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Santa Claus makes appearance at the theatre to welcome movie-goers to the show, passing out candy canes and taking photos for the holiday. Page 2

H-D Middle, High Schools present Christmas concerts

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Hampton - Dumont six th through twelfth grade band students entertained a crowd with their instrumental Christmas concert last week. Page 10

BY ETHAN STOETZER he Franklin County Arts Council and Franklin County Players presented “The One and Only Santa Claus,” right in time for the holiday season, the weekend of Dec. 10, to a packed crowd Saturday night. Assistant Director and Actress Wendy Buseman said that the play was selected for the winter production because of it’s structure around multiple scenes and characters. “They’re sketches, and you could do as many

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as you wanted,” Buseman said. “It involved so many people and scenes.” Buseman explained that the goal of the winter play was to get as many children as possible involved with acting. The last three years’ plays involved children, in order to give middle school-aged students a chance to try out the arts. Because Hampton-Dumont middle school does not have a theatre department, students need to wait until high school to try acting. See FC PLAY REVIEW: Page 3

The cast of “The One and Only Santa Claus,” outside the Windsor Theatre. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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BY ETHAN STOETZER After several months of intensive meetings and budget workshops with board members and school administrators, a decision on whole grade sharing is imminent between CAL and the Hampton-Dumont School Districts. What started out in 2016 as tax increases for the CAL district, has resolved itself to complete high school sharing with H-D. Current propositions on the table for CAL are keeping K-5 or K-6 in the CAL building, while remaining grades in both scenarios would attend H-D. Shared SuperI’ve been intendent Todd told by some Lettow said that members either scenario would lead to of the the district havcommunity, ing a better debt that solvency ratio, whichever to guarantee saved more that CAL keeps dollars, that a school for the was the one next several years. to go with. When word AUSTIN ELLING, came down Vice President from an Iowa School Finance Information Services (ISFIS) report in February, it found that the district was spending approximately $300,000 annually from its unspent budget reserves. At that time, there would be no money left to run the district in four years. ISFIS Representative Larry Sigel at the time said that it wasn’t the fault of the CAL district, rather that the district did not have enough students to fund the costs. See BOARD DECISION: Page 3

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Diana Upton-Hill performs Christmas concert at Windsor Theatre BY TRAVIS FISCHER Christmas tunes rang out from the Windsor Theatre on Monday as an audience gathered to hear a holiday concert from Diana Upton-Hill and the Nashville Santas. “It was so fun,” said Upton-Hill. “The audience was really warm and inviting.” Upton-Hill, an Iowa native, grew up with the music industry tagging along with her father’s band. Before going home for the holidays, she and her band are taking a short tour of the state to perform holiday classics along with her own original hits. See WINDSOR CONCERT: Page 2

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Diana Upton-Hill mixed country singles in with Christmas songs during her concert on Monday. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the retirement of Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center on Monday. Fellow law enforcement officers came from across North Iowa to congratulate Richtsmeier for his 35 year career, punctuated with Director Jim Saunders of the state’s Investigative Operations department presenting Richtsmeier with a Certificate of Distinguished Service. Richtsmeier is looking forward to his retirement, where he plans to keep busy by spending time with his grandson, Tucker Ubben. View more photos in today’s issue on PAGE 20

BY ETHAN STOETZER CAL School District will be part of a site visit in March 2017 for its performance on the state’s new Differentiated Accountability system. The Department of Education used to give all school districts a three-day visit, every five years, in which all a districts’ documents for compliance. To ensure quality efficiency, the state decided that it would only visit schools that needed check-ups, based on differentiated accountability results. CAL’s site visit, said Shared Curriculum Director Jen Koenen, is a result of CAL implementing the state’s new system, citing that it didn’t meet the requirements for having an assessment system fully implemented. Koenen also said a reason for the site visit was regarding only nine percent of students who didn’t meet benchmarks for reading, continually being monitored. See DE VISIT: Page 3

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Latimer Council sells old city building BY ETHAN STOETZER The Latimer Mayor and Council sold the old city building for a total of $38,500 to Miguel Sosa, who out bid Kent Mortson. Sosa’s bid is just $1,400 below the city’s initial bid expectations when the council decide to act on interest in the building. Alliant Energy is currently leasing a portion of the building for $500 a month, and the company’s contract runs through August; the company will remain in the building though the ownership has changed. Sosa was liable to put down 15 percent of his bid ($5,775), with a contract of ownership signed late last week. In other news, the council voted to have Christmas tree disposal set up for Jan. 4, at which trees must be set out by 9 a.m. The council is also contemplating changing the aesthetics of the city sign with possible plans to be heard at the January meeting.

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LEFT: Emma and Elliott Zoller got to meet Santa Claus before enjoying a free movie at the Windsor Theatre on Saturday. RIGHT: Cameron Horton celebrated her second birthday on Saturday by visiting with Santa Claus and watching “The Secret Life of Pets” at the Windsor Theatre. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

Windsor hosts free holiday movie More than 120 people braved the cold weather this weekend to attend a free showing of “The Secret Life of Pets” on Saturday, December 17 at the Windsor Theatre. Santa Claus was present at the theatre to welcome kids and adults alike to the show, passing out candy canes and taking photos for the holiday. “It went really well,” said theater director Jim Davies. “I think everyone enjoyed it.” The Windsor’s Christmas event brought in visitors from near and far. Richard Rivera, visiting from Minnesota, stopped in to chat with Santa and take in a show. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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This is Upton-Hill’s first time performing live in Hampton, though she has visited the city several times in the past to promote her singles. KLMJ’s Mike Betten facilitated the arrangements to put Hampton on her list of holiday stops. “It was fantastic. She did a great job,” said Betten. “It’s great to have her in town.” The concert was sponsored by Christensen Jewelry, First Security Bank & Trust, State Farm’s Holly Narber, and Renaissance Restoration, with proceeds from the ticket sales going to the Windsor Theatre to be used on building upkeep and repair. “It was a wonderful concert,” said Greater Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Newton Grotzinger. “Everybody that was here enjoyed every minute of it.” “I thought it was a fantastic concert,” said Windsor Theatre Director Jim Davies. “If you missed it, you really missed a good concert to get into the Christmas spirit.” With the audience, hosts, and performers all having a good time, each is looking forward to arranging another holiday concert next year.

ABOVE: Diana Upton-Hill and the Nashville Santas played holiday classics during a special Christmas concert at the Windsor Theatre on Monday.

RIGHT: With some audience participation from Mayor Brook Boehmler, Mike Betten, and Jim Davies, Diana Upton-Hill performed “Santa Baby” at the Windsor Theatre on Monday. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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Dumont Periodic Examination report shows correction 10 of 18 ¿ndings were correct or partially corrected, while eight remain

of the findings were corrected, and three were partially corrected. The remainder of eight are still left on the report. Marlys Gaston, Financial Audit Division of the State Auditor’s Office, explained that prior to 2013, small towns, such as Dumont, received no oversight into their fiduciary practices, leaving them without advice or guidance to avoid possible instances of liability, theft and misappropriation.

BY ETHAN STOETZER A Periodic Examination Report on the City of Dumont was released through the Iowa State Auditor’s office. The private examination by Faller, Kincheloe & Co, PLC conducted the examination as part of the Iowa Code for a follow up of an examination conducted in November 2014. In the initial report, 18 areas of improvement were found, that discredited the city’s fiduciary responsibility. The firm states that “fiduciary oversight” is defined by “watchful and responsible care” a governing body exercises in its fiduciary capacity. Since the follow up report, seven

After legislation was passed in 2013, small towns would receive one visit every eight years from the auditor’s office, which would provide reports such as the one conducted on Dumont. Gaston said that there is no penalty to towns that don’t correct report findings, as the oversight is more of a guidance tool for small towns. Gaston said that the one visit every eight years is sometimes tailored to a yearly visit, if the need should arise, like in Dumont.

OF THE REMAINING FINDINGS ARE: • Segregation of duties to make sure employees handles compatible duties. • Reconciliation of utility billings, delinquent accounts and collections. • Lack of city investment policy. • Electronic check retention. • Failure to report outstanding obligations. • Separately maintained reports. • No wages or benefits in the sewage fund. • No insurance property tax for liability coverage.

Hampton man sentenced to 6.5 years in prison North Iowa drug ring moved 250 pounds of Methamphetamine since spring 2013 BY ETHAN STOETZER Miguel Mendoza, 26, Hampton, was sentenced last week to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Dating back to spring 2013, Mario Murillo-Mora, 41, Michoacán,

Mexico, organized a drug-trafficking ring that would move multiple pounds of ice methamphetamine throughout Northern Iowa, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Iowa. Throughout that time Murillo-Mora recruited various persons to store and redis-

tribute the ice methamphetamine in smaller quantities. The drugs would come in to Marshalltown, Iowa, from Mexico and California, concealed in vehicles. Mendoza will also receive up to three years of supervised release after prison. There were a total of 11 men and women charged in the drug ring. Brian Swartz, 49, Waterloo, Iowa, received the longest sentence, of a 132-month term of imprisonment.

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Since that time, CAL and H-D have “The expectation to progress “You never want to do what’s taken advantage of Department of Ed- best for adults,” Lettow said. “We monitor the students who were beucation perks with shared positions, can make it work. Does it involve low benchmark was a brand new maxing out at 21 positions moving some things? Yup, expectation last year,” Koenen said. for five years of kickbacks, but we do that every year.” “Many school districts struggled in totaling $138,000, plus monLettow also mentioned getting all of that implemented on ey saved on the positions. that there is an approach- the testing database. In addition, I The scenarios facing bubble coming up don’t think most of us realized how ing the board involve in the sixth grade which heavily the state was going to use increased revenues, juxtawould bump the class size that as a measure. So, it was more posed with different social to 130 students and that of an issue that CAL piloted the scenarios for the students those scenarios were acprogress monitoring pieces with involved. counted for. one teacher (who progress moniShould the CAL remain “I’ve been told by some TODD LETTOW, a K-5 school, every student members of the commu- tored 9 percent of the students) as Superintendent in CAL would attend H-D nity, that whichever saved a first step to implementation. Unstarting in sixth grade. more dollars, that was the fortunately, the Dept. of Ed. held it Factoring in revenues for fiscal one to go with,” said CAL Vice Pres- against them.” Koenen’s sentiment towards the year 2017 against district expenses, ident Austin Elling. “There’s a differCAL would have a difference of plus ence of $50,000 per year, that could board was that CAL was in the be$121,318.12. pay for single grade teacher figured ginning stages of implementing the Should CAL remain a K-6 school, in. From the people I reached out to, new measures the state requires, and every student in CAL would attend all things fairly equal, the one that re- that administration is making progH-D starting in seventh grade. Fac- tains more money for stability for op- ress. Other schools are facing the toring revenues for FY 2017 against tions and longevity, that would be it.” same challenges that CAL is facing. district expenses, CAL would have a difference of plus $171,655.81. Lettow explained that the reason that the numbers are higher for For every $20 you spend on a gift certificate the sixth grade option is due to the fact that the state will give money during the month of December , receive an to CAL because of their being more students to educate. additional $5 added value to your certificate. In addition to the district savings, the state would give the CAL district Buy a $40 Gift Certificate and get a $50 Value sharing incentive dollars in the form of Buy a $60 Gift Certificate and get a $75 Value $94,654 and $79,103 for K-5, K-6, respectively. K-6 sharing dollars are less Buy a $100 Gift Certificate and get a $125 Value because the state is giving more money 641-456-5378 • HWY 65 SO. • HAMPTON to CAL to educate its sixth grade. Both scenarios come with a tradeoff, however. CALL TODAY TO “As I did research with schools SCHEDULE YOUR that did whole grade sharing,” Lettow said, “they found that if kids OUR LOCAL CARPET CARE PROFESSIONALS CARPET CLEANING came over in sixth grade and got acWe move the furniture for you! • Area Rugs climated, then they were more likely • Furniture to go out for sports in seventh grade. It’s a perspective.” • Upholstery 1-866-950-3633 Should the sixth grade begin at • Or any other H-D, Lettow said that there would cleaning be some probability that there would task be some crowding concerns at the Fire & Water—Cleanup & Restoration middle school, and that administraNationally Known—Locally Owned tion might have to relocate.

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FC PLAY REVIEW This year’s show was directed by first-time director Russell Wood, community services director for Franklin County. “He was such a way with kids, being able to explain why he wanted it a certain way, he really can relate to kids very well,” Buseman said of Wood. The two-and-a-half month rehearsals began in October, and produced a good turnout, Buseman said. She explained that having a play with a lot of children involved draws support from the community in the form of parents and grandparents, as well as providing family entertainment during the winter for those in neighboring towns. All-in-all, Buseman explained that the play is a good community building exercise, allowing adults to interact with children, and also giving parents an outlet to connect with their kids, like Buseman. “I don’t want to see the arts die in Franklin County,” Buseman said. “My daughter was in the play; it’s something I can do with my kids.”

