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Thursday, November 28, 2013 Serving Grundy County since 1928 Grundy Center, Iowa Volume 89 – Number 48 www.TheGrundyRegister.com $1.00 Newsstand Price Engelkes, zoning Grundy Center Board administrator discuss home discusses ways to industry rules By JOHN JENSEN improve reading scores The Grundy Register By JOHN JENSEN were non-profecient. GRUNDY CENTER — The The Grundy Register Bangasser, Barb Malloy and Ann question of rules for home businesses GRUNDY CENTER — For the Lebo have been attending AEA 267 came before the Grundy County first time since No Child Left Behind meetings voluntarily along with Supervisors Monday as Melanie legislation took effect in 2001, the other districts that are currently on Engelkes, owner of The Shabby Grundy Center Community School the SINA list (and required to attend Shack in Grundy Center, approached District finds itself in danger of the meetings). They presented a list about possibly moving her business falling onto the School in Need of of impacts that they believe might to the Yankee Farm, just outside the Improvement (SINA) list. have effected students’ reading Grundy Center city limits. To prevent that from happening, ability, including reduced class Middle School language arts time, fewer language arts teachers County Board teachers have been working together and a push to incorporate high level to find ways to improve scores. thinking willed that has led the of Supervisors They presented their findings at last district away from basic strategies Wednesday’s regular School Board and skills. Bangasser also asked Engelkes said she knows she needs meeting. if low test scores are due to low a permit to put her business there, Teacher Chris Bangasser motivation. and came with questions about rules presented a report that noting that The teachers presented a list of to run it as a home industry. County Grundy Center Middle School has suggestions that they believe will Zoning Administrator Carie Sager missed its Annual Yearly Progress help turn scores around, including explained that the home industry goal for two consecutive years and reintegrating reading and vocabulary permit is regulated by zoning rules. that a third year would put it on the skills and having more professional “As long as the rules are complied SINA list. She said student reading development time to allow teachers with and there are no issues, there achievement scores are roughly to work together to find solutions to are no issues,” Sager said. “It’s run equal to the 36th, 37th or 38th their problems. Bangasser said she on a complaint basis.” percentile nationally. Last year, she has also spoken to her students about The home industry permit, which said 11 Grundy Center sixth-graders the problems. allows small businesses to be run in Baby meets the Jolly Old Elf Seven-month-old Kaya Roby seemed only a little afraid when her father put her in Santa Claus’ arms during were non-proficient in reading (out “I told them, ‘You have to want to areas zoned for residential property, of 49 in the grade), 17 seventh- work harder,’” she said. requires that a business “be fairly the Grundy Center Village of Lights event Saturday. Hundreds of families braved single-digit wind chills to ring in the holidays at the Festival of Trees and Village of Lights events. More pictures are on today’s inside graders were non-proficient (out of incidental and secondary to the 58) and 11 eighth-graders (out of 48) See SCHOOL BOARD page 12 residential property,” Sager said. back page. (John Jensen photo) The business must be conducted entirely within an accessory building, meaning that no sales may take place outside, and may have no Land owners speak out against proposed Clean Line more than two employees who do By JOHN JENSEN not live on the property. The Grundy Register Sager stressed that the property GRUNDY CENTER — Local must retain the look of a rural land owners expressed concern and residence, though an unlit sign trepidation while simply wondering within size limitations is allowed. why a proposed wind energy corri- “So if someone drives by there dor needs to cross their land during on a normal basis it should look like a public forum about the proposed an ag property because that is first- Rock Island Clean Line last Wednes- and-foremost what it is, we should not be able to tell that it is an actual day at the Grundy Center Commu- commercial business,” Sager said. nity Center. Engelkes asked about the Clean Line Energy Partners host- possibility of having events related ed the forum as part of the require- to her business outside the barn, but ment to obtain a franchise for the line from the Iowa Utilities Board. See SUPERVISORS page 2 The Rock Island Clean Line would extend 500 miles, from a switching station in O’Brien Coun- ty in northwest Iowa through north What’s central and eastern Iowa to another switching station near Joliet, Ill. Ac- Happening cording to Clean Line, the corridor would transport power from Iowa to Wednesday, Nov. 27 1.4 million homes in 14 states east Community Thanksgiving Service of the Mississippi River and would American Lutheran Church not provide power to Iowa custom- Grundy Center • 7 p.m. ers, drawing questions of what ben- Monday, Dec. 2 efit the line would have to Grundy County. Meeting attendees view a detailed map showing where the Rock Island Clean Line will cut through the eastern part of Grundy County and then Board of Supervisors The two-hour meeting, one of turn east into Black Hawk County. Grundy County Courthouse • 9 a.m. five held last week across north cen- of more than 200 regarded why the said. Friends of Library Open House tral and northeast Iowa, featured company chose to build the line Land owners also asked why the Kling Memorial Library Iowa Utilities Board representa- through Grundy County and the proposed line is passing through the 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. tive Jim Sundmeyer explaining the ‘This is not going to be northern part of the state rather than middle of fields rather than staying Sandra Noble Book Signing process that Clean Line must go going another way. Conley said the along fence lines and roads. Kling Memorial Library • 1 p.m. through to obtain a franchise as well easy for Clean Line.’ company considered several routes “I looked in Grundy County as the right of eminent domain, or for the project, including one along alone, and you’ll be going through Grundy Center City Council condemnation, to obtain the right of — Dike’s Dennis Kruger the right of way of the former Rock 28 farms that will have (power lines) City Hall • 6 p.m. way needed for the project. He also Island Railroad across southern that these farmers are going to have Friday, Dec. 6 explained the legal rights of land project to compensation that land of the loudest support when he urged Iowa. Charles Jasper, a routing ex- to work around,” a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Bake Sale owners wishing to appeal an emi- owners would receive. land owners not to sign easements pert with Clean Line, added that it crowd said. “Iowa is No. 1 in the Manly Drug Store • 8-11 a.m. nent domain decision. Things heated up during the and not to talk to the company. makes more sense to go diagonally country in corn and beans, and if we Representatives of Clean Line 45-minute comment period, during “If we have to, we’re going to file across Iowa and Illinois to the line’s keep putting power lines in we won’t Items for “What’s Happening” should be submitted by Monday, Partners then explained the pro- which brief rounds of applause broke a class action lawsuit,” he said. “This terminus than to go straight south even be in the top 10. 10 a.m. to [email protected] posed $2 billion project, talking out for several speakers who op- is not going to be simple for Clean and then straight east. “When you went through these Items are printed free of charge about everything from the type of posed the project. L i n e .” “We looked at a lot of different ar- and subject to editorial approval. power poles that will be used for the Dike’s Dennis Kruger drew some Many questions from the crowd eas and a lot of different routes,” he See CLEAN LINE page 2

The Grundy Register, P.O. Box 245, Grundy Center, IA 50638 Phone: (319) 824-6958 • Fax: (319) 824-6288 • E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 2 Thursday, November 28, 2013 Grundy NEWS Register www.thegrundyregister.com Supervisors From page 1 of completion and final acceptance was told that was not allowable with of work for last summer’s pavement the Home Industry Permit. Such marking project, as presented by events would be allowable with Assistant County Engineer Steve a commercial permit, though that Cox, and also approved a utility would also come with additional permit for Windstream for a cable restrictions that Sager said Mindy on E Avenue in Shiloh Township. Hamann, owner of the barn “does Supervisors approved the not want to deal with.” appointment of Dr. Ryan Arnevik “She doesn’t want to get into the as the county’s medical examiner commercial part of it, she does not as he has recently completed want it to be that big,” Sager said. training for the position. Dr. Charles Once a permit is filed and the LeTendresse was named assistant filing fee is paid, Sager said she is medical examiner. the person who determines whether to issue a permit. Permits are issued IN OTHER BUSINESS, on a yearly basis. SUPERVISORS: Supervisors approved a request • Authorized Chairman Jim for a zoning change from R1 (single Ross to sign the employee Benefit family residential) to R3 (multi- Systems election regarding the family residential) for a property flexible spending account; in Holland. The Board then voted • Approved Family Farm Tax to suspend rules requiring another Credit applications; reading and adopted the ordinance. • Authorized Ross to sign Tax They also adopted a resolution Increment Financing indebtedness regarding sale of land currently certification; owned by the county to Minetta • Set Dec. 23 at 9 a.m. for a Tjepkes and Norma Hook. County public hearing on the conveyance of Attorney Kirby Schmidt said he a vacated public highway; hopes to close the transaction by the • Set Dec. 23 at 9:15 a.m. for a Miss Iowa visits Grundy Center end of the year. public hearing on the conveyance to GRUNDY CENTER — The ball, drives and types on a keyboard Supervisors approved a certificate Grundy County Memorial Hospital. reigning Miss Iowa, Nicole Kelly, among other things. paid a visit to Grundy Center Schools She also brought along a stuffed GCMH LTC resident Mildred Knaack with the GCMH LTC Christmas on Friday, Nov. 22. Kelly spoke to animal, Nemo, to draw comparisons tree displayed at Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck. Mildred made all kindergartners through eighth-grad- between