Guthrie County assessor resigns
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Guthrie County assessor resigns
WEDNESday, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 USPS - 232-280 | GUTHRIE CENTER, IOWA 50115 | OFFICIAL CITY AND COUNTY NEWSPAPER 75 cents times Warmer temps affect area in varying ways By REBECCA MCKINSEY Guthrie Center Times staff Many were digging out their sunglasses and rolling down their car windows during an earlier-than-usual thaw last week. Temperatures approached 60 last Thursday and Friday and remained warmer than usual on Saturday, providing a nice break for many tired of winter temperatures — but, for others, the thaw meant extra work. Volunteer obser vers for Guthrie Center reported to the National Weather Service high temperatures of 56 last Thursday and Friday, and 49 on Saturday. The higher temperatures were in part a result of upperlevel ridging moving through the central United States and bringing “more of a southerly flow,” said Mindy Beerends, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Des Moines. “Warming winds,” also called Chinook winds, also raised the temperature. The National Weather Service keeps track of records at about eight sites throughout central Iowa, Beerends said, and found that a record was broken at the Des Moines airport. The low of 45 on Friday was the highest low since the previous “high low” of 44 in 1930. “We do see from time to time when we get those warmer days in January and February, but this is somewhat unusual be- cause we did get a record value,” Beerends said. “But a warmup here and there in the winter is pretty typical for Iowa’s climate.” The days following the warm spell were a bit more typical for this time of year, with temperatures ranging from the midto-high 30s to the mid-40s throughout this week, with Saturday looking to be pretty warm again, Beerends said. She added Monday that there was a small chance of snow Wednesday night. “It was just one of those couple-day warm-ups,” Beerends said. “It was just nice to have after it’d been kinda cold for a couple weeks.” The warm days had varying effects throughout the area. In Guthrie Center, the schools didn’t see much opportunity to take students outside yet during those warm days, in part because of an early out on Friday and in part because of the mud. Lake Panorama National is COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEATHER, Page 9A HOSPITAL Guthrie County assessor resigns SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES A Chevrolet Equinox is one of the two vehicles used by the Guthrie County Hospital’s courtesy transportation program. The program’s coordinators are seeking several volunteers to drive patients to and from appointments. Rusty Pearson accepts job in West Des Moines By REBECCA MCKINSEY Guthrie Center Times staff Guthrie County’s assessor has resigned and will work his last day March 2. Forrest “Rusty” Pearson, who has held the position since January of 2011, will soon start a new position with Wolf Construc- Forrest tion in West Des “Rusty” Moines, and Pearson Guthrie County will go through the process of finding a new assessor. Pearson will work as a project procurement manager with Wolf Construction, a commercial contractor — a job that will share some ties to his current work but will offer new variety as well. “This is more of the bricks and boards type thing, more of the building process,” he said. “We use that in assessment — I’ll go out and appraise a property, similar to what you do in construction. But for us here, it goes to the next step, setting the value and asking that golf carts not be driven at the Panorama West Golf Course for now. “With the spring thaw and wet conditions, carts can do serious damage to tender turf,” the LPN Weekly newsletter said. “As always, the course is open to walkers.” County roads employees had an interesting few days with the thaw, County Engineer Josh Sebern said. Guthrie’s River Ruckus: Lineup complete, Ferris wheel and mechanical bull added By REBECCA MCKINSEY | Guthrie Center Times staff Those attending this year’s Guthrie River Ruckus will have the chance to watch popular country music artists perform from atop a Ferris wheel. That’s one of the additions planned for the annual country music extravaganza that has been held at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds for eight years now. A mechanical bull, as well as bags and volleyball tournaments, will be featured as well at the massive event planned for July 28, 29 and 30. And that’s not counting the music; a variety of names, many of them new to the River Ruckus, will play the fairgrounds’ main stage on Friday and Saturday evenings, including Frankie Ballard, Craig Campbell, the Casey Donahew Band and Dylan Scott on Friday and Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, Courtney Cole and Clare Dunn on Saturday. Rhett, whose song “Die A Happy Man” spent weeks at the top of Billboard’s country music chart, will be a popular draw for attendees, organizer Grant Sheeder predicted. “We’re fortunate to have Thomas Rhett,” he said. On Thursday evening at a smaller stage closer to the campgrounds, Iowa artists Brad Morgan and Casey Muessigmann will perform as well. On Friday and Saturday during the day at the smaller stage, local artists — winners of a radio contest being held at Prairie Meadows — will play. Near the show area, a Ferris wheel will be offered for the first time. At the campgrounds, Zipp’s Pizzaria out of Adair will offer breakfast pizzas, cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy for a free-will donation. Part of the proceeds from the breakfast will go into a fund for a showerhouse at the campgrounds, Sheeder said. There will be bags and volleyball tournaments offered near the smaller stage by the campgrounds, as well as a mechanical bull, which hasn’t been offered at the River Ruckus for several years. As in past years, organizers will work with state troopers with the Iowa State Patrol as well as a private security firm from Des Moines to provide security at the event. Ticket sales are ahead of schedule this year, with almost 10,000 sold so far, Sheeder said. The event will be capped at 15,000. About 12,500 people attended last year’s event. RUCKUS, Page 10A Patient transportation program seeking volunteers By REBECCA MCKINSEY Guthrie Center Times staff When Guthrie County residents hop into the van on Tuesdays to head to the hospital with driver Bill Sparks, he jokingly tells them that the transportation service they’re taking advantage of is a great one — the only drawback is that they have to ride with him. Sparks is one of the volunteer drivers with the Guthrie County Hospital’s courtesy transportation program for patients. The program is looking for several volunteers to drive the vans once a week. The program has been offered for about 10 years through the Guthrie County Hospital Foundation. The service is free, with donations accepted. It is open to patients going to the Guthrie County Hospital or its clinics in Panora, Stuart and Adair for appointments, as well as people who go to the hospital for congregate meals. Lonna Brock, an administrative assistant in physical therapy, coordinates scheduling for the transportation service. Those needing rides can contact her at 641-332-3810. “A lot of patients either don’t have family around or don’t have family that can take off during the day when they may need a ride to one of our clinics or to the hospital,” HOSPITAL, Page 9A PEARSON, Page 8A • appliances • electronics • mattresses • flooring • cabinets & countertops www.archerhomecenter.com Match anyone’s price, BEAT anybody’s service! 618 GREENE STREET ADEL, IOWA 50003 515-993-4241 page 2A | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 Lakeside Village management offers local, regional expertise SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES Several Lakeside Village residents made tissue paper flowers to decorate the library and classrooms, in conjunction with the Panorama Elementary School’s annual book fair. By SUSAN THOMPSON | Guthrie Center Times staff T he Lakeside Village on Lake Panorama’s main basin is an independent, assisted living and memory care retirement community for seniors 55 and older. A new team took over in August, which includes a regional management company with local residents filling key onsite management roles. Dr. Mark Menadue has had a home at Lake Panorama since 1989. He purchased The Port in 2004 and built the attached 22-suite hotel in 2006. His next investment was the 64-unit Lakeside Village, which opened in November 2007. Last year, he decided to research possible national and regional senior housing management groups to oversee Lakeside Village. “This process was daunting in its scope, but we quickly identified a regional leader in Senior Housing Companies,” Menadue says. “They were highly recommended by their current clients and are very active in ongoing development and state-of-theart care in senior housing.” Menadue says he was impressed with Senior Housing’s mission statement — “Our top priority is tending to wants, needs and comfort of our residents. And our fundamental beliefs are based on five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, Commitment and Expertise.” Senior Housing Companies, based in Cedar Rapids, was founded by Allen Phillips, who serves as president. The 12-yearold company now manages 17 retirement communities in Iowa. The company’s theme is “Rolling out the red carpet for you!” Allison Law, Senior Housing’s vice president of operations, says the company’s philosophy is based on residents being the “number one priority. Each of our managed communities is dedicated to satisfaction and quality of life for our residents.” While Senior Housing employees provide technical support, ad- Megan Schwartz of Greenfield is a pharmacist. She earned her graduate degree at Iowa. “I completed a residency out-ofstate and then moved back to the Iowa City area. Now I’m a clinical pharmacist at the University of Iowa Hospital specializing in cardiology and internal medicine.” “There’s something for everyone at Iowa, so take advantage of that and get involved. Iowa City is a great town and there’s always something going on. Also, if you get the chance to travel in your program, do it!” vice and coordination, Law says our community and want Lakeit was important to expand the side Village to have that conneclocal management staff. “They tion to Panora as well,” she says. know the community, and are Angie Holloway, community better suited to developing a relations coordinator, was one of family-like environment,” she the first new hires. She worked says. for both McFarland and UnityThe lead member of the local Point as a clinic manager, and management team is Dee Eckley, began at Lakeside last October. who was hired as Lakeside Village She and her husband Shawn manager. “In visiting the com- moved to Lake Panorama last munity with a friend, I could see summer with their two daughthere was untapped potential to ters, after he was hired as the increase occupancy and take the Panorama Community Schools facility to another level,” Eckley superintendent. says. “It also was apparent that “What attracted me to Lakeside having the management/coor- Village was my desire to serve dinator team members be from the Panora community. It is very the Panora community would important to Shawn and me to be a great asset.” be vested in our community, to Eckley moved from Ankeny to promote local businesses and the Lake Panorama in 2013 with her community’s success,” Holloway husband Doug. She has 35 years says. Holloway’s responsibilities of nursing experience, 12 years include promoting, marketing in management and has been and all things public relations. “I trained in Performance Excel- collaborate with local experts lence. She oversees all aspects of and organizations to provide the Lakeside Village operation. educational opportunities, host “My goals for Lakeside Vil- community service events and lage are growing occupancy, provide entertainment opporenhanced activities, greater tunities, all in an effort to mesh community involvement, and Lakeside Village with the rest of ensuring our residents have all the Panora community,” she says. the services they need,” she says. Karla Bristle, RN, is the new Eckley holds monthly resident health