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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 Local Farmers Cooperative locations will change names this spring following a recent merger vote.

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NEWS New officer joins Hampton PD The Hampton Police Department’s newest officer had a rather interesting first day when he joined the ranks earlier this month.

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NEWS A celebration of service Longtime Hampton City Council Member Steve Harms was honored by his peers Dec. 21 during a brief ceremony that commemorated his 12 years of service.

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NEWS Conservation cops?

Franklin County Conservation officials received positive news last week when state officials OK’d a plan that would make department employees part-time sheriff’s deputies.

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Members approve FC merger

BY NICK PEDLEY Farmers Cooperative (FC) and West Central Cooperative will become one of the largest grain companies on the continent this spring following a recent merger vote.

Co-op members approved the merger by a super majority during a month-long voting process, according to a news release. The unified company will be known as Landus Cooperative and have more than 70 grain, agronomy and feed locations throughout Iowa and Minnesota. The release stated that Landus Cooperative will become the seventh largest grain company in North America based on overall storage capacity.

FC and West Central began the merger

BY NICK PEDLEY process in August. The proposal needed Local officials have set a Jan. 7 arraignment date for a a minimum approval rating of 66.6 perHampton man accused of First Degree Murder. cent to pass, with at least 50 percent of Judge James Drew last Wednesday set the arraignment date

BY NICK PEDLEY all members from both cooperatives for Ronald Lee Rand, 61, Hampton.

And just like that, the final curtain has fallen on another year. voting.

Prosecutors say Rand shot and killed It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of 2015. Multiple sto“We are pleased the memberships his girlfriend, Michelle Key, 51, Waterries provided interesting local content for readers this year, and the approved the boards’ recommendaloo, on Dec. 13 following an argument at Chronicle news staff has once again tried to pin down the most pertion,” said FC CEO Jim Chism. “We his home. According to a criminal comtinent headlines with this review article. are confident that together, we will plaint, Rand admitted to the shooting when A bird flu epidemic, failed downtown housing project and an become an even stronger cooperpolice arrived on scene in response to a possialleged murder were only a few of the top stories that graced the ative and be better positioned to ble suicidal individual. front pages of the Hampton Chronicle in 2015. Some of those help improve the economic wellRand will be formally advised of the charges events had a larger community-wide impact than others, but being of our member-owners.” against him and asked to enter a plea during the areach one left a lasting impression on Hampton and greater Landus Cooperative will be raignment. He was charged with First Degree Murder Franklin County in some way. headquartered in Ames and on Dec. 14 and has been held without bond at the HarWhat follows are the top news stories of 2015 compiled led by current West Central din County Jail for the past two weeks. Online court reby the Chronicle news staff. We attempted to list them President and CEO Milan cords show that he will be transported to the Cerro Gordo in chronological order, but some stories spanned multiple Kucerak. The board of diCounty Jail sometime before Dec. 31. months. We encourage you, the reader, to debate these rectors will be made up of Rand’s court-appointed attorney, Susan Flander, requested Rand picks and rank them as you see fit. 2015 was a memoranine directors from each the transfer last week so he could be closer to her Mason Cityble year and we look forward to seeing what 2016 has in cooperative for equal repbased office, according to Franklin County Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier. store. resentation.

“Basically, this will make it more convenient for the defendant’s attorney to visit with him,” Happy New Year from the Hampton Chronicle!

Richtsmeier said. “This is just a lot easier.”

Rand had not been transferred as of early Monday morning.

See FC MERGER: First Degree Murder is a Class A felony punishable by life in prison.

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Hampton PD welcomes new officer

BY KELLY MCGOWAN Jason Carroll’s first day on the Hampton Police Department came in the midst of the town’s first murder investigation since 2002.

The responding officers had finished at the crime scene when he got to the station on Dec. 14, but there was still work to be done.

“They had a lot of paperwork to do,” he said.

“So they were showing me some of the stuff they were going through.”

He saw officers deal with the evidence and hand the case off to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations.

It was an interesting start, he said.

The Corwith native graduated from Iowa State University in 2014 with a degree in criminal justice. After working a security job, he was hired by the Hampton Police Department and attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for 14 weeks of training.

Carroll’s uncle, who is also a police officer, Carroll sparked his interest in the profession.

“He talked about how every day is different,” Carroll said. “You don’t have the same calls every day, you don’t know what’s going to happen for your day. It sounded like something I was interested in.”

He said he looks forward to the little things like traffic stops and getting to know Hampton’s residents.

“It’s a really nice town,” he said. “Everybody waves at you, which I like.”

Carroll joins Chief Robert Schaefer, Capt. Mark Morrison and officers Alan Brandt, Michael Halsne, David Kelley and Yovan Cardenas on the force.

“We’re just excited to have someone else on the staff to join us full time,” Schaefer said.

FC MERGER Together, the two cooperatives have nearly 700 employees at locations in 26 Iowa and three Minnesota counties. FC has local offices in Hampton, Bradford, Latimer, Aredale and Ackley.

The merger will take effect on April 1. More information on future changes will be provided in coming months as integration plans are finalized, according to the release.

“This merger showcases our members’ request for their cooperative to do more together for their operations than either business could do separately,” Kucerak said. “We take our members’ confidence in a combined cooperative seriously as we prepare for integration and execution.”

• 101 PROJECT HITS DEAD END Staunch public opposition and unforeseen construction costs canceled a large-scale housing project this April that would have added 26 rental units in downtown Hampton.

In January, KL Holdings LLC owners Kyle Pralle and Landon Plagge learned the company received a $3.1 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to help finance construction.

The three-story apartment complex, dubbed “The 101,” was to be located north of the courthouse on a lot known as Gazebo Park. It had an overall price tag of $4.1 million and was one of 16 projects selected from 77 statewide applicants.

“I was pretty confident. We put together a pretty strong application,” Plagge said in a Jan. 14 article. “It really shows how much the town of Hampton has been working with us to really get the project going.”

However, local sentiment quickly turned against the project. Some downtown business owners and other Hampton residents were concerned about parking issues and the quality of the building’s renters.

Some merchants feared undesirable tenants would move in and cause problems, in turn affecting their businesses for the worse.

Plagge and Pralle tried to soothe worries at a series of community meetings, but their attempts were met with resistance. Ultimately, increasing construction costs made the project financially unfeasible and canceled “The 101” before ground was broken.

The two Latimer businessmen announced the project’s cancellation April 6 during a Hampton City Council workshop.

“A majority of the merchants on the block, as well as uninformed members of the public, have made it abundantly clear to us that our $4.1 million investment in Hampton would not be welcome,” Plagge said.

“The rampant unfound rumors regarding potential clientele and questions about the quality of the building served to contaminate the image of the project.”

An artist’s rendering of the proposed 26-unit apartment complex, dubbed “The 101.” COURTESY GRAPHIC

KL Holdings returned the grant on April 9. Gazebo Park remains vacant.

• ANTI-ABORTION CLUB CREATES STIR AT H-D An anti-abortion club forced policy changes at Hampton-Dumont this year after one member claimed high school Principal Steve Madson violated her rights by prohibiting the group from being an “official” school club.

Lawyers r e p r e s e nt i ng St udent s for Life of America alleged that Madson inf r inged on Akers senior Isabell A ke r s’ Fi r st Amendment rights when he denied her club’s application for official student organization status in 2013. According to a letter sent by legal counsel in April, Madson denied Akers’ request because he didn’t want the school picking sides on abortion.

Akers’ group was recognized as a “noncurriculum-related organiza-

tion” following the initial rejection, but wasn’t considered official under H-D code.

The letter urged the school to reconsider its decision and approve Akers’ request to “establish, publicize and actively run a pro-life student group” at H-D. It claimed other non-curricular organizations like Key Club, Students Against Drunk Driving and International Club were considered “official” by H-D, making the school’s decision on Akers’ group unfair.

H-D officials denied the accusations and asserted Madson followed policy endorsed by the Iowa Association of School Boards. After Akers’ club was deemed a noncurriculum-related organization, H-D allowed the group to meet and provided access to meeting space and other school district facilities.

However, legal council advised the district to revise its policy to better define what constituted curriculum- and noncurriculum-related organizations. Following an extensive review period, new definitions were developed to categorize the district’s clubs.

Heather Avenue near Sparboe Farms’ Coulter location was closed following an emergency declaration in response to the threat of bird flu. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO

• BIRD FLU FORCES EMERGENCY DECLARATION Franklin County officials declared a state of emergency May 8 in an attempt to protect local poultry producers from the threat of bird flu.

No cases of the highly pathogenic virus were ever confirmed in Franklin County in 2015. However, officials felt the declaration was necessary to stop bird flu from reaching local flocks. The decision opened up more resources and special funds to pay for intervention strategies aimed at slowing the virus’ spread.

“This virus doesn’t care whether you’re a big or small producer. It can be extremely hard on anybody’s flock,” Supervisor Gary McVicker said during a press conference May 8. “We’re just doing this so if it happens to hit here, we’re set up and ready to go.”

The board of supervisors and emergency management personnel urged local residents to limit travel near poultry sites in hopes of reducing the risk of infection. Experts suspected the virus spread through wild birds, direct contact, fecal residue and possibly airborne dust particles, which made controlling it difficult.

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Outgoing Hampton At-Large Council Member Steve Harms was honored for his 12 years of service Dec. 21 following the council’s final meeting of 2015. Harms, who did not run for re-election this fall, was presented with a certificate commemorating his career in local government.

“It’s been an honor serving the citizens of Hampton for the past 12 years,” Harms told the council. “It hasn’t always been easy, but I have a lot of faith in you guys to keep Hampton going strong.”

Mayor Brook Boehmler felt Harms’ knowledge of Hampton and previous council decisions was invaluable.

“You’ve brought so much to our council,” he said. “You’ve just been a great asset.”

Pictured front row, left to right: Mayor Brook Boehmler and Dyanne Pralle. Back row: Jim Davies, Dick Lukensmeyer, Meghan Freie, Steve Harms and Jay Hickman. NICK PEDLEY/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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YEAR IN REVIEW The emergency declaration followed others from across the state.

Officials in neighboring Wright County closed roads May 1 after declaring a state of emergency, but the precautions didn’t stop the virus from penetrating facilities there.

More than 7 million birds were euthanized at infected sites in 2015.

Iowa is the No. 1 egg producing state in the country. Franklin County is home to six commercial poultry producers.

Police tape blocks off a residence located at 621 First St. NE in Hampton Dec. 14. Authorities have charged the home’s owner, Ronald Rand, with First Degree Murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO The Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial was one of many attractions featured at Operation LZ in Forest City. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO

Dennis Carlson, pictured here with his wife, Cathy, served as Iowan of the Day at the state fair on Aug. 18. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO

• COULTER MAN NAMED IOWAN OF THE DAY A lifetime of dedicated community service paid off in a big way this August for Coulter’s Dennis Carlson.

The local volunteer and former conservation director served as Iowan of the Day Aug. 18 at the Iowa State Fair. The award honors individuals who personify the greatness of Iowa with a strong work ethic, loyalty to helping others and an exceptional sense of community pride.

Carlson was Franklin County’s first Iowan of the Day recipient in the award’s 18-year history. He joined a long list of past winners like former Gov. Bob Ray. “You can get honored for something locally, and that’s always great.

But this is such a broader spectrum,�

Carlson said in an Aug. 5 article. “You think to yourself, ‘Now come on, there’s gotta be someone better than me out there for this.’ �

CAL Superintendent Steve Lane nominated Carlson after observing his years of service to the community. Carlson holds educational demonstrations for students at his Learning Tree Lodge, is active in the local ag scene and has also served as a Boy Scout leader, 4-H volunteer and in many other capacities.

Carlson was recognized at the state fair with a ceremony on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. He also received a $200 cash prize, Grandstand tickets and use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart. “It’s just bewildering,� he said.

• VIETNAM VETS FLOCK NORTH IOWA FOR OPERATION LZ Vietnam War veterans from across the country converged on Forest City Aug. 26-30 for a special event aimed at giving them the welcome home they never received.

Operation LZ marked the 40th anniversary of the United States’ exit from Vietnam. The goal of the event was to honor Vietnam-era veterans in a show of appreciation many did not receive when they returned from the war. Organizers estimated between 15,000 and 20,000 guests attended.

Franklin and Cerro Gordo counties were part of Operation LZ’s nine-county core planning committee. Multiple local fire departments took part in the event’s grand opening, which featured a motorcade escorting the Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial along Interstate 35 en route to Forest City.

Firefighters and other well wishers parked their vehicles on overpasses to greet the convoy as it passed through the area.

Operation LZ featured many Vietnam War-era military vehicles, aircraft and other equipment. On Saturday morning, people gathered for a ceremony in front of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, where the names of 58,272 killed or missing soldiers are engraved on black granite.

Guests heard the event’s speakers: Maj. Gen. James Jackson, director of U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration at the Pentagon; Marine Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik from Garner; Vietnam-era veteran Gov. Terry Branstad; and Hanoi Hilton prisoner of war, Lt. Cmdr. Larry Spencer. “You never received the welcome and homecoming you deserved,â€? Branstad said, urging listeners to “do everything we can to correct that mistake that so many citizens made.â€? • HOSPITAL HITS 100-YEAR MILESTONE A year went into planning one of Franklin County’s biggest birthday parties, and it paid off in a big way Sept. 20 during Franklin General Hospital’s centennial celebration.

People filled FGH’s lawn to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the hospital’s original dedication. Three committees worked on the centennial party – the steering, events and history committees. Guests enjoyed food and games in addition to speeches that detailed the hospital’s rich history.

The events committee made efforts to include pieces of different cultures that make up the Franklin County area. Brats and sauerkraut honored the area’s German heritage, while the H-D mariachi band’s performance, tamales and piĂąatas to honored the growing Latino population. “We looked back at our histoA community celebration featuring ry in 100 years and realized how games, food and speakers capped the face of our population had Franklin General Hospital’s year-long changed,â€? said events chair Pat centennial celebration. CHRONICLE Sackville in a Sept. 23 article.

FILE PHOTO Children filled a time capsule during the event. The hospital intends to open it in 2065 when it turns 150 years old. Items included lists of children’s favorite school lunches, predictions for 2065, current events, photos and a centennial historical book.

FGH CEO was confident the hospital would remain a vital part of the Franklin County community. “The hospital has been an important part of this community for 100 years,� he said. “It has been there 24/7, 365 days a year – through the Great Depression and the world wars – it is a proud, important segment of the community.�

• MURDER SHOCKS QUIET HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD An apparent domestic dispute turned deadly Dec. 13 when a local man allegedly murdered his girlfriend inside his Hampton home.

Prosecutors have accused Ronald Lee Rand, 61, Hampton, of shooting his girlfriend, Michelle Key, 51, Waterloo, with a shotgun during an arg u me nt . Ac cording to the criminal compla i nt , R a nd ad mit ted to shooting Key Key when Hampton police arrived on scene in response to a possible suicidal individual.

Rand was charged with First Degree Murder and is being held without bond. His arraignment is set for Jan. 7.

The alleged murder marked Hampton’s first homicide case in 13 years. The allegations shocked residents in Rand’s neighborhood, who described him as a quiet person that kept to himself.

Investigators have released few details on the case, but the criminal complaint shed some light on the events leading up to Rand’s arrest. “I was told by Mr. Rand that he shot and killed the victim,â€? Hampton Police Officer Dave Kelley wrote in the complaint affidavit. “Rand sent a text message to his daughter‌the defendant stated in the message to his daughter that he shot Michelle and told his daughter he was a murderer.â€?

According to the officer’s statement, the victim’s body was discovered when Rand called a friend after becoming suicidal following the incident. When the unnamed individual arrived at the house, he observed the victim’s deceased body and the alleged murder weapon. The statement noted that Rand told police he and Key were arguing prior to the shooting.

Rand will remain in custody until his next court appearance. First Degree Murder is a Class A felony punishable by life in prison.

• LOCAL ELECTIONS CREATE UNEXPECTED EXCITEMENT

North Side Elementary’s gym was packed with classroom material this summer so workers could complete a $1.4 million renovation project.

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• NORTH SIDE GETS NEW LOOK A $1.4 million makeover at North Side Elementary was completed just in the nick of time this August before students returned for the new school year.

Extensive updates were needed at the building to accommodate the kindergarten class’ move from South Side this fall. The project started after classes dismissed in May and continued at a steady clip throughout the summer. Many big-ticket items like a new heating and cooling system, floor tiling, electrical updates and asbestos abatement were completed.

Some large classrooms were split up with new walls to create space for special education programs and other needs. The building’s security system was updated, bathrooms were remodeled and the north entrance was made handicap-accessible. The gravel parking lot on the west side of the building was also expanded. “I cannot say enough about our local contractors,� H-D Superintendent Todd Lettow said in an Aug. 12 article. “They worked hard and were very conscientious. It was kind of neat to have them working with us instead of people from faraway.�

The update project was Phase 1 of a multi-year plan. The district intends to discuss future improvements to increase energy efficiency at North Side, but no official blueprints or time table have been approved.

Lettow believed the North Side renovations would help address classroom space constraints throughout the district, which was the intended goal of the project. The school board investigated other options but ultimately decided they were too costly. “There’s a lot of character in an older building like this, and it’s kind of nice to see it updated,� Lettow said. “It’s great to watch it come to life like again.�

A vote recount and a pair of stalemates provided some sparks this fall during local school board and city council elections.

An impromptu write-in campaign proved successful for Cathy Carlson Sept. 8 when she knocked off declared candidate Tracy Quinones for a spot on the CAL school board. The original tally had Quinones winning the At-Large Director District 30-26, but a recount flipped the result in favor of Carlson 35-31.

Franklin County Auditor Michelle Giddings called the special recount after concerns were raised by citizens and election workers. Some workers weren’t comfortable with their counts, which proved to be a valid concern.

Giddings explained the large discrepancy following the Sept. 14 recount. To vote for a write-in candidate, citizens must fill in the oval next to the write-in category and print the individual’s name. If they don’t fill in the oval, the vote counting machine discards the ballot as incomplete.

Multiple citizens wrote in Carlson’s name but did not mark the oval.

Election workers didn’t consider those ballots during the hand count, instead marking them as no-votes.

However, Giddings said the ballots counted as long as the voter showed clear intent of who they were trying to pick.

The Nov. 3 general election also provided a bit of unexpected excitement.

Write-in candidate Mark Brown was named the winner of Coulter’s mayor race after his name was selected during a special formal procedure Nov. 9. Brown and incumbent Mayor Jim Warwick tied with 16 votes apiece during the election, which forced the Franklin Coun-

ty Board of Supervisors to pick a winner by writing each candidate’s name on a piece of paper and drawing one from a bowl.

The supervisors also determined the winner of a stalemate in Hansell.

Declared candidate Ben McKinney earned a spot on the city council when his name was picked over write-in contender Jess Harlan. Both men received nine votes during the election.

The name draw is standard protocol for municipal election stalemates. The deadlock marked the second-straight election Hansell had a tie for a city council seat.

• KIWANIS CLUB FUNDRAISER BUYS NEW PLAYGROUND FOR HARRIMAN PARK Six months of intense fundraising and extensive planning culminated in one very noticeable upgrade at Harriman Park this summer.

The Kiwanis Club of Hampton’s Harriman Playground Park for Youth (HAPPY) campaign raised more than $111,000 for new playground equipment at the local park.

The additions helped update the area with some much needed equipment, as the old playground was installed nearly 30 years ago and had started to deteriorate. “I always know that the support is there. This is what Hampton does,�

HAPPY Committee chair Karen Schmidt said in a July 29 article. “The community always steps up for every project.�

The HAPPY Committee originally set out to raise $85,000 for the new equipment, but a huge influx of community support pushed the total well passed the initial goal. The additional money helped Kiwanis purchase more equipment and add a sidewalk leading to the playground.

The project received around $35,000 worth of in-kind donations for things like equipment removal, ground materials and other necessities. Committee members also contributed 700 volunteer hours to the project while local residents added 366.

Local volunteers turned out in force Aug. 6-8 to install the equipment during a community build project. A grand opening ceremony was held Sept. 29 to welcome chil-

Local youth turned out in force Sept. 29 during the grand opening ceremony for new playground equipment at Harriman Park.

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dren to the playground for the first time. “While Kiwanis spearheaded this project, it really was a project of the entire Hampton community,�

Schmidt said. “It’s pretty exciting.�

Correction A pull quote used on the front page of last week’s Chronicle was incorrectly attributed to CAL Superintendent Steve Lane. The quote was from Hampton-Dumont Superintendent Todd Lettow.

The quote was, “There’s nothing wrong with being held accountable, because that helps you dig into a problem to figure out how you can get better. But in this particular situation, it’s probably doing more harm than it is good because we already knew this stuff.�

The Chronicle regrets the error.

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New year, same challenges for Iowa Legislature Each New Year brings with it hope, challenges and the unknown. 2016 is no different, and that’s certainly true at the Statehouse in Des Moines.