NOTICE TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS In accordance with Section 136.03 of the City of Hampton Code of Ordinances, it is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. This includes ALL parcels of property with public sidewalks within the city limits (occupied, vacant, residential, commercial, with or without structures). If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of snowfall or accumulation, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. In the interest of public safety and code enforcement, the City will be monitoring for non-compliance after the 24-hour period. No additional notice of the City’s intent to abate this nuisance will be served on the property owner or occupant. Please, make arrangements in advance to have any snow or ice on your property’s sidewalks removed promptly to avoid being charged for City services and potential penalties for non-compliance. (Fees will be assessed in an amount equal to approximately 50¢ for every linear foot of street frontage of the property, with a minimum charge of $30.00 per property, plus an administrative fee of 15%, for each abatement.) Russell Wood, community services director for Franklin County, was the director for “The One and Only Santa Claus.” It’s his first year directing. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The winter play for the Franklin County Players and Franklin County Arts Council was “The One and Only Sanata Claus,” a sketch-play that uses various story lines to depict what Santa means to various people. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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HAMPTON’S EMERGENCY SNOW REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 69.12 69.12 EMERGENCY SNOW REGULATIONS 1. Parking Restrictions. It is unlawful for any vehicle to be parked on or along any public street, avenue, alley, or other public place in the city in such a manner as to interfere with the plowing or removal of snow and/or ice from the same. 2. Declaration of Emergency Snow Parking Regulations. When it becomes necessary for the City to cause snow and/or ice to be plowed or removed from its public streets, avenues, alleys, or other public places, due to the accumulation thereon, causing a hindrance to traffic and constituting an emergency, requiring the same to be plowed or removed, the Public Works Director or his/her designated representative shall, by “appropriate public media,” declare the commencement of such emergency situation, and the enforcement of emergency snow parking regulations as hereafter set forth, which regulations shall remain in force and effect until lifted by the Public Works Director or his/her designated representative. For the purpose of this Chapter, the accumulation of snow and/or ice on any public street, avenue, alley, or other public places deemed sufficient for the application of emergency parking regulations is hereby defined as being such accumulation thereof which hinders the safe movement of vehicular traffic in general thereon, or which impedes the ability of emergency and public transportation vehicles to travel safely and expeditiously along, over and across the same. “Appropriate public media” is defined as being a public announcement by means of broadcasts or telecasts from radio, television, telephone and internet-based public announcements. The Public Works Director or his/her designated representative may also cause such declaration to be announced in a newspaper of general circulation in this city, when time permits. The public announcements shall also specify the time and date the emergency situation shall be in force and effect. 3. Snow Parking Regulations. Upon the declaration of such emergency situation by the Public Works Director or his/her designated representative, as stated in Section 69.12(2), no parking shall be permitted on the designated city streets, avenues, alleys or other public places for the duration of the emergency. During times of declared snow emergencies when street or avenue parking is disallowed, TEMPORARY parking of vehicles on private yards is permitted with the permission of the property owner, until twenty-four (24) hours after the snow emergency has been lifted by the Public Works Director or his/her designated representative. 4. Downtown Parking during Snow Emergency Declarations. No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle during a declared Snow Emergency between two o’clock (2:00) a.m. through six o’clock (6:00) a.m. in the Downtown C-1 Commercial Zoning District, bounded by 1st Avenue South to 3rd Avenue North, and between 1st Street East to 3rd Street West. 5. Parking on City-owned or –operated Parking Lots. It is unlawful for any vehicle to be parked on or in any City-owned or –operated parking lot during the period of such declared Snow Emergency, as authorized in 69.12, from two o’clock (2:00) a.m. until six o’clock (6:00) a.m. Parking shall be allowed from six o’clock (6:00) a.m. until two o’clock (2:00) a.m. in said City-owned or -operated parking lots throughout a declared Snow Emergency. Any vehicle remaining parked in violation of the provisions of this Chapter may be removed as provided in Chapter 69.12(6). EXCEPTIONS: The following City-owned and –operated parking lots may be utilized for parking during Snow Emergency declarations for twenty-four (24) hours after the Snow Emergency declaration has been lifted: Hampton Public Library east parking lot, north downtown parking lot (corner of 2nd Street NW and 3rd Avenue NW) and the lower parking area at Progress Park (between the basketball court and tennis courts). Vehicles must be removed from these City-owned and –operated parking lots within twenty-four (24) hours after the Snow Emergency declaration has been lifted, and not utilized for parking until such time the snow has been cleared from said parking lots. 6. Post Hours. No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle during posted hours on streets or avenues, where parking is prohibited during certain hours, as posted on official signs. 7. Enforcement of Regulations. The provisions of Chapter 69.12 shall supersede all other parking regulations in force and effect on any such arterial or residential street, avenue or alley during such emergency situation, and shall not require posting of the emergency situation. 8. Vehicle declared Nuisance. Any vehicle located or parked within the limits of any street in the city or parked in or upon any City-owned or –operated parking lot in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter is a nuisance and may be towed or removed by or under the direction of the Chief of Police or his/her designated subordinate. 9. Notice of Towing or Removal. In the event the Chief of Police or his/her designated subordinate shall direct the towing or removal of any vehicle in accordance with 69.12(6), he/she shall make a record thereof and shall within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter given written notice to the owner at his or her last known address, and if the owner is unknown, on the first business day following the day of such towing or removal submit for publication such notice at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the city. Such notice shall include a statement of the time of towing or removal, the place of storage, a description of the vehicle, and the registration number, if any. 10. Cost of Towing or Removal. The cost of towing or removal of any nuisance vehicle in accordance with this Chapter, as well as storage charges, if any, shall be paid by the owner of such vehicle, but any such charges shall not be considered a fine, penalty or forfeiture.

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The story of Christmas From time to time as Christmas approaches, I love to pull out one of my sons’ board books and read it to them. The book, written by Joseph Slate entitled “Who is Coming To Our House,” gives a glimpse of what happened in the barn over 2,000 years ago. “Who is coming to our house?” “Someone, someone,” says Mouse. Who is that someone? PUBLISHER’S As Christmas approaches NOTEBOOK just a few short days ahead I’ll recite Matthew 1:18-2:12 Ryan of the New International VerHarvey sion. This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”--which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “’But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, our loyal readers. My family and I would like to wish you nothing but the best of health and good will in 2017. Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is the president and CEO for Mid-America Publishing Corporation. He can be reached at ryanharvey.map@gmail.com

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Oversight must continue until these basic problems are truly fixed • Opening comments for the meeting of the Iowa Legislature’s Health Policy Oversight Committee meeting In Iowa, privatized health care for the poor and severely disabled is moving forward faster, with less planning, than in any other state. This affects the health care of one in six Iowans. At this meeting of the Iowa Legislature’s Health Policy Oversight Committee, it is our job to ask “How’s it going?” That is the question we need to keep asking Iowa families and Iowa health care providers. The answers so far are pretty consistent. Various basic problems continue and aren’t being fixed. Some examples are: • Providers have told us they are not being paid in a timely manner, or are being paid the incorrect amount. • Many Iowans still can’t get the services they need without jumping through unnecessary administrative hoops.

• Are there STILL problems with prior authorizations? Yes. • Is information from IME and the MCOs still hard to get, inconsistent, or incorrect? Yes. • Are Iowa’s local health care providers paying much more in administration costs? Yes they are, and yet the MCOs responsible for those cost increases are getting a raise. Any savings from privatized Medicaid are vaporous at best, especially as the MCOs consistently complain they are losing lots of money. The right thing to do is to fix these problems. That argument should move us to action, especially when you consider this: Each and every Iowan, except for the wealthiest among us, is just an accident away from needing the long-term health care Medicaid provides. That’s why intensive, on-going

THE RAGAN REPORT

Amanda Ragan oversight of privatized Medicaid is absolutely essential. That oversight must continue until these serious, recorded, persistent problems are fixed. Iowans depend on us to ask tough questions, to insist on straight answers, and to make sure the State of Iowa’s efforts result in the most positive health care programs and outcomes possible. That’s exactly what I hope we can do today. Sen. Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City) serves Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties in Senate District 27. She can be reached at (515) 281-3371 or (641) 424-0874. Email her at amanda.ragan@legis. iowa.gov.

School choice for whom? Two weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump’s Administration simultaneously announced his Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, along with a $20 billion overhaul of the US public educational system. K-12 public education wasn’t a widely discussed issue in the general election, with more attention being focused on higher education and the amount of debt that comes with it. With federal laws guaranteeing a child free education (paid for by property taxes), it can be understood why such a topic would be a back burner issue. Following several consecutive years of challenging Common Core implementation, a new administration was sure to face public school education at some point. While Trump’s pick for education secretary is a possible column in itself, that’s not what this column will focus on. The education department is pretty consistent. The government merely grants aid to select schools, but most funding come from property taxes, The Department of Education can’t do much to change that. But what can be changed is the structure of public schools as we know it. The $20 billion plan would finally bring in what conservatives have been pushing for several years, since before the George Bush years, in creating a voucher system that would establish “school choice.” The argument for the school choice movement is that students who live within current poverty levels are “stuck” with underperforming schools because the public school system doesn’t allow them to pick a neighboring district that might have better schooling. If students had school choice, a lot of America’s educational shortfalls would be upgraded because students could simply go somewhere else. The way that Trump wants to do this is offer $20 million in subsidies to every child who is “disadvantaged,” which would mean close to 25 million (some states already use voucher systems so that number would boost federally), according to 2013 data from the National Center

NEWSPLAINING

Ethan Stoetzer We should focus on making free education better by investigating how schools spend their Title I dollars, and making curricula that raise our global rankings. for Education Statistics, which tallies based on number of students who qualify for free or reduced meals. Almost $14 million of that would be merely diverted from the government’s current Title I program, which gives financial grants to schools that have large populations of impoverished children (within 185 percent of the poverty line, $45,000 a year for a family of four), according to the Title I document. Under the current system, money follows schools. Under a voucher system, money follows the impoverished student. With Trump’s plan, that would equate to around $580 per year, as it disqualifies almost 14 million students by requiring specific poverty limits, according to Vox.com. A possible booster of the plan would ask states to contribute to the voucher program, totaling the amount of money per impoverished child to approximately $12,000 per year. These are a lot of numbers, and the results are multifaceted. According to the Kids Count Data Center, the top demographics of students living in poverty are American Indian, Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American, at 34 percent, 31 percent and 36 percent respectively. Non-Hispanic Whites make up 12 percent (all results are as of 2015). Much of those to be impacted by this

plan would be those top three demographics — an interesting result as it pertains to Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail. But the core point of this plan assumes that America’s 27 ranked math program and 17 rank in literacy (according to Trump) is the fault of a system that doesn’t allow students to pick their own school. The plan completely directs attention away from the curriculum itself, which has been challenging and negatively standardized. To postulate, that’s saying that the reason a child from Hampton-Dumont that lives at the poverty level is not scoring well is because they don’t go to Mason City. The plan also doesn’t take into account that there is an open enrollment period for students in the public school system. There are children within the CAL and H-D district that open enroll into other schools without vouchers, and the money is paid through taxes. It also doesn’t take into account that this system works for children in inner cities, where districts are closely compacted together, allowing for a child to change districts with little to no obstacles. For those in the Midwest or rural areas, where districts are few and far between, how can a child go from, for example, H-D to Waterloo or Des Moines. Transportation costs alone would burden the family and basically negate that subsidy. The voucher program also doesn’t really negate costs in the education system. When money follows the student, economies of scale are not shrunk. If 30 students open enrolled out of a school, they’re most likely to be spread throughout the grades. In this case, a teacher can’t necessarily be cut, the school still must pay its utility costs and operations would function like normal, except for the fact that Title I funds no longer are available for schools to use. This essentially means that schools most impacted will have funding cut while trying to maintain a level of consistent service. The benefactor in all of this are private and religious schools, who would be eligible to take these vouchers. According to Vox.com however, tuition at a private school is over $10,000 a year. $580 as a subsidy doesn’t really count as a good discount. Assuming that the state kicks in to offer more money, to say that each student will get $10,000 is a long shot. The education system in America is flawed. There is agreement on that. But privatizing the educational system doesn’t fix the problem. For instance, parents would most likely be happy that they can send their child to Harvard and pay for it with money left over to maintain a happy lifestyle, but most can’t afford that caliber school or private schools for that matter, and then rely on state schools for their childrens’ success. Most parents can’t afford private schools and rely on the public school system. The plan really hurts them: the middle class family who has yearly property tax hikes to pay for their school, and can’t afford to send their child elsewhere, and are left holding the bag when the children with vouchers leave. A system of choice could make successful competition, but it’s a right in the US that children get a free education. We should focus on making that education better by investigating how schools spend their Title I dollars, and making curricula that raise our global rankings, not find ways to make money off of them.

AGE OF THE GEEK

Travis Fischer

Past and presents It has happened. This year for Christmas, I asked for clothes. Not a novelty t-shirt or Star Wars themed underwear. Just plain old khaki pants. The same kind of pants I got for my birthday. The same pants I spent an hour waiting to buy on sale after Thanksgiving. They are very comfortable pants. And though they aren’t on my list, I wouldn’t mind getting some nice sweaters or button down shirts either. Something warm to expand my wardrobe in the winter months. This is it. The end is here. At the age of 32 I think I’ve finally become an adult. It’s all downhill from here. Soon I’ll be thinking about mortgages and become very concerned with derivatives and other grown up things. I may even start wearing ties. Or not. After all, my wish list still consists mostly of cartoons, comic books and related merchandise. Mostly things I want, just not enough to buy for myself. And now, included among those items, khaki pants. It’s interesting how priorities change. At long last, I think I’ve discovered the secret behind the trope of out-of-touch grandparents giving disappointed children socks and sweaters for Christmas. Putting “it’s the thought that counts” aside for a moment, let’s be honest. The measure of a good gift depends on how much enjoyment can be derived from it. Something as mundane as clothing generally falls pretty low on that list, particularly for children who see clothing as a chore to take care of for a year until they inevitably grow out of them. Growing up to become a gift giver as well as a receiver, I never understood my mother’s desire for new sweaters and slacks for holiday presents. I bought them anyway, but I always wondered how much somebody could possibly enjoy a new shirt. I get it now. Once upon a time, I wanted more books, movies and video games than I could ever possibly read, watch or play. Now, from a practical stand point, I pretty much have that. My bookshelves are lined with novels that “I’ll get to someday,” right after I’ve beaten every video game on my PC and watched every movie on my Netflix list.

