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Ringgold County

As part of our commemoration of the Record-News’ 150th

year of publishing, each week we will feature a photo of life

in Ringgold County.

“Snapshots of Ringgold

County” photos will vary as the seasons and events dictate.

This photo shows a somewhat confusing sign post at the

four-way stop on county road J20 one mile north of Ellston.

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Mount Ayr school board declines Clearfi eld request to consider reorganization The Mount Ayr Community school board declined a request from the Clearfi eld schools to con-sider reorganization, heard a report of student academic performance, approved bids for buses and for upgrades to the high school’s wireless network and approved a spending reduction plan as part of its regular meeting held Monday, March 11.Clearfi eld reorganization After considerable discussion, the board voted unanimously to decline further consideration of a request from the Clearfi eld schools to reorganize with the Mount Ayr district. Superintendent Joe Drake, who serves as superintendent of both the Clearfi eld and Mount Ayr dis-tricts, explained the Clearfi eld dis-trict had come to the point where a dwindling student population could no longer fi nancially sus-tain the district. If Clearfi eld can not fi nd an adjoining district with which to reorganize, the district would begin the process of dis-solution. He said the Clearfi eld board had approached the Lenox and Diagonal school districts, but both had declined consideration of reorganization. The Bedford dis-trict will consider the request at its meeting this week. Drake presented a list of poten-tial advantages and disadvantages for reorganization. Among the ad-vantages were the opportunity to gain increased student population and to increase the district’s total assessed value, which would de-crease the total tax levy by having more land value to spread the tax burden. He pointed out, however, during a reorganization landown-ers who border neighboring dis-tricts could choose to opt their land out of the newly reorganized dis-trict and into the adjoining district. In addition, reorganization would increase the district’s geographic area thus requiring an additional bus route. Drake added a reorga-nization would not guarantee a certain number of new students be-cause some could open enroll out to a neighboring district anyway. Clearfi eld board members Patty Parrish and Becky Kerns attended Monday’s meeting not only to help explain Clearfi eld’s situation but also to thank the Mount Ayr board for their past working relationship.

By Madison Hosfi eld Tyler Hayse, son of Peter and Sally Hayse of Maryville, MO and grandson of Preston and Katie Hayse of Redding, has broadened his small town roots to the big city lights of Hollywood. With a lot of courage and spontaneity, this twenty-one-year-old boy from the Midwest took a leap of faith and moved halfway across the country to pursue a career he had always thought to be interesting. After graduating from Maryville high school in 2010, Tyler started his post-secondary education at Northwest Missouri State Univer-sity. After studying graphic design for three semesters at the univer-sity, Tyler got the sudden notion to pack up and leave for Hollywood to chase an acting vocation. He was unsure what he wanted to do with himself at the time and decid-ed he could study graphic design at any time in his life. With the idea that he could get into acting more easily while he was still young, he made the quick move to California within a month of deciding. With never being in any school plays or having any sort of acting background, he had zero acting credits when he got to Hollywood and literally had to work his way up from the bottom. The one credit he had to put on his resume was the lead role in his aunt Shaun Kniep’s “Mother Goose” play in seventh grade. Although he had no acting accountability, that was nothing toslow him down in making his way to auditions. Hayse located himself in North Hollywood in the Valley, which

Following his dream of acting

The Clearfi eld school board of directors met in special session Tuesday, March 5 to discuss information from superintendent Joe Drake concerning possible reorganization with a neighboring dis-trict. Drake reported he had talked with both the Diagonal superinten-dent and the Lenox superintendent, but neither of their boards was receptive to reorganization with the Clearfi eld district. The Clearfi eld board decided to wait until hearing back from Mount Ayr and Bedford school boards before continuing with the dissolution process. [The Mount Ayr board declined pursuing reorganization at its March 11 meeting.] The board tabled pursuit of dissolution for the March 19 board meeting. Board members Bob Cameron, Patty Parrish and Becky Kerns agreed to serve on the dissolution committee. A list was com-piled with names of people the board would consider to be on thedissolution committee if reorganization is not an option. The regular March meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 19. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with the public hearing set for 7 p.m.

Diagonal, Lenox also pass on reorganization

Ringgold County Hospital has announced Dr. Jerald J. Phipps has joined the staff of the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic at the hospital. Dr. Phipps comes to Mount Ayr from Boone, where he has prac-ticed for the past 20 years. An Iowa native, he grew up in Boone, graduated from the Uni-versity of Iowa and received his medical degree from Des Moines University. After completing his residency at the University of Il-linois at Rockford, Dr. Phipps re-turned to Boone and a family prac-tice clinic there. “Family practice is what I love,” said Dr. Phipps. “It’s great taking care of people of all ages. From when they’re babies to when they’re in nursing homes, every time of life brings its own chal-lenges.”

Hospital welcomes new doctor to medical staff

Dr. Jerald J. Phipps Ringgold County Hospital’s modern facility was just one of the things that attracted Dr. Phipps

to his new position. “I was ready for a change,” he explained. “And when I visited RCH, I was imme-diately taken with how welcoming and friendly everyone was. The hospital itself is gorgeous, and the people are wonderful. It’s really a perfect fi t for me.” When he’s not caring for pa-tients, Dr. Phipps is an avid trav-eler who also enjoys hunting and fi shing. An umpire and coach, he has spent many volunteer hours with little leagues, as well as high school softball and baseball teams. He hopes to get involved with the Mount Ayr teams this spring and summer. For more information on the services offered at the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic or Ringgold Coun-ty Hospital, call 641-464-3226 or visit www.rchmtayr.org.

he classifi ed as the more “preppy” part of Hollywood. When making the big move, he expected it to have more of the “big city” feel, more like New York City. Living in the Valley, he appreciates that he still gets the small town feeling, as there really isn’t much traffi c at night, and it’s a little more peace-ful. Hayse took awhile to get settled in Hollywood before branching out into auditions. When he fi rst moved west, he worked at a fu-neral home from March until July just to get his fi nances built up a bit. This defi nitely wasn’t his ideal job, so once he started becoming busy with acting, he committed his time to that. Tyler fi rst got started by sign-ing up to be an extra in various movies and shows. While being around a lot of different people,

he talked to everyone and started discovering websites that had in-formation about auditions. He said asking around was the main way he learned how to get involved. He began taking acting classes when he could on the weekends simply to improve his skills. Tyler’s days are never “normal” as each day is always different for him. He usually spends most of his time searching the web for audi-tions, but the days he actually has an audition or acting gig, he is very busy. Audition days consist of wak-ing up, memorizing his lines, go-ing to the audition and waiting in line forever just to perform a few lines. He admits that he still has huge stage fright to this day, but it’s something he just has to overcome when placed in front of the cam-era. Hayse says you can always tell whether your audition went well or not by the way the producers react. The longer you’re in the audition room, the better. As of now, Hayse has no agent. He says a good agent is hard to get, and he wants the best possible. So with that, he wants to wait awhile and build up his resume and SAG (Screen Actors Guild) in order to attain a prime agent. “I love being somebody else in front of the camera,” Hayse replied when asked what the best part of his career has been. He said he just enjoys the acting, the freedom and the number of people he has met, including numerous famous people. He moved to California

Tyler Hayse

Werner family named ‘Master Farmers’

A total of four “I” ratings were earned by Mount Ayr high school students competing in the state speech contest Saturday at the Ne-vada high school. Maggie Jennett started the morning off with her acting piece entitled, “Willie the Angelic Child” by Walter Ben Hare. She received I ratings from all three of the judges for an overall I rating. Jennett also performed a prose piece entitiled, “Lulu and the Brontosaurus” and received a I rat-ing from all three judges for a I rat-ing. Allison Wallace presented a poetry piece entitled, “The Nam-ing of Cats” and received I ratings from all three judges for an overall I rating. Matt Poore performed in im-provisation. He had to act out the characters of a secretary and a bus driver and his situation was selling used bikes. He received a I rating from all three judges for an overall I rating. Lew Knapp performed an act-ing piece called “368 Friends” by Bradley Walton. Lew received a II rating from all three judges for an overall II. Jacob Sobotka competed in

Based upon her performance at the state meet, Maggie Jennett has qualifi ed for the All State Speech Contest to be held at the Univer-sity of Northern Iowa on March 25. Maggie will perform her prose selection, “Lulu and the Bronto-saurus.”

Maggie Jennett

radio broadcast. Jacob received a I rating from one judge and the other two judges gave him a II for an overall II rating.

Mount Ayr students receive ‘1’ speech ratings

Student progress report Valle Smith presented the an-nual report of student progress that includes a wide variety of data on student achievement through the 2012 school year. The 30-page document not only tracks student achievement trends over a period of years but also provides context for district demographics and ex-plains some state and federal per-formance requirements. The report tracks overall stu-dent performance in reading, math and science and breaks the data down into subgroups such as gen-der and socio-economic status. The report indicates Mount Ayr students in grades 3-11 generally perform at or above regional and state levels in reading profi ciency, math profi ciency and science pro-fi ciency. In addition, composite ACT scores are at the state average of 22.1. A more detailed discussion of the performance data will appear in a future issue of the Mount Ayr Record-News.Bids approved The board approved a bid for two new school buses that would be paid for in part by the recently-received Clean Diesel School Bus Rebate program grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The board voted to accept the bid of $95,138 each from the Thomas Bus Company. The board received a second bid for $94,763 from the Blue Bird company, but they chose the slightly higher bid at the rec-ommendation of transportation director Dick Still and superinten-dent Drake. Still explained most of the district’s bus fl eet were Thomas buses, and the district had always been very satisfi ed with their lon-gevity and performance. The board also approved a bid of $14,312.27 from Communica-tion Innovators for purchase and installation of new wireless access points throughout the secondary building. The project will replace 32 existing access points that can no longer handle the build-ing’s Internet service needs. The district received a second bid of over $16,000 for the same project. Technology director Kim Curry said replacement will begin once school is out for the summer so as

Jim and Ann Werner of Diago-nal have been named Iowa Master Farmers by Wallaces Farmer mag-azine. They are among four families from across the state to be hon-ored. “It’s a tremendous honor,” said Ann. “It has a lot to do with con-servation and the family. We have made a strong effort to protect the land. We’re very humbled by the honor.” According to a press release from the magazine, the Werners have raised cattle for 40 years. In that time, they have worked dili-gently to improve feed effi ciency and land sustainability. Four years ago they began test-ing yearling bulls and heifers at a feed intake monitoring barn. EID-equipped bunks, readers and scales under the bunks and electronic chips in ear tags are used to collect individual data. Of their 2,000 grazing acres, they have dedicated 29 acres to fi l-ter strips along streams. They also fence off most ponds to reduce erosion and prevent mortalities.

Since the 1970s, the Werners have restored ditches by placing round hay bales in them and letting cattle trample them in to hold the soil. To reestablish an older hay fi eld, the land is cropped for three years. Planting is done on the con-tour. Planters are driven across wide, grassed waterways, and crop rows channel runoff directly into the waterways and prevent ditches outside the grass. Farming at the Werner opera-tion is a family affair. Their daugh-ter, Bonnie Larson, and husband Will live nearby and handle most of the paperwork. The Larsons, along with daughter Becky Hays and her husband, Craig, operate Critical Insights, a carcass ultra-sound company. Becky also owns Ultra Insights Processing Lab near Maryville, MO. Werner’s son, Clint, works on the farm and manages crops. In addition, Clint, his brother Joe and his wife Heather, operate Werner Feed Effi ciency Testing Center, where cattle from throughout the Midwest are tested and receive of-fi cial feed effi ciency data.

Jim and Ann Werner of Diagonal were named Iowa Master Farmers by Wallaces Farmer Magazine, one of only four families to receive the honor in Iowa this year.

The MACHS spring play, “Donovan’s Daughters,” was presented last week to enthusi-astic audiences. Shown above (L-R) are three of the Donovan girls with their beaus: Jake Sobotka, Hannah Fletchall, Maggie Jennett, Braydee Poore, Erin Dolececk and Matt Poore. More pictures from the produc-tion can be found on page six of this week’s Record-News.

‘Donovan’s Daughters’on stage

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Getting Lincoln ready for reading dayTHOUGHTS& other thingsBY ALAN SMITH

Every parent has probably come up against the situation that daughter Erin had with her son Eli re-cently. Not everyone has risen to the occasion with quite the aplomb, however. (Aplomb is Valle and my new favorite word. It means “self confi dence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.” But that’s another story). Grandson Eli had a day at school where students were to come dressed as their favorite book char-acter. And of course, Eli had trouble making up his mind what he wanted to be until the afternoon of the day before the event. (At least he told his mother before the morning he was supposed to be dressed up). His new favorite book is “I Grew Up To Be Presi-dent” by Laurie Calkhoven. Eli purchased it at the book fair going on at his school similar to the one that Valle is helping with at the Mount Ayr Commu-nity elementary school this week. Eli has become aware of politics, and is staking out his claim as a Republican at his young age. He wants to know which party each of the presidents belonged to. Erin has been trying to explain that the parties as we know them today are not the same all the way back through history, but that may be a little beyond second grade American history. But maybe not. On every spread of the book, readers learn about the presidents’ childhoods, families, careers, accom-plishments in offi ce, and life after the White House. Famous quotes, major events, and fun facts are all included. Eli fi nally decided that he wanted to be Abraham Lincoln for the dress up day. He has been especially interested in Lincoln after we visited the Lincoln sites in Illinois on a trip with the family a couple of years ago. Lincoln it was. So Erin began scrambling to try to come up with something. Her fi rst thought was to try to construct a top hat out of paper and come up with a beard out of yarn. They looked for pictures of Lincoln and found some before he grew his beard, so it wouldn’t be com-pletely necessary to have a beard and still be “Lin-coln” for a day. Then Erin got a bright idea. What if she crocheted a hat? She hadn’t crocheted anything more complicated than a scarf before, but she wondered what might be out there on the internet. As we know, the world is waiting for any ques-tion a person may want to Google, Bing or Yahoo out into the world. (Or any of a number of other search engines). Erin discovered a video on how to crochet a top hat. Imagine that. After she put the kids to bed, she pulled out some black yarn and began the project. She would pause the video, rewind, and work to get her efforts to be like what she was being shown online. Once she got going, she realized that if she fol-lowed the pattern completely, the hat would be much too big for Eli. So she experimented as she went along and cut down the size to more nearly fi t Eli’s head. By now the evening was wearing on and morning arrived. Once she had the hat under control, she decided

she could add the beard too. She had seen “Beanie Beards,” the crocheted fake beards that people wear to keep their face warm when out in the cold. My brother Steve had one that he wore at the family Christmas celebra-tion when most of the crowd went sledding. A beanie beard includes a moustache, however, and that wouldn’t quite be what she wanted. So she kept Googling. Aha. She found a pattern for a gnome beard on another site. It was made of several layers, but if she used just one, it would look like a Lincoln beard. So she crocheted it on to the hat to hang down in a one-piece Lincoln costume construc-tion. It was about 3 a.m. when her seven-hour mas-terpiece was completed. When Eli woke up in the morning and saw his Lincoln hat and beard, he was ecstatic. He dressed up in his suit and looked just like his hero. Eli wore it to school. He wouldn’t take it off at recess. When he came home he kept it on when he went down the street to play with his friends. It’s quite a creation, as you can see from the photo. As for Erin, she was exhausted, but exhilarated. She had accepted a challenge and beat it. “It’s not the most polished piece of crocheting, but it met the need,” she said. Now she’ll have to put her new idea up on the internet, just in case there is a mother who will take the time to match her energy. As for Eli and Lincoln, he’s looking for more material about his favorite character. He wants to go see the “Lincoln” movie, despite it having a rat-ing above his age grade. We’ll have to negotiate when we go to Columbia for spring break to see if his parents think it would be appropriate. Whether his Lincoln obsession will last or he fi nds a new favorite book character to want to be, time will tell. Surely the memory of this one second grade day will live on with him, no matter what. His mom earned a star in her crown for this one, I’m sure.

Fifty Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 7, 1963.) Pfc. Leo E. Croy of Mount Ayr was one of three soldiers killed late Saturday night in a car accident about two and one-half miles south of Springfi eld, NE. Croy, who was stationed at a Nike missile base near Louisville, NE, was a member of Battery B., 6th Missile Battalion, 43rd Artillery. Mrs. Norma Lee assumed the duties of offi ce assistant for the Ringgold Mutual Insurance As-sociation on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Lee was named to the position to fi ll the vacancy caused by the res-ignation of Mrs. Raymond Sickels, who had served in that capacity for several years. Judge Charles J. Lewis fell yes-terday morning in front of the R.E.A. offi ce on the west side of the square and fractured his left arm. Mr. Lewis was taken by county attorney Arlen F. Hughes to the Ringgold County Hospital, where X-rays determined a fracture above the elbow. He will be confi ned to the hospital for several days. Five members of the Mount Ayr Chapter F.F.A. received trophy awards at the Parent-Son Banquet, February 22, for outstanding work on their home farm supervised farming programs. Those honored were James McCreary, beef trophy award; Raymond Shields, sheep trophy; Doyle Richards, crop trophy; Gary Hailey, dairy trophy, and Dan Sickels, swine trophy. The Mount Ayr bowlers clinched the title in the Iowa-Missouri Trav-eling League when they beat the second-place Lamoni team three straight games Sunday at Lucky Lanes in Mount Ayr. The Mount Ayr team ended the season with 30 wins and 15 losses. Burl Reynolds, Owen Spencer, Everett Reynolds, Gary McCullough, Elza Fetty and Albert Bagley have alternated as members of the local team and Bob Ward served as a substitute. Mrs. Laurance Bishop of Mount Ayr was re-elected chairman of the Family Living Committee during a meeting of the group held Thursday afternoon in the First Christian Church. Newly elected offi cers are Mrs. John Taylor of Diagonal, vice chairman, and Mrs. Bob Beck of Kellerton, secretary. The Ringgold County Farm Bureau reached its 1963 total of 557 members on March 1, during a three-day new member drive headed by W. E. Kelley, membership chairman. This is the second consecutive year the county organization has attained its membership goal. Last year the goal was reached on March 23, under the co-chairmanship of Paul Dukes and John D. Miller. William J. (Bill) Buck, former manager of the Ames In-Cross operation at Roland, has accepted a position with the DeKalb Agricul-tural Association as manager of its Foundation Stock Center at Marion, OH. Mr. Buck is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Buck of Diagonal. Joan Lynch, a women’s physical education major at the Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, has been named chairman of the college women’s intramural bowl-

ing program for 1963-1964. Joyce Lynch, an elementary education major at the same college, has been chosen as a representative to the Association of Women Students by the residents of Hudson Hall. She was also elected fl oor chairman for Hudson Hall. The Misses Lynch are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Lynch of Maloy. Births reported at Ringgold County Hospital this week were a son, born March 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hightshoe of Lamoni and a daughter, born March 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Berniel Gabbert of Grant City, MO. Obituaries in this issue were Leo Edward Croy, William Henry Minnick and Conrad Hetzel .

