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Possible litigations against the city, a public hearing for a property exchange, property tax abatements and project updates were among agenda items at the regular city council meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 22. The meeting had been postponed from Monday because of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Litigations A closed session was held with city attorney Richard Wilson to discuss strategy with council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent or its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The litigation surrounds the citys refusal to pay $18,720 claimed by former city consultant Kevin Stocker his claim of work beyond his contracted terms. Coming out of the closed session, the council adopted a resolution to respectfully reject CAM-PS [City Administration and Management Professional Services, LLC]/Kevin Stockers request for additional compensation, when the written contract was a lump sum fee per month. No modication was ever presented or accepted and no written agreement to amend was ever signed. Mayor Solliday informed the council a civil rights complaint has been led by a former city superintendent Bob Strange in connection with his termination. The suit names the city of Mount Ayr, council members Wes Mathany and Deloris Stutzman and mayor Solliday. The complaint alleges age discrimination as cause for Stranges termination. City attorney Wilson said to his knowledge age was never discussed during the proceedings leading to the termination decision. He recommended council members listen to the tape recordings of the appeal hearing conducted in Creston several weeks ago so as to know what was discussed in the appeal. The city has retained the Bradshaw law rm of Des Moines as its defense attorney to the complaint. A representative from the law rm interviewed council members individually earlier this week. Property exchange The council held a public hearing for the proposed land deed exchange with the developers of the Van Buren Square housing project. The proposed change will trade the north four feet of the alley running though the Van Buren Square property for the north four feet of property owned by Van Buren Square adjacent to the south border of the alley. The change would benet the city by having utilities run down the center of the alley rather than bordering the alley. No one was present to speak for or against the exchange. At a future meeting the council will consider the legal document to nalize the exchange. Property tax abatements The council approved tax abatement resolutions for the following residents: $60,000 - Chad and Jennifer Main for a new garage $250,000 - Robert and Marlene Hinz for a new house and one outbuilding $900,000 - Farmers Cooperative Company for a third grain bin $111,000 - Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home for remodeling $11,900 - Lynn and Kathy Rinehart for a sunroom addition to their home Garbage service The council discussed the citys contract for garbage collection and recycling with Waste Management which ends June 30. The current contract can roll over for another year with no increase in costs or the city could take bids for a different contract altogether. Councilman Wes Mathany asked if the city could operate their own garbage and recycling service as other cities do. He contended the city could create one or two additional jobs by taking over the service. Mayor Solliday and councilman Gerald Cannon said the city had looked into such an arrangement in the past but had found the operation unprotable. City superintendent Brent Wise said he would research the costs for a self-operated service and report at the next council meeting. City superintendent report Superintendent Wise reported on a number of updates and items. The lift station at the corner of Columbus and Grant streets needed repair. Wiring to the probes within the control box had become pinched, but the problem has been resolved. Wise said the station also has faulty valves and needs a new compressor. He said the station actually needs two compressors, but since the city already has one compressor on hand, the installation of a second one can wait until the next budget year. The Council approved replacement of the valves and installation of the compressor. Wise reported the city will need to remove sludge in the holding tank at the sewer plant. He said the tank is currently at 85 percent capacity, well over the 60 percent capacity recommended by the manufacturer. Wise said he estimated six loads of sludge will need to be transported to Des Moines to immediately address the situation. The cost to haul the sludge is $700 per load for a total of approximately $4,000. In the spring the city can begin to surface apply the remaining sludge. He added the city will need to address the systems sludge capacity at some point. A new efuent meter has been installed at the sewer plant and is functioning properly. Wise is currently researching the cost of a small structure to cover the new meter to protect it from the elements. Wise voiced some concern about the condition of the lift station near the concrete plant. He said he is currently researching grants that might fund moving the station. The council had voted to purchase a used pickup to replace the one recently totalled, but upon inspection of the vehicle it was decided not to follow-through on the purchase. Wise reported a water main break on West Jefferson Street has been repaired. The city backhoe has been repaired and has been outtted with new tires. Other business Carl Elshire from MSA Professional Services attended the

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State representative Cecil Dolecheck and state senator Joni Ernst listen to constituents at recent legislative coffee.

Education reform, road funds major topics of rst legislative coffee here
District 12 State Representative Cecil Dolecheck and District 12 State Senator Joni Ernst met constituents Saturday at the legislative coffee sponsored by Iowa State extension. The event, sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce, was the rst of the new legislative session. Both legislators began the session by introducing themselves and listing their committee appointments for the current session. Dolecheck serves on the house appropriations, education, local government, natural resources and education budget committee of which he is chair. Ernsts assignments include transportation, veterans, local government, natural resources and environment standing committees as well as the administration and regulation budget subcommittee. Ernst outlined the two top priorities in the Senate for the new session: education reform and property tax reform. She reviewed Governor Branstads ve-point education reform proposal: 1) teacher leadership and compensation, which includes a targeted $35,000 base salary for Iowa teachers along with a mentorship program for select teachers; 2) the Teach Iowa Initiative, a program to reward high achieving teachers a total of $20,000 over ve years in return for remaining in Iowa over that time; 3) a teacher development/ evaluation system tied to student achievement; 4) the Iowa Promise Diploma Seal, a promise to employers and higher education that Iowa high school graduates are fully prepared for technical jobs or further academic work; and 5) increased access to online learning opportunities especially in rural areas for advanced coursework. Theres a lot going on in this bill, said Ernst. I know well see a number of changes, and we need to make sure that what were doing is not only a good step for whats going on in the urban areas but also in rural areas. Although she supports the bulk of the reform proposal, she expressed some hesitation about the power the proposal gives to the State Department of Education. Theres a lot of power given to the director [education director Jason Glass], she said. I would rather see some of that come down to the local level. Our school ad-

Diagonal council reafrms urban revitalization plan

The Diagonal city council met in regular session Monday, Jan 14. The council reafrmed Diagonals Urban Revitalization Plan and waived the second and third readings. The plan designates all properties within the corporate boundaries of the city to be part of the revitalization district. Residential and commercial properties are then eligible for a tax abatement on the new value added by construction or improvement. Percentage of taxes abated under the plan include 85 percent in the rst year, 70 percent in year two, 55 percent in the third year, 40 percent in the fourth and 25 percent in the fth. The council appointed Patrick Greenwood of Lamoni to a oneyear term as city attorney. They also approved Zach Gunsolley to write the citys grant ap-

plication to the Alliant Energy Foundation for the Freedom Rock project. The council authorized city clerk Julie Malcolm to make certain payments prior to council approval when they come in conict with council meeting dates. The council designated the Diagonal Progress as the citys ofcial newspaper. Mayor Lowell Johnson informed the council the city would need to stay with its current street lighting as Alliant gradually updates to LED lighting. The council also discussed what to do with houses that had water turned on but no one was living in them. The council agreed a minimum just be charged. The current minimum landll charge is $1.25 for one person.

ministrators know where theyre weak and where theyre strong, and I think they could develop a mentorship plan that would meet the objectives of the governor. Dolecheck echoed Ernsts focus on education reform and property tax relief. He reviewed the governors stance on the current controversy on which should come rst setting the allowable growth percentage for state aid to schools or passing education reform. Dolecheck said leadership in the house has set its goal to have both accomplished within 30 days after the governor submits his budget in the middle of February. I know that only gives school districts one month before they have to certify their budgets March 15, he said, but were going to try our best to meet that goal. After their opening remarks, Dolecheck and Ernst opened the oor to questions from the approximate 15 members of the audience. Many questions surrounded education reform. Barb Hutton questioned which should come rst an increase in teacher salary or increased accountability for student performance? Ernst said she understood the reasoning behind the question, but she still supported the governors plan. Its a good starting proposal, she said. Well continue to manipulate it a bit to make sure it is working for all school districts. Judy Hensley asked how much input local boards of education had in the development of the proposal. Ernst said that representatives from school boards, superintendents, principals and parents were part of the task force that crafted the proposal. She pointed out that regional school boards were not part of the plan, but the state would continue to study the sharing of services such as superintendents and nancial ofcers between districts. Dolecheck added he considered the changes to the professional development model of great importance. He said too often teachers go to professional development meetings and come home with great ideas, but they dont know how to implement them back in ____________________________
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meeting to update the council on progress on the water distribution project. He said his company was reviewing some comments from the Department of Natural Resources about plans for the project, but he foresaw no major roadblocks at this time. After receiving nal okay from the DNR, MSA can complete the design and obtain the construction permit. He predicted bids for the project could go out in March or April. The council transferred title of a 1974 GMC pickup to the re department so they can complete the sale of the truck. The pickup has been used in recent years as the brush re truck. The truck has been sold to Preston Hayse for $3,000. The council approved two license applications from city businesses. They granted an outdoor service license to Ramseys Supper Club for their proposed outdoor patio. The council also approved the Class B wine, Class B beer and Sunday sales application for Dollar General Store. City clerk Pam Poore presented a packet of information for council members to begin planning the city budget for next year. Included were budget requests from various city departments as well as salary and benet information for city employees, property valuation and debt statistics and other related information. Mayor Solliday reminded the council the lease with Heartland Energy for their use of the city building on South Clevelend Street expires in March. Solliday said he has had no communication from Heartland about their intentions to extend the lease or to buy the building.

Students in Kristin Grahams and Tracy Giles rst-grade classes celebrate the 100th day of school by dressing up as if they were 100 years old.

100 and counting...

Supervisors tackle road issues

The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, Jan. 28. The main discussion surrounded county road projects with County engineer Zach Gunsolley. [The issue of infrastructure maintenance is one that continues to plague not only Ringgold county but all of rural Iowa. A more detailed discussion of the countys road maintenance needs will appear in next weeks RecordNews.] Gunsolley brought to the board construction bids to complete a two-inch mill-and-ll project on County Road P33. The low bid for the project was $975,000, a full 20 percent over the $800,000 estimated in the countys ve-year plan. Gunsolley told the board other counties are nding construction bids coming in considerably over original cost estimates. He attributed the overruns in part to vast swings in the cost of asphalt, which no one can accurately predict. The board followed Gunsolleys recommendation to reject all bids for the project. The supervisors spent considerable time discussing how to best maintain county roads and how to prioritize maintenance projects. Supervisor Kraig Pennington questioned where the county should rst turn its attention. I dont know if we have a plan for P68 [the Beaconseld road], he said. Every road needs something done. It seems were working this way [pointing to the west], and we need to do something that way [pointing to the east]. Supervisor Royce Dredge said the board could really not make any rm decisions until bids came in for other road projects already in the planning stages. After continued discussion about priorities in light of available funds, the board authorized Gunsolley to seek bids for resurfacing projects for county roads J20, J43, J55, P27, P33 and P46. Total estimated cost of the resurfacing projects is $1.37 million for approximately 35 miles of roadway. Gunsolley also asked for a resolution to allow a width variance on the Monroe 13 bridge. He explained county ordinances require Transportation service in rural Iowa has long been a challenge. Many may remember when rails provided trips between small towns, but those days are long gone. Bus service has never caught on in rural Iowa, and taxis were reserved for the larger towns. For example, in the 1960s Creston had two taxi companies, but even they are now gone as well. As late as the 1970s, public transportation in Ringgold and surrounding counties remained a hodge-podge of groups and agencies that serviced only select population, such as the elderly, preschool children and handicapped. bridges on gravel roads to have a width of 33 feet. The Monroe 13 bridge currently has a width of 16 feet. County crews are set to begin a reconstruction and repair project on the bridge, and without the variance they would be required to reconstruct the bridge to the mandated 33 feet at considerable cost. The bridge is currently posted as a one-way bridge and serves area residents satisfactorily, Gunsolley explained. The supervisors approved Gunsolleys request for the variance. The supervisors voted to table another request from Gunsolley to amend the 28E agreement with the ____________________________
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MAC concert next week

The Mount Ayr elementary Winter Concert for fourth, fth and sixth grade students will be held on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in the elementary gym. Fourth grade songs will be: A Song for the Children, Do Wah Diddy Diddy and This Flag We Fly. Fth grade songs include One Moment in Time, Fifty Nifty United States and American Every Day. Sixth grade songs are Abraham, Martin and John, Free Like Me and One Nation. Fifth grade band pieces include Rolling Along, Hot Cross Buns, Go Tell Aunt Rhodie, March Steps. Listen to Our Sections, Lightly Row, A Mozart Melody and Old MacDonald Had a Band. The sixth grade band will play When The Saints Go Marching In, Starlight and Battle Creek March. Together the fth and sixth grade bands will play Hard Rock Blues. Director for the concert is Carol Cason.

Trolley provides valuable service

In conjunction with the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mount Ayr fourth and fth grade students were encouraged to write their dreams in hopes of making a positive impact on their community. AmeriCorps worker Cindy Allen and Julie Neas with the Volunteer Center of Southern Iowa spoke to students about Rev. King on Martin Luther King Day. Allen and Neas collected dreams written by the students for an AmeriCorps committee to review. The committee then granted ve grants from the Dekko Foundation to fulll student dreams for the school community. Partners on this project included Graceland University, AmeriCorps Youth Launch, Sites For Learning and the Volunteer Center of Southern Iowa. Pictures of dream winners can be found on page 6 of this weeks Record-News.

Sharing the dream

In addition, service was often unavailable between cities and towns. In 1979, however, the Iowa legislature mandated the creation of regional transit authorities across the state. Here in southern Iowa, the boards of supervisors in Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties authorized the Executive Board of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments to create the Southern Iowa Trolley system. The local trolley system is one of 16 transit authorities across the state. ____________________________
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Opinion Making some new reading buddies THOUGHTS

Every school morning for the past week or so Ive taken on a new assignment, now that I have more time. I walk the block to the Mount Ayr Community elementary school. Ive made the trip many times before if Valle forgot a cell phone or needed an errand run and something brought to school. But these trips arent to do something for Valle, though she volunteered me after I expressed interest. I go up as a reading buddy. Thats my name for it anyway. I have two new second grade friends that I spend 15 minutes a morning with. They read to me and I talk about the books they read with them and help them with words if they are unfamiliar. I get to play a grandfatherly role to keep me in practice for when I have time with my own grandchildren. Reading has been a joy for me for as long as I can remember. When I was a rst and second grade student, I would walk to the library in Hilo, Hawaii, almost every day after school. My parents would pick me up there. I learned to love books. Thats where I met Freddie the Pig and a host of other characters that I enjoyed sharing time with. Now that I have more time, Ive been averaging a book a week of reading for my own enjoyment. Arriving home from school one afternoon, Valle found me listening to Yo Yo Mas cello on the stereo and relaxing with a book. Its been years since I had taken the time to do those two things together. For some reason, that scene of me in total relaxation mode touched her. Ive tried to pass my love of reading on to others. Thats why I give books for Christmas to family members, hoping that I can nd something that will be fun for them to relax with. And I have volunteered at the elementary school in the past when reading opportunities have come up. When Valle was teaching second grade, I volunteered to come read a chapter from my Freddie the Pig books to her students. I soon discovered that these books may have only spoken to me and my younger brother Doug. The second graders didnt seem to get into the stories of a pig being a detective on his home farm. Maybe with their farm background, talking animals was too much of a stretch. I didnt do that again. From time to time in the past I was called on to go and share a book or two with a class. If I remember correctly, the last time I did that there was sort of an

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ignominious result. When I sat down on the stool to read my pants split from stem to stern and my underwear was in view to the children sitting on the oor. I didnt realize this until afterward. Im not sure whose embarrassment made that the last time for that. So far this time around, however, things have gone pretty well. I go to the room at the appointed time, my reader grabs the box of books he is working on, and we go to a couch in the library where he reads to me and we talk about the book. My two readers have different tastes in books, and that makes the visits more interesting. Ive heard about who might win if a Komodo dragon tangled with a king cobra. I struggled a little myself to help one of my new buddies pronounce the scientic names for the dragon and cobra. He got a chance to see how I attacked trying to sound out a word. When we read books about George Washington and the National American History Museum I could share some memories of visiting Mount Vernon and the Museum after we nished the books. My other buddy tends to read more ction books. I have heard about an apartment building where the electricity went off so the kids learned to enjoy hearing stories and acting them out themselves. I heard about a sand castle building contest. All of the early entries in the book were by families who had names dealing with bodies of water. When a name wasnt given for the two kids whose small sand castle was judged in rst place, we tried to come up with a name for their family. I dont know how long my services as a reading buddy will be needed, but I certainly am enjoying my few minutes each day trying to pass on my enjoyment of reading by helping them with theirs. Valle works with students all day on just this skill -- learning to read. This skill is one that can make a real difference in the life of a child -- opening up whole new worlds to them. Its an admirable profession for her -- and a fun morning interlude for me.

Obamacare, Obamacare, Obamacare. Sick of hearing about it? Well, dont be, because most of its provisions are yet to be promulgated, and the Affordable Healthcare Act will have a far-reaching impact on rural America. Obamacare became law March 23, 2010. The acts anniversary is fast-approaching, and few people really know how it will impact them and their way of life, particularly rural folks. The Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, NE has prepared information that may be helpful -- for small business owners, rural communities, seniors on Medicare, for people with, and without, health insurance and more. Small businesses, the center said, will receive a tax credit (it actually started right away in 2010) for up to 35 percent of the cost of their health insurance -- if they have fewer than 25 full-time employees, and their average wage is less than $50,000. The Small Business Health Calculator allows them to see the potential savings for their business. Rural communities will benet from the $11 billion (over ve years) in increased funding for Community Health Centers, the center said. It is likely to double

Obamacare: What does it mean for rural folks?

the number of patients seen at these clinics over the ve years. There will also be new money for training programs to increase the number of primary care physicians, nurses and public health professionals -- in underserved rural areas. Seniors on Medicare, the CFRA said, will nd that they qualify for co-payments for preventive services, something many elderly people have had no access to on any level, let alone in rural communities. That has been effective since 2011. Perhaps even more cogent will be provisions that will be the closing of the infamous Medicare Part D donut hole, which the center noted can cost most seniors thousands of dollars, if they have

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substantial prescription drug requirements. In 2010, some of these seniors received a $250 rebate under Obamacare, and in 2011 donut hole seniors became eligible for a 50 percent discount. By 2020, the donut hole will be a goner. For people with health insurance, the Affordable Healthcare Act is a real boon. Several provisions that took effect September 23, 2010 banned lifetime caps on insurance coverage and also will heavily regulate annual limits until 2014, when they will be prohibited by the law. Perhaps the most highly publicized of the changes is the one that prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions. The law also requires that preventive services be provided at no cost to consumers, and bans plans from dropping consumers when they get sick. For young adults without insurance, the CFRA said the act extends the ability for parents to keep their children on their insurance plans until age 26. And, if you have no insurance, the act provides (since 2010) a temporary high-risk pool to provide immediate access to insurance for pre-existing conditions. The pool will remain in effect until 2014, when such discrimination will be banned altogether. There are many other provisions in Obamacare, many of them due to begin soon, and whether you support the concept or not, as a rural American you should make yourself aware of just how this mammoth law will work -- or not work - for you. One way is to contact the Center for Rural Affairs at 402-687-2100 or write to info@ cfra.org. Ill see ya!

