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Community events over Easter weekend include the following:

Garner

The annual Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Garner WaTanYe Club will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Garner-Hayfield Elementary School playground. Children age 3 and 4 will hunt for eggs on the northeast side of the playground. Children, ages 5-6, will hunt on the northwest side.

In the event inclement weather, the Easter egg will be held at the middle school gymnasium. Bring a sack or a basket to hold your Easter eggs.

Britt

The Britt Community Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. for children in first through fourth grades.

Children in first and second grades will gather at the Veterans Park on Main Avenue across from City Hall. Third and fourth graders will meet at City Park behind City Hall.

Each egg will contain 50 cents, coordinator Jerry Christensen said.

“We just scatter them though the area, the kids have them gone in about 30 seconds, he said. “ The Easter bunny will also be present in the community center for photos and will hand out candy at 10 a.m.

The Britt Chamber of Commerce will also be serving an Easter omelet breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 19 at the Britt Fire Station.

Corwith

The Easter egg hunt at Corwith will be Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Corwith High School. All ages are welcomed!

Kanawha

The Kanawha Community Easter Egg hunt will be Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. at the softball park in Kanawha. Children 12 years old and younger are invited. The Easter bunny will make an appearance for pictures.

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Britt Community Blood Drive

BRITT- Britt Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 1 - 6:30 p.m. at Britt Municipal Building, 170 Main Avenue South. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health.

Spring Tree Giveaway

FOREST CITY - The Winnebago County Conservation Board will be giving away free tree seedlings. The giveaway, though, will not be on Arbor Day, as in past years, but on Thursday, May 1st. The seedlings will be available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m that day at the Thorpe Park office, located five miles west of Forest City.

Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with quantities possibly limited to assure that as many people as possible are able to take advantage of this offer. This year’s varieties will include ninebark, spruce, gray dogwood, and wild plum. Information about each species will also be available.

For more information on the WCCB’s Spring Tree Giveaway, contact Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com. Information is also available at the WCCB’s web site (www.winnebagoccb.com).

Community Calendar Thursday, April 10

Town Hall Meeting “How can Hancock County prevent youth alcohol use?” at Duncan Hall in Duncan from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 An eggbake will be held in the Klemme Community Room from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Potpourri Pie and Soup Pickup from 9 a.m. to Noon in Council Chambers.

Spring Market & Bake Sale at the USDA Building in Garner from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fish Fry Supper at the United Methodist Church in Garner from 5-7 p.m.

Britt Fireman’s Social at the Britt Country Club begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 13 Corwith Firemen will be serving breakfast at the Corwith Legion Hall. Serving will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free will donation.

Monday, April 14 GH School Board meeting.

Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Board Chamber, Garner.

Tuesday, April 15 Pillow cleaning at the Garner VFW from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16 Britt Community Blood Drive from 1 - 6:30 p.m. at Britt Municipal Building, 170 Main Avenue South.

The Body in the Belfry Easter Dinner Theatre show at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Community Center. Shows also on 17th and 18th.

Passover seder meal at St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Jon Nissen at 515.824.3603.

Thursday, April 17 CWL School Board meets.

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GARNER - Zach Johnson, a West Hancock student from Kanawha, was interested in a career as an athletic trainer but he is exploring other career opportunities as well.

Ana Kozisek, a sophomore at Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, is interested in the health care field.

She was visiting the Concord Care Center booth. Kozisek was surprised at some of the career choices available in Hancock County.

“There’s more variety than I would have expected,” she said.

Miranda Jackson, a sophomore at GHV is interested in a career dentistry or orthodontics.

High school students from Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, West Hancock and Forest City had the opportunity to explore career possibilities in Hancock County. The 2014 Hancock County Career Fair was held Tuesday, April 1 at Garner.

“The reason we have the fair is to provide a way for students to learn different kinds of careers we have in Hancock County and the surrounding area,” Ed Berg, Hancock County Economic Development director stated. “A lot of students don’t really see what goes on behind the walls of those businesses that they drive by.”

“We’re trying to emphasize the various types of jobs whether it’s a skilled job or professional job,” he continued.

“When they talk to the differ-

Aaron Thomas challenges students to find their passion in life. (Rebecca Peter/The Leader)

Thomas challenges high school youth Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER – “We’re always going to having opportunities and platforms. They’re not always due to positive things. But it’s 100 percent on how we respond to situations.”

That was the message of Aaron Thomas, Aplington-Parkersburg athletic director, coach, and motivational speaker. Thomas spoke to over 300 high school students from Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, West Hancock and Forest City, during the Hancock County Career Fair on April 1.

Aaron Thomas is the son of the late Ed Thomas, legendary football coach at Aplington-Parkersburg who was fatally shot by a former player in 2009. Faith, family and football – in that order – were Ed Thomas’ priorities, according to Aaron.

Thomas also told how the Parkersburg community pulled together following the devastating EF5 tornado that struck in 2008.

After graduating from Aplington–Parkersburg, Thomas went to Drake where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

He was Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Union High School Prior to returning to Parkersburg.

He and his wife, Ellie, have three sons.

“Life couldn’t have gotten much better,” he said.

Then came the EF5 tornado that struck the community on May 25, 2008.

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Stacy Hackenmiller and Mallory Van Oort discuss career possibilities at Kiefer Manufacturing with Rhonda Krause, human resources manager. Approximately 31 businesses and career fields were participated the event which was sponsored by 3M, Alliant Energy, Stellar Industries, Prairie Energy, Hancock County Economic Development, Garner Asset Project and the Hancock County Foundation. ent businesses they learn what ing questions from West Han- “So they’re very pleased we’re it takes to get a job in the field cock students. still in the community.” they’re interested. They can get “I think they need to under- Liz Waddingham, Human first hand knowledge from em- stand we’re committed the com- Resources Assistant for Hanployers of what they are looking munity and the people here,” cock County Health Systems, for.”

Krause said. Keifer Manufac- said, “I think it’s good to expose Berg said 31 businesses and turing (formerly Kiefer Built) the kids to all the opportunities. colleges were represented at the was acquired by Stellar Indus- Even though it’s heath care, fair. tries in 2011. there’s still marketing, book At the Kiefer Manufacturing “People, especially the West keeping, clerical … a whole booth, Rhonda Krause, Human Hancock students, remember realm of possibilities - not just Resources Manager, was field- Kiefer Built,” Krause remarked. doctors and nurses.”

GHEA, School board enter contract negotiations Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net Contract negotiations between the Garner-Hayfield Education Association (GHEA) and the Garner-Hayfield Board of Education are underway. GHEA presented their initial proposal for the 2014-15 contract on March 28. The school board presented their initial response on April 2.

GHEA is asking for a total package increase of 6.19 percent and a $1,600 increase in the base salary. The total dollar amount of the proposal is $298,922.

The current generator salary base for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $26,395.

The Association says this is the first step in a collaborative effort to reach a beginning salary of $33,500 for the 2015-16 school year and meet goals set out by Governor Branstad in his education reform package of 2013.

“We’re trying to get Garner-Hayfield up to where the state says we should be over the course of two years,” said Jason Heitland, a member of the GHEA negotiation team.

GHEA is also asking for a change to current sick leave wording. Rather than the current maximum 15 days leave per year (six days can be used for child/family sick leave), what ask the days be combined, so if a faculty member needs more sick time due to family ill-

ness, they could take more than the current six days.

The leave would not apply to personal, professional or bereavement leave.

Other proposals from GHEA include: •Changing current two cheer coach positions to that of head coach and advisor, and increasing the salary for the head cheer coach position from 5 percent of the salary base to 9 percent.

•The addition of a third personal leave day.

•No changes to the current health and dental insurance coverage. GHEA understands Affordable Care Act (ACA) fees have been included in the regular premium and will not be applied separately.

•GHEA’s proposal is based on

191 contract days (same as the current year without the one additional day paid by the state).

Board response The Garner-Hayfield Board of Education proposed a 3.75 percent package increase, which is a reflection of management’s obligated insurance increase.

The proposal includes a $787 increase in the teaching salary base (from $26,395 to $27,182).

Total cost if the initial proposals is $181,039.

The board agreed to continue discussions regarding family/ sick leave days; the cheer coach positions, ACA fees and teacher contract days.

The board declined the request for an additional personal leave day.

Wings of Refuge comes to Britt Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com Britt area residents had the opportunity to learn about a new outreach ministry in the state of Iowa during a special presentation by Wings of Refuge Wednesday evening, April 2.

Wings of Refuge, an Iowa Falls-based program still in its early stages, is designed to help restore victims of human trafficking and sexual slavery, 11 to 22 years old, once they are rescued.

Joy Fopma, co-director of Wings of Refuge, spoke to a large group at the Britt Christian Reformed Church, sharing the organizations mission, along with facts and statistics on human trafficking.

“We don’t actually do the rescuing part,” said Fopma. “We are working with rescue organizations to help victims with restoration, education and the healing process.”

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Fopma said that although a criminal industry, human trafficking profits nearly $32 billion a year with more than 27 million slaves worldwide.

“That is more than the combined profit of Nike, Starbucks and Google combined,” she said.

The average age a victim enters slavery is around 11 or 12 years old, Fopma said, and many only survive for an average of seven years.

“The average life expectancy once a girl enters is only seven years; they have about seven years to live when they are put into that life. A lot of it is suicide, drug addictions, alcoholism, STDs or they may be killed by the men who own them,” said Fopma.

Many young women who are trafficked come from vulnerable situations, such as fatherlessness, or foster care. It can be a long process.

“They are taken in by a boy-

friend technique,” she said.

“They are prepped and groomed until they go willingly, then they enter an environment they didn’t expect. Prostitution is not a chosen career. These girls need to be given a name and a voice.

Fopma said the need for the aftercare Wings of Refuge provides is crucial.

“There are only 529 beds specific to aftercare,” she said. “And there are 1.5 million slaves in North America, anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 of them are children.”

Although Wings of Refuge does not yet have a permanent home, they recently took in their first rescued girl. Fopma said it

is important to get them medical and dental care along with personal care items they need such as toiletries and clothing, as they often arrive rescued with nothing.

They hope to have a home by the end of the year, with a long term goal of creating a campus that could house up to 15 rescued women.

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Garner-Hayfield/Ventura High School Honor Roll

The following students were named to the “A” (3.667-4.00, *= 4.00) Honor Roll for 3rd quarter.

9th Grade: Rebekah Baxter, Derek Brown, Olivia Carew, Austin Case *Joshua Chizek, Candie Cueva, Andrew Dornbier, Rachel Enright, Katheryn Groom, Mallory Keech, Carlie Knutson, Brooklyn Laird, Hannah Lau, *Kayla Leerar, Katelyn Oetken, Brooklynn Ossman, *Paige Penning, Bailee Pitzenberger, *Lydia Seelhammer, Conner Shaw, Haley Suby, Chase Theobald, Mackenzie Van Gerpen.

10th Grade: Turner Albertson, Derek Anderson, Bailey Ayers, Payton Bamrick, Brandon Bell, Kaleb Bruggeman, Olivia Buseman, Taryn Carolus, Samuel Cataldo, Sydney Childress, Casie Conley, Ashlee Diaz, Todd Finley, Jacob Folkers, Alek Goll, Samantha Haugen, MaryGrace Hulbert, Miranda Jackson, Kiersten Jass, Mallory Johnson, Saman-

Watch your speed!

The City of Garner has posted new digital radar signs that display vehicle speed as motorists approach.

The signs are currently located on West Lyons and Seymour Ave. The city purchased the digital signs to slow motorists down on those streets. The signs can be moved to where ever police department or city council determine is necessary, according to Randy Lansing, city administrator. (Rebecca Peter/The Leader)

tha Luscombe, Kelsey Obermann, *Katherine Rasmuson, Theodore Schoneman, Cole Schreiber, Kyleigh Slaichert, Matthew Sonquist, Kayla Stoychoff, Alex Stromer, Gabriel Umbarger, Autumn Weaver, Rachel Weaver, Sarah-Michele Weaver.

11th Grade: Jack Bertilson, Kevin Boehnke, *Michael Chizek, Courtney Field, Megan Finley, *Mackenzie Haag, Corey Hauptmann, Madison Hejna, Braeden Johnston, *Riannan Kadrlik, Jeremiah Loschen, *Logan Ryerson, Shelby Schroeder, *Emily Spilman, Payton Stadtlander, Grace Tusha, Tiara Van Gerpen, Sydney Younge.

12th Grade: Sydney Ades, Morgan Ames, Brianne Bier, *Emily Brown,

THOMAS from page 1 His parents’ home was destroyed.

For the first time in his life, Aaron was confronted with the possibility that his parents may have been killed or injured.

Fortunately they were alive. His mother, an EMT, was helping others through the wreckage. “She was so focused. It was like my dad every Friday night on football,” Thomas said.

“She looked right at me and said our stuff doesn’t matter. There’s still missing people in our community. We have to go look for them.”

Ed Thomas was leading cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Aaron said his father (who believed in leading by example) told national media, “We’re going to dust ourselves off. We’re going to pick ourselves up and we’re going to move on.”

“In the final analysis it didn’t matter how much money you make…what kind of car you drive…what labels are on your clothing,” Aaron Thomas said. “That tornado didn’t care. It took some of the nicest homes and some not very nice homes. At the end of the day you couldn’t tell what was what.

Truly the only thing that mattered was what we could do as a community.”

A year later on June 24, 2009, tragedy struck the community again with the murder of Ed Thomas by a mentally ill former player. The DCI sent someone to help issue a press release from the family.

“The way you go through tough

*Eric Bruggeman, Kylee Datema, *Kimberly Dornbier, *James Ermer, Timothy Folkers, Miranda Frederick, Trey Jass, Blake Johnson , *Luke Josten, James Legge, Winston Lemon, Tierra Luppen, *Emily Mathews, Cody Meyering, Elizabeth Meyers, Devyn Miller, *Madison Nissen, Jefferson O’Brien, *Tamara O’Hara, Shelby Rayhons, Trevor Rayhons, Matthew Schroeder, Spencer Shaw, Joel Toppin, Madelyn Tusha, *Whitney Watson, Mark Wellik, Jake Wolf, *Luke Wolf, *Courtney Younge, Theodore Zrostlik.

The following students were named to the “B” (3.00 -3.666) Honor Roll for 3rd quarter.

9th Grade: Zachary Abbas, Samara

Ades, Angelle Becker, Katelyn Bierle, Logan Dalbeck, Tucker Datema, Cassandra Eichmann, Brandon Feuring, Abbigayle Garcia, Dallas Goll, Cassidy Hannah, Kyle Hansen, McKinley Hawe, Jasie Heitland, Carter Hess, Holden Hutcheson, Clayton Johnson, Ryley Kozisek, Dylan Mahlstedt, Alan Mohlis, Anastasia Nannenga, Johnathan O’Connor, Courtney Pletcher, Keegan Sassaman, Chase Schilling, Dustin Schlawin, Parker Schnieders, Emily Schreiber, Makaya Shropshire, Grady Umbarger, Anna Williams, Katelyn Wilson, Mason Wirtz.

10th Grade: Jordan Babcock, Tucker Barickman, Dalton Basinger, Benjamin Baumgard, David Cook, Tyeis

Ewing , Brett Formanek , Harley Forry, Morgan Graham, Jayme Haag, Payton James, Trevor Kluver, Ana Kozisek, Taylor Lackore, Betshaida Larson, Alyssa McGuire, Brianna McNeil, Nathan Nedved, Colton Raw, Chase Smith, Alysia Thorp, Alec Weyland, Jordan Wright.

11th Grade: Dakota Acheson, Sadhna Ades, Anna Baccam, Hailey Fandel, Ryan Grunwald, Jonathan Haag, Stacy Hackenmiller, Zelin Hennings, Sydney Holmes, Brianna Huinker, Andrea Huse, Remington Jorgensen, Beckie Jutting, Christine LaBounty, Austin Loers, Logan Miller, Dane Neuberger, Angela O’Hara, Anna Oppedahl, Autumn Prehn, Courtney Prescott, Austin Price, Colby Reid,

Jenna Schlawin, Zachary Scholl, Jennie Vaage, Mallory Van Oort, Laura Welsh.

12th Grade: October Anderson, Brady Baker, Logan Crone, Garret Dean Foster, Sahid Devora, Kalie Eastman, Ashley Erdman, Daisy Fuentes, Olivia Hackbarth, Caitlin Hanson, Jacob Heinemann, Calvin Helland, Candice Hunt, Shelby Jackson, Colton Knutson, Dasiana Larson, Derek Lonneman, Braden Meints, Adam Monson, Shawn-Michael Murphy, Alicia Nava, Austin Oborny, Brooke Penning, Jacob Pringnitz, Taylor Reising, Jordan Smith, Sola Stephenson, Joshua Theobald, NolanTurner, Nicholas Tusha, Ashton Wolf, Makayla Zweck.

times, that shows who you are as a person. That’s one of the biggest things I learned from my father,” Thomas said.

