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Goldfield Dam Project accepting donations to replace old Dam

The old River Park dam, originally built in 1936 By: Clae Goater The Goldfield Dam Project is currently accepting donations to replace the old wooden dam with a rock arch rapids. The project is seeking monetary donations, as well as donations of rock for building material.

Rock arch rapids are made up of several rows of large boulders are embedded into a rock ramp. These rows of boulders form a series of steps, which creates pools. Joe Skinner, the man who started the Goldfield Dam Project, pointed out that these rapids are built in such a way that the boulders do not shift much during freezing and thawing, and that they have had great success with these rapids in Minnesota.

Rock arch rapids were originally designed for conservation purposes.

They allow fish to move freely up and down the river even when the water is low, while still blocking enough of the water to function as a dam.

“A low-head dam does not allow fish to go upstream except for when it’s flooded. With these rock arch rapids, they can go upstream practically year-round,” said Skinner.

Besides being ecologically sound, rock arch rapids are also safer than traditional dams. Low head dams create recirculating current, which can drag swimmers and boaters under the water. Rock arch rapids do not create recirculating current, which also helps prevent riverbank erosion.

Skinner believes that replacing the dam with a rapids will attract visitors to the park. Rapids are good for recreation, providing a fun ride for tubers and kayakers. It’s safe to walk out onto the rapids structure, so fishing enthusiasts could walk right out into the pools if they choose to.

“It’s just going to be a really, really great change down there in the park. I’m sure that it would draw people down there,” Skinner said.

“There are already a lot of people who come in from outside the county to go down there.”

The Goldfield rock arch rapids will be made up of three or four pools, covering about 100-150 feet.

It will begin about 60-70 feet about the current location of the dam, and end around where the rocks end below the dam. All the work will be done on city property in the River Park, and the water level in the Boone will not be affected.

“We’re not changing the water level. It’s going to stay the same as it has been since the original dam was built,” said Soenen. “Some people are going to be concerned that we’re going to change the water level. “ The City of Goldfield has set up a trust and agency fund for the project, so any monetary donations are tax-deductible. If, for whatever reason, the project is not completed any donated monies will not be refunded. Instead, the donations will go towards to Goldfield’s city park.

The project is also looking for rocks and boulders of all sizes. Greg Soenen, one of the people leading the charge to replace the old dam, said that the project will require approximately 30-40 truckloads of gravel.

“We’re looking for big piles of rock that farmers have accumulated,” said Soenen. “There’s about 50 percent of the material already there.

Its been dumped in there over the years.”

So far, the Dam Project has already received donations amounting to about $2,000, and have located one person willing to donate a load of rock. Considering that the project has not really begun advertising their donation drive, it’s off to a good start.

“Almost everybody I talked to is positive about the project. They want to see the thing improved here,” said Soenen Skinner and Orville Steffenson began working to replace the 79-year-old dam about a year ago, and they’ve made a lot of headway in that time. Early on, Skinner hit a lot of roadblocks with the project, and he credits Soenen for getting the project on the right track after a lot of dead ends.

“It kind of died down. Every corner I turned, I hit a brick wall.

I couldn’t seem to make any headway,” Skinner said. “The next thing I know, Greg is on board and knows the DNR … He’s kind of a dam saver. Things really started moving when Greg got on board, and when city hall got involved.”

As of now, the DNR has nearly completed the designs for the rapids.

Skinner, Steffenson, and Soenen are working to secure a grant from the DNR, which would cover up to 50 percent of the $70,000 project.

They are also looking into getting money through county and the Wright County Charitable Fund.

The project has received letter of support from the City of Goldfield, the county supervisors, the Goldfield Commercial Club, the Goldfield Women’s Club, and the Wright County Conservation Board.

The conservation board is interested in the dam, at least in part, because they are considering listing the upper portion of the Boone River as a designated water trail. The lower part of the Boone, from Webster City to the Des Moines River, is already listed as a water trail. “(The conservation board was) pretty excited about it. They (are) talking about working towards designating that as a waterway, starting next year. They’re thinking about putting some type of canoe access up by Isaak Walton,” said Soenen. “We have two accesses here in Goldfield. They’re just dirt now, but hopefully as this thing gets built, we can improve them too. There will be one just above it and one just below it, so if people want to shoot the rapids in their kayaks, they can just keep going down. Possibly towards Eagle Grove, there could be a couple more canoe accesses put in as well.”

“The thing just keeps growing.

It looks like there’s a real good possibility that within a few years we could have the whole Boone River through Wright County listed as a designated water trail. That means that the Iowa DNR promotes it for tourism on their guides and brochures,” Soenen said “The rapids might end up being the centerpiece of the upper Boone.”

If you are interested in donating to the Goldfield Dam Project, donations are accepted at Goldfield City Hall. If you have questions on the project, you can contact city hall at 515-825-3613 or Orville Steffenson at 515-825-3422.

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Trees for the Cemetery keeping cemetery evergreen By: Clae Goater Clarion’s Nancy Duitscher is working to keep the Evergreen Cemetery looking good with the Trees for the Cemetery program.

Through donations and volunteer work, Trees for the Cemetery has replaced planted 27 trees in the cemetery over the past two years. For $60, you could donate a tree, and have it dedicated to the memory of a friend, loved one, or your graduating class.

“We just have so many trees that are dead or dying that need to be replaced. It will take years to replant them all. ” Duitscher said.

“I think we have one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Iowa, and we just need to keep it that way. If people don’t support the cemetery, than we won’t have an evergreen cemetery.”

Duitscher began Trees for the Cemetery because she feels a personal connection to Clarion’s cemetery.

“My dad died in 1968, and from then on, this was an important place for me. And then I had a classmate, Jack Smith, who died in Vietnam in 1970. Since then, I’ve thought we need to honor Jack somehow,” Duitscher said. “I talked to my class of 1967, and we planted the tree to honor Jack.”

Since then, the classes of 1958, 1952, and all the classes from 1960 to 1969 have donated trees.

Several families have also donated trees. The trees are marked with an American flag that has the name of person the tree is dedicated to on it. Duitscher is looking into getting bronze plaques for the trees, so there can be a more permanent monument. When a family dedicates a tree to a family

member, Duitscher tries to place the tree as close to the person’s gravesite as possible. Since spots are firstcome, first-served, the chances of getting a tree close to your family member’s grave are better the sooner you make a donation.

“If families would like to honor their family, then we need to get their donations so we don’t take that spot with a class tree,” Duitscher said.

“The class trees can go anywhere, but the families want their trees close to where their monument is.”

Duitscher does not know what kind of trees they will be planting this year.

“We try to diversify the trees, so if a disease comes through, we’re not going to lose all of the trees,” Duitscher said. “Last year, we planted all black hills spruce. This year, I’ll be looking for a different type. We have to be careful with our selection of trees, to make sure they’re good and they will last. “ Planting and caring for the trees is done on an entirely volunteer basis. Bill Drury and members of the classes that have donated trees kept the trees water. Gary Robb lent his time and his backhoe to the project last year, to get the trees planted.

This year, Larry Maasdam has offered to help plant the trees. Trees for the Cemetery has also received support from the City of Clarion.

“The city is working with us, so if they have the money, we can cut down one of the old trees that are dying so we can get a new tree close to that,” said Duitscher.

The cemetery is a cause near and dear to Duitscher’s heart.

“I get emotional when I think about this. I’ve even put in my will $1000 towards the cemetery for

trees, just to maintain it and keep it beautiful,” said Duitscher.

There’s a lot of work ahead for the Trees for the Cemetery Program, but Duitscher’s upbeat about the project.

“We have our work cut out for us.

But we have time. Time is on our side. And we have a lot of classes.

We have all the 70’s to go, the 50’s,

the 80’s the 90’s. We have a lot of classes to go,” Duitscher said.

“Hopefully, they’ll be willing to give us $60.“ If you’re interesting in having a tree dedicated, volunteering, or just asking some question about Trees for the Cemetery, call Duitscher at 515-532-2431.

Nancy Duitscher is working to get new trees for Clarion's Evergreen Cemetary. Above- Duitscher standing next to the first tree planted as part of the Trees for the Cemetary program, which is dedicated to the memory of her classmate Jack Smith.

Caregiver support group available A new support group for caregivers is being offered at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The program hopes to educate and provide resources to caregivers, and allow them a safe space to express themselves. The program is a collaborative effort between the Alzheimer’s Association, the Wellness Center, Wright County Hospice, and Iowa Hospice.

“Several people over the years have told us that caregivers need support,” said Carla Kem, Director of Social Services/Community Relations at the Wellness Center.

“Caregivers can be somebody that is caring for somebody in their home, or they could be caring for someone in a facility, or it could be somebody who provides care to someone through a contract. We though we’d work together and present different topics and hopefully give them

support that they need. “ Each meeting will include a short, 15-minute presentation on a topic, then allow time for group discussion.

Upcoming topics to be discussed include: “coping with uncertainty,” “community resources,” “caregiver stress and the holidays,” “activities for persons with dementia,” “when hospice is a good alternative. “ “We’re going to present about 15 minutes of information, and then it will just be sharing. If they have anything else they want to talk about as a group, we’ll be open to that. If they have any questions, we’ll be happy to answer them,” said Linda Klehm, Administrator at Wright County Hospice.

The Wellness Center will provide respite care during the meetings, so caregivers can bring in their dependents. The respite care includes activities. This month, Monte Leichsenring will be holding a sing-along. Refreshments will be

provided for people attending the meeting, and there will be a door prize given away at each meeting.

Everything said at the meeting will be treated as confidential, so people should feel safe expressing themselves.

Providing care for a loved on can be a very trying experience. The stress of caring for another can be fatal, and caregivers oftentimes die before the people they are caring for. The value of unpaid family caregivers in the United States is estimated at $71.5 million.

“It’s a legitimate issue that caregivers don’t have enough support. I think we tend to look at the person who has the disease and think they’re the victim, but it affects everybody in the family,” said Amy Von Bank, Program and Events Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association. “Even professional caregivers, to do that day-in, dayout is a challenging role. I think it’s

The Wright Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is now holding caregiver support groups on the second Tuesday each month, organized through the Wellness Center, Iowa Hospice, Wright County Public Health and Hospice, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Pictured above (left to right): Amy Von Bank, Program and Events Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association; Carla Kem, Director of Social Services/ Community Relations for the Wellness Center; Linda Klehm, Administrator for Wright County Hospice; and Cheryl Johnson, Hospice Coordinator for Wright County. Not pictured: Jodi Ricklefts, Program and Services Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association

really important that those people receive support, because you’re a better caregiver when you’re taking care of yourself. “ Caregivers are presented with many challenges. Many times, caregivers face financial hardships, because they can’t work as much or because they’ve lost the income of the person they are caring for. It also causes strain on relationships, and can make it difficult to lead a fulfilling life.

“There can be some isolation, because it can become a fulltime job.

There’s often a lot of guilt,” said Von Bank. “I think there’s often a feeling that you’re not doing good enough.

What is the right thing to do? What is the wrong thing to do? A lot of times they don’t know the resources available to them.”

Reaching out for help can often be difficult. Caregivers come in all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and some people have a harder time asking for support than others.

“There can be a stigma associated with reaching out. People may view it as complaining. They don’t want to be a complainer, they don’t want to be a burden, so instead they keep that inside,” said Von Bank. “It’s not necessarily who we think of as a caregiver. It’s not necessarily a mom. It may be an adult child, it may be a son, it may be a husband who never was a caregiver in the home who’s suddenly thrust in the role of a caregiver. They especially don’t reach out for help. “ If you choose to come to a meeting, there is no obligation to attend regularly. Drop in whenever your schedule allows, or when the presentations seem particularly informative. If you cannot attend the meetings, but still need support, you are welcome to call one of the following numbers any time.

“I think we’d all be willing to meet with them outside of the group if they want. Our goal is really to be there for them,” said Klehm.

For more information call any one of the following numbers: Carla Kem – 515-532-2893, Hospice of Wright County- 515-532-3461, Alzheimer’s Association Helpline- 1-800-272-3461, or the Iowa Hospice Helpline- 1-800-467-7423.

You can also visit the county’s website at www.wrightcounty.org.

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County approves new hog confinement near Renwick By: Clae Goater At their meeting on Monday, Sept.

9, the county supervisors voted to approve a construction permit for Challenger Farms, so that they could build a hog confinement northeast of Renwick on the corner of Emmett Avenue and 140th Street.

Sandy McGrath, with county health, had inspected the proposed location of the new confinement and found it to be suitable. Challenger Farms even agreed to put trees up around the operation, even though they already had a passing score on their master matrix.

“I went out, and it looks like a nice, open space,” said Supervisor Rick Rasmussen. “There’s nothing else close … There’s really no housing really close by around there.”

“It’s nearly a mile to the southwest to the nearest house,” said Matt Nelson, from Challenger Farms, ”and it’s over a mile to the north.”

The operation will consist of

two buildings, with the capacity to hold 4,800 finished animals at one time. Nelson said that he hopes to begin work on the confinement this fall. Iowa Select will be contracted to manage the site for Challenger Farms once the facility is built.

At the same meeting, Joe Skinner and Greg Soenen updated the supervisors on the Goldfield Dam Project. They were interested in finding out how the county could help them with money and materials.

Soenen wanted to know if the county had access to rocks, ranging in size from about 3/8 of an inch to softball size. Rasmussen said that they did, and that it would cost about $20 per ton plus expenses. Soenen estimated that the project would require 30-40 loads of rock, or about 600 tons.

Soenen and Skinner are applying for a DNR grant, to cover the cost of the $70,000 project. The deadline for submitting the grant application

Wright County wins $5,000 in drug settlement

By Clae Goater Wright County has received a $5,111.16 settlement as part of a class action lawsuit against McKesson, a large drug wholesaler. In 2011, McKesson agreed to an $82 million settlement with various states, cities, and counties throughout the nation after being accused of inflating the price information on over 400 medications.

According to the government, McKesson inflated the average wholesale prices of these medications

by as much as 25 percent. Those average wholesale prices were used to determine how much the county’s insurance plan would cover for its employees. McKesson has denied any wrongdoing.

The inflation of medication prices did not affect individual employees’ co-pay, but did raise the amount that the county had to pay for its health plan. County Auditor Betty Ellis said that the county will be depositing the money in the side fund for the county’s wellness program.

“We didn’t expect this, so it’s really nice news,” said Supervisor Stan Watne.

This is not the first time, or even the most recent time, McKesson has settled out of court on charges of price inflation. In 2008, McKesson paid out $350 million after similar accusations. In 2012, McKesson agreed to pay $190 million in settlements to the federal government, and $171 million to state governments.

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is Sept. 30, so Soenen and Skinner were eager to see what type of support the county was going to throw behind the project.

