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Volume 42 - Number 27

In this issue Shell Rock 4th see page 12

Conservative Chronicle

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Burlter County Fair Pages 14, 15.

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Sigourney News-Review

Eagle Grove Eagle Clarksville Star/ Butler County Tribune-Journal Graphic-Advocate offices closed for holiday

The offices of the Clarksville Star Grundy Register and Butler County Tribune-Journal will be closed for the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3. News and advertising should be submitted by Thursday, July 2, at 5 p.m. for the Chronicle Hampton July 9 issues.

If you have any questions, please call either office at 278-4641 or 267-2731.

Shell Rock United Methodist Church to host meals in conjunction with 4th of July celebration

Looking for a place to celebrate the 4th? Shell Rock is the place to go.

Live music on Cherry Street Friday and Saturday evenings plus a parade on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

The Shell Rock United Methodist Church will be hosting two meals in conjunction with Shell Rock’s Fourth of July celebration. The church, located at 204 S. Prairie Street, will offer ribeye, hamburger, or hot dog sandwiches; baked beans; potato salad; and pie on Friday evening, July 3, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 4, beginning right after the parade through 2 p.m. The Bremer County Cattlemen will be grilling the ribeyes and hamburgers.

Then, on Sunday, July 5, at 10 a.m., the community will come together in McCague Park for an ecumenical worship service. The Double J Wranglers will be providing spiritual music. Come join the festivities.

Community UMC worship service time change for July 5

Community United Methodist Church, Clarksville, Sunday, July 5 worship service will be held at 8:30 a.m. instead of the usual 10:30 a.m. time. Communion will be served.

New Life Lutheran Plans Worship Service at Wilder Park

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Miss Allison Caitlin Allan, left, reacts after being crowned 2015 Butler County Fair Queen on Wednesday, June 24 at the Butler County Fair, by 2014 Fair Queen Emily Mennenga, center. Pageant coordinator Becky Prostine observes the coronation at right.

More photos, see pages 14 and 15. (TJ/Star photo by Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Allan crowned 2015 Fair Queen Miss Allison Caitlin Allan was crowned 2015 Butler County Fair Queen on Wednesday, June 24 at the Butler County Fair. Allan is the daughter of Wendy and Brad Hansen, and Dave and Brenda Allan. First runner-

up was Miss Greene (River Days Queen) Morgan Davis, daughter of Bridget and Chet Shultz and Craig Davis. Second runner-up was Miss Clarksville Madison Bloker, daughter of Kenny and Julie Bloker. Miss Con-

geniality was Miss Dumont Brianna Angstman, the daughter of Brian and Jodi Angstman.

Right after the ceremony, Allan was asked if she knew what was coming.

“No, I had no idea!” Allan said.

Butler Relay Survivors and luminary announcements Relay to be July 10 in Allison The Butler County American Can- Honor Of” someone who has battled cer Society Relay for Life committee has sent invitations to cancer survivors throughout the area, inviting them to the 2015 relay.

The Butler County ACS Relay is to begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 10 at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison.

Survivor Chairperson Paulene Meyer has stated that they have not received back as many replies to the invitation as they would like.

Remember, if you have heard those words, “You have cancer,” you are a survivor and the committee would like to honor you. Survivors are honored and recognized in a special way for their brave fight at the relay. If you did not get an invitation or have not replied to the invitation you received, please call Paulene at 319-267-2559.

Luminary bags are available throughout Butler County for those wishing to have them decorated for the July 10 Relay For Life. Luminaries are done “In

cancer or “In Memory Of” someone who has lost their battle with cancer.

Jane Kliebenstein, Shell Rock, has spent countless hours getting bags decorated for those who wish to have them already done up. Luminary bags may still be personalized with names and photos.

Luminaries are available from the following team captains throughout Butler County: Allison - Courthouse Cares, Deb McWhirter; Team Delores, Alice Schwab; Team Miller, Michael Miller; Aplington - Washington Beacons, Eileen Krusey; Bristow - Korte Family, Margaret DeBower; Clarksville - Barnett Bunch, Marj Johnson; Community Angels, Judy Hoodjer; Kickin’ Cancer, Diane Johnson; Double Trouble, Shari Wilken; Team Blake, Charlotte Wahl; There’s No Place Like Hope, April Langfritz; Clive - Nora’s Warriors, Cindy Torvik; Greene - Vicki’s Warriors, Vicki

Survivors walk a lap in the 2014 Butler County American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2015 relay will be Friday, July 10.

Majewski; Parkersburg - Soles For Bethel, Jan Stearns; Team Toadily, Jamie Thompson; Team Worley , Carol Woodley; Shell Rock - Fran’s Fans, Annette Mohn; Walkers of Faith, Cathi Dewitt.

Margaret Harris, luminary chairperson for Relay for Life, has stated that she will have some luminaries at Dralle’s

Fireworks in Greene will occur Friday, July 3

The 8th annual Greene Firemen’s Picnic In The Park will be held on Saturday, July 4, from 5-8 p.m.

Bring friends, family, but most of all, an appetite.

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Dept. Store in Greene, as Karla Voss will at the courthouse, Helen Debner in Allison, Jane Kliebenstein, Shell Rock and Lucille Leerhoff in Clarksville.

If interested in forming a team for the 2015 Relay, please contact Team Recruitment Chairperson, Jamie Thompson at 319-830-4908.

Wilder Park series aims for musical style preservation

New Life Lutheran Church invites you to their worship service Sunday, July 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Wilder Park at the shelter house.

Pastor Jean Rabary will be leading the service. Following worship there will be a fellowship with coffee, juice and muffins. Picnic tables are available for seating or you may prefer to bring your own lawn chairs.

Join them as they worship the Lord surrounded by the beauty of His Creation. Everyone is welcome.

More on page 16.

Many of the contestants chimed in that they had voted for her.

Stephanie Cherry, Stephanie Koos and Mariah Stauffer judged the contest. Becky Prostine coordinated it.

A sign of the updates City workers Allen Brockway and Kim Miller install a new 4-foot by 8-foot sign on at the Allison Swimming Pool Thursday, June 25. The new sign is

one part of an ongoing effort to update the pool, spearheaded by the newly formed Allison Swimming Pool committee.

Star Graphics donated the

sign.

The committee had raised about $1,750 in funds for recent updates to the pool as of June 22. (Contributed photo)

Think of preserving traditional American music such as jazz, brass bands, barbershop and choral groups while stimulating the local economy during a slow time for the local campground, and the concerted effort behind the Wilder Park Concert Series comes into focus.

These groups need more venues in the area to exhibit their abilities, concert series coordinator Dave Smith said, and Allison’s signature park is such a venue.

The 6th annual Wilder Park Concert Series is to begin July 15. The free, open-air concerts will continue through August with a variety of performers for all ages. Groups will range in size from quintets and a small jazz band to a full big band. A few of the venues will have opening acts.

WILDER PARK to page 16

Health officials watch California on vaccine bill Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

With regard to vaccines, the eyes of health care professionals are on California.

Iowa allows no philosophical exemption to vaccines, only a medical or a religious exemption.

Butler County Public Health Director Jennifer Becker said Iowa law requires that agencies audit vaccine records for proof of vaccine or for the religious or medical exemption.

Fewer than 10 exemptions were on file in Butler County last fall, she said.

California now allows a philosophical exemption to vaccines. That may change if the governor signs a bill the legislature was expected to pass on Monday, June 29. While banning philosophical and religious exemptions, vaccine exemptions for medical reasons and for homeschool or off-campus study would be allowed.

“I think a lot of the states like Iowa that don’t have a philosophical exemption are watching what California does because it’s such a large population,” Becker said.

The bill was introduced after a measles outbreak at a theme park infected more than 150 people, and because of concern about low vaccination rates.

The California measure would also require that more children who enter school or day care be vaccinated against diseases including measles and whooping cough.

As for medical exemptions from the vaccine in Iowa, Becker said people may be allergic to an ingredient in a vaccine or may have had a bad reaction.

She said in the 1980s, bad reactions to an older version of the pertussis vaccine were common, but the vaccine has been changed twice since then.

Becker said she has not seen bad reactions to the pertussis vaccine since it was improved. However, she said some may still refuse to get the vaccine due to the initial reaction to the earlier formula.

The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine isn’t intended for children under 12 months old.

“People like me who administer vaccines keep a close eye on vaccine timelines,” Becker said.

For instance if the MMR vaccine is given before 12 months, it has to be readministered, she said.

“Nobody wants to do that to a kid,” Becker said.

The flu vaccine cannot be given until six months of age, she said.

Alternate delivery methods exist.

One of the flu vaccines is administered nasally. The rotovirus vaccine for infants is given orally.

Becker said more nasal vaccines are in development, and that more compliance may be seen after that because, she reasoned, parents don’t like to cause children pain.

In Iowa, forms for religious exemptions can be filled out from the Department of Public Health website. Becker said the religious exemption form is general in nature.

NEWS Celebrate Independence Day fatality-free

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DES MOINES ­ — Independence Day is a time of celebration, but the Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the deadliest on the nation’s roadways, with regard to crashes involving alcohol.

Extra law enforcement officers will be present on Iowa roadways July 1–7, 2015, watching for impaired drivers. Plan how to get

home safely before leaving for the celebration. Arrange for a ride or call a taxi.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports in 2013, the most recent year in which data is available, 512 people were killed, nationwide in motor vehicle crashes over the Fourth of July holiday (5 p.m. July 3 to 6

a.m. July 8).

One hundred and ninety-nine of those deaths, or 39 percent, occurred in crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

More than 20 percent of the impaired drivers involved in those fatal crashes had a BAC of 0.15 or higher.

The incidence of impaired driving was over three times higher at night than during the day.

Twenty-seven percent of motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes had BACs of 0.08 or higher.

During that same time period, six people were killed on Iowa roadways. Half of those fatal crashes were alcohol-related.

Education Achievements

Doug Alert and Margaret Smith of Ash Grove Farm, rural Hampton, will share the results of a roller crimper trial to kill cover crops at a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day they are hosting on Tuesday, July 7.

Cover crop field day at Ash Grove Farm

Will explore no-till termination method on July 7 near Hampton

HAMPTON — For both conventional and organic farmers, deciding the most effective way to kill a cover crop can be a challenge. Winter-killing, tilling, mowing and herbicides are four common methods, but not all work equally well with all types of cover crops. For organic systems, where herbicides aren’t an option, the challenge can be even greater.

Doug Alert and Margaret Smith operate Ash Grove Farm, where they raise and market organic-feed corn and soybeans; organic-seed soybeans, rye and oats; and hay. Alert and Smith will share the results of a roller crimper trial to kill cover crops at a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day they are hosting on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., near Hampton. The event – “Learning Together: Evaluating a Cover Crop Terminator” – is free and open to anyone.

Alert and Smith have used tillage to kill the cover crops in their organic crop rotation for years. Recently, however, they started wondering about alternatives to tilling, which, while effective, can also damage soil health and reduce the weed control and nitrogen-holding benefits of a cover crop. Last year, they decided to do a pilot project on their farm using a modified rolling cornstalk chopper to crimp and terminate hairy vetch before corn.

The field day is sponsored by Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), and Organic Crop Improvement Association International.

Attendees will get to view the results of using the modified rolling cornstalk

crimper – and Alert and Smith hope guests will help evaluate this method and weigh in on whether it is worthy of broader adoption.

“We want field day attendees to help us decide if this pilot demonstration is an effective practice,” Smith said.

“The cornstalk chopper worked pretty well on the hairy vetch, but we probably should have rolled it twice. We had good kill in some areas, and not as good in others.”

Alert and Smith will also talk about no-tilling corn into hairy vetch, and discuss transitioning to organic production. Following this, participants may travel to another field site to view and discuss first-year transition to organic, and non-winter-hardy cover crops – including Southern Belle red clover and crimson clover – in oats.

In addition to their row-crop, hay and small-grains enterprises, Alert and Smith run a cow herd and market calves through conventional markets. They also have two teenage sons involved in the farm. One farrow-to-finishes pigs, marketed through Niman Ranch; the other raises a flock of Katahdin sheep.

Directions from Hampton: Drive 1.5 miles east on state Highway 3 to Raven Avenue and go south for 1.25 miles to 135th Street. The farm is one-tenth of a mile east on 135th Street.

Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2015 field day season features 40 field days around Iowa. All field days are open to the public, and most are free to attend. The guide is available online at practicalfarmers.org, or contact the PFI office at 515-232-5661 to request a printed copy.

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University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to spring grads

CEDAR FALLS—New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa.

A * preceding a name indicates “graduated with honors,” ** means “graduated with high honors,” and *** means “graduated with highest honors” Area students who received honros or degrees are: Aplington: Koby Capper, Master of Arts in Education, Elementary Education Samantha Heitland, Bachelor of Arts, History Brandon Schipper, Master of Arts, Psych: Indstrl-Orgnztnl 5th Yr Bristow: **Julia Lewis, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Clarksville: Laura Johnson, Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, Middle Level Educ Dual Major New Hartford: Alyssa Plunkett, Master of Social Work, SW: 2-Year Trauma Informed Prac Parkersburg:

*Alexander Lorsung, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Eng Technology(EET) Connor McDaniel, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology Emily Van Dyk, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Teaching Shell Rock: Faithe Guyer, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Teaching and Bachelor of Music, Music Education: Instrumental Jordan Krull, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management.

UNI names area students to spring dean’s list

CEDAR FALLS—Below are the area students named to the Spring 2015 semester dean’s list at the University of Northern Iowa.

To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12 hours of graded work during the semester. On the 4.0 system, an A is worth four points; a B, three points; a C, two points, and a D, one point.

Allison: Crystal Crawford, Erin Mulder, Kenzie Siemans; Aplington: Megan Eiklenborg, Samantha Heitland, Tayler Nevenhoven, Kaylea Terrill; Bristow: Benjamin Groen, Julia Lewis; Clarksville: Jacob Bartlett, Caleb Ciavarelli, Hannah Thompson, Alison Wedeking; Dumont: Katelyn Nolte; Greene: Riley Christensen, Lisa Feldman, Avery Johnson; New Hartford: Kayleigh Cuvelier, Elizabeth Philipp; Parkersburg: Alexander Lorsung, Connor McDaniel, Alexis Yost; Plainfield: Blake Wedeking; Shell Rock: Amber Drilling.

Kirkwood dean’s list

CEDAR RAPIDS—Kirkwood Community College has released its dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

Samuel Hinde of New Hartford earned this distinction.

