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2011
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Rotary Senior Living
crowns royalty for
Valentine’s Day
IN
THIS
WEEK’S
EAGLE
YOU’LL FIND
MORE THAN 130 FACES
INSIDE THIS WEEKS EAGLE
Rotary Senior Living
receives donation
Page 1
Boys’ basketball
tournament team
Page 1
Wright County
approves loan for
potential purchase of
Stronghold
Page 2
In memory of Carroll Spangler
Carroll Spangler was a resident at Rotary Senior Living for several years. On December 11, 2013,
he passed away. Recently, his family honored his memory by donating an Amish-made oak bench
to the Rotary Senior Living North building. Spangler’s daughter-in-law, Linda Spangler, said they
also donated the bench in appreciation for the good care he received while calling Rotary Senior
Living his home. In fact, he felt so at home, Administrator Sam Boeke said it was Spangler who
told him the picture of Governor Blue (seen in the photo) ought to be hung in the front entryway
where everyone could see it, so that’s where they moved it to. Pictured above, from left: Sam
Boeke, Carroll Spangler, Jr., Linda Spangler, Ron Spangler, and Activities Director Rick Raner.
Supervisors
Page 2
Jim Kepler and Thelma Kepler were honored to be chosen as
the Rotary Senior Living Valentines Day King and Queen of the
north building. Photo provided
Lottery winner news in
Wright County
Page 5
Haiti Medical Mission
Trip #4
Page 5
Photo by Kim Demory
Looking for “Gym Rats”
GNC breaks ground in
Haiti
Page 9
Fifth through 12th grade basketball players wanted
BY KIM DEMORY
egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
The official basketball season is over in Eagle Grove, but for those of you who just
can’t get enough of playing the game, or who want to improve their skills, “Gym Rats
is calling your name.
Mickey Cooper, along with the Eagle Grove Parks and Recreation Department, are looking for students grades
five through 12 who will commit their time on Sundays from 12:30 - 2 p.m., in March and April, to attend open
gym at Eagle Grove Elementary. Forty-five minutes will be spent developing skills, and the other 45 minutes
will be game-time. But…you need to sign a commitment letter to attend at least six of the eight sessions (Easter
excluded). There is no fee for this program, and it is open to both experienced and novice players.
The purpose of this program is not only to increase skill level, but to create more interest in the Eagle Grove
basketball program. Volunteer coaches for this event will include, but are not limited to: Mickey Cooper, Smokey
Wilburn, Bryan Whaley, Mark Sampson, and Andy Ettinger. Instruction will be divided by age and ability.
At the end of the session, if you have participated in the minimum six open gyms, you will receive a one-of-akind “Gym Rats” t-shirt that only graduates of the academy will receive.
Parents - you are invited, and encouraged, to attend the open gym as well. See what your child is learning.
Offer words of encouragement. Lend a helping hand to the coaches. You’re involvement shows your child you care
about what they are interested in.
If you are ready to commit to improving your skills and having fun while doing so, you may pick up a
registration form at Eagle Pharmacy or at the middle school. Forms may be returned to either location or brought
with you to the gym on the first day, Sunday, March 2.
National FFA Week
Page 13
Meet the new Lions Club
members
Page 13
Carl Olson and Elizabeth Moklebust were crowned the Rotary
Senior Living south building Valentine’s Day King and Queen.
Each of the Kings were presented with a corsage. Moklebust
and Kepler were each presented with a long stem rose. All
royalty enjoyed wearing a crown. Look for more photos from
Valentine’s Day at Rotary Senior Living on page 3. Photo provided
Right/Left Hand
Academy returns to EG
Page 14
Banding together
Page 16
Sixth Annual Aaron
Eilerts’ Day
Page 16
Tournament team plays well
A group of Eagle Grove fourth
and fifth grade school boys loaded
up on February 1 and drove to
Jefferson, Iowa for three games
at the Green County basketball
tournament. The team left Jefferson
with a 2 – 1 record and finishing in
a tie for first place. The Eagles tied
with Humboldt for a 2-1 record and
the tournament’s tie-breaker system
gave the Eagles a runner-up finish.
Tyler Hanson, Brady Beck,
Adam Herrington, Enzo Gebara,
Anton Martz, Jake Darling, and
Thomas Matthes competed against
Humboldt, South Central Calhoun,
and Green County. The boys were
coached by Mike Herrington, Keith
Mathis, and Bruce Rahl.
The team also traveled to Albert
City on February 8 for the Sioux
Rapids Sports Boosters tournament.
The Eagles had a great day competing
in pool B against South O’Brien,
Okoboji, and Cherokee.
The Eagles finished first in pool
B with 2-1 record advancing to the
championship game against pool A
winner Alta-Aurelia.
The
tournament’s
format
forced the Eagles to play back-toback-to-back games including the
championship game. The Eagles
finished the tournament with a 2-2
record and the runner-up medal.
“Thanks to all the parents and
family members for traveling and
supporting the young Eagles,” said
Coach Herrington.
City Council
Page 3
BRIEFLY
Aaron Eilerts’ Day Food and
Paper Goods Collection
Monday, Feb. 24
Throughout the school day
Door-to-Door in Eagle Grove
Items given to local Food Pantry
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RBMS Band Concert
Tuesday, Feb. 25
7 p.m.
RBMS Auditorium
Free and open to the public
Knights of Columbus District
Free Throw Shooting Contest
Pictured above, first row: Tyler Hanson, Brady Beck, and Adam
Herrington. Second row: Enzo Gebara, Anton Martz, Jake
Darling, and Thomas Matthes. Third row: Mike Herrington, Keith
Mathis, and Bruce Rholl. Photo submitted
The Knights of Columbus district free throw contest was hosted
in Humboldt, Iowa on February 2. The Eagles were represented
by Thomas Matthes (not pictured) in boys 10 year old age group,
Adam Herrington (left) in boys 11 age group, Enzo Gebara (center)
in boys 12 age group, and Mariana Gonzalez (right) in girls 13
year old group. Winners of their age division and advancing
to Regional competition in Clarion, Iowa and competing against
district winners are Adam Herrington and Mariana Gonzalez.
Winners at the regional level will move on to compete at the State
competition on Clarion. Good Luck to Adam and Mariana!!!!
Photo submitted
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Golden Stars Drill Team Night
Saturday, March 1
7 p.m.
Eagle Grove Elementary Gym
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4-H Fun Night
Saturday, March 15
Evening
Clarion-Goldfield HS Gym
Open to the public
_______________________
Eagle Grove Girl Scout
Cookie Sale
Now thru Sunday, March 16th
Call 293-2321 if not contacted
_______________________
New Owner/Manager Luncheon
Wednesday, March 19
11:30 a.m.
TBD
_______________________
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LOCAL NEWS
Thursday, February 20, 2014
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Landowners skeptical of
proposed tile improvements
to Drainage District #131
BY MATT VOIGTS
[email protected]
At
the
Wright
County
Supervisors Meeting February 17,
farmers expressed concern toward
proposed
tiling
improvements
to Drainage District #131. Keith
Hubbard of McClure Engineering –
who presented the project – said the
district’s current tile is showing signs
of age and will require replacement
at some point, a better picture of
which would be gained by televising
the present tile.
The land that would be affected
is in sections 26, 27, 34 and 35 of
Dayton Township and sections 1
and 2 of Woolstock Township, east
of Eagle Grove and southeast of
Clarion. The current line serves
22,120 acres, was built in 1917, and
is made of 22,000 feet of clay tile.
“By doing the calculations,
comparing it to a modern system, we
would say this is undersized,” said
Hubbard, who proposed three plans:
- Sending a televisual probe
through the existing tile to determine
its condition – including if it has
collapsed tile or sedimentation – at a
cost of $51,000
- Laying new quarter-inch tile, at
a cost of $962,000 for a relief line or
$1.2 million for a full replacement.
- Laying new half-inch tile, at a
cost of $1.3 million for a relief line or
$1.6 million for a replacement line.
Hubbard then proceeded to
read “a stack of objection letters”
numbering
18
from
district
landowners. Some objecting opinions
expressed beliefs that the current
drainage system was adequate,
and that drainage could be better
accomplished with open waterways.
Around 15 interested individuals
attended the hearing. Laying tile
would disrupt land productivity
during one season, and be paid for
by taxes from the landowners
“When farmers do this with
their own land, each farmer has to
see whether they will see a return
on their investment,” Hubbard said.
“With this, it’s a long term question.
Every district’s going to have to go
through this. It was a burden back
when they put it in 1917… Eventually
this tile will stop working. Until
you’ve televised it you don’t really
know when.”
“I don’t want to spend any
money I don’t have to, but I think
there’s a lot of denial in this district,”
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said farmer Brian Wagner, with
carefully-considered words. “I’ve
seen a lot of fields damp off and
I know with proper drainage that
doesn’t happen. I think there’s a lot
of false information spread on this.”
Wagner also suggested it may be
better to build the tile under current
regulations than after potential future
changes. “I also know that despite all
the negative comments, there are 6
landlords who can see some benefits
to it, who are not fighting putting in
a bigger tile,” he continued. “That’s
kind of where I am.”
Among the more specific
concerns was voiced by Larry
Jacobson, who has farmed south
of Clarion since 1958. The tiling
project would upset his land during
nesting times, he said, and he would
consequently lose Conservation
Preserve Program benefits he
received for implementing wetland
sustainability
programs
he
implemented there.
According to David Johnson,
drainage district attorney, a
remonstrance can be made to stop
the proposed tile projects if 51% of
the people in the area owning 70% of
the land submit a formal request in
favor of halting the project. Current
records list 36 parties with land in
the affected area, the relationship to
number of individuals involved and
overall land percentage owned will be
calculated as the project progresses.
The televisual scope could not be
halted by a remonstrance, as it is
considered a repair rather than an
upgrade.
“Don’t be bashful – we need to
know what you have to say,” Johnson
said, encouraging landowners to put
into writing their opinions on the
project.
A follow-up meeting on drainage
district 131 will be held Monday,
March 17.
A public hearing with the
Supervisors is scheduled for
Monday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. for
plans related to drainage district
33: sections 9, 10 and 16 of Lincoln
Township, southeast of Clarion.
The Supervisors also held a
completion hearing on drainage
district 176/31: sections 32, 33 and
34 of Dayton Township and sections
3, 4 and 5 of Lincoln Township,
located directly east of Clarion near
Highway 3.
Every day this winter that Eagle Grove has had a two-hour
late start to the school day meant no morning preschool,
which meant it took them a couple more weeks to be able
to celebrate their official 100th Day of School. The big day
finally arrived on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Kate Porter’s four-yearold-preschool class at Eagle Grove Elementary observed the
event by enjoying a number of activities, like making crowns
and making the number 100 out of carrot sticks and plastic
cups. Pictured directly above: Holly Anderson is proud to be
100 days smarter. Pictured top right: Grayson Chamberlin
finds how many different ways he can make the number 100
using his snacks. Instead of plastic cups for zeros, he also
used two Cherrios. Pictured bottom right: Trenton Robinson
and Jamie Steffenson use their hands to show what they are
smiling about - 100 days of school in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Photos by Kim Demory
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Wright County approves loan for
potential purchase of Stronghold
At its meeting on Monday, Feb.
17, the Wright County Board of
Supervisors approved issuing a loan
to Brad Mills, of Houghton, Iowa,
with the proceeds to be used toward
activities related to the potential
purchase and ongoing operation
of Stronghold Manufacturing in
Clarion.
The financing is $80,000 from
the county’s economic development
revolving loan fund. The term is for
five years at 4.9 percent interest.
The sale of the company has not
yet been executed, and the issuance
of the financing is pending the
closing of the purchase.
Stronghold is a long-time Clarion
business. It manufactures cattle chutes
and gates, portable sale rings, cattle
equipment alleys and tubs, calving
pens, horse equipment, fencing
and corrals, cattle ties, and other
related items. There are currently 20
employees at Stronghold and Mills
plans to expand employment by 5 to
10 employees over the course of the
next couple of years.
Mills is the owner of Washington
Machining
Company,
based
in Washington, Mo., a suburb
of St. Louis, and the owner of
Mills
Manufacturing,
another
manufacturing company based at
Earlville, between Waterloo and
Dubuque.
“Wright
County
Economic
Development (WCED) has been
working with Mr. Mills for about
nine months to assist in putting
together a plan that would retain the
Stronghold operation in the county,”
said Brad Hicks, director of WCED.
“The county’s loan committee
and
economic
development
commissioners were unanimous in
their support for his application, and
recommended it to the supervisors.”
WCED was involved in assisting
Mills in obtaining a $120,000 loan
from the Mid Iowa Development
Association (MIDAS) Council of
Governments, of which Wright
County is a member.
For more information about
the Wright County Intermediary
Revolving Loan fund, contact
Brad Hicks at 515-532-6422,
or see the description on the
county’s website at http://www.
wrightcounty.org/departments/
economic_development/finance_
your_business.php#W.
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
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Library Board questions
City Council on funding
By Les houser
[email protected]
Mark Ketchum, representing the
Eagle Grove Library Board, along
with Director Jan Grandgeorge and
other members, appeared before the
City Council this past Monday night
to present their concerns on funding
in the upcoming budget.
“The finance committee is
recommending no increase in
library funding by the City,” said
Ketchum. “That is what brought us
here tonight.”
Ketchum reminded the Council
that 70 percent of the voters
approved the levy for increasing the
annual operating
expenses. This
would
give
the Board an
additional
$19,000
in
funding.
“We
fund the library
now at a higher
percentage than
the
state-wide dennis vandewaTer
average,”
said
Councilperson Dennis Vandewater.
Ketchum feels that the Council
should find other ways to balance
the budget while still upholding the
will of the voters from the election.
“We cannot maintain our current
standard of service, even without
raises for staff, without the additional
funding,” said Grandgeorge.
City Administrator Mike Boyd
responded that the City is trying their
best to at least
maintain essential
services (police
protection,
s t r e e t s ,
utilities,etc.). In
response to a
question, he did
state that the new
budget proposes a
Mike Boyd
$5,000 reduction
in
funding
but Mayor Sandra McGrath has
recommended leaving them at the
same amount of $165,800.
“That’s $24,000 less as far as I’m
concerned,” responded Ketchum.
“You’re still getting full
revenue,” said Vandewater.
The Council also heard a brief
report from the Museum Board. A
lot of the items in the building are
completed, with electrical work
nearly complete. There is a large
amount of donated items to go
through and catalog, and they could
use some volunteers for cleaning
the place up prior to opening. They
are looking at a late spring or early
summer opening, hopefully by the
Summerfest celebration.
In department reports, Police
Chief Beltran stated that his officer
evaluations went well with good
feedback. Boyd told the Council that
the visit to the Statehouse in Des
Moines went well, and it was interesting
seeing state government in action. He
also commented to the Council about
the budgeting process. “I appreciate
the Council for working hard on this
budget to help keep the community
fiscally strong,” said Boyd.
Mayor McGrath stated that there
is some confusion
on the word
‘abutting’ in the
revised ordinance.
“It’s your own
sidewalk only,”
said McGrath.
