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Volume 42 - Number 16

New Sharon Sun

Pioneer Enterprise A turkey awaits sale at the poultry portion of the auction.

Spring Auction Sheffield Press Page 18

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Vacation Bible School Graphic-Advocate coming soon

Road, bridge repairs planned near 5 towns Fuel tax to result in increased maintenance, county engineer says Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Village Vine

ALLISON—Area roads or bridgAllison Community Vacation Bible School is scheduled es are slated for repair near Austto start on Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18. inville, Allison, Packard, Aredale Students entering first through sixth grade will be at the St. and Dumont over the next two Grundy Register What(4 Cheer Paper James Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. to noon. Preschool years. What’s more, gravel and years old by Sept. 2015) will be at the Allison Congregational hard-surfaced roads will see accelChurch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. erated maintenance, owing to the new fuel tax.

Hampton Chronicle County Engineer John Riherd on Tuesday shared the fiscal 2016 construction program and budget The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors for the year beginning July 1, as to make a difference in the lives of patients this spring by givpart of a long-term budget he subing blood. Elm Springs Assisted Independent and Assisted mits to the Department of TransLiving, 900 W. 7th St., Allison, will be hosting a blood drive portation. on Friday, April 17, from 2-6 p.m.

The 10-cent gas tax approved Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with this legislative session will add types O negative, A negative and B negative. Whole blood can $565,000 to the local county budbe donated every 56 days, and double red cells may be donated get and another $177,000 to the every 112 days, up to three times per year. farm-to-market roads budget in To find a donation opportunity or make an appointment to fiscal 2016, Riherd said, citing the give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit Iowa Department of Revenue. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733That new fuel tax revenue won’t 2767). all come in at once, but rather,

Elm Springs Assisted Living to host blood drive Friday

St. John Lutheran Church Vilmar pancake supper Friday St. John’s Lutheran Church Vilmar Brotherhood will be hosting a pancake supper on Friday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. for a freewill offering. They will be serving potato pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausages, desserts and a beverage.

New Hartford Lions Omelet/ Pancakes dinner set for Sunday

The New Hartford Lions will be holding their Omelet and all the Pancakes you can eat meal on Sunday April 19, from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the New Hartford Community Building.

Cost for the meal is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and $3 for the second omelet.

The Methodist Church Ladies are also having a bake sale.

Trinity Reformed Church to host salad supper April 21

You are invited to attend a salad supper on Tuesday, April 21, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison from 5-7 p.m.

The menu includes beefburgers, ham sandwiches, potato salad, variety of other salads, chips, and beverages for a freewill offering. Carry-outs are available.

Lions, Firemen to sponsor fish fry April 24

The Allison Lions Club and Firemen are sponsoring a Fish Fry Friday.

The meal will be held Friday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fire Station in Allison.

Menu will consist of fish, baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and a drink.

Carry-outs will be available.

Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12; children age 4 and under eat free.

Proceeds will support Lions scholarships and other local projects. Firemen’s proceeds will be used to update equipment.

The embargoed County Road C-23 bridge in Aredale city limits is budgeted in Butler County’s current construction year at $455,803 and will be paid for through a small city bridge fund the county holds and farm-to-market funds. (TJ/Star photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash) gradually, Riherd said. month; and it is credited quarterly One of the initial impacts of the Revenue is credited monthly to to the farm-to-market account, so gas tax revenue is, the Secondary the local budget, so the new 10- the 10-cent tax will add $45,000 a Roads Department will lay more cent fuel tax will add $47,000 a quarter. road-rock, he said.

Teen to build fitness stations on trail Shafer, 13, aims for Eagle Scout Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

ALLISON — A scout project will allow the community and visitors to work out, out of doors.

Michael Shafer of rural Allison plans to install eight fitness stations along the new part of the recreational trail in Wilder Park, and a fundraising dinner is planned on Friday, April 24.

The stations are an Eagle Scout project for Shafer, 13, an eighthgrader at North Butler Middle School.

There will be eight workout stations for warm-up, cool down, sit-ups, pull-ups, a stair climb, parallel bars, a balance beam and three heights of bars for pushups.

Other than youth recreation areas at the schools and Open Door Youth Center in Clarksville, there was no known recreational facility in Butler County.

“It will be nice for people to be able to go and work out without having an indoor facility,” said Daniel Shafer, Michael’s father and the scoutmaster, adding,

Michael Shafer displays an explanation of fitness stations he plans to lead building on, along the new rec trail in Wilder Park. (TJ photo) “as a family we’ve chosen to live to $4,000. If he buys two sta- been donated. line stating “Eagle Scout proja healthier, more active lifestyle, tions, he can get three donated, Shafer is hosting a fundrais- ect.” and chosen to use Wilder Park.” he said. The last three, he plans ing dinner for a donation to help “If we got any extra money, we It is the first project Michael to build. raise the money he needs for the were thinking of putting outdoor has ever had to be completely in Shafer will construct the sta- project. The dinner will be on gliders,” Michael said. Those charge of, said Daniel Shafer. tions with help from volunteers Friday, April 24 from 6-9 p.m. at are elliptical machines made for the outdoors, which cost $600 The soft-spoken eighth-grader from Boy Scout Troop 90, the the Allison AMVETS. hopes to learn the leadership community and others whom he An account is setup at Lin- apiece, he said.

Three other scouts in Troop 90 skills to assert himself, ask for said members of the Wilder Park coln Savings Bank, 402 N. Main help and manage his time.

Board committed to help recruit. St., in Allison for the project. recently achieved Eagle Scout

By Michael Shafer’s calculaAs of April 8, $550 had been Checks should be made out to rank. They are all in the high tions, he will need to raise $3,000 raised, and part of the wood had Michael Shafer with the memo school senior age range.

Free camping at Wilder Park April 24 and 25

Track drainage contract approved at $43,500

The Allison Park Board is sponsoring free camping for all sites at Wilder Park, Allison, on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25.

There are no reservations for April 23-25. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. If a camper registers for April 23- 25, then Wednesday night is free.

All of the many amenities at scenic Wilder Park, including the Summer Open Mic events and concerts, are free to the campers and public.

Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Schoolhouse May basket session to be April 26

Volunteers at the Little Yellow Schoolhouse in Allison are reviving an old tradition —May baskets.

The Little Yellow School House in Allison will be open for a May Basket Make and Take on Sunday, April 26 from 2-4 p.m.

Stop in and learn to make several simple May baskets.

Remember filling small baskets with candy and flowers to deliver to friends?

The trick was to deposit the basket at the front door, knock and run. The penalty for running too slowly and getting caught was getting kissed.

Join the volunteers at the Little Yellow Schoolhouse on the Butler County Courthouse Grounds for a fun and free May basket making session.

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“We’ll either put more tons per mile or apply it to more miles than we typically would be able to,” Riherd said. This will make the roads more reliable long-term, he said.

Secondary Roads will also be able to do other projects sooner than it could have without the new tax revenue, Riherd said.

Other priorities Riherd said would extend the pavement’s life and smooth the ride are crack-sealing and an asphalt treatment called slurry leveling. The treatments also help keep water out.

The total forecast for revenue from the Department of Transportation to Butler County Secondary Roads in fiscal 2016 is projected to be $3.86 million. That consists of road use tax funds and TIME 21, and factors in revenues such as gas tax, license plates, vehicle registrations and other fees.

“The lion’s share of that number is gas tax,” Riherd said.

REPAIRS to page 4

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak, speaks with social studies students at Aplington-Parkersburg High School on April 8 during a 99-county tour. In the background is a wall of political mail that teacher Cory Goetsch’s fall semester class collected and analyzed.

(TJ/Star photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Ernst meets with APHS social studies students Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

PARKERSBURG—Sen. Joni Ernst, Red Oak, met with Ap-

lington-Parkersburg High School social studies students in Cory Goetsch’s class on April 8, as part of a 99-county tour.

“The kids had a lot of good

questions from the economy to foreign policy,” Goetsch said.

“They covered a lot of territory in 35 to 40 minutes.”

ERNST to page 4

GREENE—The North Butler School Board accepted a bid Monday from a Greene company to improve drainage under the North Butler track before Heartland Asphalt of Mason City begins laying a new track.

The price, $43,503.60 to Wunsch Construction in Greene, will come out of the penny sales tax.

“Please note!” the April 13 quote from Kirt Wunsch states, “Price is based on having work done ASAP before Heartland Asphalt starts.”

The price includes 12-inch non-perforated pipe into the inside of the track; 10-inch perforated pipe around the inside of the track, encased in rock; eight, 18-inch concrete surface intakes with grates; fixing three water boxes on the home side of the field, and seeding.

Superintendent Joel Foster said the work would have been necessary regardless of the track update.

The law says for construction jobs of $40,000 to $100,000 — depending on the size of the school — a district needs to get quotes but not bids, Foster said, citing the Iowa Association of School Boards.

Construction is different than purchasing in that regard, he said. For instance, Foster said he has to bring any purchase over $5,000 to the board.

Foster said schools can set different monetary limits as long as they work within the law.

Budet estimate, tax rates detailed at North Butler hearing ............................ page 17 Teachers present opening bid for 3.88 percent .................................. page 17

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Spring Home Improvement HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR —

Avoid the home wrecker Finding a good contractor is crucial to making sure you get the job done right.

Make your plan clear. Before looking for a contractor, think about your project. Consider writing down a proposed project description, including the quality of materials that you expect the contractor to use, so a contractor is clear about the scope of project and type of materials. Check with your city or county on required inspections and building permits.

Get estimates, but beware of low bids. Be sure a written estimate reflects your vision of the project. While we all like to save money, sometimes a low

bid can signal a contractor cutting corners in materials or workmanship. If a contractor provides an estimate that’s far below others, ask why it’s so low.

Check references before you sign a contract or make a down payment.

The best kind of reference comes from someone you know and trust. Ask who they have hired for their projects and whether they were satisfied. Ask the contractor you’re thinking of hiring for local references and contact them.

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Financing? Look into financing through local banks or credit unions rather than a contractor. Compare loan terms, and don’t let anyone pressure you into signing a loan document. Do not deed your property to anyone.

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Spring Lawn & Garden Properly Dividing Perennials Yard and Garden AMES, Iowa — Herbaceous perennials (those that die back in the fall and emerge in new growth in the spring) are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized perennial. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tips on the proper way to divide perennials.

To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

Do I need to divide the perennials in my garden?

Some perennials, such as garden peonies, can be left undisturbed for 50 or more years. Others need to be divided periodically to contain their spread or to rejuvenate declining plants. Perennials, such as bee balm and obedient plant, are vigorous growers. They grow so rapidly that they begin to crowd out neighboring plants within a few years.

Bee balm and other vigorous growers should be divided every two to three years. After dividing the perennials, replant some of the divisions, give others to relatives or neighbors and discard remaining plants in the compost pile. In contrast, the performance of some perennials, such as bearded iris, begins to decline after several years.

If not divided every three to five years, bearded irises usually don’t bloom well because of overcrowding.

Declining perennials should be divided

to rejuvenate the plants. While division may not be necessary, many perennials can be divided on a periodic basis to obtain more plants. It’s best not to divide butterfly weed, false blue indigo and several other perennials as these plants have deep taproots. Attempts to divide perennials with deep taproots are often unsuccessful.

When should I divide my perennials?

The best time to divide perennials varies with the different plant species.

Early spring (just as new growth begins to appear) is the best time to divide aster, chrysanthemum, hosta, bee balm, sedum, yarrow, obedient plant and ornamental grasses. Bearded iris should be divided in July or August. Late summer/early fall is the best time to divide peonies. Daylily, garden phlox and coreopsis can be successfully divided in early spring and late summer/early fall.

How often can I divide my perennials?

If you would like additional plants, many perennials can be divided on a periodic basis. The frequency of division depends on plant vigor. Most fast growing perennials, such as aster, coreopsis, daylily, hosta and garden phlox, can be divided every two to three years.

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NEWS

4 • Thursday, April 16, 2015 Even with gas tax, bridge repair needs outpace funding

There are now three closed bridges in Butler County because repair needs outpace funding.

The county spends money on some big bridges, but low-traffic bridge replacements are difficult to justify because of the cost of replacing a bridge — especially a large bridge, County Engineer John Riherd said.

“I’m grateful for what is there with the 10-cent gas tax, but it isn’t enough to maintain the system the way we want to,” Riherd said.

“We’d rather not have any (weight-limit) posted bridges … but we do,” he said.

The County Board closed two bridges by resolution in July 2014. Those were the Flood Creek Bridge, which is an old metal bridge on 130th Street northeast of Packard, and a bridge on Forest Avenue north of County Road C-13.

The July resolution closures came at the recommendation of West Des Moines bridge consultants Calhoun-Burns & Associates because of severe structural issues, Riherd said.

The Flood Creek Bridge had been weight-restricted for more than 20 years, and the county was no longer comfortable with even letting passenger cars drive on it, Riherd said.

The third closure occurred two or three years ago to a bridge near Austinville, on Elm Avenue North of 310th Street, Riherd said.

It’s a happy ending for the Flood Creek Bridge, however.

The county was awarded over $1.25 million special bridge funds for use on two other bridges — both along T-16, south of Dumont and near Austinville — accelerating the timeline of local bridge money to be used on the Flood Creek Bridge.

REPAIRS from page 1 The $3.86 million funds local construction, day-to-day costs and equipment, he said.

With regard to the $177,000 farmto-market increase, the total farm to market budget is forecast to be $1.09 million for fiscal 2016, including the increase, he said.

Farm-to-market funds serve as a match to federally funded projects, Riherd said.

“The big ones are the (Surface Transportation Program) jobs,” Riherd said.

Surface Transportation Program jobs use federal aid money that was programmed through the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments.

• SOUTHERN T-16: The 7 and a half miles of T-16, from north of Austinville to 250th Street is to be milled at 4 inches deep, sprayed with rejuvenating oils, and overlaid, at 4 more inches. This is called a cold in-place recycle.

“Every blacktop road in the county has been treated that way,” Riherd said. “That acts as an energy absorber from the earth and from the cars. The cars exert force on that pavement. That 4-inch cold in-place is a buffer, cracks don’t tend to go through that. So if you have cracks coming up from the base, they hit that and spread out instead of coming up to the surface.”

COST ESTIMATE: $1.8 million, with $800,000 coming from the federal Surface Transportation Program, and just over $1 million from the county farm-to-market road account, which uses funds from the Department of Transportation.

BIDDING: “This is budgeted … in 2016, which means the project will be let (for bids) in (federal fiscal) 2016, not necessarily constructed in 2016,” Riherd said.

It will be likely let in November-December, and constructed next season.

T-16 SHOULDERING PROJECT: The county is looking to add 8-foot shoulders to that stretch of road.

Riherd said he put a note out to landowners to get feedback on driveways, title and other knowledge of the road.

The shoulders will be done ahead of the resurfacing project, he said.

COST ESTIMATE: No T-16 shouldering estimate has yet been developed.

Allison Meals on Wheels

Monday, April 20: Salisbury steak, parsley noodles, glazed carrots, cherries Tuesday, April 21: Pork chops, mashed potatoes/gravy, lima beans, apple crisp Wednesday, April 22: Salmon cro-

quette, macaroni & cheese, garlic vegetable mix, apricots Thursday, April 23: Meatloaf, boiled potatoes, buttered corn, pudding Friday, April 24: Pork roast, party potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cake

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu

Meals are served at the Greene Community Center (202 West South Street) Monday through Friday, for reservations call 641-823-4422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. For more information call 319-272-1767 or toll free at 877-538-0508.

Monday, April 20: A: Cranberry Dijon Chicken, Red Roasted Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Multi Grain Bread, Tropical Fruit, and Margarine; B: Sliced Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Potato Salad, Copper Pennies, Multi Grain Bread, and Tropical Fruit Tuesday, April 21: A: Roast Beef with Brown Gravy, Baked Potato, Green Peas, Bread Pudding with Raisin Sauce, Sour Cream, and Margarine; B: Herb Crusted Pork with Mushroom Gravy, Baked Potato, Green Peas, Bread Pudding with Raisin Sauce, Sour Cream, and Margarine Wednesday, April 22: A: Turkey Ham with White Beans, Sliced Carrots, Potato Salad, Cornbread, Glazed Fruit, and Mar-

garine; B: Chef Salad, Orange Juice, NoSalt Crackers, Glazed Fruit, and Salad Dressing Thursday, April 23: A: Herbed Pork Loin, Rice Florentine, Harvard Beets, Wheat Roll, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine; B: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, Broccoli and Potato Salad, Corn Chowder, Wheat Bread, and Fresh Fruit Friday, April 24: A: Salisbury Beef with Gravy, Whipped O’Brien Potatoes, Cabbage and Carrots, Multi Grain Bread, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Margarine; B: Lemon Pepper Fish, Whipped O’Brien Potatoes, Cabbage and Carrots, Multi Grain Bread, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Margarine

North Butler Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Lunches include milk and salad bar and whole wheat white bread/marg. Menus are subject to change.

Monday, April 20: Lunch: Beef gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, mixed greens/ dressing, applesauce, bread, apples, cottage cheese, baby carrots Tuesday, April 21: Lunch: Beef burgers/ bun, French fries, peaches, mixed greens/ dressing, pears, carrots, cottage cheese Wednesday, April 22: Lunch: Macaroni & cheese, broccoli, pears, bread, mixed greens/dressing, peaches, cottage

cheese Thursday, April 23: Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/chicken gravy, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, mandarin oranges, mixed greens/dressing, baby carrots Friday, April 24: Lunch: Fish sticks, hash browns, peas, orange halves, tartar sauce, mixed greens/dressing, bread, baby carrots, cottage cheese

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All meals include milk and are subject to change. Salad Bar will be offered every day.

Breakfast includes peanut butter & jelly offered with toast. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Please Note: There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for all students.

Monday, April 20: Breakfast: Sausage gravy/biscuit, pears, juice; Lunch: Chili crispito, Mexican rice, refried beans, strawberries Tuesday, April 21: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, mixed fruit, juice; Lunch: Sub sandwich, lettuce/tomato, chips, baby carrots, pineapple Wednesday, April 22: Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, applesauce, juice;

Lunch: Chicken fajita/shell, peppers & onions, peanut butter sandwich, apricots Thursday, April 23: Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, pineapple, juice; Lunch: Spaghetti/meat sauce, French bread, garden salad, pears Friday, April 24: Breakfast: Waffles, strawberries, juice; Lunch: Chicken strips, roasted squash, wheat roll, peaches

The county has budgeted the project separately from the T-16 cold in-place recycle.

BIDDING: Riherd anticipates letting the shouldering project this summer for fall construction. It will be drawn up this summer and bids let in November to December.

ALLISON COURTHOUSE TO NEWELL at C-33: Another Surface Transportation project with a farmto-market match using cold in-place recycle with blacktop will be on T-43, starting near the County Courthouse in Allison and running east of town (200th Street east, then north on Newell) all the way to C-33.

COST ESTIMATE: The project is estimated to cost more than half a million dollars.

“Portions of (the road) are shared jurisdiction with the city of Allison.

“They also have a (farm-to-market) project in this fiscal year, which will be (part of) Main Street and west out of town. We’ve done that sort of by design” in hopes of getting better prices from one contractor for both jobs, Riherd said.

BIDDING: The county is notifying potentially interested parties about the idea of the project.

Riherd said he anticipates drawing plans this summer and hopes for a November to December bid-letting, in conjunction with the southern T-16 project.

FLOOD CREEK BRIDGE: A contract has been awarded to repair an old metal bridge on 130th Street northeast of Packard, over “Flood Creek.”

CONTRACTED BID: Taylor Construction of New Vienna, Iowa had the winning bid at $442,748.

The county is spending local funds out of the current program budget, Riherd said.

“We held off as long as we could, and then it got to the point where they recommended closing it.” The County Board resolved to close the bridge in July 2014 due to severe structural issues, at the recommendation of bridge consultants in West Des Moines, Riherd said.

The county was awarded special bridge funds for two other bridges, freeing up local bridge money to spend on the Flood Creek Bridge.

ERNST from page 1 The class was mostly juniors and seniors with a few underclassmen. A few had been part of Goetsch’s class last fall. In that class, students brought in junk mail the two months leading up to the November election. One wall of the classroom was plastered with it.

Sam Fry, a sophomore, thanked Ernst for her service to the Iowa Army National Guard and said her own father served in Kuwait. Ernst thanked Fry’s father, also.

Fry asked Ernst’s opinion of how military deployment should be determined in hostile areas.

Anytime the U.S. engages boots on the ground anywhere, U.S. interests in that region must first be determined, be they energy security or protection of American lives, said Ernst, who serves on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Secondly, the government must ask, does it have buy-in of the American people, then of Congress, then money, then a clearly defined goal and a way to achieve that, she said.

When the goal is met, there must be a clearly defined withdrawal plan, Ernst said.

“A lot that goes into that,” she added, noting not only budgeting but also lives.

A student asked about the Iran nuclear talks.

“I don’t think Iran should be developing nuclear capabilities. I don’t think anything they tell us now is going to hold any water in the future,” Ernst said. “I don’t believe we should be lifting sanctions (against) Iran.”

Asked about the U.S. having drone targets overseas, Ernst said she believes in the use of equal force.

“We don’t want to hurt civilians, but if it is talking out a known terrorist target, I would support that,” she said.

FFA officer Nevada Rostek asked Ernst, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, about the renewable fuel standard.