herself and Nemo. Nemo the dishcloths that were wrapped into a ball and tied with white tulle Clean Line ers about overcoming obstacles, set- was born with one small fin and Kel- that decorated the tree. The tree will be on display at Lincoln Savings From page 1 than 1 percent of its wind energy ting dreams and achieving them. ly with one smaller arm. Elementary Bank until December 18. Kelly is a Keokuk native who Principal Lisa Miller said students counties and these farms you’re go- potential and that the state could recently graduated from the Johnny could identify with that, and perhaps ing through, did you ever think at all produce 44 times that amount of Carson School of Theater and Film it helped them to be more comfort- of what you’re doing to farmers and energy it needs through wind alone. at the University of Nebraska. She able in asking her questions. Long Term Care resident their operations?,” another person She said Clean Line will not own is spending the current school year "The students were enamored by asked. the wind turbines themselves, but visiting schools and all types of busi- her warmth," Miller said. "It was ob- Beth Conley, Clean Line’s Iowa will act as a conduit for those who nesses and organizations, talking vious that she loves children, and she shares special project representative, explained that land do. She projected that construction about her experiences as Miss Iowa. shared a strong message about how GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy to share.” owners will receive payments both of the line would also lead to more Kelly was born without her left everyone has things that make them County Memorial Hospital Long Now the dishcloths are getting for the towers that are built on their wind turbines being built near its forearm and learned from an early different. She also inspired them to Term Care resident Mildred Knaack ready for their next purpose. Each land as well as for use of the right beginning to take advantage of the age how to do all the things she set goals and to do everything pos- likes to keep busy and enjoys knit- one has been wrapped into a ball of way as well as for structures and 3,500 megawatts of additional capac- wanted to do. She told the stu- sible to make them happen." ting. She has been making dishcloths and tied with white tulle. On Nov. damages to land and crops. Using ity. dents about how she plays basket- for family and friends for many 14, they became the decorations on years, and now she’s made almost the Long Term Care Christmas tree a parcel of land where wires would Line developers have opted to 100 of them for the Long Term Care that is displayed at the Lincoln Sav- cross about one-half mile over use direct current for the line, tout- staff. ings Bank in Reinbeck. On Dec. 19, eight acres of land, Grundy County ing both its efficiency over distances Mildred has her own special pat- the tree will be picked up and set up had land owners could receive up longer than 350 miles and its smaller tern, but she also has adopted anoth- again in LTC. Then Mildred’s favor- to $115,700 based on current land geographic footprint over that of er pattern from a good friend. She ite part begins, the LTC staff will be values. Using the same example, alternating current. According to makes some of each pattern, saying, invited to choose a dish cloth orna- Franklin County land owners would company-distributed literature, the “I think it’s a nice way to remember ment. There are two requirements receive about $104,000 and Butler same amount of energy can be trans- my friend by using her pattern, too.” for accepting this special gift, the County land owners would receive ported on one set of direct current The dishcloths are made from signing of a thank card and a hug about $99,900. lines and towers as would be trans- cotton yarn donated by the LTC Ac- with a personal thank you for Mil- In addition, counties that the line ported on three sets alternating cur- tivity staff. dred. “It is so much fun to see Mildred “We are so proud of Mildred; crosses receive $7,000 per mile in rent lines and towers. The drawback get excited when we bring her yarn each dishcloth is beautiful and property tax. In Grundy County, that to direct current is that power must or pick up the finished creations — unique," LTC Activity Assistant, would amount to about $200,000 per be converted from alternating cur- we always talk about each one, her Barb Ehrig said. "Even when a per- year. rent at the source of the line and then favorite yarn has multiple colors in son is in a nursing home setting, it’s Conley said Clean Line wishes to back to alternating current before it the same skein," Activity Coordina- still possible to touch the lives of begin the line in northwest Iowa, as can be distributed to homes. tor Holly Beem said. "It’s so good others. Everyone at any age still has it provides the best wind resource Other questions surrounded the for all of us to have a purpose in something to give.” this far east in the United States. She safety of the electromagnetic field life, something to do — something said Iowa is currently harnessing less produced by the power lines and their effect on both humans and live- stock, to which Clean Line authori- ties cited several sources in saying Club there are no known effects. While public comment is encour- Advantage aged, Sundmeyer explained that the franchise could still be granted CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW BY THE UNI MEN’S GLEE CLUB for construction of the Rock Island Clean Line despite public objections. According to Iowa Code, the duty of the Iowa Utilities Board is to deter- mine whether a proposed line is nec- essary to serve a public use, repre- sents a reasonable relationship to an overall plan of transmitting electrici- LIMITED CALL NOW! ty in the public interest and meets all SEATING! CHURCH TICKETS SELLING FAST over legal requirements. 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Each Sunday the YMCA provides tion was November 24 at the French-Hand Fu- an Open Gym neral Home in Reinbeck. The funeral service was perform at the Heritage Center and in the Grundy held on November 25 at the First Presbyterian AMVETS to host Local author to Ag Hall in Morrison on Sunday, Center High Church in Reinbeck with Pastor Mike Campbell Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. The public is in- School. officiating. Interment was held at the Washing- food drive sign books at vited for the free concert. ton Township Cemetery in Morrison. To leave a GRUNDY CENTER — AMVET All commu- The Carolers will perform in message of condolence for the family, please visit Post No. 17 of Grundy Center will nity members Kling Library Victorian costume for this Christ- www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. hold a food drive along with its an- GRUNDY CENTER — Sandra are invited to mas concert. The Heritage Center Darlene was born on June 8, 1932, in Bristow, nual Christmas party Dec. 4 at the Noble, author of “The Fat Woman use the gym and Ag Hall Museum, plus the Gift the youngest of eight children born to Conrad Vernon Kruger residence, 1406 L Mystery,” will sign books at the Shop will be open before and after while a YMCA staff member or vol- and Sarah (Wessels) Wiegmann. She grew up in Ave. Social hour will be from 5:30 to Kling Memorial Library in Grundy the concert. Refreshments and fel- unteer supervises. YMCA members Butler County where she attended school in Bristow, graduating from the 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served Center on Monday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. lowship time will follow the concert. will have free access to the Open Bristow High School with the class of 1950. On November 1, 1953, Darlene at 6:30. Members and their spouse There will also be a reading from the Call 319-345-2688 for any questions Gym (including all 6th-12th grade was united in marriage to Herman Beenken in Franklin, Ind., where Herman are encouraged to bring items for book. you may have. students). Non-members of the was stationed in the service. The couple later relocated to Colorado where the Grundy County food bank. Or- Y will pay a small admission fee. Herman was discharged from the United States Army. The two moved back ganizers are also asking everybody to Iowa, living in New Hartford for a short time and then settling into Mor- to bring a bingo prize. Friends of the Children 4th grade and under need German Club a family member that is 18 or older rison in 1957. Darlene and Herman welcomed four children into their family. Library to host to attend the Open Gym with them. She worked at the canning factory in Reinbeck, Richelieu Foods in Grun- to meet Dec. 9 The YMCA held its November dy Center, worked for Harold Peterson in Reinbeck in the egg processing Bar crawl to The Ostfriesen Heritage Society industry and also worked at the Morris Inn in Morrison. Her main role was Teen Night last Friday, Nov. 22. annual holiday will meet at 7 p.m. at the Wellsburg working at home, taking care of her family. raise money for Every student in 5th-9th grade was open house Public Library on Dec. 9. Darlene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck and Come and enjoy singing some invited to attend, and the kids had a a member of the Grundy County Historical Society. She enjoyed cooking, Felix Grundy fest GRUNDY CENTER — The great time playing basketball, dodge GRUNDY CENTER — The Fe- Friends of the Library will be host- German Christmas Carols, playing canning, garage sales and loved to tell jokes. She loved spending time with ball, watching a movie and listen- lix Grundy Festival committee will ing their Holiday Open House on old fashioned games, some German her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. host an I-Spy Bar Crawl on New Monday, Dec. 2 at the Kling Memo- fellowship, and a little Platt Duetsch ing to music. The next YMCA Teen She is survived by her husband Herman of Morrison; children Danny Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. rial Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. speaking. Bring some Christmas Night will be on Friday, Dec. 27 Beenken of Greene, Sandy (Mark) Wilson of Traer and Rod (Carla) Beenken A bus will take participants to to begin the holiday season at the goodies to share over a cup of Ost- from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Upper El- of Reinbeck; sister, Bernice Krull of Greene; grandchildren Paula, Molly various area bars where they will library. friesen Tea. ementary. and Wesley Beenken, Brock (Katy) Wilson, Chris (Ashton) Wilson and Nick look for clues and have the chance Also, a reminder that Dec. 2 will and Tyler Beenken; great-grandchildren, Allie and Reid Beenken, Haydn and to win prizes. Money raised at the be the closing of the Friends’ Holi- Myer Wilson and Karsyn Wilson; her special companion, her dog Molly. event will support the Felix Grundy day Basket Auction. To ensure the Medical Reserve She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dennis Beenken; four Festival. highest bid of their chosen basket(s), Corps seeking sisters; and two brothers. Sign-up deadline is Sunday, Dec. bidders are invited to come in and GC Preschool 1. For more information, including enjoy some cookies and coffee. Michael D. Burdick Bids will conclude at 5 p.m. members cost to participate, e-mail felixfund- GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy and Child Care Michael D. Burdick, 53, of Reinbeck died November 25, 2013, at [email protected] County Medical Reserve Corps Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. (MRC) is looking for medical and to host 'Visit A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. Beta Sigma Phi non-medical community members 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church Community who are interested in volunteering. with Santa' event in Reinbeck. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. to host holiday The Medical Reserve Corps is Grundy Community Preschool 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the French-Hand Funeral Thanksgiving community-based and functions as and Child Care will host a Visit with Home in Reinbeck. Burial will follow funeral bake sale services at the Reinbeck Cemetery. Memorial GRUNDY CENTER — The a way to locally organize and utilize Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 service set for may be directed to the family. To leave a message Grundy Center Beta Sigma Phi volunteers who want to donate their a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Grundy Com- of condolence for the family, please visit www. chapter will host a holiday bake sale time and expertise to prepare for and Wednesday munity Center. abelsfuneralhomes.com. GRUNDY CENTER — A Friday, Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 a.m. at respond to emergencies and promote “We are excited to host this event Michael Duane Burdick was born August 25, Grundy Center Area Thanksgiving Manly Drug Store in Grundy Center. healthy living throughout the year. for the community,” said JoEllen 1960, in Waterloo. He was the son of Russell and Community Service will be held MRC volunteers supplement exist- Janssen, a member of the Board of Evelyn (Aswegan) Burdick. He grew up in the Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the ing emergency and public health re- Directors for Grundy Community Reinbeck area. Mike attended school at River Hills and Adults Inc. in Wa- American Lutheran Church in Grun- sources. New Hartford Preschool and Child Care. “Going terloo. Mike lived in the Waterloo area for nine years. He enjoyed watching dy Center. Many MRC volunteers assist with TV especially Friends, playing cards and darts. Mike had a love for Elvis Worship Leadership from several activities to improve public health in to the Visit with Santa events spon- Lot Restoration Presley and enjoyed dancing to his music. He loved to work a he had jobs area churches will speak at the ser- their community – increasing health sored by the sorority were some of at Almonds Greenhouse and Covenant Hospital in Waterloo, Crystal Bowl vice. Worshipers are encouraged to literacy, supporting prevention ef- my favorite childhood Christmas group to host in Grundy Center, Trunck’s in Reinbeck and delivered the Reinbeck Cou- bring items to support the food pan- forts and eliminating health dispari- memories.” rier to stores on Main Street in Reinbeck. Mike was member of The United try at Operation Threshold. ties. What a difference you could In addition to pictures with Santa, breakfast Methodist Church in Reinbeck. He enjoyed spending time with his family NEW HARTFORD — New make! the event will feature many activities If you are interested please call and friends. Hartford Lot Restoration will host for children including a candy walk, Grundy County Public Health at Mike is survived his parents, Russell and Evelyn Burdick of Reinbeck; Group seeks a Dad’s Belgium Waffle breakfast cookie decorating, bean bag toss, and Saturday, Dec. 7 at the New Hart- 319-824-6312 or email chrisb@gc- brother, David Burdick and Tonya Vozar of Reinbeck; sister, Connie Thede face painting. Children will also be sponsors for ford Community Building from 8 to courthouse.org for more informa- and her husband Jerry of Reinbeck; nephews, Jordan (Jessica) Thede, Jerin 11 a.m. Proceeds from the event will tion. making gifts for their loved ones and Thede; nieces, Jena Thede, Katie Burdick and Shaina Vozar; great nephews, Adopt-a-Family be shared with the local food bank, food crafts for the birds and reindeer Gage Cutsforth and Mason Thede. GRUNDY CENTER — Opera- Philippines typhoon victims and Il- so they’ll be sure to make a stop at He was preceded in death by a nephew Logan Thede. tion Threshold is looking for addi- linois tornado victims. Holy Family their house on Christmas Eve. tional sponsors wishing to adopt Discounted tickets may be pur- “This is the first time in a number families for their annual Adopt-A- chased by calling Shawna Hagen at Parish to host of years that this kind of event has Family for the Holidays project. The City Hall, 319-983-2548 or Carol been offered in the community,” said purpose of this program is to help Chapman, 319-983-2659. Tickets cookie, candy Janssen. “I think the kids will really families and children in need enjoy can also be purchased at the Eliza- walk, bazaar enjoy it.“ a brighter holiday. beth Rasmussen Martin Memorial There will be no admission fee, Library in New Hartford. REINBECK — The Holy Family The Adopt-A-Family for the but a free-will donation will be ac- Holidays project is inviting volun- Silent auction and bake sale items Parish will host a cookie and candy cepted to benefit Grundy Commu- teer groups, families and individuals are also needed. Drop off at the walk and bazaar Saturday, Dec. 7 to adopt a local family for the holi- Community Building by 8 a.m. the from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s nity Preschool and Childcare Center. days. Traditional holiday gifts such day of the event. Please call Shawna Catholic Church in rural Reinbeck. as toys, clothes and household items at City Hall or Carol with any ques- The event will feature craft fulfill the greatest need. To sign tions. booths, various nativity sets and up as a sponsor please contact the vendor displays in addition to the Grundy Center office. walk and bazaar. Visitors will be invited to purchase a box and fill it atch for the pcoming For more information on our Union Carolers W U Holiday programming, to sponsor with cookies and candy. a family, or to provide a donation, to sing in The church is located at the inter- please contact Operation Thresh- section of Highways T-55 and D-35 old’s Grundy County office at 319- Morrison (Zaneta Road), between Reinbeck 824-3460. This program is spon- MORRISON — The Union Car- and Dike. sored, in part, by the Grundy County olers from the Union Community Christmas Community Foundation. High School in La Porte City will

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We find a partner- •Milk - $1.89/gal. after Thanks- ship between what and how we give giving sale with how much we are thankful for. 25 Years Ago This Week - 1988 This year we’ve tried to do things •Century old Grundy Center thatt aren’ necessarily monetary. To landmark, is the second largest say the least, its been fun. It must be that “giving” and “thankfulness” Green Ash gtree in Iowa, is dying go hand in hand. It seems to make and required surgery, attempts to sense, especially for the Thanksgiv- save the tree have been unsuccess- ing and Christmas season. ful, it is located at 502 K Ave, Paul cold. I must admit knowing we were in trouble when I looked at Saturday’s Growing up, Thanksgiving was Rouse residence big. My mom did not officially start From The weather forecast in the middle of last week. I knew we were in trouble when •Christmas Gathering will be Christmas until Thanksgiving was held on 12/7 at the Community I talked to people who said they would come out if it wasn’t too cold. It was over and December was here. Every Center, music and readings provid- going to be cold ... probably too cold. It was cold enough that I even thought year at Thanksgiving, she made all ed by eight area churches who will briefly about whether we should cancel the parade. But the show must go on, of us tell her three things we were also provide refreshments and those who came to participate were fantastic troopers. It was small ... but thankful for throughout the past year. Cheap Seats we expected it to be small even if the weather was good. And we had a decent I remember growing up thinking this •Grundy Center Post Office I hate Thanksgiving. was a lame project that was boring. awards Dean Schultz a 25 year cer- There, I said it. And I guarantee I’m far, far, far from the only person crowd at the gazebo for the tree lighting and balloon drop. Yet over the years, I enjoyed hearing tificate and Gene Walston a 17 year feeling that way about now. It’s the Events that seemed to suffer, however, were those where people had to stand outside for any length of time. It looked like the usual large crowds that the conversations it started. It often certificate same emotion shared by millions of brought a few laughs and even made •Grundy youths are honored at Americans during the holiday season come for trolley rides just weren’t there, and that the number of people who came to the s’more roast was way down, too. That’s too bad because those us aware of the more important the annual 4-H Awards Program whose circumstances prevent them things in life. Today, as a parent my- were popular things in the past. •Center Theatre - Without A Clue from spending this time with loved self, I see the valuable lesson Mom • Pork Steak - 99¢ per pound ones too far away to visit. To me, at least, I think we’ll have to take a mulligan on this year. Weather was trying to teach. Ironically, I have 50 Years Ago This Week - 1963 There was a time not that long ago is just something you can’t control, and even though I’m more reistant to my three sons do this on Thanksgiv- •Pictured is a deserted Grun- when I loved Thanksgiving ... I have cold than most, I didn’t want to be outside in the cold any more than anybody ing day all these years later. dy Center downtown at Monday, written before about how much I loved else. Daily thankfuls where not a single living, moving it growing up. As recently as a year Thanks to my fellow committee members, Pastor Phil Dicks, Brandi I am thankful daily for a great family and good friends, great em- thing could be seen, all were either or two ago I wrote about it being my Gordon, Andrew Peters, Keely Harkin and Tiffany Carson. Thanks to the ployees, a job I enjoy and a host of at church services or watching the favorite holiday. Yet, as we approach businesses who stayed open late. Thanks to Chief Brock Gilbert, Officer Doug Frost and the Grundy Center Police Department, the Grundy Center other things too. Here’s a list I com- televised funeral procession of the this year’s first traditional holiday of piled of some of the extra “thank- late President Kennedy the year-end season, I realize how Fire Department, the Grundy Center High School FISH group, the Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club and everyone else who again contributed to make fuls” that I enjoy all year long. They •Despite the frigid 30 degree much I dread it. include... flavored coffee, bright this year’s event a success. temps. the Turkey drawing was well I actually started thinking about stars, bike riding on the trails, time attended for the 20 turkeys to be By JOHN JENSEN that Monday morning as I was with my kids, a camp fire, home- given away by the Grundy Center reading an online blog about families made cards from Carson, Alex and Community Club getting together for the holiday. I briefly started to tear up a little and quickly Elliott, the UNI Panthers winning, •Mrs.. E.P Tobias and Mrs. Thor- switched to something else on the computer. I must admit that it’s really getting caught up on laundry piles, vald Petersen, were honored as tough being far from family. taco pizza, running laps and a good workout. 