The Wright County Monitor

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The Wright County
Monitor
Wrestling
News
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American Heart Month
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Monitor Staff Welcomes
New Editor: Matt Voigts
With last week’s Feb 13 issue, the
Wright County Monitor welcomed
a new editor, Matt Voigts, who says
he is looking forward to reporting
his hometown’s news after spending
several years abroad.
Voigts grew up in Clarion,
graduated from Clarion-Goldfield
High School in 2003, and earned
a B.A. in Writing from Wartburg
College in 2007. He subsequently
taught English in China in 2007,
worked for several years as a
marketing writer at Buena Vista
University in Storm Lake, and
traveled in nine countries in 2013
after earning a 2012 M.Sc. in Digital
Anthropology at University College
London in England. He returned to
Clarion last summer, where he has
substitute talked while planning for
doctoral studies.
“Everywhere I’ve been is a small
town in its own way, and I hope to
work through the Monitor to better
explore and document this town and
its place in the world,” Voigts said.
“I see the editorship as a chance to
further support and contribute to
the town that supported me so well
when I was younger.”
Ryan Harvey, publisher of the
Wright County Monitor, agrees.
“Matt brings a unique perspective
back to Clarion,” he said. “While, at
the same time, he understands the
opportunities in Wright County. His
breadth on work made him a great
candidate to further the newspaper.”
Voigts’ writing career began at
Clarion-Goldfield High School,
where his Senior Life Project at
was a film script. His work at
BVU surfaced in many regional
newspapers. In 2011, he co-wrote
a film review column for the New
Ulm Journal with Josh Moniz, who
was named 2013’s “New Journalist
of the Year” by the Minnesota
Newspaper Association. Voigts’
masters’ dissertation was on the use
of technology at atheist summer
camps in Oklahoma and Texas.
He continues to actively freelance
as a writer and photographer and has
contributed to several anthropology
blogs, including a January article
on Material World about High
School Homecoming which drew
from experiences at CG-HS. As
a photographer, he specializes in
aerials taken with his father, Bruce,
an avid pilot. Bruce works fulltime with sustainable agriculture
projects at the Natural Resources
Conservation
Service.
Matt’s
mother, Joan, is a teacher’s associate
at Clarion-Goldfield Elementary.
“My recent studies were about
how people use technology in their
everyday lives rather than at its
cutting edge,” Voigts said. “Nobody
uses all the apps on his or her smart
phone, and it’s a mistake to think
most people automatically do.
Whether it’s a computer or a paper,
people use tools they find useful.
A newspaper fits into our current
multi-media landscape effectively
as a locally-produced way to bring
together, share, and discuss issues
and events directly affecting us.”
While keeping the print paper
firmly as the center of Clarion’s
news nexus, Voigts hopes to further
explore how to supplement it online.
Voigts takes leadership of the
Monitor prior to planned doctoral
pursuits this fall at a high profile
school in England, for which he
is currently seeking funding. His
planned doctoral research involves
what immigrants to Iowa and other
places “take with them” digitally.
145th year Number 8
Thursday, February 20, 2014
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Theater Gets New Floor with Volunteer Help
By Matt Voigts
[email protected]
Visitors to the communitymanaged Clarion Theater have
a new place to put their feet: a
renovated tile floor, installed with
volunteer help.
The tiles were installed in
sections over the course of
three weeks to allow the theater
to remain open during all its
scheduled showings, which are
on weekends and Wednesdays.
Local contractors Lindsey German
and Jean Zigrang removed the
old tiles and installed the new at
a reduced rate. The Ruritans civic
organization brought upwards of
a dozen volunteers each on five
nights to unscrew, move, and
eventually re-install the hefty seats
one row at a time for the tiles’
installation.
“Our group is a perfect fit for
anything muscle-related, because
we have so many members and
we’re young,” said Kevin Kakacek,
treasurer of Ruritans, which has a
representative on the theater board.
While the viewing room
remained in some disarray during
the renovations, all showings did
continue as scheduled.
“That’s what’s been the success
for the theater: a lot of people donate
their time,” said Steve Bruckheimer,
president of the theater board, who
estimates the renovations cost around
$4,000 and that volunteerism saved
approximately $1,500. Volunteers
also staff the theater during show
times.
The Clarion Theater was
significantly renovated in 2008
when it was purchased by Big Time
Cinema, at which time new tiles in
the screening room were laid directly
over the old. After being sold by
Big Time, more renovations, and a
fundraising campaign, the theater reopened as a community-run project
on Jan. 15, 2012. 30 more seats were
added that summer, bringing the
total to 180.
By last fall, some tiles had shifted
unevenly. The project revealed what
also may have been a contributing
factor: wood where the theater’s
pre-2008 aisles had once been laid,
when the viewing room’s seats were
in three sections. The present layout
has all seats situated centrally, with
aisles on the far sides of the room.
The wood was removed and new
concrete was poured. New carpet in
the aisles and runner lights
will be installed in the
coming months.
Despite the theater’s
efforts to stay open during
the renovation, it was one
The old theatre aisle exposed
of several homes and businesses
which last week reported a loss of
water from frozen pipes between
the building and water main. This
caused the theater to remain closed
for a scheduled Wednesday, Feb.
12, showing of “The Nut Job.” The
frozen line was bypassed later in the
week to allow weekend showings of
“Labor Day” to continue as planned.
Landowners Skeptical of Proposed
Tile Improvements to Drainage District #131
By: Matt Voigts
[email protected]
At
the
Wright
County
Supervisors Meeting February 17,
farmers expressed concern toward
proposed tiling improvements
to Drainage District #131. Keith
Hubbard of McClure Engineering
– who presented the project – said
the district’s current tile is showing
signs of age and will require
replacement at some point, a better
picture of which would be gained
by televising the present tile.
The land that would be affected
is in sections 26, 27, 34 and 35 of
Dayton Township and sections
1 and 2 of Woolstock Township,
east of Eagle Grove and southeast
of Clarion. The current line serves
22,120 acres, was built in 1917, and
is made of 22,000 feet of clay tile.
“By doing the calculations,
comparing it to a modern system,
we would say this is undersized,”
said Hubbard, who proposed three
plans:
- Sending a televisual probe
through the existing tile to
determine its condition –
including if it has collapsed
tile or sedimentation – at a
cost of $51,000
- Laying new quarter-inch tile,
at a cost of $962,000 for a
relief line or $1.2 million for
a full replacement.
- Laying new half-inch tile, at
a cost of $1.3 million for a
relief line or $1.6 million for
a replacement line.
Hubbard then proceeded to
read “a stack of objection letters”
numbering 18 from district
landowners.
Some objecting
opinions expressed beliefs that
the current drainage system was
adequate, and that drainage could
be better accomplished with open
waterways. Around 15 interested
individuals attended the hearing.
Laying tile would disrupt land
productivity during one season,
and be paid for by taxes from the
landowners
“When farmers do this with
their own land, each farmer has to
see whether they will see a return
on their investment,” Hubbard
said. “With this, it’s a long term
question. Every district’s going
to have to go through this. It was
a burden back when they put it in
1917… Eventually this tile will stop
working. Until you’ve televised it
you don’t really know when.”
“I don’t want to spend any
money I don’t have to, but I think
there’s a lot of denial in this district,”
said farmer Brian Wagner, with
carefully-considered words. “I’ve
seen a lot of fields damp off and I
know with proper drainage that
doesn’t happen. I think there’s a lot
of false information spread on this.”
Wagner also suggested it may be
better to build the tile under current
regulations than after potential
future changes. “I also know that
despite all the negative comments,
there are 6 landlords who can see
some benefits to it, who are not
fighting putting in a bigger tile,” he
continued. “That’s kind of where I
am.”
Among the more specific
concerns was voiced by Larry
Jacobson, who has farmed south
of Clarion since 1958. The tiling
project would upset his land during
nesting times, he said, and he would
consequently lose Conservation
Preserve Program benefits he
received
for
implementing
wetland sustainability programs he
implemented there.
According to David Johnson,
drainage district attorney, a
remonstrance can be made to stop
the proposed tile projects if 51%
of the people in the area owning
70% of the land submit a formal
request in favor of halting the
project. Current records list 36
parties with land in the affected
area, the relationship to number of
individuals involved and overall
land percentage owned will be
calculated as the project progresses.
The televisual scope could not be
halted by a remonstrance, as it is
considered a repair rather than an
upgrade.
“Don’t be bashful – we need to
know what you have to say,” Johnson
said, encouraging landowners to put
into writing their opinions on the
project.
A follow-up meeting on
drainage district 131 will be held
Monday, March 17.
A public hearing with the
Supervisors is scheduled for
Monday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. for
plans related to drainage district 33:
sections 9, 10 and 16 of Lincoln
Township, southeast of Clarion.
The Supervisors also held a
completion hearing on drainage
district 176/31: sections 32, 33 and
34 of Dayton Township and sections
3, 4 and 5 of Lincoln Township,
located directly east of Clarion near
Highway 3.
Clarion City Council Opens White
Fox Landing Infrastructure for Bidding
Water pools from one of three burst water main bursts in Clarion over the weekend.
Pipes freeze as temperatures plummet
By Matt Voigts
An ongoing winter marked
by exceptional cold has sent frost
deeper than usual, resulting in pipes
freezing underground across Wright
County and beyond.
A Facebook post by the City
of Clarion advised that residents
monitor their pipes as follows:
“Find the faucet closest to your
meter (preferably a hard water
faucet in the basement or lower
level) and let the water run for at
least 15-20 seconds. Check the
temperature of the water, normal
water temperature from the main
should be approximately 56
degrees, if the temperature of your
water is 40 degrees or lower, you
may choose to let the water run at
a small steady stream, the lower
the temperature, the more water
you need to run.”
The City estimated the frost
may have descended between 4 and
a half to 5 and a half feet. According
to Kendall Johnson, president of
Olson Plumbing of Eagle Grove,
pipes are usually laid around four
feet underground. “With
lack of snow and extended cold, the
frost just went deeper,” he said.
Mike Goodwin of Mort’s
Water Company in Latimer said
that Belmond appeared to be the
hardest-hit of area towns, where he
had heard around 80 homes were
without water. “A lot has to do
with the soil types those homes are
around,” Goodwin said. “There’s
a lot of sand around Belmond, and
that’s where they have problems.”
Both Johnson and Goodwin
suggest that the freezing problem
will get worse before it gets better:
as snow melts, it leaves the ground
with less protection, pushing the
frost further down during colder
nighttime temperatures.
Monday, Feb. 17, the Clarion
City Council heard specifics on
the White Fox Landing housing
development, approving a plan that
will open bidding for development
of the subdivision’s infrastructure,
including roads and sewer system.
“Everything before tonight was
speculation,” said Rochelle Pohlman,
city administrator. “Tonight we’ve
approved the agreement with i2i. As
of tonight, this is i2i’s development.
[The City] is just coming in and
putting in the infrastructure.”
“We’re sending it to out to at
least 60 contractors or so,” said a
representative from the I&S Group
of Mankato, the project’s engineers,
who suggested construction could
start as early as “late April.” The bids
are due March 13, in time for public
hearings on the project beginning at
5:15 p.m., on Monday, March 17 in
the Council Chambers.
More information on the project
will be in the Monitor in the coming
weeks.
The development’s 23 individual
lots will be sold by i2i through
competitive bidding, with purchasers
responsible for building homes
on their properties. Community
open houses about the lots and
development will be held at Clarion
Goldfield High School on March 8 at
10 a.m. and March 22 at 2 p.m.
The Council also:
- Approved the FYE 15 Budget
and set a public hearing on the
subject for March 3.
- Delayed discussion on a
simplified version of the
Rental Housing Ordinance
until March 3’s meeting.
- Approved partial pay of
$123,444.98
to
Sande
Construction
for
the
Clarion Municipal Airport
Conventional
Hangar
construction project.
- Approve
permits
for
construction of a storage shed
to Ken Bernhardt and a sign
for Quality Medical Services.
Good Luck
at State
Wrestling
Bring home
the hardware!
Page 2 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, February 20, 2014
A
Visit to Sochi in 1984
By: Matt Voigts
[email protected]
OnFeb9,asmanynewsstories
ran,“itwas50yearsagotoday….”
that the Beatles first appeared on
the Ed Sullivan Show. It was 30
years ago, though, when Jon and
Becky Ahrendsen were “back in the
U.S.S.R.”, (to quote another Beatles
song), visiting places that included
the present Olympic locale of Sochi.
In 1984, Jon – a physician at
Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion
– was in his last year of residency
at Broadlawns in Des Moines, and
his wife, Becky, was a nurse. They
had been married two years, and it
was theirfirst ofmanytripsabroad
together. They went on a group tour
that included visits to Soviet medical
facilities: an orthopedic hospital
in Moscow, an ambulance station
in Leningrad (presently named St.
Petersburg), and a health spa in
Sochi. The trip was informational,
Jon said, and interactions with
citizens happened within noticeable
limits.
“The
spa
wasn’t
really
comparable to what we did with
medicine,” Jon said. “The well-todo would go, but certain factories
had designated spas they would send
their workers, too, as a reward.”
According to Jon, activities at
the spa included “rest, relaxation,
soaking in therapeutic waters, mud
baths, and even radon baths,” radon
being a known carcinogen that has
also been used in therapeutic baths
in several countries. “I thought, ‘we
don’t have to worry about the Cold
War, they’ll kill themselves off by
voluntary radon exposure’,” Jon
joked.
Jon also noted that the trip
happened shortly after an infamous
incident on August 11 of that year
in which then-President Ronald
American Heart Month: Cardiac Rehab Week
Jon and Becky in Sochi, 1984
Reagan made a joke during a radio
sound check: “I’ve signed legislation
that will outlaw Russia forever. We
beginbombinginfiveminutes.”
“The Russians didn’t see this
as a joke,” Jon said, noting that the
spa’s director – who had a visible
facialscarfromWorldWarII–was
bothered by the comments. “We
thought we were in this position
where we’d have to apologize. One
other guy on the tour tried to explain
– ‘you just have to understand, our
President came from Hollywood,
he’s used to saying things for an
effect, to be humorous’.”
Jon returned to the country in
1989 as part of the Des Moines
chapter of Friendship Force, which
promotes international exchange.
He noted that one of the visible signs
of a changing social climate (the
U.S.S.R.dissolvedin1991)onhis
second trip was the appearance of
advertisements on busses.
Wright County Approves Loan for
Potential Purchase of Stronghold
At its meeting Monday, Feb.
17, the Wright County Board of
Supervisors approved issuing a loan
to Brad Mills, of Houghton, Iowa,
with the proceeds to be used toward
activities related to the potential
purchase and ongoing operation of
Stronghold Manufacturing in Clarion.
The financing is $80,000 from
the county’s economic development
revolving loan fund. The term is for
five years at 4.9 percent interest.
The sale of the company has not
Changes to Per-Mile Medicaid Billing
Create Challenges for Mosaic Bussing
By: Matt Voigts
[email protected]
Changes to Medicaid are
posing a challenge for Wright
County Transit’s Mid Iowa Area
Development Association (MIDAS)
bussing service, which primarily
serves the intellectually disabled
clients of Mosaic North Central Iowa
of Clarion.
Under recent changes to
Medicaid, clients must be charged
by the mile instead of by the
ride, as Wright County Transit
had previously billed them. Brad
Hicks, Wright County Economic
Development Director, and Colleen
Bartlett,officemanager,saythatthe
previous system made more sense
given Iowa’s spacious landscape.
Theresultwillbeareconfigurationof
budgets to determine which accounts
will cover the expenses and at what
rates. Hicks and Bartlett presented
their concerns to the Supervisors Feb
10.
“Out in rural Iowa it’s a lot
different than the city,” said Bartlett.
“We have miles and miles in between
our rides.”
The MIDAS busses covered
291,000ridermilesin2013,primarily
transporting clients from communal
living facilities and private homes to
Mosaic day services in Clarion. The
busses follow routes to towns that
include Clarion, Eagle Grove, and
Humboldt. Last year it had a general
ridership of 55 people, around
35 of which are covered directly
through Medicaid. Mosaic’s other
clients’ rides are funded through
Calendar of Events
Thursday, Feb. 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell
Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main
State Wrestling Meet in Des Moines
6 p.m. Johnson Brother’s Tasting at Fuel
Friday, Feb. 21
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters
Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa
Specialty Hospital, Clarion.
Saturday, Feb. 22
HolstFamilyBenefit–Breakfastheldin
Belmond and supper held in Goodell with
a live auction and dj.
Monday, Feb. 24
5th and 6th Grade District Honor Choir at
NIACC.
7:30 p.m. Free movie to the public at
the Clarion Movie Theatre, sponsored
by the AAUW. Miss Representation is a
documentaryfilmonthemisrepresentation
ofwomenandgirlsinthemedia.Following
themovieabriefdiscussionwillfollowon
“What can we do in our community to
Showing
February 21, 22, 23 & 26
Lone Survivor
Starring: Mark Wahlberg,
Taylor Kitsch & Emile Hirsch
Rated: R • No one under 17
admitted without parent or guardian
Tickets: 12 & Under: $2; Adults: $4
7:00 pm: Friday, Saturday,
Sunday & Wednesday
2:30 pm Sunday Matinee
Coming Attraction
The Lego Movie 2D/3D
Rated: PG
115 1st Ave NE
Clarion, IA 50525
515-602-6606
www.clariontheatre.com
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makeapositivedifference?”
Wednesday, Feb. 26
7 to 9 p.m. Clarion Cross-Culture
Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation,
will offer FREE English and/or computer
classes to our surrounding area residents.
Hosted at the United Presbyterian Church
andtaughtbyTamaraandRobertEnTin.
For more complete information, contact
the EnTins at 1-515-293-0928 or 1-515293-0927.
Thursday, Feb. 27
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masterson Personnell
Job Fair at the Depot, 302 S. Main
5:30 to 7 p.m. Annual Preschool Parent
Night
Friday, Feb. 28
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters
Meeting in the Board Room at Iowa
Specialty Hospital, Clarion.
3:30 to 9 p.m. Dance Team Night
* To have your event added to the
calendar call 515-532-2871 or email
[email protected]
As part of American Heart Month, Iowa Specialty Hospital recently celebrated Cardiac Rehab Week. Staff
wore red Monday to raise awareness of heart disease, held open houses in Clarion and Belmond, and had a
silent auction and in-house cookie sale to raise money for the American Heart Association, with 560 cookies
personally baked by nurse Trish Jenson, shown above. “The rest of the staff personally helped me frost
them,” she emphasized. “Everyone knows someone who’s had some cardiac disease,” she also said. “It touches
everyone.”
the Intermediate Care Facility
for Individuals with Intellectual
Disabilities (ICFID) funding stream
of Medicaid. Two individuals also
rode the busses independently of
both Mosaic and Medicaid.
“We wanted the supervisors to
know we’ll do our best to bring this in
on a break-even basis, and continue
to work really hard to provide service
to as many people as we can,” Hicks
said. “Which is the ultimate goal,
to make sure these people can go to
the Mosaic system to improve their
quality of life. We will do our best to
make sure we treat people the right
way, and do a good job with the
county funds in our charge.”
“It affects a lot of people who
have absolutely no control in how
it comes out,” said a concerned
Bartlett.
“So far, both [Wright County and
Mosaic] have worked really hard,”
said Chris Stockseth, Habilitation
Coordinator at Mosaic. “Colleen and
Brad have been working hard, which
we appreciate.”
yet been executed, and the issuance
of the financing is pending the closing
of the purchase.
Stronghold is a long-time
Clarion business. It manufactures
cattle chutes and gates, portable
sale rings, cattle equipment alleys
and tubs, calving pens, horse
equipment, fencing and corrals,
cattle ties, and other related items.
There are currently 20 employees at
Stronghold and Mills plans to expand
employment by 5 to 10 employees
over the course of the next couple of
years.
Mills is the owner of
Washington Machining Company,
based in Washington, Mo., a
suburb of St. Louis, and the owner
of Mills Manufacturing, another
manufacturing company based at
Earlville, between Waterloo and
Dubuque.
“Wright County Economic
Development (WCED) has been
working with Mills for about
nine months to assist in putting
together a plan that would retain the
Stronghold operation in the county,”
said Brad Hicks, director of WCED.
“The county’s loan committee
and
economic
development
commissioners were unanimous in
their support for his application, and
recommended it to the supervisors.”
WCED was involved in assisting
Mills in obtaining a $120,000 loan
from the Mid Iowa Development
Association (MIDAS) Council of
Governments, of which Wright
County is a member.
For more information about
the Wright County Intermediary
Revolving Loan fund, contact Brad
Hicks at 515-532-6422, or see the
description on the county’s website at
www.wrightcounty.org/departments/
economic_development/finance_
your_business.php#W.
