THE GUIDE 10 9 2014

October 9, 2014

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Area marching bands compete in Cedar Rapids Read all these stories, and much MORE, in THE NEWS this week!

• City approves purchase of property for new police station • Supervisors open farmland bids • Local fire department reminds residents that “Working smoke alarms save lives!”

• Grant allows Quasqueton to grow greener • News from Aurora • School News & Sports, Area Community & Business News • Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Community Events, Area Obituaries, Recipe Box, Color Photos, More!

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A small flame can get out of control and turn into a large, uncontrollable fire in less than 30 seconds. Use the following tips to build a escape plan for your family.

Plan for two ways to escape from each room.

If you live in a multi-story apartment building, map out as many escape routes as possible to exit stairways on your floor of the building.

If you live in a multi level building, plan to use the stairs-never the elevator-to escape a fire.

A secondary route might be a window onto an adjacent roof or a collapsible ladder for escape from upper-story windows. Purchase only collapsible ladders evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

Plan for everyone in your home, including babies and others who need help to escape.

Pick a meeting location away from your home.

Practice getting out with your eyes closed, crawling low to the floor and keeping your mouth covered.

Involve children in making and practicing your escape plan.

Teach children to never hide during a fire; they must get out and stay out.

Clear toys, boxes and other debris from exits.

Check that windows open easily. Fix any that stick.

Be sure that security bars on doors and windows have a quick-release latch, and everyone knows how to open them.

Practice your family escape drill with everyone in your family

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Keep your family safe from fires

In only a matter of minutes, a small house fire can rage out of control. Heat temperatures from the building fire can reach up to 1,500°F. The flames emit carbon monoxide gas, which is odorless, colorless and tasteless–and can cause immediate unconsciousness, followed by death.

Every family should have and practice a home escape plan to follow in the event of a fire. The plan should include drawing a diagram of your home, marking the locations of windows and doors; planning two escape routes out of every room of your home; setting up a meeting place outside of the home for everyone to go following an escape; and practicing the escape plan once a month. Every member of the family and frequent visitors to the home should know and practice the escape route. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stresses that even children as young as 3 years old can understand an escape plan.

Safety Tips •Complete a home fire safety checklist and identify fire risks in your home. •Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. •Place smoke alarms on each floor of your home and in each bedroom. •Make sure that everyone in the home can hear the smoke alarm from their bedrooms. •Make a family fire escape plan and practice it once a month. •Make sure that everyone in the house understands the family fire escape plan. •Place fire extinguishers throughout your home and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them. •Never leave food unattended on the stove, keep all matches and lighters out of the reach of children, and don’t place portable heaters near flammable materials.

Community Links •Attend events offered by the local fire department. •Learn how to use a fire extinguisher through your local fire department.

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Use only a three-slot outlet for appliances with a three-prong plug

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Replace any appliance or tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks.

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Check to make sure light bulb wattage is no higher than what is rated for the fixture.

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To prevent overheating, allow air space around heat-producing appliances such as TVs, plug-in radios, stereo sets, computers and powerful lamps.

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Be sure all electrical equipment bears the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label.

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Avoid using extension cords on a permanent basis and consider having additional circuits or outlets added by a professional to avoid using extension cords on an ongoing basis.

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Avoid overloading outlets.

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If outlets or switch plates feel warm to the touch, shut off the circuit and have it checked by an electrician.

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Don’t place cords underneath rugs and furniture, and do not run cords behind baseboards, curtains and in high-traffic areas.

10. Give special consideration to appliances that use 1,000 or more watts, such as refrigerators, hot plates, irons, microwave ovens, dishwashers, heaters, and air conditioners. Avoid plugging them into the same outlet or circuit.

11. Do not exceed 1,500 watts for each outlet or circuit.

12. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line.

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Smoke alarms at home

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

Safety Tips *Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. *Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. *It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds they all sound. *Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. *There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires. *Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both types of alarms in the home. *A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove. *People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. *Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

The News & The Guide Facts Smoke alarms should be installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level. Smoke alarms should be connected so when one sounds, they all sound.

Most homes do not have this level of protection.

Roughly 2 out of 3 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms are not working.

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“Material used in this special feature reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2014 NFPA.”

About Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.

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Fire facts Home fires

In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage. *On average, seven people died in U.S. home fires per day from 2007 to 2011. *Cooking is the leading cause home fires and home fire injuries, followed heating equipment. *Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths. *Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2012, 8 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 44 deaths.

Smoke alarms Almost three of five (60%) of reported home fire deaths in 2007 to 2011 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 93% of the time, while battery powered alarms operated only 79% of the time.

When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead.

An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, or where extra time is needed, to awaken or assist others, both types of alarms, or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms are recommended.

Escape Planning

According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.

Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half never practiced it.

One-third (32%) of respondents who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available is often less. Only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!

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Smoking materials

During 2007-2011 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires, resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280 injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year.

Sleep was a factor in 31% of the home smoking material fire deaths.

Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five (18%) of home smoking fire deaths.

In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe,” that is have reduced ignition strength and less likely to start fires.

Electrical

About half (48%) of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable or stationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range.

Electrical failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 48,000 home fires per year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and nearly $1.5 billion in direct property damage.

Candles During 2007-2011 candles caused 3% of home fires, 4% of home fire deaths, 7% of home fire injuries and 6% of direct property damage from home fires.

On average, there are 32 home candle fires reported per day.

More than one-third of these fires (36%) started in the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that only 13% of candle users burn candles in the bedroom most often.

Nearly three in five candle fires (56%) start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.

Cooking

U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cookingrelated fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.

Two of every five home fires started in the kitchen.

Unattended cooking was a factor in 34% of reported home cooking fires.

Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials.

Ranges accounted for the 57% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%.

Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking and hot food and drinks than being burned in a cooking fire.

Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries not related to fires. According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, two out of five of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns.

Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 15% of the cooking fire deaths.

Heating

The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.

Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (33%) of home heating fires and four out of five (81%) home heating deaths.

Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.

In most years, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries.

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2014 Fire Prevention Week Quiz

The 2014 Fire Prevention Week’s theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives; Test Yours Every Month!” Learn all about smoke alarm safety with this quiz & be sure to share your results!

1) When a smoke alarm fails to operate, it is usually because: ____ The fire is too far away ____ The smoke alarm is too old ____ Batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead ____ Batteries are inserted incorrectly 2014 Fire Prevention Week Quiz 2) _____ fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. ____One of every five ____Two of every five ____Three of every five ____Four of every five 3) NFPA’s 2014 Fire Prevention Week theme is what? ____ Smoke Alarms, A Sound You Can Live With! ____Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month! ____ Test Your Smoke Alarms Today! ____Does Your Smoke Alarm Beep Where You Sleep?

4) How should you test a smoke alarm? ____ Push the test button using your finger. ____ Use a stick or broom to push the test button ____ Light a fire in the fireplace ____ Burn toast in the toaster 5) How often should you test all of your smoke alarms?

____Smoke alarms don’t need to be tested ____Test smoke alarms when you change your clocks each fall ____Test smoke alarms at least once a month ____Test smoke alarms every holiday 6) A smoke alarm should be installed where?

____Inside each bedroom room and on every level of the home ____Inside each bedroom, in the kitchen and on every level of the home ____Inside each bedroom, in the kitchen, in the attic and on every level of the home ____Inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home 7) Smoke alarms should be replaced every...? ____ 5 years from installation

____ 5 years from manufacture ____ 10 years from installation ____ 10 years from manufacture 8) If your smoke alarms sounds whenever you cook, you should: ____ Replace the smoke alarm with a photoelectric type alarm and be sure the alarm is at least 10 feet from the stove. ____ Remove the battery and place it at least 10 feet away from the alarm ____ Remove the smoke alarm so it does not sound when you cook ____ Cook with low heat 9) If your smoke alarm makes a chirping sound you should ____ Replace the smoke alarm ____ Replace the battery ____ Test the alarm ____ Move the alarm to another location 10) With today’s modern furnishings and construction, you may have as little as ___ to escape a home fire. ____ 15 minutes ____ 10 minutes ____ 5 minutes ____ 3 minutes 11) If the smoke alarm sounds, you should do what? ____ Stop what you are doing and investigate ____ Gather precious items and get outside ____ Stop what you are doing and get outside ____ Try to put out the fire 12) What four things to do if the smoke alarm sounds? ____ Get up, know 2 ways out, get outside, go to your outside meeting place ____ Get up, find out what’s wrong, get outside, go to your outside meeting place ____ Find out what is wrong, call the fire department, get outside, go to your outside meeting place ____ Get up, push the hush button, get outside, go to your outside meeting place Answers: 1. Batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead 2. Three of every five 3. Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!

4. Push the test button using your finger.

5. Test smoke alarms at least once a month 6. Inside each bedroom, in the kitchen, in the attic and on every level of the home 7. 5 years from installation 8. Replace the smoke alarm with a photoelectric type alarm and be sure the alarm is at least 10 feet from the stove.

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Home fire safety checklist Is your home free of hazards?

Check electrical appliances for loose or frayed cords. Do not place wires under rugs.Check for outlets overloaded with plugs; including TV, computer, stereo, and printer.Install GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your home; especially near sources of water like your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room.

Use the correct bulb wattage for home light fixtures. If any appliances spark, smell unusual or overheat, replace or get repaired by a professional.

Lamps and nightlights should not touch any fabrics (bedspreads, drapes).

Electrical blankets are unplugged when not in use.

Check for frayed or loose cords and any odd smell. If a problem is detected, replace.

Supervise children around the stove and microwave.

Candles should be out of reach of children and pets, curtains and furniture. Never leave candles unattended.

