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USPS - 232-280 | GUTHRIE CENTER, IOWA 50115 | OFFICIAL CITY AND COUNTY NEWSPAPER WEDNESday, JANUARY 21, 2015 Iowa State fans work the “Hilton Magic” Saturday with an 86-81 win over Kansas in Big 12 Conference basketball. SPORTS, PAGE 1B Tom Knapp | SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES times 75 cents ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION Downtown projects on track for April 30 deadline Small Business Development Center offers tools for area residents Education Guthrie school board discusses goals, future By ASHLEY SCHABLE Guthrie Center Times staff By AUDREY INGRAM Guthrie Center Times staff Guthrie Center The Guthrie Center School District Board of Education’s Jan. 19 meeting touched on several topics, including goals, finances and the future of the school. During the working meeting, board members were able to tour the buildings — visiting buildings and classrooms, and sometimes sitting in a classroom and visiting with students and teachers, before reporting back to the meeting. “This is always a good day, and I think the board members appreciate the day that was spent,” Superintendent Steve Smith said. “We talked about things you don’t always have a chance to talk about, maybe because it’s not on the agenda.” The Iowa Small Business Development Center For North Central Iowa aims to partner with rural communities to fill empty storefronts with thriving businesses, regional director Jamie Kilian told a group of business owners and community leaders in Guthrie Center last week. Located in Fort Dodge, the center serves Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Sac and Webster counties. The center provides free counseling services to entrepreneurs and existing businesses with less than 500 employees. It also works with local governments and organizations to provide low-cost workshops ranging from how to start a business and manage marketing to succession planning for owners looking to transition their business and retire, a process that should start two to three years before the owner hopes to leave, Kilian said. tools, Page 10A city Partners Group discusses 2015 goals SCHOOLS, Page 10A DVision, at 310 State St., is one of the buildings with the most work yet to be completed in Guthrie Center’s downtown revitalization project. Because of weather delays, the construction work on 17 buildings is expected to last until the end of April. NEWSPAPERS t will be several more months Burns: When covering small towns, a Facebook page won’t do before the dust clears on By REBECCA MCKINSEY Guthrie Center’s downtown Guthrie Center Times staff By REBECCA MCKINSEY Guthrie Center Times staff By JULIE BAILEY MSGC director guthrie center Main Street Guthrie Center led a discussion group referred to as the “Partners Group” last Thursday to further discuss 2015 goals and priorities for Guthrie Center. The Partners Group is comprised of representatives from not only Main Street Guthrie Center but the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce, Guthrie Center Economic Development, City of Guthrie Center and Guthrie Center Revitalization. This group last met in late September 2014 and will continue to meet quarterly throughout 2015. The main purpose of this series of meetings is to increase communication among the partnering organizations and also to the public about the work that is happening within the Guthrie Center community. In an effort to build community, all these GOALS, Page 8A JARED STRONG | GUTHRE CENTER TIMES GUTHRIE CENTER I business construction projects. Project officials predict that the construction work being done on about 17 downtown businesses is on track to meet the project’s extended deadline of April 30. Construction and design representatives for the project typically meet with city officials and building owners once or twice a month. During the last meeting on Jan. 15, they discussed parts of the project that will need to be delayed until the weather is better. Although the work originally was slated to be completed by Dec. 31, weather delays caused the Guthrie Center City Council to agree early in December to extend the project until April 30. Now, City Clerk Laura Imerman said, construction workers — out of Koester Construction in Grimes — might need to pause their work completely after the end of the week until the weather improves. Additional work, such as painting, stucco work and caulking, can’t be done when it’s too cold, she said. She added that the April 30 deadline doesn’t mean the work will necessarily last that long. The proj- ect could be completed earlier, depending on the weather. The project is a result of a $500,000 grant awarded to Guthrie Center in 2013 through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. The grant is intended to revitalize business buildings whose conditions are determined to be fair to poor, said Scotney Fenton, a partner with RDG Planning & Design, the Des Moines company handling the architecture and design end of the project. Having the local newspaper shut down can be tough on a small community. When it happened in Elk Horn, a small Danish community about 40 miles to the west — the Danish Villages Voice printed for the last time around Christmastime — several residents tried to fill the gap the paper’s leaving had left. But their solution — a Facebook news page sustained by submitted content — isn’t viable, said Douglas Burns, co-owner of Herald Publishing Co., which PROJECTS, Page 8A BURNS, Page 10A ADEL CHRYSLER DODGE RAM JEEP 888-748-3894 | www.adelchrysler.com 818 Court St. Adel, IA New & Pre-Owned page 2a | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 Health agriculture Gentiva Hospice Introduces Memory Care Program FarmersOnly.com dating site boasts 2 million members PANORA ‘City folks just don’t get it’ In an effort to better support the needs of the community, Gentiva Hospice, a member of the Gentiva Health Services family of home health and hospice providers, is bringing a new concept to its hospice care. Gentiva’s Memory Care specialty is the first of its kind, reaching out to the growing number of patients, families and caregivers who suffer from the effects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As the national leader in homecare, Gentiva has created this specialized care to address what amounts to an epidemic in the country. The statistics speak for themselves. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s, is the sixth leading cause of death among those 65 or older, and half of those over the age of 85 suffer from the disease. In addition, dementia often accompanies other conditions, and any diagnosis accompanied by dementia leads to a greater need for care. “Dementia is reaching a crisis state in this country, and going forward, caring for this sector of the population is only going to become more urgent.” said Gentiva’s Senior By DOUGLAS BURNS Guthrie Center Times staff You’ve seen the commercials. That catchy country jingle — “You don’t have to be lonely” — may even be bouncing around between the ears now. FarmersOnly.com — a loveconnection website for rural Americans (and Canadians) — has grown from an idea in 2005 to a paid social network with more than 2 million members. Yes, farmers and ranchers are a central part of the site. The culture around those rural enterprises drives FarmersOnly, gives it its character and ethos. But FarmersOnly is not exclusively for folks involved in production agriculture, says Nicole Stivers, community marketing director for the Pepper Pike, Ohio-based online dating site. “It’s more about the lifestyle,” Stivers said in a phone interview this week from her rural home in California’s Central Valley. FarmersOnly is for people who respect and appreciate the ways of small-town America, of farms and main streets and straight talk and strong values, she said. “I like to call ourselves the mom and pop store of dating sites because everything we do is so personable,” Stivers said. She said the FarmersOnly business model is based on a keen understanding of rural life and farmers. “Without them, our whole economy would be nothing,” Stivers said. “It’s the backbone of our economy. They are the people that feed you three times a day.” Isolation can make connec- tions difficult, and there is often a cultural disconnect between rural and urban patrons on other dating sites, she said. According to Stivers, FarmersOnly.com is the brainchild of Jerry Miller who has done marketing and public relations for thousands of farms and ranches across the country. While talking to one farmer, Miller had a revelation: Recently divorced, the farmer expressed her frustration of how difficult it was to meet someone new. She signed up on one of the biggest national dating sites soon after their conversation. The woman’s take on that: “I tried that, and people just don’t understand. They want to meet at coffee at 9 a.m. (which is not convenient for all people in production agriculture).” A month later, Miller asked her how her luck was with online dating. She replied, even more frustrated, “The men who have been contacting me don’t understand the lifestyle of a farmer,” she told Jerry. “They don’t have a clue!” This would, according to Stivers, later lead to the site’s slogan. “City folks just don’t get it!” Stivers said the site has a mission to keep rural American vibrant through making connections that allow families to have offspring who continue a way of life. “We’re doing a helping hand in keeping American farm families alive,” Stivers said. “We do our small part in keeping these families going. We’re building this community that is just beyond our wildest dreams.” One dynamic prevalent on the site is women from cities looking for rural men to date. “A lot of those boys were raised to be gentlemen,” Stivers said. “That’s a hard thing to find. That brings a lot of city girls to the site.” The site is careful to screen its members. No married people are allowed. The majority of love connections are between heterosexual couples, but the site is open to same-sex arrangements. The site allows patrons a trial run and offers a variety paid packages. A quick review of the site shows male and female members from rural Iowa. Stivers said members can be from age 18 into their 80s. “We’ve had people well into their 80s actually find somebody who is a success story,” Stivers said. National Hospice Medical Director, Dr. Ronald J. Crossno, MD, FAAFP, FAAHPM. “Gentiva is responding to this need with specialized training for its clinicians, social workers, and others who work with patients and families.” In addition to this training, Gentiva’s Memory Care program incorporates measures to help with the symptoms of dementia and to assess for vulnerabilities prevalent with those with dementia, such as falls and infections. Gentiva has also created a caregiver’s guide that helps educate families about how to care for someone with dementia and Alzheimer’s. And all of this is supported by Gentiva’s network of national and local medical directors with expertise in the care and oversight of dementia patients. “Having this program in our community is a gift,” said Crossno. “It is something that will truly reach so many people and provide the help they need in a way that no one else in hospice is addressing.” For more information on the Memory Care program and hospice care from Gentiva Hospice, call 641.755.4114. You can also find out more about our hospice care by going to www.gentiva.com. Valentine’s Dinner with Chad Elliott performing Tickets are now available at Art on State for the Feb. 12 valentine dinner at Cabbage Rose with Chad Elliott performing. Tickets are $25 and include: Dinner (salad bar, parmesan chicken or pork loin, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, brownie w/ ice cream or strawberry shortcake, beverage), gratuity, and Chad Elliott concert. Doors open at 6 w it h serving at 6:30 and concert around 7:30. Spring Seminar planned New Opportunities will be hosting a Spring Seminar on Adverse Childhood experiences, looking through a trauma-informed lens, and creating safe sancutaries in our communities. The seminar is Apr. 8 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Greteman Center in Carroll. Some sessions approved for CMUs and CEUs. For more information call 712-792-9266 or email: [email protected]. Grant recipients recognized The Guthrie County Community Foundation hosted a reception last fall for recipients from the spring grant cycle and passed out checks to the mini-grant recipients. Attending were Marilyn Burns, Kathleen Burk, Marie and James Hogge, Jamaica Library. Grant Zajicek, Panora Eagle Scout project. Scott Fredrickson, Yale Community Club. Steve Smith, Guthrie Center Kid Zone; Eric Reinhart, Guthrie Center Sign Committee; Joe Hanner, Guthrie Center Swim Team. Ruth Owens and Phyllis Wakefield, Guthrie County Arts Council; Alex Krueger, Guthrie County Historical Village; Pat Peters and Cody Silker, Guthrie County Hospital; C. W. Thomas, Guthrie County Fair / Agriculture The Warren Cultural Center’s PREMIER PERFORMANCE SERIES Two on Tap Vaudeville style song and dance • Sat., Feb. 14 Dinner at The Gathering Table restaurant, Wallace Country Life Center 5 pm seating reservation only – 3 course gourmet meal Reserved seats at the show – Call the Warren Cultural Center All Shows 7 p.m. – 641-343-7337 154 Public Square, Greenfield On sale at Ed & Eva’s – 641-743-2566 Or at www.warrenculturalcenter.com Clint Hight, PC OLESEN LAW Union State Bank • SWCC • Jensen Law Office WINTER HAS ARRIVED... and your furnace has been working overtime. Don’t forget to keep your filters changed! LEMKE REPAIR FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE CALL PAUL OR DEBBIE TODAY! OFFICE- 641-747-2014 AFTER HOURS- 712-651-2575 Authorized Dealer Society. Kim Olson, City of Menlo. Shellie Stogdill and Michelle Gremler, Little Panther Daycare and Preschool; Shane Anderson, Panora Fire Department. Mi ke Renslow, St ua r t Fire Department; Kristen Renslow, Stuart Parks and Rec. Michael Clarke, Casey Fire Department; Colleen Rupert and Charlsie Dougherty, Casey Library. Information on the next grant cycle will be released soon. Your Friends ... Your Neighbors ... Your Newspaper times P.O. Box 217 • 205 State Street Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115-0217 USPS 232-280 Official Newspaper City of Guthrie Center and Guthrie County. Published weekly. Periodicals postage paid at Guthrie Center, Iowa by Herald Publishing Company. Subscription rates: $30 per year in Iowa; $35 per year outside Iowa. Postmaster, send address changes to Guthrie Center Times, P.O. Box 217, Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115-0217. 641-332-2380 • FAX 641-332-2382 email: [email protected] www.guthrian.com ANN WILSON, Publisher ASHLEY SCHABLE, Editor WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 3A Sparky’s fight results in several charges Guthrie Center Times staff Three Guthrie County residents were charged after a report of an assault in Bayard. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office received a call Jan. 12 regarding an alleged assault at Sparky’s One Stop in Bayard. Through video surveillance, statements and interviews, officers discovered that a verbal fight inside the store had become physical in the parking lot. The incident resulted in several charges. Amy L. Chapman of Bagley was charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Johnathon Kennedy of Bagley and Randy D. Esslinger were both charged with disorderly conduct. All of the charges are simple misdemeanors. CRIME Man arrested following accusation of gun threat Guthrie Center Times staff A local man was arrested after he was accused of shoplifting and threatening to bring a gun to a store. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office was called to Sparky’s One Stop in Bayard the evening of Jan. 17 with a report of shoplifting. The man in question had left when officers arrived at the store. Clerks told officers that Collin D. Richards, 18, of Bayard, had been caught shoplifting and told clerks he would return to the store with a gun. Officers found Richards at his home soon after. They did not find a gun, but they did find that Richards had drug paraphernalia in his possession when he was arrested. He was charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a felony, as well as three counts of firstdegree harassment, possession of drug paraphernalia and fifthdegree theft, all misdemeanors. Richards was booked into the Guthrie County Jail before posting bond and being released. CRIME Firearms found in felon’s home Guthrie Center Times staff A convicted felon received several new citations last week. During a search of Jamie D. Christensen’s residence in rural Redfield Jan. 14, officers found marijuana, numerous long guns and a significant amount of ammunition. Christensen is a convicted felon, after a 2008 Guthrie County conviction of operating while intoxicated — third offense. He was cited with possession of marijuana — first offense, a misdemeanor, and felon in possession of a firearm, a felony. Find what you need in the classifieds DNR Wildlife surviving winter WEDDING By Joe Wilkinson Iowa Department of Natural Resources no wildlife feeding A week of subzero cold early this month—and more yet to come—provide a quick jolt of Iowa reality. It gets uncomfortable in the winter! Still, we humans can escape the elements when needed. We just go inside. Not so, with wildlife. Some take the easy way out. “Waterfowl are smarter than all those other critters. They have wings. They fly away,” explains Al Hancock, of Clear Lake. Of course, he would feel that way. He’s an Iowa DNR waterfowl specialist. “It’s a simple balancing act. Geese need very little open water. As long as they can find fields to feed in--windswept, bare crop fields—they will remain,” says Hancock. “When it takes more food to maintain energy to survive up here… they fly right out.” Some look for a cold weather oasis. “Ducks do it even more so,” says Hancock. “A ‘micro climate,’ say a city waste water lagoon, a stream or the drainage just below? If it’s out of the wind, a few mallards will stick around.” Mammals have various survival methods. Some hibernate. Others lie low, but eat as much as they can. “You might find deer moving earlier to feed; in the afternoon rather than as dusk falls,” notes DNR forest research technician Jim Coffey. They have larger body mass; larger frames— efficient for maintaining core temperature. “Deer have hollow hairs, in- Pour out some corn for the pheasants? Worst thing you can do. If it’s near a food source; great. That needed cover is nearby. You may have your heart in the right place. However, predators also enjoy it. Dumping grain pretty well guarantees anything with paws, claws, beaks and bellies will get their fill, as well. Also…waterfowl watchers, and more recently deer biologists, point to the spread of disease as a reason NOT to concentrate wildlife in one location. Disease can be spread by close contact, such as dozens of deer muzzles browsing on the same food source. Want to help game birds get through the winter? Plant the habitat they need. sulating them from the cold,” says Coffey. “That’s why you see them (bedded down) and covered with snow. It won’t melt.” In the woodlands, it is adapt or die. Found around Iowa, the 20-pound-plus eastern wild turkey is the largest of five subspecies in the U.S. Again, its larger body mass is more efficient. Black and brown feathers absorb heat. By fluffing those feathers, they hold in heat. “They will minimize heat loss, by roosting downhill, out of the wind,” says Coffey. If it gets too cold, they hunker down. They can go ten days without food; or wade through ten inches of snow (to find it).” Pheasant populations, survival and lack of habitat in Iowa have been well documented in the last decade. They do well for about eight months a year. It’s the cold weather season that does them in. “Four years--2007-2011--really brought to our attention the extreme winter weather,” stresses DNR upland wildlife technician Mark McInroy. “It has drawn our focus to more winter habitat; for survival in extreme conditions.” That means more than native grasses; even cattail marshes; which protect pheasants and other grassland birds in first level snowstorms. “A lot of times they fill quickly,” warns McInroy. “(Then,) we’re talking shrubs; really course, heavy stemmed stuff. Ragweed, willow bats; shelter belts with several rows of shrubs and pines are good.” Put them near a food source and most pheasants can ride out the extreme weather that has collared Iowa recently. And that the same cover helps other wildlife species, too. On the plus side, Iowa’s favorite game bird has staged a bit of a comeback. “Our bird numbers are getting to probably the best we’ve seen in six, eight years. We finally had a break this winter from all the extremes. It’s been a pretty good hunting year,” he proclaims. DNR Acres remain for landowners wanting to improve pheasant habitat Iowa Department of Natural Resources Time is running out for landowners in Iowa’s 46 best pheasant counties to secure funding to restore pheasant habitat in Iowa’s core pheasant range. The Iowa Pheasant Recovery – State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program is for Iowa landowners who want to restore top notch pheasant habitats to their property. It is a new USDA continuous CRP practice designed to restore native grasslands and wetlands where they will be the most beneficial for ring-necked pheasants. Iowa received 50,000 acres split between the 46 primary pheasant counties (37,500) and the 31 secondary pheasant counties (12,500). The 31 secondary counties enrolled all 12,500 acres before the 2014 pheasant season opened. An estimated 20,000 acres remain in the 46 primary pheasant counties. “We are getting a lot of pressure from landowners in the secondary counties to release these acres so they can make offers to enroll,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Landowners in primary pheasant counties who are interested in this program shouldn’t wait to contact us because acres may be shifted to the secondary counties,” Bogenschutz said. Primary pheasant counties are Adair, Adams, Audubon, Boone, Bremer, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Ida, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Keokuk, Kossuth, Lyon, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Obrien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Poweshiek, Sac, Sioux, Story, Union, Wapello, Washington, Webster, Winnebago and Wright. Pheasant and other grassland birds are particularly vulnerable to harsh winters and wet springs. Restoring top quality winter and nesting/brood-rearing habitat will help pheasant populations recover and could boost annual harvest by 100,000 roosters. CRP rental rates are at an all-time high in Iowa. Landowners should contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Bureau private lands staff to discuss eligibility and cost share assistance. A map of DNR staff contacts and a factsheet on the Iowa Pheasant Recovery program is available at www. iowadnr.gov/habitat MENLO NEWS By Joan Wallace Bernie Van Eaton and friend Phyllis of Agency, Iowa; Mark Van Eaton and Suzan Van Eaton celebrated a late Christmas at the home of Martha Van Eaton on Saturday. Jack Stonehocker of Linden visited Doris Harwood on Thursday. births Send your baby news to [email protected] Amanda Myers-Herring and Thomas Michael Herring of Urbandale, Iowa announce the birth of a precious baby girl born at 7:53 a.m. December 30, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The newborn has been named Margaret (Greta) Casmire Herring after her greatgreat and great grandmothers. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Thrilled by her arrival are her sisters, Baylyn Ada Rose age 6 and Marlee Katherin age 4. Grandparents are Karen and Merle Petersen, and Paul Myers, all of Guthrie Center, Dr. Ann Herring of Des Moines, and the late William Herring (Miami, Florida). McClellan/Langgaard Jessica McClellan and Brady Langgaard were united in marriage at a 4:00 p.m. ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center Saturday, November 8, 2014. Parents of the couple are Scott and Teresa McClellan of Bayard and Tom and Janelle Langgaard of Guthrie Center. Honored guests were grandmothers, Gayle McClellan of Bayard and Neva Langgaard of Guthrie Center. A dinner reception and dance followed the ceremony at Lake Panorama National Conference Center, Panora. Jessica is a 2006 graduate of Coon Rapids-Bayard High School and earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wartburg College in 2010. She received a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2012. She is employed as a vocal music instructor at Crocker Elementary in the Ankeny Community School District. Brady is a 2005 graduate of Guthrie Center High School, He earned two Associates of Science degrees from Iowa Western Community College in architectural engineering technologies and civil engineering technologies in 2008. Brady is currently employed by Horizon Equipment as a field marketer. Following a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Jessica and Brady are at home in Guthrie Center. 69th wedding anniversary Wayne and Marie Buttler of Guthrie Center celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary January 12. Wayne is 97 years young and Marie is 89 years young. Daughter, Patricia Buttler of Guthrie Center brought dinner S E FR M EE IN A R CRIME from Prime Time Restaurant in Guthrie Center and pie for the evening meal. Daughter Pam Merritt of Fisherville, VA called as did grandson Matt Merritt of Ames. Congratulations!!! and 75 sounds great. 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SpotlightMovies.com www.stopHIViowa.org page 4a | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF Public records compiled by the Guthrie Center Times 1-12-15 Casey’s store 3:51 am Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a mental health call in Bagley 7:15 am Guthrie Center Police out at the Sheriff’s Office conducting an assault interview 4:24 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call in Bagley. The patient was transported to Lutheran Hospital 11:44 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on Hwy 44 by the west lake entrance 7:48 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy took a car/deer accident report. No injuries 2:29 pm Guthrie Co Sheriff investigated a report of stolen trailer possibly located in Guthrie Center 2:57 pm Panora Rescue transported a patient from the Guthrie Co Hospital to Methodist Hospital 8:15 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy followed up on a horse neglect case 9:40 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy investigate bullet hole damage to a property on Frontier Road 5:48 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 6th and State Street 10:20 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at Mercy Clinic in Panora. The patient was transported to Mercy Hospital 11:08 am Funeral traffic control by Guthrie Co Chief Deputy 11:24 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy investigated a theft of a light bar from a security vehicle at Diamondhead Lake 6:07 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 5th and Main Street 7:25 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police on Hwy 25 north of Guthrie Center 8:14 pm Panora Rescue transported a patient from the Guthrie Co Hospital to Iowa City 11:30 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a residential burglar alarm in Menlo 11:40 am Panora Rescue Unit 2 responded to a medical call at Mercy Clinic. The patient was transported to Mercy Hospital 11:42 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on White Pole Road in Menlo 2:18 pm Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in the Casey’s parking lot. The child was transported to Blank Children’s hospital 1-14-15 2:47 pm Stuart Police performed a welfare check on S Park St, Stuart 4:10 pm Guthrie Center Police responded to an assault call at the Guthrie Center High School 12:02 pm Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call on N Harlan. The patient was transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center 5:43 pm Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at Lakeside Village. The patient was transport to the Guthrie Co Hospital 4:24 pm Guthrie Center Police out at the Sheriff’s Office conducting an interview in an assault case 5:28 pm Panora Rescue and Guthrie Center Police responded to a medical call on Ashton Ave, Guthrie Center. The patient was taken to the Guthrie Co Hospital 6:00 pm Guthrie Center Police released a prisoner to Pottawattamie Co Deputy 9:10 am Diamondhead Lake Security responded to a residential burglar alarm 9:15 am Panora Police responded to an unwanted person call at the Panorama High School 11:19 am Guthrie Center Police participated in an assault interview at Blank Children’s Hospital 6:30 pm Guthrie Center Police out at the Sheriff’s Office conducting an interview in an assault case 12:02 pm Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call at the Stuart Medical Clinic. The patient was transported to Mercy Hospital 7:07 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a report of an assault at Sparky’s in Bayard. 1:59 pm Lake Panorama Security responded to a residential burglar alarm on Panorama Dr 7:15 pm Guthrie Center Police out at the Sheriff’s Office conducting an interview in an assault case 2:52 pm Panora Rescue transported a patient from the Panora Medical Clinic to Lutheran Hospital 8:42 pm Traffic stop by Panora Police on Hwy 44 just east of Hummel’s 6:45 pm Guthrie Center Police responded to a loud noise complaint on N 4th Street 8:20 pm Case follow up by Guthrie Center Police on Prairie Street 8:52 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a trespassing complaint at 310th and Zephyr 10:59 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 7th and Main Street 11:15 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 9th and State Street 7:31 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy at 7th and Panora Street in Menlo 8:18 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy east of Panora on Hwy 44 8:55 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy at 190th and Hwy 25 1-15-15 10:23 am Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call at Beacam Apartments. The patient was transported to Adair Co Hospital 1:53 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at the New Homestead. The patient was taken to the Guthrie Co Hospital 7:12 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at Panora Nursing & Rehab. The patient was taken to Guthrie Co Hospital 7:43 am Panora Police investigated a break-in at city hall 8:24 am Guthrie Co Deputy investigated theft from a construction site at Wax Trail and 310th St 8:31 am Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Sheriff on Hwy 44 west of Guthrie Center 8:43 am Traffic stop by Guthrie co Sheriff on Hwy 44 west of Guthrie Center 12:05 pm Guthrie Center Police responded to a report of a high line wire down at 3rd and Tracy Street 2:48 pm Guthrie Co Deputy took a report of a phone scam 4:23 pm Lake Panorama Security investigated a residential burglar alarm on Panorama Drive 8:42 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 10th and State Street 8:53 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 7th and North Street 11:34 pm Guthrie Center Police checked doors of downtown business 11:39 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy at Hwy 4 and Chimra 1-16-15 12:02 am Panora Police investigated a suspicious vehicle behind the bar in Panora 1-13-15 6:12 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy across from NAPA in Panora 2:59 am Guthrie Co Deputy investigated suspicious activity south east of Casey. 6:25 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on Hwy 4 north of Panora 3:36 am Guthrie Co Deputy assisted Perry Police at 1st and Park Street. Perry Police requested K-9 assistance 6:38 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on Hwy 4 and 170th 7:04 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy at 7th and McPherson in Menlo 10:08 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy investigated a theft from a construction site on Panorama Road 9:16 pm Guthrie Co Deputy assisted Panora Police with a domestic situation on E Jackson Street 7:01 am Guthrie Center Police responded to a welfare check call in Guthrie Center. A man was found sleeping in his car at the 6:12 am 911 medical call on 220th Street, Linden Transferred to Dallas Co 11:50 pm Traffic stop by Stuart Police in the 500 block of E Front Street 4:50 pm Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at the New Homestead. The patient was transported to the Guthrie Co Hospital 12:11 am Traffic stop by Panora Police at NW 2nd and Market business 1:08 am Guthrie Center Police checked doors of downtown business 3:40 am Guthrie Center Police checked doors of downtown 10:42 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy in Stuart 10:49 am Bayard and Panora Rescue responded to a medical alarm on Main St in Bayard. It was a false alarm and the rescue crews were cancelled 11:47 am Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on Hwy 141 by Herndon 11:57 am Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Sheriff on Hwy 44 11:58 am Stuart Police assisted Iowa State Patrol with a traffic stop on I-80 at the 92.5 mile marker 12:07 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy at Hwy 141 and Hwy 25 12:16 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on Hwy 141 east of Bagley 1:44 pm Stuart Police responded to a theft call at Burger King 2:02 pm Guthrie Co Deputies investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle on 310th Road 2:17 pm Traffic stop by Stuart Police in the 600 block of S Division 2:24 pm Guthrie Co Sheriff assisted Stuart Police with a theft suspect Center Police responded to a report of a fight behind the Owl’s Nest in Panora 11:51 pm Guthrie Center Police responded to a stray dog call on S 7th Street 1-17-15 12:21 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call on Karen St at Clover Ridge. The patient was transported to the Guthrie Co Hospital 1:04 am Guthrie Center Police released a stray dog from the kennel to the owner 8:55 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call in Bagley. The patient was transported to Dallas Co Hospital 11:09 am Guthrie Co Deputy and Iowa State Patrol performed a warrant check in Jamaica 11:24 am Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 141 near Bagley 12:29 pm Stuart Police investigated a report of a suspicious person at Casey’s in Stuart. 12:58 pm Stuart Police investigated a report of a small child left alone inside a vehicle at Hometown Foods 4:24 pm Stuart Police investigated a report of a suspicious person on N Division Street 8:32 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a shop lifting call at Sparky’s in Bayard. Suspect also made threats against the employees. 