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City Elections

City residents interested in running for elected City offices for the City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, will file Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition forms beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, through Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at 5p.m., at the Hancock County Auditor’s Office. Affidavit of Candidacy forms, Nomination Petitions, and Candidate Information guides are available online at www.sos.state. ia.us, click on Elections, then click on Candidates, then on City, or at the City Clerk’s office or Hancock County Auditor’s office. If you any questions, please call the Hancock County Auditor’s office at 641-923-3163.

Evening in the Park

GARNER - The Garner Chamber is hosting the second annual Evening in the Park this evening, Wednesday, Aug. 26. Starting at 6 p.m. Bill Dewey & the Dynamics will take the stage. A “toy” show featuring classic cars, antique tractors, tricked out golf carts, and stunning motorcycles. Help support the St. Boniface NCYC youth by attending their free will dinner in the park. Proceeds will go to offset the costs of the NCYC trip. Grab some snacks at the Avery and stick around as the sun goes down for a free showing of McFarland USA. There will be children’s activities and a vendor fair featuring 20+ local vendors.

Ernst “Traveling Office” Hours

BRITT - The Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following details regarding upcoming traveling office hours across Iowa. Traveling office hours are open to the public.

A representative from Senator Ernst’s office will be available at the Britt Public Library, 132 Main Ave. S, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2-3 p.m. to help with problems or questions about eligibility involving issues like Social Security, Medicare, veterans benefits or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.

Back to school at GHV

Classes for the 2015-16 school year at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura started this week. Classes at GHV high school at Garner and the junior high and intermediate buildings in Ventura started on Monday.

The first day of school at the elementary building at Garner was Tuesday. Above: high school students Courtney Pletcher and Lydia Seelhammer are ready for the new school year.

Four candidates run for GHV school board GARNER – School board elections across Iowa are Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Four candidates are running for election to two at-large positions on the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education. The election will be the first since consolidation of the Garner-Hayfield and Ventura School Districts on July 1.

School board candidates at GHV are Gene Toppin, Brian Roberts, Diane Frank and Jeremy Gouge. The Leader asked each candidate to share with voters why they are running for school board and what they see as goals and priorities for the GHV district.

Community calendar Monday, August 31

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

Tuesday, September 1 Garner American Legion Post #256 will meet at the Garner Rec Center vets room at 7 p.m.

All members who wish to renew their memberships and veterans who would like to be a part of the American Legion are welcome.

Wednesday, September 2 Britt Public Library will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., sponsored by Friends of the Library. A short meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. for present Friends of the Library and any future members. All are welcome to attend!

Free Start Smart workshop will be at the Garner Library from 6 to 8 p.m. For reservations, call 641422-4111.

Tuesday, September 8 Commission of Veteran Affairs will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the LEC. Friday, September 11 Muff AG Services, 18423 Balsam Ave., Ventura, will be hosting a customer appreciation open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Meal will be provided.

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Aug. 28-31 Sept. 2-3 Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

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Gene Toppin

Gene Toppin of Ventura is location manager of Five Star Co-op at Burchinal. Toppin also grain farms.

1. Why are you running for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education?

I want to use my knowledge and

experience of the past 13 years of serving on the Ventura School Board to enhance our new Garner-Hayfield-Ventura District and continue to do what’s best for students.

During my 13 years on the Ventura School Board, I was involved in the discussion of sharing classes between the Garner-Hayfield and Ventura Districts, which brought about the discussion of Whole Grade Sharing in the middle and upper grades to merging the two districts into the new GHV district.

We have such great communities working together to offer our students the best opportunities possible at GHV. I would like to see that continue and be a part of the new GHV District Board.

2. What do you see as goals or priorities for GHV for the next five years?

My number one priority would be to have open and honest communication as a liaison to resident families, students, teachers, administration, and school board members. My goals for GHV in the upcoming years will be plans for development of the high school campus which are ongoing at the present time and would give students an exceptional learning environment. I want what’s best for the students in our district!

3. Additional comments: My family consists of my wife, Dana. Daughter Andrea is a 2011 graduate of Ventura High School and is currently attending Iowa State University for graduate classes. Son Joel is a 2014 graduate of GHV High School and is currently a sophomore

at Wartburg College.

Educational background: I am Ventura High School graduate, a graduate of NIACC, and a graduate of Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Business I belong to St. John Lutheran Church in Garner, Iowa and have been involved on the Church Council- currently serving as chairman.

By Rebecca Peter DES MOINES – A former Garner resident, Representative Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake), will be the next Speaker of the Iowa House. Upmeyer makes Iowa history for being the first woman elected to the position.

She will succeed Rep. Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) who announced earlier this month that he will not seek re-election and his intention to resign as Speaker before the 2016 session.

“It is an honor to be selected as the next Speaker of the Iowa House and lead my caucus going into 2016,” Upmeyer said in a press release. “House Republicans are united and ready to return to Des Moines next January to continue crafting a budget that lives within our means and spends less than the state collects, just like Iowans do every day. House Republicans will also continue working to create a friendly business climate, strengthen Iowa families, and finding ways to make government smaller and more efficient.”

Upmeyer, who was first elected to the House in 2002, previously served as the House Minority Whip for two years and most recently the House Majority Leader since 2011.

She follows in the footsteps of her father, the late Delwyn Stromer. Del Stromer served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1966 to 1989 and as Speaker of the House for the 69th General Assembly in 1981-82.

“I’m very excited about Linda Upmeyer being elected Speaker of the House,” said State Representative Terry Baxter (R-Garner). “She’d works really hard. She knows the whole arena extremely well and she deserves it. I’m extremely proud and I look forward to working with her as the next Speaker.”

“Linda grew up hearing about politics around the dinner table…who gets things done and who has what responsibilities – how the process works. She should be well equipped for the place she’s being put in,” commented State Sen. Dennis Guth (R-Klemme).

Linda Upmeyer Guth added that in order to advance a conservative agenda, Upmeyer will need to go “toe to toe” with Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs).

“I think we should all be praying that God will inspire her leadership and that the founding principles of our country are honored and she will be able to advance inalienable rights that are protected in our Constitution,” Guth said.

A 1970 graduate or Garner-Hayfield, Upmeyer attended NIACC and the University of Iowa where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She received a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Drake University.

She is a member of Farm Bureau, Prof. Cardiovascular Nurses Assn. and Iowa/American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau Int’l Nursing Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa.

A former trustee for North Iowa Area Community College, Upmeyer is also a former board member of both the National and Iowa Association of Community College Trustees. She currently serves at the Vice President on the Executive Board of the American Legislative Council.

Linda and her husband, Doug, have five children and three grandchildren.

34th Britt Draft Horse Show, Sept. 4-6 BRITT – The 34th annual Britt Draft horse hitch classes, providing a comBrian Roberts

Brian Roberts

Brian Roberts, Garner, is Safety Coordinator for Stellar Industries, paramedic with the Garner Ambulance Service and Hancock County Medical Examiner Investigator.

1. Why are you running for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education?

Our community has been blessed with a school system that is strong and still growing. For over 30 years I have had one or more children attending Garner-Hayfield School SCHOOL BOARD to page 13

Horse Show will be held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Britt, Sept. 4-6.

The show features 18 of the finest Belgian, Percheron, Clydesdale and Shire six-horse hitches in North America.

This unique event draws thousands of spectators, young and old alike from all over the Midwest.

For many Iowans and others from a rural background, the draft horse is a symbol of their heritage. But the era that the era that the draft horse represents is one that has come and gone in less than a century. The Britt Draft Horse Show is a window to that heritage.

Gates open early each morning so spectators can watch the crews read the “gentle giants” for competition. Afternoon shows are held Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend featuring competition in the ladies’ cart, men’s cart, team, unicorn, four-horse and six-

plete performance each day.

The highlight of Sunday afternoon is the competition of all 18 six-horse hitches in the arena at one time in the Classic Series Six-Horse Hitch class, a qualifying class for the North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series.

Competition is also held in youth classes and halter classes.

Admission on Friday is $2 for adults and $1 for children, ages 6-12. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $10 for adults, $1 for children age 6-12.

Children under age 5 are free.

The event is sponsored by the Britt Draft Horse Association with the assistance of local individuals, businesses and organizations who donate hundreds of hours to put together one of the finest draft horse hitch shows in North America.

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New teachers with the West Hancock elementary school for 20152016 are Chelsea Knights, kindergarten through second grade special education, and Brenda Steen, teacher librarian.

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Beginning farmers guide has in-depth training resources

AMES – “A Resource Guide for Beginning Farmers” (LF 0006) compiles dozens of existing training resources on everything from soil and composting to small farm equipment and whole farm planning, including information on food safety and seed saving. The guide is available from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Online Store or the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture website.

The beginning farmer guide was prepared by Alice Topaloff, a Leopold Center program assistant, with support from the ISU Extension and Outreach Local Foods Team.

“The goal of highlighting and organizing these existing resources was to provide a starting point for beginning farmer training across Iowa,” Toplaoff said. “Organizations and nonprofit groups interested in hosting an incubator farm training program for ‘wantto-be’ farmers will find this publication useful to assist farmers in starting a small business selling food products in Iowa.”

The 48-page guide is divided into three parts: production practices,

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The new La Guadalupana Mexican Restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner on Main Avenue in Britt.

Mexican restaurant opens in Britt Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com BRITT–There is a new restaurant choice for diners on Britt’s Main Street.

The La Guadulapana Mexican Restaurant opened for business on Aug. 3 and is ready to offer a wide variety of Mexican food favorites to its

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CALENDAR & MENU White and Chocolate Milk available each day.

Milk, juice, toast, and cereal offered daily for breakfast.

Lunches are served with choice of vegetable and fruit.

Monday, August 31

Lunch: Chicken Tetrazzini, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Seasoned Peas, Fruit 6pm Football: JV Game vs. Newman Catholic @ West Hancock High School

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Lunch: TBD 5pm Cross Country:Girls Varsity Meet Newman Catholic @ Mercy West 6pm Volleyball: JV Match Eagle Grove @ Eagle Grove Elementary School 6pm Volleyball: JJV&JV Game Eagle Grove @ Eagle Grove High School 7:30pm Volleyball: Varsity Match Eagle Grove @ Eagle Grove Elementary School

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Lunch: TBD

Thursday, Sept. 3

Lunch: TBD 2:30pm MS fundraiser kickoff MS Gym 6pm Volleyball: JJV&JV vs.Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura @ West Hancock High School 7:30pm Volleyball: Varsity vs. Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura @ West Hancock High School

Friday,Sept. 4

Lunch: TBD 1 Hour Early Dismissal 7pm Football: Varsity Game vs. Lake Mills @ West Hancock High School

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from front.

All registrations are due for Camp Greentree, a free day camp for children, ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. To register or for more information, call 641-428-6208, 800-2974719, or visit www.hospicenorthiowa. com. Camp will be on Saturday, September 19.