Inotheraction
the Council:
sandy McGraTh
-approve d
pay estimate #3
for V & K, Inc. of $26,272.75 for work
on DD#94;
-accepted, and placed on file,
the yearly audit report as completed
and presented by TP Andersen &
Company of Humboldt;
-set the date of Monday, March 3
at 7 p.m. for the public hearing to hear
comments and approve the FY14-15
city budget;
-approved a beer/liquor license
renewal for the Smoke Shop.
Rotary Senior Living celebrates Valentine’s
Pictured at left: Rotary Senior
Living South staff prepared a
special Valentine’s Day dinner
for residents, family, friends,
and guests, on Thursday, Feb.
13. In addition to good food,
they appreciated the time to
be together with loved ones,
talking about holidays past
as well as the current day’s
events, like the crowing of the
south home Valentine’s Day
King and Queen, Carl Olson
and Elizabeth Moklebust. A
good time was had by all.
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PUBLIC RECORD
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Marriage License
Jorge L. Alvarez-Covarrubias,
42, and Sarah K. Surber, 24, both
of Eagle Grove. Feb. 6, 2014
Death Certificates
Dale B. Thomason, 87, of Eagle
Grove. Jan. 25, 2014
Mary L. Middleton, 71, of Clarion. Feb. 1, 2014
Birth Certificates
Male, Garrett M. Wilson born
Jan. 2, 2014, to Amy E. Kofron of
Wright County.
Female, Holdyn G. Pliester born
Jan. 3, 2014, to Kathleen A. Pliester
and Chad R. Pliester of Wright
County.
Male, Wyatt M. Smith born Jan.
3, 2014, to Heather N. Durham of
Wright County.
Male, Jaden Duran born Jan. 6,
2014, to Miosotis Flores Dones of
Wright County.
Female, Emma L. Sowle born
Jan. 6, 2014, to Amanda S. Sowle
and Andrew W. Sowle of Hamilton
County.
Female, Jordan J. Sowle born
Jan. 6, 2014, to Amanda S. Sowle
and Andrew W. Sowle of Hamilton
County.
Male, Jaxson K. Vankham born
Jan. 7, 2014, to Toy Phetxoumphone of Hamilton County.
Female, Jaylyn R. Bear Don’t
Walk born Jan. 9, 2014, to Alexandra P. Bear Don’t Walk and Nathan
D. Bear Don’t Walk of Hancock
County.
Female, Shailhanna R. Bifano
born Jan. 6, 2014, to Sasha R. Winishut of Hancock County.
Male, Merrick H. Freeseman
born Jan. 11, 2014, to Sarah K.
Freeseman and Kyle R. Freeseman
of Hancock County.
Male, Cashton D. Nielsen born
Jan. 13, 2014, to Natosha M. Nielsen and Clayton C. Nielson of Humboldt County.
Female, Raevyn L. Mericle born
Jan. 13, 2014, to Abbeni K. Mericle-Davis of Wright County.
Female, Dayana A. Perez Perez
born Jan. 16, 2014, to Heribertha
Perez Martinez of Wright County.
Female, Jazmin Jimenez Alegria
born Jan. 17, 2014, to Janette O.
Alegria Sanchez and Leonzo Jimenez Torres of Wright County.
Female, Rylynn L. Barrick born
Jan. 20, 2014, to Lindsey A. Crawford of Hardin County.
Female, Madison N. Brinkman
born Jan. 20, 2014, to Jessi L. Miller of Hamilton County.
Female, Sofia R. Lodin born Jan.
27, 2014, to Alexa M. Aleman of
Hancock County.
Female, Addison L. Benz born
Jan. 29, 2014, to Johna C. Benz
and Cory M. Benz of Humboldt
County.
Property Transfers
WD – St. Ansgar Mills Inc to Jeffrey Buseman, City of Belmond,
First Addition, Block 29, Lots 8 and
1 and 25-93-24, as desc. 2-5-14
WD – Annette A. Wolf to Kay
Barkema, City of Belmond, Original Addition, Block 5, Lots 1 and 2,
as desc. 2-5-14
WD – Marjorie A. Larson to
Shannon S. Muhlenbruch and Carla
COURTHOUSE NEWS
J. Muhlenbruch, 36-91-23, and City
of Dows, Original Addition, Block
1, Lots 16 and 17, as desc. 2-5-14
QUIT – David A. Baker and David
Allen Baker to Valerie Kim Baker,
City of Eagle Grove, Parkview Addition, Lot 33, as desc. 2-5-14
WD – Joseph Umthum, Rachel
Umthum, and Betty Umthum to
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.,
34-91-26, as desc. 2-6-14
WD – Ruth E. Bohy to I2I Clarion Corp, 32-92-24, as desc. 2-6-14
WD – Majernick Revocable
Trust, Mahernick Revocable Trust,
Jason M. Marjernick Trustee, and
Susan E. Majernick Trustee to I2I
Clarion Corp, 32-92-24, as desc.
2-6-14
WD – Rachel Freeman and Rae
Jean Freeman POA to Rachel Freeman LE, Rae Jean Freeman, and
Randall Freeman, 28-91-26, as
desc. 2-6-14
WD – Ronadl G. Fjetland and
Candace E. Fjetland to Hawkeye
West Pest Control LLC, 9-92-24,
as desc. 2-7-14
QUIT – Michael D. Anderson and
Angela M. Anderson to Cefernio A.
Perez, Isavra Mancel Castro, and
Isavra Castro Mancel, City of Clarion, Sturgeon’s Addition, Block 16,
Lot 6, as desc. 2-7-14
QUIT – Sandra J. Cherry to
James A. Cherry Jr., 32-91-26, as
desc. 2-10-14
QUIT – Ryan J. Edwards to Brittany D. Loux, City of Eagle Grove,
Hewett’s Second Addition, Block
2, Lot 6, as desc. 2-10-14
Clerk of Court
Permitting unauthorized person
to drive: Leticia Hernandez of Belmond, $200;
Speeding 55 or under zone (1
thru 5 over): Harry G. Berg of Fort
Dodge, $20; Troy A. Westrum of
Stratford, $20;
Speeding 55 or under zone (6
thru 10 over): Jill M. Newton of
Humboldt, $40; Jose L. SalazarRolon of Clarion, $40;
Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5
over): Xi Chen of Roseville, Minn.,
$30;
Speeding over 55 zone (over 20
mph over): Adam J. Freeman of
Burnsville, Minn., $110;
Dark window/windshield: Michael D. Mazza of Johnston, $75;
Violation – financial liability
coverage: Francisco C. Chipahua
of Hampton, $375; Susan J. Gantriis of Webster City, $375;
Operation without registration
card or plate: James R. Batton of
Eagle Grove, $50; Susan J. Gantriis
of Webster City, $75;
No valid drivers license: Leobardo G. Fuentes of Clarion, $200;
Maria Sanchez of Eagle Grove,
$200;
Failure to obey traffic control
device: Leobardo G. Fuentes of
Clarion, $100;
Failure to obey stop sign and
yield right of way: Maria Sanchez
of Eagle Grove, $100;
Failure to comply with safety
reg. rules: Patrick S. Dolan of Owatonna, Minn., $50;
No drivers license: Bryant
Bowdry of Belmond, $200;
District Court
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
— Eagle Grove Police Department —
The court issued two search warrants.
State of Iowa vs. Belinda J. Monley, 201 N. Cadwell Ave., Eagle
Grove. The defendant pled guilty
Feb. 7 to the amended charge of assault and was fined $65 plus the 35
percent statutory surcharge, court
appointed attorney fees, restitution to be determined, court costs,
and 48 hours in the county jail with
credit for time served. The original
charge was assault while displaying
a dangerous weapon. This sentence
is the result of an incident Nov. 1,
2013, investigated by the Eagle
Grove Police Department.
City of Dows vs. Nathan D.
McGrane, 208 W. Sheppard Street,
Dows. The defendant pled guilty
Feb. 7 to failure to comply with
order of mayor and was fined $250
plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident
Oct. 25, 2013, investigated by the
Dows Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Bradley D. Allen, 614 SE 1st Street, Eagle Grove.
The defendant pled guilty Feb. 13
to disorderly conduct – fighting or
violent behavior and was fined $65
plus the statutory 35 percent surcharge and court costs. This sentence is the result of an incident
Nov. 5, 2013, investigated by the
Eagle Grove Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Douglas R.
Humphrey, 715 2nd Street NW,
Clarion. The defendant was found
innocent Feb. 13 to the charge of
violation of a no contact order.
Case was originally filed on Dec.
23, 2013.
State of Iowa vs. Mario R. Landeros, 709 1st Street NW, Clarion.
The defendant pled guilty Feb. 13
to domestic abuse assault and was
fined $100 plus the statutory 35
percent surcharge and court costs.
This sentence is the result of an incident Jan. 14 investigated by the
Clarion Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Homer A. Martz, Jr., PO Box 101, Dickens. The
defendant pled guilty Feb. 7 to the
amended charge of driving while
suspended and was fined $250 plus
the statutory 35 percent surcharge,
court appointed attorney fees, restitution to be determined at a later
date, and court costs. The original
charge was driving while revoked.
This sentence is the result of an incident Oct. 18, 2013, investigated
by the Eagle Grove Police Department.
State of Iowa vs. Zebulun T.
McFadden, 302 W. Train, Dows.
The defendant pled guilty Feb. 7
to driving while revoked and was
fined $1,000 plus the 35 percent
statutory surcharge, court appointed attorney fees, $10 D.A.R.E. surcharge, restitution to be determined
at a later date, court costs, and 14
days in the county jail with credit
for time served. This sentence is
the result of an incident Dec. 12,
2013, investigated by the Dows Police Department.
February is National Children’s
Dental Health Month
Because developing good habits at
an early age and scheduling regular
dental visits helps children get a
good start on a lifetime of healthy
teeth and gums, the American Dental
Association sponsors National
Children’s Dental Health Month
each February.
Wright County Health Department
works with I-Smile™, a partnership
with Webster County Health
Department to provide dental
education and screenings. If you
need help finding a dentist, please
call the I-Smile™ Coordinator,
Angie Halfwassen, at 515-574-3815
or Tiffini Toliver, Wright County
Health Department Administrator at
515-532-3461.
Did you know that poor oral health
can lead to the following?
• Heart disease: the bacteria found
in gingivitis (red, swollen & bleeding
gums) can be released into the blood
stream with brushing, allowing the
bacteria to travel to the heart
• Preterm, low-birth weight babies
in pregnant women
• May be a precursor in colorectal
cancer
• Can increase the risk for
becoming infected with the human
papillomavirus (HPV)
( S o u r c e s : w w w. h e a r t . o r g ,
science daily.com/releases/2013/08,
BBC14August2013, businessweek.
com/news/2013-08-21)
To help prevent these disease
factors:
• brush twice daily, after breakfast
and before bed
• use dental floss to clean between
your teeth where brush bristles can’t
reach
• rinse with mouthwash to help
reduce bacteria below the gumline
• visit your dentist for a checkup twice per year or as often as
recommended.
Weekly Log
Friday 2/7/14
7:00 AM
Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar.
3:00 PM
Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar.
7:33 PM
Investigated a possible prowler at
residence on South Jackson. Found
no tracks in area.
8:29 PM
Patrolled Goldfield and stopped
at Crossroads.
9:40 PM
Responded to a fight at Kirkwood
Apartments. Verbal argument with
one of the parties leaving before arrival.
Saturday 2/8/14
1:31 AM
Watched stop lights and ran radar
on Broadway and Commercial.
4:09 AM
Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar.
5:29 AM
Watched stop signs Southwest
2nd and Lincoln.
8:00 AM
Patrolled Goldfield.
1:01 PM
Patrolled Goldfield.
1:45 PM
Investigated report of man down
in alley. Gave ride home.
3:35 PM
Issued warning for poor driving
in winter road conditions.
3:57 PM
Investigated accident at Western
and Second.
7:49 PM
Issued warning for headlight out.
9:10 PM
Issued warning for speeding.
9:48 PM
Patrolled Goldfield and ran radar.
Sunday 2/9/14
12:00 AM to 4:24 AM
Issued citations for snow ban
parking at various locations-Eagle
Grove & Goldfield.
7:29 PM
Patrolled Goldfield.
8:43 PM
Made traffic stop. Driver wanted
on warrant. Vehicle released to valid driver.
9:09 PM
Issued citations for no proof of
insurance or valid registration.
12:52 PM
Assisted another agency at residence on North Wright. Unable to
locate subject.
Monday 2/10/14
2:54 PM
Investigated a driving complaint
at post office.
Tuesday 2/11/14
1:11 AM
Conducted door checks downtown.
2:20 AM
Patrolled Goldfield.
7:24 AM
Investigated complaint of vehicle
parked illegally in handicapped
spot with no permit. Made contact
with driver, told him not to park
there anymore.
7:58 AM
Patrolled at middle school.
8:14 AM
Issued citation for no drivers license. Has to bring proof of insurance to police department office.
Also warning for brake light out. A
valid driver took vehicle home.
1:54 PM
Assisted with a funeral.
2:16 PM
Responded to student being uncooperative at middle school. Put
him in a ‘quiet room.’
8:14 PM
Issued warning for headlight out.
11:15 PM
Issued warning for taillight out.
Wednesday 2/12/14
1:15 AM
Patrolled Goldfield.
2:18 AM to 3:05 AM
House checks at various locations.
4:23 AM
Conducted door checks downtown.
8:26 AM
Responded to complaint of vehicle blocking driveway at residence
on South Lucas. Unable to contact
owner. Citation issued.
1:15 PM
School patrol.
Thursday 2/13/14
6:10 AM
Found water leak on South
Cadwell.
7:08 AM
Issued warning for headlight out.
8:40 AM
Patrolled Goldfield.
9:14 AM
Issued warning for speeding.
9:54 AM
Visited elementary school.
1:48 PM
Issued warning for seatbelt.
3:13 PM
Investigated accident on Second
and Jackson.
4:47 PM
Investigated complaint from residence on North Cadwell.
4:02 PM
Served papers at a residence on
South Jackson.
6:29 PM
Conducted civil standby at residence on North Wright.
6:45 PM
Patrolled Goldfield.
6:53 PM
Patrolled Goldfield.
7:35 PM
Conducted house watch.
Friday 2/14/14
5:23 AM to 5:33 AM
Issued citations for snow ban
parking to various vehicles on
North Lucas.
5:53 AM
Issued snow ban citations in
Goldfield.
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Rotary Senior Living Auxiliary celebrates
birthdays
The February Rotary Senior Living Auxiliary birthdays were celebrated
on February 10.
The entertainment was provided by Anita Idio playing beautiful piano
songs.
Birthdays celebrated in the South Building were Marlys Fisher and
Margaret Sundberg. In the North Building, Phyllis Sholly celebrated her
birthday.
Auxiliary members in charge of the parties were Betty Davis, Jean Lehman,
Georgiana Bruhl, Gwen Amonson, Laura Olson, and Lois Thul.
Everyone enjoyed coffee, cake, and visiting.
Chapter EJ, P.E.O. meets
Queen for a day
Southfield Wellness Community residents, families, and staff
in Webster City, selected Palma Holding to reign as their 2014
Valentine Queen. Holding was crowned during the Valentine
party which featured musical entertainment and a festive dessert
buffet. She is shown surrounded by her family from Eagle Grove,
Rachel Meyer, Larry Holding, Terry Meyer and Brad Holding.
