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NEWS Howrey retires after 45 years with county Judy Howrey reflects on the changes she has seen after working in the auditor’s office for 32 years. Page 2
NEWS Lake City volunteers prep donations for families For 30 years, volunteers have been organizing goody bags for low-income families. This year they are making goody bags for 31 families. Page 2
NEWS Lake City native offers history of renovated cabin After reading the Nov. 9 paper, Paul Hammond tells why the cabin was originally built. Page 4
NEIGHBORS Grateful patient brings early Christmas gift to SMCH After helping him overcome some health challenges, Peter Farley donated a Nu Step machine to the cardiac rehab department to help others stay in shape. Page 4
SPORTS SCC girls win at Mapleton, fall to PAC/L-M Page 8
An Urbandale police vehicle passes under American flags on display over High Street in Rockwell City, during Police Officer Justin Martin’s funeral. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/AMY FORBES
A look back at 2016 By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor
As 2016 wraps up, it’s again time to review the events that made news across Calhoun County. 1. Hands down, one story dominated conversations since November, and has remained at the forefront of most county residents’ minds. Rockwell City native Justin Martin, a rookie Urbandale police officer, was shot and killed in an ambushstyle attack Nov. 2 while on an early morning patrol. A second officer, from the Des Moines Police Department, was shot and killed about an hour later. Thousands of people, including hundreds of law enforcement officers, visited Rockwell City the following week to pay their respects to Martin and his family members. Friends and his supervising officers praised Martin for his professional demeanor, commitment to justice and positive attitude. He was recognized for his interactions with Urbandale residents, and for being an ideal officer. The man accused of shooting Martin, Scott Michael Greene, entered a not guilty plea to the first-degree murder charges he faces for the officers’ deaths. He faces life in prison on both charges if he is convicted. 2. Construction began on the Dakota Access pipeline this summer, after a lengthy hearing process before the Iowa Utilities Board. Protesters from around the country
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Protesters leave a field in which a Dakota Access pipeline crew was working during an October protest. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
Andrew Lauver, center, accepts an award from the Iowa Soybean Association. PHOTO PROVIDED
Lauver wins state soybean award By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor
Freddy Crisp testifies during his murder trial in June. GRAPHICADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
descended on Calhoun County several times, interrupting work and trespassing on construction sites to show their displeasure with the IUB’s decision to allow the pipeline to proceed. 3. A Somers resident brought the national spotlight to Calhoun County, after he was arrested for flying an upside down American flag on his land to protest the pipeline. The Calhoun County attorney eventually dropped the charges against Homer Martz, noting that while Iowa Code prohibits desecrating the flag, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Americans can use the flag in protests, including f lying it upside down. 4. A jury convicted Freddie Crisp of Pomeroy of first-degree murder during a week-long trial in June. Crisp initially denied shooting Dale Potter in November 2015 in Potter’s truck, which was parked in Crisp’s driveway, but eventually made various claims that he was acting in self defense or in defense of his family members. Crisp and Potter shared some political beliefs and had become online acquaintances. Potter’s visit to Pomeroy last year was their first meeting in person. Crisp was sentenced to life in prison. 5. The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors continued to work with attorneys to fight the Des Moines Water Works. Funding of the defense became a statewide issue, when newspapers in Storm Lake and Des Moines petitioned for information about the donors behind the Agricultural Defense Fund. In the end, the supervisors cut ties with the ADF and that organization’s recom-
Members of the South Central Calhoun Jazz Band play on the Lake City Square May 17. The band won its second consecutive state championsip in April. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ ERIN SOMMERS
mended attorney. In January, a federal just forwarded several questions about Iowa law to the Iowa Supreme Court. Justices at the state’s highest court said they would accept those questions and rule on them; oral arguments were presented in September, and the high court had yet to rule on those issues. The lack of a rule has essentially halted any progress on the lawsuit. 6. The South Central Calhoun High School Academic Decathlon team reached a new level of success in May, when team members learned they had placed third in the country in their division. The team also placed first in their class at the state level.
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Editor Erin Sommers selected the top 10 news stories of the year. To see a slideshow of the 10 stories the most people viewed this year, visit thegraphic-advocate.com.
A Southern Cal graduate and Lake City farmer won a state soybean group award for his commitment and leadership in the industry this month. Andrew Lauver was presented the New Leader Award, which recognizes an Iowa Soybean Association member’s outstanding involvement and commitment to promoting the soybean industry and agriculture. “I am both proud and privileged to receive the New Leader award from the Iowa Soybean Association representing so many other Iowans who make this state and soybean industry so great,” Lauver said in an email to The Graphic-Advocate last week. “The award represents the next chapter for me to continue to impact our soybean industry through the challenges and opportunities presented. I can assure you of one thing as I take on each new day, ‘To those that much is given, much is expected.’ I will not forget this significant recognition, and I will continually give back to the industry that has given so much to my family and quality of life. Lauver grew up in a fifth-generation family farm near Lake City. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a farmer, just like his dad. “I would ride for hours in the tractor growing up, and when it was time for dinner, my mother would ask, ‘tell us about your day,’” he said. “Often times, my brother and I would bring up riding in the tractor, feeding our calves, and chickens. It was at this same dinner table and in this same kitchen that I observed
my father discussing issues related to rural life and agricultural production. I don’t know that he realized it was rubbing off from the start of age three, but it truly did.” Another experience, this one in high school, also had a significant impact on Lauver’s outlook on life. Just before graduation, a teacher told Lauver that he, as an American, had won the birth lottery. The phrase stayed with him as he headed to Iowa State University. “I am reminded of this every day I wake, that as young farmers ‘we have truly won the birth lottery,’” he said. “In a time of intensive capital requirements, tight profit margins, and a business that continues to be cyclical across generations, the opportunity to work the land is due to hard work and rewarded efforts of all those who came before us.” This fall, Lauver combined for the first time, sitting next to his 84-yearold grandfather. “I asked Grandpa how this crop compared to last year’s crop, and he replied by saying it was his ‘best ever,’” Lauver said. “This is was by far the most rewarding aspect of my young career, seeing the smile on his face as I combined corn and soybeans with him sitting beside me. As farm families, we’re collectively trying to build sometime that will last forever. Lauver is active in ISA, 4-H, Farm Bureau, the Agriculture Future of America Alliance and Iowa Corn Growers Association. Lauver is pursuing his Master of Agribusiness from Kansas State University, farms and is a sales representative for DuPont Pioneer. He was nominated by other farmers across northern Iowa for the award.
SCC board asks for cost estimate for possible projects By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor South Central Calhoun School board members grappled with questions about how big of a building project they should pursue, and how to convince community members to approve a bond for construction, at their meeting Dec. 19. Two big questions before the board were which building’s needs to address first, and whether the district should create a space for a day care program at some point in the future. A recent series of public meetings shows community members had the most support for a gym, additional classroom space and a reconfiguration of the elementary school building, Superintendent Jeff Kruse said. That’s a problem, SCC teacher and coach Dave Birks said.
The facilities committee, on which Birks served, “started because of the lack of gym space at the middle school,” he said. “I hope people don’t forget why this started. I don’t know how, when that started it, (a middle school gym) became the lowest priority.” Board member Ryan Hildreth said he understood where Birks was coming from; when the whole process began, Hildreth said he thought the biggest need was a gym at the middle school. Teams there often have their practices canceled to make room for high school games, and occasionally also lose practice time because of concerts being held in the gym. “I don’t think I was well informed before the whole (facilities committee) process,” about the broad needs at the elementary school, though, Hildreth said.
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Kruse announces intentions to resign as SCC superintendent By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor
Bill Hungate sorts toys and other gifts at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
South Central Calhoun Superintendent Jeff Kruse gave board members a resignation letter Dec. 19, though he asked the board not to act on it until they had a chance to discuss a timeline for leaving. Ideally, he said, he would like to finish his duties in the middle of next school year. Board members indicated they would pick up the discussion at the January board meeting, in an executive session. “I’ve always been one who is willing to take risks related to employment and I’m looking forward to my next challenge,� Kruse said in an email to The Graphic-Advocate Dec. 20. “I have not reached retirement age yet, but I am certainly getting closer. It simply is nearing the time for someone else to serve the district.� SCC shares Kruse’s services with two other school districts, LaurensMarathon and Ar-We-Va. He has been a superintendent for 21 years, and worked in education for 31
Vicky Keonin prepares to fill a bag with gifts for a family Dec. 19. Keonin helped with a group that provided gifts to 31 area families before Christmas. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
years. He cited several accomplishments he was proud of. “As for my work at SCC, we’ve accomplished many things together,� he said. “In my letter it states but (is) not limited to: a successful reorganization; strong programs in many academic and extra-curricular areas; improved finances; well-maintained building and grounds and transportation departments; and a sense of leadership pride.� Board members are hoping to get advanced notice of up to seven teacher retirements this year. The board will offer seven slots for early retirement, for teachers who have been with the district for at least 20 years. Twenty-four teachers are eligible for the early retirement, which would include a $10,000 payout. Kruse said the motivation behind the offer isn’t financial this year, though it has been in past years. “It would be more trying to get ahead of the curve with hiring earlier rather than later,� Kruse said. Administrators have heard reports that several teachers were considering retiring this year.