Aaron took on the task of speaking with national media at a press conference. He also asked for prayers for the shooter’s family.

“High school is your avenue to do what ever your passion is,” Thomas continued. “My passion is coaching.

It’s teaching. You can tell which teachers in your building have that same passion.”

“I hope each and everyone of you have a passion, because if you’re not passionate about something, then you’re just going to waste time and days.”

“Unfortunately we never know when that last day will be,” he said.

“I promise you, my dad didn’t get up on June 24, 2009 and think, this is my last day here. It’s been a good run. So I challenge you - be passionate.”

“I think quite possibly the most important decision you choose every day

is your attitude. Who are those people you most likely to impact?” he said.

“Your attitude will impact every single person every single day. What is your attitude? Is it making everyone around us better? Are you grateful for the opportunities you have?

“You have opportunities. Only you can decide what to do with them.”

Thomas said high school young people are the most influential people in the community as evidenced by community turnout at games, concerts

and other events.

“You’re not just representing your team. You’re not just representing your school. You are representing your community as a whole. Is that something that adults who fill those places are proud of?”

“I challenge you to not forget this place you call home,” he said. “Remember the relationships. Remember the school spirit.

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Under the Golden Dome Too This past week was a productive one in the Iowa House. In addition to passing numerous policy bills, we also began the process of passing this year’s budget bills off the floor. As we continue to work toward adjournment, we will remain focused on passing a responsible budget with the taxpayers of Iowa in mind and returning more of your hard earned tax dollars to you.

Last week the House passed legislation that continues our focus on strengthening Iowa’s middle class. HF 2452 would help Iowans interested in purchasing their first home, save money in order to do so. The bill establishes a new home buyers savings account program that will help first-time home buyers save money for a down payment and other costs related to buying a home.

HF 2452 would allow first-time home buyers to set up a savings account in order to finance the purchase of a home and allows them to deduct a portion of that savings, $3000 per person or $6000 per married couple, from their state income taxes for up to 10 years. If the funds are withdrawn from the account for any purpose besides the purchase of a home, the account holder is subject to a penalty.

By providing a pathway and incentive for saving, HF 2452 will increase home ownership in our state, reduce foreclosures, and increase financial security for Iowa families. The bill

passed the House 95-0 and has been sent to the Senate for their consideration.

The House also passed a bill that increases the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical services personnel. The tax credit was established by the legislature last year and currently equals $50.

HF 2459 increases the credit to $100 and also includes reserve peace officers to those eligible for the credit.

Our volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel bravely offer to serve and protect our communities. They volunteer their time and efforts to keep our friends and families safe around the clock, and for that, I am grateful.

After passing the House 98-1, HF 2459 has been sent to the Senate for their consideration.

To learn more about qualifying for the existing Volunteer Firefighter/ EMS tax credit, visit http://www.iowa. gov/tax/educate/Firefighter_EMS_ Credit.html.

During the remaining weeks of the 2014 legislative session, you can be certain we will continue our commitment to passing policies that are in the best interest of Iowans and to sticking to our core budgeting principles. If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me at linda. upmeyer@legis.iowa.gov or 515-2814618. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Amazon’s Identity Crisis

When is a gaming console not a gaming console?

That’s the question I, and many others, have been asking about the Amazon Fire TV. According to Amazon, the Fire TV is a “tiny box that connects your HDTV to a world of online entertainment.” It offers an easy way to stream Netflix and YouTube to your television. Its comparison chart puts it up against other streaming devices like the Roku 3, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast.

The biggest difference between the Fire TV and its competitors? The processing power of the system and the number of games that can utilize it. The Fire TV brags that it supports more than a hundred games, including its own version of “Minecraft,” “Sonic CD,” and “The Walking Dead.”

It even supports a fully fledged game controller with a layout familiar to anybody that has owned any incarnation of the Xbox.

With that in mind, the Fire TV looks less like a buffed up streaming device and more like an underpowered video game console. A view that Amazon is reluctant to embrace.

In spite of the fact that it is a device with a library of games that you hook up to your TV and play with a dedicated controller, an Amazon VP has expressly stated that the Fire TV is “absolutely not a gaming console.”

It just goes to show how much the lines have been blurred when it comes to the devices we use to absorb media.

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That’s not to say the Fire TV should actually be considered a competitor to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or Wii U. The games you see on the Fire TV will be much closer to the kind of games you see on your tablet computer or smart phone than the latest AAA title.

It looks like the Fire TV wants to bring everything you love or hate about the mobile gaming market to your television.

Don’t look for “Titanfall” or “The Last of Us” here. It appears that the Fire TV’s gaming library is going for the quantity over quality approach, releasing thousands of games at $2 a pop and letting the market sort things out. I would expect “Candy Crush” and “Flappy Bird” clones to be readily available.

The thing about trying to find something to compare with the Fire TV is that there really isn’t anything else out there that does what it does.

No... that’s not exactly true. There are a lot of things out there that does what it does. There are literally a dozen devices in my apartment that can stream Netflix. In fact, most dvd/blu ray players come with streaming apps nowadays. You can even buy smart TVs that cut out the middleman and

do it themselves.

Likewise, it’s not hard to find cheap games. There’s no shortage of disposable titles on the Xbox Marketplace, Steam, or Google Play Store, but they’ve never been a selling point until now.

This makes Amazon’s reluctance to own-up to the fact that the Fire TV is a video game system somewhat understandable, but still begs the question of what they were thinking to begin with.

Why make your games library your only unique selling point and then run away from that fact?

Especially since, if the Amazon Fire TV truly does have a competitor, it would be the OUYA, which absolutely does market itself as a video game console.

Right now we’re in a weird spot.

There’s potential for a new market to develop that bridges the gap between casual and hardcore games, but Amazon is unwilling to develop it and the OUYA is unable.

I suppose I can wait for Google to throw their hat into the mix.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and already has a Chromecast anyway.

Iowa State Senator District 4 dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov • 641-430-0424 As we approach the end of the session, I find the tone in the Senate a bit tenser. Even my Administration and Regulations committee got more exciting recently. This committee oversees the budgets of 15 state agencies and is usually just about numbers. Recently, we have had all kinds of conflict over hastily patched together bills whose purpose appears to be more political than practical. I will be glad to have that part of the session behind me soon.

I am glad to see a bill, concerning human trafficking and sexual exploitation, moving forward. This bill still has a few details to be worked out, but would essentially put bigger penalties on perpetrators and give more support to the victims. Many Iowans are not aware of how prevalent this problem is in Iowa. I would like to make Iowa a state that human traffickers avoid.

Wednesday was a special day in the Iowa Senate. It was a privilege for me to join the Senate body in congratulating my Senate Republican colleague, Senator Nancy Boettger. She was honored as the recipient of the 2014 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award. I have great respect for the dedication, vision and service Senator Boettger has offered our great state for the past 20 years. I was saddened to learn last summer she would not be seeking re-election this year—instead choosing to retire. She is a wonderful individual who works tirelessly for her district and all Iowans. She has been outstanding in promoting the pro-life

agenda and in her support of traditional marriage. She and her husband, Dave (her clerk for the last 14 years), also have modelled a successful 49year marriage to those of us in the Senate chambers. Best wishes to Senator Boettger!

Thursday, the 8th grade class from Estherville toured the Capitol. They asked some good questions. I hope I encouraged them to study well, especially in history class. I urged them to do so keeping in mind what Edmund Burke said, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Each of us can make a difference right where we live. Consider these thoughts from Robert Kennedy, “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.” It’s a privilege to serve you at the Capitol. Feel free to contact me at dennis.guth@legis. iowa.gov or call me at 641-430-0424.

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Lau, Quandt to wed in July

Mark and Lori Lau, along with Bonnie Quandt and the Late Rick Quandt, all of Garner, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Renae Lau and Damon Quandt.

Renae is a 2013 graduate from Garner-Hayfield/Ventura High School. The future bride is currently attending Hawkeye Community College and works at Scratch Cupcakery. Renae plans to transfer to Iowa State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Interior Design.

Damon is a 2011 Garner-Hayfield graduate and is a junior studying Business Administration at Waldorf College. Damon is currently an intern as a Human Resource Manager Assistant in Waterloo, Iowa.

A July 5th, 2014 wedding is planned at Garner Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Garner. The couple will live in Ames, Iowa.

A big thank you to the various citizens who have helped library staff out by shoveling our sidewalks. You are greatly appreciated!

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New Materials: Fiction Barr, Nevada; Destroyer Angel - An Anna Pigeon adventure. Camping with friends on vacation, she goes canoeing by herself and when she returns they are being held captive by four gun toting thugs. Too far out for cell coverage, it is up to her to get the help they need.

Bradford, Barbara Taylor; Cavendon Hall - Cavendon Hall is home to two families, the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them. For centuries, these two families have lived side-by-side, beneath the backdrop of the imposing Yorkshire manor.

With World War I looming, both families will find themselves tested in ways they never thought possible. Loyalties will be challenged and betrayals will be set into motion.

Clark, Mary Higgins; I’ve Got You Under My Skin - When Laurie Moran’s husband was brutally murdered, only three-year-old Timmy saw the face of his father’s killer. Five years later his piercing blue eyes still haunt Timmy’s dreams. Laurie is haunted by more—the killer’s threat to her son as he fled the scene: “Tell your mother she’s next, then it’s your turn . . .”

Michaels, Fern; Kiss and Tell - The Sisterhood has been content to let their gold shields gather a little dust while they enjoy their friends and family. But when a string of anonymous emails arrives at Pinewood, suggesting shady dealings at a local assisted-living facility, Myra Rutledge and her best friend Annie de Silva are more than ready to out-hustle a master con-artist at his own game. They’ll need to enlist some new and untested allies in order to pull off their brilliant plan.

Parker, Robert B.; Bull River - After hunting down the notorious desperado Alejandro Vasquez, Territorial Marshal Virgil Cole and Deputy Everett Hitch return him to San Cristóbal to stand trial. No sooner do they remand him into custody than a major bank robbery occurs and the lawmen find themselves tasked with another job: investigating the robbery of the Comstock Bank, recovering the loot, and bringing the criminals to justice.

New Materials: Non-Fiction Kilmeade, Brian; George Washington’s Secret Six - When General George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied—thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring.

Post, Anna; Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette - Today’s weddings are more complicated than ever, with new traditions replacing old, and new relationships to consider as family life grows more complex. Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette has everything a bride will ever need to know to have the perfect wedding.

Shipp, Josh; Jump Ship - We’ve always been told “winners never quit,” but TV personality and motivational speaker Josh Shipp knows it isn’t true.

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4-H’ers show off their “Rocket Man” creations. Front row: L-R Shelby Greiman, Kylie Anderson, James McNeil, Sienna Weiland, Eva Tjarks. Middle Row: L-R Paige Roberts, Emma Kudej, Maddie Bruggeman, Parker Hiscocks, Alex Bruns, Luke Hansen, Keagen Buchda.

Back row: L-R Rachel Weaver, Hannah Wellik, Chyrsta Bruns, Dakota Rossiter, Justin Ausborn, Heidi Tjarks. (Submitted photos)

Hancock 4-H Hosts Creative Spirit Painting Workshop Nineteen 4-H members and five moms painted pictures of a rocket at a workshop hosted by Hancock County 4-H and Creative Spirits Painting on March 18. “4-H is all about trying new things, learning new skills, and discovering your passion,” says Victoria Schmidt, Hancock County 4-H Youth Coordinator. “Creative Spirits Okoboji is an excellent company that makes painting possible for anyone, even if you don’t think you are good at it.”

At the workshop 4-Hers discussed what they were learning and talked about how to make decisions related to art principals and elements of design.

Every workshop participant left with a completed painting and paperwork to exhibit their creation at the Hancock County District Fair.

“I liked it because it was something I’ve never tried before. I’ve never painted on a canvas and I wanted to expand my experiences,” said 4-H participant Chrysta Bruns from Britt.

“I learned that it doesn’t take a lot of work or practice to be able to make a nice piece of art that you can call your

own.” 4-H parent Carrie Lau enjoyed the evening because she got to spend some time doing an activity together with her son Keagen. Carrie says, “We love 4-H for the opportunities to explore the world around us and create new relationships with others. It gives Keagen confidence to be a leader and learn teamwork skills with other members.”

The painting workshop is the first event in Hancock County 4-H’s Exploration Series. All youth in Hancock County have the opportunity to participate in the Exploration Series.

The next event will be an Exploration tour of Anderson Restoration and Birkenholtz Car Collection where participants will see antique cars and how they are restored. The Antique Car Exploration Tour will take place on Tuesday, April 15 right after school.

Stay tuned to Hancock 4-H via Facebook or www.extension.iastate.edu/ hancock/4h to learn about upcoming Exploration Workshops & Tours that will be offered all throughout the summer.

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4-H’ers Rachel Weaver, Hannah Wellik (front), Kylie Anderson, and Paige Roberts (back) are excited to begin painting “Rocket Man” with Instructors from Creative Spirits Okoboji. up, contact Victoria Schmidt at the Hancock County Extension Office,

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Wava Geary (left) works on knitting a shawl, while Katheryn Quebe (right) creates a prayer shawl.

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Corwith prayer shawls make their way around the area Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com Every Monday afternoon, a group of Corwith area women gather with a purpose, to use their knitting and crocheting abilities to reach out to others in a time of need.

A core group of about 10 women, known as the Corwith Prayer Shawl Minsitry, come together at Deanna’s Thread Shop to create lap robes and prayer shawls which are distributed throughout the area and beyond to anyone in need of prayer.

“They go to anyone that could be sick, injured or lost a loved one, any-

one who needs our prayers,” said group member Marcia Frey.

“We reach out to anyone we know of who is experiencing a tough time in their lives,” said Katheryn Quebe.

Since the group started meeting five years ago, they have distributed more than 400 lap robes and prayer shawls, both to individuals they know of and also to groups.

They have sent nearly 90 hand made lap robes to the Iowa Veterans home in Marshalltown, and more than 70 pocket prayer shawls to troops serving overseas.

“Just something to let them know we’re thinking of them,” said mem-

ber Wava Geary.

Eight of the women meet regularly, while two work from home. The group has even sent shawls to people they don’t know personally in other states.

“We have sent to Minnesota, Florida, even Canada, they’ll go to anyone we get word of,” said Geary.

The group started after one member heard about a similar group in Fort Dodge, a much larger city.

“There are groups that do this all over the world,” Frey said.

They were recently awarded a $1,000 grant from Iowa Network Services, which was matched by the local telecommunications provider, Commnications1, for a total of $2,000 to help them keep reaching out.

“We’ve gotten three or four of those over the years,” said Frey.

“We are very fortunate, INS and Comm1 have been very generous in helping us,” said Geary.

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This hilarious mystery is served up between dinner courses which will satisfy every appetite. The menu is pasta with sauce, bread, fruit, dessert, and drink. The setting is Jerusalem, one week after the Crucifixion. Two women, Ruth and Maggie, prepare an elaborate feast. Pilate, Caiaphas, Peter, and other characters are the guests. Maggie goes upstairs to retrieve some napkins, when -eek! She finds a dead body! Whose body? Not just any body. That’s the fun of this whodunit. Gradually the clues pile up. Guess who? We’ll never tell! Many funny running gags, such as Pilate’s propensity to punctuate his prattle with p’s.

Performed by Teenworks Iowa Drama Team April 16, 17, and 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wesley Community Center, in Wesley.

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Go to http://www.homeschoolworks4u.com/store/events/ and click on the dinner theater link to order tickets. If you do not want to order online, send your date preference with check payable to Home School Works, to 1905 230th Ave. Wesley, Iowa 50483. Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door. Call 515-679-4060 for questions.

