Readlyn Chronicle - Readlyn Community Library

Readlyn Chronicle
Volume
2
No
4
Composed by the Repdlyn Community
May 5:
Readlyn Spring Clean-up Days
VFW,7:30 p.m., Readlyn Telephone Co.
7i
Daisies,6:30-7:30 p.m., Readlyn Litrrary
9i
FULL MOON
tact residents for this cut-over.
MOTHERS'DAY
are going to he doing any type of digging in your yird,
ditch or field, please call IOWA ONE CALI, @ l-800_
292-8989 OR 8 | | for locates of cable and fibei If you
choose to dig without notif,ing IOWA ONE CALL, you
are responsible for any repairs and can also be fined. This
is a state law.
l0:
I
Shtron Huck, General Manager reviewed the past year
and gave m update of the FTTp prcject for the City of
Readlyn" RTC staff has cut-over 6l residents onto the
fiber for telephone and intemet and will continue to con-
Early Out Movie, l:30 p.m.
Readlyn Community Library
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12:
CALL BEFORE YOU DIC
Infant & Toddler Massage Class,
Readlyn Community Library
Webelos, 7:00 p.fi., Angie Fritz's home
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IT'S THE LAW
- If vou
Story Hour, l0:00 a.m., Readlyn Library
VFW Auxiliary, T:30 p.m., Readlyn Lib.
BURNING DITCHES * This is the time of year when
buming ditches begins. please do not bum close to De_
14:
Ilrownies,6:30-7:.10 p.m., Readlyn Lib.
WVIIS Class Night. T:30 p.m.
destals
ay
l5:
Senalor Hcckroth,2:45 p.m.,
MultiPurpose Room, Readlyn Lib,
ay
17:
Boy Scout Crossover Ceremony,
6:30 p.m., St. Matthews
MaylS;
- if you damage the pedestal or cable you are responsible for the repairs. Be mindfut that this can be service effecting to many customers. Thank you.
We have had many questions regarding high definition
television. There is a big misconception regarding televi_
sion stations and high definition television and purchasing
a television capable of high definition. Not all stations
are broadcast in HD and cunently our cable system is
standard definition. An analog tv cannot receive an HD
picture even with a purchased convenor box. Even with
l)EADLINE-READLYNCHRONTCLE
May
l9:
Spring Concert. T:00 p.rn,, K-6. WVHS
May
20:
Senior Citizens, I l:30 a.m,, Center lnn
May
2l:
Daisies, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Readlyn
Mzy
242
WVHS Commencement, l:00 p.m.
12,2009, DTV Transition will not affect our cablevision
and no changes are needed on your part. Any questions,
please call our office.
May
25:
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Observance in Readlyn
Pepper Tournament Results
Graveside Services, 9:00 a.m.
ZionlSt. Paul Cemetery
Parade, l0:30, followed by Program
Readlyn Elem., address by Rev. Sterle
Potluck Dinner, Noon for the
community, Readlyn Library
May
27:
Readlyn Chronicle delivered in
Yellow Shopper
Merry Elders, Noon, Readlyn Library
May
28:
Brownis,6:30-7:30 p.m., Readlyn Lib.
Attention potential Miss Readlyn candidates!
.
On Saturday, April 4, we had nine tables participate in
the Pepper toumament. There was tie for l" place with a
score of I 9 | . Winners were partners Ron Brunscheon and
Jason Huebner and partners Herb Clemons and Dale Ott
who split l" and 2"d prize. R.J and Corlyn Freitag won 3'd
place with a score .of 190, and Jerry and Bonnie
Winenburg finished 4ih with a score of l8l. The oeanut
prize also was a tie with a score of 78.
-Hanier Risse,
Carrie Bisbee. and Dawn and Hailey Bergmin divided the
peanuts.
This was the last toumament until fall. We want to
thank everyone for coming. lt's been a lot of ftrn. Haye a
nice summer and we'll see you back soon.
Joan Motthirc and Grace Kuethe
Miss Readlyn Candidates
A
very
impodant part of the Grump Days celebration each year is
the crowning of Miss Readlyn. All girls who are Readlyn
residents and who will be a senior in high *hool next
year are eligible to run for Miss Readlyn. Please contact
Karla Joerger at either 279-3331 or [email protected]
if interested. If you are a business who would be like to
sponsor a Miss Readlyn cmdidate, please also contact
Karla Joerger,
Home
other content providers, HD programming is an additional
cost and you do have to have a HD television. l.he June
Library
Mother's Day Buffet
The third annual Mother's Day Buffet is planned for
May lOs, from l0 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main room of
the Center lnn.
Plan on atending and enjoy prime Rib along with 3
other meats, 3 types of potato, 3 hot vegetables, several
salads. fresh fruits and brakfast items also.
or 857 Friendl Peo le
and
IA
April 2g"2}0g
Catch the Spirit
The Readlyn Telephone Company held it's Annual
Meeting on Saturday, April lg6, 2009, at I p.m. at l2l
Main St., Readlyn, Iowa, with 12 shareholders present.
Janet Huebner, Todd Kuethe, md Burton Thies were re_
elected to the boad of directors for a three-yer term.
Story Hour, l0:fi1 a.m., Readlyn Library
CLS Spring Musical,'Go, Co Jonah!'
7:00 p.m. CLS Gym-2681 Quail Ave
6.
Published by Vanguard Publishing Co, Sumner,
Readlyn Telephone Co
Annual Meeting
ommunity Calendar:
May 4,5,6:
Club
The 3'd Annual Megan Keopke "Catch the Spirit" 5K
fun rurlwalk will be held Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 pm.
This event, in memory of Megm Koepke, is the finale of
a day filled with character awareness and community
service for the sddents at the Waverly-Shell Rock Junior
High. The public is invited to participate in this fun event
to raise funds for one of Megan's favorite charities, the
Heart Connecfion Chlldren's Oncologlt Camp. Megn,
the daughter of Rick and Rhonda Koepke, fought her
battfe for 8 t/z lears before passing away in February
20007.
Entry foms may be domloaded from the following
site: www.wsr.k I 2.ia.us./juniorhieh. Eiltries postmilked
after Aprif 22 may not receive a T-shirt. Entry fee is
$10.00 and there will be BBQ pork and concession
following the run/walk. All money raised will go to
support "The Heart Connection Summer Oncology
Camp."
The Perennial Planters
The Readlyn Beautification Committee has a new name:
The Perennial Plantero. We hope it will be easy to remember and it is also a statement about what we do.
Many of you have been watching for signs of spring in
the three flower beds along the bike trail. you have to
look closely because the cold spring has delayed many
spring blossoms. We planted lots of tulips last fall and
they are just peaking through. The new iris plmtings look
nice and green. It looks as ifthe rabbits lunched on several of our larger bushes. The trees that were olanted last
year look especially healthy: setting buds nicely. We have
a Flowering Crab to plant this spring. It would be great to
have a grouping ofthese for spring color in the park. We
could use a Weeping Willow tree for that wet spot there
too. All donations oftrees, shrubs, and flowers would be
most welcome.
The ash tree disease is now across the Mississippi in
Wisconsin. This disease will destroy all ash trees like the
Dutch Elm disease destroyed ow majestic elms. Ohio md
lndiana have lost 20 to 30 million ash trees. There are
several mature ash trees in our city park. We need to begin planting some new trees to take their place.
Several people have mentioned helping with our projects. We have fun while we work. Our first meetins will
be May 2 in the park gaebo at 9:00 A.M. Join us in-planning our projects for this season. For more information
phone Jackie Clemen (279-3514) or Bonnie Erickson
(279-3935\.