Lake City volunteers prep donations for families Howrey retires after 45 By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor For three decades, volunteers have been preparing food, gifts and treats for families in Lake City, Lohrville, Lanesboro and Yetter. This year, the group will organize goody bags for 31 families, who have a total of 61 children. Included in the gifts will be tickets to the Capri
Theatre and a voucher for Lake City Food Center. “It’s fun,� Judy Hungate said while sorting gifts into the correct bags Dec. 19 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City. “We used to meet (to get ready). We have done it so long we have it down to a science.� Using community donations, the group also purchases South Central Calhoun Titans sweatshirts for each
child. Having those school shirts helps the children in low-income families to be able to participate in school spirit days, Hungate said. The volunteers don’t know the recipients’ names; another organization in the community provides a list of families that just shows the age, gender and clothing sizes for the children. Police officers were set to deliver the gifts Dec. 19. A men’s Catholic group f irst
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founded the project, collecting gifts for families within the church parish. Eventually, Hungate said, the program expanded to Southern Cal School District families. The group kept the same geographical area to serve after the school district combined with Rockwell City/Lytton to form South Central Calhoun. Employees of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and McCraryRost Clinic adopted 22 of the families, while other individuals and community groups picked up the rest of the families. The SCC FFA donated fruit, and Lake City churches donated hats and mittens. Area CCD students, who participate in Catholic religious education classes, helped shop for toys, too, Hungate said. Children’s gifts ranged from sleds to board games. “You name it, it looks like they’re getting it,� Hungate said. “Blankets, books, toiletry items – it’s just everything.�
By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor For nearly half a century, Judy Howrey has reported to the same building for work. This week, Howrey, who served as the Calhoun County auditor for the past 32 years, headed to the building as an employee for the last time. “I like all aspects of it,� Howrey said of working as auditor. “It’s been really interesting.� As auditor, her duties have ranged from running elections to keeping track of drainage issues. The auditor also serves as the secretary for the Board of Supervisors, processes passport applications and manages the county’s budgeting process. “Elections are very exciting, but nerve-wracking,� she said. “My election code book is three inches thick, and that doesn’t include the legislative changes each year.� Howrey attended trainings regularly, to keep current with the changes in rules and regulations. And has she ever seen some changes. Her first job with the county was with the Auditor’s Office, more than a decade before she was elected. At that time, she said, budgets were completed with pencil and paper. The county had 21 voting precincts, some buildings so old there wasn’t electricity available until election day. Howrey recalled setting up 600-pound ballot machines using flashlights for light. The county now has just 10 precincts, the result of the Americans with Disabilities Act disqualifying a number of the old country school sites used by townships. Finding election workers has been a consistent challenge during her tenure, she said. “The election workers are a very important part of this process,� she said. A 1967 graduate of Sac City High School, Howrey started her career at Gray and Gray law office in Rockwell City. She said that job sent her to the courthouse frequently, and she quickly familiarized herself with the different offices. She spent four
SCC In the Middle Our seventh grade students are really excited for Christmas! Besides looking forward to having a week off school, they are anxious to see what packages have been left for them under the tree. Many of the most popular items on their wish lists are technology: iPhone 7, Fitbit, Xbox One, PS4, and the Apple watch. Others prefer more traditional gifts such as gel pens and colored pencils, fishing lures, and a puppy. Some of our students get to open their gifts while vacationing in Florida, Minnesota, and Colorado. Hopefully Santa will bring snow so the rest of the class can enjoy their plans for skiing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding. Regardless of the gifts or travel plans, we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
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years in the Auditor’s Office, then nine years in the Assessor’s Office before running against a former coworker, who had been elected Auditor. “My theme when I ran back in 1984 was service to the public,� Howrey said. “That theme I have always tried to continue.� Working in the Auditor’s Office has given her lots of opportunities to interact with the public, both in person and over the phone. More recently, she’s also gotten to know other officials across the state through electronic communications, as well as at auditor training events. She’ll miss the people the most, she said. She hasn’t just served Calhoun County residents. Howrey was president of the District 1 Auditor’s Association, a group comprised of auditors from a number of central Iowa counties. She also served on Congressman Tom Lathan’s 4th Congressional District Military Academy Board, for which she interviewed military academy applicants. She also enjoyed giving annual tours of the courthouse to young students. As retirement approaches, Howrey said she is looking forward to having time for home tasks she’s put off, as well as having more time to spend with her grandchildren.
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Empty Nest By Curt Swarm Three Christmas Tale Here are three Christmas tales from the annals of the Swarm family. I’ve written about each one separately before. For the sake of brevity, I’ll combine the three into one. There was no money for Christmas. My mother, always the “makedo� type, and the recycle queen before the word “recycle� was born, was going to make underwear for us kids out of cotton feed sacks. But she needed thread. At the dry-goods store, she studied the rack of thread, like a hawk scouring a field from high above for mice. She would buy the cheapest white, but it had to be strong to stand up under multiple hand washings. Her fingers moved along each dowel containing spools of thread, feeling the thread. The higher priced thread was at the top of the rack, in bright, beckoning colors. The lower-priced white was toward the bottom. “Five cents a spool,� she noted. She had 13 cents. Her fingers stopped. There was something tightly wrapped around one dowel, and it wasn’t thread. She began to unwind the greenish paper. It was money! There was $80—four twenties, wrapped around a thread dowel. She had her Christmas money! I was beginning to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. And with that doubt, came the sickening feeling that it was really my parents who were buying all those gifts. I felt terribly guilty, because I knew how
poor we were and what sacrifices my parents made for us kids. I spilled my guts to my mother. She put her arms around me and assured that there was a Santa Claus. It was laundry day and I could smell bleach on her hands. Christmas morning came, and us kids rushed down the stairs to a wonderful scene of gifts, treats and stuffed stockings. Later in the morning, my mother called me over to the window. We’d had our first snow. It was a white Christmas! The snow was wet and slushy. Across the front yard, there were two unmistakable, parallel sleigh tracks, with deer-hoof prints. I was convinced. There was a Santa Claus! Years later, when I asked about the phenomenon, Mom confessed that the “sleigh tracks� were made from ice falling off overhead power lines, as were the “hoof tracks� from flecks of ice. It was Christmas magic! Everything was complete, except there was no grand Christmas dinner. All the money had gone to gifts, which were mostly winter coats, mittens, and of course, feed-sack underwear. It was going to be the old standby, macaroni and tomatoes for our Christmas feast, a staple at our house. Dad was standing at the front door looking out. It was a dreary Christmas day, with low-hanging clouds and our first snow. Suddenly, Dad moved to the coat closet and pulled
out his single-shot .22. He stepped out on the front porch. Us kids rushed to the window to see what was going on. A lone duck had landed in our front yard. Dad, steadying himself against a porch post, took careful aim, and put a bullet through the duck’s head. We had roast duck for Christmas dinner! Years later, when I had kids of my own, I was able to bring my son to the window overlooking our backyard. There, in the freshly-fallen snow of Christmas, were two unmistakable sleigh tracks. My son was in awe. I didn’t point out to him the two overhead power lines. Yes, Ginnie, there is a Santa Claus! Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319217-0526, email him at curtswarm@ yahoo.com, or find him on FaceBook. Curt’s stories are also read on 106.3 FM in Farmington.
SCC Board from page 1 Board members expressed concerns that they wouldn’t be able to get enough district voters to support an expensive building project. Board President Ron Maulsby pointed to the recently failed Iowa Central Community College bond referendum as an example of how voters are thinking about requests to raise taxes. Facility committee member John Hanks said he was supportive of the idea of adding a community workout facility to the elementary school gym, with a walking track and possibly a room with other equipment. Rockwell City is the only community of its size in the region without such a workout facility, and that might be a selling point when it came time to ask voters for support. But he also pointed out that at least one of the gyms the facilities committees members toured would meet the district’s athletic needs and cost just $1.4 million, a low enough figure that the district could finance construction without seeking a bond. “I can’t speak for the rest of the
board, (but) I’m not comfortable not going to the voters with this,� Hildreth said. To keep the process moving, board member Judy Hungate asked Kruse to get cost estimates for all of the proposed designs. “I would think they could give us a rough cost estimate for the (full proposal) of all three buildings,� Hungate said. “We could see if there was something we would eliminate.� One of the items that caused some contention was a suggestion to include space for a district-supported daycare at the elementary school. Elizabeth Stanek, executive director of Linking Families and Children, and child care consultant Rebekah Hungate told the board about similar programs in neighboring counties, explaining who covers which costs when daycare providers partner with school districts. Right now, they said, Lake City and Rockwell City daycare providers – certified and uncertified – only have enough openings to care for about 15 percent of children 9 and younger in those
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two towns. Offering daycare is “one way that rural schools keep kids in their district,� Stanek said. Otherwise, parents who work in Fort Dodge, for example, put their children in day care in the city, and often end up open enrolling their children in schools there, instead of in their home district. These school daycares often run in the red for several years, Stanek said. Board member Alan Wedemeyer asked whether the district could partner with Calhoun County REC for funding, or Iowa Central Community College’s early childhood education training program for staffing. Both could offset some of the costs, he said. Those are an option, the childcare experts said. Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. Director Jill Heisterkamp said she also knew of programs that could help with funding, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which has a number of grants available that could help with the cost of building space for a daycare on school grounds. She said sees advantages for school districts helping create daycares, particularly with creating an environment that can support new workers and their families, if a company chooses to bring a new business to a rural area. Maulsby said he’s heard some critique of the suggestion from parents located in Lake City, who are opposed to subsidizing child care in Rockwell City. Another problem, board members noted, was that the district didn’t just have extra space on hand for a daycare. Rebekah Hungate said she thought the board should at least look into the options, for the longevity of the district. “I see the need for it,� she said. “If we don’t invest in something now, we’re going to lose these families.� On a related matter, the board authorized the SCC Little League group to seek funding for improvements at the baseball fields by the elementary school. League officials said they would be holding all home games at those fields next summer. Some of the improvements, such as creating dugouts for one of the fields, would be constructed in such a way that the dugout could be moved, if the elementary school ends up expanding in the next few years.
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Every Thursday – 9:30 a.m. Coffee at the Library in Lake City; 4 p.m. “Audrey’s All Stars� Reading Program at the J.J. Hands Library; Calhoun County Farmers Market from 3:30-5:30 through Sept. 24. Every Friday – Rockwell City Rotary Club meets at noon at the Community Building on the Square in Rockwell City. Every Saturday - 10 a.m. Story Time at Lake City Public Library. Ages 3-6 Every Saturday – NA Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City
SCC EVENTS Monday, January 2: Boys Swimming vs. Sioux City East @ Carroll 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3: Classes Resume; JV Girls/JVR Boys BB @ Ida Grove 4 p.m.; BB @ Ida Grove 6 p.m.; Wrestling vs. Woodbury Central, Alta-Aurelia & Okoboji @ Moville 6 p.m. Thursday, January 5: MS BB vs. PAC/LM 4 p.m. - Boys-Rockwell City - Girls-Pomeroy; FFA Meeting
@ Ag Building 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 6: BB vs. SL St. Mary’s @ Rockwell City 6 p.m. Saturday, January 7: JV Wrestling Tournament @ Ogden 9 a.m.; Wrestling @ Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament 10 a.m.; Boys Swimming @ Johnston Invitational 11 a.m. Monday, January 9: JV Wrestling Tournament @ Emmetsburg 5 p.m.; JVR Boys/JV Girls/JV Boys BB @
Alta 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 10: MS BB vs. SL St. Mary’s @ Lake City 4 p.m.; Wrestling vs. Manson/NW Webster & Emmetsburg @ Rockwell City 6 p.m.; BB vs. Humboldt @ Lake City 6:30 p.m.; Fine Arts Booster Meeting @ Lake City 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11: TLC AD Meeting @ Pocahontas 9:30 a.m.
L.C. BETTERMENT AFTER HOURS
R.C. CHAMBER COFFEE
After Hours are held the last Friday of each month. If you are interested in hosting a Betterment After Hours, please contact betterment@lakecityiowa. com or call/text 712-464-7611.