Fifty Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, January 24, 1963.) Bevs Pantry, owned and operated by Matthew and Carolyn Bevington, which was opened to the public on Tuesday, is Mount Ayrs newest business establishment. The restaurant, one of the most modern in southwest Iowa, is located on the north side of the square in the building formerly owned by L. L. Smith and recently purchased by the Bevingtons. Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the farm home and furnishings of Cleo Burchett Thursday night about 10:30 p.m. Mount Ayr remen were summoned by neighbors to the home, located about three-fourths of a mile west of Loch Ayr, but were unable to save the property because of lack of water. Mr. Burchett was absent from his home at the time the re was detected. The town council of Mount Ayr, at the January 16 meeting, authorized a ve percent increase in wages of city employees, effective January 15. Affected are 11 employees, seven of whom are paid every two weeks and two, monthly. The Lucky Lanes team of Mount Ayr took over a commanding lead in the Iowa-Missouri Traveling Bowling League by beating Lamoni in all three games rolled Sunday in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr had held a one-game lead over the second-place Lamoni team prior to Sundays matches. Mount Ayr now has a 19-8 record compared to a 15-12 for Lamoni. The Mount Ayr team rolled an excellent 2,608 three-game series, which included a 937 game. Lamonis total was 2,410. The partnership of Arch C. Dunfee and Donald (Jake) Dailey in the ownership of the Mount Ayr Furniture Company was dissolved, effective January 1, 1963, and Mr. Dailey became sole owner after the purchase of Mr. Dunfees half interest in the business. The partnership has existed since March 1, 1954, when the business was purchased from Barker & Webb. Mr. Dunfee retired from the business to devote full time to his Mount Ayr and Grant City funeral homes. E. M. Watson, vice president since 1961, was elected president of the First State Bank of Diagonal, to succeed M. I. Roberts, during the annual meeting of the banks board of directors. Mr. Roberts, who served as president of the nancial institution for a period of 25 years, was named chairman of the board. ___________________________

LOOKING BACK in the Early Files

Prior to serving as vice president, Mr. Watson had been cashier of the bank since 1946. Vicki Newton was installed as Worthy Advisor of Mount Ayr Assembly No. 160, Order of the Rainbow For Girls, during a ceremony open to the public on Sunday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Harold R. Webb has purchased from Doris Barker her half interest in what is known as the Harvey Brothers garage building, 200 North Taylor Street, Mount Ayr. Mr. Webb plans to remodel the interior of the building. The birth reported at Ringgold County Hospital this week was a son, born Jan. 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mahi of Lamoni. The obituary in this issue was Andrew (Andy) Thornton. Twenty-ve Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, February 4, 1988.) Pat Robertson will be the second Republican candidate to visit Ringgold county in preparation for the caucuses next week in a campaign stop today (Thursday). Robertson will visit Mount Ayr as part of a helicopter tour of southern Iowa. Architect John Knapp of Crescent spent a week in the Mount Ayr Community schools as part of the Artists in the Schools program last week. Knapp was master of ceremonies for an assembly at the elementary school Friday afternoon where classes showed each other what they had accomplished during the week. In 1963 Mount Ayr Clearview Nursing Home was opened to give long-term, proprietary care, to 35 persons in this area. This month, a much larger unit, with many more employees and services offered, celebrates 25 years of operation. The concept of a nursing home was relatively new at that earlier time, according to Rich Routh, then partner in the venture with the late Paul Varner. Three residents of Clearview Home in Mount Ayr now were among the 40 people who loaned the money which got the nursing home going here 25 years ago. Anna and Porter Havely, formerly of Kellerton, and George German of Mount Ayr are now residents at the home. There have been 29 of the original investors who have spent some time staying at Clearview Home through the years. Ten of the original investors are still living. Nathan Smith of Mount Ayr was named alternate to the state piano contest sponsored by the Iowa Music Teachers Association held in Centerville Saturday, Jan. 30. Smith received a I rating and placed second overall in the competition among 15 piano students from across southern Iowa. Smith is a student of Mrs. Gerri Gale Ramsey of Lamoni. Memories ood those who followed the 1973 Mount Ayr Community high school boys basketball team that made it to state, when they read the January 18, 1988 Kansas City, MO Stars account of that teams coach, Glen McDonald. The newspaper was telling of McDonalds coaching the Lees Summit, MO boys high school team to a 12-0 record this year and a No. 1 ranking by the Star/Times poll and No. 2 in the state (class 4A) by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters. McDonald called the Lees Summit team of 1987-88 one of the best in his 23 years of coaching that is nearing 300 victories. He has an overall record of 293-139. Two of those 23 years were spent in Mount Ayr coaching the 1972-73 team to state. The MACHS team had a nucleus of six boys -- Kurt Nichols, David McNeill, David Henderson, Rick Adams and Bob Johnson with Rich Johnson as rst sub. Obituaries in this weeks issue were John Ivan Pritchard, Floyd G. Moore and Lt. Col. Russell A. Verploegh. Ten Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, January 23, 2003.) When the rst real snow of the winter fell this past week and temperatures turned as cold as they have been all winter, January seemed more like January in Ringgold county. Taking the oath of ofce as hospital trustees at Monday nights meeting of the board were Bill Armstrong and Randy Gregg, both of Mount Ayr. Vicki Sickels, board president, administered the oath of ofce. Mount Ayr city ofcials and state and federal government personnel met with ofcials of the Iowa Department of Economic Development in Des Moines Friday to discuss the grant previously approved for the citys sewage treatment plant. Senator Jeff Angelo urged the DED ofcials to let Mount Ayr keep the

grant money previously approved. Two small pieces of land at the end of streets in the western part of Mount Ayr will be taken over by the city of Mount Ayr, the city council decided after a hearing at a short meeting Monday night. There were no objections to the council proceeding to accept quit claim deeds from Barton and Patricia French for two small pieces of property in the French Subdivision west of West Street in Mount Ayr. A new doctor for the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic and Ringgold County Hospital was welcomed to Mount Ayr at a reception at the hospital Sunday afternoon. Lance Barker, D.O., a former Ringgold county resident, was welcomed back to Mount Ayr. Seeking funds for the project to restore the football eld for the Mount Ayr community school district is underway in earnest. Mount Ayr Community high school football co-coaches Delwyn Showalter and Derek Lambert are heading the project to continue work on the eld. Last fall the school made the commitment to sand, vertidrain and seed the game and practice elds. A total of $20,000 needs to be raised to provide the funds needed for the complete project, according to the coaches. Graceland University is represented in a recently-released movie, Catch Me If You Can, produced by Stephen Speilberg. Melissa Gribbon, who graduated from the university last May, appears in the movie which is based on the true story of Frank Abagnate, who was on the FBI list for forgery in the late 1960s. Gribbon appears as one of the half-dozen college girls in airline stewardess uniforms who get out of a car and walk through the Miami airport with Leonardo DeCaprio. Still photographs of the scene have been used in media around the world as publicity for the movie. Gribbon previously appeared in two episodes of the television show, The X Files and was a background dancer in the movie, Austin Powers III: Goldmember. Obituaries were Dale E. Black, Dortha Lenore Nigh Davenport, Merna Dean Overholtzer McDowell, Retta Sue Young Rychnovsky and Clarence Otis Wood.

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More on trolley service

Continued from front page

Today, the Southern Iowa Trolley operates a full-time bus in Ringgold county. Daily door-todoor service is available between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in Mount Ayr. In addition, service to Des Moines is available the rst Monday of each month. Service is open to riders of all ages and abilities. All buses are equipped with ramps or lifts. The trolley service also provides nonemergency medical transportation for the Department of Human Services through the TMS management group for government agencies, managed care organizations and many other healthcare facili-

ties. Cost to ride the trolley is $2.75 per ride for the general public and $1.50 for students and seniors over 60. Senior costs are subsidized by funds available through the Older Americans Act. Monthly passes are also available. One-way passes cost $27.50 and two-way passes run $49.75. Twelve-ride or sixride punch tickets are available for $30.25 and $7.50 respectively. For more information or to arrange a ride, residents may contact the Southern Iowa Trolley at 866782-6571. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card for your transactions with the Mount Ayr Record-News.

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3:31 p.m., caller wanting information about gun permit class. (OC) 3:59 p.m., caller wanting to set up visitation time with inmate. (OC) 4:15 p.m., call about gun permit class. (OC) 5:07 p.m., caller needing REC. (OC) 5:15 p.m., caller needing to speak to ofcer. Tuesday, January 22 6:49 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 7:54 a.m., caller needing vehicle removed. (MA) 8:11 a.m., call for clerk. (OC) 8:39 a.m., caller with contact information question. (CO) 8:56 a.m., caller with question regarding stolen items. (CO) 9 a.m., call for ofcer. (KE) 9:17 a.m., call for court records. (OC) 9:44 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 10:35 a.m., 911 test. 10:47 a.m., call for ofcer. (OC) 10:49 a.m., call for chief deputy. (OC) 11:40 a.m., caller with questions regarding protective order. (MA) 12 p.m., report of cows out. (CO) 12:10 p.m., 911 call. (MA) 1 p.m., call for sheriff. (CO) 1:01 p.m., vehicle lockout. 1:26 p.m., caller wanting contact information. (MA) 1:28 p.m., caller wanting to speak to ofcer. (MA) 2:25 p.m., caller left message for sheriff. (MA) 3:26 p.m., call from post ofce. (MA) 3:30 p.m., call for ofcer. (OC) 7:20 p.m., 911 call, request for an ambulance. (MA) 8:46 p.m., 911 call, non-emergency. (DI) Wednesday, January 23 8:10 a.m., caller advised they were sending proof of insurance. (MA) 8:21 a.m., call for chief deputy. (OC) 9:22 a.m., wrong number. 9:06 a.m., caller checking 911. (CO) 9:10 a.m., request for an ambulance. (CO) 9:18 a.m., call for chief deputy. (CO) 10:15 a.m., call for dispatch. (MA) 10:29 a.m., call for chief deputy. (OC) 10:58 a.m., caller with questions about gun permit. (MA) 12:37 p.m., caller needing sheriffs ofce address. (OC) 2:03 p.m., caller wanting civil clerk. (OC) 3:44 p.m., caller reporting a large lost puppy. 4:14 p.m., caller wanting to speak with ofcer. (MA) 4:59 p.m., 911 call. (OC) 5:18 p.m., caller wanting to drop off an item. (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, 4643233. 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 supervisors conference room located on the second oor between the clerk of court and auditors ofce. On days the board is not scheduled to be in ofce, please direct all inquiries to the auditors ofce. To schedule a meeting time with the supervisors, contact the auditors ofce. Regular board meetings are held on Mondays with ofcial public notice of the meeting agendas posted at the Ringgold county courthouse, Mount Ayr RecordNews, Sun Valley Lake and Diagonal city hall the day before. Clerk of Court (a state ofce): Jackie Saville, 464-3234; fax: 464-2478. Ofce 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 clerks ofce handles alimony and child support payments, probates, civil and criminal lings, magistrates court and records and services of adoptions, conservatorships, court proceedings, divorces, estates, grand jury, guardianships, judgments, juvenile proceedings, mechanics liens, mental health admissions, petit jury, surety company certicates, state hospital, trafc violations, trust funds, trusteeships. Certied copies can be made of above listed records. Court records are also available at www.iowacourts.gov. County Conservation Board: Kate Zimmerman, phone: 464-2787, email: rangerkate@iowatelecom.net. Please contact for information on rules and regulations, parks, trail ways, camping, shelter reservations, environmental education and more. Parks are open March 15 - November 15. Walk-in trafc is allowed year round. County Weed Commissioner: Brenda Adams, 641-344-9629. Development and Tourism: Karen Bender, Coordinator, 4643704. If anyone has any calendar events, please contact the development ofce at 641-464-3704. E-911 Service Board: Merle Walter, 307 N. Webster St., Mount Ayr, 464-3311. Emergency Management Agency: Teresa Jackson, Coordinator, 109 W. Madison St., Suite 105, cell: 641-202-9671; phone: 464-3344; fax: 464-0663, email: tjackson@iowatelecom.net. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tornado sirens in Mount Ayr will be tested the rst Tuesday of each month unless there is severe weather. Engineer: Zach Gunsolley, P.E., 464-3232. 707 South Henderson Drive. Ofce hours: Monday Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. General Relief: Teresa Jackson, 109 W. Madison St., Suite 105, 464-3344. Ofce hours: Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon or by appointment. For emergencies call 641-344-9767. Recorder: Karen Schaefer, 464-3231. Passport applications are taken daily from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and noon - 4 p.m. Certied vital records can be obtained from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The recorders ofce serves as a passport agent. Items needed to apply are: certied copy of birth certicate, drivers license or state issued ID, two-inch square passport photos and passport application (both available at recorders ofce) and fees. Allow four to six weeks from date of application to receive passport book or card from the passport agency. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Individuals with recent name changes can get their passport book/card updated without a fee within one year of issue. Forms may be obtained at the recorders ofce. For additional information call the recorders ofce or go to www.travel.state.gov/passport. Avoid a $5 penalty by renewing boat registrations by April 30, 2013. Counter Subscriptions for those who cant wait until Thursday to read the Mount Ayr Record-News. Save money too.

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SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR AND TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS January 17-24, 2012 Deborah Kay England, Cleareld, $161.25, seat belt violation. Trent Jamison Guess, Saint Joseph, MO, $141.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Patricia Ann Miller, Lenox, $127.50, dark window/windshield. Richard Aaron Schmitz, Lenox, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Roger Dean Boswell, Lamoni, $335.00, open container/passenger over 21. RINGGOLD COUNTY SHERIFFS LOG

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

January 17-23, 2012 Thursday, January 17 1:24 p.m., 911 call, wrong number. (EL) 1:26 p.m., caller needing sheriffs ofce address. (OC) 1:41 p.m., caller needing phone number. (MA) 1:48 p.m., 911 call, wrong number. (MA) 2:12 p.m., caller wanting to know if a certain inmate was being held. (OC) 2:25 p.m., caller needing ofcer to call them back. (OC) 3 p.m., caller needing phone number. (OC) 3:05 p.m., caller needing to speak to an ofcer. (MA) 3:26 p.m., vehicle lockout. (DI) 3:27 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 4:49 p.m., caller needs ofcer. (MA) 5:07 p.m., caller trying to get mailing information for inmate. (KE) 5:15 p.m., caller reporting broken windows in car. (KE) Friday, January 18 6:07 a.m., 911 call, false alarm. (CO) 8 a.m., caller needing an ofcer. (CO) 8:30 a.m., caller reporting a break-in. (KE) 8:59 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 10:03 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 10:07 a.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 10:28 a.m., vehicle lockout. (MA) 11:08 a.m., call about mail. (OC) 11:18 a.m., call for jail. (MA) 12:28 p.m., call for sheriff. (OC) 1:05 p.m., caller with questions about a case. (OC) 1:49 p.m., report of cows out. (CO) 2:49 p.m., animal complaint. (CO) 3:02 p.m., caller with questions regarding an inmate. (OC) 6:17 p.m., report of a ght in progress. (MA) Saturday, January 19 7:47 a.m., request for an ambulance. (MA) 9:40 a.m., 911 call, non-emergency. (MA) 10:26 a.m., caller wanting to speak to an ofcer. (MA) 11:49 a.m., caller wanting to speak to an ofcer. (OC) 11:57 a.m., ofcer checking on phone number. (OC) 12:32 p.m., attorney wanting to speak to inmate. OC) 1:24 p.m., call for information on trailer with cats in it. (OC) 5:14 p.m., report of cattle out on Highway 25. (CO) Sunday, January 20 7:32 a.m., caller wanting to speak to ofcer. (MA) 1:02 p.m., re alarm. (MA) 4:28 p.m., report of house on re. (CO) 4:36 p.m., second report of (same) house on re. (CO) 7:19 p.m., caller advising they needed the power turned off. (CO) 7:31 p.m., caller advising they would be coming in to bond out inmate. (OC) 8:09 p.m., caller concerned about house re. (CO) 9:55 p.m., caller asking about house re. (OC) Monday, January 21 12:46 a.m., call for neighboring county. (OC) 9:03 a.m., caller requesting house check. (MA) 9:35 a.m., caller needing a page test. (DI) 10 a.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 10:15 a.m., caller wanting to set up prisoner visitation. (MA) 10:51 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 1:05 p.m., caller wanting accident report. (OC) 1:26 p.m., 911 call, request for an ambulance. (MA) 1:46 p.m., call for ofcer. (MA) 1:54 p.m., call for civil clerk. (OC) 2:55 p.m., caller needing to speak to ofcer. (MA) 3 p.m., call about gun permit class. (OC) 3:01 p.m., caller wanting to speak to sheriff. (MA) 3:20 p.m., caller needing to speak to ofcer. (BL)

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: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sheriff: Mike Sobotka, Emergency Only 911, Non-Emergency (Available 24/7) 464-3921 or 4642911. 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.IowaRoadConditions. org. Treasurer: Debbie Cannon, 464-3230. Property taxes can be paid online at www.iowatreasurers.org with Visa, Master Card and Discover credit cards or e-checks. Payments made in the ofce may be with cash, checks or with a Master 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 information is wrong, contact the treasurers ofce. Motorists can now renew motor vehicle registrations online at www.iowatreasurers.org if a renewal notice is received through the United States Postal Service that contains a personal identication number (PIN). Please be aware that the PIN can only be used one time. Contact the treasurers ofce for more information. Those with December birth dates are reminded to register their motor vehicles by January 31, 2013. Bring in the renewal statement received in the mail so renewals can be quickly processed. Drivers License Ofce: Located in the Treasurers Ofce. Drivers licenses may be renewed any time during the period of 30 calendar days before and up to 60 calendar days after the drivers birth date. The drivers license station hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone 464-3230 with questions. Veterans Affairs: Gary Smith, 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.

Snapshots of History

The old Assembly of God Church building at the corner of Adams and Pierce in Mount Ayr. There are, however, many that BY MIKE AVITT in November 2007. The old docThe Mount Ayr Assembly of tors ofce in Caledonia was in I missed, too. The Side Hill counGod Church was dedicated June bad shape and would eventually try school was torn down in the 11, 1945 and was located just west fall over if not restored. The owner spring of 2005 (I think). I waited of Hawkeye Lumber Co. Rev. Den- burned it down about six months to shoot this school because the sun wasnt right or the brush was son Henderson gave the afternoon after I took the picture. message while Rev. Coles spoke to So these two buildings are gone too thick or...anyway, I missed it. the youth at 7 p.m. The dedication but I have photos of them and The good news is I found a photo message was delivered by Rev. many other structures that have of this country school at the Mount Charles E. Long, secretary/trea- gone by the wayside. I began to Ayr Public Library and they were surer of the Assembly of God West take pictures in Ringgold county in kind enough to share it with me. Many of my pictures appear on Central District. Rev. Zelma Shaw 2001, but only a few. In 2004, I got would be the regular pastor. I be- serious about this area of recording my Facebook page, Flickr.com., lieve she also guided the Assembly our history and took many more and iagenweb.org/ringgold/. The of God churches at Kellerton and photos. I got a digital camera in latter website is coordinated by Redding. 2008 and took even more pictures. Sharon Becker and I have contribThis is Snapshots of History I took a picture of the old res- uted non-photo items, as well. I article number 100 so Ill take this taurant building in Tingley in 2004 have a long list of business openopportunity to tell you about this and it was torn down less than ings, closings, and transactions picture and many others. I took this six months later. The restaurant throughout Ringgold countys hisphotograph in March 2005 know- went under the names of Tingley tory and I hope to share these with ing that this building, which was Cafe, Badahs Kitchen, The Old Sharon this winter. I have also recently been loaned abandoned at the time, would be Fort, and Berts Bakery. Both of torn down, moved, or transformed the churches in Benton were torn many historic photos and newspaphysically to accommodate a new down in 2008 and I got pictures pers which will provide fodder for occupant. The old church was torn of both before they disappeared. dozens of articles. I will tell you down in or around 2009. I got photos of many other build- more about these when I run the A few weeks ago, I used a pic- ings, houses, and barns which have articles. Hopefully, I can write another 100. ture of Dr. Reynolds ofce I took passed into history.

ISSB employees make contribution More on board Iowa State Savings Bank (ISSB) branch. employee owners created a unique This is one of those win-win- of supervisors idea to support the food pantries in
the areas while earning the right to wear blue jeans for a bank-wide training held Monday, January 22, Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday. Each employee owner who wanted to wear jeans to the training could do so if he or she brought a jar of peanut butter, a box of graham crackers plus paid $5. The food and money was then divided and given to the food pantries in each community with an ISSB win situations, said Jan Knock, vice president of marketing. Were contributing to a great cause, the foods we are donating are wonderful for children and employee/ owners get to learn new things in relaxed attire, said Knock. The effort raised $185 and the food and money were divided to be delivered to food pantries serving Creston, Corning, Diagonal and Lenox.
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NOTICE - If you would like your organizations meeting dates to appear in the calendar, please contact Record-News staff at 464-2440. Thursday, January 31 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. Friday, February 1 The annual Ringgold county reunion will be held at Anns Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, San Juan, TX. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch following. Saturday, February 2 Soup supper at the Mount Ayr First Christian Church with serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 4 Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Mount Ayr City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Ayr City Hall. Beekeeping class at the Lamoni community center from 6 to 9 p.m. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mount Ayr Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Mount Ayr. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr. Tuesday, February 5 Calico Quilters will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Jamies Coffee Mill & Deli for dinner during the meeting. Faith Lodge #179 A.F. & A.M. meets at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Mount Ayr. Wednesday, February 6 Order deadline for the Fourth Annual Judge Lewis Aquatic Center Valentines Day cookie plate fund-raiser. $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. The Mount Ayr Public Library board will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the library. Thursday, February 7 Ringgold County Master Gardeners will meet at the Iowa State Extension ofce at 5 p.m. Beekeeping class at the Lamoni community center from 6 to 9 p.m. Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs will meet at the Creston Pizza Ranch. Chatter and food begins at 6 p.m. Regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. Sons of the American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Ayr Legion hall. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. Saturday, February 9 Breakfast for supper at the Benton community building from 5 to 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Sunday, February 10 Surprise card shower for Bud Breckenridges 88th birthday. Cards and correspondence may be sent to him at 1600 La Grant Pkwy., Apt. 108, Waukee, IA 50263-8329. Monday, February 11 Fourth Annual Judge Lewis Aquatic Center Valentines Day cookie plate fund-raiser delivery date. Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Mount Ayr Community School board meets at 6 p.m. in the MACS board room. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr. Tuesday, February 12 Mount Ayr American Legion Post 172 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Post. V.F.W. Lamoni Post will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Lamoni Community Center. Wednesday, February 13 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. Public is invited to attend a support group, Touching Our Grief, sponsored by HCI Care Services (formerly Hospice of Central Iowa) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Extension ofce. For more information, contact Kathy Rinehart, 464-2088. Ringgold Outdoor Alliance monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Iowa Roadhouse. Thursday, February 14 Valentines Day prime rib dinner at the American Legion building in Mount Ayr. Auction items for view at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6 p.m. Hear the romantic and uplifting music by the Graceland University choir. Evening hosted by the Mount Ayr Assembly of God Church. Mount Ayr Lions will meet at 6 p.m. Board meeting at 5:30 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 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr.

