Kathy Loew and husband Pete recently opened Closet to Closet, a secondhand boutique, inside Churdan’s old grocery store. The Loews left the Des Moines area for Churdan nearly four years ago for a “simpler” life. Kathy Loew previously worked in corporate communications for DuPont Pioneer. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Bonnie Silbaugh (left), of Jefferson, checks out at Closet to Closet while shopping last week on her lunch break.

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There were more questions than answers Sept. 16 at the fi rst Greene County school board meeting about what caused the resounding defeat of the $20 million school bond proposal earlier this month.The measure — which was voted down by a three-

to-two margin — would have provided for a new gym, cafeteria, heating and cooling system and se-cure entrances. The middle school in Jefferson and intermediate building in Grand Junction would have been repurposed or shut down. The full cost of the bond was

scheduled to be $22.8 million, but $2.8 million was to be as-sessed by borrowing against the previously approved phys-ical plant and equipment levy.Board members continue to

argue the upgrades and clos-ings are necessary to operate more effi ciently, provide stu-dents with the best possible learning environment and bring security and safety stan-dards up to par.“I think our next step is to

assess why people voted no,” Superintendant Tim Christensen said. “What is the best avenue to do that?”Open forums, sending out questionnaires and so-

liciting feedback through email were each proposed as methods to help board members understand why people voted against the measure. Christensen said he plans to schedule open forums in the next few weeks.“I think the process of the open forum makes

people think,” board member David Ohrt said. “It’s easy to say, ‘No, it’s gonna cost me money.’ But what we need to know is, ‘Do you have a better so-lution?’ What can they say yes to?”The fi rst proposal presented to the board by the Fa-

cility Study Committee was set to cost $30 million before being cut. Multiple board members said they had spoken

with locals who automatically voted against this measure, believing a trimmed down version was sure to follow.“We thought we were doing our duty to get it down

to an affordable plan that met the minimum that we need,” board member Mark Peters said. “That’s what we did.”Other members were concerned that the 4 percent

interest rate on the bond could rise in the future, making the project more expensive.“This is a fairly unique opportunity to get all the

square footage you’ll need for the next 50 years at

Charlie Daniels might be 78, but it’s fair to say he could still whip the snot outta most of to-day’s bro-country acts.The legendary Charlie

Daniels Band will make its Jefferson debut at 7:30 p.m. Friday with a show at the Wild Rose casino.Tickets start at

$31.50.He’s still best

known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”For ticket

info, visit http://jefferson.wil-droseresorts.com or call 515-386-7777.

Applications available Oct. 1 for casino richesSpecial to The Jefferson HeraldGrow Greene County Gam-

ing Corp., the local nonprofi t license holder for Wild Rose Jefferson, is developing its op-erational plans for distribution of casino grant funds.Under the agreement between

Wild Rose and Grow Greene, 5

percent of the adjusted gaming revenue from the new casino will go to Grow Greene to dis-tribute to worthwhile civic orga-nizations and projects. With annual gaming revenues

estimated at $30 million, that means some $1.5 million is pro-jected for distribution.Up to $270,000 each year will

be designated for organizations in the six counties contiguous to Greene County, in keeping with the agreement. Grow Greene plans to work with the commu-nity foundations of the six coun-ties for the distribution. It’s a unique arrangement in

Iowa — no other casino agree-ment explicitly provides for

sharing grant money with neigh-boring counties. That provision makes Wild Rose Jefferson a truly regional facility.That leaves a projected $1.23

million annually for Greene County projects.The eight-member Grow

Greene board for several months has been discussing how to go about making decisions con-cerning the distribution.Some decisions have been

penciled into the plan.

For one, Grow Greene will be providing money to the Greene County Community Foundation so that that organization can continue to fund worthwhile projects throughout the county. Although no defi nite amount

has been pegged, it’s Grow Greene’s stated intention to make sure the Community Foundation receives at least as much money, and probably more, each year than it now gets from state gambling funds.

(Under Iowa law, counties that have no gambling facility share equally in one-half of one per-cent of the total adjusted rev-enue from the 19 state-regulated gambling enterprises in Iowa, and those funds go to county community foundations. Greene County has received its share of those funds, about $130,000 a year, but the construction of the Wild Rose casino in Jeffer-

Grow Greene may hire paid employeeto help dole out cash

UpcycledA former corporate professional from Des Moines

fi nds renewed life running a secondhand store in Churdan

There were mergers to keep on the down-low and genetically modifi ed organisms to defend. Then the mon-

arch butterfl ies started dying.“You’d have Greenpeace pro-

testing somewhere overseas and they’d lock themselves to the gates,” Kathy Loew recalled, remi-niscing how she spent years trying to control the message for DuPont Pioneer as part of its corporate communications team.And now she’s happy just to be

selling secondhand clothes in Churdan.If you’re wondering how a person

who doesn’t have the last name Minnehan or Geisler can end up in Churdan (pop. 386) from one of the biggest companies in the world — Pioneer’s parent, DuPont, is bigger than Philip Morris, Lock-heed Martin, Halliburton and even McDonald’s — go back and read

that fi rst paragraph again.“When you’re in that fi eld, you

have to be kind of an adrenaline junkie,” Loew confessed. “I’m past that,” she added.Loew and husband Pete — both

natives of the Des Moines metro

area — wanted out of the rat race so badly they ended up on two and a half acres south of Churdan near-ly four years ago.In December, the couple bought

the building that formerly housed Churdan’s grocery store. After

months of renovation — “All the coolers were here,” Kathy Loew said — they recently opened Clos-et to Closet, a secondhand clothing boutique.If it’s an indication of Churdan’s

commercial real estate market, the “For Sale” sign in the window of what was once Churdan Foods was so faded they couldn’t make out the phone number.Closet to Closet joins a business

district that, like so many other ru-ral Iowa downtowns, has lost most of its business.There’s now just a bank, an insur-

ance offi ce, the public library and a beauty salon.“And the taxidermy guy,” Loew

said, a statement that reveals more about her journey from urban to ru-ral than perhaps anything else.Pat Geisler, who ran Churdan

Foods until it closed nearly a de-cade ago, was beginning to wonder if the building would ever sell.“We don’t have that many busi-

By ANDREW MCGINNa.mcginn@beeherald.com

Candidates unveiled for Nov. 3 city elections

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Staff reportCraig Berry will run unopposed

Nov. 3 for another term as Jeffer-son mayor — but seven candidates will have to duke it out for two other seats on the city council.The Greene County auditor’s of-

fi ce Friday released the names of candidates who fi led to run for this fall’s countywide city elections.In Jefferson, Matt Wetrich will

challenge incumbent council-woman Lisa Jaskey for the Sec-

ond Ward seat. Jaskey has been on the council since 2012.For a single at-

large seat, can-didates include Brandon Gustoff, Lisa Turner, Me-Linda Madison-Millard, Brett Cranston and Da-vid Sloan.One of two at-large seats on the

city council, it’s being vacated by Shannon Black, who earlier an-nounced plans to step down. Black and her family will be moving just outside the city limits, rendering her ineligible to serve on the coun-cil.Barring a successful write-in

campaign on Election Day, Berry will continue his role as mayor, a position he’s held since 2008.The lifelong Jefferson resident

previously served on the city coun-

cil from 1985 to 2004.The other ballot lineups:

Churdan Mayor: Joleen Killeen Council members (vote for

three): Steve Killeen, Roger M. Olson, Jason MinnehanCouncil members to fi ll vacan-

cies (vote for two): Heidi Geisler, Nick Christianson

Craig Berry

School board left puzzledFailed bond was actually scaled down, board saysBy MATTHEW REZABJefferson Herald staff

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In case you missed it — we’ve moved! Or at least our inpatient care and many of our outpatient services moved to their new space in our 52,000-square-foot expansion area that opened on Monday, August 31.

If you are receiving outpatient care in surgery, imaging or laboratory, you’re receiving that in the new space. If you are an inpatient yourself or visiting a loved one, you are also doing that in the new space. And our ER is front and center off of Grimmell Road, just like we promised. You can’t miss it.

Renovation on the vacated spaces began immediately, which has created another round of temporary locations for some services. To help everyone find their way, we now have an information desk in the main lobby and two friendly and energetic transporters to help community members maneuver their way around until everything becomes more familiar.

Our public health team has been moved back into the building, so you’ll soon see the temporary office trailer that has been in the clinics parking lot gone. Public health is now located on the B Level of the medical center and is accessible by entering the clinic entrance and using elevator D.

Right around the time you are reading this, it’s possible that the south wing on the front of the medical center will have been removed — making way for the long main walkway that will make getting any place in the medical center much easier. We still have another year of renovation and construction in front of us — and we’re all working together to make this time of transition a positive experience for all.

We promise that patient care in all service areas will not be interrupted during the many transitions that are and will be taking place.

I am happy to report that UnityPoint Clinic has Dr. Jon Van Der Veer now seeing patients. And starting in mid-October, a second ARNP, Jen Pudenz, will be joining their team. UnityPoint Clinic has been a great addition to the community and we are proud to have them on our medical center campus.

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65th Wedding Anniversary

BUD & JOAN TASLERSaturday,

October 3, 2015

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1000 West Lincoln Way,Jefferson, Iowa 50129

Please join us and help us celebrate our 65th Wedding Anniversary!

Juergensen-LewisThe wedding of Mack-

enzie Juergensen, daugh-ter of Jill and the late Chris Juergensen, of Churdan, to Mitchell Lewis, son of Jeff and Patty Lewis, of Man-son, is being announced by the bride’s mother.

An Oct. 10 ceremony at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville is planned.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Iowa Central with a degree in culinary arts. She is employed at Good Samaritan Society of Manson and Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center.

The groom-to-be is a graduate of Buena Vista University with a bachelor of arts in accounting and fi nance/banking. He is employed as the business manager/board secretary at Paton-Churdan School District.

All interested older citizens of Greene County are invited to participate in the congregate meal program in Jefferson or in Scranton.The Jefferson meal is served at

noon each weekday at Greene-wood Community Center. The Scranton meal is served each weekday at the former Method-ist education center at the cor-ner of Madison and Main St.Reservations can be made by

calling the meal site prior to 7:30 a.m. the day of the meal. Transportation in Jefferson may be arranged at the same time. In Jefferson call 515-386-9170 be-tween 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or leave a message. In Scranton call 712-652-3800 by 2 p.m.Monday, Sept. 28: Swiss style

ground beef, baked potato, triple salad, blushing pears, to-mato juice. Tuesday, Sept. 29: BBQ pork

on whole wheat bun, California blend, potato salad, peaches. Wednesday, Sept. 30: Crunchy

pollock, sweet potato, succo-tash, pineapple dessert, rasp-berry lemonade.Thursday, Oct. 1: Turkey

roast, potatoes/gravy, cooked cabbage, strawberries, orange juice. Friday, Oct. 2: Golden baked

chicken, scalloped potatoes, harvard beets, sunshine salad, whole wheat roll.Note: The total cost of provid-

ing each meal is $6.25. Elder-bridge Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Program suggests a contribution of $3.50 to $5.50. Eligible persons (diners age 60 and over and their spouses) may contribute whatever they wish to the Senior Nutrition Program. Persons under age 60 must pay the total cost to the site manager.

Congregate Meals

Mexican Stuffed ShellsMy friend Misty Nanna, a fel-

low Hawkeye and teacher, loves to make healthful and tasty food for her family of fi ve, and this quick dinner is both. It’s a fu-sion of Tex-Mex and Italian. No need for red sauce in this recipe as salsa and taco sauce add col-or and fl avor.These stuffed shells were a

hit at our house. They were so good, it was hard to save any for

Put some variety in pasta nightBy JANE LAWSONFor The Jefferson Herald

leftovers. 1 lb ground turkey breast1 pkg low-sodium taco season-

ing4 oz low-fat cream cheese15 jumbo pasta shells1 cup salsa1 cup taco sauce2 cups Monterey Jack cheeselow-fat sour cream or plain

Greek yogurt2 green onions, slicedsliced black olives (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a frying pan brown ground turkey; add taco seasoning and water and prepare according to package directions. Off the heat add cream cheese

into the pan, allow it to melt and stir it into meat. Blend well. Set aside. Cook the pasta shells accord-

ing to directions (minus one minute); drain. Set shells out individually on cutting board/baking sheet so that they don’t stick together.Pour salsa on bottom of 9×13-

inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with an equal portion of the meat mixture. Place shells in dish facing upwards.Sprinkle cheese over meat

in shells and spoon taco sauce evenly over the top of the cheese. Cover dish with alumi-num foil and bake for 25 min-

utes. After 25 minutes, remove

foil and bake uncovered for 5 minutes more. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt on top. Garnish with sliced green onion and/or sliced black olives. Serves 3-4 Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed

ShellsJamie Deen has a fl avorful take

on stuffed shells by combining ground beef, Italian turkey sau-sage, baby spinach, and ricotta cheese. This dish will defi nitely please your guests the next time you have company over for din-ner. Kosher salt1 (6 oz) box jumbo pasta shellsnon-stick spray8 oz lean ground beef8 oz sweet Italian turkey sau-

sage, casings removed1 large carrot, scrubbed well,

fi nely chopped1 medium onion, fi nely

chopped2 cloves garlic, fi nely chopped1/4 teaspoon crushed red pep-

per fl akes, optional2 (28 oz) cans crushed toma-

toes1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn5 oz fresh baby spinach1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta1 cup shredded part skim moz-

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Ashley Custer (left), of Jefferson, smiles Saturday as 8-year-old Jocelyn Velazco, of Scranton, successfully shoots archery for the fi rst time at Slininger Woods as part of Greene County Outdoor Day. More than 50 area youth ages 8 to 18 participated in the free annual event, introducing them to shotgun, rifl e and black powder shooting, archery, trapping and even tomahawk throwing. The event is hosted by a collection of groups, including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Greene County Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, 4-H, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Greene County Sportsman’s Club, Greene County Conservation Board and Greene County Peace Offi cers. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Kaiden Burbank, 8, of Jefferson, struggles Saturday to push down the bolt of his .22-caliber rifl e on a fi ring line supervised by Greene County Sheriff Steve Haupert at Greene County Outdoor Day. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Jefferson resident Mike Monagin (left), of the Raccoon Valley Muzzleloaders, prepares Rylan Larsen, 9, of Grand Junction, to shoot a black powder rifl e Saturday at Slininger Woods as part of Greene County Outdoor Day. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFER-SON HERALD

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CITY, PAGE 5

By ANDREW MCGINNa.mcginn@beeherald.com

By DOUGLAS BURNSd.burns@carrollspaper.com

Tis the season for county political party parties Weaver introduced to local Dems

Greene County Democrats threw their weight Saturday evening behind Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bid for presi-dent.Well, not offi cially or any-

thing — but at the pie auc-tion that concluded Saturday’s Democratic steak dinner at the

Greenewood Center, a rhubarb pie to benefi t the Sanders cam-paign outsold a French silk pie to aid the campaign of former Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton.So, technically, just in terms of

calories, local Democrats did, in fact, throw their weight behind the candidates Saturday.The Sanders pie sold for

$27.50. Clinton’s French silk

pie went for $25.However, the presidential con-

tenders were actually relegated to the background of the week-end fundraiser. None of the fi ve candidates attended, and fi eld representatives from the Sand-ers and Clinton camps didn’t speak.Instead, the event essentially

Republicans dine sans candidatesBy ANDREW MCGINNa.mcginn@beeherald.com

When you’re least expecting them, they show up in Jefferson on a random Sunday afternoon.But extend an invitation fi ve

months in advance to more than a dozen Republican presiden-tial candidates for a prime-time speaking slot at the county par-ty’s fall fundraiser and there are

no takers.What else could George Pataki

possibly have been doing?“We’ve been trying to get a

presidential candidate to come here since April,” Roger Ol-hausen, chairman of the Greene County Republican Party, ex-plained Tuesday night at the fall GOP fundraiser in Clover Hall. “We didn’t necessarily care who.”

About 70 local Republicans made the most of the night with-out any of the actual candidates.For starters, two Greene Coun-

ty sheriff’s deputies — Chief Deputy Jack Williams and Dep-uty Kirk Hammer — announced their candidacies for the sher-iff’s job. Sheriff Steve Haupert,

By MATTHEW REZABJefferson Herald staff

GCDC, PAGE 5

The great outdoors

Annual Rotary auction set for Nov. 13Special to The Jefferson HeraldArea residents looking for an evening of

fun and entertainment to support a good cause are invited to attend the Rotary Club of Jefferson’s 17th annual dinner and charity auction Nov. 13 at the Elks Lodge in Jefferson.Tickets are now available for

the steak dinner, served by the BPO Does, which also includes complimentary wine. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with the meal at 6:30 and the live auction starting at 8.For tickets, contact any mem-

ber of the Rotary Club. Andy Har-land at Don’s Ace Hardware is dinner ticket sales chairman.A variety of items will be auctioned in

both silent and live formats. Auction packages are expected to include

family vacation trips, weekend getaways for couples, theater and sporting event tickets, group dinners in unique locations, home decorating packages, home-baked treats, art and craft works, home appli-ances, golf outings, sports and recreation equipment, locally-raised meat bundles and more.

“There’s something for everyone at this auction,” said Mike Palmer, chairman of the event. “It’s a fun and entertaining eve-ning, not to mention a wonderful meal to

enjoy with friends. What better way to spend an evening to benefi t so

many in the community and county.

“This event would not be possible without the gener-ous support of countless Greene County businesses and individuals and many

supporters from beyond the area. We sincerely thank

them for their ongoing support,” Palmer said. “Our members work

with the hundreds of donors who pro-vide goods, services and fi nancial support to assemble dozens of auction packages of interest to our bidders.”Proceeds from the fundraising have

touched nearly everyone in the area over the past 16 years. Funds from the event in previous years

were used to help construct Jefferson’s Olympic plaza centered with a bronze statue of gold medal archer Doreen Wilber; erect the pavilion in the Thomas Jeffer-son Gardens; purchase middle school gym

signage, musical instruments and library equipment for Greene County Commu-nity Schools; help fund emergency winter meals for the Meals on Wheels program; and provide archery equipment for “Gang Greene.” Other auction-funded projects have

included playground equipment for the Greene County Early Learning Center; a Boy Scout equipment trailer; Rotary Little Lending Libraries; safe after-prom activi-ties for the county’s high schools; and funds for the Kids with a Connection mentoring program, Greene County High School’s Interact service club, the Christian Action Resource Center (food pantry), post-high school scholarships, Habitat for Human-ity, Adopt-a-Family, the Greene County Elementary School playground, and many other worthwhile activities.Raffl e tickets for eight $250 winners are

also available from any Rotary member. Each raffl e ticket has eight chances to be drawn for the cash prizes. Raffl e ticket holders need not be present to win the cash drawings.A popular addition to recent auctions,

back for another round this year, is the hog raffl e, tickets for which will be sold at the auction itself.

