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Heeren, Rottler, all-conference honors • 11 Conservative Chronicle Pioneer Enterprise Elementary concert • 14 Farm Bureau Health Fair • 2 County secondary roads contract signed • 14 CWL Times Sheffield Press Farm Bureau gives to County Fair • 14

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2016 Wilder Days planned for June 3 and 4 Sigourney News-Review

Wilder Days will continue this summer with a new weekend. Kick off your summer in Allison on June 3 and Eagle Grove Eagle The Leader Daylight Savings 4. Small Town Story is the theme this Time year. Basically, all things Allison!

Daylight Savings Time starts SunA new Wilder Days committee reday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Before go- cently formed with many volunteers Graphic-Advocate Village Vine ing to bed, remember to spring for- planning the celebration. Step one is ward by one hour any clocks that are fundraising to make the event happen. not atomic or set to a network.

• On Saturday, March 12, a donation

North Butler Grundy Register Elementary Operetta tonight (March 10) Hampton Chronicle The North Butler Elementary fifth and sixth grade students have prepared a mini-musical (Operetta) titled “At the Bandstand!” Take a trip back in time as you see girls in poodle skirts and hear music such as “Splish Splash!” “Great Balls of Fire!” and “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.”

The story is of a TV Bandstand show (hosted by Kolben Miller) looking for a new female dance partner for their lead boy (Dawson Clark) when his partner (Ellah Shell) breaks her leg. A dance off is held (between Lydia Kluiter and Brooklyn Wix) to determine the winner.

Lots of good music and fun will be enjoyed Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the North Butler Elementary Auditorium. There is no admission charge, so arrive early to get good seats!

“We’ll see you, ‘At the Bandstand!’” says vocal instructor Beth Trulson.

Wilder Days breakfast to be March 12

The Wilder Days Committee will hold a breakfast Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Allison AMVETS hall.

Menu items will include eggs, pancakes, sausage and gravy over biscuits. For a free-will donation, come enjoy breakfast and help ensure the community has something fun to offer this summer.

Wilder Days is slated June 3 and 4, a Friday and Saturday.

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.

Dine-in is all-you-can-eat. Carry out will be available.

Pony Express Dance to be March 12

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

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

NBHS Drama to perform ‘Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen’

The North Butler High School Drama Department will perform “Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen,” on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, Continued on pge 14.

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breakfast for Wilder Days will be from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Allison AMVETS hall. See New & Noteworthy.

• On June 3 and 4: Friday will be Family Fun Night. Activities at Wilder Park will include face painting and the fishing derby. Fireworks to end the night will be a new attraction. Food will be available by the Allison Commercial Club and other lo-

cal vendors.

Saturday morning will begin with a 5-kilometer run/walk and Lions Club breakfast. The parade at 11 a.m. will feature longtime residents as marshals, and Saturday night, a band sure to please all ages will play on Main Street.

The committee thanked the previous committee for all of the time and energy they spent making Wilder Days a

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Dumont native named associate dean for ISU College of Engineering AMES – Dumont native Mary Wickham has been named associate dean for operations and planning at the Iowa State University College of Engineering.

Wickham spent 20 years in management and leadership positions at Caterpillar, Inc. before retiring in 2014. She joined Iowa State in 2015 as an adjunct associate professor in the department of aerospace engineering. She began her new position on Jan. 25.

Wickham, the daughter of Raymond Wickham of Dumont and the late Betty Wickham, grew up on a farm southwest of Dumont and graduated from Dumont High School. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a minor in industrial engineering and operations research from University of Minnesota.

Wickham will oversee operations and strategic planning for the largest college on campus at Iowa State, including finance, human resources, information technology, planning and strategy.

“Mary is an outstanding addition to our college leadership team,” said Sarah Rajala, dean of the College of Engineering. “Her combined academic and

Mary Wickham (Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University) corporate experience gives her multiple unique skills to help us advance our mission of educating future engineering leaders. Mary enjoys extremely strong support from faculty, staff, students, industry leaders and our alumni.”

Wickham has spent over 30 years working in industry, in roles of increasing responsibility, predominantly at Deere & Co. and at Caterpillar.

Wickham retired from Caterpillar in 2014 as division manager of Structures, Dynamics and Noise Control where she led a global team of engineers and

staff accountable for worldwide product validation. She returned to Ames to be closer to family and later accepted the position of aerospace adjunct professor. In that role she served as director of Make to Innovate, a cross-disciplinary innovation and design course with students from seven different majors across the university.

Wickham’s career history also includes positions at University of Minnesota and AT&T Bell Laboratories.

She is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Society for Engineering Education, as well as several professional honorary societies.

The Iowa State University College of Engineering is the largest on campus with a record enrollment of 9,312 students, and offers 12 engineering majors and five minors.

The College of Engineering fall class of 2015 is 16.9 percent female, says Ann Wilson, college director of communications.

Iowa State has a total enrollment of 36,001.

Editor Mira Schmitt-Cash contributed email interviews with Wickham and Wilson to a news release from ISU.

AMG now Skyline Materials; acquisition changes name of Greene Limestone Staff was allowed to stay on Mira Schmitt-Cash Editor

Jan. 22 was a busy day for the movers of much of Butler County’s gravel.

Decorah-based Bruening Rock Products/Skyline Materials acquired the aggregate and limestone division of Allied Mannatts Group LLC in Charles City on Jan. 22, while New Hampton-based Croell Redi-Mix acquired the Redi-Mix and construction division of AMG. Bruening Rock Products is keeping an office in Charles City called Skyline Materials.

The company has kept most of its employees and will continue to serve Butler and Floyd counties.

“Approximately 40 people (from Butler and Floyd counties) will be with the new company (Skyline Materials),” said Kalen Schlader, Skyline Materials general manager based in Charles City. This includes the Greene Limestone division. “Anybody that wanted to come on to Bruening has stayed with them.”

The materials division will deal with rock, aggregate lime and asphalt products.

Skyline’s other arm, Skyline Construction, performs underground water, storm sewer and roadwork.

The Butler County Board of Supervisors heard about the acquisition at a Feb. 23 meeting. Speakers were Smokey Doyle, sales manager, Bruening Rock Products Inc., and Schlader, who had worked for the acquired AMG. “We’ve got a crushing crew right now already trying to do a little crushing early this year,” Schlader said. “A lot of those guys are from this area,” noting the ground was starting to

Smokey Doyle, sales manager, Bruening Rock Products Inc., and Kalen Schlader, general manager, Skyline Materials Ltd., pause for a photo after speaking to the Butler County Board of Supervisors Feb. 23 about the acquisition of Allied Manatts Group of Charles City by Bruening Rock Products. (Tribune-Journal photo/ Mira Schmitt-Cash) thaw and that a few quarries had been opened.

Three-quarters of Butler County rock comes from quarries now owned

by Skyline, County Engineer John Riherd said after the presentation.

Butler County locations of Bruening Rock/Skyline Materials quarries named during the presentation were in the areas of Greene, Dumont and Clarksville. The Clarksville quarry was said to have been previously owned by Bruening.

Bruening Rock Products Inc. is now in its fourth generation and is owned

by Greg and Keith Bruening.

“When they (Bruening Rock) took over this property, (there were) 40-50 employees, now (merged) we have about 450 employees,” Doyle said.

Doyle said Bruening has quarries from Red Wing, Minnesota, to Missouri and has operated primarily on the eastern side of those states but as far west as Howard County.

“In this acquisition, Bruening also

is in the process of taking over any quarries that Croell (Redi Mix) had,” Doyle said.

Schlader will run the operation in Butler and Floyd counties, based out of Charles City. Before starting as general manager for Skyline, Schlader previously worked in areas of concrete, limestone and paving, plus safety and human resources. Since the merger, he has been doing more with sales.

The company was poised to acquire a fleet of dump trucks, he said at the time of the meeting.

The old Allied trucks are yellow for now. The new company truck colors will be red and green.

“We’re excited to be based, staying in the same office in Charles City, as we have,” Schlader said.

“We have great resources with the new company, out of Decorah,” Schlader said. “They are a family business (and) intend to be active in our communities and our counties.”

success the last five years.

Many more activities are being planned for Friday night and Saturday.

The committee will share as activities become official.

If wishing to help with any Wilder Days activities, please message committee members on Facebook or call Ryan Henrichs at 319-415-2573. Committee members are Shane and Beth-

any Carlson, Brett and Jodee Cooper, Brooke Gulick, Michael Hillegas, Ryan and Sara Henrichs, Scot and Sara Henrichs, Cindy Johnson, Bailey Johnson, Herbert Mittelstadt, Craig and Chelsea Ohloff, Dana Schultz, Matt Shearon, Trent and Jordan Stirling, Nick and Chamee Thorne, Dave and Sheila Wangsness and Brady Wehrhan.

—S.H., M.S.

Court accepts former supervisor’s plea; sentencing next month The plea bargain of a former Butler County supervisor was accepted on Wednesday, March 2 in Butler County District Court in Allison.

Mark Reiher , 61, New Hartford, pleaded guilty to the highest of three misappropriation of funds charges brought against him, second-degree theft, a class D felony and proposed through his attorney, Timothy Luce, to drop two charges for third-degree theft.

On March 2, Butler County District Court Judge Peter Newell entered an order to accept Reiher’s plea.

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

The agreement, e-filed Feb. 11, also states Reiher will pay full restitution of $1,874.64; based on counts two and three being dismissed with Rei-

her paying court costs. In addition, the state prosecution will not resist any request for a deferred judgment on count one and will waive all civil penalty.

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

A sentencing hearing is scheduled on April 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Butler County Courthouse, 428 Sixth St., Allison.

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

—M.S.

Beginning Maple Syrup program set March 19 Making maple syrup is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years.

Each spring, when the days get above freezing and the nights are still frosty, maple trees begin to produce the sweet sap that gets boiled into syrup, sugar, and a variety of other sweet confections.

On Saturday, March 19, join Butler County Naturalist Steve Martin for a Beginning Maple Syrup program at Heery Woods Nature Center. The program will begin at 10 a.m. and will include the history of tapping maple trees, maple tree identification, the equipment and techniques used to tap the tree and collect the sap, and finally demonstrate the process of boiling the sap into syrup, sugar, and other useful foods.

The Beginning Maple Syrup Program is sponsored by the Butler County Conservation Board and Heery Woods Nature Center and is a free public program. Registration is not required. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend, but children

must be accompanied by an adult.

Much of the program will take place outdoors and participants should come dressed for the weather. For more information about this or other public programs of the Butler County Conservation Board contact Heery Woods Nature Center at 319-2781130.

Allison awarded $1,000 Trees Please grant DES MOINES – Allison and Clarksville are among 65 Iowa cities and community organizations are receiving grants totaling $205,000 through MidAmerican Energy’s Trees Please energy efficiency program.

The city of Allison received a $1,000 grant award.

The Allison Trees Forever committee aims for plantings at Wilder Park, including the Mini Arboretum in the Park; at the cemetery, and to replace any trees at the school — if necessary, member Duane Feltz said.

Purposes are beautification, education at the Mini Arboretum and throughout the park, shade for campers and others, and environmental impact. Varieties of trees planned are maples, oaks, linden, Zelkova (elm family) and choke cherry.

Clarksville and New Hartford received similar grants.

The program provides grants to communities to fund tree-planting projects in public areas such as parks and roadways. Planting the right tree in the right place can lead to energy savings. According to USDA Forest Service research, strategically placed mature trees can cut annual air conditioning demands up to 56 percent and heating costs up to 3 percent.

Grant applications are submitted to MidAmerican Energy and are selected based on the individual merits of the project, the benefit to the community, and the ability to obtain matching funds.

Checks will be delivered to winning communities beginning this month.

For more information about Trees Please, call 800-434-4017 or visit MidAmerican Energy’s Plant Trees, Save Energy webpage.

—M.S.

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Upmeyer to seek re-election to Iowa House CLEAR LAKE –Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) announced last week her intention to seek re-election to the Iowa House in 2016. Upmeyer currently represents House District 54, which covers all of Franklin County, as well as portions of Butler and Cerro Gordo counties.

“It has been an honor to serve the people of Butler, Cerro Gordo, and Franklin counties, and I would be humbled should they choose to send me back to Des Moines to fight for their priorities,” said Upmeyer.

First elected in 2002, Upmeyer is serving her seventh term in the Iowa House. She grew up on a family farm before attending North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), the University of Iowa, and Drake University. She has a Master’s Degree in

Nursing and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a former trustee for NIACC, and a former board member of both the Iowa and National Associations of Community College Trustees.

Upmeyer was elected earlier this year as the Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, the first woman in Iowa history to serve as the presiding officer in the chamber. She previously served as the House Majority Leader from 2011-2015, also becoming the first woman to serve in that role.

Since becoming House Majority Leader, Upmeyer has played a role in several legislative accomplishments.

During her tenure leading the House, the Legislature enacted property tax relief by reforming the state’s property tax system, and passed education reform.

Butler County Farm Bureau members in good standing will have the opportunity to receive a special onetime member benefit by participating in the 2016 Butler County Farm Bureau Health Fair with Unity Point Health. All 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 2 reimbursements per family per membership. Participants will be asked to complete a short membership survey to receive reimbursement.

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 only $20. Additional test are available such as PSA (Prostrate) 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.

Butler County Farm Bureau offers leap year promotion

Passport Clinic slated Saturday, March 19 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 319-267-2735.

Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Another one in the books!

The 29th Annual Hawkeye Farm Show is now history! What a fantastic but exhausting week it was! Again, one of the most fun parts of the week for me is talking to the many people that come past our booth (or that I meet on my numerous laps around the dome!) each day.

I talked to a farmer who was ready to transition out and let his son take over, but the son thought they needed to invest in all this “new-fangled technology!” Another gentleman was eager to tell us five of his six kids had gone to Iowa State! One thing I was hesitant to talk about was politics. One gentleman riding on a scooter asked me what I thought of the candidates and I bluntly told him there wasn’t a decent one left in the bunch! Sadly, he agreed.

A couple came by the last day and told us to keep up the great work; they used all the Ag Decision Maker tools and the website is full of information they use every day! Now that’s what we like to hear and that’s what keeps us doing what we are doing!

Tuesday and Thursday mornings, there was a little snow to deal with on the way down to the UNI Dome but I’ve dealt with a lot worse in the past!

