THE NEWS | Buchanan County Review 10 27 16 by Steven Smith

Friends and family converged on the Jill Wilgenbusch farm in rural Winthrop Saturday to assist the family with this year’s harvest. Jill’s husband Keith recently passed away after a battle with cancer. The recent dry weather has allowed Iowa farmers to make good progress. Statewide, corn is over 60% harvested, and beans almost 80%. (Christine Dale Photo)

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Meet the candidates ... Editor’s Note: Lee White’s East Buchanan Government students are actively engaged in this year’s general election. They even conducted interviews and wrote candidate profiles for the newspaper. These students include

Trails and taxiway funding approved

Cameron Banks, Brady Melka, Carter Downer, Freddie Rasmussen, Heather Gonterman, Karen Sornson, Cayden Griswold, Carter Boggess, Sydnie VanGorder, Chelsey Moore, Jason Hoyle, Mitchell Koohy, Trevor Hepker, Taylor

Smith, Tyler Williams, Dalton Kimball, Kira Johnson, Yara Propato, and Philip Dudley. Profiles, which will run both this week and next, are written in the students’ own words.

Supervisors Ellen Gaffney

Clayton Ohrt

Democratic Candidate for County Supervisor Ellen Gaffney is the Democratic candidate running for reelection to Buchanan County Board of Supervisors, on which she has served for 28 years. She lives on a farm east of Hazleton and is very dedicated to helping the people of Buchanan County. Gaffney is seeking reelection because she enjoys working for and giving back to the county. She enjoys helping the county continue to make progress. In the past, the supervisors’ primary duty was to maintain roads but it has evolved to include many other facets, from enforcing laws, ordinances, and resolutions, to working with Economic Development for the betterment of the county. Story continues on page 5.

Republican Candidate for County Supervisor Clayton Ohrt has worked in Buchanan County in different positions such as civil servant, school board member, past union steward, Quasqueton City Council, and lifelong NRA member. He also volunteered to join the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. After doing all of these things he believes he is ready for the next step of being county supervisor. If he becomes supervisor, he will know the difference between the “wants and needs” of the people of Buchanan County. He will support the economic growth of the county, and will stay local with the people and their families. He plans to continue to work on roads and bridges around the county. Story continues on page 5.

Drug Take-Back Initiative a success The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department collected 32 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications during the DEA’s Take-Back Initiative that was held Oct. 22. Deputy Cory Hartmann stated, “Overall, we are thrilled with the turnout at our drug collection site for the DEA’s Drug Take-Back Initiative on Saturday. Furthermore, the drug drop box located outside the Sheriff’s Office is used on a daily basis for citizens to safely, properly and anonymously dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications, including veterinarian drugs and medications. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to provide this service to the public outside of the DEA sponsored takeback initiatives.” According to Hartmann, the drug collection box has taken in a total of 112 lbs. since it was installed in April 2016. When the DEA stopped by the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, they had a total of 144 lbs. of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medications to pick up.

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At Monday night’s Independence City Council meeting, a hearing was held and bids were reviewed for the Airport Taxiway Widening project. Three bids were received for the estimated $66,203 project. Tschiggfrie Excavating submitted the winning bid at $51,737.66. The Iowa DOT will reimburse the city 85% of project costs, with the builder of the hangar paying the remaining 15%. The project will allow access from the private hangar to the airport runway. The hangar will house aircraft storage and limited Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services for Bachman Aviation, LLC; L. Bachman, LLC; and Paul and Leon, LLC. The general aviation permit allowing FBO services for Paul and Leon, LLC was approved at Monday night’s meeting. Story continues on page 4.

Supervisors approve contract for shoulder paving At their Oct. 17 meeting, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors reviewed bids for paving shoulders on Hwy. D-22, as presented by County Engineer Brian Keierleber. The supervisors approved a contract with Flynn Company, Inc., of Dubuque in the amount of $807,963.15 for shoulder paving from the east corporate line of Jesup, east to Frost Ave. At 9:15 AM, a public hearing regarding vacating a portion of Vincent Avenue opened. After discussion, the board voted to table the public hearing until Nov.14. The board also approved: - Claims filed with the county auditor for payment of $226,346.95 - Officer’s reports: Monthly - Jail $11,442.76; Recorder $10,356.17 and Clerk of Court $1,390.02; quarterly – Sheriff $11,082.45 and Auditor $49,422.75.

Buchanan County awarded REAP county conservation grant The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved eight Resource Enhancement and Protection grants to County Conservation Boards during its October meeting. The grants totaled $1.29 million. There were 17 applications for the grants. REAP County Conservation grants are available to counties that have dedicated at least 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property in the county for county conservation purposes. In Buchanan County, the Roberts Wildlife Area – Wapsi Corridor Connection was awarded $185,500. This project will acquire 110 acres of forest, forested wetlands, upland grassland and Wapsipinicon River shoreline to provide key connections to existing public land in Black Hawk and Buchanan counties. Acquiring this piece of the habitat puzzle will result in 512 acres of contiguous public land in the Wapsipinicon River Corridor Public Waters Area.

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Garden Club enjoys beautiful day at Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Submitted by Ruth Hamilton

The Independence Garden Club enjoyed a beautiful day at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on Sept. 27. The guided tour included topiaries in the forms of a peacock (pictured) and a buffalo. Members were able to go in the new gnome house in the children’s garden and view the many gardens and orchards the Arboretum has to offer. After lunch Joellen Yeager called the meeting to order. A dozen members and one visitor answered roll call with “a favorite ornamental grass.” Karl Forester was a favorite grass mentioned. Dorothy Decker gave the treasurer report. It was noted that the Kay Flaucher family gave the club a donation as a memorial to their father because he loved gardening, and a bill for 4-H Garden Project trophies, which were provided by the club, was presented for payment.

Yeager and Nancy Weber reported on the scarecrows the Garden Club entered in the “Art Under the Oaks” event held at the Lee Mansion. Vicky Pilcher made a stained glass item to provide as part of the club’s donation to the 24th annual “Christmas at the Depot” sponsored by Buchanan County Tourism in Independence, which runs Nov, 4 through Dec, 5. Other donations need to be dropped off on Dec. 2 or 3. Lynda Fiester, Nancy Brewer, and Ruth Hamilton cleaned and pruned the peony bed at Fontana Park on Sept. 20. Yeager and Weber reminded members of several dates. On May 5, the District meeting will be held in Van Horn. The Des Moines Botanical Center invited all to “Living in the Garden” on Oct. 22. Ruth Ann Crawford and Yeager helped with crafts Oct. 7 at Lexington Estates and Rosalind Gibbs provided the floral arrangement for October.

Elf on the Shelf to benefit county fair board project Submitted by the Wapsi Warriors 4-H Club

The Wapsi Warriors 4-H club, along with the help of the community, is raising money for the new 4-H building, with 100% of all proceeds raised to be donated to the Buchanan County Fairboard building fund. As part of this fundraiser, club members have built a life-sized “Elf on the Shelf” that will be shared among community members and others who want to have fun and be involved. The goal of the fundraiser is two-fold: community fun and citizenship. Possible experiences and activities for the Elf on the Shelf are limitless as Elf may be shared among community members, clubs, organizations, exercise clubs, businesses, families, schools, Christmas parties, birthday parties, sporting events, dance recitals, Christmas concerts, 4-H meetings and more. Elf will be available to attend different events like birthday parties, family gatherings, club meetings, and holiday parties starting on Nov. 1 and continuing through Dec. 23. It is requested that during Elf’s stay with community members, that they snap a picture of themselves with Elf so it can be posted on the Wapsi Warriors Facebook page. With everyone submitting a picture, Elf will have a scrapbook of pictures to take with him when he returns to the North Pole. In order to receive all the fun that comes with Elf, the Our club is all about caring. And we’ve found a new cause worth sharing. The fair board is funding a building, And the money they need is unyielding. We built an Elf-on-a Shelf to distribute. We hope you would like to contribute. Just 20 dollars in his sack helps him travel, To places you choose to unravel!

The Middlefield Hustlers 4-H club held their first meeting of the year on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Church of Christ United Fellowship Hall in Winthrop. The group has two new leaders this year, Matt Cook and Troy Tempus, who have replaced leaders

Gary and Nancy Maurer celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Gary and Nancy Maurer of Independence will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house from 11 AM-3 PM on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Community Plaza, 25 W. Charles, Oelwein. Gary and Nancy (Reed) were married Oct. 29, 1966, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. They are the parents of three daughters: Michele (Galen) Kelly, of Fayette, Missy (Steve) Rau of Stanley and Margie (Bret) Lau of Aurora. They have eight grandchildren: Amanda and Travis Kelly, Tyler, Tanner and Troy Rau, Haylee, Heidi, and TJ Lau. All relatives and friends are invited to help celebrate this special occasion. Your presence is the only gift the couple desires. Greetings may be sent to 1559 Lawrence Ave., Independence IA 50644-9224.

Toale celebrates 50th birthday

Susie Toale (pictured) turned 50 on Thursday, Oct. 20, and held a birthday party at Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse the day before for all the members of Silver Sneaker exercise class and some of her staff. In addition to the meal, Toale brought games to play and there was a birthday cake. (Donna Jensen Photo)

Aurora Historical Society to hold holiday open house Oct. 29

club requests a $20 donation to either receive or pass Elf on to someone else. The goal is for Elf to travel to a new home every day. Leader Connie Arend is available at 319-961-3192 to answer any questions. Call her to schedule a time with Elf. Dates will fill up quickly so don’t miss out on a chance for time with the elf! Pictured: The Wapsi Warriors Elf-on-a-Shelf visits Mary Beth Flexsenhar and Janie Walthart at Designs Unlimited in Winthrop.