City to purchaseLinda’s Fashions

The city council Tuesday au-thorized City Administrator Mike Palmer and city attorney Bob Schwarzkopf to move ahead with a purchase agree-ment for the retail building at 111 E. Lincoln Way known as Linda’s Fashions. Palmer said the owner has

agreed to sell the building to the city for $50 and the city is responsible for last year’s taxes and all transfer costs and fees, bringing the total to around $2,000. Council members agreed that

the building needed attention “right away” and worried about the ability of the roof to hold up over the winter.“I was up there (on the roof)

and there’s a foot by foot hole that goes all the way through,” Housing Committee mem-ber Lisa Jaskey said. “It leaks around the edges of the roof as well.”Jaskey also reported “horren-

dous” mold inside the building. “If we get in there and get it

patched, we stop the bleeding

as far as the water and get it dried out that will be very ben-efi cial to that building,” code enforcement offi cer Nick So-rensen said.Palmer said the immediate

plan is to fi x the roof and get rid of the mold to make the build-ing safe before trying to recoup costs by selling the building.CDBG grantJefferson Matters: Main Street

will host a Community Devel-opment Block Grant question and answer session with the public and 22 building owners at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Jef-ferson Elks Lodge.The CDBG is a federal grant

program used to improve com-munities’ infrastructure and ex-pand economic opportunities. The current proposal by Main

Street, the Jefferson city coun-cil and the Region XII Coun-cil of Governments includes $500,000 in grant money which must be matched by the com-munity receiving the funds. The money is to be used to improve building facades within the Main Street District. Buildings do not need to be on the Square to qualify, but must be consid-ered part of the district in the immediate vicinity.

CDBG moving forward as well

Jefferson casino pulling 25% more than Emmetsburg

Two years ago, Wild Rose was a vision, albeit one with high-resolution poster-board draw-ings, 75.1 percent community support and public-relations and lobbying fi repower.Now Wild Rose is a host.And that’s the role the casino-

and-entertainment complex played last Wednesday for the annual Greene County Devel-opment Corp. meeting.“We were wanted here, I can

tell you that,” said Tom Tim-mons, president and chief op-erating offi cer of Wild Rose. “I feel it every time I come here.”Since opening on July 13, the

casino has averaged 12,500 casino-fl oor patrons a week, or about 25 percent more than Wild Rose Emmetsburg, a facil-ity the gaming operator and its allies used for many compari-sons during the Jefferson cam-paign.Like other Greene County

leaders, Timmons highlighted labor as a crucial concern in the region. Related to that, he stressed the need for more housing the county.“No. 1 thing I’m hearing,”

Timmons said of his employ-ees. “They’d like to be living closer to where they work.”Vaughn Bauer, an entrepre-

neurial-minded Paton ag-busi-nessman, offered the same as-

sessment in his remarks to the annual dinner.“The biggest thing this county

needs is housing,” Bauer said. Wild Rose has said about half

of its workforce comes from Greene County.Ken Paxton, executive direc-

tor of the Greene County De-velopment Corp., presented an overview of the business cli-mate in the area.“This community is on a roll

unlike just about any other community in Iowa,” Paxton said. “Even Gov. Branstad will support that.”Added Paxton, “Everybody in

this community is pulling on the same side of the rope.”Paxton outlined several near-

term goals for the economic-de-velopment organization: youth sports complex; development of a covered arena at the Greene County Fairgrounds; water park or aquatic center; Highway 30 Coalition membership; down-town revitalization; future ex-pansion of the Greene County Early Learning Center; youth awareness of existing business-es; aggressive recruitment of new business; and development of spec warehouses, retail op-erations and other businesses.Paxton urged Greene County

residents and businesses to join the U.S. Highway 30 Coalition (see promotion on Page 10 of today’s newspaper).“I want them to look at us and

say, ‘Whoa, where did all those people come from?’ ” Paxton said of the reaction he hopes to achieve from the statewide organization backing the full

Wild Rose hosts annual GCDC dinner

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Email Andrew McGinna.mcginn@beeherald.com

When we are voting on proj-ects to be funded by property tax dollars, would it not be more fair that every $1,000 paid in property tax you would receive one vote?Example — $3,000 paid would

be three votes. Zero paid, zero vote.With today’s computers, each

individual’s vote count could easily be formulated.It would just be like when an

individual funds a project out

of his personal income who de-cides where and how much to spend the source of funds.

Kurt OathoutJefferson

Board responds to school bond criticism, vows to push on

I proudly grew up in Greene County and visit often, as I have many family members that live in the area.

I recently visited the new Wild Rose Casino. Walking through the casino with my mom, we rec-ognized many employees from the community. I was happy to see so many local people with a new job opportunity, but sad-dened at the same time know-ing that these employees were exposed to secondhand smoke

while they worked.Iowa’s law protects workers

from secondhand smoke expo-sure in all indoor places except gaming fl oors of casinos. Are these casino workers’ lives not worth protecting?

Nonsmokers who are exposed to high levels of tobacco smoke on the job double their risk of de-veloping lung cancer, and casino workers are at a greater risk for lung and heart disease because of exposure to secondhand smoke.

If you believe that casino work-ers should be protected from exposure to secondhand smoke, please let the casino management know.

Most Americans, and Iowans, are nonsmokers and will continue to patronize the Wild Rose as of-ten and more often if it were to go smoke-free. We all deserve the right to breathe smoke-free air.

Teri HarrBranson, Mo.

Casino should be smoke free

No vote for you, renters

When does no mean no to big oil?Over a year ago, my attorney

notifi ed Energy Transfer Part-ners, dba Bakken Pipeline LLC, dba Dakota Access LLC, by let-ter that I was not interested in having a pipeline on my prop-erty.

Many times since then, Dakota Access LLC persisted wanting to survey my property and I always replied no.

This last April, Dakota Ac-cess LLC took the issue to the Iowa District Court for Boone County and fi led Case Number EQ40450, petitioning the court to order the survey of my proper-ty and ordering the Boone Coun-ty sheriff to protect the surveyors while they survey my property in case I would interfere.

In one sentence, the results

were as follows:Judge John J. Haney ruled,

based on Iowa Law 479B.15, that the pipeline company has the right to survey my property with the protection of the Boone County sheriff, and they did sur-vey my property without my per-mission and the Boone County Sheriff Department was present. I know this because a few days later, I received an engineer’s plat of the proposed route of the pipeline through my proper-ties and the pipeline company listed my property on Exhibit H (Eminent Domain) with the Iowa Utilities Board even though my neighbors to the west, north and east have given easements to the pipeline company and have been paid by the pipeline company for

those easements so the pipeline company already has a route around my property.

My apologies to my English teacher, Mrs. Weeks, but there you have the information in one sentence and I still say no.

Our governor, senators, repre-sentatives, judges and sheriffs are supposedly paid by Iowa tax-payers, to protect Iowa taxpay-ers, not big oil. Maybe it’s time to change some laws and protect private property in Iowa and Iowa taxpayers. The next elec-tion is coming up.

Pilot Mound is known for being the “friendliest town around.” So far I have tried to be nice.

LaVerne JohnsonPilot Mound

Thanks to the police departmentI would like to commend and

thank the Jefferson Police De-partment.My wife and I have a dear

friend, a widow now living in Jefferson, who we have not been able to contact. We asked for help from the police depart-ment, a welfare check, to see how she was doing.The desk people who handled

our call were kind, courteous

and understanding. A policeman was sent to the home to check. Offi cer Jason Kroeger made several visits to her house, but could not fi nd her home. He was kind enough to go sev-

eral times and advise me of his thoughts. We are still not sure of her whereabouts, but the of-fi cer said that the mail and lawn were being taken care of and she might just be visiting relatives.

We hope that is the case.Nevertheless, it was very nice

that the police department re-sponded as they did. Offi cer Kroeger was very patient, de-spite my many calls.Thank your police department.

I think they were great.

Anthony S. BudayHavelock, N.C.

Money needed for more plaquesLast Sunday, Jefferson Mat-

ters: Main Street and the Greene County Historical Society joined forces to present the fi rst Histor-ical Plaque Walk around the Jef-ferson Main Street district.

We thank Nicole Friess Schil-ling, Guy Richardson, Dick Bardole, Rose Olhausen, LeAnn Monaghan, Curt Nelson, Alan Robinson, Amy Roberts, Rob Hoyt, Don Van Gilder, Jean Van Gilder, Darren Jackson, Don Or-ris and Bonnie Orris for sharing their acting talents during the walk.

Also thank you to Lynda Co-chran, Deb Kucerak, Dianne Piepel, Mike Piepel and Peg Raney for serving as guides for

the walk.Thank you to Marc McGinn,

Jamie Daubendiek, Leroy Co-chran and Jon Heuser for setting up and taking down chairs and providing transportation, and the city of Jefferson for provid-ing the cones that we used at each station.

Thanks for the sweet treats and lemonade and coffee provided by GCHS refreshment commit-tee led by Denise Harberts. A special thank you goes out to the Greene County Community Players for the use of their cos-tumes and to Angie Pedersen in her creative design for the Scranton water tower costume.

And, of course, thank you to

those that came and spent the day learning about these Greene County Champions.

We raised $300 toward another historical plaque. We couldn’t have done any of this without any of you.

If you were unable to attend the walk but would still like to make a donation, please contact Jefferson Matters: Main Street or the Greene County Historical Society.

Deb McGinnJefferson Matters: Main Street

Mary WeaverGreene County Historical So-

ciety

I’m writing to focus on the problems we have at City Hall. We have two property owners

in the northwest part of town who refuse to mow their city right of way (that part between owners’ property lines and the street). The fi rst owner has re-fused to do so for at least two years. The second is the cor-poration where 44 townhouses and condos are supposed to be built east and south of the water tower.I’m going to concentrate on

the second property owner.I sold that property to them

on July 16, 2015. That prop-erty right of way was mowed by me that morning before I got my money. I have owned that property for about seven years. It cost me $600/year to have the right of way mowed. That equals $4,200 for that time pe-riod.

So, on Aug. 21, I went to City Hall and spoke with Nick Sorensen, building inspector, about the problem. He said he would look into it. As nothing had been done, I called Nick again on Sept. 11. I also spoke with Mike Palmer, city admin-istrator. They both said they are still working on that issue. I guess the phone lines must be down and the mail is being delivered by Pony Express. As of this writing, Sept. 15, still no mowing of the right of way.What a double standard.I had people say they parked

on the city right of way during a snowstorm to get their vehicle off the street so snow plows could remove snow. Then city police come along and issue ticket for parking on city right of way. Fine and court costs come to $125. Now on July 28, just 12 days after I sold the

property, this corporation gets a $750,000 tax abatement. Yet it has been 61 days since I sold my property and the city admin-istration can’t fi gure out how to get the right of ways mowed.Isn’t it amazing? What are we

paying these people for, not enforcing city regulations? No-body has any kahones.I know none of the city admin-

istration want to make waves with this corporation, because they are going to solve our housing problems. But this is not fair to all the property own-ers of Jefferson. Folks, you need to register

complaints with City Hall or make a scene at a city council meeting.As the old adage goes, “Money

talks and (expletive) walks.”

Denny LautnerJefferson

Property owners unfairly treated

Your letters

First and foremost, we want to state that Mr. Lautner’s tactic when he states “Mr. Emperor” several times in his letter to the editor (in last week’s Herald) is disheartening.

The decision to form a commit-tee and look for solutions to our budget was driven by the school board. For this reason, we as the board feel compelled to respond to Mr. Lautner. As a board, we have the utmost respect for Mr. Christensen. While we don’t always agree, we agree to dis-agree.

Two issues in Mr. Lautner’s letter need to be immediately ad-dressed.

First, Mr. Christensen would not in any way talk to a newspa-per editor like the headline men-tioned. This is merely a way to sell newspapers and get people like Mr. Lautner upset by creat-ing a headline without honesty regarding context.

Second, if Mr. Lautner or any of the people that voted no feel that the planning committee

(from all communities in our district), the school board and Mr. Christensen didn’t spend countless hours studying the best educational option for our students, you are sadly mistaken.

In the simplest form, there are two pools of money for schools.

One is the General Fund that pays salaries, utility bills, fuel for buses, etc. The other fund is what we will call the Build-ing Fund. This money can only be used on building repairs, vehicles and large equipment — physical improvements. The money cannot be mixed between the funds.

We can have all the money in the world in our General Fund, but we can only spend annually what our legislature allows us to spend. This is strictly based on numbers of students enrolled in the district.

The point that Mr. Lautner mentions about cutting admin-istration is exactly what our dis-trict needs. We agree with you.

Reducing the number of build-

ings in our district would save hundreds of thousands of dol-lars related to administrative and support costs. However, retain-ing four buildings and allowing 250 students in one building without a person in charge at all times is not the answer. Does this equal not having a postmas-ter in our smaller communities?

We are sad to say the largest way to reduce expenses in our General Fund would be to re-duce staff.

Staffi ng counts for approxi-mately 85 percent of our Gen-eral Fund. The important note is the staff that would be reduced would not be the staff that edu-cates our children.

If this bond issue does not pass, we will be forced to reduce costs that will not be popular. These reductions will directly affect the kids.

Bottom line: We are trying to provide the best education avail-able for all students in our dis-trict.

We want to keep all vocational

strands in our high school. We want to keep all the fi ne arts we have to offer. We want to keep the class sizes at a manageable level. We want to keep teacher associates. We want to keep the number of college credit classes available for our students. We want to provide our teachers with the resources needed to be highly successful.

What mistakes did we make? • We did not show the vot-

ers of Greene County the fi rst $30 million proposal. We said no way and scaled this version down.

• This is a 40-50 year solution. We did not show the voters the costs that will be spent on our existing buildings for the next 40-50 years.

• We did not show how many people we asked to serve on the committee, only to have them say no we don’t want to commit the time.

• We did not properly empha-size how much money we can save in the General Fund on an

annual basis if this bond passes. • We did not discuss our bud-

get enough to illustrate what will happen if the bond doesn’t pass.

• We were unable to convey an effective way to provide the facts of our proposal to every-one, especially the people with concerns.

• We did not convey that this committee has worked for two years to get to this proposal in its scaled down version to the pub-lic.

We encourage Mr. Lautner and anyone that has voted no to visit with us. We will continue to put this bond up for vote. We have made many attempts to get this information out to voters and we welcome constructive ideas.

But most of all, we encourage everyone to ask questions to the people that know the facts.

Our school has a problem and we need a solution. We believe the solution lies in planning and action. Constructive criticism is appreciated through whatever means a person is comfortable,

but not having anything con-structive to add to the process is not a supportive role for our community. Let’s all take the high road and talk constructive-ly.

One last comment. Anyone with a passion for building on best practices in education should consider running for school board or offering to become a member of various voluntary committees. All perspectives are valued. The most successful board members and committee members are the ones without an agenda and always have what is best for kids in mind at all times.

We thank you for reading this.

The Greene County Commu-nity School District Board of Education

Teresa Hagen, presidentDavid Ohrt, vice presidentAshley Johnston, board mem-

berSusan Burkett, board memberMark Peters, board memberSam Harding, board member

DOUGLASBURNSTAKING NOTE

Tyson Fresh Meats’ decision to permanently cease beef-packing operations at its Deni-son plant in August jettisoned some 400 workers, many of them Latino immigrants with varying degrees of language profi ciency and connections to Iowa.Within hours, Evan Blak-

ley, executive director of the Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County, started fi elding phone calls.“Can we get these workers?”

said recruiters from around Iowa.“We’ll take them all!” said

out-of-state human resource directors.Days later in Denison, at least

213 job-seekers from the for-mer Tyson plant made their way through a table-packed event center alive with chat-ter on wages and benefi ts and opportunity, said Ed Wallace, deputy director of Iowa Work-force Development. Business-es from across the Midwest attended this job fair at the National Guard armory on the east side of Denison.Delivering their elevator

pitches with fi rst-day-on-the-job alacrity, the recruiters — who often spoke through English-to-Spanish transla-tors — were as eager to get Hispanics into their business-es as Donald Trump is to get them rounded up and sent back South.If you heard someone say,

“Papers please,” at the job fair, it was to get a contract signed for a Latino to start work right now. Not at slave wages, ei-ther. Tyson was paying $13.65 to $20.05 an hour.The largest, single issue in

rural Iowa today is lack of available labor. Nothing ap-proaches it.It’s threatening the sustain-

ability of foundational busi-nesses in rural reaches across the Hawkeye State. I serve on three economic-development boards — the Midwest Part-nership (Adair, Audubon, Greene and Guthrie counties), the Carroll Area Development Corp. and the Greene County Development Corp. — and what we hear consistently from employers is that they can’t fi nd enough qualifi ed people.Our classifi ed ad sections

in the Carroll and Jefferson newspapers are jammed with job openings. I think business-es in the city of Carroll alone could hire another 500 to 1,000 people today if the labor were on the ready — and several lo-cal human resources directors agree with the assessment. In Jefferson, Tom Timmons, the president and chief operat-ing offi cer for Wild Rose Ca-sino and Resort, says labor and housing remain a concern.“No. 1 thing I’m hearing,”

Timmons said of his employ-ees. “They’d like to be closer to where they work.”In an interview with this

newspaper, Gov. Terry Brans-tad said he’s concerned that employees from the shuttered Tyson beef facility will jump to other Midwestern states.“We want them to stay,”

Branstad said.He added, “There are a lot

of immigrants that have been here, and a lot of them are sec-ond-generation.”Meanwhile, back on the GOP

presidential circuit, immigrant bashing is the surest ticket to center-stage Fox and CNN debate positioning, and rising poll numbers in Iowa.Which represents one of the

greatest disconnects I’ve seen in my career between the re-ality of economic life on the

ground in rural Iowa and the seemingly winning stumping from Republican White House candidates.Branstad doesn’t disagree.“I can’t control the rhetoric of

the presidential candidates, but I would just encourage them to go out in rural Iowa and see fi rsthand what’s going on,” Branstad said, noting that he wants to see legal immigration and the newly arrived learning English. (One does, however, get the distinct impression that Branstad is on the verge of joining Jeb Bush and oth-ers in his party in calling for more-reasoned, less-racist ap-proaches to immigration.)Bottom line: Too many ru-

ral Iowans clutch this fantasy notion that we can restock the labor pool with white gradu-ates from our high schools, 30-somethings who left for Kansas City or Minneapolis, but will go all Prodigal Son on us, once they read our slick (but cloying, desperate-sound-ing) appeals in high school alumni newsletters.The governor, for his part,

deserves credit for the Home Base Iowa initiative, which connected some 1,400 former military men and women with jobs in Iowa. High schools like Waukee and higher-learn-ing institutions such as Des Moines Area Community Col-lege are on the cutting edge with internship programs link-ing students with Iowa jobs.But it won’t be enough. Not

by a long shot.Iowa towns can buy the

Trump fi x, give the thumbs-down to a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and watch businesses leave.It’s long since time for a

Hola, Iowa! moment.We can die white.Or we can change.