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Local students named to Deans list at Iowa State

Stewart named as ISSB president

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Iowa State Savings Bank (ISSB) board of directors named Kevin L. Stewart to replace David R. Driskell as president of the bank at their annual meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 23 in Creston. Stewart has been with the bank since 1996, starting as a loan ofcer, specializing in agriculture and commercial loans. His most recent title was senior vice president. He is also on the banks board of directors. Stewart is a graduate of Mount Ayr Community high school and Iowa State University. He is married to Julie and has three daughters, Samantha, Madalynn and Danielle. He resides in rural Maloy. Driskell stepped out of his role as president but will remain with the bank part time as a senior loan advisor. He will review the banks credit les and analyze nancial statements. He will also remain on the banks board of directors. Also continuing on the board of directors with Driskell and Stewart are Karl Knock, bank chief executive ofcer and board chairman; Jan Knock, Adam Snodgrass, Dr. John Charles Chuck Hoyt, Lee McNichols and Robert Snodgrass. Other promotions announced at the annual meeting include Adam Snodgrass- chief nancial ofcer, cashier and trust; Joann Moore vice president, real estate and consumer lending; Linda Lamb, vice president, business banking manager and physical security ofcer; Theresa Huck compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Ofce of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Safe Act ofcer, identity theft program administrator; Robert Miller agriculture loan ofcer; Logan Larsen assistant agriculture loan ofcer and Trisha Riley head customer service relationship (CSR). ISSB is an employee owned, community bank with branches in Creston, Corning, Diagonal and Lenox. Mount Ayr Record-News

More than 6,669 Iowa State University undergraduates, including a number from this area, have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2012 fall semester deans list. Students named to the deans list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Students listed below who qualied for the Deans List are from our area are: Mount Ayr Kelsey R. Glendenning, Accounting; Jordan Thomas Klejch, Microbiology; Allie Michele Knapp, Journalism and Mass Communication; Cleareld Karl C. Kerns, Animal Science; Matthew Lewis Kerns, Animal Science; Grand River Hanna Brynn Jones, Public Service and Administration in Agriculture; Redding Taylor Dea Lynch, Child, Adult, and Family Services; Lamoni Nathaniel Colte Silver, History; Maloy Katelyn Marie Warin, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education.

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An election and an inauguration brings to focus the presidency. Already there is speculation about who will run in 2016. One president, Andrew Jackson, campaigned for four years. Believing he had been cheated out of wining in 1824, he immediately began his campaign for 1828. There were four candidates in 1824, Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and William Crawford. Jackson received the most votes but did not win a majority. The election was thrown into the House of Representatives where Clay, who despised Jackson, threw his support to Adams. Adams was elected and when he appointed Clay his Secretary of State, Jackson and his supporters denounced it as a corrupt bargain. Andrew Jackson never backed down from a ght or a challenge. Of Scotch Irish descent, he really was born in a log cabin on the Caroline frontier. Orphaned at an early age, he had a long colorful career as a frontier lawyer, storekeeper, Indian ghter and military commander. The stories about Jackson, his temper and his ghting abilities are legendary. In 1818 in the First Seminole War, Jackson led an invasion of Spanish Florida to punish the Indians for attacking settlers on the Georgia frontier. He found two British agents he suspected of supplying and encouraging the Indian attacks. A court martial found them guilty. Both were executed; one by hanging and one by ring squad. Jackson fought many duels mostly to defend the honor of his wife, Rachel. When Jackson rst met Rachel, she was unhappily married to a neer-do-well named Lewis Robards. Robards told Rachel that he was getting a divorce so the Jacksons were married. Two years later Robards had not gotten the divorce. He then obtained a divorce accusing Rachel of adultery. The couple remarried but the stain on her name remained and for 37 years Jackson kept pistols in perfect order to defend her honor. In 1806, he killed a man named Charles Dickinson in a duel. In 1813, in a ght with Thomas Hart Benton, Jackson received a bullet which remained in his arm until a surgeon nally removed it is 1832. By then Benton was a distinguished senator from Missouri and a supporter of Jackson. Offered the bullet, he said, Twenty years possession made the bullet Jacksons property. Benton used to tell people, I had a ght with Jackson. A fellow was hardly in the fashion who didnt. As president, Andrew Jackson was a staunch supporter of the union. In 1828 the state of south Caroline led by Jacksons vice

resident John C. Calhoun tried to nullify an act of Congress. Jackson threatened to take a federal army to invade South Carolina and hang the nullicationists, including Calhoun, to the nearest tree I can nd. Later South Caroline Senator Robert Hayne expressed doubts that Jackson would hang anyone. Benton replied, when Jackson begins to talk about hanging, they can begin to look for the ropes. To read more about Andrew Jackson and our other presidents, the library recommends Presidential Anecdotes by Paul F. Boller, Jr. New to the library: In regular print ction: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and No Eye Can See, book two in the Kinship and Courage Series by Jane Kirkpatrick.

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The ancient Japanese musical art of taiko combines with nextgeneration sound and choreography when TAIKOPROJECT 2 comes to the Warren Cultural Center in Greeneld on Saturday, Feb. 16. Tickets are on sale now at Ed & Evas, 154 Public Square, Greeneld, and online at warrenculturalcenter.com. A limited number of premium seats in the front half of the oor and the balcony remain, at $30. Standard seating is $20. For more information, check out www.taikoproject.com and follow the group on Facebook and Twitter.

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AIB College of Business student Rebecca Gregg of Mount Ayr honored the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 21 by serving the Des Moines community on the day the U.S. Congress declared MLK Day of Service. More than 130 AIB students and employees participated in hands-on volunteer activities, producing 225 books for Jefferson Elementary in Des Moines, 870 school awards for Des Moines public schools, 135 sensory kits for Alzheimers patients and caregivers, 940 bookmarks for Everybody Wins! Iowas Power Lunch reading program and 266 cards for inclusion in Basic Necessity Bags for Central Iowa Shelter & Services. AIB students volunteer for a variety of projects through the schools Community Engagement program. Students are required to complete at least 20 hours of community engagement and a Service Learning project in order to graduate. Gregg is earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration-Sales and Marketing at AIB. Check with us for your next printing order.

Chapter CK, P.E.O. Chapter CK, P.E.O. met Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Ringgold County Extension ofce. There were 18 members and one visitor in attendance. President Ruth McDonnell conducted the business meeting which included the winter letter from the president of Iowa State Chapter, news of the upcoming Iowa State Chapter Convention in Des Moines and the International Chapter Convention in Dallas, TX. Committee reports were heard and coins were collected for Cottey College. The program theme was A Reason for Reminiscing, Founders Day given by Jo Ann Buckner. January 21, 1869 seven young college women on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College at Mount Pleasant met to create a society for themselves which they called P.E.O. Seven girls more diversied in tastes could not be found. Each brought her own special gift to the sisterhood which today binds together almost 250,000 women in the United States and Canada for the purpose of advancement of women through education. Fun facts about the founders lives, careers and legacies were shared along with a quiz. A fruit dessert was served by hostesses Cheryl Taylor, Marie Still and Marian Jennings. Next meeting will be February 18 at Heritage Park meeting room at 1 p.m.

Cathy Ward, owner of Iris Beauty Salon in Mount Ayr and instructor at Crestons Hair Tech, and Mary Lee Foltz, Jim Sissel and Glen Tull, owners and instructors of Hair Tech, attended the Winter/ Spring Iowa Cosmetology Educators meeting January 19-21, 2013 at the Baymont Inn & Sites at Coralville. Some of the classes attended were the New Iowa Laws, Network: Getting Business Facebook Page Up and Going, the ICE Design Team, the New Trifecta Collection of Haircuts for women and men, Color Technique, the New Nail Art - Triple Technique, Trifecta Color, Triple Fade and a class on the New Trifecta Make-up Look. Visitors recently in Guelda Barkers home were Phil and Mary Stamper of Colorado Springs, CO; Janet and Jim Knedler of Topeka, KS; Cory, Beth, Hope and Marshal Knedler of Vermillion, SD; Denzle and Betty Bethards of Garden Grove, and JR Miller, Joan Harvey, Don Stamper, Louise Stamper and Doris Drake, all of Mount Ayr. Several family members also met Jerry and Jean Barker of Mount Pleasant in Osceola to have lunch and celebrate Gueldas birthday.

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tive comments and plan on being a regular Monday routine. Tingleys not Tingley without some morning music taking place. A good number of band members were on hand to provide Tuesdays entertainment. They included accompanist Carmene James, plus Dick and Virginia Walden, Dave and Wilmina Jennings, Doris Overholser, Evelyn Sickels, Norma Webb, Iona Triggs, Junior Brown and Dorothy Clough. Pinkie Collins shared a story with her meal site friends. Friday found a good number of Friday Singers present to provide the mornings special entertainment. Members included accompanist Kay Henderson, director Bonnie Manders, plus Iona Triggs, Dorothy Clough, Bill and Norma Webb, Dave and Marge Patch, Dick and Virginia Walden and Dave and Wilmina Jennings. How blessed the site is to have all these different groups and folks who so willingly share their time and talents. Ronda Engels, the nutrition program coordinator for Area XIV Agency on Aging, was a visitor at the Tingley site Friday. Folks at the site were shocked Monday to learn that Duane (Sleep) Poore had suffered a heart attack over the weekend and had been life-ighted to Des Moines, where he then passed away Thursday. His services were held Monday morning at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr. Sleep loved his card games and bingo at the meal site. He rarely missed coming to Tingley on Monday and Tuesday and sometimes on Friday. He will be missed up there. Sympathy is extended to his family. It was also discovered Monday that Harold Brown had been own back to Mount Ayr over the weekend and was now a patient at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. He was dismissed Friday and had returned to his home. All hope he will be able to remain there. Theres no place like home. Those at the site also heard that Marge Werner had returned home. Her daughter, Jeanneatte Buell, is staying with her at this time. Also, Marge Perry is also recuperating at home with the Hynek family. Sandy Mercer were included in the gathering. Ernie and Judy will take Jason to the airport today (Tuesday) for his trip to California where he will be taking more graduate classes. Kathy Garner was a guest of her mother, Connie Huff, Tuesday. She brought the makings and they enjoyed homemade clam chowder for lunch. Mobley had junior varsity basketball games in Clarinda Monday night and home games Tuesday and Friday night. Samantha Stewart played basketball in Leon Saturday. Her team won both games. Payton Weehler played basketball in Leon Saturday. That night he spent the night with Dick and Joyce Weehler.

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January 28 - A great group of people were present Sunday evening for the annual soup supper and game night. Considering what the weather had been earlier in the day, the Center was thinking the turnout would be lighter than normal, but there were 28 people and some great food. The Activity Center is getting ready for chair exercises to begin on Monday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m. If you want to help out your shoulders, strengthen your legs and arms, become more exible or keep what exibility you have, this is the place to be on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Dorothy Saville, Marlene Keller and Sharon Hubbard will be assisting in February to get the exercises started. It does not make any difference if you do them perfectly or not, just that you do them. If you have them, bring along a set of hand weights and a towel. Now that towel is interesting, is it not? Want to nd out how to exercise with a towel, come and join in the fun!! February is the short month of the year, but there will be plenty of activities going on at the Center, so come up and join in with the group. No one has been turned away yet!! The coffee is always on and you might nd a cookie or two. The Albuquerque-Santa Fe motorcoach trip leaving in June is now full with a couple of people on stand-by in case there is a cancellation. The Pigeon Forge-Smokey Mountain trip for October sounds like it is going to be very popular. If you want on that list, let the Center know so they can get your name down. Deposits wont be collected until a little later on. Less than two more months until the rst day of spring. It seems like the winter has not lasted as long this year, but suppose it is because it has not been a bad one again. I doubt if the last two winters are going to hold out in the future. We have to get back to a normal winter one of these years, do we not? We need some really cold weather to kill off all these germs running around. The Activity Center hopes you all are staying healthy this winter and that you are enjoying doing any activities that you can. If you need some more, come up to the Center and join in.

coming on Saturday to celebrate with her. A card was signed for her. Happy birthday, Guelda, with wishes for you many, many more. Guelda reported that her sisterin-law, Louise Stamper, is on the mend and getting out some. Everyone hopes she is able to come to the site for dinner soon. She is getting some meals delivered to her from the meal site. Dont forget the Legions supper on Sunday night, Feb. 10. Chicken and dumplings, ham and beans, chili and desserts will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is only $5 and you can have all you care to eat. Proceeds will go toward a vent system for the American Legion hall. Ninety-nine percent of the people in the world are fools and the rest of us are in great danger of contagion. - (Thornton Wilder)

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January 21 (delayed) - The weather took another nosedive, dropping 40 degrees overnight. Saturday was balmy and sunny, temperature at 60 degrees. Sunday morning it dropped to 18 degrees. Felty and Lizzie Borntrager attended church in Bethany, MO Sunday. The Levi Mast family is making preparations to move to Homer, MI next week. It will leave a big vacancy in the church and school. Levis son, William, will move to Princeton, MO. Floyd Plank had surgery done on one eye at a hospital in Des Moines as an outpatient. Hes coming along as well as can be expected. Robert Detweilers had a nutpicking for the church women and girls. They had a good turnout. Vernon and Mary Troyer received the news of their third great-grandchild born to Matthew and Rachel Miller of Monte Vista, CO December 20 and named Hannah Lynn. Grandparents are Ivan Troyers and Eddie Millers, both of Monte Vista. The other greatgrandparents are Dan Kauffmans of Bloomeld, Bill Hostetlers of Jamesport, MO and Levi Millers of Clark, MO and also one greatgreat-grandmother, Sarah Hershberger of Stuarts Draft, VA. January 28 - Temperatures uctuate quite a bit, from a low of six degrees and sunny days to a high of 50 degrees Sunday, plus rainy and foggy. The rain is needed in this area. Going to the Downing, MO area over the weekend were Roy, Cora, Dena and Wilma Bontrager and Vernon and Mary Troyer. The drive home was rather tense with the dense fog, misty rain plus the windshield wipers gave out that day. Levi Masts are leaving Tuesday for their new home in Homer, MI. Friends and neighbors were helping them pack last week. The teachers at Timber View school had a farewell party Friday in behalf of the four Mast pupils. They brought hot lunch to school and also froze ice cream to everybodys delight. Mrs. Daniel Detweiler and two little girls of Princeton, MO spent several days with her parents, Eli Yoders, last week. Katie Yoder (Alberts) traveled with some others to Hale, MI to be with her sister, Ada and John Borntrager. Felty Bontrager, Eli Miller and

January 28 - Monday supper guests of Mary Gepner were Kay and Don Hove. Mike, Malinda and Mitch Swank, Don and Joan Stringham and Matt Swank and Katie attended the Raider wrestling meet at Mount Ayr Thursday night and the Quad Invitational Saturday at Maryville, MO and watched the Raiders, along with Shane Swank, wrestle. Congratulations, Shane, in winning your matches in Mount Ayr and receiving second place at Maryville. Mary Swank and Karla Larson also attended the meet at Mount Ayr. Bob and Lucy Ricker attended the wrestling meet in Mount Ayr Thursday night and the Quad Invitational in Maryville, MO and watched the Raiders, especially Joe Ricker, wrestle. Congratulations to Joe in winning his match in Mount Ayr and receiving second place at Maryville. Saturday night Mary Gepner watched the lm, Les Miserables at the Mount Ayr Princess Theater. Callers during the week of Mary Swank were Karla Larson and Jarred, Rich Swank and Mitch Swank. Mary Gepner was a Sunday dinner guest of Bob and Karyn Graham. Bob and Lucy Ricker hosted a birthday dinner for Jessie Ricker Sunday in their home. Other guests were Brent and Martha Ricker and Jake and Joe and Bruce and Michell Ricker.

Norm and Jeanie Castille there. They visited with Bess Pickering in Grant City, MO Thursday. Betty and J.W. Robertson went to visit Marie and Everett Campbell in Grant City, MO Friday. Darrell Roach and son of Lamoni visited the Robertsons Saturday. Lil Rinehart was guest of honor Monday for lunch at Sharon Walkups for her birthday. Other guests were Peggy Overholser, Cindy Snethen, Bobbi Bainum and James Walkup. Joe, Gina, Maya and Eli Bainum were overnight guests Saturday at Bobbi and Michael Bainums. Matt Bainum, Caitlyn Bainum, Alyssa Ross and Joe, Gina and family were supper guests Saturday and brunch guests Sunday of Bainums. Alyssa Ross left Sunday afternoon to return home to Las Vegas, NV. Travis, Julie, Tanner and Jaynee Snethen were Sunday afternoon visitors of Bainums.

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January 28 - Sympathies go to the Warin family. Donnas father, Duane Poore, passed away on Thursday. The funeral was Monday morning. Saturday Hannah Jackson, Amber Davison and Paige Lynch played basketball in a tournament in Bethany, MO. The team, coached by Jason Lynch, won the tournament. Richard, Carole, Robert, Julie and Laura Davison, Teya Still, Kevin, Melanie and Joan Jackson and Tara Lynch were there to watch the girls. Craig and Kathi Braby hosted a belated Haynes family Christmas at their home Sunday. Because of the ice, several family members were unable to attend. Even with that, 15-20 were present. Laura Davison helped with the middle school basketball tournament in Mount Ayr Saturday morning. Kevin, Melanie and Hannah Jackson and Joan Jackson attended the wrestling meet in Mount Ayr Thursday night. Wyatt Jackson won his match that night. Wyatt Jackson accompanied the Mount Ayr wrestlers to a tournament in Maryville, MO Saturday. Robert, Julie, Laura and Amber Davison, Teya Still and Mackenzie Shields had lunch at the home of Keith and Nancy Sackett. Later the Davisons, Teya Still and Mackenzie Shields went to Bethany, MO so the girls could play in the basketball tournament there. Gracie Mobley spent Saturday night with Samantha Stewart. Riley Weehler and Maddie January 28 - Wishard Chapel had a good crowd Sunday despite the inclement weather. Bible study is into its third week. Children meet at 4:30 p.m., parents upstairs. Supper is served at 5:30 p.m. and the teens meet following supper. February 10 is slated to be the annual Valentines Day brunch at Wishard. They will also be packing goodies for shut-ins. As of now, there are at least 12 on the list. Adults meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. There has been a good turnout and anyone interested is still invited to join in. Condolences go out to the Duane Poore family. The funeral was held Monday at the WatsonArmstrong Funeral Home and was ofciated by Pastor Bill Armstrong. Wishard Chapel helped the Beaconseld Church with the funeral dinner. Faith Shinkle and Doris Rule traveled to Fremont, NE with Grace Warin to visit Virgil Main. Lyle and Virginia Main picked them up Saturday and brought them back to Mount Ayr. Carol Anne McCreary and Tina McCreary traveled to Bethany, MO Saturday to watch Jessica and the sixth grade girls play round-robin basketball games. The Mount Ayr girls won rst place. Sunday dinner at the McCreary farm included the Ed McCrearys and Barbie Belzer and family. The kids spent the afternoon outside in the calf shed with Jessicas cow and new calf.

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January 28 - Sherry Skinner and Jennifer, Roger and Baker Peters went to Des Moines to see Aaron Green and then on to Will and Nicole Skinners over the weekend. Donna Melvin and Terry Henson were in Des Moines over the weekend. Sunday guests of David and Mary Kay Loutzenhiser were Kip and Vicki Burke of Alpena, MI, Greg, Danielle and Aubrey Loutzenhiser of Des Moines and Peggy and Ben Roed of Bedford. Jerry and Judy King have returned from a trip cruising and visiting the southern states. Clint, Destiny, Nolan and Khloe Drake have moved into their new home. It is not half as important to burn the midnight oil as it is to be awake in the daytime.