Middlefield Hustlers elect officers Submitted by Kirby Cook, Reporter

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Ken Kehrli and Aaron Cook. At this first meeting of the year, officers were elected. To decide the officer roles for the year, the club nominated and voted on the new officers. The group elected Nolan Svoboda as President, Phillip Dudley as Vice President, Keegan Kehrli as

Secretary, Jacob Kelly as Treasurer, Alexander Franzen as Photographer, Clayton Walthart as Historian, and Kirby Cook as Reporter. The Hustlers meet every third Sunday of the month at Fellowship Hall in Winthrop. Their next meeting will be Sunday, Nov. 20 at 6 PM.

Aurora Historical Society is announcing its holiday open house schedule and events to be hosted 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Oct. 29 at the historical building and museum at 316 Main Street. The event will feature a variety of new creations and historical displays. On Saturday morning, visitors will want to stop at the society’s bake sale, beginning at 9 AM until sold out, and enjoy local artist Deb Carpenter painting this year’s very unique “Personalized Military Memorial” ornament. Orders for ornaments that will recognize family members with their names, service dates and branch of service will be taken, and will be ready by Christmas. Holiday creations silent auction will be going on all day with winners selected at 4 PM Saturday. The new chair lift to take visitors to the second story with displays featuring over 700 hats from the Faith Mitchell Hat Collection, along with country school and military displays. Be sure to stop in to enjoy hot cider, delightful dessert, view new displays and memorabilia, visit and reminisce about the past. Society members welcome you!

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Call 319-935-3027, Email: news@thenews-guide.com Mail: PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682. Drop off at: 225 W. Madison, Winthrop First Monday of the month – Buchanan Co. Homeless Council meeting, noon, St. James Episcopal, Independence. First Monday of the month – Winthrop Library Book Club, 6:30 PM. First Thursday of month – Grief support group for widows/widowers, 10 AM, Cedar Valley Hospice, 801 1st St. E, Independence. No cost, open to public. Info: Amy Peyton, 319-334-6960 or toll free, 888-273-8957. Second Thursday of month – VFW Bechter/Boies Post 2440 meeting, 6 PM social, dinner, 7 PM meeting, VFW Club Post, 128 3rd Ave. NE, Independence. Second Thursday of month (September-May) – Foster Parent Support Group meeting, 6:30 PM, First United Methodist Church, Independence. Childcare provided, 319934-3647 or 319-934-3247. Third Monday of the month – Winthrop C & C Meetings, 6:30 PM, Winthrop City Hall. Everyone invited. Third Monday of month – Buchanan Co. Democrats Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 PM, at new headquarters: 129 2nd Ave., NE, Independence. (Democratic Women’s Club meets 5:45 PM.) Third Thursday of month – Foto Friends, 7 PM, Prairie Hills Senior Living, Independence. Dues-free, just for fun, open to those interested in photography, 319-334-3773. Third Thursday of month – Quasqueton Area Historical Society meeting, 7 PM, at the museum, everyone welcome! Fourth Sunday of month – Mobile Food Pantry, 12:302:30 PM or until food runs out, Living Water Church, 113 2nd Ave. NE, Independence. Beth Ownby, 319-334-5105. Last Thursday of month – Buchanan Co. Republicans meet, 7 PM, Pizza Ranch, 6 PM supper. Mondays, 7 PM – Winthrop Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall, W. Madison St., Winthrop, 319-6104849 for help with an alcohol problem. Wednesdays, 1 PM – Quilt Club, Homestyle Café, Brandon. All quilters welcome. Wednesdays, 7-8 PM – Al Anon Meeting, St. James Episcopal Church, Independence, in kitchen area. Thursdays – Rhyme Time, 9:30 AM; Movin’ & Groovin,’ 9:50; Story Time, 10:10; Independence Library. Rhyme Time is for babies up to age two and caregivers; Story Time and Movin’ and Groovin’ is for toddlers and preschoolers. 319-334-2470 Fridays, Noon-1 PM – Hot Dog Lunch, St. James, 202 2nd Ave. NE, Independence. Shop at St. James Revolving Closet and get a free hot dog meal. Oct. 27 – Halloween Storytime & Monster Mash, 6-7 PM, Winthrop Library. Oct. 28 – Pillow cleaning fundraiser, 8:30 AM-3 PM, Wapsipinicon Mill. Sponsored by Buchanan Co. Historical Society. Have pillows renovated with new ticking the same day. Info: 319-334-4616. Oct. 28 – Legos/Games/Craft/Movie, 2-4 PM, Winthrop Library. Oct. 28 – Halloween Boo Bash, 5-6:30 PM, Independence Public Library. All ages enjoy games, stories, crafts, snacks, photo booth. Free. 319-334-2470.

Oct. 29 – Indee Zombie Run, Buchanan County Fairgrounds. Do you have what it takes to survive a potential zombie apocalypse? Navigate 3.1 miles of rough terrain, obstacles and hungry zombies. Gather friends and

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register today! Dress to impress – awards will be given! All proceeds benefit Fair Association and Independence Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: 319-334-7178. Oct. 29 – Aurora Historical Society Open House, 9 AM-4 PM, 316 Main Street. Bake sale begins at 9 AM, until sold out, and local artist Deb Carpenter will paint this year’s very unique “Personalized Military Memorial” ornament. Holiday creations silent auction will be go on all day with winners selected at 4 PM. View the Faith Mitchell Hat Collection, country school and military displays and enjoy hot cider, delightful dessert, view new displays and memorabilia. Oct. 30 – Heartland Acres Halloween Fun, noon-4 PM, for the young and the young-at-heart. Children admitted free with adult admission, which is half price ($5) for this event only. Tour the Agribition Center, enjoy games and refreshments. Wear a Halloween costume, have picture taken as a pumpkin as a gift. Info: 319-332-0123. Oct. 30 – Brandon Area Community Club Halloween Party, 1-3 PM, Community Center. Games, food, costume contest, and door prizes! Oct. 31 – Brandon Trick-or-Treating, 6-8 PM. Oct. 31 – Independence Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treating, 4-5:30 PM, Downtown Independence. 319334-7178. Oct. 31 – Hazleton Halloween Treat, 5-8 PM, City Park. Oct. 31 – Aurora Trick or Treat, 5-7 PM. Oct. 31 – Independence Trick-or-Treating, 4-5:30 PM downtown only, 5:30-7 PM city-wide. During downtown trick-or-treating, 1st St. E ( 2nd Ave. NE to 3rd Ave. NE) and 3rd Ave. NE (1st St. to 2nd St. NE) will be closed. Nov. 2 – Trains Across Iowa, 6 PM, Winthrop Library. Learn about Iowa’s position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and railroad safety. The talk also describes the famous streamliners that rode Iowa’s rails. Nov. 2 – Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #495, St. John Church, Independence and St. Patrick’s, Winthrop meeting, 6 PM, Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse, Independence. Linda Donlea will present program on a recent trip to Rome. (Note change from usual Thursday date.) Nov. 4 – Winthrop Blood Drive, 1-6 PM, Church of Christ United Fellowship Hall. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Appointment/info: Marilyn, 319-935-3681. Nov. 4 – Littleton and Chatham Historical Society Chili Supper and Raffle, 5:30-7 PM, 601 State Street in Chatham (across from Littleton Lounge). Freewill donation to benefit ongoing museum needs. Info/raffle tickets: 319-415-1175 or tonybengston@yahoo.com. Nov. 4-6 – The Sound of Music, 7 PM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM Sunday, Old Gym, East Buchanan School, Winthrop. Saturday night is pie auction. Tickets $6. Info: Kelsi Holmes, kholmes@east-buc.k12.ia.us Nov. 5 – Buchanan Co. Animal Shelter Shelterbration Shindig fundraiser, Buchanan Co. Fairgrounds. Social hour 5 PM with dinner and live auction 6-8 PM, live music 8-11 PM. $25/person or $225 table of 10; 319360-5511. BCAS is a non-profit 501c3 no-kill shelter nearing completion. Nov. 5 – Walker United Methodist Church “Annual Fall Supper,” 5 PM, 101 Ely St., Walker. Pork loin, dressing, homemade applesauce and rolls, plus bazaar with crafts and baked goods. Nov. 5 – Winthrop Vendor/Craft Show, 9 AM-2 PM, East Buchanan Community School. Approximately 50 booths of various vendors and crafts. Concessions available. Fundraiser for Church of Christ United. Nov. 5-6 - Dec. 4 – Christmas at the Depot, noon-8 PM Saturdays, noon-5 PM Sundays (noon-3 PM Dec.

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4), Illinois Central Railroad Depot. Hwy. 150 N., Independence. Small decorated table-top trees and specialty items, sold at silent auction. All 11 towns in Buchanan Co. donate Christmas items. Admission is free; donations for to food pantry appreciated. At 3 PM Dec. 4 holiday items go to highest bidder; 319-334-3439. Nov. 6 – Soup Supper, 4-7 PM, Buchanan Co. Senior Center, Independence. Serving chili, chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup and homemade pie. Everyone welcome, free will donation. Sponsored by the Buchanan County Democratic Women’s Club. Nov. 6 – Cowboy Church, 10 AM, Grace United Methodist Church, Lamont. Wear western attire. Potluck dinner following service; meat and drinks provided, bring a side dish to share. Nov. 7 – Colorful & Unique, 6:30 PM, Oak View Independent Living, Independence. Independence Area Women’s Connection meeting with artist John Decker, vocalist Mary Kay Johnson, and speaker Sherri Kubly. Dessert bar, $6. Reservations/cancellations by 10 AM Nov. 4; call Judy, 319-493-8101. Nov. 8 – Independence National Honor Society Blood Drive, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, weight room at high school. Help NHS graduating seniors earn scholarships. Appointment: sign up in high school office or email Kirstie Martin, kmartin2_17@independence.k12.ia.us Nov. 8 – Election Night Soup Supper, 4-8 PM, Urbana American Legion at 204 W. Wood St. Serving chicken noodle, potato and chili soups and lots of delicious desserts. Free-will offering. Nov. 9 – Career Fair, 4-7 PM, Henderson Event Center, Independence. Free for job seekers to attend. Many Buchanan Co. businesses will be on hand to take applications and share information. Info: George Lake, BCEDC 319-334-7497 or director@growbuchanan.com Nov. 16 – EB Bucs for Bond public meeting, 7 PM, Quasqueton City Hall. Send questions to ebbucs4bond@ gmail.com. The meeting will also be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.ebbucsforbond.com Nov. 18 – Buchanan Co. Health Trust Annual Dinner & Auction, Masquerade Ball theme. Social hour 6:30 PM, Heartland Acres Event Center. Live and silent auction items, jazz combo, dinner, dessert. RSVP: Michelle McBride, 319-332-0905.

