August 22, 2013 Mount Ayr Record-News

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Record News
Snapshots of Ringgold County
Taking ight
As part of our commemoration
of the Record-News 150th year
of publishing, each week we
will feature a photo of life in
Ringgold County.

Snapshots of Ringgold County
photos will vary as the seasons
and events dictate.
In this photo, a crane takes off
from a Ringgold County pond.
Cranes are often a common sight
in the county.
This is the 25th of the photos in
our commemorative series.
At their meeting Monday eve-
ning, the Mount Ayr City Council
approved a contract agreement
for the airport ordinance project,
a grant to purchase scuba equip-
ment, and changes to service dis-
continuation and lien exemptions
mandated by changes in state law.
The council also approved the
payment of $378,000 in water rev-
enue bonds, denied a cost share
request for concrete in alley and
sewer repair, and voted to set a
public hearing on a petition to va-
cate a right-of way.
Airport Ordinance
Andrew Collings of SICOG
spoke to the council regarding an
Manhunt ends in death
A school bus unloads at the Mount Ayr elementary to open the 2013-2014 school year.
Back to school for area students
New staff in the Mount Ayr Community schools include (front row, L-R) Danielle Stewart, elementary special
education; Madison Esch, second grade; and Charissa Thornton, elementary special education; (back row)
Andrew Drake, secondary special education associate; Bryant McCabe, sixth grade and middle school basket-
ball coach; James Smith, bus route driver; and Abby Stephens, secondary social studies. (Not pictured: Angela
Reynolds, SFL director.)
The manhunt for an escaped prisoner from the
Clarinda Correctional Facility has ended with the
death of the inmate at the hands of a Taylor county
couple.
State authorities report that Rodney Long forced
his way into a home at 2609 Highland Avenue in
rural Bedford at approximately 10:15 p.m. Mon-
day night. Long held the couple, ages 71 and 66,
for approximately four hours. WHO-TV has identi-
ed the couple as Jerome and Carolyn Mauderly.
Authorities said the couple reported Long was
armed with a semi-automatic handgun.
Authorities did not disclose details of the inci-
dent other than to say the couple nally decided
to defend themselves. WHO reports a shotgun was dis-
charged, killing Long. At approximately 2 a.m. the couple called 911
to report the incident, and state troopers immediately responded to the
scene. They found Long dead face down in the kitchen of the home.
The ordeal began Friday when Long was reported missing from the
minimum security facility. At approximately 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Tay-
lor County deputies were dispatched to a suspicious person walking
along Highway 2 just east of New Market. As the rst deputy was exit-
ing his vehicle to speak with the individual, he was met with gunre
and struck twice. As the deputy was taking cover, the suspect took the
patrol vehicle and left the scene.
A second Taylor County deputy arrived on
scene, picked up the wounded deputy and began to
pursue the suspect in the stolen patrol car. The pur-
suit ensued for approximately 40 minutes through
rural Taylor county. Ofcers from several differ-
ent jurisdictions, including Missouri, responded to
the area.
Gunre was exchanged between the sus-
pect and ofcers during the course of the pursuit.
The pursuit ended when the suspect rolled the sto-
len patrol vehicle several times on a rural Taylor
county road. He was able to exit the vehicle and
escape on foot.
Personal items left in the stolen patrol ve-
hicle indicated that Long is the individual that of-
cials were searching for.
A manhunt, involving at least a dozen different law enforcement
agencies from Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, had been underway since
moments after the crash.
Authorities said they had conducted an extensive search of the area
surrounding the crash scene, including three searches of the Highland
Avenue property.
The injured deputy, Dan Wyckoff, 33, a two-year veteran of the
sheriffs ofce, remains hospitalized in Omaha in stable condition with
non-life threatening injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
The Mount Ayr Community
school district welcomes eight
new employees for the 2013-2014
school year.
Andrew Drake will serve as an
associate in the middle school/high
school special education depart-
ment where he served as a substi-
tute associate last year.
Drake graduated from Bedford
high school and continued his edu-
cation at Johnson County Com-
munity College and Iowa Central
Community College with an edu-
cation major.
Madison Esch comes to Mount
Ayr as a new second grade teach-
er. Esch graduated in 2013 from
Graceland University with a de-
gree in elementary education with
endorsements in English and read-
ing.
At Graceland Esch served as a
resident assistant and was active in
student goverment.
Bryant McCabe is a new sixth-
grade teacher and middle school
basketball coach.
He graduated from Creston
high school and completed a de-
gree from Buena Vista University
in Creston in 2013.
He has nine years experience
as a lifeguard and assistant swim-
ming pool manager and four years
as assistant middle school basket-
ball coach in Creston.
Angela Reynolds will serve as
the districts SFL coordinator this
year. She brings a great deal of SFL
experience to the position, having
served as parent coordinator, aca-
demic coordinator and recreation
coordinator in the local program.
Reynolds has a degree from the
University of Northern Iowa in
health promotion with emphasis in
wellness/tness management and
womens health.
James Smith is a familar face
in a new position in the district.
Along with his long-held duties as
a football coach (35 years), Smith
will now add bus route driver to
his resume.
Smith taught 7-12 math in the
Mount Ayr district for 33 years.
Besides football Smith has also
coached bowling and baseball.
Abby Stephens assumes the
duties of social studies teacher. A
2002 graduate of Diagonal high
school, Stephens went on to earn
a bachelors degree in politcal sci-
ence in 2006 and a masters de-
gree in history in 2008, both from
Northwest Missouri State Univer-
sity in Maryville.
She is currently a PhD can-
didate at Purdue University, and
upon completion of her disserta-
tion, she will have a doctorate in
Amercian studies with a focus on
20th century American history.
Charissa Thornton is a new
special education teacher at the el-
ementary.
She is a 2013 graduate of North-
western College in Orange City
where she majored in elementary
education. She has an endorsement
as an Instructional Strategist I for
elementary and secondary special
education.
Thortons activities include be-
ing cheer captain at Northwestern
for two years.
Danielle Stewart is a 2013
graduate of Graceland University
in Lamoni. She will teach elemen-
tary special education.
Rodney Long
Eight new staff members
join Mount Ayr district
Taylor county auditor Bonny
Baker has announced absentee
ballots are now ready for the Sep-
tember 10 vote to approve the
Cleareld Community School dis-
solution plan.
The ballot question reads:
Shall the dissolution of the Clear-
eld Community School District
be approved and its territory and
assets and liabilities be distributed
to designated contiguous school
districts effective July 1, 2014?
Voters must be residents of the
Cleareld School district to vote in
the election.
Those not wishing to vote at the
Cleareld City Hall from noon to
8 p.m. on Election Day may vote
early in the Taylor county auditors
ofce during ofce hours Monday-
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ballots may also be requested
by mail by submitting the followng
information on a sheet of paper no
smaller than 3x5 inches: name, ad-
dress, election date or name, date
of birth and signature of the appli-
cant. Forms should be sent to the
Taylor County Auditor, 405 Jef-
ferson Street, Suite 1, Bedford IA
50833. Forms may also be printed
from the Iowa Secretary of State
web site at www.sos.iowa.gov or
by calling the auditors ofce at
712-523-2280.
Those not already registered
must register by Friday, August
30 to vote in this election. Those
whose address has changed since
the last election must also re-reg-
ister. All voters not pre-registered
will need to show identication
with current address at the polls.
For questions or more infor-
mation, contact the Taylor county
auditors ofce at 712-523-2280 or
auditor@frontiernet.net.
Cleareld
dissolution
vote is set
for Sept. 10
The Labor Day holiday may in-
dicate the unofcial end of summer
for some, but for folks in Ringgold
county, Labor Day is more likely
recognized as the date for the an-
nual Diagonal Lions Celebration.
Saturday, August 31
The activities kick off Saturday,
August 31 with a sand volleyball
tournament beginning at 10 a.m. at
the Fogle volleyball court.
That evening the Fogle Glow
Run will begin at 7:15 p.m. Con-
testants should gather at the east
shelter house at Fogle Lake.
The event features a fun run or
5K option with an after party to
follow.
Prizes will also awarded for the
best glow attire.
Sunday, September 1
A full day of fun is scheduled
for Saturday.
A fun walk will begin at 8 a.m.
followed by an outdoor church
service at 9 a.m. In case of rain,
the service will be moved to the
church.
The 3-on-3 basketball tourna-
ment will start at 10:30 a.m. Play-
ers should sign up at 10 a.m. under
the watertower.
Registration for the car and
motorcycle show goes from 9-11
a.m., and judging starts at noon.
Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m.
Fans of pulling competitions
should nd plenty to their liking
throughout the day. The always-
popular pedal pull competition is
set for 11 a.m. The big boys get
into the act at 12:30 p.m. with the
hot rod garden tractor pull and the
exhibition micro mini tractor pull
at 1 p.m. Beginning at 3:30 p.m.
and running throughout the eve-
ning, the tractor and truck distance
pull rounds out the days pulling
contests.
The Collectors Showcase
opens at 11:30 a.m., with free an-
tique appraisals at the Community
Center running from 1-4 p.m.
Kids aged ve through 16 can
take part in the shing derby held
at Fogle Lake beginning at 2:30
p.m. Poles are available and prizes
will be awarded.
The Tad Bainum Memorial
Burnout Contest will take place at
2:30 p.m.
A Nickle Scramble is planned
for 4 p.m. with a bean bag toss
tournament set to start at 4:30
p.m.
Following the conclusion of
the tractor pull, a reworks spec-
tacular is scheduled to begin at ap-
proximately 9:30 p.m.
Monday, September 2
A mammoth parade will open
the nal day of the celebration.
With the theme of 125 Years -
Evolution of Progress, the parade
will begin at 10 a.m.
Following the parade, the dirt
track bike races will begin at 11:30
a.m.
Free watermelon will be served
Heading into the opening of
the 2013-2014 school year, the
Mount Ayr Community Board of
Directors covered a light agenda at
Mondays regular meeting.
Member appointment
The board appointed Craig
Winemiller to temporarily ll the
District #1 director position recent-
ly vacated by Chris Eaton. He will
hold the temporary position for the
August and September board meet-
ings prior to September 10 school
board election. Winemiller is the
only candidate on the ballot to n-
ish out Eatons two-year term.
Tuckpointing
The board had anticipated open-
ing quotes for tuckpointing work
on district buildings. At Mondays
meeting, however, superintendent
Joe Drake informed the board
that a bid for the project from Bob
Rowland from Lamoni came in at
$4,990. Board policy does not re-
quire more than one bid for proj-
ects below $5,000, and policy also
allows the superintendent to ap-
prove projects below that $5,000
gure. As a result, tuckpointing
work has already begun and should
be completed in a matter of days.
Obsolete equipment
Superintendent Drake provided
a list of equipment that has been
deemed obsolete after the shop
School board appoints Winemiller
was cleaned out by the mainte-
nance staff. Per board policy any
equipment declared obsolete can
be put up for sale. Drake recom-
mended the district advertise the
taking of sealed bids on individual
items with a bid opening at the
September board meeting.
Items to be advertised for bids
include two Dewalt radial arm
saws, three Lincoln arc welders,
two sets of cables for bus tires, a
Dewalt 20-inch saw, a Craftsman
10-inch table saw and a Kalama-
zoo metal cutting band saw.
Grants
Drake reported the district had
been awarded two additional USDA
grants. The rst grant would split
the cost of a new tractor/mower,
with the grant providing $18,600
and the district providing $15,235.
The second grant provided
$30,000 toward the cost of a new
bus, similar to three other grants
the district was awarded previous-
ly.
Drake said the district had ve
years to spend the money toward
the new tractor and bus, and there-
fore he was putting off the pur-
chases for an indenite time so as
not to deplete district equipment
funds.
Elementary principal report
Due to an unexpectedly high en-
rollment in third grade, elementary
principal Chris Elwood has divided
third-grade into three sections and
reduced second grade to two sec-
tions. New teacher Madison Esch
will now teach third-grade instead
of second grade.
Elwood reported the four begin-
ning teachers and their mentors at-
tended the Journey to Excellence
training last week. He explained
the program is focused on helping
new teachers get familiar with all
aspects of the teaching profession.
Elwood also reviewed the four
main goals for the years profes-
sional development: implemen-
tation of Making Meaning/Be-
ing a Writer, training staff in the
Response to Intervention model,
aligning the Iowa Core in English
Language Arts and implementation
of the Olweus Bullying Prevention
Program.
Secondary principal report
Secondary principal Lynne
Wallace also shared her buildings
professional development goals
for the year. Besides the Olweus
program, secondary teachers will
also work on Authentic Intellec-
tual Work strategies that provide
students with higher levels of au-
thentic instruction and assessment
City council seeks airport ordinance grant
The Princess Theater is opening
its doors for its Fifth Anniversary
Gala performance Saturday, Au-
gust 24 at 7 p.m.
Still Celebrating! is the title
of this years gala, and event or-
ganizers are pleased to announce
four vocal groups from the com-
munity will provide the evenings
entertainment: the Hardy Family,
Simply Voices, First Things First
and Beards of a Feather.
Tickets for the event are now on
sale. The ticket price remains $10,
which includes a seat for the show
and refreshments at intermission.
This year admission proceeds will
go to the Princesss endowment
fund, and funds raised will be
matched by the South Central Iowa
Community Foundation (SCICF).
Princess Gala
is Saturday
Iowa Department of Transporta-
tion grant to help complete an air-
port ordinance and mapping proj-
ect. The total cost of the project
will be $13,000, with a state grant
paying all but $1,950 of the total.
The project is necessary to receive
state funding. The state is requiring
cities have this type of ordinance
on their books and have made the
grant money available to help cit-
ies comply.
SICOG will handle the grant
process. The purpose of the project
is to prepare an Airport Land Use
and Height Overlay Zoning Ordi-
nance for the city. The ordinance
will be developed as a joint ordi-
nance with the county, which has
indicated its support for the proj-
ect.
Collings said the proposed ord-
dinance will not affect any current
buildings near the airport but does
set conditions about future devel-
opment in the area.
Scuba Equipment
Collings and SICOG also will
assist the city in obtaining a grant
for the re department to purchase
$20,640 in scuba equipment for
the water rescue unit. The grant
has been preliminarily approved
by the Homeland Security Grant
Program.
Ordinance change
Due to the state legislature
changing the law, the city voted
to amend their current ordinance
dealing mainly with rental proper-
ties and when service can be dis-
continued and lien exemptions.
After approving the changes, the
council voted to waive the second
and third readings to put the ordi-
nance into effect.
Vacating property
The council voted to approve a
request by the zoning commission
to consider a request by Randy
Gregg to vacate the right-of-way
on sections of Washington and
Douglas streets.
The approval is the rst step in
the possible vacating of the prop-
erty. The council set September 16
as the date for the public hearing
on the request. The council also
will ask for additional informa-
tion from Gregg and what possible
costs might be incurred by the city
and who would pay them.
Other matters
In other action, the council vot-
ed to deny a request by Bob Shafer
for a cost share of concrete in an
alley and sewer repair. The coun-
cil was leary of setting a precedent
in approving the request as they
believe city code does not require
it. It was estimated the cost to be
$220.
The council also voted to set
September 12 from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. as the date for the city-wide
clean up.
Council members and the pub-
lic also were reminded that anyone
wishing to take out papers in the
next city council election must do
so by September 19. Nomination
papers are available at city hall.
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Diagonal Labor Day
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Mount Ayr
BY LISA WILSON
LOOKING BACK in the Early Files
Cowboy Coffee
I am married to a Starbucks end (sounds
better than user or addict). Any trip to town
includes a quad vente latte four shots no foam.
It is more important than the mail, the heart
medicine, the bank deposit or pickin up the
kids at day care! On extended trips we drive for
miles at all hours of the day or night following
her GPS in search of that green symbol, the one
that looks like Medusa with radioactive tendrils
aming from her head.
To be kind, it has a avor of its own. Its not
for everybody but I do think it has driven fanatic
users to more serious addictions like ve-hour
energy drinks, Tabasco popsicles and cigars
made of burning rubber!
I was in a strange town on a Starbucks mis-
sion last week trying to remember if it were a
Grande Uno Caffe Misto Leonardo or a dolce
capasso nu latto Divinchi? The barista (the
special name for Starbucks waiters that was
derived from the character playing the one-eyed
mushroom wearing scuba gear in the bar scene
from Star Wars IV) took my order.
He said he didnt know cowboys drank Star-
bucks.
I said, We invented it!
As I explained it to him, it became clear
to me! I ask you all, you cowboys, hunters,
soldiers, Indians, shermen, prospectors, explor-
ersall of you who have roasted squirrel, carp,
possum, haunch of wild burro, buzzard drum
sticks or spotted owl over a campre in the
wildernesswhat did you wash it down with?
Thats right, cowboy coffee!
A handful of coffee grounds (any brand) in an old
pot, put on the open re and set on boil is the recipe
supreme! The pot itself is sacred and never washed. It is
this accumulation of ingredients that gives cowboy cof-
fee its unique avor.
It is seasoned by the remnants of whatever falls into
the pot and becomes part of the geological strata that
comprise its lining. It is not unlike a good pipe whose
bowl gets layered with carcinogenic ash, or the wax that
builds in your ears, or the plaque that barnacles an ol
dogs teeth.
Starbucks proudly touts its avor, but if you really
crave a strong, rank, acidic, caffeine stimulant, one that
can also peel the paint off a backhoe bucket, penetrate
zirconium nuclear fuel rods, and destroy the odor in
your sons tennis shoes, have an old cowboy make you a
cuppa in his blackened pot. You will discover Starbucks
secret.
A WORD OF CAUTION: If you cant strain your
cowboy coffee through two-inch ten-gauge expanded
metal, at least drop a magnet into the cup before you sip.
THOUGHTS
& other things
BY ALAN SMITH
Excuse my poison whatever twitch
Excuse me while I try to focus on writing the
column this week.
Ive got a major case of poison sumac -- or poi-
son something or other.
Never heard of poison sumac? Neither had I,
which is probably the reason I am covered all over,
from head to toe, covered all over with itching rash.
Excuse me while I squirm.
I helped my son Nathan clean out the brush in a
neighbors yard, as I mentioned last week in my col-
umn. I began to break out the next day and gured I
had gotten into some poison ivy in my ground level
cutting down of brush along the neighbors house
and under trees in his yard.
At least the effort must have done some good.
The next family that looked at the house decided
they wanted to purchase it and Nathan and Julie
have their second signed deal for the purchase of
their house (the rst offer fell through), which was
an answer to prayer. They are waiting for closing to
celebrate too much, however.
Meanwhile my celebration will await the two
or three weeks the books say I have to wait to stop
being driven crazy with these itching and oozing
rashes.
It was Nathan who came up with the clue that
lead me to the real culprit of my problem.
You know that tree we cut down back there by
that rock in the back yard, Nathan said. When
I was trimming around things again this week it
looked like the new growth from that plant had the
look of poison ivy. Maybe it was a poison ivy tree or
something.
I looked it up and poison ivy is usually a vine,
though it can grow up as a shrub up to three feet tall,
according to my best poison ivy sources.
That didnt match with the plant I cut down,
stripped the branches off of and then broke over my
knee into several pieces so it would t into a lawn
refuse bag. And yes, I was wearing shorts and a
short sleeved shirt.
Maybe it was poison oak, I thought. I looked that
up too, but though it can grow into a larger shrub, it
didnt look like what I had cut down.
Poison sumac was listed in the same breath as the
other two, so I did some study of it.
Light bulb going on. I thought maybe I had found
the culprit. The pictures look pretty similar. Then I
read the fact sheet and found that it isnt native to
Missouri. (You dont think someone actually planted
it on purpose, do you?)
So maybe the plant isnt poison sumac after all.
I guess it doesnt really matter what it was, now that
I have such a full-blown case.
From what I understand, the rash and itching
I have is my bodys response to the sap from the
plant, which has spread all over my arms -- and from
there I guess to the rest of my body. Or I could have
gotten it on my legs directly too, as I was wearing
shorts that day.
There is no magic cure for my discomfort. Or at
least if there is I havent run across it in my battle
so far.
Ive tried drying agents and anti-itch agents that
are supposed to help. They do for a little while, but
I needed another treatment faster than the direc-
tions called for.
I tried an ointment that seemed like it had
sandpaper in it that was to be rubbed into the sores
until the itching stopped. That got me through the
rst night where I havent had my sleep interrupt-
ed by the itching. Its sort of like rubbing yourself
with sandpaper to get it to work, however. Not a
very pleasant experience.
Ive taken Zyrtec to try to help the allergic reac-
tion, which happens as a result of the exposure.
That hasnt helped much that I can tell, and I have
to be careful because my liver problems keep it
from metabolizing as it is supposed to.
The cortisone creams are a red ag for my liver
too.
All the information I have read says there is
only one real healer. Time.
That certainly isnt what one wants to hear
when itching in 27 places at the same time. When
I get my arms stopped from itching, the spot on
my seat ares up. When I get it to stop, the main
source of the itching moves on to my leg. Or my
back. Or my armpit.
So if you see me twitching a bit as I walk down
the street this week, youll know that I havent
developed a tic.
Its just that I am using all my willpower not to
scratch the itch that is currently driving me up the
wall.
Ive learned my lesson to be a little more care-
ful about what I chop down and break up. Im
struggling mightily with the urge to scratch and
hope to have that under control soon.
I talked with a friend who had been through
many physical problems over the years who said
that her battle with poison ivy had been one of the
worst experiences of her medical career.
Id have to agree. My worst still probably is a
kidney stone for intensity of pain. But for long-
term discomfort, this poison whatever it is takes
the cake.
Hands down. No twitching.
DEBRA LARSON
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106 E. South Street, Suite B
P.O. Box 564
Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
Ph./Fax 641-464-2668 Cell 515-979-8552
debra.larson@insurancestationinc.com
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for Lucky Lanes Endowment Fund
Saturday, August 24
5 p.m. at Lucky Lanes Bowling Alley
Ringgold Outdoor Alliance
will be smoking a whole hog along
with mountain oysters and side dishes.
Following the supper there will be
a WASHERS TOURNAMENT outside
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All donations will go toward the
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Fifty Years Ago
(From the Mount Ayr Re-
cord-News, Thursday, August 15,
1963.)
Randy Lynch, a member of
the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club,
showed the grand champion baby
beef, a 990-pound Angus, in the ju-
nior livestock show of the Ringgold
County Fair. Randy will show his
champion at the Iowa State Fair.
Monte Akers, a member of the
Kellerton hustlers 4-H Club, ex-
hibited the grand champion market
pig, a 205-pound Duroc, which he
will show at the state fair. He also
showed the top pen of three market
pigs.
Two young Mount Ayr golfers,
Kenny Markley and Bruce Hen-
derson, won trophies in the Lenox
Open Golf Tournament played
Sunday. Markley, a second in the
rst ight, shot a 33-34 for a 67,
while Henderson placed second in
the second ight with a 39-36 for
a 75 par on the Lenox nine-hole
course is 33. Royce Davis shot a
one under par 98 for 27 holes in
the championship ight and placed
fth to the winner who scored a 91
for the 27-hold route. Davis was the
defending champion, having won
last year with a 99. William Corll and
Collus Lawhead also participated.
Thomas Edward Jesse, 29, of
Centralia, MO, was electrocuted
about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday after-
noon of last week, while directing a
tree trimming job one and one-half
miles north of Blockton. Mr. Jesse,
an employee of the Townsend Tree
Service, Muncie, IN, served as fore-
man of the crew which had arrived
the day previous in Ringgold county
to trim trees for the Iowa Southern
Utilities Company.
Ringgold county has entered
12 exhibits -- ve swine and seven
beeves in the 4-H livestock division
of the Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors of
swine will be Monte Akers, Keller-
ton; Dale Walters and Gene Stanley,
Beaconsfield and Keith Bastow
and Allan Triggs, Mount Ayr. Baby
beeves will be exhibited by Randy,
Craig, Teena and David Lynch, Judy
Brammer, Vicki Wackernagle and
Craig Elliott.
Demonstration teams from the
Maloy Shamrocks and the Redding
Rockets 4-H Clubs were selected
to represent Ringgold county at the
Iowa State Fair during the county
demonstration contest held Monday
evening in Mount Ayr. David Lynch
and Larry Weaver, of the Maloy club,
presented Easy Does It, a dem-
onstration on the proper handling
of livestock. Andy Abarr and Bill
Shafer, of the Redding Rockets, gave
a physical tness demonstration on
Keep Fit, Control the Bulge.
The Clover Belles 4-H Club
won the girls food and nutrition
judging contest held Wednesday
of last week during the Ringgold
County Fair, by scoring 620 points.
In second and third places were the
Rainbow Girls with 600 points and
the Jefferson Home Hustlers with
590. The three high scorers of the
winning club were Marlys Barker,
225; Diane Saltzman, 200 and Doris
Angus, 195.
Afour-year-old golden Palomino
mare, Marigold, was sold Thursday
evening by its owner, Art Moore, to
Buss Carson, internationally known
cowboy, whose Hollywood Golden
Horses Stuntcapade was the open-
ing entertainment of the Ringgold
County Fair last week.
Births reported at Ringgold
County Hospital this week were a
daughter, born August 7, to Mr. and
Mrs. Truett Baker of Grant City, MO;
a son, born August 12, to Mr. and
Mrs. Forrest Shields of Mount Ayr;
a son, born August 13, to Mr. and
Mrs. Eugene Steele of Grant City,
MO, and a daughter, born August
13, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Garrett
of Diagonal.
Obituaries in this weeks issue
were Rosa Shields and Beulah May
Allen.
Twenty-ve Years Ago
1988.)
When Mount Ayr Community
school students start the 1988-89
school year Monday, there will be
seven new faces on the staff. Along
with new high school principal Car-
roll Taylor, there will be one teacher
at the high school and two teachers
at the elementary school who will
be new to the district this year. In
addition there will be a new coach
with no teaching duties, a new sec-
retary and a new aide on the school
staff. New at the high school will be
John Larsen. New at the elementary
school will be Sally Frederichs, who
will teach fth grade and handle a
number of coaching assignments.
Also new at the elementary school
will Nancy Poppe, who will teach
kindergarten. Other new staff mem-
bers will be Jolene Gourley, who
will be a secretary in the high school
principals ofce and Kathy Fiala,
who will be a special education aide
at the elementary school.
Two Ringgold county 4-H
members have earned trips to the
National 4-H Congress in Chicago,
IL in December with projects they
have completed. Billi Hunt of Di-
agonal is the state 4-H conservation
project award winner and Bobbi
Hunt of Diagonal is the state 4-H
safety project award winner. Both
are daughters of Mrs. Lois Hunt.
In addition to the state conservation
award, Billi Hunt and her 4-H club
have earned national conservation
club awards.
When school starts at Grand Val-
ley Community schools on Monday,
August 29, there will be two new
teachers on the staff -- Cathy Crees
of Leon and Max Buckner of Mount
Ayr. Another addition is a new cook,
full-time at Kellerton -- Colleen
Miller of Mount Ayr.
There will be four new teach-
ers, all rst-year, when Diagonal
community schools begin classes
Monday, August 29. Edward Geitz,
a graduate of Wartburg College at
Waverly, will be teaching business
subjects, physical education and will
be coaching track and baseball and
will assist with basketball. Susan
Myers, who is married and has three
children, is a fth grade teacher and
will be coaching volleyball. Denise
Patten will be the special education
teacher. Kathryn Kellner is married
and has three children. She will have
remedial reading responsibilities.
A Redding man was found dead
near his home Wednesday, August
17, following a search by local
law enforcement personnel. Henry
Seiffert, 67, was found Wednesday
morning after being reported miss-
ing Tuesday evening. Seifferts
death was ruled as coming from a
self-inicted gunshot, according to
a coroners report.
The birth reported this week was
a son, born August 21, to John and
Debbie Larsen of Mount Ayr.
The obituary in this weeks issue
was Henry Michael Seiffert.
Ten Years Ago
2003.)
There is still some nal work to
be done, like installing the globes
and lights, but the walking trail
in Judge Lewis Park will soon be
lighted as the result of a community
effort which has gone on for a couple
of years. The concrete bases for the
lights and a clock have been installed
all along the trail and the nish work
will soon be done. The addition to the
park will mean that another step in
making it more useful to the public
will have been completed.
A Ringgold county resident will
join 84 other inductees into the 2003
Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a
ceremony at the 4-H exhibit building
at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday,
August 17. Bob Martin of rural
Mount Ayr will be recognized for
his outstanding service and dedica-
tion to 4-H. He will be presented a
plaque by the Iowa 4-H Foundation
as he is introduced on stage.
Registration in the Mount Ayr
Community school district was held
Monday and Tuesday in preparation
for the opening of school next week.
Fees were paid and information
shared with parents in a number of
areas.
A reminder to be careful around
bats came this week after a Redding
woman was bitten by a rabid bat Fri-
day at her home. Friday morning she
reached into a carnival glass pitcher
in her home and felt something bit
her and then saw something y out of
the pitcher. The bat was caught and
taken to Iowa City for testing. It was
found to be rabid and the woman,
who did not want to be identied,
has started the set of shots needed
when contact with a rabid animal is
made.
Courtney Weeda swept the titles
in the commercial ewe class in the
sheep show at the Ringgold County
Fair. Showing the reserve champion
market beef at the Ringgold County
fair was Holly England. Its been
awhile since a donkey made its
way to be judged at the Ringgold
County fair. Showing Billy Bob to
top a class in the horse show was
Tisha Hammond.
There is a new barn going up
at the Ramsey Farm at Lesanville
project east of Mount Ayr. Materials
from an old barn owned by Hank
Smith are being used by a crew of
Amish carpenters to build a barn to
the north of the restored red barn
already in place on the property.
The obituaries listed in this
weeks issue were Margaret Eliza-
beth Comer Browns, Bertha Isabelle
Midgorden, Loretta M. Hobbs Rob-
inson and Walter Gene Shafer.