What the EPA has thought of doing is lowering the renewable fuel standard, the amount of renewable fuel used in the U.S., Ernst said. “We don’t want that to decrease,” she said, not only for Iowa’s benefit but for the goal of energy independence.

She said the RFS is a key part of Iowa industry.

“Not having a renewable fuel standard set by law has become a real prob-

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AREDALE BRIDGE: A bridge replacement is slated in Aredale on County Road C-23, a farm-to-market road, and is budgeted in the current construction year.

CONTRACTED BID: Taylor Construction of New Vienna, Iowa had the winning bid at $455,803.

The bridge is within Aredale city limits.

“That’s money we typically would not be able to spend as a county… but since they’re fewer than 500 people,” thanks to a state law a few years ago, the county “is able to use the city bridge fund to pay for 80 percent of the bridge,” Riherd said. County farmto-market funds are allowed for the 20 percent match.

The “city bridge fund” is given to cities but is held by the county and reimbursed by the state when the project is complete, Riherd said.

The DOT ranks the city bridge fund candidates and puts them on a waiting list.

AREDALE-DUMONT AREA: Three other projects call for seal coating. They are C-23 just west of Highway 14 to the Franklin County line, T-16 just north of Dumont to C-23 and T-16/C-13 just north of Aredale to the Franklin County line.

COST BID: The county received three “good, competitive” bids all within the 5 percent range, Riherd said.

The low bidder, Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC of Plover, Wis., estimated $307,980 for the job.

These are asphalt roads right now, Riherd said.

Seal coating involves spraying asphalt oil on the road, applying chips on top, then allowing the asphalt to cure, so it holds the rock.

TIMELINE: Work will likely occur the second to third week of June, when pavements are warm and the heat is not yet oppressive, Riherd said. He expected work to wrap up in late June or early July.

The roads will remain open during construction, with speed reduction advisories. It’s likely that a pilot car will take people around the construction, owing to the amount of traffic on the road, Riherd said.

Work will likely cover approximately two to three lane miles per day on a rolling basis, by closing a stretch of road for work, letting it dry and reopenlem,” Ernst said, noting the EPA hasn’t released the 2014-2016 standards.

Asked about the minimum wage, Ernst said what constitutes a living wage varies by state: “There’s no way you would find a $300 rental in San Francisco, Calif.”

Ernst said she believes in a minimum wage but doesn’t think the federal government should dictate it for every state.

Jade Madsen asked Ernst’s opinion about birth control.

“I do support the use of birth control,” Ernst said. “I would much rather see a pregnancy prevented rather than a pregnancy ended,” she said, noting her stance as a “pro-life candidate.” Ernst added that people need “easy access to birth control.”

Principal Aaron Thomas said he appreciates Ernst coming out and for “the opportunity our students had.” Noting she cannot get to every school, Thomas said, “I felt our kids were well prepared, as a credit to (Mr. Goetsch.)”

ing it later that day, Riherd said.

“They’ll be able to drive on it that day,” he said.

For a few days after sealing, there will be a noticeable dust, unless it rains, Riherd said.

It will be several weeks before lines can be painted, he said.

Because of this, no-passing zone signs will be posted. Additional signs

will designate that pavement is unmarked, he said.

“This (project) is preventive maintenance,” Riherd said. “It extends the life on those roads.”

He restated that the seven and a halfmile stretch near Austinville was $1.8 million. “If we tried to do (cold in-place recycle) on every road, we’d never have enough money.”

The public is invited to a free program concerning clean water in Iowa and the farm nitrate runoff problem.

The guest speaker will be Carrie Fisher of Des Moines, a community organizer specializing in clean water issues for the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement.

Expected discussion topics will include the recent lawsuit by Des Moines Waterworks against upriver counties for their nitrate runoff.

The presentation will be at 7 p.m.

April 22, at the Greene Library Community Room.

The program is expected to last 30 to 45 minutes and will be followed by refreshments.

All interested Democrats are invited and encouraged to stay and participate in the Butler County Democratic Central Committee meeting that will follow.

John Backer, Democratic Committeeperson of Greene, said he felt the program would be of interest to many

because water quality and the health of the Shell Rock River are important to the people of this area.

This meeting is one of a series of meetings with programs of interest to be held in each of the eight voting precincts in Butler County over the next eight months.

The next meeting and program will be held at 7 p.m. May 27 at the Clarksville School multi-purpose room.

David Mansheim, Butler County Democratic Party chairman, explained the reason for the meeting series.

“The purpose of this series of precinct meetings is to provide issue education to the public, to attract new people to strengthen precinct organization, and to serve as a dress rehearsal of our capacity to hold the Presidential Caucuses expected to be Feb. 1, 2016,” Mansheim said.

News of Democratic Party events can also be found at the newly reconstituted Facebook page for Butler County Iowa Democrats.

Democrats present clean water and nitrate runoff program

Modified supplemental amount approved for North Butler School District DES MOINES — The School Budget Review Committee on Wednesday, April 8, approved the modified supplemental amount North Butler Schools requested for the 2014-2015 school year, $213,773.

Superintendent Joel Foster and Board President Eric Bixby traveled to Des Moines for the meeting.

“This (modified supplemental amount) will assist us in ensuring that we maintain a positive unspent balance in the future,” Foster blogged on Wednesday.

After the plan was denied in January, the school district had to resubmit

Wilder Park to open April 17

Wilder Park, located just East of Allison on Highway 3, will open for camping, picnicking and so forth, on Friday, April 17.

Wilder Park features 52 campsites; 26 with “full hook-ups” and eight tent sites. All of the electric sites now have water.

Amenities include: foot golf, nine holes of miniature golf, a giant chess and checker board, three shelters, 18 holes disc golf, a 1.3 mile walking/bike trail, two fishing ponds, severe storm shelters, a dump station, Wi-Fi, sand volley ball, enhanced playground and wild flower prairies.

Camping rates for 2015 are $10 for tenting, $14 for electric and water and $18 for full hook-ups.

There is no charge for any of the amenities.

its corrective action plan by a Feb. 20 deadline, also meet the Review Committee’s approval, which it did Wednesday.

To operate its expenditures within Iowa Code, the committee advised the district not to expend in the general fund for fiscal 2015 more than $6,018,595, with certain exceptions for special education and miscellaneous income.

The district was directed to submit monthly reports to its board demonstrating the former’s financial position in relationship to budget control and spending authority.

Hospice of North Iowa to Hold Volunteer Training

Hospice of North Iowa will hold volunteer training at Mason City, 232 2nd Street SE, on the following dates: Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 21, Bereavement support training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., interviews to follow.

The training is free of charge. Those completing the class will be eligible to serve as a volunteer; however participants are under no obligation to do so.

Eligibility to serve as a Hospice volunteer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Pre-registration is required. To register or if you have questions please call 641-428-6236 or 800-297-4719. Class size is limited.

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80th Birthday Card Shower

Joan Drake will be honored for her 80th birthday with a card shower hosted by her son Scott of Clarksville, daughter Jolene of Sibley and family.

Joan was born April 21, 1935.

Cards may be sent to 335 10th Avenue NE, Sibley, IA 51249.

Hospital Notes

Blake Rottink is in the University of Iowa hospital and now has a new address: 200 Hawkins Dr., 4JPE Room 4774, Iowa City, IA 52242

Clarksville P.E.O. officers

Recently elected officers for Chapter IT Sisterhood for the coming year are Lorna Schwartz-Recording Secretary, Sue Lodge-Guard, Shirley Clark, Janice Metz-Vice President, Sheryl Lindner-Treasurer, Clara Hinman-Chaplain, and Kim Lodge-Corresponding Secretary. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women. The local Chapter supports the many projects of International, Iowa Projects of Iowa Chapters supports local projects and sponsors the Pioneer Days Spelling Bee for school students and adults.

Together 4 Families seeks board representatives Together 4 Families is the combined Early Childhood and Decategorization Project that serves the four counties of Bremer, Butler, Franklin and Grundy. Together 4 Families focuses on community planning for families with children.

Planning for Together 4 Families focuses on promoting child safety, permanency, academic preparation and skill development, child and family well-being, offender rehabilitation, as well as safe and secure communities.

Together 4 Families utilizes the community planning process to identify existing resources for families with children, as well as gaps in services. Together 4 Families then utilizes the resources it has available to help address those gaps.

In order to accomplish that, a broad base of representation is needed in the planning process and

on the Together 4 Families Governance Board. Together 4 Families has a 15-member board that helps to make policy, practice and funding decisions.

There are currently two vacancies on the board that need to be filled as soon as possible. One opening is in Butler County and one is in Franklin County.

To maintain gender balance, the board is seeking female representatives. One of the representatives should be a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a child ages 0-5.

(The parent/grandparent/guardian position is eligible for a stipend and mileage reimbursement for each monthly meeting attended. The purpose of the stipend is to help cover any personal costs that may be incurred in order to be available to participate in the meetings.)

The other representative should be able to represent the field of

education.

To prevent any conflict of interest, the potential representative must not receive any funding directly or indirectly from Together 4 Families. The representative must be willing and able to attend planning and governance board meetings on the second Thursday of each month.

The planning committee meetings are held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the governance board meetings are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Allison Public Library.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity to serve as a representative on the Together 4 Families Governance Board, please contact Shawna Lebeck at 319-267-2594 or slebeck@dhs. state.ia.us.

“You can make a difference in the lives of families with children in this area!” Lebeck said.

Dance to be held April 19

Marc Frana, from Charles City, will be providing music on Sunday, April 19, at the Traer Memorial Building in Traer from 1:30-5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the dance sponsored by the Cedar Valley Polka Club.

Thursday, April 16, 2015 •

Clubs & Meetings 500 CARD PARTY There will be a 500 card party on Friday, April 17, at the Clarksville Public Library beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. ________ BRISTOW OAK HILL CEMETERY The Bristow Oak Hill Cemetery meeting will be on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bristow City Hall. Anybody is welcome to come. ________ CLARKSVILLE P.E.O. Chapter IT P.E.O. organization met in the home of Deb Lodge on April 6 at 7:30. There were 14 members present.

The officers and committee chairman gave their monthly reports. Technol-

The Plainfield Public Library will be hosting a movie night on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. The movie that will be shown is “Unbroken,” and is free to the public along with free popcorn.

“Unbroken” is a 2014 American biographical war drama film, produced and directed by Angelina Jolie, and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” The film revolves around the life of USA Olympian and athlete Louis “Louie” Zamperini, portrayed by Jack O’Connell. Zamperini survived in a raft for 47 days after his bomber was downed in World War II, then was sent to a series of prisoner of war camps.

Child Abuse Prevention Month declared

Butler County Board Chairman Tom Heidenwirth signed a proclamation on April 7 declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Butler County. The proclamation was presented by Shawna Lebeck, the President of Butler County Visions of Well-Being, the local child abuse prevention council in Butler County. As noted in the proclamation, “Protecting children is everyone’s business and we can promote and support safe, healthy families in our community through partnering to protect children.” (Contributed)

Solon superintendent selected as next Chief Administrator of AEA 267

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Pony Express raises over $800 for Camp Sunnyside

This group of Butler County Young Riders 4-H members and family braved cold wind this past Good Friday on the annual Pony Express Ride in Aplington, Parkersburg and Allison. Pictured in Allison, from the left, are Cailey Reyna, Alysha Fox, Christine Reyna, Courtney Reyna, Josie Oldenburger, Audri Oldenburger, Ann Shafer, Melu Shafer, Beth Homeister, Gabbi Kampman, Korrigan Hippen and Andrea Schrage. Not pictured are Sedona Oldenburger and parents. They collected $863.35 for Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines to help handicapped children and adults. The money was turned over to the Pony Express across Iowa riders to deliver to Camp Sunnyside.

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ogy Chairman, Sheryl Lindner reports a request has been received to participate in a project to submit a video for the “What’s New Page” to be used during the International Convention. The Chapter members will provide ideas to be featured in our Chapter’s lights, camera action project.

The word Nurturing was incorporated in several ways of Lola Clark’s program. Selected readings about nurturing Springtime activities and information from the Iowa State University nurturing project to grow milkweed to help enhance the monarch butterfly habitat.

The hostess served refreshments.

—Submitted by Reporter, Lola Clark

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CEDAR FALLS —Area Education Agency 267 announces that Sam Miller, the superintendent at Solon Community School District, has been selected as the agency’s new chief administrator.

Miller will succeed Dr. Roark Horn, who is leaving the agency to become

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WAVERLY—The Waverly Senior Center will host “The Benefits of Singing for People with Parkinson’s Disease” on Friday, April 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the Waverly Health Center (WHC) Parkinson’s Singing Group, will share some of the songs they have been working on. Kara Rewerts, MTBC – WHC music therapist, will discuss why music is helpful for people affected by the condition.

Lunch will be served at noon on a donation basis. Please RSVP by April 22 to 319-352-5678.

NEI3A meals will also be available.

Please call 319-352-2463, 24 hours in advance, to order your meal.

executive director of School Administrators of Iowa (SAI), beginning July 1.

Horn has led the agency since 2010.

The board hired Miller at its regular meeting on Monday, April 6.

In his new position, Miller will oversee over 600 full and part-time staff members who provide special education and school improvement services along with technology support for over 65,000 students and 5,000 educators throughout 18-counties of north central and northeastern Iowa.

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• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Problems continue to plague unopened Fort Madison Prison Over a year after the Iowa State Penitentiary at Fort Madison was scheduled to open, the prison sits empty. Guards patrol the perimeter and inside of the buildings, lights are on and electric bills are being paid but there is still no set date to transfer prisoners. As costs continue to rise, the House Oversight Committee continues to seek answers and find solutions to this seemingly endless problem.

After two inmates escaped the maximum security prison in 2005, plans were created for a new, state of the art prison. In 2008, the estimated construction cost of the prison was $130.7 million, and in October of 2013 a ribbon cutting was held.

Since that time the new prison has faced multiple equipment problems and design flaws that have prevented the prison from being occupied.

In late 2013, prison officials found problems with the geothermal system. Pumps installed with the geothermal system were found to be the wrong size in many buildings and corrective changes had to be made.

These changes could cost the state $6.7 million. As of today, the geothermal systems have been fixed and Department of Corrections Officials

believe they will continue to work.

After geothermal issues were fixed, the prison failed a required smoke evacuation test. In order to receive a certificate of occupation from the fire marshal, smoke must be able to be cleared through the ventilation system. Unlike a regular building, windows cannot simply be opened in a prison to clear smoke. The solution for this problem has yet to be found, but approximately $350,000 has been spent to design and test solutions. The actual cost for the fix has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be costly. It is unclear who will pay for these changes.

Two additional problems have also been brought to light in the past few months. Air leaks in some of the buildings have required water to be shut off when temperatures dropped.

Officials are working to find the air leaks and a solution to the problem.

As of now, there is no estimated cost for repair to these air leaks. Additionally, there are more problems with the ventilation system, separate

from the smoke-clearing problems.

There is no estimated time or cost for these repairs.

Almost a year and a half after the projected opening date, there is still no end in sight to the problems at Fort Madison. The House Government Oversight Committee has continued to review documents sent by the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Corrections. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution to these problems but the Oversight committee is working to ensure these issues never happen again in a public project and that the parties responsible for these problems cover the costs and not the Iowa taxpayer.

Reach Rep. Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, at the House Switchboard, 515-281-3221, on the farm at 319983-9019, or by email, pat.grassley@legis.iowa.gov. He serves on the committees of agriculture (chairman), commerce, economic growth and ways and means.

Another productive week in the Iowa House

Another productive week in the Iowa House is under our belts. We continue to work hard on behalf of Iowans as we move various pieces of policy forward that will make Iowa a better place to live and work.

Through the passage of amendment H-1177 to SF 427, for the second time this year we passed a package of legislation to the Senate to further improve and protect Iowans’ 2nd Amendment rights. This legislation includes better protecting the privacy of permit holders, makes it simpler to renew an individual’s carry permit, and extends the validity of a permit to purchase from one to five years. The bill also gives parents the right to decide if and when to train their child on how to safely operate a gun. Finally, the bill legalizes the use of suppressors after all federal requirements have been met.

I have heard some claims that this legislation makes sweeping changes to our gun laws that will endanger Iowans. This is simply untrue. The changes contained in this package are bi-partisan, sensible, and uphold our constitutional rights.

National Volunteer Week is April 12-18. Volunteering is so key to preserving and strengthening our state by fulfilling the unmet needs of our communities. In Iowa, we understand the importance and value of not relying on someone else to fix problems, but instead we step up, give back, and chip in when a need arises. There is no doubt volunteering enriches the lives of everyone involved in the effort. In fact, according to the Corporation for National & Community Service, research has shown individuals who volunteer live significantly longer, healthier, and better lives.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time through volunteering.

Whether it’s reading to kids, helping neighbors in need, or serving at a local non-profit organization, all of these contributions go a long way

Under the Golden Dome Too

By State Representative Linda Upmeyer House District 54 linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us (515) 281-4618

Fostering charitable giving in Iowa communities

Iowa Community Foundations are nonprofit organizations that provide grants to meet local needs, build philanthropy and create endowments for the long-term benefit of charitable projects and programs. Their work enhances local arts and culture, the environment, education, human services, health and more.

While at the Statehouse, representatives of Iowa’s Community Foundations recently highlighted two state programs, Endow Iowa Tax Credits and the County Endowment Fund Program.

Endow Iowa Tax Credits are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis for gifts made to a permanent endowment fund for charitable causes through community foundations. A tax credit worth 25 percent of the amount donated can be claimed by individuals, businesses or financial institutions. In 2014, about $6 million in state tax credits were awarded, and $24 million in charitable giving was leveraged in 3,898 separate donations—mostly from individuals. Donors may also be eligible for federal tax credits.

Since the inception of the Endow

counties without casinos. Each organization received $121,922.

That money goes to such local projects as a new ambulance for Clarksville, Rockwell’s Summer Reading Program and the Franklin County Fair.

To learn more about giving to our local community foundations and the charitable work they make possible, go to www.iowacommunityfoundations.org.

Reach Iowa Sen. Amanda Ragan, D-Mason City, at the Senate Switchboard, 515-281-3371, at home, 641-424-0874, or email amanda.ragan@legis.iowa.gov. She serves on the committees of human resources (vice-chair), agriculture committee (vice-chair), health and human services appropriations subcommittee (chairwoman), appropriations, natural resources and environment, rules and administration and veterans affairs.

Shut up and take my money!

This week the Iowa House recognized the University of Northern Iowa Men’s Basketball team on an extraordinary season. Pictured here is House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R- Clear Lake) with Sheffield-native, MVC Player of the Year, and UNI Men’s Basketball team member Seth Tuttle. in strengthening our communities. I would encourage all Iowans to continue your volunteer efforts throughout the week and if possible, go a step further to help improve the life of someone around you.

On a different note, throughout the legislative session, we are privileged to recognize some of our outstanding Iowans, either through an introduction on the House floor or by passing a resolution in their honor.

This year we’ve recognized the National Gatorade High School Volleyball Player of the Year, the UNI Men’s basketball team for an incredible season…which includes Sheffield’s very own Seth Tuttle- the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, the Grand View University Wrestling NAIA National Championship team…which includes Clear

Lake-native Jacob Colon, inspiring entrepreneurs like Shelly Zimmerman- owner of Harrison Thornburgh Insurance in Dumont and the recipient of the Deb Dalziel Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and many more. The talent we have in our state, and right here in North Iowa, will never cease to amaze me.

As we move forward this session, please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions or feedback you may have. I can always be reached at linda.upmeyer@legis. iowa.gov or 515-281-4618.

Reach Iowa Rep. Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, the House Switchboard, 515-281-3221, at 641-3578807 or email linda.upmeyer@legis. iowa.gov. She serves on the administration and rules committee and the Legislative Council.

Dear HBO, I can only hold out my money for so long before I’m forced to come to the conclusion that you’re just not interested in it.

The latest season of “Game of Thrones” started this Sunday and, if history holds true, it will become the most heavily pirated show since last year’s season finale. After all, “Game of Thrones” was the most pirated show of 2014, and 2013, and 2012.

In fact, nearly as many people watch “Game of Thrones” through illegitimate methods as they do your subscription service.

And I know this vexes you, but I’m going to be perfectly honest here. You only have yourself to blame.

I understand the theory that you are operating under. You think that if you produce amazing quality content, that people will subscribe to your channel.

That is a perfectly reasonable business model and it has served you well for decades.

You know who else had a perfectly reasonable business model? Blockbuster Video. Ask them how well sticking to a pre-Internet business model in the 21st Century worked out. Oh, wait, you can’t, because they

Photos needed of Iowa’s Fallen Vietnam soldiers WATERLOO – The Grout Museum District, 503 South Street, is opening a new temporary exhibit, 365 & Counting: Iowans in the Vietnam War on July 14 and is seeking photos of men from Dumont and Clarksville.

The exhibit will feature “Faces To Go With Names,” a project that has been in development since 2013, this interactive component the 853 fallen Iowans.

An interactive digital photo wall will be a unique way to memorialize Iowa’s 853 fallen heroes.

High-resolution photographs of these individuals are needed to create this photo wall. The Grout is asking the public to help with the location of these precious, important photographs.

Iowa Tax Credit Program, Iowa Community Foundations have leveraged more than $167.5 million in permanent endowment fund gifts throughout the state. The contributions were made through more than 21,017 donations.

