Woodbine Twiner 9-22-2010

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All about Applefest! See special insert!

This week in Woodbine

Spirit Birds Black and Gold is hosting a fundraiser and anyone in the community may get “Pinked.” Spirit birds are about to be released – more details will be announced homecoming week.

The Woodbine Twiner www.woodbinetwiner.com Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Volume 132, Issue 39

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The Official Newspaper of Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa

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Applefest headlining in Woodbine Sept. 25

TAKES Book Club to meet Oct. 6 The Woodbine Carnegie Library’s Book Club will meet from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the library. Discussions of books we read as a group or individually provide renewed awareness of the fun of reading. Reading books is not an outdated art. We only need to revive the habit.

Red Hats to meet Sept. 27 Red Hats will be going to the Sandwich Bowl in Harlan on Sept. 27. Meet at the Woodbine Methodist Church at 1:15 p.m. Please contact Barb Boeck at 647-2224 or Sondra Dickinson at 647-2568 if interested in attending.

Story Hour at the Woodbine Youth Library The Woodbine Youth Library will be hosting story hour from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning in October and running through April. Contact the library with questions at 6472750.

Dems to host fall rally Oct. 3 Harrison County Democrats fall rally, “We Do Democracy,” will be held 4-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm, 2159 Kenendy Ave., nine miles north of Missouri Valley off Laredo Ave. The rally will offer food and music, meet and greet Democratic candidates, auction and door prizes. Contact Pat Hart, 592-0518 or jpathart@iowatelecom.net.

Small business ‘Smart Start Workshop’ A one-time workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Logan Community Building in Logan. Agenda includes learning basics of starting a business, how to write a business plan, how to conduct market research and more. There is a registration fee. Call 712-256-6552 or e-mail ctrost@iwcc.edu to register. Pre-registration is required.

The Woodbine Applefest annually fills the historic brick streets of Woodbine with a plethora of activities including a car show (over 200 entries), flea market, craft show, quilt show, airplane rides, inflatables for children and more. Photo: Nikki Davis NIKKI DAVIS Editor After months of planning, the 22nd annual Woodbine Applefest is just around the corner, slated for Sept. 25 this year. The annual event draws thousands to Woodbine – filling Woodbine’s historic

brick streets (and every other street) with everything from food vendors, craft vendors, antiques, antique cars, tractors, apple pies, fun for children and more. The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will open the day – an annual event at Applefest. Pancakes will be served from 6:30-11 a.m. at the Harrison

ed to: purchasing dictionaries for each third grade, Woodbine student; sponsoring Boys and Girls State participants; donating to the Black and Gold Club (WHS athletic club); TeamMates mentoring activities; annual fishing derby at Willow Lake, taking fifth grade student to a Royals’ base-

ball game; donating funds to the Woodbine Public Library; and more. Other traditional favorites will pack the day. The annual craft fair will feature 70 venders and over 100 booths. The streets will be lined with flea market and See APPLEFEST Page 6

HCHS receives land donation PPEL MARY DARLING For The Twiner

Harrison County resident Sue Kramer has donated approximately 10 acres north of Magnolia to the Harrison County Humane Society for its use. “She attended one of our meetings, sat there and listened and signed up to foster,” vice-president Christiana Dickinson said. “That was exciting enough to get someone that wanted to foster animals.”

Dickinson said that night, Kramer e-mailed LuAnn Kahle, president of the organization, saying she had 10 acres of land near Magnolia she would donate if they were interested. “Just three days before that, at a meeting about doing a feasibility study, we were quoted $7,000,” Dickinson said. “They told us it would be a long time before we would be able to come up with the funds need- Sue Kramer donated approximately 10 acres north ed to buy land, and of Magnolia to the Harrison County Humane three days later we had Society. See HCHS Page 6 Photo: Submitted

Shelton retiring after 52 years MARY DARLING For The Twiner

WCS Homecoming Homecoming festivities begin with the jersey auction Sept. 26. Soup supper at 6:30 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m. See page 6 for a list of times, dates and places for homecoming activities.

County R.E.C. building. On the menu is all you can eat pancakes, ham, applesauce, coffee, juice and milk at $6 adults for $2 for children. Proceeds from the event cover an array of projects sponsored by Kiwanis. The pancake breakfast provides 70 to 80 percent of the group’s funds, including, but not limit-

John Shelton, right, talks with Clint Zieman, a D.O.T. employee. Between the two, they hold 107 years of experience together serving the community. Zieman was just one of the many people who stopped by the open house Sept. 16 to wish Shelton well on his retirement. Photo: Mary Darling

SWAIN REALTY Woodbine, Iowa

The next time you call the Harrison County Road Department, there will be another voice on the other end of the line. John Shelton, who has been that calming, welcoming voice for many years, just turned 70, and retired last week after a 52-year career with the department. According to Shelton, a number of reasons figured into his decision. “I had a birthday last week and turned 70 and decided that might be a good time to hang it up,” he said. He started his career in September of 1959, right out of Modale high school and was brought on as a rodman on the survey crew. With the exception of one year, Shelton has See SHELTON Page 6

NEW LISTING: Commercial Property 3169 Hwy 30, Woodbine. Includes 15 unit Storage Bldg., Office or Retail space with 2 entrances, Hwy 30, frontage, 2 acres. Randy Pryor 712-644-7610

PASSES “Passage of the PPEL renewal vote will translate into excellent benefits for our students.” ~Superintendant Tom Vint NIKKI DAVIS Editor It only took two times being listed on a ballot for it to pass – but Woodbine Community School’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (better known as PPEL) was renewed. On Sept. 14, the PPEL was placed on the ballot for a special election for Woodbine residents. Despite it being denied during primary elections in June of this year, it passed this time by a 165 to 37 margin. PPEL was first voted in during a 2002 election See PPEL Page 6 Motivated Seller

712-647-2741 Randy Pryor, Broker 644-7610 MILLARD HOUSE Roger Barry, Asso. Broker 647-2323 NEW LISTING 401 Normal - Woodbine 608 Ely St. Leroy Burbridge, Asso.Broker 592-0085 201 Ely - Woodbine 42 9th St • Woodbine Woodbine Unique, Historic, Cindy Pryor 647-2741 Agent: Leroy Burbridge 2 BR home, updated w new 2 bR starter home with Original, Must see to Bill Hutcheson 592-2330 712-592-0085 windows, siding & doors. detached garage appreciate! Jerry Baldwin 269-2336 Price Lowered Excellent condition $69,000 $45,000 - Randy $186,000 Tony Smith 592-9817 Cindy Pryor 712-647-8899 $110,000 Pryor 644-7610 Denise Baldwin 269-2337 Check out our website for more listings and interior photos. www.swainrealty.homestead.com


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