Richard and Barbara Marks returned from a trip to the west coast where they visited grandson Mike and Leslie Rasmussen and Reagan in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Marks visited their granddaughter Carrie Rasmussen and her husband Richard Cummings in Modesto, Calif. Richard and Barbara also visited James and Marge Davis in Scappoose, Ore. James is a 1953 graduate of Corwith High School. Richard and Barbara were gone March 11 - 29. *** Bud and Lois Kraft returned home from Texas on Thursday evening, April 10. They reported the weather was cooler than usual this year. *** Sharon Kelch had a birthday coffee at her home in Algona for Cecelia Mullins and Leona Welter on Wednesday afternoon. Ten ladies attended with their greeting cards for Cecelia and Leona. A social time was enjoyed by all. *** Royal Neighbors met Thursday night, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall with Connie Hunget as hostess. *** Elwood Geary returned home Fri-

day afternoon after a week’s stay in the Specialty Hospital in Clarion. He had pneumonia. Eldon Geary of Lee Summit, Mo., and Mike and Deb Geary and Meghan of Clarion, were back and forth the past two weeks to be with their parents. *** Pat Anderson of Lenexa, Kansas spent the weekend, April 10-12 with her mother, Carol Schulz. *** Norman and Dianne Chambers visited Kenny and Dolores Wagner at their home in Kanawha on Monday. *** Norman Chambers and Alex Fullerton are singing Saturday night with the Cornbelt Chorus in Humboldt. Pastor Bea Kinzler and Dianne Chambers attended. *** The Corwith Fire Department and the Royal Neighbors will be having a breakfast on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday). Royal Neighbors will be using matching funds for the fire department. *** April 7, the CWL Middle and High School Spring Concert will be held in Corwith at the school.

families in the home or office to create a treatment plan, such as working on anger management, coping skills, relationship-building or healthy decision-making. Support workers also screen for mental health and substance abuse issues, coordinating a treatment plan and additional services for the youth, as needed.

Juvenile court community services must be coordinated through a Juvenile Court Officer (JCO), who makes the initial referral to LSI. Families can request that their child’s JCO refer them to LSI for services. The JCO determines how often youth should meet with LSI for services, receives monthly reports and reassesses the case every 30 days.

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The program is available for youth in the 2nd Judicial District, which includes 22 counties: Boone, Bremer, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Hamilton, Hardin, Humbolt, Marshall, Mitchell, Pocahontas, Sac, Story, Webster, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright.

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LSI is one of Iowa’s largest human services agencies and impacts tens of thousands of Iowans annually through child abuse prevention, services for families and youth in crisis, services for people with disabilities and refugee services. LSI is nationally accredited and serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities and sexual orientations. To learn more, visit www.

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AMES — LSI (Lutheran Services in Iowa) will offer Juvenile Court Community Services for youth who have been adjudicated for the first time. The program targets first-time offenders when trained professionals can step in to stop the behavior and prevent future involvement with the court system.

Partnering with Juvenile Court Services, LSI delivers behavioral skill development services including screening, assessment and treatment supports for referred youth and their family.

“The program is truly a benefit to youth and families, helping to reduce youth’s delinquent behaviors before they commit a serious offense,” says Randy Jansen, LSI service coordinator. “Because Title 19 is not required, LSI helps fill the gap for children who don’t qualify for traditional state services.”

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John 16:19-24 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’? Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; Baptist BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (GARBC) 480 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3110 Pastor Greg Baum Sunday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday, April 16 6 p.m. Awana Clubs Catholic THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF HANCOCK COUNTY ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 660 Bush, Garner - Phone 9232329 ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH Britt Fr. Dennis W. Miller, Pastor Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, April 10 8 a.m. Mass at Garner Friday, April 11 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Garner Saturday, April 12 No Holy Hour 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 4:30 p.m. Mass at Duncan Sunday, April 13 7:15 a.m. Reconciliation at Britt 8 a.m. Mass at Britt 10 a.m. Mass at Garner Monday, April 14 8 a.m. Mass at Garner Tuesday, April 15 No Mass Wednesday, April 16 8 a.m. Mass at Duncan 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Britt 5 p.m. Reconciliation at Britt 5:30 p.m. Mass at Britt ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH 2003 190th St., Algona, 50511 Phone 515-679-4279 Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 6:30 p.m. Mass ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 403 East St., S., Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4279 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass

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Everyone seems to have a need to be safe and secure. We see warnings everywhere we look and watch for them everywhere we go. They alert us to potential dangers and advise of impending problems. They are an important part of life.

There were several times in the life of David when he was forced to flee for his life. Even though he was God’s anointed king, he was not immune to the injustice and hatred of others. Even Saul had a desire to destroy him.

Once when he was in danger he stood his ground and said, “I trust in the Lord for protection, so why do you say to me, Fly like a bird to the mountain?” During this time of outwad trouble he looked inside himself and found what he needed: His Lord!

Our society has become heavily involved in seeking temporary solutions to eternal problems. More than we want to admit are addicted to drugs - whether legal or illegal, prescribed or purhased without proper authority. But those solutions are temporary and only last for a short time and ultimately end in disaster.

But that is not true if we trust in the Lord. He is more than a stimulus; He will become our Savior and remain so throughout eternity. He does not destroy - He delivers. He does not control us, He transforms us to that which is good, pure, wholesome and life giving. No prayer is too hard for Him to answer and there is no problem too complex for Him to solve.

Church of Christ IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Pastor Donna Buckmann Sunday, April 13 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday.

Evangelical Free EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 810 Second Ave SW, Britt, 50423 Pastor Stan Johnson Pastor Mark Stevens Phone 843-3861 Sundays 9 a.m. Services 10:15 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 502 Reed St., W., Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4460 Jason Boomgarden, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 580 Hwy 18 E., Garner, 50438 Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Thursday, April 10 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study Friday, April 11 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study Sunday, April 13 8 a.m. Worship Team Practice 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. WIRED (Jr High) 7 p.m. SOJOURN (High School) 7 p.m. Community Lenten Service Monday, April 14 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Good News Club Meeting Tuesday, April 15 6:30 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study Wednesday, April 16 6 a.m. Men’s Outreach & Bible Study 7 p.m. Teen Small Group 7:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting @ Anderson’s Lutheran FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 1985 290th St., Miller, Garner, 50438 Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Sunday, April 13 8:25 Sunday School/Confirmation 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 Coffee Wednesday, April 16 5 p.m. Pizza / Movie: The Glory of Easter FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 70 5th Ave, NW, Britt, 50423

but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything.

Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

Phone 843-3172 Interim Pastor Norman Bauer Saturday, April 12 9:30-10:30 a.m. Early Communion Class Sunday, April 13 7:30 a.m Men in Mission 9 a.m. Prayer Partner Sunday 10 a.m. Contemporary Service Procession of the Palms/Sunday School Sings 7 p.m. AA Meeting Tuesday, April 15 12-1 Community Prayer Wednesday, April 16 NO Confirmation 6 p.m. Luther League 6:30 p.m. Praise Team

50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Food Pantry by Appt.

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 2405 260th St., Garner Phone 829-4493 The Rev. Carl Hedberg Sunday, April 13 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 212, 517 SE Elm St., Corwith, 50430 Barbara Chapman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261, Email: stpauloffice@mchsi.com Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, April 10 Stepping Up Friday, April 11 1 p.m. Stepping Up Saturday, April 12 7:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry 9:30 a.m. Carberry Baby Shower Sunday, April 13 Service may be heard at 12:30 p.m. on 107.3 KIOW-FM 9 a.m. Worship /Essays/ Confirmation 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School & HS 10:15 a.m. Know Your Bible 10:15 a.m. James & Other Stuff Monday, April 14 7 p.m. Rebekah Circle Wednesday, April 16 NO Christian Ed 6 p.m. Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Bell & Senior Choir 7 p.m. Tenebrae Practice & Sound Check

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, April 10 8:00 a.m. UMW Day Apart in Boone 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Prairie View 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 7:00 p.m. Disciple II Saturday, April 12 5-7 p.m. UMM Fish Fry (Tickets Available) Sunday, April 13 8:45 a.m. Cookie Club 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Celebration Hospitality & Fellowship follows 5:30 p.m. Disciple I 7:00 p.m. Community Lenten Service at E-Free Church Monday, April 14 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m. Quilters Wednesday, April 16 1:00 p.m. Quilters 3:45 p.m. Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. AD Council UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 Willow St., Goodell Phone 641-495-6102 Pastor Michael Shaffer Saturday, April 12 5-7 p.m. Hot Pork Supper Sunday, April 13 Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, April 15 1:30 p.m. Bible Study UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastor Michael Shaffer Sunday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School Bake Sale Monday, April 14 1:30 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, April 16 4-5:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Praise Choir Practice UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 3rd St., LuVerne, 50560 Phone 515-882-3509 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays 7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast

Methodist UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 707 4th St. SW, Britt Phone 843-3523 The Rev. Robert Dodge Sundays 9 a.m. Worship

Non-denominational OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH Garner Ed. Center, 325 W. 8th Street Church Office: 425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmc@live.com

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Catholic Daughters, Court Isabella #642 held their 2014 National Education Contest in February. Categories included: Essay, Poetry, Art, Computer Art, Music, and Photograph. This year’s themes were “Jesus Loves Us. How Do We Spread That Love?”

Or “How do I Promote Peace In The World.” Mitchell Steffensmeier was awarded a first prize of $50 for his essay entry. His entry was submitted to the State Court completion in March.

Congratulations Mitchell! (Submitted photo) Pastor Keith Hood Thursday, April 10 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours 7-9 p.m. Daniel Plan @ Church Office Sunday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship & Coffee 7 – 9 p.m. Daniel Plan @ Library Monday, April 14 Bible Study @ Maxine Upmeyer’s Tuesday, April 15 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours 7-9 p.m. Daniel Plan @ Library Wednesday, April 16 4-5 p.m. 1st Year Confirmands 5-6 p.m. 2nd Year Confirmands 7-9 p.m. Youth Group Presbyterian UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 475 Maben Ave., Garner Phone 923-2274 Justin Asche, Pastor www.facebook.com/GarnerUPC Thursday, April 10 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Sunday, April 13 8:30 a.m. Adult Study 9:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Choir Practice 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Community Lenten Service at E Free Monday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Circle Tuesday, April 15 1-8 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office 6:00 p.m. Session Meeting Wednesday, April 16 1-8 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Reformed At the Crossroads Ministries BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 569 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423

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Obituaries

Virginia J. Ouderkirk

GARNER - Virginia J. Ouderkirk, 85, of Garner died Friday, April 4, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 11 Virginia Ouderkirk a.m., Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Music was provided by organist, Myra Bowman and pianist, Jason Olson who accompanied congregational hymns. Ushers “place” were Marvin Schoneman and Burke photo here Haberkamp. Casket bearers were Virginia’s grandchildren. Burial will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9 at Western Cemetery in Orion, Ill. Virginia Josephine Ouderkirk, the daughter of Lester and Sarah (White) Hill, was born Aug. 19, 1928 at Moline, Ill. She graduated from Orion 1928 - 2014 High School in 1946 and Western IlServices Held: linois Teacher’s College in Macomb, Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m.

Ill. with an associate’s degree. After United Methodist Church, Garner college she worked at John Deere in Arrangements By: Moline.

Cataldo Funeral Home On Aug. 28, 1949 she was married Garner to R. Elmer Ouderkirk, Jr. at the Methodist Church in Orion. They lived in several Iowa cities before moving to Garner in 1997. Besides being a homemaker, Virginia also worked outside the home as a dietary aide at the Lake Mills Nursing Home and hospital in Atlantic. In her retirement years she enjoyed doing volunteer work delivering Meals on Wheels and helping at the hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, camping, traveling, shopping and decorating her home. She always liked to keep herself busy.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner and UMW. Virginia is survived by her children, Larry (Mary Lou) Ouderkirk of Frederick, Md., Linda (Duane) Jurgemeyer of Klemme, Bruce (Nancy) Ouderkirk of Eau Claire, Wisc., Sandra Olson of Altoona, Sheryl (Steven) Greene of New Richmond, Wisc., and Sara (Eric) Wester of Cleghorn, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren, Mike Ouderkirk, Kathleen (Pierre) Daze’, Megan (Theodore) Mathews, Amy (Tom) Pruett, Lisa (Shelby) Kobes, Kimberly (Mike) Mefferd, Cristy Patten, Melissa (Gavin) McCann, Jason (Han) Olson, Laura Olson, Cody and Bryan Greene, and Kyle, Andrea and Christopher Wester; seven great-grandchildren, Mya Foelske, Mandy and Jenny Pruett, Conner and Brayden Kobes, Grace Walker-Mefferd and Wyatt McCann; and a sisterin-law, Sara Jane Hill of Dunedin, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer, Oct. 5, 2009; an infant daughter, Pamela Sue; son-in-law, Rodney Olson; and brother, Robert Hill.

Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

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Joan E. Hrubes

GARNER - Joan E. Hrubes, 76, of Garner died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Joan Hrubes 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Msgr. Joseph Slepicka as celebrant and Fr. Dennis Miller as concelebrant. Lector was Dr. Clarence “Joe” Johanns. Music was provided “place” by organist, Mary Kopacek who acphoto here companied soloist, Louise Zrostlik.

Ushers were Bob Nedved and Chad Reece. Honorary bearers were Joan’s grandchildren. Casket bearers were Dean Hrubes, Gerald Nedved, Alan Trca, Randy Trca, Richard Smith, and Don Hrubes. Burial was at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

1937 - 2014 Joan Elaine Hrubes, the daughter of Services Held: Walter and Myrtle (Geisler) Lemke, Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. was born Nov. 23, 1937 at Hampton. St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church She graduated from Klemme High Duncan School in 1955.

Arrangements By: On June 28, 1955 she married the Cataldo Funeral Home love of her life, Clarence Hrubes, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. In their fifty-eight years of marriage they were blessed with six wonderful children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Joan was a Girl Scout, Rainbow Girl, Cub Scout Den mother, and Girl Scout leader. She and Clarence farmed south of Duncan until 1993. In September 1997 they moved from the farm into Garner. Joys of her life included spending time with family and friends, quilting, couponing, writing to her pen pal, and making quilts for her family, Sister Carol in Colorado, and the Shriner’s Hospital in Minneapolis. She also enjoyed trips to casinos, especially her most recent trip to Las Vegas in January of 2013 with Clarence and some of their grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and member and past officer of St. Wenceslaus Rosary Society.

Joan is survived by her husband, Clarence, of Garner; five children, Gaylord (Marie) Hrubes of Urbana, Renee (Tom) Devine of Ames, Patti Hrubes and special friend, Marvin Alphs, of Mason City, Mike (Char) Hrubes of Britt, and Suzette Hrubes and special friend, George Unruh, of Chandler, Ariz.; grandchildren, Megan (Stuart) Rawlins and son, Lucas of Smithfield, N.C., Dana (Steven) Arenas and children, Elisa and Gemma of Bellevue, Neb., Caleb (Chelsea) Hrubes of San Angelo, Texas, Rachel (Jerod) Storck of Houston, Texas, Christopher Devine and fiancée, Julie Hutson and her three sons, Jarod, Jonus and Jesse, Timothy (Susan) Devine and their two children, Kenzie and Madison of Cedar Falls, Lacey Hrubes and special friend, Jason Albers, of Garner and her two children, Amara and Coewhan, Joshua Hrubes and fiancée, Brittany McAtee, of Garner, and Brandi Hrubes and special friend, Justin Engh, of Clear Lake; a brother, Earl (Kathi) Lemke of Des Moines; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Hrubes of Garner, Leona Hrubes of Britt, and Mary Trca of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, J.J. and Rose Hrubes; and son, Terry, in 1979.

Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner was in charge of arrangements. www. cataldofuneralhome.com

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Reporting from the Hancock County Courthouse GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stops/Accidents – 2, Motorist Assists – 0, Citizen Contact – 5, Business Contact – 2, Business Contact (Funeral) - 2, Government Contact – 2, Government Contact (ambulance) – 1, Investigation – 0, Disturbance – 1, Other – 0.

March 28 3:28 p.m., Garner Elementary, Report of suspicious activity.

4:10 p.m., High School Lot, Non-reportable traffic accident.

11:40 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th, Noise complaint, disturbing the peace.

March 29 7:52 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th, Property standby.

9:19 p.m., 300 Blk W 12th, Welfare check.

March 31 10:53 a.m., Garner, Report of sus-

picious activity on credit card.

3:00 p.m., GVA, Request for standby for property exchange.

April 1 8:18 a.m., Bank escort.

6:20 p.m., 400 Blk State, Alarm.

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF March 29 12:25 a.m., 290th/Hwy 69, Stalled/ stuck/abandoned vehicle.

9:33 a.m., 600 Blk McKinley St., Animal complaint.

10:33 a.m., 1200 Blk 260th, Vandalism.

11:51 a.m., 300 Blk Summit Av., Report of harassment/threats.

7:38 p.m., 2300 Blk Hwy 18, Noise complaint.

March 30 2:57 a.m., Echo Av/Hwy 18, Report of suspicious person/activity.

7:24 p.m., 225th/Rake, Report of

Obituaries

Beulah A. (Goll) Hummel

Beulah A. (Goll) Hummel, age 83, of Garner, Iowa, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Concord Care Center in Garner, following a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Beulah Hummel April 11, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Reverend Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, “place” Klemme. Visitation will be Thursday, April 10, 2014, from 5-8 p.m., at the photo here Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Friday.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Reformed UCC Church-Klemme, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the do1930 - 2014 nor’s choice.