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day will be observed beginning with a graveside service at the Zionlst.Paul Cemetery at 9:00 a.m.
A parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street.
Padicipants will be the VFW Post 5661, the VFW Auxiliary, Wapsie Valley Marching Band, and the local Boy
and Girl Scouts of America.
Following the parade, a pngram will take place at the
Elementary school gym. Featured speaker will be Reverend Roger Sterle, Pastor of St. Paul's and lmmanuel
Churches. A mock graveside service will conclude the
activities at the school. The community is invited to the
Library meeting room following the service for a potluck
dinner b€ginning at noon.
One Old Grum
Mayors Desk
Miss Readlyn
Comments
Grumps
Grumblings
By: llerb Clemen
By: Lou Fortsch
As I write this column we have officially sprung into
spring. We are obseruing the grass turning greener and
fiowers starting to bloom. lt seems like it has been a very
iong winter. We again need to address some issues in this
article that affects everyone in Readlyn. The council has
decided that we will have a recycling program in Readlyn
and everyone should use this program.
That means everyone must abide by the rules that affect
this recycling program. We continue to have people putting Styrofoam in either the large green drop boxes out-
side
or in the
containers inside the recycling center.
There has also been garbage bags put in the boxes outside. This must stop. Citations will be issued to anyone
that has violated these rules.
The economy has also affected the value ofthe recyclable material that we must get rid of. Effective the May l'l
our maierial that is being picked up, will have a pickup
fee of$100 per occurrence. It also takes approximately l0
man hours loading the containers and seruicing this recycling center per month. These costs are presently absorbed by our general budget. Ifthis continues there will
a charge to everyone in the community. This would
amount to approximately $1.75 to $2"00 per month at our
present costs.
I have been optimistic that we may have a chance to get
some State or Federal aid from the recent stimulus packages to improve our waste treatment facilities and to put
in some tile lines for the sump pump discharge. As of this
date we have not been successful in getting any help from
the State or Federal govemment. This does not mean thal
there is a moratorium on disconnecting your sump pump
Ilom the sanitary sewer system. Those residents that have
a stom water line adjacent to their property must get lheir
system hooked up properly and as soon as possible. To
give you some recent history ofthe amount ofsump pump
discharge we compared Jan 09 with last month.
January we pumped 2,494,000 gallons of llesh waler.
During that same time we treated at our treated facility
2,140,000 gallons of waste water. Wlich is less than
pumped? That is the way it should be. Last month we
pumped 2,164,000 gallons of fiesh water and treated
4,826,000 gallons of waste water. This is over twice the
amount of fiesh water pumped. Virtually all the excess
water being treated last month came fionr sump pumps.
Please get these units disconnected fiom the sanitary
sewer lines.
Other business: We took delivery of a new police car
and a used dump truck this month. The new restroom
that was planned in the 2010 budgel will probably be installed next spring. We decided to wait until the school
construction is on the way and maybe take another look at
the location again. We have ordered a new sign and it
will be delivered around the June, July timeframe.
Jusl a reminder that our cleanup days are Moy 4'', 5'',
and 6'h. All Material that is to be picked up this year must
be out on the street right ofway by 8:00 am on the 6'" of
May. This material can include Styrofoam. A complete
list of other material and costs for the appliances and etc
will be fumished at city hall.
Community
Club
---Meeting Dates
Zion Lutheran Church
7:00 p.m.
June 1 0
August 1 3
October I
December'!0
Annual Meeting
January 30, 2010
Hello again all! A lot has happened since the last time I
wrote an article, but I'll tryio give you all a quick
'
rundown!
April 4s" juniors and seniors at Wapsie had rhe
welcometoanothereditionoftheGrumpsGrumblings
and a big welcome to spring. lt is finally here! Goodbye
to the snow. Although we need all ofthe seasons, this one
the is much more pleasant. The beautiful flowers are
night at the Heartlani Acies Event Center in beginning to grow, the grass is getting greener,,and the
Independence. Our ..Night in Tinselrown" was a e.reat children are outside playing, so please remember to drive
success. Most of the students from borh grades atteided salely when you drive through our little town. We want
the event along with their dates. Students'traveled to the our little ones to be able to play safely'
Speaking of little ones. I hope that you all had a
event in style aniving in various trucks and cars. There
was even an RV and a Hummer limo sittins in the oarkinp wonderful Easter this year. Mine was especially blessed
lot! The students seemed to really enjoy ttr'e nigtrt. as foi because I was able to be with so many of my wonderful
myself, I had a blast dancing and enioying tile tasr big family' Four new great-grandbabies came to share some
" of their first Easter with me. lt was a wonderful lime.
event befbre graduation.
Readlyn also had a wonderful celebration for Easter with
The Senior Count down has bee.un with tle lasr dav of
school scheduled for May 22. iommencement uili be a very larB,e and.'egg"citing Easter egg, hunt in rhe park"
May 24'h at t:00 at the WvHS gymnasium. Mosr of the Thanks for all that participated in hiding lhose eggs and
thanks for all the parents and other family members who
seniors are finalizing our collegellans.
With Prom behind us. students at the Vallev are realll brought the little ones out to hunt the eggs. Enioy the
beginning to look foruard to the summer aniall rhe fu'n weather and all the blessings that the l-ord has given us.
Until next time' I will leave you with another inspirational
that goes with it. Students are already planning rhines to
do like camping trips; shopping e*crrriour," and "fou, q,uote: ".tpz?g shows whut God can do wilh u droh ond
wheefing adu"ntlu.es; runy ur. a"lso gearing up for this dirty world'' Enjoy the spring and may God bless you.
summer's Grump Days which will be here in a matter of
.
zf.L^_l- \Z^-- f^- s^*
r hank You for
opportunity to atrend this year's prom. We celebrale4
weeks.
Serving
It's hard for me to believe thal it's been almost a vear
since | first wrote to all of you! I've had a great iime
giving all ofyou a small glimpse into my life and the lives
of other high school students, too. I wish the best of luck
to this year's Miss Readlyn contestants.
All girls who will be seniors next year and who live ;n
the Readlyn district are eligible to compere. Any Readlln
to run for Miss Readlyn
should contact Karla Joerger (279-J331) for more
area ladies who would like
infomation. The best of luck
ladies!
In'our last issue ol the Chronicle. il was strggested thal
cunent and past service ntcn and women should be
recognized and thanked for their service. Although the list
is most likely not complele. please remember the
follorving list of individuals who havc ()r are currcntly
serving our nalion.
Curreni service tnembers are: LCDR Robert J. Phelps.
Lieutenant Commander. US Navy Reserve; Lt. Ben-iarnin
R. Hartman. Staff Instructor al VAQ-129 which is rhe
Fleet Replacement Squadron tbr EQ-68 .iets: Scnior
Master Chief Brad Albrecht. Cotnmand Master Chicl,
As for the rest ofyou, I hope all ofyou are enjoying the
awesome weather we've had latelyl Spring is here lo sray.
SWFlant, Kings
I think!
Bay. GA: OS3Mikc [.eehey. Coast
Guard, Portsmouth- VAi Sgt.Jason (iipper. Marines.
Spfing Clean Up Days May 4-6
rhe City or
Readryn
wir
be having Spring crean
Yuma. AZ: Cpl. Shawn Gipper. Marines. Yunra. AZ: Sgt.
James Sickles, Marines, Camp I'endelton. CA: Petty
officer Ryan Peterson. l-emoore. cA: and othcrs.
