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Junior swine weigh-in • 2 Conservative Chronicle Nelson earns second

state medal • 11Pioneer Enterprise

Little Lambs visitors • 14 CWL Times

Libraries • 13

Christianity and the movies • 5

Dows Advocate

Sheffield Press

Former Butler county supervisor offers plea deal Sigourney News-Review

Eagle Grove Eagle Sugar Daddys to play at Allison Lions Soup Supper Feb. 26

The Leader

Mira Schmitt-Cash Area residents are in for a speGraphic-Advocate Village Vine Editor cial treat on Friday, Feb 26. The Allison Lions Club is serving a free-will offering Soup Supper Former Butler County Supervisor Mark Reiher with a wide variety of soups, veghas entered a tentative guiltyWhat pleaCheer to one of three Grundy Register Paper gies, special breads, ice cream charges of misappropriation of funds, subject to a and cake from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Butler County District Court judge’s acceptance of Elementary School in Allison. the agreement at 10:30 a.m. March 2 at the courtWhile people enjoy their meal, house in Allison.

Hampton Chronicle the Sugar Daddys Big Band The plea agreement proposes to drop the two (10-piece) will perform. charges for third-degree theft.

Sugar Daddys Big Band style The amounts alleged misused are, count one, includes hits from Benny Good$1,000 to $10,000, second-degree theft if convictman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and others.

The band is under the direction of Dave Smith, Allison, and also has members from Parkersburg, Cedar Falls and Waverly.

Smith says this is an opportunity to bring the summer Wilder Park entertainment program to town by combining it with a LiALLISON – At the Butler County Solons soup supper. id Waste Commission’s annual board Come enjoy an evening of great meeting in February, the Commission food and entertainment, plus supapproved recycling rebates for all the port the Lions and the summer communities in Butler County and to entertainment program, which inButler County. cludes The Glenn Miller OrchesThe rebates are intended to reward tra on June 12, 2016, at Wilder the communities and rural residents Park. for their recycling efforts. These ef-

ed, and counts two and three, both $500 to $1,000, third-degree theft if convicted, all paid as mileage or stipends during calendar 2013, trial information filed Dec. 7 states.

Reiher was a Butler County supervisor including during the span of the allegations, which span Oct. 1, 2012, to May 1, 2014.

The agreement, e-filed Feb. 11, states Reiher will plead guilty to count one of the trial information, second-degree theft, a class D felony, and will pay full restitution of $1,874.64; based on counts two and three being dismissed with Reiher paying court costs. In addition, the state prosecution will not resist any request for a deferred judgment on count

one and will waive all civil penalty.

The state recommends one to two years of probation to Department of Corrections but with Reiher eligible to argue for self-probation.

If the court does not accept the sentencing agreement, Reiher’s written plea states it will be withdrawn and that he will ask for the case to be rescheduled for trial.

The minimum punishment that can be imposed in a sentence for the tentative guilty plea is no jail time, and waiver of fines and civil penalties, as requested. The maximum punishment for the action to which he tentatively pleads could be up to five years of prison and a $750 to $7,500 fine.

Butler County cities receive recycling rebates

New Hartford Lions Fish Fry set March 4

The New Hartford Lions are having Fish Fry on Friday, March 4 at the New Hartford Community building. Serving will be 5-7 p.m.

Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12 years.

Pony Express Dance to be March 12 at Doc’s

A Pony Express Dance organized by the Dairy Spot Trail Riders will feature the band, Wichita, on Saturday, March 12 at Doc’s Restaurant in Clarksville.

A portion of the $5 admission is said to benefit Pony Express Riders of Iowa, a group that fundraises for a camp that assists children and adults with disabilities, Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines.

Local fish fries during Lent

On Fridays during Lent, until Easter Sunday, which is March 27, Doc’s Restaurant in Clarksville serves a Seafood Platter and Pete & Shorty’s offers a Lenten Buffet.

For details, please check their ads first, or call the restaurants, Doc’s at 278-1999 or Pete & Shorty’s at 278-4538.

Boat registrations expire April 30

All current boat registrations expire April 30, 2016, Janice Jacobs, Butler County Recorder, reminded citizens. Renewals are valid for three years.

Renewal cards were mailed last week (Feb. 7-11). This card allows boat owners to renew by mail.

Citizens may call the Recorder’s Office at 319-267-2735 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with any questions.

In this issue Church Calendar ..................... 5 Classifieds .............................. 10 Marketplace........................ 8, 9 Opinion / Editorial .................. 4 Public Notices...................... 6, 7

forts help save hauling costs, labor, disposal costs and landfill space.

In addition, with the rebate, the Commission would also like to thank the cities for their assistance in maintaining the drop-off site including snow removal, mowing, occasional minor clean up, regular monitoring and communicating with the Butler County Transfer Station staff when problems occur, which is all necessary to maintain the sites in a safe and appealing condition.

The communities with curbside recycling received the largest rebate since their residents pay monthly fees for curbside collection. The communities with curbside recycling are: Clarksville, Greene, and Shell Rock, which will receive $3,600 each, and Allison, which will receive $2,900 due to a smaller population than the other communities.

The remaining rebates are related to the number of times the recycling drop-off containers in each community are hauled and dumped per month, which correlates directly to the volume of recyclables generated and the resulting income from their sales.

The Butler County Farm Bureau, Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative, and Butler County Resource and Development will host a legislative forum on Friday, Feb. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Allison Public Library.

Butler County leaders and interested citizens are invited to attend and meet with their legislators who will make comments, followed by answering questions from the audience.

Legislators attending the event will include Iowa House District 54 Representative Linda Upmeyer, house majority leader; Iowa House District 50 Representative Pat Grassley; Iowa Senate District 25 Senator Bill Dix, senate minority leader; and Iowa Senate District 27 Senator Amanda Ragan.

The Allison Public Library is located at 412 Third St. in Allison.

The building is located on the corner of Third and Elm Street, one block east of Main Street. Entrance to the Community Room is on Elm Street.

Allison Trees Forever tree sale

Matt Ramker, Butler County Transfer Station director, presents a recycling rebate to Deb Prier, city clerk of Aplington. All areas in Butler County that recycle received rebates. (Contributed) Aplington and Parkersburg will receive $1,800, Dumont and New Hartford will receive $900, Aredale and Bristow will receive $450, and Butler County Rural will receive $1,800 due

to the volume of recyclables dropped off directly at the Butler County Transfer Station.

The total of the recycling rebates provided was $21,800.

The Solid Waste Commission would like to thank everyone who recycles in Butler County and encourage all residents to get involved in this very positive and beneficial program.

15 months in, Clarksville Child Development beats expectations Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

In the nearly 15 months since Clarksville Child Development opened Dec. 1, 2014, enrollment at the facility has surpassed the goal of Director Jessi Reints.

“I wanted to start with 25 or so,” Reints said. “When we opened the doors, we had almost 50 kids enrolled. Right now our enrollment is 108, and on a daily basis we have 40 to 50 children attend.”

An emphasis on creativity and a noelectronics policy have created an environment that many adults recall with nostalgia.

Learning is guided by the Creative Curriculum, Birth-2 and Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers. It focuses on four areas of development, social-emotional, language, cognitive and physical, said Reints, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education.

The no-electronics policy ties in with the creativity emphasis.

“The no-electronics part was one of

Butler County Legislative forum set for Feb. 26

Preschoolers (3 and 4 years) play dress-up at Clarksville Child Development as one of many creative outlets in the electronicsfree zone. Cora uses a prop to fan herself, as Barrett, center, and Harper look on. (Clarksville Star photo) my biggest things when it opened,” dren have complained about “especialReints said. “I want them to use their ly the no-TV part.”

The children are rediscovering artiimagination and keep themselves busy.” While she says the policy has facts familiar to parents from Gen X been a positive for most parents, chil- and Y (Millennials).

“One of their favorite things is art.

There’s tons of things they use, from cardboard boxes to feathers and buttons and glue,” Reints said. “Legos are popular especially with the school age children. In every room, blocks and cars and figurines are popular.”

The children, especially the preschoolers, are wanting to explore, learn, and create, rather than absorbing screen time and tuning out those in the room around them, she said, contrasting that with negative experience competing for her children’s attention with a glowing screen.

“Communication is another thing.

They’re making friends. They’re talking with one another. They’re playing and interacting,” Reints said.

She has noticed the interaction at all ages.

“The infants actually are even showing empathy toward one another,” Reints said. “If somebody’s crying, the infants will actually pat each other, hug each other or come get one of the adults. The toddlers will let adults know CLARKSVILLE to page 2

Allison Trees Forever announces its tree sale. Tree orders are due Saturday, April 9 and delivery date is Friday, April 15.

Trees add beauty to property, public and private. You may have heard that hiking, such as along the Wilder Park trails, to observe trees, grasses, flowers and wildlife helps with stress and anxiety and can benefit health.

Color prints of trees can be seen on posters at the Lincoln Savings Bank and the Allison VarietyHardware & Floral.

Choose from a variety of species that are native to Iowa weather and soil conditions.

When browsing the available species, remember that the conditions of the planting site are as important as the plant. Soil type and drainage, available water and sunlight, exposure to drying winds, and other factors must be considered, University of Minnesota Extension states. Attempting to match the requirements of the plant to the site increases the survivability, performance, and longevity of the plant selected.

Investigate each planting site.

Is it sandy and well drained? Is it moist with some organic material?

Is it heavy clay and, therefore, wet and perhaps compacted? Construction and backfilling can create great diversity in soil structure.

Most plants will tolerate a wide range in soil acidity to alkalinity (5.5 to 8.3 on the pH scale), the Iowa State University Extension Forestry page states, particularly if the soil is well-drained, but a soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is considered optimal for good plant growth.

Soils having pH levels well above 7.0 (a common occurrence in the Midwest) means selecting plants that are naturally found growing on alkaline soils, or committing to treat the tree with elemental sulfur (96 percent) in an attempt to make soils more acidic.

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NEWS

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Benefit planned for Freerks family

Clarksville Child Development attendees in the toddler age group, 18 months to 3 years, create artwork. They are, from front to back, Junior, Bolton, Max and Olivia. Staff are Miss Mona, left, and Miss Kiley, right. (Star photo) has been working with 4-year-old BarCLARKSVILLE from page 1 rett since a year ago last spring. The if someone’s hurt or being mean. The children worked on phonics, writing preschoolers talk about their feelings and drilling their ABC’s, said his mothmore, ‘that was really mean,’ or ‘that’s er, Jenna Wedeking. making me angry,’ or ‘thank you.’ I just Born after the cutoff date of Sept. 15, see them caring about one another and Barrett was ineligible at the time for other people’s emotions.” public preschool. The Child DevelopAs far as games they play, some are ment training gave him an early start at ages old, with some influenced by popschool skills, which he continued last ular culture. fall at 3-year-old preschool at Clarks“They love to play dress up and ville School. house, and superheroes are very big Wedeking said the staff is friendly in the preschool room,” Reints said. with the children, and that both her Children are supplied with dress-up boys, now 4 and 6 years, have improved items from suits and ties to superheroes their speaking and writing skills. capes to princess crowns. “The toddlers “We really think it’s great what Jessi’s … will do a fashion parade around the done for the community with the center daycare,” she said. uptown,” Wedeking said.

In primary areas, goals are set for Kylee, age 2, started at Clarksville all children with a larger goal for preChild Development when it opened, at school-aged children of kindergarten which time she was 9 months old. Her readiness. mother, Laura Bohr, said the two-yearChildren practice health, such as old is now quite comfortable with staff. tooth-brushing and hand-washing, “They are excellent with the kids,” serving themselves at family style Bohr said. Kylee will bring her mother meals by toddler age (starting with books she wants read to her and has guidance), and some table setting, startbeen singing the counting song, “10 ing with putting cups out at toddler age, Little Monkeys (Jumping on the Bed),” advancing to a full table setting at prearound the house. school and school age.

Child Development staff brings children to the Clarksville Public Library A THANK-YOU TO RESPONDon Wednesdays, Bohr said. Reints also ERS: Ambulance crew and fire departhas formal library training and worked ment members are provided a special at this Public Library previous to openservice in return for their service to the ing Child Development. Other profescommunity, as they are able to drop off sionals have visited to speak to the chiltheir children at a moment’s notice. The dren, such as Miss Kris (Clark) from responders fill out paperwork ahead of the Public Library, even a professional time, which is kept on file. meteorologist. The crew can be spotted When parents are on the emergency walking to the preschool, or in summer, call, the childcare is free. This service is the school playground or a city park. offered during regular business hours, Bohr’s preschool and school-age which are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. children, Karsen, 4, and Kale, 8, enjoy seeing their friends from school, and DEMOGRAPHICS: Current attendgames and activities, she said. ees are age six weeks through school Before Child Development opened, age and live, in addition to Clarksville, Bohr struggled to find a home-based in Dumont, Allison, Greene, Plainfield small-town daycare to accept three and Shell Rock. The amount of attendchildren. She had been taking them to ees has necessitated at least two if not a daycare center in Shell Rock. three staff in all rooms, Reints said.

She was concerned then about being “It’s been fun to see them change and able to transport her eldest to school in grow advancing from one age group to Clarksville. the next,” she said.

“I still wanted to keep them in the Clarksville Schools (and was) not TRAINING: All staff are first-aid and wanting to change school just because CPR-trained and all are mandatory rethey didn’t have daycare,” Bohr said. porters. Requirements say someone in “The hours are awesome,” Bohr said each room has to have CPR-first aid. of Child Development. She has to be at Child to adult ratio is set by age. The work by 8 a.m. At times she dropped required ratio of adults to infants is 1 to the children off at 6:15 a.m., and child4; adults to toddlers, 1 to 6; to 3-yearcare staff fed them breakfast, she said. olds, 1 to 8; to 4-year-olds, 1 to 10; for school age children, 1 to 15.

Though the preschool curriculum is TREES from page 1 provided daily, without certified teachExtension also recommends, for ers, the Child Development facility can- tree longevity, that proper room be not be considered a certified preschool. given for the roots to expand and That creates an opportunity for syn- that nearby soils be tilled to allow ergy with the public preschool. Staff the roots to spread. transports children to 3 and 4-year-old For more information on tree plantpreschool at Clarksville School. ing, visit the ISU Extension Forestry “We just build on what they’re al- web page, https://www.extension. ready doing,” Reints said. iastate.edu/forestry/.