Twenty-fi ve Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 17, 1988.) A look at the population decline in Ringgold county, the stability but greying of the population of Mount Ayr and projections for the future are aspects of the study done by Iowa State University graduate students who looked at the area from a com-munity planning perspective. The study fi nds that Mount Ayr’s physi-cal and economic development has been typical of small Iowa towns. It notes that while the population of Mount Ayr has remained relatively steady, the number of elderly in the city and county is increasing and Mount Ayr has a larger and larger percentage of the county population living in it. Agriculture Week will be ob-served in Mount Ayr next week with the annual Farmer Appreciation Night sponsored by the Mount Ayr Resource Commission (MARC). Derry Brownfi eld, a farm broad-caster heard on a 150-station radio network, will be the speaker for the evening and following the program a dance will be held. Brownfi eld is well-known around the midwest from his radio farm news and market information broadcasts as well as his speaking to farm and business groups, civic clubs, high schools and colleges. The arrival of an HSI, Inc. com-puter system at the Ringgold County Hospital by March 23, with an April 8 conversion day set, was announced at the March 14 Ringgold County Hospital board of trustees meeting. The installation of the leased com-puter system is the culmination of many years of planning. The system is expected to accomplish: online billing capability in order to ease the collection process; a better quality of information; better analysis of actual budgeted and standard cost and establish relationship between costs and services; department variance analysis and profi tability analysis, and calculation of variance from DRG reimbursements and standard by patient and physician. When school students come back to Diagonal Community school halls next fall, a familiar face won’t be sitting behind the superintendent secretary’s desk. Secretary Martha Hammond turned in her resignation for the coming year to the Diagonal Community school board at its regu-lar March meeting after serving at the school for 30 years.

The birth reported this week was a daughter, born March 14, to Greg and Susan Jobe of Ellston. No obituaries were listed in this week’s issue.

Ten Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 6, 2003.) Economic development and tax policy, negotiations with state employees and education were three major topics of discussion when the second legislative coffee was held in Mount Ayr Saturday. State representative Cecil Dolecheck of Mount Ayr and state senator Jeff Angelo of Creston were on hand for the discussion at Pheasant Run Steakhouse and Lounge in Mount Ayr. Raider wrestler Kevin Trullinger came back from his fi rst round loss to eventual champion Mitch Langreck of Turkey Valley to take seventh place in the tournament. This was his second trip to the state tournament, where he wrestled at 215 pounds. Four Mount Ayr Community high school speech entries and one from Diagonal Community high school received division I ratings at the district individual speech con-test held in Shenandoah Saturday. Receiving top ratings for Mount Ayr Community high school were Amanda Hynek for her story telling and acting entries, Debra Wilson for her prose reading entry and Jared Beck for his improvisation entry. Tory Walkup received a division I rating in prose reading for Diago-nal.

A Ringgold county resident won the 1963 Chevrolet Nova convertible given away in a drawing at Lakeside Casino in Osceola recently. The drawing was held at the casino Satur-day, Feb. 22, and the classic car was delivered Wednesday, Feb. 26. The car needs to be restored to working condition. Winning the drawing was Debbie Shields of Diagonal. Jim Overholtzer was the winner of the Gene Sevier 2003 cribbage tournament held at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr Saturday. Overholtzer won a three-way playoff game to be named the winner with a score of 726. Second place went to Jim Van Valkenburg with a score of 724. J. B. Routh had a score of 680 for third place. Named honorable mention for having the lowest score, but earning a free entry in the tournament for 2004 was Robyn Bickel. A Mount Ayr student at Grace-land University in Lamoni received all-conference honors following the recently completed men’s basketball season there. Matt Lynch, a sopho-more at the college, received fi rst team all-conference recognition on the Heart of American conference team following the season. Lynch ended the season ranked fi rst in the conference in steals with 2.6 per game and 15th in the conference in assists with 2.6 per game. Obituaries in this week’s issue were William Alford Weddle, Min-nie Belle Shepherd Cordell, Ken-neth Lee Laird and Robert Edward Roe.

County offi cials and employees from across the state traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday, March 13 for the Fifth Annual County Day at the Capitol hosted by the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC). Attending from Ringgold coun-ty were supervisors Royce Dredge, David Inloes and Kraig Penning-ton; auditor Amanda Waske; trea-surer Debbie Cannon; recorder Karen Schaefer and emergency management director Teresa Jack-son. The event was intended to give county offi cials and employees the opportunity to be involved in the legislative process by promoting legislation that is of importance to counties. ISAC staff spoke to the attend-ees about the current hot issues and the latest on mental health re-design, road funding, property tax reform and other issues that will

impact local government. The group then visited the Cap-itol to participate in the lobbying process by meeting with their re-spective legislators. County offi cials focused their discussions with their legislators on ISAC’s top priorities – mental health redesign, road funding and property tax reform. Each of these issues will have signifi cant fi scal impacts on counties. County of-fi cials shared these fi scal impacts with their senators and representa-tives The Capitol Rotunda was fi lled with ISAC affi liate member orga-nization displays. This gave the different county offi ces the oppor-tunity to introduce legislators and the public to the important services counties provide and their role in the effective administration of county services.

Offi cials attend County Day at the Capitol this week

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Important changes are taking place for Iowans on Medicare in 2013. “Some of the most signifi cant changes relate to mental health coverage,” says Kris Gross from the state of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). People with Medicare Part B pay less out of pocket for outpa-tient mental health treatment now.The co-payment is now 35 percent, down from 50 percent. Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plans are now allowed to cover benzodiazepine and barbi-turate medications, such as those used to treat chronic mental dis-orders, as well as cancer and epi-lepsy. Prior to this year, Medicare did not pay for these prescription drugs. People with Medicare Part D plans will also see a greater dis-count for their medications once they reach the coverage gap or “donut hole.” The discount has in-creased from 50 percemt in 2012, to 52.5 percent for brand-name medicines your plan covers, and from 14 percent in 2012 to 21 per-cent for generic medicines in 2013. These discounts will be applied au-

tomatically at the pharmacy or by the mail-order supplier. Those with Original Medicare will begin to see newly-designed, easier to understand quarterly Medicare summary notices starting later this year. The language is sim-pler, the print is larger, and there are clear defi nitions right on the form. There are also step-by-step instructions to check the form’s accuracy, appeal anything that is wrong or report potential fraud. The new forms will be phased in between February and June. Medicare premiums and de-ductibles have increased slightly in 2013. The Part B premium for most people in 2013 is $104.90 per month, up $5, and the annual Part B deductible is $147, an increase of $7, compared to 2012. The Part A deductible, if you are admitted to a hospital, is $1,184, an increase of $28. If you have questions about Medicare, over 300 SHIIP coun-selors around the state are avail-able to sit down and talk with you face-to-face. SHIIP is a service of the Iowa Insurance Division and all services are free, confi dential and objective. To fi nd the SHIIP site nearest you call 1-800-351-

4664 (TTY 800-735-2942), go to www.therightcalliowa.gov or email shiip@iid.iowa.gov.

Poetryfest is sponsoring a po-etry contest free to everyone. There are 100 prizes in all, and the $1,000 grand prize goes to the last poet standing. Poems of 21 lines or less on any subject and in any style will be judged by contest director Betty Cummins Starr-Joyal. “We are a non-profi t group of friendly poets who love awarding cash prizes to deserving poets,” she said. “We love to read and discuss new po-ems and trust this contest will pro-duce exciting discoveries.” Participants may submit one poem to Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 3336, Central Point, OR 97502 or entries may come online at www.friendlypoets.com. Dead-line for entries is March 31. Entries should include the po-et’s name and address on the same page as the poem. All entrants will receive a winners’ list.

Changes coming to Medicare

Poetry contest entries sought

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Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 at door SPONSORED BY:

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February 28 - March 7, 2012 Gretchen Jean Baker, Urban-dale, $181.50, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Henry E. Yoder, Creston, $141.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Henry Todd Briggs, Diagonal, $127.50, operation without regis-tration. Kenneth Kline, Creston, $127.50, seat belt violation. Justice Lynn White, Mount Ayr, $50.00, minor using tobacco/fi rst offense.FROM RINGGOLD COUNTY

MAGISTRATE COURT • March 6 - A judgment was fi led in magistrate’s court fi nd-ing Lee McTaggart of Mount Ayr guilty of theft in the fi fth degree. McTaggart was ordered to pay a fi ne of $100, a surcharge of $35, a law enforcement initiative sur-charge of $125, court costs of $60 and restitution to Lynn’s Sinclair in the amount of $103.76, all mon-ies payable to the clerk of court. McTaggart was also ordered to be fi ngerprinted by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Offi ce. • March 6 - A judgment was fi led in magistrate’s court fi nding Daniel Ray Rainer of Mount Ayr guilty of driving while suspended. Rainer was sentenced to one day in jail and given credit for one day served. In addition he was ordered to pay a fi ne of $250, a surcharge of $87.50, court costs of $60, jail fees of $40 and restitution to the Ring-gold County Sheriff’s Offi ce in the amount of $21.01, all monies pay-able to the clerk of court. The bal-ance of his $600 posted bond was to be offered to pay any remaining unpaid Ringgold county charges. Appeal bond was set at $300.

RINGGOLD COUNTYSHERIFF’S LOG

(Call Origination Code: MA = Mount Ayr; KE = Keller-ton; EL = Ellston; TI = Tingley; DI = Diagonal; DE = Delphos; MO = Maloy; BE = Beaconsfi eld; BO = Benton; SC = Shannon City; BL = Blockton; RE = Redding; SV = Sun Valley; CO = In County; OC = Out of County; OS = Out of State)

February 28 - March 6, 2012Thursday, February 28

5:47 a.m., offi cer checking in. (CO) 6:28 a.m., 911 call, rollover re-ported. (CO) 8:32 a.m., 911 call, rollover re-ported. (CO) 8:37 a.m., call for chief deputy. (RE) 8:43 a.m., call for jail. (MA) 8:46 a.m., caller needing offi -cer’s advice. (CO) 8:52 a.m., call for jail. (MA) 8:55 a.m., caller reporting cows out. (CO) 10 a.m., call for offi cer. (MA) 11:28 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 12:01 p.m., caller reporting a missing dog. (MA) 12:08 p.m., information call. (OC) 12:48 p.m., caller with inmate information. (OC) 2:51 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 3:51 p.m., wrong number. (OC) 4:10 p.m., caller reporting dog found and at Hilltop now. (MA)

Friday, March 1 10:02 a.m., call back requested. (OC) 10:41 a.m., jail/inmate informa-tion. (OC) 1:22 p.m., caller wanting to speak to an offi cer. (OC) 1:54 p.m., caller needing to speak to an inmate. (OC) 3:05 p.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 3:15 p.m., call back requested for sheriff. (OC) 4:22 p.m., call for offi cer. (MA) 5:04 p.m., caller with message for inmate. (OC)

5:30 p.m., caller wanting to speak to an offi cer. (MA) 5:42 p.m., 911 call. (OC) 5:56 p.m., two calls reporting cows out. (OC) 6:16 p.m., caller reporting hay in the middle of the road. (OC) 6:18 p.m., 911 call. (MA) 8:28 p.m., caller needing offi cer to talk to teenager. (KE) 9:47 p.m., bondsman calling to speak to inmate. (OC)

Saturday, March 2 12:13 a.m., caller needing offi -cer to remove someone from their residence. (MA) 8:21 a.m., dispatch to page all county fi re departments. (MA) 12:09 p.m., dog call. (KE) 12:50 p.m., caller reporting a break-in. (EL) 2:40 p.m., caller with questions about gun permit. (OC) 3:21 p.m., caller needing offi cer to call back. (DI) 4:30 p.m., domestic trouble call. (KE) 8:45 p.m., caller needing to speak to an offi cer. (KE) 10:56 p.m., caller with informa-tion about inmate. (CO)

Sunday, March 3 6:20 a.m., call for jail regarding the padded cell. (OC) 7:50 a.m., chief deputy check-ing in. (MA) 7:51 a.m., individual dropping off reading material. (MA) 8:18 a.m., offi cer checking in. (CO) 9:09 a.m., caller checking on a nephew. (OC) 9:41 a.m., caller with phone card information for inmate. (OC) 9:45 a.m., caller needing Deca-tur County Sheriff’s Offi ce. (CO) 11:21 a.m., caller asking about bond for inmate. (KE) 1:09 p.m., caller returning call to offi cer. (OC) 4:20 p.m., caller reported being stuck in the car wash. (MA) 5:15 p.m., caller reporting cattle out. (MA) 7:30 p.m., caller wanting to know if the SO had water on their side of town. (MA)

Monday, March 4 8:03 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (OC) 8:07 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (KE) 8:12 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (OC) 8:38 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 8:48 a.m., call for jail about a cart. (OC) 8:56 a.m., caller with gun per-mit questions. (OC) 9:17 a.m., call for clerk. (OC) 9:24 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (OC) 9:30 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (KE) 9:37 a.m., caller setting up visi-tation with inmate. (OC) 9:53 a.m., call about hunting in Canada. (OC) 10:17 a.m., call for jail admin-istrator. (OC) 10:51 a.m., caller setting up visitation with inmate. (OC) 11 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 11:13 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 11:49 a.m., person checking in to the sheriff’s offi ce. (CO) 12:49 p.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 1:17 p.m., safety hazard call. (MA) 1:19 p.m., caller with message for dispatch. (MA) 1:24 p.m., 911 call, request for an ambulance. (MA) 1:26 p.m., caller with more in-formation about 911 call. (MA) 1:44 p.m., attorney calling for inmate. (OC) 1:51 p.m., civil call. (KE) 3:36 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 3:46 p.m., call for offi cer. (MA) 5:26 p.m., caller reporting cows out. (MA) 6:48 p.m., 911 call. (KE) 11:01 p.m., caller reporting sus-picious vehicles. (KE)

Tuesday, March 5 8:01 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 8:07 a.m., vehicle lockout at Casey’s. (MA) 8:52 a.m., call for dispatch. (MA) 8:56 a.m., call for jail about bond. (OC)

9:32 a.m., individual in to speak to offi cer. (MA) 9:44 a.m., caller reporting a sto-len item. (CO) 9:54 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 10:25 a.m., domestic call. (MA) 10:55 a.m., caller advising keys are not in the vehicle. (MA) 2:25 p.m., caller wanting to speak to the sheriff. (MA) 2:30 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 3:35 p.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 4:14 p.m., caller wants sheriff to call them back. (MA) 5:06 p.m., offi cer called caller back. (EL) 6:40 p.m., caller needing RCSO address. (OC) 6:53 p.m., caller reporting ve-hicle with no lights on. (KE) 7:17 p.m., another county want-ing to know if jail has room for one male. (OC)

Wednesday, March 6 7:47 a.m., sheriff checking in. (CO) 8 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 8:10 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 8:24 a.m., call about gun per-mits. (CO) 9:17 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 9:21 a.m., call for jail. (MA) 10:30 a.m., call for dispatcher. (OC) 10:54 a.m., report of a house fi re. (MA) 12:07 p.m., civil call. (OC) 12:29 p.m., call for offi cer. (MA) 1 p.m., caller with message for chief deputy. (MA) 1:42 p.m., caller with informa-tion the jail needed. (OC) 2:40 p.m., vehicle lockout. (KE) 2:47 p.m., caller with informa-tion for the jail. (OC) 2:52 p.m., vehicle lockout. (MA) 3:41 p.m., attorney faxing pa-pers. (OC) 4:24 p.m., caller wanting a call back. (CO) 4:30 p.m., caller needing offi -cer. (MA) 4:40 p.m., Union county advis-ing they were bringing down an inmate. (OC) 5:02 p.m., caller asking about school/work permit. (MA) 5:29 p.m., caller with questions regarding an inmate. (OC) 6 p.m., vehicle lockout. (DI) 6:06 p.m., fi re meeting needing to be paged. (CO) 6:31 p.m., fi re meeting needing to be paged. (CO) 6:43 p.m., 911 call, hang up. (CO) 10:46 p.m., caller needing a se-curity check done. (MA)

COURTHOUSE NEWS Ringgold County Courthouse hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Ringgold county now has a website at www.ringgoldcounty.us. • Assessor: Neil Morgan, 464-3233. • Auditor: Amanda Waske, 464-3239. • Board of Supervisors: David Inloes, chairman, Royce Dredge and Kraig Pennington, members, 464-3244. Supervisors meetings are open to the public and are held in the su-pervisors conference room located on the second fl oor between the clerk of court and auditor’s offi ce. On days the board is not sched-uled to be in offi ce, please direct all inquiries to the auditor’s offi ce. To schedule a meeting time with the supervisors, contact the audi-tor’s offi ce. Regular board meetings are held on Mondays with offi cial public notice of the meeting agen-das posted at the Ringgold county courthouse, Mount Ayr Record-News, Sun Valley Lake and Diago-nal city hall the day before. • Clerk of Court (a state of-fi ce): Jackie Saville, 464-3234; fax: 464-2478. Offi ce hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The clerk’s offi ce handles ali-mony and child support payments, probates, civil and criminal fi lings,

magistrate’s court and records and services of adoptions, conservator-ships, court proceedings, divorces, estates, grand jury, guardianships, judgments, juvenile proceedings, mechanic’s liens, mental health admissions, petit jury, surety company certifi cates, state hospi-tal, traffi c violations, trust funds, trusteeships. Certifi ed copies can be made of above listed records. Court records are also available at www.iowacourts.gov. • County Conservation Board: Kate Zimmerman, phone: 464-2787, email: rangerkate@io-watelecom.net. Please contact for information on rules and regulations, parks, trail ways, camping, shelter reser-vations, environmental education and more. Parks are open March 15 - November 15. Walk-in traffi c is allowed year round. • County Weed Commission-er: Brenda Adams, 641-344-9629. • Development and Tourism: Karen Bender, Coordinator, 464-3704. If anyone has any calendar events, please contact the develop-ment offi ce at 641-464-3704. • E-911 Service Board: Merle Walter, 307 N. Webster St., Mount Ayr, 464-3311. • Emergency Management Agency: Teresa Jackson, Coordi-nator, 109 W. Madison St., Suite 105, cell: 641-202-9671; phone: 464-3344; fax: 464-0663, email: tjackson@iowatelecom.net. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tornado sirens in Mount Ayr will be tested the fi rst Tuesday of each month unless there is se-vere weather. • Engineer: Zach Gunsolley, P.E., 464-3232. 707 South Hender-son Drive. Offi ce hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • General Relief: Gary Smith, 109 W. Madison St., 464-2397. Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - noon; Closed Wednesdays and Fridays. In case of emergency 641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199. • Recorder: Karen Schaefer, 464-3231. Passport applications are taken daily from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and noon - 4 p.m. Certifi ed vital records can be obtained from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The recorder’s offi ce serves as a passport agent. Items needed to apply are: certifi ed copy of birth certifi cate, driver’s license or state issued ID, two-inch square pass-port photos and passport applica-tion (both available at recorder’s offi ce) and fees. Allow four to six weeks from date of application to receive passport book or card from the passport agency. Expedited service is available for an addi-tional fee. Individuals with recent name changes can get their passport book/card updated without a fee within one year of issue. Forms may be obtained at the recorder’s offi ce. For additional information call the recorder’s offi ce or go to www.travel.state.gov/passport. Avoid a $5 penalty by renew-ing boat registrations by April 30, 2013. • Sanitarian: Ringgold County Public Health Agency, 464-0691. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Public Health Agency: 119 S. Fillmore, 464-0691. Hours: Mon-day - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Sheriff: Mike Sobotka, Emer-gency Only 911, Non-Emergency

