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Thorne wins Week 4 Football Contest Two entries had perfect games on this week’s football contest - David Thorne and Ryan Mittelstadt, both of Allison. Determined by the tie-breaker, David was declared the Week 4 winner with Ryan 2nd. Thorne will receive the $35 in football bucks and Ryan $15 in football bucks which can be spent like cash at any of the locations listed on the football contest pages. There were several entries missing only 2 or 3 games this week. Three games were eliminated from the contest due to an error on our online subscriptions. Check inside for this week’s featured games and submit your picks for a chance to win!

North Butler Booster Club to meet The North Butler Bearcat Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Butler High School. All members are encouraged to attend.

Clarksville After Prom Color Run/Walk

The Clarksville After Prom committee and CHS juniors are sponsoring a Color Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be a 5K run/walk in which you will be doused with colored powder at several stations throughout the run, and will be held in Heery Woods State Park, Clarksville. The run will begin at the 2nd shelter house. Entry forms are available on the Clarksville school website www. clarksville.k12.ia.us, with an entry fee of $20 (includes t-shirt if you pre-register by October 9). For more information, contact Julie Becker at 319-278-4695. Registration forms may be mailed to Julie at 411 E. Poisal Street, Clarksville, IA 50619.

Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry Saturday Donations accepted for Washington DC trip

The Clarksville AMVETS will be holding their annual fish fry on Saturday, October 5, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, Main Street, Clarksville. The all you can eat fish is served with baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw and drinks. Adults are $8.00, children $4.00 and kids under 5 eat free. At the Fish Fry the Amvets will have a place to make donations for the Clarksville students going to Washington D.C. next summer. That educational trip of visiting historical and cultural landmarks is one these students will long remember. The Clarksville Amvets will match dollar for dollar the total donations put in the container up to $500.00. Lets support Mr. Arians, our history//government teacher and his students.

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Sewer rates to increase 45% for lagoon By Pat Racette An ordinance increasing sewer rates by 45 percent of water usage fee was adopted at the last City Council meeting (Sept. 16). Currently, the sewer rates were boosted from 55 to 100 percent; along with implementing a 1 percent increase in water, sewer and storm sewer each year thereafter. It marks the first time since 1984 that the water usage fee has changed, and is mainly due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s new federal rules and regulations that has filtered down to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “We’re not going to comply [with the new rules], so to try and get grant money [for it], we are raising the sewer rates,” said Councilperson Tim Junker. The City is working with INRCOG’s Brian Schoon in efforts to receive a Community Development Block Grant for the lagoon project, which could save the community as much as $500,000. To conform with new water standards, the City will have to pay upwards of $1,000,000. “We may have to create an additional lagoon, we just don’t know how it’s going to shake out,” Junker said. “We’re not sure yet how we’re going to meet new standards, but to get help, we have to start doing this to get the INRCOG grant.” The first step in getting the grant was to find out if they even qualified for it. Last winter the City had to send out surveys to every household in town to find out whether they had 51 percent or more in the low and moderate-income range. This summer, they found out they qualified for the grant, with 67 percent of those registering under the national income range. Moving forward in attempts to get the grant, the City recently chose Ryken Engineering as the firm to manage the project, with 35 firms notified. According to Junker, cost wasn’t a factor in the decision, as costs will be the same if the grant is awarded. • The City approved applying for a CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant presented by INRCOG’s Jim Rodemeyer. The purpose of the grant is to insure housing is maintained to a minimal standard. It would help

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up to six or eight homes, with the City matching funds anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 per dwelling. Junker estimated around 12 houses that could possibly qualify, as they wait to hear about guidelines on what the grant encompasses. “It just depends on how much interest we get,” he said.

“We’re not sure yet how we’re going to meet new standards, but to get help, we have to start doing this to get the INRCOG grant.” • Trick or Treat date was set for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. • A $250 payment was approved to the Youth Sports Foundation as a donation to the North Butler fifth and sixth grade football league. • Zach Winkowitsch was approved to receive $15,000 in TIF funds by the Council, pending the County Assessor’s evaluation that the building will increase the tax base enough to cover the funds for the duration of the TIF district. • Ron Davis addressed the Council on sidewalk issues. After long discussion, the item was tabled, with the Council needing to do more investigation. • A 1.7 percent increase in Jendro Sanitation garbage rates was approved, already going into effect on Sept. 1. • The City decided to get legal description on the property they own south of the middle school and adjacent to the football field in order to figure out the cost. “The Park Board had got a ton of trees to replace others [at Wilder],” Junker said. “These trees then grew up, and the park plants took off, with the replacements not needed. Now we have more trees, and it has become a mess.” • The City gave Jim Barber’s Shop and Lil’ Ricky’s Steakhouse courtesy notices of having issues with their sidewalks. • Next Council meeting was set for Monday, Oct. 7, at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall.

The North Butler 2013 homecoming court includes, front row: Reid Lammers, Alicia Speckman, Chloe Jensen, Noah Heathcott, Madison Kreimeyer, Helena Holanova and Jerod Ballhagen. Back row: Colton Card, Emily Dolan, Trent Merfeld, Lisa Feldman, Cody Nelson, Dusti Nicol, Dillon Rademaker, Kenzie Siemens, Clay Schurtz and Marisa Speedy. (Pat Racette Photo) see more photos on page 8

Ammunition plant ready to open Steel Ridge Ammunition plans to have three shifts running by sixth week By Pat Racette Steel Ridge Ammunition, the latest addition to the Industrial Park in Allison, is slated to open its doors Monday, Oct. 14. The 6,000 square-foot facility, about one-fifth the size of a football field, began construction in June,

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Nightmare on Elm Street

In appreciation to the many campers who camped at Wilder Park this season, the Allison Park Board is sponsoring free camping at Wilder Park on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5. Existing reservations will be honored. No further reservations will be taken. Remaining camp sites will be on a “first come--first serve” bases. The Park Board and Wilder Days Committee are sponsoring a Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, October 5 which will include a Lions Omelet Breakfast from 7:00-10:00 a.m. and games for children from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Harvest Moon Festival set for Saturday

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but not enough supply. “The problem is you can’t buy in big enough quantities to get on the front of the list, unlike Scheels, Cabela’s, Dick’s [and the big chain entities],” he said.

Steel Ridge Ammunition, the latest business to join Allison’s Industrial Park, is slated to open Monday, Oct. 14. (Pat Racette Photo)

Free Camping At Wilder Park October 4 & 5

Harvest Moon Festival will be held at Wilder Park on Saturday, October 5, sponsored by Allison Park Board and Wilder Days Committee. Festivities will begin at 7 am with a Fall Market and a Lions Omelet Breakfast. At 10 am, the Park Board will have a ribbon cutting ceremony for ‘Lesters Loop’ and the children’s activities will run from 10 am to 12 p.m. The first 100 children, ages 10 and under will receive a pumpkin. In case of rain the children’s activities will be held in the west shelter by the mini golf course.

before adding the cement padded flooring last week. Electricians and plumbers are working this week to finish the interior, while equipment is to be installed next week. Troy Collins of Waverly, the overseer of the project, envisioned the ammunition-manufacturing plant about five years ago. The idea stemmed when market conditions showed a huge demand for ammo,

(Above) Besides just tombstones and flowers, the Elm Street Cemetery has a collection of gargoyles, including gargoyles with masks on, and a Frankenstein. (Right) With most people decorating houses for Christmas, Rick and Janice Wehrhan focus more outdoor and indoor adornment for the holiday of Halloween. Located on the 200th block of Elm Street, they’ve created an Elm Street Cemetery, along with other scenes. (Pat Racette Photos) more pictures on page 7

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Allison Lions Participate in Iowa KIDSIGHT Program

continued from front From 12 to 2 p.m., in-park golf cart tours will be available, to view the new portion of the trail. If you would like to have a table/booth with produce, crafts or other food items, please call Allison City Hall at 319267-2245. There is no charge for space.

Allison Lions to serve Omelet Breakfast The Allison Lions Club will serve an Omelet Breakfast during Harvest Moon Festival from 7:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, at Wilder Park, Allison. Egg omelets will be made with ingredients of your choice such as cheese, ham, green peppers, and mushrooms. Other menu items are muffins, juice, coffee and milk. Cost of the meal is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6 to 10 years old. Children 5 and under eat free. Profits go to support local scholarships, the Lions Sight Screening Program for all 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 year old children in local schools and day care centers, plus other state and local Lions sponsored programs.

Ribbon Cutting for new trail at Wilder Park re-scheduled Ribbon Cutting For New Trail At Wilder Park Is Re-scheduled. The official opening of the new Intra-Park walking/bike trail in Wilder Park, Allison, is scheduled in conjunction with the Harvest Moon Festival has been CHANGED to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. The 1.3 mile trail will be know as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loopâ&#x20AC;? in memory of the late Lester Schrage. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Rockâ&#x20AC;?. Primary funding for the trail expansion was by the REAP program. Allison Park Board to sponsor Golf Cart Tours In conjunction with the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, October 5, the Allison Park Board will give golf cart tours of Wilder Park from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to see the expansion of the walking/ bike trail; the disc golf course re-

cently expanded to 18 holes and observe the Uncommon Species Arboretum that has over 20 trees that are adapted, but not commonly planted in Iowa.

Shell Rock Bazaars set for November 22-23 Shell Rock Bazaars with take place on November 22-23. To display at Faith Lutheran Church, contact 8854547, Shell Rock Boyd Bldg., contact Jennifer Miller 319-885-4125, and Homes and Businesses contact Lorraine Kramer 319-885-4511. Some locations only are showing on Saturday. Wilder Days committee to host Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belgian Waffles The Wilder Days of Allison committee is hosting Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belgian Waffles on Sunday, October 13, from 8 am-noon at North Butler Middle School. Adult tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Kids, ages 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12, are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Children 5 and younger are free. North Butler Student Council and National Honor Society members are selling tickets. Proceeds go towards North Butler High School community service projects and Wilder Days of Allison events. Come out and support these organizations and enjoy a delicious meal!

North Butler Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt set for October 19 The North Butler Pheasants Forever are holding their annual youth hunt on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 a.m. Hunter safety is required. Pre-registration is required by calling Jon Heuer, 319-267-2720.

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Pictured is a look inside the ammunition plant, with a wall in the middle of the complex that divides the two rooms. The plant is located just north of the Allan autophoretics facility. (Pat Racette Photo) Continued from front Ron Camarata of Waverly, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we are producing to make it, instructor for gun permit to carry and help the guys at the local gun classes, is encouraged to see the shops and shooters with no ammuplant go up in the Cedar Valley after nitionâ&#x20AC;ŚIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to finally get it the shortage of ammunition for recgoing.â&#x20AC;? reational shooters. Projecting 20 full-time jobs before â&#x20AC;&#x153;It puts me at ease,â&#x20AC;? he said, the project started, Collins said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;because it means a strength in the number of applicants far exceeded economyâ&#x20AC;ŚIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping this will expectations. The company will bebring down the price to go back to gin with one shift, before bumping where it used to be, or at least staup to two and three shifts by Oct. 28 bilize.â&#x20AC;? and Nov. 11. At recent gun shows, Camarata â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to train them [employsaid a brick (10 boxes of 50 shells) ees] properly, so we can have the of .22 caliber shells were selling for third shift running by the sixth week $100, which is about $90 more their [Nov. 18-22],â&#x20AC;? Collins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll old cost. have about 20 employees and could He, along with two other instrucincrease. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at possible tors, is hosting a gun permit to carry weekend increases.â&#x20AC;? class Saturday at Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Ammunition primarily will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will manufactured for handguns and be taking walk-ins. rifles, with .22 and 9-millimeter â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people saw this coming caliber shells the main focus. [shortage in rec. shooting ammo], SRA is not open to the public due and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m one of them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I to federal regulations, but those bought thousands of shells, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested in purchasing ammuninot worried about me. But for my tion will soon be able to go to their teaching class, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a hard time Web site at steelridgeoutfitters.com getting them.â&#x20AC;? to get it.