A movie I’ll watch once and put on my shelf for eternity. A book or video game I may start, but who knows when I’ll ¿nish it.

But a nice pair of pants, that’s something I’ll get mileage out of. I’ll always want more, but I can’t honestly say I need more. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to enjoy it all. Which reminds me, I got a Star Wars puzzle for Christmas last year that I should probably put together. Right after I watch the new Star Wars movie…and finish reading the Star Wars novel I’ve been working on…and maybe finish the story campaign in the latest expansion of the Star Wars MMO...it never ends. In days of old, particularly before the Internet, free time was in abundance. I read every book I had, then read them again. In recent years I’ve taken to collecting figures of my favorite fictional characters, partly to sate my collector’s impulse and partly because the only time investment required to enjoying them is the time it takes to look at them when I enter the room. These days, a good gift is something I will use. Not something that “I’ll get to later.” Something like a new pop filter for my microphone, or a good medium sized pot, or even just a nice bottle of wine. And that is how pants end up on Christmas lists. A movie I’ll watch once and put on my shelf for eternity. A book or video game I may start, but who knows when I’ll finish it. But a nice pair of pants, that’s something I’ll get mileage out of. I wear pants nearly every day and I’m far less likely to grow out of them nowadays. Which reminds me of another good gift idea. A gym membership. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and if he can’t stop from growing up, hopefully he can stop from growing out. Happy holidays!

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Push for the playoffs The playoff push is upon us and some teams have already clinched spots and divisions, while some have severely hurt their chances. For the first time in 14 years, the Oakland Raiders are in the playoffs. They clinched a playoff spot after beating their division rival San Diego Chargers 19-16. It was an ugly game that saw a combined seven field goals, with Oakland kicking the go-ahead one with less than three minutes left in the game. San Diego had a chance, but in typical San Diego fashion this year, Rivers threw an interception to end the game. The New England Patriots clinched their eighth straight division title, and number 14 in the last 16 years. It must be nice for Pats fans to play in a division with three sorry teams that can’t be consistent, much less good enough to compete with the Patriots. New England beat my Broncos. It was typical Denver football this year, great defense, blanket coverage and good pass rush. Brady didn’t even complete a pass in the first

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Zach Clemens quarter. Yet after a muffed punt and a red zone interception, the Broncos only had three points to show for it, and that is the only points they scored all day. If you had told me the Broncos would have held Brady and the Pats to 16 points in Denver, I’d say we win all day. Sadly, that was not the case, and Denver’s playoff chances are plummeting about as quick as the temperatures did this weekend in north Iowa. They take on the Chiefs in Kansas City on Christmas night. I will be watching it with my family, and my stepfather, who is a Chiefs fan. I am hoping Santa brings me a Broncos victory for Christmas, or at least a few early touchdowns to put the pressure on. The Seahawks clinched the NFC

West with a dominating win against the L.A. Rams. This Rams loss contributed to the firing of head coach Jeff Fisher, who just happened to sign an extension in the off-season. Jaguars coach Gus Bradley was also fired on Sunday, after the Jags lost to the Texans, to fall to a 2-12 record. The Texans somehow came back and beat Jacksonville 21-20, and currently lead the AFC South, yet they have a quarterback controversy in their midst. After throwing a terrible 6/11 for 48 yards and two picks, Brock Osweiler, the $72 million quarterback who was supposed to be the Texans savior, was benched for Tom Savage. Savage ended up bringing the Texans back to win the game. So now the Texans have to decide if they want to go back to Osweiler, who has struggled all year and will continue to struggle, or ride with Savage and admit they made a huge mistake with Osweiler. Four teams have clinched a playoff spot, two in each conference and with only two weeks left, it is going to be a race to the finish to figure out who gets in, and who is left out in the cold.

by Joyce Schomburg merly of Hampton, on her birthday.

Fifty Years Ago December 21, 1966 Members of the Franklin County Red Cross Uniform Volunteers have been busy—very busy during the past few months. The local ladies helped to restore order from the chaos for two days following last fall’s tornado disaster at Belmond, assisted at the local Blood Mobile visit and at the Lion’s Club’s Glaucomobile visit last summer. This year the Volunteers have added the Hasmpton Nursing Home to their schedule. At the home they have been involved in crafts, visitation, entertainment, addressing Christmas cards and writing letters for those patients wishing this done. Lynn Sheppard returned home Friday from Ames to spend the holiday season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Sheppard. Lynn is a freshman at Iowa State University. Mrs. Neva Harlan, Mrs. Roy O. Ladwig, Mrs. H.H. Johnston, Miss Sarah Weeks, Mrs. Nick Bertelsen and Mrs. W.L. Robinson were at Iowa Falls Wednesday, where they were guests of Mrs. Victor Klove at a luncheon honoring her sister, Miss Elizabeth Meier, of St. Louis, for-

Forty Years Ago December 23, 1976 Tod Pralle, 18, of Latimer was one of more than 2,000 4-H members to participate in the National 4-H Congress in Chicago recently. He won his trip by being named Iowa state winner in the Petroleum Power Program, sponsored by the Amoco Foundation. While in Chicago, Pralle had dinner at the Standard Oil Building, the fourth tallest building in the world. He’s shown here with his host for the evening, John Molin, of Standard Oil Company. Pralle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Pralle, of Latimer, has chosen welding as his future field of work and will undoubtedly use some of his 4-H learned skills in pursuing a career in that area. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paulus and sons, Rick and Pat of Grand Junction, Colo., and Sandra Schomburg of Hollywood, Calif., arrived by plane Tuesday to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schomburg and Mrs. Goldie Paulus. Members of the Franklin County Fair Association attended the 69th annual convention of the Association of Iowa Fairs and the State Agricultural Convention held at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Dec. 5-8. Eleven members from the Franklin fair board attended. Fair board secretary Mrs. Harold Burmester of Hampton was elected as a delegate to attend this convention. She attended the convention sessions and also voted on new directors for Iowa

State Fair Board from four districts. At the convention the local board lined up the program for the 1977 Franklin County Fair which will be held July 28-31. Thirty Years Ago December 25, 1986 Bob Bender of Hampton will be inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s “Officials’ Hall of Fame” in ceremonies at the Iowa Boys’ Basketball Tournament in Des Moines, March 20. Benders’ award will be presented at halftime of the Class 3-A Championship game in Veterans Auditorium.. The veteran Hampton Post Office staffer has officiated in three sports at the high school and college levels in Iowa the past 31 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Froning and Ami of Kellogg were overnight guests Saturday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Froning. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Berg and girls, Jennifer and Elizabeth of Albert Lea, Minn. arrived on Sunday morning, Dec. 14. The group celebrated a pre-Christmas dinner and gift exchange in the Froning home. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Krull of Rudd were Saturday evening guests in the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Krull. They helped his mother observe her birthday. They were unable to attend with the rest of the family on Sunday afternoon due to other commitments. Twenty Years Ago December 19, 1996 Les Ballard of the Hampton Post

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The Candle-Stick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the home of Louise Gilchrist in Hampton with five Candle-Stick Chapter members, one Patrick Henry Society Children of the American Revolution member and one prospective CAR member present. There was an educational program with a cookie exchange and members brought personal items for the Veterans at the VA Home. The next Candle-Stick Chapter DAR Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at the United Methodist Church located at 100 Central Avenue East in Hampton. The hostesses for the meeting will be Ellie Marie Senne and Louise Gilchrist. The program will be to work on the master questionnaire. Kim Bosch, Secretary Candle-Stick Chapter DAR

â&#x20AC;˘ CAL Over 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAL School held the annual Senior Citizens Dinner on Dec. 15 in the school library. The cooks served a bountiful ham meal. Mr. Lockwood and the senior students made a variety of desserts for the group to choose from. Fifth grade students served as waiters and carried the plates to the tables. The students also made the Santa Claus napkin holders. Students in preschool, kindergarten, first, second and third grades, along with the CAL band members provided musical entertainment. CAL FFA students made live evergreen centerpieces to be given as door prizes. The winners were Dixie, Rev. Phil, Marie, Evelyn, Marvin, Vernon, Delores, Leona, Lois and June. Thank you CAL for this happy and festive event.

Sheffield merchants annual Christmas party rescheduled for Dec. 30 The Sheffield Merchants Holiday Party and drawing scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, was canceled due to the weather. The party has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m., at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield. There will be coffee, hot cider and cookies available. There will be a drawing for $600 in Sheffield Bucks and various other gifts. Everyone is invited. Sponsors include: Debâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair & Nail Care, Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating and Plumbing, Sukup Manufacturing Company, The Sharing Shoppe, Craighton Electric, Jim Atkinson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pioneer Seed, Rockwell Telephone Association Coop., Coonley & Coonley, First Gabrielson Insurance Agency, Nuehringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn and Tree Care, Sheffield Sudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Storage, K. H. Coop. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wesley, Deerfield Place Assisted

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Hampton Rotary Club meets Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 12 p.m., at Godfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza. Program: Marge Schurman; December Finemaster: Art Cady; December Invocation: John Currier.

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Hampton Kiwanis Club meets Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Godfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza. Program: Duane Carstens; Invocation/Pledge: Duane Carstens; Greeter: Darwin Van Horn; Good News: Whitney Pralle. Hampton Lions Club meets Thursday, Jan. 12 at Godfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza. Program by Craig Semler and Christy Mason.

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HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION A BAPTIST Faith Baptist Hwy. 3 E., Hampton Senior Pastor David Koenigsberg, Associate Pastor of Connecting Brad VanHorn • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer; 6 p.m. kidsLIFE/CrossWalk, CIA; 7:45 p.m. Aftershock • Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Candlelight Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9:30 a.m. Worship • Monday, Dec. 26, Office Closed • Wednesday, Dec. 28, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer

CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic Ackley / Rev. Anthony Kruse • Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Patrick’s Catholic 1405 Federal St. N., Hampton Rev. Anthony Kruse • Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Mass • Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 605 4th St. NE, Hampton Pastor Alan Berneman fcchamptoniowa.org • Friday, Dec. 23, Church Office Closed • Saturday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service • Monday, Dec. 26, Church Office Closed

EPISCOPAL St. Matthew-by-the-Bridge Episcopal 507 Railroad St., Iowa Falls Rev. Elliot Blackburn • Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service

LATTER DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Hampton / Miguel Sosa Garcia, Branch President • Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship Service; Spanish Activities

LUTHERAN Our Savior’s Lutheran 121 Prospect, Ackley Dan Bruhs, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Divine Service (Communion 2nd, 4th, 5th); 11 a.m. Fellowship • Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Tuesday School

Nazareth Lutheran Coulter Pastors Tom Dettmer and Stanley Peterson • Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service at St. John’s • Sunday, Dec. 25, Merry Christmas Richland Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELS/WELS) 300 Elm St., Thornton Robert A. Harting, Pastor • 11 a.m. Worship Service; 12 noon Sunday School and Bible Class St. John’s Lutheran 1207 Indigo Ave., Hampton Pastors Tom Dettmer and Stanley Peterson • Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service at St. John’s • Sunday, Dec. 25, Merry Christmas St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 17 2nd St. NE, Hampton Church Office Hours: 9-1 M-F Pastor Dan Hanson • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School • Tuesdays, Dorcas Circle meets third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Franklin Country View • Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon Quilting Group; 10 a.m., Coffee Hour — everyone is welcome St. Paul’s Lutheran 304 W. Main, Latimer Travis Berg, Pastor • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 a.m. Dudley’s BC; 7 p.m. Advent Worship Service • Thursday, Dec. 22, 8:30 a.m. Chapel; Christmas parties; 2:20 p.m. Early dismissal • Saturday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m. Choir; 9 a.m. Christmas Worship Service • Wednesday, Dec. 28, 7 a.m. Dudley’s BC St. Paul’s Church 400 Larch St., Thornton Pastor Johnson • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at UMC; 10:30 a.m. Worship at St. Paul Trinity Lutheran Church 16 12th Ave. NE, Hampton The Rev. Karl Bollhagen, Pastor Vicar Pierce Chadburn • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Special Needs Communion; 4 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Advent Service • Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Childrens Christmas Eve Service; 10 p.m. Candlelight Service

• Sunday, Dec. 25, 7:30 a.m. Lutheran Hour on KLMJ; 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Worship Broadcast on KLMJ; 7:30 p.m. Spanish Lutheran Hour on KLMJ, 104.9 FM • Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m. Sewing

