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Local trick-or-treat times Drivers throughout the area are encouraged to use caution tonight, Oct. 31, and watch out for trick-ortreaters on the streets. Children will be going door-todoor from 5-7 p.m. in Rockwell, Thornton, Swaledale and Dougherty. Meservey’s trick-or-trick time is set from 4:30-7 p.m., while Sheffield’s is scheduled from 5:30-8 p.m. tonight.

Sheffield Craft Show, Nov. 2 Whether you’re looking for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers, you’re sure to find unique gifts during Sheffield’s 10th Annual Craft & Holiday Show on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school gym. More than 30 vendors different will be offering their wares, from customized West Fork clothing to homemade jams and one-of-a-kind seasonal decorations. Consultants will also be in attendance from BeautiControl, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Wildtree and Tastefully Simple and Scentsy – just to name a few. “The Sheffield Craft and Holiday Show is a primary fund-raiser for West Fork Girl Scouts from kindergarten through high school seniors,� says Nancy Retz, West Fork Girl Scouts Service Unit Leader. “Funds raised help offset costs for the West Fork troops, including Girl Scout day camp. Not only is this craft show great event, but it’s benefiting a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!�

Thornton Bake Sale The Thornton United Methodist Church will hold a coffe and bake sale on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The sale will feature homemadenoodles as well as donut holes.

Swaledale library levy Nov. 5 Submitted by Heather Jones, Library Director Residents of Swaledale will be asked to consider a measure on the Nov. 5, 2013, ballot that would dedicate levy funds to the daily operations of the library in the city of Swaledale. A library levy could provide an increase in hours, additional learning opportunities, increased programming, more current materials and so much more. This simple vote (only 27 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value) is a great way to support your local library in a huge way!

Fri. deadline for city election absentee ballot requests Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz is reminding eligible Iowans that Friday, Nov. 1, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for the upcoming city elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5. To receive an absentee ballot in the mail for city elections, local county auditors must receive the completed absentee ballot request form no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. “I hope all eligible Iowans take full advantage of their right to vote in the upcoming city elections,� Schultz said. “The deadline for local county auditors to receive requested absentee ballots by mail is Friday, Nov. 1.� Iowans can download the State of Iowa Official Absentee Ballot Request Form from www.sos.iowa.gov and return it to your local county auditor’s office or visit your local county auditor’s office to fill out a paper copy. Iowans that do not request an absentee ballot by the deadline can vote in person at the local county auditor’s office between now and Nov. 4, or head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5. “Most Iowans go to vote in person on Election Day and I hope every eligible Iowan makes sure their vote is cast in the city elections,� Schultz said. Iowans with further questions regarding their voter registration or the location of their polling place are encouraged to contact their local county auditor’s office.

Community Calendar Sunday, Nov. 3 4-H Fall Awards Banquet, 6-8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Clear Lake Monday, Nov. 4 City of Thornton Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, Thornton Tuesday, Nov. 5 Fall Master Gardener Class – Turf, 6:309:30 p.m., CG Co. Extension Office Wednesday, Nov. 6 Ornamental & Turfgrass Applicator Training, 1:30-4 p.m., CG Co. Extension Office

Good Luck at State West Fork Cross Country Runners!

In this issue: Courthouse ................................... page 5 Public Notices ........................... pages 5-7 Sample Ballots ......................... pages 6&7 Area Sports ..................................page 10 Classifieds ............................... pages 8&9