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Clubs & Meetings 500 CARD PARTY A 500 card party will NOT be held on Friday, October 4; however, there will be a card party on Friday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Public Library. The public is invited to attend. ________ NORTH BUTLER FRIENDS OF MUSIC The next meeting of the North Butler Friends of Music will be October 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the High School band room in Greene. All parents of music students in grades 5-12 are encouraged to attend. There are no dues and members can be as active as they choose to be. Come help support your student as they provide another year of music to our school! ________ CLARKSVILLE REBEKAH LODGE #533 The Clarksville Rebekahs met at the Church of Christ September 23 at 1:30 p.m. with Vice Grand Shirlene Gruelke presiding. Seven members answered roll call. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Sisters reported sick or in distress: None. Sister Shirlene reported on her eye surgery, she is doing better and thanked everyone for their cards and prayers. One bill was presented and motion was made to pay it, was approved and carried. Communications: The Hawkeye Odd Fellow Assembly Grand Master last article was read. And the Rebekah Assembly President article was read. Committee Reports: The Secretary will give a report on Skylar Colfax, the founder of the Rebekah Degree at the October 14 meeting. The secretary also reported sending out reminders to members. Lunch is potluck dinner at 12:00 noon on October 14 at the Church of Christ. New Business: A donation was given to our delegate for convention expenses in Des Moines on October 7-11. With no further business, lodge was closed in regular form. Betty Schurman Secretary ________ SHELL ROCK AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY #393 The American Legion Auxiliary #393 met at 9:30 a.m. in the veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room of the Boyd Building on September 19th. LaVon Green and Lucille Thompson were hostesses. President Carol Ann Kruse opened the meeting according to Manual. Ann Crawford of Onawa, IA is our department president. The theme was: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pitch Inâ&#x20AC;?, symbol â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baseballâ&#x20AC;?, colors â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red, White and Blueâ&#x20AC;?, projects â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say thank you to a veteran every dayâ&#x20AC;?, and contribute to the Emergency Fund. Substituting for the chaplain, Claire Osterholm said a prayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Judy Ripley, treasurer, said her books were audited by Joyce Lubben. Cathi DeWitt reported on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meals on Wheelsâ&#x20AC;?. Henrietta Reints has once again committed herself in charge of membership. The president said a prayer while Sharane Greenlee draped the charter in memory of our member, Helen, Thompson, who passed away in June. A thank you was read from Alex and Evelyn Thompson for the sympathy card in memory of his mother that was sent from the Auxiliary. A thank you was received from the Shell Rock Library for the financial gift to them for their carpet fund. Winnie Cain, historian, told about her husband, Chuck, playing baseball. She then went on about the ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pitching Inâ&#x20AC;?. Some examples are: A - Pitch In, B - Smile, D - Donate books to the library, H - Help elderly neighbors, M - Make memories, W - Write to service people and families. The 3rd District meeting will be on Saturday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. at New Hartford. Motions were made, 2nd and approved to support the District Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project, give to the hospital fund, and for maintenance of the cemetery. Judy Ripley and Rose Meyer will take care of Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State. 3rd District Meeting will be at Vinton, IA on October 26th. Cathi DeWitt and Marge Pruin are October hostesses. The song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swing Low, Sweet chariotâ&#x20AC;? was sung. Motion was made to adjourn. Respectfully submitted by Lois Brandos, Secretary. ________

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Diabetes Connectionâ&#x20AC;? to be held October 8 Waverly Health Center (WHC) will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Diabetes Connectionâ&#x20AC;? on Tuesday, October 8. The event will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. in Tendrils Rooftop Garden on the WHC campus. The topic will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mindful Eating.â&#x20AC;? This program is part of the ongoing diabetes education outreach program offered by WHC. It is free and open to the public. To learn more about the diabetes education program at WHC, call (319) 352-4952. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mindful Eatingâ&#x20AC;? topic of Lunch nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Learn at The W Waverly Health Center (WHC) will offer a lunch nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learn on Wednesday, October 16. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at The W in the Wet Classroom, located to the right of the welcome desk by the pool. Paula Vaughn, MBA, RD, LD, WHC nutrition therapy, will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mindful Eating.â&#x20AC;? This event is free and open to the public. Guests can bring their lunch and park in the Wartburg College visitor parking area on 12th Street. For more information, call The W at (319) 352-8249.

SHIIP to Hold Program in Allison for those Losing their Medicare Advantage Plan The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medicare Advantage Non-Renewals 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What are Your Choices?â&#x20AC;? on Friday, October 11. The event will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Allison Public Library, 412 Third Street, in Allison. Each year Medicare Advantage plans decide whether to sign a contract with Medicare. Some plans make business decisions to leave Medicare all together or in certain areas. Your plan must let you know by October 2, 2013 if it intends to leave Medicare. The notice you receive from your plan will tell you what your options are for Medicare coverage. Your current coverage will end on December 31, 2013. There are 108 Medicare beneficiaries in Butler County whose current Medicare Advantage plans will NOT be renewing their contracts with Medicare for 2014. If you are losing your Medicare Advantage plan, this program will cover your two choices: 1) Join another Medicare Advantage plan â&#x20AC;˘ Contact plans for benefit information â&#x20AC;˘ Do your doctors and other medical providers accept the plan? â&#x20AC;˘ Run a comparison to make sure your prescriptions are covered 2) Change to Original Medicare â&#x20AC;˘ Purchase a Medicare Supplement â&#x20AC;˘ Enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan You can choose another Medicare Advantage plan or change to Original Medicare between October 15, 2013 and February 28, 2014. Making a decision by December 31, 2013 will assure you have coverage that best meets your needs on January 1. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Original Medicare does not cover the cost of most prescriptions. If your current Medicare Advantage plan has drug coverage, you will need to join a new prescription drug plan to continue coverage if you choose to switch to Original Medicare. Waverly Health Center is the greater Waverly area and Bremer Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SHIIP sponsor. SHIIP is a free, confidential counseling program provided by the State of Iowa Insurance Division. SHIIP does not sell, endorse or promote any insurance products. This event is free and open to all. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is requested at (319) 483-1360.

Mediacom Offers $60,000 in Scholarships to H.S. Seniors Students Encouraged to Apply by Feb. 15 Deadline Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school students who are seniors and plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 13th consecutive year and will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Mediacom scholarship recipients may use the financial awards to support educational expenses they will incur in the fall of 2014 while pursing higher education or vocational training from any accredited postsecondary institution. Completed applications are due on or before February 15, 2014. Recipients will be selected from applicants living in areas where Mediacom delivers broadband and cable services. Applications for Mediacomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Class Schol-

Social arships were sent to offices in all high schools in Mediacom-served communities. Applications can also be found online: www.mediacomworldclass.com or at local Mediacom customer service offices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a company, Mediacom makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and one of the best ways is to invest in promising students who are our future leaders,â&#x20AC;? said Doug Frank, Mediacom group vice president for regional operations. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com

Photo contest seeks agricultural photos from across the country Waterloo, IA - Each year, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) hosts the Capture the Heart of America Photo Contest to let photographers share their agricultural photos from across the nation. Federally designated with preserving and sharing Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural story in a 37-county region of Northeast Iowa, the contest allows Silos & Smokestacks to reach beyond the borders of the Heritage Area and help tell this nationally significant story on a broader scale. Photo contest entries may be submitted online at www.silosandsmokestacks.org on or before the October 9, 2013. The contest features five categories, with four of them open to photos taken nationally and one category solely dedicated to Silos & Smokestacks Partner Sites, including: * American Farmscapes - From rustic farms to rolling hills of patchwork fields, the rural countryside holds a beauty uniquely American. This category captures this beauty through artistic depictions of farm and field scenes scattered throughout rural America. * Life on the Farm - Farm life is characterized by hard work combined with a connection to the land. This category shares the story of the American farmer who helps feed the world, along with day-to-day life on the farm. * Silos & Smokestacks Partner Sites - From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly tours, more than 100 Designated Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Partner Sites are sharing their own part of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural story in a 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. This category lets visitors share their experience at Heritage Area Partner Sites. * Celebrations of Agriculture Steeped in culture, festivals and fairs have long been held to celebrate American agriculture and the fruits of the harvest. From nationally recognized state fairs to a hometown rhubarb fest, this category commemorates the agricultural experience at countless events throughout the country. * Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agricultural Industry - Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural industry has helped to shape agriculture worldwide. From the relics of smokestacks that once dotted the American landscape to the barges that transport grain on the Mississippi River, this category captures this important story. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest awards include: * Best of Show - $500 for overall winner * First Place - $100 (each category) * Second Place - $50 (each category) * Third Place - $25 (each category) * Most Liked Photos - CyberLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PhotoDirector 5 (top five photos) Photo contest entries are due by October 9, 2013, with winners announced no later than November 22, 2013. Visit www.silosandsmokestacks.org for guidelines and online entry form. For additional information, please email photocontest@ silosandsmokestacks.org or call 319-234-4567. Thank you to the generous support of the Solon Andreas Foundation, Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes, Inc. and CyberLink for helping to make this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest possible. SSNHA is one of 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and is Affiliated Area of the National Park Service. The Heritage Area covers 37 counties in the northeast quadrant of Iowa. Interstate 80 borders it on the south and Interstate 35 borders it on the west. Through a network of sites, programs and

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Bruns Named Iowa Environmental Leader Award recipients Allisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kathy and Scott Bruns recently were named Iowa Environmental Leader Award recipients. The couple attended a Hagie Manufacturing Recognition Luncheon where agricultural executives, leaders and stateelected officials, honored them for their efforts in environmental stewardship. The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards are a joint effort between the governor, lieutenant governor, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources to recognize the exemplary voluntary efforts of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers as environmental leaders committed to healthy soils and improved water quality. A few practices Bruns and other award-winning families in the state implemented included no-till, nutrient management plans, cover crops, buffer strips, variable-rate nitrogen applications, and soil sampling.

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Iowa Crops & Weather Report Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey DES MOINES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvest is starting to pick up speed with five percent of both the corn and soybean crop now out of the field. Early reports from farmers show yields vary widely across the state,â&#x20AC;? Northey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is likely the pace of harvest will continue to increase as the warm dry weather has helped the crop dry down in the field.â&#x20AC;? The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ ia. The report summary follows here: CROP REPORT Mostly dry weather allowed the harvesting of corn and soybeans to both reach 5 percent complete during the week ending September 29, 2013, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Other activities for the week included chopping corn silage, harvesting seed corn, and seeding cover crops. Topsoil moisture levels rated 35 percent very short, 40 percent short, 25 percent adequate and 0 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 41 percent very short, 39 percent short, 20 percent adequate and 0 percent surplus. Southeast Iowa remained the driest with over 50 percent of the topsoil moisture rated in the very short category. Ninety-five percent of the corn crop had reached the dented stage or beyond, 3 percentage points behind normal. Sixty-one percent of corn was mature, behind the normal 76 percent. Only five percent of the corn had been harvested for grain or seed, two weeks behind normal. Moisture content of all corn in the field was estimated at 28 percent while moisture content of corn harvested was estimated at 23 percent. Corn lodging was rated at 71 percent none, 22 percent light, 6 percent moderate and 1 percent heavy. Corn condition was 8 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 32 percent good and 4 percent excellent. Eighty-eight percent of soy-

beans had turned color, 8 percentage points behind normal. Fifty-one percent of the crop had dropped leaves, 9 days behind normal pace. Five percent of soybeans had been harvested, 16 percentage points behind normal. Soybean lodging was rated at 86 percent none, 12 percent light, 2 percent moderate and 0 percent heavy. Soybean shattering was rated at 86 percent none, 12 percent light, 2 percent moderate and 0 percent heavy. Soybean condition improved slightly to 9 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 31 percent good and 4 percent excellent. With recent rains, pasture condition has improved and was rated 28 percent very poor, 30 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 12 percent good and 1 percent excellent. Stress on livestock was minimal this week, and some calves were weaned early to take advantage of good prices. IOWA PRELIMINARY WEATHER SUMMARY By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship It was a warm and relatively dry week across Iowa. Temperatures were above normal through the entire week in most areas with the warmest weather coming on Thursday (26th) and Friday (27th) when highs were mostly in the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A cold front moved across Iowa on Saturday (28th) but not before temperatures climbed to near 80 in the east. Temperature extremes for the week ranged from a Friday afternoon high of 90 degrees at Spencer to a Sunday (29th) morning low of 35 degrees at Emmetsburg. Temperatures for the week as a whole averaged from 2 to 3 degrees above normal over the east to 9 degrees above normal northwest with a statewide average of 5.4 degrees above normal. Much of the week was dry. However, light rain fell over parts of the southwest one-third of the state on Tuesday (24th) morning and over the western one-quarter of Iowa on Friday (27th) morning. Light to moderate rain fell statewide on Saturday (28th) as the cold front advanced across the state. Rain totals for the week varied from 0.05 inches at Mason City and Le Claire to 0.82 inches at Allerton in Wayne County. The statewide average precipitation was 0.28 inches while normal for the week is 0.74 inches.

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This fun color run is put on by the Juniors and the After Prom Committee. It is a 5k run/walk in which you will be doused with colored powder at several stations throughout the run. The run will be through Heery Woods State Park North, Clarksville, IA. The powder may stain your clothing so please dress accordingly. If you pre-register you will get a race t-shirt that is white and can be worn for the race. This is a fun run so no awards will be given. Come run, jog, or walk and have fun! There will be a fun run for the kids elementary age up to 12. Checks can be made to Clarksville After Prom Entry forms are on the Clarksville Schools website: www.clarksville.k12.ia.us The entry fee for the race is $20 (including a t-shirt if you pre-register by October 9th) Contact: Julie Becker (319) 278-4695 or Mail registrations to: Julie Becker 411 E. Posial St. Clarksville, IA 50619

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ACKLEYWashington Reformed Church 28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:15 a.m. Bible Hour; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, Oct. 9: 7:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper and Prayer Allison Congregational Church Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation; 10:00 a.m. Worship World Communion observed St. James Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Oct. 8: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Coffee at The Corner Wednesday, Oct. 9: 6:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation; 7:00 p.m. Church Council; 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, Oct. 10: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs; 7:3010:30 a.m. Coffee at The Corner Saturday, Oct. 12: 7:00 a.m. Women & Men’s Bible Study Elm Springs; 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle Elm Springs; The Corner Hours: 2-5 p.m. Middle School, HS: 7-11 p.m. Trinity Reformed Church Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998. Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 p.m. Sunday School; 5:00 Small Gr. At The Corner Wednesday, Oct. 9: 6:30 p.m. GEMS/Cadets; 7:00 p.m. Youth Group APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, Oct. 6: 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, Oct. 9: 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, Oct. 6: 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. BRISTOWBristow Church of Christ Justin Briney, Minister Ph: 641-775-3301 Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin

Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bristow.