The scourged and the sought

When Kathy Loew and husband Pete looked into buying the former Churdan Foods building late last year, the “For Sale” sign was so faded they couldn’t read the phone number. The couple’s secondhand boutique, Closet to Closet, opened at the beginning of the school year. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Adrienne Smith (left), of Jefferson, poses for a picture Saturday during a Democratic event at the Greenewood Center with Kim Weaver, who will be challenging Steve King for the area’s seat in Congress. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Donald Trump national co-chairman and policy adviser Sam Clovis (left) and state Rep. Linda Up-meyer, the fi rst female Speaker-elect in Iowa history, visit Tuesday night in Clover Hall following the county GOP’s fall fundraiser. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

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nesses in town,” Geisler said. “Whatever opens up is that much better.”Churdan Foods was the last

locally owned grocery store in the county when it fi nally closed, he said.By the end, it no longer was

worth the effort to fi nd suppli-ers to keep the shelves stocked.“The old people died off and

the young people go some-where else,” Geisler said. “That’s what happened to them all.”The Loews hope to reverse

that by making Closet to Closet a destination.“There’s a generation that still

thinks a secondhand store is Goodwill and for poor people,” Kathy Loew said.Walk in the door, though, and

it quickly becomes apparent that Closet to Closet is some-thing entirely different.“I don’t want it to feel like a

Goodwill store,” she said.These aren’t mere hand-me-

downs. This is “upcycled” fashion.“We try to be picky what we

put out,” Loew said.Most of it is brand name, she

said, only priced affordably.With the right selection, Loew

predicted, “People will travel.”As if on cue, Jefferson resident

Bonnie Silbaugh last Thursday thought nothing of driving up to Closet to Closet on her lunch break from work to shop. She’d heard about the new store from a friend.“It offers a lot,” Silbaugh said

as she checked out. “You feel better shopping local.”Closet to Closet will be able

to show off its wares Saturday at the Jefferson Elks Lodge when the store participates in the Girls Night Out style show hosted by Jefferson Does No. 196. The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets, priced at $10, are available at the door.“The used clothing store is go-

ing to have Coach purses. Tou-che,” Loew said. “We’re going to show them what we’re all about.”What they’re actually all about

is helping the community.

As a nonprofi t, money spent at Closet to Closet will assist area kids with registration fees and gear for extracurricular activi-ties, Loew said.The store also is working with

the schools to provide clothes to students in need.Residents of Churdan have

been amazed at the transforma-tion from a grocery store to a boutique.The building dates to at least

1915, when it was the Dudley Mercantile Co. Locals fondly

recall a later incarnation as Hanson’s grocery store.“It’s a great building. It has a

ton of history,” Loew said. “Ev-eryone remembers the fl oor.”The fl oor, in all its dark-

stained wood glory, has sur-vived the transition.Needless to say, Churdan

was abuzz wondering what the Loews were doing to the old grocery store.“My husband told the ladies at

the library we were opening a brothel,” Loew joked.

The Loews kept one of the grocery store’s old coolers with plans to turn it into a shoe rack.There are future plans as well

to open up a historic balcony for antiques.“It makes people feel good

that we can have something nice in a small town,” Kathy Loew said.Before Closet to Closet,

Loew’s only experience in re-tail was as a customer during her 17 years in the corporate world.

“I was a huge shopaholic,” she said. “You had to dress a cer-tain way.”An Urbandale native who at

one time used to baby-sit the kids of Wild Rose Casinos & Resorts chairman Gary Kirke — yeah, it’s a small world — Loew started to become disil-lusioned with her work in cor-porate America after the events of 9/11.She just happened to be in

downtown New York City for work on that fateful day.“You start to look at things

different,” she said. “You could smell it,” she add-

ed. “You could see the smoke.”She and partner Pete, a Dowl-

ing High grad who now works in the seafood department at the Jefferson Hy-Vee, eventu-ally ended up fi nding the fore-closure of their dreams just outside Churdan on the Fannie Mae website.“You don’t realize how much

you like the little things in life, like the sunset,” Kathy Loew said. “People in the city don’t ever pay attention to that.”They wanted a “simpler, qui-

eter life,” and they found it in Churdan.They opted not to have cable

TV or home Internet.Pete Loew wanted to have a

small farming operation, which they now have. The couple has three Irish Dexter cows and two Hereford pigs. They sell hor-mone-free and antibiotic-free beef and pork, along with eggs.The cows, however, weren’t

part of the original plan.Marrying last September, the

Loews requested no gifts — but they nevertheless ended up be-ing given two cows.“Welcome to Greene County,

I guess,” Kathy Loew said.

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served to introduce Kim Weav-er as the party’s next great hope to try and oust U.S. Rep. Steve King in the fourth congressional district.

And local Democrats were happy to welcome her, buying her French silk pie for $30. (A hat collection appeared to col-lect signifi cantly more.)

The state employee and single mom from Sheldon has declared herself as a candidate against King, setting the stage for a 2016 fi ght between a “hard-working Iowa mom” and a “Fox News celebrity,” as her website states.

“Intelligence and integrity will be the norm instead of stu-pid comments to get attention,” Adrienne Smith, of Jefferson, said Saturday in her introduc-tion of Weaver to local Demo-crats.

Smith touted Weaver as pro-choice and pro-union.

For her part, Weaver talked lit-tle about the issues. Admittedly, she came to Greene County to recruit volunteers.

“Steve King can outspend me,” conceded Weaver, who works for the Offi ce of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, advo-

cating for residents of long-term care facilities.

She’s not going to compete against King’s money, she said.

“I’m going to compete against Steve King on Election Day,” Weaver said.

Since formation of a new fourth congressional district, the Crawford County Republican and outspoken social-conser-vative has beaten Iraq War vet-eran Jim Mowrer, of Boone, and former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack.

“I’m not going to beat that guy,” Weaver said Saturday in Jefferson. “We’re going to beat that guy.”

In her own remarks Saturday, Dr. Andy McGuire, chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Party, seemed to empathize with Dem-ocrats in the western part of the state.

“Be proud to be a Democrat,” McGuire said, “even if you’re a little outnumbered.”

Weaver said she’s never been afraid of a challenge. After all, she’s Democratic chairwoman in O’Brien County. (It’s right next to Sioux County; that’s pretty much all you need to know.)

McGuire, of Des Moines, a physician and former health care executive, spoke of her visits so far to 57 counties. She

was elected party chairwoman in January.

The need to replace King has emerged as a priority.

She also thinks it’s time for U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to re-tire, and that Gov. Terry Brans-tad needs to go as well.

“I don’t know how you can’t have education as a priority,” she said.

McGuire said Branstad’s high-profi le veto of education spend-ing “has taken books out of chil-dren’s hands.”

She urged Democrats to rally behind the party’s message of a living wage and health care for all.

“That’s what our party does,” she said, “it saves lives.”

“I love that I’m in the party that stands for equality,” she added. “We stand for treating human beings like human beings.”

Former state legislator Ed Fal-lon spoke in between McGuire and Weaver, and focused solely on a need to get climate change front and center in politics.

“We have the capacity to fi ght climate change. We need the political will,” said Fallon, who represented downtown Des Moines during his seven terms in the Legislature. “It’s not an issue. It’s a crisis. It’s something we have to deal with or else the other issues won’t matter.”

a Democrat, reportedly isn’t running for re-election in 2016.

Hammer and Williams will face off in a spring primary.

Remarks by Sam Clovis, Don-ald Trump’s folksy national campaign co-chairman, and state Rep. Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, the state’s history-making fi rst female Speaker-elect, ral-lied the party faithful.

Even state Auditor Mary Mosi-man — the fi rst woman to hold that position in Iowa — got in on the action Tuesday.

Upmeyer, a nurse practitio-ner whose father also served as Speaker of the Iowa House, stressed the need for a Republi-can-controlled state Senate.

Some “great pieces” of leg-islation pertaining to life, the Second Amendment and school choice have ended up dying in the current Senate, Upmeyer said.

With a Republican Senate, Iowa would be “in a far better place,” she said.

One of her Republican col-leagues in the Senate, state Sen. Jerry Behn — the Boone farmer who “represents our area in a

wonderful way,” as Olhausen said in his introduction — took the stage fi rst Tuesday night in Clover Hall.

“It’s a great time to be a Repub-lican,” Behn said.

He said the GOP is offering more than a dozen “great can-didates” for president in 2016, while Democrats have a “self-avowed socialist,” a person “who’s probably an email away from jail” and some other people “you’ve never heard of.”

Behn, who had been supporting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s now-defunct campaign, also urged unity among Republicans.

“Regardless if your candi-date wins,” he said, “we’ve got to back the future winner. The stakes are simply too high.”

After remarks from Steve Scheffl er, Iowa Republican na-tional committeeman, Olhau-sen turned the mic over for fi ve minutes each to representatives of presidential candidates in at-tendance.

A parade of surrogate millenni-al campaign volunteers took the stage to tout former CEO Carly Fiorina, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Dr. Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Florida governor Jeb Bush and former Arkansas governor Mike

Huckabee.Clovis, a professor of econom-

ics at Morningside College and a former conservative talk show host in Sioux City, made national news in August when he defect-ed from Rick Perry’s doomed campaign as Iowa chairman to Trump’s campaign as national co-chairman and policy adviser.

“I left the Perry campaign when they stopped paying me and didn’t tell me the truth,” Clovis said.

He instead threw in with The Donald, “a person who’s excited the base of this country like no one I’ve ever seen.”

He told local Republicans he chose to work for the one can-didate who could actually go to Washington and enact change.

Trump, he said, isn’t in the pocket of special interest.

Clovis, who unsuccessfully ran last fall for state treasurer, said most of the people the nation elects “are not equipped to be leaders.”

Leaders, he said, must possess faith and a belief in the Consti-tution.

“God has blessed the state of Iowa,” he said. “God has blessed you.

“God will bless this country if we’ll do our part.”

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Main Street Program Director Peg Raney said the meeting is set to help people understand how the grant would work, ask questions and voice any con-cerns.

As of now, the city coun-cil has pledged $250,000 in matching TIF funds and ex-pects building owners to pay for the remaining $250,000. Building owners would essen-tially be responsible for one-fourth of the total cost, Raney said.Raney said the fi nal grant

proposal is due in January and will be awarded or denied later in the spring. If approved, con-struction is not expected to be-gin until 2017.CDBG Project Manager Ed

Basch from the Iowa Depart-ment of Economic Develop-ment will be on hand to pres-ent information.

four-laning of U.S. 30 in Iowa.A new traffi c count factoring in

the casino should boost efforts to get the federal route four-laned from Ogden to Scranton, Paxton said.Peg Raney, the new program

director for Jefferson Matters:

Main Street, said downtown revitalization continues as a pri-ority. Rooftop art, better use of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and the potential for an infusion of government grants to reshape central business district facades are priorities, she said.“This is a very exciting time

for Jefferson,” Raney said. “I think Jefferson and Greene County are on the map.”

Jane Fallon, general manager and vice president for Cargill Pork, said her organization is considering Grand Junction as the location for a feed mill that could process 6 to 12 million bushels of corn annually.The mill would provide about

30 jobs.“This is still very much a

project that’s high on our radar screen,” Fallon said.

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Funeral Services

DrachenbergPatricia Yvonne Daniels

Drachenberg, 85, of Jefferson, Iowa, died Friday, September 18, 2015. Services were held Tuesday,

September 22, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson by Rev. Timothy A. Jones and music by Mark Erickson, or-ganist. Interment was at Jef-ferson Cemetery. Born on April 27, 1930 in Mc-

Cook Neb., she became a child of God through baptism in the same year. She was the daugh-ter of Mae Houser Daniels and Albert Daniels of Kansas City, Missouri. She was the wife of Herbert Drachenberg, married for 59 years. She lived her life in faith, and joyfully looked forward to the time when she would shed the difficulties of this world and go to heaven.She graduated from St.

John’s College in Winfield, Kansas with a degree in teach-ing. She loved her family, and especially loved teaching them

of the Love of God, and over the years was also active in her church and community.Surviving, in addition to her

husband, are children Diane and her husband Kevin Gooch of New Windsor, Maryland, Trisha and her husband Dan Easton of Bagley, Richard and his wife Jill Drachenberg of Marietta, Georgia; grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren: Christopher and his wife An-drea Masciocchi and their son Landon of Greencastle, Penn-sylvania; Daniel Masciocchi of New Windsor, Maryland; Elizabeth and her husband Scott Graham and their chil-dren Patrick, William, Ada, and Scarlett of Jefferson and Amalia Easton of Ankeny. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63141 or www.lutheranhour.org. Services were arranged by Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home of Jefferson.

Obituary ofElsie Hutchison

Elsie Hutchison, 98, of Jeffer-son died September 18, 2015 at the Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Services were Wednesday, September 23 at Trinity Luther-an Church in Jefferson by Rev. Timothy A. Jones. Casket Bear-ers were: Troy Scheuermann, Dick Henson, Rick Ostendorf, Dennis Scheuerman, Barry Smith and Alan Eggers; Honor-ary Bearer was her grandson,

Chris Milligan. Organist was Mark Erickson. Interment was at Jefferson Cemetery.

Elsie Irene was born January 7, 1917 in Greene County, Iowa. She was the youngest of ten children born to Fredrick and Katherine Noller Scheuermann. Elsie attended Greenbrier grade school #6, and graduated from Cooper High School in 1935. On October 24, 1945, Elsie married Donald W. Hutchi-son at the Christian Church parsonage. She and Don farmed in Greenbrier Township, north of Bagley. In 1984, they retired and moved to Jefferson. She was a life-long resident of Greene County, a homemaker, and a 4-H leader. She loved gardening and raising flowers. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Don, in

1994; her brothers: Frank, George, Fred, Albert, Walter, Roy and Clarence; sisters, Marie Henson, and Katherine who died in infancy. Survivors include daughter Kathy (John) Milligan of Jef-

ferson; grandson Chris (Amy) Milligan of Jefferson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were arranged by Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home,

Jefferson.

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ELECTIONSFROM PAGE 1

son removes the Greene County Community Founda-tion from the beneficiary list for state gambling funds.)The Grow Greene board is

planning to set up a system under which grant requests for amounts up to $35,000 will be directed to the Greene County Community Foundation, and requests above that level will go to Grow Greene.Applications for the Grow

Greene grants will be avail-able online Oct. 1.They can be submitted any-

time before Feb. 11. Awards will be made in early April. Since by then the allocated

funds from the Wild Rose Jefferson casino will have ac-cumulated for only part of a year, the total of that alloca-tion for requested grants will be half the normal amount. In the future, the total to be awarded will represent a full, 12-month accumulation.Another decision Grow

Greene has made is that the seven municipalities in the county will each receive a lump sum grant for projects, based on a formula using per capita population.Also in line for lump sum

grants are the two school dis-tricts in the county, based on student enrollment numbers. The municipalities and

school districts will be asked to provide a letter of intent for how they plan to use the grants, and also a final report on the projects that are com-pleted with the funds.The Grow Greene board is

also looking at a “nest egg”

fund to which money will be contributed each year, to pro-vide for future needs as yet unspecified.Finally, the amounts now

being considered for all the above allocations would still leave about $400,000 each year for “impact” project grants within the county, to be determined based on grant ap-plications from local nonprofit groups. After researching how the

nonprofit partners of other ca-sinos in the state operate, the board is considering the possi-bility of hiring a paid staffer to manage Grow Greene affairs. A full-blown Grow Greene

website is currently under de-velopment, where residents can obtain information about the entire operation and where frequently asked questions can be answered.Grow Greene’s plans are still

progressing. Town meetings held through-

out the county provided cru-cial input on which the board continues to draw in making its decisions.The new Wild Rose Jefferson

casino is now providing funds on a weekly basis to Grow Greene County Gaming Corp. The eight Grow Greene

board members represent ev-ery portion of Greene County:Bob Allen from rural Chur-

dan; Norm Fandel from rural Jefferson; Lori Mannel from rural Scranton; Craig Mar-quardt from Paton; Rick Mo-rain from Jefferson; Brenda Muir from rural Rippey; Kate Neese from Grand Junction; and Peg Raney from rural Jef-ferson. Mike Mumma, of Jef-ferson, serves as legal coun-sel.

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Dana Mayor: Mandy Sims Council members (vote for

two): Anthony Sims, Karlan Langfitt Council member to fill a va-

cancy: Christopher Jon Vargas

Grand Junction Mayor: Gerold Herrick, Da-

vid Kersey Council members (vote for

two): Alan Robinson, Meladee Graven

Paton Mayor: No candidate Council members (vote for

three): Judy Wilson, Casey Kaufman, Eric Geisler

Rippey Mayor: Daniel Brubaker Council members (vote for

three): Ned Johnston, Richard Liebich, Jon Allen Council member to fill a va-

cancy: Donald Carpenter

Scranton Mayor: Tina Walker, Randy

Winkelman Council members (vote for

three): Ethel Subbert, Connie A. Scrivner

a rate you’ll never see again,” Peters said.Increased construction and la-

bor costs in the future also wor-ried some board members.“The thing of it is, the longer

we wait, the $20 million plan is going to go up,” Ohrt said.Board member Sam Harding

said regardless of the reasons people voted against the mea-sure, something still needs to be done. “We assigned this committee

with finding us a long-term, 50-year solution for the build-ings,” Harding said. “So you didn’t like our 50-year propos-

al? What’s your 50-year pro-posal? OK, what are you really against? What are the pieces you don’t understand? Just say-ing we’re not going to do any-thing is not a solution because those buildings will fall apart in 50 years without any main-tenance.”The earliest a revised propos-

al could reach the ballot will be February or April.In other business, John Mc-

Connell and Ashley Johnston were sworn in after being elect-ed on Sept. 8. Johnston won re-election, while McConnell replaced Jeff Lamoureux, who did not seek re-election.The board elected Teresa

Hagan as president and Ohrt as vice president.

