Professional Documents
Culture Documents
March 31 2011 Issue
March 31 2011 Issue
March 31 2011 Issue
Mount Ayr
Record News
Volume 147, Number 5 • Thursday, March 31, 2011 • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 • USPS No. 365-120 • Visit us on the web at www.mountayrnews.com 75¢
picked for display in state capitol wants to come calling on author book of the trilogy that has yet to Commander Alfred Edgar Grove,
Don Triechler. be released. U. S. Navy.”
“Cold War Warriors” and Treichler draws on his back- The “Warrior” books are action
“Shadow Warriors” are the two ground in the military to tell his filled and like other military action
Evelyn Stevenson, a resident life story. This is only a glimpse stories. A retired Marine Corps novels, provide insights into the
at Clearview Home in Clearfield Morey was a housewife on novels that Triechler, a former
of one resident’s story. There are the farm while raising her four Ringgold county resident, has pub- Colonel and former fighter pilot equipment and minds of the war-
was selected to have her life story many other remarkable resident who flew F8U-2 Crusader fighters riors who work to keep the country
shared with Iowa’s state legislators kids. Her oldest son Jim states lished.
stories shared by those living at she cooked for everyone. Dwight Amidst the story of the career during the Cold War era, his ser- safe.
at an event on March 29 in Des Clearview Home. vice ranged from the Atlantic to Details right down to the words
Moines. and Evelyn owned and operated of a Marine Corps pilot and his
Evelyn Stevenson story Morey’s Dry Good Store. Dwight encounters with the Soviet block the Caribbean to the Far East. of drinking songs or the pomp and
The Every Senior Has A Story Evelyn McMath was born in According to his biography, he circumstance of military ceremo-
display is sponsored by the Iowa passed away at the age of 50 in during the cold war and then in
Davis county to Elvin McMath 1953 and left Evelyn with four southeast Asia during the Vietnam also flew worldwide as an airline nies are included.
Health Care Association and Iowa and Myra Griffis on March 30, captain and was a former director The action keeps the reader
Center for Assisted Living and is children under the age of 18. She era, Ringgold county has a role.
1910. Her family and she moved to ran and operated the store for a few It seems that Captain Ange- of the 40,000 member airline divi- _________________________________
being presented to legislators at a Clearfield when she was four years sion of the country’s largest private
reception held by the associations’ years after her husband’s death. lika Steiger, also known as Nancy Continued on page 14
old. She has been residing here in She then got hired on back at the
member nursing facilities, assisted Clearfield for going on 97 years.
living communities and residential Clearfield school as a school board
After graduating high school, secretary.
care facilities. Evelyn took normal training, to
The Every Senior Has A Story She was 43 years old when this
allow her to teach country school. sudden death of her husband left
display features 11 Iowans ranging She taught country school for five
in age from 78 to 106 who live in her and the children alone. She
years. She quit teaching and be- stepped up to the plate and was a
nursing homes and assisted living came a housewife after she met and
programs in 10 different commu- wonderful provider for her family
married Dwight Morey in 1930. . She bought a small little house
nities across the state. Long-term They had four children together, _________________________________
care professionals commemorated Jim, Ed, John and Myra Bell. Continued on page 14
the remarkable lives of all their
residents in nursing facilities and
assisted living communities by
submitting the life story of one
Evelyn Stevenson
reiterate to elected officials that
Election court
leaves township
resident to the Every Senior Has A long-term care residents have
Story program. brought – and continue to bring –
Legislators and other attendees immeasurable value to the lives of
at the reception will have an op- all Iowans.
portunity to read a brief biography
of each senior which is accompa-
nied by current photos and young-
“These seniors’ contributions
to our state and nation remind us
of the importance of providing ad-
result the same
Kevin Kilgore of rural Diago- 2-1 vote with James W. Brown and
er photos of the individuals. These equate funding and support for the Claire Newton voting in favor of
11 are representative of the 42,000 nal will not be seated as a Jefferson
health and well-being of Iowa’s township trustee, an election con- the decision and Lois Monday vot-
frail and elderly served annually frail and elderly,” said Steve Ack- ing against the decision.
by Iowa’s long-term care profes- test court decided after a hearing
erson, IHCA Executive Director. on the matter held Monday, March Since the election was set aside,
sion. Evelyn Stevenson, a resident at the costs of the proceedings were
The intent of the display is to 21, in the Ringgold county court-
Clearview Home, has an inspiring house. taxed to Ringgold county. The
Kilgore had contended that he $500 bond posted by Kevin Kilg-
was elected to the position by re- ore was released and was to be re-
ceiving a majority of the votes cast turned to him.
for both the township trustee and The matter of whether there
township clerk positions. should have been a trustee elec-
After hearing evidence from tion in November 2010 grew out
Kilgore, incumbent trustee Spen- of inconsistent paperwork follow-
cer Lumbard and county auditor ing the election in 2006 where the
Laurie Greenman, the court met official abstract of election said
in private session and set aside the that the township voted in a close Former Ringgold county resident
November 2, 2010 Jefferson town- election to have township officers Don Treichler is shown with two of the
ship election. appointed rather than elected. military action spy novel trilogy he has written.
While the court agreed that With the result of the contest Ringgold county is used for a locale as part of the books.
Kilgore received a majority of the court, the appointment of Spencer
votes, it ruled that the positions Lumbard to a four-year term as
should not have been on the elec- township trustee and Melinda Eng-
tion ballot and the action of the land to a four-year term as town-
county auditor and county board ship clerk will remain in place.
of supervisors in invalidating the If there is an appeal of the con-
2010 township trustee and clerk test court decision, it would be
election for Jefferson township made to district court. No indica-
was correct. tion of an appeal had been made
The decision was made on a early this week.
Seven detained Lane
restrictions
planned on Iowa
on prescription 2 for summer
drug charges Road construction work on
Seven Ringgold county resi- Iowa Highway 2 between Ring-
dents were detained following an gold county road P-68 near Keller-
investigation concerning the il- ton and Decatur county road R-34
legal sale of prescription drugs in near Decatur City will restrict traf-
Ringgold county sheriff’s depart- fic to one lane beginning Monday,
ment action Monday, March 28. March 28, until Friday, July 29,
Four adults and three juveniles weather permitting, according to
were detained on the charge of de- the Iowa Department of Transpor-
livery of a controlled substance. tation’s (DOT) Chariton construc-
Other charges are pending and tion office.
investigations into related inci- Motorists will be assisted
dents will continue, according to through the work zone by flaggers
the sheriff’s department.
Adults arrested included Sa-
and pilot cars. The roadway will be
returned to normal traffic patterns
Two injured in head-on Mount Ayr collision
mantha Paxson, 19, 2794 220th when workers are not present. Two people were injured in a head-on accident at ton was cresting the hill traveling northbound on the
Street in Mount Ayr; Tammy Prud- The Iowa DOT reminds mo- the north end of North West Street in Mount Ayr street. The two vehicles collided in a head-on colli-
Glendenning is all-stater den, 43, 601 S. Cleveland, Apart- torists to drive with caution, obey Friday, March 25, at 2:32 p.m. Taken to the Ring- sion, causing both vehicles to be totaled. Damage to
Jake Glendenning performed Monday, March 28, at the individual ment A, in Mount Ayr; Andrew posted speed limits and other signs gold County Hospital by ambulance were Emily the Saturn, owned by Daniel James Ide of Afton, was
speech all-state celebration. He was one of 38 individuals who per- Guy Morgan, 25, 202 W. Jeffer- in the work area, and be aware Ann Ide, driver of one of the vehicles, and Lawrence listed at $7,000 and damage to the pickup, owned
formed in the improvisation category. Glendenning had the draw of son Street in Mount Ayr, and Zack that traffic fines for moving viola- Osborn, a passenger in the other. According to a by Cristel Rae Scarlett of Mount Ayr was listed at
a truck driver, a baby and instructions for making the bed. The all- Ian Hall, 301 W. Monroe Street in tions are at least double in work report from the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office, $2,500. The pickup stayed on the roadway while the
state critic said that Glendenning was a very enthusiastic performer Mount Ayr. zones. As in all work zones, driv- a 1988 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, driven by Steven F. car went into a ditch. At the time of the press report,
and he liked how he developed both of his characters well. The critic Names of the juveniles detained ers should stay alert, allow ample Scarlett, was traveling southbound and coming up who was at fault had not been determined and the
said he was impressed with Glendenning’s performance. were not released by the sheriff’s space between vehicles and wear a steep hill. A 2002 Saturn SI driven by Ide of Af- incident was still under investigation.
office. seat belts.
2 Mount Ayr Record-News Thursday, March 31, 2011
Opinion
Habitat build a great way to celebrate LOOKING BACK in the Early Files
BY LISA WILSON
How do you celebrate your 30th birthday? Fifty Years Ago were awarded Nancy Dufty, also higher monthly bills for expanded
THOUGHTS
(From the Mount Ayr Record-
If you are our daughter Cara, you get creative. (From the Mount Ayr Record- a 13-year-old eighth grader in the service by June 1. The basic cable News, Thursday, March 29, 2001.)
With a “birthday that ends in a zero” coming up, News, Thursday, March 30, 1961.) Mount Ayr schools. Nancy was ad- charge once the addition of up to Details about what would be
Cara got creative and decided to organize a Habitat “Over the top” by 29 pints was judged the winner after a spelldown seven channels is made will be involved in the development of
for Humanity work day. She ended up with 35 or
more friends and family on site at a Habitat for Hu-
manity home in Independence, MO, Saturday morn-
& other things the record established Thursday
during the regular visit of the Red
Cross Bloodmobile to Ringgold
with Connie Morgan (Benton sixth
grader), the two of whom had tied
for second place in the oral and
$12.50 a month, compared to the
present $9.85 a month.
The Ringgold County Hospital
Gooseberry Lake, a 500-acre lake to
be located just northeast of Mount
Ayr, were shared at a public hearing
ing, and Valle and I were among those who pitched BY ALAN SMITH county. It was the largest contribu- written contests. board of trustees, at an April 4 on the project held at the Ringgold
in. tion in a number of years and more Matthew Bevington, manager special meeting, agreed to contract county courthouse in Mount Ayr
Son Nathan, Cara and I pitched in with the physi- Executive director Pat Turner and her husband than took care of the county’s need of Rogers Cafe in Mount Ayr, will with Mercy Health and Human Ser- Thursday. The public hearing was
cal labor while Valle took charge of the food for visited during the day and she shared the vision for blood. Much credit for the suc- assume his duties the first of April as vices from Mercy Hospital in Des set to notify area property owners
noon. Cara also had an uncle, two aunts and seven of Habitat for Humanity with the group. Habitat cessful results obtained is due Mrs. hotel and restaurant inspector for the Moines, for the administration of of the plans for the lake and the fact
cousins to help, along with a host of friends from homeowners meet three criteria: need, willing- Sam Newton, county blood donor Iowa department of agriculture. Mr. the Ringgold County Hospital. This that the Gooseberry Lake Agency
work, church and her life in general. It was quite a ness to partner and ability to pay their no-interest chairman. Bevington has served as manager action was taken following almost may move ahead with a process that
way to celebrate. mortgage. Because ownership of a Habitat home Three Mount Ayr youths escaped of Rogers Cafe for the past three a month of exploring management could take land by eminent domain
The three Habitat for Humanity staff on hand is “a hand up, not a handout,” homeowners (with serious injury Wednesday night of years. Mrs. Bevington will continue possibilities. In addition, the board if negotiations for purchase of the
helped keep the jobs rolling from a list made for the help from their friends and family) are required to last week in a one-car accident, to serve in that capacity. A native of has been taking application for the property cannot be worked out.
day. The first plan was to do framing in of a house at complete at least 350 hours of “sweat equity” to which happened just north of the Mount Ayr, Bevington graduated position of administrator. Board Another change in company
another site, but because of threatening weather we help match the 2,000 hours typically donated by Iowa-Missouri line, on the Allendale from the local high school. He was member, Richard Jackson, had been is planned for Ringgold county
were moved to a site where the house was already volunteers. Applicants must also demonstrate that road. A new station wagon, owned employed for several years by the appointed as interim administration cable television customers of AT&T
up to provide shelter should the rain or snow come they have the long-term capability and intention of by Joe Thompson and driven by Mount Ayr Produce Company, was following the resignation of Ken Broadband. In the second or third
in abundance. They checked each person in as we assuming payments on their no-interest mortgage his son, Larry, 17 years of age, identified with the Piper Grocery for Reger at a March 10 regular board quarter of 2001, closing of a transac-
arrived beginning a little before 8:30 a.m. and had us and maintaining their new home as good neighbors overturned when he lost control of one year and served as manager of meeting. tion selling the systems to Mediacom
fill out liability forms. in their community. the vehicle on a wet graveled road the Mount Ayr Locker. Mrs. Carol Weeda of Mount Ayr Communications Corporation is
One of the jobs where Nathan and I got to work The Independence, MO chapter built five at the corner just west of the A. L. Births reported at Ringgold has announced her candidacy for the planned.
was an earth moving project. The foundation was houses last year and is working on doubling that Motsinger farm. Passengers in the County Hospital this week were Democrat nomination for Ringgold A Mount Ayr Community high
close enough to a lot line fence on one side that number this year, she told the group. Around the car were Del and Jim Worthington, a daughter, born March 22, to Mr. county recorder. school student recently spent a
a skid loader could not be used to replace the dirt world the Christian-based program has built over 18 and 16 years of age, respectively. and Mrs. Albert Roach of Mount Guns, pictures and other artifacts week getting a first hand look at
around the foundation. That meant a line of wheel 400,000 homes and affected the lives of more than Del suffered forehead and nose cuts, Ayr; a daughter, born March 23, to from Ringgold county’s military and careers in defense, intelligence and
barrows and buckets were used to move a dirt pile two million people, she noted. Helping people find which required several stitches to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trullinger of civil history are now on display in a diplomacy in defense, intelligence
from the back yard to fill in around the basement and safe and affordable housing can make a big dif- close. The other two boys escaped Creston, and a son born March 27, newly designed display space on the and diplomacy in Washington, D.C.,
the dirt had to be tamped down. ference in the lives of the children growing up in injury. Damage to the station wagon to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Andrew of second floor of the Ringgold county an experience that Sean Kilgore says
There was a hard crust on the clay-filled soil pile, those households, she said. was estimated at $1,500. Grand River. courthouse. The Ringgold County he would recommend to anyone in-
but after awhile we got the pile so it could be dug The habitat chapter gave each of the workers a Passenger service on the branch The obituary in this issue were Historical Society has developed terested. Kilgore, son of Kevin and
more easily. People took turns digging and moving t-shirt and we all sang happy birthday to Cara at line of the C. B. & Q. Railroad was Alice May Murray Lawrence and the display. Cathy Kilgore of Diagonal, attended
the dirt. A smaller pile in the front yard was moved the noon break to get lunch at which Pat Turner re-established Saturday -- just for Claude M. Stagner. Winners in the Cub Scout Pack the National Youth Leadership Fo-
around the foundation in the front of the home. spoke. the day and for the benefit of 117 Twenty-five Years Ago 165 pinewood derby were named rum on Defense, Intelligence and
Out on the front porch, the decking needed to As the day progressed, each of the items on the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and leaders. (From the Mount Ayr Record- recently after the event held at the Diplomacy from January 30 through
be screwed down and a group of Cara’s child life check list for the day began to be crossed off. A The excursion on a 96-passenger News, Thursday, April 10, 1986.) Mount Ayr American Legion build- February 4.
friends took on that job. good cleaning was done of the interior so the next coach from Leon to Mount Ayr was Balloons colored up the sky ing. Winners included J. W. Egly, When the state jazz band cham-
Inside some baffles for insulation had to be crew working would not have to climb through provided through the cooperation of Monday morning when youngsters fifth place; Scott Rhone, fourth pionships are held in Des Moines
placed, an entry to the attic built, interior walls built construction rubble to get their jobs completed. By local Cub Scout leaders; Don Bacon, at the Ringgold County Child Care place; David Lawhead, third place; Tuesday, the Mount Ayr Community
and erected, doorways and headers built, a frame 2:30 p.m. most of the work was done. Cara and I local agent, and railroad officials for Center in Mount Ayr sent up balloons Dennis Elliott, second, and Sterling Raider jazz band will be taking part
built around the heating ducts to provide a way they stayed around until the crew working on the front the benefit of the youngsters, whose as part of a celebration of the week Rhone, first place. Winner of the best in the Class 2A competition.
could be dry walled around and probably a few more porch railing finished up and then we left for our theme for the month of March has of the young child, being observed design was Dennis Elliott. Over 135 people celebrated the
items that have slipped my mind. Everyone dug in next adventure. been “Cub Scout Railroader.” in Iowa April 5-12. Notes were in- Lynn Rinehart of Mount Ayr 27th anniversary of the Tingley
and offered help up to their expertise level or learned We had decided to go to a new Golden Corral For the second consecutive year, cluded in each of the balloons so the was among the five finalists in one meal site by packing the Tingley
a new skill to gain new proficiency. buffet place for supper, even though we heard the Herbie Bastow, 13 years of age youngsters hope to hear back from division of “Spring ‘86 Cookoff” community building to capacity
Valle had brought all kinds of snacks to start the the line was out the front door and had been since and an eighth grade student in the anyone who finds one of the bal- held April 4 in Creston in front of for a special celebration Monday. A
day, brought in a mid-morning round of hot choco- 10 a.m. that morning. Mount Ayr Community schools, loons. The balloon launch here was the sponsoring Creston News Adver- Mardi Gras theme was used for the
late that tasted good on the chilly day, then brought It also was the birthday of Peter Cornish’s sister won the Ringgold county spelling timed to coincide with the signing tiser office. Rinehart, the only male birthday, which included several
pizza and birthday cake for lunch. Rebecca so we celebrated both Rebecca and Cara’s contest held Saturday in Mount Ayr. of a proclamation about the week in to enter, made sardine canapes. special events as part of the day.
After working with the dirt crew and cleaning up birthdays with the trip to the restaurant by 16 peo- Eighteen fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh Des Moines Monday morning. The obituary in this week’s issue One of the events was a Mardi Gras
logs, rock and concrete out of the front yard dirt pile ple. All of the Smith clan were there along with and eighth graders competed for the Heritage Cablevision subscrib- was Charles Burbin Padgitt. parade, which featured “floats” that
as it was whittled down to smooth out the front cor- the Cornish clan, Valle’s mother and young friends championship. Second place honors ers in Mount Ayr will be paying Ten Years Ago could be carried through the aisles.
ner of the yard, I moved inside to look for a job. Cara was looking after. The Mount Ayr Community
I helped raise a long wall piece and get it set in
place. I was tall enough to hold up door headers
All of the group had to arrive at the front of
the line together and since they arrived in several
Snapshots of History sixth grade math bee team took
first place at the Green Valley Area
while they were nailed in place. I helped cut wood separate cars, this was a problem. By the time we Education Agency math bee in
when needed and served as a gofer for one of the all arrived, the first crew decided to get back out Creston recently and will advance
more expert builders in the group. of line and go back out into the cold so we would to the state competition. The MAC
The home was being built for a family with five all be together. Valle’s mother and Peter’s mother squad scored 158 to place ahead of
children. Built with a full basement, there was room waited inside for us. Stanton, which scored 129. Leading
for five bedrooms, two baths, a furnace room, laun- It was a momentous occasion in more than one the way for the MAC team were
dry room, kitchen, front room and an added room in way. Valle and I took the senior citizen discount for Brian Inloes, who placed first as an
the basement. the first time. It only saved us 40 cents each, but individual, and Lucas Smith, who
To help with the efficiency of the house after it being 60 is now good for something anyway. placed second as an individual. Zach
was completed, there were energy efficient walls and We all stuffed ourselves and the loud speaker Lynch tied for sixth as an individual
windows built in as part of the plan. The family was blared the news of Rebecca and Cara’s birthdays and Grant Larsen tied for seventh as
not on site on Saturday, but they have to put many for us to clap for. By the end of the day we felt that ____________________________
hours of their own labor into helping get the home there wasn’t much of a better way we could have Continued on page 3
completed. celebrated Cara’s big day with her.
Mount Ayr
Letter to
tions must meet a zero-discharge economic pressure to apply for a original picture, the words “Mt. owner. Much of the business con- mid-1950s and Max would be sole e-mail:
standard, including a lawful duty CWA permit and that the regula- Ayr Creamery” can still be seen in cerned grinding corn into corn proprietor by 1969. By this time, recnews@iowatelecom.
to apply for CWA permits if they tion shifts the burden to a non-per- the front gable. meal and grinding buck wheat into the Mount Ayr Mill and Feed of- net
the Editor
even think they might have a dis- mitted CAFO that has a discharge At some point the creamery buck wheat flour. Some of this fered bulk feed delivery and mo- A Consolidation of
charge in the future. Opponents to establish that it did not ‘propose’ became a mill and the Mount Ayr was custom work and some of the bile milling. The ice house was
Record-News of August 4, 1927, product was sold in bulk by local The Ringgold Record
said the rule, according to an ar- to discharge,” the Oklahoma Farm removed in the late 1960s and coal
reported, “O. C. Fry, who has grocery stores. sales dropped off dramatically as (Established 1864)
ticle in the Oklahoma Farm Re- Report said. History snapshots
port, “essentially established a pre- Essentially, the EPA rule as- conducted the Mount Ayr Mill for Business picked up in the mid- alternate fuel sources were imple- Twice-A-Week News
sumption that CAFOs ‘proposed’ sumed that all livestock opera-
bring high praise the past several months, sold his 1930s when the mill began selling mented. Mount Ayr got natural gas (Established 1892)
to discharge if any future discharge tions were going to discharge ma- Dear editor: equipment and stock Saturday to ice and coal. Coal was used to heat in 1965. MEMBER
occurred.” nure into waterways even if they I am enclosing a check for an- G. A. Tennant and J. M. Anderson, many homes and most businesses. Max continued to operate the National Newspaper
The report said the rule covered haven’t done so. That’s like issuing other year’s subscription to your of Rice township, possession given The coal was brought to town by Mount Ayr Mill and Feed until his Association
all production areas and cropland a speeding ticket to a motorist be- paper. I have especially enjoyed Monday morning. The style of the the railroad and the mill bought as retirement in 1992. The mill had Iowa Newspaper
on which manure is applied and it cause he or she might speed in the reading the “Snapshots of History” new firm will be Tennant & Ander- many as 72 carloads a year. The been an Anderson owned business Association
imposed fines of up to $37,500 per future. Trouble is the ticket would section submitted by Mike Avitt. son and the business will be con- mill then delivered coal to its cus- for 65 years. Jamie’s Coffee Mill
day, not only for illegal discharges, cost up to $37,500 per day! I especially liked the photo of tinued at the old stand, one block tomers. Also in the mid-1930s, the occupies the location today and H. Alan Smith
but for any failure of a CAFO that The court opinion leaves little the north side of the square show- north of the northwest corner of the Mount Ayr Mill and Feed became some of the old mill is still visible
had a discharge, for whatever rea- doubt, noted the NPPC, that the ing the street unpaved. I remember square. Mr. Anderson will move to a Nutrena Feeds dealer and even- such as the truck scales in front. Editor and Publisher
son, to apply for a CWA permit. EPA has a clear limit on its author- my mother telling us that as a small Mount Ayr the latter part of August tually became the oldest Nutrena Thanks to Max and Maxine An- Vera Haley -- Advertising
Pork producers, in particular, felt ity to enforce the Clean Water Act, child she had watched the crew of and Mr. Tennant expects to move franchise in the United States. derson for loaning me the picture Sales Manager
the rule was rigid and obtrusive, also making it clear that there must black men laying the bricks in the to the city later in the fall.” The mill engaged in the busi- postcard. If you have an interesting Sandy Main - Office Manag-
and could have a potentially dan- be an actual discharge to trigger street around the square. The article goes on to explain ness of producing its own feed Ringgold County picture and some er, Classifieds, Circulation
gerous impact on their livelihoods. the provisions of the CWA—and My husband and I enjoy read- that George Tennant and Jesse under the MARCO label. MARCO information to go with it, give me LuAnn Jackson -- Ad/ Photo
The National Pork Producers the EPA’s authority in the matter. ing the Mount Ayr Record-News, Anderson are well-known and stood for Mount Ayr, Ringgold a call at 641-344-0482. Designer, Internet
Council (NPPC) argued in front of “The court recognized a clear and it is still the only paper we well-respected stock raisers in the Lisa Wilson -- Society Editor,
the 5th Circuit that the rule and its limit on EPA’s authority and re- deem worthy of reading. area and will provide high quality Reporter
duty-to-apply provision, “consti- quired the agency to comply with Sincerely, service to their customers. George James Saville -- Sports Editor
tutes a thinly veiled effort to im- the clean water law. Pork produc- Kay Sickels Mosier Tennant was Jesse Anderson’s fa- Fred Wilson -- Circulation
pose the same duty to apply that ers have worked hard to meet, and Littleton, CO ther-in-law. Aide
Published weekly at 122 W. Madi-
was invalidated by the 2nd Circuit. are meeting, the zero-discharge son St., Mount Ayr, IA 50854-0346.
