The Wright County Monitor

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The Wright County
Monitor
Ladies Night Out
Thursday, November 5
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
146th year Number 45
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Official newspaper of Wright County
Three C-G-D students
charged in hazing incident
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Early in October, Clarion
police began investigating a
report of hazing involving football
players at Clarion-GoldfieldDows High School. Seth Pille, 18,
Michael Schaffer, 17, and Tristan
Mewes, 16, are now facing charges
of hazing, simple assault, and third
degree sexual abuse in connection
with hazing attacks on six victims.
All three will be charged as adults.
The incidents came to light
when one victim spoke to
authorities at the school. Chief of
Police Steve Terhark said that the
school turned the investigation
over to the police and that nine
students had come forward with
information.
Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson,
citing student privacy laws, did
not answer questions about the
incident, but the school board
released a statement that said three
students had been expelled for
the remainder of the school year
within 48 hours of the conclusion
of the police investigation. Olson
confirmed that the board made
those decisions after closed
sessions during a special meeting
Friday, October 23.
Reportedly, the three students
would grab and restrain younger
football players before or after
practice and use their hands to
assault the victims.
Olson also released a statement
that said the Clarion Ministerial
Association, law enforcement,
Area Education Association, and
Iowa Specialty Clinic had all
offered counseling services to
students impacted by the events.
“The district is notifying students
of these resources and facilitating
access to these services upon
student request,” the statement
said.
“Obviously there was an
incident out there,” Police Chief
Terhark said. “I believe the school
has made corrections. Hopefully
we can never have this situation
again.”
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Celebration of Gladys Woodley at the Heartland Museum
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Few people make an impact on
others’ lives the way teachers do.
Fewer still live to be 104 years old.
To honor her impact during those
104 years of her life, on October
28, the Heartland Museum honored
Gladys Woodley, believed to be
the oldest country schoolteacher in
Wright County.
Gladys greeted many of her
visitors by name as they came in.
More than 60 people—friends,
students, and neighbors of Gladys—
came for the event. Special guests
included fourth graders in Mrs.
March’s class at C-G-D Elementary,
who sang two songs they would also
be singing for the school’s Veterans
Day program and one called
“Forever Learning,” which was
especially touching for the teachers
in the room.
Mary Tesdahl of the Heartland
Museum introduced some speakers
who represented major parts of
Gladys’s life. First Bob Kruger,
president of the Rowan Lions Club,
presented Gladys with a certificate
thanking her for her faithful service.
Lee “Butch” Aldrich, also from the
Rowan Lions Club, told the audience
that Gladys didn’t join Lions until
she was 81 years old, but even so,
she was an active member. Even if
she wasn’t able to help with projects
like painting, she went above and
beyond by bringing tea, lemonade,
and bars for everyone.
Warren Curry, pastor of the
Clarion Church of Christ which
Warren Curry, Gladys’s pastor, shared some warm words about her life
and involvement in their church.
Gladys attends, told the guests that
he had first met Gladys when she
was pumping gas at 96 years old, still
driving. “I was just blown away,” he
said. He went on to describe how
Gladys remembered the words to
all the old hymns, even though her
fading eyesight made it harder for
her to read them.
“It was exciting to get to know
her over the last several years,”
Curry said, adding, “She’s an active
member of our church family.”
Naomi Maxheimer and Phyllis
Brinkman, relatives of Gladys
(and Brinkman a former country
schoolteacher as well) shared some
memories of their families singing
and playing piano together. To
celebrate Gladys’s love of music, the
guests sang two old songs: “School
Days” and “I’m Looking Over a
Four-Leaf Clover.”
After the speakers, guests
enjoyed lunch and visited with
Gladys.
Gladys taught in country schools
for 6 years starting in 1930 and then
farmed with her husband, Lawrence
Woodley. For years, she worked on
the farm and was an active member
of the community. Her life is an
example of hard work and friendship
that has inspired those who know
her.
Gladys got emotional as she
thanked everyone who had come.
“It’s just a joy to be able to have
something like this,” she said.
Hamilton garage
building permit passed
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Halloween on Main Street
Despite the drizzly weather, lots of ninjas, skeletons, and princesses went trick-or-treating along the businesses on Main Street on Saturday morning.
Parents, some in costume as well, supervised their kids as they filled their bags with candy.
The Clarion city council made
a final decision on Jeff Hamilton’s
permit to build a two-story steel
garage on his property. Discussions
on the permit had arisen at several
earlier meetings, with both Hamilton
and his neighbors voicing their
opinions. At the meeting Monday,
Leona Studer and Herman Heemstra,
who share a property line with
Hamilton, spoke against awarding
the permit along with another
neighbor, Nancy Duitscher. Large
size and general appearance were
their concerns, and was also a large
part of the reason the council had not
yet passed the permit.
“Jeff, you’ve got us in a hard
spot,” said Mayor Mike Nail. “I
know we keep putting you off, but
we’ve got to make everybody happy
here.”
In addition to uncertainty about
the suitability of the building,
discussions had been slowed with
other concerns about Hamilton’s
property, in particular with vehicles
that Heemstra believed were being
stored on his land. Jon DeVries,
director of public works, had visited
Hamilton’s property and found one
county surveyor’s spike marking the
northeast corner from when work
had been done on the storm sewer.
To accurately mark the property
line, a full survey will have to be
conducted. However, the council
realized that the property line issue,
though important, did not directly
impact the building permit and
would have to be settled between the
people concerned. Discussion turned
to other problems—Hamilton’s past
failure to conform to ordinance
regarding visible junk and his current
storage of multiple vehicles and
building materials on his property.
Hamilton said difficult life
circumstances had prevented him
from completing projects in the
past. He emphasized that he couldn’t
improve
current
appearances
without being allowed to build the
garage. “The vehicles are going to
be inside, and the building materials
will be gone. It’s really that simple,”
Hamilton said. “I totally understand
where the city council is coming
from, I totally understand where my
neighbors are coming from, but I
wish my neighbors would give me
a chance and see where I’m coming
from.”
The council voiced concerns that
Hamilton might not complete the
project. “I don’t want to be sitting
here 365 days from today having
the same conversation with the same
people,” City Administrator Dustin
Rief said.
Hamilton said that his current
home had been empty for six years
before he bought it and installed new
electrical and plumbing systems,
bringing it up to code. “You want to
go by track record, I’d like to think
that means a lot,” Hamilton said.
Council members wanted to
make sure Hamilton was committed
to cleaning up the property along
with completing the building. “Can
you assure us… that you will take
pride in your property? Can you
assure us that you will improve the
appearance of it?” Councilperson
Duane Asbe asked.
“Yes. Give me that chance and I
will prove it,” Hamilton said.
Duitscher still doubted that the
garage could be finished within the
required year, basing her opinion
on Hamilton’s past behavior. “I just
don’t know how you’re going to get
it done. It’s not going to get done.
We’re just going to have to live with
it,” she said.
Despite these comments from
neighbors, the council wouldn’t
delay the vote longer. “There’s no
legal issues on it, we have to move
forward,” Councilperson Dave
Maxheimer said, adding, “We’ve
had enough time to prove that it’s
not worth moving forward with, and
we haven’t been able to do that.”
Councilperson Lindsey German
agreed. “We don’t have any bounds
or rights to disapprove. I’m not
comfortable doing it, but it’s within
bounds of the ordinance.”
After the discussion, the council
passed the consent agenda, with
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HOPES to give back to families
with Giving Trees this Christmas
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Great partnership with Clarion Police Department
Chief of Police Steve TerHark and two of his officers spent time at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary on Friday talking to all the students
about being safe during Halloween. As Officer TerHark talked to the students about safety tips, Officer Hennigar and Officer Knutson had gifts
to share with each of the students. Students were encouraged to stay with their parents or an adult, watch for cars, and know the police officers
would be out and about if they needed help. The students and staff at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary wish to thank the Clarion Police
department for the Halloween bags and Junior Police Officer badges each student received.
City Council continued from page 1
a separate vote being held for
Hamilton’s building permit. All
council members voted yes.
“Thank you to the council, and
like I said, I’ll get it done. And it will
look good,” Hamilton said.
Heemstra and Studer both
expressed displeasure at the permit’s
passing. “I’m very disappointed,”
Studer said.
In other business, the council
approved the final two pay estimates
for the White Fox Landing project,
totaling $28,264.37 and $83,554.71,
including a change order which
reduced costs by $5,732.12. Dustin
Rief also told the council about two
problems that had arisen elsewhere:
a significant log blockage on the
Iowa River adjoining city farm land,
and water filter breakdowns at city
hall.
“We’re looking at engaging an
engineering firm to see what’s the
best option,” Rief said of the filter
problem. The city hall’s filtration
system was installed in 1934. “We’ll
evaluate f it’s time for a technology
upgrade,” he said.
Calendar of Events
Friday, November 6
7 a.m. Wright On Toastmasters
meet in the Iowa specialty
Hospital – Clarion boardroom.
7 p.m. C-G-D High School play
Cinderella High School Gym
Saturday, November 7
7 p.m. C-G-D High School play
Cinderella High School Gym
Monday November 9
11:00 am-12:00 pm Wright
County Adult Health Clinic
Dows Senior Center. Blood
pressure
&
Foot
Clinic
Tuesday,November 10
11:30 am-12:00 pm Wright
County Adult Health Clinic Eagle
Grove Senior Center Blood
Pressure & Health Education
Wednesday, November 11
7:00 PM – 9:00 pm Free
English
and/or
Computer
Classes by Clarion CrossCulture
Corporation
8:30 am-10:00 am Wright
County Adult Health Clinic
The Meadows (2nd Floor
Beauty
Shop).
Blood
pressure
&
Foot
Clinic
Thursday, November 5
4:00
pm
–
7:00
pm
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As the holidays approach,
our streets and businesses will be
decorated with garland, lights, and
Christmas trees. Though this sight
is cheery, some of those decorations
will help bring out the Christmas
spirit even more by encouraging
people to give. Starting next week,
Wright County’s HOPES program
will once again be putting up Giving
Trees for donors to give gifts to
children in need.
“It’s an opportunity for those
who know and support the HOPES
program to reach out,” said Alexis
Morgan, HOPES director.
HOPES (Healthy Opportunities
for Parents to Experience Success)
is a program where families with
children 3 years and younger can get
support and information to help with
parenting. It also offers some medical
screenings for children and can put
parents in contact with treatment
options for some conditions. Morgan
said the Giving Trees are a way to
appreciate and help those enrolled
in HOPES and a similar county
program, Early Headstart.
“It’s our way of giving back to
these families who are committed
to helping their kids and improving
their lives,” Morgan said.
Around 75 children in Wright
County receive gifts through the
Giving Trees each Christmas.
Donors can choose ornaments from
the trees with the age and gender
of a child to buy a gift for. This
year, HOPES staff are asking that
donators purchase pajamas or a book
for a child. In past years, people have
given toys, which are still welcome,
but will specifically be given to
families with high needs whereas all
children in the program will receive
the books and pajamas.
“Even through something as
seemingly simple as pajamas, it does
make a big impact,” Morgan said.
Morgan said that though other
programs in the Clarion area give
gifts to children, the Giving Trees are
specifically to help and encourage
Wright County families in need. “A
lot of our families are trying to cope
with multiple stressors, one of those
being limited finances,” Morgan
said. If donators are interested in
giving more than just one gift, they
can contact HOPES to “adopt” a
family and provide gifts or more
help.
Morgan said the Giving Trees
will be up at the Courthouse and
Wright County Public Health by
November 9. Those donating the
pajamas or gifts should bring those
into the public health office by
December 9. Monetary donations
can also make a big difference.
“It
seems
like
around
Christmastime, people are looking
for a way to give back,” Morgan
said. “When the community gets on
board, we can do some pretty cool
stuff.”
Drainage repairs may be on horizon
First State Bank
collecting for annual food drive
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Throughout November, Clarion’s
First State Bank and Town and
Country Insurance will be running a
food drive to help provide for local
families who may be struggling
around the holidays.
“It all does stay in Wright
County,” said Staci Schnittjer at
Town and Country Insurance.
The items collected are donated to
Upper Des Moines Area Opportunity
in Eagle Grove. Mary Ohrtman,
local program director, said that by
fall their food pantry supplies run
low because of increased need in
the summer months when kids are
eating more often at home.
“It’s really hard this time of
year,” Ohrtman said.
Ohrtman said the UDMO could
always use nonperishable foods like
cereals, boxed meals like Hamburger
helper, baking mixes, vegetable oil,
chips and crackers, noodles, and
canned and jarred sauces, meats, and
vegetables. In addition, they take
hygiene and household products like
laundry detergent, soap, and paper
towels. “Those are items that we
constantly need,” Ohrtman said. She
added that currently they’re low on
toilet paper and Kleenex.
Aside from those necessities,
Ohrtman said they rarely have
items like canned cranberry sauce,
instant mashed potatoes, pie filling,
and stuffing to give out around the
holidays. “It would be nice to have
those traditional Thanksgiving food
items donated,” she said.
This will be the third year the two
companies have run the food drive.
Last year brought in twice as many
goods as the year before, nearing
1,300 items. “It would be great to
see it continue to grow each year,”
said Sherri O’Brien also with First
State Bank.
O’Brien and Schnittjer said
they were grateful for the support
they’d received from the community
over the last two years. “It really
means a lot to have people helping
out,” O’Brien said. The food drive
helps local people and is driven by
local people, too. “We are a giving
community,” Schnittjer said.
Items can be dropped off at the
First State Bank/Town and Country
Insurance location on Central Ave in
Clarion.
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Before moving into a closed
session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters concerning
possible litigation, the board of
supervisors talked over some
concerns about current drainage
projects.
Supervisor Stan Watne spoke
about potential problems in DD#33
north of Galt. Evidence indicates
there might be a tile breakdown
slowing water flow south of railroad
tracks in the district.
“We just need to do some
investigating to see if we have
something broken down,” Watne
said.
Supervisor Rick Rasmussen
wasn’t satisfied that old tile in the
district had been crushed or removed
to standard when new tile was
installed. He said it did not appear
on the surface as if the tile had been
dug out. “I want the GPS reading of
where the old tile is or was, and see
if they’ve taken it out or destroyed
it,” Rasmussen said. County Auditor
Betty Ellis said part of the problem
was that the engineer and contractor
had not met with the landowners.
Rasmussen said he would contact
the contractor and follow up on the
issue.