In Iowa, casinos give a portion of their revenue to local charities and community projects in their counties. Counties that do not have casinos also receive casino revenue through the County Endowment Fund Program.

The community foundation organizations grant 75 percent of the casino dollars they receive to local charitable projects. The remaining 25 percent goes to an endowment fund, which attracts other donations and provides a source of permanent funding for local charities.

In 2014, $10.4 million was distributed among 85 community foundations and affiliated organizations in

The fallen from Butler County of whom photos are sought are U.S. Army members Dean Allen Borneman, Dumont, born Jan. 20, 1949, Roger Allen Hites, Clarksville, born Dec. 18, 1943 and U.S. Air Force man Lester Evan Holmes, Plainfield (Bremer County part), July 24, 1919.

Photos must be scanned as .jpg at 300dpi. For instructions on how to scan and send a photo, contact Troy Miler 319-234-6357 or send photos directly to ftgwn@gmdistrict.org.

A full list of the fallen soldiers sorted by their hometowns and counties can be found at https:// www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/ ftgwn. For additional information Here’s how the exhibit will look. call 319-234-6357.

aren’t around anymore.

Your business model is outdated and you need to adapt to the times. And this is coming from a guy that works at a newspaper.

Cable TV is on its way out. HBO, you are hosting a great party on a sinking ship. As much as I’d like to hang out with Peter Dinklage, John Oliver, and Bill Maher, I’m not getting on that boat. You’re going to have to come to me.

It seems pretty disingenuous to complain about the people pirating your show when history has shown again and again that those people are more than willing to pay for it if you simply offer them what they want. This is not a group of thieves trying to get away with stealing your stuff. It’s a market you are failing to reach out to.

Pretty much everybody else has already figured out that the only way to stop online piracy is to beat the pirates at their own game. Specifically with a streaming service.

And I know you’ve been trying, but let’s face it, you’re not trying very hard.

First there was HBO GO, which let you watch HBO content online, but only if you were also a subscriber to their cable channel. That kinda defeats the purpose, don’t you think? All HBO GO really accomplished was annoying your current subscribers with friends and relatives bugging them for their password.

And last week you launched HBO Now. On paper it looks like everything we ever hoped for. Unlimited streaming for a reasonable monthly subscription fee.

But there’s a catch.

Because there just had to be a catch.

Because after years of people holding their hands outstretched saying, “take my money!” you just had to throw in one more barrier between your potential customers and your

content.

In this case, that barrier is Apple. Oh sure, you can sign up for HBO Now... once you download the app on your iOS device or AppleTV. Even now, after all these years, you still won’t take my money. You’re going to make me give it to Apple as a go-between.

I don’t own any Apple products. I could buy your app, but I’d have no way to register my account. Between me and my roommates, we collectively own at least a dozen devices that can stream YouTube, Hulu, and Netflix and yet none of us can use HBO Now. Just a couple days before the “Game of Thrones” premiere, Netflix released “Daredevil.” It’s fantastic. It’s the show everybody is talking about. And, most importantly, it’s easy to get to.

All you need to do is sign up for Netflix.

You don’t need a specific device.

You don’t need to go through a third party. There are no hoops to jump through. You give Netflix money, they let you watch their shows.

How do you, HBO, of all companies, manage to mess this up? You’re not selling collectable figures. Scarcity does not increase the value of your content. For years now the world has been asking for a simple HBO streaming service. How many zeroes on that check from Apple did it take to make you think that adding yet another barrier between you and your customers was a good idea?

Yes, this deal with Apple is for a limited time. In three months I’m sure HBO Now will be widely available, but we both know that’s going to be far too late.

Please, HBO, I’m begging you. Shut up and take my money.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and just wants to watch Game of Thrones without getting an angry letter from an ISP.

FAITH

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

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Church Directory

Washington Reformed Church

28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship.

ALLISON-

Allison Bible Church

108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, April 19: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, April 22: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Allison Congregational Church

Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation Class; 10 a.m.

Worship Services

St. James Lutheran Church

Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School; Coffee/Fellowship Following Worship, Evang. Committee Hosts Tuesday, April 21: 9 a.m. W-ELCA Sewing/Potluck Wednesday, April 22: 6:30 p.m. 7 & 8 Confirmation Thursday, April 23: 10:15 a.m. Worship & Communion at Allison Rehabilitation Center Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. Women & Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs

Trinity Reformed Church

Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

On demand at trinref.org Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 1-3 p.m. Gladys Hinders Birthday Celebration; 7:30 p.m. Fireproof Movie

Tuesday, April 21: 5 to 7 p.m. Salad Supper Wednesday, April 22: 6:30 p.m.

GEMS/Cadets; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group APLINGTON-

Hitesville Gospel Hall

R.R., Aplington Sunday, April 19: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m.

Gospel Service Wednesday, April 22: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONT-

New Hope Parish United Methodist Churches

Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, April 19: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, April 19: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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Bristow Church of Christ

Justin Briney, Minister Ph: 641-775-3301 Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church

Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, April 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bristow CLARKSVILLE – Peace for your soul, In a peaceful setting.

Unity Presbyterian Church

Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 Pastor Christine Kaplunas Sunday, April 19: 10 a.m. Worship Service.

-Opinion-

Religious freedom is under attack in America with Bible-believing Christians finding themselves under increasing persecution because of their belief that homosexuality is a sin.

Laws designed to protect Christians who refuse to provide services for gay weddings that were passed recently in Arkansas and Indiana were almost immediately amended following a massive outcry by gay rights organizations.

According to the New York Times, “Religious conservatives and some Republican political operatives now describe what occurred here as a major setback.” The Times reports “…many Christian conservatives say that what happened over the last week in Indiana — and in Arkansas, where lawmakers backed away from a similar law — has been a terrible blow to their movement.

They are left with a law at war with itself, with language that seems to cancel out what it had been designed to accomplish.”

Conservatives believe these two laws – meant to protect individual Christians and family-owned businesses from court fines and other penalties if they refuse to provide wedding services for gay couples – have been changed so they provide little protection at all.

“Twenty years from now, this Final Four (college basketball championship that was held in Indianapolis) weekend as well as the special religious celebrations for many in our community will likely be a sweet memory,” said Curt Smith, of the Indiana Family Institute.

“But religious freedom and freedom of conscience will still be a pressing concern if this legislation becomes law.”

Threats of economic boycotts by national businesses caused the states’ two governors and legislatures to scurry back to the drawing board and come up with amendments to the original laws that were more agreeable to gay rights organizations.

The results are laws that will likely provide much less protection for Christians than the original laws intended.

That is bad news for people like Kevin O’Connor and his daughter Crystal.

They operate Memories Pizzeria in Walkerton, Ind. After the Indiana Legislature passed the original law, a television reporter went to Memories Pizzeria looking for a reaction. Fox News reported that

Crystal told the reporter she and her father would not cater a gay wedding.

“If a gay couple came in and wanted us to provide pizzas for their wedding, we would have to say no,” Crystal told the TV reporter. The O’Connors are devout Christians whose faith guides their business practices.

“I’m a born again Christian,” Kevin O’Connor told Todd Starnes of Fox News. “My faith is the base of my business.”

According to Fox News, “The hell storm this 61-year-old grandfather faced as a result of his Christian faith is beyond belief.”

Fox News reported; “The family business came under fierce assault by LGBT activists and their cronies – accusing them of being anti-gay bigots.

Their Facebook pages were smeared with gay pornography. Their phones were overwhelmed by vulgar and profane threats.”

Appearing on Fox’s The Sean Hannity Show, Kevin O’Connor said they had to close their business temporality because of death threats and because their telephone literally rang non-stop.

“Just the anger, the bitterness, it’s something I never expected and imagined when the comments were made,” Kevin told Sean Hannity. “It’s just unimaginable to me.”

Christian commentators are warning that Christians will have increasing difficulties practicing their faith as it relates to homosexuality. Gay rights proponents will continue to push not just for tolerance of their immoral lifestyle but acceptance.

Christian Post contributor Larry Tomczak wrote recently that standing up for our beliefs will become more and more difficult in America. Christians whose faith has cost them little will be required to sacrifice more in order to practice their beliefs, he wrote.

“The Bible tells us ‘The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber (Romans 13:11),’’ Tomczak wrote.

“A jolt in the night is right around the corner,” Tomczak wrote. “Brace yourself and prepare to face new challenges requiring risk-taking as the new normal in an increasingly secular society.”

—Val Swinton, Pastor Clarksville Church of Christ

St. John Lutheran Church

204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Book Study; 10 a.m.

Worship/Communion; 1:30 p.m. Service @ Clarksville Skilled Nursing.

Monday, April 20: 7 p.m. Bell Choir.

Wednesday, April 22: 6 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class.

Thursday, April 23: ECHO Deadline.

Community United Methodist Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church

10 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School, Luther League; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Monday, April 20: 3 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, April 21: Senior Health Clinic Wednesday, April 22: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Confirmation Saturday, April 25: 6 p.m. Worship, Pie By the Slice NASHUA-

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill

309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, April 19: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 11:30 a.m. Defibrillator Training.

10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, April 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School.

Saturday, April 25: Church Cleaning.

Immanuel United Church of Christ

First Baptist Church

Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, April 19: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, April 20: 11:30 a.m. Retired Ministers Meet.

Tuesday, April 21: 10 a.m. Nursing Home Communion.

Wednesday, April 22: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church

Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Robert Porisch 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays Sunday, April 19: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Tuesday, April 21: 1:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study.

Church of Christ

302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, April 19: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, April 22: 10:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study.

Friday, April 24: 9 a.m. Mom’s Bible Study (childcare available).

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Dumont Reformed Church

(641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 through High School; 10 a.m. Worship (nursery care provided), Communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m.

Kids for Christ (Middle School Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENE-

First Presbyterian Church

319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, April 19: 10:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, April 19: 10 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship;

PLAINFIELD –

809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, April 19: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday, April 22: 7 p.m. BYF 7th-12th Grades.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Thursday, April 16: 10 a.m. Shell Rock Mass; 3:30 p.m. Bartels Mass.

Friday, April 17: 7 a.m. Mass.

Saturday, April 18: 10 a.m. 1st Eucharist Photos; 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/1st Eucharist.

Sunday, April 19: 8 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word/1st Eucharist; 9 a.m. Youth Music Group Prac-

tice; 10 a.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy of the Word/1st Eucharist/Youth Choir Sings.

Peace United Church of Christ

1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, April 19: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church

Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8 a.m.

Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, April 19: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday, April 22: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes.

Open Bible Church

Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, April 19: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

United Methodist Church

404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship.

PLEASANT VALLEY –

First United Church of Christ

31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, April 19: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Pastor Peter’s 25th Ordination Anniversary Celebration/ Worship Service.

ROSEVILLE-

St. Mary Church

Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Saturdays: 7 p.m.

Sundays: 8:30 a.m.

SHELL ROCK –

United Methodist Church

204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church

223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, April 19: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANASBible Verses, Stories, Refreshments

Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS)

121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Sundays 9:30 a.m. KXEL AM Radio Bible Class The Double Edged Sword Saturday, April 18: 7 p.m. Worship; 8 p.m. Bible Class.

Faith Lutheran Church

422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, April 22: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

DVD series concludes May 3 at Allison Bible Church

“What in the World Is Going On?,” a 10-week DVD series is being shown at Allison Bible Church on Sunday nights at 6 p.m.

Featuring Dr. David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, Calif., this series investigates events that are happening in the world today. The remaining topics are as follows: Sunday, April 12: “When One Man Rules the World,” April 19th: “The New Axis of Evil,”

Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible.

Sunday, April 19: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Coffee and Fellowship Monday, April 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Quilting Days Tuesday, April 21: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Quilting Days Wednesday, April 22: 6 p.m. Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. Prayer at Elm Springs

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April 26: “Arming for Armageddon,” and Sunday, May 3: “The Return of the King.”

There is no admission fee, and no offering will be taken. A nursery is provided and refreshments will be served after each presentation.

Everyone is invited. The Allison Bible Church is located at 108 Pfaltzgraff Street in Allison. With questions, call church phone 319-267-2455.

Ronald Wayne Fox

Ronald Wayne Fox, 83, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at his home in Allison.

He was born on December 19, 1931, in Aredale, Iowa, to Edward and Hazel (Pencook) Fox. Ronald graduated from Bristow High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Ronald was united in marriage to Faythe Dickman on August 17, 1953, in Washington, D.C. He was a retired livestock buyer. Ronald was a member of the Bristow Amvets and was affiliated with the Allison Congregational Church. He enjoyed sports, fishing, playing cards, putting puzzles together, birds and spending time with his family and friends.

Ronald is survived by his wife Faythe Fox of Allison, son Rick Fox of Le Mars, daughter Charmaine Power of Albia, daughter Sally and husband Jack Grutz of Bellevue, granddaughter Kayla Grutz and Niel Burns of Pierre, South Dakota, granddaughter Courtney Grutz and fiancé Zack Konetski of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, brother Orville (Ardith) Fox of Waverly, sister-in-law Irene Brinkman of Waverly, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Hazel Fox, brother Walt Fox, sister Wilma Truax, sister Lorraine Botterbrodt, son-in-law Edward Power, brother-in-law Harvey Brinkman and brother-in-law Emery (Margaret) Dickman.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, 2015, at the Allison Congregational Church in Allison, with Pastor Ralph Wedeking officiating. Burial took place in the Allison Cemetery.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of arrangements.

Lorraine Majewski

Lorraine Majewski was born September 3, 1923, in rural Bristow, Butler County, Iowa, the daughter of George and Tillie (Miller) Kielman and died April 5, 2015, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene at the age of 91. She received her education in country school and attended Greene High School.

As a young woman Lorraine worked on her family farm and later was employed

by Greene Produce. During her lifetime she provided home health care for young mothers and their newborns and homebound elderly. She was a cook at Greene High School for many years.

Lorraine was united in marriage to Melvo Anthony Majewski on January 21, 1950, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene. The couple was blessed with five children. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s, of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Catherine’s Circle.

Lorraine was a member of Hobby Club and Packard Club. She was a very social person, no one was ever a stranger for long.

Lorraine loved to collect recipes, go to auctions and yard sales. She was a marvelous cook and baker, especially known for her apple pies, cookies and cakes.

Lorraine at the age of 90 was still peeling her own apples for canning. She loved music and dancing polkas and waltzes. Lorraine was an avid football and basketball fan who favored the Hawkeyes. Most important to Lorraine was the time she spent with family.

Living family members include: five children: Randy (Karen) Majewski, Greene, Rhonda (Stan) Pyatt, Greene, Rolynn ‘Bud’ Majewski, Greene, Renee (Brad) Davis, Ventura, Robert Majewski, Mason City; 10 grandchildren: Shane (Dawn) Batton, John (Danielle) Majewski, Mindy (Brian) Lund, Adam (Jan) Pyatt, Lauri Pyatt (friend, Sterling Smith), Sara Pyatt, Chelsi Majewski (friend, Devon Ackerson), Autumn Majewski, Shawn (Lindsay) Davis, Lindsay (Clark) Morgan; 13 greatgrandchildren: Cameron, Keano, Shallon, Keegan, Tinley, Kylie, Jayden, Bryce, Arianna, Savannah, Sawyer, Mack, and Mya; one great-great-grandchild: Charlotte; sisters: Berdine (Melvin) Majewski, Tilleen Litterer and Caroline Schafer; one sister-in-law: Darlys Kielman; one brother-in-law: Lewis (Phyllis) Majewski, and many nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Melvo; parents, three brothers: Otto, Henry and George Jr. and one infant sister.

Funeral Mass, was held Thursday, April 9, 2015, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lorraine Majewski Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 393, Greene, Iowa, 50636.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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• Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Butler County Courthouse News DISTRICT COURT Heidi Kramer, 46, of Plainfield pleaded guilty on April 8 to third-degree harassment for a Feb. 5, 2013, incident, received a deferred judgment and oneyear self probation and was ordered to pay a $625 civil penalty and $249.80 costs.

Matthew James White, 47, of Sioux Center was found guilty on April 7 of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent for a March 13, 2010, incident and was placed on two years of supervised probation. White received a suspended two-year prison sentence with credit for time served, concurrent with two Sioux County felonies, and was ordered to pay $100 court costs. A $625 fine was suspended.

Connor Ryan White, 19, of Dumont pleaded guilty on April 8 to fourth-degree theft for a Feb. 4 offense and was placed on a year of supervised probation and ordered to pay a $315 fine, $235.25 surcharges and $140 costs.

Steven Carl Coker, 57, of New Hartford pleaded guilty on April 8 to firstoffense operating while intoxicated for a Jan. 22 incident and was sentenced to two days in a state-approved OWI program with 363 days of jail suspended, and was placed on one to two years of supervised probation on conditions of completing a drinking driver’s course and following a substance abuse evaluation, and was ordered to pay a $1,250 fine, $437.50 surcharge and $155 costs.

Another traffic charge was dismissed at the defendant’s cost.

SMALL CLAIMS Andrew E. McDivitt, Parkersburg v.

Cody Burkholder, Waterloo. Judgment for plaintiff, $1,980 with 2.12 percent interest from Dec. 2 plus $105 costs.

Midland Funding LLC, Des Moines v. Greg Edward Schmadeke, Shell Rock. Judgment for plaintiff, $745.59 with 2.12 percent interest from Jan. 20 plus $85 costs.

Midland Funding LLC, Des Moines v. Frank Wayne Carroll, Clarksville.

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVERETT OLDENBURGER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016426 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of EVERETT OLDENBURGER, De-ceased, who died on or about March 10, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of EVERETT OLDENBURGER, deceased, bearing date of the 24th day of June, 2003, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that G. A. Cady III 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 ascertain-able, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all per-sons 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 1st day of April, 2015.

G. A. Cady III Executor of estate 9 First Street, SW Hampton, IA 50441 G. A. Cady III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001386 Attorney for executor HOBSON, CADY & CADY, PLC 9 First Street, SW PO Box 456 Hampton, IA 50441 Phone: 641-456-2555 Date of second publication 16th day of April, 2015 TJ-15-2

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Cecil Pierson, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016419 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Cecil Pierson, Deceased, who died on or about November 22, 2012: You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Cecil Pierson, deceased, bearing date of the 21st day of December, 1984, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Lloyd Pierson was appointed execu-tor 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 per-sons 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 24th day of March, 2015.

Lloyd Pierson Executor of estate 2613 195th St. Charles City, IA 50616 Jesse M. Marzen, ICIS PIN No: AT005039 Attorney for executor 110 2nd St SE Waverly, IA 50677 Date of second publication 16th day of April, 2015 TJ-15-2

Judgment for plaintiff for $861.59 with 2.12 percent interest from Feb. 5 plus $85 costs.

Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, v.

Steven J. Kaping, New Hartford. Dismissed without prejudice.

Discover Bank, Greenwood, Del., v. Mitchell D. Grummitt, Aplington.

Judgment for plaintiff for $3,120.15 with 2.12 percent interest from Feb. 3 plus $85 costs.

Midland Funding LLC, Des Moines v. Joe E. Tyler, Parkersburg. Judgment for plaintiff for $622.38 with 2.12 percent interest from Feb. 13 plus $85 costs.

Midland Funding LLC, Des Moines v. Keith Haley, Greene. Judgment for plaintiff for $784.18 with 2.12 percent interest from Feb. 18 plus $85 costs.

Robert R. Lenz, Osage v. Matthew J. Rust, Greene. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,000 with 2.12 percent interest from Feb. 26 plus $95 costs.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Waterloo v. Gary Jon Bergman, Parkersburg. Judgment for plaintiff for $1,000 with 2.12 percent interest from March 3 plus $85 costs.

TRAFFIC CITATIONS Amounts listed, in order, are fines, surcharges and court costs.

No valid driver’s license — Charles Lee Schrage, Aplington, $200, $70, $60 Open container - passenger over 21 — Tyler Lynn Swart, Dumont, $200, $70, $60 Registration violation — Blake Johnson, Clarksville, $20, $7, $60 Speeding — Speeding 55 or under zone, 6-10 over, each, $40, $14, $60 — Robert M. Eddy, Parkersburg; Britni Annique Cohen-Wichner, Stoughton, Wis.; Cindy Jo Arjes, Dumont; Kenneth Alfred Coates, New Hartford; Travis John Wangsness, Allison Violation of regulations — Brady

Probate

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. HARRISON, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR016425 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Linda L. Harrison, Deceased, who died on or about January 4, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 25th day of March, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of Linda L. Harrison, deceased, bearing date of the 29th day of July, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dianne L. Kozara 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 publica-tion of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the de-cedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all per-sons 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 30th day of March, 2015.

Dianne L. Kozara Executor of Estate 17718 Placid Trails Dr. Tomball, TX 77377 Nicole Rognes Olson, ICIS No: AT0009761 Attorney for Executor Heiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stam-baugh & Anderson, P.L.C. 11 Fourth Street NE P.O. Box 1567 Mason City, IA 50402-1567 Date of second publication 16th day of April, 2015 TJ-15-2

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF E. JEAN FOLKERTS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016427 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of E. JEAN FOLKERTS, Deceased, who died on or about March 21, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 31st day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of E. JEAN FOLKERTS, deceased, bearing date of the 26th day of July, 2010, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Duane R. Folkerts 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 31st day of March, 2015.

