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Past and present “Stars” will shine bright in EG Page 1 Aaron Eilerts’ Day Pages 2 and 15

Senator Charles Grassley took a few minutes to take a photo with some of the Eagle Grove High School students who he spoke with on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Read the full story on page 3 of this week’s Eagle. Photo by Kim Demory

Senator Grassley stops in EG Page 3

Past and present “Stars” will shine bright in Eagle Grove

Golden Stars alumni return for performance choreographed by Mollie McGrath

BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldﬁeldaccess.net There’s no denying technology is all around us. It’s changed the way we communicate; the way we look for information; and believe it or not, it’s even changed the way the Golden Stars Drill Team alumni are learning to dance together again. Mollie McGrath, an EGHS Golden Star from 2005 - 2008, has been helping choreograph routines for current-day Golden Stars for the past few years. That meant a lot of miles back and forth from Ames to teach the new routines. But when the opportunity presented itself to create a routine for an alumni performance at this year’s Golden Stars Annual Drill Team Night, scheduled for Saturday, March 1, she jumped at the chance, even though she new it would present some new challenges. Since Golden Stars alumni live all over, McGrath knew there was no way they could set up a common ground for group practices. She also knew that only practicing a couple of hours the morning of the performance, once they were all home for the show, would not allow them enough time to perfect their routine. That’s when she turned to technology - more speciﬁcally, Facebook. After spending a few

days sorting through music, choreography work began. Once it was complete, she posted it on Facebook where all the alumni could watch it, learn it, and be ready for their return performance on March 1. “It took me a few days to get the music I wanted just right… taking music pieces from here and there,” said McGrath. “And also taking the exact dance moves from these previous routines took a few more days to really get down, but it was super fun.” She went on to say that she decided to post the tutorial video on Facebook because “I found that most of the alumni are on Facebook and we have a current and alumni page. I wanted to take full advantage of that. Not everyone has the time to drive to Eagle Grove and learn a routine in a short amount of time. I think Facebook really helped so that when each person is ready to learn it, they can take their own time and pace to do it. It really helps that you can also rewind to see previous moves.” McGrath feels honored to not only be assisting with the current day Golden Stars, but also to be playing a role in the alumni routine. She is happy Facebook has made it possible for them to come together once again, prepared and excited to

Mollie McGrath now, as a choreographer of the Golden Stars, both current and alumni members. Photo provided perform. “This program (Golden Stars) had a huge impact on my high school years and even after that. I learned so much and had some of the most memorable experiences being on this team,” McGrath said. As of now, there will be 15 Golden Stars alumni performing on March 1. “I am so excited because they are all from various years on the Continued on Page 3

Supervisors assess storm damage Page 3 Teri Jo Pohlman is the newest member of the Eagle Grove City Council, ﬁlling the seat of Sandra McGrath, who left her seat vacant when she won the Mayoral race. Photo by Kim Demory

Pohlman settles in to City Council seat BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Teri Jo Pohlman has lived in Eagle Grove her whole life, now, she is ready to give back to the community that has given her so much. She has taken over the Ward 1 City Council seat left vacant when former Ward 1 rep Sandy McGrath was elected Mayor. “It wasn’t an easy decision, but I figured the kids are grown, so I might as well put my energy into helping the community,” Pohlman said. Although Pohlman has attended council meetings here and there over the years to listen and speak about issues she has been concerned with, her first official meeting as a council member was only on February 3. She admits she’s been rather quiet, just trying to listen and learn, for now. But soon she hopes to be ready to hit the ground running and get involved in making decisions that will make a difference in Eagle Grove. “I want to hear what the people have to say...and let their voices be heard,’ Pohlman said. “I want (the people) in my ward to let me know what their views are so I can speak for them.” Pohlman said, without hesitation, that she believes the city’s

top priority right now needs to be the budget. She’s doing her homework to familiarize herself with the numbers, and will then try and help make the changes people want to see. As a council person, Pohlman would also like to encourage the community to get involved and let the council know what matters to them, let them know what’s on their mind. She would like to see more people keep informed of the decisions being made by attending council meetings in person or at least voicing their concerns to their ward representatives. “Just call us (council members). Everybody’s opinion matters. You’re a part of the community, too.” Pohlman concluded by saying she is very excited to have the opportunity to sit on the Eagle Grove City Council. The Mayor is enthused about her ﬁlling the seat as well. “I’m glad to have Teri Jo join the council,” said McGrath. Pohlman and her husband, Alan, raised four children in Eagle Grove. Now, she is hoping to make the city a great place where other parents will want to raise their children as well. Pohlman is an employee of the Eagle Grove Post Ofﬁce.

EG blizzard photos Page 4 Rotary Senior Living Cribbage Tournament Page 5 KJYL Chamber Coffee Page 5 2014 Hospice of Wright County Lighting Ceremony Page 5 Sarah Reeves in concert Page 11 National FBLA Week recognized Page 13 Christensen signs with Witchita State University Page 14 Youth boys basketball teams ﬁnish season Page 16

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Golden Stars Drill Team Night Saturday, March 1 7 p.m. Eagle Grove Elementary Gym _______________________ Wright County SESS 4H Club Baked potato bar fundraiser Sunday, March 2 1:30-3:00pm American Legion Hall, Goldfield

Delivery available in Goldfield, Clarion or Eagle Grove from 10:30 am - noon (must call by 6 pm on March 1 ....515-293-1139). This is a free will

offering to help raise money for equipment for the club.

_______________________ EGHS Variety Show Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 7 p.m. RBMS Auditorium _______________________ 4-H Fun Night Saturday, March 15 Evening Clarion-Goldfield HS Gym Open to the public

Golden Stars Moms ready to shine at Drill Team Night For years, the dads have been dancing with their Golden Stars Drill Team daughters, and they’ll be back again this year, but so will their moms. That’s right, the Golden Stars are excited to announce the addition of a new dance in honor of their 20th Anniversary. “We learned the moms dance at our summer Just For Kix camp we always go to in Storm Lake. The girls had to learn it and perform it the second night we were there. They had a blast and thought that the moms would have a great time with it also,” Coach Ann Sampson said. “(The moms) are the strong but quiet force behind the scenes. They are very nervous about performing but are enjoying the great bonding time they are having with their daughters. It’s all about the memories we create that keep us bonded for life.” The annual Golden Stars Drill Team night will be this Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Grove Elementary gym. Photo by Kim Demory

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

AAron EilErts’ DAy

Several students braved the cold temperatures to canvas the town to collect food items in honor of Aaron Eilerts’ Day on Monday, Feb. 24. The food was taken to the Eagle Grove Food Pantry to help families in need.

Makinzy Kennedy (left) and Morgan Lowe (right) packaged balloons that went into the Upper Des Moines Opportunity birthday boxes for one of their sessions.

EaglE grovE EaglE Photos by Kim Demory

Benjamin Olson (left) and Adam Herrington (right) had a great time making this tie blanket for the Leader Dog Program at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. They especially enjoyed getting to see Clover, a Leader Dog sponsored by Maggie Wachowiak and Hannah Demory of the Wright Warriors 4-H Club. RBMS is proud to be getting involved, helping the two girls to raise more money to sponsor another dog, as well as supporting their efforts by creating these blankets on Aaron Eilerts’ Day.

One small boy, one big heart

Chase Blasi, Saxon Lyman, and Evan Anderson (pictured left to right) didn’t mind the chill in the air as they pumped gas and washed windows for customers at Ampride Monday afternoon. RBMS students were at each of the gas stations in town, fifth and sixth graders in the morning, and seventh and eighth graders in the afternoon.

Jayda Scott, Heidi Garcia, and Maddie Anderson had a great time creating rubber band loom bracelets for girls in Cambodia. As they worked, they also enjoyed each others’ company, just like Aaron always made the best out of everything he did.

Caleb Smith (left) and Greer Mingus created some wonderful cards for soldiers. More than 40 were created in total.

Heather (Manues) Nicholls (right) helps Brianna Ell (left) pin material for a pillowcase sewn during Aaron Eilerts’ Day. This was the first time either of them had worked on such a project and they had fun learning together.

by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Monday, February 24, 2014 marked the day that would have been Aaron Eilerts 20th birthday. Six years after he tragically lost his life protecting others while at the Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch during a tornado, the students and staff spent the day carrying out his legacy. They gathered to share memories of Aaron, enjoyed doing good deeds for others, and spent the day being inspired to continue the kindness every day. Aaron was many things, a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, an Elvis fan, and an advocate for animals. He was a singer, a flute player, a dancer (that was often known to teach other kids the Electric Slide and the Hustle) and enjoyed being a part of plays and musicals. He gave football a try in seventh grade, then found a love for running in cross country. He loved to wear wild and crazy socks, loved to dress up as Santa, and was a CIA (Character in Action) student at Robert Blue Middle School. But more than anything, Aaron was a Boy Scout who loved to make others happy, and he found a way to do that by sharing the things he loved. RBMS Guidance Counselor recalled how he regularly teased her about the Cornhuskers, and even brought her Nebraska knickknacks just because she was an Iowa State fan. It was a fun rivalry. Stephas shared many more memories with the students as they gathered in the auditorium on Monday to kick-off the Aaron Eilerts’ Day of Service and Giving. “I’m one of the teachers that had the fortune of teaching Aaron,” Stephas said. “Aaron was an ordinary boy...but he was talked about on the floor of the Senate (after his heroic acts during the tornado at Little Sioux).” Stephas recalled when Aaron and his mom and dad, Bob and Carol Eilerts, moved to Eagle Grove the summer before Aaron started sixth grade. They moved to her neighborhood. She realized it after she found signs at the neighborhood park that said “Tennis Lessons, 50c with Aaron Eilerts.” Realizing new people had just moved into the house down the street, and not recognizing Aaron’s name, she decided to walk down and introduce herself. Carol told Stephas the funny thing was that Aaron didn’t even know how to play tennis, but since there was a tennis court in his neighborhood, he was going to buy a racket, learn how to

play, and then teach others. That’s just the kind of kid Aaron was. When he decided to start playing the flute, Stephas said she couldn’t help but ask him what it was like being one of the only boys who played flute at RBMS. He responded, “You know, all the famous flute players are boys.” That’s just the kind of kid Aaron was. After a storm went through Eagle Grove one night, Stephas spotted Aaron at the park with a little hand saw, cutting away at a large limb that had fallen from the tree. When she asked what he was up to, he responded, “Just trying to make it a little easier for the city crew who has to clean this up.” That’s just the kind of kid Aaron was. During an eighth grade field trip to Adventureland, Aaron’s kindness struck again. It had been pouring rain, so Aaron and a few of the teachers sought reprieve inside the Bingo parlor. Before leaving, the teachers gave all the tickets they had won to Aaron. They had wanted to do something nice for him like he was always doing for them. But Aaron turned the act of kindness around, using the tickets to buy items for the teachers’ kids. That’s just the kind of kid Aaron was. Current RBMS Principal Scott Jeske said that while he never had the chance to teach Aaron, he found out what a big heart this young boy had after he walked into his first day as principal at Eagle Grove High School to find an Eagle Grove tie lying on his desk made just for him. It was from Aaron to wish Jeske good luck on his new job. Each year, in his honor, Jeske wears that tie on Aaron Eilerts’ Day, cherishing more with each passing year. Jeske told the students Monday morning that Aaron had learned a very important thing at a very young age - “By giving, you are actually going to get a lot more out of it. Giving is the best thing you do for your heart, soul, and spirit.” He went on to say that February 24, Aaron Eilerts’ Day, is a day of celebration, honoring Aaron and all the good deeds he did and all the people’s lives he touched. “You’ll never get a better feeling than giving,” Jeske added. “I learned a lot from Aaron, even though I was in my upper 40s when I met him. So, the call of duty for the day is to think about giving to others.” At the end of the day, the students, staff, and countless volunteers from throughout the community accomplished many

Graciela Morales Utrera (left) sat down at the sewing machine for the very first time during Aaron Eilerts’ Day on Monday, Feb. 24. Helping her make a pillowcase was former school nurse, Barb Dooley.

good things that will positively affect hundreds of lives. They completed 120 Cambodia Safe House packages for girls that were saved from trafficking; the assembled 75 youth birthday boxes that will be distributed through Upper Des Moines Opportunity in Eagle Grove; they put together 50 crayon/coloring page packages for orphanages in Haiti; they built 12 tables for the newly constructed greenhouse at RBMS; they tied 40 pet blankets for the dogs in the Leader Dog Program at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility which trains dogs for the hearing/seeing impaired; they sewed countless pillowcases (one of Aaron’s personal passions); they decorated 50 pillowcases for Iowa soldiers stationed overseas; they created 40 T-shirt dolls for orphans in Haiti; they made decorations for the Eagle Grove Senior Citizen Center; they collected food that will be donated to the Eagle Grove Food Pantry; and so much more. “Aaron would be proud of each and every one of you for the efforts you put forth,” Carol said in a written letter to the students. “Life is about choices…and it’s what we do with the choice that make us who we are.” “What can you do to make the world a better place just because you were in it,” Stephas asked the students as she encouraged them to continue the acts of kindness not just on Aaron Eilerts’ Day, but every day. “What do you want to be known for? What legacy do you want to leave?” Stephas asked. Aaron Eilerts...three years in Eagle Grove, 14 years on this Earth, a lifetime of impact.