METHODIST Ackley United Methodist 416 Hardin St. Pat Landers, Pastor • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Junior High Youth • Saturday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Candlelight service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Fellowship First United Methodist 504 Thompson St., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Worship Geneva United Methodist 603 Front St. • 641-494-7223 Sue Simmons, Pastor • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Hampton United Methodist 100 Central Ave. E. Pastor Corby Johnson • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. NAOMI Christmas Potluck; 5:15 p.m. Trustees • Thursday, Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m. BeFrienders; 5-6:30 p.m. Community Café • Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service, Radio Broadcast on KLMJ 104.9FM • Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Radio Broadcast on KLMJ • Wednesday, Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m. UMW Executive Meeting; 6:30 p.m. SPRC Committee Meeting; 7 p.m. Education Committee West Fork United Methodist 2200 Tulip Ave., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship New Hope United Methodist Parish: Aredale, Bristow, Dumont Ann Donat, Pastor • Aredale: Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. • Dumont: Sunday School, 8:30 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Rev. Judy Eilderts, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

United Methodist And Presbyterian Dows – Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays, 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship; 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School; 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays, 9 a.m. Presbyterian Women

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Abundant Life Chapel 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays, 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 each month except February) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows. • Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry Church of the Living Word 420 1st Ave. NE, Hampton 641-456-8175 / Dan Varns, Pastor www.clwhampton.org • Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Celebration Service • Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Body by Jesus (grades PK-8); 6:30 p.m. Body by Jesus (HS) • Wee Ones Christian Preschool – MWF; Sylvie Proodian, Director, 641-456-8471 Living Well Fellowship 917 Howard St. (First Presbyterian Church), Aplington • 319-247-5569 • Mondays, 7 p.m., Contemporary Worship Exploring Redemption and Healing. Come early for hot chocolate or cappuccino. Sovereign Grace Church 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Doug Holmes, Pastor www.sgcdows.com • Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows Hampton Church of Christ 420 4th St. SE, Hampton Gary Davis, Pastor www.hamptonchurchofchrist.com • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Morning Café; 10:15 a.m. Worship Gathering

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First Congregational U.C.C. 22 1st. Ave. SW, Hampton Rev. Linzy Collins, Jr. • Wednesday, Dec. 21, Newsletter deadline; 6 p.m. Trustees meeting; 7 p.m. Cabinet meeting • Thursday, Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study • Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. Worship • Tuesday, Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. Sewing Immanuel U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Diane Friedericks, Interim • We d ne sd ay, D e c. 21, No Confirmation • Saturday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day – No Church Service • We d ne sd ay, De c. 28, No Confirmation St. Peter’s U.C.C. 496 B Raven Ave., Geneva Rev. John Hanna, Pastor • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m. Communion Service at Grand JiVante • Saturday, Dec. 24, 6:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Service • Sunday, Dec. 25, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship

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Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church 917 Howard St., Aplington Rev. Michael McLane • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with fellowship following services

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes and Monument Sales

Monday Night Buffet 5 - 8 pm

Dean Endriss - Manager

PRESBYTERIAN

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Hampton Seventh Day Adventist P.O. Box 464, Hampton Jose LaPorte, Pastor • Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship

Godfather’s Pizza Serving All of Central Iowa From Hampton!

Sixth Street Church of Christ (Acapella) 909 6th St. SW, Hampton Jim Zacharias, Minister • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4:30 p.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Bible Study Neighborhood Bible 1570A Hwy. 65 N., Hampton 978-810-0383 Casey Danley, Pastor • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer • Everyone Welcome, Come As You Are. Partnering with Evangelical Free Church of America.

Sunday, December 25, 2016 Christmas Eve/Day

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10 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES & NEIGHBORS

The Hampton-Dumont seventh and eighth grade concert band, directed by Carl Kurth. SARA PAULSEN/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

HamptonDumont Middle and High School preform Christmas concert last week

The Hampton-Dumont high school concert band, directed by Carl Kurth. SARA PAULSEN/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

SECTION A • HAMPTON CHRONICLE

PUBLIC NOTICE Karr Properties

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of Storage Unit #12 Located at: 804 Woodbridge Street, Nashua, IA 50658 And rented in the name of: Tom Johnson - Michelle Johnson Will be sold at public auction sale on: January 10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Contents of said unit consist in part of: personal, household and miscellaneous items MINIMUM BILL WILL HAVE TO BE $320.00 per unit If the tenant of the above storage unit pays the rent due before the auction, the sale will be canceled without notice.

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of Storage Unit #15 Located at: 1415 4th Street NE, Hampton, IA 50441 And rented in the name of: Dana M. VanLangen Will be sold at public auction sale on: January 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Contents of said unit consist in part of: personal, household and miscellaneous items MINIMUM BILL WILL HAVE TO BE $320.00 per unit If the tenant of the above storage unit pays the rent due before the auction, the sale will be canceled without notice.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 21 and 28, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501114 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD D. OEHLERT, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ronald D. Oehlert, Deceased, who died on or about November 17, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 7th day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Ronald D. Oehlert, deceased, bearing the date of the 27th day of January, 2003, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Zoe A. Brown was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ¿le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ¿led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 8th day of December, 2016. Zoe A. Brown 700 S Federal Street Hampton, IA 50441 Executor of Estate

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501113 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA MEYER, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Barbara Meyer, Deceased, who died on or about November 29, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 5th day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Barbara Meyer, deceased, bearing the date of the 22nd day of April, 1998, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven Meyer was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ¿le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ¿led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 8th day of December, 2016. Steven Meyer 509 1st Ave. SE Hampton, IA 50441 Executor of Estate

G.A. Cady III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001386 Attorney for Executor Cady & Rosenberg Law Firm, PLC 9 First Street, SW PO Box 456 Hampton, IA 50441 641-456-2555

John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for Executor Coonley & Coonley 121 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441

Date of second publication 28th day of December, 2016.

Date of second publication 21st day of December, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 21 and 28, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 14 and 21, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors

The Hampton-Dumont sixth grade instrumental concert band, directed by Joan Philgreen. SARA PAULSEN/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

PUBLIC NOTICE CAL Community School District OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CAL BOARD OF EDUCATION UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 2016 The CAL Board of Education met for its regular meeting on December 12, 2016, in the CAL Media Center. President Mitch Vanness called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present were Board members Mitch Vanness, Jacob McNutt, Rob Peil, Cathy Carlson, and Austin Elling. Also present were Superintendent Todd Lettow, District Administrator Steve Lane, Curriculum Coordinator Jen Koenen and Secretary Amanda Heiden. The Board reviewed the November election results and President Vanness gave the oath of of¿ce to Jacob McNutt. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Peil, seconded by Carlson. All ayes. A motion to approve the consent agenda and the paying of the bills was made by McNutt, seconded by Carlson. All ayes. FFA Sponsor Sarah DeBour and FFA members Marlud Landeros, Stephanie Ramirez, McKayla Drake and Blake Miller presented to the Board on the FFA National Convention. Marlud, Stephanie and Jenifer Ramirez also presented on their experiences job shadowing for their ag class. Citizens in attendance included: Jane Halladay; Chris Lockwood and Ethan Stoetzer of the Hampton Chronicle. The Board reviewed the transportation report and Jen Koenen gave the curriculum report. Mr. Lane and Mr. Lettow gave their administration reports. Discussion was held on whole grade sharing. Mr. Lettow gave a brief overview of what all the board would need to consider when whole grade sharing. He also presented some ¿nancial estimates of keeping K-5 at CAL versus keeping K-6 at CAL. The Board discussed needing to determine which grades to send to H-D and when to send them. No decisions were made regarding whole grade sharing at this meeting. The Board will make a decision at the meeting on January 9, 2017. The Board set as the date for a joint meeting with reps from both the CAL Board and the Hampton-Dumont Board to discuss whole grade sharing. They plan to have a meeting on December 19 after the Hampton-Dumont regular board meeting. A motion to approve the resignation of Brittni Miller as Girls Assistant Basketball Coach was made by Elling, seconded by Peil. All ayes. A motion to approve the Modi¿ed Allowable

Growth application in the amount of $52,979.00 was made by Carlson, seconded by McNutt. All ayes. The board tabled the item to approve snow removal bids since no bids were submitted by the deadline, the item was tabled until the January 9th meeting. The Board reviewed the following board policies: 1. Equal Educational Opportunity (102) a. Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination (102.E1) b. Complaint Form (102.E4) c. Witness Disclosure Form (102.E5) d. Disposition of Complaint Form (102.E6) e. Grievance Procedure (102.R1) 2. Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy (104) a. Complaint Form (104.E1) b. Witness Disclosure Form (104.E2) c. Disposition of Complaint Form (104.E3) d. Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures (104.R1) A motion to approve the ¿rst and ¿nal readings of the listed policies was made by McNutt, seconded by Carlson. Ayes: McNutt, Carlson, Peil. Nay: Elling The Board tabled the ¿rst and ¿nal readings of the following policies: 1. Child Abuse Reporting (402.2) 2. Homeless Children and Youth (501.16) 3. Weapons (502.6) 4. Student Conduct (503.1) 5. Testing Program (505.4) 6. Parent and Family Engagement (505.8) 7. Wellness Policy (507.9) a. Wellness Regulation (507.9.R1) A motion to approve an open enrollment application into the district from the Belmond-Klemme School District for good cause was made by Peil, seconded by Elling. All ayes. The Board also reviewed three open enrollment applications out of the district into the Hampton-Dumont School District. A motion to approve TLC contracts for: Sarah DeBour; Joni Jensen; Mardy Schaefer; Brian Folkerts; Kelsey Chaplin; Lacy Krabbe; Krista State; and Amy Stoltenberg was made by Carlson, seconded by Peil. All ayes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Elling, seconded by McNutt. All ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. GF/MGMT/SAVE/PPEL FUNDS AEA 267 Educational Services, Supplies .......... ...............................................................89.46 AÀac, Lane’s Premium.............................91.00 All Star Pest Control, Pest Control ..........40.00 Amazon.com, Supplies .......................1,693.80 Auca Chicago Lockbox, Laundry Services ........

.............................................................237.88 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Ice Melt ..286.25 Central Lock Security, Keys...................177.00 Centurylink QCC, Telephone ...................47.37 City Of Latimer, Water & Garbage .........269.60 Clarion-Gold¿eld-Dows CSD, Board Retreat..... ...............................................................80.00 De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC, Bus Lease Pmt #2 ..................................33,375.00 Des Moines Register #1150, The, Subscription ...............................................................59.36 E & E Repair Inc, Bus Repairs ...........4,440.26 Fareway Stores, Inc., FCS Supplies......360.88 Frontier Communications, Telephone ....262.02 Haan Crafts Corporation, FCS Supplies............ .............................................................120.20 Hampton Hardware, Supplies................134.47 Hampton-Dumont Comm. School, Tuition ......... ........................................................47,765.26 Iowa Communications Network, Internet ........... .............................................................145.04 Iowa Dept Of Human Services, Medicaid .......... .............................................................796.25 Iowa Division Of Criminal Investigation, Background Check.........................................26.00 Iowa Falls Community School, Tuition............... ..........................................................6,915.02 ISEBA, Retiree Insurance...................4,552.90 Latimer Fuel And Service, Special Ed Gas........ .............................................................270.75 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Minutes, Claims & Ads....................................................138.22 MidAmerican Energy Company, Bus Barn Electricity.....................................................122.71 Mid-Iowa School Improvement Consortium, Misic Trainings .......................................60.00 Midwest Alarm Services, Repairs .......1,638.09 Mort’s Water Company, Maint Supplies...99.03 New Cooperative, Fuel .......................1,459.91 North Central Building Supply Inc, Ag Supplies .............................................................165.33 North Iowa Area Comm. College, Bus Training . .............................................................100.00 Olmstead, Jade, Book Fine Refund...........3.99 Postmaster, Postage .............................114.08 R Comm, Radio Batteries ......................209.00 Really Good Stuff, Inc., Cim Supplies ...107.86 Regents Of The University Of Minnesota, Press Supplies ............................................1,886.28 Scholastic Book Fairs, Fall Book Fair ................ ..........................................................1,769.24 School Bus Sales Company, Trans Supplies .... .............................................................242.31 Staples Credit Plan, Special Ed Supplies .......... .............................................................271.09 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Medicaid Billing .............................................................468.51