Will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Livestock prices stabilizing after rollercoaster rise and fall The market for livestock has been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few years. Strong prices during 2014 and early 2015 have given way to lower prices that are more in line with what producers saw from 2010-13. “Producers certainly have reinvested some of the profits of the last several years into their operations,� said Lee Schulz, livestock economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “The major downturn in prices has likely changed the payback period, but if these investments improved productivity and efficiency, thereby lowering costs, they will pay dividends. This is part of the reason that even in the ‘bad years’ some producers are making money. “Even with the lower commodity prices there are some opportunities available. Placements of feeder cattle this fall are showing the opportunity to hedge profits and the same is true for summer hog marketing.� While a major rebound in prices is not likely, the economic forecast does offer a bit more stability. “The periods of big adjustments in prices are likely behind us,� Schulz said. “If this is the case, decision making should be better informed as confidence in making projections improved and the ability to decipher opportunity and risk has been enhanced. Perhaps the most obvious sign of stability is the fact that markets are exhibiting somewhat seasonal behavior. Markets returning to more typical behavior allows producers and analysts to better understand and anticipate market movements.� In these times of small margins, knowing and understanding all the aspects of a farm business is critical to having success. “This is the time to be looking very critically for any opportunity to find profitable margins; having a marketing strategy and price risk
management plan in place is key,� Schulz said. “Profitability for any producer is contingent on favorable production, proper marketing and price risk management skills. Tightening margins are putting these necessary skills to the test.� Understanding costs and breakeven prices is absolutely critical. “Go back to your records and budgets from previous years to understand what your costs are,� Schulz said. “Records give the information needed to make sound business decisions. One way to establish price risk management objectives is to start with the cost of production and the amount of risk the operation can withstand.� ISU Extension and Outreach has resources available to better understand current financial conditions and what producers can do to man-
age their risks during periods of lower farm prices. Farm Financial Associates are available to provide a no-cost look at a farm’s complete financial situation. Ag Decision Maker is a decisionoriented agricultural business website with articles and other information written by ISU Extension and Outreach economists and farm management specialists. The Beginning Farmer Center helps inform and support those who are getting started in farming. It also works with established farmers on succession planning for when they leave the industry. The Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation provides information about the application of developments in agricultural law and taxation.
All Seats $2 Operated by Volunteers for the Community
Lake City Capri Theatre HOME ALONE
When Kevin’s family left on their European vacation, they forgot one thing: Kevin. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
Comedy/Family December 30 to January 1 *Rated PG* *1 hour 43 minutes* Purchase $10 Gift packs available at the Theatre, United Bank of Iowa or Lake City Hardware Volunteer sign-up at the theatre on weekends and at the Lake City Drive-In during the week. An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of buglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Friday, December 30 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 31 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 1 at 2:00 p.m. For more movie Information www.lakecitycapri.org Scan this QR code with your smartphone to visit our website and see the trailer for Home Alone Download a QR reader at www.acegroupnyc.com/qr or search your app store for “QR reader.�
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Grateful patient brings early Christmas gift to SMCH Peter Farley has a special place in his heart for the team at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City. The healthcare team has helped him overcome health challenges over the years, including a heart attack. Following his heart attack, the Lake City resident enrolled in the cardiac rehabilitation program at SMCH to strengthen his heart. “I come to Cardiac Rehab for a few reasons,� says Farley. “The program keeps me committed to regular exercise, and it provides an opportunity to meet other people who are also in the program. We have an informal support group that keeps each of us going.� Also keeping him motivated is the sleek new Nu Step machine he donated to the cardiac rehab department. For the second time, he saw a need to improve the equipment in the department and generously donated the machine. He donated the first Nu Step in 2014 and then decided to donate a second one. “Using the Nu Step is very helpful to patients. Having two machines available allows more people to benefit from the equipment during their time at cardiac rehab. I’ve had a positive experience with the program and want others to benefit as well,� shares Farley. “We are very grateful for his continued generosity and support of our cardiac rehab department,� says Megan Huster, RN and director of the department. “His kindness benefits many and we are very appreciative.� Exercise on the Nu Step is just a part of the cardiac rehab team’s goals for Peter. They also monitor his health during each session by checking his blood pressure and encourage healthy eating. “I take comfort in knowing professionals are here to help if something happens during exercise. I know I’m in the right spot. The team approach to make sure I’m receiving the best care is reassuring,� says Farley.
Shady Oaks Care Center employees are seen with food items they donated for a holiday food drive to benefit the Lake City Food Pantry, housed at Woodlawn Christian Church. The drive fits with the mission of Vetter Health Services, which owns Shady Oaks, officials said, particularly the value of having a quality reputation, being known for promoting relationships of trust, confidence, and loyalty through the quality of our services, the honesty of our people, and involvement in our community. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ ERIN SOMMERS
St. Anthony, Carroll Rec Center offer second Live Healthy Program Melanie and Peter Farley generously donated their second Nu-Step machine to the Cardiac Rehab department at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital. Megan Huster, RN, and the cardiac rehab team at SMCH has helped keep Peter motivated to exercise and strengthen his heart. PHOTO COURTESY SMCH
At the same time, the cardiac team is assured they can give every patient the benefit of using the Nu Step, thanks to Peter’s generosity. “A healthy future is the best Christmas gift we can give each patient and Peter is helping us make
that possible,� adds Huster. For more information about Cardiac Rehab services available at SMCH, contact Megan Huster, RN, at 712-464-4118 or Bev Watters, RN, at 712-464-3171, ext. 6283.
Help a neighbor stay warm with I CARE Cold weather is upon us, but for some staying warm can be a challenge. More than 200,000 Iowans are living in poverty and could struggle to pay their heating bills this winter. MidAmerican Energy Company has a program to help. I CARE allows customers to donate money to help individuals in their community pay their heating bills. MidAmerican Energy matches 25 percent of the contributions. Last year, customers donated approximately $225,000 and MidAmerican Energy contributed nearly $60,000 for a total of about $285,000. This amount helped over 1,300 families in need. Every dollar given goes directly to local community action agencies that use the money to provide heating assistance to individuals who are unemployed, living on fixed or low incomes, or experiencing a family
crisis; money is not used by the company. All donations remain local, helping those in the donor’s community. Individuals must meet their state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program guidelines to receive assistance. “With cold, bluster y months ahead, many families will need help staying warm and safe this winter,� said Terry Ousley, vice president, customer satisfaction for MidAmerican Energy. “We appreciate the continued generosity of our customers to help those in need. It’s because of their generosity that we can provide the gift of warmth to thousands this holiday season.� Customers can contribute to I CARE by simply adding a dollar amount to their monthly MidAmerican Energy bill and noting on the bill stub or online that the overpayment should be applied to I CARE. They
Lake City Plaza Apartments Affordable Housing offering 2 bedroom apartments, refrigerator and stove, resident controlled heat, on site laundry, handicap units. Rental Assistance Available. Application Available call 712- - “This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.�
can also contribute by filling out an online pledge form and making a one-time or recurring donation. In addition to I CARE, individuals looking to support a family member, friend or neighbor in need can make a phone payment to be applied directly to that customer’s account by calling MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632. Payments can be made anonymously, or MidAmerican Energy can send the recipient a gift receipt. There is no charge to either the giver or receiver for this service.
wellness plan. In the final session, all educators will be on-hand to discuss goal setting and next steps. Participants will also enjoy sampling healthy recipes and learning about recipe substitutions for healthy cooking. “We are always looking for ways to educate our community members on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle before health issues arise,� said Adams. “It’s about sharing the tools and resources we have available with our neighbors, to provide a starting point that will make a difference for the rest of their life. As a result, incorporating healthy habits into your everyday routine will not only improve health, but will also increase energy and improve selfesteem and overall quality of life.� The one-hour Live Healthy program will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25. For more information, contact Deb Adams at 712-794-5901 or McKenzie Kiger at (712) 792-5400. Pre-registration is required, and registration is limited to 25. Participants may pre-register in the St. Anthony Chronic Care Center or at the Rec Center.
By Erin Sommers Graphic-Advocate Editor Paul Hammond of Tulas, Okla., was surprised to pick up the Nov. 9 edition of The Graphic-Advocate and see a familiar looking building. Hammond, 93, who was born in Lake City and grew up there, is the grandson of D.D. Hammond, who built the small cabin for a music teacher who moved to Lake City in the early part of the 20 th Century. The Calhoun County Museum recently acquired the cabin, and area Boy Scouts have been restoring it. “My grandfather was a very stalwart gentleman in Lake City,� Hammond said. D.D. Hammond had just an eighthgrade education, but became a Baptist minister, mayor of Lake City, bought a grocery store and moved houses around town. The elder Hammond likely built the cabin not long after his grandson’s birth, he added. “It had heat in it,� Hammond said, recalling the details that he could remember. “The table could be rolled back up on the wall.� The younger Hammond left Lake City when he began attending Sioux Falls College. He was a U.S.-based pilot during World War II.
Winter walking can be a slippery slope for seniors When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather. Most dangerous are: hypothermia, Frostbite, snow shoveling injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning and falls in ice and snow. If you are at risk of falling while walking on winter sidewalks or have already experienced a traumatic fall, here’s advice to stick to so you don’t slip. Elderbridge Agency on Aging offers the following measures to stay safe in slippery conditions. Inspect outsoles on your shoes and boots for excessive wear. Replace badly worn footwear. Boots with deep cleats are best when walking on snow. If ice is expected, use ice cleats or Yaktrax that fit over your shoes/boots to provide increased traction on ice. Be sure to remove them once you are indoors, as they can be slippery on hard surfaced flooring or catch on carpet. Consider an ice gripper for your cane or use hiking poles with rubber tips that can be removed to leave an ice tip on the bottom for use in icy
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On Jan. 4, the Chronic Care Center at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, in conjunction with the Carroll Recreation Center, will kick off the Live Healthy program. This year marks the second year the organizations have jointly offered the four-week class structured to promote healthy lifestyle choices for adults. Each hands-on, interactive class will be led by a trained professional and feature a 15-minute exercise session. The first class will focus on exercise, an introduction to the Rec Center, a review of exercise classes and equipment available, as well as basic exercise instruction. The session will be led by Susan Glass, MS, St. Anthony Exercise Physiologist, and McKenzie Kiger, Recreation Superintendent. The second class, conducted by St. Anthony Dietitians Sasha Bloyer, RD, LD, and Krista Heuton, RD, LD, will focus on healthy eating and portion control. Deb Adams, ARNP, St. Anthony Chronic Care Center Director; Deb Dieter, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator; and Cara Vogl, ARNP, St. Anthony, will conduct the third class on strategies that build motivation and help to achieve success – both key to maintaining a
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conditions. Take slower smaller steps, especially when turning. Understand that activities such as crossing streets will take longer. Wear gloves to keep hands free (not in your pockets) to help balance yourself. Consider a backpack, an over-theshoulder strapped bag, or a suitcase/ cart with wheels to carry items. Besides keeping your hands free for balance assistance, your vision will not be obstructed. When you have a choice, travel on pathways that are in direct sunlight since they are often less icy. Be aware that sunlight causes melting and refreeze (black ice) should be expected. If snow and ice cannot be removed from a particular area, spread ice melt or sand to improve traction. Oil absorbent and paver base are great alternatives to sand. Carry a zip plastic bag in your pocket filled with kitty litter to spread out ahead of your path if there is an unavoidable icy area.