We started our seminars off with the speaker EVERYONE COMES TO HEAR – Elwynn Taylor. He spoke about the Weather Outlook for 2016.

He never fails to pack the house and it doesn’t seem to matter if he has a positive or a negative outlook, people just love to hear him speak. I was onhand when he arrived, welcomed him, shook his hand and showed him to the Alumni Room but was not able to actually hear him speak. The afternoon session, led by Brian Lang, was all about Understanding Soil Tests and Recom-

mendations. I have to admit this is a bit over my head (my husband is wise enough not to ask my opinion on things like this) but the 50 or so that attended learned a ton of information about how to balance profits with expenses as far as crops go.

Wednesday’s morning speaker was new to the Farm show venue. Jamie Benning is the Water Quality Program Manager for Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. She spoke on the Tools and Practices Farmers can Use to Improve Water Quality. She spoke to around 30 people and also helped out with questions at our booth.

Dr. Chad Hart (a.k.a. Dr. Doom) packed the room in the afternoon speaking on the Grain Market Outlook for 2016. Basically he told the audience there would be some belt tightening in 2016 as farmers raise crops that cost more to produce then they are worth.

Alison Robertson, Plant Pathologist (also new to the Farm Show) spoke on the Disease Triangle and How it can Help you Protect Crop Yield Potential.

Although not a packed room, Alison shared a wealth of information, hot off the press, to those who attended.

Terry Basol, our area agronomist, shared Planting Tips for 2016. I always feel a little sorry for the last speaker at the Farm Show because people are just ready to leave so attendance at that seminar is pretty sparse!

If YOU missed the Hawkeye Farm Show, shame on you! We work hard at putting together speakers and topics that have the most impact on agriculture today and do our best to get the word out and encourage people to attend. If you were one of those who didn’t attend, you missed learning the latest about the farm economy!

Enrollment period for 2016 USDA safety net coverage ends Aug. 1 USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that producers who chose coverage from the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can visit FSA county offices through Aug. 1, 2016, to sign contracts to enroll in coverage for 2016.

Although the choice between ARC and PLC is completed and remains in effect through 2018, producers must still enroll their farm by signing a contract each year to receive coverage.

Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll. If a farm is not enrolled during the 2016 enrollment period, producers on that farm will not

be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program.

The two programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include corn, soybeans and many more. For more details regarding these programs, go to www. fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.

For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office. The USDA Building in Allison is located at 310 Allan St., north of the Casey’s General Store, or call 319-2672777.

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tification tools on our website and in our publications. We know hunters want to do the right thing and we want to help them.”

Coyotes and wolves share many similar characteristics including coloring, but there are features where they differ.

Wolves are 5-6 feet long from nose to tail, 27-33 inches at the shoulder and weigh 50-100 pounds.

The DNR is asking anyone who encounters a wolf to contact a local conservation officer or wildlife biologist.

Coyotes are 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet long, 20-22 inches at the shoulder and weigh 35-40 pounds.

Coyote hunting season is open all year long, but participation is often highest in January and February especially after January 10 when other hunting seasons close. The number of coyotes harvested in 2013-14 was an all time record high of 15,347. The second highest total was in 2014-15 with 13,911. The current season is expected to be similar. Hunting and trapping are about the only tools to provide some level of population management for coyotes.

The DNR is reviewing how it handles reported sightings for wolves and other occasional visitors internally, as the number of these visitors is increasing.

Allison Meals on Wheels Menus are subject to change.

Monday, March 14: Salisbury pepper steak, parsley buttered noodles, baby carrots, cherries Tuesday, March 15: Pork chop, sweet potatoes, broccoli cuts, apple crisp Wednesday, March 16: Baked fish,

macaroni & cheese, asparagus cuts, apricots Thursday, March 17: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, buttered corn, pudding Friday, March 18: Taco salad, pork & beans, garlic bread, fruit cup

Community Home Meals March 13-19

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: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Fruit PIe Monday Ranch Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Squash, Cookie Tueday: Pork Chop, Candied Yams, Green Beans with Bacon, Lemon Pudding Wednesday: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stewed Tomatoes,

Chocolate Cake Thursday: Swiss Steak, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baked Cabbage, Glazed Angel Food Friday: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Potato Salad, Glazed Carrots, Mandarin Oranges Saturday: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Cake Roll

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 14: A: Chicken Enchilada Pie, Mexican Rice, Garden Cottage Cheese, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine, Hot Cinnamon Applesauce; B: Beef Jardine, Mexican Rice, Garden Cottage Cheese, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine, Hot Cinnamon Applesauce Tuesday, March 15: A: Lemon Pepper Fish, Tartar Sauce, Cheesy Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflowr, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine, Tropical Fruit; B: Chef Salad, Salad Dressing, Crackers, Tropical Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice Wednesday, March 16: A: Beef & Noodle Casserole, Whole Kernel Corn, Brussels Sprouts, Wheat Roll with Mar-

garine, Glazed Fruit, Chocolate Milk; B: Sliced Turkey & Swiss on Hamburger Bun with Mustard, Potato Salad, Broccoli Salad, Glazed Fruit, Chocolate Milk Thursday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day: A: Ham Balls, O’Brien Potatoes, Cabbage and Carrots, Rye Bread with Margarine, Fruited Lime Gelatin; B: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, O’Brien Potatoes, Cabbage and Carrots, Rye Bread with Margarine, Fruited Lime Gelatin Friday, March 18: A: Creole Steak, Whipped Potatoes, Mediterranean Salad, Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine, Hot Spiced Fruit; B: Corn Chowder, Tuna Mac Salad, Crackers, Ranch House Tomatoes, Peaches, Pears & Pineapple

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(DNR) —Test results conclusively identified two large canines shot this winter in Osceola County (northwest Iowa) and Van Buren County (southeast Iowa) as wolves, likely originating from the Great Lakes population in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The samples were tested at the University of California-Davis.

Investigation into both shootings was conducted and no charges will be filed in either case.

“We understand this is a sensitive topic and that our decision not to charge will be unpopular with some, but in these two incidents, based on the results of our investigation we feel it is the right course of action,” said Chuck Gipp, director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The wolves will be used for education outreach at the local county conservation boards.

Gray wolves are listed as endangered under endangered species laws at both state and federal level and there is no open season in Iowa. Iowa has seen a recent increase in the number of wolves moving in from established populations in the Great Lakes region, so hunters need to be aware of the possibility that what they are looking at may not be a coyote.

“Going forward, hunters need to know the difference between the species,” said Gipp. “On our end, we will provide additional wolf-coyote iden-

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Monday, March 14: Lunch: Beef gravy/mashed potatoes, corn, pineapple chunks; Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bars, yogurt, mixed fruit Tuesday, March 15: Lunch: Beef burgers, tater tots, peaches, broccoli, baby carrots; Elem. Breakfast: Pancake, sausage stick, mandarin oranges Wednesday, March 16: Lunch: Creamed Chicken on biscuit, peas, pears, baby carrots/ranch dressing;

Elem. Breakfast: Cereal bar, yogurt, mixed fruit Thursday, March 17: Lunch: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, chicken gravy, kidney beans, mandarin oranges, baby carrots/ranch dressing; Elem. Breakfast: E Egg Patty, sausage patty, peaches Friday, March 18: Lunch: Pizza w/ cheese, green beans, applesauce, yogurt; Elem. Breakfast: Long John, mixed fruit

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

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

Served Free for ages 1 to 18!

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

Monday, March 14: Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, yogurt, pears; Lunch: Chicken & noodles, wheat roll, peas, cottage cheese, peaches Tuesday, March 15: Breakfast: French toast sticks, smokies, orange wheels; Lunch: Chili dog/bun, glazed carrots, pineapple Wednesday, March 16: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit cup;

Lunch: Sloppy joe/bun, baked beans, cherry crisp, pears Thursday, March 17: Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, banana; Lunch: Shrimp poppers, broccoli, buttered sandwich, cottage cheese, orange wheels Friday, March 18: Breakfast: Pancake, apple wedges; Lunch: Fish sandwich/bun, cheese slice, California vegetables, mixed fruit

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Bulletin Board IN BUTLER COUNTY NORTH BUTLER GRADES 5-6 OPERETTA WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Elementary, Allison SHELL ROCK 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, regular Monday through Saturday library hours.

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 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, 4:307:30 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville AMVETS Post 30. Adults $9, Children $4, Under 5 eat 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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY AND THE NOACKS WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street, Clarksville DAN THE ONE MAN BAND WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 18 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street, Clarksville RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE WHEN: Friday, March 18, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Boyd Building, 303 Cherry St., Shell Rock

TO SCHEDULE: 1-800-733-2767.

MUSIC WITH NORAH BRUNS WHEN: 2 p.m. Monday, March 21 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street, Clarksville NORTH BUTLER JUNIOR HIGH SOLO MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 19 WHERE: North Butler Junior-Senior High, Greene CERTIFIED HANDLERS CONTINUING INSTRUCTIONAL CREDIT WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 9 - 11 a.m.

WHERE: Butler County Extension Office, Allison INFO: Fee applies.

CONTACT: Nancy Jensen, 319-2672707.

80th Birthday Card Shower Planned

Lois N. Roose recently observed her 80th birthday on February 16. You can join her in celebrating this milestone by

TIM THE MUSIC MAN WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26 WHERE: Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, West Superior Street, Clarksville N. BUTLER (GRADES 5-12) PARADE OF BANDS CONCERT WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 WHERE: NBHS Old Gym, JuniorSenior High, Greene NORTH BUTLER GRADES 1-2 SPECIALS NIGHT WHEN: Monday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Elementary, Allison NORTH BUTLER GRADES 5-12 CHOIR CONCERT WHEN: Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.

WHERE: North Butler Junior-Senior High, Greene OUT OF COUNTY WHC SPEAKERS: ADULT VACCINATIONS WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 7-8 p.m.

WHERE: Tendrils Rooftop Garden, Waverly Health Center INFO: With Kathleen McNamara, Pharm. D, Center Pharmacy. Adults over age 50 and people with certain medical conditions can learn the latest about adult vaccines, such as against shingles and pneumonia.

FARM ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP WHEN: Tuesday, March 15; registration starts at 9 a.m. and adjournment by 4 p.m. Advance registration is required and space is limited to the first 30 registrants at each location.

WHERE: Waverly Civic Center COST: The Evaluating Your Estate Plan workshop costs $50 per person and includes lunch and materials.

TO PRE-REGISTER call the Bremer County Extension Office at 319-8824275 to register “LOST CHICKASAW CO.” BOOK EVENT WHERE: Northeast Iowa Welcome Center, Nashua WHEN: Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DETAILS: Linda Betsinger McCann will display copies of all her books, including “Lost Chickasaw County,” which examines the 70 named locations in Chickasaw county that won’t be found on most maps. Of the 70, 29 were post offices.

Spring Vintage Flea Market

MARCH 11 & 12, 2016 Friday noon to 7 pm $2 | Saturday 8 am to 5 pm $1

sending her a card at 802 N. Main St., Allison, IA 50602.

Clubs & Meetings BCGS MARCH 12 The Butler County Genealogical Society will meet at the Clarksville Public Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. The public is welcome.

SHELL ROCK ALA MARCH 17 The Shell Rock American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17 at Faith Lutheran Church, 422 N Prairie St., Shell Rock. Hostesses are Lavon Grimes and Rosemary Willson.

SHELL ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKS AG ITEMS The Shell Rock Historical Society seeks relics pertaining to agriculture to finish its exhibit in the garage, Agriculture History in the Shell Rock area.

If you don’t want to donate the item to the museum, the historical society can work out a loan for it.

The businesses that were involved in agriculture interests may be showcased, such as Epley’s, the mills, the dairies, and the hatchery. Anyone with an item that was used by these, or other businesses, please contact Linda at 319885-6687 or Rosemary at 319-8854551.

Along with this, the society is trying to collect memories of detasseling.

Many of you did this to earn money during the summer. Please write these memories down, no matter how long ago or how recent. Detasseling has changed over time, and the society wants to preserve those memories and changes. Send it to shellrockhistory@ yahoo.com; contact Linda; or mail to S.R.H.S.; P.O. Box 57; Shell Rock, IA 50670.

The Shell Rock Museum will open May 7 for its tenth season. The museum moved the house in June 2006, and opened the following July. Past exhibits and new items will be highlighted. Museum hours will be Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until October.

— Submitted by Linda McCann

GERMAN CLUB TO MEET ON MARCH 14 The Ostfriesen Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wellsburg Public Library’s Ostfriesen Room on March 14. The meeting will include watching a DVD about European travels. The library is at 411 N Adams St., Wellsburg.

Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship (including a little Platt speaking).

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ALLISON — The Butler County Development Corporation is teaming up with the Butler County Conservation Board and the Wilder Park Board to promote the many outdoor recreational opportunities across Butler County.

The Eastern Iowa Sportshow attracts tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts from across Iowa to the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. This year’s show will be

Saturday, March12 8 p.m.-Midnight

Music By Wichita, Adm. $5 Doc’s Restaurant•Clarksville A Dairy Spot Trail Riders Event

Clarksville ~ 278-4538 Friday Evening ~ All You Can Eat

Lenten Buffet

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In celebration of Bob and Carol (Hauser) Cole’s 40th wedding anniversary on March 19, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to 10471 Packard Ave., Greene IA 50636.

Bob and Carol are the proud parents of three children, Chaille and Jason Becker of Peoria, Illinois; Jeremy Cole and fiancée Jami Vold of Greene; and

Cheyenne and Brad Steward of Ames.

They also have six grandchildren that keep them busy (Brayden, Cannen, Ava, Nolan, Isaiah and Bryson).

Bob and Carol celebrated early with a trip to Hawaii.

The family is looking forward to celebrating again at Easter, and says, “Please join us in wishing them a blessed 40 years of marriage!”

Butler County Outdoors to exhibit at Eastern Iowa Sportshow

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Card shower for 40th wedding anniversary of Bob and Carol Cole

The “Butler County Outdoors” (teamwork of county development and some parks groups) booth stands ready for visitors at the 2015 Eastern Iowa Sportshow. (Contributed)

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held Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13.