Board Chairman Karl Helgevold
reported meeting with county social
services to discuss transportation
for mental health patients. A
decision won’t be made until the
next meeting, but Sherriff Jason
Schluttenhofer commented that
they hope to improve the current
policy. “Hopefully it cuts down on
the revolving door and [helps] those
people who probably shouldn’t be in
a jail cell,” he said.
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Lady preacher’s visit upstaged by election
It had been almost three months
since the members of Lennox Valley
Methodist Church learned their
pastor, Rev. Glynn Vickers, was
being moved in June of 1998. And
it had been four weeks since that
fateful moment on May 4 when
Diane Curtis, chair of the Methodist
Church Pastor/Parish Committee,
received the call from the Springfield
district superintendent to inform her
that Sarah Hyden-Smith was being
appointed as the new minister in
Lennox Valley.
It’s funny how something can
seem so important at one moment,
then be almost forgotten the next.
That’s kind of how it was with
the news of Rev. Hyden-Smith.
When word first broke out that
Lennox Valley was about to get its
first clergywoman, the news was
so hot that Iris Long published
The Hometown News a day early,
something that hadn’t been done
since August 16, 1977, when news
broke that Elvis Presley had died.
During my growing-up years, I
was often reminded there is one thing
that trumps just about everything
else in small towns: Politics. And
the good folks of Lennox Valley had
just been surprised by the biggest
political announcement since Helen
Walker decided to run against her
husband, Mayor Jay Walker, in his
bid for reelection in November 1976.
Just four days earlier, on June
2, during the Tuesday edition of his
daily radio program, “Renderings
With Raymond,” the audience
was divided between shocked and
delighted to hear Raymond Cooper
announce his “willingness” to
acquiesce to the will of his listeners
and run against “Silver Tongue” Dick
Bland in the upcoming November
election. Suddenly, news of a new
woman minister took a back seat to
the sizzling political announcement.
Just the same, Diane Curtis had
arranged a meeting of the Pastor/
Parish Committee at 4:30 that
Saturday afternoon. Originally,
word of the meeting was the talk of
the town as Methodists and others
who weren’t even members of the
committee called Diane to ask if
they could attend.
Some had heard stories of a
female Pentecostal minister in the
1930s who came through town as
part of a “Holy Ghost Revival.” The
evangelist, it was told, dressed in a
police uniform, sat in the saddle of
a police motorcycle and blew the
siren over and over. Next, old-timers
like to reminisce, she drove the
motorcycle, with its deafening roar,
across the access ramp to the pulpit,
slammed on the brakes, then raised
a white-gloved hand to shout “Stop!
You’re speeding to Hell!”
Sixty years had passed since the
“Holy Roller Traffic Cop” came
through town, and the idea of an
honest-to-goodness woman pastor
living right here in Lennox Valley
was more than many folks could
imagine.
So it was that Sarah HydenSmith, innocently enough, pulled
into a parking space at the Methodist
Church, expecting cake, punch and a
lovely meeting with her new flock,
probably around a Sunday School
class table. Diane Curtis, who had
been watching out the window of
the fellowship hall, rushed out to
greet Sarah to her new church. Diane
seemed friendly enough to the new
pastor, albeit a bit nervous.
Expecting the usual six or seven
members who normally make up a
Pastor/Parish Committee, HydenSmith was quite surprised to walk
into a room with more than 60
folks seated in four rows across the
fellowship hall.
Following a brief introduction by
Diane Curtis, Sarah told the group
she was thrilled to be appointed to
Lennox Valley and asked the eerily
silent congregants if they had any
questions or thoughts they would
like to share.
Looking back, I’m not sure why
anyone was surprised when Elbert
Lee Jones raised his hand and asked,
“What’s your stand on the Federal
Reserve System?”
Leaning back in his chair, near
the end of the third row, Raymond
Cooper grinned an almost evil grin
as he sat, quite pleased with himself.
Learn more about the Good Folks
of Lennox Valley at lennoxvalley.
com.
Age of The Geek
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Travis Fischer is a writer for Mid America Publishing
The Red Capes Are Coming
By Travis Fischer
It’s official! We are living in a
Supergirl world.
Jeb Bush wasn’t the only one who
excitedly tuned in for the primetime
premier of CBS’s entry into the
super hero television market. The
first episode raked in a whopping
16 million viewers, which is pretty
impressive considering the pilot
episode was leaked to the Internet
several months ago.
Personally speaking, I liked the
first episode well enough. It was
fun and funny, but didn’t seem to
mind getting down and dirty when
it came time to have the superpowered aliens start punching
each other. Other than some cringe
worthy dialogue, generally a result
of the show making sure you haven’t
forgotten that Supergirl is both a
super hero and a woman, as though
that’s some stunning revelation, I
think the show is off to a pretty good
start.
But wow, there sure are a lot of
comic book based shows out there.
They’re even starting to bump
into each other. In an appropriate
twist, particularly considering the
upcoming “Batman v Superman:
Dawn of Justice” movie, CBS’s
“Supergirl” is running head-to-head
against Fox’s “Gotham,” in the same
timeslot.
Nancy’s Notes
Last week we had a great time
at the library when we hosted a
Zombie Party. Two dozen third
through fifth graders showed up to
make a snack of dirt cups equipped
with a tombstone, paint on zombie
makeup, play games, and decorated
gourds to look like mummies as well
as making mummies out of several
of their friends. It was a good way to
get in the Halloween spirit.
Can you believe that we are
already getting in Christmas novels.
I guess this is I a good time to read
them since December is always a
busy month. We have now purchased
“Winter Stroll” by Elin Hilderbrand.
The story takes place at Christmas
on Nantucket where Kelley Quinn,
the owner of Winter Street Inn, is
reflecting on the past year. As he
writes his holiday letter to friends and
family, he knows that although he
has had some misfortune and worry,
the Quinns have much to celebrate.
Kelley, now single, is on better terms
with his first wife Margaret, who is
using her celebrity to lure customers
to the inn in record numbers. Their
son Kevin has a beautiful new baby,
Genevieve, with the Inn’s French
housekeeper, Isabelle; and their
daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice
guy. Now the Quinns are looking
forward to celebrating Genevieve’s
baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the
family, and enjoying the cheer of
Nantucket’s traditional Christmas
Stroll. But just when a peaceful
family gathering seems within
reach, Kelley’s estranged second
wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island.
Now it’s going to take a whole lot
more than a Christmas miracle to
get the Quinns through the holidays
intact.
Receiving five stars by readers
is “The Art of Losing Yourself” by
Katie Ganshert. Every morning,
Carmen Hart pastes on her television
smile and broadcasts the weather.
She’s the Florida panhandle’s
favorite meteorologist, married to
everyone’s favorite high school
football coach. They’re the perfectlooking couple, living in a nice house
and attending church on Sundays.
From the outside, she’s a woman who
has it all together. But on the inside,
Carmen Hart struggles with doubt.
She wonders if she made a mistake
when she married her husband. Then
Carmen’s sister, a seventeen-year-old
runaway, Gracie Fisher , steps in and
changes everything. Gracie is caught
squatting at a boarded-up motel that
belongs to Carmen’s aunt, and their
mother is off on another one of her
benders, which means Carmen has
no other option but to take Gracie in.
Is it possible for God to use a broken
teenager and an abandoned motel to
bring a woman’s faith and marriage
back to life?
Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis was the
Sandy Hook first-grade teacher who
was credited with saving her entire
class that tragic day in December of
2012. She has now written, “Moving
Forward from Life’s Darkest Hour:
Choosing Hope,” with the help of
Robin Gaby Fisher. Since that day,
despite the unimaginably painful
experiences she endured, she has
chosen to share her experience with
others, in the hope that they too can
find light in dark moments.
Come in and see us: Monday
through Wednesday between noon
and 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday
between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
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To the editor
I am a volunteer at Heartland
Museum in Clarion. On Friday
Oct. 30th we hosted the C/G 6th
graders for a full day of activities
and studies at the museum. The kids
were delightful and full of life and
curiosity and good cheer. It was
great to see them so interested in
the curriculum set up by both the
teachers and volunteers. It’s nice
to see our future “community” so
active and positive about life.
With all the bad news on the
news, this was a real boost to all the
volunteers who participated. Take
heart folks-there are some great
future leaders out there! Again, what
a joy to be a volunteer at Heartland
Museum in Clarion.
Contact the museum if you’d like
to be part of Iowa’s future.
Melanie Maasdam Arrow
I like “Arrow,” but last season
didn’t make it easy. Still, I remain
hopeful that things will pick up again
in this new season, particularly with
the news that at least one episode
will feature the return of Matt Ryan
as Constantine after his own show
was tragically ended last year.
“Arrow’s” largest problem is
that it suffers from something of
an identity crisis. Originally a
“realistic” adaptation of the Green
Arrow, the show started out with the
philosophy that the more fantastic
elements of comic book characters
should be toned down.
That philosophy has been
changing as the show adds superhumans, ninja assassins, and now
magic into the mix. However, the
transition from grim and gritty
to fun and fantastic has not been
particularly smooth. It has a hard
time reconciling the conflicting
tones as its main character shifts
from a murderous vigilante to a more
colorful costumed crimefighter.
The Flash
Racing into its second season,
“The Flash” was easily one of the
best new shows of last year. Spinning
off from “Arrow,” the story of a
young Barry Allen quickly matched
and surpassed its parent show and
now seems to be setting the pace for
the CW’s joined DC Universe.
The spin-off has been so
successful that players from both
“Arrow” and “The Flash” (including
former Superman and Iowa native,
Brandon Routh) will be coming
together with “DC’s Legends of
Tomorrow” early next year.
Gotham
“Gotham” was something of a
pleasant surprise last season. I was
afraid that the show would be nothing
but another police procedural with
the occasional comic reference.
Instead, I got a show so spectacularly
over-the-top that you can’t help but
be entertained.
So far, the second season
continues to impress with some
great performances from actors that
were apparently told to abandon
the concept of restraint. That said, I
worry that the “Rise of the Villains”
may be relying too much on bringing
in Gotham’s most famous costumed
crazies, a warning sign that the show
is already starting to run out of ideas.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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So to celebrate yet another entry
into the market, let’s do a quick
rundown of what all is out there to
watch.
Josh Riedel
Cell: 641-430-7064
network television, and a spin-off
at that, Marvel doesn’t have the
TV presence that DC has. Still,
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
is no slouch.
Mixing metahuman antics with
spy games, the show really hit its
stride last year and continues to
pick up the pace for its third season.
In particular, last week’s episode,
“4,722 Hours,” will probably go
down as a landmark episode for the
series.
Also, special mention to
“Marvel’s Agent Carter,” which will
continue to serve as a mid-season
filler while the show is on break.
Following a successful first series,
Hayley Atwell will return in 2016
for more late-40s spy action.
Jessica Jones and Daredevil
Not
technically
television,
Marvel’s cinematic universe shows
its darker side on Netflix. Last April
we got the amazing “Daredevil”
series. This year, along with a second
season of “Daredevil,” we’ll get
“Jessica Jones,” the story of a jaded
metahuman turned private detective.
“Jessica Jones” hits Netflix on
November 20 and “Daredevil”
season two should be released next
April.
The Walking Dead
It’s not all capes and masks. “The
Walking Dead” is shambling through
its sixth season on AMC. I admit I
stopped watching the show a few
years ago, but I assume Rick is still
making really bad decisions, Daryl
is still awesome, and somebody is
looking for Carl.
And I kinda doubt you-knowwho is really dead.
iZombie
Considering my love of zombie
movies, it’s odd that I don’t watch
“iZombie” either. Of course,
“iZombie” is hardly a traditional
zombie story. Instead, it features
a “high-functioning” zombie that
solves crimes by eating the brains,
and thus gaining memories, of
murder victims.
I’ve heard nothing but good
things about the show, so perhaps
I’ll binge watch the first season one
of these days.
Lucifer
What if the Devil got bored and
decided to abandon Hell, move
to Los Angeles, open a piano bar,
and occasionally help police catch
criminals?
I guess we’ll find out later this
year.
That’s everything confirmed
for this year, but there’s even more
coming down the pipe. Rumors are
abound of a “Teen Titans” show
on Spike TV, a “Krypton” show on
Syfy, and two “X-Men” based shows
on FX and Fox, among many others.
This bubble may burst some day,
but it’s safe to say that comic book
geeks won’t be hungry for new
adaptations any time soon.
Travis Fischer is a news writer
for Mid-America Publishing and
watches more comic book characters
on TV than he reads in comic books
nowadays.
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Public notice
Minutes
Wright County
Board of Directors
Minutes
October 12, 2015
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community
School Board of Directors held its Regular
Meeting on Monday, October 12, 2015. In attendance were Directors Beth Severson, Clint
Middleton, Troy Seaba, Wright County Monitor Reporter Kasey Ginn, Isaiah Nebbe, Alissa
Nebbe, Dr. Robert Olson, Superintendent, and
Anita Frye.
President Severson called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. No one addressed the board
in Open
Forum.
Motion by Middleton to Approve Agenda. Second by Seaba. Motion carried 3-0. Old Business
Tap Report: None
Sports Booster Report: Dr. Olson wishes to
acknowledge Sports Boosters continued support of the district by donations to help replace
baseball and softball batting cages, and replace
team uniforms. Prairie Energy also donated
equipment and their employees donated time
to help pull poles and other items around the
sports fields making replacement of fencing a
smoother process.
Education Report: Dr. Olson gave an overview of the TLC Grant Writers Committee and
the process they have made in putting together
a plan that will be shared in detail once the
process is completed. The committee consists
of Lindsey Helton, Mary March, Missy Springsteen-Haupt, Erin Morrical, Bob EnTin, Scott
Herrig, Principals Tricia Rosendahl, Steve
Haberman, Dennis March, and Dr. Olson.
New Business
Motion by Middleton to Approve Consent
Agenda with the Pulling of Item 5.1.6 Approval
of Overnight Trips. Second by Seaba. Approve
Minutes of Previous Meeting held on September 21, 2015; Approve Payment of Monthly
Bills; Approve Payment of Additional Bills; Approve Goldfield Sewer Line Project Easement;
Approve Volume Natural Gas Purchase Agreement with Wood River Energy; Review board
Policies 802 – Investments, 803 – Gifts, Grants,
and Bequests, 804 – Purchasing Policy; Delete
Board Policy 801A – Fitness Equipment Use;
Approve First Reading Policy 603.13.AP – Addresses Appropriate Use of CIPA policy 603.13;
Approve Second Reading of policy 203.14 – Investments, 503.11 – Sunday and Holiday Practices, Rehearsals, and Competitions. Motion
carried 3-0.