FEEDBACK: “We’ve heard a lot of, ‘We love coming here, our kids love it,’” Reints said.

Clarksville Child Development staff

The Allison Trees Forever tree order form appears in this issue. All trees are $35. Please return tree orders to Lois McDowell. With questions, please call 319-267-2404.

Papenshack’s Porch

A benefit for the immediate family of a Clarksville man who passed away suddenly, last month is planned.

Bruce James Freerks, 48, of Clarksville died on Jan. 30 leaving a wife, Tonya, and two children at home, Hannah and Conner.

On Saturday, Feb. 27, a soup bar meal and bake sale will occur at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 203 S. Mather St., Clarksville.

Freerks worked for 17 years as a machinist at GMT Corp., which is headquartered in Waverly, before his health forced him to retire early, states an obituary from Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville (Feb. 11 issue). He was a lifelong member of Immanuel UCC, where he taught Sunday school.

Hannah Freerks is on the Clarksville High School girls’ basketball team. Her parents were driving to visit her in the hospital in Iowa City after Hannah had undergone surgery when Bruce suffered a heart attack and died, said girls’ coach Joe Huck (same issue).

Huck’s team has been wearing Hannah’s favorite color, blue ribbons, shoelaces and socks, as a show of solidarity

after her father’s death.

The benefit, scheduled from 3-7 p.m., will offer a choice of four soups, breads, crackers, desserts and drinks. A free-will donation is asked.

Delivery service will be available within the city of Clarksville, by calling 278-4224. Patrons are asked to call ahead, after 8 a.m., with their soup of choice, from among cheddar broccoli, cheesy potato, chili or chicken noodle.

Baked goods will also be sold.

BENEFIT FOR BRUCE FREERKS FAMILY WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 WHERE: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 203 S. Mather St., Clarksville DETAILS: Bruce James Freerks, 48, of Clarksville died of a heart attack on Jan. 30 while traveling to visit his daughter, Hannah, in the hospital in Iowa City after she had undergone surgery. Hannah is on the Clarksville High School girls’ basketball team, which has been wearing her favorite color, blue, in solidarity after her father’s death.

COST: Free-will donation

Farming provides fulfilling work and generates healthy food and fiber, but requires hard work, long hours, and knowledge of not only how to grow or raise things, but how to run a successful business. Working on a farm before starting your own is a great way for aspiring farmers to gain practical experience, as well as find out if farming is as desirable of a career path in reality as in theory.

To help provide on-the-job perspective, Practical Farmers of Iowa is pleased to invite aspiring farmers to get farming experience through on-farm job opportunities in its Labor4Learning program.

Fourteen experienced farmers from around the state committed to hire an employee through the

Labor4Learning program and provide them with additional training in topics essential to be a successful farmer. These “trainer farms” were approved to serve as qualified teachers by a committee of Practical Farmers of Iowa members.

Details of these 14 employment opportunities are listed on PFI’s website.

Entering its fourth year, Labor4Learning is beneficial for both parties: Experienced farmers find high quality, motivated workers, and aspiring farmers find employment on a reputable farm, gain additional training beyond their wage-earning activities and build a network of beginning and experienced farmers through PFI.

Practical Farmers of Iowa Announces 14 On-Farm Job Opportunities for Aspiring Farmers

Butler County 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In for 2016 Butler County Fair The 2016 4-H/FFA Swine weighin will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Butler County fairgrounds in Allison.

Exhibitors may bring six hogs to weigh-in that will be potential derby animals.

At weigh-in, or from the extension office, exhibitor may obtain up to nine

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more tags and ID forms (for a total of 15) to take home and tag additional hogs. Exhibitor will need to make an appointment with one of the swine superintendents to have them visit their farm to supervise the tagging and read ear notches. The deadline to do this is April 1. All hogs will need to be verified in 4hOnline by May 15.

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Spring Open House March 3rd, 4th and 5th

Lots of new merchandise including garden stakes, florals, wall decor and linens.

Clarksville’s Madison Stirling looks for an open teammate against Rockford on Monday, Feb. 1. In solidarity with teammate Hannah Freerks, who lost her father Bruce Freerks on Jan. 30, the Clarksville girls’ basketball team has been wearing blue socks, Hannah’s favorite color. A benefit for Bruce Freerks’ family in wake of their loss is set Saturday, Feb. 27 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Clarksville. (Star file photo by Kristi Nixon)

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Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, Feb. 29: Pork roast, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower & cheese, cherries Tuesday, March 1: Chicken thigh, garden rice, Malibu blend vegetables, krispie bar Wednesday, March 2: Chicken cordon bleu, parsley buttered noodles,

carrots, custard Thursday, March 3: Baked pork chop, mini baker potatoes, stewed tomatoes, rice & raisins Friday, March 4: Hushpuppy fish, macaroni salad, broccoli & cheese, cream cheese brownie

Community Home Meals February 28-March 5

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

Sunday: Turkey Tetrazzini, Califorinia Veggies, Cream Pie Monday Herbed Pork Loin, Cheese Potatoes, Asparagus, Ice Cream Tueday: Chicken Parmesan, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach, Pineapple-Upside Down Cake Wednesday: Hot Turkey Sandwich

with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Wax Beans, Plums Thursday: Pork Fritter on Bun, French Fries, Squash, Jell-o Poke Cake Friday: Pizza, Lettuce with Dressing, Gingerbread with Whip Saturday: Chicken Biscuit Casserole, Butter Beans, Cheesecake

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu

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

Monday, February 29: A: Roast Beef with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Capri Vegetable Blend, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Pudding B: Chicken Salad, Multi-Grain Bread, Mixed Green Salad, Tropical Fruit, Pudding, Salad Dressing Tuesday, March 1: A: Oven Fried Chicken; Baked Potato with Sour Cream; Broccoli and Cauliflower; MultiGrain Bread with Margarine; Tropical Fruit B: Mixed Bean Soup; Sliced Roast Beef and Swiss; Multi-Grain Bread; Green Pea Salad; Tropical Fruit; Mayonnaise Wednesday, March 2: A: Roasted Turkey with Gravy; Baked Sweet Potato; Brussel Sprouts and Cheese; Corn-

bread with Margarine; Fresh Orange B: Pork with Gravy; Baked Sweet Potato; Brussel Sprouts with Cheese; Cornbread with Margarine; Fresh Orange Thursday, March 3: A: Salisbury Beef; Cheesy Potatoes; Cabbage; Wheat Roll with Margarine; Fresh Fruit B: Chicken Club Salad; Crackers; Fresh Fruit; Assorted Fruit Juice; Salad Dressing Friday, March 4: A: Sweet and Sour Pork; Garden Medley Rice; Green Beans; Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Banana B: Potato Crusted Fish; Garden Medley Rice; Green Beans; Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Banana

North Butler Community School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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

Monday, Feb. 29: Lunch: Hamburger gravy, baking powder biscuit, pineapple chunks, corn Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bars, yogurt, mixed fruit Tuesday, March 1: Lunch: Rib patty/ bun, BBQ sauce, curly fries, broccoli, peaches Elem. Breakfast: Pancake, sausage stick, mandarin oranges Wednesday, March 2: Lunch: Tater tot casserole, pears, peas

Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bar, yogurt, mixed fruit Thursday, March 3: Lunch: Mini corn dog, baked beans, mandarin oranges Elem. Breakfast: Egg Patty, sausage patty, peaches Friday, March 4: Lunch: Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce Elem. Breakfast: Long John, mixed fruit

Hampton-Dumont Schools

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

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

Served Free for ages 1 to 18!

There is a charge for all adults: Breakfast $2.50/Lunch $4.00. All meals include milk and are subject to change. Salad Bar will be offered every day. Breakfast includes peanut butter & jelly offered with toast. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads & pastas are used whenever possible. Please Note: There is a 50¢ charge for lunch seconds for all students.

Monday, Feb. 29: Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, apple wedges Lunch: Chicken tetrazzini, wheat roll, green beans, applesauce Tuesday, March 1: Breakfast: Yogurt parfait (4-12), Yogurt cups (K-3), toast, banana Lunch: Grilled chicken patty/ bun, carrots, pears Wednesday, March 2: Breakfast: Breakfast bites, mandarin oranges

Lunch: Cheeseburger/bun, baked beans, orange wheels, rice krispie Thursday, March 3: Breakfast: Sausage gravy/biscuit (4-12), Cereal (K-3), peaches Lunch: Chili, cinnamon roll, baby carrots, applesauce Friday, March 4: Breakfast: Long John, applesauce Lunch: Fish sticks, buttered sandwich, peas, cottage cheese, peaches

SOCIAL

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Clubs & Meetings

Bulletin Board IN BUTLER COUNTY BENEFIT FOR FAMILY OF LATE BRUCE FREERKS WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27, 3-7 p.m.

WHERE: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 203 S. Mather, Clarksville.

DETAILS: Benefit for family of the late Bruce Freerks, who died suddenly on Jan. 30. Choice of four soups, breads, desserts, drinks.

COST: Free-will donation for supper.

Baked goods will be sold, also.

PIE SOCIAL BY SHELL ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Boyd Building in Shell Rock COST/DETAILS: Entertainment will be supplied. Admission will be a pie. Pies will be auctioned. Purchasers may share pie that afternoon, take remainder home. Shell Rock Historical Society will furnish hot beverages. Society books will be for sale.

BINGO AT CLARKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY WHEN: Every-other Tuesday in February and March, from 1-2:30 p.m.

Mark calendars for March 1, 15, and 29.

WHERE: Clarksville Public Library lower level. Accessible.

WHO: Adults (18 years and up) INFO: There is no registration for these events; light refreshments will be served; and small prizes will go to the winners.

NORTH BUTLER GRADES 3-4 SPECIALS NIGHT WHEN: Feb. 29, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: NB Elementary, in Allison NORTH BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL SWING SHOW WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 WHERE: High School, Greene ORNAMENTAL AND TURF GRASS APPLICATORS TRAINING WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 9 11:30 a.m., WHERE: Butler County Extension Office, Allison INFO: Categories 30, 3T, 30T and 10. Fee applies.

CONTACT: Ruth Kampman, 319267-2707.

BUTLER COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL MEETING WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 WHERE: Butler County Extension, Allison CLARKSVILLE JAZZ BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 WHERE: Clarksville Community School NORTH BUTLER FRIENDS OF MUSIC WAFFLE BRUNCH WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 WHERE: NBHS Commons, Greene COST: Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Children ages 5 and under eat free. Tickets may be purchased from any fifth through 12th-grade music student, from Mr. Clark at North Butler Elementary in Allison, or from Mrs. Clark at North Butler Junior-Senior High in Greene.

OUT OF COUNTY COVER CROP WORKSHOP WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 25 10:30 a.m.-noon

Thursday, February 25, 2016 •

SENIOR FOOT CLINICS March 2016

Butler County Public Health Foot Clinics for the month of March have been scheduled. Appointments are required for patients to come to the clinic to have their toenails trimmed by an RN on a monthly basis.

A fee of $20 will be charged for this service. Home visits will be $25.

Appointments will be taken beginning at 9 a.m. and may be made by calling Butler County Pub-lic Health at 319-267-2934.

Wednesday, March 2 – The Meadows Assisted Living, Shell Rock; Tuesday, March 8 – Parker Place Retirement Community, Parkersburg; Thursday, March 10 – Elm Springs Assisted Living, Allison; Tuesday, March 15 – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Greene; Thursday, March 17 – Dutch-man’s Oaks Assisted Living, Dumont; Tuesday, March 22 – Maple Manor Assisted Living, Aplington.

Thursday, March 24 – Clarksville AMVETS Hall;

WHERE: Hawkeye Community College.

WHO/WHAT: Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Iowa Cover Crop Working Group, will host a spring cover crop management workshop DETAILS: Free, open, and complimentary meal.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREEN-WHC WHEN: Friday, Feb. 26 from 7 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Location has changed to Tendrils Rooftop Garden on the Waverly Health Center campus.

DETAILS/COSTS: Free blood pressure checks.

• For fee-based tests, fee covers only costs of test processing.

• No appointments needed. Results will be mailed.

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

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

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

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

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

• TSH, $10, measures thyroid function.

• Vitamin D, $40, tests for vitamin D deficiency. (New.) Tips for fasting: No food, caffeine or alcohol for 12 hours before screening; sips of water only; take medicines normally.

WOMEN’S HEART TO HEART WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27, 8:30-11 a.m.

WHERE: Tendrils Rooftop Garden, Waverly Health Center INFO: “Listen to a Woman’s Heart … It’s Telling You Something,” with Dr. Cary Rose, Cardiology Clinic.

Free, but registration required at 319352-4942 or waverlyhealthcenter.org/ register HAWKEYE FARM SHOW WHEN: March 1-3 WHERE: UNI Dome, Cedar Falls (Hudson Road) ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tendrils Rooftop Garden at Waverly Health Center DETAILS: Support group for caregivers and music therapy for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia, led by WHC’s board-certified music therapist. No musical background is needed. Call 319352-4951 with questions.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 1-2 p.m.

WHERE: Carstensen-Gruben Room at WHC (Orange Lot/Entrance) DETAILS: Monthly peer support group to improve breastfeeding success at home. Call 319-483-1330 with questions.

Golden Eagles 4-H members who presented at the January club meeting, from left, are Clay Shultz, Addyson Clark, Dawson Clark and Andrew Morton. (Contributed) GOLDEN EAGLES 4-H CLUB met on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Andrew Morton’s house. President, Clay Shultz called the meeting to order. The roll call question was: What is your favorite pet and what is its name? Eighteen members were present. Addyson Clark led the club in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Alex Shultz gave the treasurers report. Old business discussed: Recruit new members and T-shirts for anyone that needs one. Eryn Lindell reported on the service project to the Humane Society of North Iowa.

Seventeen members of Chapter IT met on February 15 at the home of Ione Hardy at 7:30 p.m. During the business meeting all officers, and committee chairman, gave their monthly reports.

Members are reminded their dues are now payable.

President Shirley Clark read her letter for the annual February Letter to the State P.E.O State president Kathy Wilke. The letter included the highlights of the Chapter IT Goes Wild for P.E.O. year’s theme for activities and programs. She included average number of members attending meetings.

Shirley related about the chapter’s challenges and reaching goals.

We had one student apply for the (P.E.O.) STAR Scholarship.