By Nick Pedley Mix, roll, cut, repeat. That was the mantra for the assembly line of volunteer noodlemakers at the First United Methodist Church in Thornton last week. A dozen West Fork students from Belva Payton’s food and nutrition class, along with members of the United Methodist Women, spent two afternoons making 80 pounds of homemade noodles Tuesday and Thursday. The finished product will be sold at the UMW’s annual bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 2. “A lot of our members, they’re getting older. All this standing around while we make the noodles gets kind of hard,� said UMW member Shirley Schmidt. “Without the kids’ help, we probably wouldn’t be able to do it.� Students and UMW volunteers proved to be an efficient team. One group mixed the dough, one group rolled it flat and one group sent it through the slicer to be cut into strips. The fourth group then spread them out on tables to air dry. The handmade noodles have become somewhat of a staple at Thornton. The UMW members couldn’t come to a consensus on when they first started making them, but all agreed on one thing: it’s been a while. “A long, long time – put it that way,� said UMW member Karen Ries. “We’ve been making these as far back as I can remember.� The noodles became a tradition over the years, but so too has the high school students’ help. Payton said she started taking her classes to assist with the annual project eight years ago and hasn’t missed since. “They’ve got so few members, so if we didn’t help them, they wouldn’t be able to do it,� she explained. “We use it as a community service project for the kids and I think they enjoy it.� The students get a thorough lesson on how to make noodles even though it might not be in the curriculum at school. All that goes into the recipe are eggs, flour, milk, oil and a little bit of elbow grease, which

Above: Cody Wegner, left, catches a batch of fresh cut noodles as Jacob Eliason, right, feeds the machine last Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Thornton. Below: Fresh noodles were laid on tables to dry over night after they were cut into thin strips. (Photos by Nick Pedley) is much less complicated than some of the other things they’ve cooked up this year. Apple crisp, cake and salsa are just a few things the class has tackled. “There’s a lot of hands-on stuff, which is nice,� said West Fork sophomore Jacy Guerrero. The students were quite nimble with their work despite being noodle novices – every square inch of the drying tables were covered within an hour of starting. According to Schmidt, the group usually sells out each year and raises around $250 from the noodles alone. All proceeds from the bake sale go towards the UMW’s many projects and betterment initiatives. “I think there’s usually a lot of stuff going on that day [Nov. 2], but we hope people make the circuit and stop by our bake sale,� said Schmidt.

Two vying for Rockwell mayor’s seat Compiled by Nick Pedley Editor’s note: This is Part II of the Pioneer Enterprise’s two-part election special. Candidates for the Rockwell mayor’s office were mailed a questionnaire at the beginning of the month regarding their background, campaign and platform. Both mayoral candidates, Don Brown and Bill “Spud� Sheldon, returned their responses. The two men are competing for the spot being vacated by outgoing mayor Steve Karabatsos on the Nov. 5 ballot. The questions were listed as follows: 1. Provide information on your background—how long you’ve lived in the community, family, current job, etc. 2. Have you ever held elected office or been involved with any type of committee or board? 3. In your opinion, what are the main issues facing the community? 4. What attributes or skills do you bring to the mayor’s office? 5. Are there any projects you’d like to see completed or started by the city? 6. Why are you running? 7. Is there anything else you’d like to add? The Pioneer Enterprise edited for spelling errors and grammatical mistakes only. The following is each candidate’s response to the questionnaire. Unanswered questions are denoted with the letters “N/A.� Don Brown 1. I have lived in Rockwell

since 1985, married, wife Carrie. I have two grown boys. Self-employed at North Iowa Scuba and B&B Home Improvements. Past city council for four years, and mayor for eight years. 2. One term as city councilman and four terms as mayor, both in Rockwell. 3. Main issue facing Rockwell, as well as all small towns: keeping needed services and business in a small town without having to raise taxes. Trying to preserve our quality of life. 4. As a business owner, I understand that many things in government need to run like a business, stay within budgets, make cuts where needed, and make things run more efficiently. Plus, with four years on the city council and eight as mayor, I have an understanding of city government. 5. We as a town have done a really good job of bringing in small businesses and new housing, I am glad to have been a part of that. Now we need to focus on existing areas of town, to improve that area, as well as our main street. We have a strong Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation that can play a big part in that. 6. To continue on with plans that are currently in place and help provide direction to the council. With over half of the council seats open this year and no incumbents, hopefully I’ll help to guide the new council members along the way. 7. N/A MAYOR to Page2

Youngsters attending the Thornton Library’s Halloween party last Thursday were front row, left to right: AJ Anderson, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle; Cade Pals, Army soldier; and Rachel Sandry, vampire. Back row: Caylin Cooling, Cleopatra; Kimber Hansen, zombie bride; Taylar Dawkins, and Deanna Black, angel. (Photo by Nick Pedley)


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