Duane R. Folkerts Executor of the Estate 18918 230th St., Allison, IA 50602 DALE HANSMANN, ICIS PIN No: AT0003251 Attorney for the Executor KLINKENBORG, HANSMANN & PETERSEN 1201 HWY. 57, P.O. BOX 682 PARKERSBURG, IA 50665 Date of second publication 16th day of April, 2015 TJ-15-2

John Eiklenborg, Allison, fraudulent registration, $200, $70, $60; David Alan Nelson, Charles City, violating conditions of restricted license and illegal U-turn, $150, $52.50, $120 PROPERTY TRANSFERS March 26 to April 1 Mortgage: Mark V. and Brenda G. Reiher to JP Morgan Chase Bank; beginning S line NW1/4 NW 25-90-15; 2015-0710.

Warranty deed: Jessica and Ryan Rogers to themselves; parcel A NE NE 36-92-18; 2015-0711.

Release: Iowa State Bank to Neal Leon Schrage; commencing SW corner SE 1-90-16, commencing 559 feet N of SW corner SE 1-90-16, commencing SE corner W 100 acres SE 1-90-16, also W1/2 E 60 acres except SE 1-9016; 2015-0712.

Release: First Security Bank & Trust to Michael S. and Gwen Thornburgh; Dumont T. A. Dumont Third Addition lot one; 2015-0713.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: Merlyn Muller to Kathryn A. Muller; commencing SW corner Aplington Original Town block 42; 2015-0714.

Mortgage: Clint N. Johnson to MidwestOne Bank; parcel D NE 23-90-17; 2015-0715.

Court officer deed: Lois M. Hackbarth Estate to Steven J. Hackbarth; N1/2 NW 19-91-18; 2015-0716.

Warranty deed and groundwater certificate: Nathan L. and Janice M. Johnson to Ronald R. and Mary L. Kolder; Parkersburg “Hy Way View” Addition lots nine and 10; 2015-0717; GWH150351.

Finance statement: Clayton Thomas Reints to Diversified Financial Services LLC; except NE 3-92-16; 2015-0718.

Quit claim deed: Lindsay A. (Moses) Becker to Drew L. Becker; parcel B etc. SE SE 9-90-15; 2015-0719.

Release: MidwestOne Bank, Iowa State Bank & Trust Co., Mahaska State Bank et. al. to Bobbie J. DeVries; W 10 feet Aplington lot five, also lots six and seven; 2015-0720.

Release: Farm Credit Leasing Services Corp. to Timothy L. Schrage; 20150721.

Affidavit: Joshua A. and Angel M. Raisty to Veridian Credit Union; SE1/2 Greene lot 11; 2015-0722.

Re-contracts and groundwater hazard: Mark S. and Sandra R. Voss to

Vernon and Nancy Fisher; SE SW 1390-15, except parcel M SW SE 13-9015; 2015-0723, GWH150352.

Affidavit: Bruce J. Toenjes to Donice Raisch, Jonathan, Joel, Rachel and Samuel Noelting; S1/2 SE 93-18-17; 2015-0724.

Court officer deed and groundwater hazard: Ella Calease Estate, Dean and Dale Calease, executors, to William A. Lowe; E 80 acres of S3/4 NE 22-92-15; 2015-0725, GWH150353.

Miscellaneous: Beverly Moser to the public; SE’RLY 50 feet Greene Traers Second Addition lots 22 through 24, block two; 2015-0726.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to Duane F. and Maxine L. Wikert; beginning intersection etc. NW 27-90-18; 2015-0727.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to Maxine L. Wikert; Aplington Auditor’s Subdivision lots two and three, block 41; 2015-0728.

Mortgage: Lizbeth L. Williams to Lincoln Savings Bank; except the SE’RLY 25 feet lot one, NE 10 feet except SE’RLY 25 feet lot one, also part of alley, all in Greene Traers First Addition block 21, also commencing SE corner block 21 Greene Traers First Addition lot 12; 2015-0729.

Release: Farm Credit Services of America FLCA to Gem Farm$ LLC; SW EXC 26-90-17; 2015-0730.

Mortgage: Stacie and Michael Pipper to Iowa State Bank; Clarksville lot one and four, block 12; 2015-0731.

Release: Wells Fargo Bank National Association to Donald A. and Joan L. Heuer; Allison lot 353; 2015-0732.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Roger D. Marks Revocable Trust, Roger D. and Joyce A. Marks, trustees, to Trinity Reformed Church; commencing 33 feet W of NE corner Allison lot 544; 2015-0733, GWH150354.

Affidavit: Roger D. and Joyce A. Marks to the public, Trinity Reformed Church; commencing 33 feet W of NE corner Allison lot 544; 2015-0733 and -0734.

Mortgage: Trinity Reformed Church of Allison, Iowa to The Reformed Church in America Church Growth Fund Inc.; commencing 33 feet W of NE corner Allison lot 544; 2015-0735.

Release: Bank of America to Alisha

Public Notice

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLISON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE URBAN RENEWAL PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Allison, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 27th day of April, 2015, at 5:15 PM., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 North Main, Allison, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $250,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for essential corporate urban renewal purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the planning undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects, including the resurfacing of Highway 14 on 7th Street, extending through Main Street and ending at Highway 3. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.

At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24(3)(q), 384.24A, 384.25 and 403.12 of the Code of Iowa.

At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.

This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Allison, State of Iowa, as provided by Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2015.

City Clerk, City of Allison, State of Iowa TJ 16-1

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLISON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $280,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Allison, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 27th day of April, 2015, at 5:15 PM., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 North Main, Allison, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $280,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for essential corporate purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading, and draining of the right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys and public grounds; the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of any street improvements; the acquisition, installation, and repair of sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water service lines, street lighting, and traffic control devices; and the acquisition of any real estate needed for any of the foregoing purposes. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.

At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.

This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Allison, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.25 of the Code of Iowa.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2015.

City Clerk, City of Allison, State of Iowa TJ 16-1

Public Notice

Allison Ord. No. 251

ORDINANCE 251 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12.12.015 AND 11.16.005 OF THE ALLISON MUNICIPAL CODE BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Allison, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 12.12.015(a) and 11.16.005 of the Allison Municipal Code.

Section 2. Rates Established. Section 12.12.015(a) of the Allison Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the present section and inserting in lieu the following: 12.12.015(a) Established. There is established a sewer service charge for the use of and for the services supplied by the municipal sanitary sewer utility of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per month plus a Debt Service Charge in the amount of twenty two dollars and fifty cents ($22.50) per month for the use of and for the service supplied by the municipal sewer utility plus an amount based upon the amount and rate of water consumed computed as follows: RATE USE First 1,496 gallons $6.60 per month minimum bill $7.50 sanitary sewer utility $22.50 debt service charge 1,496-3,740 gallons $6.00 per 1,000 gallons 3,740-7,480 gallons $6.00 per 1,000 gallons 7,480-29,920 gallons $6.00 per 1,000 gallons 29,920-74,800 gallons $6.00 per 1,000 gallons All over 74,800 gallons $6.00 per 1,000 gallons Section 3. Rates Established. Section 11.16.005 of the Allison Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the present section and inserting in lieu the following:

11.16.005 Established There are established rates and charges for the use of and for the service supplied by the municipal water utility based upon the meter readings of the amount of water consumed as follows: USE RATE First 1,496 gallons, minimum bill $6.60 per month minimum bill 1,496-3,740 gallons $2.97/1,000 gallons 3,740-7,480 gallons $2.02/1,000 gallons 7,480-29,920 gallons $1.35/1,000 gallons 29,920-74,800 gallons $.88/1,000 gallons All over 74,800 gallons $.47/1,000 gallons Said rates shall automatically increase by 1% per year each and every July 1st following.

Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause or phrase of the Code is, for any reason, held to be invalid or enforceable as to any person or circumstances, the application of such section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause or phrase to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it shall be held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and all other provisions of the Code, in all other respects, shall be and remain valid and enforceable.

Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance and the Allison City Code shall be in full force and shall take effect, from and after the adoption and publication of this ordinance.

Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Allison, Iowa this 23rd day of February, 2015.

Scot Henrichs, Mayor ATTEST: Glenda Miller, City Clerk TJ 16-1

DeBoer; tract beginning at SW corner NW 7-91-16; 2015-0736.

Tax liens: Jeffrey A. Miller to Iowa Department of Revenue; 2015-0737.

Affidavit of name change: Amanda Grummitt to Amanda Brouwer; and E 12 ½ of alley ADJ Allison lot 446; 2015-0738.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to David A. and Sheila K. Wangsness; SE 7-92-16; 2015-0739.

Release: Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments to Linda Lahr; except E 25 feet Clarksville Mathers Addition lots two and three, block three; 2015-0740.

Mortgage: Seth J. and Suzette A. Eveland to First National Bank; N 17 feet lot four and S 61 feet lot three, Allison Marks Sunrise; 2015-0741.

Mortgage assignment: First National Bank to MERS; N 17 feet lot four and S 61 feet lot three, Allison Marks Sunrise; 2015-0742.

Mortgage: Daniel T. Kluiter to Veridian Credit Union; Aplington lots 11 and 12, and W 10 feet vacated alley, all in block 21; 2015-0743.

Mortgage: Summit Farms LLC, Strategic Ventures LLP and Double V. Company Inc. to Farm Credit Services of America; SW SW parcel C 92-18-8, beginning SW corner 8-92-18; 20150744.

Mortgage: Joshua and Elizabeth Ott to First Security Bank & Trust Co.; W1/4 SW SE 5-92-18; 2015-0745.

Mortgage: Joshua and Elizabeth Ott to First Security Bank & Trust Co.; parcel A SW SW 5-92-18; 2015-0746.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Gem Farm$ LLC to Summit Ag Fund II LLP; excluding SW 26-90-17; 2015-0747; GWH150355.

Mortgage: Summitt Ag Fund II LLP, AGMP II LLP, Bruce L. Rastetter, president, to Rabo Agrifinance Inc., excluding SW 26-90-17; 2015-0748.

Tax lien release: Iowa Department of Revenue to Dick Huisman; 2015-0749.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Newburg Pork Inc., Gerald J. Bretey, president, to John A. and Donna M. Conaway; N 933 feet, E 450 feet NW 9-93-15; 2015-0750, GWH150356.

Mortgage: John A. and Donna M. Conway to Exchange State Bank; N 933 feet, E 450 feet NW 9-93-15; 20150751.

Mortgage assignment: Newburg Pork Inc., Christiansen Family Farms Inc., Randy and Brenda Wedeking, Bruce Rastetter, et. al. to John A. and Donna M. Conaway; 2015-0752.

Survey plat: John A. Stonebraker to Byron, Lester and Martha Johnson; commencing S1/4 corner 4-90-17;

2015-0753.

Corner certificate: John A. Stonebraker to the public; S1/4 corner 4-9017; 2015-0754.

Mortgage: Leslie and Kathy Rieken to Embrace Home Loans Inc.; commencing NW corner NW 1-90-17; 2015-0755.

April 4 to April 8 Miscellaneous: Mark V. and Brenda G. Reiher to First National Bank of Cedar Falls; NW 25-90-16; 2015-0756.

Release: Wells Fargo to Gregory E. and Melodie J. McClean; Parkersburg H C & S Addition lots five - eight, block seven; 2015-0757.

Release: Iowa State Bank to Frey Oil LLC; Aplington lots one and two, block 10; 2015-0758.

Release: MERS to Michael J. and Jennifer M. Chambers; Greene McClures First Addition lots three through five, block four; 2015-0759.

Warranty deed: Arden Larry and Janice Marie Terfehn to themselves; lot four, subd. SE SW 22-90-18; 20150760.

Affidavit: Duane Patterson and Janis M. Miller to Pamela A. Mudderman, Thomas D. and Randall S. Patterson, Lori Niehaus et. al.; Parkersburg Savage’s Addition lot four, block two; 2015-0761.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Parkersburg Economic Development to Jarod R. and Amanda A. Wood; NE 31-90-16; 2015-0762, GWH150357.

Warranty deed: Mary Ann Osborn to Brandy Jo and Michael D. Hayner; Greene Original Town lot two, block 20; 2015-0763.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Hacienda Investments Inc., Darlene Visser, Pres., to Steve A. Demark; commencing the NE corner of Clarksville courthouse block; 2015-0764, GWH150358.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: Robert C. Chestnut to Vivian R. Chestnut; NW’LY 30 and 45 feet of Shell Rock Original Town lot one, block 28, also lot four, subd. NW NE 11-91-15; 20150765.

Re-contracts and groundwater hazard: Red Cactus Capital to Jesse Nitcher; NW NE 5-90-16; 2015-0766, GWH150359.

COURTHOUSE to page 15

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUTLER COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Butler County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on April 24, 2015 at 1:30 p.m., at the Butler County Courthouse, Allison, Iowa. At this meeting the Commission will: Hold a Public Hearing on a request from Paul Niemann Const. to rezone a parcel located in Section 8, Township 91 North, Range 16 West to allow for the expansion of an existing rock quarry.

Hold a Public Hearing on a request from Gerald Hobson, to rezone two parcels located in Section 34, Township 92 North, Range 15 West to allow for the expansion of an existing sand pit operation.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting. Written or oral comments may be submitted to the Butler County Zoning Administrator at the Courthouse, P.O. Box 325, Allison, Iowa.

Mitch Nordmeyer Butler County Zoning Administrator TJ 16-1

Public Notice

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 94-1687665 EQUITY NO. EQCV021043 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Plaintiff, vs.

ALL OF THE UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNEES, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DIVISEES AND BENEFICIARIES OF LARRY K. FREDERIKSEN AKA LARRY FREDERIKSEN, DECEASED; STATE OF IOWA, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $29,598.03 with interest at 6.75% per annum from and including April 1, 2010, on the promissory note executed by Larry K. Frederiksen and mortgage executed by Larry K. Frederiksen aka Larry Frederiksen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Larry K. Frederiksen aka Larry Frederiksen to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated December 1, 2008 recorded in 2008-5068 in the Recorder’s Office of Butler County, Iowa, with said note dated December 1, 2008 on the following described property, to-wit: Lots 1, 2 and 3, all in Block 6 of the Town of Kesley, Butler County, Iowa. and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of

a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, L.L.P. by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, Iowa 50325-8308, telephone number (515) 222-9400, facsimile number (515) 222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 20th day of May, 2015 and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Butler County, at the Courthouse in Allison, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, Call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942).

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• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Greene business responds to thrown rock GREENE — A thrown rock broke the outer pane of a double-pane office window at the Express Mart in Greene on Wednesday, April 8.

Express Mart staff was in the building when the rock went through and called the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number about 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, the log states.

Scott Parks, Express Mart Greene owner, said in his understanding, a neighbor saw one or several lurkers and alerted the cashier on staff, around 9 p.m.

Though the incident was logged as a burglary, no one got in, and nothing was taken, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Who is responsible for the vandalism is unknown. It was suspected to be teenagers, the Sheriff’s Office said.

“We have alarms and cameras on site … there always have been,” Parks said.

“Without a doubt there’ll be more security measures added.”

Parks said the window would be fixed, and that there would probably be steel mesh put over it as a permanent fixture.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of April, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Butler County Courthouse Boardroom, 428 Sixth St., Allison, IA 50602, a public hearing will be held to accept input regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan recently undertaken by the County.

Anyone interested may appear at the above stated time and place for the public hearing and be heard or may file written comments in person or mail to Liz Williams, County Auditor, Butler County Courthouse, 428 Sixth St., Allison, IA 50602. Written comments must be received in the County Auditor’s office before 9:00 AM on the date set for said hearing. Copies of the plan can be made available for review at Butler County Auditor’s Office or online at www.inrcog. org/pub.

TJ/CS 16-1

COURTHOUSE Butler County Sheriff’s Report

Thursday, April 16, 2015 •

Monday, April 6: • Officers assisted with two medical calls and received reports of two controlled burns.

• 12:26 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 00 block of High School Blvd., Greene.

• 12:47 p.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 11700 block of Jay Ave., Greene.

• 2:07 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 18900 block of Hickory Ave., Bristow.

• 2:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 21700 block of Highway 3.

• 3:31 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 20200 block of Hickory Ave., Bristow.

• 5:40 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 400 block of 6th St. • 5:48 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 700 block of N. Public Road, Shell Rock.

• 7:12 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 400 block of 6th St. Officers arrested Melissa Christofferson, 38, of St. Paul, Minn., on a Butler County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of second degree burglary.

She bonded out.

• 7:19 p.m.: Oficers took a harassment complaint in the 17100 block of Royal Ave. • 7:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and N. Public Road, Shell Rock.

Tuesday, April 7: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received reports of four controlled burns.

• 3:55 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 300 block of S. Church St., Clarksville.

• 12:05 p.m.: Officers arrested Cody Scribner, 28, of Greene, following a traffic stop near the intersection of 105th St. and Oak Ave. in Greene.

Scribner was cited for driving while suspended. He was held for court.

• 12:52 p.m.: Officers took a report of a possible fraud in the 500 block of Maple St., Allison.

• 4:09 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 900 block of West St. • 10:56 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 900 block of 8th St. Wednesday, April 8: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and received reports of two controlled burns.

• 6:38 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Butler Center Road and Royal Ave. • 5:02 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 27000 block of 220th St. • 5:32 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 25700 block of Royal Ave., Shell Rock.

• 5:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1100 block of Nash St. • 9:49 p.m.: officers took a burglary report in the 200 block of N. 1st St., Greene.

Thursday, April 9: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with six medical calls.

• 3:03 a.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 500 block of Locust St. • 6:32 a.m.: Officers took a report of suspicious activity in the 300 block of S. Walnut St. • 8:36 a.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 400 block of S. Fremont St. • 10:04 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 1200 block of 4th Ave. Friday, April 10: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and received a report of two controlled

burns.

• 1:03 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 200 block of W. South St., Greene.

• 3:12 p.m.: Officers took a criminal mischief report in the 27800 block of 195th St. • 4:46 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 600 block of Highland Dr., Greene.

• 5:04 p.m.: Officers took a possible fraud report in the 600 block of Highway 57, Parkersburg.

• 5:43 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 100 block of 7th St., Aplington.

• 8:03 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 135th St. and Highway 14.

• 11:07 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight in the 100 block of E. Traer St., Greene. No injuries report.

Saturday, April 11: • Officers executed nine traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and received reports of 52 controlled burns.

• 1:38 a.m.: Officers were called to business door check in the 100 block of E. Traer St. • 8:44 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 180th St. and Hickory Ave., Bristow.

• 9:31 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 500 block of Beaver St., New Hartford.

• 11:33 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a grass/field fire in the 31000 block of 225th St., Shell Rock.

• 12:21 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of S. Prairie St. and E. Washington St. • 10:38 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a structure fire in the 18300 block of Highway 57, Aplington.

• 12:06 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the

intersection of Highways 3 and 14.

• 2:25 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a grass/field fire near the intersection of 250th St. and Butler Ave., Shell Rock.

• 5:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 180th St. and Highway 14, Allison.

• 7:07 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious activity report in the 300 block of N. Hilton St., Clarksville.

• 10:17 p.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of N. Lincoln St., Parkersburg.

• 11:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 150th St. and Marsh Ave., Greene.

• 11:38 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a grass/field fire in the 100 block of N. 2nd St., Greene.

Sunday, April 12: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of one controlled burn.

• 5:42 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of 270th St. and Temple Ave., Shell Rock.

• 1:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of W. Main St. • 1:57 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of N. Bluff St. • 5:29 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 26800 block of 150th St. • 5:42 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of N. Cherry St. Monday, April 13: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with one medical call, and assisted a motorist prior to 8 a.m.

• 4:40 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 135th St. and Highway 14.

Official Proceedings: Butler County Board of Supervisors

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON MARCH 31, 2015.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Tom Heidenwirth with members Rex Ackerman and Rusty Eddy present. Also present were Engineer John Riherd, Sheriff Jason Johnson and Jim Norton, Clarksville, Iowa.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Board met with Visions of Well Being representative Shawna Lebeck. Shawna presented a statistical overview of child abuse/neglect numbers in Butler County. Board declared April National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Pinwheels for Prevention 2015 Child Abuse Prevention Month “Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business” Whereas, Iowa’s Children are one of the most precious resources in our state and provide the hope for a brighter tomorrow in Iowa; Whereas, protecting children is everyone’s business and we can promote and support safe, healthy families in our community through partnering to protect children; Whereas, child abuse is a community issue and finding solutions depends on involvement and partnerships among people throughout the community; Whereas, effective child abuse prevention succeeds because of partnerships created between parents, practitioners, schools, faith communities, health care organizations, law enforcement agencies, community leaders, politicians, and the business community; Whereas, all citizens need to be more aware of child abuse and neglect and its prevention within the community, and be involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing society; Whereas, public awareness regarding child abuse and neglect is encouraged by Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, Together 4 Families, the Community Partnership for Protecting Children, and Butler County Visions of Well-Being.

Therefore, the Butler County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2015, as Child Abuse Prevention month in Butler County and urge all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to partner in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live.

Board met with Engineer John Riherd to award a box culvert construction contract for the following project: 1) Project # BROS-C012(88)--5F-12--Yale Ave 0.8 miles north of C33 2) Project # BROS-C012(89)--5F-12--T47 (Packard Ave) 1.5 miles north of C33 3) Project # BRS-C012(90)--60-12--C33 0.3 miles east of Quarry Ave Project Bids Gus Construction, Inc. $705,673.38 Iowa Bridge and Culvert, Inc. $627,089.70 K Construction, Inc. $519,969.45 Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to accept the recommendation of County Engineer and award the contract to K Construction, Inc., Elkader, Iowa for $519,969.45. Motion carried.