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Extension offers Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management CIC

Delaware County Conservation to sponsor photo contest

A Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 23 at Buchanan County Extension, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Registration begins at 8:30 AM followed by a session 9-11:30 AM. Registration is $35 on or before Oct. 16 and $45 after Oct. 16. To register or learn more, call Rosemary at 319-334-7161.

CIC credit will be available for in categories 7D (Community Insect Management), 8 (Public Health Pest Control) and 10 (Demonstration and Research).

Get a camera and spend some time in one of the Delaware County Conservation parks or wildlife areas taking a unique shot of wildlife, scenery, or people enjoying the outdoors.

Once again Delaware County Conservation is sponsoring an amateur photo contest. Color or black and white photos up to a 5"x7" size are welcome.

(No 8x10s accepted.) Photos should not be mounted, bordered, or matted, but need to be submitted on a CD that allows the conservation department to use in brochures, website, etc.

All pictures must be taken in Delaware County, and if printed from a computer, they must be on photo paper.

Photos should fit into one of the following categories: • Nature - A beautiful sunset, a gorgeous moon shining, clouds, rolling hills, wildflowers, the fall trees as they show off their beauty, snow scenes, etc.

• Wildlife - Birds, deer, turkey, frogs,

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Harvest weight limit exemption effective for 60 days As combines start hitting the field this week, Governor Branstad signed into effect a proclamation granting a temporary weight limit exemption for trucks on Iowa roads. The proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment of corn, soybeans, hay, straw and stover, by 12.5% per axle (up to a maximum of 90,000 pounds) without the need for an oversize/overweight permit. The exemption is for 60 days beginning Oct. 1.

The 2014 proclamation again applies to loads transported on all highways within Iowa, excluding the interstate system.

Trucks cannot exceed the truck’s regular maximum by more than 12.5% per axle and must obey the posted limits on all roads and bridges.

“With a bountiful crop expected this harvest season, we are proud Iowa farmers have the privilege of another weight limit exemption. We as farmers understand the harvest weight proclamation is not a right by law, but a petition to the Governor,” said Jerry Mohr, a farmer from Eldridge and president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).

The proclamation directs the Iowa Department of Transportation to monitor the operation of the proclamation, assure public safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved.

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Around the district, and strong senior rankings

I recently visited the Bremer County farm of Luke Schuldt, who showed me some of his efforts to boost the health of his soil, prevent erosion and limit the chemicals that get into our waterways. Luke sows rye grass on the standing beans, which soak up nitrogen that fertilizes next seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crops. It is always educational to hear and see what producers are doing to meet the current and future challenges of nutrient management. I also had an opportunity to be at the Oelwein Veterans Park re-dedication last Saturday. The ceremony was well attended and marked the final phase of installation of all the memorials.

The area is truly remarkable. Upon entry, there is a stone marker that reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a place of honor. Please conduct yourselves with dignity and respect at all times.â&#x20AC;? I wish to commend all who dedicated themselves and resources to this fine memorial area.

The crops are maturing rapidly, and soon many large pieces of farm machinery will be on the roads. Please use extra caution, so we can have a healthy, safe and successful harvest season.

Health and safety are two of the things that make Iowa such a great place to live for people of all ages, including seniors. Did you know that Iowa is among Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top ten Best Places to Retire? We earned that status because of our great health care and relatively low cost of living, according to Bankrate.

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Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Rankings Senior Report shows Iowa seniors are healthier than those in most other states. Some of our successes include excellent flu vaccination coverage, low hospital deaths and high volunteer rates among older Iowans.

However, Iowa seniors still face challenges. AARP and other groups say more needs to be done to improve long-term care, including expanding services provided in Iowa homes and communities rather than nursing homes. A high percentage of nursing home residents in Iowa have low care needs that could be more cost-effectively handled at home, where most seniors say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer to be.

Unfortunately, the State Scorecard on Long-Term Services shows that in-home caregivers are not easy to come by in Iowa. Our state ranks 48th in percentage of home health and personal care aides for older Iowans, leaving family members feeling stressed and worried for their own health and livelihood as they provide unpaid care for loved ones.

I am hopeful that the Legislature will continue to ensure a great quality of life for older Iowans so that more seniors choose Iowa as their home.

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On Sept. 15, Buchanan County Agriculture Extension Council approved implementation of volunteer policies and procedures. Buchanan County residents deserve the best services we can provide. Providing quality programs cannot be accomplished without volunteer aid. Our roster of volunteers is made up of the most passionate hard working group you would ever meet, but no formal program supports their efforts. So implementation of a volunteer program that is professional, unbiased, and supportive of its volunteers, programs and community is imperative.

We now have procedures for advertising our volunteer needs and a process to interview and place volunteers in roles that serves both of our interests. There is a handbook so volunteers know Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach goals and priorities, chain of command, sets conduct expectations and provides volunteers with the tools they need.

Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach has hundreds of volunteers who lead 4-H clubs, organize and work fair shows, along with Master Gardeners and Master Conservationists who volunteer in the community and help out at Farmers Market and office volunteers. Not to mention our Council and Youth Advisory Committee who set the policies that staff implement. One group that we, staff, could not do without at fair are the Youth County Council members. These youth help us with everything from taking photos to typing certificates.

Again we could not do what we do without the help of volunteers. Below is an announcement of current volunteer needs.

Volunteers wanted Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach needs volunteers to assist with 4-H programming. Currently we are accepting volunteer applications for a 4-H Horse Show Superintendent. The selected volunteer will work with the Youth Advisory Council and staff to continue the hard work of the current committee to enhance and expand a strong Buchanan County 4-H Horse Show.

Superintendent responsibilities include organizing the horse show with the assistance of staff and other committee members. Facilitate discussion within the committee at pre- and post-fair meetings. Coordinate other 4-H and youth educational activities, such as a workshop during the year. A superintendent appointment is a three-year commitment.

We are accepting applications for Horse Show Committee members also. Committee members are expected to work with the team to conduct a top horse program for our youth.

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Northeast Iowa RC&D to work with area producers on two new projects

Time for a check-up

2015 Medicare Part D plans are announced

October is the month for Iowans on Medicare to start their annual Part D check-up. During this month Medicare announces its prescription drug plans (Part D) for 2015. “Iowa will have 29 stand alone drug plans in 2015, compared to 32 for 2014,” said Kris Gross from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). “It is very important that Iowans do a Part D check-up and see if their current plans will still provide the best coverage for 2015.”

There have been several plan changes that will affect Iowans. Seven plans were dropped and four new plans were added. Thirteen plans show reduced premiums and 13 plans increased theirs. The lowest premium will be $15.70. None of the plans cover brand name drugs in the coverage gap, but several cover generic drugs. There are five plans that are available at $0 for people who qualify for the full Part D extra help.

The Part D deductible for 2015 is $320. The coverage gap is reached when total drug costs (what participants and the plan pay) equal $2,960. Participants get out of the coverage gap when out-of-pocket drug costs equal $4,700.

Every Part D plan offering a plan in 2015 must send an Annual Notice of Change to plan members by Sept. 30. This notice explains formulary (drugs covered), benefit and premium changes for 2015. It is very important to watch for this notice and read it carefully. Participants may be able to save a lot of money by changing plans for 2015.

Anyone whose plan will not be available in 2015 should receive a plan termination letter

by Oct. 2. Those who have drug coverage through an employer-provided plan must receive a notice by Oct. 15 telling if their coverage for 2015 is at least as good as Medicare’s. This is called a creditable coverage notice.

By Oct. 15, participants will be able to go to www.medicare.gov to compare Medicare drug plans available for next year. This Internet tool can help participants decide if they want to stay with a current plan or switch to a plan that better meets their needs for the next year. Those who don’t use a computer may consider asking family members to help them, go to a local public library or call SHIIP. SHIIP is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa with counselors available across the state to help you compare Medicare drug plans. For the nearest SHIIP site call 1-800-351-4664 (TTY 1-800-735-2942) or go to www.therightcalliowa.gov .

Those choosing to change plans must enroll in the new plan between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. During this same period participants can enroll in a Medicare prescription drug (Part D) plan if they missed the enrollment deadline earlier this year. SHIIP counselors can assist with enrollment in a Part D plan also. Those happy with the plan they have and what it will offer next year don’t need to do anything as enrollment will continue into next year.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced awards for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), two of which were awarded to Northeast Iowa RC&D. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the CIG program through the 2014 Farm Bill. Each state selects proposals intended to stimulate the development and adoption of new conservation approaches, in conjunction with agricultural production. The grants awarded to Northeast Iowa RC&D will be used to work with area producers to promote grass fed livestock and to promote champion producers practicing conservation.

The first project was awarded $75,000 for a three-year project to evaluate land-use change before and after targeted producer outreach, education and demonstration of conservation practices by using a new method of classifying land cover. The goal of the project is to promote conservation and quantify the efforts of education and outreach to producers on land use patterns in northeast Iowa.

The second project, “Marketing Northeast Iowa’s Grass Fed Livestock,” was awarded $40,000 and will run through September 2016. The focus is on branding and marketing grass-fed livestock in northeast Iowa to advance the sustainability of agricultural products in environmentally sound livestock management systems.

Iowa NRCS is providing a total $388,042 to projects across the state. Grant recipients are all non-governmental organizations partnering with other organizations to help them complete their goals.

To find more information or to see a complete list of the Conservation Innovation Grant recipients, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov. For information about Northeast Iowa RC&D’s upcoming projects, call 563-864-7112.

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Early in the season, the deer herd will have plenty of places to hide as the corn harvest is just getting underway. In these conditions, hunting food sources initially, and then preparing for the rut in late October through mid November is a common strategy.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), which affected the deer herd in certain local areas, was not reported in 2014. Deer will begin moving in to those areas where a void was created by the disease in 2012 and 2013.

