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Bristow splash pad matching resolution passes • 2 Website CWL not affi liated with school or Times Booster Club • 2 Volleyball on two-win streak • 12 County 4-H at State Fair • 16 Students explore flying at Butler County’s Dows Advocate certifi ed airport • 17 Farm Safety Week • 13, 14

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Hampton Chronicle Doors to the New Hartford Community Center open at 5:30 p.m. The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per card.

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Clarksville citywide garage sale signup

The annual fall Clarksville citywide garage sales will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Clarksville.

Residents that want to participate need to sign-up at K&S Grocery (note new location) by Sept. 30.

A $5 fee will go toward placing advertising in many area newspapers and paid ads on Facebook.

More paid participants will allow for more advertising.

The list will be posted on the city website, with printed copies available at various businesses the week before the sales.

Power outages slated, for electrical updates

Clarksville residents will experience power outages set for phase two of the new electric system.

These outages will start Sept. 8 and continue throughout September. The outages will last for about one hour and each and will affect all residents west of Washington Street (including Adams, Hilton, Ely, Traer and Baughman street areas) as well as all residents north of Slimmer Street, states a news release and map from MidAmerican Energy of Clarksville.

Butler County Fair Association Annual Meeting Sept. 16

The Butler County Fair Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Wednesday Sept.16 at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Allison Public Library, 412 Third St., Allison.

Country Time 2015 meal, store, raffle Sept. 20

Country Time 2015, including a meal, country store and raffle, will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 324 E. Traer St., Greene, on Sunday, Sept. 20.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine on turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salads, rolls, pie, bars, coffee and milk. Carryout will be available until 12:15 p.m.

Meals for adults and each carryout will be $7; children’s meals (ages 3-10) are $3.50; children under 3 eat free. Please bring a canned food item for the Greene Food Bank.

For delivery to the homebound, call Betty at 641-816-5390.

WELCA sponsors the event.

St. John Lutheran Youth Group of Clarksville seeks scrap metal

St. John Lutheran Youth Group, Clarksville, and A-Line Iron and Metals are sponsoring a metal recycling fundraiser. A metal-recycling trailer will arrive in the St. John Lutheran Church parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 19 and stay through Monday, Sept. 27.

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Gone Cold .............................. 14 Classifieds .............................. 10 Obituaries ................................ 6 Public Notices...................... 6, 7

The Clarksville Public Library welcomed quilter Heidi Kaisand, from the Hen & Chicks Studio in Conrad for a program Thursday evening, Sept. 10. Pictured with Heidi is Susan Heine, who is sharing her great-great-great grandmother’s quilt from the 1840s. Many of the 64 attendees also stayed for refreshments and a chance to visit with the speakers about their families’ memories of quilting. (Courtesy Clarksville Public Library)

Revering family quilts Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

The royals in England might pass down rubies and diamonds; however, the jewels in Heidi Kaisand’s family are actually quilts, which deserve equal reverence.

That’s the message Kaisand, a former editor of Better Homes & Gardens American Patchwork & Quilting and owner of Hen & Chicks Studio in Conrad, presented to a crowd at the Clarksville Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 10, in a program titled “The Family Jewels.”

This presentation focused on the fact that quilts are made with love, made to share, and often those quilts have stories.

One of those stories is about Kaisand’s grandmother, Maurine Moore of St. Ansgar, a former teacher who lived until age 87 and, Kaisand said, quilted until the very end. Moore made 167 quilts, and Kaisand and a cousin, Stephanie McMillan of Independence/Ames (attending Iowa State University), helped share the story of their family’s quilts.

Grandma Moore lived according to the attitude that there was always more to learn and strive for.

The story goes that Kaisand’s mother visited Kaisand’s grandmother and “The story goes that my mom went into my grandmother’s house and grandma had her sewing upstairs and she sewed everything by hand, and the timer was going off, and Mom said ‘can I get something from the oven?’ and her mom brushed her off (twice) and third time she said, no, there’s nothing going in the oven,” Kaisand said.

Grandma Moore had been timing herself to make sure she was keeping the same pace.

“Even in her 80s, she … to make sure she kept doing more and that she didn’t get behind,” Kaisand said.

“I’m probably more like that than I would like to admit…We’re always striving to get as much done as we can in whatever time period we have, so I make sure I’m … pushing myself to be efficient with my time and … be the best I can be and do the best I can for everybody else.”

Kaisand, after earning her degree in consumer food science from ISU, wanted to develop recipes for cookbooks. She started in the publishing world in recipe development and ended up developing “recipes” for quilts, from the shapes up.

“I love writing instructions,” Kaisand said. In her years at American Patchwork & Quilting, she said she strove to keep the instructions simple.

“When you sit down to quilt, that’s your fun time … We wanted those instructions to be as easy as they can

possibly be. So I love looking a quilt and saying, ‘Here’s a block; how we cut that block, and not be frustrated?’ because quilting is fun, that’s why we’re doing it.”

Did her grandmother label her quilts with her name and the date? She hears the question frequently.

“The answer is yes but only because I made her,” Kaisand said. “Putting that information on the back of the quilt is so valuable. Quilts have a story.

“My grandmother never thought of what she did as anything special.”

Kaisand said in her youth she acquired the belief every family gave quilts as gifts. Later, she found herself researching and documenting quilts in an American Quilt Study group.

“I went back and realized what our family did was unique and said, ‘Grandma, we need to go back and label them with your name and the year,’ “ Kaisand said. Grandma Moore at first didn’t know how she would do all of them. She tried embroidering, but that was difficult when the backing had already been attached because of the likelihood the thread would poke through the “right” side.

Next, the family found a pigment pen for her. They settled on pre-printed labels Grandma could sew onto the back of the quilts.

Kaisand shared the tip because she said, “I like for people to be able to use their quilts and share them with everybody.”

“It’s just very important for anybody’s quilts, to have that information,” she said.

Being able to share quilts with everybody led to the question of how to make quilts last, though Kaisand noted that had not come up in the talk Thursday.

“Caring for them … can make them last longer, so things like if you hang them on a wall, take them down every once in awhile and have them rest folded in a drawer for a period of time.

“A lot of quilts get washed and dried when they’re really not dirty,” she said.

Rather, Kaisand suggested, to absorb dust from quilts that they be tumbled in the dryer on cool with a damp cloth.

To someone interested in quilting, Kaisand advised: “Simply get started. Go to a quilt shop. Find fabric and a pattern you like and get started. Get over that hump of getting going, and every quilt will give you an opportunity to learn something, whether it’s different shapes or a different pattern.

“It’s such a wonderful world of creativity and joy in learning the process,” she said, “and best part is sharing quilt with somebody else and seeing how happy it makes them.”

Clarksville Community School students sport pajamas Monday, Sept. 14 as part of Homecoming Week. Some of the upperclassmen pausing for a photo are, from left, front row, Emily Doty, Morgan Thompson and Stephanie Schmadeke; back row: Miranda Vance, Bridget Ross, Teresa Jacobsen, Makayla Holub and Emily Leerhoff. Homecoming royalty will be crowned at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in the school’s east gym. Homecoming schedule, more, page 18. (Mira Schmitt-Cash/Star)

Car trouble

The engine roared.

Clarksville residents Rob Donlon and Kory Feckers unloaded Donlon’s figure 8 car from Feckers’ flatbed into the garage at Donlon’s side business, Rob’s Speed Shop, on Friday, Sept. 11.

The mission: to diagnose Donlon’s car, which the owner raced the previous week at the Big 4 Fair in Nashua.

One clue was black fluid in the transmission, Feckers said.

Getting the car ready for Nashua took a month, Donlon said. It was the first time Donlon had raced this particular car in three years, having owned it for seven. Donlon said the prior year he was racing “quite full-time.”

At 615 S. Main St. in Clarksville, at Rob’s Speed Shop, Donlon works on racecars, classic cars, building engines and diesel work. After graduating from Hawkeye Community College in 2005, Donlon worked at two dealerships before starting full-time at Unverferth.

Clarksville residents Rob Donlon, driver, and Kory Feckers visit while determining how to repair Donlon’s figure 8 car, pictured. (Mira Schmitt-Cash/Star)

Papers for city elected office filed as of last week Voters will visit the polls Nov. 3 for the City Election.

The filing deadline is Sept. 17. Affidavit of candidacy and nomination papers must be turned in by 5 p.m. at the Butler County Auditor’s Office.

Candidates who filed for the City Election in Butler County as of last week follow: Allison: none yet Aplington: Alan Meyer (inc) for

Council, Jason Mehmen (inc) for Mayor Aredale: none yet Bristow: Nancy Rieken (inc), Kevin Snyder (inc), and Curt Lewis all for council (filed Sept. 11) Clarksville: Todd E. Doty for Mayor, Val Swinton (inc.) council Dumont: Edwin L. Mouw (inc.) for Mayor Greene: none yet

Parkersburg: Harlan K. Schuck (appointed earlier this year for the Schrage resignation) council to fill vacancy, Leon Thorne (inc.) and Dan Bruns (inc) for council New Hartford: none yet Shell Rock: Donald E. Bonzer, Rosalee Meyer, Edward Willert (all inc.) for council

It’s official: School Election results, write-ins, voter turnouts Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Official results of the Sept. 8 School Election are in. The Butler County Board of Supervisors canvassed results, including write-ins, on Friday, Sept. 11.

Voter turnouts are also now available.

NORTH BUTLER: In the Allison area precinct, 505 ballots were cast out of 1251, a 40.37 percent turnout. In the Greene area precinct, 697 ballots were cast, out of 1174 voters a 59.37 percent turnout.

Combined at North Butler School District, 1,202 people cast ballots, of 2,425 registered, a 49.57 percent turnout. For those checking the math for each district, remember to add undervotes and overvotes to the amount of votes in each race to yield the total amount of ballots cast.

Voters could vote for anyone in their school district. Put another way, board members are elected at-large. That’s why numbers for each district are great-

er than the amount of voters turning out for each district and more closely reflect the combined number of North Butler voters.

The North Butler School Board race was closely fought, with one race coming within 2 percent.

• In North Butler at-large, 1,196 people voted. Bobbi Jo Spainhower of Greene received 50.92 percent of the votes at 609 while incumbent Jon Heuer of Allison received 49 percent exactly, at 586 votes. There were six undervotes (no candidate selected) and one write-in.

• North Butler District 2 saw 1,124 people voting, with Eric Bixby of Allison receiving a majority at 55.07 percent (619 votes) and unspecified writeins accounting for 505 votes for 44.93 percent.

Bill Cordes of Allison ran a write-in campaign. He received 481 of the 505 write-in votes, 42.79 percent of the total. The question was skipped 78 times.

The rest of the write-ins were scattered,

for various people.

• North Butler District 1 had 1,110 voting, with Elizabeth Schroeder of Greene receiving the majority 58.92 percent, or 654 votes, and Blake Marshall of Greene receiving 39.28 percent, 436 votes. There were 88 undervotes, 20 write-ins and four overvotes.

CLARKSVILLE: The Clarksville precinct saw 102 ballots cast out of 1303 eligible voters, a 7.83 percent turnout.

• The Clarksville School Board race saw just 192 votes cast. Adding 12 undervotes, then dividing by two (vote for two on each ballot), yields 102 ballots cast.

The two candidates who filed for the two open seats, newcomer Phillip Barnett and incumbent Chris Backer, led a third, write-in candidate Kai Brost, by a secure margin. Barnett received 95 votes, 49.48 percent, and Backer, 89 votes or 46.35 percent.

Brost received two of the eight RESLUTS to page 16

NEWS

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Bulletin Board IN BUTLER COUNTY WHAT: 500 Card Party WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 WHERE: Clarksville Public Library WHO: Younker Family Heritage Farm barn, Parkersburg area; Miller barn, Waverly area.

WHAT: Iowa Barn Foundation’s 2015 All-State Barn Tour, free, self-guided.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day WHERE: Younker Family Heritage Farm barn, 25734 Highway 57, 3 miles east of Parkersburg, Butler County.

WHAT: Red Cross blood drive WHEN: 12-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 WHERE: North Butler High School, 201 North Fifth St., Greene

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WHAT: Growing Up Wild WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. WHERE: Clarksville Heery Woods CONTACT: 319-278-1130

WHAT: Red Cross blood drive WHEN: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 WHERE: Shell Rock, Boyd Building, 303 Cherry St. WHO: For the public, offered by Monarch Therapy Services Inc. WHAT: Who Does My Kid Think He Is? (For parents struggling with teens and their identity.) Free community education. Two licensed therapists will present information and facilitate a discussion following the presentations. Refreshments.

WHEN: Oct. 6. (First Tuesday, monthly.) 6-7 p.m. in both Waverly and Parkersburg.

WHERE: In Parkersburg, at Monarch Therapy Services Office, 505 Coates St. In Waverly, at Vineyard Church, 319 W. Bremer Ave. WHO: Cedar Valley Hospice WHAT: Volunteer training. CVH seeks patient/family volunteers from the Waverly, Clarksville and Aplington/Parkersburg areas. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help people at a critical time in their lives and assist in providing companionship, respite care, transportation needs or running errands.

WHEN: Orientation and special training classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6, 8, 13 and 15 from 5-8:30 p.m.

WHERE: at the Cedar Valley Hospice Waverly office, 207 20th St. NW. CONTACT: If interested, please call Peggy Rathe, volunteer coordinator, at 319-352-1274.

WHAT: Mosquito and Public Health WHEN: 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 29 WHERE: Butler County Extension Office, 320 N. Main St., Allison CONTACT: Ruth Kampman, 319267-2707, rkamp@iastate.edu (fee) WHO: Speakers include Dr. Jesse Randall, Lawrence Green WHAT: Dealing with New and Old Windbreaks WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 WHERE: Butler County Extension Office, 320 N. Main Street, Allison CONTACT: Nancy Jensen, 319267-2707, nejensen@iastate.edu WHO: For the public, offered by Monarch Therapy Services Inc. WHAT: Healthy Relationships for Women. Free community education.

Two licensed therapists will present, then facilitate a discussion. Refreshments available.

WHEN: Nov. 3. (First Tuesday, monthly.) 6 – 7 p.m. in both Waverly and Parkersburg.

WHERE: In Parkersburg, at Monarch Therapy Services Office, 505 Coates St. In Waverly, at Vineyard Church, 319 W. Bremer Ave. WHO: Iowa Northland Regional Council Of Governments WHAT: Meeting WHEN: Noon, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 WHERE: 229 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, INRCOG Board Room – third floor WHO: For organizations and individuals concerned with youth safety,

by Cedar Valley Friends of the Family.

WHAT: Stewards of Children, an

evidence-based prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Counseling and social work credit available.

WHEN/WHERE: 6-8 p.m. Sept.

10 in Parkersburg, at MidWestOne Bank Community Room; 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 13 in Waverly at Public Library; 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12 in Nashua at Public Library.

TO REGISTER: Contact Nicole Brennan, 319-352-1108, nicoleb@ cvfriendsofthefamily.org WHO: For grieving adults, offered

by Hospice of North Iowa WHAT; Grief and Loss Support Group. Free.

WHEN: Six Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14-Oct. 19 WHERE: First Christian Church, 605 Fourth St. NE, Hampton WHAT: Red Cross blood drive WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 WHERE: Wartburg College Chapel, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly WHO: Speaker-Bernice, Kimball WHAT: Trip to Israel WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Friday, Sept.

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WHERE: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Avenue CONTACT: 319- 352-5678 WHO: For children, ages 7 to 14,

by Hospice of North Iowa staff and trained volunteers WHAT: Camp Greentree is a free day camp for children who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Children will be educated on normal feelings of grief and learn ways to cope with the changes following a death.

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Registration is required and due by Friday, Sept. 11.

Register by phone at 641-428-6208 or 1-800-297-4719 or go online at www.hospicenorthiowa.com for a registration form.

WHERE: Camp Tanglefoot, Clear Lake, Iowa WHO: Waverly Exchange Club WHAT: Best Dam the Best Dam Run to Prevent Child Abuse, a halfmarathon and 5K run/walk is hosting the Best Dam Run to Prevent Child Abuse WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26. The half marathon begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE: at the Waverly Civic Center.

REGISTER: For more information and to register, go to www.GetMeRegistered.com/BestDamRun or www.WaverlyExchangeClub.org.

WHO: For grieving adults, offered

by Hospice of North Iowa WHAT; Grief and Loss Support Group. Free.

WHEN: Six Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25-Oct. 30 WHERE: Hospice of North Iowa Conference Room, 232 Second St. SE, Mason City WHO: Waverly Exchange Club WHAT: Best Dam Run to Prevent Child Abuse. New this year, the event includes a half marathon in addition to the 5K walk/run. The half marathon highlights Waverly’s trail system and the 5K continues along the Cedar River.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26. The half marathon begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Waverly Civic Center.

MORE INFO: For more information and to register, go to www.GetMeRegistered.com/BestDamRun or www.WaverlyExchangeClub.org.

WHO: Grout Museum District WHAT: Museum Madness/Museum Day Live. Gain free admission with Museum Day Live ticket (printable at Smithsonian.com/museumday) as part of Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day Live. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Sept.

26 is also Museum Madness at the Grout Museum District, featuring a Banned Books Week exhibit at the Iowa Veterans Museum and the legacy of scientist Sir Isaac Newton at the Imaginarium. A Museum Day Live ticket allows free participation at these two venues and programs.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 WHERE: 503 South St., Waterloo FOR MORE: Contact the Grout Museum District at 319-234-6357 or

visit Smithsonian.com/museumday.

WHO: For grieving adults, offered

by Hospice of North Iowa WHAT; Grief and Loss Support Group. Free.

WHEN: Six Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 8-Nov. 12 WHERE: Mercy West Campus Room 2, Lower Level, 910 N. Eisenhower Ave., Mason City WHO: Waverly Health Center WHAT: “Welcome to Medicare” Presentation. The program will be presented by trained, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. This presentation will include: Medicare Parts A & B Benefits, Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The event will be held in Tendrils Rooftop Garden on the WHC campus.

TO REGISTER: Registration is requested at 319-483-1360. Please park in the Red Lot and enter through the Tendrils Rooftop Garden event entrance, located south of the Center Pharmacy drive-up.

WHO: Poet Susan Aizenberg, Creighton University, Omaha, WHAT: Will read from collection “Quiet City” in the Final Thursday Reading Series WHERE: Hearst Center for the Arts, Mae Latta Hall, Cedar Falls WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 24. The open mic begins at 7:15 p.m. (five-minute readings), and the featured author takes the stage at 8 p.m. The series takes place on the final Thursday of each month during the academic year. The fall series will continue with Steve Semken on Oct. 29, and Jeffrey S. Copeland on Nov. 19 (a week early due to Thanksgiving).

WHO: The Waverly Area Creativity Co-Op WHAT: Drawing workshop for adults. Figure Drawing for the Beginner Adult will introduce drawing the human form. Led by artist Peggy Sorum Moklegaard.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Waverly Public Library.

TO REGISTER: All supplies will be provided with workshop fee. To register, please contact waverlycreativity@gmail.com.

WHO: American Heart Association/Waverly Health Center Education Dept.

WHAT: First Aid class WHEN: is being offered Thursday, Oct. 8,2015 from 6:00-8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Waverly Health Center CONTACT: 319-352-4939 to preregister (required)

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‘ClarksvilleIndians.com’ not affiliated with school or booster club Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

A website that promoted itself as a source for Clarksville Indians sports schedules, apparel and so on and purchased the domain name “ClarksvilleIndians.com” is neither affiliated with the Clarksville Community School District nor the Clarksville Booster Club, Superintendent Randy Strabala

and Booster Club President Michelle Litterer said Thursday, Sept. 3.

A disclaimer at the bottom of the website says DigitalTown.com and its network are not affiliated with Clarksville Indians. All trademarks are held by their respective holders.

The website profits from people who would buy clothes or advertise, perhaps thinking that they were supporting their local team.

“It doesn’t support the Clarksville Indians,” Superintendent Randy Strabala said. “This is not attached to the school.”

Strabala said the company is legally allowed to run this sort of “sales tool” because most community school districts do not have trademarks on their names or logos, unlike college and professional athletic teams.

Bristow splash pad Sept. 23 Chautauqua matching resolution passes Based on a $35,000 grant award, Mira Schmitt-Cash in Shell the county would contribute $3,500, which is 10 percent. If Vision Iowa The Butler County Board passed a makes an award for only part of the Rock to resolution Tuesday, Sept. 15 commit- request, the county will still be com10 percent of a potential state grant mitted to 10 percent of a lesser award. address tax ting award to the project.

“At the end of the day, we (the Bristow Betterment and its grant- board) have to be judge and jury” to structure writer will apply for a Vision Iowa consider whether or not a given proEditor

The public is invited to a presentation entitled “Iowa’s Inequitable Tax Structure” by Mike Owen, Executive Director of the Iowa Policy Project to be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Boyd Building in Shell Rock.

The program is the latest in a series of public interest programs presented

by Butler County Democrats as part of their 2015 Chautauqua project.

Mike Owen is a former news reporter, editor and publisher in Iowa and Pennsylvania. He has been with the Iowa Policy Project (IPP) since 2001 and is in his third year as Executive Director.

The IPP is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization based in Iowa City near the University of Iowa campus. It provides solid research and analysis on budget and tax policy, job and income trends, and energy and environment issues that all Iowans can use to engage their neighbors and elected officials on public policy issues facing our state.

IPP reports are free and available to the public at www.iowapolicyproject.org.

Upper Iowa University announces summer dean’s list

FAYETTE -- Upper Iowa University announces the Dean’s List for the Summer term 2015. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Among the honorees were: Alecia Landers, a Prekindergarten Grade Three major from Clarksville; Jennifer Troyna, a Liberal Arts major from Aplington.

Community Attraction and Tourism grant for $35,000 on a project estimated to cost just over $105,000 in all.

The award amount is unknown.

posal would benefit enough people to merit county support, Supervisor Rex Ackerman said.

JACKSON LUCKY CLOVERS 4-H SEPTEMBER MEETING The Jackson Lucky Clovers 4-H club met on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Clarksville Public Library. Ainsley Lovrien called the meeting to order.

The club recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call, which was “What is your favorite Sport?” was answered by 21 members.

The club talked about an upcoming 4-H scavenger hunt that will be part of 4-H week. Janet Borchardt gave a presentation on how to make popcorn using a “Stir Crazy” popper. Averiana

Ramker gave a presentation on Mocho Apples. Shaynah Ledtje gave a presentation on Chocolate Scotch-aroos. Rachel Borchardt did a presentation on Homemade Birthday Cards.

