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OFFICIAL PAPER FOR Franklin County City of Shef¿eld & West Fork School District Shef¿eld, Franklin County, IA

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Upcoming Events Mercy Family Clinic closed Mercy Family Clinic – Sheffield will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, for the new year. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sheffield merchants annual Christmas party rescheduled for Dec. 30 The Sheffield Merchants Holiday Party and drawing scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, was canceled due to the weather. The party has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m., at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield. There will be coffee, hot cider and cookies available. There will be a drawing for $600 in Sheffield Bucks and various other gifts. Everyone is invited to attend. Sponsors include: Deb’s Hair & Nail Care, Murphy’s Heating and Plumbing, Sukup Manufacturing Company, The Sharing Shoppe, Craighton Electric, Jim Atkinson – Pioneer Seed, Rockwell Telephone Association Coop., Coonley & Coonley, First Gabrielson Insurance Agency, Nuehring’s Lawn and Tree Care, Sheffield Sud’s & Storage, K. H. Coop. – Wesley, Deerfield Place Assisted Living, Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield Veterinary Clinic, Sheffield Post Office – Mark Klunder, Jaspersen Insurance & Real Estate, Dr. Eric Wagner – DDS, Sheffield Pharmacy, United Bank & Trust Company, Tull’s New & Used Store, Active Family Chiropractic, Retz Funeral Homes, Kramer Tool & Engineering, Forever Yours, Moehle Salvage, D & L Sanitation, Edgington Storage, Wilson Construction, Deb’s Wild Horse Saloon, Mid-America Publishing Corp., The Sheffield Press, Mike’s Repair – Mike Lauffer, Flash Award Ribbons, Creative Cabinets, Creative Solutions, Dorenkamp Construction, West Fork Wharf, Corell Redi-Mix, Timeless Treasure, Reborn in a Barn – Judy Siems, Enchanted Acres – Shannon Latham.

YEAR IN REVIEW IS A COMPILED ARTICLE CONTAINING STORIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WRITTEN BY NICK PEDLEY, RYAN HARVEY, ZACH CLEMENS, TRAVIS FISCHER, ETHAN STOETZER AND KELLYMCGOWAN

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FC Community Foundation Grant apps due Jan. 15 The deadline to submit grant applications to the Franklin County Community Foundation 2017 grant cycle is midnight (CST) Jan. 15, 2017. The online grant application and grant guidelines may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.franklinccf.org. Grants are awarded to nonprofit and government entity projects impacting Franklin County in the areas of art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2017. First-time grant applicants should contact Dotti Thompson, Program Manager, (319) 243-1358 prior to submitting an application. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) designated organization (or government entity) serving Franklin County in order to be considered for funding. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa at (319) 287-9106.

Business and industry invest in Iowa STEM Council Business and industry investment in the Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council continues to grow in year six of the effort. In just the last six months, STEM Council Corporate Partners have contributed more than $360,000 that will support STEM programs and events for thousands of youth and educators across Iowa, including the expansion of the STEM Scale-Up Program, STEM BEST Partnerships and Iowa STEM Teacher Externships. “More young Iowans will enjoy great STEM learning experiences in schools and informal settings through the STEM Scale-Up Program,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, STEM Council co-chair. “Last year’s Iowa STEM evaluation report showed that students who participate in these programs do better on standardized mathematics, science and reading tests; and are more interested in pursuing a STEM career here in Iowa. The STEM Council’s mission is to prepare the next generation of innovators for Iowa employers, and we are genuinely grateful for their continued support in expanding the reach of these successful STEM programs.” Some of these partners who have contributed since July 2016 include Alliant Energy, City of Des Moines, DuPont Pioneer, Google, ITC Holdings Corporation, Kemin Industries, MidAmerican Energy Company, Principal Financial, Rockwell Collins, Verizon and the University of Iowa Community Credit Union. Companies statewide along with the Iowa Legislature’s vital support form a unique, public-private partnership that leverages precious state dollars for broader impact. “In order to thrive, Iowa businesses must have a well-educated, skilled talent pipeline from which to recruit,” said Kemin Industries President and CEO Dr. Chris Nelson, STEM Council co-chair. “It is encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of Iowa workplaces who are partnering with the STEM programs as they recognize how vital these are.”

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HEIST ATM stolen from First Security Bank in Rockwell BY ZACH CLEMENS In the early morning hours of Christmas Day, the silent night was shattered by breaking glass during an ATM heist from the First Security Bank in Rockwell. Just past 3 a.m. Sunday the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office responded to the theft of a cash machine in the lobby of First Security at 319 E. Main Street. The lobby windows were smashed with the outside and lobby of the bank sustaining extensive damage, according to a report by the Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor called police after they saw a white pickup truck hauling an ATM, according to Stacie Peterson, a First Security Branch Representative. According to Sheriff Kevin Pals, his office will be reviewing surveillance footage from the ATM, and will have more information soon.

BY ZACH CLEMENS The town of Meservey is having a special election on Jan. 3 after three City Council members and the mayor resigned unexpectedly. The Press news staff reached out to each candidate seeking county office. The following are their answers from the interviews. Council candidates, Mary Thome and Ben Allbee, could not be reached to respond to the questions. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: 1. How long have you lived in Meservey? 2. Why did you decide to run? 3. What is the most important issue facing Meservey? 4. Why are you the best candidate? CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR LORI SCHMALE 1. I have lived in Meservey for 37 years. 2. There has been some issues with how some things are done in the city government. I know how to do things legally and responsibly and I wanted to run to make sure everything is by the book. 3. It is probably the old and abandoned housing and nuisance properties. I think we need to clean up the town so we attract new residents. My main thing is that I want to run things fairly, honestly and fiscally responsibly. We need to make sure ordinances are followed in cleaning up properties. I don’t think ordinances are being followed currently. See MAYOR: Page 4

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL SEAT WITH TERM ENDING ON 12-31-17 KEITH JOHNSON 1. I have lived in Meservey for 30 years. 2. This town needs some change in the direction it is heading. 3. A lot of different things need to change, this town needs to be brought up the present and stop living in the past. 4. I am not afraid of changing things, and willing to change things. CYNEVA ZOE MYERS 1. I grew up in Meservey and graduated from Meservey-Thornton High School. Twenty years ago I moved back to rural Meservey and have lived in Meservey for the past three-and-a-half years. 2. As a concerned citizen of Meservey, I decided to run for city council to help with the future of our town. My decision to run for the council was based on my idea that I could sit on the sidelines and complain what is going on or I could take an active part in our town’s future. See COUNCIL I: Page 4

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL SEAT WITH TERM ENDING ON 12-31-19 BETH AVERY 1. I grew up in Meservey and in April moved back to town. 2. This has always been my hometown and I would like to help improve it any way that I can. 3. There is a concern with so many seats available on the Council. I just want to do anything to get more involved in the community. 4. This is my hometown, where I grew up and I want to see it prosper, a place where people will be happy to live. DENIS AVERY 1. I was born right outside of town and I have lived in Meservey for 37 years. 2. I used to be on the City Council and I have been involved with the city as far as snow removal and stuff like that. I figured I can join again. 3. I’d say we need to keep everything functional instead of dysfunctional. We need to get back to where it runs smoothly. See COUNCIL II: Page 4

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We made it. We’re mere days away from the end of 2016. I think we can all agree this hasn’t been the best year. Unless you are a Cubs fan, this is the year that we may just want to omit from the history books. That said, there were plenty of movies released in 2016. These are 10 of them. Deadpool It only took eleven years, but Ryan Reynolds finally convinced Fox Studios to make a Deadpool movie. It was worth the wait. “Deadpool” might just be this year’s most important movie. In an age where even the horror movies are PG-13, it proved that there is still an audience out there for R-rated material. An R-rated super hero movie no-less. Gaining both critical and popular acclaim, along with becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, “Deadpool’s” success is validation for every comic book fan frustrated by risk-adverse studios. It’s good to see a passion project like

Zootopia Far less risky, but no less fun, “Zootopia” continued Disney’s recent 3D renaissance. On the surface “Zootopia” seems like a cutesy movie about cartoon animals with a simple morality message about prejudice, but it’s actually rooted on a far more serious subject. The allegory isn’t perfect, but “Zootopia’s” plot is lifted almost directly from the crack cocaine epidemic of the late 80s and the racism that resulted. A pretty heavy subject for a movie about a cartoon rabbit. Captain America: Civil War As though “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” didn’t f lop hard enough, “Captain America: Civil War” shows that you can pit hero against hero in a movie that still has a coherent plot, interesting characters, and more than a smidgen of levity. Even better, “Captain America: Civil War” is the rare example of a comic book movie that is better than its source material. Where the original comic book story was an incoherent mess, the movie presents the “security vs. freedom” argument in a much more consistent way.

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call I gave Paul Feig every benefit of the doubt when I heard about this movie, but somehow “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” ended up being even less funny than the already terrible trailer intended to promote it. Shockingly, Feig brushing everybody that didn’t like the movie off as a horrible sexist did not endear audiences. It turns out that you can’t shame people into the theaters and, thankfully, the movie lost enough money that it’s unlikely we’ll see Sony attempt to continue this botched attempt at a reboot. Star Trek: Beyond On the other hand, I gave “Star Trek: Beyond” no benefit of the doubt at all. The first two JJ Abrams movies are insults to the franchise and passing the reins to the guy that directed a Fast and the Furious movie did not seem like a step in the right direction. Such prejudices seemed to be confirmed by a trailer so dumb looking that even the movie’s writer’s disavowed it. Surprisingly, “Star Trek: Beyond” defied expectations. I wouldn’t say it was a great Star Trek movie, but it was certainly a step in the right direction. Who would have thought?

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Suicide Squad The contrast between “Suicide Squad” and “Deadpool” couldn’t be more clear. Where “Deadpool” was a labor of love made with a clear direction and minimal studio interference, “Suicide Squad” was a mess that didn’t seem to know what it wanted to be. I am convinced that a good “Suicide Squad” movie was made, but too much of it was left on the cutting room floor to save it. It’s still currently the best movie in Warner Bros.’ DC Cinematic Universe, but tripping over that low bar isn’t saying much. Sausage Party On the surface, “Sausage Party” is a very kid-unfriendly comedy filled with raunchy humor, racial stereotypes, and food puns. Just below the surface, it’s even more raunchy humor, racial stereotypes, and food puns. But even further below that is one of the smartest movies about culture and religion I’ve seen in recent memory. The movie presents an evenhanded look at the nature of religion and how believers and non-believers alike can communicate better with each other. Right before it presents and extended sequence of a food orgy. Kubo and the Two Strings If there’s any movie I regret not seeing in the movie theater, it’s “Kubo and the Two Strings.” Which is basically the same regret I have about any Laika film. The stop motion studio behind “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” and “The Boxtrolls” consistently make amazing films and are consistently underappreciated. “Kubo and the Two Strings” may be their best movie yet, and may also be their biggest box office flop. One of these days I’ll remember how much I like Laika films when they’re actually in theaters. Doctor Strange Marvel Studios took a big risk with this one. Who would have thought audiences would go for a movie about a self-absorbed genius who gets critically injured and goes on a journey of self-discovery to ultimately become a super hero? Okay, “Doctor Strange” is essentially “Iron Man” with magic, but that’s okay. It doesn’t change the fact that it was a fun time. One might criticize Marvel Studios for being formulaic, but the formula works. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Let me be blunt. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is so good that it makes Episode VII look like a worse movie by comparison. All the little flaws in Episode VII you might have excused before suddenly seem bigger when put next to a movie that doesn’t have them. The movie’s third act in particular is everything I wanted out of the third act of Episode VII, but didn’t get. Gareth Edwards has raised the bar and hit JJ Abrams over the head with it. Hopefully Rian Johnson can live up to the new standard Rogue One has set for Episode VIII. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and is glad to be done with 2016.

