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Thursday, March 3, 2016 Volume 151 • Number 9

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The New Hartford Lions are havAccess to emergency medical servicGrundy4Register What Cheer Paper ing Fish Fry on Friday, March at es, both by daytime medical responder the New Hartford Community buildassistance and the Helmsley grant for ing. Serving will be 5-7 p.m. life-saving equipment received by Iowa Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for Department of Public Health, were dischildren younger than 12 years. cussed at the Feb. 11 stakeholder meetHampton Chronicle ing of the Butler County EMS AssociaPony Express Dance tion. Last fall, county officials discussed to be March 12 the possibility of providing assistance at Doc’s to the volunteer EMS responders when A Pony Express Dance organized most volunteer responders are at work by the Dairy Spot Trail Riders will and unable to respond to an ambulance feature the band, Wichita, on Saturcall, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. day, March 12 at Doc’s Restaurant in Whether crews have three people Tammy Fleshner Clarksville. show up or zero, they are finding themA portion of the $5 admission is “We realize that our biggest asset selves without enough to respond to said to benefit Pony Express Riders calls, said Tammy Fleshner, who chairs in Butler County EMS is our volunof Iowa, a group that fundraises for a teers,” a flier from the meeting states. the Butler County EMS Association. camp that assists children and adults with disabilities, Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines. fort, which Wedeking is leading. Mira Schmitt-Cash “We are definitely going to need loLocal fish fries Editor cal support to get this off the ground,” during Lent Fundraising is under way for the Wedeking said. “Everybody thinks we On Fridays during Lent, until Clarksville Splash Pad, having kicked should apply for grants and go to the Easter Sunday, which is March 27, businesses, but before we can apply for off Friday, Feb. 26. Doc’s Restaurant in Clarksville grants, they want to see that we have A $70,000 estimate shared in a broserves a Seafood Platter and Pete & chure indicates the approximate cost the community support... Once we’ve Shorty’s offers a Lenten Buffet. For from Outdoor Recreation Products for got community support, there’re sevdetails, please check their ads first, the Splash Pad, all the equipment, in- eral things we can apply for.” or call the restaurants, Doc’s at 278“The city has been 100 percent in fastallation and groundwork. The compa1999 or Pete & Shorty’s at 278-4538. ny has said it needs to perform cement vor and supportive of this,” Wedeking work inside the fence, a change from an said. “They’re real excited about it.” Clarksville Jazz The community has shown its enearlier report. Splash Pad Committee Chairwoman thusiasm on social media, with over Band, Chorus Wedeking said there may be a 225 accounts “liking” the “Clarksville Concert set March 3 Cindy chance the community could get bids Splashpad” Facebook page, as of last Clarksville Jazz Band and Chorus on other aspects of the project, for in- week. Concert will be 7 p.m. Thursday, With fundraising beginning, Westance the electrical and fencing. March 3 at Clarksville Community Everything else is likely to be a group deking and others will embark on a School. mission to educate the community package from the company, she said. SPLASH to page 12 Fundraising will be a community ef-

“They have selflessly given their time for years and continue to do so … But the number of volunteers has steadily decreased, and the age of the volunteer has risen. We also have fewer volunteers that work in our small communities… they have had to leave town to find employment. For the few that actually work in Butler County, even fewer are able to leave their jobs during the day to answer a call.” • Potential solutions include an emergency response vehicle, sometimes called a “fly” vehicle, whose driver would meet the driver or crew and bring medical supplies to use on the patient. • Contracting with Franklin General or Waverly Health Center EMS to provide additional manpower and rigs to cover Butler County. • Contracting with outside agencies to

provide transfers to other facilities such as nursing homes and who are willing, in addition, to help with emergency runs. Privately run services doing this in nearby metro areas have expressed interest in assisting Butler County. “The general consensus is, something has to be done because the need is there,” Fleshner said. The biggest obstacle now is funding. “Our general fund just can’t handle it,” Fleshner said. She said EMS groups have been working to get legislation passed for years that would classify EMS as an essential service so that governments would have to tax for it. “Until that happens, it’s not mandated,” she said. Seven out of 10 incorporated communities in Butler County have volunEMERGENCY to page 12

Fundraising effort launches for Clarksville Splash Pad

Butler BB’s 4-H Soup Supper March 10

A Butler BB’s 4-H Club Soup Supper will be Thursday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the Community Church in Clarksville. Chili and vegetable beef soups will be served, along with dinner rolls and desserts. Adult tickets cost $5; 6 to 12-year-old tickets, $4; ages 5 and under eat free Tickets will be available from members or at the door.

AMVETS Fish Fry March 12

Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the AMVETS Community Center, downtown Clarksville. Menu also includes chicken wings, sides, drink. Tickets for adults $9; for children, $4; under age 5 eat free. Dinein is all-you-can-eat. Carry out will be available.

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The Iowa Department of Revenue has extended the March 1 filing deadline to certain taxpayers to file and pay 2015 Iowa individual income tax returns without underpayment of estimated tax penalty, at the direction of Gov. Terry Branstad, it announced Feb. 27. Taxpayers who earn at least twothirds of their income from farming or commercial fishing will have until April 30 to file and pay their 2015 re-

turns. At the Feb. 26 Butler County Legislative Forum (the day before the announcement), Jeff Reints of rural Shell Rock and Jay Schrage of rural Allison expressed concern that the matter had not yet been resolved in the legislature. Late in 2015 the federal government enacted legislation impacting certain tax beneﬁts known as federal “extenders.” Current Iowa law does not conform to these federal provisions and many taxpayers have waited to ﬁle FILING to page 12

The Butler County Republican Convention will be held Saturday, March 12, at the Butler County Courthouse, Allison. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the convention will convene at 9 a.m. The County Convention will conduct the following business: • Elect 15 delegates and 15 alternate delegates to District Caucus and State Convention • Create county platform • Elect District Caucus Committee members. For more information, contact Ella Severs at 319-231-0853 or Fern Myers at 319-883-1450. Continued on page 2.

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A reimagined concept drawing shows the proposed Clarksville Splash Pad. (Contributed by Splash Pad Committee from Outdoor Recreation Products)

James H. Carter, front-right, sits with the Iowa Supreme Court, where he served from 1982-2006. Chief Justice Mark Cady is in the back row, second-right. (Courtesy photo)

Former Supreme Court justice from Clarksville dies Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Butler Republicans announce County Convention

House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer, at right, R-Clear Lake, visits with constituents Robin Chisholm of Greene and Lisa Beadle of Bristow after the Friday, Feb. 26 Butler County Legislative Forum at the Allison Public Library Community Room. At left back, Sen. Bill Dix visits with attendees who are off camera. (Tribune-Journal, Star photo)

Medicaid shift occupies one-third of time at forum Mira Schmitt-Cash & Legislative Forum, which was coTravis Fischer Mid-America Publishing Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services approved the looming Iowa Medicaid managed care program, IA Health Link, the governor team announced last week. Discussion of the matter accounted for fully one-third of the time allotted at the Friday, Feb. 26 Butler County

hosted by Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative and Farm Bureau. Franklin County had a similar legislative forum. The occasion is the ﬁrst funnel week of this legislative session, when bills still in committee are culled. The contracts of former state Medicaid and home health contractor MEDICAID to page 12

Clarksville native’s run to ‘The Voice’ ends at premiere Album up next

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Maddie Poppe sings “You Stole My Heart” at the Butler County Fair Hospitality Pavilion on Friday, June 26, 2015. (Star ﬁle photo).

A former Iowa Supreme Court justice and former Clarksville resident, has died. James H. Carter, 81, of Cedar Rapids passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Carter was a classmate of local historian Dave Clark for all 12 years of school and graduated in 1952, He went on to law school and held various positions. For 24 years he served as a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. Before that, Carter was one of the ﬁve inaugural judges Gov. Robert Ray appointed to the newly-formed Iowa Court of Appeals on Sept. 23, 1976, according to “History Of The Iowa Court Of Appeals,” penned on the court’s 35th anniversary by Hon. Rosemary Shaw Sackett and Hon. Richard H. Doyle, available online. Previously Carter had served as a 6th Judicial District judge in Cedar Rapids. “The judges who lived outside Des Moines, Judges Carter and Snell, traveled to Des Moines at their own expense once a month to hear cases. They spent nights at the homes of friends, hotels, or on couches in their chambers. Judge Carter stated, ‘We were instrumental in having the showers installed in the Court of Appeals quarters.’ “Not until 1983 did legislation authorize the payment of out-of-town judges’ expenses for traveling to Des Moines

James H. Carter as a young man. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1952. (Courtesy photo) for attendance at oral arguments and judicial conferences.” Carter was appointed to the (Iowa) Supreme Court, serving from Aug. 14, 1982, until his retirement on Oct. 16, 2006, says Wikipedia, citing a Lee news story. Jim Carter’s father Harvey, was also a long time well know lawyer in Clarksville, Clark said. A memorial service for James Carter will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials may be directed to: Iowa Public Television (http://site.iptv.org/friends). The full obituary can be found at www.murdochfuneralhome.com.

If a coaching contract with NBC’s “The Voice” was the final accomplishment, Maddie Poppe made it to the semifinals, and she put Clarksville, Iowa on the map. Poppe made it from a wide casting net of 40,000 in Chicago more than a year ago to later rounds in Omaha, Nebraska last July and spent a week in Los Angeles, California with her father, Trent Poppe, for semifinals before being selected to tape the season premiere, also in L.A., on October 12. Her parents, Trent, Tonya, and two sisters accompanied her to the taping of the premiere. “The Voice” Season 10, Episode 1 aired on Monday, Feb 29 on NBC. Of the 95 contestants selected for the semifinals, only 70 ended up with blind auditions at the premiere. Poppe was asked to sing “Dog Days are Over” by Florence and the Machine, which she had sung impressively in previous rounds for non-famous producers in order to get this far. She admitted she was star-struck during her taped audition. “Blake Shelton is staring at me,” Poppe said aloud (perhaps to clear her mind) in a broadcast conversation with the judges after singing her audition. Contest judge Shelton came up and hugged her, then Adam Levine traded spots and answered the questions as if he were Poppe, while she giggled from his judge’s chair. Forty-eight contestants received coaching contracts and will continue on the show this season. Poppe wasn’t one of them, but she merited a front-page mention in Entertainment Weekly’s recap. The magazine said: “While Pharrell [Williams] offers some sage advice for how she can improve for the next round of auditions, she’s too nervous to absorb, like, a single word from the stage. So Adam [Levine] pinch-hits for her and offers her his seat instead. Between now and next year, if Maddie can work out some of that ‘finesse’ Pharrell outlines for her, she’ll be all set for a second effort.” Poppe said she hasn’t decided whether she will mount a second effort. While under contract with NBCUniversal, Poppe hasn’t been allowed to release any recordings. She POPPE to page 14

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Just a little tree work

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Kelm earns Emerald Masters Award for 2015 sales production

WAVERLY — Century 21 LSB Real Estate is pleased to announce that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized David Kelm of Clarksville, sales affiliate with the office, as a topproducer nationwide when it honored him with the coveted Century 21® Emerald Masters Award. Emerald level status is awarded to a C21® sales affiliate who has met minimum sales production of $153,000 or 43 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. The sales affiliate also receives a trophy and a personal invitation to attend the company’s annual Top Agent Retreat. “It is truly an honor to receive the Masters Award and be recognized among such talented and dedicated group of real estate sales professionals,” said Kelm.

As I stated in a column this past December, one of my “resolutions” (some might call them goals) for this year was to learn all I can about trees. I am heading to Ames on Wednesday, February 24 for a two-day training on shade trees so by the time you read this column, I should be a little better informed about them! Last Friday I attended a Horticulture In-Service at beautiful Reiman Gardens in Ames. It was undoubtedly the best in-service I have been to in a long time! We met program specialists — a lot of them — who will be able to answer the many questions we get on hort issues on a daily basis. We also learned about programs — a lot of them — programs to help us with issues in the hort world and who leads them. I don’t know about you but I kind of like to be able to put a face with a name when I am either calling or emailing. Somehow I think that garners up a little more attention to my issue. Some of the specialists I knew, many I did not know. I even had the “opportunity” to try and evaluate a tree problem based on a sample and information sheet that was actually sent in to the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Lab. I knew it was some type of needle cast (who knew there were 40 different types?). Turns out it was Rhizosphaera needle cast.

We’ve had our Windbreak 101 meeting and had a fantastic group! Dr. Randall will soon be setting a date to come back for training on the computer. I think I have a pretty good grasp on planning and planting a windbreak, and I became very familiar with books and sites to turn to for plant questions, so now it’s on to shade trees! Along with workshops about; insects that attack trees and shrubs; oak wilt; proper pruning; health problems of woody plants; native trees for the Great Plains; and disease management on conifers,(as if that’s not enough for a brain to try and assimilate!) I will be learning about the CODIT Principle (I am really not sure what that is but ask me next week and I should know!) and how to safeguard around bees. That’s a HUGE amount of information in about 15 hours of workshops so I will need to be on my toes (have an endless supply of coffee nearby!) and sharpened pencils to take notes. I’ve tried taking notes on my iPad but I just write so much faster than I type it is counterproductive! I’m sure my brain will be on serious overload but hopefully after some processing time, I will be better able to help homeowners with tree concerns!