If a sidewalk is icy, consider walking on the ground next to it. Be alert for holes and uneven surfaces. Wear brightly colored clothing so you are more visible to motorists. Consider applying ref lective tape on your outdoor clothing and cane or walker. Shorter days mean more time in the dark. Keep walking paths clear of snow and ice. Be aware and be cautious. Walk as though snow and ice are present with an upright posture, weight above knees, short strides and a flat footed gait. Stephanie Carlson of Elderbridge teaches “Stepping On� fall prevention workshops. Carlson says “If you can’t do your own snow removal, hire someone or ask for help to ensure that there are clear pathways when out walking around your property. To prevent falls, don’t go outside until pathways are clear. If the weather is bad outside, stay inside and wait until the weather is better or have someone help you walk outside.� Take great care getting in and out
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ISU Land Value Survey shows 5.9 percent decrease statewide since 2015 Average Iowa farmland value has shown a decline for the third year in a row — the first time this has happened since the 1980s farm crisis — and is now estimated to be $7,183 per acre. The statewide per acre value declined $449, or 5.9 percent, since November 2015. Farmland values hit a historic high in 2013, but have steadily declined since then. The statewide average value for an acre of farmland is now about 17.5 percent lower than 2013 values. Land values were determined by the 2016 Iowa State University Land Value Survey, which was conducted in November by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Results from the survey are consistent with results by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Realtors Land Institute and the US Department of Agriculture. Wendong Zhang, assistant professor of economics at Iowa State University, led the annual survey. The $7,183 per acre, and 5.9 percent drop in value, represents a statewide average of low, medium and high quality farmland. The survey does also report values for each land
quality type, crop reporting district (district hereafter) and all 99 counties individually. Average farmland values hit a historic peak of $8,716 per acre in 2013, but declined 8.9 percent in 2014, 3.9 percent in 2015 and have now fallen an additional 5.9 percent. “The golden era of phenomenal, yet abnormal growth in farm income and land values, as we saw from 2006 to 2013, is already behind us. The land market is going through an orderly adjustment while the U.S. agricultural sector, a competitive industry, is trying to adjust to the old normal of zero industry-wise net profits,� said Zhang. “For a pessimist, there are reasons to worry, especially for landowners and/or producers who are over-leveraged. For an optimist, this decline is still modest, and the probability of a replay of the 1980s farm crisis is low.� Zhang said the likelihood of another farm crisis is low due to steady farm income accumulation before the downturn, a stronger government safety net and an overall lower debt level in the agriculture sector. Starting in 2004, several factors, including the ethanol boom and historically low interest rates, drove
five consecutive years of doubledigit growth in average farmland values. By 2008, average values were almost 70 percent higher than 2004, and by 2013, average values were over 230 percent higher than 2004 values. While they have declined three years in a row now, average values are still 173 percent higher than 2004. The decline didn’t come as a surprise for some — in November 2015, over 75 percent of ISU Land Value Survey respondents thought land values in their territory would continue to decline in 2016. The majority predicted the decline would be either less than 5 percent or between 5 and 10 percent, which is consistent with the 5.9 percent decrease reported by the 2016 ISU survey. “Looking ahead, land values might continue to adjust downwards in the next year or two,� said Zhang. “This is consistent with the stagnant corn and soybean futures prices and potential rise in interest rates; however, many respondents to the ISU survey are hoping for the market to rebound in three or four years.� All 99 counties reported a drop in average land values this year. For the fourth year in a row, Scott and Deca-
tur counties reported the highest and lowest farmland values, respectively. Decatur County reported a value per acre of $3,443, a loss of $71, or about 2 percent, from last year’s report. Scott County reported a value of $10,335, a decrease of $583 per acre, or about 5.3 percent, close to the statewide average decline of 5.9 percent. Plymouth and Sioux counties reported the largest dollar decrease in values, $747 per acre, and Monona County reported the largest percent decline in values, 8.4 percent. Decatur County reported the smallest dollar decrease, $70 per acre, and Decatur, Appanoose, Wayne, and Lucas counties all reported the smallest percent decrease in average values, at 2 percent.All nine districts reported a loss in average land values in 2016. The highest average land values were reported in the Northwest district, at $9,243 per acre. The lowest average values were reported in the South Central district, at $4,241 per acre. The largest district-wide decrease in value was in West Central Iowa, which reported a drop of 8.7 percent, bringing farmland values there down to $7,358 per acre. The
smallest decrease was reported in the Southeast district, 2.6 percent, bringing values there to $6716 per acre. Low-quality land in the Southwest and South Central districts were the only areas to show an increase in average values, reporting gains of 2.9 and 5.2 percent, respectively. Zhang says that the increase is due to strong recreational demand and high Conservation Reserve Program payments. Statewide, low quality land declined the least, $169 per acre, or 3.5 percent. Medium quality land declined $422 per acre, or 5.9 percent. High quality land statewide declined the most per acre, losing $606, or 6.5 percent, of its value. The statewide averages per acre for low, medium and high quality land are now $4,665, $6,705 and $8,758, respectively. The most common positive factors influencing land prices noted by survey respondents were low interest rates, strong crop yields, limited land supply and strong demand. The most commonly cited negative influences were lower commodity prices, high input prices, livestock losses, weak cash rental rates and a weaken-
ing global economy and stock market returns. The ISU Land Value Survey was initiated in 1941, the first in the nation, and is sponsored annually by Iowa State University. The survey is typically conducted every November while the results are released every mid-December. Only the state average and the district averages are based directly on the ISU survey data. The county estimates are derived using a procedure that combines the ISU survey results with data from the U.S. Census of Agriculture. The ISU Land Value Survey is based on reports by agricultural professionals knowledgeable of land market conditions such as appraisers, farm managers and agricultural lenders, and actual land sales. It is intended to provide information on general land value trends, geographical land price relationships, and factors inf luencing the Iowa land market. The 2016 survey is based on 518 usable responses providing 711 county land values estimates. Forty-eight percent of respondents answered the survey online.
Calhoun County Calhoun County Extension to host private pesticide applicators instruction course Courthouse to Iowa State University Extension training will be conducted by Angie munity Hospital before the two-hour will also be held at 7 p.m. fee for private pesticide applicator and Outreach, Calhoun County of- Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension and Out- session. March 2 at the Landus Cooperative recertification but applicators must close for holiday fice would like to advise private reach Field Agronomist. For questions, please call ISU Community Room in Farnhamville. attend the entire meeting to receive The Calhoun County Courthouse will be closed Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day.
pesticide applicators of the continuing instructional course to be held at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell City. The
Participants are encouraged to arrive early to register and take advantage of the health screening options provided by Stewart Memorial Com-
Extension and Outreach, Calhoun County office at 712-297-8611. If you are not able to attend the course in January, the same training
Iowa private pesticide applicators can also receive recertification credit by attending a Crop Advantage meeting. There is no additional
credit. PSEP fees are included with the Crop Advantage registration cost.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month.
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Confirmation
CHURCH NEWS AUBURN ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Charles Bettin, Interim Pastor Zion: Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship
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UNITED METHODIST Anita Bane, Pastor Wednesday, November 23: NO CONFIRMATION Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving; Office Closed Friday, November 25: Office Closed Sunday, November 27: 1st Sunday of Advent; UM Student Day; 9 a.m. Jolley Worship; 9:45 a.m. Jolley Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Rockwell City Worship; 11:30 a.m. Decorate Church for Christmas (Rockwell City); 2-4 p.m. HCI Meeting @ Gowrie UMC Tuesday, November 29: 8 a.m. Prayer Service (Rockwell City); 2 p.m. Set Up for Mobile Food Pantry; 4:30 p.m. Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday, November 30: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation @ Rockwell City
FARNHAMVILLE HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Robert Zellmer Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes; 9:30 a.m. Worship FARNHAMVILLE FIRST UNITED CHURCH Rev. James H. Chestnutt Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship GLIDDEN GRACE BAPTIST Rev. R.E. Hamilton, Pastor Aaron Strube, Associate Pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages); 10:30 a.m. Morning Service; 5:30 p.m. Praise & Prayer Time; 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. Bibleland; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Lorinda Hoover Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship *September-December Sunday School @ Glidden Presbyterian* *January-April Sunday School @ Glidden United Methodist* Mondays-Thursdays: 3:30 p.m. Glidden-
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LAKE CITY UNION CHURCH A UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN (USA) CONGREGATION Rev. Beth Harbaugh Wednesday, December 28: No REACH or Gathering; 7:30 p.m. Choir Thursday, December 29: 2:30-4 p.m. Food Bank Sunday, January 1: No Bell Choir; 10 a.m. Worship; 11 a.m. Coffee PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Ferderer, Pastor Wednesday, December 28: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, January 1: 9 a.m. Worship Wednesday, January 4: 10:30 a.m. Pastor @ Opportunity Living; 6 p.m. Catechism Class; 7:45 p.m. Board of Elders Meeting ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Lynn Bruch Masses: 5:30 p.m. Tues. and 8 a.m. Fri. Saturdays: 5 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. Confessions: Saturday 4:30 p.m. WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Roy Karlen, Pastor Sundays: 9 a.m. Adult & Children Sunday School; 10:10 a.m. Worship; 6-7:30 p.m. Bible Study Worship LANESBORO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Lorinda Hoover Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship Wednesdays: 4 p.m. After School Special; 5:30 p.m. Chimes; 6 p.m. Community Potluck; 7 p.m. Youth Group Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. Community Coffee LOHRVILLE ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Fr. Lynn Bruch Masses: No Sunday Morning Mass
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SHADY OAKS Santa Claus decided to take a break from all of his hard work to visit our residents and team members at Shady Oaks! The morning was full of laughs and singing while taking pictures with the jolly man and Mrs.
Claus. Residents enjoyed visiting with one another while waiting to see the big man in red. With hot chocolate and a candy cane in hand, it was easy to reminisce amongst each other over Christmas traditions.