Beth Stephas shows the pillowcase Aaron Eilerts made for her, complete with a Hawaiian print because he knew she hopes to go there someday.

Ashton Hagen had fun making this reindeer out of cork and pipe cleaners. They will be fun decorations for the Senior Center come December.

Fifth grader Claire Kienzle enjoys working on crafts as one of her service projects. These decorations were taken to the Eagle Grove Senior Center. Others will be used during the annual RBMS Holiday Dinner.

Scott Jeske proudly wears his tie he received from Aaron every year on Aaron Eilerts’ Day of Service and Giving.

EGHS sophomore, Leslie Cooper (left), lends a hand to Kennedy Soper (right), who made a flower clip for 120 girls in Cambodia who have been saved from trafficking. Photo by Kim Demory

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Continued from Page 1 team, beginning to the most recent season,” McGrath said. While Facebook will play a major role in the alumni performance, the 2013 - 2014 Golden Stars have been impacted by technology as well. Their coach, Ann Sampson, has enjoyed using technology to record some practices and routines to find intricate moves or places of a routine that they need to work on, according to McGrath. “It help create more precision and better execution,” she said. Be sure to mark Saturday, March 1 on your calendars for the always anticipated Drill Team Night. This year is sure to be one of the best with the always entertaining performances of the Golden Stars, in addition to the old favorites like the dad/daughter dance and the co-ed dance. But new this year will be the alumni dance, and a mother/daughter dance. That’s right. This year the mom’s will be showing us their moves. “Since this being our 20th year, and the alumni are coming back to dance as well, we thought this would be the year to showcase the moms, who are the strong but quiet force behind the scenes,” Sampson said.

Mollie McGrath (right) and former Golden Stars team member Brittany Pamperin (left) pictured from their Golden Star days. Photo provided

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senator Grassley, getting in touch with the younger generation of iowans By KIM deMOry egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has been in politics since 1958 when he was elected to Iowa Legislature 1958. In 1974, he joined the U.S. House of Representatives, and became a member of the U.S. Senate in 1980 where he remains today. Throughout the course of his political career, he has noticed one thing, it’s harder to spark an interest in the younger generation of Iowans, which is why he makes it a point to come to them. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, he came to talk with the students of Eagle Grove High School. “I try to do a couple schools (every year) because I can’t get young people to come to my town meetings,” Grassley commented. That is why when he’s not spending time in Washington, he tours all 99 counties in Iowa to keep in touch with his constituents, and that includes the younger population, even though they may not yet be old enough to vote. “I try to have dialog with (the younger people) so I know what’s on their minds,” Grassley said. With that in mind, the EGHS students were encourage to ask Grassley any and all questions they wanted answers to. “Feel comfortable…you can ask me personal questions, about bills and congress, the process of congress, anything,” Grassley said to get the kids started asking questions. With students being held responsible to come prepared with their own questions to ask, Hannah Soma was eager to speak with the Senator first, She asked him what his general feelings were about President Barack Obama. Grassley was open and honest about his feelings, but made it clear that he respected the President as a person. “I really like Obama as an individual. I served two years in the Senate with him and saw him to be a person involved with the legislative process…but now as President, he doesn’t like to negotiate with the Senate,” Grassley said. He went on to say that he disagrees with lots of his policies and that perhaps Obama was not prepared to be President. “But he is, so we have to respect him,” Grassley said. Another student asked what Grassley’s top priority would be if he were President. He responded quickly and without hesitation, “Ask for a constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to have a balanced budget.” He added that in the last vote to raise the national debt limit, he voted against it, saying that Congress simply can’t spend more money than they take in.

He was also asked about Obamacare, otherwise known has Healthcare Reform. Grassley told the young constituents that he voted against it. He added that it was done in an entirely partisan way, meaning the Republicans didn’t have any say in it. Is there a way to get around Obamacare? Grassley said that Republicans today want a repeal, to revise, or replace it. He admits that before Obama Care, healthcare was not perfect, but it needed to be reformed more incrementally. He added that it’s hard to predict what will happen with it in the future, for example, in three years, Obamacare could be so bad that it’s no problem to change, or it could be that it is accepted enough with small changes that there is no need to repeal it. That reform could include, according to Grassley, selling health insurance across state lines making it more competitive; medical malpractice reform - eliminating unnecessary testing just to prevent lawsuits; hospitals posting prices for services so the public can choose where they go for services; and wellness emphasis. With so many Americans facing tough economic times over the last several years, one student wanted to know what the Senator thought of raising the minimum wage to $10 an hour. He said that since its inception in 1938, minimum wage has been increased 28 times. “It’s going to have to be increased from time-to-time he said. Sometimes I’ve voted for it, and sometimes I’ve voted against it.” He said it has depended on the unemployment rate. If it’s high, than he’s against it because it makes it even harder for people to find jobs since smaller businesses can’t afford the help. However, if there are programs available to small businesses to help them offset the increased employment costs, then he votes yes. “We want to make sure the young people have a chance to get a job,” Grassley said. “Raising minimum wage usual affects the young and small business owners. Immigration was another subject of interest to the high school students. They wanted to know what the Senator’s stance was on legalizing immigration. Grassley said the USA is very pro-immigrant, with more than a million people coming through legally each year. “No other country is as inviting (to immigrants) as the U.S.,” he said. He added that what keeps an immigration bill from passing are the 10 million-plus immigrants who are here illegally. What should be done with them? He gave an

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example of the immigration bill that was passed 25 years ago when a bill was passed legalized three million illegals because the U.S. thought they had secured the borders, and they hadn’t. The EGHS sophomore through senior students took advantage of every minute they had with the Senator, asking him other questions about the Farm Bill, what he thought was the most important job of a Senator, his view on legalizing marijuana, whether he thinks the Olympics should have went on despite terror threats in Sochi, and whether he believed in a joint party rather than a Republican and a Democratic party, amongst other things. Grassley also spoke about American exceptionalism. “We are a country formed on ideas,” he said. Grassley is proud to do more than just listen to the young people of Iowa, he is also excited to provide them with the opportunity to learn first-hand about politics, offering seven intern positions in the spring, seven in the fall, and seven more in the summer months. “Living it is a very good way to learn about (politics) and if it is something you wish to pursue,” Grassley said. Of his current 22 full-time interns, about half of them started as his intern at one time or another. Grassley encourages all his constituents, regardless of age, to voice their opinions to him; if not fact-to-face in a town/school meeting, then do so by email, postal service, or phone. He also encourages Iowans to follow him on grassley.senate. gov.

supervisors assess Feb 20 storm damage, crop damage claims from DD 176/sDD 31 tile construction By MATT VOIGTS wrightcomonitor@gmail.com

On Feb. 24, the Wright County Supervisors heard the effects of the Feb. 20 storm that saw eight to 10 inches of snow dumped on Clarion and the region. “Boy, that thing just hit like a vengeance,” said Supervisor Stan Watne, as the room swapped tales of stranded friends and spouses, bad roads the day after the storm, and vehicles seen in the ditch. County and State snowplows had been ordered stop to service in the evening due to conditions. County plows and power workers resumed around Friday 2 a.m. and worked throughout the night, day, and into the evening to restore power and clear roads. “Why’d they pull the trucks?” rhetorically asked Watne, “Because you can’t see the guy up in the basket trying to fix the line.” “[Counties] around the state are having troubles trying to find salt,” said Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons of one of the concerns of the long winter. The Court House officially closed early during the Feb. 20 storm, at 1 p.m. The Supervisors discussed formalizing the protocol for snow closures, though acknowledged the difficulty due to the individuated nature of storms, their circumstances and consequences. The Supervisors and Clemons expressed concern that when the Court House remains open during bad weather, citizens may feel obligated to take risks to meet appointments. Supervisor Rick Rasmussen

was present via Skype from Arizona, which he described as “awful nice,” showing a palm tree at the informal request of other Board members. Five interested parties also went before the Supervisors to argue for re-assessment of crop damage claims related to last summer’s tile construction in Drainage District #176 and SDD #31 east of Clarion. The Supervisors agreed to have a representative of McClure Engineering re-assess the damage and “come up with a number that everyone can be happy with together,” in the words of Deb Lukes, drainage district clerk. The room agreed that they would be satisfied with being compensated for damages projected for two years, the second year at 60 percent of the first, and that the district should cover the costs. The current assessments (slated for revision) are $14,616 for “crop loss due to construction,” and $30,775 for “crop loss due to construction and reduced yield for future years.” “Most of the tile in Wright County is 100 years old,” said Lukes of the general state of area drainage. “We’re at the point now where it needs to be fixed.” The Supervisors also approved a tax sale certificate assignment for back taxes, fees and interests on a 23-foot tract of land near Woolstock amounting to $129. The land was acquired by an individual who was previously thought to have already acquired it when the surrounding land’s ownership was transferred.

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Death Certificates Shirley A. Beck, 74, of Eagle Grove. Feb. 8, 2014 Irene E. Osterson, 97, of Clarion. Jan. 13, 2014 Harold L. Askvig, 78, of Clarion. Feb. 12, 2014 Willis D. Hines, 85, of Clarion. Feb. 15, 2014 Dissolution Troy D. Smith vs. Corinna M. Smith. Court decree filed Feb. 19, 2014 Property Transfers WD – Wayne A. Squier to Gwamaka M. Mwambalaswa, City of Belmond, Country Club Estates Addition, Block 2, Lot 1, as desc. 2-12-14 WD – Judith A. Kirstein and Judith Kirstein to Judith A. Kirstein Revocable Trust, Judith A. Kirstein Trustee, and Kirstein Judith A. Revocable Trust, 11-90-25 and 2-9025, as desc. 2-12-14 WD – Blake Greenfield and Michelle Greenfield to Duane Schnittjer and Staci Schnittjer, 31-92-24, as desc. 2-13-14

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Civil Court The court handled two child support cases. Small Claims Kinseth Plumbing and Heating, 148 East Main, Belmond vs. Laura L. Kiefer, 3271 110th Street, Meservey. Case was dismissed Feb. 20 with prejudice. Case was filed Oct. 15, 2013. Romarg Corp DBA Sumners Insurance Agency, 114 North Main Street, Clarion vs. Brenda K. Spellmeyer and Steven Spellmeyer, 102 Cecelia, Woolstock. Judgment for the plaintiff Feb. 18 by default in the amount of $607.15 plus interest at a rate of 2.12 percent per annum from Dec. 17, 2013, and court costs. Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls vs. Golden L. Barrus, 912 9th Street NE, Belmond and Jodi L. Barrus, 312 8th Avenue NE, Belmond. Case was dismissed Feb. 19 without prejudice. Case was originally filed Jan. 24. District Court State of Iowa vs. Chad W. Traeger, 510 SW 1st Street, Eagle Grove. The defendant pled guilty Feb. 14 to theft in the second degree and was sentenced to a fine of $750 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative Surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, and a prison term not to exceed five years with credit for time served. This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 15, 2013, investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. State of Iowa vs. Clinton D. Stark, Po Box 676, Clarion. The defendant pled guilty Feb. 14 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to a fine of $1,250 plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge, $10 D.A.R.E. surcharge, restitution to be determined, court costs, two days in the county jail with credit for time served, must complete and follow all recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation, and must complete Drinking Driver’s School. The count of eluding was dismissed. This sentence is the result of an incident Aug. 19, 2013, investigated by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. Wright County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb. 1 – 1:50 p.m. – Elizabeth N. Lockwood of Dows was driving a 1999 Toyota Ava owned by Lee F. Lockwood of Dows, eastbound on C54 when she didn’t know where the edge of the roadway was at due to snow/ice covered roads. She got to far to the right and her tire dropped off the black top and over corrected losing control. The vehicle slid into the ditch and rolled onto the driver’s side. Damages were estimated at $2,000. No citations were listed in the report. Feb. 12 – 9:20 a.m. – Karen K. Smith of Belmond was driving a 2009 Buick ENC south on Taylor Avenue when she started to slide on the ice/snow covered road and went into the west ditch striking a culvert and dropping into a creek. No water was present. Smith was transported to Iowa Specialty Hospital – Belmond by the Belmond EMS. Damages were estimated at $6,000. No citations were listed in the report.