8:51 pm Guthrie Center Police responded to a verbal argument at Mitchell City Park 9:39 pm Guthrie Co Deputy transport a suspect to the Guthrie Co Jail 9:43 pm Motorist assist by Panora Police on Oakridge Drive 9:54 pm Guthrie Co Deputy booked a prisoner in to the Guthrie Co Jail 2:34 pm Stuart Police took a report of a school bus violation 3:38 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy in the 3200 block of Wagon Road 6:04 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police 6:26 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a car vs. deer accident on Wood Road. No injuries 6:37 pm Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at Grand and 3rd St in Guthrie Center 7:31 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police at 7th and State Street 1-18-15 12:00 am Guthrie Center and Panora Police responded to a trespass call on Park St, Guthrie Center. Suspect was cited and released 1:08 am Guthrie Co Deputy investigated a loud party at W 2nd and Wallace in Casey 1:42 am Traffic stop by Stuart Police 6:26 am Panora Rescue responded to a medical call at the New Homestead. The patient was transported to the Guthrie Co Hospital 9:40 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy escorted a prisoner to court 10:22 am Reserve Deputy released prisoner on bond 11:00 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy and Iowa State Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on 160th on the east side of Springbrook. The vehicle was gone when the officers arrived 11:29 am Warrant check in Jamaica by Reserve Deputy 11:42 am Guthrie Co Chief Deputy and Reserve Deputy transported two prisoners to the Guthrie Co Jail 12:11 pm Panora Rescue transported a patient from Panora Nursing & Rehab to Methodist West Hospital 12:20 pm Guthrie Co Chief Deputy released prisoner from the Guthrie Co Jail 12:22 pm Reserve Deputy booked prisoner in to the Guthrie Co Jail 12:46 pm Reserve Deputy booked prisoner in to the Guthrie Co Jail 1:29 pm Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call on Hickory St, Diamondhead Lake. The patient was taken to Mercy Medical Center 2:45 pm Reserve Deputy responded to Hwy 25 and Monteith Rd to remove a large corn stalk bale from the south bound lane 2:51 pm Panora Rescue transported a patient from the Guthrie Co Hospital to Mercy Medical Center 2:54 pm Guthrie Co Chief Deputy responded to a civil disturbance on 140th Street in Bagley 3:40 pm Traffic stop by Reserve Deputy on White Pole Road and Harrison in Stuart weeklyrecord Public records compiled by the Guthrie Center Times 7:44 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police on Hwy 44 by REC clerk of court 10:21 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Center Police in the Pine Room parking lot Speeding (1 to 5 mph over) 10:24 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a family situation in Casey 1:05 am Stuart Police responded to a trespass call on S Summit (20 MPH OVER) Danial Robert Lucht, Coon Rapids Janell Amy Drumheller, Mason City Jesse Lee Scales, Guthrie Center No vehicle registration (6 to 10 mph over) Darrell L. 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Our Guarantee- If you do not learn at least one thing from our book call us and we will donate $1,000 to your charity of choice. WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 5A SOCIETYNEWS By Betty Thompson | Phone: 641.332.2380 or email: [email protected] CAN I SKIP MY READING TONIGHT Why can’t I skip my 20 minutes of reading tonight? Student “A” reads 20 minutes each day - 3600 minutes in a school year = 1,800,000 words and 90th percentile. Student “B” reads 5 minutes each day = 900 minutes in a school year = 282,000 words and 50th percentile. Student “C” reads 1 minutes each day - 180 minutes in a school year = 8,000 words with 10th percentile. By the end of 6th grade Student “A” will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student “B” will have read only 12 school days. Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary? Which student would you expect to be more successful in school..... and in life? The benefits of reading books include “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket (Chinese Proverb); exercises your brain; provides knowledge and information; books are a good topic of conversation; reduces stress, puts you in a better mood; better writing skills; great and free entertainment; improves concentration and focus; enriches the language and vocabulary; develops creativity; increases ability to empathize with others; introduces to the unknown fantasy world; books pose questions to stimulate future reflection. INFORMATION TO ACHIEVE GOALS ON AND OFF THE JOB In the workplace, do you know a person who - yelled or confronted someone in front of others; over-promised and underdelivered; has a hidden agenda so no on ever quite knows what’s up their sleeve; seldom finishes anything they start; has a reputation that they are not to be trusted; dismisses other people’s ideas without due consideration; interrupts others frequently; perceived others as a threat when they are successful or come up with good ideas; refuses to admit mistakes or weaknesses; is always evasive, refusing to give a straight answer to a question; is uninterested in what is important to others. If a coworker has exhibited two or more of the above characteristics, it’s official - you have a difficult person on your hands. “If you’re like most people, you’ve got at least one difficult person in your life or at your job - perhaps several,” says Dr. Alan Zimmerman, PhD, author of the payoff principle: Discover The 3 Secrets For Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work.” They could be called coworkers, vendors, customers, partners, etc. The problem is those difficult people are making your life a lot less pleasant and your job a great deal more challenging, unless you have the right remedies to deal with them.” Dr. Zimmerman, who has spoken in front of more than a million people over the last thirty years to a variety of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium-sized businesses, offering the strategies that can be employed to take charge of any workplace situation and actually put sanity and productivity into those difficult relationships. In constructive, actionable commentary, Dr. Zimmerman will offer - 5 characteristics of all difficult people ... so you can spot them ... on the spot; 8 strategies for taking care of yourself when someone is irritating you, hurting you, or driving you crazy; recognizing the different types of difficult people and how they can destroy your career, your relationship, and your mental health; applying simple, practical, and effective communication strategies to stop Critics, Control Freaks, Martyrs, Exploders, Silent Types, Complainers, Know-ItAlls, and Tanks Alan Zimmerman, PhD has spoken to more than one million people across the United States and around the world, giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals on and off the job. As a prominent, sought-after author and speaker, Dr. Zimmerman works with a variety of organizations and professional associations. His clients universally characterize him as genuine, down-to-earth, practical, and powerful. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of attitude, communication, leadership, and speaking. Most recently, the National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the Council of Peers Award of Excellence. Website: www.DrZimmeran.com -- facebook.com/dralanzimmerman. Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work will be available on March 5, 2015 from www.amazon. com,www.barnesandnoble.com and through all major booksellers. It is available for pre-release order at DrZimmerman.com. A HAPPY HOME 4 cups of Love 2 cups of Loyalty 3 cups of Forgiveness 1 cup of Friendship 2 cups of Kindness 5 spoons of Hope 2 spoons of Tenderness 4 quarts of Faith 1 barrel of Laughter 3 cups of Understanding. Take love & loyalty mix thoroughly with faith. Now blend it with hope & tenderness. Add kindness & understanding. Add friendship and hope, sprinkle abundantly with laughter. Bake it all in sunshine. Serve generous helpings daily. IOWA EGG COUNCIL “MANIC MONDAY MEALS” It’s Monday at 5 o’clock. You are on your drive home from a crazy day at the office and it hits you ... “What’s for dinner? Panic sets in and you start going through the list of food in the fridge, freezer, pantry and you come up with this: eggs, bread, milk, leftover pizza, peanut butter and jelly. In your mind you think the world has come to an end and your have won yourself the Mother of the Year Award, again! It hasn’t, and you will have another opportunity to win the MOTY award, but it won’t be because of a failed dinner. Instead you will prepare you and your family a healthy, nutritious and delicious meal! Eggs are healthy, nutritious and versatile and with the ingredients mentioned you will be able to throw together a meal in minutes! Not only will you have a meal but you will have a meal everyone will love! Start with the obvious choice, eggs. You can hard boil them, bake them, scramble, or chop them, but for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love try preparing an omelet. An omelet requires two eggs and two Tablespoons of water and any filling of your choice. Place the eggs and water in the skillet and dig a hole and fill it up until the eggs are cooked. Take the leftover pizza and scrape off all the toppings from the crust and add it to the eggs. Fold it over and you have made yourself a pizza omelet. Not only have you not wasted food but you made a filling and satisfying meal. Pea- Flags Are Available For Purchase At The Guthrie Center Times News Office Or By Calling Ron Baier 641-740-0654 nut butter and jelly? Throw that into an omelet and your kids will think you are a hero! The possibilities are endless with omelets and you have turned your ‘manic Monday meal’ into a ‘magnificent Monday meal’! For more recipe ideas visit www.iowaegg.org. CABIN FEVER EVENT SERIES AT LIVING HISTORY FARMS Attend and graze with them, celebrating Iowa’s rich culinary bounty with unique monthly tasting in the Visitor Center. Gather your friends and explore together the rich bounty of local food and beverage specialties. Those food and beverage showcases benefit Living History Farms. Schedule includes Farms Uncorked - Saturday, January 24, 3-6 p.m. - sample a wide variety of native Iowa wines and meet with local vintners from Covered Bridges Winery Penoach Vineyard and Winery, Vines to Wines, Cedar Ridge Winery, and Train Wreck Winery. Enjoy tasty bites from Chocolaterie Stam, Allspice, and La Querica, Brief infosessions on wine-related topics, and shop the Marketplace Gift Store for your favorites. Spirits and Sweets - Saturday, February 21, 3-6 p.m. - Dare to pair one of a kind mini-tini’s mixed by Iowa artisan distillers with bite sized sweets created by local eateries. Visit with distillers about the process of making spirits with Iowa corn. Beer n’ Bread - Saturday, March 14 - two sessions: 3-4:30 p.m. or 5-6:30 p.m..Sample several Iowa micro-brewed beers along with fresh artisan breads and other goodies. Sample several Iowa micro-brewed beers along with fresh artisan breads and other goodies. Explore the art of home brewing with local experts. To assure ample opportunity for tasting, there will be two sessions, each with limited tickets sold. New and improved! Festival of Cheese - Saturday, April 18 - two sessions: 3-4:30 p.m. or 5-6:30 p.m. A celebration of the ultimate comfort food cheese!! Grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese fondues, cheesecake, cheese curds - you get the idea. It’s the cheesiest event around. Discover what creative variations local chefs make of these traditional favorites. To assure ample opportunity for tasting, there will be two sessions, each with limited tickets sold. Proceeds from these fundraising events benefit education programs at Living History Farms, a non-profit, historical, educational museum which serves over 30,000 Iowa school children annually. Living History Farms is a non-profit, historical, educational foundation located at 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Operations and maintenance are dependent upon gate receipts, memberships, and contributions. Living History Farms will open for the 2015 season on May 1. For more information visit www.LivingHistoryFarms. org or call 515-278-5286. BIRTHDAY SUNDAY Larry and Sandra Mortensen of Guthrie Center and daughter, Katy and Mike Zimmerman of Mount Ayr ate dinner Sunday at the Menlo Cafe and returned to the Mortensen home for a social time. The occasion was in celebration of Larry’s January 11 birthday. BIRTHDAY NOTED Beth McCool of Guthrie Center was the birthday honoree December 31 for her 91st birthday. Guests included Lyle and Roxanna McCool of Bagley, Gary and Jan McCool of Guthrie Center. Birthday cake baked and decorated by Roxanna was served during a social time. BETA ZETA CHAPTER Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Society International of Audubon/Guthrie Counties met January 12, 2015 at Prime Time Restaurant in Guthrie Center. Twenty members were present. Meeting was called to order by President Pat Pettinger. Members were each asked to share their favorite 2014 Christmas memory. President Pettinger thanked the Personal Growth Committee for the winter decorations and the hot chocolate goody bags. Secretary Linda Keller read the minutes from November and the correspondence. Treasurer Carma Hutchins stated that all members but one had paid their local dues assessment due January 31. President Pettinger stated that Program of Works Chairwoman Gretchen Umbaugh had finished the mini grant application to Upsilon State. The grant money would be used to help the Boys and Girls Club in Adair fund a summer reading program. Pat and Gretchen also thanked members for the snack supplies and monetary donations, given at the November meeting, for the Boys and Girls Club. They stated that the staff and children were thrilled with the supplies and the money. Co-President Judy Thompson sent her greetings from Texas. She said she had sent all necessary reports to state and international headquarters. All scholarship applications are due February 1, 2015. Membership certificates and pins were presented to Marla Lenocker and Peg Snyder. Donna Olson updated members on the 2015 Upsilon State Convention. Beta Zeta Chapter is in charge of the Birthday Luncheon Saturday, June 13. Beta Zeta Chapter is to provide four baskets that will be given as door prizes. The members were divided into community groups. Each group is to decide on a basket theme and provide items for the basket. The baskets should be completed by the April meeting. Gretchen Umbaugh reported that she had an idea for favors. She will bring the supplies and we will work on them at the April meeting. Watch for upcoming e-mails about those convention details. Beta Zeta will not meet in February. Next meeting is set for March 9 at Prime Time Restaurant in Guthrie Center. The Member Committee Chairwoman Hope Wilhelm is in charge of favors. The program will be “Speak Your Mind.” WEDNESDAY CRIBBAGE Guthrie County Cribbage Club met Wednesday, January 14 at Lake Panorama Conference Center with 22 Cribbage players attending. Dwayne Smith was the lone 24 hand holder. The Cribbage Club meets every Wednesday morning at Lake Panorama Conference Center. Breakfast is at 7:00 and Cribbage play starts at 8:00. Everyone is welcome to attend for breakfast, just to play, or both. CARD PARTY TUESDAY Carol Weigel, Eleanor Burkhardt, Jaxine Ritchie, Neva Langgaard, Millie Kent, and Lenore Mikkelsen joined hostess Eleanor Burkhardt Tuesday afternoon for cards. They play Pinochle and 10 point pitch. The hostess served lunch following play. CHRISTMAS SUNDAY Carol Weigel and her family celebrated their Christmas Sunday, January 11. Jim and Jolene Weigel and Dylan of Grimes; Brian and Denise Weigel, Lillian, Faith, and Clayton of Johnston; JoAnn and Brian Scharlau and Jake of Des Moines; Charity Weigel, Paige and Demetria of Des Moines, and Carol Weigel ate lunch at the Cabbage Rose Tea Room in Guthrie Center. Following the meal everyone went to Carol’s home for a social time, Christmas gifts and dessert. HOSTED CARD CLUB Karen Sparks hosted 500 Card Club Tuesday afternoon. All regular members were present. The hostess served dessert prior to card games. ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEETING Royal Neighbors Camp 7072 met Saturday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the commons at The New Homestead independent living, Guthrie Center with Olive Ditmars and Karen Sparks as cohostesses. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by roll call with Martha Buttler, Olive Ditmars, Marie Griffin, Barb Hambleton, Jo Laughery, Tricia Schreck, Nancy Smith, Karen Sparks, and Jeanettte Stewart present. Members stay busy with many community projects that are scheduled for the coming year as well as assisting in other things that are brought to their attention. There is a need for new members as the projects continue to grow. Election of officers was held with Karen Sparks re-elected President, Jo Laughery as Secretary-Treasurer and Rose Jensen was appointed as Event Planner. Next Royal Neighbors meeting is set for April 4 at 1:00 p.m. CRIBBAGE THURSDAY The Cribbage group met Thursday morning at the Guthrie Activity Center with 10 players attending. Robert Klever had a high of 20 two different times. Cribbage is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 9:00 a.m. at the Guthrie Activity. 10 POINT PITCH THURSDAY Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m., 10 point pitch took place at the Guthrie Activity Center, Guthrie Center. Thirteen card players vied for prizes. Receiving prizes were Team I - Travel, Joanne Zieser; high, Dolph Compton, low, Sandy Rumelhart; Team II prizes winners were Travel, Marie Griffin; high, Dolph Compton; low, Marilyn Washburn. Next card party is set for Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Guthrie Activity Center. CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK School choice supporters from across Iowa will gather at the State Historical building in Des Moines for a special celebration to commemorate National School Choice Week 2015 Monday, January 26, 2015 beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event is scheduled to feature remarks and a proclamation presentation by Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds. Students, parents, teachers and community leaders will attend the celebration, which will shine a positive spotlight on all types of education options available for children in the Buckeye State, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning and homeschooling. The event is being organized by the Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education, Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education, Connections Academy, NICHE Homeschools, and the Ankeny Christian Academy. “Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education is pleased to be a part of School Choice Week festivities in Iowa. Iowans have many quality options for educating their children, and they are proud to celebrate those options and parental choice in education,” said Trish Wilger, Executive Director, Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education. Celebrated every year in January, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on all types of effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. The celebration is nonpartisan and nonpolitical. National School Choice Week 2015 will feature a history-making 11,082 independently-funded events across all 50 states. SOCIETY, Page 8A OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sunday, January 25 Serving 10:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Legion Hall Eric Stough Creston AIB “Degree in 3” student “While on my first tour of campus, I learned one of AIB’s big advantages was that I could graduate with a bachelor’s degree in only three years. That made the decision for me. 