August 15, 2013 Mount Ayr Record-News

& 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 direc-
tor Delwyn Showalter. We would
like to get as many people as pos-
sible to participate. This is a great
opportunity to raise funds for ath-
letics without costing our local
supporters one dime.
Showalter thanked the Glen-
denning Motor Company of Mount
Ayr for partnering with the school.
Glendennings will provide
2013 model Chrysler brand vehi-
cles along with dealership person-
nel
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-
ing with them, then they know the
feeling of success.
Simply Voices is a group of
women from the Mount Ayr Unit-
ed Methodist Church with a com-
mon love sharing music. The
group
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Snapshots of Ringgold County
Eagle,
Liberty Bell
adorn
courthouse
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, as carving of an
eagle and the Liberty Bell stand
guard at the southside entrance
to the Ringgold County Court-
house. The carving was done in
2006 by artist Gary Keenan from
local elm tree remnants.
This is the 24th of the photos in
our commemorative series.
The wall mural found in the Forest City post ofce (above) is entitled Evening on the Farm. The mural was
painted by Ringgold county native Orr C. Fisher, the artist also responsible for the Corn Parade mural in
the Mount Ayr post ofce. Commissioned through the Works Progress Administration in the early 1940s, Fisher
was paid $750 each for the two murals.
Most readers of the Mount Ayr
Record-News are familiar with
the history behind the mural that
adorns the east wall in the lobby of
the Mount Ayr post ofce.
Entitled Corn Parade, the
mural was painted in 1941 by
Ringgold county native Orr C.
Fisher on commission from the
Public Works of Art branch of the
Works Progress Administration.
However, some people may not
know Fisher was commissioned to
paint a second post ofce mural,
this one in Forest City.
According to an article by For-
est City historian Riley Lewis that
appeared in the January 9, 2007
edition of the Forest City Sum-
mit newspaper, the story begins in
February 1941 with the construc-
tion of a new post ofce building
in Forest City. The building cost
$70,000 ($5,000 below budget),
and an agreement stated that if the
new building came in at or below
estimates, one percent of the cost
would be donated for decorative
arts for the new building.
Interested in the project, Fisher
Orr C. Fisher
County native painted
two WPA murals in Iowa
talked to the post master and local
residents about their desires for
the artwork, and all agreed a mu-
ral representing a rural scene was
most appropriate.
Fisher then submitted seven
pencil sketches to the Federal
Works Agency, whose ofcials
chose two to be presented to a
committee of local citizens for
their approval.
He then painted the two scenes
and resubmitted them to federal
ofcials, who ultimately chose
the scene entitled Evening on the
Farm to be commissioned for the
post ofce.
Fisher began work on the 5x13-
foot linen mural on August 6,
1941 and completed it by the next
spring. On June 2, 1942 the mural
was glued to the post ofces south
wall.
The mural stayed in its original
condition until 1969 when it was
vandalized with thrown eggs. A
professional cleaner was employed
to restore the damaged mural.
A roof leak in the 1980s caused
some deterioration and chipping,
and this time a professional resto-
ration artist was hired to return it
again to its original condition.
In all, the WPA commissioned
36 murals in 34 post ofces and
libraries in Iowa, and Ringgold
county gures prominently in that
period of American history.
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).
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
Princess Gala ready for performance
During the opening ceremony of the Iowa State Fair on August 9, Iowa State Fair Board Supervisor Gary Slater (far left), Iowa State Fair Board
President Gary McConnell (center), and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds (right) present Gerald Maharry and Dale Juergens of the Cleareld Lions, a
proclamation conrming 50 years of the Cleareld Lions providing shuttle service at the Iowa State Fair. (IOWA STATE FAIR/ STEVE POPE PHOTOGRA-
PHY)
First Things First
Simply Voices
Hardy Family
Beards of a Feather
The Mount Ayr Community ac-
tivities department has announced
it annual Fall Sports Kick-off will
be held Friday, August 23.
The event will feature a cook-
out by the MAC Athletic Boost-
ers, introductions of players and
coaches for the volleyball and
cross country teams as well as per-
formances by the Sparks drill team
and fall cheerleaders. The football
team will also hold its Black/White
scrimmage.
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 taking a test
drive in the 2013 Chrysler Town
Early results for Ringgold county competitors and exhibitors at the
Iowa State Fair have been released.
Horseshoes
Bryson Triggs of Mount Ayr placed fourth in the Open Singles
Class D competition.
Lynda Triggs of Mount Ayr placed fth in Open Singles Class F.
South central Iowa was well represented in the horseshoes com-
petition as Kristy Klejch of Creston won the Iowa State Womens
Championship while Derek Bloodgood of Creston placed second in
the Iowa State Junior Cadets Championship. Deb Hymbaugh of Cres-
ton placed fourth in Open Singles Class E.
4-H exhibitors
A large contingent of Ringgold county 4-H exhibitors have won
ribbons at the State Fair.
Those awarded blue ribbons include Kayla Bentley, Diagonal;
Cauy Bickel, Diagonal; Kirsten Dolecheck (2), Mount Ayr; Madison
Hoseld, Mount Ayr; Jena James, Mount Ayr; Brook Rychnovsky, Di-
agonal; Samantha Schaefer (2), Mount Ayr; Abbey Schafer, Mount
Ayr; Elsie Schafer, Mount Ayr; Katie Sobotka, Diagonal; Hallie Still
(3) Mount Ayr; Taylor Still, Mount Ayr and Cole Wilmes, Mount Ayr.
Red ribbon recipients include Grant Anderson, Ellston; Jabe Bur-
ton (2), Mount Ayr; Samantha Crawford, Mount Ayr; Laura Davison,
Maloy; Madison Hoseld, Mount Ayr; Madison Mobley, Maloy; Tessa
Shields, Mount Ayr;
Taylor Still, Mount Ayr; Chania Vos, Ellston and Hayley Whittington,
Diagonal.
Bringing home white ribbons are Amber Davison, Maloy and Mad-
ison Mobley, Maloy.
Early local state fair
results announced
Sports kick-off is set
for Friday, August 23
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BY LISA WILSON
LOOKING BACK in the Early Files
Hay fever and cars
In searching for a cause to explain the
increase in hay fever incidence in humans,
some scientists have postulated that it might
be the increase in the burning of coal, oil and
other fossil fuels. Humm?
In their defense scientists are allowed, even
encouraged to speculate. In this case their rea-
soning is; the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide
(CO2) has increased in our atmosphere. CO2
traps heat in the atmosphere. The increase in
temperature causes more plants to grow. The
more plants that grow, the more pollen they
produce THUSthe more you drive the more
you sneeze!
We read their speculations in the news-
paper thereforewe think it is true! We tell
our friends, our family, our children, colum-
nists write about it, carnival barkers concoct
miraculous cures for it. It becomes common
knowledge, a celebrity endorses it, when in
fact, no one has ever scientically proven it to
be true.
It is the same scenario that drives the
climate change/global warming controversy,
the alternative medicine controversy, and the
origin of the universe controversy.
I remember a big story when experts
were proclaiming red meat caused colon
cancer. They based their conclusions on this
reasoning: Fact: Americans have more colon
cancer than Japanese, Americans eat more red
meat than Japanese, therefore red meat causes
colon cancer.
Mathematicians are able to calculate the
statistical signicance of a conclusion to an
experiment. It is expressed as the P value. The
lower the number, the more likely the conclu-
sion is valid. When claims are made express-
ing that a product will do what it says on the
label, it must be demonstrated in trials or tests
that are statistically signicant. If the product
is a medicine, dewormer or feed additive, for
instance, it must satisfy the FDAs stringent re-
quirements through repetition, that the product
will do what it claims. Those are the rules true science
adheres to.
Well, obviously, broad proclamations by scientists of
their time have been made since the beginning of curi-
osity. The earth, the sky and the universe offer enough
puzzles to keep us busy forever. They continue, and the
hay fever/fossil fuel speculation is just that, scientists
pondering and dreaming. But this is how miraculous
discoveries are nally made, studied and eventually one
in a million is proven to be true.
Eventually the colon cancer incidence in Americans
vs. Japanese were not shown to be caused by eating
more red meat; there were too many variables. Today
many claim that the lower incidence is related to the
Japanese sh diet high in cod liver oilbut it still
remains conjecture. As for our good scientists proposi-
tion about driving your car as being the cause of hay
fever, how bout this for an alternative theory: In 1970
the world population was 3.7 billion. Today the world
population is 7 billiontwice as many. Humans inhale
oxygen made by plants. Plants inhale CO2 made by
humans. Thus, the blame for hay fever could be the
increased number of people exhaling CO2, which the
plants then absorb causing them to grow and generate
pollen.
This hypothesis allows for other factors such as ath-
letic humans who generate fractionally more CO2 then
sedentary humans, suggesting that jogging, basketball
and playing tennis may be the root cause of hay fever.
Every workout gym would be required to post warnings
declaring, Exercise causes hay fever and pollination!
Breathe with Caution! Ah Choo!
THOUGHTS
& other things
BY ALAN SMITH
Dads Handyman Service
Its been the perfect storm of house selling for two
of our children, and I spent the better part of a week
helping out -- now that thats what I do.
Its too bad I dont have more polished handyman
skills or I could really be helpful.
Daughter Cara has a new job on the faculty at
Missouri State University in Springeld, MO, which
started this week. She will be teaching courses in
Child Life, the job she has had at Childrens Mercy
Hospital in Kansas City, MO, for the past eight years.
She didnt get the job contract ofcially signed until
very late in July so its been a whirlwind to help her
make the transition.
Valle and I spent a day in Springeld looking for
housing earlier in the summer. She was looking for
a place to rent as she has a house in Independence,
MO, that she needs to sell before she can think of
jumping back into home ownership. She has a dog
and that complicates rental.
Her plan had been to be out of her job by August
1 and have a couple of weeks to move to Springeld
and get set up. We didnt nd a place for her to rent,
however, so she is staying with some acquaintances
there until the house she wants to rent opens up
sometime in early September.
Meanwhile she wanted to get her home in Inde-
pendence, MO, on the market.
She started a fence replacement project before she
knew that the job opportunity could come through.
Her dog could easily jump the normal size chain link
fence in her back yard, so she got a friend to build a
cedar privacy fence for her.
The materials have been sitting in her garage for
the past month while other friends have helped her
remove the overgrown chain link fence along her
property lines.
The when I can get to it project has become a
have to have it done now project, so the friend said
she better nd a new builder, and that was one prior-
ity.
The other was to x all the honey-do projects
that have accumulated over the years from painting
to caulking, a door replacement, cleaning and going
through her stuff to see what she would keep and
what she would shed.
The Salvation Army store got three van loads of
accumulation, she packed up what she wasnt going
to need in the rst couple of weeks and stored it in
the basement, and the rest of the house was staged to
try to interest buyers.
She has a Graceland University nursing student
and a Longview Community College student renting
rooms from her, so they had to be told to look for
other places as part of the transition as well.
When I wasnt doing yard work or house work, I
was driving all over Independence, MO picking up
items that were needed. Im still trying to nd the
window well covers that will t her window wells.
Hopefully well be able to nd something on line
that will do the trick. The major lumber yards and
hardware stores in her area couldnt match them.
Nathan and his wife Julie are selling their home
in Independence, MO, and purchasing a new home
in Kansas City, MO closer to Julies new Montes-
sori teaching job. That leaves Nathan with about
the same commute time. They found an older
home in the Brookside area that has been updated.
They have been in the home selling process for
some time, so theyve kept their home in showing
condition. The neighbors property was a problem,
however.
Through a long space of inattention, a jungle
had grown up on the side of the house that faces
Nathan and Julies property and they had received
comments from lookers about how their house was
nice, but the neighbors property wasnt kept up.
Nathan decided to see if the neighbor, who has
physical problems, would allow him to take on the
task of trying to spruce up the neighbors yard.
When he got a yes, I joined Nathan and his
brother-in-law David to tackle the job. It was a
big job. We trimmed what could be trimmed and
hack sawed down what could be hack sawed. We
overlled a pickup with the growth.
The neighbor hauled the long mornings worth
of effort away and is working to spruce up the yard
a bit after Nathans volunteer efforts to clean up
the neighborhood.
So with the help of family and friends, big
progress was made on spifng up the properties
to help encourage a sale. Both of the children are
victims of the housing slump after purchasing their
homes before the housing bubble burst. Now we
just have to wait for the right person with the right
nancing to come along.
Very quickly we hope. And with offers so they
dont have too hard of a lesson on the housing
market vagaries.
At the end of the month it will be time to help
Nathan and Julie move into their new home. Their
furniture has been waiting in a moving pod after
they moved out when their home was sold.
Then it will be time to help Cara move into a home
she is hoping to ofcially have rented early in
September as well.
Looks like dads handyman service will be
operating for a bit yet. Then maybe I need to think
about getting to the list around my own home.
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Fifty Years Ago
(From the Mount Ayr Record-
News, Thursday, August 8, 1963.)
Newly elected ofcers of the
Legion and Auxiliary were installed
Monday night of last week during
the regular meeting of the county or-
ganizations held in Ellston. Ofcers
of the Auxiliary, as installed by Mrs.
Dick Bolton, are Mrs. Floyd Collier
of Ellston, president; Mrs. LaVerne
Klejch of Diagonal, vice president,
and Mrs. Wilma Stewart of Ellston,
secretary-treasurer. Legion ofcers
installed by Lyle Dulany are Ed
Reynolds of Ellston, commander;
Francis Walters of Ellston, adjutant,
and Billy Breckenridge of Tingley,
nance chairman.
To date, several Ringgold county
men have entered livestock in the
open class of the Iowa State Fair to
be held August 16-25. In the swine
division, Merritt Triggs & Son will
exhibit 15 Poland China boars, three
of which will be in the market class;
Marvin Triggs will show 16 Spotted
Poland China boars and two market
barrows, and J. W. Triggs & Sons
have entered 14 Spotted Poland
China boars in competition. Three
Guernseys will be shown by Craig
Riggs of Tingley and Bob Lynch of
Maloy has entered a carcass steer.
Doyle Weedas entries include 13
head of Hampshire sheep.
David Barker, winner of the
Ringgold county soil conservation
speech contest conducted May 10, in
Mount Ayr, continued his winning
ways in the Region Nine contest
Thursday in Clarinda. David was
awarded a top prize of $25 by the
Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Com-
pany of Grinnell for his speech on
the subject, How Soil and Water
Conservation Affects My Future. A
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barker
of Benton and a 1963 graduate of the
Mount Ayr Community high school,
David had been enrolled in F.F.A.
classes for the past four years, where
he received his training in speech. He
received his Iowa Farmer Degree in
April. He has enrolled at Iowa State
University in Ames for the 1963-64
term.
Edwin Poore has joined the
faculty of the University of Mani-
toba, Winnipeg, Canada and on
July 15, assumed his duties in the
research division of the agriculture
economics department. Prior to
going to Canada, Mr. Poore, a son
of Mrs. C. E. Saltzman of Tingley
and the late Alvin Poore, attended
the University of Minnesota in Saint
Paul, from where he will receive a
masters degree in the near future.
He was joined July 28 by Mrs. Poore,
the former Mary Margaret Hood
of Mount Ayr, and their daughter,
Elizabeth.
Harold Humbert of the Delphos
vicinity, suffered broken bones
midway between the knee and
ankle of his left leg Tuesday morn-
ing about 8 a.m. when his saddle
mare slipped and fell with him. Mr.
Humbert, assisted by F. B. Maloy,
Clyde Mackey and Gary Son, was
rounding up cattle to be sold at the
Mount Ayr Livestock Market when
the accident happened.
A quartet, composed of Marjorie
Payton, Cathy Burchett, Joy Jackson
and Jane Sissel of Kellerton, will
compete August 20 at 1:30 p.m.
in the 1963 Iowa State Fair Talent
championships.
Buss Carson, internationally
known cowboy, will bring his Holly-
wood Golden Horses Stuntcapade to
Mount Ayr this (Thursday) evening
as the opening entertainment attrac-
tion of the Ringgold County Fair.
Births reported at Ringgold
County Hospital this week were a
daughter, born August 2, to Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Chitty of Grant City,
MO; a son, born August 2, to Mr.
and Mrs. Richard L. Drake of Mount
Ayr; a daughter, born August 4, to
Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Newman
of Redding; a son, born August 4, to
Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Staats
of Red Oak; a son, born August 6, to
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Black, Jr. of
Lamoni, and a son, born August 6, to
Mr. and Mrs. James Dean Lawrence
of Blockton.
Obituaries were Ollie Ferne
Swett Reynolds, Emma Ona Rush
Elliott and Verbal Eugene Morey.
Twenty-ve Years Ago
(From the Mount Ayr Re-
cord-News, Thursday, August 18,
1988.)
Blockton went all out to cel-
ebrate its 100th birthday over the
weekend and as many as 11,000
people joined the community of 275
in the fun.
Finishing touches were being
done on the project to widen and
repave Highway 2 and 169 through
Mount Ayr this week. Asphalt sur-
face has been laid, curb and guttering
built and a good deal of drainage
work done along the sides of the
highway. With the completion of
work there and bridge work along
Highway 2 west of Mount Ayr,
Highway 2 will have a new surface
and width from county border to
border.
After retail sale jumps in two
quarters in 1986 which ere higher
than many surrounding counties,
Ringgold county retail sales slipped
during the quarters ending in June
and September 1987 -- just about
a year ago. Retail sales in Ring-
gold county during the quarter
which ended June 1987 totaled
$4,158,575, down 3.9 percent from
the $4,328,086 rung up in the same
quarter of 1986. The county retail
sales total for the quarter ending
September 1987 totaled $4,267,331,
down six tenths of a percent from
the $4,294,833 in the same period
of 1986.
For Ringgold Countians view-
ing the Iowa State Fair Singers, at
the 1988 fair August 18-28 in Des
Moines, the spotlight may be on a
hometown boy, Sean Thomas,
who will be a senior at Mount Ayr
Community high school.. Thomas is
one of 21 young men and women on
the Coors Stage who will be sing-
ing and dancing their way though a
45-minute, free, presentation given
at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. each day of the
fair.
Over 100 guests joined in giving
the new pastor of the Mount Ayr First
Baptist Church a warm welcome
August 7 as Rev. Carmen Lampe
was installed.
Seven Mount Ayr Community
high school cheerleaders will be
participating in the rst Spirit Plus
Service Cheerleading Competition
to be held this Saturday, August 20,
at Coke Plaza on the Iowa State Fair-
grounds in Des Moines. Instructors
Joen Brown and Linda Wiley will
be accompanying the following to
Des Moines -- Melissa Clark, Amy
Peters, Andrea Mekus, Saye Adli,
Jill Taylor, Jody Shields and Jenny
Shields.
Births reported this week were
a daughter, born August 11, to Mr.
and Mrs. Ted Still of Mount Ayr;
a son, born August 14, to Mr. and
Mrs. Steve Graham of Benton, and
a son, born August 16, to Mr. and
Mrs. Pat Walsh of Mount Ayr.
The obituary in this weeks issue
was Anna Robinson Havely.
Ten Years Ago
(From the Mount Ayr Record-
News, Thursday, August 7, 2003.)
A new water tank like that used
for steam engines when they plied
the tracks through Mount Ayr years
ago is a new feature of the Restored
Depot park in Mount Ayr. Bob
Sickels headed up an effort to add
another authentic aspect to the park
area.
The newly remodeled ofces for
Ringgold County Extension were
shown during an open house, which
also celebrated the 100th birthday of
4-H in Mount Ayr Thursday. Tours
of the building, remodeled through
the efforts of the construction
Technology classes at Mount Ayr
Community high school and other
helpers, were given and refresh-
ments served.
A Mount Ayr man was killed in
a tractor accident on a farm eld on
his parentsfarm northwest of Mount
Ayr Thursday evening. Curtis Dean
Eason, 45, was operating a Farmall
tractor pushing on a tree which had
been damaged by a windstorm.
