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Christmas at the Depot is alight with festive decorations

Independence Ambassadors note business anniversary Independence Ambassadors recently made a call to an open house for Ridihalgh Fuelling Snitker Weber & Co. in Independence, celebrating their 40th anniversary. The northeast Iowa public accounting corporation was established in 1975, and has offices in Oelwein, Independence, and Jesup. Their staff of professionals has a wide variety of experience and expertise. They constantly update their knowledge

by attending professional education classes and have access to numerous professional publications. Ambassadors presented Ridihalgh Fuelling Snitker Weber & Co. with a congratulatory dollar celebrating their anniversary milestone. Businesses celebrating a milestone may call the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-334-7178.

Those seeking holiday spirit need look no further than Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Independence. Buchanan County Tourism is hosting its annual Christmas at the Depot fundraiser weekends through Dec. 6. Many trees and holiday items from throughout the county will be sold to the highest bidder via silent auction, which ends at 3 PM Dec. 6. Hours are noon-8 PM Saturday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, noon-5 PM Sunday, Nov. 29, and noon-3 PM Sunday, Dec. 7. Admission is free; however, a donation for the Independence Area Food Pantry is appreciated. (Donna Jensen Photos)

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Manchester Ambassadors make the rounds in November Submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce

Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors made three visits in November. The ďŹ rst was to Hanson Law OďŹƒce to meet new associate attorney, Jane E. Hanson who recently joined her father, Tom Hanson, in his law practice. Jane graduated with honors from Northern Illinois University College of Law in May 2015, and became a licensed attorney in the State of Iowa in September. Tom has practiced law in Manchester for the last 36 years. The ambassadors also visited Gritton Associates to congratulate Lacey Carroll on assuming ownership and Larry Gritton on his (semi) retirement. Carroll has worked with Larry for eight years providing tax and ďŹ nancial statement services for a wide variety of clients. Larry will continue working for the next few years under Carroll’s ownership to ensure a smooth transition. The third visit was to Precision Collision, an auto body repair shop just north of Delaware. Owner Je Domeyer shared how he has used his training and the experience to start his own business. Precision Collision uses the latest technology and equipment, including a downdraft paint booth and computerized paint matching and mixing. (Bev Rahe Photos)

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Thanksgiving has its roots in the ďŹ rst Thanksgiving celebrations, when there were harvest festivals. The day is a reminder of when the pilgrims held the ďŹ rst feast of thanksgiving in 1621 at Plymouth Colony, which later became a tradition for the entire nation. In the ďŹ rst celebrations, a feast was organized in which there were dishes like boiled turkey, corn, fruits, vegetables, along with ďŹ sh, which was packed in salt, and smoke-cured meat. The pilgrims invited their neighbors, Native American Indians, to share the meal. Governor William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving that was to be shared by all the colonists and the neighboring Native American Indians. Thanksgiving customs that have been popular through the years are: • Celebrating the day with family and friends. • Expressing gratitude for the blessings in their lives. • Sharing a feast, which often is centered around the traditional turkey. • Enjoying football and the Macy’s Thankgiving Day Parade. • Reecting on the challenges faced by early settlers and Native Americans.

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This year, consider making holiday gifts to reect one of the main wishes everyone has – spending quality time with family and friends. Enjoy camping? Purchase campground certiďŹ cates for Buchanan County campgrounds. Give these to the kids and take them camping, or give to a spouse and give the gift of time together in a natural place. Campground certiďŹ cates are available in increments of $18 and are good for Fontana, Jakway or Lime Creek Parks. Or, consider gift certiďŹ cates for sustainable living cabins at Fontana Park. This gives a more modern experience with a minimal energy footprint through solar panels and energy eďŹƒcient components. Right outside the door is the beauty of the natural world. For winter visitors, snowshoes are available from the Nature Center at no additional charge. Cabin CertiďŹ cates are $75 per night. Wrap the gift certiďŹ cate around a can of ďŹ re-starters for a larger package under the tree. These are made from recycled crayons and paper egg cartons and work well to start a cozy campďŹ re. Another idea for a gift could be a sponsorship of an animal in the wildlife display. For a donation ranging from $35-$150, place name(s) on a sponsorship plaque by the animal enclosure for the 2016 calendar year. Sponsors also receive a photo of the animal, a certiďŹ cate, and an informational letter in midDecember that can be wrapped for something to open. Stop in the nature center and look at the selection of nature books and ďŹ eld guides. Consider a gift of a book and then spend the time reading to a youngster. Or a ďŹ eld guide could lead to time spent together exploring the outdoors together. The Extreme Outdoor Experience is another gift idea. The ďŹ rst scheduled 2016 Extreme Outdoor Experience is Pike’s Peak Snowshoeing on Jan 23. Cost is $10 per person. CertiďŹ cates, sponsorships and program registrations can be purchased at Fontana Park Interpretive Nature Center, Hazleton. Hours of operation are 8-noon Monday and Tuesday; 8 AM-noon Wednesday; 1-4:30 PM Friday; 1-4 PM weekends. Learn more at www.buchanancountyparks.com or call 319636-2617.