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January 28 - Helen Combs was a Sunday dinner guest at Lil Rineharts. Others present were Virginia Combs of North Liberty and Lori, Jacob, Jeremy and Justina Wimer of Grant City, MO. Kevin Wimer was an afternoon visitor. Peggy and Jerry Overholsers supper guests Saturday were Cindy and Dick Snethen and Sharon and Dale Walkup in honor of the Walkups 40th wedding anniversary. Jeanette Todd was a lunch guest at Overholsers Sunday. Peggy went to Deb Grays Wednesday evening for a late Christmas celebration with the local Red Hat group. Also present were Cindy Snethen, Donna Melvin, Meredith Dredge and Cathy Coulson. Katie and Preston Hayse went to Grandparents Day at the elementary school Friday for Tessa Kniep. Ginny and Bill Quick were overnight guests at Rebecca and Cliff Smiths Saturday and went to the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Sunday. Their grandson, Bryson Smith, competed and won rst place in his pack. Berta and Kenny Quick went to Shenandoah and visited with

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Writers were recognized for their dreams to improve their communities. (Beginning at left) Picture 1: Cindy Allen and Julie Neas present a $100 check to the Mount Ayr elementary for new books. Representing the school were Alexa Anderson, Eldon Paxson and Mr. Chris Elwood, elementary principal. Picture 2: Neas and Allen present a $100 check to the city of Kellerton for a park improvement project. Students representing Kellerton are Olivia West, Bricey Gorman and Kinze Butcher. Picture 3: Neas and Allen present a $100 check to the Mount Ayr elementary for playground equipment. Representing the school were Madison Birkenholtz, Byanca Smith and Mr. Elwood. Picture 4: Neas and Allen present a $100 check to the Ringgold County DNR for trees. Students pictured are Elizabeth Sobotka, Preston Dine and Justin Hyde. Rachel Gregg was part of this winning dream but is not pictured. Picture 5: Neas and Allen present a check to Karen Bender of the Chamber of Commerce for small business ads. Zach Doster was the student dream winner but is not pictured.

The Mount Ayr Academic Decathlon team placed fth at the regional competition held in Des Moines recently. Coaches and team members include (front row, L-R) coach Mary K. Overholtzer, Christiana Overholtzer, Adrian Richards and Kody Weeda; (back row) Naomi Richards, coach Sherry Adams, Samantha Crawford, Alexandra Young and Zach Tipton. Mount Ayr Communitys academic decathlon team placed fth in the small-school division for the 28th regional event hosted by Des Moines Central Academy and Drake University. This nish will place them in the wild-card division to determine if they go on to the state event at Mount Vernon. Perry and AdelDesoto-Minburn (ADM) each had two teams place ahead of the Mount Ayr team, but they can compete only as one individual team in the 24-team state eld. All regional qualiers will be announced on Wednesday. The highlight of the event was Zach Tiptons strong showing in the varsity division when he placed rst in science, second in language and literature and third in speech. He also garnered a third place overall medal for individual placement within his division. He was number one on the team in point totals with 3,750. It was a relaxing Thursday evening for him when compared to last years speech event. He doubled his score in speech from last years speech category. This catapulted him to an individual medal. The freshmen in the group - Alexander Young, Kody Weeda and Samantha Crawford - proved to be great contenders for the future. Young brought home a second place, and Weeda brought home a third place in music. Even though the Mount Ayr seasoned veterans - Naomi Richards, Christiana Overholtzer and Adrian Richards - had strong individual scores and improvements over last year, they came home empty-handed. There are hopes that the wild card event might bring them back to their third consecutive trip to state. The purposes of the decathlon are to encourage students to develop a greater respect for knowledge, promote wholesome interschool competition in academic areas, stimulate intellectual growth and achievement and to encourage public interests and awareness of outstanding education programs by recognizing academic achievement among high school students who go above and beyond the regular curriculum. The 10 testing divisions included the study of the Russian Revolution. The seven-member team was broken up into two honor, three scholastic and two varsity students for the opportunity to move onto the state event. The change in rules this year will help the Mount Ayr team since the top two scores from each division are tabulated for a team score. This team will await the ofcial results that were posted Wednesday.

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A team of Mount Ayr sixth grade girls won the Bethany Basketball Tournament Saturday, Jan. 26. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Gabby Hunke, Paige Lynch and Ryann Martin; (back row) Sammi McGill, Caroline McAlexander, Amber Davison, Hannah Jackson, Jessica McCreary and coach Jason Lynch. (Not pictured: Mackenzie Shields.)

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having Rhonda Brand come and have a Sunday school lesson for them. Also Mary Hixson and Nida Solliday arrived with new lap robes for all of the new residents. Welcome visitors over the past week have been Irene Merical of Adel, Wayne and Suzanne Brown of Pleasant Hill and Marilyn Bolte of West Des Moines with Shirley Brown; Steve and Marilyn Werner, Drew, Natalie, Trenton and Cadence Ingram of Waukee and Nancy and Race Kelly of Winterset with Maxine Werner; Korbie Munoz, Kendra, Ash, Jason and Haley, all of Indianola, and Vera Moore with Bev Moore; Neil Stanley with Ada Stanley; Bobbie and Anne Rinehart of Hateld, MO and Rhonda Cooper of Kent with Kathryn Adams; John and Mary Howell of Glenwood with Paul and Marie Campbell; Lyle Hogue of Hateld, MO and Larry Hogue of Ankeny with Irene Hogue; Pastor Ed Shields and the conrmation class from Diagonal with Dorothy Sobotka and Betty Ruby; Ellen Powell and Warren Angus with Ruth Angus; Merna King of Bedford and Dan King with Ed and Lorraine King; Ramona Brand and Jean Gilliland with Earl Brand; Donna Stark, Judy Doolittle and Vickie Parrott with Loreen Reed; Harold Crawford and Jennifer, Brian, Chad and Rebecca Quick, all of Slater, with Catherine Crawford; James Ruby and Lois Grace with and celebrating the birthday of Betty Ruby; Larry and Pat Teply and Missy the dog with Gerald Gardner; Darwin and Ellen Stark of King City, MO and Phyllis Sickels with Sylvia Hall; Connie Worthington of Des Moines and Hank Smith with Margaret Fletchall; Frank Gunsolley with Wayne and Irene Bohn; Amanda Angus with Luella Adkisson, and Ed Minnick with Darlene Minnick. Kitchen with Liz in the afternoon. They baked some special treats for themselves. They tried their hand with penuche chews, OHenry bars and lemon pudding cake. They shared the penuche chews with staff after cooking, while the OHenry bars and lemon cake were served for dessert at lunch. To celebrate National Activity Professionals Week, the activity staff hosted a cheese party for coffee club. Several cheeses were served including smoked Guda, smoke white cheddar, Brie with jalapeo jelly, Munster, colby jack, Swiss cheese, cinnamon apple pie cheese, cheddar and a speciality white cheddar. They were served with crackers and coffee. Lisa played the keyboard for music in the morning. They also sangalong in the special care unit. In the afternoon Pattie and Sommer played bingo. Winners were Doyle Murphy, Jessie Woollums, Shorty Umbarger, Laura Osborn, Permelia Fletchall, Vera Daughton and Gerata Scott. Wednesday the activity staff was honored by the rest of the facility. Several staff members brought in treats for break to show how much they appreciate the activity staff. Kathi, Sommer and Pattie were busy with hand care all morning. Kathi took the hand care cart to the special care unit. Skip Rushing was in for church in the afternoon. Thursday morning Kathi Blunck read the Mount Ayr Record-News to a large group in the center lobby. She also read the news from the Diagonal Progress. Liz held residents council. Shirley Molt, kitchen supervisor, was invited to hear residents requests. To continue celebrating activity week, Liz prepared some special popcorn and served it with pop in the afternoon. They enjoyed caramel corn, cinnamon corn, white chocolate corn, maple bacon popcorn and other avors like nacho cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch. Activities were cancelled Friday and over the weekend to allow for tired and weak residents and staff to rest. Activities resumed on Monday. Visitors last week were Larry and Tommie Hull with Larry Hull; Joyce England with Lois Anne Sobotka; Kay Sickels with Vera Daughton; Dee Jones with Milo Jones; Terry and Trudy Weaver with Virginia Weaver; Jami Taylor and Janis Taylor with Anna Linkey; Shirley Erickson with Don Strange; Donna Richards with Marilyn Richards, Anna Linkey, Shirley Karr and Carmeta and Forrest Shields; Trenneth and Joan Johnson with Winifred Johnson; Dave and Lisa Richards with Marilyn Richards; Dorothy Barber with Doyle Murphy; Vicki Taylor with Arloa Wackernagle; Sheri Frost and Connor Rolph with Pauline Wood; Richard ODell and Pat Straight with Hazelee Saxton; Jim and Jean Hanks with Lawrence Hanks, and Alicia, Teya and Carter Still with Ray Umbarger.

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January 28 - It is always nice to share special days with loved ones. Paul and Frances Smith came last week and joined Maxine Kean for lunch in celebration of her birthday. Nancy and Race Kelly had a nice time as they were lunch guests of Maxine Werner last Friday. Merna Cox enjoyed having her husband as a lunch guest last week also. Irene Merical was a welcome lunch guest of Shirley Brown. Danny and Calvin Gregg were pleased to have their daughter and sister, Connie, and her husband, Jay, who stopped in and ate lunch with them Saturday. Junior Karr and Patti Page-Jones were lunch guests of Elaine McCampbell and Phyllis Sickels joined her mother, Sylvia Hall, for lunch Sunday. Residents and staff will say so long to director of nursing, Jennifer DeMott, this Thursday morning with a going away party scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. They will all miss Jennifer very much and do wish her the best! Friday will nd residents enjoying music by Marlys McPherson. This will begin at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments. Dont forget to watch for the Ground Hog Saturday! Even though it has been a nice winter, all are still hoping for an early spring. This past Monday dictionary words, along with ladies club and celebrating National Pie Day, were the activities enjoyed. Residents had a choice of either peanut butter or oatmeal pie as a refreshment for pie day and also enjoyed playing pie trivia. During coffee hour Tuesday Ruth Angus was honored as resident of the month. Dominoes and Skip Bo were played in the afternoon with the help of Cheri Dessinger and Phyllis Sickels, along with Bible study with Seth Denney. Wednesday brought along a busy day with shop cart in the morning and church service with Rev. Skip Rushing from the Methodist church and his message entitled Love Lifting Us. Residents enjoyed having Ellen Powell come to play the piano during the service. Bingo was a hit again in the afternoon. Phyllis Riggs, Phyllis Sickels, Corwin Karr and Harold Crawford were helpers. Winners included Earl Brand, Dorothy Sobotka, Irene Bohn, Kenny Driftmier, Bev Moore, Nieda Cunningham, Marie Campbell, Merna Cox, Catherine Crawford and Kathryn Adams. Blackout winners were Maxine Kean and Corwin Karr. Thursday morning nail care was the highlight to those wanting a new color or touch-up to their nails and the Record-News was read by Dorothy Hughes in the afternoon along with the everyday exercises. Friday was another busy day beginning with mens club and the topic discussed was ice shing. Earl Brand and Paul Campbell shared a lot of their shing stories from their earlier years along with a huge catsh picture shared by Earl. The residents favorite game of bingo was again enjoyed in the afternoon with Phyllis Sickels, Harold Crawford, Cheri Dessinger and Phyllis Riggs helping. Guests playing along with family were Neil Stanley with Ada Stanley and Nancy and Race Kelly with Maxine Werner. Winners were Maxine Werner, Ruth Angus, Darlene Minnick, Sylvia Hall, June Steinman, Marvin Morse, Margaret Campbell, Phyllis Faubion and Catherine Crawford. June Steinman was the blackout winner. Sunday residents appreciated

Rich Elmer found this hornets nest at the edge of a timber on his property southwest of Mount Ayr. According to the Iowa State University Department of Entomology, the nest probably belonged to a colony of baldfaced hornets, related to yellowjackets and paper wasps. Each nest is used only one year and then abandoned.

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Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water immersion, exposure can lead to death. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue and confused behavior. If these signs are observed, call for emergency help. OSHAs Cold Stress Card provides a reference guide and recommendations to combat and prevent many illnesses and injuries. Available in English and Spanish, this laminated fold-up card is free to employers, workers and the public. Tips include: Recognize the environmental and workplace conditions that may be dangerous. Learn the signs and symptoms of cold-induced illnesses and injuries and what to do to help workers. Train workers about cold-induced illnesses and injuries. Encourage workers to wear proper clothing for cold, wet and windy conditions, including layers that can be adjusted to changing conditions. Be sure workers in extreme conditions take a frequent short break in warm dry shelters to al-

January 28 - One day it is above normal temps and the next it is windy and cold. Residents do enjoy the sunshine when it appears. Hopefully February will be a perfect month to enjoy some unseasonable temperatures and moisture. To start off the month, Friday staff and residents will be dressed for the beach. In the afternoon the dining room will be transformed into a sandy resort. Music, games and food will be enjoyed starting at 2 p.m. Other activities for February include the Mardi Gras party on Feb. 12 and the Chocolate Affair on Feb. 14. The Tingley Kitchen Band will be back on Feb. 5 and the Community Singers will entertain on Presidents Day, Feb. 21. Valentine and presidential games are planned throughout the month. The birthday party for February is set for Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. with the National Honor Society members as hosts. Residents with a birthday in February include Milo Jones and Pam Larsen on Feb. 2; Iris Osborn, Feb. 12; Socorro Waugh, Feb. 18; Virginia Weaver and Helen Stickler, Feb. 26, and Jack Padgitt, Feb. 27. Staff with a birthday in February are Amber Fooken on Feb. 8; Brad Holden, Feb. 15, and Lisa Conklin, Feb. 28. Condolences go out to Virgil Findleys family. Virgil was a special man to Clearview and the Benton community. He will be missed by everyone there. Prayers and sympathy are sent to them. Monday Pattie gathered a group of residents to read to. Sommer took Joes dog, Sarge, around to visit with residents. It was In the

low their bodies to warm up. Try to schedule work for the warmest part of the day. Avoid exhaustion or fatigue because energy is needed to keep muscles warm. Use the buddy system - work in pairs so that one worker can recognize danger signs. Drink warm, sweet beverages (sugar water, sports-type drinks) and avoid drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas or hot chocolate) or alcohol. Eat warm, high-calorie foods such as hot pasta dishes. Remember, workers face increased risks when they take certain medications, are in poor physical condition or suffer from illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. For free copies of OSHAs Cold Stress Card in English or Spanish, go to OSHAs website, www.osha. gov, or call 1(800) 321-OSHA.

their local schools. We can continue to do things the way weve done it for 20 years, he said, but will probably end up, as the axiom says, with the same result. We can do better. Going to a professional development class for a half-day isnt going to get it done. Keith Miller suggested schools focus more on the basics. Ive seen students whose basic spelling and math is atrocious, he said. And theyre doing everything on computers now. Part of the time, Im told by the students themselves, that students are on Facebook and theyre playing games and some other student even took a test on the computer for one of them. Dolecheck explained the recently implemented Iowa Core Standards seek to set basic prociency standards in writing, reading and math. Will we ever go back to the policy we had in the past -- probably not, he said. Society has changed and methods have changed. Future adults in Iowa and across the nation are probably never going back to doing things without computers. Ed Johnston asked about any discussion of increasing transportation funds to counties. Ernst said the issue of an increase of the gas tax has not been talked about yet, but maybe it will come up later in the session. Dolecheck added the governor did not mention transportation in his State of the State address. The governor wants to make sure we work on property tax and education reform, he said, and I think the leadership is waiting to see how that goes. Then well go from there with it. Dolecheck added that if legislation wasnt introduced to address the issue, he would introduce it himself. Raymond Shields said that if the state doesnt act, the counties will be forced to raise property taxes. He added that county engineer Zach Gunsolley had predicted even if a 10-cent gas tax would pass, Ringgold county could receive only $400,000 in state funds. Thats going to be a Bandaid on the problem, he said. Its not going to be enough to x the problem were in. County supervisor Royce Dredge added a recent road project came in $175,000 over projected cost. Dolecheck also brought up the need to maintain bridges as part of the discussion. We have to maintain the gravel, he said, and we have to maintain the roads and bridges so we can have access to the farm-to-market road system so school buses can cross them and re trucks can cross them to get to somebodys house. Dolecheck concluded the road discussion with a prediction. I havent seen a pro-

posal out there, he said. Theres been no legislation introduced, but there will be. Mental health issues, especially in light of recent debates about gun violence in America, came up briey in the discussion. Miller asked what focus was being placed in the legislature on mental health as part of any debate on gun ownership in the state. Ernst was quick to agree that mental health is at the heart of the discussion at the statehouse. Theres an epidemic that we need to take care of, she said. She said only $3 million was targeted for mental health transition funds in last years budget. Thats not enough to fund the three largest counties, none of those being in southwest Iowa, she said. County assessor Neil Morgan asked the legislators about a new agriculture adjustment rule to assess farmland values that may be proposed to the legislature this term. He said his ofce has used a state-approved computer program to gure values for the past 17 years. A new program to determine values using the changes required by the adjustment rule might cost up to $250,000. Even if the new program is used, the rule calls for county assessors to make judgement calls on the quality of the ground. He said that requirement alone would create 10 times as much work as is currently necessary because land use continually changes as farmers ll in ditches and make other improvements. Its a dumb idea, he said, even if it didnt cost so much. Morgan asked the legislators to look into the issue and consider the impact it could have on Ringgold county and other rural areas of the state. The next legislative coffee is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Ringgold County Extension ofce.

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The Mount Ayr Raider wrestlers were busy over the past week with a triangular at Osceola, a quad at Mount Ayr and the Quad State Tournament at Maryville, MO. Clarke triangular Mount Ayr Raider wrestlers picked up wins against Clarinda Academy and Clarke in a triangular meet held Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Osceola. Mount Ayr defeated Clarinda Academy in their rst meet of the evening by a score of 50-13. There were only seven matches actually wrestled in the meet as Mount Ayr picked up four forfeits while only giving up one. Picking up forfeits for the Raiders were Dawson Knapp, Trevor Anderson, Ben Saville and Joe Ricker. The Raiders won ve of the seven contested matches. At 126 Jonathan VanBuskirk lost a major decision to Roberto Munoz, 185. At 132 Jacob Beamgard won a 11-8 decision over Jared Smith. Erik Freed won by fall over Christian Lopez at 145. Zach Lemon lost a 7-1 decision to Kip Hartwick at 152. Eric Miller won by tech fall, 25-10, over Taran Torkelson at 160. Shane Swank scored a fall at 170 over Christian Jones. Another pin was scored at 182 by Zane Sickels over Nathan Weidner. Mount Ayr won the meet against Clarke by a 48-18 score. Again only six of the 14 weights were actually wrestled it, with each team winning three apiece. At 113 Dawson Knapp won by fall over Landon Spurgin. At 120 Trevor Anderson won by forfeit. Jonathan VanBuskirk lost by fall at 126 to Chasen Selsor. Jacob Beamgard won by forfeit at 132. Ben Saville lost a close decision at 138 to Jon Cutshall, 7-6. Erik Freed received a forfeit at 145. Eric Miller pinned Gable Reece at 152. Zach Lemon won by forfeit at 160. Shane Swank lost a 9-3 decision to Jacob Bair at 170. Zane Sickels won by forfeit at 182. Mount Ayr gave up a forfeit at 195. Both teams were open at 220. Joe Ricker pinned Roberto Ventura at 285 to close out the action. Mount Ayr quad It was Mount Ayr wrestling senior night at Mount Ayr on Thursday, Jan. 24. Recognized during the evening were cheerleaders Maddie Hoseld, Jena James, Maggie Jennett and Kylie Wilson. Senior wrestlers recognized were Zach Lemon, Zane Sickels and Shane Swank. The wrestling squad hosted the squads from Bedford/ Lenox, Maryville, Missouri and Pleasantville. Mount Ayr rst took on Maryville. Only six matches were wrestled in this dual and all of them were decided by a fall. Unfortunately for the Raiders, they lost four of those six, which gave Maryville a 42-36 victory. Here are the results: 106 Maryville received a forfeit 113 Dawson Knapp received a forfeit 120 Maryville received a forfeit 126 Jon VanBuskirk was pinned by Nathaniel Alexander 132 Grant Staats lost by fall to Ben Wilmes 138 Erik Freed won by fall over Kale Hein 145 Jacob Beamgard lost by fall to Derek Stiens 152 Eric Miller lost by fall to Dane Hull 160 Zack Lemon received a forfeit 170 Shane Swank received a forfeit 182 Zane Sickels received a forfeit 195 Maryville received a forfeit 220 Both teams were open 285 Joe Ricker won by fall over Brendan Waybrew In the next dual Mount Ayr took on Bedford/Lenox. The Raiders lost this dual by a score of 50-28. Here are the results for this dual. 113 Bedford/Lenox received a forfeit 120 Dawson Knapp received a forfeit 126 Jon VanBuskirk lost by decision to Josh Mitchell 132 Grant Staats won by major decision over Zach Johnson 138 Erik Freed received a forfeit 145 Jacob Beamgard lost by fall to Hunter Russell 152 Eric Miller lost by fall to Grant Christensen 160 Zack Lemon lost by tech fall to Dylan French 170 Shane Swank pinned Seth Willets 182 Zane Sickels lost by fall to Cole Bonde 195 Bedford/Lenox received a forfeit 220 Bedford/Lenox received a forfeit 285 Joe Ricker won by fall over Brendan Waybrew 106 Bedford/Lenox received a forfeit In their nal dual of the evening Mount Ayr picked up their 17th dual win of the season as they defeated Pleasantville by a score of 40-23. Here are those results: 120 Dawson Knapp pinned Dalton Weaver 126 Jon VanBuskirk received a forfeit 132 Grant Staats lost by tech fall to Trey Busek 138 Ben Saville won by fall over Max Johnson 145 Erik Freed pinned Zach Squires 152 Zack Lemon lost by fall to Matt Prill 160 Eric Miller lost by fall to Gunnar Sampson 170 Shane Swank won by major decision over Joe Kaufman 182 Zane Sickels won by fall over Darren McLead 195 Pleasantville received a forfeit 220 Both teams were open 285 Joe Ricker received a forfeit 106 Both teams were open 113 Both teams were open In other action Bedford/Lenox won over Pleasantville, 51-14, and Bedford/Lenox won over Maryville 64-18. In junior varsity action, at 138 Jeremy Vanbuskirk (Mount Ayr) won by pin over Zachary Marxen (Bedford/Lenox) 1:22. Also at 138 James Dickson (Pleasantville) won by pin over Jeremy Vanbuskirk (Mount Ayr) 1:09. At 145 Wyatt Jackson (Mount Ayr) won by pin over James Dickson (Pleasantville) 3:12. Maryville tournament The Mount Ayr Raiders traveled to Maryville, MO for the Quad State Classic Saturday, Jan. 26. Place winners in the tournament for the Raiders were Grant Staats, Erik Freed, Shane Swank and Joe Ricker with second-place nishes and Zane Sickles with a fourthplace nish. We wrestled good overall, said coach Eric Ehlen. I thought we looked in better shape. It was a good nish to regular season. Grant Staats was seeded second in the 126-pound class. He had