Friday, September 18 Benefit for Cohen Smith, age 4, of Garner, will be at GHV High School football field and gym from 5 to 7 p.m.

customers.

Owner Sophia Martinez said it had been a dream of hers to own a restaurant of her own for several years. She grew up around the food business, working in her father’s restaurant when she was a teenager.

“I have had 12 years experience in the food industry,” she said. “I started as a line worker, moved to quality control, a lead and then supervisor. I have about 10 years as a supervisor all in the food industry.”

“I always dreamed someday I’d have my own business,” she said. “I ran my father’s restaurant in Nebraska when I was 17 years old after he passed, but I was young and couldn’t do that all by myself then.”

Martinez moved to Britt about six months ago when she took a job as a production supervisor at the Michael Foods plant and also purchased the former quilt shop on Main Avenue to convert to restaurant space.

“We removed walls, painted, did the carpet and floors,” she said. “I took time and did a lot myself.”

Getting to opening day was an accomplishment, she said.

“It was a dream come true for me,” she said. “We are not done yet, though.

We will keep adding more; more menu, more drinks, new tables and booths, more Mexican décor, maybe a breakfast buffet in a few months.”

The current menu offers popular Mexican cuisine such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas along with seafood selections and carne asada. She plans to add parrilladas, a large plate with enough food for three people, soon. Most items are available in

Public is invited to a meal, bake sale, silent auction, kids table and more to assist Cohen’s family with medical and travel costs and loss of income associated with Cohen’s battle with cancer.

Saturday, September 19 Camp Greentree will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Tanglefoot, Clear Lake.

What is your group doing in September? Email sharonbates.map@gmail. com or call 923-2684 and we’ll add it to the calendar.

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beef, steak, chicken or seafood.

“My favorite is the seafood fajita,” said Martinez. “It is awesome.”

They also offer daily specials on food and drinks, as well as a Friday happy hour with $1 margaritas.

Martinez handles much of the lunch business herself, and has an evening wait staff to help with the supper crowd.

“They come in after school to help,” she said. “And I have my son working. I want him to learn how I learned, to be in the business and work hard. I want to raise him as I was raised, to be a hard worker.”

Martinez said the first few weeks have gone well, and she is open to feedback from her customers.

“We are learning,” she said. “We have had a lot of people come in from Britt and Kanawha. I like to hear their comments, good and bad, I like to hear both so we can do better and get better every day. When I go to a restaurant, I want to have a good time and want to enjoy it, and I want my customers to feel that way too.”

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

The candidate we need, or deserve?

He’s pro-choice, pro same-sex marriage, wants to implement tax reform, is for background checks on gun sales, and supports a government spending limit. He’s an independent candidate with a mission to give an alternative to the two-party system.

And, in spite of the fact that he’s not a real person, he’s receiving the strongest Independent polling numbers since Ross Perot.

His name is “Deez Nuts,” and if that sounds incredibly juvenile, it’s because he’s the creation of fifteen year-old Brady Olson, a western Iowa teenager who is turning a prank on the electoral system into a nationwide indictment of the political structure.

It began innocently enough. The vetting process to get on the polls with the Federal Election Commission is not particularly thorough. As if the Republican primary race wasn’t already evidence enough, apparently anybody can run for president.

Yes, even fictional people, real animals, and fictional animals. A ten year old illegal immigrant could, in theory, run a campaign. Actually getting on the ballot once Election Day comes around is another matter entirely, but virtually anybody can file.

Joke candidates are hardly a new phenomenon. “Nobody For President” has been campaigning since 1964, Stephen Colbert came dangerously close to legitimately disrupting the 2008 election when his satirical candidacy, and cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny have long been the chosen representatives of the protest vote.

Olson’s joke campaign itself was just one of literally hundreds of candidates, but it’s the one that happened to catch on and go viral. The prospect of casting a vote for “Deez Nuts” was enough for people to demand that Olson’s alias be placed alongside Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in a North Carolina poll. This lead to this hilarious scenario where professional reporters had to announce that nine percent of the poll respondents chose “Deez Nuts” over Clinton or Trump.

Since then, the imaginary candidate

has found similar validation in Minnesota and Iowa and is currently working to take his campaign nationwide, just to see how far he can go.

I’d like to say that a fake campaign couldn’t possibly gain more traction than it already has, but I thought the same thing about Donald Trump’s campaign. Clearly I’ve underestimated the number of people so fed up with the political system that their primary goal is to see it crash and burn in the most spectacular way imaginable.

Currently Olson is considering several people to be his prospective running mate, including Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Chuck Grassley. Another unusual candidate named Limberbutt McCubbins, a feline Demo-cat from Kentucky, is also on the running-mate shortlist.

There are people that are upset with Olson for his antics, but I think that anger is misplaced. Olson may not be a legally viable candidate and is appealing to a demographic that favors lewd jokes as much as libertarianism, but he’s clearly put a lot of effort into this. One may not like the fact that a high schooler has made a larger impact on the Presidential Race than say...

Bobby Jindal, but that’s a problem with the political system.

Getting angry at Olson for pointing out how broken the system is won’t make the system any less broken.

More importantly, any teenager willing to participate in the political system in any way should probably be encouraged to do so. Apathy is a far greater threat to democracy than any political policy, left or right.

Do Olson’s antics make a mockery of our election system? Probably, but no more than many of the legitimate, for lack of a better word, candidates out there. In the meantime, the primary purpose of the “Deez Nuts” campaign appears to be laying down

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Committees: Economic Growth, Local Government, Rules and Administration; Subcommittees: Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommitte; Boards and Commissions: Child Welfare Advisory Committee, Research and Development School Advisory Council

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Iowa State Representative, District 8 2395 290th Street Garner, IA 50438 (641) 829-3580 Terry.Baxter@legis.iowa.gov

Standng Committees: Environmental Protection, Judiciary, Local Government, Public Safety; Appropriations Subcommittee: Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee (Vice Chair); Boards and Commissions: Child Care Advisory Committee

be spending the fall working with you and my colleagues to identify the legislative priorities for next year. This should include leaders on both side of the aisle working in good faith to agree on addressing education needs in the first weeks of session. It should also include a focus on policies that make state government an enabler of growth and opportunity.

I would like to see our government spend less time protecting the way things are and, instead, work to identify how things can be better. Our world is changing at a rapid pace, and Iowans should expect us to help create pathways for innovation, not barriers.

I am optimistic about what lies ahead for Iowa and I am excited to have a unique role to help it realize the bright future that awaits. I would encourage all of you to keep engaging in the process. As the Speaker of the House, I will be glad to see your ideas in action next session.

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at linda.upmeyer@legis.iowa.gov or 515281-4618.

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In The Sky During September By: David Voigts September will be a very special month in the sky for (as the press will surely mention) it is the month when we will have a Bloody Harvest Super Moon. On the evening of September 27, the full Moon will be eclipsed as it passes directly through Earth’s shadow. Although most of the Sun’s light will be blocked by the Earth, the Moon will look reddish because it will be lit by sunlight that passes though and is filtered by Earth atmosphere. In recent years this has become known as a Blood Moon. However, what makes this lunar eclipse special is that it will occur in the evening, and that hasn’t happened for a long time.

This eclipse will also take place during a Super Moon that occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth. Although the Earth-Moon distance only varies by about 30,000 miles, this full Moon will occur only a few minutes after the Moon passes this closest point, so it will appear slightly larger and brighter. Finally, this full Moon is called a Harvest Moon because in olden days the full Moon during the harvest season would give farmers enough light so they could continue working into the night.

There will also be another special event involving the Moon during September. At about midnight of Septem-

ber 4/5, the Moon will cover the bright star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus (the Bull). Unfortunately, most of us will miss the main event and what you will be able to see will depend on where you located. Only observers northeast of a line from New Jersey to Toronto will see the whole show. They will see the bright side of the Moon slowly move over Aldebaran and then see the star suddenly reappear along the dark side of the Moon about 40 minutes later. People observing northeast of a line from about Tampa, Florida, to Wisconsin will only see the dramatic reappearance of Aldebaran. For everyone west of this line, Aldebaran will have emerged from behind the Moon before it rises, but all is not lost.

Aldebaran will be spectacularly close to the Moon in the Midwest and a little farther away in the West. The Moon will move noticeably farther from Aldebaran during the night.

Two planets will be in the evening sky during September. Saturn will be shining brightly low in the southwestern sky, but Mercury will be harder to find. It will be very low in the west-southwest during the first half of the month. Binoculars and a clear horizon will be needed to see it. Meanwhile Venus will be brilliant in the predawn sky. Much dimmer Mars will be to its lower left. Late in the month they

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the groundwork for future Independent candidates. Presumably human ones legally qualified to be elected.

It’s a noble goal, but I fear that the stranglehold of the two party system will leave Olson with a different lesson: that a viable third-party candidate is nothing more than a figment of his imagination.

But hey, stranger things have happened.

Travis Fischer is a newswriter for Mid-America Publishing and can’t wait to see the political signs that come out of this campaign.

This is a special newsletter for me to write this week. Yesterday, I was elected by my colleagues to be the next Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives. I will now follow in the footsteps of my father, Del Stromer, who served as the speaker in the 1980’s, while also blazing a new trail as the first woman to serve as speaker in Iowa history.

I have never been more humbled than I am by those who have given me this amazing opportunity. While you were not a part of the vote for speaker, you are the ones that made it a possibility. I have benefited so much from the guidance of those in our communities, and I have cherished the ideas and concerns you have shared with me that have then influenced the decisions made at the Capitol.

The legislative process works best when it is driven by the input of everyday Iowans, not its politicians. That has always been true of my time as your state representative and I will encourage all in the Iowa House to embrace it.

While I will not officially assume the role of speaker until the beginning of session on January 11, I will

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will be joined by bright Jupiter that will emerge from the bright light of the Sun to the lower left of Mars.

Highlights: Sep 4 - Mercury will be at its highest in the western sky for its current evening appearance. Binoculars may be needed.

Sep 4/5 - For most of North America, Aldebaran, the bright eye of Taurus (the Bull) will be very close to the dark (western) side of the moon as they rise just before midnight. Only observers in the northeastern U.S. will see the Moon pass over the star just after midnight. The Moon will move away from Aldebaran during the night.

Sep 10 a.m. - The Moon will be between brilliant Venus to its upper right and dimmer Mars to its left or lower left.

Sep 19 - Celebrate Observe the Moon Night. Everyone is encouraged to go outside and observe Earth’s satellite.

The Moon will be to the upper left of Saturn and above Antares, the bright heart of Scorpius (the Scorpion). Star Party sponsored by Grout Museum & Black Hawk Astronomy Club, Prairie Grove Park, Waterloo, 9-10:30.