The archery season closes on Dec. 5 for the shotgun deer hunting seasons, and then opens again on Dec. 22 until Jan. 10.

Deer regulations are similar to last year with no changes other than fewer paid antlerless deer license in many counties.

There is a listing online of special deer hunts often associated with state parks or urban areas that bow hunters can participate. These hunts, at www.iowadnr.gov/deerhunting, often have extra requirements and the local host organization should be contacted for more information.

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They do not feed on the blood or inject a venom or saliva. Responses to the bites vary. With some people the bites well up like a mosquito bite, some turn red, and yet with some people there is no reaction at all other than the initial pain. These insects are mostly attracted to people wearing light or bright colored clothing, and some people who are sweating tend to attract the insects more.

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Fish are starting to go on a feeding frenzy to prepare for wininsects are beneficial as during the sumter and next springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spawn. For anglers, that means some of mer they are present in fields, woodlands, the best fishing of the year is right around the corner. gardens and landscapes. These insects Joe Larscheid, chief of the DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fisheries Bureau, says fall are generalist predators that feel on many is a close second to spring as the top season to fish because the different types of pretty including spider fish will get into predictable patterns making them easier to lomites, thrips, aphids, and other insect cate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panfish, especially yellow perch, will form large schools eggs. Minute pirate bugs are an important as the water temperature cools so look for a lot of boats in predator of corn earworm eggs in corn one area. In the rivers, fish will move to the deepest holes for fields. The presence and abundance of the winter so fishing the outside bends of the river is a good football bugs varies year to year, therefore strategy,â&#x20AC;? Larscheid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall is often overlooked as a prime widespread control is not advised. The fishing time because many of us are in hunting mode or are beneficial role of these insects in the envi- busy with school activities, but there is excellent fishing to be had and many of our trophy fish are caught in the fall.â&#x20AC;? ronment outweighs the few weeks of bitUsing live bait, particularly minnows, and a slower presentaing that they inflict. Suggestions for keep- tion are keys when fishing in cooler water. Targeting areas of ing minute pirate bugs from biting include wearing dark a lake or river where the water is warmer can also improve clothing on the warm, still days they are the most active success. In lakes, shallow water along the north shore will be on. Repellents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually effective, but each person warmer and in lakes and rivers, areas where small creeks enter may want to try different types to see if they work for will be warmer.

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Team organizers are grateful to Deb Hinde for making and donating the quilt and to Angie Flaucher for donating the fabric. Pictured are Dianne Hepke, Chris Dunne and Billie Jo Wienhold.

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Photography Artist Gary Wilson recently put together a Super Hero comic book cover, (pictured at right) featuring employees at the Buchanan County Health Center Long Term Care.

The comic book cover was submitted in a contest at the Iowa Health Care Association & Iowa Center for Assisted Living Convention and Trade Show held recently in Des Moines.

Families are encouraged to bring out their little ghouls and goblins for trick or treating at Buchanan County Health Center Long Term Care on Halloween Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:15-7 PM. Residents will be making treat bags as part of a craft project. If families would like to donate a bag of snack size candy to fill treat bags, please leave it with Dodie, Harvey, or Dianne in the BCHC Activity Department.

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The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services recently released county cash rent survey results. In Iowa, averag e rent for non-irrigated cropland is up $5 to $260 per acre compared to last year. Grundy County reported the highest rent at $322, one of three Iowa counties averaging above $300 per acre. The lowest rate was found in Appanoose County at $149 per acre.

The average cropland rental rate in Buchanan County was $272/acre.

Surrounding counties were reporte d as By Steven C. Smith follows: Benton, $270; Black Hawk, At their August meeting, the In$278; Bremer, $271; Delaware, $267; dependence Comm unity School Fayette, $260; and Linn, $247.

District (ICSD) took action to move forward in the demolition A recent Issues facing and development of the former Gallup surjunior/senior high school site America vey com(pictured). This came after the pared the views of Hispanics versus City of Independence decide the overall population on six topics d including the economy, immigration, not to pursue the acquisition of healthcare and poverty. Forty percen the property when estimates to t of all U.S. adults surveyed betwee bring the building up to code n July and September this year named and functionality ranged from the economy as the most import $2,395,000 to $3,285,000. ant issue facing Americans. Hispan At that meeting, Board Presiics also ranked it their highest concer n.

On the topic of immigration, 25% of Hispanics ranked it as their top concern, compared to the genera l population at 15%. In contrast, 18% of adults in the nation compared to 13% of Hispanics felt government dissatisfaction was most import ant.

Of least concern to Hispanic respondents was terrorism (4%) and nationally adults ranked povert y lowest (4%).

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Iowa is the “7th The weather was gorgeous Sunday as the community of Monti held most happy state its annual Apple Gallop 5K run/walk in America” according to personal financial and Fall Festival, which featured vensocial network WalletHub. The research dors with crafts, apples, wine and more. analyzed the 50 states and District of CoThose attending could also enjoy a meal lumbia across 26 key metrics ranging from topped off with homemade ice cream and

By Steven C. Smith emotional health to income levels to sports apple desserts.

