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Firemen’s Pork Loin Supper Sheffield Firemen will be serving up their annual Pork Loin Supper on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the fire station in downtown Sheffield. Pork loin, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, lemonade and coffee will be served from 5 until 7 p.m. The meal is free-will donation. West Fork seeks parent involvement on advisory committees
Sheffield Lions Fall Breakfast Sheffield Lions will be serving up their annual Fall Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Sheffield Inn. All you can eat breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, link sausage, biscuits & gravy and cinnamon rolls will be served from 7 a.m. to noon. Free-will donations will be shared by the West Fork Dance Team and the Sheffield Lions Club.
A Historical Look at Nora Springs, Iowa Guided tour on Saturday 12 October 2013 at 1:30 pm. It starts at the Adam’s House located at the intersection of S Gaylord Street and 1st Street SW, Nora Springs. Also the Volkman Blacksmith Shop, and the Memories Building in the Nora Springs community will be presented by LeNore Forbes. She is a longtime resident involved in the Nora Springs Historical Society and a member of NCIGS. Mark your calendar and call LeNore at 641-749-5505 for more information about this event. The Public is always welcome to join us while we take a trip back in time and learn about this interesting rural farm community. This presentation is sponsored by the North Central Iowa Genealogical Society of Mason City.
90th Birthday Wilmer Walton will celebrate his 90th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, with a card shower. Birthday wishes may be sent to Wilbur at 1136 230th Street, Sheffield, IA 50475.
Community Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 3 CAL Community Blood Drive, Latimer Community Center, 104 N Akir St., 1:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 Retired Sukup Employee Coffee, 7-9 a.m. at Sheffield Inn. Saturday, Oct. 5 An Evening Like it Used to Be – A recreation of early 20th century entertainment: 1921 Buster Keaton silent movie “Cops,� accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra. 7 p.m. at the Windsor Theatre, Hampton. Tuesday, Oct. 8 AA Meeting at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, at 8 p.m. Sheffield American Legion Harlo Ray Massee Post #277 meet. 4-H Fire Up Event. 6 p.m. Maynes Grove Park, Hwy 65, south of Hampton Wednesday, Oct. 9 Treat a Farmer to Lunch, 4-H Scholarship Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hampton Fareway parking lot. Saturday, Oct. 12 4-H Family Night at the Movies, 7 p.m. at the Windsor Theatre, Hampton Monday, Oct. 14 Your Money Your Future, 6-8 p.m., Franklin Co Extension office Tuesday, Oct. 15 AA Meeting at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 CPAT: Aquatic, Forest & Roadside Pest Management, 9 a.m., Franklin Co. Extension office, pre-registration is required. Friday, Oct. 18 Flu Vaccination Clinic, Franklin Medical Center, Hampton, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 4-H Shooting Sports – Archery, 2:30 p.m., Franklin Co. Conservation Shed, Hampton
In this issue: Courthouse/Obituary .... page 6 Public Notices ................ page 6 Area Sports ..................... page 9 Classifieds ...................... page 10
Objection dismissed:
Bogue’s eligibility upheld at special hearing By Nick Pedley Sheffield mayoral candidate Sheri Bogue was guaranteed a spot on the Nov. 5 election ballot Monday night when a threemember panel dismissed an objection that claimed she wasn’t a city resident. A special hearing was held at City Hall to determine whether or not Bogue fit all the necessary criteria of an eligible candidate. An objection was received Sept. 23 challenging her candidacy based on the grounds that she didn’t live within the city limits, which would have disqualified her from the Nov. 5 ballot. However, Bogue presented Sheffield Mayor Jim Saylor, Councilman Kenny Berding and City Clerk Amanda Dannen with numerous mail items and legal documents that proved her residence at 214 E. Gilman St. “Ultimately, the question comes down to what is a person’s intention with regards to where their home is?� asked Bogue’s attorney, Brian Miller. “With the documents that you’ve been provided and what Sheri has said to you, there’s no question that her home is 214 East Gilman. No one has proven or shown otherwise.� Lease agreements and voter