Sep 23 - The day of the autumnal equinox that marks the start of fall in the northern hemisphere. On this day the Sun will rise straight in the east and set straight in the west all over the Earth, and everyone will have 12 hours of daylight.

Sep 25 a.m. - Mars will be close to the left of Regulus, the brightest star in Leo (the Lion) in the predawn sky, with Venus to their upper right and Jupiter about the same distance to their lower left. Look about 1 hour before sunrise.

Sep 27 - Total eclipse of the Moon with the partial eclipse starting at 8:07 p.m. CDT (1:07 UT on 9/28) and ending at 11:27 CDT (4:27 UT on 9/28).

Observe the eclipse and other celestial objects at a Star party sponsored by Hoover Middle School, at the Observatory, 630 Hillcrest Rd, Waterloo, IA, 8:00-10:00.

Date Rises Moon Phase Highest point Sets When visible Last quarter Sep 5 Midnight Sunrise Noon A.M. New moon Sep 13 Sunrise Noon Sunset Not visible First quarter Sep 21 Noon Sunset Midnight P.M. Full moon Sep 27 Sunset Midnight Sunrise All night

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Correction - Hancock County Fair Section Trevor Kluver was mis-identified last week in The Leader and the in the Beef section of the Hancock Kanawha Reporter. Apologies for County Fair Days magazine issued any confusion!

City of Garner receives donation for Reichardt Park.

Nathan Nedved

Trevor Kluver

Garner Baker Wins Iowa State Fair Rye Bread Crown DES MOINES - Louise Piper of Garner won first place and a $50 gift card in the Danish Rye Bread competition at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Contestants were challenged to create a traditional Danish rye bread using at least 50 percent rye flour or rye graham. Entries were judged on taste and texture.

Sunday Dinner Piper also earned First Place Overall in the Sunday Dinner at Mom’s (Grandma’s) contest. Each entrant had to submit a story about why the dish is special, and each entry was presented the way it would be served at Sunday dinner.

The dishes were judged on taste, story, appearance and presentation.

Piper won first place for a side dish and second place for dessert.

Apple Pie Piper earned second place and $75 in the North “40” Pie Contest – Apple-licious Pie contest. Contestants were challenged to create an award-worthy fresh apple pie.

Entries were judged on good apple flavor, consistency, crust and appearance.

Egg-Ceptional Eggs Piper won third place overall and $100 in the Egg-ceptional Eggs Egg Cooking competition. She won first place for sandwiches, salads and side dishes.

Other awards Piper placed in the following classes in various Iowa State Fair Food Department competitions: Classic Jams – 1) apricot, 2) blueberry, 3) peach, 1) pear, 1) pear/apple, 2) rhubarb-raspberry, 2) strawberry, 3) strawberry-kiwi, 3) sugar free, 3) triple cherry Pickles – 3) fruit pickles – watermelon rind Preserves (second place overall) – 1) peach, 2) preserves other than named Conserves – 1) peach, 3) fruit in combination other than named Marmalade – 3) peach Pie entries – 2) rhubarb custard, 3) triple cherry

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5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. or until gone.

corn hole league is starting this fall

at the VFW - 2nd and 4th Friday’s of the Month. stop in sign up your team and Join the FUn!

VFW Post 5515 • 315 Center Avenue • Garner, Iowa

The City of Garner received a $10,000 check for Reichardt Park. Garner Rotary gave $5,000, and Rotary International granted a matching amount of $5,000. Garner Rotary Club is a service club with the motto, “Service above self.” Garner Rotary donated the money for the equipment and the labor to put it together on July 31 and August 1. Pictured (left to right): City Administrator Randy Lansing; Parks and Rec Director Tim Schmidt; Sarah Swanson and Deb Schmidt.

Iowa Centenarians to be recognized

by Governor Branstad

Relishes – 2) pickle (sweet) Potluck dishes – 2) dessert Foods made with honey (Breads and Roll Division) – 1) honey dinner rolls, 1) honey wheat bread, 2) honey oatmeal bread. Piper was named the overall division winner.

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 228 divisions, 850 classes and over 10,600 entries at this year’s Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center.

Jim and Kathryn Gatchel

Gatchels celebrate 68th anniversary

Jim and Kathryn Gatchel of Garner will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 29. They were married August 29, 1947 at the Methodist Church in Garner.

Their family includes Mary

Sniezek, Garner; Luann Smit, Garner; David Gatchel, Des Moines; Carol McClintock, Owatonna, Minn., and their spouses; seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Iowa State introduces soon-to-be released farm video game AMES — The Iowa State Fair showcases Iowa’s farm industry in big ways, from big machinery and boars to Iowa chops and melons on sticks, and leaves most visitors feeling like they are very much part of Iowa agriculture. Fairgoers with the desire to try their hand at a more personal farming experience should stop by the Iowa State University exhibit in the Varied Industries Building August 20 and 23.

Demonstrations of C6 BioFarm, a new tablet app sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, CenUSA Bioenergy, and Iowa NSF EPSCoR, will be featured on the special guest stage August 20 and 23.

The game teaches the values and steps to create products in a manner that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.

“C6 BioFarm is an interactive lesson for young people about the agricultural concepts involved in providing food, fuel, fiber and products,” said Jay Staker, youth development specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“One unique element of the game is that Iowans can relate it to their own communities.”

The game is aimed at students in grades 5 to 9 and can be played much like FarmVille or similar “legacy”

In an effort to recognize Iowans who are celebrating 100 years or more of life, Governor Terry Branstad and the Iowa Department on Aging are launching a call for centenarians and ar`e planning a number of regional centenarian recognition events throughout the state.

The regional event for Northwest and North Central Iowa will be hosted by Elderbridge Agency on Aging on September 16 in Fort Dodge. This is an invitation for centenarians to please contact us and then join us to be recognized by Governor Branstad at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, starting at 3 p.m.

If an honored centenarian is not able to attend the recognition event in Fort Dodge, each centenarian who applies will still receive a signed certificate from Governor Branstad that is suitable for framing. The deadline for submitting biographical forms to the Iowa Department on Aging is Monday, Aug. 31.

For the purposes of this program, a centenarian is any older adult who will be 100 or older by Dec. 31, 2015, and whose primary residence is Iowa.

For more information on the Centenarian Recognition Program and event please contact Doug Merbach, Elderbridge Community Outreach Coordinator, at 641424-0678, extension 7079, or email dmerbach@elderbridge.org or contact Melissa Thomas at 641-4240678, extension 7087.

Open House Bridal Shower for

Emma Kelley bride-to-be of

Dan Rodriguez games. A legacy game is one that can be built upon forever, as users are essentially writing code when they create and maintain new elements.

“The game comes with support materials for teachers interested in incor-

Happy 60th Anniversary to Ed and Billie (Johnson) Luppen. They celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week.

They were married on August 27th, 1955 at the United Methodist Church in Britt.

Their children are Mayla Piering, Flower Mound TX and Laurence and Jane Luppen, Corwith. They have 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

We wish you a happy 60th Anniversary and many more, with love from your family.

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porating C6 BioFarm into their classroom,” said Staker. “At the core of C6 BioFarm is the interactive application, which can be downloaded soon on Google Play or the iTunes App Store.”

Saturday, August 29 2-4 p.m.

Cardinal Grove 1355 Division Street Garner, IA Registered at Target

NEW LYRIC THEATRE—BELMOND, IA Showing August 28-September 3

Ricki and the Flash

In an original and electrifying film loaded with live musical performances, Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family. Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer; Rick Springfield, portraying a Flash member in love with Ricki; Kevin Kline as Ricki’s ex-husband; and Audra McDonald as Kline’s new wife.

Ticket Prices Shows Daily at 7:30 p.m. Adult - $3; 15 & Under - $2

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RATING: PG-13

Our thanks go out to the Garner Community for their generosity in supporting our Tootsie Roll Drive which helps individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

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Iowa 4-H youth compete in the swine skillathon at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Hancock County 4-H team wins swine skillathons at Iowa State Fair Patriotic Art Scholarship

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Katie Oetken (center) is presented a $300 scholarship from the Iowa VFW Auxiliary. Oetken won third place for her artwork in a statewide Patriotic Art Contest. She qualified for the state competition by winning the local contest last spring VFW Auxiliary President Connie Bauer (right) and Eunice Kinsella, VFW Auxiliary Youth Chairman (left) present the scholarship to Oetken. A junior at GHV, Katie will spend the coming school year as an exchange student in Spain through the Rotary International program. The daughter of Tammi Oetken and the late Dean Oetken, Katie’s future plans include a career in the Air Force.

Local student receives doctoral degree from University of Wisconsin

MADISON - An estimated 6,700 graduates participated in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring 2015 commencement exercises. Kelly Wilhelm, of Goodell, graduated from the College of Agriculture and Life Science.

Kelly was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Soil Science.

Approximately 5,800 bachelor’s, master’s and law students celebrat-

ed in the main ceremony, held on Saturday, May 16, at Camp Randall Stadium. Television journalist, writer and cancer prevention advocate Katie Couric delivered the charge to the graduates.

In addition, 900 candidates receiving doctoral, Master of Fine Arts and medical professional degrees celebrated in a ceremony held at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 15.

AMES – Youth from 44 counties competed in three 4-H livestock skillathons at the Iowa State Fair. The 144 4-H’ers participated in poultry, sheep and swine events, said Amy Powell, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist in animal science and 4-H STEM – science, technology, engineering and math.

Camp Greentree offers bereavement support to youth

MASON CITY – Hospice of North Iowa’s youth bereavement camp, Camp Greentree, is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Camp Tanglefoot, Clear Lake.

This one-day camp offers youth, ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to meet others who have experienced the death of a family member or friend, as well as the chance to gain coping skills. Activities are selected to promote a better understanding of the grieving process. Youth begin to recognize healthy and appropriate ways to express their feelings

and cope with loss. Camp includes indoor and outdoor activities, creating special memories and making friends along the way.

Advanced registration is required and due by Friday, September 11.

Camp Greentree is free of charge and open to all youth, ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Those who have not been served by Hospice of North Iowa are welcome to attend.

For further information or to register, contact Hospice of North Iowa at 641-428-6208, 800-297-4719 or visit www.hospicenorthiowa.com.

This was the first year for the poultry and sheep skillathons and the second year for the swine skillathon, Powell said. Youth worked their way through five stations, solving problems and identifying poultry, swine or sheep production components.

The youth identified feed samples, breeds, meat cuts and equipment.

They also had to answer questions about pedigrees, nutrients, quality assurance and equipment uses.

Ninety-three youth participated in the swine skillathon, held on Aug. 16. The winning team from Hancock County included Eric Gall, Andrew Dornbier and Jace Pringnitz. All participants received a skillathon t-shirt sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Awards were provided by Harris Vaccines. In ad-

dition, the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Harris Vaccines and the Iowa State Block and Bridle Club provided volunteers to assist with the swine skillathon.