Those stopping by the “Butler County Outdoors” booth can pick up the new 2016 county visitor guide, as well as register for a chance to win two free nights of camping. “The Sportshow is the perfect venue for us to reach folks looking for camping and other things to do close to home” said Jeff Kolb

of Butler County Development. “We have some of the best camping spots in the region, plus all of our other recreational attractions such as the Rolling Prairie bike trail are very popular with visitors to the show.” The Eastern Iowa Sportshow is open Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 10 – Indian Tacos Weekend Special – Seafood Platter Wednesday, March 16 – Pork Clarksville ~ 319-278-1999

Clarksville AMVETS Fish Fry Saturday, March 12 • 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Carry Out Available  All You Can Eat (Dine-in) AMVETS Community Center | Downtown Clarksville Alaskan Walleye ~ Chicken Wings ~ Baked Potato Cole Slaw ~ Baked Beans ~ Drinks Adults: $9

Children: $4

Under 5: Free

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OPINION / EDITORIAL

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• Clarksville Star • Butler County Tribune-Journal •

See, this is why we can’t have nice things

Seeking state oversight of dog breeders Dear Editor, With 200 puppy mills, Iowa is second in the nation when it comes to the numbers of large scale dog breeding operations — over 15,000 dogs are housed in them. The state of Iowa has no state oversight of USDA-licensed breeders. There is a bill in the Iowa legislature to provide state oversight, but your representatives may not see the need.

In 2015 over half of the breeders were cited for violations to the Animal Welfare Act and that is up from 2014 when 47 percent were cited. So far this year, 41 percent have been cited for violations. Our state ranks second from the bottom in animal welfare related laws.

More than one third of the USDAlicensed breeders in the state do not even carry a state sales tax permit.

When my daughter helped with rescuing dogs from a puppy mill last year by attending a dog auction, she purchased 31 dogs and handed over almost $16,000 in cash to the breeders.

There was no sales tax noted on the receipt. How often does this happen?

The bills in the Iowa legislature (HSB560 and SF502) create no slippery slopes, no problem with agricultural livestock farmers, there is no good reason for a reasonable, compassionate person NOT TO SUPPORT THIS BILL. There is a nationwide movement to influence state legislatures on animal laws by The Cavalry Group, whose watchwords are “protecting and defend-

ing animal enterprise.” This group equates little volunteer-driven animal rescue organizations like the one we have in Wright County with big radical animal rights groups like the ones who red paint on furcoat wearing rich ladies and attempt to outlaw meat consumption.

It couldn’t be farther from the truth.

When I contacted my state legislators, Terry Baxter and Dennis Guth, their responses were to go on the attack on animal rescue organizations, suggesting that they should be paying taxes (most are exempt through their IRS status as 501c3 charities).

They tell me the bad ones are being weeded out. Some are, but it isn’t because of anything my legislators are doing to help. What do you think?

Sincerely, Kathy Schnell Belmond Editor’s note: Kathy Schnell lives in Wright County, but her letter discusses in greater detail the same topic addressed this week in a letter from Sharon Brockway of Allison.

Puppy mills

Dear Editor, We need to speak against Puppy Mills. These helpless animals are trapped in horrible conditions. They need all our help.

Sincerely, Sharon Brockway, Allison

By David Mansheim Last week at the Legislative Forum in Allison, I asked State Representative Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) about HF 2281 that passed the Iowa House 62 to 36.

The bill removes the 14-year-old age minimum to possess a pistol or revolver and allows a child of any age to possess these deadly weapons. Grassley as well as House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (RClear Lake) admitted they voted for the “Glocks For Tots” bill and vigorously defended it on grounds of parental prerogatives.

This is just nuts. I suppose we can look forward to Grassley and Upmeyer “giving more freedoms back to parents” by eliminating the minimum age to drive a car and ending the age limits to buy cigarettes and alcohol. It is easy to tell who Grassley and Upmeyer were listening to. The measure was backed by the Iowa Firearms Coalition. It was opposed by the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians, the Iowa Medical Society, and the League of Women Voters - professionals and mothers who know something about child maturity.

Perhaps the most disgusting political posturing at the Allison Legislative Forum came from State Senator Bill Dix (R-Shell Rock) who with Grassley and Upmeyer constantly votes for big corporate tax give-aways that empty the state treasury. They then have the gall to sit there and say in effect, “Sorry kids, the cupboard is bare.” Grassley challenged me to show him the money.

OK, pay attention; here it is.

The Iowa Department of Revenue reports that over $51 million is paid out in Research Activities Credits each year.

Often this money goes to companies that pay no Iowa Income Tax, which means your tax dollars are used to subsidize highly profitable companies like Rockwell Collins, Deere & Co., Dupont, and Monsanto. These companies would already do research to stay competitive without this kind of corporate socialist welfare and they can certainly afford to do it on their own. The state

DAVID MANSHEIM

is a retired lawyer, educator and businessman observing events from Parkersburg. He also chairs the Butler County Democrats.

sfmansheim@yahoo.com does these kinds of give-aways off the books, outside the legislative process, year after year.

Existing business tax cuts such as research credits, jobs training, preservation credits, enterprise zone credits, ethanol credits, and others will total $273 million for FY 2017. The Commercial and Industrial Tax Credit will cost the state $304 million. Last year, two months after Governor Branstad vetoed money for public schools because he said the state couldn’t afford it, he announced an administrative rule change for sales tax exemptions for manufacturing that will cost the state 35 to 45 million dollars.

In a stunning example of malfeasance, Governor Branstad and business Republicans provided several hundred million dollars, the largest tax incentive package in Iowa history to Egyptian based Orascom to build a fertilizer plant near Weaver in Lee County. Since they gave away over $2 million per job created, I wrote the Governor and promised to create a job if he would send me $2 million. I never heard back.

I think it was Mamy Jokum in Lil Abner who said, “Them that gots is them who gets.”

Altogether business tax breaks will drain $611 million in revenue from the state general fund next fiscal year. According to economists at the Iowa Fiscal Partnership, spending on business tax credits has grown 263 percent in the last eight years.

Our Republican state legislators haven’t learned a thing from last year’s fight over school funding. We already spend a lot they say, which is true, but it is also true that we spend way less per child than most states. It is a very tight budget they say, yet the states’s savings accounts are full and the state is projected to end the year with a $264 mil-

lion surplus. They say we don’t have enough money to do everything True, but we do have enough money to do the right things if we prioritize.

The schools just need to learn to live within their means, they say. At last year’s Legislative Forum, Linda Upmeyer said it would do no good to increase educational funding unless we limit arbitration of teacher salaries. Ah yes, those greedy teachers are the real problem.

Bill Dix is a big believer in trickledown-economics and talks constantly about the need to reduce taxes on business. He says we are a high tax state that is driving business away. However, a recent study of state and local taxes on business as a percent of state GDP

by Ernst and Young and the Council on State Taxation shows that Iowa taxes business at 4.5 percent of GDP, just below the national average.

School officials are nearly unanimous is saying they need at least a 4 percent increase to avoid cuts. Last year, schools cut arts and humanities. This year, under the Republican plan, property taxes will have to go up, class sizes will continue to increase, positions will continue to be cut or unfilled, items like textbook purchases will be pushed off for yet another year and technology will be put at the bottom of the purchase orders.

Another unhinged idea comes from Republican House Majority Leader, Chris Hagenow, who has a plan to divert $200 million from public schools to private schools and home schooling.

Too many Republican legislators don’t value public education.

The shocking fact is that 28 percent of our legislators are home-schoolers — way more than the number of public school teachers in the legislature.

As a result, home-schoolers like Sandy

Salmon (R-Janesville) control the budget for your children’s public school.

The ever-rightward drift of the Republican Party has put many lawmakers into office that have a radically different view of education than most Iowans.

What we are seeing is a lot of backroom political hack-work by a small number of corporate and evangelical lawmakers to make a special interest bazaar out of the statehouse.

Could there possibly be a connection between catering to special interests (like home-schoolers and corporate welfare queens) and the huge sums of campaign contributions given by these same people to our legislators?

In recent weeks, the Waterloo Courier reported that Bill Dix raised $530,000.00 in 2015 — a Senate fundraising record. It was mostly from businesses like Kum &Go, and Casey’s who benefit from the commercial property tax breaks, the concrete industry that profited from the new gas tax for roads, and of course, the gun industry.

He got 20 donations of $10,000 or more and 10 of $5,000, but his biggest was a $50,000 check from Des Moines businessman, James Cownie, co-founder of Heritage Communications. His son, Peter, is in the State Legislature (R-West Des Moines) and his wife, Patricia, is on the State Board of Regents with Bruce Rastetter. Is it paranoid to think they are all in it together?

Upmeyer is no slouch either, having raised a record $435,000 also mostly from business. I wonder what the donors expect in return or was all this money a big wet kiss for favors already done?

If we follow the money as reporters were urged to do during the Watergate scandal, we see that the businesses that get big tax breaks year after year in turn kick back (oops, I mean donate) to those that made the breaks possible.

That is the legal political corruption that is impoverishing our state and public education, and that is why we can’t have nice things.

Who You Gonna Call A What?

I like movies.

Not all movies though.

There are some upcoming films that look mediocre at best, and a disaster at worst.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” looks like it’s going to be a train wreck of a movie made by a studio desperate to launch a cinematic universe after years of watching Marvel Studios leave them behind.

“The Angry Birds Movie” is probably three years too late to be relevant and features the least funny trailer for a supposed comedy I’ve seen in a long time.

Finally, the recent trailer for “Ghostbusters” has done nothing to dispel my fear that it’s going to be yet another in a long line of unnecessary remakes that fail to grasp what made the originals so great in the first place.

Here’s the strange thing. Of those three opinions, only one of them is

going to get me called a misogynist.

(Hint: It’s the one about the movie with the all female main cast.)

“People hate the ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer, and yes, it’s because it stars women,” wrote Stephanie Merry in The Washington Post.

“Men on the Internet ain’t afraid of no ghosts, but some of them sure seem terrified of women,” wrote Nick Mangione on Observer.com.

“YouTube reactions to the ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer are as sexist as you’d expect,” wrote William Bibbiani on Crave Online.

Now certainly there are no shortage of comments out there disparaging on the fact that the “Ghostbusters” reboot features a cast of four women, but it’s ridiculous to assume these motivations are based in a blind hatred for the fairer sex. Firstly because determining the motive behind Internet trolls is almost always an effort in

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futility. It’s often difficult to tell who is legitimately upset about something and who is simply saying outrageous things to get people riled up for their own amusement.

Secondly, even the ones who are wary about the all-female cast likely don’t have a problem with women specifically, but with the idea of using a franchise to promote a political agenda.

Ironically, their concerns end up being validated by their detractors in a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy. Since the casting was announced, this movie has been propped up as a weapon against perceived social injustice by people more interested in identity

politics than good films.

Or, as Kelly Lawler put it in USA Today, “5 times the new “Ghostbusters’ trailer destroyed the patriarchy.”

The tragedy here is that both sides have gotten it wrong. Director Paul Fieg has tried to make a career on rising above this kind of identity politics nonsense. The fears/hopes that the new Ghostbusters will spend their time complaining about wage gaps and “manspreading” are missing the point entirely.

Don’t expect a movie about women Ghostbusters. It’s a movie about Ghostbusters that happen to be women.

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And that’s exactly what it should be. A movie about Ghostbusters where it doesn’t matter if they are men or women. That’s what equality is supposed to be about.

In that respect, Paul Fieg is absolutely the best person for the job. If I wanted to watch a movie where four women bust ghosts, his is the movie I would want to see.

But that doesn’t mean I’m on board with his “Ghostbusters.”

For his many talents, reproducing the dry wit of the original film is simply not in his skill set. Where the original film thrived on sarcastic banter and deadpan delivery, the remake looks like it’s aiming for slapstick and shouting things until they become funny.

Much like how the “Star Trek” reboots have replaced strategy and conversation with running and yelling, it’s apparent that “Ghostbusters”

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is aiming for the lowest common denominator of humor.

That the trailer alone shows off a dozen references to the previous movies doesn’t bode well either.

Easter eggs are cute, but it pulls you out of the experience when a movie spends so much time reminding you of its superior predecessor that it forgets to do its own thing. (See: Jurassic World and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Honestly, the trailer looks more like an SNL parody of “Ghostbusters” than anything else.

But whether the movie succeeds or flops, let it do so under its own merit and keep the culture wars out of it.

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

Preparing today’s students Bipartisan oversight will Leader of the Free World Marco Rubio told Donald Trump he would have guessed it? We never had protect vulnerable Iowans has small hands. Trump replied. a chance to hear what he felt about the for tomorrow’s jobs Despite its disappointing and trou- bilities of the Health Policy Oversight Oh man. These are people vying size of his rival’s hands, but I suspect he There was plenty of debate this week in the House chamber as the next funnel deadline approaches. Next week brings us the second funnel which means that all Senate bills must be voted out of at least one House committee, and vice versa in the Senate, to remain eligible this session. In order for House bills to continue being considered, we must get those over to the Senate before next week’s deadline so that they have a chance to vet each bill.

We started the week off with some welcome news that Governor Branstad will extend the tax filing deadline for farmers and small businesses until April 30. This gives Iowa’s taxpayers more time while the Legislature works to figure out the coupling issue. We are working closely with the Senate to act on this as quickly as possible. I’m optimistic that resolution will be reached on this soon.

One thing that Republicans and Democrats tend to agree on is the value of a skilled workforce. A skilled workforce grows the economy by attracting new businesses and industries which grow new job and career opportunities for Iowans. As our economy changes and technology advances, workers need to be equipped with the necessary skills for tomorrow’s jobs. I regularly hear about job openings that can’t be filled because of a lack of employees with the right skills.

Iowa Workforce Development estimates that 56 percent of all jobs in the state are considered middle-skill, compared to 12 percent that are lowskill and 32 percent that are high-skill.

Unfortunately, only a third of Iowa workers have the necessary training to fill those middle-skill jobs. Middle skill jobs include careers such as law enforcement, skilled trades, or nursing, that provide good wages to raise a family on.

This week, the House unanimously passed House File 2392 to reform Iowa’s Career and Technical Education system. The bill establishes opportunities for collaboration between high schools, community colleges, and in-

dustry to create career pathways for students to be successful in today’s economy. The bill stems from two years’ worth of work from the Secondary Career and Technical Education Task Force, established in 2013, consisting of individuals ranging from business, industry, skilled trades, school districts, community colleges, labor unions, and economic development entities. The task force’s goal was to make recommendations on a number of issues including: Reducing skill shortages Enhancing economic growth Ensuring that all students have access to high quality, globally competitive career and technical education programs You can read the task force’s full report by clicking here.

