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USDA surveying cattle producers In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey more than 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. All cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2016 totaled 92 million head, 3 percent above the total in 2015. With declining cattle prices and the lower feed costs, an updated look at cattle numbers across the nation will show how these events have affected rebuilding the herd. “In January 2016, Iowa’s cattle inventory of 3.95 million head ranked seventh in the U.S. Of the total cattle inventory, 1.23 million were cattle and calves on feed which ranked Iowa fourth in the nation,” said Greg Thessen, director of the NASS Upper Midwest Regional Office. “Obtaining the current count of cattle will serve as a critical decision-making tool for producers and
the entire agriculture industry.” During the first two weeks of January, Iowa producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and the number of cattle on feed. “This information helps producers make timely, informed marketing decisions and plan for herd expansion or reduction,” Thessen explained. “Additionally, the information producers provide helps promote exports, inform the public about the industry, and determine expected future slaughter volume.” As is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified. The January cattle report will be released on Jan. 31. This and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.
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Holiday dance: The Alta-Aurelia High School dance team performed a holiday themed dance during halftime of the girls’ basketball game in Alta Dec. 22.
Avoid winter manure application BVRMC Foundation elects officers to retain nutrients, protect waters For some livestock producers, manure application is limited after Dec. 21. But all livestock and poultry producers can benefit by avoiding manure application on snow-covered ground. Runoff and nutrient loss are more likely when manure can’t be injected into the soil or incorporated into a field. Freeze and thaw cycles throughout winter can cause nutrients to runoff when snow melts. Keeping nutrients on the fields also protects streams. For animal producers with totally roofed (confinements) facilities, limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground began Dec. 21. Confinement facilities with 500 or more animal
units cannot apply liquid manure on ground covered with an inch or more of snow or 0.5 inch of ice. Generally, 500 animal units is equal to 1,250 finishing hogs; 5,000 nursery pigs; 500 steers, immature dairy cows or other cattle or 357 mature dairy cows. Except in emergencies, state law limits liquid manure application from Dec. 21 to April 1 on snow-covered ground unless manure can be properly injected or incorporated. Producers must call the local DNR field office to report emergency applications before they apply. Starting Feb. 1, liquid manure application on frozen ground is restricted.
While the law affects confinements with liquid manure, open feedlots and poultry producers can help keep manure in place by using common sense and choosing application areas far from a stream, on flat land with little snow cover. All producers must follow setbacks from certain buildings and environmentally sensitive areas for surface application. Find more information on separation distances and manure application at www.iowadnr.gov/afo. Look for recommendations from the Iowa Manure Management Action Group on applying manure in winter at www.agronext.iastate. edu/immag/pubs/imms/vol3.pdf.
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After prom raffle: The raffle drawing for a television and a Yeti cooler sponsored by the Alta-Aurelia after prom committee was held at halftime of the girls’ basketball game Dec. 22. Winners were Hose Murrillo (cooler) and Dar Westphal (television). Neither man was at the game, but Steph Murrillo, left, (representing her dad) and Hanna Westphal, right, (representing her uncle) were available to claim the prizes. Approximately 800 tickets were sold. Proceeds from the raffle will go to Alta-Aurelia’s after prom.
At its monthly meeting held Dec. 19, the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation elected officers for 2017. Duane Miller of Storm Lake was elected chair, Joshua Newhouse of Storm Lake, vice-chair and Mitch Lyman of Newell, secretary-treasurer. Other foundation board members are Rev. Duane Queen, Terry Mason, Ben Dvergsten, Jan Worthan, Tim Smith and Howard Hatlielid, all from Storm Lake and Suzette Radke from Aurelia. Brenda Halverson of Linn Grove is the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center trustee currently serving as the trustee’s liaison to the foundation board. Brad Strader is the executive director of the foundation, assisted by Barb Ansorge, foundation office assistant.
Winter urban trout stocking begins Jan. 4 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release trout in seven locations this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months. Trout in this part of the state will be released on Jan. 14, Scharnberg Pond, Spencer, at noon; Jan. 20, Moorland Pond, Fort Dodge, at 11 a.m.; Jan. 20, Big Lake, Council Bluffs, at 3 p.m. and Feb. 4, Bacon Creek, Sioux City, at 1:30 p.m. The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. A family friendly event is paired with most of the stockings to help anglers have success and fun while fishing. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can purchase a trout fee, which will allow them to catch their own limit. Winter stocking events are based on favorable weather conditions. Check the DNR Trout Fishing website at www.iowadnr.gov/ Fishing/Trout-Fishing for possible changes.
All foundation officers and board members are volunteers who help fulfill the healthcare mission of Buena Vista Regional Medical Center by securing financial support for new and expanded facilities, the latest technology and the healthcare services provided by the medical center. “It is an honor to serve with these hard-working, dedicat-
ed individuals. Much has been accomplished through their efforts and the generosity of many caring people. We look forward to helping continue the success of BVRMC in serving the health care needs of those in the region,” states Strader. For more information about the foundation, call 712-213-8609 or go to www.bvrmc.org.