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Iowa shotgun deer season preview

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Basic firearm rules are important DNR continues surveillance for for a safe hunt chronic wasting disease

The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons opens on Dec. 5, and while optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices. Basic firearm rules are pretty straight forward: treat every firearm as though it were loaded; always point the muzzle in a safe direction; be sure of the target and what’s beyond it; keep fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot. Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, “Practicing safe hunting techniques is important to make sure we all get home at the end of the day.” An estimated 125,000 hunters are expected to take to the timber during Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons and self inflicted injuries and property damage continue to be prominent. “Those incidents could be avoided by simply following the basic rules of firearm safety and ensuring there is a safe backdrop prior to taking a shot. Hunters need to remember that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 200 yards of a building inhabited by people or livestock or a feedlot unless the owner or tenant has given their consent. It is also illegal to discharge a shotgun shooting slugs or a pistol or revolver on or over a public roadway.” “Hunters tend to get fixated on their target and when a deer is running, they forget about their surroundings. Look beyond your target and clearly identify the target before taking the shot,” Wisecup said. In 2014, there were 14 deer hunting related incidents in Iowa during the two shotgun seasons: two personal injuries and 12 property damage. Hunting Safety Tips • Treat every firearm as if it were loaded; • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; • Be sure of the target and what is beyond it; • Keep finger off the trigger until ready to fire; and • Keep the barrel clear and choose the proper ammunition. Winter Weather Factors • Unload the firearm and open the action when crossing obstacles – if snow and ice is on the ground, the risk of slipping or falling dramatically increases. • Visibility – put the hunt on hold if visibility is poor due to fog and/or snowy conditions. • Bundled up – keeping your finger off the trigger and muzzle control are both extremely important as bulky coats and gloves increases chances of an accidental discharge. The deer is down, tagged and on its way to the truck. Harvest Hunter Visibility is not complete, though, until it is registered – online, over the • Wear plenty of blaze orange. Hunters want to be seen from phone or at a license vendor. all sides in the woods and fields. For hunters who have registered deer for years, there is no • Discuss the hunting plan change. Online, go to www.iowadnr.gov and click on the with everyone in the group. “Hunting” tab, then on “Reporting Your Harvest” and follow Outline the role for each perinstructions. Be ready to enter the tag’s nine-digit harvest reson and where they will be port number. Or call 800-771-4692. throughout the hunt. Plan the The deer should be reported by the hunter whose name is on hunt and hunt the plan. Comthe tag … and it must come before midnight, the day after the Thank you to the East munication is critical to ensure Buchanan Athletic deer is tagged. The harvest reporting system provides inforeveryone knows where each Boosters and local mation much faster, and with more detail, than the previous, other is at all times. business for their cumbersome postcard survey. This leads to more responsive Ultimate Goal generous financial management of deer populations; such as adjusting county by • Everyone gets home safely! donations for the new county tags or special zone hunt allotments. East Buchanan Football Scoreboard. Edward Jones, Nick Dennie & Mark McGarvey; Financial Decisions Group, Justin Shaffer; and State Farm Insurance, Tim Reed, Agent. >OLU P[ JVTLZ [V ÄUKPUN [OL YPNO[ OLHS[O PUZ\YHUJL WSHU MVY `V\ HUK `V\Y MHTPS` [\YU [V H [Y\Z[LK SVJHS -HYT )\YLH\ HNLU[ ^OV THRLZ P[ ZPTWSL Expect about 75,000 hunters across Iowa in the first shotgun deer season, Dec. 5-9, and then another 50,000 head out Dec. 1220, during the second gun season. Each contingent will also pack along thousands of antlerless tags, to extend their prospects. The muzzleloader season of Dec. 21-Jan. 10 attracts hunters holding about 30,000 tags. That number likely will drop, though, with fewer snapping up county antlerless tags. Iowa’s shotgun seasons allow for group drives; drivers pushing deer toward blockers. Anyone in the group may tag a downed deer – with their own tag. That stands in contrast to other states – and even Iowa’s more solitary muzzleloader and bow seasons. However, it has proven to be an efficient method for taking deer, since modern deer hunting was introduced here in the early 1950s. Whatever the season, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes – whichever comes first. It also holds the potential for danger, as drivers move closer to, or across, their friends on a drive. “That’s why wearing solid blaze orange is mandatory. At least the minimum (torso covered). More is better,” stresses DNR recreation safety officer Pat Jorgensen. “Our number one cause of deer hunting incidents involves a hunter shooting at a running deer … with someone in the area. Recognize what stands in front of and behind the target!” For several years, deer hunters have noticed fewer whitetails than in the early 2000s. That is by design. A decade ago, state lawmakers instructed the DNR to reduce the deer population, after steady growth through the previous few decades. With addition of county and season specific antlerless tags, generous quotas, and a couple extra seasons, near Thanksgiving and during January, hunters responded. Adaptive regulation changes have lowered the deer herd to mid-1990s target levels, in all but a handful of counties. Hunters in 27 north central and northwest counties have no county antlerless tags … and may take only antlered deer during the first shotgun season. Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 101,569 … down 39% from the peak and the 2015 harvest should be similar.