“We’re trying for a grant. It will pay up to 50 percent of the project cost, if we get the grant,” Soenen said.

“So anything the county can give us is considered an in-kind donation, so it would help tremendously any way we could cut down on our costs.

What we really need at some point is some kind of commitment … I just need something we can put in the grant.”

The supervisors discussed whether or not to give the project money or materials. They discussed the issue, and decided that the project money allowed them more flexibility with the project, and would look better on the grant application. The board suggested that it would provide between $5-6,000 for the project, but they have yet to vote on the matter.

The issue will likely be voted on during the next meeting on Monday, Sept. 16.

In other county news: -The supervisors approved and signed the first pay estimate for the DD 176/SDD 31 project. The county agreed to pay $142,074.90 to Gehrke, Inc for their work on the tile. The county hopes their work on DD 176 and SDD 31 will help drainage and ease flooding a mile east of Clarion in Grant and Lincoln Townships. SDD 31 was established in 1908, with DD 176 coming ten years later.

-County Engineer Adam Clemons introduced the county’s new motograder operator, Dusty Gangstead of Eagle Grove.

By: Clae Goater The Clarion City Council handled regular business in a short session held on Tuesday, Sept.3.

The council approved appointing Jan Bordwell to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Terry Hilpipre to the Clarion Board of

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The world’s biggest tractor, Big Bud 747, is back in Clarion, and you have the opportunity to ride on it.

Larry Maasdam will be auctioning off spots on Big Bud at 1:30 on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise funds for the Heartland Museum. The auction will take place at Maasdam’s property on the east side of town, a large brown building on Highway 3. After the auction, Maasdam will drive the tractor through town, stopping at the Heartland Museum where it will be housed through the winter.

Maasdam said that he had not intended to auction off rides on the tractor, but there was enough public interest in Big Bud that it seemed like a good idea.

“There were a lot of people who wanted to ride on it, so I figured we might as well make it a fundraiser and make a little money for the museum,” Masdaam said.

Maasdam says that there’s room for around 14-16 people on the tractor. There’s one bucket seat available in the cab, and platforms have been rigged on the outside of the tractor that can carry seven or eight people on each side.

“The platform’s got a four-anda-half foot railing around it, so it’s pretty safe,” Maasdam said.

Maasdam will also be providing ear protection for people riding on the outside, because Big Bud is rather loud. That’s no surprise, considering that Big Bud is powered by a Detroit diesel 1,472 cubic inch, 16-cylinder engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 2,300 poundfeet of torque. The mammoth tractor is 27 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 14

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The council approved amending its hazard mitigation plan, so that it includes the Clarion-Goldfield School district. The amendment is so that the school can begin work on a safe room project.

The council approved closing 2nd Avenue, from 5th and 6th Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. The street is closed for an event at St. John’s Catholic Church.

The council approved issuing alcohol permits to Hearts & Flowers and Shopko.

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feet tall; weighing over 100,000 lbs. when fueled. Big Bud’s tires have a diameter of 8 feet.

The one-of-a-kind tractor was custom-made in Havre, Montana in 1977 by the Northern Manufacturing Company, at a cost of about $300,000. It was built for California cotton farmers, who used it for deep soil tilling. It was given the title 747 after the largest airplane being manufactured at that time.

Currently, the tractor has been retired from fieldwork, and is now a display piece. Before coming to Wright County, Big Bud was on display at Independence, Ia. Maasdam says that the tractor will be on display at the museum 6-12 months before possibly moving on

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Thursday, Sept. 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnel Job Fair at Clarion Rock Island Depot, 302 S. Main, Clarion.

6 p.m. 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball at Humboldt 6:30 p.m. 9th Football at Eagle Grove 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Room 304. This month’s topic “Where do we go from here?”

The support group is for those who are caregivers, to someone in their home, to a care facility. If you are caring for a family member/friend in your home and would like to bring their family member/friend, the Activity Department will be provide entertainment.

Friday, Sept. 13 10 a.m. to 12 noon – Join the ISU Extension in celebrating 100 years of “People Advancing People” in Wright County. Stop in at the extension office for refreshments and fellowship.

7 p.m. Varsity Football at South Central Calhoun Saturday, Sept. 14 9 a.m. Varsity Volleyball at Webster City Tournament 9 a.m. 9th Volleyball at Forest City Tournament

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Maasdam has known the tractor’s owners, Robert and Randy Williams of Montana, for some time now.

He’s moved Big Bud for them four times, free of charge. Maasdam says that driving the tractor is a unique experience.

“It’s just huge,” Maasdam said.

“It’s so wide that it’s hard to see outside of the wheels. It can be hard to see where you’re at.”

So, you have the opportunity to not only ride on a Guinness Record holding tractor, but also to raise some money for the local museum.

For more information on the auction or Big Bud, call Larry Maasdam at 515-689-3501.

Calendar of Events

Clarion City council handles regular business

2-DAY SALE! REGULAR & DIET COKE OR SPRITE PRODUCTS

Rides on world’s largest tractor available

9 a.m. to 12 noon. Come on down to the local farmer’s market and enjoy garden fresh vegetables, home baked treats and more.

Monday, Sept. 16 No School – Professional Development 4:30 p.m. JV Football at St. Edmond 5 p.m. Cross Country at Ballard Tuesday, Sept. 17 School Picture day for Elementary Students 6 p.m. 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Eagle Grove 6:30 p.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Tigers vs. Sooners at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

6:30 p.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Chiefs vs. Steelers at the north field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

6:30 p.m. 3rd and 4th grade Flag Football – Vikings vs. Bears at the south field at the high school football field in Clarion (west side).

7 p.m. 1st and 2nd grade Flag Football – Ducks vs. Gators at the high school football field in Clarion (east side).

7:30 p.m. Pop Football – Raiders vs.

Cowboys at the north field of the high school football field in Clarion.

7:30 p.m. Pop Football – Packers vs.

Broncos at the south field of the high school football field in Clarion.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 School Picture Day for High School and Middle School Students 7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, will offer FREE English and/or computer classes to our surrounding area residents. Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church and taught

by Tamara and Robert EnTin. For more complete information, contact the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515-293-0927.

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Jen’s Gems Jennifer Roberts lives with her husband Brent, and their three children, Cody, Kourtney and Brandon in Klemme, Iowa.

Our family is preparing for our annual fundraising walks. Every year for the last five years we have participated in two very fun but serious events. We do these walks for my nephew who was diagnosed with leukemia a few months before his fifth birthday.

The first one is a “Celebration Stroll” on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Water Works Park. It is a mile walk to help raise money for the Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC). Before the walk, there is a 5k and 10k run and pancake breakfast. Our first year all the runners and walkers started at the same time. That was interesting to see. I think just about everyone lapped our group. CCC is a wonderful organization in Des Moines which helps children and their families when dealing with serious illnesses. CCC helped my sister and her husband to understand what was happening to their son and what all the treatments would be like. For my nephew, they had

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volunteers who helped to make all the doctor visit more fun with games and crafts. This group became a great supportive place for their small family. Luckily my nephew is in remission with his cancer. We are hoping he stays there for a very long time.

The second walk is about two miles long on Saturday, Oct. 12. It is around West Glenn shopping center in Des Moines. “Light the Night” is the national fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

This walk is to help fund the cancer research which is saving lives of blood born cancers. This one is fun to do because it is at dusk. Everyone carries a lit balloon on the walk. It is truly amazing to see all the balloons, most of which are released as the walkers cross the finish line.

We missed both walks last year because the weather was too cold both days. I am hoping for great weather this year.

By Lindsey Mutchler, Clarion Chamber & Development There are a lot of support systems for members of the community located right here in Clarion.

Non-profits such as Mosaic, D/ SAOC and all the groups housed in the Wright County Professional Building are wonderful resources.

Another service provider is celebrating a milestone this week.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is celebrating its 100year anniversary on Friday, Sept.

13, with refreshments from 10 a.m. to noon. Join us in helping them commemorate this milestone of “People Advancing People” in Wright County.

There is a new group in Clarion aimed at helping those who care for loved ones who are ill.

The Caregiver’s Support Group meets every second Thursday of

the month at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 304. It is a support group for those who are caring for loved ones at home or in a care center.

The programs change each month, and tonight, Sept. 12, the presenter will be Jodi Ricklefs, BSW from Iowa Hospice. The topic will be “Coping with Uncertainty”.

Adult care services will be available through their activities department, featuring music with Monte Leichsenring. Refreshments will be served. Questions can be directed to Carla Kem at (515) 532-2893.

All of these groups serve a positive purpose in the community.

We hope to celebrate multiple 100year milestones with all of them.

Spinning Wheels

Fall Season begins Friday, September 13 Friday & Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Admission $4.00

We are available for private parties! • 218 1st St SW • 532-3686

We just received two new boxes of books, so it looks like Christmas.

If you stop in I’m sure you can find something entertaining to read.

C.J. Box brings back Montana cop, Cody Hoyt, in “The Highway.”

His thriller is about a serial killer whose job as a long-haul trucker provides the perfect cover for his crimes. Cody has just been fired for planting evidence, and it was his own partner, Cassandra Dewell, who caught him. But then teenagers Danielle and Gracie Sullivan—the same girls he helped rescue in the past—are abducted en route to a Thanksgiving reunion with Cody’s son, Justin. Can Cody and Cassie work together to find the girls in time?

The title of Linwood Barclay’s latest even sounds creepy. His newest suspense novel is entitled, “A

Tap on the Window.” It’s been two months since private investigator Cal Weaver’s teenage son Scott died in a tragic accident. Ever since, he and his wife have drifted apart. Cal can’t move past his grief. Driving home one night, he makes his first big mistake. A girl drenched in rain taps on his car window and asks for a ride as he sits at a stoplight. Even though he knows a fortysomething man picking up a teenage hitchhiker is a fool, he lets her in. She’s the same age as Scott, and maybe she can help Cal find the dealer who sold his son the drugs that killed him.

After a brief stop at a roadside diner, Cal senses that something’s not right with the girl or the situation. But it’s too late. He’s already involved.

Janet Evanovich has become the favorite of many of our readers through the years. She has mystery

and humor for those who don’t want anything graphic or heavy. She’s back with humor, but without Stephanie Plum, in “Big Girl Panties”. Holly didn’t expect to be a widow at thirtytwo. She also found herself many pounds heavier as food became her comfort after his death. When Holley finds herself wedged into an airplane seat next to personal trainer Logan Montgomery, she knows it’s time to get in shape. Logan, who is used to dating high-maintenance models, finds Holly intriguing and volunteers to help Holly get in shape. When Holly drops pounds and turns into a curvaceous cutie their workout turn steamy inside and outside the gym.

Come in and see us: Monday through Wednesday between noon and 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday between 10:00 and 5:00, or Saturdays between 10:00 and 3:00.

We are voicing our concern about a new high voltage power line being built in communities across Iowa.

It is not too late to work together to stop this from happening.

The Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance is an organization made up of landowners, families and businesses who are opposed to unwanted and unnecessary transmission lines in Iowa. Rock Island Clean Lines (RICL) is proposing to use eminent domain to construct a high voltage transmission line over 375 miles of prime farmland and private property

in Iowa. These lines are planned for your community.

Some of the goals of the Alliance are to stop RICL in Iowa, provide support and resources to landowners, and work with experts to research issues and concerns over this project. The Alliance will help supporters keep updated on the facts of this project, advocate on the behalf of landowners, file objections, offer legal representation as a large group, and file objections at public hearings.

The first step for landowners

is not to sign anything from Rock Island until you know the facts of the consequences of this action and your legal rights. You may lose some future land rights and also have detrimental tax consequences if you voluntary sign. Also, the number of people who do not sign voluntarily will help our united front to oppose this project in our communities.

For more information about the Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance, or to join the Alliance, visit our web site at www.iowastopricl.com.

You may also contact us by email at iowastopricl@gmail.com or call 712‐262‐5229.

We are planning meetings in various communities to share information about the Alliance and how you can help stop RICL. The next meeting will be held in Mallard at Gene Olberding Seed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m.

Olberding Seed is located at 5014 490th Ave (3 miles east and 1 1/4 mile south of Sparky’s convenience store).

A second meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 pm at Wright County Trucks, 413 Hwy 3 and 17 in Goldfield, Iowa.

Respectfully, Carolyn Sheridan President of the Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance

Letter to the Editor

HOME FOR SALE – 208 13th Ave SW

Notice!!

I will not be returning to Monsanto this fall.

Please call 515-293-2505 to make an appointment.

Administration: Publisher: Tim Craig, 515-448-4745 or by email at tcraig.map@ goldfieldaccess.net.

It’s time for this owner to down size and he is ready to SELL! Located near the hospital, this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home with approximately 2000 square feet of living area also has a large attached, heated double garage and shop area. This is a great family home with a huge yard and lots of storage space.

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Office Manager: Jennifer Roberts, 515-532-2871, or by email at jennifer.roberts.map@gmail.com News Tips: The Monitor welcomes any and all news tips. At the office, call 5322871, or email cmonitor@mchsi. com. To request a photographer, please give at least a day’s notice.

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My office is located in Clarion at Wright Choice Chiropractic.

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Clarion Police Department Friday, Aug. 30 8:17 a.m. - Responded to an accident on the 200 block of Eastern Central Avenue.

10:01 a.m. - Responded to an accident in the courthouse parking lot.

1:25 p.m. - Gave a warning for failure to obey a traffic signal.

2:49 p.m. - Responded to an alarm at Ewing Funeral Home. The building was secure.

9:50 p.m. - Received a complaint about a green Chevy driving recklessly through town. The vehicle was cornered at the Co-op, but then got away.

10:16 p.m. - Located the vehicle hidden in some trees behind a residence. The officer located the driver and cited him for careless driving.

10:27 p.m. - Responded to a verbal

PUBLIC NOTICE Original Notice

ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAM J. AND OLIVIA ALVAREZ UPON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM J. ARNOLD, Petitioner, AND CONCERNING OLIVIA ALVAREZ, Respondent.

EQUITY No. CDDM002700 TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above named Court, a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the above entitled action, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Petitioner’s Attorney is F. David Eastman, whose address is P.O. Box 727, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. You are further notified that unless you appear and defend in the Iowa District Court in and for Wright County within 20 days after the service of this Original Notice upon you, Judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. /s/ Jill Watne Clerk of the Wright County District Court NOTE: “unless you appear and defend” These words are not always understood. The required appearance may be made either by the Respondent or the Respondent’s Attorney.

IT IS NECESSARY TO FILE AND SERVE A MOTION OR PLEADING TO PREVENT A DEFAULT (Rule 87). The attorney who is expected to appear for the Respondent should be promptly advised by the Petitioner of the service of this Notice.