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TOP: Amy Roberts (right) brings to life Scranton’s historic water tower Sunday during the first-ever Historical Plaque Walk held by Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Greene County Historical Society. Local actors were stationed around the Square at their respective bronze historical plaques. The event was free, but organizers hoped to collect donations for another plaque. The plaques honor great people, places and moments from the county’s past. Standing next to Iowa’s oldest water tower is Jefferson native George Gallup (played by Rob Hoyt), the internationally famous pollster. TOP RIGHT: It’s Guy Richardson ... as Guy Richardson. Pres-ent-day county supervisor Guy Richardson poses as aviation pioneer Guy C. Richardson, his late grandfather, at Sunday’s Historical Plaque Walk. Guy C. Richardson established Jefferson’s first airport. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dick Bardole plays Judge Robert Montgomery Rippey near the bronze plaque honoring the honorable Mr. Rippey, who surveyed the town of Jefferson and ordered the building of the first county courthouse before his death in the Civil War in 1863. One plaque, according to Jefferson Matters: Main Street, costs about $1,600, and the pool of money that bought the first 10 has been depleted. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Jefferson’s American Legion Post 11 on Tuesday donated $1,390 in memory of longtime post commander Bill Ecklund to the city of Jefferson to help replace worn flags on display at the Jefferson Cemetery each Memorial Day. A record number of flags needed replaced after this year’s stormy holiday. “This is what he would have loved,” said daughter Donna Sutton (center). The money had been given to the local Legion post on behalf of Ecklund, who passed away in 2013. Pictured with Sutton are Legionnaire Jim Andrew (left) and parks and rec director Vicky Lautner, whose department maintains a flag fund. ANDREW McGINN | JEFFERSON HERALD

Jefferson Matters: Main Street is kicking off its 2015 Investment Drive. Through Oct. 30, residents and businesses interested in investing in Jefferson’s Main Street District can become investors. Pictured are the Jefferson Matters: Main Street board of directors making their three-year pledges to the program. The board is asking residents to consider a three-year, tax-deductible pledge in support of its mission to strengthen, support and energize Jefferson’s downtown through historic preservation. Jefferson has one of the few intact town squares left in Iowa. Jefferson Matters: Main Street provides design and rehab assistance to property owners in the district, along with promo-tion of downtown businesses and public art opportunities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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LOCAL FOCUSHelp harvest prairie seedsThe Iowa Natural Heritage

Foundation, in partnership with Wells Fargo in Jefferson, will hold a fall stewardship day Sat-urday at Perkins Prairie Pre-serve from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Participants will hand-pick

seed from the prairie to re-distribute at a later date. No experience is required. Partici-pants may also do some brush removal.The preserve is located across

the road to the west from Seven Hills Park.Carroll Perkins and Karen

Voge-Perkins donated the 30 acre-remnant prairie to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in 2014.Carroll Perkins will be in at-

tendance to tell the land’s story.Snacks, refreshments, water

and all equipment will be pro-vided.Participants should wear long

pants, sturdy shoes and bring a refillable water bottle.For more information, contact

Mary Runkel, INHF volunteer coordinator, at mrunkel@inhf.org or 515-288-1846, Ext. 17.

Rams taking on cancerThe Ram volleyball team is

“Blocking Out Cancer” on Oct. 8 at their home match against North Polk.T-shirts are available to the

public at Peoples Bank, Home State Bank and the rec center. There also will be a silent auc-

tion at the football game this Friday.

Load up on books on final day of saleThe Friends of the Jefferson

Public Library are ending their weeklong fall sale with the an-nual Bargain Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the library basement.The Friends will give a brown

paper grocery sack to each pa-tron. The sack can be filled with books for $4.Other items, such as “best”

books, DVDs, CDs, cake pans or books with set prices will be discounted to half-price.

Table Talk to benefit medical centerHave you always wanted to

decorate with flair?You can do that at the 13th an-

nual Table Talk salad luncheon sponsored by the Greene Coun-ty Medical Center Auxiliary.The annual event is set for Oct.

17 in Clover Hall of the Greene County Fairgrounds with table viewing at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12:15 p.m.Sponsoring a table for $40

gives social organizations and individual groups the oppor-tunity to host a table of eight. Table hosts create a theme and decorate an 8-foot table accord-ingly — including table service and dessert. The dessert is for the table guests.The group also is asked to

bring a salad large enough to feed 16, which becomes part of

the shared “salad luncheon.” Auxiliary provides the tables,

chairs, drinks, dinner rolls and serving spoons for the salads.For those who can’t attend,

Star sponsorships are available at three levels: Sterling Star ($500); Platinum Star ($250); and Gold Star ($100). There also will be a raffle dur-

ing the event, and raffle dona-tions are being accepted.All proceeds will be used by

the Auxiliary to purchase equip-ment for the medical center.Tables and sponsorships

should be secured by Oct. 5.For more information, contact

Ann Frederick at 641-427-5781 or Hollie Roberts at the medical center at 515-386-0108.

Chamber to host stateofficial to boost tourismDebi Durham, director of the

Iowa Economic Development Authority, will visit several Greene County attractions on Sept. 30, according to Greene County Chamber tourism and events coordinator Angie Ped-ersen.At the beginning of the year,

Durham committed to travel to at least 12 towns across Iowa to see their attractions firsthand and to increase IEDA’s aware-ness of their needs and ways the agency can help build the tour-ism industry.Durham named the Mahanay

Memorial Carillon Tower, RVP-1875, Wild Rose Casino and Deal’s Orchard as places she wants to visit.She also will do a walking tour

of the Thomas Jefferson Gar-dens and have lunch at Angie’s Tea Garden.

Community center kicks off ‘furnish to finish’ driveA final fundraising effort for

furnishings for the new commu-nity center in Grand Junction is underway.The Committee for a New

Community Center is seeking donations to supply the facility with new tables, chairs, dishes, silverware, pots, pans, kitchen utensils and other service items. Funds are also needed for a new sound system.The $1.2 million facility —

built through donations — is expected to be complete in Jan-uary.A $100 donation to purchase

a table will include a memo-rial plaque. A $25 donation to purchase a chair will include a similar memorial plaque.Tax-deductible donations can

be sent to the City of Grand Junction/Community Center, P.O. Box 383, Grand Junction, IA 50107.For more information, contact

Diane Wise at 515-370-1675 or Grand Junction City Hall at 515-738-2585.

Learn how the Dragoons guided settlementMary Weaver, vice president

of the Greene County Histori-cal Society, will tell the story of

the Dragoons at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Rippey United Methodist Church.The Dragoons were a federal

military regiment in the 1830s that explored and mapped ter-ritory along the Des Moines River that had been newly ac-quired by the U.S. They also were a buffer between feuding

tribes of Native Americans and guided early white settlers on where they could legally estab-lish homesteads.The program at the church is

free to attend. A lunch at noon is available for

$8. Reservations for the meal are needed by Sept. 30 by call-ing Weaver at 515-360-8046.

Hoyle receives graduate de-gree from MorningsideWhitney Hoyle, of Scranton,

was among 160 undergraduate and graduate students presented degrees in August by Morning-side College in Sioux City.Hoyle received a master of arts

in teaching.

McDivitt named to Upper Iowa dean’s listAmanda McDivitt, of Yale, has

been named to the Upper Iowa University dean’s list for the summer 2015 term.To be honored, students must

have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester.McDivitt is an elementary

education major at the UIU Des Moines Center.

ISU Symphony to perform in PerryPERRY — The Iowa State

University Symphony Orches-tra will be in concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Perry Performing Arts Center.The concert will mark the first

time a full orchestra has per-formed in Perry.Alumni of the 80-piece orches-

tra have gone on to perform and teach in the finest orchestras and schools in the country.The program includes Tchai-

kovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, music from the 2007 film “There Will Be Blood” and only the second performance of “On the Shoulders of Giants,” a newly commissioned piece to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ISU Museums. As part of the Perry Fine Arts

Series, admission is free.

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Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

SECTION 8 HUDLOW-INCOME HOUSING

RENT IS DETERMINED FROM HOUSEHOLD’S INCOME

ELDERLY/DISABLEDONE-BEDROOM APTS.

WALTON WOODSin Jefferson

Call 515-386-2762 or obtainan application at the Office

at 1000 West Adams St.MILLENNIA HOUSING

MANAGEMENTLynne Coffman,

Property ManagerWalton WoodsApartments

WESTVIEW VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Affordable Housing offering 1 bedroom apartments, refrigerator

and stove, resident controlled heat, on site laundry, handicap units, "for

persons 62 or older, handicappedor disabled regardless of age."Rental Assistance AvailableApplications available at:1216 Westwood Drive,

Jefferson, IAor call 712-792-7800

This institution is anEqual Opportunity

Provider and Employerwww.keywaymanagement.comEQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

WESTVIEWVILLAGE 

APARTMENTSAffordable Housing offering 1

bedroom apartments, refrigerator and stove, resident controlled heat, on site laundry, handicap units, "for

persons 62 or older, handicappedor disabled regardless of age."Rental Assistance AvailableApplications available at:1216 Westwood Drive,

Jefferson, IAor call 712-792-7800

This institution is anEqual Opportunity

Provider and Employerwww.keywaymanagement.com

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

HOUSE FOR RENT3 bdr. 1 1/2 bath home, 804 W. State Street, Jefferson. 1 car detached garage. No pets, no smoking, tenant pays all utilities. $675/month rent, $675 deposit.

712-661-9718

Offi ce Space For Rent

FOR RENTTwo renovated offi ces with the best view in Jeffersonfor rent located in primelocation on the square at

101 N. Chestnut, Jefferson, IA. One building - multiple uses.

Contact Jim Daubendiekat 515-386-2626.

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

ACREAGEFOR SALE

BY OWNER• 10 acres w/house

• Old classic woodwork• Completely remodeled

• Lots of character• Pond, gazebo and shop

Call 515-391-9416

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

Apartments For RentCAMDEN Apartments: One & two bedroom apartments for rent in Jeffer-son. Water/sewer/garbage included. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, references required. Call 515-231-9340.

For rent 1 bedroom apartment con-veniently located in Yale, Iowa. Kitchen appliances, air conditioner and utilities furnished. 641-757-0201.

House For Rent3 Bedroom home in Jefferson. Appli-ances furnished, attached garage, pet friendly. Deposit and references re-quired. Call or text 913-269-9112 or email rent.greene.county@gmail.com.

Newly remodeled spacious 2 bedroom duplex. Appliances included, no smok-ing, no pets. References and deposit required. 515-370-2207

2 Bedroom house in Scranton. $450.00/mo $450.00 deposit. Call 515-250-3964

Commercial Space For RentCommercial garage with two over-head bays and shop area in Scranton $350/month plus deposit. Can use for mechanical or construction purposes 515-386-7116.

Real Estate For Sale3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Large wrap around deck, and large fenced in back yard. 2 car detached garage. 712-371-3454.

Help WantedPart/Full Time – Fall and Winter truck driver. Must have CDL and good driv-ing record. Call 712-830-4077

Drivers-OTR: $2,000 Sign On! Health, Dental, Life, 401k! Great Pay! Vacation. 2014 & Newer tractors. www.univer-setruck.com 866-958-7825

Garage SalesGreene County Fairgrounds, Friday Sept. 25 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 8 a.m. - ?; Kids boys and girls clothes starting at size 8 and up, women’s and men’s clothes, kids bikes, round coffee table and lots of misc. Must see for yourself all the great deals!

401 Sunset, Jefferson; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; granite top table saw, wood burning furnace, baby clothes and toys and more.

102 S. Walnut, Jefferson; Friday 25, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; household items, holiday decorations, boys and girls teen clothing.

407 S Oak, Jefferson; Friday, Sept. 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Something for everyone.

1004 W. Wall St. (North on Grimmell, over railroad track) Friday, Sept. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; new and slightly used items from all seasons.

Wanted To RentRecent widower must move off acreage. Want to rent 3 bedroom home in Jeffer-son, have references. Call 515-391-9091

Misc. For SaleBrome Hay, small squares. $2.50/bail. Call 515-370-0705

Warehouse Worker Needed

We have an immediate needfor qualifi ed Warehouse Workers

in Ogden, Iowa.

• Will assist in all phases ofseed production, processing,warehousing and shipping.

• Assist in daily production operations and maintaining accurate inventory.

• Follow all safety procedures.

• Strong Customer Serviceskills REQUIRED!

• Forklift preferred but not required.

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

For more information contactDayle Clausen, Recruiter

515-346-3143; dclausen@volt.com

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job DescriptionThe Director of Human Resources oversees position recruitment, acquisition, retention and staff relations. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and implementing human resource functions. The director participates in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, market competitiveness and policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. The director handles workers compensation, FMLA and short and long-term disability. The director must also be an outstanding leader, able to cultivate relationships, build trust and provide timely execution and top quality outcomes. The director must also lead by example through promotion of organizational Standards of Behavior and commitment to the patient experience.

QualificationsStrong communication skills are required. The director must be an excellent listener and able to work successfully with staff at all levels. The director must also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as have the ability to manage and utilize an HRIS effectively. This position requires time management and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail. The director must possess the ability to contribute human resource expertise in all functional areas and must be “hands-on,” able to hit the ground running and be proactive and visible within the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely-related field required. Master’s degree preferred. • 5 years of progressive experience in human resources with at least three years management experience preferred. Previous experience in health care human resources preferred. • PHR or SPHR designation preferred and required within three years of hire date.

Apply online atgcmchealth.com

Drug Screen/EOEGreene County Medical Center is a tobacco-free environment

1000 West Lincoln Way • Jefferson, IA • 50129515-386-2114 • gcmchealth.com

Job OpeningDirector of Human

ResourcesJefferson, IA

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for experienced RNs who are caring and willing to serve SW Iowa on a part-time or PRN basis to respond to patient

needs and scheduled visits. Two years clinical experience required. Hospice experience preferred.

We are seeking compassionate individuals with exibility in scheduling, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance. Drug screen required.

Apply on-line or email resume.

HOSPICE RN

EOE/AAPVeterans & DisabledNot For Pro t

Taj Casagrande, Team Director • (641) 743-2264 Phone mwallace@careinitiative.org • www.careinitiativeshospice.org

AAI/Spalding, a major sports equipment manufacturing company, has an opening for Production Assembly - Carpets. Performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to produce gymnastic, volleyball, basketball, baseball, wall padding and physical educa-tion products. Assemble carpet; measure, apply Velcro, bind, sten-cil, clean, and prepare for shipment using tools such as carpet knives and scissors. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to effectively view and understand Engineering Drawings, production work instructions, and tape mea-sure. One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This position is full time with a complete benefit package, including health, den-tal, vision, and 401K with company match.

Please apply in person at:American Athletic, Inc/Spalding

200 American Ave • Jefferson, IA 50129Post-offer drug screen and background check required.

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Pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE/AA M/F/D/V

TElEsAlEs REnEwAls AssOciATE – Extensive training, position promotes the benefits and coverage to our existing customer base to renew them for another year. Start-ing wage $10/hour plus commission. Hours: Monday –Thursday evenings 11:30am to 9:00pm & Friday 9am-3:30pm 2 weeks are 10 hour days, Monday-Thursday 10:30am-9:00pm & Fridays off (no weekends at this time). Average Hourly Rate $21/hour

cOnsuMER TElEsAlEs AssOciATE – Extensive training, position promotes the benefits and coverage to our existing customers and acquisition customers. Starting wage is $9/hour plus commission. Hours: Schedule is based on performance. If you are looking for a rewarding, fast paced, exciting and challenging opportunity in a professional and fun environment apply today. Average Hourly Rate $23/hour

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PARK VIEW ASSISTED LIVINGHas the following employment opportunities:

CNABenefit package may include IPERS retirement, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, personal days, call-in bonus, bonus pay for working scheduled hours,

health and life insurance and cafeteria plan. Competitive starting wage.

If you are interested, please contact:

Park View Assisted LivingJanet Hachmeister

217 Main St., • Coon Rapids, IA 50058712-999-2253 • jhachmeister@thomasresthaven.org

Pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing required. • EOE

SEASONAL HELPEarn up to $10,000 in 8-weeks.

NEW Cooperative is seeking motivated individuals to work seasonal positions at various locations. Must be able to work overtime. To apply call Justin Reuter at (515) 955-9042, visit www.newcoop.com/employment for an application, or pick-up an application at a NEW Cooperative location nearest you.

EOEEmployment is contingent on a pre-employment post offer drug screen and physical.

THOMAS REST HAVENHas the following employment opportunities:

CNABenefit package may include IPERS retirement, vacation, sick leave,

holiday pay, personal days, call-in bonus, bonus pay for working scheduled hours, health and life insurance and cafeteria plan.

Competitive starting wage.

If your are interested, please contact:

Michael Hocking, AdministratorThomas Rest Haven

217 Main St., Coon Rapids, IA 50058712-999-2253 • mhocking@thomasresthaven.org

Pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing required.EOE

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Nutritional Services Aide/Cook • Full-time position (1.0 FTE), benefits eligible • Both AM and PM shifts per department need, rotating weekends • Will participate in food serving and/or preparation and presentation for inpatient room service, Long Term Care residents and cafeteria dining • Restaurant or health care food service experience helpful • ServSafe certification helpful • Specific cooking abilities, especially with specialized diet preferred • Applications accepted until noon on 10/7/2015

Home Care Aide - Public Health • Part-time position (0.2 FTE) • “Mother’s hours” with 8 hours/ week guaranteed • Genuine compassion for working with elderly and special needs population required • Reliable and previous home care aide experience preferred • Valid Iowa driver’s license and dependable transportation required • CNA on registry and proof of CNA course completion required

RN/LPN - Long Term Care • PRN position • 8-hour or 12-hour shifts as needed • Iowa RN/LPN license required

C.N.A. - Long Term Care • Full-time positions, benefit eligible, 12-hour shifts (includes every third weekend) • Full-time positions, benefit eligible, 8-hour shifts (includes every other weekend) • Part-time evening positions available, 4 - 9 p.m. High school and college students encouraged to apply. • Experience in long term care setting preferred • C.N.A. on registry required

Apply online at gcmchealth.com

Or in person: 1000 W. Lincoln WayJefferson, IA 50129

Drug Screen/EOEGreene County Medical Center is a

tobacco-free environment.

POSITION OPENBaker/Barista/Deli• Creative• Independent• Able to Multi Task• Hard Working• Hours Vary• Pay based on experience

Apply in person:

121 E. Lincoln WayJefferson, IA

*Drug Free Environment

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104 N. Elm, Jeffersonor online at

www.subway.com

Part-timeSandwich Artist

Will include weekends.

EOE

WANTEDFull and Part-time

Truck Driver - Class A CDL Required

Hauling grain andfeed ingredients.

Home every night.Must have good driving record.

515-370-0609

HELP WANTEDPart-time Cooks

Apply in Person

Doc’s Stadium113 N. Chestnut,

Jefferson

311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA 51401 • (712) 794-5263 E.O.E

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SportSRams fall short in second straight district contest

Staff reportThe Greene County varsity

football team hit the road to-ward Creston Friday and was ultimately defeated 36-32 in a heartbreaking loss. With the loss, the Rams are now 0-2 in district play and 2-2 overall this season.