(Available 24/7) 464-3921 or 464-2911. New location at the Ringgold County Law Enforcement Center, 801 West South Street. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Road Conditions - dial 511 or online at www.Io-waRoadConditions. org. • Treasurer: Debbie Cannon, 464-3230. The second half of the 2011 property taxes are due March 31, 2013. Mailed payments post-marked by April 1, 2013 will not have a penalty assessed. When paying your taxes, please include the tax stub from your tax state-ment. Applications for 2013 Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly and Disabled Taypayers must be sub-mitted by the fi ling date of May 1, 2013. Applications may be picked up in the offi ce or downloaded at www.iowatreasurers.org. Property taxes can be paid on-line at www.iowatreasurers.org with Visa, Master Card and Dis-cover credit cards or e-checks. Payments made in the offi ce may be with cash, checks or with a Mas-ter Card, Visa or Discover credit or debit card. All documents conveying real estate need to have the name and address of the person to whom the property tax statement is to be mailed. Please check renewal notices and tax statements for the correct information. If the infor-mation is wrong, contact the trea-surer’s offi ce. Motorists can now renew mo-tor vehicle registrations online at www.iowatreasurers.org if a re-newal notice is received through the United States Postal Service that contains a personal identifi ca-tion number (PIN). Please be aware that the PIN can only be used one time. Contact the treasurer’s offi ce for more information. Those with February birth dates are reminded to register their mo-tor vehicles by March 31, 2013. Bring in the renewal statement re-ceived in the mail so renewals can be quickly processed. • Driver’s License Offi ce: Lo-cated in the Treasurer’s Offi ce. Driver’s licenses may be re-newed any time during the period of 30 calendar days before and up to 60 calendar days after the driver’s birth date. The driver’s license station hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone 464-3230 with ques-tions. • Veterans Affairs: Gary Smith, 464-2397. Mondays and Thurs-days, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - noon; Closed Wednesdays and Fridays. In case of emergency 641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199.

RCSO releases February jail census Figures were released recently on the jail census for the Ringgold County Law Enforcement Center for February 2013. In February the average daily population of the jail was 15.11 inmates which was up from Janu-ary’s population of 10.97 inmates per day. There were 19 prisoners held on two days, 17 on two days,16 on four days, 15 on eight days, 14 on 11 days, and 13 held on one day.

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knowing absolutely no one, so it was defi nitely a big change. The most lucrative kind of act-ing he has done has been his in-volvement in Scientology videos. He’s had many different oppor-tunities and experienced various types of acting as he has been in music videos (“Hall of Fame” by the Script), scientology fi lms, TV shows (“Tattoo Nightmares”), and even showed up to a live “Rugrats” musical audition. The main thing most people would worry about when mak-ing such a drastic decision in their lives would be the risk of losing everything, having no money, be-ing unsuccessful or feeling alone. Hayse says “the risk” has, with-out a doubt, been worth it. “Even if I fail, it’s something I’ll never for-get and I’ll never regret it,” he said. “It’s been a great experience.” Hayse has considered taking a break from acting and fi nishing his degree in graphic design sometime, but it will just depend how well his current career goes and where life takes him. The main thing he misses about the Midwest is not

being in constant city all the time. It sometimes gets pretty old driv-ing for four straight hours and still being in the city. He stated that he wasn’t afraid of much while mov-ing except for leaving his family and something happening while he was gone. Although there were some things he was worried about, he said, “I couldn’t wait. I didn’t want to be working on the farm the rest of my life, without having tried this.” His advice for anyone wish-ing to pursue such an adventure? “Ask around,” he said. “It’s been a great experience and I fi gured it out all on my own, but I suggest talking with people who have done the same before making such a big decision.” Hayse is defi nitely starting to work his way up in the acting in-dustry and is having a very suc-cessful adventure. This individual story goes to show that absolutely nothing is impossible. Hayse had a dream, so he followed it. He looks forward to what the future holds and fully enjoys just living each day at a time and seeing what life has in store for him.

More on Tyler Hayse___________________________Continued from front page

The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easier for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring through planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 free white fl owering dogwood trees. Other types of trees are also available. “White fl owering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief execu-tive offi cer of the Arbor Day Foun-dation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring fl owers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds during winter.” The free trees are part of the nonprofi t Foundation’s Trees for American campaign. The trees will be shipped post-

paid at the right time for planting between early March and May 31, with enclosed planting instruc-tions. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation mem-bers also receive a subscription to “Arbor Day,” the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, and “The Tree Book,” which contains in-formation about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Av-enue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 by March 30 or register online at arborday.com/march.

Arbor Day Foundation offering trees with membership

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Thursday, March 14 Mount Ayr Lions will meet at 6 p.m. Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. French galettes and crepes class at the Lamoni Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Farmers Appreciation Event with Michael Cotter at The Prin-cess Theater at 7 p.m Waubonsie Memorial Center meeting at 7 p.m. in Benton. Topaz Lodge #438 A.F. & A.M. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Temple on Main Street in Kellerton. Alcoholics Anonymous meet-ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr.

Friday, March 15 Deadline for getting SHRINE CIRCUS tickets to be held at the Richard O. Jacobson building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on March 22, 23 and 24. Pheasants Forever Ringgold Chapter’s 24th annual banquet at the Mount Ayr American Legion building. Social hour is 6 to 7 p.m. and prime rib dinner is from 7 to 8 p.m. with auction to follow.

Saturday, March 16 Pancake supper at the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Southern Iowa Parks & Recre-ation’s breakfast for supper at the Kellerton community center from 5 to 7 p.m. Blockton Booster Club’s fi sh fry at the Blockton community hall at 5:30 p.m. Redneck Saint Patty’s Day at Lefty’s Club Tavern at 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 17 Mount Ayr American Legion’s

annual fund-raiser Saint Patrick’s dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday, March 18 Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Ringgold County Hospital board meets at 5 p.m. in the hos-pital conference room. Mount Ayr City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Ayr City Hall. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Chapter CK, P.E.O. will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Activity Center. Hostesses will be Linda Winkler, Sherri Hymbaugh and Joen Brown. Program is “A Reason for Caring.” Guest speaker will be Kathy Rinehart - Hospice Volunteering. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light-house Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr.

Tuesday, March 19 Calico Quilters will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, Mount Ayr.

Wednesday, March 20 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. Parenting Plus will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. There will be a WIC Clinic at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact the MATURA offi ce in Creston at 641-782-8431.

Thursday, March 21 Alcoholics Anonymous meet-ing at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr.

Friday, March 22 SHRINE CIRCUS at the Rich-ard O. Jacobson building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Wishard Chapel’s fi sh fry at the Southwest Iowa REC building in Mount Ayr at 5 p.m.Saturday/Sunday, March 23-24 SHRINE CIRCUS at the Rich-ard O. Jacobson building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Monday, March 25 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. The Second Childhood Doll Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Romano’s for lunch and at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension offi ce meet-ing room. Ethel Campbell is the program planner. Program will be presented by guest Sue Buck. Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Ringgold County Tourism meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cham-ber of Commerce building. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Light-house Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Mary Kathryn Gepner

Library Leafi ngsSnapshots of History

BY MIKE AVITT Thanks to the Mount Ayr Re-cord-News for this week’s picture. I believe this photo was taken in 1955 because of the patriotic ban-ners on the buildings (the county centennial of 1955) and I can see the refl ection of 1950s automobiles in the window of Iowa Southern Utilities. The ISU building appears to be empty at this time which baf-fl es me because I was certain ISU was occupying this building before 1955. The store at far right is un-known to me in 1955. Gamble’s moved there in the 1960s. The building that housed Mc-Neiley’s Drug Store was built for Andrew Ingram in 1892. Mr. In-gram was born in Scotland and came to Canada as a child. He ar-rived in Ringgold county in 1869 and acheived fi nancial success as a stock raiser and farmer. An-drew passed away shortly after his building was fi nished and his property was passed on to his two sons, Walter and Orr Ingram. The

fi rst business in the building was a millinery downstairs owned by Miss Lizzie Beel and later by Miss Emma Anderson. L. W. Laughlin had his law offi ce and real estate business upstairs. In 1895, Rhoades Bros. had a stationery store down-stairs.

Around 1905, J. A. Williams opened a shoe store on the ground level and sold shoes and clothing there for 22 years. Superintendent of the Mount Ayr Schools, Owen Hamersley, purchased the Wil-liams business on June 6, 1927 and a week later Dr. Carlton Cain Lawhead bought the building and moved his dental offi ce from the second-story of Freeland’s build-ing to his new location above the Hamersley store. Dr. C. C. Lawhead opened Law-head Drug Co. on the fi rst fl oor of his building on October 25, 1934. Ed Richey was the manager while Dick Johnston served as pharma-cist of the Walgreen-affi liated drug store. On January 20, 1941 Finis Ed-ward McNeiley bought the Law-

McNeiley’s Drug Store on the east side of the Mount Ayr square in 1955.head Drug Co. and the business became McNeiley Drug Store. Dr. C. C. Lawhead retired in the 1950s turning the dental business over to his son, Dr. Charles Lawhead.

Around 1974, F. E. McNei-ley semi-retired and sold the drug store to his niece, Corrine Bailey. She in turn sold it to Steve Mitch-ell around December 1976. In the meantime, Iowa Southern Utili-ties had constructed a new build-ing (where Podium Ink is now) and moved. Dr. Charles Lawhead and his son, Dr. Collus Lawhead, bought the ISU building and co-verted it into a dental offi ce. The Lawhead Dental Clinic opened April 25, 1976. The former dental offi ce was converted to a residence and was occupied by the Mike and Susan Greene family. On June 6, 1977 fi re broke out in the rear of Gamble’s hardware store. Due to a drought, water pres-sure was low and fi refi ghters were unable to contain the blaze. The fi re took out the hardware store, the dental clinic, the drug store, and the upstairs residence.

March 11 - One of the most im-portant inventions in history is the printing press. In 1455 Johannes Gutenberg of Mainz, Germany printed 200 copies of his most fa-mous project, the “Gutenberg Bi-ble,” on movable metal type. The ability to quickly and cheaply copy books and pamphlets revolution-ized communication. Books, and the ideas they con-tained, were no longer the exclu-sive property of kings, noblemen and the church. Martin Luther and other Protestant reformers encour-aged people to read the Bible for themselves helping to spread the ideas of the Reformation through-out Europe. The earliest printing actually dates back to the second century when the ancient Chinese used wooden blocks to transfer images of fl owers on silk. In the seventh century the Chinese began print-ing on paper and in 868 they cre-ated the “Diamond Sutra,” the fi rst completed printed book. Today most printing is done with the use of computers. Modern printing devices can produce prints at a much faster rate than in the past. More printing today is done in one second than in a year dur-ing the 15th and 16th centuries. For bibliophiles, book lovers, there is nothing like the pleasure of a good book, whether in printed form, au-dio form or E book. If you have an E reader, E books are available free through the Mount Ayr Public Library. The library has

a good collection of audio books, both CDs and cassettes. The library is also proud of its growing collec-tion of large print books. The large print is much easier to read. Other services provided by the library include genealogy, public access computing and a fax. There is an ongoing sale in the library basement featuring a large selection of current hardback and paperback books. You can’t beat the prices, 25¢ for paperbacks and 50¢ for hardbacks. Fill a bag for $2. In paperback Christian fi ction: “A Dream To Follow,” “Believ-ing The Dream” and “More Than A Dream” by Lauraine Snelling in her Return to Red River series. In paperback fi ction: “Phan-tom Waltz” and “Morning Light” by Catherine Anderson; “Fit For A King” by Diana Palmer, and “Deadly Identity” by Lindsay McKenna. In hardback fi ction: “Com-mon Nonsense” by Andy Rooney; “Priceless Memories” by Bob Barker, and “The Purpose Driven Church Growth Without Compro-mising Your Message and Mission” by Rick Warren. In elementary fi ction: “New Tricks I Can Do” and “Put Me In The Zoo” by Robert Lopshire, I Can Read It All By Myself begin-ner books.

Births • Jose and Jennie Castelan of Creston are the proud parents of a baby boy born at Greater Re-gional Medical Center in Creston on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Ky-ler Thomas Castelan weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches. Grandparents are Reeta Eng-land and Sam England of Clear-fi eld and Julio Castelan and Teri Carter of Creston. Great-grandparents are Normie Beggs and Verla Monk of Clear-fi eld. Kyler is welcomed home by sister Kenna Castelan, age three. • Miranda Zollman of Mount Ayr and Shawn Young of Blockton are the proud parents of a baby boy, Dillon David Joe Young, who was born on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. The little guy weighed seven pounds, fi ve ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are David and Karolyn Zollman of Mount Ayr and Shirley Young of Blockton. Great-grandparents are Cecil and Dorothy Smith of Clearfi eld and Irma Young of Blockton. Dillon was welcomed home by sibling Kazzey Young, 21 months.

Names inthe News

Larson among fall MWSU graduates

Logan Dane Larson was among fall graduates at Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph, MO. Larson graduated with a bache-lor of science in Engineering Tech-nology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Electron-ics Engineering Technology.

Becker graduates Tyler W. Becker of Diagonal was among graduates of Indian Hills Community College head-quartered in Ottumwa. Becker earned his Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at the end of the fall 2013 term.

Breakfasts with the Master coming up Plans are underway again for the annual Breakfast with the Mas-ter, Ringgold county’s traditional Ringgold Ministerial Association-sponsored series of breakfasts and worships to prepare for Easter. The breakfasts will be held from Monday through Saturday, March 25-30 this year. Breakfasts begin each morning at 6:30 a.m. followed by a short worship. Many of the churches in the county are taking part in one way or another in the breakfasts this year. A goal of having 100 or more people take part each morning has been set for this year and the county community is encouraged

to take part. A freewill offering is taken for the breakfasts, with mon-ey over and above the cost of the breakfasts going to help with needs of area residents during the year. Theme for the breakfasts this year is “It Is Finished.” Each morning there will be a breakfast followed by music and a short message. A complete schedule of the ac-tivities each day will be included in next week’s Mount Ayr Record-News.

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Concert to dedicate piano at church A short concert to dedicate the new Kawai piano at the Church of Jesus Christ, Mount Ayr Restora-tion Branch, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The memorial from the George Myers family and a contribution from the Ringgold Singers, who use the piano for their practices each week, will be acknowledged. Nathan Smith and his wife, Ju-lie, from Independence, MO, will be sharing in the concert, which will include a number or two from the Easter cantata “The Shepherd’s Voice” which he has composed. The public is invited to attend the concert. Refreshments will be served following the short concert.

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LIVESTOCK INTEREST: Two-wheel driving cart, rubber-tired parade wagon with tongue and shaves, (1) set double driving harness (standard bred), miscellaneous halters and harness, neck yokes, double trees, horse feeders, electric fence, barbed wire, pet taxi, (19) 12’ gate panels, (2) walk-in gates, gate carrier cart, 3-point bale carrier.SHOP TOOLS and EQUIPMENT: Rockwell drill press, TSC bench grinder, 3/8” cordless drill, Nesco 1/2” electric impact wrench, Cummins 1/2” air impact wrench, Craftman 10” table saw (no motor), elec-tric sander, hand grinder, woodworker bench with vise, Stihl MS180C chain saw, old wooden carpenter’s chest, fence stretchers, KT combination wrench set, Craftsman 1/4” - 3/8” - 1/2” socket sets, Evercraft 1/2” impact socket set, Hamilton super jet spray gun, 12-volt 20-gallon sprayer, Black and Decker cordless drill, shelving, shop light, two-wheel hand cart, Fiberglass 6’ stepladder, aluminum extension ladder, sawhorses, log chains, air bubble, Pro Force portable air compressor, battery charger, window air conditioner, creeper, sump pump, car ramps, grease guns, gas cans, garden sprayer, drop cords, hammers, axes, shovels, rakes, forks, wheelbarrow, Murray 20” mower, Craftsman self-propelled mower, Yardman 16-horse riding mower (like new), John deere snow blower, garden hose, garden walking planter, lawn seed broadcaster, numerous miscellaneous hand tools.FURNITURE: Metal lawn chairs, dorm refrigerator, planter tables, drop-leaf utility cabinet, double beds, (2) chests of drawers, Ivers and Pond spinet piano, (3) black leatherette glider rocker recliners with gliding ottoman, RCA 28” TV, (2) TV stands, (2) Eden Pure heaters, radio record player with records, bookcase, corner hutch, wooden student’s desk, Samsonite round card table with chairs.ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES: Electrified antique corn sheller, old washtubs, fishing poles, old luggage, collection of Lincoln pennies and miscellaneous coins, old paintings and prints, full keyboard accordion with case, wooden rocking chair, old Silvertone guitar, old Kingston Classic gui-tar, china, large collection of pottery and figurines, 4-tier lawyer’s bookcase, 42” round oak pedestal table, (6) Bentwood dining chairs, antique sled, antique child’s wagon.HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Lots of clean bedding, Radio Shack weather radio, western boots, TV trays, vacuum sweepers, window fans, picnic cool-ers, pictures and mirrors, microwaves, pressure cooker, hair dryer, cook-books, lots of miscellanous, kitchen utensils and other household items.