If you need the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 641-421-0990.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY at (1-800-735-2942).

Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12; Thursday, Sept. 19; and Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

domestic dispute.

11:13 p.m. - Responded to a report of a fight on 1st Street NW. On arrival, one man took off on foot. The officer spoke to another individual on the scene. They said there had not been a fight, but that the man who had fled was trying to start trouble.

Saturday, Aug. 31 6:02 p.m. - Received a complaint of a dog at large. The officer advised the dog’s owner that if he could not control his animal, he would be cited.

8:00 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving with a headlight out.

8:28 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

9:57 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving without a taillight.

10:17 p.m. - Gave a warning for driving with a broken headlight.

11:04 p.m. - Pulled over a Pontiac Aztek with dealer plates. The driver had his paperwork in order.

11:09 p.m. - Investigated a subject on 1st Avenue SW, who was possibly holding beer under his shirt. The officer found nothing.

Sunday, Sept. 1 6:00 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

7:00 p.m. - Gave a warning for

www.clarionnewsonline.com failure to obey a stoplight.

7:38 p.m. - Found a person parking behind Bradford Financial.

The officer advised the driver that he was parking on private property. The driver agreed to find another place to park.

9:43 p.m. - Investigated a suspicious vehicle. Arrested the driver for driving under the influence of narcotics.

Monday, Sept. 2 3:45 p.m. - Performed traffic stops as part of the STEP program. Gave three verbal warnings for driving without a seatbelt, and gave citations for driving without a license and driving without proof of insurance.

6:42 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

6:54 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

7:17 p.m. - Gave a warning for speeding.

11:09 p.m. - Investigated suspicious activity on 5th Avenue NW. Tuesday, Sept. 3 1:32 a.m. - Responded to a domestic assault. Arrested a person for dimple assault and possession of drug equipment.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wright County Board of Supervisors Wright County Supervisors August 27, 2013 Stan Watne called the special meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 11:30 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen and Watne.

This special meeting was called in order to review the draft construction permit from the DNR for Daybreak Foods Inc. – Eagle Grove site.

After reviewing the draft permit, there was a motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve Resolution 2013-25.

By roll call vote: Ayes – Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne; nays- none. Resolution 2013-25 duly passes and reads as follows: Resolution 2013-25 Approval of waiver of Wright County’s right to appeal issuance of final construction permit for the construction of confined animal feeding operation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Be It Resolved by the Wright County Board of Supervisors as follows: Section #1. The Wright County Board of Supervisors has received notice from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that Daybreak Foods, Eagle Grove Farms site has been issued a draft permit for the construction of a confined animal feeding operation building located in the NW /4 of Section 20, T90N, R26W, Troy Township in unincorporated Wright County.

Section #2. The Wright County Board of Supervisors reviewed the construction permit

application and the manure management plan and determined that both appeared to be in compliance with the requirements of the Mater Matrix, Iowa Code Section 459 and Iowa DNR rules and recommended approval of said application on August 5, 2013.

Section #3. The Wright County Board of Supervisors hereby waives its right to appeal the issuance of the final permit within the fourteen (14) day limit from the time of receipt of notice of the issuance of the draft permit.

Section #4. The Wright County Board of Supervisors encourages the Iowa DNR to issue the Final Permit immediately upon notification of this waiver.

Section #5. The Wright County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Board Chairman to notify the Iowa DNR of this waiver.

Section #6. This resolution will take effect immediately.

Dated this 27th Day of August, 2013 Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the chairman to sign the letter to the DNR in support of the construction and to waive their right to appeal the permit.

Motion carries unanimously.

Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wright County Board of Supervisors Wright County Supervisors August 26, 2013 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous August 19, 2013 regular meeting were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, presented the name of a possible new hire for the Clarion Shed. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve the offer to this person pending pre-employment drug testing and physical following the union contract starting wage of $18.33 per hour. Motion carries.

Tim Wilaby, Supervisor, Juvenile Court Services introduced Jennifer Pischke, Wright County Juvenile Court Officer.

Jennifer will have an office in the courthouse. Deb Dencklau, School Liason, was also introduced and will be working with Clarion-Goldfield and Eagle Grove school district. Her priority will be with children on probation and then with at risk children. The Board welcomed Jennifer and Deb to Wright County.

Motion by Watne and seconded by Helgevold to approve the drainage tax abatement for the US of America per Iowa code Section 1.4.

Motion carries unanimously.

Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve abatement orders #1084, 1089, and 1090 as per corrective orders to tax roll. Motion carries.

Colleen Bartlett and Brad Hicks presented

information on the award of the grant for the new transit building. The estimated cost will be $433,900 for the building. The grant is an 80/20% grant with the county needing to come up with 20% of the funds of about $86,780.00.

Bartlett said that the county could get a loans through Amoco or Prairie Energy. This would be a 5-year loan with zero percent interest, and would allow them to borrow up to 10% of the project’s cost. Prairie Energy would provide a loan with one percent interest, one percent administrative fee, and a closing cost of $350.00. There was then a motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Watne to pay the 20% of the county portion out of budgeted funds.

Motion carries unanimously. The property that the building sits on will have to be deeded over to MIDAS. Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to approve resolution 2013-24 on amending the multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan for Wright County. By roll call vote: Ayes – Rasmussen, Helgevold, and Watne; nays – none. Resolution 2013-24 duly passes and reads as follows.

RESOLUTION 2013-24 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENT #1, 2013 OF THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA. WHEREAS, Wright County has a MULTIJURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BELMOND, CLARION, DOWS, EAGLE GROVE, GALT, GOLDFIELD, ROWAN, WOOLSTOCK, AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREA, which gives

guidance regarding future mitigation actions; and WHEREAS, the MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA, has been Amended to include Clarion-Goldfield Schools in the MultiJurisdiction Hazard Mitigation plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Wright County, hereby adopts AMENDMENT #1, 2013 of THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA, this 26th day of August, 2013.

Dawn Doerr with CFR out of Webster City presented the Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation. She asked that the Board of Supervisors sign the proclamation stating that they proclaim the month of September 2013 as National Recovery Month in Wright County and call upon the people of the County to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Month. Motion by Helgevold and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the proclamation have all members sign. Motion carries.

Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Clarion

City of Clarion Unapproved Minutes Tuesday, September 3, 2013 The Clarion City Council met in session on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm, Mayor Mike Nail presiding with Councilperson Lindsey German, Steve Evans and Duane Asbe present. Also present Rochelle Pohlman City Administrator, Steve Hennigar Chief of Police and Jon DeVries Director of Public Works.

Mayor Nail called meeting to order and asked council if they had a conflict with any agenda items, none reported.

Motion Evans seconded Asbe to approve the minutes of August 8, 2013 as written, ayes all carried.

Motion German seconded Evans to approve the financial claims as presented, ayes all carried.

The July revenue report was distributed.

Motion Asbe seconded German to approve appointment of Jan Bordwell to the Planning and Zoning Commission, ayes all carried.

Motion German seconded Asbe to approve the appointment of Terry Hilpipre to the Board of Adjustment committee, ayes all carried.

Motion Evans seconded Asbe to approve Resolution Number 13-41 Amendment #1 to the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan to include the Clarion Goldfield School District, roll call vote Asbe, aye; Evans, aye; German, aye; carried.

Motion German seconded Evans to approve the closure of 2nd Avenue NE between 5th and 6th Street NE on September 15, 2013 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for St. John’s Catholic Church festivities, ayes all carried.

Motion German seconded Asbe to approve a Class B Native Wine renewal Permit to Hearts and Flowers and a Class C Beer renewal permit to Shopko, ayes all carried.

City Administrator Pohlman reminded the Council that nomination papers for City Election are due by September 19, 2013 at 5:00 pm.

Motion German seconded Evans to adjourn, ayes all carried.

Mike Nail, Mayor Rochelle E. Pohlman, City Administrator CITY OF CLARION ACCOUNTS PAYABLES 8/15/13 - 8/30/2013

AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OXYGEN CYLINDER RENTAL .........$428.56 ANDERSON,MICHAEL REIMB 1/2 CDL ...................................$20.00 BELL RECYCLING N GARBAGE BAGS ..............................$450.00 BROWN SUPPLY CO - SUPPLIES ...$2,121.07 CASEYS - PD FUEL .............................$966.17 CITY OF CLARION PAYROLL DEDUCTION.......................$50.00 CLARION HEALTH FITNESS AUG CORP MEMBERSHIP ..............$180.00 CLARION SUPER FOODS FIRE SUPPLIES ................................$305.23 FST CT NL BANK PAYROLL DEDUTION........................$750.00 GOVERNMENT FIN OFFICER A MEMBERSHIP ..................................$160.00 HACH COMPANY WATER PLANT CHEMICALS ...........$547.77 HANSON SONS TIRE SERVIC TIRE REPAIR ......................................$40.74 IA DEPT. NATURAL RESOURCE STORM WTR PERMIT AIRPORT .....$175.00 IMWCA - WORK COMP INSTALL #2 ........................$3,006.00 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE NEW YORK LIFE 2 ...........................$107.46 BUSINESS CARD AMBULANCE EXPENSES ....................$9.95 SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY APPLICATION TRCA ...........$30.00 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE POSTAGE WATER BILLS .................$275.38 WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CE - MTG EXPENSES/TRAINING ....................$632.18 YAGGY COLBY ASSOCIATES - 13 ENGINEER FEE STRM SWR PRJ ......................$715.00 IAPERS - IPERS PROT ..................$11,296.90 FED FICA - FED/FICA TAX .............$19,228.09 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA July sales tax deposit .....................$7,992.00 PLANSCAPE PARTNERS HOUSING PROJECT .....................$3,234.00 CARPENTER UNIFORM POLICE UNIFORM ...........................$131.54 CLARION HEALTH IN HEALTH INS .....................................$578.31 MEDIACOM - INTERNET SERVICE ....$109.95 FCNB - EMPLOYEE ORG FEE ..............$10.00

PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP SECURITY LIGHT IND PARK .............$27.00 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC AMBULANCE SUPPLIES .................$221.30 CLARION VISION IN AVESIS VISION ................................$141.61 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTE PAYROLL DEDUCTION.....................$879.16 AFLAC INSURANCE - AFLAC .............$102.12 CLARION PACKAGING - INDUSTRIAL REBATE 9/2012-3/2013 ..............$40,000.00 FASTENAL - SUPPLIES ..........................$8.24 THE LINCOLN NAT LIFE INS PREMIUM .....................................$1,739.52 ASCENT AVIATION GROUP INC AVIATION FUEL ...........................$14,054.74 I & S GROUP INC - DESIGN FEE RIGHT TURN LANE .....................$12,000.00 IDALS - COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR CERT ...........................$15.00 ANDERSON, HOWIE - REIMB TRAINING FEE ...................................$30.00 ADMINI TRUST HEALTH INS PREMIUM ..............$20,375.00 DORSEY & WHITNEY - LEGAL SERVICES AMBULANCE ..............$1,430.00 EDWARD R JONES PAYROLL DEDUCTION.....................$200.00 BRIAN NETTLETON EXCAVATIN - PAY REQUEST #3 ST SWR PRJ .......$42,345.91 WPS MEDICARE PART B - REFUND MEDICARE OVERPYMENT ............$367.34 PAYROLL CHECKS - PAYROLL CHECKS ON 08/16/2013 .............$31,560.28 PAYROLL CHECKS - PAYROLL CHECKS ON 08/30/2013 .............$28,767.42 CLAIMS TOTAL .............................$247,815.94 GENERAL FUND ............................$77,196.44 TRANSIT FUND ...................................$627.48 ROAD USE FUND .............................$4,386.64 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND FUND ................................$14,408.60 TIF FUND ........................................$55,261.00 STORM SEWER PROJECTS FUND .......................$43,060.91 WATER FUND .................................$12,297.48 SEWER FUND ................................$38,707.72 LANDFILL FUND ...............................$1,869.67 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

Wright County Courthouse

Marriage License Silvia Cruz Hernandez, 32, and Pascaul Rivera Rivera, 37, both of Clarion. Aug. 29, 2013 Death Certificates Donald F. Kusian, 76, of Belmond.

August 16,2013 Dorothy M. Day, 65, of Eagle Grove. August 20, 2013 Beatriz A. Wallace, 24, of Dows.

April 26, 2013 Carroll R. Burras, 84, of Kanawha.

August 27, 2013 Property Transfers WD – Bernice C. Andrews to Scott L. Muhlenbruch and Jessica M. Muhlenbruch, City of Belmond, First Addition, Block 22, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 8-15-13 OTHER DEED – Wright County Sheriff, Darilyn S. Moore, Sherri L. Jones, Michael G. Jones, John Deere Community Credit Union, Veridian Credit Union, and Hauge Associates Inc., to Wells Fargo Bank NA, City of Clarion, Schoolview Addition, Block 5, Lot 13, as desc. 8-15-13 DEED – Alfred Thomas Stadtlander, Alfred Thomas Stadtlander Trustee, Karen C. Stadtlander, Karen C. Stadtlander Trustee, Stadtlander Karen Revocable Living Trust, Stadtlander Alfred Thomas Revocable Living Trust, and Alfred Thomas and Karen C. Stadtlander Revocable Trust to State of Iowa, 31-93-23, as desc.

8-15-13 WD – Amanda N. Sanders and

Amanda Hiveley to Gary Lee Meier Jr., City of Goldfield, Sunnyside Addition, Block 3, Lots 16, 17, and 18, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Marilyn M. Gregg to Marilyn M. Gregg Trustee, Gregg Marilyn M. Revocable Trust, and Marilyn M. Gregg Revocable Trust, 16-92-24, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Kay J. Marshall to Michael R. Marshall, 5-92-24, as desc. 8-1513 WD – Michael R. Marshall to Kay J. Marshall, 4-91-24, as desc. 8-1513 COD – Richard Francis Stumpf Executor, Teresa Ann Nelsen Executor, Estate of Francis D. Stumpf, and Francis D. Stumpf to Diana K. Hosek, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 10, Lot 6, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Diana K. Hosek and Eugene Hosek to Diana K. Hosek and Scott R. Rivers, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 10, Lot 6, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – DNC Properties Inc to Oldson’s Plumbing and Heating Air Conditioning Inc., City of Clarion, McKay’s Second Addition, Block 1, Lots 7 and 8, as desc. 8-15-13 WD – Virginia E. Fairman to Robert Dean Kirstein and Abby D. Kirstein, 31-92-24, as desc. 8-16-13 WD – David C. Townsend and Jane R. Townsend to Jane R. Townsend Trustee, Townsend Jane R. Revocable Trust, and Jane R. Townsend Revocable Trust, 13-9224; 25-92-24, and 19-92-23, as desc.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Drainage District Big 4 Main LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED REPAIR AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF JOINT DRAINAGE DISTRICT BIG 4 MAIN IN HARDIN, HAMILTON, FRANKLIN AND WRIGHT COUNTIES, STATE OF IOWA YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Joint Boards of Supervisors acting as Trustees of Drainage District Big 4 Main, were petitioned to investigate the elevation of the open ditch where Lateral 1 dumps into it and the possible need for a cleanout at that location to provide Lateral 1 with an adequate outlet, within the Big Four Drainage District.

