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| September 4, 2013|Volume 124| Issue 36

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Delmer Zinnel Inducted Into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Circus comes to town

On Aug. 26, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus put on two performances at the Calhoun County Expo grounds in Rockwell City. (Graphic-Advocate photo by Ken Ross)

Masons gather in Rockwell City

Twin Lakes Masonic Lodge #478 in Rockwell City hosted the Grand Lodge of Iowa officers on the evening, Aug.12. The Masons from across the state, led by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bryce B. Hildreth of Ankeny, helped raise Iowa State Highway Patrolman, Neil Morenz, of Rockwell City to the sublime degree of Master Mason. They also honored Rockwell City’s Paul Zimbeck who was made a Master Mason in Dec.1939 and going on 74 years of continuous Freemasonry. Harold Barkley, Rockwell City, was given special recognition of his untiring work in Masonry and as one of two Past Grand Masters in attendance.

The Masonic Lodge in Rockwell City has present membership that dates back as far as 1939.

The Twin Lakes Masonic Lodge #478 in Rockwell City hosted the Grand Lodge of Iowa officers from across the state.

Youth groups begin new year The Gathering (4th-6th grades) and REACH (7th-12th grades) youth groups will meet at the Lake City Union Church on Wednesday, Sept. 11 (not at Goins Park as originally stated). Gathering students will ride the Kids Spot bus immediately following school. Parents, families and students of all 4th through 12th grade stude3nts may arrive at 5:45 p.m. for a pork loin dinner, introduction of leaders and staff, an overview of programs and a special worship at the church. Everything is provided. The Gathering and REACH are Christ centered youth

programs open to everyone of all faiths. The format is youth friendly, opening with a meal, followed by a 30-minute whole group lesson, and 30 minute discussion in small groups (6 to 8 students grouped according to age) with a group leader. Topics relevant to the students along with scripture will be the focus of this program. There will be videos, music, guest speakers and activities. Email questions to lcucythministry@gmail.com or call Pastor Beth at the church office 712-464-3221, Janelle Nesbitt at 712-210-1585 or Nick Gorden at 712210-0368.

GOP event attended by Lt. Gov,; senate candidates

Delmer Zinnel of Rockwell City was inducted into the 2013 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 18. Eighty-three Iowa counties participated this year and selected 110 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4-H Foundation as they were introduced on stage and honored at a reception following the ceremony. A humble man, Delmer Zinnel says he did it just because he loves kids. Following a pretty successful 4-H career, which included winning top honors in livestock judging at the Iowa State Fair in 1948, and being selected to attend National 4-H Congress in Chicago, Delmer went on to serve his country during the Korean War. When he returned, he did what came natural to him, he farmed. While farming and raising a family, Delmer shared his knowledge on raising cattle and refinishing wood with young 4-H members in the community. When his two children became old enough to join 4-H, Delmer stepped up and volunteered to be a 4-H leader, for 10 years. During that time Delmer remembers holding several livestock fitting workshops at his farm. He knew that to have a winner in the arena, the process started when selecting an animal. Therefore, he taught kids how to select an animal, how to feed and care for it properly, how to groom it, how to show it, and what a judge was looking for. Besides being a club leader and conducting workshops, Delmer also

Delmer Zinnel

judged several livestock shows. He knew his cattle well. One time he was sitting in a movie and leaned over and told his wife, “I don’t know who that actor is, but the animal in the picture behind him is Tomahawk”. He had recognized the animal which had won several purebred shows. Although he had a strong background in cattle, Delmer encouraged the youth to take advantage of all opportunities 4-H had to offer and encouraged them to also exhibit static exhibits and participate in communications events. One presentation he recalls advanced to the Iowa State Fair had two youth demonstrating the proper way to cross fences while hunting and carrying a gun. During the presentation, another youth off stage popped a balloon with a pin, which really got everyone’s attention. Delmer has many more fond memories of 4-H as both a youth and as an adult. Delmer wants kids to know there are people who support them and want to see them succeed and he is

one of them. The message he would like all kids to remember is, “Keep a good attitude and keep everything in perspective because this is not the end, rather it is just the beginning” Counties select inductees for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall 4-H program, said Jill Mims, Calhoun County Youth Coordinator. Many inductees served as club leaders, youth mentors, fair superintendents or fair board members, Iowa State University Extension county council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones or ISU Extension and Outreach staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the counties and state to recognize and celebrate 4-H volunteers and staff who have shown outstanding service and dedication to Iowa’s 4-H program,” said Chris Gleason, 4-H youth program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2002 to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of 4-H. A display of previous honorees was available for viewing at the 2013 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibits Building. Information about 2013 inductees and previous inductees to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame is available on the Foundation website, organized by year and by county. Go to www. iowa4hfoundation.org/ and select “Recognition.”

Lake City included in monitor upgrade By Ken Ross Graphic-Advocate Editor A story that all users of technology, particularly those in high-tech fields, is familiar with is technology becoming outdated almost as soon as it is purchased. Kerrie Hull, EMS director for Calhoun County, explained to the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors that the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Ambulance Service out of Lake City had not originally planned on upgrading to the new heart monitor/ defibrillators being purchased by the county ambulance service because of the recent purchase of LifePak 15 systems for the SMCH ambulances. The county is purchasing two state of the art monitor/defibrillators for ambulances that operate out of Rockwell City as well as one for the Farnhamville ambulance and one for the Lohrville ambulance. Hull explained that the Farnhamville and Lohrville ambulance services don’t generate enough revenue to buy that kind of equipment. The new monitor/defibrillator provides feedback during CPR that previously wasn’t available. It also has a filter enabling those operating the equipment to see what the rhythm underneath is, so ‘time off the chest’ is minimized. Hull said, Matt Ringgenberg, director of emergency services at SMCH, participated in training on the new equipment.

“After seeing what we’re doing and what the monitors are, Matt wants to be a part of it. I think it’s an excellent idea, it would give everybody the same capabilities,” Hull said. The two monitor/defibrillators for the SMCH ambulances will add another $53,000 to the cost of the purchase already approved by the supervisors for the other ambulances.

Unfortunately, the LifePak 15 has a trade-in value of only a third of its $30,00 (for two) cost. The original purchase agreement allowed two years to pay without added interest for the purchase.

By Ken Ross Graphic-Advocate Editor Calhoun County computer committee members Joan Wagner, county assessor, and Kathy Bennett, county recorder, joined Judy Howrey, county auditor, in discussing recommendations to the board of supervisors about planned computer upgrades for departments. The capital improvement funds have been used to purchase upgrades in computer equipment beyond what is contained in each department’s budget because the county had fallen behind in computer hardware and software. The committee members noted that some of the department heads have been requesting more help with computer expense from the capital projects fund but the supervisors might want to decide not to continue

purchases from that fund in the future rather than from specific department budgets. There is about $25,000 in capital project funds to pay for the latest planned upgrades, which will purchase two desktop and four laptop computers plus almost $12,000 for software and equipment purchases for the county attorney’s office, the one department that remains seriously far behind in computer technology. These purchases can be made without an amendment in the present fiscal year’s budget. Scott Jacobs, supervisor, said that if department heads want additional equipment for their departments they need to appear before the supervisors to explain why. The supervisors approved only the upgrades as previously planned.

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County considers computer upgrades

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, three of the six Republican candidates for U.S. Senate and other state and county officials attended an Aug. 29 Calhoun County Republican Family Picnic at the Rockwell City Community Center. (Graphic-Advocate photo by Ken Ross)


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