CLARKSVILLE – Peace for your soul, In a peaceful setting. Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Pastor Christine Kaplunas Sunday, October 6: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington 278-4765 Sunday, October 6: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship/ Communion. Monday, October 7: 7:00 p.m. Handbell Practice. Wednesday, October 9: 6:15 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class. Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, October 6: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion. “A Purse Full of Fun” Program for women/girls of the church - reservations due by October 10. Immanuel United Church of Christ 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Thursday, October 3: 1:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship @ Nursing Home. Sunday, October 6: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship/ World Wide Communion/Neighbors in Need Offering. Monday, October 7: 1:00 p.m. Dorcas Sewing. Wednesday, October 9: No Bible Study; No Confirmation. New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Rev. Kris Snyder, Pastor 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; 3rd and 4th Sundays Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor Sunday, October 6: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship/Holy Communion. Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, October 6: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, October 9: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Sonbeams. DUMONTDumont Reformed Church (641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (age 3 through high school); 10:00 a.m. Worship (Nursery Care Provided Each Week; Communion on the First Sunday of each Month) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. RCYF (youth group for 8th-12th grade) GREENE-

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First Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Jenny Ehlers, Pastor pcgreen@omnitelcom.com Sunday, Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. Worship Followed by Fellowship St. Mary’s Catholic Church Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, Oct. 6: 10:00 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship with Traditional Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School then Hay ride until 11:30 a.m. for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Monday, Oct. 7: 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Wednesday, Oct. 9: 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 3:30 p.m. First Communion Class; 6:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Thursday, Oct. 10: 9:30 a.m. Faith, Vision & Glory Circle Saturday, Oct. 12: Stewardship Saturday; 6:00 p.m. Worship NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant HillNashua Rev. Jessica Margrave Shirm (641) 435-4998 Sunday, October 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service/Communion; Coffee Hour. Wednesday, October 9: 7:308:15 p.m. Youth Devotions. Thursday, October 10: 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, October 6: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday, October 9: 7:00 p.m. BYF 7th-12th grades. United Methodist Church 404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, October 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship. PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, October 6: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; Coffee Hour. ROSEVILLESt. Mary Church Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Saturdays: 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, October 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service. First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, Oct. 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 p.m. AWANAS-Bible Verses, Stories, Refreshments

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Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington 319-885-4440 Saturday, October 5: 7:00 p.m. Worship; 8:00 p.m. Bible Class & Sunday School. Faith Lutheran Church 422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer. com Sunday, October 6: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Wednesday, October 9: 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

Obituaries

Mary Schermer

Mary Schermer, 98, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Lindsey Braun officiating. Burial will take place in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is handling the arrangements.

Carol June DeBuhr

Carol June DeBuhr, 72, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, Iowa. Burial will take place at a later date. (Note: no service is scheduled.)

VILMARSt. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible. Sunday, Oct. 6: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation, Mentoring Class; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Coffee & Fellowship Wednesday, Oct. 9: 6:00 p.m. Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, Oct. 10: Church Council Saturday, Oct. 12: 7:00 a.m. Prayer at Elm Springs WAVERLYSt. Mary’s Catholic Church 2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 4: 7:00 a.m. Mass. Saturday, October 5: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass; Food Bank Collection. Sunday, October 6: Food Bank Collection; 8:00 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 10:00 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Generations of Faith. Thursday, October 10: 9:00 a.m. Backpack Assembly/Delivery; 7:008:00 p.m. All Ministry Training. Peace United Church of Christ 1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, October 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. St. John Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7:00 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8:00 a.m. Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, October 6: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class. Wednesday, October 9: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:00 p.m. Midweek Classes. Open Bible Church 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Senior Pastor Rev. Marvin Talamantez Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship; Coffee Corner: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Polka Service to be held at Faith Lutheran Church Sunday A polka service presented by the Guttenberg German Polka Band will be held at Faith Lutheran Church during their 9:00a.m. worship on Sunday, October 6. The public is welcome to attend. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 422 N. Prairie St. Shell Rock.

Pictured are front (with pencil) Lorna Schwartz, teacher who pronounced the words for the Spelling Bee surrounded by Barbara Wygle, Cheryl Becker, Sheryl Lindner and Lola Clark who were the teachers helpers.

P.E.O. Chapter IT members participate in 125th Birthday Celebration Chapter IT P.E.O. Sisterhood members Lorna Schwartz, Cheryl Becker, Sheryl Lindner, Barbara Wygle and Lola Clark participated in the Happy 125th Birthday Celebration for the Little Yellow School House in Allison on Saturday by conducting the Spelling Bee. Lola welcomed the “student spellers” to Spelling Bee. There were several students from kindergarten thru sixth grade plus 10 adults challenging for the winners spot. Teacher Lorna pronounced the words, Cheryl and Sheryl were judges and Barbara assisted in handing out the awards. It was interesting to be in the old school house and be a part of a old fashioned Spelling Bee. Each contestant received a special certificate presented by Pam Dohrn, a representative of the School House committee.

P.E.O. Chapter IT members participated in the spelling as a local outreach program for an Education project for the organization. Others from Clarksville who were presenters for the afternoon program were Dan Forry-Early History of Butler County and Buck Skinning and Francis Edeker showed his Model of Shady Dell School and told of the Trains on the Farm and Operation Life Saver program. Presenters for the afternoon program were Bill Debner and Richard Morgan the Civil War, Rope Making by Don Henrichs, LaVonne Edeker gave the history of the Little Yellow School House, Ruth Hahn recognized the one-room school teachers present and Pam Dohrn gave the interesting regulations set for the oneroom school house.

Iconic band Chicago releases new song, America

Tree Pruning Workshop to be held October 19

The iconic mega-bad Chicago has released a new song, America, a stirring challenge to we the people to save the American dream before it’s too late. Released on Sept. 24, America is poised to make waves in musical, political and even sports circles (the LA Dodgers are already playing the track during their home games). America, a song that some are saying could be an anthem of the new century, is laden with a strong chorus, hooks and horn riffs throughout. With lyrics and music also written by founding member Lee Loughnane, and impassioned lead vocals by keyboardist Lou Pardini, America features the classic horns and rhythms that have captivated listeners for generations. For an audio preview of “America,” check out https://soundcloud. com/chicago_the_band/americapreview-new-chicago. For more information visit http:// www.chicagotheband.com/

Butler County Extension and Outreach will be holding a Tree Pruning Workshop in Parkersburg on Saturday, October 19, from 9 am to 11:30 am. Co-sponsor will be the Allison Trees Forever Committee. They will sponsor a drawing for a “free tree” and provide some refreshments. Participants should dress for the weather as you will be outside. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Jesse Randall, Iowa State University & Outreach Forestry Specialist and will begin at Larry Luhring’s, 504 Highway 57 in Parkersburg. If time permits, the workshop may continue on to other sites with more mature trees as well. Dr. Randall will bring all tree pruning tools needed. Please let the Extension Office know if you will be attending this workshop by calling 319/267-2707. The workshop is free and open to everyone.

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National 4-H Week Next week Butler County (and every other county in the U.S.) celebrates National 4-H Week. I probably donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to reiterate all the positives of the 4-H program to you readers, but I probably will because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I do! Unfortunately, our 4-H membership dropped slightly in the 20122013 year and we are determined to see that 2013-2014 numbers are back up to record highs! Our theme for the 2013-2014 4-H year will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each One, Reach Oneâ&#x20AC;? meaning every member from last year needs to actively recruit one new member this year. We have so many positives about 4-H it is impossible to focus on one or two, but here are two I immediately think of: 1) 4-H is people sharing, doing and learning together in a wide variety of settings from Afterschool to traditional community clubs to special interest clubs, 2) Members get to choose the projects they want to learn about. Gone are the days of the sewing, food & nutrition, home improvement rotation with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;side of photographyâ&#x20AC;?. Of course we focus on setting realistic goals and evaluating our progress towards those goals through hands-on experiences with caring adults. Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little questions arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant to be dealt with alone. Leaders and families can all share in teaching members not only practical things like growing vegetables but important values like responsibility

or decision making as well. The mission of 4-H is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adultsâ&#x20AC;?. 4-H membership is open to all kids from K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 grade without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. What can todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth gain from belonging to the Butler County 4-H program? 1) Make new friends 2) Develop self-confidence, poise and self-esteem 3) Explore projects that can lead to future careers 4) Improve decision-making skills 5) Work cooperatively as part of a group 6) Involvement in community services 7) Develop skills needed to succeed in the workplace 8) Participate in 4-H activities, fairs and camps 9) Earn achievement awards and recognition 10) Have Lots of Fun!!!!! No, 4-H is not about cows and cookies, and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to live on a farm to belong. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you live in a big metropolitan area or out in the boonies, 4-H has something to offer YOU!! Call the Butler County Extension Office for more information. (319)267-2707. JOIN TODAY!

Home Country by Slim Randles When Jim Kennedy uses his big backhoe, a crowd usually gathers. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an artist, you see. He runs his massive-toothed monster gouging holes in the backyards of his neighbors, putting in their pipes and even the occasional swimming pool, and does it with the grace of a surgeon. At Bud McFarlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place the other day, he was there to install Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new septic tank. This was to be a massive septic tank, Bud said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;big enough so if I want to put in a hotel, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry.â&#x20AC;? It was a balmy day in May, past coffee time, and the backhoe master was at work. Bud was standing there watching Jim work his digging magic in the backyard, along with half a dozen others, including us. Now and then Jim would just do something to show off his skill. At one point, when Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backhoe cut through a buried tree root, there was about a foot-long section of root lying alone at the bottom of the hole.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey,â&#x20AC;? Bud yelled at Jim, goodnaturedly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;firewood!â&#x20AC;? Jim grinned and reached his long steel arm down into the hole, gently picking up just the one piece of wood, lifting it out of the hole, and delivering it to Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstretched hand as though it were the crown jewels. As we watched, Jim lifted the massive concrete vault of the septic tank and placed it gently in the hole. Then his helper hooked a chain to the septic tank lid and Jim lifted this into the air and swung it over the hole. But instead of lowering it, Jim stopped the machine in mid stride and hollered at the new septic tank owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey Bud!â&#x20AC;? he yelled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Got any bodies you want to hide?â&#x20AC;? The perfect place for a murder victim. Agatha Christie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even come up with that one. You have to admire professionalism wherever you may find it.

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Linda Upmeyer Newsletter Summer festivals have drawn to a close, which are a really fun part of this job. As we settle into the fall season, our attention turns to harvest time. There are many reasons Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to call myself an Iowan. At the top of this list is the role our state plays in feeding the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture industry is the backbone to our economy. Therefore, our farmers care about preserving Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest assets, our natural resources, for future generations to use and enjoy. Over the past several months, Iowa farmers have stepped up in a big way to do just that. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently announced that nearly 1100 farmers from across the state have committed to voluntarily participate in a program targeted at improving Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water quality. Thanks to the initiative and leadership of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers, Secretary Northey, and the Legislature, this past session we passed the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy- a voluntary, science-based approach to improving Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water quality. As of the beginning of September, 1,096 Iowa farmers had submitted applications for $2.8 million in cost-share funding to help implement new nutrient reduction practices on their farms. In developing the legislation, our intention was to provide farm-

ers with the opportunity to choose whether or not participating in this type of program would make sense for their individual operation. Ensuring this type of flexibility would allow the greatest number of farmers to examine options that would best fit their needs, while improving our water quality. The Iowa Department of Agriculture has received applications from across Iowa covering 120,680 acres. This includes 109,415 acres of cover crops, 7,321 acres of nitrification inhibitor, 2,675 acres of no-till, and 1,268 acres of strip-till. Further demonstrating the broad range of participation is the fact that farmers in 97 of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts will partake in the initiative. I was not at all surprised by the incredible response from Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers in regards to this opportunity. Our farmers are good stewards of the land, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re conservationminded, and want to do their part to protect our natural resources. I commend them for volunteering for this program and encourage any others who may be interested to contact their local Soil and Water Conservation District office about remaining opportunities. As always, if you have any questions or feedback for me, please feel free to contact me anytime at linda. upmeyer@legis.iowa.gov or 515281-4618.

New Affordable Health Care Options For Iowans Iowa is a national leader when it comes to health insurance coverage for our citizens. We worked successfully in recent years to ensure all Iowa kids can see a doctor when needed. Now we are making sure every Iowa adult also will have access to affordable health care. This was a top priority during the 2013 session. Our bipartisan work led to the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan, which will begin providing health insurance coverage on January 1, 2014. Starting October 1, Iowans can sign up for the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan or for private coverage through the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health Insurance Marketplace.â&#x20AC;? These new health insurance options will: â&#x20AC;˘ Make quality, affordable health care available to the 300,000 Iowans who are currently uninsured. â&#x20AC;˘ Reduce the increase in health care costs for everyone. â&#x20AC;˘ Focus on prevention and improving health, which will help Iowa become the healthiest state in the nation. Discrimination based on gender or pre-existing conditions is not allowed beginning in 2014. In addition, many Iowa families and small businesses will qualify for a break on their monthly premiums. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have health insurance

or if you want to explore your options, go to www.healthcare.gov. The site will provide accurate, easyto-understand information to answer your questions about premiums, purchasing insurance, qualifying for financial assistance and more. This official one-stop shop will help you review health care options, compare insurance plans and enroll in the coverage that is right for you. To speak with someone about your health insurance options, dial the 24/7 call center at 1-800-318-2596. This is a legislative column by Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties. For newsletters, photos and further information, go to www. senate.iowa.gov/senator/ragan. To contact Senator Ragan during the week, call the Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371. Otherwise she can be reached at home at 641424-0874. E-mail her at amanda. ragan@legis.iowa.gov. Senator Ragan is an Assistant Senate Majority Leader, chair of the Human Resources Committee and vice-chair of the Health & Human Services Budget Subcommittee. She also serves on the Appropriations, Natural Resources & Environment, Rules & Administration and Veterans Affairs committees.