It also argued that the ‘failure to standard, which the pork industry
apply’ violation creates substantial has embraced. Getting a federal
24’ x 32’ x 10’ Garage Consider the QSI Advantage USPS No. 365-120. Mail subscrip-
tions for one year: $27.50 for
$8,900 • Free Estimates
Bill Armstrong Jay Watson
those with addresses in Ringgold
or surrounding counties including
• Free On-Site Decatur, Clarke, Taylor, Adams
RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC Consultation www.watsonarmstrongfh.com
HOME
and Union counties in Iowa and
HEALTH NURSING AGENCY ◆ Mount Ayr ◆ Clearfield ◆ Diagonal Harrison and Worth counties in
• Fully Insured
SERVING RESIDENTS SINCE 1972 Ph. 641-464-3413
Missouri. $38.50 in other parts
of Iowa and Missouri. $41.50 in
HEALTHCARE
• Pre-engineered for
code laws Phone Day or Night Licensed in Iowa and Missouri other areas of the United States
except Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto
• Licensed ICC General Rico, where price is $57.50. $7.00
Contractor additional postage and forward-
-2715
P h . 6 41-464 p.m.
yr • -9
9 • M ount A rday, 11 a.m. www.facebook.com/rstop
6 u .
. 2 & 1 onday - Sat m. - 9 p.m
M 3 p .
y,
Sunda Saturday
and Sunday,
April 2 and 3
Grilled Bricks will be imprinted in caps, exactly as written.
2.65
Loin $ Produced with funding from the Iowa Departmet of Public Health, Division of
Sandwich Tobacco Use Prevention and Control and made possible by funding from the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Your Name Your Phone Number
4 Mount Ayr Record-News Thursday, March 31, 2011
Social
Community Calendar Library Leafings Club Notes
NOTICE - If you would like your library. Chapter CK, P.E.O.
organization’s meeting dates to Thursday, April 7 Chapter CK met at the Senior
appear in the calendar, please Ringgold County Master Gar- Citizens Activity Center on March
contact Record-News staff at
464-2440.
deners will meet at the Iowa State
Extension office at 5 p.m.
21, 2011 with 25 members present.
The business meeting was opened Extension
Ringgold County Tourism
meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cham-
at 7 p.m. by JoAnn Buckner, presi-
dent. Marie Still acted as guard News & Notes
Thursday, March 31 ber of Commerce building. while Dixie Taylor served as trea-
Mary Kathryn Gepner surer. Chaplain Nancy Sackett read Judy Hensley
Ringgold County Hospital Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs
Auxiliary cookie walk at the Ring- will meet at the Creston Pizza scripture from Psalm 62: 5-6. Min-
New to the library is the con- utes of the March 5, 2011 meeting For those of us who share the
gold county courthouse lobby at Ranch. Chatter and food begins troversial book, “Battle Hymn Of were read by recording secretary road with a farmer, this is the time
7:45 a.m. at 6 p.m. Regular meeting begins The Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua. Camille Jackson and approved. of year to travel safely and to be
Alcoholics Anonymous meet- at 7 p.m. Controversial because author Amy The corresponding secretary, aware that they will be pulling in
ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Sons of the American Legion Chua writes of the marked differ- Cheryl Taylor, reported that she had and out of fields with heavy equip-
Center, Mount Ayr. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount ences in the parenting styles of sent the annual membership report ment.
Saturday, April 2 Ayr Legion hall. Chinese versus Western parents. as well as the slate of officers to the It is not possible to stop on
Regional meeting of the Iowa Alcoholics Anonymous meet- The daughter of Chinese immi- state office. She also mentioned the a dime with all that power and
Federation of Republican Women ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Shafer to help lead tour grant parents, she made the iron-
willed decision to raise her children
Viewpoint, a publication from Cot- weight of machinery. Practicing
will meet at Romano’s Pizza from Center, Mount Ayr. When the St. Anthony Village high school band and choir from St. tey College. safe driving prevents an accident.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9 the Chinese way. Her daughters The next meeting will be the Don’t text and be sidetracked by
Anthony Village, MN, took their Scandinavian and European friend- were never allowed to: “attend a
Bridal shower for Brittany Breakfast for supper at the ship tour over the school’s spring break March 24- April 3, choir scholarship meeting held on April cell phone talking.
Hunt, bride-elect of Chad Schla- Benton community building from sleepover, have a play date, be in 18 at the Mount Ayr high school. It’s our friends out there shar-
director Michael Shafer helped lead the tour. Shafer and his wife a school play, complain about not
pia, at the Diagonal community 5 to 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Kayla will be joining with the students who will be traveling to Salo, Joan Rinehart gave the report of ing the road on the busy day of a
building from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 11 being in a school play, watch TV the courtesy committee. Historian farmer, let’s keep everyone alive
Finland and Nagykanizsa, Hungary, to enhance the village’s sister- or play computer games, choose
American Legion Auxiliary Thin Within support group will city relationships with these two communities. The tour will feature Grace Moser read the minutes of and safe.
will meet at the Senior Activity meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. their own extracurricular activi- the October 29, 1909 meeting. Tractor operations represent a
musical and cultural exchange opportunities for the students. The ties, get any grade less than an A,
Center in Mount Ayr at 2 p.m. Mount Ayr Community School tour will visit Helsinki, Finland before traveling on to Salo, Finland, New committees were significant portion of annual on-
not be the #1 student in any subject named by President JoAnn. farm fuel costs. Rising fuel prices
An evening of fun, food and board meets at 6 p.m. in the MACS where the students will stay with host families. They will tour the except gym and drama, play any
inspiration at the Diagonal Com- board room. area, present a concert and visit a school for a day. Then they will Those officers not present at present a challenge for Iowa’s
instrument other than the piano or the last meeting were installed. farmers as they prepare for spring
munity school gymnasium. Doors Jam session at the Mount Ayr travel on to Budapest, Hungary, where they will have a tour before violin, not play the piano or vio-
traveling on to Nagykanizsa. They will spend time with students in The list of officers for 2011-2012 field work. A new publication from
open at 4 p.m. Meal will be at 5 American Legion building from 6 lin.” is as follows: JoAnn Bucker, presi- Iowa State University Extension
p.m. and Matt Stutzman, “The to 9 p.m. school, present a concert and then travel back to Budapest to return In chapter 10, “Teeth Marks
home. Michael and Kayla Shafer are shown above. Shafer is the son dent; Dorothy Hughes, vice presi- illustrates the “shift up, throttle
Inspirational Archer,” will speak Mount Ayr Golf and Country and Bubbles,” she identified what dent; Cheri Dessinger, treasurer; back” technique to reduce tractor
at 6:30 p.m. Club board will meet at 5:30 p.m. of Bob and Sheila Shafer of Mount Ayr. she believes to be three big dif- Nancy Sackett, chaplain; Camille fuel consumption and related ex-
Monday, April 4 at the clubhouse. ferences between the Chinese and Jackson, recording secretary; Cher- penses.
Thin Within support group will Sowing in Tears Support Group Western parental mind-sets. “First,
meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light- Tingley meal site held 37th I’ve noticed that Western parents
yl Taylor, corresponding secretary,
and Cynthia Mitchell, guard. The
“Shift Up and Throttle Back to
Save Tractor Fuel” (PM 2089M)
Ringgold County Tourism will house Church, two miles west of are extremely anxious about their ceremony of initiation was held. is available to download from the
meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber Mount Ayr. birthday celebration children’s self-esteem. They worry Marcy Crain gave the report for Extension Online Store, www.ex-
of Commerce building. Visitors Tuesday, April 12 about how their children will feel the 2011 budget. Membership has tension.iastate.edu/store.
Thirty-seven years of food, fun ing him as an outstanding volun- if they fail at something, and they
welcome. Mount Ayr American Legion and fellowship were celebrated teer at the Tingley site, an honor he increased from 55 to 57 members. “Spring is here, and this year’s
Mount Ayr City Council will Post 172 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at try to reassure their children about An item added to the budget was rising temperatures are accompa-
by the Tingley meal site at a party certainly deserves. He joins Marge how good they are not withstand-
meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Ayr City the Post. held Monday, March 21. Werner, Edith Wood and Naomi for the Star Scholarship. The report nied by rising fuel prices,” said
Hall. V.F.W. Lamoni Post will meet ing a mediocre performance on a of the auditing committee was giv- Dana Petersen, ISU Extension pro-
Told by the food inspector back Hosfield, who previously received test or at a recital....For example,
Jam session at the Mount Ayr at 7:30 p.m. at Lamoni Community when they started that they’d never this award. en by Dixie Taylor. March birth- gram coordinator with ISU Farm
if a child comes home with an A- days were recognized with the only Energy. “Striving to get the best
American Legion building from 6 Center. last three months, the Tingley site Pastor Lila Greene gave the on a test, a Western parent will
to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 has had the satisfaction of proving blessing before all dined on a roast ones present Marie Burmeister and performance from any tractor can
most likely praise the child. The Teri Campbell. help farmers to reduce costs by
Mount Ayr Order of the Eastern Bag Day all day - thrift shop him wrong. beef menu. Chinese mother will gasp in horror
Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the and tables only at the Ringgold A western theme, “Ropin’ ‘Em Those present received a nut Phyllis Sickels gave the pro- conserving fuel.”
and ask what went wrong. Second, gram about quilting. She told about Late-model tractors with “infi-
Masonic Temple, Mount Ayr. County Neighborhood Center. In,” was used in planning the cup and a bean bag, gifts from the Chinese parents believe their kids
party. Site manager Nancy Jarred site. They also received a note pad her love of quilting, showed pho- nitely” or “continuously” variable
Sowing in Tears Support Group Public is invited to attend a owe them everything. . . Chinese tos of some quilts she had made transmissions are designed to au-
will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light- support group, “Touching Our extended a welcome to all before and fan from the Area Agency plus mothers get in the trenches, putting
turning the program over to co-em- badges and a key chain from the and brought several quilts she had tomatically perform at maximum
house Church, two miles west of Grief,” sponsored by Hospice of in long grueling hours personally made. Everyone enjoyed and ap- fuel efficiency, but older models
Mount Ayr. Central Iowa from 1:30 to 3:30 cees Bonnie Manders and George Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office. tutoring, training, interrogating
Hosfield. Music was provided by a A drawing was used to give preciated her program. She closed need more attention.
Tuesday, April 5 p.m. at the Extension office. For and spying on their kids. Anyway, with a reading “Tragic Magic, It’s Spring field work requires vary-
combined group made up of band away several donated items. Four
Calico Quilters will meet from information, contact Kathy Rine- and singers. They opened the pro- candles donated by Sue Rich-
the understanding is that Chinese not quite as easy as it looks.” ing amounts of drawbar force de-
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior hart, 464-2088. children must spend their lives The hostesses, Nida Solliday, pending on the size of the tractor,
gram with “When You’re Smiling” ards were won by Velma Lorenz, repaying their parents by obey-
Citizens Activity Center, Mount Ringgold Outdoor Alliance and closed with “Happy Trails to Naomi Hosfield, Bernard Craw- Marcy Crain and Cheryl Taylor, the size of the implement and soil
Ayr. monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at ing them and making them proud. served Saint Patrick’s Day dessert, conditions. With a partial drawbar
You.” Peggy Skarda accompanied ford and Betty Yates. A tote bag Third, Chinese parents believe that
Mount Ayr Chamber of Com- Iowa Roadhouse. the group on her chord organ. was won by Frances Davenport nuts, mints and drink. load, the fuel efficiency of a die-
merce will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Thursday, April 14 they know what is best for their sel engine is fairly forgiving if the
A special, “Back in the Saddle and Kathy Stammer won a water children and therefore override all
Iowa Roadhouse for dinner during Mount Ayr Lions will meet at 6 Again,” was provided by two bottle, both gifts from Area XIV Maloy Shamrocks operator will “shift up and throttle
the meeting. p.m. Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. of their children’s own desires and The Maloy Shamrocks met on back.”
gents, Bill Webb and George Agency on Aging. Ken Halm won preferences.”
Faith Lodge #179 A.F. & A.M. Waubonsie Memorial Center Hosfield, plus Peggy Skarda sang a bean pot and Bill Webb won March 27, 2011 at 4 p.m. Abbey “The first step to reduce fuel
Chinese parents care about their Schafer called the meeting to or- consumption is remembering to
meets at 8 p.m. at the Masonic meeting at 7 p.m. in Benton. “They Cut down the Old Pine glasses donated by Peggy Skarda. kids and would do anything for
Temple, Mount Ayr. Topaz Lodge #438 A.F. & A.M. Tree” as a solo. Naomi and George Winners of tin hangings were Di- der. Alyssa Johnson led the Pledge shift up to a higher gear and ease
them; it is just a different parenting of Allegiance. Caylie Hickman back on the throttle when the trac-
Wednesday, April 6 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Temple Hosfield danced to “The Anniver- anne Hulsebus, Marge Werner and style. “In a survey of 50 Western
Bag Day all day - thrift shop on Main Street in Kellerton. sary Waltz.” Marge Yashack. Margaret Wilkins, took roll call and there were 32 tor is only partially loaded,” said
American mothers and 48 Chinese members present answering the Mark Hanna, ISU Extension agri-
and tables only at the Ringgold Alcoholics Anonymous meet- All those with western attire Jeremy Monroe, Al Clough and immigrant mothers, almost 70 per-
who wanted to were asked to pa- Marlys McPherson each won a bag question, “Have you started a 4-H cultural engineer. “This technique
County Neighborhood Center. ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood cent of the Western mothers said project?” alone can easily improve fuel sav-
The Mount Ayr Public Library Center, Mount Ayr. rade around and show their stuff as of beans and Wilmoth Nichols, either that ‘stressing academic suc-
“Deep in the Heart of Texas” was Marge Perry, Barb Walters, Jake There were no minutes from ings by 10 percent.”
board will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the cess is not good for children’ or that the previous meeting read. Laura For more tips on tractor main-
played. At that time, judge Bonnie Daily and Mary Van Heeswyke ‘parents need to foster the idea that
Young got an opportunity to take each won kerchiefs. Davison gave the treasurer’s re- tenance from Hanna and other ISU
learning is fun.’ By contrast zero port. Hannah Glendenning made ag engineers, visit http://farmen-
Births Auxiliary to meet a look at all the attire worn. She The building looked quite fes- percent of the Chinese mothers
chose Nancy Yates to be the most tive in its western attire, so skill- a motion to approve the report and ergy.exnet.iastate.edu and register
felt the same way... .the vast ma- was seconded by Zach Murphy. for the upcoming Farm Energy
Saturday, April 2 authentic cowgirl in appearance fully provided and arranged by Sue jority of Chinese mothers said that Old business included the money- webinar scheduled for May 11.
The American Legion Auxiliary and Al Clough as the most authen- Richards and Turk Allen. they believe their children can be
tic cowboy. Special mention was Festivities closed with a pre- making project at the Pizza Ranch. The Farm Energy webinar and
will meet Saturday, April 2, at the ‘the best’ students, that ‘academic New business included talk of par- publications are part of a series of
Senior Activity Center in Mount given little Savannah McKnight sentation by another guest present, achievement reflects successful
and Jeremy Monroe. Flat Stanley. He was visiting the ticipating in food prep at the Unit- farm energy conservation and effi-
Ayr at 2 p.m. parenting’ and that if the children ed Baptist-Presbyterian church on ciency educational materials being
Marge Werner gave a reading meal site as a guest with Amanda did not excel at school, then there
written by Walt Main, a former Monroe, Kathy Stammer’s grand- April 19 and also discussion about developed through the ISU Farm
was ‘a problem’ and parents ‘were choosing t-shirts for the club. A Energy Initiative.
NWMSU alumni site participant. Ethel Campbell daughter. not doing their job.’”
shared two readings, one entitled new design was voted in by the The purpose is to increase farm-
plan social April 8 Studies indicate that “compared club members. Abbey Schafer mo- ers’ awareness of opportunities for
“A Farmer’s Wife” and the other, to Western parents, Chinese par-
“Deep in the Heart of Texas,” that Bloodmobile bus tioned to adjourn the meeting and improving efficient use of farm en-
Southern Iowa Chapter of ents spend approximately 10 times Hannah Jackson seconded it. ergy. The initiative also will help
Northwest Missouri State Univer- everyone got to act a part. to visit April 12 as long every day drilling academ-
Nancy Jarred shared a brief ac- Zach Murphy led the 4-H farmers and utility providers to
sity Alumni and Friends will have ic activities with their children.” It pledge. Presentations were made explore alternatives to reduce farm
Tripp Nathaniel Trammel their annual anniversary social in count of the site’s history acknowl- A bloodmobile visit to Mount
• Jamie and Amanda Trammel Ayr by the LifeServe Blood Cen- can’t be denied that Chinese par- by Paige Lynch, Elsie Schafer, energy demand and to improve
Mount Ayr on Friday, April 8. edging the present cook, Richard ents raise stereo-typically success-
of West Des Moines are the proud Larson, and the importance volun- ter, the organization that provides Caylie Hickman and Abbey Scha- overall profitability in a rapidly
The event will be held at Ram- ful kids, producing so many math fer. Snacks were brought by Scha- changing energy environment.
parents of a new son, Tripp Na- sey’s Supper Club starting with a teers have played through the years. blood products for Ringgold Coun-
thaniel Trammel, who was born at ty Hospital, will be held Tuesday, whizzes and music prodigies. fers, Lynches and Hickmans.
social at 6:30 p.m. A buffet meal She introduced special guests pres- New to the library: In paperback
2:19 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, ent, which included Steve Bolie, April 12. Caylie Hickman.
will start at 7 p.m. followed by a fiction: “L.A. Dead” and “Loiter- Secretary
2011, at the Iowa Methodist Medi- short program. executive director; Lily Ripperger, The bloodmobile bus will
ing With Intent” by Stuart Woods,
Lions Club moves
cal Center in Des Moines. Guest speakers will be Bev nutrition director, and Pam Stow, be parked on the south side of
Tripp weighed in at eight transportation director, all from the the Ringgold county courthouse “Killing Floor” by Lee Child and drop off box for
pounds, 11.2 ounces and was 20
Schenkel, dean of enrollment and
Area XIV Agency on Aging cen- square in Mount Ayr from 2:30 to “Comstock Cross Fire” by Gary Grandson battling glasses, hearing aids
Steve Sutton, director of alumni Franklin.
inches in length. relations. Special guest will be Dr. tral office. 5:30 p.m. that day. childhood cancer The Mount Ayr Lions Club has
Grandparents include Bob and
Teri Campbell of Mount Ayr and
Linda Trammel and Bob Decker of
John Jasinski, president of North-
west Missouri State University.
He has been in office for two years
Recognition was given to the
site council members -- Bonnie
Manders, Sharon Case, Marge
Generous volunteer blood do-
nors are the foundation of a stable
community blood supply, accord-
Clearfield Blake Wood, grandson of Jim
and Kathy Wood of Colfax, has
moved the location of their drop
off box for used glasses and hear-
Des Moines. Great-grandmother is
Margaret Campbell of Mount Ayr.
Tripp was welcomed home by
and is anxious to meet alumni and
friends around the nation.
Werner and Irma Johnston -- who
plan and help carry out all the ac-
ing to Christine Hayes, vice presi-
dent of communications for the Meal Site Ewing’s Sarcoma, a childhood
cancer.
Wood, who turned 15 in Febu-
ing aids.