SWC to meet March 17

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Larae Maas

Maas recognized by WHC in February

WAVERLY – A Shell Rock woman was among six members of the Waverly Health Center team named February Spotlight on Values award winners by co-workers, patients and the community for exemplifying WHC’s values. Larae Maas of Shell Rock, plant services, was recognized for the value of leadership. Larae helped a co-worker in need. Her nominator noted, “Larae didn’t just let me know about my flat tire, but went outside to fill my tire up so I could get to the tire store.” WHC has adopted six values, compassion, enthusiasm, excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. Patients, visitors and employees can submit nominations on-line at www. WaverlyHealthCenter.org/spotlight or at any Spotlight on Values ballot box at the health center.

Butler County 4-H/ FFA Swine Weigh-In for 2016 County Fair

The 2016 4-H/FFA Swine weigh-in 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 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.

Fresh Hope to meet Sundays

A small group of people is meeting weekly to support and encourage each other to learn to live well in spite of a mental health diagnosis. The group meets at 3 p.m., Sundays, at The Corner, corner of Main and Third streets in Allison.

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The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will meet on Thursday, March 17 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the USDA Service Center in Allison. The agenda includes: District activities, NRCS report, CRP Plans & revisions, CSP, EQIP, and State and REAP cost share applications. The meeting is open to the public.

Writers Group set March 8

There will be a Writers Group meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Allison Public Library. Anyone who loves writing is welcome. This month’s writing challenge: Places I’ve Been. Bring a short piece you’ve written on that topic, something else you’ve written, or just come to listen. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Robyn Mulder at 319-267-2639.

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The Butler County Auditor’s Office has readied this year’s proposed fiscal 2016 budget for publication. If approved, county rates would fall about 22 cents per $1,000 assessed from taxes payable in the current fiscal year to about $5.77 for city dwellers, in addition to their city’s tax rate, and $9.52 for those enjoying rural services. County tax rates always stack with the rates set by other service areas such as cities, townships and schools (primary, secondary and vocational). Services nestled within a given taxing body include fire and law enforcement protection, often waste and recycling hauling or drop-off, plowing, roads, bridges and many more. The county publishes its combined tax rates near the end of June. Other county levies included in the combined rate but not levied for by the auditor’s office include the assessor’s levy, county extension, and now with redesign much of mental health and disability funding. — — — THREE YEARS OF BUTLER CO. TAX RATES 2015 assessed, payable 2016/17 (proposed only) • $5.77473 urban, $9.52473 rural, proposed change ~ -$0.22 2014 assessed, payable 2015/16 (actual) • $6.00081 urban, $9.75081 rural (both up about three-tenths cent from time proposed to finalized), change ~ -$0.10 (from 9.85 to 9.75) 2013 assessed, payable 2014/15 (actual) • 6.10874 urban, 9.85874 rural — — — The amount collected from all taxes levied on property has increased an average 4.12 percent over three fiscal years, from $6 million to roughly $6.5 million with this budget projection. “An increase in valuations assessed caused a slight increase in property tax revenue,” without a higher rate, Auditor Liz Williams said. The rates are not yet finalized. Comments on the fiscal 2017 budget may be made at the Tuesday, March 8 County Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:30 a.m. Budgets may also be amended. Backfill from the state due to commercial and industrial rollback (tax cuts) is not included in “taxes levied on property” revenue on the budget

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but instead on “other state tax replacement,” another line item. The state backfill is anticipated to add about $2.2 million to the $6.5 million in tax bills the county will attempt to collect. Tax increment revenue (TIF) has grown steadily, adding about $100,000 a year over three years. MENTAL HEALTH: Regionalization of mental health and disability services is causing an apparent decrease in intergovernmental revenue and consequently overall revenue, a drop of about $24 million from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2016 and 2017. That income is seen in the region now, instead of Butler County’s budget. For this reason, there has been over a $22 million decrease in mental health and disability expenditures from about $23.2 million in fiscal 2015 to about $550,000 in budget year 2017. “The change in MHDS expenditures is because of the region having its own budget and not running the process through Butler County’s Fund 10,” Williams said. CARRYOVER: The published budget shows expenditures over revenues in fiscal years 2016 and projected to be (but less so) in 2017 — the county is not stockpiling. The ending fund balance or projected carryover is still a little less than total taxes levied on property for the year. There are no specific statutory re-

quirements for amount of ending fund balance, Williams said. “It should be enough to pay bills between the times the county received a majority of its revenue (when property tax payments come due), allow cushion for unexpected expenditures and in some cases allow for savings for future projects or equipment needs,” she said. CAPITAL PROJECTS: A contributor to changes in the capital projects budget service area has been County Secondary Roads construction projects, Williams said. The service area budget line shows a projected average 37 percent increase in capital projects over three years. The capital projects line ranged from $700,000 in fiscal 2015 to $2.5 million in the current budget year, 2016, to a projected $1.4 million in fiscal 2017. COUNTY ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION: County Conservation falls under the county environment and education service area. The service area budget line is increasing a projected average 19 percent over three fiscal years, from $700,000 in fiscal 2015, to $1.2 million in fiscal 2016, and back to about $1 million in fiscal 2017. Conservation is requesting new equipment in fiscal 2017. Additional dollars have been allocated for the Rolling Prairie Trail project and a shop over the prior two years, Williams said.

Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, March 7: Chicken stew on biscuit, green and yellow beans, chocolate chip cake Tuesday, March 8: Spaghetti, garlic bread, buttered spinach, fruit crisp Wednesday, March 9: Pork roast,

dressing, cooked cabbage, cheesecake Thursday, March 10: Chicken thigh baked, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges Friday, March 11: Baked fish, roasted red potatoes, baby carrots, krispie bar

Community Home Meals March 6-12

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: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Party Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Pie Monday Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Creamed Peas and Carrots, Fruit Cobbler Tueday: Hot Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes, Squash Bake, Peaches Wednesday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli with Cheese,

Banana Bar Thursday: Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Wax Beans, Layered Pudding Dessert Friday: Cheddar Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Twix Bar Saturday: Steak & Peppers, Rice Casserole, Roasted Veggies, Cherry Bar

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, March 7: A: Beef Italiano, Roasted Potato Medley, Spinach, Wheat Roll with Margarine, Fresh Fruit; B: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potato Medley, Spinach, Wheat Roll with Margarine, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, March 8: A: Beef with Mushroom Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Harvard Beets, MultiGrain Bread with Margarine, Fresh Banana; B: Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Harvard Beets, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine, Fresh Banana Wednesday, March 9 Birthday Meal: A: Roast Beef with Brown Gravy,

Whipped Potatoes, California Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Birthday Cake, Margarine; B: No Alternative. Thursday, March 10: A: Pork with Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Country Veggie Blend, Tropical Fruit, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; B: Grilled Chicken Salad, Crackers, Tropical Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Salad Dressing Friday, March 11: A: Chicken Chili, Sliced Carrots, Mixed Green Salad, Saltine Crackers, Peaches and Pineapple, Salad Dressing; B: Vegetable Soup, Egg Salad with Crackers, Mixed Green Salad, Peaches and Pineapple, Salad Dressing

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, March 7: Lunch: Crispito, shredded cheese, corn, pineapple chunks, refried beans, sour cream, salsa; Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bars, yogurt, mixed fruit Tuesday, March 8: Lunch: Tenderloin on bun, cheesy potatoes, peaches, broccoli, dill pickle slices; Elem. Breakfast: Pancake, sausage stick, mandarin oranges Wednesday, March 9: Lunch: Chick-

en or beef & noodles, peas, pears, baby carrots; Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bar, yogurt, mixed fruit Thursday, March 10: Lunch: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, mixed vegetables; Elem. Breakfast: Egg Patty, sausage patty, peaches Friday, March 11: Lunch: Hot ham & cheese, baked beans, applesauce; Elem. Breakfast: Long John, mixed fruit

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Bulletin Board IN BUTLER COUNTY CLARKSVILLE JAZZ BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 WHERE: Clarksville Community School GREENE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SOUP SUPPER WHEN: Saturday March 5, from 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Greene Community Center, Greene, Iowa COST: Free-will donation ENTREE: Homemade chili and chicken noodle soup 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. MUSIC WITH NORTH STAR WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street NORTH BUTLER GRADES 5-6 OPERETTA WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. WHERE: North Butler Elementary, Allison SHELLROCK MUSIC ASSOCIATION SPRING SWING 2016, “The Beat Goes On.” WHEN: Thursday, April 7, (seven performances) in the Shell Rock Boyd Building. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. shows Thursday through Saturday, April 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 10. COST: $15, call 319-885-6510. Tickets via Shell Rock Public Library, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6; regular Monday through Saturday library hours; and 1-3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. BUTLER BB’S 4-H SOUP SUPPER WHEN: Thursday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Community Church in Clarksville. DETAILS: Chili and vegetable beef soups will be served. COST: Adult tickets cost $5; 6 to 12-year-old tickets, $4; ages 5 and under eat free. Tickets available from members or at the door. MUSIC WITH MERV EDEKER WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 12 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street, Clarksville

Pony Express Dance Saturday, March 12 8p.m.-Midnight

Music By Wichita, Adm.$5 Doc’s Restaurant Clarksville

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500 Card Party March 4

500 Card Party will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Clarksville Public Library. The public is welcome.

PONY EXPRESS DAIRY SPOT TRAIL RIDERS DANCE EVENT WHEN: Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Doc’s Restaurant in Clarksville. DETAILS: The band Wichita is slated to play. COST: $5. Partial proceeds to Pony Express of Iowa. CLARKSVILLE AMVETS FISH FRY WHEN: Saturday, March 12, time 4:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Clarksville AMVETS Post 30. $9, $4, under 5, free. BINGO AT CLARKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY WHEN: Every-other Tuesday in March, from 1-2:30 p.m. Mark calendars for March 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. N. BUTLER (GRADES 5-12) PARADE OF BANDS CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 WHERE: NBHS Old Gym, JuniorSenior High, Greene OUT OF COUNTY WHC AHA CPR, AED CLASS WHAT: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED (defibrillator) class WHEN: Thursday, March 24, from 6 - 9 p.m. WHERE: Waverly Health Center, Clinical Learning Lab room. DETAILS: The class will include adult, child, and infant CPR, obstructed airway, use of barrier devices and the AED (defibrillator). Receive a two year completion card upon successful completion. TO REGISTER: Pre-registration required. Call Waverly Health Center Education Department at 319-352-4939. FREE 10-DAY HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR WOMEN AND MINORITIES WHAT: An information session on the upcoming Free 10-day Heavy Equipment Operator Training for women and minorities. WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, from 1-3 p.m. WHERE: IowaWORKS Cedar Valley, 3420 University Ave., Waterloo. WHEN: Classes begin Monday, March 28, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WHERE: Hawkeye’s Regional Transportation Training Center, 6433 Hammond Ave., Waterloo. DETAILS: Iowa DOT grant is making this entry-level equipment operator training free to qualifying individuals. Iowa has about an 11 percent job demand increase in construction. For details, 319-235-2123 or www.hawkeyecollege.edu/go/heavy-equipment.

Students receive UNI degrees

IOWA CITY - About 1,400 students received degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the fall 2015 semester. Students from the Butler County area receiving degrees included: Ashley Dohlman of Aplington, received a BS-Biochemistry; CER-Leadership Studies degree; D Varela of New Hartford, received a PHD-Spanish degree.

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th 25 Anniversary Ken and Ruth Seehusen will celebrate their 25 Anniversary this th

month. They were married March 16, 1991 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They will celebrate with their children: Chris (Holly) Fleshner; Ryan (Kristen) Fleshner; and James Seehusen; and grandchildren: Emma, Cole, Lauren, Linde, & Lydia Fleshner.

Passport Clinic slated Saturday, March 19 in Allison

A Saturday Passport Clinic is planned in Allison. Passports may be sought from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Butler County Recorder’s Office, which is outside normal business hours, Recorder Janice Jacobs announced. Applicants will need to bring the following: • A certified birth certificate or previously issued passport. Please ensure a CERTIFIED record is brought. • A current driver’s license is required for identification of applicants 16 years or older. • Both parents with their driver’s license will need to be present at the time of application with applicants under age 16. Ages 16 and 17, one parent will need to be present. • Two checks or money orders. One check will be written to U.S.