The Boards appointed Ryken Engineering for this investigation. Said engineer has filed his report on August 9, 2013 in the offices of the Auditor of Hardin, Wright, Hamilton and Franklin Counties. Said report presents three options. The Hardin County Board of Supervisors on August 14, 2013 did accept the report of the Engineer and adopted the plans set therein as a tentative plan which may be amended before final action.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS see the copy of the engineer’s report now on file in the office of the Auditor, Hardin County, Eldora, Iowa; Hamilton County, Webster City, Iowa; Franklin County, Hampton, Iowa and Wright

County, Clarion, Iowa.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a public hearing on said Engineers report for Drainage District Big 4 Main has been set for October 2, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the public meeting room of the Barlow Memorial Library, located at 921 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa.

At the public hearing, the Joint Board shall hear comments and objections to the Engineer’s Report as may be presented by or for any landowner in the district.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all objections for any reason to said engineer’s report must be in writing and filed in the office of the Auditor of Hardin, Wright, Hamilton or Franklin Counties at or before the time set for said hearing.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that at the time for hearing, the Joint Board shall herein determine all objections filed to said report and shall fully consider said report and may order all repairs recommended, some portion thereof, or take no action on said report. In addition, the Joint Board may continue said hearing.

HARDIN COUNTY AUDITOR Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE Homeward Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.at the Homeward, Inc. office located at 322 Central Ave East in Clarion, Iowa. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comments regarding an application the Homeward Housing Trust Fund is submitting to the Iowa Finance Authority’s State Housing Trust Fund Program.

The $378,436 application for funds is due by October 1, 2013.

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

County Supervisors Wright County Supervisors September 3, 2013 Chairman Watne called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Helgevold, Rasmussen, and Watne.

Minutes of the previous August 26, 2013 regular meeting and the August 27, 2013 special meeting were read and approved.

Approved claims for payment.

There were no other items on the agenda, there was then a motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Helgevold to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carries.

Stan Watne, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisor Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dows Board of Education

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Dows - Ordinance No. 185 ORDINANCE NO. 185 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DOWS, IOWA, 2008, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Dows, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 65.03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dows, Iowa, 2008, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof; 65.03 THREE AND FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS. Every driver of a vehicle shall stop before entering the following designated three-way stop intersections: 1. Intersection of Stub Street and W. Forest Avenue 2. Intersection of N. Eskridge Street and W. Forest Avenue 3.

Intersection of W. Sheppard and “B” Street Every driver of a vehicle shall stop before entering the following designated four-way stop intersections: 1. Intersection of Park Avenue and Stub

8-16-13 QUIT – Jeanette Renee Walker to David Paul Walker, City of Eagle Grove, Cox’s 2nd Addition, Block 11, Ltos 11, 12, 1 and 2, as desc.

8-16-13 DEED – Roberta Lynn Huisman and Sharon Ann Hanson to Sheets Margery A. Life Estate, Sharon Ann Hanson and Roberta Lynn Huisman, 9-92-26, as desc. 8-19-13 QUIT – Margery A. Sheets to Roberta Lynn Huisman and Sharon Ann Hanson, 9-92-26, as desc. 8-1913 WD – Justin L. Fournier and Stephanie A. Fournier to Eric L. Bluhm and Kylie L. Ostendorf, 3093-23, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Terry L. Pressely and Terry Pressley to Jessa L. Bears, City of Belmond, Morse’s Addition, Block 1, Lot 4, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Lori J. Humphrey to Jacqueliln M. Isaacson, City of Clarion, Denison’s Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, as desc. 8-19-13 WD – Rockford C. Anderson and Megan M. Anderson to EOA LLC, City of Clarion, Original Addition, Block 11, Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, as desc.

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Street 2. Intersection of “A” Street and Train Street 3. Intersection of S. Eskridge Street and W. Sheppard Street.

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after it final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council the 3rd day of September, 2013, and approved this 3rd day of September, 2013.

Larry KLatt Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Wenzel City Clerk Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

Dows Board of Education Unapproved Minutes Wednesday, August 28, 2013 The Dows Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. In attendance were Marty Osterman, Corey Jacobsen, Betty Ellis, Cindy Ingebritson by phone conference, Dr. Robert Olson and Anita Frye.

The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M.

by President Osterman.

Motion by Jacobsen to Approve Agenda.

Second by Ellis. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Jacobsen to purchase 2010 Dodge Van for $15654.00, from Deery Brothers of Ames. Second by Ellis. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Jacobsen to adjourn. Second by Ellis. Meeting adjourned at 5:07 P.M. Anita Frye Board Secretary Dows Community School August 28, 2013 Claims PPEL Fund Deery Brothers of Ames 2010 Van.....................................$15,654.00 TOTAL CLAIM.................................$15,654.00 Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Dows

DOWS CITY COUNCIL Unapproved Minutes SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 The Dows City Council met on September 3, 2013 at 7:00 pm. in regular session at Dows City Hall with the following members present: Council Members Kracht, Lane, Gorder, Bosch and Mayor Klatt. Absent: Council Member Lienemann.

Also present: City Maintenance Mike Schroeder.

Motion by Lane, seconded by Bosch to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2013 council meeting. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Kracht, seconded by Lane to approve payment of the following bills: PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Wright County Communications $2,576.00 (police-quarterly dues) 2. Electronic Engineering $40.00 (police-radio lease) 3. Arlyn Miller $1,483.13 (police-gross salary) 4. Arlyn Miller $842.55 (police-insurance benefits) 5. KDE Security Systems $500.00 (policedonation for cameras) 6. States Services $128.00 (police-fuel) 7. IRS $168.68 (police-July FICA-Medicare tax) 8. IPERS $186.32 (police-July IPERS) 9. Goldfield Vet Clinic $160.00 (police-fees) 10. Airgas $225.72 (ambulance-oxygen rental fees) CULTURE AND RECREATION 1. Chase Credit Card $444.64 (library-books) 2. Iowa Falls Glass $450.00 (library-bldg maint and repair) 3. Dows Library $15.45 (library-postage) 4. Deb Olson $1,259.50 (library-gross salary) 5. Deb Olson $19.96 (library-gross salary) 6. Judy Kessel $100.00 (library-gross salary) 7. Geri Pretlow $337.13 (library-gross salary) 8. Alliant Energy $795.11 (library, parks, poolelectric expense) 9. TMI $588.50 (parks-portable bathrooms for corn days) 10. Center Point Large Print $44.34 (librarybooks) 11. Muhlenbruch Plg. $135.20 (library-bldg maint and repair) 12. IPERS $311.32 (pool, library-July IPERS) 13. IRS $712.50 (pool, library, cemetery-July Federal, FICA-Medicare tax) 14. Dows Comm. Grocery $416.75 (poolconcessions) 15. Woolstock Telephone $26.95 (libraryinternet expense) 16. Dows Variety $21.35 (pool-supplies)

17. States Service $135.00 (cemetery-mower fuel) 18. Farmers Coop $14.00 (cemetery-supplies) 19. Sonia Vinsand $412.69 (pool-gross salary) 20. Sonia Vinsand $27.00 (pool-mileage) 21. Nathan Peterson $319.00 (pool-gross salary) 22. Brent Hanson $290.00 (pool-gross salary) 23. Jenalee Hinkle $246.50 (pool-gross salary) 24. Nancy Plendl $168.00 (pool-gross salary) 25. Nancy Plendl $80.00 (pool-gross salary) 26. Jenalee Hinkle $134.13 (pool-gross salary) 27. Sonia Vinsand $176.31 (pool-gross salary) 28. Brent Hanson $148.36 (pool-gross salary) 29. Momar $318.53 (pool-supplies) 30. Windstream $75.84 (pool, library-phone expense) GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1. Menards $933.93 (city hall-bldg maint and repair) 2. Windstream $71.48 (city hall-phone expense) 3. Jeanette Wenzel $1,485.45 (city hall-gross salary) 4. Mid America Publishing $91.49 (city hallpublishing) 5. Hobson Cady and Cady $50.00 (city halllegal fees) 6. Woolstock Telephone $55.78 (city hallinternet and backup fees) 7. Jeanette Wenzel $1,485.46 (city hall-gross salary) 8. IRS $754.92 (city hall-July Federal, FICAMedicare tax) 9. IPERS $436.81 (city hall-July IPERS) 10. Quill $116.92 (city hall-supplies) PUBLIC WORKS 1. Alliant Energy $1,340.93 (road use-shop electric and street lights) 2. IPERS $143.12 (road use-July IPERS) 3. IRS $147.16 (road use-July FICA-Medicare tax) 4. Martin Marietta $836.91 (road use-rock) 5. Nancy Plendl $540.00 (road use-gross salary) 6. Nancy Plendl $860.00 (road use-gross salary) 7. Bell Recycling Sanitation $450.00 (road usesix months garbage fee) 8. Bell Recycling Sanitation $686.50 (road useclean up day fee) 9. Urness Hardware $34.72 (road use-supplies) BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 1. Westrum Leak Detection $625.00 (water leak detection survey) 2. Morts Water $406.04 (water-repairs) 3. Brown Supply $642.00 (water-supplies) 4. Mike Schroeder $1,619.69 (wastewater-

gross salary) 5. Dows Post Office $79.01 (water-postage) 6. Mike Schroeder $1,446.41 (wastewatergross salary) 7. IRS $781.06 (wastewater-July Federal, FICA-Medicare tax0 8. IPER $470.75 (wastwater-July IPERS) 9. Iowa DNR $210.00 (wastewater-permit fee) 10. USA Bluebook $273.23 (water-supplies) 11. Alliant Energy $3,437.44 (water and wastewater-electric expense) 12. Northway Well $522.50 (water-repairs) 13. Muhlenbruch Plg. $9.69 (water-shipping water sample UPS fee) 14.

Windstream $278.36 (water and wastewater-phone expense) Motion carried. All ayes.

Ordinance No. 185 was introduced to the Council. Motion by Lane, seconded by Kracht to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 185 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DOWS, IOWA, 2008, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Kracht, Lane, Gorder, Bosch. Nays-none. Motion carried.

Motion

by Lane, seconded by Bosch to suspend second and third readings of Ordinance No. 185. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Kracht, Lane, Gorder, Bosch. Nays- none.

Motion carried.

Motion by Bosch, seconded by Kracht to adopt Ordinance No. 185 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DOWS, IOWA, 2008, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Kracht, Lane, Gorder, Bosch. Naysnone. Motion carried.

Motion by Kracht, seconded by Gorder to approve renewal of Beer Permit for Dows Community Grocery. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Lane, seconded by Bosch to have the Clerk draw up an ordinance requiring residents to keep dogs tied or fenced in the backyards only. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Lane, seconded by Gorder to approve the Clerk’s Report for July 2013.

Motion carried. All ayes. Receipts for July 2013-$29,973.95. Expenses for July 2013$39,346.04.

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

Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

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Ben Jacobsen of Dows won Reserved Champion Market Hog at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Ben is pictured with his family and representatives of The Machine Shed, the company who purchased the hog. Pictured (left to right) is Corey Jacobsen, Kim Jacobsen, Caleb Jacobsen, Matthew Jacobsen, Ben Jacobsen, Roger Johnson, Steve Britton, and Cat Wood. (Submitted Photo)

Jacobsen’s Champion Hog sold at Sale of Champions Ben Jacobsen of Dows exhibited the FFA Reserve Champion Market Hog at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ben’s parents are Corey and Kim Jacobsen of Dows.

The prize-winning animal was purchased by The Machine Shed; ADM Alliance Nutrition/ShowTee; APC, Inc.; and Newsham Choice Genetics with support from Morgan Genetics, Latham Seeds, Woolstock Equipment and Mike Fischer for $27,500 a new record in the 25th annual Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Saturday, Aug. 17,

2013.

A total of 16 livestock champions were sold for a sale total of over $342,600. Over $171,950 in Scholarships were presented to 128 youths active in the livestock and agricultural industry, while $15,650 was presented to 95 Performance and Carcass Award winners at this year’s prestigious event.

The Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. IFAA is a nonprofit organization founded in

Suntken places in Iowa State Fair Charolais Show

Kendrick Suntken of Belmond won sixth place in the early spring yearly female – March 1-31, 2012 division of the Charolais Show at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

1980 and comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agriculture project members to pursue ag-related careers.

Competitors Buzzing about Blue Ribbons in State Fair Competition

Competitors were buzzing around the Apiary competition judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Awards and ribbons were handed out in 24 different categories of competition, ranging from beehives to beeswax candle making. Roy Kraft from Goldfield won four awards during judging. He won fourth place in the observation hive, third place in white comb honey, third place in plastic bears, and third place in one frame of honey – ready for extracting.

Jacobsen wins Champion Lightweight Gilt

Matthew Jacobsen of Dows received Champion Lightweight Gilt at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Show on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Matthew is a member of the Wright County P.I.G. 4H group led by Stu Swanson. He is the son of Corey and Kim Jacobsen. Left to right, Ben Jacobsen, Kurt Morgan, Kim Jacobsen, Matthew Jacobsen, Corey Jacobsen, and Caleb Jacobsen.

4-H Clothing and Fashion, Sewing and Needle Arts Exhibits Judged at the Iowa State Fair Wright County 4-H’ers designed some of the 360 clothing and fashion, sewing and needle arts entries selected for judging in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

“4-H’ers can learn to master several skills through clothing and fashion, sewing and needle arts,” says Mitchell Hoyer, program specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and 4-H Exhibits Building Superintendent. “They set their goals early in the year and map out a way to accomplish those goals, learning much more than just sewing skills along the way.”

“Counties send many beautiful examples of skill mastery in clothing and creative sewing categories,” says Hoyer. “Dresses, jackets,

Haugens place at Market Swine Show

Jamie and Julie Haugen of Dows won seventh place at the Hawkeye Market Swine Show Sunday, Aug. 18, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

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Wright County exhibitor follows: Alex Hackley of Clarion exhibited in the clothing selection with no special awards.

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Hill wins second place in Crochet Contest

Sheryl Hill of Belmond won second place honors for her tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Thompson Wins Honors in Bread Competition

Juanita Thompson of Eagle Grove won two awards at the Tuesday judging of the King Arthur Bread Competition.