When the Iowa State Fair opens
today (Thursday) in Des Moines,
Ringgold county will again be rep-
resented in many ways. Along the
way, many 4-H and FFA members
will participate, there will be people
active in open exhibit competitions
and county residents will take part
in many other ways as well. Ring-
gold county fair queen Danielle
Newton took part in the state fair
parade Wednesday night and will be
a participant in the state fair queen
contest. This year the county will
also send along the county Cowgirl
Queen Lacey Meester and the county
Cowgirl Junior Queen Kelsey
Meester for sate competition.
Matthew Weeda, 17, of Mount
Ayr, who was riding with the Regis-
ters Annual Great Bike Ride Across
Iowa when it came through Mount
Ayr, stopped at Joe Rouths yard
on Shellway Drive to visit with his
great-grandfather, Floy Drake, 94,
who was with the Clearview Home
residents watching when the RAG-
BRAI riders came into town.
Results from the 2003 Sum-
mer Iowa Games, held July 18-20
and July 25-27 in Ames, now are
available. Chris Kinney of Redding
competed in the Archry-3D category
and placed third. Sharon Kinney,
also of Redding, competed in the
Archery-3D cub division for ages
nine through 12 and placed third.
Obituaries in this weeks issue
were Curtis Dean Eason, Cleo Paul
Hacker, Lyle Sharp and Lawrence
Linton Swank.
-nel volunteering their time to an-
swer any questions.
We enjoy working with the
schools and are looking forward to
the opportunity to support kids,
said Paul Glendenning of Glen-
dennig Motor Company. Drive
for the Kids fundraisers are a lot
of fun. Everyone works together to
help the kids.
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. Raider merchandise
will also be for sale throughout the
evening.
A student dance in the east park-
ing lot sponsored by the volleyball
team will conclude the evenings
activities.
group formed through casual con-
versation 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 enjoyed singing for various
churches in Iowa and have sung
for the worship 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 sister-
hood that includes Cheryl Taylor,
Donna Elliott, Katie Still, Sally
Young, Nancy Roe, Debbie Can-
non, Brenda Woody, Marilyn
Saville and Teresa 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!
More on Princess Gala
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Courthouse
News & Notes
New and Pre-Owned
Sales and Service
Ph. 641-464-3241 or 800-280-1079
Used Sales
Ph. 641-464-2025
or 800-333-7994
Highway 2 East Mount Ayr
WEBSITE: www.glendenningmotor.net
or www.glendenningmtr.com
2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Crew Cab SLE 4 x 4 Z71, SLE
preferred package, rear park
assist.
2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1,
leather, navigation, power rear
lift gate, 4-cylinder.
2013 Buick LaCrosse, White
Diamond tricoat, leather, mem-
ory seats, touch-screen radio,
premium 2 package.
2013 Buick Encore, AWD, 30
mpg., 1.4L 4-cylinder, XM
radio.
2013 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, navi-
gation, DVD entertainment,
leather, 20 Chrome wheels,
sun roof.
NEW
NEW
USED INVENTORY
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie
Crew Cab, leather, 5.7L V8
Hemi, 8.4 touch screen navi-
gation, remote start.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited, leather, 8.4 touch
screen navigation, satellite radio,
8-speed automatic, 20 wheels.
2013 Chrysler 200 Limited,
leather, Sirius satellite radio,
UConnect voice command, flex
fuel.
2013 Dodge Charger SXT,
AWD, 8.4 touch screen navi-
gation, back-up camera, sun
roof, sport appearance package.
2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Quad Cab, 20 aluminum
chrome-clad wheels, 6-speed
automatic, cloth, 5.7L V8 Hemi.
2011 Buick Lucerne CXL,
White Diamond tricoat, leather,
loaded, 29,000 miles.
2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ,
leather, 35 mpg., 17,000 miles.
2009 Chevy Silverado Ext.
Cab 1500, cloth, local trade,
47,000 miles.
2013 Chevy Imapla LTZ,
leather, heated seats, XM radio,
power seats, 30 mpg., 18,000
miles.
2011 Chevy Traverse 2 LT,
leather, DVD entertainment, sun
roof, bucket second row seats,
back-up camera, 28,000 miles.
DONT MISS OUR RIDE AND DRIVE EVENT
Friday, August 23 5 to 8 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Mount Ayr Community High School
Chrysler will donate $10 to the MACS Atheltic Department for everyone who comes and takes a test drive.
and
FUND-RAISER
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
of Lucky Lanes Bowling Alley.
All donations will go toward the
Lucky Lanes Endowment Fund.
There will be music by
a wandering minstrel
VENDORS NEEDED FOR:
Produce Baked Goods
Flowers Plants Crafts
Located at West Main and Washington, Tingley, IA
the northwest corner by the old Presbyterian Church.
Questions: Call 641-344-8326 or 360-799-3678
Wanda Hosfield
Broker-Owner
Cell: 641-344-4802
200 West South Street
Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
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
MARRIAGES
Brian Keith Ghafari-Naraghi of
Kansas City, MO and Danny Leroy
Tipton of Kansas City, MO. Married
August 1st, 2013. Date marriage
led August 1st, 2013.
SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR AND
TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS
August 1 - August 8, 2013
Martin James Tirrell, West
Des Moines, $92.00, speeding 1-5
m.p.h. over the speed limit.
Jake Edward Ricker, Mount
Ayr, $92.00, speeding 1-5 m.p.h.
over the speed limit.
Kevin Kyle Ritchie, Bedford,
$114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h.
Dalton Lee Thompson, Albany,
$114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over
the speed limit.
Jonathan Jay Chumbley, Mount
Ayr, $127.50, failure to maintain
safety belts.
Cassidy McAtee, Mount Ayr,
$127.50, failure to maintain safety
belt.
Charles David Conklin, Shan-
non City, $402.50, violation, nan-
cial liability coverage.
Charles David Conklin, Shan-
non City, $200.00, failure to obey
stop or yield sign.
Edward Blake Denham, South
Bend, IN, $114.00 speeding 6-10
m.p.h. over the speed limit.
Wade Jay Adams, Osceola,
$195.00, failure to transfer title.
Jennifer Lynn Main, Mount
Ayr, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h.
James Richard Morris, Osceola,
$330.00, no Iowa fuel permit.
Brian Carroll Still, Kellerton,
$127.50, failure to maintain safety
belts.
FROM RINGGOLD COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT
August 5 - A trial information
was led in district court charging
Richard Martin Seela with posses-
sion of a controlled substance, third
offense.
Bond set previously at $4,000.00
continues and a preliminary hearing
was cancelled. Seela is ordered to
appear for arraignment on Monday,
August 26, 2013 at the Ringgold
county courthouse.
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 1st - August 7th, 2013
Thursday, August 1
3:44 a.m., question about serv-
ing time (CO)
6:42 a.m., cows out (CO)
11:11 a.m., stolen items need to
speak with ofcer (CO)
11:36 a.m., animal complaint,
dogs (CO)
12:31 p.m., needing a phone
number (CO)
2:00 p.m., information on in-
mate (CO)
2:40 p.m., needing to speak
with sheriff (OC)
2:59 p.m., dog complaint (MA)
3:27 p.m., hay bail re (MA)
4:48 p.m., stolen items (MO)
5:03 p.m., van with no plates
(MA)
5:25 p.m., suspicious ve-
hicle talking to a child (MA)
5:54 p.m., REC power outage
(CO)
6:58 p.m., caller inquiring how
to leave message for an inmate
(CO)
7:27 p.m., 911 call, caller didnt
have a complaint (CO)
8:40 p.m., found red angus calf
(MA)
8:55 p.m., domestic complaint,
husband just drove by (TI)
11:40 p.m., information about
vehicle along the road (DI)
11:55 p.m., 911 call, ambulance
and law enforcement requested
(TI)
Friday, August 2
1:40 a.m., Decatur county call-
ing for deputy (OC)
9:01 a.m., call for deputy (OC)
12:11 p.m., Union county call-
ing (OC)
2:15 p.m., animal complaint
(DI)
2:37 p.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (OC)
tion (OC)
tion (OC)
6:24 p.m., REC call (OC)
7:12 p.m., need to speak to of-
cer (MA)
mate (OC)
10:30 p.m., needing ofcer to
come to her house (MA)
Saturday, August 3
5:43 a.m., deputy checking in
(MA)
7:45 a.m., call for jail (OC)
10:00 a.m., call about visitation
(OC)
11:41 a.m., civil call (OC)
crossing state lines in vehicle with
no plate (CO)
1:27 p.m., information for pris-
oner (OC)
oner (OC)
2:57 p.m., REC power out call
(CO)
stolen car (OC)
oner (OC)
3:57 p.m., accident (MA)
5:19 p.m., family arranging to
get medication for inmate (OC)
6:21 p.m., 911 call, Taylor
county domestic problem (CO)
6:27 p.m., dogs running loose,
one black and one tan (MA)
6:50 p.m., Decatur county
bringing prisoner (OC)
9:38 p.m., intoxicated person
walking by (MA)
Sunday, August 4
(CO)
8:02 a.m., dog call (CO)
8:16 a.m., magistrate needed in
Decatur county (OC)
9:19 a.m., 911 call, no one
there
(MA)
9:34 a.m., call for dispatch
(OC)
(OC)
10:23 a.m., call about impound-
ed car (MA)
11:30 a.m., civil call (OC)
11:47 a.m., civil call (TI)
11:53 a.m., civil call (TI)
1:09 p.m., dog complaint, the
same two dogs (MA)
1:15 p.m., caller inquiring about
nes and warrants (OC)
1:38 p.m., domestic, ghting
over dogs (MA)
1:48 p.m., regular line acciden-
tal call (CO)
2:47 p.m., caller with address
information for ofcer (TI)
3:18 p.m., Decatur county re-
garding inmate information (OC)
3:54 p.m., 911 call, reporting
erratic driver (CO)
4:34 p.m., information for of-
cer (TI)
mate bond (OC)
8:20 p.m., needing information
about inmate (OC)
9:24 p.m., caller with informa-
tion about inmate (OC)
9:30 p.m., needing ofcers as-
sistance (CO)
Monday, August 5
7:11 a.m., call for REC for lo-
cate (SV)
7:50 a.m., caller setting up visit
with inmate (OC)
8:05 a.m., dog call (DE)
8:07 a.m., individual checking
in (OC)
9:04 a.m., caller setting up visi-
tation (OC)
9:19 a.m., chief deputy check-
ing in (MA)
10:01 a.m., call for jailer (MA)
12:01 p.m., jail/inmate infor-
mation (OC)
12:16 p.m., complaint (MA)
2:06 p.m., call for deputy (MA)
3:43 p.m., civil (OC)
4:20 p.m., call for jail (MA)
5:16 p.m., SOR out of county
(OC)
5:26 p.m., jail visit (OC)
7:08 p.m., ofcer call back re-
quested (MA)
7:27 p.m., 911 call (DE)
20:20 p.m., reporting rude
drunk woman on square (MA)
10:27 p.m., horse in road (OC)
11:14 p.m., requesting ofcer
return phone call (KE)
Tuesday, August 6
2:16 a.m., 911 call, need ambu-
lance (TI)
8:40 a.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (OC)
9:22 a.m., call for jailer (MA)
9:51 a.m., jail/inmate informa-
tion (KE)
2:17 p.m., call about inmate
(OC)
2:27 p.m., COA calling (MA)
tion (KE)
2:59 p.m., SOR calling for civil
clerk (OC)
3:37 p.m., need to speak with
ofcer (KE)
4:32 p.m., 911 call (MA)
4:45 p.m., call for deputy (OC)
5:20 p.m., judge calling with
inmate information (OC)
6:33 p.m., call for inmate (OC)
8:08 p.m., 911 call, false alarm
(CO)
8:10 p.m., caller inquiring about
inmate arrest information (CO)
8:40 p.m., several calls about
cattle out (KE)
11:11 p.m., 911 call, domestic
violence (MA)
Wednesday, August 7
2:25 a.m., cable TV out and
loud bang of lighting (MA)
7:22 a.m., alarm (MA)
9:00 a.m., controlled burn
(MA)
(MA)
12:02 p.m., civil call (MA)
12:45 p.m., 911 call (MA)
1:14 p.m., complaint about
neighbor kids (KE)
1:56 p.m., call for deputy (TI)
2:07 p.m., call for sheriff (KE)
2:48 p.m., clerk of court calling
(MA)
4:52 p.m., prowler (DI)
5:55 p.m., missing lab puppy
(MA)
6:23 p.m., re meeting page
(MA)
6:26 p.m., message left for dep-
uty (OC)
8:17 p.m., missing person (OC)
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 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 June birth dates are
reminded to register their motor
vehicles by July 31, 2013. Bring in
the renewal statement received in
the mail so renewals can be quick-
ly 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.
Some new faces will be coming
to county school boards after elec-
tions are held in September.
Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr has three seats up
for election.
Kim Lutrick will run for the di-
rector seat in District 2, replacing
Duane Schafer who has decided
not to seek re-election.
In District 1 Craig Winemiller
has led papers to run for the seat
School board candidates announce
recently vacated by Chris Eaton.
Current board president Rod
Shields will run for re-election in
District 4.
Diagonal
Diagonal has two seats on the
ballot.
Kelly Allee is running to ll
the seat currently held by Phil Ma-
son, who chose not to run for re-
elction.
Board member Amy Herr is
running for re-election.
Cleareld
Cleareld has two seats up for
election.
Patty Parrish has led papers to
seek re-election.
Lance Leonard is seeking the
seat being vacated by Kristen
Leonard, who is not seeking re-
election.
School elections are scheduled
for Tuesday, September 10.
The Ringgold county board
of supervisors met in regular ses-
sion ,Monday, August 12.
County assessor Neil Morgan
updated the supervisors on the
new Global Information System
currently being implemented in
his ofce. The system provides
land use and other information
useful not only to the assessor
but to other county departments
as well. The information is then
used to le required reports to
the state.
The supervisors also ap-
proved the partial self-funded
medical plan with Employee
Benets System, the company
which oversees the plan.
County engineer Zach Gun-
solley was also on hand to pro-
vide the board with updates to
a number of projects in the sec-
ondary roads department.
Supervisors
get update
from assessor
The Mount Ayr Elementary
open house will be on Monday,
August 19.
From 6:15-6:30 p.m. a Wel-
come Back meeting for all stu-
dents and parents will be held in
the elementary gym.
Following the meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. students and par-
ents can meet the teachers and drop
off supplies in their classrooms.
Elementary
open house
set for Monday
Ringgold County Fair queen Taylor Still, 18, of Mount Ayr participates
in the 2013 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley
Stage at the Iowa State Fair on August 10. (IOWA STATE FAIR/ STEVE POPE
PHOTOGRAPHY)
Social
A Great Big Thanks
to my many friends and Kathi, my wife, and kids
Billy Blunck and Annette Swaney and grandsons Brett
and Dylan, who remembered me on my 70th birthday.
Special thank you to all my church friends and family.
You are great. Your thoughtfulness was wonderful.
Bill Blunck
Blockton Booster Club
Friday,
August 16
5:30 p.m.
Blockton City Park
Fish, Baked Beans,
Potato Salad,
Cole Slaw, Homemade
Bread, Dessert
$7 per meal. Kids under 5 eat free!
so much to everyone who remembered me on my
100th birthday. It is great to know I have so many
friends. A very special thank you to my family for the
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Thursday, August 15
Model Railraod Club will meet
at the Depot at 6 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous meet-
ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood
Center, Mount Ayr.
Friday, August 16
Mount Ayr Farmers Market on
south side of the Ringgold county
courthouse lawn from 2:30 to 5:30
p.m.
Blockton Reunion at 4:30
p.m.
Blockton Booster Club sh fry
at 5:30 p.m., at the Blockton City
Park.
23nd Annual Grand River
Lions Club Championship Rodeo
8:00 p.m., mutton bustin at 6:30
p.m.
Saturday, August 17
Blockton Reunion at 7:00
a.m.
Farmers Market in Tingley at
10 a.m.
Southern Iowa Parks & Recre-
ations breakfast for supper at the
Kellerton community center from
5 to 7 p.m.
23nd Annual Grand River
Lions Club Championship Rodeo
8:00 p.m., mutton bustin at 6:30
p.m.
Sunday, August 18
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.
Monday, August 19
Thin Within support group will
meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse.
Ringgold County Hospital
board meets at 5 p.m. in the hos-
pital conference room.
Mount Ayr City Council will
meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Ayr City
Hall.
Jam session at the Mount Ayr
American Legion building from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Chapter CK, P.E.O. will meet
at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens
Activity Center. Hostesses will be
Cheri Dessinger, Joen Brown and
Grace Mosier. Program is BEE
Generous and program presenters
are Donna Stephens and Nancy
Sackett.
Sowing in Tears Support Group
will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light-
house Church, two miles west of
Mount Ayr.
The elementary open house will
start at 6:15pm in the Elementary
Gym.
Tuesday, August 20
Calico Quilters will meet from
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior
Citizens Activity Center, Mount
Ayr.
Wednesday, August 21
$1 sack day every day at the
Ringgold County Neighborhood
Center.
Parenting Plus will meet at 5:15
p.m. at the Neighborhood Center,
Mount Ayr.
There will be a WIC Clinic
at the First Christian Church in
Mount Ayr from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information contact the
MATURA ofce in Creston at
641-782-8431.
The annual meeting of the Ring-
gold County Bowling Association
and fall bowling league organiza-
tion meetings will be held at 6:30
p.m. at Lucky Lanes.
Kellerton Legion and Auxiliary
meeting to be held at 7:30 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.
2013 Haidsiak Reunion
All roads lead to home as the
descendants of John F. and Anna
C. Haidsiak, came to Blockton July
28, 2013 for their annual reunion.
The weather was perfect, the
food superlative and best of all
were the greetings, hugs and
smiles.
Those attending were Lois
Haidsiak, Vera Carson, Annabel
Walkup, Gary an Kristi Hanna,
Kimberly and Ethan, Lisa Crater,
Taylor and Adam, Susan Chestnut,
George and Sherry Haidsiak, Mary
Longe, Carol Dykman, Gary and
Carolyn Williams, Tyler Williams,
Dorothy Sleep, Rodger Dukes,
John and Arlene Hammer, John
David Walkup, Mark J. Williams
and Shonda Motley, Dr. Wayne
and Donna Haidsiak, Barb Brokaw,
Piper and Morgan, Rile Haidsiak,
Buddy and Becky haidsiak, Colton
and Brylee, Dan and Vicki Smith
and Jennifer, Jerry and Kay Miles
and Grace Stephens,
Mike and Mary Walkup, Joe
Walkup, Madison and Isabel, Da-
vid and Jenny Riggle, Blake, Sam
and Kara, Tara McCormick and
Kylee, Diane McBride, Lynn and
Carole Haidsiak, Lee Haidsiak,
Max and Susie Haidsiak, Chey-
enne and Bobbie, Caden Mann,
Chelsea and Clinton Wray, Toni
Jackson, Jamie Hommer, Gunner
and Eli, Mike Coleman, Melissa
Chestnut, Peyton Coleman, Breana
Chestnut, Darin and Ann Schlapia
and Adrian, Josh and Jessie Haid-
siak, Alee and Shad, Ryan Parrot,
Dale and Sharon Walkup, James
Walkup, J.P. and Amy Whittington,
Alaina and Owen, Kelly Raymond
and Taylor Raymond.
George Haidsiak gave beautiful
and heart-warming words of praise
and thanksgiving.
Rodger Dukes won the atten-
dance pool and then generously
gave it back to become the icing
on the cake.
Mike Coleman won You Had
to be Over 21 prize -- a bottle of
Piper Heidsieck champagne.
Donna Haidsiak won the door
prize, a board game Blockton-
oply, featuring family pictures and
scenes and places of Blockton. The
game was designed and created by
the ingenuity of Kristi Hanna and
Lisa Crater., both who are great
promoters and organizers of the
reunion.
A surprise and impromptu early
95th birthday celebration for Vera
Carson was held. Nevertheless, it
was complete with decorated cake,
owers, balloons and hand-crafted
birthday cards made on the spot.
An article written by Jim Wil-
liams concerning memories and
a tribute to his grandmother, Jean
Haidsiak, was read by Annabel
Walkup. It brought tears and laugh-
ter.
The day ended too soon with
the majority leaving but closed
with a small dedicated group play-
ing pitch in remembrance of fa-
thers, grandfathers and uncles.