More on city
council meeting
____________________________
Continued fromfront page
Superintendents report
Superintendent Brent Wise up-
ated the council on a number of
projects going on in the city.
Work on pot holes and patches
continues and two sections of con-
crete have been replaced. Wise said
crews want to focus on the end of
Taylor Street (brick street) in the
near future.
King Construction has started
on the water booster station proj-
ect. He also informed the council
that once that project is nished
the water permit sampling loca-
tion will be moved to Cleareld
Homes. It currently is in a private
residence.
A number of tree trimming
projects has been completed, with
more planned. Pick up of pruned
branches should be completed by
the end of the week.
Painting and electrical work at
the pool will commence once the
water has been drained. The pool
is still lled with water due to
planned training there.
throughout Monday afternoon.
The garden tractor pull for ages
14 and under will begin at 1 p.m. at
the top of Main Street.
The pulling continues at 2 p.m.
with the pickup and farm tractor
pull.
The Duck Regatta closes the
days entertainment, with a $1,000
rst-place prize up for grabs. Tick-
ets will available until 4 p.m. the
day of the race.
On-going activities
Plenty of fun and games will
run throughout the day both Sun-
day and Monday.
The Diagonal junior class will
host kids games along with home-
made ice cream and the Space Pil-
low.
Bingo will run each day from
Diagonal Labor Day plans
____________________________
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Another feature is the 50/50
drawings.
The Printing Museum and Ge-
nealogy Center will be open Satur-
day and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and
Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch will also be available at
all times at the City Park.
WHO TV bringing
RV TV to Creston
WHOs RV TV will be in Cres-
ton on September 9th to kick off
their weeklong trip to the Iowa/
Iowa State Football Game in
Ames.
Keith and Andy and the group
will be doing their 5, 6, and 10
p.m. segments live from the Depot
Parking lot in Uptown Creston.
The Tailgate will kick off at
4 p.m.
Mount Ayr Record-News
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Courthouse News
Ringgold County
Courthouse
News & Notes
Drive Safely!
Schools
Open!
BE ALERT FOR
Bicycles
Pedestrians
School Buses
OVERTAKING A SCHOOL BUS:
The driver of any vehicle overtaking a school bus
shall not pass a school bus when flashing stop warning
signal lights are flashing and shall bring said vehicle to
a complete stop not closer than 15 feet of the school
bus when it is stopped and stop arm is extended, and
shall remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted and
school bus resumes motion or until signaled by the
driver to proceed.
MEETING A SCHOOL BUS:
The driver of any vehicle when meeting a school
bus on which the stop warning signal lights are flashing
shall reduce the speed of said vehicle to not more than
20 miles per hour, and shall bring said vehicle to a
complete stop when school bus stops and stop signal
arm is extended and said vehicle shall remain stopped
until stop arm is retracted after which driver may
proceed with due caution.
TO ALL PARENTS
If you have a son or daughter with a learners
permit, remember it is unlawful for them to
drive unless you accompany them. A legal
guardian may also lawfully accompany them.
Ringgold County Sheriffs Office
Mike Sobotka, Sheriff
KNOW THE LAW
STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL PERMIT STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL PERMIT
are only allowed to drive over the are only allowed to drive over the
most direct and accessible route be- most direct and accessible route be-
tween home and school for the purpose tween home and school for the purpose
of attending school, and to and from of attending school, and to and from
extracurricular activities within the school extracurricular activities within the school
district. district.
You have the Power!
Eat well. Move more. Keep score.
504 North Cleveland St.
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
641-464-3226
You have a Partner!
Ringgold County Hospital. Your partner in health.
www.rchmtayr.org
Youre making good choices to keep
yourself healthy. But what about the
power you have as a parent? Are you
doing everything you can to help
your children begin their lives happy,
healthy, and safe?
One of the most important things
you can do as a parent is vaccinate
your children. There are eight deadly
diseases that can be prevented by
childhood vaccines. Keeping up with
your childrens immunizations from
infancy through their teenage years is a
simple and effective way to keep them
from getting a terrible disease. And
keeping your children healthy reduces
the risk of infecting someone else, so
youre really helping all of us!
Each year, the Mt. Ayr Medical
Clinic at Ringgold County Hospital
provides free athletic physicals to
students in our community. In addition
to the physicals, the Clinic completes a
free review of every childs immuniza-
tion records. Along with regular dental
and eye exams, immunizations and
physicals are just routine maintenance
for growing young bodies. Lets work
together to keep the youngest members
of our community in tip-top shape.

SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR AND
TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS
August 8 - August 15, 2013
Darron L. Toney, Osceola,
$472.50, permitting unauthorized
person to drive.
Jami Lynn Love, Redding,
$141.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h.
over the speed limit.
Cody Allen McCaulley, Cres-
ton, $127.50, failure to maintain
safety belts.
Justin Ryan Rigg, Mount Ayr,
$127.50, failure to maintain safety
belts.
Nicole Christine Rich, Mount
Ayr, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h.
Emily Caroline Spring, Corn-
ing, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h.
William Franklin Ervin, Pack-
wood, $127.50, failure to comply
with safety regulations.
RINGGOLD COUNTY
SHERIFFS LOG
(Call Origination Code: MA= Mount Ayr; KE = Kel-
lerton; EL = Ellston; TI = Tingley; DI = Diagonal; DE
= Delphos; MO = Maloy; BE = Beaconseld; BO = Ben-
ton; SC = Shannon City; BL = Blockton; RE = Redding;
SV = Sun Valley; CO = In County; OC = Out of County;
OS = Out of State)
August 8th - August 14th, 2013
Thursday, August 8
7:35 a.m., lockout in Redding
(RE)
8:32 a.m., lockout (CO)
9:00 a.m., call for jail (OC)
9:36 a.m., call for dispatch
(MA)
9:54 a.m., call for sheriff (DI)
10:11 a.m., calf in middle of
highway (MA)
10:18 a.m., ambulance needed
for lift assistance (CO)
10:44 a.m., 911 call, ambulance
needed for accident (CO)
10:54 a.m., call for jail (MA)
11:29 a.m., call for chief deputy
(MA)
12:43 p.m., question for ofcer
(MA)
4:47 p.m., controlled burn
(MA)
5:04 p.m., call for deputy (MA)
5:35 p.m., 911 call (MA)
6:40 p.m., intoxicated person
complaint (DI)
8:18 p.m., caller needing infor-
mation (DE)
8:46 a.m., alarm going off
(MA)
10:39 p.m., welfare check/
information for deputy (MA)
11:14 p.m., caller needing in-
formation (KE)
Friday, August 9
6:00 a.m., REC power outage
(OC)
7:20 a.m., dog complaint (MA)
8:11 a.m., caller needing to talk
with an ofcer (CO)
9:16 a.m., caller calling to check
on status of an inmate (CO/KE)
11:18 a.m., caller needing to
talk to an ofcer (CO)
11:19 a.m., caller checking on
status of female inmate (CO/KE)
11:51 a.m., caller needing to
talk to an ofcer (CO)
12:45 p.m., caller has informa-
tion for an ofcer (CO/DI)
12:53 p.m., attorney needing
information (OC)
3:04 p.m., Taylor county sher-
iffs ofce calling with inmate in-
formation (OC)
3:05 p.m., attorney calling
wanting to talk to an inmate (OC)
3:13 p.m., correctional ofcer
calling in with inmate information
(MA)
3:51 p.m., wrong number (OC)
4:03 p.m., REC call (OC)
4:46 p.m., pin number for in-
mate telephone (OC)
4:49 p.m., 911 call, false alarm
(MA)
5:00 p.m., REC call (CO)
5:07 p.m., REC information
(CO)
6:00 p.m., jailer checking in
about schedule (CO)
6:08 p.m., caller about
picking up his gun (MA)
6:50 p.m., caller with com-
plaint, needs to see ofcer (KE)
7:46 p.m., want to talk to ofcer
(MA)
8:00 p.m., ambulance needed
(MA)
8:05 p.m., intoxicated driver
(OC)
8:29 p.m., needing K-9 unit
(OC)
Saturday, August 10
9:25 a.m., no Kellerton rst re-
sponders (KE)
11:00 a.m., information about
subject (OC)
11:15 a.m., lost wallet (MA)
1:11 p.m., questions about sher-
iffs sale (KE)
1:42 p.m., caller wanting to get
guns (MA)
2:10 p.m., judge checking on
inmate information (CO)
2:26 p.m., caller wanting to
visit with ofcer (CO)
2:37 p.m., caller reporting
wreck with injuries (CO)
2:39 p.m., caller making ap-
pointment with deputy (MA)
2:40 p.m., lock out (MA)
3:21 p.m., pin number for in-
mate (OC)
3:36 p.m., reporting suspicious
vehicle (RE)
4:45 p.m., jail inmate call (OC)
7:54 p.m., dog complaint (MA)
8:56 p.m., cows out (EL)
9:38 p.m., intoxicated person
(DI)
Sunday, August 11
12:11 p.m., domestic trouble
(KE)
1:07 p.m., needing to speak
with ofcer (MA)
6:02 p.m., needing to speak
with ofcer (MA)
6:23 p.m., 911 call (MA)
6:28 p.m., pig out on road
(MA)
7:01 p.m., vandalism (KE)
7:02 p.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (OC)
8:50 p.m., 911 call, missing
person (DI)
8:59 p.m., found the missing
person and all is well (DI)
Monday, August 12
7:57 a.m., call about towing
(MA)
8:11 a.m., caller setting up visi-
tation (OC)
8:29 a.m., caller checking into
county (CO)
9:20 a.m., call for deputy (CO)
9:43 a.m., call for clerk (MA)
10:13 a.m., report of Publisher
Clearing House scam (RE)
10:38 a.m., call for clerk (OC)
11:02 a.m., call for sheriff
(CO)
12:24 p.m., inmate visitation
set up (OC)
1:17 p.m., 911 call, no phones
working (MA)
3:10 p.m., call back requested
(OC)
tion (CO)
5:02 p.m., car broke down (CO)
5:38 p.m., barking dog (MA)
(CO)
tion (OC)
tion (OC)
(MA)
9:55 p.m., information for of-
cer (OC)
10:36 p.m., 911 call, emergency
help needed (OC)
Tuesday, August 13
1:11 a.m., 911 call, ambulance
needed (MA)
9:00 a.m., vandalism (KE)
9:23 a.m., call for deputy (CO)
10:14 a.m., SOR leaving county
(CO)
(CO)
11:30 a.m., welfare check
(MA)
11:54 a.m., controlled burn
(MA)
1:56 p.m., information about
sheriff sale (EL)
2:23 p.m., DHS coming to see
inmate (OC)
3:23 p.m., confused driver, lost
(OC)
3:33 p.m., radio not working
(CO)
3:39 p.m., attorney making ap-
pointment to see prisoner (OC)
3:41 p.m., radio repair guys
(OC)
3:49 p.m., dispatcher (CO)
3:55 p.m., Union county with
prisoner information (OC)
4:22 p.m., radio repair guy
(OC)
4:41 p.m., inmate pin number
(OC)
4:54 p.m., questions about re-
trieving guns (CO)
5:33 p.m., radio repair guy
again (OC)
6:39 p.m., yes, bail bond com-
ing for one later (OC)
8:35 p.m., ambulance needed
(MA)
11:10 p.m., needing ofcer to
check on something (KE)
Wednesday, August 14
2:33 a.m., ambulance needed
(MA)
6:43 a.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (OC)
10:56 a.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (OC)
11:05 a.m., 911 call, re (MA)
(OC)
12:23 p.m., call about inmate
(OC)
12:57 p.m., 911 call (MA)
COURTHOUSE NEWS
Ringgold County Courthouse
hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Ringgold county now has a
website at www.ringgoldcounty.
us.
Assessor: Neil Morgan, 464-
3233.
Auditor: Amanda Waske,
464-3239.
Board of Supervisors: David
Inloes, chairman, Royce Dredge
and Kraig Pennington, members,
464-3244.
Supervisors meetings are open
to the public and are held in the su-
pervisors conference room located
on the second oor between the
clerk of court and auditors ofce.
On days the board is not sched-
uled to be in ofce, please direct
all inquiries to the auditors ofce.
To schedule a meeting time with
the supervisors, contact the audi-
tors ofce.
Regular board meetings are
held on Mondays with ofcial
public notice of the meeting agen-
das posted at the Ringgold county
courthouse, Mount Ayr Record
News, Sun Valley Lake and Diago-
nal city hall the day before.
Clerk of Court (a state of-
ce): Jackie Saville, 464-3234; fax:
464-2478. Ofce hours: Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. 9
noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. -
noon and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The clerks ofce handles ali-
mony and child support payments,
probates, civil and criminal lings,
magistrates court and records and
services of adoptions, conservator-
ships, court proceedings, divorces,
estates, grand jury, guardianships,
judgments, juvenile proceedings,
mechanics liens, mental health
admissions, petit jury, surety
company certicates, state hospi-
tal, trafc violations, trust funds,
trusteeships. Certied copies can
be made of above listed records.
Court records are also available at
www.iowacourts.gov.
County Conservation
Board: Kate Zimmerman, phone:
464-2787, email: rangerkate@io-
watelecom.net.
Please contact for information
on rules and regulations, parks,
trail ways, camping, shelter reser-
vations, environmental education
and more. Parks are open March
15 - November 15. Walk-in trafc
is allowed year round.
County Weed Commission-
er: Brenda Adams, 641-783-2348.
Development and Tourism:
Karen Bender, Coordinator, 464-
3704. If anyone has any calendar
events, please contact the develop-
ment ofce at 641-464-3704.
E-911 Service Board: Merle
Walter, 307 N. Webster St., Mount
Ayr, 464-3311.
Emergency Management
Agency: Teresa Jackson, Coordi-
nator, 109 W. Madison St., Suite
105, cell: 641-202-9671; phone:
464-3344; fax: 464-0663, email:
tjackson@iowatelecom.net. Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
The tornado sirens in Mount
Ayr will be tested the rst Tuesday
of each month unless there is se-
vere weather.
Engineer: Zach Gunsolley,
P.E., 464-3232. 707 South Hender-
son Drive. Ofce hours: Monday -
Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
General Relief: Gary Smith,
109 W. Madison St., 464-2397.
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30
a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m.; Closed Wednesdays
and Fridays. In case of emergency
641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199.
Recorder: Karen Schaefer,
464-3231. Passport applications
are taken daily from 8 a.m. - 11
a.m. and noon - 4 p.m. Certied
vital records can be obtained from
8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The recorders ofce serves as
a passport agent. Items needed to
apply are: certied copy of birth
certicate, drivers license or state
issued ID, two-inch square pass-
port photos and passport applica-
tion (both available at recorders
ofce) and fees. Allow four to six
weeks from date of application to
receive passport book or card from
the passport agency. Expedited
service is available for an addi-
tional fee.
Individuals with recent name
changes can get their passport
book/card updated without a fee
within one year of issue. Forms
may be obtained at the recorders
ofce. For additional information
call the recorders ofce or go to
www.travel.state.gov/passport.
Sanitarian: Ringgold County
Public Health Agency, 464-0691.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Public Health Agency: 119 S.
Fillmore, 464-0691. Hours: Mon-
day - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sheriff: Mike Sobotka, Emer-
gency Only 911, Non-Emergency
(Available 24/7) 464-3921 or 464-
2911. New location at the Ringgold
County Law Enforcement Center,
801 West South Street. Hours are
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Road Conditions
- dial 511 or online at www.Io-
waRoadConditions. org.
Treasurer: Debbie Cannon,
464-3230.
Property tax information for the
current 2012 taxes is now avail-
able. First half 2012 taxes are due
September 30, 2013 in order to
avoid penalty, second half will be
due March 30, 2014. Please notify
the ofce of any address changes
as they occur in order that the
statements are mailed to the cor-
rect address.
Property taxes can be paid on-
line at www.iowatreasurers.org
with Visa, Master Card and Dis-
cover credit cards or e-checks.
Payments made in the ofce may
be with cash, checks or with a Mas-
ter Card, Visa or Discover credit or
debit card.
All documents conveying real
estate need to have the name and
address of the person to whom
the property tax statement is to
be mailed. Please check renewal
notices and tax statements for the
correct information. If the infor-
mation is wrong, contact the trea-
surers ofce.
Motorists can now renew mo-
tor vehicle registrations online at
www.iowatreasurers.org if a re-
newal notice is received through
the United States Postal Service
that contains a personal identica-
tion number (PIN). Please be aware
that the PIN can only be used one
time. Contact the treasurers ofce
for more information.
Those with August birth dates
are reminded to register their motor
vehicles by September 30, 2013.
Bring in the renewal statement re-
ceived in the mail so renewals can
be quickly processed.
Drivers License Ofce: Lo-
cated in the Treasurers Ofce.
Drivers licenses may be re-
newed any time during the period
of 30 calendar days before and
up to 60 calendar days after the
drivers birth date.
The drivers license station
hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. Phone 464-3230 with ques-
tions.
Veterans Affairs: Gary Smith,
109 W. Madison St., 464-2397.
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30
a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m.; Closed Wednesdays
and Fridays. In case of emergency
641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199.
Laminating services are provided by the Mount
Ayr Record-News. We can preserve items up to
11by 17while you wait. Call 464-2440.
so students can show higher
achievement.
Wallace also informed the
board that teachers will be writ-
ing their own Professional Growth
Plans, which by Iowa Code must
be tied to the building professional
development plan. The plans must
be written by September 13 after
which Wallace will meet with each
teacher to discuss the plan and the
evidence that will be produced ap-
proved the growth plan has been
met.
A number of projects and facil-
ity improvements were also part
of Wallaces report. The middle
school sewer has been xed with
a lift station added. The handrail
was completed on the bleachers.
The closers on the doors have been
completed, and the door locks n-
ished at the high school. Wallace
also noted several sponsored up-
grades in the gym area. New decals
on the gym oor came from the
MAC Boosters and the athletic de-
partment. Vinyl banners sponsored
by the athletic department have
been attached to the ends of the
bleachers. A new Raider head wrap
on the door to the weight room was
sponsored by the weightlifting de-
partment and the MAC Boosters.
Another wrap on the wrestling
room door comes from the wres-
tling team and the Boosters. New
Pride of Iowa conference banners
have been installed on the west
gym wall. The large one was paid
for by the POI and the Boosters
paid for the rest.
Wallace said she would like
for all juniors and seniors to take
three National Career Readiness
tests to determine their workplace
employability skill level. The tests
determine competence in applied
mathematics, locating information
and reading for information. The
WorkKeys assessments mea-
sure real world skills employers
believe are critical to job success.
Test questions are based on situa-
tions in the everyday work world.
Students who demonstrate
competence on the tests may re-
ceive an NCR certicate that could
help students get a job once they
graduate from high school and/or
get a job while they go to college.
The NCR certicate gives an em-
ployer an idea of a students skill
level and could give the student an
advantage over students who do
not have certicate.
Wallace explained seniors will
take the NCR test during the ITBS
testing period, and juniors will take
it sometimes second semester. Stu-
dents will also be given opportuni-
ties to retake specic tests so they
can increase their readiness level.
Technology report
Technology director Kim Curry
reported new copiers have been
installed in the buildings, and per-
sonnel from Access Systems have
been in the district to train staff on
their use.
Other business
In other business the board:
accepted the resignations of
Tara Groves and Ashley Mercer,
both special education associates.
approved a resolution adopt-
ing the Ringgold County Hazard
Mitigation Plan as presented by the
Southern Iowa Council of Govern-
ments.
approved the 800 series of
board policies and waived the sec-
ond reading.
Following the conclusion of
Mondays meeting superintendent
Drake and the building principals
took board members on a tour of
the facilities to highlight improve-
ments completed prior to the be-
ginning of school.
More on school board
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Iowa unemployment
rate at 4.8 percent
Iowas seasonally adjusted un-
employment rate rose to 4.8 per-
cent in July from 4.6 percent in
June, but remained substantially
below the July 2012 rate of 5.5
percent. In contrast, the U.S. un-
employment rate for July dropped
to 7.4 percent from 7.6 percent in
June.
Despite this months increase
in the unemployment rate, nonfarm
employment continued to advance
at a healthy pace, said Teresa
Wahlert, director of Iowa Work-
force Development. Nonfarm
jobs have increased by 5,000 or
more for the past three months.
The statewide estimate of unem-
ployed persons increased to 79,300
in July from 76,300 in June. The
level of unemployed was reported
at 89,300 one year ago.