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Motion by Nickell second by Gonzales to approve cost of half of regulator for Rose Acres at approximately $300. Vote: Ayes – All. Motion carried. Motion by Wolfe, second by Nickell to create a new fund to track Cameron Flats Lot sales and expenses. Vote: Ayes – All. Motion carried. Motion by Gonzales, second by Nickell to approve Resolution MU2015-01 Establishing new natural gas formula. Vote: Ayes – All. Motion carried. Joint meeting Adjourned at 6:05 pm. Bills Approved: ALLIANT ENERGY-11/21-12/22........... 2,093.11 BOB & JO’S RV CENTER - FURNACE REBATE....... 50.00 BP CANADA - BP CANADA............... 104,470.19 BROWN SUPPLY -CURB BOX/TEES/VALVES .......................................................... 1,992.24 CARD SERVICES 11/16-12/16 ORSCHELNS......... 314.62 ENERGYFICIENT - BULBS FOR SHOP........ 100.35 FASTENAL COMPANY - 18V BATTERIES... 127.79 G CO REC - 11/2 - 12/1............................ 95.63 G CTR COMMUNICATIONS - DEC PHONE. 264.80 G CTR TIMES - DEC PUB’S........................ 19.92 GAS ODERANT SERVICE - ODORANT....... 728.83 GCMU - 12/30 BILLING........................ 1,084.97 GUTHRIE WELDING - VISE MOUNT............. 66.96 HOLBROOK CONSTRUCTION - WATER LEAKS .......................................................... 3,420.00 I A M U - KINTZ - WATER SCHOOL........... 475.00 IA DEPT. OF NATURAL - DISTRIBUTION CERT....... 78.00 IMFOA - ‘15-’16 DUES.............................. 40.00 IA NATURAL GAS ASSOC - 2015 DUES...... 50.00 IA ONE CALL - DEC LOCATES.................... 29.10 IA RURAL WATER ASSOC - 2015 DUES.... 250.00 JENSEN SANITATION - JAN - MAR SVC.... 195.00 KEYSTONE LABS - COLIFORM TESTS......... 34.50 KRIS ARRASMITH - MILEAGE TRAINING...... 79.35 M & M SALES COMPANY - 11/14-12/14... 39.98 METERING & TECHNOLOG - 12 WATER METERS .......................................................... 2,421.86 ALISON HANNER - 2014 SCHOLARSHIP... 500.00 KRISTEN MCCLELLAN - REFUND............... 44.74 JANE BRILL - REFUND............................ 180.34 JOSE VILLALPANDO - REFUND.................. 80.11 SIMMERING & CORY -CDBG APPLICATION.......... 900.00 MIKE FINNEGAN - FURNACE REBATE......... 50.00 BOB GEORGICK - FURNACE REBATE.......... 50.00 JOE KOPASKA - WTR HEATER REBATE...... 25.00 MATT BOYER - WTR HEATER REBATE........ 25.00 VEDETTE - REBATE AD............................ 192.00 OFFICE STOP INC - PAPER & CLIPS........... 14.72 PEOPLE’S TRUST/SAVINGS - FEB HSA PREM SVGS .......................................................... 1,003.45 QUILL - PAPER / BATTERIES...................... 92.84 TREASURER - STATE OF IA - SALES TAX 12/30/14 .......................................................... 3,703.00 U. S. POSTAL SERVICE - DEC BULK MAIL 2014 ............................................................. 196.02 UNITY POINT CLINIC - DRUG SCREEN........ 37.00 VISA - POSTAGE/CLOTHING...................... 93.87 TOTAL............................................. 125,710.29 DisbursementsReceipts WATER FUND..................................14,758.06 ................ 32,460.83 WATER DEPRECIATION FUND........-.................................22.03 WATER METER DEPOSIT FUND.....0.23..........................1.04 WTR CUSTOMER SERVICE FEE.....1,850.96...................781.00 GAS UTILITY FUND.........................180,174.52 ..............127,817.85 GAS DEPRECIATION FUND............-.................................359.52 GAS METER DEPOSIT FUND..........0.50..........................9.62 GAS CUSTOMER SERVICE FEE........................................-821.37 TOTAL..............................................196,784.27..............162,273.26 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7A A Better Life for Patients. A Better Career for You! Universal Pediatrics is now hiring RN/LPN PT days in Audubon RN/LPN FT nights in Atlantic-with sign on bonus RN/LPN PRN morning and evenings in Fontanelle We offer case-specic training, excellent wages, and exible hours. To apply or for more information contact: Universal Pediatrics 1-800-499-6916 www.universalpediatrics.com EOE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors is requesting bids for a 3 year lease agreement on 238 acres, more or less, on farm ground located in Sections 11 & 12 of Valley Township, property has 130 acres of crop land, more or less, the balance is in pasture and/or hay ground including cattle shed. Bids should be a dollar amount per acre and will be for the 238 acres, more or less. Bids will be accepted in the office of the County Auditor until 4:30pm February 9, 2015. Bids will be opened on February 10, 2015. A copy of the lease will be available for inspection at the Guthrie County Auditor’s office. Guthrie County Reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids. HELP WANTED Boys & Girls Club of Central SW Iowa is seeking a motivated person as Executive Director responsible for overall planning and operation of organization. The individual will provide leadership, direction & support to the Board of Directors in developing goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. Must be a strong role model for youth and a working knowledge of youth related issues, strong financial management skills, excellent speaking, writing, marketing and public relation skills. Education: Four-year college degree in related area preferred. Send cover letter and resume to: B & G Club Executive Board, PO Box 158, Adair, IA 50002 or email to [email protected]. Deadline January 30, 2015. BGCCSWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 7A PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. MU 2015-01 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW NATURAL GAS RATE FORMULA THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GUTHRIE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Guthrie Center Municipal Utility Board of Trustees deems it appropriate and in the best interest of the Board of Trustees to establish a new natural gas rate formula; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to establish a new natural gas rate formula effective January 21, 2015; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has given due consideration to this proposed new formula and deems it reasonable and appropriate; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the natural gas rate formula shall be as follows: Cost of Natural Gas + Margin x Actual Consumer Consumption. Margin will be set to return 40% on cost each month and/or a Minimum charge of $7.50 x Actual Consumer Consumption. On motion by Gonzales and seconded by Wolfe passed and approved this 14th day of January, 2015. Chairman, Utility Board of Trustees City of Guthrie Center, Iowa ATTEST: Secretary, Utility Board of Trustees City of Guthrie Center, Iowa Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 2014 Annual Wages for Guthrie County Hospital Probate No. ESPR014093 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW G. SOROKA, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO: All Persons Interested in the Estate of Andrew G. Soroka, deceased, who died on or about December 30, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Andrew G. Soroka, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of October, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Andrew D. Soroka, 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 file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from 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 this 9th day of January, 2015. RN/NA/CR/OR..................................... 1528453.49 LAB...................................................... 228279.85 XRAY.................................................... 238912.33 Plant Ops/Environmental SR.......... 324581.98 dietary............................................... 210961.66 PT/Fitness.......................................... 364208.36 Respiratory....................................... 106745.77 Administration/General.................. 856657.67 All Clinics/ER.................................. 1996982.82 Pharmacy/Social Wrk/CQI............... 394002.34 TOTAL 2014................................... $6,249,786.27 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 /s/Andrew D. Soroka EXECUTOR OF ESTATE 6313 S.W. 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50315 TO: CHARLES C. CORNING, 119 PRAIRIE ST BAYARD, IA 50029 - OWNER CHARLES C. CORNING, 1725 RED OAK DR SW ALTOONA, IA 50009 - OWNER CHARLES C. CORNING, PO BOX 204 BAYARD, IA 50029 - OWNER DONNA M. CORNING, 119 PRAIRIE ST BAYARD, IA 50029 - OWNER DONNA M. CORNING, 1725 RED OAK DR SW ALTOONA, IA 50009 - OWNER DONNA M. CORNING, PO BOX 204 BAYARD, IA 50029 - OWNER PERSON IN POSSESSION, 119 PRAIRIE ST BAYARD, IA 50029 - PERSON IN POSSESSION CITY OF BAYARD c/o CITY CLERK, PO BOX 339 403 MAIN ST BAYARD, IA 50029 - CITY LIMITS ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH INTEREST NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9 you are hereby notified that: The property described in paragraph 2 of this Notice was sold at tax sale on the 18TH day of June, 2012. The purchaser at tax sale was VOLKONA AK/UNION BANK. The legal description of the property sold is: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of George C. Rawlings Addition to the Town of Bayard, Guthrie County, Iowa a/k/a PARCEL # 0001103300 That your right of redemption as set forth in the Iowa Code will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of completed service of this Notice. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of GUTHRIE County. By Samantha Ott, agent for VOLKONA AK/UNION BANK GUTHRIE 120067 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR Samuel H. Braland Nelson, Young & Braland P.O. Box 370 Earlham, Iowa 50072 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 Date of second publication 28 day of January ,2015 Board of Supervisors Guthrie County REGULAR SESSION January 8, 2015 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GUTHRIE COUNTY Probate No. ESPR014095 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Ruth E. Flanery, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ruth E. Flanery, Deceased, who died on or about December 23, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Ruth E. Flanery, deceased, bearing date of the 19th day of December, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that James Makey 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 file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from 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 this 15th day January, 2015 Daniel E. Flanery, Executor of Estate 2393 190th Street Guthrie Center, IA 50115 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GUTHRIE COUNTY Probate No ESPR014094 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAM J. STEENSEN, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To all persons interested in the estate of Sam J. Steensen, deceased, who died on or about January 3, 2015. You are hereby notified that on January13th, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of Sam J. Steensen, bearing the date of May 29, 1996, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of the above 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 the surviving spouse and all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Dated this 13th day of January, 2015. Clerk of the District Court Al Ostebee, Attorney for the Estate 5441 Skycrest Drive Ames, IA 50010 PH: 515-231-3979 Date of second publication 28 day of January ,2015 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 Beverly Wild, ICIS PIN No: AT0008510 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Wild, Baxter & Sand, P.C. Address: 105 South 4th, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with the following members present: Mike Dickson, Everett Grasty, Clifford Carney and Tom Rutledge. The meeting began at 9:00 AM. Motion Grasty seconded Carney to approve the agenda. All ayes. Lisa Calvert reviewed the Compensation Board’s minutes and discussion with the supervisors. Also present from the Compensation Board were Donna Albright, Lyle Laughery and Trudi Tam. The compensation board did not speculate on other County’s insurance benefits and concentrated on comparative salary information. The Compensation Board’s recommendation was 5.4% increase for all elected officials. This was based upon 2.4% for the CPI and 3.0% to try to catch up with their peers’ wages from other Counties. Calvert reviewed an example of the Treasurer’s Office when compared to surrounding Counties and Counties of like size a raise of 7.47% to 11.51% would be needed to get to last year’s average salary. Motion Grasty seconded Carney to table action on the Compensation Board’s Recommendation until 01/13/15. All ayes. Josh Sebern asked the board about using a building at the County Home for storage of equipment. The board was going to verify it was not being used. Sebern also asked the board about having the janitors clean the secondary roads offices. The board suggested Sebern get quotes from outside services. Motion Grasty seconded Carney to approve Resolution 15-14: endorsement of surface transportation program application for Guthrie County Route F51. Roll call vote: Ayes-Dickson, Grasty, Carney and Rutledge. Absent-Caraher. Motion Carney seconded Grasty to approve Resolution 15-15: to appoint members to the magistrate appointing commission. Roll call vote: Ayes-Dickson, Grasty, Carney and Rutledge. Absent-Caraher. Motion Carney seconded Dickson to adjourn at 10:56AM. All ayes. Tom Rutledge Chair – Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Date of second publication 28 day of January ,2015 Attest: Jerri Christman Guthrie County Auditor Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 Find what you need in the Board of Supervisors Guthrie County REGULAR SESSION January 6, 2015 The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with the following members present: Jerome Caraher, Mike Dickson, Everett Grasty, Clifford Carney and Tom Rutledge. The meeting began at 9:00 AM. Motion Grasty seconded Dickson to approve the agenda. All ayes. Minutes for 12/30/14 and 01/02/15 were reviewed and approved. The board questioned Rusty Pearson on the change in Coon Rapids valuations. The board called Denise Ballard with Two Rivers Insurance and was told that the County should have information on its insurance premiums on 01/09/15. Motion Carney seconded Dickson to adjourn at 10:34AM. All ayes. Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 Tom Rutledge Chair – Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Attest: Jerri Christman Guthrie County Auditor Published in the Guthrie Center Times January 21, 2015 GUTHRIE COUNTY VENDOR PUBLICATION REPORT JANUARY 13, 2015 AAhlers & Cooney - Consult Fees................. 750.00 All Season’s Car Wash - Veh Wash.............. 200.00 Alliant Energy - Util.................................. 3,219.03 Auto Acct Publishing - Suppl......................... 23.50 Bagley Public Library - Qtr Tax.................. 2,649.17 Barnett Memorial Library - Qtr Tax............ 5,618.81 Bauer Built Tire Center - Tires................... 1,798.32 Bayard Public Librar - Qtr Tax................... 3,043.24 Bcs Computer Sales - Suppl.......................... 50.49 Bireline, James - ROW................................ 518.00 Black Hills Energy - Util............................... 379.99 Bohlmann & Sons Sanitation - Garbage........ 120.00 Briggs Healthcare - Med Supp..................... 296.34 Buttler Agronomy Srvs - Chem.................. 4,652.50 Calhoun-Burns & Assc - Eng Srv............... 9,703.30 Carroll Co Auditor - Fy15 Clstr Brd............ 2,138.00 Carroll Co Solid Waste Management - Recyc........... ............................................................ 15,915.20 Casey Public Library - Qtr Tax................... 2,914.23 Cass Co Landfill - Hazmat Recyc.................. 892.32 Central Ia Distributing - Suppl...................... 459.20 City Of Casey - Util........................................ 35.00 City Of Panora - Util...................................... 88.41 Clark, Jerry - ROW................................... 1,743.37 Coast To Coast Computer Prod - Toner........ 536.91 Country View Estates - Meal Del.................. 814.00 DMACC - Reg Fees..................................... 200.00 Dowd Drug - Meds........................................ 97.22 Dragnet Enterprises - Eq............................. 160.00 Dultmeier Sales - Hose................................ 184.98 Ed Roehr Safety Products - Eq.................. 1,354.35 Electronic Engineering - Pager....................... 15.95 Fastenal Co - Hardware................................. 65.33 French, Strewart - Well Plug........................ 400.00 G & K Services - Jani Srv............................... 19.46 Gatr Truck Cente - Parts.............................. 100.42 Gillund Enterprises - Shop Suppl.................. 170.78 Grainger - Suppl......................................... 265.25 Greene Co Auditor - CPC Exp.................. 10,900.53 Griggs Environmental Strategies - Mitigation............ .............................................................. 1,766.66 Guthrie Automotive - Parts.......................... 139.50 Guthrie Center Appliance - Suppl................... 