The next meeting will be July
27, 2014 in the hometown Block-
ton Community Hall.
Reunions
Christina England and Jeremy Sobotka
England, Sobotka to wed September 7
Christina England and Jeremy
Sobotka, both of Diagonal, wish
to announce their engagement
and upcoming marriage.
England is the daughter of
Bill England of Afton and Lois
and Al Ibbotson of Tingley and
the granddaughter of Doris Todd
of Mount Ayr and Marjorie Ib-
botson of Tingley.
Sobotka is the son of Ed So-
botka of Diagonal and Tammy
and Bill Guyer of Red Oak. He is
the grandson of Sharon Sobotka
of Diagonal and Dan and Julaine
Compton of Cleareld.
The couple is planning a Sep-
tember 7 ceremony at the United
Baptist-Presbyterian Church in
Mount Ayr.

Reunions
Those of us who love to read
are faced with the dilemma of so
many books, so little time. We
nd that we cannot keep up with
the newly published books, read
those books we always promised
ourselves we would read or re read
old favorites. In light of todays
events, we can learn from books,
especially the classics, we read in
the past.
For example, since Edward
Snowden, a computer specialist
who worked for both the CIA and
NSA, leaked details of the secret
United States and British govern-
ment mass surveillance programs
to the press, sales of the book,
1984, have skyrocketed. The L
A Times, reports that sales of the
book which conerns a discontented
propagandist working for the Min-
istry of Truth in a time of endless
war are up 5,771 per cent...
Geoge Orwell, a British Demo-
cratic Socialist, wrote this novel
about government surveillance
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and control. In 1984, published
in 1949, the government or Big
Brother, was always watching
you. Orwells other classic, Ani-
mal Farm, published in 1945,
was a satire on dictatorship. The
animals drive out the tyrannical
Farmer Jones and take over Manor
Farm. They attempt to create an
ideal society where their creed is
all animals are equal. Soon the
pigs, the smartest, rise to leader-
ship. They change the rules, es-
pecially the idea of equality, to
benet themselves. In the words of
Napolean the Pig all animals are
equal, but some animals are more
equal than others.
America is a country founded
on the basic premise that all men
are created equal, but the privi-
leges claimed by a few might lead
to the conclusion that those few
believe some Americans are more
equal than others.
New to the library: In large print
ction The Columbus Affair, by
Steve Berry. The basic premise of
this fast paced adventure is that
Christopher Columbus was a Jew,
a converso who converted to Chris-
tianity to escape persecution. Five
hundred years later Columbus re-
mains a man of mystery, historians
have wondered, who was the real
Christopher Columbus? Accounts
of his birth place, parentage, and
education radically conict and
there are no known portraits of
him.
Barnhart Family Reunion 2013
On July 21, 2013, the Barnhart
family reunion gathered at Larrys
Barn in Batavia where senior elder
Clara Agnes (Barnhart) Swihart re-
sides.
This year was exceptional in
that they not only had 54 in at-
tendance but they also had seven
dogs of various shapes and sizes.
Another extraordinary event was
a downpour of much needed rain
that everyone was happy to see.
The children in particular had the
greatest time splashing in mud
puddles and playing on all the rid-
ing toys provided by Larry Wilson.
In 45 years of gathering primar-
ily on the third Sunday in July,
this was the rst rainfall recalled
in the afternoon. However, there
was plenty of time to enjoy the
meal before the rain arrived. Rob-
ert Barnhart (grandson of Clarence
Edward oldest brother of Clara)
provided the noonday prayer.
Those in attendance were Clara
Agnes Swihart, Joyce Perkins
(daughter of Clara), Larry (son of
Clara), Donna Wilson, and Nelson
White, all of Batavia; Claras sons,
Bill and Tony Shields of Faireld
who brought granddaughter Sesa-
lie Shields and friend Brandon
Christofferson;
Teena Roush, daughter of
Clara, of Newton; Paul and Dixie
Mooney and Fred and Mark Cav-
in of Ottumwa; Larry Wilson Jr.,
Mary Hartman, son Daniel Hart-
man and friend Brittany Harris of
Barnes City; Dave, Denise and son
Brandon Beyer of Pella; Robert
Barnhart, wife Shari, sons Bailey
and Boston, Ashley Wilson and
daughter Shelby Jade, Aaron Wil-
son, Roxi and father John Shank of
Oskaloosa;
From southwest Iowa, Elaine
(Barnhart) Bolinger (daughter of
Cliff, brother to Clara) and friend
Mark Cade of Sharpsburg, Sandy
White (daughter of Ralph, younger
brother to Clara), daughter Becky
McAlexander, grandchildren
Braxton Dean and seven-week-old
Kenzington Marie of Deep Water
and Ellston;
Derric and Alayna Wilson and
children Airallynn, Kehtyn, East-
ynn and Emmalynn of Las Vegas,
NV;
Theresa Barnhart (daughter to
Ralph) Radachowsky and husband
John of Danbury, CT; Theresas
daughter Jillian Walker and son
Ryder McCracken of Lincoln, NE;
Sue Clark (granddaughter of
Clarence) and husband Cecil of
New Hampton, MO and Suzanne
Wedgworth and children Joshua,
Casey, Rowdey and Tryton Tucker
of Kansas City, KS.
Schlapia Reunion
The family of Owen and Madge
Schlapia gathered at the Diagonal
Community Building on Sunday,
August 4, 2013, for a noon meal
and family reunion. Jim Schuberth
gave the blessing before the pot-
luck meal was enjoyed by 71 mem-
bers. The families were all intro-
duced by a member of each family
with updates of those not able to
attend. Marjorie Jessen of Creston,
the only child living of Owen and
Madge Schlapia, was missed as
she was unable to attend but sev-
eral enjoyed visiting with her later
that evening in Creston. Special
guests and the member having the
Schlapia name and longest attend-
ing was Marilyn Schlapia, wife of
Dale Schlapia, who stayed with the
family often in his younger days,
along with her daughter, Meredith
Dredge. Larry Schlapia of Creston
was determined to be the oldest
male of the group and Larry and
Mary Lee Schlapia were thanked
for keeping the Schlapia family re-
union going for so many years be-
fore turning it over to Robert and
Cindy Schlapia of Diagonal this
year.
The most recent additions pres-
ent were also honored. Ashtyn
Schlapia, was recognized as the
youngest girl and her parents,
Chad and Brittany Schlapia, recog-
nized as the most recently married
couple present. Henry Conley was
the youngest boy attending with
his grandmother, Carey Palmer,
and his great-grandparents, Marion
and Sharon Price, also honored as
the longest married couple. Those
attending from the longest distanc-
es were Lauren Schuberth, Jeanie
Rezmer, Tracy, Megan and Cam-
eron Finley with Cameron honored
as the most recently engaged, with
a wedding coming up this fall. El-
lie Davenport was recognized as
the star graduate this year who will
be off to Chicago, IL to attend col-
lege this fall. The rest of the day
was spent visiting, taking pictures,
checking out family history and
lots of reminiscing. Amy Novak
made cotton candy for the kids
which was a big hit. The next re-
union will be August 3, 2014 at the
community building in Diagonal.
Attending this year were:
From Owen Schlapias Family:
brother Floyd and wife Ocie Schla-
pia family: Marilyn Schlapia and
Meredith Dredge, both of Mount
Ayr;
From Leroy and Hazel Schla-
pia Family: Larry and Mary Lee
Schlapia, Aaron Schlapia, Carlon
and LaVon Schlapia of Creston,
Tim Miller, Lindsey Hebard-Mp-
ing and Monica of Greeneld;
From Hugh and Vivian Schla-
pia Family: Franklin and Vonnie
Kinkade of Creston, Mark and
Ruthie Schlapia of Diagonal, Chad
and Brittany Schlapia and Ashtyn
of Maryville, MO, Jason Schlapia
and Jayley of Creston, Justin and
Bobbi Leavitt, Hannah and Cayden
of Belton, MO, Jeanie Rezmer of
Peoria, AZ, Jim and Janis Schu-
berth of Blue Springs, MO, Lauren
Schuberth, Gori, Georgia, (country
by Russia), Sam and Joan Woods
and Josh Sawtelle of Cromwell,
Jim and Rosemary Hullinger,
Travis and Judi Shaha, Bryce and
Brock of Mount Ayr, Alvin and
Mary Ann Schlapia of Creston,
Blair and Debbie Jensen, Nathan,
Nicholas and Grace Hoepker of
Clive, Robert and Cindy Schlapia
and Jeremy and Amy Novak, Ja-
cob, Joey and Justin of Diagonal,
Amanda Heck, Kyle and Kayla of
Chelsea and Adam Schlapia and
Wyatt of Mount Ayr;
From Ivan and Wanda Price
Family: Marion and Sharon Price
of Waukee and Carey Palmer and
Henry Conley of Saint Charles;
From Francis and June Schlapia
Family: Tracy Finley and Meagan
of Winnebago, IL and Cameron
Finley of Milan, IL;
From Harry and Patty Schla-
pia Family: Patty Schlapia, Mary
Lynn Baker, Pat Schlapia and John
Schlapia of Creston, Dorothy Dav-
enport and Ellie, Steve and Susie
Biley and Brigette of Des Moines.
Viewers of the Mount Ayr Re-
cord-News website and readers of
the online version of the Record-
News will see some big changes
coming in the next few weeks.
The Record-News is in the pro-
cess of building an entirely new
website that will not only provide
a refreshing visual appearance
but also deliver a variety of user-
friendly features.
One of the features is the addi-
tion of interactive local advertise-
ments. If advertisers choose, their
ads can feature live links to their
websites along with maps showing
their business location.
September 1 is the target date
for when the new website will go
live, and over the coming weeks
we will reveal other attractive fea-
tures the website will provide.
New Record-News
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Big news, its time to have our
very own fair. The fair will be held
held Friday, August 16. People can
nd anything at a fair, so for our
fair everyone needs to take part.
Bring something to exhibit, show
or tell. The more there is, the more
successful the fair. The site even
has our own fair singers to per-
form. Best news, its all held in an
air-conditioned building, No traf-
c and huge crowds to cope with
plus you can eat your roast beef
meal sitting on a chair at a table.
Please call Nancy Jarred at 772-
4499, the site, or 772-4974, home,
to make your reservation. See you
at the fair Friday!
Working at the meal site is never
boring. Theres always something
happening and its always differ-
ent, no matter how many times the
same activity takes place.
Last week was a good example.
Monday music was scheduled. It
was a different group altogether
that came and performed. Marge
Werner accompanied at the piano
for Vern Brown, Harold Brown,
Pauline Murphy and Dave Patch.
They sure were enjoyed by those
present.
Next Monday, August 19, the
Community Singers from Lenox,
Cleareld and surrounding areas,
will be present to entertain. The
program starts at 11:00 a.m.
Several visitors and guests were
present Monday to get the week off
to a good beginning.
Nancy Jarred had some grand-
children that forgot to show up for-
Grandchild Day. They showed up
Monday to make up for missing.
Guests included grandson, Tyler
Jarred and special friends of the
family, Hanna and Tristan Ackley.
Jeff Brown dropped in to have
lunch with his dad, Harold Brown,
Tuesday twelve band members
were present to perform. The site is
so lucky to have these folks. They
include accompanist, Carmene
James and members Vern Brown,
Pauline Murphy, Doris Overholser,
Iona Triggs, Rose James, Evelyn
Sickels, Mary Jane Narigon, Har-
old Brown, Norma Webb and Dave
and Marge Patch.
Fresh fruit was on the menu
Tuesday. All the cantaloupe was
donated by the James Novak fam-
ily. It was enjoyed.
Several attended Rick Wil-
liams funeral held at Powers Fu-
neral Home in Afton. His mother,
Karen Williams brought a lovely
peace lily to the meal site for folks
to enjoy.
What a day Friday started out to
be! Upon arriving at the site, site
manager, Nancy Jarred, discovered
a note stuck on the door from her
cook, Cheryl Roach, informing her
she wouldnt be in today as she
was sick. Not a time to panic. A
phone call to the Burghers, Gary
and Dorothy, along with our faith-
ful couple, George and Naomi
Hoseld and many other helpful
hands saved the day. God bless our
volunteers, they are the life blood
that keeps this site going.
Friday wouldnt be Friday
without our Friday Singers. This
past Friday was no exception. An
even dozen members showed up
to entertain. The group included
accompanist, Darlene Morgan,
director, Mary Jane Narigon, Pau-
line Murphy, Bonnie Manders,
Iona Triggs, Harold Brown, Marge
Werner, Norma Webb, Don and
Darlene Wimmer and Dave and
Marge Patch,
Lloyd and Kay Drake hosted
their monthly dance at the com-
munity building Friday evening.
Friends of the Drakes, Ken and
Phyllis Robinson of Prescott, and
Lloyd and Muriel Johnson joined
them for dinner at the meal site and
then all set up the building after-
wards for the dance that evening.
Marge Werner enjoyed having
her daughter, Jeannette Buell as
her guest at the meal site Friday.
Jeannette is spending a few days
here visiting her mother. Marge
Werner shared a lovely stalk of
naked lady lily with the site
Friday, while Wilmina Jennings
shared a couple beautiful roses she
grew.
Several have thoughtfully been
sharing their fresh garden produce
with one another and the site.
Hope you state fair goers are
having a good time or have had a
good time.
Supper guests Wednesday of
Bob and Lucy Ricker were Brent,
Martha, Joe and Jake Ricker.
Matt Swank and Katie McGary
and LeaAnn were weekend guests
of Mike and Malinda Swank.
Mike Swank, Karla Larson and
Jarred, Richard Swank and Kelly
Richie were visitors last week of
Junior and Mary Swank.
Junior and Mary Swank vis-
ited Saturday morning with Matt
Swank, Katie McGary and LeaAnn
in the Mike Swank residence.
Saturday evening, Mary Gep-
ner, Mike Gepner, AJ and Jake
went to Breakfast for Supper at
the Waubonsie Building.
Mary Gepner, AJ and Jake
went to the Princess Theater Sat-
urday evening to see the movie,
Turbo.
Supper guests Saturday evening
of Don and Joan Stringham were
Matt Swank and Katie McGary
and LeaAnn and Mike and Malin-
da Swank. All helped Mike Swank
celebrate his birthday anniversary.
Mitchel Swank was a Sunday
breakfast guest of Don and Joan
Stringham.
AJ and Jake Gepner were Sun-
day lunch guests of Mary Gepner.
Beverly Straight was a Sunday
visitor of Ann Baker.
Sunday visitors of Joan and
Don Stringham were Matt Swank,
Katie McGary and LeaAnn, Ma-
linda Swank and Mary Jane Gar-
rett.
Nancy Saville of Creston was
a Sunday supper guest of Wallace
and Patty Sobotka.
Assisting Kenneth and Vir-
ginia McAlexander celebrate his
85th birthday on Tuesday were
Eugene and Esther McAlexander,
Shirley McAlexander of Mt. Ayr,
Larry and Cathy McAlexander of
Traynor, granddaughters Hannah
and Ella, and Pat McAlexander.
The Hynek familys Pump-
town band performed at the Mis-
souri State Fair at Sedalia, MO,
over the weekend.
Eugene and Esther McAlex-
anders grandchildren have had a
good year at county fairs, the Iowa
State Fair in Des Moines, and the
Missouri State Fair in Sedalia,
MO.
Dick Jackson was guest speaker
at the Beaconseld United Method-
ist Church, Sunday, August 11th.
Michelle Mohler of Lamoni
visited with her mother, Dorine
Jones.
Get well wishes are sent to Jim
Smith, who endured a farm ac-
cident, being pinned between two
pickups and suffering a compound
fracture to his leg. He is recover-
ing in Methodist Hospital in Des
Moines.
Jack and Phyllis Manning, and
daughters Linda and Janet Man-
ning, met an old friend on Satur-
day, Glen Hager, and all enjoyed
lunch at the Applebees restaurant
on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.
Before retiring, Glen was the direc-
tor of music at Immanuel United
Methodist Church in Des Moines,
where the Manning family were
members. He was the organist,
choir director of four choirs, and
assisted in the youth programs.
Monday, Phyllis Manning met
with her friend JoAnn Sandquist of
Johnston, IA,. They had lunch and
did lots of visiting to catch up.
Activities Staff
Clearview Home
Blockton
Mary Kay Loutzenhiser
641-788-2450
August 12 The Iowa State
Fair is well under way and resi-
dents will still be able to enjoy
great things of the fair. This week
they will learn a bit more about the
Blue Ribbon Foundation and enjoy
a sno cone one day.
This morning, (Thursday), tres-
idents will get to relax with a foot
soak on the north drive at 9:30 a.m.
In the afternoon, they will get into
the swing of school and play Back-
to-School Jingo at 2:00 p.m.
Next Monday, residents can test
their skills with a math and a spell-
ing bee at 9:30 a.m. Some have
stated they are nervous, just like
they were when they were kids.
The Community Singers will
be in on Monday at 1:45 p.m. to
entertain. The residents look for-
ward to their music.
Condolences go out to the fam-
ily of Cleta Force. Cleta was a
special person that had a special
place in everyones heart. She goes
back a long way with many of the
staff at Clearview. Thoughts and
prayers go out to her family. She
will be missed.
Monday, Kathi and Sommer
loaded the trolley with a group of
residents and went to the Ringgold
County Senior Center in Mount
Ayr. They met other residents and
tenants from Mount Ayr Health
Care and Maple Ridge Estates.
The group enjoyed cherry cheese-
cake and mufns while discussing
their mothers and grandmothers
and favorite foods made when they
were kids. After lunch, they played
a game of boxball. Everyone re-
ceived a mini bag of M&Ms for
their treat.
In honor of National Smore
Day on August 10, Liz made smore
bars for everyone to enjoy for cof-
fee club on Tuesday. Carmene
James was in to play the piano for
music in the morning while Peggy
Wagenknecht led the singing with
Guests of Lynn King over the
weekend were Charlene, Caleb
and Matthias Ballantyne, Calebs
friend, Christian and daughter, Sa-
vannah.
Lynn King hosted a 40th birth-
day party for Kerra Drake on Sat-
urday evening.
Jerry and Karen Kemery, Jer-
ry and Judy King and David and
Mary Kay Loutzenhiser attended
the wedding reception of Craig
and Samantha Peters on Saturday
evening in Clarinda.
The Blockton Reunion will
be August 17 and 18th. Starting
Friday night at 5:30 there will be
a sh fry in the park unless it is
raining and then it will be moved
to the Community Building. The
sh fry meal will cost $7.00 with
kids 5 and under free. Music by
the Laplanders will start at 7:30.
Saturday the food stand will open
at 7:00 to serve breakfast from 9
a.m. 7 p.m. Inatables will be
provided for children to enjoy. A
$5 wrist band will allow children
to use the inatables all day. At
10:30 there will be a Kiddie Pa-
rade. Any children wanting to be
in this can meet at the Christian
Church at 9:30. Becca Henson will
have things children can wear in
the parade if they dont have any-
thing. Order of events following
the parade: 11:00 pedal pull, 12:00
tractor pull, 1:00 kids games, 2:00
greased pig chase,3:00 pet show,
3:30 variety show with a hat show
to follow. For the hat show: bring
a new hat, old hat, fancy hat, silly
hat, work hat but NO CAPS! Hats
can be modeled and talked about
if you wish or information may
be printed on a card. Roque tour-
naments also be will be going on.
Brooke Turner will start at 7:00
and Bingo will start at 8:00. As you
can see there will be something for
everyone so come enjoy the fun.
Remember:TGIF: Thank God
Im Forgiven!
August 11 - Sunday - Its a beau-
tiful day, for August, the weather is
sure cooler than youd expect for
this time of year. Not very many
in church this morning, but quite
a few kids. Karla Lyddons Chil-
drens Moment was about light and
she had some light sticks for them
from the 4th of July. Its amaz-
ing how things work. I also had a
little lesson, a craft and some light
sticks, but they were so old they
didnt work.
Wednesday, August 7 was
the State Fair Parade, with the
Cleareld Lions as the Grand
Marshals. Dale Juergens, Dale
Cooper and Jerry Maharry rode in
a convertible at the very beginning
and Ken Stephens had his Allis
Chalmer tractor and a shuttle
bus like the originals. The three
guys were the only men left of
the original Lions Club members
when the shuttle service started.