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Iowa DNR wildlife staff will be collecting tissue samples during Iowa’s shotgun deer seasons to test for the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Iowa’s wild deer herd. The effort will concentrate in Allamakee County after four wild deer tested positive for CWD, and on portions of northeast and eastern Iowa near Wisconsin and Illinois, south-central Iowa near Missouri, as well as in Pottawattamie, Cerro Gordo and Buchanan counties, following positive tests in the past from captive facilities and wild deer in or near those counties. Most of the 4,500 samples the DNR hopes to collect will be taken during the first half of December, as more than 120,000 hunters take part in Iowa’s shotgun deer seasons. Sampling involves removing and testing the brain stem and lymph nodes of mature deer. Many hunters voluntarily contribute samples of their harvested deer for these testing efforts. Most samples are obtained by wildlife staff, checking with hunters in the field or at home processing points. Area hunters willing to provide samples may contact the DNR regionally to arrange collection. In Delaware county, call 563-357-2035 and in Buchanan County, call 319-213-2815. Since 2002, more than 51,000 wild deer in Iowa have been tested, with four positive CWD results in the wild herd detected in Allamakee County, the first in 2013. Iowa DNR’s website provides information about CWD and other information on infectious disease at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/DeerHunting/CWDEHDInformation.aspx

Sight in guns before deer season

Hunters have the opportunity to get reacquainted with their gun before deer season begins at 11 Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ shooting ranges across the state. The first of two shotgun deer seasons begin Dec. 5. “Ultimately, most hunters want their guns sighted in for shots up to 100 years for deer season. We suggest they come to a shooting range and begin at closer distances like 25 yards and work their way out,” said Chris Van Gorp, shooting sports and range coordinator for the Iowa DNR. “Practicing and knowing how the gun will perform before opening day is a good way to prepare for a successful hunt.” Ranges managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources can be found at www.iowadnr.gov then click on “Hunting” and on “Places to Hunt and Shoot.”

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an extra tag, to hunt longer? Consider donating to Iowa’s HUSH program. HUSH (Help Us Stop Hunger) works with 81 participating lockers to provide high quality meat to needy Iowans, through the Food Bank of Iowa. Field dressed deer are skinned, de-boned and ground into two-pound packages ‌ then distributed to local needy families. The program is funded by hunters, who pay a dollar surcharge with each deer tag purchase. In its second decade now, HUSH has provided meat from 63,000 deer to those who need it – 3,300 last year. Processors receive $75 for their end of the work. The Food Bank of Iowa picks up $5, as it oversees distribution. Each locker will accept whole deer, asking the hunter to ďŹ ll out a Hunter HUSH card. There is no fee paid at the locker. A list of participating lockers is available in the Iowa Hunting Regulations and online at www.iowahush.com.

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A training session aimed at helping Iowa pork producers prepare for a Common Swine Industry Audit (CSIA) is set for Dec. 8 at the Zion Lutheran Church (rural Hudson area) at no cost. The session will focus on the 89-question audit. Producers will need to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain speciďŹ c records to be prepared for the audit process. Attendees also will be provided a binder and ash drive, including materials which can be customized for their farms, with support of IPPA, IPIC and the Pork Checko. The session will begin at 1 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church, 5831 Grundy Road, Hudson, IA. The rural church is located 2.5 miles south of Highway 20 (Exit 220 for Grundy Rd.). To register, call 563-425-3331 or email mstorlie@iastate.edu

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Encouraging the heart of leadership

By Alexia Hamlett County Youth Coordintor Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

4-H provides youth the opportunity to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H volunteers are one of the essential elements of ISU Extension’s youth-serving organization. At 6 PM Dec. 3, Iowa State University Extension’s 4-H volunteers from Buchanan County are invited to Heartland Acres for “Encouraging the Heart of Leadership� training to learn how to nurture leadership in our youth through their 4-H experience. Volunteers will learn to identify types of leadership roles and opportunities for young

people and understand the necessary elements to develop supportive relationships with them. In addition, volunteers will learn strategies to take back to their clubs and groups to foster leadership through the development of independence and mastery. This experience is part of Iowa State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development training for volunteers in Buchanan County. Statewide training prepares 4-H volunteers who work with young people in non-formal educational settings to be more eective in promoting positive youth development through the 4-H experience. Eective volunteers provide the experiences and positive relationships that enable 4-H youth to become productive citizens, outstanding communicators, eective leaders, and successful learners now and in the future. For more information contact the Buchanan County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161 or ahamlett@iastate.edu.

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This article was written by ISU Extension and Outreach Linn County Master Gardener Becki Lynch and is worthy of sharing. As we move through the coldest days of winter – we need to remember our wildlife friends. Although birds are well adapted to survive frigid days, we can help them maintain their health by offering nutritious and plentiful seed, suet combinations, and shelter. Many people feed year round, but it’s even more important to provide food in the winter months. Birds will be dependent on your supplemental feeding when other food is not available. The National Wildlife Federation offers “10 Simple Tips for Successful Winter Bird Feeding.” 1. Put out feeders with large size capacity. Offer multiple feeders, and ground feed as well. Birds require up to 50% more feed in the winter, particularly when we have below freezing temperatures. 2. Provide nutritious winter seed combinations. Black oil sunflower seeds are the most nutritious and popular feed for a wide variety of bird species. Also, nyger, millet, and peanuts can be bought either in singular bags or combinations. And don’t forget cracked corn as ground feed for numerous birds and squirrels. 3. Offer fatty food too. Suet is a high energy food as it contains nine calories of fat per gram. Peanuts are another option although they are more expensive. Suet is a favorite for woodpeckers and other insect eating birds. 4. Keep feeders full. It may be necessary to refill feeders more than once a day during the coldest days. 5. Be consistent and keep feeding through the winter. Continue the same pattern of feeding, especially in severe weather, when the snacks you offer may be the only food available. If you are gone for an extended time, make arrangements with a friend or neighbor to keep feeders full. 6. Remember water: Birds can become dehydrated in winter, so place a pan of water near the feeders. Heated water dishes are available at a reasonable price. 7. Stamp down the snow below: Many ground feeding birds