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thinking we were cheating going out when it was his partner that went out. Then of course he stands up and shouts like Cliffe, “Way to go Slag.� Oh yes I believe the bean bag beans have gotten to those two men or are they boys, oh well they are something. Old Dally boy Slagle was at the boiling point as Davey me man Levitt kept pegging every Time Dally would play a card. One time he slapped him up side the head and nearly knocked him on the floor, oh no not really that was just what he was thinking. Cliff me man Cameron came back after a few days AWOL with an excuse not from Louise. Now that is purely a genuine love of the game but the note just said she was glad to get

An exchange of gifts...and I can’t even explain how the exchange took place...but I thought I had it made as no one stole my large box of chocolates and nuts. Until the very end when my sister in law decided she would like what I had. In return I had to take what she had: a magnet for the fridge, a bottle of something that smelled good, I guess, and a little box that contained a twenty dollar bill. Personally, I think I won that one! Mid- afternoon and it was time to head back to Nic and Angie’s for a short rest...and then head over to Nic’s parents for dinner/supper, and more visiting. Back to Nic and Angie’s and Little Lid was too tired to even open gifts! And so was yours truly! In other words...ready for bed! The next thing I heard was: “Papa, wake up! Santa was here!â€? I hustled? right out of bed and headed upstairs. The best part of the holiday was watching Lid open her gifts! And the way she appreciates each one... big or small! And the same for Angie rid of him for a couple of hours. Garth old crappie himself Nelson repeatedly said, “Sureâ€? when he would peg off Ronaldo Symens right in there. Sure was a term of agitation I’m sure as Ron had fumes rolling out of his ear, that be the truth‌.I think! We do folks find ourselves frequently in a state of gallimaufry, yup we certainly do. Wow oh wow we finally had some fresh meat show up to join our elite group. Paul Ricke went through the indoctrination ritual, raised his right hand, bowed and gave the cribbage acceptance gesture. From hence forth he is a full blooded member. I have to slip in a tad about our bean bag gang. Old Donnie one Heuberger was a man possessed as he drilled bag after bag into the hole. Ronnie old lefty Symens just shook his head a wondered what Donnie was hiding in his pitching talent. Davey me man Levitt pitched right in and fought off old Billy Bobski Nolte in their match for bragging rights. See BOHACH: Page 5

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and Nic! Me...I appreciate anything I receive. They all asked me what I wanted for Christmas. And my answer is always the same: nothing, please! That never seems to work... but I actually mean it. Save it for the little ones! Noon Christmas Day I headed back north. Stopped at the office and did a few things that needed to be done, and then went on home to put things away, and get cleaned up to go and spend Christmas evening with Shirley. Home and fell into bed...tired doesn’t even begin to tell how I felt! 10:00 a. m. Monday and I finally managed to put my feet on the floor and find my way to the living room! As soon as I was fully awake, I stripped the bed and washed the bedding. The only bad part about that is...I have to make the bed again! Basically...that is one of my least favorite chores! While waiting for the bedding to wash and dry...I vacuumed most of the carpet. The rest can wait until one night this week. I got cleaned up and met Shirley in Mason City and we went to Clear Lake for something to eat. Back to Mason City and drove around looking at Christmas lights again. And the holiday week end comes to a close. I think we all had a good time! I know I did! And I hope you all did! Be good, Kids! It’s Showtime!

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Now that Christmas is behind us...there’s only one Monday holiday in the near future: New Years. Oh, darn! If memory serves me right... that makes Memorial Day the next one. But that means the weather will be nice...so it’s OK! In all honesty, the past week went by about as good as it ever has with a Monday holiday involved. I’m hoping for the same this next week...or better! Once the paper was out last week and I moved on to the back of the shop...and got a lot of printing, etc., done. Although I still have some left for this week. The perforating takes the most time. When you have approximately 1,000 sheets to do...and its best if you do only three or four at a time...and they have to be done twice...it takes a while...putting it mildly! The job also done standing on one leg and pushing the foot lever down with the other. But the one leg seems to stretch back out in three or four days. I don’t like walking lopsided for a while! And so...it’s been a good week...my opinion! Home...not there much over the week end. But...I was a couple of nights during the middle of the week due to the weather and just plain being tired! Wrapped Christmas gifts the week end before... that chore done for another year.

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The Sheffield Press Thursday, December 29, 2016 • Shef¿eld, Iowa

Juanita Kolb Juanita M. Kolb, 89, of Hampton, Iowa, died on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City. At her request there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Jacob Sailer Jacob L. Sailer, 89, of Hampton, died on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at his home in Hampton. Service will take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 31, at the St. Peters United Church of Christ in rural Geneva with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 30 at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva.

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Edythe D. (Waters) Naumann, 92, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Holy Family Church in Mason City. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation was one hour before services at the church. Edythe Naumann Edythe was born August 22, 1924, on a farm in Floyd, County. She was the ninth child of Harry and Edith (Arthur) Waters. She graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1941. On June 13, 1944 Edythe was united in marriage with Bernard Naumann at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville. To this union two children were born. Edythe worked with her husband doing bookwork for Naumann Electric for many years. She enjoyed reading, growing flowers, traveling and most of all being with her grandchildren and family. Edythe is survived by her son: 1924-2016 Gary Naumann, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and his children: Staci (Mark) Services: Mellman, Payton Myah and Avery; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 Susan Umbarger, Gabe, Grady and Holy Family Church, Sam; Scott (Peg) Naumann, Nick Mason City and Morgan; Sonya (Jeff ) NauBurial: mann-Skinner; Edythe’s daughter: Hillside Cemetery, Carolyn (Gene) Riles, Sheffield, Sheffield and her children: Pamela (Daren) Arrangements by: Meints, Ethan and Collin; Kathy Retz Funeral Home, Riles, Jackson Beach. Sheffield She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers: Herbert Waters, Tom Waters, Arthur Waters, Merle Waters and Lloyd (Jack) Waters; four sisters: Juanita Burns, Dorothy Wells, Elsie Rahl and Velva Brown.

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Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa and sending anglers out for the popular early ice fishing of the season. “Ice fishing is one of our great winter sports. It is a fun, social activity best enjoyed with a group of friends,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Anglers heading out are reminded to check the ice often as they make their way to their favorite fishing spot. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and ATVs. “Check ice thickness as you go out. Ice thickness is not uniform on anybody of water. There could be pockets of thin ice or places where the geese had kept ice from forming,” Larscheid said. Early ice offers an excellent chance for success. If fish are finicky, plan to cut a series of holes and spend 15 minutes at each hole targeting active fish. Use small baits and light line. “Now that we have ice, we need to go through our mental safety check list. Go with a friend and be sure to cut some test holes to check ice thickness as you go out,” Larscheid said.

SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER WHEN ON THE ICE

• There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. • New ice is stronger than old ice. • Ice fishing is a social activity, don’t go out alone. If the worst should happen, someone would be there to call for help or to rescue. • There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed, so check ice thickness as you go out. • Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness. • The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process. • Safety items to keep in a bucket: ice picks, 50 feet of rope and a throwable floatation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.

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The Schmitt family was the winner of the Greater Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce $10,000 raffle this year. ETHAN STOETZER PHOTO

Top 20 New Year’s resolutions for seniors Life is full of traditions. Many are handed down through the years, and some are newly created between family and friends. Either way, traditions are part of the colorful fabric that intertwines our lives and holds us together, transcending time and distance. One common tradition this time of year is making New Year’s resolutions, which usually include stopping bad habits or starting good habits. We’ve compiled our Top 20 New Year’s resolutions designed to keep you connected, in touch, and in tune with each other the entire year: 1. Be around next year to make another resolution! It’s all about living life to the fullest and focusing on being happy throughout the year. 2. Pray for peace in the world! Hope that the future brings more love and compassion to people everywhere. 3. Smile more! It’s a good time to learn to be kinder, more understanding, and learn to have more patience. It’s important to make an effort to never go to bed angry and wake up with cheerful thoughts each day. 4. Be a better listener! When you’re wise and have so much to say, it’s sometimes difficult to not interrupt others when speaking. 5. Drive more carefully! A resolution we should all make at any age! 6. Visit or write your grandchildren. The art of a handwritten letter isn’t lost just yet! If you can’t get out to visit your grandchildren due to locality or mobility reasons, try starting a pen pal system with them. Seniors who stay connected with family and friends are more likely to feel content. 7. Rekindle or find a hobby. Whether it be painting or coin collecting, many seniors forget about hobbies they once enjoyed for hours on end. Use the fresh start of the New Year as inspiration to get back to one of your favorite pastimes. 8. Volunteer. Experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction by helping others in need. There are endless opportunities for volunteering these days, be it a local food shelter or simply visiting with a less mobile senior. 9. Take Your Health Into Your Hands. Listening to health professionals is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge is power at any age. Do your own research on healthy habits and you can begin based on your individual health needs.

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10. Find a New, Healthy Activity. Not everyone is a runner, and some people hate working out in a group! The great thing about physical fitness is that there are so many ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle. 11. Check Something Off of Your Bucket List. Entering your golden years doesn’t mean that the excitement is over! This can be the year you finally take that trip to Paris, reunite with your childhood best friend or buy your dream car. It might take some work, but think about the biggest goal you have yet to accomplish and start working toward it! 12. Connect More With Friends and Family. As children and friends get older, their families grow – and their free time shrinks. Make connecting with loved ones a priority this year. This can happen by scheduling a weekly Skype call with your grandchildren, having coffee every other week with your old high school pals or making sure to fit in a date night every month. 13. Reduce. One of the best lessons we ever learn is the difference between “want” and “need.” Making the move from a house to a retirement community is a great example of downsizing and making this important decision. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Look around your home and see where you can reduce clutter. 14. Be a Kid Again. Did you love riding bikes as a child? Did you take Saturday morning shopping trips with your mother? Think about a happy memory from childhood and bring it back to your life in a new way! 15. Tell Your Story Your Way. Sharing your life with your children and grandchildren will mean more to them than you know. Technology makes it easier to share photos and stories than ever before. Upload old photos toFlickr or start a blog to share your story with the world! 16. Brush Up on New Technology. Speaking of new technology – are you confused about the Facebook feature your granddaughter explained to you? Would you like to figure out how to video chat on your own? Learn about a piece of technology that is of interest through a local community class or your own research! Searching YouTube for tutorials is a good place to start, or reach out to the tech addict in your life!

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4. “I’ve had a lot of experience as far as running boards, I have been on the Sheffield Car Center Board for eight years and was secretary for four to five years. I have been a girls scout leader in town for 17 years and know Robert’s Rules of Order, I was also a Sunday school teacher for 20 years. I think I am committed to the community and want it to succeed.”

COUNCIL I 3. Some of the important issues facing Meservey is to keep the organizations and business that we do have in town going and growing. These include the library, fire department, American Legion. We currently have a lot of great people that do a lot of volunteer work for our town such as the people who keep up the city park and the new warming house for the children waiting for the bus. We currently have a lot of empty nice houses for sale in town, It is important that we make Meservey a place where people would like to buy a house and move here. I believe Meservey is a place were people take pride on what is happening around town. The businesses we do currently have in town care about the town and participate in working to better the town. We are also lucky to have a great place to eat in town that draws people from around the area. 4. “I feel I am the best candidate for the city council, because I do care what happens here and am willing to do my part in making it happen, I am willing to listen to the people of Meservey, and take what they have to say into consideration as a council person.