Offensive stat leaders throughout the contest for Greene County included Daric Whipple, who was 11 for 25 passing for 216 yards, two touchdowns and three inter-ceptions. Whipple also scored on two rushing touchdowns, one of which came from 71

yards out. Nick Schroeder caught a pair of touchdown passes from Whipple, the lon-ger of the two going for 72 yards. Schroeder also caught a 2-point conversion pass, kicked a field goal and was 3 for 3 in PAT attempts. By game’s end, Whipple had 199

rushing yards on 21 carries, Max Neese had 75 rushing yards on 12 carries and Schro-eder had 119 receiving yards on four catches.Defensively, the Rams were

led by Neese and Matthew Gordon, who had seven tackles each. Reid Lamoureux tallied

six tackles, Noah Juergensen and Logan Lansman had 5 1/2 tackles each and Keyden Pol-lock recorded five tackles.On special teams, Tyler Be-

ger racked up 79 return yards on four attempts and Lamou-reux punted the ball four times for 162 total yards. His longest

boot traveled 50 yards down-field.Friday, Greene County will

host an undefeated Webster City team (4-0) to try to climb back to a winning record. The Lynx have wins over Gilbert, Clear Lake, Carroll High and Algona.

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JV and Freshmen join together to win

Staff reportGreene County’s junior var-

sity and freshman football squads combined to play a game against Creston on Monday at home. The Rams defeated the visiting Panthers 18-2.Scoring touchdowns for

Greene County were Dylan Fouch on a 1-yard run, Lance Highes on a 53-yard pass from quarterback Clint Dennhardt and Trey Hinote on a 16-yard pass from Dennhardt.

Offensive stat leaders for the Rams included Fouch and Charlie Gunn with 29 rush-ing yards each, Hughes and Hinote with 80 and 30 receiv-ing yards, respectively and Dennhardt with 136 passing yards. Defensively, Caden Wilson led the team with five tackles, three of which were for a loss. Connor Gibson and Jordan Patterson had four tackles each and Nick Hoff-man and Edwin Lenchenko had three tackles each.

8th graders sweep BluejaysStaff report

The Greene County eighth grade football team traveled to Perry on Sept. 17 and defeated the Bluejays 16-0 in the A game and 8-6 in the B game to record its second and third victories of the season.

Scoring touchdowns for the Rams in the A game was Col-by Kafer on a 4-yard run and Xavier Hayes on a 30-yard run. Carter Morton caught a 2-point conversion pass from quar-terback Brent Riley and Tyler Teeples and Caden Lowmiller were responsible for collecting a Ram safety inside the Bluejay endzone.

Defensively, Hayes and Spen-cer Whipple tallied one inter-ception each. Lowmiller was credited as one of the top Ram defenders throughout the con-test.

“The kids overcame some pen-alties and turnovers and worked together to get the win in the end,” head coach Chad Morton said.

In the B game, Brandon Bol-lig scored Greene County’s lone touchdown. Scoring the 2-point conversion was Whipple on a pass from quarterback Geoff Goff.

Defensively, Brandon Carstens, Kaleb Fisher and Garrett Tasler were credited as three of the top Ram defenders throughout the game.

“The heat set in for this game as the sun came out of the clouds and the temperature increased,” Morton explained. “Our players fought through the heat for the whole game and did a great job.”

The Greene County eighth graders will play at Roland Sto-ry today.

Rockets split with RVC opponentsStaff reportThe Paton-Churdan varsity

volleyball team fell to Adair-Casey 3-0 (21-25, 18-25, 21-25) last Thursday and de-feated Charter Oak-Ute 3-1 (19-25, 29-27, 26-24, 25-19) Tuesday. Both matches were on the road. The win and loss puts the Rockets at 3-3 in the Rolling Valley Conference and 4-4 overall this year.Against Adair-Casey, Syd-

ney Koch led the team with 12 kills, 15 digs, two blocks and an assist. Grace Geisler fol-

lowed with seven kills, nine digs, two blocks and two as-sists. Other stat leaders includ-ed Megan Carey with five kills, 12 digs and two blocks, Jenna Beyers with two kills, nine digs, one block and an as-sist, Carleigh Paup with two kills, 14 digs, one block

and six assists and Mariah Tasler with one kill, one dig and 14 assists.As a team,

Paton-Chur-dan was 50 for 61 (82 p e r c e n t ) from the service line. The Rockets tallied four ace serves.A g a i n s t

Charter Oak-Ute, Koch led the squad with

21 kills and an assist. Carey followed with eight kills and three blocks. Other stat lead-ers included Beyers with eight kills, two blocks and an assist, Paup with six kills, one block and 16 assists, Geisler with five kills, two blocks an an as-sist and Tasler with 24 assists.As a team, Paton-Churdan

was 83 for 98 (84 percent) from the service line. The Rockets tallied seven ace serves.Paton-Churdan will host Ea-

gle Grove tonight.

GraceGeisler

MariahTasler

Rams win pair at Bomber InviteStaff reportThe Greene County varsity

volleyball squad went 2-3 at the Ballard Tournament on Sept. 15. The Rams defeated Ballard 2-0 (21-17, 21-20) and Knoxville 2-0 (21-11, 21-11) and recorded losses to John-ston 2-0 (5-21, 14-21), Wood-ward-Granger 2-0 (16-21, 14-21) and Grand View Christian 2-1 (25-27, 25-23, 9-15). After the tournament, Greene Coun-ty holds an 0-3 record against

Heart of Iowa Conference op-ponents and is 6-11 overall this season.Stat lead-

ers for the day included Nadia Fish-er with 41 kills, Me-gan Durbin with 17 kills, Alison Galla-gher with 20 digs, Kenna

Marquardt with 16 digs and Hannah Promes with 76 as-sists. Top servers throughout the tourna-ment were K a t e l y n Hagen and H a n n a h Stein.“We start-

ed the day in a tough pool playing J o h n s t o n .

After that we struggled against a scrappy Woodward-Granger team, but pulled together and won the match over Ballard,” head coach Donna Carhill said. “We started to gel as a team, winning decisively over Knoxville and taking Grand View Christian, a team we lost to in two games last weekend, to three games.”Greene County will host a

doubleheader tonight against Saydel and PCM.

MeganDurbin

Hannah Promes

JV goes 1-2 in recent matchesStaff reportGreene County’s junior varsity

volleyball team fell to Collins-Maxwell-Baxter on Sept. 9, was beaten by Nevada on Sept. 10 and defeated Roland Story on Sept. 15. No team score was given for the C-M-B match, but the Rams fell to Nevada 2-1 (22-25, 22-25, 25-23) and topped Roland Story 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-11).Against C-M-B, Jordan Tee-

ples led the squad with five kills,

four digs and two blocks. Onica Delp followed with three kills, one dig and one block. Other stat leaders included Sydney Schiltz with two kills and five digs and Samantha Hardaway with four digs and 12 assists.As a team, Greene County was

52 for 56 (93 percent) from the service line. The Rams tallied nine ace serves.Against Nevada, Teeples led

the team with five kills and three digs. Delp followed with four

kills and one assist. Other stat leaders included Chantel Flack with two kills and 11 digs, Bay-lee Eider with two kills and one assist, Emily Heupel with two kills and six digs and Hardaway with nine digs and 14 assists.As a team, Greene County was

62 for 73 (85 percent) from the service line. The Rams tallied nine ace serves.Against Roland Story, Teeples

led the squad with eight kills, one block and two digs. Hard-

away followed with five kills, one block, four digs and 17 as-sists. Other stat leaders included Eider with three kills and four digs, Schiltz with two kills and eight digs, Ashley Millard with two kills and one dig, Heupel with one kill, nine digs and four assists and Flack with one kill and 11 digs.As a team, Greene County was

56 for 65 (86 percent) from the service line. The Rams tallied nine ace serves.

Freshmen drop twin billStaff reportThe Greene County fresh-

man volleyball squad fell to Collins-Maxwell-Baxter 2-0 (15-21, 17-21) on Sept. 9 and Roland Story 2-0 (11-21, 14-21) on Sept. 15. Both match-es were played on the road.Against C-M-B, Gina Brown

led the team with three kills

and six digs. Brandi Kirk tal-lied three ace serves out of 11 successful attempts and Claire Teusch had four aces out of nine attempts.Against Roland Story, Kara

Reed led the team with three kills. Brown tallied three ace serves.

Following cancellation, Rams and Rockets compete tonight

Staff reportGreene County’s varsity

boys and girls cross country team, as well as the Paton-Churdan varsity boys cross country team, was scheduled to compete at the Panorama Invitational last Thursday,

but due to poor weather the meet was canceled.Both squads will run to-

night, as Greene County is scheduled to go to Roland Story and Paton-Churdan to Audubon.

8th graders blank EaglesStaff reportGreene County’s eighth

grade volleyball team swept Saydel 4-0 (21-12, 21-15, 21-9, 21-2) in the A game and 4-0 (21-12, 21-13, 21-16, 13-9) in the B game on Mon-day. The wins put the A team at 3-1 this season and the B team at 4-0.Top servers for the Rams

throughout the night included Kylie Roach, 33 for 34 with 25 aces, Paige Heaning, 20 for 21 with 16 aces, Harleigh

Weir, 23 for 26 with 16 aces, Julia Saul, 6 for 7 with two aces, Sophia Havens, 9 for 11 with three aces and Abby Kozal, 13 for 16 with 11 aces.“As a team, we had our best

night of serving so far this season,” head coach Teresa Green said. “We served 126 for 154 for 82 percent and had 85 aces. We are proud of our athletes and how they are learning the offense.”The Ram eighth graders will

play tonight at Roland Story.

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Reid Lamoureux (left) and Creston’s Kylan Smallwood (19) fight for the ball during Friday’s contest between the Rams and Panthers. SPECIAL TO THE JEFFERSON HERALD

Ram running back Max Neese (with ball) sprints past the line of scrimmage to gain yardage on Creston’s defense. SPECIAL TO THE JEFFERSON HERALD

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Senior Spotlight: Jensen RuzickaBy Kasey Rickers

Jensen William Ruzicka was born December 23, 1997, in Dubuque, Iowa. He is the son of Bill and Heather Ruzicka and brother to Braiddey, Kar-ter, and Brynley. His favorite movies are “The Notebook” and “The Field of Dreams”. You will find Jensen cheer-ing on the Green Bay Pack-ers, Chicago Bears, and the Iowa State Cyclones in his free time. Mrs. Marquardt is his favorite staff member, and history is his favorite class. His favorite food is buttered noodles; he also en-joys his truck, mowing, and his phone. However, he dis-likes dead grass, and people with no class. After gradua-tion he plans to attend Iowa State University and major in turf management. In ten years he sees himself mar-rying a princess and living happily ever after. His advice to underclassmen is, ¨Dream big and work hard¨.

GCCS Technology By Maggie Havens

According to Educator’s Technology.com, 91% of administrators say effective use of ed tech is critical in their mission of high student achievement. Recently I in-terviewed Mr. Buenz, direc-tor of technology at GCCS. I found out some very inter-esting facts about technol-ogy in our school and how it is used. In 2012 our school district went wireless with the chromebooks; on aver-age we have about 1,000 chromebooks logged in to our domain. We have about 100mb per second shared between all of the buildings in the district. Also, we have internet access on two activ-ity buses that are taken to school activities; these buses have 40gb of data to share per month. All of this costs us on average about 1,099 dollars a month. At the high school, we have multiple wifi networks-chrome, staff, and guest. So, the student body at the high school was won-dering, why can we not have the password to the guest wifi? We can not have the password to the wifi because the school pays for a certain amount of data and band-width every month, and if you put everyone’s desktops, chromebooks, phones, and all other electronic devices on one network, it would make everyone’s internet ac-cess slower. Additionally, the amount that we pay every month would significantly rise. In the future it will be interesting to see the changes in technology at GCCS.

Senior Spotlight: Kasey RickersBy Molly Mannel

Kasey Taylor Rickers was born February 24, 1998, in Denison, Iowa. She is the daughter of Tawnya Har-baugh and Bill Rickers, and the younger sister of Matt Rickers. She is currently a senior at Greene County High School, and she will be graduating after first trimes-ter. When asked about her fa-vorites, she replied with her favorite movie being ¨The Best of Me.¨ She likes to listen to country music and watch the television show, “Nashville”. Kasey’s favor-ite staff member at GCHS is Mrs. Carman, and she is in-volved in her yearbook and newspaper class. She enjoys taking ceramics and eating seafood and pasta. Along with seafood and pasta, Kasey also enjoys eating ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, and pie. She dislikes waking up early and having to get ready in the morning. Her future plans include becom-ing a cosmetologist, and in ten years having a good job and starting a family. For the underclassmen, Kasey’s ad-vice is, ¨Be good, or be good at it.¨

AdvisoryBy Tyler Beger The first year that Greene County has scheduled an ad-visory period has been a suc-cess so far. Last spring the upperclassmen got to choose three of their favorite teach-ers and then one of them became their advisor. They meet with their advisor every day of the week except for Wednesdays. They meet for 13 minutes of the day, and it is only 13 minutes because no more time can be taken away from classes. Two days a week are meant for activi-ties, and two days for READ. For the month of September advisory activities have in-cluded getting to know the advisor and members of the group, getting to know the whole staff, and at the end of month students will be work-ing on their second trimester schedules. Also, the annual leaf raking activity will be taking place November 3 with advisory groups. Any-time school activities are tak-ing place, more than likely everyone is doing activities with their advisory groups, so that is an easy way for grouping kids at school.

Ms. MartinoBy Cassidy Carstens

Ms. Jen Martino grew up in Jefferson and decided it would be nice to be back home. She is a new special education teacher at the high school, and she is looking forward to learning many new things this year. Her fa-vorite class so far this year is RAM. Ms. Martino has been teaching for fifteen years, and she previously taught at Prairie Valley. Ms. Martino attended Clarke College as an undergrad and the Univer-sity of Iowa and also Morn-ingside for graduate school. Some of her favorites in-clude reading, woodworking, and music. Her favorite food is apple cobbler, and she is happily single.

New Opportunities in Greene CountyBy Zach Neil

We have had a casino and a Hy-Vee open up in the last few months, bringing plenty of job opportunities for people liv-ing in and around Jefferson. These businesses opening up have also created an opportunity for more people coming to live in the area. These job opportunities are not only from the businesses, but with more people coming to the area, it might be a good time for people to start up their own busi-nesses. Also, more people living in Jefferson would mean the housing market could rebound since people need a place to live. With more people moving to Jefferson, the school district's enrollment could also go up. This would be very helpful, since the Jefferson-Scranton and the East Greene school districts combined recently. The school district and the county will also receive a portion of the taxes paid by these businesses, and this money could be used to better the community. There is plenty of opportunity to be success-ful in Jefferson, with even more to come, for any graduates looking to stay in the area after graduating from high school.

New Face in the OfficeBy Daric Whipple

This week we are talking with our new Secretary and nu-trition data reporter, Misty Bettey. Last year, Misty was the main study hall supervisor who liked to rule with an iron fist. The students who were in her study hall all knew not to mess with her system. We asked Misty what made her change her job position and she told us; ¨Subbing in the office provided me a chance to experience the position before I applied. I re-ally liked the different aspects of the interactions with others in the office versus being in the study hall supervisor posi-tion. I enjoy talking to pretty much everyone, so it was a good fit for me to move into the secretary position.¨ As you all know, Misty really loves the students and seeing all them day in and day out. And we all love her. We asked Misty what her official job title was and she told replied with, ¨Officially, I am a Secondary Secretary and Nutrition Data Reporter, but I prefer (collectively with Jacque Cunningham) to be called a Rock Star in the office.¨ Next, I asked Misty what her respon-sibilities are, There are a multitude of components that make up this job. Being able to multitask helps. Being in the office means that I am one of the first people that visitors come in contact with whether they walk in or call. I believe one of my primary responsibilities is to be approachable by everyone and provide assistance to all. Answering the phones, record-ing attendance, making phone calls to check on attendance, lining up substitutes, entering in fees and lunch money re-ceived, filing, and being able to answer questions are some of her responsibilities. Misty is very important in the smooth and efficient running of Greene County High School. We told Misty to give us any additional info that she would like the public to know and she gave us a very interesting response: ¨I would love to have the ability to make people who lie experi-ence spontaneous combustion in their pants so that everyone will know they were a "liar liar, pants on fire" for a day.¨

New Industrial Tech Teacher:Mr. MormanBy Ashley Kellogg

Mr. Morman is a new face at Greene County High School. He is the new construction teacher, and he also teaches welding and machining. He chose to teach construction because he started to work construction himself at the age of 12, with his father Dwayne. Mr. Morman has been teaching for four years. He taught at the DMACC Perry Center for two years and at DMACC Southridge Center for two years also. One thing he is looking for-ward to this year is finishing another construction house. Mr. Morman chose Greene County because he had worked part time here and knew that there were good programs, plus it is close to home. He attended college at ICCC for carpentry and DMACC for welding. One of his favorite hobbies is to ride his motorcycle. We would like to welcome Mr. Mor-man to Greene County High School.

STAFF

Tyler BegerCassidy CarstensKatelyn HagenMaggie HavensAshley KelloggMolly Mannel

Zach NeilHannah Peterson

Kasey RickersDaric Whipple

Yearbook Information

Yearbooks from 2014-15 are still available for purchase as there are some extras. The yearbook for 2015-16 can be ordered now at the lower price of $42.00 by going to jostensyearbooks.com. This offer continues until Octo-ber 30. Senior pictures can be turned in to Mrs. Carman throughout the school year. The final deadline for pic-tures is May 2016.

TRUST NOTICEIN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST:Richard J. Gordon RevocableTrust Agreement

To all persons regarding Richard J. Gor-don, deceased, who died on or about 8th day of August, 2015. You are hereby notified that Richard D. Gordon and Andrea L. Fes-ter are the Successor Trustees of the RICH-ARD J. GORDON REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT dated the 11th day of De-cember, 2014. That, at this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent. Any ac-tion to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Greene Coun-ty, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or

entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publica-tion of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.RICHARD J. GORDON

REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENTCO-TRUSTEES

Richard D. Gordon716 South Elm

Jefferson, Iowa 50129Andrea L. Fester

1010 Hager Street EGrand Junction, IA 50107

Finneseth, Dalen & Powell, PLCAttorneys for the Successor Trustees213 South Wilson, PO Box 367Jefferson, IA 50129 Date of second publication: Sept. 24, 2015

Public Notice

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR GREENE COUNTY

pRObATE NO. ESpR013698NOTICE OF pRObATE OF WILL,

OF AppOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS,AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFMARK C. THOMAS, DECEASED

To all persons interested in the estate of Mark C. Thomas, deceased, who died on or about September 6, 2015:

You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of September, 2015, the Last Will and Testa-ment of Mark C. Thomas, deceased, bearing the date of August 12,2015 was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Iowa Savings Bank and Larry Schwenk were appointed Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of the above 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 the surviving spouse and 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 in-debted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 16th day of September, 2015.Michael Nelson, SVP, Executor

510 W. US Hwy. 30Carroll, Iowa 51401

Larry Schwenk, Executor1052 Chestnut Road

Coon Rapids, Iowa 50058Frank J. Comito, Attorney for Executor721 N. Main St., PO Box 367Carroll, IA 51401

Date of second publication: Oct. 1, 2015

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ONCOMpLETION OF CONTRACTIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT #33

GREENE COUNTY, IOWAYOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HERE-

bY NOTIFIED that the supervising Engi-neer in charge of construction of the recent repairs made to this district has filed with the Auditor of Greene County, Iowa, his report certifying that the contract for said repairs in this district are completed to the satisfaction of said engineer.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Iowa, has fixed the date for hearing on the completion of said contract for October 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Said hearing shall be held in the Greene County Board of Supervisors meeting room, Jefferson, Iowa.