This piece of legislation will largely benefit high school students by promoting collaboration and providing opportunities to prepare them for either college or the workforce. Regional planning partnerships, advisory groups made up of educators, community colleges, local businesses, and other community stakeholders, will take the lead to develop strategies to provide these high-quality opportunities. These partnerships will also ensure that school districts have the tools and resources they need to expose students to a wide variety of career options that could begin during their high school career with on-the-job opportunities in skilled occupations that are in high need of employees.

I’m confident that this piece of legislation will benefit students and young people in Iowa as they graduate and move on to higher education or the workforce. We should be doing all that we can to ensure that Iowans are given the tools and skills that they need to be competitive in today’s economy.

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.

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bling start, the Branstad-Reynolds Medicaid privatization plan is moving forward. Our job now is to ensure Iowa’s health care safety net remains strong. After all, every one of us is just one accident or illness away from needing Medicaid help.

If your parent, spouse or child has a severe disability, chances are they’ll be on Medicaid. In fact, most Medicaid dollars help our elderly and Iowans with disabilities. We’ll protect them with tough, bipartisan oversight and accountability measures for the out-ofstate corporations that will be running the program. Senate File 2213, which won bipartisan approval in the Senate, will safeguard the interests of Medicaid members, encourage the participation of health care providers, and ensure the tax dollars of hard-working Iowans are spent properly.

We’ll also continue to make system improvements by: • Requiring stronger consumer protections, rate and payment regulation, data collection and evaluation.

• Creating a fund to finance improvements.

• Providing a comprehensive review of program integrity.

• Enhancing the role and responsi-

Committee.

• Assigning authority to a Managed Care Ombudsman.

• Expanding the Medical Assistance Advisory Council.

With so many unanswered questions, oversight is a must. We can’t let privatization hurt the very people Medicaid is supposed to help.

Additional information This is a legislative column by Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties. For newsletters, photos and further information, go to www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/ragan.

To contact Senator Ragan during the week, call the Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371. Otherwise she can be reached at home at 641-424-0874. Email 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 & Environment, Rules & Administration and Veterans Affairs committees.

Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship deadline is March 15 High school seniors who have been involved in cattle or beef activities may be eligible for scholarships from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation. Eligible students must graduate from high school this year, and meet any of these criteria: • Received Youth Beef Team training, • Completed the Masters of Beef Advocacy, or • Served as county Beef Ambassador/Queen/Princess Candidates will compete for $1,000 scholarships, and up to three scholarships will be awarded.

An additional $500 will be awarded to any $1,000 scholarship winner who has completed the online course for MBA (Master of Beef Advocacy) by the time of the personal interviews in April.

Applications for the scholarship must be emailed or postmarked by March 15. The complete guidelines for the applications can be found at www.iowacattlemensfoundation. org.

Finalists will participate in a personal interview and presentation in Ames, scheduled for Saturday, April 2. Each finalist will give a five to eight minute presentation on an issue of their choice that impacts the beef industry, and be interviewed by a panel of judges.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the conclusion of the day’s events.

Questions about the scholarship program can be directed to Mary Greiman, mary@iabeef.org, or call 641-425-1533.

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for “leader of the free world.” I use that term loosely because the Heritage Foundation has rated the United States at number eleven in its economic freedom index. Ronald Reagan’s “shining city on the hill” is behind door number eleven.

Really, isn’t it time we got off our high horse and admitted the United States as a bastion of freedom is a joke? We’ve got state representatives who praise our servicemen for defending our freedom one day while sentencing sick people to needless suffering the next, by restricting their access to medical marijuana.

The National Institutes of Health admitted last August that cannabis is effective in stopping cancer cell growth and relieving symptoms of both the disease and the treatment. The politicians will try to steer the conversation toward statistics and details, such as effectiveness. But this isn’t about marijuana, it’s about freedom. In a free country individuals decide for themselves after reviewing the evidence and its impact on their particular situation.

The reason I bring all this up is to explain my position concerning the dumbfounded looks I get when I say there is nobody worth voting for. In the example of medical marijuana we need to ask, “Who benefits?” The pharmaceutical industry would hate to have to compete with a gardener. The prison and law enforcement industries also stand to lose if people were all of a sudden, required to be responsible for themselves instead of being ruled over by politicians who claim to be respectful, while showing through their actions they are not.

How many of you can say you get 50 miles per gallon in a car that can pass with ease on any rolling two-lane blacktop? If you read my blog you know I found one of those diesel Volkswagens that terrify the oil industry and Detroit clunker factories. Control of our politicians by special interests is costing us huge amounts of cash.

I was asked who I am supporting for president. I went to Google. There I found Dale Christensen, along with thirty-seven other Republicans. Who

had other things on his mind anyway.

Instead of Dale, we have useful tools of the crony capitalist society we have asked for through our desire to have government guarantees for everything instead of accepting responsibility for our own lives. This situation is not without real life consequences. At MIT a new incandescent light bulb has been developed that is more efficient than LED’s. Do you suppose the EPA will sue MIT in order to prop up the LED industry? Will I get pulled over with a demand that I use twice as much fuel to get around because I live less than 1800 miles from Los Angeles? What innovations have been stifled or never attempted because of top down management of the economy? The luxurious lives we live today are not a result of government bureaucrats acting like our mothers.

So, yeah. Who would I vote for?

Try breathing the air or swimming in a river in a country Bernie Sanders wants us to emulate.

I know Hillary Clinton has not been convicted, but vote for her for president? There are about 125 million women in the United States. If we desire a woman for president, pick one.

Any one... else.

The evangelicals prefer Ted Cruz because he is pro-life. It must be hard to see through the smoke from the carpet bombing. Buy your own bombs, Ted. Marco Rubio’s foreign policy adviser, Max Boot, says he would rather vote for Josef Stalin than Donald Trump.

Maybe Marco could be Bernie’s running mate. If Franklin Roosevelt were alive he would be pleased at how things are finally coming together.

Then there’s the walking contradiction, Donald Trump. If he were anti-establishment, smart, and funny he could fill George Carlin’s shoes.

Maybe Rubio knows if they would fit.

Any comments on this column are always welcome through a letter to this paper, by email to 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com or by visiting my blog which is updated as material becomes pertinent: www.alternativebyfritz.com

Career and technical education reform The House acted this week on a bill to reform Iowa’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) delivery system, passing it in a bipartisan manner. The bill was presented to the Legislature after 2 years of effort by the Task Force convened to look at the issue. The recommendations and legislation looks to update and modernize what hasn’t been touched substantively since the late 1980s.

The current economy is increasingly driven by knowledge and innovation.

Technological change and globalization are changing the state’s economy and the jobs being created today require a higher skill level than in the past. In some sectors, there are education and skill gaps which result in essential positions being left vacant, hampering economic growth. It is with this in mind that the Task Force was created.

The Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Task Force was established as part of House File 604 in 2013 to make recommendations to reduce skill shortages, enhance economic growth, and ensure that all students have access to high quality, globally competitive career and technical education programs.

Consisting of 25 members covering businesses, industry, community partners, skilled trades, school districts, community colleges, economic development entities, licensing boards, labor unions, and the regents universities, the Task Force first met in December of 2013. It finished its work in October 2015 and delivered 5 recommendations to the legislature for consideration.

The bill voted on by the House tried to capture the message sent in the Task Force report. It focuses on primarily secondary education, grades 9 through

12, ensuring students in those grades are not only college-ready, should they choose that route after high school, but also career-ready. It provides a mechanism through regional planning partnerships to ensure that school districts have the resources necessary to expose students to a wide variety of career options that might begin during their high school career with on-the-job opportunities in skilled occupations that are in need of employees in Iowa.

Much work is already going on in the state to create some of these opportunities for students. But it’s not everywhere and it’s often not consistent. These regional partnerships will ensure that the high quality opportunities available to some students now are available to all students, making sure none are left at a competitive disadvantage. The bill attempts to provide a cohesive framework in which these delivery systems can function while not prohibiting any of the good work already underway.

The bill will next move to the Senate for consideration. To read the Task Force’s full report, click here: https:// www.educateiowa.gov/secondary-career-and-technical-education-cte-taskforce 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.

FAITH

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Church Directory

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

ALLISONAllison Bible Church 108 Pfaltzgraff St. Sunday, March 13: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 5 p.m. Dr. David Jeremiah DVD Topic: The Fire Men; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:45 p.m. Dr. David Jeremiah DVD Topic: The Wolf Man Wednesday, March 16: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship Allison Congregational Church Craig Harris, Pastor Sunday, March 13: 10 a.m. Worship Service St. James Lutheran Church 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 Sunday, March 13: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m.

Lenten Worship Service at Trinity Reformed Tuesday, March 15: 9 a.m. W-ELCA Sewing/Potluck Wednesday, March 16: 9 a.m. W-ELCA Sewing/Potluck; 6 p.m. 7 and 8 Confirmation Thursday, March 17: 9 a.m. WIC Friday, March 18: Last day to order Easter Lilies Saturday, March 19: 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 10: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Friday, March 11: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness Sunday, March 13: 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 14: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at The Corner Tuesday, March 15: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 9 a.m. Classis meeting at Orchard Hill Wednesday, March 16: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. MSGY; Lesson: Shafer; 7 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, March 17: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness; 6:30 p.m. All Board Meeting Friday, March 18: 5:30 a.m. Holy Fitness

APLINGTONHitesville Gospel Hall R.R., Aplington Sunday, March 13: 10 a.m. Ministry of the Word; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday, March 16: 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study AREDALE, BRISTOW AND DUMONTNew Hope Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Ann Donat Aredale Sunday, March 13: 8 a.m. Worship Service Dumont Sunday, March 13: 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 13: 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 16: 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 13: 9:30 a.m. Worship at Kesley CLARKSVILLE – St. John Lutheran Church 204 N. Washington Pastor Charles R. Underwood 278-4765 Handicap Accessible Thursday, March 10: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group; 7 p.m. Council Meeting Sunday, March 13: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Monday, March 14: 7 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, March 15: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group; 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesday, March 16: 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service; 7 p.m. Quilting Thursday, March 17: 4:30 p.m. Walking and Fellowship Group Community United Methodist Church 309 W. Superior Street Pastor Dan Fernandez Community-Shell Rock UMC Office 885-4554 Pastor Dan cell: 515-729-7079 Handicapped Accessible Sunday, March 13: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages; 9:30 a.m. Adult Lenten Bible Study begins; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Immanuel United Church of Christ Rev. Linda Myren 203 S. Mather Street 319-278-4224 Sunday, March 13: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 1:30 p.m Nursing Home Monday, March 14: 11:30 a.m. Retired Clergy Tuesday, March 15: 5 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, March 16: 9 a.m. Bible Study Lunch; 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service 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 13: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

Church of Christ 302 S. Elizabeth Street Val Swinton, Pastor 278-4416 Sunday, March 13: 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study.

Wednesday, March 16: 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Sonbeams PK-5th Grade and Adult Bible Study.

DUMONTDumont Reformed Church Chris Meester, Speaker (641) 857-3514 Sunday, March 13: 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: 1:00 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 4th7th 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 13: 8:30 a.m. Worship, All are welcome!

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 105 N. Main St., Greene Msgr. Walter Brunkan, Pastor Sunday, March 13: 10 a.m. Mass.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 324 E. Traer, Greene Gary Hatcher, Pastor 641-816-5531 Friday, March 11: Stuffing bulletins Saturday, March 12: 6 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, March 13: Quilt Dedication; 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Fellowship, Sunday School; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Tuesday, March 15: Newsletter items due; Senior Health Clinic Wednesday, March 16: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Soup Supper at St. Peter; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship at Presbyterian Church Friday, March 18: Stuffing bulletins Saturday, March 19: 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 13: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Bible Study Wednesday, March 16: 7 p.m. Lenten Service PLAINFIELD – First Baptist Church 809 Main Street 319-276-4889 Pastor Shawn Geer Sunday, March 13: 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 13: 9 a.m. Worship.

PLEASANT VALLEY – First United Church of Christ 31015 150th Street, Clarksville 319-276-4443 Rev. Peter Wenzel, Minister Sunday, March 13: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, March 16: 10 a.m. Clarksville Care Center Communion; 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 13: 9 a.m. Worship Service.

First Baptist Church 223 W. Washington Street Shell Rock, IA 50670 Pastor Alan V. Dicks Sunday, March 13: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m. AWANASBible Verses, Stories, Refreshments Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) 121 East Washington Pastor Michael Knox 319-231-9761 Saturday, March 12: 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 13: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Service.

Wednesday, March 16: 7 p.m. Evening Worship Service.

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

Thursday, March 10: 7 p.m. Church Council Saturday, March 12: 7 a.m. Bible Study at Elm Springs Sunday, March 13: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; Coffee and fellowship to follow Wednesday, March 16: 6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 6:30 p.m. Choir practice; 7:30 p.m.

Lenten Worship Service Saturday, March 19: 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 11: 6 p.m. Assumption for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saturday, March 12: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass/Children’s Liturgy/ Peanut Butter Collection.

Sunday, March 13: 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 13: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

St. John Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Church of the Lutheran Hour” On radio stations WMT, 600 AM at 6:30 a.m.; KXEL, 1540 AM at 7:00 a.m. & KWAY, 1470 AM at 8:00 a.m.

Every Sunday 415 4th Street SW Rev. Matthew Versemann & Rev. Keith Brustuen Sunday, March 13: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class.

Wednesday, March 16: 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 13: 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.

Vera Becker

Vera Rosa Mathilde Becker, 87, of Clarksville, was born the daughter of William and Emma (Busse) Fenneman on December 17, 1928, in rural Clarksville. She was baptized at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ on April 14, 1929 and confirmed at Immanuel United Church of Christ.

Vera graduated from Clarksville High School in 1946.

On June 29, 1947, Vera was united in marriage with Nathan G. Becker at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville. After her marriage, Vera worked at a canning factory in Clarksville and manned the telephone for Nathan’s plumbing business.