I remember going up to the fair
and leaving Marcy with Gaylans
mom, Margaretta, for the day.
Marcy wasnt a year old. We went
up to the Lions campsite to visit
and look around. It was the second
year of the shuttle. We found Ivan
Longfellow and visited with him
and a few others. I didnt know
too many from Cleareld. Our
now crowded to the fullest is so
different. There were about twenty
campsites and most of them were
pickups or grain trucks (small)
with tarps over them and tarps
stretched out on poles to make a
patio to cook and sit around. There
were tents for the kids. Now nearly
everyone has 36 campers and I
heard there was a 41 one; changes
changes! We are getting a lot of
attention in our 50th year.
At coffee with the girls, Jerry
Maharry was there and he had his
Ipod with a video of the opening
ceremony to show. We had a good
crowd and enjoyed the video.
We didnt take our camper up
this year; things just didnt work
out. The operation can sure run
without us; we will let the younger
ones take over. Marcy is going up
on Monday, taking Jace and Ra-
chel and asked me to go along. I
guess I will; it will be fun to watch
Coffee With
The Girls
News from Cleareld
Linda Bell
the kids see the fair.
Isabelle Trost passed away Fri-
day. There will be a lot of people
that would have gone to her funer-
al but are at the fair. She was a fun
lady.
Closing this week with: Never
swap your integrity for money,
power or fame.
From the coffee table, Linda B.
the help of Ermil Hainline on gui-
tar. It was delightful. Liz called
bingo and Sommer passed prizes
in the afternoon. Bingo winners
were: Donnie Johnston, Henry
Peterson, Shorty Swanson, Gerata
Scott, Shorty Umbarger, Thelma
Grimes and Roxie Trullinger.
JR Miller had several guests
from Benton in to visit on his birth-
day. They sat outside and enjoyed
a snack and visited. Later, JR en-
joyed a home cooked meal at Joan
Harveys home for his birthday.
Kathi read the Mount Ayr Re-
cord-News and Diagonal Prog-
ress to residents after exercises on
Thursday. Afterwards, they went
to the south lobby to play a game
of UNO. Two tables were busy
with the game and had a lot of fun.
Sommer took the UNO cards to
the Special Care Unit to play with
a group of residents there. Special
music was held in the dining room
in the afternoon. The wife of a past
resident played the piano and sang
along with the music.
Liz opened the general store
Friday morning with the help of
Trey Fooken. He was the ofcial
sacker of the goods. Liz called
bingo while volunteer, Kelly Kern
passed prizes. Bingo winners were
Betty Sharp, Joan Hill, Minnie
Breckenridge, Thelma Grimes,
Rose Hunt, Roxie Trullinger,
Berniece Hoffman, Henry Peter-
son, and Oleeta Scott.
Saturday, Kathi was in to play
the monthly highrollers. Several
double 6s were rolled. Going out
rst were Marilyn Richards and
Anita Hayworth. Joining the game
was Rose Hunts sister from Ames.
Everyone enjoyed the company
and the game.
Ellen Powell was in to lead
Sunday School. She played the
piano as well. Cyndi Sobotka and
Don Solliday, of the First Chris-
tian Church, were in for commu-
nion in the afternoon.
Roxie Trullinger was out to a
wedding for a granddaughter in
Audubon on Saturday. Lois Anne
Sobotka also enjoyed a day out on
Saturday.
Visitors last week were Kay
Sickels with Vera Daughton; Leo
and Thelma Miller with Ray Mill-
er; Melanie Morgan and Michael
Corkish of Kalispell, MT and Al-
lison Norris with Mildred Beymer;
Shirley Erikson with Don Strange;
Pat Braby with Bill Rusk; Jacque
Klein with Colleen Greenman;
Lori Tull and Florence Bishop
with Lawrence Bishop; Rich and
Peggy Hunt with Rose Hunt; Den-
nis Davis of Farield GA with
Milo Jones; Connie Leech with
Rose Hunt; Joyce England with
Lois Anne Sobokta; Janis Taylor
with Anna Linkey; Nancy Green-
berg with Carmeta Shields; Jean
Schlapia with Rose Hunt; Peggy
Skarda with Minnie Breckenridge;
Mike and Jean Ann Taylor with
Anna Linkey; Lyla Miller and Sue
Rahn and Lindsay with Ray Mill-
er; Marla Lacina and Alex Gilbert
with Laura Osborn; Lilly, Marlene
and Cassie Osborn with Laura Os-
born; Jen Tull and Blake Butler
with Pam Larsen; Harold Craw-
ford, Bill Andrews, Bob Andrews,
Randall Andrews, John Campbell,
and John Rychonosky with JR
Miller; John Walkup and Roger
Dukes with Vera Carson; Penny
Hymbaugh with Doc and Mary
Lou Pennebaker; Julie Lowman
and Britt, Kaydence and Bob with
Don Lowman and Doc and Mary
Lou Pennebaker; David and Quita
Koehler with Twilla Lininger;
Haylee Gillam of Creston, Jennifer
Russell of Mercer, MO, Gavin Gil-
lam of Creston, and Kathy Butler
with Pam Larsen; Margie Perkins
of Grimes and Doris Todd and
Leola Dolecheck and Deanna Darr
with Mildred Peterson; Doris Todd
with Shirley Martin; John and Lesa
Darrah with Berneice Hoffman;
Gary Pennebaker of Chaska, MN
with Mary Lou and Doc Pennebak-
er; Joan Harvey, Judy Mercer and
Sandy Mercer with JR Miller; and
Louise Frost with JR Miller, Joan
Hill and Theola Cameron.
News
Friday - Raspberry
Saturday - Chocolate
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6:15 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome back
in the elementary gym
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meet your
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SPECIAL
EVENT
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
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100 South Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3212
www.whfrench.com
Deb Creveling, Sales
Wm. H. French, Broker
202 S. West Street, Mount Ayr
Very nice 3-bedroom home with 2 full baths,
attached garage, deck, new shingles, no steps, located
close to town.
Show anytime. $68,000.
BY MIKE AVITT
About six weeks ago, Janet
(Barker) Knedler alerted me to a
website containing information
about Harry Liggett, a former
Mount Ayr merchant. The web site
was started by Kathy Gamble, Har-
ry Liggetts granddaughter. Then,
about a month ago, Bobbi Bainum
pointed out an article in the June 26
issue of The Times-Tribune (Grant
City) by Kathy Gamble about her
Mount Ayr family.
After exchanging e-mails with
Kathy, she sent me several pictures
of Harry including this weeks pho-
to. She sent me two interior photos
of the store known as H. H. Wil-
son Company. This 1923 picture
and a 1919 picture showing Harry
and Arthur Liggetts third partner,
Charlie Horne. But the 1919 photo
was of lesser quality so I went with
the 1923 picture.
It all started in 1875 when Harry
and Arthurs father, Thomas Lig-
gett, moved to Mount Ayr and en-
gaged in the grocery trade. Thomas
erected a two-story brick building
on the south side of the Mount Ayr
square in 1891 which he and his
brother John operated as a grocery
store. In 1933, when the building
was occupied by Dean Jacobs, the
building was re-constructed into a
three-story structure after a disas-
trous re. It still stands today.
Meanwhile, a young man from
Lenox named Henry Havelock
Wilson, moved to Mount Ayr in
1879 to begin a long and most suc-
cessful career in the retail business.
He located on the north side of the
square and built a two-story brick
store in 1891. The building still
stands today at 112 West Madison
and was home to Cunning Insur-
ance for several decades.
H. H. Wilson became one of
the most successful merchants in
Ringgold County history, selling
his store to Harry and Arthur Lig-
gett and Charlie Horne on July 1,
1918. The trio chose to keep the H.
H. Wilson Company name due to
the tremendous reputation of Mr.
Snapshots of History
Brothers Harry and Arthur Liggett (left) are seen in their grocery store in 1923.

Wilson. Charles Horne left the
partnership in 1928 when he pur-
chased the C. R. Keating Hardware
business. Horne Hardware lasted
more than 60 years.
Brothers Harry and Arthur Lig-
gett continued with the store until
June 4, 1947 when they sold the
business to Mr. and Mrs. Max
Bliss. Bliss Market lasted only
four months as the store was sold
to Charles Hyde and David Vre-
denburg the rst week of October
1947. The store was then called
Hydes Food Store but we know it
as Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee moved to 107
North Fillmore in 1962 and Hud-
son Food Store occupied the Wil-
son building until the late 1960s
when W. B. Cunning & Company
took up residence in the old H. H.
Wilson Company building.
After the Liggett brothers sold
their store, Harry and his wife Fern
made their way to Lodi, Wiscon-
sin where they operated a lodging
business (I think - Ive misplaced
some of my notes). Arthur and his
wife Mabel went to the Hawaiian
Territory in 1950 to visit their son
and daughter. While there, Arthurs
health suffered and he remained
there until he died May 17, 1955.
Thanks to Kathy Gamble for
the pictures and information.
Hopefully, shell come and visit
her great-grandfathers and grand-
fathers store building someday.
Her website is: ExpatAlien.com.
meavitt@gmail.com
Horticulturists with Iowa State
University Extension and Out-
reach answer questions about lawn
seeding, from what to look for in
a grass seed mix to how frequent-
ly to water a newly seeded area.
Homeowners and gardeners with
lawn questions should contact hor-
ticulturists at Hortline by emailing
hortline@iastate.edu or calling
515-294-3108.
When is the best time to sow
grass seed?
Late summer (mid-August to
mid-September) is the best time
to establish a new lawn from seed
and to overseed existing lawns in
Iowa. Late summer seeding has
several advantages over spring
seeding. The seeds of cool-season
grasses germinate quickly in the
warm soil of late summer. Once
the seeds germinate, the warm
days and cool nights of early fall
promote rapid turfgrass growth.
The growing grass also has less
competition from weeds, as few
weed seeds germinate in fall.
What should I look for when
purchasing a grass seed mix?
When purchasing grass seed,
select a high quality seed mix that
is best adapted to the site. Ken-
tucky bluegrass is the best choice
for sunny areas that receive at least
six hours of direct sun each day.
Choose a seed mix that contains at
least two or three bluegrass culti-
vars. Because Kentucky bluegrass
is slow to establish from seed, pe-
rennial ryegrass is often included
in bluegrass mixes to speed es-
tablishment. The ne-leaf fescues
(creeping red fescue, hard fescue,
chewings fescue, etc.) are the best
grasses for shady locations. In
lawns that contain sun and shade,
select a seed mix that is approxi-
mately 60 percent Kentucky blue-
grass, 30 percent ne-leaf fescue
and 10 percent perennial ryegrass.
Kentucky bluegrass will be the
dominant grass in the sunny areas
while the ne-leaf fescues will
thrive in the shaded portions of the
lawn.
How do I establish a new lawn
from seed?
The rst step in planting a
new lawn is to establish the rough
grade. Remove construction de-
bris, then ll in low spots and level
off high areas. The ground should
slope away from the foundation
of the house, drive and sidewalks.
The rough grading should be done
well in advance of seeding to allow
settling to occur.
To determine soil fertility, con-
duct a soil test. Apply the recom-
mended fertilizer, then incorporate
it into the soil. Where a soil test has
not been made, apply 10 pounds of
10-10-10 or a similar analysis fer-
tilizer per 1,000 square feet and till
it into the soil. The nal step in soil
preparation is hand raking the area.
This is also the last opportunity to
establish the nal grade. Immedi-
ately prior to seeding, apply a start-
er lawn fertilizer. A starter lawn
fertilizer is high in phosphorus.
Apply the seed with a drop-type
seeder or by hand. The basic re-
quirement is uniform distribution
over the area. Sow half the seed in
one direction; the remaining half
Yard and Garden:
Tips on how to
seed your lawn
Extension
News & Notes
Judy Hensley
should be applied at a right angle
to the rst application. After sow-
ing the seed, lightly rake or drag
the area. The seed should be cov-
ered to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
Roll the area lightly to ensure good
contact between the seed and soil.
How do I overseed an existing
lawn?
To reduce the competition from
the established turfgrass, mow the
lawn at a height of one and one-
half to two inches. Successful
overseeding requires good seed-
to-soil contact. Simply throwing
or broadcasting seed over the lawn
typically results in poor seed ger-
mination, as much of the seed rests
on the thatch layer or soil surface.
Core aerators, vertical mowers and
slit seeders can be used to ensure
good seed-to-soil contact.
Core aerators are machines
with hollow metal tubes or tines.
They remove plugs of soil when
run over the lawn. To prepare the
site, go over the lawn three or four
times with the core aerator. When
nished, there should be 20 to 40
holes per square foot. Apply the
seed with a drop seeder. Afterward,
drag the area with a piece of chain
link fence or drag mat to break up
the soil cores and mix the seed into
the soil.
Its also possible to prepare the
site with a vertical mower. When
run over the lawn, the knife-like
blades of the vertical mower slice
through the thatch and penetrate
into the upper 1/4 to inch of soil.
One or two passes should be suf-
cient. Afterwards, remove any
dislodged debris from the lawn.
Sow grass seed over the lawn with
a drop seeder. Work the seed into
the soil by again going over the
site with the vertical mower.
Large areas also can be over-
seeded with a slit seeder. A slit
seeder makes small grooves in the
soil and deposits the seed directly
into the slits.
Core aerators, vertical mow-
ers and slit seeders can be rented
at many garden centers and rental
agencies. If you would rather not
do the work yourself, many pro-
fessional lawn care companies can
overseed your lawn.
How often should I water a
newly seeded area?
After seeding, keep the upper
one inch of soil moist by watering
once or twice a day. With adequate
moisture and warm soil tempera-
tures, the seeds of most turfgrasses
should germinate in two to three
weeks. When the grass seedlings
reach a height of one to two inches,
gradually reduce the frequency of
watering, but water more deeply.
Keep up to date on all the happenings in Ringgold County with the countys
news and advertising source since 1965.
Mount Ayr Record-News Call 641-464-2440
Iowa State University econo-
mists are cautioning farmers to be
prepared for a potential downturn
in the values of commodities and
land.
John Lawrence, director of Ag-
riculture and Natural Resources
Extension and Outreach and asso-
ciate dean for Extension Programs
and Outreach, said four Iowa State
economists give an analysis of the
current state of Iowa agriculture,
in a series of papers on the Ag De-
cision Maker web site (http://www.
extension.iastate.edu/agdm/, under
the Ag Cycles heading).
This analysis is not intended
to be a forecast of annual prices in
the coming months or years. Nor is
it predicting gloom and doom for
agriculture. Rather, it is intended
to help put current economic con-
ditions into a historic context, bet-
ter understand the factors that will
inuence prices and margins in the
future, and help farmers prepare
for whatever direction the market
turns, Lawrence said.
The ISU economists offer ways
for crop and livestock producers
can be ready for the possibility
of economic upheaval after many
years of increasing prices and land
values.
Chad Hart, associate profes-
sor of economics and extension
economist, points out the cycli-
cal nature of commodity markets
and advises farmers to create and
Could downturn in
ag values be ahead?
follow a marketing plan based on
production costs; buy inputs when
making crop sales; move to xed
rate loans to protect against higher
interest rates; and continue to use
risk management programs.
Lee Schulz, assistant professor
and extension livestock economist,
presents the supply and demand
situations for beef cattle and hogs.
Michael Duffy, professor of
ecnomics and extension econo-
mist, reviewed the history of Iowa
farmland values and sees a likely
decline as corn and soybean pric-
es fall, but suggested the decline
wont be as steep as the Farm Cri-
sis of the 1980s.
Dermot Hayes, professor of
economics and Pioneer Chair in
Agribusiness, uses an Iowa State-
developed method to extrapolate
futures prices for ve years into
the future. The worst-case scenario
shows corn prices as low as $4.27
in 2013, $3.85 in 2014, $3.41 in
2015, $3.12 in 2016 and $2.89
in 2017; with soybean values for
the corresponding years at $9.69,
$8.89, $7.85 $7.09 and $6.55.
An analysis of agricultural debt
by Jason Henderson and Nathan
Kaufman, economists at the Fed-
eral Reserve Bank of Kansas City,
is included on the Ag Decision
Maker web site. It refers to previ-
ous articles that deal with cycles in
agricultural and how they have af-
fected farm debt.
Cost share funds are
available to farmers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has announced that
cost share funds are available to help farmers install nutrient reduction
practices. The initial practices that are prioritized for funding this fall
are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrication inhibitor
when applying fertilizer.
The cost share rate for farmers planting cover crops is $25 per acre
and for farmers trying no-till or strip till is $10 per acre. Farmers us-
ing a nitrapyrin nitrication inhibitor when applying fall fertilizer can
receive $3 per acre.
Any farmer not already utilizing these practices can apply for as-
sistance. Farmers are only eligible for cost share on up to 160 acres.
Farmers can contact their local Soil and Water Conservation Dis-
trict ofce to apply.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship re-
ceived $3 million in one-time funding to support statewide science-
based water quality practices. The Department has set aside up to $1.8
million that will be available to support these practices this fall.
The funds can be used over the next ve years and it is anticipated
additional rounds of funding will be available that will include as-
sistance for additional nutrient reduction practices, including buffers,
bioreactors, wetlands, and others listed in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction
Strategy.
County Columns
Saturday, August 24
9 a.m.
912 E. Fillmore, Afton, Iowa
Antique and collector cars and parts, antique gas
engines, antique tractor, farm primitive items, an-
tique furniture and other unusual antique items,
shop equipment and tools and much more.
Marion Austin Estate
Alan Austin, P.R. Ph. 641-344-9111
Fowlkes Realty and Auction Co.
P.O. Box 471, Newman Grove, NE 68758
Ph. 402-447-6113
Email: fowlkes@frontiernet.net
Photos at: www.fowlkesrealtyandauction.com
RETIREMENT FARM
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. sharp
2008 John Deere Premium
7430 MFWD with IVT trans.,
741 self-leveling loader and
grapple bucket, long axles,
duals, weights, quick hitch, 3-
valve hydraulics, 1,000 hours,
SN RCTRP006013.
1999 John Deere 4650
MFWD, power shift trans., 3-
valve hydraulic outlets, quick
hitch, 5,762 hours, duals, com-
plete rebuild of rear end. SN
RW4650P009143.
1986 John Deere 4640, 2-
w.d. power shift trans., 3-
valve hydraulics, duals,
8,888 hours. This tractor has
about 2,000 hours on major
overhaul, quick hitch, duals,
heavy duty John Deere
front-mounted blade. SN
3875 R.
TRACTORS COMBINE AND HEADS
2002 John Deere 9650
STS, 4-w.d., unit, 2,217
engine hours, 1,415 sepa-
rator hours, 2008 625F
hydra flex grain table, 2005
893 corn head, head carts
under both heads and will
sell separately. Combine has
had all updates and has never been rained on. SN
H096505692247. Automatic greaser by Lincoln.
1945 H Farmall tractor.
1953 Super M Farmall Tractor, good rubber.
All John Deere tractors have 18.4R x 42
rubber and sell complete with mounted
duals, weights and equipment as pictured.
TRUCKS WAGONS
2002 Freightliner diesel automatic with KANN 20 alu-
minum box, tarp and hoist, Mercedes motor, 3-door unload.
2003 Freightliner diesel automatic with KANN 20 alu-
minum box, tarp and hoist, CAT motor, 3-door unload.
(2) Parker 4800 Gravity Wagons, 500 bu., tarps and
brakes, truck tires.
Brent 520 Grain Cart, tarp and scales.
(3) Older wooden wagons.
Lowboy hay tailer with truck tires.
2-box seed tender.
Triggs seeder cart with IHC endgate seeder
EQUIPMENT
STOCK TRAILER
1989 3/4 T. Chevrolet
2 w.d. Pickup
1984 GMC Pickup 4 x 4
1979 GMC Pickup
PICKUPS
2005 Wilson 20 aluminum GN trailer used approxi-
mately 7 times like new.