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HHS reports affordable choices offered in new Health Insurance Marketplace in Iowa A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that in Iowa, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers. According to the report, Iowa consumers will be able to choose from an average of 39 health plans in the Marketplace. Nationally, the vast majority of consumers will have a choice of at least two different health insurance companies - usually more. Premiums nationwide will also be around 16 percent lower than originally expected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with about 95 percent of eligible uninsured live in states with lower than expected premiums â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before taking into account financial assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to see that rates in the Iowa Marketplace are even lower than originally projected,â&#x20AC;? said Secretary Sebelius. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past, consumers were too often denied or priced-out of quality health insurance options, but thanks to the Affordable Care Act, consumers will be able to choose from a number of new coverage options at a price that is affordable.â&#x20AC;? In less than a week, the new Marketplace will be open for business where millions of Americans will be able to shop for and purchase health insurance coverage in one place. Consumers will be able to find out whether they qualify for premium assistance, and compare plans sideby-side based on pricing, quality and benefits. No one can be denied coverage because of a preexisting condition. Oct. 1 marked the beginning of a six-month long open enrollment period that runs through March 2014. Coverage begins as early as Jan. 1, or in as little as 100 days from Sept. 25. Plans in the Marketplace will be categorized as either gold, silver, or bronze. Young adults will also have the option of purchasing a catastrophic plan, increasing their number of choices. In Iowa, the average premium for the lowest-cost silver plan will be $266, and for the lowest cost bronze plan, it will be $212. The average premium nationally for the second lowest cost silver plan will be $328 before tax credits, or 16 percent be-

low projections based off of Congressional Budget Office estimates. About 95 percent of uninsured people eligible for the Marketplace live in a state where their average premium is lower than projections. And states with the lowest premiums have more than twice the number of insurance companies offering plans than states with the highest premiums. Premium and plan options are broken down by state where information is available. For example, the report shows that a 27-year old living in Iowa who makes $25,000 per year will pay $96 per month for the lowest cost bronze plan, and $145 per month for the second lowest cost silver plan, taking into account tax credits. For a family of four in Iowa with an income of $50,000 per year, the lowest bronze plan would cost only $103 per month. In Cedar Rapids, a 27-year old who makes $25,000 per year will pay $88 per month for the lowest cost bronze plan, and $145 per month for the second lowest cost silver plan, taking into account tax credits. For a family of four in Cedar Rapids, with an income of $50,000 per year, the lowest bronze plan would cost only $77 per month. And Cedar Rapids consumers will be able to choose from among 45 qualified health plans. The majority (around 6 out of 10) of the individuals who are uninsured today will be able to find coverage for $100 or less per month in the Marketplace, taking into account premium tax credits and Medicaid coverage. Consumers can get more information through HealthCare.gov, or cuidadodesalud.gov, and participate in an online web chat, or call 1-800318-2596 toll free (TTY: 1-855889-4325) to speak with a trained customer service representative with translation services available in 150 languages. There will also be people in local communities who can provide inperson help with coverage choices. Those will include Navigators and other assisters, community health centers across the country, local libraries and hundreds of Champions for Coverage that have signed up to help consumers learn about their options.

Yard and Garden: Plan for Christmas Blooms AMES, Iowa â&#x20AC;&#x201D; While gardeners are busy with late summer garden chores and arranging mums for fall displays, they should also be planning ahead for Christmas blooms. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain how to achieve perfectly timed Christmas cactus, poinsettia and amaryllis blooms. To have additional questions answered, contact the horticulturists at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. How do I get my Christmas cactus to bloom? The Christmas cactus requires proper environmental conditions to flower. Critical factors in flower initiation are day-length and temperature. The Christmas cactus is a short-day plant. Short-day plants grow vegetatively during the long days of summer and produce flowers when days become shorter in fall. The Christmas cactus will not bloom properly if exposed to artificial light at night in fall. Flowers may also fail to develop if the plant is exposed to temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit with slightly warmer daytime temperatures are ideal for flower formation. In late summer, place the Christmas cactus in a cool location that receives bright light during the day, but no artificial light at night. An unused bedroom or basement may have the proper environmental conditions. To avoid flower bud drop, do not move the plant during flower bud development. The Christmas cactus can be moved and displayed in another room when the first flowers begin to open. My amaryllis has been outdoors all summer. When should I bring it indoors and how do I get it to bloom? Bring the amaryllis indoors in late September (before the first frost or freeze in fall). In order to bloom, amaryllis bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of eight to ten weeks. This can be accomplished by inducing the plant to go

dormant and then storing the dormant bulb at a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. To induce dormancy, place the amaryllis in a cool, semi-dark location when the plant is brought indoors in late September. Withhold water. Cut off the foliage when the leaves turn brown. Then place the dormant bulb in a 50 to 55 degree Fahrenheit location for at least eight to ten weeks. After the cool requirement has been met, start the growth cycle again by watering the bulb and placing it in a well-lit, 70 to 75 degree Fahrenheit location. Keep the potting soil moist, but not wet, until growth appears. The other option is to place the plant in a well-lit, 50 to 55 degree Fahrenheit location in late September. Maintain the amaryllis as a green plant from fall to mid-winter. After the cool requirement has been met, move the plant to a warmer (70 to 75 degree Fahrenheit) location. I saved last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poinsettia. How do I get it to flower for Christmas? Poinsettias are short-day plants. Like the Christmas cactus, it grows vegetatively during the long days of summer and produces flowers when days become shorter in fall. In order for poinsettias to flower for Christmas, they must receive complete darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day from early October until the bracts show good color, usually around early December. Most poinsettia varieties require eight to 10 weeks of short days to flower. Gardeners can protect their plants from light by placing them in a closet or by covering with a cardboard box. When using cardboard boxes, cover any openings to insure complete darkness. Exposure to any kind of light between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. will delay or possibly prevent flowering. During the remainder of the day, the poinsettias should be placed in a sunny south window. Keep the plants well-watered and fertilize every two weeks during the forcing period. While poinsettias are difficult to flower in homes, proper care can reward home gardeners with a colorful plant for the holiday season.

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Wednesday October 2nd - Come out to the lounge area for a game of Balloon Volleyball. This afternoon we will be playing UNO. Today is known as Guardian Angels Day. Thursday October 3rd - We will begin our morning with discussion about "Commercials". This afternoon we will be having some fun with guessing what's in the "Mystery Box". The Andy Griffith Show premiered on this day, back in 1960. Friday October 4th - We will be playing Velcro Throw this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be playing Bean Bag Trivia. Today is known as "World Smile Day". - The theme for the day is "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile." Saturday October 5th - We will be enjoying some Balloon Fun today in the lounge area. This evening we will be watching either Lawrence Welk or a Movie. Today is known as Apple Betty Day. Sunday October 6th - Devotions will be led by St. Mary's Catholic

Church at 2:00 this afternoon. Today is known as National Noodle Day. Monday Octover 7th - We will be playing Coin Toss this morning in the lounge area. This afernoon we will be having a discussion about Word Origins. DID YOU KNOW The origin of the name October, our tenth month, comes from the Latin term octo, meaning "eighth." October was the eighth month in the early Roman calendar. Tuesday October 8th - Come out to the lounge area this morning, for a game of Marble Logging. This afternoon, come out to the dining area for a game of High Rollers. Today is known as National Fluffernutter Day - a fluffernutter is a sandwich made with marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Exercise group is held Monday through Friday prior to morning and afternoon activities. Social Time is held every afternoon at 2:30, or when afternoon activities are completed.

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NEW RELEASES: THE CUCKOO’S CALLING by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) . . . Working as a private investigator after losing his leg in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike takes the case of a legendary supermodel’s suspicious suicide and finds himself in a world of multi-millionaire beauties, rockstar boyfriends, desperate designers and hedonist pursuits. HOME RUN by Travis Thrasher . . . Cory Brand joins a Celebrate Recovery group after his addiction affects his game on the field, but the major league baseball star soon learns that recovery can heal nearly every aspect of his life. THE SHADOW TRACER by Meg Gardiner . . . When her quiet life is shattered by a bus accident that reveals she is not related to the 5-year-old she claims is her daughter and that the child’s real family was murdered, skip tracer Sarah Keller, unable to prove her innocence, flees authorities and uses her unique skills to protect her daughter and herself. THE SILENT WIFE by A.S.A. Harrison . . . Jodi and Todd are at a bad place in their marriage. Much is at stake, including the affluent life they lead in their beautiful waterfront condo in Chicago, as she, the killer, and he, the victim, rush haplessly toward the main event. THE ULTIMATE GIFT by Jim Stovall . . . When billionaire Howard “Red” Stevens dies, he leaves the bulk of his fortune to his lazy, ill-mannered grandson, Jason, but in order to receive his wealth, Jason must complete twelve designated tasks intended to make him a better person. Given in memory of Rachel D’avino. BIG SKY WEDDING by Linda Lael Miller . . . Wedding bells are ringing in Parable, Montana, but Brylee Parrish hasn’t enjoyed the sound since being jilted at the altar by Hutch Carmody. She’s over Hutch now, and running a multimillion-dollar business is challenging enough. So she should avoid falling head-over-heels for A-list actor

Zane Sutton. NOT BY SIGHT by Kathy Herman . . . The little girl she spotted outside a store in Foggy Ridge had to be Riley Jo, her long-lost sister. Abby Cummings is certain. Almost. But her family has had their hopes dashed before and quickly dismisses the idea. After all, her father and sister have been missing for five years, and are presumed dead. FOR YOUNG READERS: WHO WAS ABRAHAM LINCOLN by Janet B. Pascal . . . Highlights the life and achievements of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing his childhood years, his rise through politics, and the major decisions he made as president during the Civil War. HORSE by Malachy Doyle . . . Describes the first year of a foal’s life, from his birth one warm spring night, through lazy summer days, to the next spring, when he is old enough to be bridled like his mother. Given in memory of Jesse Lewis. SKY COLOR by Peter H. Reynolds . . . When her teacher asks Marisol to help make a mural for the school library, she wonders how she can make a sky without blue paint. Given in memory of Emilie Parker. ONE COOL FRIEND by Toni Buzzeo . . . Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him. Given in memory of Jack Pinto. NEW DVDs for your viewing enjoyment: G.I. JOE RETALIATION, OUR WILD HEARTS, and TEEN BEACH MOVIE.

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Allison Meals on Wheels Monday, Oct. 7: Meat balls, mashed potatoes/butter, broccoli cuts, fruit cup Tuesday, Oct. 8: Beef roast, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans & bacon, cake Wednesday, Oct. 9: Gumbo pork chop, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, brownie Thursday, Oct. 10: Italian chicken, parsley potatoes, baby carrots, rice pudding Friday, Oct. 11: Salmon loaf, boiled potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cookie & cream cake HAMPTON-DUMONT SCHOOLS BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Served FREE for ages 1 to 18! There is a charge for Adults. Monday, Oct. 7: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice Lunch: Batter fried fish, peas, buttered sandwich (9-12), cheese slice, peaches Tuesday, Oct. 8: Breakfast: Egg 7 cheese biscuit, peaches Lunch: Chili crispito/cheese, black bean corn salsa, peaches Wednesday, Oct. 9: Breakfast: Flat bread, banana Lunch: Mac & cheese, fresh baby carrots, WW bread & jelly sandwich (9-12), apple wedges Thursday, Oct. 10: Breakfast: Egg bake (6-12), cereal (K-5_, toast, mixed fruit Lunch: Chicken drummies, mashed potatoes/gravy, California vegetables, mixed fruit Friday, Oct. 11: Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, fruit juice Lunch: Beef & noodle, wheat roll, spinach salad, applesauce All meals include milk and are subject to change. There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for ALL students. Fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Hawkeye Valley Area Agency Aging MENU Monday, October 7: A: Baked Chicken, Whipped Potatoes, Lima Beans, Wheat Bread, Fresh Orange, and Margarine B: Meatloaf with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Lima Beans, Wheat Bread, Fresh Orange, and Margarine Tuesday, October 8: A: Ham & White Beans, Green Peas, Glazed Carrots, Multi Grain Bread, Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple, and Margarine B: Mixed Bean Soup, Sliced Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, Multi Grain Bread, Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple, and Mayonnaise Wednesday, October 9: A: Roast Beef with Gravy, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, California Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread, Cake with

Frosting, and Margarine B: No Alternate Thursday, October 10: A: Apple Glazed Pork Patty, Roasted Potato Medley, Seasoned Green Beans, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine B: Spinach & Turkey Salad, Orange Juice, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Salad Dressing, and Margarine Friday, October 11: A: Potato Crusted Fish, Red Potatoes, Zucchini, Multi Grain Bread, Chocolate Pudding, Tartar Sauce, and Margarine B: Country Fried Steak with Country Gravy, Red Potatoes, Zucchini, Multi Grain Bread, Chocolate Pudding, Tartar Sauce, and Margarine Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 year of age. Actual cost for the meal is $6. People under 60 must pay the actual cost. There are two menu options on most days of the month. Both congregate and home delivered meals may choose between option A and option B. Meals must be ordered in advance. All meals must be ordered by 9 a.m. the day before receiving a meal. Preference for Option A or B must be given at time of order – if no preference is given, Option A will be served. Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877538-0508. North Butler Community School District Breakfast/Lunch School Menus Monday, Oct. 7: Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit Lunch: Soft shell taco, cheese/ salsa/lettuce, refried beans/corn, assorted fruits, salad/dressing Tuesday, Oct. 8: Breakfast: Egg patty, toast, fruit Lunch: Beef burgers, W/G bun, French fries, glazed carrots, salad/ dressing Wednesday, Oct. 9: Breakfast: Cereal, toast, fruit Lunch: Scalloped potatoes, diced ham, green beans, assorted fruits, salad/dressing, bread-2 Thursday, Oct. 10: Breakfast: Waffles, sausage patty Lunch: Creamed chicken w/ biscuit, peas & carrots, assorted fruits, salad/dressing, bread-1 Friday, Oct. 11: Breakfast: Donuts Lunch: Beef stroganoff, mixed vegetables, assorted fruits, salad/ dressing Breakfast includes orange juice and milk. Lunches include milk and salad bar. Menus are subject to change.