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Please join Lyle Boone as he
takes us back in time through the
Des Moines Registers pages and headlines.
Known for refusing to have the Oklahoma City
bombers name mentioned on the front page - Lyle has had a hand in
the way we view our world and our local events for nearly four decades.
Meet the man behind the design at the Ellston Community Library.
Sunday, August 25 1 p.m.
Ellston Community Library
(Located in the United Methodist Church)
Lyle Boone
There will be music by
a wandering minstrel
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NOTICE - If you would like your
organizations meeting dates to
appear in the calendar, please
contact Record-News staff at
464-2440.
Mount Ayr Preservation meet-
ing at the Mount Ayr Inn at 4:30
p.m.
WRD Landll meeting at the
landll in Grand River at 5:30
p.m.
Thursday, August 22
Alcoholics Anonymous meet-
ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood
Center, Mount Ayr.
Friday, August 23
Mount Ayr Farmers Market on
south side of the Ringgold county
courthouse lawn from 2:30 to 5:30
p.m.
Fall Sports Kick Off at the
MACHS football eld with grill-
ing at 5:30 p.m. and Black and
White game at 7 p.m. Volleyball
scrimmage in high school gym at
3:30 p.m. Chrysler Drive for the
kids from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 24
Farmers Market in Tingley at
10 a.m.
Ringgold Outdoor Alliance
and Lucky Lanes will be having
a fund-raiser for Lucky Lanes en-
dowment fund at 5 p.m. at Lucky
Lanes bowling alley.
Anniversary Gala at the Prin-
cess Theater in Mount Ayr at 7
p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Card shower for Leland and
Wanda Rauchs 50th wedding
anniversary. Cards and correspon-
dence may be sent to them at 15923
Tranquil Park Court, Spring, TX
77379.
Ellston Pioneer Center is open
from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appoint-
ment for groups of ve or more.
Call Linda and Bob Swanson at
641-783-2155.
The man behind the design at
the Ellston Community Library
(located in the United Methodist
Church) at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, August 26
$1 sack day every day at the
Ringgold County Neighborhood
Center.
The Second Childhood Doll
Club will not meet today.
Thin Within support group will
meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse.
Ringgold County Tourism
meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cham-
ber of Commerce building.
Sowing in Tears Support Group
will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light-
house Church, two miles west of
Mount Ayr.
Jam session at the Mount Ayr
American Legion building from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27
Bag Day at the Ringgold
County Neighborhood Center.
Season 35 classes begin at
Leslies Dance Emporium.
Bag Day at the Ringgold
County Neighborhood Center.
Leland and Wanda Rauch - Then Wanda and Leland Rauch - Now
Couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary August 25
Leland and Wanda Rauch of Spring, TX will cel-
ebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 25,
2013.
Leland and Wanda (Akers) were married at the
Leon United Methodist Church. Leland graduated
from Mount Ayr high school in 1959 and Wanda grad-
uated from Central Decatur high school in Leon in
1962.
They have two sons, Tim (Melinda) of Frisco, TX
and Steve (Sarah) also of Frisco, TX. They have four
grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Michael and Ashley.
They live at 15923 Tranquil Park Court, Spring,
TX 77379.
Brandon Bjustrom and Kelli Jo Wetzel
Couple to exchange vows August 24
Kelli Jo Wetzel of Bedford and
Brandon Robert Bjustrom of Algo-
na would like to announce their en-
gagement and upcoming marriage.
Wetzel, the daughter of Dwight
and Glenda Wetzel of Bedford, and
the granddaughter of Anna May
McMillin of Bedford and Doro-
thy Wetzel of Gravity, is a 2006
graduate of Bedford high school
and is currently a nursing student
at Southwestern Community Col-
lege.
Bjustrom is the son of Garry and
Marci Bjustrom of Mount Ayr and
Tricia and Steve Carlson of Algona
and the grandson of Fran and Sue
Bjustrom and Pat and Bob Watson,
all of Algona. He was a 2004 grad-
uate of the Algona high school and
a 2006 graduate of NE Community
College in Calmar with an AAS
degree as a John Deere ag tech. He
is presently an owner of BB Diesel
Performance in Mount Ayr.
The ceremony has been planned
for August 24, 2013 at the United
Baptist-Presbyterian Church in
Mount Ayr.
Matthew Faubion and Mandy Maize
Vows to be exchanged August 31
Mandy Maize and Matthew
Faubion of Orlando, FL, together
with their families, are pleased to
announce their engagement and
upcoming wedding.
Maize is the daughter of Lila
and Maurice Craig of Eagleville,
MO and Robert Maize of Pattens-
burg, MO. Faubion is the son of
Russell (Rusty) and Tammy Fau-
bion of Blockton.
The couple will exchange vows
at the Christian church in Blockton
on Saturday, August 31, 2013.
Maize is a 2008 graduate of
Northwest Missouri State Uni-
versity at Maryville, MO with a
bachelor of science in industrial
psychology and a 2010 NWMSU
graduate with a masters in busi-
ness administration. She is a proj-
ect manager at Florida Blue (Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Florida).
Faubion is a 2006 graduate of
Blueeld State College in Blue-
eld, WV with a bachelor of sci-
ence in marketing and manage-
ment and is a 2007 graduate of
Charleston Southern University in
Charleston, SC with a masters in
business administration. He works
for a large investment rm.
Amy Hynek and Stacy McFarland
Couple to wed at Hynek Tree Farm
Dr. Amy Hynek of Ellston and
Stacy McFarland of Bloomeld
would like to announce their en-
gagement and upcoming marriage.
Hynek is the daughter of Bill
and Angie Hynek of Ellston and
the granddaughter of Marge Perry
of Ellston. She is a 2001 graduate
of Mount Ayr Community high
school and a 2003 graduate of
Graceland University and is cur-
rently a general surgery resident
at the Northeast Regional Medical
Center in Kirksville, MO.
McFarland is the son of Randy
and Deanna McFarland of Bloom-
eld. He is a 1997 graduate of
Bloomeld high school and a 2003
graduation of William Penn Uni-
versity and is currently employed
by Vermeer in Pella as a design en-
gineer.
A September 1, 2013 ceremony
to be held at the Hynek Tree Farm
in Ellston is being planned.
Mary Kathryn Gepner
Library Leangs
By tradition and by law, Con-
gress recesses for the month of
August. The oppressive heat, hu-
midity and unhealthy climate of
Washington, D.C., which was built
on a malarial swamp, dictated the
government take a vacation in Au-
gust. Even modern climate control
could not entirely overcome Wash-
ington, D.C.s hot, sticky weather
so the 1970 Legislative Reorga-
nization Act mandated a summer
break.
The 30th President of the Unit-
ed States, Calvin Coolidge, 1923
to 1929, would have readily agreed
to such a vacation. Coolidge once
observed, It looks like the country
fares better when Congress is on
holiday. Like so many presidents
before and after him, he was never
able to establish a good working
relationship with Congress. In
1930 which his old friend and Am-
herst classmate Dwight Morrow,
Ambassador to Mexico, decided to
run for the Senate, Coolidge was
concerned. He remarked to his sec-
retary Beatty, that Morrow made
his way in the wilds of Mexico, but
didnt know how he would make it
in the snake pit that was the U.S.
Senate.
Calvin Coolidge, who became
President with the death of Warren
Harding in 1923, was the only U.S.
president born on the Fourth of
July. An effective public speaker
Coolidge was the rst to make use
of the new medium of communica-
tion, the radio. In private, he was a
man of few words and earned the
nickname Silent Cal. He once
said, I have noticed that nothing
I have never said every did me any
harm. Stiff and silent he appeared
uncomfortable in Washington so-
ciety yet he attended many social
functions. Once a Washington so-
ciety lady said to race Coolidge
that she was thrilled that she would
be seated next to the President at
a dinner party. Grace replied, You
poor Dear. You will have to do
all the talking. Alice Roosevelt
Longworth did ask him why he
attended so many dinner parties if
he didnt enjoy them. Coolidge re-
plied, Got to eat somewhere.
Known for his parsimony in
private and in public, he was proud
of his wife, Grace, whose beauty
and charm made her an extremely
popular rst lady. A beautiful por-
trait of Grace Coolidge in a red
dress with her white collie Rob
Roy hangs in the Red Room of the
White House. Coolidge seemed
never to mind the money that she
spent for clothing and other per-
sonal items.
The library has the new biogra-
phy, Coolidge, by Amity Shlaes
in large print and in CD. The CD is
in memory of Lucile Siple.
New to the library: In regular
print paper back ction: To Com-
fort a King by Mount Ayr author,
Debbie Gilliland. In regular print
nonction, Hands of My Father,
A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parent,
And The Language of Love by
Myron Uhlberg.
Mount Ayr Personals
Call 464-2440 Mondays
Rod and Vicki Zollman of
Mount Ayr celebrated their 30th
wedding anniversary by going to
the Iowa State Fair Tuesday, Au-
gust 13. They enjoyed all the sites
and some food on a stick. Then
Saturday, August 17, Vickis fam-
ily hosted a reunion at Poe Hollow
Park east of Mount Ayr. It is an an-
nual event in honor of her mother,
Melba E. Gile, formerly of Creston,
for what would have been her 93rd
birthday. A potluck lunch, visiting
and picture taking were enjoyed by
over 60 family members and their
friends. They hope to host it again
next year.
Births
Brandi and Eric Snyder of
Creston are the proud parents of a
baby boy, William Ryland Snyder,
who was born on Monday, August
19, 2013, at the Greater Regional
Medical Center in Creston. The lit-
tle man weighed nine pounds and
was 21 3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Kenneth and
Jon Beede and William and Jane
Snyder, all of Creston.
Great-grandparents are Marvin
and Ann Wyer of Powersville, MO
and Vera Deemer of Mount Ayr.
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August 19 Welcome back
from the Iowa State Fair everyone.
Residents have been enjoying a
few fair-type activities through-
out the month. Coming up today
(Thursday) will be a game of Scat-
tergories at 9:30 a.m. This will be
a brain teaser for everyone. This
afternoon residents will welcome
back Natalie Cook and her baby,
Jacob Randall, for a baby shower.
She will open gifts and enjoy some
sweet treats as well. The general
store will be open Friday at 9:30
a.m. and Sommer will be in for an
activity Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Liz
will have the heat turned up in the
kitchen Monday with her monthly
cooking class at 1:30 p.m.
Monday morning was lled
with special information as Liz
shared a book that covered the his-
tory of the Iowa State Fair. Resi-
dents learned how the fair started,
where it started and how big the
fair was before it was moved to
Des Moines. There were several
great historic pictures in the book
that were interesting to look at.
Emmalee Schafer came in to help
Sommer play Plinko with residents
in the afternoon.
It was Blue Ribbon Week at
Clearview Home. Yesterday ev-
eryone learned about the Blue Rib-
bon Foundation and today they en-
joyed a blue ribbon cookie recipe
by Bricey Gorman. Bricey won
the chocolate chip cookie contest
at the Clearviews Iowa State Fair
day on August 2. Her cookie was
so good that it was shared with
everyone at coffee club. Bricey
was there to help bake and serve
them. Carmene James was in to
play the piano for music in the
morning. Helping with the sing-
ing were Roland and Jane Buck
and Peggy Wagenknecht. Bricey
and Sommer went to the special
care unit to engage the residents in
a sing-along. The Tingley Kitchen
Band came in the afternoon. It was
also the birthday party so the First
Christian Church ladies were there
to serve root beer and strawberry
oats. Hosting the party were Nida
Solliday, Kay Terwilliger, Nancy
Daughton, Virginia Scott and Mari
McGehee. Band members were
Naomi Hoseld, George Hoseld,
Rose James, Doris Overholser,
Mary Jane Narigon, Pauline Mur-
phy, Harold Brown and Carmene
James.
Sommer and Abbey Schafer
were busy with hand care rst thing
Wednesday morning. Kathi joined
in later. Sommer and Bricey Gor-
man did nails in the special care
unit. Kathi got ready for church
in the afternoon with Scott Mar-
cum bringing the message. After
church popcorn and TVLand were
enjoyed by many and others liked
the sno-cones served by Elsie and
Emmalee Schafer. They enjoyed
either grape or cherry sno-cones.
Thursday the weather wasnt
conducive for foot soaks so the ac-
tivity staff moved activities around.
They played Back-to-School Jingo
in the morning and then played a
game of baseball in the afternoon.
Charles Hawkins was back and he
held his Bible study early in the
day.
Kathi read the Mount Ayr Re-
cord-News and Diagonal Progress
rst thing Friday morning. Som-
mer played boxball in the special
care unit. Bingo was played in the
afternoon. Calling bingo was Bill
Rusk and Bessie Parker passed
prizes. Winners were Joan Hill,
Minnie Breckenridge, Laura Os-
born and Lois Ann Sobotka.
Norma Stringham brought the
Sunday school message Sunday. In
the afternoon elders from the Unit-
ed Baptist-Presbyterian Church
were in to offer communion. It
was also George Daileys birthday
Sunday. His family hosted a little
birthday party for him in the multi-
purpose room.
Visitors last week were Janis
Taylor, Joni Taylor, Carol Lee Bent-
ley, Scott Duke and Brittly Taylor
with Anna Linkey; Lori, Anna and
Mackenzie Friedman and Kay
Sickels with Vera Daughton; Pete
Lesan with JR Miller, Helen Banks
and Vera Daughton; Shirley Erick-
son and Ed Van Surksun with Don
Strange; Pat Braby with Bill Rusk;
Sally Drake and Bill Breckenridge
with Minnie Breckenridge; Leona
Barker, David and Susan Cole and
Randall Nickle with Ruth Nickle;
Ellen Landas, Terri Hayworth,
Mary Lynch Hayworth, Ruthie
Lynch and Jason Lynch with Anita
Hayworth; Carol May with Virgin-
ia Weaver; Andy Rusk and Dottie
Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO
and Thelma Rusk with Bill Rusk;
Cassie Osborn with Laura Osborn;
John Walkup with Vera Carson;
Woodie, Marta and Joey Lodmi-
er, Fred Osborn, Romana Clark
and Marcia Hauk with Berniece
Hoffman; Penny Hymbaugh and
Lynda Triggs with Doc and Mary
Lou Pennebaker; Norma String-
ham with Soco Waugh, and Joyce
Smith and Sharon Case with Irene
Spencer.
August 19 - There was another
SIPR breakfast for supper Satur-
day night. It was well attended
even with the state fair, the rodeo
and everyone getting kids ready to
go back to school.
Nicholas and Eleanor Jackson
arrived Sunday for a visit with their
grandparents, Dick and Camille
Jackson, before their school starts
in Des Moines Thursday. Florence
Lawhead of Mesa, AZ also arrived
on Sunday for a couple weeks visit
with the Jacksons and other family
in Iowa. She visited over Saturday
night in Missouri Valley with Drs.
David and Lauran Hoffman and
their daughters, Ashton and Brit-
tyn. Others enjoying the weekend
were Dr. Collus and Jane Lawhead
of Mount Ayr and Dr. David and
Paula Lawhead of Pilger, NE. The
family helped Brittyn Hoffman
celebrate her rst birthday.
Doug Prime is home recover-
ing from knee replacement surgery
done in Des Moines on August 12.
Judy Doolittle, Rod and Debbie
Holmes and Jeff and Teena Hash
went to Rumors for supper Friday
evening. Saturday Judy and the
Holmeses attended the Kellerton
Assembly of God baptism at Mo-
ses Yoders lake over by Decatur.
It was a beautiful evening.
Saturday Larry and Dorothy
McAtee took their grandchildren,
Kevin and Kassidy McAtee, for
their annual shing day that they
do every year just before school
starts.
Betty Stuart and daughter Mari-
lyn Parkhurst of Eagleville, MO
went to the rodeo Saturday eve-
ning in Grand River.
Rod and Connie Smith at-
tended the baptism at the Yoder
farm Saturday evening also. They
had four persons baptized and had
a wonderful potluck supper and
music by Ed and Alice Sweeten,
Kenny Campbell and Mike Stark
following. Sunday morning at the
Assembly of God Church four per-
sons gave their lives to Jesus. They
have had several prayers answered
in the past few weeks also.
Janet Holmes and Kathryn Still
were in Mount Ayr to pick up their
medicine Tuesday and some patty-
pan squash from Doug Still. The
sisters went to Bethany, MO shop-
ping Friday. They took a water-
melon to Ronche Still at Brad and
Christy Stills when they returned
home. Saturday the sisters went
to the baptism, music and supper
with the Kellerton Assembly of
God Church at the Yoder farm by
Decatur. They all had a wonderful
evening with a beautiful service,
music and meal. Sunday the sisters
went to Pizza Hut for lunch after
church. Doug and Gina Still and
Taylor and Hallie Grace were sup-
per guests of the sisters Monday
evening.
August 19 - Friday Vickie
Jeanes, in conjunction with the
Larger United Methodist Church
Parish, was at the Clearview Home
and the Mount Ayr Health Care
Center doing coffee and conver-
sation with the residents. Sunday
Charlie and Vickie Jeanes attended
the state fair in Des Moines.
Walt and Beverly McGinnis at-
tended the state fair Friday and also
stopped at the Methodist Medical
Center to visit with a patient, Jim
Smith.
Gene Motsinger visited with
Darrell Holden and son Brad Sat-
urday. Sunday morning Ally Jarred
stopped in for coffee with Gene
and in the afternoon Gene visited
with Bill and Norma Stringham.
Sunday night Rose James host-
ed a backyard barbecue. Enjoying
each others company with lots of
conversation and good food were
Joe and Lindsey Catanzareti, Joe
and Susie Catanzareti and Kevin
and Tammy James and Jena.
Keith and Rhonda Hunt of
West Des Moines were in Mount
Ayr Saturday visiting with his dad,
Amon Hunt. Sunday afternoon
Amons grandchildren and great-
grandchildren, Megan and Luke
Carter and Levi, were visitors.
Ronnie and Jo Kaye Shields at-
tended the tractor pull in Albany,
MO Friday evening and watched
their son, Rodney Shields, partici-
pate.
Ronnie and Jo Kaye Shields
visited with R.C. and Sheryol Rush
Saturday evening. R.C. had hip
surgery Tuesday and was released
from the hospital Thursday.
Jerry and Norma Shields went
to church Sunday with Ronnie and
Jo Kaye Shields and Ella Waske
and later were joined for lunch at
the OldTowne Cafe in Allendale,
MO by Rod and Stacey Shields
and Aleha Whittington, Hayley,
Hope and Harper.
Hayley, Hope and Harper Whit-
tington and Jackson and Evan Rug-
gles spent Monday with their great
-grandmother, Jo Kaye Shields.
They were joined for lunch by
Brennon Shields and Brynlea.
Tingley
Beaconseld
Phyllis Manning
Benton
Mary Swank 785-2205
August 19 - Be sure to take spe-
cial note of the park by the com-
munity building when you happen
to drive through town. It has a new
piece of playground equipment ob-
tained and installed by Tony Mer-
cer through a grant from SCICF
and some of Donna Morrisons
memorial. It sure is a good addi-
tion to the park. Way to go, Tony.
A very successful fair was held
at the meal site last Friday. It might
not have been as large as other fairs
but it had a bit of everything. They
didnt need Bill Riley because they
had Don Narigon doing a super job
leading the way through the fair
events. Activities got underway
with Marge Werner supervising a
cow chip (really a frisbee) throwing
contest outside. First place honors
went to Mary Sue McIntosh, sec-
ond place to Cindy Golightly and
third place to Bill Webb. Everyone
sure appreciated Shane Comer and
Tyler Jarreds help.
Upon arrival inside, all were
welcomed by some lovely selec-
tions as provided by their very
own Friday fair singers, who were
accompanied by Darlene Morgan
on the piano and directed by Mary
Jane Narigon. Singers included
Peggy Wagenknecht, Pauline Mur-
phy, Iona Triggs, Bonnie Manders,
Harold Brown and Don and Dar-
lene Wimmer. Don took folks on
a tour of the exhibits, having each
person step forth and share some-
thing about their entries. Everyone
sure got some interesting tidbits
of information. This writer thinks
every category you could imagine
was represented. Turk Allen even
had his tractors on display across
the street. Nothing was judged be-
cause everything entered deserved
a rst place blue ribbon. Exhibi-
tors included Connie Eason, Dar-
lene White, Ethel Campbell, Pau-
line Murphy, Rose James, Mary
Sue McIntosh, Karon Naomi, Bill
Webb, Don Wimmer, Darlene
Wimmer, Pinkie Collins, Marge
Werner, Bonnie Manders, Nancy
Jarred, Don Narigon, Mary Jane
Narigon, Wilmina Jennings, Turk
Allen, Virginia Walden and Janelle
Taylor.
She may have been the only en-
try in the hog calling contest and the
husband calling contest but Ethel
Campbell sounded like a pro. Way
to go, Ethel. Don gave everyone an
opportunity to share something es-
pecially memorable to them about
going to the state fair. Day at the
fair concluded with the singers
selection of Iowa. Blessing was
given by Dick Walden after which
a roast beef menu was enjoyed in-
side sitting at a table. Ice cream
sundaes and popsicles were a spe-
cial treat enjoyed this day, due to
Nancy Kelly, who was treating this
day for Races birthday. He will
observe his 13th birthday Thurs-
day, August 22. Happy birthday
wishes were extended to him.
Not too much exciting took
place at the meal site Monday and
Tuesday.
Again some surprise music
came forth to entertain folks Mon-
day. All sure appreciated Marge
Werner, Pauline Murphy, Vern
Brown and Harold Brown. All
hope they had as much fun as they
appeared to have as they made it
enjoyable for those present.
Tuesday found the band on hand
to entertain. They too didnt have a
lot of members but sure sounded
good. They included accompanist
Carmene James, plus Mary Jane
Narigon, Pauline Murphy, Do-
ris Overholser, Rose James, Vern
Brown and Harold Brown.
Jeannette Buell accompanied
her mother, Marge Werner, to the
meal site Monday and Tuesday.
She returned to her home in Ne-
braska Thursday after spending
several days in the area.
Cindy Golightly and Janelle
Taylor have spent the week with
their parents, Bill and Norma
Webb. They were to return to their
homes over the weekend.
Get well wishes were extended
to Hester Derscheid, who suffered
a fall while attending the state fair.
The site sure appreciates the
fresh produce being donated. It
sure tastes good.
August 19 - Hope everyone got
home from the unusual chilly state
fair. Now that school is starting,
the hot weather is returning.
Bobby Joe Haley, Shane and
Mitchel Swank and Russell Hol-
mes got the sand spread under the
swings and slide at the park.
Mary Gepner went to Council
Bluffs Tuesday and visited with
Judy and Bill Vogt and also went
shopping.
Tuesday evening supper guests
of Mike, Malinda, Shane and
Mitchel Swank were Amy and
John Ford, Julia and Don Stephens,
Joan and Don Stringham, Bob Ha-
ley, Bobby Joe Haley, Mary Jane
Garrett and Stacey and Elizabeth
Stillion.
Linda Haley returned home this
week after visiting in Alabama.
Linda King visited Wednesday
with Malinda Swank.
A bean breaking party was held
Wednesday at the home of Joan
Stringham. Other guests were
Mary Jane Garrett, Linda King and
Malinda Swank,
Ronnie Mobley visited Thurs-
day with Wallace and Patty Sobot-
ka.
Friday Wallace and Patty So-
botka went to Tabor and visited
with Wallaces sister, Margaret
McGinnis.
LeaAnn Swank was a weekend
guest and Matt Swank and Katie
were Saturday overnight guests of
Mike, Malinda, Shane and Mitchel
Swank.
Junior and Mary Swank, Rich-
ard Swank, Mike, Malinda, Shane
and Mitchel Swank, Matt Swank
and Katie McGary and LeaAnn
attended the garden tractor pull
Saturday at Fairfax, MO. All ate
supper together at McDonalds in
Maryville, MO.
Mary Gepner was a Satur-
day supper guest of Don and Kay
Hove.
Sunday morning visitors of
Don and Joan Stringham were
Jamie Stringham, Matt Swank,
Katie McGary and LeaAnn and
Mike, Malinda, Shane and Mitchel
Swank.
Junior Swank visited Sunday
morning with Mike, Malinda,
Shane and Mitchel Swank.
Mary Gepner, Nancy Gepner
and AJ and Jake, Kay and Don
Hove and Mary Swank enjoyed the
potluck dinner at the United Meth-
odist Church Sunday.
A family dinner to celebrate the
August birthdays was held Sunday
in the home of Ann Baker. Guests
were Bev and Rod Straight and
Cody and Jessica Jay.
Linda Haley and Judy Fur-
gueson visited Sunday afternoon
with Joan Stringham.
Mike and Malinda Swank took
Shane Swank to Simpson College
in Indianola Sunday.
Sunday supper guests of Don
and Joan Stringham were Jamie
Stringham and Mike, Malinda and
Mitchel Swank.
August 19 - Saturday after-
noon Raymond and Dola Doser
of Lovilla visited with Eugene and
Esther McAlexander.
Shirley McAlexander was
transported by her mother, Vir-
ginia McAlexander, so that she
could spend Sunday in the home of
her parents, Kenneth and Virginia
McAlexander.
Several people from Beacons-
eld attended the Grand River ro-
deo Friday and Saturday.
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the ride, cards the ride, cards
and meal following ride. and meal following ride.
If you don t have a horse, If you don t have a horse,
come ride the haywagons. come ride the haywagons.
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more information, more information,
call call
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Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday - Strawberry
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Wednesday - Chocolate
Thursday - Lemon
Saturday
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Specials, August 24 and 25
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CLOSED SUNDAYS beginning in September
REGULAR HOURS: Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
SPECIALS SPECIALS
Thursday Night, August 22 Thursday Night, August 22
Belgian Waffles Belgian Waffles
Friday Night, August 23 Friday Night, August 23
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Saturday Night, August 24 Saturday Night, August 24
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Sunday, August 25 Sunday, August 25
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Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern
The City of Mount Ayr picked up a female, medium-sized dog
approximately 2 years old with short white hair with black speckles,
black ears and a purple collar.
The owner may contact City Hall in Mount Ayr, Iowa at 641-464-
2402 to pick up their dog after paying all of the boarding fees. If the
dog is not picked up within (7) days from this published notice, the dog
may be euthanized. If interested in adopting the dog, call City Hall.
Tickets can be purchased at the
Princess and Mount Ayr Record
News.
Family Circle got its start in
June 1990 when the Hardy family
was returning home from a reunion
in Plattsburg, MO. This family is
comprised of the parents David
and Carolyn Hardy and ve chil-
dren, in chronological order: Julie,
Jane, Susie, Brian and Cynthia.
The three eldest daughters, who
were riding in the back of the fam-
ily van, were overheard singing the
song Going to the Chapel, with-
out benet of musical accompani-
ment. Their unrehearsed, perfect
harmony caught the attention of
their astonished parents, who had
no idea their daughters possessed
this hidden talent. Since then, the
three singing daughters have grown
up, married and started families
of their own, but they also con-
tinue to sing. The Family Circle
has performed for churches, nurs-
ing homes, benets, REC, special
shows to honor veterans, 1950s
rock and roll show, county fairs,
weddings, high school reunions
and three different television per-
formances. It is their pleasure to
bring back memories to those in
their audiences who remember the
golden oldies of the past. They en-
joy gospel, rock and roll, country,
forties, fties, sixties, etc. They
hope that all who listen to their
music will nd at least one song to
sing along with them. When they
see people in their audience sing-
Princess Gala is Saturday
____________________________
ing with them, then they know the
feeling of success.
Simply Voices is a group of
women from the Mount Ayr United
Methodist Church with a common
love sharing music. The group
formed through casual conversa-
tion about a desire to sing some
special music at church. From
that, invitations to sing for other
churches and events came about.
They have been singing together
for 10 years this fall and have en-
joyed singing for various churches
in Iowa and have sung for the wor-
ship service at the Iowa State Fair,
Ayr Days, the Ringgold County
Fair and others. Through love of
Christ and love of music they have
formed a forever sisterhood that
includes Cheryl Taylor, Donna El-
liott, Katie Still, Sally Young, Nan-
cy Roe, Debbie Cannon, Brenda
Woody, Marilyn Saville and Tere-
sa Roberts and their forever angel,
June Smith. Their hope is that the
music they share brings some joy,
comfort, peace and hopefully a bit
fun.
First Things First, a gospel
singing group out of Mount Ayr, is
comprised of Carol Anne McCrea-
ry, daughter Barbara Belzer, sister
Grace Warin and Graces daughter
Jodie Wurster. In 2003 Jodie was
diagnosed with breast cancer. She
was a 29-year-old mother of three
small boys. A year later after seven
surgeries and chemo and radiation,
she was pronounced cancer free.
Also a year later Carol Anne was
also diagnosed with breast can-
cer. So one day singing around the
island in the McCreary kitchen,
which was a tradition, the group
decided to give back to God by
praising Him in a gospel group. All
felt that the healing in the family
was a miracle. The group is still
singing today in churches, nurs-
ing homes, funerals and wherever
asked. The motivation is still the
same and the gratitude is stronger
than ever to the Lord for answered
prayer and healing.
Beards of a Feather was found-
ed in the fall of 2010 when Jack
Butler and Ken Campbell crossed
paths in Creston. A love of music
and musicianship kindled a re that
continues to this day. Jack Butler
excels at lead guitar and slide gui-
tar while Ken handles lead vocals,
rhythm guitar, mandolin and har-
monica. A little bit country and
rock and roll blended with folk,
jazz, blues and gospel can best be
termed as blue-acid-garage-twang.
They perform at nursing homes,
churches, weddings, town cel-
ebrations and coffee houses. They
are also the house band two years
running at the Creston Farmers
Market from June-October. They
recently spent a week at Juniors
Motel Recording Studio in north-
ern Iowa to lay down the tracks for
their upcoming CD releases. Last
year alone, they performed 139
times for the public.
The Princess Theater board of
directors, manager Karen Bender
and her staff and this years sing-
ing groups invite everyone to come
and enjoy, Still Celebrating!
BY MIKE AVITT
Dorothy Hughes gave me this
photo which was given to Dorothy
by her cousin. The people were
identied as Gladys Steele and her
son Dan. The date was provided as
April 1952.
The location of the photo was
in dispute as we struggled to de-
cide whether that was the Method-
ist Church or the Baptist Church
in the background. Im now con-
vinced it is the Baptist Church be-
hind the Steeles, and we can see I.
J. Dalbeys house over the shoul-
der of Gladys. Scott and Delores
Stutzman now live in the Dalbeys
former home that was once Prugh-
Dunfee Funeral Home as well as
Mount Ayr Furniture.
Gladys was widowed when her
husband Hugh died September 6,
1949. Hugh Steele was born near
Maloy on May 1, 1903 and attend-
ed the area schools. He attended
Maloy high school up to the 11th
grade and then spent his senior
year at Cedar Falls, Iowa. This was
probably done in preparation for
college (Iowa Teachers College)
which he also attended in Cedar
Falls.