O.W.L.S. program on owls The Buena Vista County Conservation Board, Cherokee County Conservation Board and the Storm Lake Public Library are partnering to offer O.W.L.S. programs. O.W.L.S stands for Older, Wiser and Livelier Souls, which means that the programs are geared towards adults. This program series will alternate between Buena Vista and Cherokee counties, and each time the program will be on a different topic. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m., a program on owls will be offered at the Storm Lake Public Library meeting room. Each program will offer coffee, lemonade and an assortment of baked goods. If you plan on attending, please let Katie know by Monday, Jan. 9, by calling 712-295-7985. This program can be cancelled
due to lack of participants. Owls are a fascinating group of nocturnal raptors. Iowa is home to nine different species of owl and they are an integral part of the food chain. Come to learn all about owls in your area and learn to identify owls by their call. Luna, the Buena Vista County Conservation Board’s education barred owl, will be making an appearance, and she a good example of a common owl in our area. For more information on this program, contact the Buena Vista County Conservation Board by calling 712-295-7985 or e-mailing katiebvcc@webbwireless. net. Visit us online at our website, www.bvcountyparks.com or on Facebook for more up-to-date information.
Cherokee, BV County retail taxable sales increase According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, taxable retail sales in Cherokee and Buena Vista counties increased for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 when compared to the same fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Taxable retail sales in Cherokee County rose $353,163 from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. Taxable retail sales in Buena Vista County increased $2,352,371. Total Cherokee County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2015 fiscal year were $104,619,659. Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2016 fiscal year were $104,972,822. Sales tax collected in Cherokee County during the 2016 fiscal year was $6,282,638.
Total Buena Vista County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2015 fiscal year were $197,265,794. Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2016 fiscal year were $199,618,165. Sales tax collected in Buena Vista County during the 2016 fiscal year was $11,932,624. The breakdown of taxable sales for Aurelia and Alta were (2015 figure is listed first, followed by the 2016 total and the change in sales): Aurelia ($6,256,657, $6,583,042, +$326,385) and Alta ($9,105,725, $9,358,799, +$253,074). Retail sales tax collected in Aurelia in fiscal year 2016 was $394,983. Retail sales tax collected in Alta in fiscal year 2016 was $561,528.
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Winter webinars explore supporting food security The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will explore how Master Gardeners can support food security during its winter webcast series. The 2017 series will offer Master Gardeners six educational hours while taking a look at ways to measure volunteer efforts, how to utilize small garden spaces, learn about food safety in the garden and more. In 2016, Iowa Master Gardeners donated more than 60,000 pounds of produce to local food banks. In 2017, Master Gardener volunteers will continue to build on these successes. The Master Gardener 2017 Winter Webcasts, called Growing Together, will be shown at the ISU Extension and Outreach Cherokee County office (209 Centennial Dr., Cherokee) on Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and March 13.
Donation and Small-Space Gardens, the first of the three-part series, allows viewers to learn about results from seven ISU Research Farm Demonstration Gardens where Master Gardeners grew produce for donation. It will be shown on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. Cindy Haynes, associate professor and extension specialist in horticulture, will share production and donation data gathered through citizen science. Participants will also learn how to create an efficient smallspace garden from Denny Schrock, coordinator of the Master Gardener program. Impact Matters, the second webcast in the series, will be shown on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. It will explore how to measure the impact of volunteer projects and how to build strong partnerships for effective community programs. Christine Hradek, coordinator of the Buy. Eat. Live
Healthy. program with ISU Extension and Outreach, will present various ways to communicate the impact that Master Gardeners are having on communities as a result of their volunteer projects. Growing and Harvesting Vegetables is the third in the series and will be shown on March 13 at 6 p.m. Learn about growing and harvesting asparagus from Ajay Nair, assistant professor in horticulture and extension vegetable production specialist. Also, building on food safety practices for vegetable gardens will be discussed by Shannon Coleman, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and a Human Sciences Extension and Outreach specialist. To register for any of the webinars, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Cherokee County office at 712-225-6196 or mtuttle@ iastate.edu.
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by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake With the New Year come new changes. Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in
the taxable maximum. Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard and SSI Student Exclusion. Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. The Social Security Act provides for how the cost of living adjustment is calculated. To read more, visitwww.socialsecurity.gov/cola. Learn more about the resulting changes at our factsheet on the subject: www.socialsecurity.gov/ news/press/factsheets/colafacts2017.pdf.