SUNNYVIEW Sunnyview News 12-23-2016 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,â&#x20AC;? from Luke 2:14 in King James Version. Hope you had a Merry Christmas, with friends and loved ones close, and safe travel. We have been enjoying visits from musical groups. For instance, the Cub Scouts came to sing Christmas carols here in the Sunnyview dining room on Thursday evening, December 15th. We have seen several groups before them, and others may be coming in the next few days around the holidays. Wow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are blessed - thank you! And how about those postal delivery people - whom we see every day except Sundays and holidays? Thank you to them and also to the other delivery people like UPS and FedEx. This must be an incredibly busy season for all of them. At Christmas we bring out many familiar things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; decorations, music, special recipes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what about entertainment? Remember the Christmas shows on television years ago? There was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andy Williams Christmas Show.â&#x20AC;? We understand he was an Iowa native from around Wall Lake, who has passed away. Of course, there was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolf the RedNosed Reindeer,â&#x20AC;? with Burl Ives singing, and also the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Drummer Boy.â&#x20AC;? There have been many remakes of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? by Charles Dickens. And who could forget the Charlie Brown Christmas specials. As for movies, many
people are fond of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Lifeâ&#x20AC;? with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed (wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she from Iowa, too?). And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget Bing Crosby in â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps you have other favorites. Someone mentioned that they liked the movie called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fourth Wise Man.â&#x20AC;? Maybe we could introduce some of those classic shows to certain young folks who missed them the first time around. A very large bowl was on the counter the other day in the Sunnyview kitchen. It was filled to overflowing with very large boiled potatoes. In fact, these may have been State Fair â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue ribbonâ&#x20AC;? size. One impressive spud on the top of the pile measured seven inches in length. No, these potatoes were not destined for the potato bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a seven inch potato might be too big for a dinner plate. According to Michelle, these boiled potatoes were destined for potato salad. Yum! How do you celebrate the arrival of the New Year? Some people go out to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ring it in.â&#x20AC;? Others are content to stay home, make popcorn and watch some movies. Do you watch the Rose Bowl parade and the Rose Bowl game, and the other bowl games? This year we have reason to watch the Outback Bowl played in Tampa, FL on January 2, 2017. Many of us will be cheering for the Black and Gold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go Hawkeyes! Best wishes and Happy New Year. Remember, the website is www. sunnyviewil.com and the coffee is always on.
SENIOR MENUS Meals served December 2 through January 4 at the Rockwell Community Center (712) 297-7401 Wednesday, December 28: Birthday Party - Baked Fish, Roasted Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Bananas & Oranges Thursday, December 29: Ham & Bean Soup, Corn Bread, Carrots,
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SUNNY KNOLL We hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas! I love this time of year! Under the Christmas tree is full of presents for our residents to open on Chrismtas morning! We have ate more Christmas cookies and goodies, than we probably should have. Thank you to Joy Monahan, Bonnie Debolt, Linda Haeder, Sandi Feld and Lynne Gentry for sharing Christmas goodies with us. We are so blessed to have so many people think of us during the holidays and throughout the year. We have been having fun this week doing Christmas Trivia. Thanks to Sue Carlson, for briging the the game â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tis the Seasonâ&#x20AC;? Christmas Trivia. We skipped our morning exercise class to play Trivia. We have some
smart people, because some of the questions were rather hard. We also talked about fruitcake! I was surprised that so many people had not tried fruitcake. I personally do not like it, but think everyone should try it at least one time in their life. So I am going to get a fruitcake for us to try. 2017 is just around the corner and I have been trying to plan some fun things for the year. We are excited to be having Jim VanScoy and Maurice Julles coming to Sunny Knoll to sing on January 24th at 2 pm. Come and join us for an afternoon of good music and fun. Stop in and see us and the fun things we are up to! Jennifer Roberts-Activity Director
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Knappâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Christmas Eve with their family. All of her children plus 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren enjoyed a soup supper. In lieu of attending church together, hymns were sung and stories of Christmas past were told. A great time was enjoyed by all. Rose Heath and Cecil Cook were Christmas guests of Jim and Cee Cee Rossmanith. On Monday, they were guests of Kim and Donnie Becher at Fort Dodge, other guests were Kim and Donnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and husband, Shelly and Rob from Cedar Rapids. Our Birthday best wished go out to: Krystal Vogel on the 26th, Deana Bencheck on the 28th, Tom Anderson on the 29th along with Jay Cunningham. Hope you all had a happy one. The answer to the trivia question is: 1857. Until next week when there will be more Christmas News, have a good one.
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Alumni: Deb Dooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dooley, was crowned Snowball Queen at the Christmas dance held at the Lake City Community High School following the basketball games on December 21. Other queen candidates were Kathy Betts, Karen Schrad and Jane Goins. Patricia Albright is one of five students at Wayne State College to be awarded scholarships. She will receive the Llewellyn Whitmore Memorable scholarship. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nutter. L. Redenius was re-elected fire chief at the meeting of the Lake City volunteer fireman held Monday evening at the fire station. Plans are being made for the annual Christmas party which will be held on Monday, December 13. The 1972 Maverick will be given to some lucky person from the surrounding trade area on Friday, December 24 at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Fred Krug of Rockwell City received the keys to the 1972 Maverick from Russ Miller Ford. Chris Astleford and Cheryl Johnson were the first two girls to join the Lake City High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FFA Chap-
ter. The 1970 National FFA convention voted to let girls join the FFA. Capri Theater: T. R. Baskin, staring Candice Bergen and Peter Boyle. Adults $1.25 and children .50c. Markets: corn - $1.07; beans $2.96; oats - .71c. Servicemen: Spec. 4 Ronald Anderson returned home November 18 from duty in Viet Nam. His next assignment is Fort Hood, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Anderson, Sr. This month 1896: Woodlawn Avenue Church will be dedicated next Sunday, November 15.
December 1921 95 Years Ago
Important Obituary: The death of T. Mack Easton of Lake City, Monday, November 28, 1921 marked the passing of one of Calhoun Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early pioneers. Mr. Easton, the eldest son of Martin and Minerva Easton, was born March 1, 1852 in Newburg township, Cass County, Michigan. At the age of 12 years he moved with his family to Calhoun County, Iowa, arriving at Lake City June 15, 1864; the trip being made overland, as the railroad had not reached this section of Iowa. On their arrival they were met by old acquaintances from
Cass County. There were four buildings in Lake City and one of them was the Court House. At the age of 12 Mack was head of his house hold as his father was partially paralyzed. It was on Mack to break sod with a team of oxen and to build a house of homemade brick on their homestead located about five miles southwest of town. He gained his education during the winter school terms and was teaching school at the age of 17 and taught for several winters. He was an avid painter of animals and landscapes which were later ranked some of the best in Iowa. Just a short time before his death he had been commissioned to paint a picture of Mt. Baker in Washington State. Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Some of his work can be seen around Iowa today. Installing electric lights in the hen house will increase egg production of the farm flock 40 to 60 percent. Lights should be turned on about 4 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning and left until daylight; then from dusk till about 6:30 p.m. One can make an automatic on switch by attaching an ordinary alarm clock to a string and mouse trap. When the alarm clock rings the mouse trap will close the connection and light the lights. Star Theater: December 27 and 28, The Sea Wolf, a Paramount special.
Also Pathway News Tuesday. Americanism: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americanism means loyal, cooperative life in this nation, under this nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Constitution. It is not merely faith and state of mind, but a program, present and pressingâ&#x20AC;?. President Harding. Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Remember the United States was reeling from the aftermath of WW 1 at this time. Markets: corn - .31 1/2c; oats - .24 1/2c; hogs - $5.00 m- $6.00; eggs .50c. The Superintendent of schools of Lake City is asking the cooperation of parents of children in the community in the control of scarlet fever. All children are required when absent to tell why and if because of the illness they must have a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certificate. The disease seems to be in perfect control. Corn burning in Iowa is still relatively expensive. It would require 10 acres of ordinary yield to heat the average home for the winter. Poorer coals may still make for better fuel considering the current corn prices. While it is true that cheap corn might be worth the same as cheap coal, for those who can, it may be better to hold your corn for better prices. Some may consider burning old posts or wood refuse of any kind.
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COURTHOUSE NEWS Speeding: Christopher Nelson Holt, Altoona; Kelly James Kramer, Carroll; Gregory John Reisz, Woodbine; Dustin Cabet Jurries, Ames; Lindsey Jean Pietig, Carroll; Jeff Daniel Blume, Roland; Zachary M. Wahl, Marshalltown; Steve Alan Rogers, Denison. Magistrate/District Court Judgments: State of Iowa vs Alexis Nicole Jean Birch, Carroll; Violation of instruction permit limitation, $140.00; & Speeding, $185.00. State of Iowa vs Dennis Ray Ehn, Pomeroy, Seatbelt violation, $135.00. State of Iowa vs Steven Allen Flynn, Green Isle, MN, Failure to comply with safety regulation rules, $135.00. State of Iowa vs Tuiloua Uele Hunkin, Indianola, Speeding, $120.00. State of Iowa vs Douglas James Lensing, 1st degree harassment, Dismissed, $100.00 court costs; & OWI-1st offense, 5 months 28 days suspended jail sentence, 2 days jail sentence, driver’s license revoked for 180 days, 1 year probation to Calhoun County Sheriff, $1,250.00 fine, $437.50 surcharge, $10.00 D.A.R.E. surcharge, restitution to Calhoun
County Fair Board, attorney fees, & $100.00 court costs. State of Iowa vs Tanner Earl Lowe, Fort Dodge, Speeding, $120.00. State of Iowa vs Brandon Lee McCarley, Pea Ridge, AR, Operate commercial vehicle-presence of alcohol, $135.00. State of Iowa vs Gabriel Montoya, Omaha, NE, Speeding, $195.00. State of Iowa vs David Nickie Philpot, Des Moines, Speeding, $120.00. State of Iowa vs Rose E. Strong, Lake City, Speeding, $120.00. State of Iowa vs Timothy Edward Waters, Lake City, Violation of financial liability coverage, $397.50; Operating a non-registered vehicle, $127.50; & Driving while under suspension, $397.50. State of Iowa vs Paige Marie Wollesen, Lake View, Seatbelt violation, $135.00. State of Iowa vs Joshua Jackson Zollinger, Williamsburg, Speeding, $120.00. Civil Court Judgments: Elizabeth Fay Chapman vs Robert Martin Chapman, Respondent must pay $644.00 per month child support & court costs. Jessica Marie Knoke vs Scott Allen Knoke, Petitioner must pay $50.00 court costs.