50 year members of the Rebekah Thanksgiving used to be about our family having a big, traditional meal Thankful to be a From the Homefront with turkey and stuffing, candied yams, squash ... even a fresh apple pie. Lodge Carson is playing french horn in •Costumes worn during the Nows it’ about getting through the day and to the next one ... and not wanting band.s That’ right, 5th grade means July ‘Ridiculous Days’ for a sav- to let my sadness of not being with my family ruin other people’s joy. More band time. He was strongly encour- ings bond drive were featured at a often than not, and I’m pretty sure this year will be no exception, I end up Hospice volunteer aged to be in band, if you catch my Washington DC luncheon and all working most of the day, with our winter sports preview due the following I’m often asked if it’s difficult to be a hospice volunteer and my answer drift. He enjoys reading, writing, credit was given to Grundy National day. When I’m not working I’ll probably watch some football. Exciting, aye. history and continues to swim on the is absolutely not! I’m proud to be a volunteer at Cedar Valley Hospice and Bank, Grundy Center, IA For a couple of years I accepted invitations to spend Thanksgiving with Blast swim team. provide a comfort, care and love to families when they need it the most. •Center Theatre-Red Skelton others. These were incredibly kind gestures by people, some of whom I knew The twins have been taking piano November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and I thought starringn i ‘The Clown’ and ‘The well and some of whom I didn’t. To say I was touched by the invitations since the beginning of the summer. this would be a good time to share a few thoughts about hospice and what Yellow Cab Man’ would not begin to properly share my emotion. But it also felt really odd They are even enjoying it too. Dad I’ve learned as a volunteer. My hope is to provide a better understanding of was right afterall, music and piano •Planter’s Mixed Nuts - Big Tin going into someone else’s home and sharing the holiday with their family hospice care. are cool. They are also involved in is 79¢ members, many of whom I had never met before. They made me feel very A comment I hear from patients and families is that we wish we would basketball and karate. 75 Years Ago This Week - 1938 welcome, though it wasn’t the same as being with my own family. have called sooner. I find that many people do not understand the concept Christmas lists have been turned •35-40 miles of new REA Project This Thanksgiving was supposed to be different. For a short while I of hospice and wait until the last possible day to call. When families get to in. Sara and I are ahead of the game will be redy to be served by middle actually thought I would make it to Florida to be with my family. But hospice so late, they miss out on manhy of the benefits of hospice care. One this.e year W are almost finished-ya- of December November is a really, really tough time to be gone for the amount of time of those benefits being good quality time with loved ones. The goal for staff hoo. It will be here before we know •Officers have no clue that it takes to get to Florida and back. When last week started developing into it. and volunteers at Cedar Valley Hospice is to make each moment matter, would lead them to the trail of the one of the busier sports weeks of the year, I knew my plans would change. Happy Thanksgiving to all our which can be done in many ways, including getting the patients pain under robbers who cleaned the Beaman Telling that to Mom and Dad was pretty tough. readers and friends. control, giving the entire family support and greater peace of mind, or even bank of its cash and bonds a week It’s times like this when I consider relocating to be closer to my family. creating a video with the patient and family for loved ones to keep. ago I have briefly considered it before, only to shrug off the thought and realize Clinton Poock is the Publisher of It’s also important to understand that hospice is a concept of care and •The Conrad Methodist Church that my life and career are in Iowa. I have been in Iowa, basically, since I was The Grundy Register, The Conrad usews a team of people which includes a doctor, nurse, social worker, chap- was in danger on Thanksgiving Day 14 years old … not as long as many of you, but long enough to know that this Record, The Clarksville Star, and lain, volunteer and aid. This team approach not only is beneficial to the pa- as the furnace that had been started is home. The Butler County Tribune-Jounal. tient, it’s alos extremently helpful for the families. became overheated, thankfully there As you get together with family and friends this week, I wish you nothing I’m also very proud of the fact that Cedar Valley Hospice is a not-for- was only $1,500 in damage and but the best. I hope above all else that your family as it’s best Thanksgiving profit organization that has been serving patients and families for 35 years. repairs have already been made it’s ever had, with incredible joy, love and happiness. Created by members of our community who saw a need for care during a •New Grundy Theatre The • • • person’s journey with a life-limiting illness, no one is ever turned away if Warmed to Young In Heart Thanks to the hundreds of you who came out to Grundy Center’s Village they are not able to pay. •Bran Flakes Cereal - 3 boxes of Lights and Festival of Trees events last weekend. November is not only National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, it’s for 25¢ The one thing organizers of a festival such as this cannot control ... and the heart Thanksgiving and a time we all reflect on things for which we are thankful. Letter to Editor the one thing they fear the most ... is bad weather. And we caught a pretty bad I am thankful for my family and for the opportunity to serve as a volunteer How delightful to experience break for the second straight year when Saturday was the coldest night of the with my family and Cedar Valley Hospice. We are all blessed to have this Christmas in a barn. Those who at- fall so far. tended “A Simply Rustic Christmas” Advertising service available to us in our community! Happy Holidays. Grundy Center has actually been pretty lucky weather-wise for its this past weekend were chilled to deadline is: festivals lately. The Felix Grundy Festival has yet to fall on a rainy day in the bones and warmed in the heart. Sonja Wilhau the four years I’ve been in Grundy Center, and we’ve been able to avoid any The heart won! The 2013 Festival of 10 a.m. Monday! Trees was absolutely wonderful. (319) 824-6958 precipitation for the Village of Lights the past two years. But we have had Pat Owen

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Thanks to everyone who sent Grundy Community Center cards in honor of my 50th birthday. I have enjoyed reading them. Nancy Witt Thursday • Grundy Comm. Center – Community Thanksgiving, 11 November 28 a.m.- 1 p.m. The family of Shirley Halbach would like to express our sincere Friday • Grundy Comm. Center – Facility Closed thanks for all the cards, prayers, November 29 visits, flowers, food, words of kind- ness and memorials shown to Shir- Sunday • Grundy Comm. Center – Orchard Hill Church, 9:45 a.m., Left to Right: Chloe Slinker, Kianna McWilliams, Gracyn Lynch, Anna ley and us. December 1 Legion Room Meyers, Sophia Nuiver, Loghan Lauterbach, Makenly Kuester, Ava Thank you to the staff of Grundy To celebrate Heeren, Jordann Van Wenchel, Ady Van Zuuk, Syndey Camp, and So- County Memorial Hospital LTC, Monday • Grundy Comm. Center – No Walking phie Oetker. Arlington Place and Cedar Valley December 2 Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room 90th birthday Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room Hospice for the wonderful care you John Buskohl of Lincoln will gave Shirley during her ilness. Grundy County Extension, 11 a.m., Wilts celebrate his 90th birthday with an Room A special thank you to Fr. Da- open house on Sunday, December vid, the Holy Family choir and the 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the members of Holy Family Parish for Tuesday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Amvets Hall in Lincoln. December 3 Room a beautiful funeral mass and a great John was born on November 30, luncheon. Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room 1943, in rural Holland to John and Senior Housing Board, 5:30 p.m., Legion Room The Shirley Halbach Family Helen (Halfwassen) Buskohl. He married Gail Clarke on February 14, Wednesday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.,Wilts 1949, in Conrad. She passed away December 4 Room January 31, 2012. Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room John is a retired farmer in the Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room News from Ivester Holland and Lincoln areas and re- November 28 tired from the Iowa Veterans Home Thanksgiving Services will be Thursday • Grundy Comm. Center – No Walking in 1988. December 5 Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 8 a.m., Wilts held at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. Hosting the event will be his Please bring thoughts, poems, art, Room children and families, Nancy (Steve) Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room hymns to share. Food will be fur- Butler of Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, Left to Right: Chloe Slinker, Kianna McWilliams, Gracyn Lynch, Anna nished and will follow the service. Grundy County Extension, 6 p.m., Wilts Room Jim (Sue) of Reinbeck, Terry (Deb) Grundy Mutual Insurance, 5 p.m., Legion Room Meyers, Sophia Nuiver, Loghan Lauterbach, Makenly Kuester, Ava December 1 of Waterloo and David of Lincoln. Heeren, Jordann Van Wenchel, Ady Van Zuuk, Syndey Camp, and So- Leadership Team will begin fol- No gifts, only your presence please. phie Oetker. lowing noon potluck. Put your event in the Grundy Center Community Calendar! Adopt a Family 319-824-6958 • [email protected] Anyone is welcome to give to this project through Operation Thresh- old. Please give donations to Ron or LaDonna Brunk by December 1. Center Theatre’s Reel-to-Reel Beginning at the Center Theatre the Air, Syriana) star in this heart- on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. will be pounding thriller written, directed Gals Gathering action/adventure/sequel Thor: The and produced by Oscar® nominee Dark World 2D, starring Chris Hem- Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men) provides gathering sworth and Natalie Portman. This and set in the infinite and unforgiv- movie is rated PG-13 for violence, ing realm of deep space. Bullock group for younger running approximately 120 minutes plays a brilliant medical engineer on in length. At 7:30 will be the drama/ her first shuttle mission, with Cloo- women thriller Gravity 2D, starring Sandra ney as a veteran astronaut in com- Gals’ Gathering is the new name Bullock and George Clooney. This mand of his last flight before retiring. Left to Right: Madison Westwater, Maia McLean, Stephanie Kehoe, for what was Moms Morning Out. It movie is rated PG-13 for violence, But on a seemingly routine space- Kristin Schick, Brooke Peterson, Laura McCarthy, and Ava Wyatt. reflects that moms and all gals—gen- running approximately 90 minutes walk, disaster strikes. The shuttle erally the ages that may or may not in length. is destroyed, leaving the two com- have kids from babies through high Marvel's Thor: The Dark World pletely alone - tethered to nothing school, maybe late teens and 20’s, Engagement 2D continues the big-screen adven- but each other and spiraling out into Nutrition site menu KaraoKe at 30’s, to mid-40’s+, are the group's tures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, the blackness. The deafening silence Friday, November 29: Closed target audience. The next gathering announcement as he battles to save Earth and all the tells them they have lost any link to Monday, December 2 — Chicken Scotty’s Saloon is Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 Pot Pie, Green Beans, Corn O’Brien, Emily Eggleston and James Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy Earth...and any chance for rescue. Ultimate Entertainment returns p.m. and includes lunch. Biscuit, Fresh Fruit Pearce would like to announce their that predates the universe itself. In As fear turns to panic, every gulp of on Saturday, November 30 from Young/youngish women from Tuesday, December 3 — Meat- engagement and upcoming wed- the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and air eats away at what little oxygen is 9pm to 1am. Shake off that turkey Reinbeck, Grundy Center and any- ball Stroganoff, Mixed Beans, Green ding. Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights left. But the only way home may be dinner with dancing, singing and all where in the Grundy County area Peas, Wheat Bread/Margarine, Cit- Parents of the couple are Mark to restore order across the cosmos... to go further out into the terrifying kinds of fun. are invited to this simple faith-based rus Fruit Cup and Molly Eggleston of Grundy but an ancient race led by the venge- expanse of space. Gravity 2D is an gathering 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. Wednesday, December 4 — Hon- p e n Center and Steve and Charla Pearce ful Malekith returns to plunge the exciting and suspenseful movie you We Will be O o n 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 405 ey Mustard Chicken, Oven Roasted hanksgiving pm of Hartley. universe back into darkness. Faced will not want to miss at the Center T from 4 to close. Broad Street in Reinbeck, to share Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Multi Both Emily and James are em- with an enemy that even Odin and Theatre this week! lunch and discussion around a book Grain Bread/Margarine, Pineapple The band Urban Legend is ployed at TestAmerica in Cedar Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must For the most up-to-date movie called “Living Above Stress and Tidbits coming on Saturday, December 7. Falls. embarkon his most perilous and per- information, please check out our Worry” — there are extra copies Thursday, December 5 — Pork You won’t want to miss this classic Vows are set for December 28 in sonal journey yet; one that will re- new website at www.grundycenter- here at the church. Children not in Rib Patty, Baked Pinto Beans, Fiesta rock band with local talent. Waterloo. unite him with Jane Foster and force theatre.com. If you are interested in school are invited too. There will be him to sacrifice everything to save gift certificates to the Center The- Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread/Mar- On Saturday, December 14, a safe child care environment with us all. atre, they may be purchased at GNB garine, Fresh Banana Freddie Lee returns with country extra help, and some kid-videos if In Gravity 2D, Academy Award® bank locations during the day or at For more information, to re- Beaman bank karaoke. interested. After lunch for all, us winners Sandra Bullock (The Blind the Center Theatre during evening serve a place or order a meal, call gals go to a room by ourselves right collecting for Side) and George Clooney (Up in business hours. the Grundy Center Senior Center at next to the nursery – for fun, sharing (319) 824-3843. Advertisement and prayer. There were seven adults Operation Threshold and several children at the last Gath- Farmers Savings Bank in Beaman ering. is collecting contributions to the food For more information, to vol- pantry for Operation Threshold. Do- Center Theatre unteer help, or to let us know you nations of canned food, dry or box Gladbrook 800-682-6345 might like to come for the first time food, or cash will be accepted through www.grundycentertheatre.com (you are welcome whether or not December 18. Theater you RSVP) please contact Sheryl Gladbrook, IA ~ 888-473-3456 Starting, Friday - Stop in today at 218 Main St. in nd Campbell at 319-231-9161 or rev. Beaman, or mail a check payable to Starting Friday, november 29 November 29 [email protected]. Operation Threshold, care of Mari- Thor: The Dark WorlD anne Neff at FSB, P.O. Box 20, Bea- 7:00 - THOR: man 50609. in 3D Rated PG-13 & 112 min. The Dark World in 2D *Friday Matinee - 1:30pm Rated PG-13, 120 minutes Holiday Cookie & Candy Bazaar St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church * 21275 U Avenue, Reinbeck * Fri. - Wed. - 7:30 pm 7:30 - Gravity in 2D 4 miles south of Dike * Handicapped accessible * Saturday Matinee - 3:15pm Saturday, December 7 * * 9-11 a.m. Rated PG-13 - 90 minutes * Sunday Matinee - 1:30pm *Cookies & candies will be sold at $10.00 a box *No WeekeNd MatiNees this Week* * your choice of variety (boxes will be provided) ** $4 - admission for all *Cinnamon rolls and coffee will be available for purchase *Home based businesses will be there displaying products *A craft booth will also be there

Celebrating 10 Years MERRY CAROLERS TRIO with sound light & motion Snow Time To Lose the 10th story from the Hallmark Holiday Series Caroling Snowmen family puzzle Hallmark“As You Like It” 625 G Avenue • Grundy Center • 319-824-5446 6 Thursday, November 28, 2013 The Grundy Register Volume 89 – Number 48 Wellsburg Herald "A HIDDEN TREASURE"

Iowa Corn Growers Association AGWSR school announces newly-formed Grundy activities Fri., Nov. 29: No school County Corn Growers Association Mon., Dec. 2: 4 p.m., JV BB at Hampton. 6:15 p.m., BB at Hamp- JOHNSTON — The Iowa Corn “It is time that Grundy County ton. 4:15 p.m., 8th grade BB- Boys Growers Association is pleased to have the presence of a local corn at Wellsburg, Girls at Aplington announce the formation of the Grun- grower group,” said Terry Johnston Tuesday, Dec. 3: 4 p.m, JV BB at dy County Corn Growers Associa- of Parkersburg. “We are proud to Ackley. 6:15 p.m. BB at Ackley tion (GCCGA). GCCGA will bring establish this organization that will Thursday, Dec. 5: 4:15 p.m., growers together to proactively support our local farmer members MS BB0 Boys at Wellsburg, Girls manage issues that advance the Iowa and build greater awareness of the at Grundy Center. MS Wrestling at corn industry. Through these efforts, corn industry." Parkersburg; 6:30 p.m., Freshman Boys BB at Ackley; GCCGA will provide corn growers a The group will hold their first voice within the legislative arena in meeting on Jan. 16, 2014 at Titan Iowa, Washington D.C. and around Machinery, 23604 Diagonal Road the world. in Grundy Center. More details to In addition, corn growers will be come regarding the meeting agen- AGWSR school able to promote the corn industry in da. Anyone interested in attending lunch menu Grundy County, work together to the meeting or participating in this protect existing markets for Iowa group is welcome to attend. BREAKFAST (Breakfast includes milk & juice) corn, and promote the expansion of For more information on the Fri., Nov. 29: No school new ones. The group will work to Grundy County Corn Growers As- Mon., Dec. 2: Cereal & Toast support ethanol, Iowa’s livestock in- sociation, contact Terry at 515-669- Tues., Dec. 3: Breakfast Pizza dustry and more. 9013 or [email protected]. Wed., Dec. 4: Pancakes on a stick Thurs., Dec. 5: Breakfast Wrap LUNCH (Lunch includes salad bar & milk) Fri., Nov. 29: No school Mon., Dec. 2: Chicken Gravy Timothy Christian School takes first in tournament over Biscuits, Peas or Beets, Fruit The Timothy Christian Tigers traveled to Latimer last Friday for the annual volleyball tournament. The team Tues., Dec. 3: Meatball Sub, defeated Hollandale, St. Paul’s of Latimer and Kanawha to capture the title. Pictured are members of the Corn, Mandarin Oranges 2013-14 Tigers. Front row left to right: Matthew Zinnecker, Andy Cox, Nathan Sutton, and Caitlin Bader. Wed., Dec. 4: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Coleslaw, Peaches Back row left to right: Coach Allison Steinmeyer, Madison Cooper, Haley Bakker, Ivy Nolte and Haley Teske. Thurs., Dec. 5: Burrito, Green Front row left to right: Matthew Zinnecker, Andy Cox, Nathan Sutton, and Caitlin Bader. (Lisa Bakker/The Beans, Apple Wedges Grundy Register photo)