Iowa Women Landowners In The Cedar Valley Area Invited To Free Soil Health Conservation Meetings In Waverly And Waterloo Oct. 8 And 9 AMES, IA – Women who own or manage farmland in and around Bremer and Black Hawk Counties in north central Iowa are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion focused on soil health, including a field tour. Two meetings will be held with the same agenda, one on Tuesday, October 8, at the Waverly Civic Center, 200 First Street NE, Waverly, IA, and the second on Wednesday, October 9, at Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E Orange Rd., Room 107B, Waterloo, IA. Each meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and during an afternoon field tour participants will travel to a nearby farm to watch a demonstration of soil testing. The tests will measure for soil structure and stability and infiltration. We will walk a short distance into a field, so wear or bring appropriate clothing and footwear. Maintaining healthy soil is the key to productivity and environmental health for our farmland. Women landowners will learn at this meeting how to assess and improve the health of their soils through practices such as cover crops, no-till and striptill, among other conservation practices. Over half the farmland in Iowa is currently owned or co-owned by women. WFAN’s program Women Caring for the LandSM offers a peer-to-peer, informal discussion

format to allow women landowners to talk about your individual farm management goals, facilitated by women conservationists. In order for us to have the right amount of food available, please RSVP for the meeting you wish to attend. For the October 8 meeting in Waverly, RSVP by 4 p.m. Friday, October 4 to Ron Lenth, Bremer County Extension and Outreach, at (319) 882-4275, rlenth@iastate.edu. For the October 9 meeting in Waterloo, RSVP by 4 p.m. Monday, October 7 to Michelle Temeyer, Black Hawk County Extension and Outreach, at (319) 234-6811, temeyer@iastate. edu. These meetings are sponsored by WFAN in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, with funding from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Division of Soil Conservation. For more information about conservation for women landowners, visit www.womencaringfortheland.org. Women, Food and Agriculture Network is a non-profit, educational organization formed in 1997 to provide networking, information and leadership development opportunities to women involved in all aspects of sustainable agriculture. Learn more at www.wfan.org, or by calling 515-460-2477.

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Industry Leaders Focused on Interesting Future World

Those were a nice series of bling announcements at Uplinq (Qualcomm’s bragging party), Apple’s unveilings and Intel Developer Forum (IDF). But…I’m not interested in a smartwatch because: • I tried digital and “computer” watches years ago and retired them because I wasn’t interested in the exact time but rather how early or late I was. • If it just tells me who’s calling, who’s texting, why not just look at my phone (the screen is bigger)? • Wouldn’t watch video on it (see above) • They’re all big and ugly but my analog watch is attractive jewelry and gives me relative time Also, I’m not interested in using a workstation (64-bit smartphone processor) because: • I don’t watch movies, play games (that often) on my phone • It’s a struggle to multi-task on my notebook, desktop • Apps that take advantage of the power will be available – later. Doubt if Oracle will play nice with Google to let Android take advantage of their Java. • Phone has to have a lot more memory to take advantage of 64bit – music, photos, video – because you can’t do everything in the cloud. Sometimes you need to be local. • Will that extra power eliminate dropped calls, keep email/texts flowing? … doubt it • If it makes the phone smarter, will it make the user smarter? … doubt it Both Qualcomm and Intel highlighted small devices and wearables and both are working toward the same objective – companies, products, individuals, things being constantly connected. It will just take a couple of generations for us to accept it as normal. Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs showed his newest toy, the Toq smartwatch, which he wants someone to pick up and market with their super small, super efficient chip inside. World of Cells It’s all part of their bigger plan to develop wireless networks – everywhere – that have 1,000x more capacity than we have today and are built on small cells (with their chips inside). The cells integrate cellular and WiFi and cost a fraction of today’s tall eyesore towers (think 1,000s of unobtrusive cells for less than one big tower). The network of small cells will also meet telcos’ need to monetize the dramatic increase in data throughput (streaming video, music, etc.). The network will keep your smartphone, tablet, appliances, wearables and smarthub connected and in sync (hopefully). Cool; but Qualcomm is all about the mobile value chain so they didn’t stop there. Jacobs talked about a more ambitious, long-range plan of action that could help the electric car industry get going. The company is demonstrating roadway wireless charging pads that can be placed on roadways to charge the cars as the zoom past. Think about it, no more driving like hell to get to the next outlet! The company’s Halo system taking part in the Formula E race series (sorta’ like Formula 1 only a lot quieter) next year is taking place in London, Rome and LA. Without the ear-splitting noise, the cars can do 60mph in three seconds and reach speeds of 130mph on the streets. After the race, the pads will stay there to promote wireless charging for your electric car or any mobile device. The tests won’t deliver any bump in sales for the short term, but forward-looking companies have to invest in tomorrow to make it happen. Intel Goes Mobile At IDF, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich had his formal coming out party to show the company not only hadn’t missed the mobile device market but is working on it on all fronts. To prove the company is determined “to lead in every segment of computing,” he showed off the new ultra-small Quark and Broadwell processors that will power tomorrow’s embedded solutions, ultrabooks, sub-$100 tablets, smartphones and wearables. For all of these devices, they’ll let manufacturers pick their poison … Android or Windows.

iOS? That’s up to Apple. Intel’s new president, Renee James, kept the momentum of the company’s mobile/wearable theme going by showing of a portable wearable medical patch. The patch she showed can monitor your EKG, blood pressure, other vitals and send it all to your doctor. But it could just as easily be sent to your smart device or computer to help you track your exercise and overall health. Now that is a bridge wearable I would wear! Bridge? By 2025 or 2030, the chip will be implanted (or swallowed), everything will be monitored for you and alerts will be sent to the doctor and your always-with-you/always-on smart device. My only concerns are those damn software updates everyone sends out at the worst possible time that aren’t quite ready for primetime! Internet of Things Both Qualcomm and Intel are getting ready (and getting us ready) for the Internet of “things.” For the past few years, IDC has been advancing the “Internet of Things” concept whereby items will be connected to the Internet to send/ receive/use information. It includes M2M (machine to machine), all of your devices, your home, your car, everything. While IDC forecasts that the market will be a staggering 80B “talking” devices by 2020, I have a feeling that number is remarkably low. Just look at the cars of today and the ones that are being developed for tomorrow (including the driverless cars). For the past few years, IDC has been advancing the “Internet of Things” concept whereby items will be connected to the Internet to send/ receive/use information. It includes M2M (machine to machine), all of your devices, your home, your car, everything. While IDC forecasts that the market will be a staggering 80B “talking” devices by 2020, I have a feeling that number is remarkably low. Just look at the cars of today and the ones that are being developed for tomorrow (including the driverless cars). And while Intel is serious about playing in the mobile space, Krzanich was very convincing that the company wasn’t going to give anyone a chance to sneak into the space they invented, they dominated … the datacenter. Datacenter, Cloud To prove it was still the “only the paranoid survive” company, Krzanich introduced their Zeon processors that will deliver 50 percent more performance to meet the data traffic demands and reduced power consumption lower-cost datacenter owners/managers required. Meanwhile, with the PC marketplace in the process of reinventing itself, Amazon’s Ariel Kelman was on-stage at IDF to show “Intel Inside” is alive, well and will appear on your Amazon Web service screen. That’s not just a marketing coup by Intel because most of the servers the cloud giant uses are Intel chippowered. High-performance servers in the cloud–public, private, hybrid datacenters –or in a specific company’s datacenter are a huge and growing market. IDC reported worldwide revenue grew to $2.6B in the second quarter, compared to $2.4B in the same quarter last year. Because more things are generating/communicating more data to datacenters, IDC found: • 76.9 percent of HPC systems were using co-processors and accelerators, up from 28.2 percent in 2011. • Intel Xeon Phi and Nvidia GPUs are running for the lead in HPC systems • Co-processor systems are used primarily for exploratory uses • 30 percent of available computing cycles were devoted to big data work • Storage is the fastest growing technology at HPC sites • Cloud computing is increasingly used for HPC workloads with 23.5 percent of sites using public or private clouds to crunch data. That tally is up from 13.8 percent in 2011. The upshot with that finding is that cloud computing–helped along by companies such as Cycle Computing–are democratizing HPC systems

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Thursday, October 3, 2013 •

Nightmare on Elm Street in Allison

Pictured are tombstones in the Elm Street Cemetery. (Pat Racette Photo)

A spider made from a propane tank painted black and old prongs to fork hay are part of the Wehrhans Halloween decorations this year. (Pat Racette Photo)

Downtown businesses color windows for homecoming

Possible newlyweds sit on a bench between a couple gargoyles at the Wehrhans. (Pat Racette Photo)

Biking to Wilder Allison’s Landers-Ulfers Insurance Agency on 317 N. Main St. was one of several downtown businesses to color their windows in Navy and Gold to celebrate North Butler homecoming week. (Pat Racette Photo)

Kenny Rogers returns with his new album You Can’t Make Old Friends released on October 8th Grammy-award winning Kenny Rogers continues his brilliant creativity with his new album You Can’t Make Old Friends set for release on October 8th. Being the first country album since Water & Bridges in 2006 he stretches his artistry into new musical territory. He brings these fresh new tracks with his classic sounds by collaborating genres to tell his great stories through rock and roll, soul, gospel, southern rock, zydeco, and sounds of the Southwest. Rogers even ads those old friends to the record like Dolly Parton, collaborating a brand new duet. Kenny Rogers continues to bring year 2013 with a bang, after the announcement of his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame this fall. Rogers also performed on the main stage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival to a colossal audience on the grounds and around the UK as it was televised on BBC. His Through The Years World Tour has included stops in Morocco, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the U.S. This fall and winter, Rogers’ tour will roll on with more U.S. and Canadian dates, including the Christmas & Hits Through The Years Tour, his annual holiday performances, in late November and December. In addition, a novel Rogers co-wrote with Mike Blakely, What Are The Chances, is being released today (September 3rd) and Rogers’ New York Times Best Selling autobiography, Luck Or Something Like It, will

be released in paperback on September 27th. **Kenny Rogers – You Can’t Make Old Friends – Track Listing** 1. You Can’t Make Old Friends (Duet With Dolly Parton) 2. All I Need Is One 3. You Had To Be There 4. ’Merica 5. Turn This World Around 6. Dreams Of The San Joaquin 7. Don’t Leave Me In The Night Time (Featuring Buckwheat Zydeco) 8. Look At You 9. Neon Horses 10. When You Love Someone 11. It’s Gonna Be Easy Now Also, if you see that Kenny is touring in your area and you would like to interview Kenny about the upcoming show, please let me know. KENNY ROGERS 2013-2014 THROUGH THE YEARS TOUR DATES 09/14 Oxford, ME – Oxford County Fair – Oxford, ME 09/25 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium – Concert for Cumberland Heights – Nashville, TN 10/10 University, MS – Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts – University of Mississippi 10/11 Branson, MO – The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre 10/20 Charleston, SC – Southern Ground Music & Food Festival – Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island (Special Guest of Zac Brown Band) 10/26 Pocola, OK – Choctaw Casino

11/09 El Dorado, AR – El Dorado Municipal Auditorium 11/10 Branson, MO – The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre 01/23 St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles – The Country Music Cruise 2014 01/13 Carmel, IN – The Center for the Performing Arts – The Palladium KENNY ROGERS 2013 CHRISTMAS & HITS THROUGH THE YEARS TOUR DATES With Special Guest Linda Davis 12/01 Concord, NH – The Capitol Center For The Arts 12/02 Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino – Event Center 12/03 Englewood, NJ – bergenPAC 12/05 Newark, NJ – Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center 12/07 Newport News, VA – Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center For The Arts 12/08 Morgantown, WV – West Virginia University – Creative Arts Center 12/12 Paducah, KY – Carson Center 12/14 Sault Sainte Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino – DreamMakers Theater 12/16 New Philadelphia, OH – Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas 12/21 Naperville, IL – Pfeiffer Hall – North Central College

Thelma Wiegmann biked with granddaughters Taylor Wiegmann, 10, and Ava Wiegmann, 6, to Wilder Park Friday. (Pat Racette Photo)

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North Butler Schools

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Homecoming royalty for 2013

The North Butler 2013 king and queen candidates includes: Colton Card and Emily Dolan, Trent Merfeld and Lisa Feldman, Cody Nelson and Dusti Nicol, Dillon Rademaker and Kenzie Siemens and Clay Schurtz and Marisa Speedy. (Pat Racette Photo)

Who will be slimed?

2013 North Butler class attendants, includes: freshman Noah Heathcott; sophomores Madison Kreimeyer and Reid Lammers and juniors Chloe Jensen and Jerod Ballhagen. Not pictured: freshman Kayla Siemens. (Pat Racette Photo)

Football cheerleaders Amanda McCary, Alisa Cramer, Morgan Hobson, Kirsten Keller and Mady Bixby sell tickets for $1 per name last Thursday. The top three teacher/administrators will get slimed Friday at the homecoming pep assembly, with the cheerleaders drawing names to see who gets to do the sliming. The five slime candidates were: Mrs. Holm, Mr. Huff, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Majewski and Mr. Almelien. (Pat Racette Photo)

No. 2 Wapsie Valley blanks No. Butler

Get to know your court!

GREENE – Second-ranked Wapsie Valley forced four North Butler turnovers en route to a 62-0 defeat of North Butler at Greene on Friday night. The Warriors (5-0) intercepted three passes and came up with a fumble recovery while holding the Bearcats to just 44 yards of offense. Wapsie Valley’s Jake Goeller turned one of the turnovers – the fumble – into a 25-yard touchdown. Cody Nelson had 14 carries for 29 yards to lead the North Butler offense. Defensively, Dillon Rademaker tallied 12 stops for the Bearcats (1-4, 1-2 Class A, District 3). Stone Kane rushed 10 times for 90 yards and four touchdowns to lead Wapsie Valley. Derek Trotter came up with two of the three interceptions. North Butler plays host to Turkey Valley for homecoming this Friday.