Emma White did a presentation on how to take care of a Guinea Pig. Ashlyn Ramker gave a presentation on Friendship Bracelets, and Emma Wedeking did a presentation on Felt Dog Toys. Emma Wedeking was hostess. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m..

— Submitted by the reporter of the Jackson Lucky Clovers 4-H club, Rachel Borchardt

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Contact the office at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 278-4900, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday if you are interested in having Home Meals delivered to you.

Sunday: Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Italian Blend Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Cake Roll Monday: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Basil Peas, Peaches Tuesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Wax Beans, Blueberry Delight Wednesday: Beef Tips & Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Butter Beans, Straw-

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Meals are served at Greene Community Center Monday-Friday, for reservations, call 641-8234422. Meals are also served at the Dumont Legion Hall on Wednesdays, for reservations, call 641-857-6231. Home delivered meals are also available. If you are age 60 and over, you may eat for a contribution, under 60 cost is $6. For more information, call 319-272-1767 or toll-free at 877-538-0508.

Monday, September 21: A: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Coleslaw, Multi-grain Bread, Margarine, Sliced Peaches; B: Cold Roast Beef, Sliced Cheese, Pasta Salad, Broccoli and Tomato Salad, Multi-grain Bread, Mustard, Sliced Peaches Tuesday, September 22: A: Beef Patty with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Mixed Fruit; B: Chicken Salad, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Kidney Bean Salad, Wheat Bread, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, September 23: A: Potato Crusted Fish, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Multi-grain Bread, Marga-

rine, Mandarin Oranges, Chocolate Milk, Tartar Sauce; B: Spinach & Turkey Salad, Juice, No Salt Crackers, Mandarin Oranges, Chocolate Milk, Salad Dressing Thursday, September 24: A: Apple Glazed Pork, Baked Sweet Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Cookie; B: Turkey with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Burssel Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Cookie Friday, September 25: A: Hamburger Patty, French Fries, Baked Beans, Hamburger Bun, Fresh Fruit, Ketchup; B: Pulled Pork, French Fries, Baked Beans, Hamburger Bun, Fresh Fruit, Ketchup

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Waverly Health Center to offer community health screen

WAVERLY—Waverly Health Center will offer a community health screen on Friday, Sept. 25 from 7 to 9 a.m. Please note that the location has changed and the event will be held in Tendrils Rooftop Garden on the WHC campus.

Fasting blood tests offered include: • Health Screen with Iron and Lipid, $20, a 23-test chemistry profile that includes diabetes screen, kidney and liver function screen, iron and lipid profile.

• Lipid Profile, $12, measures triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Non-fasting blood tests offered include: • A1C, $10, measures blood glucose (sugar) level over time.

• Body Composition testing, $5, measures percentage of body fat versus muscle mass.

• Hemoglobin, $5, measures the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues.

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), $10, early screening for prostate cancer.

• TSH, $10, measures thyroid function.

Tips for those fasting include: do not eat for 12 hours before screening; avoid caffeine products and alcohol for 12 hours before screening; sips of water only; take medicines on normal schedule.

Tests are offered for a minimal fee.

The fee structure covers only the costs of the test processing. Free blood pressure checks will also be offered.

No appointments are needed. Results will be mailed to participants.

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

To learn more about the screening, call 319-352-4938.

500 CARD PARTY TO MEET SEPT. 18 The 500 Card Party will meet at Clarksville Public Library at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

BUTLER BB’S 4-H CLUB The Butler BB’s held their August meeting at the Community United Methodist Church at 7:15 p.m. on the 10. There were 13 members and three leaders present.

Emily Doty called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Emily Leerhoff. Secretary’s minutes were given by Miranda Vance. Treasurer’s report was by Kayla Jacobs.

Old Business was Fun Night.

New Business: Members were reminded to put their pictures to Shutterfly for the historian book. They were also reminded to work on their record books. A record book workshop was discussed. Abigail Harris offered to help members with record books if they need help. Some members were not receiving their newsletters, so members were asked to check and make sure that they got theirs.

Emily Leerhoff presented the idea that she would hold a workshop where the club will use the fabric that was donated by Prairie Rose to make Teepees

and games to the community daycares.

A workshop where members will work on sewing quilts for project Linis will be held at 3 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, which is an hour before the next meeting.

The next meeting will be held Sept.

20 at 4 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church.

The 4-H pledge was led by Makayla Holub.

— Emily Leerhoff

Clubs & Meetings

P.E.O. SOCIAL MEETING Chapter IT P.E.O. Sisterhood members were hosts for a B.I.L. Social meeting and potluck meal at the home of Deb Lodge at 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 31. Six guests and nine members were present for the evening as planned by the yearbook committee of Janice Metz, Deb Lodge, Kim Lodge and Jan Longmuir.

Following the meal the yearbook committee handed out the program books for 2015-2016. Chapter IT Goes Wild for P.E.O headlines our year program themes. The theme fits in with Iowa P.E.O. President suggestion program ideas. A brief conversation of upcoming programs and activities were discussed. The first meeting will be Sept. 21 at Janice Metz home.

Yard and Garden:

All about spring-flowering bulbs

By Richard Jauron and Laura Sternweis Spring-flowering bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, must be planted in the fall so their blooms may be enjoyed in the spring. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on planting, storing and forcing spring-flowering bulbs. For answers to additional questions, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@ iastate.edu.

When is the best time to plant tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs?

October is the ideal time to plant tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs in Iowa. When planted in October, spring-flowering bulbs have sufficient time to develop a good root system before the ground freezes in winter.

If weather permits, bulbs can be planted as late as late November/early December.

What is a good storage site for spring-flowering bulbs?

Tulip, daffodil, hyacinth and other spring-flowering bulbs usually begin arriving in garden centers and other retail businesses in late August. Springflowering bulbs purchased in late summer should be stored in a cool, dry place (such as a garage or basement) until they can be planted in fall.

How do I force spring-flowering bulbs indoors?

Spring-flowering bulbs that can be forced indoors include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. To enjoy spring-flowering bulbs in winter, gardeners must begin the forcing process in late summer or early fall.

Gardeners need good quality bulbs, a

well-drained potting mix and containers with drainage holes in the bottom.

Begin by partially filling the container (pot) with potting soil. Then place the bulbs on the soil surface. Adjust the soil level until the tops of the bulbs are even with or slightly below the rim of the container. Generally, three hyacinths, three to five daffodils, five to seven tulips or 10 to 12 crocuses can be planted in a 6-inch-diameter pot. After arranging the bulbs in the pot, place additional potting soil around the bulbs. However, don’t cover the bulbs completely. Allow the tops (noses) of the bulbs to stick above the potting soil. After potting, water each container thoroughly.

In order to bloom, spring-flowering bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 16 weeks. Possible storage sites include a refrigerator, root cellar or an outdoor trench. (When using the refrigerator for cold storage, place the potted bulbs in a plastic bag if the refrigerator contains apples or other ripening fruit. Ripening fruit give off ethylene gas that may impair flower development.) During cold storage, water the bulbs regularly and keep them in complete darkness.

Once the cold requirement has been met, begin to remove the potted bulbs from cold storage. Place the bulbs in a cool (50 to 60 F) location that receives low to medium light. After four or five days, move the plants to a warmer (60 to 70 F) area that receives bright light.

Keep the potting soil evenly moist during the forcing period. Flowering should occur in three to four weeks. For a succession of blooms, remove pots from storage at 10- to 14-day intervals.

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A view inside the Younker Family Heritage Farm barn, 25734 Highway 57, 3 miles east of Parkersburg, Butler County, the only Butler County barn to be featured on this fall’s Iowa Barn Foundation All-State Barn Tour. Inside the barn is a 16 by 24-foot wooden silo that was manufactured by the Indiana Silo Co. and was built around 1909. The barn will be on display for free, self-guided tours Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. (Contributed)

Butler County barn on All-State Barn Tour

The Younker Family Heritage Farm barn will again be featured on the Iowa Barn Foundation’s self-guided AllState Barn Tour on Saturday Sept. 26 and Sunday the 27.

This 100-plus-year-old barn’s restoration was finished in the summer of 2009, and was on the tour for the first time that fall, making this the seventh year on the tour.

This large dairy barn is 115 feet long, 30 feet wide and is of post and beam, mortise and tenon, pegged construction. One unique feature is the 24-foot tall wooden silo inside it, which was manufactured by the Indiana Silo Co. One hundred sixty acres of the present 240-acre farm were homesteaded

by William F. Younker, the present owners’ (Mike Peterson and Jean Jones) great-great grandfather in 1854 and is a registered Iowa Heritage Farm.

The barn is located at 25734 Highway 57, Parkersburg, mid-way between Parkersburg and New Hartford, on the south side of the road and will be open to the general public both days from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mike and Jean, son and daughter of previous owner, the late Eleanor Tostlebe Peterson, invite everyone to come out and share in their history.

This is the only Butler County barn on the tour this year.

Also on the tour in adjacent counties: • The Dodd barn is at 1854 40th Street,

Ackley, in Franklin County. Travel four miles west of Ackley on Highway 57.

Turn north on S55 for two miles to 40th Street. Go one-half mile west. The barn was built by Ernest Aldinger, one of three Aldinger brothers who built farms within a mile of each other.

• The Miller barn, 310 20th Street, SW, Waverly, is on Highway 3 on the west edge of Waverly. It is south of Redeemer Lutheran Church, east of CUNA Mutual campus, and west of Bremwood and Lutheran Services of Iowa.

• The Klousia barn is at 1766 165th St., Hampton, Franklin County. At the intersection of Highways 65 and 3 in Hampton, turn east and go two miles.

Then travel north for two miles and finally west a quarter-mile to the barn.

The barn of peg construction is on a hill on a farmstead. The owner copied a Wisconsin dairy barn when he built it in 1888.

• The Welter barn is at 13725 X, Avenue, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County.

Original blueprints were developed by Agricultural Engineering Department, Iowa State. It was built in 1947. Working farm was purchased in 1867 by Ole Johnson and has been in the same family since.

For more area barns, go to the Iowa Barn Foundation’s tour webpage: http://www.iowabarnfoundation.org/ tours/2015all-state.htm.

Iowa College Aid announces application process for Teach Iowa Scholar Program

Pauline Meyer

80th Birthday Norma Clark Card Shower 80th birthday open house Planned

Pauline Meyer of Allison celebrated her 80th birthday on Tuesday, September 15 and her family will be holding a family dinner at a later date.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 23, Allison, IA 50602.

not to exceed $20,000 total. Teachers selected for the program will receive their payments in June 2016, after employment for the 2015-2016 school year has been confirmed.

Payment can be made in the form of: • A lump-sum payment toward the teacher’s outstanding federal student loan balance; or • A lump sum payment to the individual teacher. Payments issued to individual teachers are considered taxable income and the State of Iowa will issue a 1099 MISC for tax-filing purposes.

Interested teachers can find a detailed list of the teacher shortage fields, including required endorsements, as well as begin the Teach Iowa Scholar application process at Iowa College Aid’s website (https://www.iowacollegeaid. gov/teachiowascholar).

Iowa College Aid provides college access, financial literacy, and outreach services to Iowa’s students and families as they prepare, plan and pay for college; administers state scholarship, grant, work study, and loan forgiveness programs totaling over $70 million annually; conducts research and distributes higher education data, and assists Iowans in obtaining college-related information.

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Norma Clark will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at Wilder Park Lodge, Allison.

At the Wilder Park sign, turn right.

The lodge is the second building on the left.

She was born Sept. 18, 1935, in West Union. She is retired from teaching several years in the Clarksville Community School, enjoyed biking through many RAGBRAI routes and has been a very active volunteer in the community since.

Hosting the event will be her son, Kendall, and grandson, Aden, of Dubuque.

No gifts, please; your presence is the best gift of all!

Doc’s Restaurant

Thursday Evening Special – Beef Stroganoff Weekend Special – Marinated Sirloin Strips Wednesday, September 23 – Hot Turkey Live Music Saturday, September 19 – Borderline 8 p.m.–Midnight

Clarksville ~ 319-278-1999

C HAPIN STATION CS Sept. 17th 4-7 / 18th 10-5 19th 10-3 / 20th 1-3

Sale

A mix of vintage & new home décor 302 South Street, Chapin, IA

SPORT UTILITY SALE

Great selection of pre-driven new Jeep Trade-ins!

2015 Dodge Journey SXT, 13,000 miles 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 2007 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD 4x4

Incentive program awards funds to top-tier teachers working in shortage field subjects DES MOINES – Applications are being accepted for the 2015-2016 Teach Iowa Scholar program, Iowa College Aid announced.

The Teach Iowa Scholar program helps meet the needs of Iowa schools by awarding up to $20,000 to teachers who graduated in the top 25 percent of their teacher preparation programs and who teach in state-designated shortage subjects.

To be eligible for a Teach Iowa Scholar award, a teacher must meet the following criteria: • Completed a teacher preparation program on or after January 1, 2013; • Graduated in the top 25 percent of his or her teacher preparation program (teachers who graduated from an outof-state college are eligible); • Be under contract during the 201516 school year at an Iowa school, teaching in a shortage field (a list of such fields can be found at https://www. iowacollegeaid.gov/teachiowascholar); and • Submit a Teach Iowa Scholar application (https://apps.iowacollegeaid. gov/tis/tis_application.asp) by November 20, 2015.

Eligible teachers may receive awards up to $4,000 per year up to five years,

Norma Clark

JEEP CELEBRATION MONTH

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Psst...

If I had thumbs I could do it myself.

Please use the scoop, and pick up the poop.

Love, Fido

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Ernst remains committed to rejecting president’s Iran nuclear deal

Mira’s Musings

Mira Schmitt-Cash, Editor miraschmittcash.map@gmail.com

Stay safe at harvest

Brad Feckers, Butler County Farm Bureau President The fall 2015 harvest season is upon us, and with September being National Farm Safety Month, the Butler County Farm Bureau wants to remind residents to be careful when in the field and on the roads. Each year, more than 2,000 are killed and thousands more injured across our country in farm accidents.

In the next months, farmers will be harvesting thousands of acres of corn and soybeans in the county. Crops in Butler County provide more than $32 million of personal income to the county. Iowa State University estimates those crops add more than $70 million to the county’s economy. Agriculture is the economic engine that drives our county!

To our non-farmer friends, thanks for slowing down when approaching our slow-moving vehicles.

Let’s all have a safe harvest season!

Gov. Walker campaign chair in Butler County

Gov. Scott Walker has announced campaign leaders in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. Eric Kruse, Allison is that leader in Butler County.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank this month released a September calendar listing ways to take action on or better understand hunger.

One that sounded insightful and can be practiced anywhere was the Sept.

19 item: Live the day on a SNAP (food stamp) budget (just $5/day) and share your experience on social media (for me, the paper).

By the time I got to reading the calendar on Wednesday, Sept. 9, I had doubled the SNAP budget just on lunch and dinner. I journaled about my halfhearted Wednesday through Friday attempt to starve/not starve myself … for social science!

Food journal details…

For breakfast, I had a white-chocolate peanut butter (no jelly) sandwich on sprouted grain bread with garlic, my “yuppie” groceries from the store near home, an apple and a leaf of rainbow Swiss chard (by itself) delivered from my parents’ garden, and water. Cost, unknown per item.

For lunch I had an Arizona tea ($1.10), grapes ($2.15) and a banana (15 cents) from one gas station (total $3.40).

For dinner, I bought a bag of salted popcorn (about $1.60), a bag of mixed nuts (about $2.15) and a 100 percent fruit juice smoothie ($3.40) (total $6.65).

My total: $10.05.

Point being, I’ll try to do better Thursday. Plans to meet this goal include bringing a Thermos of coffee, tea or water, not buying beverages out, and stocking up on the $1.75 Ramen bowls with the veggie and chicken packet at a convenience store in Clarksville (or considering appetite suppressants… just kidding, sort of).

Thursday, Sept. 10. Diverted from plan, as I contracted stomach flu. After sleeping an extra six hours, spent $4 and change on seltzer, ginger ale and lemon gelatin, thanks to a seltzer sale

Iowa Crops & Weather Report Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Monday, Sept. 14 commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“Crops continue to mature and generally are in good shape with 80 percent of corn and 75 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition. We saw seed corn being picked and silage being chopped in several parts of the state, and some early corn and soybean harvest in some places,” Northey said.

The report summary follows here: CROP REPORT Widely varying amounts of precipitation were received at the beginning of the week, but drier conditions prevailed later in the week, allowing Iowa farmers 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending September 13, 2015, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the

week included seed corn harvest, chopping silage, cutting hay, and isolated reports of corn for grain and soybean harvest. There were continued reports of disease pressure on corn.

Topsoil moisture levels fell slightly to 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 81 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 81 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus.

Eighty-eight percent of the corn crop was in the dent stage or beyond, with 26 percent mature, 4 days ahead of last year, but one week behind the 5-year average. Corn condition rated 80 percent good to excellent. Sixty-two percent of soybeans were starting to turn color or beyond, while 18 percent of soybeans were dropping leaves, 3 days ahead of 2014, but 2 days behind normal. Soybean condition rated 75 percent good to excellent.

The third cutting of alfalfa hay was 83

at a grocer in Waverly. Orange juice my husband bought for me (thank you), and some lo mein noodles, Cheated for supper, as Swiss chard and soy sauce, turmeric and garlic soup would have put me over budget had I bought them that day.

Friday, Sept. 11. Breakfast from fridge, chia and buckwheat cereal was filling but “cheating” as I already had the ingredients. I needed a nutritious pick-me-up after being sick. Bought lunch ahead. Regular coffee refill, an egg salad sandwich and baby carrot pack ran $4 and change at Kwik Star.

Will have to eat supper at home. I know I will have to work late with being sick Thursday, so I may put myself over budget buying the overpriced Ramen bowl at Casey’s for $1.67 in Clarksville, which I learned were on sale Thursday five-for-$4 at Fareway in Waverly. Will have to drive home to finish work with “free” dinner.

Point: It’s tough to live on a food stamp-sized budget.

AREA PANTRIES Several Butler County pantries work with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank: • Allison Food Pantry, 410 N. Main, open fourth Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; • Aplington/Parkersburg Food Pantry, 502 Third St., Parkersburg, open the third Friday of the month 9-11 a.m. and by appointment, 319-346-1428; • Clarksville Food Pantry, 115 W. Superior St., open three times a month 9 a.m.-11 a.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m., call for specifics, 641-580-0119; • Dumont Food Pantry, 706 Locust St. Dumont, open the third Wednesday of the month from 3-4 p.m.; • New Hartford Food Pantry, 406 Oneida St., by appointment, 319-9832322; • Shell Rock Mobile Food Pantry, 303 S. Cherry St., open second Tuesday of the month from 5-6 p.m.

percent complete, 10 days ahead of last year, but a week behind the average.

Pasture condition rated 66 percent good to excellent. Livestock were reported as having very little stress.

IOWA PRELIMINARY WEATHER SUMMARY

By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship The past reporting week began with very warm and humid weather and frequent rainfall. Rain fell nearly statewide from Sunday (6th) evening into Monday (7th) morning with very heavy rainfall over portions of central and south central Iowa. This was followed by another statewide rain event from Monday (7th) night into Tuesday (8th) morning with the heaviest rains concentrated over southwestern areas of the state.

Wednesday (9th) and Thursday (10th) were not quite as warm. Light rain fell over the northern one-third of Iowa and far western portions of the state from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Rain also fell nearly statewide on Thursday into Friday (11th) morning although amounts were mostly light excepting a few localized areas of around

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to proceed with Senate consideration of the resolution of disapproval on the President’s nuclear deal with Iran: “I am extremely disappointed that my Democratic colleagues have once again undermined the will of the American people and denied them a vote on the President’s nuclear deal with Iran. Earlier this year, a bipartisan group of 98 Senators supported a vote over this nuclear agreement. Now, the same Democrats who initially supported the vote are going back on their word.

“There is overwhelming bipartisan opposition to the President’s deal with Iran which gives Iran a pathway to achieve a nuclear weapon; fails to enforce anytime, anywhere inspections; provides Iran, the world’s leading sponsor of terror, with a free pass in this deal to continue its terrorist activities and the oppression of millions of Syrians through its support of the Assad regime.

“This is one of the most critical votes of our time that will impact generations to come, and the American people deserve a vote to hold their elected officials in Washington accountable over this major national security issue. I remain committed to rejecting the President’s ill-con-

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Sen. Ernst’s efforts to shine a light on the president’s nuclear deal with Iran: • Last week, Senator Ernst spoke on the Senate floor about the significant failures in the President’s deal with Iran, a deal in which only 21 percent of Americans approve of.

• In addition, Senator Ernst highlighted the veracity of Iran’s threats against our allies and their support of terrorism, creating one of the most cataclysmic events of this century.

• In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in July, Senator Ernst asked current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E.

Support those helping with an overdose Iowa families are needlessly losing sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers to overdose deaths. In 2013, nearly 100 Iowans died from opiate overdoses—a sharp increase over the last decade that has yet to receive an effective response from state leaders.

An individual dying from an overdose can linger for hours. While there is often enough time to get help, the fear of criminal prosecution discourages other people from calling for help. In addition, opiate antidotes can dramatically slow or reverse the deadly effects of an overdose. Unfortunately, it is illegal for non-health care workers to possess or provide this drug to overdose victims.

While we should do more to prevent opiate addictions through better public education and drug abuse treatment, we must do more to save

lives now.

Other states have dramatically reduced overdose deaths by providing immunity to those who call for help for an overdose victim and by making it legal for more individuals to provide life-saving antidotes.

Here in Iowa, families want these same safeguards, and we should listen to them.

We should also listen to health professionals and paramedics like State Senator Chris Brase of Muscatine.

Senator Brase has seen first-hand the senseless deaths Iowa families suffer due to opiate overdoses. Last March, Senator Brase helped convince the Iowa Senate to cast an overwhelming bipartisan 44-2 vote in favor of Senate File 410.

Now it is up to the Iowa House and Governor Branstad. I’m hopeful Linda Upmeyer, the new Speaker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sept. 11, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released a video in honor of the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The transcript follows: We can all remember where we were on that fateful day of Sept. 11, 2001.

The world seemed to stop.

We saw the agonizing and heart wrenching events unfold 14 years ago, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on Flight 93. Americans from coast to coast watched as unspeakable acts of terrorism claimed the lives of thousands of innocent Americans.