11.11 Guthrie Center Communications - Phone... 2,054.20 Guthrie Center Municipal Utilities - Util...... 2,861.50 Guthrie Co Hospital - Drug Test..................... 51.00 Guthrie Co Ia - Clnc Rent............................. 250.00 Guthrie Co Regional Airport - Qtr Tax........ 5,000.00 Guthrie Co Secondary Roads - Fuel.............. 111.62 Guthrie Co Sheriff - Trans............................ 236.72 Guthrie Co State Bank - Checks..................... 53.00 Guthrie Co Vedett - Publ.............................. 103.50 Guthrie Co Veterinary Srv - K9 Exam............ 209.31 Guthrie Family Medicine Center - Med Exmr.600.00 Guthrie Welding & Repair - Eq Rpr............... 247.20 Haver Lumber - Suppl................................. 134.48 Heartland Coop - Fuel................................. 379.38 Hi-Way Products - Bolts.............................. 232.02 Hiway Truck Equipment - Dump Body..... 72,028.00 Howard, Mike - Well Plug............................ 400.00 Hungry Canyon Allianc - Dues................... 3,000.00 Ia DNR - Tank Fees....................................... 65.00 Ia State Assn Of Assessors - Dues............... 600.00 Image Tek - Tech Sup................................. 710.00 IMWCA - Wrkr Comp................................ 6,738.00 Interstate Battery - Batteries........................ 106.95 Jamaica Public Library - Qtr Tax............... 2,463.86 Johnson Family Funeral Home - ME Trans.... 680.00 Kasperbauer Cleaners - Unif Clng................ 135.44 Koster Grain - Hauling.............................. 9,751.50 M & L Service - Veh Mnt............................... 80.00 Mainstay Systems - PC Mnt......................... 237.00 Matheson Tri-Gas - Shop Suppl................... 252.26 McGowen Hurst Clark - Acct Srv............... 2,100.00 Medline Industries - Med Suppl..................... 34.89 Menlo Public Library - Qtr Tax.................. 2,766.45 Mid American Energy - Util.......................... 237.86 Midwest Card & Id - Tag Eq...................... 1,197.00 Midwest Wheel - Parts............................. 2,123.35 New Opportunitie - Prev Srv..................... 1,139.34 Panora Auto Part - Parts.............................. 154.67 Panora Oil - Gas......................................... 610.47 Panora Public Library - Qtr Tax................. 4,574.98 Per Mar Security - Security.......................... 305.28 Productivity Plus - Parts........................... 1,217.77 Region XII COG - Transit Srv..................... 2,001.48 Reliable - Suppl............................................ 13.61 Rutherford, Brandi - Translator...................... 20.00 Save & Pave Inc - Recyc.............................. 739.48 Smith Tire - Veh Mnt..................................... 20.09 Star Energy - Fuel.................................... 3,777.19 State Hygienic Laboratory - Suppl................ 228.00 Stone Office Products - Calendars................. 24.26 Stuart Stringham - Suppl................................. 4.77 Guthrie Center csd Board of DIRECTORS REGULAR meeting January 19, 2015 Call to Order President VanMeter called the regular meeting to order in the Superintendent’s Office at 3:21 p.m. Roll Call Present: Keith Buttler, Wanda Knobbe, Wes Policky and Melia VanMeter Absent: Tim Benson Approval of Agenda Policky motioned to approve the posted agenda. Knobbe seconded. Motion carries unanimously. Reading and Approval of December 15th Minutes Knobbe motioned to approve the December 15th minutes as written as no additions or corrections were suggested. Policky seconded. Motion carries unanimously. Approval of Bills Buttler motioned to approve the list of bills and Knobbe seconded. Motion carries unanimously. Financial Reports Secy. Rees presented the end of month reports for December showing cash and fund balances and the budget comparison report. Open Enrollment Supt. Smith recommended the Board approve the following open enrollment for 201516: Jacob Pennock (9) out to Clayton Ridge Comm. School Policky motioned to approve the open enrollment and Buttler seconded. Motion carries unanimously. Personnel Administration recommended the Board approve the following new contracts: Ashley Wendl and Elizabeth Davis will split girl’s golf Knobbe motioned to approve the new contracts and Policky seconded. Motion carries unanimously. 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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY classifieds .............................................................. 2,314.21 GUTHRIE AUTOMOTIVE - SUPPLIES.............. 171.56 GUTHRIE CENTER APPLIANCE & TV - SUPPLIES....... ................................................................... 20.74 GUTHRIE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS - TELEPHONE ................................................................. 126.04 GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES - PUBLISHING/SUPPLIES... ................................................................. 142.21 GUTHRIE CO STATE BANK - OFFICE SUPPLIES........ ................................................................... 37.01 GUTHRIE CTR UTILITIES - NAT GAS & WATER.......... .............................................................. 7,995.42 GUTHRIE FAMILY MEDICINE CTR - BUS PHYSICALS. ................................................................. 160.00 HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES..................................................... 24.90 HAVER LUMBER, INC - SUPPLIES................. 245.06 HEARTLAND AEA XI - SUPPLIES................... 188.00 HEINEMANN - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES. 5,130.00 HOMETOWN FOODS - SUPPLIES/FOOD........ 762.99 IASB - FEES................................................ 300.00 ICDA - AWARDS........................................... 30.00 INDIANOLA HIGH SCHOOL - TRACK ENTRY FEE....... ................................................................. 250.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - ICN... 227.75 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC - ENTRY FEES. ................................................................. 110.00 JACOBSENS INC - REPAIRS/SUPPLIES........... 61.71 JAYMAR - BUS MGR SUPPLIES.................... 103.58 JENSEN SANITATION, LLC - GARBAGE PICKUP........ ................................................................. 495.00 LASER RESOURCES, LLC - COPIERS............ 672.22 LEARNING A-Z - READING A-Z..................... 189.90 MENARDS - SUPPLIES.................................. 32.91 PATERSON, ROBERT - REIMBURSEMENT....... 15.00 PRAXAIR - WELDING SUPPLIES................... 107.88 QUILL - SUPPLIES....................................... 236.94 RANDY RUTH - REIMBURSEMENT.................. 24.99 REES REPAIR - REPAIRS................................ 80.92 RIEMAN MUSIC - BAND SUPPLIES............... 124.84 ROCKLER - IND TECH SUPPLIES.................. 335.61 RUTLEDGE ENTERPRISES - DIRT WORK......... 71.25 SKATETIME - SKATING PROGRAM............... 526.00 SOUTHEAST POLK VOCAL MUSIC - SHOW CHOIR.... ................................................................. 250.00 STAR ENERGY - FUEL............................... 3,120.02 THOMAS BUS SALES - BUS RPR PARTS....... 796.16 TINA SUBBERT - REIMBURSEMENT................ 36.00 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CORP - FLEXSYSTEM..................................................... 149.00 VISA - SUPPLIES/MISC EXP......................... 953.51 WEST CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL - OPEN ENROLLMENT...................................................... 3,060.50 WEX BANK - GASOLINE............................... 273.90 Fund Total:........................................... 48,858.51 Checking Account Total:...................... 48,858.51 Stuart Public Library - Qtr Tax................... 4,164.48 The Adair News - Publ.................................. 36.80 The New Homestead - Meals.................... 4,050.60 The News Gazette - Publ............................. 436.39 The Stuart Herald - Publ.............................. 121.00 The Washing Machine - Veh Wash................. 15.00 Times - Publ............................................... 271.82 Turkle-Clark Environmental Consultants - Eng Srv.... .............................................................. 4,316.32 Tyler Technologies - Software................... 5,403.14 Ultramax Ammunition - Ammo..................... 705.00 Unity Point Clinic - Drug Test....................... 148.00 US Bridge - Bridge............................... 123,283.00 US Post Office - Postage............................... 98.00 Verizon Wireless - Aircard............................. 20.00 Visa - Fuel............................................... 3,020.90 Wallace Auto Supply - Parts.......................... 37.64 Wex Bank - Gas.......................................... 125.00 Xenia Rural Water - Util............................... 102.10 Family Portraits • Weddings Senior Portraits • Your Ideas? 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GC TIMES Friendly Reliable Dave & Tami Shroyer, owners Now a dealer for: ➢ Oil Changes ➢ Tires & Tire Repair Guthrie Center 747-2291 Panora 755-2213 Stuart 523-1722 ➢ LP Tanks ➢ Brakes ➢ Exhaust M & L ICE CREAM NOW OPEN! 106 State St. 641-747-2760 Guthrie Center & Multi-Mile page 8a | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 guest column What would Henry A. Wallace do on climate change and renewable energy? By HENRY SCOTT WALLACE Many Iowans might be astonished to learn that Henry A. Wallace was a Republican. After all, didn’t he serve under Franklin D. Roosevelt throughout the entirety of his presidency, as secretary of agriculture, secretary of commerce and vice president? The reality is that he grew up a Republican, the scion of an Iowa farm family so prominent that both his father and grandfather were offered the job of secretary of agriculture under Republican U.S. presidents. (His father accepted, but his grandfather declined.) Henry A. was a Republican, too, when FDR offered him the same job, and it didn’t occur to him to change his party registration to Democratic for another four years, at the age of 48. Frankly, it didn’t matter much to him, or to FDR. What mattered was simply restoring the farm economy, so badly battered by the Depression and the Dust Bowl. His legislation to help farmers passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. In his sunset years, he endorsed Republican Dwight Eisenhower for the presidency. Well, I can say with confidence that my grandfather would be appalled at his old party today — at their obstructionism on issues affecting American farming. PROJECTS FROM Page 1A The grant often is awarded to Main Street communities, although Guthrie Center received the grant before becoming a Main Street community. “This is going to benefit the entire town, and all the citizens and the local economy, to get these buildings fixed up,” Fenton said. “That’s the point of the grant, to invest in downtown and help people who want to keep their businesses open downtown.” Local business owners were given the opportunity to participate in the re- Henry Scott Wallace Henry H. Wallace Next to soil, the most important factor in farming is climate, and there is overwhelming evidence that the rapidly accelerating pace of global warming will have disastrous consequences for agriculture in Iowa. And yet, the uniform position of Iowa Republican candidates these days is to flatly refuse to do anything about it. According to the 300 experts who conducted the 2014 National Climate Assessment for the National Academy of Sciences, the unpredictable jumble of climate extremes — heat waves, too little rain, too much rain — will lead to declines in agricultural productivity and increased stresses from weeds, diseases and insect pests. Steady increases in the average number of days without precipitation will lead to drought and suppressed crop yields, especially for corn. Heavy downpours and flooding don’t simply balance out the dry spells; the sudden runoff overwhelms manmade defences (as in the Cedar Rapids floods, which caused $6 billion in damages, or more than $40,000 per resident) and accelerates soil erosion. Wetter springs reduce yields and profits, as growers switch to lateplanted, shorter-season varieties. Increasing heat waves are predicted specifically for Iowa, which particularly suppress yields if occurring during pollination. And as the world’s population balloons from 7 billion to 9 billion over the next generation, increased instability of food supplies will inevitably fuel global problems of famine, migration, political turmoil construction project if they kicked in 25 percent of the cost to complete whatever work each individual building needed. The project’s contract was finalized in June, and construction work began in July, Fenton said. One of the surprises construction and design workers faced is structural concerns at several of the buildings; those might include the discovery that steel is more rusted than expected once decades-old siding is removed. Most of those problems have been dealt with, though, leaving painting and other exterior work that needs to be done in nicer weather; of the 17 buildings involved, many are down to the final details, Fenton added. One of the buildings with the most work left to be done is 310 State St., home of graphic design company DVision. Although it currently is boarded up, the building’s glass should arrive in the next few weeks, Imerman said. As of now, Fenton said, the project is on track to be completed at the end of April. “We appreciate people stepping forward and putting up with the construction dust,” Fenton said. “It takes a lot of patience to go through construction projects.” eaders R on Location with the TIMES YOUR PHOTO HERE and violent conflict. Henry A. Wallace would simply not sit still and let this happen. Regardless of what causes it, he would focus on what we can do to fix it, for future generations. To be sure, as a scientist, he would find it absurd to casually dismiss the overwhelming scientific consensus that the increasing climate extremes are caused by humans burning carbonbased fuels for energy. He favored biofuels over oil, and liked to quote the warning of President Theodore Roosevelt (another Republican): “To skin and exhaust the earth will undermine the days of our children.” If 99 out of 100 experts tell you that something you are doing is harming your children, would you ignore them? That’s what today’s Republicans are doing. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst says she doesn’t “know the science” of global warming and can’t say what the impact is, but is dead set against fixing it – even to the extent of killing the one agency that is doing anything about it: the Environmental Protection Agency. Third District Congressman David Young insists there are “credible studies” on “both sides,” but thinks that global warming might be caused by volcanoes. Rep. Steve King dismisses climate change as “more of a religion than a science,” and thinks it may actually be a “good” thing — because he personally prefers to be warm rather than cold. And why is there any controversy about renewable fuels? Even if there’s a remote possibility that global warming is caused by volcanoes rather than burning carbon-based fuels, why not focus like a laser on carbon-free alternatives which will increase jobs? To the suggestion that a strong renewable fuels standard could create 75,000 jobs in Iowa, Ernst simply opposes such a standard and says “in a perfect world it would not exist.” Whose side is she on? Renewable fuels are putting money in farmers’ pockets and growing Iowa’s economy — all while replacing dirty carbon-based energy. No state in the nation gets more of its energy from wind (27.4 percent) than Iowa. Why not celebrate that leadership? Blocking renewable energy standards and refusing to do anything about climate change would outrage my grandfather, whichever political party he belonged to. As a politician and public servant, ordinary people always came first, and the party line dead last. (Henry Scott Wallace is an attorney and co-chair of the Wallace Global Fund, a foundation founded by his grandfather, Henry A. Wallace.) GOALS creasing promotion of it • Completion of the downtown façade enhancement project • Securing a local ambulance service for Guthrie Center • Completing a Basic Market Analysis for the Guthrie Center area to better promote local businesses • Expansion of a good workforce for Guthrie Center • Market and update available properties The next meeting of the Partners Group will be scheduled for mid-April and will include an evaluation of progress for these priorities and will begin to look ahead for long-term goals through 2018. FROM Page 1A groups need to be working together. After a review of each organizations goals for 2015, the following priorities were highlighted: • Volunteer and Leadership Development • Tourism involvement for Guthrie County • Promotion of the Cameron Flats development •Second Story housing development in downtown • Seeking a new location for the Farmer’s Market and in- Iowa citizens playing key role in tracking imperiled wildlife It’s 10 o’clock on a summer night along a gravel road anywhere in Iowa. In the farm pond next to the road a raucous chorus of male frogs are making themselves heard as they vie for mates. A volunteer stands - clipboard in hand - ear cocked, mentally sorting out each of the calling species and the number of individuals using this seemingly ordinary pond. Skip over to a Saturday morn- ing by the river where another volunteer has binoculars and spotting scope trained on the tallest tree in the vicinity. In this tree is a huge nest, home to two bald eagles and their young. Are there two or three young in that nest? Hard to tell and a follow up visit will be needed; in the meantime, notes are taken and a peaceful hour is spent watchwILDLIFE, Page 9A AllenAllen Family Chiropractic, PC Family Chiropractic, Providing Health SolutionsPC Through Chiropractic Care Dr. Andrew Allen- To Start Feeling Better! It’s Time For AW. Change Don’t live with