Bulletin Board IN BUTLER COUNTY

WHO: Allison-Bristow Class of 1960 alumni WHAT: Gathering to ride on a float in the Wilder Day Parade WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 WHERE: Butler County Fairgrounds

ONE COUNTY AWAY

WHO: Charles City Chamber of Commerce WHAT: 4th of July Celebration WHEN: Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5; includes on July 3 Kids Day; July 4, 5k, Floyd County Fair Queen Crowning, Charles City Fine Arts Hall of Fame ceremony, Spin-tacular basketball event with Crevier family; July 5, Bill Riley Talent Show, Municipal Band (additional music throughout) WHERE: Central Park, Charles City, and around town. Visit www. charlescitychamber.com or call 641228-4234 for details.

WHO: North Central Iowa Genealogical Society presents Rod Hungerford WHAT: Native American program

part II (continued from January). Using tribal enrollment records and other sources for native genealogy.

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 WHERE: Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake WHO: The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum WHAT: A new temporary exhibit, 365 & Counting: Iowans in the Vietnam War WHEN: Opening July 14, 2015. On display a year, closing July 16, 2016.

WHERE: 503 South Street, Waterloo WHO: Two-Cylinder Tractor Club WHAT: 25th Anniversary Expo WHEN: July 16 – 18; Thursday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, July 17, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: National Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo HOW MUCH: Adults $5 (per day) Children 12 and under free (with adult) John Deere employees and retirees are free (with ID)

Boomgarden Wangler on graduates from Oklahoma U Indians Hills president’s OTTUMWA—Indian Hills Com- honor roll munity College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2015 spring term.

Nikki Boomgarden of Allison has received an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Science degree from Indian Hills Community College.

Oklahoma City University announces that Jaclyn Wangler of Parkersburg has been named to president’s honor roll for the Spring 2015 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the president’s honor roll requirements.

Thank You

On behalf of the City of Dumont and our residents we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the many volunteers from Dumont, Butler County and surrounding areas who helped in any way to remove the tree debris resulting from Monday’s storm.

We especially appreciate the equipment and manpower provided by the Butler County Road Department as well as all the volunteers with trucks, trailers, saws and a helping hand.

It was amazing to see and words cannot express our sincere gratitude to ALL!! Thank you!!

Mayor and City Council of Dumont

Allison Meals on Wheels

Monday, July 6: Fish filet, mashed potatoes, trio vegetables, cake Tuesday, July 7: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, tomatoes & cucumbers, melon Wednesday, July 8: Pork roast, sweet

potatoes & apples, green & wax beans, pudding Thursday, July 9: Chicken over biscuit, broccoli cuts, mandarin oranges Friday, July 10: Cheese maid rite, dill pickles, potato salad, fruit crisp

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, July 6: A: Lemon Pepper Chicken, Roasted Potato Medley, Seasoned Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Rocky Road Pudding B: Chef Salad, Juice, No Salt Crackers, Rocky Road Pudding, Asst. Salad Dressing Tuesday, July 7: A: Turkey w/Orange Cranberry Sauce, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Green Peas, Multi Gran Bread, Margarine, Orange B: Tuna Salad, Corn Salad, Mixed Bean Soup, Multi Grain Bread, Margarine, Orange Wednesday, July 8: A: Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Frost-

ed Cake B: No Alternate Thursday, July 9: A: Herb Crusted Pork, Baked Sweet Potato, Lima Beans, Cornbread, Margarine, Mandarin Oranges B: Pineapple, Baked Sweet Potato, Lima Beans, Cornbread, Margarine, Mandarin Oranges Friday, July 10: A: Beef Spaghetti Casserole, Mixed Salad, Dressing, Seasoned Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Peach Cranberry Crisp B: Honey Dijon Glazed Pork, Mixed Salad, Dressing, Seasoned Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Peach Cranberry Crisp

Hampton-Dumont Schools

Breakfast & Lunch Menus Summer Food Program/H-D High School Cafeteria

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Served Free for ages 1 to 18!

There is a charge for all adults: Breakfast $2.50/Lunch $4.00. 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, July 6: Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, fruit; Lunch: Chili crispito, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, fruit Tuesday, July 7: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage patty, juice; Lunch: Weiner wink, chips, baked beans, fruit Wednesday, July 8: Breakfast: Cheese omelet, toast, fruit; Lunch:

Chicken strips, sandwich, mashed potatoes, watermelon Thursday, July 9: Breakfast: Breakfast bites, fruit; Lunch: Walking taco, corn, apple wedges Friday, July 10: Breakfast: French toast sticks, smokies, juice; Lunch: Cheeseburger/bun, French fries, fresh broccoli & cauliflower, fruit

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, July 6: Hot dog/bun, baked cheese/lettuce, pears beans, peaches Thursday, July 9: Corn dog, corn, Tuesday, July 7: Nacho supreme, apple salsa, peas, strawberries Friday, July 10: Spaghetti w/meat Wednesday, July 8: Turkey wrap, sauce, lettuce salad, pineapple

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SOCIAL NEWS

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Clubs & Meetings AVERY-SLIGHT AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY #393 The Avery-Slight American Legion and Auxiliary of Shell Rock, Unit 393 will hold their annual members potluck at 6:00 p.m. on July 8 at the Boyd Community Building in Shell Rock.

Honored guests will be World War II Veterans that are members of the unit and their families. The veterans that have been invited and will be introduced and recognized for their service are: Chuck Cain, Henry Neuhaus, and Marvin Reynolds. Marvin Hagen a resident of the Marshalltown Veterans Home will be visited on a separate occasion.

The potluck is an annual event of the Legion and Auxiliary and provides the members an opportunity for fellowship and social time. Members are asked to call Carol Heckman at 885-4413 if they have questions. ________ BUTLER/FRANKLIN COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Butler and Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will have their annual joint meeting on Friday evening, July 10, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilder Park Shelter House on Hwy. 3 just East of Allison.

The agenda includes: District activities, NRCS report, CRP Plans & revisions, CSP, EQIP, and State and REAP cost share applications. The meeting is open to the public. ________ WRITERS GROUP Writers Group will meet a week later this month, on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Allison Public Library. Anyone who loves writing is welcome. This month’s writing challenge: Picnics. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Robyn Mulder at 319-267-2639.

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Local students gain new perspectives during cooperative trip to Washington D.C.

Betty and Wayne Endelman

60th Anniversary Open House Planned

Wayne and Betty Endelman are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at Tendrils Rooftop Garden in Waverly.

They were married July 3, 1955 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville.

Wayne is retired from Terex in Waverly and Betty is retired from Clarksville Nursing Home in Clarksville.

Their children are Greg and Veronica Endelman, Mark and Martha Endelman, Todd and Trish Endelman and Heidi and Brian Schneider. They have 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

The couple requests no gifts, only your presence at the open house. Tendrils Rooftop Gardens is located at the Waverly Health Center, 312 9th St. SW, Waverly, use the Red entrance.

Hawkeye Community College spring dean’s list WATERLOO – Hawkeye Community College announces the dean’s list for the spring semester. The dean’s list is official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.

The following students are on the dean’s list for the spring semester: ALLISON: Sarah Bell, Alexander Cutshall, Shawna Graser, Morgan Hagen, Marisa Speedy CLARKSVILLE: Kayla Mennenga, Jessica Muttart PARKERSBURG: Jonathan Abkes;

Dexter Cox, Austin Delucia, Jessica DeLucia, Travis Nieman PLAINFIELD: Samantha Birkholz, Taylor Haut, Shelby Robbins SHELL ROCK: Emmaline Borgwardt, Danica Raven J Fernandez, Andrew Nichols, Michael Sands To make the dean’s list, an individual must be a full-time student and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semesters with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better for courses taken at Hawkeye.

ALLISON — Kelsey Poppe of Ionia and Allison Little of Tripoli represented Butler County REC in mid-June as part of the national Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. They traveled to the nation’s capital with a delegation of 35 students and five chaperones, representing not-for-profit electric cooperatives across Iowa.

Poppe, a senior at Nashua-Plainfield High School, is the daughter of Gary and Rhonda Poppe. Little, a senior at Tripoli High School, is the daughter of Robert and Deborah Little.

Since 1958, Iowa’s electric cooperatives have been sending student leaders to the nation’s capital each summer where they get a look at the political process, also touring national museums, monuments and memorials.

Students learn more about the role of not-for-profit electric cooperatives in American history — in providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable power to member-owners.

“We’re proud to support this youth leadership program as we educate a new generation of co-op member-owners,” said Craig Codner, CEO, Butler County REC. “I would definitely go back again if I could,” Kelsey Poppe said. “It was wonderful to visit all the memorials and museums and just meeting new people on the Youth Tour. Learning about co-ops and how they work was

From left, Kelsey Poppe and Allison Little in Washington, D.C. interesting as well!” creation. For more information, visit The national Youth Tour program is www.youthtour.coop or www.butlercoordinated by statewide electric co- rec.coop. operative associations and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Poppe was sponsored by all of Iowa’s participating electric cooperatives as the at-large representative. Little was sponsored by Butler County REC. Students were selected to attend based on their community involvement, interest in government and academic performance.

Each year, students are selected for this program by their local electric cooperative. Nearly 50,000 students have participated in this program since its

Waverly Health Center to host events WAVERLY – Waverly Health Center (WHC) will host the following events the week of July 5 thru 11: • Tuesday, July 7, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. This group meets monthly and is designed to provide education and support to caregivers as they care for their loved one. Caregivers are now encouraged to bring their loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia to share in a separate music therapy session, led

by Kara Rewerts, MT-BC, WHC’s board-certified music therapist. No musical background is needed.

- 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Prediabetes 101.

Plan to attend if you have diabetes in your family, or if you have been told you have borderline diabetes.

• Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to Noon – Parkinson’s Caregiver and Support Group. Please plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by Parkinson’s disease.

All events are free and will be held in Tendrils Rooftop Garden on the WHC campus.

Please park in the Red Lot and enter through the Tendrils Rooftop Garden event entrance, located south of the Center Pharmacy drive-up.

July Packages offered for SHARE July food packages are now available to order - purchase one, all or any combination. Place your order before July 10 with food pickup set for either July 24 or 25.

(A) Best Value Package $25.00 “save up to 50% on your groceries” includes 28 oz. Farmland smoked ham, 1.25 lb. fully cooked grill marked chicken breast strips, 13 oz. fully cooked grilled hamburgers, 12 oz. Hormel Little Sizzlers sausage links, 18 oz.

Dulce de Leche roll (fluffy vanilla cake with creamy caramel filling); (B) Grocery Package $13.50 “purchase with an (A) to double your fruit and vegetables” includes fresh seasonal

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Hormel Little Sizzlers sausage links; (D) Delmonico Steak Box $20.00 Includes 4 - 12 oz. USDA choice boneless beef Delmonico (rib eye) steaks; (E) Bacon Box $36.00 “blt time” includes 16 - 12 oz. packages center cut

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Brase receives Nelle E. Thompson award

The American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 of Shell Rock has selected Haley Brase to be its recipient of the Nelle E. Thompson Memorial Merit Award.

Haley is a 2014 graduate of WaverlyShell Rock High School. She has been attending Iowa State University since graduating, majoring in journalism and communication.

During high school she participated in high school soccer, CVYSA competitive soccer, book club, National Honors Society, student counsel (secretary of her class) and did many volunteer activities such as teacher aide at Faith Lutheran Vacation Bible School, Cedar Bend Humane Society, Salvation Army bell ringer, and greeter at her church.

During the year, she has received awards from National Honors Society, Betty Miller Scholarship, Nelle E. Thompson Memorial Award and an ISU grant.

Haley is the daughter of Paul and Rondalyn Brase. Her grandfather is Merlyn Busching who served in the Army from 1952 to 1954.

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Arts, rec investments boost economy, middle class

Iowa’s great quality of life is bolstered by arts, culture and recreation.

These opportunities are important to community development, enriching local amenities and attracting young professionals. In addition, they create jobs, draw investments and stimulate the economy through tourism.

Travel spending in Iowa totaled $7.8 billion in 2013, an increase of 1.3 percent over 2012. This spending supports 65,400 jobs and close to $1.2 billion in payroll income.

According to a report on the economic impact of Iowa travel in 2013, Franklin County generated $12 million in travel expenditures, with 70 workers in the county earning more than $1 million. Butler County took in almost $9 million from travel, with 30 workers earning about $680,000. Cerro Gordo County boasted $187 million in travel expenditures, with 1,470 workers earning close to $25 million.

The investments the Legislature made this year will help ensure the attractiveness and vitality of Iowa communities by providing great things to do, see and learn. We’re preserving and

Shell Rock two big steps closer to new Emergency Services building Contributed by Ursula Hoegsberg Shell Rock is two big steps closer to its new Emergency Services building becoming a reality.

This is thanks to two generous grants, one for $14,000 from the Butler County Community Foundation (BCCF) and one for $25,000 from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association (BHCGA), which together helped raise the funds far above the 60 percent mark.

Since then, several other grants have come in, including a matching grant from the Shell Rock Community Trust. Recent fundraising events have helped to exceed the 90 percent goal line. Epley Brothers Hybrids most recently made a “significant contribution,” as announced on Tuesday, June 16.

The new building will do more than store modern fire and ambulance equipment. It will also shelter the community in a disaster.

The Emergency Services building committee expects to reach its fundraising goal in time for the groundbreaking ceremony.

The community is asked to join in the groundbreaking — at 4:30 p.m. July 4 at the North Cherry Street building site — a part of Shell Rock’s many festivities that day, Mayor Larry Young said.

Robyn Holden, who chairs the Emergency Services building fun-

draising committee, said the timing of both grants could not have been better in order to maintain the enthusiasm of the residents of Shell Rock and surrounding rural townships.

The application for one of the annually awarded BCCF grants is also a prerequisite before an organization can apply for a BHCGA grant.

Jeff Kolb, Executive Director of the Butler County Development Corporation and the local administrator of the BCCF grants, said that the $14,000 grant is one of the largest grants ever awarded by the BCCF. The award reflects the support that Butler County and surrounding rural townships have given to this community betterment project. The county support, the united support of the various city departments in Shell Rock, local civic organizations and individuals that have helped design this project and fundraise for it, were also a decisive factor in the BHCGA funding approval in May for the $25,000 grant.

In fall 2014, the committee raised $100,000 in three months through community events and donations from individuals, local businesses and organizations.

This has been a community effort all along, so anyone is invited to participate in the groundbreaking, a news release states.

Bring a shovel.

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Yard and Garden–

Growing Beautiful Bearded Iris AMES, Iowa -- It’s a magical time when bearded irises unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Bearded iris is among the most elegant, and easy to grow, flowers of spring. Follow these tips from horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to maintain a colorful, attractive iris planting. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or call 515-294-3108.

How do I care for bearded irises after they are done blooming?

As soon as bearded irises are done blooming, remove the spent flowers.

