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Senior Living News you can USE! Osteoarthritis: 5 ways to be good to your joints If you or someone close to you has osteoarthritis, you know it can be painful to live with. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It usually results from the wear and tear that affects joints as we age. It most often occurs in the fingers, knees and hips. Here are sensible ways to look after your joints — and start feeling better: 1. Work closely with your doctor on a treatment plan. If you’re taking medicines for pain or inflammation, be sure to take them only as directed by your doctor. And be sure to let him or her know if you’re experiencing any side effects. 2. Start moving. Regular activity may actually reduce pain.
It helps keep joints limber and muscles strong, which takes pressure off knees. It can also increase blood flow, which brings helpful, healing nutrients to joints. Walking, swimming and cycling tend to be gentle on the joints — while still giving you a good workout. Talk with your doctor before significantly increasing your activity level. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly — don’t overdo it. 3. There’s no eating plan that can cure arthritis. But a varied, healthy diet can help you get the nutrients that are important for joint health, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Along with regular exercise, eating right may help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. And for some people, this can
make a big difference to their joints. In fact, if you’re carrying extra pounds, lightening up even a little takes pressure off weight-bearing joints, such as knees and hips. 4. Get plenty of rest. When you’re tired, arthritis pain may get worse. And your body needs sleep to recover from flare-ups. If pain is making it difficult to get the rest you need, talk with your doctor. There may be relaxation techniques that could help — or ways to time your medications to give you better relief at night. 5. Take a warm shower or bath. Let warm water work its magic on stiff joints and tight muscles. It can be a soothing way to start — or end — your day.
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Anyone can make mistakes with estate matters – you don't have to A recent poll found that only about 50 percent of Americans have created a will and significantly fewer have created the supporting estate documents like a living will or a power of attorney. Preparing for the end of your life or illness is necessary. We've all heard tales about relatives or friends who did not have a will, and family members who were left with difficult but avoidable situations. So, how do you start an estate plan? It has a lot to do with carefully drawn documents, but it's the planning behind them that really counts. Work with a qualified financial, estate and/or tax professional in your home state at the earliest opportunity to make sure your plans fit your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Here's a bit more detail on each. A will, also called a testament, is the starting point. Wills are generally seen as the umbrella document that drives the rest of an individual's estate process. A will generally accomplishes the following: -It details how you want to leave your property to specific people or institutions after you die. -If you have minor children, it allows you to name a guardian to care for them after you die or become inca-
pacitated. It also indicates who will manage your kids' assets, including what you leave them. -It lets you name your executor, the trusted person who will carry out all your wishes in the will. -If you die without a valid will, your state's court system may get involved in distributing your assets depending on intestacy laws on the books. A living will – also known as an advance directive – allows you to define how you want to be medically treated under specific situations, including irreversible injury or terminal illness. Depending on your state laws, living wills allow you to express your exact wishes about feeding, breathing assistance and other life-sustaining procedures in addition to how you want them carried out at certain decision points in your care. A living will may also provide information on pain or infection medications you either want or don't want administered as well as specific instructions about your remains, including release to your family or donation for medical research. Powers of attorney are legal documents that allow you to name a specific person to take care of your
money or healthcare wishes if you are incapacitated. It is particularly wise to seek professional counsel from a qualified trusts and estates attorney in writing these documents. The person you designate as healthcare power of attorney will be speaking with doctors and executing your wishes on various forms of treatment; your financial power of attorney will be in charge of paying your bills and depending on the range of responsibilities you outline for that person, handling your investment and business affairs. Both are extremely important jobs that should be carried out by people you trust, and that's why they need to be people in the know. Make their preparation part of your estate planning so they know how to step in and carry out the assignments you've given them efficiently. Bottom line: Estate planning is the final, responsible step in all good financial planning. While it may be unpleasant to do, it is essential in taking care of family, loved ones and causes you support after you're gone.