What is your favorite part of homecoming? Class Color Day and the relays -Marissa Speedy Coronation Night; when I was a sophomore I got to do it -Clay Schurtz Panning it with student council -Kenzie Siemens Friday night football game -Dillon Rademaker Spirit Day on Friday -Dusty Nicol Taking the field with all the players -Cody Nelson Tee-peeing -Trent Merfeld

Wapsie Valley 62, North Butler 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Senior skits at coronation -Lisa Feldman

2 Cents Worth

Parade ride -Emily Dolan The dance -Colton Card

RUSHING – WV, Ethan Kleisch 15-134-1, Caleb Knipp 13-107-1, Stone Kane 10-90-4, Blake Michael 7-35-1, Brandon Hyde 2-15-0, Ryan Miller 2-11-0, Jarod Bodensteiner 1-0-0, Riley Woods 1-(7)-0. NB, Cody Nelson 14-29-0, Trae Ulrich 1-9-0, Dillon Rademaker 5-8-0, Noah Heathcott 1-0-0, Jaret Wunsch 2-(8)-0. PASSING – WV, Miller 3-5-0-40. NB, Wunsch 3-11-0-6, Nelson 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING – WV, Jake Goeller 1-22-0, Derek Trotter 1-14-0, Stone Kane 1-40. NB, Shaylon Lahr 1-4-0, Trent Merfeld 1-1-0, Rademaker 1-1-0. TACKLES – WV, Kane 8, Tyler Stoner 4, Goeller 4. NB, Rademaker 12, Anthony Fitzgerald 7, Michael DeBerg 7, Chase Spratt 7, Nelson 7, Tyler Brinkman 5, Ulrich 5, Todd Dolan 4, Wunsch 4, Carter Lewis 3, Bryce Bruns 2, Brayden Hammer 2, Reid Lammers 2, Dalton Aukes, Jake Goodrich, Merfeld). SACKS – WV, None. NB, None. FUMBLE RECOVERIES – WV, Goeller. NB, None. INTERCEPTIONS – WV, Trotter 2, Miller. NB, None.

International attendants for North Butler homecoming 2013 are: Helena Holanova and Alicia Speckman. (Pat Racette Photo)

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No. 14 Wapsie Valley tops No. Butler, Bearcats turn around to beat AGWSR GREENE – No. 14 (Class 2A) Wapsie Valley defeated the North Butler volleyball team, 25-15, 2521 before the Bearcats turned things around in a three-game victory over AGWSR in a home triangular on Thursday, Sept. 26. North Butler dropped the first game, 22-25, before getting untracked with 25-20, 25-10 wins against the Cougars. “Wapsie Valley is a very athletic team that covered the floor and blocked very well,” North Butler coach Bryan Tabbert said. “We had some trouble getting a kill down. “We played better in the second set against Wapsie bit still came up short.” In the triangular, Kenzie Siemens finished with 22 kills, 16 digs and three blocks. Marisa Speedy tallied 35 assists. Haley Landers led the way in blocking with six while Tabbert said Taylor Jensen stepped in as a defensive specialist and made some crucial digs. She finished with four. “AGWSR moved the ball around quite a bit and we had some trouble defending the weak-side attack,” Tabbert said. “After dropping the first set, the girls battled every point in the second. The girls stayed calm and we had a five-point run to pull away at the end of that set. “The third set stayed close until the end again when we used a four-point run to close out the game.” Triangular vs. Wapsie Valley, AGWSR Kills – NB 40 (Kenzie Siemens 22, Emily Dolan 14, Channing Wunsch 2, Jenny Rottler 2). Blocks – NB 17 (Haley Landers 6, Wunsch 3, Siemens 3, Speedy 2, Rottler 2). Assists – NB 37 (Speedy 35, Rottler 2). Digs – NB 58 (Wunsch 17, Siemens 16, Dolan 12, Taylor Jensen 4, Landers 3, Speedy 3, Rottler 3). Serving – NB, Speedy 26-26; Rottler 12-12; Siemens 14-16; Dolan 14-16; Wunsch 14-17, 3 aces; Landers 1116, ace.

North Butler plays way to Denver final for 2nd DENVER – North Butler went 4-1 in pool play, working its way to the championship game of the Denver volleyball tournament on Saturday only to fall to Starmont, a team it defeated in pool action. Coach Bryan Tabbert’s squad dropped its only pool play match to the host school 19-21, 20-22 before playing a close match against Starmont, 21-16, 21-18. The Bearcats went on to beat West Central, Maynard 21-17, 21-9 and Nashua-Plainfield 22-20, 2112 to send them to the semifinal game. In the semifinal, North Butler dispatched Nashua-Plainfield again, 25-13, 25-17, setting up the rematch with Starmont where it got revenge in handing the Bearcats a 23-25, 20-25 loss. “This tournament ended up being very well-balanced and competitive,” Tabbert said. “Every team ended up with at least two losses on the day. A few close calls and missed opportunities made all the difference against Denver, which is a solid team that we may see again in regional play and we’ll see Nashua at least twice more this season.” Emily Dolan keeps making strides, putting down 41 kills for the day, while adding 39 digs, seven blocks and six aces. Marisa Speedy accounted for 102 of the Bearcats 112 assists during the tourney. “Marisa Speedy did a great job of setting multiple attackers and keeping opponents on their toes,” Tabbert said. Denver Tournament Kills – NB 121 (Emily Dolan 41, Kenzie Siemens 36, Jenny Rottler 14, Haley Landers 12, Marisa Speedy 12, Channing Wunsch 5, Taylor Jensen). Blocks – NB 23 (Haley Landers 7, Dolan 7, Wunsch 3, Speedy 3, Siemens 2, Rottler). Assists – NB 112 (Speedy 102, Rottler 8, Siemens, Katelyn Shultz). Digs – NB 166 (Dolan 39, Siemens 28, Wunsch 26, Taylor Jensen 23, Speedy 22, Rottler 20, Landers 4, Shultz 2, Chloe Jensen 2). Serving – NB, Speedy 4040, 4 aces; Shultz 4-4; Makayla Hauser 1-1, ace; Rottler 35-36, ace; Dolan 34-36, 6 aces; Siemens 3436, 3 aces; Wunsch 24-28, 4 aces; Landers 32-37, 3 aces.

North Butler's Caleb Wedeking heads toward the finish line during the West Fork cross country invitational on Monday, Sept. 23. He finished third as North Butler took second in the boys team race. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Dylan Heuer, front, and Gavin Scroggin of North Butler strive for the finish line at the West Fork invitational on Monday, Sept. 23. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Doing their best: Top runners record PRs at West Fork Invitational By Kristi Nixon ROCKWELL – With the competition looming, both West Fork’s Peyton Twedt and North Butler’s Caleb Wedeking pulled out their best times yet. Each acknowledged they push each other and it showed at the West Fork cross country invitational held Monday, Sept. 23 at Rockwell’s Linn Grove Country Club. With four top-20 ranked runners in the top 20 of the most recent Iowa Association of Track Coaches Class 1A cross country individual poll, it was fourth-ranked Twedt who won the meet in impressive style, crossing the line in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “I’m liking my times so far,” Twedt said. “It was a little hotter today, but knowing it was my own course, it helps because I know we practice here almost every day. It was real nice. And, it was Twedt’s teammate, freshman Jacob Hansen, ranked 12th, who was right behind him at 16:43 as the Warhawks won the team title with 22 points as only the top four runners scored in this meet. “Jacob’s been good this year,” Twedt said. “He’s been a good pace-setter and a good teammate, especially in practice when we push each other. “I knew Caleb was going to be here and I knew he was going to try to push the pace up there and after I saw Jacob, I knew it was going to be close and I had to push it at the end.” Wedeking, most recently ranked 14th, finished in a time of 16:50 to lead North Butler to a runner-up team finish with 34. “West Fork’s got a really good team,” Wedeking said. “Right now we’re trying to get good times, get a feel for it. Today I just tried to work on my endurance, not so much looking for the best time right now but trying to keep improving and work on my pace a little bit better so when you get down to the end of the season I can put everything together and make it click. “Even though I got third, this is the fastest I ever ran, so I’m still proud I improved my time and that’s what it’s all about. This is kind of a pre-season until we get towards districts.” Behind Wedeking, Jerod Ballhagen, Brandon Heuer and Gavin Scroggin all medaled (top 15). “I knew we had a tough top four,” North Butler coach Kirk Clark said. “I was extremely happy for Gavin, I told him at the beginning of the night I need him up there top four because that’s what scored and he came through. He was pushing Jerod – he was a little nervous, but he said, ‘Gavin’s not going to beat me,’ and that’s how it finished up. My fifth runner, getting down to the qualifying meet, I need to find one – between Alan Peters and Danny Mouw we got to push them more and get them up there. We’re going to be working on that the next couple of weeks. “I think we have a shot at possibly qualifying for state, so we’ll see what happens.” For Twedt, it was 21 seconds ahead of his state finish where he finished 12th. “It was a good PR,” Twedt said. “Especially for the whole team – they ran well.” Twedt also wasn’t surprised by the team race. The Warhawks recently were ranked sixth in the IATC team rankings while North Butler just entered at No. 10.

“The whole team ran well – we’re trying to make it down to state as a team, also,” Wedeking said. “I’m proud of them, too.” On the girls’ side, North Butler’s Isabel Derdzinski medaled with a sixth-place finish in 16:24, while West Fork’s Maya Rowe was right behind at 16:25 for seventh. West Fork was third in the girls team race with 74. “Isabel ran well tonight, as always,” Clark said. “She came on at the end and takes care of business. I was pulling for Lisa there, but didn’t quite have enough – she’ll get there. I think she’s having fun and having a good tonight.” Elizabeth Henrich of Newman won the individual girls title in 14:45. North Iowa won the girls team title, scoring 25 points, followed by Mason City Newman (27). North Butler was fifth with 80. West Fork Cross Country Invitational Girls Team Scoring 1. North Iowa 25; 2. Mason City Newman 27; 3. West Fork 74; 4. Central Springs 76; 5. North Butler 80; 6. Belmond-Klemme 134; 7. Lake Mills 136. Top 10 – 1. Elizabeth Henrich (MCN) 14:45; 2. Madi Blodgett (NI) 15:09; 3. Shay Curley (MCN) 15:24; 4. Brooke Hovland (NI) 15:33; 5. Krista Hovland (NI) 16:20; 6. Isabeth Derdzinski (NB) 16:24; 7. Maya Rowe (WF) 16:25; 8. Lauren Franke (CS) 16:30; 9. Amy Fullerton (Rock) 16:38; 10. Kalley Matzen (CS) 16:44. West Fork (74) – 7. Maya Rowe 16:35; 17. Sydney Shreckengost 17:23; 23. Madison Shreckengost 17:58; 27. Taylor Rooney 18:04; 32. Josi Fjone 18:35. North Butler (80) – 6. Isabel Derdzinski 16:24; 20. Lisa Feldman 17:31; 25. Madison Kreimeyer 18:01; 29. Lauren Jepperson 18:26; 37. Kym Evanson 18:54; 55. Addyson Clark 21:47. Boys Team Scoring 1. West Fork 22; 2. North Butler 34; 3. Central Springs 58; 4. North Iowa 63; 5. Lake Mills 130; 6. Mason City Newman 136; 7. Belmond-Klemme 137; 8. Rockford 172. Top 10 – 1. Peyton Twedt (WF) 16:29; 2. Jacob Hansen (WF) 16:43; 3. Caleb Wedeking (NB) 16:50; 4. Connor Smith (NI) 16:52; 5. Scott Aamodt (LM) 17:27; 6. Drew Engebretson (WF) 17:30; 7. JD Sliger (CS) 17:46; 8. Jerod Ballhagen (NB) 18:00; 9. Daniel Miller (NI) 18:01; 10. Krister Beal (LM) 18:03. West Fork (22) – 1. Peyton Twedt 16:29; 2. Jacob Hansen 16:43; 6. Drew Engebretson 17:30; 13. Austin Steil 18:09; 14. Colton Rowe 18:33; 18. Justin Anderson 19:09; 19. Seamus Sullivan 19:09; 21. Markus Wogen 19:10; 28. Brett Barkema 19:44; 32. Kyle Schulz 19:55; 37. Travis Fekkers 20:19; 48. Josh Stevens 20:55; 71. Hunter Meyers 22:29. North Butler (34) – 3. Caleb Wedeking 16:50; 8. Jerod Ballhagen 18:00; 11. Brandon Heuer 18:05; 12. Gavin Scroggin 18:08; 22. Alan Peters 19:18; 29. Daniel Mouw 19:48; 33. Ryland Erickson 19:58; 44. Addison Johnson 20:30; 53. Nick Kabela 21:05; 68. Gage Olson 22:10; 72. Dylan Anderson 22:29; 74. Drew Johnson 22:37; 76. Tyler Holm 23:00; 77. Avery Johnson 23:04; 85. Clay Schurtz 23:58; 90. Tristan Kabela 25:50; 91. Noah Leerhoff 25:55.

Alan Peters of North Butler makes a last sprint to the finish line at the West Fork cross country invitational at Rockwell on Monday, Sept. 23. (Kristi Nixon photo)

Bearcat boys team 2nd at Manly; North Butler in middle of team race at Nashua MANLY – For the second time in a week, the North Butler boys cross country team finished second to West Fork. The Bearcats, which entered the Iowa Track and Field and Cross Country rankings at No. 10, scored 60 to finish behind the Warhawks, which scored 32 on Thursday at Manly. The meet, however, was a chance for coach Kirk Clark’s squad to get a look at the conference course. “It was pretty flat and had long, flat stretches,” Clark said. Caleb Wedeking and Isabel Derdzinski brought home medals for North Butler as Wedeking took third overall and Derdzinski nabbed a fourth-place finish. Tuesday was the second of three meets for the Bearcats as they sixth in the girls team race and fifth among boys at Nashua. According to Clark, it was a hilly course that featured tough Class 3A competition. Wedeking was the only medalist, taking eighth in 17 minutes, 3 seconds, a day after going 16:50 at Rockwell. “His times are really getting down there,” Clark said of Wedeking. “He mentions to me that these races are an all-out sprint. Thinking back to last year’s state meet, he will need races like this to help prepare him for another state meet appearance if things go the way he hopes they do this season.” Clark said that Derdzinski, Lisa Feldman and Madison Kreimeyer were a highlight for his team in the meet.