America will never forget those who were lost, and our prayers are with their loved ones who continue to feel the deepest pain of their absence.

On that day our adversaries intended harm, but they were met with unmatched bravery, heroism and extraordinary fortitude. These attacks would not break the resilience of the American spirit.

In the midst of such tragedy and sor-

of the House, will make this a priority in the upcoming 2016 session.

The legislation has already been unanimously approved by the Iowa House’s Public Safety Committee.

Opiate addiction affects many Iowa families. We should all pay attention to suffering Iowa families working to prevent additional tragedies. They are telling us how Iowans suffering from drug addiction have turned their lives around.

Let’s give them that chance. Let’s make Iowa the next state to allow sensible, effective measures that will prevent overdose deaths.

Rob Hogg is a state senator from Cedar Rapids. He currently serves as chair of the Senate Government Oversight Committee and vice-chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senator Ernst pays tribute to lives lost in 9/11 attacks

an inch of rain across the east. Dry and much cooler weather prevailed over the weekend. Rain totals for the week varied from 0.11 inches at Hampton and 0.14 inches at Castana (Monona Co.) to 6.35 inches at Bagley (Guthrie Co.), 5.53 inches at Lake Rathbun and 5.15 inches at Bedford. The statewide average precipitation was 1.38 inches while normal for the week is 0.82 inches.

Daytime highs climbed into the eighties in many areas from Monday through Thursday with Burlington, Donnellson, Le Claire and Muscatine reporting the highest temperatures with 89 degree readings on Monday (7th). Meanwhile, temperatures fell to 37 degrees at Sheldon on Saturday (12th) morning and 38 degrees at Elkader, Manchester and Stanley on Sunday (13th) morning.

Very cool late week weather just barely cancelled out the very warm start to the week with temperatures for the week as a whole averaging 0.4 degrees below normal.

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.

IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ia.

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ceived Iran deal that threatens our nation, our national security interests and our allies in the region.”

Dempsey on whether he advised President Obama that the U.S. must accept the Iran nuclear deal or go to war.

• During several other Senate Armed Services Committee hearings, Senator Ernst pressed witnesses on whether they agreed with the President’s ultimatum to accept the nuclear agreement or face war.

Among the panelists questioned: — General Hayden and former U.S. Ambassadors echoed there are other alternatives between the President’s two extremes.

— Admiral John M. Richardson, the President’s nominee to a top U.S. Navy post, stated that there were options beyond going to war.

• In July, Senator Ernst voiced national security concerns with the proposal following President Obama’s announcement that a deal had been reached.

• In May, Senator Ernst voted in support of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, certifying that no congressional sanction can be lifted during the review period and safeguards congressional oversight of Iranian compliance, legislation she also cosponsored. This legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 98 to • In April, the Iowa Senator also took to the Senate floor to call for Congressional review of the deal.

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Church Directory

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

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, Sept. 20: 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship Wednesday, Sept. 23: 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship Allison Congregational Church Ralph Wedeking Pastor Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation; 10 a.m.

Worship Service St. James Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey A. Blank Thursday, Sept. 17: 9 a.m. WIC Friday, Sept. 18: 1 p.m. Bremwood Luncheon at Waverly Saturday, Sept. 19: 7 a.m. Women and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, Sept. 20: Food donation Sunday for Allison Food Pantry; Haiti Presentation; 9 a.m. Worship; 10.

Sunday School; Coffee/Fellowship Following Worship Tuesday, Sept. 22: 9 a.m. Sew-Sew Sisters Wednesday, Sept. 23: 6:30 p.m.

9th grade Confirmation Thursday, Sept. 24: 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study at Elm Springs Saturday, Sept. 26: 7 a.m. Women and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Trinity Reformed Church Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

On demand at trinref.org Thursday, Sept. 17: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 4:10 p.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group, GEMS, Cadets Friday, Sept. 18: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School Monday, Sept. 21: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 4:10 p.m. Holy Fitness Tuesday, Sept. 22: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, Sept. 23: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness Thursday, Sept. 24: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 7 p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Friday, Sept. 25: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, Sept. 20: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m.

Gospel Service Wednesday, Sept. 23: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, Sept. 20: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

BRISTOWBristow Church of Christ Dick Burlingame, Minister Phone 641-775-3222 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Sunday, Sept. 23: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school.

Please contact Sharron Meyer, 641425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641-3305601 if you have questions. Learning and snacks provided.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bristow.

CLARKSVILLE – St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible

Wednesday, Sept. 16: 6 p.m. Confirmation Thursday, Sept. 17: 5 p.m. First Communion Training Saturday, Sept. 19: Scrap metal drive begins through Sept. 27 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship and First Communion Monday, Sept. 21: 7 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, Sept. 22: 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, Sept. 23: 6 p.m. Confirmation; 7-8 p.m. All Youth Meeting Thursday, Sept. 24: ECHO deadline

Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for preschool-through adult classes offered.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

6 p.m. Singles and Doubles Social Time in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Please bring a snack to share.

Sunday, Sept. 27: Pre-k through fifth-grade Sunday School-children will sing during the worship service.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Friday, Sept. 18: Wedding rehearsal Saturday, Sept. 19: 3:30 p.m. Doty, Helmuth wedding Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Dinner and Games; 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Wednesday, Sept. 23: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m.

Confirmation Thursday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Clergy Cluster - Decorah New Life Lutheran Congregation Unity Presbyterian Church Ridge Avenue & 220th St. One mile south of Hwy. 3 NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Wednesday, Sept. 16: 10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, Sept. 18: 9 a.m. Mom’s Bible Study (childcare available).

Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: 10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, Sept. 25: 9 a.m. Mom’s Bible Study (childcare available).

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church (641) 857-3514 Pastors Jeff and April Fiet Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 through High School; 10 a.m. Worship (nursery care provided), Communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 p.m.

RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, Sept. 20: 10 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Friday, Sept. 18: Stuffing bulletins Saturday, Sept. 19: 6 p.m. Worship Sunday, Sept. 20: 8 a.m. Worship; No Fellowship, Sunday School, or Luther League and Contemporary Worship. 11-1 p.m. Country Time Wednesday, Sept. 23: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation Friday, Sept. 25: Stuffing bulletins Saturday, Sept. 26: 6 p.m. Worship NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

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

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Worship.

PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, Sept. 20: 10 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Clarksville Care Center Worship.

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

Sundays: 8:30 a.m.

SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, Sept. 13: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANAS-Bible Verses, Stories, Refreshments Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Sundays 9:30 a.m. KXEL AM Radio Bible Class The Double Edged Sword Saturday, Sept. 19: 7 p.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Bible Class.

422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

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

Thursday, Sept. 17: 9-2 p.m.

Quilting at church, potluck at noon Friday, Sept. 18: 9-2 p.m. Quilting at church, potluck at noon Saturday, Sept. 19: 7 a.m. Prayer at Elm Springs Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School, Mentoring Class; 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; Pastor Jeff at Vilmar, Haiti team and Pastor Mark at St. James. Coffee and Fellowship Wednesday, Sept. 23: 7:30 p.m.

Choir practice Saturday, Sept. 26: 7 a.m. Prayer at Elm Springs

WAVERLYSt. Mary’s Catholic Church 2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m.

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

Friday, Sept. 18: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saturday, Sept. 19: 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy/Peanut Butter Collection.

Sunday, Sept. 20: 8 a.m. Mass/ Children’s Liturgy; 10 a.m. Mass/ Children’s Liturgy Peace United Church of Christ 1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, Sept. 20: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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

Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, Sept. 20: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes.

Open Bible Church Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, Sept. 20: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Believers Baptist Lee Hutchison, Pastor P.O. Box 102 Waverly, IA 50677 319-559-0811 Independent, Fundamental King James Bible Services Sundays: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: 7 p.m.

Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave.

Hope is here Around this time last year, my life began to spin out of control. I was ex-

cited to start a new teaching job, but it didn’t take too long to see that something was wrong. I was doing a good job, but I got more and more nervous, focusing on the things that weren’t going well instead of the many things that were. I loved the students, but I worried too much about whether they liked me as a teacher and it crushed me when many of them didn’t like Spanish in spite of my best efforts.

I prayed, I read my Bible, I listened to encouraging songs on the way to school, but those negative thoughts swirled through my mind so much that I couldn’t keep ahead of them. I kept telling myself, “You just need to relax!” but that was easier said than done. I had trouble sleeping, I lost my appetite and felt sick to my stomach, I couldn’t concentrate to make lesson plans and that added to my stress. By the time I went to the doctor for my depression and anxiety, it had gone on too long. Seeing a counselor and taking medication was helpful, but those things take some time to work. One weekend I found that I had no hope left. I didn’t see how I could continue teaching and I didn’t know how I could stop. I was stuck in a very bad place and I wanted out. Thankfully, I talked to Gary about all of this and we decided to go to the hospital. Being admitted gave me time for the medicines to work and to get away from the stress. I am so grateful for the support I received from my family, church friends, and community friends.

Other teachers at North Butler tried to offer help and support while I was teaching, and the administration was very understanding as I became more sick. When I went to the hospital they made it clear that they were fine with whatever I wanted to do, whatever would help me get better. I decided to resign from the teaching position and when I got home I concentrated on getting well again.

When I went to the hospital I felt absolutely no hope. Of course, this added to my guilt because as a Christian I knew that I did have hope in Jesus. I just didn’t feel it. I was too sick. In the months since then, the hope has come back. Life is good again. It’s not perfect. It can’t ever be, but I’m learning to hold on to hope and keep choosing to stay well instead of sliding back down into depression.

One of the things that helped was talking with a friend who also deals with depression. She recommended a book by Brad Hoefs called “Fresh Hope” and she talked about her desire to start a Fresh Hope support group in Hampton. As we talked more, I became interested as well. Fresh Hope is a peer to peer Christian support group for those who have a mental health diagnosis and their loved ones. Those with a diagnosis like depression or bi-polar are encouraged to keep taking their medications and work with their doctor or counselor, but they are also challenged to choose thoughts and actions that will allow them to live again, to thrive in spite of having a diagnosis. Loved ones (spouses, parents, siblings...) can participate and receive support from others who know what it’s like to love someone with a mental health challenge.

Fresh Hope meets weekly at The Corner on Main Street in Allison on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no need to register ahead of time, you can just come if you have had a mental health diagnosis or if you know and love someone who does. You don’t even have to commit to coming weekly, just come check it out and see if it would be helpful for you. Fresh Hope is sponsored by Trinity Reformed Church, but this group is open to everyone.

You can find out more about Fresh Hope at freshhope.us on the internet.

Please call me if you have any questions or just need to talk (319-267-2639).

I don’t want anyone to get stuck in that dark, hopeless place. There is hope!

Feeling so much better than last year, Robyn Mulder Trinity Reformed Church, Allison

Country Time 2015 St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer St., Greene

Sunday, September 20 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Carry Outs until 12:15 Menu: Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salads, rolls, pie, bars, coffee and milk

Adults/All Carry Outs: $7.00; Children (3-10) $3.50 Children Under 3 FREE

For Shut-in Deliveries, call Betty 641-816-5390

Bring a canned food item for the Greene Food Bank

COUNTRY STORE & RAFFLE SPONSORED BY WELCA

Faith Lutheran Church

Seeking Applicants For: Child Care Providers Plus Substitute Teachers.

103 South Main Street, Clarksville • 319-278-4321

Please call or email to request a Job Description and Application Form.

Do not need to be a member of Trinity Reformed Church – All jobs are open to everyone with qualifications.

Registration Info: Has openings for infant - preschool age. Will consider before and after school care as numbers allow.

Families do not have to be a member of Trinity Reformed Church.

Mike Negen, Teresa Negen, Amy Wubbena, Jordan Stirling • Strengthening & Balance • Headaches & Back Pain • Orthopedic Rehab • Sports Injury • Work Related Injuries • Vertigo

Physical and Occupational Therapy Small Town Charm... Big Time Results!!

Allison Little Lambs Child Care Trinity Reformed Church 614 Cherry St., Allison, IA 50602 Carrie Poppen: Director Phone: 319-267-2982 Email: allisonlittlelambs@gmail.com

RECORDS Butler County Courthouse News

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CIVIL COURT Aug. 27-Sept. 9, 2015 The Butler County Clerk of Court’s office issued one child support order Aug.

27-Sept. 9.

Hauge Associates Inc. v. Robert M. and Sarah B. Wefel. Judgment for plaintiff on Sept. 9 for $6,448.36 with 2.28 percent in-

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE - IOWA FEMA-DR-4234-IA The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse state and local Iowa governments and agencies, and eligible private non-profit organizations for eligible costs incurred to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straightline Winds, and Flooding occurring from June 20-25, 2015.

This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 USC §§ 5121-5207, as amended.

Under a major disaster declaration for Iowa (FEMA-4234-DR-IA) signed by the President on July 31, 2015, the following counties in the state of Iowa have been designated adversely affected by the disaster and are eligible for PA only: Allamakee, Appanoose, Butler, Clayton, Dallas, Davis, Des Moines, Guthrie, Howard, Jefferson, Lee, Lucas, Marion, Mitchell, Monroe, Warren, Wayne, Winneshiek, and Wright Counties. All counties in the state of Iowa are eligible for HMGP. There are no counties declared for Individual Assistance.

This public notice concerns public assistance activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in, or affect, wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain (areas determined to have a one percent probability of flooding in any given year) and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain or wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.

Such activities may include restoring facilities located in a floodplain with eligible damage to pre-disaster condition. Examples of such activities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Non-emergency debris removal and disposal; 2. Non-emergency protective measures; 3. Repair/replacement of roads, including streets, culverts, and bridges; 4. Repair/replacement of public dams, reservoirs and channels; 5. Repair/replacement of public buildings and related equipment; 6. Repair/replacement of public water control facilities, pipes and distribution systems; 7. Repair/replacement of public utilities, including sewage treatment plants, sewers and electrical power distribution systems; and 8. Repair/replacement of eligible private, non-profit facilities (hospitals, educational centers, emergency and custodial care services, etc.).

The President’s Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, requires that all federal actions in or affecting the 100year floodplain or wetland areas be reviewed for opportunities to move the facility out of the floodplain or wetland and to reduce the risk of future damage or loss from flooding and minimize harms to wetlands. However, FEMA has determined that in certain situations, there are no alternatives to restoring an eligible facility located in the floodplain to its pre-disaster condition. These situations meet all of the following criteria: 1. The FEMA estimated cost of repairs is less than 50 percent of the estimated cost to replace the facility and the replacement cost of the facility is less than $100,000; 2. The facility is not located in a floodway or coastal high hazard area; 3. The facility has not sustained structural damage in a previous presidentially declared flood disaster or emergency; 4. The facility is not defined as critical (e.g., hospital, generating plant, contains dangerous materials, emergency operation center, etc.).

FEMA will provide assistance to restore the facilities described above to their pre-disaster condition except when measures to mitigate the effects of future flooding may be incorporated into the restoration work. For example, insufficient waterway openings under culverts and bridges may cause water backup to wash out the structures. The water backup could wash

out the facility and could damage other facilities in the area. Increasing the size of the waterway opening would mitigate, or lessen, the potential for this damage. Additional examples of mitigation measures include providing erosion protection at bridge abutments or levees, and extending entrance tubes on sewage lift stations.

Disaster assistance projects to restore facilities, which do not meet the criteria listed above, must undergo a detailed review. The review will include a study to determine if the facility can be moved out of the floodplain. The public is invited to participate in the review. The public may identify alternatives for restoring the facility and may participate in analyzing the impact of the alternatives on the facility and the floodplain.

An address and phone number for obtaining information about specific assistance projects is provided at the end of this Notice. The final determination regarding the restoration of these facilities in a floodplain will be announced in future Public Notices.

Due to the urgent need for and/or use of the certain facilities in a floodplain, actions to restore the facility may have started before the federal inspector visits the site. Some of these facilities may meet the criteria for a detailed review to determine if they should be relocated.

Generally, facilities may be restored in their original location where at least one of the following conditions applies: 1. The facility, such as a flood control device or bridge, is functionally dependent on its floodplain location; 2. The facility, such as a park or other openuse space, already represent sound floodplain management and, therefore, there is no need to change it; 3. The facility, such as a road or a utility, is an integral part of a larger network that could not be relocated economically.

4. Emergency action is needed to address a threat to public health and safety.

The effects of not relocating the facilities will be examined. In each case, the examination must show an overriding public need for the facility at its original location that clearly outweighed the requirements in the Executive Order to relocate the facility out of the floodplain.

FEMA will also consult state and local officials to make certain that no actions taken will violate either state or local floodplain protection standards. The restoration of these facilities may also incorporate certain measures designed to mitigate the effects of future flooding. This will be the only Notice to the public concerning these facilities.

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Those actions or activities affecting buildings, structures, districts or objects 50 years or older or that affect archeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to determine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (Register). If the property is determined to be eligible for the Register, and FEMA’s undertaking will adversely affect it, FEMA will provide additional Public Notices. For historic properties not adversely affected by FEMA’s undertaking, this will be the only Public Notice.

FEMA also intends to provide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding under Section 404 of the Stafford Act to the State of Iowa for the purposes of mitigating future disaster damages. Hazard mitigation projects may involve the construction of a new facility (e.g., retention pond, or debris dam), modification of an existing undamaged facility (e.g., improving waterway openings of bridges or culverts), and the relocation of facilities out of the floodplain.

Subsequent Notices will provide more specific information as project proposals are developed.

Information about assistance projects may be obtained by submitting a written request to the Regional Director, DHS-FEMA Region VII; 9221 Ward Pkwy., Suite 300; Kansas City, MO 64114-3372. The information may also be obtained by calling: (816) 283-7060, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments should be sent in writing to the Regional Director, at the above address, within 15 days of the date of publication of this Notice.

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terest plus court and fees of $230.93 from Sept. 9.

SMALL CLAIMS Allied Manatts Group LLC, Charles City v. Chad Darwin Hanson, Bristow.

Judgment for plaintiff for $366.77 with 2.23 percent interest from June 23 plus $85 costs.

Allied Manatts Group LLC, Charles City v. Joe Kielman, Clarksville. Dismissed with prejudice.

Allied Manatts Group LLC, Charles City v. Blake R. Stroberg, Greene. Judgment for plaintiff for $364.24 with 2.23 percent interest from June 23 plus $85 costs.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Waterloo v. Bill Charles and Susan Thompson, Shell Rock. Judgment for plaintiff for $743 with 2.23 percent interest from July 14 plus $85 costs.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Waterloo v. Kayla Rae Doty, Clarksville. Judgment for plaintiff for $907.63 with 2.23 percent interest from July 28 plus $85 costs.

Hampton State Bank, Hampton v. Barbara Hehnke, Bristow. Judgment for plaintiff for $221.66 with 2.23 percent interest from Aug. 3 plus $110 costs.

DISTRICT COURT Ryan Donald Krueger, 37, of Greene pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft ($200-$500 value), a serious misdemeanor, for actions on March 25, 2014, and was sentenced on Sept. 2 to 30 days jail, to run concurrently with judgments for two separate operating while intoxicated cases. An affidavit of charges from Butler County Sheriff’s Department dated April 6, 2014 said Krueger was found with a reportedstolen chainsaw. He was ordered to pay a $315 fine, $235.25 surcharges and $180 costs in the case. Krueger, 37, of Greene, also pleaded guilty to two counts of second-offense operating while intoxicated, for occurrences on March 25, 2014, and April 6, 2014, and was sentenced to two, concurrent up-to-two-year sentences in an OWI prison program and ordered to pay combined fines of $3,700, surcharges of $1325 plus $400 costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Department charged him.

Todd James Lewis, 24, of Carpenter was allowed to continue on probation after an action to revoke probation was withdrawn on Sept. 8.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FARM TO LEASE Bids will be taken on a lease of the City of Allison farm land for a 2 year term beginning with the 2016 crop year. The parcel consists of approximately 78 acres in Section 24, T92, R17, West Point Twp, Butler County, Iowa.

Terms: Annual Cash Rent payable one-half on March 1st and the second half being payable on December 1st. Tenant will be responsible to maintain soil fertility. Sealed bids shall state the dollar amount per acre. Bids must be received by 4:15 p.m. on September 28, 2015. Bids will be opened at 5:50 p.m., September 28, 2015 at the regular Allison City Council meeting. Anyone submitting a bid by the deadline shall have the option to raise their bid in increments of not less than $5.00 if present at the time of opening.

The Allison City Council reserves the right to reject any and all offers.

A copy of the proposed lease is available for review at Allison City Hall. Sealed bids and inquiries should be directed to Allison City Hall, Attention: Farm Lease, 410 North Main, PO Box 647, Allison, Iowa 50602 TJ/CS 37-2

Official Proceedings: City of Clarksville

CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 The Clarksville City Council met in regular session September 8, 2015, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor David Kelm in the chair and Council members Cathy Cummings, Jeff Kolb, Travis Sterken, and Val Swinton present, Diane Renning absent.

Motion Kolb, Cummings, to approve and adopt the items contained on the Consent Agenda: Motion to approve minutes (August 3, 2015 and August 17, 2015).

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Swinton, Cummings, to approve recommendations by the Public Safety committee to advertise for a Police Chief, with applications due to the Mayor by September 30, 2015.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Sterken, Kolb, to approve application from Heaven Frerichs as a member on the Clarksville Ambulance Service.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Kolb, Sterken, to approve an application for an Outside Beer Garden permit to Doc’s Tap on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Kolb, Cummings, to approve a building permit to Stacy Ragsdale 40’ X 60’ building at 1021 S. Main Street, pending approval of adjacent property owners.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Kolb, Swinton, to adopt Resolution 15584: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE, IOWA, TO AMEND THE USE OF RESTRICTED RESIDENCE DISTRICT: BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Chapter 155, Section 155.11 of the City Code to amend Restricted Residence District for Commercial use as follows: “South twenty-two (22) feet of Lot 6 & all Lot 7, Block 4, Mather’s Addition, of Clarksville, Iowa.” (To rezone property at 1021 S. Main Street.)

Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. Motion Sterken, Kolb, to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 273: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Be it enacted by the City Council of Clarksville, Iowa that Chapter 9 be added, as follows: 9.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual value added to industrial real estate by the new construction of industrial real estate, research-service facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers.

9.02 DEFINITIONS. For use in this chapter the following terms are defined: 1. “Actual value added” means the actual value added as of the first year for which the exemption is received.