Johnson Brothers from Des Moines
will be at Fuel on
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
for a wine, beer and
spirits tasting.
223 North Main • Clarion
515-532-FUEL (3835)
Open Wednesday - Sunday at 11 a.m.
Congratulations to
the Cowboys Wrestling
Team on making
it to State Duals!
Door prizes will be given out
Johnson Bros. will be at Fuel the third
Thursday of each month for a tasting
The Clarion rehab room (pictured) hosts rehabilitation programs and a
weekly cardiac patient support group. “And they do a wonderful job!”
interjected Lila Amonson (also pictured), who has used the room as part
of the more informal “Fit for Life” monitored exercise program.
Low-Cost Cat “Spay Day” March 1 for
Humane Society, High School Life Project
By: Matt Voigts
[email protected]
A low-cost cat spay and neuter
clinic will be held Saturday, March 1,
at 9a.m.to2p.m.atWrightCounty
Trucks, located at the junction of
highways 17 and 3 in Goldfield.
The fee is $20 for males and $30
for female cats, going to cover the
cost of materials. Operations will
be performed by Dr. Elaine Schope
of Eagle Grove. Limit three cats per
family.
The clinic is offered by the
Wright County Humane Society
and organized by Brogan Avery for
her Senior Life Project at ClarionGoldfield High School. “Since we
live in a rural area I thought this
would be a good thing,” she said.
“Lots of farms have an abundance of
cats that overpopulate.”
Theclinicisfirst-come,first-spay,
andhopestoattendto20cats.Brogan
recommendsherat515-681-2043to
schedule a spot.
Brogan, the daughter of Jim and
Terri Avery of Clarion, plans to
attend Iowa State this fall and major
in psychology.
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It is incredible to me that we are
already in the fifth week of the 2014
Legislative session. Committees
continue to meet in anticipation
of the funnel date of Feb. 21.
Legislation that has not passed out
of committee by that day will not
be eligible for floor debate this year.
The funnel date was moved up this
year in order to facilitate an early
adjournment date, hopefully near the
first of April. This has kept all of our
legislators scrambling. I have heard
concerns from veteran legislators
this can lead to legislation that is
hastily written and must be fixed
next year. I am doing all I can to
keep that from happening.
The gas tax is still a hot topic
which may come to the floor this
session. Almost everyone agrees we
need to do more to keep our roads
safe and efficient. I am disappointed
some have decided raising taxes is the
only solution to this problem when
we have a surplus in the General
Fund. These dollars have already
been taken from our taxpayers and
should either be returned or used to
keep taxes from being raised. I have
co-sponsored two bills that would
appropriate money from the General
Fund and place it in the Road Use Tax
Fund. These bills are for a standing
appropriation that would continue
from year to year. This money could
be put to immediate use – we don’t
have to wait for it to be collected.
Let’s use the money we have today
before we start asking citizens for
more of their hard-earned dollars.
This week, I am filling a bill that
would permit the use of reasonable
force in order to avoid injury or
risk of life of yourself or another.
Currently, if you are outside of your
own home you cannot even show
a gun to an assailant in order to
discourage their aggression. This has
led to unnecessary arrests and unjust
consequences for people who were
just trying to defend themselves or
others. What good is owning a gun
for self-defense if we are penalized
for using it for that very purpose?
Unfortunately, there is little chance
this bill will reach the floor for
debate. Many good bills are often
denied the opportunity for debate,
including bills to protect innocent
life, defend traditional marriage and
protect our constitutional rights.
There is even a bill that would allow
local governments the opportunity
to regulate juice bars with nude
dancing. That bill passed the House
90-10 and the Senate Judiciary
Committee 10-2, yet the Senate
Majority leader refuses to allow
all of these bills to move forward,
making himself the gatekeeper for
all legislation in the state. I believe
the best interests of the state are not
being served when one man wields
so much power.
Iowa Department of Natural
Resources officials announced this
week plans to consolidate its three
departments into two units. I applaud
DNR Director Chuck Gipp and the
department for their commitment
to reducing the size and scope of
government. The move was made
due to Governor Terry Branstad’s
challenge to department heads to
reduce the size of their departments
by 15 percent in order to decrease
government spending.
Utilizing new technologies
and shifting staff responsibilities,
Director Gipp and the DNR
have been able to eliminate its
management services division. DNR
officials announced this week the
management services duties such as
issuing hunting and fishing licenses
would be shifted to the conservation
and recreation department and
environmental services division. I
am hopeful that other departments
will follow the DNR’s lead.
I enjoyed talking with many
people from District 4 this past
week. Please feel welcome to visit
me at the Capitol or contact me via
email at [email protected].
gov or call me at 641-430-0424. I
will be conducting 3 forums in
Hancock County on Feb. 21. 1:15
at the Garner Library, 3:00 at the
Kanawha City Hall, and 4:30 at the
Britt City Hall. Hope to you there!
Consider this
...by Teresa Lancaster
Consider
this…..consistent
daily improvements, over time, lead
to stunning success.
Last week, I had the pleasure
of listening to a gentleman by the
name of Robin Sharma speak about
epic willpower. The expectation
for our participation was stated
immediately: be undistracted, be
present, be an active learner and
don’t be superficial (go deep-go
intense).
Every point that was made
resonated with me, but one in
particular rose to the top. It was
about discipline and ultimate focus.
It was suggested that in the world
we live in, we tend to have a lot
of “false associations”. A good
example of this would be Facebook
accounts where the more “friends”
we have the more significant we
feel. As someone who had 617
friends on Facebook – I could relate.
So, after some reflection, I decided
to deliberately minimalize some
areas of my life, starting with my
Facebook account. I took my list of
“friends” from 617, down to 47 and
I don’t think I’m done cutting yet.
So, why do this? What does it
prove? Nothing – it’s just a small
step in helping me become more
focused – on what is important.
There is great power in
focusing on what you want..... The
person who tries to do everything
accomplishes nothing. Most people
try to be all things to everyone.
And so they end up being nothing
to anyone. Confucius nailed the
point: “Person who chases two
rabbits catches neither.”
Robin Sharma
A Note from the (New) Editor
By Matt Voigts
As I assume the editorship
of my hometown newspaper, the
Sochi Olympics are taking place
some 6,000 miles away. America is
winning medals, as usual. Wright
County doesn’t have any athletes
at the Olympics. That’s also not
unusual – though we congratulate
our high school wrestlers on making
the 1A state tournament. In 2016,
who knows if we’ll see them in Rio!
The one time (as yet) a local
athlete made it global was 1948. On
Aug. 5 of that year, in the upper left
corner of the front page, the Wright
County Monitor ran a photo of Glen
Brand, the Clarion-raised Olympic
champion wrestler. It was partially
captioned:
“It is believed he participated in
four matches, obtaining three falls
and a decision against opponents
from India, Turkey, Australia, and
Sweden. First news of his victory
was heard over the radio here
Monday afternoon.”
This was the first of several
notices detailing his return to
America and a radio broadcast (Aug.
19) and the Aug. 30 local celebration
held in his honor. I don’t mean
to call attention to 1948 as being
anything other than a blip in linear
history – the Monitor began in 1869
and had been running almost a full
century at that point – though from
these short words, we can link one
past era of local news to our own in
several significant ways.
The first is that the caption
demonstrates how print has existed
alongside other mediums. The 1948
London Games were the first to be
broadcast on television. The Monitor
reported Brand’s victory as being
“heard over the radio.”
In today’s age of the Internet,
Facebook, Twitter, and cell phones,
Mid-America
Publishing
is
committed to keeping its papers in
physical print. That doesn’t mean
that we ignore other sources of
information. We exist alongside
them, as we have mediums dating
back to the telegraph and everpopular “word of mouth.” It is
part of my job as editor to better
explore what it means to be a print
news source in today’s “information
age.” I hope to expand the paper’s
use of digital tools to broaden the
conversation, keeping the paper at
the center as Wright County’s news
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Regular employees in order of con
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We have several readers who
enjoy espionage and adventure
stories. Jack Higgins is always a
good read for lovers of these types
of thrillers. His latest is entitled
“Death Trade”. The story pits his
heroes Sean Dillon and Sara Gideon
against the nuclear ambitions of
Iran. An Iranian scientist has made
a breakthrough in nuclear weapons
research, but he can’t stand the
thought of his country owning the
bomb. He would run if he could,
but if he does, his family dies. He is
desperate; he doesn’t know what to
do.
It is up to Sean Dillon and the rest of
his private army to think of a plan.
You may remember the bestseller,
“Secret Life of Bees”. The author,
Sue Monk Kidd has now written,
“Invention of Wings”, which is
also getting rave reviews. Hetty
“Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in
early nineteenth century Charleston,
yearns for life of freedom beyond
the walls of the Grimke household.
The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has
like. Clarionites of the day likely had
their own feelings toward Brand,
though history does not record them.
Instead,
Brand’s
Olympic
victory sits comfortably as one
news item of myriad headlines that
wouldn’t seem out of place today:
“New Ordinance Bans Parking on
East Central” ; “Hanson Receives
Instruction for New Soil Position”;
“Rowan, Woolstock Students on
Roll”. The Aug. 19 stories about
his return to the US play secondfiddle to a posed photo of local
seventh grader David Mechem,
mourning the end of summer (“no
more pony rides, no more hikes, no
more trips to the swimming pool on
hot afternoons”) to the gloating of
an anthropomorphized Dalmatian
(“Haw-haw-haw,” says Duke. “No
school for me”).
Rather than see what the
Monitor wrote (and didn’t write
about) back in 1948 as an underutilization of a spectacular event, I
see this combination of the global,
celebrated, local, and everyday as
a powerful demonstration of how
all these things together make up
our lives. A local paper is a place
to collect these wonderful and
routine goings-on, discuss them, and
make them as tangible as the massmediated goings-on of Des Moines,
London, Sochi, and every other
village. I’m honored to be a part of
it as editor.
known from an early age she is
meant to do something large in the
world, but she is hemmed in by the
limits imposed on women. The novel
begins on Sarah’s eleventh birthday,
when she is given ownership of ten
year old Handful, who is to be her
handmaid. Readers follow their
journeys over the next thirty five
years, as both strive for a life of
their own, dramatically shaping each
other’s destinies.
Boston Detective D. D. Warren
is back in, “Fear Nothing”, by
Lisa Gardener. The last thing
Warren remembers from her latest
murder investigation, is walking
into the crime scene after dark, a
creaking floorboard and a low voice
whispering in her ear. She is later
told she managed to discharge her
weapon three times. All she knows is
that she is seriously injured, unable
to move her left arm, unable to return
to work. Six weeks later, a second
woman is discovered murdered in
her own bed, her room containing
the same calling cards from the first:
a bottle of champagne and a single
red rose. The only person who may
have seen the killer is Detective D.
D. Warren, who still can’t recall a
single detail from the night that may
have cost her everything.
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concerns affecting our community.
A second thing that old photo
caption does is situate Clarion
globally. Clarion produced a man
who challenged the best wrestlers
from all over the world. One can
imagine that each of those men
“from India, Turkey, Australia,
and Sweden” had a community
of hometown supporters eagerly
awaiting word of how he fared.
On my travels abroad, I have met
many people from many places, and
a surprising number of people with
Clarion ties, just as I met foreign
exchange students and expatriates
alongside other born-and-raised
Iowans growing up here. As editor,
I hope to better explore how we can
reach out to our far-flung Wright
County diaspora to bring its news
back home, better understand our
position in the world, and share what
happens here with the world.
A third notable thing about the
caption – and the Monitor’s 1948
Glen Brand coverage in general –
is how little space it takes up. The
Monitor ran no profile of its world
champion in those weeks, and its
coverage of “Glen Brand Day”
focuses on the celebration more than
the man himself. I know nothing of
what he was like as a person except
that he was celebrated for his athletic
prowess in London and Clarion –
both places I know closely and quite
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Marriage License
Jorge L. Alvarez-Covarrubias,
42, and Sarah K. Surber, 24, both of
Eagle Grove. Feb. 6, 2014
Death Certificates
Dale B. Thomason, 87, of Eagle
Grove. Jan. 25, 2014
Mary L. Middleton, 71, of
Clarion. Feb. 1, 2014
Birth Certificates
Male, Garrett M. Wilson born
Jan. 2, 2014, to Amy E. Kofron of
Wright County.
Female, Holdyn G. Pliester born
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hobart Sheriff Sale
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE
STATE OF IOWA
Wright County
Iowa District Court
COURT CASE # EQCV023980
Special Execution
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
Jessica M. Hobart f/k/a Jessica M. Carpenter;
Parties in Possession; Unknown Spouse (if
any) of Jessica M. Hobart,
DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor)
As a result of the judgment rendered in the
above referenced court case, an execution was
issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.
The execution ordered the sale of defendant
(s) REAL ESTATE to satisfy the judgment. The
property to be sold is described below:
A tract in the Northeast Fractional ¼ of
the Northwest ¼ of Section 6, Township 91
North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Wright
County, Iowa, described as beginning 289.5
feet East and 4 feet North of the Northeast
corner of Block 6, McKay’s Addition to the Town
of Clarion, Iowa, thence East 66 feet, thence
South 122 feet, thence West 66 feet, thence
North 122 feet to place of beginning
located at 424 1st Ave SE, Clarion, IA
50525
The described property will be offered for
sale at public auction for cash only as follows:
Date of Sale: 04-15-2014
Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Sale: Lobby of Wright County
Sheriff Office, 719 2nd St SW
Clarion, IA
50525
Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the
described real estate includes the homestead
(which must not exceed ½ Acre if within a city
or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40
Acres), defendant must file a homestead plat
with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service
of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted
and charge the cost to this case.
This sale not subject to redemption.
Property exemption: Certain money or
property may be exempt. Contact your attorney
promptly to review specific provisions of the law
and file appropriate notice, if acceptable.
Judgment Amount: $ 47,536.81
Costs: $ 1,646.52
Accruing Costs: PLUS
Interest: 6.625 % annum to and from
11/30/2013
Attorney: Douglas J. Mizer
1245 Jordan Creek Pkwy, Ste 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-223-7325 ext. 372
Date 02-06-2014
Jason T. Schluttenhofer
Sheriff
Wright County, Iowa
Patricia Barz
Deputy
Published in the Wright County Monitor on
Thursday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Dows
Jan. 3, 2014, to Kathleen A. Pliester
and Chad R. Pliester of Wright
County.
Male, Wyatt M. Smith born Jan.
3, 2014, to Heather N. Durham of
Wright County.
Male, Jaden Duran born Jan. 6,
2014, to Miosotis Flores Dones of
Wright County.
Female, Emma L. Sowle born
Jan. 6, 2014, to Amanda S. Sowle
and Andrew W. Sowle of Hamilton
County.
Female, Jordan J. Sowle born
Jan. 6, 2014, to Amanda S. Sowle
and Andrew W. Sowle of Hamilton
County.
Male, Jaxson K. Vankham born
Jan. 7, 2014, to Toy Phetxoumphone
of Hamilton County.
Female, Jaylyn R. Bear Don’t
Walk born Jan. 9, 2014, to Alexandra
P. Bear Don’t Walk and Nathan
D. Bear Don’t Walk of Hancock
County.
Female, Shailhanna R. Bifano
born Jan. 6, 2014, to Sasha R.
Winishut of Hancock County.
Male, Merrick H. Freeseman born
Jan. 11, 2014, to Sarah K. Freeseman
and Kyle R. Freeseman of Hancock
County.
Male, Cashton D. Nielsen born
Jan. 13, 2014, to Natosha M. Nielsen
and Clayton C. Nielson of Humboldt
County.
Female, Raevyn L. Mericle born
Jan. 13, 2014, to Abbeni K. MericleDavis of Wright County.
Female, Dayana A. Perez Perez
born Jan. 16, 2014, to Heribertha
Perez Martinez of Wright County.
Female, Jazmin Jimenez Alegria
born Jan. 17, 2014, to Janette
O. Alegria Sanchez and Leonzo
Jimenez Torres of Wright County.
Female, Rylynn L. Barrick
born Jan. 20, 2014, to Lindsey A.
Crawford of Hardin County.
Female, Madison N. Brinkman
born Jan. 20, 2014, to Jessi L. Miller
of Hamilton County.
COURTHOUSE
continued to page 5
PUBLIC NOTICE
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Transition Board
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Transition Board
Unapproved Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2014
The Regular, Negotiations, and Exempt
Meeting
of
the
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
Transition Board was held on Monday, February
10, 2014. In attendance were Clint Middleton,
Beth Jackson, Missy Schultz, Corey Jacobsen,
Lindsey Helton, Deb Oelman, Bev Lange, Matt
Voights, Wright County Monitor Reporter, Dr.
Robert Olson, and Anita Frye.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by President Middleton. Motion by Schultz
to Approve Agenda. Second by Jacobsen.
Motion carried 4-0.
No one addressed the Board during Open
Forum.
Motion by Schultz to pull Item 5.1 from New
Business and act on first. Second by Jacobsen.
Motion carried 4-0. Bev Lange and Deb Oelman
requested that the Dows Community School
building be open on Saturday, August 2, 2014
for Alumni to walk through the building for
a couple hours in the afternoon. Motion by
Jackson to Approve the Dows building being
open in the afternoon for a couple hours for
Alumni to walk through. Second by Schultz.
Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Jacobsen to Approve Consent
Agenda: Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
held on January 13th, 2014 and January 22,
2014. Second by Schultz. Motion Carried 4-0.
Item 5.2 Accept Revenue Purpose Election
Results was tabled until March Meeting until
official results are received from Auditor.
Set March 10, 2014 as next Regular Meeting
and Preliminary Budget Meeting at 6:30 P.M.
Motion to Adjourn Regular Meeting and
move into Exempt Strategy Session by
Jackson. Second by Schultz. Motion carried
4-0. Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:26 P.M.
The Board moved into Exempt Negotiations
Strategy Session (IA Code 20.17.3)
Anita Frye
Board Secretary
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
MIDAS Public Meeting
Published in the Wright County Monitor on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Clarion
REGION V REGIONAL PLANNING
AFFILIATION
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
The Region V Regional Planning Affiliation
(RPA) will hold a public information input
meeting, to receive input and comments on
amendment to the FY 2014-2017 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
Region V includes the following counties:
Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas,
Webster and Wright and the cities of Fort
Dodge and Webster City.
The FY 2014-2017 RTIP is being amended
to update the following projects:
-
Add Eagle Grove bridge project on SW 9th Street
in 2014.
-
Amend Pocahontas County bridge project on
190th Ave in FY 2014 to change funding
amounts.
-
Amend Pocahontas County bridge project on
C-56 to move to FY 2015 and change funding
amounts.
Copies of the FY 2014-2017 RTIP
Amendment are available by contacting Shirley
Helgevold at MIDAS Council of Governments,
(515) 576-7183 ext. 212 or e-mail at
[email protected]
Written comments should be received by
12:00 PM February 25, 2014. Please submit all
written comments to:
Region V Regional Planning Affiliation
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
or e-mail to: shelgevold-midas@midascog.
net.
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
February 26, 2014
2:00 PM
MIDAS Building
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
If you have any special needs pertaining to
this meeting, please contact Shirley Helgevold,
MIDAS Council of Governments, (515) 5767183 ext. 212.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bosworth Probate Notice
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR
WRIGHT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
CLARA L. BOSWORTH, Deceased.
PROBATE NO. ESPR016378
To all persons interested in the Estate of
Clara L. Bosworth, deceased, who died on or
about January 8, 2014:
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day
of January, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of
Clara L. Bosworth, deceased, bearing the date
of November 2, 1998, was admitted to probate
in the above-named court and that Douglas L.
Bosworth 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 abovenamed 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 14th day of February, 2014.
Douglas L. Bosworth
Executor of the Estate
1111 E Briar Cliff Drive
Mahomet, IL 61853
Address
BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW
FIRM
BY: David R. Johnson
Attorney for Executor
120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73
Clarion, IA 50525
Address
Date of Second Publication 27th day of
February, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
Osterson Probate Notice
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
WRIGHT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
IREENE E. OSTERSON,
Deceased.
PROBATE NO. ESPR016381
To all persons interested in the Estate of Ireene
E. Osterson, deceased, who died on or about
January 13, 2014:
You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of
February, 2014, the Last Will and Testament of
Ireene E. Osterson, deceased, bearing the date
of October 19, 2011, was admitted to probate
in the above-named court and that Gregory
W. Anderson 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.
shall file them with the Clerk of the abovenamed District Court, as provided by law, duly
the second publication of this Notice or one
month from the date of mailing of this Notice
Gregory W. Anderson
Executor of the Estate
802 1st Avenue NE
Clarion, IA 50525
Address
BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW
FIRM
BY: David R. Johnson
Attorney for Executor
120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73
Clarion, IA 50525
Address
Date of Second Publication 27th day of
February, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lennarson Probate Notice
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
WRIGHT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF
JON D. LENNARSON, Deceased
Probate No. ESPR016380
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
Jon D. Lennarson, Deceased, who died on or
about January 8, 2014:
You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day
of February, 2014, the last will and testament
of Jon D. Lennarson, deceased, bearing date
of the 2nd day of June, 1999, was admitted to
probate in the above named court and that
Kristy L. Eaton 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 this notice
to all heirs of the decedent and devisees
under the will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
shall file them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by law, duly
the second publication of this notice or one
month from the date of mailing of this notice
Kristy L. Eaton
14104 Meadow Lane
Leawood, KS 66224
Executor of Estate
Michael S. Vervaecke
ICIS Pin No. AT0008118
Heiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stambaugh &
Anderson P.L.C.