Photo submitted
Jennifer’s Produce Tidbits
Welcome back to Produce Tidbits.I
don’t know about you, but I am really
getting tired of this cold weather! The
older I get the more I dislike it, I can
hardly wait for Spring to get here.
This week I would like to talk a
little about asparagus. Asparagus just
happens to be one of my personal
favorites, not only because I know
it’s good for me, but because it is so
delicious tasting.
Asparagus can be traced back
to the first century in Rome and
Greece. Egyptians used asparagus
for medicinal purposes well over
2,000 years ago. There are really
two different kinds of asparagus.
There is the kind you find growing
wild someplace and the kind you see
in the grocery store.
Wild asparagus is usually very thin like a pencil, while the grocery store
asparagus has a much thicker stalk, and more edible flesh.
Through time it has been referred to as many things, including “asparag”
or “sparagus,” and even “sparrow grass.” Today we know it as “asparagus.”
Asparagus is actually planted up to three years before it can be harvested
for the first time. Asparagus can sometimes actually grow up to seven inches
in one day?
There are actually three different colors of asparagus—green, white and
purple. Normally we see green asparagus. When it pops through the soil the
sun turns the stalks green. If you gently mound up the soil so that the plant
grows totally under dirt, when you remove the soil the stalk will be white
because it hasn’t seen the sun. Purple asparagus originated near Italy. The
spears are purple, but the ferns are green. Purple asparagus is sweeter and
more tender.
Asparagus is packed full of protein, vitamins A and C, and iron, as well
as calcium. It also full of folic acid, which helps lower your risk of liver and
heart disease, colon cancer, and even spinal bifida.
When you’re choosing your asparagus, make sure that it is crisp, green,
and sounds juicy when you snap it. Store asparagus either in your crisper,
or place the stalk ends in a container of cold water in your refrigerator for
keeping fresh before use.
Next time you are in our Fareway produce department (where we are
ALWAYS BEST AT FRESH!), don’t forget to check out the awesome
asparagus, (the price is great, too!) You can find a recipe for Garlic Roasted
Asparagus that even my son, (who doesn’t like asparagus) ate and thought
tasted wonderful!
Have a super fantastic week, and until next time, good-bye!
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Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating
and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Eagle Grove/Clarion
The Eagle Grove chapter of P.E.O. met at the home of Linda Shutt on
February 11, at 2 p.m. President RoiAnne Gearhart called the meeting to
order. Ten members answered roll call. Minutes were read and approved.
The first meeting in February, March, April, and October will be held at
2 p.m., instead of 7 p.m. A report was given on the silent auction that was
held in November.
The program was given by RoiAnne Gearhart on the chapter and state
projects.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas meet
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas met Tuesday, February 11, at the
Sacred Heart parish center. The rosary was recited followed by a potluck
meal and a meeting.
Marlena Fisher, grand regent, conducted the meeting. Minutes from the
previous meeting were read and a financial report given. An update from the
Iowa Catholic Conference was given by JoAnn Kramer. The memorial for
Helen Arndorfer has been given to domestic abuse.
We will assist the Knights of Columbus at the potato bar meal which
will be February 22, at 5 p.m., following the 4 p.m. Mass. Gift bags were
filled and will be delivered to the homebound and nursing home residents in
Clarion and Eagle Grove.
The next meeting will be March 11. We are asked to bring non-perishable
food items for the food pantry. Loretta Moon will give a program about St.
Therese, the Little Flower.
UI students receive degrees
after 2013 fall session
The University of Iowa in Iowa
City awarded an estimated 1,500
degrees at the close of the 2013 fall
session.
Those students who graduated
from Wright County include:
Belmond:Christa Marie Knoll
received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Nursing; Clarion: Allison Cramer
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in
International Studies and a Certificate
in Entrepreneurial Management, and
Alison Rae March received a Doctor
of Physical Therapy degree; Eagle
Grove: Mary Elizabeth Choquette
received a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Interdepartmental Studies, and
a Certificate in Entrepreneurial
Management, and Amanda LeeAnn
Elston received a Bachelor of
Science degree in Nursing; and from
Goldfield: Emily Weets received
a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing.
Haiti Medical Mission Trip #4
The Holy Family Cluster, which
includes St. John Parish in Clarion;
Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove; and
St. Francis Xavier in Belmond;
have a Sister Parish located in Anse
Rouge, Haiti. This bond with “Parish
Twinning of the America’s” was
started in 2003. The Cluster supports
seven parishes and five schools, one
of which they completed in 2012.
Medical Mission #4 is planned for
mid-March, the fourth visit since the
devastating earthquake in 2010.
The 2014 Medical Team includes:
Dr. Mike and Pam Whitters;
Monica Siemens; Monica Staudt;
Mickey Cooper and her daughters,
Katie Legvold and Leslie Cooper;
Louis Shriver; Perry Brown; Jerry
Temeyer; Dr. Tim Nagel and his
daughter, Clare Nagel.
Because we are blessed to have
our own Pharmacist on the team,
Mickey Cooper, who is able to get
medicines at cost. Donations toward
these are appreciated, and also
assures us that we have the right
quantities and medicine with us.
We are very anxious to return and
offer our basic medical assessments
and support. We are also excited
to see a Sewing Trade School that
started this past fall, thanks to the 13
treadle sewing machines that have
been donated and shipped by sea
container!
In April, we will be sending
numerous items by sea shipment
again, including school and sewing
supplies, eyeglasses, playground
equipment, small toys, and handmade
dolls. Since last years’ visit, we have
collected 500 dolls through the
www.dollydonation.com
website
and are hoping for 100 more, so
that each of the 600 students in our
schools can receive a cuddly doll.
These have arrived from Oregon to
Pennsylvania, and the countries of
the United Kingdom, New Zealand,
and Canada!
Clarion-GoldfieldDows FCCLA members, led by
Shannon Leist, are in the process of
sewing dolls to help, too! Anyone
wishing to donate above items may
contact any team member or drop
off at the three parishes or Eagle
Pharmacy.
“Reflections from Haiti,” a book
written by Monica Staudt, includes
stories and photos from the first
three medical mission trips. It can
be purchased at “That Iowa Girl,”
“Eagle Pharmacy,” or by contacting
Staudt at 515-825-3809, or staudt5@
wmtel.net.
We appreciate all the community
support. Together, we are making a
difference! Please pray for the team
for a safe and successful mission.
Wright Co. Farm Bureau donates
to Eagle Grove Food Pantry
To join in promoting the new Farm Bureau “Our Food Link”,
Wright County Farm Bureau has made a $200 donation to the
Eagle Grove Food Pantry. In accepting the donation, Food
Pantry Coordinator Marcella Johnson (right) told Farm Bureau
President Matt Siefker (left) that the food pantry helps on average
80-90 people per month. Donations come from organizations,
churches, businesses and indivduals from Eagle Grove, Thor,
Goldfield and Woolstock. Due to the harsh winter, a larger than
number of families are using the food pantry this year. “Wright
County Farm Bureau is happy to be able to support the work done
by the local food pantries,” stated Siefker. “As we help provide
meals for those in need, Farm Bureau reminds consumers that
most of the food and fiber we use each day begins with farmers.
American farmers produces the safest and most abundant food
in the world.” Photo submitted
Winner news in Wright County
Lottery players continue to win
large prizes across the state.
Robert Trausch of Webster City
was the latest big instant-scratch
game winner in Wright County
during calendar year 2013, winning
$50,000 in the Super Crossword
game with a ticket purchased at Kum
& Go in Eagle Grove.
Kristy Chapman of Eagle Grove
was the county’s latest and biggest
lotto winner during the same period,
winning $3,250 in the Pick 4 game
with a ticket purchased at Smoke
Shop in Eagle Grove.
Iowa Lottery players won a total
of $200.8 million in prizes in fiscal
year 2013, the latest complete year
for which the lottery has records.
However, there are a significant
number of prizes that expire each
year without being claimed. The
lottery reminds its players to doublecheck their tickets. In fiscal year
2013, more than $1.3 million in lotto
prizes expired in Iowa without being
claimed.
Prize money left unclaimed after
redemption deadlines goes into the
lottery’s prize pools for future games,
so it will be used to pay prizes, just
not those particular prizes that have
expired. On the lottery’s website at
www.ialottery.com, there is a current
list of unclaimed lotto prizes of
$10,000 or more.
Claiming Prizes
Players in Iowa have up to 365
days from the date of the drawing
to claim prizes in Powerball®, Mega
Millions®, Hot Lotto® and All or
Nothing™. Players have up to 90 days
from the date of the drawing to claim
prizes in Iowa’s Pick 3 and Pick 4
games. (Note: The final drawing
in Iowa’s $100,000 Cash Game
occurred on Jan. 25, 2014; prizes
in that game are valid for 90 days
after the drawing in which they were
won.) If the expiration date for a
particular prize falls on a weekend or
holiday when the lottery’s offices are
closed, the winner has until the close
of business on the next business day
to claim the prize.
Prizes in instant-scratch and pulltab games must be claimed within
90 days of the end of the game.
Scratch-game prizes can be claimed
at any Iowa Lottery retailer where
the games are sold, while prizes in
pull-tab games must be claimed at
the location where the tickets were
purchased.
Players also may visit an Iowa
Lottery retailer or go to one of the
lottery’s offices in Des Moines,
Council Bluffs, Storm Lake, Mason
City or Cedar Rapids to claim
prizes.
Winning lotto numbers may
be checked by visiting the lottery
website or calling the winning
numbers hotline at (515) 3234633. They may also be checked
by visiting a lottery retail outlet or
calling the lottery at (515) 725-7900
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Frequently Asked Question
Q: How are lottery proceeds in
Iowa used?
A: Today, lottery proceeds in Iowa
have three main purposes: They
provide support for veterans, help
for a variety of significant projects
through the state General Fund, and
backing for the Vision Iowa program,
which was implemented to create
tourism destinations and community
attractions in the state and build and
repair schools. In fiscal year 2013,
the lottery generated a record $84.9
million in proceeds to state causes,
the highest annual total since the
lottery’s start in 1985.
Since the lottery’s start in 1985,
its players have won more than $3.2
billion in prizes while the lottery
has raised more than $1.5 billion for
the state programs that benefit all
Iowans.
Did You Know?
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MAYTAG FUJITSU RHEEM
Wright County Land Auction
Held at the Eagle Grove, IA Masonic Lodge, Hwy 17 South
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 • 10 a.m.
An all tillable 80 acres in Section 7 Woolstock Twnp
80.6 CSR II, 76 till, tile maps
Owner: Grace Moss Estate
Sale conducted by:
Contact Gene: 515-689-3714 • 515-448-3079
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CHURCH NEWS
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Thursday, February 20, 2014
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Eagle Grove
Pastor Mike Agnew
448-4701
DIAL-A-DEVOTION: 448-3355
http://www.eaglegroveumc.org
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Fellowship
WEDNESDAY:
5:30 p.m. Junior High S.L.A.M. youth
group
6:15 p.m. S.L.A.M Meal
6:45 p.m. reCharge Worship Service
7:30 p.m. Senior High S.L.A.M. youth
group
7:30 p.m. Praise Band Practice
GOLDFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Christina M. Perkins
Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3754
THURSDAY:
9-11:30 a.m. Pastor at Goldfield
11:30 a.m. Soup and Scripture
6-8 p.m. Support/Recovery Group at
Crossroads
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
5:30-7 p.m. CHAOS
MONDAY:
9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at
Goldfield
TUESDAY:
9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at
Renwick
WEDNESDAY:
9 a.m.-Noon Pastor Christina at
Renwick
GOLDFIELD UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Sara Hill, Pastor
220 E. Oak St.
Goldfield, Ph: 515-825-3581
goldpres@goldfieldaccess.net
www.goldfieldupc.com
THURSDAY:
9:15 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) weigh-in and meeting (Use
North Door). New members always
welcome!
5:30-7 p.m. Support & Recovery for
Youth, Crossroads
7-8 p.m. Support & Recovery for
Adults, Crossroads
SUNDAY:
9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
9:45 a.m. Choir Practice, East
basement
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee
WEDNESDAY:
2 p.m. Story-Time, Rose Room
6 p.m. Supper’s On! A FREE meal for
the community!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Fran Pettigrew
Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-4612
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Sunday School
10 a.m. Worship Service
TUESDAY:
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH
2137 Hancock Ave.
Holmes, Iowa
Zach Fischer, Pastor
SUNDAY:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
6 p.m. Evening Service
WEDNESDAY:
7 p.m. Prayer Meeting
7 p.m. Souled Out - Youth Group
7 p.m. Kids Club for ages 4 to 6thgrade
NEW HAVEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CHURCH
322 S. Commercial
Church Phone: 448-5219
Todd J. and Deborah Benjamin,
Pastors
SUNDAY:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 a.m. Church Service
5 p.m. Home Bible Studies—Contact
Church if interested.
WEDNESDAY:
7 p.m. Bible Study
EAGLE GROVE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
(CONGREGATIONAL)
Ph: 448-3584
Everyone is Welcome!
Building fully
Accessible to the Disabled
Pastor Jim Cunningham
SATURDAY:
5 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church at
UCC
SUNDAY:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Fellowship
MONDAY:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. WIC at UCC
THURSDAY:
10:30 a.m. E Cluster NW Association
Clergy Meeting at UCC
6 p.m. Alpha Delta Kappa
GOLDFIELD
ACCESS NETWORK
GAN
536 N. Main
Goldfield, IA 50542
515-825-3996
GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH
Ph: 448-5414
Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.
Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.
www.graceefc.com
SOUTH ENES LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Pastor Susan Stone
205 Johnson Street
Vincent
515-293-2965
FRIDAY:
9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the
Family Table (3rd Friday of the month)
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Sunday School
10 a.m. Worship Service
SACRED HEART
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eagle Grove, Ph: 603-4765
Fr. Nils Hernandez
THURSDAY:
8 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle
Grove
SATURDAY:
4 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, Eagle
Grove
8 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. John,
Clarion
SUNDAY:
8 a.m. Mass at St. Francis, Belmond
10:30 a.m. Mass at St. John, Clarion
MONDAY:
6:15 p.m. RCIA/Adult Catechesis at St.