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Pamela J. Wachal

INDEPENDENCE– Pamela J. Wachal, 57, of Quasqueton IA died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at her home in rural Quasqueton. Pam was born May 11, 1959 in Cedar Rapids IA, the daughter of Guy Carlton and Alice Jane (Mitchell) Ilick. She was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. For several years she worked for United Fire & Casualty Insurance Company in Cedar Rapids. She moved to Independence IA with her children in 1988 and finally made her home on the Franck farm in rural Quasqueton in 2001. Pam was the matriarch of the family who loved and cherished her children and grandchildren, and accepted the Franck family as her own. She enjoyed gardening, NASCAR racing, and hockey. She is preceded by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Keith Franck, Winthrop; seven children: Hans (Jamie) Wachal, Chase Wachal, and Easton (Dillon) Kuda, all of Cedar Rapids, Sophia Franck, Waverly IA, Laura (Chris Taylor) Franck, Menomonee Falls WI, Edward (Jessica) Franck, Thibodaux LA, and Joseph Franck, Enid OK; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Denise (Scott) Bellmer, Cedar Rapids. Also surviving is a special friend, Rita Norris, and niece Carleigh Bellmer. Funeral services held 11 AM Saturday, Oct. 22 at Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence, IA, with Rev. Bob Solon officiating. Burial in Quasqueton Cemetery, Quasqueton. Visitation 5-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago IL 60601. To leave an on-line condolence please go to www.reifffuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Clifford James Nelson

Quasqueton - Clifford James Nelson, 76, of Quasqueton IA died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence IA. Clifford was born July 27, 1940 in Waupaca WI, the son of Fritz and Helen (Taggart) Nelson. He married Sandra Stanford on August 21, 1982 in Quasqueton. He was a member of Quasqueton Union Church, Quasqueton Area Historical Society and Quasqueton Community Club. Cliff was an outgoing, friendly guy who came by his nickname “Windy” naturally. He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, playing cards, collecting and running HO Trains, country music and his hat collection. He retired as Quasqueton City Maintenance Man in 1992. He worked seasonally for Krob Elevator in Walker and Rowley until 2015. He is survived by his wife Sandra; two children, Jeffrey (Michele) Nelson, Belton MO, and Christine Wolfe, Evansdale IA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Gene (Jeannette) Nelson, Manawa WI; a special niece Jeri (Chad) Chipman, Charleston SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Sidney, Gary, and Paul Nelson. Funeral held 10 AM Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Union Church in Quasqueton, with Rev. Kevin Jennings officiating. Burial in Quasqueton Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 PM Tuesday at Reiff Funeral Home, Quasqueton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Quasqueton Historical Society, 105 N Water St., PO Box 224, Quasqueton IA 52326. To leave an on-line condolence please go to www.reifffuneralhome.com under obituaries.

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Connie Oliphant

Rowley – Constance “Connie” Nadine Oliphant was born Oct. 4, 1937, at Independence IA, the daughter of Fred and Lorraine Timson Peck. She attended local schools and graduated with the Winthrop High School Class of 1956. She then attended Iowa State College (University). Connie married Dale E. “Buzz” Oliphant at First United Methodist Church in Independence on April 20, 1958. To this union were born three children: Phil, Linda and Sandra. They farmed southwest of Quasqueton near Rowley and established Walking O Quarter Horses, raising registered Quarter Horses for over 50 years. Connie was a bus driver for East Buchanan Community Schools for more than 15 years and was a rural mail carrier for 27 years. Connie was an accomplished horsewoman. She and Buzz were inducted into the Iowa Quarter Horse Assn. Hall of Fame in 2007. Their horse Sangaree was the first horse ever inducted into the Iowa Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2001. Connie lived in Buchanan County her entire life. Connie Oliphant, 79, entered eternal rest Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband Buzz of Rowley; her son Phil (Cathy) Oliphant of El Reno OK; her daughters: Linda (Lou) Conti of Castalian Springs TN and Sandra (Glen) Nickerson of Springdale AR; eight grandchildren: Beth (Matt) Nickerson Dean, Jeff (Brooke) Oliphant, Cayla Oliphant Frerk, Brian (Heather) Nickerson, Morgan (Keith) Nickerson Reeves, Louie (Joshalyn) Conti, Lindsey Conti, and Katie Morey; 13 great-grandchildren: Trevor Frerk, Tanner Frerk, Carter Frerk, Lillian Oliphant, Madelyn Oliphant, Nataley Frerk, Harper Dean, Baylie Nickerson, Madison Nickerson, Elizabeth Conti, Alyssa Nickerson, Summer Oliphant, and Bryce Nickerson; her brother Glen (Marilyn) Peck of Winthrop, and a brotherin-law Wendell Oliphant of Tippecanoe IN. Funeral held 10:30 AM Saturday, Oct. 22 at Church of Christ United, Winthrop, with Pastor Dean Schlitter officiating. Interment in Oliphant Cemetery near Midway IA. Casketbearers: Jeff Oliphant, Brian Nickerson, Louie Conti, Matt Dean, Keith Reeves, and Derrick Stamps. Visitation was 4-7 PM Oct. 21 at Fawcett Funeral Home, Winthrop, and at Church of Christ United in Winthrop after 9:30 AM Saturday. Fawcett Funeral Home and Cremation services is assisting the family with arrangements. Online at www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Buchanan Co. Senior Center Menu

Meal locations: Buchanan Co. Senior Center (MondayFriday), 400 5th Ave. NE, Independence. Lamont (Thursdays), Lamont Community Building, 644 Bush Street, 563-924-2237 for reservations. Rowley (Monday - Friday), 101 Ely St., Rowley. Call 319-334-7011 by 1 PM the business day before planning to attend. No additions or cancellations will be accepted the day meal is served. Note: bread/margarine is served with most meals. Oct. 28: A - Pork Loin with Gravy, Roasted Red Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce; B - BBQ Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce Oct. 31: A - BBQ Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Scalloped Corn, Frosted Oreo Brownie; B - Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich, Baked Beans, Scalloped Corn, Frosted Oreo Brownie Nov. 1: A - Hamburger Steak with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B - Chicken Cordon Bleu Salad, Broccoli Tomato Salad, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Nov. 2: A - Honey Mustard Chicken, Fall Vegetable Hash, Harvard Beets, Fruit Cocktail; B - Pork Loin w/Supreme Sauce, Fall Vegetable Hash, Harvard Beets, Fruit Cocktail Nov. 3: A - Beef Stroganoff, Green Peas, Sliced Carrots, Cookie; B - Split Pea Soup, Tuna Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Cookie

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Seniors end the week with dancing Story/Photo by Donna Jensen, Community Correspondent

Thereasa Hager of Hagers Roasting Company spoke at the Buchanan County Senior Center in Independence on Oct. 18. She and her husband have owned a coffee company in Quasqueton for four years. A couple days later, Mary Kay Miller played the piano for diners, including classic melodies such as “Shine On Harvest Moon,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Fifty-seven people attended the Friday night Hoe Down, which featured performers from the area. Everyone is welcome! They begin at 6 PM with dancing until a potluck meal at approximately 7:30, then more dancing until 9:30.

Elected Officials Luncheon is Nov. 23 Submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce

The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and Manchester Rotary Club will host the annual Elected Officials Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 23. This annual event will be held 11:45 AM-1:30 PM at Fireside Pub & Steakhouse and will feature elected officials or representatives at the federal, state, county, and school level. Attendees will have an opportunity to have lunch with the elected officials and then hear from each one on their goals and plans for the upcoming year. Open to the public, it is $15 to attend. RSVPs are requested by Nov. 18. Questions and RSVPs may be directed to Jessica Pape, Executive Director, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce at macc@manchesteriowa.org or 563-927-4141.

Trails and taxiway funding approved

Story continued from front page In other action, a funding agreement was approved with Northland Regional Transportation Authority. The funding award will provide $180,000 toward a $225,000 project to extend the pedestrian/bicycle trail from Three Elms Park Boulevard to cross 3rd Ave. SW (Hwy. 150) to Enterprise Drive. Police Chief Dustin Dallenbach reported he organized a meeting with county law enforcement departments including the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Highway Patrol, Jesup and Fairbank Police Departments and the Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of the meeting was to provide training, familiarize departments with staff and resources available in each department, and better coordinate interdepartmental actions and support. Dallenbach stated all in attendance agreed the meeting should be held on a monthly basis and plans are being made to host future meetings at the Independence Police Department. Council person Dennis Vaughn asked the status of the $40,000 TIF grant awarded to a local restaurant that opened in June. The restaurant recently closed. City Manager Al Roder said the grant was over a five-year period and that the first year, $8,000 had been awarded. The balance of the award will be forfeited. Vaughn asked if the money awarded was recoverable and Roder said it was not. Council person Mike Lenius, in a follow up to recent discussion of a proposed maintenance and repair proposal for the city water works, asked when the proposed workshop would be held to do a line item review and prioritize components of the estimated $600,000 proposal. Roder reported the workshop is scheduled for Nov. 7. Ordinances updating stop (third/final reading) and yield (second reading) intersections were approved. Officer Brian Lau gave an update on Building and Code Enforcement activity, reporting that since July 2015, 78 automobile and property infractions have been cleaned up.