Hugh began teaching in Ring-
gold countys rural schools about
1923. By the late 1920s, he was
teaching junior high school at
Mount Ayr. In 1934, he was the
junior high principal at Winterset
when he married Gladys Clark,
a native of Winterset and also a
teacher in the Winterset schools.
They moved to Mount Ayr where
Hugh became principal of the high
Snapshots of History
Gladys Steele and her son Dan in Mount Ayr in 1952.

school in 1942. After only one year
as principal, Mr. Steele became su-
perintendent of schools. He earned
his Masters Degree from Drake
University, somewhere along the
line, before his untimely death at
age 46.

Gladys married another Maloy
native, Patrick F. Carr, on February
6, 1954. Pat was at this time a rural
mail carrier, and Gladys taught at
both Maloy and Mount Ayr. After
Pat retired, the couple moved to
116 Dunning Avenue in Mount Ayr
in 1981. Pat died August 16, 1999
and Gladys passed away March 7,
2003.
Dan graduated from Mount
Ayr High School in 1956 and later
practiced dentistry in Cedar Falls,
Iowa. He passed away in 1997.
meavitt@gmail.com
Thanks to nancial support
from the Ringgold County De-
velopment Corporation, Ringgold
county businesses are eligible to
participate in this years Dream
Big Grow Here business plan
competition.
The Dream Big Grow Here
Business Plan Competition is an
opportunity for Iowans to win one
regional $5,000 small business
grant and then go on to pitch their
business for a shot at a $10,000
grand prize.
The South Central Iowa Area
Partnership, Inc. is hosting a re-
gional competition because it be-
lieves in an atmosphere which fos-
ters entrepreneurship. This event
will help support existing indus-
tries and help to spark some new
start-ups.
The basic guidelines for the
competition include:
Business must be located in
Decatur, Clarke, Lucas, Ringgold,
Union or Wayne counties.
Must be 18 or older.
Must have 200 or fewer em-
ployees.
Must be for prot.
For full contest rules visit www.
DreamBigGrowHere.com
To participate, entrepreneurs
are encouraged to visit the website
to determine their eligibility. They
may then upload a video, Power-
Point slideshow or photographs
outlining their plans during the
contestant entry phase September
1-27 and encourage others to vote
for them from October 1-15.
The Top Five companies with
the most votes will have a pitch-
off November 12 at Lakeside Ca-
sino in Osceola, with the regional
winner advancing to the state
Pitch-Off during the statewide
EntreFest 2014.
The lead sponsor for Dream
Big Grow Here 2013 is the Iowa
Bankers Association.
Local rms
eligible for
business
plan contest
Harkin aide to visit Ringgold County
Senator Tom Harkin has an-
nounced that his aide, John More-
land, will visit Ringgold county on
Tuesday, August 27 to host a mo-
bile ofce for local residents.
Moreland will meet the public
from 10-11 a.m. at the ISU Exten-
son Ofce at 101 North Polk in
Mount Ayr.
The event is part of a statewide
tour Harkin staff will host to share
ideas on how to improve economic
security.
Senator Harkins staff will visit
all 99 counties during this tour.