Services: Beulah Augusta (Goll) Hummel was Friday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. born Sept. 13, 1930, to Paul and Erma Immanuel Reformed United Anna (Priebe) Goll on her Grandpa JuChurch of Christ, Klemme lius Priebe’s farm in Twin Lake TownArrangements By: ship. She lived her childhood through Andrews Funeral Home the great depression.

Klemme When she was 7 years old, her parents bought their own farm in Ell Township and moved there with Beulah in 1938. Beulah started school in Twin Lake Township #1 and then transferred to Ell Township #5, graduating from the 8th grade in 1944. She attended Klemme High School and graduated with Leland, KHS class of 1948.

On June 3, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Leland Hugh Hummel at the Immanuel Reformed Church in Klemme. They were blessed with two daughters, Diane Faye and Joleen Ann. In 1952, they started farming across the road from her parents, and then moved to Paul and Erma’s farm in 1954, where they farmed together for 42 years. Beulah helped Leland on the farm driving tractor, watching gates for cattle, raising sheep and many chickens, and selling eggs. They moved into Klemme in December 1989, and just recently to the Prairie View Apartments in Garner in September of 2013.

An avid gardener, Beulah kept a very large garden of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Many of her beautiful flowers she shared with others and entered her best ones in the Open Flower Show at the Hancock County Fair. Her mission was to pull weeds anywhere she went. Every weed was in trouble!

Beulah loved to take pictures to remember special occasions, every day events, people, places, cakes, and flowers. She was never without her camera, saving them for memories, and giving many to friends and relatives. She loved to collect praying hands an salt and pepper shakers.

She was well known for her baking. She decorated cakes and made coffee cakes and homemade breads, with her friends lovingly naming her rolls “Beulah Buns” which she gave to the sick, to the families of the deceased, church events, and special treats at Halloween (with some coming back for another fresh- baked roll.)

Beulah enjoyed her meetings with the neighborhood Ell Township women’s ODO Club. She was a 4-H leader when her girls were members of the North Ell Tip Toppers.

She was an active member of the Immanuel Reformed UCC Church in Klemme, where she was baptized, confirmed, and married. She sang in the church choir and was active in the Women’s Fellowship, on many committees, and especially enjoyed visitation to the shut-ins. Beulah taught many years of Sunday School and Bible School. Her grandson, Andy, and granddaughter, Holly, would come out to play at the farm after Bible School, which she looked forward to.

Beulah and Leland enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, camping at the Iowa State Fair and local campgrounds, and spending time with family and friends. They were members of the North Iowa CB club, North Iowa Road Riders motorcycle club, and Garner Saddle Club. During the winters they went south, spending time in either, Texas, Florida, or Arizona. Most of the time in recent years was spent at Winter Ranch in Alamo, Texas. She loved to play games and putting jigsaw puzzles together, laughing with friends and telling stories. She was always helping others and visiting those who were ill.

She was friendly to all.

She was a big supporter of the community, and most recently spreading the word about the upcoming Klemme Quasquicentennial, handing out magnet reminders and giving Klemme T-shirts.

Beulah is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leland Hummel, Garner; two daughters, Diane (Curt) Stadtlander, Goodell, Iowa, and Joleen (Ben) Chiodo, Murray, Iowa; granddaughter, Holly (Ronnie) Vickers, Urbandale, Iowa, and grandson, Andy (Aubrey) Stadtlander, West Des Moines, Iowa; great grandchildren, Paisley and Kaedyn Vickers, and Ashlyn Stadtlander. step-granddaughters, Bernadine (Tim) Norton, Creston, Iowa, Margo Castillo (Corey Hackett) Creston, Lyn (Philip) Dedrick, Creston, and Dena Chiodo (Kelly Storm), Derby, Iowa; step-great grandchildren, Seighan, Keirnan and Caprial Norton, Amber and Danielle Castillo; Wraithe Dedrick; Briel, Ariana, and Ben Storm; brothers-in-law, Ronald (Beverly) Hummel, Ankeny, Iowa, and Gary (Ann) Hummel Indianapolis, Ind., and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Erma (Priebe) Goll, and infant brother, Merle Paul Goll, brother-in-law, Jon Finlayson, and sister-in-law, Lois Finlayson.

Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme is in charge of arrangements.

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March 31 12:33 p.m., 3200 Blk Oak, Animal call.

1:58 p.m., 1300 Blk 210th St, Theft/Larceny/Shoplifting.

8:07 p.m., 1800 Blk 225th, Report of harassment/threats.

April 1 12:48 a.m., 320th St/Oak, Citation issued to Cash Miller.

8:49 a.m., 260th/Taft, Report of accident, no injuries.

8:51 a.m., 400 Blk SE Elm, Report of Theft/Larceny/Shoplifting.

11:28 a.m., 100 Blk NW Elm, Report of theft by check.

12:14 a.m., 900 Blk Taft, House watch.

9:42 p.m., 1900 Blk 110th St, Noise complaint.

April 3 10:07 a.m., 300 Blk 170th St., Suspicious person/activity/vehicle.

10:28 a.m., 1200 Blk 170th, Animal call.

5:06 p.m., 1000 Blk 330th St., Illegal dumping.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS WD – Joseph B. Schisel, Stacy A. Schisel to Jane R. Peterson; Garner-Ford Addition 15 as desc. 03-19 WD – Daniel A. McClellan, Mary G. McClellan to Tyler R. Weisenstein, Renee J. Greiman; T95N, R23W, Sect. 2 as desc. 03-19 TITLE – Merle Bertilson Est to Sonja Bertilson; Klemme-Klemmes 1st Addition 3 as desc. 03-20 WD – H & A Farms LP to Joy

Schwab; T95N, R26W, Sect. 35 as desc. 03-20 WD – H & A Farms LP to Dennis Schwab; T95N, R26W, Sect. 21 and Sect. 17, each as desc. 03-20 WD – H & A Farms LP to Darlene Schwab; T95N, R26W, Sect. 3 as desc. 03-20 WD – H & A Farms LP to Duane Schwab; T95N, R26W, Sect. 21 and Sect. 17, each as desc. 03-20 WD – H & A Farms LP to Marlys Talidis; T95N, R26W, Sect. 27 as desc. 03-20 CO – Astred L. Schwab Est to Duane Schwab; T95N, R26W, Sect.

21 as desc. 03-20 DEED – Joseph John Reed, Jody Reed to Michael G. Johnson, Bonnie J. Johnson; Kanawha-Calls Addition as desc. 03-20 WD – Pearl Pinegar to Matthew M. Tindall; Corwith-Standrings Addition 1 as desc. 03-20 DEED – Kyle Schoneman, Jill Schoneman to Joseph B. Schisel, Stacy A. Schisel; Garner-Hejliks 1st Subdivision as desc. 03-20 WD – Philip C. Boehnke, Sharon S. Boehnke to David P. Boehnke; T96N, R23W, Sect. 21 as desc. 0321 FORFEITURE – Angela R. Aldrich, Chad A. Oelberg to Debra K. Wiese, Debra K. Rigsbee, Richard N Wiese; Garner-Original Town 37 as desc.

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Allan D. Greiman

GARNER - Allan Duane Greiman, 68, of Edgeley, N.D., formerly of Garner, died on Thursday, April 3, 2014 surrounded by his beloved family in Fargo, N.D. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Allan Greiman Saturday, April 5, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Edgeley.

Graveside service were held at 3 p.m., Monday, April 7, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with “place” Rev. Brian Lund of Zion Evangelical and Reformed officiating. Military photo here rites were conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

He was born in Garner, Iowa on June 17, 1945 to Ronald and Leona (Peterson) Greiman. The oldest of five children, he was raised on a farm southwest of Garner and graduated from 1945 - 2014 Garner High School in 1963. Al served Services Held: in the US Army from 1965 to 1967 as Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. a gunner in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1971 as Corporal Wesley United Methodist Church Edgeley, N.D. E-4. After his service in the Army, he Arrangements By: worked for Farmer’s Co-Op and also worked briefly for Moorman’s Mfg. Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner Co as a sales rep.

In 1976, he moved to Ft. Collins, Colo. and worked construction. He married Diane Ellingson on Jan. 5, 1985. Together they established G&G Painting, raised Black Angus cattle, and ran a custom haying business. In June of 1999, the couple moved to Edgeley, and continued to raise Angus cattle until 2004, when Al retired.

Al was a man of strong faith and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, writing poetry, and singing gospel music. He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his wife, Diane of Edgeley; his children; daughter, Carla Pierce (Mark Boss), of Cedar Falls, Iowa, son Wade Greiman (Crystal) of Ankeny, Iowa, daughter Rachel Nelson (Mark) of Falcon, Colo., and son Adam Stacey of Alfred, N.Y. He is loved by his grandchildren; Alicia and Sam Pierce, Sydnee and Lauren Greiman, and Brodie Nelson. He leaves behind siblings, Rhonda Schuver of Belmond, Iowa, Rhoda (Dave) Thompson of Belmond, and Todd (Jane) Greiman of Garner, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of arrangements. www. cataldofuneralhome.com

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ALLEY VACATION REQUEST Notice is hereby given that the Garner Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing April 17, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Garner City Hall, 135 5th St., Garner, Iowa on a request to vacate and convey an unopened alley in Block 8, Park Addition. Notice is also hereby given that the Garner City Council will hold a public hearing on the same request April 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Garner City Hall, 135 W. 5th Street, Garner, Iowa. At the above designated times and place, the public will be given opportunity to speak for or against the alley vacation and conveyance.

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Proceedings

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 24, 2014 Garner, Iowa The Hancock County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on the above captioned date pursuant to adjournment with Supervisors Florence (Sis) Thomas-Greiman, Ted D. Hall and Jerry J. Tlach present. Absent: none.

The minutes of the March 17, 2014 meeting were read and approved.

On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Hall and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: Accept the 2012-2013 independent auditor’s report from Renner & Birchem, PC. On motion by Supervisor Hall, seconded by Supervisor Tlach and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: Amendment number one to Planning Grant Agreement with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department (HSEMD).

No further business to come before the Board, motion made to adjourn at 12:14 p.m.

by Supervisor Hall and carried. All Supervisors present voting, “Aye,” session to adjourn and will meet again on March 31, 2014.

ATTEST: Michelle K. Eisenman, Auditor Florence (Sis) Greiman, Chair Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Notice to Bidders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 13, LATERAL 7B 1. Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor of Hancock County at her office in Garner, Iowa, until 9:00 o’clock A.M. on April 28, 2014 for the various items of construction work listed below.

2. A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashier’s check, made payable to either the County or to the contractor, drawn upon a solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an amount as set forth in the proposal form. Cashier’s check, made payable to the contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County signed by the contractor or his authorized agent. Failure to execute a contract and file an acceptable bond and certificate of insurance within 15 days of the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein provided, will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award and the forfeiture of the proposal guarantee.

3. Plans, specifications and proposal forms for the work may be seen and may be secured at the office of the County Auditor or Drainage Engineer.

4. All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County, sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids.

5. Attention of bidders is directed to the Special Provisions covering the qualifications of

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HANCOCK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERMA LINDA SCHMIDT, Deceased Probate No. ESPR011314 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Erma Linda Schmidt, Deceased, who died on or about March 22, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of March, 2014, the last will and testament of Erma Linda Schmidt, deceased, bearing date of the 28th day of December, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Carolyn Kumsher was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2014.

Carolyn Kumsher Executor of the Estate 595 Bush Ave

Garner, IA 50438 Philip L. Garland, ICIS PIN No: P00170366 Attorney for the Executor 200 State St., P.O. Box 134 Garner, IA 50438 Date of second publication: 16th day of April, 2014.

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6. This project is an improvement consisting of an open ditch cleanout for Hancock County Drainage District No. 13, Lateral 7B. Drainage District No. 13-Lateral 7B begins at a point near the Northeast Corner of Section 34-T97NR23W on the South right of way line Hancock County road B-20 and the upper end of D.D. #13-Lateral 7. From this point the open ditch runs in a northerly and westerly direction to its upper end at a point near the center of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) Section 27-T97NR23W all in Ellington Township. The length is 5,684 feet.

7. Proposal Guarantee – 10% Bid – Maximum $10,000 – Bid Bond acceptable.

8. Bid items for D.D. No. 13 – Lateral 7B Item 1 – Clearing and Grubbing (as per plans) Lump Sum Item 2 – Open Ditch Excavation 56.84 Stations Item 3 – Surface Water Inlet Pipes (See Schedule) Item 4 – Tile Outlet Pipes (See Schedule) Item 5 – Rip Rap 1000 Sq. Yds. Item 6 – Seeding 7.0 Acres Item 7 – Remove & Relay Crossing Pipe at Sta 80+65 as per Plan note Lump Sum 9. Completion Date – November 1, 2014 10. Starting Date – After contract is signed.

Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 9 and 16, 2014

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Proceedings: Garner

CITY OF GARNER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES MARCH 25, 2014 The City of Garner Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Mayor Mick called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

ROLL CALL-Present: Denny Drabek, Deb Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, absent: none.

Motion by George Smith seconded by Lynn Smith to approve the agenda as printed, carried unanimously.

PUBLIC INPUT: Mayor Mick welcomed YIELD student Cory Hauptmann.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by George Smith to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows, carried unanimously.

• Minutes – March 11th Regular meeting • Golf Course Financials - February • Liquor License Renewal – Matt’s Place Following a presentation of the FY13 Audit

by Mike Birchem there was a motion by Deb Schmidt, seconded by Tim Schmidt to accept the audit, carried unanimously.

Several members of the Visioning Group were present. Linda Webner updated the Council on past, current and proposed future projects. No action was taken.

Mark Ricke and Lisa Formanek, representing the Chamber, discussed the use of and possible leasing of the upstairs at the Golf Course Club House. General consensus was in support of further investigation and to return on April 22nd with additional information.

Following discussion on a request from Dan Lauters to have a vegetable stand at Central Park there was a motion by George Smith, seconded by Lynn Smith to approve the request with the stipulation the stand not be located

along State Street, carried unanimously.

Motion by Deb Schmidt, seconded by Tim Schmidt authorizing the City staff to move forward with a request to vacate the alley in Block 8 of Park Addition, carried unanimously.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Lynn Smith to move forward with the purchase of a 2015 International Dump Truck and Box, carried unanimously.

Proposed areas for the 2014 Street Overlay Project were presented. Council will review them and come back with their recommendations.

Discussion was held on requesting proposals to rehab the property at 295 West 4th. Consensus was to acquire the property first.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Lynn Smith to approve Resolution #2014-17 HOMEWARD LOAN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL NELSON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 1385 PARK AVENUE, subject to receiving written releases from Mark Lewerke and Brent Powers on previous requests, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Deb Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

OTHER BUSINESS: Items discussed included: • Dogs on chains, can’t cross the sidewalk • Frozen sewer on division issue • Fence issues • Preconstruction meeting at City Hall tomorrow for the Maben Extension Project and the Hwy 18 & 69 Looping • Sidewalk project update for 2014 CORRESPONDENCE: Mediacom changes and P&R Board minutes Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm.

Kenton L. Mick, Mayor Daisy Huffman, City Clerk Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 9, 2014

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-14 VS JAMES L. BURIK, SPOUSE OF JAMES L. BURIK, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR THE BRADFORD FINANCIAL CENTER CORPORATION, AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION Case# EQCV019042 Civil# 14-000158 SPECIAL EXECUTION As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution as issued by the court of the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is The correct legal description for the property as follows: A tract of land located in the South One-half (S 1/2) of Section One (1), Township Ninety-seven (97) North, Range Twenty-five (25), West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Hancock County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°34’17” West (assumed bearing) 2623.15 feet along the South line of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°25’30” W 1311.64 feet; thence N 00°15’56” E 430.70 feet to a point on the extension of the centerline of a county road; thence N 54°09’04” E 784.01 feet on said centerline and centerline extended; thence N 39°15’24” E 594.78 feet on said centerline; thence N 89°39’32” E 266.11 feet on said centerline to the point of beginning of the tract herein described; thence continuing N 89°39’32” E 416.00 feet on said centerline; thence N00°20’28” W 387.30 feet; thence S 89°39’35” W 289.99 feet; thence N 00°00’00” E 230.35 feet; thence S 28°37’49” W 248.00 feet; thence S 00°41’49” W 400.75 feet to the point of beginning, EXCEPT a tract of land located in the part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 1, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°34’17” West (assumed bearing) 2623.15 feet along the South line of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°25’30” W 1311.64 feet; thence N 00°15’56” E 430.70 feet to a point on the extension of the centerline of a county raod; thence N 54°09’04” E 784.01 feet on said centerline and centerline extended; thence N 39°15’24” E 594.78 feet on said center-

line; thence N 89°39’32” E 266.11 feet on said centerline to the Southwest corner of a survey performed by Charles Ahlbrecht on 12-09-75; thence continuing on the south line of said survey N 89°39’32” E 270.73 feet to the point of beginning for this survey; thence, continuing to the south line of said survey N 89°39’32” E 145.27 feet to the Southeast corner of said Survey; thence N 00°20’28” W 387.30 feet along the East line of said survey to the NE corner of said survey; thence S 89°38’26” W (recorded as S 89°39’35” W) 145.27 feet along the north line of said survey; thence S 00°20’28” E 387.25 feet to the point of beginning.