17. Celebrate the Little Things. Every healthy check-up, child’s birthday, and reached goal is another reason to celebrate. Make 2014 the year that you acknowledge and celebrate the good moments! 18. Start a letter journal. Thanks to the Internet, handwritten letters are almost a thing of the past. However, seniors come from an era when writing letters by hand was an important, valued form of etiquette—a more personal way of keeping in touch19. Plan to age gracefully. Growing old has advantages as well as a few disadvantages, such as wrinkles, gray hair and changes to our bodies. It is never too late to decide to pursue a healthy lifestyle, which increases the odds of aging gracefully. 20. Talk about the hard stuff. This resolution is not fun, but it is the most important. While your senior is able, help set the standards of care he or she desires should he or she become incapacitated later. Decide if you will designate a family member or hire a senior care professional to be the primary caregiver. Talking about estate planning and wills, along with other related issues, helps prepare everyone for the inevitable. Discussing these things in advance ensures that your loved one’s wishes are recorded and understood by all. For more information on aging related issues contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at www.elderbridge.org, or by calling (800) 2430678. You may also contact LifeLong Links at www.lifelonglinks. org, or by calling (866) 468-7887.

COUNCIL II We need to get the budget back to where it is holding on too.” 4. I care about Meservey and I am fair. I own my own property here and try to keep it as nice as I can. Can I fix everything? I don’t know, but I think I can find solutions to problems. RICHARD HARMAN 1. I have been in the area for nine years and in Meservey for the last two and a half years. 2. I had an opportunity to run a year and a half ago and didn’t, but I have regretted it ever since. I jumped at the opportunity and want to see what I can do for the community. It is an opportunity to give something back. 3. I think of the biggest issues is trying to make Meservey appealing to more people, getting more people to move here and getting new businesses in Meservey. Maybe get the downtown going a little but if we can. It is a nice little community and we have a lot to offer. 4. I think I am easy to talk to and am accessible for people to approach me. I listen will and am more of a doer instead of an idea man. I like to get things accomplished and I always see things to the end. MONTE SCHMALE 1. I’ve lived in Meservey for 37 years, and my wife and I built a brand new house in Meservey. I run Schmale commodities out of Meservey. 2. Being here all these years I hadn’t thought much about it, but in recent years I have had a concern that the City Council and Meservey Fire Department may have not been doing things in the best interest of the community, and judging by the amount of people running, it looks like I wasn’t the only one who had that thought. 3. I think the town needs to start following the city ordinances, which I don’t think it has come close to following. I think nuisance properties and run down and abandoned properties are a problem here. 4. I don’t have a specific agenda, but I do want some houses cleaned up. My concern is little stuff, and I don’t want Meservey to turn into a junk town. All we have in our town is our property, and most people’s homes are their equity, I want to keep it a nice community. We need to get things cleaned up and get the Council running under our regulations and ordinances.

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The Sheffield Press Thursday, December 29, 2016 • Shef¿eld, Iowa

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Franklin • Contract: Eugene and Sherri ZachariDistrict Court County The court handled one probation revo- as to Kenneth Walker and Melanie Condon, Lot 1 and 2 Blk 2 Kennedy’s Add, and one case of contempt. Emergency cations • Homero Ramirez, 39, Hampton pled Hampton, 20162221 • Special Warranty Deed: City of Dows, on December 19 to Driving While Management guilty Barred. Ramirez was sentenced to sev- Iowa to Brandon Kooiker, Lot 10, Tr Lot en days in jail and ordered to pay $100 in 11 SW ¼ SW ¼ 30-91-22, 20162219 receives • Warranty Deed: Merlin Plagge to Don costs. • Jessie Uhlenhopp, 20, Hampton, pled and Nancy Plagge, NW Frl ¼ NE ¼, Tr ASPCA grant guilty on December 14 to Possession NE Frl ¼ NE ¼ 2-93-20, 20162227 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Shirley of Drug Paraphernalia and Interference

Franklin County Fair receives ‘Blue Ribbon Fair’ award The Franklin County Fair has been awarded the 2016 ‘Blue Ribbon Fair’ Award by the Board of Directors of the Association of Iowa Fairs. The award was presented to the Fair’s Board of Directors at the Association’s 2016 Conference and Annual Meeting on Dec. 9-11 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. The Franklin County Fair was chosen to receive the award from all the Fairs in the Association’s North Central District. “One member Fair in each of the Association’s six fair districts in Iowa is presented this award each year.” stated Thomas Barnes, Executive Director of the Association. “The Fair that receives this award

must have shown progress in providing service to the youth programs in their community, plus show distinguished service the community in both the Fair and interim events. My wife Sue and I have visited the Franklin County Fair several times and we found it does indeed serve very well the community as outlined in the guidelines of this award.” “The Board of Directors of the Association of Iowa Fairs would like to extend to its sincere appreciation to the Franklin County Fair Board and their spouses for their commitment to their Fair, and to the fair industry in Iowa.” Barnes added. “We also would like to thank the Franklin County Extension Service, 4-H lead-

ers and members, area FFA Chapters and all the many other area volunteers that are involved with the Fair. They all combined make the Franklin County Fair a Blue Ribbon Fair.” The Association of Iowa Fairs is the organizational body of the fair industry in Iowa. It has as its members the 105 county fairs of Iowa and the Iowa State Fair, and 157 associate members such as carnivals, entertainment agencies, festivals, chambers, concessionaires, special attractions and suppliers of the industry. Together, the members of the Association work together to promote and strengthen the fair industry in Iowa.

Franklin County Emergency Management received a grant of $2,500 that will be used to purchase crates, food and other pet supplies for animals placed in shelters in the event of natural disasters.

Sheffield AA The Sheffield Alcoholics Anonymous group meets each Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall of Zion St. John Lutheran Church at 8 p.m.

BOHACH I’m not sure either one should be bragging but hey whatever turns you on Do you know that jokes about German sausage is the wurst kind? Severe the world traveler told me that England has no kidney bank but does have a Liverpool. Some advice from old Donnie Heuberger, he said, “Don’t worry about old age it doesn’t last. So as the puppy said, “I ‘ll be doggoned” and thus I shall just be gone. Bazinga was disappointed in his Christmas present, that’s because I didn’t buy him one. Come on in 2017 we are ready for you.

Crop Advantage Series will THE LOG bring latest research, crop FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF production information Monday, December 19: • Deputies received 11 calls for service. the calls was a false 9-1-1 call. to Mason City on Jan. 13 Among • 5:01 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisCow-calf producers • Early registration deadline is Jan. 6 invited to talk strategy at winter meeting series

Cow-calf producers who want to learn more about improving returns from their enterprise are invited to attend any in a series of strategy-focused workshops in early 2017 hosted by the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Iowa State cow-calf specialist Patrick Gunn is organizing the workshops and will share information about feeding, including grazing harvest residue, cover crops and alternative feeds. “I’ll also talk about controlling feed waste, formulating balanced rations and winter supplementation,” Gunn said. “In addition, extension beef program specialists will present other cost-controlling management schemes specific to their areas.” Some of the information to be shared involves research that investigated factors affecting feeder calf price and how changes in marketing timing may affect revenue. He and extension beef program specialists from each area also will talk about other long-term strategies that improve revenue such as changes in the breeding program and how to shorten the calving season, Gunn said. “Annual cow costs are projected to be more than $800, and up to 45 percent higher than in 2010 before drought conditions impacted the U.S.,” he said. “Because winter feed costs are one of the largest expenses, reducing feed cost while maintaining cow productivity is key for producers to achieve good returns.” Preregister by the date listed below and pay $20 per person at the door. Walk-in registration is $25 with no meal guarantee. Preregister either by calling IBC at (515) 294-2333 or emailing beefcenter@ iastate.edu. Or contact the beef program specialist listed by that individual session.

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Wednesday, Jan. 18 Hampton Country Club 12-3 p.m. Pre-register by Jan. 11 to Russ Euken, (641) 923-2856 Wednesday, Feb. 22 Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, ISU campus, Ames, 6-9 p.m. Pre-register by Feb. 15.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to North Iowa Area Community College on Jan. 13 for the 2017 Crop Advantage Series to provide farmers, crop consultants and agribusinesses with current research from Iowa State University and updated management information and recommendations based on current and future crop production issues. This meeting will be held at the Muse-Norris Conference Center, 500 College Drive, Mason City. According to Terry Basol, ISU Field Agronomist, the meeting will also offer continuing educations credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and pesticide safety recertification. ISU Extension and Outreach will travel to 14 locations across Iowa for the 2017 Crop Advantage Series from Jan. 4-27. “The Crop Advantage Series is a unique program that brings many extension specialists together to individual sites across the state,” said ISU Field Agronomist, Angie Rieck-Hinz. “Content at each meeting is driven by county needs and production issues.” Topics at the Mason City Crop Advantage Series meeting will include: Crop Market Update with Dr. Chad Hart, Soybean Aphid Resistance Management with Dr. Erin Hodgson, Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil, Crop Yield and Economic Return with Dr. Mahdi Al-Kaisi and the Impact of Potassium on Yield, Corn Response to Nitrogen and Soyban Diseases with Dr. Antonio Mallarino. Other topics include Uniformity of Liquid Manure Application, Agronomic and Conservation Practices in Land Leases, and a Weed Management Update. Early registration for Mason City is $50, and late registration made less than seven days prior to the meeting or on-site is $60. Registration includes lunch, printed proceedings, private pesticide applicator recertification and CCA credits. Online registration and additional information is available at www.cropadvantage.org or from your county extension office. For questions, contact ANR Program Services at (515) 294-6429 or anr@ iastate.edu, or Angie Rieck-Hinz at (515)231-2830 or amrieck@iastate.edu or Terry Basol at (641) 435-4864 or tlbasol@iastate.edu. Crop Advantage Series is presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with support from the Iowa Soybean Association and from the North Central SARE Program–Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

Area fishing report for north central Iowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report is compiled with information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and state park staff. For current information, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at (641) 357-3517. Clear Lake: Ice thickness is six to eight inches on most of the little lake and four to six inches on the main lake. Both aeration systems are running, so avoid those areas. Yellow bass fishing has been fair. Use wax worms and spikes fished near the bottom in 10-12 feet of water. Yellow perch are slow to bite. A few smaller perch are being caught. Walleye fishing has been fair. Walleyes are hitting jigs tipped with bait. Most are less than 14 inches, but a few keepers are being caught. Lake Cornelia: Ice thickness is five to six inches. Fishing has been slow. Lake Smith: Ice thickness is six to eight inches. Bluegills are biting on wax worms. The aeration system is running so avoid that area.

FC EXTENSION CALENDAR: JANUARY 2017 2: New Year’s Holiday — office closed 3: Franklin County Extension Council Organizational meeting, 6 p.m., Extension office. 5: Commercial Manure Applicator Certification Program, 9 a.m.–noon, Extension office. 8: 4-H Senior Youth Council, 3 p.m., 4-H Food Stand, Fairgrounds, Hampton. 9: 4-H New Member Night, 6 p.m., 4-H Food Stand, Fairgrounds, Hampton. 10: H-D Clover Kids, 3:20-5 p.m., South Side Elementary School, Hampton 11, 18, 25: Afterschool Science Club, 2-4 p.m., Hampton-Dumont Middle School (Wednesdays).