Strong rhetoric from Republicans and Democrats has heated up recently in anticipation of this year’s General Assembly. Then again, one could argue it never stopped after 2015’s overtime session. Multiple issues like education funding, water quality and Medicaid management are poised to create fireworks yet again this year. Add shrinking revenue growth and a hurting agriculture sector into the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for one interesting year.

K-12 education funding could once again prove to be a thorn in the Legislature’s side this year. The issue forced lawmakers to stay in Des Moines an extra month last year, but much of their work was nullified when Gov. Terry Branstad vetoed $55.7 million in one-time funding for Iowa’s schools. That rankled legislators on both sides of the aisle, as it was a key piece to last year’s budget compromise.

Many of the same hostilities that surfaced following Branstad’s decision could create an even deeper divide at the capitol this year. However, Senate Democrats and House Republicans need to approach the issue with an open mind and bipartisan attitude. Many onlookers felt both sides were over ambitious during 2015’s budget battle, and it’s clear a more soothed tone is needed as the state stares down reduced revenue estimates.

According to the Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference, the state will collect around $7.04 billion in tax revenue for the current fiscal year. That’s nearly $9 million less than the group’s assessment in October. Estimates peg next year’s growth to be around $21 million less than earlier projections, which will no doubt force lawmakers to budget accordingly as they look ahead. Legislators can avoid certain issues last year by heading into budgeting sessions with realistic goals. You can’t expect K-12 education to get a 5 percent funding hike each year, just as you can’t cut state aid to near impracticable levels. Lawmakers should approach the issue with sensible proposals before digging in their heels for the second-straight session.

Other ongoing battles over Medicaid reform and statewide water quality could return to the Legislature’s agenda in 2016. While issues with last year’s managed Medicaid legislation might work themselves out in the court system, lawmakers have a chance to address water pollution by approving a proposal that failed to gain momentum in 2015.

The Legislature previously discussed generating more revenue for statewide conservation projects through the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.

Lawmakers suggested raising the state’s 6 percent sales tax by 3/8 of a penny to generate between $120-$180 million for the special account, which was approved by 63 percent of voters in 2010. However, it has never been funded. Properly financing programs like the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund has the potential to create conservation projects that lead to improved water quality.

The issue has been a hot topic over the past five years and only promises to continue as water woes continue across the state.

It will be interesting to see what 2016 has in store for Iowa politics. We already know it will start out with a bang thanks to the presidential caucus, but the General Assembly could provide even more bang for our buck. It appears ongoing political drama will once again spill over into the New Year when the book shuts on 2015.

For Iowans, some things never change.

Ten Films of 2015 It’s that time of year again. The magical time between Christmas and the New Year where nothing is happening, forcing all those in my profession to reflect on the last 12 months.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s good to look back, and people love lists.

2015 has been a strange year for movies. There weren’t a lot of big titles this year, but the big ones were really big. As usual, this is not a list of the best movies of the year. Some of them I thought were pretty great, others less so, but still worthy of note.

ANT-MAN Marvel Studio’s official end to their Phase Two project turned out to be the little movie that could. In development since before Robert Downy, Jr., turned Iron Man into a household name, the story behind getting “Ant-Man” to the big screen is as interesting as the movie itself.

“Ant-Man” was always a long shot for stardom. Though he’s a founding member of The Avengers, the character has never had the level of exposure icons like Captain America and Thor received. When director Edgar Wright, the comedic genius behind “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” walked off the movie after one too many conflicts of creative differences, many wondered if Marvel Studios would see their first major flop.

Instead, Peyton Reed, a director not really known for anything other than some TV work and a handful of romantic comedies, took over the project and came out with a perfectly enjoyable movie.

Now, granted, “Ant-Man” was probably aided by low expectations.

Sure, the plot is virtually identical to the first Iron Man movie, with the addition of some heist movie elements, but nobody goes to a Marvel movie to see something original.

They go to see something fun, and “Ant-Man” delivered.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON On the opposite end of the expectation spectrum we have “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

Joss Whedon’s first Avengers movie remains one of my favorites, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t fairly predictable. Like all first outings in a super-hero franchise, it takes its cues directly from the source material. The formula of super-heroes crossing paths and fighting each other, only to resolve their differences and join forces against the real villain is a longstanding tradition. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

It’s not until the second movie of the franchise that comic-book adaptations are really allowed to experiment with the unexpected. That’s what Whedon did.

Unlike its predecessor, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” isn’t the climax to a multi-movie story arc and it doesn’t need to follow the expected story beats of a typical comic adaptation. It’s just an Avengers movie.

Sure, there’s the obligator y world-ending threat and the Hulk fights one of his allies again, but it’s nice to see the Avengers in a movie that you don’t know exactly what to expect before you get into the theater.

INSIDE OUT I have to admit, I didn’t love “Inside Out.” It’s not a bad movie. It’s not even bad for a Pixar movie, which I hold to considerably higher standards.

But “Inside Out” just didn’t grab me like it did so many others. I couldn’t figure out what its message was supposed to be, which is not a great sign

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Travis Fischer for a movie that’s literally about exploring emotions.

As usual for Pixar films, the jokes were great and there was at least one part that made me tear up a bit, but I spent a lot more time in this movie being bored than I expected.

JUPITER ASCENDING “Jupiter Ascending” is not a great movie, but it gets an ‘A’ for effort.

Mostly for the simple fact that it’s just about the only movie on this list that isn’t a sequel or an adaptation of an existing property.

It’s an interesting phenomenon. From an objective standpoint, “Jupiter Ascending” is not that different from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in quality. Both movies are space fantasy dramas with questionable plots and acting. But while the new Star Wars movie is currently making all the money in the world, “Jupiter Ascending” passed by largely unnoticed.

I’m guilty of ignoring this movie myself. While I will no doubt see Star Wars at least once more in theaters, I did nothing to support a new potential sci-fi universe.

Perhaps that will be my New Year’s resolution.

JURASSIC WORLD I didn’t think this many people still cared about dinosaurs.

Before Star Wars snatched it away, “Jurassic World” briefly held the record for best opening weekend.

A surprising turnaround for a franchise that had long since lost any of the good will Stephen Spielberg built with the first movie.

After two disappointing sequels, it was hard to believe that the story of Chris Pratt and his raptor sidekicks would be anything but an entertaining train wreck. However, I was pleasantly surprised.

Given the choice, I’d still watch the first movie, but I’d pick “Jurassic World” over either of the other sequels.

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD OK, enough with the mediocre films for a bit. Let’s talk about something that was actually good.

What’s not to love about this movie? It’s an hour-long car chase with gun fights, brutal deaths, a fire tornado and one crazy pale fanatic whose only job is to play guitar on top of a truck.

More impor tantly, “Mad Max: Fury Road” is a rare gem in this day and age: A critically and financially successful Rated R movie. In a time where most studios are unwilling to release a movie that goes higher than a PG-13, “Mad Max: Fury Road” serves as a reminder that there is still a market for action movies with adult content.

TERMINATOR: GENYSIS Speaking of franchises that have been neutered by PG-13 ratings, “Terminator: Genisys” ended up being exactly as dumb as its name suggested.

The time travel element of the

Terminator franchise has always been somewhat inconsistent, but I’m not sure even the writers of this movie knew what they were doing when they wrote this mess. If they did, they didn’t bother telling the audience.

At the height of their arrogance, the writers left several sub-plots dangling, expecting the audience to come back for the next installment for answers. Instead, the movie flopped so hard it’s doubtful that the next installment will happen.

Foreshadowing is fine, but your movies have to be able to stand on their own.

THE HATEFUL EIGHT I’m cheating here because I haven’t actually seen “The Hateful Eight,” but it was this or “Pitch Perfect 2.”

From what I’m hearing from friends who have seen it, this is Quentin Tarantino at his finest. Like “Reservoir Dogs,” the bulk of the movie is simply a large number of exaggerated characters talking and, I assume, occasionally killing each other.

Tarantino is an acquired taste, but if you like sharp dialogue and tense stand-offs, it’s hard to do better.

SPECTRE The Daniel Craig era of the James Bond series has been an unusual one. When “Casino Royale” rebooted the character, it dropped most of the fantastic tropes the franchise had become known for in favor of emulating other spy thrillers of the time. No more exploding pens and death lasers. This was a serious, more realistic James Bond.

However, st a r t i ng with “Skyfall,” the series started to revert back to its former self. With “Spectre,” that transformation is all but complete. The cars have machine guns and the watches explode. The bad guys love to monologue and have absurdly villainous lairs.

Daniel Craig is apparently contracted for one more Bond film. I fully expect a parachute with the British Flag at some point in the next installment.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS And last, but not least, Star Wars.

I find more flaws in the film as time tempers my initial excitement, but that’s OK. My main interest in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was never in the film itself as much as the possibilities it opens for other media.

After all, Episode II and III are deservedly panned, but those two movies set the stage for a six-season television series and countless comic books that feature some of the best stories in the franchise.

Episode VII was an OK movie on its own, but its greater contribution will be all the new stories it will inspire down the road. I’m particularly looking forward to the ones about my new favorite character, Poe Dameron, not to mention the villainous Kylo Ren. And that’s my annual movie recap. Stay tuned next week as we go from looking back to looking forward for what to keep an eye out for in 2016.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and can’t wait for 2016.

As we start a new calendar, it is tradition to make a New Year’s resolution. With just a single goal, the task is less daunting and easier to focus on; thus achievable. Usually we procrastinate for a long time in order to enjoy the luxury of our vice as long as possible, but still feel good about ourselves as we finally give up smoking, get more exercise or call our moms more often.

Whatever it is, the New Year presents us with a golden opportunity. My hope is that all you people out there with great ideas resolve to share it in the public sphere through a letter to the editor.

The letters are the most read section of every paper. It doesn’t take special training or exceptional skill to utter an opinion that can eventually have an effect on the world. Press releases from organizations or government dominate the media while ordinary people sit back and take it.

What if the Jews and their friends in 1930’s Germany had spoken up right from the start of their oppression?

If you have already achieved perfection in every other area, make a resolution to write a letter to the editor when you have something useful to share.

Below is a letter I sent to Iowa Farmer Today last week.

Dear editor, The “Signs of the Season” photo feature in the Dec. 19 IFT was a nice departure from everyday news features. Thanks. But I’d like to add a caption to the picture of the eagles on the soybean field. Let’s call it: “Survivors.”

The eagles stand with wind turbines in the background. Wind turbines kill 573,000 birds (including 83,000 raptors such as eagles) and 888,000 bats per year in the United States.

Promoters of wind energy boast of about 25 percent of our electricity coming from wind. With 40 percent being forecast in 2020 that means 40 percent of our electrical energy will be overpriced for Iowans in less than four years.

You don’t think it is overpriced?

Take these quotes and think for yourself: “I will do anything that is basically covered by the law to reduce Berkshire’s tax rate. For example, on wind energy, we get a tax credit if we build a lot of wind farms.

That’s the only reason to build them.

They don’t make sense without the tax credit,” said Warren Buffet, at Berkshire Hathaway’s 2014 annual meeting. Berkshire’s MidAmerican Energy has $5.6 billion invested in windmills.

Harold Prior, executive director of the Iowa Wind Energy Association, in 2013 said if Congress kills the wind-tax credit, “they’re getting into the business of picking winners and losers, which is what they say they don’t want to do.” See the irony?

I’ve called and left messages to these people asking them what petroleum subsidies they speak of that justify wind power subsidies. Repeated tries brought no response, so I looked into it myself. One obvious oil subsidy is military protection.

The cost of this intrusion in the market has been horrific, with hundreds of thousands of lives lost and trillions of taxpayer dollars squandered.

With such devastating consequences from these policies, why wouldn’t alternative energy advocates lobby to stop the carnage instead of piling on more handouts?

The unseen cost of petroleum subsidies is the delay of alternate source development because of taxpayer protection of a business that should have had that cost reflected in consumer prices. Shifting costs of petroleum products from the market to taxpayers keeps oil artificially low, reducing incentive to seek new energy sources.

A friend reminded me of the other subsidy, the Oil Depletion Allowance. This long-term scam saddles taxpayers with the cost of oil as a dwindling resource. The oil industry brought out the tired old national security and energy independence story to put this over on us, just like alternative energy scammers do today.

Every time we turn around these windmills are deified, even at super extravagant, overpriced rest areas.

It is a shame Iowans are so easily conned. It is just one more chapter in a long running story of trade associations lining their member’s pockets at the expense of (I hate the term, but) working families.

Sincerely, Fritz As always, you can contact me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com or visit my blog at www.alternativebyfritz.com.

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FUNDING THE FUTURE The recently established Windsor Theatre Endowment Fund received its first commercial contribution last week with this $500 check from Farmers Mutual Insurance Association.

Pictured are Windsor manager Jim Davies and Georgia Johnson. NICK PEDLEY/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

• Fundraising campaign underway for Windsor Theatre upgrades

BY NICK PEDLEY A new endowment fund hopes to raise a significant amount of capital for improvements at a local historic landmark.

The Windsor Theater Development Corporation recently established the Windsor Theatre Endowment Fund with the help of two regional betterment foundations. It alHOW TO DONATE lows the group to use tax-deTax-deductible doductible donations to estabnations can be made lish a special savings account by writing a check to that collects interest over the Windsor Theatre time, which will eventually Endowment Fund, or be used for specific purposes by credit card at www. like building restorations and franklinccf.org. Mail other needs. checks to the Franklin “We left it kind of openCounty Community ended just in case something Foundation, 425 Ceelse might come up, but we dar St., Suite 310, Wacreated it more for the buildterloo, Iowa 50701. ing because it’s 100 years Donations can also old,” said theater manager be made in honor of a Jim Davies. “We’re excited loved one. about it.”

The fund was established through the Community Foundation of Franklin County and its affiliate, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNI). Donations to the endowment fund are eligible to receive a 25 percent state tax credit in addition to the federal deduction for charitable gifts through the Endow Iowa program.

The Windsor board is currently in the process of collecting $10,000, which is the CFNI’s minimum amount

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for endowment funds.

“If you’re going to start an endowment, you need a fair amount of money,” Davies explained.

“It also took a fair amount of paperwork to set this up, so you don’t just want to raise $500 and end up not coming up with enough money.”

The fundraising campaign is already off to good start.

The Windsor board intends to use more than $5,000 donated from the Old Time Country Hoedown and Old Fashioned Sing-Along to get half way to the initial goal.

“Ideally, we want to raise so much more than that,” Davies said.

The fund received its first commercial contribution Dec. 22 when Farmers Mutual Insurance Association donated $500. Davies said the board of directors has discussed hosting a kickoff event for the fundraising campaign, but a date hasn’t been set.

The theater manager was cautiously optimistic about the endowment fund’s potential for future growth.

“Hopefully it will still be in existence 100 years from now when we’re all gone,” Davies said. “But until we’ll get the interest built up, we won’t be able to do much.”

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015

Officials revive plan to boost local conservation law enforcement

BY NICK PEDLEY A plan that would make local conservation department employees part-time sheriff’s deputies got new life last week when state officials gave it their stamp of approval.

Representatives from the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) approved a request that would tweak the job descriptions for Franklin County Conservation’s four employees. Director Jason Gooder is hoping to make staff members parttime sheriff’s deputies so they can enforce outdoor recreation laws in Franklin County, however, certain regulations would have essentially disallowed the plan by denying the employees IPERS benefits due to their dual status.

The news was announced Dec. 21 at the board of supervisors’ meeting, but Gooder followed up with IPERS officials to plead his case. The conservation department will now have to amend employees’ official job descriptions to include information detailing their part-time status with the sheriff’s office.

“We’re excited about it,” Gooder said. “We were pretty disappointed when were told we couldn’t do it.”

The plan was prompted by multiple reports of illegal hunting, fish-

ing and other infractions at local parks and wildlife areas this year.

Gooder believed an increased police presence would help curb unlawful activity, but only sheriff’s deputies and law enforcement officers from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can currently enforce outdoor recreation rules. Oftentimes, officers are unable to respond to calls because they’re busy or too far away.

Gooder hoped that would eventually change if the plan continues to progress. He said he’s currently working on paperwork and other procedural steps, and department employees will also have to complete a certification course at Hawkeye Community College in the near future.

On Monday, the Franklin County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution that allows conservation employees to carry weapons while on duty. The policy change moved the department one step closer to its goal of increased law enforcement at county parks and wildlife areas.

“Hopefully it’s soon depending on how this whole thing works out, but we might have to wait until next winter,” he said. “That’s just an assumption right now, but we’ll just have to wait and see.”

are Dean Hamilton, Koch, Howard Hamilton, Richtsmeier, Bottke, Paullus, Nickson and Muhlenbruch.

Mark Johansen presents the Lat imer Communit y Ser v ice Award to Kent Mollenbeck during the organizations Christmas banquet on Dec. 18. The award is given to the individual who has contributed time and effort to activities in Latimer. Mollenbeck is Community Club president and has organized many of its events.

Christmas dinner guests of David and Judy Dannen were Mark and Julie Dannen and son Josh of Sheffield and Deb and Randy Meyer, Ashley and Eric, of rural Sheffield.

son of Hampton. The occasion was to celebrate the fifth birthday of Alex Thompson.

Jedediah Morgan, who recently finished Army training in Kentucky and Toby James Morgan home from basic training in the Marine Corp in San Diego are home for a visit with Russell and Jackie Morgan and Deb Morgan and grandmother, Loretta Morgan, and grandparents Helen and Ron Peyton. Jed will be going to Washington and T.J. will be going to Florida.

by Joyce Schomburg of Sioux City, was also a Christmas weekend guest at the Brown home.

Fifty Years Ago December 30, 1965 The membership committee of the First Christian Church will again hoft the equarterly church family breakfast, Sunday, January 2. Serving will begin at 8:15 a.m. All members and friends are invited. The purpose of the breakfast is for fellowship among church families and friends. The committee in charge includes Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jensen, Mrs. Theo. R. Smith, Mrs. Bill Aagesen, Mrs. John Botts, Wilbur Miller and Eddie VanEvery, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar White, Mr. and Mrs. James White and Patti, Mr. and Mrs. Preston White and Donavon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richard drove to Des Moines, Christmas Day and visited in the Dalton White home.

Miss Lois Brown of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Hampton, is spending the holidays with her brother, J. Verald Brown and family. Mrs. Brown’s mother, Mrs. V.K. Berger,

Forty Years Ago January 1, 1976 Bernie the Basset Hound may not be feeling too “happy New Yearish” at this point from the looks of his antics on New Year’s Eve—empty bottle, noise makers, serpentine, overturned glass, and “hung-over” eyes.

But then, what Basset Hound doesn’t have “hung over” eyes. Bernie belongs to the Larry Gilchrist family and isn’t really a sauce-hound, but he looks the part. Happy New Year from the Hampton Chronicle and Times.

Mrs. Thyra Oleson and Arlyn Oleson accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Allen Tesdahl of Clarion to Guthrie Center Friday where they held the Oleson Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oleson and family on Saturday and returned home Saturday evening.

Miss Susan Eilers spent Monday and Tuesday at the home of her cousin, Rhonda Eisentrager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eisentrager, at Dumont.

Thirty Years Ago January 2, 1986 Franklin County’s Supervisors Thursday elected Ben Van Hove of rural Hampton chairman of the board

for 1986. It is the first time a Democrat has served in that capacity.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Woodley of Geneva and his mother, Mrs. Berniece Woodley of Hampton were Sunday afternoon guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Woodley Sunday, Dec. 22.

Dr. Mick and Carol Snell of Hampton announce the birth of a son, Jared James, born Dec. 12 at Franklin General Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and has a 20-month-old brother, Ryan. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lake, LeMars, and Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Snell of Clear Lake.

Twenty Years Ago December 28, 1995 Jackson-Van Horn VFW Post 5227 of Hampton recognized its 50th year anniversary Dec. 20. Post commander Stan Nickson receives a certificate of commemoration from Third District VFW Commander Donald Gilber. Members of the post include: Ed Koch, Howard Hamilton, Carl Richtsmeier and chaplain Chuck Crabb, and junior vice commander Dean Hamilton, Harold Bottke, Keith Paullus, commander Stan Nickson, Third District VFW Commander Donald Gilbert, adjutant Howard Muhlenbruch, Howard Juncker and quartermaster Jack Reysack, Charter and 50-year members, who also helped organize the post,

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Ten Years Ago December 28, 2005 Hampton’s only downtown public Christmas display is looking brand new, thanks to the talents of a Guttenburg native now living near Geneva. “I saw the article in the newspaper that they were wanting volunteers to paint the nativity scene,” said Tabatha Hillers. “My grandmother and aunt own a lawn ornament shop in Northeast Iowa.

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Five Years Ago December 29, 2010 Members of county high school chorales and the Franklin Chorale accompany Simon Estes and ISU vocalist Jesse Donner at the Roots and Wings Tour kickoff in March at Church of the Living Word.

David Wohlford, Geneva, received the Franklin County Farm Bureau recognition award. He was presented the award at IFBF meeting Dec. 1 in Des Moines.