AND AS TO A tract of land located in the South One-half (S 1/2) of Section One (1), Township Ninety-seven (97) North, Range Twenty-five (25), West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Hancock County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°34’17” West (assumed bearing) 2623.15 feet along the South line of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 1; thence S 89°25’30” W 1311.64 feet; thence N 00°15’56” E 430.70 feet to a point on the extension of the centerline of a county road; thence N 54°09’04” E 784.01 feet on said centerline and centerline extended; thence N 39°15’24” E 594.78 feet on said centerline; thence S 89°39’32” W 62.09 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 29°59 1/2’ E 361.55 feet; thence N 89°39’32” E 155.32 feet; thence S 1°26 1/2’ W (previously recorded as S 00°41’49” W) 312.21 feet to the centerline of a county road; thence S 89°39’32” W 328.20 feet along said centerline and centerline extended to the point of beginning Property Address: 1255 335TH STREET, FOREST CITY, IA 50436 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 05/14/2014 Sale Time 10:00 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOSUE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption.

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GHV JV Boys’ Hoops Roundup West Hancock golfers ready for season

It’s been two months since the conclusion of the junior varsity basketball season, but as the cliché states, better late than never. The Cardinal JV boys completed an impressive season that included a 16 – 2 overall record while finishing a perfect 13 – 0 against NIC opponents.

Cardinal coach Matt Harriman commented, “The kids continued to push each other throughout the year to get better. It was not about who the opponent was but rather about how they can help the team get better”.

GHV had little trouble finding the basket through the season as the Cards averaged over 52 points per contest.

They were equally impressive on the defensive end, holding their opponents to an average of 31 points per game. Sophomore Sam Cataldo finished as the team’s leading scorer averaging 15 points per game. Other consistent offensive weapons for the Cards included Johnny O’Connor (7.1 ppg), Turner Albertson (5.8 ppg), Payton James (6.5 ppg) and Zach Powers (4.6 ppg).

“It’s a luxury to have two kids that are

about 6’5” that can run the court and shoot,” stated Harriman referencing Sam Cataldo and Alex Stromer. “But they also had a strong supporting cast around them that made this team very hard to defend on a nightly basis.”

The team was a mix of one freshman, five sophomores and six juniors.

Suiting up for the Cards were Johnny O’Connor, Turner Albertson, Payton James, Ben Baumgard, Sam Cataldo, Alex Stromer, Brandon Ross, Payton Stadtlander, Jack Bertilson, Zach Powers, Kevin Boehnke and Michael Chizek.

Harriman noted that the juniors on the squad have shown significant improvement over the past three seasons. “The juniors on the team have made huge strides compared to when they began as ninth graders. They’ve changed from looking for ways to simply try and compete to winning regularly and that was a major bonus. As Jack Bertilson put it, ‘this is the most fun I’ve had ever playing basketball’. That make it very evident how much this group of guys liked playing together.”

With a number of seniors graduating

from the varsity roster, several of these players will be looking to find a role on that squad next season.

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Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin will serve as emcee for the evening.

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Monday BAGO League – March 24 1 Pritchard Auto 33 15 2 Prairie Energy 28 20 3 Hardee’s of Garner 26 22 4 Unicover 25 23 5 National Purity 25 23 6 Duane Malek Constr.

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24 24 8 Jordahl Jems 23 25 9 Larson Contracting 16 32 10 Schmidt’s Livestock 15.5 32.5a Team Scratch Game 690 Pritchard Auto, 671 National Purity, 639 Unicover; 201 Michelle Doble, 200 Lois Purcell, 194 Denise Haberkamp; Team Scratch Series 1913 Pritchard Auto, 1913 National Purity, 1829 Unicover; 566 Michelle Doble, 534 Barb Pauk, 531 Denise Haberkamp; Team Handicap Game 837 Larson Contracting, 829 Pritchard Auto, 812 Schmidt’s Livestock; 245 Lois Purcell, 241 Missy Heintzman, 235 Cindy Anderson; Team Handicap Series 2367 Duane Malek Const., 2330 Pritchard Auto, 2319 Larson Contracting; 660 Missy Heintzman, 640 Lois Purcell, 633 Barb Pauk.

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Wednesday Powder Puff–March 26 1 Jordahl Jems 28 20 2 Twedt Financial 27 21 3 Lake Mills Pump 25.5 22.5 4 Black Hills Energy 25.5 22.5 5 GES Who 19 29 6 Le Pews 19 29 Team Scratch Game 469 Jordahl Jems,

454 Le Pews, 447 Lake Mills Pump; 182 Linda Jordahl, 167 Paula Schreiner, 163 Janice Colby, 163 Sue Ostrander, 163 Barb Erdman; Team Scratch Series; 1367 Jordahl Jems, 1324 Le Pews, 1312 Lake Mills Pump; 524 Linda Jordahl, 464 Paula Schreiner, 459 Darla Schroader; Team Handicap Game 600 Lake Mills Pump, 580 Le Pews, 578 Twedt Financial; 219 Paula Schreiner, 211 Marian Lenz, 211 barb Erdman; Team Handicap Series 1771 Lake Mills Pump, 1708 Twedt Financial, 1705 Black Hills Energy; 620 Paula Schreiner, 619 Marian Lenz, 598 Barb Erdman.

Wednesday North Iowa – March 26 1 Plas-Tech 244.5 75.5 2 Singelstad Hardware 203.5 116.5 3 FCA-VIP 173 147 4 Thompson Roofing 186.5 133.5 5 Spahn & Rose 185.5 134.5 6 North Iowa Honey 164 156 7 Super Bowl 163 157 8 Forest City Ford 151 169 9 Bob’s Body Shop 151 169 10 Yohn Ready Mix 143.5 176.5 11 10th Frame 110.5 209.5 Team Scratch Game 1071 Yohn Ready Mix, 976 Thompson Roofing, 976 Plax-Tech; Men 268 268 Dale Wood, 267 Scott Plagge, 253 Charles Van Overbeke; Women 222 Samantha Kohner, 190 Carol Bakeberg, 173 Cheryl Bakken; Team Scratch Series; 2868 Thompsoon Roofing, 2849 Yohn Ready Mix, 2842 FCA-VIP; Men 672 Scott Plagge, 662 Dale Wood, 662 Adam Haugen; Women 629 Samantha Kohner, 542 Carol Bakeberg, 499 Cheryl Bakken; Team Handicap Game 1244 Yohn Ready Mix, 1157 North Iowa Honey, 1139 Plas-Tech; Men 285 Scott, Plagge, 275 Charles Van Overbeke, 274 Dale Wood; Women 240 Samantha Corsaro, 234 Cheryl Bakken, 233 Samantha Kohner; Team Handicap Series 3441 North Iowa Honey,m 3368 Yohn Ready Mix, 3333 10th Frame; Men 743 Adam Haugen, 728 John Ruley, 726 Scott Plagge; Women 712 Samantha Corsaro, 682 Cheryl Bakken, 662 Samantha Kohner.

Thursday Night League Iowa-March 27 1 Eddy’s 27.5 12.5 2 Super Bowl 27 13 3 Sh-Boom’s 22 18 4 Fred’s Peeps 22 18 5 The Jems 20 20 6 Thompson Roofing 19 21 7 Fred’s Girls 18 22 8 Two & One 0.5 39.5 Team Scratch Game 512 Fred’s Peeps, 482 The Jems, 479 Sh-Boom’s; Men 214 Heath Weber; Women 196 Jessica Putney, 191 Christy Smoley, 178 Donna Bruns, 178 Jaime Fredrickson; Team Scratch Series 1486 Fred’s Peeps, 1442 The Jems, 1339 Eddy’s; Men 550 Heath Weber; Women 525 Jessica Putney, 522 Shelby Hoeft, 506 Jaime Fredrickson; Team Handicap Game 617 The

Jems, 595 Fred’s Girls, 576 Sh-Boom’s; Men 214 Heath Weber; Women 236 Jessica Putney, 219 Christy Smoley, 215 Donna Bruns; Team Handicap Series 1847 The Jems, 1676 Thompson Roofing, 1669 Eddy’s; Men 550 Heath Weber; Women 645 Jessica Putney, 608 Jodell Hurd, 603 Shelby Hoeft.

Friday Mixed League – March 28 1 Split Happens 22 10 2 Becotte Racing 19 13 3 Wonderboys 18 14 4 The 4 Monkeys 18 14 5 Happy Happy Happy 18 14 6 CJ Paint 16 16 7 Shat 15 17 8 The Misfit 13 19 9 Team 2 13 19 10 The Mighty Tiggers 6 26 Team Scratch Game 877 Shat, 788 Wonderboys, 757 Happy, Happy, Happy; Men 269 Heath Weber, 258 Jordy Plagge, 226 Mike See; Women 223 Alma Walker, 200 Jaime Fredrickson, 181 Jo Beck; Team Scratch Series 2363 Shat, 2182 Wonderboys, 2087 Happy, Happy, Happy; Men 6683 Heath Weber, 29 Mike See, 617 Jordy Plagge; Women 590 Alma Walker, 571 Jaime Fredrickson, 454 Jo Beck; Team Handicap Game 996 Wonderboys, 970 Happy, Happy, Happy, 965 Shat; Men 285 Heath Weber, 268 Jordy Plagge, 268 Dave Martin; Women 267 Alma Walker, 252 Karen Usher, 249 Jo Beck; Team Handicap Series 2806 Wonderboys, 2726 Happy, Happy, Happy, 2627 Shat; Men 756 Dave Martin, 743 Mike See, 731 Heath Weber; Women 722 Alma Walker, 706 Jaime Fredrickson, 685 Dawn Wickwire.

Saturday Mixed League – March 30 1 Misfits 16 8 2 Shooting Stars 15 9 3 Newlyweds 14 10 4 Subs 12 12 5 XXXO 8 16 6 Penguins 7 17 Team Scratch Game 736 Shooting Stars, 728 Misfits, 656 Subs; Men 247 Tony Trunkhill, 212 John Winklbauer, 209 Alex Pettit; Women 233 Deb Kleveland, 220 Nikki Trunkhill, 187 Chris Kleveland; Team Scratch Series 2019 Misfits, 2014 Shotting Stars, 1776 XXXO; Men 578 John Winklbauer, 569 Nick Trunkhill, 562 Dustin Jensen; Women 583 Deb Kleveland, 574 Nikki Trunkhill, 450 Chris Kleveland; Team Handicap Game 932 Misfits, 908 Shooting Stars, 892 Subs; Men 292 Tony Trunkhill, 257 John Winklbauer, 247 Trevor Benson; Women 274 Deb Kleveland, 267 Nikki Trunkhill, 237 Sarah Bauer; Team Handicap Series 2631 Misfits, 2530 Shooting Stars, 2510 Newlyweds; Men 713 John Winklbauer, 707 Trevor Benson, 689 Tony Trunkhill; Women 715 Nikki Trunkhill, 706 Deb Kleveland, 616 Aleen Decklever.

The opening week for the West Hancock golf teams has arrived. The Eagle golfers, along with first year head coach Troy Hobscheidt and assistant Derek Cornett, have been busy preparing for their opening hole this spring.

The girls’ team is small, made up of two athletes, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t ready to compete on the fairway.

Juniors, Taylor Beachy and Michaela Andreasen, will represent West Hancock this spring on the course.

Five golfers compile the boys’ roster this season. Juniors, Jordan Savoy and Logan Jones, along with sophomores Alex Hartwig and Colton Ruter, and lone freshman Jonathon Hernandez.

The coaching staff said that they have been busying working on the development of the game as a whole.

“We want to look at all aspects of the sport and develop the skills needed to be successful on the course and off. We have begun some basic skill development on swing, stance, and approach and how each individual on the team is going to have to find this or her own golf technique.”

Coach Cornett noted that the boys’ team is going to have some solid youth and great leadership in Jordan Savoy.

Members of the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura trapshoot team are: (front row) Hunter McFerran, (back row, left to right) Jaron Townsend, Keegan Clark, Clay Johnson, Zach Abbas, Cameron Jackson, and (not pictured) Kaden Young. (Rick Ermer photo)

GHV Trapshoot Schedules Practice Schedule: All practices are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Ventura Gun Club. First practice was Wednesday, March 19.

Future practices are: April 9, 16, and 30, and May 7, 14, 21, and 28. All are 100 target practices Meet Schedule: Except for home meets, the team will gather at the north end of the Sears parking lot in Mason City.

Saturday, April 5 at New Hampton, depart GHV at 6:30 a.m.

Monday, April 7 vs. Cedar Falls/New Hampton (home) at 2:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 vs. MCHS Invitational (home), tba Monday, April 14 vs. MCHS/GHV at Northwood-Kensett, 2:30 p.m., depart GHV 1 p.m.

Monday, April 21 vs. Osage (home) at depart GHV at 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23 vs Central Springs (home), 2:45 p.m.

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Letter winner Taylor Beachy returns to play golf for West Hancock in the 2014 season.

(Michelle Kronemann photo) show the tools to develop into good golfers. They have put in some time and hard work and that will pay off throughout the season.”

The girls were scheduled to compete on their home course this Tuesday, April 8, while the boys are slotted to open up at home on Thursday, April 10.

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Students Learn About Local Careers by Sara Hoover The sophomores and juniors of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura and West Hancock had the opportunity to meet with representatives of several different businesses in Hancock County at the career fair which was held Tuesday, April 1, in the GHV gym.

Businesses and organizations represented at the fair were from Clear Lake Bank and Trust, KIOW/KSMA/ KLKK Radio, Highway Division of Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Hancock County Health Sys-

tem, Kanawha Equipment, Westview & Concord Care Centers, Prairie Energy Cooperative, Salon Embellish, MaxYield, Accelerated Rehab, Michael Foods, Ernie Williams John Deere, Stellar Industries, West Hancock Ambulance, CR Holland Crane, Iowa Mold Tooling Company, Waldorf College, Ministries, Garner Police Department, Next Generation Technology, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, Drs. Tesene Maurer & Maurer, Kaplan University, 3M,

NIACC/Pappajohn Center, Heath’s Computer, Agvantage FS and Diemer Realty.

Students had one hour to work their way around the gym. By visiting with representatives and gathering informational materials, they learned about opportunities available to them and qualifications needed for various positions.

“Be confident and always start with a strong handshake” is a tip junior Zelin Hennings picked up.

Sophomore Ana Kozisek found out just how many job opportunities for high school-aged kids are in Hancock County.

The career fair was sponsored by the Hancock County Foundation, Iowa Mold Tooling, Prairie Energy Cooperative, 3M, Stellar Industries, Alliant Energy, MaxYield Cooperative, the Hancock County Economic Development Corporation and Forest City Economic Development.

It’s been heard a million times before: Don’t put too much personal information on the web. But what are the consequences of doing it? A team of mock trial students found out.

The case revolved around a witness named Jamie Nichols who claimed to be the victim of cyber stalking and harassment. The defendant, Tatum Woodley, argued that he was not personally responsible for the crimes.

One of GHV’s mock trial teams had the opportunity to argue both sides of the case at state mock trial March 26 and 27. By finishing in second place at regional competition at NIACC earlier

this month, they advanced to state. The team itself was made up of ten individuals that often had multiple parts in the trial. They were given parts for the both the plaintiff and the defendant. Certain parts are played by students from our school, but in a competition, the same roles may be played by students from different schools.

For the plaintiff side, Olivia Buseman gave the opening statement and cross examined Prof. Quinn Carruthers.

Kristien Smith direct examined Jamie Nichols, played by Alysia Thorp, and cross examined Tatum Woodley. Candie Cueva direct examined Landry

Miller, played by Katie Rasmuson, did the pre-trial conference and gave the closing argument. Cole Schreiber did the direct examination of Emerson Lasdun, played by Theo Schoneman, and cross examined Riley Williamson. Andrew Dornbier timed for the team.

For the defendant side, Anna Williams gave the opening statement and directed Riley Williamson, played by Alysia Thorp. Katie Rasmuson cross examined Jamie Nichols, gave the closing argument and did the pre-trial conference. Theo Schoneman cross examined Landry Miler and direct examined Tatum Woodley, played by Alix Britt.

Andrew Dornbier cross examined Emerson Lasdun and direct examined Prof. Quinn Carruthers, played by Cole Schreiber.

The team competed once Wednesday and twice Thursday. Round 1 of the competition was lost against Marion Home School. Round 2 was won against Carroll High School and Round 3 was lost against Dowling High School.