Commercial manure applicator training to be held Jan. 5 New and existing commercial manure applicators can meet their certification training requirements Jan. 5 at 75 Iowa locations and two out-of-state locations. “It’s important to get to class and submit the paper work before applying manure,” said Jeff Prier, DNR environmental specialist. “We’ve had a few people this year who needed reminding that just because you’ve attended class, you’re not certified until everything has reached our Des Moines office. “The training provides a good update on rule changes and current issues,” he said. “For example, we’ll be discussing hydrogen sulfide safety, uniform manure distribution and how
DNR handles enforcement this year.” Iowa State University Extension will offer the training from 9 a.m. to noon at county Extension offices and affiliated locations. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., but applicators must pre-register for the workshops by Dec. 28 to ensure adequate seating in the county where they plan to attend. In addition to the Jan. 5 training, ISU Extension will offer eight dry/solid manure workshops for commercial applicators in February. Pre-register for sessions at your county Extension office, listed on the Iowa Manure Management Action Group’s website. Applicators must attend the entire training session to complete certifica-
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Movie night: Alta Community Library held a movie night Dec. 12. Children enjoyed watching “An Elf Story” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
tion. As another option, DNR offers convenient online training and fee payment. To take the education course online, register for an IowaID and follow the prompts. After creating an IowaID, sign in for online payment processing and information regarding applicators’ renewals, expiration dates and fees. Certificates for all commercial manure applicators expire March 1. To avoid late fees, currently certified applicators must complete the training, and submit forms and fees to the DNR before that date. Prier said even if they completed certification this fall they must complete training and re-certify before March 1. Commercial applicators who cannot attend the Jan. 5 training should contact their county extension office to schedule a time to watch a video. Prier urges applicators to attend the Jan. 5 training if possible. “Many county offices are offering scheduled times to provide the training and will no longer accept walk-ins,” he said. County extension offices will charge a fee to applicators who want to view the video at their convenience. However, applicators will not have to pay fees for scheduled training dates and live workshops. There’s another option for applicators. They can take a 50-question exam. Schedule an appointment at the DNR field office most convenient to you, by calling: Spencer, 712-2624177 or Atlantic, 712-243-1934. Or, find more information about the manure applicators certification program on the DNR or Extension websites.
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Recognition award: Adam Glienke was presented Cherokee’s County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 6-7. IFBF President Craig Hill (right) made the presentation to Glienke. Cherokee County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2016 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas including policy development, policy implementation, communications and strengthen the county Farm Bureau.
At Redtail Ridge—
Night cross-country ski Need a new way to make winter go by faster? Why not enjoy it? Join the Cherokee County Conservation Board (CCCB) at Redtail Ridge for night cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing is a low-risk, low-impact aerobic form of exercise, which makes it perfect for all ages. Take this opportunity to enjoy the snowy outdoors and try something new with your loved ones. The CCCB has equipment you can borrow during this program free of charge. Be sure to dress comfortably and in layers. Meet Naturalist Laura Jones at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 in the Redtail Ridge parking lot off of C44. We’ll be skiing a relatively flat, 1.5-mile loop
Living with Alzheimer’s—
Reducing holiday stress While holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, they can be challenging and stressful for the millions of families living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Families and friends may be unsure of how to involve their loved one with dementia in activities without overwhelming them (or others). The Alzheimer’s Association tells families that with some planning and adjusted expectations, the holidays can still be happy and memorable for everyone. A few tips from the association include: Make sure others know: Let guests know what to expect before they arrive and tell them how
they can help. Adjust your expectations: It is important to take on only what you can handle. This may involve picking a few traditions to concentrate on this year. You can focus on having a small family dinner rather than a large holiday gathering. Involve your loved one: The holidays can be a special time for you to be with your family member who has Alzheimer’s. Have them help with small tasks, like wrapping gifts or setting the table. Share memories with them. Look at photo albums or holiday cards together or watch a holiday movie. If your loved one lives in a care facility: Your holiday can also be warm and enjoyable. There are
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several holiday events planned by facilities that you and your loved one can participate in together. You can bring holiday food to share. Invite other residents to sing holiday songs together. Read a holiday story or poem out loud. Though the holidays can be emotional for both, individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, it can also be a time when you can celebrate and share time together. Traditions may change, but remember that being with those you love is the important part. More information can also be found here: https://www.alz.org/ care/alzheimers-dementia-holidays.asp. Subscribers Please check the address on your label. The Post Office charges us for returned newspapers with incorrect addresses. One month will be deducted from your subscription if you move and don’t notify us. Address updates are done on Thursday by 5 p.m. for the following week’s Aurelia Star.
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Children’s winner: The Aurelia Public Library held a raffle throughout December. On Dec. 22, winners were drawn for both a children’s quilt and an adult quilt. Winner of the children’s quilt was Kirsten Muhmel.
The Alta-Aurelia High School varsity basketball and wrestling teams get back in action this week following the Christmas break. The wrestling team traveled to Moville Tuesday, Jan. 3 for duals against Woodbury Central, Okoboji and South Central Calhoun County. The grapplers will compete in the Atlantic tournament this Saturday. The basketball teams played at Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto Jan. 3 and will travel to Gowrie this Friday for games against Southeast Valley.