Removal of the spent flowers improves the appearance of the plants and prevents seed pod formation. Cut off the flower stalk at its base when all the flowers on the stalk have faded. Bearded irises require little care during the summer months. In late fall or early spring, remove the dead iris foliage. This helps to control leaf spot and iris borer.

My bearded irises are no longer blooming well. Why? The bearded irises may need to be divided. Bearded irises should be divided every three to five years as the plants quickly become overcrowded and don’t bloom well. July or August is the best time to dig, divide and transplant bearded irises.

Lack of sunlight could be another possibility. Bearded irises bloom best in full sun. (Plants need at least six hours of direct sun per day for best flowering.) Plants in partial shade may not bloom well and should be transplanted to a sunny site.

How do I divide bearded irises?

Bearded irises grow from thick, underground stems called rhizomes.

In July or August, carefully dig up the iris clumps with a spade. Cut back the leaves to one-third their original height. Wash the soil from the rhizomes and roots with a steady stream of water. Then cut the rhi-

zomes apart with a sharp knife. Each division should have a fan of leaves, a healthy rhizome and several large roots. Discard all diseased or insect damaged rhizomes.

Bearded irises perform best in fertile, well-drained soils and full sun.

In clay soils, incorporate compost or sphagnum peat moss into the soil prior to planting. When planting bearded irises, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rhizome and roots. Build a mound in the center of the hole. Place a rhizome on top of the mound and spread the roots in the surrounding trench. Then cover with soil. When planted, the rhizome should be just below the soil surface.

Finally, water each plant thoroughly.

To obtain a good flower display, plant at least three rhizomes of one cultivar in a group. Space the rhizomes 12 to 24 inches apart.

How do I control grasses in my iris bed?

Annual grasses, such as crabgrass and foxtail, can be controlled by hand pulling. Perennial grasses, such as quackgrass, are much more difficult to control as they spread via underground stems or rhizomes. (All of the rhizomes must be completely destroyed to control quackgrass.)

When confronted with an iris bed infested with quackgrass, one option is to dig up the irises in July or August and replant them in a different (weed-free) location. Another option is to dig up the irises in July or August, set the irises in a shady location, and then dig up the grass and carefully remove the rhizomes and other plant parts. Dig up the area two or three times over a three to four-week period, each time removing any rhizomes visible in the soil.

Replant the irises in their original location after thorough eradication efforts. Quackgrass cannot be controlled by hand pulling. Herbicides are not a practical control measure for home gardeners.

enhancing Iowa’s cultural resources and recreation experiences through: • Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT) Grants, which go to recreational, cultural, entertainment and educational attractions.

• Community Cultural Grants, which support job creation for Iowans who contribute to the cultural vitality of our state.

• Iowa Great Places, which brings together resources to help communities, regions and neighborhoods enhance what makes them unique.

• Investing in the arts, cultural endeavors and historic preservation through a variety of initiatives at Iowa’s Department of Cultural Affairs.

• Improving the Iowa State Fair and our county fairs, which offer local fun and a celebration of our state’s agricultural heritage.

• Providing $16 million for REAP,

Iowa’s popular Resource Enhancement and Protection Program for our natural and cultural resources.

• Creating a statewide trail system of rivers and lakes that is fun, safe and interesting for outdoor enthusiasts.

• Recreational trails funding to establish hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling and horseback riding routes throughout the state.

Reach Iowa Sen. Amanda Ragan, DMason City, at the Senate Switchboard, 515-281-3371, at home, 641-4240874, 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.

specified and anybody that has ever Internet, but there are also plenty of spent time on the Internet knows that people out there with nothing but good conversations can be like a puzzle you will for their fellow man. It shouldn’t be t.k.fischer@hotmail.com put together after the fact. too much to ask that people stop for a Unfortunately for Cook, the thread moment and take the time to figure out is which. itself has been deleted andFischer it seems no- forwhich Travis is a writer Mid America Publishing body bothered to screenshot anything Which brings us to the next absurdity. but the supposedly offensive comment. The Confederate flag.

So now we’re left with two equally Now let’s make a few things clear plausible scenarios. here. The Confederate battle flag is a 1. A racist firefighter said something symbol of racism, designed by what horrific during a time of a national trag- would today be considered a white suedy and is now facing the consequenc- premacist, and flown in a Civil War that was absolutely about maintaining slaves of his actions.

2. A perfectly nice guy wanted to en- ery. courage support of a good deed and has On the other hand, and this is cerhad his whole life destroyed because he tainly a terrible week to point this out, wasn’t specific enough with his nouns. but it’s not as though there haven’t been I know nothing about Cook to make some truly atrocious acts committed me believe in one over the other. Nei- under Old Glory. American history is ther do any of the people who have not all Liberty Bells and cherry trees. never met the man, but have called for When we fly the Stars and Stripes, we his head based on the assumed context have to take the bad with the good, and of an eleven word sentence. But that’s try to be better in the future than we were in the past. not stopping them.

Nor is it stopping the clickbait In- I assume that at least some of the peoternet news sites from posting head- ple with a fondness for the Confederate lines like “Texas Firefighter Fired For flag feel the same way.

Praising Accused Charleston Shooter I can understand why some people Dylann Roof.” You’ll notice that while want to take the flag down because of “accused shooter” Roof is still pre- its negative connotations, but I can also sumed innocent until proven guilty in a understand why some people would court of law, no such courtesy is given like to leave it up, in spite of those negato Cook in the court of public opinion. tive connotations. I don’t have a strong Instead, a potentially out-of-context opinion on the subject either way. post is shaped to fit a pre-established But Apple apparently does, because narrative and unleashed onto the web they’ve joined other businesses in pullfor maximum outrage (and web-traffic) ing everything that might display the potential.

Confederate flag from their stores.

Thanks to the outrage machine jump- Including a series of Civil War based ing the gun, we’ll probably never know mobile games. what Cook’s true intent was. What we Once again, context gets thrown out do know is that, once again, Internet the window in favor of a mindless, remobs will stumble over each other actionary judgment. to demand justice for their righteous I understand Alabama Governor Robcause, whether or not it’s actually nec- ert Bentley’s decision to remove the essary.

Confederate flag from capitol grounds.

There’s no shortage of terrible people It only took 150 years, but it looks like willing to post horrible things on the at least one southern state is finally will-

ing to admit that they lost the Civil War. I can even understand why Warner Bros. would decide that future “Dukes of Hazzard” merchandise will no longer feature the flag design on the roof of the General Lee, even though I’d personally give higher priority to staying true to the source material.

But to remove a game about the Civil War because it displays the Confederate flag is throwing the baby out with the bathwater. It shows that Apple decided to do something without understanding why, and as a result they inadvertently attempted to whitewash away a history that should be remembered and studied, not hidden away and forgotten.

This obviously didn’t happen because Apple thought that denying the existence of the Civil War would somehow improve race relations. It happened because somebody hastily acted without thinking things through.

Simply targeting the flag was the easy way out. They boiled down a complicated issue to “flag = bad,” which let them skip critical thinking and make a blanket judgment without further inspection. And, like every other shortcut to otherwise noble goals, it failed spectacularly.

(In between writing this and it being ready for print Apple has reinstated some of the removed games, showing that critical thinking can overcome thoughtless reaction, it just takes more time.)

At the end of the day, a flag is just a flag. It’s what you do with it that matters. Important issues cannot be solved with quick fixes and even in matters of race, the world isn’t black and white.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing, but you don’t have to be a reporter to make sure things are put in their proper context.

The importance of context

By Travis Fischer I know I said I was going to review the Democratic primary contenders this week, but the tragic shooting in Charleston has brought up an issue that I strongly feel needs to be addressed.

Not about race, or gun control, or even flags; but about context and how it gets lost in people’s haste to be righteous.

Such is the case of Kurtis Cook, now a former volunteer firefighter of Mabank, TX. On the Facebook page of a South Carolina newspaper’s story on the Charleston shooting, Cook wrote, “He needs to be praised for the good deed he has done.”

That sounds pretty terrible, and it didn’t take long for Cook’s statement to spread across the Internet like wildfire.

If you Google “Kurtis Cook Screenshot,” you’ll find a screenshot of his Facebook post followed immediately by somebody posting Cook’s personal information and a caption that says “This man is praising Dylann Roof.

Let’s call & get him fired!”

And that’s exactly what happened.

Within a matter of hours Cook was dismissed from the fire department and the rest of his life got turned upside down.

I’d say it was just rewards for somebody posting something so terrible during a time of national tragedy, but it’s not entirely clear that’s what happened.

In an interview with his local TV station, Cook says that he was responding not to the news of the shooting itself, but to another comment in the thread about somebody donating money to the victims. If true, that puts Cook’s statement in an entirely different context.

One that people should have looked for before ruining a man’s life.

“He needs to be praised for the good deed he has done,” are the exact words Cook posted. Neither the name of the subject nor the deed in question are

Age of The Geek

Severe weather conditions rolled through Iowa last week DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of kles. On the other end of the spectrum Agriculture Bill Northey commented Waukee reported 7.98 inches of rain.

Iowa Crops & Weather Report on the Iowa Crops and Weather report The statewide average precipitation released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“The strong storms and heavy rains that rolled through Iowa last week have stressed crops, flooded some fields and limited farmers’ ability to get needed work done. Spraying weeds, side-dressing fertilizer, making hay and other activities were all slowed by the wet weather. Some farmers in Southwest and South Central Iowa may be forced to take prevented-planting coverage on some fields they will not be able to plant before July 1,” Northey said.

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ia.

The report summary follows here: CROP REPORT Severe weather conditions rolled through Iowa this week as high winds, isolated hail, and plenty of rain occurred during the week ending June 28, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Statewide there were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey

included cutting hay, herbicide and fungicide applications, and some nitrogen side dressing. Excessive moisture is stressing some crops, causing small drowned-out areas, and preventing farmers from controlling weeds.

Topsoil moisture levels rated to 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 68 percent adequate and 31 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 26 percent surplus.

In southwest and south central Iowa farmers have begun to file prevented plantings for any remaining corn and soybean acreage. Eighty-three percent of the corn crop was rated good to excellent. Soybean emergence reached 96 percent, 11 days behind 2014. Soybean condition rated 78 percent good to excellent this week. With 90 percent of the oat crop headed or beyond, conditions declined slightly to 81 percent good to excellent.

Hay condition fell to 70 percent good to excellent this week due to wet conditions. The first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 83 percent complete. The second cutting reached 9 percent, one

week behind average. Pasture condition rated 81 percent good to excellent. Muddy feedlots and increased insect pressure elevated livestock stress levels.

IOWA PRELIMINARY WEATHER SUMMARY

By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Iowa endured a very wet and stormy week. Thunderstorms were widespread on Monday (22nd), Wednesday (24th) into Thursday (25th) morning, Friday (26th) and over eastern Iowa on Sunday (28th).

High winds raked much of northern Iowa on Monday (22nd) morning, with additional severe storms over south central Iowa on Monday afternoon. Hail and high winds were also reported over parts of southwest, south central and east central Iowa on Wednesday (24th). Torrential rains fell over portions of central and south central Iowa on Wednesday night with widespread flooding. However, parts of northwest and southwest Iowa saw only light amounts of rain with Sidney and Shenandoah recording only sprin-

total was 2.13 inches, or nearly double the weekly normal of 1.17 inches.

Meanwhile temperatures averaged from one degree above normal over southwestern Iowa to three degrees above normal over the northeast with a statewide average of 2.0 degrees subnormal. Temperature extremes varied from a Wednesday afternoon high of 94 degrees at Clarinda to a Tuesday morning low of 51 degrees at Elkader.

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Church Directory

ACKLEYWashington 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.

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, July 5: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday, July 8: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship Allison Congregational Church Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship Service St. James Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, Coffee/Fellowship Following Worship Thursday, July 9: 10:15 a.m.

Worship & Communion at Allison Rehabilitation Center Saturday, July 11: 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle Elm Spring; 5 p.m. Supper and Cowboy Worship Service at Wilder Park; 6 p.m. Worship Service, Jim Meyer & Jim Gates will Conduct the Worship Service 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, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Fellowship Monday, July 6: 5 a.m. Holy Fitness; 4:15 p.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 & 8 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at The Corner Tuesday, July 7: 5 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, July 8: 5 a.m. Holy Fitness; 4:15 p.m. Holy Fitness; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Corner is Open for Middle School Students Thursday, July 9: 5 a.m. Holy Fitness Friday, July 10: 5 a.m. Holy Fitness; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Corner is Open for Middle School Students APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, July 5: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, July 8: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, July 5: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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 JULY & AUGUST WORSHIP TIMES Every Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. and 2nd Sunday @ 10 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship/ Communion.

Tuesday, July 7: 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday, July 8: 10:30 a.m.

Communion @ CNH. Thursday, July 9: 7 p.m. Council Meeting.

Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. Worship/Communion.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Thursday, July 2: 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship.

Sunday, July 5: 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion; Coffee Time; 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service.

Monday, July 6: 1 p.m. Dorcas Circle.

Wednesday, July 8: 7 p.m. MidWeek Worship.

New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays Sunday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, July 5: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, July 8: 10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, July 10: 9 a.m. Mom’s Bible Study (childcare available).

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church (641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet BRISTOWSunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Sunday Bristow Church of Christ School for ages 3 through High Justin Briney, Minister School; 10 a.m.

Worship (nursery Ph: 641-775-3301 Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Coffee and care provided), Communion on the goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for first Sunday of each month.

Mondays: 1st Monday of the all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Women (RCW) Reformed Church, Bristow Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Kesley Presbyterian Church Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 Pastor Tamara Entin p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School Cell: 515-293-0928 Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 Home: 515-532-2274 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Sunday, July 5: 9:30 a.m. WorshipT:3.75”Group for 8th-12th grade) at Kesley

GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, July 5: 10 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship with Traditional Holy Communion, 10 a.m., Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday, July 8: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Thursday, July 9: 9:30 a.m.

WELCA General Meeting-Faith, Vision & Glory Circle Saturday, July 11: 6 p.m. Worship NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, July 5: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Coffee Hour; Women’s Fellowship.

PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, July 5: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. 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, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship.

PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship.

ROSEVILLESt. 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, July 5: 10 a.m. Ecumenical Worship Service @ McCague Park. Double J Wranglers to provide spiritual music.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, July 5: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANAS-Bible 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, July 4: 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, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, July 8: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

VILMARSt. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible.

Saturday, July 4: 7 a.m. Prayer at Elm Springs Sunday, July 5: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Coffee and Fellowship Tuesday, July 7: 12 Noon, Women are Meeting at the Rustic Brew for Lunch & Fellowship Thursday, July 9: 7 p.m. Council Meeting WAVERLYSt. Mary’s Catholic Church 2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m.