In a winter that has racked up multiple sub-zero temperature days, when things warmed up to the 30s and 40s, many kids broke out the bikes. Imagine their disappointment when they came out of the door Friday morning, Feb. 21 and found what Mother Nature had left behind for them the day before. There was no bike riding for a couple days after that. Photo by Kim Demory

Icicles like this could be found everywhere in Eagle Grove after the wind and falling snow swept through town on February 20. It left the adults reminded of how cold it’s been this winter, but only tempted the children who were dreaming up ways to get them down to enjoy an ice-cold treat. Photo by Kim Demory

This snow pile, found in front of AMI on East Broadway, and several others like it, could be found all throughout Eagle Grove after the February 20 blizzard. Photo by Kim Demory

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Friday 2/14/14 12:36 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 7:16 PM Issued warning for headlight out. 7:37 PM Issued warning for headlight out. 8:44 PM Patrolled Goldfield, ran radar and did a house check. 10:43 PM Issued warning for headlight out. Saturday 2/15/14 1:24 AM Checked business doors. 4:01 AM Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar. 10:10 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 1:26 PM Responded to accident on Highway 3 at Casey’s in Goldfield. 5:19 PM Issued warning for improper parking. 5:42 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 7:30 PM Investigated suspicious vehicle at Kirkwood and Southeast 2nd. 7:56 PM Issued citations to Jeiven Amilcar Fuego Escobar for no drivers license and no proof of insurance. Vehicle towed by Lyle’s to impound. 10:41 PM Patrolled Goldfield. Sunday 2/16/14 12:17 AM Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar. 5:37 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 8:49 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 12:17 AM

Patrolled Goldfield. Monday 2/17/14 1:35 AM Checked business doors. 4:17 AM Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar. 8:16 AM Responded to complaint of possible theft at residence on West Broadway. 12:37 PM Responded to domestic call at residence on North Cadwell. Transported one of the subjects to county line (Highway 3) to be turned over to Humboldt County. 2:27 PM Investigated complaint at Ampride. 6:15 PM Performed tobacco compliance checks. Tuesday 2/18/14 2:11 AM Patrolled Goldfield. 5:08 AM Investigated alarm at Security drive-up. 7:38 AM Investigated complaint of parking across sidewalk on Park Avenue. 2:30 PM Patrolled Goldfield. 3:14 PM Patrolled elementary school during bus pick-up. Wednesday 2/19/14 1:52 AM to 2:34 AM House watch at various locations. 3:48 AM Responded to call at the Laundromat. A valve left open with water soaking the floor. Closed valve and will contact owner later in AM.

Shoppers were rushing out for their groceries Thursday morning, February 20, as a major snowstorm was making its way into Iowa. These busy shoppers were found grabbing milk, cheese, butter, and a few other necessities to have in the house in case they were stranded for a couple of days. Photo by Kim Demory

When the February 20, 2014 blizzard started, it came quickly, leaving the few cars that were on main street Eagle Grove looking like this in less than an hour. Photo by Kim Demory

Jason Gochanour (above), and all other Eagle Grove business owners, were forced to head out into the bonechilling temperatures Friday morning, Feb. 21, in order to clear the way for customers after Thursday’s blizzard. Photo by Kim Demory

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Jeff and Tami Siebersma of Eagle Grove, formerly of Mapleton/Ute, Iowa, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Sophie Jo Siebersma, on February 18, 2014, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. She weighed 7 pounds 12.8 ounces. Grandparents are Joe and Shelly Christophersen of Bronson, Iowa, and Terry and Kate Siebersma of Mapleton. Great-grandparents are Alvin Christophersen of Danbury, Aggie Reed of Sioux City, Joan Siebersma of Ankeny, and Dorothy Lefelowre of Mapleton.

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Cribbage anyone? Community members have been gathering at Rotary Senior Living the past few weeks to enjoy a Cribbage tournament with some of the residents. Pictured above, Marguerite Middleton (front, left) takes on Carl Olson, while tournament organizer John Biege (back, left) takes on Jerry Timmerman. Starting the second Tuesday in March, another Cribbage tournament will begin. It is open to the public and people are encouraged to attend. Watch for further details. Photo by Kim Demory

Help boost the local blood supply The winter months can often impact the local blood supply, but this winter has been especially harsh. The brutal temperatures along with winter storms have created many challenges for blood donors to get out and give a donation. Now, blood donors are needed to help boost the blood supply so that hospital patients in need of life-saving blood products receive them the moment they need them. It is important for donors to donate year-round, but blood donors are especially needed during the winter months so that blood products are already on the shelf the moment they are needed. Blood donation matters for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, for trauma and accident patients, newborn babies, patients with inherited bleeding disorders, and patients undergoing various surgeries. Please plan to give your life-saving gift and an upcoming blood drive. • Clarion Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, March 4, from 1-6 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church

of Clarion, 219 1st Street NW. Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903. The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010 to become LifeServe Blood Center. As one of the 15th largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800-287-4903 or visit www. lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Lenten Luncheons to begin

The Eagle Grove Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring Lenten Luncheons, beginning the Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Each Thursday for six Thursdays the lunch will begin at Noon and end round 1 p.m. There is a free will offering for the lunch. The pastor of the host church will give a short meditation. Please call the host church for reservations by Tuesday of the week. The Lenten Luncheon schedule is as follows: March 6 - Samuel Lutheran Church - 448-5038 March 13 - United Church of Christ and New Hope Lutheran - 448-3584 March 20 - Evangelical Lutheran Church - 448-3697 March 27 - United Methodist Church - 448-4701 April 3 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church - 532-3586 April 10 - First Baptist Church - 448-4612

2014 Hospice for Wright County Lighting Ceremony Each year the staff of Hospice for Wright County sponsors a Commemorative Memorial Lighting Ceremony which honors the memory of loved ones who have died in the past year. This is an opportunity to gather with others to reflect on your loved ones life, on the memories you treasure and the time they shared with you. We would like to invite you and

your family to attend our 2014 Memorial Lighting Ceremony, which will be held on Sunday, March 9th, 2014 at 2:00 PM. The service will take place at the United Methodist Church (West Entrance) at 201 3rd Ave N.E. in Clarion. If you need further information or wish to light a candle in memory of your loved one please call Jillian at 515-532-3461.

Iowa Rivers Players celebrates 15th season of live theater Iowa River Players will launch their 2014 season, along with announcing new programs, at their annual potluck dinner and fun night. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. After eating and a short meeting, guests will solve a hilarious murder mystery. The Annual Potluck Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m., in the OSRM Community Room (old Ramsey elementary

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Brittany Maas and Brett Zatloukal of Webster City are proud to announce the birth of a son, Mason Daniel Zatloukal, on February 22, 2014, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. He weighed 6 pounds 10.8 ounces. Grandparents are Tim and Amy Maas of Webster City, and Dan and Whitney Zatloukal of Webster City. Great-grandparents are Roberta Cavness of Webster City, Pat Johnson of Webster City, Gary and Pat Bauer of Davenport, and Paula Brownell of Webster City.

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Iowa Laureate Alpha Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi met February 18 at the home of Shirley Bolton. Bolton introduced Deb Smith of Eagle Grove, who narrated a slide presentation on her trip to Haiti. She was representing Global Compassion Network, an organization here in Eagle Grove. This group built Safe T Homes® for many people when Hurricane Sandy destroyed their villages. They are also supporting Consolation Center, an orphanage for girls. President Carol Lesher called the meeting to order. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. After Bev Melhus gave the Treasurers report, Lesher asked if the group would like to make a donation to Global Compassion Network. Evelyn Chelesvig made a motion to make a donation, and Lorene Maier seconded. The motion carried. Lesher received information on Founder’s Day from International. Chelesvig reported the United Church of Christ has been reserved for the dinner. Invitations will be sent out next month. The meeting was adjourned. Lunch was served by the hostess and a social time was enjoyed.

Jennifer’s Produce Tidbits

Welcome back to another week of Produce Tidbits. This week I thought I would think “warm and happy thoughts” of some place sunny and tropical so I decided to write about mangos. I have noticed lately that the sale of mangos has really been up. I am wondering what people are using them for. Maybe fruit smoothies or salsa perhaps. Anyway, a mango is one of those fruits that people see and think, “I wonder what those taste like?” Or, “I’d buy one of those, but do you peel the skin off before you eat it?” Or, “how can I tell if it’s ripe or not?” I am going to answer those questions for you. The mango originated in India and Asia. It is a member of the Anachardiaceae family. Pistachios, cashews, and poison ivy also belong to this family. There are over 50 different varieties of mangos varying in color from green to various shades of red. Mexico exports the most mangos yearly with 17 million metric tons produced worldwide. Mangos can vary in size, with some weighing as much as four pounds. Make sure when choosing your mango that it is free of any spotting or blemishes. It should yield to gentle pressure, and be quite fragrant. Mangos can be placed in a brown paper bag on the cupboard to speed up the ripening process, if needed. Otherwise, store them in the refrigerator. Mangos have a large seed in the center. Slice the unpeeled mango stem end to end, parallel to the flat seed on either side, leaving you with two large slices of meat. Cut down to, but not all the way through, the skin in a criss-cross pattern. Then push the skin up to easily pop the mango cubes away from the skin, and voila!! You’ve got it! The flavor of a mango is said to be that of a cross between an apricot, peach, and pineapple—that sweet and sour combination. Eating the skin of a mango is not recommended all though it is not poisonous. It can be very irritating to the mouth. Juice from a mango can stain your clothing, so be careful. Don’t forget to check out the mangos in our produce department at Fareway, where we are ALWAYS BEST AT FRESH! Keep thinking those warm and sunny thoughts! Have a super fantastic week and until next time, good-bye!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Twenty years and going strong by Kim demory egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net KJYL (Know Jesus Your Lord) radio station in Eagle Grove held a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, Feb. 20. The crowd was small due to the start of a winter blizzard, but Operation Manager Jay Rudolph told those present he was happy they were there to help them celebrate. The station has been providing Christian music for listeners within a 40 mile radius of Eagle Grove for 20 years to the date. KJYL began in Blue Earth in 1991, and has now grown to encompass seven stations. The Eagle Grove site was added on Feb. 20, 1994 after a committee of roughly 40 people, according to Rudolph, came together to say that they would support an area Christian radio station. Eighty-five percent of the station’s funding continues to be from private contributions today.

The other percentage is made up of “supporters” who sponsor a show as well as a Share-A-Thon, a twoday event held each year to raise money. Attendees found it interesting, as they were given a tour of the station, to learn that like many things, technology has changed the way radio stations conduct business. Gone are the days of old tape reels, cassette players, and even CD players. Most everything is now specifically programmed to run through a computer, executing shows and support messages at precise times. KJYL also has a loan library of Christian materials that they encourage people to take advantage of. But, you had better hurry if you are interested in checking out their inventory as they are considering clearing out their stock during city wide garage sale days this spring.

4-H NEWS

Liberty Pathfinders meet

The Liberty Pathfinders 4-H Club met Sunday, February 9, 2014, at the Goldfield United Presbyterian Church with 13 members present, Leader Diane Kraft, and eight visitors present. President Sarah Rasmussen called the meeting to order. Emily Rasmussen led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved. There were thank you’s from UDMO, Wright County Fair, and the Food Pantry. Treasurer’s report was given. There were no bills. The club will be going to Fuller Hall for a family get together on March 16th. Blaire Rasmussen made a motion to approve, and Jarika Eisentrager seconded it. Leader Diane passed out additional award day items. 4-H Fun Nite will be Saturday, March 15, 2014. We are to bring 25 jars each filled with prizes for the Intermediate Council Chance Table. Bring your jars to the March 2nd meeting. Each family is to furnish a pie. Members signed up to work half hour shifts for the fishing game. Blaire Rasmussen volunteered to put together a raffle item for Fun Nite. Votes were collected for Fun Nite queen and king. Garrett Seaba was recognized as a new member. The next meeting will be Sunday, March 2, 6 p.m., at the Goldfield United Presbyterian Church. Blaire Rasmussen made the motion to adjourn the meeting, and it was seconded by Katherine Soenen. Clayton Kerch led the 4-H Pledge. Lunch was served by Sarah and Garrett Seaba, and Jarika Eisentrager.

KJYL radio station operation manager, Jay Rudolph (pictured above at right), explains to Chamber Coffee attendees how things have changed in radio since they first began their on-air broadcasts from Eagle Grove. Photo by Kim Demory

Coin show plans to be finalized

Plans for the Saturday, April 12, coin show will be finalized at the monthly meeting of the Clarion Coin Club on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Clarion Pizza Ranch. The free admission show will be held at the clarion-Goldfield High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lunch counter will be run by the Clarion Boy Scouts. Usually 15 to 20 dealers are present from Iowa and Minnesota. The show will feature coins, currency, tokens, gold, silver postage stamps, and collectibles of all descriptions. The February 27 business meeting will start before 7 p.m. It will be followed by an eighty-item auction around 7 p.m. Auction items will go on public display starting at 6 p.m. Auction items are supplied by club members. Non-members are welcome to attend the meetings and bid. Willis Soesbe is usually the auctioneer. An election of officer was held at the January meeting. The board members are Boyd LaRue, Jr., president; Bill Soesbe, vice president; Vicky Lobmeyer, secretary; Mary LaRue, treasurer; and Andy Anderson, chairman of the Board of Directors. Other board members are Willis Soesbe, Damon Davis, and JoAnn Peters. The Clarion Coin Club, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest and most active coin clubs in Iowa. Visitors are welcome at club meetings. For details, contact Boyd LaRue at 515-532-0056, or at 515-460-5681 (cell).