registration documents verified that Bogue has lived at her current residence since 1995. However, Saylor and Berding were reluctant to dismiss the objection after recent statements made by Bogue raised alarms for the two men. Bogue stated during an interview in the Sept. 26 edition of the Sheffield Press that she moved outside the city limits a year ago, but never changed her mailing address or information on her voter’s registration. Bogue admitted to telling the newspaper she moved, but said she failed to elaborate on the circumstances that led to her statement. Within the past year, Bogue’s son, Tony, went through a divorce with his spouse. Bogue worked out an agreement with her landlord that allowed her son and his kids to stay at the residence at 214 E. Gilman St., while they got back on their feet. Depending on the night, Bogue sleeps at a residence outside of Sheffield’s city limits. However, she stays in town at 214 E. Gilman St., three to four nights each week to watch her grandkids when Tony has to go to work early the following morning. Bogue said she considers the house to be her perma-
nent address, and showed that it has always remained her legal place of residence. “I do sometimes sleep outside of town, as many of us do, and I don’t call that a home. It’s not a legal residence, I never changed anything to say that I do live out there,� she said. “I don’t see anything that causes that to not make me a resident of the City of Sheffield. And being a resident of the City of Sheffield, I have all the same rights as everyone has no matter how many nights a week I put my head somewhere else to rest.� Despite her testimony, Berding and Saylor remained stuck on Bogue’s statement in the newspaper. Miller pointed out that no statute within the Iowa Code requires an eligible candidate to sleep a certain number of nights at their legal residence each week, and reiterated that his client had lived at the same address for nearly 20 years. Bouge again explained the circumstances that led to her current arrangement. She said she stays with her son and grandkids for half the week and spends the rest of the evenings outside of town. She said the only thing she’s moved out of the house at 214 E. Gilman St., is
a dresser and some clothes. “If you go down to that house 95 percent of the things belong to me. Dishes, furniture, appliances, clothes – everything‌ that house is still furnished with my belongings,â€? said Bouge. “How is that not my home? Just because I don’t sleep there five nights a week? It’s still my home.â€? Saylor and Berding still weren’t sold despite Bogue’s emotional testimony. “I really take this quote to heart, and I know a lot of people in town do,â€? Berding said, referring to her comments in the newspaper. Miller pointed out that Bogue’s son, Tony, and landlord, Jon Schmitt, were in attendance and asked if either Berding or Saylor wanted to verify the evidence presented during the hearing. Saylor obliged, and asked both men whether or not Bogue’s claims were true. “Her physical address – where she lives – would be 214 East Gilman,â€? said Schmitt. “She stays out there [outside of town] once in a while. She comes and goes as she wants.â€? Tony offered similar testimony. BOGUE to page 10
Clarification on Residency of Sheri Bogue, candidate for Mayor Written By Sheri Bogue In the September 26, 2013 issue of the Sheffield Press the article regarding my objection to run for Mayor I had told to reporter, Nick Pedley, that a year ago I moved outside of the city limits. I need to make a correction on the wording of that. To this day I have not moved out of Sheffield. In May of 2012 it was discussed with Jon Schmitt, a friend and landlord about the possibility of me staying at his home to allow my son and his children to have a place to live. My son, Tony was separated from his wife and staying in a basement room of one of his friends. Tony has two young children and this was no way for them to live for an extended period of time. For the past 18 years my home has been at 214 E Gilman and I have no intention of “moving� out of Sheffield in the foreseeable future. I am pleased that Mayor Jim Saylor, City Clerk Amanda Dannen and Councilman Ken Berding have given me, Sheri Bogue, the opportunity to run for Mayor of Sheffield.