such as dark-eye juncos, doves, sparrows, and even cardinals and blue jays need to have a clear space on which you can place cracked corn and seeds. 8. Hang feeders in cat-safe locations: Place feeders in places that do not have spaces where cats hide. By placing feeders at least 10-12 feet from shrubs or brush, the birds will have plenty of time to react to predators. 9. Remember feeder cleanliness: Feeders get grimy, so clean them with hot water and dry. Remove debris that collects at the bottom of feeders, particularly tubes, and clean thoroughly. 10. Save some money and stock up on seed: Buy seed mixes and sunflower seed in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place. By following these tips, and providing places of cover for birds and wildlife, they will not only survive the winter months, but thrive! I wanted to also share a fun activity to involve your children or grandchildren in providing winter nourishment for birds. I found this at Shelteringwoods.com (posted by Jonathan on Jan. 2, 2014). How to make an Orange Peel Bird Feeder First off, to make this cute little feeder, you must purchase an orange at the grocery store and enjoy the insides! Make sure when you pick up an orange that it is fairly large. Also, make sure you only make one equatorial cut around the entire orange. You want two orange peel halves when you are done. You will also need the following – 1 small package Knox gelatin 1/4 cup of water 1 cup of bird seed 2 orange peel halves twine for hanging the feeder Dissolve the gelatin in the water in a small pot on the stove. Heat until it simmers and all the gelatin is dissolved (should be clear). Let it cool for a couple minutes. Mix in the bird seed until all the seed is coated. Spoon the bird seed into the orange peel halves and pack it in so it doesn’t fall out. It should behave like a suet block and not move at all. From here you can put twine though your orange peel bird feeder so you can hang it on a tree or such. Just use a needle or a small knife to make a cut near the edge and pull the twine through! Make sure to place the feeder in a spot where squirrels, deer and raccoons can’t get to it as well.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors November 9, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the minutes of the November 2nd meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $909.09. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the resignation of Abby Lukas, Targeted Case Manager, effective November 20, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report. The on-site flu shot clinics are completed. Immunization card reviews are near completions. Director Marlow and Deputy Director Burkhart attended two Iowa Department of Public Health conferences. Director Marlow reported on disease outbreak investigations and resurgence of vaccine-preventable disease. Department staff will be performing a drill on Public Health Point of Dispensing. The Health Emergency Coalition of Buchanan County will be holding a tabletop

exercise in December. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of the department. Coordinator Quinn reported on the progress of the Iowa One Call adjusted GPS Monument project. Quinn presented the Pictometry six year/two flight contract for approval. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the contract with Pictometry International Corp. in the amount of $210,992 and authorize the Chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Information regarding the Alert Iowa Emergency Messaging System was presented. Quinn continues to work on the GIS data remediation work associated with the $15,000 grant awarded by Iowa HSEMD. Static maps and interactive web mapping is completed for election precincts and road/bridge closures and are available on the county website. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the following proclamation for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. All in favor, motion carried. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, for the past several years the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public and advocate with and on behalf of people experiencing homelessness about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless including the shortage of affordable housing in Buchanan County, Iowa for very low income residents; and to encourage support for homeless assistance service providers as well as community service opportunities for students and school service organizations; and WHEREAS, there are many organizations committed to sheltering, providing supportive services as well as meals and food supplies to people experiencing homelessness including: The Buchanan County Homeless Council, Food Pantries in Independence, Brandon, Fairbank and Lamont, Buchanan County Habitat for Humanity, Buchanan County Salvation Army, Buchanan County Community Services, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, Local Churches, and Several Non-profit and Civic Organizations; and WHEREAS, the theme of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2015 is “Being homeless is not a crime,” and WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors recognizes that hunger and homelessness continues to be a serious problem for many individuals and families in Buchanan County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, the intent of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is consistent with the activities of the Groups and Organizations listed above. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Board of

Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, hereby proclaim November 14-22, 2015 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors encourages all citizens to recognize that many people do not have housing and need support from citizens, and private/public nonprofit service entities. Passed and adopted this 9th day of November 2015. Discussion was held regarding the replacement of the fire alarm system in the courthouse. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the proposal from Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Co. in the amount of $2,385 for the replacement of the courthouse fire alarm system. All in favor, motion carried. The Board proceeded to canvass the votes cast from the November 3, 2015 City Election. An abstract of votes was completed for each city. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to certify the canvass and place the original on file with the County Auditor’s office for public viewing and approve the election claims for payment in the amount of $8,719.91. All in favor, motion carried. No action was taken regarding the building permit application until additional information can be obtained from Optimum Renewables LLC. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to adjourn at 10:34 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But, the merriment can change to misery if food causes illness. Cindy Baumgartner, nutrition and wellness specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach, said, “Food safety should be one of your top priorities when planning for holiday gatherings.” Typical symptoms of foodborne illness are vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms, which can start anywhere from hours to days after contaminated food or drinks were consumed. Foodborne illness can be severe and even life-threatening to anyone, especially those most at risk: older adults, infants and young children, pregnant women, individuals with any condition that weakens their immune system, and individuals who take medicines that suppress the immune system. Baumgartner shares, “Focus on these four basic food safety measures to help prevent foodborne illness.” 1. CLEAN: The first rule of safe food preparation is to keep everything clean! Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling any food. Wash food contact surfaces after prepping each food item and before going on to the next item. Rinse fruits and veggies well under cool, running water and use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. Do NOT rinse raw meat and poultry before cooking. Washing actually makes it more likely for bacteria to spread to areas around the sink and countertops. 2. SEPARATE: Don’t give bacteria the opportunity to spread from one food to another (crosscontamination)! Keep raw eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, and their juices away from foods that won’t be cooked. Consider using one cutting board only for foods that will be cooked (raw meat, poultry, and seafood) and another for those that won’t be cooked (raw fruits and veggies). 3. COOK: Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria! Color is not a reliable indicator of doneness. Use a food thermometer to be sure meat, poultry, and fish are cooked to safe internal temperatures. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the food item and take readings in two different spots. For example, a turkey is safe when the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. If a turkey is stuffed, the temperature of the stuffing should also be at least 165°F. Bring sauces, soups, and gravies to a rolling boil when reheating. Don’t eat uncooked cookie dough, which may contain raw eggs. 4. CHILL: Refrigerate foods quickly because harmful bacteria grow rapidly at

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Thanksgiving trivia The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopa) is native to North America and was a staple in the Native American diet. It was imported to Europe in the early part of the 16th century by the Spaniards via Turkey (the country). It was confused in those early times with the Guinea fowl, which also arrived via Turkey, and both birds were called turkeys in those days. When it was assigned its Latin name in the 18th century, the name turkey still stuck. Native Americans called it peru with no reference to the country of the same name. Turkey was introduced to the early Pilgrim settlers by the Native American Wampanoag tribe after the Pilgrims arrived in 1620. The ďŹ rst year for the settlers was bleak, with many dying from the journey. Their seeds, aside from barley, did not produce any usable crops.

The Indians assisted the settlers, introducing them to native foods such as corn and squash and showed them how to hunt and ďŹ sh. The ďŹ rst Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 at the behest of Governor William Bradford, and the Native Americans were invited guests of honor. Thanksgiving became an oďŹƒcial holiday in the United States on Oct. 3, 1863, via proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. This was largely due to the lobbying eorts of Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Magazine who had lobbied for 17 years for the holiday. The proclamation declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. By 1916, Thanksgiving was referred to in writings as Turkey Day due to the popularity of the bird at the traditional feast. Interestingly enough, in 1941, President

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During November, babies born at Regional Medical Center (RMC) receive a purple cap, knitted by the Auxiliary volunteers, to increase awareness of the Period of Purple Crying. From age two weeks through 3-4 months, babies go through the Period of Purple Crying and seem to resist soothing. At times nothing can help. By raising awareness and informing parents of this period assures them that this is only temporary and does not mean anything is wrong with their baby. The word PURPLE is an acronym to describe what parents and their babies go through: • Peak of crying: Baby may cry more each week, usually the most at about two months old, then less and less from three to ďŹ ve months. • Unexpected: Crying can come and go for no apparent reason. • Resists soothing: Baby may not stop crying no matter what is done to comfort them. • Pain-like expression on baby’s face: A crying baby may look like they are in pain, even when they are not. • Long lasting: Crying can last as long as five hours a day or more. • Evening: Baby may cry more in the late afternoon and evening. Increased infant crying can be very frustrating and is the key trigger to shaking and abuse. “Crying is the number one reason that parents shake their baby,â€? says LeAnn Fenton, acute care director at RMC. “Shaking a baby is very dangerous, because it can cause blindness, seizures, learning and physical disabilities, and even death. At RMC we believe that Shaken Baby Syndrome is preventable when parents and caregivers are made aware of the dangers of shaking a baby and trained to be prepared with the appropriate response to their crying baby.â€? Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the violent shaking or slamming of an infant or young child. SBS is by far the leading cause of young child homicides. The Period of PURPLE Crying promotes infant/parent bonding, coping strategies and other crucial parenting skills they can follow when their infant cries, including: • Carry, comfort, walk and talk with baby. • If it’s too frustrating it is okay to walk away. Put the baby in a safe place and take a few minutes to calm down; then go back and check on the baby. • Never shake or hurt a baby – call for help if frustrated. For more information on the Period of Purple visit www. purplecrying.info. Pictured: Auxiliary volunteers cap display in the RMC OB Department hallway is sure to catch eyes and remind patients, visitors, and staff about the Period of PURPLE.