pain!! Call 641-747-8247 Today (641) 747-8247 108 N. 3rd St., Guthrie Center Dr. Andrew W. Allen Insurance 108 accepted N. 3rd St., Guthrie Center including Medicare and Insurance accepted including Medicare and Medicaid Medicaid This is where we’ll put all your information including the names of the people in the picture as well as the occasion and location. Are you interested in a free subscription? It’s fun, it’s easy - just take a picture of yourself while holding a copy of the Guthrie Center Times. (Newspaper heading must be visible) Mail, email or drop off the picture. Include your name, address, phone number and occasion for the picture. When we print the picture you will receive a one month subscription to the Guthrie Center Times. If you’re already a subscriber we’ll add it to your current subscription! Email: [email protected] PO Box 217 • 205 State St. • guthrie Center, Ia 50115 SOCIETY FROM Page 5A IOWA BIKE EXPO SESSIONS The Iowa Bike Expo learning sessions - valuable for Bicyclists of every level takes place January 24 in Des Moines and the event offers free learning sessions and meetups for every level of people who ride bicycles. The event kicks off with a statewide Safe Routes to School meeting. Attendees will learn about walking, school buses, and how to start a safe routes to school program in their community. Registration is free and encouraged. You can learn more at www. iowasaferoutes.org. A new session will present a hot trend in bicycling - bikepacking. Bicyclists are finding different ways to carry gear and a variety of terrain to cover. Bikepacking has become a new means of bike tourism. Steve Fuller, veteran bicyclist, will be on hand to share tips, stories, and advice. A panel of RAGBRAI Charters will be available to present Charters 101. If you are new to RAGBRAI and want to learn about the amenities each service provides, this session will help answer your questions and make your ride more enjoyable. Back again this year, is the Iowa Women’s Bicycling Meetup. Women are definitely a growing segment of bicycling. This is an unstructured session that allows women to meet and discuss trends and opportunities in the Iowa bicycling. Sarah Shipley formerly of Bike Walk Kansas City and organizer of their women’s bicycle summit will be on hand to facilitate. The Iowa Dirt Strand has been a staple of the Iowa Bicycle Summit since the beginning. The Dirt Strand is organized by mountain bike groups throughout Iowa. Jake Carstens and Mike McIntyre from Austin, Texas will be on hand to discuss bike parks and opportunities in Iowa. The Iowa Bike Expo also hosts a consumer expo with over 140 exhibitor spaces with the latest in gear, bikes, destinations, and events. Learn more at www. iowabikeexpo.com. WINTER CAR CARE When it comes to winter car care, many motorists think of antifreeze and batteries, but vehicles need extra attention when temperatures drop below zero. These quick tips will help your vehicle perform at its best during cold weather months. Keep the gas tank at least half full; this decreases the chance of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing. Check the tire pressure, including the spare, as tires can lose pressure when temperatures drop. Consider special tires if snow and ice are a problem in your area. Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be especially dangerous during cold weather driving when windows are closed. If you’re not trying to defrost the windshield or warm the interior, modern cars are ready to be driven right away. Idling longer than 30 seconds in most cases is unnecessary for the sake of warming up the engine. The best way to warm up your car is to drive gently at the start. Change to low-viscosity oil in winter as it will flow more easily between moving parts when it is cold. Drivers in subzero temperatures should drop their oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30 as thickened oil can make it hard to start the car. Consider using cold weather washer fluid and special winter windshield blades if you live in a place with especially harsh winter conditions. Sub-zero temperatures can have a real impact on your vehicle. Winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance and rough idling, and very cold temperatures reduce battery power. If you haven’t had your vehicle checked recently, a thorough vehicle inspection is a good idea so you can avoid the aggravation and unexpected cost of a breakdown in freezing weather. For more helpful auto care information, motorists can order a free copy of the recently updated 80-page Car Care Guide for the glove box at www. carcare.org/car-care-guide. WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 9A Blood donations are critical BRANSTAD INAUGURATION during winter months LifeServe Blood Center needs regular blood donors, as well as new first time blood donors to roll up their sleeve this winter to help save lives. Typically during the winter months, blood donations tend to decrease simply because of the cold and flu season and treacherous road conditions which can inhibit donors from reaching their donation destination. However, the need for blood remains constant and can often spike in the winter because of automobile accidents and increased surgeries. Members of the community can help ensure lifesaving blood is available for local hospital patients by giving blood at an upcoming blood drive. It takes less than one hour to save a life. Schedule your appointment now. Guthrie Center Community Blood Drive, Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at First Christian Church, 105 North 4th Street. Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903. LifeSer ve Blood Center was established in April, 2010 when The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visitwww.lifeservebloodcenter.org. Local Resident Wins Free Fuel from Cenex Tanks of Thanks program rewards Adair resident for making a difference in the community A local resident has received a special thank you for her contribution to the community. Susan Jahde of Adair, Iowa, was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks®, a program that rewards people who do good deeds to help make their communities just a little bit better. The Tanks of Thanks program from CHS and Cenex® retailers encourages people to nominate friends, family and neighbors for free fuel as a way to say thank you for doing good in the community. Each month, CHS and Cenex give away more than $5,000 in free fuel through the Tanks of Thanks program. Jahde was nominated for donating over 500 dresses to little girls in Africa. Each dress she makes is made from a pillow case and decorated with donated lace. Recently, Jahde was selected to receive a $50 Tanks of Thanks gift card, which is redeemable at any Cenex location. “There are people doing good things in every community, and School News Habitat for Humanity Begins Work in Guthrie County Iowa Assessments: A reminder for parents that grades 3-8 will be taking their Iowa Assessment tests (Basic Skills) next week, starting on Monday. Most tests will be given in the morning so please plan appointments and such accordingly. Studies have shown that students that get plenty of rest and a good, healthy meal before taking a test, preform much higher. Your help on this is much appreciated! 100th Day Celebration: As long as we stay on schedule and no snow date between now and then, the 100th Day is slated for Monday, January 26th! Students in K - 2nd will be participating in this day. Each teacher will be sending home or has already, instructions as to what each class is suppose to bring to celebrate the occasion. Celebration of Learning: Those with a student in K - 2nd grade, mark your calendars for Monday, Feb 16 as Celebration of Learning day. Students in these grades will not be attending school this day. However, they will be assigned a time slot to come in with a parent/guardian to show what they are doing in their rooms this year. If the student does not attend, they will be counted as absent for the day. More on this day will be coming at a later date from the classroom teacher. Habitat for Humanity, the international Christian housing ministry, is laying down roots in Guthrie County and looking to assist volunteers with providing improved housing opportunities for local low-income families. Guthrie County is being welcomed by the existing Habitat affiliate neighboring north and east of Guthrie County, now formerly known as Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties. With the expansion, the combined three counties will operate as Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. The work of enlisting volunteers and finding families to serve has begun, with hopes to repair houses across Guthrie County in 2015 under the locally-developed and nationally-recognized Helping Hands home repair program. There will be many opportunities for volunteers to become involved in Guthrie County, including the actual construction work. Others may choose to assist with selecting and supporting partner families, while others will focus on recruiting and coordinating volunteers to do the work. Jeff Lamoureux of Jefferson is associate director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity and has primary responsibility for introducing and directing the program in Guthrie County. He will also support volunteers in Greene County as they continue to build upon their many successes over the past five years since Greene County was formally joined with Habitat for Humanity of Boone County. The affiliate executive director is Erich Kretzinger, a Boone County resident and Jefferson native. In addition to assisting with expansion of services into Guthrie County, his responsibilities will include support of WILDLIFE FROM Page 8A Youth Wrestling: NO duals at Carroll on Friday night (Jan 23) If you have any questions, please contact Coach Davis. Potato Bar: Guthrie Center HS National Honor Society will be hosting a potato bar on Friday, January 23rd in the HS commons from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Tigers will be hosting a basketball against Panorama that night with the girls game starting at 6:00 p.m. ing one of the most spectacular birds in North America. Every year, all across the state of Iowa, citizen scientists are making enormous contributions to wildlife conservation. The volunteers described above were trained through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program (VWMP). “We don’t have enough staff in the DNR to adequately monitor all the vulnerable species that we need to. This is where citizen scientists play a crucial role,” said program coordinator Stephanie Shepherd. Every March and April, Shepherd travels around the state to lead Governor Terry Branstad takes his sixth oath of office as Iowa’s Governor at the Inauguration in Des Moines on Friday, Jan. 16. Administering the oath of office is Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady and accompianed by his First Lady Christie Branstad. (IowaNewsNow.Net photo by Steve Pope) these acts of kindness do not go unnoticed or unappreciated,” explains Akhtar Hussain, CHS refined fuels brand marketing manager. “Congratulations to Susan Jahde, and thank you for your contribution to the community.” According to Hussain, Tanks of Thanks is a multiyear program, so there is plenty of time to nominate someone for free fuel. “Nominating someone for Tanks of Thanks is easy, and anyone can nominate or be nominated for any act of kindness – big or small.” Boone County volunteer efforts and overall affiliate guidance and administration. “While I’d prefer to work myself out of a job and see all of our local families living in safe, decent and affordable housing, reality shows the housing need is greater than ever and our work is far from done”, said Kretzinger. “We’re stretching to serve even more families by expanding into Guthrie County and I look forward to making many new friendships as we work to make an immediate and lasting impact in the lives of these families.” “While I’m still fairly new with Habitat, learning the many things that come together to make it all happen, I have a lot of enthusiasm for what we’ll be doing in Guthrie County”, stated Jeff Lamoureux. “I’ve already learned that what Habitat does isn’t only critical for the families assisted, but it also provides an important opportunity for local Christians to live out their faith in service to others. We’re going to have a great first year together.” Both Lamoureux and Kretzinger have been meeting with clergy from the many Christian churches across Guthrie County in anticipation of a strong ecumenical partnership. While being Christian is never a requirement for volunteers or partner families, it is the local Christian community that will typically band together in service to others. There is never a charge for volunteered labor, and Habitat partner families provide their own sweat equity working alongside volunteers. Persons with specific questions are encouraged to visit the Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity website at www.heartofiowahabitat. org, or call the administrative office at 515-432-1168. training workshops that prepare volunteers to collect data on some of Iowa’s critical wildlife. So what are these critical wildlife species? One training workshop focuses on some of Iowa’s more spectacular bird species such as bald eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons and colonially nesting waterbirds such as herons and egrets. Volunteers collect data on specific nesting sites around the state and submit pertinent data such as how many young birds fledge. “This data collection requires lots of patience and some good optics in order to watch the nest from a distance and not disturb the birds,” Shepherd said. Last year volunteers reported on 76 bald eagle nests and 11 colonial waterbird rookeries. The Panorama High School choir performed at Governor Terry Branstad’s 6th inauguration at the state capital. times page 10a | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 BURNS FROM Page 1A owns the Guthrie Center Times and Guthrie County Vedette, and the organization’s vice president for news. Burns spoke with Iowa Public Radio’s Ben Stanton during an interview on “River to River” on Thursday. The Facebook page, Danish Villages News, was started by Keith Menter, pastor of Elk Horn Lutheran Church, and Linda Goos, one of the former editors of the Elk Horn newspaper. The page covers Elk Horn and Kimballton. Its news and updates are heavily sustained by submissions from community members — photos they took, scores from games they attended, their opinions on events. There hasn’t been a city council meeting since the page was started, but its organizers are considering covering those meetings as well, Goos said. Menter came up with the idea for Danish Villages News earlier this month. “We invite everyone to post their selfies on that, and see if we can’t get news information shared on that like when we had the paper,” he said. However, Menter and Goos acknowledged that not everyone wants news digitally. In fact, 74 nursing-home residents in the area can’t access the page, Menter said — so its organizers also put together a print product to distribute, the most timeconsuming part of the job. Speaking from a more traditional newspaper standpoint, Burns said he admired the efforts of the Danish Villages News’ creators. “You can certainly tell the community passion in the pastor’s voice, and the effort he and the former editor have there — I’d describe it as noble, futile and unsustainable,” Burns said. He described the Danish Villages News as a combination of crowdsourcing and citizen journalism. It works for some types of coverage, Douglas Burns he said, but what about the county supervisors coverage, the school board stories? “Who’s going to cover the nuts and bolts of that local coverage? ” Burns asked. “Who’s going be at the supervisors’ meetings? Who’ll catch the misspellings in obituaries and spend hours cultivating sources, making sure the legals and other items are published properly?” He said that some nonjournalists view reporting and writing in the same way that non-golfers look at the sport on television. “It looks easy, like anybody can do it,” Burns said. “And that’s just not the case. There is skill in distilling the information, and the community expects a dignified presentation of information.” A news organization run entirely on Facebook will become clogged among pictures of cats, snapshots of cute children and bad jokes, he added. “I just don’t think it’ll give the community the same kind of voice that a newspaper does,” he said. The newspapers owned by Herald Publishing Co., including the Daily Times Herald in Carroll, use Facebook and Twitter to guide people to the paper product or the e-edition online, a PDF version of the print product, he said. The company is taking that philosophy to other communities in which it has bought newspapers: Jefferson and more recently in Guthrie Center, Panora, Greenfield and Fontanelle. “We believe in rural America,” Burns said. “And we believe in our business model, which is providing robust news in a community. We really load up on the news side and dedicate more resources to content production and news-gathering in a traditional shoe-leather way than other papers do.” Community newspapers are successful when they play a role in driving a community’s economic development and seek out good stories but don’t shy away from keeping its public officials accountable, Burns said. “A strong newspaper really does need to get involved in the community … and be involved in economic-development organizations, and work whenever there’s an opportunity to attract business and attract residents,” he said. “And that doesn’t mean you throw out the sheriff’s report, or that you don’t run a story on the front page if there’s a rape in the community or a murder in the neighboring town.” Jake Krob, editor of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, which covers Mount Vernon, Lisbon and Bertram, Iowa, also spoke on the expansion of small newspapers — his company owns seven weekly papers