The chapter hosted a planning meeting for June 2016 State Convention and our participation. She concluded with telling of the joy of being a delegate to International Convention in Indianapolis.

Other business discussed included making a selection of items next meeting for the gift basket at State Con-

vention in June and the bulletin board display, which will showcase our community. This is a part of being a chapter hosting the convention.

Lorna Schwartz and Carolyn Fenneman gave an detailed current report on the P.E.O. Cottey College happenings.

Ione Hardy presented the program “Loving Remembrance.” She reviewed with loving thoughts and brief comments of the 26 Chapter Eternal members starting with the listing of women from 1943-2013. Her closing remarks included: “These women are our roots and all are talented Christian Women.

Many of whom were teachers, librarians and educated women who not only contributed to our chapter but to the community. May they be remembered as stars in the crown of Chapter IT, as well as friends, neighbors and relatives.

All are a gift from God.” The hostess served Valentine’s (Daythemed) refreshments.

— Submitted by Lola Clark, publicity chair

American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 met in the Veteran’s Room of the Boyd Building in Shell Rock on Thursday, Feb. 18. Hostesses were Betty Kuhrt and Carol Ann Kruse. Prayer was said

by Carol Ann Kruse. We sang “America, the Beautiful.” Roll Call of Officers was read with 20 members present and one absent. There was one guest.

Carol Ann Kruse brought the meeting to order according to manual. Minutes were read and approved. Judy Ripley gave the Treasurer’s Report. Sandra Cain, card chairman, sent two cards.

Cathi DeWitt gave a report on Meals on Wheels. We draped the Charter for Mary Jo Shunk. A thank-you was given to Sandy Cain for all her help at the Cain funeral.

The Executive Committee met and chose the Girl’s State recipient and her alternate. The Merit Award winner is still pending. Sandra Cain gave a personal thank you to all persons for help

and food preparation for Chuck Cain’s funeral.

There will be a special committee to determine the rules for a quilt rally on the Fourth of July.

Poppy Day is set for May 9-10. May baskets are completed for the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. Carol Ann Kruse gave the program in the absence of Winnie Cain. She had the members praise the member to their right on how they inspire you in the Legion Auxiliary. It was good appreciation time, indeed.

The next meeting is Thursday, March 17 at the Faith Lutheran Church. Hostesses are Lavon Grimes and Rosemary Willson.

March 2 is the next card-playing date.

A motion was made to adjourn. The closing song was “Amazing Grace.”

Closing prayer was said by Carol Ann Kruse.

— Submitted by Sue Kaus

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“Words on Wellness” was developed in 2010 and focuses on providing current, researched-based information on nutrition, food safety and physical activity topics. This monthly, free, electronic newsletter is an easy read for the typical busy person. Iowans without Internet access may pick up a paper copy of the newsletter at their ISU Extension and Outreach county office or request that a copy be sent to them

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New business discussed: FSQA training. Andrew Morton led us in the 4-H pledge. Presentations were given by: Andrew Morton on Cross Country Sport, Dawson Clark on How to play 3-13, Addyson Clark and Clay Shultz on Down syndrome. Members were asked to bring $5 items to the next meeting for part of their National Honor Society service project: Dancing With Downs Fundraiser.

Refreshments were served by Andrew Morton, Addyson and Dawson Clark.

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FIRST AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

STATE of IOWA MOTTO Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.

A NATION OF LAWS Where the will of men exceeds the rule of law, there, tyranny prospers.

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report was that not all counties submitted any data at all. The counties’ failure to report is problematic because there needs to be transparency in how these dollars are spent.

To solve these problems HF 2241 was proposed. This bill specifically requires the county engineer of each county to certify and file a report with the DOT detailing the use of the road use tax fund moneys to replace or repair bridges that are structurally deficient. The report should include: (1) bridges replaced or repaired to function at full capacity, (2) bridges that have been partially replaced or repaired, (3) the number of bridges in the process of being replaced or repaired, and (4) the number of bridges structurally deficient and a timeline for their repair. This report must be filed between December 1 and December 15 of each year. After receipt of these reports, the DOT must compile a cumulative report and present it to the General Assembly by February 15, 2015 of each year.

While these were the kind of safeguards that should have been a part of the original gas tax discussion, I’m glad to see the legislature take seriously the issue of accountability with our the gas tax dollars. We need to make sure we are getting our bang for our buck and that this money is being used as intended.

KEEP IN TOUCH: In addition to my weekly newsletter, “The Grassley Bulletin,” I have scheduled some forums back in District 50 to keep you informed of issues going on at the capitol and to get your input.

SHELL ROCK LEGISLATIVE FORUM WHEN: Friday, February 26, noon WHERE: Benny Gambaiani Public Library, 104 S. Cherry St., Shell Rock Reach Rep. Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, at the House Switchboard, 515-281-3221, on the farm at 319983-9019, or by email, pat.grassley@ legis.iowa.gov.

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seem to believe our noses belong everywhere but here. If their enthusiasm for capitalism were genuine, they would introduce bills in the Senate extricating us from our own socialist programs and allow Cuba’s flawed system to fail without our help. Our attempts to install our own values and politics in other nations have only led to bloody demonstrations of our own hypocrisy.

But our past example of prosperity through freedom has changed much of the world.

The issue of our relations with Cuba should boil down to trade. Our government should be totally absent in the realm of world trade. The Cuba issue and the Trans Pacific Partnership make this a great time to review the benefits of trade.

1. Best use of labor, infrastructure, and machinery as it suits local conditions.

2. Increased chance of invention as competition directs resources to their best use.

3. Moral and intellectual gains grow organically through contact and necessity.

4. Common interests develop understanding of people unlike ourselves.

5. A commercial and moral barrier for war. As Frederic Bastiat said, “When goods don’t cross borders, armies will.”

One thing we need to recognize is what a border is. While it is unfortunate there are cruel dictators in the world, we must, as a nation, deal with the established order of foreign nations and let the locals change local politics themselves. This is not to say Cruz and Rubio can’t buy a boat and help with the new Cuban revolution, just so they do it without flying a flag that involves the United States. Their ability to pay will determine the feasibility of the project instead of some lobbying effort for the confiscation of someone else’s money.

As an executive, Obama’s role in government doesn’t allow him to travel all over visiting with other heads of state. By doing this he legitimizes government’s intrusion in our private business and enables the cronyism that progressives mistakenly call capitalism. So on that front, Cruz and Rubio are correct.

But they miss the point entirely and become just like their Democratic adversaries, complaining about how government is used, rather than whether it should be used at all.

Any opinions on this column are welcome at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com or through a letter to the editor. The blog is updated almost daily at www.alternativebyfritz. com. Try it. You’ll like it.

dren through health care, education, child care and law enforcement.

Many organizations and government agencies are fighting human trafficking in Iowa. SF 2191, approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, establishes an Office of Human Trafficking within the Department of Public Safety to oversee and effectively coordinate these efforts. A coordinator will run the office, and additional staff may be hired if funding allows. The office will work with government agencies and community organizations with expertise in human trafficking prevention, victim protection and assistance, law enforcement and prosecution. The office will provide an annual report to the Legislature on Iowa’s anti-human trafficking efforts starting in 2017.

Upcoming public forums Butler County Legislative Forum: 10 a.m. February 26 at the Allison Public Library, 412 3rd Street.

Hosted by the Butler County REC and Butler County Farm Bureau.

Franklin County Legislative RoundT:3.75” table: 1:30 p.m. February 26 at the Center 1 meeting room at 5 1st St.

Additional information This is a legislative column by Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties. For newsletters, photos and further information, go to

www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/ ragan.

To contact Senator Ragan during the week, call the Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371. Otherwise she can be reached at home at 641424-0874. E-mail her at amanda. ragan@legis.iowa.gov.

Senator Ragan is an Assistant Senate Majority Leader, chair of the Health & Human Services Budget Subcommittee, vice-chair of the Agriculture Committee and vice-chair of the Human Resources Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations, Natural Resources and Environment, Rules and Administration and Veterans Affairs committees.

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Barack Obama plans a trip to Cuba March 21 and 22. Being in conservative circles more than liberal ones, I’m constantly bombarded with antiObama messages, as if there is some sort of sudden shift brought about by his presidency. I’m heartened by the outrage at his socialistic policies and rhetoric but saddened that we’ve come this far before the outrage became fashionable.

Socialized medicine, called Medicare and Medicaid, has made up half of our county’s healthcare expenditures since 1965. That lack of competition obviously coincides with the rise in medical costs but there was little rebuke of George Bush’s Medicare Part D escalation.

Now Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are showing outrage at Obama’s cozying up to the Castros. They haven’t forgotten the brutal revolution that Fidel waged against dictator, Fulgencio Batista. Batista’s cronies in Florida have done well for themselves and are big donors to politicians who claim U.S. pressure will hasten the collapse of Cuba’s economy and they will rise again as a capitalistic society like we once were. It’s fifty years and counting so far. The Cuban people not only suffer under communism, they suffer from U.S. sanctions.

Rather than continuing the political blabber of how awful the Obamas and Castros are, we need to consider the people who must live with all this grandstanding and macho nonsense.

National sovereignty is a hot topic right now, but only if it is our sovereignty. People like Cruz and Rubio

Human trafficking is defined as using force, fraud or coercion to exploit someone for sex or labor. It is now a $150 billion industry, and it’s happening here in Iowa— in our schools, at our hospitals and on our highways. While awareness about the issue is growing, human trafficking has only recently been recognized as a crime by many. It’s hard to estimate the reach of human trafficking because related laws and definitions of victims are changing quickly to address the problem. For example, those engaged in forced prostitution or survival sex are now regarded as victims, rather than offenders.

According to the Polaris Project, a human trafficking victim advocacy organization, the average age of entry into forced prostitution is 12 to 14 for girls and 11 to 13 for boys.

Many of these kids have run away from troubled homes. The National Network for Runaway Youth reports that within the first 48 hours of being on the street, 1 in 3 kids are lured into sexual exploitation, usually with the promise of shelter, food or a fictitious modeling contract.

SF 2095, approved with bipartisan support in the Senate Education Committee, requires mandatory child abuse reporters be trained to recognize and get help for kids affected by human trafficking. This includes those who work with chil-

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On February 16, the House Transportation Committee passed HF 2241, which, if signed into law, would require the DOT to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the status of structurally labeled bridges. This bill is a product of last year’s Gas Tax, which raised the fuel tax by 10 cents. Several legislators voted for the Gas Tax with the understanding that the additional dollars going toward the Road Use Tax Fund would be accounted for and go toward insufficient infrastructure.

This year, when we asked to see where these additional dollars were spent, the Department of Transportation produced a report that detailed how funding had been allocated toward roads and highways. Although this report intended to gather information from all the counties in Iowa, not all counties reported how the funding had been spent on their roads and highways.

There are two main problems with this report. The first problem was that the DOT did not report on how the money from the Gas Tax had impacted structurally deficient bridges. This is a problem because the Gas Tax was to be used, in part, to help fund repairs to the several deficient bridges across Iowa. The second problem with this

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

Wednesday, March 2: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group for kids aged 4 to high school. Please contact Sharron Meyer, 641-425-8856, or Trisha Boos, 641-330-5601 if you have questions.

Learning and snacks provided.

Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade)

Reformed Church, Bristow

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, February 28: 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship Wednesday, March 2: 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.

Worship at Kesley

GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, February 28: 8:30 a.m.

Worship, All are welcome!

Allison Congregational Church Craig Harris, Pastor Sunday, February 28: 10 a.m.

Worship Service St. James Lutheran Church Saturday, February 27: 7 a.m.

Women and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Lenten Worship Service at Trinity Reformed Tuesday, March 1: 9 a.m. SewSew Sisters Wednesday, March 2: 6 p.m. 7 and 8 Confirmation Saturday, March 5: 7 a.m. Women and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs Trinity Reformed Church Pastor Gary Mulder 614 Cherry St. 319-267-2982 Note: Handicap Accessible Services are broadcast live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.

On demand at trinref.org Thursday, February 25: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Friday, February 26: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Lenten Service Monday, February 29: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 2 p.m. Bingo at Rehba Center Tuesday, March 1: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, March 2: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. MSGY; 7 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, March 3: 5:30 a.m.

Holy Fitness; 7 p.m. Fresh Hope at the Corner Friday, March 4: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, February 28: 10 a.m.

Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, March 2: 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, February 28: 8 a.m.

Worship Service Dumont Sunday, February 28: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

BRISTOWBristow Church of Christ Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Coffee and goodies; 9:30 a.m. Bible School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

CLARKSVILLE – St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Thursday, February 25: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Monday, February 29: 7 p.m.

Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, March 1: 4:30 p.m.

Walking and Fellowship Group; 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, March 2: 9 a.m.

Meet to Greet meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Service; 7 p.m. Quilting Thursday, March 3: 4:30 p.m.

Walking and Fellowship Group Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, February 28: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School Classes for all ages; 9:30 a.m. Adult Lenten Bible Study begins; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Immanuel United Church of Christ Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, February 28: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Pairs and Spares Tuesday, March 1: 5 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, March 2: 9 a.m.

Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Lunch, Midweek Service; 7:30 p.m. Church Council New Life Lutheran Congregation Allison Congregational Church NALC Iowa Mission Pastor Jean Rabary 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays; Galen Eiben, Lay Pastor 3rd and 4th Sundays Sunday, February 28: 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, February 28: 8:45 a.m.

Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday, March 2: 10:30 a.m.

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

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church Chris Meester, Speaker (641) 857-3514 Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 through High School; 10 a.m. Worship (nursery care provided), Communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW)

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, February 28: 10 a.m.

Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Friday, February 26: Stuffing bulletins; 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Saturday, February 27: 6 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, February 28: Scout Sunday; 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Tuesday, March 1: 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Wednesday, March 2: 7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Soup Supper at St. Peter; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship at Presbyterian Church Friday, March 4: Stuffing bulletins; 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Saturday, March 5: 6 p.m. Worship Service NASHUASt. John’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill 10009 Union Ave. Nashua, IA 50658 Like us on facebook: St. John’s UCC-Pleasant Hill (641) 435-4998 Sunday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Bible Study Wednesday, March 2: 7 p.m.

Lenten Service PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, February 28: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, February 27: 6 p.m.

Bible Class; 7 p.m. Worship.

Faith Lutheran Church 422 N. Prairie Street Pastor Kim Smith 319-885-4547 Email: faithsr@butler-bremer.com Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, March 2: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

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

Saturday, February 27: 7 a.m.

Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, February 28: 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Coffee and fellowship to follow Wednesday, March 2: 6 p.m.

Little Lutherans, Lenten Supper; 6:30 p.m. Choir practice; 7:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship Service Saturday, March 5: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs WAVERLYSt. Mary’s Catholic Church 2700 Horton Road Fr. Dave Schatz 319-352-2493 Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday 5:15 p.m.

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

Friday, February 26: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saturday, February 27: 4:30 p.m.

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

Sunday, February 28: 8 a.m.

Mass/Children’s Liturgy; 10 a.m.

Mass/Children’s Liturgy Peace United Church of Christ 1800 11th Street SE 319-352-3151 Pastor Jonathan Hennings Sunday, February 28: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour”

On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8 a.m.

Every Sunday

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

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Worship.

415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, February 28: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday, March 2: 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes.

PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service

Open Bible Church Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.

Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

ROSEVILLESt. Mary Church 2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass

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

Wednesdays: 7 p.m.

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

SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m.

Worship Service.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANAS-Bible Verses, Stories, Refreshments

Rose M. Jones

Rose M. Jones, 85, of Dumont, died on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, February 26, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, February 25, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery.

She was born on March 19, 1930, in Maurice, to Gerrit and Florence (Popma) Kots. Rose was united in marriage to Donald Jones on November 27, 1951, in Canton, South Dakota.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed working on the farm with Donald.

Rose is survived by her husband, Donald Jones, of Dumont; son Dalton (Jolee) Jones, of Montezuma; son, Lowell Jones, of Dumont; daughter, Phylis (Ron) Krukow, of Hampton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby VeldKamp, of Canton, South Dakota; sister, Goldie (Max) Bowman, of Elgin, Nebraska; sister, Daisy (George) Headrick, of Indianola; sister-in-law, Adrianna Kots, of Birnamwood, Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Ted Coleman, of North Carolina; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Donna Klenk, of Grinnell; brother-in-law, Arlyn Erickson, of Hampton; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James, George and Hubert; sisters: Ethel, Esther, Pearl and Violet; and two infant grandchildren.

Christianity in the movies

Hollywood struggles to produce Christian movies that are faithful to the Bible and yet are interesting to watch. Many of these movies follow one of two avenues.

First, in an attempt to make them entertaining, producers stray so far from the biblical teaching that the stories are unrecognizable.

Take for example, the movie ‘Noah’ starring Russell Crowe.

The movie supposedly is based on the biblical account of Noah and the Great Flood. Yet, as closely as I study Scripture, I can’t find rock monsters with glowing eyes. But they were featured in the movie.

Hollywood just couldn’t resist adding its own details to a biblical story.

The other avenue that Christian movies tend to travel are biblically faithful movies that are poorly produced, have questionable acting, and – let’s face it – or more often than not boring. There are a few notable exceptions. The movie ‘God’s Not Dead’ featured great acting, it was faithful to the Bible. And not surprisingly, the movie was a commercial success.

Another exception is ‘The War Room’, a movie about prayer. It also was a commercial success. Certainly, there are others. But far too many Christian movies fall short.

Now another movie has been released that is being praised as a quality movie that is faithful to the Bible. It is called ‘Risen.’ This movie is a fictional account of a Roman soldier who is given the task of finding Jesus’ body.

Rumors have circulated that Jesus rose from the dead. The Roman Governor Pontius Pilate orders the Centurion Clavius – played by Ralph Fiennes – to investigate. Pilate fears the Jews will riot if the rumor gains too much traction. So he orders Clavius to find Jesus’ body. And prove He is still dead.

Todd Starnes, religion writer for Fox News, says the movie has an old school police drama feel to it. Think

CSI-Jerusalem, Starnes writes.

Yet, the movie is faithful to biblical teaching about Jesus’ resurrection, Starnes says.

“I was astonished,” he wrote in his column. “Hollywood got it right.”

While the Centurion Clavius is a fictional character, the story of Jesus’ rising from the dead on the third day after he died on a cross is true.

And, as the movie trailer says, it is the most important event in history.

Every Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ death on the cross by taking communion.

They eat a piece of bread, which is a symbol of Jesus’ body, and drink a cup of grape juice or wine, symbolic of Jesus’ blood. This is how Christians commemorate Jesus’ death, suffering the punishment for sins of everyone who believes in Him. As important as Jesus’ death on the cross is to every believer, His death is pointless if God didn’t raise Him from the dead. If Jesus is still dead, then He’s just another person falsely accused of a crime by the Roman government and executed.

The Apostle Paul writes in the Bible; “…if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.

“But Christ has been raised from the dead,” Paul continues. “He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.” What Paul means is Jesus is the first to be raised from the dead and go into heaven. But all who believe in Him will someday follow.

The movie ‘Risen’ is not only a well-told story but is the most important story in history. Without Jesus’ resurrection, His death on the cross holds no hope. Only by conquering death has Jesus paved the way for believers to someday be in heaven with Him. Pastor Val Swinton Church of Christ, Clarksville

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6• Thursday, February 25, 2016

Proceedings: Butler County Supervisors MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2016.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rusty Eddy with members Rex Ackerman and Tom Heidenwirth present. Also present were Sheriff Jason Johnson and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

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

Board reviewed preliminary Fiscal Year 2017 proposed County Budget.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Butler County claims paid from January 1, 2016 through January 31, 2016 Aces,Equip Cont/Rcvry/Software Sup 9,182.50 Advantage Administrators,Admin Fee 2,660.40 Aflac,Aflac Pmt 89.96 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.,Prof Fees 4,151.52 Airgas North Central,Wldg Suply 1,088.18 Alliant Energy,Util 166.21 Allied Manatts Group Llc,Rock 831.76 Allison Ambulance Service,Amb Svc 450.00 Allison Variety Hardware, Ofc Sup/Bd & Care 202.76 Allison, City Of,Util/Ems 361.05 Answer Plus Inc,Equip Cont 68.00 Aplington Amb. Service,Amb Svc 675.00 At&T,Tele 41.26 Baedke, Johanna,Driver Stipend 100.00 Bertram, Nicole,Mlge 181.48 Black Hawk County Auditor,Med Exmnr 390.00 Black Hills Energy,Util 147.08 Bluhm Electric, Inc.,Rpr 73.75 Bolhuis, Garry,Suply 38.00 Borchardt, Meredith,Mlge 36.40 Bremer County Auditor,Autopsy 1,124.49 Briggs Corporation,Med Sup 365.62 Business Card,Sch Of Instr/Dues /Ofc Sup/Hopes 710.95 Butler Bremer Communications,Tele 105.35 Butler County Clerk Of,Ct Costs 1,425.00 Butler County Development Corp, Revolving Loan Fund 78,654.00 Butler County Emergency, Qtrly Approp 21,250.00 Butler County Engineer,Car Exp 582.49 Butler County Farm Bureau,Rent 400.00 Butler County Public, Admin Fee/Jntr Sup/Med Invgtn 1,312.25 Butler County R.E.C.,Util 834.19 Butler County Solid, Disp Fee/Perm Imp 18,876.42 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc.,Insp 611.90 Cardmember Service,Env Edu /Sch Instr/Bd Mbr/Maint 406.07 Carrot-Top Industries, Inc,Misc 154.33 Cdw-G,Ofc Sup 24.30 Central Iowa Distr.,Ofc Sup 484.20 Central Iowa Water Assoc.,Util 28.64 Central Salt,Salt 25,517.34 Century Link,Tele 51.54 Chisholm, Robin,Mlge 115.96 Christiansen, Daniel,Sfty Glasses 300.00 Clarksville Lumber Co,Suply/Maint 113.29 Clikeman Machine,Rpr 18.00 Consolidated Energy Co.,Fuel 18,211.44 Cooper Motor Company,Car Exp/Prts 142.67 Coster Cemetery Association, Grave Maint 40.00 County Binders, Inc.,Rec Mngt Fund 22,707.06 Creative Product Sourcing, Inc,Dare 265.08 Debner, Lonna,Mlge 160.16 Deboer, Chad,Well Closing 446.99 Dell Marketing L.P.,Comp Equip 8.44 Denny’s Business Forms Plus,Ofc Sup 402.65 Des Moines Stamp Mfg.,Sup 67.00

Dewitt, Cindy,Mlge 370.24 Dlt Solutions Llc,Comp Svc 1,046.37 Dollar General Charged Sales,Maint 16.85 Doug’s Heating & Cooling,Maint 213.64 Dumont Telephone Company, Tele/Internet 1,551.00 Eclipse News Review,Bd Proc/Pub Not 335.77 El Mir Farms Llc,Row 5,198.02 Electronic Engineering Co., Rntl/Radio Maint 1,175.99 Faber, Elizabeth,Bt 1,980.00 Fagre M.D., Lee,Med Exmr 55.00 Farm & Home Publishers Ltd,Plt Bks 56.76 Fastenal Company,Prts/Tools 422.67 Fleshner, Tamara L.,Mlge 10.92 Floyd County Public Health/Hhc,Bt 911.77 Force America Inc.,Prts 243.89 Forry, Bonnie Kay,Mlge 292.34 Franklin County Phn,Bt 310.66 Franklin General Hospital,Bt 107.67 Galls,Mnr Equip 31.68 Gansen, Joyce,Mlge 32.50 Gillund Enterprises,Suply 102.48 Goodyear Commerical Tire & Service,Tires 13,278.94 Grainger,Perm Imp 101.10 Greene Ambulance Service,Amb Svc 225.00 Greene Recorder, The,Bd Proc/Pub Not 287.04 Greene, City Of,Util 553.76 Harken, Kelly,Mlge 436.80 Harrison County Cons Board,Dues 40.00 Hauser, Eldon,Twp Exp 120.00 Haut, Ken,Rent 200.00 Healthcare First,Equip Cont 99.00 Heckman, John,Driver Stipend 25.00 Heeren, Kathy,Mlge 403.94 Henricks, Deb,Mlge 391.04 Highway 57 Auto Inc,Car Exp 38.90 Hinders, Mary Ann,Mlge 357.55 Iaccbe,Sch Of Instr 80.00 Imperial Supplies Llc,Prts 109.08 Imwca,Wk Comp 5,667.00 Innovative Ag Services,Fuel 381.67 Integra Acceptance Ii,Util 300.00 Interstate Batteries Of,Suply 11.95 Iowa Communities,Car Exp 566.31 Iowa County Recorders Assoc.,Dues 200.00 Iowa Dept. Of Natural Resource, Dnr Fees 75.00 Iowa Dot,Posts/Equip 2,136.86 Iowa State University,Educ 360.00 Isac,Sch Of Instr 1,250.00 Issda,Misc 475.00 J & C Grocery,Bd & Care/Jntr Sup 1,602.79 Janssen, Sarah,Mlge 52.00 Jendro Sanitation Services,Disp Fee 133.23 Jerry Roling Motors Inc.,Prts/Rpr 314.65 Joe’s Heating,,Bldg Maint 39.35 John Deere Financial, Environ Edu/Prts/Suply 1,120.45 Johnson, Diane,Mlge 95.16 Kalainoff, Robert,Driver Stipend 50.00 Kelm, Robert,Driver Stipend 125.00 Kleckner, Michael,Rent 200.00 Kroeze, Misty,Mlge 257.92 Landers Hardware,Mnr Equip 39.98 Leisinger Body Shop,Car Exp 600.00 Lincoln Savings Bank,Misc 35.00 Lutheran Services,Youth Shltr 148.32 Majewski’s Tire Service,Tires 1,548.52 Marco Inc,Equip Cont 95.54 Mel’s T.V. & Appliance,Lndry 112.25 Menards,Environ Educ 240.52 Mid American Energy,Util 3,329.23 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Bd Proc/Pub Not/Publ 682.31 Miller Building Supplies,Lmbr 144.00 Miller, James,Perm Imp 862.50

Modern Hydro,Upgrades 79,889.00 Morrison, Eric,Well Closing 500.00 Mort’s Plumbing & Heating,Rpr 210.00 Motion Industries,Prts 64.91 Myers, Fern,Mlge 247.52 Myers-Cox Co.,Bd & Care 395.93 Napa Auto Parts (P’burg),Prts/Suply 1,050.73 National Sheriff’s,Sch Of Instr 138.95 Neil Wedeking Electric,Perm Imp 849.98 Next Generation Technologies,Misc 81.15 Niemann Const. Co., Paul,Rock 1,071.69 Nordmeyer, Patricia,Mlge 19.76 O’brien, Mark,Mlge 136.24 Office Depot Inc.,Ofc Sup 553.46 Office Elements,Ofc Sup 114.73 Onsite Information Destruction,Misc 121.16 Paetec,Tele 639.14 Parkersburg Ambulance Svc,Amb Svc 225.00 Parkersburg, City Of,Util 123.00 Pathways Behavioral Services, Prof Fees 3,640.93 Petersen, Martin M.,Mlge 59.28 Peterson Backhoe,Tile Rpr 744.12 Peterson, Eldon,Driver Stipend 75.00 Petroblend Corp.,Suply 1,219.72 Pioneer Telephone,Tele 8.66 Pitney Bowes Inc.,Pstg Rent/Pstg 1,108.35 Powerplan,Suply/Parts 1,933.77 Redman-Schwartz Funeral Homes, Burial Exp 1,500.00 Reserve Account, Pitney Bowes,Pstg 6,000.00 Ricoh Usa, Inc,Equip Cont /Comp Equip/Ofc Sup 6,402.76 Rileys Inc.,Comp Equip/Misc/Ofc Sup 1,840.42 Roling Ford,Rpr 187.40 Roose, Karolyn,Mlge 422.24 Schrage, Ryan,Mlge 118.56 Schumacher Elev. Co.,Maint 205.90 Secretary Of State,Dues/Misc 60.00 Security Products Companies, Comp Prog 1,000.00 Shell Rock, City Of,Util 24.15 Shepard, Chris,Rent 200.00 Sidwell Company, The,Software Sup 4,945.00 Sill, Curt,Mow 315.00 Skyline Construction, Inc.,Const 5,620.18 Star Graphics,Upgrades/Unif 282.00 State Hygienic Laboratory,Well Closing 69.00 Stirling Lawn Care,Snow Rmvl 105.00 Stirling, Susan,Mlge 383.50 Storey Kenworthy,Ofc Sup 285.37 Swart Tire Services Llc,Car Exp 88.00 Taylor Physical Therapy,Cont Svc 1,600.00 Tenenbaum’s Jewelry,Upgrades 150.88 34.13 Tony’s Tire & Exhaust,Car Exp U.S. Cellular,Tele 2,051.77 U.S. Post Office,Pstg 1,204.72 Veridian Credit Union,Meal/Suply/Misc 47.17 Viet, Carole,Mlge 254.54 Weber, Paul,Driver Stipend 125.00 Wedeking, Randy,Well Closing 500.00 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shiel,Ins 5,493.47 Wellsburg Ag,Fuel/Maint 9,701.19 Wertjes Uniforms,Unif 436.96 West Group Payment Ctr.,Law Lbry 323.46 Windstream Iowa Communications,Tele 18.59 Ziegler Inc.,Fltrs 419.56 Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 A.M. to Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried.