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Audrey I. Stemmerman

Audrey I. Stemmerman, 86, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Dumont, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth E. Martin Health Center in Cedar Falls.

Audrey Irene (Ritzman) Stemmerman, who was born on June 4, 1929, on a farm south of Dumont, the daughter of Vern and Flossie (Truax) Ritzman. Most of her early life was spent in the Dumont vicinity where she was educated. After graduation from Gates Business College in 1949, Audrey was publicly employed for 26 years, first with the Butler Co. Department of Social Welfare, where she served as secretary for 9 years, then in August of 1958, she resigned this position and began work for the Joint County School System of Butler, Bremer and Franklin Counties and served as bookkeeper for 17 years.

On July 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to John F. Stemmerman at the United Methodist Church at Dumont.

The first 16 years of their married life, they lived at Allison where they were both employed. In the fall of 1972, the couple moved to their farm home south of Dumont.

John and Audrey resided on their farm for 20 years, and then John experienced ill health, necessitating them to retire at an early age. They returned to Allison in 1992 to make their home.

Over the years the couple enjoyed traveling. They visited all the states in the United States. They went on a Caribbean cruise, went to the Hawaiian Islands and enjoyed several fishing trips to Canada.

Audrey enjoyed doing volunteer work. She assisted with quilting for missions at Vilmar Church for many years, and also called on people who were sick and confined to their homes. She enjoyed attending her church at Dumont during her lifetime membership of many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Flossie Ritzman. On September 30, 1996, her husband, John, passed away. She was also preceded in death by her sister Verla Penticoff of Hansell, brother, Harold Ritzman of Nashua, brother, Vern Ritzman of Hampton. Surviving is one sister, Marlis Nielsen of Waverly, and a sister-in-law, Naomi Ritzman of Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 29, 2015, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont with burial in the Dumont Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the church or Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.

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In the upper room, as Jesus was teaching his disciples before he would journey to the cross, Jesus talked a lot about love. He told his disciples that the defining principle of his followers is their love. And, he didn’t leave that love a mystery. It is love that gives, sacrifices, and follows after God’s laws.

It is an open heart that cares about the well-being of others. And it is a love that is not free from heartbreak.

In some ways, love is a complicated thing. There are so many people to love, and we have so little to give. But, the more we love, the more love we have to share. It’s like finding out I was going to have a second child. I worried about whether or not I would have enough love to share with both my kids. But, I did and I do. Love multiplies. And, no matter how little we have, God always gives us enough – more than enough love to share with those around us. God showed us the path to love in the perfect gift of Jesus, the One who loved us enough to lay down his life for us. “Amazing love! how can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?”

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RECORDS Butler County Courthouse News

6 • Thursday, July 2, 2015 CIVIL The Butler County Clerk of Court’s Office filed two child support orders the week ending June 26.

Jessica L. Barr, Amarreon Sykes, Daejahnique Williams et al. v. A&E Factory Service LLC, Bradley Merle Heath, Sears & Roebuck Co. Dismissed with prejudice.

Unifund CCR LLC (for CitiBank) v. Patrick M. Dunegan. Judgment for plaintiff for $23,074.18 plus accrued interest of $4,668.52 with 2.24 percent interest yearly from March 12 plus $185 costs.

SMALL CLAIMS Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare v.

Adam James and Holly L. Karsjens, Austinville. Dismissed with prejudice.

DISTRICT COURT Christopher Byron Voges, 33, Clarksville, pleaded guilty on June 24 to assault on a peace officer, a serious misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days jail with credit for time served and placed on one to two years of probation to Department of Corrections on terms including following a substance abuse evaluation, abstaining from alcohol, not entering establishments whose principal income is from alcohol, and was ordered to pay a $315 fine, $110.25 surcharge, $196.50 costs.

Counts one and two were dismissed at the defendant’s costs. A no-contact order remains in effect until June 24, 2016. Clarksville Police charged Voges on Oct. 5, 2014.

Dustin Dunford, 30, Greene, pleaded guilty on June 24 to operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent, an aggravated misdemeanor, for actions the plea states occurred on Feb. 23, 2011, and was sentenced to 23 days in jail with credit for time served, and ordered to pay a $125 law enforcement surcharge and $1,375 costs. A $625 fine, the minimum, was suspended. Butler County Sheriff’s Department charged Dunford on March 7, 2011.

MARRIAGE Abigail Anne Harris, 24, Clarks-

ville to Derek Darwin Feldman, 25, Ionia. Valid June 29, 2015. Applied June 25.

DEATHS June 18 Raymond Van Hauen, 96, Parkersburg. Died June 12. Recorded June 17.

Clinton B. Frank, 84, Parkersburg.

Died June 12. Recorded June 16.

Rita Rae Lodge McBeain, 82, Clarksville. Died June 14. Recorded June 17.

June 26 Howard Oscar Henkle, 81, Clarksville. Died June 20. Recorded June 22.

Grace L. Ihde, 101, Shell Rock.

Died June 20. Recorded June 24.

John Patrick Morris, 73, Aplington. Died June 21. Recorded June 26.

TRANSFERS June 10-June 16 Mortgage assignment: JP Morgan Chase Bank, MERS, United Fidelity Funding Corp. to Carrington Mortgage Services LLC; subd. C Parkersburg Taylors Addition lot 11; 20151364.

Contract assignment: John Henry Osborn Estate, Tina M. Schleder, adm., to Mary Ann Osborn; Greene Traers Second Addition lot six, block one; 2015-1365.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; Greene McClures First Addition, lots 18-20, all in block three; 2015-1366.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; Greene McClures First Addition lot one, block six, also NW’rly 18 1/2 feet Greene McClures First Addition lot two, block six; 2015-1367.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; except Greene Original Town block B; 2015-1368.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; Greene Original Town lots 15 and 16, both block four; 2015-1369.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; River View Estates lot eight

NW 2-93-17; 2015-1370.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; River View Estates lot seven NW2-93-17; 2015-1371.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; lying between railroad and river SW 7-93-16; 2015-1372.

Affidavit of surviving spouse: John H. Osborn to Mary Ann Osborn; N 555 feet etc. NW 18-93-16; 20151373.

Trade name: Aaron Ganfield, Archer Electric to the public; 20151374.

Release: BankIowa to Elizabeth A. and Todd J. Schroeder; lot one SW NE 1-93-17; 2015-1375.

Mortgage: Robert Lahr to Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG); Clarksville Country Club Addition lots 46-50, all in block two; 2015-1376.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Eric C. Wood to Kathleen Diane Gates; Clarksville Community Homes Addition lot eight, block four; 2015-1377, GWH150425.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Ryan and Melissa M. Fischer, Melissa York to Kristina and Anthony S. Madsen; E 62 feet Parkersburg H C & S Addition lot six, block 13; 2015-1378, GWH150426.

Mortgage assignment: MERS, BankIowa to Federal National Mortgage Association; beginning 1320 feet W and 1196 feet N of SE corner NE 2-91-15; 2015-1379.

Not listed: 2015-1380.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Dennis and Vicki R. Seeger to Russell L., Rebecca H. and Thomas E. Newhall; lots 1-3 subd. lying N and W of McManus Addition to Dumont except SE NW 28-92-18, E1/2 lying E of railroad NE 29-92-18, NE E of railroad SW NW 28-92-18, lying E of railroad NW NW 28-92-18; 2015-1381, GWH150427.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Michael J. and Lanette Day to Russell L., Rebecca H. and Thomas E. Newhall; lots 1-3 subd. lying N and W of McManus Addition to Dumont except SE NW 28-92-18, lying E of railroad NW NW 28-92-

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18, E1/2 lying E of railroad NE 2992-18, NE E of railroad SW NW 2892-18; 2015-1382, GWH150428.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Kendall L. and Alaine E. Miller to Russell L., Rebecca H. and Thomas E. Newhall; lots 1-3 subd. lying N and W of McManus Addition to Dumont except SE NW 28-92-18, E1/2 lying E of railroad NE 29-9218, NE E of railroad SW NW 28-9218, lying E of railroad NW NW 2892-18; 2015-1383, GWH150429.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Randall D. and Deborah L. Miller to Russell L., Rebecca H. and Thomas E. Newhall; lots 1-3 subd. lying N and W of McManus Addition to Dumont except SE NW 28-92-18, E1/2 lying E of railroad NE 29-9218, NE E of railroad SW NW 28-9218, lying E of railroad NW NW 2892-18; 2015-1384, GWH150430.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Patricia L. Miller to Russell L., Rebecca H. and Thomas E. Newhall; lots 1-3 subd. lying N and W of McManus Addition to Dumont except SE NW 28-92-18, lying E of railroad NW NW 28-92-18, E1/2 lying E of railroad NE 29-92-18, NE E of railroad SW NW 28-92-18; 20151385, GWH150431.

Not listed: 2015-1386.

Change of title: Lawrence Soldwisch Estate to Darlene M. Soldwisch; S1/2 NW 36-91-15, SW NE except 36-91-15; 2015-1387.

Tax Liens: Iowa Workforce Development to G 3 Golf LLC; 20151388.

Release: Iowa State Bank to John P. and Layla S. Luhring; NE SE 2590-17; 2015-1389.

Change of title: Jeanette Koop Estate to Markley E. Koop; NE NW 9-90-18; S1/2 except NW 9-90-18; 2015-1390.

Release: First Security Bank & Trust Co. to Rachel G. Reysack; N 31 feet Dumont Original Town lot 149; 2015-1391.

Release: People’s Savings Bank to Triple W. Trust, G. A. Cady III, trustee; SE 7-90-18, S1/2 SW fractional 1/4 7-90-18; 2015-1392.

Release: People’s Savings Bank to Helen Wiese, gdn., Marlys Benning,

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gdn., Wilbur Wiese, trustee, G. A. Cady III, trustee; S1/2 SW fractional 7-90-18; 2015-1393.

Proceedings: Allison

City of Allison Council Meeting Monday, June 22, 2015 Regular Meeting: Mayor Henrichs opened the regular meeting of the Allison City Council at 5:45 P.M. Council members present: Blockhus, Davis, Henrichs, Platter. Absent: Cramer. Others present: Justin, Becky, Gavin & Griffin Schrage, Attorney-Josh Moon, Janice Wehrhan, Mike Miner of Butler County Conservation, Sherida Davis, Marty Petersen – City Attorney, Mira S. Cash-BC Trib.

Motion by Henrichs and second by Platter to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

Open Forum: No open forum items.

Consent Agenda: Blockhus made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Henrichs. Those items approved were as follows: Approve minutes from meeting on June 8, 2015 Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

New Business: Justin, Becky, Gavin & Griffin Schrage and their attorney-Josh Moon were present at the meeting. They had asked to be on the agenda to keep their pit bull for medical reasons but their attorney stated that they actually wanted to make an appeal to the original allegation of harboring a dangerous animal. Mr. Moon stated that it was unfair that the City labeled the pit bull as a vicious and dangerous animal. He stated that the Schrage’s dog Izzy has undergone two different temperament evaluations. He asked the Council to review the paperwork presented to them and consider granting a variance that would allow the Schrage’s to be able to keep their dog in the town of Allison. He said by granting a variance - that could save the City a lot of money. He said the Council could impose restrictions at that time that could allow them to keep their dog. He said the Schrage’s have been dealing with the thoughts of moving to be able to live with their dog or give up the dog.

Davis did bring up the fact that the Schrage’s did know before they moved to Allison that pit bulls were not allowed as Becky had indicated that they were aware of that at a previous Council meeting. Davis asked why they asked to be on the agenda for medical reasons when that is not what they were asking at all. Mr. Moon said the Becky does have vertigo and that the dog was trained to help her. Mayor Henrichs stated he had said it to the Schrage’s at a previous meeting and he would reiterate it again “That we can control the dogs through our Ordinance but we cannot control the people and how they train their dogs.” He stated that when we did the Ordinance years ago that we had complaints against pit bulls and that is why the Ordinance was adopted in the first place. Platter asked Mr. Moon what he meant by his comment that it could save the City a lot of money – was he threatening litigation. Mr. Moon said No, he was not implying that at all. Platter also stated that he had been informed by 2 different people that Izzy was reported to have been in the back yard of Brianna Speedy recently. Becky said she was uncertain if possibly the person that was keeping the dog had brought it into town. The Council said they would look over the information and make a decision at a later meeting.

Motion by Blockhus and second by Henrichs to approve Resolution # 15-06.4 – A resolution done annually transferring money received from taxes labeled as emergency money into the general fund. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion

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Wage increases for full time and permanent part time employees were discussed. Blockhus made a motion to approve a 2% increase for full time and permanent part time employees.

Second by Platter. Ayes: Platter and Blockhus.

Nays: Henrichs and Davis.

Discussion ensued about complaints being received about the public works director and whether or not he should receive the same 2% raise. Motion by Davis and second by Henrichs to give full time employees & permanent part time employees a 2% raise with the exception of the public works director getting a 1% raise.

Ayes: Davis & Henrichs. Nays: Platter & Blockhus. Wage Increases were tabled until a further meeting.

A split hackberry tree at 717 4th Street was discussed. Affordable Tree Service had just been in town and cut down several trees in the right of way that were diseased or dangerous and this tree was brought to the Councils attention with an estimate of $1,000 being given to remove the tree. Council decided to wait until next Spring to take care of this tree.

The Council was asked to waive the $75.00 utility deposit for Little Lambs Daycare. The Council decided since this was a non-profit group they would waive the fee.

Mike Miner from the Butler County Conservation Commission asked the Council if they had decided if they wanted to donate to the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail extension from Allison to Bristow. Platter made a motion and second by Henrichs to donate $5,000 to the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail extension with the payments being divided up over the next three years. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

MidAmerican Energy had sent a contract for the City to sign to replace all street light bulbs with LED bulbs with this process being done over the next 10 years. The Council will contact MidAmerican about this project and also check to see if possibly new poles could also be purchased for a Main Street beautification project.

Council was informed that a maintenance worker while mowing at the park hit a camper slide out with the roll bars of the mower and that the claim had been turned in and the owners of the camper had already been contacted by our insurance adjustor.

A concerned citizen was going to read a letter to the Council but was denied a request by the media to not be taped while she read the letter so she declined to do so.

Due to the fact that the City Clerk will be attending school on July 27th, it will be decided at the meeting on July 13 if it will be necessary to hold the second meeting on a different date.

Old Business: Recent information received from the Butler County Auditor’s Office about the amended TIF Area and due to the fact that the City adopted an Ordinance in 2010 along with debt certified to the area in general started the 20 year clock on the City’s ability to draw revenue on that amended district and that the sunset would occur in the fiscal year 2030-2031. The City Clerk was asked to contact Michael Hart, city financial advisor, to explain this to the Council in further detail.