Local student named to Drake University dean’s list DES MOINES – Tamara O’Hara, of Garner, was named to the Dean’s List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the Spring 2015 semester.

Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, enrolling more than 3,300 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from 40 states and approximately 40 countries. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools.

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County native PLEASE, JOIN US IN WORSHIP Hancock dies in S.D. crash Baptist BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (GARBC) 480 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3110 Pastor Greg Baum Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday, September 2 7 p.m. Bible Study Catholic ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC CLUSTER ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 660 Bush, Garner Phone 923-2329 ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 139 3rd St. SE, Britt ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 906 West O St. Forest City Fr. James Dubert, Pastor – 9232329 Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, August 27 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City 8 a.m. Mass at Garner Friday, August 28 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt 9 a.m. Mass at West View Care Saturday, August 29 NO Holy Hour & Reconciliation at Garner 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 4:30 p.m. Mass at Duncan Sunday, August 30 7:15 a.m. Reconciliation at Britt 8 a.m. Mass at Britt 10 a.m. Mass at Garner 10:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City Monday, August 31 8 a.m. Mass at Duncan Tuesday, September 1 4:30 p.m. Holy Hour, Adoration & Reconciliation at Forest City 5:30 p.m. Mass at Forest City Wednesday, September 2 5 p.m. Reconciliation at Britt 5:30 p.m. Mass at Britt ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 403 East St. S. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4279 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass Church of Christ IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Pastor Donna Buckmann Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesdays 5 p.m. Noah’s Ark Church School *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday.

Evangelical Free EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 810 Second Ave SW, Britt, 50423 Pastor Stan Johnson Youth Director Matt Krause Phone 843-3861 Sundays 9 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 502 Reed St. W. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4460 Jason Boomgarden, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Service (1st & 3rd Sunday)

GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 580 Hwy 18 E. Garner, 50438 Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Thursday, August 27 8:30 a.m. Moms in Prayer International Friday, August 28 7:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting at Anderson’s Home Sunday, August 30 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, September 1 6:30 p.m. Williams Small Group Lutheran FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 1985 290th St. Miller, Garner, 50438 Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Rose Visser, Lay Minister Sunday, August 30 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Walking tacos for all (Followed by VBS and Rally for Sunday School) FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 70 5th Ave, NW, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3172 Rev. Willie Rosin Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. AA Meeting Tuesday, September 1 12-1 p.m. Community Prayer ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 2405 260th St. Garner Phone 829-4493 Sunday, August 30 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 212, 517 SE Elm St. Corwith, 50430 Barbara Chapman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261 Office: stpauloffice@comm1net.net Preschool: stpaulpreschool@comm1net.net Treasurer: stpaultreasurer@comm1net.net Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, August 27 7 p.m. Al-Anon Sunday, August 30 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Bible Study Monday, August 31 9 a.m. Hope Circle Tuesday, September 1 7 pm. AA Wednesday, September 2 5:15 p.m. CE Meal 5:45 p.m. CE Class 7 p.m. Worship

Methodist

425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmcatlive.com Pastor Keith Hood Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee 3 p.m. L.A.W. Praise Team Practice Monday, August 31 9:30 a.m. Bible Study

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 707 4th St. SW, Britt Phone 843-3523 The Rev. Robert Dodge Sundays 9 a.m. Worship (No Sunday School)

Presbyterian

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 214 Clinton St. Box 217, Corwith, 50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sunday, August 30 10 a.m. Worship Service Food Pantry by Appt.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, August 27 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Prairie View 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 4 p.m. Comfort Quilters in Fellowship Hall (All are welcome to help with quilting project) Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration (Hospitality & fellowship to follow worship) Monday, August 31 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 1 p.m. Quilters Tuesday, September 1 1 p.m. Comfort Quilters in Fellowship Hall (All are welcome to help with quilting project) 1:45 p.m. Concord Bingo (Rebekah Circle) Wednesday, September 2 1 p.m. Quilters 5:30 p.m. SPRC Meeting 6 p.m. UMW Executive Meeting 6:30 p.m. UMW Unit Meeting (Host Sarah Circle, Lesson Esther Circle) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 Willow St. Goodell Phone 641-495-6102 Pastor Michael Shaffer Sunday, August 30 10:30 a.m. Worship Service UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastor Michael Shaffer Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, September 2 7 p.m. Choir Practice

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 475 Maben Ave. Garner Phone 923-2274 Justin Asche, Pastor Thursday, August 27 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Sunday, August 30 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Monday, August 31 – Thursday, September 3 Pastor Justin at Continuing Ed Reformed BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 569 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3308 Pastor Joel De Boer Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday School PEACE REFORMED CHURCH 3 mi. S. Hwy 69, Garner, 50438 Phone 923-3060 www.peacereformedchurch.com Sunday, August 30 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ZION EVANGELICAL & REFORMED CHURCH 760 W. 8th, Garner Phone 923-3152 Brian Lund, Pastor Thursday, August 27 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Concord Care Center Sunday, August 30 9:30 a.m. Worship 5:30 p.m. Family Steak Fry. (Sign up in Narthex).

Tuesday, September 1 9 a.m. Prayer Group Wednesday, September 2 7 p.m. The Blackwood Legacy Quartet from Nashville will perform at Zion A&E. (Admission is free, all are welcome to attend). *Send updates for church calendars

by Fridays at noon. Email sharonbates.map@gmail.com or bring a copy to the Garner or Britt office.

Schedules are printed one week in advance.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 3rd St. LuVerne, 50560 Phone 515-882-3509 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays 7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast

Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com A Hancock County native died in an auto accident in South Dakota Thursday, Aug 20.

According to an accident report from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Interstate 90, about three miles east of Alexandria, S.D. at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Ryan Hrubes, 28, of Omaha Neb., and native of the Garner area, was one of four killed in the firey crash, which occurred when an eastbound 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck driven

by David Wise, of Salem, S.D. entered the westbound lanes of the interstate colliding with the vehicle in which Hrubes was driving.

Wise was pronounced dead at the scene, and two passengers in the Hrubes vehicle, Ty and Terri Schen-

Patchwork Quilt

Public Service Information for the Elderly National Senior Citizens Day is August 21st. This day recognizes the contributions that senior citizens make in the communities they live in. Various events and activities are organized on Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness of supporting older people and recognizing their achievements. This day was created not only to honor the positive impacts generated by senior citizens but also to bring awareness of social, health, and economic issues that affect older Americans.

Previously, Senior Citizens Day was observed on August 14th, when President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935.

However, in 1988, Ronald Regan who was the President at the time, declared August 21st to be National Senior Citizens Day and proclaimed the following: “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today, and gives us ample reason this year to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land.

With improved health care and more years of productivity, older citizens are reinforcing their historical roles as leaders and as links with our patrimony and sense of purpose as individuals and as a Nation. Many older people are embarking on second careers, giving younger Americans a fine example of responsibili-

Interested in becoming Catholic? Know someone who is?

People from all kinds of backgrounds, and for all different reasons, express an interest in knowing more about the Catholic faith. You may be engaged or married, to a Catholic; you may belong to another Christian denomination, a member of another religion, or none. You may be searching for the answers to some sincere and important questions about life. If you are discerning becoming a member of the Catholic Church or would like to learn more about what we believe before making this decision, RCIA is for you!!

Non-denominational OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH Meets at Garner Ed. Center, 325 W. 8th Street Church Office:

zel, also of Omaha, died in the crash.

Hrubes’ wife, 26-year-old Emily Hrubes, received “serious but non-life threatening injuries” in the crash. She was taken to a South Dakota hospital. Her condition was not available Monday.

According to other reports, the Hrubes and Schenzels were traveling to the Black Hills when the accident occurred. Ty Schenzel was a well-known pastor at Waypoint Church in Omaha. He and his wife were the founders of the Hope Center for Kids, at which the Hrubes have been active volunteers.

Schenzel performed Ryan and Emily’s wedding ceremony last Septmber.

Funeral services for Ryan Hrubes were still pending as of Monday afternoon.

ty, resourcefulness, competence, and determination. And more than 4.5 million senior citizens are serving as volunteers in various programs and projects that benefit every sector of society. Wherever the need exists, older people are making their presence felt -- for their own good and that of others.

For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.

We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older -- places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity.”

For more information, you may access the link at: http://www.regan. utexas.edu. You may also contact Elderbridge at www.elderbridge.org, or by calling 800-243-0678. You may also contact LifeLong Links at www.lifelonglinks.org, or by calling 866-468-7887.

Betty A. Miller

Nov. 4, 1930 - Sept. 2, 2011

In my ear I still hear you, In my heart I still feel you, With each step We still walk together, I love and miss you Always and forever.

Bob

RCIA sessions - (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will be held weekly beginning Wednesday, September 2nd 2015, for the Archangel Catholic Cluster. It will be held at the St. Patrick’s Church in Britt beginning at 6:45 PM. An open heart is the only cost!

Contact Doug and Dawn Doughan @ 641-860-1398 or the cluster office in Garner @ 641-923-2329.

Support your local churches with an ad on the church page. Call toll free 866-923-2684.

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INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Ollenburg Motors Inc.

HANCOCK COUNTY CO-OP OIL ASS’N. 245 State St., Garner Garner • Klemme • Ventura Phone 923-2635

SMITH’S

Chevy • Pontiac • Chrysler • Olds 525 Hwy. 18 W, Garner, IA 50438 Phone 923-2861

North Iowa Grain Equipment Highway 18 • Garner, IA Phone 923-2862

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376 State Street Garner, IA 50438 Ph. 641-923-2227

190 State St., Box 169 • Garner, IA 50438 Phone: 641-923-3741 Fax: 641-923-2812

Douglas S. Hayes, AAMS Financial Advisor

HARDWARE

Your Local Lennox Dealer Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning

McPEAK TRENCHING, INC.

Dave McPeak LuVerne, IA • 882-3700 or 882-3313

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200 State Street PO Box 143 Garner, IA 50438 Bus. 641-923-3295 Toll-free 800-542-6933

Gold Eagle Cooperative Grain • Feed Seed Fertilizer Chemicals Custom Application

Corwith 583-2462 Wesley 679-4272 Titonka 928-2272

RECORDS

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Reporting from the Hancock County Courthouse SMALL CLAIMS Garner Vet Clinic, Garner, vs. Tanya Renee Hanson, Klemme. Judgment In favor plaintiff for $379.95 plus interest and court costs.

Dietering Bros. Inc., Bancroft, vs.

Nathan E. Drake, Britt. Dismissed with prejudice. 8-3 Brian Riech, Clear Lake, vs. Clint Jason Weaver, Garner. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $4,746.79 plus interest and court costs.