The above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes and proceedings of a regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Butler County, Iowa on February 9, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- BUDGET ESTIMATE

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH BUTLER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR Date of Public Hearing: March 14, 2016 Time of Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.

Location of Public Hearing: Media Room, Allison, IA The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing at the above noted time and place for the purpose of the 2016-17 school calendar.

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of redemption to be par plus accrued interest to the date of call, such notice to be given by ordinary mail to the owner of record of the Bond at the address shown on the books of the Registrar; and WHEREAS, the prior Debt Service Reserve Fund of the 2007 Bonds plus Sales Tax Revenues on hand which the School District has accumulated, are sufficient to pay in full the Redeemed Bonds, and it is in the best interest of the School District to call and redeem the Redeemed Bonds, on April 15, 2016; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the School District to call and redeem the Redeemed Bonds.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved: Section 1. That the Redeemed Bonds are hereby redeemed as of April 15, 2016.

Section 2. Bankers Trust Company, Des Moines, Iowa, in its capacity as Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent, is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such redemption to be given not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of redemption by ordinary mail to the registered owner of the Redeemed Bonds in substantially the form set forth in Schedule B attached to this Resolution.

Piper Jaffray Inc., as Dissemination Agent for the District, is hereby authorized and directed to provide electronic notice of such redemption to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board at http://emma.msrb.org/. The Treasurer shall deposit with the Paying Agent $167,085.78 ($69,000 from the Debt Service Fund securing the 2007 Bonds plus $98,085.78 from Sales Tax Revenues on hand) to call and redeem the Bonds described in Schedule A attached to this Resolution on April 15, 2016, such call and redemption to be effective April 15, 2016, pursuant to the terms of the 2007 Bonds. All liability for interest on the Redeemed Bonds shall cease, terminate, and be completely discharged as of April 15, 2016 as provided in Section 6(b) of the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the 2007 Bonds.

Moved by Lammers, seconded by Schroeder, to amend the changes to the TLC application.

Carried unanimously.

Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Lammers, to approve the 2016-17 At-Risk/Dropout application for modified allowable growth for $72,838. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to approve the 2015-16 school calendar changes to reflect the snow make-up days as following: March 29, May 27, May 31, June 1.

Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lammers, to request permission for the SBRC to use General Fund Authority to transfer money to the preschool enterprise fund to close that account and to ask for modified supplemental amount of $29,918.33. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Schroeder, to approve the following resignations: Robi Boge, associate. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Schroeder, to approve the following personnel recommendations: Mike Martzahn, substitute bus driver, Pattie Winkowitsch, substitute; Carried unanimously.

Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Lammers, to approve administrative reports as presented. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.

The tentative date for the next regular board meeting is March 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in Allison.

Board President Board Secretary North Butler Community School February 2016 Vendor Report AABLE Pest Control-Pest Control $40.00 AEA 267-Registration $115.20 Agvantage FS, Inc.-Fuel $4,720.59 Alliant Energy-Electric $4,095.40 American Legion Post 268-Flags $25.00 Anderson Erickson Dairy Co.-Dairy $2,429.41 Andrew Hackenmiller-Speech Judge $110.00 Aramark Uniform Services Inc -Cleaning Services $301.12 Ben Hauge-Official $95.00 Black Hills Energy-Natural Gas $4,963.07 Bob Dreckman-Official $175.00 Bouillon Lawncare-Snow Removal -Greene $310.00 Brackett, Susan -Mileage $150.15 Brian Chambers-Official $70.00 Butler County Relay of Life-Donation $458.75 CAM Community School District -Open Enrollment $3,183.00 Carolee Franta-Speech Judge $110.00 CDW Government-Supplies $67.73 Central Iowa Distributing Inc -Custodial Supplies $1,631.64 Charles City CSD-Open Enrollment $4,869.04 City Of Allison-Water/Sewer $145.50 City of Greene-Water/Sewer $850.50 Clarksville Community School -SPED Tuition $8,005.38 Clayton Ridge Community School District -Open Enrollment $1,591.50 Commercial Funishings & More, LLC -Supplies $2,586.35 Continuum Retail Energy Services, LLC -Natural Gas $2,658.21 Cooper Motors-Repairs $156.50 Dale Johnson-Official $190.00 Department Of Education-Inspection $520.00 Dumont Telephone-Telephone $407.54 Earthgrains Baking Co, Inc.-Bread $1,141.27 Edgenuity (E2020)-Online Learning $1,440.00 Electronic Engineering-Supplies $1,874.00 Eric Birkedal-Official $50.00 Evan Gammon-Speech Judge $110.00 Fecht’s Repair-Repairs $822.96 Freeze Frame Bowl-Concessions $935.00 Gruhn Law Firm PC-Legal $1,998.00 Harold’s Repair -Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance $863.76 Harris School Solutions-Tax Forms $156.60 Harrison Truck Centers-Repairs/Parts $430.28 Heartland Paper Co -Custodial Supplies $973.53 Huber Supply Co, Inc.-Supplies $4.24 Iowa Association of School Boards -Convention $1,010.00 Iowa Communications Network -Internet $1,178.74 Iowa High School Speech Assoc -Registration $319.00 Iowa Jazz Championships -Registration $200.00 Iowa Sports Supply-Sports Supplies $2,607.00 Iowa Testing Programs-Testing $3,561.61 J&J Medical-Supplies $40.00 Janice Bear-Speech Judge $110.00 Jason Slater-Official $95.00 Jendro Sanitation Services -Waste Removal $113.52 Jennifer Weaver-Speech Judge $110.00

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Supervisor's Boardroom At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon request.

Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/ TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts, but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW".

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Iowa Department of Management Form 630 (Publish) REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property* Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety and Legal Services Physical Health and Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment and Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, Proposed property taxation by type: Countywide Levies*: Rural Only Levies*: Special District Levies*: TIF Tax Revenues: Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax: Explanation of any significant items in the budget:

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Proceedings: North Butler Community School District

NORTH BUTLER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 15, 2016 The regular board meeting was called to order by President Eric Bixby at 6:37 p.m. in the Greene High School Media Center. Board members present were Eric Bixby, Liz Schroeder, Bobbi Spainhower and Kristy Lammers; Addison Johnson, student board advisor; others present were Superintendent Joel Foster, Secondary Principal Dan Huff and 8 community members. Board members absent: Laura Staudt.

Moved by Lammers, seconded by Spainhower, to approve agenda as amended. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lammers, to table the minutes from January 20, 2016 meeting. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to approve January 2016 financial reports and February 2016 bill listing. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Spainhower, seconded by Schroeder, to set the 2016-17 calendar public hearing – March 14, 2016 @ 6:30 in the Allison Media Center. Carried unanimously.

Mrs. Miller, NBEA Representative, presented the initial proposal from the North Butler Education Association to the Board of Education for the 2016-17 Master Contract. The proposal included: language change to personal leave, $745 increase to base and 6.85% increase to health insurance for a total package increase of 3.82%.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Spainhower, to approve the Greene ball fields to be used for softball league and are subjected to school facility use regulations. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lammers, to approve the first reading of board policies 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students and 804.5 Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply and waive the second reading.

Approved unanimously.

Moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lammers, to authorize the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007, DATED JUNE 28, 2007 WHEREAS, the historical Allison-Bristow Community School District issued $690,000 School Infrastructure Local Option Sales and Services Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, dated June 28, 2007 (the “2007 Bonds”), of which $165,000 are outstanding and are being called for redemption pursuant to this Resolution, as described in Schedule A attached to this Resolution (the “Redeemed Bonds”); and WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2011, the historical Allison-Bristow Community School District and the historical Greene Community School District reorganized and became the North Butler Community School District (the “School District”); and WHEREAS, the 2007 Bonds which mature on June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017 may be called in whole or in part on any date on or after June 1, 2015, from any funds regardless of source, in any order of maturity and within annual maturity by lot by giving 30 days’ notice of redemption to the registered owner of the Bonds, the terms

CO NO:

Butler Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location:

Jessica Bohnstengel-Speech Judge $110.00 Jessica Dewall-Speech Judge $110.00 JW Pepper & Sons Inc-Music $80.98 Karl Woolridge-Official $95.00 Keck Inc-Food $1,591.30 Keith D. Oltrogge CPA, P.C. $5,050.00 -FY15 Audit Kelsey Steger-Speech Judge $110.00 Keystone AEA 1-Gizmo $499.00 Kirk Jefson-Official $95.00 Kurt Walderbach-Official $95.00 Lakeshore Learning Materials $372.51 -Supplies Landers Hardware Hank-Supplies $74.95 Leann Miller-Speech Judge $110.00 Majewski Tire & Exhaust Ctr-Tires $379.55 Marco Inc-Copier Lease $1,826.29 Martin Arndt-Speech Judge $110.00 Martin Bros Dist Co-Food/Supplies $15,877.41 Mary Philips-Speech Judge $110.00 Mason City Glass Service-HS Doors $2,740.00 Maurice Smith-Official $70.00 Michael Benning $200.00 -Track Wrestling Manager Mid American Energy-Electric $2,621.05 Mid-American Publishing-Publications $5.92 Midwest Computer Products, Inc. $170.10 -Supplies Mike Denner-Official $175.00 NAPA Auto Parts - Greene-Supplies $611.95 Nathan Sahr-Official $70.00 North Butler CSD-FCS Supplies $12.04 North Iowa Area Comm. College $300.00 -Scholarship Nova Fitness Equipment $2,889.00 -Athletic Equipment Office Of Auditor Of State-FY15 Audit $425.00 OmniTel Communications-Telephone $520.68 Orkin Exterminating Co.,inc. $194.82 -Pest Control Overhead Door Co of Mason City $220.50 -Repairs Paul Kumsher-Official $175.00 Pepsi Beverages Company $178.37 -Concessions Phil Streit-Official $95.00 Purchase Power-Postage $1,020.99 Quill Corporation-Supplies $246.21 Ralph Cassidy-Speech Judge $110.00 Renaissance Learning-Supplies $907.10 Ross Plumbing & Heating Inc-Supplies $55.00 School Specialty-Supplies $223.26 Schumacher Elevator Company $1,743.15 -Repairs Scott Whitehill-Official $175.00 Steve Busse-Service $1,250.00 Steve Franta-Speech Judge $110.00 Susan Jacobs-Speech Judge $110.00 T & M Foods $1,126.60 -FCS Supplies/Concessions Table Events, LLC-Registration $2,870.00 Taylor Bugart-Speech Judge $110.00 Track Wrestling $75.00 -Track Wrestling Program Trevor Thein-Official $70.00 UNI Tallcorn Jazz Festival $150.00 -Registration VISA-Supplies $3,718.44 Waste Management-Waste Removal $770.30 WBC Mechanical-Repairs $264.40 West Music-Music $78.20 Wix Water Works-Softner Salt $180.00 Woodward-Granger CSD $3,885.32 -SPED Tuition Report Total: $122,796.48 TJ 8-1

4,534,260 2,051,734 0 350,000 257,815

Budget

Re-Est

Actual

2016/2017

2015/2016

2014/2015

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

6,585,994 0 411,500 6,174,494 1,000 46,000 1,037,890 5,972,021 34,550 461,217 300,572 145,465 14,173,209

6,437,794

6,074,795

6,437,794 23,483 17,435 994,289 6,055,456 32,800 463,486 325,646 232,522 14,582,911

6,074,795 863 44,469 855,172 30,462,826 36,696 502,154 421,719 418,590 38,817,284

14 15 16 17

0 2,268,860 0 16,442,069

2,450,974 501 17,034,386

2,165,091 1,034 40,983,409

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

2,450,781 1,454,258 556,007 1,037,605 5,430,000 652,760 1,808,022 2,500 590,740 1,489,903 15,472,576

2,319,250 1,434,255 6,009,545 1,216,140 5,166,680 592,991 1,684,990 2,500 601,102 2,512,448 21,539,901

2,091,786 1,368,720 23,233,722 726,055 5,103,856 647,862 1,582,436 0 544,341 787,275 36,086,053

29 30 31

2,268,860 0 17,741,436

2,450,974

2,165,091

23,990,875

38,251,144

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

-1,299,367 5,709,532 0 0 0 0 0 4,410,165 4,410,165

-6,956,489 12,666,021

2,732,265 9,933,756

5,709,532 5,709,532

12,666,021 12,666,021

AVG Annual % CHG 4.12

10.17

8.24 3.08 -84.53 19.54 3.15 0.38 6.89 NEW 4.17 37.57

Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation: Urban Areas: 5.77473 Rural Areas: 9.52473 Any special district tax rates not included.

Date:

TJ/CS 8-1

Public Notice

ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff vs.

BOERDERIJ DE VELDHOEK, LLC, HERMAN VANDER VEGT, HENDRINA VANDER VEGT, and AVER-BERKENDIJK DAIRY FARM, INC., PRAIRIE CREEK SEED, INC., GARY JOPSEH BERGFELD, PLAINFIELD VETERINARY SERVICE, DUMONT IMPLEMENT CO, INC., GENEX COOPERATIVE, INC., RIECK FARMS, INC., FIRST NATIONAL BANK, MIDWEST READY MIX & EQUIPMENT, INC., SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF HERMAN VANDER VEGT INCLUDING HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, HIS HEIRS and/or DEVISEES, JEREMY VANDERVEGT, HERMAN & ZOENEN, LLC, ALL PARTIES IN POSSESSION OR PARTIES WHO CLAIM ANY POSSESSORY RIGHTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 17442 HIGHWAY 3, ALLISON, IOWA, Defendants.