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HAMPTON POLICE Monday, December 21: • Officers received 5 calls for service.

• 12:42 a.m.: Officers arrested Jeremiah Franklin Houk, 34, of Hampton in the 100 block of 1st St. NW, for third degree attempted burglary and possession of burglary tools.

• 11:10 a.m.: Officers took a report of a dog at large in the 10 block of 1st Ave. NW. • 1:14 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 400 block of 3rd Ave. SW. • 2:29 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of 4th Ave. SE. • 4:06 p.m.: Officers received a dog complaint in the 10 block of 1st St. NW. Tuesday, December 22: • Officers received 8 calls for service.

• 12 a.m.: Officers took a report of shoplifters at 808 4th St. SE. • 2:55 a.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 1000 block of N. Federal St. • 9:34 a.m.: Officers received a request to assist with a funeral procession.

• 11:27 a.m.: Officers investigated a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of 4th St. NE and 3rd Ave. NE. A vehicle driven by Margaret Hearn, Hampton, sustained an estimated $4,000 in damages. A vehicle driven by Parker Allen, Hampton, sustained an estimated $3,000 in damages Hearn was cited for failure to yield upon entering a thru highway.

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• 3:46 p.m.: Officers received a report of a hit and run accident in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NE. • 5:18 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 1000 block of 4th St. NE. • 6:12 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 700 block of 8th St. SW. • 8:06 p.m.: Officers assisted another department in the 400 block of 4th St SE. Wednesday, December 23: • Officers received 4 calls for service.

Among the calls was a request for fingerprints to be taken.

• 7:15 a.m.: Officers assisted another agency with an injured deer in the 800 block of Mallard Ave. • 2:01 p.m.: Officers were called to a disturbance in the 500 block of 4th Ave. SE. • 2:50 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel at 511 N. Federal St. Thursday, December 24: • Officers received six calls for service.

• 6:42 a.m.: Officers took a report of vandalism to a vehicle at 206 12th Ave. NE. • 10:40 a.m.: Officers took a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Highways 3 and 65.

• 11:39 a.m.: Officers took a report of an item found on 4th St. NE. • 1:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a civil matter in the 400 block of 2nd St. SE. • 3:11 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 700 block of 2nd St. SE.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF Monday, December 21: • Deputies received 15 calls for service.

Among the calls were a report of a controlled burn and three false 9-1-1 calls.

• 5:19 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of 170th St., Alexander.

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• 7:42 p.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 900 block of Glendale Park Dr. Friday, December 25: • Officers received 5 calls for service.

Among the calls was a request for fingerprints.

• 3:40 a.m.: Officers arrested Tauni Ranea Martin, 31, of Hampton, and Martin Zaragoza, 24, of Hampton, at the FGH Clinic for violations of a no contact order.

• 12:50 p.m.: Officers took a snowmobile complaint.

• 6:38 p.m.: Officers took a report of a dog at large at 720 4th Ave. SE. • 7:32 p.m.: Officers took a report of a disturbance in the 300 block of 1st Ave. NE. • 9:43 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop. Officers arrested Jovany C. Juarez, 28, of Hampton, for possession of drug paraphernalia, no drivers license, no insurance, registration violation, and forgery, a Class D felony. He was held to appear.

Saturday, December 26: • Officers received 3 calls for service.

• 4:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a disturbance at 109 Windsor Blvd. Officers arrested Austin Ross, of Cedar Rapids, and Brett Ubben, of Hampton, for disorderly conduct.

• 1:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a disturbance in the 1700 block of Central Ave. E. • 2:37 p.m.: Officers performed an open door check.

Sunday, December 27: • Officers received 4 calls for service.

• 1:49 a.m.: Officers received a report of a vehicle parked in the center of the road in the 200 block of 3rd Ave. NW. • 8:40 a.m.: Officers arrested Hermelando Pacheco Mendez, 31, of Hampton, in the 400 block of 12th Ave. NW for driving under suspension and no SR22 insurance.

• 12:15 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with an officer regarding a case in the 100 block of 5th St. SW. • 2:22 p.m.: Officer took a report of a cat being found at 902 2nd Ave. SE.

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• 8:01 a.m.: Deputies assisted a disabled vehicle.

• 8:08 a.m.: Deputies took a report off a vehicle off the roadway.

• 8:25 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a found dog.

• 8:51 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner.

• 9:17 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a theft by check.

• 11:10 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a request to watch for s semi pulling a grain bin.

• 12:47 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 3:34 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in Bradford.

• 5:56 p.m.: Deputies performed a residence check on Oak St. in Latimer.

• 6:46 p.m.: Deputies performed a welfare check in the 1000 block of Hardin Road, Ackley.

Tuesday, December 22: • Deputies received 11 calls for service.

Among the calls was a report of a controlled burn.

• 1:20 a.m.: Deputies arrested Patrick Todd Kelly, 52 of Iowa Falls, for felon in possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 9:06 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist.

• 9:34 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 10:07 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency regarding a disabled vehicle.

• 10:10 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a street sign down in Hampton.

• 10:31 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a civil issue.

• 11:27 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police with an accident.

• 2:19 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Hardin County Jail, Eldora.

• 4:14 p.m.: Deputies received a report of an unattended death in the 1500 block of Highway 65, Hampton.

• 5:39 p.m.: Deputies took a traffic complaint near the northbound 134 mile marker of I-35, Hardin County.

Wednesday, December 23: • Deputies received 18 calls for service.

• 12:20 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 2:09 a.m.: Deputies took a traffic complaint.

• 7:24 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint at Highway 65 and Skinny Patton’s Corner, Hampton.

• 7:46 a.m.: Deputies received a report of an animal on the roadway in the 800 block of Mallard Ave. • 8:05 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in Latimer.

• 10:06 a.m.: Deputies performed a welfare check on 117th St. in Latimer.

• 12:44 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a suspicious person in the 1300 block of Quail Ave., Hampton.

• 1:43 p.m.: Deputies received a report of an attempted false pretenses matter on 160th St., Latimer.

• 2:26 p.m.: Deputies took a report of debris on the roadway in the 700 block of Highway 3.

• 3:45 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a vehicle in the ditch near the southbound 165 mile marker of I-35.

• 3:52 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in the southbound lane of I-35 just north of the Highway 3 exit.

• 4:37 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a white van in the ditch near Mallard Ave. and 75th St., Bradford.

• 5:28 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in the northbound median of I-35 near the 173 mile marker.

• 5:35 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of W. Ellsworth St., Dows.

• 6:54 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 200 block of Mallard Ave., Bradford.

• 7:44 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 200 block of 160th St., Alexander.

• 11:04 p.m.: Deputies assisted another agency.

• 11:36 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a traffic complaint.

Thursday, December 24: • Deputies received 11 calls for service.

• 1:28 a.m.: Deputies took a report of an alarm in the 2400 block of Highway 65, Sheffield. Deemed unfounded.

• 1:45 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a misc. civil matter in the 200 block of Taft St., Coulter.

• 5:53 a.m.: Deputies forwarded a call to the Iowa State Patrol.

• 8:45 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a loose mini horse at 820 30th St., Burdette.

• 9:18 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 11:38 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist.

• 12:55 p.m.: Deputies took a report of a loose mini horse in the 200 block of Heather Ave., Alden.

• 1:13 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 7:42 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police with a medical call in the 900 block of Glendale Park Dr. • 7:52 p.m.: Deputies forwarded a call to the Iowa State Patrol.

• 10:06 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

SECTION A • HAMPTON CHRONICLE Friday, December 25: • Deputies received 13 calls for service.

Among the calls were 2 false 9-1-1 calls • 3:35 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in booking Martin Zaragoz, 24, of Hampton, for violation of a no contact order. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 3:47 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in booking Tauni Ranea Martin, 31, of Hampton, for violation of a no contact order. She was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 10:26 a.m.: Deputies dispatched state troopers to a disabled vehicle report.

• 11:25 a.m.: Deputies were calls to a family dispute.

• 1:02 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to serve time.

• 1:10 p.m.: Deputies were called to a domestic matter.

• 5:32 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police with a dog at large.

• 6:23 p.m.: Deputies dispatched medical personnel to a medical call at the Dumont Wellness Center.

• 7:32 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police with an unwanted subject at a residence in the 300 block of 1st Ave NE. • 9:50 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in booking Jovany Juarez Casarruhas, 28, of Hampton, for possession of drug paraphernalia, forgery, no insurance, registration violation, and no driver’s license. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 10:25 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel at 102 S. Lincoln St., Sheffield.

Saturday, December 26: • Deputies received 16 calls for service.

Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call.

• 4:10 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 4:15 a.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter at 1728 Spruce Ave., Hampton.

• 4:19 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Austin Ross, 20, of Cedar Rapids, for disorderly conduct.

• 4:22 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Brett Ubben, 26, of Hampton, for disorderly conduct.

• 6:25 a.m.: Deputies were called to a personal injury accident where a mini van was in the ditch.

• 10:06 a.m.: Deputies forwarded a call to state radio.

• 10:45 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a disabled vehicle.

• 11:16 a.m.: Deputies took a report of prank calls.

• 1:05 p.m.: Deputies assisted a tow truck with an abandoned vehicle.

• 1:07 p.m.: Deputies were called to the FGH Emergency Room where they assisted medical staff with a subject.

• 2:37 p.m.: Deputies assisted with an open door.

• 4:13 p.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter.

• 4:14 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 6:06 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 6:24 p.m.: Deputies were called to an open door in the 100 block of Oakwood Dr., Sheffield.

Sunday, December 27: • Deputies received 9 calls for service.

• 1:34 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 8:53 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Hermelando Pacheco Mendez, 32, of Hampton, for driving while suspended and no SR 22 insurance. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 2:45 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 3:01 p.m.: Subject reported damage to a fence.

• 3:16 p.m.: Deputies were called to a simple assault.

• 4:44 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel.

• 6:42 p.m.: Deputies were called to a civil dispute in the 600 block of Gilman St., Sheffield.

• 8:01 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of Bennett Dr., Sheffield.

• 10:11 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint.

Monday, December 28: • Deputies received two calls for service prior to 5 a.m. • 2:42 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 4:41 a.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF Monday, December 21: • Officers assisted with a medical call.

• 12:10 p.m.: Officers transported a subject.

• 3:25 p.m.: Officers took a vandalism report n the 1000 block of Railroad St. • 4:59 p.m.: Officers arrested Matthew Pies, 37, of Aplington, in the 1000 block of Howard St., Aplington, and charged him with trafficking stolen weapons, a Class D Felony.

• 8:32 p.m.: Officers arrested Jarred Carpenter, 28, of Greene, in the 200 block of S. 2nd St., on a charge of do-

mestic abuse assault following an assault/fight. Carpenter was held for court.

Tuesday, December 22: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with five medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 4:58 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Cedar Ave. and Highway 3.

• 5:25 p.m.: Officers were called to a cardeer property damage accident near the intersection of 120th St. and Highway 14.

• 6:30 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report.

• 7:27 p.m.: Officers arrested Drew Johnson, 34, of Clarksville, on a Butler County warrant following a traffic stop near the intersection of S. Adams St. and W. Superior St. • 10:30 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault in the 400 block of Parriott St., Aplington.

• 11:32 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 200 block of S. 2nd St., Greene.

Wednesday, December 23: • Officers executed 4 traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 12:02 a.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Butler Center Road and Highway 14, Allison.

• 10:49 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter west of Aplington on Highway 57.

• 4:02 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 28400 block of Douglas Ave., Aplington.

• 4:19 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 160th St. and Highway 14, Greene.

• 4:32 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 200 block of Elm St. • 4:52 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 230th St. and Douglas Ave, Dumont.

• 5:15 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report.

Thursday, December 24: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with three medical calls, assisted two motorists, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 2:12 a.m.: Officers took a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of 280th St. and Temple Ave. • 5:01 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Evergeen Ave. and Highway 3.

• 12:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 220th St. and Evergreen Ave. • 2:29 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Jay Ave. Friday, December 25: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 10:44 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 27600 block of Temple Ave. • 5:44 p.m.: Officers arrested with Daniel Vining, 50, of Greene, in the 200 block of W. Traer St., on a charge of second degree criminal mischief following a report that he had been in the Bridgeway Convenience Store and had done a lot of damage.

• 11:21 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 500 block of Parriott St. Officers were unable to locate.

Saturday, December 26: • Officers executed two traffic stop and assisted with a medical call.

• 5:08 a.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and Union Ave, Clarksville.

• 10:36 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident just west of New Hartford.

• 11:07 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter on Highway 3 west of Shell Rock.

• 11:33 a.m.: Officers took a vandalism report in the 100 block of W. Superior St., Clarksville.

• 8:06 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 21500 block of Highway 14.

• 9:16 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of Main St. • 9:59 p.m.: Officers arrested Joshua Vance, 33, of Clarksville, and charged him with public intoxication. He was held for court.

Sunday, December 27: • Officers executed a traffic stop assisted with two medical calls and assisted a motorist.

• 1:40 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Franklin Ave. and East Side.

• 7:10 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 28100 block of Temple Ave. • 11:43 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Glen Hall Road.

Monday, December 28: • Officers assisted with five medical calls prior to 7:51 a.m.

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OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015

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James Hensley

Neil Martin Anderson

Siegbert “Sieg� Kling

James A. Hensley, 56, of Sheffield, died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Neil Martin Anderson of Greensboro, Georgia died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, 10 short weeks after his wife, Barbara Nall Anderson.

The funeral was held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, Eatonton, GA. Family received visitors at 2 p.m at the church, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, don’t vote for Hillary, or send a donation to Lake Oconee Lutheran Church Debt Reduction Fund.

Neil Anderson A reception in celebration of Pap’s life was held at the Linger Longer Steakhouse at the Oconee Golf Course Club House adjacent to the Ritz Carlton on Lake Oconee Trail following the service. The McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, GA, was in charge of arrangements.

Neil was born in Boone, on May 2, 1937, to the late Leona Larson Anderson and Wilbert Martin Anderson. Neil graduated from Algona High School in Algona, in 1955 and then from The University of Iowa in 1959. He served his country in the United States Army Reserve from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964. He married Barbara Nall 1937-2015 on June 11, 1960 in New Orleans and moved to Nashville, Tennessee Services: where he worked for more than 20 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28 years for NLT, rising to Senior ExLake Oconee Lutheran ecutive Vice President. In 1984, they Church, Eatonton, GA moved to Atlanta, Georgia where Arrangements by: he finished his career working for The McCommons Funeral Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, retiring Home, Greensboro, GA in 1996. Neil was a member of the Society of Actuaries, Southeastern Actuaries Conference and Leadership Nashville. In 2000, they moved to Greensboro, Georgia where Neil was an active member at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church for 15 years.

Neil, or Pap as he was known by family, loved to play golf and fish, although he’d be the first to say he did neither one very well. He was an avid reader, viewer of FOX News, and was the resident chef at all family gatherings.

Pap is survived by sister, Joyce Holcomb, of Estes Park, CO; son, Keith Anderson, of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Sally Anderson Rosenlund, (Brad) of Richmond, VA; former daughter-in-law Debbie Anderson, of Atlanta, GA; and grandchildren: Stacey Rosenlund Stephens (Patrick), Erin Rosenlund, Sarah Anderson, and William Anderson.

Pap was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Barb, and his brother, James Anderson.

The family thanks Betty Jones for her friendship and the great care she provided to both Neil and Barb.

Siegbert “Sieg� Kling, 76, of Rochester, Minn., died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at the Veterans Home in Minneapolis, Minn.

Siegbert Kling Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

He was born February 14, 1939, in Gross-Friedrichsdorf, Germany, to Hermann and Ella Gertrude (Heldt) Kling. Sieg was united in marriage to Diana Pralle on August 20, 1977, in Hampton. He worked as Director of International Sales.

Sieg served his country in the United 1939-2015 States Army from 1959 to 1963. He Services: was a member of Redeemer Luther10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30 an Church in Rochester, Minnesota.

Trinity Lutheran Church, He enjoyed Octoberfest festivities Hampton and entertaining family and friends.

Burial: Sieg is survived by his wife, Hampton Cemetery, Diana Kling, of Rochester, MinHampton nesota; daughter, Lindsey (Alex) Arrangements by: Haagensen, of Jordon, MinnesoSietsema-Vogel Funeral ta; grandchildren: Tyson David Home, Hampton Haagensen and Alivia Grace Haagensen, of Jordan, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tyson Charles; brother, Rudiger; and sister, Ingrid.

Marcus Baier Marcus Marvin Baier, 61, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at the Grand JiVante Nursing Home in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iowa Falls. Cremation and burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Marcus Baier Memorial; Ć? Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Glenn Johansen Glenn M. Johansen, 79, of Latimer, died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. Burial will take place in the Coulter Cemetery.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home Glenn Johansen of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn was born May 16, 1936, at the Lutheran Hospital (now Franklin General) in Hampton to Martin G. and Hannah (Petersen) Johansen, the youngest of five children. He attended Latimer schools and graduated in 1954 in the first class to attend Franklin Consolidated School (now CAL) for all four years of high school. Glenn took over farming the family farm west of Latimer which he was still farming when it was designated a century farm in 2001.

He also did long haul trucking and worked for Franklin County Secondary Road Maintenance Department 1939-2015 for 19 years. On June 15, 1958, Glenn Services: was united in marriage to Darlene 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31 Phillips. The union was blessed with Nazareth Lutheran Church, three daughters. He lost her to a car Coulter accident on March 14, 1980. On AuBurial: gust 29, 1992, Glenn was united in Coulter Cemetery, marriage to Sandra Foster Turner Coulter and gained the son he always wanted. Glenn and Sandy moved from Arrangements by: the farm into Latimer in 2006. Glenn Sietsema-Vogel Funeral enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling Home, Hampton and spending time with family. He was a life-long member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Sandy Johansen, of Latimer; daughters: Julie (Tom) Walker, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Janet (Don) Borcherding, of Ames; Jill (Ken) Hastey, of Shiloh, Illinois; and a son, Terry Turner, of Coulter; grandchildren: Philip (Rhyannon) Walker, Jacob Walker, Derek (Dana) Borcherding, Diane Borcherding, Debra (fiancĂŠ Hayley Whitcomb) Borcherding, Sidney Turner, Nick Turner, and Cody Turner; great-grandchildren: Felyx Walker, Faye Walker, and Kahlan Borcherding; sister: Rhoda Jorgensen; sisters-in-law: Lois Johansen and Maxine Johansen; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Hannah; wife, Darlene; sister, Beulah Rodecap; brothers: Dale Johansen and Wendell “Lump�

Johansen; and brothers-in-law: Joseph “Joe� Rodecap and John “Jack� Jorgensen, Jr.

Darrel Borcherding Darrel Aaron Borcherding, 90, of Hampton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer, with Rev. Travis Berg officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Burial will take place at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Darrel Borcherding Church Cemetery in Latimer.

Darrel was born October 21, 1925, at the farm home of his parents, Henry F. and Emma (Pralle) Borcherding. Darrel was baptized November 27, 1925, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Latimer, by Pastor E. H. Grummer. He attended Country School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Latimer and was confirmed April 2, 1939, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church by Pastor E. H. Grummer. He lived his confirmation verse Galatians 6:9,�Let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not�. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s, Latimer, and served in many offices 1921-2015 and committees.

He graduated from Latimer High Services: School in 1943 and started farming.

1:30 p.m, Wednesday, Dec. 30 He was inducted into the U.S. Navy St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and served on a destroyer in 1945 Latimer and 1946. Darrel was honorably disBurial: charged August 3, 1946, and returned St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to farming. On November 25, 1950, Cemetery, Latimer he married Norma Stratmann. They Arrangements by: were blessed with four children, Jean, Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Kay, Tim and Steve. He continued Home, Hampton farming while also being employed

by Franklin County ASCS office, W. R. Grace Co. Feed and Fertilizer division, Latimer State Bank and Morgan Drive Away delivering Winnebago’s. Darrel served on the Coulter Creamery Board, Farmers Grain and Coal Co. Board of Coulter and County 4-H Committee. He was a Little League coach, on the Coulter Fire Dept. and served as Hamilton Twp. clerk for 46 years. He enjoyed sports, golf, cards, watching his childrens, grandchildrens, and great-grandchildrens events, working and helping others. He and Norma enjoyed spending the winters in Texas.

Darrel is survived by daughters: Jean (Mike) Tomlinson, of Rockport, IN; and Kay Hinrichs, of Hampton; and sons: Tim (Joyce) Borcherding, of Coulter; and Steve (LaShell) Borcherding, of Latimer; grandchildren: Scott (Audrey Laffely) Tomlinson, Ryan (Ashley) Tomlinson, Lisa (Tim) Legg, Caleb Tomlinson, Jill (Clinton) Burmester, Kimberly (Micah) Jackson, Tom Hinrichs, Andrew (Kendra) Borcherding, Todd (Erika) Borcherding, Marc (Jessica) Borcherding, Cory Borcherding, Stephanie (Mitchell) Storby, Brandon (Casey) Fitz, and Matt McClemons (Savanah Draper); 20 great-grandchildren: James and Nathan Legg, Cael, Blaek, and Wesley Burmester, Konnor and Parker Jackson, Olivia and Reese Borcherding, Aubrey, Austin, and Charles Borcherding, Landon Prothero, Brycen and Cullen Borcherding, Brinley Storby, Brady, Bryer, and Beckem Fitz and Sayda McClemons; and a sister, Alice Schomburg, of Latimer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Norma, on May 1, 2015; sister, Helen Hansen; brother, Raymond; and an infant brother.

