The
Ogden Reporter
DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY VOLUME 138
OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013
Dr. Elbert is a presenter at Meeting of the Minds
Now taking registrations for kindergarten Howe Elementary is collecting names of students eligible to enter Kindergarten in Ogden for the 20142015 school year. The registration will take place at Howe during the month of October and during conferences on Tuesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. each day. Students who are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are those who have turned five on or before September 15, 2014. Parents will be asked for their child’s name, birth date, address, phone number and preschool attendance. This information will be helpful to the school for future planning, to notify parents of upcoming parent meetings, kindergarten visitation, and any other information that parents will need to know in regard to kindergarten for next fall. To register please call the Howe School office at 275-2795. Parents who have already notified the school about their kindergarten child need not register again.
On October 5 and 6, Dr. Rick Elbert was one of the presenters at the Meeting of the Minds X held by the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society at Palmer College in Davenport, IA. Doctors of Chiropractic who have been in chiropractic practice over 20 years are allowed to attend the Meeting of the Minds. Dr. Elbert’s presentation was on correcting lower back, pelvis and sacral problems. It included anatomical and biomechanical considerations of the lumbar, spine, sacrum and pelvis as well as case studies and X-ray presentations. Dr. Elbert is the past president of Gonstead Clinical Studies Society and practices at Functional Chiropractic in Ogden.
Wassenaar competes for Miss Iowa Donna Ohlson, left, and Lori Anderson, show off the beautiful quilt given away at Oktoberfest. More photos from Ogden’s annual fall event can be found on page nine.
Another Oktoberfest is behind us
EMILY WASSENAAR Pageant participant One of the year’s most anticipated events, the Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA competitions were held Sunday, Oct. 13 in Newton. Competing from the Ogden area was Emily Wassenaar. She is sponsored by Manson Red Power, Plahn Farms, Pat Clemons, Russell Wealth Management, Ogden Total Fitness, The Lucky Pig Pub & Grill, Plahn & Simple Designs and Kyndra Sundell Photography. Wassenaar entered the contest in the past two years, winning the Spirit of Miss USA Award both times. This year over $1.3 million in scholarships will be available at the pageant, and 30 contestants at this year’s pageants will be receiving college scholarship. In addition, this year’s state title holders each received thousands of dollars in prizes and awards. The competition consists of three proportional segments: evening gown, fitness/swimwear and personality interview. Eligible young women must be between the ages of 13 and 26 and be unmarried resident of Iowa.
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This year’s Oktoberfest turned out a little soggy with a drizzle that turned into a light rain. It is October, so many came prepared with jackets and sweatshirts to ward off the fall chill a week ago Sunday. What draws people to this annual event? How about the foot-tapping polka music. Or the festive fall decorations. Or the fun games for children. Or better yet, the great food. All of the above add to the festive
atmosphere. This year, Kenny Brink was winner of the handmade quilt. Lynn Smith was pleasantly surprised at the number of participants in the spelling bee. Winners were: Second grade: First, Maddie Morgan; second, Grace Black; third, Xanden Betts. Third grade: First, Melody Betts; second, Alex Wilson; third, Hunter Wisecup. Fourth grade: First, Sam Black; second, R. J. Ellsworth.
Sixth grade: First, Hailey Clubine; second, Alex Bebb; third, Emma Miller. Seventh grade: First, Tayvian Martin; second, Jacob Laws, third, Emma Clayton. Eighth grade: First, Bronson Rogillio; second, Madison Motz; third, Patrick Glenn. Crop Walk Results This year’s Crop Walk exceeded expectations by bringing in a total of $1,471 to help fight hunger.
Habitat is seeking partner family Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce plans to build a new house in Boone in 2014 and is actively seeking a partner family for that home. To assist potential families in understanding how the Habitat home ownership program works, along with providing help in completing an application, two free public information sessions have been scheduled in October. The dates and times are Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in the Habitat for Humanity office at 720 Story Street.
Celebrating Boone’s Habitat for Humanity home repairs When meager retirement or disability checks are stretched just to cover basic living expenses, there is little chance for paying thousands of dollars to a contractor when a roof fails or windows and doors leak. Paint may peel badly while siding crumbles, but without access to significant dollars all hope for addressing the problems is lost. Two homeowners in Boone, however, recently found hope and much more through the Helping Hands home repair program offered by Habitat for Humanity. Now that their projects are complete, a sense of pride now sits where despair and embarrassment had been before. It was no secret to anyone who
Enjoying a tasty corn dog at Oktoberfest. -Photos by Kathy Pierce
drove along West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue that Viola Williams’ roof has been in terrible shape for many years. With the front window broken and a flimsy screen door last painted years ago when a porch was attached, it was obvious to most that this home and homeowner were in trouble. Fast forward to today and you see a remarkable transition by Habitat for Humanity volunteers that took 80 year-old Viola’s house from eye sore to attractive and efficient once again. Patricia Brown’s home had problems that were not as noticeable from the street, but up close you could easily see the challenge
of failing windows, siding that was crumbling and severe water drainage issues. Most troubling was two sets of steep front steps without railings that had to be navigated in all types of weather by the owner. Unpleasant for most, but all the more dangerous for Pat who endures a physical leg disability. Habitat volunteers replaced the entire entry and approaching sidewalk with new materials meeting City of Boone Building Code with sturdy hand rails and attractive design. Failed windows were replaced, a new entry door installed, siding replaced and painted, the list goes on and on. Where not long ago all she saw were obstacles to staying in
Roger Eshelman demonstrates the oldfashioned way of shelling corn
her home, Pat Brown now rests easy knowing she has many trouble-free years ahead. As when Habitat for Humanity builds a new home, these two homeowners will be repaying the cost of materials and subcontracted services used in repairing their homes through a zero-percent interest loan. It is this hand-up approach that allows homeowners to maintain pride while helping to assure additional families can be helped in coming years. To celebrate completion of these HABITAT HOME REPAIR continued on page five
Beggar’s Night is Fri., Nov. 1 Beggar’s Night in Ogden will be Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Once again children are invited to trick or treat on main street as well as in the neighborhoods. Trunk or Treat will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Trick or treaters are instructed to follow in one direction as they go from trunk to trunk. Adults are encouraged to put on a costume, decorate a trunk, pickup box, or even the back of a van and have fun with all the little goblins. You are asked to back straight up (perpendicular) with your trunk open to the sidewalk. For more information, contact Georga Lingren at 275-2743 (evenings).
4-H County Council plans party Fourth through eighth graders are invited to a Halloween Party Sunday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Community Building at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The Halloween Party is a safe fun event planned by the Boone County 4-H Council. The Council is a group of 4-’ers in grades ninth through twelfth from all over the county. Participants can wear their Halloween costumes and play fun games led by the council members. 4-H members and non-4-H members are welcome.
Halloween at Ogden Manor Your are invited to trick or treat at Ogden Manor Friday, Nov. 1 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. To surprise residents this year, the Manor is asking the community’s help during the week of Oct. 20 to the 26. It is called reverse trick-or-treating. You or your group can stop by, in costume, and provide treats for the residents. Please call ahead so the staff can plan accordingly. Questions can be directed to Ogden Manor’s activity director Rose Fowler at 275-2481.
Sawyer and Case Curry test out their artistic abilities at the pumpkin-painting table.