John, Clarion
TUESDAY:
10 a.m. Mass at Rotary Senior Living,
Eagle Grove
5:30 p.m. Finance Council at Sacred
Heart, Eagle Grove
WEDNESDAY:
6 p.m. Choir Practice at Sacred Heart,
Eagle Grove
6:30 p.m. Youth Faith Formation
Classes at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove
SAMUEL EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
Eagle Grove, Ph: 448-5038
FRIDAY:
9 a.m. The Joy of Discovery Bible
Study
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Contemporary Worship with
Installation of Officers
10:15 a.m. Sunday School
TUESDAY:
9 a.m. Quilting
WEDNESDAY:
5:45 p.m. Confirmation
THURSDAY:
9:30 a.m. Newsletter Assembly at
Samuel
10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer
HOLMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Rich Taylor
Holmes
FRIDAY:
9 a.m. The Joy of Discovery Bible
Study at Samuel
SUNDAY:
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship with
Communion
WEDNESDAY:
9 a.m. Sew Day
5:45 p.m. Confirmation at Samuel
THURSDAY:
10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Susan Stone
1115 SW 2nd
Eagle Grove
515-603-6151
FRIDAY:
9 a.m. Gather Bible Study at the
Family Table (3rd Friday of the month)
SATURDAY:
5 p.m. Worship with Bishop Rodger
Prois
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ULLENSVANG LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Pastor Darryl Landsverk
Thor
SUNDAY:
11 a.m. Worship with Food Pantry
Ingathering
LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
GOLDFIELD
LCMC
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for Christ
Pastor Truman Larson
SUNDAY:
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10:15 a.m. Sunday School
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EAGLE GROVE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
615 SW 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Pastor Jason Cooper
Phone: 515-448-3697
www.eaglegrovelutheran.com
THURSDAY:
10 a.m. Pastors’ Prayer
1:30 p.m. ELCW Bible Study
4:30 p.m. Weblos Scouts
SATURDAY:
9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at EGELC
5:30 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY:
9 a.m. Worship
10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee
10 a.m. Altar Guild
10:20 a.m. Sunday School
6:30 p.m. Financial Peace
MONDAY:
4:30 p.m. Wolf Scouts
5:30 p.m. Worship on Cable-Channel 12
TUESDAY:
9 a.m. Small Group Bible Study at
Family Table
4:30 p.m. Tiger and Bear Scouts
7 p.m. Evangelism/Social Ministry
WEDNESDAY:
9 a.m. Bible Study at EGELC
3:30 p.m. Shine
5:30 p.m. Confirmation
CROSSROADS
Christian Youth Center
Corner of Chestnut and Main,
Goldfield
515-825-3383
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
7 - 9 p.m. 8th-Grade and Under
7 – Midnight - 9-12th Grade and
College
EAGLE GROVE MINISTERIAL
ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY
510 S. Jackson
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday,
1 – 3 p.m.
Helping Families in Need!
We have
office supplies
Fri., Feb. 21: Stuffed pepper
casserole, green beans, garlic bread,
fruit compote, and orange juice.
Mon., Feb. 24: Ham and bean
soup, cheese bread, green beans,
strawberries and bananas, and
orange juice.
Tues., Feb. 25: Baked chicken,
mashed potatoes with gravy,
cranberry Brussels sprouts, and
cinnamon applesauce.
Wed., Feb. 26: Beef and noodle
casserole, stewed tomatoes, broccoli
raisin salad with walnuts, and peach
crisp.
Thurs., Feb. 27: Roast pork,
baked potato, cabbage and onion,
oatmeal fruit bar, and tomato juice.
NOTE: Please return plastic
dishes if you have meals delivered.
If there is no school due to
inclement weather, there will be
NO meals.
Weekly
FAREWAY
Flyers
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available
at
8 a.m.
Wednesday
morning
in store
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Independently & locally owned
Installation/Restoration services
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Serving EG and the surrounding area
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Rotary Senior Living
300 N Commercial, EG
603-6200
Hrs: Mon. - Fri. ~ 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat. ~ 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun. ~ 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Goldfield
Cheese Mart
200 West Hwy. 3, Goldfield, IA 50542
Congregate Meals
448-4745 • 314 W. Broadway
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Funeral Home
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Funeral Directors
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OBITUARIES/LOCAL NEWS/FLASHBACKS
WE REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES
Eagle
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Dorothy M. Kvale, 85, Eagle Grove
Dorothy Marie (Coddington)
Kvale, the daughter of Burdette
and Francis (Maier) Coddington,
was born on September 10, 1928,
in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was
raised in Eagle Grove and attended
Sacred Heart Catholic School. She
was baptized and confirmed in the
church.
On October 4, 1946, Dorothy was
united in marriage to Kenneth Kvale.
Together they farmed and raised
livestock. Dorothy loved playing the
piano, gardening, and entertaining.
She was devoted to her children and
grandchildren. Dorothy took great
pleasure in making and giving May
Baskets to family and friends.
Dorothy was an active member
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and Catholic Daughters of the
Americas.
Dorothy passed away on Monday,
February 10, 2014, at the Marian
Home in Fort Dodge, at the age of
85 years.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Kenneth; and
siblings: Clara Smith, Eugene Kist,
Leonard Kist, and Charles Kist.
Dorothy is survived by her
Dorothy Kvale
daughter, Marcia Dach and husband,
Brad, of Lexington, N.C.; son,
James Kvale and wife, Nicky, of
Goldfield; five grandchildren: Casey
Kvale of New Orleans, La., Jacob
Kvale of Renwick, Andrea Reisma
of Garner, Stacee Lundstrom of
Finley, N.D., and Lora Petersen of
Danbury, Conn.; and twelve greatgrandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was held
at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February
15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Eagle Grove with Father Nils
Hernandez officiating. On Friday, a
Rosary and Vigil Service was held
at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle
Grove.
Memorials may be left to the
discretion of the family.
Foust
Funeral
Home
of
Eagle Grove was in charge of
arrangements.
Flashbacks
Week of February 20
If you have an old photograph or information you would like to submit, please email them to: egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
50 Years Ago
Twenty-eight EGHS high
school students and a one-act play
with a cast of approximtely 40
students, will compete among 247
contestants at the District Speech
Contest
Rev. H. W. Schiller installed
as the new Pastor at Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove.
Council considers garage for
city street equipment
Polio Sunday held where
Wright County physicians of the
Wright County Medical Society
give the second dos of oral
polio vaccine which will give
protection against polio for about
three years
James Willore, president
of the Eagle Grove Chamber of
Commerce, honors Charles A.
Kastler for his 50 years in business
in Eagle Grove.
Arlo Reichter of Goldfield
is awarded first place in Wright
County in the Speech Contest for
Teenagers spoosred by the Iowa
Council of Republican Women.
His original speech was “The
Supreme Court and the Prayer
Ban”
Eagle Grove wrestlers Don
Miller and Kent Spangler earn
trip to State tournament
25 Years Ago
EG City Council proposes
a $2,177,142 1989 - 1990 total
budget
Jim Zigrang of Eagle Grove
receives second place in Kossuth
County corn growers contest
Kermitt Knutson signs over
papers of Knutson Ready Mix
Plant to Bill Giese
Eagle Grove wrestlers qualify
for state dual tourney. Qualifying
individually are Dave Vrba,
Denny Asche, Jessie Whitmer,
Chris Mickelson, Don Schmanke,
and Heath Chelesvig
Marv Reiland named to
IHSAA Wrestling Hall of Fame
Announcement comes that
Wright County opens 28 new
businesses in 1988
10 Years Ago
Eagles go bald for inured
teammate, Daniel Lesher
EGHS Jazz Band receives
Division II rating at state
competition
Rotary Club donates $1,000
to new high school weight room
project
5 Years Ago
First annual Aaron Eilerts’
Day of Service and Giving held
Wright
County
Health
Department ranked in top 25
percent
USPS announces a two-cent
increase, increasing the price of a
first class stamp to 44¢
Boys’ Basketball Team wins
first round district game at home
Jerry Becker and Justin
Daggett will be the new EG Boys’
Track Team coaches
Bryce Olson is the lone
qualifier to advance on to the state
wrestling tournament
More of the same
City street crews were out again early Monday morning clearning the streets
of Eagle Grove as yet another snow system passed through.
Although the
morning started off cold and snowy, by lunchtime temperatures were in the 40s,
helping to melt away what Mother Nature had left behind only a few hours before.
Photo by Kim Demory
MidAmerican Energy announces
Trees Please! Grant awards
Through its Trees Please! energy
efficiency program, MidAmerican
Energy
Company
is providing
$219,000 to 75 cities and community
organizations promoting energy
efficiency throughout its Iowa
service territory.
“MidAmerican Energy is pleased
to offer the Trees Please! program
to promote energy efficiency and
environmental beautification through
the planting of trees,” said Tina
Yoder, energy efficiency manager,
MidAmerican Energy.
Trees improve energy efficiency
by serving as natural windbreaks
and providing shade to homes and
businesses. Trees beautify parks,
roadways and other common spaces
within a community. Planting trees
also improves air quality and helps
protect and nourish the soil.
Each city and community
organization has been awarded at
least $1,000. The grants are based on
the individual merits of the project,
the benefit to the community, and the
ability to obtain matching funds.
Communities were notified in
December 2013 that they would
receive a grant, and checks are being
delivered to winning communities.
For more information about Trees
Please!, call 800-434-4017.
The Eagle Grove Chamber of
Commerce will receive a $1,000
Grant from the Trees Please!
program.
About MidAmerican Energy
Company
MidAmerican Energy, Iowa’s
largest energy company, provides
electric service to 734,000 customers
and natural gas service to 714,000
customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska,
and South Dakota. It is headquartered
in Des Moines. Information about
MidAmerican Energy is available
on the company’s website and its
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
pages, which can be accessed
via www.midamericanenergy.com.
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2008 Lincoln Town Car - Signature Series Limited
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2006 Ford Taurus 4 dr Sedan SE
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8
Public Notice
Thursday, February 20, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
PETITION FOR FORECLOSURE
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF
WRIGHT COUNTY
EQUITY NO: EQCV023998
ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
MIDFIRST BANK
Plaintiff
VS.
SUSAN R. KEMNITZ a/k/a SUSAN
KEMNITZ; DANIEL R. KEMNITZ
a/k/a DANIEL KEMNITZ; PARTIES IN
POSSESSION; U.S. SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION; U.S. SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION; US. SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION; STATE OF IOWA
- CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT;
TRACY KEMNITZ; STATE OF IOWA - CHILD
SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT, ET AL.
Defendants
You are notified that a petition has been
filed in the office of this court naming you as
a defendant in this action. The petition was
filed on December 26, 2013, and prays for
foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of
the Plaintiff on the property described in this
notice and judgment for the unpaid principal
amount of $119,669.71, with 6.5% per annum
interest thereon from May 1, 2013, together
with late charges, advances and the costs of
the action, including (but not limited to) title
costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, as well
as a request that said sums be declared a lien
upon the following described premises from
March 26, 2007, located in Wright County,
Iowa:
The East 2/3rds of Lot 1, 2, and 3
and all of Lots 4, 5, and 6, all in Block
7, Broadway Addition to Eagle Grove,
Wright County, Iowa, commonly known as
1002 Southwest 2nd Street, Eagle Grove,
IA 50533 (the “Property”)
The petition further prays that the mortgage
on the above-described real estate be
foreclosed, that a special execution issued for
the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises
as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and
for other relief as the Court deems just and
equitable. For further details, please review
the petition on file in the clerk’s office. The
Plaintiffs attorney is Katie McKain, of South
and Associates, P.C.; whose address is 1245
Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des
Moines, IA 50266.
NOTICE
THE
PLAINTIFF
HAS
ELECTED
FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION.
THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE
MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR
PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT
A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE
SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND,
THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL
TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF
THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF
DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED
PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A
ONE-FAMILY OF TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY
OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED
PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR
IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU
WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
AFTER THE SALE.
THE PURCHASER
AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
OF
THE
MORTGAGED PROPERTY.
YOU MAY
PURCHASE AT THE SALE.
You must serve a motion or answer on or
before 25th day of March, 2014, and within
a reasonable time thereafter file your motion
or answer with the Clerk of Court for Wright
County, at the county courthouse in Clarion,
Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be
rendered against you for the relief demanded
in the petition.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary
aids or services to participate in a court action
because of a disability, immediately call your
District ADA Coordinator at 641-494-3611. If
you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY
at 1-800-735-2942.
By: Janelle Groteluschen
CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT
Wright County Courthouse
115 N. Main St., PO Box 306
Clarion, IA 50525-0306
IMPORTANT
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE
AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Input Meeting
The Region V Regional Planning Affiliation
(RPA) will hold a public information input
meeting, to receive input and comments on
amendments to the FY 2014-2017 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
Region V includes the following counties:
Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas,
Webster, and Wright, and the cities of Fort
Dodge and Webster City.
The FY 2014-2017 RTIP is being amended
to update the following projects:
- Add Eagle Grove bridge project on SW
9th Street in 2014.
- Amend Pocahontas County bridge
project on 190th Ave in FY 2014 to change
funding amounts.
- Amend Pocahontas County bridge
project on C-56 to move to FY 2015 and change
funding amounts.
Copies of the FY 2014-2017 RTIP
Amendment are available by contacting Shirley
Helgevold at MIDAS Council of Governments,
(515) 576-7183 ext. 212, or e-mail at
[email protected]
Written comments should be received by
12 PM, February 25, 2014. Please submit all
written comments to:
Region V Regional Planning Affiliation
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Or e-mail to:
[email protected]
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
February 26, 2014
2 PM
MIDAS Building
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
If you have any special needs pertaining to
this meeting, please contact Shirley Helgevold,
MIDAS Council of Governments, 515-5767183, ext. 212.
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Pressure Washer
REPAIR
• Most All Brands
• Hot or Cold Units
• Large Parts Inventory
New • Used • Rentals
CAMPBELLS
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Wright County Assessor Proposed Budget
Goldfield City Council
FY 2014-2015 Budget Workshop
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Mayor Tom Stevenson called the meeting to
order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present:
Sorensen, Frakes, Reed, and Schermer.
Absent: Sampson.
Also present: City
Attorney Robert Malloy and City Clerk Barbara
Jergenson.
Motion made by Sorensen, second Reed,
to approve a $100 contribution to Upper Des
Moines Opportunity. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Schermer, second Sorensen,
to approve a $1250 contribution to the Goldfield
Community Charity Fund for them to disperse
to the different organizations specified in their
budget. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Frakes, second Reed, to
budget $500 to the Wright County Economic
Development. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Sorensen, second Frakes,
to budget $500 to the Wright County Visitors
Bureau. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Reed, second Schermer, to
contribute $200 to the Clarion Goldfield DowsAfter Prom for 2014. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Frakes, second Sorensen,
for Rasmussen Lawn Care to apply Spring
fertilizer/crabgrass control and Fall broadleaf
control in 2014. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Sorensen, second
Schermer, to approve the monthly insurance
reimbursement of $500 less taxes for each full
time city employee. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Sorensen, second
Schermer, to approve the final FY 2014-15
Budget with Council approving the same. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Reed, second Sorensen,
to set the Public Hearing for the FY 2014-15
Budget for Monday, March 10, 2014, at 7 p.m.,
at Goldfield City Hall. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion Frakes, second Reed, to adjourn at
6:55 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
Tom Stevenson, Mayor
Barbara Jergenson, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TRUST NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST:
The Opal L. Jones Trust,
dated November 7, 2008
To all persons regarding Opal L. Jones,
deceased, who died on or about the 21st day
of September, 2013. You are hereby notified
that F. Gaylord Jones is the trustee of the Opal
L. Jones Trust, dated the 7th day of November,
2008. Any action to contest the validity of the
trust must be brought in the District Court of
Wright County, Iowa, within the latter to occur
of four (4) months from the date of second
publication of this notice or thirty (30) days
from the date of mailing this notice to all
heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse
of the decedent settlor whose identities are
reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed
within this period shall be forever barred.
Notice is further given that any person or
entity possessing a claim against the trust
must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at
the address listed below via certified mail,
return receipt requested, by the latter to occur
of four (4) months from the second publication
of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of
mailing this notice if required or the claim shall
be forever barred unless paid or otherwise
satisfied.