in eastern Iowa. “Economically, it makes sense to have a group of newspapers, so we can share resources and staff to some extent,” he said. “I believe in small towns. I think people move to these small towns because they want to be engaged with their community; they want to be involved. And part of that involvement is reading their weekly newspaper.” Burns agreed, saying newspapers offer a way to learn about communities “amid the electronic clutter.” “Small newspapers are still really strong in rural Iowa,” he said. “And for rural Iowa to continue to have a strong voice, people need to subscribe and support papers.” SCHOOLS FROM Page 1A He noted that discussions centered around outside and inside facilities, as well as student achievement. During its meeting, the board also discussed Teacher Leadership. After a grant approval, the district will begin planning work next year to prepare for the program’s implementation in 2016-17. Board members discussed finances and the district’s solvency ratio. “If you look at it today, they are very good, but we always have to be concerned about the future,” Smith said. “When you are looking at declining enrollment, which all of us face in rural Iowa, those are issues. We talked about, how do we overcome those?” The Guthrie Center school district’s future was also discussed. “Are we going to be a single district? Is that going to change, and if it changes, what might that look like?” Smith said. “Who might our partners TOOLS FROM Page 1A Last year, the Fort Dodge center counseled 204 clients, racking up 1,067 counseling hours. Counseling can include brainstorming on what business to open, how to manage cash flow, use of social media, how to differentiate a business and what sources of financing are available, said Kilian, who spent more than 20 years working in commercial lending. The statistics show that 80 percent of businesses fail in the first three years, she said — the goal of the center is to make entrepreneurs aware of the challenges, the hours required, the slow return before they start a business, as well as providing ongoing support for small businesses. In fiscal year 2014, the center helped open 26 new busi- be? What should we do to encourage conversations there?” Guthrie Center has done some sharing with the Panorama Community School District, but when the Panora schools switched back to a modified block schedule, the schools didn’t match up. “It fit their needs, but it made it more difficult for us to share,” Smith said. Panorama is on the lookout for a new superintendent, something Smith said the board members brought up during the meeting. “We had that discussion, as far as, should we be looking to share superintendents?” he said. “If those are conversations people are serious about, we should talk about it, and if not, we shouldn’t talk in circles.” In other news: School principals talked about Iowa Assessments that will be coming up. Smith also briefed the board on the Attendance Center Rankings that will be coming out. “The new legislation and certain criteria will layer in and update gradings,” Smith said. The rankings are expected to come out in pieces, looking at student achievement and growth, teacher retention and attendance. The board approved the hiring of Ashley Wendl and Liz Davis as co-head girls golf coaches, and it is looking for a head softball coach. Guthrie Center students will be attending a leadership conference at Earlham High School March 6. The focal points of the conference will include: Event planning, leadership skill development, effective communication, self-assessment and integrity, positivity and passion, and conflict resolution. “In schools, we need to do a better job of encouraging positive leadership,” Smith said. “We try to do that inside our walls, but it’s always a good thing to get outside our walls and listen to speakers. I think it needs to be a focus for kids. I sometimes think we just expect kids to be leaders, but we don’t talk about what a good leader is and what a good leader does.” nesses, create 96 jobs, retain 77 jobs and infuse more than $3 million in capital in local communities via loans or equity. Sales in the region covered by the center also increased nearly $6 million. “We have a strong economic impact,” Kilian said. Statewide, the Small Business Development Centers helped more than 250 new businesses get off the ground in 2014, creating 1,196 new jobs and sending $52 million in investments into Iowa communities. Stefanie Boeckman, business counselor with the North Central Iowa SBDC, encouraged local business owners to get online. Information needs to be up to date, she stressed — 10 percent of desktop searches and 50 percent of mobile searches have local intent. Online reviews are also in- creasingly important, Boeckman said. In addition to traditional social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, Yelp is one example of an online platform that features reviews of restaurants and local businesses. If a customer is happy on their way out the door, encourage him or her to post a review online, she said. The Small Business Development Centers, funded primarily by state and federal governments, offer the only certified entrepreneurial services in the state, Kilian said. The Fort Dodge center has been operating for 25 years. It runs out of 15 offices, often located on community college campuses or in extension offices, she added. Her goal this year is to provide at least one workshop in every county the center serves. For more information, visit www.iowasbdc.org. [ Tell us what you think ] GAS INIOWA TAX Is retirement right around the corner for you or someone you know? Do you have questions about Social Security benefits and filing options? Wondering how working after filing will affect your benefits? Is your spouse younger than you or are you divorced, widowed or re-married? Learn about your social security options, tips on how to maximize your benefits, plus much more from guest speaker Chad Terry, of BlackRock, an investment management company. 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Securities sold are not FDIC insured, no bank guarantee, are not a deposit, are not insured by any federal government agency and may lose value. sports Guthrie Center Times | Wednesday | 01.21.15 IGHSAU releases its latest poll No. 11 ISU men knock off No. 9 Kansas PAGE 2B PAGE 2B basketball basketball Bombers post three straight victories 6 p.m.: Panorama at Guthrie Center Guthrie Center Times staff prep schedule Upcoming local sports friday January 23 6 p.m.: Glidden-Ralston girlboy at Adair-Casey saturday January 24 wrestling 9:30 a.m.: Guthrie Center at Interstate 35 tournament Monday January 26 basketball 6 p.m.: Guthrie Center girlboy at Earlham Tuesday January 27 wrestling 5 p.m.: WCAC tournament - Ogden, Panorama, Van Meter, Woodward-Granger at West Central Valley basketball 6 p.m.: Woodward Academy jv-v boys at Guthrie Center 6 p.m.: Adair-Casey girl-boy at Boyer Valley Friday January 30 basketball 6 p.m.: Guthrie Center girlboy at Des Moines Christian 6 p.m.: Woodbine girl-boy at Adair-Casey Saturday January 31 wrestling 8 a.m.: Guthrie Center tournament (ClarionGoldfield, Coon Rapids Bayard, East Union, Greene County, Griswold, Guthrie Center, Humboldt, Interstate 35, Manson Northwest Webster, Moravia, Nevada, Nodaway Valley, Ogden, Panorama, Prairie Valley, Riverside, Southeast Webster, Tri-Center Community Schools, Underwood, West Central Valley, WoodwardGranger) Tuesday February 3 basketball 6 p.m.: Earlham girl-boy at Guthrie Center 6 p.m.: Adair-Casey girl-boy at Paton-Churdan FRiday February 6 basketball 6 p.m.: Van Meter girl-boy at Guthrie Center 6 p.m.: Charter Oak-Ute girlboy at Adair-Casey SAturday February 7 wrestling 12 p.m.: Guthrie Center Panorama’s Wilson Solorzano (left) has an escape blocked by Guthrie Center’s Cale Crowder during the 220 pound championship match in Saturday’s Coon Rapids-Bayard Wrestling Invitational. Crowder scored an escape and takedown in the final period for a 5-0 win. wrestling Tigers go 1-4 at Kuemper Catholic Duals Guthrie Center Times staff The Guthrie Center wrestling team went 1-4 at the Kuemper Catholic Duals on Saturday. The Tigers defeated Audubon 42-27 and fell to Storm Lake 3638, Kuemper Catholic 33-37, Johnston 33-48 and Missouri Valley 27-42. Guthrie Center hosts a double dual with South Central Calhoun and West Bend-Mallard tonight. Following are the results: !st Place - Johnston JV 2nd Place - Storm Lake 3rd Place - Kuemper Catholic 4th Place - Missouri Valley 5th Place - Guthrie Center 6th Place - Audubon Round 1 Missouri Valley defeated Audubon 40-21. Storm Lake defeated Guthrie Center 38-36. Johnston JV defeated Kuemper Catholic 50-24. Round 2 Kuemper Catholic defeated Missouri Valley 39-24. Johnston JV defeated Guthrie Center 48-33. Storm Lake defeated Audubon 48-27. Round 3 Johnston JV defeated Missouri Valley 42-33. Guthrie Center defeated Audubon 42-27. Storm Lake defeated Kuemper Catholic 48-18. Round 4 Storm Lake defeated Missouri Valley 33-32. Kuemper Catholic defeated Guthrie Center 37-33. Johnston JV defeated Audubon 5721. Round 5 Missouri Valley defeated Guthrie Center 42-27. Johnston JV defeated Storm Lake 46-24. Kuemper Catholic defeated Audubon 54-24. Guthrie Center results: Match #1 Round 1: Storm Lake defeated Guthrie Center 38-36 152 - Bazyl Horsey (Storm Lake) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) Dec 7-2 160 - Brice Hartnett (Storm Lake) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) TF 16-0 170 - Noel Banuelos (Storm Lake) over Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) Fall 3:38 182 - Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Duvon Swain (Storm Lake) Fall 0:29 195 - Moises De La Cruz (Storm Lake) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Jesse Wolver (Storm Lake) Dec 4-0 285 - Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) over Charlie Hartnett (Storm Lake) Fall 4:26 106 - Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Alonzo Rios (Storm Lake) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Leandro Marin (Storm Lake) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 126 - Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Christopher Shima (Storm Lake) Fall 5:24 132 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Drexler John (Storm Lake) Fall 3:07 138 - Juan Rios (Storm Lake) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 145 - Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Juan Morales (Storm Lake) Dec 5-0 Match #2 Round 2: Johnston JV defeated Guthrie Center 48-33 160 - Austin Russ (Johnston JV) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) Fall 1:19 170 - Bobby Piagentini (Johnston JV) over Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) Fall 3:18 182 - Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Emim Okic (Johnston JV) Fall 0:16 195 - Jake Ryan (Johnston JV) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Jacob Cooper (Johnston JV) Fall 2:24 285 - Hank Westemeyer (Johnston JV) over Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) Fall 1:10 106 - Elliott Pohlmeyer (Johnston JV) over Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) Fall 0:51 113 - Riley Tuon (Johnston JV) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Blake Anderson (Johnston JV) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 126 - Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Ritter Stahlbaum (Johnston JV) Fall 2:21 132 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Sam Nielsen (Johnston JV) Fall 1:41 138 - Hunter Lynch (Guthrie Center) over Jordan Walley (Johnston JV) Dec 10-6 145 - Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Brady Harper (Johnston JV) Fall 1:35 152 - Reese Stahlbaum (Johnston JV) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) Fall 1:22 Match #3 Round 3: Guthrie Center defeated Audubon 42-27 170 - Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) over Elijah Zaiger (Audubon) Fall 4:30 182 - Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 195 - Double Forfeit 220 - Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 285 - Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) over Isaiah Taylor (Audubon) Fall 5:23 106 - Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Kade Jensen (Audubon) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Double Forfeit 126 - Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Beau Nickum (Audubon) Fall 4:35 132 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Andrew Malloy (Audubon) Inj 3:44 138 - Jake Mulford (Audubon) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 145 - Brad Kerkhoff (Audubon) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 152 - Jacob Soll (Audubon) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) Dec 12-7 160 - Trevor Smith (Audubon) over Sports Section Sponsored by: Unknown (Unattached) Forf Match #4 Round 4: Kuemper Catholic defeated Guthrie Center 37-33 182 - Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Nathan Becker (Kuemper Catholic) Fall 1:40 195 - Michael Mohr (Kuemper Catholic) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Seth Gehling (Kuemper Catholic) over Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) UTB 3-2 285 - Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) over Tucker Vonnahme (Kuemper Catholic) Fall 1:14 106 - Brandon Gross (Kuemper Catholic) over Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) Fall 1:03 113 - Double Forfeit 120 - Brady Parkis (Kuemper Catholic) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 126 - Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Zak Hulsing (Kuemper Catholic) Dec 9-3 132 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 138 - Tim Sibbel (Kuemper Catholic) over Hunter Lynch (Guthrie Center) Fall 1:02 145 - Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 152 - Andrew Irlbeck (Kuemper Catholic) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) Maj 17-6 160 - Lucas Lampe (Kuemper Catholic) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) Fall 2:48 170 - Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) over Cole Schreck (Kuemper Catholic) Fall 2:29 Match #5 Round 5: Missouri Valley defeated Guthrie Center 42-27 195 - Jackson Winchester (Missouri Valley) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Tom Reif (Missouri Valley) Fall 1:29 285 - Seth Jimmerson (Missouri Valley) over Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) Dec 5-2 106 - Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Danny Martin (Missouri Valley) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Double Forfeit 126 - Nick Rounds (Missouri Valley) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 132 - Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Jack Kyle (Missouri Valley) Dec 7-0 138 - Skeeter Bostwick (Missouri Valley) over Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) Dec 6-4 145 - Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Tommy Martin (Missouri Valley) Fall 0:15 152 - Nathan Haynes (Missouri Valley) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) Fall 0:40 160 - Winston Veatch (Missouri Valley) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) Fall 0:55 170 - Zane Harvey (Missouri Valley) over Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) Fall 2:48 182 - Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Thomas Peasley (Missouri Valley) Fall 1:16 The Adair-Casey girls basketball team posted a trio of wins last week, improving their record to 11-3 overall. The Bombers beat Ar-WeVa 55-25 on Jan. 13, CAM Anita 58-16 on Jan. 15, and Coon Rapids-Bayard 50-33 on Jan. 16. Against Ar-We-Va, AdairCasey had three players in double figures led by junior Shania Powell with 15 points. Powell hit 5-of-6 3-pointers in a hot-handed night from beyond the arc. Junior Miranda Plowman added 13 points and 10 rebounds and junior Emma Ferguson 10 points. Zoey Dinkla pulled down seven rebounds and had four assists for the Bombers. Shelby Sorensen added seven points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Bombers, who were up 30-11 at the half, shot 20 of 45 from the field, including 7 of 14 from the 3-point line. They made 8 of 11 free throws. Adair-Casey jumped out to an early 18-5 lead in the Adair-Casey boys go 2-1 on the hardwood Guthrie Center Times staff The Adair-Casey boys basketball team went 2-1 in games last week. After a 60-52 loss to ArWe-Va at home on Jan. 13, the Bombers posted back-toback wins over CAM Anita, 67-50, on Jan. 15 and Coon Rapids-Bayard 55-47 on Jan. 16. After leading 35-23 after two quarters of play, AdairCasey was held to single digit points in both the third and fourth quarter in a loss to Ar-We-Va. Emmitt Wheatly paced the Bombers with 26 points on 11-of-19 shooting, but was the only players to reach double digits for Adair-Casey. The Bombers shot 20 of 38 (53 percent) from the field and made 8 of 12 foul line shots. Charlie Terry added five points and a team-high eight rebounds. Sophomore Zack Kraus led Ar-We-Va with 24 points, knocking down 4 of 5 3-pointers. Derek Schurke added 11 points and Brandon Hagge 10 for the Rockets. Ar-We-Va went to the foul line 33 times and made 16. Against CAM Anita, Wheatly scored 23 points on 11of-14 shooting to lead the Bombers. The senior also had 10 steals. Connor Westergaard added 12 points and Charlie Terry 10 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals. Stats were not updated by presstime in the Bombers win over Coon RapidsBayard. Adair-Casey will host Glidden-Ralston on Friday, Jan. 23. They play at Boyer Valley next Tuesday, Jan. 27. basketball Guthrie Center boys, girls both drop two Guthrie Center Times staff The Guthrie Center boys basketball team fell to Madrid 6277 on Jan. 13 and Ogden 63-85 on Jan. 16. The Tigers are now 1-11 this season. Against Madrid, Guthrie Center shot 29 for 69 from the open 605 E. Main (Panora Plaza) • Panora 641-755-2599 www.schreiberfamilychiropractic.com Let Our Family Take Care Of Your Family first quarter and rolled to a win over CAM Anita, holding the home team scoreless in the fourth quarter. Freshman Madie Sorensen scored 18 points and added six rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead the Bombers. Emma Ferguson tossed in 10 points, while Dinkla added nine and Sorensen eight. Adair-Casey shot 21 of 51 from the floor, connecting on 9 of 21 from beyond the arc. The Bombers swished 7 of 9 foul line shots. Plowman pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and added four steals. Dinkla led three players in double figures for the Bombers in a win over Coon Rapids-Bayard with 14 points. Madie Sorensen chipped in 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Ferguson added 10 points. Plowman chipped in eight points and five rebounds. Adair-Casey held a 22-20 advantage at the halftime break, and pulled away by outscoring the Crusaders 14-2 in the third quarter. The Bombers were 19 of 45 from the floor. Drs. Brandon & Bailey Schreiber Most insurances accepted including Medicare & Medicaid court and 10 for 16 at the foul line. Individually, Jared Berger led the team with 19 points, four rebounds, five assists and a steal. Grady Laabs tallied 14 points, a rebound, two assist, three steals and a block. JarTIGERS, Page 2B page 2B | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 01.21.15 wrestling Tiger team splits on Guthrie Center mat Iowa State’s Naz Long (15) scores on a move past Kansas’ Hunter Mickelson (42) in the Cyclones’ 86-81 win at home Saturday. The Cyclones hosted Kansas State on Tuesday night. 