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Grove Pastor Mike Agnew 448-4701 DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355 http://www.eaglegroveumc.org SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Junior High S.L.A.M. youth group 6:15 p.m. S.L.A.M Meal 6:45 p.m. reCharge Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Senior High S.L.A.M. youth group 7:30 p.m. Praise Band Practice

GOLDFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Christina M. Perkins Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754 THURSDAY: 9-11:30 a.m. Pastor at Goldfield 11:30 a.m. Soup and Scripture 6-8 p.m. Support/Recovery Group at Crossroads SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:30-7 p.m. CHAOS MONDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Goldfield TUESDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Renwick WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at Renwick

GOLDFIELD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor 220 E. Oak St. Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581 goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net www.goldfieldupc.com THURSDAY: 9:15 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting (Use North Door). New members always welcome! 5:30-7 p.m. Support & Recovery for Youth, Crossroads 7-8 p.m. Support & Recovery for Adults, Crossroads SUNDAY: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice, East basement 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women meeting, Rose Room 4 p.m. Story-Time, Rose Room 7:30 p.m. Joint Ash Wednesday worship service at United Presbyterian Church with United Methodist Church. Communion by Intinction. HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH 2137 Hancock Ave. Holmes, Iowa Zach Fischer, Pastor SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Souled Out - Youth Group 7 p.m. Kids Club for ages 4 to 6thgrade NEW HAVEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 322 S. Commercial Church Phone: 448-5219 Todd J. and Deborah Benjamin, Pastors SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m. Church Service 5 p.m. Home Bible Studies—Contact Church if interested. WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Bible Study EAGLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (CONGREGATIONAL) Ph: 448-3584 Everyone is Welcome! Building fully Accessible to the Disabled Pastor Jim Cunningham THURSDAY: 10:30 a.m. E Cluster NW Association Clergy Meeting at UCC 6 p.m. Alpha Delta Kappa at UCC SATURDAY: 5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church at UCC SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 4:30-6:30 p.m. Soup and Pie Supper at UCC THURSDAY: Noon Lenten Luncheon at Samuel Lutheran Church

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SAMUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Rich Taylor Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038 FRIDAY: 9 a.m. The Joy of Discovery Bible Study at Samuel Lutheran SUNDAY: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship with Communion WEDNESDAY: 1:30 p.m. SLCW 5:30 p.m. Conﬁrmation 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service at Holmes Lutheran THURSDAY: Noon Lenten Luncheon at Samuel Lutheran

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Lynn Nelson, 66, Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral services for Lynn Nelson, 66, of Albert Lea, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Central Freeborn Lutheran Church in rural Albert Lea. Rev. Matt Griggs will officiate. Interment will be at the Central Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www. bayviewfuneral.com. Lynn died Friday afternoon, February 21, 2014, while moving snow on the farm. Lynn Allen Nelson was born on June 19, 1947, to Wayne E. and Mabel (Keen) Nelson in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm in Goldfield, Iowa, and was baptized and confirmed at Ullensvang Lutheran Church in Thor, Iowa. Lynn graduated from Goldfield High School in 1965, and served in the National Guard. He attended Iowa State University as an animal science major, later farrier’s college in Arizona, and then completed graphic design at Mankato State University. On July 9, 1977, Lynn was united in marriage to Gale Jolene Jenson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.

Lynn farmed in Iowa, Missouri, and Minnesota. He was blessed with a natural ability to work with all species of livestock. Lynn was very involved in the horse industry by shoeing, training, showing, and judging horses. He coached national 4-H youth horse judging teams. His community service included 4-H key leader, county

Lynn Nelson livestock committee member, county cattleman’s association, and serving as director on the Freeborn County Fair board. As a youth, Lynn showed registered Angus cattle and later diversiﬁed into horses, hogs, and sheep. For the last two decades, he and Gale owned Top Notch Stock Farm, breeding registered Shorthorn cattle. Lynn served as a Minnesota

state director and currently was a national director for the American Shorthorn Association. Lynn had artistic ability. He enjoyed drawing, painting, and acting in ACT theatre. He also enjoyed gardening and raising chickens for farm fresh eggs. Lynn lived his faith, loved his family, and enjoyed the fellowship of others. His smile was infectious and he was known to share a joke to brighten the day. Lynn served on the church council, enjoyed singing in the church choir, and ushering. His newest role as “Grandpa” was now the highlight of his life. Survivors include his wife, Gale; son, Jeffrey Ryon Nelson; daughterin-law, Melissa; grandchildren, Allie Rae, Josie Faith, and a new arrival due this spring, all of New Ulm, Minn.; parents-in-law, Phil and Nita Jenson, Albert Lea; sister and brother-in-law, Trudy and Darvin Moberg, So. Dak.; sister-in-law, Bonnie Nelson, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Phil. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials are preferred to Youth for Christ or the National Shorthorn Foundation.

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50 Years Ago T.W. Kenefick Sr., has been named to the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy Examiners by Governor Harold Hughes. The Eagle Grove High School Chapter FBLA journeyed to Gruver, Iowa on the evening of February 24 to install a newly formed FBLA Chapter at the Lincoln Central Community High School. Eagle Grove Chapter President, Ann Mary Jackman, served as the installing officer. Car owners weekend special wash job and lubrication for only $2 at Holtan Standard Service. Airman Charles Lyons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Lyons of Goldfield, has been selected for technical training as an air policeman at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. 25 Years Ago The Iowa Supreme Court awarded Judge Newt Draheim of Clarion a judicial scholarship. He will be enrolled in an evidence course sponsored by the American Academy of Judicial Education in cooperation with the University

of New Mexico Law School at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marv Reiland, Eagle Grove, athletic director at EGHS, was named to the Iowa High School Wrestling Hall of Fame. 80 percent lean ground beef costs $1.28 per pound at Super Valu in Eagle Grove. Announced that Wright County opened 28 new businesses in 1988. 110 Years Ago City seeks less tax revenue in 2004. Announced that the American Cancer Society’s Great American Weigh InSM is coming to Eagle Grove. Announcement comes that RAGBRAI will be making a stop in Eagle Grove. EG Chamber seeks organizations to sell Wright County Coupon Books. EGHS students put on Hooray for Hollywood. Mark Kist, Blake Lindstrom, Garett Kiley, and Kelby Ryerson advance to state wrestling meet in Des Moines.

5 Years Ago Wright County residents are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED. Photo banner printing comes to the Eagle Grove Eagle. Community shows support for Crossroads “Fun-raiser.” Eagle Grove High School JET team takes first place in Fort Dodge. EG Chamber holds first annual Chamber bowling outing. Cargill supports education through donation to Eagle Grove Elementary. EG EMS promotes heart knowledge during National Heart Month. EGHS Student Senate members show their appreciation to the school janitors during Custodian Appreciate Day. They swept floors, cleaned tables, and more to help out. Miss Iowa, Chelsey Gauger, speaks about bullying to ClarionGoldfield students. Aaron Eilerts’ Day of Service and Giving observed in ClarionGoldfield school.

Marilyn Pohlmann, 81, Boulder, Colo.

Marilyn Anne Pohlmann of Boulder, Colo., played her last hand in the “Game of Life” on February 22, 2014. She was 81 years old. Marilyn started playing the game with the help of her parents Ralph and Dolly (Matte) Horton on April 25, 1932, in Nora Springs, Iowa. On her next spin she moved to Eagle Grove, Iowa, and graduated from Eagle Grove High School. While here, she teamed up with fellow player, David Edward Pohlmann, on November 10, 1951, and they continued the game together. Marilyn kept drawing the “Deliver A Baby” card. Three times in fact, before she landed on the “Move to Colorado” square. She picked up several “Develop An Interest” cards along the way, so camping, rock hunting, sewing, and traveling became part of her life. She has been to 49 states, several Canadian Provinces, the northern states in Mexico as well as trips to Africa and Europe in her quest to develop these interests. She wore out three

RVs in the process. She landed on the “Congratulations, You’re Retired” square after 32 years of service with US West/Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Some of her greatest memories there were of the countless hours she spent with the volunteer organization, the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Marilyn Pohlmann

She learned how to do Hearing and Vision testing at Elementary Schools, build trails at mountain parks, marshall at local 10K races, assist at Flu Shot Clinics, and how to raise funds for the organization’s activities. Although Marilyn is no longer playing, many others are still around the board, including her husband, David, her sister, Phyllis (Paul) Rohrer of Eagle Grove; her children, David (Karla) Pohlmann of Cabot, Ark., Linda (Paul) Hollard of Boulder, Ricky (Tina) Pohlmann of Erie, Colo., her seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Other relatives, friends and members of her extended family have also come together to congratulate Marilyn on ending her game of life in the arms of the Lord. No formal memorial service is planned, but we ask that you take a moment to reﬂect upon how Marilyn affected your “Game of Life.”

Be My Valentine Rotary Senior Living...South Valentine Party By Barb Dodge

Rotary Senior Living...South celebrated their yearly Valentine’s Day Party, for the residents and their guests, on Thursday evening, February 13. As you entered the lobby, your eyes were drawn to the valentine and love decorations on the walls, ceilings, and tables. The tables were dressed with white tablecloths, napkins, and wine glasses. A brandy sniffer, with a candle in it, took center stage; red roses and hearts on the tables also added to the Valentine theme. The employees helped the residents and guests ﬁnd the table where they were to sit. Everyone was given a choice of wine, sparkling grape juice, or other drinks to enjoy. A pink slip of paper was by each place setting, where everyone could select what they would like to eat. The choices were prime rib or fried breaded shrimp, corn or petite peas, a tossed lettuce salad or a red gelatin salad. Baked potatoes and rolls were also served. Just when everyone was full and thought they couldn’t eat another bite, here came the dessert cart ﬁlled with salted caramel cheesecakes, hot fudge sundae cakes, and

carrot cakes. Another choice had to be made. Each year Rotary Senior Living makes the Valentine Party a grand affair. Many people know or have heard what a delicious meal is served. A special thank you goes to Ann Shriver for playing the piano and her son, Louie, for playing the violin. Ann and Louie played many familiar songs, as well as the romantic songs we associate with Valentine’s Day. Their music added that ﬁnal touch to the party. With the delicious meal eaten, it was time to see who the residents voted to be King and Queen. Elizabeth Moklebust and Carl Olsen were the winners. Each of them had a big smile on their face, as they were given a crown to wear. Yes, it was a night to remember with much laughter and love in the Home. The beautiful decorations in the lobby and dining room, and the superb meal showed the residents just how special they are. A big thank you goes to Jan, Rick, Sam, and the many other employees who made the Valentine Party a success. Our “hats off to each of you.” You are the best!

C. Douglas Unglesbee, 79, Michigan, N.D.

C. Douglas Unglesbee, age 79, of Michigan, N.D., passed away due to cancer on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, N.D. Charles Douglas Unglesbee was born July 22, 1934, in Bartlett, N.D., where he grew up. He was the son of Clyde and Florence (Schroeder) Unglesbee of Bartlett. Doug moved to Minneapolis, Minn., at the age of 16, and worked for the Wabash Screen Door Company for several years. Doug married Judy (Stickney) Jankord and raised seven children. They later divorced. Doug worked in North Dakota for the Great Northern Railroad. Doug moved back to Minneapolis and worked for the Rock Island coach yard. Doug then worked for the M and St. L, and tested to become a ﬁreman in the engine service. At a later date, he was promoted to Locomotive Engineer.

While working in Oelwein, Iowa, he met Judy Spragg, and they married June 8, 1973. Judy and her two children moved to Minneapolis. Doug worked many hours with the railroad and decided to move his family to Ellsworth, Wis., where he started a hobby farm, milking cows, raising pigs, chickens, horses, and goats. In Doug’s spare time, he enjoyed hunting, ﬁshing, playing his musical instruments, and having the best family get-togethers. Doug and Judy went to auctioneering school before they moved. Doug retired in 1998 after 46 years on the railroad. They decided to move to Michigan, N.D., where they worked as auctioneers. Judy passed away December 1, 2013. Doug was a devoted husband and father and will be missed very much. Survivors include his daughter, LaVonne (Scott) Schaeffer, of Eagle

Grove, son, Douglas Unglesbee of Maple Grove, Minn., daughter, Laurie (Dan) Lesnar of South St. Paul, Minn., son, Ralph Unglesbee of Buffalo, Minn., stepdaughter, Michelle (Travis) Fox of Prescott, Wis., and stepson, Chad (Sue) nelson of Oelwein; brother, Rodney (Barbra) Unglesbee of Texas; sister, Shelia of North Dakota; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Unglesbee; his parents, Clyde and Florence Unglesbee; daughter, Donna Carlson; two sons, John Unglesbee, and little Eddy Unglesbee; and a brother, Sheldon Unglesbee. Arrangements for the cremation of Doug Unglesbee were made by the Aaker Funeral Home. No funeral services were held.

Judith A. Unglesbee, 66, Michigan, N.D.