Vera was a lifelong member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville where she was an organist, for over thirty years. Vera accompanied soloists for high school band contests. She helped cook and make Jello, cakes and cookies for many events at the church and she also attended Women’s Fellowship. Vera was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, AMVETS Auxiliary and the Young Women’s Club.

She loved music and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Vera was an excellent baker.

She always had a garden, canned and froze most of what she produced.

Vera died on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa of pneumonia.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Nathan on December 5, 1993; one brother, Clarence Fenneman; four sisters, Laura Edeker, Elda Rodemaker, Leona DeBower and Dorothy Lindley.

Vera is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann (Aurel) Becker-Abranyi, of Winterhaven, Florida; and Jane (DeLaine) Freeseman, of Charles City; five grandchildren: Mardy (Cyrus IV) Hornsby, Naomi (Rick Hronick) Gallmeyer, Seth (Carol) Gallmeyer, Lance (Jessica Besonen) Freeseman, and Brett (Emily) Freeseman; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 1, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville with Linda Myren officiating. Organist was Sharon Leerhoff and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “I Heard The Voice Of Jesus,” and “Go My Children With My Blessing.” Tom Pliner provided special music as he sang “Beautiful Savior.” Burial was at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville with Francis Edeker, Bob Fenneman, Ronnie Lebeck, Bruce Fenneman, Russell DeBower and Kenneth DeBower serving as Casketbearers. Honorary Casketbearers were Glen Fenneman, Wade Lindley and Corey Lindley Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, February 29, at the RedmanSchwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, and one hour prior to services. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Alma Kampman

TWO MEN IN BLACK

Jesus’ sevenoutlast words By the Rev. Matthew Versemann of His tomb for our salvation.

Jesus summarized His whole life and ministry with seven last words (statements) from the cross! If you’ve never heard them, or haven’t heard them in a long time, then let them vibrate your eardrums.

Jesus’ first word: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

Like John 3:16, this is the Gospel in a nutshell. It says it all. Notice that Jesus didn’t even ask us for our permission to let Him die. He just went ahead and did it. Also, notice, that He forgave us even before we repented, which means that Jesus died for everyone whether they repent or not. However, and this is critical, to not repent or turn from our sins, is to reject the forgive-ness that is already yours in Jesus, and your just refusing to enjoy it.

Jesus’ second word: “Today, you will be with Me in paradise.” Like many of us, a thief had ‘lost his way home to heaven’. But before He died, He confessed his sins to Jesus, and asked him for the way back home. Since Jesus is Himself – the Way, the Truth, and the Life – He didn’t have to give the dying man a lot of directions. Jesus just came right out and gave him heaven. “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” Not some day…..not one day…..TODAY! Even though the thief died that day, Jesus escorted his soul home to heaven THAT DAY. Jesus’ third word: “Woman, behold your son. John, behold your mother.”

Notice, that Jesus is not uncaring or unconcerned about our physical needs.

Even as He’s being crucified and is hanging on a cross, He’s more concerned about His mother’s and the disciple John’s needs than His own needs; and He provided for their needs. Christian tradition tells us that Mary actually went home and lived with John, the disciple, for about 35 years until she died in Ephesus.

Jesus’ fourth word: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” If you’ve ever heard someone say that: “Christ took our place in hell,” or “Christ suffered hell for us” it’s true.

When God, the Father, totally abandoned His Son Jesus on the cross on Good Friday Jesus was suffering our hell. You see, hell is described in many ways in the Bible: a lake of fire, utter darkness, a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and so forth. But one of the descriptions of hell is ‘a place where we are cut off from God’, or ‘shut out from His presence’. 2 Thessalonians 1 says, “they will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, and be cut off from the presence of the Lord.” In some mysterious way, when God abandoned Jesus on the cross, and poured out His wrath on Jesus, at that moment, Jesus was taking your place and my place in hell. The Good News is He made it back out of hell and back

Jesus’ fifth word: “I thirst.” While it is true there are many physiological reasons why Jesus was thirsting on the cross: nevertheless, we need to go deeper than just physical reasons. We want to go deeper than ‘what happened’, to ‘why’. If you’ve never thought about it like this before, when Jesus said, “I thirst”, He was, at that moment, suffering in His mouth for the sins of our mouths. And yet, in order to fully pay for our sins, God the Father could not show His Son even an ounce of mercy. He could not even dip His finger in water, and touch Jesus’ tongue, so that Jesus would pay completely the price for our sins.

Jesus’ sixth word is: “It is finished.”

The moment Jesus spoke those words every sin was paid for, death was defeated, and hell was conquered. As a result, the only way that you or anyone will not go to heaven is if you ‘reject your acceptance’ in Christ. However, even though Jesus spoke those words: “It is finished,” does not mean He’s finished. He’s not. He will rise again on Easter morn. Those words also do not mean that you’re finished. You’re not finished so long as you’re in Christ, Who said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live even if he dies.” However, what is finished is the once and for all payment for everyone’s sins.

Jesus’ seventh word: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

Notice that earlier Jesus used the term “God” – “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me”. But now that Jesus has TOTALLY PAID FOR ALL OF OUR SINS, He now refers to God as “Father” again. And because Jesus has paid for all of the sins that made God mad at you, and that disconnected you from your heavenly Father, you now have the privilege of calling God, your ‘Father’ also. And since Jesus has paid for every sin that would keep us dead, and that would keep us out of heaven, we also can commend our spirit or soul to Jesus when we die, knowing that He will take us safely home.

Please join us for worship at St. John Lutheran Church in Waverly, Iowa, during Holy Week: Maundy Thursday Worship Service, 7:15 p.m., Good Friday Worship Service, 7:15 p.m., Easter Morning Worship Services, 6:30 and 9:15 a.m., A Delicious Easter Breakfast, 7:30-8:45 a.m.

This article is sponsored by St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waverly. St. John is a member congregation of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. You may contact the church at: 319-352-2314, or at: st.johnlutheranchurch@q.com. Watch our Sunday Services on Mediacom channel 10 and 82, seven days a week at 9:00 a.m. Please worship with us each Sunday at 8 or 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

Alma Kampman, 79, of Allison, died on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with Pastor Gary Mulder officiating. Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery in Allison.

She was born October 29, 1936, in Butler County, to Clarence and Fannie (Sluiter) Leerhoff. Alma was saved by verse Luke 24:36 “And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.” She graduated from Allison High School in Allison. Alma was united in marriage to Vernon Kampman on April 28, 1958, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall in Kesley. She worked as a farm wife, working alongside her husband. Alma was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. She enjoyed sewing, playing piano, loved beating her grandkids at cards, fishing at the lake in Minnesota and most of all spending time with her family.

Alma is survived by her daughter, Denise (Tim) Junker, of Allison; son, Butch (Ruth) Kampman, of Allison; granddaughter, Michelle (Murph) Washington, of Mason City; grandson, Matt (Tiffany) Heuer, of Mason City; granddaughter, Kayla (Sean) Wefel, of Boone; grandson, Kyle Kampman, of Allison; great-grandchildren: Isaiah and Tyce Washington and Baby Wefel; sister, Anna Mae Hahn, of Clarksville; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Nancy) Kampman, of Cedar Falls.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Fannie Leerhoff and husband Vernon.

Cindy Schell

Cindy Lou Schell, age 58, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter of Walter and Harmena (Kadous) Schell on June 28, 1957, Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1975. Cindy continued her education at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and received a LPN Certificate.

Through the years she lived in Cedar Falls and worked at Sartori Memorial Hospital. She moved to Janesville and then Parkersburg while she worked at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Cindy moved to Sumner where she was a supervisor at Atwood Manufacturing, and then Cindy and her family moved to Aplington to be closer to family.

While growing up she attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Parkersburg. Cindy always accepted everyone just as they were. She was genuinely kind, had an awesome sense of humor and a free spirit. Cindy was a fantastic cook, and enjoyed reading and watching scary movies. She battled cancer for seven years always maintaining a positive attitude and she always put others ahead of herself. Cindy had a special love for animals and would often take in injured animals and nurse them back to health. Most of all she especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and spoiled them every chance she got.

Cindy passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at her home in Aplington surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cindy is survived by her longtime companion, Lonnie Terfehn of Aplington; one son, Jason Luchtenburg of Aplington; one daughter, Jenny (Jerry) Drehobl of Aplington; four grandchildren, Thomas, Sarah, Cody and Cade; two brothers, Randy (Glenda) Schell of Parkersburg, and Robert (Janice) Schell of Grundy Center; two sisters, Patty Schell of Parkersburg, and Tammy (Rod Richardson) Schell of Aplington; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Aplington Baptist Church in Aplington. Pastor Elton LeBree officiated the service and Dan Schell gave the eulogy. Organist was Cami Hagstad and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “Amazing Grace”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In the Garden.” Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg with Dan Schell, Dustin Schell, Joe Schell and Thomas Dominy serving as urnbearers. Honorary urnbearers were Dalton Schell and Cade Drehobl. Cody Drehobl, Sarah Dominy, Ellah Schell and Hanna Schell served on the flower committee.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the RedmanSchwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg and one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

• Butler County Tribune-Journal •

DISTRICT COURT

Former Allison man sentenced for OWI 3rd

Jason E. Caulkins , 27, of Charles City, formerly of Allison according to the complaint, pleaded guilty on March 2 to third-offense operating while intoxicated (within 12 years), a class D felony, in Butler County District Court.

He was sentenced on March 2 to up to five years in an OWI prison program, imposed, and was ordered to follow recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation; complete a course for drinking drivers and pay a fine of $3,125, plus the statutory surcharge and a $10 DARE surcharge (all state surcharges came to $1,103.75, Iowa Courts Online said last week) plus $180 court costs.

Caulkins’ driving privileges were revoked for a period of six years.

Butler County Sheriff’s Office arrested him Aug. 12 in Greene and filed an affidavit of complaint dated the same day. He was also cited for driving while barred and open container.

CIVIL Sterling Jewelers Inc. d.b.a. Kay Jewelers v. Amanda Lynn Hewitt. Dismissed without prejudice on March 1.

SMALL CLAIMS Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo v. Brandon Ryan Stohr, Aplington.

Judgment for plaintiff on March 1 for $2,577.43 with 2.23 percent interest from Aug. 10, 2015, including $85 court costs.

Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids v. Kimberly M. Harms, Aredale.

Judgment for plaintiff on March 1 for $1,296.76 with 2.54 percent interest from Jan. 15, including $85 court costs.

Discover Bank, Golden Valley, Minn. v. Steven Michael Zea, Waterloo. Dismissed without prejudice.

Hauge Associates Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D. v. Christopher J. and Joy M. Carney, Shell Rock. Dismissed without prejudice.

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

Driving while license under suspension — Jordan Timothy Olson, New Hartford, $250, $87.50, $60; Kathy Jacobs, Clarksville, $250, $87.50, $60

RECORDS Butler County Courthouse News

Failure to maintain control — Eric Charles Nannenga, Clarksville, $100, $40, $60 Failure to maintain or use safety belts — Wesley Dennis Voss, Clarksville, $50, $17.50, $60; Tina Marie Cole, Manchester, $50, $17.50, $60; Coral Nicole Mays, Hampton, $50, $17.50, $60 Failure to report harvest of deer or turkey — Joseph J. Franzen, Shell Rock, $23, $7, $60 No valid driver’s license — Nicholas J. Hayner, Eldora, $230, $75, $60 Operating non-registered vehicle — Kari Jean Thorne, Aplington, $50, $17.50, $60 Operation without registration card or plate — Philip Jerome Anthony, Clarksville, $50, $17.50, $60 Speeding — 55 mph or under zone, 1-5 over — Caitlyn Marie Berkey, Indianola, $20, $7, $60 55 mph or under zone, 6-10 over — Gary R. Strom, Park Forest, Illinois $40, $14, $60 55 mph or under zone, 11-15 over — Michael David McHone, Ames, $80, $28, $60; Clayton Arnold Miller, Latimer, $80, $28, $60 55 mph or under zone, 16-20 over — Julie Ann Eller, Altoona, $90, $31.50, $60 Stopping, standing or parking where prohibited — Amy Beth Hartwig, Marion, $5.75, $1.75, $8; Ashara Redies, Waverly, $5, $6.75, $8 TRANSFERS Feb. 17-Feb. 23 Quit Claim Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Midfirst Bank to Ryan Destival; Allison Lot: 78; 2016-0293, G.W.H.160034.

Release: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. to Heather Ott; 2016-0294.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Shirley and Dale J. Lindaman, Jean Doeppke, Donald Van Dyke to Ronald Zacharias; Exc. N. 20 Ft. Dumont Original Town Lot: 156, Dumont Original Town Lot: 155; 2016-0295, G.W.H.160035.

Quit Claim Deed: Lisa A. Krausman to Timothy A. Krausman; Aplington Harkens Add. Lot: 33; 2016-0296.

Mortgage Subord.: Veridian Credit

Proceedings: Butler County MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 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, Sheriff Jason Johnson, Conservation Director Mike Miner, Mira Schmitt-Cash, Mid America Publishing, Steve Hoodjer, Parkersburg, Iowa and Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa.

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

Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Eddy to authorize Auditor to transfer $45,796.81 from General Basic to Conservation Equipment Fund. Also present was Recorder Janice Jacobs. Motion carried. It was further moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to proceed with resolution that would allow Conservation Board to occasionally transfer money from General Basic to Conservation funds by resolution. Resolution will be considered next week.

Motion carried.

Following discussion with Recorder Janice Jacobs, it was moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to authorize Auditor to transfer $24,292.94 from General Basic to Recorders Records Management Fund. Motion carried.

Board and Secondary Roads employee union representatives finalized by signature the union contract with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234. Employee representatives present were Rick Swarts, New Hartford, Iowa, Ryan Behnke, Greene, Iowa, Dwight Peterson, Dumont Iowa and Nick Koenen, Aplington, Iowa.

Board met with Smokey Doyle, Decorah, Iowa and Kalen Schlader, Charles City, Iowa to discuss the recent acquisition of Butler County quarry operations by Bruening Rock Products, Inc. Moved by Heidenwirth, second by Ackerman to approve construction project BRS3102(602)--60-12 ~ Bridge Replacement on

C13 in City of Greene. Motion carried.

Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to approve construction project BROS-C012(94)-5F-12 ~ Bridge Replacement on Liberty Ave north of 245th Street. Motion carried.