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little difculty in his rst round match against Logan Campbell of Cameron. It took Staats just a little over a minute to take Campbell down and get the pin. His seminal match against Luke Brown of Bishop Meige was a little more difcult. Staats was in total control in this match. He led 12-1 before pinning Brown in the third period. Top-seeded Nathaniel Alexander of Maryville was Staats nals opponent. He was overpowered in this match losing by a third-period technical fall. In his march to the nals at 132 pounds, Erik Freed had a rstround bye. In the seminals he went up against Kyle Anderson of Cameron. Freed scored ve points in the second period of this match with a reversal and a near fall as he won easily by a score of 10-4. In the nals Freeds opponent was Alex Mendez of Millard South. Freed fell behind 10-1 after two periods in this match. He outscored Mendez in the third period, but ran out of time and lost the match by a 12-7 score. At 160 pounds Shane Swank quickly put Trevor Zimmerman of Maryville on his back and scored a pin. He faced Dylan French of Bedford/Lenox in the second round. Swank got a takedown in the rst period to grab the early lead. After a scoreless second period Swank scored a reversal in the third period and went on to win 4-0. In the nals Swank faced undefeated Josh Hartzell of Lathrop. After a scoreless rst period, Swank fell behind 5-1 after the second period. He rallied in the third period, but Hartzell hung on for a 6-4 win. Joe Ricker won two matches and lost one to place second in the 285-pound weight class. Devon Wheeler of Bedford/Lenox was Rickers rst victim. He pinned Wheeler in less than a minute. In the seminals Ricker faced Brendan Waybrew of Maryville. After a scoreless rst period Waybrew took the lead with an escape in the second period. Ricker seemed unable to reverse Waybrew in the third period until he nally scored it as time ran out in the match giving Ricker the 2-1 win. In the nals Ricker went against Freeman Coleman of Millard South high school of Omaha. Coleman quickly disposed of Ricker getting the ____________________________
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Wyatt Jackson of Mount Ayr competes for the Raiders in wrestling action last week.

Mount Ayr teams move into postseason action

February is tournament time for Iowa high school athletes. the runners-up of the Underwood sectional, and vice-versa. Wrestling The Mount Ayr wrestling team will open sectional action Saturday at Greeneld. Competition begins at 12 noon. Teams competing with Mount Ayr in the sectional are Corning, East Union, Martensdale-St. Marys, Nodaway Valley, Panorama and West Central Valley of Stuart. The rst and second place winners in each weight class will advance to the district tournament at Corning February 9. At districts, the champions in each weight class of the Greeneld sectional will be matched against Girls basketball The Mount Ayr Raiderettes will face conference rival Central Decatur as they open post-season play 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Leon. The winner of that contest will take on Des Moines Christian Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Urbandale. Bowling The Mount Ayr Community bowling teams will open substate competition February 14 at the Leon Lanes in Leon. The Raiderettes will bowl at 10 a.m. followed by the Raiders at 1 p.m.

Teams competing at the Leon site include Central Decatur, Clarke, Creston, Lamoni, Lenox, Mormon Trail and Mount Ayr. Boys basketball The Mount Ayr Raiders and the Diagonal Maroons begin the postseason tournament trail in the same Class IA district, but site location and opponents have not yet been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Teams competing in Class 1A District 12 include Corning, Diagonal, East Union, Lamoni, Lenox, Martensdale-St. Marys, Mormon Trail, Murray, Orient-Macksburg and Mount Ayr.

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Raiders get hot, go 3-0 for week

The Raiders are playing some of their best basketball of the season as they went 3-0 over the past week. Mount Ayr 65, Southeast Warren 29 The Mount Ayr Raiders hosted Southeast Warren and easily handled the Warhawks in their 65-29 win. The Raiders took a strong lead in the rst two quarters of play and headed to the halftime locker room leading 36-14. Mount Ayr played with defensive intensity forcing Southeast Warren into athletic plays all night and keeping the pressure on, said coach Bret Ruggles. With the increasing lead, Mount Ayr took the opportunity to use some different lineups as everyone saw playing time. Seniors Jake Still and Braydee Poore led the team again. Still scored 19 points, pulled down seven rebounds, recorded three steals, blocked three shots and dished four assists. Poore racked up 16 points, had ve rebounds, four steals, four assists and one blocked shot. John Triggs tied for top rebounds with Still, also recording a total of seven. The Raiders claimed victory over Bedford, 44-43, in a hard fought game, Tuesday, Jan. 22. Coach Bret Ruggles commented, We knew that Bedford was getting better every night. Our guys did a great job of staying tough during the stretch and our bench guys were an asset in the win. The Raiders and the Bulldogs traded baskets and defensive attacks in the rst half before retiring to the locker room with Mount Ayr ahead by one point, 22-21. The Raiders went on a run and stretched the lead in the third quarter to 36-28, but the Bulldogs responded in the fourth quarter and pulled back within one point, but the Raiders were able to maintain that margin for the onepoint win. Braydee Poore topped the stats with 13 points, four rebounds, one steal, two blocked shots and two assists. John Triggs and Jake Still pulled down 10 rebounds each, and Dylan Doman rounded out the top stats with three assists. Raiders as they nudged ahead by one. Missed shots and turnovers by Chariton were all Mount Ayr needed to boost their efforts as they took the lead to 40-37 at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter was a tight contest with both teams vying for the lead, but with 32.9 seconds left in the game, Chariton was forced to foul and John Triggs stepped to the line to sink both shots. The gap widened to 42-37, and a second Chariton foul put Jake Still at the line. Still delivered on both shots, taking the score to 44-37. Chariton was able to get in one more shot with only 10 seconds remaining, but the Raiders held their lead and claimed the victory. Leading the way for the Raiders were seniors Braydee Poore, Jake Still and John Triggs. Poore scored 15 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had one blocked shot and two assists. Still also recorded 15 points and seven rebounds, with one steal, three blocked shots and four assists.Triggs tallied 12 points, eight rebounds, one steal and one assist. Coach Bret Ruggles had praise all around for his team. Coach Levine made a zone adjustment that held Chariton out of the lane, he said. Jake and Braydee did a great job coming off the ball screens and John responded well after a tough rst quarter. [Jack] Jones was great off the bench and gave quality minutes to help get guys some rest. We are playing really hot right now!

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Bowlers drop two duals last week

The Mount Ayr bowling teams hosted Shenandoah Saturday, Jan. 26 but dropped both matches to the Mustangs. Both teams traveled to Osceola to face Clarke January 28 but again came home winless. Raiderettes vs. Shenandoah Once again the girls were handicapped by elding only four girls in the competition. In round one Holly Karr paced Mount Ayr with a two-game total of 246.
Holly Karr Samantha Crawford Adrian Richards Naomi Richards 1 137 80 116 108 2 109 146 115 117 T 246 226 231 225 1 2 3 4 5 T MA 108 169 104 137 144 662 Shen 127 128 157 202 181 795

Overall score for the meet was Shenandoah 2,299, Mount Ayr 2,136. Raiderettes vs. Clarke In round one Samantha Crawford paced the short-handed Raiderettes with a two-game total of 236.

Holly Karr Samantha Crawford Adrian Richards Naomi Richards

1 2 3 4 5 T MA 101 96 110 125 142 574 Shen 104 101 163 118 127 613

Shenandoahs Justine Marsh led all bowlers with an outstanding 305. After the rst round, the Lady Mustangs led Mount Ayr, 1378928. In round two, the Raiderettes won two of ve games, but they were unable to beat the Mustangs. After both rounds were added, Shenandoah had won the match, 1,991-1,502. Raiders vs. Shenandoah The Mount Ayr boys trailed the Mustangs by only 30 pins, but they could pull no closer in the second round. In round one, Mount Ayr had two bowlers break 300. Jasper Abarr rolled an outstanding twogame total of 363 to lead all bowlers. Blake Roberts recorded a 320.

1 2 3 4 5 T MA 83 61 75 94 75 388 Cl 149 147 133 105 100 634

Clarkes Shyanne DeVore led all bowlers with a 280, but all six Indian bowlers rolled between 249 and 280. After the rst round, Clarke led Mount Ayr, 1,325-833. In round two, the Indians continued their domination. After both rounds were added, Clarke had won the match, 1,9591,221. Raiders vs. Clarke The Mount Ayr boys were more competitive but still came up short in their match against Clarke. In round one, Mount Ayr had three bowlers break 300. Quinton Chumbley paced the Raiders with his 347, with Jasper Abarr and Nathan Roberts rolling 335 and 333 respectively.
Quinton Chumbley Trevor Shelly Blake Roberts Keven Ralston Nathan Roberts Jasper Abarr 1 190 119 116 68 205 162 2 157 156 157 79 128 173 T 347 275 273 147 333 335

1 2 T 95 97 192 127 109 236 103 99 202 95 108 203

Bedford MA
Doman Jones Quick Poore Still Martin Triggs

1 14 13

2 3 4 TP 7 7 15 43 9 14 8 44
FT TP R 0-0 7 2 1-1 5 2 0-0 5 0 3-6 13 4 2-5 610 0-0 0 0 0-0 810 S 3 1 0 1 2 1 0 B 1 1 0 2 2 0 0

SEW MA
Doman Jones Quick Poore Still Martin Triggs Schnoor Weehler Paxson Willis McCreary

1 2 3 7 7 10 18 18 21
3pt 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-3 1-5 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

4 TP 5 29 8 65
S 1 2 1 4 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 B 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

2pt 2-3 3-4 0-4 6-14 7-13 1-2 4-7 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-1 1-5

FT TP R 0-0 4 0 2-2 8 1 0-0 0 0 4-4 16 5 4-6 19 7 0-0 2 0 0-0 8 7 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 2-2 4 0 0-0 2 1 0-0 2 5

A 2 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2pt 3-7 2-6 2-4 5-8 2-10 0-1 4-7

3pt 1-2 0-1 1-2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-0

A 3 2 1 2 0 0 0

Mount Ayr 44, Bedford 43

Mount Ayr 45, Chariton 39 The Raiders defeated Chariton at home, 45-39, in an impressive comeback effort in Mount Ayr January 28. Chariton took an early lead as the Raiders struggled to nd the basket in the rst two quarters of play. Returning after the half, Mount Ayr went on a six-point run, with a three-point shot by Austin Quick providing the turning point for the

Chariton MA
Doman Jones Quick Poore Still Triggs

1 2 3 4 TP 13 8 8 10 39 5 7 15 18 45
3pt FT TP R 0-1 0-0 0 0 0-1 0-0 0 0 1-4 0-0 3 0 0-2 3-5 15 7 1-5 2-2 15 7 0-06-10 12 8 S 0 0 0 0 1 1 BA 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 0 1

Brook Rychnovsky (above) takes a shot for the Raiderettes in action last week while (below) Johnathan Triggs scores for the Raiders.

2pt 0-2 0-1 1-6 6-10 6-15 3-6

Quinton Chumbley Trevor Shelly Blake Roberts Keven Ralston Nathan Roberts Jasper Abarr

Raiderettes earn split

The Mount Ayr Raiderettes split in action this past week, falling to Bedfrod but beating Southeast Warren. Bedford 48, Mount Ayr 38 Mount Ayrs Raiderettes hosted the Bedford Bulldogs, Tuesday, Jan. 22 but lost 48-38. It was a tough rst quarter with the Raiderettes struggling to score and the Bulldogs nding the basket. By the end of the rst period, the Raiderettes trailed 18-6. Mount Ayr came back the second quarter to outscore the Bulldogs by two, but they couldnt nd an opportunity to chisel the early lead as the game continued with even scoring on both sides. Defensively the Raiderettes again played a solid game coming up with some good rebounds and blocked shots. Taylor Still tallied 17 points, eight rebounds, one steal, three blocked shots and two assists for a nice overall game. Paige Daughton came up with four points, eight rebounds, two steals and three assists. Ashton Johnson had the most steals with three.

Shenandoahs Damien Dawson rolled a 329 to lead his team. Four Mustangs recorded two-game scores above 300. After the rst round, the Raiders trailed the Mustangs 1,504-1,474. Unfortunately, the Mustangs pulled away in round two.

1 138 116 175 63 119 194

2 144 96 145 92 178 169

T 282 212 320 155 297 363

1 2 3 4 5 T MA 170 107 174 147 132 725 Shen 125 180 197 160 183 843

Clarkes Damon Helgevold led all bowlers with a 393. After the rst round, the Raiders trailed the Indians 1,647-1,563. In round two, the Raiders struggled to nd consistency. Overall score for the meet was Clarke 2,492, Mount Ayr 2,288.

Bedford MA
Rychnovsky Daughton Johnson Fox Giles Fletchall Still

1 2 18 13 6 15

3 4 TP 7 10 48 6 11 38
S 1 2 3 0 0 0 1

2pt 0-0 2-7 2-3 0-0 1-3 1-2 5-13

3pt 2-5 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-1

FT TP R 0-0 6 0 0-0 4 8 0-0 4 3 0-0 0 2 0-0 5 3 0-0 2 3 4-4 17 8

BA 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 2

Mount Ayr 36, Southeast Warren 26 The Raiderettes came up with a nice win against Southeast Warren Friday, Jan. 25 as they defeated the Warhawks, 36-26 at Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr took the lead as the game opened and held SEW to only two points in the rst quarter. In the second quarter the Warhawks outscored the Raiderettes by one

basket, but Mount Ayr continued to play tough defense to keep Southeast Warrens top scorer at zero the entire game. Mount Ayr had all the right ingredients as they stretched their early lead back to 10 points in the nal minutes of the win. Coach Thad Streit complimented his teams overall performance. We played really well and scored when we needed to, he said. And we played great defense. Taylor Still led the way with 14 points, eight rebounds and ve blocks. Paige Daughton and Ashton Johnson both recorded three assists.

JV wrestlers crown two champs at POI tourney

The Mount Ayr junior varsity wrestlers participated in the Pride of Iowa conference JV tournament January 21 at Greeneld. Trevor Anderson at 120 and Eric Miller at 152 brought home rst-place medals while Jonathan VanBuskirk placed second at 126. Here are round-by-round results for the Raider JV: Round One At 120 pounds, Trevor Anderson won by fall over Dalton Weaver of Pleasantville. At 126, Jonathon VanBuskirk lost to Clayton Dale of CD, 7-0. At 132, Jeremy VanBuskirk pinned Nash Rekemmer of Pleasantville. At 138, Ben Saville lost to Brennon Short of CD, 7-1. At 145, Wyatt Jackson lost by fall to Monty Dowell of CD. At 152, Eric Miller pinned Gunner Sampson of Pleasantville. Round Two Trevor Anderson pinned Dan Bond of Pleasantville. Jonathan VanBuskirk pinned William Vanderlip of Wayne. Jeremy VanBuskirk lost by fall to Billy Bakerink of Nodaway Valley. Ben Saville lost by fall to Blake Kozak of I-35. Wyatt Jackson lost to Alex Young of Pleasantville, 18-7. Eric Miller pinned Jamie Dickson of Pleasantville. Round Three Jonathan VanBuskirk won by injury default over Jordan Johnson of Nodaway Valley. Jeremy VanBuskirk lost by fall to Zach Marxen of Martensdale-St. Marys. Ben Saville lost by fall to Nash Wiegart of Martensdale-St. Marys. Wyatt Jackson lost by fall to Zach Brewer of Nodaway Valley. Eric Miller decisioned Matt Avila of Corning.

SEW MA
Rychnovsky Daughton Johnson Fox Giles Fletchall Still

1 2 2 10 8 8
3pt 0-5 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-4 0-0 0-0

3 6 5

4 TP 8 26 14 36
S 1 1 0 2 2 0 3 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

Raiderette JV drop a pair

Bedford 27, Mount Ayr JV 17 Mount Ayrs Raiderette JV was unable to come up with the win as Bedford defeated Mount Ayr, 2717 on the Raiderette home court, Tuesday, Jan. 22. Coach Mark Budach commented, We played good defense, but struggled to score. Bedford took the lead in the rst quarter and held it throughout the game. Katie Holmes had ve points and seven rebounds, and Kirsten Dolecheck had two steals and three assists for the night.
Glendenning Pts 3 R 2 S 2 Mobley Shields Hague Gillespie Dolecheck Greene Holmes 0 2 0 2 3 2 5 1 6 2 0 2 2 7 1 0 0 0 2 0 1

2pt 1-1 5-8 3-4 0-0 1-8 0-1 5-9

FT TP R 0-0 2 2 0-2 10 5 1-4 7 2 1-4 1 1 0-2 2 3 0-0 0 3 4-7 14 8

A 0 3 3 2 1 0 1

Kirsten Dolecheck recorded the most stats for the night coming up with eight points, ve rebounds, seven steals and four assists. Other top rebounders were Katie Holmes with eight and Shelbie Greene with seven.
Glendenning Mobley Shields Hague Dolecheck Greene Holmes Pts 4 0 6 1 8 4 4 R 0 1 2 1 5 7 8 S A 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 0 1 1 0

Maroons notch 10th victory of season

The Diagonal Maroons rolled to their second straight easy win with a 68-24 victory over Moravia Friday night. The Maroons were never headed in the win, jumping out to a 17-5 rst-quarter lead, then rode a big second quarter to a 42-11 half-time advantage. The Maroons shut out Moravia in the third period, leading 59-11. Diagonal was led in scoring by Ryan Parrott as he netted 18 points to go along with three rebounds and two assists. Also in double gures was Blake Butler with 12 points, two rebounds, four assists and three steals. Shad Haidsiak had 11 points, ve rebounds, three assists and a steal. Levi Jarred had 10 points, three rebounds and an assist. Rounding out the stats for Diagonal were Heath Evans with ve points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals; Jacob Taylor with three points, ve rebounds, four assists and seven steals; Kade Means with three points; Colter Pickering with two points, one rebound and a steal; Kenneth Weaselhead with two points and two rebounds, and Bryce Stills two points as 10 different players scored in the game. The Maroons connected on 29 of 54 shots for 54 percent from the eld, two of seven (29 percent) from the three-point line, and eight of 13 from the line for 62 percent. The team had 16 assists and 16 steals to help the offense roll. The Maroons stand at 10-9 for the season and face a tough Lamoni team on Friday night for the last home game of the year.

Southeast Warren 28, Mount Ayr JV 27 Mount Ayrs Raiderette JV came up short by a point Friday, Jan. 25, as they were defeated by the Southeast Warren Warhawks, 27-28. Coach Mark Budach commented, We played good defense, but our cold shooting cost us the game.

JV boys notch two victories

Mount Ayr White JV 36, Southeast Warren 20 The Raider JV White beat Southeast Warren, 36-20, Friday, Jan. 25. Using a tough man-to-man defense, according to coach Bret Ruggles, the Raiders created several turnovers and were able to score in the transition. Seven Raiders contributed to the scoring using a balanced scoring attack. Casey Paxson and Jack Jones both tallied nine, Riley Weehler added ve, Quency Vos and Tyler Triggs scored four, Lincoln Martin recorded three and Weston Schnoor rounded out the scoring with two. Also seeing playing time were Hagan Willis and Kyle Young. Mount Ayr JV Black 49 Chariton 43 Mount Ayrs Raider JV Black secured another great win, 49-43, Monday, Jan. 28 at home against Chariton JV. Citing great defensive effort and balanced scoring as key to the win, coaches Bret Ruggles and Jeff Levine were very happy with their overall team effort. Leading the way in scoring was Caleb Schnoor with 11, Nick Wurster and Rhett Murphy with 10 each, Jed McCreary with nine, Kyle Dolecheck with ve and Jake Ricker with four. The coaches praised their players, adding, Murphy, Dolecheck, Giles, Gooding and Young contained the dribble entries and forced tough shots, while our guards handled the press well and our big guys owned the lane in the second half.