11 Fourth Street NE
P.O. Box 1567
Mason City, IA 50402-1567
Attorneys for Executor
Date of second publication 20th day of
February, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
Clarion-Goldfield Community School
Clarion-Goldfield Community
School Board of Directors
Unapproved Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2014
The Clarion-Goldfield Community School
Board of Directors held its Regular Board of
Education Meeting on Monday, February 10,
2014. In attendance were Clint Middleton,
Missy Schultz, Dr. Tim Nagel, Beth Jackson,
Corey Jacobsen, Lindsey Helton, Tricia
Rosendahl, Dr. Robert Olson, Wright County
Monitor reporter Matt Voights, and Anita Frye.
Board President Clint Middleton called
the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Motion by
Jackson to Approve Agenda. Second by Nagel.
Motion carried 4-0.
No one addressed the board during
Open Forum. There was no TAP or Sports
Boosters Reports. Elementary Principal Tricia
Rosendahl highlighted the events happening in
the Elementary for the Board.
Motion by Nagel to Approve Consent
Agenda: Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
held on January 13, 2014; Approve Payment of
Monthly Bills; Approve Payment of Additional
Bills; Approve Early Retirement Applications
submitted by Rhonda Benton, Cathy Cramer,
Betsy McGlynn, and Karla Thompson, Approve
Resignations of Rhonda Benton- Title 1,
Cathy Cramer-2nd Grade, Betsy McGlynnElementary
Music,
Karla
ThompsonElementary Art and P.E., Jason Berning-MS
and HS Athletic Director; Approve Revisions
to Work Agreements of Beth Harker-4 hours
per day to 2 hours per day and Anna Williams2 hours per day to 4 hours per day; Approve
Work Agreements for Patty Sann-Head Softball
Coach, Sonja Chitty-Wrestling Cheerleader
Sponsor, Kevin Ofstethun as a full-time
transportation employee, Approve Second
Reading of Policy 502.12; Approve Reviewed
Board Policies 504.9, 504.10, 505.1-505.3;
Approve Maternity Leave Request of one week
unpaid leave for Jenny Smith. Second by
Jackson. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Nagel to Approve 2014 Graduating
Seniors the option to purchase MacBook Air at
fair-market value, determined by internet sales.
Second by Jackson. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Jackson to Approve ClarionGoldfield Membership to Rural School
Advocates of Iowa at a cost not to exceed
$1,000.00. Second by Schultz. Motion carried
4-0.
Motion by Jackson to Approve moving
forward with the estimated $18,000.00 electrical
improvements of the elementary building to
accommodate portable dehumidifiers. Second
by Nagel. Motion carried 4-0.
Set March Board Meeting for Monday, March
10, 2014 at 6:00 P.M.
Motion to adjourn by Jackson. Second by
Schultz. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned
at 6:39 P.M.
Anita Frye
Board Secretary
Check Payments Report
Access Systems – Service......................391.99
Airgas USA LLC – Supplies.....................316.73
AmericInn Ankeny – Travel........................94.07
Ames Environmental Inc – Inspection.....800.00
Aramark Uniform Services – Service......537.06
Arnold Motor Supply – Parts...................484.65
Bank of America – Supplies....................152.65
Budget Lighting Inc – Supplies.............1,237.29
C H McGuiness Company –
Repair Bus #5...................................1,244.42
Central Iowa Water, Inc. –
Boiler Testing......................................125.00
City Of Clarion – Water.........................1,330.66
City Of Goldfield – Water...........................90.28
Clarion Chamber of Commerce –
Membership.........................................550.00
Clarion Hardware Hank – Supplies.........144.31
Clarion Super Foods – Supplies..............201.58
Clarion-Goldfield CSD PP – Supplies...1,181.23
Clarion-Goldfield School –
Laundry Service..................................500.00
College Community School Dist –
SpEd Tuition.....................................5,441.40
De Lage Landen – Rental....................1,002.78
Don’s Pest Control – Service...................112.00
Eagle Building Supply Cl – Supplies.........76.56
Eagle Grove Community School –
Open Enrollment..........................102,437.96
Engel Law Office – Legal Services............53.12
Follett Educational Serevices –
Library Books........................................75.43
Gadbury Plumbing Heating Supplies......322.75
Goldfield Access Network – Phone......1,423.42
Goldfield Telephone Co – Phone.............202.50
Haberman, Steve – Travel.......................270.80
Harris School Solutions – License........9,460.56
Hennigar’s Wrecker Service – Service....425.00
Herff Jones Inc. – Supplies...................1,404.92
Humboldt Community School –
Open Enrollment............................25,715.15
Iowa School Finance Info Serv –
Service...............................................406.00
Iowa State University Surplus –
Equipment...........................................175.00
Iowa State University_2 – Registration.....72.00
IPERS – Correction.................................223.90
Janitor’s Closet Ltd – Supplies................357.74
JW Pepper & Son Inc – Music.................362.33
Kephart’s Music Center – Equipment........65.00
Koffler Sales Company – Supplies............85.92
L & L Service Inc – Service......................424.06
Lewright Meats – Supplies........................21.87
Local Government Services –
Service.............................................1,080.00
M J Care, Inc. – Medicaid........................778.11
Make Music, Inc – Supplies.....................297.85
Malloy Law Firm – Legal Services........1,059.98
Manson Northwest Webster Sch –
Tuition...............................................1,705.86
Matt Parrott & Sons – Supplies...............378.91
Medical Enterprises, Inc. – Supplies.........28.00
Menards FD – Supplies.............................52.39
Mid-America Publishing Corp. –
Publication...........................................153.81
Midamerican Energy – Electricity.......11,535.32
Midwest Technology Products –
Supplies...............................................325.82
Mosaic in North Central Iowa –
Services............................................1,200.00
NAPA Auto Parts WC – Supplies.............146.57
Nelson Plumbing & Heating – Repair......651.81
North Central Cooperative – Fuel.......10,328.32
On-Site Information Destruction, Inc. –
Service.................................................50.00
PDF Band Music – Music..........................33.20
Per Mar Security Services – Service.......370.00
Prairie Lakes AEA FD – Service..............640.00
Printing Services, Inc. – Supplies................3.49
Pritchard Family Auto Stores – Parts...1,164.60
R W Sound – Service................................75.00
Rieman Music – Repair...........................306.67
Ruth Davis – Supplies...............................78.00
Sam’s Club Discover – Equipment..........761.54
School Bus Sales – Parts........................887.81
School Nurse Supply, Inc. – Supplies......782.85
School Specialty Inc – Equipment...........107.50
Seminole Retail Energy Services, LLC
– Natural Gas..................................4,728.00
Shopko Stores Operating Co LLC
– Supplies..............................................31.95
T & D Service - Repairs........................7,008.30
The Trash Man – Service.....................1,065.90
Trebron Company, Inc – Service..........4,500.00
Urness Hardware – Supplies...................348.47
US Postal Service – Postage..................300.00
W & H Cooperative Oil Co – Propane.....215.00
West Des Moines CSD –
SpEd Tuition.....................................7,818.80
Wright County Motors – Repair.................25.92
Total General Fund...........................221,026.15
American Lung Association –
MS Donation........................................162.33
Ames Community School Dist –
Registration.........................................125.00
Anderson Erickson Dairy Co –
Supplies...............................................121.12
Angie Charlson- Supplies..........................46.08
Bank of America – Supplies....................386.61
Bice, Jim – Official.....................................90.00
Branderhorst, Marlo – Official....................90.00
Brightspark Travel – Band Trip.............1,121.00
Clarion Super Foods – Supplies...........1,411.78
Dahle, Tony- Official..................................90.00
Decker Sporting Goods – Equipment......356.00
Dingman, Dan – Official............................90.00
Doctors Without Borders USA –
MS Donation.........................................81.01
Eagle Foundation - FB – Registration.....150.00
Gourmet’s Delight – Supplies..................119.00
Graphic Edge (The) – Supplies............4,506.76
Guthrie Center High School –
Registration..........................................75.00
Halsted, Tony – Official..............................90.00
Halverson, Erin C – Supplies....................29.96
Heaven Scent Floral & Gifts – Supplies....30.00
Hobbs, Brian – Official...............................90.00
ICDA INC – Registration..........................160.00
Imagine That! – Clothing.........................688.20
Iowa HS Athletic Assoc.
– Wr Wristbands..................................128.00
Iowa Volleyball Coaches Clinic –
Registration.........................................327.00
Jefson Kirk – Official..................................90.00
Kephart’s Music Center – Music................17.10
Lohmeier Randy L – Official......................90.00
Make A Wish Iowa – MS Donation..........162.33
Martin Bros – Supplies............................675.34
Minntex Citrus – Supplies...................16,023.10
Nelson, Paul – Official...............................90.00
Ogden High School – Registration............42.00
Oriental Trading Co – Supplies...............347.00
Pepsi Beverages Co – Supplies...........5,446.48
Pizza Ranch – Supplies..........................424.00
Predicament Wrestling Scorebook –
Supplies.................................................57.85
Premier Choice Fundraising Co –
Supply................................................930.00
Rainbow Cleaners – Service...................168.00
Rieman Music – Repair.............................52.00
Save The Children – MS Donation............46.00
School Specialty Inc – Supplies..............198.96
Slater, Jason – Official...............................90.00
Stein, David – Service.............................375.00
Tjaden, Randy – Official............................90.00
Treasurer State of Iowa – Sales Tax...........7.00
Van Otterloo, Kevin – Official.....................90.00
Woodin, Timothy – Official.........................90.00
Woolridge, Karl – Official..........................90.00
Wounded Warrior Project –
MS Donation........................................162.33
Total Activity Fund..............................36,419.34
Budget Lighting Inc – Supplies.............4,624.60
C H McGuiness Company – Repair.....4,074.09
Decker Sporting Goods – Equipment...4,073.00
Iowa Falls Roofing Co – Repair............3,000.00
Nelson Plumbing & Heating –
Repairs.............................................1,253.47
Per Mar Security Services –
Fire Alarm System...........................2,246.27
Studer Construction Inc – Installation...1,500.00
T & R Electric LLC – Service...................954.38
Total PPEL Fund.................................21,725.81
Bankers Trust Company –
Bond #2 Payment..........................13,394.59
Total Debt Service Fund.....................13,394.59
Anderson Erickson Dairy Co – Milk......4,013.58
Clarion Distributing –
Nutrition Supplies...............................144.00
Earthgrain Baking Co’s Inc – Food..........647.63
Goldfield Access Network –
Jan Phone Service..............................127.00
Hanson John & Kerri – Lunch Refund.......19.60
IPERS – IPERSCorrection...................1,166.38
Martin Bros – Equipment......................8,649.38
Total Nutrition Fund............................14,767.39
.....................................................307,333.28
Payroll
Insurance.......................................... 111,013.06
Taxes..................................................33,942.18
H.S.A./H.R.A......................................12,040.00
IPERS.................................................39,239.72
.....................................................196,234.96
Published in the Wright County Monitor
on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
Assessor’s Proposed Budget
Form 673
Iowa Department of Management
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET
ASSESSING JURISDICTION:
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Wright County Assessor
The Conference Board of the above-named Assessing Jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows:
Meeting Date:
Meeting Time:
Meeting Location:
3-3-2014
4:30 PM
Courthouse
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the
supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the Conference Board Clerk. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 673-A) will be furnished upon
request.
Clerk's Telephone Number:
Clerk's Name:
PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
515-532-3737
Shari Plagge
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Expenditures
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
FUND
Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated
Amount
(Use Whole Dollars)
FYE 6-30-2013
FYE 6-30-2014
FYE 6-30-2015 Transfers
Balance
Balance
Other
Transfers To Be Raised
Actual
Re-estimated
Proposed
Out
FY 2015
FY 2015
Receipts
In
By Taxation
1. Assessment Expense
542,582
844,354
486,171
183,563
148,430
12,873
0
508,431
2. FICA
0
0
0
0
0
3. IPERS
0
0
0
0
0
4. Emergency
0
0
0
0
0
5. Unemployment Comp.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6. Tort Liability
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7. TOTAL
542,582
844,354
486,171
0
183,563
148,430
12,873
0
508,431
Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $
0.675
COURTHOUSE
continued from page 4
Female, Sofia R. Lodin born Jan.
27, 2014, to Alexa M. Aleman of
Hancock County.
Female, Addison L. Benz born
Jan. 29, 2014, to Johna C. Benz and
Cory M. Benz of Humboldt County.
Property Transfers
WD – St. Ansgar Mills Inc to
Jeffrey Buseman, City of Belmond,
First Addition, Block 29, Lots 8 and
1 and 25-93-24, as desc. 2-5-14
WD – Annette A. Wolf to Kay
Barkema, City of Belmond, Original
Addition, Block 5, Lots 1 and 2, as
desc. 2-5-14
WD – Marjorie A. Larson to
Shannon S. Muhlenbruch and Carla
J. Muhlenbruch, 36-91-23, and City
of Dows, Original Addition, Block
1, Lots 16 and 17, as desc. 2-5-14
QUIT – David A. Baker and David Allen Baker to Valerie Kim Baker, City of Eagle Grove, Parkview
Addition, Lot 33, as desc. 2-5-14
WD – Joseph Umthum, Rachel
Umthum, and Betty Umthum to Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., 3491-26, as desc. 2-6-14
WD – Ruth E. Bohy to I2I Clarion
Corp, 32-92-24, as desc. 2-6-14
WD – Majernick Revocable Trust,
Mahernick Revocable Trust, Jason
M. Marjernick Trustee, and Susan
E. Majernick Trustee to I2I Clarion
Corp, 32-92-24, as desc. 2-6-14
WD – Rachel Freeman and Rae
Jean Freeman POA to Rachel Freeman LE, Rae Jean Freeman, and
Randall Freeman, 28-91-26, as desc.
2-6-14
WD – Ronadl G. Fjetland and
Candace E. Fjetland to Hawkeye
West Pest Control LLC, 9-92-24, as
desc. 2-7-14
QUIT – Michael D. Anderson and
Angela M. Anderson to Cefernio A.
Perez, Isavra Mancel Castro, and
Isavra Castro Mancel, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 16,
Lot 6, as desc. 2-7-14
QUIT – Sandra J. Cherry to James
A. Cherry Jr., 32-91-26, as desc.
2-10-14
QUIT – Ryan J. Edwards to Brittany D. Loux, City of Eagle Grove,
Hewett’s Second Addition, Block 2,
Lot 6, as desc. 2-10-14
Clerk of Court
Permitting unauthorized person to drive: Leticia Hernandez of
Belmond, $200;
Speeding 55 or under zone (1
thru 5 over): Harry G. Berg of Fort
Dodge, $20; Troy A. Westrum of
Stratford, $20;
Speeding 55 or under zone (6
thru 10 over): Jill M. Newton of
Humboldt, $40; Jose L. Salazar-Rolon of Clarion, $40;
Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5
over): Xi Chen of Roseville, Minn.,
$30;
Speeding over 55 zone (over 20
mph over): Adam J. Freeman of
Burnsville, Minn., $110;
Dark window/windshield: Michael D. Mazza of Johnston, $75;
Violation – financial liability
coverage: Francisco C. Chipahua of
Hampton, $375; Susan J. Gantriis of
Webster City, $375;
Operation without registration
card or plate: James R. Batton of
Eagle Grove, $50; Susan J. Gantriis
of Webster City, $75;
No valid drivers license: Leobardo G. Fuentes of Clarion, $200;
Maria Sanchez of Eagle Grove,
$200;
Failure to obey traffic control
device: Leobardo G. Fuentes of
Clarion, $100;
Failure to obey stop sign and
yield right of way: Maria Sanchez
of Eagle Grove, $100;
Failure to comply with safety
reg. rules: Patrick S. Dolan of Owatonna, Minn., $50;
No drivers license: Bryant Bowdry of Belmond, $200;
District Court
The court issued two search warrants.
State of Iowa vs. Belinda J. Monley, 201 N. Cadwell Ave., Eagle
Grove. The defendant pled guilty
Feb. 7 to the amended charge of assault and was fined $65 plus the 35
percent statutory surcharge, court
appointed attorney fees, restitution
to be determined, court costs, and 48
hours in the county jail with credit
for time served. The original charge
was assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. This sentence is the
result of an incident Nov. 1, 2013,
investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.
City of Dows vs. Nathan D. McGrane, 208 W. Sheppard Street,
Dows. The defendant pled guilty
Feb. 7 to failure to comply with order of mayor and was fined $250 plus
the statutory 35 percent surcharge
and court costs. This sentence is the
result of an incident Oct. 25, 2013,
investigated by the Dows Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Bradley D. Allen, 614 SE 1st Street, Eagle Grove.
The defendant pled guilty Feb. 13 to
disorderly conduct – fighting or violent behavior and was fined $65 plus
the statutory 35 percent surcharge
and court costs. This sentence is the
result of an incident Nov. 5, 2013,
investigated by the Eagle Grove Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Douglas R. Humphrey, 715 2nd Street NW, Clarion.
The defendant was found innocent
Feb. 13 to the charge of violation of
a no contact order. Case was originally filed on Dec. 23, 2013.
State of Iowa vs. Mario R. Landeros, 709 1st Street NW, Clarion. The
defendant pled guilty Feb. 13 to domestic abuse assault and was fined
$100 plus the statutory 35 percent
surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident Jan.
14 investigated by the Clarion Police
Department.
State of Iowa vs. Homer A. Martz, Jr., PO Box 101, Dickens. The
defendant pled guilty Feb. 7 to the
amended charge of driving while
suspended and was fined $250 plus
the statutory 35 percent surcharge,
court appointed attorney fees, restitution to be determined at a later
date, and court costs. The original
charge was driving while revoked.
This sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 18, 2013, investigated by
the Eagle Grove Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Zebulun T. McFadden, 302 W. Train, Dows. The
defendant pled guilty Feb. 7 to driving while revoked and was fined
$1,000 plus the 35 percent statutory
surcharge, court appointed attorney
fees, $10 D.A.R.E. surcharge, restitution to be determined at a later
date, court costs, and 14 days in
the county jail with credit for time
served. This sentence is the result
of an incident Dec. 12, 2013, investigated by the Dows Police Department.
404 N. Main • Clarion
Ph: 515-532-2869
Seth Morton
Robert Morton
Reg Morton
Tracy Morton
Office: 641-866-6866
Toll Free: 1-877-MORTS-INC
(1-877-667-8746)
Dr. Pamela
Kelch
Dentist
532-3343
Clarion
Dr. Snively
& Gildner, P.C.
optometrists
Medicare/Medicaid Accepted
Open Mon. - Tues. 8-6
Wed.-Thurs. 8-5
Friday 8-Noon
Clarion
532-3630
Belmond
444-3380
Advertise your
business here
CAll
515-532-2871
Pollard Family
dentistry.com
• commercial printing
• copy machine • office supplies
• wedding invitations
515.532.9151
214 north Main
Clarion, iowa
532-2878
• Farmland Real Estate
• Farm Management
• Farmland Auction
Iowa Specialty Burton E. tracy
& co. P.c.
hospital
Community
Pharmacy
215 13th Avenue SW, Clarion
Conveniently located in
Iowa Specialty Hospital
515.532.2801
Certified Public
Accountant
902 Central Ave. E.
Clarion
Phone: 515-532-6681
Fax: 515-532-2405
Accepting new patients.
“Complete Family Dentistry”
515-448-5022
We provide ALL
aspects of Dental Care.
Martin
StoragE
unitS
in Goldfield
All 10 ft. by 20 ft. Units
515-825-3958
Estlund
Heating and
Air Conditioning
515-832-2770
• Lennox Dealer
• Quality Service
• Geo-Thermal
a.D. tEch
SolutionS
Computer and
Network Repair.
Virus Removal
Mon. - Wed. and Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
207 North Main Street
(515) 532-2157
[email protected]
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County Monitor
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business here
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& The Wright
Reminder
Service on
refrigerators, freezers
& air conditioners.