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be followed to get the bulb to bloom on an annual basis. After the amaryllis bulb has been potted up and flowered, cut off the flower stalk with a sharp knife. Make the cut one to two inches above the bulb. Don’t damage the foliage. In order for the bulb to bloom again next season, the plant must replenish its depleted food reserves. The strap-like leaves manufacture food for the plant. Place the plant in a sunny window and water when the soil surface is nearly dry. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution. The amaryllis can be moved outdoors in late May. Harden or acclimate the plant to the outdoors by initially placing it in a shady, protected area. After 2-3 days, gradually expose the amaryllis to longer periods of direct sun. The amaryllis should be properly hardened in seven to 10 days. Once hardened, select a site in partial to full sun. Dig a hole and set the pot into the ground. Outdoors, continue to water the plant during dry weather. Also, continue to fertilize the amaryllis once or twice a month through July. Bring the plant indoors in mid-September. Plants left indoors should be kept in a sunny window. In order to bloom, amaryllis bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 50-55° for a minimum of 8-10 weeks. This can be accomplished by inducing the plant to go dormant and then storing the dormant bulb at a temperature of 50-55°. To induce dormancy, place the plant in cool, semi-dark location in late September and withhold water. Cut off the foliage when the leaves turn brown. Then place the dormant bulb in a 50-55° location for at least eight to 10 weeks. After the cool requirement has been met, start the growth cycle again by watering the bulb and placing it in a well-lit, 70-75° location. Keep the potting soil moist, but not wet, until growth appears. The other option is to place the plant in a well-lit, 50-55° location in fall. Maintain