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Marriage License Clayton Bohner, 19, Geneva to Chelsea Meyer, 18, Iowa Falls.

Deborah Levad, 33, Hampton to Joshua Baird, 34, Hampton.

Civil Court Hawkeye Land Company vs. ITC Midwest LLC. Case dismissed without prejudice on December 22.

John Witcraft vs. Debra VanBlair. Case dismissed with prejudice on December 14.

Grundy Mutual Insurance vs. Jeremy Babcock. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 21 in the amount of $100,583.52 with 2.37% interest from December 21.

District Court • Nicholas Koebrick, 35, Hampton, pled guilty on December 22 to Theft in the Fifth Degree. Koebrick was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, and $60 in costs. • Juewll Rivera, 24, Hampton, pled guilty on December 16 to Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree. Rivera was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. • James Hensley, 44, Sheffield, pled guilty on December 21 to Urinating/Defecating in Public. Hensley was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Small Claims • Mort’s Water Company vs. Mitchell Witt, Hampton. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 21 in the amount of $588.44 with 2.26% interest from September 11. • Shirley Smith, Hampton vs. George Smith, Hampton. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 21 in the amount of $1,300 with 2.28% interest from October 5. • Hampton State Bank vs. Louise Brooks, Hampton. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 21 in the amount of $185.24 with 2.26% interest from No-

vember 12. • Cedar River Finance vs. Jessica Wood, Hampton. Judgment for the plaintiff on December 21 in the amount of $3192.89 with 2.38% interest from November 19.

Real Estate The Franklin County Recorder’s Office recorded the following real estate transactions: • Warranty Deed: Tamra Kjormoe to Carlos Alberto Palma Murillo and Kimberly Palma, Lot 1 Blk 7 Harriman’s 2nd Add Latimer, 20152179 • Warranty Deed: Larry and Marilyn Jurgena to Brooke Tapp, Tr SE Ÿ 28-92-20, 20152180 • Tax Sale Deed: Chad Murray, Treasurer Franklin County, Iowa, to Dianne Eveland, Tr Lot 22, 23, 24 Geneva, 20152166 • Tax Sale Deed: Chad Murray, Treasurer Franklin County, Iowa, to OHP3, L.C., Tr SE Ÿ 6-92-22, 20152167 • Warranty Deed: Jason Asbe to Carlos Albert Palma Murillo and Kimberly Palma, Lot 6 Blk 3 Elmcrest Add Hampton, 20152188 • Warranty Deed: Curtis and Kristy Holt, Tr N Ÿ 4-93-21, 20152201 • Warranty Deed: Lind Family Trust to Lind Family Trust, NE Ÿ 32-91-21, 20152210 • Warranty Deed: Lind Family Trust to Lind Family Trust, Tr SE Ÿ 16-91-21, 20152211 • Warranty Deed: Kathy Bobst to Marion, LLC, SW Ÿ and SE Ÿ 12-92-21, 20152213 • Quit Claim Deed: Weldon and Amanda Ubben to Weldon and Amanda Ubben, Tr NE Ÿ 30-90-20, 20152207 • Court Officer Deed: Estate of Elizabeth Lind to Lind Family Trust, NE Ÿ 3291-21, 20152209

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DUMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NOTES

BY DEB EISENTRAGER • New fiction “The Closer You Comeâ€? by Gena Showalter: After being released from prison, and determined to stay out of trouble, Jase Hollister returns home to Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma where his plans to live a nice, simple life are thwarted by the arrival of hot-blooded Southern beauty and down-on-her-luck waitress Brook Lynn Dillon. “Texas Hillsâ€? a Ralph Compton novel by David Robbins: When his neighbor makes him a risky business proposition he cannot refuse, Owen Burnett, while rounding up cattle up in the Texas Hill Country, soon discovers that his ruthless and conniving business partner has no plans of ever sharing his hard-earned cash. “Take Me All the Wayâ€? by Toni Blake: Longing to make a connection with the opposite sex, artist Tamra Day finds herself drawn to her new employee, Jeremy Sheridan, a war hero, despite the fact that he is constantly teasing her and driving her crazy. “Lock Inâ€? by John Scalzi: When a new virus causes one percent of the population to become completely paralyzed in body but not in mind, the United States pursues a scientific initiative to develop a virtual-reality world for victims, with unexpected consequences. “Home to Youâ€? by Robin Kaye: When he is stranded at his family’s cabin with a beautiful visitor named Kendall during a Nor’easter, Jackson Sullivan III hides his true identity as they share more than they dreamed, but when the truth comes out, the woman he has come to love may not be able to forgive his betrayal. “Black Noonâ€? by Andrew J. Fenady: When they are rescued from certain death by Caleb Hobbs and his daughter, Deliverance, who take them into their home, the Reverend Jon Keyes and his ailing wife, Lorna, find themselves in a town where its residents believe he has been sent from heaven to save them from a notorious gunslinger. “Hope Springs on Main Streetâ€?

by Olivia Miles: When Henry Birch returns to Briar Creek, single mother Jane Madison yearns for the love that had been missing from her marriage and finds it in the arms of her ex’s best friend who makes her believe in the idea of happily ever after. “Miriam and the Stranger� by Jerry S. Eicher: Miriam Yoder is resigned to the idea of never marrying and living out her life as a schoolteacher in her Clarita, Oklahoma Amish community, until a fascinating freelance reporter enters her life just as a man from another Amish community considers marrying her.

UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 31: Closing at 3 p.m.

Jan. 1: Closed.

Jan. 5: Board meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 6: Lego League, 2-4 p.m.

Jan. 7: S’more Preschool Story Time, 3 p.m.; Thursday Things Children’s Program, 4-4:45 p.m.

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Start Smart workshops to be offered in Hampton READER OF A free Start Smart workshop will be offered by North cus on feasibility, provide information and allow guests THE WEEK Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and the Small to ask questions on numerous other topics.

Business Development Center (SBDC) Jan. 6 in Hampton.

Participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership and learn how to register a business. Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 6-8 p.m., at Center 1 in Hampton.

The activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility, which is the business plan, and administrative tasks. The workshops fo-

Topics include business registration, customer research, how bankers evaluate business concepts and loans, start-up costs, business planning tips and more.

After the workshops, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff will be available by appointment to assist participants in reviewing business plans or to provide guidance with other issues. To register, contact Mary Spitz, SBDC office at (641) 422-4342 or spitzmar@niacc.edu.

ACHIEVEMENTS Katz on UU President’s List Ansley Katz, Hampton, was recently named to the Union University President’s List for the fall 2015 semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.

Public Health Clinics

Twelve Hampton-Dumont Middle School students were selected for the Godfather’s Principal’s Lunch Club in November. Each student was nominated by their teachers for following B.A.R.K. expectations and being good citizens of the community and school. Members were awarded free pizzas from Godfather’s Pizza. One staff member were also selected by the administration for their efforts this school year.

Members of the Godfather’s Principal’s Lunch Club include: Ellianna Ragsdale, Paris Wickwire, Lizeth Espinosa, Noah Shaver, Isabelle Miller, Jimena Salinas, Morgyn Anderson, Breck Angstman, Kimberly Guillen, Oscar Mejia, Cecilia Martinez, Jessilyn Castorena. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Reader of the Week at the Hampton Public Library is Myra Miller, age 5. Myra is the daughter of Lonnie and Barb Miller. Her favorite book is “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus� by Mo Willems. Myra came to the library to see Santa and Mrs. Claus and her father is a member of the Hampton Public Library’s board.

Library Fun Fact: In Iowa, library board members are appointed by mayors and approved by city councils. They have a great deal of decision-making authority over library operations. With this authority comes the responsibility to act as good stewards of this city service.

Library board members are volunteers and the Hampton Public Library would like to acknowledge their service: Linda Kuehner (president), John Lyman (vice president), Deb Meade (secretary), Lonnie Miller, Mark Drier, Cathy Petersen, Wendy Lamos, Nathan Subbert and Wendy Buseman.

The following clinics have been scheduled for Franklin County Public Health. Ćˆ Thursday, Dec. 31 Office closes at 11:30 a.m. Ćˆ Friday, Jan. 1 Office closed Ćˆ Monday, Jan. 4 8-9 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Hardee’s, walk-in Ćˆ Wednesday, Jan. 6 1-3 p.m., Foot Clinic, Senior Center, 456-5191 Ćˆ Wednesday, Jan. 6 2:30-4 p.m., Immunization Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, 4565820 Ćˆ Thursday, Jan. 7 9-11 a.m., Foot Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, 456-5820 Ćˆ Friday, Jan. 8 8:30-10 a.m., Foot Clinic, St. Mary’s Church, Ackley, 456-5820 Ćˆ Friday, Jan. 8 8:30-9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, walk-in

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.

Sybil Anne Arnold became the 300th baby delivered in 2015 at Iowa Specialty Hospital when she was born Dec. 15. Also pictured are her parents, Melissa Yetter and Robert Arnold, and sister, Novella.

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ISH delivers 300th of 2015 Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion recently announced the birth of its 300th baby of 2015, Sybil Anne Arnold.

Sybil was born on Dec. 15 at 3:12 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. The proud parents are Melissa Yetter and Robert Arnold from Belmond, owners of the Sugar Pie Bakery. Sybil joins a very proud 3-year-old sister, Novella.

Dr. Amanda Tew was the delivering provider. “Delivering a baby is an amazing experience and delivering the first ever 300th baby in one year makes it even more special!� she said.

In 2014, 264 newborns were delivered at Iowa Specialty Hospital. Casey Howell, OB leader and certified lactation consultant, was very excited to hit this new milestone. “We love being there for the miracle of life,� he said. “It is amazing to see the transformation from when I started here 10 years ago, delivering less than a hundred babies, to this year delivering over 300.�

COMMUNITY NOTES Hampton Rotary

Franklin Co. Republicans

Hampton Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m., at Godfather’s Pizza. January program: Todd Lettow and Tom Teggatz; Invocation: Art Zewert; Fine Master: Art Cady.

The Franklin County Republican Central Committee will met at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, at Godfather’s Pizza in Hampton.

Hampton Kiwanis Hampton Kiwanis Club meets Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Godfather’s Pizza. Scott Conlon, program; Bruce Harris, invocation/pledge; Ted Vosburg, greeter; Whitney Pralle, good news.

• Bradford AA and Al Anon meets Sundays starting at 7 p.m., at the Bradford Methodist Church. • AA, Old-Timers Group and Al Anon, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Franklin County Alcoholism Service Center. • AA Wednesdays, 8 p.m., at the FCASC in Hampton.

Hampton Lions

Latimer Community Club

Hampton Lions Club meets Thursday, Jan. 14 at Godfather’s Pizza. Program by Elaine Wilcox and Larry Alquist.

Open meetings of the Latimer Community Club are held the 1st Monday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Latimer Golf Course.

TOPS #272

Franklin County Tea Party Movement

TOPS #272 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday, with weigh-in at 5 p.m., and the meeting at 6 p.m. Anyone interested can visit a meeting. For information, call Mary Gregory at 641-456-2304. The meeting is at the Alcoholism Service Center at 504 2nd Ave. SE, Hampton.

The Franklin County Tea Party Movement meets 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday of each month in the Godfather’s Pizza meeting room in Hampton.

Hampton Jaycees Hampton Jaycees meets first Monday of every month at 7 p.m., at Godfather’s Pizza in Hampton.

AA, Al Anon

Share your meeting Email time, date and place of your non-church group meeting to neighbors@iowaconnect.com for inclusion here. Meetings run the prior week unless otherwise requested. Church activities go on the Religion page.

Boyd George Novinger Boyd George Novinger, 77, was killed in his Bedford home on Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997. Novinger’s son-in-law and business partner, H. Keith Taylor, ZDV ¿UVW RQ VFHQH DQG WROG RI¿FLDOV KH found his father-in-law’s body the following Sunday afternoon. An autopsy concluded Novinger died from gunshot wounds to the chest.

Novinger, a funeral director with the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, had worked in the family-op-

erated funeral home business for 50 years. He worked with his daughter, Christy, and her husband, Keith.

In an email to Iowa Cold Cases dated June 8, 2012, Novinger’s daughter Christy said she still had many quesWLRQV )RXU GLIIHUHQW GHDWK FHUWL¿FDWHV she said, were issued in the six months following her father’s murder.

A $2,500 reward the family offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case went unclaimed.

Boyd G. Novinger| Age: 77 Died: December 27, 1997 Hometown: Bedford Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

Anyone with information about Boyd Novinger’s unsolved murder, please contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010 or email dciinfo@ dps.state.ia.us.

10 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 Hoedown is Jan. 4 January will mark the beginning of the fourth year of the Hampton Old Time Country Hoedown. The Hoedown will be held on Monday, Jan. 4 from 6-9 p.m., at the historic Windsor Theatre in downtown Hampton.

The Hoedown is a music jam open to all levels of musicians and music lovers. It is held on the first Monday of each month. Guests are encouraged to stop by and enjoy some good old time country, bluegrass and gospel songs.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds are given to the Windsor Theatre. Concessions are open.

Contact event organizer Don Wrolson at (641) 425-0909 with any questions.

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FC EXTENSION NOTES: JANUARY 2016 1: New Year’s Day, office closed.

5: Commercial Manure Applicator Certification Program, 9 a.m.–noon, Extension office.

6: Healthy Habits third grade program, 8:30 a.m., Rockwell.

7: Healthy Habits third grade program, 8:30 a.m., Hampton-Dumont, 12:30 p.m., CAL; Franklin County Extension Council Organizational meeting, 5 p.m., Extension office 10, 17, 24, 31: PROSPER, noon, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hampton.

10: 4-H Youth Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office.

11: New 4-H Member Night, 6-8 p.m., FSB, Hampton.

12, 19, 26: PROSPER, 5:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hampton.

13, 20, 27: Afterschool Science Club, 2-4 p.m., Hampton-Dumont Middle School (Wednesdays).

18: Martin Luther King holiday, office closed.

19: Manure Applicator Certification Reshows, Extension office, 8:30 a.m., commercial, and 1:30 p.m., confinement; H-D Clover Kids, 3:20-4:55 p.m., South Side Elementary School.

23: New 4-H Volunteer Training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, Cerro Gordo Extension Office, Mason City; North Iowa Youth Beef Conference, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ellsworth Community College.

Tri-L 4-H minutes

BY JUSTINE JORDAHL Our December Tri-L 4-H meeting was held at the farm of Justine and Jarret Jordahl. The meeting was called to order by President Jacob Fjeld. The Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge was led by Jacob Fjeld.

Roll call, “What do you want for Christmas?,” was answered by 10 members.

Club leaders collected the handmade Christmas cards created by each member. Presentations given were Jarret Jordahl on “Shooting Safety,” and Justine Jordahl on “Holiday Pet Safety.” Each member present answered our “health round table” question – “Name a fruit you have never tasted?”

Next month each member is to bring a fruit not tasted. The meeting was adjourned.

A healthy lunch was ser ved

by Mitch Brennan. The group exchanged white elephant gifts.

Correction The cutline included with this photo had incorrect information when it ran in the Dec. 23 Chronicle. The corrected cutline is included below.

The Dumont American Legion Auxiliary presented World War II Army Air Corps veteran John William Bigler with a special quilt recently.

Bigler, 90, is a member of the Dumont American Legion Post 360.

Each unit in Butler County presented a quilt to a veteran as a show of appreciation. The quilt is to help the combat warrior find peace and comfort when wrapped in it. The Dumont American Legion Auxiliary thanks Bigler and all veterans for serving in the America Armed Forces.

Pictured standing, from left to right: Joicelyn Barber, Fern Griner, Elizabeth Deuell and Phyllis Conger. Seated: John William Bigler.

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Local 4-H’ers visit Windy City Over the Thanksgiving weekend, four 4-H members from Franklin County, as well as county program coordinator Susan Wulf, headed to Chicago for the annual senior award trip. Brooke Benning, Morrigan Miller, KC Feldman and Matt Miller, along with 40 other 4-H members from eight other counties, left Iowa Thanksgiving afternoon and arrived in downtown Chicago around midnight.

The youth all applied for the opportunity to travel to Chicago during the past year. In addition to the application, they were interviewed by a panel and asked how 4-H has impacted their life, the influence of 4-H, leadership and future plans.

The four local winners all displayed what 4-H represents – young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills as they work in partnership with caring adults to achieve these goals.

During the weekend, the group visited the Field Museum of Natural History, Willis Tower, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry, which included the Omnimax Theater and a screening of “Journey to Space,” that spanned the history of NASA as well as future space travel plans. They also visited Christkindl market in Daley Plaza, saw the Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theater, stopped at Giordano’s for world famous Chicago-style pizza, shopped at Water Tower Place and Navy Pier and visited the improv comedy club Comedysportz, where several members of the group joined the stage.

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A quartet of local 4-H’ers visited Chicago in November during the annual senior awards trip. Pictured from left to right: KC Feldman, Morrigan Miller, Matt Miller, Brooke Benning. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sukup Manufacturing, Midwest Meter, Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Unite Bank & Trust – Hampton, Innovative Ag Services, Steve Kruse, EGL Enterprises, Farmers Coop, Farm Credit Services of America, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Green Belt Bank & Trust, Kiwan-

is of Hampton, Dudley’s Corner, Franklin REC, Hampton Vet Center, Roger & Travis Peters, Consolidated Services, Mid-America Publishing, Phelps Implement, Ackley State Bank, Carlson’s Learning Tree Lodge, KLMJ radio and Gene Zacharias.

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FITNESS • NUTRITION • PEER SUPPORT • MEDICAL SUPERVISION The simple lifestyle choices you make every day can make a world of difference to your long-term health.

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Incorporate a little exercise into your daily routine.

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• Many people join a gym in January. If you have resolved to lose weight but a gym isn’t for you, sign up for a dance class or join a cycling group.

• Parking far away from the entrance to your favorite store is a great way to incorporate more walking into your life. Walking is a simple yet effective cardiovascular exercise.

• Turn TV time into treadmill time. Add a television to your home’s exercise room. You will still get to enjoy your favorite shows while simultaneously getting the benefit of exercise.

• Brown Rice: Rice can help satisfy hunger and keep the stomach feeling full.

• Low-fat Yogurt: Yogurt can be enjoyed as a snack any time of the day. Yogurt can even replace certain ingredients in recipes.

• Unsalted Nuts: An excellent protein-rich snack, nuts can be the go-to food when you need a nutritional pick-me-up.

• Cranberry juice: In addition to being an antioxidant, 100% cranberry juice helps fight bladder infections.

• Beans and Legumes: These foods are high in protein as well as fiber.

• Fruits and Vegetables, are full of required vitamins and are a natural fiber source to keep digestion in check. They can be eaten in abundance without worry of racking up a lot of calories.

• Lean protein sources: Fish, poultry and lean cuts of meat are often the basis for meals.

• Avoid Carbonated drinks. Instead of drinking diet soda, opt for unsweetened tea or plain water.

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United Way of North Central Iowa hires CEO The United Way of North Central Iowa (UWNCI) has hired Jodee O’Brien as CEO. O’Brien has served as the organization’s interim CEO since June 2015. The board of directors conducted interviews with various candidates, but chose to hire O’Brien on for the permanent position effective immediately.

UWNCI is in the final stretch of the 2015 fundraising campaign with plans underway to mobilize Community Impact Teams. Community Impact is the process by which volunteers evaluate need and allocate United Way donations to local agencies.

“We have a great team of staff and volunteers, along with a board, who reflect the communities that we serve and provide a strong leadership,” O’Brien said in a release. “As the new CEO, I am excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with partner agencies and communities.

Together we ensure the greatest impact by leveraging our resources.”

UWNCI serves a nine-county region, including Franklin County, with offices headquartered in Mason City. The organization allocates donor funding to community programs and UWNCI initiatives targeting the three strategic focus areas of education, income and health.

December Rising Sun Karate promotions The following students received promotions at Rising Sun Karate in Decemeber.

Green Belt: Joshua Jess and Peyton Lawrence Second Degree Brown Belt: Emma Schlichtmann Third Degree Brown Belt: Bejamin Reinke, William Gehrls and Erin Brunsen.

RELIGION

HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION A BAPTIST Faith Baptist Hwy. 3 E., Hampton Senior Pastor David Koenigsberg, Associate Pastor of Connecting Brad VanHorn • Wednesday, December 30, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer • Sunday, Jan. 3, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 6:30 a.m.