Brandt grain vac, 30.5 hours on unit; 8 x 71 Westfield auger, new flighting hydraulic unit with swing hopper; John Deere 980 30 field cultivator
with new sweep; Case IH 496 25 all-hydraulic disk; IHC 12 Consertill chisel plow; bale carrier; gooseneck 6-bale bale trailer; John Deere No. 54
manure spreader; Gilmour Barbour built steel portable loading chute; Fuerst harrow; John Deere 3-pt. mounted three-bottom plow; John Deere 6
x 18 semi-mounted steerable plow; older grain auger; small grain auger; Bush Hog 3-pt. mounted all-hydraulic all-position 10 blade (2 years
old), used very little; John Deere 8300 grain drill; cattle feeders; Apache creep feeder; 500-gallon diesel barrel with electric pump (always inside);
500-gallon diesel barrel with 12-volt pump, mounted on pickup trailer; Stoberg cattle corral; John Deere rotary hoe, 3-pt. mounted, like new;
GMD801 Kuhn disc mower, 3-pt. mounted, (like new); 50 pieces of oil field pipe approximately 32 long, (2 1/2 and 3 1/2 in size); fencing
materials, hedge posts, etc.; 1,000-gallon plastic water tank; 220-amp electric arc welder; oxyacetylene torch and tanks, complete unit; (2)
galvanized water tanks; John Deere 671 hay rake; 3-pt. mounted calf carrier; bale rings; rubber tires turned for cattle feeders; old platform
scales; sweep auger; some scrap metal; power washer; 9,000-watt portable generator; (2) 32 wooden extension ladders.
GUNS
Small square bales inside (sells as pile) (75) big bales of hay, net wrapped (30
bales alfalfa) (25) big round bales of straight-alfalfa hay this years cutting
HAY
TERMS: Photo ID. Cash or good check. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible in case of accident or theft. All statements make 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
Remington Model 740 3006 rifle, like new.
Remington Model 1100 12-gauge automatic, like new.
MISCELLANEOUS: There will be approximately 5 wagon loads of miscellaneous farm-related items to include
farm shop tools, etc., and also several new parts for Gleaner, John Deere, International and New Holland.
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.
Mount Ayr Health
Care Center
Activities Staff
August 5-11
August is well underway and
so is the Iowa State Fair. Residents
will not be traveling to the fair this
year but will be able to enjoy bits
and pieces of it as many of our
activities this week will be cen-
tered around the Fair.
We plan to enjoy Fair foods,
games and music all related to
the Iowa State Fair. We are also
looking forward to listening to the
Community Singers who will be
with us on Friday beginning at 1:00
p.m. Just after the music, members
from the United Methodist Church
will arrive for coffee with our resi-
dents.
Irene Hogue enjoyed going
out for the day with her son while
Dany Gregg went to a family pot-
luck on Saturday. Dannys birthday
was celebrated at the potluck. Ruth
Angus spent Sunday out with her
daughter, Marie while Sylvia en-
joyed the day out with her daugh-
ter Phyllis. Larry Campbell was
happy to be able to go on a car ride
with his son, Curtis last week. An-
other resident, Gerald Gardner also
enjoyed a car ride last week. Elaine
McCampbell had a good time out
as she went visiting as well as ate
lunch out.
Darlene and Don Bear cel-
ebrated their wedding anniversary
on Saturday. Darlene was a lunch
guest of Don that day. Sunday,
Shirley McAlexander was pleased
to have her parents, Kenneth and
Virginia join her for lunch while
Faith Shinkle enjoyed lunch with
Phyllis Faubion. Linda Wilt and
Curt Campbell enjoyed lunch with
Larry Campbell during the week
also.
Staff and residents would like
to welcome Georgia Kinne to our
home. Georgia is from Mt. Ayr and
a joy to have with us. Please join
us in welcoming her to Mt. Ayr
Health Care Center.
Virginia Albers, Nova Giles,
Dorothy Main and Ruth Angus
made a visit to the Senior Center
to enjoy visiting and refreshments.
The Iowa State Fair was the topic
of discussion. Upon returning sev-
eral enjoyed croquet on the front
lawn.
Bob Hinz was our guest speaker
during Mens Club this past week
as he told the group of his experi-
ence prairie dog hunting. He made
the trip to South Dakota with two
of his sons. He not only told of the
joy of hunting but also happenings
along the way and also of seeing
Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore and a
very interesting small tunnel they
had to drive through to get where
they were to go. We certainly did
enjoy hearing about his trip.
Another interesting speaker last
week was Kate Zimmerman.
Ranger Kate, as she is better
known to us, spoke on Birds of
Prey. Residents listened to the
sound that various birds make as
well as their hunting and nesting
habits. She also had a stuffed Red
Tail Hawk for all to see which was
very interesting. Residents could
feel and get an up close look at
the shape of the beak and the very
sharp talons.
Bingo was fun as residents en-
joyed this game twice last week.
Helping with this event were: Lee
and Shirley Brand; Abby Swan-
son; Phyllis Sickels and Harold
Crawford. Winners included: Dor-
othy Sobotka; Marvin Morse; Earl
Brand; Donna Benegas; Ada Stan-
ley; Maxine Werner; Annabelle
Jones; Vergene Higgins; Kathryn
Adams; Elaine McCampbell; Syl-
via Hall; Nina Poore; June Stein-
man; Alma Harris (guest of Phyllis
Faubion) and Ruth Angus, Dorothy
Main, Abbey Swanson and Phyllis
Faubion who won blackout. Faith
Shinkle and Corwin Karr were also
guest players.
Shopping was done on Wednes-
day morning before church began.
Pastor Mike Maddy was the minis-
ter delivering a wonderful message
while Charlotte Swank played the
piano for singing.
All August birthdays were cele-
brated on Thursday afternoon with
a party hosted by the American
Legion Auxiliary. Marlys McPher-
son provided entertainment which
was a fun sing along before the
ladies served a choice of Rootbeer
or Strawberry oats. Those with
birthdays were: Danny Gregg,
Donald Campbell and Phyllis Fau-
bion. We also celebrated Don and
Darlene Bears anniversary during
the party.
Hillbilly Golf with the help of
Emmy Adams, Dominoes, Skip
Bo, Word Search, Hang Man, Ex-
ercises, Croquet and devotions
were also part of our busy week.
Lanette Shields was our Sunday
school teacher on Sunday morning
along with Charlotte Swank who
played the piano. Communion was
provided by Cyndi Sobotka and
Don Solliday, members of the Fist
Christian Church during the after-
noon.
Welcome visitors over the past
week have been: Curtis Camp-
bell, Osceola, Linda Wilt, Mt. Ayr
and Kevin Campbell with Larry
Campbell; Melissa McAlexander
and boys,Beaconseld with Doro-
thy White and Shirley McAlex-
ander; Philip King, Bedford and
Dan King, Redding with Ed King;
Ethel Campbell, Shannon City and
Marvin and Kathy Goldman, Ches-
tereld, MO with Don Campbell;
Ronnel Schlapia and children, Mt.
Ayr, Linda Shaw, Red Oak and Pat
Teply and Missy, the dog, Diago-
nal with Gerald Gardner; Melanie
and Kendra Ruby, Diagonal, Gen-
try Ruby, Mt. Ayr with Betty Ruby;
Lois Triggs, Jean Gilliland, Lee
and Shirley Brand all of Mt. Ayr
with Earl Brand; Lorrie Haver with
Phyllis Faubion, Wayne Bohn and
Dorothy Main; Dorothy Hughes,
Mt. Ayr with Dorothy Main, Irene
Hogue and Georgia Kinne; Nancy
and Race Kelly, Winterset; Melis-
sa, Elliott, Elijah, Hattie and Noah
Sienburg, Ames with Maxine Wer-
ner; Faith Shinkle, Joy Roberts
and Grace Warin, all Mt. Ayr with
Phyllis Faubion; Larry Hogue, An-
keny, Lyle Hogue, Hateld, MO,
Velma and Jerry Lorenz, Creston
with Irene Hogue; Jeannette Lu-
trick, Vera Moore, Mt. Ayr, Chuck
and Riley Karas, Indianola, Jodi
Angus, Kellerton, Jen Angus,
Amie Estelle, Orange City; and
Cheryl Stuck of Warrensburg, MO
with Bev Moore; Steve Campbell,
Altoona, John and Mary Howell,
Glenwood with Paul and Marie
Campbell and Nina Poore; Kenny
and Virginia McAlexander, Bea-
conseld with Shirley McAlexan-
der; Ellen Powell, Warren Angus,
Marie Still, Amanda Angus, Mt.
Ayr, Amie Estelle, Jen Angus,
Orange City, Jodi Angus, Keller-
ton with Ruth Angus; Leola Ad-
ams, Mt. Ayr with several friends;
Amanda Angus, Mt. Ayr with Lu-
ella Adkisson; Amanda Angus,
Darlene Bear, Mt. Ayr, Jodi Angus,
Kellerton, Jen Angus and Amie Es-
telle, Orange City with Nova Giles
and Don Bear; Darlene Ricker,
Mt. Ayr with many friends; Justin
Adams, Denver, CO, Kelli Ad-
ams, Loveland, CO, Evin Cooper,
Rockford, IL with Kathryn Adams;
Linda Myers, Becky Fletchall, Mt.
Ayr with Georgia Kinne; Judy
Doolittle, Kellerton with Loreen
Reed; Lorraine Link, Mt. Ayr with
Kathryn Chartrand, Phyllis Faubi-
on and Dorothy Main; Terri Main,
Mt. Ayr, Regan Main, Holly Je-
rome, Ellston with Dorothy Main
and Earl Brand and Frank Gunsol-
ley, Diagonal with Wayne Bohn.
Please feel free to stop by and visit
anytime!
Kellerton
Kathryn Still and Jan
Holmes 783-2123
Dont forget the SIPR Break-
fast for Supper on Saturday, Au-
gust 17. We will have our usual full
breakfast menu. Come and enjoy
the good food and visit with old
friends or make some new ones.
Next Tuesday, August 20, will
be the Food Pantry here in Keller-
ton. Kathy and her crew are plan-
ning for it to be at the new building
(The old bank building) on Main
Street, across west from the old
Fugate gas station, instead of at the
Bank of Christ Church basement.
They still have quite a bit of work
to do, but with some good help
and lots of prayers, they are hop-
ing they will be in their new place.
Anyone wanting or needing food
assistance is welcome. The new
facility will be so convenient; all
on one level, and easily accessed.
Our prayers are with you, Kathy.
Myron and Shirley Ingram
hosted the Ingram Reunion Sat-
urday, at the SIPR center in Kel-
lerton. They report 34 were in at-
tendance and all had a good time.
Cyrus and Tamera Rustin were af-
ternoon visitors in the Myron and
Shirley Ingram home on Saturday
afternoon. Glen and Joann Michel-
son of Auburndale, Florida visited
in the Ingram home on Saturday
evening.
Dave, Racinda, Cyan, and Liam
Godbold of Windsor, Colorado;
Randy, Theresa, Nicholas, and El-
eanor Jackson of Des Moines and
Dick and Camille Jackson met in
Kearney, Nebraska for a family
weekend August 2-5. Dick and Ca-
mille Jackson attended the reunion
for the descendants of John August
Goldner held Saturday, August 10,
at the Tingley Community Build-
ing.
Last Saturday, Sandy Campbell
met Linda Foland in Lamoni and
attended Patty Barnes 90th birth-
day party. On Monday, Sandy had
a pleasant surprise, Geraldine Ste-
phensons daughters, Gayle Giles
and Connie Wambold stopped in to
see her as they were going through
Kellerton. They had a very good
visit. Vickie Jackson stopped by on
Saturday, as she had been to Leon
attending an old classmate (David
Greenes) Memorial Service. San-
dy and Vickie had a good visit.
Judy Doolittle went to the
State Fair with Kay Doolittle and
Rod and Debbie Holmes on Fri-
day. Penni Hewlett of Iowa City
came Friday night and spent the
weekend. Wyatt Hewlett of Mur-
ray, Aryanna and Ahnika Hewlett
of Osceola; Jeff and Teena Hash,
Emma and Jeffrey Richards of
Leon; Larry and Beth Doolittle
of Redding; Chad, Jamie, Tristan,
Darrian, and Kaidan Holmes; Tra-
vis, Cassie, Traivyn and Cortlynn
Holmes were Saturday visitors.
Rod and Debbie Holmes attend-
ed the Iowa State Fair on Friday.
Saturday evening, they had a big
bonre and cook-out in their back
yard with several in attendance. On
Sunday, Debbie and Judy Doolittle
attended the Reed Reunion in Van
Wert.
John and Dee Euritt are still
working on outside yard projects
and also, working on selling some
extra clothes, furniture and othr
items. It is lonely for Dee with-
out her mom, Evalee, but Dee
and John are working at getting
her mothers items ready for sale.
The kittens and cats of the Euritt
household are ready to nd good
homes. They are so cute and love
to hang out in the red bud tree. You
cant get too close to the tree, or a
paw will come and try to play with
you.
We are blessed to report there
were four persons who committed
their lives to the Lord at the Kel-
lerton Assembly of God Church on
Sunday, and several prayers have
been answered this past week.
Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still
were Mount Ayr shoppers on Tues-
day. The sisters have been sorting
and downsizing their MANY years
of accumulations. On Wednesday
evening they went to Pizza Hut
for supper. On Friday, the sisters
were Creston shoppers. Saturday,
the sisters, Katie, Cassie, and Jesse
Still went to the Iowa State Fair for
the day. Kathryns granddaughters,
Taylor and Hallie had 4H projects
at the fair. Hallie got blue ribbons
on all 3 of her projects, Taylor had
a blue and a red ribbon. Taylor was
also in the Queen contest, repre-
senting Ringgold County. She had
a wonderful time and made some
great memories to last a lifetime.
Cassie stayed overnight with her
Grandma Kathy and Aunt Jan on
Saturday night, and went home af-
ter lunch on Sunday.
Clearview Home
Cleareld
Jeani Swartwood
We would like to congratulate
Ellen Lemke as an Iowan of the
Day by the Iowa State Fair Blue
Ribbon Foundation and Cookies
Food Products for the 2013 Iowa
State Fair. She volunteers here at
Clearview as one of the Communi-
ty Singers, and many other places
where she performs skits and has
seven books of poetry published.
Congratulations, Ellen!
Monday started off with exer-
cise and trivia. Dee Schild joined
her mother, Helen Lyddon for the
exercises. Scott Marcum came for
Bible Study Monday afternoon
with wonder bars for everyone af-
ter the lesson.
Lucille Balls birthday was
Tuesday, so the residents came to
the dining room for trivia about
her and it was also root beer oat
day and they all enjoyed root beer
oats. The residents played bingo
Tuesday afternoon with Lila Bark-
er, Clara Kilgore, Darlene Gilbert,
Dorothy Wetzel, Lorane Leonard,
and Ona Knott as the winners.
Exercise and general trivia
were Wednesday morning, along
with several wheelchair rides out-
side. Tim Maxa was our minister
for church Wednesday afternoon.
He also played his guitar for our
songs.
Thursday morning was current
events on the patio. Thursday af-
ternoon Amy took Bev Stream,
Evelyn Stevenson, Gladys Gose,
and Jeane England on a car ride to
the Lake of Three Fires. They said
the lily pads were in full bloom
and they saw lots of baby deer.
After exercise Friday morning,
they residents had some trivia and
there were two tricky questions, if
they knew them, they received a
candy bar. Guess I dont know if
anyone knew them or not. Friday
afternoon they came to the dining
room to play baseball. That is al-
ways a fun game to play.
This weeks visitors have been
Doug and Preston Taylor, and
Jack and Dixie Taylor with Lora-
bel Taylor; Tina Good and Sundae
and Meghan Nordstrom with Ona
Knott; Bob and Roberta Lockhart
with Jeane England; Tom and Deb
Bradley with Coletta Bradley;
Shirley Young, Belinda Spencer
and Denzil Young with Pauline
Young; Kerry Saville, Gordon
Kilgore, Liz Kilgore, and Kathy
Valenzuela with Clara Kilgore and
Laurie Travis with Evelyn Lund.
Mount Ayr
Meal Site
Velma and Jerry Lorenz of
Creston joined us for lunch on
Wednesday. They had been visit-
ing Velmas sister, Irene Hogue,
who resides in Mount Ayr Health
Care.
On Thursday Kathy Rinehart,
bereavement coordinator, and Terry
Roberts, chaplain, from HCI enter-
tained us with several vocal selec-
tions. They sang some tunes from
the Big Band era as well as ballads
and spirituals. They are very enter-
taining and we always enjoy their
musical talent so much.
Christine Doubleday, an HCI
nurse, did blood pressure checks
and also talked about some myths
about Hospice. Some of the myths
are: Hospice is only for those with
cancer and Hospice means the end
of life is near. In reality Hospice
is for anyone who has an ongoing
terminal illness such as heart dis-
eas, kidney disease and dementia
to name a few. Sometimes one is
on Hospice for several months or
even a couple of years. Hospice
cares for the whole family. For the
patient they do symptom and pain
management, so the patient can
have the best quality of life possi-
ble. Patients may have the services
of a dietician, social worker, nurse,
physical therapist and other pro-
fessionals as needed. Hospice care
is fully covered by private insur-
ance, Medicare and Title IX. If you
would like to know more about
HCI stop in and talk to them at the
local ofce at 107 South Filmore in
Mount Ayr or call 641-464-2088.
Thanks Kathy, Terry and Christine
for sharing your talents and info-
mation with us.
Jeanette Buel came to the meal
site on Thursday with her mother,
Marj Werner.
Friday was the monthly birth-
day dinner. This writer was not
present that day but understands
there were several attending that
were celebrating their birthday in
August. Jim and Arlene Burdette
celebrate 65 years of marriage in
August as well. Good wishes were
extended to all of them. Ice cream
was furnished by Marlene Keller
and the angel food cakes were
made by Rich.
Max and Joyce Smith attended
the Iowa State Fair on Friday.
Thanks to our volunteers for last
week, Wanda McGahuey, Shirley
Ingram, Connie Eason and Louise
Frost, we couldnt get along with-
out you!
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A local girl has placed second
in the International Pedal Pull held
Sunday, August 11 in Faireld.
Ella Waske, 5, is the daughter
of Joshua Waske of Mount Ayr
and Julie Neas of Kellerton. She
competed in the four-year-old di-
vision.
Competition was held for girls
and boys in age divisions from
four years to 12 years old.
She was one of only 12 Iowa
youngsters who qualied for the
International Pull that included
competitors from across the Mid-
west and Manitoba, Canada.
With the International Pull now
behind her, Waskes next stop is the
Iowa State Championships coming
up September 7.
Waske
2nd in
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Ella Waske
Four Mount Ayr high school
sophomores have produced a lm
that has been chosen to be show-
cased in the 2013 4-H Film Festi-
val at the Iowa State Fair.
The lm, entitled Hidden Snip-
ers, is the work of Trevor Ander-
son, Wyatt Jackson, Lew Knapp
and Ethan McGill.
The lm will be screened on
Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. and
will be critiqued by professional
lm makers. The screenings and
oral critiques are open to the pub-
lic, and the students ask for local
support in the screening of their
lm.
Following the screenings and
awards ceremony, the students and
their families are invited to tour
the KCVI studios in downtown
Des Moines to learn more about
lm production and the broadcast
journalism industry.

Students to
screen lm at
State Fair
Third district congressman Tom
Latham has announced the restart
of his Traveling Help Desk pro-
gram for district constituents.
These help desk hours provide
an opportunity for constituents to
meet in or near their hometown
one-on-one with a member of the
congressmans staff to voice ques-
tions, comments, or concerns.
Today (Thursday, August 15)
Latham staff member Laura Hart-
man will be at the Diagonal Com-
munity Center from 11:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
Prior to that stop Hartman will
meet constituents at the Taylor
County Neighborhood Center in
Bedford from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Hartman can answer questions
for, or offer help to, individuals
who have problems with Social
Security or veterans benets, who
want to ask for help getting into
the U.S. military academies, or
who want to discuss problems with
farm programs, the Internal Rev-
enue Service or any other federal
agency. Additionally, staff will
be available to pass along Iowans
opinions about issues of national
concern to Congressman Latham.
No appointment is necessary.
Latham rep in
Diagonal today
Those who join the nonprot
Arbor Day Foundation with a $10
donation will receive 10 free Colo-
rado blue spruce trees through the
Foundations Trees for America
campaign.