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March 11 - Things went so well while Janet Hogue was gone that maybe she can leave for a couple of months next year! She is back now and trying to get into the groove of the Activity Center ac-tivities again. She says that may take a while. Exercises Monday and Wednes-day mornings are going well. There are going to be some Rich-ard Simmons tapes coming that those at the Center will be trying as well before long so come up and exercise to some of those old-ies songs. If you have items they might be able to use for their exer-cises to donate, please let the Cen-ter know. They could use one-and-one-half to three-pound weights, small hand balls, resistance bands and larger balls. There are so many places where they can get exercise around the community now. If you need some of those places noted, they do have information at the Center where you can walk (inside and outside) and the types of exer-cises you can do. Drop by and pick up a fl yer. Care Initiatives stopped by Monday to schedule another pizza and bingo Tuesday for the Activ-ity Center. They have scheduled Tuesday, April 30, for this bingo fun. They always bring lunch and prizes and everyone has a really good time. For some reason they always have a large turnout also. Sharon has scheduled the AARP Safe Driving Class for Monday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is a minimal charge for this course, $12 for AARP mem-bers and $14 for non-members. They will be having a light lunch that day also. There will be a sign-up sheet for the class so they will be able to tell the instructors how many to plan for, so please come in and sign up for this class. The Center offered this class around three to four years ago and it was a very good refresher course along with helping compensate for some of those age-related problems in driving. Harold Crawford took Lyle Hogue’s place in cleaning the side-walks in inclement weather. He re-ally got a workout this past Febru-ary compared to last year. Sharon Hubbard kept the Center running smoothly while Janet was gone. Sharon has been a great asset to the Activity Center through the Expe-rience Works program. As always, stop by for a cup of coffee and/or a cookie any time. The pot is always on!

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Down Redding Way

March 4 (delayed) - Nice win-ter weather with a good covering of snow is now being enjoyed. The Junior Kauffman family of Fertile, MN is visiting the maternal parents, Eli Yoders, coming Satur-day noon and they expect to stay several days. The Jake and Moses Yoders of Centerville, John Mul-lets of Milton and Daniel Detweil-ers of Princeton, MO want to come Tuesday to visit with their sister, Mrs. Junior. Samuel Bontragers and several children, Sammy Masts and sev-eral children and Ruby Bontrager want to leave Monday for Augusta, WI to attend weddings, Samuels for a nephew’s wedding Tuesday and Sammies for a niece’s wed-ding Thursday. Emma and Katie Yoder and Fannie Bontrager are expected to arrive in Creston on the train this evening from their jaunt to Hale, MI. John and Ada Bontrager and baby of Michigan are also travel-ing with the same group and want to visit parents, Albert Yoders. Mrs. Eli (Rachel) Miller had a working bee Thursday to cut up

material and old clothing to be made into rag rugs sometime. She also has a loom to weave rugs. Supper guests with Nelson Troyers Sunday evening were Les-ter Beechys, Reuben Troyers, Ver-non Troyer, Alva Bontragers, plus 30 some young folks. Supper guests with Alvin Bon-tragers were Eli Yoders, Junior Kauffmans of Minnesota, Jacob Schrocks, Aaron Troyers and Da-vid Yoders.

March 11 - Jerry and Judy King returned from a trip visiting family and friends. Jerry and Karen Kemery en-joyed an outing at Applebee’s with their family. Those present were Marilyn Miller, Cody Coulter, Brittany Damgar, Kathy Coulter, Taylor Miller, Kaylee Coulter, Scott Coulter, Tom Coulter, Brea Coulter and Kenna. Delbert and Shirley Molt and Bernice, Richard and Joyce Brown went to Des Moines Saturday to surprise Nicole Crain on her birth-day. Sherry Skinner was at Will and Nicole’s Friday night and Sunday her guests were Jennifer, Roger and Baker Peters. Jim and Charlotte Pearce cel-ebrated their anniversary at home with Shondel, Greg, Taraleigh and Corbyn. Sympathy is extended to Linda Green and her family on the death of her mom. Remember: “Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.”

March 11 - Hope everyone re-membered to set your clocks up an hour before going to bed Saturday evening. This writer is never ready for the time to change but it hap-pens. We grumble and we adjust. Lots of extra activities are com-ing up for the Tingley site. Mount Ayr will be closed Friday, March 15, so Tingley will be delivering to Mount Ayr. If you are wanting to be on the delivery list, let Nancy know at 772-4499, the site of 772-4974, home. Dave Patch is treating everyone to ice cream this day for Marge’s birthday, March 16. Saint Patrick’s Day will be ob-served at the site Monday, March 18. Wear your greens. Awards will be given -- greenest and most Irish in appearance for persons present. The Monday folks have a special program planned for the occasion. Peggy Skarda will be providing some special treat cups for all. Plan to be present and be part of the fun.

Easter’s being observed at the site Friday, March 29. Along with it comes Easter bonnets. Hope you’re planning to wear one. Ev-eryone with a hat gets something, plus special awards will be given. Then comes the meal site’s birthday party. It’s going to be cel-ebrated Monday, April 1, on April Fool’s Day, with the theme being “39 and holding.” More informa-tion will be in next week’s issue. Just keep the date in mind. Once again both happiness and sadness were experienced by those at the site last week. The week began with music provided by Peggy Skarda, Vir-ginia Walden, Vern Brown, Har-old Brown and Dave Patch for extra entertainment. Karon Naomi fi nished painting another picture and brought it to show her friends Monday. Everyone was shocked and sad-dened to receive word Monday that one of their dear folks, Joe Jackson, had passed away unex-pectedly. Joe was a kind, helpful person who’ll be missed at the site. His services were held Friday morning in Mount Ayr. The band was present Tuesday to provide the entertainment which included lots of toe-tappin’ favor-ites. Members included accompa-nist Carmene James, plus Dorothy Clough, Mary Jane Narigon, Bon-nie Manders, Doris Overholser, Evelyn Sickels, Harold Brown, Dave Patch, Virginia Walden, Iona Triggs and Vern Brown. Darlene White shared several jokes to add a bit of humor to the day. Good news -- Gary and Doro-thy Burgher are home after spend-ing several months in Texas. They began delivering meals again in the Mount Ayr and Kellerton areas for the Tingley site. It was good to welcome them back. The site’s cook, Cheryl Roach, left the site early Tuesday to keep a doctor’s appointment in Des Moines. Everyone was reminded how valuable the site’s volunteers are when they step forth and fi nish the day’s work. Fun and happiness was experi-enced at the site Friday. The Friday Singers, a dozen in number, provided an assortment of songs for those present to enjoy. This day found Virginia Walden as the accompanist, Bonnie Manders as director, plus Dorothy Clough, Leola Dolecheck, Marge Werner, Norma Webb, Dick Walden, Mary Jane Narigon, Cindy Golightly, Janelle Taylor and Don and Dar-lene Wimmer as singers. Dave Jennings observed his 90th birthday Friday, March 8. A special 90 party was held at the site in his honor. He was escorted forth by his daughter, Suzanne Ad-kisson, seated at a birthday table and crowned with a special 90 crown. All wished him a happy birthday. Marge Werner shared a poem she’d written just for him. How appropriate that his wife of 67 years, Wilmina, came forth and shared the limelight with him. Several shared some tidbits about Dave. Some were pretty hilarious. The program closed with all sing-ing one of Dave’s favorite hymns, “In The Garden.” Congratulations to one fi ne man. Muriel Johnson brought a nee-dlepoint “Army” wall hanging to show that she’d just made and had framed for her son-in-law who’s retiring from the army. Belated happy birthday wishes were extended to Norma Webb, who observed her birthday Tues-day, March 5. She got a wonderful birthday present. Bill got a good

report from his doctor. Also, belated happy birthday wishes were extended to Ronda Engels, who observed her birthday Saturday, March 2. She’s the nutri-tion director for Area XIV Agency on Aging. It was the site’s privi-lege to have her and Steve Bolie, transportation director for Area XIV, present Friday.

March 11 - Snowball Hanks was honored with a surprise pot-luck supper for his 80th birthday Monday night at the Frontier Hall. Many friends, neighbors and rela-tives were on hand to wish him a happy birthday. Dorothy Barber, Kathy Quick and Barb Elliott of Grant City, MO went to Creston for lunch Thurs-day. Mary and Morris Carpenter went to the supper celebrating Snowball Hank’s birthday at the Frontier Hall Monday night. Helen Combs and Lil Rinehart went to graveside services for Susie Holland, a former Redding resident, at the Redding cemetery Wednesday. Dorothy Saville celebrated her birthday Sunday with a family din-ner at Gary and Linda Hosfi eld’s. Guests were Tim, Lesa and Hannah Saville, Martha and Mike Swanson of Council Bluffs, Jenny Hosfi eld and Jesse Cornell of Bellvue, NE. Lew Knapp competed in the state speech contest in Nevada Sat-urday and received a II rating. He was also in the high school spring play Friday and Saturday. Steve, Tracee, Reas and Trace Knapp at-tended the play. Peggy and Jerry Overhol-ser went to the surprise party for Snowball Hanks Monday night. Saturday they went to a birthday party for Ethan and Jessica El-liott at Bob and Verna Martin’s in Mount Ayr. Shelby Comer cel-ebrated her birthday Sunday with a family dinner at Jerry and Peggy Overholser’s. Present were Brenda and Sheldon Comer and Shane, Lesa and John Darrah and family, Jeff and Brandi Overholser and daughters and Jeanette and Rodger Todd. Katie and Preston Hayse went to the high school drama produc-tion of “Donovan’s Daughters” Saturday evening in Mount Ayr. Louden and Calvin Main were overnight guests at Bill and Ginny Quick’s Friday and Saturday. Kenny and Berta Quick’s guests Sunday were Rebecca, Cliff, Bry-son and Kaden Smith, Bill and Ginny Quick, Louden and Calvin Main and Dan and Kathy Quick. Cindy and Dick Snethen and Jaynee Snethen went to Webster City Saturday to attend Vince

Snethen’s sixth birthday party. Jaynee was an overnight visitor at Cindy and Dick’s Saturday. Travis, Julie and Tanner Snethen were Sun-day dinner guests at Snethens’. Annabel Walkup visited Vera Carson during the week at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. The Sunshine Workers 4-H club met Wednesday afternoon for their March meeting. The club members made plans for their annual Easter party for local kids on the Saturday before Easter at 2 p.m. at the Fron-tier Hall in Redding. There will be games and activities and a candy hunt in the park for kids up to sixth grade. Bobbi Bainum attended the fu-neral service for Joe Jackson Fri-day at the United Baptist-Presby-terian Church.

March 11 - Congratulations to Matthew Swank and Mary Kath-erine McGary on the birth of their daughter, Lea Ann, born Tuesday, March 5, at 1:10 p.m. She weighed six pounds, fi ve ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Mike and Malinda Swank, Paul McGary and Katherine and Alan Hamon. Great-grandparents are Joan and Don Stringham, Mary and Junior Swank and the late Mary Ann Mc-Gary, Dennis McGary and Aaron Gentry. Great-great-grandparents include Jeraieline Gentry and Wilma White and the late Jim and Dorotha Haley, Sandy and Coleen Stringham, Lyle and Georgine Swank and Howard White. Malinda Swank and Don and Joan Stringham went to Saint Fran-cis Hospital in Maryville, MO for the birth of Lea Ann Swank. Oth-ers visiting Tuesday were grandpa Mike Swank and uncles Shane

March 11 - Tuesday, March 19, is the food pantry at the Bank of Christ Church. Anyone needing or wanting food assistance is wel-come. They will be open from noon until 5 p.m. This is a wonderful program Kathy and her crew have going for persons in this area. Don’t forget to come and join the folks of the community at the community center on Saturday evening, March 16, for the SIPR committee’s breakfast for supper from 5 to 7 p.m. They always have a meal and a lot of fellowship, for only a freewill offering. Come and join the fun. Betty and Ronnie Conley, Dar-lene Minnick, Kylee, Cory, Payton and Preston Fleharty and Nicole Minnick were lunch guests in the home of Ed and Colleen Minnick Saturday. They enjoyed cake and ice cream in the afternoon in honor of Ed’s birthday which was Satur-day and Cory’s birthday which was Sunday. Glenn and Donna Payton went to Davenport Saturday to Brian and Vicki Payton’s to help Brian celebrate his birthday and Donna’s. They returned home Sunday. Judy and Kay Doolittle, Donnie Clark and Donnie Graham went to Eagleville, MO for lunch after church Sunday. Betty Stuart went to Eagleville, MO Friday to visit in the home of Marilyn Parkhurst and enjoyed playing with her great-grandchil-dren. She returned home Saturday. Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still were Creston shoppers Thursday. The sisters were in Mount Ayr on business Friday. They attended the high school play, “Donovan’s Daughters,” in the evening. Kath-ryn’s granddaughter, Taylor Still, had a leading role. All of the kids did a wonderful job. It was obvi-ous they and their teacher had spent many hours getting it just

right. Saturday afternoon Jan and Kathryn went to Mount Ayr to Jan and Al Rusk and Sammie’s to meet Kathryn’s new great-grandson, Chase Maxwell Still. Chase is the son of Calob and Amanda Still of Columbia, MO. Chase’s “big sister,” Alexis, also had a birth-day. Others present were Doug and Gina Still, Taylor and Hallie, and Mitch; Ed Still and Glenda Klomhaus.; Katie and Cassie Still; Lucas Still, and Jordon and Zander Still and Dakota. Jan and Kathryn and Rod and Debbie Holmes went to Ramsey’s for lunch after church Sunday. Cassie Still stopped by for a short visit with her Grandma Kathy and Aunt Jan on her way home to Des Moines Sunday eve-ning. The sisters were Mount Ayr shoppers Monday and attended the SIPR meeting Monday evening.

Swank and Mitchel Swank. Wednesday afternoon Malinda Swank, Joan Stringham and Mary Swank visited with Matt Swank and Katie McGary and baby Lea Ann Marie. Ann Baker visited Beverly Straight Wednesday, Saturday Malinda Swank, Joan Stringham and Mary Swank at-tended a baby shower for Lea Ann Swank of Maryville, MO. They also visited with Matt Swank, Ka-tie McGary and Lea Ann Swank Mary Katherine Gepner was a Sunday supper guest of Mike and Nancy Gepner.

March 11 - Despite the weather, approximately 80 attended ser-vices at Wishard Chapel Sunday. A special song, “Anyway,” was sung by Makayla Omalia and Barbie Belzer. Pastor Bill’s sermon was “Jesus, Son of David.” Monday night, March 11, a cou-ple from Tel Aviv, Israel presented “The Passover” by Jews for Christ. A married couple gave the presen-tation with humor and lessons on how Christ was in the Passover. A pretty good group from the com-munity attended. Barbie Belzer, Laurie and An-drew, and Makayla Omalia trav-eled to Creston Saturday to shop and attend the movie. Coming up is Wishard Cha-pel’s fi sh fry Friday March 22. It will be held at the Southwest Iowa REC building in Mount Ayr. There is plenty of parking and the menu will consist of pollock fi llets, baked potatoes, cole slaw, homemade bread and rolls and desserts. Serv-ing starts at 5 p.m. and a freewill offering will be taken.

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Local Hy-Vee manager Roger Townsend (left, in black jacket) presents a new SMART Board interactive white-board to students, staff and administration at Mount Ayr Community high school. Mount Ayr was one of more than 200 schools throughout the Midwest to receive the technology tools through Hy-Vee’s SMART Points pro-motion. Accepting the award are (from left) district technology director Kim Curry, principal Lynne Wallace, long-time Hy-Vee employee Kirk Golliday and elementary teacher Janet Auge (with a new iPad also donated by Hy-Vee) along with students of Spanish teacher Gilberto Castreje (pictured in center behind board).

Mount Ayr high school is now the proud owner of a new SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard, thanks to the Hy-Vee SMART Points program. More than 200 schools through-out the Midwest received the inno-vative technology tools this year through Hy-Vee’s SMART Points promotion, which ran from Sep-tember 1 through November 30. During the promotional period, shoppers who purchased Procter & Gamble products at Hy-Vee earned points that could be designated to the schools of their choice. Mount Ayr high school achieved the highest average points score in its region to earn the $1,500 SMART Board. In addition, the Mount Ayr elementary school won a 16GB iPad2. Roger Townsend and Kirk Golliday of the Mount Ayr Hy-Vee visited the Mount Ayr high school on Thursday, March 7 to present the SMART Board and iPad. “When schools and businesses are able to work together to pro-vide learning opportunities for stu-dents, everyone in the community wins,” Townsend said. “We want to thank our great supplier partner, Procter & Gamble, and all our cus-

tomers for making this donation possible.” Mount Ayr high school prin-cipal Lynne Wallace accepted the SMART Board on behalf of the district. “Mount Ayr high school is thrilled to be the recipient of the Smart Board from the HyVee Smart Points competition,” she said. “We appreciate our com-munity and our local HyVee for donating their Smart Points to our school. Thanks to this support, Mount Ayr has been the lucky win-ner two years in a row!” The board will be installed in the classroom of Spanish teacher Gilberto Castreje. Hy-Vee’s SMART Points pro-gram launched in 2009. Now in its fourth year, SMART Points has awarded over $1 million in Smart Boards and iPads to hundreds of schools throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state operating area. “Schools throughout Hy-Vee’s territory have experienced budget

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Hosfi eld wins 2013 Iowa Homecoming Queen crown Madison Hosfi eld, 2012 Mount Ayr homecoming queen, was named Iowa’s 33rd Annual Home-coming Queen at ceremonies held at the West Des Moines Sheraton Sunday. Hosfi eld will receive a cash scholarship plus an all-expense-paid trip to the national fi nals in Memphis, TN in late July to com-pete with queens from across the nation for the title of America’s Homecoming Queen. America’s Homecoming Queen, Inc., is a non-profi t organzation promoting education, educational travel and community service in all 50 states. More information is available at americashomecom-ingqueen.com. Hosfi eld is the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Hosfi eld of Mount Ayr.

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March 11 - Congratulations to Payton Weehler. Over the weekend he competed in the dummy calf roping competition in Lincoln, NE. Payton was the champion in the 10/12-year-old division. His cous-in, Houston Stephens, was third in the same division. Another cousin, Hyatt Stephens, was champion in the six-year-and-under division. It looks like lots of good ropers in the family. Wendell and Curt Jackson helped Linda Jackson celebrate her birthday in Mount Ayr Sunday evening. Robert, Julie and Amber Davi-son, Kevin, Melanie and Hannah Jackson, Greg, Amy, Emma and Gracie Mobley and Linda Murphy attended the high school play over the weekend. Wyatt Jackson was in the play. Laura Davison and Mad-die Mobley were part of the back-stage crew. Wendell and Joan Jackson at-tended the dress rehearsal for the play Monday night. Katelyn Warin was home for the weekend. She is a student at Iowa State University. Wyatt Jackson went to district FFA Saturday. Friday night Donna, Katelyn and Megan Warin attended the spring play, “Donovan’s Daugh-ters,” at the high school. Joan Jackson spent from Thurs-day until Sunday at the MIAA Con-ference Basketball Tournament in Kansas City. The Northwest Mis-souri State University men and women’s teams participated. The men’s team played in the cham-pionship game Sunday afternoon. They lost that game, placing sec-ond in the tournament. Amber Davison, Emma Mob-ley, Hannah Jackson and Paige Lynch helped Elsie Schafer cel-ebrate her birthday Saturday and Sunday at Adventureland in Des Moines. Megan Warin played AAU vol-leyball in Mount Ayr Saturday. Joe, Donna and Katelyn were there to watch the teams. Wyatt Jackson, Laura Davison and Maddie Mobley attended a cast party at the home of their in-structor, Shaun Kniep, Sunday af-ternoon. Dick and Joyce Weehler at-tended a birthday party for Mal-lory Weehler Saturday evening at the home of Randy, Kim and Evan Weehler.