Blockhus made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Second by Henrichs. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

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COURTHOUSE from page 6 Testamentary Trust, Helen Wiese; W1/2 SE 7-90-18; 2015-1394 and -1395.

Release: People’s Savings Bank to Wayne W. Wiese; parcel A SE 7-9018; 2015-1396.

Not listed: 2015-1397.

Easement: Douglas D. Schueler and Tonnie K. Lemon to Butler Co. REC; parcel D in W1/2 SW 4-92-17; 2015-1398.

Mortgage: Popular Properties LLC to Great Western Bank; Parcel I Parkersburg Ind. & Commercial Park PH 1 lot seven; 2015-1399.

Miscellaneous: Popular Properties LLC to Great Western Bank; Parcel I Parkersburg Ind. & Commercial Park PH 1 lot seven; 2015-1400.

Release: MidwestOne Bank to Kurt and Jill Hempen; Parkersburg Klinkenborg Addition lots 1 and 2; 2015-1401.

Release: Denver Savings Bank to Brad and Melannie D. Trees; Parcel I Parkersburg Ind. & Commercial Park PH 1 lot seven; 2015-1402.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Cory Guerin; New Hartford River View Addition lots seven and eight; 2015-1403.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Brandon C. and Kathleen N. Willey; Shell Rock Willow Tree First Addition lot three; 2015-1404 and -1405.

Mortgage: Jared R. and Angela J. Huntington to First National Bank; parcels B and C, both in NW NW 19-90-15; 2015-1406.

Release: MERS to Dale E. and Janet M. Stearns; “incorrect book and page”; 2015-1407.

Release: MERS to Forest and Jacqueline Fleming; W1/2 Clarksville Poisals Addition lots five and eight, both in block 19; 2015-1408.

Deed – miscellaneous: Ronald E. and Judith M. Steere to themselves; S1/2 NE 7-93-17; 2015-1409.

Release: ABN AMRO Mtg. Group Inc., CitiMortgage Inc. to Russell L. and Diana L. Doty; Clarksville Country Club Addition lots 22-26, all in block one; 2015-1410.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to Minnie Oldenburger; Parkersburg lot 102; 2015-1411.

Tax liens: Steel Ridge LLC to Iowa Department of Revenue; 2015-1412.

Tax liens: Tonya D. Dolash to Iowa Department of Revenue; 2015-1413.

Re-contracts and groundwater hazard: Poppens Farms Inc, Bernadine Poppens, president, to Matthew B. and Sara L. Jacobson; parcel D W1/2 22-90-17; 2015-1414, GWH150432.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Cory Guerin to Meinard and Bonnie Koop; New Hartford River View Addition lot seven and E1/2 New Hartford River View Addition lot eight; 2015-1415, GWH150433.

Warranty deed: Andrew and Barbara Aalderks to themselves; S1/2 S1/2 except 33-91-17; 2015-1416.

Proceedings

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON JUNE 16, 2015.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Tom Heidenwirth with members Rex Ackerman and Rusty Eddy present. Also present was Bob Greenlee, Shell Rock, Iowa.

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

Board met with Decat Coordinator Shawna Lebeck to consider Decat Coordination Contract for Fiscal Year 2016. Following discussion, it was moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to authorize Chair to execute said contract. Motion carried.

Time and place for Public Hearing on proposed amendment to the FY2015 County Budget. Present was Engineer John Riherd. Auditor reported no written or oral comments received.

At the close of the Public Hearing, it was moved

by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adopt said amendment as follows.

RECORD OF HEARING AND DETERMINATION ON THE AMENDMENT TO COUNTY BUDGET The County Board of Supervisors met on June 16, 2015, to adopt an amendment to the current County budget as summarized below.

The amendment was adopted after compliance with the public notice, public hearing, and public meeting provisions as required by law.

EXPENDITURES: Roads and Transportation $200,000 WHEREUPON, the Chairperson declared the motion carried and Amendment duly adopted.

RESOLUTION #833 WHEREAS, it was moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to approve the appropriation for the following office: Secondary Roads $200,000 Upon roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Rex Ackerman, Rusty Eddy, Tom Heidenwirth; NAYS: None THEREFORE, be it resolved that the motion was carried.

WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly adopted this 16th day of June, 2015.

ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, County Auditor Staff Meeting was held.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 A.M. to Tuesday, June 23, 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 June 16, 2015.

TJ-CS 27-1

Mortgage: Barbara J. Dilly to Veridian Credit Union; Shell Rock P F A Addition lot eight, and lots nine through 11 except certain portions, all in block two; 2015-1417.

Mortgage: Dean A. and Christena Lynn Wickwire to Veridian Credit Union; Shell Rock Original Town lots eight through 10, all in block 20; 2015-1418.

June 17-June 23 Tax liens: Joseph Worley to Iowa Department of Revenue; 2015-1419.

Release: Federal Land Bank of Omaha, Farm Credit Services of America FLCA to Alvin Thadd Canon; subd. lot three NW SW 24-9218, S1/2 SE 23-92-18; 2015-1420.

Mortgage: Tom B. and Mary J. Hoogestraat to MidwestOne Bank; Parkersburg Johnson Heights Second Addition lot 16; 2015-1421.

Release: Small Business Administration to Sahn W. and Tami L. McLean; N 64 feet lots C and D, Parkersburg Taylors Addition lot eight; 2015-1422.

Re-contracts and groundwater hazard: Mitchell and Jennifer Cashatt to William Heath; Greene Original Town lot four, block 20; 2015-1423, GWH150434.

Mortgage: Kevin L. and Wanda K. Vanmill to First National Bank; tract commencing S1/4 6-90-15; 20151424.

Release: First National Bank to Kevin and Wanda Vanmill; S1/4 corner 6-90-15; 2015-1425.

Mortgage assignment: First National Bank to MERS; S1/4 corner 6-90-15; 2015-1426.

Mortgage: Bruce M. Marsh to Lincoln Savings Bank; parcel C NW 1-93-17; 2015-1427.

Mortgage: Mark A. Wosepka to Veridian Credit Union; parcel D SW NW 12-91-15; 2015-1428.

Mortgage: Taylor Jon Buss to Brittany Elizabeth Buss; SE 36-90-17, NW 36-90-17, NW NW 36-90-17; 2015-1429.

Agreement: Taylor Jon and Brittany Elizabeth Buss to First National Bank; 2015-1430.

Mortgage subordination: United States of America to First National Bank; SE 36-90-17, NW 36-90-17, NW NW 36-90-17; 2015-1431.

Mortgage: Taylor J. and Brittany Elizabeth Buss to First National Bank; SE 36-90-17, NW 36-90-17, NW NW 36-90-17; 2015-1432.

Mortgage: Scott W. and Dawn A. Capper to First Security Bank & Trust Co.; commencing NE corner SE 15-92-15; 2015-1433.

Mortgage: Clarksville Development LLC to Iowa State Bank; S 11 feet lot three and N1/2 lot six, Clarksville Original Town and Courthouse blocks, both in block 18; 2015-1434.

Mortgage: Steven Jon and Beth Ann Spain to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; NE fractional 1/4 NW fractional 1/4 except 3-90-16, parcel B NE fractional 1/4 3-90-16, easement agreement 2011-1231, parcel M SE NE 29-90-16, parcel M NE SE Butler

2015-1448, GWH150437.

Release: City of Allison to David L. and Debra Harre; Allison lot 58; 2015-1449.

Mortgage: David J. and Jodi A. Everts to MidwestOne Bank; N1/2 Parkersburg lot 15; 2015-1450.

Release: Green Belt Bank & Trust to Steven G. Abbas; commencing NE corner 7-91-17; 2015-1451.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Barbara J. Dilly; lot eight, and except E 20 feet of lots nine through 11, all in block two, Shell Rock P F A Addition; 2015-1452.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Jerald W. and Karmella M. Heuer; Clarksville Northview Estate lot nine; 2015-1453.

Not listed: 2015-1454.

Release: First Citizens National Bank to Daniel J. and Trese A. Castle; parcel no. 2 Greene Country View Addition lot seven; 20151455.

Mortgage: Triple W Trust, G. A. Cady III, trustee to Hampton State Bank; S1/2 SW fractional 1/4 except 7-90-18, W1/2 except SE 7-90-18; 2015-1456.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources; easement area nos. 1 and 2 of Wetlands Reserve Program easement 18-91-17; 20151457, GWH150438.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources; W fractional 1/2 NE fractional 1/4 except 1-9118, except NW SE 1-91-18; 20151458, GWH150439.

Release: Wells Fargo Bank N A to Thomas R. Mahler; Parkersburg Original Town lot four; 2015-1459.

Power of attorney: Denny K. Edwards to Connie Kay Edwards, Kirk Edwards; 2015-1460.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Denny K. Edwards and Connie Kay Edwards, power of attorney, to Meyne Farms Inc.; parcel C SE NW 34-93-18; 2015-1461, GWH150440.

Mortgage extension: Nancy J. Fisher to Cedar Falls Community Credit Union; E 63 feet N 22 feet Parkersburg Bemers Addition lot one; 2015-1462.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Brandy M. Gibson to Anthony R. McDowell; W 750 feet S 302.5 feet W1/2 SW 13-90-15; 2015-1463, GWH150441.

Mortgage: Anthony R. McDowell to Veridian Credit Union; W 720 feet S 302.5 feet W1/2 SW 13-90-15; 2015-1464.

Release: MidwestOne Bank, Iowa State Bank & Trust Co., Mahaska State Bank et al. to Brandy Gibson; W 720 feet S 302.5 feet W1/2 SW 13-90-15; 2015-1465 and -1466.

Deed – miscellaneous and groundwater hazard: Donald F. Daiker to Roger A. and Dawn E. Vanetten; Greene lots 18 and 19, block 15; 2015-1467, GWH150442.

Deed – miscellaneous: Matthew W. and Samantha S. Wedeking to Ellen M. Downing, Carlene L. McGee and Sandra J. Pieper; except Greene Thorps Addition lots 18 and 19, both block six; 2015-1468.

Mortgage: Paul Wessels, trustee, Ronald Wessels Trust, Ronald and Colleen S. Wessels to Milledgeville State Bank; except SE 23-90-16; 2015-1469.

Mortgage subordination: Paul Wessels, trustee, Ronald Wessels Trust to Milledgeville State Bank; except SE 23-90-16; 2015-1470.

Affidavit: Kathryn L. Sessler to Allen H. Sessler; S1/2 except parcel A SE 36-91-18; 2015-1471.

Mortgage: Mark and Jodi Bangasser to Veridian Credit Union; S 60

Monday, June 22: • Officers executed four traffic stops and assisted medical personnel with five calls.

• 10:40 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle report in the 32500 block of Orchid Lane, Parkersburg.

• 11:54 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 500 block of Parriott St., Aplington.

Officers arrested Shelea L. McIntire Kastner, 24, of Aplington, for domestic abuse assault. She was held for court.

• 11:56 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of N. Main St. Officers arrested Danny Lee Wildt, 36, of Boone, for assault. He was held to see the judge.

Tuesday, June 23: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and received a report of five controlled burns.

• 1:32 a.m.: Officers arrested

Charles Christopher Condon, 44, of Dumont, for public intoxication in the 600 block of Main St. • 2:44 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of Main St. • 11:50 a.m.: Officers arrested Clay D. Schrage, 38, of Parkersburg on an outstanding warrant for harassment in the 400 block of 3rd St. He was held four court.

• 1:46 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Broadway St., Dumont.

• 7:24 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of Highway 57.

• 7:44 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious activity report near the intersection of Broadway St. and Pine St. • 7:58 p.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 800 block of Florence St., Parkersburg.

• 10:05 p.m.: Officers took a report of suspicious activity in the 1200 block of Florence St., Parkersburg.

• 11:13 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 200 block of Brookside Dr., Parkersburg.

Wednesday, June 24: • Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, assisted two motorists, and received a report of six controlled burns.

• 5:34 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 140th St. and Grand Ave., Bristow.

• 11:46 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 21800 block of Highway 3.

• 3:22 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 16100 block of 245th St. Report was unfounded as subject does not reside at residence.

• 9:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 100 block of N. Main St., Allison.

No report filed.

• 10:33 p.m.: Officers took a missing persons report near the intersection of Terrace Ave. and West Brook St. Thursday, June 25: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and received a report of seven controlled burns.

• 4:41 p.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 500 block of N. 1st St., Greene.

• 7 p.m.: Officers took a fraud re- activity in the 200 block of Pine St. port in the 100 block of N. Main St. • 1:01 a.m.: Officers received a • 9:01 p.m.: Officers arrested Kev- report of suspicious activity in the in Adelmund, 26, of Allison, follow- 27800 block of 195th St. ing a traffic stop near the intersection • 1:48 a.m.: Officers received a of 3rd St. and Locust St., Allison, for report of a suspicious vehicle in the third offense operating while intoxi- 100 block of Cherry St. cated. He was held for court.

• 7:04 a.m.: Officers received a re • 9:40 p.m.: Officers took a bur- port of suspicious activity in the 200 glary report in the 12400 block of block of South St. Highway 3.

• 1:55 p.m.: Officers were called Friday, June 26: to a dog/deer/livestock matter on L • Officers executed four traffic Ave. stops, assisted with a medical call, • 6:30 p.m.: Officers were called assisted a motorist, and received a to a single vehicle property damage report of two controlled burns. accident near the intersection of Jay • 12:14 a.m.: Officers were called Ave. and West Brook St., Aplington. to a family domestic matter in the No damage, no injuries, and no re200 block of Packwaukee St. port filed.

• 2:43 a.m.: Officers took a report • 7:06 p.m.: Officers attempted to of suspicious activity near the inter- execute an arrest warrant for Black section of Highway 3 and Keystone Hawk County in the 800 block of 5th Ave. St. Unable to locate.

• 9:38 a.m.: Officers took a report Monday, June 29: of suspicious activity in Clarksville. • Officers assisted with a medical • 2:43 p.m.: Officers were called to call prior to 8:58 a.m. a dog/deer/livestock matter on Hick- • 7:16 a.m.: Officers were called to ory Ave. a dog/deer/livestock matter near the • 10:19 p.m.: Officers were called intersection of 160th St. and Highto an assault/fight in the 100 block of way 188.

N. Main St. Saturday, June 27: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of eight controlled burns.

• 11:58 a.m.: Officers took a suspicious vehicle report in the 10900 block of 200th Public notices in our newspaper let St., Dumont. everyone know what is happening • 12:40 p.m.: Officers that might affect them. were called to a property damage accident in the 600 Since knowing is so important, we block of E. Washington St., joined the other newspapers in Iowa Shell Rock. and also publish our public notices • 6:39 p.m.: Officers took online at www.iowanotices.org. a burglary report in the 300 block of Main St., Dumont.