Moved by Ackerman, second by Heidenwirth to appoint the following citizen members to the Magistrates Nominating Commission: Deb Prier, Aplington, Iowa, James A. Willson, Shell Rock, Iowa and Daniel Clark, Clarksville, Iowa.

This term ends December 31, 2020. Motion carried. Also present was Mira Schmitt-Cash, Mid America Publishing.

Board had a general discussion regarding the existing Master Matrix system. A survey taken on behalf of Dickenson County determined that Supervisors would like the system repaired for more local control.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Butler County claims paid from March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015.

9,282.49 Aces,Equip Cont/Rcvry/Sup Ackerman, Rex,Mlge/Sch Of Instr 549.93 Aflac,Aflac Pmt 116.48 Agility Recovery Solutions, Disaster Rcvry 840.00 Airgas North Central,Suply 359.64 Alliant Energy,Util 155.34 Allison Family Dental, Pc,Bd & Care 500.00 Allison Variety Hardware, Suply/Tool/Bd&Care/Ofc Sup 371.64 Allison, City Of,Util 308.23 Answer Plus Inc,Equip Cont 130.00 Aramark, Avs Waterloo Mc Lockbox, Shop 95.68 At&T,Tele 81.13 Audibel Hearing Centers,Misc 100.00 Barnett Sandblasting,Lbr 900.00

Beenken, Danny,Rent 200.00 Behnke, Ryan,Mlge 9.90 Bertram, Nicole,Mlge 360.36 Bixby, Eric,Twp Exp 40.00 Black Hills Energy,Util 294.84 Blackstrap, Inc.,Salt 22,459.07 Boelman, C. Dale,Twp Exp 20.00 Boyer Trucks,Equip 65,490.00 Bramer, Martin,Twp Exp 40.00 Briggs Corporation,Med Sup 44.88 Bristow Investments, Llc,Rent 200.00 Brown Supply Co. Inc.,Prts 1,557.00 Bruns, Scott,Twp Exp 60.00 Business Card,Equip/Hopes 4,227.49 Butler Bremer Communications,Tele 105.35 Butler County Development Corp, Bd Mbr Exp 396.06 Butler County Engineer,Fuel/Car Exp 536.67 Butler County Farm Bureau,Rent 400.00 Butler County Public,Med Invgtn 142.68 Butler County Public,Admin Fee 108.86 Butler County R.E.C.,Util/Lghts 993.28 Butler County Solid,Disp Fee 18,285.55 Campbell Insurance Group, Inc., Cons Fee 1,632.92 Cardmember Service, Ofc Sup/Sch Of Instr 424.83 Ccp Industries Inc.,Suply 95.22 Cdw-G,Comp Equip 8,208.50 Centec Cast Metal Products, Grave Mrkrs 348.83 Central Iowa Distr., Jail/Mnr Equip/Suply/Shop 880.60 Central Iowa Water Assoc.,Util 26.60 Century Link,Tele 53.48 Certified Laboratories,Suply 199.69 Chisholm, Robin,Mlge 156.52 Christopherson & Sons Llc,Lbr/Prts 295.60 Clarksville Lumber Co, Perm Imp/Lmbr/Suply 48.77 Clarksville, City Of,Util 209.59 Community Electric,Shop 482.68 Cooper Motor Company,Prts/Car Exp 119.64 Copycat Printing,Misc 141.57 Cordes Excavating,Snow Rmvl 80.00 Covenant Medical Center, Inc,Phys 439.00 Custom Creations,Unif Allow 207.16 Debner, Lonna,Mlge 154.44 Denny’s Business Forms Plus,Ofc Sup 906.31 Dewitt, Cindy,Mlge 443.04 Don’s Truck Sales,Prts 7,101.38 Dralle Plumbing & Heating,Shop 61.00 Dumont Telephone Company, Internet/Tele 2,158.73 Eclipse News Review, Publ/Pub Not/Bd Proc 1,117.34 Eddy, Robert,Mlge 208.00 Edeker, Mervin,Twp Exp 40.00 Electronic Engineering Co.,Gps 898.50 Emergency Preparedness,Bt 3,052.50 Faber, Elizabeth,Bt 3,960.00 Fagre M.D., Lee,Med Exmr 110.00 Fastenal Company,Shop/Prt 490.09 Fecht Repair,Car Exp 55.10 Flannegan Western,Equip 49,725.90 Floyd County Auditor,Med Exmr 150.00 Force America Inc.,Prts 657.06 Forry, Bonnie Kay,Mlge 406.74 Franklin County Phn,Cont Svcs 84.00 Galls,Unif 523.99 Gansen, Joyce,Mlge 16.48 Gierke-Robinson Company, Inc.,Safety 60.27 Gillund Enterprises,Suply 103.48 Grainger,Misc/Mnr Equip 357.87 Greene Recorder, The, Publ/Pub Not/Bd Proc 482.96 Greene, City Of,Util/Bt 434.00 Harken Lumber,Maint 125.40 Healthcare First,Equip Cont 11,497.86 Heeren, Kathy,Mlge 503.72 Heidenwirth, Tom,Mlge/Sch Of Instr 825.68 Henning, Ronald,Twp Exp 100.00 Henricks, Deb,Mlge 385.84 Hinders, Mary Ann,Mlge 438.26 Hotsy Equipment Company,Prt 112.13 Iaccvso,Sch Of Instr 60.00 Imagetrend Inc,Ems 1,877.00 Imwca,Wc Ded 9,389.92 Inrcog,Prof Fees 3,445.59 Interstate Batteries Of,Prts 185.90 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Sch Of Instr 800.00 Iowa Phys Clinic Med Fnd,Bd & Care 121.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Car Exp/Bd&Care 751.34 Iowa State Bank,E911 Payment 9,735.35 Isac,Sch Of Instr 190.00 Isaca,Sch Of Instr 200.00 Iscta,Sch Of Instr 160.00 J & C Grocery,Ofc Sup/Bd&Care 1,189.06 Jacobs, Janice,Mlge/Sch Of Instr 307.32 Jendro Sanitation Services,Disp Fee 133.23 Jensen, Mathias P.,Twp Exp 100.00 Jerry Roling Motors Inc.,Prts 456.14

Joe’s Heating,,Perm Imp 137.50 John Deere Financial, Environedu/Maint/Unif/Tools 305.66 Johnson Plumbing & Htg.,Shop 76.50 Johnson, Diane,Mlge 70.72 Johnson, Mark,Twp Exp 40.00 K & S Grocery, L.C.,Environ Educ 5.07 Kammeyer, Cara,Tob Enforce 20.00 Karsjens, Prentice,Twp Exp 40.00 Kesley Electric, Inc.,Shop 115.56 Klahsen, John R.,Twp Exp 40.00 Klahsen, William,Twp Exp 40.00 Kruse, Eric,Twp Exp 40.00 Landers Hardware,Suply 128.81 Leerhoff, Paul,Twp Exp 120.00 Mail Services, Llc,Ofc Sup/Pstg 1,058.54 Majewski’s Tire Service,Car Exp 1,902.64 Marco Inc,Equip Cont 70.25 Marzen, Larry,Twp Exp 40.00 Mcroberts Red Power, Inc,Prts/Tool 268.20 Menards,Perm Imp/Environeduc 174.46 Mennenga, Dale,Twp Exp 120.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Publ/Pub Not/Bd Proc 1,047.76 Midamerican Energy,Util 13,311.50 Miller Building Supplies,Lmbr/Suply 126.54 Miller, James,Perm Imp 1,665.00 Morris, Matthew,Sch Of Instr 20.00 Mpe Equipment Services,Prt 671.87 Mutual Wheel Co.,Tire 255.00 771.27 Myers-Cox Co.,Bd&Care Napa Auto Parts (P’burg),Prts/Suply 1,559.93 Nelsen, Dorothy,Mlge 429.94 Nicolaus, Roxanne,Sch Of Instr 120.64 Nolte, William W.,Twp Exp 40.00 North Iowa Juvenile,Youth Detention 625.00 Oak Hill Cemetery Assn.,Care Of Grvs 184.00 O’brien Service & Towing,Car Exp 166.23 Office Depot Inc ,Ofc Sup 456.80 Office Elements,Ofc Sup 341.60 Oldenburger, Keith,Twp Exp 60.00 Oldenburger, Shane,Tob Enforce 30.00 Oltmann, James,Twp Exp 40.00 Onsite Information Destruction,Misc 45.00 Paetec,Tele 770.38 Parkersburg Veterinary Service, Taskforce Dog 105.00 Parkersburg, City Of,Util 25.00 Pathways Behavioral Services, Bd&Care/Prof Fees 1,681.28 Penning, Sidney L.,Twp Exp 60.00 Pesticide Bureau-Idals,Sch Of Instr 15.00 Petroblend Corp.,Suply 106.55 Pioneer Telephone,Tele 8.55 Pitney Bowes Inc.,Pstg Rent 360.00 Powerplan,Prts/Lbr 3,047.48 Quality Inn,Sch Of Instr 61.60 Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes, Burial Exp 1,500.00 Reiher, Todd C.,Twp Exp 40.00 Reserve Account, Pitney Bowes,Pstg 6,000.00 Reuscher Pumping Inc,Environ Educ 150.00 Ricoh Usa, Inc,Equip Cont 6,846.04 Rileys Inc.,Ofc Sup/Equip 1,869.13 Road Machinery & Supplies Co.,Prts 2,460.09 Rover, William,Twp Exp 40.00 Sadler Power Train,Prts 158.05 Safariland,Llc,Sch Of Instr 825.00 Sayre, Dean,Mlge 31.20 Schoneman, Vicki,Sch Of Instr 120.64 Schumacher Elev. Co.,Maint 528.93 Schurman, Curtis K.,Twp Exp 40.00 Secretary Of State,Data Proc 77.70 Security Products Companies, Comp Prog 62.50 Shell Rock, City Of,Util 69.80 Siems, Terry,Twp Exp 40.00 Signs & Designs, Upgrades/Environeduc 579.00 Snap-On Tools Corp.,Tools 1,856.35 Star Graphics,Ofc Sup 141.99 State Hygienic Laboratory,Well Closing 22.00 State Medical Examiner’s Offic, Autopsy 1,679.00 Stirling Lawn Care,Snow Rmvl 240.00 Stokes Welding,Prt/Tool 1,148.82 Sult Electric,Environ Educ 238.41 Swarts, Rick,Reimb 300.00 Taylor Physical Therapy,Cont Svc 1,520.00 Theis, Kevin J,Ct Costs 49.40 Thorne Metal Works,Prts 254.64 Tkb Firearms,Mnr Equip 2,340.00 Todd’s Repair,Car Exp 17.00 Toebe, Myron,Rent 225.00 Top Quality Glove,Med Sup 195.00 Tyler Technologies Inc,Comp Prog 13,978.86 U.S. Cellular,Tele 2,245.06 U.S. Postal Service,Pstg 2,000.00 United States Treasury,Prof Fees 9,500.00 Unity Point Clinic-, Occupational Medicine,Test 74.00 Unity Point Health,Misc 135.00 Veridian Credit Union,Sfty/Shop/Suply 396.62 Viet, Carole,Mlge 329.99

Wal Mart Community/Gemb, Upgrades/Environeduc 436.58 Waverly Health Center, Bd&Care/Cont Svc 398.00 Wedeking Sr., Joe,Rent 200.00 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shiel,Ins 5,778.38 Wellsburg Ag,Fuel 9,919.55 Welter Storage Equip. Co.,Shop Sup 517.00 West Group Payment Ctr.,Law Lbry 302.30 Williamson, Randy,Twp Exp 60.00 Willson, Kenneth H.,Twp Exp 40.00 Wingfoot Comm. Tire Systems,Tires 2,600.92 Winterberg, Kiley,Reimb 22.98 Zee Medical Inc.,Suply 161.35 Ziegler Inc.,Prts 845.92 County Social Services claims paid from March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015.

Abbe Center For Community (Mh) 2,597.08 Abbott Law Office, Pc 105.00 Access Inc. 1,954.20 Adult Crisis Stabilization Cnt 75,496.00 Alert Manor, Inc. 240.00 Allamakee County Auditor 15,588.36 Allamakee County Sheriff 1,157.02 Allegiant Property Management 25.00 Alliant Energy 1,377.84 Allied Investments 54.00 Always Best Care Of The 1,096.82 America’s Best Value Inn 2,610.00 Anacapa 1,265.00 Anderson, Loni Michelle 312.00 Anliker, Dan 528.55 Aronsen, Rolf 2,096.66 At Conference 313.84 Baker, Johnsen & Sandblom 174.00 Banta, Tammy 1,243.20 Bartosh, Marilyn 414.80 Bauch Law Office 150.00 Beekman Jimmy 100.00 Bennett, Crimmins & Smith 1,080.00 Bergo, Jean 50.00 Berryhill Center For Mh 6,402.26 Best Budget Inn & Suites 320.00 Bill’s Family Foods 100.00 Bison Graphic 315.88 Black Hawk County Health Dept 40.00 Black Hawk County Sheriff 19,777.10 Black Hawk-Grundy 21,244.17 Black Hills Energy 102.71 Boege, Steve 395.00 Brinkman, Jeanette 250.00 Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. 17.99 Buchanan, Bibler, Buchanan 570.00 Budget Travelers Inn 300.00 Burn’s Apartments 365.00 Burroughs, Brannon 96.00 Butler County Auditor 3,665.31 Byrne, Patrick 1,048.34 Callender, City Of 185.98 Casady, Ellen 350.00 Cedar Valley Community 107,792.79 Cedar Valley Properties 305.00 Cedar Valley Ranch Inc. 20,213.80 1,081.92 Central Iowa Residential Cerro Gordo Cnty Public Health 10,310.00 Cerro Gordo Co Case Mngmt 530.00 Cerro Gordo Co General Relief 3,285.00 Cerro Gordo County Sheriff 31.50 Charlene’s Rentals, Charlene Pederson 495.00 Chatham Oaks, Inc. 7,867.80 Cherokee County Sheriff 24.50 Chickasaw County Auditor 26,323.72 Chickasaw County Public Health 166.40 Chickasaw-Mitchell Case Mngmt 1,084.65 Choice Employment Services 3,220.50 Clayton County Auditor 2,232.28 Clayton County Sheriff 272.61 Cleveland, Kaye 590.50 Community & Family Resources 5,473.00 Comprehensive Systems Inc. 1,443.06 Connect America 469.83 Consolidated Energy Co. 338.00 Cote, Francis Peter 1,200.00 Country Life Health Care 7,427.84 Country View Care Facility 97,406.13 Country Winds Manor 18,710.68 Covenant Medical Center 675.00 Cresco, City Of 145.72 Crf Rentals Llc 592.00 Crittenton Center 745.44 Dac Inc - Andrew Jackson Care 2,679.00 Daniel Pharmacy 2,043.41 Dhs Case Management Unit 2,349.60 Diamond Life Health Care 4,709.04 Dumont Telephone Company 141.11 Duncan Heights Inc. 197,014.51 Eaglewood Park 409.00 Eggert, Erb, Fry & Mulcahy 614.58 Ellsworth Municipal Hospital 75.00 Elwood, O’donohoe, Braun &, White 234.00 Emmet County Sheriff 1,167.88 Evansdale Senior Residency 50.00 Eveland, John 1,900.00 Evergreen Estates 98.00

Exceptional Opportunities, Inc Exceptional Persons Inc. Fareway Fayette County Sheriff Feistner, Daniel L. First Call & Taxi Courier Svc First Christian Church Fitzgibbons Law Firm Flannery, Marjorie Floyd County Public Health/Hhc Floyd County Sheriff Forcier, Nina Forest City, City Of Fort Dodge Water Dept Francis Lauer Youth Services Fridolfson, Mitchell A. Frye, David Full Circle Services, Inc G & G Living Centers, Inc Garber, Betty Gartelos Elaine Genesis Development Genesis Mental Health Assoc.

Gonzales, Cory R. Goodwill Industries Of Ne Iowa Gordon, Terry Gracious Estates Mc Llc Greene, City Of Greenwood Drug Groen, Kyle A. Grundy County Auditor Grundy County Sheriff Guardian Angel Services Llc Halfpop, Patricia Hamilton County Sheriff Hancock County Auditor Hancock County Health Systems Happy Living Rentals Llc Hardin County Sheriff Harmony House Health Care Cntr Harris, Murray E. Harvey Rentals Llc Highland Terrace Apartments Hillcrest Family Svcs Hometown Taxi Hope Haven, Inc. Horizons Unlimited Of Pac, Inc Hotel President Humboldt County Auditor Humboldt County Sheriff Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable Hy-Vee Algona Hy-Vee Pharmacy Iowa Northland Regional Jdm Management Jeffries, Mary Jlc Management, Llc Johnson & Bonzer, Plc Johnson County Sheriff’s Dept.

Johnson, Derek E. Junkman/Knoebel Center Kathleen’s Care, Inc Kh Properties King, Beth Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Kleppe Properties No. Two, Llc Knoxville Residential Kobliska, Vince M Kossuth County Sheriff Kramer & Schiller Law Office Ksm Rentals L & M Pharmacy Care Lander, John Lane Seven Larrabee Center Inc. Larson, Rick Lemur Properties Lifeline Systems Lifeworks Community Services Linda Hall Law Firm & Litterer, Steve Mallard View, Inc Manly Drug Maple Park Apartments Mark Midler Law Firm Marshall County Sheriff Martin Realtors Mason City Clinic Mason City, City Of Mcguire Rentals Mckelvie Law Office Meals On Wheels Mediacom Medical Associates Clinic Pc Medicap Pharmacy Mercy Family Pharmacy Westside Mercy Medical Center- N. Iowa Metropolitan Transit Authority Mid-America Publishing Corp.

Midamerican Energy Midas Council Of Governments Miller Pharmacy Mitchell County Care Facility Miw, Inc

20,551.24 42,680.11 10.00 607.32 103.80 91.00 390.00 78.00 392.00 345.00 778.30 90.00 970.65 554.50 2,478.20 1,050.00 450.00 4,005.74 2,216.80 360.00 1,686.00 2,875.01 117.50 102.00 8,405.45 150.00 162.50 124.09 1,813.18 135.00 25,418.65 580.55 66.50 59.40 583.75 2,626.96 230.00 700.00 403.19 5,264.00 400.00 500.00 1,205.00 11,998.10 77.50 29,861.80 1,206.12 25.00 8,976.07 152.00 224.48 28.06 20.52 4,615.75 50.00 1,031.88 1,050.00 120.00 34.73 78.00 525.00 2,984.80 990.00 142.85 918.00 425.00 1,256.08 1,805.00 822.20 348.39 900.00 657.67 425.00 3,936.00 5,606.72 128.50 3,720.00 223.00 19,765.12 150.00 86.00 2,802.68 17.81 385.00 162.00 1,603.18 1,550.00 1,304.00 659.10 1,481.74 180.00 125.55 99.90 177.00 598.10 53.32 800.00 4,620.84 131.40 26.51 379.50 86.05 43,659.94 3,409.36

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680.00 Moe, Carol Mosaic In North Central Iowa 1,621.44 Mosaic-Northeast Iowa 7,463.88 Moser Family Pharmacy 134.49 Mt Village Apartments 75.00 Muhlenbruch, Kim 209.05 Murphy Rental 64.00 Nagengast, Dennis 124.50 Nanninga, John 500.00 Ne Iowa Investment Group 395.00 Nelson Agency Corp.

3,111.86 Neve, Brandon 900.00 Next Generation Technologies 4,167.26 Niacog 1,468.00 North Iowa Transition Center 19,079.51 North Iowa Vocational Center 30,152.67 Northeast Iowa Behavioral 12,105.75 Northeast Iowa Community, 5,579.00 Action - Transit Northern Lights Alliance 800.00 Office Elements 136.68 Opportunity Homes, Inc. 816.90 Opportunity Village 37,328.42 Paetec 65.72 Park Towers Apartments 175.00 Pathways Behavioral Services 20,686.25 Penn Center 5,088.75 Pizza Ranch Of Clarion 79.50 Plains Area Mental Health Cntr 285.92 Pocahontas City Of 62.30 Pogge, Cindy 1,097.10 Powell Law Firm 132.00 Prairie View Management, Inc 37,824.92 Pride Group 28,479.28 Psychiatry, Lee & Associates 86.00 Purk, Heidi 754.00 R & S Properties 110.00 Region Six Planning Commission 1,520.90 Reilly, Celeste 333.50 Reindl Law Firm 425.00 Rickert Law Office 783.00 Rise Ltd 10,296.35 Rodriguez, Diana 366.15 Sandy Law Firm 31.58 Scenic Acres 55,000.82 Schickel, Candila 252.00 Schober, Carol 251.00 Seasons Center For Cmh 105.00 Shopko Pharmacy #52 200.98 Sigmeth Roberts Law, Plc 312.00 Southgate Inn 43.20 Southwest Ia Planning Council 19.00 Spectrum Network 3,661.28 Spring Harbor, 48,288.14 (Liberty Square Care Cnt) St. Coletta Of Wisconsin, Inc 2,244.87 State Of Iowa, Court Administrator 11,029.10 Stay In Home Care Inc 3,789.38 Story & Schoeberl, Llp 677.50 Stroberg, Casie 222.00 Super 8 Cresco 2,371.13 Theel, Kathryn 975.00 Thrifty White Pharmacy 1,195.82 Thul Law Firm 174.69 Thunder Ridge Senior Apt. 639.00 Townsend, Willie E. 129.00 Treasurer, State Of Iowa 162,569.74 Tremaine Law Office 682.90 Unlimited Services Inc 1,798.79 Vrzak, Jerry 320.00 Wahkonsa Manor 409.00 Walmart Pharmacy 136.35 Wapello County Sheriff 814.18 Watne, Pam 109.58 Wcta 307.71 Webster Co Public Health 37.00 Webster County Auditor 48,678.29 Webster County Sheriff 3,593.64 Wellsource 56,946.54 West Fork Services 14,603.11 Williams, Allan 550.00 Willow Inn Motel 280.00 Winnebago County Auditor 32,776.15 Winneshiek County Sheriff 603.00 Woodward Youth Corporation 1,399.50 Worth County Auditor 2,266.24 Worth County Sheriff 205.11 Wortham-White Zorana 358.00 Wright County Health Dept & 502.83 Wright County Sheriff 168.68 Wygle Properties Llc 800.00 Youth And Family Resource Svcs 46.65 Youth Shelter Care Of 233.25 Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for Schissel Hog Finisher.