16: Martin Luther King Holiday — office closed. 17: Manure Applicator Certification Reshows, Extension office (8:30 a.m., Commercial; 1:30 p.m., Confinement). 18: Cow Calf Producer meeting, 12-3 p.m., Hampton Country Club, Hampton. 21: New 4-H Volunteer Training, 9:30 a.m., Cerro Gordo Extension office, Mason City. 23: ServSafe Food Safety Training, 9 a.m., Hampton Chamber office, Hampton. 28: North Iowa Youth Beef Conference, 9 a.m., Ellsworth CC Ag Center, Iowa Falls. 30: 4-H Volunteer Training, 6 p.m., 4-H Food Stand, Fairgrounds, Hampton.

oner to Oakdale. • 7:08 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner. • 8:56 a.m.: Caller reported to deputies that their vehicle struck a deer. • 9:57 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a disabled vehicle. • 11:29 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel. • 1:13 p.m.: Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident in the 1900 block of Heather Ave. • 1:13 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 2100 block of Raven Ave., Sheffield. • 1:31 p.m.: Deputies received a report of cows on the roadway in the 1700 block of Olive Ave., Chapin. • 4:42 p.m.: Deputies received a harassment report via text in the 800 block of Dove Ave., Dows. • 7:20 p.m.: Deputies received a hunting complaint at the car wash in Coulter. • 10:26 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy. Tuesday, December 20: • Deputies received 13 calls for service. • 6:49 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a disabled vehicle. • 7:14 a.m.: Deputies arrested Zachery David Orlousky, 25, of Goodell, at the Cerro Gordo County Jail, on a Franklin County warrant for assault causing bodily injury. He was transported back to Hampton. • 7:19 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency. • 7:45 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner. • 8:45 a.m.: Deputies booked in Zachery David Orlousky, 25, of Goodell, at the Franklin County LEC, on a Franklin County warrant for assault causing bodily injury. • 12:46 p.m.: Deputies received a report of an animal on the roadway on Highway 65 north of Sheffield. • 12:55 p.m.: Deputies received an animal complaint. • 1:03 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family dispute in Coulter. • 2:16 p.m.: Deputies forwarded a dispatch call to the Iowa State Patrol for an incident near the 155 mile marker of I-35. • 2:54 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of S. 2nd St., Sheffield. • 3:21 p.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter in the Dows. • 4:36 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Motor Vehicle Enforcement officer with booking in Bejamin McKinney, 39, of Hansell, for operating without a commercial driver’s license. He was placed in a cell and posted bond. • 6:13 p.m.: Deputies received a neighborhood complaint in the 300 block of Grant St., Coulter. Wednesday, December 21: • Deputies received 8 calls for service. • 12:50 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint. • 1:36 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage accident near the southbound 162.5 mile marker of I-35. • 7:03 a.m.: Officers received a report of animals on the roadway on Highway 65 between Chapin and Sheffield. • 3:05 p.m.: Officers received a report of a scam phone call in the 1100 block of Olive Ave., Hampton. • 3:31 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 200 block of Grant St., Latimer. • 6:21 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a smell of natural gas on I-35 between the 175 and 176 mile markers.

with Official Acts. Uhlenhopp was sentenced to one day in jail, fined $250 plus 35% surcharge, and $85 in costs. • Aaron Howard, 29, Hampton, pled guilty on December 19 to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (pled from Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense). Howard was sentenced to two days in jail. • Clayton Miller, 23, Latimer, pled guilty on December 19 to Public Intoxication (pled from OWI First Offense) and Reckless Driving. Miller was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $500 plus 35% surcharge, and $100 in costs. Small Claims • North Iowa Cooperative Elevator vs. Marilyn Smith, Hampton. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 20 in the amount of $225.90 with 2.59% interest from October 20. • Nebraska Furniture Mart vs. Daniel Blum, Chapin. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 20 in the amount of $1,947.22 with 2.62% interest from November 11. • Correction: MSD Sales Inc. vs. J T Machine Tool Co. Judgment for the defendant on Dec. 8 in the amount of $885. Real Estate The Franklin County Recorder’s Office recorded these real estate transactions:

Plagge to Don and Nancy Plagge, NW Frl ¼ NE ¼, Tr NE Frl ¼ NE ¼ 2-93-20, 20162226 • Warranty Deed: Richard and Sharon Paulsen to Bejamin and Stephanie McGuire, Tr SE ¼ 16-92-20, 20162231 • Warranty Deed: Kathy Waychus to Nathan and Morgan Miller, Tr SW ¼ 1091-22, 20162236 • Warranty Deed: David Alden Grantor Trust to Christopher and Beth Janssen, Tr Lots 3 and 4 Blk 7 Sheffield, 20162237 • Warranty Deed: Kathy Alden Grantor Trust to Christopher and Beth Janssen, Tr Lots 3 and 4 Blk 7 Sheffield, 20162238 • Warranty Deed: Dora Smit to Kevin and Cynthia Mollenbeck, Tr Lot 26 Terrace Hill, 20162243 • Quit Claim Deed: Mauricio Sosa et al to First Bank Hampton, Tr Lot 2 Blk 32 Hampton, 20162233 • Quit Claim Deed: Cassandra and Matthew Jones to Cassandra and Matthew Jones, Tr SW ¼ SE ¼ 35-90-19, 20162234 • Warranty Deed: Amanda Quasdorf to Ross Arends, Krystle Riemenschneider, Lot 8 Blk 5 Gillett’s Add Hampton, 20162246 • Quit Claim Deed: John Quasdorf to Amanda Quasdorf, Lot 8 Blk 5 Gillett’s Add Hampton, 20162245

• 7:01 p.m.: Deputies received a report of lights on the railroad crossing arms not working near the intersection of 70th St. and Nettle Ave., Bradford. • 9:47 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of E. Main St., Aredale. Thursday, December 22: • Deputies received 18 calls for service. • 5 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a car-deer accident near the intersection of 115th St. and Thrush Ave., Geneva. • 7:29 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Hardin County Jail, Eldora. • 7:30 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 100 block of 1st St., Geneva. • 9:06 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of S. Jefferson St., Dows. • 12:19 p.m.: Subject from Iowa City requested to speak with a deputy. • 12:26 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint near the intersection of Heather Ave. and Highway 3, Latimer. • 3:08 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 1200 block of 250th St., Sheffield. • 4:49 p.m.: Deputies received a report of missing keys in the 10 block of 5th St., Hampton. • 4:54 p.m.: Deputies were called to a civil dispute involving children in the 300 block of S. Reynolds St., Latimer. • 4:55 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a bicycle found in the 2100 block of 135th St., Dumont. • 5:45 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint on Highway 65 near Rockwell. • 6:51 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 300 block of Thompson St., Sheffield. • 6:55 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a deer in the roadway in the 1500 block of Highway 65, Hampton. • 7:33 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle partially in the roadway in the 2300 block of Heather Ave., Thornton. • 8:27 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in the 400 block of 12th Ave. • 8:36 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint northbound on Highway 65. • 9:46 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a car-deer property damage accident. • 10:40 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a disabled vehicle in the 1600 block of 110th St. Friday, December 23: • Deputies received 27 calls for service. • 9:04 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist southbound on I-35 near the 156 mile marker. • 9:14 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in the 400 block of Highway 65. • 9:20 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the southbound 166 mile marker of I-35. • 9:41 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the median. • 9:54 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the intersection of 85th St. and Heather Ave. • 10:05 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency. • 10:18 a.m.: Deputies were called to a two vehicle property damage accident. • 10:24 a.m.: Deputies were called to a traffic complaint eastbound on Highway 3 near Balsam Ave. • 10:33 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage accident. • 10:35 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the intersection of Highway 65 and the Chapin Corner. • 11:10 a.m.: Deputies received a report of vehicles in the ditch. • 11:49 a.m.: Deputies were called to a two vehicle property damage accident. • 11:58 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the 175 mile marker of I-35.

• 11:58 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the southbound 167 mile marker of I-35. • 12:09 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch. • 12:28 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist. • 12:42 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a scam in the 500 block of Weber St., Bradford. • 12:46 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch. Call was forwarded to state radio. • 12:46 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway near the 165 mile marker of I-35. • 12:53 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist. • 1:39 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel. • 3:52 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a car vs. stop sign property damage accident on Waterhouse St. in Hansell. • 4:05 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a sick raccoon near the intersection of Timber Ave. and Highway 3. • 5:13 p.m.: Deputies received a scam phone call in the 300 block of 4th St., Coulter. • 6:37 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a deer in the roadway near the 161 mile marker of I-35. • 8:09 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 100 block of S. Reynolds St., Latimer. • 10:09 p.m.: Deputies were called to a civil dispute at the Dows Junction. Saturday, December 24: • Deputies received 10 calls for service. • 12:52 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersection of 255th St. and Raven Ave., Sheffield. • 2:40 a.m.: Deputies provided a lift assist in the 300 block of Main St., Chapin. • 3:31 a.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter in Latimer. • 7:43 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch. • 11:20 a.m.: Deputies received a hunting complaint. • 12:14 p.m.: Deputies delivered a message in the 200 block of 170th St. • 1:29 p.m.: Deputies received information regarding a case. • 2:09 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in the 900 block of 2nd Ave. SE. • 3:53 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to the 100 block of 6th St. NE, Eagle Grove. • 6:46 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off of the roadway southbound on I-35 near the 167 mile marker. Sunday, December 25: • Deputies received 10 calls for service. Among the calls was a dropped 9-1-1 call. • 3:41 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint near the 157 mile marker of I-35. • 9:35 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a gate swinging in the wind. • 12:47 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the median. • 3 p.m.: Deputies received a report of an animal on the roadway on Highway 65. • 4:18 p.m.: Deputies received misc. information from the Hardin County Jail, Eldora. • 4:25 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police. • 5:27 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family dispute. • 4:10 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 100 block of S. Reynolds St., Latimer. • 6:19 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident on Highway 3 on the curve east of Hansell. • 9:57 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the median near the 174 mile marker of I-35.

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ƒ Osage ends West Fork unbeaten string in conference play SHEFFIELD – The saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the West Fork boys basketball team had its streak of 118-straight conference victories end with an overtime loss to Class 2A No. 10 and unbeaten Osage, 65-63, at home. Since West Fork consolidated, the Warhawks hadn’t lost in Top of Iowa and in the Corn Bowl Conference before that. The Warhawks led 42-36 heading

into the fourth quarter and saw their lead evaporate in the ¿nal moments that sent it to overtime and the eventual ¿rst mark against its slate. Foul trouble marred coach Frank Schnoes’ team in the loss with one starter fouling out and three more ¿nishing with four each, sending the Green Devils to the foul line where they put the game away. All of this despite a concerted effort by West Fork’s Rylan Fleshner, Zach Martinek and Travis Fekkers, who all ¿nished in double ¿gures.

Martinek tallied a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The sophomore Warhawks also led the team in assists (three), blocks (two) and added one of four steals. Fleshner had a team-high 20 points and Fekkers was 6-of-9 from the foul line in ¿nishing with 14 more. Drew Olson (28) and Ben Grimm (22) combined for all but 15 of the Green Devils’ points. They were a combined 11-of-13 from the foul line. Besides a scrimmage with DikeNew Harford and Garner-Hay¿eld-Ventura on New Year’s Eve, the Warhawks are off for the Winter break until Tuesday, Jan. 3 when they travel to conference rival North Butler at Greene.