You can quickly find notices about • 9:27 p.m.: Officers were things that might affect you no matter called to a property damage where they are printed. accident near the intersecAll notices, in one location, at no tion of Highway 57 and Sincost to you. It is a public service to clair Ave., New Hartford. our readers because we believe in Subject was stuck in the your right to be aware. mud and driver fell asleep.

No damage and no injuries.

Sunday, June 28: • Officers executed nine traffic stops, assisted with a All Iowa public notices in one place... medical call, and received a free, searchable and online report of a controlled burn.

• 12:08 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious

12 For Fiscal Year Ending:

June 16, 2015

June 30, 2015

The County Board of Supervisors met on the date specified immediately above to adopt an amendment to the current County budget as summarized below. The amendment was adopted after compliance with the public notice, public hearing, and public meeting provisions as required by law.

Iowa Department of Management Form 653 A-R Sheet 2 of 2 (revised 05/01/14)

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

Total Budget

Adopted

Total Budget

as Certified

Current

After Current

or Last Amended

Amendment

Amendment

Taxes Levied on Property

1

6,536,776

0

Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year

2

0

0

0

Less: Credits to Taxpayers

3

272,700

0

272,700

Net Current Property Taxes

4

6,264,076

0

6,264,076

Delinquent Property Tax Revenue

5

2,152

0

Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes

6

46,500

0

46,500

Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues

7

777,806

0

777,806

Intergovernmental

8

26,903,341

0

26,903,341

Licenses & Permits

9

27,600

0

27,600

Charges for Service

10

511,056

0

511,056

Use of Money & Property

11

414,707

0

414,707

Miscellaneous

12

180,675

0

180,675

13

35,127,913

0

35,127,913

6,536,776

2,152

Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds

14

0

0

0

Operating Transfers In

15

1,938,060

0

1,938,060

Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales

16

0

0

0

17

37,065,973

0

37,065,973

Public Safety & Legal Services

18

2,261,624

0

2,261,624

Physical Health & Social Services

19

1,545,727

0

1,545,727

Mental Health, ID & DD

20

23,233,722

0

23,233,722

County Environment & Education

21

1,024,925

0

1,024,925

Roads & Transportation

22

4,985,000

200,000

5,185,000

Government Services to Residents

23

790,946

0

790,946

Administration

24

1,838,384

0

1,838,384

Nonprogram Current

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating:

25

2,500

0

2,500

Debt Service

26

546,130

0

546,130

Capital Projects

27

1,660,935

0

1,660,935

28

37,889,893

200,000

38,089,893

Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out

29

Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow

30

0

0

0

31

39,827,953

200,000

40,027,953

Total Expenditures & Other Uses

1,938,060

0

1,938,060

Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses

32

-2,761,980

-200,000

-2,961,980

Beginning Fund Balance - July 1,

33

11,551,535

0

11,551,535

Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting)

34

0

0

0

Fund Balance - Nonspendable

35

0

0

0

Fund Balance - Restricted

36

0

0

0

Fund Balance - Committed

37

0

0

0

Fund Balance - Assigned

38

0

0

0

Fund Balance - Unassigned

39

8,789,555

-200,000

8,589,555

40

8,789,555

-200,000

Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

feet Allison C & M Hoodjers Addition lot 11, also lots 12 and 13; 20151472.

Affidavit: Iowa State Bank to the public; tract commencing at NW corner 29-90-17; 2015-1473.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Chad E. and Staci L. Johnson to Cory and Carli Kotenbrink; Dumont T. A. Dumont Second Addition lot 88; 2015-1474, GWH150444.

Affidavit: Alan Rosendahl to the public; tract commencing NW corner lot 31, 29-90-17; 2015-1475.

Trade name: Heather M. Harms to Little Falcons Nest Daycare; 20151476.

Partial release: Lincoln Savings Bank to Michael E and Dorothy A. Codner; parcel C SW SE 4-92-18; 2015-1477.

Affidavit: Cory L. and Kristy L. Roberts to the public; E1/2 of each lots two and three, both in NE 12-9015; 2015-1478.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Cory L. and Kristy L. Roberts to Chad and Adriane Carlson; E1/2 of each lots two and three, both in NE 12-90-15; 2015-1479, GWH150445.

Mortgage: Anthony R. McDowell to Veridian Credit Union; W 720 feet S 302.5 feet W1/2 SW 13-90-15; 2015-1480.

Survey plat: Ted C. Hoodjer, Hoodjer Land Surveying to Gregory and Cheryle Crow and Chandon Hager; parcel H commencing NW corner NE NW 29-91-17; 2015-1481.

Survey plat: Ted C. Hoodjer, Hoodjer Land Surveying to Jerome and Ruth Bienemann; parcel A commencing SW corner SW 9-93-15, easement; 2015-1482.

Deed – miscellaneous and groundwater hazard: Grace C. Thomason to Carolyn A and Charles R. Thompson; Greene High View Addition lots 16-20; 2015-1483, GWH150446.

Butler County Sheriff’s Report

ON THE AMENDMENT TO COUNTY BUDGET

Total Revenues & Other Sources

7

29-90-16, parcel M SE SE 29-90-16; 2015-1435.

Deed – miscellaneous and groundwater hazard: Joshua J. and Leslie Harding to Joshua K. Despard; Shell Rock lots two and three, block 20; 2015-1436, GWH150435.

Mortgage: Joshua K. Despard to UICCU; Shell Rock lots two and three, block 20; 2015-1437 and -1438.

Tax liens: Galen C. Hoodjer to Iowa Department of Revenue; 20151439.

Unused file number: 2015-1440.

Warranty deed: Chris A. and Lori L. Backer to themselves, William L. and Jill D. Backer; parcel D NW SE 15-92-15; 2015-1441.

Mortgage: Christopher J. and Jennifer A. Miller to State Bank; Clarksville Poisals Addition lots one and four, block 17; 2015-1442.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Daniel J. and Trese A. Castle to Mitchell H. and Patricia A. Nordmeyer; parcel no. 2 Greene Country View Addition lot seven; 2015-1443, GWH150436.

Mortgage: Mitchell H. and Patricia A. Nordmeyer to Lincoln Savings Bank; parcel no. 2 Greene Country View Addition lot seven; 2015-1444 and -1445.

Miscellaneous: Alltel Communications LLC to ATC Sequoia LLC; NE NE 2-91-17; 2015-1446.

Release: Farm Credit Services to Taylor Jon and Brittany Elizabeth Buss; NW 36-90-17, SE 36-90-17; 2015-1447.

Warranty deed and groundwater hazard: Windstream Iowa Communications LLC to CSL Iowa System LLC; N 30 feet of S 82 feet of lots six and seven and N 30 feet of S 82 feet of W 20 feet lot five, all block 75, Aplington Original Town, also commencing SE corner Greene Original Town lot nine block four;

Date budget amendment was adopted:

Subtotal Revenues

Thursday, July 2, 2015 •

8,589,555

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Good start keeps Bearcats rolling ALLISON – A three-run opening inning kept North Butler going through an eventual 8-3 non-conference win over Belmond-Klemme on Tuesday, June 23 at home.

The Bearcats had a big night from Reid Lammers, who went 3-for-4 at the plate, drove in two runs, scored two while stealing three bags.

Coach Travis Miller’s team also got two hits apiece from Dan Mouw, including a big triple, Dalton Nelson and Trae Ulrich.

The run support aided Brandon Heuer to a complete-game victory. Heuer struck out seven and gave up three hits while walking three. All three of the runs he gave up were unearned.

North Butler (6-4) also benefited from running freely, stealing nine bases against the Broncos. B-K had only one stolen base despite featuring track champion Korby Sander, who had the only stolen bag.

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Bearcats avenge early loss, shut down Class 2A No. 3 Central Springs MANLY – Taylor Graven threw a three-hit shutout to upset Class 2A No. 3 Central Springs on Wednesday, June 24.

The win avenged a 7-0 shutout at home against the Panthers earlier this season.

Graven struck out 17, which wasn’t even a season high for the sophomore.

She got herself out of a jam in the seventh when Central Springs loaded the bases and had a lengthy

battle with the Panthers’ lead-off hitter Anna Dietrich before striking her out.

Nicole Heeren had the lone RBI of the game for the Bearcats while Hallie Testroet scored on a wild pitch, scoring both runs in the third.

North Butler improved to 13-6 overall, 9-1 in the Corn Bowl while handing Central Springs its only conference loss.

The game was played in the morning to avoid potential storms.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Avoid areas of heavy smoke near fireworks displays

12 • Thursday, July 2, 2015

Sen. Amanda Ragan of Mason City who represents part of Butler County, speaks at a Mount Pleasant meeting June 23 to urge Gov. Terry Branstad to sign bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Mental Health Institute located there continues to provide mental health care to Iowa families. From left to right, Travis Krause, Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce; Sen. Rich Taylor of Mount Pleasant; Mayor Steve Brimhall of Mount Pleasant; Sen. Amanda Ragan of Mason City; Dr. Steve Titus, President of Iowa Wesleyan College; and Rep. Dave Heaton of Mount Pleasant.

Ragan urges Gov. Branstad to sign bipartisan legislation continuing services to MHI in SE Iowa Iowans urged to contact governor to approve MHI compromise Sen. Amanda Ragan of Mason City, who represents part of Butler County, spoke June 23 at a Mount Pleasant meeting to urge Gov. Terry Branstad to sign bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Mental Health Institute located there continues to provide mental health care to Iowa families.

Rep. Dave Heaton, a Republican of Mount Pleasant is the House chair of the Joint Human Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. His Democratic counterpart, Ragan traveled to Mount Pleasant to make the case for keeping the mental health institute open.

In January, Branstad surprised Iowa health care providers and advocates by proposing to close the Mount Pleasant institution.

During the 2015 session, the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate approved legislation and provided funding to provide Iowa families with adult acute psychiatric care and dual diagnosis substance abuse in-patient care at the Mount Pleasant Mental Health

Institute.

“Given the fact that Iowa’s mental health care system is already struggling, legislators were shocked when Governor Branstad unilaterally called for the closure of the Mount Pleasant MHI,” said Ragan.

“This issue was thoroughly discussed in the Legislature over the last six months. We worked hard to find common ground and Governor Branstad should honor that agreement.”

“The Mount Pleasant MHI is an important local, regional and statewide resource,” said Heaton. “Every Iowa community benefits from keeping these talented people working for Iowans in need. That’s why both the Iowa House and Senate voted to keep the Mount Pleasant facility open.”

Branstad has until the first week of July to either approve or disapprove the agreement.

To contact Gov. Branstad, call 515-281-5211 or go to https://governor.iowa.gov/contact.

Thursday ~ July 2

Kiddie Parade – Theme: Star Spangled Salute Registration 5:45 p.m. start at 6:15 p.m.

Waverly Municipal Band 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Beer Tent 6:00 p.m. - Midnight Food Vendors 6:00 p.m.

Glow Necklaces & Face Painting 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. by Faith Youth Group Carnival – Kids Night 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

50/50 Raffle Drawing 10:00 p.m.

Band – Urban Legend 8:00 – Midnight

Friday ~ July 3

Bingo – Boyd Building 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Beer Tent 4:00 p.m. - Midnight Food Vendors 4:00 p.m.

Carnival 4:00 p.m.

Shell Rock United Methodist Church Meal from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Ribeye, Hamburger, or Hot Dog Sandwiches; Baked Beans; Potato Salad; and Pie Pie Contest – $1.00 fee Register at 5:30 - 6:30

WINDSOR HEIGHTS – As spectacular as Fourth of July celebrations can be, drifting smoke following the fireworks can cause breathing problems for some. If the air is stagnant, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to unhealthy levels.

The Department of Natural Resources encourages sensitive individuals to stay upwind a safe distance away from fireworks displays. People with asthma or respiratory difficulties, the elderly, children and pregnant women are most likely to suffer.

Parents should talk to children about race Adults often avoid talking about race with children, but young people notice similarities and differences among people. Parents shouldn’t be afraid to discuss the subject of race with their children -- even young ones, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says.

“Talking about race with your kids is incredibly important,” according to Cindy Thompson, an ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist in family life.

A study outlined in the book “Nurture Shock” discovered that most white parents do not talk to their kids about race.

They want their children to be “colorblind,” so they do not point out skin color.

“Even with very young children, you can establish a foundation that it is OK to talk about skin color,” Thompson said.

Research shows that even children as young as three years old are actively learning about categories of race and ethnicity that they hear in everyday language. And, when given the opportunity, they tend to choose friends who look like them. Therefore, it is critical that parents learn to talk responsibly about these issues and not leave children on their own to learn about race from the media or from others, Thompson said Thompson says talking with children openly and honestly is an ongoing process and offered the following suggestions. Look for positive images of diversity in the books children read.

While talking animals and cartoon characters are fun and have a place in children’s literature, be sure to also include books with realistic pictures and stories showing a variety of races and

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Saturday ~ July 4

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Ribeye, Hamburger, or Hot Dog Sandwiches; Baked Beans; Potato Salad; and Pie Food Vendors After parade Beer Tent After parade - Midnight Cow Chip Bingo – Boy Scouts Noon at Library Premier Sound – DJ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Smoke contains fine particles and gases, which can be hard on the lungs.

Fine particles in fireworks’ smoke are produced from the black powder used to shoot fireworks skyward along with the metals that produce brilliant colors.

Those unable to avoid areas of dense smoke should limit outdoor activity and contact their health care provider if they experience difficulty breathing.

Find more information about fine particle pollution at www.iowadnr.gov/ Environment/AirQuality/ FireworksDisplays.aspx.

cultures. Materials children play with like dolls and art supplies also can be purchased to represent diverse skin types. Don’t be afraid to talk about race as you engage in play with your child.

“This doll has brown skin like our friend Tommy.” Find similarities with others. We are more alike than different. Point out diversity within your own race. It is good to help children understand that just because we have a similar skin color does not mean we are the same. “Nan’s family chooses to not eat meat. What dish could we take to the potluck they might enjoy?”

Other suggestions include visiting museums that feature exhibits about a variety of cultures and religions and celebrate cultural events and attend religious services with friends of different faiths. If your child makes a comment about someone who appears different, use that as a teachable moment. Shushing them sends the message that this topic is unspeakable, which makes race more loaded, and more intimidating. As children get older, help them to notice, question and challenge stereotypes.

Friendships are a helpful way for children to accept others. Joining sport teams or other clubs gives children the opportunity to develop connections with diverse groups, which can reduce prejudices and foster an increase in cultural competence.

“And finally, be a role model yourself.