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To see a complete list of what supervisors do, check out Section 331 of the Iowa Code. Each supervisor is on approximately 12 committees. Gaffney believes she is the better candidate because she has 28 years of experience, and comes from a farming background, which is important for the state. She has common sense and believes honesty is the key for success. When asked about why she wanted to run in the first place, Gaffney responded that the untimely death of her husband and farm debt is what caused her to run. She followed up with the statement that she never dreamed that she would be on the board this long; but, there is nothing else that she would rather do. Ellen Gaffney believes that her constituents should vote for her on Nov. 8 because of her proven leadership and experience. She has proven that she is capable of doing the job, loves what she does, and she wants to serve the people, and work hard for them. “It’s not a glorified job, it’s hard work, and you get out of it what you put into it.” For those people who do not know what her job is, here is an inside look: first and foremost serve the people, appointing people to commissions or boards, making decisions for the good of the county. When asked what qualities are needed, she said, “You need to be a people person, and a good listener.” Ellen Gaffney is ambitious, energetic, and anxious to continue serving the residents of Buchanan County.

Ohrt (continued) He believes he has a good set of eyes and ears so he is open to ideas and listens to the concerns of the people to figure out how to handle them. He doesn’t want to overburden the citizens of the county and everyone should be fair in things such as work. Clayton Ohrt on the issues: Public Education: Mr. Ohrt believes that the teachers are doing their best. He would try to have more local control of education. He believes that some mandates are hindering some students’ schooling. For those graduating, he believes they shouldn’t just focus on that; they should also look for what’s out there and find options. He also would like to see more students go into technical fields. Wages: Ohrt feels that all workers should be compensated for their work. He has seen that people kind of depend on tax programs and it isn’t easy for people. He likes the saying, “A good employee is a working employee.” Gun Control: He believes that if you are not a criminal and do not have a bad background then you should have the right to have a weapon. But he also believes that all weapons should be concealed and not open carry weapons. Immigrants: He thinks that if immigrants come in legally they are welcome, but illegal immigrants should not be allowed. He believes there should be some vetting for those that are already here. He wants people to be careful not to overburden the social programs that are in place in this country.

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Bill Wolfgram

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Glen Fults

Democratic Candidate for Buchanan County Sheriff

Republican Candidate for Buchanan County Sheriff

Bill Wolfgram is the Democratic candidate running for Buchanan County Sheriff. He is the current sheriff and is 49 years old. He lives in Hazleton and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Management from Minnesota State University. He has worked in Buchanan County law enforcement since 1989. He became sheriff in 2005. He has taught the D.A.R.E program since 1991 and has been a board member of the Iowa D.A.R.E. Association. When asked why he wanted to be sheriff, he replied that his degree in management and criminal justice background is what caused him to want to start working in law enforcement, and ended up helping him become sheriff. When asked about improving law enforcement through the county, he said that keeping up with technology is a very important part of it. “We use body cameras, and have laptops in the car to help do our jobs more accurately. We also try to upgrade the laptops when more efficient technology comes out.” As far as having his squad wear body cameras, Wolfgram replied that it is a step up from just the in-car cameras. “Now if there is an altercation inside the house and a complaint is filed on the officer, we can actually see what is happening instead of just hearing the words spoken. In the end it helps both parties out.” When asked if there is a need to improve training, he answered, “We already have a good training program in place and regularly train officers. Training is very important to us.” As far as the relationship between schools/community and the Sheriff’s Office, he responded that his department will continue what they have been doing and try to get officers in the schools. The D.A.R.E. program really helps with this because he is in schools teaching 6th graders in Buchanan County about D.A.R.E, and helping them see law enforcement officers in a positive setting while teaching kids about drugs. He added that, “It is getting tougher to get into schools because of how busy my schedule is.” Bill Wolfgram wants people to re-elect him because he wants to continue what he has been doing for our county and he enjoys working in the sheriff’s department. He has an open-door policy and wants to make sure that people see officers in a positive manner.

Glen Fults is the Republican candidate running for Buchanan County Sheriff. He is 44 years old and lives in Rowley. He is married to Mindy, and they have four children, Britta, Sam, Tate, and Chase. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Business Administration from Grace College. He previously served as a Buchanan County Deputy for 14 years and is currently a sales representative at Rydell Ford in Independence. Fults wants to bring fresh perspectives and progress to Buchanan County’s Sheriff’s department. When asked how he will bring better law enforcement throughout the county, he replied, “We need to have at least two deputies on at a time. And we also need to make them more visible to the people and the communities and show the police force in a positive and professional manner.” When asked, “How do you want to build better relationships between the school/community and the sheriff’s department,” Fults replied, “We need more engagement between the deputies and sheriff and the children. A good way we currently do this is through the D.A.R.E. program, but I would have a deputy or two go into the class to teach it, instead of just the sheriff.” He also thinks it would be a good idea to have a day where a few deputies and the sheriff go to elementary schools and read to the kids. Also, having a day where they go into a high school and talk to students about what they do. He would also like to see the department show up to different sporting events just to have people see them in a positive setting. Fults also believes that, “We can always improve our officers through training, even if we are training them in new technology. It helps keep officers safer and the public safer. When asked about his knowledge of laptops in the field and if he would continue using them, he responded that he has limited knowledge with using them in the field because they were new at the time he left the squad. He will continue to use them because they help the force do their job more efficiently. As far as body cameras, Fults thinks they are great tools that help make sure the correct story gets told when somebody gets pulled over, or stopped for a crime. Glen Fults promises to bring a fresh perspective and great leadership to the county. He wants to help people see law enforcement officers in a positive manner and overall make the county a safer place.

Brian Schoenjahn

State Senate

Democratic Candidate for State Senate Brian Schoenjahn is a volunteer of the EMS with Arlington Ambulance Service, a licensed pilot, and an Iowa High School football official. He was mayor of Arlington from 1977 to 2004 and taught at Starmont Community Schools from 1972 to 2005. He has also served on the Oelwein Mercy Hospital Critical Advisory Board. East Buchanan students asked Brian about his thoughts on some of today’s topics. He said he is a supporter of raising the minimum wage and that higher paying jobs will put more money into the pockets of working families and lower the poverty level. Keeping workers at a lower pay makes it harder for families to afford common needs. He hopes to end that struggle by increasing the state’s minimum wage. Brian thinks traffic cameras are great if they are being used how they are supposed to be used, to protect drivers from accidents and deaths on the roads. Although he says they can be helpful for safety, they are not supposed to be used to ticket people to help government make money. Schoenjahn is a strong supporter of schools. Knowing that students lose a lot of information during the summer, he wishes the school year was longer. Students are supposed to learn and know the material instead of relying on technology to tell them answers. He hopes one day soon there will be more involvement and funding for education. He said, “Our students are the future.” He said there is help out there for special-needs students but still wishes there was more. It’s sad to see kids struggle in school and daily life, whether it’s a learning disorder or something more such as drug-affected children, and that is why he does not support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. There are cases where kids who have parents that were drug users, now suffer from seizures and other medical problems. The only time any use of marijuana is acceptable is if a doctor has prescribed it for medical reasons. As far as gun control. Schoenjahn supports the 2nd amendment, although he thinks they need to have a background check for the safety of others.

Craig Johnson Republican Candidate for Iowa Senate

When Craig Johnson ran for office in 2014, he lost that election. He’s running again because he thinks his family and friends deserve somebody to lead them that will represent them well. He has an outstanding background in the workforce. Craig Johnson on the issues: Legalizing Medical Marijuana Johnson stated in an interview, “It’s something we should definitely consider. For medical purposes, it is very useful. It can help people with diseases such as epilepsy and PTSD.” Minimum Wage “I would like to raise all wages to living wages. It would open the competition for the job/workforce. It will help business create more jobs.” Welfare “People who are living off of government checks should prove that they are looking for work if they are able to work. They should probably be drug tested if they are using government money, to prove they aren’t spending government money on illegal narcotics.” Gun Control “I support the second amendment, and I think we have enough laws for gun use on the books right now. You have to be trained properly and know gun safety.”

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Help carve creative pumpkins and fill with nutritious treats for resident raccoons, fox, bison, ducks, crow, bear, turkeys, and rabbits in the Fontana Park Wildlife Display 9 AM Saturday, Oct. 29 at Fontana Park, south of Hazleton. The filled pumpkins will be placed in animals’ enclosures for a treat that’s a trick to get into. Groups of eight or more will be asked to bring a pumpkin for every 3-4 people. Participants may also help supplement the “treats” with grapes, pears, watermelon, and other fruits, eggs, unsalted peanuts in the shell, acorns from yards, peanut butter, lettuce, ear corn, or unsalted sunflower seeds in the shell. Not all pumpkins made will be fed on Oct. 29, some will be fed on the following days. Preregister by emailing fontanapark@iowatelecom.net or call 319-636-2617.

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RMC to hold Community Memorial Service on Nov. 14

The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants to 22 cities for use in parks and open spaces during its October meeting. The projects were awarded nearly $2.4 million. There were 53 applications for the grants. In Buchanan County, Fairbank, Fairbank Portage and Riverfront Park Development will receive $75,000 for development of recreational amenities along the Little Wapsipinicon River in city owned West Bentley and East Bentley Parks. The proposed project includes the development of a canoe/kayak portage by constructing two kayak/canoe launches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one on the north side and on the south side of Fairbank Dam. The project also includes the construction of a park shelter, adjacent to the proposed portage, and expansion of a river-front recreational trail which is the final section needed to connect all four of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riverfront parks.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) of Manchester will hold a Community Memorial Service to remember loved ones who passed away last year. The event will be 7-9 PM Monday, Nov. 14 in the Veterans Education Center (Level 3) of the facility. Following the service, there will be refreshments and time to visit. A slideshow of loved onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; photographs will run through the duration of the service. To include a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture, email it to taylor.sheckles@regmedctr.org. Photographs may also be dropped off at the Welcome Desk inside River Ridge Pavilion or mail it to Regional Medical Center, Attn: Taylor Sheckles, PO Box 359, Manchester IA 52057. Photographs must be received by Nov. 7; call 563-927-7472 with questions. Parking is available in Parking Lot 1, use Entrance B. Wheelchairs are available for those in need. Directional signage will be posted within Regional Medical Center to find the Veterans Education Center on Level 3. In the case of bad weather, the service will be postponed Winthrop Community until 7 PM Nov. 17.