Moved by Eddy, second by Heidenwirth to approve construction project L-PCC Rehab--73-12 ~ Rehabilitation of old concrete roadways in Greene & Allison areas. Motion carried.

March 22, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. was set as the date and time for public letting of construction project L-PCC Rehab—73-12.

Board tabled awarding contracts for construction projects 12-C012-091 ~ Rehab & HMA overlays on T43 near Allison & T16 near Austinville and 12-C012-093 ~ Bridge replacement on Camp Comfort Road, as said contract recommendations had not been received back from DOT. Moved by Ackerman, second by Eddy to authorize transfer of $1,067.48 from Farm to Market Account to Iowa Department of Transportation Account for materials testing services related to BRS-C012(85)—60-12.

Public comment: Fern Myers, Allison, Iowa inquired as to why there is no roll call following motions. Roll call is taken for passage of resolutions.

Board approved claims as submitted.

Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plan Annual Updates for McCandless #2 Finisher Farm; Marton/Butler Finisher Farm; Kuper Finisher Farm; Roose South Finisher Farm; Winkowitsch Finisher Farm; Brad Finisher Farm; Quail Finisher Farm; Norwood Site and 170/171.

Moved by Eddy, second by Ackerman to adjourn the meeting at 10:44 A.M. to Tuesday, March 1, 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 23, 2016.

TJ/CS 11-1

Notice to Bidders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Project No.: L-PCC Rehab--73-12 Sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer of BUTLER County at their office in Allison, Iowa, until 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for the various items of construction work listed below.

A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashier’s check, made payable to either the County or to the contractor, drawn upon a solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an amount as set forth in the proposal form. Cashier’s check, made payable to the contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County signed by the contractor or his authorized agent. Failure to execute a contract and file an acceptable bond and Certificate of Insurance within 30 days of the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein provided, will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award and the forfeiture of the proposal guaranty.

Plans, specifications and proposal forms for the work may be seen and may be secured at the County Engineer’s Office at 428 6th Street Allison All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County, sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids.

Attention of bidders is directed to the Special Provisions covering the qualifications of bidders and subletting or assigning of the contract.

As a condition precedent to being furnished a proposal form, a prospective bidder must be on the current Iowa Department of Transportation or local county list of qualified bidders; except that this requirement will not apply when bids are received solely for materials, supplies, or equipment.

BUTLER County shall issue sales tax exemption certificates through the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance to the successful bidder and an subcontractors to enable them to purchase qualifying materials for the project free of sales tax.

Work consists of 1 division in Allison & 2 divisions in Greene Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected.

The County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Description of the Proposed Work : L-PCC Rehab--73-12 Work consists of rubblizing existing PCC concrete and overlaying with HMA. Item Unit Quantity Granular Shoulders, Type B Ton 700.00 Rubblized Pavement Sy 8797.0 Hot Mix Asphalt Mixture (1,000,000 Esal), Surface Course, 1/2 In. Mix, No Special Friction Requirement Ton 1515.0 Asphalt Binder, Pg 58-28 Ton 88.0 Painted Pavement Marking, Waterborne Or Solvent-Based Sta 135.92 Traffic Control Ls 3.00 Flaggers Each 18.0 Mobilization LS 3.00 Total Proposal Guaranty is $15,000.00; 25 Working Days; Late start date: Sep-19-2016; $1,000.00/Day Liquidated Damages.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE IDOT, SERIES 2015, AND CURRENT SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL APPLY. Approved by the BUTLER County Board of Supervisors at their regular session on Feb-232016.

By: John Riherd, Butler County Engineer TJ/CS 10-2

Thursday, March 10, 2016 •

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Union, Robert G. and Margie A. Glick to Veridian Credit Union; 2016-0297.

Warranty Deed: Parkersburg Economic Development Association to Park Plaza Condo Owners Association; Parcel T Parkersburg Ind. & Comm. Park Ph. 1 Lot: 2 N.E. 31-90-16; 2016-0298.

Affidavit: Beverly J. Bone to Herself; Greene Thomas 1st Add Lots: 11-13, Block: 1; 2016-0299.

Release: Cedar Falls Community Credit Union to Christopher A. and Jennifer J. Hauser; 2016-0300.

Mortgage: Christopher A. and Jennifer J. Hauser to Cedar Falls Community Credit Union; Aplington Lot: 4 Block: 18, W. 45 Ft. Aplington Lot: 3 Block: 18; 2016-0301.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to R. Dean Bergman; 2016-0302.

Quit Claim Deed: Monte and Alecia Wolters to Sheryl L. Johnson; Parkersburg Savages Add Lot: 8 Block: 1; 2016-0303.

Release: Peoples Savings Bank to James and Colleen M. Martindale; 2016-0304 Through -0306.

Af. Surv Spouse: Robert S. Crumley Est., Robert S. Crumley to Margaret E. Crumley; Comm. S.E. Cor. Allison Lot: 529; 2016-0307.

Court Off. Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Darwin E. Kuhn Est. to Jesse and Gena L. Miller; Lot 20 N.W. N.W. 12-91-15; 2016-0308, G.W.H.160036.

Mortgage: Jesse and Gena L. Miller to Community First National Bank; Lot 20 N.W. N.W. 12-91-15; 2016-0309.

Mortgage: Michael Gene and Renee Jo Salge to Lincoln Savings Bank; Parcel C N.E. S.E. 6-92-17; 2016-0310.

Mortgage Assign.: M.E.R.S., H & R Block Mortgage Corporation to Bank of America N.A., Joel A. and Tammie Garretson; 2016-0311.

Mortgage: Grant Joseph and Megan Joy Freitag to First National Bank; Shell Rock Jakes Add Lot: 10; 2016-0312.

Quit Claim Deed: Edward M. Hardman to John R. Hardman; W. 1/2 N.W. 11-93-17; 2016-0313.

Quit Claim Deed: John R. and Rachel Hardman to Edward M. Hardman; N. 1/2 N.W. 10-93-16; 2016-0314.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Eileen A. Lindeman to Bobby Joe Miller; Allison Lot: 233; 2016-0315, G.W.H.160037.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Keith J. Christensen and Dawn Deines-Christensen to Brian L. Uhlenhopp and Melissa K. Wunsch; Lt. 1 N. 1/2 Exc. N.W. 1/2 Riverview Estates 2-93-17, Parcel Ii In Parcel D Fr. N.E. 1/4 N. 1/2 2-93-17; 2016-0316, G.W.H.160038.

Survey Plat: Ted C. Hoodjer, Hoodjer Land Surveying to Paula Barnett, L-M Ltd.; Parcel D Se 32-93-15: 2016-0317.

Miscellaneous: Christensen Farms Midwest L.L.C. to Woodford Creek Farms L.L.P.; 2016-0318.

Release: Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments to Shane Schoneman; 2016-0319.

Release: Farmers Savings Bank to Scott R. and Rachel R. Barrett; 20160320.

Release: Midwestone Bank to Jeremy J. and Sherri L. Jackson; 2016-0321.

Mortgage: Donald G. and Joan P. Lee to Veridian Credit Union; Parcel A S.E. 23-92-16; 2016-0322.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Gaylen R. and Jolyn S. Timmer; 2016-

0323.

Release: Veridian Credit Union, John Deere Community Credit Union to Katherine J. and Ivan D. Ackerman; 2016-0324.

Release: Dupaco Community Credit Union to William B. and Sheryl C. Butcher; 2016-0325.

Mortgage: Amanda M. and Matthew D. Kampman to Veridian Credit Union; Beg. S.E. Cor. W. 1/2 Lt. 6 Subd. S.E. N.W. 18-92-15; 2016-0326.

Mortgage: Steven R. and Lonna R. Christensen to Cedar Falls Community Credit Union; E. 1/2 N.E. 22-90-15; 2016-0327.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank, M.E.R.S. to Benjamin R. and Stacy L. Hartwig; 2016-0328.

Mortgage: Kris M. and Cindy A. Bond to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A.; S. 1/2 Parcel C Exc. Parcel F N.W. 33-92-15, S 1/2 Parcel B N.W. 33-92-15; 20160329.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to Daniel E. and Carolyn K. Mullen; Greene Original Town Lots: 3 and 4, Block: 7; 20160330.

Af. Surv Spouse: Pete E. Timmer to Glenda S. Timmer; W. 1/2 S.W. 9-9116, S. 1/2 N.W. 1-91-16, S.E. S.E. 2592-17; 2016-0331.

Mortgage Modify: Anthony Louis and Karen Ann Wahl to Farm Credit Services of Americal F.L.C.A.; W. Fr. S.W. 30-91-15, N.E. N.E. 36-91-16, Exc. S.E. S.W. 11-91-15, O.L. 60 & 61, Subd.

S.W. 11-91-15, Tr. Comm. S.W. Cor.; 2016-0332.

Power of Attorn.: Norma J. Jacobs to Allan D. Bangston; 2016-0333.

Af. Name Change: Jennifer Pothast to Jennifer Schilling; N.E. N.E. 25-93-15; 2016-0334.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Marilyn J. and Vernon E. Ingalls to Leah A. Knock; Subd. C. Parkersburg Original Town Lot: 27; 20160335, G.W.H.160039.

Warranty Deed: Alec G. Boga to Himself, Trustee, Alec G. Boga Revocable Trust; E. 1/2 14-90-17, E. 1/2 W. 1/2 N.E. 14-90-17; 2016-0336.

Mortgage: Randy and Linda Williamson to Veridian Credit Union; Tr. Beg. S.E. Cor. S.W. 35-90-17; 2016-0337.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Gaylen R. and Jolyn S. Timmer; 20160338.

Af Surv Spouse: Charles B. Cain to Winifred Cain; S.E.’Rly 42 Ft. Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 2 Block: 8, N.W.’Rly 18 Ft. Shell Rock Original Town Lot: 3 Block: 8; 2016-0339.

Unused File Number: 2016-0340.

Court Off. Deed: Mildred Ridder Est. to Jim Ridder and Jacqueline Cowan; N.E. 3-90-17, N. 1/2 Except S.E. 3-9017; 2016-0341.

Release: American Nationwide Mtg. Company of Iowa, Citimortgage Inc., ABN AMRO Mortgage Group to Justin M. Shook; 2016-0342.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to Michael Douglas Swick, Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 6 Block: 8, Clarksville Orig. Twn. & C.H. Blks. Lot: 7 Block: 8; 2016-0343.

Release: Cedar Falls Community Credit Union to Steven R. and Lonna R. Christensen; 2016-0344.

Release: Bankiowa, Citimortgage to Howard D. and Debby J. Huisinga; 2016-0345.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater

Hazard: Steven D. Higgins to Albert R. and Malissa R. Lambert; Tr. Beg. N.W. Cor. N.E. 12-90-16; 2016-0346, G.W.H.160040.

Mortgage: Albert R. Lambert to M.E.R.S.; Tr. Beg. N.W. Cor. N.E. 1290-16; 2016-0347.

Feb. 24-March 1 Mortgage: Joshua and Elizabeth Ott to First Security Bank & Trust Co.; Parcel A S.W. S.W. 5-92-18; 2016-0348.

Warranty Deed: Calvin Rottink, Trustee, Dennis Rottink, Trustee, Linda Cmelik, Trustee, Rottink Family Trust to Calvin Rottink, Dennis Rottink; N. Fr. N.E. 2-91-16; 2016-0349.

Miscellaneous: First Security Bank & Trust Company, Joshua and Elizabeth Ott to First Security Bank & Trust Company; 2016-0350.

Warranty Deed: Bradley Elso and Stacey Reints to Themselves; Shell Rock Willow Tree 1st Add. Lot: 1, Exc. A Tract S.W. S.W. 1-90-15; 2016-0351.

Af. Surv. Spouse: Helen D. Grill to F. Russell Grill; Exc. E. 90 Ft. Parkersburg H C & S Add. Lot: 3 Block: 9, S. 15 Ft. Exc. Parkersburg H C & S Add. Lot: 5, S.1/2 Parkersburg Sunset Knoll Add. Lot: 5, Exc. S. 4 Ft. Parkersburg Sunset Knoll Add. Lot: 6; 2016-0352.

Mortgage: Gary R. and Alena M. Smith to M.E.R.S., Veridian Credit Union; Beg. S.E. Cor. S.W. 34-92-15; 2016-0353.

Release: First Security Bank & Trust Co. to Joshua and Elizabeth Ott; 20160354.

Release: Denver Savings Bank to Timothy R. Sinram and Gail L. Sinram; 2016-0355.

Court Off Deed: R.W. Ostercamp to Willa Mae Ostercamp; Abandoned R.R. Right of Way S.W. 13-91-18; 20160356.

Warranty Deed: Willa Mae Ostercamp to Robert W. Ostercamp; Abandoned Railroad Right of Way S.W. 13-91-18, Ly. E. of C & N.W. R.R. Co. S.W. 1391-18; 2016-0357.

Deed –Misc.: Eugene Ostendorf, Ex., Emery W. Dickman Estate to Emery W. Dickman Residuary Trust, Lloyd, Andrea Marie and Mary M. Dickman; S. 1/2 Exc. S.W. 34-92-17; E 1/2 N.W. 30-92-16; N.W. N.W. 30-92-16; Subd.

Lt. 1 S.W. N.W. 30-92-16; Exc. N.W. S.W. 30-92-16; Parcel G Allison Marks Sunrise Lot: 20, Parcel F Allison Marks Sunrise Lot: 19, S.W. Cor. Parcel H Allison Marks Sunrise Lot: 19, Exc. Parcel A N.W. 27-92-17, S. 1/2 S.E. 12-91-17, E. 1/2 Lt. 2 27-92-17, W1/2 N.W. Fr. 6-91-16, W. 1/2 S.W. Fr. Exc. Parcel C 6-91-16, S. 1/2 S.E. 27-92-17; 20160358.

Quit Claim Deed: Davis Oil Company, Charles Davis to Clint W. Cordes; W. 1/2 S.E. 1-93-17; 2016-0359.

Release: I.N.R.C.O.G. to M. Ann Graven; Greene Greenes Add. Lots: 1 and 8; 2016-0360.

Mortgage: David A. Armstrong, Tracey L. Armstrong to Cedar Falls Community Credit Union; S.E. N.W. 18-92-15 Beg. At S.E. Cor.; 2016-0361.