Any party interested in said district or the repairs therein may file objections to said re-port and submit any evidence which they may have tending to show why said report should not be accepted. Said objections should be in writing and filed with the County Auditor of Greene County at or before the time fixed for said hearing.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that

any interested party having a claim for dam-ages arising out of the construction of the re-pairs shall file said claim with the Board of Supervisors of Greene County at or before the time fixed for hearing on the completion of the contract, which claim shall not include any claim for land taken for right-of-way or for severance of land. The filing of said claim with the Greene County Auditor at or before the time fixed for hearing shall be deemed filed with the Board of Supervisors. At said time and place the Board of Supervisors will hear and determine all objections to the completion of said contract, and shall also hear and determine all the claims for damages which may have been filed.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that this notice and the reference herein to ob-jections and claims for damages and final settlements are in compliance with Sec-tion 468.101, Section 468.102, and Section 468.103 of the Code of Iowa.

Published by order of the Board of Supervi-sors of Greene County, Iowa, acting in behalf of Drainage District #33.

Jane Heun, AuditorGreene County

Public Notice

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTIONNOTICE OF pUbLIC HEARING

The City Council of the City if Grand Junc-tion will meet on the 1st of October, 2015, at the city hall in the city, at 7:00p.m., for the purpose of approving the Easement Agreement between the City of Grand Junction and Aus-berger Farms, Inc. for the property located at an area in Lot 3B of Lot 3A in the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 4, Township 83 North, Range 29 West of the 5th, P.M., Greene County, Iowa, commencing at the northeast corner of the parcel, thence west along the property line 135 feet to the point of beginning, thence south 108 feet to the southeast corner of the easement, thence west 155 feet to the south-

west corner of the easement, thence north 108 feet to the northwest corner of the easement, thence east 155 feet to the northeast corner of the easement, containing 0.38 acres, more or less; for the installation and upkeep up solar panels to power the Community Center.

At the meeting the Council will receive oral or written comments from any resident or prop-erty owner of the City and may take additional action regarding the Easement Agreement at the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

By order of the City Council of the City of Grand Junction, Iowa.

Katherine ThomasCity Clerk

City of Grand Junction

Thursday, Sept. 24 - GC 7th/8th b/g cross country at Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. GC JV/V b/g cross country at Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. 7th foot-ball vs. Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. 8th football at Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. GC 7th volleyball vs. Roland Story (Rippey) at 4:30 p.m. GC 8th volley-ball at Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. GC 9th/JV/V volleyball vs. Saydel & PCM at 5/5/6:30 p.m. P-C 7th/8th/V b/g cross country at Audubon at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 - 9th football vs.

Webster City at 4:45 p.m. Varsity foot-ball vs. Webster City at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 28 - GC 7th volley-ball at Gilbert at 4:30 p.m. GC 8th vol-leyball vs. Gilbert at 4:30 p.m. GC Var-sity volleyball at Roland Story at 4:30 p.m. GC 9th/JV volleyball at Madrid at 5 p.m. JV football at Webster City at 6 p.m. P-C Varsity boys cross country at Orient-Macksburg at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 - P-C 7th/8th volleyball at Coon Rapids-Bayard at 4 p.m. P-C Varsity volleyball at CAM, Anita at 6 p.m.

Sports Calendar

Toreadors take 2nd at inviteStaff reportBoone’s varsity girls swim-

ming and diving team competed at the Fort Dodge Invitational Thursday, Sept. 17. The Tore-adors finished second as a team with 364 total points. The final team standings are as follows: 1. Spencer 378, 2. Boone 364, 3. Storm Lake 351, 4. Fort Dodge 333, 5. Sioux City 241, 6. Perry 143, 7. Algona 125.Greene County students Haley

Hall and Ashley Hunter swam in a total of eight events between the two athletes. Hall finished first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:58.31. Her relay teammates were Madelynn Santi, Erin Kokemiller and Anne Marie DeVries. Hall also took fifth in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:11.15, fifth in the 100 back-stroke with a time of 1:09.80 and fourth in the 200 freestyle relay

with a time of 1:46.42. Her relay teammates were DeVries, Santi and Kokemiller.Hunter’s 200 medley relay

team did not place with a time of 2:16.09. Her relay teammates were Grace Squibb, Lexi John-son and Kate Peasley. Hunter took 13th in the 50 freestyle with a time of 29.70, 11th in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:21.64 and fifth in the 400 freestyle re-lay with a time of 4:22.03. Her relay teammates were Harper Larson, Katelyn Mehlhaus and Squibb.The Toreadors also competed

in Marshalltown on Saturday, Sept. 19 and results of that meet will be posted in next week’s sports section as they become available. Boone’s next compe-tition is scheduled for tonight at Des Moines Roosevelt.

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thE JEFFERSON HERALD Page 13, Jefferson, Iowa, Thursday, September 24, 2015

GREENE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting • September 16, 2015

The Greene County Community School Dis-trict Board of Directors met in regular session on September 16, 2015 in the Administrative Build-ing Conference Room. President Ashley Johnston called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also pres-ent were Directors Susan Burkett, Teresa Hagen, Sam Harding, Jeff Lamoureux, David Ohrt, Mark Peters; Director Elect John McConnell; Superin-tendent Tim Christensen, and Secretary Brenda Muir.

Motion was made by Burkett and seconded by Hagen to approve the agenda as presented. Mo-tion carried 7-0.

No comments were heard during Open Forum. The consent items were approved on a motion

made by Hagen and seconded by Lamoureux. Motion carried 7-0. Consent items were: Minutes – August 19, 2015 regular meeting; Bills as pre-sented; Financial Reports – August 2015; Resig-nations: Alanna Orfield – Intermediate School As-sociate, Amanda Carlson – Intermediate School Associate; Hirings: Tyler Lowmiller – Elementary Special Education Associate, Darcy Davis – El-ementary Special Education Associate.

Director Sam Harding reported on the City Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Brief reports were given by Principals Scott Johnson, Shawn Zanders, Maranda VanCleave, Brian Phil-lips, Reading Specialist Julie Neal, Curriculum Director Karen Sandberg and Activities Director Dean Lansman.

The canvas of votes was read by Secretary Muir. Two at large director seats were up for election with just two names on the ballot. Ash-ley Johnston received one thousand thirty-nine (1039) votes. John McConnell received nine hundred seventy-five votes (975). There were sixty-six (66) write in votes. Johnston and McCo-nnell were elected for four year terms. The public measure for $20,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds was defeated with six hundred forty-nine (649) votes for and nine hundred seventy-five (975) votes against the ballot question.

Superintendent Christensen asked the board how they would like to proceed. They discussed public forums and surveys to discover why pa-trons voted “no”.

The retiring board adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Di-rector Jeff Lamoureux was thanked for his years of service on the board.

Superintendent Tim Christensen called the or-ganizational meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. Roll was called and answered by Burkett, Hagen, Har-ding, Johnston, McConnell, Ohrt and Peters.

Secretary Muir administered the oath of office to elected directors Ashley Johnston and John Mc-Connell.

Burkett made a motion to elect Teresa Hagen as Board President. Johnston seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.

Johnston made and Burkett seconded a motion to elect David Ohrt as Board Vice President. Mo-tion carried 7-0.

Secretary Muir administered the oath of office to Hagen and Ohrt.

President Hagen asked the board to form com-mittees. Harding made and Ohrt seconded a mo-tion to approve the committee appointments as follows:

Negotiations – Peters/Hagen/Harding Classified/Administrative Salaries – Burkett/

Hagen/Ohrt School Improvement Advisory – Peters/Mc-

Connell Facilities – McConnell/Harding County Conference Board – Johnston Park & Rec – Harding School Foundation – Harding Motion carried 7-0.Ohrt made and Burkett seconded a motion to

appoint Ashley Johnston as the IASB Delegate. Motion carried 7-0.

Harding made and Johnston seconded a motion to hold monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of November which will be held on the second Wednesday due to the school board convention, with work sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., both to be held in the Administrative Building conference room. Motion carried 7-0.

A lease for use of ground for a parking area at the Rippey baseball field was received from Roger and Colleen Norgren. The rental amount of $300 per year covers use of the property from April 1 to October 1 in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Harding made and Ohrt seconded a motion to approve the

lease. Motion carried 7-0.Due to the retirement of Becky Greiner, Vocal

Music Director Dave Heupel has asked permis-sion to hire a piano accompanist for mid-day rehearsals and evening performances. Superin-tendent Christensen was directed to look into a student fulfilling this need. Harding made and McConnell seconded a motion to hire an accom-panist at $15 per hour if a student volunteer is not found. Motion carried 7-0.

Business Manager/Board Secretary Brenda Muir presented the 2014-15 Certified Annual Re-port, Special Education Supplement and Annual Transportation Report. Burkett made and John-ston seconded a motion to accept the reports as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Harding made and Burkett seconded a motion to request allowable growth/supplemental aid in the amount of $147,306.73, for the 2014-2015 negative special education balance, from the School Budget Review Committee. Motion car-ried 7-0.

Middle School football officials for 2015 were approved on a motion made by Johnston and sec-onded by Burkett. Motion carried 7-0.

The following fundraisers were approved on a motion made by Burkett and seconded by Hard-ing: Pennies for Patients at both the Intermediate and Middle Schools and a National Honor Society football tailgate dinner. Motion carried 7-0.

Participation in the 2016 Iowa Drug and Alco-hol Testing Program for drivers was approved on a motion made by Ohrt and seconded by McCon-nell. Motion carried 7-0.

The Greene County Schools Affirmative Ac-tion Statement was approved on a motion made by Ohrt and seconded by Johnston. Motion car-ried 7-0.

Johnston made and Burkett seconded a motion to approve the Transportation Service Agreement with Region XII Council of Governments after correcting the name of the President in section 1.6. Motion carried 7-0.

Business Manager/Board Secretary Brenda Muir presented the 2015-2016 Title I application. Burkett made and Ohrt seconded a motion to ap-prove the application. Motion carried 7-0.

Board policies 100-105C were reviewed. After adding the intermediate school on policy 100.4 and changing the reporting officer to the Equity Coordinator on policy 102.2, Harding made and Burkett seconded a motion to approve the review of the policies. Motion carried 7-0.

Superintendent Christensen reported the City of Rippey would like us to share the costs of the property transfer of the gym; the Hospitality Class would like to use internships at Wild Rose in the restaurant and event center and in the Cobblestone Hotel.

President Hagen declared the meeting ad-journed at 7:45 p.m.

General Fund PayablesAmazon.com, supplies $5,423.4195 Percent Group, supplies $154.00A & M Laundry, supplies $112.56Access Systems, supplies $74.49Prairie Lakes AEA, supplies $2,988.28Air Filter Sales, supplies $68.80Alliant Energy, service $676.68Bee & Herald, service $284.42Ben Franklin, supplies $156.80BMC Software, licenses $318.69Bomgaars Supply, supplies $39.97Booksource, supplies $141.54Briggs Inc., supplies $255.50Tim Buenz, mileage $12.00James Carman, service $90.00Casey’s, fuel $185.78CDW Govt., supplies $3,454.32Central Iowa Publishing, service $286.16City of Jefferson, utilities/repairs $5,254.31City of Rippey, bus stop $75.00City of Scranton, bus stop $75.00Combustion Control, repairs $1,769.60Continental Clay Company, supplies $1,500.69Countywide Electric, repairs $3,344.35Demco, supplies $226.66Don’s Ace Hardware, supplies $1,083.32Durlam Electric, supplies $127.29Edgenuity, licenses $3,200.00Farner Bocken, supplies $3,381.20GEM Services, repairs $1,300.54Gr Co. Schools Mgmt., correction $5,428.08Greene County News Online, service $50.00Hamilton Redi-Mix, supplies $1,199.10Grand Junction Utilities, service $2,388.32Handwriting without Tears, supplies $261.25Robert Hemping, repairs $54.00Ia. Div. Labor Services, service $600.00IHSMA, registration $175.00

Inline Service, fee $72.14Ia. Econ. Dev. Authority, loan payment $730.49ITAG, registration $585.00Ia. World Lang., registration $125.00JAMF Software, support $1,971.00GCS Nutrition Fd., meals $299.87Jefferson Rotary, dues $320.00Jefferson Telecom, service $3,347.84Kabel Business Services, service $197.80Kebecca Education, service $16,369.00Julie Kennedy, mileage $22.95M & M Resources, service $1,515.00Map Shop, supplies $270.71Laura Marshall, supplies $11.77McGraw-Hill, supplies $260.78Motor Parts, supplies $25.44Mulligan Fire Equip., service $2,230.00NAPA, supplies $250.75Neese Inc., supplies $170.17Kevin Neitzel, repairs $1,095.28Orkin Inc., service $460.30Petty Cash - MS, supplies $94.32Brian Phillips, supplies $27.89Premier Printer Supplies, supplies $948.00Raccoon Valley Radio, service $79.95Raccoon Valley Lawn Care, service $1,008.33Reg. XII Council Govts, service $294.00Jeff Robilliard, service $599.00Rutten Vacuum Center, repair $419.73School Bus Sales, supplies $3,312.52School Health Corp., supplies $630.75Scholastic Magazines, supplies $922.85School Specialty, supplies $2,627.50Schulz Plumbing, service $175.00Sherri Schwaller, supplies $988.11Shadran, supplies $3,353.13Shell, fuel $1,938.97Shopko, supplies $302.73Sioux City Truck Sales, supplies $71.62Staples, supplies $239.54Stone Printing, supplies $304.70Storey Kenworthy, supplies $157.10Linda Thede, supplies $30.98Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl, registration $70.00Thomas Bus Sales, repairs $328.65Time for Kids, supplies $428.16Tri County, supplies $233.41Twiins Shoppe, supplies $102.00US Cellular, service $911.19Maranda VanCleave, travel exp $34.07Walters Sanitary, service $260.00Welding Innovations, service $408.90Wellmark Blue Cross, service $250.00Woodruff Constr., rental $1,115.00A & M Laundry, supplies $29.85Access Elevator & Lifts, service $2,150.00Prairie Lakes AEA, supplies $670.06Airgas North Central, supplies $538.26Automatic Door Group, repairs $535.36Black Hills Energy, service $448.73Denise Buenz, supplies $27.96Business Card, travel/suppl/equip $4,156.24CDW Govt., supplies $1,290.00CenturyLink, service $72.38Constellation New Energy, service $207.00Crystal Springs Books, supplies $28.90Diamond Oil Company, fuel $1,189.50Fareway, supplies $64.75Follett School Solutions, supplies $224.36Emily Gannon, travel exp $14.00Hameray Publishing, supplies $1,309.25JW Pepper, supplies $285.46National School Products, supplies $37.90Paton-Churdan School, refund $25.00Premiuer Printer Supplies, supplies $451.85Raccoon Valley Lawn Care, service $308.49Rieman Music, repairs $241.89Schultz Plumbing, repairs $185.00Dale Smith, supplies $39.19Sean Thompson, supplies $64.80Total General $113,812.68

Sales Tax Fund PayablesIowa Cubs Sports Turf, bb field $123,500.00Jon Acton Construction, cont. svc. $10,925.21American Fence, fb field fencing $3,741.00Total Sales Tax Fund $138,166.21

PPEL Fund PayablesCarroll Glass Co., repairs $7,357.00DeLage Landen Financial, copier lease $439.80Total PPEL $7,796.80

Nutrition Fund PayablesAnderson Erickson, milk/dairy $2,207.00Greyhawk Finance, equip lease $201.81Martin Brothers, food supplies $15,956.95Cambrooke Therapeutics, food $282.86Earthgrains, bread $799.77Fareway, supplies $5.89Keck, commodities $3,284.79Rapids Wholesale, supplies $300.75Total Nutrition $23,039.82

Activity Fund PayablesBen Franklin, supplies $137.38Bohlmann Inc., supplies $3,430.00Jamie Bruggeman, official $70.00Country Custom Design, supplies $1,386.00Greyhawk Finance, loan payment $135.22Dave Heupel, entry fees $60.00Bill Hulse, official $70.00IA. HS Music Assoc., entry fees $175.00Darren Jackson, supplies $36.75Rady Lore, official $70.00M & M Appliques, service $73.00Martin Brothers, supplies $473.62Sean Ostendorf, official $80.00Jolene Peters, supplies $512.45School Specialty, supplies $86.67Shine On Designs, supplies $240.00Trophies Plus, supplies $613.22Ballard Community School, entry fees $90.00BSN Sports, supplies $74.98Business Card, supplies $68.89Denison Comm. School, entry fees $60.00Epic Sports, supplies $381.45Fareway, supplies $320.80Thomas George, official $70.00Graphic Edge, supplies $2,703.83Vicki Gustafson, supplies $21.97Iowa Skills USA, entry fees $720.00Jostens, service $5,001.56Kleritec, supplies $171.77Kumper Schools, entry fees $65.00Martin Brothers, supplies $493.66Panorama Schools, entry fees $125.00Corey Pinks, official $70.00South Central Calhoun, entry fees $80.00Uptown Sporting Goods, supplies $1,311.00Activity Fund Total $42,819.79

Activity Fund PrepaidsSteven Eggleston, official $200.00Gilbert School, entry fees $130.00Jason Higgins, official $140.00Home State Bank, gate cash $600.00Kim Lipper, official $130.00Randy Lore, official $130.00Craig Pauley, official $140.00Corey Pinks, official $200.00Brett Roberts, official $140.00Dirk Sorensen, official $140.00South Central Calhoun, entry fees $85.00Martin Wood, official $140.00Fort Dodge Schools, band entry fee $150.00Carroll Band Day, entry fees $25.00City of Jefferson, utilities $36.77Jordan Hostetler & Iowa, scholarship $1,000.00Deb Mohr, supplies $72.00Allen Robson, official $150.00Sarah Sandage & Simpson, scholarship $1,000.00Jamie Bruggeman, official $70.00South Hardin High School, entry fees $75.00Total Activity prepaid bills $47,573.56