All voters are advised as to the
requirements of voter registration
in order to vote at the upcoming
school board elections.
In order to vote in the Septem-
ber 10 election, voters must be reg-
istered by Friday, August 30.
Ringgold county deputy auditor
Dee Sobotka reports early voting is
now open. Residents may vote in
the auditors ofce during regular
business hours or may request a
mailed ballot.
Any voter who is physically un-
able to enter a polling place has the
right to vote in the voters vehicle.
Electors with any disability that
need an accommodation to partici-
pate in this election should contact
the Ringgold County Election Of-
ce at telephone number 641-464-
3239 or by email at rcauditor@
iowatelecom.net for assistance.
Registration
deadline for
elections is
August 30
The Iowa Cattlemens Associa-
tion will hold four regional meet-
ings across Iowa, Aug. 26-29, to
discuss policy, elections and local
beef cattle issues. The meetings
will be held in Algona, Indepen-
dence, Oskaloosa, and Atlantic.
Complete agendas for the
meetings can be found on the
web at http://www.iacattlemen.
org/2013regionalmeetings.aspx.
The Southwest Regional Meet-
ing will be held at Cass County
Community Center in Atlantic on
Thursday, August 29.. Registration
begins at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will include a
legislative panel, as well as Brad
Kooima of Kooima & Kaemingk
Commodities, Inc. of Sioux Center
discussing ways to mitigate risk.
ICA staff will provide an update on
legislative and regulatory issues.
Peonies can thrive up to 100
years if maintained properly. Hor-
ticulturists with Iowa State Uni-
versity Extension and Outreach
answer questions about peony
care, specically how and when to
divide the plant. To have addition-
al plant and garden questions an-
swered, contact the ISU Hortline at
515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.
edu.
When is the best time to trans-
plant peonies?
September is the best time to
transplant peonies. Begin by cut-
ting the peony stems near ground
level. Then carefully dig around
and under each plant. Try to retain
as much of the root system as pos-
sible.
If desired, large peony clumps
can be divided at this time. Using
a sharp knife, divide the clump
into sections. Each division should
have three to ve buds and a good
root system.
When replanting, dig a hole
large enough to accommodate the
entire root system of the peony. Po-
sition the plant/division in the hole
Yard and Garden: Dividing peonies
Extension
News & Notes
Judy Hensley
so the buds are one to two inches
below the soil surface. Fill the hole
with soil and water thoroughly.
Is it necessary to periodically
divide peonies?
Peonies do not need to be divid-
ed on a regular basis. Peonies can
be left undisturbed in the garden
for 50 or more years. However,
large peonies can be divided if ad-
ditional plants are desired.
When is the best time to divide
peonies?
September is the best time to
divide peonies. By September,
peony plants have been able to
store adequate food reserves in
their roots for the following year.
Also, the replanted divisions have
several weeks to get reestablished
at their new sites before the onset
of winter.
What is the proper way to di-
vide peonies?
Begin by cutting the peony
stems near ground level. Care-
fully dig up the plants and wash or
gently shake off the soil. Using a
sharp knife, divide the clump into
sections. Each section should have
three to ve buds (eyes) and a good
root system. Divisions with fewer
than three buds may take two or
more years to ower.
When planting, dig a hole large
enough to accommodate the root
system of the peony. Position the
peony in the hole so the buds are
one to two inches below the soil
surface. (Plants may not bloom
well if the buds are more than 2
inches deep.) Fill the hole with
soil, rming the soil around the
plant as you backll. Then water
thoroughly. Space peonies three to
four feet apart.
What is a good site for peo-
nies?
Peonies perform best in full
sun and well-drained soils. When
selecting a planting site, choose a
location that receives at least six
hours of direct sun each day. Avoid
shady areas near large trees and
shrubs. Poorly drained soils can
often be improved by working in
large amounts of compost, sphag-
num peat moss or leaf mold.
Get answers to more garden-
ing questions by visiting the Yard
and Garden FAQs website at http://
expert.hort.iastate.edu/ to nd an-
swers to other yard and garden
questions.
Cattlemen
to meet
Email the Mount Ayr Record-News
at recnews@iowatelecom.net.
County Columns
Diagonal Lions Club Labor Day Celebration
FREE ANTIQUE APPRAISAL EVENT
Sunday, September 1
1 to 4 p.m. Diagonal Community Building
Renae Roed, Certified State Fair Appraiser
Furniture Toys Dolls Lamps
Stoneware Quilts Glassware Collectibles
NO STAMPS, COINS OR FIREARMS PLEASE.
Individuals are limited to three items each. Seating will
be available for those wishing to observe as items are being
appraised.
CONTACT PERSON: Karleen Stephens - 641-734-5565 or
641-734-5331. Sponsored by Diagonal Lions Club. Not
responsible for any damage or loss that may occur.
RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION
REMINDER
COOPER FAMILY TRUST
Phyllis and Harold Cooper Trustees
Ph. 641-783-2222
LOCATION: 2190 County Highway P-68, Kellerton, Iowa
(north of Kellerton on County Highway P-68 approximately
one mile, west to first house on north side of road).
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Starting at 10:30 a.m.
TRACTORS COMBINE AND HEADS
WAGONS TRUCKS PICKUPS
EQUIPMENT STOCK TRAILER HAY
GUNS MISCELLANEOUS
See the complete sale bill in the August 15, 2013
editon of the Mount Ayr Record-News.
TERMS: Photo ID. Cash or good check. Nothing removed
until settled for. Not responsible in case of accident or theft.
All statements made sale day take precedence over any
printed material.
NOTE; The farmstead and equipment shows the pride the
Coopers took in their operation. If you are looking for
quality, well-cared-for equipment, you will want to attend
this sale.
AUCTIONEERS:
Jim Smith, Beaconsfield, Iowa 641-783-2687
Curt Pierschbacher, Kellerton, Iowa
CLERKS: Mary Ann Smith, Beverly McGinnis,
Sandy Pierschbacher
Lunch by the Beaconsfield United Methodist Church
Portable restroom on grounds
See pics on www.missouri-iowa-classifieds.com
Farm Machinery
Consignment Auction
Thursday, September 19
10 a.m. Lenox Rodeo Grounds
Contact: Chad Bals 641-745-9587 or Jason
Smith 712-592-8965 to consign items.
Consignments can be seen online at
www.DreamIron.com
Advertising deadline is
Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Sale will offer simultaneous live and online bidding.
Consign today to get the most out of our advertising.
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
Plaza Furniture of Leon, Iowa is holding an
inventory liquidation sale.
This is not a closing-out sale. Never before have
you been able to find the quality, selection and value
of top name brand furniture, bedding and carpeting
all at CLOSE-OUT PRICES! We will not be
undersold during this sale!
Large La-Z-Boy
Rocker/Recliner
$269.00 set
Lighted
Mirror-Back
Curio
Now $119.95
2-Piece
Sofa and
Love Seat
3 colors
$549.00
Plush Carpet
2 colors
$7.99 sq. yd.
Sofa Recliner
navy
Now $499.00
Extra
Love Seat
Now $288.00
Counter-High
Table and
4 Benches
Now $179.00
Frieze Carpet
2 rolls
$6.99 sq. yd.
2-Piece
Sectional
3 colors
$649.00
Bassett Solid Oak
4-Piece
Bedroom Set
Now $1,299.00
La-Z-Boy
Sofa
Sleeper
$699.00
Berber
Carpet
1 roll
$4.99 sq. yd.
Outside Carpet
$2.99 sq. yd.
Full-Sized
Mattress
and Box
$249.00 set
All-Leather
Theater Group
3 full recliners
and console
Now $1,100.00
Student Desk
$99.00
4-Drawer Desk
$69.00
Marble-Top
End Tables
$88.00
Over 250 Rolls Of
Carpet In Stock
6 months -
no interest with
approved credit
Plaza Furniture
Leon, Iowa Ph. 641-446-4187
Store Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Store Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Well be glad to stay open later by appointment. Well be glad to stay open later by appointment.
This is the sale youve been waiting for!
Nothing can compare to the savings of hundreds of items during this sale!
MODERN FURNITURE: (2) navy blue winged-back chairs, blue
flowered sofa, oak credenza, leather recliner, faux fireplace, sewing cabi-
net, foyer mirror, Thomasville dining table with 6 chairs, blue plaid
sleeper sofa, various table lamps, gas grill, 110-volt window air con-
ditioner, TV cabinet.
ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Wooden armed side chair, Lincoln rocker,
Shaker rocker, wicker rocker, oak commode, sofa bed with matching
chair and ottoman, grandfather clock, numerous pictures, 6-piece painted
bedroom suite; step-back cabinet, night stand, bed, marble-top dresser,
cedar chest, old world map, (2) walnut chairs, antique picture frames,
wooden storage box, oak hallway mirror with coat rack, oak glass-front
display cabinet, wooden childs chair, oak display case, red wicker chair,
childs desk and chair, Peter Rabbit youth chair, full-sized oak head and
footboard, dresser with mirror, Morris rocker.
ANTIQUES and COLLECTABLES: Collectors cabinet with 27
drawers and door 6 x 8, (13) pie birds, (11) egg cups (55) horse brasses,
old sewing basket with sewing tools, old book carrier, chiming wall
clock, brass teapots from England, Pfaltzgraff table set, old childrens
games, hats and hat stands, Indian knife, Pepsi bank, postal scale, pen
and pencil sets, desk set (24) glass paperweights, (6) David Winter cot-
tages, iron banks, batik stamps Malaysia, old rubber stamps, brass
lock, hanging scales, McCormick steam engine model, old childrens
Singer sewing machine, copper bell, wooden game boards, Gurkha knife
from Syria, skeleton key collection, sea shell collection, cast iron repro-
duction toys, coin books, locomotive books, brass door kick plate, clear
glass decanters, pop bottles, water pipe from Syria, operators manuals
for International Cub Cadet, owners manual Farmall B tractor, owners
manual for Farmall H and HV tractors, oriental vase, square covered but-
ter dish (W & C Manley), English Jello molds, (3) leaded glass doors (2
without glass), large collection of National Geographic 1920 through
2008 in leather binders, rocking horse, furniture, lumber, trim.
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN: Miscellaneous pots and pans,
Corningware, miscellaneous queen-sized bed sets, linens, baskets and
much, much more!
Not responsible for accidents. Auction company not responsible for any
guarantees, warranties or any errors in advertising. Any announcements
made sale day take precedence over any and all previous.
OWNER: Virgina Rees
Scott Stutzman, Auctioneer NAA, IAA
Brandon Alle - Auctioneer Bonnie Randles - Office Manager
Amanda Jackson - Clerk
MOVING SALE
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Stutzman Auction Center
303 N. Taylor, Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 Ph 641-464-5151 Ph. 712-542-8990
Modern Furniture Antique Furniture
Small Appliances Collectables Household
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: As Virginia Rees has sold her home and will be
moving to Clinton, Iowa , closer to her children, she will be offering at public
auction the following furniture and household items. This is an entire line-up of
very clean and quality items.
Wanda Hosfield
Broker-Owner
Cell: 641-344-4802
200 West South Street
Ph. 641-464-2080
Fax 641-464-2081
wanda@sciowarealty.com
www.sciowarealty.com
SALES ASSOCIATES
Ron Landphair Cell 641-234-0056
Sherri L. Adams Cell 641-442-5289
Darin Dolecheck Cell 641-234-0220
Norma Sickels Cell 641-344-5407
Cass Hosfield Cell 641-344-8583
Rick Nielsen Cell 712-621-4318
Redding
Bobbi Bainum 767-5211
Clearview Home
Cleareld
Jeani Swartwood
Mary Troyer
Down Redding Way
August 19 - Everyone is slowly
making their way back home from
the state fair. What perfect weather
through the whole fair. This writer
took pictures and hopes to show
the residents on the TV one of
these days.
Heather got the residents out for
exercise Monday morning. Scott
Marcum came for Bible study
Monday afternoon and everyone
nished off the wonder bars after
the lesson.
Reminisce on the patio was
Tuesday morning. They talked
about past vacations and back-to-
school stories. Bingo was Tuesday
afternoon with Lorane Leonard,
Dorothy Wetzel, Gladys Gose,
Clara Kilgore and Evelyn Lund as
winners. Kelly called bingo for ev-
eryone.
Exercise and trivia were
Wednesday morning. Shurmaine
McAlpine was the minister for
church Wednesday afternoon.
Patty played the piano and Normie
Beggs joined them for the sermon.
Everyone enjoyed caramel corn af-
ter church.
Thursday morning started with
50 and 60s trivia. In the afternoon
everyone came to the dining room
for the 50s and 60s party. They
played name that tune and other
party games and had cupcakes,
cheese, meat, crackers, chips and
dip and punch for refreshments.
Friday morning included exer-
cise and brain teasers. Residents
enjoyed a potato bar in the after-
noon. They had lots of toppings to
choose from and had a good gab
session.
Bingo was Saturday afternoon.
Winners were Lorane Leonard,
Jeane England, Darlene Gilbert,
Evelyn Lund and Clara Kilgore.
Varel Dodge enjoyed celebrat-
ing his birthday early Sunday af-
ternoon with family bringing ice
cream and cake for family, friends
and residents. Lots of visiting and
picture taking were enjoyed.
Visitors have been Paul and
Joan Nelson with Helen Lyddon;
Becky Barrans with Bev Stream;
Galen and Marcia Nickell and Kali
and Kambri and Rob Wetzel with
Dorothy Wetzel; Dee and Harlan
Davenport with Nioma Gaule; Liz
Kilgore, Kathy and Selena Valen-
zuela and Kerry Kilgore with Clara
Kilgore; Don and Sodie Widener
with Dennis Brown; Jack and Di-
xie Taylor and Sharla McCarron
with Lorabel Taylor; Ron and Lau-
rie Travis and Trevor and Briley
McMahon with Evelyn Lund, and
Normie Beggs and Richard Bram-
mer with several.
August 19 - Becky Abarrs ber
artworks were featured at a show-
ing at the Blue Frog in Lamoni.
Charles and Becky went to the re-
ception Sunday honoring Becky.
Get well wishes are sent to
Dorothy Barber, who had surgery
Thursday at the Greater Regional
Medical Center in Creston.
Lew Knapp, Wyatt Jack-
son, Trevor Anderson and Ethan
McGill presented their work at
the 4-H Film Festival Saturday at
the state fair in Des Moines. The
group, known as the Class Act of
2016, also toured the KCWI News
studio Saturday.
Gladys Jones visited with Betty
and J.W. Robertson Monday. She
also called on Helen and Brent
Harris and Cooper Chapman. John
Jones of Mount Ayr visited Gladys
Tuesday and Wednesday. Gladys
went to the prayer service at the
Assembly of God Church Thurs-
day and to the Bible study at the
Christian church Friday in Grant
City, MO.
The Methodist Action Club
held their annual family picnic
at the Redding United Methodist
Church Wednesday evening.
Brian and Abby Quick and Josh
of Huxley were weekend guests at
Kathy and Dan Quicks. Karen and
August 19 - The cool, refresh-
ing mornings are a reminder that
autumn days are coming and
school days are approaching.
Saturday was the funeral of
Mosie Keim of Jamesport, MO.
Going to the funeral were Levi
and Rosie Miller (he was a twin to
Rosie Miller), Junior Millers, Joe
Millers, Sam Millers and David,
Martha and Eli Yoder. The body
was taken to Arthur, IL for burial
beside his wife, the former Edna
Otto.
Jonas, Wilma and Sarah Mast
of Jamesport, MO spent the week-
end with family and also attended
church at Reuben Troyers Sun-
day.
Sam Millers had a family gath-
ering Thursday of Veras siblings,
Mahlon Masts of Fremont, MI,
Raymond Masts of Jamesport,
MO, Reuben Troyers, local and
parents, Jonas and Wilma Mast of
Jamesport, MO.
The Sammy Mast family is on
an extended trip, being in Homer,
MI over the weekend and then to
Frazee, MN to visit a sister.
Daniel, Emanuel and Eli Yoder
went to Middlebury, IN over the
weekend, having attended a single
boys retreat.
The Jacob Schrock family spent
Wednesday with a sister, the Mahl-
on Gingerich family, in Downing,
MO.
Eli Yoders and Alvin Borntrag-
er and boys went to Milton Satur-
day and attended the auction sale
at Elijah Millers.
Jacob Plank is building a hay
barn.
Lacey Hill of Trimble, MO were
afternoon visitors of Quicks.
Rebecca, Bryson and Kaden
Smith of Adel were weekend visi-
tors at Bill and Ginny Quicks.
They all went to the Grand River
Rodeo Saturday and to Carrie and
Wiley Mains Sunday in Mount
Ayr.
Kenny and Berta Quick visited
Charles Morin in the hospital in
Saint Joseph, MO. They went to
the state fair Tuesday with Jeff and
Rhonda Quick, where Jeff received
a Heritage Farm award. Wednes-
day Kay Pratt of Sun Lake, AZ vis-
ited Kenny and Berta and Saturday
Edith Campbell and Lisa Patterson
of Des Moines and Kathy Quick
visited at Kenny and Bertas.
Betty Robertson and Wanda
Hoseld went to the Roach family
reunion in Grant City on Saturday.
Dick Snethen and Dan Quick
went to the Missouri State Fair
in Sedalia last week, where Dick
got third place and Dan got rst
place in the tractor pull. Dick and
Dan went to the Iowa Sate Fair
Wednesday. Cindy, Dick, Sha-
ron Walkup and Jerry and Peggy
Overholser went to the state fair in
Des Moines Friday and Saturday.
Saturday Rori Snethen got eighth
place in the gymnastics competi-
tion at the state fair.
Bobbi and Michael Bainum
went to Storm Lake Friday to fu-
neral services for Norm Hogrefe.
Norm, age 65, was the maternal
grandfather of Tristan Bainum.
Caitlyn Bainum was a Sunday
lunch guest at Bobbi and Mi-
chaels.
Senior Citizen
Activity Center
August 19 - Those at the Center
are ready for another warm spell
coming into the area this week.
Hope everyone has their air condi-
tioners ready to go again!
The picnic supper and game
night will be held this Sunday, Au-
gust 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Ac-
tivity Center will be serving guinea
grinders with xings, chips, potato
salad, additional salad, sundae bar
and beverage. They will be taking
a freewill offering for the meal
that evening. Stop by and have a
meal with them from 5 to 7 p.m.
and then, if you wish, you can play
cards until 9 p.m.
Max Smith and helper are still
working on the new lighting. He
will be nishing up the main room
and the library as time allows.
Everyone at the Center is amazed
at the difference the new lighting
makes.
The Activity Center steering
committee has a new member with
Shirley Erickson coming on board
today during the monthly meeting
replacing Bill Rusk.
It seems like it was just the
rst of August and now the com-
munity schools are starting up
again. Watch out for those little
ones when out driving around the
towns. Use those lessons learned
in the last AARP class.
Those at the Center are still
working out the details for their day
trip for this fall to Reiman Gardens
in Ames and then to possibly two
different garden/greenhouse facili-
ties around the Winterset area. It
should be a great day and a good
opportunity to pick up some mums
or fall plants also. They need to
have at least 30 people signing up
for the trip, so plan on joining them
for the gardening day trip. You do
not have to be a gardener but just
enjoy getting out and seeing the
plants.
August 19 - Monday Marcy,
her daughter Rachel, 11, grand-
son Jace, three and I headed up
to the fair. Four generations, this
Coffee With
The Girls
News from Cleareld
Linda Bell
should be good. We
headed out around 10:00 a.m., got
up to the campsite around 12:30
p.m. We were able to use daughter
Darlas camper because they had
gone home for a couple of days
and gave us free housing for the
night. We got unloaded and headed
down to the fair. The rst thing we
did was eat lunch and we all had
our favorite things already picked
out. Do you know that when you
are eating at the fair, that it is not
a pretty sight. You are lucky if
you even nd a place to sit down
to eat and even if it is on a stick,
it is still a mess. After we had our
favorite greasy fried things, we
needed some ice cream to take that
it down, The best ice cream is that
nitro stuff under the grandstand, so
off we went to get some.
We were just getting done eat-
ing the ice cream while sitting on
the benches, when all of a sudden,
there was a loud bang. Every-
one around us was instantly on
alert too, nally gured out , there
was a tire blown out on Marcys
stroller. So, she had a spare up at
the camper, so Rachel, Jace and I
rode the shuttle bus around while
she took the stroller to the camp-
site and xed the tire. I think Jace
would be happy riding the shuttle
all afternoon.
After we got that done, we were
off to see the fair. As far as I could
tell, prices on about everything
was about the same. Id heard that
things had really gone up but thing
I bought were the same as they had
been for the last couple of years.
We went to the learning center,
kids can see farm animals give
birth and they can see lots of baby
animals there. Thats a very popu-
lar place. The kids went on some
rides, its fun to watch Jace. He
makes friends with other kids on
the rides fast too. Got back up to
the camper around 9:00 p.m. and
got towels and etc. and headed for
the shower house. The water was a
little cool, so didnt take me long to
shower. We were all ready to crash.
Then we seen on the news the but-
ter cow was vandalized-man, what
a dumb thing to do. We had seen it,
but it was ne, didnt know about
the red paint until we seen it on the
news.
We all slept until 7:00 a.m. or so
then got up and around and headed
down. The cinnamon roll stand was
there we headed rst. Man they are
good. From there Marcy wanted an
old fashioned picture of the kids.
Dressed them up like a cowboy
and a dance hall girl. Jace didnt
want to ve up the gun and cowboy
hat when they were done, so off to
the ea market. Thank goodness
they had some. We did some more
strolling around, visited a friend of
Rachels in the 4-H cow barn. Lots
of activity there, also went through
the horse barn. We noticed that this
year, there are a lot more of those
motorized carts around and they
thing they have the right of way.
Also, some of those people arent
too good at driving them, you have
to watch out or they will back into
you.
Around 2:00 p.m., we started
home, thought Jace would sleep
all the way, nope, he chattered the
whole way home. I guess he had
way to much fun.
I went into town Thursday and
Friday morning to have coffee
with the girls. Not much going on
around town this week with every-
one gone. Ive talked to Jerry Ewalt
a couple of items, he called to see
how much rain we got Thursday
morning. We had 1.7 inches at
home. Good news! He said every-
thing is running smooth up there,
the shuttle service is having an-
other great year and the weather
has been unbelievably good. The
hottest day was 83 degrees or so,
mostly in the 70s all week.
Closing this week with, if you
want to lift yourself up, lift up
someone else.
From the coffee table,
Linda B
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An experienced newspaper pro-
fessional who now lives in Ring-
gold county has had an impact on
how we read a newspaper, how the
stories and photos appear and how
the format for thousands of daily
newspaper pages is designed.
For over 30 years until his re-
tirement in 2006, Lyle Boone of
Ellston/Sun Valley Lake had a
hand in most of the front pages at
the Des Moines Register.
On Sunday, August 25, at 1 p.m.
at the Ellston Community Library.
Boone will will discuss some of
the highlights of his career, in-
sights into a daily newsroom and
how he views the current newspa-
per medium The event is free and
open to the public.
Boones lengthy and highlight-
ed career started as a designer in
the Registers promotion depart-
ment. He was moved to the news-
room and appointed to completely
redesign the Sunday Register. This
job prepared him for several total
redesigns of the Register through
the years.
After being promoted to assis-
tant managing editor/design, his
responsibilities grew to include the
photo, art and design departments.
He had a major role in deciding
how to illustrate and display Reg-
ister front pages. Remember the
twin tower collage from Septem-
ber 11, 2001? The septuplets? The
Explorer disaster?
Known for refusing to have the
Oklahoma City bombers name
mentioned on the front page
Boone has had a hand in the way
we view our world and our local
events for nearly three decades.
Each and every day I had an
opportunity to help tell you the
days stories through photos, art
and design, he said. I always
tried to keep our readers informed
and interested without offending
or pandering. Every day was dif-
ferent.
Man Behind
the Design
to appear at
Ellston Library
Lyle Boone
Area residents will get a second
chance to test their work-readiness
skills at an upcoming examina-
tion.
Testing that could lead to a Na-
tional Career Readiness Certicate
will be held Wednesday, Septem-
ber 4 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Mount
Ayr Community high school.
The tests measure real world
workplace skills such as compe-
tence in applied mathematics, lo-
cating information and reading for
information.
Iowas NCRC is a portable,
evidence-based credential that
measures essential workplace
skills and is a reliable predictor of
workplace success. This ACT cre-
dential is used across all sectors of
the economy. Over 250 employers
n the surrounding eight counties
perfer applicants have the creden-
tial when applying for jobs.
Wendy Greenman, youth em-
ployment services specialist with
IowaWorks, listed several advan-
tages to obtaining the NCR Certi-
cate, including having an advan-
tage over other applicants who do
not possess the certicate, deter-
mining areas for skill improvment
and training and possible career
advancement.
She noted businesses may re-
quest testing may be arranged on
their business site for employees.
The examinations are currently
offered free of charge to Iowans.
Mount Ayr high school prin-
cipal Lynne Wallace agrees with
the benets of the NCR certicate.
She told the school board Monday
night she would like to see all ju-
niors and seniors take the NCR ex-
ams. She has scheduled time dur-
ing high school testing periods to
administer the tests.
Those interested in reserving a
seat at the upcoming examination
should call IowaWorks at 641-782-
2119, ext. 2.
Career
readiness
exams
Sept. 4
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through Tuesday, August 27
STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Check out these special sale prices!
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12-oz. Golden Grahams
11.8-oz. Cocoa Puffs
13-oz. Reeses Puffs
with
purchase
of each
Any Hy-Vee
Gallon
of Milk
$
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Milwaukees Best Beer
Assorted Big G Cereals
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Hy-Vee and the Mount Ayr
Community Raider Football Squad
have paired up once more
to benefit the Ringgold County
Neighborhood Center
Again, for each quarterback sack the Raiders
achieve against their opponents, Hy-Vee will
donate one sack of groceries to the Neighborhood
Center. Last years sack total was 32 a great
accomplishment but a number that we know the
Raiders want to exceed.
Time to get excited for another year of
Raider Football and Hy-Vee Sacks!
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INTRODUCING DOUBLE
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on Tuesdays starting August 27, 2013.
We are always trying
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The Mount Ayr Community
activities department has an-
nounced it annual Fall Sports
Kick-off will be held Friday, Au-
gust 23.
The volleyball team will open
the Kick-off at 3:30 p.m. with a
scrimmage in the high school
gym.
The event will feature a
cook-out by the MAC Athletic
Boosters beginning at 5:30 p.m.,
introductions of players and
coaches for the volleyball and
cross country teams as well as
performances by the Sparks drill
team and fall cheerleaders. The
football team will also hold its
Black/White scrimmage set to
begin at 7 p.m.
A special addition to
this years Kick-off event is
Chryslers Drive for the Kids
fundraiser.
Between 5-8 p.m. in the east
parking lot, parents and guests
will have the opportunity to earn
a $10 contribution for the school
from the Chrysler brand by tak-
ing a test drive in the award-
winning 2013 Chrysler Town &
Country minivan. Any licensed
driver aged 18 and over may
drive and earn $10 for the Mount
Ayr Community athletic fund.
There is no limit to the number
of drives.
All of the money raised will
support all sports, not just the
fall sports said MAC activities
director Delwyn Showalter. We
would like to get as many people
as possible to participate. This is
a great opportunity to raise funds
for athletics without costing our
local supporters one dime.
Showalter thanked the Glen-
denning Motor Company of
Mount Ayr for partnering with
Fall Kick-off to
bring plenty of
action Friday
the school.
Glendennings will provide
2013 model Chrysler brand ve-
hicles along with dealership per-
sonnel volunteering their time to
answer any questions.
We enjoy working with the
schools and are looking forward
to the opportunity to support
kids, said Paul Glendenning of
Glendennig Motor Company.
Drive for the Kids fundraisers
are a lot of fun. Everyone works
together to help the kids.
At the conclusion of the na-
tionwide program, the school with
the highest number of test drives
in each one of the ve geographic
regions (Northeast, Southeast,
Midwest, Central and West) will
win an additional $5,000, for a to-
tal of $25,000 in additional fund-
ing from Chrysler through the
Drive for the Kids program.
Test drive participants are
also automatically entered into
the 2013 Chrysler Sweepstakes
for a chance to win a credit in
the amount of $45,000 to he used
towards the purchase of any eligi-
ble Chrysler group vehicle from
the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
or Fiat brands.
Other attractions during the
Kick-off feature games and con-
tests for all ages, including a
punt, pass and kick-style event
and a tug-of-war. Fans may bid
on items in a silent auction, and
Raider merchandise will also be
for sale throughout the evening.
Players will also sign autographs
during the event.
A dance for middle and high
school students in the east park-
ing lot sponsored by the volley-
ball team will conclude the eve-
nings activities.
Katelyn Warin, of Maloy, receives a 2013 Iowa Beef Breeds Scholarship
during the 2013 4-H Breeding Beef Parade of Champions at the Iowa
State Fair on Aug. 13. IOWA STATE FAIR/ STEVE POPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Warin awarded scholarship
22 players report for 2013
Raiderette volleyball team
Mount Ayr Community head
volleyball coach Tori Braby has
welcomed 22 players to the 2013
squad
Included in that number are
three seniors among ve returning
letter winners.
Senior letter-winner Paige
Daughton is a 57 outside hitter
who Braby describes as a full ro-
tation player.
Termed a team leader by
coach Braby, Brook Rychnovsky,
another senior letter winner, will
play the libero position.
The third senior letter winner is
Leah Klejch who will be a middle
hitter for the Raiderettes.
Two juniors round out the re-
turning letter winners. Allie Shields
will play outside hitter, and Shelbie
Greene moves from hitter to setter
this season.
New prospects for the Raider-
ettes include three freshmen. Kel-
cie Shields is a 6-foot middle hitter
who Braby calls a powerhouse
and someone to watch this sea-
son. Blair Glendenning is a great
leader and passer while Macy
Larsen, a great hustler and work-
er, will play setter.
Coming off a 5-22 season over,
2-8 in the Pride of Iowa confer-
ence, coach Braby sees her team
competing for a top-ve spot in
the conference. Im predicting a
lot of competition ghting for the
top spots, she said. Pleasantville,
East Union, Martensdale-St. Marys
and I-35 are always tough.
The Raiderettes must nd a
way to ll the shoes of two gradu-
ated seniors from last years team.
Outstanding outside hitter Madi-
son Hoseld has recently signed
Five letter winners return for coach Braby
These three senior letter winners - (L-R) outside hitter Paige Daughton,
libero Brook Rychnovsky and middle hitter Leah Klejch - will provide the
leadership for the 2013 Raiderette volleyball team. Interestingly, all three
players are also planning to participate in meets with the cross country
team as their schedule permits.
to play volleyball at AIB College
of Business. The Raiderettes will
also miss the work of setter Caitlyn
Giles.
This season will mark Brabys
rst stint as a head coach, although
she has two years experience as
an assistant in Mount Ayr as well
as coaching under her father Jerry
Shields at Murray.
Joining Braby as assistant this
year will be John Larsen, who pre-
viously coached Raiderette volley-
ball for nine seasons a number of
years ago.
The complete roster for the
Raiderettes includes seniors Paige
Daughton, Brook Rychnovsky
and Leah Klejch; juniors Shelbie
Greene, Hannah Glendenning,
Allie Shields, Shelby Comer and
Baylee Arends; sophomores Tay-
lor Wilson, Ashton Quick, Shaley
Miller, Maddie Mobley, Kirsten
Dolecheck, Laura Davison and Ica
Hauge; and freshmen Sadie Frost,
Macy Larsen, Kelcie Shields, Tessa
Shields, Blair Glendenning, Brylea
Stark and Cheyenne Haveman.
The Raiderettes open the 2013
campaign on August 29 with a
triangular at Bedford. Their home
opener comes on September 12
against Wayne. The Iowa Department of Natu-
ral Resources has released a sh-
ing report for the period ending
Thursday, August 15. The report is
compiled from information gath-
ered from local bait shops, angler
creel surveys and county and state
parks staff.
Lake Icaria (Adams):
The water clarity is fairly good
and temperatures are in the mid 70s.
Bluegill - Fair: A few bluegill can
be caught from the sh mounds.
Crappie - Fair: Crappie are hang-
ing around the sh mounds and the
edges of the tree piles.
Little River Watershed Lake
(Decatur):
Water level is near full and the
lake is easily accessible. Channel
Catsh - Fair: A lot of mid-sized
channel catsh are being caught
from shoreline areas. Small liver
chunks and stink baits are working
the best.
Green Valley Lake (Union):
The water levels are normal.
Some algae is present but not ex-
cessive. The water temperature is
in the mid 70s. Bluegill - Fair: A
few bluegill are being caught from
the edges of the rooted vegetation
and sh mounds. Crappie - Fair:
The crappie are on the sh mounds
Hawkeye
Hotspots
Fishing fair in area waters
and the stake beds.
Three Mile Lake (Union):
The water level is near normal.
Channel Catsh - Fair: Channel
catsh are biting on liver and stink
baits. Yellow Bass - Fair: A lot of
small yellow bass are being caught
on small crawlers or jigs. Wiper
(Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair: An-
glers are catching a few wipers on
small liver chunks on the bottom
or suspended just off the bottom.
Twelve Mile Creek Lake
(Union):
The water quality is fair and
temps are in the mid 70s. Bluegill
- Good: Some nice bluegill are be-
ing caught from the edges of the
rooted vegetation. Small jigs and
small crawlers seem to be work-
ing the best. Crappie - Fair: Sev-
eral crappie can be caught from the
edges of the vegetation and the sh
mounds. Walleye - Slow: A few
walleye have been caught from the
steep shoreline areas and deeper
rocky areas.
The Ringgold County chapter
of Pheasants Forever is seeking
participants for a Youth-Mentored
Hunt during the mourning dove
season opener Sunday, September
1.
A Youth-Mentored Hunt al-
lows children to hunt under the
direct guidance of an adult mentor.
Pheasants Forever will provide ac-
cess to ammunition and rearms
for qualied youth participants
while supplies last. Chapter vol-
unteers will assist with hunting
locations, respectful hunting prac-
tices, meat preparation, as well as
rearm and eld safety.
If you have any questions or
know of a child interested in par-
ticipating, call Andy Kellner (712-
621-4227) or John Newton (641-
464-3942).
Still time to sign up for
Pheasants Forever youth hunt
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Ringgold county at the Iowa State
Fair have been announced.
Stock dogs
Bob Johnson of Tingley won a
number of awards at the Stock Dog
Trials. Titles were awarded in two
classes. Open class competition
was open to experienced teams
while Ranch class was for less ex-
perienced dogs.
In the cattle division Johnson
placed rst in the ranch competiton
and fourth in the open class.
In the sheep division Johnson
grabbed both rst and second place
in the open class and second place
in the ranch class.
Cattle
Holmes Cattle Company of