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More on Mount Ayr wrestling results told

the pin in the rst period. Placing fourth for the Raiders was Zane Sickels at 170 pounds. Sickels lost his rst match 5-2 to Ryan Madrigal of Bishop Meige. He had a third period pin over Colton Chubick of Cameron in the rst consolation match. He soundly defeated Steven Wilson of Lathrop 16-4 in the consolation seminals. In the consolation nals Sickels was defeated again by Madrigal of Bishop Meige. Here are the other team results: At 113 Dawson Knapp was pinned in the rst round by Justin Gans of Cameron. In his rst consolation match Kanpp had a bye. He lost to Carlos Gonzalez of Trenton in his next match by a score of 11-8. At 120 Trevor Anderson was pinned by top-seeded and undefeated Trevor Burkhart of Cameron in his rst match. He lost his other match by fall to Dustyn Wilmes of Maryville. At 138 Jacob Beamgard was pinned by Francisco Vazquez of Omaha South in his rst match. Beamgard pinned Caleb Feagins in his next match. In the consolation seminals he was pinned by Hunter Russell of Bedford/Lenox At 145 Ben Saville was pinned by Ty Calder of Millard South in his rst match. In his second match Saville pinned Zach Marxen of Bedford/Lenox. He was pinned by Travis Leeper of Trenton in the consolation seminals. At 152 Zach Lemon was pinned in his opening match by Marshall Colson of Cameron. He was

Sports Calendars
Mount Ayr Sports Calendar January 31 - February 7 1/31 MS W 2/1 MS W GB BB 2/2 POI Bowl Var W 2/4 Bowl MS W Pleasantvl 4:00 Greeneld 4:00 Pleasantvl 6:15 Lenox 9:00 Greeneld 12:00 Sectionals Home 4:00 Corydon 4:00 2/5 2/7

pinned in his second match by Dane Hull of Maryville. The Raiders have completed their regular season and will open sectional action Saturday at Greeneld.

JV GBBB Home GB BB Home MS W Corning

4:45 6:15 4:00

Diagonal Sports Calendar January 31 - February 7 2/1 2/2 2/5 BBB Archery BBB Home Home Essex 6:15 TBA 6:15

Mount Ayr at Bedford The Mount Ayr middle school wrestlers traveled to Bedford to face Bedford/Lenox, East Union, Wayne and Central Decatur. John Young (1-1) was won by fall over Cedric Nelson Bedford/ Lenox and then lost to Trenton Barnette of Bedford/Lenox. Cal Daughton (2-0) with a pin over Riley Songer of East Union and a 14-1 decision over Kyle Potter 14-1 of Central Decaur. Marcus Daughton (1-1) lost to Stetson Baker of Wayne and beat Craig Beavers with a pin. Jacob McCreary (0-2) lost to Jonathan Stewart of East Union and Jesse Williams of Wayne. Hunter Wilson (1-1) pinned Cedric Nelson of Bedford/Lenox and was defeated by Jeremy Arends of East Union. Lucas Wurster (2-0) started with a fall over Davin Veach Bedford/ Lenox and beat Lawson Vanderute of Central Decatur, 17-6. Gavin Dine (0-2) lost to Nathan Briggs of Bedford/Lenox and Matthew Whittstock of East Union. Jeb South (0-2) had losses to Sundon Cheers of East Union and Kyle Potter of Central Decatur, 5-2. Bradley Phelps (1-0) pinned Dalton Wagner of East Union. Jacob Vanbuskirk (2-0) had two pins, one over Riley Songer and another over Tate Kerrigan, both of East Union. Home meet The young Raiders did their best to stay ahead of the competition in their second home meet of the season. Lucas Wurster was 1-2 with some hard-fought matches. He pinned Davin Veach of Wayne but lost to Jace Petterson of Corning and Lawson Vanderute of Central Decatur, 13-11.

Middle school wrestlers compete in pair of meets

Gavin Dine was 0-2 with losses to Craig Beavers of CD and Grant Riley of Corning. Marcus Daughton went 1-1 with a win over Taylor Kuhn of Corning, 4-2, and a loss to Matt Wittstock of East Union. Hunter Wilson was 0-2 with losses to Sanden Cheers and Dalton Wagner, both of East Union. John Young went 1-2 with a win over Zane Black of EU, 12-2, and losses to Sanden Cheers and Jeremy Arends, both of East Union. Brayden Swank was 0-2 against Jeremy Arends and Zane Black of East Union. Bradley Phelps went undefeated on the night, with a 4-0 win over Riley Songer of East Union, a pin over Nick Mattley of Wayne and a 7-5 decision over Kyle Potter of Central Decatur. Cravin Martin was 0-2 with losses to Kyle Potter of Central Decatur and Riley Songer of East Union. Cal Daughton was 2-0 with a 14-4 win over Chance Cobb of Corning and a pin over Evan Sketon of Corning. Jacob VanBuskirk was also 2-0 with a pin over Evan Skelton of Corning and Gaule of Corning. Zach Murphy went 3-0 with pins over Jacob Waters of East Union, Andy Seals of Corning and Bryce Newton of Corning. Cauy Bickel lost his only match to Jessy Williams of Wayne. Logan Kelley went 1-1 with a 15-6 decision over Jonathan Stewart of East Union and a loss to Kyle Andrews of Wayne. Jeb South was 1-1 with a pin over Spencer Calkins of Corning and a 12-2 loss to Torrie Phillips of Wayne. Jacob McCreary was 1-0 with a pin over Johnathan Stewart of East Union.

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Hickory Grove

Rose James 464-2630

January 28 - Lizzie, Kayla and Tyler Hanawalt and Vickie Jeanes joined family members for lunch at Toot-Toots in Bethany, MO to celebrate Colleen Hiatts birthday. Sunday supper guests at the Jeanes home were Josh, Lizzie, Kayla and Tyler Hanawalt and Troy and Abby Hawk to celebrate Charlies birthday. Saturday Rod and Stacey Shields went to the basketball tournament at Leon to watch Hayley and Hope Whittington play. Sunday afternoon Rod, Stacy and Aaron joined the Whittington family at Lucky Lanes to celebrate Harpers sixth birthday.

Kellerton

Kathryn Still and Jan Holmes 783-2123

January 28 - The weather last week allowed us to remember what winter is all about. It was really cold and then back to warmer, foggy days the rst of the week. This is Iowa, after all! Rod and Jamie Holmes went to Mount Ayr Saturday and watched Tristan Holmes play in a basketball tournament all day. Debbie and Chad Holmes went to Corydon Saturday to watch Darrian and Kaidan play in a basketball tournament. Rod and Debbie Holmes were supper guests of his sisters, Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still, Wednesday evening. Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still were Mount Ayr and Grant City, MO shoppers Tuesday. They attended the basketball games in Mount Ayr Tuesday evening and watched Kathryns grandchildren, Taylor and Jacob Still, play ball. Kathryn Still spent the afternoon with her son, Doug Still, Wednesday. Thursday the sisters were Mount Ayr and Creston shoppers. Cassie Still was an overnight guest of her Grandma Kathy and Aunt Jan Friday night. Saturday morning Katie Still and Cassie had a late breakfast with the sisters. Kathryns granddaughter, Taylor Still, was a nalist in the Prom Connections Elite Prom Runway contest at the Courtyard at the Marriott in Ankeny Sunday. She was one of the models who will have her photo on display at the Prom Connection this year. Taylor is the daughter of Doug and Gina Still of Mount Ayr. Other grandparents are Sharon Hubbard and Ed and Glenda Still of Mount Ayr. Dougs other daughter, Hallie Grace, was in a basketball tournament Saturday and her team was the winner of the tournament. Congratulations to both girls. Monday the sisters had lunch at the Pizza Hut in Lamoni.

watched as the president got sworn in for his second term. Scott Marcum arrived for Bible study in the afternoon. The kitchen made peanut butter cookies for a treat afterward. Tuesday residents played Pictionary. This was a new game for everyone and they really enjoyed it and put it on the must play again list. Community Singers entertained in the afternoon. Wednesday residents did exercises and had a discussion of their most embarrassing moments. There were some doozies! There was church in the afternoon with Scott Marcum. After church a grief counselor was there. Kathy Rinehart led them in a grief session. They have lost so many loved ones as of late and this was a time for everyone to grieve as a group. Thursday residents had a reside tea. Helen Burmans family brought in coffee cake for her birthday to enjoy with the tea. The pie contest was great. The judges had a hard time selecting the winners as all of the pies were outstanding. Third prize went to Jennifer Bodensteiner with her caramel apple pie, Trisha Vanscoy got second with her peaches and cream pie and Patty Parrish got rst place with her praline sweet potato pie. Congratulations girls, this was not an easy contest to win. Friday residents exercised and did some trivia. The kids came to read to them in the afternoon. After the kids read, residents played bingo. Winners were Lila Barker, Dorothy Wetzel, Darlene Gilbert and Lorane Leonard. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cotty Huffman. Cotty was an incredible person and he will be missed. This writer personally will miss his smile and sense of humor. Visitors were Alvin Gaule with Nioma Gaule; Gordon Kilgore, Kerry Saville, Liz Kilgore and Kathy and Daisy Valenzula with Clara Kilgore; Jack and Dixie Taylor with Lorabel Taylor; Rose Roewert with Coletta Bradley; Robert and Jan Imhoff and Chris and Tina Ambrose with Juanita Matthews; Bill, Beth, Caleb and Derek Scott, Eric and Sundae Nordstrom and Ed and Corene Ramsey with Ona Knott, and Ray and Carol Lee Fisher with Peg Abarr. Food for thought: Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.

He is now installing a gas pipeline from Cleareld to his operation to be able to test engines that run on natural gas. There have been a lot of comments like I always wondered exactly what they did there. Also on the agenda, president Gaylan Bell got a phone call from Jay Copp from Lions Club International. He wondered why a small town like Cleareld has such a large club. So he was told the story of the shuttle bus service. So he is sending a photographer there to take some pictures and wants at least 100 people to stand around a shuttle bus for one picture. So they might need help and will let you know when this will be. If you arent doing anything, member or not, come up and help with the numbers. This article will be in the magazine that goes all over the world. Friday - Linda Bell had coffee with the girls this morning at the store. They talked about the Lions meeting last night and stuff going on in their families and around town. Jessie (Maines) Gross always comes in to get a drink or something and she is like a tonic, very bubbly and in a good mood. She works across the street in Taygolds ofce. Saturday - Today is Cotty Huffmans funeral. He passed away earlier this week. This community sure has lost a lot of people this month. His family conducted the whole funeral and did a very good job. Closing this week with He has the most who is content with the least. From the coffee table, Linda B.

Mount Ayr City Council

Proceedings

Coffee With The Girls

News from Cleareld Linda Bell

January 28 - Sunday - Linda Bell went over and went to church at Diagonal again. Their granddaughters are in the conrmation class there and today they are being conrmed and baptized. This is a very important event in these young peoples lives and for their families. Monday - Linda Bell went to Bible study at the church and ran several errands around town. They sometimes nd it hard to quit visiting about things in their lives and get down to the study. Linda guesses thats part of why they like to get together. Tuesday - Linda Bell went to Bill Scotts funeral over at Lenox. She got to know him when he and his wife used to camp with the Lions and he drove for the shuttle service. Whenever they were short a driver, they could always call on him. There was a huge crowd at his funeral and the family did most of the service and did a good job. Thursday - The Lions met this evening and there was a good crowd, around 40. The speaker was Doug Sobotka from Excel Engineering at Diagonal. He was very interesting and told of his work there and how it all evolved.

Clearview Home
Jeani Swartwood
January 28 - It was another busy week at Clearview. Theyve had a trying year so far but theyre enduring together -- thats what families do. Monday residents started the day with exercise and read from So Sang My Heart book. They discussed Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on them as a society. Then everyone tuned into the presidential inauguration. They

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January 22, 2013 The city council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 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, Cannon. Absent: Ricker (Arrived Later). A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Greene, to approve the agenda. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. Mayor Solliday asked if any corrections needed to be made in the minutes. With no corrections being made, a motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Mathany, to dispense the reading of the minutes previously presented to council members and approve them as presented. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. PUBLIC HEARING DEED EXCHANGE The mayor announced that now was the time (6 p.m.) and place (city hall) for the public hearing TO CONSIDER THE EXCHANGE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY - PROPERTY TO BE EXCHANGED IS: The North four (4) feet of the alley on Van Buren Square property for the North four (4) feet of property owned by Van Buren Square adjacent to the South border of the alley. The City of Mount Ayr will need to transfer ownership of Tract 1 to Van Buren Square, LLC and Van Buren Square, LLC will need to transfer ownership of Tract 2 to the City of Mount Ayr as illustrated in the Plat of Survey prepared by Midland Surveying and dated Nov. 26, 2012. Those wanting to be heard on the matter were given the opportunity at this time. No one appeared and no written objections had been submitted for consideration. Mayor Solliday announced that the public hearing was closed. Carl Elshire, MSA was present to keep in touch with the council on Booster Station Project progress. DNR comments are still being received that require engineer responses. Once DNR is satised, they will issue the construction permit, the design phase will conclude and the project would be on tract for the bidding phase. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Cannon, to accept the bid of $3,000 to purchase the 1974 GMC re department pickup and approve the Assignment of Certicate

of Title to the buyer Preston Hayse. Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Mathany, Yes; Stutzman, Yes; Cannon, Yes. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Cannon, to approve Resolution No. 2013489 entitled Application For Tax Abatement Under the City of Mount Ayr Urban Revitalization Plan for Chad and Jennifer Main. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Greene, to approve Resolution No. 2013490 entitled, Application For Tax Abatement Under the City of Mount Ayr Urban Revitalization Plan for Robert and Marlene Hinz. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Greene, seconded by Mathany, to approve Resolution No. 2013491 entitled Application For Tax Abatement Under the City of Mount Ayr Urban Revitalization Plan for Farmers Cooperative Company. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Cannon, to approve Resolution No. 2013492 entitled, Application For Tax Abatement Under the City of Mount Ayr Urban Revitalization Plan for WatsonArmstrong Funeral Home. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Greene, seconded by Cannon, to approve Resolution No. 2013493 entitled Application For Tax Abatement Under the City of Mount Ayr Urban Revitalization Plan for Lynn and Kathy Rinehart. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Mathany, to approve the new application of DOLGENCORP, LLC dba Dollar General Store #9103 for a Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Privilege. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Greene, to approve the new application of Ramseys Supper Club for an Outdoor Service Privilege effective 02/01/2013 through 07/20/2013. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. It was reported that the citys contract with Waste Management ends June 30, 2013. The mayor, city clerk, city superintendent Wise and councilmember Stutzman had met with WM representation and shared information from that meeting and asked that council members consider options going forward. It was noted the current contract could roll over as is but would be subject to change if put out for bids. Councilman Mathany wanted to consider the city purchasing a garbage truck and taking over, which superintendent Wise said he would work on a feasibility study to present at the next meeting. Councilmember Stutzman shared information that the WRD Landll has a pool of money retained specically for recycling programs that will possibly be disbursed. City superintendent Brent Wise presented his report and asked for council guidance on a matter of urgency in regard to operations of the Bennett lift station. Following discussion, a motion

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was made by Mathany, seconded by Cannon, to move ahead with the replacement of faulty valves at the Bennett lift station to avert an emergency situation. Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Mathany, Yes; Stutzman, Yes; Cannon, Yes. Superintendent report summary: Backhoe repaired and returned; new efuent meter installed; Bennett LS in need of more repairs; sludge too full, needs hauled to Des Moines; water main break repaired near 104 W. Jefferson; Miller meter pit installed; met with MSA; pickup for purchase in Wellman for $5,750; dog kennel improvements completed and waiting for inspection; lab equipment purchases on hold; bridge planks at CP lift station a concern; 8x 8 structure to cover efuent meter needed; storm water grant funds, if awarded, could benet lift stations; work on budget gures done, and required water treatment training and exam scheduling underway. A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Mathany, to approve the treasurers report. Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. A motion was made by Greene, seconded by Stutzman, to pay the following bills: Ayes: Greene, Mathany, Stutzman, Cannon. Nays: None. US Bank, federal withholding/ FICA tax, $2,284.15. Treasurer, State of Iowa, sales tax, $2,533.00. Aramark, rugs, $29.89. City of Mount Ayr, deposits, $230.00. Ringgold County Supervisors, jail payment, $5,917.21. Alliant, depot bill, $178.55. Gerolds, ttings, $108.39. Farmers Cooperative, potash, $26.50. Municipal Supply, meter/pads/ clamps, $4,191.33. Windstream, phone bill, $74.12. MES, analysis, $584.00. IMFOA, dues, $40.00. MBS, wash windows, $22.50. US Cellular, cell phones, $149.25. USABLUEBOOK, sludge judge, $85.30. Tyler Insurance, premium, $97.00. Quill, ofce supplies, $284.04. HR-OneSource, background checks, $250.00. Tools Plus, tools , $269.74. Central Pump, LS upgrades, $32,759.00. UnitedHealthcare, group insurance, $3,729.92. Oakview, safe room construction, $140,239.00. B&M Auto, repairs, $656.15. Hilltop, boarding fees, $112.00. City of Wellman , pickup, $5,750.00. CobraToday, insurance, $971.67. DMACC, training, $450.00 Payroll, 1/11/2013, $3,022.16. Payroll, 1/18/2013, $3,908.28. Gross Claims, $208,953.15.
(By fund: General, $6,524.82; RUT, $850.00; E.B., $1,315.00; aquatic, $27,670.27; LOST, $5,917.21; FEMA SS, $112,568.73; water, $11,552.38; sewer, $42,554.74.)

its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Mathany, Yes; Stutzman, Yes; Cannon, Yes. The council came out of closed session at 7:17 p.m. and the following action was taken: A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Stutzman, to respectfully reject CAM-PS/Kevin Stockers request for additional compensation, when the written contract was a lump sum fee per month. No modication was ever presented or accepted and no written agreement to amend was ever signed. Roll call vote: Greene, Yes; Mathany, Yes; Stutzman, Yes; Ricker, Yes; Cannon, Yes. Initial proposed budget gures for the new scal year beginning July 1, 2013 were distributed for review. Council members will take some time to study the worksheets and work will be done at the next meeting to nalize gures. In other discussion it was reported council members will need to be available for interviews with counsel in regard to a complaint led by Robert Strange to the Civil Rights Commission for age discrimination; tobacco violations were turned over to the city attorney for prosecution; an emergency management budget hearing to be held; concerns in regard to water billing and charges for services were voiced to councilmember Stutzman, superintendent to review the matter, and councilmember Mathany shared he had been hearing good reports about the new city superintendent. DECEMBER RECEIPTS General .........................$ 17,855.37 Judge Lewis projects ......29,886.45 Downtown renovation.......1,000.00 Industrial building .............1,667.00 Garbage ...........................12,673.86 Road Use Tax ..................13,168.22 Employee benet ..............2,538.89 Aquatic Center ....................500.00 Emergency ...........................399.60 LOST...............................11,834.42 Urban Ext. TIF .....................418.38 FEMA storm shelter ......159,184.69 Debt service ......................6,734.85 Streetscape ........................7,785.00 Water ...............................38,039.08 Water improvements .........5,841.60 Sewer.............................122,193.39 TOTAL = $431,720.80 DECEMBER DISBURSEMENTS General .........................$ 35,399.86

Hotel/motel-Restricted ......4,943.23 Hotel/motel-Unrestricted ..4,943.22 Garbage ...........................11,457.23 Road Use Tax ....................3,346.41 Employee benet ..............5,456.84 Aquatic center .................27,990.58 LOST...............................81,949.75 FEMA storm shelter ......153,235.22 Debt service ....................17,528.75 Streetscape ........................3,157.53 Water ...............................33,757.05 Water improvements .........5,841.60 Sewer...............................65,685.15 TOTAL = $454,692.42 A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Mathany, to adjourn. DONALD B. SOLLIDAY Mayor ATTEST: PAMELLA POORE City Clerk

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As required by Chapter 349.18 of the Code of Iowa, and an Attorney Generals Opinion, salaries and wages for Employees of the Wayne-Ringgold-Decatur County Solid Waste Management for the calendar year 2012 Douglas Collier, $49,416.89. Karen Denney, $44,301.66. Suzann Ruble, $12,494.52. Stephen Smith, $34,997.29.