The drop off box, which is an
old mail box, is now located at
Reservations are not needed, tivities at the site. blood center. rary, was diagnosed with the dis-
his two big brothers, Tyler and In fact, more than 38,000 vol- March 28 - On April 1 there CGI Foods in Mount Ayr.
but recommended by April 5 Recognition was given to Irma will be a white elephant gift ex- ease a year ago and chemotherapy
Kaden. and Neil Johnston, Ringgold coun- unteers are needed to give blood People should recognize that
by contacting Dennis Bunch at change for the April Fools party… was immediately started. the mail box is for these items and
bunchhardward@lenoxia.com ty’s representatives on the adviso- each day to ensure an adequate Jim Wood is originally from
blood supply for area hospitals and come early. not for mail, it was noted.
or 641-414-0058, Darin Goins ry board, and Larry Ford, Ringgold March 25 an Iowa Legal Aide Clearfield and the son of the late
Need Color Printing? county’s member on the board of patients. A newer box has been readied
at darin_goins@hotmail.com or program was conducted by Jennie Howard and Mabel Wood. Jim for this service and the old box has
From our color printer for short 816-260-7565 or Joan Jackson at directors. Members of the Ellston Eligible blood donors must be and Kathy Wood would appreci-
at least 16 years of age, weigh at about debt issues. been repainted and will be placed
joanjackson@iowatelecom.net or U.M.W. ladies group were recog- The Clearfield Meal Site is ate thoughts and prayers for their
runs to full-color glossy sales
nized and given a hand for all the least 120 pounds and be in general at the Mount Ayr American Legion
641-344-7905. open every Tuesday, Wednesday grandson. to collect used flags for the annual
sheets and brochures, check with
All Northwest alumni and birthday cakes they provided in good health. Cards may be sent to Blake
For more information or to and Friday. Call 641-336-2924 to flag burning ceremony where the
the Record-News for your needs. friends are welcome to come enjoy 2010. make reservations and to hear the Wood, 1274 South Goodrich
Steve Bolie presented a certifi- schedule an appointment to donate old flags are taken out of service.
Class reunion memory books too. an evening connecting with other menus. Street, Colfax, IA 50054.
Northwest friends. cate to George Hosfield recogniz- blood, call 800-287-4903.
Mount Ayr Record-News
day,
122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa
Phone 641-464-2440
RUBBER STAMPS
n g T u e s
Starti
We offer notary stamps, rubber stamps, ink
W to
pads, pre-inked stamps, refill ink and more.
CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU Mount Ayr Record-News, 464-2440.
2 2 , N E
March
with the Mount Ayr Record-News Classifieds
t y Salo n
au
Iris’ Be
Knights Of Columbus at
Lenten Fish Fry Aunt WELCOM
I NG
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Jennie’s l D o l e c heck
Parish Hall Household Hazardous Materials Sher y NG:
OFFERI
Friday, April 8 • 5:30 to 7 p.m. Attic s a n d U nderarms ails
Make our chores and What can we do now? g Leg lic N
SERVING: Alaskan Pollock, Baked Potatoes, projects easier, but they: Marilyn Saville ◆ Waxin Pedicures ◆ Acry ING!
TANN
� Read product labels carefully
ures ◆
◆ Manic OMIZED SPRAYnd Fridays
Macaroni and Cheese, � Require special care in � Dispose of unwanted
114 W. Madison, Mount Ayr
Ph. 641-464-2149
◆ CUST ys, Wednesdays nt.
Cole Slaw, Texas Toast, use and storage household hazardous Check out our website and blog: a
Drinks, Desserts � May contaminate land
4-0013
materials at your Regional www.auntjenniesattic.com
Tuesda intme
by appo ryl’s Cell) 641-23ine.org
www.auntjenniesattic.blogspot.com
and water resources Collection Center
All You 04 • (Sher • www.liquidsunsh
Search for Aunt Jennie’s
For more information contact your local solid waste 1-464-21
Attic on Facebook.
Can Eat agency or go to www.SafeSmartSolutions.org
REGULAR HOURS:
Call: 64 adison, Mount A y
603 E. M
Monday, noon - 5 p.m.;
Freewill Offerings Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Change Our Ways. Change Our World. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Mount Ayr Record-News 5
County Columns 2 p.m. at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Matt Swank attended the AAU lady observed her 98th birthday Thursday in Princeton, MO with visiting with Brian Terrell and Bet- Fuemmeler. Sunday night the Jea-
Senior Citizen Home in Grant City, MO. Charles, state wrestling meet Saturday in Saturday, March 26. Happy birth- daughter/sister, Daniel and Edna sy Keenan, left Tuesday to return neses ate supper in the home of
Becky and Ian Abarr called on Tim Des Moines in which Mitchel day wishes were extended to her Detweiler. They also took a tour of to Florida. Abby and Troy Hawk near Sheri-
Activity Center Jones and family in Grant City, Swank wrestled. also. Junior Detweiler’s new house and Joyce Weehler and Joan Jack- dan, MO.
MO Sunday afternoon. Mary (Oli- Matt Swank stayed in Des Two Ringgold county public greenhouse. son went to Winterset Wednesday Amon Hunt and Doris Over-
ver) Eighmy, also a former Red- Moines with his family. Mike, health nurses, Carol Galloway and Junior and Barbara Hershberger to attend the funeral of a cousin. holser visited various ones at the
ding resident, died Friday. The Matt, Shane and Mitchel Swank Sharla Norris, visited the meal site went to Augusta, WI last week. Greg and Amy Mobley attend- Clearview Home including Virgil
Abarrs also called on the Eighmy attended the garden tractor pull Friday and were available to check Levi and Rosa Miller and Mar- ed the Pheasant Forever Banquet Findley, Frank Dredge and Lois
family Sunday. Saturday evening. blood pressures for anyone who tha Yoder went to Jamesport, MO Friday evening. Ann Sobotka.
Dorothy Barber visited with Eva Sobotka was an overnight wished to have their’s checked. Friday to visit sisters, Lydia Dick- Wendell and Joan Jackson
Madalyn Meek in Grant City, MO guest of Patty and Wallace Sobot- erhof and the Dan Bontragers. Joe went to the Division II Elite Eight
Friday. She visited Colleen Saville
at Mount Ayr Health Care Center
ka Saturday night.
Karla and Jarred Larson visited Beaconsfield Keim, Rosa’s dad, came along
back to spend several weeks with
Women’s Basketball Tournament
in Saint Joseph, MO Tuesday night
Kellerton
Saturday morning and attended Sunday with Mary and Richard them. He is 94 and likes to garden and Wednesday night. They were Kathryn Still and Jan
the open house celebrating Theola Swank. and putter around. there to watch the Northwest Mis- Holmes • 783-2123
March 28 - Things were really Weeda’s birthday at the Heritage Daniel and Edna Detweiler and souri State University women’s
humming at the Activity Center Park community room Saturday Jonathon Detweiler of Princeton, team. The team got into the final
this week. Doug Still and his son
from Timberline Flooring came
afternoon. Tingley MO spent the weekend with par- four before losing Wednesday
Uva Stegman, Dakota and Ri- ents Eli Yoders, except Jonathon, night.
early Monday morning to lay the ley visited with Oney Brumfield he had other interests. Kathi Braby and Jane Buck at-
new flooring in the kitchen and the Saturday evening. Dalton Brum- Lizzie Bontrager, Ada Bontrag- tended a baby shower for Shawna
two bathrooms on the north end of field visited Oney Thursday. Loretta Rotert er, Lydianne Miller, Dena Beechy (Braby) Rolph Saturday. Cary,
the building. The Antiques Club, Mary and Morris Carpenter vis- 641-202-1236 and Emma, Lena and Mary Troyer Debbie and Taylor Braby of Saint
hosted by Helen Schardein, met in ited his aunt and uncle, Darrell and spent Wednesday with Edna Bon- Joseph, MO came Saturday. Deb-
the main room and were very gra- Doring Olson, in Sigourney Thurs- trager, helping with quilting. bie and Taylor accompanied Kathi March 28 - Looks like “Old Man
cious about being moved around March 21 (delayed) - Sympa- Winter” has reared his head one
day. thy is extended to the family of and Jane to the baby shower.
and in closer quarters. The steering Helen Combs, Lil Rinehart, Wendell Ray of Creston and more time. We woke up to snow
committee met Monday afternoon,
again in the main room. Because
Zack Rinehart, Bill and Patty
Naomi Bryant upon her passing.
The funeral was held at the Wat- Delphos Don Ray were supper guests of more than once this past week.
The sisters are certain spring is just
Wimer, Lavina Wimer of Mount son-Armstrong Funeral Home in Brian Terrell and Betsy Keenan.
there was a sealer put down on the Ayr and Jeff and Denise Kelly and The Maloy Shamrocks 4-H around the corner. They know they
seams that could not be walked on, March 28 - All April birthdays Mount Ayr with burial in the Grand
family of Afton were dinner guests will be celebrated at a party to be club met at the Waubonsie Center are truly ready!
the kitchen and both bathrooms River Cemetery. The Beaconsfield Kellerton is really in need of
at Kevin and Lori Wimer’s Sat- held at the meal site Friday, April United Methodist Women served in Benton Sunday afternoon. Wy-
were blocked off until Tuesday urday to celebrate Jacob Wimer’s att and Hannah Jackson, Laura and some first responders. This is an
around noon when everything was 1. Friday Singers will provide the lunch to the family.
12th birthday. Fran Frese was an entertainment. Amber Davison, Ashton and Al- important service in the communi-
completed. PEO met Monday eve- Eugene McAlexander reported ty. At this time there are only two
afternoon caller. Helen Combs Know who to blame for the .14 inches of rain Saturday night. yssa Johnson, Paige and PJ Lynch
ning at the Center with Cheryl Tay- visited Vera Combs at Mount Ayr and Maddie, Emma and Gracie persons. The community needs
lor hosting. Again, they were very snowfall? The snowbirds. Several Robert and Julia Smith of Du-
Health Care Center Sunday after- have returned home after wintering Mobley of the Maloy area attend- some young people to be willing
gracious about being in the main rant visited with Jim and Mary Ann to take the training and be able to
noon. south. Welcomed back this week at Smith over the weekend. They all Deb Roach • 785-2274 ed.
room in a smaller area because of Former Redding resident Gif- Donna Warin accompanied her keep this service in Kellerton. They
the kitchen appliances, coffee table the site were Harold Brown, Shir- attended the 50th wedding anniver-
ford Knapp of DeSota, KS died ley and Lee Brand, Darlene Mor- sisters to the Kenny Chesney con- work with the EMTs. There is a
and large island being there also. sary celebration for Bill and Nancy March 28 - Mr. and Mrs. Harold short training program required.
March 16. Tracee Knapp and sons gan and Pauline Murphy. Every- Daughton. Stephenson returned home Sunday cert at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday
They had 26 people at their meet- attended his funeral Saturday in night. Please contact Doug or LaDonna
ing. one loves to kid them but all sure Jim and Mary Ann Smith at- from Weslaco, TX. En route home
Overland Park, KS. David Knapp have missed them and are mighty Kathi Braby took her grand- Prime for further information.
Tuesday morning brought the tended funeral services for Naomi they visited relatives in Kansas The community was saddened
was a weekend visitor at Steve and glad to have them back. Bryant Saturday. City, MO. kids, Hattie and Holden Dukes, to
sewing/quilting group, again in the Tracee’s. Tracee, Lew and Reas the movies in Des Moines Sunday. to hear of the death of Gary Eas-
main room. Doug and his son fin- Everyone hopes Harold Brown Friday Emily Roepsch and sons Terry Son was a visitor Sunday
Knapp took part in the “Power mends quick. He came back with a She visited with Lafe and Laura ton this past week. Sympathy is
ished up by 11 a.m. Tuesday morn- Ryan and Justin of Des Moines evening of Mr. and Mrs. Harold extended to family and friends.
Climb” sponsored by the Ameri- broken arm. came and visited with her parents, Stephenson and helped them un- Dukes before the movie.
ing and the task began of putting can Lung Association Sunday in Visitors for lunch in the Richard Saturday visitors of Melvin and
everything back in the kitchen. The site got off to a big start last Eugene and Esther McAlexander. load and was a supper guest.
Des Moines. week. A belated birthday party was and Carole Davison home Sunday Judy Doolittle were Larry and Beth
They took care of the appliances The boys got out the lawn mower Visitors in the home of Jim Doolittle of Redding and Gary and
Louden and Calvin Main vis- held to celebrate the site’s 37th and tiller and changed the oil and and Debbie Roach were Becky were Robert, Julie, Laura and Am-
but the tables, chairs, coffee bar ited their grandparents, Ginny and ber Davison of Maloy, David and Kay Doolittle. Lorene Reed had
and island had to be put back in.... birthday Monday. One hundred replaced a belt on one of the mow- Caldwell and Gerri Uresk.
Bill Quick, over the weekend. and twenty-one people shared the Dianna Pederson and Mark and been staying with Melvin and Judy
and the dust from sanding the floor ers, getting them ready for spring. Jim and Debbie Roach went to for a short time and was able to
Shirley and Lee Brand visited festivities, which were rated a big They also did some yard work. Junction City, KS for the funeral Diane Thomsen of Maryville, MO,
before laying the new had to be with Betty and J.W. Robertson Jim, Brenda, Mikaela and Samuel move back to her apartment this
wiped off everything. All was done success by all. Anne, Kevin, Abbey and Ash- for Debbie’s mother, Pat Wertz.
Saturday afternoon. Gary Lambert Tuesday was back to normal. Jorgensen of Norwalk and Rod, week.
in time for bingo Tuesday after- leigh Moore of Chicago, IL came She passed away March 20. They Connie Smith and Donna Webb
was a Sunday afternoon caller of The band was present to entertain. Friday to visit with her parents, Ed returned home Friday evening. Darla and Levi Davison of Cosby,
noon. the Robertsons. MO. were in Des Moines for a doctor’s
With pitch playing Wednesday, Peggy Skarda was present to ac- and Loretta Rotert, for the week-
Naomi Shafer went with Bob company band members Wilmoth The Warin family went to a visit and some shopping Thursday.
dominoes Thursday, a family using
the Center Saturday and snack and
and Sheila Shafer to the music pro- Nichols, Harold Brown, Mary Jane
end. They left for home Sunday
evening. Maloy cattle show in Fort Dodge over Sandy Campbell assisted with
the Taste of Home cooking school
gram at the United Baptist-Presby- Narigon, Norma and Bill Webb –––––––––––––––––– the weekend. Katelyn and Megan
game night Sunday evening, ev- terian Church Sunday evening. Joan Jackson • 785-2210 showed their heifers. in Osceola Monday. She reported
eryone was certainly busy. Some and Marge and Dave Patch. Pinkie March 28 - Eugene McAlexan-
Laura, Peter and Anna and John Cline were proud to have Liz Lynch accompanied Lorene it was well attended and very good.
weeks are like that, busy as can be, der reported that they received two Stacey Foland of Ohio visited this
Shervheim were in Des Moines Mount Ayr’s cook, Rose Miller, as and one-half inches of snow Thurs- Reasoner and Dorothy Main to
but they all even out in the end as for the Teen Pact meeting Mon- lunch Monday with the Classy 40. past week with Sandy and other
they have some slower weeks at their guest. day evening and Friday morning,
day through Friday. Nathan Then came Friday. It was an- They met others from the class at family and with her sister, Cheriè
times. It is good to see the Center which melted to .30 of moisture. Foland, who remains a patient at
Shervheim attended Friday. Melin- other big, fun day. Those at the site Tom Rotert of Creston visited Rumors for fun and visiting.
used as much as it is, though. da Shervheim and Bobbi Bainum Iowa Methodist Medical Center in
The Activity Center has had celebrated again. The site hosted a with his parents, Ed and Loretta
attended the 4-H leaders meeting special 90 party for Maxine Wer- Des Moines.
Rotert, Tuesday afternoon.
people stopping by about the New
York trip all week. Some visited
Tuesday evening at the Extension
office in Mount Ayr.
ner. The Friday Singers provided Friday night Jim Smith helped Hickory Dean and Rose Fugate were
shoppers in Lamoni Saturday.
to see the Center and meet people half of the day’s program. Darlene with the Pheasants Forever banquet Ed and Colleen Minnick went
who were setting up the trip. Phone
Sharon and Dale Walkup, An-
nabel Walkup and James Walkup
Morgan was back as their accom-
panist while Marge Werner served
in Mount Ayr. March 28 - Congratulations to
Jensen Stewart. She was one of
Grove to Terrible’s Casino Friday night
calls are still coming in about the Jim and Mary Ann Smith at- and attended the Joey and Rory
went to Diagonal Sunday afternoon as director. Others present includ- tended funeral services for Tom five Mount Ayr basketball players
trip so the word is really getting to visit Ann and Darrin Schlapia concert. Monday evening Col-
out. ed Iona Triggs, Wilmoth Nichols, Miller at Blockton Saturday. to be named KAAN radio all-stars.
and their new baby, Adrian. An- Mary Jane Narigon, Harold Brown, leen and Nici Minnick attended
Mike Gregory, hearing spe- Phyllis Manning has been stay- A dinner to honor these athletes the Taste of Home cooking school
nabel went to Tom Miller’s funeral Norma and Bill Webb, Darlene and ing in Des Moines with her daugh- was held in Trenton, MO Sunday
cialist, was at the Activity Center Saturday in Blockton. which was held at Terrible’s Ca-
Thursday, March 24. Mike is at Don Wimmer and Marge and Dave ter, Jan, after undergoing shoulder evening. Neil and Jill Weehler at-
Darlene Bear visited Don Bear Patch. Maxine Werner was escort- sino in Osceola.
the Center the second and fourth surgery. tended the dinner with Jensen. David and Connie Holmes
and Nova Giles at Mount Ayr ed forth and seated up front. Nancy Ed and Loretta Rotert traveled to Jensen, along with two other team- Rose James • 464-2630
Thursdays of the month from 9:30 Health Care Center Friday. Jacque called their sisters, Jan Holmes and
to 11 a.m. for walk-ins. Stop by Jarred was privileged to crown her Hudson Friday afternoon and spent mates, have received the honor of
and Art Davis of Weeping Water, with a special 90 crown made by March 28 - The community Kathryn Still, last Tuesday. They
and see him if you need batteries the weekend with their daughter’s having been chosen for the Iowa had heard on their news in Minne-
NE were Sunday visitors at Dar- Karon Naomi. Two poems were Basketball Coaches Associa- was saddened the past week with
or tubes for your hearing aid or if family, Russ, Kathy, Rene, Reese, the death of Gary Hensley. Prayers sota about the storms in southern
lene Bear’s. Lucas Angus was also shared, one by her sister-in-law, Ridge, Rylan and Kateri Van Daele. tion all-region team. Their coach,
you would like to have your hear- a Sunday visitor. and condolences go out to the fam- Iowa and wanted to be sure ev-
ing checked to see if hearing aids Marge Werner, and one by great- Saturday evening they attended the Thad Streit, was named Region 7
Bobbi Bainum visited Jubal grandson Race Kelly. Great-grand- ily. eryone was okay. They are having
could help you. kids’ Easter program for the Cedar coach of the year. The girls and much flooding with the melting of
Hunt at the Ringgold County Hos- daughter Ashley Ingram favored their coach will be participating in After being closed for the win-
The world heard that Elizabeth Falls Home Schoolers’ group. ter, Hickory Grove Advent Chris- the snow up there. Both are well
pital Saturday and Sunday. Bobbi with a song. Peggy Skarda accom- games in Cedar Rapids on April 3.
Taylor passed away last week also. and Opal Hunt visited with Lena tian Church will be open for wor- and still working, even though
panied Dave Patch as he sang “I Several from the community
At the Activity Center they have
two large print books, both biog-
Hunt and Lisa Hargrave and sons Want a Girl” and Fred Sherer sang Down Redding Way attended the visitation and funeral ship services this Sunday, April 3.
Friday night Rod and Stacy
retired. Dave volunteers with the
local police department, working
Sunday afternoon in Grant City, “The Spirit Song.” service for Tom Miller Friday eve-
raphies, about Miss Taylor. Stop MO. Snowball Hanks, David Hunt Shields joined members of their on cold cases, doing computer fo-
by and check these out and find Daughter Nancy Kelly intro- ning and Saturday.
and Michael Bainum went to Al- duced family present. They in- family for a birthday celebration in rensics and Connie volunteers at
out about how she became a movie David and Nancy Lynch took the local hospital in the business
lendale, MO for breakfast Sunday cluded her son-in-law, Mike Kelly; their grandchildren, Paige and P.J., Bethany, MO. The celebration was
star, her many marriages, her mov- morning. Bernie Rothman, Chaz in honor of their granddaughter, department, as well as serving as
ies and her humanitarian works. granddaughter, Julie Ingram; great- out to eat Saturday night.
Abarr and Snowball Hanks were grandchildren, Ashley Ingram and Hope Whittington’s eighth birth- mayor of their community.
They have other great books to Mervyn and Alice Husband vis- Debbie Holmes was a supper
Sunday afternoon visitors of Bai- Race Kelly; sister-in-law, Marge ited with Brian Terrell and Betsy day. The family had supper at a
borrow also, so stop by and visit. nums. local restaurant and then were at guest of Jan Holmes and Kathryn
DON’T FORGET – Friday, Werner, and her daughter-in-law, Keenan Tuesday afternoon.
Ann Werner and family and Bon- the roller rink enjoying an evening Still Wednesday evening before
April 1, at 10 a.m., is the first day Jensen Stewart was one of the church and helped Jan celebrate
nie Larson and Matt; sister-in-law actors in the play presented by the of skating. Aaron Shields attended
of “Keepin’ Me Fit,” exercises for her birthday. Jan and Kathryn were
seniors to keep them in the best Benton and brother-in-law, Carol and Dean
Bryan and their son, Mike Bryan.
drama department at the school. the Pheasant Forever banquet that
evening in Mount Ayr. Saturday shoppers in Mount Ayr Friday.
shape for getting around in their March 28 - Oh, springtime, The play was presented Friday and Ronche, Katie, Cassie and Jesse
Mary Swank • 785-2205 Being a retired school teacher, sev- Saturday nights and attended by night the Shieldses enjoyed supper
homes, walking and driving. Crys- sunshine and breezy days -- where and bowling with Ed and Chrystal Still were supper guests of Jan and
tal Storhoff will be leading these eral teachers who taught school have you gone? Everyone looks several from the Maloy commu-
when she did, bus driver, several Wehling of Arizona. Kathryn Sunday evening and cel-
exercises. Come in and check these forward to your return again, be- nity. ebrated Ronche’s birthday.
students she taught were present Tim, Mel and Lauren Burton Charlie and Vickie Jeanes were
out. fore too long. Hopefully the early in Saint Joseph, MO Friday night
Friday, April 8, is the first round plus a host of friends. Program planted garden will survive the enjoyed the Shrine Circus in Des
closed with all wishing Maxine Moines Saturday. They stayed enjoying supper at the Hoof and CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU
table discussion and those at the cold 25 degrees and snow. Time Horn restaurant with Joe and Nora with the Mount Ayr Record-News Classifieds
Center hope you will be on hand to a happy birthday. Ice cream and will tell. overnight and did some shopping.
help them figure out the “future for cake was enjoyed due to the gener- Ivan Schrocks of Chetek, WI Veronica Mecko, who had been
senior citizens in Ringgold coun- osity of Nancy Kelly. This special spent a day with a sister, Emma
ty.” They’ll have lots of discussion day sure meant a lot to Maxine. and Jonas Bontrager and family,
and probably a lot of laughs, too. The site was glad to be part of this and daughter Delilah, who had
Come in and be a part of aging ac- March 28 - Patty Stark visited celebration. been helping along at her aunt’s
tively in the community! Tuesday afternoon with Patty So- This day was important to an- house, went along home.
botka. other dear lady, Lela Dukes, who Eli, Lydia and Katie Yoder, Mrs.