Mike Vodraska
Commercial
Clarion, Iowa
515-532-3562
TimoThy m. Anderson
ATTorney AT LAw
Knoshaug anderson
Law office
120 centraL avenue east
P.o. Box 111
cLarion, iowa 50525
teLePhone (515) 532-2821
cLarion toLL free (877) 532-2821
facimiLie (515) 532-2450
garner toLL free (866) 923-2769
continuing instructional credit for
commercial pesticide applicators
certified in categories 4 and 10.
Topics to be covered include effects
of pesticides on groundwater and
other non-target sites; pesticide
stewardship; and pests, pest
management, and pesticides.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
also will be offered this year.
Interested participants should bring
their CCA number to the program.
Additional information and
registration forms for this and other
courses offered by the PME program
can be accessed at www.extension.
iastate.edu/PME/.
will be offering a driver’s education
class in Fort Dodge, beginning
March 3 to April 10, meeting
Monday and Thursday evenings.
The course consists of 30 hours of
classroom and 6 hours of driving per
student.
age and have a valid driver’s permit
to take this class. Pre-registration
and pre-payment are required.
For additional information or
to obtain a registration form,
please contact the Transportation
Technology Center at 515-574-1971.
ECC announces 2013
Fall Term Dean’s List
UI students receive degrees
after 2013 fall session
Lloyd Named to Dean’
List at Simpson College
College News
One hundred fifty-eight students
have been named to the Fall 2013
(August to December) dean’s list
at Ellsworth Community College.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List,
students must have taken 12 or more
credit hours during the semester (a
full-time class load) and have earned
at least a 3.5 grade point average
while attending ECC classes in Iowa
Falls or online. Part-time students
are not included on this list, and
developmental courses do not count
toward a student’s GPA. The staff
and administration congratulate
these students for their academic
excellence.
Steven Chapman of Belmond
and Timothy Hamilton of Clarion
were both named to the dean’s list.
Hamilton had a perfect 4.0 grade
point average.
Northwest announces fall
2013 trimester honor rolls
Iowa Lakes Community
College Fall Honors
List Released
DireCtory
“Portrait Studio”
Wright County will host a Seed
Treatment Continuing Instructional
Course (CIC) for commercial
pesticide applicators, Wednesday,
Feb. 26. The program will be shown
at locations across Iowa through the
Iowa State University Extension and
Outreach Pest Management and the
Environment program (PME).
The local attendance site is 210
1st Street S.W., Clarion. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course
runs from 9 to 11 a.m. There is
a registration fee for this class.
To register or to obtain additional
information about the CIC, contact
Kelly at the ISU Extension and
Outreach office in Wright County by
phoning 515-532-3453.
The
course
will
provide
The Office of the Registrar at
Northwest Missouri State University
announced the names of students
named to the Academic Honor Roll
at the end of the 2013 fall trimester.
Christopher L. Choquette of Eagle
Grove was named to the academic
honor roll.
To be included on the Academic
Honor Roll a student must carry a
minimum of 12 credit hours and
attain a grade point average of 3.50
or above on a 4.00 scale.
Business & Professional
• Well Systems
• Water Conditioning
• Plumbing
• Backhoe/Trenching
• Sewer systems
Seed Treatment Course Scheduled for Feb. 26
Papering, Staining,
Varnishing Commercial,
Residential, Farm Buildings
raDeChel
Painting Services
Craig:
515-293-1196
Scott:
515-371-2386
Valerie Newhouse, President of
Iowa Lakes Community College,
has released the fall honors list
of full-time students who have
demonstrated academic excellence
by earning at least a grade point
average of 3.25 (based on a 4.00) or
higher.
Autumn Wood of Clarion and
Christina Hungate of Eagle Grove
were both named to the dean’s list.
Fall semester students who have
achieved a 3.25 grade point average
or better are recognized by inclusion
on the dean’s list. Those with a 4.00
(A) average are on the President’s
list.
Driver’s
Education
Class
Iowa Central Community College
The student must be 14 years of
The University of Iowa awarded
an estimated 1,500 degrees at the
close of the 2013 fall session.
Area graduates included the
following:
Belmond: Christa M. Knoll,
bachelor of science in nursing.
Clarion:
Allison
Cramer,
bachelor of arts with major in
international studies and certificate
in entrepreneurial management; and
Alison R. March, doctor of physical
therapy.
Eagle Grove: Mary E. Choquette,
bachelor of arts with major in
interdepartmental
studies
and
certificate
in
entrepreneurial
management; and Amanda L. Elston,
bachelor of science in nursing.
Waldorf College
Releases Dean’s List
Three area students have been
named to the Fall 2013 dean’s list at
Waldorf College.
To receive the honor, students
must earn a grade point average
of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and
complete a minimum of 12 credits
during the semester.
Students on the dean’s list include:
Clarion: Jenna Tegtmeyer
Kanawha: Leah Deutsch
Renwick: David Toomsen
DMACC’s Fall
Semester President’s List
Des Moines Area Community
College President Rob Denson
recently released the names of
students eligible for the fall semester
president’s list. To be eligible, a
student must have earned a 4.0 grade
point average.
Jacey Anderson, a pre-nursing
student from Clarion was named to
the president’s list.
Northwest announces fall
2013 trimester graduates
The Office of the Registrar and
the Graduate School at Northwest
Missouri State University have
released the names of students who
completed requirements for degrees
at the conclusion of the 2013 fall
trimester.
Christopher L. Choquette of
Eagle Grove earned a bachelor of
technology.
Shanice Lloyd, daughter of John
and Linda Lloyd of Goldfield, was
named to the dean’s list at Simpson
College in Indianola for the fall
semester. To be named to the dean’s
list, a student must have a GPA of
3.70 – 3.99.
NIACC releases
2013 Honor Rolls
North Iowa Area Community
College is pleased to announce that
698 individuals have been named
to the 2013 fall term dean’s list and
president’s Llist. These students
represent 100 Iowa communities,
6 states outside of Iowa and 6
countries outside of the United
States. Students are listed below by
hometown.
President’s List
Students who complete a minimum
of six semester hours and earn a 3.54.0 term grade point average in an
academic semester will be honored
by being named to the president’s
list.
Belmond: Breanne J. Chapman,
Colin A. Lane and Aaron R. Nelson.
Clarion: Seth J. Koenig and
Jeanette L. Tate.
Crystal
Lake:
Ashley
E.
(McGonigle) Andersen.
Kanawha:
Samantha
R.
Hernandez, Kaylee L. Owens and
Mackenzie K. Yeakel.
Dean’s List
Students who complete a
minimum of six semester hours and
earn a 3.25-3.49 term grade point
average in an academic semester
will be honored by being named to
the dean’s list.
Belmond: Halie J. Depuew,
Joshua A. Gavin, Chelsey J. Hansen
and Jason W. McWhorter.
Dows: Logan A. State.
Kanawha: David J. Schreur.
Rowan: Dustin J. Bruns.
McMurray named to Drake
University Dean’s List
Christian McMurray of Meservey
was named to the Drake University
dean’s list for the Fall 2013 semester.
Students must achieve a grade-point
average of 3.5 or above to earn this
honor.
Church news
CLARION AREA
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion
Rev. Don Morrison
•Sunday, Feb. 23
8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday
School, 11:00am Contemporary Service
•Monday, Feb. 24
3:30 to 6:00pm Hiz Kidz
•Tuesday, Feb. 25
12:00noon Book Club, 1:30 to 3:30pm Bible
Study
•Wednesday, Feb. 26
7:30am Bible Study in Fireside Room, 3:30
50 5:00pm CHICKS, 4:30pm Bible Study in
Fireside Room, 6:00pm Praise Team practice
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
420 1st Street N.W., Clarion
Rev. Ronald Nelson
515-532-3440
•Thursday, Feb. 20
9:00am Sew Day
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:30am Sunday School, 10:00am Fellowship,
10:45am Worship
•Monday, Feb. 24
3:30pm Hiz Kids at Methodist Church
•Tuesday, Feb. 25
1:00pm Pastors’ text study in Jewell
7:00pm Confirmation
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
CONGREGATIONAL
121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion
Pastor Bill Kem
515-532-2269
•Sunday, Feb. 23
10:15am SS at UPC, 10:15am Fellowship at
UCC, 11:00am Worship
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF THE
NAZARENE
Dana Wendel, Minister
1010 2nd Street SW, Clarion
532-2330 or 532-6686
•Sunday
9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:45 am - Worship
Service free lunch following service
•Tuesday
11:00 am - Prayer (Hiemstra’s)
•Wednesday
7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study
THE DWELLING PLACE
Pastor Kim Lee
912 Central Ave East
515-293-2822
• Sundays
10:00am Services, 10:00am Kids Alive
Ministry
• Wednesdays
7:00 pm Corporate Prayer
GOLDFIELD AREA
CHURCH OF CHRIST
420 North Main, Clarion
Pastor Warren Curry
515-532-3273
No SHINE (4th – 6th grade girls)
•Saturday, Feb. 22
7:00am Ecumencial Ladies Book Study at
grounded
Sunday, Feb. 23
9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship
Service, 4:00-7:00pm Family Fun Night at
Cross Roads in Goldfield
•Monday, Feb. 24
3:30 to 6:00pm Hiz Kidz at Methodist Church
•Tuesday, Feb. 25
6:00am Iron Men – Community Men’s
Group at church office
10:00am Prayer Time at Sandy Stephenson’s
home, 3:45pm Bible Bowl Practice and
CHICKS at Methodist Church, 5:00pm God’s
Team (4th – 6th grade boys), 6:00pm Bible
Study – Daniel – at church office
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC
608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion
Father Nils Hernandez, Pastor
515-532-3586
• Friday, Feb. 21
7:40am Rosary at St. John in Clarion, 8:00am
Mass at St. John in Clarion
3:40pm Rosary at Sacred Heart in Eagle
Grove, 4:00pm Mass at Sacred Heart in Eagle
Grove, 8:00pm Mass in Spanish at St. John
•Sunday, Feb. 23
8:00am Mass at St. Francis in Belmond,
10:10am Rosary at St. John in Clarion,
10:30am Mass at St. John in Clarion
•Monday, Feb. 24
6:15pm RCIA/Adult Catechesis at St. John in
Clarion
6:30pm Youth Faith Formation Class at St.
John in Clarion and 1st Reconciliation at St.
John in Clarion
9:00am Sewing Circle at St. John in Clarion,
7:00pm Cluster Pastoral Council at St. John in
Clarion
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
219 First Street N.W., Clarion
Bill Kem, Pastor
515-532-2709
10:00am Friendship Ministry
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:00am Worship with Communion, 10:00am
Sunday School, 5:30pm Soup Supper and
Bingo
•Tuesday, Feb. 25
10:00am Prayer Group
6:00am Early Risers, Confirmation
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
220 Oak Street, Goldfield
Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor
515-825-3581
www.goldfieldupc.com
[email protected]
9:15am TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
weigh in and meeting. Use north door. New
members always welcome, 5:30pm Support
and Recovery for Youth, 7:00pm Support and
Recovery for Adults
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:15am Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am
Choir practice in east basement, 10:30am
Worship Service, 11:30am Fellowship Coffee
2:00pm Story-time in Rose Room, 6:00pm
Supper’s On – a free meal for the community
LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Goldfield
Pastor Truman Larson
•Sunday
9:00 am Worship Service, 10:15 am Sunday
School and Confirmation.
PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST
422 North Washington St.,
Goldfield
Bob Dishman
515-825-3911
•Sunday
9:15 am Bible School, 10:15 am Worship
Service-Communion
observed
weekly;
childcare available and Children’s Church,
11:00 am WWE/Jr. Worship
GOLDFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
P.O. Box 190
Pastor Christina Perkins
Craig Carlson, Youth Minister
515-825-3754
•Sundays
10:30 am – Worship
Optometrists
Master ASE Certified
ROWAN AREA
UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN
Pastor Nancy Hofmeister
811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Worship
Service, 11:00am Coffee Fellowship
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Missouri Synod
Jct. Highway 69 & 3
Pastor Mark Peterson
•Sunday
10:30 am - Divine Service
11:45 am - Bible Study
DOWS AREA
ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL
202 Fairview St., Dows
515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor
• Sundays
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
including adults; 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry
available; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with
childcare available
• Wednesdays
7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study with Nursery,
Children and Youth Ministry
SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH
109 N. Eskridge St., Dows
Dows / www.sgcdows.com
Doug Holmes, Pastor
• Sundays
10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee;11:15am
Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Dows
Pastor Ron Nelson
6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:00am Worship, 10:00am Sunday School
and Coffee
1:00pm
FLCW
Workshop,
5:00pm
Confirmation
FIRST REFORMED
214 Brown St., Alexander
Pastor Phillip Arnold
• Sundays
8:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School in the
Sunshine Room; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45
a.m. - Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. - HS Youth
Group Meeting; 7 p.m. - Pastor Phil’s Radio
Ministry on KLMJ
• Wednesdays
4:00p.m. - Catechism, Grades 1-8; 7:00p.m.
- High School
IMMANUEL U.C.C.
204 E. South St., Latimer
Pastor Lindsey Braun
• Sunday
9:30am - Worship
•Monday
7:00pm - Pastor Lindsey back from vacation
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
304 W. Main, Latimer
Travis Berg, Pastor
• Wednesday
6:30pm - Elders
• Saturday
7:00pm - Vespers
• Sunday
9:00a.m. - Worship; 10:15 a.m. - ABC /
Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford
Erling Shultz, Pastor
• Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m.
Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m. Worship (M)
• Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/AA Bible
Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH
3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg
Ron Lotz, Pastor
515-325-6210
9:30am to 11:00am MAC Fit fitness class for
women of all ages
• Sunday, Feb. 23
8:00 to 9:30am Café open, 9:00am Sunday
School for all ages, 10:00am Worship service,
12:00noon All church potluck dinner to
welcome new members, 5:00 to 9:00pm The
Café, 6:00pm Worship
•Monday, Feb. 24
7:00am Sr. High students meet Pastor Jim for
coffee at the Morning Glory in Webster City
•Tuesday, Feb. 25
6:00am Men’s Bible Study
7:00am Senior High students coffee with Pastor
Jim at grounded in Clarion, 6:00 to 7:00pm
Café open, 6:00pm Pizza Supper, 6:30pm
Awana, Jr. High, and Women’s Bible Study,
7:00pm Senior High Youth, Men’s Study and
Financial Peace University class
NAZARETH LUTHERAN
Coulter
Pastor Dave Bernhardt
• Sunday
10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship
Service
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515-532-2887
One week before Christmas
2013, after being sick for several
weeks. Christine Holst, daughter
of Mike and Lorna Holst, received
the news that all families pray
not to hear. She was diagnosed
with Diffused B cell Lymphoma
at the age of 30. Christine was
hospitalized at University Hospitals
in Iowa City to start treatments
immediately. Following numerous
complications, that involved several
invasive surgical procedures and
hospitalization in the intensive care
unit. Christine passed away Jan. 8,
2014.
A benefit is being held Saturday,
Feb. 22, to help her family with
expenses.
The day will begin with breakfast
from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the
Leinbach Center in Belmond. The
meal will consist of French toast,
scrambled eggs, sausage, and orange
juice or coffee. It is sponsored by St.
Olaf Lutheran Church, Belmond;
CLARION MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
IS SPONSORING FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION
First Lutheran Church of Clarion
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 • 5-7 PM
823 11th Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401
Eat pancakes & sausages made by the Ministers Of the Clarion
churches. Learn about this Ancient tradition in preparation for Lent.
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as
Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all
they want of everything and anything they want as the
following day is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of a
long fast period for Christians.
920 Central Ave E
Clarion
515-532-2425
All of us need GodÕ s help to live well for ourselves and
among others.
God will guide us if we ask and are open.
Let God lead you to church this week.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Psalm 119-33-40
Matthew 5:38-48
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany
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Clarion
515-532-2233
Goodell Betterment Board; and
Holst Family Benefit Committee.
Supper will be held at the Goodell
Community Center in Goodell
starting at 4:30 p.m. The meal will
consist of pork sandwich, chips,
beans, chicken and biscuits, bars,
and lemonade or coffee. The supper
meal is sponsored by the Holst
Family Benefit Committee.
An auction will be held at 6:30
p.m. with a DJ and adult beverages
to follow. Donations for the auction
may be delivered to the Goodell
Community Hall between 5 and 7
p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
Matching funds will be provided
by the Thrivent Financial. All
proceeds will be used to assist the
family with expenses incurred during
their time of loss. Any monetary
gifts to the Holst Family Benefit
may be deposited at Northwest Bank
in Belmond.
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stretch and lost by a score of 65-61.
It was a game in which the Cowgirls
should have won, leading 15 points
at one time in the third quarter. But it
wasn’t to be as Dows couldn’t miss
in the last quarter, and scored about
as many points in the last quarter as
they had scored all night long.
70 Years Ago
February 24, 1944
A grain of corn that had been in R.
Schlichter’s inner ear long enough to
root and grow fast to the membrane
was recently removed. The 10-yearold Woodward boy is recovering but
it is believed that he may lose the
hearing in the ear.
Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Durrant
received a cablegram from their son,
Capt. M. J. Durrant, last Monday,
Feb. 14, extending greetings to
his mother for her birthday. Capt.
Durrant is somewhere in the Pacific.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rowen of
Rowan have received word that their
son, Gilbert, has been promoted to
the rank of corporal at Lakeland,
Fla., where he is now stationed in the
army air corps. Cpl. Rowen was also
awarded the good conduct medal.
He entered the service in December,
1942.
Holst Benefit planned
for Saturday, February 22
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Funeral Home
110 13th Avenue SW
Clarion, Iowa 50525
35 Years Ago
February 22, 1979
Ann Collier, Dawn Grathwohl,
Dave Lester, Dave Mraz, Frank
Weir, and Angie Weiss, Clarion
High School seniors, were among
the 2,538 students named by the
Iowa College Aid Commission as
State of Iowa scholars. Each State
of Iowa scholar received a certificate
of appreciation signed by Governor
Ray and the Commission. They
are eligible to apply for monetary
awards for tuition at an eligible
college, university, area school
nursing school, or business school.
Monetary scholarships will be
announced by May 1, with awards
ranging from $100 to $600.
The annual Campfire Candy
Party was held February 18 at the
I.P.S. Hall. Candy Queen was Kim
Pals, selling 360 boxes. Kim is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pals.
Princesses were Barb Kreitlow with
200 boxes and Cyndi Skrovig with
156 boxes. Barb is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kreitlow.
Cyndi is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Skrovig.
The Clarion Cowgirls outplayed
the Dows girls for three and one half
quarters, but ran out of gas down the
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Clarion, IA 50525-1311
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WRIGHT CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
1730 130th Street, Kanawha
641-762-3947
•Sunday
9:30 am - Morning Worship, 10:30 am Fellowship, 11:00 am - Sunday School, 6:00
pm - Evening Worship
Shawn W. Hill, Pastor
• Sundays
8:45a.m. - Alexander Methodist Worship;
9:00a.m. - Dows Sunday School; 10:00a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church
on first two Sundays each month and at United
Methodist Church on remaining Sundays
• Thursdays
9 a.m. - Presbyterian Women
Tax preparation
in Spanish
1502 Central Ave. W.
223 Central Ave.W
Clarion
PO box 146
Belmond
444-3380
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Zach Fischer
2137 Hancock Avenue
515-825-3110
•Sunday
9:30 am - Sunday School, 10:30 am - Worship
Service, 6:00 pm - Evening Service
•Wednesday
7:00 pm - Prayer meeting; Souled Out Group,
Kids Club for ages 4 years to 6th grade
UNITED METHODIST
& PRESBYTERIAN
Dows / Alexander
HOLMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
515-825-3660
•Friday, Feb. 21
9:00am The Joy of Discovery Bible Study at
Samuel
•Sunday, Feb. 23
9:45am
Sunday
School,
10:45am
Contemporary Worship with Communion
9:00am Sew Day, 5:45pm Confirmation at
Dr. Snively & Bruce’s
Gildner, P.C. Auto Service
Samuel
9:30am Newsletter Assembly at Samuel,
10:00am Pastors’ Prayer
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HAROLD L. ASKVIG
Harold L. Askvig, 78, of Clarion
passed away Wednesday, February
12, 2014 at his home in Clarion.
Funeral services for Harold
Askvig was held at 10:30 a.m.,
on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at
Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central
Avenue East in Clarion, with Pastor
Warren Curry officiating. Burial will
be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held on Friday,
February 14, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00
p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801
Central Avenue East in Clarion.
Harold Larry Askvig was born
March 24, 1935 in Goldfield to
Tillman Barnhart and Rose Charlotte
(Borel) Askvig. He graduated from
Goldfield High School.
After high school, Harold served
in the National Guard and was
united in marriage to Pauline Faye
Campbell on August 30, 1953 in
Atchison, Kansas. To this union,
four sons were born.
