The Sheffield Press, Thursday, July 17, 2014

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Official Paper for Franklin County City of Sheffield West Fork School District Sheffield, Franklin County, IA

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Volume 134, Number 29 • Thursday, July 17, 2014

Upcoming Events Patriot night in Dougherty

Fair Queen

FIVE VYING FOR 2014 FRANKLIN COUNTY

We are having Patriot Night in Dougherty to celebrate our love of country and appreciation for our veterans. Thursday, July 24th in the ST PATS school gym. The evening begins at 6pm with grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,beer, pop and desserts. At 6:30pm there will be the “Presentation of the Colors” and the National Anthem followed by the feature Àlm “Lone Survivor”. This Àlm is rated R and is not for the young or faint-of-heart. It is very intense. Come and enjoy the movie in air-conditioned comfort as the Àlm is shown on our new 120” HD screen with MegaSound speaker system. Join fellow Patriots for a great event. Free-will offering.

CROWN

Collins family welcomes baby girl Ketziah Lee Collins was born on June 13, 2014, to Macel and Maria Collins. She weighed six pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by proud big sister Hadassah, and brother Ezekiel. Grandparents are Rich and Connie Deam of ShefÀeld, and Steve and Maxine Heron of Jamaica. Great grandparents are Lucille Deam of ShefÀeld, and Abbie Polito of Arizona.

Petersen

Ragsdale

Markwardt bridal shower

Plagge

A bridal shower will be held for Tonya Markwardt, bride to be of Michael Halsne, from 1011:30 on July 19 at the United Methodist Church in Thornton. They are registered at Target, Kohls, Fleet Farm and the Wood Cellar in Hampton.

Muf¿n Mania

Does your recently completed 4th-7th grader like to mess around in the kitchen? Does he like to cook or bake but maybe everything doesn’t always turn out as planned? Does she often wonder why things work? If so, sign up now for Cooking Up Science: MufÀn Mania! It will be held from 9:30am-3pm on Wednesday, July 23rd at the United Methodist Church in Hampton. During this workshop, youth will get a chance to examine all things related to mufÀns. Youth will learn how different ingredients and different baking techniques can change a mufÀn through fun and exciting hands-on experiments. Youth will try their hand at baking the “perfect mufÀn”! For more information or to register, please contact the Franklin County Extension ofÀce at 641456-4811. A small fee of $10 will be charged to offset the cost of program materials. This program is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: 4-H Youth Development.

Tuttle bridal shower to be held Sunday A Come and Go Bridal Shower will be held for Kayla Tuttle on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Kayla will exchange vows with Nick Rooney on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Help her celebrate at the West Fork Wharf in ShefÀeld at a Come and Go Shower from 1 to 3 p.m. The couple is registered at Kohl’s and Real Deals.

Come and go bridal shower for Erica Pals, July 19 Erica Pals, daughter of Denise Hubka and Mark Pals, will exchange vows with Trevor Elwood on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Help her celebrate at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in ShefÀeld at a come-and-go shower from 1 to 3 p.m. The couple is registered at Target.

Calling all Shef¿eld-Chapin Class of 1974 members! We are planning a fun and casual get-together Friday, Aug. 22, from 5:00 p.m. on. Location: 255th St. (NW corner of ShefÀeld). Meal and music will be provided. Bring a chair if possible. Questions? Call Val, 970-618-0345, of Donna, 641-420-5234.

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Five young women will compete in the 2014 Franklin County Fair Queen contest inside the Phelps Implement Tent this Thursday, at 5 p.m. This year’s contestants include: Hannah Petersen, 18, Hampton; Brooklyn Plagge, 17, Hampton; Annaka Ragsdale, 18, Hampton; Andrea Reed, 18, Rockwell; and Kennedy Wohlford, 18, Geneva. What follows is each contestant’s response to the questionnaire administered by Franklin County Fair Queen ofÀcials. The questions were as follows: 1. List any activities and honors received in the following areas: A) School B) Church C) Community 2. List your hobbies an/or interests and any major accomplishments in these areas. 3. What is your favorite part or memory of the Franklin County Fair? 4. What are your future plans after graduating from high school? 5. The Franklin County Fair Queen represents our county and our community. The fair queen must have high standards and good moral judgment. How do you feel you can do this? 6. How can you best represent Franklin County at the Iowa State Fair as our fair queen?