care services coordinator. meetings to get feedback on She and her husband Ron moved what they need and want. For from Ogden to Lake Panorama instance, residents now can place in 2013. Bristle conducts resident orders and have items delivered health assessments, develops inweekly from Hometown Foods dividualized service plans, and in Panora, an idea that surfaced handles medication managein one of these meetings. ment, lab work and doctor visits. Eckley leads a team of coordiEmily Wells, RN, joined the nators, all hired in recent months Lakeside staff in late Decemand who live in the Panora area. “All of us have a vested interest in VILLAGE, Page 8A Many decades ago, Edna Scherle, who is 93 years old, taught in a country school. Here she helps Parker McGuire as he reads a book to her at the Panorama Elementary School. Wallace Foundation 25th Annual Meeting The public is invited to attend the 25th annual meeting of the Wallace Foundation for Rural Research and Development scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Learning Center located at the Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis. This year’s program will begin at 9:45 a.m. with Steven Bradbury, ISU environmental toxicologist and Richard Hellmich, ISU entomologist, presenting “Update on the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium” followed by Lee Schulz, ISU extension agricultural economist, speaking on “Crop and Livestock Market Situation and Outlook.” Following a complimentary lunch, the annual business meeting will be conducted. The Armstrong Research Farm is located 12 miles southwest of Atlantic on Highway 6, half a mile south on 525th Street, and a half mile east on Hitchcock Avenue; or, 13 miles east of Oakland on Highway 6, half a mile south on 525th Street, and half a mile east on Hitchcock Avenue. For more information contact the Wallace Foundation at 712-769-2650 or paulette@ iastate.edu. Monteith Council meets in February Nate Van Zee called the Monteith City Council meeting to order on Tuesday February 9 at Owl’s Nest, Panora, with 19 answering roll call. Birthday wishes were extended to Wyatt Frohling and J.d Kuster. A special 60th birthday song was sung for Barb Bachman, who’s birthday was that day! Old Business on the agenda was Vicki Crannell’s request for a Relay For Life Team from Monteith City Council. Deanne Sheley will spearhead the team with unanimous “we will help” from the council members. Relay For Life date is Saturday June 25, the day after the 50115 Fest in Guthrie Center. Nate Van Zee is making key chains for the council to sell with proceeds going to Relay for Life efforts. The key chains will be sold for $6 each or 2 for $10.00. Nate sold all he had made to the members! Barry Branson reported the January 22 Zoning Commission meeting was attended by nine members, with much good discussion. Next Zoning Commission meeting is Friday February 26 at 1 p.m. at Branson’s Shop. Park & Rec met at Kellie Lewis’s home on Thursday January 28 with a small but fun group, good food and lots of discussion. Winter decorations have been removed from the Monteith Cemetery and Monteith City Park. Preparations have begun for the Spring Theme Decorations. Next Park & Rec will be Thursday, February 25 at the home of Dee Smith at 6:30. Fishing Tournament was again tabled. Before dropping the gavel to adjourn the meeting, Birthday Gal Barb Bachman was nominated for Mayor, motion was seconded and vote was unanimous. Barb will serve as Mayor of Monteith, until the next Monteith City Council meeting on Tuesday March 8 when she will call the meeting to order at 7:00 at LaVilla in Guthrie Center. times P.O. Box 217 • 205 State Street Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115-0217 USPS 232-280 Official Newspaper City of Guthrie Center and Guthrie County. Published weekly. Periodicals postage paid at Guthrie Center, Iowa by Herald Publishing Company. Subscription rates: $30 per year in Iowa; $35 per year outside Iowa. Postmaster, send address changes to Guthrie Center Times, P.O. Box 217, Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115-0217. uiowa.edu 641-332-2380 • FAX 641-332-2382 email: [email protected] www.guthrian.com ANN WILSON, Publisher ASHLEY SCHABLE, Editor WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 3A Sunset Beach Playground donations continue By SUSAN THOMPSON Special to Guthrie Center Times Another $2,200 in donations was received in the first six weeks of 2016 to support a new destination playground at Sunset Beach. Friends of Lake Panorama now has raised $57,000 towards its goal of $80,000 for the playground. The first $30,000 was raised in late 2014 through August 2015. A mailing to LPA members last November announced Friends is working to raise an additional $50,000. The Lake Panorama Association board voted to match that amount if the money is raised no later than August 1, 2016. Since the first of this year, there have been three $500 donors, and four donors who gave $100 each. Another $300 came from The Port, which hosted a Super Bowl Party February 7, with a portion of the proceeds going to the playground project. Friends of Lake Panorama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All contributions are tax deductible, and donors receive a letter of thanks as their receipt. The Friends nonprofit is separate from the Lake Panorama Association, and has a goal of improving recreational amenities at Lake Panorama. In January, Friends made a down payment on the playground equipment to avoid a 5 percent price increase that would have occurred. Kirk Fischer, president of the Friends board of directors, encourages donors to make a 2016 tax-deductible contribution now so the playground can be installed this summer. “We know people often wait until the end of the year to make their charitable contributions,” Fischer says. “But we’re asking past donors to make another tax-deductible donation this spring. And we’re asking new donors to join existing donors to help us raise the final amount needed.” While donations of all sizes are welcome, only donors of $500 or more are recognized on the Friends website. In addition, a sign listing these larger donors will be erected near the playground. A special fundraising event is planned for Friday, May 6, at the Lake Panorama National Conference Center. Plans include a dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions and live music. If money still is needed to reach the playground goal, proceeds will go to that fund. If that goal has been reached, proceeds will be used for other projects endorsed by the Friends board. Sponsors and hosts will be sought for 30 tables of eight. Each table will be individually decorated with a different theme. Sponsors will be able to choose whether to do their own decorating, or have a volunteer do this, and participants will vote on a “People’s Choice” award for the best-decorated table. Ticket sales will get underway in March, and donated items are being sought for the raffle and auctions. The main playground structure includes multiple slides, bridges and climbing opportunities. Several smaller structures surround the main area, including hop rocks, bongo stumps, and modern takes on the oldfashioned merry-go-round and teeter-totter. Donations can be made in someone’s memory or in honor of someone. Donations by check can be mailed to Friends of Lake Panorama, PO Box 488, Panora, IA 50216. Donations also can be accepted electronically on the Friends website. Donations of securities (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) are welcome, and will be sold once transferred, with the proceeds deposited into the Friends bank account. A securities account has been established with GCSB Investment Center in Panora. In addition to the Sunset Beach playground, donations also can be made to six separate funds or a combination of funds. There is a general fund, plus funds for Boulder Beach, Shady Beach, Sunset Beach, Panorama West, and Lake Panorama National. Money donated to these will be used at the discretion of the Friends board. Questions or suggestions can be emailed to [email protected]. The website is www.friendsoflakepanorama.org. Mary J. Barnett LIBRARY NEWS No report from cribbage players this week. Tax season is upon us. No state forms are available at the library. Those forms are online. Federal forms can be reproduced at .15 cents per page. Next Sunday, February 28, there will be a movie at 4 p.m. at the library. The movie is “ the Quartet”. The movie takes place in a home for retired opera singers. They plan a concert in honor of Verdi. But onto the scene arrives, a diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Maggie Smith plays the diva. Popcorn and coffee are served. Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon to appear at Civic Center on May 18 Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. DES MOINES Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that PAUL SIMON, the legendary singer-songwriter and one of the most influential figures in American rock music, will appear at the Des Moines Civic Center for one night only on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. The recipient of 12 Grammy® Awards, PAUL SIMON has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets to PAUL SIMON will go on sale Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at DesMoinesPerformingArts.org, the Civic Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations and charge-by-phone at (800) 7453000. Maddox Rayne Marsh North Branch Beavers Winter Fun Day of Bowling SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES The North Branch Beavers 4H Club enjoyed a fun afternoon of snacks; drinks and bowling at Incredibowl Sunday, February 7th from 2-4 p.m. Prizes were award for different scores. Members who attended were: Tucker Carroll, Zander Kenyon and Justin Reinhart. Second row from the left: Cooper Tunink, Jacob Thomas, Morgan Lemke, Hayden Coffman, and Jayden Michaelson, Taylor Lemke, Hunter Vasey, Hayden Tunink, Reese Coffman, McKenzie Reinhart, Emily McCann and Keely Vasey. Pictured are North Branch Beavers 4H Club members who attended bowling (front row, from left) Tucker Carroll, Zander Kenyon and Justin Reinhart (second row) Cooper Tunink, Jacob Thomas, Morgan Lemke, Hayden Coffman, and Jayden Michaelson, (back row) Taylor Lemke, Hunter Vasey, Hayden Tunink, Reese Coffman, McKenzie Reinhart, Emily McCann and Keely Vasey. SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES North Branch Beavers 4H Club members are (front row, from left) Jared Kenyon, Tegan Slaybaugh, Bo Arrasmith, Presley Buttler, Hayden Coffman, Tucker Carroll, Connor Larsen, Zander Kenyon, Kaitlyn Kenyon, (back row) Gage Buttler, Reese Coffman, Taylor Lemke, Morgan Lemke, Mackenzie Reinhart, Keely Vasey, Hunter Vasey. Installation of new members and officers for North Branch Beavers January meeting By Keely Vasey, Secretary The North Branch Beavers 4H Club met on Sunday, January 31st at the Masonic Hall in Guthrie Center. The meeting was called to order by Hunter Vasey, Club President. We then proceeded to hold our candle ceremony for installation of officers & new members. The officers for 2016 are as follows: Hunter Vasey, President; Gage Buttler, Vice President; Keely Vasey, Secretary; Taylor Lemke, Treasurer; Morgan Lemke & Reese Coffman Reporter/Photographer; Mackenzie Reinhart, Historian and Tucker Carroll, Flag Bearer. We welcomed 5 new junior members to our club & 3 new families that transferred from another club. They are as fol- lows: Bo Arrasmith, Presley Buttler, Tucker Carroll, Hayden Coffman, Jared Kenyon, Kaitlyn Kenyon, Zander Kenyon, Chelsea Larsen, Connor Larsen & Tegan Slaybaugh. We had a discussion about the required FSQA training and a sheep & goat class that would also be required if you wanted to take those animals to County Fair this year. The next club meeting would be our fun day Subscribe to our e-Edition by calling our office at 641-332-2380! Thank you for all the cards, prayers and comforting words during Ryan’s illness and the end of his journey here on earth. It means so much to us. 405 S. Clark Street Carroll, IA 712-794-5260 The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 with a motion by Gage Buttler and a second by Kaitlyn Kenyon. 