At Monday night’s Independence participation rates. Iowa results are as follows City council Pictured at right are vendors Jack meeting Mayor Pro-Tem Robert with 1 = best and 25 = average: Hill informed Mellinger and Wayne Gonnerman with the city council that Mayor Bonita 26th – Satisfaction Index Davis will handmade wooden toys. Dave Differding need to step away from her duties 27th – Hedonometer Score as mayor of Timeless Prairie Orchard explains the for period of time due to health 9th – Physical Health Index problems. differences between various apple Mayor Davis has been advised 21st – Depression Rate by her doctor varieties. to remove herself from the deman 16th – Life Expectancy ds and stress Below, Suzanne Flexsenhar runs associated with the office while 10th – Income Level she regain toward the finish line. dent Brian Eddy indicated health. At the present time it appear 29ths–her Work Hours he dures are for the district to s she will do the had received calls from interneed to be away from her duties 6thweeks – Commute Time demolition on the building(s). for six ested developers. In September, but no more than eight weeks.

7th – Income Growth Rate The board will be discussing this the board moved forward with During this time Mayor Pro-Te 7th – Divorce Rate at the October board meetin m Hill will g. taking sealed bids for the sale be performing duties of mayor. of We are also organizing a In the interim, garage U.S. Department of the old high school, bus barn and residents are asked to call the City Manager IWD grant sale for sometime in October for Labor awarded Iowa land. Bids for these properties Al Roder, their council person items that still remain in the old or Hill with Development (IWD) over $1.78 Workforce were due at the administratio any concerns. Contact inform n Jr./Sr. High School. We haven' ation is on the million to enhance the unemployment insurt office by noon, Sept. 11. city website. set that date yet but hope to ance system through technology leading to fiOn Monday, ICSD Superintennalize that soon.” faster claims processing and enhanced prevendent Jean Peterson confirmed, Demolition of the building is tion of overpayments. IWD received 100% of “We did not receive any bids on estimated at a cost of approx the funding requested in the grant process. ithe building and property. The mately $225,000, which does not Additionally, IWD is implementing a parboard is now looking into what (Christine Dale take into consideration hazardous ticipant profile to allow claimants real-time it will cost and what the proceBy Photos) Kris Wilge nbus ch, THE material testing or removal.

NEWS electronic access to their unemployment During their regular Buchanan Countyinformation Board and the department is enhancing of Supervisors meeting on Monda y, Gary the Gisdata integrity components to meet new sel, Ellen Gaffney and Ralph Kremerguidelines held a recently established. public hearing on the adoption

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS of an Assessment of Wind Energy Conve During their regular Buchanan CounLast week Gov. rsion Property Ordinance. Kirk Kraft and Craig tax relief Branstad’s office ty Board of Supervisors meeting on FrickeProperty from • Property tax statement According to Buchanan Coun- District; Kristi Keast (DEM), RPMAccess were present for the Monday, Ellen Gaffney, Ralph Kremer data showing Buchanan County hearinreleased g.

• Utility bill ty Auditor and Election Com- Quentin Stanerson (REP).

RPMAccess is a wind energy and Gary Gissel discussed the legal dereceiving $240,558.55 in state back-fill develois pment • Bank statement Full sample ballots will be missioner Cindy Gosse, the company that is in the process scription of pasture land owned by the funding.

Taxpayers are receiving $402,100 in of develo ping • Paycheck following local candidates will published in THE NEWS and a 231-megawatt wind farm consis county. Auditor Cindy Gosse had corting credits, of ap- for a total of $642,658.55, in the 2013 • Other government document be on the ballot for the Nov. 4 THE GUIDE later this month. proximately 100 wind turbines rected the legal description. The preassessment year. spread across The following acceptable Pre-registration encouraged election (incumbents indicated sections of Middlefield Towns vious description had not included an The funding to Iowa counties is part of hip in Buchanproofs of identifi cation must be Commissioner Gosse encourby asterisk): County Supervian Count y and Prairie and Adam Towns area of the pasture that was being used. thehips passage of Senate File 295, which Gov. Arctic ice and Every sor (vote for two): Larry Hickey ages those who wish to vote current and valid, and contain in Delaware County. year during Branstad signed into law June 12, 2013.