Judith A. Unglesbee, 66, Michigan, N.D., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota. Judy was born on February 27, 1947, in Oelwein, Iowa. She was the daughter of LeRoy Spragg and Lucille (Watkins) Spragg Hildebrand. She grew up in Oelwein where she met Douglas Unglesbee of Bartlett, N.D., who worked for the CNW Railroad. They were married June 8, 1973, and moved to Minneapolis. They then moved to Ellsworth, Wis., to raise their children on a farm. Judy was a CNA at the River Falls Nursing Home, in River Falls, Wis., for many years, along with raising children, working on the farm, milking cows, and bartending. She

still found time for sewing, quilting classes, and crafts. Judy also had a passion for riding horses, 4-H, gardening, and canning. She was a great friend to anyone who knew her, and always found time to cook a meal for the farmers, and always had a fresh dessert ready even when the milk inspector or anyone popped in unexpectedly. Judy was a devoted wife and mother at all times. Judy and Doug moved to Michigan in 1999. Judy was survived by her husband, Douglas, Michigan; daughter, Michelle (Travis) Fox, Prescott, Wis.; son, Chad (Sue) Nelson, Oelwein; stepsons, Doug and Ralph, both of the Minneapolis area; stepdaughters, LaVonne (Scott)

Schaeffer, Eagle Grove, Iowa, and Laurie (Dan) Lesner, of St. Paul, Minn.; mother and stepfather, Lucille and Richard Hildebrand, Edgewood, Iowa; brothers, Jim (Patti) Spragg, Hudson, Fla., Alan (Karen) Spragg, Oelwein; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Spragg; sister, Jean; stepson, John; and stepdaughter, Donna. Judy will be greatly missed by those who loved her and will always be in their hearts. Arrangements for the cremation of Judith Unglesbee were made by the Aaker Funeral Home. No funeral services were held.

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Notice of Letting - Wright County Transit Facility MIDAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 602 1st Ave South Fort Dodge Iowa 50501 NOTICE OF LETTING: WRIGHT COUNTY TRANSIT FACILITY You are hereby notified that the MIDAS Council of Governments Executive Board and Wright County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids for the Wright County Transit Facility at the Wright County Economic Development Office until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Bids shall be submitted to Betty Ellis at the Wright County Economic Development Office located at 115 North Main Street, Clarion, Iowa 50525. Bids will not be accepted at any other location. Bid envelopes shall be clearly marked on the outside lower left corner: “Wright County Transit Facility.” No oral, telephonic, or facsimile (FAX) proposals will be accepted. Full responsibility for the delivery of the mailed bids prior to the deadline for receiving bids rests with the preparer. Bids will be received for a single lump sum contract, which shall include all divisions and all costs for the completed work. The successful bidder will execute contract documents as approved by the Executive Board of the MIDAS Council of Governments, Wright County Board of Supervisors, and Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Public Transit. THE PROJECT: The extent of the work will consist generally of a pre-engineered metal building of approximately 3,720 s.f. including site work, landscaping, slab on grade, exterior metal wall panels, interior metal wall panels, Rock-faced CMU veneer, metal stud interior walls, hollow metal doors and frames, insulated overhead doors with operators, suspended ceiling system, plastic laminate countertops, plumbing, HVAC systems, and Electrical systems. The Owner will receive sealed bids until the time specified above. No bids will be accepted after the 2:00 p.m. deadline. Bids will be opened publicly by the Owner’s representatives in the Wright County Board of Supervisors Meeting Room at 115 North Main Street, Clarion, Iowa 50525, on March 25, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. The MIDAS Council of Governments Executive Board and Wright County Board of Supervisors will later vote to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid contingent on the approval by the Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Public Transit (IDOT OPT). If approved, the boards shall email a letter of intent to award to the listed bidders no later than April 3rd, 2014. Listed bidders will be given until April 10th to file a protest. It is the intended that the contract will be awarded to the successful approved bidder on April 23rd, 2014. A “Prebid Conference” shall be held at the ISU Extension Office at 210 1st Street SW, Clarion, Iowa, Thursday, March 6th, 2014, beginning at 4:00 p.m. If you wish to submit a bid, you are encouraged to be in attendance. The bidder may seek clarification of the drawings and specifications from the architect prior to the opening of bids until 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at which time no further information will be provided other than what is shown on the drawings and in the specifications. The purpose for the deadline is to insure adequate time for preparation, review and approval by IDOT OPT, and issuance of an addendum, if needed, on Thursday, March 20, 2014. It is the intention of this request that addendums after this date may not be necessary.

Starting time for construction shall be within ten (10) days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. The estimated starting date on site is April 28, 2014. Substantial completion of the project shall be no later than September 24th, 2014. Contractor shall be required to follow schedule defined by construction documents for acceptable work periods. Drawings and Specifications not exceeding two (2) sets per contractor may be obtained at the office of the architect, Allers Associates Architects, PC, located at 822 Central Ave., Suite 320, Wells Fargo Center, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501, upon a deposit of $100.00 for each complete set of contract documents. Said deposit will be fully refundable to bidders who submit a bona fide bid and return the bidding documents (including addendums), in good condition, within seven (7) days after bid opening. Documents may be obtained after 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2014. Digital copies will also be available at plan centers listed in the specifications. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bidder may withdraw a bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check of the bidder, or a bid bond submitted in a separate envelope in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to MIDAS Council of Governments, Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Bid security shall also be accompanied by the signed Proposal Guaranty Form issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Purchasing. Such cash, checks or bid bonds will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three (3) days after the opening of bids and the remaining cash, checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the owner and the accepted bidder have executed the contract. The bid surety will also be returned if no award has been made within thirty (30) days after date of the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid. The accepted bidders shall be required to provide a surety bond for the full value of the contract as security for faithful performance of this contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor on this project under this contract furnishing materials in connection with this contract as specified in the General Conditions. Conditional bids will not be accepted. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids received, and to accept or reject any item of any bid unless such bid is qualified by specific limitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and preference will be given to Iowa domestic labor as provided in the Code of Iowa. Lee Ann Waltzing Secretary of the Executive Board MIDAS Council of Governments In the County of Webster, State of Iowa Date of Publication: February 27, 2014 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Wk.9

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SUPERVISORS February 3, 2014 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of January 27, 2014, were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Brad Hicks, Economic Development Director, updated the Board on the Transit Building situation concerning an electrical pole on the west side of the building. It would cost about $6,300 to move the pole, or $2,500 to place barrier around the pole to protect it. The Board will look at the pole at break today. Discussed holding a public hearing on the Transit building on February 26, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to open bids for the Transit building on March 25th at 2 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room and then to award the bid on March 27th at 9 a.m. Motion carried. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to set the Wright County Budget hearing for March 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. Motion carried. Andy Yackle with the Maintenance Department requested that the Supervisors consider renovation to the courtroom back to the original pre-1900 era with the original high tin ceilings and open up the east side windows again however, utilizing the current security system measures for the judges and citizens. June 2016 will be the 125-year anniversary for the courthouse. Yackle would like to investigate the costs of such a project with an estimated start of the project to be June of 2016. Additionally, Yackle requested that in June of 2014 and 2015 the Board review the budget and set money aside in the Capital Project’s Fund for such a project. Motion by Rasmussen, and seconded by Helgevold, to receive the quarterly revenue report from the Wright County Auditor and Recorder. Motion carried. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve Resolution 2014-07 on changing from the current Mastercard to VISA cards with TCM Bank and First Citizens National Bank. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Helgevold, Watne, and Rasmussen; Nays: None. Resolution 2014-07 passed and reads as follows. Resolution 2014-07 The undersigned, Rick Rasmussen, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, hereby certifies that he is the duly elected, qualified officer of Wright County, a governmental agency; that the following resolutions were duly adopted on February 3, 2014; and that

the following is a true and correct copy of said resolutions as they appear in the minute book of the governmental agency: RESOLVED, that this governmental agency apply for and obtain VISA accounts. FURTHER RESOLVED, that each account obtained be issued one VISA card embossed with the name of a designated corporate officer or employee that sales drafts, and other instruments for charges, be signed by the designated officer or employee shall be valid and binding upon this corporation. FURTHER RESOLVED, that any of the following officers of this governmental agency are empowered to authorize the TCM Bank, N.A. to issue VISA cards to other designated officers and employees. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of forgoing resolutions made by this governmental agency under its corporate seal be sent to the TCM Bank, N.A., and that TCM Bank, N.A. may rely thereon until advised to the contrary in writing. Mark Sandvik, CREP Field Specialist, and also works with the IDDA Association met with the Board to give an update on the CREP program. CREP stands for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The CREP program is a state, federal, local, and private partnership that provides incentive to landowners who voluntarily establish wetlands for water quality improvement in the tile-drained regions of Iowa. The goal of the program is to reduce nitrogen loads and movement of other agricultural chemicals from croplands to streams and rivers. Currently, the Wright County Conservation has the only CREP project built in Wright County with other projects being looked at. Sandvik will be the contact along with the FSA office in Wright County if there is interest in making a CREP site. Kimberly Tarpey, Account Executive with Cott Systems, came to explain their scanning system that they offer. The county would like to preserve the older books for disaster recovery purposes and also make the transfer books available online. Mike Boyd, Eagle Grove City Administrator, and Brett Legvold, City of Eagle Grove Attorney, came to the Board to hold a consultation concerning annexation of certain properties on the south side of Eagle Grove. It was requested that they have a survey done using only one legal description of the area they would like to annex. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Rick Rasmussen, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.9

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City Council Minutes EAGLE GROVE REGULAR COUNCIL UnityPoint Central Billing, Physicals, MEETING drug testing........................................642.00 FEBRUARY 17, 2014 UnityPoint Clinic, Random Drug testing ..74.00 Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at UPS, Shipping charges ...........................15.57 6 p.m. with council members Pohlman, Swalin, W&H Coop, Fuel.................................4,691.12 Axtell, Johnson, Vandewater, and Lorenzen Wellmark, Flex plan administration........940.00 present. Also present: City Administrator Boyd Wright Medical Wellness, Fitness Center and City Attorney Legvold. dues...................................................315.65 A motion was made by Lorenzen, and Zoll Medical, Battery packs.................1,285.53 seconded by Axtell, to approve the consent Previously Written: agenda which includes the February 3rd and Kent Guillion & Attory Stuart Cochrane, 11th minutes, Building Permit Report, and Severance agreement ....................7,000.00 claims. Roll call vote: All ayes. HSA, HSA transfer ..............................4,812.47 AgSource Laboratories, Testing ............582.45 Fund Totals: Airgas, Medical oxygen .........................323.55 General Fund....................................38,691.70 Aramark, Supplies .................................170.60 Road Use Tax ...................................18,364.86 Automatic Systems, Calibration.............654.75 Employee Benefits............................25,456.56 Ben Franklin, Supplies...........................136.91 TIF ......................................................2,772.00 Blue Cross & Shield, Health Ins. ......25,171.37 Garbage............................................13,637.98 Bound Tree Medical, Stat pads for zoll ..909.46 Hotel Motel Tax ...................................3,500.00 Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Principal, DD94 & San SW Project...................27,297.65 interest..........................................14,328.87 Museum Renovation..............................216.09 City Clerk, Billing service fees ...............616.00 Water Utility ......................................16,484.22 Dearborn National life, Life ins. .............127.20 Sewer Utility......................................15,361.55 EG Chamber of Commerce, Sewer Rev. Bond Sinking .................14,328.87 Contribution ....................................3,500.00 Beer/Liquor Licenses: Smoke Shop. A motion was made by Axtell, and seconded Elberg Electric, Install outlets, inpsect ...216.09 by Vandewater, to approve V&K Inc. Pay Est. Fareway, Supplies ...................................17.57 #3 for total of $26,272.75. Roll Call Vote: All GRP & Assoc., Medical waste disposal ...47.00 ayes. IA DOT, Plow cylinders ..........................456.76 Steve Hutchinson from TP Andersen and IA Specialty Hospital, Firefighter Co. reported on the City’s audit. physicals............................................577.00 A motion was made by Lorenzen, and McKiness Excavating, Pay est. # 3 ..26,272.65 seconded by Johnson, to set March 3, 2014, as Mid-America Publishing, Legals, ad, Public Hearing date for the 2014-2015 Budget. supplies .............................................181.41 Roll Call Vote: All ayes. MidAmerican Energy, Electricity .......14,978.76 Ron Mohr from the Museum Board gave a Oldsons, Boiler repairs, pipe ................103.00 department report. Payroll Fund, Payroll transfer ...........47,958.18 Mark Ketchum from the Library Board gave Pederson Sanitation, Cardboard a department report. packer rental, haul .............................405.00 Department reports were given. Quill, Supplies........................................344.68 A motion was made by Lorenzen, and State Hygienic Lab., Testing ..................237.00 seconded by Axtell, to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Stein Heating & Cooling, Furnace— Motion carried. Blasi Bldg .......................................2,772.00 Sandra McGrath, Mayor T.P. Anderson, Audit Srvs. ..................1,450.00 Mike Boyd, City Administrator Trash Man, Rev/dumpster — Wk.9 less $616 fees ..............................13,796.88