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Planning for elder care Caring for the elderly can be overwhelming if not given proper consideration. Factors to consider include the choice between professional and home care, as well as a number of financial and legal issues. Long-Term Care: For those who can no longer take care of themselves, long-term care includes nursing homes and in-home care. It can be expensive - $40,000 per year or more. Prescription drugs, legal fees and other costs creep up quickly as well. People with low income and few assets may be eligible for long-term care through Medicaid or other government assistance. Others may wish to purchase long-term care insurance when they're younger to protect their assets later in life. However, this coverage can be expensive – often several thousand dollars per year. Plus, those with preexisting conditions may be denied coverage. Long-term care usually consists of some combination of skilled care, intermediate care and custodial care. Skilled care is the most expensive involving round-the-clock care by a registered nurse under the close supervision of a physician. Intermediate care is less intense and includes occasional nursing and rehabilitative care under the supervision of medical personnel. Custodial care is home care. It provides for the basic, non-medical day-to-day needs. Selecting an insurance provider: Shopping around for long-term care insurance is important because all policies are different and you need a policy that will fit your needs and budget. Here are a few questions that will help you decide. - Are benefits sent directly to the provider or do you have to pay the charges and receive reimbursement? -Who determines if the patient needs home health or nursing home care? -What level of care does the policy provide? -What is the waiting period from when the service begins to when benefits are paid? -Does the policy cover Alzheimer's disease and related disorders? The legalities of elder care: When you assume care of an elderly relative, there are many legal documents and formalities that may need to be completed. These should be taken care of as soon as possible and, if the person you
Senior Living - News you can use! are taking into your care can help you, it will make the process go more smoothly. Keep in mind that when someone completes these documents, they are, in fact, giving up some control of their own lives. Only a very close friend or family member with no conflicting motives should be given these powers. Letter of Instruction: A letter of instruction provides important information and instructions a caretaker may need. Will: A will designates who will receive major assets after a person dies. Smaller items such as heirlooms, furniture and other household goods, should be addressed in a separate testamentary letter, referenced in the will. Powers of Attorney: If the people under your care are unable to make decisions, you will need to have power of attorney to make these decisions for them. Of course, they will need to create powers of attorney before they are actually needed. There are two main types of powers of attorney: 1. A durable power of attorney gives a person authority to manage finances and other legal affairs if the person needing care is not capable of managing these. It can be long-term or short-term and allows the party that has power of attorney to use money to provide care, sign tax returns, handle investments and other important matters. 2. A healthcare power of attorney allows the person designated to make healthcare decisions if the person being cared for is unable to. For example, someone holding power of attorney may be able to decide against dangerous surgery if he or she feels that is in the patient's best interest. Living Will: A living will is a clear statement about wishes regarding artificial life support. If a person's brain is dead yet the body remains functioning only with the
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Stroke signs: Vital info everyone should know When someone is having a stroke, time isn't on your side — unless you act fast. How you react could be lifesaving. And it may mean the difference between a successful recovery and a lasting disability. So know what to look for — and what you should do. A stroke occurs when the brain doesn't get the oxygenrich blood it needs. Most often, that's because a blood clot has blocked a vessel. But it can also happen when bleeding occurs in the brain. Stroke symptoms come on suddenly — and can include: -Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg — on one side of the body -Dizziness, trouble walking, or loss of balance or coordination -Confusion, trouble speaking or trouble understanding
speech -Trouble seeing — in one or both eyes -Severe headache with no known cause Why is getting help quickly so important? When the brain doesn't get enough blood — or has a bleed — brain cells are damaged or die. As a result, a person may have paralysis, vision loss, and difficulty thinking and speaking. Besides saving lives, fast treatment may prevent these problems from becoming permanent. Remember: Someone having a stroke may not know it. So it could be up to you to get help. Call 911 the moment you suspect a stroke — in yourself or others — even if the symptoms went away after a few minutes. This could be a warning sign of a more serious stroke to come. Play it safe — make the call.
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Researchers collected data on 1.44 million people for 7 to 21 years and found that those who reported doing moderate to vigorous activity during their leisure time had: -42 percent lower risk of esophageal cancer -20-26 percent lower risk of liver, lung, kidney, stomach, or uterine cancer -10-15 percent lower risk of myeloma, colon, head and neck, rectal, bladder, and breast cancer
Even short bursts of walking or simple strength training exercises could lower blood sugar and insulin levels in those with type-2 diabetes. Scientists studied 24 sedentary overweight or obese adults with diabetes who spent a day sitting for eight hours. Then they had them break up the sitting with either a walk or strength exercises for three minutes every half hour, which resulted in lower blood sugar and insulin.