Harold and Pauline made their
home in Clarion, where Harold
worked for his father-in-law at the
grocery store. He later worked as a
delivery man for the dairy in Clarion,
and as a dispatcher at Umthun
Trucking for more than 30 years.
Harold was an avid baseball
fan, he and his brother Rich were
offered a tryout with the Yankees.
He remained a loyal Yankees fan for
the rest of his life. He also loved the
Iowa Hawkeyes. He enjoyed hunting
and fishing, spending time with his
family and taking family vacations.
He and his siblings were very tight
knit, and they held reunions every
summer for many years.
Harold is survived by his children,
Dave (Cheryl) Askvig of Clarion,
and their children Todd and Andrea;
Frank Askvig of Des Moines and
his children Josie and Cody; Kim
(Julaine) Askvig of Wyoming and
their children Angela, Heather, Sarah
and Jacob; and Larry (Mary) Askvig
of Washington and their sons Seth,
Shannon, Lane and Miles; 18 greatgrandchilren; brothers Merl Askvig
of Eagle Grove and Richard Askvig
of Wyoming; sisters Ardith Holton
of Minnesota, Darlene Kastler of
Woolstock and Doris Mayes of Des
Moines; along with numerous nieces
and nephews and other relatives.
Harold was preceded in death by
his parents, grandson Kevin Askvig,
brothers James Askvig and Harry
Askvig and sisters Ida Nelson and
Vera Askvig.
WILLIS DALE HINES
Willis Dale Hines, 85, of Clarion
passed away Saturday, February 15,
2014 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in
Clarion with family by his side.
Memorial Services for Bill Hines
were held Tuesday, February 18,
2014 at 11:00 a.m., at the United
Church of Christ Congregational,
121 Third Avenue Northwest, with
Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Burial
was at Evergreen Cemetery in
Clarion.
Willis “Bill” Hines was born
November 24, 1928 in Clarion,
Iowa to Francis and Sylvia (Brooks)
Hines. He was the fourth of 8
children. At age eight, the family
moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa,
returning to Clarion at age 15. He
graduated from Clarion High in
1947.
Holy Family Cluster prepares
for Haiti Medical Mission Trip # 4
The Holy Family Cluster, which
includes St. John Parish in Clarion;
Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove; and St.
Francis Xavier in Belmond; have a
Sister Parish located in Anse Rouge,
Haiti. This bond with “Parish Twinning of the America’s” was started in
2003. The Cluster supports 7 parishes and 5 schools, one of which they
completed in 2012. Medical Mission #4 is planned for mid March,
the fourth visit since the devastating
Earthquake in 2010.
The 2014 Medical Team includes:
Dr. Mike and Pam Whitters; Monica
Siemens; Monica Staudt; Mickey
Cooper and her daughters Katie
Legvold and Leslie Cooper; Louis
Shriver; Perry Brown; Jerry Temeyer; Dr. Tim Nagel and his daughter,
Clare Nagel.
Because they are blessed to have
their own Pharmacist on the team,
Mickey Cooper, she is able to get
medicines at cost, so donations to-
Birth
Announcements
Baby Girl Tautges
Joe and Katie Tautges of Belmond
are pleased to announce the birth
of daughter, Shea Lee Tautges, on
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Shea
weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at
birth. She was welcomed home by
big sister, Ava Tautges, 22 months.
Proud grandparents are Jim and
Priscilla Meyer of Belmond and
Milly and Mary Tautges of Brainerd,
Minn.
ward these are appreciated, also assuring they have the right quantities
and medicine with them.
The team is very anxious to return
and offer their basic medical assessments and support. They are also excited to see a Sewing Trade School
that started this past fall, thanks to
the 13 treadles sewing machines that
have been donated and shipped by
sea container!
In April, they will be sending numerous items by sea shipment again,
including school and sewing supplies, eyeglasses, playground equipment, small toys and handmade
dolls. Since last years visit, the Cluster has collected 500 dolls through
the www.dollydonation.com website and are hoping for 100 more, so
that each of the 600 students in their
schools can receive a cuddly doll.
These have arrived from Oregon
to Pennsylvania, and countries of
United Kingdom, New Zealand, and
Canada! Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
FCCLA members, led by Shannon
Leist, are in the process of sewing
dolls to help too! Anyone wishing to
donate above items may contact any
team member or drop off at the three
parishes or Eagle Pharmacy.
“Reflections from Haiti” a book
written by Monica Staudt, includes
stories and photos from the first
three medical mission trips. It may
be purchased at “That Iowa Girl”
“Eagle Pharmacy” or by contacting
her at 825-3809 or staudt5@wmtel.
net.
They appreciate all the community support. Together, they are making a difference! Please pray for the
team for a safe and successful mission.
WILLIAM MICHAEL GANNON
William Michael Gannon, 54,
from San Diego, Calif., died on
Sunday, February 9, 2014, peacefully
at his home. Bill was born on April
7, 1959, in Clarion to Bernard (Bud)
Gannon and Marian Gannon.
He graduated from Clarion
High School in 1977 and from Cal
Bill married Anna Marie Wampler
on November 20, 1948. To this
union, three children were born.
Bill worked at the Clarion Dairy
and Anderson Erickson for 20 years.
He then served the city of Clarion
as a police officer while operating
a construction business in Clarion
with Annie.
Bill loved golfing, tennis, fishing,
canoeing, hunting, billiards, and his
grandchildren. In retirement, Annie
and Bill went to Harlingen, Texas
at Park Place Estates for 17 years
where they made many new friends.
Bill and Annie are 50 year members
of the Clarion UCC.
Bill is survived by his wife Anna
Marie; children Rochelle “Rocky”
(Bill Hickey) Barth of Panora, Iowa,
Debra (Larry) Nelson of Clarion,
Billy (Cheryl) Hines of Burr Ridge,
Illinois, and Lisa Ambrose of Omaha,
Nebraska; grandchildren Kristina
(Steve) Aldred, Jamie (Stacy) Barth,
Lori (Matt) Vaske, Annie (John)
Fitzgerald, Jeff (Erin) Nelson, Tracy
(Steve) Schovain, William Hines,
Joey Ambrose, Blair Carnazzo;
10 great-grandchildren and 4 step
great-grandchildren; sister Marlene
Andreasen, and brother Bennie Jo
Hines.
Bill was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers, Ray, Bob,
and Burt; and two sisters, Marjorie
Hulbert and Lila Carpenter.
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion,
was in charge of the arrangements.
Lutheran majoring in journalism
1983. He continued to receive his
masters in business.
He enjoyed sports, music,
movies, and writing. The highlight
of his life was two daughters and
granddaughter. He so enjoyed
sharing stories of their humor and
personalities.
He was survived by his daughter,
Rachel Gannon and Megan Gannon,
both from California, his life
partner LaDonna Gannon and his
granddaughter Kylee. He was also
survived by his sisters, Julie (Mike)
Sheriff of Flower Mound, Texas;
Kathy (Bob) Deimerly of Clarion;
Laurie LaRue of Des Moines; his
brothers, Tim Gannon of Huntington
Beach, Calif.; and Scott (Tina)
Gannon of Valencia, Calif.; along
with many nieces and nephews,
aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Mud and Marian.
He was loved by many and his
memory will carry on for many
years.
Elizabeth Montag and Greg
Raasch announce engagement
Elizabeth Montag and Greg
Raasch of Ankeny are pleased to
announce their engagement and
upcoming wedding.
Elizabeth is the daughter of
Phil and Vicky Montag of Dows.
She is a graduate of Belmond High
School and attended DMACC.
Elizabeth is employed by Wells
Farfo in West Des Moines.
Garth Willis 80th Birthday
Garth Willis will celebrate his
80th birthday on Friday, Feb. 28.
His wife is Donna. Their children
are Nancy, Deb, Neil, and Karen.
Cards may be sent to: Garth
Willis, 130 130th Street, Dows IA
50071.
Happy 90th
Birthday
Great Grandpa!
from
Tanner & Ryley
Growing older
is unavoidable
Growing up is optional
A.D. Tech Solutions and
Clarion Public Library Presents
Windows XP Ends,
Windows 8 Begins
Free Seminar
Wednesday, March 5 • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Clarion Public Library meeting room
302 N Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525
Microsoft will end support of Windows XP on April 8, 2014
• What does that mean for me?
• Can I still run Windows XP?
• What is the best Windows option for me?
• What is Windows 8?
A.D. Tech Solutions and Clarion Public Library invite you to come learn
how you and your computer can keep up with changing technology
Greg is the son of Bill and
Judi Raasch of Greenfield. He is a
graduate of Nodaway Valley High
School and attended DMACC.
Greg is employed by Wells Fargo
in West Des Moines.
The couple will be wed at
King’s Pointe in Storm Lake on
May 17, 2014.
Send silly cards to:
Rich Tesdahl
1765 Hancock Ave
Clarion, IA 50525
Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating and
Air Conditioning, Inc.
Eagle Grove/Clarion • 515-448-3456
Residential & Commercial Plumbing & Heating
We service any Brand/Model
24-7 Emergency Service
Furnaces
Air Conditioners
Boilers
Heat Pumps
Geothermal
Fireplaces
Water Heaters
Ductless Systems
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Introducing the 3 Series...
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to our
family and friends for all the
calls, cards, food, flowers,
plants and memorials we received at this time of the loss
of our wife, mother and grandmother. Also thank you for the
wonderful care she received
from Dr. Mike Whitters, Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation, Wright County Hospice,
Clarion Volunteer Ambulance
and the Iowa Specialty Hospital. Your thoughtfulness has
been greatly appreciated!
The Family of
Mary Middleton
Harold, Dori, Scott, Rod,
Spook, Punk and families
Receiver-In-Canal (RIC)
Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
Smaller, sleek design allows you to control your volume!
Stop and see us at our new office!
Hearing Unlimited- Clarion office
900 Central Ave. E (Hwy. 3)
(Wright Eyes By Danny)
Mike Smith
National Board Certified
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Clarion, IA 50525
Call Today! 515-509-2006
or 1-888-885-1935
Page 8 • The Wright County Monitor Thursday, February 20, 2014
Clarion-Goldfield
FFA Members
Front Row: Grant Sebby - Treasurer, Bret Crees- Assistant to Officers, Ben Jacobsen-Sentinel, Breanna Ellis-Vice President, Sam Jergenson- Secretary. 2nd row: Shanee Tate, Bret Crees, Katie Molloy, Alexis
Gatewood, Emma Konvalinka, Matt Magee, Zack Leist, Cassie Hanson. 3rd Row: Filip Vatne, Sarah Lund, Megan Lund, Dylan Pate, Brandon Hagie, Tyler Steiner, Gavin Disney. Back Row: Tristan Mewes,
Max Weidemann, Megan Christensen, Alexandra Keller, Megan Zwiefel, Clay Ellis, Brendon Boyd, Eryn Ulven. Not Pictured: Nathan Anderson, Ryan Anderson-Reporter, Lucas Clagett, Brandon Hagie,
Austin Keller-President, Lucas Lienemann, Chris Staudt, Tyler Steiner, Brandon Zwiefel.
We proudly congratulate
our local FFA chapter on
another successful year!
We salute the
National FFA
Organization
for continuing to make a
positive impact in the lives
of our students by
developing their
leadership skills through
agricultural education.
February 15 - 22
is proudly sponsored by the following business:
Dr. Pamela K. Kelch DDS PC
515-532-3343
515-532-3793
Murray Wise and Associates
515-532-2878
Iowa Specialty Hospital
Clarion – 866-426-4188
Belmond – 866-643-2622
Lifetouch
Wright County Monitor
Wright Reminder
515-532-2871
To learn how to get your business added to this list,
please contact Frankie or Jennifer at 515-532-2871
MEDICAL HELP WANTED
PARAMEDIC/ER REGISTERED NURSE: Full-time position in Clarion. Hours are 11:00
a.m. –11:30 p.m. but will require flexibility. Position requires working every third weekend
and a holiday rotation. Will cover transfers and assist in the Emergency Department
and include 911 calls if working in Belmond. Paramedic or RN with EMS experience
preferred. Will be required to acquire RN Exception through Iowa Specialty Hospital. Will
be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: Full-time position in Clarion. Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30
p.m. and a Saturday morning rotation. Duties include, but not limited to: assisting
customers, cash register operations, data entry, ordering/receiving of inventory, billing
and answering telephones. Position requires certification or to become certified within
12 months of employment.
WEEKEND PACKAGE REGISTERED NURSE: Day shift position in Clarion. This position
will be working 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a minimum of 5
out of 6 weekends and includes a holiday rotation. Requires current license in the State
of Iowa as an RN and experience preferred. ACLS, BLS, PALS & TNCC preferred. Will
be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
Clarion Housing apartments
in Clarion, iowa
1 bedroom apartments available
reasonable rents, 1 Bdr. $275, 2Bdr. $330
for elderly (62 years of age or older) or disabled of an age.
• Laundry facilities available.
• Large Community Center.
• Water, sewer, garbage included in rent.
• 3 locations to choose from.
• Rental assistance available through MIRHA.
Contact Karen in Clarion at: 515-851-8344 or
NOTICE: Garage door sales, service
and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators.
For prompt service, phone Mike
Sampson in Kanawha at 641-7623330
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FOR SALE
1-800-956-1618 208 e. state st. algona
FOR SALE: GE Cool White fluorescent light bulbs. There are 14
which are 8 feet long and 60 watts,
asking $3 a piece. There are 26
which are 4 feet long and 34 watts,
asking $2 a piece. Inquire at MidAmerica Publishing Corporation, 9
2nd St. NW, Hampton, IA. Ask for
Dan.
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Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application,
apply on-line at www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com or contact the Human Resources Department
at 515-602-9801 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent
adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.
General labor
Masterson Staffing Solutions is looking for
people for general labor positions in Clarion.
Must be reliable and have excellent attendance.
WWW.IOWASPECIALTYHOSPITAL.COM
Belmond - 403 1st Street SE
866-643-2622
Clarion - 1316 S. Main Street
866-426-4188
To be considered for these opportunities please
Stop by the Train Depot in Clarion on
Thursdays between 10am-2pm.
302 N Main St Clarion IA • 641-423-1830
Pressure Washer Repair
• Most brands • Hot or cold units
• Large parts inventory • New • Used • Rentals
Masterson Staffing is an equal opportunity employer
CaMpbeLL’s
103 W. Hwy. 3 • Goldfield • 515-825-3777
It’s always worth the drive!
Thank you
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HOUSE FOR SALE: (Will Sell On
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515-293-1860
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FOR RENT: 1 bedroom for rent. Call
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and some new carpet. Newer appliances. Owner pays water and sewer.
No steps. No dogs. On site coin
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Also have a 2 BR at $395.00/month.
One bedroom $345 to $360. Call
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What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative Yoga is meant to encourage relaxation via the release
of tension in the muscles and spine.
This is more feet up the wall, chill
out, unwind yoga. No need to be in
great physical shape to do it. Only
requirements are that you want to
decompress, distress. Take an hour
for yourself. For more info call MaryLouise at 515-851-2448 or email at
[email protected]
This
series will be Mondays in March from
5-6PM. No prior yoga experience
necessary. Register to secure your
space. $25 for the 5 class series.
Limit 14 participants. Send payment
to 2226 Taylor Ave, Rowan, IA 50470
Tree Trimming • Free Estimates and Insured
individuals with disabilities. Positions available in Belmond, Clarion,
Eagle Grove, & Webster City. Requires Valid DL and ability to pass
DS/BG.
FEED TRUCK DRIVER
IN IOWA FALLS
Applications available at:
Mosaic
210 2nd St. N.W. Clarion, Iowa 50525
515-532-3221
or online at www.mosaicinfo.org
open positions may be found under the Career link
Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOIN A LEADER IN PORK PRODUCTION
SUPERVISOR
CONTRACT FINISHING
North Central Iowa
Crown Prairie, LLC
The HANOR Family of Companies, A Leader in US Pork Production, has an
opening for a supervisory position (territory will be North
Central Iowa). The candidate will spend 80%-90% of time making regular farm
visits and working daily with contract growers to ensure the proper care of our
animals and adherence to Crown Prairie protocols. No overnight travel required.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of successful
grow-nish experience. A two year technical degree in Agriculture
or related eld is preferred, but not required.
Do you have:
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• Excellent Driving Record
• 2 Years Experience Preferred
Do you want:
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• Great Benefits Package
• Home Every Night
• Clean & Well Maintained Equipment
We Have the Opportunity for You!
Please stop by the feed mill at
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to fill out an application.
Call 800-889-8531 ext. 8543
Town &
Country
Realty
220 N. Main • Clarion
515-532-2150
Carol Haupt
Broker/Owner
851-0767
Visit our website at:
www.clarioniowarealty.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you are interested in this position, please send cover
letter and resume to [email protected];
Fax to 515-832-1577; or complete an application
on-line at www.hanorcompany.com
Warehouse Delivery Assistant
Centrum is looking for a Warehouse Delivery Assistant for the maintenance department. Candidate will assist with shipping and receiving, inventory, and equipment deliveries. Qualified candidate will
need to possess a valid driver’s license, computer skills, general
maintenance knowledge, and be a self-starter who can work with
minimal supervision. Position physical requirements include being able to bend and lift and twist on different surfaces, including
concrete and must have physical strength to move 5 gallon pails
and lift up to 75 pounds. Previous warehouse/inventory or poultry
production experience a plus. This is a fulltime hourly position with
benefits.
Please apply at:
100 Central Ave East; Clarion, IA 50525
Send resume to: Attn: Human Resource; Centrum Valley
Farms, PO Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525
Or email resume to: [email protected]
Agriculture electriciAn
Centrum Valley is seeking an Agriculture Electrician to troubleshoot and
identify the root cause, repair or replace parts, rewiring, and install related
instrument/electrical goods. Candidate must have the ability to read &
understand electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and have knowledge of National Electrical Code. Must have 2-3 years of electrical experience within the maintenance field or related fields. Must possess a
valid driver’s license, and will need to meet the company driving policy
requirements. This is a fulltime hourly position with benefits.
Please apply at:
Clarion-Goldfield CSd
Positions Available
HS Athletic Director
MS Athlete Director
Assistant HS Girls Track
Assistant Softball
Assistant Girls Basketball
Substitute Bus Drivers
Activity Trip Bus Drivers
Substitute Support Staff
Coaching positions require a coaching authorization or endorsement. Athletic Director positions may be combined.
Substitutes all areas (transportation, nutrition, maintenance, clerical, associates). Teaching substitutes require
current teaching or substitute teaching certificate. ALL positions are subject to pre-employment background checks
and applicable drug/alcohol lab work, both at employer’s
expense.
Application forms are available upon request by
contacting the district office located at
319 Third Avenue NE, Clarion: 515-532-3423. EOE/AA.
Are you looking for a fun-filled, action packed career with a
growing, employee focused company?
Do you have experience with repair or installation
of equipment in an industrial setting?
Employment is contingent on a pre-employment post offer drug screen and physical.
INSIDE SALES MANAGER
Team Effort, Inc. a leader in licensed golf accessories is looking for a highly motivated individual as
an Inside Sales Manager. University degree is preferred but not required and must have computer literacy along
with good communication skills. This position will manage the
Inside Sales functions of Team Effort. Complete Job Description is available at: www.teameffort.com/jobdescription.html
Salary commensurate with experience and we offer a complete
benefits package. Please send resume to Team Effort, Inc. PO
Box 243, 120 9th St. SW • Clarion, IA 50525 Attn: Seth Card
Do you want to make a difference every day?
If the answers to these questions are yes,
Hagie Manufacturing has immediate openings in our
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challenging environment while increasing your personal and
professional skillset.
What’s holding you back?
Maintenance positions currently have a $1000 sign-on bonus through February.
100 Central Ave East; Clarion, IA 50525
Send resume to: Attn: Human Resource;
Centrum Valley Farms, PO Box 538, Clarion, IA 50525
Or email resume to: [email protected]
Full-time Feed Truck Driver
Positions in Duncombe and Bode
NEW Cooperative is seeking full-time feed truck drivers
at our Duncombe and Bode feed mill locations.
Class A CDL and acceptable driving record required. Competitive wages.
Apply online at www.newcoop.com
For more information contact:
Justin Reuter
Human Resources Coordinator
515-955-9042
[email protected]
EOE
Hagie Manufacturing Company
721 Central Ave. West
Clarion, Iowa 50525
515-532-2861
Apply at www.hagiecareers.com
Email: [email protected]
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Cowgirls advance in regional play with 72-65 win
Three players in double figures, Sann pops in 26
By Les Houser
The Clarion-Goldfield Cowgirls
used balanced scoring, including
a strong performance from senior
Jossie Sann, to eliminate West
Hancock from Class 2A regional
play with a 72-65 win. The
Cowgirls were scheduled to play at
Emmetsburg this past Tuesday night.