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SUPERVISORS February 10, 2014 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 3, 2014, were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Andy Yackle, Maintenance Director, requested that the Board of Supervisors allow him to purchase the two-year safety award for the employees that have met the safety criteria. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the purchase of safety awards for the employees. Motion carried. Adam Clemons, Wright County Engineer, presented the bids for projects R65 patching. The low bid was Midwest Contractors $156,442.00. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the low bid and have the chairman sign. Motion carried. Clemons then presented the bids for Bridge #26 near the French Church on C54. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the low bid of Merryman Bridge Construction Co. for an amount of $484,511.90. Motion carried. Next item was Bridge #113, by Rowan on Uptagraph Ave., which will be a culvert. The plans are to keep the original bridge open during construction. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the plans for Bridge #113. Motion carried. The Board of Supervisors reviewed Resolution 2014-08 on the support of the fuel tax increase of 10 cents. It is estimated that over a course of a year the average person would pay an additional $25.00 to $50.00 per year. It is estimated that Wright County would see an increase in secondary roads fund and farm-to-market revenue of $555,429.00 from the state per year. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve Resolution 2014-08 on support of the fuel tax increase with a phasedin process. By Roll call vote: Ayes: Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen; Nays: None. Resolution 2014-08 duly passed and reads as follows. Resolution #2014-08 Resolution to Support Fuel Tax Increase WHEREAS, Wright County knows the importance of a high quality and properly maintained transportation system and its impact on economic growth, public safety, recreational travel, and the agricultural sector; WHEREAS, Wright County relies on the Road Use Tax Fund which is funded in part by the per gallon fuel tax and which helps with the cost of building, maintaining, and repairing secondary roads and bridges; WHEREAS, according to the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Advisory Council the estimated annual shortfall for the most critical infrastructure needs is $215 million on a statewide basis; WHEREAS, counties unable to address

critical road and bridge repair needs due to the shortfall have turned to bonding, tax increment financing, local option sales tax, and other alternate funding sources to provide their citizens with safe roads and bridges; WHEREAS, counties unable to address critical road and bridge repair needs due to the shortfall have resorted to downgrading or closing of secondary roads and bridges and the delaying of needed maintenance and reconstruction; WHEREAS, the per gallon fuel tax is the most equitable way to charge for the use of public roads and bridges and 20-30% of the revenue is generated from out-of-state travelers and businesses; WHEREAS, the per gallon fuel tax has not been significantly increased since 1989 while the cost of construction has increased more than two and one-half times according to the Iowa Department of Transportation Price Index for Iowa Highway Construction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Wright County supports a phased-in 10cent increase in the per gallon fuel tax and the ongoing evaluation of long term, sustainable transportation funding solutions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iowa State Association of Counties encourages the Boards of Supervisors in Iowa’s counties to pass resolutions demonstrating their support of a phased-in 10-cent increase in the per gallon fuel tax and the ongoing evaluation of long term, sustainable transportation funding solutions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Wright County encourages the Iowa Legislature to pass legislation to phase in a 10-cent per gallon increase in the fuel tax and other long term, sustainable transportation funding solutions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Wright County urges the Governor to encourage the passage of legislation that phases in a 10-cent per gallon increase in the fuel tax and other long term, sustainable transportation funding solutions and sign such legislation when presented after passage by the Iowa General Assembly. Approved and signed this 10th day of February, 2014. Brad Hicks and Colleen Bartlett with the transit department came to discuss the transit rates for operating the transit buses. They have not been able to come to a final rate for operating the transit buses. There is a concern on how the new per mile rate will affect the private pays and Mosaic Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to receive the Wright County Treasurer semi-annual report. Motion carried. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Watne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Rick Rasmussen, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.9

SUPERVISORS February 17, 2014 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisor to order at 9 a.m. Members present were Watne, Helgevold, and Rasmussen. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 10, 2014, were read and approved. Approved claims for payment. Kieth Hubbard with McClure Engineering, presented the engineers report for DD #33 in Lincoln Township. Hubbard explained that a petition was submitted for the investigation of tile within Sections 9 and 10 of Lincoln Township due to lack of drainage and poor condition of the Main Tile. He then gave the history of the district, stating that the district was established in 1908 and that within the past thirteen (13) years there have been six (6) tile repairs due to blowouts and collapsed tile. Kieth also explained that there is no separate classification for each lateral, therefore, if an improvement is completed, a reclassification would need to be done to create separate assessment schedules as per Iowa Code Section 468.131. There was then a motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to accept and approve the engineers report as submitted, and proceed with a public hearing on April 7, 2014, at 10 a.m. Motion carried. Kieth Hubbard then opened the public hearing on the Engineers report for repair/ improvement to drainage district #131. Kieth explained that a petition was submitted for the investigation of the main tile due to a lack of drainage at the north end of the district and some concern about the surface drainage along the north line of Section 27 of Dayton Township. He went on to explain the background, and existing condition of Drainage District No. 131, stating that the district was established in 1917, drains approximately 2,120 acres, and is

about four miles long and only about one mile wide. The floor was then open for public input. There were many comments from landowners regarding the benefit of such an improvement. With multiple landowners objecting to the improvement it was decided to continue the hearing, to give Drainage Clerk, Deb Lukes, and Drainage Attorney, David R. Johnson, time to figure the calculations for landowners to file a remonstrance. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to continue the hearing for March 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. Motion carried. Held the completion hearing on DD #176/31. Motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to accept the engineers Statement of Completion, release final payment to Gehrke Inc. in thirty days, and reconvene on Monday, February 24, 2014, to approve crop damages to landowners. Motion carried. Brad Hicks, Economic Development Director, presented information on the sale of Stronghold Manufacturing to Brad Mills with Mills Manufacturing. Mills is requesting an $80,000 loan from the revolving loan fund. The county’s loan committee and economic development commissioners were unanimous in their support for his application, and recommended it to the supervisors. There was then a motion by Watne, and seconded by Helgevold, to approve the loan of $80,000 to Bradly Mills out of the Revolving Loan Fund with term of 5 years at 4.9 percent interest, pending closing of the purchase of Stronghold Manufacturing. Motion carried. Motion by Helgevold, and seconded by Watne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Rick Rasmussen, Chairman Wright County Board of Supervisors Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Wk.9

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WRIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS JANUARY 2014 CLAIMS General Basic Fund A & R Floor Care, Service/SO ..............190.00 A-1, Equipment rent ................................50.00 Elizabeth Acat, Service ........................523.94 Jean Agena, Reimbursement ................. 17.28 AgSource Labs, Service .......................550.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Service .........1,322.04 Jon Ahrendsen, Service ....................... 110.00 James Ahrens, Service/WCPB ............108.00 Jillian Anderson, Mileage ......................... 9.12 Karen Andrews, Mileage ......................298.56 Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies ..............417.79 Angiemar Baez, Service ....................... 414.39 Jane Bangs, Mileage ............................ 121.44 Nancy Barkema, Mileage .....................206.88 Joyce Basinger, Mileage.......................255.36 Belmond Independent, Publishing .......549.05 Ben Franklin, Supplies ............................ 19.96 Bradley Berg, Mileage ..........................289.92 Bloemke Pharmacy, Prescriptions ....1,544.81 BRW, Supplies ........................................78.90 Bob Barker, Supplies ............................226.81 Bomgaars, Supplies ...............................16.98 Briggs, Service .....................................849.32 Dr. Charles Brindle, Service ................... 13.44 Doug Brink, Service ..............................100.00 LuAnn Brunes, Mileage ..........................64.80 Bank of America, Credit card ............5,453.40 Carpenter Uniform, Apparel .................162.93 CCP Industries, Inc., Custodial supplies .............................................232.08 CGS, Service .....................................3,913.00 Katie Chapman, Mileage ........................ 44.16 CINTAS, Medical supplies ......................66.92 City of Clarion, Utilities ......................... 821.32 City of Goldfield, Contribution ...........6,000.00 Clarion Ambulance, Service ................. 207.50 Clarion Distributing, Custodial supplies ............................................. 113.00 Clarion Hardware, Custodial supplies/ WCPB ...............................................499.84 Clarion Industrial Park, Lease agreement ......................................1,050.00 Clarion Super Foods, Hot deli .......... 2,955.22 Community Pharmacy, Prescriptions ... 357.91 Conney Safety Products, Safety supplies ............................................... 75.12 Michele Cooper, Board of Health ........... 14.40 Counsel , Copier maintenance ............ 180.31 Culligan, Supplies .................................106.90 Ruth Radechel Davis, Service ...............18.00 de lage landen, Office supplies ..............80.62 Dex Media East, Service ......................168.00 Deyta, LLC, Service................................30.00 Janet Disney, Mileage .......................... 215.04 Eagle Building Supply, Custodial supplies ............................................. 172.79 Eagle Grove Eagle, Subscription ...........45.00 Cathy Elkin, Mileage ...............................78.24 EBS , Service ...................................... 470.25 Fareway, Custodial supplies .................152.85 Farmers Coop, Fuel ...........................3,495.31 Frontier, Service ...................................226.20 Galls, Apparel .....................................$332.00 Goldfield Access, Service ................. 2,219.73 Carmel Hammen, Mileage ....................336.00 Pamela Harklau, Mileage .....................291.84 Mary Haugen, Mileage .........................250.56 Hawkeye West, Service ........................194.00 Charity Hayes, Service ......................... 512.76 Heartland Paper Company, Office supplies .............................................308.00 Honeywell HomMed LLC, Service .......330.00 HPCAI, Dues .......................................350.00 Nancy Huisinga, Mileage ......................266.88 IDIA, Service.........................................306.00 IDPH, Supplies ..................................... 142.45 IACCVSO, Training .................................60.00 IMAGETEK, Data processing...............120.00 Imagine That!, Apparel .........................635.93 Iowa Immunization Coalition, Dues......100.00 ILEA, Training .......................................640.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies ..........305.29 ISH Clarion, Service .........................12,128.12 ISH Belmond, Service .......................3,669.96 ISAC, Conference .................................360.00 Cheryl Johnson, Reimbursement .........229.65 David L Johnson, Reimbursement .......248.32 Jola, Supplies .........................................56.00 Kanawha Community Home, Service .. 674.70 Linda Klehm, Mileage .............................28.80 Konica Minolta, Office supplies ............328.83 Larson Lawn Care, Service ....................65.00 Melissa Lee, Service ............................360.00 Naomi Lette, Mileage ..............................83.52 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Supplies .69.00 Lizbeth Lopez, Service .......................... 111.15 Mary Lyons, Mileage.............................520.32 Maasdam, Service ................................232.50 Mail Services, Postage ......................... 392.18 Marco, Inc. MN, Office Supplies .......... 198.81 Marco, Inc. TX, Copier maintenance ...259.29 Patty McCoy, Mileage .............................99.84 McFarland Clinic, Service ......................64.00