2. “Distribution center” means a building or structure used primarily for the storage of goods which are intended for subsequent shipment to retail outlets. Distribution center does not mean a building or structure used primarily to store raw agricultural products, used primarily by a manufacturer to store goods to be used in the manufacturing process, used primarily for the storage of petroleum products, or used for the retail sale of goods.

3. “New construction” means new buildings and structures and includes new buildings and structures which are constructed as additions to existing buildings and structures. New construction does not include reconstruction of an existing building or structure which does not constitute complete replacement of an existing building or structure or refitting of an existing building or structure unless the reconstruction of an existing building or structure is required due to economic obsolescence and the reconstruction is necessary to implement recognized industry standards for the manufacturing and processing of specific products and the reconstruction is required for the owner of the building or structure to continue competitively to manufacture or process those products, which determination shall receive prior approval from the City Council of the City upon the recommendation of the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

4. “Research-service facilities” means a building or group of buildings devoted primarily to research and development activities, including, but not limited to, the design and production or manufacture of prototype products for experimental use, and corporate research services which do not have a primary purpose of providing on-site services to the public.

5. “Warehouse” means a building or structure used as a public warehouse for the storage of goods pursuant to Chapter 554, Article 7, of the Code of Iowa, except that it does not mean a building or structure used primarily to store raw agricultural products or from which goods are sold at retail.

9.03 PERIOD OF PARTIAL EXEMPTION. The actual value added to industrial real estate by the new construction of industrial real estate, research-service facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers is eligible to receive a partial exemption from taxation for a period of five (5) years.

9.04 AMOUNTS ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTION. The amount of actual value added which is eligible to be exempt from taxation shall be as follows: 1. For the first year, seventy-five percent (75%) 2. For the second year, sixty percent (60%) 3. For the third year, forty-five percent (45%) 4. For the fourth year, thirty percent (30%) 5. For the fifth year, fifteen percent (15%) 9.05 LIMITATIONS. The granting of the ex-

emption under this chapter for new construction constituting complete replacement of an existing building or structure shall not result in the assessed value of the industrial real estate being reduced below the assessed value of the industrial real estate before the start of the new construction added.

9.06 APPLICATIONS. An application shall be filed for each project resulting in actual value added for which an exemption is claimed.

1. The application for exemption shall be filed by the owner of the property with the local assessor by February 1 of the assessment year in which the value added is first assessed for taxation.

2. Applications for exemption shall be made on forms prescribed by the Director of Revenue and shall contain information pertaining to the nature of the improvement, its cost, and other information deemed necessary by the Director of Revenue.

9.07 APPROVAL. A person may submit a proposal to the City Council to receive prior approval for eligibility for a tax exemption on new construction. If the City Council resolves to consider such proposal, it shall publish notice and hold a public hearing thereon. Thereafter, at least thirty (30) days after such hearing, the City Council, by ordinance, may give its prior approval of a tax exemption for new construction if the new construction is in conformance with City zoning. Such prior approval shall not entitle the owner to exemption from taxation until the new construction has been completed and found to be qualified real estate.

9.08 EXEMPTION REPEALED. When in the opinion of the City Council continuation of the exemption granted by this chapter ceases to be of benefit to the City, the City Council may repeal this chapter, but all existing exemptions shall continue until their expiration.

9.09 DUAL EXEMPTIONS PROHIBITED. A property tax exemption under this chapter shall not be granted if the property for which the exemption is claimed has received any other property tax exemption authorized by law.

SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

RCV – Ayes: Cummings, Kolb, Sterken, Swinton. Nays: None. Absent: Renning. MC. First reading passed.

Motion Sterken, to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m.

David Kelm, Mayor Attest: Larry D. Betts, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer CS 38-1

Mindy Marie Allen, 31, of Waterloo received an amended sentence of contempt of court and was allowed to remain on probation, which was being served for an OWI sentence handed down Feb. 26, 2014, but was required to fulfill community service, comply with alcohol monitoring and maintain employment for six months.

Alex Craig Shadlow, 27, of Allison was found guilty on Sept. 2 of contempt of court and was allowed to remain on probation, which was being served after a sentence for third-offense possession of marijuana handed down Dec. 17, 2014.

Joshua Lee Whitlatch, 18, of Parkersburg pleaded guilty to first-offense possession of marijuana and received a deferred judgment on Sept. 9, was placed on one year supervised probation on conditions including following a substance abuse evaluation and pay fees including a $125 law enforcement surcharge and $180 costs.

Parkersburg Police brought the charges Jan. 15, 2015.

Nolan Riley Samo, 22, of Story City pleaded guilty to first-offense possession of marijuana and received a deferred judgment on Sept. 9 and was placed on a year of self-probation on conditions including following a substance abuse evaluation and ordered to pay a $125 civil penalty, $135 surcharges and $140 costs. Iowa State Patrol charged Samo on April 11.

Lindsay Marie Hudson, 23, of Mason City pleaded guilty to first-offense possession of marijuana and received a deferred judgment on Sept. 9 and was placed on self-probation on conditions of following a substance abuse evaluation and was ordered to pay a $125 civil penalty, $125 law enforcement surcharge and $140 costs.

MAGISTRATE COURT Zachary Scott Penning, 31, of Oelwein pleaded guilty on Sept. 2 to driving while barred and was sentenced to 15 days in Fayette County Jail with credit for time served and ordered to pay $140 court costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Department charged him.

A $625 fine was suspended. Butler County Sheriff’s Department charged Penning on Nov. 19, 2014.

Drew Allan Johnson, 33 of Clarksville pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to disorderly conduct for actions July 26, and was sentenced Sept. 4 to two days in Butler County Jail with credit for time served, concurrent with another simple misdemeanor sentence.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Sept. 2- Sept. 8 Miscellaneous: Jeffrey E. And Michelle Reints To Butler County Development

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Mary Ann Eisentrager

Mary Ann Eisentrager, 80, of Allison, died on September 6, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with Pastor Gary Mulder officiating. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, September 9, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial took place in the Dumont Cemetery.

Mary Ann was born in Dumont, on March 27, 1935, to Lawrence and Delilha Marie (Ritzman) Wendt. She graduated from Dumont High School. After graduation she worked as a waitress in Dumont, then as a sales associate at Schwarz’s Apparel in Hampton.

On June 11, 1960, Mary Ann became a farmer’s wife when she was united in marriage to Dale Eisentrager in Dumont.

Dale and Mary Ann lived on a farm south of Bristow all their married life. Together they raised four children. She was a former member of the Bristow United Methodist Church, where she was very active and was a present member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison.

Mary Ann had many hobbies that she enjoyed. She liked to paint her husband’s woodworking projects which they would sell at craft shows, as well as sold Stanley Products for many years. She had a passion for baking, with her specialty being her chocolate chip cookies. She also made pies for the Allison Diner. She decorated cakes for graduations, birthdays, and weddings. She loved crocheting afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with her latest hobby being coloring in Mandala coloring books. Mary Ann’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and being with people.

She is survived by her son, Frank Eisentrager, of Greene; daughter, Tammy, and her husband, Brent Eilers, of Danville, Indiana; son, Doug, and his wife, Deb Eisentrager, of Dumont; daughter, Dee, and her husband, Darol Roth, of Waverly; grandchildren: Josh Eisentrager; Jeremy, and his wife, Allyson Eisentrager; Kayla Eilers; Janae (Eilers) and Weston Johnson; Danielle and David Eisentrager; Matthew and Daniel Roth; and great-grandchildren Wyatt and Callie Eisentrager, and Ethan Eisentrager.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; her parents; two sisters, Marge and Lila; three brothers: Kenneth, Harold, and Ronnie; and two greatgrandchildren, Emmett and Elliott.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their acts of kindness, words of encouragement and many prayers.

Corporation; S1/2 Exc Nw 33-92-15, N1/2 Sw 33-92-15; 2015-2121.

Mortgage: Eugene D. Sr. And Joyce A. Corwin To 1st Alliance Lending Llc; Greene Traers 2nd Add Lot: 9; 2015-2122.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Gordon A. And Delores M. Ballhagen

To City Of New Hartford; S 63 3/4 Ft New Hartford Roots Add Lot: 2 Block: 14, W 24ft S1/2 New Hartford Roots Add Lot: 4 Block: 14; 2015-2123, GWH150536.

Affidavit: Ronald E. Steere To Judith M. Steere; S1/2 Sw 16-93-15, COURTHOUSE to page 7

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal • COURTHOUSE from page 6 Parcel A Se Se 16-93-18, N1/2 Sw 16-93-18, Lt 2 Nw Ne 8-93-17, Lts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Sw Ne 8-93-17, S1/2 Ne 7-93-17, Lt 1 Subd. Sw Ne 8-93-17, S 100 A Exc Sw 24-93-17, Lt 1 Subd Ne Nw 8-93-17, Lts 3 and4 Sudb Nw Ne 8-93-17, Lts. 8, 9, 10 and 13 Subd. Sw Ne 8-93-17; Lt 12 Subd Exc Sw Ne 8-93-17, Lt 1 Subd Nw Se 8-93-17, Lt 11 Subd.

Sw Ne 8-93-17, E14a Se Nw 8-9317; 2015-2124.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Lois Wessels To Andrew John And Kelly Lynn Voss; Aplington Lot: 7 Block: 19, W 30 Ft Aplington Lot: 8 Block: 19; 2015-2125, GWH150537.

Mortgage: Andrew John And Kelly Lynn Voss To John And Patricia Holtom; Aplington Lot: 7 And W 30 Ft. Lot: 8, Both Block: 19; 2015-2126.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Douglas A. And Sara A. Stark To Kay L. Tjelmeland; Nw’ly 1/2 Greene Original Town Lot: 3 Block: 2, Exc Nw’ly 33 Ft Greene Original Town Lot: 2 Block: 2; 2015-2127, GWH150538.

Mortgage: Kay L. Tjelmeland To Lincoln Savings Bank; Nw’ly 1/2 Greene Original Town Lot: 3 Block: 2, Exc Nwly 33 Ft Greene Original Town Lot: 2 Block: 2; 2015-2128.

Re Contracts And Groundwater Hazard: Brent J. Symens To Kurt, Laura, Kevin, Kelvin And Kolton Green; S 20 1/2 Ft Subd Lt. 151 Du-

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. TITLE VI, NO.4 PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE BUTLER COUNTY (SINCLAIR) URBAN RENEWAL AREA, BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. The Board of Supervisors of Butler County, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing before itself at its meeting which commences at 9:05 on September 29, 2015 in the Supervisor’s Boardroom, 428 - 6th Street, Allison, Iowa, to consider adoption of a proposed Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. Title VI, No. 4 providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Butler County (Sinclair) Urban Renewal Area.

A copy of the Ordinance is on file for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor, Butler County, Iowa.

The proposed Ordinance would repeal Ordinance No. Title VI, No.4, the ordinance on the Butler County (Sinclair) Urban Renewal Area.

The reason for the repealing of the Ordinance is because the Butler County (Sinclair) Urban Renewal Plan that covers the Butler County (Sinclair) Urban Renewal Area is being terminated.

Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, State of Iowa, as provided by the Code of Iowa.

TJ/CS 38-1

mont Original Town Lot: H, N 24ft Subd Lt 152 Dumont Original Town Lot: I; 2015-2129, GWH150539.

Release: Iowa State Bank To Danial Allen And Angela Jean Capper; Parcel A Ne Se 21-92-16; 20152130.

Release: Iowa State Bank To Danial Allen And Angela Jean Capper; Parcel A Ne Se 21-92-16, Parcel C Nw Sw 22-92-16; 2015-2131.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Randel J And Tammy J. Dillavou To Nathan D. And Heather M. Woodley; Shell Rock Williams 2nd Add Lot: 1 Block: 1; 2015-2133, GWH150540.

Mortgage: Nathan D. And Heather M. Woodley To First National Bank; Shell Rock Williams 2nd Add Lot: 1 Block: 1; 2015-2134.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Duane W. Sandage To Aquarius Farmland Holdings Llc; Ne Sw 7-92-18, N1/2 Se 7-92-18, Exc Se Se 7-92-18; 2015-2135, GWH150541.

Partial Release: Farm Credit Services To Richard Thomas And Jane Juhl Juchems; N60a Of E1/2 Sw 1-93-15; 2015-2136.

Release: Mers (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.) To Ross E. Downing; Parcel B Ne Ne 16-93-17; 2015-2137.

Release: Mers (Mortgage Electronic Registration Services Inc.) To Don Scroggin And Deb Ellis; W 190ft Se Se 25-92-17, Sw Sw 30-9216; 2015-2138.

Court Off Deed: Adeline Johnson Estate, Dean Johnson, Ex., To Carol Deterding, Mary Huggman, Renata Alexandre-Kloss; Sw 25-92-17; 2015-2139.

Mortgage Modify: Ronald And Colleen Wessels To First Security Bank; Se Sw 3-91-18, Nw 10-91-18, Sw 32-91-15, Se Sw 32-91-15, Ne 6-90-15; 2015-2140.

Change Of Title: Linda K. Alberts Estate To Kenneth D. Alberts; Und 1/2 Int Exc Se 27-92-16, Und 1/2 Int S 60 A Exc Ne 27-92-16; 20152141.

Unused File Number: 2015-2142.

Court Off Deed: Donavan D. Marsh Est, Thelma C. Marsh, Ex. To Thelma C., Craig D. And Angela C. Marsh, Cotr., Donavan D. Marsh Residuary Trust; E 5/7 N1/2 Ne 4-93-16; 2015-2143.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Vivan R. Chestnut To James D. And Joanna L. Reed; Nw’ly 30 Ft Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 10

RECORDS Block: 28, Lt 4 Subd Nw Ne 11-9115, Nw’ly 55 Ft. Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 1 Block: 28; 2015-2144, GWH150542.

Mortgage: James D. And Joanna L. Reed To Lincoln Savings Bank; Nw’ly 30 Ft Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 10 Block: 28, Lt 4 Subd.

Nw Ne 11-91-15, Nw’l Y 55 Ft Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 1 Block: 28; 2015-2145.

Mortgage: James D. And Joanna L. Reed To Lincoln Savings Bank; Nw’ly 30 Ft Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 10 Block: 28, Lt4subd Nwne 11-91-15, Nw’ly 55 Ft Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 1 Block: 28; 2015-2146.

Warranty Deed: Bruce R. And Rebecca L. Bixby To Bruce Bixby Revocable Trust, Rebecca Bixby

Revocable Trust; Etc. Nw 1-91-16; 2015-2147.

Mortgage: Steve Uhlenhopp To Iowa State Bank; Aplington Freys Hilltop Add Lot: 1 Block: 1, E 40 Ft Aplington Freys Hill Top Add Lot: 2 Block: 1, E 8 Ft 9th Street Aplington Freys Hill Top Add Lot: 1 Block: 1; 2015-2148.

Mortgage: Dennis L. And Mary J. Huisman To Lincoln Savings Bank; Aplington Lot: 5 Block: 53, Aplington Lot: 6 Block: 53; 2015-2149.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Farmers Cooperative Company To Joel W. And Rosemary A. Sult; Exc And Exc Parcel E Allison Lot: 559, Allison Lot: 560, Allison Lot: 561, Allison Lot: 562, Allison Lot: 563, Exc Parcel E Allison Lot: 564, E1/2 Maple St S and N Etc Al-

Thursday, September 17, 2015 • lison Lot: 564, Walnut St S and N Etc Allison Lot: 563, W1/2 Cherry St Adjoins E Side Allison Lot: 561; 2015-2150, GWH150543.

Mortgage: Mms/Greene Health Care Llc, Michael M. Steinkruger, Member/Manager To Raymond And Betty Bill; Exc Greene Traers 1st Add Lot: 3 Block: 17, Exc Greene Traers 1st Add Lot: 4 Block: 17, Se 100 Ft Greene Traers 1st Add Lot: 1 Block: 24; 2015-2151.

Warranty Deed And Groundwater Hazard: Jimmy L. And Sigrid J. Moehlis To Christopher J. Klapperich; Part Of E 83.988 Ft Lt B Subd Lt 1 Austins Sub Div Lot: 3 Sw Sw 1-91-15; 2015-2152, GWH150544.

Mortgage: Christopher J. Klapperich To C Us Bank; Part Of E 83.988 Ft Lt B Subd Lt 1 Austins

Sub Div Lot: 3 Sw Sw 1-91-15; 2015-2153.

Mortgage: Ross E. Downing To First National Bank; Parcel B Ne Ne 16-93-17; 2015-2154.

Release: Cedar Falls Community Credit Union To Jeffrey C. Freerks And Rachel G. Reysack; E1/2 Bickfords Sub Div Lot: 20 Se 28-92-18; 2015-2155.

Mortgage Assign: Iowa State Bank To Mers; Aplington Freys Hilltop Add Lot: 1 Block: 1, E 40 Ft Aplington Freys Hill Top Add Lot: 2 Block: 1, E 8ft 9th Street Aplington Freys Hilltop Add Lot: 1 Block: 1; 20152156.

Tax Liens: Bright Beginnings Day Care And Preschool Inc. To Department Of The Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; 2015-2157.

Butler County Sheriff’s Report Monday, September 7: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, and received reports of three controlled burns.

• 9:49 a.m.: Officers took a criminal mischief report in the 22700 block of 300th St. • 11:23 a.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant near the intersection of 1st St. and Locust St. in Dumont.

Officers arrested Hailey Johnson, 28, of Allison, on a Butler County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while revoked. She was held for court.

• 4:57 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault with injuries in the 600 block of Pine St., Dumont.

• 6:01 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 100 block of Wemple St. • 6:56 p.m.: Officers arrested Cody Peretto, 22, of Waterloo, near the intersection of Glen Hall Road and Highway 3, in Shell Rock, for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and interference with official acts. He was held for court.

Tuesday, September 8: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns.

• 10:22 a.m.: Officers transported a subject from the 400 block of 6th St. • 2:18 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 26200 block of Range Road.

• 2:20 p.m.: Officers took a suspicious activity report n the 400 block of N. Main St. • 5:36 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Highway 57.

• 6:28 p.m.: Officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant in the 400 block of Boeckemeier St. • 8:09 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 24600 block of 130th St. Officers arrested Mervin Menken, 50, of Greene, on a Butler County warrant for second degree criminal mischief.

Wednesday, September 9: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and received a report of three controlled burns.

• 11:04 a.m.: Officers arrested Tonya Maxson, 43, of Parkersburg, in the 400 block of 6th St., Allison, on a charge of driving while barred.

She was released later in the day on a promise to appear.

• 1:35 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 200 block of Wemple St., Parkersburg.

• 4:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 17600 block of 110th St. Thursday, September 10: • Officers received a report of two controlled burns.

• 10:15 a.m.: Officers transported a subject from the 400 block of 6th St. • 8:21 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 230th St. and Highway 14.

• 8:23 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of W. Traer St. Friday, September 11: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and assisted a motorist.

• 1:45 p.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 15300 block of Jay Ave. • 5:18 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of 1st St. • 11:02 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 700 block of S. Cherry St. Saturday, September 12: • Officers executed eight traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of three controlled burns.

• 2:23 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of W. Prospect St. • 6:11 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 11200 block of 160th St. • 6:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1200 block of 4th Ave. • 8:43 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight in the 400 block of Packwaukee St., New Hartford. Officers arrested Austin Graham, 25, of Waterloo, for public intoxication and assault on a peace officer. He was taken to the Butler County Jail where he was held waiting to see a judge.

• 11:11 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight near the intersec-

tion of 220th St. and Highway 3 in Shell Rock. Officers arrested Kevin Diggan, 47, of Waterloo, for public intoxication. He was taken to the Butler County Jail where he was held waiting to see a judge.

Sunday, September 13: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of three controlled burns.

• 2:25 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 33000 block of Highway 57.

• 9:59 a.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 200 block of Locust St. • 11:20 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Highway 57.

• 2:34 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident in the 23900 block of Willow Ave. • 4:20 p.m.: officers received a suspicious activity report in the 33000 block of Highway 57.

• 7:03 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 200 block of Bickford St. • 9:44 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report near the intersection of 3rd St. and Railroad St., Parkersburg.

• 10:05 p.m.: officers received a suspicious activity report in the 18200 block of Keystone Ave. Monday, September 14: • Officers executed a traffic stop and received a report of a controlled burn with a call prior to 8:30 a.m.

Official Proceedings: Butler County Board of Supervisors

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2015.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Protem Chairman Rusty Eddy with member Rex Ackerman present. Chairman Tom Heidenwirth was absent. Also present was Engineer John Riherd, Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer, Sheriff Jason Johnson, Deb Bills, Aredale, Iowa and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

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

Board met with Engineer John Riherd to consider Federal Agreement No. 2-15-HBRRU-035 for Bridge Replacement Project B29W10 (Camp Comfort Road west of Newell Ave). Following discussion, it was moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to approve. Motion carried.

Board considered Resolution for Bridge Posting - Willow Ave over West Fork Cedar River.

Following discussion, it was moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to approve the following: RESOLUTION #838 WHEREAS, The Butler County Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of the Code of Iowa to impose weight limitations on highway structures under their jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, a recent inspection conforming to National Bridge Inspection Standards and Federal Highway Administration rules has been performed, and WHEREAS, the results of these inspections indicate that the following structure has reduced load carrying capability and will require load restrictions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Butler County Board of Supervisors that this structure is posted with the following signs indicating the bridge’s load limits.

Bridge P11W20 – FHWA #086640 – located on the west line of Section 11 T90N R15W, Beaver Twp … Post with “Weight Limit 10 Tons” and “All Vehicles” signs BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed, and that upon successful rehabilitation or replacement, as determined by the County Engineer, the bridge postings shall be removed without further action of this board.

The vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Rusty Eddy, Rex Ackerman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Tom Heidenwirth Passed and Approved this 1st day of September 2015.

ATTEST: Lizbeth Williams, County Auditor Board met with Connie Rottink, Butler County Wellness Committee for approval of flu shots for county employees tentatively set for October 13th, 2015. Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to approve flu shots for employees and family members covered by County insurance.