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Or, call the Iowa Radon Hotline at 1-800-383-5992. page 4A | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF weeklyrecord Public records compiled by the Guthrie Center Times 2-15-16 11:46 am Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call on SW 6th Street 12:17 am Case follow up by Guthrie Co Deputy in Guthrie Center 12:52 pm Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call at Beacam Apartments in Stuart 2:21 pm Guthrie Co Deputy investigate a hit and run accident 2:24 pm Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call at the Panorama Elementary School 4:35 pm Case follow on a property dispute in Guthrie Center by Chief Deputy 4:51 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a report of criminal mischief in Casey 5:47 pm Case follow up on an assault that happened in Guthrie Center 4:55 pm Guthrie Co Deputy assisted Panora Ambulance with a committal patient at the Guthrie Co Hospital 6:02 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run accident on Lakeshore Drive at Diamondhead Lake 7:33 pm Case follow up by Guthrie Co Deputy 8:51 pm Security check on 280th Street by Guthrie Co Deputy 9:45 pm Guthrie Co Deputy served civil papers on NE 5th Street in Panora 10:22 pm Guthrie Co Deputy spoke with a subject about a civil issue in Casey 6:56 am Traffic stop by Chief Deputy on Hwy 44/A Avenue 7:50 pm Welfare check by Guthrie Co Deputy in Casey 7:15 am Traffic stop by Chief Deputy on Hwy 44 7:55 pm Guthrie Co Deputy served civil papers in Casey 7:36 am Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call on N Harlan Street in Stuart 11:45 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 4 south of 160th Street 2-16-16 12:08 am Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 4 north of Panora 2:31 am Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call 5:35 am Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call on Bluff Street in Guthrie Center 8:01 am Chief Deputy investigated suspicious activity in Bagley 9:25 am Panora Ambulance transported a patient from the Guthrie Co Hospital to the VA Hospital 12:53 pm Guthrie Co Deputy assisted Dallas Co with a search warrant 2:15 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy at Casey’s 3:42 pm Guthrie Co Deputies, Panora and Bayard Ambulances responded to call at St Gregory’s in Bayard 4:41 pm Security stand by at the Guthrie Co Hospital by Guthrie Co Sheriff and Deputy 4:46 pm Stuart Police investigated a report of threatening text messages 7:13 pm Security stand by at the Guthrie Co Hospital by Guthrie Co Deputy 9:56 pm Traffic stop by Panora Police on Main/ N 1st Street 2-18-16 12:47 pm Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call at Panora Specialty Care 7:49 am Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a report of a deer stuck in a fence on 170th St 1:58 pm Traffic stop by Chief Deputy on Hwy 44 by Panorama Gardens 10:54 am Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a single vehicle accident 3:01 pm Guthrie Co Sheriff and Deputies responded to a report of a belligerent female at the Guthrie Co Hospital 12:01 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a lift assist in Menlo 3:20 pm Stuart Police responded to a theft call on S Western Street in Stuart 3:57 pm Guthrie Co Deputy attending K-9 training in Cass County 6:51 pm Traffic Stop by Stuart Police on Division St 10:45 pm Stuart Police responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver 7:05 pm Traffic Stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on 2nd Ave in Panora 7:05 pm Traffic Stop by Panora Police on Ne3rd St & Market St 8:28 pm Guthrie Co Deputy assisted a motorist on Hwy 25 6:44 pm Traffic stop by Panora Police on Hwy 4 by The Port 9:40 pm Civil papers served by Guthrie Co Deputy on E Clay Street in Panora 10:28 pm Guthrie Co Deputy served civil papers in Bagley 9:35 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on 4th Street in Panora 1:47 am Guthrie Co Deputy preformed security checks downtown in Guthrie Center 9:30 pm Civil papers served by Guthrie Co Deputy on Chestnut Avenue 6:47 pm Traffic Stop by Stuart Police on S Park & SW 6th St 7:21 pm Traffic Stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 44 in Panora 2-17-16 9:01 pm Stuart Fire/Rescue, Menlo Fire/Rescue, Adair Co Ambulance, Stuart Police, Iowa State Patrol and Adair Co Deputies responded to a car vs. semi accident on I-80 6:37 pm Traffic Stop by Stuart Police on 5th & N Main St 10:25 pm Guthrie County Deputy responded to a noise complaint in Casey Menlo 9:25 pm Traffic stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on 3rd/ Lane in Panora 6:25 pm Traffic stop by Stuart Police at the 92 mile marker 7:15 pm Welfare check by Guthrie Co Deputy in Guthrie Center Public records compiled by the Guthrie Center Times 5:34 pm Traffic Stop by Panora Police in Hometown Foods parking lot 6:06 pm Traffic Stop by Stuart Police on I-80 East Bound 6:19 pm Menlo Ambulance responded to a Medical Call in 8:47 pm Traffic Stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 25 & 325th 9:23 pm Guthrie Co Deputy served civil papers in Guthrie Center 9:38 pm Traffic Stop by Panora Police on Ne 3rd & East Lane 9:47 pm Guthrie Co Deputy served civil papers on Hwy 44 11:00 pm Traffic Stop by Guthrie 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Happe, Omaha, Nebraska Justin Thomas Wagner, Harlan Lisa Dawn Miller, Ankeny (6 to 10 mph over) Steven W. Kesselring, Coon Rapids Shane Michael Sorenson, Pleasantville Lisa Elaine Wiederin, Carroll Galen Lee Krieger, Osceola George Tamerlani, Silver Spring, Maryland Scott Mitchell Petersen, Audubon Gary William Fell, Bayard Heidi Janeen Lawson, Johnston Ronald James Geertsema, Rushmore, Minnesota Jamie Leigh Meyer, Carroll Kimberly Jo Cobb, Panora Morgan Carmene Schoenrock, Hinton Joseph Kermit Koster, Lake City Dennis Lynn Carr, Dexter Kyle Steven Chambers, Underwood Victoria Adele Resseguie, Council Bluffs (11 to 15 MPH Over) Thomas Lee Brooks, Guthrie Center David Russell Cheers, Afton Shawn Patrick Miller, Afton Michael Wayne Burton, Creston Robert John Hassett III, Des Moines Maleika Marie Carter, Des Moines Wanda T. Minor, Omaha, Nebraska Brian Gregory Weis, Creston Christiana J. Orness, Urbandale Artem Tanchenko, Chicago, Illinois (16 to 20 MPH over) Maung Po, Fort Wayne, Indiana No vehicle registration Janet Kay Oberholtz, Guthrie Center Emily Jo Hesse, Dexter Failure to yield William Earl Safris III, Johnston Miscellaneous traffic Richard Randall Riley, Bayard, open container — driver 21 years old and older Clinton James Keifer, Stuart, operation of motor vehicle with expired license Taylor A. Drake, Lincoln, Nebraska, dark window or windshield Joshua Richard Kunce, Yale, careless driving, failure to maintain control, defective tires James Joseph Cates, Linden, open container — passenger 21 years old or older Courtney Marie Boblett, Guthrie Center, registration violation Eric A. Baudler, Menlo, operating non-registered vehicle Emily Neal Sulgrove, Dexter, failure to maintain control CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS Lance Edward Kruse, Scranton, driving while barred, eluding, 2 years prison, $1,421.40 Ashley Reinart, Glidden, driving while licence denied or revoked, $1,460 Stephanie L. Lacey, Perry, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, 30 days suspended jail, 2 years probation, $525.25 Brenda Joyce Thompson Bair, Redfield, violation of probation, 2 days jail Braden Van Heuvelen, Alton, operating while under the influence — 1st offense, 60 days jail with 58 suspended, 1 year probation, $1,797.50 DEFERRED JUDGMENTS Timothy O. Turk, Adair, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, 1 year probation, $415 Clayton Edwin Merryman, Sioux City, possession of controlled substance — marijuana, 1st offense, 1 year probation, $550 1:15 am Traffic Stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 44 2:50 am Traffic Stop by Guthrie Co Deputy on Hwy 25 11:07 am Panora Ambulance responded to a Medical Call in Panora 11:49 am Traffic Stop by Guthrie co Deputy on Hwy 141 12:04 pm Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a loud music complaint in Guthrie Center 4:33 pm Dog at large complaint in Guthrie Center 6:00 pm Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 6:24 pm Stuart Officer helping homeless man at Police Department 7:03 pm Guthrie County Deputy responding to family situation in Guthrie Center 7:24 pm Guthrie County Deputy transferring subject to Guthrie County Hospital 9:08 pm Guthrie County Deputies responded to domestic call in Casey 9:29 pm Traffic Stop by Panora Police on Hwy 44 10:25 pm Bayard Fire Dept responded to alarm going off uptown 10:32 pm Guthrie County Deputies responded back to domestic in Casey again 10:46 pm Guthrie County Deputy transported female to parents’ residence by Adair guthrie county extension notes 2016 Crop Fair Plan on attending the 2016 Crop Fair on Friday, March 11, from 9 am to noon at the Coon Rapids American Legion. Hear from top experts about some of the newest developments in Iowa agriculture, courtesy of Iowa Corn Growers Association, ISU Extension & Outreach in Guthrie, Carroll, Audubon, and Greene Counties, and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank. This FREE Crop Fair is designed to give you direct access to timely information that can help make your operation more profitable. Caring for Fruit Trees With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the care of your fruit trees. Late February to early April is the best time to prune fruit trees. They should be pruned annually before they begin to leaf out in the spring. A dormant oil spray should be ap- Call Paul Today at 641-740-0029 or 641-747-2014 plied in late March or early April to control aphids, spider mites, and scale. Take Control of your Blood Pressure February is Heart Month, a time for us all to think about heart health. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. One in every six Americans have high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure are four times likely to die from a stroke and three times likely to die from heart disease. To prevent this from happening, ask your doctor what your blood pressure should be and check it every few months. If your doctor prescribes blood pressure medicine, take it as directed. If you smoke, quit…and if you don’t smoke, don’t start. Reduce the amount of sodium you eat. Cook more food at home and eat less food from restaurants. Buy fresh vegetables and low sodium soups, sauces, and ready-made dishes. What new healthy habit can you start this week that will make your heart happy and healthy? Call to schedule your appointment at 712-999-2447 or email at [email protected] –Dr. Natalie Lewis– 523 Main St., Coon Rapids 712-999-2447 WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 5A LOCALFOCUS HONORROLL 1st Term Honor Roll Guthrie Center Junior High **Denotes 4.0 GPA this term *Denotes all A’s this term 7th Grade Jenna Andersen Gage Buttler Reese Coffman Charlotte Colling Seth Danker Joseph Davis Alyson Embleton Tent Hambleton Carter Hanson Jorja Hoover* Breanna Kesler Alex kline Gunnar Larsen Lucas Marsh Ali McDermott Isabelle Policky Newell Rogers Cale Rowley* Brennan Sand Rylee Sloss Audrey Stowe** Olivia Van Meter** Kylie Young 8th Grade Kylie Young Kena Baier Kendra Campbell Mackenzie Campbell Sally Jo Geckler Hailey Kintz Olivia Laabs Taylor Lemke** Samuel Madsen* Emily McCann** Keisha Peters Mackenzie Reinhart Reagan Rumelhart Morgan Sheeder* Wendy Soto Jenna Stringer Jessica Stringer* Jacqueline Trujillo-Garcia** Keely Vasey 2nd Term Honor Roll Guthrie Center Junior High **Denotes 4.0 GPA this term *Denotes all A’s this term 7th Grade Jenna Andersen Gage Buttler Reese Coffman* Charlotte Colling* Seth Danker Sophia Danker Joseph Davis Alyson Embleton Tent Hambleton Carter Hanson** Jorja Hoover Breanna Kesler Alex kline Gunnar Larsen Lucas Marsh Ali McDermott* Isabelle Policky* Newell Rogers Cale Rowley** Brennan Sand John Sherwood Rylee Sloss* Audrey Stowe* Olivia Van Meter** Kylie Young 8th Grade Kendra Campbell Mackenzie Campbell Sally Jo Geckler Hailey Kintz Olivia Laabs Taylor Lemke** Samuel Madsen* Emily McCann* Keisha Peters Mackenzie Reinhart Reagan Rumelhart Morgan Sheeder Wendy Soto Jenna Stringer Jessica Stringer* Jacqueline Trujillo-Garcia** Keely Vasey Kennedy Young 1st Term Honor Roll Guthrie Center High School **Denotes 4.0 GPA this term *Denotes all A’s this term 9th Grade Blaine Beeler ** Easton Benson Lauryn Embleton** Ashley Flanery Savana Fuller Flavio Gonzalex Matthew Hanner* Payton Harris* Grant Hoffman Genevieve Hoover Peyton Kopaska Chelsea Larsen* Anna Lauritsen** Angela Martinez Madison McDermott Noah Nelsen** Sierra O’Brien Sara Pauley** Leya Renshaw Gabe Rowley* Malena Rumelhart** Klare Sheley** Samantha Sloss** Katelyn Thompson 10th Grade Savannah Ashby Hailey Bates Madison Berger* Cole Boyer Haeleigh Busse Matthew Carter Mallory Chance Mackenzie Davis Zachary Fees Peyton Froehlich* Samuel Fuller* Jennel Hanson* Alexa Herbert* MaKayla Hoing** Hunter Lynch Morgan Meacham Emily Pavelka Regan Sheeder Madylin Smith Quenton Spack Collin Stowe Emma Swanson Hunter Vasey Caden Wardyn* Compiled by the Guthrie Center Times staff 11th Grade Peyton Busse Rachelle Carter Stormie Case Benjamin Cox Caleb Finnegan** Landon Foster Colby Grove Tyler Hansen* Cora Hoyt Mikayla Jackson** Jacob Joliet Leigan Laughery Jonathon Lauritsen* Dylan Newbury** Staci Penton Jayson Pfaltzgraff Makala Randol Abigail Rouse Rachel Rumelhart** Ross Rumelhart Logan Scheuermann* Kassandra Sheeder Bailey Stringer Cade Suhr** Morgan Vaughan Dale Vogel Hunter-Nashay Yokiel Jocelyn Wood** 12th Grade Anita Alvarez Taylor Bates* Whitney Bates Brock Beeler Lydia Blass Zackary Brokaw Theodore Daggett Jennifer Fuentes Kaitlyn Geckler Lauren Hansen* Taylor Louk* Cinda Jean Melton* Lane Neitz* Andi Pauley** Zoie Shook Jocilyn Smith** Josiah Spencer* Matthew Vannatta Bailey Waddell** Hannah Waddell Mercedes Wolfe 2nd Term Honor Roll Guthrie Center High School **Denotes 4.0 GPA this term *Denotes all A’s this term 9th Grade Blaine Beeler * Easton Benson Alyssa Crawley Lauryn Embleton** Ashley Flanery Savana Fuller Flavio Gonzalex Matthew Hanner Payton Harris* Genevieve Hoover Anna Klingenberg Chelsea Larsen Anna Lauritsen* Angela Martinez Madison McDermott Noah Nelsen** Sierra O’Brien Sara Pauley** Leya Renshaw Gabe Rowley* Malena Rumelhart** Klare Sheley** Samantha Sloss* Katelyn Thompson* 10th Grade Savannah Ashby Hailey Bates** Madison Berger Cole Boyer Seth Brokaw Haeleigh Busse Matthew Carter Mallory Chance Mackenzie Davis Zachary Fees Peyton Froehlich* Samuel Fuller** Jennel Hanson* Alexa Herbert* MaKayla Hoing** Hunter Lynch Morgan Meacham* Emily Pavelka Kelbie See Regan Sheeder Madylin Smith Quenton Spack* Collin Stowe Emma Swanson Abigail Thompson Hunter Vasey Caden Wardyn** 11th Grade Peyton Busse Stormie Case Benjamin Cox Caleb Finnegan** Landon Foster** Colby Grove Tyler Hansen* Mikayla Jackson** Jacob Joliet Leigan Laughery Jonathon Lauritsen Dylan Newbury** Staci Penton Jayson Pfaltzgraff Makala Randol Abigail Rouse Rachel Rumelhart** Ross Rumelhart Logan Scheuermann* Kassandra Sheeder Cade Suhr Morgan Vaughan Claira Wilkerson Jocelyn Wood** 12th Grade Anita Alvarez Taylor Bates* Whitney Bates Brock Beeler Lydia Blass Monica Breslin Theodore Daggett Trevr DeBoer Kaitlyn Geckler Taylor Gruber Lauren Hansen** Mariana Leon Taylor Louk* Cinda Jean Melton** Lane Neitz* Andi Pauley Zoie Shook Jocilyn Smith** Josiah Spencer** Matthew Vannatta Bailey Waddell** Hannah Waddell Trey Wickland Mercedes Wolfe Eastern Star Meeting Gleaners Chapter #109, Order of the Eastern Star, met for their regular meeting on Feb. 18 at 6:30 for dinner prior to the meeting. Eight members were present. Plans were made for the upcoming School of Instruction April 30 at 9:30 a.m. Report forms were distributed and a reminder of next month’s meeting, March 17 at 6:30 with the Chapter Concerns Committee from Grand Chapter. Lunch was prepared and served by Kay Thomas, Kelli Lemke and Kris Arrasmith. Christian Women’s Fellowship The CWF of the First Christian Church met on Wed. Feb. 17 with seven members present. Mary Jo Laughery opened with: “May Love Stick to Your Face Like Vasoline”. Roll call was answered with the word ‘Minister’ in a scripture. Regular business was conducted with motions to allow the bills and give $75 to the Freedom Quilts and $100 to CEF Child Evangelism of Heartland. A report of the Habitat for Humanity Progressive Supper was given along with the schedule of 7 a.m. early morning services the week prior to Easter: Mon. – Presby. : Tue. - Seventh Day Adventist: Wed. – Christian: Thurs. - Methodist : Friday – Lutheran: Sat. – Bowman. Concerns were noted & Secret Place Devotionals were distributed. Lunch was served by Jolene James. Pitch Party Thursday night Pitch Party was held Feb. 18. There were 13 card players. High, Marilyn Washburn; low, Ruth Middleton Traveling II - Rosalie Bradshaw; high, Milo Rees; low, Lillien Gilson Pitch is played Thursday evenings at 5:30 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center. Everyone is welcome. Thursday Cribbage 13 players for Cribbage on Feb. 18 at the Guthrie Activity Center. Millie Kent had a high hand with a 21. Play is Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. GC Association of Churches Guthrie Center Association of Churches met January 18, 2016 at the Christian Church Fellowship Hall with a Pot Luck supper. Those in attendance were Nancy Smith, Janet Oberholtz, Carolyn Griffith, Dorothy and Clifford Lieb, Rev. Dean and Mary Porter, Glenda Bascom, Jolene James and Audrey Stetzel. The meeting opened with prayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Holy Week Services: March 21-March 26: Monday - Presbyterian Church Tuesday - Seventh Day Adventist Church Wednesday - Christian Church Thursday - Methodist Church Friday - Lutheran Church Saturday - Bowman Church United Methodist Church All services start at 7:00 a.m. with light breakfast to follow at 7:30 a.m. Baccalaureate Services will be May 11 with Pastor Jay Amundson delivering the sermon. The Food Pantry had 65 visits in 2015 with 218 people served. $1,325 in gift certificates were issued to individuals. There will be a meeting on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 with the Food Bank of Iowa looking for 10-15 volunteers to helpl when the Food Bank of Iowa comes to Guthrie Center. Election of officers: President Rev. Jay Amundson Vice President - Rev. Denis James Secretary - Audrey Stetzel Treasurer - Carolyn Griffith Dorothy Lieb moved, seconded by Nancy Smith that we give $500 each to Guthrie Center Municipal Utilities and Guthrie County REC to help with utility bill of those in need. Motion carried. Rev. Porter suggested that the money be used for the elderly in need. Next meeting will be April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Methodit Church. Sparks visits Jerry Sparks of Bayard went to Clear Lake and met his daughter Brianna Sparks of Sparta, Wisconsin on Thursday night. They stayed with Brianna’s uncle Jeff Sparks at his farm house in Bayard on Feb. 18. Friday evening, Jerry Sparks and Brianna went with her grandparents Lynn and Dianna Sparks of Guthrie Center to the Bowling Alley for dinner. They visited with Brianna’s friend, Emma, there. Jerry Sparks and Brianna went to Lynn and Dianna Sparks home for a potluck dinner Saturday at noon. Brianna spent time with her friend, Emma, in Panora that afternoon. Sunday afternoon, Jerry, took Brianna to northern Iowa before she left for home in Wisconsin. Guitar & ukulele lessons Beginning Guitar I and II and beginning Ukulelo lessons are available at Of the Earth Studio with Nancita (Nancy) Wernett-Squires. $18 an hour lesson, pay as you go or sign up for six sessions, 515210-7452. art lessons Drawing, clay and oil painting. Choose one area or all 3. $18 for an hour lesson at Of The Earth Studio. Call Nancita (Nancy) WernettSquires at 515-210-7452 to register. TM MAIN STREETUPDATE 2016 Pledge Drive Year 3 of the original pledge drive to support Main Street Guthrie Center is beginning. Letters to donors were mailed last week and we hope to get a 100 percent return this year. Your financial support is critical to the success of the Main Street program in Guthrie Center! Here is a list of some of the goals outlined by the Board and Committees for the coming year: Hold 2nd annual 50115 Fest in downtown – June 24 Coordinate Clean Up Day in downtown in April Add one more downtown planter for beautification Develop and publish Downtown Walking Tours map via MSGC website, Social Media and printed brochures Continue expansion of Social Media presence Provide information on MSGC programs and services via newspaper and radio Extend streetscape to Courthouse and Library Enhance efforts to promote tourism for downtown GC Continue and expand fundraising efforts Continue to build and grow a volunteer database Achieve operational capacity and program expectations for National Main Street Accreditation Establish sound fiscal and management practices to ensure a sustainable Main Street organization well into the future. Apply for Paint Iowa Beautiful grant for selected downtown buildings Implement the Youth on Main Street program Historic preservation education Marketing Technology Update the downtown Building Inventory Offer educational seminars and/or workshops for business owners and leaders Participate in the Open For Business competition sponsored by Main Street Iowa Hold Business After Hours downtown networking events Create a “toolbox” of available business programs, loans and incentives Focus on business retention in downtown Guthrie Center Plan and implement retail promotion events Seek group tour travel to bring to downtown businesses Participate in Main Street Iowa trainings & workshops he B u y a n d S e ll t h E a s y Way w it . t h e C la s s ifie d s 332-2380 Maintain regular communication with donors Participate in Small Business Saturday promotion And this is just a start. Many more exciting things will be happening in downtown Guthrie Center but we need your help and support to continue this great work. If you are interested in donating to Main Street Guthrie Center for the first time, please call 641-332-2674 or visit the website: www.mainstreetgc.com Regan (left) has lived with HIV since 1996. Do you know your status? Ask your doctor for a test. www.stopHIViowa.org IDPH Iowa Department of Public Health page 6A | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 part-tiMe property ManaGer We are looking for a trustworthy Part-Time Property Manager in Bayard area. Duties include showing and renting apartment units. 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Must be flexible and willing to work from 8 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Responsible to assist client with either personal and or home management tasks. Include assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring and other basic health care related task. Home management includes task that include basic housekeeping, shopping and other related housekeeping tasks. • High school diploma or general education degree. one or three • months related experience and or/training. • Valid State of Iowa Driver’s license • Must be 18 year of age or older. • Capable of working responsibly with confidential information • Must be able to work independent. Call us today at 641-747-3972 or visit our website www.guthriecountypublichealth.us. or stop in for an application POSITIONS AVAILABLE > Graphic Designer > Marketing Strategist WE ARE SEEKING: Healthcare Coordinator, RN > Operations Coordinator (Full-Time) If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Universal Workers (Part-Time) Food Service (Full-Time 11am - 7pm) Assist residents with resident services, food service, housekeeping/laundry, maintenance or activities as needed. Employment application can be found on our website www.thelakesidevillage.com or at The Lakeside Village Please apply in person at: The Lakeside Village 2067 Highway 4, Panora, Iowa 50216 Attn: Dee Eckley EOE/AAP Please see BILTD.com for details. accoUntant openinG Management Accountant wanted for growing Construction Company. Responsibilities will include preparing financial statements, business activity reports and projections; monitor financial details to ensure legal requirements are met; supervise employees who assist with financial reporting or budgeting; review financial reports and seek to reduce costs, analyze market trends to maximize profits and expansion opportunities; assist management in making financial decisions. Must possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. To request an application please call 