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January 22, 2013 The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, January 22, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with the following members present: David Inloes, Royce Dredge and Kraig Pennington. A motion was made by Kraig Penning
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At 6:50 p.m. a motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Mathany, to go into Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where

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grandchildren, Kimberly Brown, Rocky Huffman, Jason (Angie) Cole, Heather (John) Etheridge and Crystal (Scott) Repp of Altoona, Iowa; great-grandchildren; greatgreat-granddaughter; brother, T.M. Mac Huffman, and other relatives and friends. A memorial fund has been established to the Cleareld Cemetery. Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Cleareld was in charge of the arrangements. Services were held at the Christian Church in Cleareld on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with Kevin L Kelm ofciating. Musical selections were Daddys Hands, Peace In The Valley, Grandpa, Navy Hymn and In The Mood. Casket bearers were Justin Brown, Tristin Brown, Scott Repp, Dalton Kinder, Devon Cole and Logan Lawson. Honorary pallbearers were the Clearview staff. Military rites were conducted by Woodside Post #97. Cotty was laid at rest in the Cleareld Cemetery in Cleareld. especially loved hunting turkey in the great outdoors. He spent many hours playing cards, especially cribbage, in Ellston, Grand River, at the Mount Ayr Meal Site and at the Dead Beat Club after moving to Mount Ayr. He also enjoyed entering his antique 1955 Massey Ferguson in tractor shows and riding it in parades. Duanes pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Grams, as she was affectionately called, were very active in the lives of their grandchildren. They always knew Grandpa would greet them with a great big squeeze. He rarely missed an athletic event, music concert, drama production or other activity that the grandchildren were in and thoroughly enjoyed their successes. Duane passed away January 24, 2013 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris and Dorine Poore; father and mother-in-law, Michael and Ruth Crees; sisters-in-law, Patricia Crees and Emily Poore, and brothers-in-law, Leo Morgan, Ralph Jones and Willis Crees. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 61 years, Willa Poore of Mount Ayr, Iowa; children, Steven (Katherina) Poore of Hillsboro, Oregon, Douglas (Debbie) Poore of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Cynthia (Ken) Stephens of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Clinton (Pamella) Poore of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Ruth Ann Gregg of Mount Ayr, Iowa and Donna (Joe) Warin of Maloy, Iowa; grandchildren, Kimberly (Nick) Reid, Christopher (Elizabeth) Nestlerode, Corissa Nestlerode, Scott (Chandra) Poore, Kristen Poore, Matthew Poore, Josie (Wyatt) Mobley, Aimie (Robby) Larson, Caine Poore, Callie Poore, Braydee Poore, Ryan Gregg, Becca Gregg, Rachel Gregg, Katelyn Warin and Megan Warin; greatgrandchildren, Riley Reid, Joshua Nestlerode, Cole Mobley, Kerrigan Mobley, Cody Larson, Tucker Larson and Tate Larson; sister, Darlene Morgan of Mount Ayr, Iowa; brother, Donald Poore of Kellerton, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jones of Leon, Iowa and Peggy Crees of Dysart, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Carl (Carol) Crees of Leon, Iowa, Ken (Bonnye) Crees of Pine Top, Arizona and LeRoy (Velma) Crees of Brownstown, Indiana, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial fund will be designated for handicap transportation at Mount Ayr athletic events. Services were conducted at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Monday, January 28, 2013, with Bill Armstrong ofciating. Musicians were The Hynek Family. Casket bearers included Scott

Church

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Mount Ayr Larger Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Skip Rushing Redding 9:00 a.m., Worship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. Middle Fork 9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. 10:00 a.m., Worship. Mount Ayr 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Refreshments and Fellowship. 11:00 a.m., Worship. St. Josephs Catholic Church 100 N. Polk, Mount Ayr Fr. Glen Wilwerding, Pastor Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m. St. Patricks Catholic Church Grand River Fr. Glen Wilwerding, Pastor Saturdays, mass at 5:30 p.m. United Church of Diagonal Pastor Ed Shields 9:30 a.m., Church. 10:30 a.m., Sunday school. Tingley First Christian Church Al Rusk, Pastor 10:00 a.m., Church school. Margaret Hull, Superintendent. 11:00 a.m., Worship. First Lutheran Church Mount Ayr - LCMS Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Watt Sunday, February 3: 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. 7:00 p.m., Evangelistic service. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Adult Bible study. Blockton Christian Church Scott 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 Chapel Church of Christ Richard Reinhardt, Minister (3 miles south of Blockton, Iowa) Bible study, 10:00 a.m. Morning worship, 11:00 a.m. Watch In Search of the Lords Way - 7 a.m., Sunday on Ch. 17; KDSM Dish 259, 6:30 a.m. or Direct TV 364, 6:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m., evening services. Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Bible study. Regular Baptist Church Mount 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m., AWANA; 7 p.m., Midweek Bible study and prayer. 7 p.m., Youth service. Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church Sherry Wiley, supply pastor The church has closed for the winter and will reopen in the spring on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013. Mount Ayr Assembly of God Pastor Doug Rohrer (515-783-7712) See our facebook page 8:15 - 8:45 a.m., Prayer 9:00 a.m., Sunday school for all ages. 10:00 a.m., Fellowship. 10:30 a.m., Worship service. Nursery available. Childrens church. 5:00 p.m. Men of Valor Thursdays: Revolution Youth - 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays: Kids Club - 5 to 7 p.m. Kellerton United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship. Beaconseld United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Morning Worship. No Sunday School. United Baptist-Presbyterian Church 2343 State Highway 169 Mount Ayr Michael Maddy, Pastor (641-464-2127) www.ubpchurch.com Sunday, February 3: 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church service. Greeter, Dean Blades; Call to worship, Deb Larson: Musician, Ellen Powell; Childrens sermon, Paul Dykstra; Message, Mike Maddy. Monday, February 4: 5:00 p.m., Stretch exercises at UBP Church. Tuesday, February 5: 7:00 a.m., Mens breakfast at UBP Church. Wednesday, February 6: 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Mount Ayr Health Care. Faith United Parish Pastor Bruce Giese Platte Center 8:30 a.m., Worship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. First Christian Church Pastor Chris Conklin Sunday, February 3: 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church. 5-7:00 p.m., Boomers Sunday school class soup supper. 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 Center 2nd & 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 rst Wednesday at 7 p.m. Ellston United 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 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Second Sunday - potluck; fourth Sunday - fellowship time. Website: ellstonumc.org The Lighthouse Non-Denominational Fellowship Doug Greene, Pastor Darin 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, 7:00 p.m., Bible Study and Prayer led by Darla Dolecheck. Sermons available online at: lighthouseonline.org. Tingley United 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, 5:00 p.m., at Ellston. Area Bible Fellowship Church 204 North Van Buren, Cleareld Pastor Ron Christian 10:00 a.m., Worship service. 11:15 a.m., Sunday school. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., AWANA. Website: www.areabiblefellowship.org Trinity Christian Church Terry Roberts, Minister 446-8654 (Hwy. 2 West, Decatur) 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship services. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m., Youth/ Small group Bible study. Nursery available. The Community of Christ Tony and Sandy Crandell, Copastors, Sunday, February 3: 9:50 a.m., Sunday school. 11:00 a.m., Worship service with Randy Drake speaking. Mount Ayr Restoration Branch Sherman Phipps, Presiding Elder Alan Smith, Assistant Sunday, February 3: Welcomers: George Knotts family. 9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Norman Nelson family. 10:00 a.m., Classes. 11:00 a.m., Worship. Sherman Phipps, presiding; Steve Cunningham, speaking; Pat Bolingbroke, pianist; Lynda Rolfe, special music. Potluck following communion service. Custodians: Ed Anderson. 6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at Norman Nelson home. Wednesday, February 6: 7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Bob Rowland home. Rob Rolfe, presiding.

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Poore, Matt Poore, Braydee Poore, Caine Poore, Ryan Gregg, Robby Larson, Wyatt Mobley and Christopher Nestlerode. Honorary pallbearers were Josie Mobley, Aimie Larson, Kristen Poore, Callie Poore, Becca Gregg, Rachel Gregg, Katelyn Warin, Megan Warin, Kimberly Reid and Corissa Nestlerode. Duane was laid at rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Grand River, Iowa.

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Richard Baker RICHARD JUNIOR BAKER Richard Junior Baker, 77, of Redding passed away Friday, January 25, 2013, at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Richard J. Baker was born June 20, 1935 to Richard and Dorothy (Stull) Baker in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. Richard was united in marriage to Kathleen Niggli on December 16, 1966 in Sweet Home, Oregon. He worked for the Bureau of Land Management for over 22 years. In his spare time Richard enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his son, Ronald John Baker of Minnesota, and granddaughter, Becky Baker of Redding, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret Boyington, and brothers, Allan and David Baker. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.iowacremation.com.

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Services to be held for Virgil Findley

Virgil Findley, 86, passed away January 26, 2013 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. A visitation will be held at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter. A complete obituary will appear in next weeks edition.

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Cotty Huffman ERWOOD COTTY HUFFMAN Erwood Cotty Huffman, son of Zed and Mary D. (England) Huffman, was born March 18, 1925 at Cleareld, Iowa. Cotty served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; helping with the rebuilding of Pearl Harbor and Japan. Cotty was honorably discharged on February 17, 1946 and on March 21, 1946 he married his sweetheart, Norma Jean Levi. Cotty was a draftsman and carpenter. Cotty and Jean loved to dance and people enjoyed watching them. Cotty was a member of the American Legion, Woodside Post #97 in Cleareld. Cotty became a resident of Clearview Home in Cleareld and he passed away there on January 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Jean, on August 17, 2006 and a brother, Donnie. Survivors include his daughters, Betty (Wayne) Brammer of Cleareld, Iowa and Vickie (Kevin) Kelm of Rockeld, Kentucky;

Duane Poore DUANE ORVILLE POORE Duane Orville Poore, son of Orville and Pauline Mae (Stetzler) Poore, was born on the family farm south of Beaconseld, Iowa. Duane graduated from Beaconseld high school in 1949. While in high school, he acquired his nickname, Sleepy Poore, which was given to him by his friend, Ralph Jones. He was known as Sleepy to those who knew and loved him. On June 10, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Willa W. Crees, in the United Methodist Church in Beaconseld. They established their home on a farm north of Beaconseld, where they raised their six children. During their 61 years of marriage, Duane and Willa enjoyed working together on the farm raising livestock, crops and kids. From 1982 to 1990, Duane served two terms (eight years) on the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors. This was a time that Duane enjoyed very much as he got to interact with the people of Ringgold county and the surrounding counties and he served on various projects and committees. He was particularly proud to serve on the Fifth Judicial Juvenile Court board and helped with the groundbreaking for the new Juvenile Home that was built in Lamoni. Duane was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Ellston Odd Fellows Lodge. Duane and Willa retired and moved to Mount Ayr in 1998 and established their home on Dunning Avenue. Some of Duanes hobbies were shing, hunting and playing cards. Many hours were spent shing in his big pond that he built behind the house at the farm. He

Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge to approve the agenda. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to approve the minutes minus Resolution RC1330 pending information from the Secretary of States ofce. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. Neil Morgan, county assessor, was present to discuss the McMillen Two, LLC (WoodLink) property tax matter. They are requesting a $10,000 reduction on their taxes for the current year. The board has tabled this discussion until the January 28 meeting in order to gather further information. It was determined that elected ofcials cannot receive stipends. Therefore, no action was taken on the agenda item Resolution to Approve Medicare Stipend. The board recessed 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch. David Inloes excused himself to attend Decatur County Community Services Case Management Advisory Board from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kevin Kilgore was present to express concerns. He mentioned initial budget documents are to be presented to the board by January 20. He questioned whether the oath of ofce had been administered to the newly elected/appointed township trustees. RESOLUTION RC1332 WHEREAS, the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors hereby approves to table the property tax matter with WoodLink until the January 28 meeting. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, auditor. Passed and approved January 22, 2013. RESOLUTION RC1333 WHEREAS, the Ringgold County _________________________________
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Special thanks to Joyce Smith for leading the prayer service, Janet Hogue for arranging and hosting the memorial for Marsha Luckett-Smithson at the Ringgold County Senior Citizens Activity Center and friends and acquaintances who gathered to share their memories of Marsha. We enjoyed the fellowship and the refreshments provided by the volunteers and staff.

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We wish to express our sincere appreciation to neighbors, friends and family for the many gifts of food, floral tributes and memorials as well as the caring and support offered us in the loss of this special man in our lives. Our gratitude for the kindness, love, laughter and care provided by the entire special Clearview staff, and thanks to the many friends who visited Dick during his time there. Also, thanks to the staff of the Ringgold County Hospital and to Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home. We especially thank Pastor Hawkins for his message and are grateful to Pastor Robin and the Kellerton United Methodist Women for the delicious luncheon served to our family and guests following the service. We have been touched by your thoughtfulness.

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We have been touched by your thoughtfulness. We were lifted by all your kindness and have been renewed by your prayers and goodness.

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Once again, Gerald and I want to thank all of Ringgold County and beyond for all the prayers, phone calls, cards and visits for Gerald when he was taken to Mercy Medical Center. A special thank you to Bill and Faye Stull for taking care of the dog and Retha Dillenburg, Faye and Bill for keeping people informed. Also, thank you to Carlotta and Johnny Carr and Eric Summa for hauling me around and giving me a bed to sleep in. Also thanks to Charles Weiman for his prayers, visits and support.

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Couples Counseling Depression and Anxiety Grief and Loss Combat-Related Trauma/Trauma
Working with adults and youth dealing with the issues of life: All electric units/utility allowance USDA/S.I.R.H.A. rent assistance Snow removal/lawn care provided Handicap accessible units Rent based on income Professional management Water and trash free
Qualified applicants must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age. For video tours and additional information, visit: www.national-management.com For an application or more information, contact: Elsie Morris, Project Manager Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ph. 641-342-2718 Fax: 641-342-2314 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Serving from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sessions in Mount Ayr and Lamoni by appointment only. Sliding fee scale available.

Masters in Counseling Intern

Call: 641-414-8984 Debra Younger

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Drivers: NO EXPERIENCE? Class A CDL Driver Training. We train and Employ! Central Refrigerated (877) 369-7895 www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com (INCN) ______________________________ Drivers: OTR DRIVERS Sign On Bonus $1,000 - $1,200 Up to 45 CPM Full-time Positions with Benets! Pet Policy O/Os Welcome! deBoer Transportation 800-825-8511 www.deboertrans.com (INCN) ______________________________ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings every Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. 47-tfp ______________________________ NEED COPIES? Copies up to 11 x 17 inches are available in black ink on white or colored paper. Reduction and enlargement also available. MOUNT AYR RECORD-NEWS. 12-tfp _____________________________ This classied spot for sale. Advertise your product or recruit an applicant in over 250 Iowa newspapers! Only $300/week. Call this paper or 800227-7636 www.cnaads.com (INCN) ______________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualied- Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-783-0458. (INCN) ______________________________ Purple Wave will sell Govt Surplus items at no reserve Internet auction, Feb. 5. Bid now on forklifts, autos, trucks, transit vehicles & more at www.purplewave.com (INCN) ______________________________ WANTED - Looking for 2013 deer season hunting lease for a responsible couple. Large or small tract. Please call Bobby at 518-528-3214. 46-4tp ______________________________

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McNEILLS TREE SERVICE, Afton. Tree trimming, topping and removal. David, 641-344-9052. 49-4t ______________________________ ADKISSON SAWMILL. Portable sawmill service. Your place or mine. Serving the area since 1989. Call Gerald Adkisson, 712-537-2433.3-tf ______________________________ Plant prairie wildowers in your home yard or in a farms Conservation Reserve Program eld, visit web site: Broadviewwildowerseed.com. If we dont have it, we open the door for you to nd it; just scroll down to the bottom of Broad View Wildower Seeds Order here page and click on Other Seed Suppliers. 47-4tp ______________________________ Walk in Bathtubs priced lower than most competitors. Plain to luxury air and water jet models. Full line handicap tub and showers. We install. 712642-4007. (INCN) ______________________________

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE: Oak TV stand, foyer bench, torchiere lamp, ceramic swirl lamp, gold leaf/glass hostess cart, drop leaf end table, oval end table. Call 641-464-3298. 49-1tp ______________________________ DRIVERS: Make $63,000.00 year or more. $2,500.00 Driver Referral Bonus and $1,200.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! CDL-A OTR experience required. Call Now: 1-888-635-1678. 46-4tp ______________________________ HELP WANTED: Looking for an experienced auto body manager/ technician and experienced lube technician. Apply in person at Glendenning Motor, Mount Ayr. 49-1t ______________________________ Foremost Transport $2000 Bonus Program for -ton and larger pickup owner operators. Great rates, exible schedule, variety of runs. Check it out today! ForemostTransport.blogspot.com 1-866-764-1601. (INCN) ______________________________

HELP WANTED

Resident Treatment Workers (CNAs) open to application. Starting pay $15.11/hr. To apply on-line go to: www.das.hre.iowa.gov/ Or contact Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown at (641)753-4331. Application deadline is 02/11/13. An Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Employer (INCN) ______________________________

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FARM FOR SALE

80 acres,1 pond, pasture, mostly tillable, all buildings since 2003.

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FOR SALE

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Felty Borntrager
2007 Hwy. J-55 Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854

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200 West South Street Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 Ph. 641-464-2080 Fax 641-464-2081 sciowarealty@iowatelecom.net www.sciowarealty.com

The Wayne-Ringgold-Decatur County Solid Waste Management is taking sealed bids for a 1989 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4 x 4 pickup. The pickup will be sold to the highest bidder as is, where is. All sealed bids must clearly be marked sealed and sent to the WRD Landfill, 21377 125th Street, Grand River, Iowa 50108 no later than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 8, 2013. For more information, please call WRD Landfill at 641-773-5229.

BIDS WANTED

Fred Terwilliger
Mount Ayr

Ph. 319-350-7110
CHARLES E. MANUEL
CHIROPRACTOR

DR. BRYAN NOWLIN

303 S. Linden Lamoni, Iowa

Ideal for home business or services. 1,670 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, full basement, attached garage, 2 decks, large yard located on highway close to school and hospital. Wonderful family home.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ph. 202-360-3267 and ask for Christopher. By appointment only.

$91,000

SALES ASSOCIATES: Ron Landphair-Cell 641-234-0056 ; Sherri L. Adams-Cell 641-442-5289 ; Darin Dolecheck-Cell 641-234-0220; Norma Sickels-Cell 641-344-5407; Cass Hosfield-Cell 641-344-8583

Wanda Hosfield Broker-Owner Cell: 641-344-4802

Notice given by Order of the

WRD Commission

FOR SALE

Call 641-784-6677

Mount Ayr Health Care Center

Full-time LPN/RN and part-time nurse aide positions available. Apply in person. New wage and benefit package including em-ployer contributions for retirement, IRA and health insurance, employer paid life insurance, holiday pay, vacation and more. Equal opportunity employer.

Help Wanted

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FOR RENT
in Tingley for elderly or disabled are available now at

1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Ayr Health Care Center

Hwy. 2 East, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3204

T.J. Towing and Automotive

1410 N. Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213

- Must be 62 or older. - Stove and refrigerator furnished. - Maximum income limit has changed.

Tingley Housing Corp.

Nancy Ford
~ Call ~

2493 190th Avenue, Mount Ayr 2-story, 3-bedroom, 1-bath house on 5 acres. Detached 2-car garage, two pole barns, pond. New appliances included. On hard surface road.

Ph. 641-342-4495

$87,000

CONSTRUCTION
Dozerwork
CALL Kurt 641-340-0428

SHAHA

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 THURSDAY, SEPT. 6TH

Interviews being conducted from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 2nd Shift. employment on 1st and 2nd shifts. Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products. Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required. We will train people with a solid work history! For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant (1009 S. Brooks St.) to apply Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

JOB FAIR

Ph.641-772-4295

Ph. 641-464-2998
General Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery ENT Surgery Ophthalmology Surgery

504 N. Cleveland Street, Mount Ayr www.rchmtayr.org

Do your hips and knees ache by the end of the day? Is it progressively getting worse or keeping you from the fun you used to have? Get ahead of the pain before it gets ahead of you. See your family doctor today or call 641-464-4409 to schedule a consult with our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Homedan, to learn about your options. Dont lose one more day to aches and pains.

NEPHROLOGY CLINIC Siva Jagarlapudi, M.D.

Friday, February 15

CONSULTANT SCHEDULE
CARDIOLOGY CLINIC Eric Martin, M.D.
Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, February 27 Wednesday, February 27

Department of Ringgold County Hospital

Hermien Creger, A.R.N.P. EAR, NOSE & THROAT CLINIC Phillip Linquist, D.O.
Wednesday, February 20

Jean Schmitt, A.R.N.P.

Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, February 27

Farm Technician Full-time Farm Technician positions in our south-central Iowa locations (Afton, Diagonal and Thayer). This person will be responsible to provide daily care to animals in a modern swine farm. This person will be part of a team working with animals and conducting light facility repair and maintenance. Experience with livestock production is preferred, but not required to be considered for this position. Repair and Maintenance Technician This person will be responsible for reviewing maintenance work orders, scheduling site visits and completing maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms production sites. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in general construction methods including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding. Good driving record required. Livestock Transport Driver Iowa Select Farms is seeking full-time Livestock Transport Drivers based out of our Afton location. This position will be responsible to transport animals from farm to farm or from a farm to a market destination. Short, local hauls back home every night and on weekends. Duties include loading and unloading of truck; however, drivers do not enter the buildings. Previous livestock hauling experience is desired, a CDL is required. Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply online: www.iowaselect.com Ph. 641-648-4479

SURGERY CLINIC Dane Johnson, D.O.

Thurs., Jan. 31; Mon., Feb. 4 Thurs., Feb. 7; Mon., Feb. 11 Thurs., Feb. 14; Mon., Feb. 18 Thurs., Feb. 21; Mon., Feb. 25 Thurs., Feb. 28

IOWA HEART VASCULAR CLINIC David Chew, M.D.

Wednesday, February 6

ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC Shehada Homedan, M.D.

Tuesday, February 5 Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, February 19 Tuesday, February 26

VASCULAR CLINIC Alan R. Koslow, M.D.

Tuesday, February 5 For an appointment, please call 515-284-1976.

SKIN CARE CLINIC Anne Nelson, PA-C

Wednesday, February 20

PODIATRY CLINIC Jill Frerichs, D.P.M.

AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Kent Weaver, Au.D.

Thursday, February 28 For an appointment, please call 1-800-233-4327

Attn: Human Resources 1009 South Brooks St. Lenox, IA 50851 Fax (641) 333-4800 Phone (641) 333-4700 EOE/AAP

Friday, February 8

Outpatient Clinic Department - Phone 641-464-4409

Rules for acceptance and participation in the clinics are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, creed, religion or political affiliation.

Public Notices
Ringgold County Supervisors

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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ty Board of Supervisors hereby approves to have vice chairman Kraig Pennington sign the following IDOT Project Agreements: Godden RCB, Jeanes RCB, Parker RCB and Smith RCB. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, auditor. Passed and approved January 22, 2013. RESOLUTION RC1334 WHEREAS, the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the claims that will be issued on January 23, 2013. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, auditor. Passed and approved January 22, 2013. ACS, 20/20, $600.00. Air Filter Sales & Service, jail lters, $343.76. Alliant Energy, Diagonal shed, $189.44. Bankers Leasing Company, copier lease payment/overage charge, $197.19. Barker Implement Co., parts, $220.84. C&H Distributors LLC, utility cart, $360.97. California Contractors Supplies, miscellaneous shop supplies, $99.00. Cannon, Debra, treasurer district meeting, $94.30. CFI Sales, Inc., tires, $11,305.70. Clear Channel Outdoor, CPPW advertising, $250.00. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, county audit services, $41,668.75. CNH Capital/Vetter, parts/lter, $367.33. Crossroads Mental Health Center, testing, $150.00. Culligan, courthouse water, $11.50. Diagonal Progress, subscription/ miscellaneous ad expense/CPPW advertising/supervisors publications, $1,125.99. District IV Treasurer, treasurer district meeting, $51.00. Divine Waste, Inc., trash/1-01 - 3-31/13 courthouse trash service/ trash pick up, $1,173.00. Dollar General, recreation, $64.80. England, Melinda, mileage, $41.39. Erickson, Robert A., per diem meeting, $35.00. Farm Plan/NAPA, parts/lters, $1,706.63. Farmers Cooperative Co., parts/ spray, $779.68. Gateway Holiday Inn, training, $315.84. Gerolds Plumbing & Heating, parts, $15.58. GlaxoSmithKline, nursing supplies, $626.00. Glendenning Motor Co., deductible, $350.00. GLS MFG., shop repairs, $99.18. Grandma Jans Bake Shop, CPPW meeting expense, $120.00. Great Western Bank, gun/ofce supplies, $356.94. Green Valley Pest Control, extermination services, $44.00. H-E Parts Distribution, parts, $813.96. Hammer Medical Supply, nursing supplies, $65.89. Hopkins Medical Products, nursing supplies, $1,157.60 Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable, groceries, $247.54. Hynek, Angela, RIZ election, $63.75. Hynek, Bill, tree removal/Merritt Cemetery, $500.00. IACCVSO, registration dues, $45.00. Internal Revenue Service, county Medicare, $24.60. Interstate Batteries, batteries, $552.75. Iowa County Recorders Association, 2013 recorders association dues, $200.00. Iowa Department of Public Health, 20/20, $71.23. Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa system, $543.00. Iowa Workforce Development, fourth quarter 2012 unemployment, $439.98. ISAC, supervisors spring school, $165.00. ISACA Treasurer, seat training, $135.00. ISU Extension Service, CPPW meeting expense, $100.00. Ivans, Inc., Medicare connect fee, $49.99. Jackson, Teresa, mileage/region meeting, $33.95. Johnson, Robert, January cell phone use, $30.00. Kabel Business Services, monthly fee, $105.00. Larsen, Paula, well plugging reimbursement, $800.00. Lawson Products, Inc., parts,

$1,290.67. Mainstay Systems, Inc., two computers/software, $3,300.00. Mason, Cathy, RIZ election, $63.75. McDonnell Appliance, custodial supplies, $25.99. McGahuey, Cathy, recreation/ postage, $133.22. Medline Industries, nursing supplies, $131.72. Meyer Laboratory, Inc., courthouse custodian/jail supplies, $793.45. Morgan, Neil E., mileage/ofce supplies, $247.60. Mosaic, November/December 2012, $602.11. Mount Ayr Farm & Home, Inc., miscellaneous shop/pipe supplies/ parts/tools, $211.96. MTE Ofce Center, ofce supplies, $171.06. Munyon Plumbing & Heating, well plugging reimbursements, $2,000.00. NENA, dues, $130.00. Northern Safety & Industrial, safety equipment, $659.84. OHalloran International, parts, $1,649.26. OfceMax Contract, Inc., printer cartridges, $215.87. PATC, recreation supplies, $225.00. Pitney Bowes Global Financial, courthouse postage/courthouse postage lease, $688.00. Prairie Meadows, ISAC training, $212.80. Red Oak Welding Supply, welding supplies, $147.90. Reliance Telephone, Inc., jail phone cards, $500.00. Ringgold County Group Home, December 2012, $12,260.50. RK Fuels, Inc., Diagonal/Red-

ding fuel/gas, $4,129.78. RMS, parts, $1,135.78. Rusk, Bill, per diem meeting, $35.00. Schildberg Construction, rock, $8,096.48. Shirley & Daves Computers, printer ink, $72.50. Sign-Up Ltd., sign posts/signs, $394.67. SimplexGrinnell LP, courthouse annual re extinguisher service/ maintenance, $230.89. Smith, Gary, veterans affairs/ general relief contracted hours/transportation, $643.88. Snap On Tools Corp., tools, $85.05. Sobotka, Michael, investigation supplies, $1,000.00. Southern Iowa Resources, November/December 2012, $180.00. Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, Beaconseld water, $19.00. Southwest Builder Supply, pipe/ shop supplies, $268.52. Southwest Iowa Rural Electric, Tingley light, $46.00. Spring Valley Wireless, radios, $475.00. Stephens Tire and Oil, oil change, $52.00. The Gate Shop, Randy Montgomery, supplies for trash guards, $2,042.40. Treasurer, State of Iowa, state of Iowa tax withholding/intercom connection fee/tank certication, $91.00. Trullinger, Steve, travel meal, $9.48. Union County Auditor, JulyDecember juvenile ofce expenses, $465.00. Upper Limits Teen Center, February 2013 rent, $450.00. US Bank, postage/ofce supplies/

PAT, $266.44. US Cellular, PAT/CM wireless modem fee, $103.04. Wallace, Shirley, per diem meeting/transportation, $41.56. Walter, Merle, mileage/addressing 140th Street, $24.96. Walters, Ann, RIZ election, $63.75. Weedas Welding, pipe supplies/ parts, $75.00. Windstream, records management/supervisors/ofce/auditor phones, $1,575.44. Windstream Communications, Inc., phone system maintenance, $45.81. WRD Landll, county third quarter, $5,940.00. Report total = $122,627.18 FUNDS TOTAL RECAP General Basic ................ $59,446.52 General Supplemental....... 1,256.83

MH-DD Services ............ 13,042.61 Rural Basic........................ 5,940.00 Secondary Road .............. 37,680.43 Case Management................ 582.55 Jail Sales Tax Account ...... 1,194.26 Emergency Management ....... 56.95 RC Sheriffs Forfeiture ........ 225.00 Inmate Jail fee/60% ............. 360.97 E-911 Surcharge................... 947.07 Sheriffs Commissary .......... 500.00 Tri Co. Drug Investigation .. 1,000.00 Assessor ............................... 288.99 Unreimbursed medical expenses/AFLAC............ 105.00 Total = $122,627.18 There was no further business. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to adjourn the meeting at 5 p.m. DAVID INLOES Chairman ATTEST: AMANDA WASKE Ringgold County Auditor

M ASSENA L IVESTOCK S ALES

Ph. 712-779-3636 Sale Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. In your area weekly Call for an on-the-farm appraisal
Allen Venteicher Owner/Operator Ph. 712-779-0168/779-2082 Mark Venteicher Owner/Auctioneer Ph. 712-779-0169

Barn: Ph. 712-779-3636 Visit: www.massenalivestock.com for more information

Your local residential and commercial waste services provider.

If you are looking for a fun way to warm the home, plan a weekend cookie baking party and make the best use of everyones energy.

DIVINE WASTE, INC.

Ph. 641-464-2143

Clarinda Livestock Auction, LLC

RECYCLING MADE EASY TIP:

Leon Recycling & Auto Parts

Ph. 641-446-7557
Buying all ferrous and nonferrous metals. From cars to machinery, we can pick up anything. If you can deliver, we now have new truck scales on site where we will give you top dollar for your scrap iron. We are also your one-stop shop for nationwide new and used auto parts.

Bred Cow and Heifer Sale Thursday, February 14

Starting promptly at 11 a.m. on weigh cows and bulls; noon on feeder cattle. All native cattle guaranteed fresh from the farm.

All Class Cattle Sale Thursday, February 7

SPECIAL CATTLE SALES

CLARINDA LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC

1208 E. Garfield Clarinda, Iowa Owner: Dan Wood Ph. 712-542-8863 www.clarindalivestock.com

OWNERS: Randy and Sandy Gibson

Office 641-784-3323
Cell 641-442-5501 FAX 641-784-4298 Lamoni, Iowa

Commercial and Residential

Tammy Ueligger, Owner

Call me for your Special Order Ag Parts! 205 North Boundary Street, Grant City, MO 64456 Ph. 660-254-3592
Located in the heart of Chinatown

S. Elm 641-782-7852 211Creston St.

Free Estimates Duct Cleaning High Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioning Units Geothermal Installation and Maintenance Radiant Floor Heating Installation and Maintenance Complete Plumbing Installation and Service

BATHROOM REMODELS

Specializin
in

SALES EVERY THURSDAY: Next Sales January 31 and February 7

Sales start at 9:30 a.m.

Bred Cow Sale

Saturday, February 2, Noon
HEIFERS: Smith/Trudell 52 black heifers and 10 Red Angus heifers, 1,150 - 1,200 lbs., bred Angus bulls, calve February 20/60 days. Kennedy 35 black heifers, 1,150 lbs., bred to LBW Oswald Angus bull, scourguard shot, calve February 20/70 days. Walker/Meyer 40 black heifers, bred to Nichols Angus bull, calve February 20/55 days. Darby 10 black heifers, bred Angus, calve March 10. COWS: Silvers 110 mostly black cows, 3-solid, 25 with calves, balance 2nd and 3rd period, bred black. Meyring 21 fancy 3 and 4-year-old Angus cows, bred Angus, Calve March 10. Eivins 25 black/red cows, 5-aged, bred Angus, calve March 1. Elwood 15 black/Charolais-cross cows, 3 - 6 bred black, calve March 15. Lecy 10 mixed cows, all ages, bred Gelbveih, calve March 15. MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE DAY.

Licensed and Insured

MADISON COUNTY AUCTION

Regular Livestock Sale Every Tuesday Featuring:
Sheep Goats Hogs Cattle Winterset, Iowa

CLIP and SAVE

Barn 515-462-2838 Toms Cell 515-729-2711 Home 515-462-1468

Treasurer's Semi-Annual Publication Report RINGGOLD COUNTY From JULY 1 To DEC. 31 01/11/2013 11:36:20AM
BEG. FUND BALANCE JULY 1 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0010 0011 0015 0020 0023 0024 0027 0028 0029 0040 1500 2000 2100 3500 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4100 4103 4120 4140 4200 4300 4400 4450 4451 4452 4700 4800 4960 5010 5020 5040 5050 5090 5100 5120 5300 8500 8510 8511 9990 GENERAL BASIC GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL GIS/GPS FUND MEDICAD ADM CLAIMING - 10% RINGGOLD CO AGENCY GRANT FUND MH-DD SERVICES RURAL BASIC ATTORNEY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND SECONDARY ROAD REAP RECORDER'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT CO CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION FUND I-4 MULTI COUNTY CASE MANAGEMENT JAIL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND RINGGOLD COUNTY DEBT SERVICE JAIL SALES TAX ACCOUNT NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RINGGOLD COUNTY D A R E ACCOUNT SHERIFF'S FORFEITURE ACCOUNT RINGGOLD CO SHERIFF'S RESERVES INMATE JAIL FEE/60% INMATE JAIL FEE/40% RC GRID SYSTEM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RINGGOLD COUNTY K-9 UNIT SHERIFF'S SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT E-911 SURCHARGE SHERIFF'S COMMISSARY ACCOUNT TRI COUNTY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT TRI COUNTY DRUG INVESTIGATION TRI COUNTY FEDERAL FORFEITURE ASSESSOR SPECIAL APPRAISALS HOSPITAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DISTRICT SCHOOL AREA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CORPORATION 2001 MOUNT AYR SEWER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SUN VALLEY RIZ TOWNSHIP BRUCELLOSIS/TUBERCULOSIS ERAD SV SANITARY DISTRICT DEBT AUTO LICENSE USE TAX ANATOMICAL GIFT DRIVER'S LICENSE TRUST FUND TAX IN ADVANCE UNAPPORTIONED TAX FUND TAX SALE REDEMPTION CO RECORDER ELECTRONIC FEE FUND RINGGOLD CO INSURANCE CLEARING FUND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL EXP/AFLAC DEPENDENT CARE HOLDING FUND
COUNTY TOTALS: BEGINNING CASH BALANCE: 4,763,578.86

ALL SALES START AT 12:30 P.M. Tom and DeAnn Christensen

EXPENDITURES
30 - MISC RECEIPTS 61 - AUDITORS CHECKS ISSUED 63 - TREASURER DISBURSEMENTS AP - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TR - TRANSFERS 0.00 4,879,071.74 4,976,203.70 949.67 45,736.89 CHANGE IN OUTSTANDING: ADJUSTED EXPENDITURES: 9,901,962.00 -145,821.89 10,047,783.89 4,999,839.63 5,206.00 518.25 287.00 0.00 474.00 118,666.52 0.00 157,047.54 0.00 4,967.11 6,606.34 492,334.50 266,621.44 147,832.71 4,111,544.65 81,360.04 0.00 382,990.04

Fiscal Year: 2013 Accounting Period(s): 1 - 6

TOTAL REVENUES COLLECTED 1,445,372.80 796,211.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 205,131.36 110,666.48 528.41 2,634,769.22 8,202.52 831.06 -14,043.43 0.00 0.00 68,529.23 0.00 0.00 174,278.83 0.00 50,545.64 50.00 0.00 4,601.21 2,846.51 1,897.67 111.20 0.00 0.88 200.00 21,529.66 7,415.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 136,435.66 0.00 716,634.67 43,078.81 2,427,105.24 114,050.19 411,407.41 0.00 6,606.34 282,174.93 83,197.90 473.59 46,531.91 492,334.50 266,621.44 21.50 -553.00 737.31 0.00 13,527.35 831.00 209,571.37 4,702.00 1,130.00 0.00 10,776,295.77 TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR 2,714,330.23 875,470.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 550,220.84 346,443.94 10,665.42 4,096,286.32 61,955.24 4,612.01 -10,000.00 0.00 275.23 68,529.23 0.25 7,312.20 496,018.69 0.00 107,494.97 2,060.44 11,923.91 14,191.84 39,706.65 1,897.67 111,896.90 113.78 15,325.11 1,596.00 185,891.08 13,655.96 22,434.12 23,727.73 35,927.35 154,878.55 43,320.35 732,759.74 44,315.21 2,496,743.05 117,325.89 428,515.84 0.00 12,069.73 283,730.19 85,339.68 486.68 47,014.05 558,503.00 327,457.26 21.50 0.00 50,947.41 0.00 21,823.35 1,016.00 316,537.69 3,484.22 3,621.37 0.00 15,539,874.63 TOTAL COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS 1,466,800.21 690,811.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 380,985.07 99,072.07 1,189.99 1,630,743.56 0.00 0.00 -14,043.43 0.00 0.00 89,927.34 0.00 0.00 87,528.57 0.00 32,436.14 0.00 5,734.65 1,037.00 0.00 3,677.14 111,896.90 0.00 954.48 0.00 14,950.03 4,094.02 14,250.00 1,000.00 1,365.00 77,493.06 43,320.35 718,297.46 43,445.83 2,447,680.95 115,024.27 422,510.03 0.00 11,258.56 279,691.13 83,569.45 477.09 46,350.73 459,751.00 275,672.04 21.50 0.00 49,524.82 0.00 21,823.35 757.00 316,537.69 8,911.48 1,256.35 0.00 10,047,783.89 ENDING FUND BALANCE DEC. 31 1,248,881.84 184,659.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 169,235.77 247,371.87 9,475.43 2,465,542.76 61,955.24 4,612.01 4,043.43 0.00 275.23 -21,398.11 0.25 7,312.20 408,490.12 0.00 75,058.83 2,060.44 6,189.26 13,154.84 39,706.65 -1,779.47 0.00 113.78 14,370.63 1,596.00 170,941.05 9,561.94 8,184.12 22,727.73 34,562.35 77,385.49 0.00 14,462.28 869.38 49,062.10 2,301.62 6,005.81 0.00 811.17 4,039.06 1,770.23 9.59 663.32 98,752.00 51,785.22 0.00 0.00 1,422.59 0.00 0.00 259.00 0.00 -5,427.26 2,365.02 0.00 5,493,442.56 OUTSTANDING CHECKS & WARRANTS 30,019.85 116,175.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,088.23 1,733.19 0.00 236,945.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,122.39 0.00 0.00 437.00 0.00 884.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.75 0.00 392.48 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,780.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 417,101.13 OUTSTANDING STAMPED WARRANTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

1,268,957.43 79,259.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 345,089.48 235,777.46 10,137.01 1,461,517.10 53,752.72 3,780.95 4,043.43 0.00 275.23 0.00 0.25 7,312.20 321,739.86 0.00 56,949.33 2,010.44 11,923.91 9,590.63 36,860.14 0.00 111,785.70 113.78 15,324.23 1,396.00 164,361.42 6,240.74 22,434.12 23,727.73 35,927.35 18,442.89 43,320.35 16,125.07 1,236.40 69,637.81 3,275.70 17,108.43 0.00 5,463.39 1,555.26 2,141.78 13.09 482.14 66,168.50 60,835.82 0.00 553.00 50,210.10 0.00 8,296.00 185.00 106,966.32 -1,217.78 2,491.37 0.00 4,763,578.86

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

REVENUES
01 - CURRENT TAXES 02 - PENALTY & INT-CURRENT 03 - DELINQUENT TAXES 04 - PENALTY & INT-DELINQUENT 05 - MOBILE HOME TAX 07 - GRAINS TAX 10 - HOMESTEAD CREDIT 11 - EXTRAORDINARY TAX CREDIT 12 - AGLAND CREDIT 13 - FAMILY FARM CREDIT 15 - MILITARY CREDIT 17 - SPECIAL CHARGES 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE REG & LIC 20 - MOTOR VEHICLE USE TAX 22 - UTILITY EXCISE TAX 30 - MISC RECEIPTS 61 - AUDITORS CHECKS ISSUED CL - CLEARING ACCOUNT TR - TRANSFERS

TOTAL REVENUES
ENDING CASH BALANCE:

10,776,295.77
5,493,442.56

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE ABOVE REPORT TO BE A TRUE AND ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD(S) SPECIFIED.

Debra A. Cannon, Treasurer

Home Center Ltd.

2101 E. Army Post Road Des Moines, Iowa

Bob Jones, Marlin W.

Modular Homes Manufactured Homes Basement Sets

1-800-675-0660

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Mount Ayr Record-News

Thursday, January 31, 2013