Jacque Sobotka and Ronnie was present with her granddaugh- Junior Kauffman and Rosemary
Redding and Jacob visited Wednesday with ter, Brenda Butchko. This dear and Mrs. Aaron Troyer spent last Matching Grant
Patty and Wallace Sobotka.
Mike and Nancy Gepner and Challenge from The
Mary Gepner ate lunch together THE EAGLES NEST Feinstein Foundation
Friday at Jamie’s Coffee Mill and
Deli. AT SUN VALLEY LAKE www.feinsteinfoundation.org
Mike, Malinda, Shane and 3076 130th Street, Ellston, Iowa
Mitchel Swank, Joan and Don Ph. 515-975-6040 March 1, 2011
Stringham and Jamie Stringham Immaculate View Home • $229,000
spent the weekend in Des Moines. Saturday, to April 30, 2011
3,200 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge machine shed/
Nonperishable food or
Bobbi Bainum • 767-5211
Friday night they attended a wres-
tling meet that Shane wrestled in.
April 2 non-food items needed!
garage. Super nice large property on edge of town.
Saturday they attended the AAU Maurie Goode
March 28 - Eunice (Sheumaker) state wrestling meet in which and Country • 603 E. Jackson • $45,000 JUST SOLD
Jones, a former Redding resident, Mitchel wrestled. • 205 Shellway Drive • SOLD
died Friday, March 25. Her funeral Gentlemen
Mary and Junior Swank and
will be held Tuesday, March 29, at with speical guest • 204 Shellway Drive • SOLD
Roxanne Gregg
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. • 288-Acre Farm in Athens Township • SOLD
• 298-Acre Farm in Poe Township • SOLD
School
Senior Spotlights
STUDENT AYR
Little Raider
preschool awaits
describe herself. She says she feels The most influential person in legislative action
that she is always in a cheerful his life is Coach Lambert because The Mount Ayr Community 4+
A Publication of the Publications Classes at Mount Ayr Community High School mood and she likes to be on the “he always looks out for me, and preschool and Matura Head Start,
of the Week
to freak out over tiny things a ing him because he always tries to years to provide a preschool for all
lot, which then adds more stress. get the job done. The best advice four-year-olds.
BY ANNIE UHLENKAMP which is the most common, rough- Gillespie states, “It is still a work he has ever received is to choose The future of the effort is up
On Tuesday, March 22, Mount ly one pint of blood is taken out. in progress, but I don’t think I’ll the difficult right over the easy in the air, however, awaiting deci-
Ayr Community high school stu- Once a pint is filled, the donor is BY JORDAN CLYMER ever be stress free!” wrong.
If a movie were going to be sions from the state legislature.
dents finally had a legitimate rea- taken to a “rest area” where they Her future plans are to attend The cooperative effort on the lo-
son to get out of class. are given more water and a snack made about you, who would you the University of Iowa to major in
want to be the movie star, starring cal level has provided many oppor-
Word of
The Blood Center of Iowa came to keep their blood sugar and other pharmacy. tunities for four-year-old children
to MACHS and took donations essentials at a healthy level. The your character?
Elisha Doubleday answered El- to come together and strengthen
from about 45 students and fac- entire process usually takes about social, cognitive and motor skills.
len Page from Juno, since we are
the Week
ulty members who had previously an hour. The voluntary preschool has
signed up for the blood drive. More I asked students who donated both pregnant in high school.
Dylan Doman answered Will helped provide the following:
people were signed up, but found why they do what they do. Johnnie -- Problem solving, caring/
they could not donate because of Veatch answered, “I’ve seen a lot Smith. Dylan believes he is of
African descent. Megan Double- empathy and overall social crite-
health problems with their blood, of accidents, and I know how giv- BY MELISSA HAVEMAN ria for life are practiced, enabling
such as high heart rate, low red ing blood can save people.” Joey day answered Reese Witherspoon, The word for the week was
because her favorite candy is Re- the students to voice their needs,
blood cell count or low iron. Taylor simply replied, “It’s for the Brittni Gillespie bathyscaphe -- a navigable sub- explore different problem-solving
The procedure for donating best!” eses. Brittni Dawn Gillespie is the mersible ship for deep-sea explora-
Cody Stackhouse requested techniques and learn to play and
is actually quite simple. A donor Then I asked students who could daughter of Tim and Rhonda tion having a spherical watertight cooperate in a group.
receives an information packet, donate, but chose not to, why they Jackie Chan, so he could do some Gillespie of Mount Ayr. Brittni has cabin attached to its underside.
flips. Johanna Scott picked Lucy -- Cognitive skills emerge as
health questionnaire and bottle of wouldn’t step up. A Student Coun- a younger sister, Cheyenne. Here are some of the student letters, letter sounds, shapes, col-
water upon arrival. After reading cil member, who wished to remain Liu, since she is a good-looking Activities that Gillespie has guesses:
Asian, and was in Charlie’s An- ors, creativity and imagination are
through the material (which states anonymous, said, “It seems scary! participated in during high school Logan Wimer -- A fish item. repeatedly explored.
the risks of donation, exactly what I don’t like the thought of maybe gels. are drama (four years), cross coun- Hagan Willis -- Soap.
Dusty Lyden choose Will Fer- -- Large and small motor play is
happens in the process, etc.) the feeling queasy or like I’m going try (four years), track (four years), Noah Larson -- A boat. necessary to strengthen muscles as
donor is escorted to a private table to pass out. I feel bad, but it just rell solely because of his well- cheerleading (three years), SADD Leah Klejch -- A fish bite.
complimented pants. Mr. Gregg new writing skills and more coor-
where a Blood Center staff mem- freaks me out.” (three years), speech (one year) Maddi Hosfield -- A profane dination is developed as the child
ber takes their temperature, blood Another student said it was answered that he would choose and FCA (two years). word.
Zach Galifianakis, with reasoning progresses.
pressure and a small blood sample simply a phobia of needles that She has lettered in cross coun- Josh Fernandez -- Scabs in the This puts all four-year-olds in a
to check for anemia. was holding him back. unknown. try all four years, track for two bath.
Ariel Dickerson chooses Jenni- place where they all have similar
If the donor is healthy enough, For readers of this article who years (so far), cheerleading for Dusty Lyden -- Skin disease. experiences before they start their
they are taken to a chair and asked haven’t donated blood before, con- fer Lopez from her many compli- three years, drama for three years, Kylee Klommhaus -- Infection
ments of being her double. Mrs. David Showalter “formal” schooling in the kinder-
which arm they would like to do- sider this: one pint of blood can perfect attendance her junior year, on your feet. garten through 12th grade system.
nate from. The staff member swabs save up to three lives at a time, Triggs decided she would like she made Iowa All-Star Cheer- BY MATT SOBOTKA Levi Stark -- Disease.
Kathy Bates from her award win- David Showalter is the son of At this point in time, the state
the donors’ arm with iodine and and someone in the hospital needs leading Squad in 2011 and was an There was one student who legislature is working on a bill for
marks the vein, then inserts the blood every two seconds. Some 38 ning performance in “Water Boy.” All-American Elite Cheerleader in Delwyn and Marcia Showalter of guessed it right. It was Maggie
Mrs. Mobley picked Kirstie Alley Mount Ayr and has one brother, the future of preschool and collab-
needle. percent of Americans are eligible 2009-2010. Jennett with the guess of subma- orative efforts of the Mount Ayr 4+
For a whole blood donation, to donate, but of those, only 10 for her character, since she has her Gillespie has many favor- Daniel. rine. voluntary preschool cannot move
The happenings
percent donate annually. There is way of saying what she thinks. ites including Cheez-its for food, Throughout high school Show-
Mr. Lambert answered that he alter has been very active. He has forward until the legislation is set.
no substitute for human blood. “Spongebob Squarepants” for TV
Useless Facts
The Mount Ayr Community el-
in alternative There will be no more blood would like Vince Vaughn, since show, and “Despicable Me” for her been in football, basketball, base-
he is a classy actor. And Cody ball, drama and student council ementary school is working with
drives at the high school until this favorite movie. Her favorite thing its partners to make sure the best
school at MAC fall, but for people who are inter- Doolittle chooses Mark Walberg to wear is jeans and she drives a for four years. He has also been
for his strong jaw line. involved in FTA, NHS, golf and possible decision is made regard-
ested in donating, the Red Cross ’05 Pontiac GXP. She says she’s BY COLTON BOLLES ing the programs.
BY JORDYN GROSE bloodmobile comes to Mount Ayr still a kid inside. track during his high school days.
MACHS golfers Showalter has been named first Cat’s urine glows under a black As soon as the state government
In an interview with Mr. Mike every eight weeks. Her most favorite part of high light. makes it decisions on the bill, the
school was her last year in cross team all-district twice in football
What’s happening begin practice
Still I asked him questions about Ninety million people survive preschool will be administered ac-
the alternative school. country. Instead of taking it real along with a second team all-dis-
trict honor. He has been on the sec- on less than $75 a year. cording to the rules and regulations
seriously, Stephani Brown and her-
in Ms. Taglauer’s BY
I didn’t know much about it so I Most elephants weigh less than the state has set.
was really curious to figure out just ALLIE KNAPP self jogged through the whole meet ond team all-conference baseball
The Raider and Raiderette golf team and academic all-conference the tongue of the blue whale. Anyone with questions about
and when finishing they held hands
ag classroom?
what happened in his classroom. Bees have five eyes. There are next year’s 4+ voluntary program
My first question for Mr. Still of teams are coached by Scott Giles. and finished together. and all-district.
The golfers started practice this Showalter is the student council three small eyes on the top of a are invited to call Lynne Wal-
course was, “Who is enrolled in Gillepsie says, “Instead of com- bee’s head and two larger ones in lace at 464-0539, Brenda Ad-
BY ALYSSA ADAMS Monday in preparation for their peting for state, we figured we’d president, drama club vice-presi-
the alternative school?” Courtney Taglauer has been a front. ams at 464-3385 or Head Start at
The people enrolled are Pete first meet, which will be held at the make it fun, especially since it was dent, homecoming king and Arron
teacher for two years. She was re- Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club Eilberts Service Award winner. You burn more calories sleep- 464-3107.
Larsen, Shelby Wambold, Bran- out last meet. We had a blast, but ing than you do watching televi-
cently employed to the Mount Ayr on April 7 at 4 p.m. will definitely miss it!” His favorite food is tacos, fa-
don Majors, Jared Munyon, Austin Community staff at the start of this sion.
Steinbach (who just started Mon- The Raiderette golf team in- The most influential person in vorite show is “Glory Days” and Need A Gift Idea?
year. cludes: seniors – Molly Budach, his favorite vehicle is a ’92 Dodge Tigers have striped skin, not
day) and Charity Roach. Charlie her life is her mom. She says, “I just striped fur. The Mount Ayr Record-News is like
This school year she teaches Allie Knapp, Jordyn Grose, Jo- can tell her anything and she al- Dakota. His favorite movie is
Schuster and Ashley Welton were around 60 different students rang- A goldfish has a memory span a weekly letter from home to keep
also enrolled, but have already hanna Scott, Annie Uhlenkamp, ways knows what to say. She is my “Forever Strong” and he likes Nike
ing from eighth graders to seniors. Shannon Fox and Ariel Dickerson; clothing the best. He also likes hip of three seconds. up with all the news of
graduated. best friend. We always have our There are four cars and 10 light-
When asked what her favorite junior – Shelby Wambold; sopho- talks before bedtime, which I will hop music. Ringgold County.
The alternative program is very thing about teaching is, she an- posts on the back of a $10 bill.
important and we are lucky to have mores – Logan Wimer, Caitlin definitely miss when I leave for His most memorable moment
swers by saying, “Everyday is dif- Giles and Jena James, and fresh- from high school was homecom- There are 336 dimples on a reg-
it. It gives students in difficult sit- college, but I know she will always ulation golf ball.
uations the option to go to school a
ferent and also she likes being able man – Allison Wallace. be there supporting me through ing of his senior year. He plans to Mount Ayr Record-News
to teach a large variety of materi- The Raider golf team includes: attend the University of Iowa and The first product to have a bar
half-day to get an education while anything!” code was Wrigley’s gum. 122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa
als.” seniors – Jake Glendenning and Bubbly is the way she would major in journalism.
still working if they need to. Also, Ms. Taglauer teaches the fol-
for students who do not excel in Jordan Klejch; junior – Joey
lowing classes Ag I, Ag II, Ag III, Taylor, and freshmen – Dawson
the classroom, it gives them a sec-
ond option to succeed.
Ag IV and her exploratory class Knapp, Quency Vos, Seth Leonard Kelly Tire and Exhaust 1 2
that are all the eighth graders. and Trevor Shelley.
Next I wanted to know what
was going on in his classroom. He
In her exploratory classes they Coach Giles has high expecta- Mount Ayr Community School MENU
Popcorn Chicken
ACTIVITIES
6:30 P.M. Pride of So. Iowa
are currently learning what agri- tions for the season. He expects
Menu and Calendar
OR Tomato Soup and Sr. All-Star game
explained that last year they started culture is.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (East vs. West)
April 2011
an online program for the students each player to improve his or her @ Wayne HS in Corydon
In Ag I they are learning about golf skills throughout the season. ACTIVITIES
called Odyssey Ware. It puts all of trees and nursery crops. 4:30 P.M.
Giles says that, of course, he would
East vs. West (Phelps, Bu-
the individual’s classes online and In Ag II they are working in the
B TR @ Winterset dach, Showalter, Sobotka,
lets them work at their own pace. like to win each of the meets. Bolles, Overholtzer)
shop. He hopes to place in the top Proceeds of All-Star game
Still is in charge of each class In Ag III the students are learn- three at the conference meet and
go this year to Prairie Trails
for the students and helps them ing about Ag sales and marketing.
Aquatic Center
when they need it. If the student place first or second at sectionals.
In Ag IV they are learning about Good luck to Coach Giles and
needs extra help, he gets them in Ag economics. Currently many of
touch with a teacher in that spe- all MACHS golfers on their up- 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
these students are prepping for coming season!
cialty. state competitions through FFA. MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU
As far as discipline and atten- Ms. Taglauer feels she has made Barbecued Pork Chicken and Noodles Over Ribs OR Stir Fry Ham and Cheese OR Pizza OR
dance go, Mr. Still is completely this school year successful and is
COLOR COPIES are available at the Mount Ayr OR Tater Tot Casserole Potatoes and Hot Rolls OR Lasagna Potato Soup ACTIVITIES
HS Jr./Sr. Prom
in charge. He has to make the
Swedish Meatballs ACTIVITIES
Record-News. We can repair and duplicate your
looking forward to continue doing ACTIVITIES Map Testing (April 4 - 8) ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
tough calls and handle things on that next year.
color or black and white photos too. Map Testing (April 4 - 8) ACTIVITIES Map Testing (April 4 - 8) Map Testing (April 4 - 8)
his own. 6:00 P.M. FFA Parent/
Map Testing (April 4 - 8) Seminar - SADD Meeting
Mr. Still has done an excellent Member Banquet in com- Seminar - FFA Meeting 4:00 P.M. Golf (H) MSM/
job with the alternative students mons and auditorium SEW
and continues to keep them achiev- 4:30 P.M. B TR @ Afton
G TR @Clarinda
5:00 P.M.
ing their goals. B TR @ Clarke
G TR @ Truro
What’s happening in 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Mr. Giles’s room? Rugged! Motorola Quantico
MENU
Hamburger and French
MENU
Sausage Gravy Over
MENU
Walking Taco OR Stew
MENU
Pork Fritters OR
Cheesy Potatoes
MENU
Chicken Pattie
BY SHANNON FOX Fries OR Beanie Weanies Biscuit OR Meatloaf ACTIVITIES OR Macaroni and Cheese
Students in Mr. Scott Giles’ vo- ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Seminar - Drama Club
cational classes are keeping busy. Board of Directors Meeting TSA Spring Conference to Meeting ACTIVITIES
FFA State Leadership
His seventh grade Gateway to
Adventureland Inn FFA State Leadership Convention in Des Moines
Technology class has been work- ZZZFKDWPRELOLW\FRP TSA Spring Conference to
Adventureland Inn Seminar - FCCLA Meeting
Convention in Des Moines
4:00 P.M.
ing on and studying the building of &HUWDLQUHVWULFWLRQVDSSO\VHHVWRUHIRUGHWDLOV
4:30 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Golf (H) Leon
mechanisms.
MS TR @ Osceola Golf (H) with Wayne 5:00 P.M.
His eighth grade Gateway to 5:00 P.M.
G TR @ Creston
5:00 P.M.
B TR @ Chariton
B TR @ Clarke
G TR @ Shenandoah
Technology class has been learn-
ing how to draw geometric shapes 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
using the program ‘Inventor.’
The Introduction to Technology MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU
classes have been building model Burrito OR Beef Stroganoff Turkey and Noodles Over Ravioli/Meat Hot Dog OR Chili Popcorn Shrimp
scale trusses. ACTIVITIES
Potatoes and Hot Rolls
OR Ham Loaf
OR Tater Tot Casserole
ACTIVITIES
OR Spaghetti
His basic auto classes have been 4:00 P.M. ACTIVITIES
MID-TERM ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
studying lubrication and cooling Golf with CD/I-35 @TBD Seminar - TSA Meeting Seminar - NHS Meeting Drake Relays Drake Relays
systems in vehicles. 7:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Drake Relays 1:05/1:10 P.M. Senior Citizens Prom
The Introduction to engineering K-4th gr. Vocal Spring Golf @ Afton
5:00 P.M.
Early Dismissal - Staff Sidney Rodeo
design class is just finishing up on
Concert @ elementary 4:15 P.M. Development
403 E. South Street, Mount Ayr B TR @ MSM
Rebel Raider Relays
a design project. Ph. 641-464-3821
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5:00 P.M.
G TR @ Corning Good Friday
Finally his metals class has Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. B TR @ Red Oak
been working on their own indi- Mount Ayr Retail Store www.farmerscoopco.com
vidual projects. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU
Hamburgers and Cream Chicken Over Spicy Chicken Hoagies OR Stew HS - Cookout/
Potato Wedge Biscuit OR Barbecued OR Lasagna Elementary - Pizza OR ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY BUFFET
5:30 P.M. MS POI TR @ Greenfield
5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. IT - Olympics
Merrill Perry Band Supper G TR @ Chariton
and Concert B TR @ Bondurant
5:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. Golf (H) Lenox
Raider Relays G TR @ Osceola
Seminar - Student Council Seminar - P/S Advisory 4:45 P.M.
Meeting Meeting G TR @ Bedford
“Homemade food like Grandma used to make”
JEFF QUICK
OP E N S U NDAYS – 10: 30 a.m. - 1:30 p . m. HIGHWAY 169
REDDING, IOWA 50860
News
FSA emergency
loans available
after snow storm
Farm operators who have suf-
fered major forage or crop produc-
PUBLIC AUCTION
LOCATION: 401 N Grant Street (1 block west of the high school) Mount Ayr, Iowa
tion physical losses caused by se-
vere winter storm and snow storm
from January 31 through Febru-
ary 5, 2011 may be eligible for an
Saturday, April 2, 2011 • 10:00 a.m.
emergency loan.
Applications for assistance HOUSEHOLD GOODS
should be completed at the Ring- 30” Whirlpool self-cleaning electric range, Whirlpool automatic washer and dryer, usual pots,
gold county office located at 1201 pans, cooking utensils, set of Corelleware, electric waffle iron, Proctor Silex toaster oven, electric
E. South Street in Mount Ayr.
The Farm Service Agency may baseboard heater, round dining room table with (6) matching chairs, wicker love seat, coffee table
make emergency loans to eligible and (2) chairs, lots of plant stands, round end table, paper shredder, roll-top computer desk, Hello to
family farmers which will enable computer and color printer, 2-drawer file cabinet, metal desk with wood top, swivel desk chair, Making Life Great.
them to return to their normal op- matching pair of glider rockers that recline, matching ottomans, pair of matching floor lamps
erations if they sustained qualify-
ing losses resulting from natural (leaded glass), single floor lamp with leaded-type shade, Dyson vacuum sweeper, matching chest of
disasters. drawers, dresser, headboard (no frame), twin beds with springs and mattress made as one king-sized
Physical loss loans may be bed, Christmas decorations, (10) boxes mini lights – never opened, oak chair with wicker bottom,
made to eligible farmers to enable RCA 13” ColorTrac TV with remote, entertainment center, RCA TV and VCR, round vanity
them to repair or replace damaged
or destroyed physical property es- mirror, 3-sided curio cabinet, fans, vaporizer, Optima vacuum sweeper, Oreck carpet cleaner,
sential to the success of the farm- Urban rebounder exercise unit, Whiskey barrel furniture (round table with (4) chairs on casters,
ing operation. Examples of prop- coffee table, recliner, davenport), (3) hall trees, folding screens, (2) bar stools, various lamps.
erty commonly affected include Yard and garden tools, garden hoses, lawn cart, bird feeders, (4) wheelbarrows, 10-gallon shop
essential farm buildings, fixtures
to the real estate, livestock or loss vac, electric weed eater, drafting table, toolbox, various assortment of tools, air compressor, power
to planted or unplanted crops. washer, Black and Decker jig saw, (2) electric drills, power hand-held sander, patio-type table with
The actual physical loss for de- (4) chairs, rocking love seat, fire pit with table and (4) chairs, gazebo, rocking chairs with snack
stroyed crops is the cost of cleaning
debris, preparing and for replant- table, yard fountain, Chimney fireplace, 2-seat yard lounger, park bench, JD cooler, JD
ing, seed, fertilizer and other ex- thermometer, electric ice cream freezer.
penses necessary to reestablish the WOOD CARVINGS: 3’ wood eagle, coon welcome, 5 1/2’ wood eagle, 2’ wood eagle.
crops. The applicant must provide
an itemized list of all the claimed ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES
expenses incurred. Oak secretary, 2-drawer wood file cabinet, medium-sized curved-top trunk with tray, small
Applicants must be unable
to obtain credit from other usual child’s flat-top trunk, child’s wooden rocker, David Dakota quartz mantel clock with Westminster
sources to qualify for the Farm chime, standing hall tree (marble-top with frosted mirror), (2) old country school desks (small
Service Agency Farm Loan Pro- youth-sized), (20) MOL nativity sets, several music boxes, Gone with the Wind lamp (electrified).
gram assistance. The interest rate Three sets of silverware, honey press, Bell Dairy bottle caps from Mount Ayr, set of Bell Dairy With a Great Western Bank Home Equity
for the emergency loans is 3.75
percent. Each applicant applying milk jars, blue green fruit jars, 1940s child’s doll furniture, antique utensils, green and gold Line of Credit (HELOC), you can:
for credit will be given equal con- Depression glass, Bavaria, Germany and Austria plates.
sideration without regard to race, Horse collars, neck yokes, Thresher Fellowship and Feast picture, windmill picture, Red Ryder
creed, color, marital status or na- BB gun, (6) wooden pulleys, old 1910 postcards - never used, hair clip - patent 1880, dasher churn, UHPRGHO\RXUKRPH
tional origin.