Facility Report
Dr. Olson shared with the Board that the Fire
Marshall visited CGD on September 16, 2015.
The district is required to respond to the citations and provide corrective measures to the
Fire Marshall.
There will be a trial run in the Fourth Grade
classrooms that will upgrade Audio Enhancement Systems in each room. The district is
hoping to find a system that works well, and not
bleed over from room to room.
Dr. Olson presented a Safe Room Design Revision that includes seating. This would be part
of the district expense if Safe Room Funds became available for the district to use.
Corey Jacobsen arrived at 8:00 P.M. Financial
Report
The Board received an overview of how a
school district is funded, the valuation figure per
student, Unspent Authority vs. Cash Carryover,
Financial Health Measures in report form put together by ISFIS (Iowa State Financial Information Services).
Miscellaneous Reports
There will be a Veteran’s Day Program held at
the high school again this year. It will be held on
Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Dennis and
Kris Mraz are organizing the program which will
include high school and elementary students.
School districts are starting to develop policies
or practices that allow individuals on the sex offender list to participate in school activities that
involve their children, which could include conferences, programs, or sporting events. Dr. Olson is looking at a couple different policies and
is having legal counsel look them over and will
update the board. The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
District Policy current is to not allow those individuals on the list onto district property, with
parent-teacher conferences being held over the
phone or elsewhere.
Communications
The next Regular Board Meeting and Work
session will be held on Monday, November 9th
at 6:00 P.M. The board members were given
handouts to complete before the next board
meeting that will help in facilitating the upcoming retreat. There will be a Wright County School
Board Retreat that will include Clarion-GoldfieldDows CSD, Belmond-Klemme CSD, and Eagle
Grove CSD on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00
P.M. held at the Clarmond Country Club.
Motion by Middleton to Adjourn. Second by
Jacobsen. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting
adjourned at
8:37 P.M.
ATTEST
Anita Frye
Board Secretary
presented an amended Building Families Director contract. Currently, Jen Sheehan, CSS Administrator, is the Supervisor of Parent Connections. Due to some of the changes with County
Social Services region it would be more efficient
for the Director of Building Families to supervise the Parent Connections program. Motion
by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the amended Building Families contract.
Motion carries.
Held the continued public hearing on private tile
crossing in DD #76 from last week. Drainage
Attorney, David Johnson, reviewed the memo
that he had drafted previously. There was long
discussion regarding compensation for permanent easement. There was then a motion by
Watne and seconded by Rasmussen to prepare
a findings agreement to be filed for record in the
Wright County Recorder’s office and direct Gary
Keller to pay $2,720.00 to Beverly Mosher for a
permanent easement, and figure and pay damages at a later date. Motion carries.
Motion by Rasmussen and seconded by Watne
to approve the application from Gary Keller and
allow construction to begin. Motion carries.
Motion by Watne and seconded by Rasmussen
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carries.
ATESST
Karl Helgevold, Chairman
Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor
Wright County Board of Supervisors
Published in the Wright County Monitor on
November 5, 2015
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bedroom apartments.
Pursuant to Chapter 100.40, State
Code of Iowa, and at the request of
JIM LESTER, representing each
fire department having all or part of
their fire districts within WRIGHT
COUNTY, the open burning ban for
WRIGHT COUNTY will be lifted
effective OCTOBER 29, 2015, AT
9 A.M.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey L Quigle
State Fire Marshal
public notice
Minutes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Probate
Wright County
Board of Directors
Minutes
October 23, 2015
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board of Directors
held a Discipline Hearing on Friday, October
23, 2015. In attendance were Beth Severson,
Corey Jacobsen, Beth Jackson, Clint Middleton, Troy Seaba, School Attorney Bob Malloy,
Superintendent Dr. Robert Olson, High School
Principal Dennis March, and Board Secretary
Anita Frye.
At 4:46 P.M. President Severson called the
Meeting to Order. Motion by Middleton to Approve Agenda. Second by Jacobsen. Motion
Carried 5-0.
At 4:48 P.M. Roll Call Vote was taken to Move
into Closed Session for Student Discipline (Iowa
Code 21.5.1(e),282.4) Severson – yes, Seaba
– yes, Jacobsen – yes, Middleton – yes, Jackson – yes.
At 7:12 P.M. Roll Call Vote was taken to move
into Open Session – Severson –yes, Seaba –
yes,
Jacobsen – yes, Middleton - yes, Jackson –
yes.
Motion by Jackson to Expel Student #1 for the
remainder of the Academic School Year based
on Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student
attendance may be detrimental to the best interest of students at the high school as recommended by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Jacobsen to Expel Student #2 for the
remainder of the Academic School Year based
on Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student
attendance may be detrimental to the best interest of students at the high school as recommended by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Seaba to Expel Student #3 for the remainder of the Academic School Year based on
Iowa Code 282.4, determining that student attendance may be detrimental to the best interest
of students at the high school as recommended
by Administration. Second by Middleton. Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Middleton to adjourn. Second by Jacobsen. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned
at 7:15 P.M.
ATTEST
Anita Frye
Board Secretary
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PROBATE NO. ESPR 016572
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT wright
COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lucile
V. Orvick, Deceased.
To all persons interested in the Estate of Lucile
V. Orvick, deceased:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 28th
day of October, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of Lucile V. Orvick, deceased, bearing the
date of the 26th day of February, 1999, was admitted to probate in the above named Court and
that James B. Orvick was appointed executor of
said estate in ancillary proceedings in the State
of Iowa.
Notice is given that all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having
claims against said estate shall file them with
the Clerk of the above named District Court,
as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance; and unless so filed within four months
from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claim shall
thereafter be forever barred.
Dated this 29th day of October, 2015.
James B. Orvick
Executor of said Estate for
Ancillary administration in Iowa
458 County Road CC
Oregon, WI 53575
Address
BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON LAW
FIRM
BY: Richard E. Bordwell
Attorney for Executor
120 Central Avenue West, P.O. Box 73
Clarion, IA 50525
Address
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
public notice
Minutes
Wright County
Board of Supervisors
Minutes
October 19, 2015
Chairman Helgevold called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors
to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present were
Watne, Rasmussen, and Helgevold.
Minutes of the previous regular meeting of October 12, 2015 were read and approved.
Approved claims for payment.
Taylor Roll, Assistant County Engineer,
presented final project plans for FMCO99(82)-55-99; R65 resurfacing from C54 to
Hwy #3, Rowan blacktop. Motion by Watne and
seconded by Rasmussen to approve the final
plans and have the chairman sign. Motion carries. This project will grind up 3” of existing road
then lay it back down, then cover that with 3” of
new blacktop overtop.
Bryce Davis, Wright County Economic Development Director, handed out Resolution #201418 that was approved by the Board on October
20, 2014. Davis is proposing a Wright County
Veteran Welcome Package for Home Base
Iowa. This will be $150.00 upfront expense of
up to $100.00 on hotel and $50.00 of meal and
local chamber gift certificate to be used only
in Wright County. There will be seven signs
placed around the county stating that we are a
Home Base Iowa county. Motion by Watne and
seconded by Rasmussen to reconfirm Resolution 2014-18 on supporting Home Base Iowa
Incentive. Motion carries.
Michelle Walters, Building Families Director,
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Estate of Minor
PUBLIC NOTICE
Estate of minor
STATE OF IOWA
IOWA DISTRICT COURT
EQUITY NO. EQCV024206
WRIGHT COUNTY
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR
BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME
MORTGAGE, INC, Plaintiff
vs.
ESTATE OF MARVIN L. MINOR; SPOUSE
OF MARVIN L. MINOR; WELLS FARGO BANK,
N.A.; ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM; STATE
OF IOWA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; ALL KNOWN
AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING
ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL
OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS,
GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL
BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL OF THE
ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS and PARTIES
IN POSSESSION, Defendants
To the above-named Defendants:E s t a t e o f
Marvin L. Minor and All known and unknown
claimants and all persons known or unknown
claiming any right, title or interest and all of their
heirs, spouses, assigns, grantees, legatees, devisees and all beneficiaries of each and all of the
above-named defendants
You are notified there was on 8/12/2015 filed
in the Office of the Clerk of the above-named
Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for
foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff
on the property described herein and judgment
in rem in the amount of $24,024.57 plus interest
at the rate of 6.0% per annum from 1/1/2015,
such amount equaling $3.95 per day, the costs
of the action including title costs of $225.00, and
reasonable attorney fees and that said sums
be declared a lien upon the following-described
premises from 4/30/2003, located in Wright
County, Iowa, to-wit:
Lot Five (5) in Evans First Addition to Clarion,
Wright County, Iowa that the mortgage on the
above-described real estate be foreclosed, that
a special execution issue for the sale of as much
of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to
satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the
Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is David M. Erickson, whose
address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th
Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 503093993, Phone: (515) 288-2500, Facsimile: (515)
243-0654.
NOTICE
THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITH REDEMPTION.
You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 25 day of November, 2015, and within
a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion
or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Wright
County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Clarion, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may
be rendered against you for the relief demanded
in the Petition.
If you need assistance to participate in court
due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 641-421-0990. Persons who are hearing
or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1
800 735 2942.) Disability coordinators cannot
provide legal advice.
IMPORTANT
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
Date of third publication is November 5, 2015.
Published in the Wright County Monitor on October 22, 29 & November 5, 2015
Date of second publication 12th day of November, 2015.
Published in the Wright County Monitor on November 5, 12, 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE
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PREMIUMS PAID AFFIDAVIT
FAIR: Wright County District Junior Fair
We, the undersigned President, Secretary and Treasurer of the above stated Fair, being duly
sworn on oath depose and say the said Association/Society, being duly incorporated under the
laws of the State Of Iowa held a Fair known as the Wright County District Junior Fair on these
days of July 8th-13th, 2015, in or near the city of Eagle Grove, and said Fair consists of a true
exhibition of livestock, together with agricultural products and farm implements as contemplated
by law (either Section 174.1 or 174.10).
We futher depose and say that the following is a statement of the actual amount paid in cash
premiums by the Association/Society for the current year, this statement corresponds with the
published offer of premiums, and that no deductions have been made for entry fees, stall or pen
rent. We further depose and say that no part of the below statement was paid for speed events
or to secure games or amusements. We further depose and say that state appropriated funds
received were used for infrastructure purposes only.
STATEMENT OF CASH PREMIUMS
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NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AND EXHIBITS
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Marriage License
Jesus Hernandez Jr., 50, Galt to
Zenaida Arroyo Solis, 53, Galt.
Jake Carlson, 25, Kanawha to
Brittany Worden, 25, Kanawha.
District Courts
The court handled one probation
revocation.
Ismael Rivera, 22, Belmond, pled
guilty on October 26 to Supplying
Alcohol to Person Under Legal Age.
Rivera was sentenced to four days in
jail, fined $500 plus 35% surcharge,
and $100 in costs.
Daniel Robell, 23, Eagle Grove,
pled guilty on October 26 to
Domestic Abuse Assault - Injury
or Mental Illness First Offense and
Interference With Official Acts.
Robell was sentenced to 180 days in
jail (170 days suspended), placed on
one year probation, fined $565 plus
35% surcharge, and $115 in costs.
Traffic Court
Speeding 55 or under zone (1
thru 5 over):Tara Leeper, Woolstock;
Mason Arnold, Waukee; Frandi
Gomez, Eagle Grove; Robert
Kruger, Alexander;
Speeding 55 or under zone (6
thru 10 over): Stefania Martinez,
Hampton;
Catherine
Greving,
Clarion;
Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5
over): Alissa Nelson, Urbandale;
Speeding over 55 zone (11 thru
15 over): David Wickard, Inner
Grove Heigh;
Speeding Residence or School
District: Abbie White Clear Lake;
Julie Blomme, Forest City;
Excessive Speed 6 thru 10 over:
Ernesto Duran;
No Valid Drivers License: Omar
Tome, Clarion; Frandi Gomez, Eagle
Grove; Juan Ilescas, Hampton;
Marcos Ajtun Estrada, Clarion;
Financial Liability Coverage
Violation: John Katter, Klemme;
Operators Licensed: Arthur
Mollo III, Eagle Grove;
Failure to Obey Traffic Control
Device/Stop
Sign/Yield
Sign:
Heather Sterling, Woolstock; Alli
Arndt, Sheffield;
Stopping on Paved Part of
Highway: Robin Hamer, Woolstock;
Careless
Driving:
Dylan
Montgomery, Clarion;
Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Adult Health
Small Claims
H&R Accounts vs. Mitchell
Nickles, Clarion. Judgment for the
plaintiff on October 22 in the amount
of $4,877 with 2.37% interest from
September 14.
H&R Accounts vs. Cynthia
Payton, Eagle Grove. Case dismissed
without prejudice on October 26.
Hauge Associates vs. Ray
Oppman, Belmond. Judgment for
the plaintiff on October 22 in the
amount of $1,540.04 with 2.37%
interest from September 24.
Brinton Bordwell & Johnson
vs. Collette Pohlman, Eagle Grove.
Case dismissed with prejudice on
October 23.
Brinton Bordwell & Johnson
vs. Clinton Stark, Clarion. Case
dismissed with prejudice on October
23.
Property Transfer
Warranty Deed: Robert and
Shirley Watermiller to Dorance
Lauden Jr and Nancy Sweeny; Belm
Morse’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 3; $67,750;
15-1957.
Warranty Deed: Eagle Grove
Entertainment Group Foundation to
Brandon Maier; EG Orig Addn Blk 3
Lot 11; EG Orig Addn Blk 3 Lot 12;
$32,000; 15-1963.
Warranty Deed: George Anderson
to Willis and Charlene Anderson;
Belm First Addn Blk 8 Lot 5; Belm
First Addn Blk 8 Lot 6; Belm First
Addn Blk 7 Lot 7; Belm First Addn
Blk 7 Lot 8; 15-1968.
Warranty Deed: George Anderson
to George Anderson Life Estate and
Jamin Anderson; 27-93-24 NE Tract;
15-1969.
Warranty Deed: Hildegarde Pals
Trustee, Ormal Pals Revocable Trust
and Hildegard Pals Revocable Trust
to Lynn Miland; Belm Dumond
Estates Lot 13; 135,000; 15-1971.
Warranty Deed: Everett Hennigar
Jr., Daniel Hennigar, Danielle
Hennigar to Ronnie Kaira Downing;
Clar Original Addn Blk 5 Lot 4
Tract; $112,000; 15-1977.
Warranty Deed: Darwin Slining
Trustee and Marjorie Slining
Revocable Trust to Slining Farms
LLC; 12-91-23 SW Tract Slining #3
000006286001015651; 15-1980.