Osage 65, West Fork 63, OT Osage (6-0, 5-0) – Drew Olson 9-18 7-9 28, Brett Bobinet 0-4 0-0 0, Lucas Schwamman 1-6 1-3 3, Garrett Maakestad 0-0 2-2 2, Nathan Bushbaum 1-8 2-2 4, Colin Klapperich 0-0 0-0 0, Ben Grimm 7-13 4-4 22, Kraig Heckstein 3-3 0-1 6. Totals 21-52 16-21 65. West Fork (5-2, 4-1) – Travis Fekkers 3-5 6-9 14, Rylan Fleshner 8-15 0-0 20, Thomas Nuehring 1-2 1-2 3, Zach Martinek 7-14 0-0 15, Mitchell Halloran 1-8 0-0 3, Ian Latham 1-3 2-4 5, Cole Hall

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Three-point goals – O 7-25 (Grimm 4-6, Olson 3-9, Bobinet 0-3, Bushbaum 0-7); WF 9-21 (Fleshner 4-8, Fekkers 2-3, Latham 1-2, Halloran 1-3, Martinek 1-4). Rebounds – O 23, 6 off., 17 def. (Olson 5, Schwamman 5, Grimm 5,

Bobinet 4, Bushbaum 2, Maakestad, Heckstein); WF 27, 7 off., 20 def. (Martinek 10, Hall 7, Fekkers 3, Fleshner 3, Meinders 2, Halloran, Latham). Assists – O 9 (Olson 6, Bobinet, Schwamman, Bushbaum); WF 7 (Martinek 3, Halloran 3, Nuehring). Steals – O 6 (Olson 4, Bushbaum, Heckstein); WF 4 (Hall 2, Fleshner, Martinek). Blocks – O 2 (Heckstein 2); WF 3 (Martinek 2, Fekkers). Fouled out – WF (Nuehring).

Final push towards the playoffs With only one week left of the regular season, the playoff picture is almost set, with just two spots left to be decided in the NFC after a wild Christmas weekend in the NFL. Dallas wrapped up the top seed in the NFC after the only team to beat them lost on Thursday. The Cowboys, led by the sensational rookie duo of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot, have won their division and will have home-field advantage throughout the post season. If Atlanta beats the Saints next week they will earn the other first round bye, having already won the NFC South. Where did the Green Bay Packers come from? After stinking it up for most of the first half of the season, Aaron Rodgers rallied the Pack, predicted they would run the table, and has now proceeded to do so, with a five game winning streak started just about the time I wrote that the Packers were terrible in this very column. A win against the Lions gives them the division title, and even a loss doesn’t knock them out. They could still get a wildcard spot if

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Zach Clemens Washington fails to beat the fiveseed Giants. In the AFC, the teams are all set, with just the seeding to be decided. Tom Brady and the Patriots have to win in Miami to secure homefield advantage throughout, having already guaranteed a first round bye. It was likely that Oakland would have secured the other top spot, yet Derek Carr suffered a season’s ending broken leg on Saturday. Carr was one of three different players to break his leg in Week 16, the others being Tyler Lockett of Seattle, and fellow QB Marcus Mariotta. This had to dash the hope of Raider fans, who were enjoying the first winning season in 14 years. Matt McGloin will be getting the

start against Denver. I always pick Denver, yet even I don’t trust the Broncos this year, already bounced from the playoffs in embarrassing fashion, getting dominated by the Chiefs on Christmas night. Kansas City is in as of Christmas, with possibilities of a division title dancing in their heads. They will need Denver’s help to win the AFC West. The Texans have a $72 million problem on their hands and on their bench as they win their second division title in a row. Tom Savage now has the starting quarterback job, but the Texans are the weakest playoff team in my opinion, but they are not as surprising as the Miami Dolphins. I know I didn’t factor Miami into the post season. Behind Jay Ajayi and steady QB play the Dolphins—who started 1-4—are now in the playoffs for the first time since 2008. The playoff picture is almost complete, with different seeding still to be worked out. Just like it is every year, yards and scores will be harder to come by, and every team will have to dig deep to finish strong.

PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2016 Be it duly noted these minutes of 12/19/16 are UNOFFICIAL minutes. The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m., with Board members Corey Eberling-Chairman, Gary McVicker and Michael Nolte present. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the agenda as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the minutes of December 12, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. Committee Updates: Economic Development update Public Comment: Michelle Giddings-Auditor discussed personnel concerns with the Board. Jay Waddingham-County Engineer was present to discuss Secondary Road matters. No action taken. At 9:30 a.m. the Board conducted an evaluation of Jay Waddingham-County Engineer in open session, as requested by Jay. No action taken. Supervisor Eberling excused himself from the meeting at 10 a.m. Toni Wilkinson, Recorder, requested the Board’s decision on her hiring of a part-time employee 19 hours or under. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker approves Recorder’s hiring of a part-time employee 19 hours or under. All ayes. Motion carried. Russell Wood- P&Z/Planner/Community Services updated the Board on activities in his departments. No action taken. At 10:45 a.m. the Board conducted an evaluation of Russell Wood, P&Z/Planner/Community Services in open session, as requested by Russell. No action taken. At 11:05 a.m. the Board conducted an evaluation of Dan Tilkes-Sanitarian/Weed Commissioner during open session, as requested by Dan. No action taken. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves Claims for period ending December 18, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves an amount of up to but no more than $50 to be reimbursed county wide for cell phone reimbursement. Resolution 2016-43: FRANKLIN COUNTY CELL PHONE/INTERNET/COMMUNICATIONS REIMBURSEMENT WHEREAS, Franklin County, Iowa (the “County”), pursuant to and in strict compliance with all laws applicable to the County, desires to set a maximum of dollars reimbursed to Franklin County employees for cell phone, internet and communication usage on personal equipment; WHEREAS, the County will reimburse employees for personal communication costs up to a maximum of $50.00 per month; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa, that this said reimbursement shall be added to the Franklin County Policy Manual and serve as policy. Nolte-Aye. McVicker-Aye. All ayes. Resolution duly adopted. Motion Nolte, seconded by McVicker, after discussion, approves wage increase of $2.00 per hour for Ryan Peterson due to 6 month review for Custodian/Maintenance, as was talked about when hired six months ago. Increase to take effect at the beginning of the next pay period on December 25, 2016. Also, effective immediately, he is appointed to the position of Head Custodian, and will oversee future wage increases for the Assistant Custodian. All ayes. Motion carried. Ryan Peterson-Head Custodian updated the

Board on the upcoming transfer of Courthouse statues for repair. No action taken. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves Franklin County mileage reimbursement rate of $0.48 per mile for calendar year 2017, effective January 1, 2017, due to decrease in the federal mileage rate. All ayes. Motion carried. The Board acknowledged Manure Management Plan Renewals for: 1) Swieter Finisher, #62625, owner Don Swieter, site located 1522 50th St, Iowa Falls, Sec 16, Grant Twp 2) Jordahl Site 0, #60952, site located 508 Heather Ave, Alden, Sec 7, Lee Twp 3) Jay & Jody Plagge Finisher, #58368, owners Jody & Mitch Plagge, site located 736 220th St, Alexander, Sec 19, Richland Twp 4) JJ Pork, #64420, owner Joshua Showalter, site located 2256 Yarrow Ave, Dougherty, Sec 14, West Fork Twp 5) Ozark Finisher Farm, #65093, owner Ozark LLC, site located Hardin Road, Sec 6, Etna Twp, Hardin County. Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, adjourns at 11:56 a.m., until Tuesday, December 27, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried. The Board worked on the FY17/18 Budget for the Supervisor Department following adjournment. ATTEST: Corey Eberling, Chairman Julie M. Pralle, 2nd Deputy Auditor PUBLICATION LIST ABCM Therapy, Srvs ...........................1890.00 AgSource Cooperative, Well Tstg ..........450.00 Agvantage FS, Fuel ...............................392.53 Ahlers & Cooney PC, Legal Srv ..........1300.00 Alliant Energy, Util .................................316.03 Toby Anderson, Wells ..........................1431.10 Aramark Uniform, Clng Srv......................93.20 JoEllen Arends, Mileage ..........................66.15 Auto Parts, Rep/Parts ............................412.72 Baker Group, Srv Agrmnt ....................5534.00 Mackenzie Benson, Mileage..................102.41 Bibby Financial Srvs, Sup......................131.86 Boone Co Sheriff, Srvs ............................31.30 Brenda Boyington, Mileage ...................112.70 Bremer Co Sheriff, Prisoners...............1500.00 Brown Supply, Rep/Parts.........................48.00 Carpenter Uniform Co, Uniforms .............72.66 CDW Government, Data Proc ...............849.74 Cellular Advantage, Sup ........................169.97 Central Salt LLC, Salt ........................42439.62 CenturyLink, Phone Srv.......................1542.16 Choice Printing, Sup ................................56.02 Commercial Bag & Supply, Sup ............223.81 Concrete Inc, Pipe Culverts ...................303.00 Consolidated Energy, Fuel ................11269.47 Cornerstone Cottage, Clng ........................9.80 Counsel, Maint.........................................47.75 Creative Solutions, Srvs ........................150.00 Culligan, Water Srv ..................................83.45 D&L Sanitation, Garbage .......................109.00 Decision Health, Sup .............................195.70 Des Moines Stamp, Stamps ..................133.00 Dollar General, Sup .................................15.00 Doors Inc, Sup .........................................56.00 Corey Eberling, Comm/Mlg ...................932.00 Lindsey Edwards, Mileage.....................136.71 EGL Enterprises, Sup ........................16548.42 Eldora Pharmacy, Meds ..........................10.95 Fareway, Sup...........................................44.97 Fastenal Co, Rep/Parts .........................201.63 Four Oaks Family, JV Shelter ................979.65 Franklin Co Home Care, Srvs............12240.00 Franklin Co Land¿ll, Funding .............13765.00 Franklin Co PHN, Flu Shots ....................85.00 Secondary Rds, Fuel .............................202.07 Franklin Co Sheriff, Srvs........................668.08 Franklin General Hospital, Phones ........498.02 Franklin REC, Reimb .............................891.70 Franklin REC, Util ..................................678.50 G & K Services, Srvs ...............................61.86 Gateway Hotel, Ed/Trng ........................577.92 Michelle Giddings, Trng .........................143.37 Gillund Enterprises, Shop Sup ................88.90 Global Hydraulics & Supply, Parts ...........50.41