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Nuts have a large amount of nutrition packed into a tiny package. Eating nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet can be great for your heart. Besides being packed with protein, most nuts contain at least some of these heart-healthy substances: Unsaturated fats: The “good” fats in nuts can help lower cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids: Many nuts are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are a healthy form of fatty acids. Fiber: All nuts contain fiber, which helps lower your cholesterol. Fiber makes you feel full, so you eat less. Vitamin E: Vitamin E may help stop the development of plaques in your arteries, which causes them to narrow. Plant sterols: Some nuts contain plant sterols, a substance that can help lower your cholesterol. Plant sterols are often added to products like margarine and orange juice for additional health benefits, but sterols occur naturally in nuts. Wondering what amount is healthy to consume? Keep in mind that a large portion of nuts is fat, which equates to a large amount of calories. It is important to eat nuts in moderation. The American Heart Association recommends eating four servings of unsalted nuts a week. A serving is considered to be a small handful (1.5 ounces) of whole nuts.
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From January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 Fiscal Year: 2016 Accounting Period(s): 7-12
Fiscal Year 2016 Semi-Annual Report January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016 Accounting Periods 7-12
FUNDS DESCRIPTION 0001 0002 0007 0010 0011 0013 0014 0015 0016 0020 0023 0024 0027 0028 0029 0101 0102 0171 0187 1500 1501 1502 2000 2001 3566 3567 4000 4010 4100 4120 4140 4150 4200 4300 4400 4450 4700 4800 5010 5020 5030 5040 5090 5100 5120 5300 8500
BALANCE
GENERAL BASIC GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL JAIL ROOM & BOARD MH-DD SERVICES RURAL BASIC COMMISSARY PROFIT SHERIFF'S CANINE SHERIFF'S FORFEITURE SHERIFF'S FEDERAL FORFEITURE SECONDARY ROAD REAP RECORDER'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSERVATION RESERVE RECORDER'S STATE ELECTRONIC FEE CONSERVATION-NATURE CENTER DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 RM-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPLACE ADVANCE AUTO Capital Project-Jail Capital Project-Pictometry CAPITAL PROJECT-COMMUNICATIONS DEBT SERVICE TRUST & AGENCY DEBT ESCROW CONSERVATION FIDUCIARY CASH FIDUCIARY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES E911 COUNTY ASSESSOR COUNTY HOSPITAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SPECIAL APPRAISAL SCHOOLS AEA CORPORATIONS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TOWNSHIPS BRUC & TB ERADICATION AUTO TAX USE TAX POSTAGE ANTMCL GFT PBLC AWRNSS TRNSPLNT ADVANCE TAX UNAPPORTIONED TAX REDEMPTION RECORDERS ELECTRONIC FEE BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE COUNTY TOTALS $
BALANCE ON HAND
$
1,742,472.04 362,647.68 92,331.08 2,388,174.65 516,575.25 6,406.02 16,964.45 6,304.56 6,579.74 738,229.62 93,298.25 4,618.30 226,873.84 -279.88 5,892.34 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 257,835.16 2,925,267.73 0.00 0.00 47,169.02 310,629.64 175,894.11 16,189.59 3,275.46 0.00 228,821.51 14,474.31 36,697.96 -647.00 4,186.84 46.86 641,095.09 0.00 -1.00 162.60 6,371.00 0.00 2,314.00 354.01 2,460.97 10,883,736.76 $
RECEIPTS 2,265,728.65 925,739.76 40,311.31 491,781.86 1,333,048.24 7,153.13 508.35 14.87 3.30 2,794,789.35 283.56 2,017.27 18,507.84 0.00 13.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 220,808.35 31,924.24 0.00 0.00 39,064.71 197,091.44 154,988.73 479,898.86 97,091.94 0.00 6,773,904.78 430,646.67 2,700,409.92 12,023.00 131,422.41 1,492.09 3,223,368.32 0.00 8,896.50 724.99 17,273.00 0.00 88,170.12 2,000.00 4,284.00 22,495,385.53 $
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DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE
4,008,200.69 1,288,387.44 132,642.39 2,879,956.51 1,849,623.49 13,559.15 17,472.80 6,319.43 6,583.04 3,533,018.97 93,581.81 6,635.57 245,381.68 -279.88 5,906.31 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 478,643.51 2,957,191.97 0.00 0.00 86,233.73 507,721.08 330,882.84 496,088.45 100,367.40 0.00 7,002,726.29 445,120.98 2,737,107.88 11,376.00 135,609.25 1,538.95 3,864,463.41 0.00 8,895.50 887.59 23,644.00 0.00 90,484.12 2,354.01 6,744.97 33,379,122.29 $
2,557,940.11 825,477.12 70,000.00 404,186.27 1,204,409.51 0.00 10,000.00 4,900.00 0.00 2,912,525.92 9,494.31 1,658.90 13,284.85 0.00 5,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 386,835.00 74,385.00 0.00 0.00 67,591.95 170,840.24 172,167.54 483,422.46 97,804.86 0.00 6,824,908.67 433,730.62 2,678,572.83 7,102.00 134,166.62 1,503.09 3,303,608.49 0.00 8,896.50 733.59 0.00 0.00 88,223.12 2,039.00 4,982.70 22,961,241.27 $
1,450,260.58 462,910.32 62,642.39 2,475,770.24 645,213.98 13,559.15 7,472.80 1,419.43 6,583.04 620,493.05 84,087.50 4,976.67 232,096.83 -279.88 56.31 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 91,808.51 2,882,806.97 0.00 0.00 18,641.78 336,880.84 158,715.30 12,665.99 2,562.54 0.00 177,817.62 11,390.36 58,535.05 4,274.00 1,442.63 35.86 560,854.92 0.00 -1.00 154.00 23,644.00 0.00 2,261.00 315.01 1,762.27 10,417,881.02
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Beginning Balance + Total Receipts
$
OUTSTANDING CHECKS/WARRANTS 77,559.61 29,184.28 0.00 1,309.96 12,717.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 163,445.32 0.00 0.00 296.00 0.00 47.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,259.66 5,199.64 21,596.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $ 315,616.88