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March 11 - The Bells went to Linda’s mom’s the weekend of March 2. They were going to stay over until Monday but the weather started looking like it might get bad Sunday evening so they came back Sunday afternoon. Linda and her mom had “visited out” by then and were going over stuff the third and fourth time. They did get three bags of stuff sorted out for the church garage sale. One of Linda’s brothers and his wife came over for dinner Saturday. He hadn’t been over to see her yet with his birthday gift. They played cards several times and got some clean-ing done. Linda’s mom’s favorite place is in her chair and most of the time sleeping. She didn’t want to get out and shop or eat or anything, so Linda’s doesn’t know if she re-ally wasn’t wanting them to go so she could have a quiet house back. She’s now 92 years old and she is entitled to have her own way, Lin-da guesses. For news in Clearfi eld, the pic-tures and article of the Lions will be in the April Lions magazine. There will be one on display at the Lions Hall for anyone who isn’t a Lion member but joined the group that day and is in the picture to see. Darlene Taylor passed away and her funeral was Saturday, March 2. Everyone will sure miss her. On March 9, Kenny Bolinger passed away and his funeral is March 13. He came in the cafe for coffee a lot when Linda was there and always called her Martha Stew-

art. Linda told him that she wasn’t that good. He will be missed, too. The Monday morning Bible study went to Opal Neese’s new home at the Iowana Hotel in Cres-ton last Monday. Every misses her and it was good the see her. Every-one had a good time. Tuesday morning, March 8, several Lions members went down to New Market and accepted the grants they had applied for. One for a camera for Sheila Haidsiak to screen the little kids in the district, one for the cemetery and museum and one for the school for a special music program which will be open to everyone. More on that later. Closing this week with, “I’ve learned that honesty in little things is not a little thing.” From the coffee table, Linda B.

March 11 - Well, it is snow-ing again. Of course we know it will not last long, but this writer thinks they are all ready for spring. Clearview has lots of activities the rest of the month. The monthly coffee is this Friday, so why not stop by for a cup of coffee and a roll. The Lenox choir is going to perform Friday afternoon, March 22, and the Community Singers on Tuesday afternoon, March 26. Monday morning started off with exercise and 20 questions. Scott Marcum couldn’t make it for Bible study Monday afternoon, so Amy put in a movie and made some popcorn for everyone. Wheel of Fortune was played Tuesday morning with the resi-dents getting about every answer. Everyone came to the dining room for bingo Tuesday afternoon. Dor-othy Wetzel won down the B’s & O’s and the small picture frame, Lila won the T game, Lorane Leon-ard won the large picture frame, Evelyn Stevenson, Ona Knott and Darlene Gilbert won blackout and Darlene also won regular bingo. Exercise and fun facts were Wednesday morning with the an-swers being true or false. Shur-maine McAlpine was the minister for church Wednesday afternoon. Everyone enjoyed caramel corn after church. Amy got the residents out Thursday morning to play the senses game. They all enjoyed watching Trisha and Heather trying to guess each smell while blind-folded. It was very amusing. Then the residents also tried their hand at guessing what everything was. A Barbie social was held Thurs-day afternoon on the occasion of Barbie’s birthday. Jeani and Amy both brought in some of their Bar-bie doll collections for everyone to look at. Each told about their collections and facts about Barbie were read. Tables were set in the living room and everyone enjoyed cupcakes, tea and coffee. They all still like to look at pretty dolls. Friday morning was exercise and each one answering trivia, slogans and fi nishing the phrases. The school kids came to read and visit with the residents Friday af-ternoon. All were saddened by the

deaths of Ardith Sickels and Ken-ny Bolinger. Ardith has been with them for many years and was a sweet, kind lady. She is survived by a brother, Wilbur “Wiggs” Matheny; two sisters-in-law, Ei-leen Matheny and Marilyn Beck, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Kenny was at Clearview just a short time but will be missed. He is survived by wife Sherry and son Curtis. All extend their sympathy to these families. Visitors have been Marcia Nick-ell and Rob Wetzel with Dorothy Wetzel; Randy Allman with Varel Dodge; Liz Kilgore, Kerry Saville and Kathy Valenzuela with Clara Kilgore; Ray Bradley with Coletta Bradley; Betty Schaffer with Ethel Helgerson; Jack and Dixie Taylor with Lorabel Taylor; Carol Lee Fisher and Leslie Chandler with Peggy Abarr, and Normie Beggs with several.

March 11 - Residents are look-ing forward in welcoming spring in the next couple of weeks! Their clocks sprang forward an hour over the weekend with the new time change. Dorothy Main saw her fi rst robin of the year outside her window at her bird feeder….what a great sign of spring! Residents started out the week with Ranger Kate visiting and talk-ing about frogs. She brought in models of eggs, tadpoles and one of a frog for them to view. They learned that many kinds of frogs are extinct and got to listen to re-corded sounds of some frogs and a toad. Next month Ranger Kate will present a lesson on bob white/quail. Everyone always looks for-ward to having her come and share all things related to nature she has to offer. Ladies Club was the af-ternoon highlight hearing all the “nicknames” of each other and of famous people. Residents certainly did enjoyed listening to Musically Inclined that evening. It was also fun to have several family mem-bers join them in listening to this music group. Tuesday morning Men’s Club enjoyed fi nding out the “nick-names” of each other as well with all the humor along with it. Domi-noes were played in the living area by some of the other residents. Residents did their daily exercises for strength and fl exibility and by afternoon residents enjoyed bingo hour with the help of Har-old Crawford, Phyllis Riggs, Phyl-lis Sickels and Cheri Dessinger. Guest players were Jeanie Gilliand with Earl Brand, Corwin Karr with Elaine McCampbell, Neil Stanley with Ada Stanley and Alma Har-ris with Phyllis Faubion. Winners were Dorothy Sobotka, Marie Campbell, Paul Campbell, Kenny Driftmier, Maxine Kean, Kathryn Adams, Maxine Werner, Marvin Morse, Catherine Crawford, Earl Brand, Lorraine King, Betty Ruby, Ruth Angus, Bev Moore, Sylvia Hall and Lorene Triggs. Blackout winner was Marvin Morse. “Smells like…” was the Wednesday morning topic as resi-dents enjoyed having the chance to

smell different odors and had to try to distinguish what each scent was including items from horse feed to all different kinds of spices and men’s cologne. They also shared their favorite smells from bread baking and freshly mowed grass to grilled meat and lilacs. Exer-cises were then done followed by church service with Pastor Seth Denney and son Sam, along with Camille Jackson playing the piano. The afternoon was spent complet-ing word searches with Dorothy. Everyone appreciated having Phyllis Riggs come out Thursday morning and do nail care for the residents. They always enjoy ei-ther a touch-up or a new look each week. Bird bash was the afternoon activity with Deanna. Residents made cheerio sticks for the birds and enjoyed watching as the birds pecked away at them. Finches were the birds residents learned about today as they are both in their aviary and also seen at their many outdoor feeders. They usual-ly eat one to two teaspoons of food per day and can starve in a span of 24 hours if feed is not available. Thursday evening a few residents enjoyed attending the high school spring play, “Donovan’s Daugh-ters.” It was a nice, fun outing for the group which included Virginia Albers, Lorraine King, Dorothy Main, Evalee White, Darlene Min-nick and Ruth Angus. Friday the Record News was read in the morning along with ex-ercises and by afternoon target toss was played along with the ABC’s of….many different items which proved to be a challenge. Darlene Minnick, Evalee White and Maxine Werner enjoyed going out with family over the weekend. Danny Gregg and Catherine Craw-ford had a good time going to the Mount Ayr meal site. Lunch guests over the past weekend were Patti Jones with Elaine McCampbell, Phyllis Sick-els with her mother Sylvia Hall, and Neil Stanley with his mother, Ada Stanley. Visitors this past week includ-ed Corwin Karr, Chuck Page and Patti Page Jones with Elaine Mc-Campbell; Ethel Campbell with Don Campbell; Melanie Ruby, James Ruby and Lois Grace with Betty Ruby; Donna and Marion Stark, Judy Doolittle and Deb and Cortlynn Holmes with Loreen Reed; John and Mary Howell of Glenwood with Paul and Marie Campbell; Ellen Powell, Norma Lee Jones and Helen Pollock of Malvern with Ruth Angus; Neil Stanley with Ada Stanley; Rhon-da Cooper of Kent with Kathryn Adams; Judy Doolittle and Mar-ion and Donna Stark with Loreen Reed; Irene Merical of Adel with Shirley Brown; Phyllis Sickels, Marion and Donna Stark and Cheri Dessinger with Sylvia Hall; Lyle Hogue of Missouri with Irene Hogue; Connie Worthington of Des Moines with Margaret Fletch-all; Cheryl Stuck of Warrensburg,

MO with Bev Moore; Wilma Scha-fer, Lois Triggs, Jim Brand and Jean Gilliland with Earl Brand; Don and Cham Crawford, Cher-ish Wentroth and Chawntè Sober of Ponca City, OK, Harold Craw-ford, Jim and Rosemary Hullinger, Travis, Judy, Bryce and Brock Shaha, Bernard and Marla Craw-ford and Chris Nichols of Hutchin-son, KS with Catherine Crawford; Carol and Arlene Sobotka and Pam Grace with Dorothy Sobotka; Marilyn and Steve Werner, Julie and Dwight Ingram of Win-terset, Drew, Natalie, Trenton and Cadence Ingram of Des Moines and Mike, Nancy and Race Kelly of Winterset enjoyed visiting with Maxine Werner; Bobbie and Anne Rinehart of Hatfi eld, MO and Rhonda Cooper of Kent with Kath-ryn Adams; Darlene Bear with Don Bear, and Merna King of Bedford and Dan King of Redding with Ed and Lorraine King.

March 11 -- The weather has re-ally changed again this week. Res-idents were wanting to go outside to sit and watch the birds and en-joy the sunshine. Now they have to wait a little longer. Today (Thurs-day) they will get to go to school again with Liz as the teacher. In the afternoon Kathi will help resi-dents play Saint Patrick’s alphabet game. The general store will be open Friday morning. A movie will be shown in the south lobby Sat-urday afternoon. Monday Sommer will lead a group in decorating for Easter by working on some Easter crafts. This is also a special month for the social worker. March is des-ignated as National Social Work-ers Month. To honor Amber Foo-ken, staff and residents will enjoy homemade tacos for lunch with all the fi xings. This was a request by residents as well as Amber. Doctor rounds are March 21 and Mrs. Tay-lor’s second graders will be in for bingo March 22. Monday Pattie continued to read “The Dog Next Door” by Callie Smith Grant in the morning. It is a delightful collection of true stories that celebrate dogs. In the after-noon Sommer and Kathi served ice cream with toppings during the ice cream social. Residents enjoyed chocolate and vanilla ice cream with strawberries, nuts, oreos, car-amel, chocolate syrup, sprinkles and whipped cream. Cheese and crackers were

served for coffee club Tuesday. Lisa played the keyboard for mu-sic in the morning with Peggy Wagenknecht and Jane and Roland Buck in to assist with the singing. They also went to the special care unit to sing with them. Bingo was played in the afternoon with Lisa and Pattie. Winners were Berniece Hoffman, Anna Linkey, Anita Hayworth, Doyle Murphy and Iris Osborn. Wednesday staff was busy do-ing hand care all morning. Kathi went to the special care unit to do hand care as well. Seth Denney and two of his sons were in for church in the afternoon. Carmene James played the piano during church. After church residents gathered in the south lobby to watch an epi-sode of the old “Dallas.” They en-joyed freshly popped popcorn and kettle corn. There were three tables of the card game Trash going on in the south lobby. Sommer, Liz and Kathi were busy playing cards with them. Liz was busy prepar-ing for the fondue party in the afternoon. Residents were out to fi nd out about fondue. Liz made a classic garlic, cheddar and spin-ach fondue served with crackers and bread cubes. Other types of fondue were Swiss-beer, Mexi-can, pizza, caramel and chocolate fondue. They were all served with either rye bread, sourdough bread, french bread, cheddar bread, pep-peroni and cheddar bread, apples, strawberries, bananas, pound cake, broccoli and carrots. Helping serve were Sommer and Amber. Friday Kathi read the Mount Ayr Record-News and Diagonal Progress to the residents. Later she played dominoes with them. Lisa and Sommer played bingo in the afternoon. Winners were Thelma Grimes, Nina Saltzman, Iris Os-born, Helen Banks, Permelia Fletchall, Anita Hayworth, Henry Peterson, Vera Daughton, Donnie Johnston and Minnie Brecken-ridge. Sommer was in Saturday with her two boys, Ty and Wynston. They helped mom with a game of jingo with the residents. Going out fi rst was Anita Hayworth. To fi nish out the morning, they sat around to color Saint Patrick’s Day pictures. The pictures were later hung on their doors. Sunday school was led by Elaine Willis. Bruce and Michelle

Ricker were in for communion in the afternoon. Visitors last week were Kay and Bob Sickels with Vera Daugh-ton; Joyce England with Lois Anne Sobotka; Peggy Wagenknecht with Marilyn Richards, Vera Deemer and Iris Osborn; Lisa Richards with Marilyn Richards; George Hunt, Rich and Peggy Hunt and Connie Hunt with Rose Hunt; Joni Taylor and Janis Taylor with Anna Linkey; Linda Konnath with Rox-ie Trullinger; Dean and Marietta Cobb with Minnie Breckenridge, Norma Smith and Vera Carson; Shirley and Bob Erickson with Don Strange; Marlene and Cassie Osborn with Laura Osborn; Karen Hutchinson with Kath-leen Freed, Marilyn Richards and Cleola Geist; Leo and Thelma Mill-er with Ray Miller; Sue Rahn with Ray Miller; Jim and Arlene Pearce with Edna Scott; Louise Frost with Joan Hill and Theola Cameron; Nancy Baker and Sharon Lesan with Eileen Lesan; Turk Allen with Lois Anne Sobotka; Sue Richards with Cleola Geist and Twilla Lin-inger; Beulah Walter, Barb Walter and Wanda McGahuey with Vera Deemer and Irene Spencer; Doro-thy Barber with Doyle Murphy; Barb Garrett with Pam Larsen, and Holly Beede with Vera Deemer.

Audit released for SICOG Ted Willets, CPA, recently re-leased an audit report on the South-ern Iowa Council of Governments and Affi liate. Willets reported that the South-ern Iowa Council of Governments and Affi liate had revenues of $1,361,781 for the year ended Sep-tember 30, 2012. Expenditures for operations to-taled $993,159 for the year ended September 30, 2012. Expenditures included $339,104 for salaries, $94,790 for employee benefi ts and $14,060 for travel. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the offi ce of the Auditor of State and the South-ern Iowa Council of Governments’offi ce.

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Three Mount Ayr high school bowlers have been named to the District 7 All-District team. (Top row) Junior Naomi Richards (left) was honored as a second team selection while freshman Samantha Crawford received an honorable mention. The Raiderettes fi nished with a 2-10 record, good for sixth place in the seven-team district. Lamoni, at 15-1, placed fi rst in the district. (Second row) On the boys’ side, senior Jasper Abarr (left) made the second team, and sophomore Nathan Roberts received honorable men-tion. The Raiders recorded a 5-9 record, good for sixth place. Clarke cap-tured fi rst in the district with a 14-2 record.

Diagonal high school senior Heath Evans is the latest addition to the Southwestern Community College (SWCC) sports shooting program. He joins 10 other Iowa high school seniors who have been recruited by Charlie Mundy, SWCC head sports shooting coach, to be on the Spartans’ team as they debut this fall. Evans, who will graduate from Diagonal in May, plans to complete SWCC’s arts and sciences transfer program. Upon completion of his as-sociate’s degree from SWCC, heplans to transfer to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. His goal is to become a conservationist. Evans is the son of Ronda and Chris Evans of Diagonal. Two Mount Ayr elementary

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Post season honors for Raider seniors Poore, Still Two Raiders are unanimous fi rst-team choices on the Pride of Iowa boys basketball all-confer-ence teams. Seniors Braydee Poore and Jake Still are the only Raiders to appear on either the fi rst or second team rosters. This marks the third straight year Poore has been a fi rst-team selection. Still appeared on the second team last year.

Braydee Poore picked up an-other post-season basketball honor this week. The 6’3” senior was named to the 2013 Class 1A All-State boys basketball third team by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Other area players were also honored on the all-state rosters. Murray’s Austin Halls was named to the Class 1A second team. Nodaway Valley had two play-ers honored in Class 2A. Alex Wel-sch and Brad Baudler were named to the fi rst and second teams, re-spectively.

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The Ringgold County Pheasants Forever committee is preparing for its 24th annual banquet. The event will take place at the American Le-gion Building on March 15 begin-ning at 6 p.m. With the exception of member-ship dues, all proceeds raised at these banquets are spent locally to promote upland wildlife habitat. Specifi cally, the chapter has spent over $73,000 in Ringgold county. Over $42,000 helped purchase the Kellerton Grassland Bird Con-servation Area, Fogle Recreation Area and the Don and Connie Huff Wildlife Area. Over $27,000 has been used to improve habitat on private lands. The rest has been used for other conservation pro-grams such as hunter safety. Banquet prizes and auction items include guns, a Matthews bow, ice fi shing equipment, chain-saws, handmade quilts, limited edition prints, a cooler full of meat and “the best smelling barrel you’ll ever fi nd.” There will be new games including something for thekids. “There will be something for everyone,” commented chapter president Andy Kellner. “Come enjoy the evening and help support Ringgold county wildlife proj-ects.”

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Several Clearfi eld and Diagonal sixth- through eighth-graders par-ticpated last week in an art show at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts. Kera Carpenter, an eighth-grad-er from Diagonal, won a fi rst-place honor for her self-portrait sculp-ture. Maddie Lohmann, a Diagonal seventh-grader, placed second with her paper mache sculpture entitled “Wild Fire.” Also earning a second-place honor was Clearfi eld sixth-grader Cassidy Lohmann with her tie-dye banner. Honorable mention went to Diagonal seventh-grader Kennedy Brokaw-McAlexander with an ink drawing entitled “I Love Dance Zentangles.” Katie Sobotka, a Diagonal sev-enth grader, also earned an honor-able mention with her paper mache sculpture entitled “Spring Free.” Also particpating in the show were Clearfi eld sixth graders Kris-tina Marcum, Jimmie O’Connor and Morgan Parrish as well as Cassidy Becker and Kasydi Klom-mhaus, both Diagonal eighth grad-ers. Each won a CCFA Award in recognition of their participation. Diana Larson is art instructor for Clearfi eld and Diagonal. A total of 102 art pieces were submitted from nine schools, in-cluding Bedford, Clearfi eld, Corn-ing, Diagonal, East Union, Glen-wood, Orient-Macksburg, Mount Ayr and Red Oak.