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By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor and The Iowa Department of Public Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad At the East Buchanan (EB) School Board meeting held s outentatives is seeking to minimize a seriou and Kim Reynolds along with repres HawkNov. 11, Secondary Principal Travis Schueller noted that , July Labor en of Betwe tment from the US Depar break of the mumps. progress implementing the Teacher Leadership and Comlaboratory eye Community College (HCC) and IoNovember, more than 100 pensation (TLC) program is on schedule. EB is part of a ndence at red Indepe at occur s stop a mump of made waWORKS confirmed cases consortium with Starmont, West Central and Central numbers Plumbing and Heating on Nov. 5 to acthe University of Iowa and the Elkader districts, which received the TLC grant. rily among knowledge the local company’s participacontinue to increase, prima Teachers within the districts may apply for positions availby d offere 30, ms Sept. progra of ip tion in apprenticesh undergraduate students. As able through the TLC program. Schueller reported job dereported in HCC. Their visit was part of several no incidence of mumps was scriptions are posted and the application deadline is Dec. 4. Apal Nation ies. count during nt they made Buchanan or adjace The hope is to fill positions before year end so resulting classagainst prenticeship Week. Most students are immunized room teaching vacancies may be posted in early 2016. rgarten; Story continues on page 5. mumps prior to starting kinde Board members also heard about FIRST Lego League 10after however, immunity can wane (FLL) activities. Coach Mark Nall was assisted by fourth Pictured from left: Justin Curry, occur. to aks outbre ing s, allow Billing 15 years, grader and team member Alexander Franzen during the Josh Grover, Josh quarclose in Students under 25 living l Perrett, Richard update, with Nall providing program information while By Steven C. Smith ents, fra- Michae ters such as dorms, apartm Gov. Branstad and Franzen showed the robots to board members and gave Back in February of those who Curry, ternities and sororities, and Reynolds. a brief demonstration. East Buchanan’s two FLL teams Gov. Lt. 2015, after a recent as ies such participate in group activit compete in Denver IA on Nov. 21. Inset: Curry describes the spate of bridge closings are at , events social and ms band, progra athletics, Story continues on page 25. benefits of HCC due to exceeding load ing workers for a highest risk. prepar in capacity and safety tment of On Nov. 6, the Iowa Depar trade while they work. issues, County EngiIowa, of rsity s) (Steven C. Smith Photo Public Health, Unive neer Brian Keierleber Health, and Johnson County Public reported to the Buchof Iowa recommended that University anan County Board should old Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS students less than 25 years of Supervisors that dose of ter”) During their regular Monday meeting, Buchanan County “boos (or third a be given to being there were no bids for s admit . who , spread Davis e NEWS r THE Mayo Supervisors approved monthly reports from the departments By Kris Wilgenbusch, y mumps vaccine to halt diseas Count leave Smith nan to concrete pre-cast abutC. ded Bucha Steven students By of dogs, was persua r Monday meeting, of Roadside Management, Emergency Management, Enviafraid regula regtheir in g met il Durin apCounc It is important that as many deGaffn ments toeyreplace the Independence City Shonka and Ellen il dais to swear in the police dose of the ronmental Health and Community Services. Supervisors Gary Gissel, Don 911 Street as possible receive a third ay night with Mayor the counc bridge at 110th s of GIS/E er, K9 Officer two weeks ular session Mond Roadside Management Director Sherlyn Hazen said work reports from the department ly il partment’s newest memb month counc d all prove and ing MMR vaccine in the next hanN presid is andov Deacon Avenue. embe . Multiple Bonita Davis . The dog trained with and has slowed in her department and they are continuing with , 2015 w and Public Health. asr 26 before Thanksgiving break d t Austin Grover present. Tyton board that then Keierleber deQuinn informed the ww.ththe Office Chris Cass who assure be held on members excep trimming trees. She shared information regarding a $227,400 Park Bridge near Aurora. That solutions than what LaFarge was doing.” ebJakway GI/E99 Coordinator James uchana large vaccination clinics will mixed bag, from the dled by an ent option to l its agreem nc County will cancescribed MMR The meeting was a that he is gentle and would not of r nan federal grant Iowa received from USDA Natural Resources ou mayo doses Bucha the third to 2016, nt and bridge was constructed using federal reRegarding the training learning curve s, 20, dogs, yn of Jan. campu of the UI her fear ews.com ntly, apforms locally and use ductile type . Curre ation systembuild charge, to mayor confronting Conservation Service to develop monarch habitat. Hazen search funds. The KICT has ties with the for the 75 project Keierleber stated, “I would CodeRED emergency notific with employee harass- jump or bite. be vaccine will be given, free of an to 5. will s, C It page beard ED. concrete donated by the Korean Institute en on with ues CodeR cops ts Story contin ation criis unsure how it may affect her department as information county citizens use 9,078 University of Iowa because of the Labonot say we trained them (BCSRD). It was ately Io proxim all students meeting the vaccin wa ation notific pr of Construction Technology (KICT). This ev emergency ide , ment complaint. ale statew clinics states it will be used on privately owned land in Iowa. a nc the Iowa, about e Alert ation of ratory Technology located a team effort and they provided key solureplaced by itywouldov teria. For inform obproposed ven C.ofSmAdvanced option beer towe testigthe esland ht/Kore-By Ste ity stSecur Department of Home Emergency Management Coordinator Rick Wulfekuhle ith ill hi at the U of Iowa. The Bridge Engineering tions.” gh system maintained by Iowa Se visit studenthealth.uiowa.edu. na Thane product tor Rob Ho a French patented prodIowa versus fever, t. stated that work is being finalized for a mitigation grant are gemen oms gg Mana De sympt on ency Center at Iowa State University was also The UHPC product is more expensive of pa comm Emerg Ceand dar Rapids, 5.rtment of Pu The most on page used Healt ucthues Keierleber onbliacbridge ues Story contin chwith (ID with INRCOG. Courthouse safety drills continue, with the air ofthe ry glands PH) has relpreviously thedesign involved and evaluation of than the concrete traditionally used in Christmas at the Depot contin m Se ate Touris ny headache, and swollen saliva eas Count Go Be ed nan project near Jakway Park. The Korean ha ve Bucha the 2014 vioral Risk rnment Ov next drill on Dec. 2. Work is completed at the emergency 8 PM Satcan lead to e noonare diseas The Hours ers the bridge with assistance from the Iowa bridge construction. The long term ben6. jaw. Fa Dec. the igh Co cto PM under t r Su Syste product is roughly one third of the of mmittee, along rveilla weekends through 3 m (BRF support services facility and equipment is in the building ncecost Se gitis (infecwith Board.” SS) report, Highway Research efits of the product over traditional conys at the Illinois Central Railhearing loss, aseptic menin nator conju compiled described the French Keierleber urdays and noon-5 PM Sunda Brian Scho State nctio for winter storage. Wulfekuhle has received full state