DISBURSEMENTS
CURRENT TAX TREASURER'S ORDERS PAID 12,478,268.00 INTEREST ON CURRENT TAX REDEMPTION 41,591.00 I hereby certify the above report to be a true and accurate account of transactions during the period(s) specified. DELINQUENT TAX MOTOR VEHICLE FEES TO CO. 3,841.00 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAX MOTOR VEHICLE TO STATE 875.00 GRAIN AUDITORS CHECK'S ISSUED 1,506.00 MOBILE HOME TAXES TRANSFERS 14,396.00 INT ON MOBILE HOME TAX 947.00 SPEC ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED 12,023.00 COUNTY SHARE SPECIAL COSTS 218.00 TRANSFERS 1,071,377.00 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 7,130,757.20 BUS PROP TAX CREDIT/REPLAC 637,320.12 LOW INCOME ELDERLY CREDIT 37,556.00 HOMESTEAD 478,136.09 MOBILE HOMES CREDIT 347.00 MILITARY CREDIT 0.00 FAMILY FARM 139,371.16 UR-UTILITY 324,887.00 COUNTY MV TRANSFER 121,968.96
22,495,385.53
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CHG IN OUTSTANDING TOTAL ADJ DISBURSMENTS ENDING BALANCE
33,379,122.29
Ending Balance + Adj Expend
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TOTAL
10,883,736.76 RECEIPTS
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10,659,708.06 88,223.12 121,968.96 3,194,811.71 7,998,710.03 1,071,377.00
23,134,798.88 173,557.61 22,961,241.27 10,417,881.02 $
33,379,122.29
I hereby certify the above report to be a true and accurate account of transactions during the period(s) specified. Amy Wright Buchanan County Treasurer
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SUMMARY OF CITY OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2016-476 City of Independence Ordinance No. 2016-476 was adopted by the Independence City Council on August 22, 2016. This Ordinance amends the Code of Ordinance of the City of Independence, IA 2011 by amending provisions pertaining to Section 55.12 Quarantine Requirements by repealing the section and replacing it with a new section to give law enforcement the authority to seize an animal in violation of the Code of Ordinances: An ofďŹ cial copy of Ordinance No. 2016-476 is on ďŹ le at City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of this summary. /s/ Jeena Lynch, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors August 15, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the August 8th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor in the amount of $922.24. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the ďŹ reworks permit application for Andrew Miller, 2232 130th St., Stanley, September 3, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to appoint Anita Miller to the Conservation Board to ďŹ ll the term ending December 31, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to appoint Brad Bleichner to the Compensation Commission and to the Magistrate Commission to ďŹ ll the term ending January 1, 2020. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with George Lake, Economic Development Director for an annual update. No ofďŹ cial action was taken by the Board. The Board met with Brian Schoon from INRCOG to discuss the housing study planning agreement. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STAFF OF THE IOWA NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, Buchanan County (hereinafter referred to as the County) has agreed to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement creating the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (hereinafter referred to as the Planning Agency) and is a member in good standing; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to engage the Planning Agency to update their Housing Needs Assessment; and WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement gives the Planning Agency the responsibility outlined in Chapter 28E, Code of Iowa: NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors that the Planning Agency be retained to update its Housing Needs Assessment. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors authorize the Chairman to sign said agreement. Passed this 15th day of August 2016. Mr. Schoon updated the Board on the progress of the HMP grant. No ofďŹ cial action was taken by the Board. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following business permit applications: Todd Perkins, d/b/a Perkins Excavating, 1743 150th St., Hazleton, excavating business; and Steve Matteson, d/b/a Indee Auto, 1690 150th St., Hazleton, vehicle sales and repair business. All in favor, motion carried. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented information regarding the placement of utility lines in the right-of-way. Eric Gamm from West Union Trenching presented additional information. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to allow the placement of utilities in the shoulder of the county road. On roll call vote: Ayes – Gaffney and Gissel; Nay – Shonka. Motion carried. Engineer Keierleber presented information regarding placing tile crossings on county roads for pumping manure. Keierleber stated the advantage for the county is to save on the wear and tear on the roads and bridges. Dave Hoefer from Hoefer Pumping Inc., presented information regarding the placement of tile and asked the county to cost share the placement. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to participate in the cost share by providing the pipe with the property owner paying for the placement. All in favor, motion carried. Engineer Keierleber presented the plans for the bridge construction on York Ave. north of 250th St. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the plans on FHWA #81770, project #BROS-C010-(97)--5F-10. All in favor, motion carried.