Chairman Heidenwirth adjourned the meeting at 10:10 A.M. to Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on March 31, 2015.

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THE FAMILY of Jean Folkerts would like to express our sincere thanks for your many acts of kindness - flowers, food, cards, calls, memorial gifts and your words of sympathy in the loss of our mother and grandmother. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Pastor Jeff for all his visits and prayers, as well as the lunch served by the St. James Women’s Circle. We are grateful for the services provided by Parker Place, Allen Hospital ER staff, and Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home. Thank you all. Larry and Linda Mersch and family, Duane and Glenda Folkerts and family, Howard and Sheryl Paul and family ___________________ TJ-16-1

RETIRED CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY Principal Still Giving Back - I am sure that a number of Clarksville residents are unaware that a retired Elementary Teacher/Principal that once served the Clarksville School District has returned to our community much due to the relationships he established while he served this community during the 1960’s and 70’s. Mr. Gary Booher and his wife, Rita, both served our school district during that time. Gary and Rita both served as Clarksville Elementary Teachers with Gary later becoming Clarksville Elementary Principal. After leaving Clarksville, the couple settled in Branson, Missouri where Mr. Booher served as a school administrator until OUR SINCERE thank you to ev- his retirement. Gary returned to eryone for your support at the Clarksville just a couple years time of Levi’s death. For your ago after the passing of his wife, love, thoughts and prayers, ex- Rita. Rita always had an interpressions of sympathy, cards, est in Art and was responsible for food, flowers and memorials. We the painting of the Indian head are so grateful to each of you. logo located on the west wall of A special thank you to Pastor our “old” gymnasium, which of Barbara Wise Lewczak for her course, was our only gymnasium service in Avoca and Pastor Ann until 1990. We are proud to say Donat for the memorial service that only a few years ago Clarksin Greene. And to the Pauley- ville Schools adopted Rita’s InJones Funeral Home for making dian head as Clarksville Schools plans long distance so easy. We official school logo. That logo is will always remember your kind- also painted on the foundation nesses. Janice Ackart, Terry and of our school yard bell located in Jan Ackart and Family, Brent and the high school courtyard area.

Lisa Ackart Gary recently approached me ___________________ TJ-16-1 about repainting the Indian logo and foundation which he volunTHANK YOU to my relatives teered to take the time and effort and friends for your thoughtful- to do. Clarksville Schools would ness and concerns during my like to thank Mr. Gary Booher for recent hospitalization and sur- his service and endless devotion gery by your visits, phone calls, to our school district and commucards, gifts and prayers while at nity. You are a true and dedicated the hospital and since returning Indian Chief! Thank you. Robert home. Bob Voigts Saathoff, 7-12 Principal, Clarks__________________ ST-16-1xT:3.75”ville Schools ___________________ ST-16-1

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WANTED: OLD seed corn signs, sacks, Farmer’s Hybrids, Tomahawk, Mallard, Eno’s, Blackhawk, etc. Also buying old feed signs.

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Circumstances can change from year to year so you’re wise to make sure your insurance coverage is up to date. You just never know when disaster will strike and you definitely don’t want to be unprepared financially.

Fortunately there is a local agency that you can turn to for sound honest advice and that’s Greene Insurance Services at 112 S. First Street (641-816-4153).

We have chosen Greene Insurance Services every year to be the insurance professionals we recommend and there are numerous reasons why. Starting that list would be the integrity of Lucas Wedeking and Misty Osborn. Then add to that their experience. We could go on

that they bring to the table. We’re sure there isn’t anyone in our area that hasn’t heard of their excellent and well deserved reputation.

Greene Insurance Services is an agency you can depend on.

When you need insurance you want to talk to someone who can present you with your choices in coverage and price, one who can point out the advantages and do it so that you truly understand what your coverage will do for you. No matter what your insurance needs are, Greene Insurance Services is the right agency to rely on.

You’ll really appreciate the way you are

Lucas and Misty have for their clients.

They’re on your side, and they’ll prove it time and time again. They will take the time to talk to you and answer any questions, make changes to your policies so your coverage is current, and help you through the process if you have a claim. You just couldn’t ask for any better service than that.

So don’t put it off any longer, we suggest you call Greene Insurance Services at 641816-4153 for a complete review of your insurance coverage… then sit back and relax.

They’ve got you covered.

We can make the decision easy for you to find the home that will more than meet your expectations when you are choosing a facility for your health care or assisted and independent living needs… call Liebe Care Center and Valley View in Greene, Cedar Vale in Nashua or Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg. The Liebe family and staff is eager to get to know you and your family.

They will walk you through the process of making the right decisions. Top of the list of your “musts” will be easily apparent the minute you stop in at Liebe Care Center at 108 S. High St in Greene. All of the employees are committed to providing caring, professional service. It’s also what goes on behind the

scenes at Liebe Care Center and their rehab program that makes them more than deserving of the recommendations they receive, not to mention the gratitude of all their residents.

At Liebe Care Center they provide the kind of atmosphere that promotes independence and a zest for life. They treat their residents with warmth and respect and make available a variety of activities and events. They have a positive upbeat atmosphere which we all know is so important in being successful in feeling “at home” in your new surroundings.

You can be as private as you want, or enjoy the company of other residents as you get to enjoy their fellowship. It’s your choice.

The rehab program is personalized for

people recuperating from surgery, accidents, illness and hospital stays. Their rehab staff provides care which will enable you to go home sooner, stronger and happier. Setting you up to succeed is their number one goal!

Before you make your final decision, take our advice and call 641-823-4531 or 641823-5652 to schedule a personal tour of their friendly skilled, assisted and independent communities. See for yourself why they truly deserve to be recommended and get peace of mind knowing you have made a wise choice when you select Liebe Care Center. They are the best place to enjoy your “Golden Years.”

Yes! It can happen anywhere, anytime, a major collision or a small fender bender. That’s when you need the number of a good body shop. Well you’re in luck. Car Country Auto Body is close by at 263 N. Main St in Allison (319-269-9999).

Daniel has worked hard for years to earn and keep his reputation as the best place to have any work done. He certainly has lived up to it.

Now that we have Daniel’s credentials established, I’d like to talk about something else that sets Car Country Auto Body apart from other shops. That would be Daniel’s integrity and his

affects people that have been in an accident… especially with an uninsured driver. It would also be in your best interest to have a conversation with him about how it is your right to chose where you want to take your vehicle when you have a claim. You DO have the choice. It’s your car, period.

Daniel is there to help his customers. He is honest and straightforward. He really cares about each car being fixed right. He doesn’t cut corners, he uses quality top-of-the-line materials.

people take their vehicle to Car Country Auto Body.

When you have a car or truck that has been in an accident drop on over to Car Country Auto Body and get an estimate. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at his very competitive rates. That’s good to know since cars and trucks are expensive to replace.

You’re smart to get yours repaired at Car Country Auto Body and that’s telling it to you straight.

At times the problems individuals and families face can seem overwhelming.

Issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, troubling adolescent behavior, trauma, loss, and addictions can lead us to seek help.

Mental health, substance abuse and problem gambling problems can cause a chain reaction that impacts our family, school, or work. Like any other health problem, substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health problems require professional help. Fortunately there is a place to go where there are people qualified to help you… Pathways Behavioral Services.

people who are dedicated to serving and helping clients regain control of their lives. Pathways provides substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health assessments, counseling services, OWI screenings, educational classes, individual and group treatment.

Pathways’ trained staff include counselors, educators, therapist, nurses, and doctors who work together to provide the support you need to reach your goals. The professionals at Pathways have your best interests at heart. You will get sound, honest advice and support from

Pathways has several office locations in Northeast Iowa including their Butler County office on Main Street in Allison (315 Main Street, Allison, Iowa, phone- 319267-2629). For more information about all the services Pathways provides and locations of all their offices, check them out on the web a www.pathwaysb.org. We recommend you get on the right “path” now and call for an appointment and then let the healing begin.

Franklin General Hospital sets the standard for rural health care through their compassion, expertise and vision. Their values are rooted in our small communities. They treat each patient as family, providing personalized, nurturing care.

Patients are never numbers. They know their names, their families, their histories, and their unique medical needs. They tailor their medical care to meet these needs, because they know that a large part of recovery depends on support and shared strength.

Their vision, likewise, comes from our communities. They want the best for those for which they provide care. Wanting the best for their patients is a prerequisite with Franklin General

Hospital, not an option. We who receive their care are the ones who benefit. They are “Your Trusted Healthcare Partner For Life.” This September they are Celebrating their Centennial… 100 years of caring for their neighbors.

At Franklin General Hospital at 1720 Central Ave E in Hampton they’ll be there for emergencies, surgery, in-patient care, outpatient treatments, numerous rehabilitation programs and more. They go out of their way to serve you in every way possible. Their Clinics in Hampton,, Dows, Dumont and Latimer are so convenient when you don’t feel well or need your regular check-ups, vaccinations, or you have a “boo-boo.”

At Franklin General Hospital their mission

emphasizes a heritage of hope and healing with a genuine spirit of compassionate care. You can trust that they are dedicated to meeting you and your family’s health care needs. For more information you can call Franklin General Hospital at 641-456-5000 or visit their web site at www.franklingeneral.com for more detailed information, to schedule an appointment at a clinic, find a doctor, make a donation, pay your bill, or fill out an application… it is full of “healthful” information.

We are fortunate to have Franklin General Hospital so close by, serving the health care needs of their neighbors. They truly deserve to be featured as a leader in our Review.

Cooper Motors in Allison will make the purchase of your next vehicle a simple and easy process. You won’t need to run around looking for the best deal, and the car or truck that fits your needs… Cooper Motors is going to make buying a new vehicle a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Cooper Motors has a lot full of American made Chrylser, Dodge Jeep and Rams, and quality pre-owned vehicles, fully loaded with all the latest high tech options and comforts for you to look over and test drive. The new cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers are truly the vehicles we dreamed of, environmentally friendly, great on gas, priced right, wonderful choices, top flight

more reasons to go to Cooper’s.

Even better, Cooper Motors is a dealer you can have confidence in, a local dealer who will be there with honest advice, knowledgeable answers to your questions, competitive prices, a fair offer for your trade-in and best of all… no high pressure. Their goal at Cooper Motors is to assist you in making the best choice for your particular needs… whatever they are. They’re not just there to make a sale, they’re there to make sure you’re satisfied with your choice and the service they give you.

We can assure you that you will be very happy with the way they back up every sale

of home town service you deserve and want. They’re your neighbors after all.

We are very happy to recommend that you go to Cooper Motors at 123 North Main St in Allison (319-267-2392) because we know they will live up to our recommendations… and your expectations.

Take a virtual tour online 24/7 from the comfort of home at www.coopermotorsiowa. com to look over their inventory, go to their finance page, get acquainted with their staff or fill out the CarFinder form and they’ll begin the search for you.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes in Aplington, Clarksville, Parkersburg and serving surrounding areas has been helping families and friends honor their loved ones for years. It is their mission to guide families in a manner that helps them achieve their goals for having the type of funeral service that will be most meaningful to them.

Experts agree that ritual and ceremony at the time of death is an integral part of the healing process. It has been since the beginning of time.

Death and grief are common human experiences but tend to be different for each individual. At Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes they have dedicated their lives to providing excellence in

They treat everyone with the same respect as they assist them in making their choices in how to celebrate the life of their loved one.

There are many different options about disposition of the deceased as well as any memorial gathering you may prefer. There are many steps in making arrangements and it can become overwhelming. That is why we suggest you call Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes at 221 W. Green in Clarksville (319-278-4245 and 507 2 St in Parkersburg (319-346-1534).

They are leaders in their profession and can help you with any question you may have.

We recommend you log on to their website at

com. It is full of useful information about their services. It is also a good way to view an obituary or find the date, time and location of the services.

It is always our honor to feature RedmanSchwartz Funeral Homes. We suggest you give them a call about pre-need arrangements, or, for help in having “the conversation” with your family. Allen and Rachel Redman, Tom Pliner and their staff are there to help their neighbors honor life.

I think it’s safe to say that the last time you needed auto parts, or performance products, you were really glad you didn’t have to go far to get them because NAPA Auto Parts was so close and convenient at 3090 Hwy 14 in Greene. Time is valuable and it’s frustrating enough when your car breaks down.

Through the years we have recommended NAPA Auto Parts because of their commitment to customer service. Their mission is to give the best service and top quality parts, to all who depend on them… and that’s just what they do. Their staff makes customer service and satisfaction their top priority. The first way they accommodate your needs is to carry NAPA

We always tell you about how NAPA Auto Parts is fully stocked with parts, accessories and tools and they are. They also have all the high quality performance products you need to do your regular maintenance like changing your oil, checking to make sure the many other fluids in your engine are full like your transmission, brake and power steering fluids. They also have the products that will help you get better gas mileage and performance from your vehicle.

Mechanics and auto repair shops have made NAPAAuto Parts their “go-to” parts store. They call 641-816-5566 or 800-675-3751 daily for the parts they need to repair of their customers

top brand and they want to make sure the people who depend on them to get their cars running are getting top quality… and they will be when they go to NAPA Auto Parts.

We always like to remind you that when you have gifts to buy, birthdays, graduation… think “outside the box” and stop at NAPA Auto Parts for the accessories that will let them customize their ride and then watch them smile.

As you can tell we are very sure when we recommend NAPA Auto Parts that we have chosen a local parts store that will go the extra mile to serve their customers.

LIEBE CARE CENTER Valley View Independent Living

CAR COUNTRY AUTO BODY knowledge of the insurance industry and how it It’s no surprise why so many

PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES At Pathways Behavioral Services you will find people who really do care.

FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Celebrating their Centennial

COOPER MOTORS, INC. performance, sharp style… there’s never been with the kind

REDMAN-SCHWARTZ FUNERAL HOMES service, and they do it with the upmost integrity. www.redman-schwartz.

NAPA AUTO PARTS in Greene cars. They know that NAPA is a parts, and lots of them.

SECURITY STATE BANK What are the qualities that set Security State honored values of quality service, honesty, You can visit Security Bank in Shell Rock, Waverly and Springville apart from other banks? It is the friendly greeting that welcomes you the moment you enter the bank coupled with a professional staff that identifies your banking need and makes sure it is properly taken care of. At Security State Bank, their commitment to individual service makes you more than an account number. It is hometown banking with hometown friends who provide you the best in banking service while honoring and respecting your right to confidentiality in all of your financial affairs.

Security State Bank embraces the time

integrity, and excellence. The professional staff of Security State Bank provides personalized service coupled with a common sense approach to doing business. They have helped numerous people and businesses succeed in reaching their financial goals.

Security State Bank provides a complete menu of financial services including checking and savings accounts, on-line banking, E-statements, auto, personal, home equity and real estate loans, commercial loans, Ag loans, CD’s, IRA’s, Health Savings Accounts, safe deposit boxes and many ATM locations… just to name a few.

State Bank online at www. securitystateonline.com to find out more information on their services or, stop in at: 104 North Cherry in Shell Rock (319-885-4327), 933 16th St. SW in Waverly (319-352-3500) or in Springville. You’ll be impressed.

We are proud to have this opportunity to give Security State Bank all the recognition they have earned in over 75 years of continuous service to the communities they are a part of. Security State Bank is truly the foundation that our growth and prosperity is built on.

WIXthey’reWATER WORKS talking about through years of service exceptional

By now it should be a well know fact that water can ultimately do major damage to your water lines, water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines. It also isn’t good for the long life of your clothes and over a period of time you spend more money on laundry detergents, not to mention replacing your equipment and what it does to your hair.

Bottom line is that you’re smart to talk with someone who knows the benefits that a top quality water conditioning system can bring you. That’s why we suggest you call Wix Water Works, your local authorized Hellenbrand dealer, located at 514 4th Street in Allison (319-267-2053). They know what

and experience. They can show you how you’ll save money and wear and tear on your home water lines and get great tasting water too.

The Hellenbrand water system is incredible.

Hellenbrand’s reverse osmosis drinking water systems will make you a believer. You can taste the difference, smell the difference and enjoy every glass of water you drink. It’s better for you too.

Wix Water Works also provides water coolers, and salt and bottled water delivery to your home or business. They’re a local company that provides great service and an

product…

Hellenbrand.

You’ll be surprised at how reasonably you can equip your home with a Hellenbrand water system. If you have ever tasted or felt the difference you’ll never settle for anything but Hellenbrand water again.

Take our advice… call Bill, Robert, or Shane at Wix Water Works. You’ll never regret it because they’re a family you can trust. They really know their business.

At Wix Water Works they believe that service isn’t a courtesy, it’s a commitment and they work hard to make that true, and to provide a product they can be proud of.

Mother’s Day is around the corner so take our advice and go to Mel’s TV and Appliance at 112 E. Traer in Greene. The whole store is filled with goodies that will be the gift she keeps on appreciating every day, all year long. You could set a bouquet of flowers and “something sparkly” on top of the new appliance Mom’s been “drooling” over on the TV ads. Speaking of TV’s be sure to get that really BIG screen TV the whole family has been wanting. Make sure you let them hook you up with a satellite system or off air high definition digital antenna for free off air TV. You’ll get more channels and better reception at a great price.

The quality of whatever you purchase

the line. Names like Whirlpool, Amana, Maytag, KitchenAid and Crosley carry a tradition of being the best. We’re blessed that we have a local store that believes in old fashioned qualities like service and integrity. All customers that have returned again and again since 1957 are proof that Mel’s TV and Appliance deserves the praise and recommendations they receive, and the customers they have.

Any time you need an appliance you need to stop by because they have a wonderful selection. They are happy to show you the many time saving “bells and whistles” that the new models offer. They are just amazing. The

a theater in your own home.

Mel’s TV and Appliance will service what you buy there and take good care of it for you. Their expert service is what they are well known for and they’ll have it back and running in no time. Call 641-823-4455 for us to provide you with dependable honest service.

If you’ve been searching for something that will “make their day”, the perfect place to shop is Mel’s TV and Appliance. They’re small town priced with big city service and selection.

Visit our website at www.melstvandappliance. com

When you’re looking for a real estate professional we’d like to encourage you to call Schuck Realty Co at 309 3rd St in Parkersburg… your trusted source for comprehensive information. You’ll discover that they’re your own personal window into the local real estate market. Look them over at www.schuckrealtyco.com.

Joyce Harrenstein, Broker/Owner and Tim Junker, Salesperson/Agent, will provide you with a tremendous amount of useful information in an easy-to-use format. Their primary mission is to provide a level of customer service that will exceed your expectations. The foundation of their business is built on quality long-term relationships.

on a closing, you’ll feel that you’ve tapped into a real estate resource that will be the one you choose when you’re buying or selling for years to come. They take pride in their listening skills, attention to detail, ethical conduct and even more importantly their professional discretion.

They will earn your trust and your business.

If you’re thinking of selling or buying on your own we’d like to tell you to think twice… you need representation. You would be amazed that there are so many regulations, laws, and “do’s and don’t’s” that only a real estate professional would be aware of. It wouldn’t be wise to put yourself, or your buyer, in a situation that later on down the road could cause problems. Be

at 319-346-1364, or Joyce’s cell (319-404-1502), or Tim’s (319-240-9184).

Schuck Realty Co is very well known and respected throughout our area.

They always have lots of listings for you to look over. Tell them what you’re looking for and they’ll help you find your first home, or the home you’ll raise your family in… even help you downsize when it’s time. They make it their business to handle your transaction smoothly and efficiently… and they will.

It is with confidence that we recommend Schuck Realty Co, your local resource for real estate. Give them a call and consider it “sold.”

When you and your family are discussing ways to make a symbolic expression to remember a loved one, you’re certain to have a lot of questions on how to make that happen. How to make the right choices, and who to call that can give you the help you need. The answer to that is simple… Beringer Monument Co, an affiliate of Kallin Johnson Monument, a name you can trust.

Beringer Monument Co and Kallin Johnson Monument is still family owned with a reputation of dependability, honesty and expert craftsmanship in all the work they do. That’s true whether you are looking for the perfect memorial, monument, mausoleum, marker, vase, a tribute feature for veterans, or marble signs for cities and businesses. The truth is

warmth of granite. Anything made of granite with all the choices in color and design they offer are unmatched in beauty and longevity.