Most of the disaster loans may small milk can, Marine blanket, lanterns, glass doorknobs, parking meters, cistern pump, (2) grist SD\FROOHJHWXLWLRQH[SHQVHV
FRQVROLGDWHKLJKHULQWHUHVWGHEW
be for up to seven years however, if mills, (2) cast iron kettles, 1920 school books, stamp collection book, sadirons, cast iron cornbread
3.75%
IURPFUHGLWFDUGV 5DWHVDV
the loan is secured only on crops, it pan – 1870, hatchet, tin lunch pale, tin dinner plate, tin cup, Rayo No. 8 waffle iron, wooden bowl, SXUFKDVHDQHZFDURUERDW
must be repaid when the next crop wood butter paddles, wood potato masher, pewter bowls, universal food chopper No. 2, metal
ORZDV
year’s income is received. Loans 9DULDEOH$35
to replace fixtures to the real estate matchbox, church plates, cast bell, Brownie box cameras, Structo toy truck, hydraulic dumper, ,W·VDIIRUGDEOH³ORZFRPSHWLWLYHUDWH
,W·VFRQYHQLHQW³DFFHVVIXQGVZKHQ\RXQHHGWKHP
may be scheduled for repayment metal truck, Tonka road grader, jeep, Harley Davidson trucker. ,W·VVPDUW³LQWHUHVWPD\EHWD[GHGXFWLEOH1
up to 40 years. TERMS: Cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible in case of ,W·VVLPSOH³MXVWZULWHDFKHFN
The final date for making appli-
cations is November 23, 2011. accident or theft. All statements made sale day take precedence over any printed material.
&RQWDFW\RXUORFDO*UHDW:HVWHUQ%DQN/RDQ
Sports
Raiderette career marks Career scoring `
Raidererette Six-On-Six Basketball Records
Points in a single season Season free throw percentage Season field goal percentage
Douglas said, “It is a privilege for 2010 Chevy Cobalt LT, 2 dr., sun roof ..........16,175 miles 2007 Chrysler Town and Country Touring....42,800 .... miles
.
2332 State2Highway
2332 State Highway 2
Rated PG-13 New and Pre-Owned Highway 2 East • Mount Ayr Used Sales
403 E. South Street, Mount Ayr
9 p.m. Ph. 641-464-3821
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sales and Service WEBSITE: www.glendenningmotor.net Ph. 641-464-2025
Stereo Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ph. 641-464-3241 or 800-280-1079 or www.glendenningmtr.com or 800-333-7994
Surround Sound Mount Ayr Retail Store www.farmerscoopco.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Mount Ayr Record-News 9
Bowling
creel surveys and county and state nine feet for the sediment removal picked up from the shallow bays at
parks staff. For more information, project. The lake is open and the the upper end. Walleye - Fair: A
contact the Mount Ayr Fisheries main boat ramp has enough water few males are being caught from
the rocky areas near dark. Wiper
Lines
Station at 641-464-3108 or the to easily launch a boat. All sport-
southwest Iowa regional office in fish species are biting enough to (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair: Sev-
Lewis at 712-769-2587. interest the angler. Channel Catfish eral wipers are being caught on
All of the lakes are completely - Good: The channel catfish are crank-baits by walleye anglers Mount Ayr, Iowa • Phone: (641) 464-2971
open. Water temperatures vary biting well on shad bait in the shal- trolling the rocky points. Bluegrass League
widely. Small lakes can be near low areas where the wind is blow- Twelve Mile Creek Lake Week of March 22, 2011
50 degrees but the bigger lakes are ing into shore. Most are from two (Union): The lake is open and the Team Standings
at or just below 40. All species of to four pounds temperatures range is 40 to 50 de-
grees. Shoreline access is possible
Just Power
Rolling Stones
31-17
30.5-17.5
• Collision Repair
from any of the popular access Hutton Construction 28-20
points. Bullhead - Good: Several
giant-sized bullheads are being
Sassy Strikers
Ragamuffins
24-24
20.5-27.5 • Used Parts
caught on crawlers at the upper Raging Ravens 9-39
end. Walleye - Fair: Several males High games (150 and over): Katie
are being caught from the rocks of
the dam and the rock points and
Still, 175, 172, 159; Deb Ayres, 171,
169; Neva Allee, 161; Cassie Still,
• Semi, Equipment
reefs. 155; Dawn Dolecheck, 155; Margie
Laminating services are provided by the Mount
Bishop, 154; Janet Haley, 153; Barb
Hutton, 152.
• Paintless Dent Repair
Ayr Record-News. We can preserve items up to High series (450 and over): Katie
11” by 17” while you wait. Call 464-2440. Still, 506; Deb Ayres, 486.
Greg Roberts, Owner
RECOVERY SPECIALISTS
OFFICE: 118 S. Taylor Street • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
Ph. 641-344-6869
Up to $450 credit through May 28, 2011
◆ FREE Estimates BBB Reliability Report
Liberty Exteriors LLC
Friday and
Saturday,
ZZZFKDWPRELOLW\FRP
April 8 and 9
◆ NO Money Down
&HUWDLQUHVWULFWLRQVDSSO\VHHVWRUHIRUGHWDLOV
News
Signs, grant for SIRWA recognized for Audit report
for area landfill
Lewis Park after expanding service agency available
Income and expenditures for the
Bill Menner, USDA Rural De- Utilities; replacement of water ser-
tobacco policy
Wayne-Ringgold-Decatur County
velopment state director in Iowa, vice and sub meters throughout its Solid Waste Management Com-
was in Creston on Monday, March service area; expansion of water mission showed decreases over the
21 to recognize Southern Iowa Ru- services to southwest Cass county previous year in the audit report
ral Water Association’s (SIRWA) and improvements to the Creston released this week by Auditor of
Visitors to Judge Lewis Park three people (67 percent) are sup- for their efforts and dedication to
in Mount Ayr will be greeted with portive of tobacco-free parks. water treatment plant. State David A. Vaudt.
bring improved water and waste- Through a system of more than The Commission had total re-
new tobacco-free signs posted at Mount Ayr is not the first city in water services to thousands of ru-
entrances and playgrounds this Iowa to protect the right for all res- 3,600 miles of pipe, SIRWA cur- ceipts of $727,144 during the year
ral Iowans. rently provides water services to ended June 30, 2010, a 20 percent
spring. The city of Mount Ayr ad- idents to breathe clean air in public Since 2009, SIRWA has utilized
opted a policy prohibiting the use parks. Indianola was the first to residents and businesses in Adair, decrease from the prior year. The
more than $22 million in Ameri- Adams, Cass, Clarke, Decatur, Lu- receipts included member assess-
of all tobacco products on any park implement a policy that covers ev- can Recovery and Reinvestment
property March 21. ery park and outdoor recreational cas, Madison, Montgomery, Page, ments of $199,698, landfill gate
Act (ARRA) funds administered Ringgold, Taylor, Union and War- receipts of $481,086 and interest of
“This park policy is a good facility at all times. Colo, Nevada, Shown loading the mower on its way to Haiti are David Dukes from the through USDA Rural Develop-
thing. Kids will follow what and Slater in Story county have ren counties. $49,769.
First Baptist Church in Bedford, Josh Waske and Raymond Hensley. ment to help fund seven projects “Keeping rural Iowa vibrant
adults do,” said city council mem- also adopted tobacco-free policies. Disbursements for the year to-
that have improved water and and prosperous requires a dedica-
ber Brent Ricker. Although Ricker
smokes, he says “I tell my boys,
don’t do it! People just don’t know
A growing trend nationally, over
80 cities in Minnesota have tobac- Hensley adds mower wastewater services to communi-
ties in southern and southwestern
tion to innovation, education and
infrastructure,” Menner said. “The
taled $505,609, a 45 percent de-
crease from the prior year, and
included $171,394 for salaries and
co-free park and recreation areas,
what smoking does to you.”
Judge Lewis is the first Ring-
and states from Maine to Califor-
nia are ridding their parks of ciga-
to Haiti aid mission Iowa. Many of these projects were
for Ringgold county communities.
Menner made his presenta-
continued efforts of rural water as-
sociations such as SIRWA will en-
benefits, $77,126 for disposal/recy-
cling/hauling services and $58,976
gold county park to be awarded rette litter. The largest source of A lawnmower from Hensley especially the water are extremely sure that as many rural Iowans as for loan repayments.
Trailer Sales in Mount Ayr will important in the light of the recent tion during SIRWA’s annual board possible will have access to pota- The significant decrease in re-
a $1,000 mini-grant, free signs litter in the U.S. -- cigarette butts meeting.
and help from Ringgold Standing - contain toxic chemicals that can be making the trip to a mission in cholera epidemic. ble water and sanitary wastewater ceipts and disbursements is primar-
Haiti as part of the effort of Bless- In addition the group has ac- “It’s with great pleasure that treatment,” Menner said. ily due to the purchase of equip-
to Oppose Pressure (R-STOP) to be harmful to small children, pets we recognize Southern Iowa Ru-
make the parks safe, healthy places and birds if swallowed. ing Heart International, a Palmy- quired a rollback truck and used USDA Rural Development cur- ment with proceeds from a bank
ra, MO, based Christian mission pickup truck, all of which need to ral Water Association for helping rently administers and manages loan in the prior year.
to play and keep tobacco products The mini-grant and free signs bring more than $22 million in
away from children. are available to any Ringgold group. be shipped. more than 40 housing, business A copy of the audit report is
The mowers will be packed in The vehicles need to be shipped Recovery Act funds to rural Iowa,” and community infrastructure and available for review at the Wayne-
“The park is a central part of our county or city park that wants to Menner said. “Rural water systems
community and we want people to update the healthy image of their one of two buses ready to ship to from Bedford, where the First Bap- facility loan and grant programs Ringgold-Decatur County Solid
Haiti. Each bus is packed full of tist Church has been involved in such as SIRWA have been great designed to improve the economic Waste Management Commission,
have the best possible experience park by enacting a tobacco free partners over the years, joining
here,” said Don Solliday, mayor policy. This program is part of food, water, medical and school the project, to Haiti, with $28,000 stability of rural communities, in the Office of Auditor of State
supplies, church pews, clothes and needed in all to get all of the items with us in our commitment to im- businesses, residents, farmers and and on the Auditor of State’s web-
of Mount Ayr. “Cigarette smoke a larger effort to keep kids from proving the quality of life in rural
and tobacco litter are not part of a starting to chew or smoke. other essential items. shipped. Some $7,500 has already ranchers and improve the quality site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/
The busses will provide safer been donated. communities.” of life in rural America. reports/1014-2328-B00F.pdf.
healthy environment.” R-STOP invites the community SIRWA is using ARRA funds
City councils in Kellerton and to think about how positive role transportation for all involved with According to those involved in During the past year the agency
Diagonal are expected to be mak- modeling can be encouraged in the mission, along with giving the the project, checks can be sent to to assist with a wide range of proj- helped a record number of Iowans Employment fair
opportunity to provide transporta- Blessing Hearts International, 5923 ects including construction of a receive funding for economic de-
ing decisions on the policy for Ringgold county towns, schools,
tion for the children and other vari- wastewater system in the cities of velopment projects and quality of
planned at SWCC
their parks at council meetings in and parks to help keep youth from CR 324, Palmyra, MO 63461.
ous church activities. The supplies, Benton, Delphos, Maloy and Red- life improvements. The agency’s Southwestern Community Col-
April. using tobacco. ding; construction of a wastewater
The policy is expected to be investment in Iowa helped create lege’s annual iHire Employment
To learn more about R-STOP, collection system in the city of Fair is scheduled for Thursday,
or retain more than 2,200 jobs, aid-
largely self-enforcing as 80 per-
cent of Iowa adults do not smoke.
According to a 2010 public health
the $1,000 park mini-grant or to-
bacco-free signs, contact the Ring-
gold County Public Health office
MAC school budget Ellston; rehabilitation of a waste-
water collection system for the
city of Bridgewater; construction
ed 2,500 families in buying their
own homes and assisted more than
250 communities as they made im-
April 7, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.,
in the Student Center gymnasium
on the Creston campus.
Supervisors look
Utilities and Creston Municipal industry, education and the mili-
Mount Ayr Community school’s to $1,303,904 in the coming year tary.
During the employment fair,
board of directors will be holding compared to $731,500 in the cur-
Help offered to explore individuals will have opportuni-
at security plan the hearing on a new proposed
budget Monday, April 11, at 6 p.m.
at the school board room.
The budget calls for expendi-
rent budget and $631,017 in 2010.
Non-instructional programs
will cost $350,471 for the com-
ing year, down from $414,953 in
CRP program options
ties for one-on-one contact with
human resources professionals,
on-site interviews, career explora-
A review of courthouse security court vault was shared.
procedures and work of a new fil- The state will be replacing the tures of $9,887,388 and revenues the current budget and $372,797 in tion and possible employment of-
ing system for the district clerk of current files with a series of rolling of $9,387,300 for the coming fiscal 2010. The USDA’s Farm Service individuals the opportunity to dis- fers. In conjunction with the iHire
court were among topics for the filing cabinets that will make re- year. Other expenditures will total Agency is currently accepting of- cuss the requirements of vegetation Employment Fair, an employer
Ringgold county board of supervi- cords more accessible. More filing Taxes levied on property will $1,045,346, which is down from fers for the 41st signup of the Con- establishment and conservation panel will be held from 11 a.m. to
sors in meetings this past week. cabinets can be stored in the vault, total $3,396,585 for the coming $2,538,270 in the current budget servation Reserve Program (CRP). planning associated with CRP. noon in room 180 of the college’s
The board met with district so supervisors were notified in case year with a levy rate of $16.51 per and $6,362,337 in 2010. In this Many Ringgold county resi- During this meeting NRCS staff Instructional Center.
court judge Gary Kimes to review this would increase the weight too $1,000 taxable valuation. An addi- category debt service will total dents may be familiar with CRP will take time to answer any ques- The event is open to the pub-
the courthouse security proce- much for the floor to handle. tional $128,000 will be raised from $778,617 and AEA support will as a USDA program that offers tions a landowner may have about lic, at no cost, as well as to South-
dures, something that is done peri- After consulting with county income surtaxes. total $266,252. Both numbers are producers and landowners an op- the CRP program and explain how western’s students and alumni.
odically, on Monday, March 28. engineer Zach Gunsolley the board When the new fiscal year is down from the current budget portunity to develop a contract for this program might work into their For more information, please visit
In other action Monday the noted that there should be no prob- completed, the beginning balance year. establishing perennial vegetation operation. www.swcciowa.edu.
board visited with veterans’ affairs lem with this. of $769,340 will have an ending As well as local tax funds for the on qualifying crop land. Call the Ringgold County NRCS At this time, there is booth space
director Gary Smith to make sure The old filing cabinets from the fund balance of zero, according to budget, income of $556,700 from CRP contracts offer an annual office at 1-641-464-2201 or stop in still available for business and in-
that the local hours of operations clerk’s office are being offered to the budget summary published in local sources, $364,000 in student per acre rental payment as well as the office at 1201 E. South Street, dustry, education and the military.
are meeting the guidelines for a the county board of supervisors today’s Mount Ayr Record-News. activities and sales and $150,000 cost share to establish vegetation Mount Ayr to schedule an appoint- Inquiries may be directed to Pat
grant the county has received. and the supervisors have accepted The budget calls for expendi- in nutrition sales are projected. on land enrolled into the program. ment with either Alan Lange (soil Butcher, SWCC Career Services
Tax abatement for a parcel of that offer. tures of $5,363,010 for student The federal government will be To assist FSA the Ringgold conservationist) or Wayde Ross coordinator, at (800) 247-4023 or
land where a trailer home burned Gunsolley also talked with the instruction. This compares to providing some $610,000 in funds County Natural Resources Conser- (district conservationist). locally at (641) 782-1446.
down and where a house was con- board about the budget amendment $5,572,135 in the current year and for the coming year. vation Service (NRCS) field office The 41st CRP signup ends April
fiscated in a drug seizure and torn and how it related to the secondary $4,882,780 in 2010. Estimated revenue for the would like to extend an invitation 15, so please do not wait, make a Counter Subscriptions
down were approved by the board. roads department at the meeting. Support services including ad- current budget year will be for individuals to schedule a per- call and staff will take time to dis- for those who can’t wait
Debbie Cannon presented the A liquor permit for the Sun ministration will cost $3,128,561, $10,293,918 with a beginning bal- sonal meeting with NRCS staff to cuss this program and the opportu- until Thursday to read the
treasurer’s monthly report and Valley Country Club was also ap- up from $2,522,500 in the current ance of $1,959,791. discuss the CRP program. A per- nity it provides to Ringgold county Mount Ayr Record-News.
Laurie Greenman presented the proved by the supervisors at the budget and $2,276,798 in fiscal Estimated expenditures for sonal meeting will give interested producers and landowners.
auditor’s monthly report in other meeting. year 2010. the current budget year will be
action. Supervisors will not hold a The major increase is a jump $11,484,369 with an ending bal-
In action at the meeting Thurs- meeting today (Thursday) but will in plant and maintenance costs ance of $769,340.
day, March 24, information on new go on a fact-finding tour of county
document storage in the clerk of roads.
Thank You
TURN INT0 RINGGOLD CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER would like
THIS THIS
to thank all the 2011 Pheasants Forever sponsors for their
generous donations to enable our organization to help
create more food and shelter plots for a better pheasant
habitat in our county. Money spent in Ringgold county
includes LAND ACQUISITIONS: Fogle Recreation Area,
$20,620; Kellerton Grassland BCA, $18,000, and Don and
Connie Huff Wildlife Area, $3,000. HABITAT & PUBLIC AWARENESS: Food Plots, $18,650;
Food Plot Seed, $656; Woody Cover, $2,330; Ringgold County Hunter Safety, $1,100;
Conservation Camps (Boys and Girls), $1,250; Buffer Strips, $4,000; Southwest Iowa Seed
Drill, $675; Ringgold County S.W.C.D. Tree Planter, $1,000; Nesting Cover, $627, and
Archery in the Schools Program, $1,000 - for a total of $72,908. The following donors sup-
2011 General Conservation port Pheasants Forever -- Please support them!
Advanced Ag LLC - Creston Hy-Vee - Mount Ayr Rieper Law Office - Des Moines
Reserve Program Signup American Legion Auxiliary
Aunt Jennie’s Attic
Iowa State Savings Bank - Creston
Iris’ Beauty Shop
Ringgold County Beef Producers
Roberts Auto Inc.
Notices
Activities Staff Jack Wackernagle, Jadene Brown
and Marilyn Maltzuhn with Ar- Block Three (3) in the original plat to consistent message to youth like at Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Feeback, Garbage 10,887.68
loa Wackernagle; Larry and Leta the town of Ellston, Ringgold county, school and the day care. Yes; Ricker, Yes; Cannon, Yes. RUT 27,335.78
Thompson with Cleone Thomp- Iowa, and Lot Four (4) in Block Four A motion was made by Ricker, Bob Strange report: Following Employee benefit 4,183.31
son; Cleone Hosfield with Cleone (4) of Hughey’s Addition to the town seconded by Feeback, to adopt Res- discussion, Strange was directed to Aquatic Center 10,531.50
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S of Ellston, Ringgold county, Iowa; olution No. 2011-464 entitled, “City get more details in regard to a sewer FEMA storm shelter 2,532.00
Thompson, Minnie Breckenridge SALE AND LEVY and, of Mount Ayr Tobacco Free Park pump maintenance program. Water CDBG housing 31,349.00
and Charlotte Summers; Mary IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Policy” for Judge Lewis Park. Roll meter replacement has been a priori- Water 34,126.67
Sue McIntosh with Minnie Breck- FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), call vote: Greene, Yes; Feeback, Yes; ty in recent weeks and it was decided Water improvement 3,500.00
enridge; Kay Sickels with Vera STATE OF IOWA Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10) and Eleven Ricker, Yes; Cannon, Yes. to purchase an additional 50 meters Sewer 44,206.03
Daughton; Darlene Beck with Roy Court Case No. EQCV506159 (11) in Block One (1); and Lots One Park board member Shelly utilizing funds from the budgeted Sewer improvement 6,189.46
Beck; Greg Storhoff with Millie Special Execution (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4) Shields asked for council consider- main replacement and rural water Total = $233,710.86
March 28 – Residents are get- Storhoff; Aaron and Andrea Am- EVERHOME MORTGAGE COM- in Block Four (4) of Hughey’s Addi- ation to appoint non-residents of the line items. It was noted the backhoe A motion was made by Cannon,
ting excited about the change in ick, Emily, Jason and Conor Lyons PANY, tion to the town of Ellston, Ringgold city to the Mount Ayr park board. is still being repaired, hauling in seconded by Greene, to adjourn.
the weather. So is the staff. Many and Bill and Diane Breckenridge Plaintiff, county, Iowa; and, Currently there is a vacancy on the some one-inch clean rock needed for DONALD B. SOLLIDAY
things are coming up in April, with Minnie Breckenridge; vs. Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) board. She expressed that youth from street repairs is planned and a con- Mayor
especially the volunteer supper. Roger Bickel with Mildred CHRISTINA A. BOWEN; JUDD and Four (4) in Block Three (3) in all over the county use the park and versation with Eva Knapp in regard ATTEST: PAMELLA POORE
Coming up next week will be a Bickel; Fred and Virginia Siverly BOWEN; KEY BANK N.A.; BEN- Cornwall’s Addition to the town of there has been interest expressed by to getting city sewer to her property City Clerk
popcorn party in honor of National EFICIAL IOWA, INC., Ellston, Ringgold county, Iowa. some who don’t live within the city along Henderson Street was brought
with Jean and Karl Wurster; Doro- Defendants.
Caramel Corn Day on April 4 at 2 thy Barber with Doyle Murphy; E-911 Address: 300 N. Kirkwood, limits to serve. forward. Council would like to see
As a result of the judgment ren-
p.m. The monthly nature program
will be April 7 and it will be on
Lorna and Casey Paxson with
Norma Paxson; Louise Frost with
dered in the above entitled case, an
Ellston, IA 50074.