James Wettlerling, Garner, vs. Elizabeth Glee Kuker, Alden. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $5,000 plus interest and court costs. 8-19

CIVIL Bank of the West, plaintiff, vs.

Kimberly Sue Ulrich and Wendell Wayne Ulrich, defendants, parties in possession. In rem judgment in favor of plaintiff for damages in amount of $36,915.56 plus interest and court costs. Judgment declared to be lien upon the oroperty known as 111 North Railroad, Klemme, Iowa. Property has been abandoned, mortgage foreclosed.

Title lien and interest is plaintiffs. 8-19 State of Iowa, petitioner, vs. Christopher Todd Stromley, Northwood, defendant. CSRU payments. Current support of $145 per month and accrued support of $580 payable in installments of $14.50 per month. 8-5 DISSOLUTIONS Ingrid Anna Winkler, petitioner, vs.

Brian Winkler, respondent. Dissolution of marriage. 8-4 Christina Marie Seger Luse, petitioner, vs. Raymie Eugene Luse, respondent. Dissolution of marriage.

8-11 MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES Katie Marie Countryman, Kanawha, and Justin Michael Walk, Kanawha.

7-18 Daniele Nichole Hanson, Klemme, and Jeromie James Holland, Britt. 8-1 Rodney Ray Dodd, Garner, Barbara Marie Hurbes, Garner. 7-31 Brett Eric Dixon, Garner, and Tanya Leigh Nygard, Garner. 7-25 Robert Jay Hellin, Garner, and Ruby Mae Scheese, Garner. 7-30 GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stops/Accidents – 7, Motorist Assists – 0, Citizen Contact –9, Business Contact – 0, Business Contact (Funeral) - 0, Government Contact – 0, Government Contact (ambulance) – 0, Investigation – 7, Disturbance – 3, Other – 1.

August 13 One traffic stop, no citation issued.

4:51 p.m., Bills Family Foods, Garner, investigation, theft of motor vehicle.

6:11 p.m., 1000 Blk State St., investigation; Arletta Lantz, 66, Garner, cited for simple assault.

10:27 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., investigation, trespassing.

August 14 Two traffic stops, no citations issued.

9:24 a.m., 400 Blk W 4th St., investigation; Lucas Munson, 18, Garner, cited for criminal mischief in the 4th degree and discharging weapons.

8:52 p.m., 1400 Blk State St., investigation, possible harassment.

10:16 p.m., 300 Blk State St., investigation; Dennis Debattista, Jr., 32, Garner, arrested and charged with public consumption or intoxication.

August 16 12:55 a.m., 200 Blk State St., do-

Probate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HANCOCK COUNTY NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES K. SMITH, Decesased Probate No. ESPRO11444 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES K. SMITH, Deceased, who died on or about june 5, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 31st day of July, 2015, the last will and testament of JAMES K. SMITH, deceased, bearing date of the 15th day of February, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Marlene F. Smith was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from date of mailing of this noitce to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 5th day of August, 2015.

Marlene F Smith Executor of the Estate

314 East State Street

Klemme, IA 50449 Philip L. Garland, ICIS PIN No: 1786 Attorney for the Executor PO Box 134 Garner, Iowa 50438 Date of second pulbication: 26th day of August, 2015.

Probate Code Section 304 Published in The Leader on Wednsday, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26, 2015

mestic disturbance.

August 17 12:16 a.m., 1300 Blk Bush Ave., investigation, theft.

August 18 2:09 a.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., possible harassment.

3:16 a.m., 700 Blk Grove Ave., disturbance.

9:24 a.m., W 8th St./Hwy 69 W, traffic accident.

8:05 p.m., Concord Park, Garner, possible disturbance.

August 19 One traffic stop, no citation issued.

4:05 p.m., Bill’s Family Foods/Hwy 18 W, Garner, traffic accident.

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF August 12 10:47 a.m., 140th St./Hwy 69, accident, no injuries.

10:19 p.m., 270th St./Hwy 69, accident, deer or other animal.

August 13 One traffic stop, no citation issued.

August 14 One traffic stop, no citation issued.

10:27 a.m., 600 Blk Main, harassment/threats.

6:44 p.m., 100 Blk Industrial Dr., theft/larceny/shoplifting.

August 15 Three traffic stops, one citation issued.

6:27 p.m., 2100 Blk 340th St., suspicious person/activity.

7:59 p.m., 2400 Blk 180th St., suspicious person/activity.

10:00 p.m., 2200 Blk Jewel Ave., accident, no injuries.

August 16 Two traffic stops, no citations issued.

August 17 Two traffic stops, no citations issued.

5:30 a.m., 1st St./NW Elm St., accident, no injuries.

2:25 p.m., 9th Ave. NW/Hwy 18, accident w/injuries.

6:31 p.m., Kossuth Co. Jail, warrant served.

9:11 p.m., 200 Blk Clinton St., warrant served.

August 18 Three traffic stops, no citations issued.

3:15 p.m., State St./E Hwy 18, accident, no injuries.

August 19 Four traffic stops, no citations issued.

5:05 a.m., 500 Blk Main Ave. N, suspicious person/activity.

5:51 a.m., 1900 Blk Apple Ave., death/medical examiner.

1:56 p.m., 2nd St. NW/9th Ave. NW, accident, no injuries.

August 20 One traffic stop, no citation issued.

11:36 a.m., 1900 Blk 290th St., theft/ larceny/shoplifting.

4:43 p.m., 300 Blk S. Jefferson Ave., fraud/scam.

10:02 p.m., 400 Blk N 3rd St., noise complaint.

10:46 p.m., Woden City Limits, suspicious person/activity.

August 21 12:36 a.m., Hill Ave./Hwy 18, arrest.

1:46 a.m., 300 Blk E. Hancock St., noise complaint.

7:55 a.m., Klemme Park, accident, no injuries.

Public Notice

IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR HANCOCK COUNTY NOTICE TO: Miguel Garcia-Leon and/or any unknown putative fathers of A. G, A. G. & T. G. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that case numbers JVJV001069, JVJV001070 & JVJV001071 are Children in Need of Assistance matters pending in this Court. You are further notified that a hearing has been set in the District Courtroom of the HANCOCK County Courthouse, Garner, Iowa, on August 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM. You are further advised that you have the right to be represented at the hearing by counsel and appear in person; in the event you are financially unable to employ counsel, the Court will, upon application, appoint counsel for you.

STATE OF IOWA JUDICIARY Case No. JVJV001071 County HANCOCK THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. Therefore, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless you obtain an exemption from the court, you must file your Appearance and Answer electronically.

You must register through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purposes of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the court.

FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: http://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile FOR COURT RULES ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16: http://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/Efile Scheduled Hearing: If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.)

Date Issued 08/11/2015 08:50:45 AM District Clerk of HANCOCK County /s/ Beverly Templeton Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2, 2015

PROPERTY TRANSFERS WD – Rosa Elia Carmona to Garry W. Oehlert, Julie E. Oehlert; Britt 22 2204-Anderson’s Addition, Lot 1, Blk 9 as desc. 7-28.

CO – Wayne Rasmus EST, Denny Rasmus EX to Terry L. Cook; Garner 21 2107-Sunset View Addition, Lots 11&12 as desc. 7-28.

WD – Taylor Brothers Inc. to Caseys Marketing Co. SE T97N, R24W, Section 2 as desc. 7-28.

CO – Raymond Wille EST, Marian Greiman COEX, Jodie Bredlow COEX to Marian Greiman, Jodie Bredlow; SW T95N, R23W, Section 9 as desc.; SE T95N, R23W, Section 9 as desc.; NW T95N, R23W, Section 9 as desc. 7-28.

CO – Raymond Wille EST, Marian Greiman COEX, Jodie Bredlow COEX to Alice J. Wille LE, Marian Greiman, Jodie Bredlow; SE T95N, R23W, Section 16 as desc.; NE SE T95N, R23W, Section 16 as desc.

7-28.

WD – Myrlen L. Olsen REVTR, Myrlen L. Olsen TR to Daniel R. Kahlstorf, Renita Kahlstorf; NE T96N, R25W, Section 5 as desc. 7-28.

WD – Myrlen L. Olsen, Larry P. Olsen, Deborah J. Olsen, Anette Sult, David Sult, Timothy Cutkomp, Cherie Cutkomp, Jeremy Olsen, Julie Olsen to Daniel R. Kahlstorf, Renita Kahlstorf; NE T96N, R25W, Section 5 as desc. 7-28.

WD – Craig E. Tapp, Debra K. Tapp to Cassandra J. Jamieson; Garner 21 2110-Blackstone’s Addition, Lot 2 as desc. 7-29.

WD – Oakcrest Real Est. LLC to Corwith Community Club Inc.; Corwith 25 2501-Original Town-Corwith, Lots 5 & 6, Blk 5 as desc. 7-30.

WD – Louis J. Smidt, Gayle Smidt to Louis J. Smidt, Gayle Smidt; T95N, R25W, Section 27 as desc. 7-30.

WD – Louis J. Smidt, Gayle Smidt to Louis J. Smidt, Gayle Smidt; SE T95N, R25W, Section 22 as desc.

7-30.

CO – William D. Schroeder EST, Karen Sue Lang EX to Tom S. Johnstone, Marolyn D. Johnstone; Kanawha 26 2612-West View Addition, Lot 3 as desc. 7-30.

DECLARATION – David J. Greiman, Jeanettee A. Greiman to D & J Condos II Public; Garner 21 2141-Subdivision of Lot 3, Lots A & B as desc. 7-30.

WD – American Crane Inc. to Hancock County Cooperative Oil Assn.; SE NW T96N, R23W, Section 30 as desc. 7-30.

WD – Jerome A. Heimer, Joan R. Heimer to Joan R. Heimer; Garner 21 2101-Original Town, Lots 7 & 8, Blk 43 as desc. 7-31.

TITLE – Joseph A. Mohlis to Teresa M. Mohlis; Garner 21 2101-Original Town, Lots 2 & 3, Blk 44 as desc. 8-3.

WD – Dennis N. Wiemann, Pamela D. Wiemann to Mark Anderson, Robin Anderson; Britt 22 2224-Bird’s

Subdivision, Lot 1, Blk 3 as desc. 8-3.

WD – Mark G. Anderson, Robin Anderson to Cherie E. Yoder, Heath A. Heimer; Garner 21 2108-Seymour’s Addition to Concord, Lot 1, Blk 2 as desc. 8-3.

WD – Norma J. Mayland to Marla K. Britton Johnson, Marla K. Johnson Britton, Ryan P. Johnson; NE SE T97N, R24W, Section 1 as desc. 8-3.

WD – Marcia A. Olson to Marcia A. Olson LE, Karla Penning, Keri Sherman; Britt 22 2218-Riehm’s Subdivision, Lot 2 as desc. 8-6.