641-746-2229 or email your resume to [email protected] EEO/AA Women and Minorities Encouraged to apply. WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 7A PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GUTHRIE COUNTY Probate No. ESPR0014164 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEE ANN MADISON, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LEE ANN MADISON, Deceased, who died on or about January 8, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 11, 2016, the last will and testament of LEE ANN MADISON, deceased, bearing date of November 14, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that GERALD A. STRICKLAND was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated February 11, 2016. GERALD A. STRICKLAND Executor of estate 3840 N 89th St., P O Box 518, Caseyville, IL 62232 Beverly Wild, ICIS PIN No: AT0008510 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Wild, Baxter & Sand, P.C. Address: 105 South 4th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 Date of second publication: February 24, 2016. Published in the Guthrie Center Times February 17, 24, 2016 Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Regular Session FEBRUARY 9, 2016 The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with the following members present: Jerome Caraher, Tom Rutledge, Everett Grasty, Clifford Carney and Mike Dickson. The meeting began at 9:01AM. Motion Grasty seconded Rutledge to approve the agenda. All ayes. Joe Hanner gave the board GCCB minutes to review. Hanner told the board Dallas Co. is not interested in raising bike trail fees and there would be no more free weekends. Rutledge suggested taking sealed bids using a Craig’s List listing or an April Laughery auction for the sale of the three point broom. Hanner told the board that there is still one FEMA worksheet to be signed. Hanner told the board it was imperative that he get a budget amendment in late April or early May. Dickson asked that Hanner keep the board up to date on it. The board discussed the additional health insurance options that were changes to the drug card. Dickson said the changes in the drug card were not making a huge difference in the premiums. Rutledge asked Marty Arganbright what he thought. Arganbright said he thought we had good insurance and asked Ron Allen what he thought. Allen said an increase in premiums would cause a loss of money on the raise, they go hand in hand and he would see how it was going to go. Arganbright asked Jerri Christman her opinion who said the consultant is recommending the change in the Wellmark plan and though it puts more risk on the County it is being addressed in the selffunding balance. Christman said she would change to the recommended Wellmark plan. Rutledge said he liked alternative one Grasty agreed. Dickson said by changing the Wellmark plan it absorbs some of the 12% increase putting the County at more risk but he feels the County can handle it. Motion Rutledge seconded Grasty to go with alternative one changing the Wellmark plan. All ayes. Jotham Arber gave the board public health employee policies to review saying the first 27 pages were the same as those for courthouse employees except for the work week on page 8. The board is to review the document and Arber said he would go over them with it in a couple weeks. Dickson asked Arber to bring the cost analysis on public health’s car next time he was down. Minutes for 02/02/16 and 02/04/16 and mental health advocate expense were reviewed and approved. The board reviewed budgets saying the following departments were okay as presented – auditor, EMA, veteran affairs, general relief, E911, public health, treasurer, conservation with a change in salaries to what is approved by the board, recorder with the part-time person staying at 25 hours per week, transfer station with the addition of scales and the Sheriff’s office with the removal of the car lease expense. The board discussed secondary roads. Josh Sebern will bring more information and review it with the board on Thursday. Sebern was asked to submit his capital projects budget. Sebern said he would discuss it with the board Thursday too. Jerry Caraher said he received a call regarding the appointments to the eminent domain commission. The board will review the appointments and make any appropriate changes. Motion Carney seconded Rutledge to adjourn at 11:55AM. All ayes. Carney. Motion Grasty seconded Carney to approve a 1.0% salary increase for FY16-17. Ayes-Grasty and Carney. Nays-Caraher and Dickson. Claims in the amount of $111,289.42 were reviewed and approved. Josh Sebern said he moved the cold storage building to another line item in his budget and that he was even in expenses and revenues. There was discussion on what should be included in Sebern’s capital budget. It was decided to include the road and three bridges, the Larson, Rose Acres and Beaver 33, approximately 6.5 million. Sebern also gave the board a survey previously requested by Decatur County in 2014 on brine. Sebern also told that board the County’s sand salt ratio is three to one instead of two to one. Sebern also told the board if brine is run 24/7 then it is fine if you don’t then it freezes up and you have trouble. Diane Jackson spoke to the board about a possible 28E agreement between Greene/ Guthrie/Audubon in which 5% of her wages would be paid by the three County’s out of the general fund so that the person in her position could continue to do work such as HIPAA and verifying claims for those receiving mental health services are correct which would be work outside the region. Jackson also spoke about a Memo of Understanding. The FY1617 budget will have to be amended if the 28E agreement is approved. Ron Allen and Brandon Thompson explained to the board what they plan to do with the handicap parking at the courthouse. The current ramp has been grandfathered in but if there is new construction then it would have to meet current ADA requirements. Motion Caraher seconded Grasty to adjourn at 11:30AM. All ayes. Mike Dickson Chair Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Mike Dickson Chair Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Attest: Jerri Christman Guthrie County Auditor Attest: Jerri Christman Guthrie County Auditor Published in the Guthrie Center Times February 24, 2016 Published in the Guthrie Center Times February 24, 2016 Guthrie County Board of Supervisors Regular Session FEBRUARY 11, 2016 The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with the following members present: Jerome Caraher, Everett Grasty, Clifford Carney and Mike Dickson. The meeting began at 9:01AM. Motion Grasty seconded Caraher to approve the agenda. All ayes. Dickson read an email from Tom Rutledge stating that he was at a state supervisors meeting and if the board came to an agreement on wages he was okay with that if not it will have to be figured out at Tuesday’s meeting. Dickson said that the compensation board had recommended a 5.0% increase. Marty Arganbright reminded the board that some do not take insurance in his office so it affects them more if there is no cost of living increase. Arganbright also told the board dispatchers are 24/7 and that he can’t get them off the street. Ron Allen said the salary increase should not be based on the insurance increase. Grasty said that we should look at insurance differently some places only pay single and that we may need to look at how it is structured. Darcia Robson said there was a difference in benefit between single and family coverage. Grasty said he would like it to be more equitable. Carney said the school provides single coverage for employees and then employees pay the difference for family coverage. Arganbright asked what other Counties do. Carney said as of right now this is where we are at and most in the room take family. Grasty said it was discriminatory towards those that don’t take it or have single. Carney said insurance was a tax free benefit to the employee. Grasty said it was too late to look at insurance this year. Motion Caraher seconded Dickson to have no increase in salaries for the FY16-17. Ayes-Caraher and Dickson. Nays-Grasty and THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GUTHRIE COUNTY To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Carolyn A. Andersen, Deceased, who died on or about March 13, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 21st day of January, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 19th day of February, 2016. /s/ Michel W. Nelson Iowa Savings Bank Administrator of the Estate 510 West US Highway 30 Carroll, IA 51401 Gregory J. Siemann, ICIS PIN No: AT0007314 Attorney for the Administrator Green, Siemann & Greteman, P.L.C. Address: 801 N Adams Street, Carroll, IA 51401 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE Form 631.1 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Guthrie Center City of , Iowa The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on 3/14/2016 102 N 1st St 6 pm at The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 15.52977 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00248 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. 641-332-2190 Laura M. Imerman phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME Budget FY 2017 (a) Re-est. FY 2016 (b) Actual FY 2015 (c) Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 542,763 0 542,763 0 10,350 143,843 2,575 36,710 718,190 1,792,460 0 1,000 0 42,500 3,290,391 549,576 0 549,576 0 0 142,524 4,315 51,820 789,770 2,058,902 0 1,915 0 455,030 4,053,852 628,961 0 628,961 927 13,026 160,060 3,865 62,365 753,627 1,788,735 0 606,903 27,501 183,352 4,229,322 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 285,870 313,080 0 206,270 44,690 271,880 175,250 20,000 1,317,040 2,362,010 3,679,050 437,655 303,145 0 204,185 131,150 393,120 152,270 0 1,621,525 2,695,940 4,317,465 455,483 144,748 0 230,128 101,249 150,835 148,890 771,079 2,002,412 1,711,000 3,713,412 Transfers Out 27 42,500 455,030 183,352 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 3,721,550 4,772,495 3,896,764 Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 -431,159 -718,643 332,558 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 5,382,217 6,100,860 5,768,302 Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 4,951,058 5,382,217 6,100,860 Published in the Guthrie Center Times, February 24, 2016 Date of second publication: 2 day of March, 2016 Published in the Guthrie Center Times February 24, 2016 Position Vacancies 641-332-2380 How You Can Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes if Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (PRN) Hurt at Work CNA (FT) Each year thousands of Iowans are hurt at work, but many fail to learn the Injured Workers Bill of Rights which includes: 1. 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Vogel, a retired Panora cosmetologist who lives on Burchfield Cove, is responsible for planning and conducting daily activities and special events, and creating a monthly activities calendar for residents. There currently are 12 universal workers who provide direct support to residents, and four culinary workers. “Half of these are long-time employees and half are new,” Eckley says. “This has provided a great blend to our staffing needs.” Eckley says she’s always looking for more “great people. We offer full benefits such as health insurance, vision, dental and 401 K. But the best benefit is the reward of working with the residents and making a difference in their days and lives. We become one big family,” she says. Along with the increase in personnel has come an increase in activities and events. “Many of our activities and events now are free and open to the public,” Holloway says. “The number of educational opportunities, meetings and participation in the community has increased immensely.” One of the first new activities implemented when Senior Housing took over was the Live 2B Healthy program, an on-site fitness training program tailored just for seniors. Classes are taught by certified instructors and designed for both fun and fitness. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and last about 45 minutes. The classes are free and open to the public, as well as to Lakeside Village residents. Another new program just for those in the memory care program is Music Speaks. A board certified music therapist visits Lakeside Village twice a month, and uses songs and musical instruments to help increase social interaction and communication. A new community connection has been made with a reading group at the Panorama Elementary School. A Lakeside craft project resulted in tissue flower decorations for the school’s book fair. Monthly Bingo parties got underway in January that are free and open to the public. Popcorn and beverages are provided and prizes awarded. Future dates are March 16, April 20 and May 18, all beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting one hour. An Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caretaker Support Group was having an impact on the taxation process, and that won’t be part of (the new job). There are similar parts of the job but also lot of differences.” Pearson spent the first 20 years of his career in construction, and the last seven in government work — five in Guthrie County. He’s excited about the new job. But he’ll miss his current job, he said, especially the people he works with. “We have a great team here,” he said. “I think it’s ready for another person to come in and hit the ground running.” The assessor’s office has begun using new technology during the past few years and has good relationships with the cities in Guthrie County, banks and appraisers, as well as residents, Pearson said. “Taxes, honestly, are never fun,” he said. “They’re a necessary part of the society we live in, but nobody wants to be the face of taxation — I’m not going to miss that part of it.” Despite that challenge, Pearson said, Guthrie County has been good to his office. “I just want to say thank you to the people of Guthrie County,” Pearson said. “What we do in our businesses is naturally controversial; it’s not your favorite thing when the assessor comes knocking on your door, but as a whole, Guthrie County has been receptive to that. A county Conference Board, comprising the county’s supervisors, the mayors of each city in the county and school board members from throughout the county, makes decisions pertaining to the assessor’s office and will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the courthouse meeting room. The meeting, already planned to serve as a public hearing for the assessor’s office’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, will also allow the board to discuss finding a new assessor. Iowa law requires that group of three people — called an examining board and appointed by the conference board — interview and help select a new assessor. The individual must be on a list of candidates who have passed the State of Iowa assessor exam, a free test that is offered twice a year. Those who are eligible apply for and interview for the job as usual, with the examining board handling the interviews and making a recommendation to the conference board. The selected candidate will be appointed to fill the rest of Pearson’s current six-year term, which started in January of this year, before having to apply for reappointment in 2021. No one else in the Guthrie County assessor’s office has taken the assessor exam. However, former deputy assessor Nikki Carrick was recently named the office’s chief deputy and is able to serve as the acting assessor until a new one is hired, Pearson said. The office also includes appraiser Jessi Lawrence. Pearson said he appreciates the opportunity to work as the assessor for the last five years. “I think (the office) is a better place than was when it was when I started,” he said. “And that was my goal coming in.” FROM Page 2A FROM Page 1A SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES Santa Claus made an appearance at the Lakeside Village Holiday open house in December. Here he visits with three Lakeside residents in the building’s front lobby, left to right, Rosie Hunter, Darlyne Jorgensen and Neva Clark. started in January, with monthly meetings. Those who are caring for or assisting in caring for a person affected by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, plus family members and friends, are encouraged to participate in this free support group. The next meeting will be March 16 at 6 p.m. An Alzheimer’s Awareness movie series was presented the first three Thursdays in February. These movies were leadins to an open house planned in the Lakeside Village memory care program March 3 at 2 p.m. Those attending will be able to tour some of the 20 apartments in the memory wing, experience life enrichment and sensitivity activities, and at 3 p.m. learn about warning signs from a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association. On March 15, Lakeside Village is hosting a community blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments to donate blood can be made by calling LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903, or at www.donorsaves.org. Residents have the chance to take trips in the Lakeside bus for shopping, lunch, musical events, the Panora library and other locations. In late January, a trip to Saylorville Lake was a chance to see bald eagles and pelicans. Church services, Bible studies, daily chair exercise options, and men’s and women’s coffees are offered. Craft activities, Sunday afternoon movies, musical entertainment, outside speakers and birthday parties fill the monthly calendar. Pontoon rides on Lake Panorama will be offered this summer. Marcia Harris has been living at Lakeside Village nearly five years. “I really appreciate the monthly tenant meetings to which all tenants and family members are invited,” she says. “This gives us an avenue to voice complaints and give input into planned activities. They have been doing their very best to make these things happen.” Lora Koch’s mother, Betty Lippincott, has been living at Lakeside Village for more than a year. “When Mom needed more help and wanted to live closer to us, the first place we looked was Lakeside Village. The recent change in management has only improved all they have to offer,” Koch says. “Mom es- A Fantastic shopping event. IOWA’S LARGEST Over ARTS & Crafts SHOW 3 Exhib00 itors February 26-28 6(37 VARIED INDUSTRIES BLDG. ,2:$67$7()$,5*5281'6 DES MOINES, IOWA Fri. 5-9; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4 FREE PARKING ADM. 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Check Out What’s New In The Vault! 322 State Street, Guthrie Center 641-332-CUTS (2887) Like us on Facebook Open Monday-Saturday WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | page 9A LIONS CLUB PRESENTS AWARDS ENTERTAINMENT Deadline approaching for 2016 grant applications Guthrie Center Times staff SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES Lindsey Juarez and Tom Waselchuk will perform the best love songs of country’s classic artists during a “Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks” performance at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield on March 6. Classic country comes to Warren Center March 6 The music and lives of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline will take center stage at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield when “Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks” performs Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. This new revue by a sixmember band from Wisconsin presents the best loved songs of these classic artists along with stories of their colorful lives and careers. It’s impossible to crown any one performer as country music’s biggest star, but these four would all be near the top of any list. Each broke barriers and changed country music and popular culture forever. “The music was as familiar as an old friend, but the singing and style were fresh, exciting and before the first song had ended, the audience was captivated,” said one reviewer. Tickets are on sale now at Ed & Eva’s in Greenfield, call 641743-2566, or online at warrenculturalcenter.com. All seats are $25 for this Premier Series show, presented in the WCC’s Norman Lear Theater. This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation. The “Sweet Dreams” show caps a weekend of cultural variety at the WCC. On Friday, March 4, 7 pm, the University of Iowa Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform. Admission is by donation ($10 per adult suggested). On Saturday, five awardwinning artists will conduct a workshop and talk. Winners of the 2015 Iowa Arts Council Artist Fellowships will be at the WCC to talk about their creative work. A free “Zine” making workshop (simple comic-book like art and writing) will start at 2 pm, led by Rachel Buse and Rob Stephens. At 4 pm all the artists will talk about their work, followed by a reception; others are Matt Drissell, Larassa Kabel, and Lisa Schlesinger. The music and lives of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline comes to life when “Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks” takes the stage at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield – Saturday, March 6 at 7 pm. Enjoy all those classic country hits and stories of the colorful lives and careers of the stars who sang them in this hit-filled revue. Tickets are on sale now at Ed & Eva’s in Greenfield, call 641-743-2566, or online at warrenculturalcenter.com. That’s Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks, March 6. The music and lives of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline comes to life when “Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks” takes the stage at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. WEATHER FROM Page 1A “The roads definitely softened up,” he said. “But the continued dryness has helped a lot, and the wind and sun helped a lot; we were able to get out and do our regular maintenance.” The warm weather was worth it personally, even if it caused more work on the roads, he noted. “We have a lot of experience on the road crew, and it’s not our first rodeo,” he said. Road graders were out to reshape roads that had been frozen, and employees were hauling rock to cover up softer spots. They addressed the muddiest areas first. “There’s usually a thaw in the winter, but not to this extent, and it was a little early,” Sebern said. “We had to switch gears. SPECIAL TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES TOP: Lion Doug Twigg was awarded his 15 year service chevron at a recent Guthrie Center Lions Club meeting. ABOVE LEFT: Lion Barry Monaghan was recently awarded at the Guthrie Center Lion’s Club meeting with a 35 year service chevron. Presenting the award is District Governor Mary Porter. ABOVE RIGHT: Lion Roger Underwood was presented a 45-year service chevron by District Governor Mary Porter. HOSPITAL FROM Page 1A Brock said. “It helps the patients be independent and still get to their doctor’s visits.” Brock estimated that more than 100 people use the service in a year, with some using it as often as several times a week. The van goes out each day, she said. “(Patients) think it’s a marvelous service,” Brock said. “I’ve had countless patients that use it and say they don’t know what they’d do without it. They’re thankful for it.” “Permanent drivers” have a set day they drive each week; there are three right now, after several people left the program recently because of work responsibilities or moves. Several backup drivers fill in when possible. Permanent volunteers receive a free lunch at the hospital’s Sneakers Cafe on the days they work, as well as a membership with the hospital’s fitness center if they want to work out in between rides. “Everyone seems to really appreciate the feature and program,” said Megan Vaughan, who does outreach and marketing for the hospital. “The volunteers get a lot out of it. It’s all volunteer, but we definitely need people to volunteer.” Brock is looking for permanent drivers for Monday and Thurs- It was the normal springtime activity — it just came early.” That included pulling snow plow equipment off of trucks so that they could haul rock — even though the plows might still need to be used again this winter. “If we get a cold spell, it freezes again or there’s a big wet snow, we might have to go through it all again,” he said. “It’s spring-winter in Iowa, I guess.” Keep Your Cars and Trucks Free From The Winters Salt and Brine! Drive into our Fully Automatic stalls that offer a variety of washing options from $6.00 to $9.00 ALL SEASONS CAR WASH Check us out on Hwy 44 West, Panora! 