Thompson won second place in the herb division and third place in the bread machine bread division.

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Lorn was united in marriage to Marcella H. TerBeek Smith. The couple made their home in Britt and Belmond area. Lorin owned and operated the Fjetland Pest Control Business for forty years.

He eventually either turned over or started second and third generations of his family in that business. Lorin and Marcella retired to Apache Junction, Arizona in 2010. Lorin enjoyed golf, hunting, boating, and playing “Mexican Train” Dominos.

Lorin is survived by his wife, Marcella, sons, Ronnie and wife, Candi of Lake Cornelia, Dennis and wife, Mary of Clarion; step children, Sandy Lester and husband, Kent, Dan Smith and wife, Paula; grandchildren, Danny, Mark, Valerie, Buffy; step grandchildren, Kevin, Eric, Ashly, Carly; siblings, Eldon Fjetland of Riceville, Iowa, Donna Johnson of Meservey, Iowa, Larry Fjetland and wife, Ruby, of Edgewood, AR, Vivian Pals and husband, Delbert of Belmond, Judy Piel and friend, Robert Modderman of Alxcander, Betty and Scott Dungey of Osage; numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lila; brothers, Dale, Darold, Donald, and Danny.

LORIN D. FJETLAND

Lorin D. Fjetland, age 87, of Apache Junction, Arizona and Belmond passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Greenfield House Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral services for Lorin D. Fjetland were held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Belmond.

Pastor Cindy Morrison officiated.

Burial took place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites were provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of the arrangements.

Lorin Darwin the son of Dan and Sadie VanBuskirk Fjetland was born October 28, 1928 near Rowan.

Lorin grew up in the Rowan and Goodell area where he attended school. Lorin graduated from the Goodell High School. After high school, Lorin entered the U.S. Navy.

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Janet (Hanson) Lich, 52, entered her Heavenly home on September 4, 2013. She passed away in Belmond from her short battle with cancer with her family and friends singing and praying her to the pearly gates.

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10, 1941, she married Ernest E. Schroder in Princeton, Missouri. To this marriage was born four children: Ronald, Steven, Peggy, and Nancy.

She was a longtime member of the Rebekah Lodge, a fraternal order and a service organization.

As a Rebekah, Jeanette held various offices, including Noble Grand, during her membership. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, embroidering, crafting, and playing bridge with her friends.

Jeanette was a devoted mother and grandmother. For several years she kept journals of weather, daily life, and trials and tribulations. In reading many of those entries, she reminded us of how our family was constantly connected. For her, any time spent together made for a good day, ha!

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernie; her sisters, Bernadine Chandler, Evenette Eden, Mildred Dorr, LaVonne McCoy; and her brother, E.R. “Shorty” Klinefelter.

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who passed of cancer also. While in Belmond taking care of family, Randy and Janet’s prayers of being blessed with another child became a reality, as Austin was born. During the time of her children’s growing up she worked at many different jobs in Belmond, including True Value, P&G in the meat department, Accents on Main, and daycare in her home. One job that she loved significantly was being a Creative Memories consultant for many years. She highly valued keeping lasting memories for the next generation and she held many events making many new friends along the way. Janet was also very involved in many organizations and community service projects. She was a 40 year member of the Goodell American Legion Auxiliary, serving in many different capacities (Unit President, County President, and various chair positions) and functions (Watermelon Days, Halloween night and sending off packages to troops) and most recently finished her 2nd term as the 8th District President in July. She belonged to the Belmond VFW Auxiliary for many years. She was a Boy Scout leader and always a faithful supporter of Boy Scout and Cub Scout events. She was a longtime member of BCSW and enjoyed working the Power Show and running the 4th of July cake walk.

One of Janet’s favorite things was volunteering at her church.

Janet faithfully accepted the Lord in 1981, since that time, she spent her life trying to be molded and shaped into the person God wanted her to be. Because of her love for the Lord and her willingness to serve her church family at the Evangelical Free Church, she was involved as a Sunday school teacher for many years, was church secretary for a time as well, but the apple of her eye was working with her husband in starting the B.A.F.Y. (Belmond Area Free Youth) Program and leading it for 13 years. Every youth that came was special to her. She always tried to pray and keep in touch with as many youth as she could.

Janet is survived by her husband, Randy, children, Chastity of Terra Haute, IN, Christina “Tina” and husband, Jason of Belmond, Austin at home, two grandchildren, Roger Simpson Jr, Kody Simpson, brother, Duane Hanson and wife, Jean of Goodell, beloved nephews, Ben Hanson and wife, Danielle and their children, Barrin Hanson and his children, Barrick Hanson and his wife, Christina, and numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, child, Casey, niece, Bethany Ann Hanson and great-niece, Haylee.

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Zimbabwe missionaries will be in Clarion the last full week of September Fanny and Martha Nyamutora are eager to see the sights and hear the sounds of Clarion and Wright County, when they are guests from Saturday, Sept. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 28. They are spending parts of three months in the United States, traveling from their native country of Zimbabwe. The couple receives monthly support from the Clarion Church of Christ.

“African Harvest Zimbabwe” is their mission, which began after the couple studied at Crossroads College in Minnesota and Hope International University in California from 2001 to 2005. “The church has been in Zimbabwe for over 100 years,” said Fanny, “and has been guided mostly by the leadership of outside missionaries.” With the many political changes in recent years, the Zimbabwean church was eager to have nationals lead in teaching and growth. The Nyamutoras have dedicated themselves to that cause.

According to Fanny, their main missionary focus is now training and equipping leaders in a one year program. “We call the training ‘Certificate in Foundations in Biblical Studies,” he said. “These leaders are now helping in the churches in various capacities. Some are evangelists, youth leaders, elders, deacons, and/or pastors in our local churches.” They also conduct ongoing retreats such as those for couples or single moms.

In their time in the U.S., the Nyamutoras plan to visit churches

which support them and take opportunities to share their vision and ministry in Southern Africa. While in Clarion and Wright County, Fanny and Martha want to spend time becoming part of the community: taking part in scheduled events at the local rehab center; visit with residents of the Meadows and Meadows Assisted Living facilities; attend a monthly CHICKS event (with ecumenical girls group for 6 – 8 graders); and as well as weekly events at the Church of Christ.

“People can attend any of these events,” said Karen Weld, chairperson of the Church of Christ Mission/Outreach Committee. “Fanny and Martha will be guest speakers at the church on Sunday School (9 a.m.) and Worship Service (10 a.m.) on Sunday, Sept. 21, if that fits anyone’s time schedule. We also have a Pizza Ranch fundraising event set for Monday evening, Sept. 23, from 5 - 8 p.m. The couple will be helping some church members, bussing tables to receive tips and a percentage of the gross proceeds. They are in need of a new ‘used’ car and this is a way that our entire community could contribute to that cause.”

As the Nyamutora’s navigate the streets and stores of our area, don’t hesitate to introduce yourselves to the two-some.

For more information on their time in our area, contact the Clarion Church of Christ office at 515-5323273 or Weld at 515-532-2916.

FANNY AND MARTHA NYAMUTORA

Thank You

The family of Jessie Shupe wish to thank the community for your outpouring of love and support during this time of loss.

Thank you to the Church of Christ for their hospitality.

Thank You

First Lutheran Church women would like to thank those who supported their Fall Salad Luncheon and Thrivent for supplemental funds.

Church news CLARION AREA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion Rev. Don Morrison 515-532-2845 •Thursday, Sept. 12 6:00pm Cub Scout Meeting •Saturday, Sept. 14 7:30am UMM •Sunday, Sept. 15 8:30am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday School, 11:00am Contemporary Service •Monday, Sept. 16 7:00pm Lydia Circle •Tuesday, Sept. 17 1:30 to 3:30pm Bible Study in Fireside Room •Wednesday, Sept. 18 Newsletter Articles Due, 8:30am Bike Ride – Meet at Prayer Garden – coffee following at Hardee’s, 2:00pm Isabella Thoburn at Helen Southard’s, 2:00pm Grace Stockwell, 3:30 to 5:00pm CHICKS, 5:00pm Webelos 2 Den, 6:00pm Praise Team practice, 7:00pm Chancel Choir practice •Thursday, Sept. 19 12:00noon Book Club in Fireside Room, 6:00pm Cub Scout Meeting FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 1st Street N.W., Clarion Rev. Ronald Nelson 515-532-3440 •Sunday, Sept. 15 9:30am Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship, 10:15am Nominating Committee, 10:45am Worship Service with Communion •Tuesday, Sept. 17 1:00pm Pastors’ text study in Jewell •Wednesday, Sept. 18 7:00pm Confirmation UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Pastor Bill Kem 515-532-2269 •Sunday, Sept. 15 10:00am Sunday School at UPC, 10:15am Diaconate Board and Fellowship, 11:00am Worship •Monday, Sept. 16 10:00am Union Aid Planning Meeting, 5:30pm Trustees •Wednesday, Sept. 18 9:30am Bazaar Planning Meeting, 6:00pm Choir •Thursday, Sept. 19 10:00am Friendship Ministry at UPC CHURCH OF CHRIST 420 North Main, Clarion Pastor Warren Curry 515-532-3273 •Thursday, Sept. 12 10:00am Swingn’ Seniors meet at church for trip to Fort Dodge, 3:45pm SHINE at church office Sunday, Sept. 15 9:00am Sunday School begins, 10:00am Worship Service, 5:30pm Bible Bowl Practice at church office, 7:00pm IMPACT – (7th to 12th grade) Youth at Church Office •Wednesday, Sept. 18 10:00am Church prayer time at Sandy Stephenson’s, 3:45pm Bible Bowl at church office, 4:45pm Boys Group at church basement, 8:00pm Church Board Meets in church office ST. JOHN CATHOLIC 608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor 515-532-3586 •Thursday, Sept. 12 9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John, Clarion • Friday, Sept. 13 7:40am Rosary at St. John, 8:00am Mass, Adoration at St. John •Sunday, Sept. 15 10:30am One Mass Only at St. John in

Clarion, Cluster Fall Festival •Tuesday, Sept. 17 6:30pm Finance at St. John in Clarion •Wednesday, Sept. 18 6:30pm Religious Ed begins at St. John in Clarion UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 219 First Street N.W., Clarion Bill Kem, Pastor 515-532-2709 •Thursday, Sept. 12 5:00pm UPW •Sunday, Sept. 15 9:00am Worship Time with Communion, 10:00am Sunday School •Tuesday, Sept. 17 10:00am Prayer Group, 3:30 to 5:00pm Volleyball meal •Wednesday, Sept. 18 6:00am Early Risers •Thursday, Sept. 19 10:00am Friendship Ministry THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dana Wendel, Minister 1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion 532-2330 or 532-6686 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship Service free lunch following service •Tuesday 11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s) •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study THE DWELLING PLACE Pastor Kim Lee 912 Central Ave East 515-293-2822 •Saturdays 6:00pm Service • Sundays 10:00am Services • Wednesdays 7:00 pm Corporate Prayer

GOLDFIELD AREA UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 220 Oak Street, Goldfield Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 515-825-3581 www.goldfieldupc.com goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net •Thursday, Sept. 12 9:15am TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting. New members always welcome! Use north door, 1:00 to 6:30pm LifeServe blood drive, 6:30pm Support and Recovery group at Crossroads on Main Street •Sunday, Sept. 15 9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am Worship Service, 11:30am Fellowship coffee •Monday, Sept. 16 1:30pm Stewardship, Mission & Finance Committee meeting in Rose Room •Wednesday, Sept. 18 4:00pm After-School Story-Time with Renee from Eagle Grove Library in East Room, 6:30pm Session Meeting in Rose Room LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Goldfield Pastor Truman Larson •Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday School and Confirmation.

PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST 422 North Washington St., Goldfield Bob Dishman 515-825-3911 •Sunday 9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship Service-Communion observed weekly;

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•Sunday, Sept. 15 9:00am Worship, 10:00am Coffee

GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 190 Pastor Christina Perkins Craig Carlson, Youth Minister 515-825-3754 •Sunday, Sept. 8 10:30 am – Worship

UNITED METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN Dows / Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays 8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship; 9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. - Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays 9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women

HOLMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor 515-825-3660 Friday, Sept. 13 9:30am Revelation Bible Study at Samuel •Sunday, Sept. 15 Home Circle Mission Sunday, 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship with potluck to follow •Wednesday, Sept. 18 5:30pm Confirmation at Samuel HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Zach Fischer 2137 Hancock Avenue 515-825-3110 •Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:30 am - Worship Service, 6:00 pm - Evening Service •Wednesday 7:00 pm - Prayer meeting; Souled Out Group, WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1730 130th Street, Kanawha 641-762-3947 •Sunday 9:30 am - Morning Worship, 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am - Sunday School, 6:00 pm - Evening Worship

ROWAN AREA UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Pastor Nancy Hofmeister 811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan •Sunday, Sept. 8 10:00am Worship Service IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Jct. Highway 69 & 3 Pastor Mark Peterson

•Sunday 10:30 am - Divine Service 11:45 am - Bible Study

DOWS AREA ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with childcare available • Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Dows Pastor Ron Nelson •Saturday, Sept. 14 6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s

FIRST REFORMED 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Phillip Arnold • Sundays 8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ • Wednesdays 4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m.

- High School IMMANUEL U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer Pastor Lindsey Braun • Sunday 9:30am - Worship •Monday 7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 304 W. Main, Latimer Rev. Marvin Lorenz, Pastor • Wednesday 6:30pm - Elders • Saturday 7:00pm - Vespers • Sunday 9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC / Sunday School UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Erling Shultz, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m.

Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg Ron Lotz, Pastor 515-325-6210 •Saturday, Sept. 14 MAC Fit fitness group for women of all ages and stages of fitness. MAC Fit is fitness for body, mind and soul.

• Sunday, Sept. 15 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service •Tuesday, Sept. 17 6:00am Men’s Bible Study at MAC, 6:00pm Men’s Night Out! Call the church office for details •Wednesday, Sept. 18 6:00pm Pizza Supper, 6:30pm Awana for kids 3 years old through 6th grade, MAC youth for 6-8 grade students, Men’s Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, “Essentials of Discipline” Parenting class taught by Pastor Ron Lotz, 7:00pm Solid Rock Inc. for Senior High students NAZARETH LUTHERAN Coulter Pastor Dave Bernhardt • Sunday 10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship Service

Happy 90th Birthday Richard (Dick) Schilling, formerly of Kanawha, is celebrating his 90th birthday with a “surprise” open house on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., at the Belmond Community Apartments, in the central community room, at 116 Luicks Lane, Belmond.

The event is hosted by his wife, Sharon, and his children Janice, Steve (Pam), Lori (Rick) and Joy (Dave). The family requests no gifts please.