Those who have served in the past include Paul 'liedt.
up Hll J#jl
fill""T,Jlltiljl'"1:i:;J,"1frYr:;jl,
Dayssoyoucangetridofall itemsnottakenwithregular Arlin poock. Arm1. K.rea (l()51-_lq5-1,: paul Olrrogge.
earbaee. ALL items must be at the curb no later than 8am | | e Amy ( lC53-551: Virgil Marrhias. Army ( l955-57):
-..,
Wednesdav.May6'".
Roger Wolft. Arm), (1S5.5-57)t Bob Deterding. Arnry
(1955-57); Don Billhom, Army (1956-58). Cerrnany:
No tree stumps, junk car parts, yard waste, tratteries,
Charles Albrecht, Amy (1958-61), Korea; Tom Power,
concrete, building materials, haardous material, paint,
Amy, Vietnam (1966-1968); Trent Lockard. Air Force
oil, solvents, insecticides, or peslicides will be accepted.
(1982-84), Army National Guard (2005-present); John
Joerger, Marines (1984-1988); James R. Wolffl Army,
**Again
this year. items must have paid stickers
on them prior to pick up.*+
_
Below are the fees for removal of the followins items:
Car Tire-S2
Major Fumiture-$6
Truck Tire- please call
Mattress-56
Tractor Tire- please call
Box Spring- $6
Appliance w/ Freon-$15
Carpet- $20/cu. yd
(Refrigerator, Dehumidifier, etc.) Bathroom Fixtures-$6
All other Appliances-$ l0
TV-$ l5
Grills-$ l0
Computer-S l5
Vi€tnam (1963-67); Dan Baumgartner. Marines, ,South
Pacific (1981-84);'lony llarks, Marines,National Guard
Far East (1981-2007); Billy Pierce" Marines, (2003-07);
Tim Masker, Navy, (1962-66); James
Loaves & Fishes
Food Pantry
Other items will be picked up flee ofcharge. l'ees for the
above items must be paid lN ADVANCE ar City Hall.
You wlll be given a paid sticker and receipt.
**No item longer than l0 feet in length will be picked up.
t*Pick up of all items is subject to the discretion of the
of Readlyn.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
'*NO
** Calf City Hall
@279-341I if you have any queslions.
Cit-v
Masker,
Amy,4.,iational Cuard, (1994-2006); Tom Sickles, Arnry,
Vietnam. (1966-69);Reinhart F'reitag, Jrt f]arlan J Happel;
Oscar L Hiedeman; James Macken; Lloyd Nuss; Wesley
R. Sauerbrei; Burton ll. Ihies: Eugene Thum; Carl E.
Venzke; Colby Withers; and Ronald Wolff.
Ifyou are in need ol'assistance, oontact a pastor
your area, either in Readlyn. 'l'ripoli, Oran, or
Denver.
You may also contact:
Bonnic Piehl @ 279-3608 Cell (563)
0r
Kathv lleinemann @ 279-3680
380-ll4l
Center Inn
Readlyn Community Club
April Meeting Hightights
Nlonday - CIosed
-l'uesday
- 11:30 - 1:30,
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:30,5
On April 16, the Readlyn Community Club met. The
following items were discussed:
.
and approved. Treasurer's report was read
'l'hursclay
and
Committee reports were given. Clarification was
asked regarding who, specifically, is on the
1:30, 5 - 8:30
Mane Event Wclcomes
Shelly Freitag to l{cad\,n
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lout upcoming
landscapc prolcct.
Landscape Creafions
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(319) 882-4486
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call t(rr rttt lplloitlttrrcnt toclar'
Cell # (319) 240-3502
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ut Srl,'othcrs l)\ aPP()itltmcllt
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l[qrc]! Ihe Club will
donate
( alrls nltr
llorrers trn a Sundal nrorning to thank thern litr the
u\( (tl th( ir ha\ct!lcnt l'or rrur tncctittus.
l:s4-d-lilfq&!f919i Oul-of:town residents have been
\ '
rctlucsting papers. lt was decided that the Community
Club will not take responsibility lbr mailing copies.
Citizens arc encouraged to mail copies to their
liiendsr'rclatives wanting the paper. Extra copies are
$10.00
Jo1:ss Oltrogge
t
ears.
he setlt tcl
IIillcrest Honre
9l-5 \\'cst l'' St.
Sunrne r. l,'\ 5067'l
locatcd at the library.
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Class G
WPrs
Entry Fee
Shirt included if registeted by May 29^'2009
A-fter May 29'n, entry fee $10, no shirt included
"Olympic" Grump Medals to top 2 men and
top 2 women in each of 7 classes, 32 medals
in all. Bonus medals: To fastest 2 women and
fastest 2 men.
Class A-Ages 11 and under
Class B - Ages 12 to 15
Class C - Ages 16 to 21
Class D - Ages 22 to 30
Class E - Ages 3l to 40
Class F - Ages 41 to 55
Ncxt Community Club meeting will be held on
Wcdnesday, June l0 at 7:00 pm in the Zion Church
basement. ( l-hrs is a change liom
Annual Leistikow Famity 5K Fun Run
Saturday, June 20' @ 7:30 a.m.
Readlyn Park - Grump Days 2009
Call Angie Fnv @279-3412 or Brenda
Fleineman @279-3906 if you have questions
Fnqy Forms avaitable @ Readlyn Libtary or
go on line @ www.teadlyn.lib.ia.us and look
at the bottom of the home Page undet
"Featured News" to print form
-l-hey have
ire used at an1 I{eadlyn busincss.
gcn('rotrsl)' allowed thc use of their lleld firr the
!)1,n41!A!r
Spring time!
It's trme tor shrub trtmming and
Tripoli,
servc ribe-n-e sandrviches. potato salad. coleslaw and
raspberry lemonade and collee fbr $7.00 per person.
A hot dog meal rvith salads will be available ftrr
54.50 and a kids' hot dog/chip meal rvill be S1.50.
New [Jusincss
qiLt_Cenifiqate-19 Brascs': lt uas dccided to give
I.a\ern []rase a gili cerliitcate in the arnount ofS50 to
1
phone:
(319) S82-4701
Phone: l3tglaazr
(gOO) 373,5231
Tolt Froe: (800)
373,523
'll Fax: (S19)
882-370
Ros. (563)
Phone: (319) 279-3060
Srcrase tacilitv Repon: Andy Sexton completed a
grant requcsting S10,000 tiom the Bremer County
Foundation. Louie ]lartman completed the Readlyn
Comnrunitl fjund grant. also requesling S10.000.
G1q1np Dl1i-fuiAay-Ntglf eat lt was decided to
llrrrvorks lirr several
DONBUSHAW
Trucks
578-8756
New & Us€d Cars &
l luir (.un Pndut,
Annual Dinner: lt was decided to increase the
Community Club dues to $20 per person next year.
participated this
2tg South Main St.
TB|POL|. |OWA s0676
Call Rick at:
menrbcr to donale prizes.
.
11:30
Old Business:
year. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes.
Remernber, you do not need to be a community club
DON BUSHAW CHEVROLET-BUICK
ljorrd at thc lrirr Housc all thc time
Rar hours are 4:(X) p.m. until closc
Fundraising/Promolional committees in addition to
the board members and asked for volunteers to help.
One suggestion regarding promotion was to update a
postcard from 100 years ago. We will attempt lo have
something ready for Grump Days. The Grump
Commitlee gave an update of the tentative schedule
for this year's event. Kids' games will be charging
53.00 for a wristband" Dennis Gaul volunteered to
organizs a baseball toumament for the older
elementary grades. A group of lawnmower square
dancers would like to perfom Friday night. All
vendors will be charged $25 this year. This includes
food, t-shirts" etc.