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Church Worship Services Grundy Center American Lutheran Church First Christian Reformed Liberty Baptist Church (GARBC) Luther Thoresen Pastor Thomas Vos, Pastor Dennis Sanders, Pastor The Value of fasTing 319-824-3557 641-869-3305 319-989-2141 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School www.alcgc.org 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship There are lots of good reasons to limit our 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service intake of food, ranging from health and fi- Bethany Presbyterian Church nancial reasons to emotional and spiritual Tom & Jean Bower, Pastors Pleasant Valley United Methodist beaman 319-824-5471 Dot Geersema, Pastor United Methodist Church benefits. An ancient idea that has recently 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 641-869-3637 641-366-2142 gained traction is the practice of fasting. In- 8:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School stead of trying to limit one’s calories each First Baptist Church 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship and every day, some scientists are proposing 319-824-3324 Reformed Church the idea of Alternate-Day Fasting or ADF. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship www.firstbaptistgrundycenter.com Conrad ADF regimens typically allow the person 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study Alice Church of God (or animal, lots of experiments have been 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service James Snare, Pastor done using rats and mice) to eat whatever 6:30 p.m. Evening Service St. John Lutheran Church 641-623-5641 he or she wants one day and then requires 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School them to fast or consume a very limited num- First Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Mike Campbell, Pastor 9:45 Sunday School & Bible Class ber of calories the next day. More research Rev. Sheryl Campbell, Parish Associate First Presbyterian Church needs to be done, but preliminary findings 319-824-3152 St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran are promising, suggesting that ADF may re- 641-869-3992 Kerry Carson, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 641-366-2342 duce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and 8:15 Sunday School even cancer. Some are even suggesting we 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 8:45 a.m. Sunday School United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Fellowship could live longer if we followed an ADF Phil Dicks, Pastor regimen. But, how might such a regimen 319-825-5408 St. Peter’s Country Church Rev. Michael McLane, Pastor United Methodist Church benefit us emotionally and spiritually? Fast- 9 a.m. Worship Service Jennifer Daniel, Pastor 10:15 a.m. Adult Study at AP 563-581-2866 ing and self-mortification can obviously be 8 a.m. Morning Worship 641-366-2325 taken to extremes where they become un- 10:15 a.m. Pastor led Bible Study in FH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship healthy and even life-threatening. But, most Orchard Hill Church (Center Theatre) United Reformed Church of us suffer from the opposite problem: we Matthew Nuiver, Pastor 319-824-3039 rea HurCHes are too self-indulgent. Delayed gratification 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 641-869-3633 a C 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Holy Family Catholic Parish and a sense of accomplishment is one of the Rev. David Kucera byproducts of a successful fast. Eating can Orchard Hill - Lincoln Center 10:45 Sunday School 7 p.m. Evening Worship 319-345-2006 bring momentary pleasure but controlling Jesse Henkle, Host Pastor Mass: 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Parkersburg one’s appetites gives a deeper sense of last- 319-824-6178 Steamboat Rock Baptist Church 9:30 a.m., Sunday - Reinbeck 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship ing joy. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Harrison Lippert, Pastor Bryce Roskens, Associate Pastor Salem Church of Lincoln – Christopher Simon 8:45 a.m. Traditional Service Rev. Barb Muhs, Pastor Holland 10 a.m. Sunday School 641-473-2450 Colfax Center Presbyterian 11 a.m. Contemporary Service 9:25 a.m. Sunday School Robbie Grames, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 319-824-5231 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship dike United Methodist Church Bethel Reformed Church “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces 10:45 Sunday School Dan Ridnouer, Pastor 319-347-6219 to show others they are fasting.” 319-989-2535 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Pleasant Valley Reformed Church 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Matthew 6: 16 Rev. Rick Vollema Ivester Church of the Brethren 319-346-1090 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Co-Pastors Katie & Parker Thompson ****************************************************************************************** 9 a.m. Worship Service 641-858-3879 10:30 a.m. Discussion Group Mark Decker, Pastor Space for this series of religious messages for all faiths is provided by The Grundy 319-988-3967 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Register and these community-minded business and professional people: WellsburG 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Noon potluck East Friesland Presbyterian Grundy Center WellsburG Lynn Arends, Supply Pastor Fredsville Lutheran Church Reformed Church of Stout Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home & Monument Co. Doyen-Abels Funeral Home & Monument Co. 641-847-2896 Rev. Lisa Dietrich, Pastor Stephen and Olga Shaffer, Pastors GNB Bank The Wellsburg Herald 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 319-989-2065 319-346-1487 Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Dept. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 8:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative dike 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship The Grundy Register Faith Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 Sunday School Beninga Sanitation 641-847-3188 Heartland Cooperative Dike Funeral Chapel & Monument Co. 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Richelieu Foods Inc. The Dike Register 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Rouse Motor Co. Ubben Building Supplies, Inc. www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy NEWS Register Thursday, November 28, 2013 7 Dike News Dike Public Library Holiday hours Following are the holiday hours for the Dike Public- Library: Clos- ing on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. Will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Closing on Monday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. Will reopen on Thursday, Dec. Methodist church celebrates 150 years 26 at 10 a.m. The Grundy Center United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary Sunday with a special service. During fellowship time, members gathered with a cake created using Closing on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5 recipes from the early history of the church. (Courtesy photo) p.m. Will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. Razzel Dazzel Pacific Springs and The Ice Slough Grundy Center to begin smoke The 3rd annual Holiday Razzel Dazzel will take place on December By SUE ECKHOFF who had just trudged through deep perfect place to stop and replenish, testing sanitary sewers 4 from 5 to 8 p.m . Grundy County Heritage Museum sand and had been confronted with and a great source for refrigerating GRUNDY CENTER — The City manhole covers, roof vents (an indi- The holiday season is approach- About 2.7 miles west of South three crossings of the Sweetwater meat. The emigrants found the ice ing and the Dike Community Better- Pass in Fremont County, Wyoming, River, it became a welcome land- an exceptional treat, and the area be- of Grundy Center and FOX Engi- cation that the building is plumbed ment Association together with our on the Oregon Trail is what is known mark along the Oregon Trail. There came a popular camping site. While neering will begin approximately properly) and from potential defects local businesses are gearing up for as Pacific Springs. Pacific Springs they found a marshy tributary which at the Slough, many emigrants dug two weeks of sanitary sewer smoke in the sanitary sewer system. The our Main St celebration. is 300 feet lower than South Pass, drains into the Sweetwater River. up large blocks of ice and stored it testing on Tuesday, Dec. 3 The test- test crew will walk the test areas Santa will arrive in a horse drawn and is the first good water west of And just below the surface of the in their water barrels to provide cold ing is to identify defects in the sani- looking for visible sources of smoke trolley at 6 pm and the tree lighting South Pass that the emigrants would grassy swamp they would find a bed water for the long difficult stretch tary sewer system. along the streets and yards. Once a will happen. encounter, but it was a difficult of solid clear ice. ahead. Defects, including improper con- smoke source is found, its location is There will be caroling and many nections, can allow the release of un- recorded with a GPS linked photo- other events for the public to enjoy crossing. It was recorded that once The Ice Slough is actually a One emigrant wrote in 1849 that across, there was an abundance of small tributary which drains into “the surface is dug up all around by healthy sewer gases into homes and graph. Smoke will not enter a home while taking the opportunity to ex- businesses. Defects also allow un- or business if plumbing is installed plore the downtown businesses. grass, good water and plenty of Wild the Sweetwater. A variety of marsh travelers, as much from curiosity as wanted rain water into the sanitary properly and drain traps in fixtures The Festival of Trees and busi- Sage for fuel, but after leaving the grasses and plans form a patchwork to obtain so desirable a luxury in a ness booths will be set up at City Springs, there was good water, but of surface plant life. Water flow- trip so dry and thirsty. sewer, which results in overloading and floor drains are holding water as Hall and at the Library. Join the fun very little water. Several graves are ing under this peat like vegetation Today’s irrigation diversions have the higher wastewater treatment they should be. Building owners are December 4. known to exist in the area. freezes solid in the winter, and then left the slough almost dry, and very costs. urged to run water in each plumb- However, also in Fremont Coun- remains frozen during the spring and little ice now forms. The Ice Slough Smoke testing is an industry stan- ing fixture and pour one gallon of D-NH Junior High ty, Wyoming, was located The Ice early