Department of State. Fees are $110 per passport book or $30 per passport card for those 16 and older, or $80 per passport book or $15 per passport card for those under age 16. (The passport card is valid ONLY for travel by land and by sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean) The second check will be written to Butler County Recorder. Fees are $25 per application and $12 per picture. You may complete an application prior to the Saturday clinic by requesting from the Recorder’s Office or printed from www.travel. state.gov. Use ONLY black ink, and do not sign the application ahead of time. For further information, please call the Recorder’s Office at 319-2672735. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Waverly Health Center Auxiliary accepting application for scholarships The Waverly Health Center Auxiliary is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships. These scholarships are to be given to persons within the Waverly Health Center service area who have graduated high school (or completed the GED) AND have completed or are completing one year of education in a health career field. Selection is based on scholastic standing as well as financial needs of the applicant. An Auxiliary committee will choose this year’s recipients and award five $2,000 scholarships. These scholarships are funded by the WHC Auxiliary projects such as the Gift Garden, Book Fairs, Fall Food Fair, jewelry sales and membership dues. In addition the WHC Medical Staff is offering the Sue Fish Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is to be given to any person in the Waverly Health Center service area who has graduated high school (or completed the GED) AND has completed or is completing one year in a nursing program or health career. The Applicant must be a fulltime or part-time student at an institution of higher learning when applying for the scholarship. Nursing students

will be given preference with the Sue Fish scholarship. Scholastic standing and financial needs of the applicant will be considered. The deadline for submitting an application is April 1, 2016. Applications can be found at https:// www.waverlyhealthcenter.org/about_ us/auxiliary.aspx For further information, please contact Sharon Ruth Moeller, Auxiliary Education chairperson at 319-483-5243 or moellerdsr@q. com.

Groen awarded scholarship to Luther College

DECORAH – Sidney Groen of Allison has been accepted for admission to Luther College for the 2016-17 academic year, the school announced. Groen has been awarded the President’s Scholarship. Luther is a four-year college located in northeast Iowa that enrolls 2,400 students and offers a liberal arts education leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.

The Clarksville Rebekahs met at the Church of Christ Feb. 22 at noon for a birthday potluck dinner. Gerri Ruth, pro-tem noble grand, called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Roll call was taken with six members present. The minutes from the Jan. 11 meeting were read and approved. Due to bad weather Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, lodge was called off. Sisters reported sick were Noble Grand Virginia Graeser, Dawn Coates, Pam Voigts and Virginia Busse. Sister Dorothy reported visiting Sister Jeanette Vossberg. Sister Barb reported Sister Doris was doing OK and Doris’ birthday was Feb. 24. It was noted sister Virginia Busse had a birthday that day (Feb. 22). There were no bills. Communication: The assembly president communication was read out of Hawkeye Odd Fellow, and directive to drape the charter for Mabel Clark, past vice-president of Rebekah Assembly of Iowa, 2014-2015. The journal from Convention in October in Des Moines was received, and order forms on Bylaws of Rebekahs, with it. A motion carried to order bylaws for the lodge. New business: A motion carried to send a donation to the Education Fund. Sister Dorothy reported on Thomas Wildey. Sister Gerri Ruth brought a bunch of historical clippings of Rebekahs to read, so sisters are taking turns reading. With no further business, lodge was closed in due form. — Secretary Betty Schurman

East Butler Ramblers 4-H

The regular meeting of the East Butler Ramblers 4-H group was held at Chad and Rachel Jensen’s on February

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Serving 5-7 p.m. Community Church, Clarksville Chili and Veg. Beef Soups Dinner Rolls and Desserts Adults $5; ages 6-12 $4; 5 & under free Tickets available from members or at the door

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Faith Lutheran Preschool and Childcare Center, located at 422 N. Prairie St., Shell Rock, will host a Registration-Open House event on Monday, March 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Families are invited to come meet our dedicated staff and to learn more about the preschool and schoolage programs we offer. Free books will be given to all children who are enrolled during the Open House. The nonrefundable registration fee is $25. Our Center participates in the Quality Rating System and has achieved the highest rating at a Level 5. For more information, contact Mila Smith at 319-885-4546, 319-596-5003, or mila_smith@hotmail.com. Find us on facebook to view recent activities.

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Golden Eagles 4-H Club

The Golden Eagles 4-H Club held their meeting on Sunday February 14, 2016, at the Allison Farm Bureau Building. President, Clay Shultz, called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Thirteen members were present to answer the roll call question with their favorite candy. James Seehusen led the club in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Alex Shultz gave the Treasurer’s report and Ray Seidel read the Secretary’s report. Old business discussed: T-shirts for anyone that needs one and FSQA training for members taking animals to fair. We voted and decided to donate money as a club to Dancing with Downs Kids Shop along with the items donated by club members for a service project. New business discussed: 2016 Butler County Fair will be held June 21-27. Our next meeting will be held on March 12 at the Humane Society of North Iowa in Mason City as well as helping out there for a service project. The club decided to donate money to the organization, in addition to the members bringing items of need. Please check the list for items to bring for a donation to the Humane Society if you would like to help. Alex Shultz led us in the 4-H pledge. Refreshments were served by James Seehusen. — Reporter, Alexis Brinkman

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21. The meeting was called to order by Carter Leerhoff at 3 p.m. Roll call was answered by 12 members. January minutes were read by Dawson Barnett. Donnie Kielman made a motion to approve minutes and Casey Leerhoff seconded. Old and new business was discussed. The next meeting will be held on March 5, 2016, at the Jensens’. Carter asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Gracie Kielman made a motion and Donnie Kielman seconded. After the meeting, everyone broke into groups and made four bird houses that will go to Heery Woods. — Secretary Dawson Barnett

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OPINION / EDITOIRAL

4 • Thursday, March 3, 2016

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177,000 Iowa Taxpayers With funnel week behind us, the House turned its attention to debate this week. We spent many hours on the ﬂoor working through bills and getting them over to the Senate so they can go through the committee process and make their way to the Governor for his signature. This week I’m disappointed that we still haven’t passed coupling to provide some certainty for our farmers, small businesses, families and many others. We’ve coupled with the federal tax code each of the last ﬁve year, so this is something that taxpayers have come to expect, and at a time when the state’s economy is slowing, this really pulls the rug out from under folks when they’re already hurting. Failure to couple is a tax increase on people who were not anticipating it. The strange thing about this year is that the issue has become partisan. Since House Republicans took the majority in 2011, there had not been a single “NO” vote on the annual coupling bill until this year. This is something that Iowans just expected us to get done each year. On Monday this week, House Republicans held a press conference where we brought forward a few concerned taxpayers and let them share their story of how a failure to pass coupling will affect them. Here are a few of their stories: http://facebook.us11.list-manage1.com/ track/click?u=7b15374920d2a1b048750f 628&id=c290dbae7f&e=82e95e7244 Highlights from our press conference on coupling Kathleen Riessen and her husband own two Farrell’s Extreme Body Shaping gyms in the Des Moines metro area. In 2013, her three sons got into martial arts and from there she decided to start some gyms that focus on the things her kids love to do. After making numerous investments in new equipment and programs for her gyms that she won’t be able to deduct if coupling isn’t passed, Kathleen is looking at a tax bill of $16,000 that she wasn’t

expecting. Laura Cunningham is a young family farmer in Nora Springs, where she raises cattle with her husband. She told us about how her family had to put off repairs to a grain dryer that caught ﬁre in 2014, but wasn’t able to be replaced until 2015 because of delays from her insurance company. Now, Laura and her husband are worried that they may have to write a $62,000 check to pay off taxes that they weren’t expecting. Dan Rickels is a small family farmer, raising cattle and growing crops in Jones County on the east side of the state. He bought a large piece of tillage equipment, to help implement the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, early in the year before the bottom fell out of the cattle market. He told us that because cattle are currently selling for about $700 less per head compared to last spring, he’ll be forced to sell off grain, at a loss, to pay his tax bill if coupling isn’t passed. Finally, Wendy Garton is a ﬁrst grade teacher at Morris Elementary in the Bondurant-Farrar School District. She spends hundreds of dollars of her own money each year on classroom supplies for her students. She told us that while a $250 tax credit isn’t a huge tax incentive for her to take advantage of, it sends a message. By allowing Wendy, and other teachers, to write off a portion of what they spend on their students, shows her that teachers are appreciated by the Legislature. There are many others who have stories just like these. I’ve heard about some people that will have to go out and get a loan to pay their tax bills this year. You heard

that right, they have to get a loan to pay their taxes. The state has the resources to keep our word to taxpayers and also fund the priority needs of Iowans. Our bill, House File 2092, would allow more than 177,000 Iowa taxpayers to keep their money in their own pockets. When you break this down even further, you can see how this will impact many people in our communities. In tax year 2014: 33,000 farmers took an average deduction of $37,000 to pay for new equipment on the farms. 41,000 small businesses and partnerships took an average deduction of $25,000 to pay for investments in their business. 40,000 educators took an average deduction of $250 to pay for supplies in their classrooms. 19,000 parents and students took an average deduction of $2,200 to pay for college tuition and textbooks. 45,000 homeowners took an average deduction of $1,000 to pay for qualifying mortgage insurance on their homes. Many others took a number of other deductions included with coupling. I hope that the Senate is listening to Iowans, because they’re counting on us to resolve coupling soon so that they can ﬁle their taxes. As always, please keep in touch. As legislation is moving forward, feel free to send me comments, questions, or feedback that you may have regarding issues before us in the House. I can be reached at linda.upmeyer@legis.iowa.gov or (515) 281-3521.

As the 2016 session continues, the Senate is making progress on several initiatives for working families, including: • Supporting local schools - Great local schools are key to expanding job opportunities and boosting Iowa’s economy. The Senate approved a 4 percent increase in basic aid to local schools for the 2016-17 academic year (SF 174 and SF 175) and by 4 percent for the 2017-18 academic year (SF 2092 and SF 2093). • Protecting health care – As Governor Branstad’s chaotic push to privatize Medicaid nears implementation, the legislature must ensure Iowa’s health care safety net. SF 2213 will provide tough oversight to safeguard Medicaid members, health care providers and Iowa taxpayers. • Ensuring affordable higher education – Senate Democrats are working on a state budget that increases support for our colleges and universities so that Iowans can afford the education and training that leads to great jobs. This is important to keeping more young Iowans in our state after graduation.

Providing better access to quality preschool - The Senate unanimously approved SF 2009 to expand Iowa’s successful preschool program. • Encouraging apprenticeships - More Iowans will be able to learn while they earn if SF 2179 becomes law. The legislation provides incentives to businesses to create well-paying jobs and use apprenticeship training programs. Mason City Legislative Listening Post March 5, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St SE, Mason City. 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 515281-3371. Otherwise she can be reached at home at 641-424-0874. 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.

Under the Golden Dome Too By State Representative Linda Upmeyer House District 54 / Speaker of the House linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us (515) 281-4618

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Medicaid modernization It was announced on Tuesday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Iowa’s plan to modernize Medicaid. With CMS approval, Iowans ﬁnally have certainty on the future of Medicaid Modernization. It’s clear that CMS was able to see through the politics of this transition, and recognized that Iowa’s program is ready to move forward with providing the health care and services that Iowans expect. Medicaid is the second largest program in state government. In FY 2017, Medicaid costs will increase $41 million even with managed care. Without managed care, costs would increase $151 million. To put that in perspective, state revenue grew by 2.7 percent between 2006 and 2015. Funding for schools grew at 4.3 percent, while funding for Medicaid grew by 9.1 percent. Some action needed to be taken on Medicare or its growth would continue to threaten the state’s ability to provide additional funding to schools. Medicaid Modernization will create predictability and sustainability in the Medicaid budget. An administrative law judge indicated Iowa’s Medicaid Modernization procurement process was “thoughtful and diligent.” As of the end of January, over 85,866 provider contracts have been signed. Based on the Medicaid Fee-For-Service network, in the past 12 months, over 95 percent of all possible provider contracts have been signed. All four major hospital systems have signed with a managed care organization (MCO) -- Genisis, Mercy, UIHC, UnityPoint. The beneﬁts under managed care do not change, but the managed care organizations will provide over 80+

value-added services Medicaid patients do not currently receive. Patients can switch to a different managed care organization at any time for any reason between now and May 17. After that date, patients can still switch for good cause (e.g., provider not signed up with a MCO). There will also be an annual open enrollment period in the late fall for patients to choose a different managed care organization or remain with their current MCO. As of Jan 22, there were 34,406 Medicaid patients who had actively selected their MCO. Between January 12 and February 4, Iowa Medicaid member and providerservices hosted day-long road shows in 11 cities across the state. Over 2,300 providers have attended or signed up to attend the training. More trainings will be held based on demand. I will continue to assist those affected by the transition to ensure that Medicaid patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.

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Dear Editor, Early on in 2015 I decided I would support Bernie Sanders as the Democratic nominee for president. I was not real happy with how Hillary Clinton wanted everyone at district and state conventions to sign her pledge card already in 2014.

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Continue To 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. When: Friday, March 4, 2016 8 – 8:45 a.m.: Beaman Public Library, 223 Main St 9 – 9:45 a.m.: Conrad Public Library, 114 N Main St 10:15 – 11 a.m.: Steamboat Rock Public Library, 511 Market Street The Bulletin is distributed to local newspapers and interested constituents. I encourage you to contact me at any time throughout the year with any issues or concerns. Whether I am down in Des Moines or on the farm in New Hartford, remember that I work for you. Without your input, I cannot properly represent your views. I look forward to hearing from you this legislative session, and I am excited to continue my work for the people of House District 50.