WD – Nancy L. Watson, Winston M. Watson to Dorian D. Goll; Garner 21 2102-Tallman’s Addition, Lot 2, Blk 15 as desc. 8-6.

WD – Kenneth W. Blietz, Sandra A. Blietz to Ronald F. Kloc, Lynn A. Kloc; NE NE T96N, R23W, Section 24 as desc. 8-6.

DEED – Hancock County Sheriff, William J. Spencer, Beverly A. Spencer, Aqua Finance Inc., Applied Card Bank to US Bank NA TR, GT 2008 HE1; Britt 22 2216-Stubbins Third Addition, Blk 9 as desc. 8-10.

Notice of School Election Notice of School Election To: The qualified electors of the LuVerne Community School District in the Counties of Kossuth, Hancock, and Humboldt, State of Iowa. This notice of the School Election is given by order of the Kossuth County Commissioner of Elections in compliance with the laws of Iowa, Section 49.53 Code of Iowa.

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m., the School Election for all qualified electors of the LuVerne Community School District will be held.

The whole of said school district constitutes three voting precincts and this election will be conducted at each precinct as follows: Corwith Community Center 110 Wayne Street, Corwith, Iowa Electors who live in all that portion of said school district lying within LuVerne Township, all in Kossuth County; Boone and Magor Townships and the City of Corwith, all in Hancock County.

LuVerne Community Center

109 Dewitt Street, LuVerne, Iowa Electors who live in all that portion of said school district lying within Irvington, LuVerne, Prairie and Sherman Townships and the City of LuVerne, all in Kossuth County; Lake, Humboldt, and Vernon Townships and the City of LuVerne, all in Humboldt County.

Wesley Community Center 205 Main Street, Wesley, Iowa Electors who live in all that portion of said school district lying within Prairie and Wesley Townships and the City of Wesley, all in Kossuth County; Orthel Township, all in Hancock County.

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES In addition to the names on the Sample Ballot shown on this page, some candidates names will appear on ballots in particularly affected precincts in this school district. They include: North Iowa Area Community College District 8 Dean Cataldo Absentee and provisional ballots will be counted at the Election Building, 205 W State

St, Algona, Iowa.

At the election, all of the qualified electors of said school district are hereby notified to appear at this time and place. All voters are also advised to contact the Kossuth County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections (515-295-2718) as to the requirements of voter registration in order to be eligible to vote at the election.

All polling places are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the Kossuth County Auditor’s office at 515-295-2718 or email auditor@co.kossuth.ia.us.

Voter pre-registration deadline is Friday, August 28, 2015 at 5:00 pm at the Kossuth County Auditor’s Office. Voter registrations must be received no later than August 28, 2015 unless postmarked on or before Monday, August 24, 2015.

Absentee ballots are available at the Kossuth County Auditor’s office.

The following is a copy of the ballot:

Proceedings

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 10, 2015 Garner, Iowa The Hancock County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on the above captioned date pursuant to adjournment with Supervisors Florence (Sis) Greiman, Ron Sweers, and Jerry J. Tlach present. Absent: none.

The minutes of August 3, 2015 meeting were read and approved.

No further business to come before the Board, motion made to adjourn at 10:33 a.m.

by Supervisor Greiman and carried. All Supervisors present voting, “Aye,” session to adjourn and will meet again on August 17, 2015.

ATTEST: Michelle K. Eisenman, Auditor Jerry J. Tlach, Chair Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

Published in The Leader on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

Official Proceedings: City of Garner

CITY OF GARNER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2015 The City of Garner Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Mayor Pro Tem Deb Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

ROLL CALL-Present: Denny Drabek, Deb Schmidt, Tim Schmidt and Lynn Smith, Absent: George Smith and Mayor Mick.

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

PUBLIC INPUT: none.

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

• Minutes-July 28th regular meeting • Liquor License Renewal-VFW Lounge • Property Tax Abatement-Hancock County Coop Oil @ 615 Hwy 18 West • July Treasurer, Police, PW, Water/Sewer, P&R reports and the Utility Billing AR Audit Report Motion by Lynn Smith, seconded by Denny Drabek to approve the claims as submitted, carried unanimously.

Luann Gatchel-Smit from Jasperson Insurance reviewed the City’s annual renewal with ICAP for property and liability insurance. The premium this year, $96,805.54, which includes the member credit, is a 6.5% decrease from last year.

Don Furman, Library Building Committee Chair updated the Council on the project and reviewed the grants that are being sought.

Mayor Pro Tem Deb Schmidt announced that it was time for the Public Hearing regarding the Downtown Façade Rehabilitation Project plans, specifications, form of contract and architect’s estimate of cost. Doug Foreshoe from Bergland & Cram gave an update on the project. Hearing no other comments Mayor Pro Tem Schmidt closed the Public Hearing. The following action was then taken.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded Lynn Smith to approve Resolution #2015-37 ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE DOWNTOWN FAÇADE REHABILITATION PROJECT, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Deb Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, Lynn Smith, Nays: none, Absent: George Smith.

Following a review of the one bid received and a recommendation from the architect there was a motion by Denny Drabek, seconded Tim Schmidt to not accept the bid and to re-bid the project after the first of the year, carried unanimously.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded Lynn Smith to concur with a recommendation from

the BOA to grant a conditional use permit to Heath Heimer at 175 West 3rd Street for a residential rental apartment in the basement of a commercial building, carried unanimously.

CA Lansing reviewed a list of streets staff is recommending for repair or overlay. Council will review the list and asked that this item be placed on the next agenda.

CORRESPONDENCE: Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District letter regarding the outdoor classroom at the Viaduct Property, ROW tree removal letter, FY16 GVAS Board members, BOA minutes and P&R Board minutes OTHER BUSINESS: Items discussed included: • Golf Course Club House rental damages • Maintenance of the Outdoor Classroom area along West 3rd and Hwy 69-CA Lansing asked to contact the Mason City Field Office about the ownership status • Water pressure issues in the 800 block of West 3rd • Electric/Gas Franchise Fee, letters sent to affected users-will be on the next agenda • Current projects around Cottonwood Drive that could impact the storm sewer • IMT Agreement to put in a retention pond next year Meeting adjourned 8:00pm.

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348,895.09 SUMMARY Revenue (July): 76,062.31 General Lib Remodel Fund 232.74 Pool Maint Fund 57.39 Park Project Fund 65.02 VMRC Maint Fund 9,607.74 Ed Center 611.71 Road Use 32,573.56 Employee Benefits 2,358.34 Local Option 37,124.74 TIF-Kadrlik/Touchstone 3,241.87 TIF-Hejlik 173.27 CDBG Projects 11,342.00 Rev Loan - Industry 1,431.62 Rev Loan - Housing 283.81 Rev Loan - Retail 117.44 Debt Service 1,871.82 Water 28,399.66 Sewer 48,994.82 Storm Sewer 6,806.56

261,356.42 Expenses: General 182,405.55 Ed Center 3,058.06 Road Use 25,211.23 Employee Benefits 9,562.11 TIF - Kadrlik/Tchstn 368.40 TIF - Hejlik 12,000.00 CDBG Projects 46,772.00 Rev Loan - Housing 466.33 Capital Projects 19,806.66 Water 13,997.56 Sewer 25,441.84 Storm Sewer 9,805.35

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etterwinners returning to play football for Garner-HayďŹ eld-Ventura in the 2015 season are: (front row, left to right) Brandon Bell, Brett Formanek, Harley Forry, Matt Sonquist, Ben Baumgard, Connor Smith, Gabe Umbarger, Lucas Prohaska, Ty Marth, (back row) Chase Theobald, Grady Umbarger, Conner Shaw, and Josh Chizek.

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Cards Look for Gridiron Improvement When the school year begins this barger and Brandon Bell along tight end week Cardinal fans will again focus on the football ďŹ eld as GHV opens their season. Fifth-year head coach Scott Van Dusseldorp is hoping to see his Cardinals rebound from a disappointing season with the eventual goal earning a playoff berth.

Coach Van Dusseldorp has reason to enter this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign with a better outlook compared to a year ago. As the 2014 season began, Coach Vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of experienced players included only ďŹ ve senior letter winners but the roster this time around includes a healthy list of veteran players. GHVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter winner list includes nine seniors and four juniors with some key players returning from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roster.

The Cardinals should ďŹ eld a potent running game this season as two of GHVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading ground-gainers return to action. Junior running back Conner Shaw led the Cardinals in 2014 with 714 yards for a 4.8 yard-per-carry average.

Fellow junior Harley Forry was GHVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-leading rusher with 199 yards for a 5.0 yard-per-carry average. Forry was also the Cardinalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading pass receiver with 224 yards. Forry and Shaw will also be among GHVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive leaders as the two led the Cardinals last season with 51 and 45 tackles respectively.

Leading the Cardinal offensive unit will be senior quarterback Lucas Prohaska. In addition to being a running threat, Prohaska completed 19 of 45 passes last year for 326 yards. GHVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive line will also rely on experienced players as seniors Brett Formanek, Gabe Um-

Ben Baumgard and junior lineman Josh Chizek are expected to open some holes against opposing defensive units.

GHV also returns some quality personnel to their defensive team. Linebackers Matt Sonquist and Connor Smith were some of the top defensive players for the Cards. Grady Umbarger and Ty Marth proved to be solid performers on the defensive line while Chase Theobald gained valuable experience in the defensive secondary.

Coach Van Dusseldorp will also rely on some untested players as he builds his lineups. Expected to contribute this season are seniors Cade Baker and Todd Finley along with sophomores Jack Van Dusseldorp and Dane Whipple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited to begin the season, â&#x20AC;&#x153; noted Coach V. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be using a combination of experienced players along with some new faces this year and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to have a great year.â&#x20AC;?

The Cardinals will be part of a very competitive Class 2A district that includes powerhouses Hampton-Dumont and Clear Lake. Osage is also expected to be a contender this season while the Cardinals are hoping to ďŹ nish among the top four and move on in the post-season.

GHV will begin the season on Friday with a trip to their biggest rival, West Hancock. The Eagles are ďŹ elding an experienced team this year with expectations of making a deep run into the playoffs. Regardless of preseason predictions, the Cardinals and Eagles have always provided a spirited, competitive contest.

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Top of Iowa action GHV VB prepares for new league begins this week For as long as almost any sports fan in north central Iowa can remember, the North Iowa Conference has existed as one of the premiere athletic conferences in the state. Those days are now gone and this week will mark the beginning of a new era in high school sports for local schools.

Two conferences have merged into one super-conference and member schools will begin competition in that league this week.