Finance Statem.: Ronald and Colleen Wessels to First Security Bank & Trust Co.; 2016-0362.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Amanda M. and Matthew D. Kampman, 2016-0363.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Gaylen R. and Jolyn S. Timmer; 20160364.

Release: Veridian Credit Union to Donald G. and Joan P. Lee; 2016-0365.

Release: Denver Savings Bank to Jared Nolte and Faith Mennenga; 20160366.

Release: M.E.R.S. to Kenton J. and Tami E. Schneider, 2016-0367.

Release: M.E.R.S., Quicken Loans to Kris M. Bond, Cynthia A. Bond, Cindy A. Bond; S. 1/2 Parcel B N.W. 33-9215; 2016-0368.

Tax Lien Release: Stephen L. Tindall to Internal Revenue Service; 2016-0369.

Mortgage: Taets Diverse Holdings L.L.C. to Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative; Dumont Bickfords Add. Lots: 222-230 and Lots: 243-251, Alley Located Between Dumont Bickfords Add., Tr. Comm. S.W. Cor. Dumont Bickfords Add Lot: 251; 2016-0370.

Court Off. Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Lorraine Jacobs Est. to Lucas Eimers, Clarksville Country Club Add. Lots: 53-58 Block: 1; 2016-0371, G.W.H.160041.

Mortgage: Lucas W. Eimers to Veridian Credit Union; Clarksville Country Club Add Lots: 53-58 Block: 1; 20160372.

Affidavit: Mark Miner, Farmers Cooperative Company to The Public; Clarksville Railroad Add. Lots: 7 and 8 Block: 14, N. 18 Ft. Clarksville Lot: 6 Block: 14, Exc. 18 Ft. Thereof Clarksville Railroad Add. Lot: 6 Block: 13, Clarksville Railroad Add. Lot: 5 Block: 14, N. 1 Ft. Clarksville Railroad Add Lot: 10, Clarksville Railroad Add. Block: 15 Lots: 5-8; 2016-0373.

Deed- Misc. and Groundwater Hazard: Farmers Cooperative Company to V-T Industries Inc.; Same Description As -0373; 2016-0374, G.W.H.160042.

Release: First Bank Hampton to Jason T. and Bethani L. Shuall; 2016-0375.

Release: M.E.R.S. to Kenton J. and Tami E. Schneider; 2016-0376.

Quit Claim Deed: Brad and Sally Lindeman to Eileen A. Lindeman; S.E. S.E. 5-91-17, N.E. S.E. 5-91-17, Allison Lot: 233, Tr. Comm. North Right of Way Line 30-92-16; 2016-0377.

Quit Claim Deed: Denise K. and Mark Feckers to Eileen A. Lindeman; S.E. S.E. 5-91-17; 2016-0378.

Quit Claim Deed: Jeffrey Lindeman to Eileen A. Lindeman; S.E. S.E. 5-91-17, N.E. S.E. 5-91-17, Allison Lot: 233, Tr. Comm. North Right of Way Line 30-9216; 2016-0379.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse to Gary and Alena Smith; S. 1/4 Cor. Parcel D 34-9215; 2016-0380.

Survey Plat: Steve Busse to Todd Wilson and Brandon Willey; Comm. S.E. Cor. Parcel 0 Shell Rock Original Town Block: 31; 2016-0381.

Mortgage: Richard T. and Ida M. Litterer to C.F.C.C.U.; Clarksville Railroad Add. Block: 3 Lots: 2 and 3; 2016-0382.

Warranty Deed and Groundwater Hazard: Michael R. and Samantha J. Wiegmann; to Joe H. Wedeking Sr.; W. 1/2 Allison Original Town Lot: 419, W. 1/2 Allison Original Town Lot: 420; 2016-0383, G.W.H.160043.

Easement: Ladonna Mae Jetter to Butler County; N.W. 27-91-18; 2016-0384.

Release: Lincoln Savings Bank to Gerald Schrage; 2016-0385.

Mortgage: Panther Builders L.L.C. to Lincoln Savings Bank; Subd. Deer Ridge Add. Lot: 17 N.E. 28-90-15; 2016-0386.

Monday, February 29: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted a motorist, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 7:31 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Birch Ave. and Highway 3.

Tuesday, March 1: • Officers executed five traffic stops

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE M. JONES, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR016531 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROSE M. JONES, Deceased, who died on or about February 21, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 29, 2016, the last will and testament of ROSE M. JONES, deceased, bearing date of May 4, 1993, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Phylis Krukow was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated: March 1, 2016 Phylis Krukow Executor of estate 829 Nettle Avenue Hampton, IA 50441 John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Coonley & Coonley Address: 121 First Ave. NW, P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication March 17, 2016 TJ-10-2

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRUCE FREERKS ESTATE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016526 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Bruce Freerks Estate, Deceased, who died on or about January 30, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 19, 2016, the last will and testament of Bruce Freerks Estate, deceased, bearing date of June 27, 2002, was admitted to pro-bate in the above named court and that Tonya Freerks was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated February 22, 2016.

Date of second publication: March 10, 2016 Tonya Freerks Executor of the Estate

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and assisted a motorist.

• 6:57 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Dodge Ave. and Highway 57.

• 10:55 a.m.: Officers transported a subject.

• 12:10 p.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 400 block of Boeckemeier St. • 4:26 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop in the 400 block of E. Superior St., Clarksville. Officers arrested Sabrina Larson, 24, of Waterloo, on counts of

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Officers also arrested Dylan Depvew, 27, of Allison, on a charge of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Both were transported to the Butler County Jail where they were held for court.

• 6:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 320th St. and Sinclair Ave. Wednesday, March 2: • Officers assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns.

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

• 11:43 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Cedar Ave. and Highway 3, Dumont.

• 3:18 p.m.: Officers were called to a hit and run property damage accident in the 600 block of N. Johnson St., Parkersburg.

Thursday, March 3: • Officers executed a traffic stop and assisted with five medical calls.

Friday, March 4: • Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted a motorist, and received reports of four controlled burns.

• 3:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 100 block of S. Main St. • 3:31 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 29400 block of Hickory Ave. • 4:21 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Maple St. • 9:55 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of S. Main St. and E. Superior St.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR BUTLER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANNY BLANE MILLER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR016530 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Danny Blane Miller, Deceased, who died on or about February 5, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of February, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated this 29th day of February, 2016.

Wendy Jo Dralle Administrator of the Estate 621 Cherry St., PO Box 532 Allison, IA 50602 Gregory M. Lievens Attorney for the Administrator Shepard, Gibson & Lievens 503 N. Main St., PO Box 158 Allison, IA 50602 Date of second publication 17th day of March, 2016.

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The Clarksville Star, Butler County Tribune Journal, and The Eclipse News-Review, divisions of Mid-America Publishing, are looking for a full-time outside marketing representative.

This position will be responsible for all online and print advertising sales in Butler County as well as sales in portions of Floyd, Chickasaw and Bremer Counties. You’ll have a strong advertising base with a huge opportunity to expand the market. The successful candidate must be a self starter, organized and willing to be a team player. A base pay, plus commission, plus benefits is available for the successful candidate. The position is now open, so interviews will begin immediately.

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North Butler pair earn second team all-conference in Top of Iowa East GREENE – North Butler’s Jenny Rottler and Nicole Heeren were voted to the Top of Iowa East Conference girls’ basketball second team, announced last week.

Rottler, a senior guard, had a teamhigh points per game average at 10.6 points per game. She finished second for the Bearcats in overall scoring behind Heeren (213-201) while missing

two games near the end of the season with an ankle injury.

Heeren, a sophomore post, led coach Kevin Clipperton’s team in rebounding at 5.5 boards per game (115 total). She moved up a team after finishing honorable mention as a freshman.

Also leading the team in assists, Rottler averaged 3.94 per game (75). She also had a team-high 39 steals.

Finishing 8-8 in the TOI East, the Bearcats ended in a three-way tie for fourth in the conference division.

North Butler also landed junior Hallie Testroet on the honorable mention team.

Osage, which won the East title, had one unanimous first-teamer in Ellie Friesen and coach Chad Erickson was voted the Coach of the Year.

Jenny Rottler of North Butler (12) brings the ball up the court in a conference game this season. Rottler was one of two North Butler players voted to the girls’ basketball Top of Iowa Conference second team. (File photo)

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Northwood-Kensett senior Hattie Davidson, a unanimous first-teamer, was also voted TOI East Player of the Year.

2015-16 Top of Iowa East Conference Girls Basketball First Team Hattie Davidson, Sr., NorthwoodKensett*; Ellie Friesen, Soph., Osage*; Emma Staudt, Jr., Rockford*; Kelsie Willert, Sr., St. Ansgar*; Brenna Jacobs, Soph., Osage; Shelby Low, Sr., Northwood-Kensett; Holly Bock, Sr., Mason City Newman Second Team Emily Friesen, Soph., Osage; Sarah Parcher, Jr., Nicole Heeren, Soph., North Butler; Jenny Rottler, Sr., North Butler; Cailey Weaver, Sr., West Fork; Kaylee Parks, Soph., Central Springs; Briley Fisher, Sr., Nashua-Plainfield Honorable Mention Gabby Schwarting, Soph., Osage; Calli Christiansen, Jr., NorthwoodKensett; Fallon Marth, Sr., Rockford; Kennidy Kemna, Sr., Mason City Newman; Hallie Testroet, Jr., North Butler; Kaitlyn Liekweg, Jr., West Fork; Elizabeth Jenkins, Soph., St. Ansgar; Carly Miller, Sr., Central Springs; Aubry Bienemann, Sr., Nashua-Plainfield Player of the Year – Davidson, N-K Coach of the Year – Chad Erickson, Osage *Unanimous pick.

Tuesday Night Road Warrior League Date Bowled: Tuesday, 03/01/16 Week 24 of 25 High Game High Series Larry Wentz 277/699, Brett Lobdell 269/678, Steve Perrin 240/674 Wednesday Night Mixed Hot Shot League Date Bowled: Wednesday, 03/02/16 Week 26 of 30 Wyffel’s Hybrids 31-13 Dralle’s Dept. Store 27-17 Allison Hardware 21-23 A&M Electric #1 20-24 A&M Electric #2 17-27 Sonya’s Salon 16-28 High Game/Series Mike Salge 237/637, Darin Trees 224/635, Clark Freesemann 218/627, Cody Gethmann 212/618, Isaac Almelien 219/604, Nick Janssen 230/601, Daryl Healey 219/580, Collin Freese-

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North Butler’s Nicole Heeren shoots a lay-up in a conference game this season. Heeren was one of two Bearcats named to the girls’ Top of Iowa East Conference second team. (File photo)

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12 • Thursday, March 10, 2016 SHERIFF from page 7 Saturday, March 5: • Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with four medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received reports of three controlled burns.

• 9:17 a.m.: Officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 15600 block of 265th St. • 11:49 a.m.: Officers received a criminal mischief report in the 800 block of Wemple St. • 3:09 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 700 block of Highway 57.

• 4:57 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 700 block of Elm St. • 3:09 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident with unknown injuries in the 400 block of 6th St., Dumont.

• 7:03 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 15600 block of 265th St. • 10:25 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 200 block of 2nd St., Dumont.

Sunday, March 6: • Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and assisted a motorist.

• 11:24 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity near the Fredsville Church and Grundy County Line.

• 3:41 p.m.: Officers took a burglary report in the 1400 block of Watson Way, Parkersburg.

• 7:25 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and Jay Ave, Allison.

• 8:53 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of 175th St. and Highway 188, Clarksville.

Monday, March 7: • Officers executed four traffic stops and assisted with a medical call prior to 8:35 a.m.

Allison Public Library Notes

By Kelly Henrichs and Patty Hummel

NEW RELEASES: “SHE’S NOT THERE” by Joy Fielding . . . Haunted by the kidnapping of her infant fifteen years earlier, Carole Shipley receives a phone call from a young girl claiming to be her lost daughter, an event that plunges Carole back into a world of heartbreak, suspicion, and questions.

“THE KILLING FOREST” by Sara Blaedel . . . Returning to work at the Special Search Agency, Louse Rick is assigned to a case involving a missing teenager from Hvalsoe and combines her search for the teen with an investigation into a tragedy from her past.

“THE PAST” by Tessa Hadley . . . Returning to work at the Special Search Agency, Louse Rick is assigned to a case involving a missing teenager from Hvalsoe and combines her search for the teen with an investigation into a tragedy from her past.

“THE FORGETTING TIME” by Sharon Guskin . . . One day the preschool office calls and says Janie needs to come in to talk about Noah, and no, not later, now - and life as she knows it stops. For Jerome Anderson, life as he knows it has stopped. A deadly diagnosis has made him realize he is approaching the end of his life. Soon Noah, Janie and Anderson will find themselves knocking on the door of a mother whose son has been missing for eight years - and when that door opens,

all of their questions will be answered.

Given in memory of Richard Melhus.

“TIFFANY GIRL” by Deeanne Gist . . . The heartwarming story of the impetuous Flossie Jayne, a beautiful, budding artist who is handpicked by Louis Tiffany to help complete the Tiffany chapel. Though excited to live in a boarding house when most women stayed home, she quickly finds the world is less welcoming than anticipated. From a Casanova male, to an unconventional married couple, and a condescending singing master, she takes on a colorful cast of characters to transform the boarding house into a home while racing to complete the Tiffany chapel and make a name for herself in the art world.

“MIDNIGHT SUN” by Jo Nesbo . . . When an ex-fixer for a drug king in Oslo acts foolishly, he becomes his former employer’s next target and escapes to a quiet Norway community where he finds an opportunity for redemption.

“HOPE HARBOR” by Irene Hannon . . . Returning to her beloved farm home in the aftermath of a tragedy, Tracy Campbell recruits Michael Hunter, a man with a secret, to help her save a charitable organization that is affecting countless lives in their Oregon seaside community.

“THE WORRY TRICK” by David A. Carbonell, PhD . . . A psychologist and anxiety expert, revealing how anxiety

hijacks the brain, offers proven and effective techniques based in acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavior therapy to help readers break the cycle of worry, once and for all.