The team did not advance to Friday’s finals.

Collin Davison served as the team’s attorney coach, and Mrs. Deb Hill was the teacher coach.

It may have been April Fool’s Day, but the GHV seniors’ trip to see Macbeth was no joke. Twelfth graders from Garner-Hayfield/Ventura had the pleasure of attending Shakespeare’s Macbeth on Tuesday, April 1. The University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center was filled with students from various Iowa schools.

The two-hour performance showcased the National Players, a touring theatre

company.

Students in Ms. Elizabeth May’s English 12 class recently read the play. The five-act tragedy, set in Scotland, questions how far one would go to achieve a position of power. Macbeth, named for its main character, tells the story of a man who killed in order to become and stay king. It came back to Macbeth in the end, though. “Blood will have blood,” and that blood was Macbeth’s.

Ms. May says it is important to see Macbeth on stage because that’s how Shakespeare meant it to be seen, on stage rather than on film.

The actors did a commendable job at portraying the characters. A crowd favorite was Porter, who brought a touch of comedy to Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Both Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth’s spirals into insanity were very convincing.

After the play, students went for lunch at Cedar Fall’s College Square Mall. Students had the opportunity to eat at Hu Hot, Old Chicago and the food court.

Buses arrived back in Garner at roughly 3:30 p.m.

Though both the play and the food options were good, having most members of the senior class able to go out and spend the day together was perhaps the most important part of the trip.

Sam Cataldo, Katheryn Groom, Cole Schreiber, Jacob Heinemann, Corey Hauptmann and Alan Mohlis); woodwind choir (Jenni Farrell, Tierra Luppen, Katie Rasmuson, Shelby Schroeder, Kayla Leerar, Paige Penning, Tiara Van Gerpen, Laura Welsh, Tim Folkers, Sara Hoover, Allison Bell, Stacy Hackenmiller, Alysia Thorp Ryan Grunwald, and Nolan Turner); flute quartet (Jenni Farrell, Tierra Luppen, Katie Rasmuson and Shelby Schroeder) and the trumpet trio (Kevin Boehnke, Logan Ryerson and Matt Schroeder).

Division II’s included soloists Rebecca Nelson, timpani; Logan Ryerson, trumpet; Sam Cataldo, trombone; Madison Benzing, marimba; Parker Schneiders,

timpani; Paige Penning, clarinet, and Cole Schreiber, trombone. The percussion duet (Madison Benzing and Rebecca Nelson) and the saxophone trio (Alysia Thorp, Anna Nannenga and Allison Bell) also received II’s.

“The saxophone trio and trumpet trio both collaborated very well together and held practices on their own to prepare. The percussion choir was the only large percussion ensemble that received a Division I. That is a huge honor to us,” added Griffin.

The GHV concert band will be heading down to Humboldt for state largegroup contest on Friday, May 9, and will be hosting their spring concert Tuesday, May 13.

Contest Time by Jacob Heinemann Numerous members of the GHV band traveled to Forest City on Saturday, March 29, for the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) Solo/Small Ensemble Festival. Twenty-seven GHV events were scheduled that day, and 14 received Division I ratings, nine received Division II ratings and four received Division III ratings.

Band director Jeff Griffin said, “I thought the day went extremely well, and I was happy with the results. Many students put forth a great amount of effort and time preparing for their performances. The most enjoyable part for me is seeing several students take ownership of their own progress and development.”

Soloists earning I’s were Nolan Turner, saxophone; Alan Mohlis, tuba; Jenni Farrell, piccolo and flute; Kevin Boehnke, trumpet; Matt Schroeder, French horn; Tiara Van Gerpen, clarinet; Alysia Thorp, saxophone, and Rebecca Nelson, marimba.

Ensembles receiving I’s were the percussion choir (Madison Benzing, Brianne Bier, Josh Chizek, Michael Chizek, Andrew Dornbier, Jacob Folkers, Samantha Luscombe, Devyn Miller, Josh Miller, Rebecca Nelson, Parker Schnieders, Maddie Tusha, Mackenzie Van Gerpen, Autumn Weaver and Tim Folkers); brass choir (Kevin Boehnke, Sydney Childress, Logan Ryerson, Kyleigh Slaichert, Matt Schroeder,

Career Fair Speaker Touches Students by Mallory Johnson “Consider how fortunate you are to go to the schools you do” is one of the first things Aaron Thomas said to stu-

dents from GHV and West Hancock when he spoke to them at GHV High School as part of the career fair on Tues-

day, April 1.

In the one hour he spoke to students, staff and area business people, he inspired them through his message born of personal stories and lessons.

Thomas, who is the son of former Aplington-Parkersburg teacher and coach Ed Thomas, talked about how the tragedy of his father’s murder has now given him an opportunity and a platform to talk to people across the country about responding to tough times in positive ways. He also emphasized the advantages of growing up and living in rural Iowa.

Thomas shared a video near the beginning of his presentation that chronicled the EF5 tornado that devastated Parkersburg in May 2008, the subsequent clean-up effort in which Ed Thomas played a prominent role, the tragic shooting of Ed Thomas in June 2009 in the school’s make-shift weight room and the remarkable story of forgiveness, resilience and community that has allowed Ed Thomas’s legacy to continue to have an impact today.

These are some of the important and inspiring points Aaron Thomas shared with his audience: • High school is your avenue to do what is your passion.

• Be passionate and realize that you can’t fake or hide passion.

• Never forget where you came from.

• Take pride in your school and remember the relationships, bonds and

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• You are educated in the greatest state; rural Iowa is a great place to be raised because when people need something, others help them.

• You have four years to make a difference; what is your legacy going to be?

• Have dreams and goals.

• Wherever you go, take this place with you and spread it around; the world needs a lot more small-town Iowa.

• It’s easy to lead when things go smoothly, but true leadership is revealed in tough times.

• Things will happen you don’t ask for and don’t deserve, but the attitude you choose to have can help you overcome adversity. Consider how your attitude will impact those around you.

• You high school students have an impact on adults and especially young children.

As he neared the end of his presentation and spoke about attitude, Thomas said he is a firm believer that life is indeed 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. He urged students to do what he learned from his father: dust yourself off, pick yourself up and move forward. He also reminded them that somebody out there always has it worse than them. “The greatest gift God has given you is the power to choose,” he said. “Choose your attitude.”

Getting out of school early to go trucking with his dad is the childhood memory Zachary Hueneman will always cherish. Zachary, the son of Mollie and the late David Hueneman, was born on Nov. 6, 1995, and has a cat, Pickles, and a dog, Maya.

Some of Zachary’s favorites are country music, watching Nascar, his dad’s pork loin, dogs, camouflage, the TV show Top Gear, the magazine Diesel Power, Cabela’s and auto mechanics class. The number one thing on Zachary’s bucket list is to get a truck that looks just like his dad’s, and a fun fact about Zachary is that he is a huge fan of Chevrolets.

Zachary’s role models are his mom and his dad because they worked hard to get where they are/were. While in high school, Zachary has enjoyed driving around with friends, participating in FFA and working.

After graduation, Zachary is looking forward to being able to relax for a little bit before he joins the military. He advises underclassmen to be respectful.

Trey Jass by Whitney Watson

Playing with Maddie Tusha is Trey Jass’s favorite childhood memory. Trey, who was born on Oct. 6, 1995, is the son of Steve and Nancy Jass; he has one sibling, Chase.

Some of Trey’s favorites include the television show That 70’s Show, the movie Goon, Florida Georgia Line, the Denver Broncos, steak, the color blue, chocolate ice cream and fifth period ag class.

When Trey is nervous, he becomes quiet, and his biggest pet peeve is when people try to talk to him when he has his headphones in.If Trey could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, he would walk in Colton’s shoes to see what it’s like to have perfect hair.

Trey is looking forward to college after high school but will miss seeing Joel Toppin. During high school Trey has been involved in football, basketball and FFA. His favorite part of senior year has been senior study hall with Colton, Mark and Austin.

After high school Trey plans to attend Iowa State University.

Being away from home is the thing that Sydney Ades is most looking forward to after high school. Sydney Ades, who was born on July 6, 1995, is the daughter of Jami and the late Mike Ades. She has two younger sisters, Sadhna and Sammi, both of whom are in high school, and being close to her sisters is the thing she will miss most about high school.

Sydney also has two miniature pinchers named Peewee and Lily.

A fun fact about Sydney is that she loves trapping and archery. They are among her hobbies, along with hunting, camping, fishing and swimming.

Some of Sydney’s favorites include the television show Sons of Anarchy, the movie Frozen, textiles class, the color black, rooting for the Chicago Bears, shopping at Spencer’s, eating Chinese food and strawberry ice cream, listening to Panic at the Disco, celebrity Paul Walker and the quote “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

The number one thing on Sydney’s bucket list is playing with baby Pandas, perhaps because they are her favorite animals. If she could change one thing about herself, she would be more athletic. Her biggest pet peeve is when people chew loudly, and her nervous habit is biting her nails.

Sydney’s favorite part of her senior year has been meeting new people. Her advice to underclassmen is don’t get in the way of upperclassmen. The best advice Sydney has been given this year is to ignore everyone who gives you a hard time.

Sydney’s role model is her dad because he wasn’t judgmental, and mushroom hunting with him is her favorite childhood memory. If Sydney could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, it would be Tasha Molencamp’s because she’s different.

During high school Sydney has been involved in track, golf, FCCLA, speech, drama, volleyball and chorus. The high school achievement that Sydney is most proud of is finally being on the honor roll for a full year.

Sydney plans to go to Iowa Central after high school.

Jimmy Ermer by Theodore Zrostlik Jimmy Ermer’s favorite childhood memory is playing wiffle ball in the front yard

with his older brother Joe and his friends. Jimmy was born April 10, 1996, and joined his parents Rick and Leanne and his older brother Joe. Later the youngest Ermer boy, Jack, joined them.

Some of Jimmy’s favorites include How I Met Your Mother, The Sandlot, The Fray, the Nike Outlet, the color red, monkeys, cookie dough ice cream, any class with Mr. Graham and celebrity Hayden Panettiere. Jimmy’s favorite sports team is the Green Bay Packers, and his favorite team to hate is the Monstars from Space Jam. His favorite quote is anything by Nelson Mandela.

Jimmy’s hobbies are playing sports, watching Netflix and playing video games. His role model is his dad because he works hard and treats people right. If Jimmy could walk in anyone else’s shoes for a day, he would choose Morgan Freeman’s because Jimmy would enjoy listening to himself talk all day.

If Jimmy could change anything about himself, he would choose to be a little taller, or at least “normal height.” Jimmy’s biggest pet peeve is when people are constantly complaining about everything.

Jimmy has been very involved throughout his high school years in football, cross country, basketball, baseball, soccer, track, Student Council, Teen Council, band, marching band, jazz band, chorus and youth group. Being able to meet all of the kids that came over from Ventura is Jimmy’s favorite high school memory. His favorite parts of his senior year have been being in sports and being able to hang out with his friends every day. He will miss hanging out with his friends and being in all the various activities the most about high school.

Jimmy plans to attend Iowa State University or the University of Northern Iowa for either business or education. He looks forward to having more free time and meeting new people.

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West Hancock Speech Showcase

West Hancock Held it’s annual speech showcase March 28 featuring large group and individual speech contestants.

Spelling Bee

Storytelling: Piggie Pie Taylor Glawe.

Readers Theater: Madison County Christmas: Brice Kudej, Alyssa Wood, and (not pictured) Dusty Kraft.

West Hancock students participated in the North Iowa Regional Spelling Bee that was held on March 26, 2014 at AEA 267. Students are L-R Levi Zeitler, Kacie Eliason, Peyton Luse. (Submitted photo)

West Hancock Middle School Concert ABOVE: The Seventh and eighth grade choir peformed three selections, “Gloria Deo,” “I Have a Dream,” and “This Little Light of Mine.”

RIGHT: The band performed “Billboard March” and “Jazz Ramble.”

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Garner residents appointed to state boards

Governor Terry Branstad appointed two Garner residents to two state boards. The appointees’ terms begin May 1.

Gerald Edgar was reappointed to the Iowa Board of Podiatry and Prosthetics. The Iowa Board of Podiatry & Prosthetics evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify.

The board establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed podiatrists and prosthetists and investigates complaints for unprofessional conduct.

The board is the link between the consumer and the licensed podiatrist prosthetist and, as such, promotes the public health, welfare and safety.

Beth Meyers was appointed to the Iowa Child Advocacy Board. The Iowa Child Advocacy Board (ICAB) is an independent board to provide for citizen involvement in child welfare issues. ICAB establishes policies and procedures for two volunteer child advocacy programs: the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Foster Care Review Boards (FCRB) program.

Along with establishing these programs to support the work of citizen volunteers helping abused and neglected children, ICAB is also required to report annually its findings on issues affecting the best interests of children in Iowa’s child welfare system and to offer recommendations for improvements.

Once again this year, the Winnebago County Conservation Board will be giving away free tree seedlings.

The giveaway will be on Thursday, May 1st. The seedlings will be available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. that day at the Thorpe Park office, located five miles west of Forest City.

The trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with quantities possibly limited to assure that as many people as possible are able to take advantage of this offer.

This year’s varieties will include ninebark, spruce, gray dogwood, and wild plum. Information about each species will also be available.

The WCCB gives away free trees every year because trees do so much to improve our environment. They clean our air, hold our soil in place, provide us with food and shade, add beauty to our lives, and provide invaluable wildlife habitat. Those are some pretty nice benefits from something that really asks for nothing in return except to be well taken care of!

For more information on the WCCB’s Spring Tree Giveaway, people can contact Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com. Information is also available at the WCCB’s web site (www.winnebagoccb.com).

Spring Tree Giveaway Scheduled

Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at NIACC in June

This summer, area high school students have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of starting a business and becoming their own boss. And it won’t cost them a cent.

By participating in the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), students will transform ideas and passions into a viable business plan.

Participants are eligible for an automatic $500 scholarship if they choose to attend NIACC following their high school graduation.

The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) will be held June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The objectives are to expose students to entrepreneurship, provide students with an opportunity to apply their skills and creativity, help students understand critical thinking skills and give students another career option of being a “job creator” instead of a “job taker.” The students will receive gas cards to pay for the week’s travel from their homes. Additionally the four top business ideas will receive $500 in “seed money” for the busi-

nesses they develop during the week.

With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students.

YEA is now entering its 17th year of providing a unique entrepreneurial education to 25-30 individuals. The academy has been re-designed to help students launch their own businesses with a chance to earn seed money using a new curriculum called Lean Canvas.

By sharing marketing materials and application forms with high school counselors, the NIACC Pappajohn Center extended invitations to all North Iowa high school students. Applicants are asked to complete an application packet including a personal and parent recommendation followed by a student essay and interview with Pappajohn Center staff by a priority date of April 18, 2014.

For more information, please contact Tim Putnam at the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at 641422-4192 or putnatim@niacc.edu.

Naturalization Records … What’s in it for you?

Sandra Turner, NCIGS Librarian, will present the second half of her program on Naturalization Records to the North Central Iowa Genealogical Society at 1:30 p.m. on April 12.

The meeting will be held at the Clear Lake Public Library located at 200 N 4th St. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Turner will share insights about naturalization records and tracing ancestry paths. Several forms had to be completed at different times during this process and usually took about five years, although time limits varied depending upon US law.

When your ancestor obtained his citizenship, he might have supplied the following: full name, current residence, occupation, date of birth, place of birth, place from which he emigrated, whether or not he was married, spouse’s name, birth date and birth place, spouse’s current residence, number of children, their names, dates and places of birth and current residence, date since the immigrant continuously lived in the US, including all locations where he

lived during that time, and, finally, the names, occupation, and addresses of two witnesses who swore the information was correct. Sometimes there is even a photo. Naturalization records represent a gold-mine of genealogical information about your ancestor and his family.

The Social Networking for Genealogy program by Karen Van Deest has been changed from March to May 10, also at the Clear Lake Public Library. That program will discuss how you can harness the networking power of the social media sites to expand and improve your genealogy research.

Taylor Kluver

Kluver receives ag scholarship Taylor Kluver, daughter of Lynn and DeEtta Kluver of Britt, was recognized for the receipt of the Francis Lauder Ag Scholarship at the 32nd Annual Chamber Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, March 19 at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City.

Taylor is a 2012 graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and will graduate with her Associates of Arts degree from NIACC in May. Taylor will continue with her education of an Ag Studies degree with a minor in agronomy at Iowa State University in the fall of 2014.

Belmond-Klemme 2014-2015 Round-up News

3 and 4-Year Old Preschool On April 16 at 5 p.m., B-K is hosting the annual preschool round-up in the Jacobson Elementary lunchroom.