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Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pheasant hunting tradition will begin Oct. 29, when nearly 60,000 hunters will pursue ringnecks during the weekend. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August roadside survey predicts Iowa pheasant hunters can expect to have good hunting this fall, and likely more company in the field. The optimistic mood is a natural outcome of five consecutive years of higher population surveys and hunter harvests. The survey found an average of 21 pheasants per 30 mile route statewide, with higher counts coming from counties crossing the state diagonally from northwest to southeast. The statewide average in 2015 was 24 pheasants per route. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point, it appears much of our corn and beans will be out of the fields by the opener, which will concentrate birds to grass areas and make hunters happy. If we have good weather, I think we could see a bump in hunter numbers and birds harvested,â&#x20AC;? said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa DNR. Bogenschutz said he has noticed more birds near field edges and along the roads as the crops have been coming out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been seeing some birds around on my way in to the office and have been getting a few phone calls from around the state from people also seeing birds,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;The birds are here, we need hunters to return.â&#x20AC;? Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pheasant population could sustain a harvest of 500,000 roosters, but it will not reach that level until there are 90,000 hunters afield. In 2015, some 55,000 hunters harvested 270,000 Iowa roosters. Regulations covering pheasant hunting are unchanged from last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is a limit of three roosters per day, 12 roosters in possession, and hunters are required to wear one piece of solid blaze orange clothing. If hunting public land, be sure to check if steel shot is required. If cleaning the birds in the field, be sure to leave the head, fully feathered wing or leg attached while transporting the bird home. Hunters can read the August roadside survey, review hunting regulations, buy a license and find a place to hunt online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting

The Sound of Music to be performed in Winthrop Local youth will be featured in a performance of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Award winning 1959 Broadway musical, The Sound of Music, on Nov. 4-6 at East Buchanan School Old Gym in Winthrop. Seniors Gannon Cook and Samantha Fults will perform the roles of widower Captain von Trapp and Maria, a young woman studying to become a nun. Set in Austria in 1938, free-spirited Maria is sent to the villa of a retired naval officer, von Trapp, to assume the role of governess to his seven children. The musical, featuring songs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climb Evâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ry Mountain,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edelweissâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do-Re-Miâ&#x20AC;? follows the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, set against the tensions leading to WWII and the German annexation of Austria. Performances are planned for 7 PM Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5 and 2 PM Sunday, Nov. 6, and admission is $6. A pie auction fundraiser to benefit fine arts programs will be featured Saturday.

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Pictured: The cast of The Sound of Music rehearses. (Christine Dale Photo)

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October is ... National Physical Therapy Month Protect your back! On any given day, at least 25% of Americans are dealing with back pain, whether it is chronic (long lasting) or acute from an injury. There are basic movements and correct body mechanics to prepare your body for tasks that you do each day. The body and the joints and the muscles around the joints can get overworked or strained with heavy or even lighter repetitious movements. Tip #1: Visualize proper posture. Visualize a string hanging from your ear lobe. In good posture, the string will drop down from your ear through the shoulder, down the middle of the arm, and through the ankle. Your chin should be slightly tucked, and your shoulders should be tucked back and down. Correcting your posture will help take pain away as bad posture is a strain on your neck and back muscles and ligaments. Tip #2: Plan for Lifting and Carrying. Try to estimate the weight of an object and decide if you need help. Get close to the object and face it. Place feet shoulder width apart to provide a stable base for your body. Never bend and twist at the same time. This puts excessive force on the spine

and the discs between the vertebrae. To turn, pick up and pivot your feet, Never twist through your back! Use the strong leg muscles to lift, not your back. Bend at the hips (like a hinge) and knees. Keep your back straight (never round your back). Repeat the same movements with putting the object down. Tip #3: Push Objects rather than Pull. When you push an object you use the muscles in your legs. Lean into the object using your body weight to help push the object. When you pull objects, you tend to use too much force on your back and spinal muscles.

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The City of Winthrop will hold a public hearing on Legislative Change Ordinances, #181 (changing the deﬁnition of litter (section 455B.364 of the Code of Iowa), #182 (includes a lien exemption for nonpayment of utility bills for mobile homes, modular homes, and manufactured homes owned by a tenant of and located in a mobile home park or manufactured home community when the owner or manager of the mobile home park or manufactured home community is the account holder), and #183 (pertaining to interference with ofﬁcial acts-section 719.1 of the Code of Iowa has been amended to include jailer). Also, non-legislative change ordinance #184 (changing the description of what is NOT allowed to be deposited on a street or alley). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the Winthrop City Hall. Anyone interested is urged to attend.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualiﬁed electors of Buchanan County, State of Iowa that a General Election will be held in the several election precincts of said county on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The polls for said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., on said date and in all precincts as established. *Candidates for State Senator District 48 are Scott Peterson, Democrat and Dan Zumbach, Republican and Brian

Thomas Jefferson

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Independence City Council October 17, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session at the Falcon Civic Center at 6:31 p.m., on Monday, October 17, 2016. Mayor Davis opened the meeting with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Grover, and Brown in attendance. Hanna was absent. Motion by Council Member Hill/Holland to amend the agenda in order remove Public Comments and Reports. Ayes: All. Grover/Holland to approve the agenda for the special meeting held October 17, 2016. Ayes: All. Absent: Hanna. Holland/Hill with a motion to approve the Rush Park Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales from October 21, 2016 through October 20, 2017. Ayes: All. Absent: Hanna. Grove/Vaughn to adjourn. Ayes: All. Whereupon, Mayor Davis declared the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

W. Cook, Libertarian and candidates for State Representative District 95 are Richard T. Whitehead, Democrat and Louis J. Zumbach, Republican. The following school districts have a School Board Director to ﬁll vacancy on the ballot: East Buchanan Community School District: Candidate-Shawn Stone and Union Community School District: Candidate-Darrell DeWinter. POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32 and STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 64 Aurora Precinct (City of Aurora, City

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CITY OF ROWLEY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 2016 Mayor Webster called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council present: Janaszak, Hemsath, Fangman, Parizek and Platte. M/S/C: Platte/Janaszak all ayes to approve the minutes from Sept. 10, 2016 Regular Council Meeting. M/S/C: Fangman/Parizek all ayes to approve the Treasurer Report for September 2016. General $190,176.19 Road Use $ 20,402.36 Debt Service $ 1,546.03 Sewer $213,945.16 Total $426,069.74 M/S/C: Parizek/Platte all ayes to approve the following expenses for Oct. 2016. GENERAL SEWER Deb Hemsath-wages 359.12 Chad Niedert-wages 242.36 Doris Guge-wages 48.04 Deb Hemsath-wages 150.00 IRS-payroll taxes 167.26 REC 59.00 IPERS/Feb 162.70 RSB-collection 15.00 RSB-collection 15.00 CIWA-water 25.46 CIWA-water/Community Center 25.46 CIWA-water/Fire dept. 25.46

of Lamont, Buffalo Twp., Madison Twp., that portion of the City of Stanley that lies within Buchanan County) – Aurora Legion Hall – 302 Warren St., Aurora Brandon Precinct (City of Brandon, Jefferson Twp.) - Brandon Area Community Club – 802 Main St., Brandon Fairbank Precinct (that portion of the City of Fairbank that lies within Buchanan County, Fairbank Twp.) – Fairbank American Legion – 109 Main St. E., Fairbank Hazleton Precinct (City of Hazleton, Hazleton Twp.) – Hazleton City Hall – 111 3rd St. N., Hazleton Independence First Ward Precinct (Independence 1st Ward, Washington Twp.)

– Falcon Civic Center – 1305 5th Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Second Ward Precinct (Independence 2nd Ward) – VFW Hall – 128 3rd Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Third Ward Precinct (Independence 3rd Ward, Sumner Twp.) – Public Health Meeting Room, 1413 1st St. W., Independence Independence Fourth Ward Precinct (Independence 4th Ward) – Senior Citizens Center – 400 5th Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Fifth Ward Precinct (Independence 5th Ward) – Presbyterian Church (West door) – 116 6th Ave. N.W.,

ROADS Indytel 81.35 Alliant 636.12 Greg Witte-CommCenter Cleaning 60.00 TOTAL 6,092.88 Alliant 320.29 Waste Management 2237.30 The News-publication 172.97 Greg Witte-wages 156.14 Weber Elec-ballast/ replace head-pavillon 234.28 Wieland & sonsbalance of mulch 275.52 D&S Portables-May-Sept. 391.25 JD Financial-concrete-park 73.80 The eagles nest is in the park-just need to spread mulch. The City would like to thank Rita Knutson for getting the grant for the park equipment, and the Rowley Community Club for their donation also. Also a Thank You to Matt Platte for digging out the area and the Fire Dept. for putting together and placing the eagles nest in the park. Now there will be another piece of equipment for kids to play on. The City Clerk has asked if the meetings for Nov.10th and Dec. 8th could start earlier due to conﬂict of time. The time for both Nov. 10th and Dec 8th will start at 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm. M/S/C: Platte/Hemsath all ayes to adjourn at 7:45pm. Next Regular Meeting will be Nov. 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm. /s/ Mayor Webster /s/ Clerk Hemsath

Independence Jesup Precinct (that portion of the City of Jesup that lies within Buchanan County) – Presbyterian Church – 643 6th St., Jesup Perry/Westburg Precinct (Perry Twp., Westburg Twp.) – First United Methodist Church (North door) – 455 6th St., Jesup Quasqueton Precinct (City of Quasqueton, Liberty Twp.) – Quasqueton Legion Hall – 102 Water St. S., Quasqueton Winthrop Precinct (City of Winthrop, Byron Twp., Fremont Twp.) – St. Patrick’s Parish Center – 554 1st St. S., Winthrop STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48 and STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 95 -