Motion carried.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Butler County claims paid from July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015 Aces,Equip Cont/Rcvry/Prog 10,040.50 Aflac,Aflac Pmt 89.96 Agility Recovery Solutions, Disaster Rcvry 420.00 Agvantage Fs,Fuel 19,597.74 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.,Prof Fees 397.50 Airgas North Central,Suply 402.20 Alliant Energy,Util 649.88 Allied Manatts Group Llc,Rock 244,167.82 Allison Public Library,Approp 7,581.25 Allison Variety Hardware, Suply/Environ Educ/Bd&Care 127.40 Allison, City Of,Util 308.88

Answer Plus Inc,Equip Cont 65.00 Aplington Amb. Service,Amb Svc 825.00 Aplington Library,Approp 7,581.25 Aramark,Suply 95.68 At&T,Tele 40.54 Atlas Business Solutions Inc., Software Sup 90.00 Bauer Built Inc.,Tires 3,579.56 Black Hills Energy,Util 31.45 Blacktop Services Co.,Milling 137,736.32 Bluhm Electric, Inc.,Rpr/Prt 64.00 Bob Barker Company, Inc.,Bd & Care 281.93 Briggs Corporation,Med Sup 152.59 Brouwer, Mary,Sch Of Instr 114.40 Bruening Rock Products, Inc,Rock 11,658.57 Business Card,Hopes 1,578.00 Butler Bremer Communications,Tele 105.35 Butler County Auditor, Mental Health 5,526,807.00 Butler County Council,Approp 1,000.00 Butler County Dev Corp, Approp - Fy16 30,000.00 Butler County Emergency, Qtrly Approp 21,250.00 Butler County Farm Bureau,Rent 400.00 Butler County Historical Soc,Approp 2,000.00 Butler County Public,Med Invgtn 128.12 Butler County R.E.C.,Util 1,450.12 Butler County Soil & Water,Approp 5,000.00 Butler County Solid,Disp Fee 18,216.00 Butler County Visions Of,Approp 2,000.00 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc.,Br Insp 2,705.35 Campbell Insurance Group, Inc., Cons Fee 1,818.18 Capital One Commercial,Suply 11.95 Cdw-G,Comp Equip 2,056.89 Cedar Valley Friends Of The,Approp 1,000.00 Centec Cast Metal Products, Grave Mrkrs 1,038.66 Central Iowa Distr.,Suply 15.10 Central Iowa Tourism,Econ Devel 500.00 Central Iowa Water Assoc.,Util 28.64 Century Link,Tele 53.32 Clarksville Library,Approp 7,581.25 Clarksville Lumber Co,Upgrades/Maint 56.58 Conway Markham Funeral Home, Autopsy 392.00 Cooper Motor Company,Car Exp 190.34 Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.,Concrete/Suply 11,907.50 Debner, Will F.,Twp Exp 60.00 Diamond Mowers, Inc,Prts 400.11 Don’s Truck Sales,Prts/Suply 5,427.55 Doug’s Heating & Cooling,Equip Cont 65.00 Dumont Library,Approp 7,581.25 Dumont Telephone Company,Tele 5,954.03 Eclipse News Review,Publ 600.00 Electronic Engineering Co.,Gps 988.35 Esri,Licensing 4,800.00 Fagre M.D., Lee,Med Exmr 55.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Llc, Seal Coat 285,022.17 Fastenal Company,Prts/Suply 1,027.00 Fecht Repair,Prt 8.50 Fillenwarth Beach,Sch Of Instr 288.40 Force America Inc.,Suply 90.74 Gierke-Robinson Company, Inc.,Tool 5.04 Goodyear Commerical Tire,Tires 384.98 Grainger,Grnds/Rprs 87.65 Greene Ambulance Service,Amb Svc 450.00 Greene Library,Approp 7,581.25 Greene Recorder, The,Publ 340.35 Greene, City Of,Util 188.00 Grosse Steel Co.,Mtrls 9,028.00 Harken Lumber,Upgrades 8,256.74 Harland Technology Services, Software Sup 2,746.00 Healthcare First,Equip Cont 99.00 Heyde, Milton,Rent 525.00 Highway 57 Auto Inc,Car Exp 17.75 Hyvee #1872,Bd & Care 79.47 Iaccb,Dues/Sch Of Instr 1,695.00

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Imwca,Wk Comp 9,817.35 Inrcog,Prof Fees 357.02 Interstate Batteries Of,Battery/Tool 516.75 Iowa Communities,Gen Ins 145,704.40 Iowa D.A.R.E. Association,Dare 50.00 Iowa Dept. Of Natural Resource, DNR Fees 225.00 Iowa Dot,Suply 452.00 Iowa Plains Signing, Inc.,Signs 210.00 Iowa State Bank,E911 Payment 9,735.35 Ipac,Dues 1,699.00 Isac,Dues 5,500.00 J & C Grocery,Bd & Care 2,256.27 Jacobs, Janice,Sch Of Instr/Mlge 242.84 Jendro Sanitation Services,Disp Fee 133.23 Jerry Roling Motors Inc.,Prts/Car Exp 334.66 John Deere Financial,Maint/Suply 175.57 Kothe Memorial Library,Approp 7,581.25 Landers Hardware,Maint 346.45 Landers, Greg,Twp Exp 60.00 Mail Services, Llc,Misc Sup 18.83 Majewski’s Tire Service,Tires 506.97 Marco Inc,Equip Cont 99.67 Martin, Steven R.,Unif Allow 71.79 Matthew Bender & Co., Law Library/Bks 2,473.30 Mcroberts Red Power, Inc,Prts 430.15 Menards,Environ Educ 83.08 Mid American Energy,Util 8,712.43 Mid-America Publishing Corp.,Publ 1,358.42 Midland Concrete Products,Environ Educ 89.91 Midwest Meter Inc.,Prt/Suply 768.80 Miller Building Supplies,Suply/Tool 196.44 Miller True Value Hardware,Upgrades 98.88 Myers-Cox Co.,Bd & Care 549.07 Napa Auto Parts (Greene),New Equip 499.99 Napa Auto Parts (P’burg),Prts/Suply 983.21 National Sheriff’s,Sch Of Instr 138.95 New Hartford Library,Approp 7,581.25 Niemann Const. Co., Paul,Maint 26,850.63 Niemeyer Dust Control,Dust Ctrl 1,486.00 North Iowa Juvenile,Youth Detention 750.00 Northeast Ia Response Group, Hazmat 7,433.50 O’brien Service & Towing,Maint 102.62 Office Depot Inc.,Ofc Sup/Mnr Equip 277.06 Onsite Information Destruction,Misc 45.00 Osenbaugh,Upgrades 256.00 Ottumwa Printing,Ofc Sup 562.00 P & K Midwest,Prt 16.72 Paetec,Tele 211.02 Parkersburg Ambulance Svc,Amb Svc 600.00 Pathways Behavioral Services, Prof Fees 5,395.26 Pecha, Mindy,Mlge 42.12 Petroblend Corp.,Suply 107.48 Phelps Implement,Grnds 14.20 Pioneer Telephone,Tele 8.60 Pitney Bowes Inc.,Pstg 709.35 Powerplan,Prts/Suply 1,369.20 Redneck Inc.,Tire 25.06 Reserve Acct, Pitney Bowes,Pstg 4,000.00 Ricoh Usa, Inc,Equip Cont 4,624.44 Rileys Inc.,Ofc Sup 538.21 Roling Ford,Car Exp 34.95 Rusty Leymaster Tile,Suply 27.04 Ryan Exterminating Inc.,Pest Ctnrl 35.00 Sadler Power Train,Prts 247.57 Salge, Mike,Twp Exp 20.00 School Bus Sales,Prt 489.00 Schumacher Elev. Co.,Maint/Misc Rpr 366.74 Secretary Of State,Misc 30.00 Security Products Companies, Comp Prog 62.50 Shell Rock Library,Approp 7,581.25 Shell Rock, City Of,Util 24.15 Snap-On Tools Corp.,Tools 392.25 State Hygienic Laboratory,Well Closing 286.00 State Medical Examiner’s Offic, Autopsy 1,588.50 Stetson Building Products Inc.,Suply 513.24

Stokes Welding,Prts 145.79 Stonefinch Llc,Bt 7,500.00 Sult Electric,Environ Educ 157.68 Swart Tire Services Llc,Car Exp 133.43 Taylor Construction Inc.,Const 286,722.76 Taylor Physical Therapy,Cont Svc 3,360.00 Terracon,Soil Inv 4,489.50 Theis, Kevin J,Ct Costs 131.30 Trepp, Sara R.,Sch Of Instr 98.80 Truax Company Inc.,Mnr Equip 1,271.07 Tyler Technologies Inc,Software Sup 8,923.00 U.S. Cellular,Tele 1,258.30 United States Treasury,Pcori Fee 54.08 Unitypoint Health,Bd & Care 139.20 Waverly Health Center, Amb Call/Bd&Care 2,170.00 Webster County Auditor,Rent 630.08 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue,Ins 5,758.52 Wellsburg Ag,Fuel 13,422.11 Williams, Liz,Mlge 122.72 Ziegler Inc.,Prts 1,826.52 Butler County claims paid from August 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015.

Aces,Equip Cont/Rcvry/Sup 9,182.50 Ackerman, Rex,Mlge 124.80 Aflac,Aflac Pmt 89.96 Agvantage Fs,Fuel/Sup/Maint 13,192.95 Airgas North Central,Suply 478.43 Alliant Energy,Util 380.75 Allied Manatts Group Llc,Rock 69,843.92 Allison Ambulance Service,Amb Svc 375.00 Allison Family Dental, Pc,Bd & Care 162.00 Allison Variety Hardware, Suply/Maint/Bd&Care 290.75 Allison, City Of,Util 317.55 Ally,Car Exp 2,922.49 Answer Plus Inc,Equip Cont 65.00 Aramark, Avs Waterloo Mc,Shop 95.68 At&T,Tele 40.54 Bangs, Chris,Rent 225.00 Bergman, Steven D. & Kimra,Row 526.50 Bertram, Nicole,Mlge 290.68 Black Hawk County Auditor,Med Exmnr 750.00 Black Hills Energy,Util 32.04 Blacktop Services Co.,Suply 225.50 Bluhm Electric, Inc.,Rpr 124.83 Bob Barker Company, Inc.,Bd & Care 158.65 Boersma, Rus,Misc 70.14 Bramer, Martin,Twp Exp 40.00 Briggs Corporation,Med Sup 216.51 Brown Supply Co. Inc.,Safety 414.19 Bruening Rock Products, Inc,Rock 1,896.13 Buri, Dwight,Mow 50.00 Business Card,Womdiab/ Ofcsup/Cps/Misc/Schinstr 2,399.17 Butler Bremer Communications,Tele 105.35 Butler County Auditor,Platbook 50.00 Butler County Engineer,Fuel 183.01 Butler County Farm Bureau,Rent 400.00 Butler County Public,Med Invgtn 515.91 Butler County R.E.C.,Util 1,054.41 Butler County Solid,Disp Fee 18,161.00 Cahoy Pump Service Inc,Well Closing 500.00 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc.,Brdg 2,680.46 Cardmember Service,Sch Of Instr 454.63 Cardmember Service, Unif Allow/Environ/Ofc Sup 269.78 Cdw-G,Comp Equip 163.99 Central Iowa Distr.,Maint 239.60 Central Iowa Water Assoc.,Util 20.36 Century Link,Tele 50.72 Chisholm, Robin,Mlge 69.68 City Of Shell Rock Ambulance, Ems Trng 3,295.05 Clarksville Lumber Co,Upgrades 25.83 Clarksville, City Of,Util 56.63 Cole Excavating,Lbr 28,434.68 Cooper Motor Company,Car Exp 693.46 Creative Product Sourcing, Inc,Dare 158.81 Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.,Rock 49,868.66 Custom Creations,Unif Allow 11.73

Debner, Lonna,Mlge 245.44 Dell Marketing L.P.,Comp Equip 2,602.22 Dewitt, Cindy,Mlge 505.96 Diamond Mowers, Inc,Prts 504.67 Doug’s Heating & Cooling, Maint/Well Closing 461.38 Dralle Plumbing & Heating,Prts 12.00 Drury Inn & Suites,Sch Of Instr 104.16 Dumont Implement Co. Inc.,Maint 53.57 Dumont Telephone Company, Tele/Internet 1,545.06 Eclipse News Review, Publ/Bdproc/Pubnot 760.84 Ed Roehr Safety Products,Mnr Equip 1,772.74 Electronic Engineering Co.,Gps 988.35 Esp Group Inc,Upgrades 2,200.00 Faber, Elizabeth,Bt 1,980.00 Fagre M.D., Lee,Med Exmr 55.00 Fecht Repair,Prts/Car Exp 50.60 Floyd County Public Health/Hhc,Bt 4,198.60 Force America Inc.,Suply 126.13 Forry, Bonnie Kay,Mlge 381.84 Franklin County Phn,Bt 1,013.85 Franklin General Hospital,Bt 1,010.83 Gansen, Joyce,Mlge 71.91 Goodyear Commerical Tire & Ser,Tires 990.80 Grainger,Maint/Sup 433.18 Green Canopy, Inc.,Rent 363.80 Greene Ambulance Service,Ems Trng 3,954.35 Greene Recorder, The, Publ/Bdproc/Pubnot 1,059.86 Greene, City Of,Util 183.00 Healthcare First,Equp Cont 99.00 Heeren, Kathy,Mlge 725.09 Henricks, Deb,Mlge 400.66 Heyde, Milton,Rent 300.00 Hinders, Mary Ann,Mlge 578.08 Hyvee #1872,Bd & Care 143.12 Iceoo,Educ 200.00 Imwca,Wk Comp 5,667.00 Inrcog,Dues 2,626.36 Interstate Batteries Of,Btry 133.95 Iowa County Attorneys Assoc, Sch Of Instr 130.00 Iowa County Recorders Assoc, Rec Mngmt 2,043.23 Iowa Freedom Of Information,Misc 100.00 Iowa State University,Educ 225.00 J & C Grocery,Bd & Care 1,452.70 Jacobson, Jeff B.,Med Invgtn 145.80 Janssen, Sarah,Mlge 54.60 Jendro Sanitation Services,Disp Fee 133.23 John Deere Financial,Maint/Prts 861.00 Johnson Cnty Medical Examiner, Med Exmr 323.20 Johnson Sanitary Products Inc,Suply 170.80 Johnson, Diane,Mlge 34.32 Johnson, Mark,Twp Exp 20.00 Kay Park-Rec Corp.,Upgrades 587.10 Keeling, Charles,Rent 250.00 Kroeze, Misty,Mlge 653.64 Lammers, Mike,Dare 36.11 Landers Hardware,Maint 151.95 Lebeck, Shawna,Mlge 30.81 Lindaman, Dale,Twp Exp 20.00 Lutheran Services,Youth Shltr 93.30 Magnall, Nancy,Misc 76.38 Mail Services, Llc,Ofc Sup/Pstg 555.44 Majewski’s Tire Service,Tires 1,462.44 Marco Inc,Equip Cont 76.40 Mar-Han Inc.,Suply 122.40 Marzen, Larry,Twp Exp 40.00 Mauer Eye Center Pc,Bd & Care 78.75 Mcroberts Red Power, Inc,Prts 1,778.90 Mel’s T.V. & Appliance,Mnr Equip 67.85 Menken, Reid,Ofc Sup 45.28 Metal Culverts Inc.,Suply 8,921.63 Mid American Energy,Util 2,362.89 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Publ/Bdproc/Pubnot 1,691.02 Midwest Overhead Crane,Insp 223.25

Miller Building Supplies,Lmbr 44.88 Miller True Value Hardware,Upgrades 12.00 Miller, Wendale,Twp Exp 20.00 Moad, Randy,Rent 450.00 Myers-Cox Co.,Bd & Care 420.64 Napa Auto Parts (Greene),Maint 217.87 Napa Auto Parts (P’burg),Suply 779.73 Nelsen, Dorothy,Mlge 412.99 New Hartford Ambulance Svc, 2,763.44 Ems Trng Niemann Const. Co., 32,057.53 Paul,Rock/Maint O’brien Service & Towing,Maint 15.00 Office Depot Inc.,Ofc Sup/Mnr Equip 256.93 Office Elements,Ofc Sup 255.30 Onsite Information Destruction,Misc 45.00 Paetec,Tele 792.78 Pathways Behavioral Services, 2,784.46 Prof Fees Petroblend Corp.,Suply 1,958.36 Pioneer Telephone,Tele 8.58 Pitney Bowes Inc.,Ofc Sup 210.96 Powerplan,Prts 770.79 Press Ganey Associates, Inc., 1,767.16 Medicare Surveys Racom Corporation,Car Exp 2,716.51 Ramsey Badre,Cont Svcs 5,000.00 Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes, 3,625.00 Burial Exp/Transport Ricoh Usa, Inc, 4,796.21 Comp Equip/Equip Cont Rileys Inc.,Ofc Sup 571.19 Road Builders,Prts 99.00 Roling Ford,Car Exp 484.36 Roose, Karolyn,Mlge 537.99 Ryan Exterminating Inc.,Pest Cntrl 839.00 Sadler Power Train,Prts 2,231.41 Scheidel, Ted,Rent 425.00 Schipper, David,Sfty Glasses 92.00 Schumacher Elev. Co.,Maint/Misc Rpr 366.74 Security Products Companies, 62.50 Comp Prog Shawver Well Company,Well Closing 500.00 Shell Rock, City Of,Util 24.15 Shepard, Chris,Rent 275.00 Snap-On Tools Corp.,Suply 4,104.70 State Hygienic Laboratory,Well Closing 454.00 Stokes Welding,Prts 388.36 Stumme & Epley Law Office, 180.00 Youth Detention Superior Lamp & Supply,Lights 420.15 Swart Tire Services Llc,Car Exp 72.00 Taylor Physical Therapy,Cont Svc 2,160.00 Top Quality Glove,Med Sup 130.00 U.S. Cellular,Tele 1,587.72 Van Wyngarden & Abrahamson Inc, 248.20 Ct Costs Veridian Credit Union,Tool/Fuel/Prt 4,274.65 Veterans Information Service, 235.00 Library Svcs Viet, Carole,Mlge 439.77 Wal Mart Community,Environ Edu 190.86 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield,Ins 5,758.52 Wellsburg Ag,Fuel 15,225.87 West Group Payment Ctr.,Law Lbry 323.46 Wiegmann, Dennis,Twp Exp 20.00 Zee Medical Inc.,Suply 219.12 Board acknowledged receipt of corrected Manure Management Plan Annual Update for Ten Hoeve Dairy.

Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 A.M. to Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on September 1, 2015.

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Some of the most important nutritional deficiencies in the world have been resolved because foods have been enriched and fortified with nutrients.

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Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research team at Purdue University studied calcium absorption from a soy beverage enriched with calcium and found it just as bioavailable, or absorbable, as cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk. That caused the U.S. Department Agriculture to allow calcium-fortified soy beverages in school lunch and breakfast programs as an alternative to milk.

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WANTED – Part-time truck driver. Deliver farm equipment occasionally. A. L. Buseman Ind. 319-347-6282. Let it ring. ___________________ TJ-37-2

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Now Hiring: Toddler Lead Teacher Must be 18 yr old.

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FOR SALE or RENT: 314 Locust St., Allison, 1 block off Main St., 2 bedroom, 319-961-2636. ___________________ TJ-38-2 FOR RENT Clarksville, Commercial space, recently used as Beauty Shop, $325/month, $325 security deposit. Call Dawn 641426-5212 to view. ___________________ TJ-37-3 FOR RENT: Allison, Clarksville, mobile home and residential rentals. All appliances, central air furnished. No pets. Call for availability. 319-278-4948 or 319-239-3447. ___________________ ST-32-tf

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Sales Representative Growing media company located in Butler County, Iowa is seeking a dynamic sales/marketing professional.

The ability to develop and grow customer relations is essential. A proven track record of sales, retail and/or customer service experience is helpful.

We will train the right candidate If you are enthusiastic, diligent and motivated, we want to hear from you. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We are a solid and successful organization, and believe strongly in the communities we serve and value the many customers that we have helped.

We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential. A benefits package is available.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Dept. A c/o The Butler County Tribune-Journal P.O. Box 8 Allison, Iowa 50602 The Butler County Tribune-Journal will forward all replies to the advertiser.

HELP WANTED

Aide: FulltimeDietary 2nd 2x5Shift CNA Part-Time 3rd Shift CNA FT & PT Environmental Services

Part-time position: Assists in the overall dietary program through the preparation of meals in accordance with current applicable federal and state standards. Responsible for serving of meals to the residents in the dining room; assisting residents as needed with preparation of their plates; maintaining sanitary conditions in the dining room and preparation area.

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You will love all of the upgrades in this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch home.

The new siding and stone accent front are beautiful and frames the corner lot perfectly. Not to even mention the 672 sq. ft. attached garage with an updated breezeway that you will have so many uses for. New doors, some new windows including an egress in the lower level. The kitchen has many updates with a corner window sink, and a dining room that separates the kitchen area from the spacious living room. The main bathroom is gorgeous with a tiled enclosure and a vessel sink. Main floor has many beautiful finishes and a lovely neutral palette. New hardwood and tile, carpet, and a partially finished basement that is a perfect space for storage or a growing family with a bonus kitchenette.

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AUDREY I. STEMMERMAN ESTATE FARM SALE The following real estate located in Butler County, Iowa, and locally known as the Audrey I. Stemmerman Farm, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion Building on Main Street in Dumont, Iowa.

The Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Twenty (20), except Building Site of approximately 3.8 acres and the West Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W½ W½ NE¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Ninety-One (91) North, Range Eighteen (18) West of the 5th P.M., Butler County, Iowa.

This property is located approximately 5 miles South of Dumont, Iowa.

Sealed written bids will be accepted at the law office of Randy D. Johansen, 1562 200th St., Sheffield, Iowa 50475 up to the time of sale. All bids should state “Stemmerman Sale Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on September 19, 2015, at the American Legion Building, anyone having placed a sealed bid will be permitted to bid further.

The above real estate is being sold on the following terms: 1. Ten percent (10%) down at the time of contract, immediately following the bidding.

2. Balance due in full at closing to be held of on December 15, 2015 or reasonably practical.

3. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of possession March 1, 2016.

4. Good, clear and merchantable title with abstract showing the same will be conveyed by Warranty Deed at time of final settlement and performance by the Buyer.