This event is for parents of children that turn three or four by Sept. 15, 2014. Program costs for 2014-2015 are expected to remain the same as 2013-2014. A full list of program fees will be available on the 16th.

If you are new to our program, please bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records/ updates. We will make copies – no need to make copies ahead of time.

Kindergarten and Kindergarten Prep Incoming Kindergarten and K-Prep

parents are invited to the round up on April 16 at 5 p.m. at Jacobson Elementary.

B-K is once again offering half and full day Kindergarten programs (both meet five days / week). A reminder the K-Prep program is designed for students who have finished a year of preschool but are not socially and/or academically ready for Kindergarten.

This “in-between” step offers children the structure of a program specifically tailored to their needs and abilities. K-Prep is something many schools have been offering for years; we are very excited to continue offering the same choice to parents at Belmond-Klemme.

The Wa-tan-ye Club’s annual spring market and bake sale will be held Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USDA Building (Viaduct Center), 255 Hwy 69, in Garner.

A variety of home-based vendors will be available in one location.

Participating vendors include; The Pampered Chef, Sweet Tooth Gourmet Cupcakes, Wooden Blocks & Signs, Treasure Chest Games, Bob’s Woodworking, PB’s Pendants & Rings, Steinberg Crafts, Pink Zebra, Iowa Supreme Meats, Beauti Con-

trol, Wildtree, Silpada Jewelry, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Norwex, Mary Kay, Jackfish Bay, Advocare, Miche Bags, and more!

Rolls, coffee, and walking tacos will be available. The event is hosted by the Garner Wa-tan-ye Club with proceeds benefiting local programs.

Annual market and bake sale this weekend

Earth Day event at Lime Creek

The Mason City Earth Day Committee, Landfill of North Iowa, Lime Creek Nature Center, Goodwill of the Great Plains, and the Iowa Waste Exchange will present “ReCreation A “Get Active In Nature!” (GAIN) Station” workshop on Tuesday, April program will be held on Monday, 22, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Lime Creek Lime Creek Nature Center. This workNature Center. Children under age shop is designed for all ages and will 12 will enjoy an Easter egg hunt on provide attendees with the knowledge to create plarn, make no sew bags, texthe nature center trails.

GAIN programs are held monthly tile scarves, and neck tie snakes. Speto encourage parents and their chil- cial activities will also be provided for dren to get exercise while experienc- children.

There is no cost for the workshop ing nature.

There is no cost, but please call but registration is required by April 423-5309 to register. Children must 21. To register, contact Renee Bartling be accompanied by an adult. Get by calling 877-526-3345 ext 12 or by email at education@netconx.net.

Active in Nature!

Lime Creek to host egg hunt

Caleb Graff, 4th Grade Garner-Hayfield student, is shown here with his prizes and medal from the American Heart Association for raising the most donations during the 2014 Hoops for Hearts event. Congratulations to him, and to all the students, teachers, and parents who made this a very successful event.

Hoops for Hearts

Once again this year, the students at Garner-Hayfield Elementary School participated in Hoops For Heart. This event is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

Students in kindergarten through 6th grade were given the chance to collect donations for their basketball shooting in physical education class. The event was very successful

this year as the students raised over $9,000.

The students also had an opportunity to earn prizes depending on how many donations they received.

This year, 4th Grader, Caleb Graff, raised the most money for the event and was awarded a medal from the American Heart Association for his efforts.

Tom Kelly, formerly from Garner, was recently nominated for the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Chaplain of the Year Award for 2014. This year’s numerous nominations were received from sheriffs’ offices across the United States. A chaplain from Pennsylvania was the final recipient of the award. Tom was awarded a Certificate of Merit by Sheriff Blake Dorning, for the valuable contributions he made to the field of criminal justice and law enforcement.

Tom was raised in Garner and graduated from Garner High School in 1956. His dad (Floyd) was a bar-

ber in Garner most of his life and his mom (Mabel) worked at the dry cleaners in Garner for many years.

After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. After his service commitments he worked for Lockheed for 23 years. Upon leaving Lockheed he went to Bible School and was ordained as a minister in 1986. He semi-retired from full time ministry a few years ago, after which he had the opportunity to be a part of the Madison County Alabama Sheriff’s Office as a Senior Chaplain.

Garner graduate receives Chaplain of the Year Award

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GHV students honored for academic achievement

GARNER - Garner-Hayfield / Ventura High School and Clear Lake Bank and Trust hosted the eighth annual Academic Achievement Banquet at the Garner Evangelical Free Church on April 3, 2014. Thirty-eight students from

the freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes were honored.

To be eligible for the academic recognition, students must have attained one or more of the following criteria:

•Composite score of 93% on ACT or SAT •4.0 GPA for previous two semesters •Top 10 percent of class cumulative GPA.

SENIORS - GHV seniors receiving academic recognition are: (seated, left-right) Brianne Bier, Emily Brown, Timothy Folkers, Luke Josten; (Row 2) Matthew Schroeder, Tierra Luppen, Madelyn Tusha, Tamara O’Hara, (Row 3) Winston Lemon, Jefferson O’Brien, Theodore Zrostlik. Absent: Miranda Frederick. (Rebecca Peter/The Leader photos)

JUNIORS - Academic recognition to the following members of the GHV junior class: (seated, leftright) Michael Chizek, Courtney Field, Mackenzie Haag, Braeden Johnston, (standing) Riannan Kadrlik, Jeremiah Loschen, Logan Ryerson, Emily Spilman.

SOPHOMORES - Ten members of the GHV sophomore class received academic recognition. They are: (seated, left) Olivia Buseman, Samuel Cataldo, Sydney Childress, Jacob Folkers, (standing) Kiersten Jass, Katherine Rasmuson, Kyleigh Slaichert, Kayla Stoychoff, Alex Stromer, and Gabriel Umbarger.

FRESHMEN - Academic recognition to eight members of the GHV freshmen class: (seated, left) Rebekah Baxter, Derek Brown, Austin Case, Joshua Chizek, (standing) Mallory Keech, Kayla Leerar, Paige Penning, and Lydia Seelhammer.

Volunteers in North Central Iowa give back to their communities in a variety of ways every day. RSVP of North Central Iowa is honored to recognize its members during this year’s National Volunteer Week, April 6-12.

This school year, RSVP has 351 volunteers serving in its literacy programs in Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago, and Worth counties.

The volunteers have been working with 413 students in reading and mentoring programs in 17 schools, plus another 282 students in Pen Pal programs in seven schools.

“Our RSVP volunteers are won-

Kelly, Marie Kelly, Carol Kleveland, Dennis Knoner, Erika Knoner, Cynthia Korth, Roberta Kraft-Abrahamson, Ronald Kvale, Joan Langerud, Patricia Lorenz, Diane Lovick, Raeanne Monk, Susan Monselle, Sharon Nerdig, Karolyn Overlie, Tiny Shelton, Clare Snyder, Betty Soderling, John Sporri, Pott Van Auken, Dan Williams, Liz Wilson.

Garner: Val Anderson, Janice Bachman, Nellie Bird, Carrol Boehnke, Dolores Boehnke, Roseann Boehnke, LaVon Brown, Sue Bruxvoort, Jane Davison, Diane Deibler, Kathy Fell, Joe Gibbs, Kathy Gibbs, Bobbie Gifford, Jan Hana, Connie Heinen, Linda Hoppel, Joan Hrubes, Eunice Kinsella, Marcia Kluckhohn, Marilyn Kral, Nancy Nelson, Marge Oborny, Elaine Olson, Penny Pederson, Louise Piper, Patricia Pool, Shirley Rasche, Linda Ringham, Karen Saeugling, Kathleen Schaeffer, Juanita Stromer, Nancy Tammen.

Kanawha: Jan Cooper, Janet Dietel, Kathryn Johnson, Pat Sampson, Mary Schreiber, Rev. Char White, Rev. Geoffrey White.

RSVP Honors Volunteers for Dedication derful,” says Cindy Yakel, principal at Garner-Hayfield Elementary School in Garner. “The students at G-H Elementary build special relationships with their volunteer while working on their reading skills. It’s a win for both the student and the volunteer.”

“We also have fantastic Breakfast Buddies who go above and beyond working with our students,” she said.

“Each morning they are having good discussions, eating nice breakfast and then play board games after they are finished eating. I would encourage schools that do not work with the RSVP volunteers to do so in their

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Volunteers – Britt: Neva Beech, Myra Bowman, Judy Brumm, Imogene Burgardt, Hugh Carter, Nancy Carter, Jan Charbonneaux, Lois DeLeon, Dorothy Denny, Beverly Diemer, Judy Eckels, Wayne Eckels, Laurie Eden, Judy Fox, Kathy Gabrielson, Marlene Gray, Brenda Hanson, Becky Haxton, Esther Higdon, Vicki Kahlstorf, Don Kopacek, Kay Kopacek, Teresa Leerar, Leola Nedved, Beverly Nelson, Joan Nielsen, Carolyn Ostercamp, Carole Penning, Marlys Perkins, Irene Raber, Carol Rork, Darrell Schaper, Judy Schaper, Jean Sheets, Marlene Smith, Shirley Tegtmeyer, Carol Thompson, Marilyn Tjaden, Elaine Weiland, Beverly Wilhite, Nancy Wilson.

Forest City: Judith Anderson, JoAnn Bartleson, Barb Braun, Ardyth Bredeson, Sue Coloff, Mary Cross, Sandy Damm, Mike Ebaugh, Marilyn Erding, Dr. Carroll Gustafson, Joan Hansen, Sue Hoeft, Linda Holland, Barbara Johnson, Carol Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson, Aidan

Klemme: Debbie Stromer.

Ventura: Twyla Quinn, Janelle Renner, Connie Rosendahl, Nancy Turk.

Woden: Pat Ostermann.

In addition to its volunteers in area communities, RSVP applauds its 15 Advisory Council board members.

Advisory Council – Britt: James Becker, Brenda Hanson; Buffalo Center: Joe Angstman; Clear Lake: John Severtson; Forest City: Tony Coloff, Mike Ebaugh; Garner: Sue Bruxvoort, Joan Hanson; Manly: Marilyn Pinta; Mason City: Adriana Attleson, Tim Fleming, Sharon Steckman; Northwood: Bob Perry, Verla Perry; Thompson: Larry Hill.

“RSVP volunteers have a huge impact on their communities,” RSVP Director Molly Anderegg says.

“The positive effect these individuals have on the students and adults they serve is unbelievable. They are helping students improve their reading, providing a safe walking route to school, and reading the newspaper to the sight-impaired, just to name a few. We hear from students, parents, teachers, school administrators and community members about how much they appreciate RSVP volunteers. And the great thing is, the volunteers enjoy the experience as well. It’s a positive program for all involved.”

If you are 55 and would like to volunteer, please contact the RSVP office. For information on RSVP of North Central Iowa, visit www. niacc.edu/community-and-continuing-education/continuing-education/ rsvp or contact 1-888-466-4222 ext.

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RSVP of North Central Iowa serves the counties of Cerro Gordo,

Hancock, Winnebago and Worth responding to priority community needs by providing meaningful, purposeful volunteer opportunities for people ages 55 and over.

Business Succession Planning Session planned

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is partnering with Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) to bring Business Succession Planning Resources to Mason City.

A program, titled “Business Succession – What’s Your Exit Strategy?” will use a case study as the foundation for focused breakout sessions with industry experts to study the steps necessary in successful business transitions. It will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at the Historic Park Inn in Mason City from 1-6 p.m.

If you are looking at a succession plan for selling or purchasing a business in the next three to eight years, this program will equip you with the tools and strategies to best accomplish that goal,’’ said Tim Putnam, Associate Director of the NIACC Pappajohn Center.

State and local speakers will facilitate discussions surrounding the topics of gifting, legacy planning, trusts, business valuation, etc. In addition, attendees will benefit from a facilitated panel discussion of owners who have successfully navigated such transitions.

For more information or to register visit www.iowaabi.org and click on the events calendar tab.

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Iowa Legislators Discuss Economic Development

By Travis Fischer

Five Iowa Legislators came together Friday to meet with North Iowans about the state’s economic development plans.

Sen. Amanda Ragan (D) invited her colleges, Sen. William Dotzler (D) and Sen. Steve Sodders (D) to the meeting at NIACC’s Muse Norris Conference Center.

Dotzler is the chair of the Senate’s economic development committee and Sodders is the chair of the economic growth committee.

Also at the meeting was Majority Leader Rep. Linda Upmeyer (R) and Rep. Josh Byrnes (R), who joined their senate counterparts to offer first hand information of what is happening in the Iowa House of Representatives.

The meeting, originally scheduled for February but delayed due to winter weather, was a rare occasion to have so many visiting legislators available in one place outside the capitol.

Local government leaders, economic development directors, and otherwise interested citizens attended to ask questions and provide feedback about the state’s economic policies and how they are formed.

The visiting legislators began the meeting by thanking their hosts, Sen. Ragan and Rep. Upmeyer, for their work both in and out of session.

“This is the first time I’ve had Leader Upmeyer and Senator Reagan together to really thank them for their work last year to get us out of the session,” said Dotzler. “The men that were down there couldn’t come to an agreement and it was strong women leadership that got us out of there.”

Contrary to the popular perception of constant conflict between rival political parties, Dotzler emphasized how well the legislators in the House and Senate have been able to find bipartisan compromises.

“A lot of the times you see that we’re fighting all the time or we’re not getting along,” said Dotzler. “But to tell you the truth, we are working together.”

said pretty much consistently that we need a skilled workforce,” said Dotzler.

Dotzler also provided information about a new Enterprise Zone bill, as current legislation is scheduled to expire. The legislation provides tax credits and other forms of economic relief to areas of Iowa that are considered economically depressed.

Dotzler says that there are currently about 20 Enterprise Zones in the state.

The new legislation will expand the program to 31 areas and allow the entire county of a selected area to qualify for benefits.

As part of an overall economic development package, the Enterprise Zone legislation is being combined with a High Quality Jobs Program and housing incentives.

Housing developments in Enterprise Zones will qualify for a tax credit, however there is a $200,000 cap per unit for new developments.

When asked why the cap was set so low, Dotzler explained that it was to protect the state’s ability to afford the tax credits and pay them out in a timely manner.

“I think the reason they put the cap on there, and it’s something we can still discuss, is that there’s an overall cap on the amount of tax credits we can redeem in a given year,” said Dotzler.

“In fact, in creating this program, there’s kind of a backlog already.

Senator William Dotzler (front) and Representative Linda Upmeyer (back) met with community leaders on Friday to discuss Iowa economic policies. seek federal money to aid in expanding people want to live in is essential to more practically minded legislators best chance of being involved as the high speed Internet access to rural areas. the economy. that economic development cannot technology develops.

One option that has been discussed is “Businesses usually follow the have an all work and no play “They’re excited that we’re training using funds from Secure an Advanced talent, so it’s important that your philosophy. the next generation of students that Vision for Education (SAVE) to pay communities really do things to “It’s been a long process to try and can run these machines,” said Dotzler. for broadband infrastructure going to renovate and upgrade quality of educate legislators to understand the “Our universities are so important to school buildings. life initiatives,” said Dotzler. “One real value of it,” said Dotzler. “I know training the future work force and I Originally the bill Sodders worked of the things I think is real key to some of my rural colleagues who think this innovation council is really on included utilizing the ICN, the state economic development, even more work hard out there in agriculture pushing people in that direction.” operated fiber optics network created important that the incentives that we have a hard time visualizing spending Gas Tax and Infrastructure for public access. However, other give to businesses, is really trying to tax dollars on a bike trail because they legislators have been reluctant to allow develop our communities to make view that as being a little bit of fluff Sometimes in politics, the biggest the public network to compete with them an attractive place for Millennial that we don’t need, but really those are obstacle isn’t a rival political party, the kind of things that help determine but your own constituents. Legislators private Internet Service Providers. workers.”

The INC provisions were pulled from Dotzler related a story about how who is going to stay in a community.” from both sides of the aisle expressed Economic Development the House bill and are expected to be a seemingly frivolous program frustration in the difficulty of trying to Senator Dotzler spoke first, updating removed from the Senate bill. promoting water activities has Economic Development Authority maintain Iowa’s roads and bridges with the audience about the work he has “Right now it’s too big of a succeeded in providing entertainment Created in 2011 when Governor an insufficient gas tax. Rep. Byrnes been doing with his counterpart in stumbling block,” said Sodders, who for the younger generation and that Branstad returned to office, the expressed his perpetual optimism in the House, Rep. Dave Deyoe (R). is still hopeful that ICN policy can be recreational trails and programs to Economic Development Authority getting a gas tax increase, but admitted Together, the two leaders of Iowa’s modified in the future. “Because this emphasize arts and culture are key to Board is a board of appointees from that the situation did not look good.