Sandra McGrath, Office supplies .........180.48 Barb Meyer, Mileage ...............................63.84 Mid Iowa Growth Partnership, Dues .2,625.00 MOCIC, Dues........................................100.00 Mid-America Publishing, Publishing ....600.40 MidAmerican Energy, Electric ........... 7,300.76 MIDAS, Transportation service ..............59.06 Midland Power, Service ...........................10.11 Penny Mohr, Mileage ............................ 128.16 Alexis Morgan, Mileage ........................ 186.72 Kathy Nicholls, Mileage ..........................58.08 North Central Cooperative, Custodial supplies .............................................546.05 OK Tire, Service .....................................39.99 Oldson’s, Service ..................................404.91 Christine Oliver, Reimbursement ...........45.00 Optum, Supplies .....................................83.96 Donna Pipal, Mileage.............................. 91.68 Pitney Bowes, Lease agreement .......1,390.80 Pitney Bowes, Metered postage........5,000.00 Pizza Ranch, Meeting expense/WCPH .58.45 Postmaster, Postage..........................1,320.00 Prairie Energy , Electric ........................956.94 Preppy Farmer, Office supplies ..............12.96 Press Ganey, Service ........................... 101.45 Primary Products Company, Supplies .202.32 PSI, Office supplies ............................2,127.51 Professional Developers of IA, Dues ... 310.00 Quality Medical Services, Inc, Medical supplies ...............................................20.00 Lashelle Quintus, Mileage ......................36.48 Kristina Cook-Rabe, Mileage ...............332.64 Anne Radechel, Mileage ......................234.24 Linda Rasmussen, Mileage .................. 171.36 Barb Redig, Mileage .............................203.52 Region V HazMat, Contribution......... 3,307.25 Rehabilitation Center, Service........... 8,273.14 Angie Reiland, Mileage...........................53.28 Fawn Roberts, Mileage.........................154.08 Cindy Roosa, Mileage ............................ 14.40 Rotary Club of Eagle Grove, Service ... 424.65 Gayleen Rutherford, Mileage ...............230.40 Sadler, Service .................................. 2,401.77 Denise Schumacher, Mileage ..............270.24 Robert A Shaw, Service ......................... 77.52 Shopko, Medical supplies ....................... 30.78 Terry Silbaugh, Mileage........................195.84 Darcy Sisson, Mileage .......................... 221.76 Sandy Smidt, Mileage ........................... 113.28 Solutions, Office supplies .......................86.52 Shelle Sporaa, Mileage ........................ 174.72 Staples , Office supplies ......................195.69 Summit Business Group,LLC, Dues ....150.00 Terry’s Truck & Car Wash, Service ..........8.69 Kim Thayer, Mileage .............................335.04 The Trash Man, Service .......................146.00 Juanita Thompson, Mileage ...................26.40 Thrifty White Pharmacy, Prescriptions.504.62 Tiffini Toliver, Reimbursement ..............334.56 TQ Technologies, Service .................1,920.80 True Value, Supplies .............................145.96 USPS, Postage ..................................2,000.00 U.S. 20 Association, Dues ....................250.00 Urness, Building repair/WCPB ............. 316.91 US Cellular, Service..............................433.07 Verizon Wireless, Service ....................200.05 W & H Co-op Oil Company, Fuel .......... 171.44 Pam Watne, Service .............................250.00 Stan Watne, Mileage ............................189.60 WCPB, Building rent .............................284.82 Sharon Woodley, Mileage..................... 212.64 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage .............................................239.24 Wright County District Fair, Tax apportionment .........................2,208.33 Wright County Engineer, Fuel ...........2,576.96 Wright County Health Dept., Service ...100.00 Wright County Motors, Service ............918.29 General Supplemental Elberg Law Office, PLC, Service .......... 119.56 Adkins, Service .................................. 2,100.00 Yale Schutt, Mileage .............................183.68 West Payment Center, Service ............ 476.28 Youth & Shelter Services, Service .......559.80 Wright County Employees Side Fund Adam Clemons, Reimbursement ...........50.00 Betty Ellis, Reimbursement ....................60.00 EMC, Premium ................................... 1,913.66 EBS, PSF ...........................................3,000.00 ISAC, Premium .............................. 148,911.00 DeAnn Johnson, Reimbursement ..........90.00 Carissa Lehman, Reimbursement..........50.00 Naomi Lette, Reimbursement................. 10.00 Colleen Meier, Reimbursement ............ 110.00 MetLife, Premium ............................. 11,079.43 Kathy Nicholls, Reimbursement .............60.00 Tiffini Toliver, Reimbursement ................70.00 Wright County PSF, Sidefund ..........18,008.57 Jail Commissary Bank of America, Credit card ................. 13.49 Clarion Super Foods, Supplies ............ 497.71 MH-DD Services Fund Casey’s, Fuel ...........................................51.12 Goldfield Access, Service ....................180.08 Jen Sheehan, Mileage ..........................560.64 Staples , Office supplies ........................ 21.31

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TQ Technologies, Data processing ......236.25 US Cellular, Service..............................188.49 Alice Warner, Service ........................... 186.12 WCPB, Rent/CSS ................................. 618.61 Angela Wesselink, Mileage ....................90.24 Dodi Whipple, Mileage............................70.54 Rural Services Basic Fund Belmond Public Library, Tax apportionment................................2,480.58 Clarion Public Library, Tax apportionment................................ 2,377.25 Dows Public Library, Tax apportionment................................ 1,136.91 Eagle Grove Memorial Library, Tax apportionment................................2,790.67 Rowan Public Library, Tax apportionment................................1,550.42 Wright County Communications, Contribution .................................18,620.00 Economic Development Marketing Bank of America, Credit card ................. 11.38 Secondary Road Fund Jeremy Abbas, Reimbursement ...........125.00 ADS, Inc., Supplies ...............................759.52 Airgas, Supplies ......................................62.26 Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies .......... 1,467.88 Barco, Supplies ..................................1,028.52 Barnes Distribution, Supplies ............ 1,698.13 Belmond Independent, Publishing .........72.00 Calhoun-Burns, Service ....................2,992.50 City of Belmond, Utilities ........................68.02 City of Clarion, Utilities ......................... 315.81 City of Eagle Grove, Utilities...................36.42 Clarion Distributing, Supplies ...............520.90 Clarion Hardware, Supplies.................. 297.81 Counsel, Service .................................... 64.74 Cramer Trenching, Service ....................29.88 Culligan, Service...................................348.47 Don’s Truck Sales, Equipment ........31,663.63 Eagle Building Supply, Supplies........... 282.10 Farmers Coop, Fuel .........................21,542.42 Force America, Supplies ........................ 31.41 Frontier, Service .....................................66.68 Ft. Dodge Machine & Supply, Supplies .........................................1,782.98 Gerber Auto Electric, Supplies ............. 139.71 Goldfield Access, Service .................... 514.07 Iowa DOT, Repair..................................146.68 Independent Salt Co., Supplies ..........7,752.19 Interstate Battery, Supplies ..................332.85 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies ..........233.59 ISH Clarion, Service .............................230.00 ISAC, Conference .................................140.00 Kimball Midwest, Supplies.................1,009.83 Marshall & Swift, Inc., Supplies ..............64.00 Martin Marietta Materials, Supplies ....... 99.15 Mid-America Publishing, Publishing .... 207.70 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities ...........2,570.91 NAPA, Supplies ...................................... 13.15 Nelson Plumbing & Heating, Service ... 120.51 Northland, Oil ........................................606.25 O’Halloran International, Supplies ....... 447.22 Praire Energy, Service.......................... 310.95 Precision Midwest, Supplies ................268.79 PSI, Supplies ..................................... 2,513.49 Rees, Supplies ...................................... 374.60 Ryken Engineering, Service ............. 6,995.80 Shopko, Supplies ....................................29.99 Softree, Subscription ............................550.00 Spencer, Supplies .................................294.48 The Trash Man, Service .......................330.40 Torkelson Construction, Service .......4,970.00 TQ Technologies, Service ....................236.25 Treasurer-State of Iowa, Tank renewal ..20.00 Unity Point Clinic, Service .................... 137.00 Urness, Supplies................................... 314.74 US Cellular, Service................................ 81.83 Verizon Wireless, Service .................1,896.02 Windstream, Service ..............................58.59 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage11.25 Zep, Supplies .........................................587.15 Ziegler, Inc., Supplies ........................ 3,641.37 Public Health Resource Belmond Independent, Publishing .........42.00 Bloemke Pharmacy, Medical supplies .......................................... 2,267.89 Bank of America, Credit card ............1,894.38 Clarion Public Library, Tax apportionment.....................................45.00 Clarion Super Foods, Supplies ............ 211.68 Critical Care Systems, Inc., Medical supplies ........................................ 11,269.02 Imagine That!, Apparel ........................... 21.96 Jina’s Cakes, Service ...........................188.00 Mid-America Publishing, Publishing ......24.40 National Pen, Supplies .........................218.90 Pizza Ranch, Meeting expense .............. 14.53 Shopko, Supplies ..................................260.85 Thrifty White Pharmacy, Prescriptions... 18.18 TQ Technologies, Medical supplies ..2,778.00 Wright County Revolving Housing Wright County Recorder, Service............. 7.00 County Assessor Agency Fund Casey’s, Fuel .......................................... 74.76 Counsel, Service ....................................83.97 Goldfield Access, Service .................... 112.55 ISAA, Dues ...........................................630.00 ISAC, Conference .................................280.00 Carissa Lehman, Mileage .......................22.08 Shari Plagge, Mileage ..........................386.40 PSI, Office supplies ..............................363.21 Camie Samson, Mileage ........................ 68.16 Schneider Corporation, Service ....... 3,900.00 US Cellular, Service.............................. 330.41 Wright County Auditor, Metered postage ...............................................30.90 Grand Total .................................$466,373.75 Wk.9

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PETITION FOR FORECLOSURE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF WRIGHT COUNTY EQUITY NO: EQCV023998 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff VS. SUSAN R. KEMNITZ a/k/a SUSAN KEMNITZ; DANIEL R. KEMNITZ a/k/a DANIEL KEMNITZ; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; US. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; STATE OF IOWA - CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT; TRACY KEMNITZ; STATE OF IOWA - CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT, ET AL. Defendants You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on December 26, 2013, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $119,669.71, with 6.5% per annum interest thereon from May 1, 2013, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action, including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from March 26, 2007, located in Wright County, Iowa: The East 2/3rds of Lot 1, 2, and 3 and all of Lots 4, 5, and 6, all in Block 7, Broadway Addition to Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, commonly known as 1002 Southwest 2nd Street, Eagle Grove, IA 50533 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above-described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issued for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk’s office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Katie McKain, of South and Associates, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OF TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 25th day of March, 2014, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Wright County, at the county courthouse in Clarion, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 641-494-3611. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. By: Janelle Groteluschen CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Wright County Courthouse 115 N. Main St., PO Box 306 Clarion, IA 50525-0306 IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Wk.8,9,10

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ATTENTION ALL EAGLES… Is it just me, or is Iowa’s weather a nightmare? It’s hot, then it’s cold, and a lot like a weather roller coaster. But, when the weather gets the best of our plans what do we do? Do we mope and complain? No, we get out there and do something! We grab our shovels and dig ourselves out. We’re Iowans, and when life gets tough, we get tougher. We learn from the bad times, and use those lessons to lead us into the great times! So, when your life takes a turn to the cold and dreary, will you sit inside or grab a shovel? — A message from The Nice Guy

Thank you to volunteer blood donors Thanks to all the wonderful blood donors who volunteered their time to make a life-saving blood donation at the recent Eagle Grove Community blood drive. A total of 21 people registered to donate blood and 18 units of blood were collected at this blood drive. A special thanks also goes out to Lois Barnes and Senior Citizens for helping to organize and sponsor this blood drive. Committed volunteers are key to maintaining the blood supply in our local community. The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010 to become LifeServe Blood Center. As the 15th largest blood

center in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-287-4903, or visit www. lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Preserving valuable ancestral information When you attend a funeral, have you ever thought, “What do I do with the funeral program or memorial card now?” Or have you ever cleaned out someone’s home after they have died and found funeral programs and/or memorial cards and wondered what to do with them? You recognize they are valuable keepsakes so you store them in a drawer or box, but then what? Those programs, cards and obits will often be the only information that is left of those individuals, but only if it is preserved. This is where In Living Memory and the Iowa Genealogical Society can help. We are asking you to donate the funeral programs, memorial cards, and even obituaries to us. We want to preserve the memory of the deceased as well as the family history for future generations. If you wish to donate programs, cards, and obits, please drop them off at the Iowa Genealogical Society on Thursday, February 27, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., or on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 4.p.m. If you prefer to keep your originals, there will be staff on hand during the drive to scan your items. Funeral programs and/or memorial cards are accepted year round. If you are unable to make your donation during the drive dates, you may drop off your items during normal business hours. You may also mail them to Iowa Genealogical Society.

If you have a large quantity of funeral programs and memorial cards that you would like to keep, we ask that you make a scanning appointment by emailing kingricki@ inlivingmemory.org. We also welcome those items that are scanned and e-mailed to us. We ask that you scan all sides of the funeral program or memorial card and e-mail it to kingricki@inlivingmemory.org. In Living Memory, (www. inlivingmemory.org) and the Iowa Genealogical Society (www. iowagenealogy.org) are collaborating to collect funeral programs and memorial cards from across Iowa. In Living Memory is dedicated to preserving African-American history in Iowa. We accept information for all ethnicities, but want to build up the information we have on AfricanAmericans and other minorities. Iowa Genealogical Society‘s mission is to create and foster an interest in genealogy, and to aid others in researching their family history. Drop-off location: Iowa Genealogical Society 628 East Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309 515-276-0287 www.iowagenealogy.org Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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This year marked the start of a new era for Eagle Grove Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students. After 35 years under the same leadership, the group got a new advisor this year. As the new mentor of Iowa’s oldest FBLA Chapter, Kyle Teeselink is happy to take over as the head of the Eagle Grove FBLA. “My ﬁrst year as FBLA adviser has been quite an experience. I stepped into such a great program, it is a bit intimidating trying to make sure it continues to thrive,” Teeselink said. “I’ve got a great appreciation for what my

predecessor, Mrs. Lou Voss, built here during her 30+ years in this position.” Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business or related fields. The idea for such an organization was first presented by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner in 1937. Since its charter in 1954, Eagle Grove continues to strive for excellence. Over the years, Eagle Grove has been home to six state presidents (see list at right). Three students have also earned their way on to the Cliff Angell’s Who’s Who in Iowa FBLA list.

Pictured above are members of the FBLA during the Halloween Dance the group put on. FBLA members did the promotion, decorations, ran the snack table, did the DJing, and clean-up. A total of $346 was raised for the March of Dimes. Photo submitted

They include: Jeff Neighbors, Beth Dooley (twice) and Kayla Ramsey. Eagle Grove continues to pride themselves not only in procedures, but also in their commitment to community. Every year they continue to place emphasis on community service. “As I have built relationships with the students, it has become a very rewarding experience. I’ve been very impressed with the cando attitude of the FBLA students this year,” Teeselink said. “From running the concession stand at

football games, taking care of all the details of the Halloween dance, to raising money for the March of Dimes, and to doing local service projects, I am very proud of our students and what they have accomplished.” Eagle Grove FBLA students will continue their busy schedule, competing at the State Spring Leadership Conference in Coralville, Iowa from March 2729, as well as attending the State Spring Leadership Conference & National FBLA Conference in Nashville from June 30 to July 2.