Our words will not go very far if our children only see us with other people of the same race as ours,” Thompson shared. “Widen your circle of friends and acquaintances to include people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.”

up after Parade – Ted and Mary Scheidel Water Ball Fight – Firemen Sign up at 1:30 Starts at 2:00 p.m.

ESB Dedication Groundbreaking 4:30 p.m.

North Cherry St. Building site. Everyone welcome.

Bring your own shovel and decorate it for fun.

Duck Races by Boyd Building 7:00 p.m.

50/50 Raffle Drawing 10:00 p.m.

Band – Farm Rock 8:00 - Midnight Fireworks 10:00 p.m. with Thunder Salute

Sunday ~ July 5

Ecumenical Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m. – McCague Park The Double J Wranglers will be providing spiritual music.

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Don’t Farm Naked

While I often use attention grabbing titles for my columns, I’m pretty sure this is the first time I have ever referred to nakedness!

Somehow, I just don’t think a title of “Use Cover Crops” can compete with “Don’t Farm Naked” which happens to be the catch phrase Practical Farmers of Iowa is using this year.

I have been advocating the use of cover crops ever since I took on the director role several years ago, and NOTHING is going to change that. It just plain makes sense!

I also know there are MANY farmers out there that will fight this idea to their dying day.

The benefits of cover crops have all been stressed before; • Increases soil organic matter • Improves soil health, quality and productivity • Adds grazing potential • Reduces erosion EVEN in no-till • Reduces nitrate leaching • Suppresses winter annual and early season weeds I’ve heard numerous people state that crop yield diminishes with cover crops, but this just isn’t always true.

So, which of these benefits is causing farmers to resist using cover crops? It can’t be the first two and if you raise livestock, it can’t be the third one. Is it

reducing erosion? I certainly hope not!

With all the news about the Des Moines Water Works Case, I think EVERY farmer is reconsidering ways to decrease nitrate leaching and what better way than using a cover crop that seeks out those nitrates and removes them from the soil?

But, I don’t want you to just take my word for it, I want you to listen to other farmers who have adopted cover crops, used them and now want to help other farmers do the same. Sounds like a win – win to me!

Butler County Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Cover Crops Meeting on Wednesday, July 29, at 1:30 pm at the Extension Office in Allison. We will have Rick Juchems and Jack Boyer from Practical Farmers of Iowa share their experiences with cover crops. They will also be a part of a panel question and answer session.

Lawrence Green from the local NRCS will also present on resources available to farmers interested in utilizing cover crops, perhaps even for the first time!

We have the Water Rocks Simulation Trailer coming to show the effects of cover crops on soil and hope to add an aerial spraying company to our agenda.

Make plans to join us Wednesday, July 29th to learn more about utilizing cover crops on your acres and please, DON’T FARM NAKED!

FACT Honors Senator Grassley for Work on Corporate Transparency Award is part of training session held to educate, motivate activists DES MOINES – Capping the first day of its two-day training sessions in Iowa, the FACT (Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency) Coalition honored U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) with an award marking its appreciation of his efforts in to make corporate ownership more transparent.

FACT is holding a two-day training session in Des Moines called “Organizing for Tax Fairness.” The training brings together community leaders, faith leaders, small business owners and activists to learn more about corporate tax avoidance and tax havens, the use of anonymous shell companies, and how they are used to facilitate money laundering.

The award for Grassley is being given, “In gratitude to Senator Grassley for his leadership in fighting crime by making corporate ownership more transparent.”

In prior sessions of Congress, Grassley sponsored legislation, the Incorporation Transparency and

Law Enforcement Assistance Act, and the bill is due to be introduced again. The FACT Coalition said in a news release that it is keen to see meaningful progress on this issue.

It may surprise people to know that you only need to provide four items of information in order to create an Iowa company: the name of the company, the number of authorized shares, the name and address of the registered agent, and the name and address of each incorporator. Registered agents and incorporators can be lawyers or companies paid for those services, not anyone actually in charge of the company.

An Iowa company need not list the officers, directors or shareholders – there in no need to indicate who actually owns or controls it. Iowans need to provide more identifying information to get a library card or a driver’s license. Many state incorporation laws require similar, scant information.

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Hosting two meals in conjunction with Shell Rock’s Fourth of July celebration Friday evening, July 3, from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 4, beginning right after the parade through 2 p.m.

Menu: Ribeye, Hamburger, or Hot Dog Sandwiches; Baked Beans; Potato Salad; and Pie The Bremer County Cattlemen will be grilling the ribeyes and hamburgers.

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Wage theft victims face daunting task when filing Iowa claim

Haley Hansel IowaWatch.org With dishes in hand, Katie Wilson, 27, headed into the Applebee’s kitchen in Coralville as her shift drew to a close.

The Ames native said she leaned over the sink and began her nightly routine of washing the plates when she heard something that her managers said she wasn’t supposed to hear.

They were discussing taking tips from the other employees, Wilson recalled.

“It was very bizarre,” said Wilson, a University of Iowa graduate with majors in English and theater arts. She had worked for Applebee’s six years.

“I didn’t expect to hear a topical conversation about it. I confronted them and was told that I wasn’t supposed to hear that.”

Earlier this year, she and a co-worker traveled to Des Moines to support wage reform legislation. They spoke at a news conference hosted by state Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, co-sponsor of the reform bill, which passed the Senate but stalled in the House during the Iowa legislative session that ended this month.

They claimed that management was taking some of their tip money from a tip pool that was set up to share with coworkers.

With Bisignano and bill co-sponsor, Sen. William Dotzler, D-Waterloo, standing nearby, Wilson said she made $4.35 an hour, which is well under the state’s minimum wage, and depended on tips to supplement the hourly wage.

She said management rejected their request for a meeting to discuss a change in the policy and repayment of the tip money.

The tip pool was supposed to be shared with bar tenders, hosts and bus boys, but management was taking money from that pool when those workers were not on duty to share it

with, she said in a later audio recording with University of Iowa student journalist Rani Simawe.

In an IowaWatch interview recently, Wilson said she discovered the wage practices at the Coralville location in September 2014.

After overhearing the manager’s conversation, she spent the subsequent month searching for what to do and came across the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa. Before approaching the center, Wilson knew nothing about Iowa’s enforcement policies or the process of filing a wage claim through the Iowa Workforce Development.

In Iowa, filing a wage claim is a long process handled by the wage payment collection and minimum wage staff in the Iowa Workforce Development’s Division of Labor. The staff that processes these claims consists of one fulltime wage investigator and an executive officer who splits her time between two departments.

Wilson didn’t file a claim and instead reached out to Misty Rebik, executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and contributor to a 2012 Iowa Policy Project wage theft report.

Money and resources limit the center, which forces it to be strategic when deciding which cases to allocate time to. The center took on the campaign because Wilson’s case affected more than one or two people and is prevalent within many cash-based businesses – not just Applebee’s.

“I went to Misty when I had two weeks left, and that really was because I wanted to keep track of what I was losing,” Wilson said. “I wanted to have a few weeks’ worth of notes, and I didn’t really want to give my hand away and quit.”

The duo hand-delivered the letter to

Katie Wilson poses outside the Coralville Applebee’s from which she won a wage theft claim. The photo was taken April 27. (Haley Hansel/Special to IowaWatch) management and insisting on the meeting to change company policy. Along with this, they filed a complaint with the federal Department of Labor.

“We used the DOL as a poke in the thigh as a way to show (Applebee’s) that we are still working on this,” Wilson said.

The Center for Worker Justice said it uses direct action in many of its cases, because community pressure is often more effective than solely filing a wage claim through Iowa’s Division of Labor.

“The only chance that workers have is using community pressure,” Rebik said. “At least the community can gain publicity and fight for you.”

MULTIPLE STEPS REQUIRED IN WAGE CLAIM FILINGS Filing a wage claim in Iowa is an 11-step process that can start to break down at different steps, said Jennifer Sherer, director of the University of Iowa Labor Center.

Three steps in the process exist where a case will be closed if the employee does not respond within 14 days.

“Employees fall out of the system during these various escape hatches along the way,” Sherer said. “Maybe because they want to drop it themselves, but I think often it is because of logistical gaps.”

For example, workers often relocate when they start losing wages, Sherer said. They don’t get the letter and cannot reply.

The wage claim process also states that the burden of proof rests with the employee. If it is simply the employee’s word versus the employer’s, the investigation will be closed. “There is not a process to subpoena documents or anything like that,” Sherer said.

“That being said, documentation can include somebody trying to just write down what the hours were. And that sometimes has served as good documentation. But of course a huge part of the process that is a huge barrier for people is just knowing how to navigate it and gather evidence for themselves.”

Iowa’s Labor Services Division reported 651 wage claims filed in 2014.

Karen Pfab, executive officer of Iowa’s wage payment and minimum

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By Kelly Henrichs and Patty Hummel

NEW RELEASES: “The Sniper and the Wolf” by Scott McEwen . . . A heart-pounding military thriller in which American hero and SEAL Team sniper Gil Shannon joins up with an unlikely ally, a Russian special ops officer, in order to stop a Chechen terrorist plot bent on destruction across Europe.

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“The Sweetheart Deal” by Polly Dugan . . . Fulfilling a drunken promise made to his late friend, Garrett moves west to be with his friend’s widow and her sons, and soon begins to fall in love with her, but an obstacle arises when she learns of the pact that brought him into her world.

“Texas Tough” by Janet Dailey . . . A dangerous complication in an heiress’ life places her under the protection of a former flame, who hides his identity as a Tyler son while asking for his brothers’ help in uncovering a conspiracy that threatens their ranch.

“God Help the Child” by Toni Morrison . . . Traces the impact of childhood trauma on the lives of a beautiful multiracial woman, the man she loves, and an abused white girl who looks to her for help.

“Anna’s Crossing” by Suzanne Woods Fisher . . . A young Amish woman fends off the matchmaking efforts of her fellow passengers on the Charming Nancy--the ship that brought the first wave of Amish to America in 1737.

“Moonlight on Butternut Lake” by Mary McNear . . . Mila Jones has fled the big city seeking a safe haven on the serene shores of Butternut Lake.

Her position looking after Reid Ford is more than a job. It’s a chance at a fresh start. And although her sullen patient

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Five years ago, a night of forbidden passion between Remi and Julien, the heirs of two powerful and competitive horse-racing families, led to a feud that is threatening to ruin both farms. Now Remi must find Julien again but when she does, her need for Julien is just as strong and just as forbidden.

“Meant for You” by Samantha Chase . . . One night away from watchful eyes changes everything when Summer Montgomery makes her feelings known to her brother’s off-limits best friend, Ethan Reed, who has pushed his long-denied feelings for her aside due to familial expectations.

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He also specializes in getting things people want---term papers, a date with the prom queen, fake IDs. He has few close friends and he never EVER lets emotions get in the way. For Jesse, life is simply a series of business transactions. But when Ken Foster, captain of the football team, leading candidate for homecoming king, and all-around jerk, hires Jesse to help him win the heart of the angelic Bridget Smalley, Jesse finds himself falling helplessly in love for the very first time.

“Maple” by Lori Nichols . . . A nature-loving little girl’s favorite playmate is her maple tree, until the day she’s surprised with a baby sister. In loving memory of Marilee Reiher.

“The Adventures of Beekle the Unimaginary Friend” by Dan Santat . . .

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worker and have your wages stolen and nothing happens, but if you steal a gallon of milk then you get arrested.”

Limited enforcement on the state level causes time and resource limitations, Sherer said.

Pfab said having more employees could help with enforcement and outreach education.

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Wednesday July 1 - We will begin our morning with our monthly Resident’s Council. In honor of International Joke Day, recognized on this day, we will be celebrating our afternoon with our activity that is appropriately titled “Tell Me a Joke.” Can you believe it is already July? July’s birthstone is the Ruby and the flower is the larkspur.

Thursday July 2 - Join us in the lounge area this morning for a game of Balloon Volleyball. This afternoon we will be playing Bingo in the dining area. today is the halfway point of 2015.

Friday July 3 - We will be talking about our July holidays this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be learning a little about Gettysburg. Today is known as “Compliment-your-mirror Day”.

Saturday July 4 - Join us for some Balloon Fun today in the lounge area. This evening we will be watching either Lawrence Welk or a movie. Today is Independence Day. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. On July 2, they voted

for independence passing a resolution that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” The official signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on Aug. 2, 1776.

Sunday July 5 - Devotions will be led by St. John’s Lutheran Church from Vilmar at 2 p.m. Today is the 69th Anniversary of the Debut of the Bikini (1946).

Monday July 6 - Join us in the lounge area this morning for a game of Name that Tune. This afternoon we will be enjoying a Spa Day. Today is known as National Fried Chicken Day. Tuesday July 7 - We will be playing Penny Pitch this morning in the lounge area. This afternoon we will be playing Bingo in the dining area.

Today is National Strawberry Sundae 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.

Have a wonderful week!

wage department, said employees sometimes file claims when they don’t understand the law or employment policies. They feel they are owed money when maybe they are not.

The step-by-step process for filing a state claims notes many of its own limitations. The process states that: The wage claim process is not speedy and can take several months to reach resolution; Gaining a judgment does not guarantee payment of your claim. The wages must still be collected. Often, this is not possible.

So even winning the claim cannot guarantee employees will get their wages, Sherer said.

Many people have difficulty reconciling this truth.

“One thing that a client of mine always said, which I thought was really powerful, was that if I owe the state they will take my license away. So how is it possible that companies can owe wages and just continue business as usual?” Rebik said. “You can be a

WILSON’S CLAIM WITH APPLEBEE’S SETTLED As for the disposition of Wilson’s claim, Applebee’s repaid her a small amount of money but it and Wilson give different versions of how the government resolved her complaint.

Wilson and Rebik said the U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined that the complaint was correct.

But, Mackenzi Miller, a manager at the Coralville location, said the location was found “with nothing wrong” and that “they passed with flying colors” on everything the labor board sought.

Molly Mulholland, who works for the Department of Labor’s wage and hour investigations unit in Cedar Rapids, said she could not discuss the case and referred IowaWatch to her supervisor, who did not respond to repeated requests for an interview.

Nevertheless, Applebee’s agreed in a letter to Wilson that employees were owed money from a tip pool, but said it follows guidelines under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Wilson provided IowaWatch with a copy of the letter. It said the restaurant acknowledged employees were owed $78 for three morning shifts in September 2014, with Wilson’s share being $14.12.

This story was produced by Iowa Center for Public Affairs JournalismIowaWatch.org, a non-profit, online news Website that collaborates with Iowa news organizations to produce explanatory and investigative reporting.

Wright County examines economic impact of bird flu

By Travis Fischer It’s been two months since the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Iowa.

To gauge the bird flu’s economic impact on the Iowa poultry industry, Wright County Economic Development Director Bryce Davis is working on a report.