Economic Development committees is a two or three year process, we have economic growth. private businesses designed to replace “I think it’s sad that politics have been working on a joint budget. time that we can go back and see if “We need to continue to put Iowa’s Department of Economic is interfering with something as “Although we wish the leaders there’s a better way of using the ICN resources into those programs that Development. important as infrastructure,” said would have given us a little more than we’re using it now.” weren’t traditionally looked at as Senator Dotzler expressed his Byrnes. “I think it’s sad there are so money to work with, we’re making economic development, but they thoughts on the program throughout many folks who are worried about that work,” joked Dotzler.

Quality Of Life really are,” said Dotzler. “Don’t its development. re-election next year that we can’t be Dotzler says that the state is focusing It’s no secret that Iowa’s young brush off our community tourism “Quite frankly, I had kind of a getting this done this year, because the money into small business developer leave the state in droves, taking their and recreational stuff as not being negative opinion of it when it first longer we wait, the more expensive centers and apprenticeship programs talent and economic potential with economic development because it started,” said Dotzler, who conceded this gets.” to help provide better access to training them. Senator Dotzler emphasized really truly is.” that it was only fair to support The argument made by the and education for Iowa workers. that Iowa is in a “War for Talent” and One of the biggest challenges Governor Branstad’s efforts upon his legislators is that bridge and road “Businesses around the state have that making the state a place young Dotzler has faced is convincing the election, noting that the Republican repairs will have to be done one way controlled legislature allowed or the other. With approximately 25% Governor Tom Vilsak to run with of the fuel tax money coming from his signature piece when he was in out-of-state drivers, it is less expensive office. “When Governor Branstad got for Iowans in the long run to raise the re-elected back into office, he really gas tax than it is to pay for repair work worked hard on this. As Senators, we through property taxes. felt we ought to let them run with their “The public needs to understand that idea.” some of these roads and bridges are In spite of his initial reservations going to get fixed,” said Saddler. “The about the program, especially with Supervisors don’t want a dangerous the problems of cronyism found in bridge out there, so they’re going to similar programs around the country, fix it. They’re going to bond and that Dotzler is happy with the work Iowa’s money gets paid back on your property Economic Development Authority tax, not on fuel.” and Innovation Council has done.

Dotzler said he has also felt “I gotta tell you,” said Dotzler. pushback from his constituents about “What we put together and what the his support of a gas tax increase, but governor worked on, I think is pretty remains convinced it is the best course successful.” of action.

One of the successes has been “As individual legislators, we putting together a plan for the state to need to get out there and continually help purchase one of the largest 3-D try to educate the public about how printers in the world for the University important this is,” said Dotzler. “If of Northern Iowa. you talk about bonding, we’re 100% “This thing has the capability paying for it. But if you add it to the of making a mold the size of a fuel tax, people traveling through Iowa Volkswagon Beetle,” said Dotzler. use our roads too and they should have With 3-D printing rapidly becoming a little more responsibility.” an important part of the manufacturing Rep. Josh Byrnes, Sen. Amanda Ragan, Rep. Linda Upmeyer, Sen. William Dotzler, and Sen. Steve Sodders visited NIACC on Friday industry, putting printers in Iowa universities gives local students the to meet with North Iowans about economic development legislation. (Travis Fischer photos) Broadband Expansion Recognizing that high speed Internet access has become a necessity in many aspects of modern life, including businesses both big and small, Sen. Steve Sodders explained his work towards getting more Iowans sufficiently connected to the World Wide Web. Sodders was placed on a task force

by Governor Branstad to expand high speed Internet access across the state. That task force developed recommendations that have become bills in both the House and Senate.

“We’re trying to get it to every Iowan,” said Sodders. “We’ve got tons of fiber out there. What we don’t really have is that last mile from this piece of fiber to your house.”

The “last mile” problem is the largest hurdle for providing high speed Internet throughout the state. Like electricity, water, gas, or any other utility, building the infrastructure to provide broadband access to every individual house is an expensive endeavor that will need government assistance to complete.

“At some point we all decided that was a good thing to get out and at some point we helped,” said Sodders.

“This is the next thing.”

Expecting a three year process, the legislature will develop programs and

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HCHS Announces Changes Week of the Young Child – April 6-12 In Surgical Services Garner childcare provider receives top rating

BRITT – Hancock County Health System (HCHS) announces changes in Surgical Services effective May 1. Longtime general surgeon, Richard Unger, D.O., is reducing his surgical practice and will no longer perform procedures at Hancock County Memorial Hospital (Hospital). “Dr. Unger has been coming to our Hospital for more than 17 years,” said OR/ER Director, Bonnie Wilhite, RN. “He has developed many wonderful relationships with our staff and patients and his presence and services will greatly be missed.”

To fill the surgical services gap, Harry Condoleon, D.O., General Surgeon, who has been providing surgical services at the Hospital one day per week, will increase his coverage to two days per week and one day per month at Garner Medical Clinic. “I am confident our patients will continue to be pleased with the skills and compassion of Dr. Condoleon and the surgical staff,” said Vance Jackson, CEO/Administrator for HCHS. Surgical procedures Dr.

Condoleon will provide at the Hospital include gall bladder surgery, appendix removal, breast biopsy, hernia repair, lesion removal, colon resections, colonoscopy and gastroscopy.

The 2012 expansion project at Garner Medical Clinic included the addition of a surgical suite which will provide Dr. Condoleon the space and equipment needed to perform colonoscopies and consultations in Garner.

HCHS’ surgical services provide residents convenient access to visiting Mason City Clinic specialists who perform outpatient surgical procedures in the Hospital. These surgeons and specialties are Abdi Ahari, M.D., General Surgery; Michael Crane, M.D., Orthopedics; Scott Donohoe, D.P.M., Podiatry; Bradley Isaak, M.D., Ophthalmology; and Vishram Jalukar, M.D., Otolaryngology (ENT). Mercy Heart Center Cardiologists provide monthly consultations in Britt Medical Clinic as well.

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GARNER – Early Years are Learning Years is the theme for the Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, 2014. The week is to raise awareness and advocacy surrounding the importance of early childhood programs and services.

Active Learning Child Care, 908 Allen, Garner, recently earned the highest quality rating in Region 2. Sheri Jensen, owner, achieved a Level 5 Quality Rating. Region 2 covers 19 counties in Iowa.

The Department of Human Services developed the Quality Rating System (QRS) program. The program has five levels indicating the level of education and commitment to quality care.

According to the DHS website, the Quality Rating System was developed to: •Raise the quality of child care in Iowa.

•Increase the number of children in high-quality child care settings. ing the delayed Sunday evening time of •Educate parents about quality in child care.

7:15 p.m. on April 27.

The management wants to thank the In order to achieve the Level 5 rating, public for their continued support of the an early childhood environment level Avery Theater, both as patrons and as assessment was done by Iowa State volunteers.

University.

Current information about happen- Jensen has over 20 years experience ings at the Avery, including a download- in the early childhood field of educaable monthly schedule, information tion. Prior to starting Active Learning about each movie, links to additional movie trailers and weather-related an- Child Care in 2008, Sheri was a teacher nouncements and more, can be found associate for the North Iowa Commuat the theater’s website and Facebook nity Action Organization. page. Direct news can be delivered She is comfortable with caring for to personal emails by signing up for seven to eight children, ages 2 and oldthe weekly newsletter via the website: er. www.AveryTheatre.org.

“The backbone of my facility is run

Avery Theatre Announces Temporary Schedule Change

For the next three weeks, the Sunday evening movie showtime will be delayed by 15 minutes, according to the Avery Theater staff. This is a temporary change in the regular viewing schedule made because of the length of the movies to be shown and to accommodate the transition time between the 4 pm matinee an the second showing.

Divergent, adapted from the popular novel by Veronica Roth, starts Friday, April 11, followed by the epic, visual story of Noah, starting on Friday, April 18. Finishing the April calendar is Captain America: the Winter Soldier, beginning Friday, April 25; it is in 3D for the four weekend showings, includ-

HCHS Business Health Department Receives Award

BRITT – Hancock County Health System (HCHS) was recently recognized at the PCP Conference in Kansas City by receiving the Five Years of Service award. This award recognizes years of service in injury prevention for local employers utilizing the Physical Capacity Profile Testing System (PCP Test).

This system allows HCHS to electronically test an employee’s physical

capacity to the job function thereby reducing lost days of work, lowering workman’s compensation claims, and prevents workforce injuries. PCP Testing is a service provided through the Business Health Department located in the HCHS Wellness Center. HCHS staff accepting the award included Becky Finch, RN; Kelly Jansen, PTA; and Diane Vrieze, RN.

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by The Creative Curriculum®, developed by Teaching Strategies, Inc. (Diane Trister Dodge, founder),” Jensen said.

“I believe there is more than one kind of learner,” she continued, “With a smaller number of children I am able to pull resources from an array of areas to enable learning for a particular child.”

She loves the challenge of finding what works best for each child.

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Children. She is also a trainer for the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, (CCR&R), headquartered in Waterloo.

“Everybody’s experiences are different in the field that I’m in,” she noted, “yet every person can be valuable and learn from each other. We’re all professionals and adult learners. As long as the door of communication is open, we’re able to learn from each other.”

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Active Learning Child Care. “I have absolutely wonderful families,” she said.

“I enjoy being able to let the children be care free in a stimulated, quality, educational, healthy environment,” she said. “I just want to see that every child receives every opportunity they can.”

For more information about Active Learning Child Care, contact Jensen at 641-923-5053.

Hancock County Co-Op Oil Allocates $848,099 Dividend Back To Members

Hancock County Co-op Oil declared a 7.47% dividend on 2013 member purchases. The dividend allocation rate would equate to approximately a 25 cents per gallon return on gas, 26.7 cents on diesel, 10 cents on propane, 89.4 cents per gallon on lube oils and 7.47% on merchandise. Checks were distributed at the co-ops 83nd Annual Stockholders Meeting held March 24. The checks included 20% cash of 2013 dividend, 100% of 2005 deferred patronage and 100% of 2006 deferred patronage, along with paying age 70 members 100% of their dividends.

General Manager Brad Frein reported Hancock County Coop Oil had total sales of $22,862,690 in 2013.

Gross Savings and Other income totaled $2,511,287; expenses totaled $2,296,961 resulting in a local oper-

ating savings of $214,326. Patronage refund and dividend income added $1,428,879, making saving before income taxes $1,643,205. Income taxes were $301,779, leaving net savings at $1,341,426 for the year. Total allocated Patronage refund back to members for 2013 business was $848,099.

Board President Mike Barkema thanked the Garner Chamber for their help in serving the meal and Leo Lentz for providing entertainment. President Barkema commended the staff and Board of Directors on doing a great job in another successful year. Barkema also thanked the loyal members for all their business and support during the year, making it possible to remain an independent and thriving cooperative.

Manager Frein reported sales of pro-

pane for home heat and grain drying were up over 1 million gallons from the prior year.

Total petroleum products delivered for 2013 were slightly over 7 million gallons. Sales of merchandise, tires, and lubes were $2,986,680. Major capital expenditures were $340,000. There is no long term debt.

Manager Frein thanked retiring director Mark Boehnke and presented him with a gift of appreciation for his 12 years of service to the Board of Directors Director elections were held. Incumbents Dean Carolus and Randy Schleusner were re-elected. Jon Hollatz was elected as a new director. Current Board of Directors is now President Mike Barkema, Vice-President Keith Christians, Secretary Kimm Larson,

Assistant Secretary Dean Carolus, Randy Schleusner, Curt Pals, Marv Ricke, Lonnie Schmidt and Jon Hollatz.

Hancock County Co-op Oil is a 1781 member strong petroleum co-op with offices in Garner and Belmond.

Membership shares are $25.00 and open to the public. In addition to their farm fuel and propane services, they have an Auto Service Center at Garner which is a Cooper Tire Dealer and has been a Goodyear Tire Dealer for over 60 years, with “On the Farm” tire service. They are a quality “Diamond Vogel” paint dealer and also own and operate three convenience stores, in Garner, Klemme, and Ventura. A transport division hauls fuel from supply terminals to their own bulk plants, stations, and many outside accounts.

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Local students honored at Waldorf College Honors

FOREST CITY - On April 2, Waldorf College students, faculty, staff and alumni came together to celebrate the annual Honors Day. Nearly 230 scholarships were distributed to Waldorf students, providing $368,817 in financial aid. Following are local student recipients honored at the event: Forest City Thomas O’Rourke received the Robert G. Anderson Memorial Scholarship and the Esther Ronken Lingren Scholarship.

Anthony Blomme received the Roger C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship.

Rachel Fischer received the Frank and Anna Banta Endowed Scholarship.

Reid Gilbertson received the Dale and Agnes Hagen Scholarship.

Jeannine Fix received the Erling Haugo Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Rochelle Dirks received the Erling Haugo Memorial Scholarship Fund and the J.D. Mangan Scholarship.

Kelsey Sollish received The Hubert and Daisy Cormaney Hill Endowed Scholarship.

Nicholas Grothe received the Peter A. Hillesland Memorial Scholarship.

Rachel Jordahl received the Stand-

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Dinner served at 11:30 a.m. Each meal includes 1/3 of the required daily amounts for persons age 70+.

All meals include skim or 1% milk.

Monday, April 14 Swiss Style Ground Neef, Baked Potatoes, Triple Salad, Blushing Pears, Tomato Juice Tuesday, April 15 Turkey Roast, Potatoes, Cooked Cabbage, Strawberries, OJ Wednesday, April 16 BBQ Pork on Bun, California Blend or ChopChop Salad, Potato Salad, Peaches Thursday, April 17 Golden Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Sunshine Salad, Roll Friday, April 18 NO MEALS

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Menu is subject to change.

Dinner is served daily at 11:45 a.m.

For reservations or questions about Congregate Meals in Garner, please call Sue Boehnke at (641) 9232114. Cardinal Grove is located at 1355 Division Street in Garner.

Monday, April 14 Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cabbage, Fruited Jello Tuesday, April 15 Beef Stronganoff over Noodles, Country Trio Veggies, banana, Poke Cake Wednesday, April 16 Ranch Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Mixed Veggies, Tapioca Pudding Thursday, April 17 Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Strawberry Chocolate Cake Friday, April 18 Sweet & Sour Chicken over Rice, Broccoli, Pears, Cookie Saturday, April 19 Hamloaf, Creamed Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Fruit

ford and Ruth Holtan Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Ethan Retland received the Genevieve Stelberg Memorial Scholarship.

Evan Eischen received The Seth Wooldridge Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

Garner Rachel Lynch received the Ken and Joan Hansen Scholarship.

Heath Hutcheson received The Dr. Richard Baur Memorial Scholarship.

Rick Young received the Lynn and Rosalie Juhl Educational Scholarship.

Zachary Buseman received the Velma Severson Memorial Scholarship.

Britt Maggie Eden received the Bill Hamm Scholarship.

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Hancock County Career Fair

Approximately 300 high school students from Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, West Hancock and Forest City explored career opportunities in the Hancock County area during a career fair, Tuesday, April 1 at Garner. The event was a chance for students to talk to area businesses to find out what type of job are offered and job qualifications. Above: Nathan Nedved, Alek Goll, Brett Formanek, Tucker Barickman, Lucas Prohaska, students at Garner-Hayfield/Ventura stop at the Kanawha Equipment information table.

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B: Cereal, Toast; L: Salad Bar OR Italian Bake, Green Peppers, Carrots, Fruit, Royal Brownie

Friday, April 18

NO SCHOOL

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura

CALENDAR & MENU

D

SOL

*All meals include Milk.

HSB=High School Breakfast/B=Breakfast/L=Lunch

Monday, April 14

4 pm BG Golf @ CG 4:30 pm B TR @ FC 5:30 pm B Soc @ IaF 5:30 pm G Soc vs Hum 5:30 pm School Board Meeting L: Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Peaches, Dinner Roll (6-12)

Tuesday, April 15

7-8 am Dr Ed Class 4:30 pm G TR @ Clarion 5:30 pm G Soc @ WebC 7 pm K-1 Open House L: Ham/Turkey Sub Sandwich, Sweet Potato Puffs, Carrots, Banana, Teddy Grahams

D

SOL

Wednesday, April 16

7-8 am Dr Ed Class Prof. Dev/1-Hour Dismissal 6 pm Sports Booster Meeting L: Goulash, Romaine Salad, Peas, Butter Sandwich, Strawberries

Thursday, April 17

7-8 am Dr Ed Class 4:45 pm G Soc @ MC 5 pm B TR @ LM 5 pm G TR @ NI B: Cook’s Choice: Egg/Cheese Biscuit, Hashbrown Patty; L: BBQ/Bun, Baked Beans, Bar, Pears

Friday, April 18

NO SCHOOL

D

SOL

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