Ea{qLECglIu!! About 230 kids
8:00
Friday 11:30- 1:30,5 - ft:30
5 - 8:30
Saturdav
approved.
o
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(lhicken Buffet
Secretary's report liom February 12, 2009, was read
.
F-l''"a-q'
W
Ncw [{ours
'l'he
studcnts ol'Cl-S invite ever)olte
lo.ioin us firr our spring nrtrsical"
-
Ages 56
+'
Make checks payable for $10 entry fee to
Leistikow Fun Run and mail to:
Angie Fdtz
PO Box 27
Readlyn, IA 50668
"Go. Co.lonah!"
'r\/lltlN: Tuesday. May
Mother's Day Brunch
A liec rvill supper will
Sunday May 10, 2009
Center Inn
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7:00
be served
lionr -5:30-6:30.
Readlyn
r.rn. rhru 2:{X) p.nr.
;r Irarrtastic
Mysterious Photo
llrtrktnst IIcnrs
The farm photo on page 3 ofthe last issue ofthe
Chronicle has not been correctly identified. l'he photo
will be available at the Library for anyone to take a closer
Ilntrrch trtlr rrs!!! \\e
rrc planrrrng to lrrlc l)rirrrt. llib along t'ith tlrrcc
othcr l\[cats, 'l lrrcc t\ pcs ()f l\)tato. 'l lrrcc I Iot
V<gctaltlcs, Sclcral Salacls, ancl Iircsh lrruil.
I)lus
5
WtIERF.: Ct-S Gynr-268 I Quail Ar.e
also.
look at.
Piices: Adults - $11.95
Children 1-16 yeats of age - $.60 pet year
lfit
is
conectly identified, the prize will still be
available.
Grump Days...
The Grump Days "Kids in the Park" Committee is
selling ra{Tle tickets. Prizes include a Nintendo Wii,
Lost Island Waterpark tickets, 2 bean bag sets, and 2
fleece blankets. Tickets are available at the Readlyn
Bank, the Center lnn and the Readlyn Kwik Star. All
proceeds go toward activities in the park on Saturday.
June 20
The Community Club is looking for vendors for
Grump Days for Saturday, June 20 There will be a
$25.00 charge for all vendors- Please call Jaime
McEfhose at 319-279-3135 ifvou are interested or need
more details. Thank You!
SPAHN & RosE Lumber co. - A Century of Building a Better Readlyn
According to Bill Mauer's wrltings ( I 949) taken liom the Historical Society book "two
lumberyards were started to supply the peopie with lumber to build homes. This was
brought into the town by railroad trains. The owners of these were Coolgrove and
Silvester, and Brookes. Later the Diekman brothers started a lumberyard." SPAHN &
ROSE Lumber Company started in 1904 in Dubuque and in l9l3 opened a store in
Readlyn. Along with lumber and millwork, the first SPAHN & ROSE Lumber Yard
provided wood shingles, brick, lime, plaster, wood posls. babed wire, woven wire fence,
coal, and nails in 100# kegs. Managers ofthe past include: Elmer Knief(1917-1941). Jim
Samualson (1954), Rollis Kappmeyer (1958), Leland Sprague (early 1970's), Jerald
Latwesen (1970's to 1987). Other managers included Amold Meyerhoff, Don Thorne, and
Bamey LaRue, however those years were not documented.
The cuneni manager is Dave Kirchoffwho started in 1987. The assistant manager is
Dustin Chatfield. The rest of the S&R Team consists of drivers Lee Selck and Greg
Lahman, and bookkeeper Linda Hupfeld. Today SPAHN & ROSE caries all the products
needed for the "Do It Yourself' market as well as the large contractors, With cunent
technology, they can provide customers with plan layouts for custom homes, remodel
projects, steel buildings, and more. In addition to providing a variety oftools and materials
for any building project lhe Readlyn SPAHN & ROSE offers customers a knowledgeable
and experienced staff that always provides fast and friendly service. To help customers
make the best choices for their particular project. S&R also features beautiful kitchen.
door, and window displays. as well as other hardware and building supply samples. Free
deliver - "one piece or a carload" - is still one of the wonderfully convenient services
provided by S&R; especially given the high costs oftransponation. Other great services
include: windou' and screen repair, saw blade sharpening, and tool repair. They also carry
a variety of paints and can "color match" and custom mix your desired paint color.
SPAHN & ROSE, in pannership with Do lt Best, now provides the convenience ofonline shopping. By going to www.doitbest.com, clicking Store Localor and S&R Readlyn.
customers can select from over 65,000 items on-line. lf cusromers select "Ship to Store".
purchases can be shipped directly io the Readlyn store with no delivery charge.
Over the last century SPAHN & ROSE has literally helped build the town of Readlyn.
With new facilities and technologies combined with a tradition of friendly service and
expertise SPAHN & R.OSE will help Readlyn become an even befter place to live in rhe
next I 00 years.
Meet the SPAHN & ROSE Team: The Chronicle asked each m€mber for the
S&R Team two questions. l) What do you like about working at S&R and 2) lf a
magical genie gave you the day off what would you do? (Pictured left to right.)
Slipry Rock Equistrian Center
Slipry Rock Equestrian Center is located at 2624 Quail Avenue, Readlyn, Iowa. Kathy
Finder will bring to Slipry Rock years ofriding experience as she has been riding horses
for more than 40 years. She loves all breeds of horses and likes to hang out with "horse
people." She has been in the show ring and on many trail rides throughout lowa.
As most people are aware, SIipry Rock Equestrian Center is located at 2624 euail
Avenue, Readlyn, Iowa where Leon and Bonnie Matthias operated s very successful
Arabian horse faining and breeding facility. After Leon moved his business south to
Norualk, Iowa, the facility sat empty for several years. Jennifer Sonne then resuscitated it
back to life as a Paint/Quaner horse facility. Again, this location launched off another
successful horse careqr, this time for Jennifer. Jennifer shortly outgrew her Readlyn
location and is now one of the top Paint/Quarter horse trainers in the country, doing
business from Pennsylvania.
To continue, Jim Juhl, Jennifer Sonne's father took over the facility. Jim came to know
a skilled young adult, Javier Mercado. Jim took over this same location, never being a
sole proprietor before, and made his business into a very successful training and lesson
facility, specializing in Quarter/Paint horse training. Jim's close friendship with Javier
created a dual team effort from this small stable in Readlyn, Iowa. The atmosphere, along
with a good working facility. gave Javier the jump start he needed to go to the Quarter
Horse Congress and take a couple of Top Ten awards in 2007.
Presently, Kathy Finder has taken over the operations of this once very successful
training facility. Her roots and fond memories go back to this place when Leon and
Bonnie Matthias operated their thriving Arabian business. She had two Arabians at the
time, one had been injured severely at another Arabian training facility. Leon assisted in
finding the expert veterinary care she needed to be brought back to health. Since Leon
moved to Norwalk with his daughter-in- law, Kim, and his son, Lon, Kathy has continued
to do business with them at their cunent location. She has a great deal ofrespect for the
Matthias family and their collective horse skills. "Given that all my predecessors have
launched successful careers from this location, I am now the next in line" I plan to change
the atmosphere a little at Slipry Rock Equestrian Center," says Kathy.