I was proud to have already signed my pledge for Bernie in September of 2015 when campaigns were lacking volunteers and good media coverage. The most important factors in my continued support for Bernie Sanders, however, are his promises to reform the criminal justice system and criminal justice laws nationwide. Sincerely, Kai Brost, Allison (Butler County Jail)

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ACKLEYWashington Reformed Church 28182 Birch Ave Phone # 641-847-2817 Rev. Jack D. Ritsema, Pastor Service Times: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, March 6: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 6 p.m. “Agents of Babylon” DVD topic: The Colossus (Gentile Kingdom/Christ’s Kingdom) Wednesday, March 9: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship

Allison Congregational Church Craig Harris, Pastor Sunday, March 6: 10 a.m. Worship Service St. James Lutheran Church Friday, March 4: 6:30 p.m. Conﬁrmation students will package food at American Lutheran, Grundy Center Saturday, March 5: 7 a.m. Women and Men’s Bible Study at Elm Springs; 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Lenten Worship Service at Trinity Reformed Tuesday, March 8: 9 a.m. SewSew Sisters Wednesday, March 9: 6 p.m. 7 and 8 Conﬁrmation; 7 p.m. Council meeting Thursday, March 10: 10:15 a.m. Worship and Communion at Allison Rehabilitation Center Saturday, March 12: Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour; 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, 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 Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 3 p.m. Fresh Hope; 6 p.m. Lenten Service Monday, March 7: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at The Corner Tuesday, March 8: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Wednesday, March 9: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. GEMS/Cadets; Snack: GEMS Group; 7 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, March 10: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Friday, March 11: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, March 6: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, March 9: 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, March 6: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, March 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

BRISTOWBristow Church of Christ Dick Burlingame, Minister Ph: 641-775-3222 Sunday, March 6: 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. Wednesday, March 9: 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.

Reformed Church, Bristow Kesley Presbyterian Church Pastor Tamara Entin Cell: 515-293-0928 Home: 515-532-2274 Sunday, March 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bristow CLARKSVILLE – St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Thursday, March 3: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion Monday, March 7: 7 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, March 8: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group; 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, March 9: 10:30 a.m. Communion at Clarksville Skilled Care; 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service Thursday, March 10: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group; 7 p.m. Council Meeting Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Ofﬁce 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, March 6: 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 Thursday, March 3: 10 a.m. Clarksville Ministers at Immanuel UCC: 1:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship Friday, March 4: World Day of Prayer Sunday, March 6: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 1:30 p.m Nursing Home Monday, March 7: 1 p.m. Dorcas Sewing Tuesday, March 8: 5 p.m. Bible Study; 6:15 p.m. Choir Wednesday, March 9: 9 a.m. Bible Study Lunch; 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir 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, March 6: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, March 6: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, March 9: 10:30 a.m.

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DUMONTDumont Reformed Church Chris Meester, Speaker (641) 857-3514 Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 through High School; 10 a.m. Worship (nursery care provided), Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Mondays: 1st Monday of the Month: 1 p.m. Reformed Church Women (RCW) Wednesdays: 3 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School Youth Group for 4th-7th grade); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School Youth Group for 8th-12th grade) GREENEFirst Presbyterian Church 319 East Traer Streets P.O. Box 160 Greene, IA 50636-0160 Cathy Belles, Pastor bellescatherine@gmail.com Sunday, March 6: 8:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome! St. Mary’s Catholic Church 105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, March 6: 10 a.m. Mass. St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Friday, March 4: Stuffing bulletins; 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Saturday, March 5: 6 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Tuesday, March 8: 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Wednesday, March 9: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Soup Supper at St. Peter; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Friday, March 11: Stuffing bulletins; 9 a.m. WELCA tying day Saturday, March 12: 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, March 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Bible Study Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m. Lenten Service PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, March 6: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship. United Methodist Church 404 2nd Street Pastor Catherine Orth Church - 319-276-3195 Cell – 319-231-2117 Office Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Worship. PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m. Lenten Service ROSEVILLESt. Mary Church 2397 Highway 14 Roseville, IA Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Mass SHELL ROCK – United Methodist Church 204 S. Prairie Street Pastor Dan Fernandez 319-885-4554 Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

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

Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, March 5: 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, March 6: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service. VILMARSt. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Mark Walker St. John’s is Handicap Accessible. Saturday, March 5: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, March 6: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; Coffee and fellowship to follow Tuesday, March 8: 9 a.m. Rachel Circle; 7 p.m. Rebecca Circle Wednesday, March 9: 6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 6:30 p.m. Choir practice; 7:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Service Saturday, March 12: 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, March 4: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday, March 5: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy/Peanut Butter Collection. Sunday, March 6: 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, March 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. St. John Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour”

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415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, March 6: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class. Wednesday, March 9: 5:30 p.m. Conﬁrmation; 6 p.m. Midweek Classes. Open Bible Church Pastor Matt Miller 1013 E. Bremer Ave. Ph: 319-352-2038 Sunday, March 6: 9:30 a.m. Donuts & Fellowship; 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Believers Baptist Lee Hutchison, Pastor P.O. Box 102 Waverly, IA 50677 319-559-0811 Independent, Fundamental King James Bible Services Sundays: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave.

Martin DeBower

Martin Howard DeBower, 83, of Bristow, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Westbrook Acres Care Center in Gladbrook. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 29, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – Vilmar, rural Greene, with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m., on Sunday, February 28, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial was in the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery - Vilmar, rural Greene. He was born on June 22, 1932, in rural Butler County, to Martin Christian and Frieda (Heuer) DeBower. Martin attended rural country school at Walnut Grove Westpoint Number 5 and graduated from Allison High School in 1950. He was married to Marcella Ann Groote on April 2, 1965, at Lincoln Center Christian Reformed Church in rural Dike. Martin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1953 to 1955, serving as a shipping clerk in a transportation company in Bordeaux, France. His farming career included a dairy and beef operation. He also worked as an AI technician for ABS. Martin was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – Vilmar. Passionate about reading, Martin also enjoyed farming, showing cattle, raising exotic poultry, hunting, trapping, fishing, gardening, collecting books for his extensive personal library, visiting with friends and relatives, spending time with family and was an avid baseball fan. Martin loved telling stories and remembered EVERYTHING back to his early childhood days. Martin is survived by his daughter, Dianna and husband Steve Peterson, of Mason City; daughter, Angela, and husband, Jeffrey Jacobs, of Traer; grandchildren: Justin Jacobs, Kyle Peterson, Jessica Jacobs, Luke Martin Peterson, and Jamie Jacobs; great-granddaughter: Hallie Ann Jacobs; sister, Eileen Berends, of Shell Rock; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Martin and Frieda; wife, Marcella; brother, John and Leona DeBower; sister, Lucille and Clarence F. Prange; sister, Bernice and George Seehusen, and brother-in-law, Leonard Berends.

Dr. Donald O’Brien

Dr. Donald E. O’Brien, 81, died on February 28, 2016. He passed surrounded by the comfort and love of his family at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Donald was born July 26, 1934 in Newton Township of Buchanan County to L.J. and Rose (Burke) O’Brien. He was the last survivor of five children. In 1955, he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1958. Shortly thereafter, Donald married his love, Berneta Godard on August 1, 1959 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. With this union came five children, Connie, Margaret, Teresa, David and Janice. In 1960, he attended Iowa State Veterinary Medical College then went into practice in 1966 in Allison for 22 years. Afterwards, he worked for the USDA until his retirement. Donald and his wife, Berneta moved to Marshalltown in 2000 to be closer to their beloved family. Donald enjoyed playing cards, fishing and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, AVMA, Lions, Elks, AMVETS, and Optimist Club. He will be missed by his wife of 56 years, Berneta; his children: Connie O’Brien, Margie (David) Jass, Teresa Johnson, David (Lynde) O’Brien, and Janice (John) Morrin; 11 grandkids; and three great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Robert, James (Rosie), Fr. Joseph O’Brien, and Patricia (Butch) Green. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Iowa. The family would like to express their gratitude towards Mercy Hospice for their extraordinary care and support during this time.

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6 • Thursday, March 3, 2016 Clarksville Police Arrests

Feb. 25: Ofﬁcers arrested Zachary Dean Wefel, 18, of Clarksville in the 200 block of North Hilton Street for driving while license suspended, a simple misdemeanor. Wefel was taken to the Butler County Jail in Allison and held to see a magistrate judge. Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Ofﬁcers arrested Regina Marie Bragg, 24, of Clarksville for driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor. Bragg was transported to the Butler County Jail in Allison and held to see a magistrate judge, as well as being cited for no insurance. Tuesday, March 1: 4:30 p.m.: Clarksville Police stopped a vehicle in the 400 Block of East Superior and arrested Sabrina Larson, 24, of Cedar Falls for possession of marijuana, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Larson was also given written citations for no insurance and failure to display proper registration. Dylan Depuew, 27, of Allison, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested for possession of marijuana, serious misdemeanor. Both were taken to the Butler County Jail in Allison to appear before a magistrate judge. The Butler County Sheriff’s Canine Unit assisted.

Small ﬁre at K&S Grocery Feb. 22

The rotisserie machine at K&S Grocery caught fire Monday, Feb. 22. Clarksville Fire Department was paged at 10:15 a.m. Staff extinguished the fire with extinguishers before fire crews arrived, Fire Chief Jon Myers said. “All their extinguishers were up to date, so that really helped a lot,” he said.

Crews were on scene 20-30 minutes to make sure the ﬁre didn’t extend to the wall or ceiling spaces and to help clean up. There will be no rotisserie chicken until it is replaced.

Clarksville man to residential facility after found in contempt

Mitchell Ryan Kelderman, 23, of Clarksville was found in contempt of court on Feb. 22 and sentenced to 90 days in jail, then ordered to return to a residential facility and complete and follow recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. No work release, the judgment states. Kelderman pleaded guilty on Oct. 19, 2015, to four felony counts of distributing marijuana, less than 50 kilograms, and one count of possession of methamphetamine, a serious misdemeanor. The initial Oct. 19 judgment had granted him probation.

Man pleads guilty to theft that used Clarksville resident’s checkbook

Matthew Scott Merrick, 29, of Shell Rock (previously Nashua) pleaded guilty on Feb. 22 to third-degree theft, an aggravated misdemeanor, and was sentenced to two years of prison. Merrick was ordered to pay a $125 law enforcement surcharge, $241.50 court costs, a probation fee and restitution totaling $1,296.15 — $266.43 to Cedar Falls Wal-Mart, $550.46 to Mason City Wal-Mart, $449.26 to Waverly Wal-Mart and $30 to a Waterloo Hy-Vee. Then-Clarksville Police Chief Dan

Cummings accused him in a Jan. 17, 2015, affidavit of third-degree theft (generally $500-$1,000) for taking a checkbook from a Clarksville resident, which video surveillance showed him using at department stores “on several occasions.” The prison sentence is to run concurrently to a five-year sentence meted Feb. 1 in Cerro Gordo County on a guilty plea to felony forgery. On a pending charge for the same in Butler County, a plea hearing is set March 9 at 10 a.m. in Butler County District Court. MAGISTRATE COURT Michael Gene Buss, 54, Parkersburg pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury and was ordered on Feb. 23 to pay a $65 fine, $22.75 surcharge and $95.82 court costs. Butler County Sheriff’s Office charged him on Sept. 21, 2014. CIVIL John David Lund v. Brandy Hudson. Dismissed without prejudice. BK Tile Inc. v. Prairie Construction Service Inc. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 18 for $8,652 plus interest from the date the plaintiff filed the petition, Sept. 16, 2015, including court costs and accruing costs. SMALL CLAIMS Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Waterloo v. Michael A. and Lorene R. Geiger, New Hartford. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 23 for $1,878 with 2.23 percent interest from Sept. 30, 2015, plus $85 court costs. Elizabeth M. Biwer, Parkersburg v. Melissa J. Nelson, Baxter. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 23 for $2866.60 with 2.23 percent interest from Nov. 25 plus $95 court costs.

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Discover Bank, address unavailable v. Brian Dean Miller, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 23 for $3,132.67 with 2.23 percent interest from Jan. 19 plus $85 court costs. ABCM Corporation d.b.a. Nora Springs Care Center, Hampton v. Michelle Waidler, Charles City. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 23 for $3,749.37 with 2.23 percent interest from Jan. 20 plus $85 court costs. Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo v. Ron B. Scally, Allison. Judgment for plaintiff on Feb. 23 for $3,883.70 with 2.23 percent interest from Jan. 22 plus $85 court costs. TRAFFIC CITATIONS Dollar amounts are ﬁnes, surcharges and court costs in order. Hours of service violation — Michael David McHone, Ames, $50, $17.50, $60 Failure to maintain control — Nikolas J. DeMuth, Clarksville, $100, $35, $60; Charles Wayne Keeling, Clarksville, $100, $40, $60 Failure to provide proof of ﬁnancial liability — Sarah Marie Fox, Allison, $287.50, $87.50,$60; Speeding — 55 or under zone, 1-5 over — Hector Leonel Hernandez, Hampton, $20, $12, $63; Blue Gregory Boyer, Aplington, $20, $7, $60 55 or under zone, 6-10 over — Leland M. Aalfs, Parkersburg, $40,$14, $60; Truman Lincoln Chamness, Blairsburg, $40, $14, $60; Jonathan James Foster Bachman, Waterloo, $40,$14, $60; Gary R. Strom, Park Forest, Illinois, $40, $14, $60; Mekayla Leigh Reints, Parkersburg, $40, $14, $60 55 or under zone, 21 or over — Anthony Charles Menne, Cedar Falls, $120, $42, $60 Stopping, Standing or parking where prohibited — Joseph H. Wedeking, Clarksville, $5, $6.75, $8 Violation of instructional permit limitation — Justin Marshall Denny, Allison, $50, $12.50, $60

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.