The The pasture lease will now be for 86.5 earthquakes (DEM), Don Shonka (DEM), in the Nov. 4 General Election an expiration date and photo: Earlier in the year, Kraft had the summer relief package represents the largest tax acres. Gosse was directed by the board workedtax with • Iowa driver’s license to register early if they are not *Gary Gissel (REP), Clayton months, Arctic sea ice retreats toward Zoning Director Chad Beatty reduction in Iowa history ($4.4 billion over 10 to advertise the pasture ground for and Assist ant • Out-of-state driver’s license Ohrt (REP); County Treasurer: already registered. Voters may the North Pole; however, measu County Attorney Michael Hudso years), property tax reduction for all classes of rebid. The bids will be opened at 10:15 n on estab• Non-driver identification *Amy Wright (DEM), Suzy register on Election Day; howments indicate this year it shrank lishing a Wind Turbine Ordina property, and changes the school finance forAM Oct. 14. Bid sheets are available nce in BuchDuwe (REP). County Recorder ever, she encourages voters to card to the sixth lowest level recorded. anan County. mula so that “allowable growth” is replaced by at the Buchanan County Auditor’s of• U.S. passport get registered before 5 PM SatDiane Curry (DEM) and CounAccording to the National Snow On July 7, the board of supervisors passed 100% state aid. Also, commercial and industrial and fice. (See complete information in this a Auditor’s Offi ce to be open urday, Oct. 25 to avoid extra paty Attorney Shawn M. Harden Ice Data Center, there was 463,00 Wind Turbine Ordinance that establi property are being taxed at 95% of assessed 0 week’s edition of THE NEWS.) shes regperwork at the polls. Oct. 25 is Saturday, Nov. 1 (DEM) are unopposed. fewer square miles of sea ice than ulations for the installation and value this year, moving to 90% next year.

In other business, County Engineer operation of The Auditor’s Offi ce at the the last day for pre-registration.

Governor candidates are Jack average on Sept. 17.

Wind Energy Conversion System s (WEC S) Those who have moved since Buchanan County Courthouse, Brian Keierleber presented information Hatch/Monica Vernon (DEM), Sea ice melt is a concern to within Buchanan County.

The Waterloo/Ce*Terry E. Branstad/Kim Reyn- the last election should update Independence, will also be open regarding the purchase of a tandem axle scientists as recent studies link Waterloo/Cedar Story continues on page 25. ice dar Falls MetropoliBy Donna Jensen, Community olds (REP), Jonathan R. Nar- their voter registrations to cur- 8 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, Nov. truck. Bids were received from Don’s melting to changes in the jet stream Correspondent Falls GDP tan Statistical Area , Pictured, front row from left: Berna First Presbyterian Church cisse/Michael L. Richards rent address before election day. 1, for the purpose of voting an Truck Sales, Fairbank (Freightliner leading to more extreme weathe dine Clue of Independence Hoffm r. gross domestic product (GDP) of $8.7 billion an (‘42), Margaret Catt Lohma opened its doors to the Independence (IAP), Lee Deakins Hieb/Tim A form can be obtained at the absentee ballot in the Nov. 4 $87,575 and Peterbilt $95,175); and In other news, a study was just n (‘45), Sally High School Higgins Murph is up 5.6% from the previous year, accordand St. John’s Catholic School Watson (LIB), Jim Hennager/ website sos.iowa.gov/elections/ General Election. Absentee bal- Truck Country, Cedar Rapids (Freighty (‘45) and Evelyn Kuper Ohrt released in the journal Nature Geosci 1940s class reunion (‘45). ing to data released last week from the U.S. Second row: Mary Kay O’Brie last Friday. Pastor John Houge lots may be cast at the Auditor’s liner $87,911 and Western Star $90,730). pdf/voteapp.pdf Mary Margaret Krieg (NPI). ence noting that spikes in sodium n Handy (‘44), n led in prayer and Shirley and Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The largest Gissel classmate Chuck Handy welcom A voter can still register after Office through Nov. 3 or by After discussion, it was approved to auU.S. Senator candidates inhydrogen were found in well water Kress (‘45), Frances Hauth Hood ed everyone. All (‘48) and percentage GDP increases by industry were: Esther Mumford Oline (‘48) and enjoyed a “favorite dish” lunch, mail. Those wishing to have an thorize the purchase of a truck after nethe Oct. 25 deadline, but will clude Bruce Braley (DEM), Joni before two Iceland earthquakes.

The Winth rop Post Office, 253 W. MadisInformation Mary trying a bit of this Ellen Al7.5%, Real Estate, Rental, Leason, Stohr Andrews (‘45). Third row: and a bit of that at the food table, Ernst (REP), Bob Quast (BTL), need to provide more identifica- absentee ballot mailed to their gotiations with the dealers. though much more study is require has qualified to be advanced to Frances and Fran Hood Mumford d, a “Level-18” ing 11.9%, Finance and Insurance 10.3%, In other business, the board approved Bantz (‘45), Eleanor Main Green and Frankie Bowden helped Rick Stewart (IND), Douglas tion. Non-registered voters who residence must request one by changes in the mineral content of post office. Beginning Oct. 6, out in the kitchen. Evelyn (‘45), the new retail Manufacturing 3.3%, and Retail 3.7%.