Gorder’s Service, Rep/Parts ..................242.34 Steve Graeser, Tools ...............................92.97 Veronica Guerrero, Mileage.....................27.44 Hamilton Co Sheriff, Srvs ....................2475.00 Charles Hamm, Wk Apprl ......................309.92 Linda Hamman, Mileage..........................98.98 Hampton Hardware, Parts/Sup..............116.21 City of Hampton, Water ...........................16.29 Nichole M Harlan, Mileage ....................282.73 Teresa Harms, Mileage..........................142.59 Steve Haviland, Rent .............................407.00 Thomas L Hovland, Storage ....................50.00 Howie Equip, Rep/Parts ........................656.00 Huber Supply Co, Shop Tools ...............152.30 IDALS Pesticide Bureau, Cert .................45.00 ICAA, Trng .............................................325.00 Iowa One Call, Dues................................50.00 ISAC, Ed/Trng .......................................405.00 ISACA Dist II, Dues .................................20.00 Jerico Services, Calc Chloride.............2500.00 John Deere Financial, Rep/Parts...........197.78 Johnson Sanitary Products, Cust Sup .....68.00 Lynn G Johnson, Wk Apprl ....................166.66 Keystone Labs, Tests ..............................12.00 Dwight D Koenen, Wk Apprl ..................224.68 Robin Koob, Mileage .................................7.84 Jennifer Krull, Transcripts ......................430.00 Language Line Services, Srv.................177.45 City of Latimer, Util ..................................35.00 Linda Lemke, Mileage .............................79.38 Jessica Love, Mileage ...........................296.45 LSI, Srvs ..................................................37.08 Marco Inc, Maint ......................................55.73 Martin Marietta, Road Stone............148414.55 Mason City Tire, Rep/Parts....................330.10 Virginia Meinberg, Mileage ......................15.68 Shirley Mejia, Mileage .............................79.87 Menards, Sup ........................................263.42 Mid-America Publishing, Pub/Notices/Ad .......... ...........................................................1739.12 Mid American Energy, Util ...................5551.17 Deb Miller, Mileage ..................................49.00 Mitchell Co Sheriff, Srvs ........................203.00 Murphy’s Htg & Plbg, Rep/Parts ..............45.00 NAPA, Rep/Parts ...................................440.77 Daryl Norman, Well Clsd .......................226.94 Of¿ce Elements, Sup ...............................77.48 Olive Ave Feed, Sup ................................88.00 Petroblend Corp, Lubricants ..................328.07 Pitney Bowes, Qrtly Pstg .......................545.16 Polk Co Treasurer, Srvs.......................2205.00 Polk Co Sheriff, Srv Fees ........................19.32 Prairie Ag Partners, Sup ..........................46.50 Pralle’s Wash City, Veh Washes ............118.26 River City Comm, Monitor Sys ................23.00 Ashley Roberts, Mileage........................163.17 Marla Schipper, Mileage ........................224.91 Paige Seidel, Reimb ................................82.35 Shopko, Sup ..........................................119.06 Shred Right, Srvs ....................................83.20 Sietsema-Vogel Funeral, Srvs ...............465.00 Staples Advantage, Off Sup ..................306.55 Dean Stickrod DDS, Srvs ........................98.00 Superior Welding, Welding Sup ...............78.01 Jenni Swart, Mileage ...............................73.99 Taylor Co Sheriff, Srvs .............................31.00 Dan Tilkes, Reimb ...................................50.00 Times Citizen, Ads .................................426.15 TMI Services, Srvs ................................710.00 TSP Court Reporting, Depositions ........159.25 UPS, Shpg ...............................................63.86 US Cellular, Cell Srv ..............................836.66 USPS, Rent ...........................................110.00 The Verdin Co, Parts .............................214.86 VISA, Trng/Sup ....................................1402.45 Waste Mgmt, Garb/Recy .....................2579.82 Weidemann Inc, Srvs ........................46248.77 Wex Bank, Fuel ...................................2269.50 Toni Wilkinson, Mileage ...........................93.10 Jeanne Wogen, Mileage ..........................56.84 Ziegler Inc, Rep/Parts ..........................3584.87 21st Century Rehab, Therapy ...............400.00 GRAND TOTAL ...............................352286.91 Published in The Shef¿eld Press on December 29, 2016

The Sheffield Press Thursday, December 29, 2016 • Shef¿eld, Iowa

Colo-Nesco runs by CAL COLO – A fast start by the host team turned into an 80-30 Colo-Nesco win over CAL on Dec. 20. Brock Guerrero scored a teamhigh 13 points for the Cadets, but just four others scored in the loss. Kainan Braun led CAL on the boards with nine while Israel Rivera finished with three assists and two blocked shots. Goddy Porras came off the bench to lead the team in steals with three. CAL fell to 2-6 overall, 2-5 in the Iowa Star North. Colo-Nesco 80, CAL 30 CAL (2-6, 2-5) – Ben Rapp 1-8 0-0 2, Brock Guerrero 5-11 0-2 13, Kainan Braun 1-3 3-3 5, Sergio Martinez 0-3 0-0 0, Israel Rivera 3-12 2-2 8, Nate Rapp 1-6 0-0 2, Graham Patrick 0-0 0-0 0, Marco Lerma 0-0 0-0 0, Nick Turner 0-1 0-0 0, Goddy Porras 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 11-45 5-7 30. Colo-Nesco (6-2, 6-1) – Parker Eley 1-3 0-2 2, Phillip Bower 8-13 0-0 16, Sean Cutler 1-8 2-2 5, Garret Tiarks 3-8 5-10 11, Matthew Hill 14-17 6-7 34, Jacob Clatt 4-5 0-0 8, Garrett Packer 1-3 1-2 3, Bryce Niemeyer 0-2 1-2 1, Francis Bower 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-59 15-25 80. CAL Colo-Nesco

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Milestone mark for Huber ƒ Warhawks defeat Class 3A No. 14 Osage in defensive battle BY KRISTI NIXON SHEFFIELD – West Fork girls coach Rodney Huber has something extra to savor as his Warhawks topped Class 3A No. 14 Osage on Tuesday, Dec. 20. He celebrated his 100th career victory with the 41-39 win as West Fork went into the break with a 5-2 overall record, 4-1 in the Top of Iowa Conference. “It was a very special night,” Huber said, “and will be a great memory since it came against a good, ranked opponent like Osage.” The two teams were locked in a battle of defenses for much of the game before both turned it on in the fourth quarter to combine for 40 points in the ¿nal eight minutes. In fact, the Warhawks led 23-17 heading into the fourth quarter and no player for his squad ¿nished with more than nine points.

Conversely, the Green Devils, who have 27 three-pointers made so far this season, were held without one in this contest. It was their ¿rst loss of the year. “Yeah, it was a defensive struggle,” Huber said. “We played really great defense and did not allow them a made three-point basket on the night. Our offense struggled for most of the game until late in the third and fourth quarter; we turned it on more and ¿nally got a few shots to fall and also got them in foul trouble.” Jacqlyn Caspers, who finished with nine for the Warhawks, added all six of the team’s blocked shots and tallied ¿ve rebounds. Lexi Bray recorded a team-high 10 boards, ¿ve on each end of the Àoor, and led the team in steals with ¿ve. “I think this is just the beginning for this team,” Huber said. “It’s a really determined group.”

West Fork 41, Osage 39

Three-point goals – CAL 3-18 (Guerrreo 3-7, Martinez 0-2, N. Rapp 0-2, Rivera 0-3, B. Rapp 0-4); C-N 1-12 (Cutler 1-7, Tiarks 0-1, Eley 0-2, Bower 0-2). Rebounds – CAL 29, 7 off. 22 def. (Braun 9, Rivera 5, N. Rapp 4, Guerrero 4, Porras 4, B. Rapp 2, Martinez); C-N 49, 17 off., 32 def. (Clatt 9, Hill 8, Tiarks 7, Bower 6, Cutler 6, Team 6, Bower 3, Packer 3). Assists – CAL 10 (Rivera 3, Guerrero 2, Martinez 2, N. Rapp 2, Braun); C-N 21 (Bower 13, Cutler 3, Tiarks 3, Hill 2). Steals – CAL 4 (Porras 3, B. Rapp); C-N 10 (Bower 3, Tiarks 2, Hill 2, Cutler, Clatt, Niemeyer). Blocks – CAL 2 (Rivera 2); C-N 3 (Hill 3). Total fouls – CAL 21, C-N 8. Fouled out – CAL (Braun, N. Rapp).

Osage (5-1, 4-1) – Mia Knudsen 0-3 0-0 0, Rylie Olson 3-7 2-2 8, Sophie Muller 4-9 1-2 9, Brenna Jacobs 2-7 4-9 8, Melanie Bye 0-2 1-2 1, Gabby Schwarting 2-10 2-2 6, Jenna Plotzke 0-0 0-0 0, Madi Johnson 3-12 1-5 7. Totals 14-50 11-22 39. West Fork (5-2, 4-1) – Kaiitlyn Liekweg 1-6 3-4 6, Kenna Weaver 0-3 2-3 2, Kennedy Maske 2-7 0-0 6, Lexi Bray 2-8 3-5 7, Morgan Meier 1-3 3-5 6, Lexi Jones 2-6 2-4 6, Jacqlyn Caspers 4-8 1-1 9, Emily Caspers 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 12-41 14-22 41. Osage 5 West Fork 7

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Three-point goals – O 0-18 (Knudsen 0-2, Jacobs 0-2, Bye 0-2, Muller 0-5, Schwarting 0-7); WF 3-13 (Maske 2-7, Liekweg 1-6). Rebounds – O 27, 12 off., 15 def. (Johnson 7, Olson 6, Muller 4, Jacobs 4, Knudsen 3, Schwarting 2, Bye); WF 32, 12 off., 20 def. (Bray 10, Jones 9, J. Caspers 5, Meier 2, Liekweg 2, E. Caspers 2, Weaver, Maske). Assists – O 8 (Olson 2, Muller 2, Jacobs 2, Bye, Schwarting); WF 9 (Liekweg 2, Weaver 2, Jones 2, Bray, Meier, J. Caspers). Steals – O 20 (Schwarting 5, Muller 4, Jacobs 4, Olson 3, Knudsen 2, Johnson 2); WF 16 (Bray 5, Weaver 4, Meier 3, Liekweg, Maske, Jones, J. Caspers). Blocks – O 1 (Olson); WF 6 (J. Caspers 6). Fouled out – O (Jacobs).

PUBLIC NOTICE West Fork Community School District OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WEST FORK BOARD OF EDUCATION UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2016 The West Fork Board of Education met for its regular meeting in the Superintendent’s Of¿ce in Rockwell. The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m., by Board President, Jim Tuttle. Board members present: Mary Schlichting, Roger Witte, and Mary Beth Sukup. Absent: Rob Heimbuch Also present were Superintendent Darrin Strike, High School Principal Clyde Tarrence, Middle School Principal Tracy Peterson, and West Fork Board Secretary Lacey Pueggel. Visitors: Zach Clemens After discussion, Witte moved to approve the Agenda with an addition to the agenda item 13. Discuss/Approve Resignation of Night Custodian Rockwell, the Minutes from November 21, 2016, November Financials, and the December Bills; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. Sukup moved to approve the second reading of the 300 series board policies as presented; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. Schlichting moved to approve the ¿rst reading of the 400 series board policies after discussion; seconded by Sukup. Motion carried 4-0. Witte moved to approve the consortium between West Fork CSD and Mason City CSD to jointly administer an Instructional Program at Pinecrest School; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. Supt. Strike discussed the Regional CTE Planning Partnership taking place to accommodate the new state proposal for CTE Education. Sukup moved to approve West Fork CSD’s involvement in the IASB platform “The Promise of Iowa”; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. Sukup moved to approve the resignation of HS Guidance Counselor, Jennifer Knudsen effective at the end of ¿rst semester (January 6) contingent upon ¿nding a suitable replacement; seconded by Witte. Motion carried 4-0. Witte moved to appoint Mary Schlichting to serve on the Franklin County Conference Board for 2017; seconded by Sukup. Motion carried 4-0. Witte moved to approve Open Enrollment Requests as presented; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. Schlichting moved to approve the application for Modi¿ed Allowable Growth for At Risk/Dropout Prevention not to exceed $154,226; seconded by Sukup. Motion carried 4-0. Schlichting moved to approve the Resignation of Jenny Hopper as Night Custodian in Rockwell; seconded by Witte. Motion carried 4-0. Principal Report - Tracy Peterson/Clyde Tarrence 1. Tori Simkins had her ¿rst Elementary Concert – was very good 2. Campbell Soup labels will be used to get Bottle ¿lling stations 3. Semester test/projects starting tomorrow 4. Academic Assembly on Thursday before break 5. Rescheduled St. Ansgar Basketball game for January 9 Superintendent Report - Darrin Strike 1. Spirit of West Fork will be providing for 19 families 2. Dads Belgian WafÀes will be at the game tomorrow night sponsored by the Shef¿eld Lions Club 3. New Floor Scrubber – Nobel’s Brand from CID for $8,960 4. Iowa Homeland Security was in the District December 6 and 9 they will provide a report after the ¿rst of the year 5. Sacred Heart Church would like to use the cafeteria for the Irish Fair on March 19 6. December 31 Varsity and JV Scrimmage 7. Booster Club Tournament will be January 7 8. Next Board meeting January 23, 2017 in Shef¿eld at 5 p.m. Witte moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30pm; seconded by Schlichting. Motion carried 4-0. ATTEST: Board President – Jim Tuttle Board Secretary – Lacey Pueggel GENERAL FUND Center Point Energy, Natural Gas .........232.61 Committee For Children, At Risk Supplies ........ .............................................................429.00 Mason City Red Power, Transportation Repair Parts.....................................................431.35 Eagle Ridge Tactical Consulting, Staff Training . ..........................................................1,696.56 Grunklee, Jason, Reimburse Registration Band.......................................................80.00 Iowa Division Of Labor Services, Boiler Inspections .....................................................200.00 Litterer, Pamela, Reimburse Travel .........29.95 Menards - Mason City, Maint. Supplies ...47.12 NIACC, Bus Driver Certi¿cation.............100.00