Midland Funding, LLC vs Shawn Richard Passow, $4,693.77 judgment with interest at the rate of 2.82% from 11/10/16, & court costs. Quit Claim Deed: Beverly J. Meyer to Beverly Meyer, Trustee & Beverly Meyer Trust, E1/2 NE1/4 Section 24-89-34; & SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 11-89-33. No Rev. Real Estate Contract: Joyce Majorowicz to Anissa R. Brown, S. 140’ of N. 200’ of W. 210’ Blk. 28, 3rd Addn., Pomeroy. Trustee’s Deed: Mary Elaine Lietz, Trustee & Marty Catherine Owens Rev. Trust to Gary L. Lietz & Mary Elaine Lietz, N1/2 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33; & SE1/4 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33. No Rev. Warranty Deed: Rodewald Family Farms, LLC to MLT, LLC, 82.34 Ac. Tr. Ex. 19.526 Ac. & N. 1000’ of E. 1000’, NE1/4 Section 07-87-31. Rev. $327.20. Nancy A. Nuemeyer Rev. Trust & Nancy A. Neumeyer, Trustee to Dale A. Quiring & Sheryl L. Quiring, 2.35 Ac. Tr., Parcel A, NW1/4 NW FRL1/4 Section 01-86-32. Rev. $39.20. Roger K. Gidel to Colleen Kaiser, John Kaiser, Jerry Gidel, & Susan
Gidel, N1/2 NW FRL1/4 Section 0686-32; & SW1/4 NW FRL1/4 Section 06-86-32. No Rev. Jerry Gidel & Susan Gidel to Roger Gidel & Colleen Kaiser, SE1/4 NE1/4 Section 01-86-33; SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22-87-33; E1/2 SW1/4 Section 22-87-33; & SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 22-87-33. No Rev. Mortgage: Jason L. Stamp & Leslie A. Stamp to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) & New Day Financial, LLC, Lts. 8 & 9, Blk. 2, Brower’s 3rd Addn., Rockwell City. Seth R. McCaulley & Angela M. McCaulley to Community State Bank, 4.27 Ac. Tr.-332’ x 560.87’ Tr., Lt. A, E1/2 NE1/4 Section 21-86-31. Lance Messerly & Brenda Messerly to United Bank of Iowa, Blks. 2 & 3 Ex. Tr., Original Town, Rinard; & Vacated 2nd Street & Alleys, Blks. 2 & 3, Original Town, Rinard. Laurie Jo McIntire & John Wayne McIntire to Security Savings Bank, 7.09 Ac. Tr., Lt. A, NE1/4 Section 24-87-31. Robert E. Lenz & Peggy M. Lenz to Farm Credit Services of America, PCA, S1/2 SW1/4 Section 10-88-32; & N1/2 SW1/4 Ex. 8.24 Ac. Tr., Section 10-88-32. Modification of Mortgage:
Frank C. Mohr, Inc. to Farm Credit Services of America, SE1/4 Section 18-89-34. Mortgage Release: United Bank of Iowa to Roger W. Willison & Theresa A. Willison, 20 Ac., Lt. A, SE1/4 Section 23-87-32. (2) First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa & Great Western Bank to James H. Nelson & Peggy L. Nelson, W. 100’ of E. 180’ of S. 145’ Lt. 6, Blk. 25, 7th Addn., Manson. Citizens Community Credit Union to Lesa R. Nobiling, 100’ x 75’ Tr. OL 18, SE1/4 Section 25-88-33. United Bank of Iowa to John M. Galletley, S1/2 NW1/4 Blk. 2, Sifford’s 1st Addn., Lake City. MetaBank & First Federal Savings Bank of the Midwest to Steven C. Smothers & Stormy K. Smothers, Lt. 2 Ex. E. 90’ of N. 20’ & Lt. 3, Blk. 27, Reynoldson Addn., Manson. United Bank of Iowa to Jason J. Janssen & Abby L. Janssen, 4.16 Ac. Tr., Lt. A, NE1/4 NE FRL1/4 Section 04-86-33. Affidavit: Mary Elaine Lietz, Trustee to Marty Catherine Owens Rev. Trust, N1/2 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33; & SE1/4 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33. Mary Elaine Lietz to Mary Elaine
Lietz, Trustee & Marty Catherine Owens Rev. Trust, N1/2 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33; & SE1/4 NE1/4 Section 31-86-33. Beverly J. Meyer, Trustee to Beverly Meyer Trust, E1/2 NE1/4 Section 24-89-34. Beverly J. Meyer, Trustee to Beverly Meyer Trust, SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 11-89-33. Nancy A. Neumeyer, Trustee to Nancy A. Nuemeyer Rev. Trust, 2.35 Ac. Tr., Parcel A, NW1/4 NW FRL1/4 Section 01-86-32. Dale A. Quiring & Sheryl L. Quiring to Nancy A. Neumeyer, Trustee & Nancy A. Nuemeyer Rev. Trust, 2.35 Ac. Tr., Parcel A, NW1/4 NW FRL1/4 Section 01-86-32. Easement: Matthew J. Halligan & Heather R. Halligan to Matthew J. Halligan & Heather R. Halligan, 0.03 Ac. Tr. & 0.36 Ac. Tr., Gov’t. Lt. 2, NW1/4 Section 27-89-32. Plat of Survey: Jon Myers, Surveyor & MER Engineering, Inc. to Eldon D. Freese, Ruth J. Freese, & Sandy Jones, 5.61 Ac. Tr., Parcel A, NE1/4 Section 2989-31. State Tax Lien: Iowa Department of Revenue to James Casey.
SCC girls win at Mapleton, fall to PAC/L-M By Doug Dornath
SCC senior Allison Birks goes up for a shot against PAC/L-M Thursday, Dec. 22 in Rockwell City as the Titans varsity girls basketball team took on the Indians in a non-conference contest. (photo by Doug Dornath)
It was a 1-1 week for the Titans last week entering the holiday break as the South Central Calhoun varsity girls basketball team defeated Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto 48-28 in Mapleton Tuesday, Dec. 20 and then fell to Class 3A, No. 1 Pocahontas Area/ Laurens-Marathon in Rockwell City Thursday, Dec. 22 by an 85-47 final. In the Titans victory over MVAO, Heidi Hammen had 22 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one blocked shot while teammate Allison Birks scored 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, had six assists and six steals and blocked three shots. Both Maddie Jones and Emma McKinney had five points against MVAO and Kelsi Carlson rounded out the scoring with four at Mapleton. The Titans finished 21-for-55 from the field and 5-for-7 from the free throw line at Mapleton. SCC led 12-8 after the first period and 25-16 at the half. By the end of the third period, SCC was up 36-23. In action against the defending Class 3A state champions PAC/LM, the Indians (9-0) rolled to a 32-9 first period lead and never looked back in the non-conference game at Rockwell City Dec. 22. The Titans were outscored 25-14 in the second period to trail 57-23 at the half. The Indians, led by Elle Ruffridge with 31 points on 13-for-22 shooting from the field including five threepointers, finished 34-for-62 from the field and were 13-for-28 from threepoint range. Also scoring in double figures for the Indians was Payton
SCC junior Hannah Seil is trapped by a pair of PAC/L-M defenders as the Titans took on the Class 3A, No. 1 Indians in Rockwell City Thursday, Dec. 22. (photo by Doug Dornath)
Hjerleid with 21 and Jocelyn Johnson with 16. The Titans (7-3) were led by Allison Birks with 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. Emma McKinney scored nine points against the Indians and Heidi Hammen had seven points, five rebounds and two assists. Hannah Seil scored six points for SCC, Maddie Jones had four points, three rebounds and two assists and Kelsi Carlson finished with one point in the loss. Up next for the Titans will be a trip to Ida Grove to take on the Falcons of OA-BCIG Tuesday, Jan. 3 and then a contest with Humboldt in Lake City Tuesday, Jan. 10. The Titans varsity will not see action against St. Mary’s
of Storm Lake Friday, Jan. 6 as the Panthers do not have a varsity team this season and SCC’s JV girls team will be in action instead. SCC varsity girls basketball statistics at Mapleton (Tuesday, Dec. 20): Final score: SCC 48, MVAO 28. SCC statistics — Points: Heidi Hammen 22, Allison Birks 12, Emma McKinney 5, Maddie Jones 5, Kelsi Carlson 4; Three-pointers made: McKinney 1; Rebounds: Birks 11, Hammen 10, Jones 6, Myk Schoop 4, Carlson 3, McKinney 3, Hannah Seil 2, Emily Henkenius 2; Assists: Birks 6, Jones 3, Abby Clark 3, Seil 1, Henkenius 1; Steals: Birks 6, McKinney 3, Jones 2, Hammen 2; Blocks: Birks 3, Seil 1, Hammen 1, Carlson 1.
Titan boys now 4-4 at holiday break By Doug Dornath
Maddie Jones of the South Central Calhoun varsity girls basketball team drives the lane against PAC/L-M in Rockwell City during a non-conference game against the Indians Thursday, Dec. 22. (photo by Doug Dornath)
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South Central Calhoun’s varsity boys basketball team rallied from a big halftime deficit against Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto but came up just short in the end by a 57-50 final in Mapleton Tuesday, Dec. 20. SCC is now 4-4 overall entering the holiday
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season break and the Titans will return to action Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Ida Grove against OA-BCIG. The Titans’ next home contest will be against St. Mary’s of Storm Lake in Rockwell City Friday, Jan. 6. Against MVAO, the Titans found themselves down 20-14 after the first period and were down 35-21 at the break. In the third period, SCC outscored MVAO 8-7 to trail 42-29 and in the fourth period SCC outscored MVAO 21-15. Leading the charge for SCC was Jared Birks with 18 points and five rebounds at Mapleton while A.J. Neubaum also scored in double figures with 13. Lucas Otto had six points, Jonas Otto scored five and Brendan Henkelman and Kody Case both scored four to round out the scoring for SCC. Case led the Titans in steals and assists with five apiece while Neubaum had four assists and both Birks and Jonas Otto each had three as-
sists. As a team, SCC was 20-for-47 from the field with a 5-for-10 effort at the free throw line. MVAO was led in scoring by Connor Beeck with 15 points, Colby Seuntjens and Juan Delagarza had 14 points apiece and Brady Goither was in double figures with 10. MVAO was 20-for-40 from the floor and 14for-20 from the free throw line. SCC varsity boys basketball statistics at Mapleton (Tuesday, Dec. 20): Final score MVAO 57, SCC 50. SCC statistics — Points: Jared Birks 18, A.J. Neubaum 13, Lucas Otto 6, Jonas Otto 5, Kody Case 4, Brendan Henkelman 4; Three-pointers made: Neubaum 2, Birks 2, J. Otto 1; Rebounds: Birks 5, J. Otto 5, Neubaum 3, L. Otto 2, Case 2, Micah Lantz 2, Henkelman 1; Assists: Case 5, Neubaum 4, Birks 3, J. Otto 3, Lantz 1; Steals: Case 5, Neubaum 2, Birks 2, J. Otto 2; Blocks: none.
thank you Thank you to everyone that participated in the Lake City Betterment Lighting Contest, great job everyone for lighting up our town! 1st Place Winner - Joey DeVries 2nd Place Winner - Bobby Rist We look forward to next year! Keep up the good work! Happy New Year!