5. Property is being sold “AS IS”.

6. Sellers reserve the right to reject any or all bids and this sale is subject to Court Approval.

7. Announcements made at time of sale take precedence.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy D. Johansen, Attorney at Law 1562 200th Street, Sheffield, Iowa 50475 (641) 456-2970

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

FOOTBALL CONTEST

CONTEST RULES Here’s how to play:

Tom Barnett

15657 Union Avenue, Clarksville 319-239-7164 or 319-276-4834 tbarnett@butler-bremer.com

Phil Barnett

District Manager 319-239-7165 Phil.barnett@krugerseed.com

Belmond-Klemme at North Butler

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Each week one game will be listed in each of the advertisers boxes on this page. Choose the team you think will be the winner, write your selection in the blank beside that advertiser’s name in the Official Entry Blank found on this page.

Bring your entry to either the Clarksville Star office in Clarksville or the Butler County Tribune-Journal office in Allison before 5 p.m.

Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than Friday. Entries can be mailed, e-mailed or carried in. butlersales.map@gmail.com tribuneads@netins.net

Here’s what you can win:

Contest entries will be judged each Monday evening to determine the two entries picking the most games correctly. In case of ties, the tie-breaker will be used to determine the winner. The top two entries will be awarded $35 first place and $15 second place (Football Bucks) that can be redeemed at any of our sponsoring advertisers. Winners will be announced in the following week’s issue of the Clarksville Star and the Tribune-Journal.

Only one entry per individual will be allowed. More than one entry will disqualify that individual from consideration for that week’s contest. Judges decisions will be final and all entries become the property of this newspaper.

Games listed include area prep, college and professional teams.

Official Entry Blank

Highway 3, P.O. Box 188, Dumont, IA

641-857-3216 Lions at Vikings

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Grocery Stores Allison 319-267-2650 Dumont 641-857-3285

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422 North Main, P.O. Box 8, Allison, IA 50602 tribuneads@netins.net or 101 North Main, P.O. Box 788, Clarksville, IA 50619 butlersales.map@gmail.com

By 5 p.m. Fridays (or Postmarked by Friday) Kruger Seeds_______________________________________ Cooper Motors Inc ___________________________________

Serving Clarksville, Frederika, Nashua, Plainfield, Shell Rock, & Tripoli

Butler Bremer Communications_________________________

Iowa State at Toledo

Gade’s Appliance____________________________________

Cowboys at Eagles

Orly’s Meat Market & Locker Where Only the Best is Good Enough for Your Table!

Top-quality, Wood Pellet Grills Green Mountain Grills

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105 N Main, Clarksville • 319-278-4514 Hours M-F 7-5:30; Sat 7-2 Seahawks at Packers

K & S Grocery & Variety ______________________________ Clarksville Star______________________________________ Dumont Implement Co Inc _____________________________ J & C Grocery Stores_________________________________ Orly’s Meat Market & Locker ___________________________ Greene Lumber Company _____________________________

Pittsburg at Iowa

K & S Grocery & Variety Karen Miller, Owner

Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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UNI at Cal Poly

101 N. Main St., P.O. Box 788 Clarksville, IA 50619 Phone/Fax: 319-278-4641 www.theclarksvillestar.com

Auburn at LSU

Butler County Tribune-Journal __________________________

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641-823-4161 Cards at Bears

Tie-Breaker Cards at Bears

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Mail, email, or bring your entry to:

Clarksville Star

715 Main St. Plainfield, IA 50666 319-276-4458 • 800-830-1146 www.butler-bremer.com

Thursday, September 17, 2015 •

422 North Main Street, P.O. Box 8 Allison, IA 50602 Phone: 319-267-2731 www.butlercountytribune.com

Independence at Waverly Shell Rock

Good Luck!

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Upcoming

Events

Monday, September 21 JH Football @ Dunkerton, 4:00 PM

JH Volleyball @ North Tama, 4:15 PM Fresh/Soph VB Triangular @ Home vs.

Denver and Dunkerton

Tuesday, September 22 JH Volleyball @ West Central, 4:15 PM

Fresh&Soph/JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Home VS. Janesville, 6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 23 1 Hour Late Start/ Professional Development

Thursday, September 24 JH Football @ Riceville, 4:00 PM

Fresh&Soph/JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Home VS. Riceville, 4:15 PM

Friday, September 25

Football @ Home VS. North Iowa, 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 26 Varsity Volleyball Tourney @ Dunkerton, 9:00 AM

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• Clarksville Star •

Indians Halted by NorthwoodKensett on the Road

By Callie Green

On Friday, September 11, the Clarksville Indian football team traveled to Northwood-Kensett, unfortunately receiving their third loss of the season.

The boys lost 6-72.

Coach Chris Arians thought the offense struggled the most.

“We struggled to move the ball.

Our line got dominated, we turned the ball over five times, which led to 24 points for Northwood,” he stated.

Junior Dakota Garretson through one ball to Senior James Schellhorn for a gain of 36 yards.

Senior Zach Sommerfelt rushed for 98 yards, averaging about 4.5 yards per carry.

He stated, “We did not play as well as we should’ve. No one was doing their job and it showed.”

Sommerfelt also scored a touch-

Tuesday, September 22 B— Pancake on a stick L— Weiner wink, carrots, applesauce

Wednesday, September 23 B— No breakfast/Late start L— Pizza burger, french fries, pears

Thursday, September 24 B— Breakfast bar/Toast L— Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, pb&j sandwich, pineapple

Friday, September 25

B— Biscuit and gravy L— Chicken alfredo, roll, green beans, mandarin oranges

Senior Jacob Hinders had a total of four tackles, one solo and four assists.

Hinders also had one fumble recovery.

Senior Trace Kromminga tackled a total of four players.

Junior Adam Lovrien had a total of four tackles, two solo and two assists.

Junior Riley Cramer hit a total of four players.

Junior Tanner Gilbert had a total of four tackles, two solo and two assists.

“It was a tough game,” Arians admitted. “We had some players that we lost, but our guys need to do a better job of adjusting to changes during the game.”

The Indians will host their Homecoming against the Rockford Warriors on Friday, September 17.

team’s first win.

“We just kept on pushing and kept our hopes up, and that helped a lot,” she added.

over the Royals.

“They never gave up and had intensity through the entire match,” Head Coach Heather Petersen stated.

The second game ended in another win from the Indians, the ending score being 25-22.

The third and final game showed a little less of a challenge, as the Indians took home their final win with a score of 25-19.

“The Colo-NESCO game was the best match the girls have played all year,” Petersen proudly said.

Petersen says she has been proud of the girls’ communication on the court lately.

Holub agreed with her coach.

“We had more communication out on the court,” she said. Holub also thinks the team did much better with serve-receive.

The girls will next travel to Dunkerton on Tuesday, September 15.

Varsity Volleyball Wins Two Straight on the Road

By Courtney DeGroote

Clarksville VS. Waterloo Christian The Indians varsity volleyball team travelled to Waterloo Christian on Tuesday, September 8, to take on the Regents.

In a back and forth match, the Indians won the first, third, and fifth games, resulting in a win.

“That was all the girls playing harder and wanting it more,” Head Coach Heather Peterson said.

She admitted the girls did nothing out of the ordinary at practice in preparation for the game.

“It was our first game after a week off, so we did a lot of team related drills and worked on individual positions,” Junior Makayla Holub, middle hitter, said. “ I was very happy that we won, but we should have not played five games, we should have beaten them in the first three matches”.

Nevertheless, the girls battled for the win through the whole game.

Senior Hannah Green, libero, said “I felt relieved and excited,” when asked about how she felt about the

Clarksville VS. Colo-NESCO The Indian varsity volleyball team took on the Colo-NESCO Royals on Thursday, September 10, at Colo-NESCO. The girls fought a hard three matches, taking home a win for the Indians, making them 2-0 in conference play.

The Indians had a lot of action during their three games, including 54 digs, being led by Hannah Green and Brittney Litterer, who had eight apiece.

Along with that, the girls had a total of 59 successful serves, two solo blocks, two assisted blocks, and 19 kills.

The first game resulted in a win for the Indians after a tough and close match, which they won 26-24

Indians outlast Wat. Christian Clarksville volleyball team notches first victory in five WATERLOO – Eight kills apiece by Makayla Holub and Brittney Litterer were enough for the Clarksville volleyball team to pull off a five-set win at Waterloo Christian on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Stephanie Schmadeke added six more kills for the Indians in the marathon 25-19, 22-25, 25-5, 17-25, 1510 victory.

As a team, coach Heather Petersen’s team served 88-of-101 against the Regents to improve to 1-3.

Miranda Vance tallied 13 assists and six digs while serving up three of the team’s 19 aces.

The Indians had another road match against Dunkerton on Tuesday, Sept. 15 before heading home to face Riceville today (Thursday).

Clarksville 25-22-25-17-15 Waterloo Christian 19-25-5-25-10 Kills – Clark (Brittney Litterer 8, Makayla Holub 8, Stephanie Schmadeke 6, Madison Stirling 3); WC (Kristin Kimball 8, Mallory Smith 6, Whitney Smith 5, Sydney Nystrom 3, Ally Yousse 3). Assists – Clark (Vance 13, Litterer 3, Stirling 3, Holub 2, Thompson 2, Green, Bridget Ross); WC (W. Smith 14, M. Smith 10, Kimball 2). Digs – Clark (Lit-

terer 16, Green 12, Ross 7, Vance 6, Capper 5, Holub 5, Thompson 3, Schmadeke 2, Stirling); WC (Kimball 3, W. Smith 3, Nystrom 2, Maddie Rowenhurst 2, Yousse 2, M. Smith, Elly Sullivan). Blocks – Clark (Stirling, Vance); WC (W. Smith 2, M. Smith). Serving – Clark (Green 20-21, ace; Holub 12-13, 3 aces; Capper 20-22, 3 aces; Litterer 1315, 4 aces; Ross 12-15, 4 aces; Vance 11-15, 3 aces); WC (W. Smith 12-12, 2 aces; Rowenhurst 8-8, ace; Sullivan 3-3; Kimball 12-14, 4 aces; M. Smith 12-14, ace; Nystrom 11-13; Yousses 7-11, 3 aces).

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Dylan Bingham Courtney DeGroote Katie Gallmeyer Callie Green Ryan Groah Sadie Jacobsen Cael Negen Maddie Poppe

By Ryan Groah

On Thursday, September 10, the junior high football team had a strong start to their season against West Central. The Indians earned a victory over the Blue Devils with a score of 42-14.

Coach Klay Hoppenworth commented saying, “We started practice on August 25 and had a couple of weeks to prepare for the first game.

In that time we focused on the fundamentals of football: blocking, tackling, etc.”

“I was happy with the way our kids tackled. I was impressed with how the eighth graders have become tougher by breaking tackles, making some big hits, and getting back up and playing through small pain,” he added.

According to eighth grader Preston Armstrong, the team did very well.

“I need to practice not getting so many penalties and not blocking in the back. I also need to work on my snaps. The team needs to learn to fill some gaps. My goal for the team this season is to try to not lose any games,” Armstrong said, when asked about how he and the team could improve.

Seventh grader Gabe Hoodjer commented saying, “I did alright but I need to work on getting to the quarterback faster and standing my ground. I want to have fun and try my hardest this season.”

According to Cole Negen, a seventh grader, every member of the team contributed very well.

“I’m very satisfied with how I played. As a team, you try to be one unit and I think we did well on that. The greatest NFL player in the world can improve, so I think as a junior high player there is much room for improvement. There were a lot of simple mistakes that we were talented enough to make up,” Negen said.

According to Coach Hoppenworth, the team will be working on their offensive and defensive schemes every week. They will also be continuing to improve on sound fundamentals and make small adjustments individually to keep getting better.

The junior high boys will play two games at home, against Tripoli on Monday, September 14, and then against Janesville on Thursday, September 17. The team will then travel to Dunkerton on Monday, September 21.

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Junior Riley Cramer had five rush attempts for a total of 13 yards.

On the other side of the ball, Arians thought the boys fought, but had a hard time stopping Northwood-Kensett’s offense.

“Our defense was on the field a lot this game,” he said. “We had some missed tackles, and didn’t stop their offense one time until late in the game.”

Senior James Schellhorn had a total of ten tackles, five solo and five assists.

Senior Zach Sommerfelt tackled a total of nine players.

“We struggled and kept making poor mistakes that we have been making since week one,” he added.

Sophomore Ethan Litterer had a total of six tackles, five solo and one assist.

Sophomore Trace Engel hit a total of five people.

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COLO – Clarksville’s volleyball team put together two straight wins in the Iowa Star North Conference, sweeping a road contest at Colo-Nesco on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The Indians got a balanced attack in sweeping the Royals 26-24, 2522, 25-19.

Makayla Holub led coach Heather Petersen’s team with six kills, adding five digs and two assists.

Brittney Litterer added three kills, two blocks, eight digs and was 12of-15 serving with four of the team’s seven aces.

Clarksville (2-3) had a road match at Dunkerton on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and play host to top-ranked Janesville on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Clarksville 26-25-25 Colo-Nesco 24-22-19 Kills – Clark (Makayla Holub 6, Stephanie Schmadeke 4, Brittney Litterer 3, Madison Stirling 3, Hannah Green, Morgan Thompson, Miranda Vance); C-N (Mackenna Ruffcorn 3, Molly Barten 2, Hannah Reischauer 2, Kassie Robinson 2, Jillian Gibbons, Terri Perisho). Assists – Clark (Vance 6, Litterer 3, Thompson 3, Holub 2, Bridget Ross); C-N (Chel-

sea Henze 10). Digs – Clark (Litterer 8, Green 8, Schmadeke 7, Chelsea Capper 6, Thompson 6, Vance 6, Holub 5, Ross 4, Stirling 4); C-N (Perisho 5, Robinson 5, Ruffcorn 4, Reischauer 2, Emma Sarver 2, Jazmine Voelker 2, Savannah Deupree, Henze). Blocks – Clark (Litterer 2, Stirling 2); C-N (Barten 2, Reischauer 2, Hallie Riese). Serving – Clark (Green 14-16; Ross 5-6; Litterer 12-15, 4 aces; Capper 15-20, 2 aces; Holub 6-8; Vance 7-10, ace); C-N (Perisho 4-4; Gibbons 11-12, 3 aces; Henze 11-12, 3 aces; Reischauer 11-12, ace; Robinson 7-8, 3 aces; Ruffcorn 12-14, 2 aces).

Tough Vikings team downs Indians NORTHWOOD – Clarksville’s football team turned the ball over five times against a talented Northwood-Kensett team in a 72-6 road loss on Friday, Sept. 11.

One of the three interceptions led to a 40-yard touchdown and the Vikings also recovered a pair of fumbles that led to scores as N-K improved to 2-1.

The Indians (1-3), coached by Chris Arians, finished with a little more than 100 yards rushing and a touchdown run by Zach Sommerfelt, who accounted for 98 of those yards.

Matt Nelson came up with a fumble recovery for Clarksville and James Schellhorn led the defense with five solo and five tackle assists.

Clarksville will play host to 1-2 Rockford this Friday.

Northwood-Kensett 72, Clarksville 6 TEAM STATISTICS Clark N-K Rushes-yards 27-111 21-(9) Passing 36 300 Comp-att-int 1-13-3 14-26-0 Punts-avg.

4-37.8 5-31.2 Fumbles-lost 3-2 2-2 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Clark, Zach Sommerfelt 22-98-1, Riley Cramer 5-13-0. N-K, Keono Batton 22-124-4, Hayden Hallbach 8-46-1, Josh Einertson 4-41-1, Mason

Olson 5-20-1, Jalin Davis 1-8-0, Dawson VanRyswyk 1-7-0, Jeff Yezek 3-4-0, Colton Moretz 3-3-0. PASSING (AttComp-Yds-TD-Int) – Clark, Garretson 1-4-36-2-0; Sommerfelt 0-9-0-0-1. N-K, Olson 1-1-38-0-0; Einertson 1-3-17-1-0.

RECEIVING (Catch-Yds-TDs) – Clark, James Schellhorn 1-36-0. N-K, Trevor Varner 1-38-0, Olson 1-17-1. TACKLES (Solo-Asst-TFL) – Clark, Schellhorn 5-5-0, Sommerfelt 4-5-0, Ethan Littterer 5-1-0, Trace Engel 4-1-1. N-K, Scott Hengesteg 5-0-0, Keono Batton 4-1-0, Hayden Hallbach 3-2-0 SACKS – Clark, None. N-K, None. FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Clark, Jacob Hinders. N-K, Hengesteg, Varner. INTERCEPTIONS – Clark, None. N-K, Varner, Einertson, VanRyswyk.

CLARKSVILLE VARSITY SPORTS THIS WEEK: Thursday, Sept. 17 7 p.m. Homecoming Coronation at Clarksville High School East Gym Friday, Sept. 18 7 p.m. Football vs. Rockford Sr. Tuesday, Sept. 22 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Janesville Thursday, Sept. 24 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Riceville Information is from the conference calendar. Events are subject to change.

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FARM SAFETY WEEK

Thursday, September 17, 2015 •

Staying safe around chemicals

We use them so often you may not even consider them dangerous, but handling chemicals requires a commitment to use them safely, store them correctly and clean up after using them appropriately.

Chemicals can be found in food, clothing, water, lawns and fields. Agriculture uses a large amount of chemicals to increase crop yields; 97 percent of corn producers in the United States use herbicides and/or insecticides each year.

As a farm owner or manager, it’s your responsibility to train people to use and handle chemicals safely. This includes the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes face masks, impermeable gloves and overalls.

Some tips for safe usage of chemicals include: • Always store chemicals according to manufacturer’s directions • Never mix or use chemicals in any way other than indicated on the label • Follow directions for correct time frame between application and field re-entry • NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE OR MIX CHEMICALS • Make sure chemical handlers have safety training • Test and inspect applicators to make sure they are in good working order Chemicals can harm or kill humans if not properly handled.

Chemicals can be toxic in two ways: chronic (continuing and lingering) and acute (reaching a crisis quickly). Toxins can enter the body by: • Inhalation • Injection

Safety, first!

Terry Basol, at far right, ISU Extension, leads a pesticide applicator training Feb. 4 at Butler County ISU Extension. (Courtesy Butler County Extension) • Absorption through the skin Many household chemicals look like Take time to explain to those han • Ingestion other nonhazardous household prod- dling chemicals what the following • Ocular (through the eye) ucts. These chemicals should be stored words mean: Safety responses if exposure takes out of children’s reach in cabinets that • Danger! Poison! Skull/Crossbones place are: shut and lock. Purchase products in – highly toxic, small amount can • Have water on hand to wash ex- child-resistant packaging. be fatal posed area Some side effects of exposure in- • Warning! – moderately toxic, 1 tsp.

• Wash exposed area with water and clude: to 1 ounce fatal soap at once • Poisoning (Poison Control 1-800- • Caution! – low toxicity, 1 ounce to 1 • Seek medical attention if symptoms 222-1222) cup fatal on label are detected • Headache Hazardous materials are required by Farmers who apply their own chemi- • Nausea law to include a Materials Safety Data cals are required to take training yearly or • Skin Rashes & Irritation Sheet (MSDS) and label. Hazardous a test every three years, about safe chemi- • Chemical Burns chemicals can occasionally be replaced cal handling, usage and proper disposing. • Cancer with options that are less toxic.

as a passenger. Paying attention, being alert and taking all safety precautions are MUSTS when operating an ATV! Here are some safety tips for riding or operating an ATV: • Before operating, carefully read the owner’s manual and learn all safety features for your ATV • Take a certified ATV training course • Wear protective equipment including: — A properly fitted helmet meeting DOT standards — Eye protection — either goggles or face shield — Appropriate clothes — long pants, long-sleeve shirt, over the ankle boots and gloves • NEVER ride somewhere alone and always let others know where you are headed • Know the appropriate size of ATV for the age of the operator: — Under 70 cc for ages 6 – 11 — 70 – 90 cc for ages 12 – 15 — Over 90 cc for ages 16 and older • Never ride on paved roads and use caution if crossing one • NEVER RIDE DOUBLE

Nancy Jensen says her comfort around cows began at an early age. Her grandfather, on the left, is Homer Fike and her father, on the right, is Neil Fike. (Contributed)

Ag safety is a way of life

By Nancy Jensen Program Coordinator Butler County ISU Extension Safety in Ag is not just a slogan – it’s a lifestyle.

Sept. 20-26, 2015 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. Each year, starting in 1944 with the proclamation

by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the third week of September has been recognized as such.

According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the nation. While many people think of life on the farm as fresh air and peaceful surroundings, farms are not hazard-free environments. Injury rates are highest for kids under 15 and adults over 65. Every year thousands of farm workers are injured and hundreds more die in farming accidents. The majority of farm accident fatalities involve machinery while the second most frequent cause involves livestock.

While growing up on the farm, I remember several events that could have

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All-terrain vehicle safety

By Nancy Jensen Program Coordinator Butler County ISU Extension It seems almost daily we hear about an all-terrain vehicle accident resulting in severe injury or death. Most of them, are a result of not following safety measures when operating an ATV. Anyone present at your farm may be at risk anywhere an ATV is being driven – yard, field or road. In rural areas, ATVs are extremely popular for work on the farm. According to the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 144 children die each year due to an ATV accident. In our state we’ve had many fatalities reported in the last year from ATV accidents.

Although ATV stands for all-terrain vehicle, a reminder for ATV safety while riding might be “always think vigilance.” Many times riders, especially young riders, feel confident in their ability to drive, feel almost invincible.

What a sad way to learn a truth — NOBODY IS INVINCIBLE! Put on that helmet whether going 50 yards or 50 miles.

Sometimes we see children operating ATVs that are too big for them or riding

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ended tragically but didn’t.

• One late fall afternoon my father was attacked by a young bull, but when knocked down, was able to roll under the electric fence and couldn’t be seen by the bull.

• (Another time,) we had a blue Harvester silo that needed to be cleaned out. The top was not open long enough before entering to allow the gases to escape and when my brother entered to clean, he was quickly overcome. Luckily, Dad was able to get him out quickly.

• We all learned to drive tractors at an early age, hauled loads of haylage to the harvester and proceeded to unload.

I managed to get my hand chewed up when reaching in to dislodge a clump.

• Dad also bears the 8-inch scar of a boar tusk ripping into his leg.

We were always in the cow lot moving cows here or there and never got hurt. As you can see in the picture, my comfort around cows began at an early age!

Caution and responsibility must ALWAYS remain a top priority on the farm!

Livestock safety

Staying safe with livestock is simple IF you remember your ABCs – Always Be Careful. Handling livestock always involves some risk from crushing to kicking. Farm workers of any age run the risk of injury or death from livestock related accidents. Most of those injuries occur when handling of animals is involved.