The trees will be shipped post-
paid at the right time for planting
in each members area, which falls
between October 15 and Decem-
ber 10. The six- to 12-inch trees
are guaranteed to grow or they will
be replaced free of charge.
New members of the Arbor Day
Foundation will also receive The
Tree Book, which includes in-
formation about tree planting and
care, and a subscription to Arbor
Day, the Foundations bimonthly
publication.
To receive the free Colorado
blue spruce trees, send a $10 mem-
bership contribution to Ten Free
Blue Spruces, Arbor Day Foun-
dation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska
City, NE 68410 by August 31.
New members may also join on-
line at arborday.org/august.
Arbor Foundation
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Hoseld to play volleyball at AIB
AIB College of Business head
volleyball coach Jodi Butler has
announced the signing of Madison
Hoseld to a National Letter of In-
tent to attend the college and com-
pete for the volleyball program.
Hoseld, the daughter of Randy
and Stephanie Hoseld, is a native
of Mount Ayr and a 2013 gradu-
ate of Mount Ayr Community high
school.
A two-year varsity letter-win-
ner, Hoseld was a second-team
All-Pride of Iowa Conference ath-
lete, team captain and an Academic
All-Conference student.
Madison has a great passion
for the game, and she has a very
good athletic background, Butler
said. She will be a great addition
to the team, and I am excited to see
her grow over the next four years
here at AIB.
Hoseld plans to major in con-
temporary business communica-
tions at AIB.
AIB volleyball coach Jodi Butler (left0 signs Madison Hoseld to a Na-
tional Letter of Intent to play volleyball at AIB College of Business.
The Ringgold County chapter
of Pheasants Forever is seeking
participants for a Youth-Mentored
Hunt during the mourning dove
season opener Sunday, September
1.
The chapter hopes to bolster its
role in youth outreach, and events
like a Youth-Mentored Hunt are a
great tool for educating upcoming
generations and showing them the
virtues of outdoor recreation.
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.
Dove hunting is a blast, said
chapter president Andy Kellner.
It is a great way to introduce kids
to hunting in a safe and exciting at-
mosphere. Not only will it increase
their rearm skills, but it is a great
way to learn about hunting, wild-
life ecology and habitat manage-
ment.
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).
The Benton Antique Tractor
Pull will be held Saturday, August
24 beginning at 10 a.m.
The pull is open to tractors
from 1959 and older. Drivers are
to bring their own scale tickets for
weigh-in.
Tractors will pull in low gear
wth no TA shifting.
The event charges no hook-up
Attention Bowlers!
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,
couples, nine pin and youth leagues should attend. Any person
interested in bowling in any league should attend or contact Lucky Lanes
at 641-464-9005 or Steve Fetty 641-464-3515.
The purpose of the meeting is to organize all leagues for the season.
Cool fun at Clearview
Clearview Home recently invited kids from the Family Resource Cen-
ter and children of the staff to run through some sprinklers, play un-
der a rainbow and slide down the slip and slide. Residents sat outside
and watched the kids play. Everyone nished up the special visit with
a popsicle treats.
Stream data available
on new DNR website
The Iowa Department of Natu-
ral Resources has added a tool on
its website that provides a snapshot
of aquatic life in Iowas interior
streams and rivers.
BioNet is an online database
that stores, analyzes, and reports
the activities of the Biological
Monitoring and Assessment pro-
gram of the DNR. Users can enter
a stream name or use the interac-
tive map to nd and select a loca-
tion to view the sampling history at
that site. There, they will have an
opportunity to learn about stream
biology, habitat, and water quality,
view local watershed information,
and much more.
BioNet is available on the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
website at https://programs.iow-
adnr.gov/bionet/.
A stream sample report includes
the types and numbers of sh and
other aquatic organisms such as in-
sects, clams, crustaceans, leeches,
and snails. The report also includes
biological health scores from 0 to
100 for both the numbers and types
of sh and other aquatic species
collected, and also an explanation
of the scores. Higher scores indi-
cate a more diverse aquatic com-
munity and overall better water
quality.
The biological monitoring pro-
gram began in 1994 and nearly 900
stream sites have been sampled to
date. Sites are linked to the Wa-
ter Quality Assessment Database
(https://programs.iowadnr.gov/
adbnet/), providing more informa-
tion on the status of the stream.
Results from the 2013 samples,
currently being collected until
mid-October at roughly 50 sites,
will be available next year.
BioNets reports and analyses
provide data for the biennial Water
Quality report, as well as informa-
tion for watershed coordinators and
citizens interested in learning more
about the health of their stream.
For more information contact
Jamie Mootz, Statistical Research
Analyst, Iowa Department of Nat-
ural Resources, 515-242-0001.
Its the big brick icon, just in-
side the Grand Avenue Entrance
on Des Moines east side. For most
Iowa State Fair goers, it seems, the
DNR building is either their rst
stopor the last place to hit on
their way out.
The main attraction each year
is the wrap-around aquarium in the
center of the building. (Remember,
counter-clockwise works best.) On
your lap around the interior, youll
see the kids archery range and
stations with park rangers, con-
servation rangers and other staff-
ers elding questions about their
specialties. Keep your eyes up and
youll spot the taxidermists mount
of the cougar, shot last year in a
backyard a couple miles from the
fairgrounds. Licenses and Iowa
Outdoors magazine subscriptions
are on sale, too.
Sidetrack out to the courtyard,
and immerse yourself in the out-
doors; even if just for a few min-
utes. New this year is an ATV/
snowmobile simulator, with the
vehicle resting on the simula-
tor; providing a real life feel for
whomever is on board. Besides the
popular waterfowl pond, there will
be three to ve daily presentations
at the northwest corner stage (note:
shade and seating available!).
ReusaPalooza, an eco-craft
make-and-take will be happening
in the courtyard the last Saturday
of the Fair; and of course Ex-
treme Sundaythe last daywill
again feature birdhouse building.
We expect kids and volunteers to
put together close to 250and
probably be done well before 3
oclock.
In between, spread across
the fairgrounds, are the midway,
grandstand, stage shows, livestock
barns, street vendors, Butter Cow,
various food on sticks and all the
other attractions that pull in a mil-
lion of us each year.
The fair runs through Sunday,
August 18.
Still time to enjoy DNR
building at State Fair
Sale Bills Sell -- Advertise your auction with
sale bills in color or black and white from
the Mount Ayr Record-News.
Iowa pond owners are seeing an
explosion in aquatic plant growth
during the hot summer months.
Because of naturally high nutri-
ent loads and high alkalinity from
limestone bedrock, plants are thriv-
ing as the water warms, which can
degrade pond aesthetics and rec-
reation quality, according to Allen
Pattillo, aquaculture and sheries
specialist with Iowa State Univer-
sity Extension and Outreach.
Generally, ponds with heavy
nutrient loads and full sun expo-
sure tend to have the most aquatic
plant growth, Pattillo said. Ap-
proximately 25 percent pond cov-
erage with aquatic plants is con-
sidered healthy and gives a good
balance between ecosystem health,
aesthetics and recreation.
Aquatic plant management
Aquatic plants, although nec-
essary for the pond ecosystem,
can become a nuisance in ponds
throughout Iowa during the hot
summer months. Excessive plant
growth can be managed through a
variety of methods of varying cost
and effectiveness. While long-term
management should include a full
watershed nutrient and water man-
agement strategy, many Iowans
choose to control plant growth in
the short-term using aquatic herbi-
cides.
Just as there are many aquat-
ic plant species, there are many
aquatic approved herbicides, each
with their own level of effective-
ness for any given plant species,
Pond weed problems increase
with hot summer temperatures
said Pattillo. General guidelines for
chemical application can be found
in Aquatic Plant Management, an
Iowa State University Extension
and Outreach publication.
Pattillo warns that applica-
tion of aquatic herbicides under
high water temperatures can be a
recipe for disaster. The breakdown
of plant material by bacteria uses
a considerable amount of oxygen,
which is naturally scarce in warm
water. Add natural plant decay to a
forced plant die-off, and there may
not be enough oxygen to support
sh, thus leading to a sh kill.
The aftermath of a sh kill
is obvious by the appearance of
white sh bellies oating on the
ponds surface and the smell of
decay. During oxygen depriva-
tion, sh will immediately begin
to gulp air at the surface, he said.
Observing low oxygen conditions
before its too late and providing
emergency aeration is critical to
avoiding a sh kill. Pattillo rec-
ommends that pond owners always
have aquatic herbicides applied by
a pond consultant with a Category
5: Aquatic
Pest Control certication.
Aquatic herbicides can be very
expensive and Pattillo said they
should be considered a temporary
x to the true pond issues of exces-
sive nutrient loads.
Wetlands and buffer strips in
the watershed are great manage-
ment tools for reducing nutrients
and sedimentation, and must be
maintained for optimum efcien-
cy. A nutrient and sediment man-
agement plan should be created for
each pond to prolong the life of the
pond and aesthetic and recreational
value.
For additional questions, please
contact Pattillo at 515294-8616 or
pattillo@iastate.edu.
PF to hold
youth hunt
Sept. 1
Antique tractor pull
in Benton August 24
fees and no prize money is of-
fered.
Participants and attendees can
enjoy a biscuits and gravy breakfast
for a free will offering. Lunch will
also be available on the grounds.
Attendees are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs.
For more information, contact
Dan King at 641-344-1351.
Kniep twins win again
For the second year in a row, Jillian and Tessa Kniep won the 7-8 year
old division of the Iowa State Fair for the twins or triplets who look the
least alike. This year 14 sets of contestants were entered in the category.
Jillian and Tessa are the daughters of Shaun and Clint Kniep of Mount
Ayr.
CRTHS Elevator Maint,
OKeefe Elevator Company Inc.,
$261.65.
Ofce Equipment & Supplies,
Ofce Machines Co., $738.37.
Auditor Ofce Supplies, Of-
ceMax Contract Inc., $377..01.
Kevin Kilgore JFRSN Twnshp
Legal Fees, Patrick W. Greenwood
LLC, $69.80.
PH July 2013 Mileage, Cell
Phone, Pettinger, Karen L.,
$460.53.
RCSS Drivers License, Pol-
lock, Jo Ann, $40.00.
Sheriff School Hotel, Prairie
Meadows, $123.20.
Sheriff Vehicle Repair, Quality
Glass Co., $45.00.
Recorder Supplies, Quill Cor-
poration, $57.56.
Welding Supplies, Red Oak
Welding Supply, $175.35.
PH July 2013 Mileage,
Cell Phone, Reynolds, Angela,
$176.34.
Sheriff Inmate Treatment, Ring-
gold County Hospital, $105.00.
Gas/Fuel, RK Fuels Inc.,
$8955.92.
Oil, Schaeffer MFG Co.,
$4990.97.
Rock, Shildberg Construction,
$38,961.39.
Jail Supplies, Shields, John
William, $85.00.
Aug Cell Phone Use, Shields,
Rodney, $30.00.
Computer Service, Shirley and
Daves Computers, $60.00.
Ofce Supplies, Shopko
$17.47.
Sheriff Inmate Medication,
Shopko Pharmacy, $71.86.
Phone, Sickels, Vicki, $50.34.
General Relief FY14 Matching
Funds, SICOG, $2000.00.
RCSS Fuel, Smith Oil Co.,
$184.43.
VA Transportation & Cell
Phone, Smith, Gary, $127.00.
Sheriff Cell Phone & Meals,
Sobotka, Michael, $69.58.
Redding Water, SIRWA,
$19.00.
Supplies, Southwest Builder
Supply, $107.00.
Sheriff Supplies, Radio Repair
and Radio Frequency License,
Spring Valley Wireless, $1090.00.
Spray, Sur-Gro, $395.21.
Tools, TL Tools, $126.16.
Aug Cell Phone Use, Trullinger,
Steve, $30.00
CRTHS Mower/Snowblower
Storage, Tyler Insurance Services
Inc., $250.00.
PH BHI, Chef Charles, CTG
Ofce, Fuel and Groceries, US
Bank, $1077.78.
PH Case Management Hosting
Fee, Visionworks Inc., $500.00.
E911 Mileage & Cell Phone,
Walter, Merle, $97.50.
Auditor Fall ISACA Lodg-
ing and Meals, Waske, Amanda,
$218.41.
Sheriff Fuel, Wex Bank,
$4863.17.
Sheriff Cell Phone, White,
Landon, $50.00.
ATTY Postage, Wiley, Sherry,
$18.37.
Phone, Windstream, $1914.90.
First Aid Supplies, Zee Medical
Inc., $52.55.
Parts, Ziegler, $13,995.62.
Total = $707,958.46
(Funds Total Recap: General Basic, $25,844.60, Gen-
eral Supplemental, $82,925.26, Secondary Road,
$590,931.51, Case Management, $847.03, Jail Sales
Tax Account, $2535.47, Emergency Management,
$1812.00, Ringgold Co. Sheriffs Reserves, $100.00,
Ringgold County K9 Unit, $1632.47, E-911 Sur-
charge $1248.97, Assessor, $81.15. Grand Total =
$707,958.46 )
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ATTEST: Amanda Waske
Ringgold County Auditor
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Ringgold County
Supervisors
Proceedings
RINGGOLD COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES
August 5, 2013
The Ringgold County Board
of Supervisors met in regular ses-
sion Monday, August 5, 2013. The
meeting was called to order at 9:00
a.m. with the following members
present: Royce Dredge and Kraig
Pennington. Absent: Dave Inloes
A motion was made by Royce
Dredge and seconded by Kraig
Pennington to approve the agenda.
AYES: Unanimous. NAYS:
None.
Pennington to approve the previ-
ous minutes.
AYES: Unanimous. NAYS:
None.
The General Relief position
discussion is tabled until the next
Board meeting.
County Engineer Zach Gunsol-
ley met with the Board to provide
updates for Secondary Roads. P46
slurry seal project is starting today
and will be complete this week.
Bob Johnson is completing culvert
work in Kent Trullingers terri-
tory this week. Three territories
are complete in rock hauling for
FEMA, Gunsolley said. Gunsol-
ley presented a map prepared by
the DOT outlining trafc counts
throughout the county from 2012.
There was no further business.
Pennington to adjourn the meeting
at 12:00p.m.
David Inloes
Chairman
ATTEST: Amanda Waske
August 5, 2013
RINGGOLD COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS CLAIMS
August 12, 2013
RC13-138
PH July 2013 Ofce Clean-
ing, Adams Quality Cleaning,
$100.00.
Underpayment Correction,
Aac, $55.70.
Utilities, Alliant Energy,
$5167.78.
Computer Supplies, American
Express, $240.77.
Arends, Shannon, $128.73.
Sheriff K9 Treatment, Avondale
Vet Healthcare Complex, $690.86.
PH July 2013 Mileage and Cell
Phone, Beck, Leora Sue, $118.71.
Surfacing on J-55, Blacktop
Service Company, $487,964.66.
Sheriff Training, Blomme, Di-
ana E. Nicholls, $100.00.
Oil, Boyer Petroleum Co.,
$953.54.
Bridge Inspection, Calhoun-
Burns & Assoc., $1245.25.
Tools, California Contractors
Supplies, $149.90.
Sheriff Cell Phone, Carr, Matt,
$50.00.
911 and DHS Phone, Centu-
rylink, $205.25.
Tires, CFI Sales, Inc., $819.92.
July Street Payment, City of
Delphos, $72.35.
Diagonal, $540.50.
Kellerton, $728.42.
Maloy, $84.00.
Water, City of Mount Ayr,
$556.00.
EMA FY14 1st Qtr Contribu-
tion, City of Ottumwa, $1090.34.
Bridge Advertisment, Clear
Channel Outdoor, $525.00.
Parts, CNH Capital/Vetter,
$997.69.
Ofce Water, Culligan, $51.25.
Sheriff K9 Insurance, Cunning
Co. Inc., $540.00.
Sheriff Cell Phone, Davison,
Mark, $50.00.
Custodian Supplies, Diagonal
Building Prod., $38.60.
PH July 2013 Mileage, Doster,
Chris, $93.28.
Parts/Oil, Drake, Gregg, $8.42.
Fencing Supplies, Dredge Feed
Service, $21.50.
County Insurance, Employee
Benet Systems, $67,333.85.
Parts/Filters, Farm Plan/NAPA,
$512.13.
Fencing Supplies, Farmers Co-
operative Co., $299.74.
Phone, Fletchall, Becky, $419.29.
Phone, Galloway, Carol Anne,
$247.24.
Parts/Sheriff Oil Change, Glen-
denning Motor Co., $788.92.
Travel Meal/Cell Phone, Gun-
solley, Zach, $40.15.
Phone, Haley, Janet, $270.97.
Haley, Rob, $59.14.
Parts, Hawhee Truck Repair,
$322.25.
Phone, Hensley, Kim, $251.48.
Sheriff K9 Supplies, Hilltop
Veterinary Clinic, $322.88.
County Work Comp Insurance,
IMWCA, $12,2248.00.
EMA Property/Liability Insur-
ance, Iowa Communities Assur-
ance, $1767.00.
VA unspent FY13 State Grant,
Iowa Dept of Veterans Affairs,
$3261.59.
Bob and Rod Annual Con-
ference, Iowa State University,
$340.00.
2nd Quarter 2013 Unemploy-
ment, Iowa Workforce Develop-
ment, $2087.37.
Auditor Seat Cont Ed, Isaca
Treasurer, $35.00.
Travel Meal, Jackson, Curt,
$21.58.
EMA Aug Cell Phone, Jackson,
Teresa, $45.00.
Aug Cell Phone Use, Johnson,
Robert, $30.00.
PH July 2013 Contracted
Physical Theraphy, Jones, Teena,
$1182.72.
Atty Off Site Data Storage, Jum-
pline, Inc. Web Hosting, $720.00.
Monthly Fee, Kabel Business
Services, $75.00.
Phone, Karr, Brenda K., $243.85.
PH July 2013 Chore Service,
Karr, Danny, $255.50.
VA Offce Supplies/Postage
and Benet Manuals, Kilgore,
Cathy, $367.00.
Aug Cell Phone Use, Lilienthal,
Victor, $30.00.
Oil, Lowe Oil Company,
$1324.46.
Sheriff Computer Maintenance,
Mainstay Systems Inc., $180.00.
Shop Supplies, Maintenance
Engineering, $1741.99.
Phone, McDonnell, Robin,
$130.60.
Pipe, Metal Culverts,
$15,392.40.
Assessor Mileage & Phone,
Morgan, Neil E., $81.15.
Fencing Materials, Mount Ayr
Farm & Home Inc., $290.01.
Sheriff Supplies for Gun Range,
Mount Ayr Farm & Home, $15.08.
Advertisements, Mount Ayr
Record News, $878.86.
Ofce Items, MTE Ofce Cen-
ter, $361.94.
PH Well Plugging Reimburse-
ment, Munyon, Terry, $400.00.
Parts, Murphy Tractor and
Equipment, $657.33.
PH July 2013 Chore Service,
Myers, Gary, $682.50.
Rock, Norris Quarries,
$4671.18.
Phone, Norris, Sharla, $269.00.
Safety Equipment, Northern
Safety & Industrial, $398.45.
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Mount Ayr
City Council
Proceedings
CITY OF MOUNT AYR
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
August 5, 2013
The City Council met in regu-
lar session on August 5, 2013 with
Mayor Solliday calling the meeting
to order at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call was
taken with the following members
present: Greene, Mathany, Stutz-
man, Ricker, Cannon. Absent:
None.
A motion was made by Cannon,
seconded by Ricker to approve the
agenda. Ayes: Greene, Mathany,
Stutzman, Ricker, Cannon. Nays:
None.
Mayor Solliday asked if any
corrections needed to be made in
the minutes. With no corrections
being made, a motion was made
by Greene, seconded by Stutzman
to dispense the reading of the min-
utes previously presented to coun-
cil members and approve them as
presented. Ayes: Greene, Mathany,
Stutzman, Ricker, Cannon. Nays:
None.