Equity No.: EQCV020693 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: All Parties in Possession or Parties Who Claim any Possessory Rights to the Property Locally Known as 17442 Highway 3, Allison, Iowa.

You are notified that a Third Amended and Substituted Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. A copy of the Third Amended and Substituted Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this notice. The name and address of the attorneys for the Plaintiff are William B. Serangeli and Joseph M. Borg, 699 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. The attorneys’ phone number is (515) 244-2600; facsimile number: (515) 246-4550.

You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Butler County, at the county courthouse in Allison, Iowa, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This case has been filed in an Iowa county that utilized electronic filing. For general rules and information

on electronic filing, see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. With regard to the protection of personal information in court filings, see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.)

STATE OF IOWA JUDICIARY Case No. EQCV020693 County Butler Case Title (DLS)FIRST SECURITY BANK V BOERDERIJ DE VELDHOEK ETAL/CO THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. Therefore, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless you obtain an exemption from the court, you must file your Appearance and Answer electronically.

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

FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: http://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile.

FOR COURT RULES ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16: http://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/Efile.

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

Date Issued 02/11/2016 03:05:22 PM District Clerk of Butler County /s/ Sandy Groen TJ 7-3

Public Notice

ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUTLER COUNTY FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff vs.

BOERDERIJ DE VELDHOEK, LLC, HERMAN VANDER VEGT, HENDRINA VANDER VEGT, and AVER-BERKENDIJK DAIRY FARM, INC., PRAIRIE CREEK SEED, INC., GARY JOPSEH BERGFELD, PLAINFIELD VETERINARY SERVICE, DUMONT IMPLEMENT CO, INC., GENEX COOPERATIVE, INC., RIECK FARMS, INC., FIRST NATIONAL BANK, MIDWEST READY MIX & EQUIPMENT, INC., SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF HERMAN VANDER VEGT INCLUDING HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, HIS HEIRS and/or DEVISEES, JEREMY VANDER VEGT, HERMAN & ZOENEN, LLC, ALL PARTIES IN POSSESSION OR PARTIES WHO CLAIM ANY POSSESSORY RIGHTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 17442 HIGHWAY 3, ALLISON, IOWA, Defendants.

Equity No.: EQCV020693 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: Jeremy Vander Vegt.

You are notified that a Third Amended and Substituted Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. A copy of the Third Amended and Substituted Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this notice. The name and address of the attorneys for the Plaintiff are William B. Serangeli and Joseph M. Borg, 699 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. The attorneys’ phone number is (515) 244-2600; facsimile number: (515) 246-4550.

You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Butler County, at the county courthouse in Allison, Iowa, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This case has been filed in an Iowa county that utilized electronic filing. For general rules and information on electronic filing, see Iowa Court Rules Chap-

ter 16. With regard to the protection of personal information in court filings, see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (641) 421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.)

STATE OF IOWA JUDICIARY Case No. EQCV020693 County Butler Case Title (DLS)FIRST SECURITY BANK V BOERDERIJ DE VELDHOEK ETAL/CO THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. Therefore, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless you obtain an exemption from the court, you must file your Appearance and Answer electronically.

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

FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: http://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile.

FOR COURT RULES ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16: http://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/Efile.

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

Date Issued 02/11/2016 03:05:22 PM District Clerk of Butler County /s/ Sandy Groen TJ 7-3

RECORDS

• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

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Butler County Courthouse News DISTRICT COURT Kevin John Diggan, Waterloo, had probation revoked on Feb. 17 on an Oct. 28 conviction of third-offense public intoxication after the court found he had violated the terms of his probation. He was ordered to serve the original 90-day jail sentence with credit for time served and pay court costs, which were not broken out from the original case.

Butler County Sheriff’s Office recommended charges on Sept. 13.

MAGISTRATE COURT

Sherry Branson, Parkersburg, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft, item valued up to $200; received a deferred judgment on Feb. 16; and was placed on self-probation for up to one year. Parkersburg Police recommended charges in an affidavit filed Jan. 19.

SMALL CLAIMS Ford Motor Credit Company L.L.C., address unavailable, v. John Wesley Pratt, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 15 for $2,218.48 with 2.23 percent interest from Nov. 21 and $85 court costs.

Hauge Associates Inc. v. Joshua H. and Michelle Jordan, Allison.

Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 15 for $4,994.23 with 2.23 percent interest from Jan. 5 and $85 court costs.

MM Finance L.L.C. d.b.a. E Z Money Check Cashing, address unavailable, v. Shanelle Sue Harken,

Clarksville. Dismissed without prejudice on Feb. 17.

Capital One Bank U.S.A. N.A., Des Moines, v. Christine C. Heise, Shell Rock. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 16 for $2,453.54 with 2.23 percent interest from Jan. 18 and $85 court costs.

TRAFFIC CITATIONS Dollar amounts are fines, surcharges and court costs in order.

Driving while license under suspension — Luke Michael Burkett, Nashua, $250, $87.50, $60 Failure to comply with safety regulations, rules — Michael L. Quario, Allison, $50, $17.50, $60 Failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way — Kody Reich, Bristow, $115, $40, $60 Failure to provide proof of financial liability insurance — Jacob Thomas Glaser, Ionia, $250, $87.50, $60 Operation of motor vehicle with expired license — Kody Reich, Bristow, $57.50, $22.50, $60 Operating non-registered vehicle — Christopher Richard Haynie, Dumont, $50, $17.50, $60 Speeding — 55 mph or under zone, 1-5 over — Leah Michelle Cosby, Hansell, $20, $12, $60 55 mph or under zone, 6-10 over — Verna June Welter, Parkersburg, $40, $14, $60; Bryan James Moeller,

Beaman, $40, $14, $60 Stopping, standing or parking where prohibited — Luis E. Cox, Parkersburg, $5, $1.75, $8; Amanda Marie Schueler, Allison, $5, $6.75, $8 TRANSFERS Feb. 10-Feb. 16 Release: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. to Richard T. and Ida M. Litterer; 2016-0257.

Quit Claim Deed: Matthew T. and Andrea Hobson to Mary Ann Osborn; E. 1/2 S.E. 1-93-17; 2016-0258.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Christensen Farms Midwest Llc to Woodford Creek Farms Llp; Beg. S.W. Cor. S.E. N.W. 10-91-17, Parcel A N.W. 21-93-16, W. 1/2 N.W. 33-91-18, Comm. N.E. Cor. 5-91-18, South 789.0 Ft. W. 600.0 Ft. N.W. 4-91-18; 2016-0259, G.W.H.160030.

Warranty Deed: Harlan K. and Katherine M. Kruse to Themselves, Trustees, Harlan K. Kruse and Katherine M. Kruse Family Revocable Trust; S.E. Cor. N.E. 14-91-17; 20160260.

Affidavit: Merlin Obermeier to Mary Obermeier; Clarksville Community Homes Add. Lot: 3 Block: 4; 2016-0261.

Mortgage: Ashlie E. and Ross Jung to First American Bank, M.E.R.S.; Parcels K & L Parkersburg Stouts Add.; 2016-0262.

Release: Iowa Northland Regional

Council of Governments to Wayne and Ruth Thoren; New Hartford Roots Add Lot: 1 Block: 18, W 1/2 New Hartford Roots Add. Lot: 3 Block: 18; 2016-0263.

Release: First Citizens Bank to Ronald W. and Beverly J. Kester; 2016-0264.

Mortgage: Woodford Creek Farms L.L.P. to Seaboard Foods of Iowa L.L.C.; Beg. S.W. Cor. S.E. N.W. 1091-17, Parcel A N.W. 21-93-16, W 1/2 N.W. 33-92-16, Comm. N.E. Cor. 5-91-18, South 798.0 Ft. West 600.0 Ft. N.W. 4-91-18; 2016-0265.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Justin M. and Nicole M. Shook to Gaylen J. Haan; Shell Rock William Adairs Add. Lots: 48, 49 and E 1/2 Lot: 50; 2016-0266, G.W.H.160031.

Mortgage: Gaylen J. Haan to Veridian Credit Union; Same Description; 2016-0267.

Release: First Security Bank & Trust Company to Warren and Lolita Van Dyke; 2016-0268.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to Tamara J. Woods; N 150 Ft. New Hartford Meads 1st Add. Lot: 6; 2016-0269.

Trade Name: James Cole Jr., Robin M. Cole to Jr.’S Ag Repair; 20160270.

Mortgage: Gaylen J. Haan to Veridian Credit Union; Same Description As -0266.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Michael J. Butler and Michele

A. Deviney-Butler; 2016-0272 and -0273.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Leonard A. and Dawn M. Miller; 2016-0274.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Jon D. and Tamara L. Lawless; 2016-0275.

Mortgage: Jeremy John and Sherri L. Jackson to Midwestone Bank; O.L. 84 N.E. Cor. 120 Ft. West Parkersburg; 2016-0276.

Affidavit: Hampton State Bank to First Security Bank & Trust Company, Kurt W. Herbrechtsmeyer, Pres.; 2016-0277.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Donald E. and Evelyn K. Bliss to Joseph G. and Kristin S. Becker; Parcel A S.W. S.W. 16-93-17; 2016-0278, G.W.H.160032.

Mortgage: Joseph G. and Kristin S. Becker to M.E.R.S.; Parcel A S.W. S.W. 16-93-17; 2016-0279.

Mortgage Modify: Janet L. Edwards to Lincoln Savings Bank; 2016-0280.

Tax Liens: Iowa Department of Revenue to Troy Degroote; 20160281.

Mortgage: Laverne E. Woock to Lincoln Savings Bank; Beg. At Centerline 6-90-15, Comm. At Centerline 5-90-15; 2016-0282.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to Rory O. and Deborah J. Thompson; S.W. N.E. 14-91-15; 2016-0283.

Corner Certif.: Steve Busse to The

Public; N.E. Cor. 15-92-15, N. 1/4 Corner 15-92-15; 2016-0284.

Corner Certif.: Steve Busse to The Public; Center 15-92-15; 2016-0285.

Quit Claim Deed: Timothy A. Krausman to Lisa A. Krausman; Aplington Lot: 7 Block: 16, S. 1/2 Aplington Lot: 6 Block: 16; 2016-0286.

Mortgage: Clinton Michael and Megan Marie Swick to United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Butler County F.S.A.; Parcel A S.W. N.W. 9-93-16, Parcel B S.W. N.W. 9-93-16; 20160287.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to Ruth J. and John G. Cousins; Beg. N.W. Cor. S.D. Lt. 7 Shell Rock Original Town Lots: 7-10, Block: 18; 2016-0288.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Dickman Farms Inc., Don Kampman, Vice Pres. to Seven Sons Ag L.L.C.; Parcel C S.W. 1-91-17; 2016-0289, G.W.H.160033.

Release: Beneficial Financial I.N.G., Beneficial Iowa Inc. to James P. and Courtney A. Frey; 2016-0290.

Affidavit: Ashlie Jung, First American Bank to The Public; Parcels K and L, Parkersburg Stouts Add.; 2016-0291.

Joint Ten Deed: Rusty M. and Teresa A. Garrett to Themselves; E. 74 Ft. Exc. N. 20 Ft. Parkersburg H C & S Add. Lot: 7 Block: 10, E. 74 Parkersburg H C & S Add. Lot: 8 Block: 10; 2016-0292.

Butler County Sheriff’s Report Monday, February 15: • Officers received reports of two controlled burns.

• 9:41 a.m.: Officers were called to a minor property damage accident in the 800 block of N. Public Road, Shell Rock. No report filed.

• 4:20 p.m.: Officers were called to a minor property damage accident in the 100 block of N. 2nd St. No report filed.

• 4:48 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Spring Ave. • 4:51 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of Miners St. • 6:52 p.m.: Officers received a

missing persons report in the 500 block of N. Cherry St. • 7:57 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 100 block of E. Weare St. • 8:58 p.m.: Officers took a report of suspicious activity in the 500 block of Parriott St. Tuesday, February 16: • Officers executed six traffic stops and assisted with three medical calls.

• 1:06 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 10100 block of Newell Ave., Greene. No fire, report of a carbon monoxide detector going off.

• 11:24 a.m.: Officers took a report of a possible phone scam in the 300 block of N. High St., Greene.

• 9:17 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of N. Johnson St. Wednesday, February 17: • Officers executed two traffic stops and assisted with five medical calls.

• 7:06 a.m.: Officers were notified an arrest warrant in the 10400 block of 195th St., Dumont. Deemed unfounded.

• 9:55 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 500 block of N. 1st St. • 11:38 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of Elm St. • 2:03 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 200 block of

E. Main St. • 6:50 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 10400 block of 195th St., Dumont. Subject wasn’t there.

• 7:22 p.m.: Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 600 block of Walnut St. Unable to locate.

Thursday, February 18: • Officers executed four traffic stops and assisted with four medical calls.

• 2:01 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 225th St. and Grand Ave. • 8:48 a.m.: Officers transported a subject.

• 6:52 p.m.: Officers were called to

a family domestic matter in the 600 block of West St. • 8:58 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 220th St. and Willow Ave. Friday, February 19: • Officers executed four traffic stops and assisted a motorist prior to 10:33 a.m.

• 12:28 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 400 block of N. Main St. • 1:01 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of N. 5th St. • 4:30 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 600 block of 1st St.

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DES MOINES - Dalton Nelson survived a hard-fought and low scoring second round consolation match to solidify a second state medal for the North Butler junior wrestler.

Nelson, ranked sixth at 152 pounds in Class 1A, came close to his final rating by finishing seventh, ending the 201516 season with a win by fall over Brady Wilson of Logan-Magnolia on Saturday afternoon.

For the second year in a row, Nelson had a difficult draw in his first round match, this time a rematch from earlier in the season in which he lost by decision. Nelson dropped the opener 3-1 against Karsen Seehase of SumnerFredericksburg, sending him to the consolation side.

Seehase eventually finished as the consolation champion.

Coming back shortly after that opening loss, Nelson flexed his muscle with a 9-0 major decision over MansonNorthwest Webster’s Chance Rice.

In the match that decided whether he would get a second medal, he battled fifth-ranked Tanner Greenwald of Wilton, capitalizing on a first period takedown and holding on for a win by 3-2 decision despite a stalling point late.

But in his second match on Friday, Nelson dropped a 7-2 decision against Drew Anderson of Westwood-Sloan, sending him to the seventh place match.