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Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) recently met with a group from the Diagonal school to dis-cuss worksite wellness options. A group of fi ve school staff got to work on good ways to help em-ployees be active during the winter. They decided that promoting par-ticipation in the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Challenge, a team-based online physical activity program would be something many would be interested in being a part of. Larry Teply agreed to be team captain, and they fi lled up a 10-per-son team quickly. Ever the opti-mist and eager to help, Teply has been a wellness champion in past years by organizing teams and walking regularly with teammates. “It’s easier to be on a team because it helps me to stay active,” he said. “I don’t want to let my teammates down. Now I even walk on the weekends which I wasn’t before.” He also mentioned that some on the team have tried new activities like weightlifting.

At their latest wellness meeting the Diagonal group decided to dis-tribute a wellness interest survey to employees. They determined this would be a good way to fi nd out what sort of healthy activities and programming the staff would be interested in to start next school year. RCPH continues outreach to local businesses and organizations about worksite wellness programs. Worksite wellness can be simply defi ned as employers fi nding ways to make it easier for employees to be healthy while at the workplace and beyond. . RCPH invites everyone to look for ways to add health into their workday, whether it is a short walk on break, packing healthy snacks for your workday, or joining a team with co-workers. Call Ringgold County Public Health for more information at 641-464-0691 or on the web at www.rcph.net and www.facebook.com/rstop.

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The Ringgold county board of supervisors held a public hearing on the fi scal year 2014 budget as part of their regular meeting Mon-day, March 11. The public hearing prior to ap-proval of the fi scal year 2014 coun-ty budget lasted over two hours with a number of residents voicing concerns about the increased tax asking in the new budget. Supervisor David Inloes opened the meeting by explaining the bud-get process and the many hurdles the board faced in preparing the budget for maintaining secondary roads, their top priority. However, he said the county is already con-tributing the most ($711,738) to the Secondary Roads Department allowed by Iowa Code. Inloes add-ed that even if money in other bud-get line items was shifted or cut, the county still could not contrib-ute any more funds to the Second-ary Roads department. The board did discover insurance, FICA and IPERS can come out of the gen-eral supplemental fund and rural supplemental fund, respectfully, so they took the step to create a new levy for rural supplemental for this purpose. The shift of these ex-penses out of the secondary roads budget made available an addi-tional $465,925 that may be used to maintain roads. This action did cause a slight increase in taxes, a 1.3854 in levy rates overall, ac-cording to county fi gures. Most of those voicing con-cerns with the budget said they recognized the need for increased funding to maintain county roads.

However, they questioned why several county departments re-ceived increases to their budgets in a time when the county was strapped to fi nd suffi cient funds to maintain county roads. Lyle Faris asked why the supervisors are not asking department heads to cut their budgets. He also added he has no problem paying to fi x the roads, but if taxpayers have to pay more, then departments should have to decrease their spending. Jim Goins also said he was not opposed to paying more in taxes to address the road problem, but he felt the departments could help off-set the increased tax burden by tak-ing cuts to their budgets as well. County attorney Clint Spurrier said one reason for increases in department budgets was because insurance was not included in any department budget for FY13 when it should have been. In FY14 this problem has been corrected, there-fore showing a signifi cant increase over FY13. Faris asked the board to recon-sider the proposed budget prior to making fi nal approval, which is re-quired by March 15. Raymond Shields, representing Farm Bureau, stated the organiza-tion is in favor of a gas tax increase to provide additional funding for secondary roads; however, he is not sure if this bill will pass this legislative session. Kevin Kilgore presented what he considers to be a number of er-rors and/or omissions contained within the budget fi gures. He noted that the budget that

was published in the paper is not the same as the budget presented at the hearing. Inloes responded that the budget proposed at the hearing is less than what was published in the paper due to an error with Sec-ondary Roads FICA and IPERS. Kilgore said there is no transfer out listed for FY13 and the FY14 transfer out number is wrong, thus causing the ending balance to be incorrect. He added that the valu-ations for FY14 are not correct. Kilgore also argued that fl ex-sheets used to prepare the fi nal budget are offi cial documents and questioned why they do not match what is in the published budget. He also noted that the assessor’s bud-get does not match the fl exsheets and that the salaries listed on the proposed budget do not match the fl exsheet amounts. At the end of the hearing, the

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not to interrupt Internet service for students and staff.Spending reduction plan Superintendent Drake presented his plan to reduce spending for the next school year if state aid does not cover projected increased ex-penses. He told the board the ten-tative plan was necessary because notices needed to be sent to district staff by April 1 if their positions were affected by potential cuts. Even though the state legis-lature has not yet set allowable growth for schools for next year, Drake said he based his plan on two percent allowable growth. With that “new money,” the district would still be short approximately $66,808 to cover contracted staff salary and benefi ts for next year. The plan included the elimina-tion of the librarian position that is currently shared with Bedford. Drake explained Kim Curry had agreed to take on library respon-sibilities along with her current duties as technology director. She has agreed to obtain additional cer-tifi cation in that area. That move would save $7,600. Drake estimated the district could save $18,000 in replacing a retiring teacher and $24,000 by not fi lling two open classifi ed po-sitions. Another $17,344 would need to come from cuts from the teaching staff, but Drake pointed out that number did not equal one full-time teacher. Drake added any allowable growth above two percent would reduce the necessity for some of the planned reductions, but he said factors such as the number of em-ployees opting into the district’s insurance plan would also affect the need to amend the reduction plan.Budget Drake presented the district bud-get and tax levies for the coming school year. The budget estimates collecting $3,678,113 through util-ity replacement and property tax. The levy rate for next year is just over $16.56 per $1000 valuation, similar to this year. The total general fund levy would raise $2,733,281, the man-agement levy would total $250,000, the physical plant and equipment levy would raise $76,157 and the debt service levy would total $618,675. A public hearing on the budget was set for April 8 at 6 p.m.Personnel The board approved the resig-nations of Roberta Campbell and Lyle Main, both of whom are ac-cepting the district’s new early retirement incentive for classifi ed employees. The board also approved the resignation of Janet Auge from her elementary teaching contract at the end of the current school year. Auge’s husband Brad was relocat-

ed early in the school year to the Kansas City area to assume man-agement of a Hy-Vee store there. The board approved hiring Brandie Ruggles as middle school track coach for $1,458. The addi-tional coaching position resulted from higher-than-expected num-bers out for track this season. Tori Braby was hired as varsity volley-ball coach for the 2013-14 school year for $2,332.Athletic sharing Activities director Delwyn Showalter reminded the board it was time to reconsider the athletic sharing agreement in baseball and track with Diagonal for the next school year. He said he had some concern with the agreement for track. He explained that while only two Diagonal students were out for track this year, the sharing agree-ment had bumped Mount Ayr into Class 2A. As a result, the boys and girls teams cannot compete at the same district site; plus Mount Ayr can no longer host a district meet. He told the board he has discussed the issue with Diagonal adminis-tration, and they fully understand the problem. Unfortunately, it ap-pears the number of Diagonal stu-dents interested in track may not get any better next year. The board will make a decision about the fu-ture of the sharing agreement at the April meeting.Other business Prior to the regular meeting, the board met in closed session to conduct evaluations of elementary principal Chris Elwood and sec-ondary principal Lynne Wallace. The board took no action coming out of closed session. Superintendent Joe Drake presented criteria for a proposed Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame would recognize individuals and groups who have made consider-able contributions and/or brought honor and recognition to the dis-trict. Recognition categories in-clude “friends” of Mount Ayr Community School, coaches/spon-sors, teams/groups, individuals and distinguished graduates. Potential inductees could be nominated by anyone at any time, and nominees would be reviewed by a Hall of Fame selection committee who would vote on the fi nal inductees. The board will review the criteria and act on the proposal at the April meeting. After approving language changes dealing with “collabo-ration” as mandated by the state legislature, the board approved the 2013-14 master agreement with the teachers. Superintendent Drake reported progress is being made to address problems with the commons fl oor. Apparently the bonding company has been in contact with the fl oor-ing subcontractor, who is now seeking information about the size and extent of the needed repairs.

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We salute area Farmers

duRIng� Ag Week - March 17 - 23

STEVE’S TRACTOR REPAIRNational Agriculture Week Is March 17 - 23

CONGRATULATIONS……goes out to all area farmers

and ag workers.

Hwy. 169 N., Mount Ayr • Ph. 464-2574

Steve and Carol Oxley

To Ringgold County farmsand ag-related workers -

we salute you during

CommunityMeat ProcessorsMount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2600

David and Lori Freed

National Agriculture

WeekMarch 17 - 23

Randy GreggFinancial Advisor

2332 State Highway 2 • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854Ph. 641-464-2062

Saluting the crop and livestock producerswe value as clients and for all they do for ourlocal economy and the world beyond during

NATIONAL AG WEEK • March 17 - 23

JUST POWER and REPAIR208 Broadway Street, Diagonal, IowaPh. 641-734-5700 or 641-340-0769

“We’ll Get Your Tractor Ready For Planting and Harvest”1304 West South Street • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 • Ph. 641-464-3800

Are

a ag

pro

ducers and agribusinesses are something to crow about!

Ringgold County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Week Next month Ringgold county farmers will begin planting the seeds that will eventually nourish Iowa’s livestock and be turned into the products we use on a daily ba-sis, like cleaners, inks, plastic, vi-tamins, ethanol and wine. During National Agriculture Week and National Agriculture Day (March 20), Ringgold County Farm Bureau celebrates new life on the farm and the farmer’s com-mitment to nurturing that life in a way that benefi ts all Iowans. To celebrate National Ag Week, Ringgold County Farm Bureau will be presenting Ag in the Class-room and NRCS will be holding an Essay Contest in our schools. Farm Bureau also encourages everyone to visit http://www.farmersfeedus.org/ to see Iowa’s farm families in action and sign up for a chance to win free groceries for a year! “Iowa farmers are blessed with fertile soil and an environment that’s ideal for growing crops and raising livestock,” says Raymond Shields, Ringgold County Farm Bureau President. ”And all Io-wans can feel fortunate knowing that their food is being grown and raised by their neighbors, farm-ers whose families have worked the land for generations and have remained committed to producing wholesome food and protecting our natural resources.” Iowa’s 92,000 farms lead the nation in corn, soybean, hog and egg production. They’re also among the national leaders in en-vironmental protection, investing about $435 million annually in conservation practices. Iowa ranks fi rst nationally in acres devoted to grassy buffer strips that reduce runoff and protect streams, with almost 13 percent of the nations total. To learn more about farming and how it touches all Iowans, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com. Stop into the Ringgold County Farm Bureau offi ce anytime dur-ing Ag week for cookies and cof-fee and to fi nd out more about what Farm Bureau can do for you.

Letter to the Editor: Designing a Super Bowl ad-vertisement has become about as much competition as the actual football game. Millions of dollars are spent by both United States and foreign corporations to earn the designation as best Super Bowl ad. This year Chrysler’s ad “So God Made a Farmer” rated as one of the best. Why would an adver-tisement highlighting the life of a farmer gain such attention in the United States where farming only employs less than two percent of the population? Was it the fact that it was a nar-ration of Paul Harvey’s speech at the 1978 national FFA convention coupled to passionate photographs of farm life or is it the current world concern of food shortages caused by recent droughts in food-producing nations? Do the CEO’s of Chrysler Cor-poration which donated $1 mil-lion dollars to the Future Farmers of America (which was reached in less than fi ve days due to the popularity of the ad) recognize the importance of insuring a pool of individuals who have the skills to produce food for the rest of the

America facing a shortage of persons wanting to farmLetter to the Editor

world? Or did the creators of the ad know what would catch the view-er’s attention and gain the recogni-tion of one of the top-rated Super Bowl ads? Whatever the reason, the fact remains the same - the United States is facing a shortage of per-sons wanting to become farmers. For every one farmer and rancher under the age of 25, there are fi ve who are 75 or older, according to Agriculture Department statistics. In the next 10 years, nearly 50 per-cent of active farmers will retire. Who will replace these farmers? Current political legislation and

economic uncertainty is not much encouragement for a young per-son to choose the risk involved in farming over the security of a sala-ried job in urban America. Farm Bureau is a grass roots organization dedicated to support-ing young persons wanting to farm which helps ensure that a secure, safe, affordable food supply is available for all Americans. The United States has led the world for years in the least amount of disposable income spent for food. For America to remain number one over the rest of the world in income spent for food, consumers

need a voice like Farm Bureau’s in Washington D.C. to ensure that areas such as laws, government policies, fi nance and education are favorable for production agricul-ture. A membership in your local Farm Bureau shows your support for keeping safe, affordable food on your table. For those who are Farm Bureau members, thank you for your com-mitment. If you are not a member, Ringgold County Farm Bureau would appreciate your member-ship, a show of your support for

our local farmers. You can contact any Farm Bureau member or stop in at the local offi ce and discover all the benefi ts a membership in Farm Bureau has to offer such as scholarships, Ford vehicle dis-counts, health screenings, hearing aid discounts, AAA membership discount, free admittance to the Iowa Hall of Pride and many oth-ers.

Joy Goins membership chairman

Diagonal

Mount Ayr Record-News

WANT ADS WORK!Call 641-464-2440 today.

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Salute to Agriculture

We salute all the farmers and ag workers

in Ringgold County

Offers expire March 31, 2013.

Dredge Feed ServiceHighways 2 & 169, Mount Ayr

Ph. 641-464-2843

Stop and checkwith us for March365 Mineral Prices

CheckWith Us!

Services We Provide:• Grind & Mix• Bag or Bulk

Delivery• Buy Grain

CONGRATULATONS……to all area farmers and agricultural

workers during Ag Week, March 17-23.G & I Feed & Grain Inc.

Ronnie Gregg, Owner/Manager304 N. Polk, Mount Ayr • Ph. 464-2828

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon

We salute and appreciate our farm and agri-business customers during

National Ag WeekMarch 17-23

Bill Stull - ManagerCall us at 641-464-3640 for your fuel

and lube needs.

Visit our website at www.mobergiowarealty.com

With spring work just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to meet our NAPA Auto Parts store team and to see all we have to offer to your farm operation.

NAPA AUTO PARTS

FARMSALESPECIALS

Stop by and check out the sale

specials in-store.

Ringgold Mutual Insurance AssociationRinggold Mutual Insurance AssociationPh. 641-464-2666

Shafer Insurance AgencyShafer Insurance AgencyRobert R. Shafer

100 E. Madison, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2756

Saluting the ag industry duringNational Agriculture Week - March 17-23

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENTS• Home • Auto • Liability • Farm

2661 Hwy. 2, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2152

Proud to keep our ag customers moving. We salute all the area livestock and crop producers

and agribusinesses during National Ag Week.

EIGHMY MONUMENT COMPANY EIGHMY MONUMENT COMPANY

During National Ag Week, we would liketo thank all the men and women in agriculture

and agribusiness who get up each morningand work hard to feed our local economy

and the world beyond.MALCOLM EIGHMY

404 S. Lincoln • Mount Ayr, Iowa • Ph. 641-464-3110

Fletchall Pipe & Steel, Inc.806 East Farwell, Grant City, Missouri

Ph. 660-564-3605

Come to Fletchall’s for qualitySTEEL supplies built to last –

Mount Ayr, Iowa

◆ ICF Basement Foundations◆ Driveways and Sidewalks◆ Garage Floors

Drew Larsen • Cell 641-202-0193

We salute area producers during

NationalAg WeekMarch 17-23

LARSEN BROTHERSCONCRETE

We salute the agricultural community during

National Ag Week for the vital rolethey play in our local economy.

Klejch Insurance and Real Estate

120 S. Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2931

Hwy. 2, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2368

Ken Stephens, Owner

StephensTire & Oil

www.usbank.com Member FDIC

Our staff isproud of our area

farmersand ag business.

101 S. Fillmore, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3251

U.S. Bank understands the unique needs of your agricultural business.That’s why we work hard every dayto provide loans and lines of credit, business checking and equipment leasing backed by the highest level of service available anywhere – Guaranteed.Let one of our agricultural loan officers start working for you today!

305 N. Fillmore, Mount AyrPh. 641-464-2814

We acceptOver 30 years in business.

The news is it’s

NationalAg Week

March17 - 23

We saluteall our customers

and friendsin agriculture

and agribusiness.

Farmer/author/storyteller Mi-chael Cotter will present stories about farming, farmers and their community 7 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 14 at the Princess Theater. The presentation is sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Com-merce, the Princess Theater and the Mount Ayr Lions. Tickets are available at the door for $10. The Lions will serve a roast beef and pork loin dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the First Christian Church prior to the performance. Cost is $8.00. According to a press release, Cotter is a “third-generation south-ern Minnesota farmer, dad and storyteller. He is a combination of pride in straight corn rows and concern for a healthy environ-ment. His Irish-Catholic heritage gives him the gift of compassion and understanding, blended with a little blarney, and his gentle nature invites his audiences to look deep within themselves to fi nd their own stories. He believes in farming, in people and in the healing power of storytelling.”

Cotter to headline ag event

Farm employmentFAQ on website All farm owners are subject to labor laws when farm employees are involved, but knowing what those laws are and when some rules – or exemptions – apply can be confusing. To offer some clarity, Practical Farmers of Iowa has developed a new online resource to help Iowa farmers and farm workers better understand their rights and respon-sibilities as employers and em-ployees. The resource, “Farm Em-ployment FAQ,” was developed in partnership with Farm Commons and is available for free on the Practical Farmers of Iowa website at www.practicalfarmers.org. The FAQ is not intended as a comprehensive legal resource, but rather as a starting point for farm-ers and workers to fi nd answers to common questions and links to other resources. The goal is to help farmers gain more insight into how to comply with state and federal la-bor laws, which can span multiple regulatory agencies. The FAQ con-sists of questions organized into several categories, including: •General wage questions •Interns, trainees or youth workers •Volunteers •Work crews, migrant workers or independent contractors •Insurance, injuries and work-ers’ compensation •Paperwork, taxes and wage withholding

Practical Farmers of Iowa will continue its online seminar series this spring with several timely learning opportunities to help farmers as they prepare to plant, hire workers and make farm de-cisions. The interactive webinars – called farminars – will occur live each Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. CST, from March 19 through April 2, and are free and open to

2013 crop fair offers information This winter’s “Tools for the Fu-ture” Crop Fair has a program de-signed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern ag-riculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers As-sociation (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be March 22 at Elks Lodge, 701 South Fremont Street in Shenandoah. The free program runs from 1 to 4 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12 p.m. Featured presentations include “2013 Weather Outlook” by Bryce Anderson, ag meteorologist with DTN; “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” by Ben Gleason, sus-tainable program manager with Iowa Corn, “Crop Management Concerns for 2013” by Aaron Saeugling, fi eld agronomist with Iowa State University. For questions or to RSVP by March 18th, contact Janelle Kracht, district fi eld manager with Iowa Corn at 515-229-9980.