Wohlford

7. List any other comments you would like to share. Hannah Petersen 1A. I have been on the honor roll all throughout high school, received my Silver Cord (300 hours of community service), and participated in a 4-H leadership group for teens. I have been in the following sports: football cheerleading, basketball cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, golf and dance team. My senior year I was awarded cheer captain. I have been a member of the following clubs: FCCLA, DECA, SADD, International Club and mock trial. I was also nominated for a “Woman in Innovation and Leadership” award, which was a huge honor. 1B. I have been in youth group, Awanas and helped at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). I have also helped out at Vacation Bible School and many other small church activities. 1C. I really enjoyed the leadership group I was involved in. I have also helped out at Summerfest, Earth Day, the fair, Dumont EMT dinner and other town activities.

The West Fork Dance Team is doing a PufÀn fundraiser. PufÀns are just like butter braids, but smaller and don’t have to thaw overnight. You just pop them into the oven that morning and make as many as you want. They are $12 for a box, each box contains 12 pufÀns. We make $4 on every box we sell. Flavors include: apple, blueberry cream cheese, cherry, caramel, cinnamon, strawberry cream cheese, cream cheese and mozzarella. We are running this fundraiser until July 29, and delivery will be shortly after. To order, contact any dance team member including: Nicole Rich, Jordan Jackson, Taryn Meyer, Britta Becker, Samantha Harper, Madisyn Harper, Erika Perkins, Racee Moore, Grace Shreckengost and Sarah Retz.

Opinion ..................................... page 3 Community News ............ page 4, 6-7 Public Notices .......................... page 8 ClassiÀeds ................................. page 9 Sports .....................................page 10

See QUEENS, Page 4

2014 Relay For Life of Franklin County schedule of events

West Fork Dance Team fundraiser

In this issue:

2. I enjoy dancing, singing, playing sports, Àshing, making bows and much more. One of the things I have accomplished in dance is starting my own competition team. Being choreographer, coach and mentor for the three teams I taught was an amazing experience. I also started my own business when I was 16, making bows. The business quickly became popular, giving me an opportunity to do things such as fundraisers, cheer team bows and my favorite, Coaches vs. Cancer. 3. Besides all of the grandstand events, I love working and socializing in the saloon and ice cream parlor. It gave me a chance to talk to an assortment of people and get to know how far they traveled. It is amazing to hear how far they drove to come to our great fair. 4. I am attending Iowa State University with an undecided major in the health Àeld. My ultimate goal is to transfer to nursing school and become a nurse practitioner/midwife. 5. I believe that I am an all-around good person in this community. I believe this because I have high standards and expectations for myself such as education, community service, morals and character. Being involved is very important

Several members of the ShefÀeld Harlow Ray Massee American Legion Post 277 presented Robert Jensen of ShefÀeld with a certiÀcate honoring him on 70 years of continuous membership in the American Legion. Robert served in the U. S. Navy in World War II and has been a member of the American Legion since his honorable discharge. Shown above are, front row, left to right: Jack Zimmerman, Post Commander Dick Brown, Robert Jensen, Larry Olk, Bill Pick; back row, left to right: Cliff Cameron, Gary Skeries, Leo Renberg.

BY SHERI BOGUE In a nation were more than one million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year, Franklin County invites you to join us to celebrate life. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Franklin County is a unique fundraising event in which teams of participants take turns walking the track in an effort to Àght cancer. This year’s Relay For Life will take place at the West Fork High School football Àeld on Saturday July 26, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. At more than 4,900 Relay events nationwide, communities celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost, and commit to Àght back against the disease. Relay For Life is one of camaraderie and celebration, providing an opportunity for cancer survivors and caregivers to pass the torch of hope

to those still battling cancer or those that might be touched by cancer in the future. If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to take part in the Relay For Life of Franklin County, please join us at the West Fork High School football Àeld on Saturday, July 26. Registration for Survivors will take place at the Survivor tent beginning at 5 p.m. – get registered, receive your Survivor gifts, have your picture taken in the Survivor Garden, have some supper and get ready for a night of entertainment. Something that you will see returning to the Relay For Life of Franklin County is the silent auction. We are receiving many items for the auction, some may be seen on the Relay For Life of Franklin County and Franklin

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