Men’s Prayer

CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic Ackley / Msgr. John Hemann • Sundays, 8 a.m. Mass St. Patrick’s Catholic 1405 Federal St. N., Hampton Msgr. John Hemann 1405 N. Federal St. • Saturdays, 7 p.m. Mass in Spanish • Sundays, 10 a.m. Mass

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church Pastor Alan Berneman 605 4th St. NE, Hampton fcchamptoniowa.org • Wednesday, December 30, 5:30 p.m. Elders meeting • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. Worship meeting

EPISCOPAL St. Matthew-by-the-Bridge Episcopal Rev. Elliot Blackburn 507 Railroad St., Iowa Falls • Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service

LATTER DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Hampton / Miguel Sosa Garcia, Branch President • Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship Service; Spanish Activities

LUTHERAN Our Savior’s Lutheran 121 Prospect, Ackley Dan Bruhs, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Divine Service (Communion 2nd, 4th, 5th); 11 a.m. Fellowship • Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Tuesday School

Nazareth Lutheran Coulter • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. Joint Worship at Nazareth with coffee to follow St. John’s Lutheran 1207 Indigo Ave., Hampton • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. Joint Worship at Nazareth with coffee to follow St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 17 2nd St. NE, Hampton Church Office Hours: 9-1 M-F • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship Service.

• Tuesdays, Dorcas Circle Meets Third Tuesday of Each Month at 9:30 a.m. at Franklin Country View • Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon Quilting Group; 10 a.m., Coffee Hour — Everyone is Welcome • Thursdays, Priscilla Circle Meets Third Thursday of Each Month St. Paul’s Lutheran 304 W. Main, Latimer Pastor Travis Berg, Pastor • Thursday, December 31, 7 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Service with Holy Communion • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. ABC and SS; 5:30 p.m.

Spanish • Monday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m. Elder’s Meeting • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7 am. Dudley’s BC; 5:30 p.m. Junior Confirmation; 7 p.m. LWML St. Paul’s Church 400 Larch St., Thornton Pastor Johnson • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School at UMC; 10:30 a.m. Worship at St. Paul Trinity Lutheran Church 16 12th Ave. NE, Hampton The Rev. Karl Bollhagen, Pastor Vicar Zachary Voss • Thursday, December 31, 7 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Service with Holy Communion • Sunday, Jan. 3, 7:30 a.m. Lutheran Hour on KLMJ; 8:15 a.m. Choir Practice; 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study, Sunday School, Worship Broadcast on KLMJ; 7:30 p.m.

Spanish Lutheran Hour on KLMJ, 104.9 FM • Monday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m. Bible Class

METHODIST Ackley United Methodist Jerry Kramer, Pastor 416 Hardin St. • Wednesday, December 30, 1 p.m.

Bible Study • Thursday, December 31, 4 p.m.

Bible Study at the Grand JiVante • Friday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m.

Fellowship • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m. Lion’s Meeting • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. Bible Study First United Methodist 504 Thompson St., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship Geneva United Methodist 603 Front St. Sue Simmons, Pastor 641-494-7223 • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Hampton United Methodist Pastor Corby Johnson 100 Central Ave. E. • Saturday, Jan. 2, 9-11 a.m. Clean Up Closet; 5 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion • Sunday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. Radio Broadcast on KLMJ; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 5 p.m. Missions/ Outreach Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 5 p.m. Confirmation Class, Kids Klub; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Youth Groups West Fork United Methodist 2200 Tulip Ave., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Worship New Hope United Methodist Parish: Aredale, Bristow, Dumont Ann Donat, Pastor • Aredale Center: Sunday Worship, 8 a.m.

• Dumont Center: Sunday School, 8:30 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Rev. Judy Eilderts, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m.

Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/ AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study United Methodist And Presbyterian Dows – Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays, 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship; 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School; 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays, 9 a.m. Presbyterian Women

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Abundant Life Chapel 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School for all ages including adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of each month) Adult Bible Study with childcare available. Food and fellowship follows.

• Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry Church of the Living Word 420 1st Ave. NE, Hampton www.clwhampton.org 641-456-8175 • Sundays, 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. Celebration Service • Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Body by Jesus (grades PK-8); 6:30 p.m. Body by Jesus (HS) • Wee Ones Christian Preschool – MWF Sylvie Proodian, Director 641-456-8471 Living Well Fellowship 917 Howard St. (First Presbyterian Church), Aplington 319-247-5569 • Mondays, 7 p.m., Contemporary Worship Exploring Redemption and Healing. Come Early for Hot Chocolate or Cappuccino.

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Dumont Reformed 912 3rd St. • Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 to high school; 10 a.m.: Worship (nursery care provided each week); communion on the first Sunday of each month • 1st Monday of the month, 1 p.m.

Reformed Church Women (RCW) • Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School youth group); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School youth group from 8-12 grade)

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Sovereign Grace Church 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows Church of Christ 22 1st St. NE, Hampton Gary Davis, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Morning Café; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m.

Worship Gathering Sixth Street Church of Christ (Acapella) 909 6th St. SW, Hampton Jim Zacharias, Minister • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4:30 p.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Bible Study Neighborhood Bible 1570A Hwy. 65 N., Hampton Joel Anderson, Pastor 978-810-0383 • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer • Everyone Welcome, Come As You Are. Partnering with Evangelical Free Church of America.

Presbyertian Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church 917 Howard St., Aplington Rev. Michael McLane • Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with fellowship following services

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First Reformed 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Philip Arnold • Sundays, 9 a.m., Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KQCR; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 7 p.m., Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ Zion Reformed 2029 Jonquil Ave., Sheffield Rev. Arthur Zewert • Sunday, Jan. 3, Food Pantry Sunday, Installation; 9:15 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 9 a.m. Sewing Group • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. A/V Deadline; 7 p.m. Hope Circle, Praise Team

SEVENTH DAY Hampton Seventh Day Adventist P.O. Box 464, Hampton Jose LaPorte, Pastor • Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational U.C.C. 22 1st. Ave. SW, Hampton Rev. Linzy Collins, Jr. • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. Bells; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Worship Immanuel U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer The Rev. Lindsey Braun, Pastor • Sunday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, fellowship to follow • Wednesday, Jan. 6, No confirmation, No PPRC St. Peter’s U.C.C. 496 B Raven Ave., Geneva StPetersIAUCC@gmail.com Rev. John Hanna, Pastor • Sunday, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion

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12 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 WEEKLY PRO RACING UPDATE Postseason Racing News, Stats & Trivia

All-Time Top Driver’s Bio

This Week’s Racing News The National Motorsports Press Association Hall announced the 2016 induction class last week. The 2016 induction class will consist of Rick Hendrick, Joe Gibbs and Al Unser. Here is a quick look at some of the accomplishments that allowed for all three of these men to earn their spot in the Hall of Fame. Joe Gibbs has spent 23 seasons in NASCAR as a team owner (Joe Gibbs Racing) and has won 4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships as an owner, the most recent being with Kyle Busch. Rick Hendrick has spent 32 years in NASCAR and has 14 driver championships (11 in the Sprint Cup Series). Al Unser had four Indy 500 victories and is one of only four drivers to win the Indy 500 on four separate occasions. He had three top-10 finishes in only five NASCAR races.

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Dec. 28, 1921 - Nelson Stacy, who won four Cup races in 45 starts, was born on this day. After finishing 12th in his Cup debut at Dayton (Ohio) Speedway in 1952, Stacy didn’t make another start until 1961. He won his first race that year, at Darlington, and won three more in 1962. He is the second driver to win consecutive Southern 500s at Darlington. Stacy, who also won the World 600 in 1962, was ARCA champion from 1958 to 1960.

SECTION A • HAMPTON CHRONICLE

H-D wrestling team to hold reunion at first home meet of the season

Dale Earnhardt Sr. Born: April 29, 1951 Cup wins: 76 Cup top-tens: 428 Cup championships: 7 Dale Earnhardt was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina in 1951. He dropped out of school to begin his racing career. Earnhardt’s first race in the Cup Series was in 1975 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Earnhardt finished 22nd in the race, one place ahead of his future car owner, Richard Childress. Earnhardt competed in 8 more races until 1979, when he joined car owner Rod Osterlund Racing. In his rookie season, Earnhardt won one race at Bristol, captured four poles, and won Rookie of the Year honors. In his sophomore season, Earnhardt, won his first Cup championship. He would go on to win the championship six more times in 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994. Earnhardt died as a result of injuries in a crash on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt’s car was turned from behind after contacting the car driven by Sterling Marlin into the outside wall nose-first, into the path of Ken Schrader’s car. Earnhardt Sr. was taken to Halifax Medical Center after he was extricated from his car, and was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m. He was 49 years old.

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HAMPTON – Hampton-Dumont’s wrestling team will pull out all of the stops in its first home meet of the season, a dual with Webster City on Thursday, Jan. 7.

The Bulldogs are playing host to a reunion for all coaches and wrestlers in the H-D program.

It will be a decades of wrestling night beginning with the youth wrestling teams competing against each other. All former coaches and wrestlers at H-D are welcome and will be recognized before the Bulldogs take on the Lynx.

Wrestlers will be recognized by decade beginning with the 40s all the way to the present time.

The late Lyle Patton resurrected the wrestling program after it was initially started in 1941-42 by George Dana. It took a three-year hiatus during World War II. Patton went on to be involved with/supportive of the wrestling program until his death in 2000.

Wrestling is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at H-D High School.

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CONTEST RULES: To enter, list the team you think will win that particular game in the proper space on the official entry blank. People in the same household may make copies of the entry form to enter. Entries must be completed and brought in or mailed (P.O. Box 29, Hampton, IA) to the Hampton Chronicle office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday of each week. $25 in Chamber bucks will be awarded to the winner. $15 in Chamber bucks will be awarded by a drawing of all completed entry forms. All entries will be entered in a season-ending drawing for a pizza at Breadeaúx Pizza. Prize includes 2 large one topping pizzas and one large order of cheese sticks. Prize winners will be notified and may pick up their Chamber Bucks at the Hampton Chronicle office.

Employees and family of the Hampton Chronicle are ineligible entrants. Advertisers and their employees are invited to enter.

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OSAGE – Trailing 19-11 after the opening quarter and Osage’s defense clamping down on the Warhawks, the fifth-ranked Class 1A West Fork boys’ basketball team got on the shoulders of senior post Jacob Kuhlemeier and rode him all the way to a 58-42 win on Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Kuhlemeier was 10-of-14 from the field for a game-high 24 points as the Warhawks went from being down to taking a 30-22 halftime lead against the Green Devils.

The Warhawks had only five players reach the scoring column, but besides Kuhlemeier, who also led the team with seven rebounds, adding an assist, a steal and a blocked shot, they got 13 points apiece from Gunnar Myers and Logan Plagge.

Reese Halloran, who handed out five assists, had half of the team’s six steals against an Osage team that took good care of the basketball.

West Fork ran its record to 8-0 overall, 6-0 in the Top of Iowa East heading into the Winter break. The Warhawks begin the 2016 portion of their season at home against North Butler, who is second in the TOI East, on Jan. 5.

West Fork 58, Osage 42 West Fork (8-0, 6-0) – Reese Halloran 3-4 0-1 6, Travis Fekkers 0-2 0-2 0, Rylan Fleshner 0-0 0-0 0, Zach Martinek 0-0 0-2 0, Jake Nierengarten 0-0 0-0 0, Preston Larson 1-1 0-0 2, Gunnar Myers 5-12 3-8 13, Logan Plagge 3-8 6-6 13, Cole Hall 0-0 0-0 0, Jacob Kuhlemeier 10-14 4-5 24. Totals 22-41 13-24 58.

West Fork Osage

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Three-point goals – WF 1-4 (Plagge 1-3, Myers 0-1). Rebounds – WF 29, 7 off., 22 def (Kuhlemeier 7, Plagge 7, Myers 6, Fekkers 6, Halloran 2, Larson). Assists – WF 16 (Halloran 5, Myers 5, Fekkers 3, Martinek Plagge, Kuhlemeier). Steals – WF 6 (Halloran 3, Myers, Plagge, Kuhlemeier).

Blocks – WF 3 (Myers 2, Kuhlemeier). Fouls – WF 9, Osage NA. Fouled out – NA.

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1. H-D football coach Jerry Shafrath earns his 100th career coaching victory at Hampton. Announces retirement after the season.

Hampton-Dumont’s football program was led 21 years by Shafrath, who finished with an overall record of 102108 at the school. He got his landmark 100th win at H-D in a resounding way against long-time rival Clear Lake, a 45-6 win over the Lions, something he said after the game was the best you could have. It also tied the mark for the biggest margin of victory against the school. He’d previously earned his overall 100th career victory before since he started his coaching career in another state, but this was something special for the coach, who turned in his resignation on Monday, Dec. 21, effectively retiring.

2. West Fork graduate Seth Tuttle leads UNI to a run in the NCAA tournament, goes on to play professional basketball in Germany.

The Sheffield native was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament in the Missouri Valley Conference as Northern Iowa won 69-60 that effectively sent the Panthers to the NCAAs as a No. 5 seed. Tuttle went on to lead UNI to a Sweet 16 berth where the run ended against No. 4 seed Louisville as the school won a record 31 games in a season. Tuttle went on to be named a USA Today All-American and when his name wasn’t called in the NBA Draft, he went through the NBA summer league and eventually signed a contract to play in Germany, where he is playing today.

3. West Fork boys’ basketball team reaches century mark for consecutive conference wins. Still unbroken.

When it comes to conference play, ever since West Fork became West Fork, the boys’ basketball team has never experienced a loss. The Warhawks’ 57-38 win over Northwood-Kensett became the 100th consecutive conference win for West Fork, only the second in a new conference, which solely counts divisional wins in the conference. Coach Frank Schnoes’ team has gone on to the Winter break with a 104-0 conference mark and counting.

4. AGWSR softball team wins the Class 1A state title in dominating performance.

The third straight trip to the state softball tournament indeed was the charm for AGWSR, winning the Class A title behind all-state pitcher Ashley Sicard, who not only had dominating pitching performances, but hit a few bombs along the way. The Cougars performed a miraculous comeback in the opening round game against Bellevue Marquette, down 3-0 only to score six runs in the top of the seventh and held on against the rally in the bottom half of the inning. After that, it was smooth sailing for co-coaches Scott O’Brien and Brenda Drake’s team, dominating in the semis and finals by a combined score of 21-1 and taking the title game 12-0 in three innings.

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5. Clay Meinders of AGWSR claims Drake Relays shot put title.

Winning a Drake Relays title holds in it in some ways more prestige than a state title since all high school competitors are going against all classes. Meinders had a really good day and shot put to claim the Drake Relays flag in winning the shot put on April 24. He was able to win it in part because his rival from Lisbon had his final throw disqualified because of an illegal wrist support. In May, Meinders was third in Class 1A. 6. CAL votes to discontinue its 8-Player football program due to low numbers, shares with C-G/D and then votes to continue sharing agreement with Cowboys through 2017.

When only 15 players showed up to preliminary meetings before the season started, CAL voted to not go ahead with its 8-Player football season in 2015 and went with the only school that wouldn’t go up a class and effectively cancel a chance for the post-season with all involved, which was Clarion-Goldfield/Dows. After the sharing agreement went through, 11 total players competed for the Cowboys with three starters on varsity. After the season was over, CAL formed a special committee to further decide its future in football and after hearing proposals from Belmond-Klemme, C-G/D and Hampton-Dumont, CAL unanimously voted to stick with the Cowboys for the next two years. Another big area development happened in November when AGWSR voted to go to 8-Player for the next two years because of low enrollment numbers. That school expects to go back to Class A after 2017.

7. H-D wrestlers Mario Peña and Kendrick Suntken reach state title matches.

Teammates, classmates and good friends Kendrick Suntken and Mario Peña both went out on the big stage in the 220- and 285-pound Class 2A title wrestling matches. For Peña, it was his second straight title match. Neither got the end result they desired, but created a lot of excitement for Bulldog fans with back-to-back championship matches on Saturday, Feb 21 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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8. H-D football team reaches state playoffs for third straight year, sets new marks.

Hampton-Dumont showed that it still belonged in the Class 2A state football playoffs a year after graduating five all-state players. Rebounding from two early losses during the regular season, one that eventually meant sharing the district title, the Bulldogs won their opening round state football game convincingly against North Polk and then had to go up against the defending state champions on the road. A few new records were set, including for sacks in a game by eventual first team all-stater by the INA, Josh Knipfel, and all-district utility player Coleton Barz, who set the record for passing in a game against North Fayette Valley.

9. West Fork girls’ cross country team earns third place at Class 1A state meet.

After two straight years of West Fork boys’ cross country teams earning top-three finishes, this year, it was the girls’ turn. The Warhawk girls had a good enough front pack to win the state-qualifying meet at Cedar Falls and then turned that into a third-place team finish at Fort Dodge on Halloween Day. Coach Mark Twedt’s girls also had an individual medalist in freshman Kenna Weaver. Running as an individual, West Fork’s Jacob Hansen had an early lead in the 1A boys’ race and eventually finished third, also.

10. Hampton-Dumont baseball team has best start in school history at 10-0, makes brief appearance in baseball coaches’ association top-10, several school records topped.

The previous best start Hampton-Dumont’s baseball program had ever accomplished was 8-0. The 2015 Bulldogs bettered that by two in running out to a 10-0 record. The fast start had coach Matt Lokenvitz’s team making an appearance in the Iowa Baseball Coaches’ Association top-10, but after the record-breaking beginning, H-D went 11-11 the rest of the way. The season ended in a wild 18-11 marathon game at Story City, but several new school records for the season and career were met along the way.

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Late muzzleloader season open thru Jan. 10 The final stretch for hunters to pursue Iowa’s world class deer began Dec. 21 with the start of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season. Both seasons close Jan. 10.

Hunters with a late muzzleloader license may use a bow, muzzleloader, handgun and Iowa residents may also use a crossbow. Hunters may not use a shotgun or centerfire rifles during late muzzleloader season and party hunting is not allowed.

Hunters have reported harvesting nearly 92,000 deer so far this year, which is similar to the harvest last year. Hunters who harvest a deer are reminded to report the harvest to the DNR by midnight on the day after it is tagged, before taking it to a locker or taxidermist or before transporting it out-of-state, whichever comes first.

For hunters with internet access, reporting online is the easiest and fastest way to report. Hunters may also report their harvest by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the toll-free phone number printed on the harvest tag or through a license vendor during regular business hours.

Fishing update for north central Iowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered by local bait shops, angler creel surveys and park staff.

For current information, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at (641) 357-3517.

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Blue Pit: 1,500 Rainbow trout were stocked at Blue Pit in Mason City on Nov. 25. Blue Pit is located on South Pierce Avenue in Mason City. Anglers using small spinners have been doing the best. Anglers are reminded to have a 2015 fishing license (age 16 and older) and trout stamp.

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN (INVOLUNTARY) PROBATE NO. GCPR016573 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF E.J.- A. The undersigned states: 1. The above-named person has the following post of¿ce address: 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101 and is 4 years of age.

2. Such person: Is a minor. The circumstances of this case do require that the proposed ward be represented by an attorney. An af¿davit explaining these circumstances is attached to this petition as Exhibit A. 3. The name of the proposed Guardian, who is quali¿ed to serve in that capacity, is Ashley Jo Reyes whose post of¿ce address is 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101. The proposed Guardian has known Eliza since birth.

4. The proposed ward is a resident of the State of Iowa, or is present in the State of Iowa.

5. The proposed ward is presently in the care, custody or control of Ashley Jo Reyes, who has the following post of¿ce address: 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101 6. The proposed ward is indigent within the meaning of Iowa Code Section 633.561(3) and proof of the proposed ward's income and resources is attached to this petition. The cost of a court appointed attorney/Guardian ad Litem should be paid by the County and the Court costs should be waived.

7. A limited guardianship is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 633.635. The Petitioner requests that the Guardianship be granted for 1 year. See attached Af¿davit by Petitioner.