The warm and fuzzy image of cattle, pigs, horses, poultry and other animals is more a myth than a reality. “Animals are a major source of injuries to children on farms,” says Katie Winslow of Minnesota.

“Although animals often look friendly and are a great aspect of farm life, they must be treated with caution as they can be a threat to the safety of those around them.”

Kids are at risk due to many factors; the size difference between a large animal and a small child, the unpredictability of livestock behavior and a child’s lack of livestock knowledge and skills are just a few.

The main rule is to know your animal.

• Many animals have a territorial instinct • Male animals can be very aggressive • Mothers protecting young can be extremely aggressive • Changes in environment can upset animals • Some animals can’t see things directly behind them • Animals can be spooked by quick movements or loud noises

• Animals deserve your patience • Move slowly and NEVER hit or slap an animal Another rule is to make sure facilities are set up properly and keep equipment in good repair. Make sure emergency exits are easy to reach and well marked.

Alleys and chutes should be narrow so animals can’t turn around as well as free of obstacles. Use anti-kick and backup bars whenever possible.

A third rule is to use proper restraining equipment at all times. Keep animals in good health; an animal in pain and discomfort can react aggressively.

Finally, keep small children and bystanders out of livestock-handling areas at all times. Treat farm animals with respect and be ready for their actions. Take extra care at breeding and birthing times.

Injuries from livestock are the second leading cause of farm accidents. Farm family members were victims 90 percent of the time while hired help and visitors were limited to 10 percent.

Animals exhibit the following signs when distressed: • Raised or flattened ears • Raised or rapidly lashing tail • Raised hair on back • Bared teeth • Rolling eyes • Making unusual or distressed cries • Climbing on other animals to escape • Snorting, tossing head, pawing ground Make sure everyone living and working on your farm knows these signals and what they mean!

By Nancy Jensen Program Coordinator Butler County ISU Extension Tractors are an absolute necessity on today’s farms; without them, farmers would fall far short of meeting our food production needs.

Unfortunately, it’s not unusual to hear about farmers being hurt or killed by an accident involving a tractor. The most common accidents are the results of overturning transporting equipment on or off roads and repairing or cleaning

the tractor.

It’s absolutely essential that ANYONE operating tractors or skid steers become familiar with safety mechanisms before using that piece of equipment.

Clothing is an area of concern on tractors. All clothing should be wellfitted and belted so as not to get caught in power take-off shafts or on controls.

Sturdy work shoes and heavy work gloves are also a must.

Many injuries have resulted from

This is National Farm Safety and Health Week across the country; a week set aside to remind EVERYONE about being safe on family farms.

The National Education Center for Agriculture Safety (NECAS) at the Northeast Iowa Community College Peosta Campus, is adopting the 2015 theme of “Ag Safety is not just a slogan, it’s a lifestyle” for the week. They will be hosting daily webinars at www. necasag.org. Topics to be covered include: • Roadway • Health • Children’s Topics • Confined Spaces in Agriculture • Tractor Safety The Farm Safety Day training I’ve had to attend to put on the Farm Safety Day each year is held at the NECAS Center in Peosta. It is a very impressive facility to say the least and they have held numerous trainings for fire departments using the rescue tube for grain entrapments.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor there were 500 fatalities or 23.3 deaths per 100,000 farm workers. No number as to the additional workers that were injured was available.

This annual promotion, first introduced by the National Safety Council under President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, has been an annual event signed by each sitting president. The National Safety Council shifted the development and dissemination for all farm safety materials to NECAS in 1997.

It seems to me we hear about many more farm related accidents today than ever before. Why is that? Better media coverage? Larger equipment operated by insufficiently trained farm workers? The larger sizes of farms today combined with short frame of time to get work done? A failure on the part of farm workers to do their machinery checklists to spot problems prior to going to fields? All of the above?

I’m very hesitant to blame any one of these reasons; I firmly believe it is a combination of all of the above. I do know every time I go up a hill in the fall on a gravel road, I tend to hold my breath until I see what’s on the other side! I have also resorted to pulling in fields and just stopping until large pieces of equipment pass me.

As we celebrate the 2015 National Farm Safety & Health Week this week, I hope we all promote safe and healthy practices on our farms and ranches as we begin our harvest season.

The little bit of time saved by skipping a safety practice is just not worth it. As my mom always said, “It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

So stay safe out there, stop in at your local co-op for some harvest safety tips and candy compliments of Butler County Extension and Outreach.

We are also sponsoring a drawing for a heavy-duty farm first aid kit. To enter the drawing, simply email your name, phone number and email address to me at nejensen@iastate.edu. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

By Nancy Jensen Program Coordinator Butler County ISU Extension Every day, farmers rely on on-farm grain storage to keep their harvested crops protected and ready for market, but grain bins can be dangerous if all proper procedures aren’t followed.

Today’s increasing storage capacity grain bins combined with larger, faster and automated equipment contribute to a high level of hazard potential. Today’s large grain augers can transfer from two to four times as much grain as augers of the past. A body can be completely submerged in 8 seconds. Suffocation is the most common cause of grain bin entrapments.

There are three types of grain entrapment: • Flowing grain entrapment occurs when grain moves to the middle of the bin or wagon during unloading and creates a funnel. Much like quicksand, the person is quickly engulfed and suffocates.

• A grain bridge entrapment occurs when a bridge is formed after the outer layer, which is moldy or frozen, creates a hard crust. As grain unloads, a hollow cavity forms under the bridge and any increase in weight on the bridge causes the crust to break, trapping the person.

• An avalanche entrapment occurs

when bad grain conditions build up against the vertical columns in the grain bin. Workers try to dislodge the crusted column, which collapses and creates an avalanche.

Whenever possible, DON’T ENTER A GRAIN BIN! If you must go into a bin, you should follow these safety rules: • Break up crusted grain from outside the bin using a long pole • Always use a safety harness attached to a securely anchored rope.

• Walk around the outer wall of the bin and keep walking if grain starts to flow • Have one or two people outside the bin to help if needed • Wear an appropriate dust filter or filter respirator • Stay out of bins and wagons when unloading augers are running • Shut off power to augers before entering the bin • NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY AROUND OR IN GRAIN BINS OR WAGONS • Install ladders inside grain bins if possible Most fire departments today have had rescue tube training for grain bin entrapments, but if you follow these safety rules, they won’t have to practice on YOU!

falling while getting on or off a tractor. Falling can result in injuries to wrist, arm, hip, leg or ankle. Use steps on tractors like steps on a ladder and ALWAYS face the tractor when using them. It’s very easy for pant cuffs or belt loops to get caught on clutch pedals or other levers. It’s also important to NEVER have extra riders. Many children fall from tractors, even those with cabs and supposedly locked cab doors.

An unseen child or adult is at risk of being run over; operators must check

the area thoroughly before moving a tractor. Tractors should always be driven at a safe speed particularly in areas where other people are present.

Rollovers are the cause of many tractor fatalities, but they can be avoided by using proper measures. Maneuvering difficult terrain can put tractors in dangerous situations causing the tractor to roll. The Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) is one of the most important safety devices to protect the operator should this happen. Only defensive driving will prevent rollovers. Check the Butler County Extension website, www.extension.iastate.edu/butler under “Agriculture and Environment” for those measures.

PTOs are a major injury prone part of a tractor. Most tractors today are equipped with a PTO master shield to cover the PTO shaft when not in use.

These should never be removed except for maintenance work and replaced immediately after.

When growing up, I knew a lady who got her clothes caught in a PTO and literally had them stripped from her body.

How she escaped getting injured herself, I have no idea!

This is the time of year when many tractors, combines and wagons are on the roads. With the size of these pieces of equipment today, it’s important for operators to drive offensively and keep the safety of others as their top priority.

Make sure all lights and signals are working properly, adjust all mirrors and have a slow-moving vehicle emblem on display. Once on the roadway, make sure hazard lights are on. Please avoid running equipment on highways during rush hours, bad weather and at night.

Grain bin safety

Tractor safety

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Exploring Iowa’s unsolved murders This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it

will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between

this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Cold Case: The unsolved murder of Linda Mayfield

Lisa Vander Esch, 19, was killed by a bullet to the head on Tuesday, September 14, 1982, while playing with her 16-month-old son in her rural Ireton home’s back yard.

Her shooter’s identity was never in question.

Lisa’s husband, Darwin Vander Esch — a man well trained in gun safety who’d been hunting and trapping since age 5 — told investigators his rie accidentally discharged. Not all investi-

gators believed the “accidental shooting” story; evidence suggested the homicide may have been a murder.

Investigation into the incident was likely hampered due to bitter inghting in the county. The county attorney never received reports from law enforcement, subsequent Grand Jury records disappeared from the county courthouse, and many questions remain unanswered in the case.

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION about Lisa Vander Esch’s suspected homicide is urged to contact Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Darrell Simmons at (712) 322-1585 or email dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us.

Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

Lisa Ann Vander Esch, 19, Died Sept.

14, 1982, Location: Ireton

DEREK SULLIVAN offender is arrested and taken to a detention facility, he The Daily Nonpareil or she is tested to see if he or she is connected to an unThe brutal death of Linda Mayeld is one of Council solved crime. Meyers said this program could help nd Bluffs’ coldest cold cases.

Mayeld’s killer.

The unsolved stabbing death of a woman police be“We still want to nd who did this,” he said. “Anylieve was a prostitute on April 9, 1982, at the old Starlite body who has any information on this case or any other Motel – now Deluxe Motel – at 3320 W. Broadway, re- unsolved homicide, we denitely want to talk to them.” mains unsolved.

A murder case has no statute of limitations, so a susAt 2:18 a.m., ofcers with the Council Bluffs Police pect arrested in connection to Mayeld’s murder could Department were called to the motel regarding a dis- still be tried. turbance involving a man with a knife, according to the While more than 30 years have passed, cold cases do police report. When ofcers arrived, Mayeld, 21, was get solved, Meyers said, pointing to the recent convicfound laying face down by the north ofce door. tions of James Derrick Dove and James Cain Harris.

The responding ofcer said she had several stab In 2002, 11 years after the rape and murder of Marcia wounds to her face, chest, stomach, hand and foot. May- Crouse, a deaf woman from Council Bluffs, Dove was eld was pronounced dead at 4 a.m. at Mercy Hospital. sentenced to 100 years in prison. In 2014, 11 years afPolice ofcers interviewed witnesses and released in- ter Nelson Alvarez-Hernandez was stabbed to death on formation on a possible suspect in the fatal stabbing of Council Bluffs’ south end, Harris was sentenced to life Mayeld. imprisonment for the killing.

A friend of Mayeld’s described to police a white man she believed to have committed the stabbing as around 26 to 28 years old and standing between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10. The man was clean shaven and wearing a blue jean jacket, light blue pullover shirt with an emblem and blue jeans.

Council Bluffs Police Sgt. Chad Meyers said that after talking with other witnesses at the time, the alleged attacker could have been as old as 38 and possibly drove an early 80s red Ford Mustang. Several witnesses said the man went by Chris.

“We suspect that Linda probably was a prostitute, and Chris probably solicited her services that night,” Meyers said.

While the police department has lots of information on the alleged attacker, the case remains unsolved – and, in a lot of ways, forgotten.

“In the six years that I have worked as a supervisor in the detective bureau, we haven’t gotten one tip on the Linda Mayeld homicide,” Meyers said. “I don’t know when was the last time we have gotten one on that case.”

The police department still has DNA evidence from the case periodically tested.

“As technology advances, we need less and less of a sample for us to develop a DNA prole,” Meyers said. “Time is our enemy.

This happened in 1982, so this took place 30 years ago. If the suspect was in his late 30s at that time, now you’re looking at someone who is well into his 70s. That’s true with witnesses, too.

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION regarding “That’s what makes it hard when you look at cases this or any unsolved murder in Council Bluffs is urged to contact from the 70s and 80s.” the Council Bluffs Police Department Criminal Investigation DiLaw enforcement ofcials can use a DNA index sys- vision at (712) 328-4765 or Crime Stoppers at (712) 328-7867. tem called CODIS to nd DNA matches. Whenever an

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QUILTING PROGRAM We were excited to welcome special guest, Heidi Kaisand (from the Hen and Chicks Studio in Conrad) to the library last Thursday, Sept. 10 for “The Family Jewels” program. Also presenting with Heidi was her cousin, Stephanie, who is a fourth-generation quilter!

For Heidi, her family’s jewels are quilts….not just old or just new quilts, but any quilt that has a story.

Quilts bind memories together, much like an album holding photos. They tell stories, show personalities, and are more than just a hobby…but a way of life. That was clearly evident in listening to Heidi and Stephanie talk so fondly of their Grandma Maurine, who started their love for quilting. Up until her passing in 2001, Maurine had made 167 quilts….ALL hand-pieced.

Heidi and Stephanie shared family photos and stories that went along with many of these quilts, and also brought several special quilts that they have made (each with its own story).

Following the program, many of the sixty-four people in attendance stayed to enjoy refreshments, admire the beautiful quilts, and shared their own stories.

RACE INTO READING PROGRAM All 4-year Preschool to 3rd grade students are invited to race into the library on Wednesday, Sept. 30th for a program

all about race cars! From 6:15-7:30 pm the kids will get to see some real figure-8 and cruiser race cars, and enjoy some fast stories, crafts, snacks, and more!

Please help us better prepare for this program by pre-registering for this event! Stop in, call, email or contact the library before Sept. 30th to get your child’s name on the list!

COATS FOR KIDS The Clarksville Public Library is a collection point for the KCRG TV-9 Coats for Kids program again this fall.

Now through September 30th, anyone can bring in their new and gently used coats (sizes infant through adult) and place them in the designated box in the library during regular business hours.

The coats will be collected, cleaned and distributed to families in need throughout Eastern Iowa.

Please visit: kcrg.com/care/coatsforkids for distribution dates and sites, other collection points and more information.

BOOK CLUB The Library’s Book Club will be resuming in October, and the first reading selection is “The Astronaut Wives Club” by Lily Koppel, which is now available at the checkout desk.

The date for this discussion will be on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

All are welcome to join the book club--please call the library if you have any questions!

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95 Years Ago: Summer, 1920 J. M. Ramsey Editor & Publisher Another New Building: Clarksville is to have another new business building. A new up-to-date and modern moving picture house is to be erected here this summer. Already preparations have been laid for the new entertainment place. The building will be fire proof and furnace heated will be built on the ground floor from the sidewalk entrance. The regular picture show front will be installed, and a ladies and children’s rest room and lavatory will be installed. Such a picture house has been a possibility for some time in Clarksville, and now that it is going to be built the patrons of the movies will be more glad for the new conveniences.

As written, not by the editor, I presume.

Next week—A New Movement: A new movement has been talked of which would place Clarksville in the foremost hotel ranks of small towns if the desirable property can be secured.

Capital is ready to transfer the auditorium into a modern hotel if the shares of stock can be purchased at a fair value.

The parties contemplating the purchase would be willing to guarantee the place would be turned into modern and up-todate three story hotel, an acquisition the town would be justly proud of. Those holding stock in the auditorium should stand ready to dispose of their holdings, as the enterprise, as it has existed has been a losing venture, and the new conditions, if realized, would be to the credit of the town and to the individuals, and a fine accommodation to the traveling public for which Clarksville

is an exceptionally good town in that line of trade. The movement should be encouraged by all our citizens.

These previous two items need a little explanation, as we know neither of them ever happened, nor in the weeks following could I find another mention of them, all though there must have been more.

The auditorium/theater which most of us remember as the “Clark Theater” was erected in 1902 and was owned by a group of local shareholders who appointed Ed Madigan manager and the first event held, on its stage, January 27, 1903, was the comic opera “Fra Diavolo.” This, of course, was some time before it became a movie picture theater, as we knew it. Besides the stage shows it was used for a variety of entertainment such as dances, wrestling, local variety shows, school class plays and even basketball games.

In its early years there were several local business men who took over the management who must have not had the time or knowledge needed to properly run such an establishment and they eventually were unable to make the mortgage payments and were on the verge of bankruptcy, which probably led to the plans shown above.

Exactly how this was resolved was not found in the STAR but we know that several different owners took over the business as years went by and even the name of the auditorium/theater changed several times, this along with part of building being leased or rented by the post office, Star and a hardware store must have made a big difference financially.

So for almost 80 years it remained the

center of Clarksville’s entertainment world until the summer of 1983 when a fire broke out in the basement and all efforts to save the building failed and the rubble was removed, and the hole filled in. Now it is the site of Pioneer Park and the ever-popular popcorn stand. The southeast cornerstone of the old building now sets in our yard, just a token piece of “The Way it Was.”

11 percent say it’s good. 39 percent say it doesn’t matter. (Pew Research Center – Growth of the Nonreligious, 07/02/13) • A personal, friend-to-friend invitation is still the best way to bring people to church. Nearly half (47 percent) of unchurched Americans say they would consider a church based on a personal invitation. (Barna Group: Five Trends Among the Unchurched – 10/19/14) More About Back to Church Sunday: • Churches all over the world unite to participate in Back to Church Sunday every year. This year’s Back to Church Sunday is on September 20, 2015.

• Over 26,100 churches participated in 2014, and over 30,000 churches are expected to participate in 2015.

• In 2014, over 120 denominations participated in the event.

• Back to Church.com is an interactive website that includes many free resources to help churches reach their communities and plan their Back to

Church Sunday service. The 2015 Back to Church Sunday Church Kit includes new resources to help churches increase participation among their members and plan the most effective Back to Church Sunday.

• The Back to Church Sunday Facebook page (Facebook.com/BacktoChurch) encourages networking and engagement.

• The Back to Church YouTube channel (YouTube.com/BTCSunday) features invitational videos that can be shared on social networks.

• Additional information is available at BackToChurch.com.

Back to Church Sunday is a movement to invite everyone back to church by empowering and motivating church members to invite their family and friends to attend a special service hosted by the local church. This year’s Back to Church Sunday is Sept. 20, 2015.

Why Back to Church Sunday?

• 43 percent of Americans are unchurched. 10 percent have never attended a church, 33 percent were once active in church, but are no longer.

(Barna Group: Number of Churchless Americans Has Jumped by Nearly One-Third in Just 20 Years – 10/13/14) • 73 percent of unchurched adults in the U.S. have not been invited to church. (Barna Group: The Art of Spiritual Conversation in a Changing Culture – 07/17/13) • Americans are divided on whether having more people who are not religious is a good thing, a bad thing, or doesn’t matter. 48 percent say it’s bad,

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Two different parties were taken before the mayor last week for violating the traffic ordinance. The particular offense was driving on the wrong side of the street. The fines were very nominal in each case and were promptly paid.

Drivers of vehicles should remember to keep to the right hand side of the streets no matter which way they are going, and in doing so they will be complying with state law.

Seems logical to me. I wonder how these violators were captured anyway.

I’m sure we had no police cars?

Autos were selling like hotcakes but driving ability was considerably lagging behind. Local automobile accidents made front-page news almost every week, sometimes several, a few with serious injuries. It seemed the editor’s favorite description of many of these was that the car “turned turtle” as it ran off the road.

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Time Magazine, August 31, 2015 Would you believe? The average amount the “Tooth Fairy” has given American children per tooth this year is $3.19, down 24 cents from last year.

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2015 Butler County 4-H’ers Exhibit Livestock at the Iowa State Fair

“Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting livestock,” Mike Anderson, 4-H Agriculture Superintendent said. “The dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop can prepare them for careers that use these skills.”

Butler County exhibitors placed as follows: Horses: • Christine Reyna, Shell Rock – Purple, Blue, Red, White, Trail Res. Champion (Grade 11) • Molli Wise, Shell Rock – Purple (2), White (2), Hunter Under Saddle Champion (Grade 11-12) • Gabbi Kampman, Aplington – Blue (3), White • Hailey Finch, Aplington – Blue (3), Red, White (2) • Josie Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue (3), White (3) • Korrigan Hippen, Aplington – Red, White (2) Breeding Swine: • Ainsley Lovrien, Clarksville – Purple, Blue • Braydan Steere, Greene – Purple • Britney Gibson, Aplington – Blue • Brayden Feckers, Shell Rock – Blue (2) Market Swine:

• Brayden Feckers, Shell Rock – Blue (3) • Braydan Steere, Greene – PurpleReserve Champion Yorkshire Market Hog • McKenzie Feckers, Shell Rock – Blue (2) Swine Showmanship: • Braydan Steere, Greene – Purple • Britney Gibson, Shell Rock – Blue • McKenzie Feckers, Shell Rock – Blue Breeding Sheep: • Jared Brouwer, Aplington – Blue • Kyle Sherburne, Aplington – Blue (2) • Nicholas Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Noah Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Seyann Luhring, Parkersburg – Purple, Blue • Tristan Easton, Dumont – Blue (2) Market Sheep: • Jared Brouwer, Aplington – Blue (2) • Kyle Sherburne, Aplington – Blue (2) • Nicholas Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue (3) • Noah Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue (3)

• Sydney Rule, Aplington – Blue (2) • Trevor Rule, Aplington – Blue (2) Sheep Showmanship: • Jared Brouwer, Aplington – Blue • Seyann Luhring, Parkersburg – Blue • Nicholas Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Noah Oldenburger – Parkersburg – Blue Breeding Beef: • Ainsley Lovrien, Clarksville – Purple • Josie Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Kaitlyn Mohwinkle, Aplington – Purple • Kasidy Mohwinkle, Aplington – Blue • Kassi Rice, Parkersburg – Purple • Libby Janssen, Wellsburg – Red Market Beef: • Ainsley Lovrien, Clarksville – Grand Champion Market Heifer – Purple • Katelynn Johnson, Clarksville – Red • Madison Johnson, Aplington – Purple, Blue • Josie Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Red

• Keivan Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Abbie Wix, Allison – Blue Beef Showmanship: • Ainsley Lovrien, Clarksville – Purple • Josie Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Kasidy Mohwinkle, Aplington – Blue • Kassi Rice, Parkersburg – Purple • Keivan Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue • Libby Janssen, Wellsburg – Blue Rabbits: • Adeline Gibson, Greene – Best of Variety – Purple, Blue, Red, White (2) • Karter Faust, Waterloo – Best of Breed, Best of Variety – Purple; Best of Variety - Blue Best Opposite Sex of Variety – Blue; Best Opposite Sex, Best of Variety – Purple • Kelton Kluiter, Clarksville – Best of Variety – Purple, Blue • Katrina Miller, New Hartford – Blue, Red • LizBeth DeGroote, New Hartford – Blue, White • Seyann Luhring, Parkersburg – Purple

Butler County 4-H’ers recognized as ‘Communicators’ at the Iowa State Fair

“Almost any time fairgoers come into the 4-H Exhibit Building, they can learn from a 4-H’er participating in a communications activity,” said Mitchell Hoyer, Program Coordinator for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. “Effective communication means appealing to the interests of your audience.”