Dated this 10th day of February, 2014.
THE OPAL L. JONES TRUST, dated
November 7, 2008
F. Gaylord Jones
3116 Eagle Ave.
Eagle Grove, Iowa 50533
Dani
L.
Eisentrager,
ICIS
PIN#:
AT0008960
Attorney for Trustee
P.O. Box 346,
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
Date of second publication: 20th day of
February, 2014.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Eagle Grove Water Board
WATER BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 12, 2014
The meeting was called to order with
trustees Peterson, Neighbors, and Rethman,
in attendance. Absent: Molitor and Helgevold.
Also present: Superintendent Baker and City
Administrator Boyd.
Neighbors made a motion, and Rethman
seconded, to approve Jan. 8th minutes. and
claims. Vote: All ayes.
Brown Supply, Full Circle Clamp ..........348.78
Cahoy Pump, Well #4 liner, pump,
& etc ........................................... 43,322.00
Central IA Dist., Lime-off descaler ....... 107.20
City Clerk, Deposit to final bills..............577.18
Donald Aldridge, Meter Dep. refund ...... 41.59
Hach, Solutions..................................... 377.23
Hawkins, Chlorine & etc ....................6,336.50
IA Assoc. of Mun. Ut., Reg.–Stockdale 150.00
J&J Sports, Uniforms – Reiland .............95.00
Jeremy Denahey, Meter Dep. Refund .... 23.79
Jordan Jacobson, Meter Dep. refund .....72.54
Mississippi Lime, Lime.......................3,584.40
Oldsons, Parts ........................................ 25.19
Smith & Loveless, Pit rebuild .............6,843.52
State Hygienic Laboratory, Testing ........ 19.00
Treasurer, St. of IA, Sales tax ........... 2,749.00
Van-Hoff Trucking, Hauling quicklime .............
1,600.99
Vanessa Davis, Meter Dep. Refund .......82.48
Walmart, Distilled water ..........................52.80
Fund Totals:
Water Utility......................................15,446.09
Meter Deposit........................................ 797.58
Water Capital Improvement ............. 50,165.52
A discussion was held on Engineering
Proposal for meters at AGP.
A motion was made to table request from
V&K until further discussion is held.
A motion was made by Neighbors, and
seconded by Rethman, to approve the estimate
from Lalor Construction for the replacement of
tin on the upper level at the water plant. Roll
call vote: All ayes.
Department reports were given.
Meeting adjourned.
Bryan Baker, Secretary
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EaglE grovE EaglE
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Eagle Grove Community School District Minutes of Regular Meeting
EAGLE GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT
EAGLE GROVE, IOWA 50533
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER:
The Eagle Grove
Community School District Board of Education
met in regular session on Monday, February
10, 2014, in the Board Meeting Room at the
Emerson Building. The meeting was called
to order by President Jon Rowen. Members
present were: Directors Crail, Halverson, and
Manues. Director Schope was absent. Others
present: Principals Siebersma and Kruger;
Superintendent Toliver, Secretary Pohlman,
Kelly Williamson; and Les Houser with the
Eagle Grove Eagle.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS:
Reports were given from building principals
regarding past and upcoming school events,
testing,
and
training/staff
development
sessions. Mr. Kruger announced a community
meeting for youth program development will be
held February 24th at 6:30 PM in board room at
Emerson Building.
PUBLIC COMMENT CARDS: No cards
were received.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion by
Director Manues, seconded by Director
Halverson, to approve the proposed agenda.
The motion carried. Ayes: Crail, Halverson,
Rowen, Manues. Nays: None.
APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS: Motion by
Director Halverson, seconded by Director Crail,
to approve the minutes of meeting on 1-13-14,
the monthly bill lists and financial statements for
all district funds with one noted change, and an
open enrollment application for one student from
Webster City. The motion carried. Ayes: Crail,
Halverson, Rowen, Manues. Nays: None.
UPDATE ON CONTRACT COSTING
INFORMATION
PUBLIC HEARING–2014-2015 SCHOOL
YEAR START DATE PRIOR TO THE
EARLIEST STARTING DATE AS SPECIFIED
IN THE IOWA CODE
APPROVE
W&H
MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION: Motion by Director Halverson,
seconded by Director Manues, to approve
membership in the W & H Cooperative Oil
Company for $10. The motion carried. Ayes:
Crail, Halverson, Rowen, Manues.
Nays:
None.
APPROVE ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE
GROWTH:
Motion by Director Manues,
seconded by Director Crail, to approve the
request to the School Budget Review Committee
(SBRC) for Modified Allowable Growth for 20132014 for LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years of $27.
The motion carried. Ayes: Crail, Halverson,
Rowen, Manues. Nays: None.
2014-2015 BUDGET TIMELINE
FIRST READING TO AMEND BOARD
POLICY 504.11 WELLNESS:
Motion by
Director Halverson, seconded by Director Crail,
to approve the first reading to amend Wellness
Policy 504.11. The motion carried. Ayes: Crail,
Halverson, Rowen, Manues. Nays: None.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: President
Rowen reminded board members of IASB
District meeting to be held on Feb. 18th in
Algona. He was also with other school board
members around the state who spent time at
the Iowa State Capitol Jan. 18 as participants in
the Iowa Association of School Boards’ “Lobby
Day” to visit with senators and representatives
about issues pertinent to school districts and
improved teaching and learning.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT:
Superintendent Toliver informed the board of
several items including his views on legislation
dealing with school budgets, and moving forward
with the ICCC Regional Career Academy that
will begin this fall.
ADJOURN: Motion by Halverson, seconded
by Director Crail, to adjourn. The motion carried.
Ayes: Crail, Halverson, Rowen, Manues Nays:
None.
GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Airgas, supplies .................................. 2,852.00
Amazon, supplies .................................. 506.42
Ames Environmental, refresher course . 100.00
Archer Manuf., supplies ......................... 324.00
Arnold Motor Supply, repairs ................. 557.75
Baker, Dave, reimb. for supplies.............. 31.00
Baluczynski, Diane, supplies reimb. ...... 135.89
Bomgaars, supplies ............................... 233.93
Campbells, supplies ................................ 55.55
CDW, toner ......................................... 2,083.31
Central Iowa Dist., supplies ................ 1,452.85
Clarion-Goldfield Schools, special educ.
tuition ........................................... 10,184.40
Cummins, parts ....................................... 23.31
Dept. of Admin Services, TSA annual
administration fee.............................. 350.00
Eagle Building Supply, supplies for
class & maint....................................... 85.59
Eagle Grove City of, water &
fingerprinting .................................. 1,054.20
Eagle Grove Eagle, legals publications . 209.72
Eagle Grove Schools, wires .................... 30.00
Eagle’s Wings, adult meals for DLC/
Headstart .......................................... 173.55
Eldora New Providence, special
education tuition ............................. 1,509.60
Engel Law Office, legal services.............. 42.50
Fareway, supplies .................................. 166.37
Fort Dodge Schools, special education/
open enroll tuition......................... 24,004.00
Godfathers, meeting expense ................. 21.55
Goldfield Access Network, phone
service............................................ 2,312.46
Hawkeye West Pest Conrol, monthly
service............................................... 115.00
Humboldt Schools, open enrollment &
special education tuition............... 30,734.45
IA Division of Criminal Investigation,
background checks ............................. 84.00
IJUMP, utilities .................................... 6,093.37
Iowa Div. of Labor Services, boiler
inspection .......................................... 100.00
Iowa One Call, locating notices ............... 36.90
Iparadigms, license................................ 300.00
Kruger, Mike, travel expense ................... 13.03
Lennon, Lance, reimb. for membership . 153.00
Mackin, library books ............................. 319.12
MidAmerican Energy, utilities ........... 21,618.01
Midwest Fire Sprinker, inspection .......... 183.00
MNJ Technologies, supplies .................. 663.35
Mrs T’s Merchantile, supplies .................. 18.90
Neopost, rate change protection ........... 319.92
Northwest AEA, supplies ......................... 42.03
Pagel Repairs, supplies ......................... 164.50
Pelham Waters, supplies ......................... 58.20
Quill, supplies ........................................ 105.80
Ricoh, supplies ........................................ 75.84
Rieman Music, supplies & repairs ......... 250.80
SAI, law conference registration .............. 95.00
School Bus Sales, repair parts ................ 80.54
School Specialty, supplies ..................... 314.18
Schumacher, annual safety test ............ 154.27
Security Bank, safety deposit box ........... 40.00
Siebersma, Jeff, expense reimbursed ..... 77.99
Spencer Steel, supplies ........................... 46.44
T & D, repairs ..................................... 1,404.13
Teachers School Supply, supplies ........... 41.48
Tierney Brothers, supplies .................. 1,793.00
Toliver, Jess, meeting expense................ 90.41
Trash Man, monthly garbage service .... 693.00
Unitypoint Clinic, bus driver physical ..... 147.00
W & H, fuel & membership fee ........... 6,185.69
Walmart, supplies .................................... 41.91
Webster City Medical Services,
bus driver physical ............................ 105.00
Williamson, Kelly, meeting expense _____9.58
$121,268.79
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February 10, 2014
Mayor Tom Stevenson called the meeting
to order at 7 p.m. Council members present:
Sorensen, Frakes, Reed, and Schermer.
Absent: Sampson. Also present: City Attorney
Robert Malloy ; City Clerk Barbara Jergenson;
Greg Soenen; Fire Chief Jeff Slaikeu and Eagle
Grove Police Chief Ray Beltran.
Motion made by Sorensen, second Schermer,
to approve the January 13th minutes. All ayes.
Motion made by Frakes, second Sorensen, to
approve the February claims. All ayes with
Reed abstaining. Motions carried.
Payroll............................................. 12,675.47
City Contributions ............................. 3,349.15
Goldfield Post Office, postage ............... 99.96
Century Link, non emergency police line 43.73
The Trash Man, Feb. ........................... 77.00
Mid-America Publishing, legal’s ............. 72.76
Malloy Law Firm, legal fees .............. 1,456.88
AgSource Laboratories, testing ............. 36.00
Goldfield Telephone Co., telephone &
fax ................................................... 172.12
Mid American Energy, gas & electric 2,741.69
Mary Schnobrich, clean City Hall ........... 43.50
W & H Co-op, gas & diesel .................. 502.53
Bomgaars, supplies ............................. 280.62
Brown Supply Co., water supplies ........ 111.32
Security Savings Bank, safe deposit box40.00
Printing Services, office & janitor .......... 55.97
Prairie Energy Cooperative, RLF Loan 748.13
Tony’s Tire Service, maintainer tires . 2,214.42
L&L Service, plaque ............................... 45.00
City of Eagle Grove, Ambulance ....... 3,043.12
Goldfield Commercial Club, 2014 Dues . 40.00
Cheese Mart, Commercial Club ............. 10.00
Equimco, sand ..................................... 261.18
Reed Construction, Overhead door
repairs ............................................... 40.00
Central IA Dist., ice melt ..................... 542.50
Safeguard Business Systems, Utility
bills .................................................. 501.59
Barbara Jergenson, Meeting Exp/
Norton Antivirus ................................ 57.27
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EMC, work comp claims ..................... 1,000.00
State of Iowa, unemployment ............. 5,205.68
$6,205.68
PPEL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Oldson’s, repairs............................... 27,595.76
Ricoh, copiers ..................................... 1,977.23
Sadler Const, electrical work .............. 7,146.59
Woodman Controls, repairs .............. _1,113.19
$37,832.77
ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR JANUARY,
APPROVAL FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Amazon.com, Supplies .......................... 626.98
ASPI Solutions, Inc., Supplies ................. 75.00
Bartolo, John, BB Official......................... 90.00
Bec Food, Fundraiser .............................. 24.85
Becker, Jerry, BB Official ....................... 260.00
Bob Rogers Travel, Music Trip
Deposit ......................................... 15,618.00
Brooklyn Publishers, LLC, Supplies ........ 66.50
Carson, Terry, BB Official ........................ 90.00
Cheer Zone, Supplies .............................. 93.98
Coca-Cola Bottling, Supplies .............. 1,175.44
Cochrane, Nick, BB Official ..................... 90.00
Daktronics, Supplies .............................. 175.00
Dehrkoop, Michael, BB Official ................ 90.00
Eagle Grove CSD, Cash for Activities 3,733.09
Fan Cloth Products, LLC .................... 4,322.00
Fareway Store, Supplies ....................... 852.93
FBLA-PBL, NLC, Dues ............................ 60.00
Frommelt, Julie, Reimb. Supplies ............ 28.98
Fuller Hall, Field Trip.............................. 120.00
Graphic Edge, Supplies ...................... 2,170.93
Gtm Sportswear, Supplies ....................... 68.00
Hicok, Rob, BB Official .......................... 130.00
Iowa Sports Supply Company, Supplies 913.54
J & J Sports, Supplies ............................. 40.00
J Galt Enterprises, Supplies .................. 190.75
Lewright Meats, Inc., Concessions ........ 504.90
Long, Billie, Reimb. Supplies ................... 76.18
Maeder, Derek, WR Official ................... 100.00
March Of Dimes, Fundraiser ................. 364.00
Martin Bros., Vending Supplies ............. 416.94
Meyer, Brain, BB Official.......................... 90.00
Moklebust, David, Accompanist.......... 1,030.00
Nee, Dave, BB Official ............................. 90.00
Nhd, Llc, Supplies............................... 1,220.00
Paulson, Terry, BB Official ....................... 90.00
Perkins, Fred, BB Official ........................ 90.00
Rahe, Jared, BB Official .......................... 90.00
Rial, Mike, WR Official ............................. 90.00
Richardson, Reggie, BB Official ............ 260.00
Slagle, Chad, BB Official ......................... 90.00
Sunflower Wrestling, Inc., Supplies ....... 274.90
Suntken, Chris, BB Official ...................... 90.00
Thirty-one Gifts, Fundraiser ................ 1,000.00
Thompson, Sean, WR Official ............... 100.00
Trophies Plus, Supplies ........................... 81.36
Wal-mart Stores, Inc., Supplies ............. 308.56
Wartburg College, Honor Choir ............... 75.00
Williamson, Kelly, Reimb. Supplies ........... 8.03
Woodin, Tim, WR Official......................... 75.00
Zahn, John, BB Official .......................... 130.00
Zevenbergen, Mel, BB Official ........... ___90.00
$37,940.84
NUTRITION FUND BILLS FOR JANUARY,
APPROVAL FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Coca-Cola Bottling, Supplies ................. 494.62
Eagle’s Wings Preschool, DLC lunches 360.45
Earthgrains Baking Company, Bread
Products ............................................ 787.80
Fareway, Supplies ................................. 141.64
Feld Fire, Inspection .............................. 200.00
Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC.,
Milk Products ................................. 2,930.05
Hobart, Michael, Lunch Refund ............... 82.15
Martin Bros. Dist. Co., Supplies........ 17,828.53
$22,825.24
Reports and documents considered by the
Board at this meeting are on file in the Board
Secretary’s office, 448-4749, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m - 4 p.m.
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Duane Sampson, Landfill Mtg ................ 14.00
Kevin Reed, Emergency Mgmt. Mtg .......11.20
Eagle Grove Police Chief Ray Beltran gave
his police report and discussed the snow ban
parking tickets with the Council. The Council
will leave the ticket fine at $15.00.