“Isabel continues to run well, running with great confidence every time out on the course,” Clark said. “Madison has made great strides in her running has become a very competitive runner as well – she pushes it every time she is out running whether in practice or at a meet. “Lisa, on the same hand, really compliments the two girls. She runs great at these meets, pushing herself and others to do well.” Central Springs Meet Boys Team Scoring 1. West Fork 32; 2. North Butler 60; 3. Forest City 62; 4. Central Springs 90; 5. Hampton-Dumont 122; 6. Mason City Newman 148; 7. Lake Mills 177. No team score – St. Ansgar. North Butler (60) – 3. Caleb Wedeking 17:51; 12. Jerod Ballhagen 19:13; 13. Brandon Heuer 19:15; 16. Gavin Scroggin 19:38; 20. Alan Peters 20:10; 39. Addison Johnson 21:57; 42. Nick Kabela 22:24. North Butler JV – Ryland Erickson 22:24; Dylan Anderson 23:05; Gage Olson 24:11; Tyler Holm 24:35; Drew Johnson 25:21; Clay Schurtz 25:53; Avery Johnson 25:54; Tristan Kabela 26:57; Noah Leerhoff 27:00. Girls Team Scoring 1. Mason City Newman 36; 2. Hampton-Dumont 69; 3. West Fork 73; 4. North Butler 88; 5. Central Springs 89. No team score – Lake Mills, Forest City. North Butler (88) – 4. Isabel Derdzinski 17:54; 17. Lisa Feldman

19:34; 23. Madison Kreimeyer 19:56; 24. Lauren Jepperson 20:04; 29. Kym Evanson 20:38; 39. Addyson Clark 23:58. Nashua-Plainfield Meet Girls Team Scoring 1. Charles City 39; 2. WaverlyShell Rock 55; 3. Osage 56; 4. Dike-New Hartford 85; 5. SumnerFredericksburg 131; 6. North Butler 172; 7. Nashua-Plainfield 180; 8. Tripoli 204. North Butler (172) – 12. Isabel Derdzinski 17:10; 34. Madison Kreimeyer 19:02; 37. Lisa Feldman 19:07; 49. Kym Evanson 20:22; 52. Lauren Jepperson 20:55. North Butler JV – 54. Addyson Clark 23:34. Boys Team Scoring 1. Charles City 36; 2. WaverlyShell Rock 79; 3. Osage 94; 4. Turkey Valley 107; 5. North Butler 112; 6. Dike-New Hartford 119; 7. Don Bosco 200; 8. Valley Lutheran 212; 9. Nashua-Plainfield 234; 10. Sumner-Fredericksburg 267. North Butler (112) – 8. Caleb Wedeking 17:03; 20. Jerod Ballhagen 18:09; 23. Brandon Heuer 18:17; 24. Gavin Scroggin 18:18; 37. Alan Peters 19:09; 50. Addison Johnson 21:02. North Butler JV – 17. Ryland Erickson 20:13; 26. Nick Kabela 21:03; 27. Gage Olson 21:10; 40. Dylan Anderson 22:11; 47. Tyler Holm 23:00; 48. Drew Johnson 23:08; 50. Avery Johnson 23:19; 61. Tristan Kabela 24:37; 62. Noah Leerhoff 24:41.

10 • Thursday, October 3, 2013

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School News Bearcats getting on a roll North Butler drops first game, wins final 3 over Central Springs GREENE – After Central Springs won the opening game of a Corn Bowl Conference match, North Butler turned things around to defeat the Panthers, 3-1, on Tuesday night. Kenzie Siemens led the Bearcats with 19 kills, 15 digs and was perfect on 12 serves in a 19-25, 2515, 25-15, 25-22 victory. The win improved North Butler to 13-4 overall, 2-1 Corn Bowl. Emily Dolan added 14 kills, 15 digs and three blocks as the Bearcats have won eight of their last nine after suffering three straight losses. Marisa Speedy doled out 34 assists and made good on all 11 of her serves. North Butler finished with 11 blocks, led by Channing Wunsch with six. North Butler 3, Central Springs 1 (19-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-22)

A new year for Agriculture in the Classroom has started with October being National Apple Month. Butler County Farm Bureau’s Ruth Seehusen visited Allison second graders in honor of apple month. She read The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons, a story of an apple tree that changes throughout the year. Apples can be red or yellow, or they can be green, or they can be all three

Seehusen cut an apple in half to show the star that is inside, sharing all the different foods and drinks with apples. Do you know the difference between apple cider and apple juice? Mrs. Hagen’s second class does, as they had materials to alphabetize apple vocabulary words, apple math equations to solve and even an apple decoder page. They enjoyed apple juice drink boxes at the conclusion of the meeting.

Attacks – NB 99 (Kenzie Siemens 44, Emily Dolan 35, Channing Wunsch 6, Jenny Rottler 6, Haley Landers 5, Marisa Speedy 3). Kills – NB 40 (Siemens 19, Dolan 14, Wunsch 4, Rottler 2, Speedy). Blocks – NB 11 (Wunsch 6, Dolan 3, Landers, Siemens). Assists – NB 38 (Speedy 34, Rottler 4). Digs – NB 69 (Dolan 15, Siemens 15, Landers 13, Wunsch 12, Speedy 9, Rottler 4, Chloe Jensen). Serving – NB, Landers 18-18, ace; Siemens 12-12; Speedy 11-11; Wunsch 7-7; Rottler 19-20, ace; Dolan 5-8.

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Sheriff’s Report Butler Sheriff Monday, September 23: • Deputies executed three traffic stops and received one re-port of a controlled burn. • 11:19 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a stolen truck in the 22300 block of Ridge Ave. The truck was found about two miles from the residence where it had hit a tree. • 11:26 a.m.: Deputies assisted fire personnel in the 200 block of W. South St. • 11:46 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 700 block of Highway 57. • 3:45 p.m.: Deputies investigated a theft in the 200 block of N. Main St. Electrical gauges were stolen from a tool bar. Gauges were valued at $8,000. • 5:07 p.m.: Deputies investigated a dog-deer matter in the 600 block of Bickford St. Tuesday, September 24: • Deputies received reports of four controlled burns and ex-ecuted one traffic stop. • 4:56 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersec-tion of 130th St. and Spring Ave. • 5:26 p.m.: Deputies investigated suspicious activity in the 24100 block of 310th St. • 6:28 p.m.: Deputies investigated suspicious activity near the intersection of S. Cherry St. and W. Water St. • 7:12 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 900 block of N. Cherry St. • 10:22 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in the 1300 block of Highway 57. Wednesday, September 25: • Deputies executed three traffic stops and were notified of four controlled burns throughout the county. • 6:17 a.m.: Deputies assisted fire personnel at a structure fire near the intersection of Highway 57 and West Brook St. • 6:30 a.m.: Deputies were notified of a dog-deer matter near the intersection of Glen Hall Rd. and Highway 3. No re-port filed. • 7:25 a.m.: Deputies were notified of a dog-deer matter near the intersection of 125th St. and Kipling Ave. No report filed. • 9:08 p.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter near the intersection of 230th St. and Douglas Ave. • 10:34 p.m.: Deputies took a theft report in the 400 block of 4th St. N. Deputies deemed it a domestic matter as subjects are going through a divorce. Thursday, September 26: • Deputies executed three traffic stops and were notified of one controlled burn throughout the county. • 12:24 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of N. Plain View St. • 2 a.m.: Parkersburg Police investigated a personal injury accident in the 600 block of N. Johnson St. • 7:58 a.m.: Deputies investigated a theft from a vehicle in the 700 block of S. Pearl St., Shell Rock. • 10:51 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage ac-cident in the 31600 block of Spring Ave. According to the re-port, Linda Cuvelier, New Hartford, was driving a 1999 Ford truck when she got too close to the edge and rolled her vehi-cle. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. • 12:02 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 900 block of 3rd St., Dumont. • 9:30 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersec-tion of Butler Center Road and Vail Ave. Friday, September 27: • Deputies executed five traffic stops and were notified of four controlled burns throughout the county. • 4:07 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 32100 block of Union Ave. • 7:50 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of N. Cherry St. • 8:23 a.m.: Deputies took a report of suspicious activity in the 24400 block of 150th St. • 8:23 a.m.: Deputies were called to a suspicious person re-port in the 24400 block of 150th St. Male subject was walking down the road. • 11:22 a.m.: Deputies were called to a report of an alarm going off in the 12600 block of Clay Ave. • 12:01 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 29800 block of 110th St. • 12:03 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 29800 block of 110th St. • 3:05 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family domestic mat-ter in the 19600 block of 170th St. • 3:06 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 700 block of S. Pearl St. • 4:02 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family domestic mat-ter in the 500 block of 3rd St. • 7:37 p.m.: Deputies were called to a harassment complaint in the 600 block of Parriott St. Call was due to

a drunk neigh-bor. • 11:30 p.m.: Deputies were called to a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of Main St. Deputies arrested Wyatt Vossburg, Aredale and charged him with operating while in-toxicated, third offense. He was transported to jail and held for court. Saturday, September 28: • Deputies executed five traffic stops. • 1:53 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a fight in progress in the 200 block of 3rd St., Parkersburg. Subjects left. • 11:55 a.m.: Deputies were called to an alarm going off in the 27600 block of Temple Ave. • 11:59 a.m.: Deputies arrested Shayler Neymeyer, Apling-ton, near the intersection of 9th St. and Gray St., Aplington, on an outstanding Butler County warrant of harassment. He was still in jail being held on a $1,000 bond. • 2:23 p.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage ac-cident in the 200 block of West South Street, Greene. No re-port was filed. • 5:10 p.m.: Deputies were called to a family domestic mat-ter in the 21500 block of Highway 57. • 6:49 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 500 block of Lincoln St. • 7:38 p.m.: Deputies arrested Todd Lewis, Osage, in Mitchell County, on a Butler County warrant for probation revocation. The original charge was first degree criminal mis-chief. He was held for court. • 7:46 p.m.: Deputies arrested Dan Dietrick, New Hartford, in the 400 block of East St., New Hartford, on a charge of do-mestic abuse assault. • 8:37 p.m.: Deputies were called to the intersection of 195th St. and Highway 188 for a dog-deer matter. No report filed. • 10:42 p.m.: deputies were called to the 400 block of 6th St. for an unknown problem. Sunday, September 29: • Deputies executed three traffic stops and were notified of two controlled burns throughout the county. • 3:16 a.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter near the intersection of 20th St. and Highway 14. • 6:15 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 900 block of N Cherry St. • 12:45 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of Locust St. • 12:47 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 27600 block of 290 St. • 1:55 p.m.: Deputies took a theft report in the 500 block of Elm St. • 2:52 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 21200 block of 245th St. • 3:58 p.m.: Deputies were called to the 14500 block of 105th St. for unknown problems. • 5:14 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in the 100 block of N. Hilton St. • 5:18 p.m.: Deputies issued a warning for suspicious activi-ty in the 400 block of S. Fulton St. • 6:13 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 17700 block of West Brook St. • 7:38 p.m.: Deputies were called to the domestic family matter near the intersection of Highway 57 and Miners St. • 8:11 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersec-tion of S. 1st St. and E. Traer St. • 9:22 p.m.: Deputies were called to a dog-deer matter near the intersection of 230th St. and Hickory Ave. Monday, September 29: • Deputies executed one traffic stop and were notified of two controlled burns throughout the county.

Correction

In the Sept. 12 Clarksville Star and Butler County Tribune-Journal Courthouse News, a sentence was falsely reported. The correct information is below. Scott Swick, Clarksville, on Aug. 26 pled guilty to conspire to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine. Sentence suspended; ordered three years probation; fined $1,315 plus 35% surcharge, and $480 court costs. The newspapers regret the error.

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Substitute teachers: valuable members What's going on? of the education profession On any given school day in the United States (U.S.), substitute teachers staff approximately 274,000 classrooms. (Source: Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University). In fact, it is estimated that the typical student in the U.S. spends over 80 days of their K-12 school career with a substitute teacher. At a time when expectations for student achievement have never been higher, students cannot afford to lose a day of instruction when the regular classroom teacher is absent. Substitute teachers should be part of an overall effort in the school to provide seamless, quality instruction for students. Unfortunately, many schools struggle with this issue due to a substitute teacher shortage. This is true nationally, as well as in Iowa. Some states require only a high school diploma to become a substitute teacher, while others require a teaching degree. In Iowa, anyone who meets the following criteria is eligible to receive substitute authorization: • Has one of the following: holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, or has completed an approved Paraeducator Certification Program and holds a Paraeducator Certificate, • Is a minimum of 21 years old, • Has successfully completed an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation background check and a National Criminal History background check, and • Has successfully completed all the requirements of an approved Substitute Authorization course. Earning substitute authorization credentials allows an individual to substitute only in a middle school, junior high, or high school for no

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Linda Vann more than five consecutive days in one job assignment at a time. Certified paraeducators who also have substitute credentials can substitute teach only in the special education classroom in which the paraeducator is employed. This applies to all grade levels, including elementary. Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) offers a state approved Substitute Authorization course. The focus of this 20-hour course is to provide participants with instructional strategies and classroom management techniques, which allow the substitute to carry out the lesson plan of the regular classroom teacher and provide quality instruction for students. If you have a desire to work with students and become a member of the education profession by becoming a substitute teacher, contact Linda Vann, AEA 267, Professional Development Trainer at 319-2687695 or via email at lvann@aea267. k12.ia.us.