Wright County is one of the state’s largest centers of poultry production.

With nearly 5 million birds destroyed from a single Wright County egg producer, the highly pathogenic avian influenza is poised to substantially impact the county economy.

One of the most obvious impacts will be at the grocery store. With almost 25 million laying chickens in the state destroyed, the price of eggs has seen a significant spike since the outbreak began. Before the first case of bird flu was discovered, eggs were $1.89 a dozen.

Today they average $3.29 a dozen.

Beyond the grocery store, any food producer that uses eggs has to consider how much of that additional expense they are willing to pass on to the customer.

So far food producers, from fast foods to frozen waffles, appear to be keeping prices stable.

“I think right now, since it’s a temporary issue, they might eat that cost for a while,” said Davis. “I’m sure every food company is having that discus-

sion.”

Along with the loss of egg production, the destruction of the chickens will financially impact the grain industry as demand for feed drops.

“Typically an egg-laying chicken consumes one bushel of corn per year,” said Davis. “Obviously five million bushels of corn a year is going to have an impact on the local economy.”

Fortunately, fluctuations in the supply and demand of corn are a regular occurrence, and the corn industry should be able to absorb the loss of demand for feed just as it would in any other year where demand is low.

According to the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, less than 10 percent of the state’s over 2 billion bushels of corn a year is used for poultry. The loss of 29 million birds (or bushels of demand) statewide should make an impact of about 15 percent.

Loss of jobs is the primary impact that the bird flu will have on the county.

One poultry producer, whose sites were the location for the first three outbreaks of bird flu in Wright County, has laid off a number of workers due to the outbreak. According to Davis, this has resulted in the loss of approximately $1 million in earnings in the county’s economy.

Some job training has been held in response.

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BUTLER COUNTY FAIR

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Numbers in for 2015 fair “We tried to change it up a bit, bring in some different groups and vendors… I think overall, people were ready to come up to the Butler County Fair,” Ebensberger said, as the numbers reflect.

On Wednesday, 1,500 people attended car soccer, trailer races and chain races, Ebensberger said.

The coronation at which Miss Allison Caitlin Allan was named the 2015 Butler County Fair Queen preceded that, and people packed the stands then.

On Thursday, the Wright Rodeo Co. brought another “very good attendance” of 1,500 people, she said.

“Going into weekend, we had very good attendance for our truck races, kids scrambles and even Sunday night coming to the grandstand,” she said.

Just under 1300 people attended the chuckwagon races, a “really, really nice attendance,” she said.

For the Scrambles Saturday night, more than 1100 people entered the grandstand.

The Bill Riley Talent show this year was “an overwhelming success,” Ebensberger said.

Bill Riley Jr. made a surprise appearance and announced the winners of this year’s show.

“That was his first appearance ever at the Butler County Fair. When he talked to the crowd, he said that was the first time ever he had been here,” coordinator Beth Endelman said.

“Not only did we not know he was coming but during this time of year he’s really very busy,” Endelman said. He took time to visit with the participants on Sunday, she said.

Twelve competed in the sprout division and 22 in the senior division, so there were 34 contestants, Endelman

said.

“We had a lot of interest this year,” said Endleman, who is serving her first year on the Fair Board. “In fact in the last week I probably turned down close to 12 acts because we were full. They (suggest) to keep it about 30 acts.”

First-place sprout was Sophie Beenken, jazz dance performer, and second-place sprout was Alissa Sinwell, vocalist. First-place senior was Matt Zittritsch, tap dancer, and second-place was Angelle Waltz, vocalist. Zittritsch has previously qualified for the contest, so Waltz will be Butler County’s senior state fair representative at the talent show. Beenken will represent Butler County at state from the sprouts.

Some rain fell on Sunday.

“Sunday night, even with the weather that came through earlier, we were able to start the (figure 8) races on time (at 6 p.m.),” Ebensberger said. “There were just under 1300 people in the grandstand for (Sunday) night’s race, which was cut short because of rain.”

The Fair Board will announce later when end of the figure 8 race will be made up, she said.

Certain junior livestock shows were well-attended. Some shows, even wellattended ones, had just one or two competitors in some classes, however.

In the Junior Rabbit Show, the senior showman trophy, for example, went to Jake Goodrich, who the judge said earned it but noted it would have been nice to see more competition.

“The Fair Board wants to thank all the 4-H kids for the terrific job they did selling tickets ahead of the fair,” Ebensberger said. “It makes a huge difference in our attendance when the 4-H kids can get out ahead of the fair.”

The Black D chuckwagon, which had been driven by Dave Wangsness of Allison, the program said, slows between races to pick up his children Saturday, who had been itching to join him. Black D won heat one, accounting for penalties.

Caylee Harken, 5, Aplington, shows her pedal pull trophy for reaching 40 feet.

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After the 2015 Butler County Fair Queen coronation, contestants line up. On the left is 2014 Queen Emily Mennenga, and 2015 winners, Queen Caitlin Allan, First Runner-Up Morgan Davis, Second Runner-Up Madison Bloker and Miss Congeniality Brianna Angstman. (TJ/Star photo)

A Wright Rodeo Co. participant identified as from Dumont rides a bull Thursday at the Butler County Fair.

Fiddler with Easton Corbin, Larry Franklin, jams at Corbin’s Friday, June 26 concert at the Butler County Fair.

ALLISON — Numbers are in from the 2015 Butler County Fair.

Butler County Fair attendance measurable at ticketed grandstand events last week was about 9,500 people. A ticket is required each day to access the grandstand.

“We were extremely pleased for the numbers for the concert Friday night,” Fair Board President Sue Ebensberger said. “…We estimated we had 2800 people.”

Headliner Easton Corbin, popular for singing “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It” among other tunes, charmed the crowd with a laidback performance style and comedic interludes.

Josh Thompson, a Wisconsin native who debuted with the album “Way Out Here,” opened the set.

The concert was moved to the northeast corner of fairgrounds because it had rained earlier that day and the track was deemed unsuitably soft to be able to get the semis and buses and stage on the track to set up.

“People felt it was more like an outdoor event,” she said. “The atmosphere was awesome. It al-in-all turned out to be a very positive experience for everyone involved.”

“Weather is a huge factor for any fair,” Ebensberger said. “Compared to last year, we were tickled pink … at the overall attendance of the fair.

Though the crowd left gaps under the covered area on Tuesday for the free concert from group Six Appeal before the fair parade, the program of popular song covers “a cappella” or unaccompanied proved engaging.

Rachel Poppens and Meranda Nevenhoven, Aplington, chose Saturday to do the Wednesday, June 24 chain races at the Butler County Fair. Nevenhoven painted the car. Behind them, brake fluid is added. Cash and Carry in Aplington brought all 13 cars.

The object of car soccer, held Wednesday, June 24, beyond scoring, appeared to be destruction.

Car no. 68 survives for a few rounds an attack that removed the boat from its trailer during the Figure 8 trailer races Wednesday, June 24 at the Butler County Fair. When the trailer came apart, 68 was out.

Brody Wangsness, 7, shot five out of 10 (0.500) at the cork gun booth Wednesday. He visited the fair with his mom, Brooke Gulick, Allison and Max Hillegas, 11, Nashua.

Casey Leerhoff, 9, Clarksville, is a self-described “crazy mystical knight” after having met the balloon man at the fair Wednesday.

Maddie Poppe sings “You Stole My Heart” at the Butler County Fair Hospitality Pavilion on Friday, June 26.

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Brooklyn Wix and Jordan Osterbuhr play a clapping game before the concert starts on Friday.

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Easton Corbin makes contact with fans during the Friday, June 26 concert, which was moved to the northeast side of the Butler County Fairgrounds.

A fire eater-breather act at the Kent Family Circus wowed the crowd. The circus posted a note on its Facebook from viewers of the Allison performance Thursday saying they didn’t expect to see a fire eater at a small fair.

Braxton Buss, 3, Allison displays his trophy after the pedal pull on Saturday.

Emma Eberline rides in exhibition for Wright Rodeo Co. at the Butler County Fair Thursday.

Cody Prom, Iowa High School Rodeo Association, had the top score in bull riding at the Wright Rodeo Co. show Thursday, June 25 at the Butler County Fair.

Tara O’Connor, Rockwell, rides with the Wright Rodeo Co. of Lucas, Iowa, Thursday, June 25. She finished in 14.554.

Caylee Harken, 5, Aplington was the youngest girl to pedal the weighted tractor all the way out of the Hospitality Pavilion, going 40 feet, during the Saturday, June 27 pedal pull at the Butler County Fair.

Josh Thompson’s band performs Friday on the stage in its temporary location.

Thrivent sponsors meal at fair Braxton Buss, 3, Allison, pedaled the load all 50 feet during Saturday’s tractor pull at the Butler County Fair, defeating Waverly competitor Oliver Bond in round two. Cheering him on are Alex, left foreground, and Jaxon, center left.

The Butler County Chapter for Thrivent Financial sponsored a free hot dog meal on Thursday, June 25 at the Butler County Fair. Pictured from left are, back row, Thrivent Board members Susan Langfritz, Kathy Henrichs and Terri Roose; and front row, Jim and Joann Schwarz. Winners of a drawing were Lavon Green of Shell Rock, Dave Harms of Allison and Diane Hartman of Cedar Falls. (Contributed photo)

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Judi and Don Kielman

50th Anniversary Open House

CLARKSVILLE - Don and Judi Kielman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house dinner and dance from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the Greene Community Center in Greene, hosted by their children. The Endless Summer band will be playing.

Don Kielman and Judi Rutledge were married July 3, 1965 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Don is retired from Nestle in Waverly and Judi teaches in Charles City.

Their family includes Dan and Jayne Kielman of Waverly, Torey Kielman of Ionia, Joe and Julie Kielman of Clarksville, Suzanne and Jeremy Eick of Plainfield, and Andrea and Matt Ramker of Greene. Their 14 beautiful grandchildren are Jesse and McKenzie Kielman; Jacob, Kaylee, Aubrey and Ellie Eick; Donnie, Gracie, Peter and Elizabeth Kielman; and Averiana, Ashlyn, Adalee and Callen Ramker.

Volunteers from Christian Camp help with woodland management at Wilder Park Pictured are campers and staff of the Christian Camp, Bristow, who were at Wilder Park in Allison on June 23 to assist in the woodland management of the “north forest” of the Park.

The group removed volunteer trees and bushes such as mulberries, blackberries and serviceberries that were seeded by the many birds at the park.

Volunteers also trimmed weeds in the Arboretum and filled in holes in the fields and camp site area.

Local adult volunteers supervising the project were: Dr. George North, Randy Moad, Brenda Steffy, Craig Cramer, Wilbur Cordes, Dana Shultz, Mark Randall and Duane Feltz.

Lois McDowell assisted with the refreshments which were furnished by

Dr. North and Lorna Feltz.

All volunteers are very much appreciated in the development and maintenance of the park. In 2015, seventhgraders planted trees, fourth-graders mulched trees, The Garden Club has been maintaining butterfly gardens, the Lions Club and other volunteers are helping with the concerts, the camp host is assisting campers and policing

the grounds and the Park Board sets policies, constructs new equipment and facilities and oversees the management of the park.

The efforts of these 130 volunteers adds up to many thousands of dollars in helping to make Wilder Park one of the top attractions in the state, said Allison Park Board member Duane Feltz.

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The Sugar Daddys Big Band performs at an Allison Lions Club supper over the winter. They will perform at Wilder Park on Wednesday, July 15. (TJ/Star file photo) situation,” Smith said, noting he books Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Duke WILDER PARK from page 1 Ellington and newer jazz arrangements “The park-sponsored event has en- bands accordingly. joyed much success and interest over Concession food and drink will be for big band. the previous years, and we look for it to available, supporting the events and lo- • The Sweet Adelines Chorus – Cecal businesses. dar Harmony Chorus, Cedar Falls, will be even better this year,” Smith said.

“Over the last three years, our music In case of rain, the concerts will be perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 (no pre-show). This northeastern Iowa venues have enjoyed growing interest canceled. and success,” Smith said. He said the For three years in the early 1990s, women’s chorus based in Cedar Fallis series continues to reach listeners and Smith hosted a jazz festival during and affiliated with Sweet Adelines InGreene River Days at Perrin Park ga- ternational sings a four part a cappella employ performers. harmony, barbershop style. 2015 is The concert series brings classic mu- zebo. sic styles within reach of the commu- Smith said while he has been at the their third year in this Concert Series. nity, and of the campers. It is typically helm of the Wilder Park Concert Series, • The California Street Sax Quartet held Wednesday evenings, to bring the Allison Park Board, volunteers, Al- will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July people to the community during a slow lison Lions Club, and his wife Mary 29 with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. from harpist Galen Stauffer. time of week for the park, but occasion- especially have been very helpful.

• The Sugar Daddys Jazz Band will The California Street Sax Quartet ally it occurs on other days.

“This is not necessarily aimed at the perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. performs jazz standards, marches and campers – not that we would not wel- Plezant Company Quartet will play the classical music and have performed yearly during the Concert Series. come them there. It is aimed at the pre-show at 6:30 p.m. community of Allison and surrounding The Plezant Company Quartet spe- • Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. precommunities for a concert in the park cializes in wholesome, humorous show, Band of Brothers, a string eninteraction with the audience while semble. At 7 p.m., Metropolitan Brass singing a mixture of comic, traditional Quintet. and non-traditional barbershop and • Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Sugar gospel songs. The group has performed Daddys Big Band. throughout northeast Iowa and in Chi- • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. preshow, Merv Edeker, playing old-time cago.

The Sugar Daddys Big Band, many favorites. At 7 p.m., Musica Ficta Quinyears in the making, has developed out tet. of the Sugar Daddys Jazz Band. The big All concerts are free. Refreshments C.A.R.D. Inc. near Clarksville will band’ s firs year in the Concert Series available. Bring a lawn chair. teach 10 to 13-year-olds the fundamen- was 2013. They performed old favorite Edited together from contributions by tals and etiquette of golf in a course this big band tunes such as of Glenn Miller, Dave Smith and Duane Feltz.

Golf basics offered in Clarksville

month.

Junior Golf Camp will be 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, July 7-28 at the golf course.

Registration is limited to the first 20 participants. The child must have a set of golf clubs. A registration form must be returned, along with a $10 payment to C.A.R.D. Call 319-278-4787 for more information.

Dance team fundraiser

The North Butler Dance Team will be painting Bearcat paws again on driveways and sidewalks as a fundraiser for the team. New paws are $30. A touchup or redo is $15.

Please contact coach Erin Dralle at 641-330-3705, to be added to the Bearcat paw painting list.

The community is thanked for their support.

Our offices will be closed

Friday, July 3

to celebrate our nation’s independence.

Have a happy and safe holiday!