Warranty Deed: Frederick and
Shirley Spangler to Fredrick and
Shirley Spangler; 29-91-26 SE
Morning FarM Shop auction
Tract; 15-1984.
Warranty Deed: Linda and
Daniel Kreiss to David and Holly
Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE;
$331,500; 15-1986.
Warranty Deed: Jon Brower
Trustee, Marilyn Brower Trustee,
and Brower Family Revocable
Living Trust to David and Holly
Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE; 151987.
Warranty Deed: Jon and Marilyn
Brower to David and Kelly
Thompson; 15-93-25 SE NE; 151988.
Warranty Deed: Linda and Daniel
Kreiss to Brian and Michelle Harle;
15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; $633,420;
15-1991.
Warranty Deed: Jon and Marilyn
Brower to Brian and Michelle Harle;
15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; 15-1992.
Warranty Deed: Jon Brower
Trustee, Marilyn Brower Trustee,
and Brower Family Revocable
Living Trust to Briand and Michelle
Harle; 15-93-25 NE S 1/2 Exc; 151993.
Warranty Deed: Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development
and Matt Martin Real Estate
Management LLC to Mario
Hernandez; Belm First Addn Blk 22
Lot 6; 15,500; 15-1997.
Warranty Deed: Herman Suntken
to Herman Suntken Life Estate,
Richard Suntken, Linda Hagen,
Marlene Suntken, and Gloria Harrell;
30-93-23 NE Tract; 15-2004.
Warranty
Deed:
Hermand
Suntken to Herman Suntken Life
Estate and Richard Suntken; 34-9323 NW W 1/2 Exc E 52 AC 34-9323 SW E 1/2 34-93-23 SW NW; 152005.
to Herman Suntken and Linda
Hagen; 35-95-23 SE Exc W 47 AC;
15-2006.
to Herman Suntken Life Estate and
Marlene Stunken; 9-91-23 SW Exc
W 47 AC; 15-2007.
to Herman Suntken Life Estate and
Gloria Harrell; 1-92-23 NW NW;
2-92-23 NW W 80 AC Exc E 47
AC; 3-92-23 NE E 80 AC of NE; 152008.
Warranty Deed: David and Tonya
Dockwell to Kurt and Michelle
Mitthun; Belm Orig Addn Blk 7 Lot
7; $25,000; 15-2009.
Adverse childhood experiences,
often referred to as ACEs, are
potentially traumatic events that
can have negative, lasting effects
on health and well-being. These
experiences range from physical,
emotional or sexual abuse to parental
divorce or the incarceration of a
parent or guardian, an Iowa State
University Extension and Outreach
specialist says.
“Adverse childhood experiences
do not guarantee bad outcomes for
adults but they increase the odds
of struggle and they are largely
preventable,” according to Malisa
Rader, an ISU Extension and
Outreach human sciences specialist
in family life.
The national ACE study
conducted by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
examined the relationship between
adverse childhood experiences and
later health and behavior outcomes.
It was the largest study looking at
short- and long-term impacts of
cumulative childhood trauma ever
done. The most commonly reported
ACEs were substance abuse in the
household and physical abuse.
According to a study analyzed by
Iowa State University, “Adverse
childhood experiences in Iowa: A
new way of understanding lifelong
health,” 55 percent of adult Iowans
experience at least one instance
of childhood abuse or household
dysfunction before the age of 18.
“Research shows that the higher
someone’s ACE score, the more
health and social problems he or she
seems to experience as an adult,”
Rader said. “This is the first time
science has been able to correlate
some of our major health issues to
incidents in childhood. Ongoing
research by the CDC finds that
worse case trauma in childhood
could take as many as 20 years off
life expectancy.” The accumulation of ACE also
appears to be higher in those seeking
social services. Between 21 and 67
percent of behavioral and physical
health problems that cause people to
seek social services are attributable
to ACEs.
“Childhood experiences can have
a huge impact on who we become
as adults if issues are not addressed
and other protective factors are
not present. Of course, not every
r owning a home in Belm
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d
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s
n
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“Co
”
adult with a history of ACEs will
have poor outcomes, but many
will experience some problems,
and some will experience serious
difficulties,” Rader said.
These are some of society’s most
costly issues. Reducing ACEs in
a community has the potential to
significantly lower the cost of health
care and social services, Rader
added.
Fortunately, there are real ways
to reduce ACEs and their effect,
Rader said. The most effective
prevention is to lower young
children’s exposure to extremely
stressful conditions, but research
shows that even under stressful
conditions, supportive, responsive
relationships with caring adults as
early in life as possible can prevent
or reverse the damaging effects of
adverse childhood experiences.
A study published in the British
Journal of Psychology looked
at children from low-income
neighborhoods and found that youth
with just one solid, supportive
friendship tended to show signs
of greater resilience when facing
adversity than did children with
lower-quality friendships, Rader
noted.
Movements within mental health,
primary health care, education and
other fields are shifting focus from a
“what is wrong with you?” approach
to a “what happened to you”
approach, Rader said. This method
recognizes the presence of trauma
symptoms and acknowledges the
role trauma has played in someone’s
life.
Helping parents have the
knowledge, resources and support
they need to provide safe, stable,
nurturing and healthy environments
for their children reduces the
likelihood of abuse and neglect.
Human service agencies should
Malisa Rader is an ISU Extension
and Outreach Human Sciences
Specialist housed in the Hamilton
County Office. Her education and
experiences in the field of early
childhood and parenting education
have developed her passion to
empower and strengthen the wellbeing of children, families, and the
communities in which they live.
You can reach her at (515) 7080622 or [email protected].
focus on working with families
to manage stress, strengthen
connections, access resources and
gain parenting skills.
“We need to recognize that
people often have many different
types of trauma in their lives. And
those who have been traumatized
need support and understanding
from those around them,” Rader
shared.
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(515) 532-3917 • (515) 851-1414
Located at 2565 190th St Belmond, Iowa
which is south on Hwy. 69 & West on 190th St
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Located at the North East Hamilton School
606 Illinois St Blairsburg, Iowa
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 • 1 p.m.
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Building (Removed maRch 1, 2016): Located at 101 Royal
Street, 30’x40’ Portable bldg.30’x40’ Portable bldg.
vehicles: 2003 Chevy Venture X white minivan, 1999 Dodge
Ram 3/4 ton truck-bad transmission, 1990 Ford F-150 manual
trans. pickup-bad Map sensor
TRacToR & Bus: John Deere 1050 compact tractor-clutch
problems to cost 3,000, 2000 International 65 passenger transit
bus, 160,000 mi., Woods RB72 Farm King belly mower,
FuRniTuRe: Lockers, Desks, file cabinets, chairs, tables, book
cases, metal magazines shelves
aRT supplies: : Kiln, Art Supplies
shop, lawn & gaRden: Hangingheater,sink,rollingtable,cuttin
gtables, Dremel scroll saw, fluorescent lights, Craftsman dual shaft
grinder, hard wood planes, bar & pipe clamps, rag containers,
Detecto scale, Craftsman joiner-planer, Central Machinery band
saw, Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, Hegner scroll saw, welding
helmets Redi Arc welder, Esab plasma cutter, hitachi chop saw,
HD grinder sander, Westinghouse 3 HP horizontal air compressor,
hand saws, misc. power tools, steam kettle, Troy built tiller, push
mower, Ariens ST824 snow blower, 16- 4’x8’ dogeared wooden
fence panels
appliances & Technology: Washing machine, dryer,
stoves, microwaves, sewing machines, TV’s, Science Equipment,
DVD players, VCR players, computer
uniFoRms & misc. cloThing: Band Uniforms, choir robes,
football uniforms, track shoe
spoRTs equipmenT: Misc. football, baseball, pitching machine,
softball pitching machine, softball net, baseball batting net,
basketball passing net
Terms: Cash or Good Check. Not responsible for Accidents or Thefts.
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michael Ryerson & assoc. auctioneers, eagle grove, iowa
515-689-3728
www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
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TracTors: 1964 JD 3020 Diesel WF tractor 38” rubber, 3768
Hours JD 148 loader sold separate w/ 5’ bucket, 1966 Oliver 1650
gas tractor, NF 3pt. 2844 hours, SN 18244-452, Super K loader
for Oliver sold separate
Machinery: P112 pull type soil mover box scraper, 500 gallon
poly tank on cart, New Idea Model 522 3 pt. Sickle mower, JD 953
gear w/flat bed & hoist, 8’ Gnuse 3 pt. Bucket, Jetco 7’x12’ steel
box on JD gear, 3 pt 100 gal poly tank w/ 20’ folding booms &
hypro pump, 13 Johnson Business Band radio’s, Master Car Tote
w/ surge brakes
Lawn equipMenT: 3pt 8’ King Kutter lawn rake, 48” MC Lawn
Genie lawn sweep w/ 540 PTO drive
shop equipMenT: ADF kerosene pressure washer w/ 5 HP
elec. motor, Century AC-DC welder w/ high frequency, 4’ cast
iron precision table, Baker # 5MT drill press w/ power feed, sand
blaster, 5’ magnet on wheels, 360 lbs. Anvil, large cherry picker
w/ hand hyd. Pump, chains, 2000 Lincoln 250 mig welder, 6X160
Honda hyd. Pump w/ Grecian valve, Forge, desk, JD parts, JD
Kohler engine, safety harness, 1” & ¾” socket sets, large open
end wrench sets, 36” pipe wrench, 100 lbs. Anvil, ATD 10 ton
Porta power, 12” chop saw, motor stand, portable spray booth,
1” impact sockets, 1” air impact wrench, 10 & 3 ton Lincoln floor
jacks, welding exhaust hood, elec. drill bit sharpener, 20 ton hyd.
Bottle jack, work lights, 2- 120 Drawer Bolt shelving units, 2 12 ton
jack stands, bearing greaser, Purex torch kit, Lincoln air greaser,
Walker 10 ton press, welding rod oven
parTs, suppLies & JD iTeMs: Many boxes of new bolts,
lumber, 20’ steel portable wheel chair stairway & step lift, Ford
370 V-8 motor w/ water in cylinder, small JD axles, JD 20 series
weight bracket, 30 JD series front weight bracket, JD 50 series
fuel tank, M seat w/ bracket, 20’x12’ canvass, 1” cable, steel,
tapered drill bits, gas mask for fumigator, 100’ LP gas hose, 14
76”x34”dbl. Pained green house glass panels, 14-24” grinding
wheels, 14’ travel wheel chair platform lift to mount on stair steps ,
120 V. Amana window air conditioner, new hose clamps, 4-8” cast
iron castors, 24” exhaust fan, tool boxes, JD hammer straps, 5 HP
Briggs motor, Pulse 21 Lennox Furnace & 2 ton air conditioner,
2 LB white heaters, LP salamander, LB White 300 BTU heater,
pair 42” LP cylinders, spot sprayer tank, 10 HP elec. motor, wood
clamps, sand blasting sand, hyd. Fittings, 2 – 5’ alum. Side pickup
tool boxes, spraying equipment, construction site elec. power
center, JD 8430-8650 3 pt. Hitch, 10’ fork lift extensions, gas
bottles, large assortment of Browning Pulleys, 6” hooded exhaust
system, new 18.4 x 38” tractor chains
Church news
Clarion Area
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
201 3rd. Ave. NE, Clarion
Rev. Mike Gudka
www.clarionumc.com like their facebook
page
•Sunday, Nov. 8
8:45am Traditional Service, 10:00am Sunday
School, 11:00am Contemporary Service,
6:30pm CHICKS Bible Study.
• Monday, Nov. 9
9:00am Prayer Group – Fireside Room, 3:306:00pm Hiz Kidz
•Tuesday, Nov. 10
7:00-8:30pm Bible Study with Pastor Mike
•Wednesday, Nov. 11
1:30pm CHICKS, 6:00pm Youth Group Team,
7:00pm Education Team
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
420 1st Street N.W., Clarion
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
515-532-3440
• Thursday, Nov. 5
9:00am Sew Ladies
•Sunday Nov. 8
9:30am Sunday School (4 yrs old-12 grade),
10:00am Fellowship, 10:45am Worship/
Communion, Potluck – Harvest Festival
• Monday, Nov. 9
9:15am WIC
• Tuesday, Nov. 10
9:15am WIC, 6:30pm Hospice Grief Support
Group
• Wednesday, November 11
2:00pm FLCW, 3:30pm God’s Guitars,
5:30pm Confirmation for everyone at the
United Presbyterian Churhc
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
CONGREGATIONAL
121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion
Pastor Bill Kem
515-532-2269 • Wednesday, Oct. 4
1:30pm WF, 5:30pm Christian Education night
at UPC, 6:00pm Choir
•Sunday, Nov. 8
10:15am Fellowship, 11:00am Worship with
Haiti presentation
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
5:30pm CE Night at UPC, 6:00pm Choir
CHURCH OF CHRIST
420 North Main, Clarion
Pastor Warren Curry
515-532-3273
10:00am Women’s Bible Study, Church
Office, 3:30pm – SHINE (4th-5th grade girls),
Church Office
• Saturday, Nov. 7
8:00am Leave the church for Bible Bowl
Competition – Fort Dodge
•Sunday, Nov. 8
9:00am Sunday School – for all ages,
10:00am Worship service, 11:30am Christmas
Program informational meeting – church
lunch provided, 4:30pm Bible Bowl Practice,
Church Office , 6:00pm IMPACT for 7th-12th
grades at Church Office
• Monday, Nov. 9
3:30- Hiz Kidz (K-5th grades) – Methodist
Church
•Tuesday, Nov. 10
6:00am IRON MAN – Community Men’s
Group – Church Office
10:00am Prayer Time at Sandy Stephenson’s
home, 3:30pm Bible Bowl Practice, Church
Office, 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study, Church
Office, 8:00pm Iron Men 2 – Church Office
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC
608 2nd Ave. N.E., Clarion
Father Jerry W. Blake, pastor
515-532-3586
•Thursday, Nov. 5
8:00am Mass, Adoration, Benediction at Sacred
Heart in Eagle Grove, 7:00am Cluster Pastoral
Council at St. John, Clarion, 9:00am Sewing
Circle at St. John, Clarion,
•Friday, Nov. 6
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
219 First Street N.W., Clarion
Bill Kem, Pastor
515-532-2709
10:00am Friendship Ministry
4:00 – 8:00pm Spirit of Giving intakes •Sunday, Nov. 8
9:00am Worship, Fellowship
•Tuesday, Nov. 10
10:00am Prayer Group, UPW 5:00 pm
6:00am Early Risers, 5:30pm CLAP, 6:30pm
English Class, 7:00pm Session
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
1204 Central Ave East
515-293-2822
• Sundays
10:00am Church Services, Children’s
Ministries: Sunday – Little Lights – 0-2 years;
Kids Alive: 3 – 7 years
• Wednesdays
7:00 pm Corporate Prayer
Goldfield Area
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
220 Oak Street, Goldfield
515-825-3581
www.goldfieldupc.com
[email protected]
•Thursday, Nov. 5
9:15am TOPS #IA 1348, Goldfield (Take Off
Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting in
Fellowship Room. New members are always
welcome.