Sale Date: 04/29/2011.
A motion was made by Can-
non, seconded by Greene, to amend
that project worked on.
In other discussion it was decided
Ringgold County
execution was issued by the clerk of the
prairie chickens. The general store
will be open in the afternoon as
Iona Groves; Rev. Gary and Donna
Keller with Dora Shields; Peggy
district court to the sheriff of Ringgold
county, Iowa. The execution ordered
Sale Time: 11 a.m.
Location of Sale: Ground floor
Chapter 23.02 of the City Code in
regard to the residency requirement
to rerun the ads for mowing bids and
the office job. Mayor Solliday ap- Supervisors
Proceedings
well as a group of fifth graders in of the Ringgold County Courthouse, for appointed park board members. pointed Gerald Cannon, Jim Feeback
Skarda with Twilla Lininger; Paula the sale of defendant’s real estate. Mount Ayr, Iowa. Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Feeback, and Pam Poore as the interview com-
at 2 p.m. to work puzzles with the Larsen and Barb Garrett with Pam The execution was issued to satisfy
residents and visit. Kathi will be Homestead: Defendant is advised Yes; Ricker, Yes; Cannon, Yes. mittee. Cannon thought it best prac-
Larsen; a judgment in rem. The property is that if the described real estate includes A motion was made by Greene, tice to keep costs down that council
in for high rollers April 9 at 9:30 Dale Mager with Pearl Jones; described below: the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 seconded by Ricker, to approve the members agree prior to phone calls March 21, 2011
a.m. Tommie R. Stoner with Raymond Description: Lots Four (4) and acre if in the city or town plat, or, if seasonal contract of Mike Still as being made to the city attorney. The Ringgold County Board
The monthly birthday party is Wake; Mike and Phyllis Olszewski Five (5) of Block Nine (9) of the rural, must not exceed 40 acres). The recreation director as recommended A motion was made by Cannon, of Supervisors met in regular ses-
set for April 14 at 2:30 p.m. with with Permelia Fletchall; Mike and Original Plat to the Town of Kellerton, defendant must file a homestead plat by the park board. Roll call vote: seconded by Ricker, to approve the sion Monday, March 21, 2011. The
the Tingley UMW group hosting Bev Auer and Norma Lee Jones Ringgold County, Iowa. with the office of the sheriff of Ring- Greene, Yes; Feeback, Yes; Ricker, treasurer’s report. Ayes: Greene, Fee- meeting was called to order 9 a.m.
the event. Residents with a birth- with Pearl Grout; Jody and Larry E-911 Address: 203 N. Appanoose gold county, Iowa, within 10 days Yes; Cannon, Yes. back, Ricker, Cannon. Nays: None. with the following members present:
day in April are Roxie Trullinger Lipcamon, Norma and Jerry Shields Street, Kellerton. after the service of this notice, or the Councilman Feeback shared in- A motion was made by Cannon, Dale Walters, Kurt Shaha and David
on April 2; Vera Daughton, April and Callie and Cavan O’Brien with Sale Date: 04/29/2011. sheriff shall have it platted and will formation he had been gathering seconded by Greene, to pay the fol- Inloes.
5; Ed Poppe, April 17, and Mary Vernice Shields; Chuck and Arlene Sale Time: 10:30 a.m. assess the costs of this case. After sale that if found to be feasible could ser- lowing bills: Ayes: Greene, Feeback, A motion was made by David In-
Ann Marvin, April 22. Staff with Location of Sale: Ground floor of said real estate, the defendant may vice the city’s water capacity needs Ricker, Cannon. Nays: None. loes and seconded by Kurt Shaha to
Carlson with Don Strange; Pattie of the Ringgold County Courthouse,
a birthday in April are Vanessa Barnes, Abigail Barnes and Hal- redeem the property within. without the cost of building a new Hach, testing supplies, $491.04. approve the agenda. AYES: Unani-
Corbett on April 9; Joyce John- Mount Ayr, Iowa. No Redemption: THIS SALE IS storage structure. That opportunity US Bank, federal withholding/ mous. NAYS: None.
sie and Linsie Barnes with Dick Homestead: Defendant is advised
son, April 11; Kris Davis and Julie Barnes, and Louise and Dean Frost NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION would come from utilizing storage FICA tax, $1,821.16. A motion was made by Kurt
that if the described real estate includes PER ORDER OF THE COURT. in the SIRWA towers and pumping CSC, child support, $108.50. Shaha and seconded by David In-
Routh, April 12; Jenny Vasquez with Iona Groves, Tom Golliday, the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2
and Lacy Doolittle, April 16, and Property exemption, certain money it directly to the city’s current tow- IAMU, CEU, $10.00. loes to approve the previous meeting
Arloa Wackernagle and Lucille acre if in the city or town plat, or, if or property may be exempt. Contact ers. More information, such as chlo- minutes. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS:
Lloyd Miller and Holly Karr, April Siple. Richard Wilson, legal fees,
rural, must not exceed 40 acres). The your attorney promptly to review rination treatment needs, pressure $163.50. None.
20. defendant must file a homestead plat County attorney Clint Spurrier
The general store was open for specific provisions of the law and file overpowering pump and the current Southwest Builder Supply, gate,
with the office of the sheriff of Ring- the appropriate notice, if applicable. contract with SIRWA will have to be $118.42. was present to give legal updates.
business Monday morning. Kathi gold county, Iowa, within 10 days
and Sommer were busy with store Caledonia after the service of this notice, or the
Judgment Amount: $55,751.00.
Interest: $1,668.42 at 5.875 per-
evaluated.
MSA Professional Services rep-
Blue Cross Blue Shield, insur-
ance, $3,280.38.
The claims checks will be issued
on March 22, 2011.
patrons. Pattie and Sommer played sheriff shall have it platted and will cent from 10/24/10 to sale date. resentatives Sarah Campbell and Municipal Supply, meters, Adams, Brenda Sue, weed com-
plinko with the residents since assess the costs of this case. After sale Costs of Suit: Attorney fees Justin Vogel brought a “Summary $13,048.75. missioner mileage, $106.60.
Faith and Grace were unable to of said real estate, the defendant may $850.00 at 5.875 percent interest from of Water System Improvements” to Chamber, dues, $120.00. Adams, Madeline, DECAT ser-
perform. They will come to enter- redeem the property within. January 18, 2011 to sale $26.04. the meeting for review and consid- Windstream, phone lines, vices February 16-28, $600.00.
tain another time. The teams were No redemption: THIS SALE IS Other costs: PLUS COSTS OF eration as they continue to fine-tune $452.30. Alex-Teck, crane inspection,
Dillies and Dollies. Each team took NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION THIS ACTION AND ACCRUING the “Water System Analysis” report Pam Poore, insurance reimburse- $510.20.
two games. Vera Daughton’s chip PER ORDER OF THE COURT. COSTS. they were contracted to provide. ment, $500.00. Alliant Energy, conservation util-
fell in the 50 point slot five times. Property exemption, certain money Attorney for Plaintiff: David R. Storage demand regulations and the Ringgold County Treasurer, prop- ity/Diagonal, $359.55.
Playing were Anita Hayworth, Brenda Karr • 464-2486 or property may be exempt. Contact Elkin, 315 East Fifth Street, Ste. 5, storage capacity the council wants erty tax, $6,289.00. American Institutional Supply,
Loren Drake, Permelia Fletch- your attorney promptly to review Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: 515- to plan for were discussed. MSA Safety-Kleen, solvent, $251.44. sheriff jail supplies, $42.35.
specific provisions of the law and file 244-3188. recommended a structure that would Lawson, clamps/washers, Bankers Trust Company, sheriff
all, Iona Groves, Henry Peterson, the appropriate notice, if applicable.
Larry Blunck, Vera Daughton, Roy March 28 - What a crazy week Dated 3-14-2011. provide 300,000 gallons of capac- $171.10. jail bond fee, $200.00.
it has been for weather. Only in Judgment Amount: $33,273.01. MIKE E. SOBOTKA, Sheriff ity and provided a cost estimate at Steve’s Tractor, parts, $47.68. Briggs Corp., public health nurs-
Beck, Ed Poppe and Joan Hill. Interest: 7.875 percent per annum
Tuesday was coffee club day. Iowa can we have thunderstorms Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office four different sites for elevated stor- Schaefer Excavating, gravel park, ing supplies, $302.36.
from 9/09/10 to sale $1,665.76. Phone: 641-464-3921 age compared to clear well storage. $1,817.42. Buck, Bob, Rice township meet-
Residents enjoyed a fresh-baked with hail, tornadoes and heavy rain Costs of Suit: $235.00.
and a few days later have measur- Fax: 641-464-0626 Estimated cost for an above ground MBS, wash window, $34.00. ing, $20.00.
peanut butter cookie. Jane Buck Other costs: $950.00 attorney fees 4-2t tower was projected to be consider- Calhoun-Burns & Associates,
played the keyboard for music in able snow. SICOG, housing grant,
PLUS COSTS OF THIS ACTION ably higher than a ground storage $18,543.00. bridge inspections, $17,620.00.
the morning. Helping Pattie and Brenda Karr has been by to vis- AND ACCRUING COSTS. Cannon, Debra, treasurer post-
it and eat lunch with Shirley Karr. structure. Council members thought US Cellular, cell phones,
Lisa with the singing was Peggy Attorney for Plaintiff: James V. that planning for storage capacity $144.75. age, $16.05.
Wagenknecht. Lisa continued the
piano music in the south lobby be-
She also stopped by the hospital to
visit with her other mom, Trisha
Sarcone, Jr., 666 Walnut Street, Ste.
2000, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone:
Mount Ayr more in line with what they currently Tyler Insurance, insurance, Central Iowa Fasteners, parts,
$92.51.
have would be a better option. MSA $38,327.00.
fore lunch. Winners at bingo were
Iona Groves, Donnie Johnston,
White.
Danny, Brenda, Karissa and
515-243-7100.
Dated 3-14-2011.
City Council was asked to estimate the cost of a
150,000 gallon capacity structure as
Eagle Engraving, identification
tags, $11.40.
Certified Power, Inc., parts,
$1,598.55.
Dwight Cunning, Lorraine Rea-
soner, Colleen Greenman, Shorty
Umbarger and Norma Paxson.
Holly Karr took a road trip to Beth-
any, MO to do some shopping.
Visitors and lunch guests Fri-
MIKE E. SOBOTKA, Sheriff
Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 641-464-3921
Proceedings well as looking to the feasibility of
utilizing the SIRWA storage option.
A motion was made by Greene,
Bob Strange, insurance reim-
bursement, $500.00.
MVP, handle, $95.00.
Chat Mobility, attorney/cell/
RCSS phones, $141.98.
City of Delphos, February street
Residents and staff gathered for a day, March 18, in the home of Gene Fax: 641-464-0626 seconded by Cannon, to approve Jessica Jay, deposit, $200.00. payment, $77.33.
baby shower for Amber and Ken- and Lucy Comer were Steve and 4-2t March 21, 2011 Change Order Request No. 1 in the Gross Claims, $86,545.84. City of Diagonal, February street
leigh Fooken following bingo. She Mila Comer, Kelly Ann McKibbin The city council met in regu- amount of $7,390.04 to the project (By fund: General, $28,170.38; industrial build- payment, $546.19.
and children Brooke and Beth and NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S lar session on March 21, 2011 with contractor “Smith Seeding, Inc.” as
ing, $6,736.00; E.B., $500.00; Loch Ayr, $1,829.00;
City of Kellerton, February street
received many special gifts and SALE AND LEVY
CDBG housing, $18,543.00.)
cards. Cookies and punch were Tanya Sanson and children Drake mayor Solliday calling the meeting recommended by HR Green, Inc. FEBRUARY RECEIPTS payment, $919.43.
and Tyce. They all brought food IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT to order at 6 p.m. Roll call was taken Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Feeback, General $10,145.13 City of Maloy, February street
served. FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY with the following members present: payment, $86.69.
Kathi, Pattie and Sommer were in to share with everyone. Tanya Yes; Ricker, Yes; Cannon, Yes. Downtown renovation 1,223.33
STATE OF IOWA Greene, Feeback, Ricker, Cannon. Mayor Solliday shared informa- Industrial building 1,667.00 City of Mount Ayr, shop, $91.46.
busy with hand care Wednesday came down last week to visit Gene Court Case No. EQCV506183
and Lucy Comer and to help them Absent: Mathany. tion following a preliminary dis- Garbage 13,800.85 CNH Capital/Vetter, parts,
morning. Lila and Jack Greene Special Execution A motion was made by Cannon, cussion with Waste Management RUT 15,947.96 $559.05.
brought church in the afternoon. around the house. NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE seconded by Greene, to approve Cool Concepts Performance,
Gene Karr and friend Charlie representatives Jeremy Olsen and Employee benefit 362.40
Thursday Kathi read the Mount MORTGAGE COMPANY, the agenda. Ayes: Greene, Feeback, Tom Marquart in regard to recycling Emergency 53.74 Coatings, parts, $200.19.
Ayr Record-News and Diagonal Brown of Union Star, MO arrived Plaintiff, Ricker, Cannon. Nays: None. options. WM finds the need to make Cross Dillon Tire, tires, $512.00.
Thursday to visit Shirley Karr, see LOST 10,043.07
Progress. Liz, Sommer and Kathi vs. Mayor Solliday asked if any cor- some changes as the number of resi- Urban Ext. TIF 555.30 Crossroads Mental Health Cen-
assisted residents with a spring her new apartment and take her out JACKI K. STARK a/k/a JACKI rections needed to be made in the dents utilizing the curbside recycling FEMA storm shelter 25,432.00 ter, sheriff MMPI test, $50.00.
frog craft along with the Lil’ Raid- to lunch at Rumors. STARK, minutes. With no corrections being has greatly increased following the CDBG housing 31,349.00 Culligan, office items, $5.50.
er preschoolers. The preschoolers The Caledonia gang wants to Defendant. made, a motion was made by Ricker, removal of the large bin that had Debt service 789.01 Derscheid, Scott, sheriff jail
sang three fun songs with actions wish Barb Shields a speedy recov- As a result of the judgment ren- seconded by Cannon, to dispense the been placed by the Ringgold county Special assessment 1,656.64 school meals/mileage, $220.46.
for everyone to enjoy. The students ery and wellness. dered in the above entitled case, an reading of the minutes previously supervisors. WM shared three possi- Water 34,109.82 ___________________________
made extra door decorations for The picnic gang went to Keller- execution was issued by the clerk of the presented to council members and ble options with the mayor: 1) Bring- Sewer 68,525.27 Continued on page 12
the residents who were unable to ton Saturday for their picnic. The district court to the sheriff of Ringgold approve them as presented. Ayes: ing the large bin back on a cost share
hostesses were Rich and Jody Hen- county, Iowa. The execution ordered Greene, Feeback, Ricker, Cannon. basis with the county; 2) Implement-
attend the activity. The high school the sale of defendant’s real estate.
Department of Management - Form S-PB-6
trumpets cancelled so residents sley. Those attending were Danny Nays: None. ing a program called Single Stream NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
and Brenda Karr, Lyndell Davis The execution was issued to satisfy Chris Doster and community Recycling, or 3) Continue with the
play high rollers with Kathi. Mike a judgment in rem. The property is youth JEL and SADD representa-
PROPOSED MOUNT AYR SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY
Maddy was in for Bible study to and Bob and Debbie Brumfield. curbside method, by increasing com-
described below:
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
They enjoyed grilling out, wonder- tives Ariel Dickerson, Charmaine pensation to WM. This matter will be
finish the afternoon activities. The Description: Lots One (1), Two Johnson, Jordan Klejch and Becca
Eastern Star group delivered eight ful food, watching it snow, playing discussed further when WM comes
(2), Three (3), Four (4) and Five (5)
Location of Public Hearing: Date of Hearing: Time of Hearing:
games and everyone’s company. Pennington were in attendance with a to a future council meeting with cost
blankets made with several dif- in Block Two (2); and Lots One (1), presentation of support for a “Tobac- figures for each option.
ferent textures, zippers, buttons, Until next time, Caledonia read- Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), co Free Park Policy.” Others present
Mt. Ayr CSD - Board Room 1 04/11/11 1 6:00 PM 1
ers. A motion was made by Cannon,
snaps, ties, lace and bows for resi- Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block Four to speak in support of adopting such seconded by Ricker, to approve the
dents to touch and relate to. Mary (4); and Lot One (1) in Block Seven a policy included: coach Derrick
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2011/12 school budget at
renewal application of American
Kathryn Gepner of the Mount Ayr (7), all in Cornwall’s Addition to the Lambert, park board member Shelly
the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections
Mount Ayr envelopes spread the word about Legion Post #172 for a Class C li-
Public Library delivered books for some of the features of Mount Ayr with every town of Ellston, Ringgold county, Shields and Family Resource Center quor license. Ayes: Greene, Feeback,
to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of
some residents. letter mailed. Available exclusively at the Iowa; and, manager Brenda Adams. Children Ricker, Cannon. Nays: None.
the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy
Christine Bishop was in for her Mount Ayr Record-News, 464-2440. Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three from the Family Resource Center, A motion was made by Cannon,
of the details will be furnished upon request.
special reading to the residents Fri- (3) in Block Three (3) of the original Abby Adams and Caden Lambert, Re-estimated Avg %
Breckenridge.
Nutrition Program Sales 6 150,000 151,500 150,447
Peggy Skarda with Minnie Breck- Total Requirements 40 10,156,640 12,253,709 16,250,366
enridge and Cleone Thompson; Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable
Church Notes
Joseph Smith III’s son-Armstrong Funeral Home in conservation supplies/parts/welding Schildberg Construction, rock,
Mount Ayr was in charge of the ar- supplies, $120.37. $922.59.
rangements. legacy set April 3 Giles, Tom, Athens township Shields, Rodney, March cell
Services were held at the Chris- Liberty Hall Historic Center in meeting, $20.00. phone use, $30.00.
tian church in Blockton on Satur- Lamoni will help sponsor a cel- Glendenning Motor Co., parts, Sickels Automotive, conservation
Mount Ayr Larger Parish day, March 26, 2011, with Rev. ebration of Joseph Smith III to be $684.95. maintenance, $41.85.
United Methodist Churches GLS Mfg., miscellaneous metal SICOG, traffic counters,
Scott Marcum officiating. Pianist held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at supplies, $352.21.
Pastor Skip Rushing First Christian Church was Jodi Lawrence. $1,783.00.
the Shaw Center on the campus of Greater Regional Medical Center, Smith Oil Co., conservation fuel,
Redding Pastor Chris Conklin Casket bearers included Ken- Graceland University. This event is
9:00 a.m., Worship. Sunday, April 3: public health PT, $561.50. $173.40.
neth Smith, Dan Freeman, Rick being co-sponsored by Graceland Greene, Curtis, sheriff jail school Smith, Gary, veteran affairs trans-
10:00 a.m., Sunday School. Food Pantry Sunday. Ridge, Steve Knapp, Caleb Ridge,
9:00 a.m., Sunday school. University, the Lamoni-Heartland meals, $56.48. portation/veterans affairs, $535.69.
Middle Fork Taylor Ridge, Shane Miller, Justin Mission Center of the Community
9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all 10:00 a.m., Worship. Fellowship Greene, Doug, Rice township Sobotka, Steve, March cell phone
ages. dinner following. Miller and Spencer Hawk. of Christ and the Decatur City and meeting, $20.00. use, $30.00.
10:00 a.m., Worship. Wednesday, April 6: Honorary pallbearers were Gary Mount Ayr Restoration branches. Grose, Nancy, Athens township Southern Iowa Resources, mental
Mount Ayr 9:30 a.m., CWF. Hoover, Doyle Saville, Bill Free- In 1844 Joseph Smith, Jr., found- meeting, $20.00. health services, $144.00.
10:00 a.m., Sunday School. Sundays: S.T.O.M.P. at 5 p.m. man, Kenny Goff, James Ridge, er of the Latter Day Saint church Hallett Materials, sand, Southern Iowa Rural Water Asso-
10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Refreshments Wednesdays: L.A.M.B.S. at 3:30 L.C. Ridge, Mark Hoover, Steve was assassinated in Carthage, IL. $2,897.62. ciation, Beaconsfield shed, $36.00.
and Fellowship. p.m.; Choir at 5:30 p.m. Oxley, Bill Meyer, Lloyd Glen- Thereafter a leadership and doc- Hensley Trailers, brush cutting Southwest Builder Supply,
11:00 a.m., Worship. Thursday Prayer group at 12 denning, Gary Cavenaugh, John trinal struggle developed which supplies, $396.55. part/miscellaneous shop supplies,
p.m. West, Mike Travis, Dean Cobb, resulted in the Latter Day Saint Hy-Vee Food Store, RCSS gro- $22.46.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Paul Smith, Doug Wall, Granville church splitting into a number of ceries, $36.28. Southwest Iowa Rural Electric,
100 N. Polk, Mount Ayr Wishard Chapel Brown, Larry Brown, Jim Wine- different factions. Emma Smith, ISAA, assessor ISAA dues, conservation utility/Tingley light,
Fr. Glen Wilwerding, Pastor United Methodist Church miller and Ron Thompson. wife of Joseph Smith, Jr., did not $600.00. $186.00.
Rev. Dan Fernandez, Pastor Gary Hensley IACCVA, veterans affairs train- Stivers Ford, parts, $137.70.
Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m. Military rites were by Blockton follow any of the groups but re-
10:00 a.m., Sunday school. GARY LEE HENSLEY ing, $30.00. Troyer, Jonas, lumber, $151.20.
Gary Lee Hensley, son of Lloyd Post #443, American Legion. mained in Nauvoo, IL and raised ICA, IICA Secretary/Treasurer,
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 11:00 a.m., Worship. Tom was laid at rest in the Red- Trullinger, Steve, March cell
Wayne Hensley and Ruby Belle her family there. Among them assessor ICA dues, $25.00. phone use, $30.00.
Grand River Missionary Sunday: Every first ding Cemetery in Redding. was Joseph Smith III, who was 11
Fr. Glen Wilwerding, Pastor Sunday of the month. Hobbs, was born in Mount Ayr, ILEA-Camp Dodge, sheriff jail Upper Limits Teen Center, public
United Methodist Women: Every Iowa on September 23, 1942. Gary years old when his father was as- school, $290.00. health April rent, $450.00.
Saturdays, mass at 5:30 p.m. sassinated.
Second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. graduated from Mount Ayr Com- Interstate Batteries, batteries, US Bank, RCSS recreation,
United Church of Diagonal Youth Group: Second and Fourth munity high school in the class At age 27, on April 6, 1860, $321.80. $130.19.