“Many work situations in adult life require the ability to demonstrate a skill while instructing others who are learning the skill. 4-H’ers frequently practice

this skill as they present information at club meetings and county fairs,” Hoyer said.

Those from Butler County communicating through working exhibits were: • Emily and Carter Leerhoff, Clarksville – Seal of Excellence • Kayla Jacobs and Emily Doty, Clarksville – Seal of Merit • Andrew Morton and Dawson Clark, Allison – Seal of Merit • Kastelyn Shultz, Clay Shultz, Greene and Addyson Clark, Allison –

Seal of Excellence Share-the-Fun participants entertain the audience and have fun while they are doing it. These participants are evaluated for presence, performance techniques and interpretation but are not ranked. Representing Butler County at the State Fair was: • Cassidy Staudt, Greene – Participation • Christine Reyna, Shell Rock - Participation In Educational Presentation and Ex-

temporaneous Speaking, the following 4-H’ers participated and represented Butler County at the Iowa State Fair: • Emily Leerhoff, Clarksville – Seal of Excellence • Sarah Goodrich, Greene - Recognition Everyone is eligible to participate in 4-H learning. To discover how 4-H can benefit you or your children, contact the Butler County Extension Office at 319267-2707.

Butler County 4-H’ers created some of the thousands of items that were displayed in the 4-H Exhibitors Building at the Iowa State Fair.

Butler County exhibitors placed as follows at the Iowa State Fair: Visual Arts: • Madison Bloker, Clarksville – Blue, (2) Red • Fletcher Buss, Allison – Blue

• Carlee Doty, Clarksville – Blue • Emma Poppe, Clarksville – Blue • Sydney Rule, Aplington – Blue Photography: • Dawson Clark, Allison – Red • Emily Leerhoff, Clarksville – Blue (2) • Emy Osterbuhr, Allison – Blue • Carly Strauser, Waverly – Blue Home Improvement:

• Luke Edeker, Parkersburg – Red • Brayden Feckers, Shell Rock – Blue • Noah Oldenburger, Parkersburg – Blue Child Development: • Collin Chesnut, Shell Rock – Blue • Emy Osterbuhr, Allison – Red Food and Nutrition: • Katelynn Johnson, Clarksville – Blue

RESLUTS from page 1 write-ins, which were otherwise scattered. All eight write-ins accounted for 4.17 percent of votes in the Clarksville district. Twelve undervoted.

APLINGTON-PARKERSBURG: Parkersburg saw 306 ballots cast out of 1,717 registered voters, a 17.82 percent turnout. Aplington saw 124 ballots cast out of 1,275 registered, a 9.73 percent voter turnout. Combined, the A-P School District had 430 voters go vote, of 2,992 registered, a 14.37 percent turnout.

Of 1,207 votes cast, three of six candidates for the three open seats appeared to emerge victorious, also breaking 20 percent. Adding three overvotes and 80 undervotes, then dividing by three (vote for three on each ballot) yields the amount of ballots cast, 430.

David Schneiderman received 27.42 percent of the vote, 331 votes, with Amy Truax garnering 24.94 percent or 301 votes. At 20.63 percent for the third open seat was Lisa Ellis with 249 votes.

Unsuccessful in their bids were Jodi Birch, 10.27 percent (124 votes), Katie Reints, 9.61 percent (116 votes) and Darcy Wiegmann-Dally, 6.71 percent (81 votes). There were five write-in votes cast, 0.41 percent, 80 undervotes and three overvotes.

HAWKEYE: Ron McGregor won his unopposed bid for Hawkeye Community College Director District 1 with 99.58 percent of 715 votes cast; 322 skipped the question.

HCC Public Measure A passed easily, garnering 78.35 percent of the 859 votes cast (673 yes votes).

Meanwhile, 21.65 percent (186 voters) opposed the measure, and 177

skipped the question.

Voters were asked whether to extend the instructional equipment property tax levy for Hawkeye Community College.

The levy authorizes the college to tax for up to 6 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation for instructional equipment, for 10 years beginning on July 1, 2018. The college is levying for the full 6 cents.

Renewing this levy will cost a total of $3.34 per year out of a $100,000-assessed home’s total property tax bill.

Iowa Code for school elections puts the canvass the Friday after the school board election, which was Sept. 11.

(The Monday or Tuesday after the election canvass is for November general elections.)

Results are posted at www.butlercoiowa.org.

• Emily Leerhoff, Clarksville – Red Sewing and Needle Arts: • Emily Leerhoff, Clarksville – Blue • Brynn Salge, Greene – Blue • Taylor Salge, Greene – Blue • Katelyn Shultz, Greene – Blue Personal Development: • Emily Leerhoff, Clarksville – Red • Addyson Clark, Allison – Seal of Merit • Katelyn Shultz, Greene – Seal of Merit Agriculture and Natural Resources: • Hannah Hennings, Waverly – Red • Jase Wiebke, Bristow – Blue • Macy Janssen, Shell Rock – Blue Science, Engineering and technology: • Collin Johnson, Parkersburg – Blue • Kyle Sherburne, Aplington – Blue • Clay Shultz, Greene – Blue

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Continued from page 1 handling. To contribute large appliances, place them outside the trailer container. Refrigerator doors will need to be removed. With any questions, please contact Paula Hoodjer at 319-278-4036.

Materials not accepted: products with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos-containing materials, gasoline, oil filters, engine blocks with free-flowing liquids, unclean tanks or containers, air bag canisters, railroad scrap or sewer covers unless accompanied by proper ownership documentation, radioactive or explosive materials or containers, microwaves or light bulbs, waste elemental mercury, compressed gas cylinders including propane bottles unless cut in half, oils, petroleum products, hazardous materials, cutting liquids, oil sludge or other contaminants, alkaline batteries (AA, A, B, C, D).

A list of accepted items includes items such as flat-panel TVs if LED or LCD. The list appears in the Clarksville Star front window.

Butler Soil and Water Conservation to meet

The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will meet at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at the USDA Service Center in Allison.

The agenda includes: District activities, NRCS report, CRP plans and revisions, CSP, EQIP, and state and REAP cost-share applications. The meeting is open to the public.

Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry

The Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

26 at the AMVETS Community Center, downtown Clarksville.

The all-you-can-eat fish fry meal will also offer chicken wings and sides of baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and a beverage.

Adult tickets are $9; children’s tickets, $4, except for under age 5, who eat free.

Carryout will be available.

Field Days highlight North, and South America Gardens

Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms will hold the annual Demonstration Home Garden tours and local food tastings Sept. 1021, at various locations throughout Iowa.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, a local demonstration on North and South American Gardens will be at 4 p.m. at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm, 3321 290th Street, Nashua.

Visitors may tour through the ISU Research and Demonstration Farm garden and taste locally-sourced food.

The public tours often qualify for

Iowa Master Gardener program continuing education.

To reach the Borlaug Learning Center, take the Nashua exit off of U.S. Highway 218/Iowa Highway 27, go 1 mile west on County Road B60, 1 mile south on Windfall Avenue (gravel) and two-tenths of a mile east on 290th Street.

More information is available at http://farms.ag.iastate.edu/field-days.

Free windbreak workshop on Oct. 29 in Allison

Do you have a windbreak on your farm or acreage? Do you need one?

How do you start? Are there any financial incentives to help with the cost?

Butler County Extension & Outreach will hold a free, informational meeting on windbreaks at the Butler County Extension Office in Allison on Oct. 29, 2015, from 6 – 9 pm.

Dr. Jesse Randall, Iowa State University Extension Forester, will be conducting the meeting. He will be educating landowners on the value of windbreaks, how to design and select trees for a new windbreak, how to plant and maintain trees and what to look for in old windbreaks in terms of disease and insects.

Lawrence Green from Natural Resource Conservation Service will also be on hand to review cost share programs available to the public to help with the cost of new windbreaks.

For more information and to preregister, which is highly recommended, contact Butler County Extension & Outreach at 319-267-2707 or email Nancy Jensen at nejensen@iastate. edu.

Allison Cemetery to be sprayed

The Allison Cemetery will be sprayed for weeds the week of Sept.

21, 2015, weather permitting. The Allison Cemetery Board requests that the community remove all live flowers before then, and thanks them in advance.

Orchard to host family events Sept. 19-20, Oct. 3-4

Apples on the Avenue Orchard will host Family Fun Weekends from Sept. 19-20, and Oct. 3-4.

There will be horse-drawn wagon rides on Saturdays, Sept. 19 and Oct. 3, plus food, crafts, antiques, honey and more available in the shed. Visit www.applesontheavenue.com or phone 641-210-5506 for details.

The orchard is located two miles south of Nashua on Hwy. 218. See ad inside for regular business hours.

CORRECTION

Kai Brost’s first name was misspelled in earlier election coverage. The Tribune/Star apologizes for the error.

Football Contest continues this week The annual Clarksville Star/Butler County Tribune-Journal football contest continues with a slate of high school, college and NFL games. The contest will run for 11 consecutive weeks during the football season.

This week, five people got 10 correct.

With the tiebreaker, two tied for first place, Jerry Hinders of Clarksville and Emily Watterson also of Clarksville, missing only four for the tiebreaker score, and each will recieve $17.50 in Football Bucks; and two for second place, Dennis Hippen of Aplington and Ron Reints of Cedar Falls were off by seven for the tiebreaker score and each may redeem $7.50 in Football Bucks.

The top two winners each week will split $50 in Football Bucks — $35 for first place and $15 for second place.

Football Bucks can be spent just like cash at any of the participating sponsor businesses of the contest.

The games, entry form, sponsors ads and official rules are inside each issue during the contest.

The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. on Friday. Entry forms can be emailed to butlersales.map@gmail. com or tribuneads@netins.net or dropped off at the Clarksville Star or Butler County-Tribune office. Mailed entries should have a postmark no later than Friday.

At the end of the 11-week regular contest, each week’s first-place winners will have the chance to complete for a grand prize of $500 in Football Bucks.

The winners will be sent an entry form to make their choices on the college bowl games.

The year’s contest sponsors are: Butler Bremer Communications, Plainfield, Clarksville, Shell Rock; Cooper Motors, Allison; Dumont Implement; Gade’s Appliance, Waverly; Greene Lumber Company; Kruger Seed, Tom & Phil Barnett, Clarksville; J & C Grocery, Allison, Dumont; K & S Grocery, Clarksville; and Orly’s Meat Market & Locker, Clarksville.

It’s shot time again, and Butler County Public Health is planning for another immunization season.

Clinics this year will be held during the last week of September and the first week in October. See the schedule at the bottom of the page.

Influenza-associated diseases are the leading cause of death that can be prevented by immunization in the United States. It is currently recommended that all people over 6 months of age should receive an annual seasonal influenza shot. This is especially important for young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, all people over 65 years of age and health care workers.

Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for those less than 6 months of age should be vaccinated instead.

Butler County Public Health will not be offering pneumonia vaccine this

year. The recommendations for pneumonia vaccine changed in September 2014. The recommendation changed to include vaccination with both pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). Butler County Public Health recommends contacting your health care provider to see which of these vaccines you need, or if you need both.

The cost for flu shots will be $25.

Medicare Part B will be billed for the flu shot. Public Health will only accept traditional red, white and blue Medi-

care. Patients can still receive a flu or pneumonia shot if they have an alternate Medicare plan, but they will need to pay for the shot that day and a receipt will be sent to them so that they can file their own claim with their insurance.

Below are the dates and times upcoming Public Health clinics Public Health looks forward to helping the community stay well and healthy during the flu season, a news release states. With questions, please call 319-267-2934.

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• Clarksville Star •

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2015 Butler County Kid Fest Butler County Visions of WellBeing, a non-profit organization that focuses on meeting the needs of families with children living in Butler County, will once again be sponsoring Kid Fest, which will also include a Bike Rodeo.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Allison.

Agencies, organizations or businesses that serve families with children in Butler County may reserve booth space by Sept. 15 by contacting Shawna Lebeck at 319-

267-2594.

The free event will consist of activities for children, information for parents about community agencies and organizations that serve families with children, door prizes, and a light meal for the first 250 people.

Parents with children up to about age 10 are welcome to come enjoy the fun.

This event is available free of charge thanks to funding from Together 4 Families-Community Partnership for Protecting Children.

Iowa State Fair–

Clarksville 4-H’er shows Champion Market Heifer Iowa State Fair’s 4-H Steer Show DES MOINES — The Champion Market Heifer in the 4-H Market Beef Show Wednesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair was shown by Ainsley Lovrien of Clarksville.

Additional results below: Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Korbyn Dewey, Shell Rock Reserve Champion Charolais: Karlie Wosepka, Shell Rock The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef, along with 14 other livestock champions, were auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn.

The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization es-

John Bender speaks to students at North Butler Sixth Grade Aviation Day at the Allison Municipal Airport on Friday. (Mira SchmittCash/TJ-Star photo)

Dreams of flying

Students explore planes on Aviation Day Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

While airplanes fly out of reach, becoming an amateur or licensed pilot may be within the grasp of a dedicated student.

The message was repeated in many ways at North Butler Sixth Grade Aviation Day on Friday at the Allison Municipal Airport, the only certified airport in Butler County, hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 94.

For instance, professional piloting isn’t limited to men. Female pilots of today include Julie Clark and Sarah Wilson, as Jay Schrage of Allison said.

Student Hannah Fox of Greene said she had flown in a plane on a youth flight at Charles City and was allowed to adjust the controls. She has also attended a youth flight in Mason City.

The chapter gives free plane rides at the Young Eagles Rally in Mason City, held the Saturday before Father’s Day in June.

Students wanting to fly at the front of an airplane a little sooner were directed to the free Young Eagles Flight Rally from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Waterloo Regional Airport (EAA Chapter 227).

Pilots don’t have to be millionaires.

Smaller radio-controlled airplanes may cost as little as $100, Jeff Brass of Ackley said, while displaying a radio-controlled airplane of his own.

The 1946 Luscombe airplane students got the chance to sit in cost less than $2,000 new and goes about 100 mph, said Schrage, who started North Butler Aviation Day a decade ago. “Today, those particular airplanes would be worth about $20,000 in good condition,” he said.

He explained why the economy models were designed.

“During World War II, the government trained so many pilots (that) when they came home, the thinking was everyone was going to have a plane like a car,” Schrage said. “War manufacturers were building airplanes for private people. They built thousands of airplanes between 1946 and 1952, (and) lots of those have survived.”

Doug Mattson of Waterloo said his father, a World War II bomber pilot, later bought an Aeronca Champ, which was produced after the war.

Not even a pilot’s license is always needed. John Backer of Greene said planes under a certain weight (his weighs 253 pounds empty) don’t require a license, but the Federal Aviation Authority does have some restrictions.

“You need to get some instructions, but you don’t have to have a license,”

Backer said. Another restriction is he cannot fly over populated areas.

“That classifies as an ultralight (aircraft), and there are no licensing requirements for that, “ EAA Chapter 94 President Tom Barter of Kesley said.

Backer built his plane from a kit, and said it cost $4,500 including the engine, wings and everything.

Roger Peters pointed out gauges for the students. An elevation gauge indicates feet above sea level. A speed gauge is marked in knots. The cockpit also contains a compass to navigate and radio to talk to the control tower. A transponder transmits each plane’s unique code that tells the control tower the location of each plane.

Mattson promoted the Young Eagles Rally.

“If you ride with me, you get to take a hold of the stick and fly,” he told the students.

Dave Hummel, an Allison native now at Waverly as a certified flight instructor, spoke to students about obtaining an FAA pilot’s license. Students must be at least age 16 and have a minimum 40 hours flight time, half duo and half solo, to be eligible. The license also costs about $6,000, he said. To go up in the air with an instructor there costs about $85 an hour, he said.

Some algebra is said to be required for the pilot’s license.

To fly solo privately, at least a thirdclass student pilot medical certificate is required, Hummel said.

Hummel said the Young Eagles Rally would help gauge students’ interest.

“If you’re a young person interested in flying, there are funds available,” Backer said. “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication.”

Mike Warin of Pella said he worked on his pilot’s license through high school and obtained it in college. As a corporate pilot, he flew a Learjet for a well-known window and door manufacturer there.

Information about scholarships should be available at the Young Eagles Rally, likely in the packet, Backer said.

Warin as a passenger and Joel Buseman at the controls, also a former corporate pilot, took Buseman’s Pitts 12 design private acrobatic airplane for a spin to demonstrate take-off for the students. The wide end of a windsock at the airport was to the north, indicating a north wind.

Buseman also flew regional airliners out of Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia.

“Before I had children I wanted to change my occupation because I didn’t want to be gone from home so much,” Buseman said. Now he farms near Belmond.

Mike Warin of Pella demonstrates the principle of flight with a screwdriver as Dawson Clark looks on at North Butler Sixth Grade Aviation Day on Friday. (Mira Schmitt-Cash/TJ-Star)

tablished to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa’s youth.

Market Swine Show

DES MOINES — Brayden Steere, Greene exhibited the Reserve Champion Yorkshire Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine Show judged Tuesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Miniature Hereford Cattle Show

DES MOINES — Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield exhibited the Champion Summer Senior Heifer and the Reserve Champion Heifer in the Miniature Hereford show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

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Jeff Brass of Ackley explains the workings of a radio-controlled model airplane during North Butler Sixth-Grade Aviation Day on Friday. (Mira Schmitt-Cash/TJ-Star) Aircraft is considered experimental when it wasn’t built at a factory, presenter John Bender said.

The term “experimental aircraft” is sometimes used to refer to aircraft flown with an “experimental” category airworthiness certificate, Wikipedia states. In the U.S. this includes most homebuilt aircraft; many of which are based on conventional designs and hence are experimental only in name.

The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 but was postponed due to light rain. (Eleven hundredths of an inch fell at the nearby Charles City airport, national data show.)

North Butler graduate Holly Bixby was scheduled to speak on Thursday but couldn’t make the reschedule. The daughter of Eric Bixby of Allison, Holly attends ISU’s aerospace program and has worked for Lockheed Martin in California, Schrage said.

Holly Bixby’s interest in aviation was piqued back in sixth grade when she attended an Aviation Day event, Barter said.

Barter said he would have loved to have something like Aviation Day “when I was in sixth grade.”

She has tentatively committed to speak at next year’s event, Schrage said.

As attendee Bruce Voigts put it: “A mile of highway takes you a mile, but a mile of runway takes you anywhere.”

NEXT: A man who served as chief medical officer on some shuttle flights will present at the EAA Chapter 94 February 2016 banquet at the Clear Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Barter said.

Generally Chapter 94 meets the third

Sunday of month in various towns across a wide area, as members live from Algona to Allison. For details about the October meeting, call President Barter at 319-415-7418.

Horse Wagon Rides

We have Honeycrisp

on Sept 19 and Oct 3

Food, Crafts, Antiques, Honey and more in the shed!

Pumpkins are coming soon!

Check Facebook or www.applesontheavenue.com or phone (641) 210-5506 for latest details.

Merchant Specials:

Rake in the savings & celebrate fall at Scarecrow Spectacular! Take advantage of awesome autumn promotions & shop new fall merchandise at participating Waverly merchants.

Fall Farmers Market:

Shop Waverly’s Farmers Market for fresh fall produce & more Saturday 8:30-11:30am, 1st Ave SE.

Scarecrow Coloring Contest:

Pick-up at participating merchants & drop-off drop at Waverly Chamber by September 22nd to WIN.

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• Clarksville Star •

SEPTEMBER 14 - 19

Members of the Clarksville High School volleyball team include, front row (left to right): Darian Jacobs, Kilie Popes, Morgan Thompson, Teresa Jacobsen and Makayla Holub. Middle row (l-r): Chelsea Capper, Bethany Negen, Bailey Myers, Danielle Ison, Allyson Essink and Bridget Ross. Back row (l-r): Mallory Hoodjer, Paige Morrison, Madison Stirling, Makenna Popham, Emily Wedeking, Stephanie Schmadeke, Kylie Smith, Hannah Freerks, Miranda Vance. (Kristi Nixon/Clarksville Star photo)

Homecoming 2015 Schedule

Monday: Pajama/Flannel Day, Junior Varsity Football vs Tripoli at 6 p.m., Junior High Football vs Tripoli at 4 p.m., Junior High Volleyball vs Dunkerton at 4:15 p.m., Powder Puff Football at 8:30 p.m. (after JVFB game) Tuesday: Twin/Multiplicity Day, Juniors to UNI College Fair, Volleyball at Dunkerton at 6 p.m., Junior High Volleyball at Tripoli at 4 p.m.

Wednesday: Senior Citizen Day, Vote for King and Queen during lunch, ‘Tuff Guy’ volleyball contest (TBA), Church Night Thursday: Garbage Day, Junior High Football vs Janesville at 4 p.m., Junior High Volleyball at Janesville at 4:15 p.m., Pep Rally and Coronation at 7 p.m.

Friday: Clarksville Indians Spirit Day, 7-8 AM - Breakfast of Champions (Scrambled Eggs & Sausage, tri-tater hashbrown & donut or Biscuits and Gravy, tri-tater hashbrown & donut, with choice of orange juice, milk or coffee = $4.00), Float building from 10:30 am. - 1:45 p.m., Class dismissal at 2 p.m., Homecoming parade at 2:30 p.m., Football game vs Rockford at 7 p.m., Homecoming dance (after game) till 11:30 p.m./admission=$4 person/$6 couple

Members of the Clarksville High School football team include, front row (left to right): James Jacobsen, Koltyn Beckham and Ethan Litterer. Second row (l-r): Pacen Hendricks, Austin Myers, Colton Pierce, Coach Cody Harken, Head Coach Chris Arians, Coach Ross Timmermans, Drew Kromminga and Spencer Gray. Back row (l-r): Adam Lovrien, James Schellhorn, Tanner Gilbert, Trace Kromminga, Zach Wedeking and Jordan Myers. (Kristi Nixon/Clarksville Star photo)

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Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Doc’s Restaurant Doug’s Heating & Cooling Dralle’s Dept. Store, Greene Express Mart Farm Bureau Financial Services - Michael Clark Hilltop Feeder Pigs Hoodjer Excavating Insurance Associates

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