•Sunday, November 8
9:15am Sunday school for all ages, 9:45am
Choir practice, meet in the east basement,
10:30am Worship Service, with Rev. Phil
Somsen, interim pastor, 11:30am Fellowship
Coffee.
•Wednesday, November 11
2:00pm Story Time with Renee.
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
515-532-3630
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
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
Rowan Area
UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN
Pastor Nancy Hofmeister
811 Pesch Box 38, Rowan
•Sunday, Nov. 8
9:00 am Kid’s/Adult Sunday School, 10:00am
Worship, 2:30 to 4:30pm Annual Rowan
Gospel Festival (Free will offering), 4:30pm
Soup Supper (Free will offering)
UCR Womens Annual Bazaar, 5:00pm Meal
(Adults $7.00, Children $3.00), 7:00pm
Auction and Sale
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
UNITED METHODIST
& PRESBYTERIAN
Dows / Alexander
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
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
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1980 and 1945
35 Years Ago
November 6, 1980
Lorraine Young and Richard
Simpson are candidates from the
Clarion School District for Iowa
Teacher of the Year – 1981. Both
are high school instructors and
were nominated by parents and
former students. Both teachers have
completed portfolios that have been
submitted to the Department of
Public Instruction for selection of
Iowa’s Teacher of the Year for 1981.
The Clarion High School Drama
Club will present a play entitled,
“Off the Track” this Friday and
Saturday evening, Nov. 7 and 8
at 7:30 in the Little Theatre at the
high school. “Off the Track” is a
light-hearted comedy about a forced
stay in an old railway station which
hasn’t accommodated the traveling
public for at least twenty years!
Two Clarion seniors and one
junior were among the 32-man AllNorth Central Conference Football
team voted on by the league coaches.
Seniors Wade Schnittjer and Bart
Willim and junior Steve Arteman
were voted onto the honor squad.
515-532-2871
107 2nd Ave. NE
Clarion, IA 50525
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH
3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg
Ron Lotz, Pastor
515-325-6210
6:00pm Pizza Supper 6-7pm and the Café
is open, 6:25 pm Awana for kids age 3 to 6th
grade, 6:30pm Praise and Worship through
Prayer study lower level conference room,
6:30pm Jr High Youth, 6:45pm Family Life
Skills Class lower level room1, 7:00pm Sr.
High Youth
515-325-6210
• Sunday, Nov. 8
8:00 – 9:30am The Café is open, 9:00am
Sunday School for all ages, 10:00am Worship,
11:30am Fundraiser meal, 5:30pm Worship
and fellowship meal, (bring food to share),
study of the Gospel of Mark in the Café
NAZARETH LUTHERAN
Coulter
Pastor Dave Bernhardt
• Sunday
10:00am - Coffee, 10:30am - Joint Worship
Service
SOVEREIGN GRACE CHURCH
109 N. Eskridge St., Dows
Dows / www.sgcdows.com
Doug Holmes, Pastor
Flu Shots
Now Available
No Appointment Necessary
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Flu shots are covered by Medicare
or can be sent to insurance.
Cost is $25 if paid at the time of service.
Clarion Clinic
515-532-2836
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Bruce’s
Auto Service
Master ASE Certified
920 Central Ave E
Clarion
515-532-2425
303 East Main • Belmond, IA
Phone: 641-444-3274
Furniture
And
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106 8th Street SW
Clarion, IA.
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325 Central Ave. West
Clarion, IA. 50525
515-532-2829
1502 Central Ave. W.
Clarion
515-532-6802
Over 25 years experience
It was the ultimate sacrifice.
In church this week, hear how Jesus substituted Himself for
you.
Mark 12:38-44
515-532-2887
315 Central Ave East • Clarion
515/532-2841
Joan’s
Hebrews 9:24-28
Psalm 127
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Twenty Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Tim Becker
Pharmacy Manager
Eagle Grove
Goldfield
Clarion
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Upholstery
Family Practice Clinic
Clarion • 532-2836
110 13th Avenue SW
Clarion, Iowa 50525
Care for the ones who cared for you
1-800-HOSPICE (467-7423)
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Goldfield
515-825-3476
Clarion, IA
515-532-6418
Goldfield
Communications
Service Corp
Abens-Marty-Curran Agency
Michael Ewing
Clarion
515-532-2233
www.hansontire.net
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esus put Himself in our place.
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We are to blame, but He paid for us what He did not owe.
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Greg LittleJohn
Store Manager
Clarion Super Foods
70 Years Ago
November 8, 1945
Between now and November
21, thousands of Army veterans
will reenlist in Uncle Sam’s new
volunteer peacetime Army. Because
– men who have been discharged
between May 12 and November 1
of this year and reenlist on or before
November 21 will be able to return
to the Army with the same grade as
they held when discharged.
The Registered Nurses club
wishes to thank the many individuals
who have so kindly contributed old
and discarded jewelry to be sent to
the Woodward school for epileptic
children, who will remake it into
saleable articles. One large package
has been sent and another will be
sent as soon as more is collected.
ROWAN – A willful act of
vandalism took pace Wednesday
evening in Rowan, when a person or
presumably several persons entered
the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L.
Ingrahim sometime between the
hours of seven and 10 o’clock p.m.
and marred and defaced a number of
things in the home.
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
Come Check Out our
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102 S. Main
Clarion
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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
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HOLMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
515-825-3660
•Friday, Nov. 6
9:30am Bible Study at Samuel
1:00pm Baptism
•Sunday, Nov. 8
Home Circle Mission Sunday, 9:45am Sunday
School, 10:45am Praise and Worship with
Guest Speaker, Fellowship meal to follow
• Tuesday, Nov. 10
10:30am Communion at Rotary South
6:00pm Confirmation
10:00am EGAMA at Evangelical
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Dows
Pastors: Grant and Nicole Woodley
•Saturday, Nov. 7
6:30am Men’s Bible Study at Rick’s
•Sunday, Nov. 8
9:00am Worship, 10:00am SS/Coffee
Monitor Memories
HOGAN s HANSON
Family Eye Care
Clarion
GOLDFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
P.O. Box 190
Pastor Lynn Gardner
Craig Carlson, Youth Minister
515-825-3754
•Sundays
9:15am Sunday School (September to May
only), 10:30 am – Worship
• Sundays
10:15 a.m. - Sunday School/Coffee; 11:15am
Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows
CLEO FREELANCE
Drs. Snively &
Gildner, P.C.
Optometrists
7:40am Rosary at St. John, Clarion, 8:00am
Mass at St. John, Clarion
•Saturday, Nov. 7
4:00pm Mass/followed by Prayer Bible Study
at St. Francis in Belmond, 8:00pm Spanish
Mass at St. John in Clarion
•Sunday, Nov. 8
8:00am Mass/followed by Prayer Bible
Study at St. John in Clarion, 10:30am Mass/
followed by Prayer Bible Study at Sacred
Heart in Eagle Grove
6:30pm Adoration at St. John, Clarion,
6:30pm Youth Faith formation Classes at St.
John, Clarion
515-602-6910
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Remembering our loved ones...
Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown
Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown, 84, of
Clarion passed away Thursday,
October 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical
Center – North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services for Buster
Brown were held on Monday,
November 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at
First United Methodist Church, 201
3rd Avenue North East in Clarion,
with Pastor Mike Gudka officiating.
A private family burial will be held
at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation for Buster Brown was
held on Sunday, November 1, 2015
from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at
Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central
Avenue East in Clarion, and will
continue one hour prior to services
at the church on Monday.
Earl E. ‘Buster’ Brown was born
on October 14, 1931 in Oelwein,
Iowa to Donald D. and Helen
(Andrews) Brown. He attended
elementary schools in West Union,
Des Moines, and Martinsdale before
moving to Forest City in 1943.
After graduation from high
school in 1950 he enlisted in the
Navy, spending the greater part of his
service in Key West, Florida. After
his discharge in 1954, he attended
Iowa State University for one year.
He worked for Piper Aircraft in
Florida for over 15 years, and then
went to work for Bihrle Applied
Research, building model airplanes
for wind tunnel testing. He moved
to Virginia for a few years, and
then retired to Clarion and married
Marlene Anderson in 1992.
Buster was an active member of
the First United Methodist Church
and Utili Dulci Sunday School Class.
He did a lot of volunteer work for
the church and community. He also
enjoyed traveling, airplanes, making
Oliver “Ollie” M. Huntley
Oliver “Ollie” M. Huntley,
age 98, of Belmond passed away
Saturday October 17, 2015 at the
Iowa Specialty Hospital of Belmond.
An intimate family gathering
will take place for “Ollie” and he
will be laid to rest in the Belmond
Cemetery. Pastor David DeKuiper
of Immanuel Reformed Church east
of Belmond will officiate. Miliatary
graveside rites will be conducted by
the Belmond Honor Gaurd. Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane
South in Belmond is in charge of
arrangements. Memorials may be
made in Oliver M. Huntley name to
the family and may be sent or left at
the Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box
233 in Belmond.
Oliver “Ollie” was born on
October 5, 1917 to Edward and
Maebelle Overbaugh Huntley in
Renwick. Ollie and Mary Wagoner
Huntley were married on January
1, 1940. He served in the United
States Army from 1944 to 1946.
Ollie worked on the family farm
until 1965 when the family moved
to Clarion. He was employed with
Adams Farm Equipment and then
with Ennis Truck Line until he
retired. Ollie enjoyed his retirement
in Mesa, Arizona with his second
wife, Marcy, until her death and then
returned to Belmond to be close to
family. Ollie’s passion was to paint
pictures to share with his friends and
family.
Earl E.
‘Buster’
Brown
1931 - 2015
crafts, flower gardening, and going
out to eat and having coffee with
friends. Buster loved watching the
birds and squirrels, always making
sure they were fed.
Buster is survived by his wife
Marlene; his two children, Dorothy
Diane (Dee Dee) and her husband
Larry Rouse of Valley Village,
California, and Earl E. Brown Jr.
of Miami, Florida; two step-sons,
Jeff (Toni) Anderson and family of
Belmond, and Jan (Betsy) Anderson
and family of Coeur d’Alene,
Idaho; and his sister Karen Kerr of
Waterloo.
He was preceded in death by his
father and mother; sister Barb Wilde;
and two nephews, Kevin Kluver and
Tracy Kluver.
Oliver “Ollie”
M. Huntley
Daryl Clark McGrath
Daryl Clark McGrath, 58, of
Clarion passed away Saturday,
October 24, 2015 at Mercy Medical
Center surrounded by his family.
There was a vacancy in Heaven
and God was looking for an angel.
God thought, “I need someone who
is patient, someone who has a sense
of humor, someone who is kind, and
someone who is selfless.” Daryl was
exactly what God was looking for.
He was patient with his wife, Jona,
when she could be a lot to handle.
He showed more patience when
Aubrey, Zach, Caleb, and Mikayla
would be even more to handle. He
never lost his temper.
Daryl’s off-kilter sense of humor
brought his family many years of
laughter. When he would be sitting
silently and suddenly say a one-liner
from left field everyone would laugh
hysterically and Daryl would just
grin.
He was so kind and had the
biggest heart. He loved and took care
of anything and everything, whether
it was his family and friends, or all
the stray animals he would bring
home.
Daryl was selfless by choosing to
be an organ donor after his mother’s
stroke. He gave many people the
ultimate gift. The gift of life. The
gift of keeping their loved one a little
longer. He will touch so many lives
and continue to give years from now,
even from Heaven.
Funeral services were held at
1:00 PM on Thursday, October 29,
2015 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801
Central Avenue East in Clarion,
with Pastor Kim Lee officiating.
Visitation was held from 4:007:00 PM on Wednesday, October
28, 2015 at Ewing Funeral Home in
Clarion.
Daryl was born on January
12, 1957 to Bennie McGrath and
Pearl Elaine (Summers) Lester in
Belmond, Iowa. He spent his earlier
years on a farm north of Clarion
and then moved to Clarion in 1967.
He graduated from Goldfield High
School in 1975.
Daryl was united in marriage to
Sue Rohrer on September 26, 1981
until her passing December 7, 1997.
Daryl Clark
McGrath
1957 - 2015
In 2002, he remarried his
childhood friend, Jona Schroeder on
February 9th and lovingly accepted
her four children as his own.
Together they made their home in
Wright County. They had many
animals and Daryl especially loved
his Scottie dog, Scottie.
Daryl liked to spend his free time
watching sports and cheering on the
Iowa Hawkeyes, especially when
they played Iowa State. He loved
rock and roll and attended many
concerts throughout his life, but
there was nothing Daryl loved more
than his family.
On October 6th, Daryl was blessed
with his first grandchild, Ellie
DeAnn.
Daryl is survived by his wife
Jona of Clarion; 4 children: Aubrey
(David) Back, Zachary (Whitney)
Dahlgren, Caleb Dahlgren (Ashley
Seehusen), and Mikayla (Austin)
Walker;
1
grandchild
Ellie
Dahlgren; father Bennie (Linda)
McGrath; mother Pearl Elaine
(Norman) Lester. 2 brothers: Dennis
(Jane) McGrath and Doug (Donna)
McGrath; aunts and uncles; many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
wife Sue; maternal grandparents;
paternal grandparents.
Daryl touched many lives and he
will be missed by everyone.
Birth Announcements
1917 - 2015
Ollie is survived by his
children Cecile (Richard) Peddicord
of Bemond, Shelley (Myron) Pohlman
of Clarion, Michael (Bonnie) Huntley
of Carefree, AZ, Douglas (Lori)
Huntley of Henderson, NV, eleven
grandchildren, twenty-three greatgrandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild.
He is preceded in death by his
second wife Marcy, brothers Burton,
Marion, John, Richard, sisters Becky
and Louise, one grandson, and one
great-granddaughter.