Slipry Rock welcomes all breeds of, horses, as well as all riding disciplines. Kathy
hopes to be successful in making Slipry Rock Equestrian Center a fun and a leaming
bam. What she considers successful is the "leaming joumey" a person takes with their
horse. For some, this joumey may be to show iheir horse in a given discipline and
achieve many wins. For others, thisjoumey may be to leam to ride and enjoy their horse
either riding in an arena or on a trail. "Trail riding is my first love, although I do enjoy
learning and growing in my riding skills and experiencing other disciplines," says Kathy.
Dave Kirchoft Manager. with S&R since 1979
I like helping people plan & build their dreanr house, garage, building, deck, and more.
Working right in town rvhere I live and see people I know every day.
Depending on the time ofyear I would go fishing or hunting and camping.
Dustin Chatfield, Assistant Manager, since 2008
I like working with my co-workers. Also the people in the community are fun to serve and
talk to.
I would sleep in, go golfing, tlren take a nap, wake up and take me tlancd out to dinner.
Lind Hupfeld, Bookkeeper, since 2007
Meet new people.
"Road+ripping" with Mike
Lee Selck Driver. since 2000
The people I work with.
Go fishingl Or Llunting!
Greg Lahman. Driver, since 1994
Fanily conres first above thejob. When you need tinre oflyou can
Take my uife out and enjoy the day.
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Heather Rausch, Sugar Tree Morgan's. has teamed up with Kathy to offer her services.
Heather is a talented rider in both Westem and English disciplines. l{eather grew up in a
Morgan horse showing and breeding family. Please take time to meet Heather. Some of
you may already know her as she delivers mail in the Readlyn area on Saturdays. Cive
her "a wave" the next time you see her put mail in your mailbox. Heather is standing her
Morgan Stallion R-Heart Stars'n Stripes at Slipry Rock Equestrian Center. Kathy says
she is not one to get giddy over every handsome looking stud, but this guy, R-Heart Stars
'n Stripes, does demand attention. She will be breeding her Morgan mare lo this guy this
spring and will have an awesome Morgan baby next year!
To sum it up, Slipry Rock Equestrian Center is offering the following services: horse
boarding, horse training (English or Western) and breaking, and riding lessons (English
or Western). Amenities include indoor and outdoor riding arenas, heated bam with box
stalls, tack storage area, tum-out lots, knowledgeable riding instructor and a happy, fun
environment. Call Manager Kathy Finder at (319)240-3825 or Instructor Heather Rausch
at (563) 379-6138.
Heather Rausch with her Morgan Stallion "R-Heart Stars 'n Stripes"
Helping Your Neighbors through the Readlyn Community Fund
Just over ayeil ago, the Readlyn Community Fund (RCF) was established to improve
the quality of life right here in the Readlyn community by making grants to support local
non-profit organizations and projects. The RCF was established by a generous
endowment gift from a local business, and through eamings ffom the endowment, the
RCF awarded $ I 0,000 in grants to projects last June. The grants provided support
for purchase of an automated blood pressure monitor for the First Responders, new
tumout gear for the firemen, a comput€r desk and monitor for the library, math software
for Community Lutheran School, a new scorebqard for the city athletic field, and an
electronic welcome sign for the C ity of Readlyn. In June of this year, a second round of
grmts will be awarded to prcjects and groups making applications this spring"
ln addition to providing charitable gifts to the community, the foundation provides
donors a way to give back to the community. People in the community already provide
donations directly to community organizations, and it is not the intent of the RCF to
compete with or supplant those charitable programs active in th€ community. What the
RCF does offer is a way to provide a lasting contribution, a legacy, to the community.
lndividuals, families, businesses and organizations may choose tg contribute to the RCF
unrestricted fund, or create their own permanent charitable fund under the RCF.
Donations'placed in an endowment fund generate eamings fiom which grants can be
awarded annually to qualified community projects. Donations made to the RCF are tax
deductible, and those made to pemanently endowed funds are eligible for the Endow
Iowa 207o income tax credit. Gifts can be ofany size from $5 to $50, to $500, to millions
ofdollars. No matter the size ofthe contribution it will make a difference in Readlyn. A
gift to the RCF can have a lasting impact on the community - For good. For ever'
To leam
more about contributing
to the RCF
unrestricted fund, or establishing your own fund, call the
Northeast lowa
Community Foundation
administrative oflice at (3 l9) 287-9106, or contact one
of our RCF board members Janet Huebner, Bob
Casterton, Troy Kuethe, Virgil Mathias, Brenda Meyer,
or Aaron Sauerbrei.
of
Readlyn VFW Post 5661
and
Ladies Auxiliary
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Readlyn V.F.W. Auxiliary
Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Our 60'h Anniversary was recognized by having a catered buffet supper at the Center lnn at 6p.m. on April l4'h,2009"'t'he tables were decorated with V.F.W. poppy
arrangements and small flags. Twenty nine post and auxiliary members attended.
Sister Connie Fleshner had made a beautiful sheet cake with the exact replica ofour
V.F.W. emblem on top. On a small table by the entrance to the dining area a red
roses and baby's breath arangement sat. Two very thhk historical notebooks dating
back to our very beginning in I 949 accompanied the cake and flowers.
We received a congratulatory ftamed plaque liom the Post, presenled by Post
Conrmander, Charles Albrecht. Auxiliary President, Verdeen Pavelec presented Sister Doris Seydel with a corsage to honor her for winning the Slate V.F.W. Volunteer
Award. 'lo congratulate her. her meal rvas provided. Verdeen also said the meal
prayer and welcomed everyone. Patriotic music was played during the meal. after
which Verdecn called a short meeting to order. lt was our regular meeting night and
election of offlcers was timely.
Seventeen nrenrbers anended the meeting which opened with the election of officers. Wilda Albrecht cast a motion. seconded by Norma Schroeder, to cast a unanimous ballot from the floor to reinstate all ofthe present ofTices except the secretary
Doris Seydel. Doris had resigned earlier because of hearing problems and she had
held the o{fice for at least 42 years, so she continued to serve "pro-tem" as no one
would acceot a nomination.
The 3'd District meeting will be held in Mason City on'April 256, and the State
Convention will be held Jrne 27-29 in Cedar Rapids. Delegates will be: Kathy
Thiele and Wilda Albrecht. Altemates will be: Ellen Staack and Darlene Peters. A
congratulatory 60ih Anniversary note was received from the Stat€ Treasurer, Carolyn
Oldenburg.
A motion was nrade by Darlene and seconded by Wilda to send $2.00 to Wilma
Tlrumau-Ficker towards a celebration for Leanne Lemley from lowa who will become a national oresident.
Verdeen had already sent in our year-end reports and had received word that we
were at 10076 ofmembershio.
Both Ellen and Verdeen had received thank-you's liom Orlie Schweer's family for
the nremorial; Orlie passed away on April 2nd in a Cedar Rapids Nursing Home and
her funeral was held on April 7'" in lairbank. Six members attended.
Noma reported that she had made 5 more lap robes lor the V.A. tlospital in Marslralltown. It was also reported that a congralulatory 60"'Anniversary note was rcceived from the State Treasurer, Carolyn C)ldenburg.
C)elweiri's V.F. W. Auxiliary has recently dissolved from lack of members accepting elected offices and we have accepted 6 transfened members fiom them: Kathryn
Macke, Jean Wells, Dorothy Huffmm, Ann Jans, Geraldine Crandell, and Noma
Scharff.
Mary "Peg" Lockard is the only lifetime charter member of our V.F.W. Auxiliary
still living. We have two others members, Florence Luloff and Arlyce Heideman,
who were initially charter members, but at one time they dropped out and were reinstated.