apn withproduct. brain and ce. View in en The Buchanan County the Ceas jahn Secondary Roads crete are a very hard durable surface, reand Ho road Depot in Independen tion of the covering of the Mayntevery easne the 4,olwithconcrete strong … “liqrs for use Repre Nov. Coductile sessio proval on Emergency Support Function and the Storm r ntr Di males regula small of in ss % ted met il an 20-30 decora sen in Counc d tfully tativemade the forms, com- duced penetration of water and road salt, Pre Bruce Department Winthrop City many deligh spinal cord) and, r, vention (CDC Oneers a Hesne Bearinger (BCSRD) uid steel.” staMeliss Ready renewal has been submitted. tis d tic in council memb the disease ). toured In the bined the materials and learned and tested resistance to cracks and impacts. Bridges mo de Intrees and holiday items donate or Gerald Dennie presiding and pe who have reached puberty st attennd is in rec no en On Nov. 10 the county held a ribbon cutent report ce Mental LeeleWhite Environmental Health Director Matt Even informed the . Sprague and tab in that it ha es and county testicl Leland , n the Myers swolle hout l, He Ann various curing techniques. Keierleber noted, made of the conventional concrete usually throug painfu Kress, alt Ins sbridge from Mark remainnear h can cause titute (MHI ms, The pre Willia ting for the new Fairbank that Katie ed er board that permits for wells and sewers remained steady for sta memb va ) board ble as len on library bidder . ce of obesi Nohow v. 18the The highest By Kris Wilge “It is “We . LaFarge Ductile con- have a life span of 50 years and begin to dance. Also present were sterility. class ty,inwh adily Keierleber proposed February. criticdiscussed govern ich has October, and 37 wells were nb tested. have been several Hare, increament al tha Chrisste uschThere s, but it is of 3 PM sed t THE NE we , crete was poured in Winnipeg Canada for the need maintenance in 15-20 years. The life lev ab are Duhowever, ele WS le Sheriff Bill Wolfgram, Fire Chief Anyone can contract mump ring theirno new,requests. Th off inKITC e peMary Ryan. Keierleber said, d“The donated to meet the need zoning inquiries; rce Clerk 20 and City nta 14 en ay, and , . ge childr Sund Curtis s, of s of ourWe discussed this with span of the UHPC bridge is estimated at to Jakway Park Bridge. Iow4. ing, Buchan regular Monday meetmous students, PWD Shawn ans who Concrete st more common in infant the page vu on r Ultra High Performance for ues ov lne Even has received a lot of training and is now certified as a contin erw are an Coun rab Story eight or obese le Iow eiei Dec. 6 is ty an the (BCSRD) employees and the Korean enbe up to 200 years with little maintenance Su Ell sai s,” pe en d young adults. Se 20 rvisors for wa Ga 14; thi s 66 tosconstruct beams. We ffney,and Time of Transfer Inspector certification .9%were selected nator Hogg, who Doisn finalizing is relativethe by dropawar ded Shonka, an ofwa thes employees had better required. ly unchange withinUHPC GisseWastewater impre The mumps virus is spread 67% in because d Gary l drew Julie on ssegineers. d by theMany installer of Onsite Treatment d from 2013. of our experience the mouth, high qualitheir speWalker’sSystems. fill ty me na a lets of saliva or mucus from va me dic En can al co to there Community Services Director stated t councilJulie uraging data and ed person, cial item. seatDavison from the rep for services pro mental health themanaged nose, or throat of an infect clude: Pictured nley. There City care still has beenofnoSta finalization to the new top from left: Dr.ortZachary bridgevid research Jensen, staff assistant to Congressman Rod Blum; Buchanan in- Haber, in s, sneezProceeds from westate’s re no can for Stanle Independenc ed “24/7” at usually when the person cough did 2016 • for Iow atesShe said used y be services. Changes are to take effect Jan. 1, 2016. ma will a n engineer, Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank County Supervisor Ellen Gaffney; Buchanan County Engineer e MHI. “T ranked in the yor or five op the silent auctio an infected po fac his top en sit ilit co es or talks. Items used by ts. ion for 10 y ser best staScott general cil there are numerous s“unknowns” with the un changes. For in the city yet vesGeoghegan, Highway Center; and Ken Brian Keierleber; Buchanan County Supervisor Gary Gissel; tes Timmer some of health.Research Buchanan County Tourism projec drink cans, elections in Only 13.6% vember. most vulne person, such as cups or soft dowans rated a do Howeassistance the month, county general rent andNo utilities was rab County the Murphy Tractor; Senator Brian Fayette Black Hawk County Engineering Technician Lynn Kloberdanz; ver, withfor Io- Schoenjahn; their he the viAdmission is free; however, alth fair or of Io five wrremain votes munities. It le in our com mcan also be contaminated with , Rodgerservices Area • The peEngineer ite-in steady. down slightly; however, veterans poor. 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In Pictured: There are over 70 . dean of International Generally, symptoms of mump te, weBuchanan • Iowse adprivate landowners inr tree plantings. Work continues in the ed yearly to help increa Pictur a ranassociate observ ca provost Program, University Rick Wendling, County Secondary Roads; Buchanan co week, un n but many ks ed an cil and ion, unities am , infect trees, d comm me from left: must do bette local ong the top mbers annual writte rtainly Assistant small decorated and encourage pear 12-25 days after n in as areas. were report is Rep. ceCounty county forest preserve 10 states shouldn’tCounty Bruce Beari Center, followThe complete of Brent Phares, Bridge Engineering Alex Davis; r. WDon understanding, reduce stigma for peoprleand agIowa; for e Davis, es 65 Dr. person can essnes be cloEngineer nger, MHIowa homel years s. other festive holiday items sing Buchanan of hunge State (6 votes), Ph s: Tammy EverdMHRichard usually within 18 days. A anDr. I Superd old I.” the IndepCounty availableing at www.buchanan.ia.us. intenvice r er re University; Byung-Suk KICT; Lehs and Charles Kivel, dentpresident, to focus on the pressing issues ceiving an infl re- Kim, ilip Rownd endencSecondary days before Dr. Bhaske Troyalso bid, including these delightful (9)with eEngineers; er (11 past year (66 uenza vaccination in spread disease from three , Judcounty r Abu— Da ? The board approved claims filed audiaudi Se Se ), vé know an n. , n. Chief Structural Engineer Ahmad Roads; Lorraine Corcoran, Fairbank; John Berns, IIW you d Br Did the or Br Se be ian .8% after, ian Scho jah an Walker (7) y Schoenjahn, estimated to The fifth seaand the donations by Buchanan individuals are ). they become ill until four days n Rob Ho tor for $608,251.39 resignation .of community t DOT; Lee, Sen. Tom Corcoran, Fairbank; Kent Ellis, Iowa DOT; en and Dennis • In Buchanan County, 2,430Areas wh ere ica, gg.Dr. arent inll Food Hawash, Iowa impro (StDavid Overa even C. each receiving was a six-way tie with veme Amer County Master Gardeners, Feedi until symptoms resolve. Unapp nt is need Smith Photo Waugh, IIW Engineers. (Steven C. Smith Photos) ludng according to inc services staff memberthr Kathryn Letts. e: re, insecu professor, University of Iowa; Justin food ed ee Oline, vo ) le. tes, and the pervisors “dr Winthrop C&C, Susan y in 2013. fections can be communicab suew Insecurity in Iowa by Count • Iowa is am 4. ong ues for that seat. ” one of the three names the on contin Story continues on page 5. and THE NEWS (includes a toppage for binStory five Th Steven C. 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