As most local sports fans already know, the former North Iowa Conference and Corn Bowl Conference have combined into two nine-school divisions. Competing in the TOI West division will be Belmond/ Klemme, Bishop Garrigan, Eagle Grove, Forest City, GHV, Lake Mills, North Iowa, North Union and West Hancock. East division schools include Central Springs, Nashua-Plainfield, Newman Catholic, North Butler, Northwood-Kensett, Osage, Rockford, St. Ansgar and West Fork.

With the 18-team conference, most sports will not have a conference champion crowned due to scheduling limitations from the boys’ and girls’ athletic associations. In lieu of conference championships, the TOI will be naming divisional champions for competitors from the East and West sections. Instead of

all-conference recognition, athletes will receive honors as all-division players from their appropriate side of the league. In addition coaches from the entire conference will select an Elite Top of Iowa Conference Team consisting of the best athletes from all 18 teams.

One main advantage to creating the super conference was that with the current landscape of schools closing or consolidating, the expanded conference has long-term viability for many years to come.

Conference superintendents are also exploring other activities including art shows, music festivals and student leadership gatherings.

GHV athletic director Matt Graham noted that he is looking forward to the new opportunities afforded by the new conference. “We have been working together for over a year now and we’ve built some great relationships with the former Corn Bowl teams.”

Cardinal fans will get their first taste of the new league this week when GHV travels to North Iowa for volleyball on Thursday. Cross-country will also feature competition in the super conference while football schedules are determined by the state athletic association and have nothing to do with established conferences.

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Letterwinners returning to play volleyball at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura for the 2015 season are: (left to right) Carlie Knutson, Hannah Lau, Mackenzie VanGerpen. right away for GHV to be successful. the league race but the Green Devils running an offense on out-of-system Steffens is also looking to junior Lydia will compete in the TOI East Division. balls.”

Seelhammer along with sophomores Steffens is hopeful that her Cardinal Joining Steffens on the GHV volleyBailee Frayne and Jackie Van Oort for squad will be able to challenge the ball staff are assistants Renee Weisendepth on the roster.

Indians and Bulldogs in pursuit of the stein and Dustin Ward.

The new conference alignment will first TOI league title.

The Cardinals will travel to North see perennial powers Forest City and “The girls’ attitudes toward learning Iowa on Thursday for their first action Lake Mills as the teams to beat this the game has been tremendous this of the new season. GHV will then host season. Historically Osage has also season,” noted Steffens. “In practice a strong Forest City squad on Septembeen among the top competitors in we have been focusing on passing and ber 1 for their home opener.

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There will be some big changes in store for Cardinal fans this year. For the past three seasons, Garner-Hayfield and Ventura have fielded teams through a cooperative sharing agreement but this year marks the beginning of a new era featuring a new consolidated school district. That change will not be significant as the two districts have already gelled well into unified programs but perhaps the biggest adjustment for Cardinal fans will lie in the new athletic conference. GHV will join eight other teams as part of the newly formed Top of Iowa Conference West Division.

Most of the teams will be familiar competitors and the Cards are looking for a strong showing in volleyball.

Cardinal head coach Kelsey Steffens begins her third season leading the GHV squad. Steffens finds herself in somewhat of a rebuilding mode after losing seven seniors from last year’s regular rotation. The Cards should have the ability to score as the two leading offensive threats from last season return. Juniors Mackenzie Van Gerpen and Hannah Lau led GHV at the net a year ago with 277 and 242 kills respectively. Completing the list of returning letter winners is junior outside hitter Carlie Knutson.

With only three experienced players returning to the court the Cardinals will rely on some new faces to see action this season. Five seniors are looking to add their leadership to the team while filling spots in the rotation. Sydney Childress, Taryn Carolus, Payton Bamrick, Katie Rasmussen and Miranda Jackson will need to step up

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keeping our system strong, ultimately making it into one active and strong learning environment at all levels. We should be proud of our school system and proud of our great leadership, great educators, and great students.

GHV is a well-rounded district offering excellent academics and extra-curricular activities and I want to be sure they are there for generations to come.

SCHOOL BOARD from page 1 system and will have for several more years. I have watched as past boards have looked to the future in making this school district into what it is today.

When I graduated in 1979, we were the first class to use the new addition to the high school (all four years) and it was a great feeling. We felt a lot of pride graduating from Garner. A few years later came the addition to the middle school, moving it from the old high school to its current location.

And in the most recent years, we have watched as two schools have become one - GHV. We have always had a great educational staff; many that have graduated, moved on only to return to live and teach right here.

My involvement with the Garner Ambulance Service, Garner Jaycees, coaching youth sports teams, as well as serving on several service boards through the years have contributed to my skills and experience. Becoming a GHV school board member is just another way I can give back to a great school system and community and keep building a bright future.

2. What do you see as goals or priorities for GHV for the next five years?

Education needs to be at the forefront. One of the advantages to having children in the school system over the years is having seen firsthand the changes in education and the many different teaching styles our educational staff brings to the table, often adjusted for our children’s different learning styles. This brings a great balance between teacher and student.

We must continue to give our teachers and students the resources to reach their full potential. It will be important to look at the courses we offer making sure they meet the academic needs of our students so that they are prepared for college or life in general.

State funding is more than frustrating and is always a concern for the district. The lack of a state budget for education until late in the session this year has been a concern. It makes it hard to certify a budget not knowing the state funding you will receive for the coming year. I feel it is only going to become harder in the future and we must continue to work with our legislators in making sure school funding stays a top priority at the state level.

3. Additional comments: The past few years we have seen two school districts share a vision in

Diane Frank

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Diane Frank, Garner, is Business/ Computer Instructor at North Iowa Area Community College 1. Why are you running for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education?

I am running for election to the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education because I have a strong interest in our children’s education and the community where we live. My husband and I sought out the opportunity to move to Garner because we heard about the high-quality education this school district provides and the reputation Garner has for being a prosperous community. We were welcomed into this community eight years ago, and it was the best decision we’ve made for our family.

I am running for election because I believe I have the qualities needed to be an effective school board member.

My teaching background, particularly in technology and preparing students for college or future employment, gives me additional insight into what our GHV students need to be successful. I also believe my business education background would provide a solid base for financial decision-making.

I am running for election because as a parent of two daughters in the school system, I have a vested interest in their educational experience, and as an edu-

cator, I am passionate about teaching and student learning.

2. What do you see as goals or priorities for GHV for the next five years?

As I look ahead at goals and priorities for the next five years, the first one that comes to mind is truly an opportunity. This opportunity comes from the newly consolidated GHV school district. I am excited to serve the patrons of the GHV district and make the continued success of this transition a priority.

Other goals and priorities include updating and/or expanding the facilities, making the latest forms of educational technology accessible to our teachers and students, providing teachers and staff with competitive compensation packages, and providing our students with the skills and tools needed to be successful.

3. Additional comments: My background includes 17 years of combined teaching experience in both public and post-secondary school settings. I have a bachelor’s degree in business education and a master’s degree in education.

A few of my volunteer activities include my service on NIACC’s Curriculum and Academic Affairs Council, the Business Division Advisory Board, and Iowa’s Community College Faculty Advisory Committee.

I also enjoy volunteering as a GHV youth basketball coach and helping with the Five Loaves and Two Fishes children’s food program.

Exciting changes are happening at GHV, and I would like the opportunity to be part of them. I got a taste of the excitement while serving on the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC). During this time, I was invited to collaborate with other community members, staff, and students to develop the new GHV vision and mission statements. It made me eager for new challenges and the opportunity to share my ideas. I am proud to be part of a district that values student achievement, character education, increased educational and extra-curricular opportunities, and preparing our students for the future.

If elected, I will be committed to serving GHV’s vision: “To build positive relationships, inspire passion for learning, and prepare students for the future.” I will do this in a fiscally responsible manner that will allow our district to continue providing

high-quality education for years to come.

Complete the new addition to the facilities and use that as a tool to attract more people to our communities.

To not risk quality of education for more quantity of students. This school district has done a great job in providing “more for less” and that is something we should build on. Find more “value added” benefits for families to have their children educated by GHV.

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Jeremy Gouge, Garner, is president of IMT Transport.

1. Why are you running for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Board of Education?

I am running for Board of Education to do my part to help the GHV school district remain a top level education provider in not only North Iowa, but in the State of Iowa.

I feel that I can and will look past my own personal opinions on topics and situations. I think it is important to have people on the board that are prepared to make the right decision for the situation. I am prepared to listen to the public concerns and report to fellow board members as to what those concerns are. I feel that I am able to respect what has worked in the past and challenge what has not.

Our communities have always been able to come together and elect members that have made the right decisions for our students. The past and current board members have done an excellent job and I feel that the next board would be doing our communities a great service by continuing in the same direction.

I feel that all of the candidates are very good candidates and our school district is lucky to have such great involvement from all of our collective communities.

2. What do you see as goals or priorities for GHV for the next five years?

To secure the well being of our school district into the future. Maintain and even improve the retention percentage of the teaching staff as well as other school employees.

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My hope is that my children’s children have the opportunity to grow up and be educated and graduate here as well.

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But Kock said Arron Michael Lewis, 33, of Jacksonville, Ark., is no longer considered a possible suspect. He is accused of setting up an appointment with the Arkansas Realtor to view a vacant house in a rural area, and then killin g her and leaving her body in a shallow grave.

In May 2014, Ashley Okland Star Play ground, a specialized park for handicapped children, opened in her name.

West Des Moines police say they are no closer today to solving the mysterious slaying of Ashley Okland, a 27-year-old real estate agen t whose shooting death four years ago in a mod el townhouse made national news.

Police Sgt. Brent Kock said the case is still considered an “active investigation,” and the department continues to follow up on leads from citizens and the anonymous crime tip line.

But police have received few leads since The Des Moines Register reported in April 2014 that detectives had followed up on 781 leads and interviewed about 400 people in the slaying.

“I’m disappointed that nothing has happened,” said Tim Okland, Ashley’s father. “It would be nice to have some closure and know why it happened.”

Okland was an employee of Iowa Realty Co. and grew up in Huxley.

Those who knew her said she had no enemies and was known for her radiant smile and outgoing nature.

On April 8, 2011, a Rottlund Homes employee heard a commotion inside the model townhouse at 558 Stone Creek Court Ashley Oklan and went to investigate, acd (Photo co urtesy of Wes P olice Departm cording to IowaColdCases.org. t Des Moines ent) Inside, the worker discovered Okland on the floor, shot twice, and called 911.

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Greiman elected Angus delegate to annual meeting Donald Greiman, of Garner, has been elected as a delegate to the 132nd Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, on November 5, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, reports Richard Wilson, Interim CEO of the American Angus Association.

Greiman, a member of the American Angus Association, with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of 327 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members in their state to serve as a representative at the annual meeting. Representing 42 states, District of Columbia and Canada, the delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new officers and five directors to the American Angus Association board.