Iowa exports beat the national rate According to recently released export statistics for 2012, Iowa ex-ports of manufactured goods and value-added agricultural goods have increased almost 10 percent over the 2011 calendar year. In 2012, Iowa exported over $14.6 billion to countries around the world, compared to $13.3 bil-lion of exports in 2011. Overall exports for the entire U.S. grew by 4.46 percent in 2012.

‘Farminars’ to be presented starting March 19everyone. Any computer with an Internet connection may be used to participate. Farminars are led by farmers, and many are presented in a “fi sh-bowl” format where attendees listen as an experienced farmer answers a beginning farmer’s questions. To participate or see upcoming farminars, go to www.

practicalfarmers.org/farminar. All archived farminars and au-dio podcasts of past farminars are also available at this link. Topics featured this spring will include: cover crops and online tools to aid cover crop decision-making; farm worker hiring tips and guidelines; and ways begin-ning farmers employed on mentor

farms can get the most out of their experience. Experienced farmers serving as mentors will also get

tips on how to provide a better on-farm learning opportunity for workers they employ.

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Ph. 660-254-3592Now an Abilene Machine Dealer

205 North Boundary StreetGrant City, MO 64456

Located in the heart of Chinatown

We salute our ag customers during National Ag Week.

100 E. South Street, Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 • Ph. 641-464-3888 • www.greatwesternbank.com

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Mount Ayr402 S. Hayes • Ph. 641-464-2121Visit us online: www.hy-vee.com/store/mount-ayr

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Check out our Facebook pageto see our

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We salute area producers and agribusiness during National Ag Week, March 17 - 23

We salute area crop and livestock producers and agribusiness during National Ag Week, March 17-23.

Wanda Hosfield Broker-Owner

Cell: 641-344-4802

200 West South Street • Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854Ph. 641-464-2080 • Fax 641-464-2081

wanda@sciowarealty.comwww.sciowarealty.com

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March 17 - 23

Saluting Our Ag Partners During

205 W. South StreetMount AyrPh. 641-464-2606

Our Commitment to YouMy family is my number one priority – just as yours is for you. That’s why we take great strides to care for our land and our animals and are committed to providing safe, healthy food for you and your family. After all, our family eats the very same food.Raising grain and livestock on our farm truly is a family business. My wife, Mary Jo and I work together to teach our three sons about the importance of values…values that include hard work, a love for the land and a passion for our animals. Our sons have learned at an early age how to feed and care for our animals. We want them to understand the responsibility that is involved in raising livestock and to be proud that our family is playing such an important role in feeding Iowans like you, as well as a growing world.Despite the coldest of Iowa winters or the hottest of summers, we do what it takes year-round to ensure that our crops thrive and our animals are comfortable and well cared for. This is our commitment to you.

I’m so proud to be a fifth generation family farmer. It’s who I am. I’m committed to doing what’s right for your family and mine.

Duane Ohnemus FamilyMilo, Iowa

We salute our ag clientsduring Ag Week, March 17 - 23

~ Attorney at Law ~201 E. Monroe, Mount Ayr ~ Ph. 641-464-2205

RINGGOLD COUNTYCATTLEMEN

SICKELSLime and Rock Hauling

Ron Sickels • Ph. 641-464-2941

Proud to workwith area farmersand agribusiness

every day.

VETTEREQUIPMENT

Hwy. 2 West • Mount Ayr, Iowa • Ph. 641-464-3268

National Agriculture WeekMarch 17 - 23

We want to salute our local

farmers and agricultural

workers during

Doc, are you

checking for

twins or hunting

for your watch?

National Ag Week

March 17 - 23

Hilltop Veterinary

Clinic Mount Ayr

Keith Miller, D.V.M.Dan Weddle, D.V.M.

Rebecca Jessica

Rod Kevin

DIAGONALBUILDINGPRODUCTS

309 Broadway SreetDiagonal, Iowa

Ph. 641-734-5411

Saluting Ag Producers

for all they dofor our area during

National Agriculture Week

March 17 - 23

During

NATIONALAG WEEK

March 17 - 23we salute

area livestock and crop producers

and agribusinesses who support

our local economy and help feed us

and world beyond.

Taygold Community Store✦ Gas ✦ Food ✦ Groceries ✦ Beer ✦ Coffee

✦ Ice ✦ Soft Serve Ice Cream• 24-HOUR FUELING • ATM • E-85

210 Broadway, Clearfield – Ph. 641-336-2052

NATIONALAG WEEK

Check out Derald’s Garage for lawn and garden equipment, landscaping and agriculture supplies and equipment.

DERALD’S GARAGE215 Dunning Avenue, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3367

Public NoticesPublicNotices

ORDINANCE NO. 19AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES

OF THE CITY OF MOUNT AYR, IOWA, 2007,

BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO COUNCIL

COMPENSATIONBE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Ayr, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTIONS MODIFIED. Section 17.06 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mount Ayr, Iowa 2007 is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof:

17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council member is $50.00 for each meeting of the Council attended and pay-able biannually.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[8]) SECTION 2. SEVERABIL-ITY CLAUSE. If any section, pro-vision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitu-tional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. WHEN EFFEC-TIVE: This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its fi nal pas-sage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council the 4th day of March 2013 and approved this 4th day of March 2013. DONALD SOLLIDAY MayorATTEST: PAMELA POORE City ClerkFirst Reading: 02-04-2013Second Reading: 02-18-2013Third Reading: 03-04-2013 I certify that the forgoing was published as Ordinance No. 19 on the 14th day of March 2013. PAMELA POORE City Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICEPetitioner, Taja Meek

vs James Meek, respondent.

A hearing on the petition for ple-nary order of protection is hereby set for 1:30 p.m. in court room 207 on April 10th, 2013, in the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois.

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Ringgold County Supervisors ProceedingsMarch 4, 2013 The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, March 4, 2013. The meet-ing was called to order at 9 a.m. with the following members present: Da-vid Inloes, Royce Dredge and Kraig Pennington. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to approve the agenda.

AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. A motion was made by Kraig Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge to approve the previous min-utes. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. Claim checks will be issued March 7, 2013.

Abarr, Charles, township trustee meeting, $10.00.

ACS, treasurer 20/20, $600.00.Adams Quality Cleaning, Febru-

ary 2013 cleaning, $80.00.Alliant Energy, RCSS/sheriff

electric/courthouse gas/electric/Red-ding/public health utilities/Beacons-fi eld/Tingley, $7,426.91.

American Express, offi ce items, $14.85.

Angus, Warren, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Arends, Shannon, cell phone/school meals, $108.75.

Auto-Jet Muffl er Corp., parts, $361.16.

Bankers Leasing Company, pub-lic health copier lease payment/over-age, $293.91.

Barco Municipal Products, tools, $317.12.

Barker Implement Co., parts, $136.60.

Beck, Leora Sue, February mile-age/cell phone, $258.83.

Bishop, Laurance M., township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Bishop, Terry, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Boyer Petroleum Co., oil sup-plies, $52.00.

Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., bridge inspection, $4,357.00.

California Contractors Supplies, refl ective tape, $158.00.

_________________________________ Continued on page 13

Cannon, Gerald, February chore service, $56.00.

$375.00.Sobotka, Michael, cell phone/

school, $59.74.Southern Iowa Rural Water Asso-

ciation, Redding shed, $19.00.Southwest Builder Supply, offi ce

items/custodian supplies, $4.20.Spring Valley Wireless, radio ser-

vice, $313.00.Stivers Ford, parts, $126.00.Swanson, Linda, township trustee

meetings, $20.00.Trullinger, Steve, township trust-

ee meetings/March cell phone use, $50.00.

Tyler Technologies, Inc., auditor computers, $2,232.00.

United Healthcare, ref. no. 2423602 overpayment, $242.00.

U.S. Bank, offi ce/PAT/BT/Chef Charles postage/RCSS recreation/conservation training, $1,070.04.

U.S. Cellular, PAT/case manage-ment wireless modems, $103.04.

Visionworks, Inc., case manage-ment housing fee, $500.00.

Von Bokern Associates, bi-annual union admin. expense, $1,100.00.

Walkup, Dale, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Walmart Community/GECRB, jail/offi ce supplies, $204.53.

Walter, Merle, E-911 cell/Inter-net/mileage/addressing, $121.26.

Waske, Amanda, auditor offi ce supplies, $25.98.

Weeda, Kenneth, township trust-ee meetings, $20.00.

Wex Bank, sheriff fuel, $3,480.96.

White, Landon, cell phone/school meals/postage, $70.97.

Windstream, 911/RCSS phones/treasurer/recorder phones/fax-es/courthouse data processing, $438.38.

Windstream Communications, 911 trunking, $515.78.

Ziegler, outside repairs/parts, $2,957.09.

Fund Total = $187,127.30FUND TOTALS RECAP

General Basic ................$27,339.79General Supplemental .....91,527.45Secondary Road ..............62,259.27Case Management ................676.14Jail Sales Tax Account ......2,801.38Emergency Management......317.02Ringgold Co. Sheriff’s Reserves .........................280.00Ringgold Co. K9 Unit ..........209.03E-911 Surcharge ...................815.51Sheriff’s Commissary Account .........................616.43Assessor ...............................180.28Unreimbursed Medical Exp./AFLAC ...............105.00 Grand Total = $187,127.30 Tony Miller met with the board on behalf of the Southeast Iowa Re-sponse Group (SIRG) to update the 28E Agreement between SIRG and Ringgold county. This update allows Keokuk county out of the agreement and Ringgold county to be a part of the agreement. SIRG consists of 10 counties providing HAZMAT train-ing to fi refi ghters in each county. Ringgold county pays $.85 per cap-ita to be a part of SIRG. Mr. Miller mentioned there is a plan in place to start supplying participating counties with HAZMAT equipment within the next year at no cost to the counties. Secondary roads assistant to the engineer Vic Lilienthal and offi ce manager Lizzie Hanawalt were pres-ent to discuss the renewal of their contracts with secondary roads. They have not had contracts since 2009. They reviewed their responsibilities within the department and how their work load has increased signifi cantly since they started. They respectfully requested an increase in pay to be more in line with their job duties as well as their position ranking within the state. The board will review their requests and schedule a time to meet with both Vic and Lizzie at a later board meeting. Kraig Pennington excused him-self at 1 p.m. to attend an interagency meeting. Zach Gunsolley, county engineer, met with the board to review second-ary roads updates. Zach attended County

Thursday, March 14, 2013 Mount Ayr Record-News 13

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Qualified applicants must be 62 years of age or older,handicap/disabled regardless of age.

For video tours and additional information, visit:www.national-management.com

For an application or more information,contact: Elsie Morris, Project Manager

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Ph. 641-342-2718 • Fax: 641-342-2314

This institution is an equal opportunityprovider and employer.

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Qualified applicants must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age.

For an application or more information, contact:Devy Combs, Director

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Ph. 641-784-7777

This institutionis an equal opportunityprovider and employer.

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FREEHEARINGTEST

57th Annual United Baptist-Presbyterian Church

PANCAKE SUPPERPANCAKE SUPPERSaturday, March 16

4:30 - 7 p.m.at the United Baptist-Presbyterian

Church on the corner of Hwys. 2 & 169All You Can Eat: Pancakes, Syrup,

Ham or Sausage and DrinkFreewill offering. Money goes to Ringgold County Cares Program.

$375.00.

Church Obituaries Public Notices Ringgold County Supervisors Proceedings

ObituariesChurch Notes

Mount Ayr Larger ParishUnited Methodist Churches

Pastor Skip RushingRedding

9:00 a.m., Worship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School.

Middle Fork 9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. 10:00 a.m., Worship.

Mount Ayr10:00 a.m., Sunday School.

10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Refreshments and Fellowship. 11:00 a.m., Worship. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

100 N. Polk, Mount AyrFr. Bashir Abdelsamad, Pastor

Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchGrand River

Fr. Bashir Abdelsamad, Pastor Saturdays, mass at 5:30 p.m.

United Church of DiagonalPastor Ed Shields

9:30 a.m., Church. 10:30 a.m., Sunday school.

Tingley First Christian ChurchAl Rusk, Pastor

10:00 a.m., Church school. Mar-garet Hull, Superintendent. 11:00 a.m., Worship.

First Lutheran ChurchMount Ayr - LCMS

Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Watt

Sunday, March 17: 8:00 a.m., Worship with holy communion.

Free Methodist Church Charles Weiman, Pastor

10:00 a.m., Sunday school. 11:00 a.m., Worship service. 7:00 p.m., Evening worship. Wednesday, Family Night Prayer meeting; F.M.Y., C.L.C., 7 p.m.

Kellerton Assembly of God Church

Pastor Barton Shields 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship service. 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening wor-ship. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Adult Bible study.

Blockton Christian ChurchScott Marcum, Pastor

9:30 a.m., Bible School. 10:45 a.m., Worship. Second and fourth Sundays of each month, Youth Groups. First Wednesday of each month, Church Night.

Tent ChapelChurch of Christ

Richard Reinhardt, Minister(3 miles south of Blockton, Iowa)

Bible study, 10:00 a.m. Morning worship, 11:00 a.m. Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” - 7 a.m., Sunday on Ch. 17; KDSM Dish 259, 6:30 a.m. or Direct TV 364, 6:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m., evening ser-vices. Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Bible study.

Regular Baptist ChurchMount Ayr

464-3293 (Church)Pastor Seth Denney

9:45 a.m., Sunday School. 11:00 a.m., Morning worship service. Nursery available. 6:30 p.m., Evening service. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., AWANA; 7 p.m., Midweek Bible study and prayer. 7 p.m., Youth service.

Hickory GroveAdvent Christian Church

Sherry Wiley, supply pastor The church has closed for the winter and will reopen in the spring on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Mount Ayr Assembly of GodPastor Doug Rohrer

(515-783-7712)See our facebook page

8:15 - 8:45 a.m., Prayer 9:00 a.m., Sunday school for all ages. 10:00 a.m., Fellowship. 10:30 a.m., Worship service. Nursery available. Children’s church. 5:00 p.m. Men of Valor Saturday, March 2: 8 - 11 a.m., Open Closet.

Thursdays: Revolution Youth - 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays: Kids Club - 5-7 p.m.

KellertonUnited Methodist Church

Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship.

Beaconsfi eldUnited Methodist Church

Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Morning Wor-ship. No Sunday School.

The LighthouseNon-Denominational Fellowship

Doug Greene, PastorDarin Dolecheck, Youth Pastor

(west 2 miles on Hwy. 2) 9:45 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship. 6:30 p.m., Evening Worship. Mondays, 5 p.m., Thin Within Support Group; 7 p.m., Sowing in Tears Support Group. Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., Crew Kids’ Club; 8 - 9 p.m., SOC Youth Meeting. Saturday Night Service, 7 p.m., Bible Study and Prayer led by Darla Dolecheck. Sermons available online at: light-houseonline.org.

United Baptist-Presbyterian Church

2343 State Highway 169Mount Ayr

Michael Maddy, Pastor(641-464-2127)

www.ubpchurch.com Saturday, March 16:

4:30-7 p.m., Pancake supper at UBP Church. (Freewill offering) Sunday, March 17: 9:00 a.m., Sunday school.

10:00 a.m., Church service. Greeter, Dean Blades; Call to worship, Deb Larson: Musician, Nancy Sackett; Children’s sermon, Pat Meester; Monday, March 18: 5:00 p.m., Stretch exercises-UBP Church. Tuesday, March 19: 7:00 a.m., Men’s breakfast at UBP Church.

Wednesday, March 20: 1:30 p.m., Lois Circle held at UBP Church. 5:00 p.m., Stretch exercises. 5:30 p.m., Choir practice at UBP Church. Director Judy Cunning. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Mount Ayr Health Care.

Faith United ParishPastor Bruce Giese

Platte Center 8:30 a.m., Worship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School.

First Christian Church Pastor Chris Conklin

Sunday, March 17: 7:00 a.m., Men’s breakfast. 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church. Tuesday, March 19: Bloodmobile. Wednesday, March 20: 9:00 a.m., WIC. Wednesdays: L.A.M.B.S. at 3:30 p.m.; Choir at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer group at 9:30 a.m. Bank of Christ Outreach and Hope

Center2nd & Ringgold, Kellerton

10:00 a.m., Sunday school for children and adults. 11:00 a.m., Church service with Kathy Johnston speaking.

Wishard Chapel Community Church

Pastor Bill Armstrong 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Worship. Women of Wishard (WOW): Every fi rst Wednesday at 7 p.m.

EllstonUnited Methodist Church

Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:00 a.m., Church services. 10:00 a.m., Sunday school and Bible study. United Methodist Women: Every second Monday at 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Men: First/third Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Youth Group: First/third Wednes-days, 6:30 p.m. Second Sunday - potluck; fourth Sunday - fellowship time. Website: ellstonumc.org

TingleyUnited Methodist Church

Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Worship. United Methodist Women: Every Third Wednesday. Youth Group: Second and Fourth Sundays, 5 p.m., at Ellston.

Area Bible Fellowship Church204 North Van Buren, Clearfi eld

Pastor Ron Christian 10:00 a.m., Worship service. 11:15 a.m., Sunday school.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., AWANA.Website: www.areabiblefellow-

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Trinity Christian ChurchTerry Roberts, Minister

446-8654(Hwy. 2 West, Decatur)

8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship services. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. Wednesday: 7 p.m., Youth/Small group Bible study. Nursery avail-able.

The Community of ChristTony and Sandy Crandell, Co-pastors

Sunday, March 17: 11:00 a.m., Worship service with Pam Cress speaking.

Mount Ayr Restoration Branch

Sherman Phipps, Presiding ElderAlan Smith, Assistant

Sunday, March 17:Welcomers: Rob Rolfe family.

9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Steve Smith family. 10:00 a.m., Classes. 11:00 a.m., Worship. Rodney Bastow, presiding; Ed Anderson, speaking; Pat Bolingbroke, pianist; Jordison Family, special music. Custodians: Rod Bastows. 6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at Ron Smith home. Wednesday, March 20: 7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Gor-don Winkler home. Sherman Phipps, presiding.