Pastor Bruce Giese Sundays, 5:00 p.m. at Ellston. of 1961 before joining the army “Young Joseph” accepted the lead- Iowa DOT, airmeter inspection/ Wallace, Wendell R., Waubonsie
9:30 a.m., Sunday School. reserves. After the army reserves, ership of those who had rejected sign post, $794.37. township meeting, $20.00.
10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. Ellston he worked as a farmer and later su- other leaders. This group became Iowa Prison Industries, signs, Waubonsie Township Clerk, Wau-
United Methodist Church perintendent for the City of Mount known as The Reorganized Church $993.60. bonsie township meeting, $20.00.
Tingley First Christian Church Rev. Dan Fernandez, Pastor Ayr for many years. of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Ivans, Inc., public health Medi- Wilson Home & Office, office
Al Rusk, Pastor 9:00 a.m., Worship. Saints. Joseph Smith III led that care connect fee, $22.82. supplies, $16.99.
On July 16, 1967, Gary mar- Jacobson Supply, LLC, snow Windstream Communications,
10:00 a.m., Church school. Mar- 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. ried Dianna Elizabeth Grune. They organization as prophet and presi-
garet Hull, Superintendent. United Methodist Women: Every dent for 54 years. The Community chains, $142.30. attorney phone, $87.67.
have been married for 43 years and Johnson, Jean, assessor mileage, Windstream Iowa Communica-
11:00 a.m., Worship. 2nd Monday, 1:30 p.m. had two children, Randy Lee and of Christ and many other “Resto-
Youth Group: Second and Fourth ration” groups are descended from $19.68. tions, assessor/auditor/conserva-
Sundays, 5:00 p.m. at Ellston. Russell Allen. Johnson, Robert, March cell tion/DHS/EMA/sheriff/supervisors
First Lutheran Church Over the years he enjoyed nu- his leadership.
Mount Ayr - LCMS Website: ellstonumc.org In 1881 Joseph Smith III moved phone use, $30.00. phones/public health/veterans af-
Rev. Don Craig merous hobbies and interests in- Kelly Tire & Exhaust, tire repair, fairs phone/internet/recorder/trea-
cluding pony pulling, horse pull- the headquarters of the Church $30.00. surer phone/fax, $1,666.60.
Sunday, April 3: Tingley to Lamoni, a place where many
10:00 a.m., Sunday School/Adult United Methodist Church ing, his grandchildren and driving Keystone Laboratories, material Woodruff Construction, LLC,
members of the Amish community. church members had gathered. inspection, $60.00. sheriff jail project construction,
Bible Study. Rev. Dan Fernandez, Pastor Joseph Smith III and the Church
11:00 a.m., Worship. 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. Through these endeavors, Gary Lawson Products, Inc., parts, $203,923.00.
10:00 a.m., Worship. made many friends and acquain- headquarters remained in Lamoni $160.16. Ziegler, core credit/parts/trans-
for a quarter of a century before
Free Methodist Church United Methodist Women: Every tances with whom he relished hav- JB Routh M & M Sales Co., public health mission, $16,250.27.
Charles Weiman, Pastor Third Wednesday. ing a good conversation. JB ROUTH moving to Independence, MO. annual contract overage charge, Fund total = $290,288.32
10:00 a.m., Sunday school. Youth Group: Second and Fourth He is survived by his wife, Di- JB Routh, 89, of Clearfield, During that time Graceland Col- $89.27. Fund Totals Recap
11:00 a.m., Worship service. Sundays, 5:00 p.m., at Ellston. anna; son, Randy and wife Dennell Iowa died March 22, 2011, at lege (now University) was found- Magers, Dr. E. Michael, attorney General Basic...................$ 7,799.68
7:00 p.m., Evening worship. of Orient, Iowa; son, Russell and Clearview Home in Clearfield. ed. Herald House, the church’s trials, $300.00. General Supplemental............245.00
Wednesday, Family Night Prayer The Lighthouse wife Calli of Portland, Oregon, publishing entity, was one of the Mail Services, treasurer postage/ MH-DD Services..............12,605.31
JB was born February 25, 1922, mailing, $121.89. Rural Basic.............................221.76
meeting; F.M.Y., C.L.C., 7 p.m. Non-Denominational Fellowship and grandchildren, Wyatt, Owen, in Clearfield to Addis and Gladys town’s largest employers. Homes
Doug Greene, Pastor for elderly Saints and orphans McKenna Truck Center, parts, Secondary Road................61,739.90
Isabella and Oliver. (Bailey) Routh. He graduated from $2,348.42. Jail Capital Project
Kellerton Assembly of God Darin Dolecheck, Youth Pastor He is preceded in death by his Clearfield high school in 1940. In were also established.
Church (west 2 miles on Hwy. 2) Joseph Smith III died in Inde- Medline Industries, public health Fund...........................204,123.00
parents. May 1943 he joined the navy, trans- nursing supplies, $172.82. Jail Sale Tax Account..........2,607.68
Pastor Barton Shields 9:45 a.m., Sunday School. pendence, MO in 1914, but his La-
10:30 a.m., Worship. Gary passed on March 23, ferring to the Seabees after boot Meyer Laboratory, Inc., court- Emergency Management.......142.07
10:00 a.m., Sunday School. 2011. He was laid to rest in the moni home has been restored, was
11:00 a.m., Worship service. 6:30 p.m., Evening Worship. camp and was discharged in De- house janitor supplies, $115.00. Assessor.................................675.59
Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. cember 1945. He married Dorothy placed on the Registers of Iowa and Mobley, Glee, Waubonsie town-
7:00 p.m., Evangelistic service. Mondays, 5 p.m., Thin Within National Historic Places in 1966 Special Appraisals..................128.33
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Adult Bible Support Group; 7 p.m., Sowing in Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home Clarey on May 23, 1946 at Olathe, ship meeting, $20.00. Grand Total = $290,288.32
in Mount Ayr was in charge of the Kansas. They operated a produce and is now known and operated as Mobley, Ronald, Waubonsie RESOLUTION RC11–54
study. Tears Support Group. Liberty Hall Historic Center.
Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., Crew arrangements. business and a hardware store in township meeting, $20.00. RECORD AND
Kids’ Club; 8 - 9 p.m., SOC Youth Clearfield for 25 years. He was a The celebration of Joseph Morgan, Neil E., assessor mile- DETERMINATION OF A
Blockton Christian Church Smith III on April 3 will feature
Scott Marcum, Pastor Meeting. member of the Clearfield United age, $108.65. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
9:30 a.m., Bible School. Saturday Night Service, 7:00 p.m., Methodist Church, the Platte River Lachlan Mackay, a great-grandson Mount Ayr Community School, FIRST FISCAL YEAR 2010-11
10:45 a.m., Worship. Bible Study and Prayer led by Darla Sports Complex, Ducks Unlimited of Joseph Smith III and director of public health CPPW meeting, BUDGET AMENDMENT
Second and fourth Sundays of each Dolecheck. and was a former member of the the Community of Christ’s historic $100.00. The Ringgold County Board of
month, Youth Groups. Sermons available online at: light- Clearfield Lions Club. sites, who will present “Joseph Mount Ayr Farm & Home, Inc., Supervisors met on Monday, March
First Wednesday of each month, houseonline.org. Survivors include his daughters, Smith III in His Own Words.” miscellaneous shop supplies/miscel- 21, 2011, for the purpose of a public
Church Night. There will be a short song ser- laneous supplies/parts, $60.47. hearing on the First Fiscal Year 2010-
Janet Becker of Hedrick, Iowa and Mount Ayr Post Office, auditor 11 Budget Amendment to Ringgold
Trinity Christian Church Kathy Butler of Diagonal, Iowa; vice featuring hymns by Joseph
Tent Chapel Terry Roberts, Minister 446-8654 Smith III led by Richard Clothier election postage, $25.00. county’s current operating budget.
five grandchildren, Jason (Melis- Mount Ayr Record-News, con- The public hearing was called to
Church of Christ (Hwy. 2 West, Decatur) sa) Butler of Creston, Iowa, Chris and accompanied by Jack Ergo.
(3 miles south of Blockton, Iowa) 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday Wallace B. Smith, grandson servation office supplies $20.60. order at 10 a.m. with the following
morning worship services. (Sarah) Becker of Ottumwa, Iowa, MTE Office Center, computer/ people present: supervisors: Dale
Bible study, 10:00 a.m. Jennifer (James) Tull of Diagonal, of Joseph Smith III and president
Morning worship, 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, all emeritus of the Community of courthouse janitor/office supplies, Walters, David Inloes and Kurt Sha-
Watch “In Search of the Lord’s ages. Iowa, Julie (Andy) Johnson of $495.23. ha; deputy auditor: Amanda Waske.
Ankeny, Iowa and Joni (Jeremy) Christ, will present a painting of O’Dell, Roger, Athens township
Way” - 7 a.m., Sunday on Ch. 17; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m., Youth/ Liberty Hall (with Joseph Smith It was found that the time and
KDSM Dish 259, 6:30 a.m. or Direct Small group Bible study. Nursery Gillam of Creston, Iowa; six great- meeting, $20.00. place of the public hearing had been
grandchildren, Blake Butler, Gavin III, his wife Ada and their son OfficeMax Contract, Inc., trea- published in the county’s official
TV 364, 6:30 a.m. available. W. Wallace Smith in front of the
and Haylee Gillam, Landon and surer office supplies, $95.00. newspaper at least 10 and not more
The Community of Christ Emma Becker and Jasper Johnson; home) to Liberty Hall. O’Halloran International, parts, than 20 days prior to the date of the
Regular Baptist Church Steve Veazey, president of the
Mount Ayr Tony and Sandy Crandell, Co- brothers, Ronnie (Bonnie) Routh $504.37. hearing as required by law.
464-3293 (Church) pastors, Tom Miller of Creston, Iowa, Bernard (Mari- Community of Christ, will partici- O’Kelley, Denae, sheriff telecom- No written or oral comments
9:45 a.m., Sunday School. Sunday, April 3: THOMAS JAMES MILLER lyn) Routh of Whiting, Iowa and pate along with Sherman Phipps, municator school, $309.40. were heard before the time of the
11:00 a.m., Morning Worship 9:50 a.m., Sunday school. Thomas James Miller, only son Bill (Anna) Routh of Coffee Creek, pastor of the Mount Ayr Restora- Pamida, conservation office/of- public hearing.
Service. 10:30 a.m., Worship service with of John Duane and Laura Anderson Montana; sister, Gwen (Spencer) tion Branch. fice/public health nursing supplies, No arguments against the First
6:30 p.m., Evening Service. Donn Henson speaking. Miller, was born in rural Blockton, Sandeman of Creston, Iowa; sis- Graceland’s student priesthood $84.06. Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget Amend-
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., AWANA; Ringgold county, Iowa on March members will serve as ushers and Polk County Treasurer, medical ment were heard from taxpayers.
ters-in-law, Martha Routh of Cres- examination fee, $25.00. THEREFORE, a motion was
7 p.m., Youth Group. Mount Ayr Restoration Branch 13, 1939 and passed away March co, Iowa and Mary Lou Schlapia of Graceland’s Instructional Technol-
Sherman Phipps, Presiding Elder 19, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. ogy Services will video record the Quality Inn, weed commissioner made by Kurt Shaha and seconded
Boulder, Colorado; special friend, lodging, $115.16. by David Inloes to adopt the First
Hickory Grove Alan Smith, Assistant Tom attended the one-room Bette Frakes of Owasso, Okla- event. There will be a catered re-
Advent Christian Church Sunday, April 3: Miller school and later graduated ception following the service. Radar Road Tec., sheriff radar Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget Amend-
Welcomers: Gordon Winkler. homa, and a host of loving nieces, certification, $670.00. ment as submitted.
Sherry Wiley, supply pastor from Blockton high school with nephews and friends. All members of the communi-
11:00 a.m., Worship service. 9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Rob ties in the area are cordially invited Reasoner’s Garage, Inc., grease, The vote on the resolution:
the class of 1957; he also gradu- Preceding him in death were his $226.40. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None.
Rolfe. ated from Northwest Missouri to attend this event.
Mount Ayr Assembly of God 10:00 a.m., Classes. wife, Dorothy; his parents; broth- Red Oak Welding Supply, weld- ATTEST: Amanda Waske, deputy
State College with a degree in ers, Mick and Richard, and infant ing supplies, $298.40. auditor.
Pastor Doug Rohrer 11:00 a.m., Worship. Ron Smith,
agriculture and biology. While in
(515-783-7712)
www.102983.agchurches.org
presiding; Sherman Phipps, speaking;
Jan Jordison, pianist; Lynda Rolfe, college he joined the army reserves
sister, Betty.
A memorial, to be determined
Ringgold County Reliable Office Supply, recorder
supplies, $99.40.
Dated this 21st day of March,
2011.
and served six months in Fort Ord,
ages.
9:00 a.m., Sunday school, all special music.
Custodians: Sherman Phipps. California. He later taught the vet-
at a later date, has been established
in his name. Supervisors Ringgold County Group Home,
mental health services, $12,260.50.
There was no further business. A
motion was made by Kurt Shaha and
erans agriculture class sponsored
Proceedings
10:00 a.m., Fellowship. 6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at Services were held at the United Ringgold County Recorder, re- seconded by David Inloes to adjourn
10:30 a.m., Worship service. Nursery Bob Rowland home. by Southwest Iowa Community Methodist Church in Clearfield on corder analysis fee, $3.76. the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
available. Children’s church. Wednesday, April 6: College in Creston. Tom served on Friday, March 25, 2011, with Rev. RK Fuels, Inc., fuel/gas, DALE WALTERS
Wednesdays: Service at 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Gordon the soil conservation board, was a Eydie Stephens officiating. Memo- ________________________________ $7,325.85. Chairman
Thursdays: Youth night at 6:30 p.m. Winkler home. Alan Smith presid- member of the Bethany Lodge No. Roberts, Greg, Rice township ATTEST: AMANDA WASKE
ries were by Rev. Al Rusk and Joe Continued from page 11
meeting, $20.00.
ing. 320 and Scottish Rite of Freema- Routh. Pianist was Patty Parrish. Ringgold County Deputy Auditor
Kellerton sonry, Blockton Christian Church Casket bearers included Ja- Diagonal Building products,
United Methodist Church and served as deacon and elder. building supplies, $23.79.
Thank You
son and Melissa Butler, Chris and
Rick Hawkins, Minister Services pending Tom and Barbara Brown were Sarah Becker, Jennifer and James Diagonal Progress, EMA publi-
9:30 a.m., Sunday School married in Gentry, Missouri on Tull, Julie and Andy Johnson, Joni cation/public health CPPW advertis-
10:30 a.m., Worship. for Alice Boyd June 16, 1962 and to this union and Jeremy Gillam and Joe Routh. ing, $162.14.
I wish to thank my family and friends for the cards,
Alice Boyd, 93, passed away three children were born. Tom Dolecheck, Allan, Athens town-
Beaconsfield Honorary pallbearers were ship meeting, $20.00. flowers, gifts and your presence at my 85th birthday party at
March 28, 2011 in Mount Ayr. Her loved his family and preached hon- Matt Routh, Lincoln Parrish, Brett
United Methodist Church esty and character building. His Eddy-Walker Equipment Com- Heritage Park.
Rick Hawkins, Minister services will be later in the week. Routh, John Parrish, Frank Gun- pany, parts, $464.54.
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home other love was farming the land, solley, Don Howard and Fred Wil- A big thank you to Mary Lee, Elizabeth, Karen and Oakel
Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Morning Wor- seeing the crops grow and buying Fairway Outdoor Advertising, for the planning and food with the help of Mary Lee’s friends:
ship. in Mount Ayr is in charge of the ar- son. public health CPPW advertising,
No Sunday School. rangements. and trading farm equipment. Military rites were by Wood- $100.00. Jeannette Quick, Radene Ward, Sharon Gile and Cathy Ward.
Her full obituary will appear in Tom is survived by his wife, side Post #97. Farm Plan/NAPA, filters/oil/ I am so blessed with family and friends.
United Baptist-Presbyterian next week’s edition. Barbara of Maryville, Missouri; JB was laid at rest in the Clear- parts/tools, $422.22.
Church
2343 State Highway 169
son, Scott Thomas and wife Mi-
chelle of Grain Valley, Missouri;
field Cemetery in Clearfield. Ferrellgas, sheriff jail utilities, Theola Weeda
Mount Ayr daughter, Leslie Drake and hus-
Michael Maddy, Pastor Need A Gift Idea? band Mark of Mankato, Minne-
Wednesday, March 30:
7:00 p.m., Bible Study.
7:30 p.m., Women’s study
The Mount Ayr Record-News is like
a weekly letter from home to keep
sota; grandsons, Shane Thomas
and Justin Scott Miller and Spen-
cer Jeffrey Hawk; granddaughters,
Thank You
group.
up with all the news of
Mackenzie Grace and Alexis Dan- Our hearts are full of love and thankfulness for all the
Sunday, April 3: Ringgold County.
ielle Hawk, and great-grandson, expressions of kindness and sympathy extended to our
9:00 a.m., Sunday school. Kruz Jeffrey Miller. families during the last few weeks. Dad was overwhelmed by
10:00 a.m., Worship. He was preceded in death by YOUR SMARTPHONE HEADQUARTERS!
Tuesday, April 5: Mount Ayr Record-News the number of visitors he had at both the Clearview Home and
his parents, John and Laura Miller;
7:00 a.m., Men’s breakfast at Peggy 122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa parents-in-law, Harvey Brown and the hospital. Thanks so much to those who visited, brought
Sue’s.
1:30 p.m., Low-impact exercise
Phone 641-464-2440 Paul and Louetta Shaffer, and son,
Jeffrey Duane Miller in 1990.
food, sent flowers, contributed to the memorial or simply
class. thought of us during this time. Thanks to Rev. Eydie Stephens,
Tom will be missed by his fam- ZZZFKDWPRELOLW\FRP Joe Routh and Al Rusk for their fantastic tribute to Dad. A
Faith United Parish
Email the Mount Ayr Record-News ily and friends. Memorials are to
at recnews@iowatelecom.net. the Blockton Christian Church, very special thanks to Joe, Patty and Matthew for all you did –
Pastor Bruce Giese
Platte Center the love and compassion you have for “Uncle J” is
unfathomable; you’re the greatest! Our hearts are sad, but our
8:30 a.m., Worship.
10:00 a.m., Sunday School.
CLASSIFIED ADS
maintenance of heavy equipment. Please check your ad for accuracy the
Knowledge of crushing, screening
and washing operations, drilling and first time it appears in the paper so that
blasting ledge rock, MSHA regula- any necessary changes can be made. We
tions, accident prevention and loss work hard to be accurate but infrequently
control, Oral and written communi- mistakes are made in typesetting an
cations, Problem solving and deci- advertisement. The newspaper will not be
sion making, Planning and schedul- responsible for mistakes beyond the first
ing, Cost and production control. week of publication. We reserve the right
Competitive wages and benefits. Ap- to edit, reject or cancel any ad.
ply at 1300 N Bahnson Ave., Sioux
Falls SD. 605-334-0468. www.myr- PREGNANT? Considering Adop-
landroyspaving.com EOE/Drug Free tion? Call us First! Living expenses,
Workplace. (INCN) housing, medical and continued sup-
______________________________ port afterwards. Choose adoptive
How to Write A Good Classified Ad Need Your Classified to Reach Even Further? We accept: Attention OWNER OPERATORS! family of your choice. Call 24/7
Earn up to $200,000/yr NO UP- Adopt Connect. 1-866-743-9212
1. Make classified ads work for you. Start your ad with the merchandise you are selling. This Ask us about the Iowa Newspaper Classified Network. Run your ad in over 230 Iowa FRONT COSTS! BONUS PRO- (INCN)
makes it easier for the reader to locate your items for sale. newspaper publications reaching more than 2.5 million readers for $300 for 25 words and GRAMS Home Weekly Must be 25, ______________________________
2. Always include the price of the item. 72 percent of classified readers do not respond to ads 2yrs OTR, CDL-A Call 866-946- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
$9 for each additional word. Or choose one or more regions of the state for $110 for 25 4322 www.fcc-inc.com (INCN) meetings every Thursday at 8 p.m.
that do not include a price. words and $4 for each additional word. The Southwest Iowa region classified ad is printed ______________________________ at the Neighborhood Center, Mount
3. Put yourself in the reader’s shoes. Ask what you would like to know about the in 65 publications in southwest Iowa reaching over 722,000 readers. Call us today. Ayr. 47-tfp
merchandise.
LIVESTOCK ______________________________
$2000 HIRING BONUS: LTL Driv- Driver - Recession proof refriger-
BUSINESS SERVICES FOR SALE HELP WANTED ers for Waterloo, Council Bluffs, ated freight. Plenty of miles. Need FOR SALE: Registered black Angus
2-year-old bulls, $2,500 each. First
REAL ESTATE
Quad Cities, Des Moines. HOME refresher? Free tuition at FFE. $1000
ADKISSON SAWMILL. Portable FOR SALE: Two lawn mowers - Cub Sign-on. Pet & Rider policy. CO & come, first pick. Eric Fell, 816-810- HOUSE FOR SALE: 203 W. 5th,
DIVINE WASTE INC. of Mount Ayr DAILY NO WEEKENDS. Must live 0076 or 641-464-0728. 3-4tp Kellerton. Corner lot, 2 bedrooms,
sawmill service. Your place or mine. Cadet 80 Hydrostatic 36” $450 and is taking applications for full and part within 50 miles of Terminal & meet O/O’s recruit@ffex.net. 855-289-
Serving the area since 1989. Call Cub Cadet 1720 Hydro 46” $300. Call 2217 (INCN) ______________________________ 2 car garage, sits on 2 lots. Needs
time positions. Competitive wages hiring guidelines CINDY 651-286- work. $3,500 cash only. Call 515-720-
Gerald Adkisson, 712-537-2433. 3-tf Craig Elliott at 641-464-3886. 4-2tp and potential benefits. Contact Tim 6468 (INCN) ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ at 641-464-2143. 5-1t ______________________________ Driver - Students - Get Your CDL MISCELLANEOUS 3532.