Benton captured reserve champion
in the all other breed steers cat-
egory and second place in the An-
gus heifers and Simmental steers
divisions at the Beef Feeder Calf
show.
In the Maine-Anjou Beef show,
Adelyda Ebersole of Kellerton
showed ECC Blackbird 081X, the
reserve champion MT cow/calf.
Ebersole also showed ECC Black-
hawk 301A, the rst-place MT Ju-
Ringgold County well
represented at State Fair
The Mount Ayr Ag Mechanics class was awarded second place for their Farmall M in the group category for
FFA tractor restoration. Pictured are members of the class: (L-R) Jesse Ruby, Tucker Winemiller, Lincoln Mar-
tin and Austin Quick. Not pictured, Riley Weehler. Approximately 90 tractors restored by FFA members were
entered at the Iowa State Fair.
Morgan Quick took rst place in barrel racing for the second consecutive year. She also won many purples and
blues in her riding and speed events.
nior Bull Calf born between Janu-
ary 1 and February 28.
Pedal pull
Jacob Novak, son of Jeremy
and Amy Novak, received second
place and James Shiett, son of
Tom Shiett and Monica Casteel,
received fth place in the eight-
year-old boys pedal pull at the
Iowa State Fair.
Woodworking
In the woodworking competi-
tion Jeremiah (Jerry) Murphy of
Mount Ayr was awarded second
place in the table division and hon-
orable mention in the senior citizen
division.
Fine arts
Rebecca Abarr of Redding won
rst place in the ber division of
the ne arts competition.
FFA
The Mount Ayr FFA chapter
was awarded second place in the
Group of Two or More Tractors
division of the FFA Agricultural
Mechanics Technology competi-
tion.
Sheep
Matthew Weeda of Mount Ayr
placed third in the Black Face
Yearling Ram division at the Weth-
er Sire/Dam Sheep Show.
Foods
Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Mount
Ayr placed rst in the desserts divi-
sion of the Cooking with Sorghum
competition.
She earned another rst in the
banana nut bread division and sec-
ond place overall in the Chiquita
Ultimate Banana Bread competi-
tion.
Kiburz-Harrison also placed
third overall in the breads and rolls
competition and in the Innovative
Chocolate contest.
Pamela Cooper of Mount Ayr
took home rst place and $100
in the Quality, Not Quantity food
contest at the 2013 Iowa State
Fair. This is the second year in a
row Cooper has taken this honor.
The Quality, Not Quantity con-
test asked entrants to create small
portions of food that were big on
avor. Dishes were low in fat and
carbohydrates, included at least 18
grams of protein and were no more
than one cup in total volume.
Cooper also placed third in the
My Favorite Ice Cream Topping
contest.
Barbara Kiburz of Tingley won
rst place and a $35 cash award in
the Danish Desserts competition
Swine
Triggs Show Pigs of Mount
Ayr captured Champion Gilt hon-
ors along with a number of other
places in the Spotted Swine Show.
During the competition animals
are divided according to farrowing
date based on the other animals en-
tered in the competition.
In the gilt competition Triggs
captured a rst-, third- and sixth-
place award.
In the boar competition they
garnered a fourth- and sixth-place
nish.
Hats
Nadine Dryer of Ellston placed
third in the Glitzy or Glamorous
division of the Marvelous Hat con-
test held as part of the annual Red
Hat Day activities at the Fair.
Chicken calling
JoAnn Pollock of Mount Ayr
earned third place in the ladies di-
vision of the chicken calling con-
test.
Goats
Sarah and Megan Reasoner of
Ellston won a number of awards in
the Youth Dairy Goat show.
Sarah showed the Junior Cham-
pion and Megan the Junior Reserve
Champion in the Rec. Grade divi-
sion.
Megan also showed the Junior
Reserve Champion on the nubian
division.
Miniature trucks
JP Whittington of Diagonal
placed rst in the Bully (age
11-and-up) division in the 4x4
Stomper Pull contest.
Entrants hitched certied
weights to their battery-operated,
handmade miniature trucks to see
who could pull the farthest dis-
tance in 20 seconds.
Educational presentation
Hallie Still received a merit
award for her presentation Alco-
hol Ink Coasters.
4-H/FFA Livestock
Sheep
Blue ribbons were been award-
ed to Addie Ebersole in Black Face
Commercial Ewe Div. 3, Market
Lamb and Sheep Showmanship
Intermediate. Ebersole also won a
purple in Performance Lamb Live
Div. 1.
Swine
Johnathan and Tyler Triggs
picked up blue ribbons for Swine
Showmanship Senior.
Beef
Caylie Hickman captured a
blue ribbon in Beef Showmanship
Gr. 7-8 and another blue for her
Simmental heifer.
Ryker Hickman brought home
blue ribbons for Beef of Merit -
Window A - High Cutability Grid
Market, Simmental heifer and Sim-
mental steers. He also won purple
in Beef Showmanship Gr. 5-6.
Paige Lynch captured a blue
ribbon with her Maine-Anjou
steers. She also received a purple
for her commercial heifers.
Megan Warin received purple
ribbons in Beef Showmanship Gr.
7-8 and with her Simmental heif-
er.
Haylea England captured a pair
of purple ribbons for her market
heifers and her crossbred steers.
Cassidy Becker won a purple
ribbon for Beef Showmanship Gr.
7-8.
April Shields also received pur-
ple for her Maine-Anjou steers.
Dairy goats
Megan Reasoner won a blue
ribbon for her entry in the Nubian
- six months and under one year
contest. She also won purple rib-
bons in the Nubian - four months
and under ve months, Rec.
Grades - one year and under two
years (Junior Champion), Nubian -
six months and under one year (Ju-
nior Reserve Champion), and two
entries in the Nubian - one year
and under two years division.
Sarah Reasoner brought home
a blue ribbon in the Alpine - six
months and under one year divi-
sion. She also scored purples in the
Rec. Grades - under four months,
Rec. Grades - four months and un-
der ve months and Rec. Grades
- six months and under one year
(Junior Champion Rec. Grades)
division.
(Left) Mount Ayr FFA President
Hagan Willis (at left) visits with
Past President Johnathan Triggs.
Triggs drove the FFA restored trac-
tor in the FFA Parade of Champions
the following day. The Mount Ayr
FFA Chapter was asked to pull the
grand prize Kiefer Built equipment
trailer for the overall tractor res-
toration winner. Each year Kiefer
sponsors an equipment trailer for
the overall winner. Triggs was at
the fair showing hogs, a long-time
family tradition.
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The annual meeting of the Ringgold County Bowling Association
and fall bowling league organization meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday, August 22, at Lucky Lanes.
All association members and representatives of the mens, ladies,
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The USDA has released its lat-
est crop estimates for the upcom-
ing harvest season.
Iowas corn production is fore-
cast at 2.20 billion bushels, 17
percent above the 2012 production
according to the USDA National
Agricultural Statistics Service
Crop Production report. As of
August 1, Iowas corn crop is fore-
cast to yield 163 bushels per acre.
Corn planted and harvested for
grain acreage is estimated at 14.0
million and 13.5 million acres, re-
spectively.
Forecasted production is up in
all districts, while acres harvested
are down in all districts. Forecast-
ed corn yields are up from 2012 in
all districts. The largest increases
are forecasted in the Southeast
and South Central districts, where
yields are expected to be up 37 and
70 percent, respectively. Yields in
the remaining districts are forecast
to be up seven to 32 percent.
Soybean production is forecast
at 434 million bushels, up from last
years production of 414 million
bushels. The August 1 yield fore-
cast of 46 bushels per acre is up 1.5
bushels from 2012. Iowa farmers
planted 9.50 million acres of soy-
beans and plan to harvest 9.43 mil-
lion acres.
Production is forecast to be up
from 2012 in six districts but down
in the Northwest, North Central,
and Central districts.
Forecasted soybean acres to be
harvested increased from 2012 in
all districts but decreased in the
South Central and Southeast dis-
tricts.
Forecasted yields ranged from
a decrease of six percent in North
Central Iowa to an increase of 16
percent in the Southwest.
All crop forecasts in this report
are based on conditions on August
1 and do not reect weather effects
since that time.
The next district corn and soy-
Caroline McAlexander, 12, of Ellston, and Emma Cockburn, 13, of Green-
eld, perform a clogging duet in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa
State Fair on Aug. 14. IOWA STATE FAIR/ STEVE POPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Clogging at the fair
The following is a roster of
school district personnel as the
2013-2014 school year opens:
Certied
Courtney Adams, SPED-ele-
mentary;
Sherry Adams, Second Chance
Reading/English/TAG;
Stacey Andresen, PK-12 nurse;
Betsy Budach, kindergarten;
Mark Budach, business ed/BPA/
MS football, basketball, track;
Carol Cason, K-6 vocal/5-6
band/cheer coach;
Gilberto Castreje, Spanish;
Joe Catanzareti, language arts/
MS football, basketball, track;
Susie Catanzareti, Vo-Ag/FFA;
Beth Christner, pre-school;
Katie Coulson, kindergarten;
Pam Cross, social studies (90-
day contract);
Kim Curry, technology direc-
tor/Librarian;
Joe Drake, superintendent;
Eric Ehlen, MS PE (half-time
Creston)/wrestling coach;
Chris Elwood, elementary prin-
cipal/MS boys BB;
Madison Esch, second grade;
Jessica Frost, fth grade;
Jodie Geist, SPED-sec/TAP/
grant writer;
Barb Gerber, FACS/elem. guid-
ance/prom
Scott Giles, MS/HS industrial
arts/golf;
Tracy Giles, rst grade;
Kristen Graham, rst grade;
Jody Greene, fourth grade;
Dara Greenland, junior kinder-
garten;
Fay Howie, HS science;
Donna Kemery, Title I;
Ranae Klinkefus, fth grade/
HS softball/assist. HS girls BB;
Shaun Kniep, English/drama/
speech/publications;
Bethany Knox, SPED-elem;
Derek Lambert, HS PE/co-head
HS FB/weighlifting;
Debbie Larsen, elem. PE/HS
girls track, MS/HS cross country;
School personnel roster as
2013-2014 school year opens
John Larsen, HS guidance/as-
sist. HS girls track/assist. VB;
Tori Larsen, SPED-sec;
Amy Levine, SPED-elem;
Debra Lynch, fourth grade;
Bryant McCabe, sixth grade/
MS boys BB;
Frank Mueller, SPED-sec;
Stasia Nickle, rst grade;
Chandra Poore, SPED-sec/Spe-
cial Olympics;
Kris Quick, early childhood/
SPED coordinator/assist. drill
team;
Aaron Riley, K-12 art/drivers
ed;
Brandie Ruggles, SPED-sec/
MS VB and G track;
Bret Ruggles, MS science/
TAG/B basketball;
Melissa Shennum, SPED-elem;
Delwyn Showalter, alternative
school/activities director/co-head
FB;
Valle Smith, Title I/school im-
provement coordinator;
Darla Sobotka, third grade;
Abby Stephens, social studies;
Danielle Stewart, SPED-elem;
Julie Stewart, sixth grade;
Crystal Storhoff, second grade/
ags;
Greg Storhoff, instrumental
music/band/vocal;
Thad Streit, MS health/HS sci-
ence/girls basketball;
Karen Taylor, second grade;
Charissa Thornton, SPED-el-
em;
Jane Uhlenkamp, K-6 art/Title
I/TAG;
Kurt Wallace, industrial tech/
math/assist. track/MS wrestling;
Lynne Wallace, 7-12 principal;
Jill Weehler, third grade;
Sally Young, MS math/MS G
track.
Non-certied
Heidi Albaugh, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Diana Arends, HS principal
secretary;
Barb Belzer, assoc. Voc Rehab
SPED-sec;
Tori Braby, assoc. SPED-sec/
MS softball and G BB/head VB;
Janette Campbell, board secre-
tary/treasurer;
Jules Daughton, MS G BB/as-
sist. HS SB;
Andrew Drake, assoc. SPED-
sec;
Brad Elliott, HS track/volunteer
FB;
John Ford, assist HS wrestling;
Betty Groves, guidance secre-
tary;
Jeff Levine, Assist. B BB;
Annette Lyden, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Andrea Main, assoc. SPED-
pre-school;
Heather Martin, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Colleen Minnick, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Mindy Minnick, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Nicole Minnick, assoc. SPED-
pre-school;
Gayla Moon, assoc. SPED-sec;
Betty Newton, assoc. SPED-
elem;
Amanda Overholser, assoc.
SPED-sec;
Angela Reynolds, SFL;
Tanner Rinehart, baseball/vol-
unteer FB;
Christi Shields, assoc. SPED/
HS cheer/MS VB;
Tara Shields, assoc. SPED-el-
em;
David Showalter, HS assist.
baseball/MS baseball;
Kalian Smith, drill team;
Cindy Stephens, elem. principal
secretary;
Bonnie Still, assoc. SPED-sec;
Anne Taylor, assoc. SPED-el-
em;
Kathy Triggs, assoc. SPED-
sec;
Mabel Trujillo, ELL/assoc.
SPED-elem;
Donna Warin, SPED secretary/
court liaison;
Aleha Whittington, clerical as-
soc/library;
Elaine Willis, assoc. SPED-
sec;
Tiffany Wimer, ags;
Debbie Yoder, superintendent
secretary/transportation secretary;
Mike Zarr, HS bowling.
Transportation
David Groves, route driver;
Ken Markley, route driver;
Bart Shields, route driver;
Ron Sickels, route driver;
James Smith, route driver;
Dick Still, mechanic/transpor-
tation supervisor;
Faye Stull, route driver.
Food service
Lisa Constant, cook;
Tawnya Jones, director/head
cook/concessions;
Pat Kemery, cook;
Debbie Shields, cook;
Cathy Swank, cook;
Lori Wilson, cook;
Shelley Wimer, cook.
Maintenance
Dean Blades, custodian-HS;
Josh Hanawalt, lead elem. cus-
todian;
Kurt Larsen, custodian-elem;
Todd Minnick, custodian-HS;
Clint Poore, head custodian;
Allan Schafer, custodian-HS.
Leonard Swank displays a con-
joined cantaloupe that came from
his garden.
USDA releases latest
Iowa crop estimates
bean production forecasts, based
on conditions as of September 1,
will be released on September 12.
Iowans should feel free to eat fresh produce and enjoy summers
bounty, but also take care to handle these foods safely, according to
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Fruits and vegetables are good good tasting and good for your
health, said Catherine Strohbehn, a professor and extension special-
ist in hotel, restaurant and institution management. Strohbehns re-
search areas include food safety, local and regional food systems, and
retail foodservices.
Fresh produce is a food that may have the presence of pathogens
it is a raw agricultural product that grows in the soil after all and
it may have been treated with chemicals used to improve production
and control for harmful insects. However, there is far greater danger
to overall health in not eating fruits and vegetables than in consuming
them. Most folks enjoy fresh produce particularly when they grow
it themselves or visit with the producer, Strohbehn said.
Whether the produce came from the garden, the farmers market
or the grocery store, consumers should take some precautions, Stroh-
behn said. Namely, wash your hands and the product before eating
it, even if it has a peel.
Strohbehn suggests washing produce under running water and
draining it, rather than washing it in a container of water give it a
shower rather than a bath. This increases the likelihood of washing
away potential contaminants. Also, make sure that food contact sur-
faces, such as cutting boards, colanders or countertops, are clean and
sanitary so that contaminants wont be introduced to the produce.
The recent cyclospora outbreak has some people wondering
whether prepackaged produce should be washed. In July the Iowa
Department of Public Health, in cooperation with the Iowa Depart-
ment of Inspections and Appeals, local public health ofcials, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug
Administration, determined that a pre-packaged salad mixture was
the source of Iowas cyclospora outbreak. Cyclospora is a parasite
that is transferred to food through water, soil or humans who are in-
fected by the parasite.
The bagged lettuce implicated in the recent cyclospora outbreak
has worked through the food supply, Strohbehn noted. But with any
packaged produce, rst check whether the label says ready to eat.
Not all bagged salads are washed sufciently to earn this label.
It is not recommended that consumers wash ready-to-eat pre-
washed bagged greens again, Strohbehn said. Rewashing washed
product labeled as ready to eat may pose more risks due to the pos-
sibility of recontamination.
Other action steps consumers can take include making good pro-
duce selection decisions, Strohbehn said. If buying at a farmers mar-
ket or from local sources, ask the growers if they have taken an on-
farm food safety workshop; look for a certicate posted at their stand
documenting that they have completed this type of training. National
certication programs do not guarantee safe produce, but food safety
education indicates the person has knowledge on safe food handling.
At the grocery store, look for good quality produce no mold, bruis-
es or shriveling.
Fresh Vegetable Guide, PM 2034, identies quality factors and
handling practices. The publication is available for free download
from the Extension Online Store, www.extension.iastate.edu/store.
For more information on food safety, contact an ISU Extension
and Outreach nutrition and health specialist, http://www.extension.
iastate.edu/humansciences/staff-nutrition-health.
Eat fresh produce,
but handle it safely
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE
is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Mount Ayr and
Diagonal Community School Districts in the County of Ringgold,
State of Iowa, that the regular election in and for said School
Districts will be held Tuesday, the 10th day of September, 2013.
Positions to be filled are shown on the sample ballot accompanying
this publication.
PUBLIC NOTICE
is also given to the qualified electors of the Southwestern
Community College (Merged Area XIV), in the Counties of Adair,
Adams, Taylor, Montgomery, Ringgold, Decatur, Clarke, Union,
Madison, Lucas, Pottawattamie, Wayne and Page, all in the State of
Iowa, that the regular election in and for said District will be held
Tuesday, the 10th day of September, 2013. Positions to be filled and
any Public Measures are shown on the sample ballot accompanying
this publication.
Polls will be open from 12 oclock noon until 8:00 p.m. at the
following location:
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Mount Ayr Community School District:
Ringgold County Courthouse Lobby
Diagonal Community School District:
Diagonal Community Building
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those listed above. (Chapter 49.3 and 49.11, Code of Iowa)
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to vote at the election.
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please contact the county auditors office at the telephone number or
email address listed below. Electors with any disability that need an
accommodation to participate in this election should contact the
Ringgold County Election Office at telephone number 641-464-3239
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Maloy
Joan Jackson 785-2210
August 19 - Sunday lunch
guests of Wendell and Joan Jack-
son were Erin, Charyti, Earl, Logan
and Isabelle Jackson of Maryville,
MO and Curt Jackson of Maloy.
Saturday the Tyler Henson
family enjoyed Arts in The Park
in Grant City, MO. Tanner Parman
sang a solo during the event.
Dick, Joyce and Payton Weehler
returned Thursday from spending a
few days in Saint Louis, MO. They
took in some of the sites there in-
cluding two Cardinals baseball
games.
Craig and Kathi Braby visited
with friends in the home of Jeremy
and Tori Larsen Friday evening.
Several in the community
spent time at the Iowa State Fair.
The Mobley family was there for
11 days taking in the sites. Gracie
celebrated her 12th birthday there.
She was able to take in her rst
concert while at the fair. Maddie
Mobley also attended a concert
there.
The Tyler Henson family was at
the fair Thursday and Friday. Kev-
in, Melanie, Wyatt and Hannah
Jackson were there Friday through
Sunday.
Wyatt Jackson, along with
friends Lew Knapp, Ethan McGill
and Trevor Anderson, created a
video called Hidden Sniper for
the lm festival at the state fair.
The judges were impressed with
their use of appropriate props, lo-
cations and special effects. They
stated that the boys were ahead of
their time with the amount of dif-
culty and such. After the judging
the boys had a chance to take a tour
of KCWI.
The Joe Warin family enjoyed
camping with friends at the state
fair with the Cleareld Lions Club.
They helped with the shuttle bus-
es.
Richard and Carole Davison
spent some days at the fair.
Robert Davison competed in the
tractor pull Wednesday at the fair.
He placed third. Former Maloy
resident, Cody Shay, also pulled at
the fair. Curt Jackson attended the
pulls that day.
Joan Jackson attended grave-
side services Tuesday for former
classmate Roger Horne. Before the
services Joan and Ann Ferguson
enjoyed lunch together.
Katelyn Warin volunteered with
the Iowa Beef Council at the fair.
She was recognized during the 4-H
Parade of Champions as being a
recipient of the Iowa Junior Beef
Breeds Association Scholarship.
Middle school orientation was
held Thursday evening. Students
accompanied by their parents who
attended were Hannah Jackson,
Amber Davison, Paige Lynch and
Emma Mobley. Laura Davison and
Maddie Mobley helped with the
tech squad that night.
Jensen Stewart spent a few days
visiting with family and friends
before she heads back to college.
She will be a student at University
of Northern Iowa this fall.
Friday and Saturday Robert
and Laura Davison went to tractor
pulls in Wisner, NE.
Megan Warin showed her Sim-
mental heifer during the 4-H breed-
ing beef show. She won her class.
She also received a purple ribbon,
which qualied her for the cham-
pionship drive in showmanship for
grades seven and eight.
Saturday the Henson family at-
tended the Blockton reunion.
Thursday evening the Neil
Weehlers and Kevin Jacksons at-
tended the football parents night.
Tanner Parman started Little
Tiger football camp in Grant City,
MO Saturday.
Mount Ayr Health
Care Center
Activities Staff
August 19 - Summer is winding
down and the Iowa State Fair has
came and gone. Although residents
didnt get to go to the Iowa State
Fair, there were several activities
about the fair this past week.
The weather has been gorgeous
and several residents took advan-
tage of it by going out to enjoy it.
Doris South enjoyed going out for
a ride and to eat with Kay Pratt.
Shirley McAlexander went out
with her folks, Ken and Virginia
McAlexander. Ruth Angus went
out with Marie Still. Maxine Wer-
ner enjoyed an outing with Nancy
and Race Kelly. Larry Campbell
enjoyed a pickup ride with his son,
Curtis Campbell.
Those who had lunch guests
this week were Georgia Kinney
who had Becky Fletchall as her
lunch guest and Ada Stanley who
enjoyed guest, Susan Stanley. Bev
Moore had a picnic lunch on the
patio with family members Vera
Moore, Korbie and Kade Mu-
noz, Mallory Keeney and Gentry,
Bailey, Blexley and Jack Burton.
Sylvia Hall had lunch with her
daughter, Phyllis Sickels. Larry
Campbell enjoyed having lunch
with Curtis Campbell.
Staff at Mount Ayr Health Care
and Maple Ridge Assisted Living
would like to extend sympathy to
the family and friends of Ed King.
Ed was a special person and will
be sadly missed by all whose lives
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Continued on page 13
From late-August through La-
bor Day, city, county and state po-
lice will be out in force as part of
the annual nationwide Drive So-
ber or Get Pulled Over crackdown
on drunk driving. The crackdown,
which will include high-visibility
enforcement throughout Iowa, will
run from August 26 through Sep-
tember 8.
The effective nationwide drunk
driving crackdown will include
high-visibility enforcement and
will be supported by national paid
advertising, creating a compre-
hensive campaign to curb drunk
driving in August and through the
Labor Day holiday weekend. Iowa
ranks second as having the lowest
number of alcohol related fatalities
in the nation.
While it is illegal to drive drunk
(having a blood alcohol concen-
tration of .08 or higher) in all 50
states, far too many people across
the nation get behind the wheel af-
ter consuming too much alcohol.
The latest statistics from the Na-
tional Highway Trafc Safety Ad-
ministration underscore the serious
Trafc crackdown
coming August 26 -
September 8
nature of the nations continuing
drunk driving epidemic.
Every year, about one third
of all motor vehicle trafc deaths
involve one or more drunk driv-
ers or motorcycle operators, said
Colonel David Garrison Chief
of the Iowa State Patrol. In 2011
9,878 people died across the nation
in crashes involving drunk drivers.
That is approximately one drunken
driving fatality every 53 minutes.
During last years Labor Day
holiday, there were no reported
alcohol-related fatalities; however,
there were four fatalities.
Research has shown that high-
visibility enforcement like the
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
campaign reduces drunken driving
fatalities by as much as 20 percent.
By joining this nationwide effort,
we will make Iowas roadways
safer for everyone throughout the
Labor Day period, said Colonel
Garrison.
Driving drunk is simply not
worth the risk. So dont take the
chance. Remember, we will be
out in force and we will be watch-
ing, so Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Over, said Colonel Garrison.
For more information, visit the
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
campaign headquarters at www.
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Preserving food by canning in
the oven has been a hot topic this
summer. It seems everyone is
looking for a shortcut to preserve
food at home.
However, oven canning is not
a safe shortcut, according to Barb
Fuller, nutrition and health special-
ist and a master food safety advisor
for Iowa State University Exten-
sion and Outreach.
Many individuals have shared
they have tried, or have heard
about, oven canning, said Fuller.
Just because a jar is sealed doesnt
mean the food inside is safe to
eat. Ive had people say to me- I
havent gotten sick from it. I tell
them they are probably very lucky!
Botulism is a big concern.
Very often, a trusted and well-
meaning friend or relative has
shared information about canning
in the oven as a simple way to can
food. Others have found informa-
tion off the internet promoting it as
a quick and easy method.
Food processed in the oven
will not necessarily be heated hot
enough or long enough to produce
a safe product. Oven regulators
may not be very accurate, and the
hot air in the oven may not circu-
late efciently enough to heat the
food in the jars. In addition, dry
heat penetrates jars very slow-
ly. Canning jars are not designed
for dry heating either.
People spend a great deal of
money, time, and energy canning
food, added Fuller. It is disheart-
ening to tell someone their (im-
properly) canned food could make
someone they love very sick.
Fuller urges everyone to be
sure to only use research-based
methods and tested recipes for safe
home food preservation.
Iowa State University Exten-
sion and Outreach is an excellent
source of this information. Go to
www.store.extension.iastate.edu
for publications and recipes. In the
search box (upper right corner),
enter the name or number of publi-
cation:
Canning Fruits (PM 1043)
Canning Vegetables (PM 1044)
Canning Fruit Spreads (PM
1366)
Canning Pickled Products (PM
1368)
Canning and Freezing Toma-
toes (PM 638)
Canning Meats, Poultry, Wild
Game, and Fish (PM 3021)
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
(PM 1045)
For more information, contact
Barb Fuller at 641-202-1843 or at
bfuller@iastate.edu. You can also
call ISU Extension and Outreachs
AnswerLine at (800) 262-3804 to
talk directly with a home econo-
mist. AnswerLine hours are Mon-
day-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-noon
and from 1-4 p.m..
Extension: Oven
canning unsafe
Extension
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Notice
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Continued on page 14
ORDINANCE NO. 21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF MOUNT AYR,
IOWA, 2007, BY AMENDING
PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO
SERVICE DISCONTINUED AND
LIEN EXEMPTION
Be It Enacted by the city council
of the City of Mount Ayr, Iowa:
SECTION 1. SUBSECTION
MODIFIED. Subsection 2 of Section
92.05 of the Code of Ordinances of
the city of Mount Ayr, Iowa, 2007, is
repealed and the following adopted
in lieu thereof:
2. Notice to Landlords. If the
customer is a tenant, and if the
owner or landlord of the prop-
erty or premises has made a
written request for notice, the
notice of delinquency shall also
be given to the owner or land-
lord. If the customer is a tenant
and requests a change of name
for service under the account,
such request shall be sent to the
owner or landlord of the prop-
erty if the owner or landlord
has made a written request for
notice of any change of name
for service under the account to
the rental property.
SECTION 2. SECTION MOD-
IFIED. Section 92.07 of the code of
Ordinances of the City of Mount Ayr,
Iowa, 2007, is repealed and the fol-
lowing adopted in lieu thereof:
92.07 LIEN EXEMPTION.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84)
1. Water Service Exemption.
The lien for nonpayment shall
not apply to charges for water
service to a residential or com-
mercial rental property where
water service is separately me-
tered and the rates or charges
for the water service are paid
directly to the City by the ten-
ant, if the landlord gives writ-
ten notice to the City that the
property is residential or com-
mercial rental property and
that the tenant is liable for the
rates or charges. The City may
require a deposit not exceed-
ing the usual cost of ninety (90)
days of such services to be paid
to the city. When the tenant
moves from the rental property,
the City shall refund the deposit
if all service charges are paid in
full. The lien exemption does
not apply to delinquent charges
for repairs related to any of the
services.
2. Other Service Exemption.
The lien for nonpayment shall
also not apply to the charges
for any of the services of sewer
systems, storm water drainage
systems, sewage treatment,
solid waste collection, and solid
waste disposal for a residential
rental property where the charge
is paid directly to the City by
the tenant, if the landlord gives
written notice to the City that
the property is residential rental
property and that the tenant is
liable for the rates or charges
for such service. The City may
require a deposit not exceeding
the usual cost of ninety (90)
days of such services to be paid
to the City. When the tenant
moves from the rental property,
the City shall refund the deposit
if all service charges are paid in
full. The lien exemption does
not apply to delinquent charges
for repairs related to any of the
services.
3. Written Notice. The land-
lords written notice shall con-
tain the name of the tenant
responsible for charges, the
address of the residential or
commercial rental property that
the tenant is to occupy and the
date that the occupancy begins.
Upon receipt, the City shall ac-
knowledge the notice and de-
posit. A change in tenant for a
residential rental property shall
require a new written notice
to be given to the City within
thirty (30) business days of the
change in tenant. A change in
tenant for a commercial rental
property shall require a new
written notice to be given to
the city within ten (10) business
days of the change in tenant.
A change in the ownership of
the residential rental property
shall require written notice of
such change to be given to the
city within thirty (30) business
days of the completion of the
change of ownership. A change
in the ownership of the com-
mercial rental property shall
require written notice of such
change to be given to the city
within ten (10) business days of
the completion of the change of
ownership.
IFIED. Section 99.06 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Mount Ayr,
Iowa, 2007, is repealed and the fol-
lowing adopted in lieu thereof:
99.06 LIEN FOR NONPAY-
MENT. Except as provided for in
Section 92.07 of this Code of Or-
dinances, the owner of the prem-
ises served and any lessee or tenant
thereof shall be jointly and severally
liable for sewer service charges to
the premises. Sewer service charges
remaining unpaid and delinquent
shall constitute a lien upon the prem-
ises served and shall be certied by
the clerk to the county treasurer for
collection in the same manner as
property taxes.
IFIED. Section 106.09 of the Code
Mount Ayr Health
Care Center
Activities Staff
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he touched.
The week started off with la-
dies club and the topic was foods
and favorite attractions at the Iowa
State Fair. Many memories were
shared of past fairs group mem-
bers attended. The afternoon ac-
tivity was more fair talk. Foods on
a stick were the main topic. This
year at the fair there were 57 foods
on a stick. Residents enjoyed mini
corn dogs and fried pickles on a
stick after answering trivia ques-
tions about and trying to guess
whats in and how the 57 foods on
a stick are made. Monday evening
bingo was well attended by the
residents. Helpers were callers Jim
and Judy Greene, Harold, Melynda
and Samantha Crawford and guest
Chad Quick. Winners were Max-
ine Werner, Ruth Angus, Donna
Benegas, Darlene Minnick, June
Steinman, Elaine McCampbell,
Virginia Albers, Dorothy Sobotka,
Earl Brand, Shirley McAlexander,
Lorene Triggs, Marvin Morse,
Chad Quick and Marie Campbell.
Phyllis Faubion won blackout.
Tuesday was a day where sum-
mer stories were told from the
Good Old Days and Reminisce
magazines. Exercises and devo-
tions also were enjoyed. Several
took advantage of the beautiful
weather and sat outside on the pa-
tio while others played Skip-Bo
or dominoes. Bible study this af-
ternoon was with Pastor and Mrs.
Charles Hawkins.
Spelling and trivia started out
Wednesday for residents followed
that with exercises. Church, as
always, was well attended that
morning. Scott Marcum lead the
church services while Camille
Jackson played the piano. Resi-
dents and guest enjoyed the popu-
lar game bingo for the second time
this week. Caller was Dorothy
Hughes and helping were Harold
Crawford, Samantha Crawford,
Phyllis Sickels and Corwin Carr.
Guest players were Chad and Re-
becca Quick, Joy Roberts and Jean
Gilliland and grandkids, Anne and
Will Newton. Winners were Betty
Ruby, Dorothy Main, Katherine
Adams, Donna Benegas, Maxine
Werner, Marvin Morse, Sylvia
Hall, Chad Quick, Rebecca Quick,
Will Newton and Corwin Carr.
Thursday was the day for pam-
pering with nail and hair care.
Residents do like getting their
nails done and the ladies love it
when they get their hair styled.
The morning was wrapped up with
exercises and devotions. The after-
noon brought more state fair talk.
Julie England shared fair talk with
residents as she was at the fair this
past week at the 4-H cattle show.
She also showed the Butter Cow
security shirt that she bought from
the fair. Another fair food was
tasted at this time as all enjoyed
eating funnels cakes that Deanna
and Julie made.
More fair fun for Friday was
enjoyed. It started off with cow
chip throwing, fair trivia, sharing
fair camping stories and then call-
ing contests. Wayne Bohn got up
and demonstrated his hog calling
skills. From there everyone showed
off their calling skills. Not only
hogs were called but also chickens,
cows, supper calling and kid call-
ing. Morning activities ended with
exercises and devotions. Afternoon
brought the Community Singers.
This was very well attended as res-
idents and their guests love music.
Friday afternoon ended with the
Methodist ladies joining residents
for a discussion of the rst day of
school over coffee and refresh-
ments. Things have sure changed
since they all went to school.
Residents remember taking only
a Big Chief Tablet and one pen-
cil to school with them. They also
remember the long walks to and
from school each day.
Sunday school was taught by
Rhonda Brand Sunday.
Guests this week were Pat
Teply and Missy the dog with Ger-
ald Gardner; James Ruby and Lois
Grace with Betty Ruby; Joy Rob-
erts, Faith Shinkle and Rusty Fau-
bion with Phyllis Faubion; Judy
Doolittle and Donna Stark with
Loreen Reed; Pete Lesan and Phyl-
lis Sickels with Sylvia Hall; Dave
Adams, Rod and Vicki Adams,
Grace Johnson and Kelli Adams,
all of Colorado, Rhonda Cooper of
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Church Obituarties Public Notices
Ringgold County
Supervisors
Proceedings
Mount Ayr
City Council
Proceedings
Obituaries
Church Notes
Mount Ayr Larger Parish
United Methodist Churches
Pastor Skip Rushing
Redding
9:00 a.m., Worship.
10:00 a.m., Sunday School.
Middle Fork
9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all
ages.
10:00 a.m., Worship.
Mount Ayr
10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Refreshments
and Fellowship.