Gloria Fay Slump On Monday, March 6, 1967, Burlington Railroad employees found the frozen body of 24-year-old Gloria Fay Slump under a trestle over Pony Creek three miles south of Council Bluffs. A trail of blood showed she was dragged to the site from a county road 150 yards away. Officials estimated Slump died three days earlier on March 3. Slump had told friends she was going to spend the weekend with her parents, who lived in Stanton. The Omaha brokerage house worker had been beaten, stabbed 14 times in the throat with a dull knife or an instrument similar to a beer can opener, and left under the trestle to bleed to death. There were no signs of sexual assault. One day before Slump’s body was found, an Iowa State Highway patrolman discovered an abandoned car 150 yards east of the Pony Creek railroad bridge. Officials told the media it belonged to 24-year-old Jerry E. Neve of Omaha,

who had been seen with the victim before she disappeared. Neve voluntarily submitted to a polygraph and was later released from the sheriff ’s custody, though results of the polygraph showed deception when asked whether Neve knew Slump or had any information about her death. The FBI conducted tests on a piece of clothing discovered in Neve’s car, and later confirmed the clothing had belonged to Slump. Neve used a shotgun to commit suicide on March 11, 1967. Neve’s stepfather, Cecil Fellows, said his stepson told him he didn’t murder Slump, but was just being a good fellow and that he was so involved he didn’t know what to do. On June 10, 1967, Omaha Police — acting on a tip — found the victim’s coat in a hotel room once registered to Jerry Neve and Herschell Gitchell. At the time, Gitchell was awaiting trial on burglary charges.

GLORIA FAY SLUMP | Age: 24 | Died: March 3, 1967 Hometown: Council Bluffs Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

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Friday, February 19: • Officers executed 10 traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and assisted a motorist. • 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. • 7:01 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter. • 8:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 100 block of Cherry St. • 12:16 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 500 block of E. Courtland St. • 4:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 400 block of Packwaukee St. • 8:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 27800 block of 180th St. • 11:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 300 block of Parriott St. Saturday, February 20: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns. • 6:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a business door check in the 100 block of N. 2nd St. • 6:35 a.m.: Officers were called to a business door check in the 600 block of 1st St. • 9:06 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of N. 3rd St. and E. Traer St. Sunday, February 21: • Officers executed eight traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted two motorists, and received a report of three controlled burns. • 3:22 a.m.: Officers took a report of suspicious activity in the 300 block of 4th St. • 10:15 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 1200 block of Glenn St. • 6:54 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 500 block of W. Weare St. Monday, February 22: • Officers executed six traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and received a report of two controlled burns. • 9:24 a.m.: Officers transported a subject. • 10:10 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a structure fire in the 400 block of N. Main St., Clarksville. Fire personnel were on scene for 10 minutes due to an oven fire. • 11:29 a.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight in the 200 block of 10th St. • 1:55 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 310th St. and Newell Ave.

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CITY OF CLARKSVILLE EXPENDITURES FEBRUARY 2016 EFTPS Fed/FICA Tax $5,632.72 Collection Service Center Child Support $563.86 Kolb, Jeff Refund Supplies $246.09 Clarksville Ambulance Fees $751.00 Clarksville Lumber Supplies $27.00 Clarksville Post Office Postage $206.85 Doug’s Heating & Cooling Repairs $68.95 Iowa State Bank Loans $40,859.39 K & S Grocery L.C. Supplies $24.63 Kampman Electric Repairs $136.40 Boy Scout Troop 53 Recycling Station $220.00 Butler Co. Solid Waste Landfill $4,676.75 Butler-Bremer Comm. Phones $383.61 Casey’s General Store Gasoline $933.25 Data Technologies Inc. Forms $49.84 EDJE Technologies Inc. Website $160.00 Emergency Medical Product Equipment $6,890.98 Fehr Graham Engineering Engineering Services $155.00 Hoppy’s Auto Parts Parts $61.78 IMFOA Dues $20.00 Ingram Library Services Books $626.43 Iowa Depart. Of Revenue State Tax $964.00 Iowa One Call Locate Service $2.70 IPERS IPERS $3,307.18 Jendro Sanitation Service Garbage Pickup $5,765.35 Marco Inc. Copier Maintenance $70.15 Mid-America Publishing Publications $170.01

Midamerican Energy Utilities $4,060.86 Mosquito Control Of Iowa Services $6,486.00 Professional Claims Group Ambulance Billing $1,206.69 Ryan Exterminating Exterminating Service $45.00 Sam’s Club Supplies $70.39 Stevens Law Office Attorney Fees $577.38 Testamerica Laboratories Lab Test $43.00 TJ Digital Equipment $1,315.00 US Cellular Cell Phones $318.54 Visa Postage, Supplies $1,223.61 Waverly Health Center Mutual Aid $700.00 Wellmark Bcbs Group Insurance $5,894.36 P & K Midwest Parts $0.66 Classic Cleaners Laundry $60.00 Iowa Firefighters Assoc. Dues $286.00 National Elevator Inspect Inspections $66.00 Unity Point Clinic Dues $30.00 Leroy’s Repair Repairs $227.40 Des Moines Stamp Stamp $34.80 Iowa Workforce Dev, Elevator Safety $75.00 Midamerica Books Books $207.40 Eggleston, Kris Training $80.00 Wedeking, Jenna Mileage Reimbursement $38.88 Demco Supplies $83.60 Deposit Refunds Refund Date 02/15/2016 $269.35 Payroll Checks Total Payroll Checks $15,031.45 Total Expenditures For: February $111,405.29 CS 9-1

Tuesday, February 23: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received a report of two controlled burns. • 6:57 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Dodge Ave. and Highway 57. • 11:12 a.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 200 block of E. Greene St., Clarksville. Officers arrested Heather Hartzell, 24, of Clarksville, on a Black Hawk County warrant for a probation violation. She was transported to Black Hawk County. • 1:48 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 17900 block of Highway 57. • 2:14 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 32500 block of Orchid Lane. • 6:09 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Highway 14 and W. Brook St. Assisting with the call were the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Parkersburg Fire and Ambulance, and Sartori Hospital. Wednesday, February 24: • Officers assisted with three medical calls. • 11:58 a.m.: Officers were called to a hit and run property damage accident n the 400 block of 2nd St., Parkersburg. No report filed. • 6:12 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 30000 block of Broadway. Friday, February 26: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received four reports of controlled burns. • 9:39 a.m.: Officers resuced a Shell Rock man trapped under a tank. • 4:52 p.m.: Officers arrested Regina Bragg, 25, Clarksville for Driving While Suspended. Saturday, February 27: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical call, and received three reports of controlled burns. • 5:03 a.m.: Officers responded to an alarm in the 200 block of 1st St., N • 11:00 a.m.: Officers arrested Clay Beenken, 21, Grundy Center after an altercation with another male. • 5:47 p.m.: Officers responded to report of vandalism at 32300 block of Orchid Lane. Sunday, February 28: • Officers executed four traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and assisted two motorists. • 6:31 a.m.: Officers responded to a structure fire in the 30600 block of Union Ave. • 10:22 p.m.: Officers performed a welfare check at 400 block of S Main St. Monday, February 29: • Officers executed one traffic stop and received a report of a controlled burn. • 1:32 a.m.: Zachary Kastner, 24, Aplington was arrested on two warrants for revocation and failure to appear.

Proceedings

MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 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 Engineer John Riherd and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Board reviewed proposed Fiscal Year 2017 County Budget. Moved by Eddy, second by Heidenwirth to finalize and approve said budget for publication. Motion carried. Staff meeting was held. Board approved claims as submitted. Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:23 A.M. to Tuesday, February 23, 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 16, 2016. TJ/CS 9-1

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• Clarksville Star •

Promposals New Trend at Clarksville HS

By Katie Gallmeyer

How teenagers ask their dates to prom has quickly changed over the years. The tradition is no longer a simple “Will you go to prom with me?” Instead, many students now think of promposals, or elaborate and public ways to ask their potential date to prom. Junior Matt Nelson decided to ask his date during the PBIS-sponsored field trip to the rollerskating rink in New Hampton. Nelson recalled the event as follows. “We were roller skating and I told the DJ to tell her that she won an award and to go to the center of the rink. Everyone else lined up against the wall. The DJ played the song ‘Someone Like You’ by Adele,” he said. “I skated out and swiftly got down on one knee and pulled out a ring pop and asked her to prom and she said yes,” Nelson added. “I

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upset,” DeGroote added. “She knew that I wanted something big and I got something big.”. According to junior Teresa Jacobsen, this year people have stepped it up and have been finding creative ways to one-up each other. “I decided to ask a boy right in front of my ex at a wrestling meet because it was funny and I wanted revenge,” Jacobsen said, laughing. “After my date pinned his guy, we got a poster and all of the cheerleaders shouted ‘go to prom!’ I was holding a poster that said ‘Prom would be the bomb.com, so let’s make an explosion,’” she added. This year, prom is being held on Saturday, April 23, on a Mississippi Riverboat. Juniors and seniors, along with their dates, will also get to enjoy a Dubuque waterpark during after prom. The night will surely be just as memorable, if not more so, than each promposal.

By Ryan Groah

During the week leading up to Tuesday, February 9, while most Clarksville students were taking the Iowa Assessments, the senior class was preparing to job shadow. In order to graduate Clarksville High School, seniors are required to job shadow at least one person during their senior year. “We feel that it’s extremely beneficial for our seniors to get the experience of a job shadow so that it can either confirm what their future plans are, or help them make decisions on what they’ll do after high school,” Guidance Counselor Tonya Poppe said. Poppe organizes job shadows each year for the senior class, in addition to a day for mock interviews and resume writing. Poppe, along with two other advisors, helps students find someone to job shadow if they cannot, and she also sets the groundwork for requirements. After each job shadow, Poppe reads reflection pa-

pers and receives feedback from the employees who were shadowed by Clarksville students. The goal is not only to help students make decisions, but also to prepare them for the responsibilities of life after high school. “They get a practical application of what the future holds so they won’t walk out of school and have no idea or experience to build on,” Poppe said. “It helped me understand what I was getting into,” Zachary Wedeking said, “and it helped me make a final decision about what I wanted to do. I’m happy they set aside time for us to job shadow so we can keep up with school.” “I chose to job shadow an associate caseworker at Bremwood because I have an interest in the field of psychology and social services,” Bridget Ross said. “I think this job shadow helped show me that the field has many opportunities and can take a lot of dedication.” “I job shadowed welders,” Jacob Hinders said, “and

I think it helped because I got to watch experienced welders. It helped me make a decision.” Overall job shadows seem to be a resounding success, but there are a few things that may be changed in the future. “One thing that I was thinking about that I might do next year is have students, instead of doing a reflection paper, do some sort of video,” Poppe said, “Students can also research where they can get jobs. You would be looking at what happened, but also making a web-based documentary around the field, so future students that look into the field could access it.” Poppe is also trying to plan a way to get students to schedule more job shadows, so they can experience more fields before making decisions. Nevertheless, this year’s senior job shadows were successful in helping the class of 2016 make decisions about their future plans.