The Eagles were up 18-17 after
a quarter, but the Cowgirls used
a strong second period to forge a
41-30 halftime lead. “We came
out a little slow and unsure of the
pressure and what we wanted to do
on offense,” said head coach Kevin
Kakacek. “The Eagles did a good
job of attacking the rim and drawing
some early fouls on us. After we
settled down, and got our legs under
us, we did a great job to finish the
quarter. Hinkle kept us in the game
early by knocking down open shots.
They had a hard time finding her
early in the game, and she was able
to hit the open shot.”
The second period is where the team
shined, and especially two Cowgirls
in particular. “That second quarter
was owned by Hinkle and Sann,”
said Kakacek. “Jenalee continued to
hit her open shots and got to the foul
line to go 4 of 4. When they started
to focus on her, Jossie took over the
last half of the quarter by scoring 12
points. She was taking the smaller
defenders inside, and taking the shot
outside when they put somebody
taller on her. This is something we
have been seeing throughout the
year. When Jossie puts her mind
to it, she can take over a game and
get the shots she needs. With three
girls with three fouls in the second,
and two with two fouls each, Shelby
Engh came off the bench to play
some key minutes for us and had
a three-point play and a couple
offensive rebounds to keep the
scoring going. I was very happy to
see her go out there and immediately
make a difference. In the last couple
of weeks, she has been playing hard
in practice and that spilled over into
this game. She was a great boost to
the team.”
The Cowgirls still held the game in
good control after three quarters by
a 54-42 count. “We were attacking
and drawing fouls,” said Kakacek.
“We talked at the half about getting
the ball to Jossie, which will open
everybody else up. We did not get
the ball to her enough, but did a great
job of getting to the line. We had 10
free throws in the third alone, and hit
some key shots to keep the lead at
around 12 points by the end of the
quarter.”
The Eagles then got their second
wind, and rallied back early in the
final period to quickly close the gap.
“They came out bombing away for
three’s, hitting four of them to get
back to within five,” said the coach.
“They put a full-court pressure on
us, and made us play in a hurry. The
thing I was proud of was how we
handled the runs. We did not panic
when we needed a basket. We got
them in more foul trouble by staying
aggressive and working the ball
around. Even after they hit those
four three-pointers, we were able to
stay calm and get the ball where we
needed.”
Sann led the final scoring by
Ninth grade Cowgirls
basketball finishes season
The Clarion-Goldfield Ninth grade
girls basketball team, coached by
Paul Hansch, just recently completed
their season and finished with a 3-6
record.
On February 7, they lost to Algona
31-12. Lili Swanson scored six
points, with Chloe Johnson, Sarah
Lund and Mikayla Hennigar all
chipping in two points each.
“This was by far our worst game
of the season,” said Hansch. “We
struggled throughout the game to
get anything going offensively, and
our defense was not nearly as good
as it had been in the previous two
games. Sometimes games like this
just happen, so we will forget it and
move on.”
On February 10, they lost to Clear
Lake 32-23. Hannah TerHark and
Hennigar both netted six points
each. Lili Swanson popped in five,
while Chloe and Ana Johnson each
scored three points.
“We had a very bad stretch of
offense from the middle of the
second quarter through the middle
of the third quarter that really hurt
us,” said Hansch. “We cut the lead to
three points with under a minute left,
but couldn’t get any closer. It was a
disappointing way to end the season,
but this group has a lot of potential.
If they will commit to developing
their shooting and ball handling
skills, they will have the opportunity
to become a very good basketball
team by the time they are seniors.”
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Auction
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pouring in 26 points, which included
two treys and going 10 of 18 from
the line. Hinkle netted 19 on one
trey and 6 of 8 on free throws, while
Maddie Disney checked in with 12
points including a trey. Hope Polzin
netted nine points, which included a
three and 4 of 7 from the line. Brook
Boyd and Engh each scored three
points.
Sann pulled down eight boards,
seven on defense. Megan Hoing,
Hinkle and Polzin all got their hands
on five rebounds each. Engh had
three, both Disney and Boyd two
apiece and Breanna Ellis one. Boyd
dished the ball for three assists, with
Disney and Hoing in on two each.
Ellis, Engh, Sann and Polzin all had
one assist. Sann grabbed five steals,
with Disney and Hinkle each making
four thefts. Polzin had two, with
Ellis and Engh getting one each.
“Hope came up big in the fourth
quarter, both offensively and
defensively,” said Kakacek. “We
know what she can do on the
defensive side and she did not
disappoint there, but offensively she
was very solid and took the ball to the
basket and handled the pressure very
well. She hit some key free throws
down the stretch and got some big
rebounds on defense. She also had
to play a different position in our
zone defense that she has not played
and ran it perfectly. She is one of
the most athletic players I’ve seen,
and is great at reacting to the ball on
defense. I am very proud of the girls
as a whole. They took everything
West Hancock could throw at us and
came up with a big win.”
The City of Clarion Recreation
Department is sponsoring both a
Prep-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd
grade, along with a 3rd and 4th
grade, indoor soccer program for
boys and girls. Each program will
run through March, April and May,
with times to be determined by
Motorcycle Rider
Education Class
The Transportation Technology
Center of Iowa Central Community
College is offering 5 Motorcycle
Rider Education classes starting
the weekend of March 21, 2014.
The course consists of 5 hours of
classroom and 10 hours of range
time.
The classroom for the course will
be held on Friday evening from 5 to
10 p.m. There will be a choice of
two ranges to choose from for the
Saturday and Sunday range, either
mornings from 7 a.m. to 12 noon or
afternoons from 1 to 6 p.m. You must
attend all three days to complete the
course.
The Motorcycle Rider Education
course is required by Iowa Law to
obtain a motorcycle endorsement on
your driver’s license for all residents
under the age of 18. Students must
be at least 14-years old and hold a
DOT driver’s permit or license.
Pre-registration and pre-payment
are required. Class sizes are limited.
For more information contact the
Transportation Technology Center at
515-574-1971
Gary Garst Auction
Buffalo Center, IA (641) 561-2739.
just in the business name, but
in the overall atmosphere of the
dealership.”
“Every employee gets to feel as
if they are a part of the family. We
have activities set up throughout
the year that function as a ‘family
reunion’ where members from the
different stores gather and enjoy
time together. It is truly a unique
workplace environment for a
workplace and I am glad to be a part
of it.”
Pritchard’s of Clear Lake general
manager, Tim Behm, shared the
same sentiment. “The importance
of family is a company-wide priority
and culture throughout all Pritchard
stores, starting at the top with the
Pritchard family setting the example.
I find myself extremely fortunate to
work for the Pritchard family where
I am allowed to work with a family
that shares the same beliefs that I
do.”
The family atmosphere at each
Pritchard’s location helps to develop
each employee enabling them to
successful within the company.
“Since I was hired, I have had
the opportunity to hold the positions
of a salesman, sales manager, to a
general sales manager and for the
last two years the privilege of being
a general manager,” stated Todd
Hammer, Pritchard Auto Company
of Britt.
“Joe Pritchard is the type of
owner who always wants to see his
employees excel in their own fields
and looks at all of his employees
as family. That is why Pritchard
Family Auto Stores has been able
to be successful for over 100 years,
while continuing expand and grow.”
Pritchard Family Auto Stores
is a 5th generation family-owned
and operated business and proud to
provide North Iowa with quality,
dependable
automobiles
and
outstanding customer service since
1913. Their dealerships represent
all domestic vehicle manufacturers,
with 7 locations in: Britt, Clarion,
Clear Lake, Forest City, Garner,
Mason City, and Northwood.
Cowboys drop finale to Bishop Garrigan 74-57
Sann explodes for 24 points
By Les Houser
The Clarion-Goldfield boys
basketball team played their final
scheduled home game last Tuesday,
resulting in a 74-57 loss to Bishop
Garrigan. The Bears had a strong
first quarter in going up 24-17, and
an equally good third quarter in
outscoring the Cowboys 23-points
the number of participants in each
grade. The correct times will be
listed on the schedules when they are
released. The C-G Elementary Gym
is the location for all indoor soccer
matches. All games are played on a
low-key basis, with sportsmanship
and fun being stressed.
If you are interested in participating,
a registration fee is required. There
is no insurance offered for this
program, so if your son or daughter
wishes to participate it is necessary
to complete a registration form. The
form must be completed and signed,
by their parents or guardians, along
with a check made payable to the
City of Clarion, and turned into the
Elementary or Middle School office.
If you have questions, or need further
information, contact Tom Simmons
at 515-532-2482.
to 14. They led 37-28 at halftime.
“Senior night is always something
special, where we congratulate the
hard work our seniors have put in
over their career,” said head coach
Scott Herrig. “This group is special
to me, as my first year here was their
freshman year. Overall, I feel we
played a very solid game but just
couldn’t get some of our outside
shots to fall and also had trouble
answering a few of the Garrigan
runs.”
Trenton Sann led the offensive
attack with 24 points on 10 of 14
from the field. Kenton Waters was
next with 12 points, including two
trey’s, while Chris Staudt chipped
in six points on two buckets from
downtown. Austin Keller scored five
points, with both Kolton Carpenter
and Derek Conlon adding three
points each. Kirby Simmons and
Spencer Peterson rounded it out with
two points apiece.
Sann grabbed nine rebounds, with
Waters tallying four and Simmons,
Keller and Peterson all getting three
each. Waters had seven assists,
with both Staudt and Sann having
four steals each. Staudt also had a
blocked shot.
Hospice of North Iowa to
Sponsor Youth Bereavement Camp
Hospice of North Iowa’s
Youth Bereavement Camp, Camp
Greentree, is scheduled for Saturday,
March 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m., at Youth for Christ, 2210 S
Federal Ave, Mason City.
This one-day camp offers youth,
ages 7-14, the opportunity to meet
others who have experienced the
death of a family member or friend,
as well as the chance to gain coping
skills. Activities are selected to
promote a better understanding of
the grieving process. Youth begin
to recognize healthy and appropriate
ways to express their feelings and
cope with loss. Camp includes
indoor and outdoor activities,
creating special memories and
making friends along the way.
Advanced
registration
is
required.
Camp Greentree is free of
charge and open to all youth ages
7-14 who have experienced the
death of a family member or friend.
Those who have not been served by
Hospice of North Iowa are welcome
to attend.
For further information, or to
register, please contact Hospice of
North Iowa at 641-428-6208/1-800297-4719 or visit our website at:
www.hospicenorthiowa.com.
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Clarion-Goldfield
Clarion-Goldfield
of the Week
of the Week
Athlete
Storm Date: Friday, February 21, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
For information contact
On the heels of a successful
centennial year, Pritchard Family
Auto Company celebrates another
milestone. Automotive News named
the company to their second annual
“Best Dealerships to Work For”
list. One hundred dealerships from
across the nation were honored at
the selection ceremony in Chicago,
Illinois. The selection is awarded
based on workplace satisfaction,
talent retention and fair treatment of
their employees.
“The forward-thinking of my
great grandfather, grandfather, and
father has established the Pritchard
Group as a premier company to work
for. We consider our employees as
our extended family, and our family
is very humbled and honored to
receive this award,” commented
president of Pritchard Family Auto
Company, Joe Pritchard.
Matt Ressler, general manager
of Chrysler of Forest City added,
“Working for the Pritchard family
is unlike working for any other
company in the automotive industry.
With this company ‘family’ isn’t
Clarion indoor soccer
program starting soon
Selling 40 acres m/l
Thursday, February 20, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Center, Buffalo Center, IA
Farm is located 6 ½ miles south of Hwy. 9 Buffalo Center on R-16 blacktop.
Legal: : S ½ S ½ NW ¼ 20-98-26, Winnebago Co. IA. (Grant Township). Selling 40 acres
m/l (38.53 crop acres FSA)..
Seller: Clara I. Klasse Estate. Paul Aukes and Lilah Hobbs executors.
FSA Data: Farm 4312, Tract 5110.
Cropland: 38.53 acres. Corn base acres 23.4. Direct yield 122. CC yield 130.
Soybean base acres 8.3. Direct yield 35. CC yield 42.
Farm is classified as NHEL and all acres are prior-converted wetlands per Winnebago
County NRCS.
Real Estate Taxes: $892.91 for the year (gross 2012)..
Terms: 10% down immediately following auction. Successful bidder will be required
to sign a real estate contract. Balance to be paid in 30 days with certified check or wire
transfer, when court officer’s deed and an abstract showing merchantable title will be
delivered. Taxes will be prorated to day of closing. Closing to be held at the law office
of Potter & Duer PLC, Buffalo Center, IA. Possession to be given at closing. Property is
being sold subject to lease for 2014. Successful buyer will receive all rents for 2014 crop
year. Rick Potter attorney for the Estate. Gary Garst Auction is acting as agent for the
sellers. No buyers premium.
Announcements: Information provided here-in was obtained from sources deemed
reliable. However, the Auctioneer, Executors, Estate, and their agents makes no guarantee
to its accuracy. Prospective bidders must verify all information provided, inspect the
property, and to rely on their own conclusion prior to the sale. Announcements made sale
day will take precedence over previously printed material or oral statements.
For full auction bill see www.midwestauction.com
Pritchard Family Auto Company
Recognized By Automotive News
Jenalee was one of three
players in double figures to
help lead the Cowgirls to
victory in their first-round
regional game. She scored
19 points, including a threepointer, and went 6 of 8
from the line. She added five
rebounds and four steals to
her night. The junior is the
daughter of Bob and Kristi
Hinkle.
Jenalee Hinkle
Athlete
Kenton scored 12 points, with
two treys, and grabbed four
rebounds in last week’s game
with Bishop Garrigan. He led
the team in assists by dishing
the ball for seven, and added
three steals to his final line.
The junior is the son of Mike
Waters and Dawn Waters.
Kenton Waters
Town & Country Ins. Recognized
for Outstanding Performance
EMC Insurance Companies
has announced its 2014 “Premier
Partners”, which includes Town &
Country Insurance. Town & Country
is one of the highest-performing
EMC agencies in the country,
placing them in the top two percent
of all EMC agencies nationally.
This annual award is based on
key indicators including retention,
profitability and growth, which are
reviewed over a three-year period.
EMC developed its signature
“Agency Performance Value” (APV)
tool in 2005 to measure an agency’s
performance against all other EMC
agencies nationally. Agencies are
evaluated on loss ratio, premium
volume, policy and premium growth,
policy and premium retention, and
EMC’s position within the agency.
Town & County Insurance is a
full service independent insurance
agency, offering quality home, auto,
health, life and business insurance,
with locations in Webster City, Eagle
Grove, Fort Dodge, Clarion, Story
City and Humboldt Iowa. For more
information about the agency, visit
www.TCins.com.
Ducks Dynasty Flying North!
The North Iowa Ringnecks Youth
Chapter of Pheasants Forever and
the Agape Christian Family Church
are working together with Duck
Dynasty to bring a Robertson family
member to North Iowa this summer.
The program is tentatively
scheduled for August 24 in Garner
if they are successful in raising the
costs associated with bringing a
Robertson family member to Iowa
for a motivational program about
Faith, Family and the Outdoors,
along with a “meet and greet”
session. Their goal is to receive
enough funds to bring Uncle Si
Robertson here for this event.
Sponsorships from area individuals
and businesses are needed to make
this happen by April 1.
Proceeds will be used to purchase
items such as tents, kayaks, canoes,
backpacking/hiking gear along with
other outdoor activity equipment.
These items will be available for
area families and youth to use at
no charge. Funds will also support
the development of local ministry
projects for the hearing impaired,
autistic youth and go towards the
Awana program.
Sponsorship
will
enable
VIP seating and advertisement
throughout the promotion of this
event. Questions about this event
or parties interested in sponsorship
are encouraged to contact MaryJo
Burkgren at 641-832-7246 or email
[email protected].
Visit North
Iowa Ringnecks on Facebook and
listen to KISS 98.7 FM for updates.
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Asparagus is actually planted up to
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There are actually three different
colors of asparagus—green, white
and purple. Normally we see green
asparagus. When it pops through the
soil the sun turns the stalks green. If
you gently mound up the soil so that
the plant grows totally under dirt,
when you remove the soil the stalk
will be white because it hasn’t seen
the sun. Purple asparagus originated
near Italy. The spears are purple, but
the ferns are green. Purple asparagus
is sweeter and more tender.
Asparagus is packed full of protein,
vitamins A and C, and iron, as well
as calcium. It also full of folic acid,
which helps lower your risk of liver
and heart disease, colon cancer, and
even spinal bifida.
When you’re choosing your
asparagus, make sure that it is crisp,
green, and sounds juicy when you
snap it. Store asparagus either in
your crisper, or place the stalk ends
in a container of cold water in your
refrigerator for keeping fresh before
use.
Next time you are in our Fareway
produce department (where we are
ALWAYS BEST AT FRESH!), don’t
forget to check out the awesome
asparagus, (the price is great, too!)
You can find a recipe for Garlic
Roasted Asparagus that even my
son, (who doesn’t like asparagus) ate
and thought tasted wonderful!
Have a super fantastic week, and
until next time, good-bye!
store asparagus has a much thicker
stalk, and more edible flesh.
Through time it has been
referred to as many things, including
“asparag” or “sparagus,” and even
“sparrow grass.” Today we know it
as “asparagus.”
Asparagus is actually planted
up to three years before it can
be harvested for the first time.
Asparagus can sometimes actually
grow up to seven inches in one day?
There are actually three different
colors of asparagus—green, white
and purple. Normally we see green
asparagus. When it pops through the
soil the sun turns the stalks green. If
you gently mound up the soil so that
the plant grows totally under dirt,
when you remove the soil the stalk
will be white because it hasn’t seen
the sun. Purple asparagus originated
near Italy. The spears are purple, but
the ferns are green. Purple asparagus
is sweeter and more tender.
Asparagus is packed full of
protein, vitamins A and C, and iron,
as well as calcium. It also full of
folic acid, which helps lower your
risk of liver and heart disease, colon
cancer, and even spinal bifida.
When you’re choosing your
asparagus, make sure that it is crisp,
green, and sounds juicy when you
snap it. Store asparagus either in
your crisper, or place the stalk ends
in a container of cold water in your
refrigerator for keeping fresh before
use.
Next time you are in our
Fareway
produce
department
(where we are ALWAYS BEST AT
FRESH!), don’t forget to check out
the awesome asparagus, (the price is
great, too!) You can find a recipe for
Garlic Roasted Asparagus that even
my son, (who doesn’t like asparagus)
ate and thought tasted wonderful!
Have a super fantastic week,
and until next time, good-bye!
Marty Brandt was recently awarded Reserve Champion in the Team
Roping Heeler division of the Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association. The
award was presented by the 2014 Vice-President of the Association,
Grant Keller at the Annual Banquet in Osceola. Marty received a
saddle blanket and belt buckle. Congratulations Marty!
The Wright County Fair Board recently attended the Iowa Rodeo
Cowboys Association Annual Banquet in Osceola, Iowa. They received
the award for Most Improved Rodeo voted on by the Cowboys.
Accepting the award is Tricia Rosendahl, Manager of the fair from
Marty Brandt, President of the Rodeo Cowboys Association. The
Wright County Fair has schedule Wright Rodeo to be back at the fair
in 2014. Come and enjoy the show on Sunday, July 13.
Nutrient Reduction Strategy Opportunities
In Prairie and Eagle Creek Watersheds
Farmers and landowners in the
Prairie Creek watershed (Humboldt
and Kossuth counties) and Eagle
Creek watershed (Wright County)
can learn about opportunities to
participate in nutrient reduction
programs through the Boone River
Nutrient Management Initiative, at
meetings on February 27 and 28, in
Algona and Clarion, respectively.
Soil and Water Conservation
Districts in Kossuth, Humboldt
and Wright counties received
funding through the Iowa Water
Quality Initiative for a three-year
demonstration project, which will
provide educational programs and
cost sharing for farmers within the
watershed who want to try nutrient
reduction practices outlined in the
Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
Iowa Soybean Association, through
its Environmental Programs &
Services group and water quality lab,
and the On-Farm Network anticipate
helping participating growers with
replicated strip trials, stalk nitrate
testing, and water monitoring. ISA
staff will be at both meetings to
speak with anyone interested in
these services.
Other partners in this project
include the Natural Resources
Conservation Service,
Agriculture’s
Clean
Water
Alliance, Hagie Manufacturing, The
Conservation Fund, North Central
Cooperative, Iowa State University
Extension, Iowa Department of
Agriculture and Land Stewardship,
and The Nature Conservancy.
Representatives from these
partners will be present at both
meetings to explain their role
in the project and agricultural
opportunities available for farmers
and landowners in the two selected
watersheds.
The February 27 meeting
highlights opportunities in the
Prairie Creek watershed. It’s being
held in Algona at the Ag and
Motorsports Museum, Kossuth
County Fairgrounds, 800 East Fair
Street. Those planning to attend
this meeting are asked to RSVP by
calling Emily Funk at 515-295-5156
extension 119.