summer. is found on now private lands in Fre- dard for the testing of sanitary sewer water in each floor drain upon read- Slough, an amazing natural wonder. Finding the Ice Slough for the mont County, Wyoming. systems. A liquid smoke is vaporized ing this notice. If smoke does enter honor roll It’s been an oasis of sorts for centu- early pioneers was to them a mi- and blown into sewer pipes and then your home, there is good reason to First Trimester ries, but to the westward emigrants nor miracle. The Slough became a observed from the surface to see assume that unsafe sewer gases may "A" Honor Roll where it escapes. The smoke used is also be entering your home. During Grade 7: Shay Bertram, Grant manufactured especially for testing, testing, please notify one of the field Bixby, Emily Church, Mason Diet- in non-toxic, non-flammable, non- technicians if you observe smoke rick, Carlee Dove, Seth Eden, Cade GC Municipal Consider an Iowa grown Christmas staining and considered harmless entering your home or business, or Fuller, Brady Huff, Chloe Hunt, to humans, pets, food and material if you are not home and discover Isaac Jorgensen, Tim Koop, Sydney Utilities audit tree this holiday season items. The smoke is white to grey smoke when you return. Know also Lage, Sawyer Loger, Charles Lo- DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today en- in color and has a distinctive but not that if any smoke that does enter a renz, Megan Schachterle, Andrew released recently couraged Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to unpleasant odor; for any irritation home or business it will dissipate Sloth, Rachel Wardell, Seth Wibben, Keith Oltrogge CPA released an decorate their home during the upcoming holiday season. noticed, know that it is temporary quickly once the test is ended, espe- Clayton Wright audit report on the Grundy Center and quickly disappears once expo- cially if a window or door is opened Grade 8: Alexandria Aalderks, Municipal Utilities Co of Grundy “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition Courtney Bolhuis, Allie Brouwer, Center, Iowa. and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local sure has ceased. temporarily for ventilation. Taylor Brown, Cynthia Fischer, The Utilities’ receipts totaled economy,” Northey said. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas Testing will be done in multi- Notices will be hand-delivered Benjamin Freese, Colton Glick, Col- $4,739,456 for the year ended June tree farms in all parts of the state, so everyone has the opportunity to get their block segments, with each segment to residents at leas one day prior lin Heath, Sarah Hoehns, Michael 30, 3013, a 6 percent decrease own fresh tree to help celebrate.” lasting approximately 30 minutes. to smoke testing commencing in a Huntley, Kaleb Kinskey, Colin Kyhl, from 2012. The receipts included A directory of tree farms across Iowa is available on the Iowa Christmas A three-man crew using a power neighborhood. Baylee Petersen, Sydney Petersen, $4,508,200 from charges for servic- Tree Grower’s website at www.IowaChristmasTrees.com. On the site there smother with a high-capacity blow- If you have any questions or de- Mary Venenga, Robert Weissenfluh es, $57,690 from unrestricted invest- is a “Find a Farm” link on the top left-hand corner of the page. Besides the er will force smoke into manholes. sire more information, please call ei- ment earnings and $173,566 from location of the farms, the directory also includes a phone number and hours The smoke, under pressure from ther Art Barton, Field Technician for other general recipts. of operation for each farm to assist in planning. the blower, travels through the sew- FOX Engineering, 515-232-2695, or Disbursements for the year to- Birthdays taled $4,982,350, a 4 percent de- These farms devote over 1,500 acres to Christmas tree production in Iowa ers and escapes through openings. Scott Williams, Project Engineer for crease from the prior year. The dis- and as a result harvest approximately 39,500 Christmas trees each year. The Smoke may be observed rising from FOX Engineering, 515-233-0000. Thursday, November 28: Don bursements were all for business result is a $1 million dollar industry contributing to Iowa’s economy. Adams, Stevi Ehmen, Morgan type activities. Following are tips to keep in mind to make your trip to a Christmas tree Friday, November 29: Keith The decrease in receipts is due farm more enjoyable: Biersner, Kelli Jean carlson, Clint primarily to a decrease in the use of • Be sure you know what size tree fits in your home, both height and width, Buckington Barnstormers 4-H club meets Mesenbrink services. The decrease in disburse- before you leave. Trees always look smaller in the field and there is nothing Saturday, November 30: Corrine ments is due to delayed equipment worse than bringing a tree indoors only to find it’s too big. The newly formed Grundy safe and high quality product. Hinkle, Suzanne Miller Lechten- and improvement expenditures. • Where comfortable cloths, sturdy shoes, and gloves that you aren’t afraid County 4H group, Buckington Barn- Since this is a new club, the mem- berg, Mallory Beem A copy of the audit report is avail- to get dirty. You are going to a farm! stormers, met on November 17 at bers designed a new logo for t-shirts Sunday, December 1: Kara Hill , able for review in the Utilities’ of- • Make sure the tree you pick has a straight trunk and will fit properly in the Grundy County Extension of- that members and families will be Steve Henze fice, in the Office of the Auditor of fice. President Bryce Ehlers ran the encouraged to wear. Monday, December 2: Ryan Sloth Stateand on the Auditor of the State’s your tree stand. meeting and supporting officers This months craft project was a Tuesday, December 3: David web siste at http://auditor,iowa.gov/ • Fresh trees need water. Once you get your tree home remember to check Dall, Ed McCarville reports/index.html. the water daily. Trees can use up to a gallon of water daily. were elected. Bennett Petersen was glass jar modge podge project with • Make sure you unplug any tree lights before you leave home or go to bed. elected treasurer, Jace Petersen was autumn leaves and a tea light inside. • Remember – fresh cut Christmas trees are biodegradable! Recycle your elected reporter and the position of The Buckington Barnstormers tree after Christmas. historian will rotate among members finished their meeting with a presen- Dates for Dike If you are not putting the tree up right away, store it in an unheated garage monthly. tation by Bennett and Jace Petersen Dike church or some other area out of the wind and cold (freezing) temperatures. When The club discussed the FSQA on trailer safety and how to properly Thursday, November 28 bringing the tree into the house cut off one inch at the base end and place the training that member must attend to hook up a trailer to a truck. Happy Thanksgiving hosting free show livestock at fair. This training Respectfully submitted, Jace Pe- Friday, November 29 tree in a bucket of warm water. teaches the members the importance tersen, reporter. No School “Follow these tips and your will be able to enjoy a beautiful, fresh and Thanksgiving recess Thanksgiving locally grown Christmas tree throughout the holiday season,” Northey said. of raising their animals to produce a Sunday, December 1 Local church services dinner Monday, December 2 DIKE — The Dike United Meth- 4:15 JH WR at Hudson odist Church will be serving a free Tuesday, December 3 Community Thanksgiving Dinner Advertising 5:30 boys basketball JV at Dike Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m. deadline is: News tip? Wednesday, December 4 to 1:30 p.m. Razzel Dazzel There is no cost for the meal and 10 a.m. Monday! Let us know! Thursday, December 5 local delivery is available. 6:30 wr at Tama Please call 319-989-2535 with (319) 824-6958 (319) 824-6958 [email protected] 1 pm NH respect assembly the number of people attending, to 4:15 JH wr order delivery or if someone needs 6:30 DFS meeting at NH School a ride. lib Konken Electric, Inc. Since 1973 Farm, Residential, Commercial Grundy CEntEr 319-824-3150 dIKE 319-989-2155 rEInbECK 319-788-3150 RegisteR for a chance to win a FRee CHRistMAs HAM oR tuRkey! Contest Rules •Fill out the turkey registration forms in The Grundy reGisTer and return to the corresponding business sponsor •There will be a winner from each participating business •Drawing will be held on Monday, deceMber 9 and winners will be published in the December 12 edition •Stores will present winners with a certificate for a 1/2 Ham or a 10-12# Turkey

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Frederick Furniture Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Phelp’s Implement Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 9 1502 G Avenue • Grundy Center • 824-5247 Monday, Dec 9 703 G Avenue • Grundy Center • 824-5235

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NOTICE OF ANNAUL MEETING GRUNDY CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL Board of Directors: Public Hearing & jka open enrollment request. Motion carried Weber Paper Company, Supplies...... 330.00 The annual meeting of the Grundy center Cem- DISTRICT Regular Meeting unanimously. Wells, Misty, Reimbursement...... 200.00 etery Association will be held on Monday, Dec, ATTEST: Grundy Center Community School District Motion was made by Director Mackie, sec- West Music Co, Supplies...... 149.00 rundy ounty 2, 2013, 7 p.m., at Phelps Implement in Grundy Bob Johanns, Board President G C Wednesday, November 20, 2013 onded by Director Ascher to approve the hiring Willis, Jesse , Reimbursement...... 283.92 Center, Iowa. 47-2 Cassandra Murra, Interim Board Secretary 6:00 PM of Christel Kellar as Administrative Assistant to Wilson Restaurant Supply,Inc, Supplies.157.50 Sheriff’s Department Board Report Publication REGULAR MEETING: the Superintendent and Board Secretary. Mo- Windstream, Service...... 45.12 November 20, 2013 The Grundy Center Community School District tion carried unanimously. Wingfoot Commercial Tire, Supplies.....239.00 1St Class Lighting, Supplies...... 51.s00 HOLLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING Board of Directors held a regular meeting in the Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- Young Plumbing & Heating Co., Repair .906.37 Acme Tools, Supplies...... 269.00 NOVEMBER 18, 2013 Administration Board room on Wednesday, No- onded by Director Saak to approve the hiring Total ...... 264,304.73 Aea 267, Professional Fees...... 1,526.00 A one vehicle accident occurred The Holland City Council then met in special vember 20, 2013. President Johanns called the of Robert (Bob) Johnson as JH Boys Track Agwsr Community School, Tuition...... 