Submitted by Doris Seydel
Memorial Day Service
May 25,2009
9:00 a.m. Graveside Services at St. Paul/Zion Cemetery
10:30 a.m. Parade with Wapsie Valley Marching Band
Services at Readlyn Elementary School
Star Spangled Banner.........Wapsie Valley Marching Band
Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer...............Pastor Roger Sterle
St. Pauls/Immanuel Churches
Welcome.
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Commander Charles Albrecht
Memorial l)ay Address.. . .......Pastor Roger Sterle
"Buddy Poppy"...........^...Verdeen Pavelec
"Your Hut is Buming"
& Stripes Folding Ceremony
Readlyn VFW & Ladies Auxiliary
Stars
Musical Selection........Wapsie Valley Marching Band
Mock graveside Services in front of the school.
Thank you for coming.
Everyone is invited to a potluck dinner
l2:00 noort at the Readlyn Community Library
Readlyn Easter Egg Hunt
The town Easter egg hunt was held at the City park on
pril I t at q:J0 rnr
Satrrrday. n
The weather was wonderful and people of all
Ready, Set,
[Iunt
aees
showed up to cithcr httnl lln sollle eggs rrr lo $rtch th(,
kids hunt tllen up. Betbre thc srart ofthe hunt. the llaster
Bunny ntade an appearance $ith a basket full of soodies
lo slrarc.
ln most aqe groups. kids were able to find two eggs
cach. On each egp. rras a nrrntbr'r that had trr bc lrrafclted
up with a list given out upon arrival at the park.'l'he prize
wasn't inside the egg like nlost egq hunts....no, Re.atllyn
does bener than thal. You take the nunrbcred eq,.l to tie
matclring residcnce or brrsiness tu rclric\e ,our niil*
fhe conrrrrittee lrid 5{4 eggs tirr the lirur are .sti)ups t(}
locate. l he conrnrunity shorved tremondous supporl. Filly
businesses and individuals donated prizes frrr thc
chiltlren! Please trke tinre ro enrol all ol: the Easter F..qg
Hunt photos provided.
Whether the prize was large or snrall. the children and
adults seerned to be appreciative for whal they received
fronr tuming in th€ir eggs.
There rvere ntany smiles seen at the park and all around
town after the e,ugs rvere found. Readlyn was alive wilh
ire & Casey O'Donnell receive
candy from the Easter Bunny
lau-ghter and smiles.
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going to let her father
Jeremy assist her
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[veryone is looking
Sullivan Sandholm, son ofRenea & Gabe,
and grandson of Pat & Arlo pipho, came
from Minneapolis for this event
Hannah llartman, daughter of Stacie & Tinr
may need a little help also
Dalton Weepie, son of Anna (Wehling) & Jarod
doesn't seem to sure about this
Levi Rice, son of Cara & Mike, and grand-son of
Duke & Marion Schneider came from Ohio
Easter Bunny hends out candy
Reagan Barnes, daughter ofNate
is ready to hunt eggs
& Nicole
The Community Shows
its support try trading in
the kid's eggs for prizes
A large gathering ofchildren are ready
Evan, Emree & f,lle Zars, grandtlaughters of
Roger & Bonnie Zars, came from Cedar Falls
picking up their prizes at the Center Inn
Jack Bennett, grandson of Sharon Huck receives
his prize from Kelly Devoe at Readlyn Vet Clinic
Easlcr llunny mnking his annual appearance
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Easton Wheeler ((irandson of Dale Thurm)
receives his prize at the Center Inn
Beau Nienrann, Elsie fr{iemann's grandson, receives
his prize from Ron Wolff of Wotfls Service
The Easter 'Bunnv had helpers also, here Lavern
Brase and Wes Sauerbrei take a break.
Dallas Wittenburg, son of Darby & Erin receives
His prize from Chris Boehme with son Brigg
Nancy Kleitsch hands out prizes at
Readlyn Savings Bank
at Readlyn Mutual
Keith & Ann from Fettkether LLC give
prize to Grace Knipp, daugbter ofSteve & Lisa
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Wapsie Valley FFA Goes for the Gold at State!
The Wapsie Valley FFA Chapter embarked on an adventure of a lifetime as they State Oflicer Candidates:
. Brenten Doese-ran for state president
left for Des Moines Wednesday, April 15, 2009, for the State FFA Convention. The
o Jon Doese-balloted for the office of Northeast District Vice Presidenl
group took 36 students and 7 chaperones to State; 33 students were active in the
Career Development Events or proficiencies, while the rest were either chosen for Chapter Awards included:
. AmbassadorAwardfordonatingover$lO0OtothelowaFFAFoundation
their Iowa Degree, introducing members on stage, serving as a state olficer or
through tractor and raffle ticket sales at the lowa State Fair'
running for the State Officer position. Wapsie had 8 different Career Developmem
. Overall. top 5'n chapter in the state amongst over 230 chapters.
Events participating in the state compptition. These included:
o Community Development-Human Resources area overall winner
Conduct of Meetings: Justin Kuethe, Mara Huebner, Dera Burreson, Aarika
r WHO Public Relations Award recipienl for conducting an outstanding Food
Wittenburg, Siena Cook, Halle Wiersma, Johnny Volker, Leah Galleger, and
for America Program.
Michael Gruetzmacher-3'd place;silver
o lowa FFA Alumni SAE/Ag Ed Publicity Award for promoting the
creed speaking: Mackaela Kane-silver
Experience the Action: Michael corcoran, Briftnie, Gordon, cll,,"ply
u"," association.
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Hanna Wiersma, Spencer Cindrich, Matt Johnson, Moritz Prechtel, and Jon MackenBailey Dobbs, Jared Kuethe, Garrett kalenske, and Cody Cripe
s:l*in:
l"tgold
Treasurer's Book: Jued
Kuethe-silver
Secretary's Book Bailey Dobbs-ll'gold
parliamentary procedure: Emily Kleitsch, Rachel Kleitsch, Alissa Wittenburg,
Karsten Meyei, Kelsey watts, Jarld Joerger, and Tarissa Hagenow-l" gold
pubric Speaking: Jamie
Lestikow-r.,gord
Display:TylerKane,BrittanyVanBrocklin,Rachel
Greenhend Quiz: Cody Cripe-bronze
Greenhand euiz: Garret Kalenske-silver
pro$am.
Jur:d Kuethe was in the massing of the flags ceremony in which he canied the FFA
for wapsie Valley'
flag
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KleitschandLandonKane-2ndgold Mr. Gregg Eschweier. High School Principal, was recognized on stage for his
Greenhand euiz: cody Cripe and Garrett Kalenske-silver tean
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Iowa Farmer Today Journalism Award: Sarah Doese
Courtesy Corp: Geoffrey Stour
Proficiencies which are based upon students' SAE Programs which are
on.
individualized
programs that studentS keep records
Ag Mechanics Service and Repair Proficiency: Kyle Leistikow
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Allyssa Beierschmitt,
coordinated and planned this workshop..These FFA members educated other FFA
members about the Padners in Active Leaming Support Program that is a mentoring
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outstanding support by Brenten Doese. State Reporter from Wapsie Valley, while
Mrs" Ellen Doese, wapsie Valley Advisor. was recognized on stage as well.
The lowa FFA Association has 230 local chapters with over 12'000 FFA members'
FFA is a national organization of more than 500,000 members preparing for
leadership and careers in science, business and technologl ofagriculture. Local, state
and national programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and
skills leamed in the classroom. FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the
lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership' personal
growth, and ctreer success through agricultural education.