195 Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) received a bye Guthrie Center Times staff Guthrie Center 40, Riverside 39 113 Tatem Bluml (Riverside) over Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) (Fall 2:32) 120 Soledad Castaneda (Riverside) over Unknown (For.) 126 Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Ethan Rankin (Riverside) (Fall 5:54) 132 Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Andy Casson (Riverside) (Fall 1:45) 220 Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Isaiah Boot (Riverside) (Fall 0:35) 285 Coy Maher (Riverside) over Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) (SV-1 2-0) 106 Ethan Henderson (Riverside) over Unknown (For.) Tri-Center 45, Guthrie Center 34 120 Jeremy miller (Tri-Center) over Unknown (For.) 126 Christian Polley (Tri-Center) over Unknown (For.) 132 Brock Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Bronson Griffin (Tri-Center) (Fall 5:26) Iowa State beats 9th-ranked Kansas 145 Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Christopher Jarrett (Tri-Center) (MD 12-0) ISU Athletics 152 Scott Ruffcorn (Tri-Center) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) (Fall 1:11) 160 Kyle King (Tri-Center) over Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) (Fall 1:50) 170 Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) over Noah Dickerson (Tri-Center) (Fall 1:40) 145 Lane Rumelhart (Guthrie Center) over Frank Merkle (Riverside) (Fall 0:29) 182 Austin Laabs (Guthrie Center) over Dillon Manhart (Tri-Center) (Fall 5:46) 152 Keyton Wichman (Riverside) over Trever Hunt (Guthrie Center) (Fall 2:05) 195 Wes Kramer (Tri-Center) received a bye 170 Brock Bentley (Riverside) over Ben Tallman (Guthrie Center) (Fall 1:25) 182 Teddy Daggett (Guthrie Center) over Jon Gehrmann (Riverside) (Fall 3:19) college basketball 138 Tyler Paulson (Tri-Center) over Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) (SV-1 7-5) 138 Jacob Vogel (Riverside) over Hunter Lynch (Guthrie Center) (Fall 0:50) 160 Tom Brooks (Guthrie Center) over Bradley McGinnis (Riverside) (Dec 7-5) Tom Knapp | Special to Guthrie center times The Guthrie Center wrestling team defeated Oakland Riverside 40-39 and fell to Tri-Center 34-45 at home on Jan. 15. Against Oakland Riverside, the Tigers saw wins from Brock Beeler (126), Logan Scheuermann (132), Lane Rumelhart (145), Tom Brooks (160), Teddy Daggett (182), Austin Laabs (195) and Cale Crowder (220). Against Tri-Center, the Tigers saw wins from Zach Fees (106), Beeler (132), Rumelhart (145), Daggett (170), Laabs (182) and Crowder (220). Following are the results: 220 Cale Crowder (Guthrie Center) over Ryan Lefeber (Tri-Center) (Fall 1:01) 285 Adam McDermott (Tri-Center) over Tom Herron (Guthrie Center) (Fall 2:55) ames Iowa State sent a clear message to Kansas and the rest of the Big 12: The Cyclones aren’t about to let the Jayhawks breeze to an 11th straight league title. In fact, Iowa State is ready to make its own run at the championship. Naz Long scored 20 points and 11th-ranked Iowa State held off No. 9 Kansas 86-81 on Saturday night, recording back-to-back wins over the Jayhawks for the first time in 14 years. Georges Niang had 15 points for the Cyclones (13-3, 3-1 Big 12), who shot 9 of 20 on 3s in snapping Kansas’ five-game winning streak. “To win 10 straight is just an amazing accomplishment. In order for us to compete with them for the league championship, we had to win this game,” Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said. The Cyclones came somewhat close to blowing it though. Long followed a long 3 with a layup to give Iowa State a 71-57 lead with 6:26 left. But the Cyclones allowed Kansas to pull to 82-79 before Niang sealed the win by drawing a crucial charge with 14 seconds left. Frank Mason III scored 21 points and Perry Ellis had 19 with 11 rebounds for Kansas (14- 3, 3-1), the last team in the Big 12 to lose a conference game. This was perhaps the most highly anticipated home game of Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg’s five-year tenure in Ames. The Cyclones didn’t disappoint. After a back-and-forth first half, Iowa State pushed its lead to 51-39 and seemed poised for a blowout win. But the Jayhawks responded with 10 points in four minutes to keep their hopes alive. That’s when Iowa State’s Jameel McKay took over. McKay had three buckets in 81 seconds — including an alley-oop dunk over Landen Lucas — and his block set up a Niang 3 that put the Cyclones back in front 66-55. Kansas coach Bill Self burned so many timeouts trying to slow down the fast-paced Cyclones that he had had none left for the final 6:26. “He can really run,” Self said of McKay. “I thought he did a good job of protecting the rim, too.” McKay scored 11 points with three blocks and Monte Morris had 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for Iowa State, which allowed the Jayhawks to hang around until the very end by hitting just 10 of 18 free throws in the second half. “It’s very satisfying. It really is,” Long said. 106 Zach Fees (Guthrie Center) over Unknown (For.) 113 Parker Tufts (Tri-Center) over Unknown (For.) girls basketball IGHSAU releases its sixth poll of year TIGERS FROM Page 1 ed Baier scored 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Sam Courtney put up 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal. Against Ogden, Guthrie Center shot 24 for 66 from the field and 20 for 24 at the free throw line. Individually, Courtney led the team with 23 points, 13 rebounds, two assist and two steals. Berger tallied 18 points, a rebound, two assists and four steals. Baier scored 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a block. The Guthrie Center girls basketball squad fell to Madrid 2947 on Jan. 13 and Ogden 27-66 on Jan. 16. The Tigers are now 0-14 this season. No stats provided for either girls game by presstime. Guthrie Center plays at West Central Valley tonight. TAKE IT FROM OUR GOVERNOR Guthrie Center Times staff The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released its sixth girls basketball rankings last Thursday. The following is the full rankings: Class 5A 1. West Des Moines Valley 12-0 2. Waukee 10-1 3. Dowling Catholic 9-2 4. Iowa City West 11-0 5. Linn-Mar 10-1 6. Southeast Polk 8-2 7. Ankeny Centennial 7-4 8. Cedar Falls 10-2 9. Iowa City High 9-3 10. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 9-4 Dropped Out: Johnston (9) Class 4A 1. Harlan 11-0 2. Western Dubuque 11-0 3. Ballard 11-0 4. Carlisle 10-1 5. Perry 10-2 6. Waverly-Shell Rock 13-0 7. Davenport North 10-0 8. North Scott 10-1 9. Bishop Heelan 7-2 10. Cedar Rapids Xavier 9-4 11. Indianola 11-3 12. Pella 8-2 13. Keokuk 8-1 14. Dallas Center-Grimes 8-4 15. Knoxville 10-0 Dropped Out: Lewis Central (14), Grinnell (15) Class 3A 1. Mediapolis 11-0 2. Pocahontas Area 9-1 3. Hampton-Dumont 10-0 4. Spirit Lake 8-2 5. Sioux Center 11-1 6. Red Oak 11-1 7. Nevada 9-1 8. Crestwood 10-1 9. Osage 13-0 10. Shenandoah 9-3 11. Kuemper Catholic 8-3 12. Mount Vernon 8-4 13. Saydel 9-2 14. Cherokee 7-3 15. PCM 8-3 Dropped Out: Solon (12) Class 2A 1. Western Christian 9-1 2. Unity Christian 12-0 3. North-Linn 12-1 4. South Central Calhoun 11-0 5. IKM-Manning 10-1 6. Iowa City Regina 10-0 7. Dike-New Hartford 10-2 8. Panorama 10-2 9. Cascade 10-1 10. Manson-NW Webster 8-2 11. Central Decatur 12-0 12. Des Moines Christian 9-4 13. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 9-2 14. Hinton 12-1 15. Okoboji 9-2 Dropped Out: Fort Dodge St. Edmond (13) Class 1A 1. Burlington Notre Dame 12-0 2. Colo-Nesco 11-0 3. Kingsley-Pierson 10-0 4. Fremont-Mills 10-0 5. Exira-EHK 12-0 6. Lynnville-Sully 12-0 7. Newell-Fonda 8-3 8. Bedford 11-1 9. Grand View Christian 10-1 10. Springville 11-1 11. Turkey Valley 12-1 12. George-Little Rock 8-2 13. Central Lyon 8-3 14. Janesville 10-1 15. Rockford 8-2 Dropped Out: Tripoli (12) a Guthrie County Taxpayer Great newspapers covering a great county. “I’m also a property taxpayer in Guthrie County now. I tell you, it’s a great place for our children and grandchildren to come. We really enjoy the friendliness and hospitality of the people here. We enjoy Guthrie Center and Panora and Springbrook State Park. It’s great to be here. Doug Burns, I want to thank you. He wrote a great story about our place at Lake Panorama, with some nice pictures. We appreciate the good local media. You are blessed to have that here in Guthrie County.” — Gov. Terry Branstad in Guthrie Center times rankings Latest boys basketball poll released Guthrie Center Times staff des Moines The Associated Press released its latest Iowa high school basketball poll on Monday. The following are the full rankings: Class 4A 1. Iowa City, West (18) 11-0 2. Pleasant Valley 11-0 3. Des Moines Hoover 11-0 4. Ankeny Centennial 11-1 5. Waukee 9-3 6. Dowling Catholic 10-1 7. Dubuque, Hempstead 9-1 8. North Scott, Eldridge 8-3 9. Linn-Mar, Marion 8-3 10. Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 12-1 Others receiving votes: Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4. Epworth, Western Dubuque 4. Cedar Falls 2. Valley, West Des Moines 1. Class 3A 1. Waverly-Shell Rock (18) 12-0 2. Spirit Lake 10-1 3. Williamsburg 10-1 4. Wahlert, Dubuque 6-5 5. LeMars 9-2 6. Dallas Center-Grimes 10-2 7. Pella 9-2 8. MOC-Floyd Valley 10-2 9. Gilbert 10-1 10. Fort Madison 9-2 Others receiving votes: Carroll 30. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 16. Assumption, Davenport 5. Perry 5. Keokuk 5. Denison-Schleswig 1. Harlan 1. Class 2A 1. IKM-Manning (9) 11-0 2. Western Christian, Hull (5) 10-1 3. Aplington-Parkersburg (3) 13-0 4. Cascade,Western Dubuque 13-1 5. New Hampton 9-1 6. Regina, Iowa City 10-1 7. Monticello 14-2 8. Treynor 9-2 9. Anamosa 9-4 10. Forest City 12-2 Others receiving votes: Northeast, Goose Lake 14. Sheldon 12. Central Decatur, Leon 9. Beckman Catholic, Dyersville 8. Pella Christian 6. Roland-Story, Story City 3. Notre Dame, Burlington 3. West Fork, Sheffield 1. Panorama, Panora 1. Class 1A 1. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (6) 11-0 2. Danville (2) 11-0 3. Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars (7) 11-0 4. Central Lyon (3) 10-2 5. Colo-Nesco 12-0 6. West Hancock, Britt 11-1 7. Earlham 8-1 8. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 12-1 9. Ar-We-Va 12-0 10. Boyden Hull 9-3 Others receiving votes: Meskwaki Settlement School 24. Janesville 8. Nodaway Valley 6. Belle Plaine 6. Maquoketa Valley 4. West Central, Maynard 4. Van Buren, Keosauqua 2. 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Antoinette’s family calls her “Toni,” but everyone else at school calls her by her full first name. In high school, Antoinette’s favorite electives were art classes. The art teacher, Mrs. Nielsen, taught her the most. Antoinette says that the most valuable thing Mrs. Nielsen taught her was,“Nothing is perfect.” Mrs. Nielsen is also the person Antoinette most admires because she is so understanding and tells Antoinette valuable things. Antoinette says,”Mostly all of my classes have helped me.” She participated in softball. Her favorite high school memory was the activity bus rides. Antoinette’s philosophy in life is, “Don’t waste time on people who don’t deserve it.” The best advice she has for underclassmen is to not be mouthy. Everyone goes through the same stages of high school, so get over it. The thing Antoinette is going to miss most about high school is being around her friends and seeing everyone every day. There is one thing about high school that Antoinette would change, and that is the drama and cliques between great friends. After graduation Antoinette plans on working for a year and then attending a cosmetology school. She does not know where or which cosmetology school she will want to attend. Tom Knapp | Special to Guthrie Center Times Jameel McKay celebrates Iowa State’s 86-81 win over Kansas in Ames Saturday. basketball History made as 3 Iowa teams reach the AP poll By ASHLEY SCHABLE Guthrie Center Times staff Antoinette Clairmont-Barr Senior review Meet GC Senior Hannah Grizzle Hannah Grizzle By STORMIE CASE GCHS Sophomore Senior Hannah Grizzle, born on February 10, 1997, is the daughter of Vaughn Grizzle and Becky Benton. Hannah also has three siblings: Malorie, 25, Broderick, 20, and Grace, 11. Following gradu- ation, Hannah is going to attend Iowa State to major in psychology. Hannah’s favorite elective class was Mrs. Lange’s food class. The teacher who taught Hannah the most was Miss Jones, now Mrs. Hunt. She taught her the good work ethic, maturity, and kindness to others. Hannah is involved in football cheerleading, Student Council, National Honor Society, and FCCLA. Her motto of life is a quote from Italo Calvino, “Reading is going towards something that is about to be, and on one yet knows what it will be.” All of the math class Hannah said were the ones that helped her prepare for the future. Her advice to underclassmen was, “Work hard, be kind, have school spirit, and enjoy high school. It goes by fast!” Hannah’s favorite high school memory was cheering on the Tigers at the sporting events and being surrounded by friends while doing so! What she will miss the most about high school is being close to her little sister, Grace and spending every day with her. Hannah admires her sister Malorie; she makes the best out of life, works hard and is kind. She has become successful from all her hard work. The only nicknames she has is Griz or Han. Hannah said that she wouldn’t change anything about high school, because she learned from everything she experienced in high school and matured from it! It had never happened before, until this week. Iowa solidified itself as a basketball state with 3 teams reaching the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time ever. Iowa State led the way after jumping 2 spots to No. 9, switching spots with the team they beat on Saturday. The Kansas Jayhawks fell 2 spots to number 11. UNI, after going 2-0 in conference play this week, jumped 3 spots to No. 20. The ranking is one spot short of the program’s all-time highest position achieved by the 2010 squad. Iowa, meanwhile, competed the trifecta, debuting in the AP poll at No. 25. The Hawkeyes picked up a pair of Big Ten wins, which included completing a season sweep of Ohio State on Saturday. The state of Iowa stands as the only state in the nation with three currently ranked teams. It wasn’t all that long ago when Iowa and Iowa State weren’t very good in men’s hoops. And this is the first year UNI has been ranked since its Sweet 16 run of 2010. So enjoy. 1 Kentucky (63) 17-0 1,623 2 Virginia (2) 17-0 1,562 3 Gonzaga 18-1 1,467 4 Villanova 17-1 1,429 5 Duke 15-2 1,345 6 Wisconsin 16-2 1,282 7 Arizona16-2 1,228 8 Notre Dame 17-2 1,055 9 Iowa State 13-3 1,004 10 Louisville 15-3 1,003 11 Kansas14-3 943 12 Utah 14-3 940 13 Maryland 17-2 14 Wichita St 16-2 15 North Carolina 14-4 16 Virginia Commonwealth 670 17 Texas 13-4 554 18 West Virginia 15-3 19 Oklahoma 12-5 20 Northern Iowa 16-2 21 Baylor 13-4 260 22 Dayton15-2 241 23 Indiana 14-4 24 Seton Hall 13-4 25 Iowa 13-5 85 937 857 803 15-3 501 445 387 93 91 Others receiving votes: Oklahoma St 47, Miami (FL) 41, San Diego St 34, Georgetown 33, Stanford 31, Saint Mary’s 18, Providence 17, Colorado St 16, Arkansas 15, Georgia 13, SMU 11, Butler 11, Michigan St 8, LSU 6, Old Dominion 5, Wyoming 4, Ohio State 3, Louisiana Tech 2, Tennessee 2, George Washington 1, Washington 1, St. John’s 1 Dropped from rankings: Arkansas 19, Oklahoma St 24, Wyoming 25 Fundraising National Honor Society hosts Potato Bar Black and Gold Staff On Friday, January 23, the Guthrie Center National Honor Society is hosting a free will donation Potato Bar at the Guthrie Center versus Panorama basketball game from 5:00- 7:00. The potato bar will be served in the Guthrie Center High School lunchroom. The toppings will include taco meat, cheese, salsa, ham, broccoli, sour cream, and butter. Water, lemonade and desserts will be served. All proceeds are going to be donated to a local Guthrie Center organization. National Honor Society hopes to have a large crowd, not only to support the National Honor Society, but also our Guthrie Center Tigers. The girls game between the Tigers and Panorama is set for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. Guthrie County Cattlemen's Association Annual Banquet Saturday, January 31, 2015 5:30 pm Social • 6:30 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Door Prizes & Dance with music by Ghost Riders Lake Panorama Conference Center 5071 Clover Ridge Rd., Panora Tickets are available from any director or at the door. Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg questions a second half call during the Cyclones’ 86-81 win over Kansas Saturday. 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