The second event, February
28, at Hagie Manufacturing’s west
campus in Clarion, is targeted at
landowners and farmers in the Eagle
Creek watershed, in Wright County.
Anyone planning on attending the
meeting in Clarion are asked to
RSVP by calling Bruce Voigts at
515-532-2165 extension 3.
Both meetings begin at 10:30
a.m., include lunch, and a program
in which attendees can learn more
about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction
Strategy and the Boone River
project.
Ellsworth Community College ag students earn Iowa PAS honors
Many students represented
Ellsworth Community College
proudly last week at the 2014
Iowa Postsecondary Agricultural
Student (PAS) Spring Leadership
Conference held on the ECC campus
in Iowa Falls. Several ECC students
not only earned places at the top
of competition, but also earned the
privilege to attend the National PAS
Conference in St. Cloud, MN, in
March.
More than 200 students,
advisors, judges, sponsors and
guests participated in agricultural
competitions, seminars, leadership
development activities, and an
awards banquet. Awards were
garnered by ECC students as
follows:
For the ninth consecutive
year, an ECC student was elected to
serve as an officer for the Iowa PAS
organization. Stephen Chamness of
Blairsburg was named Iowa PAS
Vice President for 2014-2015.
In the Agricultural Sales
competition, Laura Toben of
Parkersburg took a decisive 1st place
win with 446 points out of a possible
500; the second place winner was
42 points behind Toben, who will
advance to national competition.
Other ECC participants were JR
Robertson of Clarion (6th); Brent
Carlson of Woodward (7th); Katie
Rinkert of Prole (8th); Nathaniel
Morgan of Larrabee (10th); and
Garrett McNeely of Jamestown, MO
(12th).
In the Career Planning
competitions, Winston Athey of
Concord, MN, earned 3rd place
in Plant Systems and Kaitlyn Hill
of Marshalltown earned 2nd place
in Power, Structural & Technical
Systems; both will advanced to the
national competition.
In the Career Progress
competitions, Nichole Licht of
Humboldt earned 2nd place in NonRuminant Animal; and Kady Calmer
of Manson and Tim Hamilton of
Clarion earned 1st and 2nd place,
respectively, in Power, Structural
& Technical Systems. All three
students will advance to the national
competition.
In the Equine
Specialist competition, Halle Wild
of Greenfield, WI, earned 1st place
and Emily Miller of Colo earned
3rd place; both will advance to
national competition. Other ECC
participants were Sawyer Flikkema
of Belgrade, MT (4th); Victoria
Rohwer of Anchorage, AK (5th),
Cristina Duran-Tromelli of Quito,
Ecuador (9th); and Katie Mason of
Early (11th).
Several ECC students placed
in the Precision Ag Specialist
competition: Tim Hamilton earned
2nd place and will advance to
nationals.
Other
participants
included Kaitlyn Hill (7th), Kady
Calmer (9th), and Winston Athey
(13th).
Nichole Licht took 2nd place
and Katie Williams of Eldora took
3rd place honors in the Speakers
in
Agriculture
(Impromptu)
competition; both will advance to
nationals.
In the team events, ECC’s
Colin Johnson of Iowa Falls, Karly
Biddle of Walcott and Stephen
Chamness took 9th place honors
in the Livestock Specialists (Beef)
competition. The team of Gena Van
Den Berghe of Hubbard, Nathaniel
Morgan and Lexi Houston of
Denison took 18th place.
The team of Katie Williams,
Nichole Licht and Kady Calmer took
1st place honors in the Livestock
Specialists (Sheep) event and will
advance to national competition.
The
team
of
Hannah
Simmerman of Indianola, Katie
Mason and Mike Peters of Grinnell
took 6th place in Livestock
Specialists (Swine).
ECC Professor Kevin Butt says
the students competing in nationals
will be seeking sponsorships to
help defray their travel costs. All
sponsorships will be run through
the Ellsworth College Foundation
and are tax deductible. Additional
information can be obtained by
contacting him at 641-648-8660 or
[email protected].
MidAmerican Energy Announces
Trees Please! Grant Awards
Through its Trees Please!
energy
efficiency
program,
MidAmerican Energy Company is
providing $219,000 to 75 cities and
community organizations promoting
energy efficiency throughout its
Iowa service territory.
Local Wright County recipient
was the Eagle Grove Chamber of
Commerce was awarded $1,000.
“MidAmerican Energy is
pleased to offer the Trees Please!
program to promote energy
efficiency
and
environmental
beautification through the planting
of trees.” said Tina Yoder, energy
efficiency manager, MidAmerican
Energy.
Trees improve energy efficiency
by serving as natural windbreaks
and providing shade to homes and
businesses. Trees beautify parks,
roadways and other common spaces
within a community. Planting trees
also improves air quality and helps
protect and nourish the soil.
Each city and community
organization has been awarded at
least $1,000. The grants are based on
the individual merits of the project,
the benefit to the community, and
the ability to obtain matching funds.
Communities were notified
in December 2013 that they would
receive a grant, and checks are being
delivered to winning communities.
For more information about Trees
Please!, call 800-434-4017.
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GCN breaks ground on
Aubrey McGuire to compete in
Widows & Infants Village in Haiti National America Miss Iowa Pageant
The ground-breaking on the James
1:27 Widows & Infants Village –Global Compassion Network’s latest
project in Haiti - has begun. A team
from the First United Methodist
Church in Algona helped build two
Safe T Homes® this past week in
Les Cayes.
GCN, along with Laborers With
Christ, initiated this project after
learning about an unspeakable
experience that GCN’s Haitian
Directors Eddy and Djoune Constant
had while visiting a friend in the Les
Cayes Hospital. While in the OB
ward, the Constants learned that
far too many babies are abandoned
at the hospital because their
parents are unable to care for them.
Unfortunately, the medical staff
doesn’t have the means to care for
them either, so many end up dying.
“This heart-wrenching story gave
us a wakeup call to an incredible
need,” explained GCN Co-Founder
Ken DeYoung. “This project will
provide homes for the widows so
they can care for babies who don’t
have mothers.”
Widows – like these abandoned
newborns – are also overlooked in
the Haitian culture. If a widow has a
family, then she is usually cared for,
but if she doesn’t, she is left on her
own to survive.
“Just imagine widows feeling
useful and finding a place of purpose
helping in the care of these precious
preemies/babies whose parents
have abandoned them,” shared Les
DeRoos of the Laborers With Christ,
an Iowa missionary who works with
GCN in Haiti. “Nearest to the heart
of God and pure religion is to care
for the orphan and the widow.”
The James 1:27 Widows &
Infants Village is being built near
GCN’s other projects in Les Cayes
including the Consolation Center
– an orphanage for 54 girls; the
Medical Clinic; the Centre Educatif
le Reconfort School; and the
Community Center.
To support the James 1:27 Widows
& Infants Village, donate online at
www.globalcn.us/donate.html
or
send a check to Global Compassion
Network, PO Box 193, Eagle Grove,
IA 50533.
ethnic and religious backgrounds.
This information session gives
attendees a basic overview of the
process involved in foster care and
adoption and an understanding of
the characteristics of children in the
child welfare system. There is no
obligation to continue in the process
by attending.
There is a large need for more
families to foster teens, children
with special needs or behaviors and
sibling groups. Iowa also has a need
for more African American, Latino
and Native American foster and
adoptive parents.
To inquire online and see
future session dates, visit www.
iowakidsnet.com. Registrants will
receive an information packet to fill
out before attending the session.
Iowa KidsNet is a statewide
collaboration of agencies that
utilizes a unique, cohesive approach
to provide recruitment, training,
licensing and continued support to
individuals who wish to become
foster and adoptive parents. Iowa
KidsNet is a partnership of Iowa
social service agencies, including
Four Oaks, Children’s Square USA,
Family Resources, LSI, Quakerdale
and Youth and Shelter Services. For
more information, call 1-800-2430756 or visit www.iowakidsnet.
com. Join us on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/iowakidsnet.
Iowa KidsNet to hold information session
on foster care and adoption in Webster City
Iowa KidsNet, the statewide
organization that recruits, trains,
licenses and supports Iowa’s foster
and adoptive families, will hold an
information session in Webster City
on Thursday, March 6 for individuals
interested in becoming foster or
adoptive parents.
Foster care is the temporary
placement of children with families
outside of their own home due
to abuse, neglect or other family
crisis situations. The goal is for
loving families to provide children
with a safe, stable and nurturing
environment. There is no typical
foster family—foster families can
be single, married, homeowners or
renters and can come from all racial,
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Clarion Native participates in STEM program
Greenwood Elementary School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Coordinator
Mike Logsdon (left to right) explains an exercise to Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) students
Adau Deng of Des Moines, Courtney Littlejohn of Clarion and Hannah McCoid of Ankeny. The DMACC
students were attending an Education STEM seminar at the Ankeny Campus. Logsdon and Greenwood
Elementary Education Principal Eric Huinker spoke on the topic: “Engineering is Elementary Curriculum
infused into the Foss Science Curriculum.” The seminar was geared towards students studying to become
teachers. (Submitted Photo)
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ConstruCtion
• New Homes
• Additions • Garages
• Siding • Remodeling
• Windows
• Seamless Gutters
John Jacobson
515-689-0049
Wright County Land Auction
Held at the Eagle Grove, IA Masonic Lodge, Hwy 17 South
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 • 10 a.m.
An all tillable 80 acres in Section 7 Woolstock Twnp
80.6 CSR II, 76 till, tile maps
Owner: Grace Moss Estate
Sale conducted by:
Contact Gene: 515-689-3714 • 515-448-3079
Eagle Grove, IA • www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
Aubrey Marie McGuire, age 6,
has been chosen as a State Finalist
in the National America Miss Iowa
Pageant to be held May 3 and 4 a
the beautiful Ramada Hotel and
Convention Center in Waterloo.
The National American Miss
pageants are held for girls 4-18, and
have five different age divisions.
Aubrey will be participating in the
Princess 4-6 age division, along
with other outstanding young ladies
from across the great state of Iowa.
Aubrey McGuire’s activities
include going to school and
gymnastics. She also enjoys
playing with her friends, listening
to music, singing and dancing. She
also shows a passion for coloring
and painting. Aubrey volunteers as
mush as she can to help anyone or
anyway she can! She is the daughter
of Alicia and Allen McGuire.
The winner of the Pageant will
receive $1,000 cash award, the
official crown and banner, a bouquet
of roses, and air transportation to
compete in the National Pageant in
California where she will receive
an exciting complimentary Tour of
Hollywood and two V.I.P. tickets to
Disneyland®.
The
National
American
Miss Pageants are dedicated to
celebrating
America’s
future
leaders and equipping them with
life-long skills. Each year the
pageant nationally awards 1.5
million dollars in cash, scholarships
and other prizes, which includes a
New Ford Mustang Convertible!
The National American Miss
Pageants are unlike any other. All
activities and competitions are kept
age appropriate. Girls under the
age of 12 are not allowed to wear
make-up, and there is no swimsuit
competition. The Pageant program
is based on inner-beauty, as well as
poise and presentation, and offers
an “Al-American spirit of fun for
family and friends.” Emphasis is
put on the importance of developing
self confidence, learning good
sportsmanship, as well as setting
and achieving personal goals.
The Pageant recognizes the
accomplishments of each girl while
encouraging her to set goals for her
future.
Families interested in learning
more about this unique and
outstanding youth program may
visit www.namiss.com.
Aubrey is asking for any or
all local businesses as well as
community members to sponsor
her. She needs to raise money for
pageant expenses. Any amount
that can be given would be greatly
appreciated.
Beginning farmers: Get paid farming experience through
Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Labor4Learning Program
Are you a beginning or aspiring
farmer looking for paid work
opportunities that will offer realworld insights into the business
and life of farming? If so, consider
applying to Practical Farmers of
Iowa’s Labor4Learning Program.
The program, now entering its
second year, seeks to give beginners
who are considering a farming
career paid on-the-job experience
while helping established farmers
attract high-quality, motivated farm
employees.
This season, 11 selected PFI
trainer farms around Iowa are
hiring for the 2014 growing season.
Applications are encouraged
by Feb. 28, and should be made
directly to the participating
farms. Employment opportunities
on these farms range from three to
24 months. A list of participating
farms is included below, and specific
farm needs and job descriptions can
be found at http://practicalfarmers.
org/programs/youth-and-nextgeneration/Labor4Learning.html
Benefits: In addition to oneon-one time gaining practical
farm management skills from an
experienced farmer, trainees in the
Labor4Learning Program will learn
about farm business planning and
financing – knowledge that’s vital
for future success. Trainees also:
• Are eligible for a day of paid
time off to attend a PFI event
during their term of employment
• Receive a discounted rate to
attend the 2015 PFI Annual
Conference (a $100 value)
• Receive preference toward
eligibility for free homestay lodging during the 2015
conference
• Have opportunities to connect
with other PFI trainees
Experienced farmers benefit from
having an employee who is highly
motivated and committed to working
on a farm for a complete season.
Rory Van Wyk, who was a trainee
with Cory Family Farm in 2013,
says the program experience was
“wonderful,” and that even after
the term officially ended he has
continued to be mentored by Tom
and Mary Cory. “Having this chance
to get hands-on experience and
mentoring has been a tremendous
blessing as my family and I seek an
opportunity to begin farming in the
future.”
Qualifications: To become a
trainee, applicants must apply to
and be hired by a training farm;
have a strong desire to learn about
the business of farming; and be a
current member of Practical Farmers
of Iowa (individual or whole-farm
membership types both qualify).
Those who want to apply but aren’t
currently PFI members can sign up
at www.practicalfarmers.org/joinpfi.html or by calling Erica Andorf
at (515) 232-5661.
For
questions
about
the
Labor4Learning Program, contact
Luke Gran, PFI’s member and
sponsor coordinator, at luke@
practicalfarmers.org or (515) 2325661.
Yard and Garden: Plants affected by frigid temperatures
By ISU Extension
Winter can be tough on Iowa’s
trees and shrubs. Low temperatures,
rapid temperature changes, winter
desiccation and the weight of ice
and snow can damage vulnerable
trees and shrubs. Horticulturists with
Iowa State University Extension
and Outreach answer questions
about the effect this winter’s frigid
temperatures will have on landscape
plants. To have additional questions
answered, contact Hortline at 515294-3108 or [email protected].
This winter temperatures have
dropped to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
What effects will the cold
temperatures have on my fruit trees?
The cold temperatures may have
damaged peach and sweet cherry
trees. Peach trees are not reliably cold
hardy in much of Iowa. Temperatures
below -18 F will destroy the flower
buds on peach trees. Temperatures
of -25 F or below may damage or
destroy the peach trees themselves.
The flower buds on sweet cherries
are slightly more cold-hardy than
those on peaches. The flower buds
on some sweet cherry cultivars can
survive temperatures of -20 F. Iowa
gardeners should expect poor crops
on peaches and sweet cherries this
summer. It also is possible that the
trees themselves may have been
damaged. Damage may vary from
dieback of twigs and branches to
complete death. On a brighter note,
the cold winter temperatures should
not have damaged apples, pears and
sour (tart) cherries.
What effects will this winter’s
cold temperatures have on my trees
and shrubs?
Trees and shrubs that are native to
Iowa (or similar regions of the world)
are well adapted to our climate and
should have suffered little or no
damage. However, marginally hardy
Dows & Clarion School Menus
plants, such as Japanese maple (Acer
palmatum), flowering dogwood
(Cornus florida) and Japanese
flowering cherry (Prunus serrulata)
may have sustained damage. (The
maximum cold hardiness of most
Japanese maple, flowering dogwood
and Japanese flowering cherry
cultivars is -20 F.) Damage may
vary from the dieback of twigs and
branches to complete death of the
tree.
This winter’s cold temperatures
also may have destroyed the
flower buds on flowering quince
(Chaenomeles spp.) and some
forsythia cultivars. Temperatures of
-20 F or below likely destroyed the
flower buds on flowering quince and
‘Lynwood Gold’ and ‘Spring Glory’
(two popular forsythia cultivars).
As a result, these shrubs likely will
produce few, if any, flowers in spring.
Fortunately, the cold temperatures
should not have any long term
effects on the shrubs. The leaf buds
on flowering quince and forsythia
are hardier than their flower buds.
The shrubs should leaf out normally
in spring.
This winter’s cold temperatures
should have little impact on the
flowering of forsythia cultivars
‘Meadowlark’ and ‘Northern Sun.’
The flower buds of ‘Meadowlark
and ‘Northern Sun’ can tolerate
temperatures to -30 F.
Deer have eaten all the foliage
on the bottom portions of several
arborvitae. Will the bare areas green
back up in spring?
This winter’s prolonged period
of snow cover has deprived deer
of food on the ground. As a result,
deer have been feeding on trees and
shrubs in woodlands, windbreaks
and home landscapes. Among
evergreens, arborvitae and yews
are most susceptible to browsing by
deer in winter.
The extent of damage to the
lower portions of the arborvitae will
be determined by the presence or
absence of buds (growing points). If
buds are present, the lower branches
will produce new growth in spring.
The new growth should be apparent
by early summer. The lower portions
of the arborvitae will remain bare
and likely never develop new
growth if no buds are present.
New 4-H volunteer training
scheduled for February 22
If you are a 4-H leader, or
volunteer, with 4 years or less of
experience we would like to invite
you to join us for a new volunteer
training.
The training is scheduled for
Saturday, February 22 from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cerro Gordo
County Extension & Outreach
Office in Mason City. The snow date
has been set for Saturday, March 1.
The training is designed to give
new volunteers a better working
knowledge of positive youth
development, the Iowa 4-H Equation,
and tools that will help you be more
confident and capable in your role
Hospice of North Iowa announces
“Whatever it Takes”, the annual
volunteer training classes, to begin
Tuesday, March 18, 25 and April 1 at
United Bank and Trust in Hampton
and Saturday, April 5, 12 and 19 at
the Hospice of North Iowa office in
Mason City.
What do volunteers at Hospice
of North Iowa do? Volunteers
provide companionship by playing
GIVE MORT’S A CALL
Chalk Talk
Saturdays 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
1-800-HEY-MORT
(439-6678)
No Job too small or too big,
on call 24/7
“We have kept things flowing
for over 125 years”
www.mortsonline.com
Dows Business &
Professional Directory
CALL: 515-852-3344
FOR MORE INFORMATION
THIS SPACE
IS RESERVED
FOR YOU!
1-800-HEY-MORT
(439-6678)
Local Authorized Kinetico Dealer
Well Systems • Water Conditioning • Backhoe
Sewer Systems • Trenching/Horizontal Boring
Drain Line Auger & Jetting • Plumbing
www.mortsonline.com | Kent Morton - Owner
Geothermal • Heating • Air Conditioning
Air Quality Control • Plumbing • Duct Cleaning
1-800-579-6678
CALL: 515-852-3344
FOR MORE INFORMATION
COONLEY &
COONLEY
John E. Coonley
Attorney at Law
Hampton, Iowa
641-456-4741
Office Hours in Dows
by Appointment
- DOWn to Earth Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday 10-5
Saturday 9-noon
515-852-4699
1-800-657-6985
www.dowsflowershop.com
Muhlenbruch
Insurance
Shannon Muhlenbruch,
Agent
515-852-4156
Tenold-Andrews
Funeral Homes
THIS SPACE
IS RESERVED
FOR YOU!
CALL: 515-852-3344
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
[email protected]
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Thurs., 9 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
immediate
openings!
has immediate has
openings!
CALL: 515-852-3344
MANAGEMENT
Fri., Sat.,for9 rent.
a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1&2 for
bedroom
1&2 bedroom apartments
rent. apartments
Store Hours:
Appliances
Appliances and laundry
provided.and laundry provided.
Mon.-call:
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For an application
For an application call:
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The Franklin County Soil and
Water
Conservation
District
Commissioners will be meeting at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February
20, at the NRCS office in Hampton.
The commissioners will be
discussing a regional meeting
in Iowa Falls, a prescribed burn
workshop, NRCS Report, the state
revolving fund, and cost-share
applications.
March 18, 25 and April 1 and in
Mason City on Saturday, April
5, 12 and 19. Training lasts for
approximately eight hours for the
first two days, and four hours on the
third day. Prospective volunteers
should bring a lunch. All supplies
will be provided.
Prospective volunteers must pass
a pre-screening process prior to
training, including a background
check. Pre-registration is required.
Hospice of North Iowa has a place
for you to use your special skills to
help our neighbors in need. Join
Hospice of North Iowa this year, as
we celebrate our volunteers’ role in
always giving Whatever it Takes.
For more information or to
register, please call Hospice of North
Iowa at 641-428-6246 or email
[email protected]
WHITETAIL CLASSIC
SPORT SHOW & AUCTION
New Location! New Schedule!