Sandra Mekus addressed the
Council on behalf of a number of
concerned citizens wanting 11 AM
to Noon as the hour set out for
seniors and handicap citizens to
swim in the municipal pool. Fol-
lowing denial by the Park Board,
Mekus sought action from the City
Council to assent. Others present to
support this request included: Max
Mekus, Les & Shirley Hickman,
Georgia Brand, LuAnn Brand and
Sherry Adams. The group couldnt
understand why there should be a
problem since they swam at that
time in previous years. Mekus re-
ported that the Park Boards denial
was based on the schedule being
set with 5 PM to 6 PM being the
designated adult swim hour.
With no representative from the
Park Board in attendance, it was
the Council consensus to take up
the matter at a future meeting and
possibly negotiate some changes
for next summer; in lieu of the
pool being scheduled to close on
August 11th. Councilman Ricker
was asked to communicate with
the Park Board members as well.
A motion was made by Matha-
ny, seconded by Cannon to approve
the Fire Departments request to
paint the curb across the street to
the north of the Fire Station as a
No Parking re zone. Roll Call
Vote: Greene Yes, Mathany Yes,
Stutzman Yes, Ricker Yes, Can-
non Yes.
seconded by Ricker to approve
Resolution No. 2013-528 entitled,
Iowa Department of Transporta-
tion City Street Financial Report
for the Fiscal Year 2013. Roll Call
non Yes.
A motion was made by Math-
any, seconded by Cannon to ap-
prove the following fund transfers:
$30,000 from the Local Option
Sales Tax Fund to the General
Fund to reimburse for Gareld
Street improvements; and $20,000
from the Industrial Bldg. Fund to
the General Fund as supplemen-
tal revenue derived from lease in-
come. Roll Call Vote: Greene Yes,
Mathany Yes, Stutzman Yes,
Ricker Yes, Cannon Yes.
seconded by Mathany to approve
the renewal application of Ramsey
Supper Club for a Class C Liquor
License with Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales Privileges. Ayes:
Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Rick-
er, Cannon. Nays: None.
Superintendent Wise Report:
Gareld St. update told storm drain-
age work is accomplished & street
surfacing to be done in September;
recycling tonnage for July approx.
4 ton; Street sweeper hauled off
64 ton of dirt & sand to date; Earl
Drake has completed electrical
work for new bulk water station,
to be addressing lights at the park
& pool; spent nearly $1500 in re-
pairs to get bush hog mower up &
running and discussed looking at
a sickle mower that Barker Imple-
ment has for $1750. Councilman
Cannon thought it best to look at
purchasing a disc mower for next
year and to try and get by with the
bush hog this year; storm sewer
work on Columbus St. close to be-
ing complete, will be monitoring
results, may need to tile to ditch
running between two properties
where easements could be needed;
work done to repair sanitary sewer
in alley between Madison & Mon-
roe, where work was done to help
divert rain water; consideration
given to hiring two temporary part-
time employees at about 20 hours
each per week thru the month of
October to help in meeting goals to
address pot holes, clean ditches and
mowing with Wise recommending
Kraig Pennington and Scott Myer.
A motion was made by Mathany,
seconded by Greene to approve
the hiring of Scott Myer and Kraig
Pennington to temporary posi-
tions at $13.00 per hour from Au-
gust through October and on an as
needed basis thereafter. Roll Call
non Yes.
A motion was made by Matha-
ny, seconded by Cannon to approve
the destruction of old records for
Fiscal Years 2005-2006, 2006/2007
& 2007/2008 per schedule set out
by the Records Retention Manual
of Iowa Cities. Roll Call Vote:
Greene Yes, Mathany Yes, Stutz-
man Yes, Ricker Yes, Cannon
Yes.
In other discussion, Coun-
cilmembers pointed out concerns
that had been brought to their at-
tention, which included tall weeds
at a property a block east of West
Street along Adams St. and the
condition of the street between
CGI & Shopko. It was pointed out
there is a need to appoint someone
to the Board of Adjustments.
A motion was made by Ricker,
seconded by Greene to pay the fol-
lowing bills: Ayes: Greene, Math-
any, Stutzman, Ricker, Cannon.
Nays: None.
SIRWA, Storage Tank Pmt,
$1,196.00.
SIRWA, Rural Water,
$18,180.00.
Bankers Trust, Fee, $250.00.
US Bank, Fed/Fica, $6,511.81.
Treasurer, State of IA, Taxes,
$4,546.00.
Ipers, Ipers, $3,650.95.
BAC, Vision Ins, $103.52.
Postmaster, Postage/Envelopes,
$825.27.
City of Mt Ayr, Health Ins (PD),
$689.68.
City of Mt Ayr, Deposit,
$110.00.
RC Supervisors, Law Enforce-
ment, $13,352.44.
Alliant, Gas & Electric,
$10,527.35.
American Concrete, Concrete,
$198.00.
Farm & Home, Supplies,
$53.76.
SWBS, Supplies, $183.01.
Sickels Auto, Service, $234.82.
Gerolds, Supplies, $33.07.
Coop, Weed Killer, $42.68.
Municipal, Supplies,
$2,493.88.
Lifeguard Store , Hook, $35.00.
Windstream, Phone Lines,
$106.08.
MES, Analysis, $1,107.00.
WRD Landll, Dumping Fees,
$2,898.00.
Freightliner, Parts, $41.42.
MBS, Wash Windows, $24.00.
SICOG, Grant Admin,
$30,585.00.
CNH Capital, Weed Eater,
$250.20.
Matheson, Gases, $51.88.
Hughes Supply, Tube, $619.80.
IFA/SRF, Loan Payoff/Refund-
ing, $669,052.50.
IA Codication, Supplement,
$67.50.
Tyler Ins, Premium, $58.00.
Schildberg, Rock, $747.36.
Elliott Equipment, Garbage
Truck, $97,500.00.
Gateway Hotel, Training,
$421.12.
Quill, Supplies, $180.91.
Burbach, Engineering Services,
$65,198.61.
Red Oak Welding, Cylinder
Rent, $10.20.
Trans-IA, Parts, $206.57.
NAPA, Supplies, $527.86.
Mark Budach, Mowing,
$665.00.
ACCO, Chemicals, $1,101.40.
Ricker Bros, Mowing,
$175.00.
Amanda Cannon, Mileage/
Meals, $360.23.
Clark Co. Environmental Pool,
Inspection, $288.00.
Dennys Striping, Crosswalks,
$300.00.
Delta Dental, Ins, $128.00.
Caseys, Fuel, $72.76.
Eric Ehlen, Mow JL Park,
$1,045.00.
LCD Mfg, Gearbox, $775.00.
Gregory Container, Dumpsters,
$5,735.00.
Utility Equip Co., Pipe,
$782.40.
Personnel Concepts, Posters,
$35.80.
Greggos, Cleaner, $19.03.
Payroll, 7/19/2013, $6,817.48.
Payroll, 7/26/2013, $9,272.61.
Payroll, 8/2/2013, $7,053.96.
Gross Claims, $ 967,497.92
(By Fund: General $34209.55 Garbage $103485.00
RUT $4065.98 Employee Benet $3334.02 Loch
Ayr $600.00 Aquatic Center $65198.61 CDBG
Housing $27815.00 EDSA Grant $2770.00 Debt
Service $669052.50 Streetscape
$70.53 Water $32023.36 Sewer $19563.30 Gar-
bage (Enterprise) $5310.07)
seconded by Ricker to adjourn.
ATTEST: David Inloes
Chairman
Amanda Waske
August 5, 2013
NOTICE OF THE MERGER
OF RINGGOLD MUTUAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
AND DANISH MUTUAL
1. Ringgold Mutual Insurance
Association has its principal place
of business in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
2. Is is a mutual insurance as-
sociation organized under Chapter
491 and licensed under chapter
518, Code of Iowa (2013).
Public
Notices
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Redding
Bobbi Bainum 767-5211
Senior Citizen
Activity Center
What wonderful weather we are
having in our area. Those attend-
ing the Iowa State Fair will sure
enjoy it whether they are going for
a day or staying up for the whole
time with animals and such.
Last Tuesdays LifeServe Blood
Mobile was well received with 24
people attending from 3-7 pm at
the mobile unit and 22 units col-
lected. Next time for the LifeServe
Blood Mobile will be in September
at the hospital and then again Oc-
tober 8 here at the Activity Center.
We hope those who have never do-
nated blood or who were not avail-
able the last time a blood mobile
was here can catch one of these
two times. This is one way we can
serve our community hospital.
Max Smith has been busy re-
placing our uorescent light x-
tures for us along with Mitch Grose.
Max found us a great deal for the
amount that we needed and it has
really brightened up our rooms. He
will be working on these until he
gets most of them done when they
have time.
Bill Armstrong was unable to
be at our last program but will be
coming in September to do a pro-
gram on the difference between
cremation and burials, how they
are handled and will answer ques-
tions for us. For those that missed a
program he put on a few years ago,
this will be a great time to get some
of your questions answered.
Our Picnic Supper & Game
Nite will be held on Sunday, Au-
gust 25th with guinea grinders
for our sandwiches. Those of you
who have never had these are in
for a treat. Some people call them
hot sausage sandwiches but we do
not put the hot in them. They are
served in a hoagie bun with moz-
zarella cheese, onions & yellow
peppers (optional). Plan on joining
us for the guinea grinders and x-
ings, dessert, beverages and lots of
fun that night. Free will offering
will be taken.
We are looking to have a day
trip for late September or early
October, but will have to have at
least 30 people to make it a viable
project and not cost too much.
We are looking at going to Rei-
man Gardens in Ames to see their
great gardens and sculptures that
are there through October, having
a light lunch and then to Winterset
to one of the greenhouses that will
have mums and possibly pump-
kins for those who are looking into
some fall decorating. We are go-
ing to have a sign-up sheet at the
Activity Center for this trip which
should run around $75, so please
let us know if you would like to go
so that we can get this trip sched-
uled. Call 464-0577 to have your
name put down on a list that we
can call when we make sure we
have enough!
Until next week, enjoy the
weather, get out and live life to the
fullest!
Oney Brumeld went to the
Breakfast for Supper fundraiser
Saturday evening at the Benton
Community Center.
Dale Olney visited with Helen
Combs on Tuesday.
Steve, Tracee, Lew, Reas and
Trace Knapp went to the Hill fam-
ily reunion in St. Joseph Saturday.
Others attending were Beulah
Hutchinson from Mt. Ayr, Karla
and Jerry Hynes from Creston,
Karen Hanisch and family from
West Des Moines. Reas and Trace
Knapp went to the Chiefs training
camp in St. Joseph on Saturday.
Lew Knapp was an overnight guest
Saturday at Eric and Stacy Hills in
St. Joseph.
Gladys Jones visited with Betty
and J.W. Robertson on Wednes-
day. Gladys went to the Assembly
of God prayer service on Thursday
and to the Bible study led by Al-
ice Miller at the Christian Church
in Grant City on Friday. Gladys,
Alice Miller, Bev Cadle and Linda
Phipps had lunch together at the
Eatery on Friday. Helen Harris and
Gladys had lunch at the OldTowne
Caf in Allendale on Sunday.
Jordyn and Elly Overholser were
Friday overnight guests at Jerry
and Peggy Overholsers. Alexis,
BayLee, Tucker and Aaron Darrah
were Saturday overnight guests at
Overholsers. John and Lesa Dar-
rah were Sunday breakfast guests
at Overholsers in honor of Johns
40th birthday.
Katie Hayes, Shaun, Jillian and
Tessa Kniep went to the Blank Park
Zoo in Des Moines, Wednesday.
The Knieps and Preston Hayes at-
tended the State Fair on Thursday
where Jillian and Tessa won rst
place in the Twins Contest (again
this year) for looking the least alike
in the eight-year old division.
Kathy Quick and Cindy Snethen
shopped and had lunch in St. Jo-
seph on Sunday.
Ginny and Bill Quick, Louden
and Calvin Main all went to Adel
Saturday to attend Sweet Corn
Days. They brought Bryson and
Kaden Smith home with them and
all went to the State Fair on Mon-
day.
Bill and Karen Robertson from
Saddle Brook, Missouri, are here
visiting Betty and J.W. Robertson.
Wanda Hoseld was a Saturday
supper guest at Robertsons.
Jan and Melinda Shervheims
visitors Monday through Thursday
were Daniel, Sam, Davy and An-
nie Shervheim from Lino Lakes,
Minnesota.
Saturday lunch guests at Bobbi
and Michael Bainums were John
and Joyce Hunt, Tim and Cynthia
Hunt, Carol Ann Kerwin and Lisa
Hargrave.
Those working at the funnel cake
concession on Friday and Saturday
nights at the Allendale Rodeo were
Delbert, Hazel, Mike and Deb-
bie Jackson, Carol Ann and James
Kerwin, Bev and Walt McGinnis,
Lil Rinehart, Lisa Hargrave, Tina
Charles, Bobbi Bainum and Mary
Jo Fletchall.
Bobbi and Michael Bainum met
Joe, Gina, Maya and Eli Bainum
in St. Joseph Sunday for lunch to
celebrate Joes birthday.
Hickory
Grove
Rose James 464-2630
Friday evening, Gene Motsing-
er visited with Darrell Holden and
his son, Brad. Saturday the three of
them attended the Breakfast for
Supper at the Waubonsie Hall in
Benton.
Sunday morning, Allyn Jarred
stopped in for coffee and a short
visit with Gene.
Monday of this week, Norma
Stringham and Molly Walters were
visitors.
Josh and Lizzie Hanawalt and
family and Troy and Abby Hawk
were supper guests of their parents/
grandparents, Charlie and Vickie
Jeanes. The families attended the
Allendale rodeo on Friday and Sat-
urday nights.
Sunday, Walt and Beverly
McGinnis attended the Miller fam-
ily reunion at the Waubonsie Hall
in Benton.
Monday of this week, Leslie
Rauch was in the neighborhood
and stopped for a visit with the
McGinnis.
Rose James drove to Des
Moines on Thursday and camped
with her daughter, Susie Catanza-
reti at the State Fair. The next day,
she enjoyed the fair, especially
the FFA projects and watching the
awards ceremonies. The Mount
Ayr chapter placed second with
their restored Farmall tractor. The
tractor was driven in the Parade
of Champions pulling the trailor
which was given rst place overall
the projects.
Monday night, Joe and Susie
Catanzareti enjoyed golf and sup-
per at the Country Club.
Maloy
Joan Jackson 785-2210
Its State Fair time. Tyler and
Becca Hensen and their fam-
ily enjoyed the fair on Friday.
Kevin, Melanie, Wyatt and Han-
nah camped at the fair Friday thru
Sunday. Robert, Julie, Amber and
Laura Davison went to the fair on
Friday. Richard and Carole Davi-
son camped this week and took in
the fair.
Neil and Riley Weehler were at
the fair on Friday. They were there
to help exhibit the tractor that some
of the Mt. Ayr Ag students restored
during the school year. The tractor
placed second.
Sunday, Kathi Braby went to the
State Fair to watch Hattie Dukes
dance on the Bill Riley Stage. The
Norwalk Superstars, which Hat-
tie is a member of, were having
an exhibition of their competition
teams.
Becky Heilman spent Saturday
and Sunday with Dick and Joyce
Weehler. Jamie Heilman, who had
been in Texas for a couple weeks,
met up with his mother at the Wee-
hlers. The Heilmans and Evan
Weehler were Saturday supper
guests.
Robert Davison, Curt Jackson
and James Barth attended the trac-
tor pull in Dunlap, Iowa Saturday
night.
Payton Weehler was the Junior
All Around Cowboy Champion
over the weekend at the Stephens
Arena Youth Rodeo near Glen-
wood. Congratulations Payton!
Payton participates in several
events. He received a very impres-
sive belt buckle for his efforts.
Tuesday Kathi Braby took Hat-
tie and Holden Dukes shopping
in Des Moines. They met Laura
Dukes for lunch.
Thursday night Craig and Kathi
Braby went to Norwalk to watch
Holden Dukes play baseball. They
visited in the Lafe and Laura Dukes
home after the game.
Robert, Julie, Laura and Amber
Davison attended a family dinner
on Saturday in the home of Keith
and Nancy Sackett. They visited
with many relatives including Ju-
lies cousins, Matt, Melia, Brennan
and Derrick Douglas of Liberty,
MO; Elton and Emmy Sackett of
Parnell, MO; Bob and Barbara Al-
len of LeGrange, Iowa; James, Jill
and Nolan Barth of Grundy Center
and Tom, Kristi, Raines, Mya and
Rowan Sackett.
Saturday afternoon, Carme and
Todd Lillenthal visited in the home
of Craig and Kathi Braby.
Wishard Chapel
Carol McCreary 464-3178
Mary Troyer
Down Redding Way
A good crowd attended Wishard
Chapel on Sunday. Paul Dykstra
was guest speaker in the absence
of Pastor Bill.
Special guests, Mark and Jenn
Bettinger, Samuel, Mady, and Han-
nah visited Wishard on Sunday to
share their testimony. They are
missionaries with Blessman Min-
istries and are leaving for South
Africa in two weeks for 2 years.
The Bettingers were staying with
Chad and Jenn Main in the area.
Several from Wishard Chapel
are exhibiting at the State Fair.
Jim and Carol Anne McCreary
spent Saturday afternoon and eve-
ning at the Fair with the McCreary
family. Ed McCreary is working
with Livestock Security again this
year.
Connie and Doyle Richards at-
tended the fair on Friday and Con-
nie worked at the State Fair First
Aid station and visited the Bless-
man Ministries booth.
Pastor Bill Armstrong will
return to the pulpit next Sunday
morning.
Sunday School will resume on
September 1st.
Augst 12 - Summer harvest is
in full swing with threshing oats,
putting up hay, as well as putting
up produce from the bountiful har-
vest of the garden.
Going to Chouteau, OK last
week for the Teacher Meeting
were: Jacob and Mary Schrock,
Alvine Bontrager, Rosa Miller,
Esther Mast, Nancy Troyer, Wilma
Miller and Naomi Beechy. Three
girls from Princeton also traveled
with the above, Miriam Ann Det-
weiller, Miriam Yutzy and Rhoda
Schlabach.
Levi and Rosa Miller went to
Lamar, MO for a Miller Reunion.
Joseph Miller traveled to Fredonia,
PA to visit his friend, Esther Byler.
Noah Bontrager went with Joseph.
Emma Yoder (Alberts) left
for Welch, OK to help out at her
brothers home, Daniel and Mar-
thas, caring for the new baby and
helping with household duties.
August 28 is the planned day
for the wedding of Raymond Yutzy
(Samuel and Leona) and Susan
Yoder (Lloyd and Mary) both of
Bloomeld. Raymond is a grand-
son of the writers.
Sustainable vegetable
production website
available from ISU
Increased demand for locally
grown fruit and vegetables has
attracted many new growers in
Iowa.
Ajay Nair, vegetable produc-
tion specialist with Iowa State Uni-
versity Extension and Outreach, is
sharing information to help them
adopt sustainable production prac-
tices and improve their bottom line
and the environment.
Nairs new Sustainable Veg-
etable Production website at www.
extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab
features publications, videos and
other grower resources highlight-
ing his research results over the
past two years.
Top talent slated
for Greeneld
Some of Central Iowas top mu-
sical talent will take the stage at the
Warren Cultural Center in Green-
eld when the rock band Bright
Giant and blues duo Lightnin Red
and Curry Harter play on Saturday,
August 24.
Tickets are on sale now at Ed
& Evas artisan store, 154 Pub-
lic Square, Greeneld (641-743-
2566), and online at warrencultur-
alcenter.com.
General admission seats are
$12 in advance, $15 at the door.
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122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa
Church Obituaries Public Notices
CLARKE COMMUNITY HOUSING INC.
All electric units/utility allowance
USDA/S.I.R.H.A. rent assistance
Snow removal/lawn care provided
Handicap accessible units
Rent based on income
Professional management
Water and trash free
Qualified applicants must be 62 years of age or older,
handicap/disabled regardless of age.
For video tours and additional information, visit:
www.national-management.com
For an application or more information,
contact: Elsie Morris, Project Manager
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph. 641-342-2718 Fax: 641-342-2314
This institution is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
In Loving Memory
of
Vernon McGahuey
August 1993
Sadly missed by:
Wanda
Connie and Rick Terry and Nancy
Jenny and Jeff Troy and LaRae
Mason and Maren Raelene Raechel
Jason and Mindy Andrea and Aleigha
Zach and Xander
Zara
Zoie and Zina
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To our Ringgold County communities for all your years of support!