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Turf Grass Management Proficiency: Tyler Matthias-3'd gold
Agricultural Education Proficiency: Bailey
Dobbs-4th gold
Swine Management Proficiency: Ashley Beierschmitr-3'o gold
Diversified Livestock: Landon Kane-3'd gold
Home and Community Development: Michael Corcoran-silver
Landscape Management: Rachel Kleitsch-3'd gold
State Music Participants
State Band: Matt Johnson
State Chorus: Spencer Cindrich and Brittnie Gordon
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Iowa Degree-which is highest degree the State FFA Association can bestow
. Allyssa Beierschmitt
. Bailey Dobbs
. Matt Johnson
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Ben Schmilz
Hanna Wiersma
Jon Macken
Landon Kane
Jamie Leistikow
Geoflrey Stout.
Academic award for maintaining a 3.5 grade point over the past 4 years of high
school: Jared Kuethe
Jamie Leistikow received first place with her public speech on the
importance of Career and Technical Education. She will be attending
National Competition and representing lowa in this event.
Brent Doese,
2008-2009
State Reporter,
gave bis retiring
remarks during
The Wapsie Valley FFA Display received
displays at the conference.
2oo
overall. There were over 200
the final session.
The Wapsie Valley Experience the Action Team received top honors and
was named first place. They are the third team from the left. Shown are:
Hanna Wiersma, Spencer Cindrich, Brittnie Gordon, Michael Corcoran,
and Christopher Schmitt
Bailey Dobbs, chapter secretary, received first place on tbe chapter
secretary's book"
The Wapsie Valley Parliamentary Procedure team placed first overall and
will be representing Iowa at National Competition, Shown are: Karsten
Meyer, Kelsey Watts, Tarissa Hagenow. Emily Kleitsch, Rachel Kleitsch,
and Jored Joerger.
Matt Johnson, right, received second in the Nursery proficiencv
Character Counts
The.Museum Visit
May: Pillar of Caring
On April l6 and l7 the Readlyn Elementary 5th and 6th
grade students visited the Readlyn Museum. They eagerly
Caring is one ofthe most important things we can do for
othe6 to show them kindness and love. Carins comes
fiom within in response to the love. compass-ion and
kindness others have shown to us. Caring is the opposite
of self-centeredness often shown by each of us as
youngsters, but maturity brings a genuine willingness to
asked qtrestions as they were told about the "good old
days," including the old gravity fuel pump and the
robbery at the filling station by two men with guns
wearing bandanas, the Billy Club used by the town cop in
years past (and, of course, the town cop who was
nicknamed "comcob"), ice harvesting at Crane Creek and
the Wapsie, the large fire of 1912, the old hospital, the
pany-line telephone, the Victrola which was popular in
one-room schools, the old barber chair, and several other
artifacts of interest flom the past. Some of the students
were really excited to find their g,randparents or other
relatives among the Senior Class pictures that are on
display.
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do things for others.
Caring comes in many foms. It makes us willing to
help friends even when it is not convenient for us to do
so. Ctring moves us to show a cheerful smile even when
we are not feeling that good. Caring shows a willingness
to forgive and forget ivhen others thoughtlessly offend us.
Caring gives us empathy and understanding when others
are going through difficult times. Ou caring for others
will long be remembered beyond any ofour achjevemenls
or possessions.
It has been said that '7 person can get anylhing he
wanls in ltfe tf he or she k willing to do enough for
olhers." This statemenl is wonh testing.
Ron Motthias, Director, Charqcter Counts
WORDS of the WEEK
May 4
Helpful -Do things for others!
May ll
Clreetful - Show the joy of livingl
May l8
Undersnnding
May 25
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Consider th€ feelings ofothers!
Forgiving Don't hold a grudge!
Wapsie Valley Hosted Donkey Basketball
New rodeo stars were born during the wild and cra:ry "Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show" held at Wapsie Valley High School on Thursday, April
9"'" It rvas basketball plaied on real, live donkeys and it was wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! lt was a thrill a minute, a spill a minute laughing
as one never laughed before! Riders included employees of the Shell Rock
Family Health Care in Shell Rook, Waverly-Shell Rock FFA members, Wapsie
Valley Students. Fairbank Fireman, Readlyn Fireman, and a local celebrity
team including such riders as teachers Gina Wiersma and Mrs. McConnelee,
radio personalities Santini, Cory Ford, and Liz Brown, as well as KWWL personalities Danielle Wagner and Jennifer Hildreth. Theteam match up included:
Waverly-Shell Rock FFA vs. Wapsie Students with Wapsie overpowering the
Waverly-Shell Rock. Game two was between the Fairbank Fireman and the
Readlyn Fireman with Fairbank prevailing. Game three saw a showdown between Shell Rock Family Health and the local celebrities. It was such a showdown that the teams arm wrestled for the winning post. Shell Rock Family
Health came out on top!
This fun-filled show was sponiored by the Wapsie Valley Ag 4 class
and the Wapsie Valley FFA. Proceeds benefited the Ag 4 senior class with
their trip to the Chicago Board ofTrade and for the FFA to help defray costs to
their State FFA Convention respectively.
The FFA and the Agricultural Education 4 class would like to thank all
the spectators and riders for their strong support and willingness to help this
Waverly Shell Rock students vs. Wapsie students,
Wapsie students ended up to be the bett€r players on donkeys!
event happen.
FFA is a national organization of more than 500,000 members
preparing for leadership and careers in science. business and technology
of agriculture. Local, state and national programs provide opportunities
for students to apply knowledge and skills leamed in the classroom.
FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through agricultual education.
The Readlyn and Fairbank Fireman fought
it out with Fairbank winning in the end,
Ms, McConnlee was a rider for the celebrity team.
She is a study hall teacher at Wapsie Valley.
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When a draw happens, the riders go to arm wrestling.
Shell Rock Family Health Care prevailed!
Exciting Things are
Happening at Community
Lutheran School!
As the school board and staff plan for fulure years, we
take into consideration the €vents fiom recent years, input
from students, parents and staff, the latest research, test
scores and various other sources of infomation. As we
were gathering information this year, we were introduced
to an option at Price Lab School in Cedar Falls
thar
interested us. The program Price Lab has been utilizing
lor a number of years involves integrating preschool age
children with their kindergarten students. All students
come in the moming five days a week. The preschool
aged children then leave beford lunchtime while the
kindergarten students finish out the rest of the day. We
liked this program lor many reasons. There is an easier
transition to kindergarten for both students and parents
and a better match
ol curriculums for the 3 and 4-year-
olds than for the K-l combination that we have been
utilizing. lt could also be used as a transition year for
students whose parents are not sure they are ready for
kindergarten.
After much discussion and research, the decision
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An lnfant and Toddler l/assage presentation will be
held Monday evening May I l'" at the Readlyn
Community Library, sponsored by 1'ogether 4 Families.
Mothers and fathers, as well as grandparents and
caregivers are welcome to come to leam and practice
massage techniques that will help relax and comfort their
WANTED: NANNY Permanenvfull-time. Musr be
available with flexible hours; mostly needed during
week after school, nights, and till kids go ro school.
Most weekend time not necessary" Room and boad +
$$. Readlyr/Denver area. Call 3 I 9-290-50 I 3 for
details.
infants and toddlers.
Research shows that Infant Massage has been beneficial
in deepening the parent-child bond and more!
illelps Relieve Discomfort flom Gas. Colic, and
available for children ages one through school age.
FT/PT accepted. Country home I mile NE ofReadlyn.