Middleﬁeld-Newton Precinct (Middleﬁeld Twp. – Newton Twp.) – Monti Community Center, 2854 Washington Ave., Masonville Rowley Precinct (City of Rowley, Cono Twp., Homer Twp.) – Rowley Community Center – 109 Ely St., Rowley I hereby certify that this is correct copy of the sample ballot to be voted at the General Election in the County of Buchanan, State of Iowa, November 8, 2016. Cindy Gosse Buchanan County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections

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Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and the landscape, from building soil health and boosting yields to reducing pests and improving overall farm resiliency. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another significant benefit to cover crops thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not often discussed: creating seasonal wildlife habitat. Jack Smith, farmer from Epworth said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year our no-till corn yields go up but our expenses go down. That can only be from the combination of no-till, cover crops and livestock.â&#x20AC;? A lunch and informational meeting will be held on this topic from 10 AM-12:30 PM Nov. 8, Heartland Acres Event Center, Independence. The meeting will cover the benefits of cover crops, how to integrate them with current farm operations and how to use cover crops for wildlife. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required by no later than Nov. 4 for meal planning purposes. To register, contact Angie Auel City of Independence is allowing at 319-636-2617 or email forTheOpen Burning October 22, 2016 naturalist@iowatelecom.net. through October 30, 2016 per Mayor

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The Buchanan County Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in the Buchanan County Public Health meeting room located at 1413 1st St W, Independence, IA. This meeting is open to the public and anyone wishing to attend is welcome to do so. AGENDA 1.Approval of minutes from the October 2016 meeting 2. Richard & Earlene Pint requests to rezone 7.44 acres from â&#x20AC;&#x153;A-1â&#x20AC;? Agricultural to â&#x20AC;&#x153;R-3â&#x20AC;? Residential for a residential house and out buildings. The property is located in the N Â˝, SE Âź. SE Âź, Sec 12, T88N, R9W and has an address of 2382 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd, Independence, Iowa. 3.Adjournment

Proclamation. Chapter 105.5 OPEN BURNING RESTRICTED. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backyard burningâ&#x20AC;? means the burning of leaves, twigs, and landscape waste originating on the premises by individuals domiciled on the premises. Backyard burning (not to include garbage) at dwellings of four family units or less. Backyard burning shall only be done during two one-week periods in the fall and a ten-day period in the spring as designated by proclamation of the mayor and shall only be done after sunrise and before sunset. No backyard burning shall be done on and public sidewalk, curb, or street. Chapter 135.08 BURNING PROHIBITED. No person shall burn any trash, leaves rubbish or other combustible material in any curb and gutter or on any paved or surfaced street or alley. Chapter 136.14 FIRES OF FUELS ON SIDEWALKS. It is unlawful for a person to make a ďŹ re of any kind on any sidewalk or to place or allow any fuel to remain upon any sidewalk. Please be mindful of conditions and monitor all ďŹ res at all times.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors October 17, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the October 10th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second Gissel to approve the claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $226,346.95. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following ofďŹ cerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reports: monthly - Jail $11,442.76; Recorder $10,356.17 and Clerk of Court $1,390.02; quarterly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheriff $11,082.45 and Auditor $49,422.75. All in favor, motion carried. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented bids received for paving the shoulders on Hwy. D-22. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the contract between Buchanan County and Flynn Company, Inc., Dubuque in the amount of $807,963.15 for project #HSIP-SC010(95)--6C-10 for shoulder paving on Hwy. D22, from the east corporate line of Jesup east to Frost Ave. All in favor, motion carried. At 9:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of Vincent Ave. with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber, Bryan Flexsenhar, Roger Olsen, Assistant County Attorney, Daniel Clouse and Charlie Comfort present. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to table the public hearing until November 14, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 9:32 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUCHANAN COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR007131 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEANNA J. ROEPKE, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Leanna J. Roepke, Deceased, who died on or about October 13, 2016: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on October 20, 2016, the last will and testament of Leanna J. Roepke, deceased, bearing date of March 27, 2004, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Michael A. Roepke was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated October 20, 2016. Michael A. Roepke Executor of estate 1027 Union Avenue, Lamont, IA 50650 A. J. Flickinger, ICIS PIN No: P00327702 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Craig, Wilson & Flickinger Address: 316 1st St. East, Independence, IA 50644 Date of second publication: November 3, 2016 Probate Code Section 304

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Proud to be a Buccaneer! East Buchanan celebrated homecoming last week with a parade through Winthrop. The football team (above) won over Ed-Co 36-0. Also pictured are Dylan Kortenkamp (top left) who has a shovel and is prepared to “bury the Vikings” and at right, Hunter Schulte and Gradon Fangman, members of the school’s 2016 state title winning golf team. See more photos on page 5. (Christine Dale Photos)

posal abilitatiupdatones topro terworks rehconce the waterworks faciliCouncil discusses wa rn for houses. Vaughn expressed held on Oct. 7. was sal ties a workshop

At their Oct. 3 meeting, y owned farmland. Bids By Steven C. Smith met in opened bids for rental of count Independence City Council Erwin Henderson, d/b/a received for the 242 acres were: n Monday night. Mayor ce, $200 per acre and Chris regular sessio Robert n cilma Coun Henderson Farms, Independen ed, 61 per acre. The bidders were Davis presid At their last meeting, Shadden, Central City, $206. t. Erwin Henderson raising Hill was absen with bids their asked hn raise to Vaug ed is allow son Denn After discussion, the board Councilper his ﬁnal bid to $285 per acre. force to review an enfor a three-year contract. to form a task erson Hend and from bid needs the the ted accep report on Story continues on page 21. gineering ce and costs of proposed maintenan well and s repair to city waterwork

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propo that the estimated $600,000 Story continues on page 21. overcalled for unnecessary and ce ssion, discu much Pictured, from left: Independen priced items. After hn could City Council members Deb Hanna Davis acknowledged Vaug Menk & n Oc Bolto s, ssion tob Leniu discu er 27 for Mike and do additional research man, , 2016 sal came Project Engineer John Graup 75¢ when the engineering propo . Miller Fred n and citize Buchanan up for consideration. Photo)County Auditor and Commisil mem(Steven C. Smith sioner of Elections Cindy Gosse is encourIn order to facilitate counc the needs aging those who wish to vote in the 2016 bers’ better understanding of

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Commissioner of Elections promotes pre-registration for General Election General Election on Nov. 8 to register early if they are not already registered. Voters may register on Election Day; however, Gosse encourages voters to get registered before 5 PM Saturday, Oct. 29 to avoid extra paperwork at the polling site on Elec-

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tion Day. This is the last day to pre-register for the Nov. 8 election. Those who have moved since the last election should update voter registration to current address before Election Day. A voter registration form can be obtained on the website: http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/ pdf/voteapp.pdf. Story continues on page 28.

East Buchanan School Board member Brian Crawford brought up parking at the Oct. 12 board meeting. He said that Mary Donlea, who has met with community members regarding the upcoming bond project, has noted people are still concerned about whether parking is included in the facilities plan. Parking has been a subject of concern for community members throughout the planning process. When there is a big event, whether a football or volleyball game, or an elementary concert, parking overﬂows into the neighboring residential area. The board members conﬁrmed that yes, adding 30-40 parking spaces west of the school is part of the plan. It is not mentioned on the bond proposal as the district plans to pay for it by using other funding sources. Board President Aaron Cook suggested they give some thought to providing ways to help the elderly or disabled who might

have difficulty getting from a parking spot to the school building or outdoor bleachers. The public will have an opportunity to learn more about the facilities project and bond proposal during a Bucs for Bond meeting at 7 Frien and family co PM Wednesday, Nov. 16ds at Quasqueton City nverged on the Jill Wi Hall. In addition,inthe public islge welcome to nb rural Winthro usch farm send questions toto ebbucs4bond@gmail.com. p Saturday as t the fam The meeting willyealsosis be livestreamed and ar’s harvest. ily with this can be viewed atKe www.ebbucsforbond.com. Jill’s husban d ith ently Superintendent Danrec Fox stated the passthat ed aw ay after a ba ttle withthecadistrict number of students attending ncer. The recent dr as reported for certified enrollment is exallow Iow y weather has a farmerstoto537 pected to be up to ed 582 compared ma go this time last year.od progress. Statewide ke corn is over , 60 Dockstader Secondary Principal Eric and beans alm % harvested, reported that middle and high ostschool 80%. stuhristAssessments ine Dale Ph at the dents will take the(C Iowa oto) end of October. This will be the last year the assessments will be used to report student proficiency in Iowa. Story continues on page 25.

Winthrop City Council met their goal of prosa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Winthrop has accomplished Dennie presiding and Melis and received Girl Scout Troop 2128 from nt; Leland Sprague absent. Buchanan School in Winthrop East near walks Myers, and Lee White prese cross flashsafer g vidin that per city code, all resiwere integral in replacing two Mayor Dennie announced ze award as a result! The girls to slow 2½ Bron signs their than stop less onal not ers numb school with two additi the of front in dences need to have house lights en coming At their Oct. 10 meeting, Buchanan County Supervisors Don Shonka, Ellen Gaffney ing yellow asting color to their backand improve safety for all childr inches in height and of a contr and Gary Gissel heard Roadside Manager Sherlyn Hazen’s monthly report. Approxidown traffic, prevent accidents, personnel need numbers l. schoo ground. Emergency response mately 122 miles of brush and thistles have been sprayed. 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October 27, 2016