Trans-Mississippi Biological, Science Supplies . ...............................................................46.50 USA Today, Subscription .........................25.00 Visa, Supplies .....................................1,697.27 West Fork CSD, OE Tuition-1st Sem .. 3,379.08 TOTAL ............................................116,239.27 HOT LUNCH FUND Anderson Erickson Dairy Co., Milk .....1,542.50 Central Restaurant Products, Kitchen Supplies .............................................................444.53 Hampton-Dumont Comm. School, Supplies Reimb.......................................................2.00 Keck, Inc., Food Supplies ......................468.90 Latimer Grocery, Food Supplies ................6.98 Martin Brothers Dist. Co., Inc, Supplies............. ..........................................................6,935.75 Reliable One Inc, Kitchen Supplies .......234.69 TOTAL ................................................9,635.35 ACTIVITY FUND AEA 267 Educational Services, FFA Supplies ... .............................................................112.00 CAL Hot Lunch Fund, FFA Supper Supplies ..... .............................................................106.72 Coca-Cola Refreshments, Concession Supplies......................................................190.38 Consolidated Energy Co., Greenhouse Propane .....................................................173.34 Fan Cloth Products LLC, Resale Supplies ........ ..........................................................3,662.00 Forest City High School, National Convention Bus .........................................................99.78 Godfather’s Pizza, FFA Supplies ...........113.83 Hobbs, Brian, Bball Of¿cial ......................85.00 Latimer Grocery, Concession Supplies .....8.97 Luther College, Dorian Festival Reg........68.00 McCone Foods, Fruit Sales ................2,784.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., FFA Posters ..... .............................................................133.75 Nannenga, Elizabeth, Musical Supplies ............ .............................................................313.06 National FFA Organization, FFA Supplies ......... .............................................................417.50 Noss Photography & Designs, T-shirt Resale ... .............................................................171.00 Sam’s Club, Supplies ............................698.22 Tjaden, Randy, Bball Of¿cial ...................85.00 Tripoli Fine Arts Boosters, Honor Choir Meals .. .............................................................162.00 Van Otterloo, Kevin, Bball Of¿cial............85.00 Visa, Supplies ........................................238.49 TOTAL ................................................9,708.04 Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 21, 2016.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 2016 Be it duly noted these minutes of 12/12/16 are UNOFFICIAL minutes. The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m., with Board members Corey Eberling-Chairman, Gary McVicker and Michael Nolte present. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the agenda as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Eberling, approves the minutes of 12/5/16. All ayes. Motion carried. Committee Updates: Board of Health; District II Supervisor meeting; Iowa Drainage District Association; Emergency Management Commission; and New Cooperative, Rowan, update. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves an Application to Perform Work within Franklin County Highway Right of Way for Keith Koenen to connect to tile in ditch along Indigo Avenue in Section 9, Marion Township. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves an Application to Outlet Private Field Drainage Tile in County Secondary Road Right of Way for William Savage along Violet Avenue in Section 3, Geneva Township. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves an Application to Outlet Private Field Drainage Tile into Franklin County Road Right of Way along the north side of 30th Avenue in Section 25, Grant Township, to Sherman Aldinger. All ayes. Motion carried. Russell Wood, P&Z, Planner, Comm Service met to update the Board on his departments. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, appoints Sherry Becker to CICS Mental Health and Disabilities Services Regional Advisory Board, effective immediately. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, if an employee is hired to ¿ll the duties of compliance officer for CICS Regional Staffing, Franklin County will be the employer of record. All ayes, motion carried. Franklin County Librarians present were: Kim Manning-Hampton, Dee Schrodt-Alexander, Linda Allan-Coulter, Deb Olson-Dows and Jessica Foreshoe-Shef¿eld, all met to request dollars as was offered two years ago for the FY17/18 Budget, to be divided among each library. No action taken. Ned Parker-Conservation Director, Logan VanDyke-Conservation and Keith Kothenbeutel-Shooting Range Manager, inquired on the North Hansell Shooting Range and the ongoing maintenance and improvements. Lee Gallentine-Drainage Engineer, Ryken Engineering, updated the Board and is looking for direction on: WO #48 DD 48 Lat 9-In shoulder of the road doesn’t seem to be any intakes and landowners want repairs done along with the DD 48 Main repair. Trustees agreed that Gallentine wait until the main is opened up by Rognes and determine if repairs will be needed after that repair is done. WO #26 DD 34 Main-Areas of channel downstream from the tile outlet that has sandbars shows 500-550’ was widened and deepened when district was established. Want it cleaned out? Yes, the Trustees agreed to call Weidemann or McDowell WO #36 DD 9 Sub 1 (Bradford)-Limited televising from the north and south due to roots and rocks under the road and railroad south of the elevator. What do the Trustees want to do? Trustees directed Gallentine to attempt to jet out the rocks on C55 (70th St) and see what is found as far as any blockage and report back.

WO #32 DD 39 Lat 2-Section 33 & 34, Oakland Township-Water on east side of road is higher than west side. Can’t see any cause. Do you want to dig and televise under the road and pipelines? Trustees directed Gallentine to televise and see what is found. WO #52 DD 34 Lat 41-Section 11, Oakland Township-A grove of Ash and Aus trees are causing blockage on 11” tile and 50’ of tile open. Do you want to replace the tile with non-perforated tile with the possibility of roots showing up again in the future, or remove trees on top of the tile 100’ each way? Trustees directed Gallentine to cause the removal of trees, based on the height of the tree, up to 100’; minimum 60’, each direction of the tile per Iowa Code Section 468.38 and 468.39 and replace the tile with non-perforated tile to prevent roots in the future. WO #31 DD 65-Landowner wants the pump removed. If Paine wants to pursue this release of water into his pond, he needs to contract an engineer to develop a plan and receive landowner permission to go over the landowner’s property. The Trustees will develop a letter to send to Paine requiring him to remove the present pump station within 10 days receipt of the letter (Code 468.149 states 3 days) and if he does not comply with the noti¿cation the County shall remove the pump with the cost being billed to him personally. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, at 11:43 a.m. Virginia Meinberg requested her evaluation go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, at 12:06 p.m., comes out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Eberling-Aye, McVicker-aye, Nolte-Aye. Motion carried. No action taken. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, at 1:04 p.m. Gabe Johanns requested his evaluation go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, at 1:32 p.m., comes out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Eberling-Aye, McVicker-aye, Nolte-Aye. Motion carried. No action taken. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, accepts the of¿cial resignation of Franklin County Sheriff, Larry Richtsmeier, as of 12/31/16. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves a Fireworks Permit to Donald Ziesman to display on 12/24/16 at 325 Finch Ave, Alden, IA. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the Minutes of 11/30/16 DD Big 4 Main Open Ditch from Hardin County Control County for a Public Hearing on Completion of Contract. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, at 1:43 p.m., Ryan Petersen requested his evaluation go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, at 2:01 p.m., comes out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Supervisor Nolte left the meeting at 2 p.m. Eberling-Aye, McVicker-aye, Nolte-Absent. Motion carried. No action taken. The Board acknowledged the Sheriff’s November 2016 Monthly Report of Fees. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, adjourns at 2:14 p.m., until December 19, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. ATTEST: Corey Eberling, Chairman Michelle S. Giddings, Auditor Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 21, 2016.

HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION A

FARM & OUTDOORS

EXTENSION NOTES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

DNR NOTES

• Beef weigh-in scheduled • Private pesticide for 4-H and FFA members applicator recertification The 4-H/FFA market beef weigh-in for members wishing to exhibit at the Franklin County Fair, Iowa State Fair, or AK-SAR-BEN will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Hampton Vet Center, Hwy 3 W. Identification forms and tags will be provided that day for members. In case of bad weather, listen to KLMJ 104.9FM, Hampton. Make-up date is Thursday, Dec. 29. 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 8-9 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 9-11 a.m. State Fair 4-H and AK-SAR-BEN calves must be retinal scanned at the weigh-in site. The cost is $10 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) 4564811 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, Dec. 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 (641) 425-7141.

training scheduled Private pesticide applicators that renew their certification through continuing instruction courses will have the opportunity to attend sessions in December and February in Franklin County. The Tuesday, Dec. 13 training will be held at the Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The Thursday, Feb. 2 meeting will be from 1:30–3:30 p.m., at the Hampton Country Club in Hampton. The program begins promptly at the times listed. Participants must attend the full two-hour program to receive credit for attendance. Since 1993 private pesticide applicators must be certified to buy and apply “restricted use” pesticides on their own farms. Initial certification or renewing a certification that has expired must be done by passing an examination by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The date for the 2016-17 test will be Friday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at NIACC in Mason City. Applicators who cannot attend the sessions in Franklin County may attend sessions in any county. The Franklin County Extension Office has locations, dates and times of courses in surrounding counties. Applicators must attend a session by April 15 if they are renewing their license by attending a course each year. Applicators should bring their pesticide license number and the $20 training fee payable to Franklin County Extension to the workshop. For more information contact Traci Kloetzer, Office Manager at Franklin County Extension, (641) 456-4811 or tkloetze@iastate.edu Extension programs are available to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.

2017 Confinement • 2017 Crop Advantage Series Site Manure coming to 14 Iowa locations Applicator training Iowa 4-H scheduled Foundation in Franklin announces County The 2017 Crop Advantage Series offers a unique opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State University in their own back yard. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to 14 locations around Iowa from Jan. 4-27, providing updated management options and recommendations on current and future crop production issues. Continuing educations credits for Certified Crop Advisers and pesticide safety recertification also will be offered. “There is no other program in our crop production education year that we are able to bring this many extension specialists together to individual sites across the state like we are able to do for these crop advantage meetings,” said Joel DeJong, field agronomist in northwest Iowa with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In 2016, a total of 2,094 individuals attended the meetings across the state, representing 97 of the 99 counties in Iowa. When asked the impact of information about managing operation margins for 2016 and beyond, 44 percent of attendees estimated a value of $5-10 per acre and 24 percent estimated a value of $10-20 per acre. “Our goal is to prepare producers to manage potential issues when they arise, or even before they arise, by sharing the most up-to-date scientific knowl2017 CAS MEETING edge from Iowa State University,” said DeJong. “Content at the meetings is DATES AND LOCATIONS driven by county needs and production • Jan. 04 – Sheldon issues.” • Jan. 05 – Okoboji Topics on the agenda this year include • Jan. 06 – Burlington managing economic challenges, nitro• Jan. 10 – Storm Lake gen dynamics with rye cover crop, new • Jan. 11 – Ames and emerging corn diseases to look for • Jan. 12 – Moravia in 2017, pest resistance management plan • Jan. 13 – Mason City for soybean aphid, and drainage design • Jan. 17 – Atlantic for profits and water quality. Other top• Jan. 18 – Fort Dodge ics will include a crop market outlook • Jan. 19 – Waterloo and preventing Palmer amaranth from • Jan. 24 – Le Mars moving onto a farm. • Jan. 25 – Iowa City “Palmer amaranth will be a large dis• Jan. 26 – Denison cussion topic since it’s now been iden(new location for 2017) tified in the majority of Iowa counties, • Jan. 29 – Davenport along with the risk and return of specific (new location for 2017) management factors in all inputs of crop production,” said DeJong. “Almost all topics will relate back to the narrow or negative margins many have been seeing in production agriculture.” The series features two new meeting locations for 2017. Denison will replace the Carroll meeting location, and the Davenport meeting is a joint effort between ISU Extension and Outreach and University of Illinois Extension. Early registration for each location is $50; late registration made less than seven days prior to the meeting or on site is $60. Registration includes lunch, printed proceedings, private pesticide applicator recertification and CCA credits. Online registration and additional information is available at www.cropadvantage.org or from any county extension office. For questions, contact ANR Program Services at (515) 294-6429 or anr@iastate.edu, or contact a regional Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist. For locations, times, program content and host information, visit www.cropadvantage.org. Crop Advantage Series is presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with support from the Iowa Soybean Association and from the North Central SARE Program–Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

• Join the Start to Farm Network in North Central Iowa The Start to Farm: New Farmer Learning Network, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is a state-wide program designed to provide education and support for beginning and early-stage agricultural producers. Start to Farm groups will meet to discuss ways to grow and improve business practices and production techniques. In north central Iowa a group is being organized and a workshop will be held on Jan. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the First Citizens Bank, 2601 4th St. SW in Mason City. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau District young farmer program and Ag Ventures Alliance are helping to organize the group. At this first session farm financial management for all kinds of farming enterprises will be emphasized. Kelvin Leibold, Extension Farm Management specialist will lead the discussion on “Understanding what your lender needs”. Registration for the program is requested to reserve a meal, but there is no participation fee. Contact Euken at the Hancock County ISU Extension and Outreach Office at (641) 923-2856 or by email at reuken@iastate.edu or Laura Cunningham, Iowa Farm Bureau young farmer district representative at (641) 425-4473 or by email at Cunningham.lauraa@gmail.com to register for the Jan. 12 Start to Farm meeting or with any questions. The Start to Farm project is being funded in part by an ISU Extension and Outreach grant through the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. For more information, visit the ISU Extension and Outreach Beginning Farmer Center website or look on Facebook for Iowa Start to Farm or North Iowa Young Farmers.

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. The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. Over 90 scholarship opportunities valued at over $90,000 will be awarded. The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $10,000. Certain scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, journalism and STEM related studies. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants. While a majority of the 4-H scholarship opportunities are available for students attending Iowa State University, scholarships are available to students planning to attend an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, Iowa community college or any land-grant university. Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship awards. Information and applications for the 4-H Scholarships are now available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m., Feb. 1, 2017, for consideration. Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships. Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship, however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year. “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,” said Albert Grunenwald, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “These donor-funded scholarships will help recipients build on their Iowa 4-H experiences and keep them on a path to future success.” Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth. To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, please contact Mary Clancy, Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at clancy@iastate.edu or (712) 830-1321.

Confinement site manure applicators should plan to attend a twohour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to maintain or renew their confinement site manure applicator certification. There is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements. The Franklin County workshop will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Hampton Country Club, 1620 Country Club Lane, Hampton. “Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period, or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, assistant professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University and coordinator of the manure applicator certification program. A total of 63 counties will participate in the confinement site manure applicator workshops. In addition, a series of six dry/solid manure applicator certification meetings will be held in February. ISU Extension and Outreach county offices have a complete list of workshop dates and locations, which can also be viewed at http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/ immag/certification/confinementsitebrochure.pdf. The workshops serve as initial certification for those applicators who are not currently certified, recertification for those renewing licenses and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. Due to uniform certification deadlines, applicators are encouraged to attend workshops prior to March 1 to avoid being assessed a late fee of $12.50 for those who are re-certifying. Those unable to attend one of the workshops need to schedule time with their ISU Extension and Outreach county office to watch the training DVD. Due to scheduling conflicts, many offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch these DVDs, but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. Those who can’t attend training during one of the scheduled reshow dates at their county extension office will be charged a $10 fee to view the training at their convenience. Applicators now have another option, online certification, and applicators can take their training online at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa.gov/. The applicator will need to sign-in and get an A&A account. Contact Traci Kloetzer, Office Manager, at Franklin County Extension and Outreach for more information about the Manure Applicator Certification Program or visit http:// www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/ mac.html.