March 14th- 16th at
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, IA
Friday, March 14th:
11:30AM BIG ANTLER AUCTION
13th
Saturday, March 15th:
Annual
10AM Taxidermy, Decor & More
Sunday, March 16th:
Free deer scoring!
10AM Guns, Sporting Goods & More
THIS IS A PUBLIC CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. For more info:
Call 563-652-9780 or visit www.circlemauctions.com
Specializing in
Collision Repair!
• Down Draft Paint Booth w/Baked Curing Cycle
• Frame Machine • Computerized Paint Matching
• Computerized Estimates
• A preferred shop with insurance companies
Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles
Authorized Luverne Dealer • Detailing • Interior/Exterior Cleaning
118 N. Commercial • Eagle Grove • 448-3944
www.lawsonauto.com
2 Upcoming Farm
Machinery Consignment Auctions
OTICE
ADVANCE N
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 9:00 A.M.
OFFICE: 641-866-6866
TOLL FREE: 1-877-667-8746
Located: Hwy. #9, West edge of Armstrong, IA (across from Art’s Way).
Over 40 years in same location. Past sales have had over 700 registered buyers from
7 state area and also active buyers from Canada and Mexico.
Advertising deadline: Friday, February 21, 2014 to have items listed on sale bill.
DOWS DEVELOPMENT
APARTMENTS
THIS SPACE
has immediate openings!
1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent.
IS RESERVED
Appliances and laundry provided.
DOWS
DEVELOPMENT
Mark Odland, RPH
DOWS DEVELOPMENT
For
an application
call:
Pharmacist on duty: FOR YOU!
APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS
Mon., Tues., Wed., 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
cards with a patient each week, or
taking a patient on a fishing trip
for the last time. Volunteers step
in for in-home caregivers, so the
caregiver can have peace of mind
while finishing essential errands.
Volunteers transport loved ones who
can no longer drive to a care center,
so they can spend time holding their
family member’s hand. Volunteers
bake cookies, make quilts, greet
visitors and call homecare patients
at home, just to “tuck them in” for
the weekend.
But what do volunteers at Hospice
of North Iowa really do? HNI
volunteers do Whatever it Takes to
provide the best care and comfort
experience for patients and families
in North Iowa.
Hospice of North Iowa will be
holding their annual Volunteer
Training in Hampton, on Tuesday
“Your One Stop Water Shop”
Personal Services
Belmond, Iowa
641-444-4474
working with youth. Volunteers who
attend receive a notebook of positive
youth development resources and
information from their county.
Morning refreshments, lunch and
all materials are included so please
go to http://www.extension.iastate.
edu/4h/volunteertraining to register
and click on the registration link in
the red box on the right by February
17. There is NO COST to volunteers
for attending. For more information
contact Jackie Dohlman, County
Youth Coordinator, Franklin County
Extension & Outreach, at 641-4564811.
Franklin County
SWCD to meet
Thursday
Hospice of North Iowa Announces
“Whatever it Takes” Volunteer Training in Spring 2014
NEED A PLUMBER?
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• Lunch: Breaded chicken sandwich,
green beans, celery, baby carrots,
pears.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
• Breakfast: Cheese omelet, toast,
tater tots, fruit or juice.
• Lunch: Super nachos, refried beans,
mixed fruit.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
• Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt,
cinnamon roll, fruit or juice.
• Lunch: Chicken pasta, dinner roll,
corn, salad, baby carrots, apple.
Thursday, Feb. 20
• Breakfast: Sausage breakfast bagel,
fruit.
• Lunch: Turkey burger, baked beans,
cucumber, tomato, mixed fruit.
Friday, Feb. 21
• Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit.
• Lunch: Chicken nuggets, cinnamon sugar
breadsticks, mashed potatoes, carrots &
celery, pineapple.
Monday, Feb. 24
• Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt, muffin,
fruit or juice.
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Yard hours: Thursday, February 27 thru
Sunday, March 9 from 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to consign items, contact auction company.
Jack Rooney - 712-260-9694 cell
507-235-5279 evenings
Titan Machinery
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641-648-4231
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Monday, March 10.
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Under new
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For more information contact:
Gary Helmers
507-236-2921
or
Mark Howell
712-260-9690 • 712-362-4844
February 20, 2014 The Wright County Monitor • Page 15
Dows Area News
Senior Dinner
February 24
DOWS
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wednesday, Feb. 19
•WrestlingStateDualsat
TBA,10a.m.
•Statewrestling,TBA.
Thursday, Feb. 20
•LibraryStoryHourforkids
ages3-5from10-11am.
Questionscontactthelibraryat
852-4326.
Join the Dows Senior Citizens
whentheymeetatnoonattheDows
Senior Center on Monday, Feb. 24.
Theirmenuwillbeporkloinsmoked
by RobDietz,herbedpotatoes,corn,
assortedsaladsanddessert.
Ifyoudon’tgetacallandwantto
come,callPatat852-3557,Deloris
at4229,orJanat4491.
•GolfclinicinMPR,7p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21
Monday, Feb. 24
•SeniorDinneratSenior
Centeratnoon.Callfor
reservations.
Looking Back
Tigers Set Record-Feb 2, 1964
By Rob Ahrens
TheDowsTigersmadebasketball
historyonTuesday.Theybrokethe
hundredmarkbyscoring102points,
downingNESCO102-70.Aidingin
thisfeatwereLarryHackbarthwho
scored29points,WallyHillwith20,
KennyAkerswith18,LouDeSotel
with16,JohnHansonwith11,John
Snyderwith4andJonJetmundwith
4.
The hundredth point was scored
by Kenny Akers at the free throw
line. When the ball went through
thebasket,thecrowdcheeredwildly
as the scoreboard indicated Dows
“By far, this was the best effort. I
wasveryproudandveryhappywith
everything about the game. The
only way we could improve would
be to do it over again before the
seasonends.”
Rob is compiling a look back at
interesting happenings from old
issues of the Dows Advocate on
a weekly basis. If you have any
ideas of the timing of interesting
occurrences from years past that you
would like to read about, contact
Rob at [email protected]
led100to 66.
In accomplishing this feat, the
Tigers set a new all-time high for
DHS.Thepreviousrecordwasset
last year when the team scored 90
pointsagainstNortheastHamilton.
When asked for evaluation of
the game, the coaches said “The
Tigersplayedthebestballgamethat
I have seen played at Dows in my
fouryearsofcoachinghere.Ifthe
Tigershadplayedthiswayallyear,
theywouldhavehadanundefeated
seasonnow.”
Assistant coach Clyde Vedane,
Collin’s Ride
Benefit Feb. 23
Democrats to
meet March 8
Public Health
Clinics
Collin Schultes, 8, son of
Amy
(Swanson)
and Jim Schultes,
Templeton, suffers
fromCerebralPalsy,
diagnosed at birth.
His family recently
learned that Collin
willlikelyneverbe
abletowalk,sothe
need has arisen to
purchase a handicapped accessible
van, with lift, which will cost
upwardsof$60,000forausedunit.
A benefit has been planned:
‘Collin’s Ride’ will be held at the
Dedham Legion Hall, Dedham,
Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 23. The
benefit will feature a spaghetti
dinner,followedbyanauction.The
dinnerstartsat4:30p.m.,followed
by theauctionat5:30.
You can check out more on
‘Collin’s Ride’ by going to their
Facebook page, Collin’s Journey.
If you need more information, you
maycallJeanorDuaneSwansonat
641-866-6821, or Bev orAl Lange
at515-852-4623.
All Franklin County Democrats,
please attend the 2014 County
Convention on Saturday, March
8, at Hampton-Dumont High
School. Come to the “Info-Tech/
Media Center” Northeast Corner of
building (same location as 2012.)
Registration open by 8:30 a.m.
Meetingbeginsat9a.m.
The following clinics have
been scheduled for the Franklin
CountyPublicHealth.
— Wednesday,
February
19, 1-3 p.m., Foot Clinic,
Hampton Senior Center,
456-5191
— Thursday, February 20,
9-11 a.m., Foot Clinic,
Franklin County Public
Health,456-5820
— Thursday, February 20,
2:30-4p.m.,Immunization
Clinic, Franklin County
PublicHealth,456-5820
— Friday,February21,8:309:30a.m.,BloodPressure,
Franklin County Public
Health,walk-in
— Wednesday,
February
26, 9-11 a.m., Foot
Clinic, Franklin Prairie
Apartments,456-5820
Democrat Central
Committee to
meet March 3
FranklinCountyDemocrat
CentralCommitteeregularmonthly
meetingwillbeheldat7p.m.on
Monday,March3atElPaisita
RestaurantinHampton.
Perfect snowmobiling
The snowmobilers enjoyed the freshly fallen snow on the Iowa River in Dows
The Clarion Wire
By Karen Weld
** Look for Wright County
Shriners as the bus tables for tips
and a portion of the gross sales at
PizzaRanchonFebruary19from5
-8p.m.Fundsraisedgotosupport
Shrine work and transportation for
crippledyouth.
**Monday,Feb.24isEagleGrove
native’ Aaron Eilert’s Birthday
(youngEagleScoutkilledattheBoy
ScoutCampbyatornado).Thiswill
be the “6th Annual Aaron Eilert’s
Day of Giving and Service”; Eagle
Grovestudentsplantocelebratethe
daybydoingwhathedid-care,give,
serve. Anyone as an individual/
family/groupwhowanttocelebrate
Aaron’s birthday in your own way
-emailBethStephas-RobertBlue
MiddleSchooltolet herknowwhat
you have done [email protected].
** “Commercial Pesticide
Applicator Prep Test” is set for
Tuesday,Feb.25thfrom1–3PMat
theWrightCountyExtensionOffice,
210 First Street S.W. in Clarion.
Preparation for Core Commercial
PesticideExamisInstructedbyMark
Johnson ISU Field Agronomist.
Cost of Program $20. Manuals are
available for purchase. Seating is
limited,pleasecalltopre-registerat
1-515-532-3453,
** A Quilt Show by Meadows
residents, “Wrapped Up in Love”,
is set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2:30
p.m. As a part of numerous events
and activities at the Clarion Iowa
Specialty Hospital campus in Feb.,
requested by 4 pm, Friday, Feb. 21st
by contacting ISH Cardiopulmonary
Department at 1-515-532-9351. A
light snack will be served.
** “Windows XP Ends, Windows
8 Begins” FREE Technology
Seminar set for Wednesday, Feb.
26 at Clarion Public Library from
6 - 7 p.m.; sponsored/instructed by
AD Tech Solutions & Clarion Public
Library. Microsoft has announced
it will end support of Windows XP
on April 8. Learn how you and your
computer can keep up with changing
technology; seminar will cover
it that means for the public, what
other options consumers have for
Windows Operating Systems and an
introduction to Windows 8.
eachresidentisencouragedtoshare
up to three of their quilts, along
with the story of each: made by
themselves,others,familyheirloom,
sentimental favorite. Open to the
public.
** “Heart to Heart: Exercise,
Nutrition&More”isaFREEClass
forthePublicsetforTuesday,Feb.
25th, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the
Lower Level Conference Center of
Iowa Specialty Hospital- Clarion
Campus. Learn about risk factors
for heart disease, what to do about
them, and available local rehab
services for managing health with
heart disease. Presented by Iowa
SpecialtyHospitalCardiopulmonary
Department & Annette Snyder,
Registered Dietitian. RSVPs are
THANK YOU
Thanks for all the cards, flowers, food, calls
and thoughts during this difficult time.
Special thanks to Denny Moore and
Marillyn Korth for the wonderful music;
thanks to Shawn Hill for his caring and
moving service, and a special thanks to the
Dows American Legion for their part in the
service, and to the Presbyterian Church
ladies for the wonderful lunch.
We appreciate you all so much.
The family of Russ Braun
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Congratulations and Good Luck at State Wrestling
The Clarion-Goldfield Cowboys took the Class 1A District title on their home mat last Saturday, and will now set their sights on the State Dual Tournament this Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The
team goes in seeded fourth at 14-3, and goes up against fifth seed Wilton (21-3) in a 9 a.m. quarterfinal. Also in the field are Alburnett (No. 1 seed, 24-9), Logan-Magnolia (No. 8, 21-4), Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
(No. 2, 28-1), West Marshall (No. 7, 16-4), Don Bosco (No. 3, 19-7) and Woodbury Central (No. 6, 21-10). The consolation side semifinals are set for 11 a.m., with the championship semifinals at 1 p.m. The duals for 5th
place and 7th place are set for 4:30 p.m., with both the championship final and consolation final set for 6:30 p.m.
Cowboys take district wrestling title on home mat
Sending seven individual qualifiers
By Les Houser
TAYLOR LEHMAN
Sr. 32-5 138-weight class
2nd appearance at state
District champion
Sectional champion
First round opponent:
Lane Rumelhart
Jr. 43-10 Guthrie Center
MITCH GAMBRILL
Sr. 34-6 285-weight class
4th appearance at state
NCC champion
David Howell
Sr. 34-1 Emmetsburg
RYAN ANDERSON
Jr. 21-14 182-weight class
1st appearance at state
Sectional champion
Nathan Howe
Sr. 39-10 MFL-MarMac
LOGAN NELSON
Tyler Donavan
Sr. 39-3 West Branch
JUSTIN PORTILLO
Soph. 22-2 106-weight class
District champion
Sectional champion
Tanner Greenwald
Soph. 14-6 Wilton
JOSH PORTILLO
Soph. 24-0 113-weight class
District champion
Sectional champion
NCC champion
Jeremy Schultz
Fr. 27-14 Don Bosco
The Clarion-Goldfield Cowboy
wrestling team used the familiarity of
their home gym to its full advantage
in taking the Class 1A district team
title last Saturday. Along the way,
the Cowboys got seven individuals
through to state in compiling 138
points to easily finish ahead of St.
Edmond (73.5) and Lake Mills (72).
South Central Calhoun with 68 and
Manson NW Webster with 65.5
rounded out the top five of the 14
schools represented.
Getting their ticket punched for
an appearance at the big show are
Justine Portillo (106), Josh Portillo
(113), Joel Haberman (126), Taylor
Lehman (138), Logan Nelson (152),
Ryan Anderson (182) and Mitch
Gambrill (285). The first four are
JOEL HABERMAN
3rd appearance at state
District champion
Sectional champion
NCC champion
Jacob Koch
Sr. 25-16 Alburnett
Cowboys qualify again For State Dual Tournament
Seeded fourth, take on Wilton in quarterfinals
By Les Houser
Over the past few years, the State
They bested South Central Calhoun
Dual Tournament has become a 47-27, with pins coming from Justin
familiar place to be for the Clarion- Portillo (106), Lucas Lienemann
Goldfield Cowboys. They will be (113), Calen Rosenbaum (132),
returning yet again, for the third year Taylor Lehman (138), Brady Brott
in a row and fourth trip in the last (145) and Mitch Gambrill (285).
five years, after taking two regional Justin had the quickest time, with
dual wins last week.
his man going down in just 56
Cowboy wrestler Joel Haberman reached the milestone of 100 career
victories during the regional duals last week. His name will now be
added to the engraved plaque, containing the 13 other members of
the 100-win club, which is permanently displayed at the school. They
include TJ Stumpf, Brock Woodin, Jason Stumpf, Brandon Helgeson,
Dane Askelsen, Eric Meyer, Aaron Albertson, Maxx Schultz, Sam Solis,
Jake Haberman, Matt Odland and recent additions Mitch Gambrill and
Taylor Lehman.
seconds. Josh Portillo (120) scored
an 18-3 technical fall win, while Joel
Haberman (126) had his hand raised
by forfeit.
The red and black took care of
Manson NW Webster 68-11, with
Rosenbaum, Haberman, Lehman,
Brott, Logan Nelson (160) and
Caleb Hanson (220) all picking up
six points each by fall. Nelson’s was
the fastest in just 1:10. Josh Portillo
won by technical fall 17-2, while
Dylan Pate (106), Justin Portillo and
Ryan Anderson (182) all took forfeit
victories.
The team now takes a fourth seed
into Wednesday’s action, and will
face fifth-seeded Wilton in a Class
1A quarterfinal match at 9 a.m.
Results-Cowboys 47, Titans 27
106-Ju. Portillo W by fall in :56 over
Smith
113-Lienemann W by fall in 3:19
over Payne
120-Jo. Portillo W by tech. fall 18-3
over Corey
126-Haberman W by forfeit
132-Rosenbaum W by fall in 3:31
over Sittig
138-Lehman W by fall in 1:17 over
Campbell
145-Brott W by fall in 3:19 over
Schumacher
152-Hennigar L by fall to Peed
160-Nelson L 11-6 to King
170-Lee L by maj. dec. 17-4 to Kutz
182-Anderson L by maj. dec. 10-0 to
Barrett
195-Ahrens L by maj. dec. 15-6 to
Richardson
220-Hanson L by fall to Schoop
285-Gambrill W by fall in 1:46 over
King
Cowboys 68, Cougars 11
106-Pate W by forfeit
113-Ju. Portillo W by forfeit
120-Jo. Portillo W by tech. fall 17-2
going as district champs, with the
other three taking runner-up finishes
to also advance.
Justine won a 10-5 decision over
Colon of Mason City Newman,
while brother Josh scored a 15-0
technical fall over Szalat of St.
Edmond, in the finals. Haberman
took an 8-2 win over Olsen of Lake
Mills in the finals, while Lehman
reached on a 9-4 win over Bratrud
of Northwood-Kensett.
Nelson lost by fall to Irons of Lake
Mills for the championship, but then
automatically advanced through
wrestlebacks by having already
defeated Peed of South Central.
Anderson lost a major decision to
Dolder of Manson in the title match,
and then automatically advanced
after having already defeated Averill
of St. Edmond. Gambrill came back
after a loss in the semifinals to defeat
King of South Central by fall. This
put him in the wrestleback match
for second, where he defeated Luke
Worden of Belmond-Klemme by a
10-8 decision to advance.
Finishing third for the day were
Brady Brott (145), Jordan Lee (170)
and Caleb Hanson (220). Taking
fourth was Lucas Lienemann (120).
Results of those matches are listed
below.
Results-1A District at Clarion
106-Ju. Portillo: W by fall in :51
over Smith (SCC), W 10-5 over
Colon (MCN) – 1st
113-Jo. Portillo: W by tech. fall 18-1
over Brinkman (PAC), W by tech.
fall 15-0 over Szalat (SE) – 1st
120-Lienemann: L by fall to
McClintock (SE), L by fall to Corey
(SCC) – 4th final record 17-13
126-Haberman: W by fall in 2:35
over Sittig (SCC), W 8-2 over Olsen
(LM) – 1st
138-Lehman: W by fall in :56 over
Peters (SH), W 9-4 over Bratrud (NK) – 1st
145-Brott: L by fall to Rice
(MNWW), W 10-5 over Roys (SH),
L 9-2 to Schmidt (LM) – 3rd final
record 30-13
152-Nelson: W by maj. dec. 12-4
over Peed (SCC), L by fall to Irons
(LM), no wrestleback – 2nd
170-Lee: L by fall to Kutz (SCC),
W 11-10 over Raftis (B-K), L by fall
to Hubrich (PAC) – 3rd final record
20-19
182-Anderson: W by maj. dec. 15-4
over Averill (SE), L by maj. dec. 11-3
to Dolder (MNWW), no wrestleback
– 2nd
220-Hanson: L 3-2 to Schoop (SCC),
W by fall in 3:58 over Mary (LM),
no wrestleback – 3rd final record 2511
285-Gambrill: L 5-3 to Butcher
(MNWW), W by fall in :53 over
King (SCC), W 10-8 over Worden
(B-K) – 2nd
Proud sponsors of the Cowboy’s and Cowgirl’s Sports page are:
Dr. Pamela K. Kelch, DDS, PC
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion and Belmond
To find out how to get your business added to this list
call Frankie at 515-532-2871
over Bulten
126-Rosenbaum W by fall in
over Bulten
132-Haberman W by fall in
over Wedemeyer
138-Lehman W by fall in 2:27
Samuelson
145-Hennigar L by fall to Rice
152-Brott W by fall in 2:43
Michalski
1:46
2:39
over
over
160-Nelson W by fall in 1:10 over
McColley
170-Mewes L by tech. fall 16-0 to
Krueger
182-Anderson W by forfeit
195-Ahrens W 3-2 over Peterson
220-Hanson W by fall in 1:28 over
Butler
285-Gambrill W by forfeit
Pictured here are the Cowboy state qualifiers that will be competing this week. Front, from left: champions
Justin Portillo (106), Josh Portillo (113), Joel Haberman (126), Taylor Lehman (138). Back, from left;
runners-up Ryan Anderson (182), Mitch Gambrill (285) and Logan Nelson (152).

The Wright County Monitor

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