8. Third-party assistance is available.

9. The proposed ward has no spouse or adult children and the proposed ward’s parents are: Mother/Petitioner: Amanda Jean Goff, Clear Lake, IA Biological father: Edgar Lopez-Lopez aka Aureliano Junech-Azurdia, Iowa City, IA Legal father: Leonardo Garcia Colorado,108½ 3rd St. SW, Hampton. IA 50441 10. The proposed ward is hereby noti¿ed as follows; to be noti¿ed by Service on the appointed attorney/GAL: NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IN A PROCEEDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FOR YOU AS AN ADULT, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION. IF YOU ARE INDIGENT OR INCAPABLE OF REQUESTING COUNSEL, THE COURT SHALL APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AND, IF YOU ARE INDIGENT, THE APPOINTMENT OF SUCH COUNSEL SHALL BE AT THE COUNTY’S EXPENSE. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, THE COURT SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER, UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION. THE DETERMINATION REGARDING REPRESENTATION SHALL BE MADE ONLY AFTER SUCH NOTICE TO YOU IS MADE AS THE COURT DEEMS NECESSARY. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO COUNSEL IF YOU SO CHOOSE, YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN ATTORNEY INSTEAD OF AN ATTORNEY APPOINTED BY THE COURT, AND YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE PERSONALLY PRESENT AT ALL PROCEEDINGS. THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FOR YOU INVOLVES A POTENTIAL DEPRIVATION OF YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS. 11. The proposed ward is hereby further noti¿ed as follows: NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP POWERS YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT IF A GUARDIAN IS APPOINTED FOR YOU, THE GUARDIAN MAY, WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, PROVIDE FOR YOUR CARE, MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND EFFECTS, ASSIST YOU IN DEVELOPING SELF-RELIANCE AND RECEIVING PROFESSIONAL CARE, COUNSELING, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES AS NEEDED, AND ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE NECESSARY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. YOU ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT, UPON TUE COURT’S APPROVAL, THE GUARDIAN MAY CHANGE YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO A MORE RESTRICTIVE RESIDENCE, AND ARRANGE FOR MAJOR ELECTIVE SURGERY OR OTHER NON-EMERGENCY MAJOR MEDICAL PROCEDURE. 12. l have read the foregoing petition and verily believe that the statements contained therein are true.

WHEREFORE, the undersigned prays the Court to appoint such proposed person as the Guardian of said individual.

I certify under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa that the preceding is true and correct.

Date: 10-30-15

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN (INVOLUNTARY) PROBATE NO. GCPR016574 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.J.R. The undersigned states: 1. The above-named person has the following post of¿ce address: 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101 and is 5 years of age.

2. Such person: Is a minor. The circumstances of this case do require that the proposed ward be represented by an attorney. As she is a minor, she is not bale to understand the proceedings in any capacity and representation is in her best interest.

3. The name of the proposed Guardian, who is quali¿ed to serve in that capacity, is Ashley Jo Reyes whose post of¿ce address is 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101. The proposed Guardian has known Adallya since birth.

4. The proposed ward is a resident of the State of Iowa, or is present in the State of Iowa.

5. The proposed ward is presently in the care, custody or control of Ashley Jo Reyes, who has the following post of¿ce address: 2715 290th Street, Galt, IA 50101 6. The proposed ward is indigent within the meaning of Iowa Code Section 633.561(3) and proof of the proposed ward's income and resources is attached to this petition. The cost of a court appointed attorney/Guardian ad Litem should be paid by the County and the Court costs should be waived.

7. A limited guardianship is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 633.635. The Petitioner requests that the Guardianship be granted for 1 year. See attached Af¿davit by Petitioner.

8. Third-party assistance is available.

9. The proposed ward has no spouse or adult children and the proposed ward’s parents are: Mother/Petitioner: Amanda Jean Goff, Clear Lake, IA Biological father: Ru¿no Rolon, Hampton, IA Legal father: Leonardo Garcia Colorado,108½ 3rd St. SW, Hampton. IA 50441 10. The proposed ward is hereby noti¿ed as follows; to be noti¿ed by Service on the appointed attorney/GAL: NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IN A PROCEEDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FOR YOU AS AN ADULT, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION. IF YOU ARE INDIGENT OR INCAPABLE OF REQUESTING COUNSEL, THE COURT SHALL APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AND, IF YOU ARE INDIGENT, THE APPOINTMENT OF SUCH COUNSEL SHALL BE AT THE COUNTY’S EXPENSE. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, THE COURT SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER, UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION. THE DETERMINATION REGARDING REPRESENTATION SHALL BE MADE ONLY AFTER SUCH NOTICE TO YOU IS MADE AS THE COURT DEEMS NECESSARY. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO COUNSEL IF YOU SO CHOOSE, YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN ATTORNEY INSTEAD OF AN ATTORNEY APPOINTED BY THE COURT, AND YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE PERSONALLY PRESENT AT ALL PROCEEDINGS. THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN FOR YOU INVOLVES A POTENTIAL DEPRIVATION OF YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS. 11. The proposed ward is hereby further noti¿ed as follows: NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP POWERS YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT IF A GUARDIAN IS APPOINTED FOR YOU, THE GUARDIAN MAY, WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL, PROVIDE FOR YOUR CARE, MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND EFFECTS, ASSIST YOU IN DEVELOPING SELF-RELIANCE AND RECEIVING PROFESSIONAL CARE, COUNSELING, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES AS NEEDED, AND ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE NECESSARY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. YOU ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT, UPON TUE COURT’S APPROVAL, THE GUARDIAN MAY CHANGE YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO A MORE RESTRICTIVE RESIDENCE, AND ARRANGE FOR MAJOR ELECTIVE SURGERY OR OTHER NON-EMERGENCY MAJOR MEDICAL PROCEDURE. 12. l have read the foregoing petition and verily believe that the statements contained therein are true.

WHEREFORE, the undersigned prays the Court to appoint such proposed person as the Guardian of said individual.

I certify under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa that the preceding is true and correct.

Date: 10-30-15

Petitioner’s Name: Amanda Jean Goff Address: Clear Lake, IA Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

Petitioner’s Name: Amanda Jean Goff Address: Clear Lake, IA Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION OF FORECLOSURE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT EQUITY NO.: EQCV501286 FRANKLIN COUNTY Embrace Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff vs.

John P. Ryan, Greater Iowa Credit Union, All Of The Unknown Claimants, Including But Not Limited To All Of The Unknown Heirs, Spouses, Assignees, Grantees, Legatees, Devisees And Bene¿ciaries Of John P. Ryan, Deceased, State Of Iowa, Iowa Department Of Revenue And Finance And United States Of America, Internal Revenue Service, Defendants TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby noti¿ed that there is a petition on ¿le in the of¿ce of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $51,845.85 with interest at 3.750% per annum from and including April 1, 2015, on the promissory note executed by John P. Ryan, unmarried and mortgage executed by John P. Ryan, unmarried to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Embrace Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants John P. Ryan, unmarried to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated April 2, 2014 recorded in Document 20140594 in the Recorder’s Of¿ce of Franklin County, Iowa, with said note dated April 2, 2014 on the following described property, to-wit: The West 80 feet of the East 160 feet of the South 125 feet of Out Lot C, Myer`s Addition to Bradford, Franklin County, Iowa and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, LLP by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, IA 50325, telephone number 515-2229400, facsimile number 515-222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 26th day of January, 2016 and within a reasonable time thereafter ¿le your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Franklin County, at the Courthouse in Hampton, Iowa.

If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Date of third publication 6th day of January, 2016.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF HAMPTON DECEMBER 21, 2015 The Hampton City Council Regular Session was called to order at City Council Chambers

by Mayor Brook Boehmler at 6:00 p.m. Council members in attendance were James Davies, Meghan Freie, Richard Lukensmeyer, Dyanne Pralle, Jay Hickman and Steve Harms. Mayor Boehmler invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Àag. Mayor Boehmler called for a motion to approve the agenda. Motion by Lukensmeyer. Second by Harms. Motion approved unanimously.

Public Comment: Mayor Boehmler invited those wishing to make public comment to address the Council. None.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Council interview of applicants for appointment to the upcoming Council Ward II vacancy. Barry Lamos, 215 3rd St SE and Jesse Mollenbeck, 815 3rd Ave SE. Keith Kothenbeutel was out of state and could not attend. No action taken. Council intent is to make an appointment at their January 4, 2016 Special Session.

Mayor Boehmler called for a motion to approve the appointment of Don Warneke to the Planning and Zoning Commission, for a term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020.

Motion by Freie to approve, seconded by Pralle.

Motion approved unanimously.

Mayor Boehmler called for a motion to approve the appointment of Russell Wood to the Board of Adjustment, for a term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020. Motion by Lukensmeyer to approve, seconded by Davies. Motion approved unanimously.

Mayor Boehmler called for a motion to approve claims. Motion by Pralle to approve claims, as recommended by Staff, totaling $132,439.24.

Seconded by Davies. Motion approved unanimously.

Mayor Boehmler introduced Resolution 201526, “A resolution setting public hearing on proposed ordinance granting a new franchise to Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative, and imposing a franchise fee.” Resolution read by City Manager Dunt, who provided details. Motion by Hickman, seconded by Lukensmeyer, to approve and adopt Resolution 2015-26. Roll call vote: Ayes – Hickman, Pralle, Lukensmeyer, Davies, Harms and Freie. Nays – None. Motion approved and Resolution 2015-26 adopted.

Mayor Boehmler introduced and offered the second reading of Ordinance No. 362, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, IOWA, CHAPTER 165, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO RE-ZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY.” (Jo Arnold Enterprises, Gruelke, 500 Block of 3rd St SE.)” City Manager Dunt read the Ordinance and reviewed the details. This amendment follows the recommendation made by the Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 2, 2015 meeting. Motion by Pralle, seconded by Freie, to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 362. Roll call vote: Ayes – Pralle, Hickman, Lukensmeyer, Freie, Harms and Davies. Nays – None. Motion approved, and Ordinance No. 362 referred to the next regular session for further consideration.

Motion by Davies to approve the Consent Agenda, including previous minutes as drafted from publication from the Thursday, December 10, 2015, Regular Session and scheduling the next Special Session for Monday, January 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., schedule the next Regular Session for Thursday, January 14, 2016 at City Council Chambers, and approval of renewal of liquor licensing for The Rustic Brew located at 117st St NW, Hampton, Iowa. Seconded by Lukensmeyer. Motion approved unanimously.

Staff Reports given by Chief Bob Schaefer, Police Dept.; Doug Tarr, Public Works Director; and Ron Dunt, City Manager.

Council Reports given by Pralle, Hickman, Harms, Freie, Lukensmeyer and Davies. Mayor's Report given by Mayor Boehmler. Mayor Boehmler presented a Certi¿cate of Appreciation to Steve Harms for serving 12 years on the City Council.

Motion to adjourn by Harms at 6:41 p.m. Second by Freie. Motion approved unanimously.

Adjournment 6:41 p.m.

ATTEST: Ron Dunt, City Manager Mayor Brook S. Boehmler CITY OF HAMPTON FINANCIAL REPORT CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL A&M Electric Inc, Bldg Maint Supplies ..268.40 Acco, Tank Parts....................................193.30 Advanced Systems Inc, Equip. Maint. ...227.00 Agsource Laboratories, Testing ...............64.50 Agvantage FS Inc, Lp ..............................67.27 Applied Concepts, Police Dept. ..........2,494.00 Aramark Uniform Services, Bldg. Maint. Supplies........................................................41.82 Bound To Stay Bound Books, Books .....401.42 Cahoy Pump Service, Pump Service32,781.00 Carpenter Uniform, Uniform ..................202.14 Center Point Large Print, Books ..............83.28 CenturyLink, Phone Service ....................59.09 Claypool, Billie, Shelter Dep. Refund ....100.00 Culligan Water, Bldg Maint Supply ..........27.95 D&L Sanitation Inc, Garbage ...................34.50 Demco, Of¿ce Supply ............................272.04 EFTPS Fed Wh, Fed/FICA Tax.........13,036.46 Fairchild Communications, Maint. .........675.00 Fareway Stores Inc, Pr/Open Houses ...183.85 Fastenal Company, Supplies ...................88.85 Franklin Rec, Utilities .............................468.59 Greater Fr Co Chamber, Hotel/Motel Tax .......... ..........................................................8,822.58 Howie Equip Inc, Tires .............................18.69 Hydrite Chemical Co, Chemicals ........2,453.12 Hydro Klean, Equip.............................2,950.50 Ingram Library Services, Books.............648.01 Iowa One Call, Locates ...........................28.80 Koch Brothers, Of¿ce Supply ................170.15 Lang, Gavin, Shelter Dep Refund..........100.00 Leaf, Of¿ce Supply ..................................86.70 Mastercard, Supplies .............................597.42 McCrometer, Meter ................................729.75 McDaniel Patricia, Books.........................23.00 Mediacom, Phone....................................82.41 Mid-America Publishing Co, Forms .......150.00 MidAmerican Energy Co, Electric ..........317.25 Midwest Breathing Air LLC, Equip Repair/Maint .............................................................512.90 Midwest Pipe Supply Inc, Parts .............393.16 Of¿ce Depot, Supplies ...........................139.26 Quality Pump & Control, Parts And Repair ........ ..........................................................6,925.18 Schumann Aviation, Contract .............2,601.00 Shopko Stores Operating C, Pr/Open Houses .. ...............................................................13.96 Short Elliott Hendrickson, ................13,186.15 Staples Credit Plan, Of¿ce Supplies......190.74 Teamsters Local 238, Union Dues.........242.50 This Old House, Periodicals ....................30.00 Three Rivers Bene¿t Corp, Health Insurance .... .............................................................618.37 Traces, Books ........................................216.50 Viet, Galen, Refund-Overpayment ..........20.00 Visu-Sewer Inc, Lift Sta. Repair..........1,032.50 Ward’s Machine Shop Inc, Equip...........195.00 Weber Paper Company, Supply ..............27.00 Wellmark, Health- Pre-Tax..................1,630.60 Wickwire, Nicole, Bldg Maint .................300.00 Payroll, Total Payroll Checks ............35,215.58 CLAIMS TOTAL .............................132,439.24 CLAIMS BY FUND General Fund....................................36,402.59 General - Lost/Pool Fund ......................729.75 Library Fund .......................................8,824.90 Road Use Tax Fund ............................6,511.47 Employee Bene¿ts Fund .......................327.67 Capital Project - WWTP Fund ..........11,381.38 Capital Project - Library Fund .............1,804.77 Water Operating Fund ......................50,748.37 Sewer Fund ......................................15,625.50 Solid Waste Fund ....................................82.84 FUND TOTAL .................................132,439.24

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 23 and 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

PUBLIC NOTICE Karr Properties

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501001 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA LOUISE EVANS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Thelma Louise Evans, Deceased, who died on or about November 8, 2015.

You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 21st day of December, 2015, the last will and testament of Thelma Louise Evans, deceased, bearing the date of the 14th day of February, 1985, codicil dates June 4, 2006 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dean Evans was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 21st day of December, 2015.

Dean Evans 541 Oakland Dr. Alden, IA 50006 Executor of Estate

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR500999 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EILEEN A. KRABBE, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Eileen A. Krabbe, Deceased, who died on or about December 3, 2015.

You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 16th day of December, 2015, the last will and testament of Eileen A. Krabbe, deceased, bearing date of the 18th day of April, 2008, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Calvin L. Krabbe was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 18th day of December, 2015.

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of Storage Unit #24 Located at: 1815 4th Street NE, Hampton, IA 50441 And rented in the name of: Candiee Woltjer Will be sold at public auction sale on: January 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Contents of said unit consist in part of: Personal, household and misc. items MINIMUM BILL WILL HAVE TO BE $525.00 per unit If the tenant of the above storage unit pays the rent due before the auction, the sale will be canceled without notice.

Michael D. Holt, ICIS PIN No: AT0003597 Barker, McNeal, Wiese & Holt PO Box 634 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Attorney for Executor

Calvin L. Krabbe 111 Luicks Lane, N Belmond, IA 50421 Executor of Estate G.A. Cady III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001386 Attorney for Executor Cady & Rosenberg Law Firm, PLC 9 First Street, SW PO Box 456 Hampton, IA 50441 641-456-2555

Date of second publication 6th day of January, 2016.

Date of second publication 6th day of January, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Latimer City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF LATIMER UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2015 The regular meeting of the Latimer City Council was called to order by Mayor Kent Morton at 6:30 pm on December 9, 2015 at the Latimer City Hall. Councilpersons answering roll call were: Randy DeBour, Lawrence Meyer, Landon Plagge, Jeanne Plagge, and Cathy Crooks.

Jeanne made a motion to approve the agenda as printed and was seconded by Randy. Motion passed unanimously.

Reminder of the City Hall Holiday Open House Saturday, December 19th from 10 am - 12 pm.

A motion made by Jeanne and seconded by Cathy approved them as written. Motion passed unanimously.

While reviewing the bills, it was moved by Landon and seconded by Jeanne to remove the Iowa Rural Water Association membership renewal and discontinue our membership. Motion passed unanimously.

Another motion was made by Cathy and seconded by Lawrence to approve the bills to be paid with those changes. Motion passed unanimously.

Elected Council members Randy DeBour, Landon Plagge, and Shaun Koenen were sworn in and received their Certi¿cates of Election for their duties that will start on January 4, 2016.

Newly elected Mayor Mark Johansen was sworn in and received his Certi¿cate of Election for his duties that will start on January 4, 2016.

A motion was made by Lawrence and seconded by Landon to have the Director of City Maintenance read the water meters and pay him an additional $37.50 per month. Motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Randy and seconded

by Lawrence to start the process to revise the City Code of Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously.

No action was taken on the old city hall building or the shed between old city hall and the ¿re station with more discussion to happen at a later date.

Landon made a motion to buy 10 foot conduit poles to replace the current Àag poles used in the business district and have Randy and Wayne ¿gure out the best method of attaching the Àags for use. The motion was seconded by Cathy. Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 2015-16 approving the transfer of $38,000 from the Road Use Vehicle Replacement Savings Account to the Road Use Checking Account to pay for the new equipment was approved with a motion made by Landon and seconded by Jeanne. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Cathy: aye; Jeanne: aye; Landon: aye; Lawrence: aye; and Randy: aye. Motion passed unanimously.

It was decided to terminate the cleaning contract by a motion made by Jeanne and seconded by Lawrence. Motion passed unanimously.

After hearing details about the sewer electrical board, it was moved by Landon and seconded

by Randy to replace it at an estimated cost of $9,000. Motion passed unanimously.

Kent wishes to thank everyone for allowing him to serve over the last 11 years as Mayor.

Plaques were given to Jeanne Plagge and Mayor Kent Morton in appreciation for their service over the years to the City of Latimer. They will be greatly missed on the City Council.

Lawrence made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm and was seconded by Landon.

Motion passed unanimously.

ATTEST: Melissa Simmons, City Clerk Kent Morton, Mayor DECEMBER 2015 GENERAL FUND Alliant Energy, City Sign electricity ........$23.51 Auto Parts, Inc, Nylon Ties ....................$20.08 Carrot-Top Industries, Inc, Flags for City Hall .... ...........................................................$256.38 Coulter Public Library, July, Dec Payment ......... ........................................................$1,760.36 Data Technologies, Inc, 2016 License/Support Fees ...................................................$466.25 EFTPS, Federal, Medicare and FICA taxes ...... ........................................................$1,035.98 Electronic Engineering, pager work for ¿re dept ...........................................................$121.95 Commissioner of Elections, Election Charges... ........................................................$1,164.69 Franklin County Lumber, supplies for bench repairs ...................................................$116.66 Froniter, phone service ........................$130.13 MidAmerican Publishing, snow removal ads ..... .............................................................$41.50 Hampton Hardware, shop supplies .......$46.97 Iowa League of Cities, budget workshop........... .............................................................$80.00 IPERS, retirement................................$184.89

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Sigmeth Roberts Law, PLC ORDER (NOTICE OF HEARING) NOTICE ID: 2RCV62 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WRIGHT COUNTY In the Matter of Guardianship of E.J.-A. and A.J.R. Case No. 02991 GCPR016573 Case No. 02991 GCPR016574 A hearing in this matter is currently scheduled for December 23. Court will not be held in Wright County on that date. The hearing must be rescheduled.

IT IS, THEREFORE, THE ORDER OF THE COURT: 1. A Hearing is scheduled on 01/06/2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Wright Co. Courthouse, 115 N. Main St., Clarion, Iowa.

CLERK TO FURNISH COPIES TO: COUNSEL OF RECORD PRO SE PARTIES So Ordered

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE Foreclosure Petition

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2015 Be it duly noted these minutes of 12/21/15 are UNOFFICIAL minutes.

The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30AM with Board members Michael Nolte-Chairman, Corey Eberling and Gary McVicker present.

Motion by Eberling, seconded by McVicker, approves the agenda as submitted. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Eberling, approves the minutes of 12/14/15. All ayes. Motion carried.

Guests: Sandy Eckhardt-Drainage Clerk-DD #48 extra charges and who is responsible for payment; Russell Wood-CPC reported on managed care extension to March 1st rather than January 1, 2016.

Committee Updates: Case Management Report.

County Engineer Waddingham reported on the Franklin County Land¿ll on-going monitoring.

At 9:30 AM Franklin County Fair Board members Jon Baltes, Scott Horner, Marcus Kofoot and Tanner Brass, met to request $50,000 funding in the 2016/2017 Budget process. No action taken.

Motion by Eberling, seconded by McVicker, approves claims for period ending 12/20/2015. All ayes. Motion carried.

At 10:00 AM Jason Gooder, Conservation Director, met to discuss Conservation employees ability to be permitted as Law Enforcement Reserves allowed to carry weapons. After discus-

sion and the Auditor citing Code Section 80D.14 that reserves have no participation in a pension fund or retirement system, the action was not addressed.