Engineer Keierleber presented information on prioritizing bridge construction projects. No ofďŹ cial action was taken by the Board. Supervisor Gissel presented quotes for fence replacement on the county pasture property as follows: Craig Corkery, $15,848 and Doug Novak d/b/a Novak Fencing Inc. $16,250. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the bid from Craig Corkery in the amount of $15,848. All in favor, motion carried. Supervisor Shonka presented quotes for repairs to the kitchen at the Senior Citizen Center building as follows: replacement of lighting and fans – Smedley Electric Inc. $4,264 and Gary’s Electric $5,750; installation of new ceiling – John Kortenkamp $2,355. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the quote from Smedley Electric Inc. in the amount of $4,264 and John Kortenkamp in the amount of $2,355. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with Matt Even and Kris Holle to discuss the request for vacation accrual for Ms. Holle to include her part-time service years. Also present was Deputy Auditor, Karen Stephenson. Ms. Holle worked part-time for the county for nine full years prior to going full-time effective July 1, 2011. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve three weeks’ vacation per year for Kris Holle effective July 1, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolutions. On roll call voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-57 WHEREAS, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from general basic fund and rural services basic fund to the secondary road fund during the 2016-2017 budget year; and WHEREAS, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The total maximum transfer from the rural services basic fund to the secondary road fund for the ďŹ scal year beginning July 1, 2016 shall not exceed the sum of $1,497,477 from the rural basic fund; which includes $550,000 of local option tax dollars and $75,000 from the general basic fund. Section 2. The total transfers to the secondary road fund shall not exceed the amount speciďŹ ed in Section 1. Section 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1, the amount of any transfer shall not exceed available fund balances in the transferring fund. Section 5. The Auditor is directed to correct her books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer and County Engineer of the amounts of said transfers. Passed this 15th day of August 2016. RESOLUTION 16-58 BE IT RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approves the transfer from the General Fund to the Supplemental Fund for operating expenses in the amount of $400,000. Passed this 15th day of August 2016. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the maintenance contract renewal with Brecke Mechanical Contractors for the heating and cooling units for the correctional facility in the amount of $4,936.00 and authorize the chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the July ďŹ nancial report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the July Health Insurance Trust ďŹ nancial report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the FY16 Annual REAP report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the FY16 Local Effort Provision worksheet for secondary road funding. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 11:39 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor
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The Winthrop City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing a Special Permit, in the Restricted Residence District, for Janet and James James, 315 W Hamilton, Winthrop, Iowa, for the construction of a shed on the adjoining lot to the north. The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winthrop City Hall Building. Anyone wishing to be heard is urged to attend.
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Understanding Social Security By Jason Alderman
Since its creation in 1935, Social Security has provided countless Americans with a degree of financial stability through its retirement, disability and survivor benefits. While never intended to fully support people when they retire, Social Security provides many retirees with their only safety net against poverty. So naturally, concerns about its solvency make headlines. Whether you’re a boomer, already retired, or much younger and paying into the program, here’s a brief guide to how Social Security retirement benefits work: Eligibility. Generally, after you’ve contributed to Social Security for at least 10 years you become eligible to collect a retirement benefit. Those who haven’t worked sufficient years may also qualify based on their spouse’s work record.
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