Motion made by Frakes, second Reed, to
accept the bid from L & L Service to replace the
city’s pickup intake gasket. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Greg Soenen gave the Council an update on
the River Dam Project. June 15 – Oct. 31st to
get project done. He asked for city employee
and backhoe help to clean all other debris from
the rock that was brought in. Mayor Stevenson
and Council approved.
Motion made by Sorensen, second
Schermer, to approve the purchase of a
4-drawer file cabinet for the City Hall office. All
ayes. Motion carried.
The City Clerk was given the okay to do
a Community Development Block Grant for
2015.
Motion by Frakes, second Schermer, to
adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
REVENUE & EXPENSES FOR MONTH OF
JANUARY 2014
FUND
REVENUE EXPENDITURE
General
3,072.62
42,835.20
Corn LP
4,166.66
0.00
Fire Department
0.00
264.79
LO Tax
4,935.04
0.00
FEMA
0.00
0.00
Road Use Tax
4,957.71
3,941.09
Employee Benefit 107.90
1,119.63
Emergency Fund
29.98
0.00
TIF
367.35
0.00
Water Fund
10,829.22
6,415.95
Sewer Fund
5,490.99
5,850.18
Agency Funds
8,750.00
0.00
Totals
42,707.47
60,426.84
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Barbara Jergenson, City Clerk
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Iowa KidsNet to hold
information session
Iowa KidsNet, the statewide
organization that recruits, trains,
licenses, and supports Iowa’s foster
and adoptive families, will hold
an information session in Webster
City on Thursday, March 6, for
individuals interested in becoming
foster or adoptive parents.
Foster care is the temporary
placement of children with families
outside of their own home due
to abuse, neglect, or other family
crisis situations. The goal is for
loving families to provide children
with a safe, stable, and nurturing
environment. There is no typical
foster family—foster families can
be single, married, homeowners, or
renters and can come from all racial,
ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
This information session gives
attendees a basic overview of the
process involved in foster care and
adoption and an understanding of
the characteristics of children in
the child welfare system. There
is no obligation to continue in the
process by attending.
There is a large need for more
families to foster teens, children
with special needs or behaviors, and
sibling groups. Iowa also has a need
for more African American, Latino,
and Native American foster and
adoptive parents.
To inquire online and see
future session dates, visit www.
iowakidsnet.com. Registrants will
receive an information packet to fill
out before attending the session.
Iowa KidsNet is a statewide
collaboration of agencies that
utilizes
a
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cohesive
approach to provide recruitment,
training, licensing, and continued
support to individuals who wish to
become foster and adoptive parents.
Iowa KidsNet is a partnership of Iowa
social service agencies, including
Four Oaks, Children’s Square USA,
Family Resources, LSI, Quakerdale,
and Youth and Shelter Services. For
more information, call 1-800-2430756, or visit www.iowakidsnet.
com. Join us on Facebook at www.
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Pictured above is one of two Safe T Homes® built in
Haiti for the James 1:27 Widows & Infants Village.
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GCN breaks ground on Widows
& Infants Village in Haiti
The ground-breaking on the James 1:27 Widows & Infants Village—
Global Compassion Network’s latest project in Haiti—has begun. A
team from the First United Methodist Church in Algona helped build
two Safe T Homes® this past week in Les Cayes.
GCN, along with Laborers With Christ, initiated this project after
learning about an unspeakable experience that GCN’s Haitian
Directors Eddy and Djoune Constant had while visiting a friend in the
Les Cayes Hospital. While in the OB ward, the Constants learned
that far too many babies are abandoned at the hospital because
their parents are unable to care for them. Unfortunately, the medical
staff doesn’t have the means to care for them either, so many end up
dying.
“This heart-wrenching story gave us a wake-up call to an incredible
need,” explained GCN Co-Founder Ken DeYoung. “This project will
provide homes for the widows so they can care for babies who don’t
have mothers.”
Widows—like these abandoned newborns—are also overlooked in
the Haitian culture. If a widow has a family, then she is usually cared
for, but if she doesn’t, she is left on her own to survive.
“Just imagine widows feeling useful and finding a place of purpose
helping in the care of these precious preemies/babies whose parents
have abandoned them,” shared Les DeRoos of the Laborers With
Christ, an Iowa missionary who works with GCN in Haiti. “Nearest to
the heart of God and pure religion is to care for the orphan and the
widow.”
The James 1:27 Widows & Infants Village is being built near GCN’s
other projects in Les Cayes, including the Consolation Center—an
orphanage for 54 girls; the Medical Clinic; the Centre Educatif le
Reconfort School; and the Community Center.
To support the James 1:27 Widows & Infants Village, donate online at
www.globalcn.us/donate.html or send a check to Global Compassion
Network, PO Box 193, Eagle Grove, IA 50533.
How to contact your Eagle Grove
City Council Representative
Mayor
Sandy
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(Dec. 31, 2015)
(515) 851-0016
Ward 1
Ward 2
(Dec. 31, 2015)
(Dec. 31, 2017)
Teri Jo Pohlman Kendall Johnson
(515) 689-4413
Ward 4
Wally Lorenzen
(Dec. 31, 2017)
(515) 851-0338
(515) 293-9036
At Large
Tony Axtell
(Dec. 31, 2015)
(515) 448-4402
(515) 851-0694
Ward 3
Dennis
Vadewater
(Dec. 31, 2015)
(515) 448-4140
At Large
Todd Swalin
(Dec. 31, 2017)
(515) 689-8987
Seed Treatment Course scheduled
Wright County will host a Seed
Treatment Continuing Instructional
Course (CIC) for commercial
pesticide applicators, Wednesday,
Feb. 26. The program will be shown
at locations across Iowa through the
Iowa State University Extension and
Outreach Pest Management and the
Environment program (PME).
The local attendance site is 210
1st Street S.W., Clarion. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course
runs from 9 to 11 a.m. There is a
registration fee. To register or to
obtain additional information about
the CIC, contact Kelly at the ISU
Extension and Outreach office in
Wright County by phoning 515-5323453.
The course will provide continuing
instructional credit for commercial
pesticide applicators certified in
categories 4 and 10. Topics to be
covered include effects of pesticides
on groundwater and other nontarget sites; pesticide stewardship;
and pests, pest management, and
pesticides.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
also will be offered this year.
Interested participants should bring
their CCA number to the program.
Additional
information
and
registration forms for this and other
courses offered by the PME program
can be accessed at www.extension.
iastate.edu/PME/.
Beginning farmers: Get
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Are you a beginning or aspiring
farmer looking for paid work
opportunities that will offer realworld insights into the business
and life of farming? If so, consider
applying to Practical Farmers of
Iowa’s Labor4Learning Program.
The program, now entering its
second year, seeks to give beginners
who are considering a farming
career paid on-the-job experience
while helping established farmers
attract high-quality, motivated farm
employees.
This season, 11 selected PFI trainer
farms around Iowa are hiring for the
2014 growing season. Applications
are encouraged by Feb. 28, and should
be made directly to the participating
farms. Employment opportunities
on these farms range from three to
24 months. A list of participating
farms is available, and specific farm
needs and job descriptions can be
found at http://practicalfarmers.
org/programs/youth-and-nextgeneration/Labor4Learning.html.
Benefits: In addition to oneon-one time gaining practical
farm management skills from an
experienced farmer, trainees in the
Labor4Learning Program will learn
about farm business planning and
financing – knowledge that’s vital
for future success. Trainees also:
• Are eligible for a day of paid
time off to attend a PFI event during
their term of employment
• Receive a discounted rate
to attend the 2015 PFI Annual
Conference (a $100 value)
• Receive preference toward
eligibility for free home-stay lodging
during the 2015 conference
• Have opportunities to connect
with other PFI trainees
Experienced farmers benefit from
having an employee who is highly
motivated and committed to working
on a farm for a complete season.
Rory Van Wyk, who was a trainee
with Cory Family Farm in 2013,
says the program experience was
“wonderful,” and that even after
the term officially ended he has
continued to be mentored by Tom
and Mary Cory. “Having this chance
to get hands-on experience and
mentoring has been a tremendous
blessing as my family and I seek an
opportunity to begin farming in the
future.”
Qualifications: To become a
trainee, applicants must apply to
and be hired by a training farm;
have a strong desire to learn about
the business of farming; and be a
current member of Practical Farmers
of Iowa (individual or whole-farm
membership types both qualify).
Those who want to apply but aren’t
currently PFI members can sign up
at www.practicalfarmers.org/joinpfi.html or by calling Erica Andorf
at (515) 232-5661.
For
questions
about
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Labor4Learning Program, contact
Luke Gran, PFI’s member and
sponsor coordinator, at luke@
practicalfarmers.org or (515) 2325661.
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Fifth annual contest for
Iowa’s Best Burger begins
Yard
and
Garden:
Plants affected by frigid temperatures
By Richard Jauron and
willy Klein
Winter can be tough on Iowa’s
trees and shrubs. Low temperatures,
rapid temperature changes, winter
desiccation, and the weight of ice
and snow can damage vulnerable
trees and shrubs. Horticulturists with
Iowa State University Extension
and Outreach answer questions
about the effect this winter’s frigid
temperatures will have on landscape
plants. To have additional questions
answered, contact Hortline at 515294-3108, or [email protected].
This
winter
temperatures
have dropped to -20 degrees
Fahrenheit. What effects will the
cold temperatures have on my
fruit trees?
The cold temperatures may have
damaged peach and sweet cherry
trees. Peach trees are not reliably cold
hardy in much of Iowa. Temperatures
below -18 F will destroy the flower
buds on peach trees. Temperatures
of -25 F or below may damage or
destroy the peach trees themselves.
The flower buds on sweet cherries
are slightly more cold-hardy than
those on peaches. The flower buds
on some sweet cherry cultivars can
survive temperatures of -20 F. Iowa
gardeners should expect poor crops
on peaches and sweet cherries this
summer. It also is possible that the
trees themselves may have been
damaged. Damage may vary from
dieback of twigs and branches to
complete death. On a brighter note,
the cold winter temperatures should
not have damaged apples, pears, and
sour (tart) cherries.
What effects will this winter’s
cold temperatures have on my
trees and shrubs?
Trees and shrubs that are native to
Iowa (or similar regions of the world)
are well adapted to our climate and
should have suffered little or no
damage. However, marginally hardy
plants, such as Japanese maple (Acer
palmatum), flowering dogwood
(Cornus florida), and Japanese
flowering cherry (Prunus serrulata)
may have sustained damage. (The
maximum cold hardiness of most
Japanese maple, flowering dogwood
,and Japanese flowering cherry
cultivars is -20 F.) Damage may
vary from the dieback of twigs and
branches to complete death of the
tree.
This winter’s cold temperatures
also may have destroyed the
flower buds on flowering quince
(Chaenomeles spp.)
and
some
forsythia cultivars. Temperatures of
-20 F or below likely destroyed the
flower buds on flowering quince and
‘Lynwood Gold’ and ‘Spring Glory’
(two popular forsythia cultivars).
As a result, these shrubs likely will
produce few, if any, flowers in spring.
Fortunately, the cold temperatures
should not have any long term
effects on the shrubs. The leaf buds
on flowering quince and forsythia
are hardier than their flower buds.
The shrubs should leaf out normally
in spring.
This winter’s cold temperatures
should have little impact on the
flowering of forsythia cultivars
‘Meadowlark’ and ‘Northern Sun.’
The flower buds of ‘Meadowlark
and ‘Northern Sun’ can tolerate
temperatures to -30 F.
Deer have eaten all the foliage
on the bottom portions of several
arborvitae. Will the bare areas
green back up in spring?
This winter’s prolonged period
of snow cover has deprived deer
of food on the ground. As a result,
deer have been feeding on trees and
shrubs in woodlands, windbreaks,
and home landscapes. Among
evergreens, arborvitae and yews are
most susceptible to browsing by deer
in winter.
The extent of damage to the
lower portions of the arborvitae will
be determined by the presence or
absence of buds (growing points). If
buds are present, the lower branches
will produce new growth in spring.
The new growth should be apparent
by early summer. The lower portions
of the arborvitae will remain bare
and likely never develop new growth
if no buds are present.
Iowa’s cattle producers are asking
their fellow Iowans to help them find
Iowa’s Best Burger in 2014. In this
year’s quest, the Iowa Beef Industry
Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s
Association are encouraging you
to nominate your favorite burger,
whether it’s a gourmet or downhome style.
This is the fifth year the two
groups are holding the annual Iowa’s
Best Burger contest, which officially
kicked off Feb. 12. All nominations
must be in the IBIC office by 5 p.m.
on March 17.
“We’re looking for the best burger
served in an Iowa restaurant,” says
Bedford cattle producer Roger
Brummett, who is also chairman
of the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Brummett says the entries need to
be 100% beef burgers. “Although
burgers are often standard fare,
we know from experience that
the winners of this contest serve
outstanding burgers.”
In order to recognize these great
burgers, IBIC and ICA are asking
Iowa consumers to nominate their
favorite burgers for the award, and
those nominations can be made in
the mail, online, or by texting.
Details about the contest rules and
nomination forms and options are
on the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s
website,
http://www.iabeef.org/.
Burger lovers can also find a link to
the online nomination form at the
Iowa Beef Council Facebook page;
or text BEEF to 313131 and receive
information about submitting a
nomination via text.
Brummett noted that restaurants
are a valuable partner to the beef
industry. “They do a tremendous job
of preparing and serving our beef
products in delicious and creative
ways. The burger is the all–American
classic, and restaurants have done an
excellent job in giving customers
lots of choices when they order it.”
The more nominations a burger
receives, the better are the chances
that it will be on the ‘Top Ten’ list
announced in late March. Finalists
will receive a certificate and be
eligible for the secret taste-test of
contest judges. The winner will be
announced the first week of May to
kick-off Beef Month.
Last year, 6,320 nominations
for 349 restaurants were received
in the contest. The final winners in
previous years are: 2013 – 61 Chop
House Grille, Mediapolis; 2012 –
Coon Bowl III, Coon Rapids; 2011
– Rusty Duck, Dexter; 2010 – Sac
County Cattle Company, Sac City.
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The Dakota City Demolition Crew
traveled to Grand Island, Neb., on
Saturday, February 1, 2014, to battle
the Platte Valley Roller Vixons in the
Fonner Park Swine Building. DC/DC
won by a big margin of 262 to PVRV
only scoring 51. Skaters for this bout
were McNothing (Jenny Randlemancaptain), Redneck Wildthing (Shiliah
Spaulding-co-captain), Livid Red
GRRL
(Heather
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Schade-president),
MINNESOTA
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Rhonda Freeman, Bee’s Knees
(Kirsten Penberthy), and Quadratic
EquAsian (Kelli Martino). MVP
Blocker was Redneck Wildthing
(Shiliah Spaulding), and MVP Jammer
was McNothing (Jenny Randleman).
The Coach and bout coordinator is El
SuperBeasto (Eric Schade). Referee
is McSomething (Garrett Bottorff).
The designated charity for this bout
was the Crisis Center of Nebraska.