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7. The South Central Calhoun Jazz Band also brought home another state championship this year, winning Class 2A for the second straight year at the contest in Des Moines. The win came as a pleasant surprise for band members, which had 15 new members, and instructor Tom Plummer. 8. SCC 2016 graduate Rylan Richardson earned a silver medal at the state wrestling championship in February. Richardson fell just short
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502078 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERNON C. STEPHENSON, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of Vernon C. Stephenson, Deceased, who died on or about November 17, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of December, 2016, the undersigned were appointed Administrator of the Vernon C. Stephenson Estate. 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 file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed 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 22nd day of December, 2016. Linda Hedman, Executor 119 Washington Street Rockwell City, IA 50579 Administrator of the Estate William D. Kurth Attorney for Administrator 823 W Main P.O. Box 126 Lake City, IA 51449 Date of second publication 4th day of January, 2017 Published in the Graphic Advocate on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 and January 4, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Lohrville NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION CITY OF LOHRVILLE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL FUND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LEASE PAYMENTS THEREUNDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 (GENERAL FUND) The City Council of the City of Lohrville, Iowa, will meet on January 10, 2017, at the JJ Hands Library Conference Room, in the City, at 6 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a leasepurchase agreement (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lease-Purchase Agreementâ&#x20AC;?) with lease payments thereunder in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the purpose of acquiring a copier for use at the City Hall and Municipal Library. The Lease-Purchase Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant to authority contained in Section 364.4 of the Code of Iowa and will constitute a general obligation of the City, provided, however, that principal and interest under the Lease-Purchase Agreement shall be payable from the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Fund and not from the direct imposition of a debt service property tax levy. At the aforementioned time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Lease-Purchase Agreement. After receiving objections, the City may determine to enter into the Lease-Purchase Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter. By order of the City Council of the City of Lohrville, Iowa. Kris Kavanaugh City Clerk Published in the Graphic-Advocate on Wednesday, December 28, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Lake City REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF LAKE CITY The City of Lake City is seeking proposals to provide technical services for a Community Development Block Grant program which the City received to rehabilitate a minimum of six owner-occupied housing units. Interested firms/ individuals shall submit proposals to Eric Wood, City of Lake City, 105 N. Center St., Lake City, IA 51449 by January 13, 2017. For a copy of the RFP, please contact Eric Wood at 712-4643111. The City of Lake City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SIDEWALK BIDS CITY OF SOMERS The City of Somers is accepting bids for repair/ replace sidewalks on east side of 6th Ave between 5th and 7th Streets. Please send bids to Somers City Clerk at PO Box 4, Somers, IA 50586, fax to 515-544-3799, or email to mcgbkii@yahoo.com by January 4, 2017.
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Somers
LIST OF BILLS South Central Calhoun CSD SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN CSD LIST OF BILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DECEMBER 19, 2016 Vendor, description .............................. amount GENERAL FUND AE Dairy, instr supp .............................. $53.37 Amazon, instr supp ............................. $373.80 AmEx, postage/lodging....................... $797.75 Apple, iPads ....................................... $758.00 Auditor St of IA, audit fee.................... $625.00 Autism Society of IA, reg .................... $500.00 Blevins, Larry/Stephanie, mileage ........ $77.76 Calhoun Co Reminder, ads ................ $126.50 CenterPoint Energy, fuel..................... $256.21 City of LC, utilities ............................... $587.85 City of RC, utilities ........................... $1,550.26 Collins, Carol, mileage........................ $791.10 DM Register, subscr ............................. $40.00 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pest Control, pest control ........... $67.00 Feld Equip, alarm inspection .............. $590.00 Franck & Sextro, legal serv .................. $45.00 Guarantee Oil, repair parts ................. $638.39 Heartland AEA, instr supp ............... $1,075.00 Heinemann Workshops, assessments ... $89.10 Hobby Lobby, instr supp ....................... $72.33 IA Div of Labor Serv, boiler checks ..... $160.00 IASB, backgr checks .......................... $198.00 ICCC, tuition/driving training .......... $13,067.50 ICN, internet ....................................... $470.40 Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire & Auto, tires/repairs ......... $2,300.00 JRG Vet Supp, softener salt ................. $95.00 Kabel Business, HRA fees/pymts ....... $747.37 Kasperbauer Cleaners, rags/mops ..... $296.60 Lakeshore Learning, instr supp .......... $968.65 LC Food Ctr, instr supp....................... $652.55 LC Hardware, supp............................... $62.45 LC Lumber, custodial supp ................... $37.70 Lytton Town Crier, ads .......................... $30.00 Martin Bros Dist, instr supp ................ $425.94 Matheson Tri-Gas, welding supp ........ $516.01 Mayer-Johnson, software ..................... $99.00 McChesney, Nicole, mileage ................ $70.56 Mediacom, phone ............................... $571.63 MidAm Energy, utilities .................... $6,541.73 MidAm Publ, ads ................................ $102.40 MIDAS COG, contr trans ...................... $23.00 Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pest Control, pest control ........ $200.00 MISIC, reg .......................................... $350.00 Morrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Standard, fuel................... $2,964.16 NAPA, repairs/supp ............................ $438.03 New Opp, instr supp ........................ $1,118.15 Nolte Cornman & Johnson, audit..... $5,100.00 Pepper Music, music ............................ $84.49 Prairie Lakes AEA, internet................. $631.61 Roto-Rooter, repairs ........................... $120.00 SCC Athl Boosters, instr supp ............ $131.89 SCC CSD, meal from FCS Dept......... $195.50 School Bus Sales, parts ....................... $35.14 School Specialty, instr supp.................. $50.16 Share Corp, custodial supp .................. $90.49 Southside Grocery, instr supp .............. $90.14 Sparkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, supp .................................... $282.21 Star Energy, fuel .............................. $4,078.13 Swanson Hardware, supp .................. $306.75 UnityPoint, driver drug testing .............. $32.00 US Cell, cell serv ................................ $103.92 VanMeter Electric, custodial supp ...... $331.44 Walmart, instr supp ............................. $238.46 Wheelchair Dynamics, instr supp .... $2,280.99 Wozniak, Lisa, supp reimb ................... $75.00
Your Fleetcard, fuel .............................. $35.36 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: ............ $55,914.93 SILO FUND Marco Inc, copier lease ...................... $766.78 SCC CSD, reimb grounds supp.......... $788.08 Time Mgmt, software ....................... $1,168.00 TOTAL SILO FUND: ....................... $2,722.86 DEBT SERVICE FUND Bankers Trust, bond fees................. $1,000.00 TOTAL DEBT SERV FUND: ........... $1,000.00 NUTRITION FUND A&P Food Equip, repairs .................... $366.75 AE Dairy, grocery............................. $4,436.58 Earthgrains, grocery ........................ $1,013.21 Heiman Refrigeration, repairs............. $711.13 Keck Inc, grocery ............................. $4,538.63 Martin Bros Dist, grocery ............... $20,468.46 SCC Athl Boosters, grocery .................. $67.60 Southside Grocery, grocery .................. $27.35 Walmart, microwave ............................. $59.00 TOTAL NUTRITION FUND: .......... $31,688.71 ACTIVITY FUND Amazon, WR cheer supp.................... $138.73 Audubon CSD, WR supp ...................... $35.00 B&H Photo, art supp ............................. $48.90 Batz, Kinsey, extra duty ........................ $25.00 Bice, Jim, official ................................. $105.00 Boel, Eric, official ................................ $105.00 Branderhorst, Marlo, official................ $105.00 Buckstead, Jerry, official ..................... $105.00 Cedar Valley FR, FFA supp ............. $7,440.00 Gorden, Karen, FB cheer supp............. $54.46 Gotto, Charlie, official ......................... $105.00 Graphic Edge, clothing resale ......... $3,004.23 Hildreth, Theresa, dance supp ........... $444.45 Hilltop Greenhouse, FFA supp............ $329.50 Hinrichs, Mitch, official ........................ $245.00 ILCC, jazz entry fee ............................ $145.00 ISU, STEM reg fee ............................. $290.00 Jostens, 1st installment yrbk ........... $3,166.00 Landus Coop, FFA supp ..................... $256.03 Lantz, Brian, FFA supp ....................... $157.64 LC Food Center, FFA supp ................... $11.98 LC Hardware, FB cheer supp ................. $1.35 Lohmeier, Randy, official .................... $105.00 Martin Bros Dist, Vet Day supp........... $143.56 McLaughlin Intl, clothing resale ....... $1,837.17 Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, FFA supp......................... $1,659.47 Minted, FFA supp........................... $12,986.76 MTI, drama sup .................................. $150.00 MVAO, entry ......................................... $90.00 Natl FFA Org, FFA jackets .................. $110.00 Niihauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Jeff, official ............................. $80.00 Odor, Mark, official.............................. $105.00 Party Time Fundraising, FFA supp ...$2,853.00 Pepper Music, vocal supp .................. $112.50 Pepsi, vending supp ........................ $1,015.11 Prairie Lakes AEA, FB camp supp ....... $25.37 Quality Inn/Suites, FB cheer lodging .... $439.04 Reinke, Dale, official ........................... $105.00 Rial, Mike, official................................ $135.00 SCC CSD, reimbursements................ $188.83 Skogland Meats, FFA supp.............. $2,429.00 Southside Grocery, FFA supp ............. $369.00 Uptown Sports, nets ........................... $104.00 Warnemunde, Bob, official ................. $105.00 Wiebers, Rollie, official ....................... $105.00 TOTAL ACTIVITY FUND:.............. $41,571.08 TOTAL ALL FUNDS:................... $132,897.58
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MINUTES South Central Calhoun Board of Directors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 MINUTES The South Central Calhoun Board of Directors met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the SCC MS Media Center. President Ron Maulsby called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Director members present included Brad Assman, Vice-President Judy Hungate, Ryan Hildreth, and Alan Wedemeyer. Others present included Supt Jeff Kruse, Board Secretary Carol Collins and several guests. Directors Roger McKinney and Tom Steinborn were absent with regret. Assman motioned, Hungate seconded, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Present Maulsby read the mission statement: The mission of the SCC School District is to partner with our communities to provide an environment rich with opportunities that challenge every student to master skills and understandings which will transfer into a successful future. Public Input on Non-Agenda Items There were no requests to speak. TLC Update The instructional coaches provided communication about the needs assessment recently completed by the people in the community. Little League Program Representatives of the little league summer program shared plans for the upcoming summer, including joining a league closer to the SCC district and playing games in RC. The group requested permission to make some improvements to the area at the elementary. The board granted permission with the understanding that some areas may be needed for future facility needs. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Supt Kruse and AD Mark Schaefer discussed winter athletics and activities scheduling and gym space. Principal Randy Martin has scheduled semester tests for Jan 12-13. PSAT scores for sophomores show SCC students scored above state and national averages in total score and college/ career readiness skills in reading, writing, and math. Principal Marc DeMoss shared winter assess-
ment dates for MS students start on Jan 10. Principal Nicole McChesney updated the board on elementary professional development activities and how the TLC teams are progressing on goals for the building. DISCUSSION ITEMS Building and Grounds Projects The facilities committee met to prioritize projects for the next year. A list was discussed, including window and roof replacements, concrete work, dehumidification system at the HS, and other projects throughout the district. Bids will be requested for board review. Day Care Needs Principal McChesney invited local advocates and child care support professionals to educate the board on area needs, descriptions of other day cares partnering with schools, and possible funding avenues for non-profit and for-profit programs. While all agreed that the need exists, the board cannot currently commit to developing a program due to lack of available space. The board thanked the presenters for their time, asked to continue conversations, and encourage other partners to join the discussions. Design Workshop The board reviewed the FEH design workshop before the Nov board meeting. Of those who attended and provided input, the most popular suggestions included additional space at the 3 buildings for instructional, support, and activity purposes. The board will invite FEH to a workshop to develop cost estimates of different levels of projects and funding options. Needs Assessment Results Supt Kruse reviewed needs assessment survey results which showed the need to improve communication with the community about how the district is addressing student achievement gaps and professional development goals. The board thanked all who took the survey. ACTION ITEMS Consent Agenda Hungate motioned, Wedemeyer seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, including minutes, bills, financials, board policy updates, SB camp, snow removal bid for Lytton, and Nicole McChesney as district Point of Contact for foster care students. Motion carried 5-0. Storm Damage Totals The board tabled the storm damage total pending a couple questions of window replacement.