General Fund PrepaidsAlliant Energy, service 158.79Amazon, supplies 2,830.76Petty Cash - Intermediate Bldg, cash 99.00Petty Cash - Supt Office, cash 53.95Walters Sanitary Service, service 260.00AFLAC, employee deduct 155.42City of Jeff Park & Rec, employee deduct 73.31IPERS, IPERS 25,090.45Kabel Business Services, empl deduct 816.66Mass Mutual Financial, TSA 2,951.00Peoples Bank, taxes 41,044.93Performant Recovery, employee deduct 37.15Mercer H&B Admin, insurance 45,302.25Seabury & Smith, employee deduct 172.87TIAA-CREF, TSA 373.00Treasurer, State of Iowa, taxes 6,786.96Voya, TSA 1,176.00Alliant Energy, service 16,537.48Robert Hemping, physical reimb 100.00Waukee CSD, registration 560.00Total General prepaid bills 144,579.98

Sales Tax Refund PrepaidsBankers Trust, EG Revenue Bonds 14,357.92

PPEL Fund PrepaidsAccess Systems, lease 3,432.41General Fund, correction 194,362.09Total PPEL prepaid bills 197,794.50

Nutrition Fund PrepaidsAFLAC, employee deduct 106.90IPERS, IPERS 1,090.55Mass Mutual, TSA 846.00Peoples Bank, taxes 1,304.76Mercer H&B Admin, insurance 3,382.91Seabury & Smith, employee deduct 14.20Treasurer, State of Iowa, taxes 89.04Vanco, fees 1.05General Fund, reimburse 1,617.50Total Nutrition prepaid Bills 8,452.91

Public Notice

Greene County SchoolsORDINANCE NO. 2015-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF GREENE COUNTY, IOWA, PROVIDING FOR THE PARTIAL

EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXATION OF THE ACTUAL VALUE

ADDED TO CATTLE FACILITIES BY THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF CATTLE FA-

CILITIES OR BY THE RETROFITTING OF EXISTING FACILITIES, AND

PROVIDING FOR THE PARTIALEXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY

TAXATION OF THE ACTUAL VALUE ADDED TO INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE

BY THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OFINDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE,

RESEARCH-SERVICE FACILITIES,WAREHOUSES, AND DISTRIBUTION CEN-

TERS AND BY THE ACQUISITIONOF OR IMPROVEMENT TO

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ASSESSED AS REAL ESTATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Iowa, is empowered by Sec-tion 427B of the Code of Iowa to provide for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual value added to cattle facilities by the new construction of cattle facilities or by the retrofitting of existing facilities, and to provide for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual value added to industrial real es-tate by the new construction of industrial real estate, research-service facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers and by the acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equip-ment assessed as real estate pursuant to Section 427A.1, Subsection 1, Paragraph “e” of the Code of Iowa,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF GREENE COUNTY, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Iowa, does by this Ordinance provide for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual value added to cattle fa-cilities by the new construction of cattle facili-ties or by the retrofitting of existing facilities, and for a partial exemption from property taxa-tion of the actual value added to industrial real estate by the new construction of industrial real estate, research-service facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers and by the acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equip-ment assessed as real estate pursuant to Sec-tion 427A.1, Subsection 1, Paragraph “e” of the Code of Iowa, within the County of Greene.

Section 2. Definitions: “Actual value add-ed” as used in this Ordinance means the ac-tual value added as of the first year for which the exemption is received, except that actual value added by improvements to machinery and equipment means the actual value as deter-mined by the assessor as of January 1 of each year for which the exemption is received.

“Cattle facilities” means owner-operated cat-tle facilities, including small or medium sized feedlots, but not including slaughter facilities.

“New construction” means new buildings and structures and includes new buildings and structures which are constructed as additions to existing buildings and structures. “New con-struction” does not include reconstruction of an existing building or structure which does not constitute complete replacement of an existing building or structure or refitting of an existing building or structure, unless the reconstruction of an existing building or structure is required due to economic obsolescence and the recon-struction is necessary to implement recognized industry standards for the manufacturing and processing of specific products and the recon-struction is required for the owner of the build-ing or structure to continue to competitively manufacture or process those products which determination shall receive prior approval from the Board of Supervisors.

The exemption shall also apply to new ma-chinery and equipment assessed as real estate pursuant to Section 427A.1, Subsection 1, Paragraph “e” of the Code of Iowa, unless the machinery or equipment is part of the normal replacement or operating process to maintain or expand the existing operational status.

“Research-service facilities” means a build-ing or group of buildings devoted primarily to research and development activities, including but not limited to the design and production or manufacture of prototype products for ex-perimental use, and corporate-research services which do not have a primary purpose of provid-ing on-site services to the public.

“Warehouse” means a building or structure used as a public warehouse for the storage of goods pursuant to Chapter 554, Article 7 of the Iowa Code, except that it does not mean a

building or structure used primarily to store raw agricultural products or from which goods are sold at retail.

“Distribution center” means a building or structure used primarily for the storage of goods which are intended for subsequent ship-ment to retail outlets. “Distribution center” does not mean a building or structure used pri-marily to store raw agricultural products, used primarily by a manufacturer to store goods to be used in the manufacturing process, used pri-marily for the storage of petroleum products, or used for the retail sale of goods.

Section 3. Under this Ordinance the actual value added to industrial real estate for the rea-sons specified herein shall be eligible to receive a partial exemption from taxation for a period of five (5) years. However, if property ceases to be classified as industrial real estate or ceases to be used as a warehouse or distribution cen-ter, the partial exemption for the value added shall not be allowed for subsequent assessment years.

Section 4. Under this Ordinance the actual value added to cattle facilities for the reasons specified herein shall be eligible to receive a partial exemption from taxation for a period of five (5) years. However, if property ceases to be used as a cattle facility, the partial exemp-tion for the value added shall not be allowed for subsequent assessment years.

Section 5. The amount of actual value added which is eligible to be exempt from taxation shall be as follows:

a. For the first year, seventy-five percent.b. For the second year, sixty percent.c. For the third year, forty-five percent. d. For the fourth year, thirty percent. e. For the fifth year, fifteen percent. However, the granting of the exemption

under this Ordinance for new construction constituting complete replacement of an ex-isting building or structure shall not result in the assessed value of the industrial real estate being reduced below the assessed value of the industrial real estate before the start of the new construction added.

Section 6. An application shall be filed for each project resulting in actual value added for which an exemption is claimed. The applica-tion for exemption shall be filed by the owner of the property with the County Assessor by February 1 of the assessment year in which the value added is first assessed for taxation. Applications for exemption shall be made on forms prescribed by the Director of Revenue of the State of Iowa and shall contain information pertaining to the nature of the improvement, its cost, and other information deemed necessary by the Director of Revenue.

A person may submit a proposal to the Board of Supervisors to receive prior approval for eligibility for a tax exemption on new con-struction. The Board of Supervisors may give its prior approval of a tax exemption for new construction if the new construction is in con-formance with the zoning plans for the County. The prior approval shall also be subject to the hearing requirements of Section 427B.1 of the Code of Iowa. Prior approval does not entitle the owner to exemption from taxation until the new construction has been completed and found to be qualified real estate. However, if the tax exemption for new construction is not approved, the person may submit an amended proposal to the Board of Supervisors to approve or reject.

Section 7. When in the opinion of the Board of Supervisors the exemption granted by this Ordinance ceases to be of benefit to Greene County, Iowa, the Board of Supervisors may repeal this Ordinance, but all existing exemp-tions shall continue until their expiration.

Section 8. A property tax exemption un-der this Ordinance shall not be granted if the property for which the exemption is claimed has received any other property tax exemption authorized by law.

Section 9. This Ordinance may be enacted not less than thirty (30) days after a public hear-ing held in accordance with Section 335.6 of the Code of Iowa.

This Ordinance was passed and approved on this 21st day of September, 2015.

/s/ John J. MuirATTEST: /s/ Jane E. Heun

Chairman, Board of Supervisors Greene County Auditor

Greene County, Iowa

Public hearing held August 17, 20151st Reading September 8, 20152nd Reading September 14, 20153rd Reading September 21, 2015

Public Notice

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09-08AA RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO FILL,

BY APPOINTMENT, THE VACANCYIN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PATON, IOWAWHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office

of City Council of the City of Paton due to the resignation of Kevin Hoefling.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Paton City Council of the City of Paton, Iowa, as follows:

Section 1. The Paton City Council proposes to fill the existing vacancy by appointment by the Council Members pursuant to Section 372.13(2)(a) of the Code of Iowa.

Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to publish in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having general circulation in the City, a notice stating that the Council intends to fill the vacancy by appointment, but that the electors of the City have the right to file a peti-tion requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election. Said notice shall be substan-tially in the following form:

TO THE ELIGIBLE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PATON, IOWA:

You are hereby notified that the City Council of the City of Paton, Iowa, intends to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Kevan Hoefling, by appointment of a successor. The Council has requested those interested in being appointed to the office of City Council give no-tice in writing to City Hall by Noon on Friday, October 2, 2015. The Council will appoint a successor at the monthly meeting of the City Council on Monday, October 5, 2015. The successor shall fill the vacancy until the next

regular City election, which will be November 3, 2015.

You are further notified that the electors of the City have the right to file a petition, con-forming to the requirements of Section 372.13 of the Code of Iowa, requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election. Said petition shall be filed with the City Clerk within four-teen (14) days after publication of this Notice or within fourteen (14) days after the vacancy is filled by appointment. The petition must be signed by eligible electors who are entitled to vote to fill the office of City Council, equal in number to fifteen (15) percent of those who voted for candidates for the office at the last regular election, but not less than ten (ten) sig-natures.

This notice is given at the direction of the Paton City Council. Dated this 8th day of September, 2015 by Mary Phillips, City Clerk, City of Paton, Iowa.

Section 3. All resolutions or parts of reso-lutions in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed.

Section 4. If any section, provision or part of this resolution shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not ad-judged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 5. This resolution shall be in effect after its final passage and approval as provided by law.

Passed and approved this 8th day of Septem-ber, 2015.

Steve Burrell, MayorMary Phillips, City Clerk

City of Paton Notice of Sheriff’s Levy and Sale IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN

AND FOR GREENE COUNTYSTATE OF IOWAGREENE COUNTY

Iowa District Court, Greene CountyCase #: EQCV021396

Civil #: 15-000574RACCOON VALLEY BANKVSADABELL F. SHEETS, DECEASED; ESTATE OF ADABELL F. SHEETS; TIMOTHY BLUMBERG, DEREKBLUMBERG, AND WANDAPENNYBAKER, AS BENEFICIARIES, ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONSKNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES, AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL OF THEABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION

Special ExecutionAs a result of the judgment rendered in

the above referenced court case, an execu-tion was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant (s)

Real EstateDescribed Below

To satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is

THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF LOTTWENTY (20), AND ALL OF LOTSTWENTY-ONE (21 ) ANDTWENTY-TWO (22), IN BLOCKFORTY-NINE (49), IN SOUTHGRAND JUNCTION, GREENE COUNTY, IOWA

Property Address:405 9TH STREET SOUTHGRAND JUNCTION, IOWA 50107

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows:

Sale Date 10/27/2015Sale Time 10:00Place of Sale GREENE COUNTY SHER-

IFF’S OFFICE, 204 S CHESTNUT ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129

This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or

property may be exempt. Contact your attor-ney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if accept-able.

Judgment Amount: $18,144.15Costs: $2,065.55Accruing Costs: PLUSInterest: $1,114.49Sheriff’s Fees: PendingAttorney: DUWAYNE J DALENPO BOX 487PERRY, IA 50220(515) 465-4641Date: 09/09/2015STEVEN J. HAUPERT, GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GREENE COUNTY

(JUVENILE DIVISION)IN THE INTEREST OFE.G., D.G., Z.G.CHILDREN

Juveniille No. JVJV001705 – E..G..JVJV001703 – D..G..JVJV001704 – Z..G..

NOTICE OF HEARINGTERMINATION OF PARENT/CHILD

RELATIONSHIPTO: NASTASSIA GOFF(Address Unknown)

You are hereby notified that there is presently on file in this Court a verified Petition for the termination of parental rights to the above-named children.

You are further notified that a hearing on the petition for termination will be held in the Greene County Courthouse in Jefferson, Iowa on the 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2015, AT 9:00 A.M., at which time you must appear either personally or by an attorney and be heard on or before that date. If you do not appear, the Court may grant the relief requested in the Petition.

Kyle Orris, an attorney of Jefferson, Iowa has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem to repre-sent the interest of the children in the present ac-tion and is authorized to accept service on behalf of said children.

You are further notified that the purpose

of such hearing is to determine if the parent/child relationship should be terminated for the reasons set forth in the Petition filed with the Greene County Clerk of Court and that the con-sequences of such hearing might be to end all of the parent’s and children’s rights, privileges, duties and powers with respect to each other.

You are further notified that a parent identified in the Petition has the right to be represented by counsel at all hearings and proceedings subse-quent to the filing of a Petition. If you desire counsel but are financially unable to employ counsel, the Court will appoint free counsel for you if you make application to the Clerk of Court, within seven (7) days of service of this notice.

You are further notified that if you wish to state your view to the Court you must appear or the Court may rule against you in your ab-sence. Appearance may be made by you or your attorney by appearing personally or by serving and filing a special appearance, a motion or pleading.

/s/Nicola J. MartinoGreene County Attorney

114 N. Chestnut StreetJefferson, IA 50129

(515) 386-3474 Phone(515) 386-3850 Fax

attorney@co.greene.ia.us

Public Notice

AUDITOR’S OFFICEJefferson, Iowa • September 21, 2015

Greene County Board of Supervisors met at 8:30 a.m. in the courthouse boardroom with all supervisors present: Burkett, Contner, Muir, Richardson, Rudolph.

Motion by Contner, second by Richard-son to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Burkett, second by Rudolph to approve the minutes of September 14, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of other meetings attended by su-pervisors included Partnership 4 Families by Dawn Rudolph, GCDC annual meeting by Guy Richardson, and an Employer-Educator Summit by John Muir. Muir and Rudolph also reported on a department head meeting held last week.

Third and final reading of the proposed tax exemption ordinance entitled “An Ordi-nance of the Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Iowa, Providing for the Partial Ex-emption from Property Taxation of the Actual Value Added to Cattle Facilities by the New

Construction of Cattle Facilities or by the Retrofitting of Existing Facilities, and Provid-ing for the Partial Exemption from Property Taxation of the Actual Value Added to Indus-trial Real Estate by the New Construction of Industrial Real Estate, Research-Service Fa-cilities, Warehouses, and Distribution Centers and by the Acquisition of or Improvement to Machinery and Equipment Assessed as Real Estate” was considered. Motion by Rudolph, second by Burkett to approve the third read-ing of the proposed ordinance. Roll Call vote: Aye: Contner, Burkett, Richardson, Rudolph, Muir. Motion carried unanimously. The or-dinance is approved with official publication to follow.

Engineer Wade Weiss reported that Verdin employees have begun work in the Mahanay Tower to install the five new strikers in the tower’s Westminster chimes.

Chair Muir adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m.

John J. Muir, Chair BOSATTEST: Jane Heun, Auditor

Board of Supervisors

Special Meeting/Work SessionSeptember 16, 2015

The Greene County School Board of Edu-cation held a work session on September 16, 2015 in the Administrative Building Confer-ence Room. President Ashley Johnston called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Directors Susan Burkett, Teresa Hagen, Sam Harding, Jeff Lamoureux, David Ohrt; Superintendent Tim Christensen and Board Secretary Brenda Muir were all present. Director Peters was not present at the time roll was called.

Hagen made and Harding seconded a motion

to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Peters arrived at 5:17 p.m.

The meeting’s focus was the Talented & Gifted Program. Teachers Wendy Vanderlin-den and Susannah Cunningham presented. They described their programs as well as the selection process. At the high school level, they will focus on advocacy and enrichment for students and support for the teachers. The program now has one full time and one half time teacher.

The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Greene County SchoolsGRAND JUNCTION MUNICIPAL

LIGHT AND WATERSeptember 21, 2015

The Grand Junction Municipal Light and Water Board met 09/21/15 for a regular meet-ing at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Light Plant office.

Present: Burkett, Thorpe, Krieger, Neese, Lyons, Dearborn

Absent: HigginsMeeting called to order by Chairman Bur-

kett.Minutes were read and approved as read. Fi-

nancial report and current bills were reported. Motion by

Thorpe and second by Neese to accept fi-nancial report and pay current bills. Ayes: all. MCU.

Motion by Neese and second by Krieger to approve Maguire Iron contract to paint, clean and power wash water tower. Ayes: all. MCU

Discussion was held on starting a fund for water tower maintenance.

Electric and water report by Lyons.Motion by Krieger and second by Neese to

adjourn.Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.

Secretary, Jeff Thorpe

MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTELECTRIC INCOME

Meter Revenue 53635.64Penalties 583.51Sales Tax 1097.27Cash Sales 45.00Meter Deposits -390.73Refunds-Misc. 0.00Sewer and Garbage Collections 300.00Insurance- City 0.00Interest 14.38Transfer In Total Income 55285.07Total Budgeted

ELECTRICAL DISBURSEMENTSOPERATING EXPENSES

RPGI- Power 31501.58Plant 323.07Engine 0.00Office 395.61Vehicle- Fuel 306.41Vehicle- Maint. 490.53Equipment Fund 0.00Salaries 9850.93Federal Withholding Tax 0.00State of Iowa Withholding Tax 0.00Social Security 951.46IPERS 1110.65Unemployment Tax 0.00Insurance- Plant 0.00Safety- Testing-Gloves-Gear 0.00Tools 0.00Total Operating Expense 44930.24

ELECTRICAL DISBURSEMENTSDISTRIBUTION

Meters 0.00Street Lights 170.80Transformers 0.00Professional Engineering 0.00Total Distribution Expense 170.80

GENERAL EXPENSEMeter Refunds 446.19Natural Gas 31.11Insurance- Employees 2549.44Property & Line Tax 0.00Sales Tax Payable 1147.00Dues & Subscriptions 19.48Legal 118.61School 0.00

Travel 0.00Trustee’s Salaries 0.00Public Relations 0.00Refunds 0.00Telephone 400.91Postage 158.20Payroll Liability 741.26Total General Expense 5612.20

CAPITAL EXPENSEQCW INVESTMENT 0.00Substation 0.00Lines 26102.36Capital Improvements 0.00Total Capital Expense 26102.36Total Distributions 76815.60Total Budgeted Transfer To Savings Total Cash Paid Out Net Profit Or Loss Green Cit Energy Cd Transfer In Closing Bank Balance Savings Transferred In Interest Total Total Electric Funds

MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTWATER INCOME

Meter Revenue 14023.63Sales Tax 960.73Cash Sales 40.00Interest 8.00Transfer from City: Loan Funds 0.00Total Income 15032.36Budget Income

WATER DISBURSEMENTSOPERATING EXPENSES

Plant 86.64Filter-Chlorine 235.30Treatment-Salt 0.00Pumps 0.00Maintenance & Depreciation 0.00Tools 0.00Power 0.00Salaries 3030.63FICA Expense 312.04IPERS Expense 364.23Empl Ins. Deduction -168.64P/R Taxes Payable 277.23Total Operating Expense 4137.43

DISTRIBUTIONMeters 0.00Water Testing 398.02Total Distribution Expense 398.02

GENERAL EXPENSETelephone 0.00Sales Tax 0.00Office 0.00Natural Gas 34.52School 0.00Travel 0.00Insurance 0.00Total General Expense 34.52

CAPITAL EXPENSEIowa Finance Pymt 0.00Lines 1065.49Tower 0.00Capital Improvements 0.00Note Payment 0.00Total Capital Expense 1065.49Cdbg Fund Bal 0.00Total Disbursements 5635.46Budget Expense Net Profit Or Loss Closing Bank Balance

Grand Junction Municipalities

thE JEFFERSON HERALDPage 14, Jefferson, Iowa, Thursday, September 24, 2015

COURT REPORTSpeeding (1 to 5 mph over)

David Patrick Most, JeffersonDouglas Edward Scieszinski, UrbandaleJoshua Dean Kelley, Pleasant HillBrent Patrick Chernik, Fort DodgeMichellle Ann Hancock, West Des MoinesKarina Torres, DenisonNicole Corinne Buford, CliveJoshua Allan Leroy Jordan, JeffersonSergio David Ceriani-McNealy, Sioux CityChris William Anthofer, GliddenJoel Daniel Winger, ScrantonJill Katherine Peters, CarrollBradley Dean Anschutz, ScrantonMardel Jane Stream, ChurdanGene Tyler McDonald, Jupiter, Fla.Ann E. Brownson, Charleston, Ill.Amy Jerlyn Gray, GliddenJulie Joan Goldsberry, RunnellsMark M. Miller, Stanton, Neb.