Sachtschale Marter (‘41), Thelm Butzier (LIB), and Ruth Smith. vote absentee at the Auditor’s 5 PM Oct. 31. Absentee ballots the following: Lots of memories were exchan groundwater is a valuable lead as window service hours will be 8:30 a Fernau for ged. Those who Foster This is second highest percentage increase AM-12:30 -Claims filed with county auditor for (‘49) and Katharine Klotzbach U.S. Representative, District 1: Office after Oct. 25 or those must be returned to the Audimany years researchers have sought wished to watch the Homecomin PM, closed two hours for lunch, Risk (‘45). g Parade took Back row: to other Iowa metros, with Ames and opencompared in Pat Murphy (DEM), Rod Blum who plan to register on Elec- tor’s office by 9 PM on Nov. $453.54; ways to predict earthquakes withou Charles Handy (‘41), Francelia lawn chairs outside to find a comfo the afternoons from 2:30-4:30 Hall t rtable spot.

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Cedar Rapids came in The serBowde -Termination of Sheriff’s Office disn (‘43), 4 or postmarked by midnight tion Day at their polling loca(REP); State Representative, Everyone seemed to really have Maurice Hennessey (‘44), Wilbur vice window is not open on weeke any signifia great time; Nielsen (‘42), nds. at 3.1%, Des Moines 4.5%, Dubuque 1.3%, 64th District: *Bruce Bearinger tion, will need to show proof of Nov. 3. For more information patcher, Lila Givens, effective 9-24-14; however, as attendance has been Dewey Donnelly (‘41) and Ira J. According to Postmaster Rebec cant success. declining, orga- Clue (‘44).

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U.S. entrepreneurs – especially female entrepreneurs – are more likely to report a thriving sense of purpose compared to other workers according to a recent survey. Over 50% of entrepreneurs feel a strong sense of purpose compared to just 44% of other workers, and females who work for themselves rate themselves more purposeful (56%) than women who work for someone else (48%).

These results may partly be due to the fact that 85% of entrepreneurs agree they learn or do something interesting daily and 94% like what they do. The survey also revealed that entrepreneurs stated they feel a strong community connection and sense of well-being as a result.

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A school disProperty tax relief trict in the state of Washington is phasing out playground swing sets due to pressure from insurance companies. Richland School District noted that it has received objections from parents; however, it expressed concerns about liability and stated other area school districts have started removing equipment deemed risky, such as merrygo-rounds.

The National Safety Council states more than 200,000 children go to emergency rooms due to playground injuries, many of which are preventable. Of these injuries, 79% are caused by falls and these injuries can be minimized by use of proper surfacing. There are no national mandatory standards for playground equipment; however, the Council’s website (www.nsc.org) offers safety guidelines that apply to equipment commonly found on playgrounds.

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The East Buchanan Buccaneers Marching Band (pictured) along with the Independence Mustang Marching Band performed in the 5 Seasons Marching Band Invitational Saturday at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids. The Buccaneers performed music from “Man of Steel” under the direction of Ron Landis.

The Mustangs, directed by David Lang, Karl Smith and Lisa Lang, marched to “Pulling Strings.” Both bands will perform Saturday in Dubuque as part of the State Marching Band Festival.

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City approves purchase of property for new police station

By Steven C. Smith

The Independence City Council met in special session in the council chambers Sept. 29. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss purchase of the property at 316 2nd Street SE. City Manager Al Roder reported that the current offer is to purchase the property for $90,000 and the owner will contribute $10,000 back to the city. The current owner also asked to have access to the property to take out personal items and memorabilia (oak trim, stained glass etc.).

The intent of the purchase is to demolish the house and use the site for the Independence Police Department. The city currently rents space from Buchanan County for the department.

The council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the property.

Supervisors open farmland bids

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

During their regular Buchanan County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Ralph Kremer, Gary Gissel and Ellen Gaffney opened bids for a three-year lease of 152 acres of county-owned farmland. Bids were received from Erwin Henderson, $200 per acre; Andy Sperfslage, $215 per acre; and Premier Grain Farms, $225 per acre. Individuals submitting bids were allowed to raise their bids. Final approved bid was from Erwin Henderson for $350 per acre. Premier Grain Farms had the second highest bid at $345 per acre.

County Engineer Brian Keierleber met with the board to discuss the speed limit in front of Cono Christian Academy. He has received several requests to raise the speed limit to 55 miles per hour (mph) from the current 45. For many years, it has been 45 mph for the safety of the school children.

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Name ____________________________________ Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire.

That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”

Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Winthrop is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them monthly.

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the chance of dying in a fire in half.

Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

“In a fire, seconds count,” said Winthrop Fire Chief Chris Hare.

“Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 PM and 7 AM when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.”

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According to AgWeb editor Marc Schober, China accounted for over 50% of the total soybean sales and exports last week. Soybean sales fell from the 12month high set the previous week, but were still above their 10-week average.

Corn sales also declined, but they too remained above their 10-week average. Wheat sales nearly doubled due to strong demand from Nigeria. Soybean exports continued increasing, the fourth consecutive week soybean exports have done so.

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