Pioneer Enterprise, Renewal 2 Years ......73.00 All Star Pest Control, Pest Control ..........75.00 Bonzer, Kaitlyn, Reimburse Travel ........211.38 Card Services, Travel/Technology/Supplies ...... ..........................................................3,192.32 Carolina Biological Supply Company, HS Science Supplies ......................................100.49 Cartersville Elevator, Gas/Diesel ........1,513.00 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc., Maint. Supplies . .............................................................142.80 City Of Rockwell, Utilities.......................450.82 City Of Shef¿eld, Utilities .......................698.16 Clausen Plumbing & Heating, Repair Parts....... .................................................................4.36 Clausen, Anna, Homeschool Assistance ........... .............................................................350.00 Collins, Maria, Homeschool Assistance............. .............................................................300.45 Counsel, Copier .......................................56.60 Country Designs, Memorial .....................25.00 Culligan, Softner Salt .............................223.25 D & L Sanitation, Inc., Garbage .............765.00 Doors Inc., Repair Parts ........................107.40 Easy Way Safety Services, Inc., Safety Belts Buses ...................................................196.88 Energy Association Of Iowa Schools, Radon Testing...............................................1,385.00 Engel Law Of¿ce, Legal Services ..........382.50 Foster, Dustin, Homeschool Assistance ............ .............................................................675.72 Frontier Communications, Telephone ....660.30 Hoffmann, Whitney, Reimburse Travel ..104.13 Hoglund Bus & Truck Co., Repair Parts ............ .............................................................173.60 Huber Supply Co., Industrial Tech Supplies ...... .............................................................190.46 Iowa Association Of School Boards, Registration .......................................................105.00 Iowa Central Community College, NICBA Honor Band ............................................18.00 Iowa Communications Network, ICN Services .. .............................................................744.80 Iowa Division Of Labor Services, Boiler Inspections .....................................................160.00 Joel Enabnit, Reimburse Supplies.............2.00 Johnson Sanitary Products, Inc., Maint. Supplies......................................................808.92 K&H Coop Oil Co., Gas/Diesel ...........1,358.99 Lage, Gabrielle, Reimburse Travel ..........86.70 Le Doux Signs, Signage ..........................20.00 M & D Sound, Concert Sound ...............400.00 Menards - Mason City, Industrial Tech/Maint. Supplies ...............................................358.91 Mick Gage Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Repair Parts.......................................................17.65 Mid-America Publishing Corporation, Renewal 2 Years ...................................................75.00 MidAmerican Energy, Gas/Electric .....6,938.99 Midwest Technology, Industrial Tech Supplies... ...............................................................65.16 Mike Nuehring, Reimburse Travel .........136.77 Mort’s Water Company, Repairs ............240.00 Napa, Transportation Supplies ..............135.99 NCIBA, Honor Band ................................20.00 North Centrail Building Supply, Inc, Industrial Tech Supplies.........................................48.64 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., Transportation Supplies........................................................99.56 Ode Desing, Books................................164.00 Rieman Music, Band/Choir Supplies .....191.52 Rockwell Area Supermarket, FCS Supplies ...... .............................................................898.12 Rockwell Cooperative Telephone, Telephone .... .............................................................565.35 Rooney Electric, Electric Repairs ............75.00 S&S Worldwide, Inc., PE Supplies ........681.74 Simplexgrinnell, Master Clock Maint .....486.40 Skillpath/Nst Seminars, Training..............99.00 Staples Advantage, Supplies .................122.60 Strike, Darrin, Reimburse Travel .............99.26 Fleet Farm, Transportation/After School Supplies......................................................345.37 Bell Piano Service, Tune Piano ...............90.00 Carolina Biological Supply Company, HS Science Supplies ......................................109.48 Des Moines Register, The, Renewal .......20.00 Doors Inc., Repair Parts ........................180.00 J.W. Pepper & Son. Inc., Band/Choir Supplies.. .............................................................854.82 Janitor’s Closet Ltd., Maint. Supplies ......36.11 Mason City Community School District, Pinecrest 1St Semester ..................10,738.20 Mort’s Water Company, Building Repairs .......... .............................................................268.46 Petroblend Corp., Transportation Supplies........ ...............................................................85.77 Rooney Electric, Industrial Tech Bandsaw Hookup.................................................409.09 Vanlaere, Susan, Reimburse Nurse Supplies ... ...............................................................26.93 TOTAL ............................................$43,692.51 CAPITAL PROJECTS Henkel Construction Company, Wellness Center ......................................................7,228.55 Henkel Construction Company, Wellness Center .........................................................427.50 Martin Gardner Architecture, Wellness Center ..

.............................................................575.00 TOTAL ..............................................$8,231.05 PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Card Services, TV’s For Classrooms .. 2,739.92 FIALA Of¿ce Products, Ltd., Copier Lease ........ ..........................................................3,606.24 Ingersoll Water Conditioning, Repairs ...671.00 JMC Computer Service Inc., Technology Software ..................................................1,104.00 Mechanical Air Systems, Repairs ..........796.48 Mick Gage Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Repairs .. .............................................................908.38 Next Generation Technologies, Technology Lease ................................................8,333.33 Premier Furniture & Equipment, LLC, Bleachers Wellness Center ..........................5,160.00 TOTAL ............................................$23,319.35 HOT LUNCH EMS Detergent Services, Cleaning Supplies .... .............................................................693.98 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Milk ............3,568.59 Earthgrains Baking Companies, Inc., Bread...... .............................................................536.36 Keck, Inc., Commodities ........................639.49 Martin Bros., Food/Supplies .............10,079.90 Rockwell Area Supermarket, Food ..........29.06 TOTAL ............................................$14,853.40 WELLNESS CENTER Federal Fire Equipment Co., Fire Extinguisher . .............................................................105.99 Menards - Mason City, Supplies ............231.77 MidAmerican Energy, Electric.............1,462.70 TOTAL ..............................................$1,800.46 TRUST & AGENCY Weaver, Cailey, Scholarships ................300.00 TOTAL .................................................$300.00 ACTIVITY FUND Clear Lake Community Schools, Pitching Machine - Baseball ...................................100.00 Coca-Cola Refreshments, MS Concession Stand....................................................315.36 FFA Association, Dues........................1,520.00 Green Canopy, Inc., XC Meet..................85.60 Walmart Community/Gemb, Vball Concession Stand......................................................26.30 Abbas, Doug, Ref ....................................75.00 Adrenaline Fund Raising, Baseball Fundraiser . ..........................................................2,375.70 Amsbaugh, Makenna, Reimburse NHS Service Project ....................................................19.26 Barefoot, FFA Shirts ..............................272.85 Brian Fessler, Ref ....................................70.00 Card Services, Wrestling/Travel/FFA.....632.46 Coca-Cola Refreshments, MS Concession Stand....................................................390.96 Community Quick Print, Dance Team......31.57 David Meinders, Ref ................................70.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Wrestling ..........67.00 Emhoff, Brooke, Reimburse FFA .............26.00 Eric Birkedal, Ref .....................................70.00 Graphic Edge, The, Booster Club/Wrestling Resale ...................................................7,440.93 Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising, FFA Fruit Sales .................................................2,528.40 Harper, Kaci, Reimburse Dance ............139.07 Hewett Wholesale, Inc., Ms Concession Stand . .............................................................188.50 Hog Slat, FFA ..........................................46.00 J. 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Farmland values fall in 2015 The value of farmland in North Central Iowa fell more than any other Iowa region in 2015, according to an annual Iowa State University study reviewed in January 2016. The Farmland Value Survey, released at the end of 2015, uses opinion results gathered by the ISU’s Center for Agriculture and Rural Development along with U.S. Census of Agriculture’s data to measure trends in land prices. North Central Iowa’s values fell 6.7 percent between November 2014 and November 2015, the largest drop of nine statewide regions. It exceeded the statewide average of a 3.9 percent drop to $7,633 per acre. The region includes Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Humboldt, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Wright, Franklin and Butler counties. Its 2015 weighted average is $7,962 per acre, a decrease from recent years but still the fourth-highest total since 1998. Franklin County checked in with a 6.16 percent decrease at $7,993 per acre – 50th of Iowa’s 99 counties, and Butler County averaged $8,101 per acre – 55th of Iowa’s 99 counties, with a 7.61 percent decrease from 2014. ISU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist Kelvin Leibold said many people were surprised the numbers didn’t drop further. Iowa’s fall in statewide values followed an 8.9 percent drop the previous year. The trend has been negative since 2013, when there was a 5.1 percent increase in land values following relatively large 15.9, 32.5 and 23.7 percent increases in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Staley Real Estate broker Jerry Staley, of Hampton, said these negative fluctuations affect high-debt farmers the most by lowering their net worth and thus, their borrowing power for land purchases. Survey results were based on 708 county land value estimates from 514 real estate brokers, farm managers, appraisers or others who know the market. Respondents estimated values of high, medium and low-grade land using a variety of factors. They also listed positive factors that affected the market: low interest rates, strong yields, land availability, cash/credit availability and investor demand. Negative factors included: lower commodity prices, high input prices, cash/credit availability and an uncertain agricultural future. Three “golden eras” of high Iowa land values are discussed in the abstract – the 1920s (followed by a decade-long decline), the 1970s and 1980s (which hit an abrupt collapse) and the most recent.

North Iowans were battered with five straight days of rain the last week of September, nearly matching records set in 2008, when the state saw a 500-year flood. Beginning in the evening hours of Wednesday, Sept. 21, many North Iowa counties saw close to 10 inches of rain fall, with 7.5 inches falling in Greene in one day. Flooding had the Cedar River cresting at 23 feet. The 2008 level was approximately 31 feet. Many portions of the region were evacuated. Franklin County entered in to a state of emergency, seeing one major road close, and the total number of gravel roads damaged resting at 50. The State of Emergency declared, lasted until at least the end of the week. According to the National Weather Service, Des Moines, a total of 4.36 inches of rain fell in Hampton, though several sites in Franklin County saw almost five inches of rain, in 24 hours. According to the National Weather Service, the total September rainfall in Hampton was 8.96 inches. September’s historical average is only 2.39 inches. Areas of West Fork by Aredale saw flooding, as well as along the creek near Sheffield, and on the golf course. Over five days, Sheffield received approximately seven inches of rain, much of it ending up in ditches around town and flowing into the creek, according to Sheffield City Clerk Katy Flint. Sheffield did have an issue with the wastewater treatment plant, with so many residents using sun pumps and pumping it into the sewer system, but there was no failure to the lift stations. It was suggested by Flint that residents pump into the yard or street and not into the sewer. While 3.16 inches, falling from Sept. 21 through Sept. 23 is not as much rain as other communities saw, Franklin County Supervisor Gary McVicker said that the previous amounts of rain over the month had saturated the soil of many fields, creating runoff.