Add some winter wonder to your landscape Add some special interest to your winter landscape, or maybe the yard of someone on your gift-giving list, with the Winter Wonderland specialty packet from Iowa’s State Forest Nursery. Cost for the 250 bare-root seedlings is $190 plus tax, shipping and handling, the same price as a regular 200-seedling packet. Seedlings are between 8-24 inches, depending on the tree or shrub species. The Winter Wonderland packet includes 50 each of the following: • Jack pine is fast-growing pine with an open, loose appearance. It is very hardy on dry, sandy sites and will grow 30-50 feet tall. • White spruce, with its dense foliage and a pyramid shape, can withstand extremes of heat and cold and grows to be 50-80 feet tall. • Redosier dogwood grows from four to 20 feet tall and displays vibrant red stems, attractive white flowers and white berries. It tolerates wet soil well. • Gray dogwood has white flowers, white berries and blue-green foliage that provide great winter interest. This shrub tolerates wet soil and will grow 10-15 feet tall. • Ninebark keeps things interesting in the winter with its brown shaggy peeling bark and white to slightly pink flowers. It’s drought

tolerant and grows 6-10 feet tall. In addition to the seedlings, those ordering this month’s packet will receive a copy of Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of Iowa – a perfect stocking stuffer. This 100-page booklet contains detailed descriptions, information and illustrations of more than 40 Iowa trees and shrubs. “For those wondering about sales of the November Fan Favorite packet,” says Paul Tauke, State Forester, “the Cyclones will be putting the most habitat on the ground next year with the best-selling Cyclone packet. Go Cyclones!” How to Order: This month’s specialty packet is only available through Dec. 28. Anyone can purchase seedlings from the Iowa State Forest Nursery for CRP projects, to increase wildlife habitat, pollinator potential or diversify backyard woodlands. More than 40 species are available from the nursery. Call 1-800-865-2477, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and mention the “Winter Wonderland packet.” This packet will be delivered in the spring. Seedling choices, including photos and descriptions, can be seen in the seedling catalog at www.iowadnr.com/nursery.

Celebrate the New Year in an Iowa State Park Twenty-five Iowa state parks will host free, guided hikes on January 1, as part of America’s State Parks’ First Day Hike initiative. All 50 states will participate in the sixth annual event that encourages everyone to rejuvenate and reconnect with nature. Last year, more than 600 people participated in Iowa’s First Day Hikes, covering more than 1,100 total miles. Hikers can expect to experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. Hikes will average one to two miles depending on the location, and start times vary by park. Participating parks include: Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, Cedar Rock, Dolliver Memorial State Park, Gitchie Manitou State Preserve, Green Valley State Park, Honey Creek Resort State Park, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Lake Anita State Park, Lake Darling State Park, Lake Macbride State Park, Ledges State Park, Lewis and Clark State Park, McIntosh Woods State Park, Maquoketa Caves State Park, Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, Pikes Peak State Park, Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, Pine Lake State Park, Prairie Rose State Park, Springbrook Conservation Education Center, Stone State Park, Walnut Woods State Park, Waubonsie State Park, Wilson Island State Recreation Area and Yellow River State Forest. All participants are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with #FirstDayHikes.

Public invited to bid on NIACC House Build 1.0 Bids are now being accepted for the 1500 sq. ft. home being built by the Building Trades program on the NIACC campus. This first-ofits-kind construction project was made possible by a generous $100,000 gift to the Keeping NIACC First Capital Campaign from Dean Snyder Construction. The three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home will be moved to its permanent location by the new owner. The home includes the complete structural shell ready to be moved and set on a foundation or basement wall, 4” vinyl siding, windows and sliding door, roughed-in plumbing with shower and tub, electrical, drywall, interior doors, trim, and is insulated to local energy rating specifications. Not included in the sale price are kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, toilets, flooring, or porch/deck. However, these items may be installed by the NIACC Building Trades students if purchased by the buyer and time permits or both parties agree to the terms. “Our Building Trades students have done a great job building this new house,” said Gregg Helmich, NIACC Building Trades Instructor. “It has been an excellent opportunity for our students to be a part of a home build from the ground up and has given them the chance to refine not only their construction skills, but their critical thinking and decision-making skills as well. They have risen to the challenge and have produced a great product.” Helmich followed up by encouraging anyone interested in the house build to follow the progress on the NIACC Building Trades Facebook page for regular updates. The bidding process and contract will be directed by Attorney Gerald M. Stambaugh. All bids will be considered. The final date to submit a bid is Jan. 31, 2017. Interested bidders are invited to learn more at www.niacc.edu/housebuild and contact Mary Spitz at (641) 422-4111 to set up an appointment to view the home. A detailed specification sheet and bidding process document are also available.

Hampton-Dumont High School

Hampton, Iowa

Issue 7, December 21, 2016

2016- A YEAR IN REVIEW THE HDHS NEWSPAPER STAFF PICKS THEIR FAVORITES OF THE YEAR Eileen’s Picks for Top 8 Trends Eileen Solis- Junior 8. Snapchat Filters- Everyone knows the infamous Snapchat app, but recently Snapchat added the new feature of funny filters. These filters had everyone snapping even more selfies than before! 7. Viral Challenges- Social media had a huge play in viral challenges. Some included The Running Man Challenge, The Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge, The Mannoquin Challenge, and Bean Boozled Challenge. 6. Dab- It seems like every year we get a new dance move. This year’s new dance move was the Dab. Everyone young and old were “Dabbin’” away! 5. Boyfriend Jeans- These new pants looked more like your grandmother’s pants if you didn’t get the right fit, but overall these jeans were definitely a casual summer statement. 4. Boxer Braids- Of course anything the Kardashians do is copied by everyone else. With that said, they brought back the old fashioned boxer braids. 3. Netflix Series- Everyone is guilty of binge watching entire series on Netflix and that’s enough said! 2. IPhone 7 and Apple Watch- Apple dropping their new Iphone 7 became big talk this year. How long is Apple going to keep it up? Are we going to have an iphone 100 in the future? What also became a huge hit for Apple is their Apple Watch. It’s practical and fashionable. 1. Virtual Reality Glasses- Samsung brought out the first virtual reality goggles and let’s just say, gamers were too hyped!

Hunter’s Picks for Top 10 Television Shows Hunter Sutter- Junior

1. The Office 2. The Walking Dead 3. Breaking Bad 4. Sons of Anarchy 5. Blue Mountain State 6. Stranger Things 7. Grey’s Anatomy 8. Pretty Little Liars 9. Orange is the New Black 10. Vanderpump Rules

Lea’s Picks for the Best Books She Read in 2016 Lea Montalvo- Junior 1. A Stolen Life: Jaycee Dugard- A story of a victim who lost 18 years of her life due to a kidnapping as a child. 2. The Remedy By Suzanne Young- A story about a girl who is a closer. Her job is to go out and help famililes who have lost a loved one or close relative. 3. Of Mice and Men- A story of two men who travel together through the west for work. When they begin working at a particular ranch, problems start happening which results in a death. 4. A Child Called It By Dave Pelzer- A true story about a boy with an abusive mother. 5. After the Snow By S. D. Crockett- A story about a man named Willo that wakes up one morning to find his family is gone. He must travel across the snowy mountains to find them.

Bri’s Picks for Top 10 Songs Bri Angstman- Senior 1. “Bad Things”- Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello 2. “Star of the Show”Thomas Rhett 3. “Side to Side”- Ariana Grande 4. “Starving”- Hayle Steinfeld 5. “Scars to Your Beautiful”- Alessia Cara 6. “Sleep Without You”- Brett Young 7. “This Town”- Niall Horan 8. “This is What You Came For”- Calvin Harris 9. “Song for Another Time”- Old Dominion 10. “Heathens”- 21 Pilots

Cal’s Picks for Top Hampton-Dumont High School Moments Cal Carriger- Senior 1. The great return of Biology and Anatomy teacher, Mrs. Maske. 2. Patty Teggatz follows up a state track qualification in the spring in the 3,000 meters, with a state meet qualification in cross country in the fall. 3. Carter Barkema got his 100th pin, Logan Chipp achieved 100 wins, and Jordan Prantner and Jessica Speake scored their 1,000th points! (2015-2016 school year) 4. Hampton-Dumont alum Carly Hanson became an English teacher at H-D!

Max’s Picks for Top Moments in Sports Max Aalbers- Junior 1. The Chicago Cubs win their first World Series championship in 108 years. 2. The Clevland Cavaliers win their first NBA championship. 3. Michael Phelps gets his record 23rd olympic gold medal in Rio. 4. Kobe Bryant retires after 20 years and fnishes as the NBA’s third all-time leading scorer. 5. Gymnast Simone Biles wins 3 of the five gold metals at the Rio Olympics including the individual all-around gold. 6. The Iowa Hawkeyes knock off the #3 Michigan Wolverines in football on November 12th.

Izabel’s Picks for Top Movies Izabel Miller- Junior 1. The Shallows- Blake Lively stars as a girl finding a beautiful place where her mother surfed. She surfs the waves until she finds a whale that has been attacked by a shark. The shark comes after her, stranding her on a rock by herself. 2. Finding Dori (sequal to Finding Nemo)- Dori is on a mission to find her parents that she lost when she was a baby fish. This movie is full of love and travels. 3. Deadpool- Ryan Reynolds stars as a “bad guy who kills the worst guys”. He is on a mission to kill the man that ruined his life by kidnapping the love of his life. 4. Zootopia- A little rabbit is determined to become a police officer and works hard to achieve her dream. She must solve a complicated case to save her job. 5. Secret Life of Pets- Find out what happens when you leave your pets alone at home. The adventures these animals have in just one day will surprise you! 6. Max Steel- Max and his alien friend work together to save the world from total destruction. 7. Central Intelligence- Dwayne Johnson stars as an adult who, as a child, was bullied. He comes back to his high school reunion as a different person. He must get an old buddy to help him save spy satellite systems. 8. Batman v Superman- Batman and Superman fight to save something that they love. In the end they fight together to beat the true bad guy, but (spoiler alert!)one of them doesn’t make it out alive. ve.

Donnenwerth’s Picks for Top Entertainers Nikki Donnenwerth- Publications Teacher 1. Carrie Underwood- CMA Female Vocalist of the Year 2. Garth Brooks- CMA Entertainer of the Year 3. Chris Pratt- Starred in box office hits including The Magnificent Seven and Guardians of the Galaxy 4. The Rock- Led the Forbes list for the highest paid actors of the year 5. Jennifer Lawrence- Highest paid actress of 2016 6. Beyonce- Led Grammy nominations with 9 7. Kevin Hart- Starred in multiple movies and arena stand-up comedy shows sold out 8. James Corden- Hosted his own late night TV show and sang alongside the best in the business in Carpool Karaoke 9. Bruno Mars- Released a new album and kicked off an international tour

Cade’s Picks for Major Events Cade Parks- Senior 1. Donald Trump is elected president of the United States of America. 2. Five police officers were killed in a Dallas peaceful protest. 3. Chicago Cubs win the World Series. 4. Britain exits the European Union after referendum 5. North Korea claims successful Hydrogen bomb test 6. 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor 7. Queen Elizabeth turned 90. 8. 49 are killed in a shooting in an Orlando night club.