601 W. Main, Panora Remember our Value Cards are always available at our change dispensing machine. Always Open 7 days a week 24 Hours for your convenience. day, but if people are interested and can’t work those days, she still would like to speak with them, she said. The program is open to anyone wanting to volunteer who is in satisfactory health and has a good driving record. “It’s a good way for people to get involved in the community and to meet people,” Brock said. “It’s a way for people to get out and lets them provide a service while they’re staying busy.” Those interested in volunteering as drivers can contact Brock for more information or an application. Don Walters, who lives in Guthrie Center, drives on Wednesdays and has been involved with the program since 2012. He started after his wife died. “I wanted to get out,” he said. “I like to get out and drive around anyway, and I wanted to get out and do something.” Walters said he enjoys the chance to spend time with people and to feel that he’s helping them. “I just enjoy talking to them and doing something for somebody else,” Walters said. “It’s just a good program; everyone appreciates it so much, and it’s the only way some people have to To schedule a ride or volunteer The Guthrie County Community Foundation encourages Guthrie county non-profit organizations to meet the upcoming 2016 grant applications. Organizations must be a 501(c)3 or have the same tax exempt qualifying status. They must be located within Guthrie County or provide services to residents of Guthrie County. Applications must be submitted, via email as one (1) pdf file, no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016. Late applications will not be considered. The Guthrie County Community Foundation has $95,784.71 of funds available for the current grant cycle. Applications and instructions are available on the city of Guthrie Center’s website at www.guthriecenter.com. Click on the GCCF tab on the left side of the page to access the instructions and the application. They are also available on the city of Panora’s website at www. cityofpanora.com. Click on Iowa Community Foundations on the left-hand side of the home page. Or you may to go http:// www.iowacommunityfoundations.org/guthrie-countycommunity-foundation.aspx. Click on Grant Information in the white box on the left hand side to access the instructions and application. Applications must be emailed to [email protected] with all of the required documentation attached as (1) pdf file. You may also submit any questions your organization may have regarding the application process to the same email address. Contact Lonna Brock at the Guthrie County Hospital at 641-332-3810. get to where they want to go.” Sparks, the Tuesday driver, has been driving with the program for about eight years. “I thought it was something I could do to pay back somebody else, and hopefully if the day comes that I need somebody, they’ll be there,” he said. Some days when he’s taking patients to clinics throughout the county, he’ll drive more than 200 miles — Sparks described himself as very social, and the long drives are a nice time to chat, he said. “But even on short rides, you’d be surprised what you can cover in a mile or two,” he said. Sparks said he’ll continue with the program as long as he can. “It’s rewarding when somebody tells you thank you for doing it,” Sparks said. “Somebody gets some good out of it. “You don’t get paid in cash, but sometimes there are better rewards than cash.” DE ADLINES ADVERTISING Noon Monday NEWS Noon Tuesday QUESTIONS? Contact: Ashley [email protected] or Stephanie [email protected] All legal notices must be sent to: [email protected] page 10A | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 ABOVE: Audience members crowd a barrier during Lee Brice’s performance at the final night of last year’s Guthrie River Ruckus. right: The Josh Abbott Band performs during the Guthrie River Ruckus in 2015. RUCKUS FROM Page 1A Tickets are being sold for the two main nights, although those attending the concert near the campgrounds Tues- day must have a Friday or Saturday ticket. Tickets cost $50 for a single night and $75 for two nights for general admission, $85 for two nights for admission to the seated area and $165 for two nights for VIP tickets. Electric campsites are sold out, and dry camping costs $65. Ticket information is available at guthriesriverruckus. com. Those with questions can contact organizers through the event’s Facebook page, “Guthrie’s River Ruckus.” Memorial Weekend Campsites soon available for reservations Spring urban trout stocking Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau. Most parks will have nonelectric sites available for the Memorial Day weekend. Not every campsite is available on the reservation system for advanced reservations. Parks maintain between 25 and 50 percent of the electric and nonelectric sites as nonreservation sites, available for walk-in camping. Information on Iowa’s state parks is available online at w w w.iowadnr.gov including the link to the reservation website. Campers may log on directly to http://io- Iowa DNR The three month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival on Memorial Day weekend opens Saturday, Feb. 27. More than a few campers will plan their arrival for the weekend before Memorial Day and stay through the holiday, which means their window will open Saturday, Feb. 20. “Campers can make reservations for sites three months ahead of their first night stay, and we have a flurry of reservations from campers who begin their stay prior to the Memorial Day weekend,” said wastateparks.reserveamerica.com; enter their preferred amenities and requirements, dates and/or parks to see what sites are available and make a reservation, or they can call 1-877-427-2757, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday to place their reservation. Campers are encouraged to note closures when making reservations. Some campgrounds may be closed Memorial Day. Currently, Springbrook State Park campground is closed through June 9 for road and bridge repair. 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Closure information is current on the DNR website and reservation system. Closure information can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/Places-toGo/State-Parks-Rec-Areas/ Closure-Information and on individual park webpages. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release trout in 10 locations in areas that would not support them during warmer months. Bringing trout to cities and towns offers a “close to home” way for Iowans who might not normally travel to northeast Iowa to discover trout fishing. The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. A family friendly event is often paired with the stocking to help anglers have success and fun while fishing. “We do these events to create excitement about fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau. “The fish are here, easy to catch and good to eat. For someone who has not tried it before, grab your neighbors, friends and kids and get out there. It’s time well spent.” Once you have purchased your trout fee, it can be used all year long to fish any of the urban lakes and trout streams in Northeast Iowa. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can purchase a trout fee which will allow them to catch their own limit. 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Cannot have subscribed in the last 60 days. page 12A | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 AP releases new boys basketball rankings sports Guthrie Center Times | Wednesday | 02.24.16 PAGE 2B Districts Juergensen brothers too much for Tigers Paton-Churdan 59, Guthrie Center 38 | Tigers close first year under Mohling at 7-15 By MATTHEW REZAB Guthrie Center Times staff manning The Guthrie Center basketball team knew to expect heavy doses of zone defense and Noah Juergensen in its district clash with Paton-Churdan. It just couldn’t do anything to stop it. The Tigers season ended with a 59-38 defeat at the hands of Paton-Churdan in the Class 1-A District 14 quarterfinals Thursday night in Manning. Juergensen, a senior allconference selection, and his brother Chase pushed PatonCurdan to an 11-3 lead after the first quarter and the Rockets never looked back. The duo combined for 32 total points, 18 from Chase. The Rockets got 15 points from Joe Tower. Paton-Churdan’s packed in zone defense bothered the Tigers all night. “That was what we scouted them to do,” Guthrie Center head coach Jake Mohling said. “We tried to prepare for it, but they ran it well, especially when they went to the box and 1.” Mohling said Noah Juergensen was a big factor his team couldn’t find an answer for. “He’s a very good player. We knew that coming in,” he said. Senior Sam Courtney and sophomore Quenton Spack led the way for the Tigers with 10 points apiece. “As a team we just came out flat,” Mohling said. “They played extremely well and deserved to win that game. They played tough, made shots and they went 16 for 18 from the free throw line. They just outplayed us in every aspect of the game.” The Tigers finished 32 percent from the field on 14 of 44 shooting, including 5 of 18 from the three-point line. Guthrie Center made 5 of 8 foul line shots. Senior TJ Wickland added seven points and seven rebounds for the Tigers. Noah Nelsen chipped in five points, Cadeyn Wardyn four and Collin Stowe two. Paton-Churdan shot 19 of 36 (53 percent) from the floor, including 5 of 12 three-pointers. The Rockets made 16 of 18 free throw attempts. The Rockets (16-5) advanced to face Exira/EHK Tuesday night in Manning at 6:30 p.m. The Spartans defeated Coon Rapids-Bayard 46-33 Thursday evening. Guthrie Center ended its season at 7-15. The squad will return three 2015-2016 starters next season, all of whom are sophomores this year. Mohling said he’s looking forward to building on the squad’s improvement this season going into next year. “When you lose your seniors from the year before and that team only had one win, and you come in and you have two senior starters and the rest are sophomores and freshmen and you come out and win seven games in a Matt Rezab | guthrie center times 2-A conference, that showed Guthrie Center’s Cadeyn Wardyn (14) and Collin Stowe (54) a lot of growth to me,” Mohgo after a rebound in a district game against Paton-Churdan played in Manning on Feb. 18. The Tigers lost 59-38. TIGERS, Page 2B regionals regionals Scheuermann places Adair-Casey knocked out sixth for Tigers of tourney by CAM Guthrie Center Times staff Des Moines The 2016 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament wrapped up action on the mat Saturday night inside Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. Of the three Guthrie Center high school athletes that qualified, one made it through the third day of competition and was recognized Saturday night during the state finals for securing a spot on the top-eight podium. Junior Logan Scheuerman was the lone place-winner for the Tigers, earning a sixth place medal in his first trip to the state mat at 138 pounds. “He definitely didn’t have an easy road to attain that state medal,” Tiger head coach Shawn Danker said. “He lost his first match, which was a really strange situation with more blood and break time than wrestling which took us out of our match. We are in superior condition and couldn’t use that to our advantage. Plus some situational instances that we didn’t get some points due to blood.” Danker said it was a tough first-time state meet match for Scheuermann, who went on to win some nice matches inside Wells Fargo Arena. “We came out the back side of the bracket winning some major battles by beating the fourth and fifth ranked kids enroute to his 6th place medal,” Danker said. At 220 pounds, junior Cade Suhr had a tough draw for his first trip to the state mat with the No. 2 guy in his bracket and eventual state champion. “Cade’s second match was a 3-2 loss to a really good and much larger guy,” Danker said. “Having an opportunity to get these great experiences and getting on that mat in Wells Fargo Arena and mixing it up with the best wrestlers in the state was a STATE, Page 3B CAM Anita Adair Casey 51 50 Guthrie Center Times staff Freshman Paige McAfee made the game-winning free throw with 7.1 seconds