Sincerely,
Rural Iowa Crisis Center
Board, Staff and Volunteers
After twelve years of providing services and shelter to Victims and
Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse, the Rural Iowa Crisis Center
will be closing our doors forever in late August or early September
2013.
All client files for which we do not receive a release will be
destroyed by Thursday, August 29, 2013.
24-Hour Hotline 1-888-782-6632 or our
Main Center 641-782-2706 for more information
Dear Ones, Thank You
for remembering us at the time of Judys pass-
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remembrances. Thank you to those from the Benton
Waubonsie building for helping and for the delicious
desserts and drinks for the family and friends after the
graveside services. A thank you to Dahl who supplied
the food for everyone. Your thoughtfulness was much
appreciated.
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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 18:
8:00 a.m., Worship with holy
communion.
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
Mount Ayr
Michael Maddy, Pastor
(641-464-2127)
www.ubpchurch.com
Sunday, August 18
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Church Service.
Greeter, Dean Blades; Call to
Worship, Deb Larson; Musician,
Fay Howie; Drums, Lew Knapp;
Children Sermon, Amanda Maddy;
Nursery, Pat Meester; Message,
Pastor Mike Maddy; Snacks, Kleta
Dunkeson
Monday, August 19
5:00 p.m. Stretch Exercises
Tuesday, August 20
7:00 a.m. Mens Breakfast held at
the UBP CHURCH
Wednesday, August 21
5:00 p.m. Stretch Class
No Choir Practice during summer
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (change of
time) held in Maple Ridge (change
of place)

Platte Center Presbyterian Church
Delores Doench, Pastor
10:00 a.m., Fellowship.

First Christian Church
Reverend Chris Conklin
Sunday, August 18:
7:00 a.m., Mens Breakfast
10:00 a.m., Church.
Wednesday, August 21:
9:00 a.m., WIC
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.

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.
More information available online
at lighthouseonline.org.
Area Bible Fellowship Church
204 North Van Buren, Cleareld
Pastor Ron Christian
Associate Pastor Keith Lorenz
Website: www.areabiblefellow-
ship.org
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 18:
11:00 a.m., Worship service with
Lou Clothier speaking.

Mount Ayr Restoration Branch
Sherman Phipps, Presiding Elder
Alan Smith, Assistant
Sunday, August 18:
Welcomers: Sue Beck
9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Bob
Rowland
10:00 a.m., Classes.
11:00 a.m., Worship. Steve Smith,
presiding; Rodney Bastow, speaking;
Pat Bolingbroke, pianist; Ron/Di
Smith, special music.
Custodians: Ron Smith.
6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at
Bob Rowland home.
Wednesday, August 21:
7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Ron
Smith home. Rodney Bastow presid-
ing.
Gladys Elizabeth Wickett Faris
GLADYS ELIZABETH
WICKETT FARIS
Gladys Elizabeth Wickett Faris
was born February 1, 1914 on the
family farm near New Virginia,
Iowa, and passed away August 4,
2013 in Santa Rosa, California, at
the age of 99. She died peacefully
at home surrounded by her loving
family. Gladys grew up and went
to school in New Virginia. After
graduating from high school, she
attended Iowa Beauty College
and later worked as a beautician
in Mount Ayr where she met her
future husband, Lynden Faris.
In 1938 they were married at the
Little Brown Church in the Vale in
Nashua, Iowa. The couple initially
settled in southern Iowa where she
became a wonderful homemaker, a
caring wife and a devoted mother.
After living in several central Iowa
communities, Gladys and Lynden
moved their family to southern
California in 1957 where they lived
until retirement. Most recently they
resided in the Oakmont Village
Retirement Community near Santa
Rosa, California. Throughout her
life, Gladys enjoyed traveling and
over the years she and Lynden va-
cationed in all 50 states as well as
other countries.
She is preceded in death by
her husband, Lynden; her parents,
Walter Wickett and Margaret Otz
Wickett; and her siblings, Lucy
Felton, Mary Spencer, Nadine
Nick and Richard Wickett.
Gladys is survived by her chil-
dren and their families -- daughter
Karla Moberly and her husband
Bill of Santa Rosa; son Robert
Faris of Santa Barbara, California;
son Richard Faris and his wife Judi
of Menlo Park, California; two
grandchildren, Laurie Williams
and her husband Dan of Davis,
California, and Bryan Moberly
and his wife MaryAnn of Collier-
Obituaries
ville, Tennessee; four great-grand-
children, Megan, Mitchell, Bryson
and Malana; and many nieces and
nephews.
Remembrances may be made to
the American Heart Association, to
your local Hospice organization or
to your favorite charity.
Visitation will be held at Wat-
son-Armstrong Funeral Home in
Mount Ayr on Saturday, August 17
from 10:00 am to 11:30 am with a
graveside service at 11:30 am at
Rose Hill Cemetery. Interment will
follow the graveside services.
Raelin Jo Sumpter
RAELIN JO SUMPTER
Raelin Jo Sumpter, daughter of
Desirae Sumpter, was born at 6:32
p.m. on October 22, 2012 at Iowa
Methodist Medical Center in Des
Moines, Iowa. She entered this
world at six pounds, 6.7 ounces
and was 18.5 inches long.
Raelin may not have lived a
long life but she was loved by all
who knew her. Raelin passed away
at 4:00 p.m. on August 5, 2013 in
her home surrounded by a loving
family.
Those left to cherish her mem-
ory include her mother, Desirae
Sumpter of Mount Ayr; Grandpar-
ents Christel and Papa Steve Scar-
lett; Aunt Frankie Scarlett and Un-
cle Tristen Scarlett; Great Grandma
Carmen Sumpter of Bayeld, CO;
Great Grandpa Rodger Sumpter of
Bakerseld, CA; numerous Aunts,
Uncles and Cousins who loved her.
She will be in our hearts forever.
Raelin was preceded in death
by her Great-Grandma Ginny Mor-
gan of Ottumwa; Great-Grandpa
Benny Scarlett of Ottumwa; Great-
Grandpa Frank Forney; Great-
Great-Grandpa Leo Maser of Wa-
terloo.
The family of Raelin would
like to thank the men and women
of Care Initiatives Hospice and
Iowa Methodist Blank Hospital for
all the love and care they gave to
Desirae and Raelin.
Services were held at the Wat-
son- Armstrong Funeral Home in
Mount Ayr, Wednesday, August 7,
2013 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Matthew
Novotny ofciated. Pallbearers
were Steve Scarlett and Tristen
Scarlett. Honorary pallbearers
were Frankie Scarlett, Grandma
Christel Scarlett and Great Grand-
ma Carmen Sumpter.
Memorials may be made to De-
sirae Sumpter at the Watson-Arm-
strong Funeral Home.
Cleta Lavaun Force
CLETA LAVAUN FORCE
Cleta Lavaun Force, daughter
of Guy Ora & Ada Belle (Brown)
Burch, was born June 6, 1920 at
home in Liberty township, Ring-
gold County, Iowa.
Cleta moved with her family to
Benton when she was 3 years old
and she grew up there and attended
and graduated from Benton High
School.
On August 14, 1938, Cleta and
Clifford Force went to Creston,
Iowa and were married. They re-
turned home to tell their parents
about their marriage. Cleta and
Clifford lived at Maloy, Iowa,
Worth, Missouri, and Benton,
Iowa. In 1944, they purchased and
moved to a farm 3 miles west of
Mount Ayr. In 1959, they sold that
farm and purchased and moved to
a farm further west of Mount Ayr.
In 1973, they sold that farm and
moved into Mount Ayr.
Cleta was a devoted farm wife
and mother and provided much love
and care for Alan. She enjoyed the
family trips that they took; visiting
with family and friends; and going
camping. She was a member of the
Neighborhood Womens Club and
area card parties. Cleta enjoyed
helping in the nursery at church.
Cleta became a resident of
Clearview Home in Mount Ayr
and she peacefully passed away
there on August 5, 2013. She was
preceded in death by her parents;
her husband Clifford on Septem-
ber 25, 1992; granddaughter Kerri
Dawn Hembry; sons-in-law Larry
Hembry and Roy Kennedy; her
twin brother Glen Burch; a brother
Don Burch and sister Jean Burch.
Those left to cherish her mem-
ory include her children Sharon
Kennedy of Rogers, Arkansas,
Alan Force of Mount Ayr, and
Glenys Essex and husband John
of Independence, MO; grandchil-
dren Sherri Wheeler of Centerton,
Arkansas, L.J. Hembry of Ben-
tonville, Arkansas, Barry Hem-
bry of Hayden, Idaho, and Sara
Essex of Independence, MO; 12
great grandchildren and 6 great
great grandchildren; nieces, neph-
ews, cousins, other relatives and
friends.
A memorial fund has been es-
tablished for the Ringgold County
Group Home.
Visitation is scheduled for Sat-
urday, September 14 from 12:00
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Watson-Arm-
strong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr
with graveside services beginning
1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 14
at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Roger Allan Horne
ROGER ALLAN HORNE
Roger Allan Horne, son of Stan-
ley and Mary (Hoover) Horne, was
born October 14, 1941 in Mount
Ayr, Iowa.
After Roger graduated from
Mount Ayr High School in 1960,
he went on to earn a Bachelors of
Science in Education degree from
Northwest Missouri State Univer-
sity, and his Masters degree from
Oklahoma State University.
Roger taught for 37 years and
retired from Hickman Mills High
School.
Roger passed away at his home
in Belton, Missouri on August 8,
2013. He was preceded in death by
his parents; brothers Robert, Ray,
John, and Donald Horne.
He is survived by son and
daughter-in-law Javin and Dena
Horne of Baytown, Texas; son Jer-
emy Horne of Belton, Missouri;
grandchildren Lakin and Brander
Horne of Baytown, Texas; brother
James Horne of Naperville, Illi-
nois; sister Marilyn Black of Mon-
mouth, Illinois; brother Richard
Horne of Mesa, Arizona; others
relatives and friends.
A gathering of family and
friends will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Wat-
son-Armstrong Funeral Home in
Mount Ayr with graveside services
to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in
Mount Ayr. Memorials may be sent
in his name to Watson-Armstrong
Funeral Home.
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Public
Notices
NOTICE OF PROBATE
OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT
OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE IOWADISTRICT COURT
FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY
Probate No. ESPR 208729
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF WALTER M. PUTNEY,
Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the
Estate of Walter M. Putney, Deceased,
who died on or about July 13, 2013:
You are hereby notied that on the
17
th
day of July, 2013, the last will
and testament of Walter M. Putney,
Deceased, bearing date of the 26
th
day of June, 2000, was admitted to
probate in the above named court and
that James L. Pedersen was appointed
executor of the estate. Any action to
set aside the will must be brought in
the district court of said county within
the later to occur of four months from
the date of the second publication of
this notice or one month from the date
of mailing of this notice to all heirs of
the decedent and devisees under the
will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever
barred.
Notice is further given that all
persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate pay-
ment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall
le them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by
law, duly authenticated, for allowance,
and unless so led by the later to oc-
cur of four months from the second
publication of this notice or one month
from the date of mailing of this notice
(unless otherwise allowed or paid) a
claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 2
nd
day of August,
2013.
James L. Pedersen
Executor of Estate
201 E. Monroe Street
Mount Ayr, IA50854
James L. Pedersen
ICIS PIN No: AT0006167
James L. Pedersen, P.C.
Attorney for Executor
Mount Ayr, IA50854
Date of second publication, 15
th
day of August, 2013.
23-2t
Public
Notices
NOTICE OF PROBATE
OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT
OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE IOWADISTRICT COURT
FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF NORMA M. SMITH
a/k/a NORMA M. McCLINTOCK
a/k/a NORMAM. POTTORFF a/k/a
NORMAM. SMITH McCLINTOCK,
Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the
Estate of Norma M. Smith, Deceased,
who died on or about June 19, 2013:
1
st
day of August, 2013, the last will
and testament of Norma M. Smith a/k/a
Norma M. McClintock, Deceased,
bearing date of the 5
th
day of January,
1996, was admitted to probate in the
above named court and that Stephen
A. Smith and Mary Jane Thompson
was appointed executor of the estate.
Any action to set aside the will must
be brought in the district court of said
county within the later to occur of four
months from the date of the second
to all heirs of the decedent and devisees
under the will whose identities are
reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter
be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all
le them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by
and unless so led by the later to oc-
cur of four months from the second
(unless otherwise allowed or paid) a
claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 1
st
day of August,
2013.
Stephen A. Smith
Mary Jane Thompson
Executor of Estate
204 W. Jackson
Mount Ayr, IA50854
Ronald D. Bonnett
Attorney for Executor
402 Main Street
Bedford, IA50833
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23-2t
3. It has no capital stock.
4. It was organized in 1887 and
has perpetual existence.
5. Its affairs are conducted by a
board of directors who are elected
on the fourth Monday in January at
1 p.m.
6. Private property is exempt
from corporate debts.
7. Ringgold Mutual Insurance
Association merged into Danish
Mutual Insurance Association ef-
fective July 1, 2013.
RINGGOLD MUTUAL
By Robert Shafer,
Secretary
21-4t
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City of Blockton
is accepting applications for a
PART- TIME PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE
Duties include snow removal, mowing, street maintenance,
general maintenance and other city related duties. Must be able to
respond to emergencies nights and weekends. Applicant must have a
valid Iowa drivers license and be able to obtain a Class B CDL.
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(including driving record), pre-employment physical and drug test.
The City prefers that the applicant reside in Blockton or within 5
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IPERS.
Applications may be obtained at Blockton City Hall, 405 Division
Street, Blockton, Iowa 50836 or by calling 641-788-2655 or by
emailing: Blockton@grm.net or at Browns Service in Blockton.
Application deadline is Monday, August 26. The City of Blockton is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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:
Before the school year starts, sort through old materials.
Many of last years supplies can be reused or recycled.
NOW HIRING FOR OUR LAMONI OFFICE!
For more information, go to
site.shopfreedomracing.com/employment.html
No walk-in applicants, please.
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.
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts
Ph. 641-446-7557
Buying all ferrous and nonferrous metals. From cars
to machinery, we can pick up anything. If you can
deliver, we now have new truck scales on site where
we will give you top dollar for your scrap iron. We are
also your one-stop shop for nationwide new and
used auto parts.
26050 200th Avenue, Leon, Iowa
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
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Hwy. 2 East, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3204
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Help Wanted
Full-time nurse aide evening shift and
part-time RN positions available. Apply in
person. New wage and benefit package
including employer contributions for retire-
ment, IRA and health insurance, employer
paid life insurance, holiday pay, vacation
and more. Equal opportunity employer.
To consign cattle or for more information, contact:
BARN: Ph. 712-779-3636
MARK: Ph. 712-779-0169 AL: Ph. 712-779-0168
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MASSENA LIVESTOCK SALES
Special Cattle Sale and
Customer Appreciation Lunch
Tuesday, August 27, Noon
Serving Lunch 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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:
Dietary Aide Dietary Aide
Full-Time Full-Time
Deadline to receive applications is Monday, August 19, 2013. Deadline to receive applications is Monday, August 19, 2013.
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.
FOR RENT
1 Bedroom
Apartments
in Tingley for elderly or
disabled are available now at
Tingley
Housing Corp.
- Must be 62 or older.
- Stove and refrigerator furnished.
- Maximum income limit has changed.
~ Call ~
Nancy Ford
Ph.641-772-4295
POSITIONS OPEN
Certified Nurse Aide - Evening Shift
Dietary Aide - Part-Time
Cook - Part-Time
We are looking for people who are compassionate and enjoy
the elderly to come to work for Clearview Homes.
If you want job satisfaction by working with a caring team,
come in and visit with us about our starting rate and pay scale.
Offering an excellent benefit package including: Paid sick leave,
401k, health and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation.
CLEARVIEW HOMES
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2240
Ahome away fromhome providing quality care for our residents for over 51 years.
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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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ADKISSON SAWMILL. Portable
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Serving the area since 1989. Call
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3-tfn
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SHAHA CONSTRUCTION. Dozer
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MOVING MUST SELL: Brown and
tan davenport, excellent condition,
reclines at both ends; burgundy
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IN THE ESTATE OF MAXINE
SMITH KEAN, Deceased.
TO ALL PERSONS INTEREST-
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open and manage a savings
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create or ne-tune a business
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A eld day August 20 at the
Iowa State University Neely-
Kinyon Farm will cover the topics
of sustainable and organic agricul-
ture. The eld day will begin at 4
p.m. and includes a light supper.
The eld day will look at the
issues all crop growers have faced
this year wet spring, dry July and
weeds in late-planted and replanted
elds, as well as issues specic to
organic farmers such as employing
a tractor-pulled propane gas burner
to ame weeds in the row.
Tours of the organic corn, soy-
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Long-Term Agroecological Re-
search experiment at the Neely-
Kinyon Farm will be part of the
eld day program. Discussions will
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that organic farming can foster
greater efciency in nutrient use
and higher potential for sequestrat-
ing carbon as well as the economic
benets of organic production.
The USDA-NIFA organic vege-
table project will also be highlight-
ed at the eld day. This research
project demonstrates soil quality
benets of organic no-till and yield
Organic eld day set
for August 20
benets for sweet corn, tomatoes
and peppers from mulching, com-
post and cover crops.
Representatives from the US-
DA-Natural Resources Conserva-
tion Services, Barb Stewart and
Alan Long, will discuss NRCS
cost-share programs for cover
crops and other programs that or-
ganic farmers can utilize. Dale
Raasch of Bridgewater, Iowa, will
discuss his production and market-
ing strategies for organic produce
and meat, which will be served at
the supper. Other local foods on
the menu will include organic veg-
etables from H.A. Wallace Coun-
try Life Center and Picket Fence
ice cream.
The eld day will be held in
conjunction with Practical Farm-
ers of Iowa. For more information
contact Kathleen Delate at 515-
294-7069 or kdelate@iastate.edu
or Kathy Rohrig, Adair County
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mance schedule for the 2013-2014
academic year, which will feature
celebrations of 80s rock music,
jazz and Native American culture
as well as a beloved 50s-themed
musical.
Five shows comprise this sea-
sons Encore performance series.
Northwest Director of Cam-
pus Activities Angel McAdams
Prescott said the upcoming season
will have audiences experiencing
theater and the performing arts in
ways they may never have before
from the seasons rst offering,
Sing-A-Long Grease, to the
spring performance of Hot Club
San Francisco, a jazz outt that
plays to silent lms.
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years season and the options it of-
fers for our students and commu-
nity members to be exposed to the
arts and discover some different art
experiences, McAdams Prescott
said.
McAdams Prescott also not-
ed some of this seasons Encore
performers will spend time with
students on the Northwest cam-
pus and in the Maryville com-
munity. The Lakota Sioux Dance
Theatre, in conjunction with its
performance, will participate in
a residency November 13-15 that
includes cultural classes. The per-
formance groups visit also will be
part of Native American History
Month programming coordinated
by Northwests Ofce of Inter-
cultural Affairs. Additionally, the
March 7 performance of New Jazz
Order will occur in conjunction
with the Northwest Jazz Festival,
led by associate professor of music
Dr. Bill Richardson.
Season ticket sales begin Mon-
day, August 12. Season ticket hold-
ers receive benets that include the
ability to purchase tickets before
they are available to the general
public, VIP seating and access
to private receptions before each
show. Additionally, season ticket
holders this year will be eligible
for VIP seating for the Student
Activities Councils fall comedy
show Wednesday, October 24, and
Kazual, an a capella group sched-
uled to perform Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 12.
Encore tickets may be pur-
chased at the Student Services
Center between 8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, on
the rst oor of the Administration
Building, or online at http://www.
nwmissouri.edu/campusactivities/
encore.htm.
For more information about the
Encore season or to learn about do-
nating to support the program, con-
tact McAdams Prescott at angel@
nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1226.
All performances begin at 7:30
p.m. at the Ron Houston Center for
the Performing Arts.
Northwest announces
performance schedule

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