“I’LL BE THERE” by Samantha Chase . . . When an Alaskan expedition goes horribly wrong, leaving him injured, Zach Montgomery finds himself at the mercy of his assistant Gabriella Martine who, as they spend more and more time together, becomes someone he could see himself spending the rest of his life with.

FOR YOUNG READERS: “CIRCUS MIRANDUS” by Cassie Beasley . . . Learning from his dying grandfather that a magical circus at the heart of his favorite bedtime stories is real, young Micah and his friend Jenny embark on a journey to claim a miracle from the circus’s wondrous magician, the Lightbender.

“FROG ON A LOG” by Kes Gray . . . It’s very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs. “It’s not about being comfortable,” explains the cat. “It’s about doing the right thing.”

“SUPERTRUCK” by Stephen Savage . . . A mild-mannered little garbage truck sets aside his spectacles and becomes the mysterious snow-plowing Supertruck when a colossal blizzard hits the city.

“TEN PIGS” by Derek Anderson . . . One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in private, but he is soon joined by another pig, then another, until there are ten pigs--and number one has to come up with a plan so that he can actually enjoy his bath.

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Dumont Community Library

by Deb Eisentrager

New Junior Nonfiction “STRANGE BUT TRUE!” by Andrea Mills…Encounter mouse-eating plants, enter the cave of 20 million bats, dip a toe in a rainbow-colored river, discover zombie snails, frozen frogs, and volcanic lightning, and meet snakes that can eat alligators or antelopes in this eye-popping collection of extreme, unusual, and cryptic animals, places, and phenomena.

New Picture Books “EGG: A CHASING, RACING EGG HUNT” by Jonathan Litton…

Help each animal find the patterned Easter eggs that are hidden throughout the story, in a charming board book fashioned like a patterned egg with diecut holes that highlight this hide-andseek egg searching story.

“THE EASTER BUNNY THAT OVERSLEPT” by Priscilla and Otto Friedrich… Having slept past Easter, the Easter bunny tries to distribute his eggs on Mother’s Day, the Fourth of July, and Halloween, but no one is interested until finally Santa Claus is able to get him back on track.

“GOD GAVE US EASTER” by Lisa Tawn Bergren… Little Cub talks with her father and learns about God’s design for the Easter season and what it really means to Little Cub and her polar bear family.

“THE EASTER BUNNY’S ASSISTANT” by Jan Thomas… When the Easter Bunny decides to decorate eggs with the help of his friend Skunk, the

two must learn to work together when things don’t go according to plan.

“BUNNY’S EASTER EGG” by Anne Mortimer… Bunny is exhausted after spending the night hiding eggs for the Easter egg hunt, but she cannot find a comfortable, quiet place to sleep.

“THE BIPPOLO SEED AND OTHER LOST STORIES” by Dr. Seuss…

A treasury of seven rarely seen stories

by Dr. Seuss features short pieces that were published in magazines between 1948 and 1959, including “Gustav the Goldfish,” an early, rhyming version of A Fish Out of Water; and the title story, in which a scheming feline targets a naïve duck.

“HORTON AND THE KWUGGERBUG AND MORE LOST STORIES”

by Dr. Seuss… Unseen for nearly six decades, a follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories is comprised of four rare Dr. Seuss tales that feature such characters as Horton the elephant, Marco and a devious Grinch.

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Yard and Garden–

Removing mulch for spring flower preparation

By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace It might not quite feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner in Iowa. With it comes preparation for spring planting and flowers. When is the right time to remove mulch and soil put in place to protect flowers during harsh winter conditions?

The timing can be tricky but Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help navigate challenges. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

When should I remove the mulch on my strawberry bed?

To reduce the chances of crop damage from a late frost or freeze, leave the mulch on as long as possible. Removing the mulch in March may encourage the plants to bloom before the danger of frost is past.

Temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower may severely damage or destroy open flowers. Since the first flowers produce the largest berries, a late spring frost or freeze can drastically reduce yields.

To determine when to remove the mulch, periodically examine the strawberry plants in spring. Remove the mulch from the strawberry planting when approximately 25 percent of the plants are producing new growth. New growth will be white or yellow in color. (If possible, the winter mulch on strawberries should remain until mid-April in central

Iowa. The average date of the last 32 F temperature in spring normally occurs in late April in central Iowa.)

When removing the mulch, rake the material to the aisles between rows.

If there is a threat of a frost or freeze later in spring during bloom, lightly rake the mulch over the strawberry plants.

I covered the base of my hybrid tea roses with soil last fall. When should I remove the soil?

Remove the soil in late March or early April in southern Iowa, midApril in northern portions of the state. A frost or freeze in early spring shouldn’t harm the roses.

After removing the soil, prune out

any dead wood. Live wood is green and possesses plump, healthy buds.

Dead wood is light to dark brown in color. When pruning, make the cuts about 1 inch below the dead, browncolored sections. Remove the entire cane if there is no sign of life.

I covered a newly planted perennial bed with mulch in the fall.

When should I remove the mulch?

Remove the mulch in late March/ early April in southern Iowa, early to mid-April in northern portions of the state. Removing the mulch earlier in the year may encourage premature growth which could be damaged or destroyed by a late hard freeze.

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Volunteer precipitation observers invited to join the community collaborative rain, hail, and snow network

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are again recruiting volunteer precipitation observers across Iowa to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, known as “CoCoRaHS.” All that is needed to participate is an interest in the weather, a four inch diameter rain gauge, a suitable location to set up the gauge and access to the internet. All data collected are immediately available for free online and are routinely used for flood forecasting, drought assessment, news media stories, scientific research and general weather interest.

More information about the net-

work is available on the CoCoRaHS web site at www.cocorahs. org. The website includes information on how to join, where to purchase your rain gauge and how to accurately measure and report rain and snow.

The network was established by the Colorado Climate Center in 1998 and has now spread to all fifty states and Canada. Iowa joined this volunteer network in 2007 and now has over 300 registered CoCoRaHS observers across the state. However, more observers are needed to better document the amount and variability of rain and snow across Iowa.

“In 2015, much of central and southwestern Iowa experienced very wet weather from May through

September. A welcome break in the wet weather occurred in October, but was followed by a very wet November and record wet December.

For the year as a whole record high annual precipitation totals were recorded at Bedford, Shenandoah, Clarinda, Carroll, Audubon, Cherokee and Denison while portions of northeast and extreme northwest Iowa saw slightly less rain than usual. Current soil moisture levels over much of the state are the highest for this time of year since the aftermath of the 1993 floods,” said Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist for Iowa. “Whatever weather comes our way this year, the observations obtained by this network can help obtain a clearer picture of Iowa’s weather.”

Changes in energy use can lead to savings for swine producers

Extension publication benchmarks energy use in similar facilities to help producers determine acceptable outputs

Two extremely important questions for swine producers to understand are knowing how much energy is being used and how much should be used in their facilities. By benchmarking their anticipated energy use, producers are able to compare their use with other similar facilities and determine if their energy expenditures are reasonable A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm Energy series titled “Benchmarking energy usage for swine producers” (PM 3063e) helps facility managers determine the approximate level of energy that should be used to both heat swine in the winter and keep them cool in warmer months.

“It is difficult for producers to know if they have been using excess energy in their swine facilities if they don’t have a benchmark with which to compare,” said Jay Harmon, profes-

sor and extension livestock housing specialist in agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University. “While annual usage may vary with pig size or the severity of weather, comparing to some sort of standard helps determine if producers should investigate changes in their energy usage further.”

Data was gathered from thirty production facilities in Iowa and Minnesota, with finishing swine, weanfinish and sow farms examined. The findings for finishing and wean-finish swine were also divided between facilities that used curtain barns and those who employed tunnel barns.

Using their findings, Harmon and Dana Schweitzer, program coordinator with the Iowa State University Farm Energy Conservation and Efficiency Initiative, were able to determine ranges for annual electrical and propane usage.

After comparing the ranges of suggested energy use, producers can determine if their outputs are higher or lower than similar facilities. If energy usage is higher than it should be, there are several ways to create possible savings.

Propane is primarily used for building heat and the biggest source of excess energy consumption tends to be over-ventilation or improper controller settings. Something as simple as adjusting the controller setting can lead to savings. Sub-metering equipment or observing run cycles can also help spot a ventilation problem.

Energy consumption can be minimized with proper management, leading directly to an increase in profit.

Being aware of costs and comparing them to the benchmarking numbers in the publication can help producers develop a plan to increase their savings.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Decorah (Winneshiek County) DES MOINES – The emerald ash borer (EAB), which has already been confirmed in nearly one-third of Iowa’s counties, has been discovered in Decorah. This destructive pest, native to Asia, feeds on and eventually kills infested ash tree.

Winneshiek County has been added to the growing list of 31 counties in Iowa that have confirmed EAB infestations. This marks the second county in Iowa where EAB has been found this year. Last month EAB was found on the University of Iowa campus.

EAB infested ash trees include thinning or dying branches in the upper canopy, evidence of woodpecker activity, S-shaped feeding galleries under dead or splitting bark, Dshaped exit holes and water sprouts (along the trunk and main branches).

Please contact Iowa EAB Team

members to have suspicious looking trees checked in counties not currently known to be infested (such as Butler County).

At this calendar date, the window for all preventive treatments remains closed. If a landowner is interested in protecting a valuable and healthy ash tree within 15 miles of a known infestation, he or she should have landscape and tree service companies bid on work, review the bids and treat beginning spring 2016 (early April to mid-May).

This exotic pest was first detected in Iowa back in 2010 in Allamakee County. EAB has spread to 25 states where it is responsible for decimating tens of millions of ash trees.

To learn more about EAB and other pests that are threatening Iowa’s tree population, please visit www.

IowaTreePests.com.

The state of Iowa will continue to track the movement of EAB on a county-by-county basis. Before a county can be officially recognized as infested, proof of a reproducing population is needed and an EAB must be collected by a member of the Iowa EAB Team and verified by USDA entomologists.

Please contact any of the following members of the Iowa EAB Team for further information, such as: • Mike Kintner, IDALS EAB coordinator, 515-745-2877, Mike.Kintner@IowaAgriculture.gov • Emma Hanigan, DNR urban forestry coordinator, 515-725-8454, Emma.Hanigan@dnr.iowa.gov • Jesse Randall, ISU Extension and Outreach forester, 515-294-1168, Randallj@iastate.edu

Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline is March 25 Contest offers students a chance to win $1,000 Iowa students have until March 25 to enter the Money Smart Kid essay contest and compete for the chance to win $1,000 to help boost their college savings. The statewide essay contest is sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

To participate, students must be in grades seven through eleven. Eligible students can enter the contest by writing an essay of 400 words or fewer, answering questions based on this scenario: “Your family faces a medical emergency. Due to this situation, your parent/guardian cannot work temporarily. Your family does not have much savings and will need to find ways to adjust spending.”

Based on the scenario, essays must address these questions: “How could your family adjust spending? What action might you take to assist your

family in this situation? How can your family better prepare in the future for unexpected emergencies that have major financial impact?”

The student with the winning essay will be selected as Iowa’s Money Smart Kid for 2016 and receive $1,000 toward college savings funded by the Iowa Bankers Association.

Last year’s winner had this to say about the contest. “The contest really got me thinking more about preparing for college and saving for fun as well,” she said. “I also think the experiences writing the essay, interviewing as a finalist, and public speaking were great preparation for my future.”

The Money Smart Kid serves as an ambassador during Money Smart Week Iowa, which will be April 23-30 in several communities across the state.

Essays are due March 25. To download an essay application form and instructions, visit http://iowajumpstart.org/kid.

About Money Smart Week Money Smart Week Iowa 2016 is an economic outreach program from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Throughout Money Smart Week, community groups, financial institutions, government agencies, educational organizations and financial experts from across the state host dozens of free educational events to help Iowans of all ages learn to better manage their personal finances.

More than 200 partnering organizations currently participate in Money Smart Week. If your organization is interested in participating, contact Joanne Kuster at joanne@kusterltd.com.

14 • Thursday, March 10, 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Butler County Tribune-Journal •

North Butler third and fourth-graders sing “Just One Planet” by Stevens and Marchese to close their specials night Feb. 29 at North Butler Elementary. (Tribune-Journal photo/Mira Schmitt-Cash)

COUNTY ROADS LABOR CONTRACT SIGNED: The Butler County Secondary Roads crew contract agreement has been ratified by the International Union Of Operating Engineers, Local 234, and laborers and the Board of Supervisors signed it at the Feb. 23 county board meeting. Wages are scheduled to increase on July 1, 2016 at 1.5 percent, Jan. 1, 2017, at 1.5 percent and July 1, 2017, at 3 percent, as budgeted. The bulk of the contract remained unchanged, County Engineer John Riherd said. Pictured, Rick Swarts signs the agreement. (Tribune-Journal/Star photo) A SPECIAL NIGHT: Skylar Smith, second-right, hugs father Jon Smith, right after dancing the Macarena at Third and Fourth-Grade Specials Night at North Butler Elementary on Feb. 29. Spectators packed the gym and got to join children for the last dance. (Tribune-Journal/Mira Schmitt-Cash) members.

For more information, contact Ella Severs at 319-231-0853 or Fern Myers at 319-883-1450.

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March 19, at 7 p.m. in the North Butler Elementary auditorium in Allison.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Butler Republicans announce County Convention

At the Butler County Farm Bureau Board of Directors’ meeting in February, the board voted to donate to the Butler County Fair. Butler County Farm Bureau Vice-President C. Dale Boelman, at right, of Clarksville-Shell Rock, presented a $2,500 donation for the 2016 Butler County Fair to Steve Heeren of Allison, fair board member. (Contributed by Butler County Farm Bureau)

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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

GENERAL LABORER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRUCK DRIVER

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.

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.

Butler County 4-H/ FFA Swine Weigh-In for 2016 Butler County Fair Community Closet The 2016 4-H/FFA Swine weigh-in planned 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.

SWC to meet March 17

The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners

Allison Ministerial is organizing a new effort to help the underprivileged in our community. It’s called the Community Closet.

Donations of clean, gently used clothes only are sought for men, women, and children. No furniture or other items, thanks.

Clothing will be sold to people in need at a low price. Please only donate marketable items that are “in season.”

All donations can be dropped off at The Corner from 2 – 5 p.m. or 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Other donation times can be arranged by request by calling 319-267-2982.

Days and times of operation will be released at a later date.

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