Make a difference day I was a damsel in distress. I wasn’t alone, in fact the whole family was along for the ride, but things weren’t looking good. We were 20 miles away from our destination in northwest Iowa when a bright orange truck with DOT on the side flagged us down. “Your back tire is smoking!” they yelled to us from their rolled down window as we buzzed along the highway. We pulled over immediately and the truck followed us. We discovered that one of the back tires on our trailer was worn thin and about to burst. Another small wrinkle – we were hauling 10,000 pounds of pumpkins in the aforementioned trailer. This complicated things a bit. As cars whizzed by, we considered our options. We needed a new tire in order to get to our delivery location, but out in unfamiliar rural territory we weren’t sure who to call. The two guys from the Department of Transportation could have wished us well and headed on their way, but it quickly became evident that they were helping types. Thank goodness! They knew a guy who could come out and put on a new tire for

us. They called him up immediately and explained the circumstances. They made sure he had a jack strong enough to handle 10,000 pounds of pumpkins. They even waited until he arrived to make sure all went well. The kindness of strangers always surprises me and refreshes my spirit. We are so thankful for our two white knights in the orange truck. They helped us out of a tricky situation and would accept nothing more than a thank you, a handshake and one big pumpkin! Thinking about the kindness of strangers brought up memories of other thoughtful actions people have taken over the years. Some folks are really good at this. My aunt Leanna was often thinking about ways to surprise others with random acts of fun and kindness. Once I posted online about how much we enjoyed seeing people with reindeer noses and antlers on their vehicles. When I saw her at Christmas a few weeks later, guess what she had for me? (We still get them out every winter!) When I was a freshmen at college and starting to feel like Thanksgiving break was a long ways away, I found a Halloween card from her in my mailbox. I’m thankful for her and

Good things come in small packages To the Editor You may have heard the phrase “Good Things Come in Small Packages.” Well, this certainly is true with Buchanan County’s Supervisor, Ellen Gaffney, who is seeking re-election. As a neighboring Supervisor, I can tell you that Ellen is highly regarded by her fellow Supervisors around the state. When she attends Iowa Association of Counties (ISAC) Conferences, everyone stops and visits with Ellen. Her opinion is sought after and considered by her colleagues. She reaches out to old and new county officials to offer mentoring and support. Because she cares about mental health and is highly regarded by state officials, she serves on a state board: ISAC’s Mental Health board for Case Management. Being Buchanan County Supervisor has never been a part time job for Ellen Gaffney. She has boundless energy and maintains a rigorous schedule. She is 100% dedicated and always professional about her work. I am confident that I speak for many Supervisors around the state when I write to support the re-election of Ellen Gaffney to Buchanan County Supervisor. Vicki Rowland Clermont

Buc Pride Dear Editor: East Buchanan is a great community to be a part of, and was a key reason Alyssa and I decided to move back home to raise our kids here. One of the key phrases you’ll hear around town is “Buc Pride.” Part of “Buc Pride” is continuing to make progressions within the school to continue offering facilities that keep up with changing times and something that the teachers, parents, and students within the school can be proud of. Areas of key need have been identified through the bond proposal process, and now it is up to the community to come together and help to pass the bond for making our current facilities even better. Justin Shaffer, Winthrop

the many friends and family who have doted on us with kindness over the years. Random acts of kindness happen every day in small communities like ours, like the 15 people who came to help with the fall harvest at Keith Wilgenbusch’s farm. These are the types of actions that are truly meaningful, and define what makes places like Buchanan County a great place to live. National Make A Difference Day just happened last Saturday. This day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October. It be-

Endorse Ohrt Dear Editor: In military life a slang that is used on occasions to describe an individual is “Gung Ho.” The meaning of a person being Gung Ho is committed, eager, dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic. Over the years, Clayton Ohrt has fit the category of being Gung Ho. Clayton Ohrt has been very instrumental in getting things done and organize events for the benefit of others. Two of the main events organized and chaired by Clayton Ohrt were: • Chartered Bus Trip for Buchanan County veterans and spouses to participate in ceremony at Iowa State Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter IA on April 24, 2009. Body cremains of several veterans had been collected from locations around the state by Missing America Project and received final burial honors for past service to our nation from WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras. Buchanan County was the only county with a full chartered bus present amongst huge crowds of others. • Fundraising event on August 10, 2013, to support sending WWII and Korean veterans to Washington DC honoring them for their service on Honor Flights. This incredible function included entertainment, meal and large array of events that raised over $47,000. Many veterans and others in Buchanan County and communities volunteered and donated to make this event a great success. Clayton Ohrt’s patriotism and service over the years for veterans, the American Legion and community are unyielding and show compassionate commitment for others. The simple fact is that Clayton Ohrt is a proven leader and will be a “Gung Ho” Buchanan County Supervisor. Exercise your right to vote on Nov. 8, 2016. We the below signed individual veterans endorse Clayton Ohrt for Buchanan County Supervisor. Lonnie Ross, Fairbank Leslie Reinertson, Jesup Russell Kress, Rowley Joel McFarlane, Lamont Dale Buckman, Aurora Jerry DeMuth, Winthrop Glen Mills, Independence Dorance M. Kirby, Quasqueton Eric W. Vance, Hazleton

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gan in 1992 by USA WEEKEND magazine and was later joined by Points of Light. Even though the official day is behind us, let the spirit of this day stay with you throughout the year. Even a small act can be deeply touching to another person. What can you do for someone else today?

Elderly Food Boxes Dear Editor: Volunteers at the Independence Senior Center, the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank team together to deliver approximately 35 Elderly Food Boxes to eligible recipients across Buchanan County each month. Eligible households of one person have an annual income of $21,775; eligible households of two persons have an annual income of $29,471. Eligible food box recipients also receive some home delivered meals from NEI3A. Food boxes include shelf stable staples like cereal, crackers, peanut butter, canned soup, tuna or chicken. For more information about either program, call the Independence Senior Center at 319334-7011. Delivery dates for Elderly Food Boxes have changes. Boxes will be delivered on Thursday, Oct. 27, Thursday, Nov. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 8. Thank you to everyone who makes this program possible. Brenda Fuller Service Specialist Buchanan County Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center

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Kanyon Cooksley ~ Christian French ~ Taylor Smith ~ Nolan Svoboda ~ Advisor, Mrs. Lisa Goedken

JV football ends season undefeated The East Buchanan JV football team concluded their season on Oct. 17 in a dominating fashion beating EdCo 52-14! The Bucs jumped out early with a 26-0 lead at halftime and never looked back. The Bucs set a season high with 426 yards rushing, led by quarterback Nolan Meyer with 143 yards on just 7 carries and passing for another 69 yards on just two passing attempts. The Bucs were balanced, with five guys rushing at least five times. Jacob Kelly rushed for 96 yards on 8 attempts, James Mossman had 69 yards on 6 rushes, Blaise Fangman gained 58 yards on 10 carries, and Brock Naber had 55 yards on 5 attempts. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage and setting the edges for a lot of yards on sweeps around the corner. The defense continued to get better throughout the season, holding Ed-Co to 74 yards rushing and 93 yards passing. James Mossman led in tackles with 12, followed by Brock Naber with 8.5. With this win, the Bucs finished their second consecutive season with an undefeated record, going 8-0! The Junior Varsity also has a 19-game winning streak dating back to two seasons ago, where they finished the year with three straight wins. A few stats culminating the season: the Bucs out-scored their opponents 333-98 total, a 41.6-12.3 average. The Bucs also gained 2,391 yards rushing, and threw for 462 yards on a very efficient 18-30 passing.

Volleyball advances to second round The volleyball team was in action on Oct. 24 winning their first district game in six years against the West Central Blue Devils. The Bucs lost the first set 25-17 before winning three straight to take the win. 25-19, 25-14, 25-10. Kaitlyn Murphy led the team with 4 aces and a season best 20 kills totaling 234 on the season. Danielle Anderegg had 8 kills, 14 digs and went 20 for 21 serving. Katie Gee had 33 assists along with 8 digs, and 2 aces. It was a record setting night as four records fell or were tied. Murphy’s 234 kills broke the school record of 229 set by Amanda Riniker in 2013. Katie Gee tied the assist record set by Jordy Meyer in 2013 with 474. Becca Walthart added 12 digs on the night to bring her total to 325, which broke the record of 323 set by Becca Biggs in 2013. The team also broke the dig record of 1169 from 2013 and they currently have 1174. They next played at Starmont Oct. 24 against the Stars.

Mystery Student Last week’s mystery student was Racheal Zahnd. This week’s mystery student is a 14-year-old freshman. He/She lives in Winthrop and has two brothers and three sisters. His/Her hobby is wrestling and his/her biggest pet peeve is annoying kids. His/Her worst fear is robots taking over the world and one random fact about him/her is he/she has 10 nephews and nieces.

Author visits EB If A T-Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party, Stink Soup, Teeny Tiny Toady and To the Big Top are just a few of the books penned by Author Jill Esbaum. She spent the day with East Buchanan K-6 students on Oct. 11. Esbaum is the author of many children’s books including nonfiction books for National Geographic Kids. She is also a former instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature and also a workshop leader at the U of I Summer Writing Festival. At East Buchanan, Esbaum gave a different session for every grade level grouping. She did four sessions and also had a chat with the kindergartners. Esbaum mainly focused on the writing process and the importance of using good words, being creative, and having to revise several times until the final product is at its best. She talked about setting goals and sticking to them and it’s never too late to start something new. She shared some of her books with the students. She has 28 books that have been published and is working on seven more to be out over the next 2-3 years. Mrs. Beatty, LMC director, said, “I found it interesting that she has never had a chance to meet any of the illustrators face to face and so far has only had one opportunity to choose an illustrator!” The kids were engaged and all reported to Mrs. Beatty that they enjoyed having the author there. Esbaum’s visit was made possible through East Buchanan, the PTO and the Fine Arts Boosters.

Where in EB? Back in the Oct. 6 issue of the Buc Banner, Taylor Smith was hanging out in Mr. Unwin’s shop. This week, Nolan Svoboda is monkeying around with chimpanzee. Can you guess where in EB Nolan is?

Above: Author Jill Esbaum with some of her books during her visit to East Buchanan.

Robotics team performs well at first competition EB’s FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team performed well Saturday in the first FTC meet in Iowa of the season, held in Winthrop. The Higgs Bozos finished with four wins and one loss, tying them for 1st place. The next meet is Nov. 1 in Independence. Pictured: Blaise Fangman works on the robot.

Lady Bucs play at conf.