O’Brien County bald eagle event A bald eagle watching event will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center, 4931 Yellow Ave., Peterson in O’Brien County March 4. The Prairie Heritage Center features an elevated viewing deck. Christina Roelofs from Saving Our Avian Resources will be bringing a live bald eagle to the event. Bring your camera and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to see a majestic bald eagle from an arm’s length. Roelofs will talk about the bird’s special adaptations and give other information about their current population status. For more information call Charlene Elyea at 712-295-7200.
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CLASSIFIED ADS Notic tices NOTICE: Pursuant to the Aurelia Code of Ordinances, Chapter 150: Every owner of a house or business in Aurelia shall display their building number in a place visible from the street, in figures not less than 2-½ inches in height & of a contrasting color with their background. Any questions, please contact Aurelia City Hall at 712-434-2025. 51-tfc/as* NOTICE: In accordance with City of Aurelia Chapter 135.03, it is unlawful for any person to mow leaves, grass or other debris into the street, as it will be washed into the storm sewer & clog the storm sewer. 51-tfc/as* MEDICAL CARE: IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY & SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 & the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson. 1-800-535-5727. 1-1t/as(INCN)*
For or SSale le FOR SALE: The City of Aurelia has available for purchase an outside water meter to be used solely for residential purpose, i.e. watering lawns, gardens, filling pools, etc. The meter is hooked to an outside faucet with a hose attachment & it records the amount of water used that does not enter the sanitary sewer. 51-tfc/as*
FREE: Compost & mulch are available free, to pick up at yard waste site. Please use West Third St. access. Call Aurelia City Hall at 712-4342025 if you need assistance with large loads. 51-tfc/as* NOTICE: The municipal code of the City of Aurelia states that property owners must control “weeds, brush, vines, & other growth & debris.” Chapter 50.02(9), entitled Weeds, Brush, states that:…a health, fire or safety hazard exists when any kind of grass is over twelve (12) inches tall or other vegetation upon any lot or parcel of ground, including upon the parking or in the alley.” 51-tfc/as*
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Scholarship recipients: A coffee was held on Dec. 28 for the 2016 Buena Vista Regional Medical Center (BVRMC) auxiliary nursing scholarship recipients in the Center for Women at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. The winners are, front row left: Gabe Podraza, Halie Larsen, Courtney Temple, Maddie Morenz and Austin Brown. Back row: Taylor Muckey, Micah Barnes, Tiernan Kolpin and Katelyn Van Berkum. Scholarship applications for 2017 can be found at www.bvrmc.org. Click on “Giving/Foundation” tab. Under Scholarships, click on Auxiliary Scholarships. Deadline to sign up is March 31. The BVRMC Scholarship Committee includes: Mary Kay Hudspeth, Gladys Mandernach, Kay Jipp and Ruth Paulson.
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ALTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 218 Prospect Street • 712-200-2304 Sunday School - 9 AM Fellowship - 10 AM Worship - 10:30 AM
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Power outage safety tips offered With the arrival of winter, comes the chance for heavy snow, ice and high winds – the leading causes of power outages. MidAmerican Energy is offering 10 tips to help customers prepare and stay safe when the power goes out. Before an outage: 1. Assemble an emergency safety kit. Items the kit should include are a flashlight, extra batteries, a three-day supply of water and nonperishable food for everyone in your household, medications, a manual can opener, blankets and warm sweaters, a battery-operated or wind-up radio and clock, a first aid kit, extra cash in case ATMs are down and important phone numbers. Store the safety kit in a place that is easy to find in the dark and make sure everyone in your family knows where it is kept. 2. Purchase a battery-powered phone charger. Keep a battery-powered cellphone charger in your emergency kit, so you can charge your phone in the case of an outage. A vehicle phone charger will also allow you to tap into your vehicle’s battery source to charge your phone. 3. Keep your gas tank at least half full. Gas stations rely on electricity to operate their pumps and may not have back-up power. 4. Clear snow and ice from natural gas meters. Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters can help keep your gas supply uninterrupted and operating safely during a storm. Gently use a broom rather than a shovel to remove snow from your meter, and carefully remove icicles from your roof or gutter above the meter. Water that drips on meters can freeze and cover it in ice. If a meter becomes encased in ice, do not try to melt or chip the
ice. Call MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632 for assistance. 5. Designate a place to go in case of an extended outage. Talk to family, friends and neighbors and establish a place to stay during an extended outage. If you have nowhere to go, head to a designated public shelter. Also, check on elderly neighbors, friends or relatives who may need assistance. During an outage: 6. Report your outage. Don’t rely on neighbors to report your outage. Report your outage online or call MidAmerican Energy at 800799-4443. Reporting your outage helps crews to pinpoint the issue and restore power faster. 7. Stay in the know. Monitor the outage restoration process by listening to radio reports, viewing MidAmerican Energy’s outage map or by following updates on the company’s Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also sign up to receive text notifications during an outage through the My Account feature on MidAmerican Energy’s website. 8. Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about four hours. A full freezer will hold the temperature of frozen foods for 24 to 48 hours – the fuller the freezer, the longer items inside will stay frozen. 9. Unplug sensitive appliances such as computers, TVs and DVD players to avoid possible damage when electricity is restored. 10. Stay away from downed power lines. If you see a downed line during a storm, assume it is energized and stay far away. Touching an energized power line can be fatal. Call MidAmerican Energy immediately at 800-7994443 to report the downed line.