Cards can be mailed to Dick at 1683 13th Ave North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Dick was born on a farm near Jolley in Calhoun County on September 23, 1923. As a young man, he moved to the Kanawha area where he graduated from Corwith High School. For a few months, he worked for Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, NY. He returned to Iowa, married, raised four children, and farmed near Kanawha for many years after serving in the US Navy during WWII.

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Lucy Standish Newcastle Chapter met in Webster City The Lucy Standish Newcastle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 5 at the Congregational Church in Webster City.

A luncheon was served by hostesses Jan Essig, Dalene Schlitter and Gertrude Larson. The tables were decorated in fall colors.

The invocation was given by Chaplain, Jan Essig.

The program was on the beautiful DAR Museum in Washington D.C., presented by Roberta Swartzendruber, a DAR Museum Docent for many years.

She is currently a member of the Des Moines Abigail Adams chapter.

Her husband assisted her with the slide presentation.

The business meeting was called to order by Regent Dalene Schlitter with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, followed by the American’s Creed by all Chapter members. Ten members answered roll call with 129 total volunteer hours reported.

The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurers Report was

given by Treasurer Beth Menges.

Dues for the up-coming year were collected. And the Chapter’s new books presented.

Regent Schlitter read a ThankYou from the State Regent Barbara Halpin for the clubs participation in the meeting hosted by the Fort Dodge Chapter August 27, and led by their own regent. There were seven members from the chapter present, more than from any other chapter, including Fort Dodge.

The Abigail Adams Chapter will be celebrating its 120th year in October, and they issued an invitation to attend and celebrate with them.

Gertrude Larson read excerpts from the DAR magazine about the celebration of the Heritage of NSDAR. The National Defense Report was given by Iris Eriksen on the withdrawal of our troops from Afghanistan.

Lois Lesher, Conservation chair, reported on harvesting her edible soybeans.

Woman’s Issues, their Health, Education, and Families, will be

Dedication And Vital Role Of Direct Support Professionals Is Recognized The week beginning Sept.

8, 2013 has been designated as National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week to acknowledge the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the primary providers of publicly funded long-term support for millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

“The Direct Support Professionals at Mosaic are the core of our mission to promote inclusion, independence and involvement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities among the communities of Belmond, Clarion, Eagle Grove and Webster City,” said Brent Aberg, executive director of Mosaic in North Central Iowa. “Each of them gives of their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. They deserve to be recognized for their dedication.”

Throughout the week, many events are held across the country to recognize direct support professionals. Communities hold

special events, civic organizations welcome guest speakers to discuss the field of direct support professionals, and service providers like Mosaic will host activities and events to show their appreciation of their direct support staff.

“In 2013 Mosaic celebrates our centennial. Under the theme 100 Years: A Century of Service, A Legacy of Love, Mosaic has been commemorating our past and our future. Mosaic’s direct support professionals are definitely at the center of this work, continuing our legacy of love. National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week gives us the opportunity to show appreciation for the dedication and integral role of over 3,800 direct support professionals working for Mosaic,” said Linda Timmons, president and chief executive officer of Mosaic.

Mosaic in North Central Iowa provides a life of possibilities for people in Forest City, Belmond, Clarion, Eagle Grove, Webster City and Nevada, Iowa and employs 120 direct support professionals throughout the Wright County area.

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a topic brought up at each of our future meetings.

Gertrude Larson reported on the Board of Management meeting she had attended as Vice Regent of our Chapter.

The North West District Meeting will be held at the Iowa Arborateum near Madrid, Iowa on September 18.

Registration forms were passed out by the Regent.

There is a need to change the Bylaws of our Chapter, to acknowledge the increase in local dues.

Paper-back books will be collected and donated to local and state prisons. They may be brought to meetings, and Regent Schlitter will see that the Highway Patrol can deliver them for us.

Commemorative Events were listed in the Booklet. A reminder of the up-coming Constitution Week September 17-23 and the next meeting October 3 at the home of Joyce Stevens.

The Regent reminded the Nominating committee that new officers will be needed for the next two years.

The meeting was closed with the Daughter’s Pledge.

Respectively submitted, Iris Eriksen, Recording Secretary.

Country School Woolstock #1 Class Reunion

A school reunion was held recently for Country School Woolstock #1. The school is not there anymore, but was located 7 miles south of Clarion. Students who attend the class reunion were (front row, left to right): Donna Rink Verhelst, Mildred Tootie Kirstein Hoyd, Linda Shillington McGrath and Jan Woodard Sitte; (back row): Bonnie Hokinson Renda, Pat Hokinson Renda, Shorty Shillington Anderson, Gloria Fisher Kizor, and Viki McOllough Walbridge. Beside the state of Iowa, others came from Idaho, Colorado and California (Submitted Photo)

Monitor Memories From The Archives oF The wrighT counTy moniTor

1978 and 1943

35 Years Ago September 14, 1978 Phil Thompson, with an unofficial count of 197 votes, won the District II berth on the Clarion School Board Tuesday. Larry TerHark received 137 votes. Both were write-in candidates. Retiring school board member for District II was Lela Odland, who received one write-in vote. Candidate on the ballot for District 3 was Donald Tice. He received 246 votes.

Larry Schipull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stand Schipull of Renwick, will present a senior organ recital on Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Hall of the Performing Arts of the Drake University Fine Arts Center, Des Moines. Schipull, a candidate for the Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance, is a student of Dr. Carl Staplin, chairperson of the organ department at Drake.

An ad for the Wright County Monitor stated the following: “What is a town? A town is a group of people.

It is schools. It is city government. It is churches. It is industry and jobs. It is retail businesses. They all have to work together. All must have support of the people. Or there is not town.”

70 Years Ago September 16, 1943 Capt. Karl Weber arrived in

the United States Monday to spend a 21-day furlough with his family in Clarion. Capt. Weber has been stationed in Greenland for the past nine months. First word of his arrival from Greenland was received Sunday evening when he called from Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Weber met him in Chicago on Monday. Capt.

Weber will return to Greenland at the completion of his furlough.

The Clarion Cowboys will meet the Belmond Broncos on the Broncos’ home field on Friday evening for the opening game of the season. It will be remembered that the Belmond-Clarion game last year ended in a 6 to 6 tie. The probable starting lineup received from Coach James Larson is R. E., Carl Weitmon; R. T., Art Carter; R. G., Glenn Simmons; C., Byron Bloomfield; L. G., Earl Odland; L. T., Wayne Mann; L. E., Leland Lunde; Q. B., Dwight Bisbey; L. H., Bob Shupe or Eugene Gaulke; R. H., Lynn Lunde; F. B., Leonard Rohrer. Bill Tucker and Keith Hecox will be exchanged with guards. Pete Rodriguez and Jim Mickelson are other backfield candidates.

Gloria Bowers of Rowan came Friday evening and spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom LaRue.

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Farm Manager Centrum Valley Farms is hiring a Farm Manager for its layer sites.

Candidate will be responsible for overseeing production and farm management. This position works directly with the production staff in producing and maintaining healthy birds and eggs. This position also requires verification of food, water, temperature, alarm systems, and molt schedule. We are looking for an individual with at least 2 years of poultry complex management, poultry husbandry background, self-starter, organized, and with great communication skills. This is a high level; salaried position.

Logistics - Customer Service Support Centrum Valley Farms is hiring a Logistics-Customer Service Support position for our fast-paced Galt Sales Office. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, organized, great customer service with inventory and inside sales experience. Candidate must have extensive experience using MS office software. Bilingual preferred.

College Degree preferred.

Please send resume to: Centrum Valley Farms P. O. Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525 Heating and Cooling Technician Centrum Valley Farms is seeking a full-time Heating and Cooling Technician. Position Responsibilities include maintain, service and repair all types of heating and cooling systems, including chillers, and boilers. Perform diagnostic troubleshooting of systems to ensure minimum downtime.

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918 receive degrees at Iowa State Unniversity commencement At Iowa State University’s summer commencement ceremonies, 918 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 559 undergraduate degrees, 224 master’s degrees and 135 doctor of philosophy degrees.

Of the students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 70 graduated “With Distinction” (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude).

Local graduates include the following:

Molli Gabrielson of Belmond earned a bachelor of science in statistics.

Hillari Sanders of Eagle Grove earned a bachelor of science in agricultural studies.

Katlin Kurfman of Goldfield earned a bachelor of science in finance.

Becky Wilson of Ames earned a bachelor of arts in sociology. She graduated with magna cum laude honors.

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Full Time Position CUsTOdIal/MaINTeNaNCe Immediate Opening Wright County is now seeking a full-time custodial maintenance employee. Wage is based on experience and performance.

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Cross country team sees first action at Webster City Claire Davis 13th to pace Cowgirls

By Les Houser New C-G cross country coach Bob EnTin was able to see his team in action for the first time last Tuesday at the Lynx Invitational in Webster City. The Cowgirls took sixth place as a team with 180 points, while the Cowboys did not field a full team for a score. Algona won the girls team title with 45 points, followed in order by: Humboldt 56, Boone 80, Roland-Story 115, Webster City 120, Clarion-Goldfield 180, Eagle Grove 184, St. Edmond 197, Fort Dodge 201, Prairie Valley 216 and Belmond-Klemme 290. The Algona boys also won their team title, ending Boone’s three-year run at the top. Algona finished with 32 points, edging the Toreadors by just six as they totaled 38 points. The rest finished like this: Fort Dodge 65, St. Edmond 103, Webster City 181, Manson NW Webster 196, Humboldt 199, Eagle Grove 205, Roland-Story 245, Prairie Valley 249, Hampton-Dumont 306 and Belmond-Klemme 350.

“I am very proud of this team,” said EnTin. “They have all worked hard in practice and the Cowgirls sixth place finish was unexpected. Davis and Alberts were the only runners with returning varsity experience prior to this meet. The Cowboys all did well. Although this is the most boys on the team in a while, we were still one runner short of fielding

a scoring team. We have another runner who just started training, and he will be ready to run and fill out the team in a couple of weeks.”

Claire Davis was the top Cowgirl finisher, taking 13th place in 18:14.16. Kenzie Alberts was not far behind her, taking 27th in 18:49.76.

Others finishing the varsity race (with their position) were Maci Konopasek (36th) in 19:31.92, Samantha Nerem (55th) in 20:37.23, Courtney Studer (64th) in 21:25.13 and Cierra Milner

(65th) in 21:37.71.

The Cowboy runners finishing places were not available, but their times were as follows: Michael EnTin 22:54.56, Alec Norem 23:03.56, Thomas Arroyo 28:59.00 and Matt Magee 33:19.00.

Next on the schedule is a meet at Ballard next Monday, followed by the Clear Lake Invitational next Thursday. The Clear Lake meet will include the middle school kids.

Photos courtesy of Lifetouch

Michael EnTin

Claire Davis

Punt, Pass and Kick local competition coming September 14 The City of Clarion Recreation Department announces that the NFL and USA Football Punt, Pass and Kick local competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the ClarionGoldfield high school football field.

This is open to boys and girls from age 6 to 15. The ten age groups are based upon the child’s age as of December 31 of the current year. Registration for children ages 6-11 takes place at 1 p.m. that day, with competition starting at 1:30.

Children ages 12-15 can register at 1:30, with competition starting at 2 p.m. There is no fee to participate.

A copy of a valid birth certificate, along with parental signature on a registration form, are required before children are allowed

to participate. Children may only register and compete in one local round of competition, and the age groups for the actual competition will be as follows: Girls 6-7; Girls 8-9; Girls 10-11; Girls 12-13; Girls 14-15; Boys 6-7; Boys 8-9; Boys 10-11; Boys 12-13; Boys 14-15. No football shoes, cleats or turf shoes are allowed. Only soft sole gym shoes will be permitted, and bare feet are not allowed. Failure to wear gym shoes will result in disqualification.

Return the completed form to the C-G Elementary or Middle School office by the date of competition.

For questions or more information, contact Recreation Director Tom Simmons at 515-532-2482.

7 with an ace, Hannah TerHark 3 of 4 with an ace and Celeste Swanson 8 of 10 with an ace.

Hinkle set the ball for 17 assists, with Disney, Hannah TerHark and Warnke all adding one each. Celeste Swanson pounded eight kills to lead that stat, with Sydney TerHark making four and both Hannah TerHark and Lili Swanson three each. Disney contributed two kills.

The team totaled 37 digs, with Hannah TerHark posting double digits with 12. Celeste Swanson was close with eight, Warnke had five and both Hinkle and Smith four apiece. Disney and Hannah Kapka both added two each. Celeste, Lili and Hannah TerHark all had one

solo block, while Lili and Hannah TerHark added one block assist each.

“Garner is a junior-senior dominated team, with great hitters led by Emily Matthews,” said coach TerHark.

“Our back row did an excellent job.

I think we learned a lot from this match.”

The Cowgirls take on the Wildcats at Humboldt this Thursday, then play in the Webster City Tournament on Saturday. They host Eagle Grove next Tuesday.

“Every night we play it will take everyone playing together as a team,” said TerHark. “The fact that we’re a young team showed in this match but it’s going to. We’re continuing to work hard to get better.”

Four divisions competing

The annual Clarion Junior Wrestling Tournament, sponsored by the Clarion Ruritans and the Clarion Recreation Department, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be four divisions competing. Pee Wee is for grades Prep-K, K, first and second. Weigh-in is from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with matches starting at 9:30 a.m. Bantam is for third and fourth graders, with weigh-in also from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and wrestling starting right after the Pee Wee matches.

Junior is for fifth and sixth graders, with weigh-in from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and matches starting right after Bantam. Senior is for seventh and

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By Les Houser After spotting Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura a 2-0 match lead, the Clarion-Goldfield varsity volleyball squad won set three and almost forced a fifth and deciding set before falling 4-1. Set scores were: L25-16, L25-6, W25-16, L25-20.

“We were a little slow to start, but then got on our blocking and slowed them down to win the third set,” said head coach Katrina TerHark.

“It helped the back row and got our offense going. Lili Swanson and Hannah TerHark shut down their hitters and it gave us confidence.

We took care of business and led the whole way from there. We showed heart and determination.”

The fourth set then stayed close, going back and forth in momentum as the Cowgirls fought hard to tie the match and send it to a fifth set.

“We were ahead, then they caught back up,” said the coach. “We tied it at 20-20, but couldn’t get our strength back for a push to win it.

Had we gone five, I think we had the momentum and were in better shape to win it. It was hot in that gym.”

The team served at almost 91 percent, with two Cowgirls having perfect serving. Maddie Disney was 15 of 15 with an ace, while Polzin was 10 of 10. Mara Warnke and Jenalee Hinkle were both 8 of 9, with Warnke nailing two aces and Hinkle one. Kaylee Smith was 6 of

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All wrestlers will wrestle 4-man round robin events. Every attempt is made to give all boys three matches. Hopefully, byes will not be necessary and pairing boys from the same town can be avoided. Brackets will be determined at weigh-in.