(Miranda Franzen Photo)

The Lady Bucs traveled to Springville for the conference volleyball tournament on Oct. 15 where they played two games. The Buccaneers defeated Cedar Valley Christian in their first match of the day, winning two of three: 21-11, 20-22, 15-13. Kaitlyn Murphy led the team in kills with 8, Katie Gee had 19 assists and 2 aces to lead the Bucs, and Becca Walthart had 13 digs to lead the team. The Buccaneers then took on Marquette Catholic. The girls won the first match 25-19 but then dropped the next two (22-25 and 1-15) for the loss. Danielle Anderegg led the team with 9 digs and Gee led with 12 assists.

Coming Events Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 3

No School HS Student Council Leadership Conf. HS Student Council Leadership Conf. Picture Book Month, Robotics Meet @ Independence Wrestling Cheer practice begins MS G BB @ Starmont, MS WR @ NL w/Ed-Co

Buccaneer Banner pages are produced by East Buchanan High School student staff. The News is proud to support education by donating these pages to EB each week.

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Cook qualifies for state

On Oct. 20, Gannon Cook (pictured at left) qualified for the state cross country meet for the second year in a row. Gannon placed 14th at the state qualifying meet in Cedar Falls. East Buchanan boys’ team placed 11 out of 18 full teams. Twenty-eight schools were running in class 1A. Complete placings: Gannon Cook 14th, Carter Boggess 38th, Christian French 67th, Mason Higgins 84th, Austin Cook 127th, Randy Snyder 130th, Dylan Kress 131st. There was a total of 140 boy runners. In the girls’ race three runners competed. Out of 148 runners, Erica Hoffman placed 83rd, Kennedy Amos 11th, and Samantha Fults 128th. Cook will run Saturday, Oct. 29 in Fort Dodge. (From left) Jamie McClure, Jocelyn Cabalka, Makenzie Knutson, Natalie Svoboda, Kiersten Amos, Molly Ward, Danielle Anderegg, Maddi Sweet, Abbie VanRaden and Lexi Amos.

Above: Karen Sornson gets a hug from dad Cory. Above left: Dennis, Randy and Christina Snyder. Above right: Senior Carter Boggess plays for the band.

Tyler Williams waltzes in for the two point conversion to put the Bucs up 32 to 7 before the half.

East Buchanan: 2016 District champions

Above: Carter Downer finds a hole and heads to the end zone. Below Tyler Williams lays out to interrupt a pass play.

In a series of four photos below, Max McGraw (#18) goes up for the interception and brings the ball to the ground. Williams is #45.

On Oct. 21, East Buchanan hosted Starmont for the regular season finale and senior night. Seniors Carter Downer, Tyler Williams, Dylan Kress, Ryan Schmitt, Jordan Hettinger, Michael Hettinger and Dalton Kimball were all honored for their time as Buccaneer football players before the game started. Senior cheerleader Danielle Anderegg was also honored. Starmont jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but the Bucs settled in and responded in Buccaneer fashion. Tyler Williams ran in from 16 yards out and the two point conversion came courtesy of Carter Downer. The guys were switched for the next score with Downer running 96 yards for the score and Williams adding the extra two points. During the second quarter, Downer ran 45 yards for a touchdown and Williams was again the go to guy with the two point conversion. Spencer Cook completed a 21 yard pass to senior Dylan Kress for a touchdown and another Williams conversion. Williams then stripped the ball giving Kress the defensive scoop and score and the Bucs had a halftime lead of 40 to 7. The East Buchanan marching band took the field and honored their senior members. Cross country seniors were also recognized after the half time show. Cook then completed a 33 yard pass to Jake Ohl for another score. Braydon Nunemaker scored from one yard out during the fourth quarter and the Bucs won 52 to 7. Six backs shared the running load accumulating 339 yards on the ground. Leading the way was Carter Downer

with 161 yards on 6 carries and 2 TD’s. Tyler Williams added 73 yards on 6 carries and a TD. Brock Naber haad seven carries for 53 yards and Max McGraw carried the ball four times for forty yards. In the air Spencer Cook was an efficient 4-5 passing for 75 yards and 2 TD’s. (Kress and Ohl were on the receiving ends of the passing TD’s.) On the defensive side Heath Weber had a nose for the ball leading all tacklers with 10 total tackles (6 solo, 8 assists, 1tfl). Max McGraw was on the receiving end of 2 interceptions. Coach Jerry Alden said, “I thought Starmont came out fired up knowing this was their last game and really drove it down the filed the first possession and scored but to our kids’ credit, all year we came back and dominated the rest of the game. We have been battling this flu bug for about two weeks now and you could still tell we were just a little bit slow off the ball to start so hopefully we got that all behind us as we move into the playoffs. These kids are playing with a ton of confidence right now and that is great going into the postseason. I really like where we are as a team and think we can make a run in the playoffs if we continue to get better.” The win moves the Bucs to 6-1 in the district (7-2 overall), and sets up for a 1st round playoff rematch with Lisbon. The game will be hosted in Winthrop on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 PM. It’s a great time to be a Buccaneer! (No passes will be honored for admission.)

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October 27, 2016

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Business Jelly held in Winthrop

Buchanan County Economic Development has been holding a series of Business Jellies throughout the county. The latest was in Winthrop on Oct. 20 featuring guest speaker T.D Holub of TD n’ Guy Garden Oasis, a community supported agriculture business that delivers food to customers. A Business Jelly is a casual co-working event where entrepreneurs, freelancers, home workers, and business people meet in order to get out of their

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normal work space. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and spend the morning working and networking. For information, contact BCEDC Director George Lake at 319-334-7497, email: director@ growbuchanan.com. (Steven C. Smith Photo)

Champs Cupboard expands to include Elementary Schools Submitted by Fusion Forward

Champ’s Cupboard was created to help meet the basic needs of students in the community. It was started during the 2015-16 school year by school counselor Shalon Frye and representatives from Immanuel Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church, and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The cupboard is housed at the Junior/Senior High School. All recipients are kept confidential and there is no cost to students taking items from Champ’s Cupboard. The cupboards are filled by area churches and other local groups. This year, the Champ’s board is working with the elementary counselors Christie Litterer and Greg Moen to expand to include East and West Elementary students. The needs at elementary schools are very different from the Junior Senior High School level and the goal for this year is to fill both elementary cupboards with age appropriate items.

NEI3A announces new CEO Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) announces that Donna Harvey has accepted the position as CEO. Most recently, Donna was Director of the Iowa Department on Aging (IDA), appointed by Governor Branstad in January 2011. Previous to her appointment, Donna served as the Executive Director of Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging (now part of NEI3A) for 23 years. “I am very happy that I can continue my work in the aging network where I have ‘lived’ for over 30 years by becoming the CEO of NEI3A,” Donna stated. “This will allow me to move home to spend more time with family while still being able to advocate for older persons and persons with disabilities. I look forward to building on the great work already being done at NEI3A.” Donna is active on all levels of the aging network serving as treasurer of NASUAD (National Association of States

The elementary schools need basic personal care items (body wash, tearfree shampoo and conditioner, children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes, hair brushes, combs, lice kits). Tax deductible donations can be dropped off at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence. Products and supplies may be dropped off directly at East and West Elementary Schools, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church or at the Junior Senior High School. All donations will be used to stock the shelves of Champ’s Cupboard. For information contact Shalon Frye at 319-332-0706.

Pictured: Champ’s Cupboard receives a donation from American Legion Auxiliary unit 30 of Independence.

United for Aging and Disabilities), past president of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging and was a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. She has also served as staff at a National Governor’s Association Policy Academy on Long Term Care as well as on Governor’s Task Forces in Iowa including Transit, Alzheimer’s, and Long Term Care in Iowa. Donna also served on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services, the National Resource Center for Human Service Transportation Coordination Steering Committee, National Eldercare Locator Advisory Committee and has testified before the Select Committee on Aging and the Senate Appropriations Committee for Health and Human Services.

Sausage Skillet Meal 1 pkg. smoked sausage, sliced thin ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 large green or red bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 cup frozen broccoli, thawed (or use fresh) ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup tomato sauce 2 cups Minute Rice ½ cup shredded cheese Brown sausage in oil, add remaining ingredients except rice and cheese. Simmer until vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed. In the meantime, prepare rice. Stir cooked rice into skillet, top with cheese. Serves 4-6. Spanish Stew 4 oz. spicy sausage (like Chorizo), sliced thin 2 large carrots, sliced 1 medium onion, diced 1 15-oz. can low-sodium kidney beans, undrained 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 12 oz. spinach or other greens, torn into pieces (optional) In large saucepan, cook sausage, carrots, and onions until vegetables are soft. Add beans and broth and simmer 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and greens, simmer another five minutes. Serves 4.

Donate to Operation Santa Claus Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas by helping supply Christmas gifts for children in need in Buchanan County. Last year, Operation Santa Claus helped 263 children. Donations of new toys, games and books for infants and children under 12, along with tax-deductible cash donations to purchase gifts, will be accepted until Dec. 5. Drop them off or mail to Operation Threshold, 1827 1st St. W, Independence IA 50644. Operation Santa Claus is a joint effort for Buchanan County by Operation Threshold and community members.

GNB receives Community Banking Month Best-of-the-Best Award Each year Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) presents their Community Banking Month Best-of-the-Best Award that honors the community bank that showed excellence in promoting financial education and giving back to local communities during Community Banking Month. GNB Bank was named 2016 recipient and presented with the award at a ceremony during CBI’s 45th Management Conference and Annual Convention. The work GNB Bank has done sends a message about how community banks are making a difference on Main Street. GNB Bank’s team educated the public about their programs throughout Community Banking Month including social media, press releases, and state-wide competition

among 2nd-6th graders in Iowa. Each of GNB Bank’s locations also held a weekly drawing in April for a complimentary “Coffee Break” delivery to a local business, and hosted a business after-hours event for Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday small business theme. GNB Bank’s continued work in encouraging the Go Local effort in their communities clinched the bank as CBI’s latest honoree. “We’re honored to receive this award and applaud our employees for their involvement in celebrating community banking month,” said Kevin Swalley, CEO of GNB Bank. “At GNB we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to work with families, businesses and local organizations to help provide economic growth, health and vitality.”

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