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 any body 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
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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 There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. New ice is usually 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 in the bucket: Ice picks, about 50 feet of rope and a throwable floatation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee County Board of Supervisors The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, with Dennis Bush, Rick Mongan, Gary Lundquist, Duane Mummert, and Jeff Simonsen present. Ken Ross, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Justin Pritts and Jerod Clyde were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Simonsen, Mongan, Lundquist, Mummert, Bush; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none. Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve an amended agenda with rescheduling an appointment with Mid Sioux Opportunities at a later date. Motion carried. Motion by Lundquist, seconded by Mongan to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve the claims for payment as presented. Motion carried. A complete listing is available for review in the County Auditor’s office and online. Quimby Library Director Linda Sones, representing the Cherokee County Library Association, thanked the Board of Supervisors for its past support and gave an informative re-
view of the many services provided by local libraries along with requirements needed to meet technology needs. Those in attendance included: Zach Freking-Smith, Cherokee; Shannon Trapp and Ruby Wych, Washta; Beth Kingdon and Martha Heuser, Marcus; and Colleen Loetz, Meriden-Cleghorn. County funding of local libraries will be considered during the budget process. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Lundquist to approve Resolution #2016-24 Inter-Fund Operating Transfer of $950,000 from Rural Basic Fund to Secondary Roads Fund. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquistaye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. At 9:15 a.m., County Engineer Brandon Billings opened bids received for local paving project #L-FM-480-7S-18. Contractor bids were received as follows: DeLoss Construction, Spencer ($1,285,003.00); Godbersen-Smith Construction, Ida Grove ($1,231,782.85); Wicks Construction, Decorah ($1,197,813.65); Knife River, Sioux City ($1,381,624.75); and Cedar Valley Corp. ($1,294,797.88). Motion by Mongan, seconded by Lundquist to accept a $1,197,813.65 bid from Wicks
Construction, Decorah, IA, for local paving project #LFM-480-7S-18 on 480th Street. Motion carried. Motion by Lundquist, seconded by Simonsen to approve Resolution #2016-25 Waiving Notice Under Amended and Restated County Landfill Association Agreement and Consenting to the Issuance of Notes by Cherokee County, Iowa, Under the Terms of Said Agreement, and Related Matters. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve ISG Field Services Invoice #1101 for submission to Dakota Access Pipeline for payment of inspection services provided from October 23, 2016, through November 26, 2016. Motion carried. The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules. There being no further business, Chairman Bush adjourned the meeting at 9:58 a.m. All board agendas and minutes are available online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com Dennis Bush, Chairman Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee County Board of Supervisors CHEROKEE COUNTY CLAIMS DECEMBER 2016 A&M Laundry $45.00 Air Hydraulic Systems Corp. 264.84 All About Computers, Inc. 760.00 Alliant Energy 974.04 Alpha Wireless Mankato Mobile/. 1,351.45 ATIRAcredit MasterCard 477.12 Aurelia Historical Society % B. 312.50 Aurelia Library 2,175.00 Aurelia Municipal Utility 74.56 Aurelia Star 797.81 Automatic Door Group 123.70 Jason Ballou 100.00 Barco Municipal Products Inc. 1,302.14 Bargen Inc. 60,000.00 Brandon C. Billings 8.12 Bixenman Insurance 1,692.00 Blaine’s Culligan 84.00 Bob Barker Company Inc. 41.04 Bomgaars 4,536.51 Lisa L. Bringle 36.94 Builders Sharpening & Serv. 385.02 Dennis Bush 641.67 CAASA 1,500.00 Cherokee Area Economic Develop. 40,000.00 Calhoun Burns Associates, Inc. 1,236.90 Campbell Supply Co. 1,205.64 Carroll Distributing Inc. ACCO 118.58 Cedar Street Apartments 180.00 Central Iowa Distributing 211.00 CenturyLink Qwest 561.84 Champion Electric, Inc. 1,371.78 Chase Card Service-Ink Cardmem. 5,703.24 Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 75.00 Cherokee Co. Emergency Services 15,918.00 Cherokee County Fairboard 85.00 Cherokee County Assessor 1,000.00 Cherokee County Engineer 1,664.87 Cherokee County Fair 6,250.00 Cherokee County Hazmat Fund 59 2,740.25 Cherokee County Solid Waste 22,717.33 Cherokee County Work Services 90.00 Cherokee Library 3,500.00 Cherokee Lumber Inc. 38.95 Cherokee Main Street Pharmacy 7.73 Cherokee Regional Medical CTR 19,079.77 Cherokee Regional Medical Cent. 26,166.75 Cherokee Rural Water 164.05 Christenson Brothers 48,001.81 Chronicle Times 713.73 City of Cherokee 459.96 City of Marcus % City Clerk 21.50 City of Meriden 19.00 CJ Cooper & Associates 95.00 Clark Equipment Co. DBA Bobcat 11,890.23 Cleghorn Library 2,175.00 CML Telephone Coop 1,357.50 Continental Alarm & Detection 2,190.00 Counsel 602.24 Country Tire & Service, Inc. 1,441.61 Courtyard Marriott Clive 378.56 Crittenton Center 2,799.00 Dearborn National Life Insuran. 740.32 Des Moines Stamp 36.70 Document Depot & Destruction I. 40.00 Double Overtime LLC %