St. Josephs Catholic Church
100 N. Polk, Mount Ayr
Fr. Dave Polich, Pastor
Saturdays, mass at 5:30 p.m.
St. Patricks Catholic Church
Grand River
FR. David Polich, Pastor
Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m.

United Church of Diagonal
Pastor Ed Shields
9:00 a.m., Sunday school.
10:00 a.m., Church.

Tingley First Christian Church
Al Rusk, Pastor
10:00 a.m., Church school. Mar-
garet Hull, Superintendent.

First Lutheran Church
Mount Ayr - LCMS
Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Watt
Sunday, August 25:
8:00 a.m., Worship.
Free Methodist Church
Charles Weiman, Pastor
11:00 a.m., Worship service.
7:00 p.m., Evening worship.
Wednesday, Family Night Prayer
meeting; F.M.Y., C.L.C., 7 p.m.
Kellerton Assembly of God
Church
Pastor Barton Shields
6:00 p.m., Sunday evening wor-
ship.
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Adult Bible
study.
Blockton Christian Church
Scott Marcum, Pastor
9:30 a.m., Bible School.
Second and fourth Sundays of each
month, Youth Groups.
First Wednesday of each month,
Church Night.
Tent Chapel
Church of Christ
Richard Reinhardt, Minister
(3 miles south of Blockton, Iowa)
Bible study, 10:00 a.m.
Morning worship, 11:00 a.m.
Watch In Search of the Lords
Way - 7 a.m., Sunday on Ch. 17;
KDSM Dish 259, 6:30 a.m. or Direct
TV 364, 6:30 a.m.
Sundays, 6:30 p.m., evening ser-
vices.
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Bible
study.
Regular Baptist Church
Mount Ayr
464-3293 (Church)
Pastor Seth Denney
11:00 a.m., Morning worship
service. Nursery available.
6:30 p.m., Evening service.
Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., AWANA;
7 p.m., Midweek Bible study and
prayer. 7 p.m., Youth service.
Hickory Grove
Advent Christian Church
Sherry Wiley, supply pastor

Mount Ayr Assembly of God
Pastor Doug Rohrer
(515-783-7712)
See our facebook page
8:15 - 8:45 a.m., Prayer
9:00 a.m., Sunday school for all
ages.
10:00 a.m., Fellowship.
10:30 a.m., Worship service. Nursery
available. Childrens church.
5:00 p.m. Men of Valor
First Saturday each month, 8 - 11
a.m., Open Closet.
Thursdays: Revolution Youth - Sum-
mer Break.
Wednesdays: Kids Club - Summer
break.

Kellerton
United Methodist Church
Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor
9:30 a.m., Sunday School
Beaconseld
Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Morning Wor-
ship.
No Sunday School.
United Baptist-Presbyterian
Church
2343 State Highway 169
Mount Ayr
Michael Maddy, Pastor
(641-464-2127)
www.ubpchurch.com
Sunday August 18:
10:00 a.m., Church service.
Greeter, Dean Blades; Call to worship,
Deb Larson; Musician, Fay Howie;
Drums, Lew Knapp; Children Sermon,
Sherry Adams; Nursery, Pat Meester;
Message, Pastor Mike Maddy; Snacks,
Diane Maddy.
Monday, August 26:
5:00 p.m., Stretch exercises
Tuesday, August 27:
7:00 a.m, Mens breakfast - UBP
Church.
Wednesday, August 28:
5:00 p.m., Stretch class-UBP
Church
No choir practice during summer.
7:00 p.m., Bible study at Maple
Ridge.
Platte Center Presbyterian Church
Delores Dench, Pastor
10:00 a.m., Fellowship.

First Christian Church
Reverend Chris Conklin
Sunday, August 25:
10:00 a.m., Church.
Thursday Prayer group at 9:30
a.m.

Bank of Christ Outreach and Hope
Center
2nd & Ringgold, Kellerton
Saturday, July 27:
6:00 p.m., Praise and worship
service with cookout following.
Sunday, July 28:
5:00 p.m., Sunday school in church
basement. NO 11 a.m. service.

Wishard Chapel Community
Church
Pastor Bill Armstrong
Women of Wishard (WOW): Every
rst Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Ellston
9:00 a.m., Church services.
10:00 a.m., Sunday school and
Bible study.
United Methodist Women: Every
second Monday at 1:30 p.m.
United Methodist Men: First/third
Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
Youth Group: First/third Wednes-
days, 6:30 p.m.
Second Sunday - potluck; fourth
Sunday - fellowship time.
Website: ellstonumc.org
Tingley
United Methodist Women: Every
Third Wednesday.
Youth Group: Second and Fourth
Sundays, 5 p.m., at Ellston.
Area Bible Fellowship Church
204 North Van Buren, Cleareld
Pastor Ron Christian
Associate Pastor Keith Lorenz
Website: www.areabiblefellow-
ship.org
The Lighthouse Christian Center
Non-Denominational Fellowship
Doug Greene, Pastor
(west 2 miles on Hwy. 2)
5:30 p.m., Mens room/womens
room.
6:00 p.m., Evening worship.
Mondays, 5 p.m., Thin Within
Support Group; 5:30 p.m., Prayer
meeting. 7 p.m., Sowing in Tears
Support Group.
Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., Crew Kids
Club.
Trinity Christian Church
Terry Roberts, Minister
446-8654
(Hwy. 2 West, Decatur)
8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday
morning worship services.
9:30 a.m., Sunday School/all ages.
Wednesday: 7 p.m., Youth/Small
group Bible study. Nursery avail-
able.
The Community of Christ
Tony and Sandy Crandell, Co-pastors
Sunday, August 25:
11:00 a.m., Worship service with
Dewey Clark speaking.