SUMMER DAYCARE AVAILABLE:
+Constipation
*lmoroves Blood Circulation
+Aids in Digestion
*Enhanced Development ofthe Neruous System
*Stimulates Neurological Development
Call Dani Sauerbrei a12794068"
NOTICE: Join Avon today!
To buy or sell Avon, Contact Tonia Leisinger @
(319) 279-2867 . Just $ I 0 to start your own business.
+
| ncreases A lertness/Heightened
Awareness
*Reduces Stress I lomones
FOR SALE: Avon Products
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lmproves lmmune Function
*-fhe Release ofOxytocin, the Nurturing Hormone
Registration is required as the session must be limited to
twenty panicipants. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal
to practice the massage techniques. Please do nol bring
your beautiful young ones. Refreshments will be served.
Wanda Burden (3 | 9't 27 9-3 | 65
www JourAVON.Comlwburden
LANDSCAPING: lt is springtime and that is time
for shrub trimmrng and to plan your upcoming
landscape project.
Gall Rick at (319) 8824486
was
made to include a
pre-kindergarten/kindergarten
classroom here at CLS. This addition to our school made
a f'ew other positive changes possible. First, it allows for a
choice in programming options for 4-year-old students.
We will still otfer both the traditional 3-yeai-old prograrn
and the tradilional 4-year-old program. In addition to the
traditional progranrs, parents can choose to instead enroll
their child in the prc-kindergarten/kindergarten classroom,
which is tive mornings a week. Our classroom alignment
for 2009- | 0 is as lbl lows: preK-K, grades l -2, grades 3-4,
gradcs ,5-6. and grades 7-8.
At CLS. wc individualize student instruction to meet
each child's unique needs. Christian values and lessons
arc taught every day to students^ Studenls are given the
opportunit)- lo panake in many learning activities lhat add
lo lheir educalional experience. Thcse include school
nrusicals. sports. band, and field trips. Teachers also
incorporate hands-on leaming experiences for students.
We are excited about CLS and all the positive things
that are happening. For more information about CLS.
please contacl us at 279-i968 or enlail [email protected].
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Zion Luthcran Church
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Rcadll'n. Iotla 50668
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Mac hinerv/Trsctor Rep sir
Buildine & Rensirs
Your advertising could be here.
wish to advertise a GARAGE
RA Machine
2504 230* sr
(319)279-316r
L&LAgRepair
Schuldt
Repair
2220 Reed Ave
(319)279-3363
2261 Re€d Ave
(3t9)27e-3s39
Avon Products
Cosmetics
Tonia Leisinger
I l6 Clark St.
(319) s04-2867
Kristi Marticoff
Simple
Lisa Oberle
(3 t9) 279-3297
[email protected]
Rose
C
& B Sports
Shop
2791 240'" Sr
4i0 E I't
(3
5
Sauerbrei Auto
213 S Main St.. Tripoli
(800) i73-523 l
(i
Platte's Sales
&
Equine Center
2624 Quail Ave
Wendy Matrhias LMT
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Sponsors of the
Chronicle
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(3 l 9) 240-3825
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Quality
Distributors, Inc
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Attornevs & Realtors
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Marvalous
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(3t9) 279-4018
Kurt R. Leistikow Dillon Law, P.C.
107 S Railroad St'
Sumner, IA 50674
Ph: (563) 578- | 850
Attorney At Law
Rickert& Leistikow p.c.
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Fax:(563)578-1312
(3 l 9) 553-3400
Fax
(3ie)553-3403 Louie Hartman
[email protected] FOUndatiOn
Fumilv Needs
Readlyn
Co.
Telephone
l2t Main St'
(319\27e-3375
Readlyn
Savings Bank
l4l Main St
(319)279-332|.
Kaiser-corson
Funeral Home
205 Highland Ave
Just Us Kids
DaY Care
22t Main
Sr
Qt9)279-4033
ReadlYn
ChiroPractic
Leehey
l7 Malonc Ave
(-it9)179-t.i7l
Gts)279-3871
Quarter Ave
Storage
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[email protected] Memben Wloo/CFS MLS
Butler. Bremer.
Board ofRealtors
Food & Restaurants
Sunrise
Catering
St.
(319)279408e
226 Main
&
Firehouse Bar
& Grill
Center Inn
St
209 Main
(319t 279-3839
Readlyn Farnr
Automation
4t8 E l'', Sr
(3l9) 27s-,iiil
Select Sires
Norben Schnidt
2666 260"', Sr.
(i | 9) 279-3i37
reg Matthias
Realtors Richard Harms.
(3t9)4ts-7349 (3t9t882-3223
Clinic
307 Maid St
279-3551
23 l0 euartJr Ave
sercorson.com Glgl279-3436
(319)
www.Kaf
Joe
Nooren
j9
Oran Locker
Oran, lA
(319)638-6371
Bender's Foods
2oo s state sr.,
Denver
Gl9)98/.-5341
Stine/LG
Seeds
2765 270'h St.
(3 | 9) 279-38 | |
tr ("edar Wapsic
Rd. Dunkcrlrrn
(-i
l9) 179-il(,5
I\{el'erhoff
Tiling & Fixc.
17i7 tJuiril .'\vr
{ilqllT()-i()li
Steve llathc
(i a rst/Crou s
Secds
i55
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Event
& Gravel
62
Nlain S{
) 179--.r
Wittenburg
Truck l,ine
Locall
Cell: (319) 601-0366
Davis Sand
Innovative
Ag Services
I
136 Main St.
(3 l 9) 279-40 | 8
Mane
407 Goodell Ave
(l | 9) 27e-368 |
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Sales
Slipry Rock
Massage Therapy
G&R
Construction
(:ll9):79-,1-191
Service
(i | 9) 279-39
l9) 6i8-4653
Wendyts
Country Touch
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(319) 638-7206
Ag Resources
& Repair
2640 230* Sr
| 9) 27e-l,ri6
Don Bushaw
Chevrolet-Buick
Fairbank
(3
l9) 279-t3
(3
302 Main St
2652 Vine Ave,
104 Main St. Oran
Burton Thies
Construction
Sr
l9) 279-3307
(3t9\ 279-3474
3385 230'h St"
Sumner
Edgeton
Hardware
& Repair
12l w t" sr
(3t9)279-3301
?'toR
Sales
Wapsie Ridge
Golf Course
l9) 6i8-3040
&
Lumber Co"
Manatt's Inc.
2il W t'r St.
Del's Auto
Larrv
Inc.
Kuhlmann's Repair
piA.lm.
& Repair -"iirbi-ii+;rrs
lonialuzaddeia\ahoo.com
Heartland
Marine LLC
(3
Spahn
427 E 4'n st
(3 t9) 279-3521
Mary Kay
Tastefully
you
mum of 3 lines. Please leave information
and payment at the Readlyn Library by the
next to last Wednesday of each month"
Soecialtv Businesses
(319) 279-3870
[email protected]
If
SALE,
FOR SALE, FOR RENT, WANTED,
NOTICE, or SER VICES, you may do so.
Cost for this service is $2.50 for a maxi
li6{) 150"' \l
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ll9-.ili0r'
adh n \ret.
Association
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(-il9) l7e-ju67
Farmers
Co-op
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179-_11e6
Precision
Planting
Mike lleincnrar
2919 270'r'St
(319)279-3ri6
Monsanto
Dekalb/Asgrow
Dave Wheeler
(3 | 9) 230- | 029
Insurance Services
Readlyn
Mutual Ins.
Association
234 Main St
(3 | 9) 279-3893
Farm Bureau
Financial
Services
David C. Matrhias
(3t9)27e-3s45
Jim Peters
(888) 806-0499