______________________________
4-4tp
McNEILL’S TREE SERVICE, Afton. FOR SALE: Oak traditional dining ______________________________ Driver- Strong Freight *REGION- and pull your first load within 18
Tree trimming, topping and removal. room table with six chairs. Matching days from start to finish. Free tuition Place a 25 word classified ad in over
Essex School, located in Essex, IA AL or EXPRESS lanes *F/T or P/T
David, 641-347-5081 or 641-344- buffet. Oak reproduction curio cabinet is seeking a superintendent. Inter- *LOCAL orientation *DAILY or at FFE Driver Academy. recruit@ 250 newspapers in Iowa for only
$300. Find out more by calling 800-
WANTED
9052. 5-4t - glass door. Glass table with angels ested candidates should contact Ron WEEKLY pay! CDL-A, 3 months ffex.net. 855-289-2217 (INCN)
______________________________ and two matching lamps. Connie ______________________________ 227-7636 or this newspaper. www. For limited time PAYING $6.50 each
Flynn, Superintendent by phone: current OTR experience. 800-414- cnaads.com (INCN) for junk car batteries or $5.50 each if
PRINTING -- Business cards, Brown - Cell - 641-344-0586. 5-2tp 712-379-3114 or email at rflynn@ 9569. www.driveknight.com “You got the drive, We have the Di-
envelopes, letterheads, statements, ______________________________ rection” OTR Drivers APU Equipped ______________________________ we pick up in IA NE or MO 217 653
heartland.net (INCN) (INCN) DO YOU EARN $800.00 in a day? 7480 (INCN)
business forms, circulars. Competitive SAWMILLS ñ Band/Chainsaw - ______________________________ ______________________________ Pre-Pass EZ-Pass Pets/ passenger
prices. Mount Ayr Record-News, SPRING SALE ñ Cut lumber any policy. Newer equipment. 100% NO Your ownl local candy route 25 ma- ______________________________
The Iowa Falls Area Development DRIVER: OTR for small Gretna, chines all for $9995.00. All major
641-464-2440. 12-tfp dimension, anytime. MAKE MON- Corporation is seeking a dynamic Nebraska, carrier dedicated to ma- touch. 1-800-528-7825 (INCN)
______________________________ EY and SAVE MONEY In stock leader. Degree plus 3-5 years expe- jor fleet, Midwest and West, high % ______________________________ credit cards accepted. 877-915-8222 Need Color Printing?
CHRIS CARES for your lawn ready to ship. Starting at $995.00. Announcing Incredible Pay Raise! VEND 3 (INCN)
rience preferred. Salary negotiable. drop and hook, reefers, 2 years expe- ______________________________
From our color printer for short
mowing, gutter cleaning, leaf raking. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/300N Send resume to IFADC, P.O. Box rience. Lanny, 800-810-5432. Earn up to 44.5 cpm. Run Regional:
For all your lawn care needs. Call NEED COPIES? Copies up to 11 x 17 runs to full-color glossy sales
1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N (INCN) 786, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 dstock- (INCN) Weekly Home Time. Great Miles.
641-234-0279. 5-2tp ______________________________ New Equipment. CDL-A, 6mo. ex- inches are available in black ink on sheets and brochures, check with
dale@iowafallslaw.com (INCN) ______________________________ white or colored paper. Reduction and
______________________________ FREE! FREE! FREE! No More ______________________________ OTR DRIVERS Small Fam- perience required. EEOE/AAP 866- the Record-News for your needs.
Movie Tickets! Watch ALL Movies, 322-4039 www.Drive4Marten.com enlargement also available. Mount
South Page Schools College Springs, ily Owned Omaha Reefer Company
FOR RENT ALL Channels, Adult, News, Sports Iowa 2011/12 Openings MS/HS Sci- seeks Class A Drivers, 2 yrs Exp. (INCN) Ayr Record-News.
______________________________
12-tfp Mount Ayr Record-News
& More! No Monthly Bills. Money ence VoAg/FFA, Head/Assistant Clean MVR, Quality home time, ______________________________
FOR RENT: North Taylor Court Back Guarantee. REDEMOTE. Football, Head Girls Basketball, Newer equipment. 888-518-5463 Need 80 CDL drivers to deliver bus-
Apartments, 501 N. Taylor St., Mount COM 1-800-605-9651 (INCN) Nurse FOR APPLICATION IN- x2101 Apply online ulinetransport. ses and trucks across the U.S. We
Ayr, IA 50854. One bedroom unit
$310 per month. Appliances and A/C
furnished, laundry facilities on site.
______________________________
HAPPY ADS
FORMATION GO TO: http://www.
southpageschools.com/ (INCN)
com (INCN)
______________________________
are expanding and if you like setting
your own schedule this is the job for NOTICE
______________________________ Attention Reefer, Tanker, Flatbed you. Ability to gross over $62,000/ The Ringgold County Driver’s License Station will be
For information or an application call HAPPINESS WAS . . . receiving $1000 - $1250 - $1500 Sign On Drivers Needed! If you’re ready to year. Must adhere to DOT regula-
641-782-8585 ext. 11. SIRHA, 219 birthday wishes - written and verbal, tions, have good driving record. closed Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and 31, 2011,
Bonuses. Hiring Over The Road be the best, join the best! Experi-
N. Pine St., Creston, IA 50801. Equal calls and cards. It was appreciated. - Drivers. Van, Flatbed, Refrigerated enced or recent grad with CDL wel- Call 1-866-764-1601 or apply online due to the high volume of tax payment traffic.
Opportunity Housing. 4-2t Doris Todd. 5-1t Openings. Call Roehl 1-888-867- come. Call Prime Inc. Today! 1-800- www.qualitydriveaway.com (INCN)
______________________________ ______________________________ 6345 AA/EOE (INCN) 277-0212 www.primeinc.com ______________________________
______________________________ (INCN)
______________________________ WILSON TILING
DIVINE WASTE, INC. Leon Fred and Lisa Wilson
Your local residential and commercial waste services provider. NOTICE General Clearfield, Iowa
Ph. 641-464-2143 Dentistry Call: 641-336-2462
To Whom It May Concern
The City of Mount Ayr has picked up a small male Sarah Hoban, D.D.S.
black curly-haired dog with a white mark on the chest Leon Recycling & Auto Parts
MOWING BIDS found in Mount Ayr.
The owner may contact City Hall in Mount Ayr, Iowa at
Ph. 641-446-7557
Ringgold County Fairgrounds 641-464-2402 to pick up their dog after paying all of the Ph. 641-446-7766
Buying all ferrous and nonferrous metals. From cars
to machinery, we can pick up anything. If you can
We are now accepting bids to mow and trim the boarding fees. If the dog is not picked up within (7) days deliver, we now have new truck scales on site where
Ringgold County Fairgrounds. from this published notice, the dog will be euthanized. we will give you top dollar for your scrap iron. We are
Submit bids in writing by Friday, April 8, 2011, to: • CHARLES E. MANUEL also your one-stop shop for nationwide new and
used auto parts.
Ringgold County Fair CHIROPRACTOR
2128 262nd Avenue, Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 • DR. BRYAN NOWLIN We’re Back!
Questions? Contact Keith Miller 641-464-0746 (after 6 p.m.) 303 S. Linden
Lamoni, Iowa LAWN MOWING
❖ Reasonable rates
Fogle Lake Recreation Area Parker Tract OFFICE HOURS
❖ References available upon request
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks to receive • Monday - Thursday
GIVE US A TRY!
bids for the purchase and removal of a wood barn, corn crib and 8:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.
a small shed located on state-owned real estate in Section 31, • Friday Ricker Brothers Mowing
Township 70 North, Range 30, Ringgold County, Iowa, 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jake and Joe Ricker • Ph. 641-464-0846
designated as Fogle Lake Wildlife Area.
Call 641-784-6677 (If no answer, leave a message and we’ll get back to you a.s.a.p.!)
Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April
7, 2011.
For information, please contact:
Chad Paup ◆ General Surgery ◆ Laparoscopic Surgery
IA DNR ◆ Orthopedic Surgery ◆ ENT Surgery
◆ Ophthalmology Surgery
500 East Taylor
Creston, Iowa 50801 504 N. Cleveland Street, Mount Ayr
Ph. 515-238-5708 www.rchmtayr.org
Do your hips and knees ache by the end of the day? Is it progressively getting
HELP WANTED worse or keeping you from the fun you used to have? Get ahead of the pain before
it gets ahead of you. See your family doctor today or call 641-464-4409 to schedule
…in Lenox, Iowa a consult with our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Homedan, to learn about your options.
Don’t lose one more day to aches and pains.
has immediate oppor-
tunities for employ-
CONSULTANT SCHEDULE
ment on 2nd and 3rd
shifts. Michael Foods is
a diversified food processor and distributor with
businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery
WANTED OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
Everett C. Madson, M.D.
ONCOLOGY CLINIC
Robert Shreck, M.D.
products and refrigerated potato products. Previous Mount Ayr Park Board… Friday, April 1 Thursday, April 14
experience in food manufacturing is not required. …will be taking bids on constructing an 18-ft. x EAR, NOSE & THROAT CLINIC NEPHROLOGY CLINIC
We will train people with a solid work history. 24-ft. open-sided shelter house on a concrete pad at Phillip Linquist, D.O. Siva Jagarlapudi, M.D.
For further information, contact Human Re- the Judge Lewis Park east ball field. Wednesday, April 6 Friday, April 22
sources at 641-333-4700 or come to the plant to apply Bids must be returned to Mount Ayr City Hall by Wednesday, April 20
Friday, April 15. Shelter house must be completed by Hermien Creger, A.R.N.P.
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 27
EOE/AAP
May 21. Plans and details are available at Southwest
Builder Supply, Inc. SURGERY CLINIC
Dane Johnson, D.O. CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
Mon., April 4; Fri., April 8 Department of Ringgold County Hospital
Mon., April 11; Thurs., April 14 Eric Martin, M.D.
Notice Mon., April 18; Thurs., April 21 Wednesday, April 13
Mon., April 25 Wednesday, April 27
Due to increased operating expenses, Mediacom Kathleen Dewald, A.R.N.P.
will be making the following changes to standard VASCULAR CLINIC Wednesday, April 27
monthly rates effective May 1, 2011. These changes
do not apply to customers who are in fixed-term Alan R. Koslow, M.D.
promotions or contracts. Tuesday, April 5 HEARING TESTING CLINIC
Tuesday, April 19 Kent Webb, M.A.
All digital receivers with remotes will increase by $.50 For an appointment, please call Tuesday, April 12
Mediacom Online Intro will decrease by $2.00 515-284-1976. Tuesday, April 26
Pictured are Dave, Gary and Mike with Office Aides Vice Mediacom Online will decrease by $2.00
President Doug Schwandt.
Mediacom VIP Online will decrease by $2.00 ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC SKIN CARE CLINIC
Gary’s Best Buy Handyman Services Mediacom Online Max will decrease by $5.00
Mediacom Ultra 50 will decrease by $5.00
Shehada Homedan, M.D.
Tuesday, April 5
Anne Nelson, PA-C
Wednesday, April 20
has joined forces with Office Aides Corp.
Mediacom Online Ultra 105 will decrease by $5.00
Tuesday, April 12 For an appointment, please call
New: Mediacom Modem rental $5.00
to provide: Tuesday, April 19 1-800-325-3695
Tuesday, April 26
◆ Household ◆ Construction ◆ Yard Clean Up For more information contact your local Mediacom office
to our elderly and disabled clients at a discounted price. or call 1.800.332.0245 Outpatient Clinic Department - Phone 641-464-4409
They have 30 years experience. Rules for acceptance and participation in the clinics are the same for everyone
Contact: Gary at 515-669-0172, Mike at 515-250- without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, creed, religion or
political affiliation.
0269 or David at Office Aides 641-464-0776.
14 Mount Ayr Record-News Thursday, March 31, 2011
News
Budget work, site Budget, tobacco
visit action for policy lead work for
Clearfield board Diagonal council
Budget work for the 2011-12 property tax for fiscal year 2011-12 Budget approval, a tobacco- The council approved the pur-
school year, salary increases, a site for the regular program budget ad- free park policy, adult prom, sewer chase of the insurance and to apply
visit corrective action report and a justment allowed by state code. budget report, water increases, and for the liquor license for the event.
school start hearing were among This amount would be $22,281 for street and water system updates The Southern Iowa Rural Water
topics for the Clearfield Communi- the coming year. were all part of the action for the Association will be raising rates to
ty school board at its recent March The board made the decision Diagonal city council at its March the city on July 2, 2011, 2012 and
meeting. on salary increases for the coming meeting recently. again in 2013.
In budget issues, the board dis- school year as well. A hearing was held on the pro- Council members were in
cussed possible budget scenarios A salary schedule increase for posed budget for 2011-12 at the agreement to pass the city’s water
before choosing one on which to certified staff of two percent will meeting. increases along to city water cus-
hold a budget hearing and ap- be given as well as a two percent There was no one from the pub- tomers. City clerk Julie Malcom
proved a budget guarantee resolu- increase for classified employees. lic to make comment or ask ques- will begin paper work for the in-
tion. Elementary principal Jackie tions pertaining to the proposed crease for the coming fiscal year.
Superintendent Joe Drake pre- Hopkins explained areas of non- budget. The budget was approved The USDA sewer budget report
sented several budget scenarios to compliance listed in the site visit as proposed at the hearing. prepared by the city clerk for the
the board to compare possible tax report made after the Iowa Depart- Chris Doster from Ringgold coming fiscal years was presented.
levies and the cash flow needed for ment of Education team visited the County Public Health, Gina Knox Kathy Pfiffner from USDA had
the 2011-12 school year. district. and several parents and children previously approved the report.
It was the consensus of the Several of the items dealt with from the community attended the The council added its approval for
board to chose a budget estimate board policies that needed to be meeting to show support for to- the report.
for publication with a tax asking changed. Those changes were cor- Idyllic spring picture? bacco free policies for the city’s City superintendent Mitch Eng-
levy of $17.63 per $1,000 taxable rected with board approval at the parks. land reported on street work and
valuation. meeting. It would be an idyllic winter picture, an isolated pond the county was taken Friday, March 25, however. The children presented posters water system needs.
The board set the public hearing Revised policies 603.4, 301.2, surrounded by snow-covered trees behind a barbed Readers will have to determine if a spring snow shot and the parents spoke about setting England requested being given
on the budget for Tuesday, April 303.2, 102, 500 and 802.3 were wire fence. This picture from the southeast corner of is still picturesque. examples for the children. the go ahead to check into the cost
12, at 6:30 p.m. at the school. approved by the board and the sec- Doster gave a presentation of for patch work and gravel projects
The budget calls for expendi-
tures of $1,390,065 for the year
and revenues of $1,430,622.
ond reading waived.
A corrective action plan and
time line will be submitted to the
More about Clearview resident
___________________________
surveys and presented a draft of a
park policy drawn up by the county
attorney.
on city streets this summer.
He also updated the council on
water loss and the possibility of
Revenues will include $625,543 state within 45 days of receipt of Continued from front page assisted living and senior housing the long-term care community. The council had some questions meter switch out at residences of
in property taxes to be raised the notification of non-compliance communities and residential care They are affiliated nationally with about how the policy would work old meters, buried meters or others
in Clearfield and all four of her the American Health Care Asso-
from the $17.63 levy and another on other changes that needed to be children graduated from Clearfield facilities. Both organizations are for activities like the Labor Day in need of replacement.
$17,000 will be raised in income made to bring the district into com- dedicated to enhancing long-term ciation and the National Center for celebration in the city park and He noted that this needed to be
high school. She obtained a good Assisted Living.
surtaxes in the district as part of the pliance with the state. enough salary to support herself care in Iowa by providing leader- with people who rent cabins and done to keep accurate tack of water
budget. The property tax amount In another action for the com- and her children. ship, advocacy, information, and camp at Fogle Lake Park. usage and to avoid contaminants in
compares to $449,080 estimated in ing school year, the board sched- Morey was able to overcome education to a broad range of pro- Instead of making a decision on the water lines.
the current year in property tax and uled a hearing for an early start the hardest obstacle that any moth- viders, consumers, government
agencies, and others comprising
More about the matter at the meeting, the coun- Mayor Lowell Johnson sug-
$14,000 in income surtaxes date waiver on Tuesday, April 12, er of one child, let alone four chil- cil tabled the vote until the coun- gested that England prepare a list
A total of $437,496 will come at 7 p.m. dren could have to face, and she More than $23
action novels
___________________________ cil’s April meeting to allow more of properties needing meters to be
from state foundation aid, $98,287 The district has to seek the did it independently. She is known Continued from front page time for the council to think about shared at the next meeting of the
from other state sources and waiver to be able to begin the through out our community for the million to Iowa turning the pages to see what the the decision. council.
$145,000 from federal sources. school year before Labor Day. hard-working, caring, loving, ad- next adventure for Rich Holt will Gina Knox requested to work
The expenditures are led The board also approved an mirable individual that she is. RECs from FEMA with the city to set up May 28 as a
by $842,000 for instruction, application prepared by principal When she was 68 years old, The U.S. Department of Home-
be -- and after two books still keeps
permanent date for an adult prom Laminating services
a reader wanting more and find out
$421,3090 in support services, Hopkins for empowerment grant after being widowed for 25 years, land Security’s Federal Emergency how the story finally plays out. activity and also requested the city available at the
$35,100 in non-instructional pro- funds for fiscal year 2011-12. she remarried Joe Stevenson and Management Agency (FEMA) The books are carried in print apply for dram shop insurance and Mount Ayr Record-News.
grams and $91,665 in other expen- The next regular meeting of the they were married for 20 years un- has awarded funding totaling version at Lulu.com (select books Class B liquor license needed for Sizes up to 11” x 17”
ditures including $50,000 for facil- board will be held Tuesday, April til both of them were admitted into $23,654,790 to two Iowa rural and type Don Treichler) or in print the event, which is a fund-raiser Let us make your reduced
ities acquisition and construction. 12, at 6 p.m. to meet requirements the Clearview Homes in Clear- electric cooperatives through the and Kindle (digital) version on for the community center. and laminated gun permit.
The district will have a car- for budget publication and submis- field. hazard mitigation grant program. Amazon.com (select books and
ryover of $1,581,042 at the end sion to the county auditor. One can hear the love that her Southwest Iowa Rural Elec- type in Don Treichler).
of the new budget, compared to
$1,483,762 estimated at the end of Republican Women
children have for her in their voic-
es? She had a great impact on not
tric Cooperative will receive
$2,892,308 to retrofit 41.8 miles
So when the third book is done,
the movie rights sold and the di-
Tyler Insurance Services, Inc.
the current year and $1,673,416 at only those four children, but the of electrical distribution lines in rector comes scouting locations in
the end of the 2010 fiscal year. to meet in Mount Ayr children she taught in school for order to lessen damage from se- 113 South Fillmore • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
Ringgold county, be sure to treat
As part of the budget discus- The regional meeting of the those five years right after gradua- vere weather. Northwest Iowa him or her nicely. Ph. 641-464-3214 FAX 641-464-3215
sion, the board discussed the con- Iowa Federation of Republican tion. She is a prime role model for Power Cooperative will receive The movie company won’t have
dition of the buses and vans and Women will be held Saturday, any single parent out there. $20,762,482 to retrofit 151.14 any trouble getting the rights to use
“Your Full Service Agency”
made the decision not to purchase April 2, at Romano’s Pizza from Clearview Home is a member miles of electrical distribution lines the Mount Ayr Record-News for • Commercial • Farm-Owners • Homeowners
new vehicles at this time. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. of the Iowa Health Care Associa- in order to lessen damage from se- props and an occasional mention. •Auto • Major Medical • Crop/Hail • Life
Other budget discussion includ- Many speakers from the Re- tion (IHCA) and the Iowa Center vere weather. Those “maybes” are probably
ed preschool funding and pending publican party will be on hand to for Assisted Living (ICAL) which FEMA obligates funding for just another fiction, but then again,
legislation that could affect these speak to the group. are nonprofit trade associations; these projects directly to the state. maybe Rick and Angie really will
funds. Cost for a coffee and meal will whose 587 facility members and It is the state’s responsibility to en- walk the streets of Mount Ayr
The board also voted to ap- be $9. Everyone is invited to at- 113 associate members span the sure that the eligible sub-grantees someday.
prove the budget guarantee resolu- tend the meeting. continuum of long term care. receive these awards. FEMA con-
tion that allows the district to levy For more information on the IHCA ICAL members provide tributes 75 percent of the total cost
plans, contact Tracee Knapp at services to Iowa’s frail and elderly of a project. State and local entities
2011 Graceland 641-202-4801. served through nursing facilities, contribute the other 25 percent.
Community Health
Fair set April 5
The Southern Iowa community
is invited to attend Graceland Uni-
versity’s annual spring health fair
on Tuesday, April 5, from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. The event is located in
the Memorial Student Center at the
university in Lamoni.
The fair is organized by Grace-
land’s Student Health Services
department and is targeted for
people of all ages. There will be
approximately 35 participants of-
fering health and safety related in-
formation. The organizations and
professionals represented include
Alcoholics Anonymous, Alzheim-
er’s Association, the Area Agency
on Aging, the Area Health Educa-
"
!
tion Center, the Circle of Life Hos-
pice, the Clark County Womens’
Health Project, the Community
Health Centers of Southern Iowa,
the Crescents’ organization, vari-
ous departments from the Decatur
County Hospital, Decatur County
Public Health, Des Moines Pas-
toral Counseling Center, Ringold
County Hospital, The Vision Cen-
ter and Eye Care from Osceola, GU
Athletic Trainers, a GU Health and
Movement Science class, Campus
Ministries, Hammer Medical Sup-
ply, Hospice of Central Iowa, Iowa
Highway Patrol, Lamoni Nurs-
ing and Rehab Center, Lamoni
EMS, Lamoni Police Department,
Planned Parenthood, Student
Health Services Interns, Southern
Iowa Trolley, TOPS, Varsity Drug
Store, WIC/Matura and Prevention
Concepts.
The Decatur County Hospi-
tal lab personnel will be drawing
blood for testing from 8 a.m. un-
til 11 a.m. The lab tests and their
prices are as follows:
Lipid Profile (includes choles-
terol, triglyceride, HDL and blood
sugar) -- $25.
Cholesterol -- $10. $*1 %*
& (A
B
&1#
%
# 1
+
Blood Sugar -- $10
ALT (Liver function -- recom-
%
&'() * !
" #$
11
mended if taking a cholesterol '() *+ *!
...CCC)=DE&
lowering medicine) -- $5.
TSH (thyroid function test) -- )
!
#FG
&
&#'() *&
$15.
PSA (prostate cancer screening
test) -- $15.
A 12-hour fast is recommended
before the blood is drawn. Medica- 101 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr
tion may be taken prior to testing Ph. 641-464-3251
with water only.
Feel free to call Graceland Uni-
versity Student Health Services
at 641-784-5372 if you have any
questions about the fair.
!
" #$
%
&'() **+,-.-
"/0+
1
!*
'() **
/&
%#2
&!
&
1
#
& !
&
1
+
&%%
&!
1&
&3(
4 # #
%
&
Mount Ayr Record-News ! !! 5#6-+---678+---
1
!*
#9&7+-77+
&
# #
#!:
##
&&'() *=
=>?-77'() 1&
9!@>$