Baby Girl Riedel
Josh Riedel and Tiffani Kellerman
from Belmond IA would like to
announce the birth of their daughter,
Addilyn Lee Riedel. Addilyn was
born on Friday, October 30, 2015,
at the Iowa Specialty Hospital –
Clarion. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.2
ounces. Proud grandparents are Barb
and David Kellerman of Clear Lake,
IA, Bob Hanson of Missouri Valley,
IA, Barb Riedel of Rowan, IA. Great
Grandparents are Howard Hanson of
Omaha, NE, Stan and Selma Riedel
of Rowan, IA, Marj Finn of Garner,
IA.
Baby Boy Andrade
Jose Guido and Eloisa Hernandez
from Klemme, IA would like to
announce the birth of their son
Cristian Guido Andrade. Cristian
was born Saturday, October 31,
2015 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital
Clarion. He weighted 6 pounds, 11
ounces.
Baby Girl Gonzalez Negless
Carol Negless and Lucas Gonzalez
from Denison, IA would like to
announce the birth of their daughter
Arianna Ann Gonzalez Negless.
Arianna was born Thursday, October
29, 2015 at the Iowa Specialty
Hospital Clarion. She weighted 6
pounds, 2.8 ounces. Her sibling
is Trevor 6. Proud Grandparent is
Kathy Crum of Eagle Grove, IA.
Thank You!
The family of Donald E. Moore would like to express
our deepest gratitude for all the flowers, cards, food and
support throughout the loss of our dear dad, grandfather
and friend “Bud”. Special thanks to the staff of the Clarion
Rehabilitation Angels Wings. Thanks to Pastor Warren
Curry of the Clarion Church of Christ for the beautiful
service, to Sue Nelson for the special music, Church of
Christ women for serving, the family and guests. Special
thanks to Andrews Funeral Home and Andrews Floral for
the amazing service provided at a difficult time.
Marcia and Sherwood (Pete) Larsen and Family
Mark and Gerry Moore and Family
Curtis and Byrul Moore and Family
Ewing
FunEral HomE
& monumEnt Co.
1801 Central Ave E • Clarion • 515-532-2233
Richard Clayne Ketchum
Richard Clayne Ketchum of
Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, in
Hampton, Iowa. Memorial Services
for Richard Ketchum will be 10:30
am, Saturday, November 7, 2015
at the 1st United Methodist Church;
619 Main St., Iowa Falls. Visitation
will be 1 hour prior to the service.
Burial will be at the Union Cemetery
in Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o: Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave.
Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s
Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is helping the family with arrangements. Richard Clayne Ketchum was
born August 17, 1923 in Rowan,
Iowa to Shirley and Mildred [Duffy]
Ketchum. He attended Alden Community School District, graduating
in 1941. Richard married Isabelle
Ruth Bailey on January 28, 1945 in
Iowa Falls. To this union three sons
were born: Roger, Dallas, and Mark
Ketchum. Richard was in the tail end
of World War II as a tank crewman
being discharged in November of
1945. Richard went on to do many
things, ending as a Loan Officer at
the Production Credit Association
[PCA] where he retired in 1985.
During his life his favorite hobby
was woodworking. Richard and Isabelle had a special fondness for Cedar Ridge and Scenic Living Communities friends and staffers. Richard Ketchum is survived by
his three sons: Roger [Judy] Ketchum of Grimes, Iowa, Dallas [Peggy] Ketchum of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Mark [Alana] Ketchum of
Eagle Grove, Iowa; four grandchildren: Jennifer Iregui, Jeffrey Ket-
Richard
Clayne
Ketchum
1923 - 2015
Visitation:
1 hour prior to the service
Funeral: Saturday, November 7
10:30 a.m.
1st United Methodist Church
619 Main St. Iowa Falls, Iowa
Burial: Union Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Iowa
chum, Clayton Ketchum, and Alex
Ketchum; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his father: Shirley Ketchum; mother:
Mildred Ketchum; wife: Isabelle
Ketchum; and sister: Joan Reagan.
Red Cross encourages
blood donations to help
ensure a sufficient supply
throughout the holidays
The
American Red Cross
encourages eligible donors to give
blood to help ensure a sufficient blood
supply throughout the holiday season.
A seasonal decline in donations
often occurs from Thanksgiving to
New Year’s Day when donors get
busy with family gatherings and
travel. However, patients don’t get
a holiday vacation from needing
lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every
two seconds, someone in the U.S.
needs blood
Lorie Alwes remembers her father
being called often to give blood –
even on holidays. He had type O
negative blood, the universal blood
type. “One time it was in the middle
of Thanksgiving dinner and off he
went without hesitation,” she recalls.
“He explained to us kids that his blood
was used in emergency situations and
could possibly save another life.”
Years later, Alwes learned that she
also has type O negative blood. She
has since donated whenever needed
and has encouraged her 17-year-old
son to carry on the lifesaving family
tradition that was so important to his
grandfather.
Donors with all blood types are
needed, and especially those with
types O negative, B negative, A
negative and AB. All those who come
to donate Nov. 25-29 will get a Red
Cross mixing spoon and celebrity
chef recipe set, while supplies last.
To make an appointment to donate
blood, people can download the Red
Cross Blood Donor App from app
stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).
How to donate blood
Simply download the American
Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an
appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure
a reliable supply for patients. A blood
donor card or driver’s license or
two other forms of identification are
required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age (16 with parental
consent in some states), weigh at
least 110 pounds and are in generally
good health may be eligible to donate
blood. High school students and other
donors 18 years of age and younger
also have to meet certain height and
weight requirements.
Blood donors can now save
time at their next donation by using
RapidPass to complete their predonation reading and health history
questionnaire online, on the day of
their donation, prior to arriving at
the blood drive. To get started and
learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/
RapidPass and follow the instructions
on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters,
feeds and provides emotional support
to victims of disasters; supplies about
40 percent of the nation’s blood;
teaches skills that save lives; provides
international humanitarian aid; and
supports military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a notfor-profit organization that depends
on volunteers and the generosity of
the American public to perform its
mission. For more information, please
visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter
at @RedCross.
Thank You!
Thank you one and all for the good wishes,
cards and flowers on my 75th birthday.
Special thanks to my sisiters for lining up the
“good deed” day. Thanks again and now on
with the second half of my life!
Beth Menges
Thank You
The family of Ron Cayler would like to thank everyone for
the cards, hugs, phone calls, food, memorials, love and continued support you’ve given us since his death. We are truly
blessed to live in such a warm, caring community.
Our sincere thank you to all of you.
Jerrine Cayler
Karen and Rick Ehmen
Rhett and Reid
Rob and Stacey Cayler
Hannah and Lucas
Domestic Violence Shelter Benefits from Thirty-One Gifts Donation
Hospice Helps Patients and
Families Focus on Quality of Life Sara Ostrander, of Grand include counseling; safety planning;
Junction, Iowa, is helping local
victims of domestic violence feel
supported and cared for with a
November is National Hospice
donation of 100 personal hygiene
and Palliative Care Month, and
kits to the Domestic/Sexual Assault
Hospice of North Iowa (HNI) is
Outreach Center (DSAOC) in Fort
joining hospices across the country
Dodge.
to raise awareness about the highest
Ostrander
is
a
senior
quality care for all people coping
consultant with Thirty-One Gifts,
with a life-limiting illness.
one of the world’s largest direct
“Every year, nearly 1.6 million
sales organizations, who has a
people living with a life-limiting
philanthropic outreach called Thirtyillness receive care from hospice
One Gives.
and palliative care providers in
She participated in a summer
this country,” said Connie Bleile,
sales incentive for Thirty-One’s
Director, Hospice of North Iowa.
100,000+
independent
sales
“Annually, Hospice of North Iowa
consultants throughout the U.S. As
services approximately 800 patients
one of the winning consultants who
and families from a 10-county area.
achieved sales goals during two sixHospice of North Iowa’s highlyweek periods, she was among 10
trained professionals ensures that
women whose names were drawn
patients and families find dignity,
for special rewards.
respect, and love during life’s most
One of those rewards was
difficult journey.”
Connie Bleile
that a domestic violence shelter in
Hospice is not a place. Hospice
care programs provide pain and medications related to the life- her community would receive a
management, symptom control, threatening diagnosis so that patients donation of 100 Hope Kits in her
psychosocial support, and spiritual can remain in their home safely. They name. The donation is being made
care to patients and their families also offer a local inpatient unit for in support of Thirty-One’s Standing
patients to receive short-term care Strong for Her campaign in honor
when a cure is not possible.
of Domestic Violence Awareness
“I wish we had known about and respite care for the caregiver.
hospice much sooner.” That’s There are several services Month in October. Thirty-One is
something HNI colleagues hear patients and their families can take donating 1,000 Hope Kits to shelters
from patients and families almost advantage of for months, including: nationwide this month.
daily. Referring a person to hospice nursing care; education; personal The 100 Hope Kits Thirty-One
care soon after a terminal diagnosis care to support the activities of has shipped to the shelter comprise
greatly enhances the effectiveness daily living; volunteers to provide a Thirty-One travel bag embroidered
of HNI’s team.
With earlier caregiver relief, and music, massage with the word “Hope” and filled
with essential hygiene supplies
hospice involvement, families and and other therapies as needed.
patients will benefit from education Anyone can make a referral to for women such as a toothbrush,
about what to expect, and supports hospice – family, friends, or health shampoo, hairbrush, soap and a
personalized note of encouragement
provided will decrease the burden of care providers. Here’s how:
• Calling the Hospice of North written by a Thirty-One Gifts sales
the disease so patients and families
Iowa office: 641-428-6208 or consultant.
can have quality days and quality
1-800-297-4719
Thirty-One, in partnership with
time.
• Emailing us at: hospiceni@ World Vision, has assembled and
HNI’s team is on-call 24/7
shipped thousands of Hope Kits to
mercyhealth.com to assist families and medical
women’s shelters in the past year.
• Filling out the on-line
professionals. They help patients
referral form: FORM (www.
DSAOC was selected by the
and their families obtain medical
National Network to End Domestic
hospicenorthiowa.com)
equipment along with supplies
Violence, with whom Thirty-One
worked to identify a local shelter in
their network to receive the donation.
DSAOC was formed in
1992 and is a crisis-based shelter
servicing victims and survivors of
Friday & Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Admission $4.00 domestic violence, sexual assault,
violent crimes and survivors of
homicide victims. Their service
We are available for private parties! • 218 1st St SW • 532-3686
area covers 20 counties. Services
Hospice of North Iowa Makes More Meaningful Moments Possible
Spinning Wheels
transportation; basic needs; court
advocacy; information, education
and referrals; housing, job-seeking;
and crisis intervention. All services
are free and confidential.
“We are so very thankful for
this generous donation from ThirtyOne Gifts,” said DSAOC Executive
Director Brenda McBride. “Many
of our clients come to stay with us
and have few possessions with them.
A Thirty-One kit will be given to
our clients shortly after they begin
their journey at DSAOC. These
kits contain basic necessities for
our clients and are housed inside a
durable zipper bag that our clients
can keep and re-use. We feel very
fortunate that Thirty-One has
chosen our agency and our clients as
recipients of this gift.”
Ostrander has been a senior
consultant
with
Thirty-One
Gifts since 2013, offering home
organization products, purses, totes,
wallets, artisan jewelry and more at
home parties. Part of the attraction
of running her own direct sales
business is the ability to give back
through Thirty-One Gives. Since
forming Thirty-One Gives in 2012,
the company has donated more than
$80 million in product and cash to
support girls, women and families.
“Thirty-One has been such
a blessing for me and my family
in many different ways, but the
most rewarding thing is that we’ve
been inspired to give back to
our community,” said Ostrander.
“Thirty-One has allowed me to do
fundraisers and donate products
and commission for some really
great causes. My husband, daughter
and I also have been able to spend
100 Hope Kits being made in the name of Sara Ostrander, of Grand
Junction, IA, to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (DSAOC)
in Fort Dodge, which serves 20 counties in Iowa including Wright
County. This is being done in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness
Month this month.
time volunteering with a Thirty-One
Gives partner, the Ronald McDonald
House, making meals and spending
time with the families who use the
facility. It’s so fulfilling to know that
we can difference.
Ostrander helped assemble
the Hope Kits being shipped to the
center while she attended ThirtyOne’s national conference this
summer, not knowing they would
one day be sent to her local shelter.
“I was privileged to be able
to help build these Hope Kits,”
she says. “Not only did we help
assemble the kits, but we were
able to write someone a note of
encouragement, and that was very
powerful. I remember thinking
I hoped whoever gets them and
whatever their situation may be, that
Wright County Annual Awards
Day Sunday, November 15, 2015
The Wright County Annual
Awards Day Program will be
Sunday, November 15, 2015 at
the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High
School cafetorium. The community
is invited to support the Wright
County 4-H Awards Day Banquet.
Wright County 4-H Clubs will be
serving a meal from 12 noon until
1 p.m. menu featuring beef burgers,
beans, chips, bars, and lemonade,
with a freewill donation. All dollars
raised will go towards the 4-H youth
camps/trips in support.
The public is invited to share
in the Wright County 4-H program
recognition for 4-H’ers, leaders and
volunteers. Awards will be given
to junior, intermediate and senior
4-H’ers who has demonstrated
outstanding work in a specific project
area. 4-H leaders and volunteers
will be recognized for their years of
service to the Wright County 4-H
Program.
Make plans to attend the 2015
4-H Awards Day on November 15th.
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they know someone out there really
does care about them. I had no idea
they would be coming to impact an
area so close to me! My hope is that
these kits will bring a little strength
and courage to women who need it
the most.”
As part of her prize for winning
the sales contest, Ostrander also
visited Thirty-One’s headquarters
in Columbus, Ohio, where she got
to tour, meet company officials and
go on a free shopping spree in their
warehouse.
To access services or get more
information, contact the center at
1-888-356-2006 or (515) 955- 2273.
North Iowa Coin
and Stamp Show
November 8 in
Clear Lake Iowa The
family-friendly
North
Iowa Coin & Stamp Show is
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at the Best
Western Holiday Lodge on Hwy
18 in Clear Lake. Sponsored by
the Southern Minnesota Coin
& Stamp Club Association, the
annual, free admission event will
be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
venue is wheelchair accessible. A dozen dealers will buy, sell
and trade. There will be free, no
obligation appraisals. Expect 20
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New patients welcome!
532-3343
303 North Main St.
Clarion, IA.
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• wedding invitations
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• Backhoe/Trenching
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Office: 641-866-6866
Toll Free: 1-877-MORTS-INC
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214 North Main
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532-2878
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• Farmland Auction
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902 Central Ave. E.