Saturday, he took care of business to send him to the off-season on a high note and reach the podium on a night in which Greene High School graduate Doug Trees went into the Iowa High

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OSAGE – Jenny Rottler tallied a season-high 25 points in the North Butler girls’ basketball team’s 53-49 loss to Class 3A state-bound Osage on Thursday, Feb. 4 on the road.

Rottler was 10-of-19 from the field in the game, 1-of-3 from the line.

The Bearcats trailed 27-12 at the half and outscored the Green Devils 37-26 in the second half to make it a contest.

North Butler’s Dalton Nelson wrestles Tanner Greenwald of Wilton Friday, Feb. 19. (Kristi Nixon photo) School Wrestling Hall of Fame. four-time state qualifier and three-time Coach Gordy Smith Tweeted later placewinner in 2017. that Nelson’s finish was pretty impresNorth Butler results sive.

152 - First round, Karsen Seehase Nelson has a chance to become a (Sumner-Fredericksburg) dec. Dalton

to earn a spot on the podium with a hard-fought 2-1 decision on Nelson (N. Butler) 3-1; First round consolation, Nelson major dec. Chance Rice (Manson NW Webster) 9-0; Second round consolation, Nelson dec. Tanner Greenwald (Wilton) 2-1;

Consolation round 3, Drew Anderson (Westwood-Sloan) dec. Nelson 7-2.

Seventh place match, Nelson pinned Brady Wilson (Logan-Magnolia) 1:56.

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SHEFFIELD – North Butler (12-7) downed Postville 54-33 in the Class 1A district quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Sheffield.

Three Bearcats finished in double-digit scoring, led by Dylan Clipperton’s 12 points in his first game back from injury to move on to the Tuesday, Feb. 23 semifinal against Janesville, also at Sheffield.

Anthony Fitzgerald scored 11 and Reed Christensen also tallied 10 points.

Jaret Wunsch led coach Dave Brown’s team with eight rebounds and four assists. Clipperton also came up with three of the team’s 13 steals against the Pirates.

This game, the Bearcats were missing Todd Dolan, but had overall balance to push through.

Statistics for Postville were unavailable by press time.

North Butler 54 Postville 33 North Butler 18 16 14 6 - 54 Postville 7 8 9 9 - 33 North Butler (12-7) – Jaret Wunsch 1-5 0-0 2, Reid Lammers 3-7 2-2 8, Clay Shultz 2-5 0-0 4, Dylan Clipperton 6-13 0-0 12, Anthony Fitzgerald 5-7 1-2 11, Reed Christensen 4-6 2-2 10, Sam Dolan 1-2 0-0 2, Logan Shaver 0-0 1-2 1, Kendrick Miller 1-7 2-4 4, Rhett Lammers 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-55 8-12 54.

Three-point goals – NB 0-8 (S. Dolan 0-1, Shaver 0-1, Wunsch 0-3, Clipperton 0-3). Rebounds – NB 39, 16 off., 23 def. (Wunsch 8, Miller 7, Clipperton 6, Fitzgerald 6, Shultz 5, S. Dolan 4, Feldman 3, Re. Lammers 2, Christensen 2). Assists – NB 6 (Wunsch 4, Re. Lammers, Shaver). Steals – NB 13 (Clipperton 3, Shultz 2, Wunsch 3, Miller 2, Rh. Lammers 2, Wunsch, Fitzgerald, S. Dolan, Shaver). Blocks – NB, None.

Fouls – NB 11. Fouled out – NA.

Osage 53 North Butler 49 North Butler 5 7 19 18 - 49 Osage 10 17 12 14 - 53 North Butler – Jenny Rottler 10-19 1-3 25, Makayla Hauser 1-3 1-4 3, Madison Pleas 0-1 0-2 0, Marcy Jacobs 3-11 2-7 8, Emy Osterbuhr 1-3 1-2 3, Hallie Testroet 0-5 0-1 0, Haley Landers 0-1 2-2 2, Nicole Heeren 3-4 2-2 8. Totals 18-47 9-23 49.

Osage – Emily Friesen 1-5 3-6 6, Rylie Olson 0-1 0-0 0, Brenna Jacobs 2-2 0-0 4, Desi Thompson 2-3 0-0 4, Autumn O’Malley 0-0 0-0 0, Ellie Friesen 3-14 9-10 17, Gabby Schwarting 3-8 0-0 8, Tatum Midlang 5-8 1-2 11, Madi Johnson 1-2 1-4 3. Totals 17-43 14-22 53.

Three-point goals – NB 4-13 (Rottler 4-10, Testroet 0-3); O 5-18 (Schwarting 2-6, El. Friesen 2-8, Em. Friesen 1-4).

Rebounds – NB 18, 7 off., 11 def.

(Jacobs 4, Heeren 4, Testroet 3, Pleas 2, Landers 2, Rottler, Hauser, Heeren); O 27, 10 off., 17 def. (Jacobs 5, Midlang 5, Em. Friesen 4, El. Friesen 4, Johnson 3, Olson 2, Thompson 2, Schwarting 2). Assists – NB 12 (Testroet 3, Rottler 2, Jacobs 2, Landers 2, Hauser, Pleas, Heeren); O 13 (El. Friesen 5, Thompson 3, Jacobs 2, Em. Friesen, O’Malley, Midlang). Steals – NB 7 (Rottler 2, Hauser 2, Jacobs, Testroet, Heeren); O 6 (Em. Friesen, Olson, Jacobs, Thompson, El. Friesen, Midlang). Blocks – NB, None; O, None. Fouled out – NB (Testroet, Landers).

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Who Gets What?

Who gets Grandma’s yellow pie plate? Who gets all Dad’s power tools? Who gets the farm? These are often questions asked after the death of a loved one. But, is that the best time to make these decisions? Do you even want to make these decisions?

We had those kinds of decisions to make when Mom died. Mom was a collector of many things; dolls, music, teddy bears, pictures.

She had given all her granddaughters but one a restored doll many years ago but at the time of her death she still had two very valuable dolls in her room at the nursing facility. Two dolls; two daughters and one son. The one doll I really wanted seemed to have been lost during one of my folks many moves so I did not want either of the dolls left. What would I do with 1 doll when I have 2 daughters and 4 granddaughters? My sister took the one she wanted (actually she tried several years ago to get it but Mom made her bring it back!) and my brother took the other one for his daughter who had not received a doll earlier.

Even though we seem to have gotten everything dispersed without any major drama, I think we all thought it easier to just give in to each other rather than get upset FARMERS from page 2 outcomes to cover throughout the term of employment. These can be in-field production skills, but also important skills for running a small business such as record keeping, financial planning and marketing.

After working with organic farmer Scott Shriver in Jefferson, through Labor4Learning, beginning farmer Ben Barron said, “It definitely helped me get to where I want to be.

I gained the confidence that I can do

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and cause family drama. I know how that can tear some families apart.

It’s no secret that the population of Iowa is aging with many people close to retirement or already there, and this includes many farmers around the state.

Butler County Extension and Bremer County Extension are teaming up to present Evaluating Your Estate Plan, an all – day, hands – on workshop. Our presenter is Melissa O’Rourke, an attorney and Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach. Having heard Melissa speak several times I can honestly say she is a dynamic speaker who is easy to listen to and learn from.

According to O’Rourke, “Families and individuals must plan adequately to protect assets that they have built over a lifetime of hard work.”

Unfortunately, many times people put off talking about plans for the future thinking they have plenty of time to do that. As in Mom’s case, all of that decision making

capability was lost when she had her stroke. There’s no better time to make these decisions then when everyone can come to the table together, talk and make plans that work for all.

Topics O’Rourke will be covering include; language of estate planning; property ownership; powers of attorney; transferring decision making control; estate, inheritance and gift taxes; goal setting and family communication.

Evaluating Your Estate Plan will be presented Tuesday, March 15th at the Waverly Civic Center from 9:30 am to 4 p.m. There is a registration fee to attend. One of the sponsors for the day is Lawler and Swanson, P.L.C. of Parkersburg.

To register either call Bremer County Extension (319) 882-4275 or Butler County Extension (319) 267-2707 or find the registration form at www.extension.iastate. edu/butler/farm-management.

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this.” Scott is seeking to hire another Labor4Learning trainee this year to help with his organic row crops, small grains and alfalfa operation, and says: “The most important skill to possess will be an eagerness to learn about organic farming.”

The 14 job opportunities include farms growing fruits and vegetables, livestock, and row crops. Each position varies in duration, hours, work activities, and compensation. Find the full job descriptions and more program details at practicalfarmers.org/labor-

4learning. To be qualified as a trainee, the applicant must have a strong desire to learn, be a current member of Practical Farmers of Iowa, and apply to and be hired by a trainer farm.

2016 Labor4Learning Trainer Farms: Doug Alert and Margaret Smith, Franklin County: Organic row crops, small grains, hay, pasture, beef cow/ calf, ewe flock, lambs, poultry Rob and Tammy Faux, Genuine Faux Farm, Bremer County: Certified organic fruits and vegetables, poultry

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Iowa resident tests positive for Zika virus Travel-associated case is not a threat to general public On February 19, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an Iowa resident, who recently traveled to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing, has tested positive for the virus. Following approval of Zika testing by IDPH, health care providers send specimens to the State Hygienic Laboratory, which then routes them to the CDC for analysis. The older adult (61 to 80 years of age) female has a travel history to Central America.

“The general public is not at risk of contracting this virus, because the mosquitoes that transmit Zika are not established in Iowa,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “However, Iowans traveling to areas where there is ongoing Zika virus transmission should take care to protect themselves from mosquito bites.”

The CDC is currently advising pregnant women to delay

travel to foreign countries where Zika is being transmitted. There have been reports of a serious birth defect of the brain called microcephaly (meaning small head) and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers who were infected with Zika virus while pregnant. Women who are trying to become pregnant should talk to their doctor about their plans to become pregnant and the risk of Zika virus infection. The CDC is currently recommending that if your male sexual partner has traveled to or lives in an area with active Zika virus transmission you should abstain from sex or use condoms the right way every time you have vaginal, anal, and oral sex for the duration of the pregnancy.

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Homelessness in Iowa impacts young children

By Jenna Pattee and Malisa Rader According to the Administration for Children and Families, more than 7,000 Iowa children under age 6 are experiencing homelessness, says Jenna Pattee, a human sciences intern with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

In fact, Pattee said, in the United States, an individual is at the greatest risk of living in a homeless shelter during infancy.

“Early childhood homelessness is a major concern in our country as well as in the state of Iowa,” said Pattee, who is studying family life issues. “By making ourselves and others aware of the issue, hopefully we can do something to turn those statistics around.”

The United States Department of Education defines “homeless children and youths” as people who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. According to the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, young children experiencing homelessness have more developmental delays, health

problems and other challenges than do children who are living in poverty but have permanent housing.

Homeless mothers often have difficulty obtaining access to childcare, Pattee said. Without safe and affordable childcare for their children, these adults cannot search for employment, attend job training, pursue educational opportunities and attend other important events essential to resolving their homelessness, according to the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness. The majority of states do not have policies to help homeless families obtain access to subsidized childcare, Pattee added.

Many parents may not realize they can obtain help with paying for childcare, Pattee continued. The Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness notes that more than 900,000 families and 1.5 million children receive child care assistance each month through the Child Care Development Fund.

Pattee noted that while some steps have been taken to combat this issue, there are still other programs

that could be implemented to assist homeless children and youth.

“Homelessness can negatively impact a child’s development.

Support for children and families in these circumstances can lead to healthier outcomes for children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical and language development,” Pattee said. Research indicates that services targeted toward improving developmental outcomes have positive effects on individual and family functioning, as well as decreased costs to society.

“Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has some excellent resources to support parents of young children,” Pattee said.

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Yard and Garden: Knowing when to prune shrubs

By Richard Jauron and Kendall Evans Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Pruning shows both the art and science of horticulture. Knowing exactly when to prune is essential when taking care of shrubs to ensure a successful growth.

Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide information on when it is the best time to prune shrubs. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or at hortline@ iastate.edu.

When should I prune spring-flowering deciduous shrubs?

Spring-flowering shrubs, such as lilac and forsythia, bloom in spring on the growth of the previous season. The plant’s health or condition determines the best time to prune spring-flowering shrubs.

Neglected, overgrown spring-flowering shrubs often require extensive pruning to rejuvenate or renew the plants.

The best time to rejuvenate large, overgrown shrubs is late winter or early spring, either March or early April. Heavy pruning in late winter or early spring will reduce or eliminate the flower display for two or three years. However, rejuvenation pruning will restore the health of the shrubs.

The best time to prune healthy, well-maintained springflowering shrubs is immediately after flowering. Healthy, well-maintained shrubs should require only light to mod-

erate pruning. Pruning immediately after flowering allows gardeners to enjoy the spring flower display and provides adequate time for the shrubs to initiate new flower buds for next season.

When should I prune summer-flowering deciduous shrubs?

Summer-flowering shrubs, such as potentilla, Japanese spirea and panicle hydrangea bloom in summer on the current year’s growth. Prune summer-flowering shrubs in late winter or early spring. The pruned shrubs will bloom in summer on the current season’s growth.

When should I prune “non-flowering” deciduous shrubs?

All shrubs flower. However, the flowers of some deciduous shrubs, such as winged euonymus (burning bush), alpine currant and fragrant sumac are small and inconspicuous. These shrubs possess attractive foliage, fruit, bark or some other ornamental feature. Prune shrubs with inconspicuous flowers in late winter or early spring before growth begins.

When should I prune evergreen shrubs?

Prune narrow-leaved evergreen shrubs, such as juniper and yew, in early April before new growth begins. Light pruning may also be done in mid-summer. Avoid pruning narrow-leaved evergreens in fall. Fall pruned shrubs are more susceptible to winter injury.

Northeast Iowa dairy producer and DNR working to find safe manure application fields DECORAH – A dairy producer about 11 miles north of Decorah contacted the DNR this week seeking permission for emergency winter manure application.