Pictured above in the black dotted helmets are members of the dakota City
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National FFA Week
National FFA Week is February 15-22. Activities include: Member luncheon, Degree
Ceremony followed by an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. for all
members and families, Recruitment with the 8th graders, and Faculty Breakfast.
Eagle Grove High School FFA members
Pictured above are: Front Row (LtoR): Kacee Irle, Dru Boatner, Shelby Axtell, Jarika Eisentrager,
Tiffany Russell, and Sam Johnson; Middle Row (LtoR): Katrinia Morris, Christine Strickland,
Kara Anderson, Kennedy Evans, and Raechel Spangler. Back Row (LtoR): Tyler Kendrick, Kent
Jorgensen, and Jacob Grandgeorge.
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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School FFA members
Members pictured above are: Front Row (L to R): Grant Sebby - Treasurer, Bret
Crees- Assistant to Officers, Ben Jacobsen-Sentinel, Breanna Ellis-Vice President,
and Sam Jergenson- Secretary; Second Row (L to R): Shanee Tate, Bret Crees,
Katie Molloy, Alexis Gatewood, Emma Konvalinka, Matt Magee, Zack Leist, and
Cassie Hanson; Third Row (L to R): Filip Vatne, Sarah Lund, Megan Lund, Dylan
Pate, Brandon Hagie, Tyler Steiner, and Gavin Disney; and in the Back Row (L to
R): Tristan Mewes, Max Weidemann, Megan Christensen, Alexandra Keller, Megan
Zwiefel, Clay Ellis, Brendon Boyd, and Eryn Ulven. Not Pictured: Nathan Anderson,
Ryan Anderson-Reporter, Lucas Clagett, Brandon Hagie, Austin Keller-President,
Lucas Lienemann, Chris Staudt, Tyler Steiner, and Brandon Zwiefel.
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Movie coming to Clarion exposes how
mainstream media contributes to the
under-representation of women
Miss Representation will be
showing at the Clarion Movie
Theater this coming Monday
evening, February 24, at 7 p.m.
Sponsorship is by the Clarion
Branch of the American Association
of University. Admission is free to
the public. Doors will open at 6:30
p.m. The concession stand will be
open.
Miss Representation is the
award-winning documentary film
that exposes how mainstream
media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions
of power and influence in America.
Following the completion of the
film, there will be a brief community
conversation about how we can make
a positive difference in the lives of
the young people in our county.
Parents and grandparents are
encourage to bring a young person
with them to begin the discussion in
your home or youth group.
American teenagers spend 31
hours a week watching T.V., 17
hours a week listening to music, 3
hours a week watching movies, 4
minutes a week reading magazines
and 10 hours a week online. That’s
10 hours and 45 minutes of media
consumption a day, more than the
time they spend in the classroom.
Fifty-three percent of 13 year-old
girls are unhappy with their bodies.
That number increases to 78 percent
by the age of 17. It is estimated that
out of the eight million people with
an eating disorder, seven million are
women. Sixty-five percent of U.S.
women and girls report disordered
eating behaviors. Seventeen percent
of teens engage in cutting and selfinjurious behavior. Depression in
women has doubled since 1970.
US advertisers spent $35.6
billion in 2009. Eighty percent
of the countries in the world have
GDP’s less than that. U.S. women
spend $12,000 to $15,000 a year on
beauty products and salon services.
The number of cosmetic surgical
procedures performed on youth
under 19 has tripled in the last 30
years.
Women make up 51 percent
of the US population. However,
women comprise only 20 percent of
Congress. Thirty-five women have
served as U.S. governors compared
to 2,319 men. Seventy-one of the
countries in the world have had
female presidents or prime ministers.
The U. S. is not one of them. U.S.
women continue to earn 79 cents
compared to a dollar by a man.
Hear the Lions roar
The Eagle Grove Lions Club is proud to welcome
four new members. Pictured above, from left to
right, is Amy Varland, Donna Madson, Sara Ell, and
Maureen Thielen, all of Eagle Grove.
There are many fun and worthwhile projects being
planned for the coming spring and summer. (Keep
your eye out for an Easter Bunny, or maybe even
a big, furry Lion—They could be seen at any time
now!) You are invited to come and be a part of a team
who works hard for your communities. Meetings
are every fourth Tuesday, at 6 p.m., in the Emerson
Building (formerly ICCC). A table is always set up
with projects for kids, as we are a “family-friendly”
organization. Lions Club International is the world’s
largest service organization. We look forward to
seeing you at the next meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
News/sports
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Free basketball camp for
Hampton man named president
kindergarten through fourth grade
of Iowa State Fair Board
students returns to Eagle Grove
BY BY NICK PEDLEY
Fairs have always been more
than just food, rides, and attractions
for Alan Brown.
“It all started with my
involvement with the county fair –
that’s when my love for fairs really
began,” said the Hampton man. “I
was a 4-H’er ever since I was old
enough to be one. Then as I got older
I was involved with showing animals
and the FFA.”
That childhood passion kept
burning within Brown right into his
adulthood. He gradually took on
more administrative roles and joined
the Franklin County Fair Board in
the late 1980s, which eventually led
to his election to the Iowa State Fair
Board in 2010. His dedication paid
off recently when he was elected as
president of the state fair board by
his fellow directors in Des Moines.
“It’s a true honor to be in that
position, because it’s Iowa,” said
Brown.
Brown said the road that
led him to state fair board was a
relatively long one. It all began with
the Franklin County Fair Board
more than 20 years ago. He enjoyed
serving at the local level to help
build the fair, and eventually his
peers took notice. The fair boards
that comprise the 19-county North
Central District voted for Brown to
represent the region in Des Moines
four years ago and he’s remained
ever since. Twelve directors from
Iowa’s six districts make up state
fair board, Brown said, and he was
humbled his district would pick him
for such a lofty position.
Brown admitted a bit of
adjustment was needed when he
made the jump from county to state.
He said booking the entertainment,
lining up vendors and maintaining
facilities were similar at both levels,
but there were vast differences.
“The first thing you realize
that’s different is the size of the state
fair,” he explained. “At the county
level, you’re more of a post-pounder
and gate-dragger – hands on stuff.
The state board deals more with
management duties and is more of a
PR role.”
The state fair board meets 11
times a year, and meetings usually
last two days depending on the
month. October is the group’s
biggest session, Brown said. The
board goes over the previous fair and
sets tentative goals for the next one.
Brown said a majority of the
board’s focus has been on facility
renovations this year. The bulk of the
work gets handled by the nearly 60
full-time employees in Des Moines,
and the board just approves decisions
and oversees general operations.
Brown, who’s only missed
one state fair his entire life, was
excited to get his feet wet in his new
position. He said the biggest change
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from being an ordinary director
to president was more speaking
commitments, but he said he didn’t
mind. He was ready to lead and
felt the biggest responsibility of the
fair board was to keep the focus on
kids and educate the public about
agriculture.
“I don’t think anyone can
compare to the overall experience at
the Iowa State Fair,” he said. “A good
day for us directors is when we have
to park the golf carts when driving
from building to building because
it’s so packed – it’s just faster to walk
than drive. That’s what we love.”
Healthy resolutions for the year ahead
As the calendar turns to a new
year, the focus of men and women
often shifts as well. After the hectic
holiday season has come and gone,
many people re-dedicate themselves
to their personal health and wellbeing. That renewed dedication
might be thanks to all those big
holiday meals or it might just be a
result of the new calendar year being
symbolic of a fresh start.
Regardless of the reasons behind
this renewed vigor, the opportunities
to make the next 12 months a
healthier 12 months abound. While
losing weight might the most
popular resolution, there are a host
of other health-related resolutions
individuals can make to improve
their lives over the next 365 days.
Resolve to reduce stress
Stress is a major part of most
adults’ lives, and that’s especially so
after the hectic holiday season when
men and women are pulled in so
many different directions. Work is a
common cause of stress, but family
and personal finances, especially
nowadays, are big sources of stress
as well. This year, resolve to reduce
stress in all aspects of life. At the
office, analyze ways in which you
can manage time more effectively,
including how to best prioritize work
projects so you don’t always feel as
if you’re up against a wall. Outside
the office, recognize the importance
of maintaining a personal life and its
relation to reducing stress. Spending
time with friends and family can
relax you and provide a welcome
respite from the stress of the office.
Resolve to eat better
Losing weight and adopting a
healthier diet are not necessarily
the same thing. While a healthier
diet might help you lose weight, the
goal of adopting a healthier diet is
to improve overall health. A healthy
diet can strengthen the body’s
immune system, making it easier to
fight cold, flu and other ailments. A
healthy diet can also help in the battle
against any preexisting conditions.
For example, replacing salt with
healthier and flavorful herbs can
help reduce high blood pressure, and
many people cannot even taste the
difference once they start eating.
Resolve to exercise more
Much like changing a diet,
exercising more is often seen as a
means to weight loss. While that’s
a positive side effect of daily
exercise, the goal should not be to
lose weight. Instead, the goal of
daily exercise is to get healthier.
According to the American College
of Sports Medicine, exercise helps
lower the risk of heart disease and
hypertension by 40 percent while
lowering the risk of depression by
30 percent. In addition, men and
women with a family history of
diabetes should know that regular
exercise lowers their risk of type
2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent.
So while exercise is a great means
to losing weight, it’s even better at
helping reduce the risk for serious
disease.
When incorporating exercise
into a daily routine, start slowly
and gradually work your way up to
more vigorous exercise regimens.
Going full speed from the outset is a
great way to increase risk of injury,
which could actually restrict your
ability to exercise for some time.
Resolve to quit smoking
To nonsmokers, keep up the good
work. For smokers, perhaps some
statistics are enough to get you on
the path toward quitting smoking:
* More than 150,000 Americans
were projected to succumb to lung
cancer in 2011, according to the
National Cancer Institute.
* The Canadian Cancer Society
estimated that 20,000 Canadians
would lose their lives to lung cancer
in 2011.
* More than six percent of all
deaths in the United Kingdom in
2011 were related to lung cancer,
according to Cancer Research UK.
If those statistics aren’t enough
to get men and women serious
about quitting smoking, consider
the negative effect secondhand
smoke has on your loved ones. The
American Cancer Society notes that
roughly 3,000 nonsmoking adults
experience lung cancer caused by
secondhand smoke in the U.S. each
year. When making a resolution this
year, smokers’ top priority should be
to quit smoking.
When making resolutions at the
start of a new year, men and women
often focus on healthy resolutions.
But healthy resolutions go beyond
losing a few extra pounds, and many
involve dedication throughout the
year to improve overall health this
year and for years to come.
Go green in the kitchen
Adopting an eco-friendly
lifestyle is a great way to protect
the planet for future generations.
As the “go green” movement
continues to grow in popularity,
men and women are realizing more
and more ways to reduce their
carbon footprints.
While some might still
associate making green strides
with carpooling and changing light
bulbs, those are not the only ways
men and women who want to be
more eco-friendly can accomplish
their goals. One method to find new
ways to be more environmentally
friendly is to examine a favorite
hobby and think of ways to enjoy
that hobby in a way that also
benefits the environment. Foodies,
for example, can take a look around
their kitchens to find ways where
their love of cooking and food
can be joined together with their
desires to be more eco-friendly.
The following are just a few ways
to go green in the kitchen.
* Banish bottled water in favor
of filters. Bottled water can be
very wasteful, even when bottles
are made from recycled materials.
Energy is necessary to produce,
ship and dispose of plastic water
bottles. But bottled water can be
easily replaced with water filters,
which filter contaminants, such
as lead, from tap water to create a
refreshing beverage that’s readily
available at any home connected
to a water supply. Water-filtering
pitchers are inexpensive, which
cannot always be said about bottled
water that needs to be periodically
restocked. Faucet-mounted filters
can be directly attached to the
faucet to make the process of
filtering water that much easier.
* Reconsider how you store
leftovers. Many people store their
leftovers in plastic containers.
While such containers might
seem convenient, even ones
made from recycled plastic are
not necessarily as eco-friendly
as consumers may think. That’s
because plastic containers are made
from petroleum, a nonrenewable
resource. Instead, eco-conscious
foodies can opt for glass or ceramic
containers rather than the more
popular plastic alternatives.
* Feed your lawn after you feed
yourself. Many people don’t like to
throw away food, but it’s not just
leftovers that can be repurposed.
Coffee grounds and eggshells can
be put to use in the garden. You
can add them to the compost pile in
your yard, where items you would
otherwise discard can help enrich
the soil, making for healthier lawns
and gardens.
* Fire up the dishwasher only
when it’s full. Dishwashers are
typically more eco-friendly than
washing dishes by hand, but only
when the men and women loading
those dishwashers refrain from
running them until they are entirely
full. Once the dishwasher is full,
choose an efficient setting and let
the dishes air dry rather overnight
instead of drying them with heat.
If you need the dishes for hosting
duties, dry them by hand with a
towel instead of drying with heat.
* Rely on smaller appliances.
Many home cooks rely on large
appliances when working in the
kitchen. But unless you’re cooking
for a big group, use smaller, more
efficient appliances to save energy.
For example, when cooking for one
or two, use a toaster oven instead
of a stove. The toaster oven won’t
use the same amount of power as
the stove, and the smaller appliance
may even cook the food faster. In
addition, when heating water for
tea, hot chocolate or coffee, use an
electric kettle to heat water instead
of the oven cooktop. The smaller
appliance is more efficient and
won’t consume as much energy.
BY KIM DEMORY
[email protected]
Mickey Cooper, along with
the Eagle Grove Parks and
Rec Department, are excited to
announce the second annual Right/
Left Hand Academy, coming to
Eagle Grove every Saturday in
March, beginning March 1.
Last year, the Academy was
offered for students kindergarten
through second grade. This year,
they are excited to announce that
the program has been expanded to
include third and fourth graders as
well. The Academy is specifically
designed to introduce could-be upand-coming basketball stars to the
sport of basketball. It will take
place over four days, in a series of
one-hour sessions.
Offering the Academy free
of charge makes sure that any
child, boy or girl, who wants
to give basketball a try has that
opportunity, without monetary
restraints. The event was such a
huge success last year, with more
than 50 kids participating from
three grades, that the volunteers are
excited about what this year might
hold since it has been extended to
student up to fourth grade.
Another goal of the Academy
volunteers is to continue instilling
Eagle Grove needs to fostering
purple pride in our youngest
students. Money isn’t a concern,
the volunteers are in place, and
the coaches are enthusiastic. That
doesn’t mean, however, that parents
aren’t welcome to attend this clinic
with their children and lend a hand.
In fact, they are encouraged to be
there, whether they are cheering
them on from the sidelines or
helping them make a basket. No
help will be refused. After all,
Right/Left Hand Academy is about
more than sparking an interest in
the kids, it’s also about sparking an
interest in volunteers.
Scenes from the 2013 Right/Left Hand Academy. Kindergarten
through second graders at Eagle Grove Elementary enjoyed
spending an hour on Saturday mornings in March to learn about
the sport of basketball. Sign-up for the 2014 Academy is going
on now. The clinic is free of charge. Photo by Kim Demory
“Parents are essential in getting
their kids enthused,” said Ploeger at
the implementation of the Academy
last year, whether it’s about sports,
music, or academics. “Kids are so
impressionable at this age. They
want to see their mom and dad on
the sidelines clapping.”