This is an all-trophy tournament, with awards given for first thru fourth place. Champions will also receive their wall bracket. Entry fees must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, Nov. 20, to avoid an extra door fee. Entry fee must be included at the time of registration, with checks made payable to the City of Clarion and sent to P.O. Box 266, Clarion, Ia. 50525. You must fill out an entry form for early registration, and they are available from the Ruritans or Rec. Director Tom Simmons.

Spectator admission will be charged at the door. Concessions are available, with a continental breakfast and noon lunch also available for purchase. For questions or more information contact Simmons at 515-532-2482.

Smash it Maddie

Maddie Disney makes this kill attempt over the net in the Cowgirl tournament. Against Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, the sophomore managed two kills and two digs. She led the team in serving, making a perfect 15 of 15 with one ace.

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Clarion-Goldfield Cowboys score big 42-0 win over Eagles Team rushes for over 400 yards

By Les Houser Winning can cure a lot of things, and a little home cooking always helps too. For the Clarion-Goldfield varsity football team a win is just what they needed after feeling a bit down from a loss at Humboldt. The Eagle Grove Eagles didn’t provide much of a problem for them last Friday night as the Cowboys rolled to a 42-0 victory. All the scoring took place in the first half, with a continuous clock in the second half speeding up the finish of the game.

“We had such a size advantage, especially up front,” said Cowboy head mentor Paul Hansch. “Our defensive line is probably our strength. That didn’t bode well for them. Because of that, we were able to get to their offensive backfield quickly. It became very hard for

their quarterback to get adequate time for his reads. I was real pleased we were able to dominate against a team that, in the past, we’ve given up a lot of points to.”

It did not start out so well for the Cowboys however, as they took the opening kick and in just two plays coughed it up to the Eagles at the C-G 37. Fortunately, the Eagles only got one rushing play in before turning it over themselves on a fumble at the C-G 39. The Cowboys soon turned that recovery into a 36yard touchdown run courtesy of Joel Haberman, with the Trenton Sann PAT making it 7-0.

An Eagle fumble on the next series set up C-G at their own 25-yard line. They would score seven plays later as Sann would launch a 34-

yard touchdown pass to Spencer Peterson, who is fast becoming his favorite target. That made it 14-0 with the PAT. The Eagles next series ended with a C-G safety on the punt attempt. Kirby Simmons then went to work on the ensuing kick return,

busting loose for a pretty 61-yard run down to the Eagle 14-yard line.

A Zach Pogge run from two yards out two plays later made it 23-0.

Eagle Grove took the ball again, and were driving it to their 38 when the quarter ended.

The drive continued into the second period, with Eagle quarterback Jake Wilde taking off for 15 yards but injuring himself in the process, which forced him to the sidelines for the remainder of the contest.

The drive then ended with a fumble

Cowboy Jacob Wiezorek refuses to loose his grip on the Eagle kick returner out of bounds, while teammate Elliott Ahrens (52) keep an eye out for other players.

Clarion Recreation Department Fall Schedules

FLAG FOOTBALL 1ST & 2ND GRADES * Games played at the high school football field on the east side Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 6:30 p.m. Tigers vs. Sooners 7 p.m. Ducks vs. Gators Saturday, Sept. 21 – 9:30 a.m. Tigers vs. Ducks 10 a.m. Sooners vs. Gators Tuesday, Sept. 24 - 6:30 p.m. Ducks vs. Sooners 7 p.m. Tigers vs. Gators Tuesday, Oct. 1 - 6:30 p.m. Gators vs. Sooners 7 p.m. Tigers vs. Ducks FLAG FOOTBALL – 3rd & 4th GRADES * Games played at the high school football field on the west side Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 6:30 p.m. Chiefs vs. Steelers (north side) 6:30 p.m. Vikings vs. Bears (south side) Saturday, Sept. 21 - 9:30 a.m. Bears vs. Steelers (north side) 9:30 a.m. Chiefs vs. Vikings (south side) Tuesday, Sept. 24 - 6:30 p.m. Bears vs. Chiefs (north side) 6:30 p.m. Steelers vs. Vikings (south side) Saturday, Sept. 28 - 9:30 a.m. Vikings vs. Chiefs (north side) 9:30 a.m. Steelers vs. Bears (south side) Tuesday, Oct. 1 - 6:30 p.m. Bears vs. Vikings (north side) 6:30 p.m. Steelers vs. Chiefs (south side) Saturday, Oct. 5 - 9:30 a.m. Vikings vs. Steelers (north side) 9:30 a.m. Chiefs vs. Bears (south side) POP FOOTBALL * Games played at the high school football field Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 7:30 p.m. Raiders vs. Cowboys (north field) 7:30 p.m. Packers vs. Broncos (south field) Saturday, Sept. 21 – 10:30 a.m. Broncos vs. Cowboys (north field) 10:30 a.m. Raiders vs. Packers (south field) Tuesday, Sept. 24 – 7:30 p.m. Broncos vs. Raiders (north field) 7:30 p.m. Cowboys vs. Packers (south field) Saturday, Sept. 28 - 10:30 a.m. Packers vs. Raiders (north field) 10:30 a.m. Cowboys vs. Broncos (south field) Tuesday, Oct. 1 - 7:30 p.m. Broncos vs. Packers (north field) 7:30 p.m. Cowboys vs. Raiders (south field) Saturday, Oct. 5 - 10:30 a.m. Packers vs. Cowboys (north field) 10:30 a.m. Raiders vs. Broncos (south field)

Zach Pogge runs through the opening in the line, as Bailey Kothe (59) provide blocking help if needed. Pogge had a big night offensively, gaining 149 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Kothe pitched in with a tackle assist.

Russ Schumacher wins Pigskin Picks

Three contestants tied with 12-0 entries in week two of the Monitor’s Pigskin Picks. Russ Schumacher takes first place, as his tiebreaker guess of 44 points was only two off the 42 total of the Cowboys win over the Eagles. Second will go to Jane Abbott who predicted 37 points, with Logan Holmes predicting 56 points and settling for third.

Finishing 11-1 were Dee Baker, Barb Ainger, Jeff Stark, Paul Larson, Roger Abbott and Jerry Tom. Les Ainger, Dewayne Knoshaug, Bill Roberts, Julie Thornton, Scott Schulte and Deb Prehm posted 10-2 records.

The NFL games gave contestants the most trouble, with the Lions win over the Vikings and the 49’ers win over the Packers tripping up several entries.

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on the C-G 26, with the Cowboys recovering to take over. They would score seven plays later on a one-yard run by Taylor Lehman to make it 300.

The Eagles went three and out on the next series, punting the ball back to C-G as the Cowboys started from their own 30. Sann kept the ball himself this time, blasting off on a 45-yard touchdown run to make it 36-0. The Cowboys would score again before halftime on a 55-yard TD run by Pogge for his second score of the night.

The Cowboys gained 466 total net yards compared to 127 for the Eagles. Of that, 432 were net rushing yards. The Cowboys averaged 10.1 yards of gain per play, and had 26:55 in possession time compared to 21:05 for the Eagles. They had four penalties for 21 yards, compared to one flag for five yards on the Eagles.

Eleven different backs posted positive rushing yardage, led by Pogge with 155 yards on just 10 carries. He also scored twice. Sann carried the ball four times for 67 yards and a score. Haberman had his number called five times and responded with 51 yards and a score.

Bret Crees added 47 yards on seven attempts, Mason Willey 35 yards on eight attempts and Mitch Gambrill 28 yards on three attempts. Others helping out were Peterson with 25 yards, Brady Brott with 13 yards, Calen Rosenbaum with six yards, Bryce Hamilton with four yards and Lehman with a one-yard plunge for a score.

Sann didn’t need to throw much, completing one of one for 34 yards.

That pass was to Peterson for the touchdown. Brendan Boyd also saw action, attempting one pass, which was incomplete.

Haberman kicked off four times for an average of 49 yards per kick.

Sann had two kicks for a 44-yard average and Peterson one kick for 46 yards. There were no Cowboy punts.

Simmons ran back two kicks for a total of 79 yards.

The tackle chart shows Lehman and Trevor Petersen sharing the lead at 8 tackles apiece, with each credited with one solo tackle apiece. Sann and Flurer each had seven total, with two of Sann’s as solo stops. Caleb Hanson, Jacob Harvey, Pogge and Oscar Salgado all had six tackles each, with all but Harvey having one solo each. Mitch Gambrill finished with four tackles including one solo.

Jacob Wiezorek, Elliott Ahrens, Gavin Disney and Haberman all made three apiece, with Wiezorek and Haberman each getting one of those as a solo effort. Zach Bell and Willey each had one solo tackle and one tackle assist, while Nick Dow had two assists. Simmons, Bailey Kothe, Peterson, Ryan Basinger, Crees and Brott all added one assist each. Hanson and Pogge each had a tackle for loss. Gambrill intercepted a pass, while Harvey, Lehman and Petersen all recovered fumbles.

“Offensively, we executed well but are still doing a few things in the line incorrectly,” said Hansch. “It was better than the first week. Our blockers worked hard and our backs ran well. I was proud of the JV kids for their play too. It’s always nice when a lot of kids can get into the game.”

This week-Cowboys (1-1) at South Central Calhoun (0-2): The Titans lost to Humboldt 14-0 last week.

“This is an important early season game for us as an opening district test,” said Hansch. “At the start of the season I would have picked them as the favorite. It will be a very physical game, as they are very good in the lines. Lake City is also a tough place to win at. I think we’re evenly matched, and shared a common opponent in Humboldt. It should be a good game.”

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By Karen Weld ** A tip of the hat to anyone and everyone involved in this year’s ‘3-county, Highway 3 Garage Sales’ (Wright, Franklin, Butler) last Friday & Saturday....to those hosting garage sales and those shopping. Clarion alone had 30 sales; with shoppers coming from as many communities. ** Clarion Cross Cultural Center started its fall classes on Wednesday, Sep. 11. Classes are held at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st St NW, Clarion, and begin at 7 p.m. with beginners oral language.

Written language and Intermediate lessons begin at 8 p.m. Classes are free. Contact the EnTins for more information bobentin@live.com or 1-515-532-2274. ** From the Wright County ISU Extension Office: “Chamber Coffee and CyDay is set for Friday, Sep. 13 at 10 a.m. located at 210 1st Street S.W., Clarion. Stop by and celebrate 100 Years of Extension in Wright County. Meet the staff, learn about programs we have to offer and win door prizes.” ** Clarion’s Market in the Park (Gazebo Park from 9 a.m. - noon) - Saturday, Sep. 14, will add a ‘Hispanic Festival’. Berta Alberts will be on hand with her well-known TACO SHACK breakfast burritos.

She has also lined up Mexican singers as together we celebrate their heritage between 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Bring your favorite salsa to be judged in a Salsa Contest with prizes. ** On Saturday, Sep. 14th at 1:30 pm, the World’s Largest Tractor will be driven down Highway 3 in Clarion to the Heartland Museum’s newly constructed Ag Building.

Promptly at 1:30 p.m., rides will be auctioned with all benefits going to Heartland Museum. Approximately 16 people will ride from the east end of Clarion to Heartland Museum west of Clarion. The Big Bud tractor will be on display for all to see plus many more antique tractors in both of the museum’s buildings.

For more information, call Larry @ 1-515-689-3501. ** Healthy Harvest of North Iowa presents three ‘on farm tours’ on three different weeks. Locally on Sunday, Sep. 15 from 2 - 6 p.m. enjoy “Fresh on the Farm” in Eagle Grove.

Host sites include: Cheryl & Carl

Franklin County Genealogical Society to meet The Franklin County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Franklin County Historical Library on the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hampton. Visitors are always welcome.

Johnson at C’s 270th St. Gardens with the Iowa Central Community College Culinary Department (they will have their grills and they know how to operate them.), Don Garrett at Boone River Bison, Rachel Cahalan at Boone River Grill, and Lewright Meats & Deli – Paul & Ethan Bubeck. Other dates are the week before in Mitchell & Floyd Counties; the week following Wright County’s in Franklin County. For more complete information, check out www.northiowafood.org . ** Go to Healthy Harvest’s Facebook page and sign up for North Iowa Local Food Sweepstakes give away of a basket of FREE local products. The sign up form is on the page. The contest continues until October when the name of the winner is drawn. Don’t wait too long. ** Prairie Homestead Quilters will be meeting on Monday, Sep. 16 (instead of Sep. 9) at 6:30 p.m., Jenison-Meacham Museum located north of Belmond. All area quilters are invited to attend this evening of “Show & Tell”; a quilt demonstration on bias binding, and snack. Please feel free to join us. Any questions?

Call Marcia at 1-641-853-2354. ** Looking ahead: Clarion, Belmond, Eagle Grove Chambers of Commerce plus Wright County Economic Development Commission will host a “Small Business Owner Round Table”, set for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Clarion’s Heartland Museum. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; round table discussions from 6 - 7 p.m. Billed as an opportunity to ‘network to generate continued success’. Must RSVP by October 1 - call 1-515-532-6422. ** Note from C-G & D Band Instructor Kent Wessenlink: “Time for 5th grade students to start learning to play band instruments. Quality instruments can be expensive to purchase new and can sometimes keep a student from joining the band. If you have an instrument which you’d be interested in selling/donating to an aspiring young musician, please contact me). Information needed: kind of instrument (trumpet, saxophone.); brand name/model (if known); condition; asking price, name of owner.” To contact him, kwesselink@clargold.org , 1-515293-0653 or 1-515-532-2895. ** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at the Clarion Theatre from Friday, Sep. 13 - Sunday, Sep. 15, “Disney’s Planes”, rated PG. Show times nightly at 7 p.m. plus a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. And then again on Wednesday, Sep. 18 at 7 p.m. - For current shows and more information on to view a preview of this movie or upcoming movies, check them out at: www. clariontheatre.com; phone number 1-515-602-6606.

Class of 1963

The Class of 1963 recently held their 50 year class reunion. Classmates attending were (front row, left to right): Janis (Anderson) Shimp, Sonja (Erickson) Kniesley, Paulette (Leach) Bridges, Roger Story, Ron Waggoner, Jerry Weir, Jim Lemke; (back row): Marilyn (Rockow) Keating, Sheila (Hill) Anderson, Pat (Evans) Packard, Don Waters, Deanna (Olson) Fahrman, Lowell Colburn, Bob Anderson, Judy (Lemke) Gorder, Connie (White) Durham, Carl Durham, Pat (White) Drury, Duane Fanselow, and Gary Kessel. (Submitted Photo)

From the Korner

By Marillyn Korth Of course you know I missed the deadline last week, so will write twice as much today. Ha! A pretty decent day today. A nice cool wind and not a lot of hot weather. It is supposed to come yet this week.