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Kenny BolingerKENNETH GENE BOLINGER Kenneth Gene Bolinger, son of John R. and Suzie H. (Scott) Bolinger, was born June 4, 1931 at home south of Mount Ayr, Iowa. Kenny grew up in Ringgold and Taylor counties. Kenny was united in marriage to Marcia Haynes in March 1950. To this marriage were born two sons, Mike in 1951 and Curtis in 1955. Kenny worked for Farmers Coop in Creston, Iowa and retired as the manager. Kenny learned to play the mandolin by ear and loved music. He played for square dances, music jams and everything between. Kenny also enjoyed hunting, fi shing and working in his garden. He is a member of the Eagles Lodge in Creston and the Clearfi eld Christian Church. Kenny experienced the loss of his son, Mike, on May 14, 1969 and his wife, Marcia, on May 1, 1994. Kenny married Sherry Boy-er Mullin in 1995. They made their home in Clearfi eld, Iowa since 1997. Kenny will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend. Kenny passed away March 9, 2013 in Clearfi eld. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents; wife; son; siblings, Rex (Austie) Bolinger, Opal (Clyde) Rinehart, Everett (Leona) Bolinger, Virgil Bolinger, Paul (Irma) Bolinger, Clarence Bolinger, Lloyd (Vio-let) Bolinger and Weldon (Rose) Bolinger; father and mother-in-law, Randal and Ethel Haynes of Lenox, Iowa; mother-in-law, Betty Boyer, and stepson-in-law, Phillip Kirby. Those left to cherish his memo-ry include his wife, Sherry Bolinger of Clearfi eld, Iowa; son, Curtis Bolinger of Creston, Iowa; grand-sons, Rowdy and Alex Bolinger of Creston, Iowa; stepdaughters, Kathryn Kirby of Centerville, Iowa and Karole (Barry) Weeks of Ryan, Iowa; stepgrandchildren, Nickolas Kirby, Trevor Weeks, Cooper Weeks, Katelynn Kirby and Gracie Weeks; brother, Loren (Dorothy) Bolinger of Blockton, Iowa; father-in-law, Marvin Boyer of Clearfi eld, Iowa; brother-in-law, Doug (Deb) Boyer of Clearfi eld, Iowa, and nieces, nephews, cous-ins, other relatives and friends. A memorial fund has been es-tablished in his name to be decided later. Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Clearfi eld was in charge of his arrangements. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 13, at the Clearfi eld Christian Church in Clearfi eld with Rev. Tim Maxa offi ciating. Private burial of the cremains was held in Graceland Cemetery in Creston.

Death notice for Larry Perlenfein Larry G. Perlenfein, 71, died March 11, 2013 at his residence in Mission, TX. Ric Brown Family Funeral Home of Mission is in charge of arrangements.

Joe JacksonJOE ANDREW JACKSON

Joe Andrew Jackson was born April 19, 1932 to Clifford and Sar-ah Ethel Hunt Jackson at Jackson Corner in southern Ringgold coun-ty, Iowa. He attended Rose Hill country school and graduated from Mount Ayr high school in 1950. He was very proud of having been a member of an undefeated high school football team coached by Joe McNeill. Joe married Carmeta Fletch-all in 1950 and then served in the Army and served during the Ko-rean War. Upon his return from the Army he bought and operated a service station in Grant City, Mis-souri. In 1960 Joe was elected to the Missouri State Legislature and served as a state representative for one term. He spent the fi nal years of his working career engaged in the operation of the Joe Jackson Insur-ance Agency in Mount Ayr, Iowa. He was a 50+ year member of the American Legion and a member of the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church in Mount Ayr. Joe passed away March 4, 2013 in Mount Ayr. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mary Faith Jackson, James Jack-son, Opal Barnett, Evelyn James and Dorothy Jensen. Left to mourn him are a sis-ter, Sally Sedgewick and husband Chuck of Grand Haven, Michigan; a brother, Delbert Jackson and wife Hazel of Allendale, Missouri; sev-eral nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends. Watson-Arm-strong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements. Services were held at the Unit-ed Baptist Presbyterian Church in Mount Ayr on Friday, March 8, 2013, with Pastor Mike Maddy of-fi ciating. Musicians were Nancy Sackett, Carol Anne McCreary and Barbie Belzer. A private burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery near Mount Ayr.

Cargill Salt Division, salt, $913.56.

Carr, Matt, cell phone, $50.00.CenturyLink, 911 trunking/DHS

phone, $182.52.City of Delphos, February street

payment, $73.67.City of Diagonal, February street

payment, $550.36.City of Kellerton, February street

payment, $741.71.City of Maloy, February street

payment, $85.53.City of Mount Ayr, public health

water/sewer/sheriff/courthouse wa-ter/offi ce, $423.90.

CNH Capital/Vetter, parts, $62.71.

Coulson, Dan, township trustee meeting, $10.00.

Culligan, courthouse/public health/courthouse water, offi ce items, $91.50.

Cummins Central Power, LLC, parts, $188.07.

Daughton, Bill, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Davison, Mark, cell phone/school meals, $62.26.

Department of Veteran Affairs, Central Iowa Health Care, public health veterans affairs, $160.00.

Diagonal Progress, public health CPPW advertising/supervisors/EMA publications/bid advertisement, $2,064.35.

Dolecheck, Allan, township trust-ee meetings, $20.00.

Doster, Chris, February mileage, cell phone, $63.34.

Drury Inn & Suites, EMA ISAC lodging, $172.48.

Ellston Post Offi ce, recorder postage, $120.40.

Employee Benefi t Systems, county insurance, $88,775.45.

Farm Plan/NAPA, parts, /fi lters, $508.50.

Faubion, Rusty, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Fine Services, RCSS spray build-ing/insect repellent, $85.00.

Fletchall, Becky, February mile-age/cell phone, $99.50.

Galloway, Carol Anne, February mileage/cell phone, $181.70.

Giles, Tom, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Glendenning Motor Co., parts/sheriff oil change/vehicle repair, $383.01.

Gray, Melvin, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Greater Regional Home Care, Hospice, public health epinephrine ampules, $1.76

Green Valley Pest Control, sher-iff pest control, $40.00.

Grose, Nancy, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Gunsolley, Zach, travel meal/March cell phone use, $37.21.

Haley, Janet, February mileage/cell phone, $314.20.

Haley, Rob, cell phone/school, $54.62.

Hawhee Truck Repair, parts, $370.00.

Hensley, Kim, February mileage/cell phone, $285.66.

Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, K-9 feed, $37.19.

Hotsy Cleaning Systems, parts, $560.78,

Ibbotson, Alan, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Inloes, David, supervisor mile-age, $217.16.

Interstate Batteries, batteries, $235.90.

Iowa Department of Human Services, FY2012 medical overpay-ment, $85.00.

Iowa DOT, beam breaker repair, $50.00.

Iowa Prison Industries, signs, $1,047.60.

ISSDA - Chief Deputy Bill Sage, sheriff civil school, $125.00.

Ivans, Inc., Medicare connect fees, $49.99.

Jackson, Curt, travel meal for parts, $7.51.

Jackson, Richard Dean, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Jackson, Teresa, EMA cell phone, $45.00.

Johnson, Robert, March cell phone use, $30.00.

Jones, Teena, public health con-tracted physical therapy, $1,082.44.

Kabel Business Services, month-ly fee, $105.00.

Karr, Brenda K., February mile-age/cell phone, $221.25.

Karr, Danny, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Kelly Tire & Exhaust, tire repair, $15.00.

Knights Inn Junction City, K-9 training, $171.84.

Koch Brothers, courthouse copi-er, $4,769.61.

Lilienthal, Victor, March cell phone use, $30.00.

Lowe Oil Company, miscella-neous shop supplies, $1,326.31.

Lynn’s Sinclair, snow blower gas, $7.84.

Mail Services, treasurer postage/print, $152.41.

Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy, auditor offi ce supplies, $89.52.

McDonnell, Robin, February PAT mileage/cell phone, $164.47.

McGahuey, Cathy, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

McGinnis, Walt, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Melvin, Donna, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Meyer Laboratory, Inc., jail sup-plies, $523.41.

Morgan, Neil E., assessor mile-age/phone/supplies, $143.08.

Mount Ayr Farm & Home, Inc., fi lter/parts, $14.73.

Mount Ayr Record-News, lawn mowing ad/assessor offi cial/sheriff/supervisors publications/auditor of-fi ce supplies/public health CPPW/PHN advertising, $3,038.18.

MTE Offi ce Center, treasurer/sheriff/auditor offi ce supplies, $112.28.

Myers, Gary, February chore ser-vice, $511.00.

Norris, Sharla, February mileage/cell phone, $276.91.

O’Dell Roger, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

O’Keefe Elevator Company, Inc., courthouse elevator maintenance, $255.85.

Overholtzer, John F., township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Pennington, Kraig, supervisor mileage, $60.92.

Petersohn, Teena, township trust-ee meetings, $20.00.

Pettinger, Karen L., February mileage/cell phone, $294.99.

Pitney Bowes Global Financial, courthouse postage, $500.00.

Quill Corporation, public health PAT/offi ce supplies, $89.75.

Reliance Telephone, Inc., jail phone cards, $500.00.

Reynolds, Angela, February mileage/cell phone, $110.06.

Ringgold County EMS Associa-tion, reserve training fi rst, $280.00.

Ringgold County Hospital, jail supplies, $109.20.

Ringgold County Public Health, RCSS/sheriff fl u shots, $75.00.

RK Fuels, Inc., Redding/Tingley/Beaconsfi eld / Kellerton / Diagonal fuel /gas, $7,019.33.

Sackett, Kristi, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

Sackett, Thomas, township trust-ee meetings, $20.00.

Schildberg Construction, rock, $35,733.59.

Shields, Josh, well plugging re-imbursement, $236.50.

Shields, Rodney, March cell phone use, $30.00.

Shirley & Dave’s Computers, EMA cartridges, $39.95.

Sickels, Vicki, February mileage/cell phone, $97.80.

Smith, Gary, transportation to VA/veterans affairs/general relief con-tracted hours/cell phone, $584.88.

Smith, James, township trustee meetings, $20.00.

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NOTICE TO HISPANIC AND/OR WOMEN FARMERS

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Public Notices County Column Ringgold County Supervisors Proceedings_________________________________Continued from page 13

County Day at the Capitol on Febru-ary 27. The board reviewed Zach’s proposal for rock placement in fi scal year 2014. The board also reviewed culvert bids as secondary roads is in the process of changing 20 structur-ally critical bridges to culverts over the next two years. The board discussed the use of a county vehicle for Zach. Kraig ex-pressed his concern with supplying a county vehicle for Zach to drive from home to work. Royce Dredge mentioned a vehicle has been issued to every engineer in the past. Dave Inloes added that providing a com-pany vehicle to the engineer is just part of the package.

RESOLUTION RC13–53 WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-ty Board of Supervisors hereby ap-proves the 28E Agreement with Southeast Iowa Response Group. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-tor. Passed and approved March 4, 2013.

RESOLUTION RC13–54 WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-ty Board of Supervisors hereby ap-proves the fi reworks permit for Sun Valley Lake Association. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Royce Dredge and sec-onded by Kraig Pennington stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-tor. Passed and approved March 4, 2013.

RESOLUTION RC13–55 WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-ty Board of Supervisors hereby ap-points David Inloes to serve as a member on the Regional Disability Service System board. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Royce Dredge and sec-onded by Kraig Pennington stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-tor. Passed and approved March 4, 2013.

RESOLUTION RC13–56 WHEREAS, the Ringgold Coun-ty Board of Supervisors hereby re-quests that the county not provide a vehicle to the County Engineer to drive from home to the Engineer’s offi ce. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Pennington. With a lack of a second the motion does not pass. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Kraig Pennington. NAYS: David Inloes, Royce Dredge. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, audi-tor. Vetoed March 4, 2013. There was no further business. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to adjourn the meeting at 4:47 p.m. DAVID INLOES ChairmanATTEST: AMANDA WASKE Ringgold County Auditor

Mount Ayr City Council ProceedingsMarch 4, 2013 The city council met in regu-lar session on March 4, 2013 with Mayor Solliday calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Ricker. Absent: Cannon. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Stutzman to approve the agenda. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Ricker. Nays: None. Mayor Solliday asked if any cor-rections needed to be made in the minutes. With no corrections being made, a motion was made by Greene, seconded by Stutzman, to dispense the reading of the minutes previous-ly presented to council members and approve them as presented. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Ricker. Nays: None. The mayor announced that now was the time (6 p.m.) and place (City Hall) for the public hearing on the Proposed Budget for the FY begin-ning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. Those wanting to be heard on the matter were given the op-portunity at this time. No one from the public appeared and no written comments had been received. Mayor Solliday announced that the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Greene, to adopt Reso-lution No. 2013-504 entitled, “A Resolution Adopting The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year End-ing June 30, 2014.” Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutz-man – Yes, Ricker – Yes. Jeremy Rounds, SICOG was present to handle a FEMA Safe Room Payment Request, approval on a resolution to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Aquatic Center Project and re-ported on the process, inclusive of Planning and Zoning to complete the new Comprehensive Plan will be ac-complished in the next few months. A motion was made by Ricker, seconded by Greene, to approve the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division’s “Mitigation Payment Request Form

- Project Number: DR-1737-88-01 - Request Number: #8 in the amount of $42,027.05 for the Mount Ayr Aquatic Center Safe Room authoriz-ing the mayor’s signature. Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutzman – Yes, Ricker – Yes. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Stutzman, to adopt Res-olution No. 2013-505 entitled, “Land and Water Conservation Fund-Proj-ect Proposal/Resolution On Acquisi-tion Or Development For Outdoor Recreation” applying for $75,000 in grant funds to benefi t the Aquatic Center. Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutzman – Yes, Ricker – Yes. A motion was made by Ricker, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the third reading of Ordinance No. 19, “An Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Mount Ayr, Iowa, 2007, By Amend-ing Provision Pertaining To Coun-cil Compensation.” Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutz-man – Yes, Ricker – Yes. A motion was made by Greene, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the renewal application of Rumors for a Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman and Ricker. Nays: None A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Greene, to approve the 2013 seasonal contract of Eric Ehlen as Recreation Director per recom-mendation of the Mount Ayr Park Board. Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutzman – Yes, Ricker – Yes. A motion was made by Ricker, seconded by Mathany, to approve the seasonal mowing contract of Eric Ehlen to mow Judge Lewis Park, as recommended by the Mount Ayr Park Board. Roll call vote: Greene – Yes, Mathany – Yes, Stutzman – Yes, Ricker – Yes.

Consideration of a garbage rate adjustment to stabilize the garbage fund was on the agenda for discus-sion in lieu of WM implementing CPI and dumping fee increases over the term of their fi ve-year contract with the city. The rate charged to city residents has stayed at $16.50 since July 2008. The current contract ends June 30, 2013 and Waste Manage-ment representation is to meet with city offi cials this week. Mayor Sol-liday appointed council members Stutzman and Mathany to serve as liaisons to come back with a recom-mendation of what would be the best direction to proceed with the city’s residential garbage removal servic-es. Divine Waste’s Tim Newton was present and asked to share letters of recommendation for his company and invited council members to visit his recycling center. Superintendent Wise Report: Snow removal accomplished; Amanda helped out to get meters read; shed at WW Plant in place will anchor to cement this spring; class to be scheduled in Cedar Rapids; fi -nal draft of NPDES Permit received with modifi cations approved, new testing requirements necessary and DNR time lines reported; Alarm Agent issue, still under warranty at “cement plant” lift station, to be taken care of; meeting with Rotert produced plan for streetscape lights on west side of square to get lit this week; city pound upgrades approved to shelter dogs; request received from Entry Sign Committee to re-move trees; and calibration of infl u-ent meter scheduled. In other discussion Councilman Ricker reported he had received a lot of compliments for the crew’s snow removal work; pointed out a light bulb on the square in need of replacement; and suggested looking into getting electricity to the shelter house at the “Old Lake.”

A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Ricker, to pay the fol-lowing bills: Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman and Ricker. Nays: None. SIRWA, rural water, $18,112.00. HACH, chemicals, $492.15. US Bank, federal withholding/FICA, $2,764.39. State of IA, state tax, $888.00. IPERS, IPERS, $3,158.17. BAC, vision insurance, $103.52. IAMU, CD, $13.00. Postmaster, postage, $343.89. City of Mount Ayr, PR ded/de-posits, $856.83. Ringgold County Supervisors, law enforcement, $12,865.52. Record-News, publications, $464.65. Alliant, gas and electric, $9,403.34. Farm and Home, supplies, $237.72. Southwest Building Supply, sup-plies, $761.51. Sickels Auto, repairs, $55.00. Echo, globes, $244.00. Smith Oil, fuel, $569.34. Municipal, supplies, $1,804.25. Iowa One Call, dig notice, $3.60. IA League, MPI courses, $560.00. MES, analysis, $644.00. MFA, diesel, $1,861.50. US Bank, fees, $174.29. Waste Management, trash remov-al, $57.43. Hazardous Waste, vac truck, $632.80. CNH Capital, Vetter parts, $211.37. IDPH, pool registration, $70.00. Matheson, gases , $47.44.

Hygienic Lab, testing, $130.00. US Cellular, cell phones, $149.25. Podium Ink, decals, $1,048.00. MSA, engineering, $1,460.40. NAPA, parts, $240.75. Nationwide, free fl ow, $989.00. J Kuonen, breakfasts, $12.00. C Jay, breakfasts, $12.00. B Graham, breakfasts, $12.00. B Wise, breakfasts, $12.00. Delta Dental, insurance, $108.00. Casey’s, fuel, $284.44. Oakview, construction, $51,164.15. Specialized Wholesale, cylinder, $317.60. Payroll, 2/22/2013, $5,354.17. Payroll, 3/01/2013, $3,526.88.

Gross Claims = $122,220.35(By Fund: General $21,586.70; Garbage $114.63; RUT $3,062.40; Employee Benefi t $3,105.10; Aquatic Center $8,845.51; FEMA Storm Shelter $42,318.64; Streetscape $244.00; Water $26,443.17; Water Im-provement $1,460.40; Sewer $15,039.80)

A motion was made by Greene, seconded by Mathany to adjourn. DONALD SOLLIDAY MayorATTEST: PAMELA POORE City Clerk

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Rose James • 464-2630 March 11 - Friday morning Gene Motsinger was among those attending funeral services for Joe Jackson at the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church. Gene called at the Bill Stringham home Satur-day evening and visited with Daryl

and Brad Holden Sunday evening. Rod and Stacey Shields were supper guests at the Ed Wehling home Friday night. Stacey and Rod traveled to Ames Saturday to watch granddaughter Hayley Whittington play basketball as part of an AAU team. Rod attended a Renzee seed meeting in Osceola Saturday evening. Charlie Jeanes and Troy Hawk went to a gun show at Clarinda Saturday afternoon. Charlie and Vickie were guests of the Hanawalt family for pizza Sunday evening. Three swans were swimming around Lake Vera Monday morn-ing. Hopefully that is a sign of spring. Everyone surely appreci-ated the rain we received over the weekend even if things are a mess.

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