Mount Ayr Restoration Branch
Sherman Phipps, Presiding Elder
Alan Smith, Assistant
Sunday, August 25:
Welcomers: Ron Smith
9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Gordon
Winkler
10:00 a.m., Classes.
11:00 a.m., Worship. Steve Cun-
ningham, presiding; Ed Anderson,
speaking; Pat Bolingbroke, pianist;
Alan Smith, special music.
Custodians: Michael Jordison.
6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at
Steve Smith home.
Wednesday, August 28:
7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Alan
Smith home. Rob Rolfe presiding.
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Kylie Hunter
KYLIE HUNTER
Kylie Hunter, 10, of Afton,
Iowa, passed away Friday, August
16, 2013, at her home. Services
will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August
22, 2013, at the Powers Funeral
Home junction of Highways 34
and 25 in Creston. Pastor Tim Al-
len will ofciate. Burial will be at
Saint Edwards Catholic Cemetery
at a later date. Memorials may be
directed to the family for establish-
ing other memorials. Online con-
dolences may be given at www.
powersfh.com.
Kylie Christine Hunter, daugh-
ter of Shane R. Hunter and Don-
na C. (Brown) Hunter, was born
August 31, 2002 in Des Moines.
She was a student at East Union
Schools, having completed the
fourth grade. She was active with
the Spotlight School of Dance.
She loved babies and children and
greatly looked forward to baby-sit-
ting. She also loved camping, boat-
ing, tubing, amusement parks, her
four-wheeler, the golf cart, dolls
and cheerleading. She was known
often as Smilie Kylie.
Survivors include her parents,
Shane and Donna Hunter of Afton,
Iowa; her brother, Skylar Hunter
of Afton, Iowa; her sister, Jalyn
Hunter of Afton, Iowa; grandpar-
ents, Tim (wife Pam) Hunter of Af-
ton, Iowa, Kathy (husband Mike)
Spare of Creston, Iowa and Leah
(husband Neil) Dick of Chariton,
Iowa; great-grandparents, Pat and
Dennise Hunter of Indianola, Iowa,
Dee Ette Davidson of Indianola,
Iowa and Ron and Barb Hoover of
Russell, Iowa.
Kylie was preceded in death
by two great-grandmothers, Sadie
Steele and Marilyn Hunter, and a
great-grandfather, Bill Davidson.
Edwin Wendell King
Edwin Wendell King was born
on July 4, 1920 to Ray L. and Lois
(Remmington) King in Hopkins,
Missouri. He departed this life Fri-
day, August 16, 2013, at Mount Ayr
Health Care in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Edwin attended school in Hop-
kins and graduated in 1938. He
joined the United States Army in
1943 and was in the 150th Bat-
talion, 34th Squadron, stationed in
the Philippines and New Guinea.
When he returned from the service
in 1946, he returned to farming
with his parents.
On October 12, 1946 Edwin
was united in marriage to Luetta
Lorraine Cavin in Atchison, Kan-
sas. They had over 66 years togeth-
er.
Edwin was of the Christian
faith, a member of the Blockton
American Legion, Cleareld Lions
Club and Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by their two sons,
Phillip and wife Myrna of Bedford,
Iowa and Daniel and wife Esther
of Redding, Iowa; grandchildren,
Elicis (David) Rople and Heather
King of Des Moines, Iowa, Syd-
ney King of Lacrosse, Wiscon-
sin, Christopher (Megan) King
of Corning, Iowa and Lacey and
Jennifer King of Redding, Iowa;
great-grandchildren, Benjamin and
Catherine Rople; stepgrandchil-
dren, Cynthia and Charles; sister,
Margaret Florea of Hopkins, Mis-
souri, and nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death
by his parents, Ray and Lois; wife,
Lorraine (May 7, 2013); brother-in-
law, Orlin Florea; nephews, Larry
and Wayne Florea, and niece, Lois
Janell Florea.
Edwin and Lorraine were both
cremated and will be buried to-
gether at the Rose Hill Cemetery in
Blockton, Iowa following a memo-
rial service at a later date.
Arrangements are under the di-
rection of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral
Home in Grant City, Missouri.
August 12, 2013
The Ringgold County Board
of Supervisors met in regular ses-
sion Monday, August 12, 2013. The
meeting was called to order at 9 a.m.
with the following members pres-
ent: Dave Inloes, Royce Dredge and
Kraig Pennington.
A motion was made by Royce
Dredge and seconded by Dave In-
loes to approve the agenda. AYES:
Unanimous. NAYS: None.
A motion was made by Kraig
Pennington and seconded by Royce
Dredge to approve the previous min-
utes. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS:
None.
Assessor Neil Morgan met with
the board to provide updates on the
GIS program, equalization order and
the property tax reform bill.
The approval of the indigent buri-
August 13, 2013
The Kellerton city council held a
regular council meeting August 13,
2013.
Mayor Kristina Nail was in the
chair and the following councilors
were present: Janet Holmes, Kathy
Johnston and Paul Fifer.
Absent: Rodney Holmes and Mat
West.
Motion by Fifer /J. Holmes to ap-
prove July 2013 minutes, nancial
report and August bills. Ayes: Janet
Holmes, Kathy Johnston and Paul
Fifer. Nays: None.
Motion by J. Holmes/Fifer to
adopt Resolution #528, Ringgold
County Mitigation Plan. Roll call
vote: Ayes: Janet Holmes, Kathy
Johnston and Paul Fifer. Nays:
None.
Motion by J. Holmes/Fifer to
adopt Resolution #529, the 2012-
2013 Street Finance Report. Roll
call vote: Ayes: Janet Holmes, Kathy
Johnston and Paul Fifer. Nays:
None.
Water/ Sewer:
Streets: The council told Minnick
is to put all the pea gravel around
the playground equipment including
the slide. Minnick said he borrowed
his father-in-laws tractor with blade
and bucket to move the dirt to the lot
south of city hall and smooth out and
also to haul the pea gravel. Minnick
said he had 4.9 hours on the tractor
and asked about if the city would pay
for use of the tractor. The clerk is to
inquire what one would rent for. The
council discussed the street signs.
Minnick said there are several signs
but some were steel. The ones they
have been buying are aluminum. J.
Holmes questioned why the rock
was not yet on Ringgold Street, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Refuse: The Clerk explained the
city received monies from the county
for recycling. Clerk is to send Divine
Waste a letter advising them that
trash that was emptied from the large
trash dumpster (on West Main Street)
must be disposed of according to the
city ordinance; that the trash bags
on the ground and the iron and other
composite trash on the west side of
the building (on Third Avenue) also
needs to be disposed of according to
city ordinance.
SIPR/Museum: Kathy Still gave
a report on the minutes, nancial and
activities at SIPR. Kathy said Sep-
tember 6, 2013 a tractor club will
ride through Kellerton and stop by
the community center. Everyone is
welcome to come see the tractors.
First Responders/KVFD: No one
present.
Miscellaneous: Kathy Johnston
said they were going to put in a meter
pit. They would like to have it in by
time school starts. Mayor Nail said
Mat West and Terry Munyon were at
the fair the rest of this week.
Motion by Fifer/J. Holmes to ad-
journ at 7:49 p.m.
KRISTINANAIL
Mayor
ATTEST: JUDY DOOLITTLE
Clerk
Alliant, electric, $573.27.
Windstream, phone/Internet/fax,
$147.49.
Judy Doolittle, mileage - SFR
training, $47.30.
CRA, $19.66.
C-Kellerton, IPERS, $46.13.
Farmers Coop, lawn seed, $9.99.
Post ofce, stamps, $87.90.
Carroll Adams, skid loader,
$340.00.
Mount Ayr Record-News, pub-
lishing, $66.94.
Ofce Machines, supplies,
$55.09.
Smith Oil, 17.634 G. gas,
$61.00.
Patrick Greenwood, attorney le-
gal fees, $132.00.
Travis Holmes, mowing,
$425.00.
Frank Dunn, cold patch,
$699.00.
Ringgold County Engineer, grad-
ing/mowing, $412.06.
Ringgold County Treasurer, one-
half sales tax, $897.98.
Trudy Schoonover, meter deposit
return, $100.00.
Waste Management, garbage
contract, $2,007.25.
Stamp Fulllment, box 500,
$286.55.
Iowa One Call, $19.90.
Munyon Plumbing & Heat-
ing, water postage/installed pit,
$610.60.
SIRWA, 607,000 G., $2,428.00.
Mangold Environmental, ve
water routine lead/copper/one-water
THM/HAA, $3,628.00.
Payroll, $1,806.84.
FICA, $613.85.
IPERS, $385.58.
General fund $37,026.66; TFM fund $421.75;
tort fund $5,171.48; Local Option Sale Tax $7,311.58;
county roads fund $6,220.84: street fund $17,072.87;
refuse $1,749.18; wtr. fund $8,957.32; Water fund
$31,440.17; sewer fund $6,656.71; sewer CDs
$62,928.71; water CDs $28,983.53.
al policy has been tabled until county
attorney Clint Spurrier can review
and provide comments.
Engineer Zach Gunsolley met
with the board to provide updates
to secondary roads. Gunsolley vis-
ited with Zeigler about a re-build
program on four motor graters. This
would cost roughly 50 percent of a
new machine at maximum. Zeigler
would then work on a delayed billing
allowing Gunsolley to prepare the
FY2015 budget. No decision will be
made today; the board would like to
discuss this in depth at a later meet-
ing after gathering all of the neces-
sary information.
RESOLUTION RC13137
WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors hereby ap-
proves board chair Dave Inloes to
sign the Partial Self-Funded Medical
Plan for FY2014.
THEREFORE, a motion was
made by Royce Dredge and sec-
onded by Kraig Pennington stating
such.
The vote on the resolution:
AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None.
ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-
tor. Passed and approved August 12,
2013.
RESOLUTION RC13138
WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors hereby ap-
proves claims that were paid on
Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
THEREFORE, a motion was
made by Kraig Pennington and
seconded by Royce Dredge stating
such.
The vote on the resolution:
AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None.
ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-
tor. Passed and approved August 12,
2013.
There was no further business. A
motion was made by Kraig Penning-
ton and seconded by Royce Dredge
to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 p.m.
DAVID INLOES
Chairman
ATTEST: AMANDAWASKE
Ringgold County Auditor
Public
Notice
_________________________________
Continued frompage 13
of Ordinances of the City of Mount
Ayr, Iowa, 2007, is repealed and the
following adopted in lieu thereof:
106.09 LIEN FOR NONPAY-
MENT. Except as provided for in
Section 92.07 of this Code of Or-
dinances, the owner of the prem-
ises served and any lessee or tenant
thereof are jointly and severally lia-
ble for fees for solid waste collection
and disposal. Fees remaining unpaid
and delinquent shall constitute a lien
upon the premises served and shall
be certied by the clerk to the county
treasurer for collection in the same
manner as property taxes.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE. If any section, provision
or part of this ordinance shall be ad-
judged invalid or unconstitutional,
such adjudication shall not affect the
validity of the ordinance as a whole
or any section, provision or part
thereof not adjudged invalid or un-
constitutional.
SECTION 6. WHEN EFFEC-
TIVE. This ordinance shall be in ef-
fect from and after its nal passage,
approval and publication as provided
by law.
Passed by the council on the 19th
day of August, 2013 and approved
this 19th day of August, 2013.
DONALD B. SOLLIDAY
Mayor
ATTEST: PAMELLAPOORE
City clerk
First Reading: August 19, 2013
Second Reading: WAIVED
Third Reading: WAIVED
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1720 Commerce Road (North of GITS MFG.) Creston
C.A.R.E.
500 Opal Street Afton, Iowa 50830
Ph. 641-347-5611
CMAs/Med Manager
10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Now accepting applications for the overnight shift. Must be
dependable, able to work independently, have good written/
oral communication skills. Apply in person.
Clarinda Livestock
Auction, LLC
SPECIAL CATTLE SALES
All Class Cattle Sale
Thursday, August 29
Starting promptly at 11 a.m. on weigh cows and bulls;
noon on feeder cattle.
All native cattle guaranteed fresh from the farm.
CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC
1208 E. Garfield Clarinda, Iowa
Owner: Dan Wood Ph. 712-542-8863
www.clarindalivestock.com
DIVINE WASTE, INC.
Your local residential and commercial waste services provider.
Ph. 641-464-2143
RECYCLING MADE EASY TIP:
As the new school year begins, pay attention to others who
need supplies. If you have extra supplies, sharing is a great
way to show you care about others and the Earth!
House For Sale
207 E. Madison, Mount Ayr
1-story house, 2 bedrooms, bathroom,
kitchen, dining area, living room, family
room, 2-car covered carport with attic
storage, appliances included. Corner lot,
2 blocks from town square.
$65,000
Cleola Geist Estate
Crae Geist, Executor
Ph. 641-344-6196
Donor
Relations
Graceland University has a full-time position available as
Donor Relations in the Institutional Advancement Office on the
Lamoni, Iowa campus. This position is responsible for coor-
dinating donor recognition, planning donor events, preparing
reports and acknowledgment of gifts. This position will work
some evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree plus three years of expe-
rience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with coworkers, the public and Graceland University
constituents.
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and names
of three professional references to: Graceland University,
Human Resources Office, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA
50140 or email:
personnel@graceland.edu
Phone inquiries to 641-784-5174
This full-time position is responsible for the daily care, health, and maintenance of all animals
at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to
providing excellent animal care.
This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas:
animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level
of dependability and a solid work history.
This position offers:
Allnecessarytrainingandcertifcations
Base salary starting at $23,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses
Eligibility to apply for the Manager In Training program after six months employment
Fullbenefts: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flex spending
Paid holidays, sick days and vacation
Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days
Get hired and refer a friend we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!
Sow Farm Technician
Job sites located near Diagonal, Lenox and Thayer
Apply online at www.iowaselect.com,call641-347-5065or
stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.
Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.
CHARLES E. MANUEL
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. BRYAN NOWLIN
303 S. Linden
Lamoni, Iowa
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Call 641-784-6677
OWNERS: Randy and Sandy Gibson
Office 641-784-3323 FAX 641-784-4298
Randy Gibson 641-442-5501
Jason Allen 641-782-0790
Lamoni, Iowa
Next Sale
Thursday, August 22
Sales start at 9:30 a.m.
Expecting 1,500 feeders and 175 bred cows.
BRED COWS TO SELL AT 12:30 P.M.
Jason and Cassy Allen Complete Dispersal: 75
black cows and 25 red Angus cows, 3-aged, bred to
Krebs Angus bulls, calve September 1/60 days.
Dan Heyle Complete Dispersal: Home-raised Angus
cows, 2-7, bred Angus, calve September 10/45 days, top
producing cows with lots of AI influence.
Swartzentruber 6 black 1st calf heifer pairs.
Mount Ayr Community School District
is seeking applicants for
Two Full-Time Special Education Associates
High School/Middle School collaborative
Elementary self-contained classroom
Qualifications: Paraprofessional certificate, com-
pletion of two years of college or Compass test. If you
have any questions, please call Kris Quick, Special
Education Director at 641-464-0515.
Applications and resumes due in the
Superintendents Office by Monday, August 26, 2013, by
3:30 p.m. Send letter of application and resume to:
Mount Ayr Community Schools
Joe Drake
1001 East Columbus
EOE/Affirmative Action
CLIP and SAVE
MADISON COUNTY AUCTION
Winterset, Iowa
Regular Livestock Sale
Every Tuesday Featuring:
Sheep Goats Hogs Cattle
ALL SALES START AT 12:30 P.M.
Tom and DeAnn Christensen
Barn 515-462-2838
Toms Cell 515-729-2711 Home 515-462-1468
To consign cattle or for more information, contact:
BARN: Ph. 712-779-3636
MARK: Ph. 712-779-0169 AL: Ph. 712-779-0168
www.massenalivestock.com
MASSENA LIVESTOCK SALES
Special Cattle Sale and
Customer Appreciation Lunch
Tuesday, August 27, Noon
Serving Lunch 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
McNEILLS TREE SERVICE
Afton
Tree trimming, topping and removal.
Insured Free Estimates
David Ph. 641-344-9052 205 North Boundary Street, Grant City, MO 64456
Ph. 660-254-3592
Located in the heart of Chinatown
Tammy Ueligger, Owner
Call me for your Special Order Ag Parts!
504 N. Cleveland Street
Ph. 641-464-3226 www.rchmtayr.org
We are excited about
our growth
and career opportunities.
We are looking for
the following position:
Registered Nurse Registered Nurse
Acute Care Full-Time Nights Acute Care Full-Time Nights
If interested, please apply to:
Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources
Ringgold County Hospital
504 N. Cleveland Street
Ph. 641-464-3226
or online at rchmtayr.org
E.O.E.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
Were looking for part to full-time,
weekday and possibly weekend, adult help at:
Smith Oil
Highways 2 and 169, Mount Ayr
Stop in or call 641-464-2295.
PRICE REDUCED. WILL SELL, LETS TALK!
Ringgold County acreage with home and outbuildings on 24
acres, more or less, on Highway 169. Includes 3 ponds, good
fence, 3-bedroom ranch home, garage, deck, 40 x 50 dream
shop, horse barn, large stock barn, 2 large storage sheds and
rural water. All buildings new or restored within the last 6
years. Asking $200,000.
Contact: Scott Stutzman
Ph. 712-542-8990 or 712-542-8989
AUCTIONS
AUCTION Auction: Arbor Valley
Lake Development 348+/- acres
Clarke County, IA 7 parcels
September 10, 11:00am Location:
Lakeside Casino 777 Casino Drive
Osceola, IA www.ArborValleyLake.
com Donnie McClellan, Iowa Broker
816-752-8880 Travis Birdsong -
Auctioneer (INCN)
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BUSINESS SERVICES
ADKISSON SAWMILL. Portable
sawmill service. Your place or mine.
Serving the area since 1989. Call
Gerald Adkisson, 712-537-2433.
3-tfn
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SHAHA CONSTRUCTION. Dozer
work. Call Kurt at 641-340-0428.
53-27tp
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PRINTING -- Business cards,
envelopes, letterheads, statements,
business forms, circulars. Competitive
prices. MOUNT AYR RECORD-NEWS,
641-464-2440. 12-tfp
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McNEILLS TREE SERVICE, Afton.
Tree trimming, topping and removal.
David, 641-344-9052. 22-4t
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Floor covering of all kinds, siding and
siding repair, deck sealing and deck
repair. Luke Still 641-344-4918 or
Doug Still 641-464-2423 23-4t
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FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment,
one bath, garage, all appliances
furnished. $555/month plus $555
deposit. Contact April at 641-344-
8910. 13-tfn
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House for rent in Kellerton on Hwy 2.
Three bedroom and one bath, no pets.
$450 a month plus deposit. 515-468-
7088 25-1t
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE: Benton Centennial
Book 1887-1987, Beaconseld, IA
Centennial Dollars 1881-1981 and
Tingley, IACentennial Dollars 1883-
1983. 641-464-3596 25-1t
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FOR SALE: Bach trombone, excellent
condition. 641-344-9365 25-1tp
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HELP WANTED
Drivers: Make $63,000.00 yr or more!
$2,500.00 Driver Referral Bonus &
$1,200.00 Orientation Completion
Bonus! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call
Now: 1-866-325-1584 23-4tp
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Drivers-CDL-A, professional. SIGN
ON BONUS! Local or OTR positions!
excellent wages/benets. Call STS
at 402-533-2030 or 502-278-1132 or
www.stsdrivers.com EOE
24-2tp
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HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER
$6000 Sign On Bonus for new lease
purchase drivers at Hirschbach Motor
Lines. Midwest regional and OTR
positions available. New trucks. Great
miles. 888-514-6005 drive4hml.com
(INCN)
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TanTara Transportation is now hiring
OTR Company Flatbed Drivers and
Owner Operators. Competitive Pay
and Home Time. Call us @ 800-650-
0292 or apply online at www.tantara.
us (INCN)
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DRIVE A REEFER? DRIVE
MAVERICK! MAVERICKS NEW
REEFER DIVISION IS NOW
HIRING IN YOUR AREA!! Exp
drivers or students with Class A-CDL
for training. Brand new equipment, 1st
year average $39k-$47k depending
on experience. Highest mileage pay
in industry plus pay for performance
incentives. All with the best name in
trucking. Must be 21yrs old & hold
Class A-CDL. 1-800-289-1100. www.
drivemaverick.com (INCN)
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Now hiring: CDL-ARegional Drivers
$2500 Sign On Bonus, Great Pay, Full
Benets, and Achievable Bonuses!
Call us now at 1-888-929-3466 or
apply at www.heyl.net (INCN)
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Partners in Excellence OTR Drivers
APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass
passenger policy. 2012 & Newer
equipment. 100% NO touch. Butler
Transport 1-800-528-7825 (INCN)
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Drivers: CDL-A Train and work for
us! Professional, focused CDL training
available. Choose Company Driver,
Owner Operator, Lease Operator or
Lease Trainer. (877)369-7895 www.
CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com
(INCN)
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Get more home time on Transport
Americas regional runs. Great miles,
equipment + extras. Enjoy Transport
Americas great driver experience!
TAdrivers.com or 866-204-0648
(INCN)
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MISCELLANEOUS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
meetings every Thursday at 8 p.m.
at the Neighborhood Center, Mount
Ayr. 47-tfp
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NEED COPIES? Copies up to 11 x 17
inches are available in black ink on
white or colored paper. Reduction and
enlargement also available. MOUNT
AYR RECORD-NEWS. 12-tfp
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MISCELLANEOUS This classied
spot for sale. Advertise your product
or recruit an applicant in over 250
Iowa newspapers! Only $300/week.
Call this paper or 800-227-7636 www.
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RUMMAGE SALES
OUTSIDE SALE: Household items,
dolls, material, quilt batting, lamps
and misc. Thursday, August 22 from
4-7 p.m. and Friday, August 23
all day. 2234 Hwy N 169, second
drive past the hospital emergency
entrance. White house up on hill.
25-1tp
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