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DREAM COME TRUE ƒKendrick Suntken signs with UNI football

BY KRISTI NIXON FORT DODGE – All of the years of playing football from Youth Sports Foundation all the way to Iowa Central Community College, Kendrick Suntken, a Hampton-Dumont graduate, penned to continue playing the sport he loves at the University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 14. A two-time high school all-state football player with the Bulldogs, Suntken was first team All-ICCAC (Iowa Community College Athletic Conference) this past season at middle linebacker, recording 107 total tackles, which led Iowa Central. “It’s really exciting,” Suntken said after signing. “It was kind of one of my goals when I came here. It’s really close to home and a lot of people support (the team), so that’s pretty cool and it’s really impressive to be able to stay healthy the last two years and to have a coaching staff, players and teammates like I had, so it’s a true blessing.” Suntken received attention from other schools, but he felt like UNI was the place for him. “The others, a bunch of Division IIs and South Dakota was a Division I and I talked to Iowa State,” Suntken said. “I felt like UNI was the best fit coaching staff-wise and the players I met I just felt more comfortable around.” And he has some experience playing in the UNI-Dome after the opportunity of playing in the Shrine Bowl after his senior season. “I think it would be (a great atmosphere),” Suntken said. “It’s a lot better than playing outside this time of year, so that’s pretty cool.” In addition to his 107 total tackles this season, his 80 assisted tackles were second-best in the NJCAA and his overall tackles were seventh best. Iowa Central wide receivers coach Kyle Twait congratulated Suntken via social media. “Great kid, great player,” Twait wrote. “Excited to watch (fellow Iowa Central graduate and UNI

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ƒ Last-second shot doesn’t fall for Bulldogs against IF-A BY KRISTI NIXON HAMPTON – Hampton-Dumont coach Miranda Valley doesn’t want to blame the officiating for what ended up as a 39-38 loss for her team against Iowa Falls-Alden, but she does admit there was some disparity in the number of foul calls and foul shots taken between both teams. The Cadets put up 24 free throws compared to just four for the Bulldogs – the last foul shot proving to be the difference – as H-D fell to 1-3, 1-2 in the North Central Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 13. “I don’t like to comment especially about the ref’ing,” Valley said. “That’s the same thing I tell my girls: ‘you can’t control what they do.’ Do I think that their shooting 24 free throws to our four was a little lopsided? I do. “Does that give us an excuse of why we should have won the game? It doesn’t, but we didn’t have calls go our way, that’s for sure.” Still, H-D had its chances. A last second-shot by Courtney Miller, who finished with a teamhigh 13 points, wouldn’t fall that would have won it. Not only that, but the Bulldogs missed a lot of shots, particularly in the first half. They were 16-of-62 from the field. H-D was 9-of-34 in the second half. “In the first half we were a little bit complacent offensively, we just want to stand on the three-point line and shoot threes,” Valley said. “We’re not a good three-point shooting team right now. We’ve got some three-point shooters, but we’re not, as a team, a great three-point shooting team. We go in at halftime, we make adjustments, we talk about that. “Same thing we talk about the beginning of the game. We made adjustments offensively and getting

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more of a rhythm and making their defense work. We see better things happen. We just have to make better adjustments from the start. We know about our team and do the right things for making shots.” And IF-A was taking away the inside shot that was working for H-D, and particularly Nadilee Eiklenborg, who finished with 12 points. At one point, Eiklenborg made a move around a defender and was

whistled for the charge. “They were going to make adjustments,” Valley said. “They did a good job of taking away the middle at halftime. That was what was getting to them in the second quarter. We have to do a better job of recognizing that and not trying to force it. But if you keep the defense moving quick enough, you’re going to be able to find that gap. “I should have maybe switched up offenses a little bit, just to give them a different look, and then go

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Iowa Falls-Alden 39 Hampton-Dumont 38 Iowa Falls-Alden (5-3, 3-0) – Madalyn Juhl 1 1-2 4, Hannah Redmond 1 0-0 2, Grace Renaud 2 3-4 7, Taylor Vanatter 3 2-7 8, Katie Meyer 1 1-2 3, Anna Pomeroy 5 3-9 13. Totals 13 10-24 39. Hampton-Dumont (1-3, 1-2) – Dakota Sliter 0 0-0 0, Cassy Miller 3 0-0 7, Halie Dombrowski 1 0-0 2, Courtney Miller 5 0-0 13, Kiara Donaldson 0 0-0 0, Nadilee Eiklenborg 5 2-2 12, Kaci Arjes 0 0-0 0, Claire Wragge 1 0-2 2, Callie Grover 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 2-4 38. IF-A H-D

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Three-point goals – H-D 4 (Co. Miller 3, Cassy Miller); IF-A 1 (M. Juhl). Fouled out – None.

Hampton-Dumont’s Joe Vondra, left, and Ethan Spurgeon doubleteam IF-A’s Jace Ites underneath the basket during the first half of the Bulldogs’ 81-61 loss to the Cadets. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

Kent sets mark in loss to IF-A BY KRISTI NIXON HAMPTON – Justin Kent of Hampton-Dumont scored a career-high 26 points on 8-of-16 shooting from beyond the three-point line, setting a new school mark for threes made in a game, but it came in an 81-61 loss to Iowa Falls-Alden. A records research confirmed he set the school mark when he connected on eight long shots. Kent had just two of his long makes at halftime of the Tuesday, Dec. 13 game at home, but the senior hit three in each of the final two quarters, his last to put the Bulldogs within 14 in the final two minutes of the game. “What was fun was not only was he making shots, but he looked extremely comfortable doing it,” H-D coach Heath Walton said. “When he wanted the ball, to be able to shoot it and that’s exciting for us because we need to build off that.” Not only was he efficient scoring, Kent led the Bulldogs with four of the team’s 11 assists. “I thought he and Logan (Gooder, 21 points) both made some nice passes,” Walton said. “They looked for the ball and wanted it but wasn’t going to jack it up from wherever he was at and then he and Logan worked well together Cesar Damas of H-D guards IF-A’s Luke offensively – they were Rubow in the corner during the Bulldogs’ feeling it – so they shot it loss to the Cadets on Tuesday, Dec. 13. and that’s exciting for us KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE because we have to build confidence offensively.” But the Cadets’ two big men – Jace Ites and Weston Meyer – proved to be too much for H-D in the long run. Ites scored 35 points and Meyer finished with 15 as the Bulldogs fell to 0-4, 0-3 in the North Central Conference. “I think early, we weren’t really sure how to react to that and what to do,” Walton said. “The first three-four minutes of the game, we weren’t prepared to play two posts. We knew what it was going to look like, but just didn’t… but we reacted quite well. I thought our guys adjusted to a lot of things and did a great job especially defensively the second, third and fourth quarters.” Kent and Gooder made up all but 14 of the Bulldogs’ points in the game. Gooder had eight at halftime and he finished with a double-double, notching a team-high 12 boards despite the length of IF-A. Max Aalbers added eight points and 10 rebounds. “We need those two to feel like they can do that every night and then we’ll work on that and other guys will get more comfortable,” Walton said. “I thought two or three guys had nice-looking 15-foot jump shots because they closed on Logan so aggressively and then he kicked it out for shots.” In his most expanded role of the season, freshman Wyatt Sutter came off of the bench for some good minutes against the Cadets. He finished with two points, but his main role was to be on the defensive end of the floor after starter Joe Vondra picked up some early fouls trying to defend both posts. “He (Sutter) played tonight more than he has before,” Walton said. “He practiced with the freshmen, he practiced with the JV and he gives great energy in those games. In some games, we need that length, too, when we put him in. “Cesar (Damas) does a great job and Brady Ringleb does a great job but it makes a difference when we can put a guy in who is 6-foot-2 in there. Try to stretch that out.” Iowa Falls-Alden 81, Hampton-Dumont 61 Hampton-Dumont (0-4, 0-3) – Cesar Damas 0-2 0-0 0, Branden Ho 0-1 0-0 0, Jacob Van Horn 0-0 0-0 0, Justin Kent 9-22 0-0 26, Wyatt Sutter 1-6 0-1 2, Riley Flint 0-0 0-0 0, Ethan Spurgeon 1-6 2-2 4, Max Aalbers 4-9 0-2 8, Joe Vondra 0-1 0-0 0, Logan Gooder 10-31 0-0 21, Brady Ringleb 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-75 2-5 61. H-D IF-A

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Three-point goals – H-D 9-25 (Kent 8-16, Gooder 1-8, Damas 0-1). Rebounds – H-D 42, 25 off., 17 def. (Gooder 12, Aalbers 10, Kent 5, Sutter 4, Spurgeon 4, Vondra 4, Ringleb 3). Assists – H-D 11 (Kent 4, Aalbers 2, Vondra 2, Gooder 2, Ringleb). Steals – H-D 6 (Aalbers 4, Kent, Spurgeon). Blocks – H-D 1 (Kent). Fouled out – H-D (Vondra).

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SPORTS IN BRIEF • Warhawks down Central Springs MANLY – A double-double for Jacqlyn Caspers helped pace the West Fork girls basketball team to a 61-40 win at Central Springs on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Caspers scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, adding five blocked shots as the Warhawks overwhelmed the Panthers. Lexi Jones’ 12 points and three steals led coach h Rodney Huber’s team in both statistical categories as West Fork improved to 4-2 overall, 3-1 in the Top of Iowa East conference. Morgan Meier came off the bench to add seven rebounds and three assists for the Warhawks. West Fork 61, Central Springs 40 West Fork (4-2, 3-1) – Kaiitlyn Liekweg 2-6 2-2 8, Alli Arndt 0-0 0-0 0, Kenna Weaver 1-1 0-0 2, Kennedy Maske 0-2 0-0 0, Lexi Bray 4-6 0-0 8, Rachael Jones 1-1 0-0 2, Alyssa Barkema 0-1 0-0 0, Morgan Meier 3-5 0-2 6, Lexi Jones 6-11 0-0 12, Jacqlyn Caspers 7-11 6-7 20, Emily Caspers 1-1 1-2 3, Lauren Trewin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-45 9-13 61. West Fork Cent Sprgs

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Three-point goals – WF 2-9 (Liekweg 2-5, Jones 0-2, Maske 0-2). Rebounds – WF 34, 12 off., 24 def. (J. Caspers 10, Meier 7, Bray 6, Liekweg 4, Jones 2, E. Caspers 2, Weaver, Kuhlemeier). Assists – WF 16 (Weaver 3, Bray 3, Meier 3, Jones 4, Liekweg 2, Jones 2, J. Caspers 2, E. Caspers). Steals – WF 9 (Jones 3, Liekweg 2, Meier 2, Weaver, Bray). Blocks – WF 6 (J. Caspers 5, E. Caspers). Fouled out – None.

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Parker Allen of Hampton-Dumont puts Algona’s Cole Johnson to his back for a fall in the second period of Thursday’s dual at Hampton. Allen is unbeaten in conference. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

MANLY – It was smooth sailing for the West Fork boys basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in a 70-38 road victory. The Warhawks, led by Zach Martinek’s 24 points, had three players in double-figure scoring as it rolled out to an early lead and didn’t look back. Travis Fekkers added 13 and Dawson Zeitler came off of the bench to contribute 12 points in the victory. Zeitler also led the team in rebounding with seven as the Warhawks out-rebounded the Panthers 37-21. Both Mitchell Halloran and Ian Latham came off the bench to hand out a pair of assists and come up with two more steals as West Fork improved to 5-1 overall, 4-0 in the Top of Iowa East Conference.

Work to do ƒ Bulldogs get wins from trio in double dual BY KRISTI NIXON HAMPTON – Hampton-Dumont’s trio of Caleb Chaney, Dalton Chipp and Parker Allen all went 2-0 Thursday night in its home dual against North Central Conference foes Algona and Clear Lake. Coach Nick Bretz’s team, already missing a few weights before the day of competition, were missing a couple more to injury and illness, leaving four weights open in the 66-16 and 64-13 losses to Algona and Clear Lake, respectively. Chaney, wrestling at 160, took care of business with a pair of first period falls. He pinned Carter Helmers in 1 minute, 7 seconds and later stuck Rhys Glidden of Clear Lake in 1:56. “Chaney did his job,” Bretz said. “He knows he’s supposed to go out and get big points.” Chipp majored Algona’s Zach Muller, getting a late takedown in the third period to get the 8-0 win at 182 pounds. He went on to earn three nearfall points in the third on his way to winning by 10-3 decision over the Lions’ Kade Hambly. “Chipp wrestled a lot better than he did when I think we were last at home,” Bretz said. “He’s back up at ’82, I think he feels a lot better there, it’s a good spot for him.” Allen, meanwhile, pinned Algona’s Cole Johnson in 3:22 and then went the distance to earn an 8-0 major decision against Clear Lake’s Bryan Hillyer with a third period takedown to get the bonus point. After the win over Hillyer, Bretz took some time to talk with Allen. “Just some things we need to work on,” Bretz said of the discussion. “You could wrestle the most perfect match you could wrestle and there will still be things we could work on. There is no perfection, perfection doesn’t exist (in wrestling).” All three who won both matches Thursday night are poised to do well in the North Central Conference meet, which is down the road. “Parker Allen is starting to look better and right now he’s sitting really good seed-wise in the conference,” Bretz said. “Right now, he hasn’t lost (in the conference) – he is probably behind (IF-A’s Dante) Tacchia because he’s beaten us before. But second or third seed in the conference tournament, that would be pretty good. “Dalton is starting to come alive, he’s had some good conference matches, the one kid he wrestled at Clarion is going down to ’70, so that won’t count and Chaney hasn’t lost in the conference yet, so he’s wrestling well.” Bretz said that Noah Walker (138/145) is injured and 113-pounder Abe Scheideman had a fever and went home from school on Thursday, so he was

West Fork 70, Central Springs 38 West Fork (5-1, 4-0) – Jake Nierengarten 1-3 1-2 3, Travis Fekkers 6-13 0-0 13, Rylan Fleshner 1-4 0-0 2, Thomas Nuehring 1-4 3-4 5, Zach Martinek 1013 0-0 24, Mitchell Halloran 1-4 0-0 3, Lukas Wogen 0-1 0-0 0, Kyle Rooney 1-2 0-0 2, Conner Schulz 0-0 0-0 0, Dawson Zeitler 5-5 2-2 12, Austin Larson 0-0 0-0 0, Cole Hall 0-2 1-2 1, Nathan Meinders 1-1 0-0 2, Jayden Engebretson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-54 7-10 70.

Hampton-Dumont’s Caleb Chaney takes down Carter Helmers of Algona on his way to a 67-second fall on Thursday night. Chaney pinned both of his opponents. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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Algona 66, Hampton-Dumont 16 120 – Luke McKenna (Alg) pinned Jose Vallejos 1:10; 126 – Parker Allen (H-D) pinned Cole Johnson 3:22; 132 – Carson Devine (Alg) won by forfeit; 138 – Donovan Berte (Alg) won by forfeit; 145 – Mitch Preibe (Alg) pinned Trey Barz 1:54; 152 – Austin Chase (Alg) pinned Josh Kew 1:11; 160 – Caleb Chaney (H-D) pinned Carter Helmers 1:07; 170 – Gavin Meints (Alg) won by forfeit; 182 – Dalton Chipp (H-D) major dec. Zach Muller 8-0; 195 – Noah Murphy (Alg) pinned Logan Walker 1:37; 220 – Dominick Ethelington (Alg) pined Connor Donaldson 0:39; 285 – Josh Wegener (Alg) won by forfeit; 106 – Luke McKenna (Alg) pinned Jaycob Martzahn 2:46; 113 – Bryce Witham (Alg) won by forfeit.