Brandon Joseph W. Draper Dry Run Drainage, Ltd. Sharon Dugan Kelly Ebel Paula Ellis Evertek, Inc. Fareway Filter Care First Bankcard Center First Cooperative Association Force America Inc. Foundation Analytical Lab Frontier GCC Alliance Concrete, Inc. Kristine L. Glienke GovConnection, Inc. Grand Meadow Heritage Roy Town Great America Financial Svcs. Greene County Sheriff Group Resources, Inc. Guarantee Gutter Company Hallett Materials Haselhoff Construction Inc. Heartland Paper Company Heinsohn Digging & Tiling Henry M. Adkins & Son Inc. Holmes Mowing c/o Jeffrey Alan Hunzelman Putzier & Co. PLC Hy-Vee Inc. Attn: Store Charge IACCBE Bob Etzel, Treasurer ID Zone IEHA Janet Ott IGAGE Mapping Corporation Iowa Dept. of Transportation IA Emergency Management Asso. Iowa Lakes Electric Coop. IA Lakes Regional Water Iowa Prison Industries ISAA Secretary-Treasurer Wayne Iowa State Assoc. of Counties ISG Field Services LLC Jackson Recovery Centers Inc. Janitor’s Closet, Ltd. Jasper County Sheriff Jebro Inc. Blake R. Jesse Laura Jones KCHE KD Parts & Repair, LLC Kmart Koenig Portable Toilets c/o Je. Joel J. Kohn Mark Lockwood Gary E. Lundquist Mail Services, LLC Marco Technologies LLC. NW 712 Marcus Ambulance Fund Marcus F. Marcus Fair C/O Rod Ogren. Marcus Historical Society C/O Marcus Library Marcus Lumber Marcus News/Peterson Patriot Martin Marietta Materials Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. Mediacom LLC MidAmerican Energy Midwest Wheel Mills & Miller, Inc. DBA Mills Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc. Motor Parts Sales Murphy Tractor & Equipment
500.00 158.00 976.14 200.00 79.70 15.00 400.00 1,114.95 162.00 27.58 48,968.66 791.42 96.00 129.95 1,630.50 221.58 571.49 312.50 294.42 32.98 710.00 153.00 4,773.73 29,393.74 145.62 301.00 18,679.21 315.00 812.00 90.56 285.00 216.95 80.00 65.87 1,106.36 150.00 1,857.88 263.82 1,379.75 650.00 350.00 55,609.82 3,300.00 102.57 5.40 861.00 10.00 106.00 75.00 780.00 169.99 197.00 11.43 20.00 189.00 1,040.03 642.14 3,000.00 1,600.00 312.50 2,175.00 5521.93 314.40 28,953.72 301.17 87.04 959.69 155.11 1,661.60 74.00 323.04
Co. 2,310.08 Mark W. Murphy 285.43 NACO 450.00 NAPA Auto Parts 2.26 Nelson’s Locksmith 135.00 Thomas G. Nielsen 10.00 North Lake Truck Repair 2,900.00 Northside Tire 945.12 Nu Telecom - Aurelia 545.60 O’Halloran International 767.37 Sandra J. O’Hearn 127.35 Office Systems Co. 602.75 One Office Solution 1,080.17 Pakor, Inc. 232.84 Pesticide Bureau IDALS 60.00 Petroleum Marketers Mutual Inc. 1,576.00 PJ Greufe & Associates 1,500.00 Presto X Company LLC 286.48 Productivity Plus Account Dept. 69.00 Professional Surveying Service 10,000.00 Quimby Library 2,175.00 Rasmussen Ford 86.89 Recorders Association Attn: De. 20.00Rees Mack Sales & Service 628.53 Reinert Machine Shop 105.60 Rick’s Tank Wagon 1,305.00 Dutch Robbins 324.00 Sanitary Services Inc. 839.00 Jean L. Sassman Nicols Court Re. 244.80 SCE, LLC 272.24 Kenneth D. Schlenger 500.00 Dean C. Schmidt 860.06 Schmillen Construction Inc. 6,570.00 Leroy Schoon 25.00 Schuetts Reporting Carolyn Plu. 525.00 John P. Schwarz 11.76 Senior Citizens % Molly Hill 693.75 Lance Shafer 20.00 SHI International Corp. 1,341.00 The Sidwell Company 2,084.00 Sioux Sales Company 164.25 Siouxland Aging Services Inc. 500.00 Siouxland Regional Transit Sys. 7,109.25 Brian Smith 75.00 Kenneth L. Smith 60.00 Solutions, Inc. 562.30 Spencer Trophy 9.90 Standard Ready Mix Concrete 2,689.75 etha.carson@iwd.iowa.gov ATT 175.00 Kenneth Steward 420.00 Scott Telephone (STT) 1,083.63 Crysteel Manufacturing, INC. TB 72,470.38 The Schneider Corporation 4,350.00 Thomson Reuters-West Payment C. 1,286.44 Three Rivers Benefit Corp. 12,749.57 TNT Sales & Service 490.00 Tri State EMA 20.00 Twin City Optical Payment Proc. 816.20 U. S. Bank Equipment Finance 111.18 USPS - Hasler 300.00 Valley Veterinary Center 51.00 Vanguard Appraisals Inc. 97,225.20 Verizon Wireless 1,667.09 Jeri Vogt Crawford County Trea. 25.00 Washta Library 2,175.00 Wellmark BCBS of Iowa (County) 73,314.64 WesTel Systems 662.05 Wiese Oil & Supply 1,800.00 Windstream Iowa-Comm. Inc. 1,088.56 Woodbury County Sheriff David 34.47 Ziegler Inc. 2,042.59 GRAND TOTAL $855,758.77
PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee County Board of Supervisors FOR THE YEAR 2016 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MINUTE BOOK CHEROKEE COUNTY, IOWA DECEMBER 20, 2016 The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, with Dennis Bush, Rick Mongan, Gary Lundquist, Duane Mummert, and Jeff Simonsen present. Ken Ross, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Stu Hogg, Don Fiser, Justin Pritts, Brandon Billings and Jerod Clyde were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Simonsen, Mongan, Lundquist, Mummert, Bush; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Lundquist to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mummert to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mongan to open a public hearing for the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the County Thereunder. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried. No written or verbal comments were received from the public. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mongan to close the public hearing at 9:03 a.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Mongan to adopt Resolution #2016-26 “Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For the Issuance of Not to Exceed $525,000 General
Obligation Capital Loan Notes.” Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Motion by Simonsen, seconded by Lundquist to open a public hearing for the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the County Thereunder. Roll call vote: Simonsenaye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummertaye, Bush-aye. Motion carried. No written or verbal comments were received from the public. Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to close the public hearing at 9:11 a.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried. Motion by Lundquist, seconded by Mongan to adopt Resolution #2016-27 “Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For the Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,900,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes.” Roll call vote: Simonsen-aye, Mongan-aye, Lundquist-aye, Mummert-aye, Bush-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted. Don Fiser, Cherokee County EMS Association Chairman, presented financial reports and reported that several individuals in the county are interested in emergency responder or fire fighter training. Fiser stated that the EMS Association will need additional funds to pay for training expenses and requested $13,500 of county funding for 2017/2018. The supervisors will take the request under consideration during the budget process. Ben VanEngelenhoven, VanEngelenhoven Agency, and Rick Angell, Wellmark representative, reviewed potential legislative changes to the Affordable Care Act and how it would
affect the County’s self-funded health insurance program. Chairman Bush asked what the County can expect for a renewal rate and if moving the renewal date from July 1st to January 1st would be feasible so the supervisors would have solid insurance figures before the county budget is certified. VanEngelenhoven will try to get an earlier renewal rate for budgeting but cautioned against making too many insurance changes until potential revisions to the Affordable Care Act are determined. Todd Wetherell, Cherokee Aviation Authority, introduced Dustin Leo, engineer for the Aviation Authority. Leo provided an informative 10 year project plan for airport improvements that qualify for federal funding assistance. Brandon Billings, County Engineer, presented a utility permit for consideration. Motion by Mummert, seconded by Lundquist to approve an underground utility permit for Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative in Section 36 of Cedar Township. Motion carried. The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules. Chairman Bush provided copies of older 28E agreements that were authorized by Cherokee County and requested input from the County Attorney regarding proper steps to withdraw any agreements that are outdated. The supervisors will continue to review additional 28E agreements and resolutions to bring the documents up to date and remove those that are no longer applicable. There being no further business, Chairman Bush adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m. All board agendas and minutes are available online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com. Dennis Bush, Chairman Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Aurelia DECEMBER 20, 2016 The Aurelia City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mayor Suhr called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with roll call as follows: Present: Redig, Nelson, Johnson, Baker, Suhr. Absent: Stroud. Also Present: Messerole, Mark Sangwin, Brian Flikeid, Ryan Harvey–Aurelia Star. Suhr sent around a thank you from Kasey Reilly, The Tap, for letting them close down