The producer was building water holding tanks at Foresight Farms when he discovered a leaking wa-

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Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR BUTLER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA BUTLER COUNTY Iowa District Court Butler County Case #: EQCV021106 Civil #: 16-000041 Special Execution BANK OF AMERICA VS. APRIL LANGFRITZ, MARITAL STATUS UNKNOWN; CURRRENT SPOUSE OF APRIL LANGFRITZ, IF ANY, REAL NAME UNKNOWN; STATE OF IOWA CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT; AND PAR-TIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, REAL NAMES UNKNOWN As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant’s Real Estate Described Below To satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR (164) AND THE EAST ONE-HALF (E ½) OF ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 164 AND 166; AND THAT PORTION OF ALLEY LYING NORTH OF LOTS 169, 170 AND 171 DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR-NER OF SAID LOT 164, THENCE SOUTH 13 FEET, THENCE WEST 137 ½ FEET, THENCE NORTH 13 FEET THENCE EAST 137 ½ FEET TO THE BEGINNING, IN ALLI-SON, BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA JUDGMENT IN REM 815 ELM ST., ALLISON, IA 50602 Property Address: 815 ELM ST., ALLISON, IA 50602 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date: March 15, 2016 Sale Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place of Sale: Butler County Sheriff’s Office, 428 6TH St., Allison, IA 50602 This sale not subject to Redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attor-ney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if accepta-ble.

Judgment Amount: $62,253.72 Costs: $6,367.61 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest: $6,350.89 Sheriff’s Fees: Pending Attorney: CAMILLE R. HAWK 11240 DAVENPORT ST. OMAHA, NE 68154 (402) 330-6300 Date: February 2, 2016 JASON S. JOHNSON BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF TJ-7-2

ZIKA from page 12 logical condition which causes varying degrees of paralysis; in addition, mosquitoes in areas where Zika transmission is ongoing may also carry diseases like dengue or chikungunya. Therefore, any traveler (males, females and children) visiting areas with ongoing Zika transmission should carefully follow steps to avoid mosquito bites: •Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants •Using EPA-registered insect repellents •Using permethrin-treated clothing •Staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms •Avoid or limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times.

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ter line had nearly filled his manure storage structure. He pumped some to another storage area, but still needs to land apply about 600,000 gallons of diluted manure to get by until spring.

Working with DNR’s Manchester field office, Dave Wise picked several fields in his manure management plan that had previously been identified for potential emergencies.

“Dave plans to apply manure this week, but it will depend upon field conditions,” said Brett Meyers of

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Probate No. ESPR016524 THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. DAVIS, Deceased.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Beverly J. Davis, Deceased, who died on or about January 25, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 5, 2016, the last will and testament of Beverly J. Davis, deceased, bearing date of June 23, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Michael D. Davis and Diane K. DeBuhr were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of 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 9th day of February, 2016.

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DNR. “It’s important to pick relatively flat fields with no underlying tile intakes, and avoid applying before a rain.

“He did everything right by preplanning for an emergency, notifying us and reviewing the plan to ensure the fields meet state requirements and have a low risk of runoff,” Meyers added. “Still it’s a reminder for other producers to check for water leaks and inspect pits regularly to make sure they have capacity over winter.”

The dairy farm is in an area where soils are shallow over bedrock. Snow cover and frozen ground prevent injecting or incorporating the manure, increasing the chances for runoff to reach a stream. Meyers will inspect crop fields after manure application starts, looking for any problem areas.

Except in an emergency, producers with 500 or more animal units in confinement (totally roofed) buildings are prohibited from land applying liquid manure between Dec. 21 and April 1 if the ground is snowcovered, and between Feb. 1 and April 1 if the ground is frozen.

In an emergency, producers must notify their DNR field office before application and are limited to applying manure to fields listed in their manure management plan which have slopes less than 4 percent, a phosphorus index of less than two.

Any tile inlets in the field must be plugged during and for two weeks after application.

The DNR has six field office locations which can be found at www. iowadnr.gov/fieldoffice.

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“The Bird House” by Laura V. Hilton… Just as a friendship begins to grow between Greta Miller and Josh Yoder, a series of unfortunate events leaves Greta rejected by those she loves, and she must prove her innocence or remain outside her Amish community.

“Love Everlasting” by Tracie Peterson… When longtime friend, Wade Ackerman, asks Abrianna Cunningham to marry him, her need to think things over gives Priam Welby a chance to employ his underhanded tactics.

“The Forgotten Recipe” by Amy Clipston… After losing her fiancé in a tragic accident, Veronica Fisher finds solace in the old recipes stored in her mother’s hope chest, and in a special visitor who comes to her bake stand to purchase her old fashioned raspberry pies.

“On Lone Star Trail” by Amanda Cabot…Following the loss of his wife and suffering a crisis of faith, TJ Benjamin crashes his motorcycle in front of Gillian Hodge, whose last encounter with a motorcyclist crushed her right hand and career as a concert pianist.

“Redemption” by Beth Shriver… Dr. Daniel Kauffman, who left his Amish community years before, asks Fannie Hochstetler, a member of the community, to assist him in the hospital, but although they have their differences, their relationship makes Daniel question his past decision.

“Thin Ice” by Irene Hannon… After losing her parents in a car accident and her sister to a house fire, Christy Reed receives a letter claiming that her sister is alive and joins forces with Special Agent Lance McGregor when the FBI puts him on the case.

Upcoming Events Feb. 24 – Lego League 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 25 – Movie Day for Adults featuring A Walk in the Woods 1 p.m.

Feb. 25 - S’more Preschool Story Time 3 p.m.

Feb. 25 - Thursday Things Children’s Program 4-4:45 p.m.

Mar. 2 – Lego League 2-4 p.m.

Mar. 3 - S’more Preschool Story Time 3 p.m.

Mar. 3 - Thursday Things Children’s Program 4-4:45 p.m.

Allison Public Library Notes

By Kelly Henrichs and Patty Hummel

NEW RELEASES: “NYPD RED 4” by James Patterson . . . When a murder and robbery take place at a glitzy movie premiere, Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald must scour the city’s seedy underworld, celebrity penthouses, and everything in between to find the killer before he strikes again.

“MISSING PIECES” by Heather Gudenkauf . . . Sarah Quinlan’s husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded.

“THE EX” by Alafair Burke . . .

Olivia Randall, top criminal lawyer, agrees to help an old boyfriend who has been framed for murder—but begins to suspect that she is the one being manipulated. Given in loving memory of Bessie Backer.

“THE FORGOTTEN ROOM” by Karen White . . . 1945: When the critically wounded Captain Cooper Ravenal is brought to a private hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, young Dr. Kate Schuyler is drawn into a complex mystery that connects three generations of women in her family to a single extraordinary room in a Gilded Age mansion.

“TIES THAT BIND” by Cindy Woodsmall . . . Haunted by memories of families that have left her Old Order Amish community, Ariana discovers her incompatibility with a man she hoped to marry before learning a shocking truth about the night her twin brother and she were born.

“SUMMIT LAKE” by Charlie Donlea . . . No suspects. No persons of interest. Just a girl who was alive one day and dead the next. After a law school student is murdered, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle is assigned to her story and soon discovers that the case may have links to her own dark past.

“HILTER’S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN” by Ingrid Von Oelhafen . . .

One of up to a half a million children

stolen as part of the Nazi Lebensborn program, the author, taken to Germany and renamed Ingrid von Oelhafen, discovers the truth of her identity many years later after decades of tireless investigation during which she uncovered the awful crimes of the program and the path back to her place of birth.

“FINDING ME” by Kathryn Cushman . . . After her father’s death, Kelli Huddleston discovers the entire life she’s known has been a lie, but as she seeks to know more about her past and finds family she’s never known, ugly secrets threaten to stifle the truth and restoration she seeks.

“CONTROLLED BURN” by Stacey Shannon . . . Sent to the rougher side of Boston to deal with grandparents she’s never met, Jessica Broussard makes an enemy in the form of dangerously hot firefighter Rick Gullotti despite the explosive chemistry between them.

FOR YOUNG READERS: “WHAT WE SAW” by Aaron Hartzler . . . A tale inspired by true events critically depicts the consequences of silence as a form of complicity in the aftermath of a party during which a girl had been raped and other party goers covered up the crime.

“THE INVISIBLE STRING” by Patrice Karst . . . When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone.

“FINDING WINNIE” by Lindsay Mattick . . . In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war. And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Here is the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.

“STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS”

by Lisa Mantchev . . . When the local Pet Club will not admit his tiny pet elephant, a little boy discovers a way to help everyone understand that pets, like all friends, come in many shapes and sizes. Given in memory of Marilee Reiher.

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Trees Forever Residential Tree-Planting Order Form 2016 Allison Tree-Planting Program 1. Apollo Maple Height 25 ft., Spread 10 ft.

Narrow columnar shape. Dark green foliage. Brilliant yellow orange to red fall foliage. Ideal for limited space. Excellent street tree.

Number Ordered 1.

2. Autumn Blaze Maple Height 50-60 ft., Spread 40 ft.

Dense oval head shape. Rich green foliage. Orange-Red fall foliage.

Hybrid of silver maple and red maple. Fast growth. Drought tolerance, good in most soils.

2.

3. Majestic Skies Northern Pin Oak Height 60 ft., Spread 45 ft.

From conical to broad oval shape. Glossy green foliage. Excellent red fall foliage.

A greatly improved species. Prefers full sun and well drained soils.

3.

4. Prairie Stature Oak Height 30-40 ft., Spread 25-30 ft.

Pyramidal shape. Emerald green foliage. Reddish green fall foliage.

An outstanding tree for landscapes. A hybrid of English Oak and White Oak. Developed in cooperation with Iowa State University and North Dakota State.

4.

5. Frontyard Linden Height 60-75 ft., Spread 40 ft.

Rounded shape. Green foliage. Yellow fall foliage. A great front yard tree with symmetrical rich branching when young, and gets nicely rounded with age. Excellent shade tree.

5.

6. Little Leaf Linden Height 35-45 ft., Spread 30-35 ft.

Broad pyramidal shape. Glossy dark green foliage. Yellow fall foliage. Good for street, or residential use. Fragrant flowers in eary summer. Disease free. Adaptable; does well in poor soils.

6.

7. St. Croix American Elm Height 60-70 ft., Spread 70-80 ft.

Broadly, vase shaped. Dark green foliage. Yellow fall foliage.

A new distinct American Elm with exceptional tolerance to Dutch Elm Disease. Promises to revitalize plantings of this well-loved shade tree.

7.

8. Kiwi Sunset Zelkova Height 30 ft., Spread 18 ft.

Vase to weeping shape. Yellow green foliage. Orange-red fall foliage.A beautiful small tree. New growth starts soft pink changing to green then red and bronze before leaves fall and reveals an attractive grey bark.

8.

The Allison Trees Forever program will provide trees to city residents and rural farm sites to be planted for energy efficiency and beautification at a reduced cost.

Application For Residential Energy Efficient Tree-Planting Program Please return to Lois McDowell, 619 3rd St, Allison, IA 50602 by April 9, 2016. Delivery date - April 15th at Wilder Park. All trees $35.00. Please list both Land and Cell phone.

With the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer, consider a program to replace your ash trees and plant a variety of trees. 7 ash trees were removed in early spring 2015, 100 are still left on city property.

Please complete the information below and choice of trees. Please print: Name: _________________ Address: _______________ Phone: _________________ Cell: ___________________ Need assistance? Yes ____ Form due by April 9 Cost $35 See tree poster in bank and variety store.

Allison Trees Forever Lois McDowell 619 3rd St. Allison, Iowa 50602 Supplies may be limited.

Preference given to early orders. * Memorial trees may be purchased at this price to be placed in park by committee.

14• Thursday, February 25, 2016

COMMUNITY

• Butler County Tribune-Journal •

Allison Little Lambs

Staff Sgt. David Ritsema visits Allison Little Lambs Child Care in 2015. He is flanked by, from left, Kyler Bertram, Jady Thorne, Karter Bertram, Jax Thorne, Kamden Bertram and Thomas Winkowitsch.

(Contributed) Allison Fire Chief Brad Cooper presents to children at Allison Little Lambs Child Care in 2015. Front row, from left are Devin Winkowitsch, Thomas Winkowitsch, Karter Bertram and Cheyenne Ritsema.

(Contributed)

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.

Ronald Lee Novak

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Experience preferred but not required, willing to train the right individual. Positions require travel, home most weekends. Visit our website to learn more about our company, benefits & to download an application at www.rgealgona.com or stop by 1386 B Olive Ave, Hampton, IA to pick up an application M-F 8-5.

Pre-employment drug testing required. EEO/AA Employer.

Allison librarian Patty Hummel reads to children at Allison Little Lambs Child Care in 2015. (Contributed)

Shortly after noon on Dec. 24, 1983, Ron Novak’s bloody and frozen body was found by his brother, Jon Novak, in an unheated storeroom near Ron’s home’s back door. Ron’s hands had been bound and tied behind his back. He’d been beaten about the head and body with two hammers and a golf club — the weapons still lay nearby — and shot once in the upper right arm with a .22-caliber handgun.

A violent struggle left blood splattered throughout the room, and Novak’s cordless telephone lay near the hammers and golf club.

Novak’s wallet — where he usually kept several hundred dollars for “walking around money” — was missing. A broken window in the adjacent kitchen door suggested at least one attacker attempted to gain entry there; Novak kept a loaded shotgun near the door. The door, however, stayed shut that night.

Most puzzling was what officials found in Novak’s bedroom: a small suitcase holding $32,000 in cash and $7,650 worth of marijuana in a green duffel bag. Police officials originally thought the motivate was robbery but weren’t sure after finding the drugs and cash out in the

open.

While investigators worked the crime scene, strong winds outside blew snow across the footprints of Novak’s killers. No fingerprints were found, and neighbors said they hadn’t seen or heard anything.

Officials said there was little doubt the murder was drug-related. Novak’s best friend later said he knew Novak sold marijuana but had never known to what extent. He said Novak loved it out in the country where he lived but had expressed some concerns to him six months earlier about a car he’d seen parked overnight near his house.

Novak’s autopsy listed three causes of death: the beating, the gunshot and the cold. Detectives interviewed some of Novak’s known associates and developed a list of what they called “good” suspects, but never got enough physical evidence to charge anyone.

In 2013, evidence was sent back to the State Crime Lab which returned a DNA match to an unknown individual that didn’t match the victim.

It was on the victim’s clothing and it most likely was the suspect that police continue to look for.

RONALD LEE NOVAK | Age: 24| Died: December 24, 1983 Hometown: Center Point Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

Use caution on unprotected streets, without stop or yield signs.

Give right-of-way.

If you have any information about Ronald Novak’s unsolved murder, please contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at (319) 892-6100, or contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010 or email dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us.