We’d like to ad that a lot of time, talent and experience goes into the making of the finished product. All their monuments are customized to include the personality of the person they’re designed for. Their 3 full time graphic artists and all the shop personnel will handle all the design work, lettering, carving, portraits and hand etching, and finishing work, and all at the workshop in Fort Dodge, and all installation and foundation work.

At Beringer Monument Co at 306 4th St in Hampton, and Kallin Johnson’s many other locations throughout Iowa and surrounding

to granite. Why wait, you can avoid having to make a choice under stress. Making your choice together is the smart way to buy. It will ensure that your memorial will reflect your shared taste and honor your wishes.

We suggest you look over their website at kjgems.com as you’re sure to get inspired. I know I was impressed at the many choices they have in memorials and headstones, as well as mausoleums, cremation memorials, to granite benches for the cemetery or home.

You have choices and Beringer Monument Co is ready to bring your wishes to reality. Give them a call at 641-456-2303 in Hampton or 888-455-4367 for a representative near you.

Since safety is always the number one priority of the folks at MidAmerican Energy, they would like to use this opportunity to remind their consumers to use extra care and caution at all times by following some common sense tips.

Such as teaching children not to play around power lines, don’t overload extension cords, don’t stand in water when using tools or other electric appliances, have GFCI outlets installed, and spotting problems before they cause fire or a shock. They also suggest you keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home.

Take action at once by calling a qualified repairperson if you notice any of these danger signs: Recurring problems with blowing

fuses or tripping circuit breakers; Feeling a tingle when you touch an electrical appliance; Discoloration of wall outlets; A burning smell or unusual odor coming from an appliance or wiring; Sizzling sound at wall switches or outlets; Flickering lights. MidAmerican Energy reminds you to always take the time to look around and use precautions. Your life may depend on it.

It’s just that attitude of concern for their consumers’ safety and their dedication to provide dependable service that has us featuring MidAmerican Energy in our Review of the leading area businesses. Yes, they are “obsessively, relentlessly at your service” and

they have proven that over and over. Everyone at MidAmerican Energy from the office staff to the people in the field take pride in doing their best and we’re the ones who benefit.

For customer service call MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632… and definitely call to report downed power lines or vandalism. We also suggest you log on to www.midamerican. com for more safety and energy saving tips, pay your bill, learn more about them and the career opportunities they provide. Their web site is a wealth of “enlightening” information at your fingertips. Remember to call Iowa One Call at 811 - 48 hours before you plan to dig… it’s the law.

When you’re watching your budget but you still want to “lay out a spread” for your family, or company, you will want to go to Fareway at 222 W. Bremer Ave in Waverly. The bottom line is you will save money when you shop at Fareway. Isn’t that what you really look for when you choose where to shop.

The management of Fareway has the gratitude of their regular shoppers for a very good reason. They can afford to have their families eat well and still stay within their budget. Their focus is to keep prices low and to help you serve fresh delicious, wholesome name brands for less... or their Fareway brand to save even more. They even cheerfully carry out your groceries and load them in your car.

Anyone who says customer service is a lost art hasn’t visited Fareway.

Fareway has a fantastic selection and friendly courteous employees too. Their meat counter is just like being in an old fashioned meat market.

You’ll get the cut you choose from a wide variety of the freshest meats around. There’s still more… you can have meat & cheese and fruit and veggi trays made to order… very handy if you’re entertaining for any occasion.

Call 319-352-4319 to place your order.

The next time you need to stock up, or do your weekly grocery shopping, or get the ingredients special dinners, give Fareway a try. We know after shopping there once, you’ll make them your regular grocery store.

If you think we are laying it on a little thick, we assure you we’re not. They’re the store where you’ll find great values and the “deeper” meaning of the word “value” which has much to do with their beliefs and principals. They’re a family oriented company that believes in taking care of their employees and their customers. A wonderful combination!

We recommend you drive to Fareway in Waverly and see for yourself why we recommend them... they deserve it. You’re always smart to shop where you get top quality for less, and Fareway in Waverly is where you’ll find it.

For many years farmers from a trade territory of 3,000,000 acres have turned to over Farmers Cooperative (FC) when it’s time to get their fields ready to plant, and to make sure they have the products and services they need to make their fields flourish… and their “bottom line” grow. That’s because they know their neighbors at Farmers Cooperative will work hard to provide the kind of service that deserves their trust and patronage.

Expert advice is the most valuable commodity their staff provides. Their Account Managers are ready to answer your questions and give you advice backed by experience and training. They keep up on all the newest choices. You can only benefit from their expertise when it comes to making a plan that will assure your success for

Their commitment to their over 5500 active members is evident in every department. If you’re a farmer FC is your answer for just about everything you need in the way of crop protection and nutrients to assure they’ll grow plentifully. They’ve got your crop solution… and then some, including all your grain needs.

Log on to fccoop.com to check grain futures, weather and important information.

We feel it’s really worth your time to stop by and let them help you. They know their products and are glad to answer your questions.

You’ll discover all kinds of products that will benefit you in accomplishing your goals including grain elevators at every location.

They really DO go the “extra mile” to serve

In making mention of the leading businesses that serve our communities we feel certain that their many customers would agree that Farmers Cooperative deserves to be included.

With over 60 locations across the state they are certain to have resources in your area. For local offices call your FC in: Allison (319-2672645); Clarksville (319-278-4729); Greene (641-816-4227); Dumont (641-857-3282); Kesley (319-347-6681); Hampton (641-4562551); or Parkersburg (319-346-1272). You need to think technology, think opportunity and think progression in a diverse and every changing industry… think FC.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015 •

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Landers throw leads way •North Butler junior’s effort good enough for Drake

Kristi Nixon

chroniclesports@iowaconnect.com

HAMPTON – Haley Landers of North Butler saved her best for last.

The junior thrower for the Bearcats had a final effort in the discus of 118 feet, 10 inches, which won the event at the Lady Bulldog Classic on Friday, April 10 in Hampton.

She needed that throw to surpass the host school’s Madison Mason, who had already thrown 113-6 and was leading up to that point.

The distance was good enough to qualify Landers for the Drake Relays with the cutoff at 115-11 by the end of the weekend. It was impressive for Landers, the Class 1A state runner-up in discus in 2014, and for North Butler, which hadn’t competed in an outdoor meet yet..

It was by far the best finish for the Bearcats, who scored 16 team points for 14th place in the 18-team meet.

Landers’ finish was good for 10 of those points.

Also gaining an individual scoring finish for the Bearcats was Morgan Arjes in the 200, a sixth-place finish in 28.98 seconds.

Other finishes scoring for North Butler at the meet included both the 4x200 and 4x400 meter relays.

Running on the seventh-place finishing 4x400 were Arjes, Marcy Jacobs, Callie Neidert and Isabel Derdzinski in 4:41.38 and the eighth place 4x200 team of Arjes, Jacobs, Madi Pleas and Derdzinski that came in at 2:02.24.

There were some other finishes that were close to scoring for the Bearcats, including a ninth for Mi-

North Butler golfers top Tripoli TRIPOLI – Ramsey Kock and JoAnna Schafer were the boys’ and girls’ meet medalists, respectively, as both North Butler golf teams defeated Tripoli at Maple Hills Golf Course on Friday, April 10.

Kock shot 45 as did teammate Gerod Schafer as the Bearcats defeated the Panthers by 31 strokes, 185-216.

In fact, all four golfers included in team scoring for coach Todd Thompson’s boys’ team shot in the 40s at the meet.

The Bearcat girls bested Tripoli by 33 strokes, 279-312.

Holli VanWyk was the medalist runner-up for the girls with a 68.

Boys North Butler 185 Tripoli 216 North Butler (185) – Ramsey Kock 45, Gerod Schafer 45, Michael DeBerg 47, Trevor Wangsness 48, Carter Lewis 55, Reid Lammers 63.

Tripoli (216) – Cody Funk 48, Jared Cheever 55, Brennen Seehase 56, Zach Hereid 57, Tyler Halverson 58, Cameron Mueller 60.

Girls North Butler 279 Tripoli 312 North Butler (279) – JoAnna Schafer 63; 2.

Holli VanWyk 68; 3. Katelyn Shultz 73; Erika Dralle 75; Shelby Graser 85.

Tripoli (312) – Brooke Dreesman 73; Katelynn Piehl 75; Heidi Lindquist 78; Allison Cappiello 86; Kailey Heidemann 89.

chaela Foster in the 3,000 and the 10th-place finish for the sprint medley relay of Arjes, Jacobs, Kayla Siemens and Derdzinski.

Kaylie Fox ran to 11th in the 400 (1:10.74).

North Butler ran at Nashua on Tuesday, April 14 and traveled to Dike-New Hartford on Thursday, April 16.

Lady Bulldog Classic Team Scoring 1. Osage 132; 2. Charles City 92; 3. St. Ansgar 69.5; 4. Humboldt 64; 5. (tie) Aplington-Parkersburg 53; 5. (tie) Hampton-Dumont 53; 7. Central Springs 48; 8.

Webster City 44; 9. Clarion-Goldfield 40; 10. West Fork 38.5; 11. Eagle Grove 26; 12. Nashua-Plainfield 19; 13. Rockford 16.5; 14. North Butler 16; 15. Lake Mills 15.5; 16. Northwood-Kensett 14.

Results (Champion, area finishes) 100 – 1. Natalie Halfman (St. Ansgar) 12.56; 13. Darby Christensen (N. Butler) 14.35; 18. Britta Becker (W. Fork) 14.58; 21. Payton Kuhlemeier (W. Fork) 14.79; 24. Charlie Myers (H-D) 15.21; 28. Payton Miller (H-D) 15.63; 29. Madi Vanness (CAL) 15.69; 31. Brandi Pals (CAL) 16.75.

200 – 1. Brenna Jacobs (Osage) 27.25; 6. Morgan Arjes (N. Butler) 28.98; 10. Madison Shreckengost (W. Fork) 30.51; 15. Kayla Siemens (N. Butler) 31.44; 18. Dakota Sliter (H-D) 32.35.

400 – 1. Katie Foster (Charles City) 1:01.64; 2. Jessica Speake 1:03.70; 11.

Kaylie Fox (N. Butler) 1:10.74; 17. Callie Neidert (N. Butler) 1:13.32; 23. Makayla Newman (H-D) 1:17.79; 24. Taryn Meyer (W. Fork) 1:18.54.

North Butler’s Haley Landers is in motion as she makes one of her discus attempts in the ring at the Lady Bulldog Classic on Friday, April 10 at Hampton. Landers used her final attempt to win the event. (Kristi Nixon photo) 800 – 1. Natalie Halfman (St. Ansgar) 2:19.75; 9. Patty Teggatz (H-D) 2:47.74; 17. Taylor Rooney (W. Fork) 2:53.52; 24.

Kaylie Fox (N. Butler) 3:01.83; 26. Payton Miller (H-D) 3:19.60.

1,500 – 1. Ellie Friesen (Osage) 5:02.42; 4. Maya Rowe (W. Fork) 5:36.72; 7. Talia Rowe (W. Fork) 5:44.27.

3,000 – 1. Megan Mooberry (Osage) 10:50.36; 2. Talia Rowe (W. Fork)

11:50.34; 4. Patty Teggatz (H-D) 12:00.32; 6. Maya Rowe (W. Fork) 12:05.78; 9. Michaela Foster (N. Butler) 12:44.51.

100 hurdles – 1. Hali Hillegas (Charles City) 17.00; 2. Cassy Miller (H-D) 17.21.

400 hurdles – 1. Atlanta Groeneveld (A-P) 1:10.39; 10. Makayla Seavers (HD) 1:20.30; 12. Candela Castro (H-D) 1:20.75.

Freeze Frame

Bowling Scores

By Vicky Malfero Freeze Frame Bowl, Greene, Iowa League Bowling Stats Wednesday Night Mixed Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 3/25/15 Week 28 of 30 Wyffel’s Hybrids 33-19 Sonya’s Salon 32.5-19.5 Allison Hardware 28-24 A&M Electric 24.5-27.5 UBTC 21-31 Dralle’s Dept. Store 17-35 High Game/Series Randy Moad 209,227/603, Matt Katcher 217/590, Dave Iverson 201/569, Joe Soderberg 205/561, Collin Freesemann 206/560, Clark Freesemann 556, Daryl Healey 215/546, Gordy Smith 513, Liz Kotenbrink 232/512, Mike Harper 511,

Marvin Enabnit 504, Randy Lines 502, Sonya VanDyke 172 Thursday Night Pin Busters League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 3/26/15 Week 23 of 24 Coopers 29-15 Feldmeier’s 25-19 Curly’s 24-16 Pioneer 23-21 Freeze Frame 18-26 Emerald Door 13-31 High Game/Series Cory Miller 224,236/618, Jim Blockus 224,240/618, Clark Freesemann 224/612, Curt Henrichs 223,243/610, Ryan Schnoes 236/597, Randy Moad 206/541, Nick Schweizer 539, Jerry Platter 538, Kevin McConaughy 531, Mike Salge 508, Randy Sage 506

North Butler’s Kaylie Fox, right, runs her heat of the 400-meter dash at the Lady Bulldog Classic in Hampton on Friday, April 10. (Kristi Nixon photo)

COURTHOUSE from page 8 Mortgage: Alan R. Burris to University of Iowa Community Credit Union; Allison lots 445 and 446; 2015-0767.

Deed - misc.: Jeremy J. Shier to Jeremy J. and Susan Shier; Dumont McManus Addition lots 10 and 11; 2015-0768.

Mortgage: Jeremy J. and Susan Shier to USAA Federal Savings Bank, MERS; Dumont McManus Addition lots 10 and one; 20150769.

Mortgage assignment: Flagstar Bank FSB, MERS to Nationstar Mortgage LLC; Parkersburg, lots 74-77; 2015-0770.

Mortgage: Jarod and Amanda Wood to Greenbelt Bank & Trust; unit in parcel F, NE 31-90-16; 20150771.

Miscellaneous: Mark S. and Sandra R. Voss to Vernon and Nancy Fisher; SW SE 13-90-15; 20150772.

Release: Bank of the West to Ronald L. and Susan K. Negan; Shell Rock P F A Addition lots 15 and 16; 2015-0773.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Darin J. and Rebecca L. Stokes; parcel NE 16-91-16; 2015-0774.

Partial release: Farm Credit Services to David J. Muth; tract commencing N1/4 corner 5-93-18; 20150775.

Release: Farm Credit Services to David J. and Melanie M. Muth; N1/4 corner 5-91-18; 2015-0776.

Release: Unspecified to David J. and Melanie M. Muth; NFRL1/2 NE 5-93-18; 2015-0777.

Release: Farm Credit Services to David J. Muth; S1/2 NE 6-93-18; 2015-0778.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: IPE1031 REV174 to Nancy Ann Reser; S1/2 SE 17-93-18; 20150779, GWH150360.

Mortgage: Michael and Jennie Carson to First Security Bank & Trust; W 80 feet lot 11, Bickfords Sub. SE 28-92-18; 2015-0780.

Quit claim deed: Gaylen Ray and Judy Kay Eilderts to themselves, trustees, the Raykay Family Trust; commencing NW corner 28-90-17; 2015-0781.

Quit claim deed: Katherine K. Beenken to Daniel L. Beenken; Greene Traer’s Second Addition lots seven and eight, block 10, also SE’LY 50 feet of NW’LY 300 feet SW1/2 Greene Traers Second Addition, block 10, SE 100 feet W1/2 Greene Traers Second Addition block 10, also SE’LY 50 feet NW’LY 250 feet SW1/2 Greene Traers Second Addition block 10, also commencing SW corner Greene Traers Second Addition lot four, block 10; 2015-0782.

Release: MERS to Galon D. and

Lesley L. Vanderholt; Parkersburg H C & S addition lots nine through 11, also N 17 feet of lot 12, all block 10; 2015-0783.

Mortgage: Joel S. and Tiffany A. Stahl to MidwestOne Bank; Aplington lots 11 and 12, block 15; 20150784.

Mortgage: Nathan E. and Connie Stickley to MidwestOne Bank; commencing E1/4 corner 22-90-17; 2015-0785.

Release: Denver Savings Bank to Kiley J. and Leah J. Winterberg; NE beginning E1/4 corner 13-91-17; 2015-0786.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Betty J. Frimml to Elizabeth Miller and Joseph Brown; Dumont T. A. Third Addition lots 26 and 27; 2015-0787, GWH150361.

Mortgage: Elizabeth Miller and Joseph J. Brown to First Security Bank & Trust; Dumont T. A. Third Addition lots 26 and 27; 2015-0788.

Easement: Phillip L. and April L. Barnett to Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative; parcel D NW SW 5-92-15; 2015-0789.

Easement: Trent and Christine Schmadeke to Butler County REC; subd. parcel D lot two NE 17-9215 and W1/2 lot one, SE 17-92-15; 2015-0790.

Warranty deed: Freddie and Ruth Siems to Mervin H. and Ruth A. Schmidt; W1/2 NE 15-92-18, N 30

acres SE NE 15-92-18; 2015-0791.

Survey plat: Ted C. Hoodjer, Hoodjer Land Surveying, to L-M Ltd., Paula Barnett; parcel B SE 3293-15; 2015-0792.

Re-contracts and groundwater hazard: Douglas and Cheryl Teeple to Rollie and Kathy Doty; Clarksville Country Club Addition lots 68 through 75, all in block two; 20150793, GWH150362.

Release: Washtenaw Mtg. Co., MERS to Brenda G. and Mark V. Reiher; parcel D SE NW 25-90-15; 2015-0794.

Quit claim deed: Mary Toulouse to David Toulouse, Andrew J. and Marlys Hogenkamp; Clarksville Poisals Addition lots two and three, block three; 2015-0795.

Mortgage: Brian D. and Patsy L. Wygle to Lincoln Savings Bank; S1/2 N1/2 NW 34-93-16, N1/2 NW 34-93-16; 2015-0796.

Release: United Bank & Trust Co. to Betty J. Frimml; Dumont T. A. Third Addition lots 26 and 27; 20150797.

Release: Butler County Iowa to Parkersburg Economic Development; commencing NE corner excluding NE 31-90-16; 2015-0798.

Release: MERS to Jeremy J. Shier; Dumont McManus Addition lots 10 and 11; 2015-0799.

4x100 – 1. Osage 52.85; 5. H-D (Jessica Speake, Makayla Seavers, Nadilee Eiklenborg, Cassy Miller) 55.40; 10.

West Fork (Lexi Bray, Madison Shreckengost, Courtney Larson, Hailey Clausen) 57.46; 13. North Butler (Addyson Clark, Darby Christensen, Madi Pleas, Haley Landers) 58.84.

4x200 – 1. Central Springs 1:53.80; 4. West Fork (Courtney Larson, Lexi Bray, Hailey Clausen, Madison Shreckengost) 1:58.23; 8. North Butler (Morgan Arjes, Marcy Jacobs, Madi Pleas, Isabel Derdzinski) 1:59.47; 12. HamptonDumont (Dakota Sliter, Charlie Myers, Makayla Seavers, Kiara Donaldson) 2:02.24; 18. CAL (Madi Vanness, Sidney Turner, Brandi Pals, Samantha Smith) 2:14.97.

4x400 – 1. Humboldt 4:25.65; 7.

North Butler (Morgan Arjes, Marcy Jacobs, Callie Neidert, Isabel Derdzinski) 4:41.38; 9. West Fork (Sydney Shreckengost, Lexi Bray, Courtney Larson, Hailey Clausen) 4:51.01; 10. HamptonDumont (Patty Teggatz, Candela Castro, Kiara Donaldson, Dakota Sliter) 4:53.87.

4x800 – 1. Humboldt 10:26.45; 8.

West Fork (Taylor Rooney, Taryn Meyer, Talia Rowe, Maya Rowe) 11:16.11.

Sprint medley relay – 1. St. Ansgar 1:56.08; 4. Hampton-Dumont (Nadilee Eiklenborg, Kiara Donaldson, Jessica Speake, Cassy Miller) 2:00.51; 10.

North Butler (Morgan Arjes, Marcy Jacobs, Kayla Siemens, Isabel Derdzinski) 2:08.46; 13. West Fork (Lexi Bray, Britta Becker, Taryn Meyer, Sydney Shreckengost) 2:11.80.

Distance medley relay – 1. Osage 4:35.55; 2. West Fork (Madison Shreckengost, Hailey Clausen, Sydney Shreckengost, Maddison Shupe) 4:51.27; 13.

North Butler (Tyerra Mapes, Nicole Heeren, Brookelynn Dye, Michaela Foster) 5:20.73.

Shuttle hurdle relay – 1. AplingtonParkersburg 1:12.91; 6. Hampton-Dumont (Cassy Miller, Candela Castro, Dakota Sliter, Nadilee Eiklenborg) 1:14.94.

High jump – 1. Morgan Grimm (Osage) 5-0; 4. Courtney Larson (W. Fork) 4-10; 13. Marcy Jacobs (N. Butler) 4-4.

Long jump – 1. Hali Hillegas (Charles City) 16-3; 5. Jessica Speake (H-D) 145; 8. Sydney Shreckengost (W. Fork) 139.25; 26. Makayla Seavers (H-D) 11-10; 30. Katie Junker (N. Butler) 10-4.5; 31.

Samantha Smith (CAL) 10-3; 33. McKayla Drake (CAL) 9-3.