The annual meeting will take place in conjunction with the 2015 Angus

Means Business National Convention and Trade Show, Nov. 3-5, in Overland Park, Kansas. The event is open to anyone in the cattle business and will feature high-profile keynote speakers; educational sessions, featuring thought leaders from every industry sector; the International Angus Genomics Symposium, sponsored by Neogen’s GeneSeek operations; Angus University, sponsored by Merck Animal Health; entertainment; evening galas; prize giveaways; and an expansive trade show. Visit www.angusconvention.com to learn more.

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the oldest and most active collector groups in Iowa, sponsors four coin shows each year. Saturday, Sept. 12, is the date selected for the next Clarion coin show. The free, all day public event will be promoted in the Wright County Monitor, the Eagle Grove Eagle, the Kanawha Reporter, the Leader and two dozen other Mid-America Publishing publications and other newspapers and shoppers. The Clarion Coin Show will also be promoted coast to coast in the two national coin collecting weekly newspapers.

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The Clarion Coin Club will finalize plans for the fall show at its August meeting on Thursday, August 27, at the Pizza Ranch in Clarion. Items for the monthly 80-lot auction will go on display at 6 p.m., with the business meeting and auction to start around 7 p.m. Up to 40 members attend each monthly meeting. Guests are always welcome. Call Boyd LaRue, club president, for more information at 515-460-5681.

DES MOINES – With some Iowa waters showing signs of blue-green algae blooms, people and pets should avoid contact with water that has a poor appearance.

The appearance can be a pea-green or blue-green color, but also a reddish-brown. It may appear with scum, foam or as a thick mat on the water surface. Blue-green algae can grow quickly and become very abundant in warm, shallow, undisturbed surface water that receives a lot of sunlight.

“We recommend that if you are in an area where it’s visibly showing masses of algae or a blue-green paint color, you should avoid contact with the water and keep pets away from it,” said Mary Skopec, who coordinates the beach monitoring program for the Iowa

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Skopec said blue-green algae can release mycrosystins in the water that can make people and pets ill. “We don’t want to scare people, as this is a naturally occurring event. It happens every year in our lakes and rivers,” Skopec said. “We just want people to be aware that if the mycrocystins are present, it can cause problems for people or pets.”

The main risk to humans from microcystin is skin irritations and rashes, but if the water is swallowed or airborne droplets are inhaled during swimming, bathing or showering, symptoms could be worse. Those would include headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, seizures, liver injury and respiratory problems.

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gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER - For the second time in as many weeks, a candidate for president made a campaign stop at Garner. Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (RPA) brought his message of support for American business. The candidate spoke to employees and guests during a tour of Stellar Industries in Garner, Monday.

“It’s great to see the tremendous work that’s being done here,” Santorum stated. “I do a manufacturing visit almost every day when I’m out on the [campaign] trail, because I think that is one of the keys to get our country growing and prosperous. We have to be the country that makes things. We have to start winning that competition and creating jobs in America.

“A lot of turmoil is going on,” he said of the recent downturn in the stock market. “In turmoil there is opportunity. China is hurting right now.

That’s an opportunity for us. We need to regain the world leadership in manufacturing.”

He said that can be done by creating jobs. “The workplace …. the kinds of jobs here, the technology and skills that have to be learned…this is the kind of thing Americans should be clamoring for having the opportunity to do.”

“If we’re going to make America great again, we’re going to have to start making more things here.”

He said that can be done by creating a competitive environment with the tax code, a competitive regulatory situation, and fair trade.

“I’ve put forth a plan that cuts corporate tax rates, cuts individual tax rates, and creates an opportunity for an regulatory system that makes sense,” he

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Rick Santorum (center), Republican candidate for president, visits with employees at Stellar Industries at Garner, during a tour of the plant on Monday. said.

The candidate said the Obama administration is ‘fixated on global warming.”

He noted that manufacturing in China is a “clean earth nightmare.”

He pointed out how manufacturers like Stellar have implemented processes to keep the environment safe.

“I would make the argument that we could reduce global warming more by bringing two to three million jobs back to America - away from China – and actually reduce the amount of emissions more than what [President Obama] wants to do with his plan.”

“That is a way of taking a problem, like climate change, and make it a winner for America.”

He proposed replacing the current tax code “with something that is very simple and predictable for everyone.”

“We want to create a real incentive for businesses to grow.”

Balancing the federal budget is the first order of business, he said.

“We’ve exploded the debt in this county, but you haven’t felt it. The reason you haven’t felt it is because interest rates are close to zero.”

Once interest rates start to go up,

“Americans are going to feel a big punch in the side of the head, having to pay more interest payments on its debt.”

“We have to reduce expenditures and increase revenues.”

He also favors entitlement program reform. Iowa, he noted, has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.

“We have to eliminate that disincentive to work. Work requirements and time limits on welfare are the way to do it.”

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs also “have to be brought into balance.”

“If we don’t do anything, Social Security will only be able to pay 77 cents on the dollar in 2033,” he said. “In my opinion, that’s a very bad thing. We’ll either have to have a dramatic increase in taxes, a dramatic cut in benefits or a combination of the two.”

The candidate proposed indexing the retirement age. When Social Security was established in 1936 the average life expectancy was age 61, he noted. Today it is about age 79.

“The mortality rate continues to decline. We’re going to continue to have

people living longer, collecting benefits…and of course we’re not having as many kids [to replenish the workforce and pay Social Security tax].”

“What I’m suggesting is we make it generationally neutral,” he continued. “As the life expectancy goes up, the eligibility for Social Security goes up so it always stays at the same ratio between eligibility and life expectancy for every generation going forward.

That seems to be fair.”

One other option that Santorum could support is “If you’re very wealthy, you take the top 3.5 per cent of retirees, and we reduce their benefits to be able to put some benefits back into the pot to make sure people who need help have the help they need.”

Santorum also discussed briefly the need for less federal involvement in education and transportation.

He is critical of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”). “We’re decreasing competition. Why? It makes it almost impossible for small insurance companies to survive because we have a variety of rules at the federal level,” he said. “It makes consolidation the only way you can survive.”

Una Vocis to hold auditions for 2015-2016 season MASON CITY - Una Vocis, a select choral ensemble with members from communities in North Iowa, is holding auditions for its eleventh season, which runs September 2015 through July 2016. Potential members must be of college age and above to audition and should be prepared for a challenging and rewarding musical experience.

In recent seasons, Una Vocis has performed works by Britten, Bernstein, Whitacre, Paulus, Warland, Gjeilo and Palestrina. In addition, they have premiered 22 original works by local, national, and international composers.

Una Vocis will hold auditions in both Clear Lake and Mason City. Clear

Lake auditions will be held at Clear Lake United Methodist Church at 508 Second Ave. North on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mason City auditions will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 100 South Pierce Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Interested singers may sign up for an audition time at the Una Vocis website: http://www.unavocis.org/audition-info. html. Maps showing the locations of the audition sites are available on the choir website. Anyone interested but unable to audition during the scheduled times is encouraged to contact Dennis Lee, Una Vocis artistic director, at dennis.lee@unavocis.org or 641-430-2959 after 6 p.m.

Those signing up for a 15-minute audition slot should come prepared to sing a short solo, such as a hymn or My Country ‘Tis of Thee. An accompanist is present, but singers should feel free to bring their own. Singers can also expect to do vocal range exercises, listen to musical phrases and sing them back, and learn a short section of a choir piece and sing it with a quartet from the group.

Una Vocis rehearses from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church in Mason City. Optional sectional rehearsals may be held before rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. The first rehearsal this season is Sept. 3.

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Last splash of summer

Joella Leider Photo

Last day at the Wesley pool was August 23. Cool weather didn’t stop these eight kids, from left to right, Delaney Anderson, Natalie Kleier, Daisy Mitchell, Jacob Lentsch, Ruby Mitchell, John Ludwig, Leah Lentsch, Katie Ludwig from enjoying the final splash of summer.

Concord’s Home Meal Delivery Menu Garner, Iowa

Menu is subject to change.

A noon meal can be delivered to your home for the cost of $5 a meal. Call 923-2677 to get signed up for Concord’s Home Delivered Meals.

Monday, August 31 Lemon Pepper Fish, Hashbrown Casserole, Toss Salad, Peach Cobbler Tuesday, Sept. 1 Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Cream Puffs Wednesday, Sept. 2 Rueben, Potato Salad, Broccoli-Cauliflower Ranch Salad, Fruit Thursday, Sept. 3 Ham Balls, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Fuji Apples Friday, Sept. 4 Fish Filet, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans w/Bacon, Sherbet

Congregate Meals

at Community Center Ventura, Iowa

Meal is served at 11:45 a.m. For reservations, call (641) 829-3517 at least one day in advance. During inclement weather, closures will be announced on KIMT, KGLO & KIOW. Meals are served with milk.

Monday, August 31 Tater Tot Casserole, Tossed Salad, Apple Slices, Oatmeal Fruit Bar Tuesday, Sept. 1 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Tomato Spoon Salad, Fruit Cup, OJ Wednesday, Sept. 2 Crunchy Pollock, Roasted Red Potatoes, Lima Beans, Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp w/ Ice Cream, Bread Thursday, Sept. 3 Turkey Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach Au Gratin, Blushing Pears, Tomato Juice Friday, Sept. 4 Egg Salad on Bun, Potato Salad, Copper Pennies, Royal Brownie, Raspberry Lemonade

Congregate Meals

Evangelical Free Church Britt, Iowa

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

All meals include skim or 1% milk.

Monday, August 31 Tater Tot Casserole, Tossed Salad, Apple Slices, Oatmeal Fruit Bar Tuesday, Sept. 1 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Tomato Spoon Salad, Fruit Cup, OJ Wednesday, Sept. 2 Crunchy Pollock, Roasted Red Potatoes, Lima Beans, Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp w/ Ice Cream, Bread Thursday, Sept. 3 Turkey Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach Au Gratin, Blushing Pears, Tomato Juice Friday, Sept. 4 Egg Salad on Bun, Potato Salad, Copper Pennies, Royal Brownie, Raspberry Lemonade

Congregate Meals

at Community Center Klemme, Iowa

Dinner served at 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call the Ventura site at (641) 829-3517 at least one day in advance. All meals are served with milk.

Monday, August 31 Tater Tot Casserole, Tossed Salad, Apple Slices, Oatmeal Fruit Bar Tuesday, Sept. 1 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Tomato Spoon Salad, Fruit Cup, OJ Wednesday, Sept. 2 Crunchy Pollock, Roasted Red Potatoes, Lima Beans, Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp w/ Ice Cream, Bread Thursday, Sept. 3 Turkey Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach Au Gratin, Blushing Pears, Tomato Juice Friday, Sept. 4 Egg Salad on Bun, Potato Salad, Copper Pennies, Royal Brownie, Raspberry Lemonade

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