First-ever Glow Run to hit Sheffield next Saturday night By Nick Pedley The streets of Sheffield will be flooded with a stream of illuminated runners and walkers on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the firstever Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Run/ Walk strolls through town. Amber Weydert and Mary Schulz created the event to raise funds for the after-prom festivities at West Fork this coming spring. Around 80 people have already signed up for the race that will wind it’s way clockwise around the outskirts of Sheffield starting at the school building. Participants will wear neon-colored clothing and other bright items to stand out in the dark as they pass through the city’s streets. “It’s a good way for all the communities to get together,� said Weydert. “People in Hampton, Latimer – all of Franklin County, actually – and just have fun.�
Mary Schulz, left, and Amber Weydert, right, spearheaded efforts to organize the Oct. 12 race that will wind its way around the outskirts of Sheffield. (Photo by Nick Pedley) Parents on the West Fork afterprom committee are hosting the event. Weydert said she got the idea for the glow run after she and her daughter, Keylie, par-
ticipated in one at St. Ansgar. Schulz felt the event stood out from traditional fundraisers like the pork burger tailgate sponsored the parent-led group ear-
lier this fall. “I think that if it’s successful, and you see everybody out in the community, I do think that it would be something maybe they’d continue,� she said. The junior class at West Fork High School is charged with paying for the after-prom celebration each year, which usually costs around $8,000-$9,000. Students were asked at the start of their freshmen year to give an annual donation of $60 so there would be no need for fundraisers down the road. Schulz said about one-fourth of the class stuck with the three-year plan, which totaled around $4,000 at the start of the 2013 fall semester. “We’re lucking in that respect, and we’re really hoping these next couple of fundraisers get us to where we need to be,� she said. Cost of admission for children ages 6-13 is $15, while runners
age 14 and up cost $25. Included with the entrance fee are a glowin-the-dark T-shirt, necklace, bracelet and glasses. A black light tent will also be set up for runners to document their luminescent outfits with photos. The two women were unsure just how much money the event would raise, but they remained tentatively hopeful for a strong turnout. “I think we’d be thrilled with $1,000 or $1,500. There’s a few expenses, like the T-shirts, but they’re very minor,� said Schulz. The duo has utilized some guerrilla-style marketing in an effort to spread the word about the fun run. Schulz said she has handed out fliers at her son’s cross country meets, and even placed them on the buses at a recent race in Belmond. Additionally, Schulz emailed coaches at Hampton-Dumont and gave GLOW RUN to page 10
Enchanted Acres offers pumpkins, crafts and even goats to visitors of all ages By Nick Pedley Sheffield has a new business to call its own, but you won’t find it downtown or even within city limits. Enchanted Acres held its grand opening celebration this past weekend that featured games for kids, crafts and much more at its rural Sheffield location five miles west of town. Many people came out to pick from the business’ 3.5-acre pumpkin patch and enjoyed all the festivities planned at the two-day event. “It has been busy, but busy is good,� said Shannon Latham, owner of Enchanted Acres. Though its grand opening was last weekend, this is the second year the business has sold pumpkins during the fall holiday season. Shannon and her husband, John, took possession of the property in March 2012 and quickly got to work tidying up. Old rabbit cages, fences and crumbling foundations from deteriorated buildings were scattered throughout the acreage, and Latham said it took three months just to clean. “It was just a wreck,� she said. Latham said she had all intentions of building a barn last year,
but plans fell through when the contractor backed out mid-summer. She and her family still had pumpkins planted, so they were able to hold weekend sales once autumn rolled around. “We had to go to Plan B when the barn builder backed out,� Latham said. “We rented a tent from the Aredale Fire Department, set up shop in the field out front and we kind of had our own farmer’s market, if you will.� Latham got her feet wet, and Enchanted Acres hit the ground running this year. The barn was completed around Labor Day, and Latham more than doubled the size of the pumpkin patch from 1.5 acres in 2012 to 3.5 acres this year. Twenty varieties of pumpkins ranging in different colors, shapes and sizes are available for visitors to choose from. “Going through the catalogue was kind of like going through the Christmas wish list when I was a kid. You know, ‘Aw! That looks cool! That does, too!’ Before you know it, there’s 20 in your shopping cart,� she said. Latham admitted she’s still sort of a novice when it comes to growing pumpkins. So far, most
Enchanted Acres owner Shannon Latham poses with her pet goat Nibbles. The new Sheffield business has a 3.5-acre pumpkin patch, playground and snack shack, and also offers craft workshops on the weekends. (Photo by Nick Pedley) of her attention has been focused on keeping bugs and weeds at bay. She plans to test soils after the season wraps up this fall and also hopes to start fertility program next year. “I’m just thinking that we may as well apply what we know about growing corn and soybeans to pumpkins, right?� she said. Though the pumpkin patch is
Enchanted Acre’s main feature, the business also offers many more attractions for its guests. There’s a snack shack, playground, craft workshops and a pen full of pygmy goats for children to play with. They also sell a host of crafts and goodies made by local merchants at the gift shop in the barn. It’s a business, but Latham said Enchanted Acre’s main goal was
to provide a fun atmosphere for families while simultaneously teaching them about agriculture. “Even though we live in a rural community, not a lot of people get to experience agriculture, so I want everything to be hands-on,� she said. “I just think it’s an opportunity for families to spend time together and enjoy the nice weather and a little bit of the country life.