At 10:30 AM Karen Mitchell-Franklin County Development Director, and Board members Bruce Harris, John Trewin, and Rick Whalen met to request $70,000 funding in the 2016/2017 budget process. No action taken.

Motion by Eberling, seconded by McVicker, approves a Fireworks Permit to Cara Schwake to display ¿reworks at 1520 Hwy 65 on Friday, January 1, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Eberling, seconded by McVicker, adopts Resolution 2015-50: Appointment of Civil Process Servers in Franklin County Sheriff’s Of¿ce. Said resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION #2015-50: APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL PROCESS SERVERS IN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Franklin County Sheriff, has appointed Kris Wolford and Lori Craighton to the position of Civil Process Servers effective on the 14th day of December, 2015.

WHEREAS, a person appointed by the Sheriff as a Civil Process Server may, under the direction of the Sheriff, execute and return all writs and other legal process issued to the Sheriff by legal authority.

ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 2015, with the vote thereon being as follows: Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Resolution duly adopted.

The Board acknowledged Manure Management Plan Renewals for: 1) Swieter Finisher Farm, #62625, owner Don Swieter, site located 1522 50th St, Iowa Falls, Sec 16, Grant Township; 2) Pralle 1 Finisher Farm, #59262, owner

Elk Run Farms Inc., site located 1231 110th St, Hampton, Sec 24, Hamilton Township; 3) Janet Finisher Farm, #59484, owner Marton Pork Production Inc., site located 150 30th St, Popejoy, Sec 30, Oakland Township; 4) Brandt Finisher Farm, #61742, owner Hansen Farms LC, site located 341 Thrush Ave, Ackley, Sec 20, Osceola Township; 5) AJ Schaefer Finisher Farm, #58592, owner AJ Schaefer, site located 792 220th St, Latimer, Sec 19, Richland Township; 6) Jay & Jody Plagge Finisher Farm, #58368, owners Jay, Jody & Mitch Plagge, site located 736 220th St. Alexander, Sec 19, Richland Township; 7) F113, #65026, owner Christensen Farms LLC, site located 2150 Violet Ave, Shef¿eld, Sec 22, West Fork Township; 8) GAAL LLC, #57787, owner GAAL LLC, site located 1151 80th St, Hampton, Sec 2, Lee Township; 9) Rehm Site, #60772, owner Summit Farms, site located 267 Ironwood Ave, Alden, Sec 28, Lee Township; 10) Rommel, #57743, owner Kent Krause, site located 941 25th St, Alden, Sec 33, Lee Township; 11) C Ave, #61480, owner Kyle Janes, site located 11062 C Ave, Alden, Sec 10, Alden Township, Hardin County; 12) Young Finisher, #61425, owner Summit Farms, site located 12688 Young Ave, Alden, Sec 18, Alden Township, Hardin Township.

Motion by Eberling, seconded by McVicker, adjourns at 11:35 AM, until 12/28/15. All ayes.

Motion carried.

ATTEST: Michael Nolte, Chairman Michelle S. Giddings, Auditor & Clerk to Board PUBLICATION LIST Agvantage FS, Fuel .............................2338.32 Ahlers & Cooney PC, Legal Srv ..............67.00 Alliant Energy, Util .................................331.68

Allied Manatts Group, Road Stone ........289.80 JoEllen Arends, Mileage ..........................75.92 Auto Parts, Rep/Parts ............................236.53 Baker Group, Srv Agrmnt ....................5534.00 Bibby Financial Srvs, Sup........................54.75 Brenda Boyington, Mileage ...................166.40 Calhoun Burns & Assoc, Prof Srv ........1218.10 CAM Spray, Sup ......................................30.77 Campbell Supply Co, Rep/Parts ..............72.39 Central Salt LLC, Salt ........................18355.81 CenturyLink, Phone Srv.......................1001.30 Cintas First Aid, Safety ..........................562.08 Ashley Claussen, Mileage .......................65.52 Consolidated Energy, Fuel ................21412.23 Counsel, Maint.......................................340.96 Thomas A Craighton, Srvs .....................450.00 Culligan, Water Srv ..................................90.12 D&L Sanitation, Garbage .......................284.50 Dakota Medical Solutions, Med Sup......435.50 Dollar General, Sup .................................57.35 Don’s Truck Sales, Rep/Parts................142.50 Dumont Harken Lumber, Sup ..............2242.46 Lindsey Edwards, Mileage.....................269.36 Eldora Pharmacy, Prisoner Meds ........1578.09 Fareway, Cust Sup ..................................17.07 Farm & Home Publishers, Plat Books ...711.45 Franklin Co Dispatch, Funding ..........46200.00 Franklin Co Home Care, Srvs............11670.00 Franklin Co Sheriff, Srvs........................301.19 Franklin Co Wind LLC, Rebate ..........70274.93 Franklin General Hospital, Phones/Srvs............ .............................................................526.88 Franklin General Hospital, Rent ..........1500.00 Franklin REC, Util ................................1087.04 G & K Services, Srvs ...............................95.57 Gateway Hotel, Ed/Trng ........................524.16 Gleisner Automotive, Rep/Parts ..............90.40 Global Fabrication, Rep/Parts .............1537.50

Global Hydraulics & Supply, Parts .........151.43 GovConnection, Data Proc ....................390.54 Steve Graeser, Tools .............................335.00 Grovhac, Rep/Parts ...............................492.96 Linda Hamman, Mileage..........................81.64 City of Hampton, Water .........................338.87 Hardin Co Sheriff, Prisoners ................8280.00 Pam Harkema, Mileage ...........................53.04 Nichole Harlan, Mileage ........................263.12 Teresa Harms, Mileage..........................244.40 Alex Hass, Wk Apprl ..............................226.28 Healthcare First, Maint Agmnt .............1142.18 Heartland Asphalt, Const Srvs...........19455.98 Henry M Adkins & Son, Elect Sup .......9885.00 Thomas L Hovland, Storage ....................50.00 IACCBE, Ed/Trng ..................................380.00 Iowa Drainage District Assn, Trng ...........50.00 Iowa One Call, Dues................................50.00 ISAC, Ed/Trng .......................................195.00 John Deere Financial, Ed/Trng ..............134.63 Johnson Sanitary Products, Cust Sup .....97.13 Lynn G Johnson, Wk Apprl ......................69.99 Robin Koob, Mileage ...............................34.84 LTMS, Wk Apprl .....................................302.90 Marco Inc, Maint ......................................49.12 Jennifer Marsh, Mileage ..........................96.72 McDowell & Sons, Services.................1371.00 Gary McVicker, Comm...........................100.00 Shirley Mejia, Mileage .............................31.72 Mercy Medical Ctr-N IA, Srvs ..................76.96 Michael Todd Co, Rep/Parts ................6627.20 Mid American Energy, Util ...................5975.94 Midland Power, Util ..................................11.24 Cyndi Miller, Mileage .............................167.96 Deb Miller, Mileage ..................................53.04 MPH Industries Inc., Equip ..................4190.00 Murphy’s Htg & Plbg, Rep/Parts ..............49.95 NAPA, Rep/Parts ...................................221.78

Northland Products, Parts Wshr ............145.15 Barb Noss, Mileage ...............................185.12 Overhead Door, Rep/Parts ....................214.50 PartyLights, Sup ..................................2525.00 Petroblend Corp, Lubricants ................2105.10 PETTY CASH SHERIFF, Pstg ...............159.20 Pitney Bowes, Qrtly Pstg .......................545.16 Polk Co Treasurer, Med Exmnr .............164.37 Pralle’s Wash City, Veh Washes ............151.20 RBF Electric, Rep/Parts.........................612.50 Reminder Printing, Ads ..........................335.65 Larry Richtsmeier, Mileage ......................90.48 Marla Schipper, Mileage ........................220.48 The Schneider Corp, Web Hosting ......2265.00 Schumacher Elevator Co, Maint Agrmnt ........... ...........................................................1649.40 Dr Craig Semler, Safety Glasses ...........238.00 Shopko, Sup ............................................70.20 Kyle Simons, Wk Apprl ..........................151.91 Society of Land Srvyrs, Dues ................140.00 Solutions, Sup .........................................77.60 Spring Creek Co, Snow Rmvl ..................90.00 Superior Welding, Welding Sup ...............78.01 Jenni Swart, Mileage ...............................89.44 Times Citizen, Ads ...................................64.15 Uline, Shelves........................................699.74 UnityPoint Clinic, Tests .......................... 111.00 US Cellular, Cell Srv ..............................224.62 USPS, Rent/Pstg ...................................163.00 VISA, Trng/Sup ......................................342.81 Waste Mgmt, Garb/Recy .....................3262.01 Christa Wiarda, Mlg/Cell ........................136.40 Jeanne Wogen, Mileage ........................134.68 Ziegler Inc, Rep/Parts ..........................3449.65 GRAND TOTAL ...............................274859.44 Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Election NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 24 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 24: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Dennis Neubauer home, 103 Mildred Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Richard Ritland Dennis L. Neubauer Marlyn Balvanz Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 28 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 28: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the James Showalter home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

James Showalter Clifford Berghoefer George Abbas, Jr. Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 49 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 49: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Jim Meyer home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Jim Meyer Ron Plagge Sylvia Borcherding Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 58 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 58: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Merlyn Wiarda home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Merlyn Wiarda John Coombs Merrill Ahrens Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 70 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 70: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Clifford Berghoefer home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Clifford Berghoefer Kenny Enslin Delbert Berghoefer Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SUB 2/13 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 2/13: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Larry Shugar residence, 1697 30th St., Ackley, IA, Hardin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Tom Heinz Larry Shugar Jack Rankin Trustees

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 26 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 26: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Orlin Schwab, 1276 Cardinal Ave., Latimer, home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Orlin Schwab Axel Wibholm Craig Classon Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 35 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 35: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Scott Simons home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Scott Simons Victor E. Wolf Terry Heilskov Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 56 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 56: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Clifford Berghoefer home, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Clifford Berghoefer Scott Simons Terry Heilskov Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 69 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 69: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Geneva Fire Station, Franklin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Steve Diemer Ronald J. Kreimeyer Don Kloetzer Trustees

NOTICE OF ELECTION IN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3-47 FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA To the Landowners in Drainage District No. 3-47: You and each of you are hereby noti¿ed that an election will be held at the Larry Shugar residence, 1697 30th St., Ackley, IA, Hardin County, Iowa, on Saturday, January 16, 2016 for the purpose of electing one trustee for the drainage district for a three year term and for any vacancy which may exist.

Polls will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This election is held in accordance with the provisions of Sections 468.521 and 468.523 inclusive of the Code of Iowa.

Tom Heinz Jack Rankin Larry Shugar Trustees

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

LEGALS ARE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW!

PUBLIC NOTICE Hampton-Dumont Community School District OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS H-D BOARD OF EDUCATION UNAPPROVED MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2015 The Hampton-Dumont Board of Education met in regular session on December 21, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. with Ron Raney, Stacy Miller, Tom Brolsma, Jeff Rosenberg, Tom Birdsell, Erran Miller and Chad Hanson Board Members. Todd Lettow, Superintendent and Lisa Lewis, Board Secretary, were present.

Motion by Jeff Rosenberg, second by Erran Miller to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Tom Brolsma, to approve the consent agenda, along with payment of bills and transfers. All ayes.

Ann Bobst, Hampton-Dumont District Nurse, gave an overview to the Board on the nursing department.

The Board recognized a letter from HDEA for initiation of bargaining toward the 2016-17 master contract.

Dan Aalbers, Athletic Director, and Jen Koenen, Curriculum Director were present to give an overview of their departments.

Sarah DeBour, Vocational Ag Teacher, and 5 of the FFA students were present to give an overview of their trip to the National FFA Convention.

Students presenting were: Lexi Kalkwarf, Alexis Anderson, Journey Jones, Carlie Miller, Aaron DeVries and Parker Allen.

The Administrators were present to give an overview of their departments.

Mr. Lettow went over with the board the following issues that could affect districts in the future: Manufacturing State Tax Exemptions Resolution of the Davenport CSD-Funding Equity Mr. Lettow did review with the Board the following: Special Education Revenue/Expenses Updated SAVE/PPEL Projections Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Jeff Rosenberg to approve bid from Chuck Butt for snow removal. All ayes.

Motion by Jeff Rosenberg, second by Chad Hanson to approve the purchase of two laptop carts from Earthwalk. All ayes.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Jeff Rosenberg to approve joining Rural School Advocates.

All ayes.

Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Jeff Rosenberg to approve the agreement to establish a consortium to jointly administer an instructional program at Pinecrest School located within the boundaries of the Mason City Community School District. All ayes.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Chad Hanson to appoint Tom Brolsma to the Franklin County Conference Board. All ayes.

Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Tom Birdsell to appoint Stacy Miller to the Butler County Conference Board. All ayes.

Motion by Stacy Miller, second by Tom Brolsma to approve the SBRC application for open enrolled out students, not on Hampton-Dumont’s 2014 certi¿ed enrollment, for $82,758.00. All ayes.

Motion by Stacy Miller, second by Tom Brolsma to approve the SBRC application for supplemental weighting for Limited English Pro¿ciency Instruction beyond 5 years for $55,307.00. All ayes.

Motion by Chad Hanson, second by Stacy Miller to approve offering an Early Retirement Plan

for 2016, 40% of salary for certi¿ed staff, and 30% of wages for support staff. All ayes, with Jeff Rosenberg voting nay.

Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Stacy Miller to approve the change of snow makeup day on January 18, 2016. This was previously on the calendar to be a snow makeup day, but do to Professional Development plans, we will not be making this day up on January 18, 2016. This will continue to be a Professional Day for the Teaching staff. All ayes.

Motion by Tom Brolsma to ask the Franklin County Fair Board to continue to leave the rent for the bus barn for the remainder of this ¿scal year as agreed upon at $1,000.00 per month.

This amount would increase to $1,250.00 per month for ¿scal year 2017, and increase again to $1,500.00 per month with ¿scal year 2018.

The board asked Mr. Lettow to please contact the Fair Board and see if this plan is acceptable to them. All ayes.

The Board asked for public comment for review of board policies. There were no public comments.

Motion by Chad Hanson, second by Stacy Miller to approve the ¿rst reading of the following board policies, all ayes: 705.1: Purchasing – Bidding 708: Care, Maintenance, and Disposal of School District Records Motion by Stacy Miller, second by Tom Birdsell to approve the second reading of the 300 – 900 series of board policies, with minor revisions to the following board policies, all ayes: 203: Board of Directors’ ConÀict of Interest 209.6: Review of Revision Policy 404.R1: Code of Professional Conduct and Ethic Regulations 405.2: Employee Quali¿cations, Recruitment, Selection 904.1: Transporting Students in Private Vehicles (which eliminates policy 401.6 – Transporting of Students by Employees) Motion by Tom Birdsell, second by Tom Brolsma to adjourn the meeting. All ayes.

GENERAL/MANAGEMENT/SAVE/PPEL A & M Electric, Repair..........................$478.25 Access Inc, Purchase Service .............$762.13 AEA 267, Supplies/Purchase Service................ ........................................................$3,765.29 Ahlers & Cooney P C, Legal Service ................. ........................................................$1,340.00 Apple Computer Inc, Publications Computer..... ........................................................$1,818.00 Auto Parts Whse Inc, Supplies ............$186.74 Blood, Jim, Supplies ..............................$42.00 Brolsma, Tom, Parking Reimb. ................$7.00 Camcor Inc., Elmo/Barkema Exp .....$3,938.97 CDW Government Inc, Tech Supplies ............... ...........................................................$667.05 Central Iowa Distributing Inc, Repair Parts........ ...........................................................$236.71 CenturyLink, DW Phone ...................$1,128.25 City Of Hampton, Water/Sewer ...........$967.53 Craig, Tina, Postage Reimb.....................$3.07 Culligans, Service Call.........................$533.71 Culver-Hahn Electric Supply, Maint Supplies .... ........................................................$1,749.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Supplies .......$486.50 Department Of Administrative, Educational Directory ..................................................$15.11 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. Co., Stamp .....$31.70 Dumont Harken Lumber, Maint Supplies ........... .............................................................$22.45 Dumont Implement Co Inc, Maint Supplies .......

...........................................................$182.33 Dumont Telephone Co, Supplies/Cable Ads...... ...........................................................$208.09 Ecolab, Rental Fee ................................$84.95 Educational Design, LLC, Memberships ........... ...........................................................$117.00 Estes Construction, NS Project ...........$218.00 Exemplars K-12, Tag Supplies .........$1,750.00 Fareway Stores, Supplies.................$1,255.13 Fareway Stores, Supplies....................$545.39 Fisher Scienti¿c, Science Supplies........$57.77 Flores, Lori, Translating .........................$61.75 Follett School Solutions, Inc, Library Books ...... ........................................................$1,114.57 Follett School Solutions, Inc, Library Books ...... ...........................................................$481.99 Franklin County Fair Assoc, Lease ...$2,000.00 Franklin County Lumber, Supplies.........$47.01 Franklin General Hospital, Drug Testing ............ .............................................................$11.50 Giddings Signs, Signs .........................$650.00 Giddings Signs, Signs ......................$1,010.00 Glowmania, Vocal Supplies ...................$95.00 Gonzales, Barbara, Translating ...........$117.00 Goodwin Tucker, FCS Repairs ............$629.80 Haddock Corporation, Level 1 Supplies ............ .............................................................$55.00 Hampton Hardware, Supplies..............$994.07 Hampton-Dumont Activity Fund, Reimbursement ...................................................$351.18 Hampton-Dumont Child Nutrition, PS Thru 11/13/2015 ......................................$6,845.44 Hampton-Dumont Quarterback, Purchase Service.....................................................$808.05 Hardin County Of¿ce Supplies, Maint Supplies . ...........................................................$323.48 Iowa Assoc Of School Boards, Registration/ Background Checks ........................$1,055.00 Iowa Falls Heatin/Ac/Plumbing, NS Project....... ......................................................$35,707.20 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies .........$359.96 Iowa Valley CCD, College Tuition .....$1,830.00 Jacobs, Christine, Postage Reimb. .........$8.53 JW Pepper & Son, Supplies .............$1,040.74 Koenigsberg, Rosemary, Reimbursement ......... .............................................................$36.38 Kregel, Roger, Mowing ........................$120.00 Larson, Judy, Reimbursement .............$400.00 Lehmann, Lisa, HSAP Supp ................$637.64 Lettow, Todd, Reimbursement ...............$16.47 Lowery Mcdonnell Company, NS Project .......... ......................................................$52,048.49 Mac To School, Laptops ...................$5,990.00 Madson, Steve, Reimbursement ...........$89.55 Mark’s Plumbing Parts, Maint Supplies$422.61 Martin Bros Distributing, Supplies ....$1,484.33 Martin Bros Distributing, Supplies .......$356.09 Mid America Publishing, Board Publications ..... ...........................................................$138.58 MidAmerican Energy, Nat Gas/Electric ............. ........................................................$9,055.11 MidAmerican Energy, BB Electricity ......$12.99 MidAmerican Energy, Electric/Natural Gas ....... ......................................................$11,552.03 Montes, Reyes, Translating ...................$71.50 Murphy Heating & Plumbing, NS Project/Supplies.................................................$5,977.99 Napa Auto Parts, Supplies...................$173.02 NIACC, Industrial Academy/Purchase Service .. ........................................................$3,215.76 NIVC Services, Purchase Service .......$129.78 North Central Mechanical, Repairs...$4,400.50 Of¿ce Depot Inc, Transportation Supplies ......... .............................................................$23.89 Oriental Trading Company, Inc, Supplies ..........