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wanted to ask her that way because I wanted it to be spectacular.” Senior Hannah Green commented about why promposals have become such a trend. “Prom is a lot more expensive now,” she said. “The dresses are much more expensive, so pretty much if you don’t get asked in a cute way it ruins the moment.” Green believed that asking her boyfriend to prom in a simple way would have also been boring. “I made a poster that said ‘Can I Haul Your Buns To Prom?’ and got a little toy tractor with a wagon and put honey buns in it,” Green remembered. Sophomore Grace DeGroote commented saying, “My date knew that I liked a movie that we watched together. So she took lyrics from the song that’s in the movie and changed them in way to ask me to prom.” “If she would have just texted me or something to ask I would have been

Seniors Have Successful Job Shadows

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• Clarksville Star •

Bowling Scores

Tuesday Night Road Warrior League Date Bowled: Tuesday, 02/16/16 High Game/High Series: Rich Bates 279/783, Tom Witham 268/692, Brett Lobdell 256/680. Wednesday Night Mixed Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 2/17/16 Week 24 of 30 Wyffel’s Hybrids .....................25-11 Dralle’s Dept. Store ................ 24-12 A&M Electric #1.....................16-21 A&M Electric #2 ....................15-21 Allison Hardware ....................14-22 Sonya’s Salon ..........................14-22 High Game/Series Darin Trees 261/679, Clark Freesemann 232/649, Mike Salge 235/624, Collin Freesemann 213/583, Dave Iverson 580, Dick Reser 204/566, Tomas Heidenwirth 205/566, Marvin Enabnit 213/563, Matt Katcher 209/558, Derek Lines 553, Nick Janssen 206. Thursday Night Pin Buster League Date Bowled: 2/18/16 Week 17 of 24 Emerald Door........................... 14-6 Pioneer ......................................11-9 Coopers .....................................11-9 Feldmeier’s ................................9-11 Curly’s .......................................8-12 Freeze Frame.............................7-13 High Game/Series Clark Freesemann 225/652, Aaron Huff 246/616, Mike Grady 225/613, Kevin McConaughy 205/581, John Groen 220/578, Jason Edeker 224/576, Curt Schurman 211/568, Mike Hall 205/543, Charles Lahr 540, Darin Trees 532, Nick Schweizer 205/528, Brett Steere 511, Jerry Platter 502, Jim Blockhus 501, Dick Lursen 500. Tuesday Night Road Warrior League Date Bowled: Tuesday, 02/23/16 Week 23 of 25 High Game High Series Brett Lobdell 268/697, Rich Bates 232/663, Clark Freesemann 222/636 Wednesday Night Mixed Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 2/24/16 Week 25 of 30 Wyffel’s Hybrids .....................27-13 Dralle’s Dept. Store .................24-16 A&M Electric #1.................... 20-20 Allison Hardware ....................17-23 A&M Electric #2 ....................17-23 Sonya’s Salon ......................... 15-25 High Game/Series Mike Salge 225/638, Clark Freesemann 257/615, Collin Freesemann 249/612, Randy Moad 205/587, Darin Trees 205/580, John Martin 562, Marvin Enabnit 210/550, Joe Soderberg 232/548, Daryl Healey 205/542, Dick Reser 211/537, Matt Katcher 203/527, Dave Iverson 221/526, Isaac Almelien 207/521, Nick Janssen 511, Bridget McKee 503. Thursday Night Pin BusterLeague Date Bowled: 2/22/16 High Game/ High Series: Clark Freesemann 224/662, Charles Lahr 235/560, Wes Winters 553. Date Bowled: 2/25 Week 19 of 24 Pioneer ....................................16-12 Feldmeier’s ..............................16-12 Emerald Door....................15.5-12.5 Curly’s ...............................14.5-13.5 Coopers ...................................12-16 Freeze Frame...........................10-18 High Game/Series Clark Freesemann 245/642, Curt Henrichs 222/635,Charles Lahr 219/598, Aaron Huff 214/567, Mike Grady 218/560, Wes Winters 558, Tim Parton 251/537, Kevin McConaughy 533, Cory Miller 208/527, Nick Schweizer 522, Jim Blockhus 201/521, Randy Sage 507.

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Clarksville 2016-17 football schedules 2016 8/26 – Dunkerton 9/2 – at Cedar Valley Christian 9/9 – West Central, Maynard 9/16 – Janesville 9/23 – at North Iowa 9/30 – at Riceville 10/7 – AGWSR 10/14 – Turkey Valley 10/21 – at Northwood-Kensett

2017 8/25 – at Dunkerton 9/1 – Cedar Valley Christian 9/8 – at West Central, Maynard 9/15 – at Janesville 9/22 – North Iowa 9/29 – Riceville 10/6 – at AGWSR 10/13 – at Turkey Valley 10/20 – Northwood-Kensett

DMACC softball team improves to 6-1 with two shutout wins The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) softball team improved to 6-1 for the season with a pair of victories Feb. 26 in the Early Bird Dome Classic at Rochester, Minnesota. The Bears, ranked ﬁfth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Preseason Poll, opened the tournament with a 10-0 win over Lake Country Community College (LCCC) and then beat Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) 9-0. Freshman Ashley Sicard of Ackley was among those who homered in the LCCC game, which was shortened to ﬁve innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Sicard had two hits in the win. Sicard and sophomore April Sherburne of Clarksville were among those who drove in two runs apiece. On the mound, Sicard allowed three hits and struck out seven batters.

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Litterer earns first team all-Iowa Star CLARKSVILLE – Indians’ senior Brittney Litterer was voted to the first team all-conference in the Iowa Star North girls’ basketball team, announced recently. Litterer, a 5-foot-10 post for coach Joe Huck’s team, tied for fourth in the conference in scoring at 12.1 points per game and top-10 in rebounding at 6.1 boards a game. She was also second among conference blocked shots with 32. Honorable mention went to Clarksville senior Bridget Ross, who was second in the conference in assists with 76. Clarksville finished fifth in the Iowa Star North with a league record of 9-9. Iowa Star North Conference Girls Basketball

First Team Alecia Kimball, Sr., Dunkerton*; Heather Heine, Sr., Tripoli*; Tori Hazard, Jr., Janesville*; Lydia Beran, Sr., Riceville; Brittney Litterer, Sr., Clarksville Second Team McKenna Boeschen, Sr., Dunkerton; Miranda Quigley, Sr., Tripoli; Payton Thompson, Sr., Janesville; Katie Keeling, Sr., Riceville; Emma Armbrecht, So., Valley Lutheran Honorable Mention Dianna Porzio, Sr., CAL; Bridget Ross, Sr., Clarksville; McKayla Boeschen, So., Dunkerton; Andrea Hesse, Sr., Janesville; Sierra Ring, Jr., Riceville; Ali Harms, Jr., Tripoli; Abby Krohn, Jr., Valley Lutheran * denotes unanimous selection

Clarksville’s Brittney Litterer, left, blocks out for a rebound on a free throw attempt during a nonconference game this season. Litterer earned ﬁrst team all-conference in the Iowa Star North, announced recently. (File photo)

Waetjen claims Iowa Star honorable mention CLARKSVILLE – Despite earning a pair of conference wins for the first time in several years, Clarksville’s top boys’ all-conference selection was honorable mention in the Iowa Star North, announced recently. Sophomore Ben Waetjen was the lone representative from the Indians, which finished with a 2-19 record, tied for sixth in the seventeam conference division. Waetjen led coach Ross Timmermans’ team with an 11.4 points per game average, with 31 assists and 27 steals. Conference champion Janesville (21-4) earned four first team selections, including three of whom were unanimous. The Wildcats

lost in the sub-state final after upsetting top-ranked West Fork in the 1A district final last week. Iowa Star Conference North Boys Basketball

First Team Danny Amlie, Sr., Janesville*; Jack Thode, Sr., Janesville*; Isaiah Carlson, Sr., Janesville*; Noah Dodd, Sr., Janesville; Carew Vogt, Sr., Tripoli*. Second Team Caleb Striegel, Sr., CAL; Blake Carlson, Sr., Valley Lutheran; Grant Shedenhelm, So., Riceville; Peter Kauten, Jr., Dunkerton; Dalton Tonne, Jr., Tripoli Honorable Mention Israel Rivera, So., CAL; Ben Waetjen, So., Clarksville; Noah Christians, Jr., Dunkerton; Spencer Hoff, Fr., Janesville; Matthew Green, Jr., Riceville; Brayden Biermann, Sr., Tripoli; David Stone, Sr., Valley Lutheran. * denotes unanimous selection

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NEWS Butler County Farm Bureau Health Fair March 16 offers leap-year promotion 12 • Thursday, March 3, 2016

Butler County Farm Bureau members in good standing will have the opportunity to receive a special one-time member benefit by participating in the 2016 Butler County Farm Bureau Health Fair with Unity Point Health. This year’s health fair will be on Wed., March 16 from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Allison Public Library. This event is open to all residents in the area and features a standard

23-test profile for $20. All Butler County Farm Bureau members who have joined or renewed their membership will be provided the opportunity to receive reimbursement of the expense of the standard 23-test blood profile offered that day at the library. There is a limit of two reimbursements per family per membership. Participants will be asked to complete a short

membership survey to receive reimbursement. Additional tests are available such as PSA (Prostate) is $10, TSH (Thyroid) is $5, AIC (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) is $10, CBC (blood count) is $5 and Hepatitis C is $20. For best results, participants should fast for 12 hours before the test is performed except for water and prescription medications.

The Butler County Farm Bureau board of directors is also inviting all participants to bring a cash donation or non-perishable food item to the screening. All donations will be distributed to the food pantries in the county along with the $250 to each pantry, which has been allocated by the board of directors in recognition of National Ag Week.

MEDICAID from page 1 Magellan were terminated at year-end. The process to shift into a privatized Medicaid system has resulted in a partisan battle between the Republican Governor and Democrat controlled Senate in Des Moines. Senate Democrats spoke out extensively against the plan last year, raising concerns about dismantling the state’s currently existing case management system in favor of putting Iowa’s Medicaid population in the hands of forprofit organizations. Department of Human Services is trying to care for former Magellan clients until IA Health Link takes effect, on April 1, said Sen. Amanda Ragan, DMason City, who chairs the health and human services budget subcommittee. Case managers are to be trained on the new system by March 15. New providers will be Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. Iowa’s 560,000 Medicaid recipients were already divided among the managed care organizations last year. Their services will automatically be transferred on April 1. “Over the past 60 days, CMS has seen significant improvement in the extent to which (managed care organization) networks would cover expected utilization for their expected enrollment based on historical claims data,” wrote CMS director Vikki Wachino in the approval letter. “In CMS’ assessment, the MCOs’ provider networks cover a meaningful percentage of historical utilization.” Earlier this month the Senate passed a bill that would scrap the privatized Medicaid program and restore the staterun system of administration, however with the Governor’s plan gaining federal approval there’s little chance of the bill going anywhere in the Republican-controlled House. Instead, the Senate is focusing on an oversight bill to regulate and supervise the managed care organizations. Lisa Beadle of Bristow said now that the Medicaid shift has been approved, oversight is needed. Beadle said her daughter, who has Down syndrome, earns much less than needed to live, giving an example of costs for special corrective lenses. “I think it’s important that we have oversight,” Ragan said. Oversight has been an area of concern as there are fears that the for-profit companies will act in the interest of their bottom line at the expense of Medicaid recipients and service providers. The savings touted by advocates of the Medicaid shift are to be realized with

seniors and disabled individuals, who account for 70 percent of the Medicaid budget, Ragan said. With the shift from fee-for-service to contracted managed care, Ragan said it will be important to ensure people with disabilities and seniors are cared for. Ragan also said legislators are working on a related oversight bill. A bill on Medicaid program improvement, which touts retroactive applicability provisions, has been approved by the Senate Human Resources Committee. Three out of five members of the committee sponsored the bill, Ragan, Liz Mathis, D-Cedar Rapids and Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City. Called the Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Oversight Bill, its number changed when it passed out of committee, to Senate File 2213. It is slated for debate soon, Ragan said. Last year, Governor Terry Branstad began the process of transitioning Iowa’s Medicaid administration to private managed care organizations (MCO). With a greater portion of state funding going towards Medicaid’s $4 billion budget, the governor expects the shift to privatized care to save up to $51 million per year. Advocates of the Medicaid shift, such as the governor team who introduced it, have said the measure will reduce costs. Opponents have pressed proponents about where savings will occur. Sen. Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, defended the Medicaid shift, saying said the measure would save money through better coordination in care. The House of Representatives is waiting for the Senate’s oversight bill before it takes action. House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, said legislators always have the responsibility of oversight, of when they implement things that don’t work, how to change what they have. Upmeyer added that the state run system wasn’t without its own faults. “It wasn’t a perfect system before, I would argue,” Upmeyer said in Franklin County. “Could we have done something different or better? Maybe, but there was nothing out there. Nobody had a proposal. The Governor presented this and there wasn’t an alternative.” The lack of conflict-free case management has been a concern for critics, noting that the case managers tasked with providing Medicaid services will be employed by companies with a financial incentive to pay for as few services as possible. Repayments for service providers are another area of concern. The State Senate is pushing to make sure that state controlled ombudsmen will have access

to the managed care organizations’ financial records to make sure that Medicaid funds are being used properly. Out of a $4.2 billion Medicaid budget, the managed care organizations will be limited to 12 percent for administration, plus a per capita rate, Ragan said at the meetings on Friday, in Butler and Franklin counties. “We’re talking about taxpayer money and we need to make sure that it’s money well spent,” she said in Franklin County. Ragan said the managed care organizations have contracts with Department of Human Services that are limited to 12 percent for administration, plus a per capita rate. JoAnn Hardy, formerly of Shell Rock, now Mason City, said the stories out of other states facing similar changes, naming Florida and Kansas, “are not encouraging -- they’re pretty horrible.” “It becomes a right to life issue because we’d like those folks to stay alive,” Hardy said a few minutes later. Ragan said it concerns her that some of the out-of-state managed care contractor representatives didn’t know who Mayo Clinic was. Ragan said there would not be a cureall (“silver bullet”) for the issue. David Mansheim, who chairs the Butler County Democrats, referenced stories in the Des Moines Register where companies put in bids low, then later, jack up rates, and the savings disappears, he said. The new Medicaid contractors have faced allegations of fraud in other states, he noted. “I’m glad to hear Sen. Upmeyer is going to look at oversight that the Senate will pass,” Mansheim said. Rep. Grassley said prevention is going to be much cheaper than treatment and will account for some savings from managed care Medicaid. “If we think they’re scamming the taxpayers, the individual contracts aren’t forever, in a few years we’re going to have the option to renew these contracts with these companies,” Rep. Pat Grassley, House appropriations committee chairman, said. Upmeyer said to have reliable data on savings from the Medicaid managed care initiative, lawmakers will have to understand what the numbers are based on. “I don’t know what their bill looks like at this point,” Upmeyer said. Managed care refers to health care insurance plans designed to provide care at the lowest possible cost, UnitedHealthcare states on its website for students. The three major types of managed care plans are: preferred provider organiza-

tions (PPOs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and point-of-service (POS) plans. In order to make coverage affordable, managed care plans require that patients follow certain rules. “While fee-for-service and managed care are different, the differences can get a little fuzzy,” UnitedHealthcare for students states. “Many managed care plans now contain fee-for-service elements. Conversely, almost all fee-for-service plans apply managed care techniques to contain costs and guarantee suitable patient care.”