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Modified Supplemental Amount Request Assman motioned, Hildreth seconded, to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount of $304,737 and program components for the FY18 Drop-Out Prevention/At-Risk program as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Late Open Enrollment Request Hildreth motioned, Assman seconded, to approve the late open enrollment request for Student A based on information provided by Principal Martin. Motion carried 5-0. PERSONNEL ITEMS Resignations Hildreth motioned, Hungate seconded, to approve the following resignations as presented and expressed thanks to the employees for their service to the students and district: Nick Lamphier, JH BSB coach; Ron Kalous, transportation supervisor; and Jackie Schrad, associate. Motion carried. 3-0. Hirings Hungate motioned, Wedemeyer seconded, to approve the list of hirings as presented: Brian Bean, transfer to HS assistant BB coach for remainder of season; Roger Trotter, custodian; Mark Lamphier, assistant BSB coach; Greg Davis, JH BSB coach; and Bailey Landgraf, associate. Motion carried 5-0. Early Retirement Package Offering Following discussion, Wedemeyer motioned, Hildreth seconded, to offer an Early Retirement Package of $10,000 to current teachers with at least 20 years of experience in the district with a limit of 7 applicants. Motion carried 5-0. SCCEA Intent to Negotiate The district received notice from the SCC Ed Assoc on the intent to enter into contract negotiations for the upcoming school year. A public meeting to receive the SCCEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial offer will be scheduled in Jan with the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial offer to be made at the Jan regular meeting. BOARD REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS The City of Lytton has communicated possible options for a lease to provide district space for the adult SB league; a public hearing to allow for comments will be scheduled for an upcoming meeting. With no further business to discuss, Hungate motioned, Wedemeyer seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Submitted by Carol A Collins, Board Secretary
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of the state championship in the 220-pound class, finishing the year with a 54-1 record. Teammate and fellow senior Ty Riley finished the year with a 53-3 season, earning fifth-place in the 195-pound class at the state tourney. 9. Gym scheduling issues led to lengthy discussions about expansion at all three South Central Calhoun buildings. Though the initial discussion focused on gym space, the conversation morphed to broader space
issues, particularly at the elementary school, which has a multipurpose room, used both as a gym and cafeteria. The school board has yet to select a specific project. 10. Two long-serving Calhoun County elected officials retired this year. Auditor Judy Howrey has been on the job since 1984, while Supervisor Gary Nicholson spent 13 years in office.
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PROBATE Calhoun County NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502083 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN JAY SCHARN, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of Kevin Jay Scharn, Deceased, who died on or about April 30, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Kevin Jay Scharn, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day of March, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Suzanne Scharn was appointed Executor of the Estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed 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 1st day of December, 2016. Suzanne Scharn 1125 220th Street Lytton, IA 50561 Executor of the Estate David P. Jennett, #AT0003894 Attorney for the Executor Dave Jennett, P.C. 205 E Sixth Street P.O. Box 1336 Storm Lake, IA 50588
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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502077 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD L. HAWTHORNE, Deceased To all persons interested in the Estate of Clifford L. Hawthorne, Deceased, who died on or about November 14, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Clifford L. Hawthorne, Deceased, bearing date of the 1st day of September, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Merrill P. Hawthorne was appointed Executor of the Estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed 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 7th day of December, 2016.
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR502079 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY R. FRANK, Deceased To all persons interested in the Estate of Betty R. Frank, Deceased, who died on or about May 26, 2016. You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of December, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Betty R. Frank, Deceased, bearing date of the 3rd day of July, 2002, was admitted to probate as a Small Estate in the above-named Court and that Scott J. Frank was appointed Executor of the Estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the Estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by Law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed 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 13th day of December, 2016.
Merrill P. Hawthorne 3484 Upland Avenue Lohrville, IA 51453 Executor of the Estate
Scott J. Frank 606 W Walnut Street Mason City, IL 62664 Executor of the Estate
Jake Thompson, #AT0012001 Attorney for the Executor Thompson Law Firm P.O. Box 788 Manson, IA 50563
David L. Willis Attorney for Executor 107 W Main P.O. Box 117 Lake City, IA 51449
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MINUTES City of Lake City OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF LAKE CITY DECEMBER 19, 2016 MINUTES These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to council approval at the next regular council meeting. The City Council of Lake City, Iowa met in regular session with Mayor Tyler Holm presiding and the following members present: Bellinghausen, Schleisman and Snyder. Absent: Filmer, Green (arrived at 6:22). Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Snyder, second by Bellinghausen, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the agenda, claims list below, minutes from the December 5, 2016, council meeting, and Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report for November, 2016. MC. VENDOR, REFERENCE .................. AMOUNT AUCA CHICAGO LOCKBOX, RUGS ....$37.01 BAKER & TAYLOR INC., BOOKS .......$338.62 BANKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRUST, GO SWIMMING POOL REFUNDING.................................$24,113.75 BRODART CO, BOOKCOVERS .........$109.08 CARROLL CO. SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING FEES..................................................$116.70 CC SHERIFF, GARNISHMENT ...........$333.14 CENTER POINT PUBLISHING, 2 LP....$43.14 CLARK EQUIPMENT, BOBCAT .....$19,900.00 COMMUNITY OIL FLEET PROGRAM, FUEL ... ........................................................$1,059.03 COMPUTER CONCEPTS, TECH SERVICES .. ...........................................................$306.68 DAISY HAULING .................................$165.00 MICHELLE DELUHERY, REIMB PHONE BILL PD BY MICHELE ...............................$179.48 DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PEST CONTROL , SPRAY CB ... $45.00 DORSEY & WHITNEY, INT DEBT RESOLUTION ..................................................$372.50 DREES COMPANY, REGULAR MAINTENANCE ..............................................$308.00 EFTPS, FED/FICA TAX ....................$4,557.08 DANNETTE ELLIS, CLEANING SUPPLIES ..... .............................................................$87.74 GALE / CENGAGE LEARNING, BOOKS ..........
...........................................................$175.43 HALEY EQUIPMENT CO, SKID LOADER ........ ...........................................................$455.60 KENDALL & TAMI HOLM, YARD WASTE ......... ...........................................................$516.00 IA ONE CALL, ONE CALL .....................$26.20 J DAISY PLUMBING & HEATI, RESTROOM SINK.....................................................$74.85 L.C. LUMBER, REPAIR DOOR ...........$603.25 L.C. PUBLIC LIBRARY, PETTY CASH/POSTAGE .....................................................$20.40 L.C. VETERINARY CLINIC, ANIMIAL CONTROL..................................................$185.00 MACKE MOTORS, DECALS...............$472.83 MANGOLD TESTING, WASTEWATER GRAB . ...........................................................$127.00 MID AMERICA PUBLISHING, ADS/LEGALS .... ...........................................................$384.23 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, GAS/ELECTRIC .... ........................................................$4,206.81 MID IOWA INSURANCE, INSURANCE ............ ......................................................$46,528.01 MOSQUITO CONTROL, 2016 MOSQUITO CONTROL.......................................$6,145.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, EQUIPMENT.................. ........................................................$1,773.22 OFFICE ELEMENTS, OFFICE SUPPLIES ....... .............................................................$75.58 SMITH & LOVELESS, INC., LIFT STATION PUMP..............................................$4,363.85 WESTERN IA SOFT WATER, SALT......$25.00 WESTRUM LEAK DETECTION, LEAK DETECTING ...........................................$620.00 WINDSTREAM IA COMMUNICATI, TELEPHONE/INTERNET ...........................$525.65 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE .....$119,375.86 PAYROLL CHECKS........................$13,893.64 PAID TOTAL .................................$133,269.50 Council reviewed a DVD of the flag pole dedication ceremony that donor Bill Lynch had created and sent to the city. The DVD will be viewed by the other participants of the dedication ceremony and will then be put on repository at the Lake City Library.
Motion-Snyder, second-Bellinghausen, to approve Resolution #2016-61 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acting As Fiscal Sponsor for Calhoun County Community Foundation Grant Application. Roll Call Vote: AyesBellinghausen, Schleisman, Snyder. Naysnone. Not Voting (Absent) Filmer, Green. MC. Discussion was held by council regarding a pool pass for a Christmas promotion and there was a motion by Bellinghausen, second by Snyder to approve selling the passes as a Christmas special at the 2016 prices. MC. CA advised council that he will schedule the budget workshop to be held before the second meeting in January (16th). Discussion was held by council and the CA advised that with the suspension of the federal wage increase, his salary was not increased on December 1. CA is scheduled for an increase on January 1 that was agreed on at his hiring. CA handed out drafts of additional parts of the city code for the codification process. Council will review and will hold a separate meeting for codification work on January 11th. CA will schedule a joint P&Z meeting at 5:00 with the codification review following that meeting. Council and Mayor thanked retiring CA for her service. Motion-Bellinghausen, second by Snyder to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21.5 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation and that individual requests a closed session at 6:30 p.m. MC. Motion-Bellinghausen, second-Snyder , to move out of closed session at 7:03 p.m. MC. There being no further business, a motion was made by Snyder and seconded by Schleisman, to adjourn the council meeting at 7:04 p.m. MC. Tyler Holm, Mayor Lee A. Vogt, City Administrator/Clerk
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