Main Street for the Pianopalooza/Nadas concert. Redig made motion to approve consent agenda, second by Nelson. All members present voting “aye”, motion carried. Minutes of previous meetings Clerk/Treasurer & Investment Reports Bills Payable Police Report NOVEMBER REVENUES: Property Taxes $12,473.40 Local Option Sales Tax 16,982.34 Licenses & Permits 265.00 Use of Money & Property 1,039.19 Road Use Tax 2,763.64 State & Local Grants 0.00 Water Utility 8,098.62 Sewer Utility 9,679.81 Sanitation 9,159.95 Storm Water Utility 473.00 Other Fees & Charges 30.00 Special Assessments 1,200.00 Miscellaneous 1,037.11 Transfers In 4,125.00 Total 76,120.84 NOVEMBER DISBURSEMENTS: General Fund 16,904.05 Special Revenue 1,866.65 Local Option Sales Tax 1,507.37 Road Use Tax 11,557.42 Debt Service 0.00 Capital Project 0.00 Expendable Trusts 0.00 Water Utility 7,715.68 Sewer Utility 5,678.97 Sanitation 8,852.45 Storm Water Utility 418.00 Transfers Out 4,125.00 Total 49,831.81 DECEMBER BILLS PAYABLE: Aurelia Day Care, 2ND qtr. FY2016-17 donation 1,250.00 Aurelia Electric, November utilities & liens 3,814.60 Aurelia Lumber, Library windows, screened boards 1,283.60 Aurelia Mun. Utilities, garbage collection 3,724.00 Aurelia Star, publications & subscriptions 239.98
Bomgaars, chain & Sangwin clothing Bonnesen Plumbing, repair water leak Brown Supply, Day Care new water line supplies Builders Sharpening, rent concrete breaker, chain Card Member Service, Library books & supplies Casey’s, November fuel Cherokee Auto Parts, light for skid loader; batter sewer machine Cherokee Co. Solid Waste, contract Coast to Coast Solutions, roadside flares for Police Dept. Counsel, maintenance contract Crescent Electric, bulbs for Christmas decorations Data Technologies, 2017 Summit License Des Moines Register, Library subscription Doll Distributing, beer for CC EBSCO, Library magazine subscription renewal Fire Proof Plus, fire extinguisher inspection First Cooperative, diesel fuel Gregg Computer, repair Library computer Hinkhouse Hearing, Sangwin & Wieland hearing tests HyVee, CC bar supplies IA Finance Authority, $516,000 sewer revenue bond int. IA Finance Authority, $205,000 sewer revenue bond int. Iowa One Call, locates Isael Garcia Leyva, refund CC rent J R Sales, remote for Shop door Johnson Brothers, beer for CC Julius Cleaners, mats and laundry–CC Kannegieter, Rob, labor & concrete 216 Beech St. sidewalk Lindgren, Sue, refund CC rent Maple Valley Hardware, cleaning supplies, anti-freeze Messerole, Barb, mileage Data Tech meeting MET, wastewater tests MicroMarketing, library books MidAmerican, gas utility Middendorff Well Co., televise west well Noteboom Implement, oil filters for pay loader Nu-Telecom, November phone &
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internet 562.86 One Office Solution, office supplies 63.35 Plunkett’s, pest control, City Hall, CC, Shop 115.44 Postmaster, Nov. postage 281.08 Steve’s Window Service, clean CC windows 40.00 Sunbelt Insurance, water loss & water/sewer line protection 903.40 Swanson, Matt, Library printer repair 20.00 The Machine Shop, new tires for skid loader 217.66 U S Cellular, Fire Dept. cell phone 135.81 Verizon Wireless, cell phones 206.60 TOTAL $28,985.75 Ryan Harvey, Mid-America Publishing Corp., new owner of Aurelia Star, introduced himself to Council. Public Works Report was reviewed. Brush pile should be ground this week; put up Christmas decorations; installed water service to new Day Care building; replaced curb stop 208 Willow St.; erected “No Jake Brake” signs on M21 north and south; repaired CC door; discussed purchasing a spare lift station pump. Police Report was discussed. Clerk’s Report was discussed. Redig made motion to appoint Michelle Swanson to Planning & Zoning Board; completing Bonnie Ebel’s term, second by Baker. All members present voting “aye”, motion carried. Redig updated Council on Election of Officers. After further discussion, Baker made motion to approve officers for 2017; Lucas Erpelding as Fire Chief; Roman Redig as 1st Assistant Chief; Jim Bezoni as 2nd Assistant Chief; Roger Redig as Secretary/Treasurer, second by Nelson. All members present voting “aye;” motion carried. Redig abstained. Discussion was held concerning purchase of new downtown Christmas decorations. Redig discussed with Council the Cherokee County Landfill bond refinancing to lower their interest rates. After further discussion, Nelson made motion to approve Resolution Waiving Notice under Amended & Restated County Landfill Agreement and Consenting to Issuance of Notes by Cherokee County, Iowa, second by Johnson. Roll call vote “aye” Nelson, Johnson, Baker; “nay” none. Motion carried. Stroud absent; Redig abstained. Landfill report was given. Budget workshop will be held Monday, January 9, 2016, at 5:30 pm. There being no further business to discuss, meeting was adjourned. Gene Suhr, Mayor Barb Messerole, City Clerk