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Tuesday 8-6
Friday 8-Noon
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120 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST
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FOR RENT
FOR SALE: TOPPERS Buy factory direct. Uni-Cover - 641-843-3698
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For Rent: House in Clarion.
Year lease, no smoking, no pets.
Applications available at Brigger
Motors 821 Central Ave E. Clarion
515-532-3665
NOTICE: Garage door sales, service
and repairs. Farm, home and commercial garage doors and operators.
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FOR SALE
FULL TIME C.N.A.
2-10 p.m.
Includes every other weekend.
Contact Jean Hoveland DON
MEDICAL HELP WANTED
FITNESS TECH/SECRETARY: PRN position at Wright Medical Wellness Center,
Belmond and Clarion therapy departments. Position will require flexibility and includes
days, nights and some weekends. Basic office skills, customer service, computer skills,
personal demeanor and dependability required.
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Specialty Hospital locations as needed.
Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application,
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at 515-532-9303 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent
adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.
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641-762-3302
130 West 6th St • Kanawha IA 50447
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FOR SALE
1 • 36” entrance door and frame • $50.
7 • 36” interior wood doors and frames • $25 each.
19 • 4’ four-bulb, fluorescent light fixtures • $25 each.
2 • 10’ heavy duty storage shelving units • $100 each.
1 • 3’ Oak cabinet unit base with overhead
cupboards • $100
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employment.
If you are interested in joining our team
come and apply in person:
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Mon. to Fri. 8 am to 4:30 pm
Questions—Call (515) 532-2240
Resume can be mail to the following:
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 538; Clarion, IA 50525
Email: [email protected]
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FOR SALE: Condo, 2 bedroom,
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641-512-0352
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Wright County is accepting applications for
an Information Technology Administrator
The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness
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PO Box 147 • Clarion, IA 50525
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1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
1/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons honey
1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper
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well.
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sauce over top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in
oven for 5-7 minutes.
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1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 8-by8-inch baking pan with vegetable
cooking spray. Line with heavy-duty
foil, leaving overhang on two sides to
facilitate removal of bars from pan.
Coat foil with cooking spray.
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stir in butter until well mixed and
clumps form, then spread half the
oatmeal mixture over foiled pan bottom, pressing to form a thin crust.
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sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture
on top.
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brown, 30-40 minutes. Cool to room
temperature. Use foil “handles” to
remove bars from pan. Cut into
squares and serve.
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Nominations now open for K-12 STEM teachers in Iowa
The Iowa Governor’s STEM
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and Mathematics) Advisory Council,
in partnership with Kemin Industries,
launches the second year of the
I.O.W.A STEM Teacher Award with
a call for nominations of Iowa’s best
K-12 STEM educators in the state.
“A priority of the STEM Council
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of achievement while actively
engaging businesses to support this
work,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds,
co-chair of the STEM Council. “With
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are able to progress on this goal for
Iowa students, as well as recognize
the great instruction these teachers
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“Iowa’s educators are critical to
the future of STEM fields,” said
Jeff Weld, executive director of
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The award recognizes teachers who
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six STEM regions across the state
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11, 1998 inside her rural Kensett mobile home. An autopsy indicated Clemenson died from blunt force trauma
to the head and had been dead for two
days before family members reported
her death to authorities, despite the fact
she had a plane
ticket to fly
to Arizona on
Nov. 10. On
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Clemenson’s only child, adopted
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to the farmhouse the year prior to Clemenson’s death.
Clemenson had just recently become
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Mildred Adaline Clemenson | Age: 81
Died: November 9, 1998
Hometown: Kensett
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Kenzie Alberts is shown running at the State Cross Country Meet
on Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course. The senior finished 33rd in
Class 2A with a 20:31.9 finish time. Paige Holub of Monticello was
the 2A champion with 18:54.7. Cascade won the team title with 76
points, followed by Monticello with 84 and South Winneshiek with
90. “It was one of her best times of the season, and it was a great way
to end our year and her high school career,” said head coach Missy
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Iowa Energy Center creates statewide
energy education programs
Over the past few months, the
Iowa Energy Center has launched
a set of pilot projects that aim to
create statewide energy education
programming at the K-12 and
community college levels. Through
these pilots the Energy Center is
working with Iowa elementary
schools,
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to test ways to provide qualified
energy education content to students
and adult learners across the state.
Six pilot projects have thus far
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They include the development
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renewable energy, energy efficiency,
and the connection between energy
and agriculture. Other programs
incorporate hands-on experience
in building energy auditing and
renewable energy options. All
material is being designed and
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standards.
At the community college level,
an Energy Center-sponsored pilot is
creating online energy courses that
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A second project is training college
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The experience gained from the
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for 479 total yards and a 34.2-yard
average. Rapp made 11 kicks for 359
yards and a 32.6-yard average. Braun
made eight kicks for 314 yards and
a 39.2-yard average. Sergio Aragon
made two kicks for 68 yards and a
34-yard average. Harker booted 22
punts for a 31.0-yard average, with
55 yards his longest effort. Braun
made six punts for a 25.5-yard
average. There were no PAT’s or field
goals for the year. Pogge returned
nine kicks for 252 total yards and a
28.0-yard average. Rivera returned
14 kicks for 223 yards and a 15.9yard average. Vasquez returned
eight kicks for 140 yards and a 17.5yard average. Braun returned five
kicks for 96 yards and a 19.2-yard
average. Hamilton returned seven
kicks for 86 yards and a 12.3-yard
average. Abbas returned four kicks
for 66 yards and a 12.3-yard average.
Rapp returned two kicks for 61 yards
Charlie Campbell of Clarion was the sectional PPK champion
and
a 30.5-yard average. Littlejohn
following competition on October 24 in Mason City. The seven
returned
one kick for 23 yards,
year old had a total distance of 146’ 7”. He qualified for it after
Machuca
one kick for nine yards,
taking the local competition earlier. His parents are waiting now
Harker two kicks for four yards and
to see if he’ll move on to the team championships at an NFL game.
Tegtmeyer one kick for one yard.
(Submitted photo).
Braun made three punt returns for an
8.3-yard average, and Rivera three
for an 8.0-yard average.
The team had 222 solo tackles and
173 tackle assists for a total of 395
tackles. There were 25 solo tackles
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows JV One of the team’s goals, due to our
for loss, eight assists for loss, eight
volleyball team, coached by Cara high numbers, was to have a motivasolo sacks and one sack assist. Solo
Odland, has completed their season tional bench with a positive attitude
tackle leaders were Pogge and Harker
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with 26 each, Fregoso with 24, Will
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conference matches only, they were with this. Another goal that I thought
18, Rivera, Braun and Rapp all with
4-3 with a 9-7 set record.
we really improved on throughout
15 each, Littlejohn with 13, Trent
“After winning our first match of the year was to speed up our ofMcAtee with 12, Abbas and Vasquez
the season, we ran into some tough fense by running offensive plays.
with seven each, Caleb Striegel
JV teams,” said coach Odland. “I This challenged our communication,
with six, Mike Schaffer with four,
am very proud of how the girls kept and when it was successful it really
Max Weidemann, Mason Rector,
working hard and stayed positive to sparked the team. I really enjoyed
Hamilton, Ben Powers, Carrillo and
end the season on a four-match win working with this group of girls.
Machuca all with two each, Zach
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Head coach Paul Hansch has
released his 2015 team’s final stats,
with the team finishing 1-8 overall
with an 0-6 record in Class 2A,
District 2.
The team compiled 2,089 rushing
yards on 418 attempts with 18
touchdowns. The longest of those
was for 75 yards by Zach Pogge.
Pogge gained 868 yards on 145
carries for a 6.0-yard average. He
scored 10 touchdowns. Kainan Braun
gained 444 yards on 97 carries for a
4.6-yard average. He scored three
touchdowns. Reymundo Vasquez
gained 248 yards on 64 carries for
a 3.9-yard average. He scored three
touchdowns. Tanner Abbas gained
223 yards on 40 carries for a 5.6-yard
average. He scored one touchdown.
Will Weidemann had 125 yards on
24 carries for a 5.2-yard average.
Among the rest of the team, Jarrod
Littlejohn gained 51 yards (5.7-yard
average), Jesse Carillo 43 yards
(21.5-yard average), Bryce Hamilton
41 yards (3.2-yard average) and a
touchdown, Nathan Rapp 26 yards
and Israel Rivera 20 yards.
Braun was 44 of 103 in passing
for 916 yards (20.8-yards per
completion) and eight touchdowns.
He was picked off nine times, and
finished with a 125.6 QB rating.
Vasquez was one of six for nine
yards, and Rapp one of two for three
yards, in backup roles.
Chase Harker caught 26 passes for
527 yards for a 20.3-yard average
and five touchdowns. Rivera caught
13 passes for 333 yards for a 25.6yard average and two touchdowns
(with the season’s longest at 77
yards). Bryce Tegtmeyer caught one
pass for 33 yards, Abbas two passes
for 17 yards, Vasquez two passes for
11 yards and Littlejohn one pass for
eight yards and a touchdown.
The top five in total offense,
rushing and receiving combined,
were: Pogge with 867 yards, Harker
with 544 yards, Braun with 444
yards, Rivera with 353 yards and
Vasquez with 259 yards. The top
three in total offense, rushing and
passing combined, were: Braun with
1,360, Pogge with 868 and Vasquez
with 257. The top eight in total
scoring were: Pogge with 80 points,
Harker with 34 points, Vasquez with
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Rivera with 16 points, Abbas with
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Nick Haechler made 15 kickoffs
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Dows Area News
The Clarion Wire
By Karen Weld
** Next Texas Jam in Dows is
scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6 from
6 - 9 p.m. at the Community Center.
Bring a snack and join the fun.
** Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High
School Vocal Music Department
proudly presents “CINDERELLA”
on Friday - Saturday, Nov. 6 &
7 at 7 p.m. - CGD High School
Gym. Tickets: $7 for adults; $5 for
students. Passes can’t be honored.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets
available at the door.
** Lake Cornelia Improvement
Association Fall Mixer - Hayride
& Game Night plus Shirley Stevens
Retirement Party from the Lake
Board is set for Saturday, Nov. 7,
beginning at 6 p.m. Meal for $10;
to be held at the Lake Cornelia
Enclosed Shelter.
** Immanuel Lutheran Church,
near the intersection of Hwys 69 & 3,
is hosting its annual SOUP SUPPER
and BAKE SALE on Saturday,
Nov. 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. Chili, cheesy
potato, and chicken noodle soup
(with homemade noodles) will be
served along with dinner rolls, salad,
bars, coffee & water.
** Clarion Boy Scouts, pack
1047, Dad’s Belgium Waffle
Breakfast, Sunday Nov. 8, 9 a.m.
-1 p.m. @ high school, $7 tickets,
presale available, questions contact
[email protected] . All you
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syrups and beverages.
** Dows United Methodist Church
hosts a Turkey Dinner on Sunday,
Nov. 8, at the Dows Community
Center. Serving from 11 am to 1
pm.; building is handicap accessible.
Adults -$10, K-12 years -$4, and
pre-school and younger- free.
Carry-outs available.
** CGD HS Band is selling Butter
Braids as a fundraiser for its 2016
Chicago trip to Chicago; pastries:
chocolate, apple, blueberry, cherry,
cinnamon, raspberry, & strawberry.
Orders taken until November 11,
with deliveries on November 20th.
Order from any CGD High School
Band Member or Director Kent
Wesselink, kwesselink@clargold.
org or 1-515-293-0653.
** Annual ‘Rowan Gospel Fest’
sponsored by The Rowan Historical
Society is Sunday, Nov. 8 from
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. @ United Church
of Rowan. Soup Supper downstairs
in Fellowship Hall following the
music, both events are freewill
offering.
** Veterans Day will be celebrated
with a program on Wednesday,
Nov. 11 at the C-G-D High School,
beginning at 10 a.m. A special
invitation is extended to veterans
and their families. Included in
the program is a portion of videos
taped of 14 veterans of World War
II still residing in our school district.
Free will donation lunch served by
Dows’ Wholly Smoke BBQ (If you
are staying for the meal, RSVP to
1-515-532-3423 - school district
office, option #4 to help with meal
planning).
** United Church of Rowan
Annual Supper &
Bazaar.
Wednesday, Nov. 11. Supper from 5
- 6:30 p.m.; auction at 7 p.m. Supper
of Scalloped Chicken and Maidrites,
Adults - $7; Children under 12 - $3.
** “Dedication of Freedom Rock”
is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The
Veteran’s Day Event in Dows, begins
at 6 pm with a short dedication at the
beautifully painted Freedom Rock
on east end of main street. Program
continues at the Community
Building. (It will also be broadcast
on KLMJ radio - 104.9 FM or
download the app radioonthego and
listen from anywhere in the world.)
** Chamber Ribbon Cutting for
State Farm Insurance Agent Holly
Narber at her Clarion office, 114
First Street S.W. on Thursday, Nov.
12 plus open house from 11 a.m. - 1
p.m.
** ‘Spirit of Giving’ program is
gearing up for another year. Mark
your calendars, Christmas Trees will
be up at the Clarion Public Library
& the ER entrance at Iowa Specialty
Hospital as of November 15. Trees
will contain the names of local needy
children for whom you can purchase
a gift. Monetary donations will also
be accepted.
** Wright County 4-H Awards Day
will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 12
noon in the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows
High School cafeteria. The day will
start with a free will donation of
lunch and the Awards program will
begin at 1 pm with an ice cream
social to close out the day.
** Clarion’s ISH Clarion Auxiliary
hosts 4th Annual Thanksgiving
Pie Sale on THURSDAY , Nov.
19 at 11 am outside, hallway near
Wildflower Café. Select from:
Apple, Strawberry Rhubarb , Peach,
Blueberry and Cherry. Come early
for the best selection (fresh frozen);
$11 per pie. No orders taken.
** First State Bank and Town
& Country Insurance are hosting
Dows United Methodist Church is hosting a turkey
dinner at the Dows Community Center on Sunday,
November 8, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Adults • $10, K-12 years old • $4,
and Pre-school and younger • free.
For free local delivery call
515-852-4327
Sat. Nov. 7 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
or Sun. Nov. 8 before 9:00 am.
Carry-outs are available.
their 3rd Annual Food Drive during
the month of November. Make
a difference for local families
and donate during the month of
November; drop items off at the
Clarion office. All items will be
donated to Upper Des Moines
Opportunity, Inc and will stay in
Wright County.
** AT THE MOVIES: Showing at
the Clarion Theatre is “Goosebumps”
(2D/3D) rated PG; from Friday, Nov.