remaining in the game and CAM Anita upset Class 1-A No. 11 ranked AdairCasey 51-50 in a girls regional quarterfinal on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Adair-Casey had previously beaten the Cougars (12-11) by scores of 61-25 and 63-39. The Bombers finished a shining year with an 18-4 record. They say goodbye to six seniors, who made a trip to the state tournament as sophomores and reached the regional final as juniors. Adair-Casey will join Guthrie Center next season as the schools begin a whole-gradesharing agreement on July 1. Adair-Casey sophomore Madie Sorensen poured in 28 points on 12-of-16 shooting to lead the Bombers Tuesday. She pulled down a team-best six rebounds, while dishing five assists and snagging three steals. Senior Zoey Dinkla added 19 points and five rebounds for the Bombers. Adair-Casey shot 19 of 44 (43 percent) from the field,including 5 of 11 from the three-point line. They made 7 of 11 foul line shots. The Bombers trailed 28-26 at the half, but outscored CAM 12-8 in the third period. Junior Felicity Jackson led the way for CAM with 19 points, while McAfee and Madison Gettler each added 10 for the Cougars. CAM finished 18 of 42 (43 percent) from the floor, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Cougars made 11 of 18 free throws. CAM was stopped short of a regional final on Friday, Feb. 19 when they fell 49-42 to Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr advanced to the girls state tournament in Des Moines with a 56-51 win over Grand View Christian on Monday, Feb. 22. regionals Newell-Fonda finds win through the spokes of Audubon By MARK SCHAFER jeff storjohann | daily times herald Logan Scheuermann (right) from Guthrie Center tries to escape Austin Hellman from Don Bosco-Gilbertville in a 138-pound first-round match. Scheuermann lost 6-5 but rallied in the consolation bracket with a 4-2 win over Pedro Rodriguez from Sibley-Ocheyedan. Guthrie Center Times staff ida grove Going into Monday night’s game Audubon head coach Darran Miller knew his Wheeler girls basketball team would have to do two things if they wanted to advance into the state tournament. The first was to break down the Newell-Fonda full-court press AUDUBON, Page 2B Sports Section Sponsored by: BUTTLER AGRONOMY 2221 215th Rd., Guthrie Center Keith & Jen Buttler 641-332-2219 • 641-757-1117 (cell) • Seed • Fertilizer • Chemicals • Custom Application • Seed Treatment • Hubbard-Purina/Golden Sun • Bulk Feed Delivery page 2B | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 AUDUBON FROM Page 1B and the second was to disrupt the Newell-Fonda offense. Audubon was able to get their offense going, but Newell-Fonda had more speed to gain the 65-47 victory in the Class 1-A Region 8 finals at Ida Grove. “Coming into the game I was really nervous for how we’d be able to handle the press, but I thought we did a great job of handling the pressure,” Miller said. “We had a few turnovers from the press, but overall I was pleased on how we attacked the press.” While some teams during the postseason have completely been shut down by Newell-Fonda’s turnover hungry defense, the Wheelers showed no fear in the face of the constant pressure. Throughout the game Audubon’s attack on offense was as simple as it was effective. They’d simply wait until one of their teammates ran down the floor past the Newell-Fonda defense and feed her the ball. “Like my motto this year has been, keep it simple and play hard,” said Miller. Although it may seem like a basic strategy, it worked well throughout the first quarter. And while NewellFonda was able to generate a touch more offense, Audu- bon kept the score within striking distance, closing within three points before the end of the quarter, but the Mustangs extended their lead 17-12 after one quarter. “In the end what this game came down to was (Erin) Gerke who we couldn’t stop tonight,” Miller said. “She was able to get good penetration all night, at the end of the day I thought we did a good job on her, but she handled our defense well and we just couldn’t handle her penetration.” Although the Wheelers had kept the game close throughout the first quarter, Newell-Fonda found a break in the Audubon defense that allowed them to build their lead. From the second quarter on, Newell-Fonda would take the ball at the top of the key, fake one way, and then sneak through the other side inside for a layup or a foul, most of the attack being led by the junior Gerke, who scored eight straight points during a two-minute stretch. Audubon tried to adjust to the pressure by extending their zone defense to span the width of the floor, only to force the Mustangs into a track meet in which the Wheelers struggled to keep pace with. A 21-point quarter by Newell-Fonda allowed them to hold a 38-23 lead at halftime. Audubon emerged from half with a new mindset as they fired off three-point attempt after three-point attempt, but many toyed with the Audubon fans by dipping inside the rim before bouncing out. On the defensive side, the Wheelers shored up their defense with an extra player in the post. The extra inside defender helped the Wheelers stop Newell-Fonda’s attack, but it also came at a cost, as three quick fouls were called on the Wheelers. With key defenders bordering on the brink of foul trouble, Audubon backed off their aggressive defense, as Newell-Fonda carried a 51-34 lead into the fourth quarter. Defensive rebounds ruled the final eight minutes of the game as both teams lost their shooting touch, as evidenced by Audubon’s freethrow shots that seemingly leaped away from the rim. The Wheelers tried to close the gap late in the game, but Newell-Fonda held on to the ball, draining the clock and ultimately the season for Audubon. “We are going to lose our leading scorer in Emily Haubrich who has been great for us all season,” Miller said. “All four of the seniors were good models who came and worked hard every night. I’m just happy with the way we played all around this season.” Audubon finished the year with a 16-8 record. boys basketball AP releases latest boys poll Guthrie Center Times staff The Associated Press released its eighth boys basketball poll of the season for all four classes on Monday. The following are the full rankings: Class 4A 1. Pleasant Valley (13) 170 155 2. Iowa City West 14-3 133 3. Des Moines Hoover (1) 16-1 124 4. Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines (2) 16-2 118 5. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 14-1 70 6. Ankeny 15-3 77 7. Valley, West Des Moines 15-2 73 8. Ames 13-442 9. Cedar Falls 12-4 36 10. Ankeny Centennial 11-5 12 Others receiving votes: Waukee 8. Des Moines, North 7. Linn-Mar, Marion 6. Sioux City, East 4. Davenport, Central 3. Paton-Churdan’s Noah Juergensen lays the ball in the basket against Collin Stowe (50) and T.J. Wickland of Guthrie Center during playoff action Thursday night. Class 3A 1. Pella (14) 16-1 158 2. Wahlert, Dubuque (2) 13-4 142 3. Harlan 15-2 130 4. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 13-4 95 5. Spirit Lake 16-3 94 6. MOC-Floyd Valley 16-3 73 7. Chariton 18-1 53 8. Glenwood 13-4 52 9. Waverly-Shell Rock 14-5 40 10. Atlantic 13-4 14 Others receiving votes: Webster City 12. Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 7. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 5. Benton Community 4. Mount Vernon 1. Class 2A 1. Western Christian, Hull (15) 18-1 159 2. Dike-New Hartford (1) 20-0 143 3 . C a s c a d e, We s t e r n Dubuque 17-1 127 4. Treynor 16-1 98 5. Northeast, Goose Lake 18-2 88 6. Anamosa 13-5 76 7. Des Moines Christian 16-3 43 8. Camanche 16-3 36 9. Earlham 15-3 21 10. Pocahontas Area 16-3 20 Others receiving votes: Monticello 18. Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura 16. Kuemper Catholic 15. Aplington-Parkersburg 7. Ridge View 6. Osage 3. Sioux Center 3. Southeast ValleyGowrie 1. MATTHEW REZAB | DAILY TIMES HERALD6 Guthrie Center’s T.J. Wickland (20) dribbles the ball to the basket against Paton-Churdan’s Charlie Minnehan (34) Thursday night during district play in Manning. The Rockets downed Guthrie Center 59-38 to advance to the district semifinals. Class 1A 1. West Fork, Sheffield (14) 19-0 158 2. Boyden-Hull 17-2 121 3. Danville (2) 19-1 119 4. Colo-Nesco 18-1 93 5. West Hancock, Britt 18-2 92 6. Jesup 17-284 7. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 17-2 62 8. IKM-Manning 17-2 55 9. Grand View Christian 19-0 35 10. Montezuma 18-128 Others receiving votes: Montezuma 9. North Linn, Troy Mills 7. South O’Brien, Paullina 6. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 4. Lenox 3. St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2. Graettinger-Terril/ Ruthven-Ayrshire 1. Central Lyon 1. Lynn Spies| special to times Audubon defenders Sydney Obermeier (behind, left), Taylor Nielsen (10) and Emily Haubrich (34) put up a wall against Westwood’s Mykenzie Whitney in Friday’s regional game played in Sloan on Friday. The Wheelers won 36-35. Biggest sales event ever! 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STATE FROM Page 1B Guthrie Center head coach Shawn Danker gives encouragement to junior Cade Suhr during his 220-pound match at the state tournament. Guthrie Center 220-pound wrestler Cade Suhr looks for a takedown in a first-round match with Colton Hansen from Newman Catholic on Feb. 18. Suhr lost the match by a pin and was eliminated from the tournament following a 3-2 loss to Darlyn Marquez from West Sioux. great accomplishment (for Cade) after sitting out last season due to injury.” Guthrie Center freshman Blaine Beeler also made his first trip to the elite event and had a good first outing, Danker said. “He avenged a earlier loss that occurred just after Christmas Break,” Danker said. “Blaine and the coaching staff put together a good game plan for him to succeed and he followed through with it and was successful. He realizes the level of competition is a lot higher and wants to attain that level more consistently next season.” Overall, Danker said he was very pleased with the performances and efforts of his wrestlers. “We know when we go down to the state tournament there will be no easy matches and have to be prepared to have our best performances,” he said. “The guys all have gained valuable experiences on and off the mat that we can bring back to the state tournament next year along with some other teammates.” Following are the state results: 1A-220 - Cade Suhr Champ. Round 1 - colton hansen (Newman Catholic) over Cade Suhr (Guthrie Center) (Fall 1:33) Cons. Round 1 - Darlyn Marquez (West Sioux) over Cade Suhr (Guthrie Center) (Dec 3-2) 1A-138 - Logan Scheuermann Champ. Round 1 - Austin Hellman (Don Bosco) over Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) (Dec 6-5) Cons. Round 1 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Pedro Rodriguez (Sibley-Ocheyedan) (SV-1 4-2) Cons. Round 2 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over bryce ackerman (Wapsie Valley) (Dec 3-2) Cons. Round 3 - Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) over Payton Sitzmann (St. Edmond) (Dec 14-13) Want the best deal on a new or used vehicle? You can, on any make or model by using Car Shark. We save you time, money, and headaches by using reputable dealerships. C R Give us a call at 515-480-3918 or email at [email protected] Car Buying MadeConsultant Easy. Automotive Purchase Tim Pierce www.timpiercecarshark.com Cons. Semis - Tom Jennings (Underwood) over Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) (Dec 6-2) 5th Place Match - Austin Pontier (Interstate 35) over Logan Scheuermann (Guthrie Center) (Dec 8-2) 1A-106 - Blaine Beeler Champ. Round 1 - Blaine Beeler (Guthrie Center) over Cooper Andreassen (English Valleys) (Dec 12-8) Quarterfinals - Devon Meeker (Wapello) over Blaine Beeler (Guthrie Center) (TF 15-0 3:53) Cons. Round 2 - Jaymus Wilson (Alburnett) over Blaine Beeler (Guthrie Center) (Fall 1:18) LYNNEA ANDERSEN | Special to Guthrie center times Guthrie Center’s Logan Scheuermann battles Pedro Rodriguez of Sibley-Ocheyedan in the consolation round. Scheuermann won 4-2. page 4B | GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES | WEDNEsday | 02.24.16 s n o i t a l u t Congra Guthrie Center State Wrestlers! Congrats on your run to state Logan Scheuermann, Blaine Beeler, Cade Suhr. We are proud of you! 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