.............................................................$65.46 Pasco Scienti¿c, Supplies .....................$35.00 Per Mar Security Service, Security ......$120.87 Quill Corporation, Supplies ..................$441.38 Rainbow Feed & Garden, Supplies .....$797.11 Rieman Music, Supplies/Resale ..........$388.24 Sanchez, Daniela, Translating .............$100.75 Scholastic Inc, Textbooks ....................$362.47 School Bus Sales Co, Repair Parts .....$100.42 School Speciality, Supplies...............$5,332.21 ShifÀer, Supplies ....................................$44.30 Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, Supplies ... .............................................................$89.87 Swart Snow Removal, Snow Removal ..$32.50 SYNCB/Amazon, Supp..........................$78.43 SYNCB/Amazon, Supplies ..................$365.65 Timberline, Medicaid Billing ..............$1,870.69 Torres, Nora, Translating .......................$94.25 Trigger Memory Co., Math Supplies ....$124.75 Turnitin, License ...............................$1,437.50 U S Cellular, DW Cell Phone ...............$176.87 Unite Private Networks, Purchase Service ........ ...........................................................$307.00 Uribe, Raquel, Translating .....................$61.75 Wards Machine Shop, Maint Supplies ...$47.28 Waste Management, Garbage Service ............. ........................................................$1,831.48 Weber Paper Company, Supplies .......$538.30 West Music Co, Band Supplies ...........$197.25 Wex Bank, Diesel/Fuel .....................$3,956.64 Xerox Corporation, Copier Lease .....$7,083.99 TOTAL ..........................................$200,630.51 AF DECEMBER 16, 2015 BILLS FOR APPROVAL Aalbers, Dan, Reimb-Ad Travel Exp/Clinic Regist .........................................................$79.47 AEA 267, Play Programs .......................$31.19 Algona High School, JV WR Entry Fee, 12.11.15 ...............................................$65.00 Arndorfer, Mike, Sub Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12/15/15 .............................................$120.00 Aspi Solutions Inc, XC-Computer Entries .......... ...........................................................$120.00 Bethke, Matt, Freshmen G/BB Of¿cial, 12.19.15 ...............................................$70.00 Birdsell-Schall, Julie, Fall Sports Concessions.. ...........................................................$500.00 Birkedal, Eric, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ...... .............................................................$75.00 CAL CSD, Transfer Balance In Account ............ ........................................................$1,342.10 Caley, Mike, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ........ .............................................................$95.00 Christensen, Timothy, 8th B/BB Of¿cial, 12/10 .. .............................................................$70.00 Christensen, Timothy, Of¿cial ................$70.00 Christensen, Timothy, 8th B/BB Of¿cial, 12/10 .. .............................................................$70.00 Christensen, Timothy, JV/V G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.15.15 ...............................................$75.00 Christensen, Timothy, Sub Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12/15/15 .............................................$120.00 Cordoba, Irene, Refund-Over Paid MS Cheer Resale ....................................................$5.00 Dahle, Anthony, Of¿cial .........................$95.00 Decker Sporting Goods, HS/MS Athletic Supplies.................................................$2,229.70 Dingman, Dan, Of¿cial...........................$95.00 Fair¿eld Inn & Suites, Dance Team Reservations ................................................$1,220.80 Franklin County Lumber, Play Supplies............. .............................................................$54.87 Godfather’s Pizza, Supplies .............$2,682.50 Graphic Edge, The, MS Cheer Resale T-Shirts...............................................$208.84

Greiman, Todd, Var BB Of¿cial, 12/5/15 ............ .............................................................$95.00 Halsted, Tony, Of¿cial ............................$95.00 Hampton Hardware, Play Supplies........$80.12 Hampton-Dumont General Fund, Fall Employee Of¿cials .........................................$706.86 Hampton-Dumont General Fund, Visa, AF Visa Charges ..........................................$2,544.65 Hauge, Benjamin, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.15.15 ...............................................$95.00 Hilmer, Holli, Of¿cial ..............................$75.00 Independence High School, Wr Trny Entry Fee, 12.5 ......................................................$75.00 Johnson, Dale, Of¿cial...........................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 8Th B/BB Of¿cial, 12/10 ........... .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 12/11 ............ .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 8th B/BB Of¿cial, 12/10 ............ .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 12/11 ............ .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 7th G/BB Of¿cial 11.23.15 ........ .............................................................$70.00 Junkman, Cain, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ... .............................................................$75.00 KLMJ-FM, Ad-Fall Play ..........................$48.00 Lacey, Brandt, Freshmen G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.17.15 ...............................................$70.00 Lacey, Brandt, Var BB Of¿cial, 12/5/15 ............. .............................................................$95.00 Lacey, Bryan, Of¿cial .............................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 12.21.15 ......... .............................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, Freshmen G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.17.15 ...............................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, Of¿cial .............................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, MS B BB Off¿cial 11.24.15.......... .............................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, Freshmen G/BB Of¿cial, 12.19.15 ...............................................$70.00 Listen Up Entertainment, Deposit-Winter Formal DJ ................................................$100.00 Luther College, HS Vocal-Dorian Festival Regist .......................................................$110.00 Lynch, Chris, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ...... .............................................................$95.00 Martin Bros Distributing, Supplies .......$351.18 Martin Bros Distributing, HS Success Center Supplies .............................................$281.39 Mid-America Publishing Corp, Football Books/ Programs ...........................................$120.00 Nee, David, 7th B/BB Of¿cial, 12.17.15............. .............................................................$70.00 Nee, David, Of¿cial ................................$70.00 O’Connor, Andrew, Freshmen G/BB Of¿cial, 12.19.15 ...............................................$70.00 O’Dell, Jill, MS Cheerleading Bows .......$80.00 O’Dell, Jill, Refund-Over Pd MS Cheer Resale . ...............................................................$5.00 OBrien, Scott, 7th B/BB Of¿cial, 12.17.15 ......... .............................................................$70.00 OBrien, Scott, Of¿cial ............................$70.00 OBrien, Scott, Of¿cial ............................$70.00 OBrien, Scott, 7th B BB Of¿cial 11.24.15 .......... .............................................................$70.00 OBrien, Scott, 7th G BB Of¿cial 11.23.15 .......... .............................................................$70.00 OBrien, Scott, Of¿cial ............................$75.00 OBrien, Scott, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.15.15 ...... .............................................................$75.00 OBrien, Scott, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ...... .............................................................$75.00 OBrien, Scott, Sub Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12/15/15 .............................................$120.00

Pearce, Brian, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 12.21.15 ........ .............................................................$70.00 Pearce, Brian, Freshmen BB Of¿cial, 12/3/15 ... .............................................................$70.00 Perez, Lacey, Refund-Over Pd MS Cheer Resale ........................................................$5.00 Pitzenberger, Emma, Dance Team Pants.......... .............................................................$50.00 Roland-Story High School, JV/V WR Trny Entry Fees ...................................................$130.00 Saint Edmond Schools, MS Honor Band T-Shirts.................................................$48.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, MS Wrestling Supplies..........................................$7.98 Streit, Phil, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.15.15 .......... .............................................................$95.00 Thein, Trevor, Freshman G/BB Of¿cial, 12.19.15 ...............................................$70.00 Thein, Trevor, 8th G BB Of¿cial 11.29.15 .......... .............................................................$70.00 Thomas, Chris, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.18.15 ... .............................................................$95.00 United Bank And Trust Co, Start Cash .............. ...........................................................$700.00 United Bank And Trust Co, Start Cash .............. ...........................................................$250.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (20A) St Cash, Fr BB, 12/3/15 ........................................$250.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (21A-21B) St Cash . ...........................................................$200.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (22A-22H) St Cash . ........................................................$3,100.00 United Bank And Trust Co, Start Cash .............. ........................................................$1,200.00 Valley High School, HS Wrestling Entry Fee, 12.12.15 .............................................$100.00 Walderbach, Kurt, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 12.15.15 ...............................................$95.00 Wintermote, Rusty, Var BB Of¿cial, 12/5/15 ...... .............................................................$95.00 TOTAL ............................................$23,137.65 CHILD NUTRITION CLAIMS A & M Electric, Labor ........................$1,512.77 Bertram, Angie, Mileage ........................$36.00 Earthgrains Baking Co. Inc., Bread ..$2,060.72 EMS Detergent Services Co., Supplies & Repair .....................................................$414.50 Fareway Stores, Supplies/Food ..........$163.74 Hampton Heating Co, Repairs.............$570.92 Keck Inc., Commodities ....................$2,397.17 Martin Bros Distributing, HS-Food & Supplies... ......................................................$11,132.72 Martin Bros Distributing, MS-Food & Supplies .. ........................................................$7,033.51 Martin Bros Distributing, SS-Food & Supplies ... ........................................................$6,544.54 Murphy Heating & Plumbing, Labor To Install Dishmachine ...................................$1,581.24 Orkin Exterminating, Pest Control .......$199.16 Prairie Farms Dairy, Milk ..................$5,026.00 Robinson, Shirley, Uniform Allowance ...$50.00 Ulenhopp, Donna, Lunch Refund ..........$60.00 Waste Management, Garbage Service ............. ...........................................................$204.00 Wilson Restaurant Supply, Refrig&Dish Machine @ NS .....................................$9,730.00 Wilson Restaurant Supply, Installation Labor .... ...........................................................$975.63 TOTAL ............................................$49,692.62 Published in the Hampton Chronicle on December 30, 2015.

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However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

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Franklin County Home Care Service has an opening for a parttime certiÂżed nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide. Position entails going into individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes assisting with personal cares and home maintenance tasks.

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CORRESPONDENTS are being sought by the Hampton Chronicle.

You can report on your town's local happenings and news.

Correspondents are needed for Hampton, Chapin, Sheffield, Bristow, and Bradford. Call Hampton Chronicle, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244, and ask for Joyce. __________________________ ctf

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New carpet. Double garage with opener. No pets, no smoking. $560 per month/deposit. Call 641-4308844 for showing. __________________________ ctf For Rent: Professional ofÂżce space conveniently located on Hwy 65.

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JOIN OUR TEAM. Now hiring semi & gravel truck drivers. Must have a current Class A CDL and DOT physical. 1 yr. of driving experience preferred. Home most nights and weekends. Paid holidays and vacations. Competitive wages.

Bonuses. Health Ins. BeneÂżts. Call Todd 515-689-8473 or Melanie 641648-3959. __________________________ ctf New bar and grill in Hampton area looking for a bar manager, wait staff, bartenders and cooks. Call 641-4256855. __________________________c52

Want statewide coverage with your classified? The Chronicle can do it for you for one price. Ask our sales reps. Contact the Hampton Chronicle, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244. __________________________ ctf Wanted: Old seed corn signs, sacks, license plate toppers, Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hybrids, Tomahawk, Mallard, Pioneer, Blackhawk, or other Iowa seed corn company items. Also buying: old feed signs; old tractor catalogs, brochures, manuals or signs; oil, gas or soda pop signs; and old gas pump globes or old gas pumps. Good condition. Bryan Paul, Thompson, Iowa.

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Midwest Computer Register Corporation in Hampton is looking for an individual to join their PRINTER ASSEMBLY Production Team.

MID:COM is the national leader in computerized fuel registers and has been in business in Hampton since 1976 WITH NO LAYOFFS! This is a part-time position for an individual who can follow instructions, is mechanically inclined, may have some soldering experience or is willing to learn. This position may turn into a FULLTIME POSITION. Hours are roughly Noon to 5 pm Mondays thru Fridays.

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Are you looking for a great supportive team to work with? Franklin General Hospital may be the place you are looking for. Our goal as health professionals is to ensure a positive environment for our community.

Franklin Wellness Center (FWC) Manager: Full-time, mainly day hours.

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Must have strong computer skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize, be a self-starter and be able to collaborate with a variety of personalities.

Dietary Aide: Part-time, rotating days and evenings till 7:30pm, works every other weekend and holiday. Needs to have previous food service experience cooking, healthcare experience preferred but not required. The right person will be flexible, dependable and have positive behaviors.

Housekeeper: Part-time 24 hours a week. We are looking for a motivated, detailed-oriented individual for our housekeeping department. Day hours and alternating weekends and holidays.

Weekends Only Country View Nursing Home - Nurse Aide: 16 hours a week, 2nd shift. Works every other weekend and alternating holidays. This position does not receive benefits. Competitive wages! If you are interested in attaining your certified nurse aide certification and have enrolled in a class, we have a noncertified aide position available!

Med/Surg C.N.A.: Full-time, 12 hr. shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.

Certified Nurse Aide certification required.

Med/Surg RN: Full-time, 36 hrs a week, 12 hr. shifts, works every third weekend, Iowa Nursing license, ACLS, BLS. Radiologic Technologist: Part-time positions, working 24 hours a week and earn benefits! We offer the opportunity to stay current in a variety of radiology services. Call is one night a week, every 4th weekend call rotation and alternating holiday call. Must have current Iowa State Permit to practice with intentions to become ARRT certified in radiology. New grads welcome to apply!

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ER RN Nurse Leader: Great opportunity for a nurse seeking a new challenge!

Full-time, 36 hours a week, 12 hour shifts. Will work primarily M-F. Must have proven critical thinking skills and will act as a clinical resource to others in the department and for staffing changes. Current Iowa RN license, TNCC, PALS and ACLS required.

Med/Surg/ER RN Baylor Weekend: Full-time, 36 hours, 12 hour shifts. This is a weekend package position in our Med/Surg/ER departments. The Baylor position will work 5 out of 6 weekends. The weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Baylor position gets paid at 1.5 times the base rate of pay for the Baylor hours.

Med Surg RN Nurse Lead: Great opportunity for a nurse seeking a new challenge! Full-time, 36 hours a week, 12 hour shifts. Will work primarily M-F. Must have proven critical thinking skills and will act as a clinical resource to others in the department and for staffing changes. Current Iowa RN license, TNCC, PALS and ACLS required.

Franklin General Hospital offers an excellent benefit package including IPERS, Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts and a FREE single membership to the Franklin Wellness Center.

If interested, fill out an application at the hospital or print an application online at www.franklingeneral.com and send it to:

HUMAN RESOURCES, FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL 1720 Central Avenue East - Hampton, IA 50441 Franklin General Hospital recognizes the National Career Readiness Certificate.

For information on how to obtain the NCRC, contact IowaWORKS at (641)422-1524 x44521 EOE

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112 East Main St., Aredale $29,900 449 & 453 10th Ave. NE, Hampton $39,900 Here is your chance to own your own Bar & Grill/Restaurant.

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Included in the sale: 6 coolers, 4 freezers, 2 refrigerators, 2 ice makers, stove, pizza maker, warmer, 2 pool tables, cash register and numerous bar stools, chairs, tables and wall signs.

Building is in very good condition with tile floor throughout, working security system in place, an outside bar area and stage with roof for entertainment. Call 641-425-7952.

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This 6-BR, 4.5 bath log home located on the Shell Rock River has 6,000+ SF finished area. This home features a Great Room with vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace; formal dining room; spacious family/game room; sun room with hot tub/ resistance pool and much, much more. There is one bath with steam shower and one bath with a jet/soaker tub. The backyard features a 1,150 SF colored cement patio and shelter house with attached deck overseeing the river for grilling. All great for entertaining. Plus, you get a 3-car attached and heated garage. Located on 3.6 acres.

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve: FMC Hampton clinic is open until 3 p.m.

Dows clinic will close at noon.

Jan 1, New Year’s Day: FMC clinics and FGH outpatient departments closed.

In case of emergency on a holiday, assistance will be available at FGH.

MAP acquires Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review Mid-America Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce its purchase of The Eclipse News-Review from Leon and Becky Thorne, of Parkersburg, effective today, Dec. 30.

The Eclipse News-Review will be added to the Hampton-based corporation’s growing roster of 29 Iowa weekly newspapers and shoppers.

Other nearby papers also owned by Mid-America include those in Grundy Center, Allison, Clarksville and Eldora.

Locally, Mid-America Publishing owns and operates the Hampton Chronicle, Sheffield Press, Pioneer Enterprise, Viva Iowa!, Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star. “We are excited to assume the ownership of The Eclipse,” said Ryan Harvey, president and CEO of Mid-America Publshing. “We believe this paper has a solid foundation and also has the potential to be something the community and area can be really proud of. The community’s loyalty to the paper through the years has shown us that they believe in the importance of their local newspaper.”

The transfer of ownership is related to the Thorne’s decision to retire from the newspaper business to pursue other interests.

“We want to thank Leon and Becky for allowing Mid-America to continue the legacy of the Eclipse News-Review,” Harvey said. “We know they’ve been key community figures over the past 45 years with Leon having started at the paper when he was in high school and Becky having worked beside him for many years. We know they are now looking forward to enjoying retirement and we are honored to be able to help them transition.”

Clinton Poock will assume the duties and title of publisher of the newspaper while veteran newspaper editor John Jensen, who has been serving as the editor of the Grundy

ITEMS!

1. A pair of hand cuffs 2. A ride in a POLICE car (Sorry, back seat only) 3. A video of yourself doing the balance and coordination test 4. An audio tape of your voice 5. A breath and/or blood test to determine your alcohol level (Please note: If you prefer not to take the breath/blood test, there’s a small 1 year suspension on your driver’s license. Think of all the $$ you’ll save by not driving.)

Pictured from left to right, Clinton Poock, regional publisher for MidAmerica Publishing Corporation; Leon and Becky Thorne, previous owners of The Eclipse News-Review; and Ryan Harvey, president/CEO of Mid-America Publishing Corporation. JOHN JENSEN/MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORPORATION

Register for the past five years, will oversee the day-to-day operations.

As part of the transition Mid-America is seeking to add a part-time office and sales assistant and full-time sales representative to sell advertising throughout Butler County.

Harvey added that although the paper will retain its existing logo and general format, readers are going to notice some immediate changes such as expanded and varied content, special sections, more local photos and greater use of color.

Additional printing services will be added in The Eclipse office in the near future but the full suite of custom printing services Mid-America offers will be available immediately and any interested parties should contact the newspaper office for additional information.

The newspaper’s billing and circulation will be consolidated to the

The community’s loyalty to the paper through the years has shown us that they believe in the importance of their local newspaper.

- Ryan Harvey, MAP company’s home office in Hampton effective immediately. The printing of the newspaper will also move to the Hampton facility and a website for the newspaper will be launched within a few weeks. The newspaper will, however, remain in its current location at 503 Coates St., and retain the same mailing address, email addresses and phone number.

Meyer 80th The family of Harold L. Meyer of Hampton, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80 th birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Harold was born in 1936 in Ackley. He retired in 1999 after 42 years of pumping gas, changing oil and repairing cars at Harold’s Standard. He was the owner for 33 years.

His family includes wife, Jean; children, Marilyn Moser, Hampton, Kathy Allbee of Hampton, and Dave Meyer of Geneva; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to him at 1021 2nd St. NW, Hampton, IA 50441.

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SO WHAT DOES IT COST TO BE ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING?

Towing/Car Storage .................................... $100 Bail................................................................ $250 DWI Fine ....................................................... $500 Attorney’s Fees ........................................ $1,500 Court Fees ................................................... $200 Loss of Two Days of Work.......................... $250 Alcohol Evaluation ........................................ $90 Crime Victims Fund ...................................... $10

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Victim Impact Panel ...................................... $20 Probation Fee ................................................ $30 Drinking Driver Program ............................ $175 Conditional License ...................................... $75 License Reinstatement Fee .......................... $50 Increased Insurance Rates for 3 years...$5,000 TOTAL........................................................ $8,250

NOTE: ESTIMATED MINIMUMS; ACTUAL COSTS MAY BE HIGHER.

FIRST OFFENSE - 2 DAYS MANDATORY JAIL TIME. COST $55.00 A DAY. SECOND OFFENSE - 7 DAYS MANDATORY JAIL TIME. COST $55.00 A DAY.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Highway Patrol will be observing all vehicles during this Holiday season for drunk drivers.

If you don’t want to be caught - DON’T DRIVE!

LARRY RICHTSMEIER, FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF

Chamber announces holiday contest winners The Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of two Holly Dazzle contests.

The winning wine from Friday Uncorked Nov. 27 was Aronia Red, served at The Wood Cellar. Chamber director Newton Grotzinger presented the award to owner Guyla Pohlman, manager Amy Perez and the “wine guy” Brian Gibson. Aronia Red is available at The Wood Cellar.

First Bank Hampton was the winner of the Holly Dazzle Christmas Tree Contest (inset). The bank won the People’s Choice Award and will get to proudly display the traveling plaque and receive a free Christmas tree next year.

Carlson Tree Farm delivered trees to all contest participants this year. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

New fundraisers highlight 2016 Coaches vs. Cancer The 7th Annual Franklin County Coaches vs. Cancer will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, with several basketball games scheduled between West Fork and Hampton-Dumont at West Fork Community High School.

Some things will be the same as past years, but a few new additions will greet visitors this year.

There will be several fundraisers taking place prior to the event. Local basketball players will be on the hunt for free throw pledges, which is one way the two schools compete off the basketball court. Each school will be raising money through other means as well, and event organizers encourage residents to support local basketball players as they do their part to find a cure for cancer.

A silent auction, raff le and the popular bucket run will also be featured at the event. Both a lunch and supper will be available for a free will donation.

You may have heard about someone getting “buzzed” at this year’s

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event, and it’s true! If $5,000 is raised for this specific challenge, Heather Holm will have someone shave her head in between the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games.

If you would like to make a contribution to “Help Heather Get Buzzed For Cancer,” you can make a donation to Dave Heuberger at First Bank Hampton or Sheri Bogue.

Hampton native and Cedar Falls chef Chris Johnston is also contributing something special this year.

Flyers will be available at the admis-

sions table for both Hampton-Dumont and West Fork. If guests take this f lyer to Café Due in Cedar Falls between Dec. 9 and Jan. 9, the restaurant will give back 10 percent on everything that is attached to that flyer.

Additionally, Johnston plans to donate a dinner party for four to six people. He will come to your home and cook for you, and even bring everything to prepare the meal including the wine. Chef Chris will also be at Coaches vs. Cancer on Jan. 23 to cook something for the crowd. All proceeds from the mealwill be donated to the event.

Organizers are also working on fun activities for halftimes and in between games. T-shirts made at Got You Covered! will be available for purchase as a fundraiser. Contact Heather Holm at (641) 456-8065 or Sheri Bogue at (641) 512-4051 for more information.

Last year, Coaches vs. Cancer raised $12,021.