FILING from page 1 their 2015 returns to see if the Iowa Legislature would “couple” with these provisions. Iowa Code section 422.21 allows the Director of Revenue to allow further time for filing returns if good cause exists. To date, the Legislature has not yet reached a decision on how to address coupling, which the forum addressed. Sen. Amanda Ragan, D-Mason City, said some members of the Democratic

caucus including herself believe they should support the measure and cast responsibility to the governor. “The governor coming out probably could change some of it at least if he could show it in his budget,” Ragan said. Ragan said the late federal passage was unhelpful but there was some opportunity to move forward. As senate majority leader, Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs decides which bills come up for debate. Sen. Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, said all

24 Senate Republicans in the minority, Sen. Ragan, and other Senate Democrats have said they support this Section 179 bill. This means the bill has the support to pass if allowed to come up. Rep. Grassley, R-New Hartford, noted he is not on the ways and means committee (rather appropriations) but replied to a question how it could be paid for. “Currently we have $250 million ending balance (tax year 2015),” Grassley said. “If we (legislators) were to do the plan that the House sent… This would

take $96 million from the $250 million ending balance and that’s how Section 179 is paid for, because it goes back to the 2015 tax year that we just completed. Not only that, we still have enough money to still continue to do a supplemental on Medicaid from the ending balance after that.” The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and to support government services in Iowa by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more.

SPLASH from page 1 about the project. She has penciled in to set up a display at the Clarksville Elementary carnival March 11; to speak at the Alumni Banquet at Pioneer Days and to meet with area civic groups. In addition, posters will go up at local businesses and bookmarks promoting the project are planned to go home with elementary students.

“There’s also the possibility of groups or families going together to donate in memory or honor of someone,” Wedeking said. The price of a mention on a commemorative plaque planned for the Splash Pad starts at $100. Reading Park, completed in 2015, has a similar plaque. Signs at the Splash Pad on the history of Volunteer Park are planned. The park is named for the volunteer labor used to build it.

Wedeking would know, as her family had a stake in it. “Even the big sign that says ‘Volunteer Park,’ that was my son’s Eagle Scout project,” Wedeking said. “That was all donated.” After everything is lined up, the actual Splash Pad installation process by the company is to take less than a month, Wedeking said. For this reason, she hopes for tentative completion next year. She said any Splash Pad committee

member would be more than happy to answer questions from the public. Committee members Sarah Jordan and Wedeking can be found working at the Clarksville Public Library. Ex officio member Matt Kampman works for the city. Ann Moon could be reached at home during the day. Checks payable to “Clarksville Splashpad” can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to Box 309, Clarksville, IA 50619.

The proposal is being examined. VOLUNTARY LEVY OPTION: A voluntary levy would also be possible under Iowa law. Iowa Code Chapter 422D Optional Taxes for Emergency Medical Services, says a county board of supervisors may offer to voters a local option income surtax, a property valuation surtax or a combination of the two. A public referendum must pass majority approval. The taxes cannot be imposed on residents of a benefited emergency medical services district under Chapter 357F. However, there are no benefited EMS districts in Butler County, Auditor Liz Williams said. Any tax imposed under this section is to be effective for at most five years. The tax may not raise the cumulative income surtax in the county over 20 percent (422D.2).

DEFIBRILLATOR DISCOUNT: An automated external defibrillator is the first line of defense in sudden cardiac arrest to revive a patient in the crucial first two to three minutes, before emergency medical responders arrive. Clarksville Ambulance started a defibrillator distribution project with outside funding nearly two years ago and through it has helped distribute nearly 20 defibrillators, Fleshner said. Each organization came up with the funding to purchase the devices and Clarksville Ambulance offered the training to use them. The price of a decent defibrillator has fallen to about $1,200 to $1,500 each, Fleshner said. The Butler County EMS Association would like to compile a list of interested private businesses and organizations in order to obtain defibrillators at a bulk discount. If an order for 50 AEDs can be

placed, models with a five-year warranty could be ordered for $1,164.51 each, states a quote set to expire in mid-April. “The EMS Association will not be purchasing the AEDs — just coordinating the purchases to get the best price!” Fleshner said. In this scenario, EMS Association would also offer AED training and an abridged CPR class. Certification is not required for AED training. Fleshner has offered a similar hour-long AED course at her church. If CPR certification is desired, a fourhour course is available.

EMERGENCY from page 1 teer ambulance crews, the exceptions being Shell Rock, Bristow and Aredale, as of a Tribune-Journal and Star story in fall 2015. (The unincorporated towns of Austinville and Kesley also don’t have ambulance or any other public service crews.) Those areas are covered by the other cities’ ambulance services — when crews are available. PRIVATE FUNDING OPTION: A billing company that works with ambulance services has proposed a private partnership funding. “IF we do the emergency response vehicle (fly vehicle), it would need to be an advanced provider, most likely a Paramedic,” Fleshner said. “And it would be a paid person. The billing company is proposing to pay for half the Paramedic’s salary if all of the services would use their company.”

HANDGUN POSSESSION BY KIDS: David Mansheim of Parkersburg, said the Iowa House of Representatives just passed a bill removing the age 14 minimum to possess a pistol or revolver, which he said would allow a child of any age to possess such a firearm. “Yes, I did vote for it because I believe that responsible parents will make responsible decisions when doing this…” Rep. Pat Grassley said. “This comes from a specific issue of an Iowan whose child wanted to shoot with their father at the shooting range and had no ability to do this as an elementary school kid.” Rep. Linda Upmeyer said the bill specifically addressed handguns. “Recall that they already can do that with rifles and that kind of thing. You can utilize all those kinds of weapons to teach (kids) to hunt or for target practice. “This was specifically handguns,” Upmeyer said. “There are competitions … held all over the country that kids can participate in, we’re one of the small number of states where young people can’t do that and can’t even start learning until they’re age 14,” she said. “That’s why the bill was done, in response… If there was a different age that people would have been more comfortable with, we would’ve entertained that but there was no discussion on that, there was no amendment. So today parents can decide.” BOTTLE BILL COMMENTS: Dale Boelman, rural Clarksville-Shell Rock, said in travels to a nearby state he was blinded by the glint of aluminum beverage cans on the side of the road. Sen. Bill Dix acknowledged the benefits of the bottle bill and said it has also segregated items with value from items of no value. “I don’t think we’ll ever go away from that (5 cent bottle bill),” Dix said, because of the incentives it provides to recycle. He added that retailers tend to say, not everyone cleans containers before returning them.

ATTENDANCE: Twenty people attended the meeting, Fleshner said, one or more from each of eight Butler County ambulance services, five township trustees, one from Waverly Health Center EMS, one mayor and one county supervisor.

• Clarksville Star •

$65k inprojects awarded

The Clarksville School Board on Monday, Feb. 18 approved summer 2016 projects totaling approximately $65,000. The projects will be paid out of local option and statewide penny sales tax (LOST and SAVE), which has a balance of about of $485,000, Superintendent Randy Strabala said. Bob Bartlett, maintenance director, is supervising the work, which various contractors will perform the phases. Replacement windows for the high school office and staff lounge will be purchased through Clarksville Lumber. Mason City Glass makes and installs the windows, Bartlett said. To match style, the previous contractor was used. Two sets of doors will be replaced, meanwhile adding panic bar and closure hardware and key fob entries. Those doors are located in the music hallway across from the high school office and at the northwest end near the playground (high school end). Two existing doors will receive new key fobs: the exterior shop door will receive a new panic bar, closure and key fob, and the southwest doors of the east gym — which the public uses for concerts — will receive key fobs. Polk’s Lock Service out of Cedar Falls will do hardware for the doors, as it has provided previous door hardware for the school. Maximum Sight & Sound of Waterloo will do the key fobs, as previously. Three window air conditioning units will be removed and replaced with one central air unit to be shared among the high school staff lounge, high school secretary’s office and high school principal’s office. For the air conditioning, Doug’s Heating and Cooling of Clarksville, who replaced the cooling in the elementary office a few years ago, will be employed. Concrete in some areas is now broken up and not level enough to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Concrete work will occur on the east side of the school by the kindergarten exit and on the south by the kitchen delivery door entrance. Wordes Concrete of Clarksville had the low bid for concrete work, coming in under an estimate provided by Kenny Bloker Masonry of Clarksville. Asbestos procedures are to be followed with the removal of doors and windows, because of the caulking and glazing on windows, Bartlett said. Advanced Environmental out of Waterloo will remove the asbestos. DISCUSSION: Shelley Maiers asked why a bid had gone to a family outside of Clarksville. A chorus of board members said

work went to the (apparent) low bidder. Board President Chris Backer said both the bidders for the concrete project had Clarksville addresses. Maiers said it was great when the board is able to keep it local, “but if we have to get more than one estimate for some of these things, then we should do it for everything.” A board member said it was important that everything matched and said the board went to a bid specifically because a contractor had complained. “We always try to keep business in town because there’s people paying taxes. That’s been kind of the main reason,” Backer said. Maiers said one family sent more kids through the school system. “I guess the big difference here is both of these two are doing business in Clarksville,” Backer said. “That’s always what we’ve tried to steer towards.” “One thing I think (board member) Tim (Backer) has stressed and I would stress to maintain the existing vendors on the doors and windows so that everything matches up,” Strabala said. Responding to a Maiers suggestion, Strabala added, “It’d be the same raw material, it’s just different people putting it in; is that’ what you’re suggesting?” “Yeah,” Maiers said. “I just know people are saying, why does one business get all the school business and everybody else have to put out a bid? I’m just voicing my opinion. We’re here for the people so, voicing … for them.” This was the first time Wordes Concrete has been the low bid for concrete in awhile, it was said. Bloker Masonry was said to have worked on the softball batting cage and a stucco finishing project. The motion to approve summer projects was advanced by Tim Backer and seconded by Justin Clark. With the information from Strabala about funds available, the vote carried unanimously, minutes state. • Also approved Feb. 15 were the district’s 2016-’17 at-risk/dropout application for modified allowable growth for $51,961, such as catch-up classes; and the first reading of board policy on early retirement program offering, waiving the second reading. The package offered is full single premium paid with $1,000 deductible health insurance upon full 60 months after retirement or reaching Medicare eligibility, whichever is first. Five teaching staff are eligible. To be elig, they have to be 55 by Aug 1 2016 and have been teaching in the Clarksville district at least 15 years, per board policy. Depending where on the step scale people are hired back, the projected savings could vary.

Rural New Hartford subdivision discussed, tabled Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

A few Butler County citizens spoke on a request by Todd Hunemuller to create a subdivision on land he owns in rural New Hartford. Three members of the Butler County Planning and Zoning Commission and half a dozen members of the public heard his request at a hearing Friday, Feb. 19. As only three of five commissioners were present, the commission tabled action for its March 18 regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Butler County Courthouse. Hunemuller requested to subdivide approximately 21 acres of his own property at 32068 Spring Ave. in rural New Hartford into five, 4 to 5-acre lots to sell. Licensed surveyor Steve Busse worked with the County Engineer’s Office on the plat. Roads into the subdivision would be private. The project is not laid out in a way that would become a public street, so it would not add to the county road network, County Engineer John Riherd said. Any subdivision has to have a capable septic system, Hunemuller said, citing the county sanitarian. The project is coming before the commission because an ordinance was written and passed in 1994 stating that parcels to hold a house and which have an area between 1 1/2 and 35 acres have to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission for tentative approval. Hunemuller bought the property in 1997 and said it was enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program at the time. Hunemuller said when he bought the ground it was in CRP and he was told it was rocky, though another attendee said he had farmed it previously. Hunemuller and family planted approximately 30,000 trees on it. He said he got nothing from the land (no payments) only enjoyment. The return on investment for Hunemuller was, to have it as his retire-

ment. “It is my wife’s idea of being able to have a little money for our time,” he said. He said he’s trying not to be restrictive on the price of homes (so as not to price locals out of the market), but he is including stipulations to make the homes fit into the landscape. He referenced a landowner’s covenant that very few trees can be removed. Building plans would have to go through Hunemuller as the developer. Riherd said there are times when people move into the country and expect city services to follow them; however, this is a rural area. As media’s presence was unannounced, officials requested that citizens who commented be kept anonymous. An attendee said he had farmed the Hunemuller property for several years, prior to it being put into CRP, and that it was decent farm ground. “I hate to see houses put on what probably could have been farm ground,” the man said. A woman who lives across from the subdivision and bought her property in 1993 said she was against the subdivision as she wanted to maintain a rural setting. Hunemuller said the woman commenting and her husband had been good neighbors and good people. One commenter noted a fear of setting a precedent. However, there are other subdivisions in rural Butler County, Zoning Administrator Mitch Nordmeyer said. Commissioner Meinard Koop of New Hartford said if New Hartford were to expand as a bedroom community, expansion would have to occur outside of town. “I’m going against my friends (at public comment) to say, it would be nice to have some nice homes,” Koop said. Toward the end of the discussion, Hunemuller said he already had a potential buyer for four of the five lots, pending approval by Planning and Zoning and ultimately the Board of Supervisors.