For those parents out there who
say they would love to get involved
with their kids’ activities, but don’t
feel qualified to coach, you are
encouraged to not let that stop you.
“At this age (elementary),
it’s not about winning, it’s about
learning the basics and having
fun…getting them interested in
something,” Ploeger added.
Through the Academy, kids get
involved at a very young age, which
means the basics will already be
there and middle school and high
school coaches can start fine-tuning
skills and work on other elements
instead of starting back at the
basics. Practice makes perfect.
There will be two separate
sessions of the Right/Left Hand
Academy, depending on your
child’s age. Kindergarten through
second grade students will meet in
the Eagle Grove Elementary gym
on Saturdays in March from 9 - 10
a.m. Each child who participates in
the Academy, according to Ploeger,
will receive a free basketball.
Students in grades three and
four will play Saturdays in March
at the Eagle Grove Elementary
gym from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. The
participants will receive a free
t-shirt.
If your child is interested
in attending, please fill out the
registration form that was sent home
in your student’s Friday folders. If
you did not receive a form, please
pick one up at the Elementary
office or at Eagle Pharmacy. It is
not mandatory that your child be at
every practice, but you are reminded
that in order to get the most benefit,
every effort should be made to be at
all practices.
This clinic isn’t about constant
drills and hard coaching tactics,
it’s about getting the kids together,
playing with friends, and learning
what it’s like to be part of a team.
It’s about fun.
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Practice makes perfect
It might be a few years before these young Eagle Grove athletes are ready to take the court on the
varsity team, but practice does make perfect. That’s not the only reason, however, that Right/Left
Hand Academy basketball is being offered free of charge for kindergarten through fourth grade
students. They also did it to instill Purple Pride in their school; introduce them to the sport and
foster their love of the game if they enjoy it; give them the opportunity to play with the varsity
teams; and of course, just get them out trying new things and having fun with friends.
Photo by Kim Demory
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St. Edmond defeats
Eagle Grove
SportS
Thursday, February 20, 2014
CLASS 1A
DISTRICT WRESTLING
@ CLARION
Ploeger scores 17, almost has double-double
BY LES HOUSER
[email protected]
The St. Edmond Gaels came
into Eagle Grove last Tuesday night
for the final game for both teams
prior to district play. The Gaels went
out to a 19-11 lead after a quarter.
They would build on that for a 39-23
halftime advantage, and then really
turned it on in the third in going up
53-28 which ultimately became a
69-47 final.
Zach Ploeger fired in 17 points
on 7 of 14 from the field, and also
had a bucket from downtown. Dylan
Thielan finished with nine points,
including a trey, and Maxx Asche
had five points including a trey. Jake
Wilde, Graeham Schope and Brian
Yackle all finished with four points
apiece, while Jordan Wieth and Josh
Morris each added two points.
Wilde dished up four assists,
with Ploeger and Yackle credited
with two apiece. Wieth, Morris,
Thielan and Asche all had one each.
Wilde, Morris and Asche all had a
steal each on their final line.
15
EG HiGH ScHool
AtHlEtE SpotliGHt
HUSE
TAKES THIRD
Photo by Les Houser
Junior Dylan Huse represented the Eagles at the Class 1A District
wrestling tournament last Saturday in Clarion. Huse would finish
third, just one spot from advancing to state. He lost a technical
fall 20-5 to Bratrud of Northwood-Kensett, but came back with a
6-4 win over Peters of South Hamilton to put himself in position
for a wrestleback. It was not to be, as he had already lost to
Bratrud who was beaten by Taylor Lehman in the finals. Huse
finishes the season with a respectable 22-18 record. He is the
son of Fernando and Lora Calles.
Lady Eagles season ends
in loss to Belmond-Klemme
Three seniors play final game
Zach Ploeger fires away on this little jumper from in close in the
home game last week with the Gaels. The senior led the team with
17 points, and almost had a double-double in grabbing nine boards..
Photo by Les Houser
BY LES HOUSER
[email protected]
The Eagle Grove varsity girls
basketball team gave a great effort
last Saturday night in Belmond,
but in the end the home Broncos
prevailed 45-40 to end the Lady
Eagles season at 2-19.
The purple and gold stayed
right with the home team early,
with the score knotted at 12-12
to start the second period. That
quarter would prove to be their
undoing, as the Broncos went on a
12-0 run through the quarter to go
up 24-12 at the break.
Sam Helmke led the team
with 11 points, which included
two buckets from long range.
Megan Crail fired in nine points,
with a trey, while Leslie Cooper
scored eight points (also with a
trey) and Kylee Almond seven
Jeff Coltvet going
into Iowa Wrestling
Hall of Fame
The Iowa High School Athletic
Association will be inducting five
new members into their Wrestling
Hall of Fame in a ceremony this
coming Saturday night during the
state finals. It will be broadcast live
on IPTV.
Eagle Grove High School is
represented in this year’s group of
four former wrestlers by Jeff Coltvet,
who was a two-time state champion
in 1982 and 1984. Following his
graduation in 1984, he turned down
appointment to the Naval Academy
to wrestle at the University of
Nebraska. He was on varsity all four
years for the Cornhuskers, as well as
Brian Yackle goes strong to the rim in the game with St. Edmond. The
junior had four points, three rebounds and two assists for the night.
points including two baskets from
downtown. Desira Shivers and
Katie Blasi both hit a bucket for two
points each, while Allison Purcell
completed the scoring with one
point from the line.
Cooper grabbed six boards,
with Almond and Crail getting their
hands on five apiece. Blasi finished
with four rebounds, Helmke three
and Purcell, Shivers and Stephanie
Martin all two apiece. Almond and
Martin each grabbed three steals,
with Cooper and Helmke credited
with two each. Crail and Shivers
both made one theft each. Martin
also had a blocked shot.
Playing their final game in an
Eagle Grove basketball uniform
were Almond, Crail and Martin.
Be watching a future issue of the
Eagle for a complete rundown of
the season stats.
being an Academic All-American
that entire time. He graduated from
there with 113 wins, the second
most in history for the university’s
wrestling program.
Other former wrestlers in
the Class of 2014 are Pete Bush
(Davenport Assumption), who went
on to be an NCAA Champ and threetime Big 10 champ at Iowa under
Dan Gable, Joe Corso (West DM
Valley) and Jeff Harrison (SloanWestwood) who was a three-time
state champion. Former Morning
Sun head coach John Segel is the
final member of the class from the
coaching ranks.
DESirA
SHivErS
Desira scored two points, grabbed two rebounds and
made a steal as the Lady Eagles nearly won their first
round regional game at Belmond. The sophomore is
the daughter of Treasa Throntveit.
EG HiGH ScHool
AtHlEtE SpotliGHt
DylAn
tHiElAn
Dylan scored nine points, grabbed two rebounds and
had an assist in his final home appearance versus
St. Edmond. The senior is the son of Mark and Deb
Thielan.
EAGLE GROVE
SPORTS EVENTS
WED., FEB. 19:
TBA Varsity Wrestling
at State Dual Tournament
THURS., FEB. 20:
6 p.m. 4th & 5th-Grade
Basketball
6:30 p.m. Dodgeball
TBA Varsity Wrestling at State
Wrestling Tournament
SAT., FEB. 22:
8:30 a.m. 6th-Grade Boys’
Basketball Practice
9:30 a.m. 4th & 5th-Grade
Basketball
SUN., FEB. 23:
5 p.m. Coed Volleyball
MON., FEB. 24:
Aaron Eilerts Day
5:30 p.m. 6th-Grade Boys’
Basketball Practice
THURS., FEB. 27:
6 p.m. 4th & 5th-Grade
Basketball
6:30 p.m. Dodgeball
FRI., FEB. 28:
Snow Day for Aaron Eilerts Day
4 p.m. Drill Team Clinic
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CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS
SPORTS EVENTS
WED., FEB. 19:
NO SCHOOL
10 a.m. Wrestling State Duals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des
Moines
THURS.-SAT., FEB. 20-22:
State Wrestling
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Banding together
More than 100 fifth through 12th grade band students combine for an instrumental performance on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014
If you haven’t yet heard one or more of the the breathtaking performances by the combined bands of fifth through 12th grade Eagle
Grove students, chances are, you’ve at least heard about it. Now, here’s your chance to hear it for yourself, or in the case of many,
enjoy yet another unbelievably moving experience. There will be 104 band students on stage, playing together on Tuesday, Feb.
25, in the Robert Blue Middle School auditorium. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and is open and free to the public. In addition to
the group performance, each band will also play individually. The fifth through eighth grade bands are under the direction of Alison
Anderson-Kahl. The high school band is under the direction of Luke Snyder. Pictured top left: Dallas Hammitt (seventh grade).
Pictured top right: Kayne Carlson (seventh grade) and members of the french horn, trumpet, and percussion sections. Pictured
bottom left: Andee Brekke (junior). Pictured bottom center: Katelyn Gilbert and Waylon Burgwin (seventh graders). Pictured
bottom right: Middle school clarinets and trumpet players; middle school and high school percussion section.
Kindergarten masterpieces
Some of a mother’s favorite pieces of artwork come from her young children. For those with a
student in Abby Butson’s kindergarten art class, this one will likely go into the list of favorites.
After reading a corresponding book, the kids had to create three mice out of construction paper
and then place each on a color block. Photo by Kim Demory
Photos by Kim Demory
Sixth Annual Aaron Eilerts’
Day of Service and Giving
by Kim demory
[email protected]
For the past five years, students in
the Eagle Grove Area School District
have been paying it forward in memory
of Aaron Eilerts, a middle school-aged
boy scout who lost his life in the June
11, 2008 tornado that touched down at
Little Sioux Scout Ranch.
Word spread quickly after the
tornado that Aaron had lost his life
while trying to save others. This
was no surprise to the students and
teachers who knew him best. In fact,
there were many strangers out there
who probably weren’t surprised by
this news either, as Aaron touched
the lives of many people, whether he
knew them or not.
Aaron was perhaps best known
for his love of sewing pillowcases.
While it’s not your typical hobby for a
young middle school boy, Aaron loved
making and donating them to those
who were sick or injured. He enjoyed
making others happy, and pillowcases
was only one way he did that.
This young man was also known
for his compassion towards animals,
his willingness to help a neighbor
in need without even being asked,
and giving away gifts to friends and
strangers alike. So when school
went back into session, and the kids
returned to the hallways without their
former classmate, the school decided
to do something to honor his memory,
and carry on the good deeds Aaron
had taken so much pleasure in doing.
Then came the first annual
Aaron Eilerts’ Day of Service and
Giving, in 2009, held on his birthday,
February 24. The middle school
students dedicated their entire day to
service projects that benefitted a wide
variety of people, communities, and
organizations, and it all started with
the inspiration of one little boy who
set an example that will carry on his
legacy.
This year marks the sixth
anniversary of Aaron Eilerts’ Day,
and once again the middle school
has organized a variety of activities.
Any and all community members
are invited and encouraged to get
involved - while it may be held at the
school, it’s a great way for others to get
involved as well. You can donate your
time to help the students, supplies, or
cash (or perhaps support their cookie
dough fundraising coming up) to help
offset the cost of materials, which is
currently funded though the middle
school student government.
A kick-off assembly will begin
at 8:15 a.m. In addition to a short
commentary and video, others will be
encouraged to share their memories
of Aaron or their thoughts on the day
ahead.
Pay It Forward, a movie about
thinking of others before yourself, will
be shown to all students at some point
in the day. If you have never seen the
movie, you should come and watch. It
will really leave you with something
to think about and leave you feeling
appreciative for all you have. The
movie will be shown to seventh and
eighth graders from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
while the fifth and sixth graders work
on their chosen projects. Later in the
day, the seventh and eighth graders
will work on their projects while the
fifth and sixth graders view the movie
from 12:15 - 2:45 p.m.
At 2:45 p.m., a Closing Assembly
Program will be held in the middle
school auditorium. In addition to
project show-and-tell, there will also
be a slide show from the days events,
featuring the students working on
their projects.
Events throughout the day
include:
— Sewing pillowcases - As
mentioned earlier, this was one of
Aaron’s favorite things to make and
give away to people. He was known
for sending them through the mail to
complete strangers whose stories he
had heard about through television,
newspapers, or word of mouth. The
pillowcases that are made this year
by the RBMS students will be sent
to area hospitals, care centers, and
families in need.
— Cambodia Safe House
packages - This session is new to the
list of activities this year. Packages
for 120 girls that were saved from
trafficking in Cambodia will receive
these boxes.
— Cards for soldiers - No
explanation needed - soldiers love
receiving mail from home, be they
friends or strangers.
— Chemo-Care Packages Also new to the list of events this
year. Students will be making hats,
cards, and coloring books for children
receiving Chemotherapy treatments.
— Rainbow Loom bracelets Yet another new and exciting activity
this year. These 120 bracelets will
go into the Cambodia Safe House
packages.
— Tye-dye shirts- Also new, and
also going into the Cambodia Safe
House packages.
Birthdays-in-a-box - In this
session, students decorate shoe boxes
and fill them with all the supplies
needed for a fun birthday party.
There is cake, frosting, decorations,
and other goodies for children whose
families can’t afford to purchase the
supplies on their own.
— Decorating pillowcases for
soldiers - Plain white pillowcases
will become works-of-art during this
session. Students will use markers to
create something special for a soldier
they have never met - just like Aaron
touched the lives of people he never
met.
— Building greenhouse tables
- Which will be used in the new
RBMS greenhouse that is nearing
completion.
— Pet Tie Blankets - Small
fleece blankets will be made by
students and donated to the Leader
Dog Program, which raises dogs for
the visually and hearing impaired.
— Crayons/Coloring Pages
Packages - Children in Haiti will love
getting these packages from RBMS.
— T-Shirt Dresses and Dolls These, too, will be sent to the children
in orphanages in Haiti. This session
was new last year and is back by
popular demand.
— Window Washing - If your
vehicle windows need washing, and
whose don’t after this long winter,
swing by one of the local gas stations
and student volunteers will be happy
to clean them for you. While you’re
there, let them pump your gas as well.
Students will be available between the
hours of 9 - 10:45 a.m. and 1 - 2:45
p.m.
— Food Collection - Students
will be bundled up and traveling
around town between the hours of 9 10:45 a.m. and 1 - 2:45 p.m. to collect
food that will be donated to the local
food pantry. If you are not home,
please consider leaving nonperishable
items on your front step for them to
pick up.
— Crafts - In this session,
students will make holiday/seasonal
craft that will be used at the Eagle
Grove Senior Center and Rotary
Senior Living.
— Music at Rotary Senior
Living - Select students from
the Robert Blue Middle School
instrumental program will be traveling
to RSL to perform several musical
selections for the residents’ listening
enjoyment.
Aaron was the kind of young
man who thought more about helping
others than helping himself. He was
known for his random acts of kindness
to friends, family, and complete
strangers. What made him happiest
was making other people happy.
How about you? Will you do
something today, tomorrow, regularly
to make someone else’s life better/
happier? Whether you do something
on February 24 or you do it next week,
one small act of unexpected kindness
can impact someone’s life forever.
The beliefs and acts of one small
boy, Aaron Eilerts, have left this town,
this state, and this country with one
big lesson on how to pay it forward.
If school is delayed or cancelled
on Monday, then the activities will be
held on Friday, Feb. 28.