The Labor Day weekend was a busy one. Charlotte’s 90th birthday was on August 31 at Wellsburg and it was a delightful time. All of her children and grandchildren except her greatgreat granddaughter were there. She has three children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren plus one great-great grandchild. They came from California, North Carolina, Louisiana, Wisconsin and of course, Iowa. It was wonderful to see all the kids, but I couldn’t put names on all of them. Alex flew home for the holiday and it was good to see him.

There were several babies and it is fun to see them.

The Morgan Labor Day Picnic was Monday. There was not a big attendance, but all had a great time.

Our Worden girls were unable to attend. They are 90 and 95. We missed them. Iris brought some interesting information about the picnics held at the Cappelan Grove years ago. Our ancestors had a really good time before TV, computers and cell phones. Iris does lots of research for us and we love hearing about the ‘old days”. Rob Dietz furnished

the pulled pork sandwiches so we feasted really well.

Tuesday I had a dentist appointment and had no cavities. Good for me! I like my dentist, but don’t like going to him. Ha! Today our three churches met for a joint service at Maynes Grove. Once again we had “Wholly Smokes” (Rob Dietz) sandwiches and we brought the rest. We had special music by a group of ladies from the Iowa Falls area who sang good old gospel songs. It was very inspiring and a good time for us to worship together.

For the past week, I have been watching Donnie H. (my angel) and his friends get ready for his farm sale.

What a job! There will be Donnie’s stuff and LuVerne and Juanita Oleson’s estate equipment sale at the same time. It will be a good job done. It is a rather emotional time as LuVerne lived on the Angel Korner for many years. Lots of memories at a sale. That sale is Thursday.

We heard today that Roger Gaulke was in the care center at Clarion for some rehab after a fall.

Last week my niece, Toni (Jorgen’s wife) was hit by a semi-truck in Clear Lake, She was stopped at a stop sign and he ran into her from behind. She escaped with only a very sore arm.

Boy, one never knows. We are so thankful she wasn’t hurt badly.

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I go to Ames for an eye appointment on Monday. Marlea will go along to bring me home. Hope it doesn’t get too hot.

The weeks go by so fast. I will have another birthday coming soon, and my grandson, Clay, will be 24 on the 16th. I have three grandchildren who are 24 at the same time for a little while.

I read a good slogan in our church newsletter. It said, “Life is short, eat dessert first”. I have been trying to abide by that for years. Have a great week.

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Dows Area News News from the Historic District

DOWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Sep. 12 • Volleyball at Humboldt, 6 p.m.

• 9th grade football at Eagle Grove, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 13 • Varsity football at South Central Calhoun, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 14 • 9th grade volleyball at Forest City, 9 a.m.

• Varsity volleyball at Webster City, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 16 • JV football at St. Edmond, 4:30 p.m.

• Cross country at Ballard, 5 p.m.

• Dows School Board to meet at Superintendent’s Office, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sep. 17 • Volleyball at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 19 • Cross Country at Clear Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 20 • Varsity football at Clarion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 21 • JV volleyball at Algona 9 a.m.

• Varsity volleyball at Forest City, 9 a.m.

Monday, Sep. 23 • Cross country at Humboldt, 5 p.m.

• JV football at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sep. 24 • Volleyball at Clarion, 6 p.m.

Final Farmers Market of the season

The last Farmers Market will be Wednesday, Sep. 11 at 5 p.m. in the city park.

It will also be customer appreciation day - so come and enjoy a treat while you shop.

By Velma Butt Did you read the Mid America Marketplace from last week that comes with the Wright County Monitor? The front page article showed who the new Britt Hobo royalty are. I do not think that Frog has ever stopped for a visit in Dows but Bookworm Betty has been here a couple of times. She is married to Cannonball Paul who has been part of the Corn Days entertainment a couple of times. Since that has been in the summer time, Bookworm Betty has been able to be with him in Dows. The name Bookworm Betty is a good name as she is the head librarian at a school in the twin cities. It has been my pleasure to get to know Bookworm Betty and we wish her an interesting and delightful reign as Hobo Queen.

It has been interesting reading the comments concerning school starting in mid to late August versus after Labor Day. I am not sure that even though the schools were in session part of the hot days, how much learning was actually accomplished. According to the weather report on the news this evening there may be some more early outs in the coming days. So the discussion will be ongoing and we all know there will be no promise that if schools do decide to wait next year that the weather will cooperate like it is suppose too.

The healing process is progressing but will still have to pass on the “KEEP ROLLING”.

Popejoy Day Grand Marshal

The Popejoy Lions held their annual Popejoy Day on August 17. ‘Popejoy’, the Lions Club sponsored dog in the Leader Dog program served as the Grand Marshal.

Popejoy Lions members Ivan Butt, Jack Miller, Don Ziesman, Jim Staley, Orlin Schwab and Jerry Butt.

Looking Back

WCCF grant to Dows Rural Fire

Dows Rural Fire Association received a Wright County Charitable Foundation Grant for $1,200 for a positive pressure fan. These fans help clear smoke from an area or home and are gas powered. The total cost of the fan was $1,975.00.

September 16, 1976-Tigers roll over CAL

By Rob Ahrens The Dows Tigers rolled over the the length of the field with Gary CAL Cadets Friday evening 50-0. Schuler going the final 11 yards The Tigers opened the game with an for the touchdown, Peyton passed onside kick, which failed and gave to Weidemann for the two-point CAL good field position. The Tigers conversion, giving the Tigers a 14-0 defense toughened and forced the lead.

Cadets to punt and from then on it The Tigers started another drive with five minutes to go in the first was all Dows.

The Tigers took the punt on their half but it stalled and CAL took own 7-yard line and marched the over the ball. On the next play Jeff ball the length of the field with Mark Schuler intercepted and raced into Campbell and Gary Schuler carrying the end zone for the touchdown the ball and some key passes from giving the Tigers a 20-0 half time Flint Peyton to Mark Weidemann, lead.

The Tigers picked up where Gary Schuler went the final three they left off in the third quarter as yards to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead.

Early in the second period, the they took the opening kickoff and Tigers again took the ball deep in marched 60 yards for the score their own territory and marched with Mark Campbell going the

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Mark Weidemann caught 5 passes for 71 yards and Peyton completed 8-11 for 138 yards.

Defensively the Tigers gave up 26 yards on the ground and 36 by air for a total of 62 yards. The Tigers excellent defense was led by Larry Nielsen with 10 tackles, Mark Weidemann with 9, Jeff and Gary Schuler with 8 apiece. Jeff Schuler intercepted two passes. Pat Opeim sacked the quarterback twice and played a fine game at defensive end.

Paul Thomas, Chuck Bonjour and Terry Holmes did an excellent job of opening holes for the running backs

in the offensive line. The Tigers had an excellent team effort in their win.

The next game is Friday evening, September 17 at Gilbert. This is the conference opener for the Tigers.

The game will be rebroadcast Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep. 15 the Booster Club will meet in the lunch room of the school and the film of the CAL game will be shown at 7:30.

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Zach Fischer is the new Holmes Baptist Church pastor

By Karen Weld, Monitor contributing writer For the past three months, Zach “I think the future looks bright for his family. “I am in the office here Fischer has been serving Holmes our church here,” he said. “God is at the church from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Baptist Church as its pastor. He continuing to bless this community. weekdays (Tuesday is his day off), isn’t exactly a ‘new face’ to the It is an honor to work within His unless I am making calls or attending congregation. “I filled the pulpit leading, as we sit back and watch a meeting. But don’t hesitate to contact me at 1-515-825-3110 or by some Sundays for part of the God move in our area.” last year after the former pastor In his spare time, Fischer and email zachfischer@gmail.com . Or resigned,” he said. his wife enjoy playing board attend any of our services, we enjoy Both Zach and his wife games. “Two more of my hobbies welcoming guests.” Sunday Services Amber were born and raised in are playing basketball,” he said. are: 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School; Lincoln, Nebr. Most recently they “Sometimes I like target shooting 10:30 a.m. for Morning Worship; 6 p.m. for Evening Worship and resided in the West Des Moines with my pistol.” area where Zach received his Fischer invites people to Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for college education in Ankeny. introduce themselves to him and mid-week service.

The couple, along with their oneyear-old daughter Kinley, recently purchased a home in Clarion.

“It amazes me how fast the word spreads in a smaller community,” said Zach. “I have been calling on people in our neighborhood and in the community. And some of them will say, ‘Oh, yes, I heard the church had a new pastor.” He said his initial response is that he likes both his church family and the community.

So how did Fischers wind up in our area? Knowing the Keller brothers who are both deacons of the church. “I knew Joe from college,” Zach said. “I was a freshman and he was ahead of me, and then Jon and I were roommates.

It was while I was in college that I sensed God’s calling into full-time ministry.” When the church began to review resumes, he was asked to be a candidate for the pastoral position.

Fischer admits he has a lot to Zach Fischer works to prepare Sunday’s sermon at the Holmes Baptist learn in his new position and that Church. Beginning his duties in early June, Fischer enjoys serving the he is still ‘getting his feet wet’. church as well as meeting people in the Clarion area. Photo by Karen Weld

New Holmes Baptist Church pastor

Wright County Charitable Foundation Fall Granting Period Opens Monday, September 16 The Wright County Charitable Foundation’s (WCCF) fall granting period opens Monday, Sept. 16.

The grant application guidelines, application, eligibility rules, and process are posted under the Wright County Charitable Foundation’s link on the home page of the official Wright County website: www. wrightcounty.org.

If you have questions about the application, process or deadlines, contact Wright County Economic

Development at 515-532-6422 or by email at wced@co.wright.ia.us.

All applications must be received in the Wright County Economic Development office in the basement of the courthouse in Clarion no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Combined, approximately $90,000 in grants to approximately 45 eligible non-profits was distributed in the fall 2012 and spring 2013 granting periods by the Wright County Charitable Foundation.

W. G. Bill Schermer Jr. Is Elected Alternate Angus Delegate To 130th Annual Meeting W. G. Bill Schermer Jr., Clarion, has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 130th Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, November 18 in Louisville, Kentucky, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the American Angus Association.

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with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of 302 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members to serve as an alternate state representative to the annual meeting. Representing 48 states, District of Columbia and Canada, the state delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new officers and five directors to the American Angus Association board.

The annual event is held in conjunction with the annual banquet and the Super Point Roll of Victory Angus show, November 16-19 during the North American International Livestock Exposition.

The American Angus Association has nearly 25,000 active members and is the largest beef breed organization in the world.

Free Coin Show coming to high school in Clarion

Clarion Coin Club’s annual free fall coin show is Saturday, Sept. 14, at the high school at 1111 Willow Drive in Clarion. Watch for signs.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be three dozen tables of coins, stamps, tokens, silver, gold, currency and collectibles. Dealers from several states will be present.

Dealers will be buying and selling.

Free appraisals will be given.

Collectors of all ages are welcome.

There will be merchandise in all prices ranges.

The show is organized and conducted by the members of the 50 year old Clarion Coin Club, one of the oldest and most active coin clubs in Iowa. For more information, contact Boyd LaRue, club president, at 515-532-0056.

In case of emergency

BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Part 1 of 2 Emergencies come in many forms and can occur quickly and without warning. If there were a tornado, flash flood, power outage blizzard, or worse., would you be ready?

Now is the time to make a plan as September is National Preparedness Month.

According to Wright County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Lester, emergency management has been around since the 1970s, known as Civil Defense.

It wasn’t until after the events of September 11, 2001, however, that National Preparedness Month was created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA. It was an effort to help prepare and educate the public on how to handle such disasters.

“It’s important to have a plan and be able to utilize that plan when something happens,” Lester said.

It’s better to be prepared and not have to use a plan, than to look back after a disaster and wish you had been prepared. The city of Belmond is the perfect example. They have put emergency planning into effect twice since this summer. First came the tornado, then came an incident of a crop duster spraying a school bus with open windows. Reportedly, 40 Belmond-Klemme students and the bus driver were taken to Iowa Specialty Hospital for treatment.

Lester said that had it not been for emergency plans already in place, the events could have been even more chaotic.

Lester said the best way to describe emergency planning is in a quote (author unknown) he once saw which says, “Emergency Management - spanning the gap between ‘it will never happen here’ and ‘we’re all going to die.’”

While there are many plans Wright County has in place for a number of scenarios, perhaps one of the most well-know plans is Code Red. Lester said the telephone program was put into place five years ago. Residents were voluntarily encouraged to sign up for the phone notification system which sent out automated phone calls in case of emergency - tornado watches/warnings, flash floods (even used to put out a call for volunteers to help after Clarion received major flooding not so long ago), boil orders (Eagle Grove residents experienced the benefits of this call first-hand), and more. It could even be used to send out a notice of a missing persons report if needed in Wright County. “(Code Red) is one way for

citizens of Wright County to get their notifications,” Lester said.

But in the past five years, he’s even seen a lot of changes, for the better, with that plan. Even if you are already signed up to receive Code Red messages, Lester encourages you to go to their website (www.wrightcounty.org) and look it over. Click on the Code Red tab on the left side of your screen. There, you can create a brand new account, or you can manage your existing account, updating what types of warnings you would like. Are you a smart phone user? If so, there is

JIM LESTER an app available for download that will send you warnings wherever you are, as long as that county has a Code Red system. Polk County and Cerro Gordo are just two of the many counties that have the system. “(Code Red) has worked well for us,” Lester said.

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1.) Make a plan a.) Designate an out-oftown family member or friend to call after an emergency in case you are separated from your immediate family. Make sure everyone knows their contact number b.) Develop a family evacuation plan.

Know where emergency services are offered and plan if there is anyone with special needs who might need extra assistance. Don’t forget to include pets as part of your family.

2.) Build a supply kit a.) During an emergency you may need supplies like food, water, medication, toys, clothes/ shoes, flashlight, money, formula/ diapers, batteries, and so much more.

Make sure they are stored together in a central location that is easy to get at.

3.) Be aware. a.) Know what types of hazards can affect your community.

Pay attention to the news. Invest in a weather radio.

4.) Prepare your children a.) Teach tem when it’s appropriate to dial 9-1-1. b.) Make sure they know their address and phone number. c.) Make sure they know where the emergency supply kit is, how the evacuation plan works, where to meet if separated, and who their emergency contact person is.

For more specific instructions and lists, please visit www.beready. iowa.gov “It’s important that school, businesses, and individuals all have a plan,” said Lester.

For more on Wright County Emergency Management, visit them on Facebook.

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