COMMUNITY

• Clarksville Star •

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 springflowering 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 spring-flowering shrubs is immediately after flowering. Healthy, well-maintained shrubs should require only light to moderate 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 win-

The Way It Was

by Dave Clark

70 Years Ago: Winter, 1946 Dale Campbell and Ed Parrish of Adel, do their fox-hunting deluxe in a small plane, with Campbell piloting and Parrish operating a shot gun in the waist-gunner position. They even have a ground crew, consisting of other hunters who station themselves in the fox area and gather up the pelts. This rather foolish and daring method of hunting fox was often reported in those days, even with pictures, but not anymore. I’m not sure if it became illegal, as it should have been, or just became impractical due to the price of gas or the decline in the fox population. • Here’s an item from the STAR issue of January 31, 1946 that should cause today’s readers to smile, shake their head in amazement, or maybe even bring back a memory or two of “The Way it Was,” the beginning of the future. Remember, this was at the close of World War II. Electricity Will Ease Farm Work: A flood of electrical appliances designed to make farm life more pleasant and easy is in prospect for the postwar market. Harold Beaty, agricultural engineer at Iowa State College says, “It will take time for the new equipment to reach the market.” Beaty lists a few of the items expected on the market in the future. One of the home appliances is a clothes drier similar to a washing machine. A perforated basket filled with damp clothes rotates slowly while a fan circulates heated air through the drier, doing away with clothes-hanging in subzero weather. Then there’s a combination washing machine, dish washer, potato peeler, home churn and ice cream freezer. Each task is accomplished by a change of attachments, using the same motor. I

would have loved to see than in operation. In line with this is the promise of a new dish washer and drier. You have only to allow the dishes to remain in the washer suds for 5 minutes, rinse them twice and then let them dry. A new type immersion water heater is coming too. It’s a 1,500 watt heater unit operating on 120 volts. It is expected to sell for about $19. Home freezer units have been widely publicized, but Beaty states, “They should be considered carefully.” Since Iowa has more central locker plants than any state in the union, it may be more economical for the farmer to continue to use the central locker plant. On the other hand the utilization of a home freezer, for convenience, should be considered. This was only a portion of the items listed, which included a home heater developed during the war, to heat bombers, and would be suitable to warm your house; also a new automatic milking system. • From the school section of the STAR, called in those days “Clarksville ‘Hi’ Lites” An exciting basketball game was played between the freshmen and junior girls Tuesday afternoon. The juniors were the winners with a score of 21 to 18. High scorers were Lelia Lore, with 8 points, for the freshmen and Madlyn Bucholz, with 11 points, for the juniors. Other players who scored were, for the freshman, Dolly Gogg, 4 and Mary Lou Busching, 6, scoring for the juniors Betty Dupuis, 8 and LaVerna Loomis, 2 Mary Lou Waugh and Deloris Hites were referees. Interesting, this was some eight or nine years before girls basketball became an organized sport at CHS.

50 Years Ago: Winter, 1966 From Gomer’s Now and Then Column; In the “Big Fish” contest of 1965, held by the Iowa State Conservation Commission, (now DNR) we saw several state records broken, three by women and only one by a man, of which Editor Gomer decided that it just had to be luck and not fishing skill! A gal from Des Moines landed the largest Northern Pike ever recorded in Iowa. Her fish weighed 20 pounds and was caught in Spirit Lake. The male sex retained some semblance of fishing superiority as the biggest fish ever caught in Iowa, and recorded by the Commission, was landed by Roger Fairchild of Coralville. This whopper—and I mean the fish, not the story about catching it—was a 62 pound flathead catfish that was taken from the Iowa River. A new all-time record for paddlefish was set in 1965 and this whopper—and here I mean the story and not the fish— is credited to two women. It seems that Grace Holtzmann and Ann Racobs of Council Bluffs were fishing in the Missouri River when the lunker took the baited hook on Grace’s line. The fish was so big that it pulled Grace into the river shortly after she set the hook. Her friend followed her into the water and helped subdue the fish after a 30 minute fight so both were given credit for the catch, a 58 pound, 13 ounce paddlefish. “When you talk or write about fishing, you just can’t get away from ‘stories’ so we can’t vouch for the authenticity of this one, though it came from the Conservation Commission.” I personally have no idea what he’s implying here!! • It used to be only death and taxes. Now, of course, there’s shipping and handling, too. Thanks Pat!

ter 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.

Thursday, March 3, 2016 •

Clarksville Public Library Notes Kristen Clark, Library Director

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Hours: Mon., Wed. 10-6; Tues., Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-2 BOOK CLUB The next selection for the Book Club is now available at the checkout desk. The book is: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein, and the discussion for this will be on Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 pm! NEW INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS “THE RESTORATION” by Wanda Brunstetter (#3 Prairie State Friends)— Dive into an Amish country love triangle in this third book of the Prairie State Friends series. “RETURN TO PARADISE” by Barbara Cameron (#1 Coming Home)—A year ago, David Stoltzfus left the Amish community in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Escaping to a new life in the Englisch world was the only way to stay safe. But it was not without sacrifice. When David left his father’s house and community, he also left behind Lavina, the

woman he planned to wed. “AMISH SWEETHEARTS” by Leslie Gould (#2 Neighbors of Lancaster County)—They’ve been best friends for years, but as high school ends, Zane can’t help but look at Lila with different eyes. But her controlling father arranges for her to be courted by an upstanding young Amish man. When Zane sees the two together, his plans for the future crumble, and he impulsively enlists in the Army, following in his father’s footsteps. “A SON’S VOW” by Shelley Shepard Gray (#1 Charmed Amish Life)— Shelley Shepard Gray’s first book in her Charmed Amish Life series is set in the quaint Amish village of Charm, Ohio, and tells the stories of the Kinsinger siblings who are each struggling to find both forgiveness and love in the face of tragedy.

Nicole Johnson, project engineer at the Flint Hills Resources Shell Rock ethanol plant, along with other FHR volunteers, demonstrates fun and interactive experiments helping to connect students with STEM concepts during the Girls in Science Festival Feb. 6 at the Science Center of Iowa. National Engineering Week was Feb. 21-27.

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• Clarksville Star •

Poster contest The Johnson Strings of Parkersburg members Karen, Abigail (hidden), Linda, Laura, Silas, Seth and Luke harmonize in barbershop fashion during a concert at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on an unseasonably warm Wednesday, Feb. 24. Nearly 50 attended. (Star, Tribune-Journal/ Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Members of the Butler BB’s 4-H Club recently took part in a contest on making posters for their upcoming soup supper. Through this, they learned what makes a good, eye-catching poster and all received a prize for their efforts. The event will occur Thursday, March 10 at the Community Church in Clarksville. Those with posters are: (front) Addy Johnson, Eve Jordan, Capri Clark; (back) Katelyn Essink, Jenna Myers, Emily Leerhoff, Miranda Vance, Sierra Vance and Carlee Doty. Congratulations, girls! POPPE from page 1 admires independent artists, she said. The contract expires soon, and with that in mind, she has been at work in the family’s finished basement recording an album comprised of original music. To be released later this month, the album is fittingly titled “Songs from the Basement.” Maddie Poppe describes her style as indie pop. Trent said the kids growing up listened to a lot of his music, old time country, bluegrass and folk, so Maddie has those influences. Instrumentation includes guitar and other simple instruments — nothing to get in the way of her voice, Trent Poppe said.

The Johnson Strings of Parkersburg members, from left, Linda, Karen, Abigail, Silas, Seth, Laura and Luke perform for a crowd of nearly 50 at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation on an unseasonably warm day Wednesday, Feb. 24. (Star, Tribune-Journal/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Papenshack’s Porch Spring Open House March 3rd, 4th and 5th

Pony Express event brings in over $2,100 Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Central Iowa Exchange in Aplington hosted another successful Pony Express auction on Saturday, Feb. 20. This year the Butler County event raised $2,112 for Pony Express Riders of Iowa, Grundy County Chapter of Pony Express Riders of Iowa. The funds beneﬁt a camp that assists children and adults with disabilities, Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines. Trish Wise, who operates the host site, Central Iowa Exchange, added the year 2016 to the award for contributing sponsor for Pony Express Riders of Iowa. Central Iowa Exchange also hosted the event in 2015. Spectators could be forgiven for underestimating the preteen at the auction site with her brown ponytail through the back of a pink baseball cap. She

is Emma Fleshner, 12, who heads the Grundy County Pony Express. “My dad used to (lead the chapter) when I was little,” Emma said. Unlike the original Pony Express, these riders don’t carry mail but rather money to help Iowa children and adults with disabilities. The men who started the tradition, Stub Johnson, Leo Gray, and Wayne Neilson, held the ﬁrst ride, March 30, 1968 in northwest Iowa. It raised $12,000. The success spurred them to expand the ride throughout the state the following year. Pony Express events such as the auction help bring in donations for the cause. Over the years, Pony Express Riders of Iowa has raised more than $9 million for the camp. On Ride Day each year, the Saturday before Easter, volunteers take the money raised to Camp Sunnyside. Three years ago, when Emma Flesh-

Two heads of their county chapters of Pony Express Riders of Iowa, Dennis Dostal, Tama County, and Emma Fleshner, Grundy County, stand side by side after Central Iowa Exchange of Aplington hosted a Pony Express auction Saturday, Feb. 20. Pony Express raises funds for a camp in Des Moines that assists people with disabilities, Camp Sunnyside. (Mid-America Publishing/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

ner was 9, she answered the call to volunteer at breakfast on Ride Day. In leading the Grundy County chapter, Emma helps organize the auction, sells tickets and “a lot of little knick knack things.” She said she does not have to miss school for meetings. It’s a family affair. Her dad Chris; mom Holly; and little brother Cole all join in the cause. Why would a child give up her free time? “I think it’s a good way that I can serve my community and serve God,” Emma said. “I like horses, too.” UPCOMING PONY EXPRESS EVENTS: PONY EXPRESS DANCE WHEN: Saturday, March 12 WHERE: Doc’s Restaurant in Clarksville DETAILS: Organized by the Dairy Spot Trail Riders. Will feature the band, Wichita. COST: 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. PONY EXPRESS 5TH ST. PADDY’S CELEBRATION WHEN: March 19, 7 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Lincoln AMVETS Hall, Lincoln. DETAILS: All proceeds benefit Easter Seals. Easter Seals is a nonprofit charitable organization that assists people with autism, physical or mental disabilities and other special needs. Top areas are identifying young children at risk for delays, assisting veterans with disabilities and creating community based services and family support for adults with disabilities (2012-’13 annual report). COST: $5 admission for band Milk and Honey. For a donation, a pork loin

dinner will be 5-7 p.m. with a silent auction 5-9 p.m. and live auction at 8 p.m.

On Tuesday, March 1 at the Clarksville Public Library, singer Poppe received roses from Clarksville Mayor Val Swinton and the City Council, as well as a signed thank-you note from city staff, library staff and others for serving as an ambassador, bringing positive publicity for Clarksville. She was on the microphones of the media once again, in a much cozier venue, as interviewed by local NBC afﬁliate KWWL out of Waterloo and the Clarksville Star. For updates, follow the singer at www.maddiepoppe.com or on Facebook.

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Trish Wise, who operates Central Iowa Exchange in Aplington, was awarded as the contributing sponsor to the Pony Express Riders of Iowa auction for the second consecutive year, in 2016. (Mid-America Publishing/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

Edwards Contracting – A Division of Reding’s Gravel & Excavating is currently seeking hardworking individuals to fill openings in areas of general laborer, equipment operator, and truck drivers for the highway subdrain crew. Pay rate is negotiable – based on experience. Many projects are predetermined federal wage rates. Excellent benefit package is offered. 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.

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Talk to Your Doctor Today Chris Fleshner, Pony Express Riders of Grundy County assistant, hands off an auction item to be passed up the bleachers at Central Iowa Exchange in Aplington on Saturday, Feb. 20. (Mid-America Publishing/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

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