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By Attorney General Tom Miller There’s a lot to like about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the many other social networking sites that allow you to post your pictures and videos, thoughts and information about you—and see what others post. But what you post or who you network with can also leave you vulnerable to long-term embarrassment, identity theft, criminals, and unwelcome strangers. Your Profile Be very careful about what you include in a personal profile. Do you really want to post your address and your phone number? Are there other details, like something as simple as posting your pet’s name or your mother’s maiden name, that a criminal could use to answer a “security question” to access your financial accounts? Posting and Protecting Personal Information When you post personal information, including pictures, treat it like it’s there for anyone to see—even if you think it’s private or restricted. Assume that any family member, current or future employer, school administrator, and stranger can see it and post the same information or photo on their site. Also assume that removing something doesn’t necessarily make it go away—it may be impossible. Think twice about posting when you’re traveling away from home, or routinely “checking in” to places that a potential stalker could track. And think twice about meeting face-to-face with a person you know only through online contact. “Untag” photos that others post of you, if you feel a photo of you is inappropriate. Be sure you understand a social network’s privacy policies and privacy settings. “Friending”

Are you “friending,” connecting, or providing personal information to someone you’ve never met in person? Are you sure that person is really who they claim they are? Do you really want people you have never met to see your profile and posts? Unusual Request from a “Friend?” If someone you think you know sends you a request through social media that involves money or clicking on an unusual link, it may be from an account that someone has hacked or spoofed (a hacker appearing as your friend). These requests could be “emergency” pleas for money, offers to share a sudden windfall of money, unusual job or investment “opportunities,” or clicking on a link associated with a posting that seems out of place. If you have even a small doubt about the authenticity of an email, check it out before responding. Careful Clicking, Viruses & Spyware Be careful when you click on links and downloading attachments, even if they appear to come from someone you know. Both can expose your computer to viruses or spyware. Be cautious about downloading attachments. Use your firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as spam filters, and be sure to keep your software and browser up to date. Strong Passwords Use strong passwords and don’t send them to anyone. Use unique passwords, and don’t use a simple word that you’ll find in the dictionary. If you use the same password for several accounts, those accounts are particularly vulnerable. When you’re on a public computer, don’t allow the computer to store your login information.

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Tiva’s tears dripped down her face. Yet he was even more attracted to her then than any other time before. He moved closer to her and squeezed her tight, kissing her cheek and massaging her hair, the way he dreamed about for such a long time. “Maybe your father’s right,” Paytah said. Maybe he knows things we don’t. Maybe he knows I love you. “I asked him for your hand because I didn’t want to regret having not at least tried for the girl I want to live with for the rest of my life. Have you ever loved somebody like that?” “Maybe you could love me the way I love you?” he said. “And maybe you can’t. “But you owe it to your dad to find out. He showed me you in all of your ways for a reason; leaving me with this story to ponder.” There once was this wee little girl, braver than her size in 10. She was braver than anybody in the entire tribe, including my strongest warrior and myself, and even our matriarchal leader. Though little ever scared her, she’d cried over the simplest things, like a simple smile sent her way or the wind pushing her hair aside. Nobody really understood why the girl felt the way she did about things, but they all loved her, because she cheered them up in the winter when life was slow and times were tough. She had a horrible temper, too, cursing and throwing things when she got angry. But the girl had more passion in everything she did than anyone else in the tribe. When something seemed wrong, she made it right. She grew to be the voice of her band. Directing myself, and the matriarch, of what to do with our thoughts and visions to best lead us to survival and peace. But that girl died. Not literally, but figuratively. Something happened to her, but nobody knows why. Her hope had been lost. She needed someone strong to love, because she had given up. A black cloud still hangs over her to this day, as has carried over into our village with everything she touches. That girl was you, Tiva. And your father thinks that someone you need is me. I just wonder why I get to be the luckiest man alive.

Congress Prepares for Gunfight in the OK Corral By Glenn Mollette Both sides of the aisle have their guns loaded and aimed at the political opposition. Members of Congress nor the Senate are perspiring a drop. Each resembles Cool Hand Luke; unshaken and for good reason. They don't really give a big jiminy cricket. Why should they? As long as they are in office the gravy train never stops. The federal shutdown is looming over us. On September 30th life will be changed primarily for three groups: our military, our federal workers and our national parks. Social Security checks will not stop. Medicare payments will not stop. The post office will not stop. Soldiers in Afghanistan are at risk of taking a bullet or encountering roadside bomb. They are also at risk of being carried off the battlefield to the news that all their automatic pre-pay checks just bounced because Uncle Sam did not make the payroll deposit. How in the name of Betsy Ross could we ever expect an American soldier to be wearing our uniform while worrying if his paycheck will be a stupid IOU from the government! All the while, back at the OK Corral in the hallowed halls of Congress there will be no fear of being slow on the draw. No, no, noooo! They don't even have to

care. If there is a government shutdown their paychecks keep coming. Nothing can shut down the pay of the mighty do nothing Congress. I should take that back. Do you remember when the airlines had a hitch involving the budget for the air traffic controllers and Congress was affected? Congress had a meeting and resolved the issue faster than the President lights a cigarette after ducking out of the white house pressroom. The flight schedules created delays in travel for Congress. The House of Representatives approved by 361-41 a budget fix designed to avert their anticipated inconveniences and happily continued their weekend travels without a hitch. Congress opted out of Obamacare. They don't want Obamacare. Apparently, the President has a higher opinion of them than the average American citizens. Congress is too good to have the same insurance as average America. If Obamacare is bad for Congress and the President, then it's bad for the entire country. If there is not enough money to pay the military and the federal workers, there is not enough money to pay the President and Congress. Include the President and Congress in the same shutdown rule and you will see how fast Congress starts working together to resolve our budget dilemma.

IOWA BOW HUNTERS GEARING UP FOR DEER SEASON Leading up to the Oct. 1 start to their season, Iowa bow hunters have been busy hanging stands, trimming shooting lanes and checking trail cameras. There has been some activity in the woods and field edges, with youth hunters and disabled hunters getting an early start in the pursuit of Iowa’s whitetails. Some urban and park management hunts are also underway now. However, most of the 60,000 deer hunters expected to buy bow season tags climb into their stands, or blinds, in early October. Dealing again with another dry summer, there will be some adjustments in the early days. Deer will key in green food such as clover early as well as acorns as they begin to fall. Hunting food sources and along trails to them are very good early season strategies. Scouting is helpful, especially as hunters pin down food sources. Some soybean fields were planted late, due to spring flooding and may still show a lot of “green.” With a bone-dry summer, many acres of

corn were chopped for sileage. That has left fields bare that might otherwise have offered food and cover for deer and other wildlife. Fields planted to cover crops of rye or radishes might be a surprise bonus. Acorns are also a primary source of food for fall whitetails. There are mixed reports on oaks this year in portions of Iowa. If white oak acorns are on the ground, they are most preferred by deer. Most early season deer activity is tied to food. Bucks are more sedentary, feeding and putting on winter weight. Warm temperatures would keep them lying low until rut activities escalate. Towards late October, however, deer movement increases, building to the peak of the breeding season in mid-November. Stay Safe Up There! Ahead of the season, hunters should check their gear, as well as their stands. Falls associated with tree stand use are the most common hunting accident during the bow season. Stands and ladders should be

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THANK YOU THANK YOUS WE WANT to thank the Clarksville coach and cheerleaders for congratulating Courtney Tharp, our granddaughter, for being homecoming queen at WSR homecoming while we were at McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Friday evening. That was very thoughtful. Thanks so much. Jim and Alice Jacobs ___________________ ST-40-1x THANK YOU to the sponsors and golfers at the 2013 Boy Scout Golf Outing at Round Grove Golf Course. It was a great success! Troop 26 ___________________ TJ-40-1x THANK YOU for all the gifts, cards and best wishes we received for our 50th anniversary. A special thank you to our children and grandchildren for making our day very special. 50 Years. We have been truly blessed. Roger and Donna Negen ___________________ ST-40-1x THERE ARE many people who helped make my 90th birthday so special. I appreciated the cards, phone calls, beautiful flowers and coffee visitors. To each of you, thank you. A special thanks to my family for hosting the coffee on Sunday and for those who attended. Thank you Cindy Johnson, for preparing the cupcakes and family meal. It was a wonderful day and I feel truly blessed. Gladys Wubbena ___________________ TJ-40-1 I WOULD like to thank my family, friends and neighbors who have sent cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls to make my 80th birthday a very special one. God Bless you all and again, many thanks. Marlene Mennenga ___________________ ST-40-1 A BIG THANK YOU to all those who attended our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Also for all the Beautiful Cards, gifts, phone calls, your prayers, etc. God Bless You All. Art & June Buseman ___________________ ST-40-1

Now Hiring Christensen Farms is seeking a

Repair & Maintenance Technician in the Buffalo Center, IA area. Qualified individuals have experience in electrical work and welding as well as general repair and maintenance. Full time position with great benefits and pay!

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Multiple Seasonal Opportunities Apply Today! Innovative Ag Services is Ramping Up for their Fall Busy Season! ason! Positions Starting Soon at our Packard Location: Operations Laborers (CDL Requirements may differ based on Specific Responsibilities) lities) IAS offers Competitive Compensation, & Will Train. For More information & To Apply Today www.innovativeag.com/careers Apply Today!

Homecoming North Butler

Sponsored by the following area businesses:

Adelmund Concrete & Trucking, Greene Allan Industrial Coatings, Allison Allison-Greene Pharmacies Allison Hardware Allison Propane Allison Public Library American Tool & Engineering, Greene Bob’s Feed & Seed, Bristow Butler County Abstract, Allison Butler County Mutual Ins. Assoc., Allison Butler County REC Butler County TribuneJournal Car Country Auto Body, Allison Casey’s General Store, Allison City of Allison Clayton’s Bakery & Coffee Shop, Greene Cooper Motors, Allison Dralle’s Department Store, Greene Dralle Plumbing & Heating, Allison Dumont Telephone Company Farm Bureau Financial Services – Dennis Jungling, Allison Farmers Cooperative Co., Allison/Bristow/Greene Freese Trucking, Bristow Gail’s Beauty Shop, Allison Greene Insurance Services, Inc. Greene Lumber Co. Gronigan’s, Allison Hansell Ag Repair, Allison J & C Grocery, Allison & Dumont Jensen’s Bridgeway, Greene Landers Hardware Hank, Greene Landers-Ulfers Insurance & Real Estate, Allison

2013

BEARCAT FOOTBALL

Football: front row: Coach Tyler Opperman, Coach Jordan Vanderloop, Colton Card, Trent Merfeld, Cody Nelson, Dillon Rademaker, Shaylon Lahr, Coach Travis Miller, Coach Mark Rusch. Second row: Erika Dralle, Dalton Aukes, Austin Janssen, Jacob Groeneveld, Sheldon Leavens, Jacob Goodrich, Dalton Nelson, Tyler Brinkman, Brayden Hammer. Third row: Ramsey Kock, Ethan Weitzenkamp, Anthony Fitzgerald, Reed Christensen, Dillon Barth, Gerod Schafer, Noah Heathcott, Carter Lewis. Fourth row: Jaret Wunsch, Clay Shultz, Owen Landers, Bryce Bruns, Cody Nederhoff, Trae Ulrich, James Seehusen. Back row: Dylan Fehlberg, Reid Lammers, Connor Huberg, Michael DeBerg, Todd Dolan, Chase Spratt.

BEARCAT CROSS COUNTRY

Liebe Care Center, Greene Lincoln Savings Bank, Member FDIC, Allison/ Greene Miller Building Supplies, Allison NAPA Auto Parts, Greene O’Brien Service & Towing, Greene Pam’s Place, Allison Roling Ford, Shell Rock Ross Plumbing & Heating, Greene Smith’s Etc., Greene Sneed Insurance Agency, Greene Strive Fitness...The 24 Hr. Fitness Center, Greene Sult Electric, Allison Susan’s All-Style Salon, Allison T & M Foods, Greene The Hair Corner, Bristow Voss Studio, Austinville

North Butler Homecoming

Activities: Homecoming theme is “Superheroes”

Dress up days Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Hawaiian/Beach Day Wednesday - Decade Day Thursday - Class Color Day Friday - Bearcat Spirit Day Thursday, October 4 Class Relays @ football field, a.m. Parade, 6:30 p.m. Community Pep Rally & Coronation, 7 p.m. (Old Gym) Friday, October 5 Student Pep Rally, afternoon Homecoming Game vs. the Pirates of Postville, 7 p.m. Homecoming Dance, 9:30-11:30 p.m. in High School Commons

Cross Country: front row: Kayla Jacobs, Lauren Jepperson, Lisa Feldman, Kym Evanson, Madison Kreimeyer, Isabel Derdzinski, Allison Fox, Darrian Spainhower, Addyson Clark. Middle row: Jo Anna Schafer, Matthew Davis, Tyler Holm, Danny Mouw, Caleb Wedeking, Alan Peters, Dylan Anderson, Addison Johnson, Brandon Heuer, Ryland Erickson, Maria Derdzinski, Dawson Clark. Back row: Coach MaTina Clark, Noah Leerhoff, Jerod Ballhagen, Drew Johnson, Nick Kabela, Gavin Scroggin, Avery Johnson, Clay Schurtz, Tristan Kabela, Gage Johnson, Coach Kirk Clark.

BEARCAT CHEER

Cheerleaders: front row: Bridget Staudt, Tiffany Hauser, Morgan Hobson, Cameo Kerr, Kirsten Keller, Elisa Cramer.Back row: Miranda Joebgen, Brooklyn Benning, Amanda McCary, Mady Bixby, Helena Holanova, Brylee Landers.

BEARCAT VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball: Front row: Stephanie Lursen, Kenzie Siemens, Channing Wunsch, Marisa Speedy, Emily Dolan, Katelyn Shultz. Middle row: Taylor Graven, Taylor Siemens, Makayla Hauser, Kayla Siemens, Katie Johnson, Callie Niedert, Bailey Green, Audrey Albrecht, Chloe Jensen. Back row: Coach Bryan Tabbert, Coach Joe Goodrich, Hallie Testroet, Taylor Jensen, Katie Junker, Jocelyn Lewis, Jenny Rottler, Haley Landers, Brookelynn Dye.