EAGLE GROVE STATE OFFICERS THROUGH THE YEARS

1961 - Sharolyn Wilson, state president 1983 - Jill Erickson, state president; Scott Bailey, state parliamentarian 1985 - Kathy Shehan, state parliamentarian 1986 - Marty Elberg 1987 - Brenda Kapler, state vice president; Shawn Angell, state parliamentarian 1989 - Shawn Angell, state president 1991 - Dan Schultz 1992 - Dan Schultz, state president 1997 - Jeff Neighbors, state parliamentarian 1998 - Anne Schmalenberger, state secretary; Jeff Neighbors, state president 1999 - Rachel Hildebrand 2000 - Beth Dooley, state president; Brett Lawson, state parliamentarian 2001 - Beth Dooley, state president; Nate Knutson, state treasurer 2002 - Jordan Alborn; Josh Livengood, state parliamentarian 2004 - Hildebrand 2005 - Lindsey Voss, state parliamentarian; Dani Harkema, state reporter 2006 - Mallori Phillips; Ashley Terwilliger, state secretary 2007 - Amanda Stephas, state parliamentarian 2008 - Laura Loux, state secretary 2009 - Chelsey Erickson, state reporter 2011 - Andrew Wagner, state parliamentarian; Sammi Terrell, state reporter

From right to left: Brianna Allen, Daisah Shivers, Tori Axtell, and Josh Morris getting ready to hear the keynote speaker Grant Baldwin at the National Fall Leadership Conference in Lake Grapevine, Texas Photo submitted

Eagle Grove FBLA members got the chance to visit the Dallas Cowboys Stadium during one of their trips. The photo was taken before the tour of AT & T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The group also got the chance to learn about the business side of operating an NFL stadium. Photo submitted

FBLA attendees from Iowa at one of the conventions. Photo submitted

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Eagles take first district game over Ogden, eliminated by South Hamilton Four players in double figures vs. Ogden BY LES HOUSER wrightcosports@gmail.com The Eagle Grove boys varsity was able to put a good game together in eliminating Ogden 84-79 in district play last Monday night, February 17 at Ogden. The team was set to take on South Hamilton in the next round, with that game being postponed to Friday, February 21. The Eagles were up 19-9 after a quarter, then 37-31 at halftime. The Bulldogs staged a comeback during the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles by six points, but the Eagles held a five-point advantage in the fourth to hold onto the victory. “I really liked the way the kids came out and played hard and aggressive in taking the ball right at Ogden,” said a pleased coach Lanny Parrott. “We were able to build a 15-point lead but they got it down to six at the half. We would get a lead, and they would close the gap, but the kids just would not stop fighting to win this game. Ogden made a tough shot to force the overtime. Coming into overtime, you could see in their eyes they wanted this game but we made some big shots and went 6 of 8 at the free throw line to win the game.” Four players scored in double figures, with two of them hitting double-double’s. Zach Ploeger drained 27 points on 11 of 15 from the field and five three-pointers in five attempts. Jake Wilde netted 18 points with three treys, Brian Yackle 13 points, including a nice 5 of 6 from the line and Dylan Thielen 10 points with a pair of buckets from downtown. Graeham Schope added six points, Maxx Asche five points, Josh Morris three points and Jordan Wieth two points. Both Ploeger and Yackle hit double-double’s. Ploeger ripped down 18 boards, 16 of them defensively, while Yackle grabbed 11 off the glass. Thielen hauled in three caroms, Wilde and Schope two each and Morris one. Morris dished out four assists, with Wieth making three and Wilde two. Both Thielen and Asche had one assist each. Ploeger grabbed two steals, with Morris and Asche each getting one. Wilde went up for two blocked shots. “I was really proud of all the guys for staying together and battling all night to get our first district win in four years,” said Parrott. The tourney trail then ended on Friday night, as South Hamilton defeated the Eagles 90-49 in Jewell. The purple and gold did hold a 15-10 advantage after one quarter, only to see the Hawks explode for a 40-point second period to head into the locker room with a 50-32 lead. The second half saw more of the same, as the Hawks outscored the Eagles 40-points to 17 over the entire half. “I thought the kids came out and played hard from the beginning to end, even though the score does not reflect that,” said Parrott. “We EAGLE GROVE SPORTS EVENTS THURS., FEB. 27: 6 p.m. 4th & 5th-Grade Basketball 6:30 p.m. Dodgeball FRI., FEB. 28: Snow Day for Aaron Eilerts Day

Josh Morris calls a quick-thinking timeout after grabbing the ball in the Ogden game. The senior finished with three points and four assists, and scored six points versus South Hamilton. Photo by Les Houser

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Community members strike up a good time while bowling and raising money BY KIM DEMORY egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net The Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce held their sixth annual bowling outing on Monday, Feb. 17, and Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Eagle Bowl in Eagle Grove. This was the second year that part of the money raised was donated to the John Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Morgan was always an avid supporter of the Eagle Grove Chamber, taking a special interest in the bowling tournament. The Chamber is proud to announce that $250 went towards this year’s scholarship from the bowling event. There were 125 combined bowlers who came out to enjoy the fun on either Monday or Tuesday Deb Knudtson evening. Picking up the Women’s High Score was Gayle Morgan, wife of the late John Morgan, who bowled a 256. Brian Michener and Andrew Buhr both bowled the Men’s High Game with a 255, with the tie-breaker game going to Michener who had the higher score in the second game. Lisa Knigge, the new Eagle Grove Chamber Director, said she was very pleased with how well the event went, especially since this was her first one. “I would like to thank the community for coming out and supporting such a great event.,” Knigge said. She added that she was appreciative of the Eagle Bowl and their staff for hosting the event and how well the local businesses supported the bowling night with prize donations. More than 30 businesses contributed door prizes, enough that everyone who bowled went home with something.

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Zach Ploeger tries to work in closer for a shot in the game with Ogden. The senior had 27 points and 18 rebounds in the win, which moved them into the next round. He was also high scorer for the Eagles in the loss to South Hamilton. Photo by Les Houser built a five-point lead after the first, and only trailed by six with three minutes left in the half when South Hamilton went on a hot streak. They knocked down five 3’s in a row, and we made some turnovers that led to baskets. Overall, I really liked how our guys battled all the way to the end.” Ploeger had a nice night offensively, firing in 19 points, including a trey on his final night of basketball. Wilde and Asche both scored nine points each, with Wilde making two buckets from downtown and Asche one. Morris scored six points, Thielen three points, Wieth two points and Yackle one point. Ploeger had another double-double by ripping down 13 boards. Wilde grabbed four rebounds, Yackle three

and both Morris and Thielen two each. Schope added one carom to his line. Wilde dished up three assists, with Wieth, Morris, Asche and Yackle all credited with one each. Ploeger picked off a pair of steals, with Wilde, Wieth, Morris and Yackle all swiping one apiece. Wilde also went up for two blocked shots. “I can’t say enough about our six seniors (Ploeger, Wilde, Asche, Thielen, Morris and Vorrie),” said Parrott. “They gave us four great years when they easily could have thrown in the towel, when instead they just continued to work hard and battle every night out. Also thanks to senior Clayton Foster for videotaping for me all four years.”

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Christensen signs with Wichita State University

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Tiffany Christensen has signed a national letter of intent to attend Wichita State University and be a member of the cross country team. She said that her major, at least for now, will be Exercise Science. “What attracted me to them was both the coaches and athletes on the team,” said Christensen. “It just felt like home and that I was wanted. I know I’ll be a little nervous about it, but also excited to get to that level and train with them. I want to do what I can to help them win another conference title.” The Shockers are a Division I school and member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Christensen finished in the top ten individually in her class for three straight years at the State cross country meet in Fort Dodge.

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The T-shirt dolls for Haiti were such a hit last year during Aaron Eilerts’ Day, that they decided to do them again this year. EGHS student Sarah Wilson (right) did all the prep work, cutting out 40 patterns and gathering all the other supplies needed to do the project. Pictured from left are just a handful of the many students who worked on sewing and creating the dolls on Monday: Robin Calles, Josh Garcia, Georgie Wieth, Kori Martin, and Sarah Wilson.

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RBMS fifth grade reading and language arts teacher Mrs. McKinley spent Aaron Eilerts’ Day helping students learn how to make new homemade crayons out of old, broken crayons. These, along with homemade coloring books, were sent to orphans in Haiti. Photo by Kim Demory

Devin Armstead helped build tables for the RBMS greenhouse, with a little help from Mrs. Groth, a teacher at RBMS. Seventh and eighth grade teacher Carrie Christopher (left) had a classroom full of kids throughout the day who made headbands and more for 120 girls in a Cambodia Safe House. Pictured above, she helps Enzo Gebara select some accents for the flowers he has chosen to put on his barrette.

Sydney Willard, Paige Steil, Whitney Willard, and Laine Morgan, (pictured left to right) got a little bit crafty as they used markers, stickers, paint and more to create some great cards to go inside the care packages being sent to children receiving chemotherapy treatments. Inside the care packages will also be friendship bracelets that were created by students on Monday, Germax, crayons, a coloring book, a juice box, and a snack.

Shea Whaley made sure to put one of everything inside the youth birthday boxes for Upper Des Moines Opportunity. There were candles, cake, plates, silverware, toys, and more to fill the box.

Megan Anderson (right) helps teach Shanlyne Pineda Mendez how to make rubber band loom bracelets during one of the sessions. Matthew Erickson (left) is home schooled, but he was excited to be able to spend some time at RBMS on Monday, Feb. 24, being a part of the Aaron Eilerts’ Day of Service and Giving activities that were taking place. Creating coloring books with him as one of their projects was Linus Larson (right).

It was a full house in Beth Stephas’ classroom where kids were cutting, stitching, and sewing T-shirt dolls for the children in Haiti. They really enjoyed seeing how different every single doll looked when completed, especially with the crazy yarn hair. Julie Frommelt spent Aaron Eilerts’ Day in the exploratory room at Eagle Grove Elementary, teaching students to sew pillowcases using the pattern Aaron himself used to work with. Pictured above, she offers a little refresher advice to Elementary School Principal Mike Kruger who said he did a little sewing during Home Ec class in high school.

“I hope what you got out of today is that neat feeling of brightening someone’s day. You’ll have no greater feeling in your whole life than helping someone out.” — Scott Jeske

One of the favorite activities every year during Aaron Eilerts’ Day is painting murals to spruce up RBMS. This year, Art Teacher Abby Butson helped the kids create their masterpiece in the computer lab.

Whatever Iowa soldier serving overseas receives this pillowcase will no doubt appreciate the design effort put forth by eighth grader Faith Lawlor.

Members of the seventh and eighth grade band at RBMS traveled to Rotary Senior Living on Monday to perform at both the north and south buildings in honor of Aaron Eilerts’ Day. There were instrumental ensembles, duets, and solos performed.

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The Eagle Grove 8th grade boys traveling team finished their season strong this past Saturday winning first place at the Emmetsburg tournament. They also received second place in both the Pocahontas and Garner tournaments giving them a 7-2 overall season. The team appreciates the Eagle Basketball Committee, Mickey Cooper, Jan Rowan of J&J Sports, Boys Head Basketball Coach Lanny Parrot, Julie Hill (head photographer), and all the wonderful parents of the team. The team was led by captains Ryan Smith and Colton Poncin with Coaches Smokey Wilburn and Logan Poncin.

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The Eagle Grove 4th and 5th grade basketball program hosted 4 area teams at the elementary gym on February 22nd for a 5 team round robin tournament. The Eagle’s started the tournament with a strong win over Stratford in the opening game. “I really thought the boys make an extra effort to push the ball up the court when given the opportunity and many points were the result of great assists. The boys are really trying to score points out of a offensive plays they have worked hard to learn”, stated Coach Herrington. The Eagles then defeated Clarion-Goldfield in the 2nd round. “This was the 2nd time we have played Clarion this season and Clarion has really worked hard to improve their play. It took our boys a while to realized they needed to step up their offensive game.” The 3rd round opponent was St. Edmonds and the crowd was treated to a great game. The Eagles held a 2 point lead with 8 seconds to go when the Gaels were able to intercept a pass and score 2 points off of a layup. The Eagles had one last scoring opportunity but their shot came up short. The game went into a 1 minute overtime with both teams coming up short sending the game into a sudden death format with the 1st team to score securing a win. “We set up a play called “41” which allows us to pass to the high post or wing players. Adam Herrington and Chase Mason made a good play for the Eagles. Chase ran a screen and role option after screening for the wing and Adam was able to pass the ball over-the-top to Chase for a winning bank shot”, stated Coach Herrington. The Eagles final game of the day was against South Hamilton with the Eagles ending the day with a 3-1 record. The team support from the parents and family members through out the day was much appreciated.

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