Chunyu Wu, ChicagoFrancis Loyal Hallada, Urbandale

(6 to 10 mph over)

Patrick John McCarthy, Johnston Dale R. Haubrich, Tubac, Ariz.Esmeralda Banales, PerrySarah Beth Larson, ChurdanDouglas Wilson Burns, CarrollTodd Jeffrey Mitchell, Grand JunctionSteven Mark Gilbert, OgdenRobert L. Hodges, Geneseo, Ill.David William Hart, Mason CityAugust Kristopher Halverson, Jefferson

(11 to 15 mph over)

Richard Alan King, Harcourt Christian Allen Eckroad, AmesCiara Renee Meyers, MadridChase Ryan Juergensen, Churdan

(16 to 20 mph over)

Ryan A. McGavock, Chicago

(20 mph over)

Cory Paul Beidler, Bouton

no Seatbelt

Cory Ray Seeman, Rippey Brock Mason Louk, Jefferson

no vehicle regiStration

Mason David Edwards, HuxleyCynthia Louise Wise, Jefferson

no driver’S licenSe

Jamie Ray Alvarado, Grand Junction Terry Williams, Des Moines

no inSurance

Jeffrey S. Svboda, Fort Dodge Josue Israel Anguiano, Grand JunctionAdam Eugene Bainter, Bagley

Failure to yield

Dorris Arlene Dailey, Bayard Rita Jean Dunivan, Jefferson

miScellaneouS traFFic

Amanda Fay Petrzilka, Mitchellville, Passing contrary to highway sign Gary R. Thede, Jefferson, Maximum axle weight violationMelissa Rendon Avarado, Alamo, Texas, Permitting unauthorized person to driveCory Ray Seeman, Rippey, Dark window/windshieldRandy Alan Gray Jr., Corning, Careless drivingMason David Edwards, Huxley, Failure to comply with safety regulationsMalina Marie Carper, Des Moines, Following too closeShannon Lynn Kennebeck, Carroll, Dark windows/windshieldShannon Lynn Kennebeck, Carroll, Use of electronic communications device

Benjamin Allen Swalla, Ames, Open containerMichael Ronald Abbott, Insufficient boat personal flotation devicesDennis Ray Johnson, Clive, Failure to display registration plateRyan Scott Winkelman, Scranton, Failure to display registration plateJoshua Adam Kennedy, Jefferson, Failure to maintain controlDaniel David Hardaway, Jefferson, Trailer parking prohibited

criminal convictionS

Ricardo Emmanuell Rodriguez, Jefferson, Public intoxication - second offense, 365 days in jail (suspended), 2 years probation, $525.25 Anthony Charles Kennedy, Jefferson, Operating under the influence - first offense, Eluding - 25 over speed limit, 2 years in jail, $1,957.46Dale Arthur Fisher, West Des Moines, Tresspassing, $272.75John Raymond Fortisi Jr., Madrid, Possession of drug paraphernalia,

$272.75Melissa Kay Argetsinger, Grimes, Possession of drug paraphernalia, $272.75Edward Goff Sr., Jefferson, Theft - fifth degree, $360.50Nicholas Anthony Balderas, Ames, Theft - fifth degree, $272.75Anthony Charles Kennedy, Jefferson, violation of probation, 2 years prison, $1,874.25Shauna Carrie Allen, Jefferson, Domestic abuse-assault/injury or mental illness, 1 day in jail, $364.25Collin Daniel Richards, Coon Rapids, Domestic abuse-assault/injury or mental illness, 60 days in jail (58 suspended), 1 year probation, $601.75Travis Ryan Armstrong, Jefferson, Possession of a controlled substance-Marijuana second offense, 2 days in jail (suspended), 1 year probation, $660.25Matthew Lynn Durbin, Jefferson, Operating under the influence - first offense, deferred judgement, 1 year probation, $1,350

SHERIFF CLIPBOARDActivity reported by the Greene

County Sheriff’s Office includ-ed:

Sept. 201:07 p.m. — A deputy was dis-

patched to the 200 block of West Main Street in Rippey for the reported theft of license plates from a vehicle.

5 p.m. — A deputy spoke with a resident in the 900 block of Stan-ton Street in Scranton about the illegal burning of trash.

7:32 p.m. — A deputy was ad-vised of criminal mischief to a bicycle in the 400 block of Sand Street in Churdan.

7:51 p.m. — A deputy was ad-vised of an anhydrous ammonia smell from the FC fertilizer plant on U Avenue south of Paton.

The plant manager was con-tacted and located the source of the odor.

Sept. 193:29 a.m. — The sheriff was

dispatched to the 800 block of Percival Street in Grand Junc-tion to mediate a verbal domestic altercation.

7:13 p.m. — The chief deputy

located and arrested Edward Eugene Goff, 36, of Jefferson, on an outstanding warrant from Boone County for parole viola-tion.

11:19 p.m. — The chief deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of 11th Street South in Grand Junction for a domestic alterca-tion.

Michael Marlin Matthews, 19, of Grand Junction, was arrested on a charge of domestic abuse assault.

Sept. 184:54 a.m. — A deputy was dis-

patched to the 300 block of State Street in Scranton to mediate a domestic verbal altercation.

9:20 a.m. — A deputy was dispatched to the 1000 block of East Hager Street in Grand Junc-tion to investigate a burglary and theft of personal property.

2:50 p.m. — A deputy assisted Jefferson police with a verbal altercation outside the Jefferson Public Library involving two males.

4:46 p.m. — A deputy was asked to check for a dog running

loose in the 100 block of 190th Street.

Sept. 1711:26 a.m. — A deputy was

dispatched to the 300 block of Lovejoy Street in Rippey to in-vestigate criminal mischief to the door of a vacant property.

Sept. 167:45 a.m. — A deputy respond-

ed to 240th Street and K Avenue to remove a deer carcass from the roadway.

10:48 a.m. — A Grand Junction city employee advised he was transporting a black Labrador to the shelter in Jefferson.

6:53 p.m. — A deputy investi-gated an attempted burglary at a building site in the 900 block of 190th Street.

7 p.m. — A deputy checked on an abandoned vehicle at 220th Street and R Avenue. The vehicle was tagged for 24-hour removal.

7:12 p.m. — A deputy was dispatched to the 1800 block of 235th Street for a report of sev-eral hunters trespassing.

7:28 p.m. — A barking dog was reported in the 1000 block of

Livingston Street in Churdan.7:57 p.m. — A deputy was

dispatched to the 1100 block of State Street in Scranton for the report of a suspicious person so-liciting a product.

The male was located at the Casey’s General Store and ad-vised he needed to talk with City Hall before soliciting.

8:09 p.m. — A deputy was dis-patched to the 600 block of Main Street East in Grand Junction to mediate a verbal altercation.

11:39 p.m. — A deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of West 2nd Street in Rippey to in-vestigate criminal mischief to a door and window.

Sept. 159:34 p.m. — Louis Hastings

Walsh, 73, of Carroll, was cited for unsafe stopping after a two-vehicle crash north of Scranton at the intersection of Highways 30 and 25.

Walsh was northbound on Highway 25 in a 2015 Cadillac and had stopped in the traveled portion of Highway 30. The rear of his vehicle was then struck

by an eastbound 2012 Chevrolet Explorer driven by Robert La-vern Twit, 70, of Ames.

Damage to Walsh’s Cadillac was estimated at $10,000, with $5,000 in damage to Twit’s Ex-plorer.

All involved refused medical attention.

Sept. 1410:45 a.m. — A deputy was dis-

patched to the 800 block of Per-cival Street in Grand Junction to investigate the theft of electricity from the Grand Junction Munici-pal Light Plant by manipulation of a meter.

11:48 a.m. — A deputy was ad-vised of a male and female hav-ing a verbal altercation along the roadway on 230th Street near S Avenue.

The female was given a ride back to Grand Junction by friends and the male was located in Jefferson and cited for driving while suspended.

12:57 p.m. — A deputy assist-ed with traffic control on 240th Street near Danger Hill after a trailer being pulled by an SUV

developed several flat tires.1:25 p.m. — The sheriff’s of-

fice was advised of a missing black steer in the 1200 block of 110th Street.

1:27 p.m. — A deputy was dis-patched to the 400 block of East Rebecca Street in Grand Junc-tion for the reported theft of bath towels from the Grand Junction laundromat.

9:39 p.m. — A deputy on rou-tine patrol in Grand Junction was advised of an unruly juvenile who wouldn’t comply with his grandmother.

The boy was taken to the Greene County Law Enforce-ment Center to be transported to a juvenile facility.

9:48 p.m. — A deputy was dis-patched to the 1700 block of W Avenue for a report of two peo-ple walking along the roadway. For safety, the two were trans-ported by the deputy to their residence in Rippey.

10:52 p.m. — A deputy locat-ed and arrested Lance Michael Ross, 18, of Grand Junction, on an outstanding warrant.

POLICE BEATActivity reported by the Jef-

ferson Police Department in-cluded:

Sept. 222:13 a.m. — An officer checked

on an alarm at 507 N. Elm St.7:50 a.m. — An officer was

flagged down by a motorist at Olive and Madison streets who believed he was having a heart attack. An ambulance was sum-moned.

9:26 a.m. — A traffic colli-sion was reported in the Greene County High School student parking lot after a 2001 Chevro-let pickup driven by John Tay-lor made contact with a parked 1999 Chevrolet Blazer owned by Joshua Lawson.

Damage to Lawson’s vehicle was estimated at $1,300, with $900 in damage to Taylor’s pickup.

9:52 a.m. — Robert Staiert, 40, of Carroll, was arrested during a traffic stop at Casey’s General Store, 508 N. Elm St., on charg-es of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (third offense), no driver’s license and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device.

3:43 p.m. — Jean Meiners brought a cat to the LEC she had caught in the 300 block of North Chestnut Street.

7:48 p.m. — An officer checked on an open overhead door at 504 E. Lincoln Way.

8:38 p.m. — Brandon Mur-phy reported loud music com-ing from Greene County High School.

Sept. 2112:15 a.m. — An officer

checked on a pickup at the city yard waste site. The keys were in the vehicle, but no one was around it. The owner was con-tacted.

12:43 a.m. — An officer

checked on an unlocked storage unit at 1503 N. Elm St.

12:43 a.m. — A caller reported a verbal domestic incident at 706 W. Harrison St.

3:12 a.m. — While conduct-ing business checks, an officer found two unsecured doors on outbuildings at the golf course.

8:01 a.m. — An officer was ad-vised of two juvenile girls who kicked in a door at a residence at 100 S. Elm St. The tenant didn’t want criminal charges pursued.

9:11 a.m. — The Jefferson Public Library reported crimi-nal mischief and littering after empty alcohol bottles, miscel-laneous items and human feces were found in some bushes.

It appeared someone had been sleeping there overnight.

A possible suspect was identi-fied.

11:10 a.m. — Kum and Go re-ported shoplifting.

11:59 a.m. — An officer as-sisted with a medical call in the 500 block of West Washington Street.

1:58 p.m. — Kelli Luther was cited for unsafe backing upon a highway after a collision at 106 E. Clark St.

Luther was backing a 2009 Im-pala from a driveway and struck a 1992 Chevrolet truck pulling a trailer driven by William Dimig.

Dimig’s trailer sustained an estimated $500 in damage, with $1,000 in damage to Luther’s car.

6:03 p.m. — Ryan Moranville requested an officer to pick up a stray dog at 902 W. State St.

Sept. 203:34 a.m. — A caller reported

several people allegedly being loud around a bonfire at 304 E. Garfield St.

4:14 a.m. — An officer assist-ed with a medical call in the 300

block of East Garfield Street.5:30 a.m. — Michael Eastman

brought a stray Labrador to the LEC found in the 100 block of East Clark Street. The dog was taken to the animal shelter.

1:51 p.m. — Don Wright re-ported a dog running loose in the 400 block of Grimmell Road. An officer caught the dog and took it to the animal shelter.

7:15 p.m. — An officer assist-ed with a medical call in the 300 block of East Garfield Street.

8:22 p.m. — An officer assist-ed with a medical call in the 500 block of West Lincoln Way.

Sept. 1912:15 a.m. — An officer was

advised of an alarm at 507 N. Elm St.

5:35 a.m. — While checking businesses, an officer found a vehicle with the keys in it in the 400 block of North Elm Street.

6:40 a.m. — Mason Fryberg-er, 27, of Tacoma, Wash., was charged with sex offender reg-istration violation (first offense) after reportedly moving from 400 N. Cedar St. without giving notice of an address change.

9:56 a.m. — Duane Mosher was cited for speed during a traffic stop in the 600 block of North Elm Street.

10 a.m. — Tim Pound reported a dog running loose in the 1700 block of Westwood Drive.

12:22 p.m. — Cynthia Wise was cited for operating a non-registered vehicle during a traf-fic stop in the 200 block of West Lincoln Way.

3:28 p.m. — An officer assist-ed with a medical call in the 400 block of South Olive Street.

5:27 p.m. — Beverly Kisten-macher reported trespassing at 103 E. Monroe St.

6:40 p.m. — An officer was asked to place a kitten in the

animal shelter that had been dropped off at the Law Enforce-ment Center.

8:21 p.m. — Susan Herrick requested an officer to remove a bat from a residence at 407 S. Olive St.

9:36 p.m. — An officer assist-ed with a medical call in the 400 block of North Olive Street.

10:20 p.m. — An officer medi-ated a disagreement between a mother and daughter at 602 W. State St.

10:27 p.m. — Jennifer Brown reported trespassing at 1003 W. Wall St.

11:11 p.m. — An officer was advised of an alarm at 507 N. Elm St.

Sept. 189:34 a.m. — Bessie McClel-

land-Sayre reported the theft of four push mowers from 304 N. Cedar St.

10:04 a.m. — Kristen Hauen-stein requested an officer’s as-sistance at 613 S. Wilson Ave. for a cat that had crawled behind a cabinet.

12:54 p.m. — Linda Karber requested an officer to pick up a cat struck by a car at 204 W. Reed St.

2:38 p.m. — A fire hydrant was damaged after being struck by a semi at Tri-County Lumber, 1801 N. Elm St.

Andrew Sedivy was backing up when the truck entered a grassy area and slid into the hy-drant due to wet conditions.

There was no damage to the truck.

7:50 p.m. — An officer was advised that a man allegedly placed some items in a pipe coming out of the Law Enforce-ment Center.

The officer found a cigarette and lighter in the pipe, report-edly hidden there by a man who

was going to serve jail time.8:35 p.m. — A caller reported

a domestic disturbance at 303 E. Central Ave.

Upon arrival, an officer was given a case containing a pipe and suspected marijuana.

Beth Elerick, 49, of Jefferson, was arrested on charges of pos-session of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

11:50 p.m. — A caller reported a man attempting to enter a resi-dence at 402 N. Maple St.

An officer arrested Trent Rob-inson, 21, on an outstanding warrant for theft.

Sept. 177:22 a.m. — Rod Eighmy re-

quested an officer to pick up a cat in a live trap at 1410 South-field Drive.

7:27 a.m. — An officer was ad-vised of an alarm at 507 N. Elm St.

2:37 p.m. — Glenn Grot-luschen reported a stray dog at Park and Chestnut streets.

2:56 p.m. — Sherry Mace re-ported a stray dog in the 600 block of Rushview Drive.

An officer returned the animal to its owner, citing Ashley Hill for animal at large.

6:48 p.m. — An officer was ad-vised of a dirt bike on the road-way in the 600 block of West Adams Street. The driver was warned.

6:56 p.m. — An officer un-locked a vehicle in the 1000 block of Adams Street.

7:09 p.m. — Ken Morlan re-ported that a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix had been struck in the high school parking lot, leaving white paint on the pas-senger side door.

10:34 p.m. — Kum and Go reported the theft of several DVDs.

Evidence was recovered when a vehicle was stopped in the 300 block of West Reed Street.

Charges were pending.Sept. 169:20 a.m. — Curt Hastings re-

ported an abandoned bicycle at 406 N. Vine St.

The bike had been previously reported stolen from the library. It was returned to its owner.

11:48 a.m. — A caller com-plained of vehicles speeding while hauling away rubble from a burned down house at 107 S. Olive St.

3:38 p.m. — Arlene Johnson requested an officer to pick up a woodchuck in a live trap at 304 E. Vest St.

5:43 p.m. — An officer was ad-vised of an alarm at 300 Ameri-can Ave.

7:39 p.m. — While on routine patrol in the 700 block of North Cedar Street, an officer observed a male and female walking to-ward the trailer park. The officer recognized the female and be-lieved her to have a warrant.

The officer entered the trailer park and found the female re-portedly had taken off running.

The officer gave chase on foot. Nastassia Goff, 30, was taken

into custody in a backyard in the 400 block of East McKinley Street and arrested on a Boone County warrant for parole viola-tion.

9:20 p.m. — An officer was ad-vised that a sick kitten had been in close contact with a female in the 200 block of South Pinet Street, possibly exposing her to rabies.

An officer transported the ani-mal to Iowa State University for rabies testing.

10:27 p.m. — Hy-Vee reported a male shoplifter who ran after being confronted for stealing.