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132 – Braxton Doebel (CL) won by forfeit; 138 – Jacob Pingel (CL) won by forfeit; 145 – Ryan Leisure (CL) pinned Trey Barz 0:24; 152 – Ben Finn (CL) pinned Josh Kew 4:33; 160 – Caleb Chaney (H-D) pinned Rhys Glidden 1:56; 170 – Kyle Calaguas (CL) won by forfeit; 182 – Dalton Chipp (H-D) dec. Kade Hambly 10-3; 195 – Dalton Mennenga (CL) pinned Logan Walker 4:00; 220 – Kyle Willms (CL) pinned Connor Donaldson 1:17; 285 – Spencer Christensen (CL) won by forfeit; 106 – Connor Morey (CL) major dec. Jaycob Martzahn 19-10; 113 – Eric Faught (CL) won by forfeit; 120 – Jackson Hamlin (CL) pinned Jose Vallejos 1:07; 126 – Parker Allen (H-D) major dec. Bryan Hillyer 8-0.

JANESVILLE – A late surge by Janesville helped the Wildcats to pull away from the CAL boys basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Ben Rapp led the Cadets with 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting from long range and Brock Guerrero added 10 more, but Janesville outscored CAL 23-15 in the fourth quarter to take the 61-45 win. Kainan Braun led the Cadets on the boards with seven, adding a team-high six of 18 team steals. Guerrero also led the team in assists with four. CAL fell to 2-4 overall, 2-3 in the Iowa Star North.

unable to compete also. “We’re doing some things better, we’re getting around the corner, we’ve just got to keep kids healthy,” Bretz said. “That’s the hardest part.” Even though he didn’t have a win for the night, freshman 106-pounder Jaycob Martzahn showed some signs of confidence and ability on the mat, particularly in his back-and-forth match against Clear Lake’s Connor Morey which ended 19-10 after a late reversal. “He’s wrestled since he was a little kid,” Bretz said of Martzahn. “He’s still pretty raw, he’s got a huge heart – I can’t teach that – that’s the part I can’t teach, but I’ll teach him how to wrestle and get better.”

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Three-point goals – WF 7-22 (Martinek 4-6, Latham 1-2, Halloran 1-3, Fekkers 1-4, Nierengarten 0-1, Wogen 0-1, Fleshner 0-2, Nuehring 0-3). Rebounds – WF 37, 8 off., 29 def. (Zeitler 7, Fekkers 5, Hall 4, Meinders 4, Fleshner 3, Nuehring 3, Nierengarten 2, Martinek 2, Halloran 2, Rooney 2, Team 2, Schulz). Assists – WF 9 (Fleshner 2, Halloran 2, Latham 2, Fekkers, Nuehring, Rooney). Steals – WF 8 (Nierengarten 2, Halloran 2, Latham 2, Nuehring, Martinek). Blocks – WF 2 (Halloran, Hall). Fouled out – None.

Janesville 61, CAL 54 CAL (2-4, 2-3) – Ben Rapp 4-8 0-0 11, Brock Guerrero 3-6 3-4 10, Kainan Braun 3-8 0-0 6, Sergio Martinez 1-1 0-0 3, Israel Rivera 3-13 1-2 7, Nate Rapp 2-7 4-8 8, Graham Patrick 0-1 0-0 0, Marco Lerma 0-0 0-0 0, Nick Turner 0-0 0-0 0, Cody Turner 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 16-44 8-14 45. Janesville (2-4, 2-4) – Josh Hahn 5-11 2-5 14, Peyton Meyer 4-12 5-6 14, Sam Seedorff 0-1 4-4 4, Caden Conrad 2-2 0-0 4, Codey Hicks 6-7 0-0 12, Jameson Conover 1-3 0-0 3, Dawson Charley 1-2 0-0 2, Keigan Feldmann 3-4 2-2 8. Totals 22-42 13-17 61. CAL Janesville

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2-bedroom house. Includes detached 2-stall garage. Very clean. No pets. No smoking. $575/mo. plus deposit and utilities. Available Dec. 1. Call Brad at 515-689-0376 for showing. __________________________ ctf For Rent: 2-bedroom trailer. Water, garbage, snow removal and lawn care included. $500/mo. $500 deposit. 641-580-0004. __________________________ ctf

1 bedroom, 1 bath house. Completely remodeled, includes stove and refrigerator. $450/mo. $500 deposit. Renter pays all utilities. No pets. No smoking. 515-689-0376 for showing and application. __________________________ ctf

HELP WANTED Wanted: Snowplow Operator. Send bids to: The City of Alexander, P.O. Box 1, Alexander, IA 50420, or cityofalexander@yahoo.com. __________________________c51

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COMMUNITY HOUSING IMMEDIATE OPENING OPENING: 1 Bedroom apartment for rent. Stove & refrigerator provided. Water, sewer and garbage paid for you! Apartment available to all eligible applicants at least 18 years of age or older. Rental Assistance available. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: MURPHY REALTY & MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 476 - Algona, IA 50511 â&#x20AC;˘ 515-295-2927 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

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HAMPTON CHRONICLE • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 • SECTION A • 19

HELP WANTED

SERVICES

HELP WANTED: The City of Hampton is seeking individuals or businesses capable of clearing snow and ice from sidewalks that are noncompliant with City Code. Those selected must be able to respond to the City’s assignment of services within 24 hours and will be paid 50¢ for every linear foot of street frontage of the property cleared, with a minimum compensation of $30 per property. Past satisfactory services will be a consideration in the assignment of responsibilities. Interested parties should contact Doug Tarr, at City Hall, 122 1st Avenue NW or 641-456-4853. __________________________c51

Part-time janitorial help needed in Hampton! Commercial building to be cleaned 3 times/week on Tues, Thurs, and again over the weekend. The Tuesday and Thursday cleaning would need to be done after 5 p.m., and would take approximately 2 hours per time. The weekend cleaning could be done anytime after 5 on Friday, anytime Saturday or anytime Sunday for approximately 3.5 hours per time. Basic janitorial duties involved. Please call 712-2626746 or email whiteglovejan@gmail. com to start your new job today! __________________________c52

The Franklin County Conservation Board is seeking bids for the removal of 4 buildings. Must be bonded. Contact the Conservation Of¿ce at 641-456-4375. __________________________c52

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SERVICES

$ 75,000.00 7 First Avenue NE Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa PLEASE CALL (641) 456-2111 FOR MORE INFORMATION. This office has a great location in downtown Hampton, Iowa and features a large, sunny front office/reception area with two main floor offices and a finished basement. There is ample storage space as well as a kitchenette and a conference room.

Interior painting, wall papering, wood ¿nishing. Sandy Aaron, 641456-3125. __________________________ ctf

LETTERHEAD, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, brochures, multi-part forms and other printing available at Mid America Publishing, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 641-4562585 or 1-800-558-1244. Free estimates available. __________________________ ctf ADVERTISE your items in The Pioneer Enterprise, The Sheffield Press or the Butler County Tribune Journal. Talk to the sales reps at the Hampton Chronicle about how to do it! Hampton Chronicle, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 641-456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244. __________________________ ctf

HELD – Thank you to everyone that helped me celebrate my 80th “young” birthday with cards, phone calls and visits. Also want a special thank you to my husband of 63 years and Joyce for the picture in the paper. It was one of the best birthdays! Donna Held _______________________________________________________ c51pd KERR – We would like to say thank you for all the cards, prayers, memorials, plants, hugs and every kindness extended to us during Twila’s illness and passing. We so appreciate your thoughtfulness at this dif¿cult time. Jim, Peggy, Kim, Mike and Matt _______________________________________________________ c51pd ROTHER – The family of Pam Rother would like to give a sincere thank you to family and friends for the acts of kindness expressed through Àowers, memorial cards, plants, food, kind words and hugs during the loss of our beloved wife, mom and grandma. We would also like to give a special thank you to the EMS and everyone who responded that night. Also a special thank you to Pastor Kim Wills and the ladies at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church for the wonderful luncheon. God bless you all. The Family of Pam Rother _______________________________________________________ c51pd

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OAKBROOK APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW: 1 & 2 BR APTS. 504 S. 4th St., Rockwell

On site laundry, off street parking, water and trash removal provided, rental assistance available.

712-297-0058

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Processing team members work in a modern, temperature controlled, egg processing facility.

LARGER THA N IT LOOKS!

1st SHIFT - $11+/HOUR 2nd SHIFT - $15/HOUR 1,300 sq ft., 3-bedroom home in move-in condition. Located in a quiet neighborhood near both H-D HS and H-D MS with many extra features including built-ins and ample storage. This home has 2 separate garages, the first with an attached carport and the second is insulated with a separate drive and cable hook-up. Would make a great man cave or workshop.

May the days until Christmas be full of sweet pleasure, and your holidays create joyful memories of treasure.

Packers • Sanitation • Maintenance Stackers • Machine Operators WWW.SPARBOE.COM/CAREERS 1981 Iowa Ave. Britt, IA 50423 (641) 843-3495 Equal Opportunity Employer

WWW.KRUKOWREALESTATE.COM Over 40 Years of Quality Service Beautiful 3 bedroom home, in move-in ready condition, located on a large lot north of the H-D HS. With many great features including: quartz counter tops in the kitchen, new garage flooring, gas fireplace in the family room, large screened-in porch, builtins and a central vac just to name a few.

PRODUCT FOR PRODUCT WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD Windows • Siding Call collect for estimates 641-648-3918 Ask for Ben

We truly value your business and support and renew our commitment to serving you well in the year ahead. Thanks, Everyone! Duane, Tom, Terry and Brittany OFFICE 456-2578 Duane Kelch 641-456-3482

2-2nd St. NW Hampton

Gutters Need Cleaning? offers Lifetime NO-CLOG GUARANTEE.

We also offer other guards and gutters without guards. Call for a free consultation. Steve Brekunitch, Owner 131 E. Rocksylvania Ave. • Iowa Falls

Wishing Hampton Country Club a MERRY CHRISTMAS

641-648-2755 or 1-877-965-9167

We keep things flowing! Your Pump & Well Specialist

for over 125 years Call 1-800-HEY-MORT or www.mortsonline.com The point of unity is you. UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine locations in your community: 502 Locust Allison, IA 50602 (319) 267-2759 502 Third Street Parkersburg, IA 50665 (319) 346-2331

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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

20 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

SECTION A • HAMPTON CHRONICLE

RICHTSMEIER RETIREMENT

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LOWER OWER OW O W R COST… WER COST COS C OSS BETTER B BE BETTTTER ER R RESULTS RES RESU RESULT R SUU S SSULTS WE WILL TREAT SIDEWALKS, WALK WAL LKK SS,, STEPS, DRIVEWAYS ANDD SMALL PARKING LOTS. S. Pre treat or post treat up too 3” of snow Works faster than dry applications

NO SAND OR SALT TO TRACK IN! One treatment will last for up to 3 ice events. It has a residual effect that it will stick to the surface even past the ice you have just treated. Unless you get a lot of rain shortly afterwards. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A QUOTE FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS, call CHUCK BUTT at 641-812-0101

ABOVE: Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the retirement of Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center on Monday, Dec. 19. TRAVIS FISCHER/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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HAMPTON

RIGHT: Larry Richtsmeier is pictured with his grandson, Tucker Ubben, at the open house celebration. Richtsmeier is looking forward to his retirement, where he plans to keep busy by spending time with Tucker. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

WF Wellness Center open house successful The West Fork board would like to thank everyone for attending the West Fork Wellness Center Grand Opening. A special thanks to Jonesey’s Stop and Shop, The West Fork Wharf, United Bank and Trust, and First Security Bank and Trust for donating door prizes. RIGHT: Jack Winter (left) won a free pizza from Jonesy’s for winning a game of “Knock Out.” FAR RIGHT: Trey Despenas also won free pizza from Jonesy’s Stop and Shop. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

THE FOLLOWING WERE THE WINNERS OF PRIZES AND CONTEST: • Darwin Meyer – Annual membership provided by UBTC. • Gail Lacey – Annual membership donated by First Security Bank and Trust. • Ron Siems – Gift certificate to the West Fork Wharf. • Dee Peter – Gift certificate to the West Fork Wharf. • Mary Hedrick – Gift certificate donated by the West Fork Wharf. • Trey Despenas – Free pizza from Jonesey’s Stop and Shop for winning the “Hot Shots” competition. • Jack Winter – Free pizza from Jonesey’s Stop and Shop for winning the “Knock Out “ competition.

Holiday Hours Saturday, Dec. 24 8:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26 Clinics Closed Normal hours Tuesday - Friday Saturday, Dec. 31 8:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2 Clinics Closed Normal hours Tuesday - Friday As always, our Emergency Department is open 24/7 should you experience a serious illness or injury.

Merry Christmas from All of Us Your Trusted Healthcare Partner for Life