6 - Sunday, Nov. 8 & on Wednesday,
Nov. 5, plus Sunday matinee,
Nov. 8 @ 2:30 p.m.. For current
shows, more information or to view
previews, go to www.clariontheatre.
com ; phone 1-515-602-6606.
** FOCU$ ON BU$INE$$:
Edward Jones is having their annual
Open House Wednesday, Nov. 18
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 108 Central
Ave E. Come help celebrate Mike
Auderer’s first year in business.
Lot’s of food, fun, door prizes.
Bring the whole family.
School Menus
Thursday, Nov. 5
•Breakfast: Sausage biscuit sandwich,
fruit.
•Lunch: Hamburger, French fries, tomato,
cucumber, applesauce.
Friday, Nov. 6
•Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt, granola
bar, fruit.
•Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, baby
carrots, cauliflower, melon, Jell-O.
Monday, Nov. 9
•Breakfast: PB&J or mini-bagel, fruit.
•Lunch: Chicken sandwich, green beans,
tomato, broccoli, pear, 9-12: cole slaw.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
•Breakfast: Bacon scramble pizza, fruit.
•Lunch: Soft shell tacos, salsa, refried
beans, pineapple, cookie.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
•Breakfast: Cereal or yogurt, toast, fruit.
•Lunch: Shrimp shapes, mashed potatoes,
celery, baby carrots, apple, cinnamon
breadsticks, 9-12: yogurt dip.
Yard and Garden: Get the Most out of Amaryllis for the Holidays
By Richard Jauron, Greg Wallace
Believe it or not, the holiday
season is just around the corner. One
of the best parts of any good holiday
celebration is beautiful holiday
plants, including the spectacular
amaryllis. What is the best way to
ensure it will bloom for Christmas,
and can it be saved afterward?
Here are some tips from Iowa
State University Extension and
Outreach horticulturists on how
to handle amaryllis this holiday
season. To have additional questions
answered, contact the ISU Hortline
at 515-294-3108 or hortline@
iastate.edu.
When should I plant an
amaryllis bulb to have it in bloom
at Christmas?
An amaryllis bulb usually blooms
about six to eight weeks after
planting. Plant the amaryllis bulb
in earlier for spectacular blooms
at Christmas. To increase the odds
of having an amaryllis in bloom at
Christmas, pot up one amaryllis bulb
in early November and a second one
several days later.
How do I pot up an amaryllis
bulb?
Amaryllis bulbs can be purchased
pre-planted in pots or unplanted.
When
purchasing
unplanted
amaryllis bulbs, select large, solid
bulbs. The largest bulbs often
produce two flower stalks. Gardeners
can choose from single-flowering,
double-flowering and miniature
cultivars. Flower colors include red,
pink, orange, salmon, white and
bicolors.
When planting an amaryllis bulb,
select a pot that is approximately 1 to
2 inches wider than the diameter of
the bulb. The container may be clay,
ceramic or plastic, but should have
drainage holes in the bottom. Plant
the bulb in a well-drained potting
soil. Add a small amount of potting
soil in the bottom of the pot.
Center the bulb in the middle of
the pot. Then add additional potting
soil, firming it around the roots and
bulb. When finished potting, the
upper one-half of the bulb should
remain above the soil surface. Also,
leave about 1 inch between the soil
surface and the pot’s rim. Then water
well and place in a warm (70 to 75
degree Fahrenheit) location.
Check the pot before watering
a pre-planted amaryllis bulb. If the
container doesn’t have drainage
holes, remove the bulb and replant it
in a pot with drainage holes. Water
well.
After the initial watering, allow
the soil to dry somewhat before
watering again. Keep the soil moist,
but not wet. When growth appears,
move the plant to a sunny window
and apply a dilute fertilizer solution
every two to four weeks.
During flower stalk elongation,
turn the pot each day to keep the
flower stalk growing straight. Flower
stalks that lean badly will need to be
staked. When the amaryllis begins to
bloom, move the plant to a slightly
cooler (65 to 70 F) location that
doesn’t receive direct sun to prolong
the life of the flowers.
What should I do with my
amaryllis after it’s done blooming?
Some individuals discard their
amaryllis after it’s done blooming.
However, if given proper care, it’s
possible to save the amaryllis and
force it to flower again next winter.
Proper cultural practices must be
followed to successfully grow and
reflower amaryllis bulbs. After the
flowers fade, cut off the flower stalk
with a sharp knife. Make the cut 1 to 2
inches above the bulb. Don’t damage
the foliage. For the bulb to bloom
again next season, the plant must
replenish its depleted food reserves.
The strap-like leaves manufacture
food for the plant. Place the plant in
a sunny window and water when the
soil surface is nearly dry. Fertilize
every two to four weeks with a dilute
fertilizer solution.
The amaryllis can be moved
outdoors in late May. Harden or
acclimate the plant to the outdoors
by initially placing it in a shady,
protected area. After two or three
days, gradually expose the amaryllis
to longer periods of direct sun.
The amaryllis should be properly
hardened in seven to 10 days. Once
hardened, select a site in partial to
full sun. Dig a hole and set the pot
into the ground. Outdoors, continue
to water the plant during dry
weather. Also, continue to fertilize
the amaryllis once or twice a month
through July. Bring the plant indoors
in mid-September. Plants left indoors
should be kept in a sunny window.
To bloom, amaryllis bulbs must
be exposed to temperatures of 50 to
55 F for a minimum of eight to 10
weeks. This can be accomplished
by inducing the plant to go dormant
and then storing the dormant bulb
at a temperature of 50 to 55 F. To
induce dormancy, place the plant
in a cool, semi-dark location in late
September and withhold water. Cut
off the foliage when the leaves turn
brown. Then place the dormant bulb
in a 50 to 55 F location for at least
eight to 10 weeks.
After the cool requirement has
been met, start the growth cycle again
by watering the bulb and placing
it in a well-lit, 70 to 75 F location.
Keep the potting soil moist, but
not wet, until growth appears. The
other option is to place the plant in
a well-lit, 50 to 55 F location in fall.
Maintain the amaryllis as a green
plant from fall to mid-winter. After
the cool requirement has been met,
move the plant to a warmer (70 to 75
F) location.
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November 5, 2015 The Wright County Monitor • Page 15
Dows Area News
Halloween in Dows
The trick-or-treaters were in full force last Friday night, as Dows held the annual tradition, followed by a Halloween party, sponsored by Dows
Commercial Club, Harmony Club and Kensington Club at the Dows Legion. The weather was warm enough that trick-or-treaters didn’t have to wear
heavy coats, and they all seemed to be having a good time in their costumes.
From the Korner
By Marillyn Korth
Today we had All Saints service
at church where we remember the
loved ones we have lost in the past
year. We had a nice crowd. The
Worden family were at church also
as they were having Leonard’s
committal service after church.
What a beautiful day. Leslie Marlyn
came up and came to dinner with Jon
and E and Marlea and our precious
Lilyanne.
I managed to get dinner all by
myself, but I started on Wednesday.
Ha! The extra hour helped a lot. I
must enjoy it, as it won’t be long till
we will be springing ahead ..
I have been watching the birds
around here. These birds are black
and not too big, but there are
hundreds of them. They swoop
down and land on the grass covering
the lawn and sing their merry song
and then they move around in groups
until they get an order to fly into a
tree. This goes on for a long time. I
wish I knew what they were up to. It
is fascinating to watch them. Yes, I
know. It wouldn’t take me so long to
get dinner if I would quit watching
the birds.
Now that I am 80, I take a
little more time to reflect on birds,
interesting articles in the paper and
people. I am going to tell you about a
little friend of mine who has become
such an inspiration to me. I am not
going to tell you his name and many
will know whom I am talking about,
but his name is not important to this
story.
He is a youngster, but has wisdom
and courage beyond his years. He
has a wicked sense of humor and
uses it to make those around him
feel better. He has an illness, but
one doesn’t think of that as you visit
with him. Things don’t always go
well with him but he has a loving
family and they love and support
him. So do many people who come
in contact with him. Sometimes he
has to spend time in the hospital,
but he takes it in stride and really
does what he has to, so that stay is
bearable for everyone. As we head
into this season of Thanksgiving, I
feel fortunate to know this wonderful
individual. I feel the touch of God
when I hear of the heroic attitude
this boy has. He is a marvel and a
real life hero to me. I know you all
know someone like this and I urge
you to think good thoughts of them
and be thankful that there are such
people in this world.
Dows
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 4
•Preschool story time at the
Dows Library, 9:15-10 a.m. Contact the library with questions.
Friday, Nov. 6
•Texas Style Jam at the DCCC
from 6-9 p.m. Bring snacks to
share.
Sunday, Nov. 8
•Methodist Turkey Dinner, 11
a.m. – 1 p.m. Carryouts and
deliveries available.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
•Veterans Day program and
Freedom Rock dedication at
DCCC and at the Rock, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Freedom
Rock.
Our friend, Dick Blackford is
spending some time in the hospital.
He had an accident on Friday and
broke some ribs. He is in Iowa City
and I hope he won’t have to be there
too long. We wish him well.
I have some writing to do this
week so I had better get at it. I don’t
ever seem to get the things done I
should.
Today my dad would have been
112 years old. Thinking of you dad.
Till next time. MK
Dows United
Methodist
annual Turkey
Dinner Nov. 8
Veterans Day Program and
Freedom Rock dedication
November 11 in Dows
The Wright County Freedom
Rock Dedication Ceremony will
coincide with the annual Dows
Community Veterans’ Day Program
on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. at
the Wright County Freedom Rock,
located across the street to the east
of the Dows Mercantile. Following
a brief dedication ceremony, the
program will move inside to the
Dows Community Convention
Center, across the street to the
northwest of the Freedom Rock.
Once inside, a tribute to our
nation’s veterans will be held with
a flag folding ceremony and music.
Major Gavin Sandvig, U.S. Army,
will give a speech. The tradition
of paying tribute to each branch
of the armed forces will conclude
the ceremony, with refreshments to
follow.
The Dows United Methodist
Church is hosting a turkey dinner
at the Dows Community Center on
Sunday, Nov. 8.
The dinner will be held at the
Dows Community Convention
Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Prices
are: Adults, $10; K-12 years, $4;
Pre-school and younger get in free.
For free local delivery, call 8524327 on Saturday, from 10-noon, or
Sunday before 9 a.m.
Carry-outs are also available.
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Cinderella
Front row, left to right: Cyndi Fregoso, Angela Castro, Angela Garcia, Brenna Harklau, Madison Pate, Eveie Sherman, Noah Maxheimer, Emma Konvalinka, Nick Haechler, Kennedy Goodell, Max Powers, Cheyenne
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Come see all these students perform in C-G-D’s production of Cinderella, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Activity passes cannot be honored for admission.
Abstract Associates now providing services in Wright County
Kacey Ginn, editor
[email protected]
Though they’ve been in the area
since June, Abstract Associates of
Iowa is officially inviting Wright
County residents to come in and
get to know them. The Fort Dodgebased company has opened a Clarion
location in the Bradford Agency
building and will join two other
abstracting businesses in providing
services to the county.
Ted Hugghins, co-president
of the company along with his
friend, Jerry L. Schnurr III, said
they were introduced to the needs
of Wright County through one of
their employees, Susan Anderson,
an Eagle Grove resident. “We had a
daily contact with activity in Wright
County,” Hugghins said. “There’s
been growth and activity that we
wanted to contribute to.”
As an abstract company, Abstract
Associates searches courthouse
records to compile information to
prove clear title, or ownership, a
required process for any kind of
land transfer. “When you buy, sell,
refinance land, it has to be searched
to prove clear title,” Hugghins said.
Under Iowa law, an abstract
must compass 40 years of records
to certify ownership. Many other
states require only 10 or 20 years
of records and use title insurance to
offset problems from mortgage loans
and liens on a property. Iowa’s 40year law means that title insurance
isn’t usually necessary.
“These things seldom happen in
Iowa, because we have clear title,”
Hugghins said.
Anderson and Huggins described
the process of putting together
abstracts.
“Our first priority is to build a
database of courthouse records.
We’re involved in that right now,”
Huggins said. “We have records
dating back 40 years in our Wright
County database, and we’re in the
midst of indexing it.”
Abstract Associates has scanned
almost 120,000 documents from
Wright County, which are now
digitally stored and filed by legal
description. When building an
abstract, the company will be able
to search the documents by owner,
seller, date, and type of document.
The scanning process has involved
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working very closely with the
county auditor, recorder, assessors,
treasurer, and district clerk of
court. To keep current with records,
Abstract Associates receives records
from the county recorder on a flash
drive every day. Their location at the
Bradford Agency one block from
the courthouse makes that process
easier.
“It’s great to be so close,”
Hugghins said.
Once the company completes an
abstract, an attorney looks it over
and produces a 2-3 page document
called an opinion. The opinion, based
on the information in the abstract,
describes any liens or judgments
against the land, which can affect
ownership. But once the records
have been examined, it’s possible
to prove clear title of the property.
Real estate agents and attorneys are
frequent clients, but homeowners
themselves may need to update their
property’s abstracts when applying
for a home improvement loan or
selling a portion of their land.
Because of how many hands can
touch a piece of property over the
years, compiling a 40-year abstract
can be a complicated process.
“Sometimes it can be truly
challenging. It’s like putting a
puzzle together. If there’s one piece
missing, you have to find that piece,”
Anderson said.
Abstract Associates of Iowa will
be holding an open house for the
community to come in and get to
know them on November 12 from
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. They’re excited to
meet people and learn more about
the community’s land abstracting
needs. “We’re going to provide a
friendly face and a handshake,”
Hugghins said. Learn more about
Abstract Associates of Iowa on their
website, abstractassociatesofiowa.
com, or on their Facebook page.
Niederhauser named new internal
auditor at Security Savings Bank
Michael W. Dunn, Chairman of
the Board, announced the following
promotion at the Bank Board Meeting
held in September.
Missie
Niederhauser
was
promoted to Internal Auditor. Missie
has been with the Bank since 2004,
having over 11 years of banking
experience. She currently manages
the Customer Service team at Security
Savings Bank as Team Supervisor
and, in prior years, handled the
Security Savings Bank bookkeeping
operations. “Missie is driven by high
standards which will support her in
the new role,” states Michael Dunn. She and her husband Tom live in
Eagle Grove. In her free time, Missie
enjoys spending time with her family,
fishing, antiquing and scrapbooking.
Committed to Wright County
Security Savings Bank, a division
of Farmers and Merchants Savings
Bank, has been in business for 115
years. Security Savings Bank is
the community’s oldest financial
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