Shot put – 1. Cassidy Nerland (Webster City) 38-0.25; 2. Madison Mason (H-D) 35-1.5; 8. Britta Becker (W. Fork) 32.9.75; 10. Carlee Bertram (H-D) 302.5; 17. Nicole Heeren (N. Butler) 292.25; 22. Brookelynn Dye (N. Butler) 281.5; 30. Lauren Moore (W. Fork) 25-1.5.

Discus – 1. Haley Landers (N. Butler) 118-10; 2. Madison Mason (H-D) 1136; 12. Mady Bixby (N. Butler) 93-3; 16.

Brooke Benning (H-D) 84-0; 24. Lauren Moore (W. Fork) 73-1; 27. Britta Becker (W. Fork) 61-7.

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Allison Public Library Notes

By Kelly Henrichs and Patty Hummel

NEW RELEASES: “Endangered” by C.J. Box . . . Joe Pickett had good reason to dislike Dallas Cates, even if he was a rodeo champion, and now he has even more—Joe’s eighteen-year-old ward, April, has run off with him. And then comes even worse news: The body of a girl has been found in a ditch along the highway—alive, but just barely, the victim of blunt force trauma. It is April, and the doctors aren’t sure if she’ll recover. Cates denies having anything to do with it—says she ran away from him, too—and there’s evidence that points to another man. But Joe knows in his gut who’s responsible. What he doesn’t know is the kind of danger he’s about to encounter. Cates is bad enough, but Cates’s family is like none Joe has ever met before.

“The Precious One” by Marisa de los Santos . . . Seventeen years ago, Wilson ditched his first family for Caroline, a beautiful young sculptor.

In all that time, Taisy’s family has seen Wilson, Caroline, and their daughter, Willow, only once! Why then, is Wilson calling Taisy now, inviting her for an extended visit, encouraging her to meet her pretty sister—a teenager who views her with jealousy, mistrust, and grudging admiration? Why, now, does Wilson want Taisy to help him write his memoir?

“The Stranger” by Harlan Coben . . .

The Stranger appears out of nowhere, he whispers a few words in your ear and disappears, leaving you picking up the pieces of your shattered world.

Adam Price has a lot to lose: a comfortable marriage to a beautiful woman, two wonderful sons, and all the trappings of the American Dream: a big house, a good job, a seemingly perfect life. Then he runs into the Stranger. When he learns a devastating secret about his wife, Corinne, Adam finds himself tangled in something far darker than even Corinne’s deception, and realizes that if he doesn’t make exactly the right moves, the conspiracy he’s stumbled into will not only ruin lives it will end them.

“The Pocket Wife” by Susan Crawford . . . When her neighbor, Celia, is brutally murdered, Dana Catrell— who, the last person to see Celia alive, suffers from a debilitating mania, the byproduct of her bipolar disorder— must clear her name before she descends into madness.

“Secrets of the Sloane House” by Shelley Gray . . . Before she disappeared, Rosalind Perry’s sister had worked as a maid at Sloane House, a Gilded Age Chicago mansion.

Spurred by her sister’s ominous letters, the headstrong Rosalind travels from her Wisconsin farm to Chicago, but she is unprepared for city life, especially as the metropolis prepares for the 1893 World’s Fair. The streets are not the only danger Rosalind faces.

Her increasing involvement with the handsome Reid Armstrong also puts

her in direct opposition to the lady of the house, socialite Veronica Sloane.

“The Sweetness” by Sande Boritz Berger . . . A tale of two Jewish girls, cousins, living on separate continents whose strikingly different lives are forever changed when the Nazis invade Vilna. Rosha Kaninsky is a child hidden in a root cellar by a Polish Catholic candle maker. American born, Mira Kane is a talented Brooklyn teen with dreams of escaping to Hollywood for fashion design but her ambitions are thwarted after a devastating letter bearing news from abroad arrives in Brooklyn.

“Of Love and War” series by Stacy Henrie . . . In France at the height of World War I, expectant American nurse Evelyn Gray, whose fiancé has been killed, is in desperate need of help and makes an unconventional proposal to an injured Corporal that could save both their lives—or ruin them. Includes “Hope Rising” and “Hope at Dawn.”

“The Desire” by Dan Walsh . . . Allan and Michele’s marriage is tested in unexpected ways by Michele’s nearobsession with having a baby and Allan’s determination to save orphans in Africa.

“Silver Thaw” by Catherine Anderson . . . When Jeb Sterling comes to her rescue after a cold snap leaves her and her 6-year-old daughter temporary homeless, Amanda Banning, trying to start a new life after escaping from an abusive marriage, has no idea just how much this kind and compassionate man will change her life.

FOR YOUNG READERS: “Belzhar” by Meg Wolitzer . . . Jam Gallahue, fifteen, unable to cope with the loss of her boyfriend Reeve, is sent to a therapeutic boarding school in Vermont, where a journal-writing assignment for an exclusive, mysterious English class transports her to the magical realm of Belzhar, where she and Reeve can be together.

“Bear Sees Colors” by Karma Wilson . . . Colors, colors everywhere!

Can you find colors just like Bear?

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere. Given in memory of Marilee Reiher.

“Aqualicious” by Victoria Kann . . .

Sharing a fun-filled day at the beach with her family, Pinkalicious befriends a miniature mermaid who enjoys surfing, mini golf and hunting for seashells before asking for help returning home.

“Mama Built a Little Nest” by Jennifer Ward . . . A delightful exploration of the incredible variety of nests birds build for their babies. Mama built a little nest inside a sturdy trunk. She used her beak to tap-tap-tap the perfect place to bunk.

New DVDs for your viewing enjoyment: “Annie,” “Fury,” and “Downton Abby” season 5, In memory of Jeanne White.

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Carter Yerkes Participates in Hawkeye Caucus

IOWA CITY - Carter Yerkes, a native of Greene, was one of approximately 65 University of Iowa students to participate in the 2015 Hawkeye Caucus, held on March 31 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

The annual Hawkeye Caucus is a major gathering of UI students, university leaders, and state legislators, demonstrating the university’s commitment to statewide service. The event connects UI students with state leaders while showcasing the people and programs from the UI that are making an impact across the state.

Allison Arbor Day proclaimed

Allison Mayor Scott Henrichs signed a proclamation designating April 14-20 as Arbor Week and April 17 as Arbor Day. The signing occurred at a recent gathering of the Allison Trees Committee.

Committee members pictured with the mayor are, front row, from left, Eileen Wust, Mayor Scott Henrichs and Lois McDowell; back row, from left, Tim Junker, Raymond Grapp, Dr. George North, Wayne Wiegmann and Duane Feltz. (Contributed)

Butler County Community Foundation awards grant recipients The Butler County Community Foundation has named recipients of its 2015 grant awards.

The $108,023.58 in funding will be divided among 32 local entities.

Projects are scored based on factors such as whether the organization and project serve a large community-need in Butler County, organizational staying power, project feasibility and plans for current and ongoing funding.

Organizations, their projects, and the BCCF funding recommendation follow: • City of Shell Rock, Emergency Services Building, $14,000; • City of Parkersburg, fire engine equipment, $9,320; • City of Dumont, Fire Department update and replacement 2015, $8,000; • City of Bristow, siren project, $7,500; • City of Clarksville, Light Up Our Field, $7,000; • City of Aplington, park improvements, renovation, $5,500;

• Trinity Reformed Church, Community Daycare, $5,000; • Butler County, Rolling Prairie Trail kiosk project, $5,000; • City of Bristow, Bristow Betterment splash pad, part two, $4,000; • City of Dumont, wastewater pumps phase two, $3,500; • City of Aplington, automatic door operators at Public Library entrance, $3,000; • City of Allison, Wilder Park, north playground, $2,750; • City of Allison, Wilder Park amphitheater, $2,750; • Clarksville Open Door Youth Center, equipment upgrade project, $2,600; • Northeast Iowa Food Bank, backpack program, $2,500; • City of New Hartford, city park improvement, $2,225; • Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, violence prevention education, $2,000; • Butler County Development Corp., county visitor map, $2,000; • City of Greene, Public Library,

Dumont Community Library

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New Picture Books “Click, Clack, Peep!” by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin… A tiny duckling stirs up trouble for Duck and their farmyard friends when it peeps loudly and will not go to sleep, prompting a tired Duck to devise a clever solution.

“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin… Dragons love tacos so if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos.

Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy.

You’re in red-hot trouble.

“Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken” by Kate DiCamillo and Harry Bliss… Longing for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and ventures out into the great, wide world where she encounters marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, and a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling bazaar.

“Take Away the A” by Michael Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo… This alphabeast of an alphabet book makes for entertaining, mentally engaging wordplay fun describing how taking away a letter of the alphabet can change one word into a different word, including taking away the letter “A” which changes beast into best and taking away the letter “M” which changes farm into far.

New Young Adult “Let’s Get Lost” by Adi Alsaid…

A love-seeking mechanic, a dramatic

petty thief, a disappointed planner, and a broken-hearted teen all find their lives transformed as each shares whirlwind adventures with a girl in an insanely red car.

“Storm Siren” by Mary Weber…

Facing her fifteenth sell as a slave, Nym is purchased by an emissary who puts her to work honing her weather-manipulating skills to help the kingdom of Faelen win its war, and she is plunged into a world of politics and sinister evils.

“The Body in the Woods” by April Henry… While helping the Portland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team search for a missing autistic man, teens Alexis, Nick and Ruby find the dead body of a girl and join forces to find the girl’s murderer, forging an unlikely friendship in the process.

Jackaby by William Ritter… Newly arrived in 1892 New England, Abigail Rook becomes assistant to R.F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with the ability to see supernatural beings, and she helps him delve into a case of serial murder which, Jackaby is convinced, is due to a nonhuman creature.

Upcoming Events April 15 - Lego League 2-4 p.m.

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computer replacements, $2,000; • The Larrabee Center, Waverly, inhome support services, $2,000; • City of Clarksville, Fire Department, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles, $1,800; • City of Parkersburg, Public Library, programming, $1,764; • City of New Hartford, Emergency Medical Services, vacuum splints, $1,615.58; • Greene Parish Health Project of Greene, for same, $1,500; • Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging, evidence-based health program, $1,500; • Dike-New Hartford Community School District, Junior High, $1,468; • Iowa Legal Aid, computer/software project, $1,175; • City of Greene, Greene Betterment, directional signage, $1,056; • Allison Area Foster Parent Support Group, supports and services for area foster families, $1,000; • Lutheran Services in Iowa, Families Together II in Butler County, $1,000; • Access Inc. public transit assistance, $750; • Aplington Amvet Post 102, front door, $750 The Butler County Community Foundation Board is Diane Buss, Bristow; John Backer, Greene; Virgil Goodrich,

Parkersburg; Diane Harms, Shell Rock; Patty Hummel, Allison; Mardee Johnson, Aredale; Jeff Kolb, local administration, Butler County Development Corp. (non-voting member); Manelva Limburg, Aplington; Lisa Schmitz, New Hartford; Deb Swinton, Clarksville; Rusty Eddy, Parkersburg and Jade Pecha, Dumont.

The Butler County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

A community foundation is a public charity organized to channel gifts from individual and corporate donors to a variety of charitable organizations in the local community. It is a publicly supported philanthropic institution governed by a local board of private citizens.

A community foundation is supported by a broad range of private as well as public donors and seeks charitable contributions primarily from inside the community. It also builds capital endowment, a key element of its sustainability.

The community foundation organizations grant three-quarters of the casino dollars, which they receive, to local charitable projects. The remaining one-quarter of casino money goes to an endowment fund, which attracts other donations and provides a source of permanent funding for local charities.

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Wednesday April 15 - Join us in the lounge area this morning for a game of ring toss. This afternoon we will be playing Bingo in the dining area. Today is the “birthday” of Ivory soap (1878).

Thursday April 16 - This morning we will be playing balloon volleyball in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be enjoying a sing-along. Today is the 14th Annual National High Five Day. Friday April 17 - Net Throw will be played this morning in the lounge area.

This afternoon we will enjoy a Spa Day in the lounge area. Today is the Ford Mustang’s birthday (1964).

Saturday April 18 - Join us in the lounge area today for some balloon fun. This evening we will be enjoying some Lawrence Welk or a Movie at 7 p.m. Today is known as National Auctioneers’ Day. Sunday April 19 - Devotions will be led by the First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Did you know... Today marks the beginning of National Karaoke Week.

Monday April 20 - We will be playing Dice Baseball this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will

be playing Dominoes in the dining area. Today is known as Patriots’ Day in Maine and Massachusetts. This day commemorates the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord.

Tuesday April 21 - We will have a discussion this morning about some “Iowa Happenings.” This afternoon we will be enjoying our “Resident’s Choice” activity in the dining area. This evening at 7 p.m. we will be playing some Small Group Games. Today is National Chocolate-covered Cashews Day. Exercise group is held Monday through Friday prior to morning and afternoon activities. Social time is held daily at 2:30 p.m. or when afternoon activities are complete.

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Budget estimate, tax rates detailed at North Butler hearing Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

GREENE — Tax rates at North Butler will drop at least 50 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation in the coming tax year.

North Butler Superintendent Joel Foster said the budget that was being certified to the state wasn’t necessarily final.

“There’s most likely no way these are going to be final numbers because the legislature hasn’t set supplemental state aid yet,” Foster said. “We’re required to publish early, so we have to publish at the highest tax rate,” Foster said. “We can’t raise the rate after publication, but we can always go down.

We published at 4 percent supplemental state aid growth rate. There’s no way that that’s going to happen.

Because the district reorganized a few years back, North Butler has a combined tax rate.

The historic Greene district, at 4 percent growth, would need to tax at $12.98 per $1,000 assessed valuation, Foster said. Last year the rate was

$13.55 per $1,000, so tax rates will be down at least 57 cents in the historic Greene district.

At 4 percent growth, the historic Allison-Bristow district for this coming year would be able to tax at $12.39 per $1,000. Last tax year, it was $12.94 per $1,000, so tax rates would be down at least 54 cents in the historic Allison-Bristow district.

The estimated total general fund operating, and spending authority, is just over $7.1 million for fiscal 2016, Foster said.

The unspent balance at the end of fiscal 2016, a little over a year from now, is projected to be about $700,000, Foster said.

Here’s a look at this year’s budget, and some funds that will carry over into next year.

The previous superintendent had estimated the fiscal 2015 budget at just over $7 million, but actual spending is estimated to be about $6.7 million, Foster said. To operate district expenditures within Iowa Code in the current fiscal 2015 budget year, the School Budget Review Commit-

Teachers present opening bid for 3.88 percent GREENE — The North Butler Education Association Bargaining Team presented its initial proposal to the School Board on paper on Monday.

With a quoted 2.26 percent premium increase for health insurance, the association requested an overall package increase of 3.88 percent, or $143,662.

The proposal used a generator base of $33,500 and a flat dollar amount of $5,000 state teacher salary supplement

money.

State money is separate from the requested increase.

Health insurance remains at the current contract with the single premium paid in full.

Foster expected the counter-offer from the board, which is also given in open session, to be ready in about a week. As of Tuesday, a counter-offer date had not yet been set.

tee advised the district not to expend more than $6.02 million, except for some income from special education and miscellaneous sources. The modified supplemental amount the Review Committee granted North Butler Schools on April 8 for the 2014-2015 school year adds $213,773 to that, so $6.22 million plus miscellaneous and special ed.

The $7.1 million general fund projection for fiscal 2016 will include what the district carries over on its unspent balance from fiscal 2015, plus district projections for miscellaneous income, Foster said.

This year’s unspent balance was last projected to be positive, over $110,000, in February. That balance is not expected to change with an anticipated budget amendment to other categorical funds yet this fiscal year, Foster said.

Next year’s budget is based off certified, weighted enrollment totals, for which each district receives its per-pupil cost times the number of weighted “students” from the previous year.

The budget guarantee, or funds that kick in typically for districts with declining enrollment, relies on property taxes. With it, a district can guarantee 101 percent of what it received in last year’s regular program budget.

North Butler has no need for the budget guarantee for fiscal 2016, how-

ever.

The district is going up seven students, and the related increase will be greater than the 1 percent increase that the budget guarantee gives, Foster said.

Of budgeting, Foster said, “Our biggest job is to protect the general fund.”

Foster said Business Manager Shellee Bartlett had fixed some coding for special education. “There’s a lot of special ed things we don’t think were coded properly in the last (few) years.”

Foster said the district is allowed to carry over 10 percent of its special education funds, said to be about $100,000.

“We’re close, (but) we won’t have to send any back,” Bartlett said.

Angie Christensen, special ed teacher, thanked the district for equipment the department is getting now.

Three staffers who elected to take early retirements will save the general fund about $230,000 next year, Foster said. Retirement benefits come out of the management fund, whereas salaries come from the general fund.

Re-hirings will not be done for these positions, Foster said.

“We’ll be able to shuffle teachers to manage class sizes,” he said. “It’s not going to hurt (education). The teachers won’t be overloaded with students.”

Thursday, April 16, 2015 •

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We need them ALL! Without them, our programs would not be possible, and we have some of the very best in Iowa! You know who they are – our VOLUNTEERS! When Holly began in January, I told her she had great volunteers to work with and I truly meant that. I wouldn’t trade our leaders, superintendents, 4H & Youth Advisory Committee members or the Extension Council members with anyone!

What is a “volunteer”? Webster’s definition is “a person who performs or offers to perform a service willingly and without pay.” I spent enough years as a volunteer to know that it takes a special person to volunteer.

There’s no pay. People will yell at you. You might (no, you will!) lose some, or most, of your spare time.

On the other hand, you will make a difference in the lives of the youth of today, whether as a leader, committee member or a superinten-dent.

You will be the recipient of an ear to ear grin from an eager Little Clover showing a bucket/bottle calf. You will witness first hand, the growth and development of a shy, quiet Little Clover to the outgoing and confident senior member.

We ask a lot of our volunteers; prefair and post-fair meetings as well as the state mandated training, the

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We count on you to help carry out the many programs of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, especially the 4H program.

Our 4H & Youth Advisory Committee and our Butler County Extension Council have the daunting task of not only setting policy but then enforcing those policies. At times this is not a fun responsibility, but is one that is neces-sary to ensure a high quality youth program.

This is National Volunteer Week; a week set aside to thank all those many, many volunteers who devote countless hours (and get countless emails from us!) to helping the youth of today become the confident leaders of tomorrow.

Whether you’re a leader, committee member, superintendent or a person we can call when we need help, we’d like to let you know how much we appreciate all you’ve done and continue to do for Butler County!

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Greg Schmitt of Shell Rock, center, and Joe Kiefer of Marble Rock, right, visit at the Mennenga Consignment Auction on April 4 in rural Clarksville.

Spring auction draws 2,000+ Weather helps draw ‘record crowd,’ auctioneer says Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Ava Kramer tends the goats bought by her parents, Jeff and Carissa Kramer of rural Clarksville, as her brother, Carson Kramer, looks on, during the poultry and goat portion of the Mennenga Consignment Auction on April 4. In the auction truck, Bud Mennenga of Clarksville, calls, as Merna Schrage of Parkersburg writes down bids. “(Schrage) has been with us from almost the start,” said Bud Mennenga, who started the business in 1962.

CLARKSVILLE AREA—The spring Mennenga Consignment Auction went smoothly on Saturday, April 4, in rural Clarksville.

“We had a record amount of fowl” — some goats — “and a record crowd of people,” said H. J. “Bud” Mennenga, auctioneer and Mennenga Auction owner. “Perfect day … The weatherman cooperated, everything cooperated.”

Vehicles parked along both sides of C-33 and packed the grass lot north of the auction house. Attendees crowded around four auction trucks to bid, milled around to view displayed items, ate pork burgers served by the Butler County Pork Producers, walked dogs and pushed strollers as older children climbed on the hay bales.

Nearly 2,000 people attended, Mennenga said. As a metric to count that, there were “right on 1,000 numbers” issued, and many attended in pairs or groups.

Attendee Reta Humpal brought a few chickens from a hobby farm in rural Waterloo and met with a cousin from Hudson.

“It’s a beautiful day to be out, meet family and spend the day,” Humpal said.

Several attended from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri, Mennenga said.

The auction started at 9 a.m. Mennenga

Auction employed 30 people that day and ran four auction trucks until nearly everything was sold, a point reached at 4:30 p.m.

Mennenga said many of his family members assisted.

Butler County Pork Producers brought 1,500 pork burgers to grill, and proceeds from the day went to the general fund.

From the fund, the Pork Producers offer scholarships to any member’s child who applies for an ag-related field of study from a diesel mechanic program to veterinary school, said Dale Boelman, of Shell Rock, a Pork Producer member.

The sale is held every spring and fall.

“We’ve been doing it nearly 40 years now,” said Mennenga, who started Mennenga Auction in 1962. “It’s a growing thing. It’s the biggest event in Butler County, for a one-day event.”

• The Butler County Pork Producers will grill sausages next at the pancake supper from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 17, to be hosted by the St. John Lutheran Church of Vilmar Brotherhood. The Pork Producers also conduct grilling fundraisers for Butler County Relay for Life and for the grade schools.

• The fall Mennenga Consignment Auction will be in early September, Mennenga said.

Butler County Pork Producers Jonathan Van Dyke, Greene; Jeff Johnson, Parkersburg; and Don Tack, Greene, grill pork burgers at the Mennenga Auction on April 4 in rural Clarksville.

At right, background, Al Freerks of Plainfield calls the Mennenga Auction as Barb Kuper of Ackley writes down bids. Kuper is business owner Bud Mennenga’s daughter.

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