Rand sentenced to life in prison Ronald Rand, 61, was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the 2015 death of his girlfriend, Michelle Key, 51, Waterloo, concluding a 10-month-long legal process. Rand killed his girlfriend with a shotgun following a domestic dispute at his Hampton home. According to a criminal complaint, he admitted to the shooting Dec. 13, 2015 when police arrived on the scene. Rand was originally held without bond after the incident occurred. The charge of first degree murder came with a mandatory life sentence and $150,000 in restitution to the victim’s family. Rand himself expressed grief over his actions but maintained that he is innocent of pre-meditated murder. “I’m very sorry what happened. I hope the parents and family can get a little closure out of this,” said Rand. “It was just a tragic accident.”

Pork plant fails in Mason City After weeks of controversy, the City Council of Mason City finally put the debate surrounding the proposed pork processing facility to rest on May 3 as the development agreement between the city and Prestage Foods of Iowa failed to pass a vote for approval. In December of 2015, Mason City was approached by Prestage Foods through the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation to develop a large scale pork processing facility outside of the south side of the city. The facility, which would process up to 10,000 hogs per day, was projected to generate 922 full-time jobs with a payroll of $43 million once opened, and the potential for the number of jobs to nearly double with a second shift in the future. Mason City worked out a development agreement with Prestage Foods to build the facility, which quickly became a controversial topic of discussion throughout the area. The City Council was required to hold three public hearings before approving the development agreement, each of which became marathon sessions as dozens of people lined up to share their concerns or voice their support of the project. Swaledale Mayor John Drury was one of the several people that spoke out against the facility during the public hearing. Like many others, Drury expressed a concern that the pork processing facility would encourage the development of large hog confinements in the surrounding area. Prestage, after flirting with a number of different counties after the failure in Cerro Gordo, decided to b u i l d t hei r pla nt in Wr ightt C o u n t y, which approved the build in August.

SUKUP HELPS SAVES LIVES A product from Sukup Manufacturing has helped save lives in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew torn through the small island nation. Sukup produces Safe T Homes®, which are small circular homes modeled after grain bins and developed by Brett Nelson, a Sukup employee. The Safe T Homes® were developed immediately after the earthquake that created devastating damage to Haiti in 2010. Sukup partnered with GoServ Global, a non-profit organization out of Eagle Grove that provides relief and assistance in disasters around the world. GoServ was co-founded by Ken DeYoung, an Iowa farmer and pilot who flew to Haiti over 35 straight days providing medical supplies after the 2010 earthquake. It touched DeYoung’s heart and he started GoServ Global, said the executive director of GoServ Global, Paul Van Gorkom. “It has just exploded in the last five years,” Van Gorkom said. The organization now has a girls orphanage with 80 girls, a boys with 64, an orphanage with babies and widows, a medical clinic, dental clinic and a school in different villages they have set up. Yet after Hurricane Matthew blew through Haiti, there was almost total devastation of their villages. Almost all traditional buildings were destroyed, yet all Safe T Homes® remained standing. “[The villages] took a direct hit, yet all of the Safe T Homes® were standing,” Van Gorkom said. “They withstood 145 mph winds and the homes performed just the way they were supposed to.” The homes can be built with just hand tools and can be constructed on site. It takes about six people eight hours to build one. Once the home is constructed and put on a bed of gravel, concrete is poured inside the home and becomes a 4-inch concrete base. This concrete allows for the homes to withstand high winds, like was seen during Hurricane Matthew. “It’s quite rewarding knowing these homes saved lives,” Sukup said. “A lot of people at Sukup were involved, from the manufacturing side, the grain bin side and structuring part of the company.” There are around 200 Safe T Homes® in Haiti, and every single one of them withstood the 145 mph winds. Up to 60 people were crammed into a single home in multiple villages during the hurricane. “Literally thousands of lives were saved because of these homes,” Van Gorkom said. Sukup Manufacturing will continues to produce Safe T Homes® and work with GoServ Global to help those less fortunate.

Sherriff Larry Richtsmeier retired this year from the Sheriff’s Office, having invested 35 years in the county, 15 of which he held the title of sheriff. In total, Richtsmeier had 40 years of law enforcement experience with the Hampton Police Department, Franklin County and the North Iowa Narcotics Task Force. Richtsmeier’s career in law enforcement began as a way to keep busy while working for Henning Constr uction in Hampton, in the mid 70s. After laying concrete fulltime for five years for chicken confinements, a friend at the Hampton Police Department told Richtsmeier that there was a need for a reserve officer. Richtsmeier said he liked being able to get the hours in as a reserve officer, and when a position opened in 1976, Richtsmeier decided that it would be beneficial to apply, with his intent to with the department for around five years, before moving on. As a fulltime officer, Richtsmeier worked with the firearms office and took on photography work for investigations. In 1981, a position with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office opened up, and Richtsmeier, having decided to commit to his would-be-wife Charlene in Hampton, decided to give the position a shot. “The plan was to spend five-six years here, then my wife came along and plans change,” Richtsmeier said. Under then-Sheriff Duane Payne, Richtsmeier spent the next 19 years working primarily as a crime scene and accident photographer. Because of his attendance in the academy, Richtmeier received training in photography and document awareness during crime scene investigations. In 1988, Richtsmeier became a part North Iowa Narcotics Task Force — the year of its inception — which is how Chief Deputy Linn Larson first met Richtsmeier, while he was a police chief in Belmond. The two worked cases together in the form of joint investigations. In 2000, Payne told his top deputies — then Chief Deputy Darwin “Diz” Wikert and Richtsmeier — that he would be retiring, and one of the two had to continue to lead the office. Both Richtsmeier and Wikert ran for office that year, in a “friendly” election, where it was agreed that the loser would be chief deputy. Richtsmeier won. He says that his wife Charlene won’t fly or cruise, but they instead plan to take one trip a year by car, in his retirement. He might also spend time at his woodworking shop that he and Charlene bought 10 years ago, and might also continue with his photography. Richtsmeier says that he wants to learn how to carve fish, a way to make good on his childhood desire, having spent time on the creek with his father. The couple also intend to be a large part of their grandchildrens’ lives.

FINISHING TOUCHES In July of 2015, West Fork Community School District broke ground on an ambition project to build a multi-million wellness center for West Fork students and community members to enjoy, and the completion of the new West Fork Wellness Center is finished. “We are very close to the initial cost estimate,” said West Fork Superintendent Darrin Strike. The initial estimate was between $3.5 and $3.6 million, and the build could not have been possible without a significant gift from Sukup Manufacturing, which donated almost $250,000. The estimate also included the demolition of the old weight room, and the creation and paving of the new parking lots outside of the center. The approximately 30,000 square foot structure has already been put to use by West Fork athletes, as the wrestling team has begun using the wrestling room and different athletes have been able to use the weight room. There will be a cardio room with a dozen different machines that just arrived before Thanksgiving. A physical therapist from Synergy Physical Therapy and Athletic Training has an office inside the center to cater to West Fork athletes and community members. The director at the Wellness center is Ciara Conley, 21, who is a graduate of William Penn University with a degree in exercise science. She had worked at a YMCA before coming to West Fork. “I’ve been an athlete most of my life,” Conley said. “I just like being in the gym.” She is in charge of running the show at the Wellness Center, scheduling for different areas and creating fitness classes to people to participate in. There are daily and weekly fitness classes, and some potential classes are “Young at Heart” for ages 50 and up, “Weight Lifting 101” and “Fitness Infusion” which will be a circuit training class. “I’m very excited to get this open and let the community use it,” Strike said.

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Alliant Energy invests up to $1 billion in Whispering Willows Alliant Energy announced a $1 billion investment in wind energy at the Whispering Willows Wind Farm in Franklin County. On July 27, Alliant Energy and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad announced the new venture. The expansion of wind energy in Iowa would mean more revenue for farmers, more revenue for local government and over 100,000 at peak construction, with projections of over $135 million in annual property tax revenue by 2030. Nearly $12 billion dollars have been infused into Iowa’s economy due to wind energy, according to Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds. The new wind project will deliver up to 500 megawatts of energy and operational activities will result in an investment of about $1 billion in the state, Branstad said. Whispering Willows began commercial operation in 2009, and covers over 33,000 acres. Since 2005, Alliant has had a goal of reducing their carbon dioxide emissions by 40 percent by 2030, and wind energy is a big part of accomplishing that goal. The first rollout of new wind turbines will be the expansion on land at Whispering Willow, which Alliant already has rights to. Alliant leases land from landowners to construct and operate wind turbines. Every time the wind turbines are turning, they produce production tax credits, said Ben Lipari, Senior Manager of Project Development at Alliant. Lipari said that Franklin County would benefit by an increased tax base that would include local property taxes. There will be opportunities for local contractors, and not just during construction. About 300 jobs will be created during the construction phase; with about 16-20 full-time permanent jobs once the construction is complete, with eight of those positions filled by Alliant. Each wind turbine is between 2 and 3 megawatts per unit, so expect around 100 turbines to be constructed in the first phase of the project.

Franklin County Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier retires after 35 years in law enforcement in county.

Driving history This past summer marked the 100-year anniversary of the event that added Rockwell, Sheffield and Hampton to the first ever route across country from north to south. The new highway would span from Winnipeg, Canada all the way down to New Orleans, La. The “Pine to Palms Highway,” named the Jefferson Highway, and was a 2,300-mile trek that was to be from pines to palms. It started in Winnipeg and head south through Minnesota and went straight across Iowa, with stops in Rockwell, Sheffield, Chapin and Hampton. The Iowa Depar tment of Transportation approved the Jefferson Highway as a “Heritage Byway” in Iowa. There will be new signage up along the original route in the summer of 2017 for motorists to follow the signs and find some history.

Just after midnight on April 29, Sheffield resident Tammy Sorensen got a phone call that changed her life forever. “I just took the pillow and screamed into it,” she said through tears. On the other end of the line was her daughter, Heather Tollefson, giving the heartbreaking news that her little 2 year old boy Landon, was being rushed to the hospital in Iowa City after the doctors in Mason City had found a tumor near his groin. When Landon’s mom noticed his leg a bit swollen and puffy, she decided to take him to the pediatric clinic in Mason City. By the time she got him dressed and on the way, his leg had swollen to the point where a blood vessel burst in his leg. After multiple tests, and trouble with the IV, they decided to keep Landon overnight. “At that point, we still weren’t very worried,” Sorensen said. “He was up running around in the room, his leg wasn’t bothering him, we thought it was probably a swollen lymph node.” When the tests came back late that night, it was the news every parent and grandparent dreads. “[When she called me] the first thing she said was “mom Landon

has cancer and they are taking him to Iowa City by ambulance,” Sorensen said. “Its just one of those things that you go numb, and I wasn’t even sure if I had heard those words right.” It was acute myeloid leukemia. It was a rare strain, with a tumor growing in his lymph node, and 13 percent leukemia in his bone marrow. “That tumor basically saved him,” Sorensen said. If not for the tumor, the cancer may have not been diagnosed until it had spread extensively. Landon just finished his third round of chemotherapy. After the first round of chemo,

he had .003 percent cancer left in his body. The second round was a more difficult round of chemo. “It was a really intense, hard round of [chemo],” Sorensen said. “[The doctors] said it is very hard to get that small trace, so that’s when they started talking about a [bone marrow] transplant.” After the second round of chemotherapy, the leukemia was down to .002 percent. That’s when they started looking for a marrow donor. The hospital staff, from doctors to nurses in Iowa City has been outstanding, Sorensen said. They have been committed to Landon’s survival. “From the moment we got there, the doctor told us that we aren’t talking about anything but survival,” Sorensen said. “That’s why we are here, these children will survive.” Throughout the chemo, testing and sickness Landon has dealt with it with strength. Since the news first broke about Landon, the town of Sheffield, friends and family has rallied around. Landon has been supported from the beginning, and show incredible strength through a scary and painful time. He is well on his way to kicking cancer’s butt.

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