7,726.77 session at the Holland Community Center on meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Coach. Motion carried unanimously. November 11 at 8:37 p.m. on D-17 Algona High School, Professional Fees..40.00 Monday, November 18 2013. Pro-Tem Mayor Roll Call: Present: President Johanns, Direc- Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- American Time, Supplies...... 754.97 west of G Avenue. Wayne Wrich, Cox called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. tors Mackie, Mathews, Ascher, and Saak onded by Director Saak to approve the Family Americlean, Supplies...... 2,005.24 Council members present were Schoolman, Absent: None Medical Leave Request of Amber Greiman. Mo- IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT age 59, Aplington, was eastbound Anderson Erickson, Nutrition...... 9,504.09 Beck, Blythe, Kuester Administration: Murra, VanderPol, Miller, Lebo, tion carried unanimously. FOR GRUNDY COUNTY Ankeny High School, Professional Fees.35.00 when a deer entered the roadway Absent None and Ackerman Motion was made by Director Johanns, sec- CONDEMNATION NO. 30 Art Educators Of Iowa, Professional Fees...... A Special meeting was called to swear in Scott Visitors: John Jensen (Grundy Register), John onded by Director Saak to approve the sab- NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT and was struck. Wrich’s 2008 Chev- ...... 217.00 Borchardt as the newly elected Mayor due to the Dinsmore (Premier 360), Barb Rose, Chris batical leave request from Ronda Sternhagen IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNA- B & J Vegetables, Nutrition...... 121.00 rolet received an estimated $4,000 previous Mayor moving in August. After Mayor Bangasser, Barb Melloy, Brent Thoren, Ronda pending an offer from Iowa State University, a TION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE BY THE Backdrop Beautiful, Drama Supplies.....800.90 Borchardt was sworn in , Council discussed wa- Sternhagen, Tara Liston, Ashlee Higgins highly qualified substitute is secured, and she GRUNDY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVI- damage. No summons, no injury. In- Bcluw Community School, Entry Fee.4,500.75 ter and sewer options for the Harbert,s property Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- willingly mentor her replacement. Motion car- SORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A Black Hawk County Conservation Board, Field vestigated by Grundy County Sher- on the East edge of the City limits. Further dis- onded by Director Ascher, to approve the ried unanimously. NEW COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING Trip...... 75.00 cussion on this matter will be in a future meeting amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Director Ascher, seconded iff’s Office. Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas...... 2,534.49 when Mr. Harbert's can be present. Beck made President Johanns extended a welcome to all by Director Mackie to approve the Premier 360 TO: Zenor, Inc. Bmo Harris Mastercard, Supplies.....20,932.34 A one vehicle accident occurred a motion to adjourn, Schoolman 2nd, all ayes visitors and gave invitation for comment. contract for three years. Motion carried unani- c/o Tracy Zenor Bockes, Beth, Reimbursement...... 143.36 motion carried. Motion was made by Director Saak, seconded mously. 801 7th Street November 13 at 7:45 p.m. on Hwy Boland Recreation Inc, Supplies...... 1,800.00 Gary W. Stoehr Jr., City Clerk by Director Mackie, to approve the consent Motion was made by Director Mackie, second- Grundy Center, IA 50638 Briggs, Rick, Sports Official...... 70.00 57 at X Avenue. Robert Morck, age agenda approving the minutes of the October ed by Director Mathews to approve the GMG Buskohl, Dave, Sports Official...... 70.00 9, 2013 regular meeting and work session and 28E. Motion carried unanimously. You are hereby notified that the Grundy County 66, Aplington, was westbound when Callaway, Ray, Fundraiser...... 274.00 the November 6, 2013 special board meeting Motion was made by Director Saak, seconded Board of Supervisors desires the condemna- Capital City Boiler & Machine Works Boiler a deer entered the roadway and GRUNDY COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION along with bills for payment. Motion carried by Director Mackie to approve the BCLUW tion of the following described real estate also Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, Oc- Rental...... 6,000.00 unanimously. Nurse Sharing Agreement. Motion carried known as Parcel 871712408005 situated in was struck. Morck’s 2008 Toyota tober 10, 2013 Capital Sanitary Supply, Cleaning Supplies..... CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICA- unanimously. Grundy County, Iowa to-wit: Location: Grundy County Courthouse ...... 920.50 received an estimated $3,000 dam- TIONS: The Board reviewed proposals for a company Lot One (1), Block Eleven (11) of the Original Members Present: Melcher, Chm., Smith, Sec- Cardinal Construction, Safe Room Expenses.. The Board of Education and Superintendent to conduct a board policy review. Interested Plat of the Town (now City) of Grundy Center, age. No summons, no injury. Inves- retary Riekena, Rhoads, Juchems and Been- ...... 21,546.95 Murra reviewed the Grundy Center Community companies will be asked to present to the Board Iowa. ken Casey’s General Stores, Inc, Fuel...... 1,233.43 tigated by Grundy County Sheriff’s School Foundation Grant Awards and the De- in December prior to any contract approval. That such condemnation is sought for the pur- Additional attendee: Schoolman Cedar Falls Comm. School, Tuition....1,500.25 partment of Education Gold Districts for report Motion was made by Director Mackie, second- pose of constructing a new County office build- Office. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm by Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Repair .1,900.50 completion. ed by Director Mathews to approve the second ing. Chairman Melcher. Chip Shoppe, The, Fundraiser...... 18,556.40 Jorge Jimenez, age 33, Arlington REPORTS: and final reading of the Good Conduct Policy. That a Commission has been appointed as The minutes of the September meeting were Cooley Pumping, Supplies...... 360.00 The Treasurer, Elementary Principal, Second- Motion carried unanimously. provided by law for the purpose of appraising Heights, Ill., was arrested Novem- read and approved on a motion by Rhoads, Culligan, Service...... 18.50 ary Principal, Secondary Assistant Principal, Motion was made by Director Mackie, second- the damages which will be caused by said con- seconded by Ross On a motion by Juchems, Decker Sporting Goods, Supplies...... 1,808.00 ber 13 at 10:02 p.m. on Hwy 20 at Athletic Director, and Superintendent Reports ed by Director Ascher to approve the licensed demnation. seconded by Rhoads, bills were approved total- Des Moines Stamp Mfg., Supplies...... 28.80 were presented to the Board of Education and staff, classified staff, and administrators early That the appointed Commissioners are Trisha the 195 mile marker and charged ing $4326.22 for the Landfill Closure Fund and Dike-New Hartford Comm Sch, Tuition.4,500.75 any questions were addressed at this time. retirement policy. Motion carried unanimously. Mohlis, 606 Center Street, Reinbeck, Iowa, $5034.68 for the citizen’s Convenience Center. Earthgrains Baking Co’s Inc, Nutrition.....80.79 with OWI 2nd. Being held in lieu of NEW BUSINESS: The board set an upcoming Special Board 50669; John Stull, 401 Spruce Street, Rein- Business Items: Ecolab Pest Elimination Division, Pest Control The board reviewed the following: Food Service Meeting for December 4th at 5:30 PM. with a beck, Iowa, 50669; Alvin Meester, 149-2nd bond. Arrested by Grundy County Schoolman reported that he is still awaiting ...... 77.50 Program, Middle School Reading, Reading Re- Board Work Session to follow at 6:00 PM. Street, P.O. Box 43, Dike, Iowa 50624; Doug pickup of the tires. HHW was picked up last Eldora-New Providence Community, Tuition.... Sheriff’s Office. covery Proposal, and the At-Risk Program. Motion was made by Director Ascher, seconded Kruse, 122 Duesenberg Dr., P.O. Box 366, Con- month. Household Hazardous Waste is re- ...... 3,000.50 The Modified Allowable Growth and Dropout by Director Mathews to approve the work ses- rad, Iowa 50621; Joe Reents, 605 Washington Henry Segovia, age 31, Con- ceived April – Oct. 1 annually. The leachate Electric Supply Of Marshalltown, Inc, Supplies Prevention Application was reviewed. sion and special board meetings. Motion car- Street, Wellsburg, Iowa 50680 and Iner Larsen, truck is not operational due to problems with ...... 208.90 rad, was arrested November 14 at The board reviewed the facilities project includ- ried unanimously. 607 Park Street, Reinbeck, Iowa 50669; with the brakes. Secondary Roads will work on the Ems Detergent Services, Supplies.....1,461.73 ing invoices from Cardinal Construction and Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- Trisha Mohlis to act as Chairperson of said 10:41 a.m. at the Sheriff’s office on truck as soon as time allows. Everything else is Enyart, Kathy, Professional Fees...... 350.00 StruXture Architects. onded by Director Saak to hold a closed ses- Commission. running smoothly. Next month we will consider Even More Fundraising, Fundraiser...6,706.80 a Grundy County warrant charging The board reviewed the final Certified Enroll- sion at 9:35 PM as provided in Section 21.5(l) That said Commissioners will meet at the Grun- changes to the Employee Policy Handbook rec- Fair Publishing House, Inc., Supplies...... 86.77 ment report. (i) of the Open Meetings Law. Motion carried dy County Sheriff’s Office on the 12th day of him with Probation Violation. Be- ommended by the State Auditor’s Office during Family Foods, Supplies...... 1,183.10 Motion was made by Director Mackie, sec- unanimously. December, 2013, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. to qualify the audit. The meeting was adjourned on a mo- Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts, Field Trip ing held in lieu of bond. Arrested onded by Director Ascher to approve the early President Johanns announced the meeting and to view said premises and to proceed to tion by Juchems and a second by Beenken at ...... 120.00 graduation requests from Mauer, Gage & Walit- would return to open session at 10:34 PM. appraise said damages at which time you may by Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. 6:48 pm. Glenwood Century Farm, Field Trip...... 52.50 shek. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- appear before the Commissioners if you care Respectfully submitted by Gnb, Supplies...... 1,059.00 Michael Anderson, age 37, Grun- Motion was made by Director Mathews, sec- onded by Director Mackie to adjourn the meet- to do so. Barbara Smith, Secretary Gnb Insurance, Insurance...... 1,114.00 onded by Director Mackie to approve the Mate- ing at 10:35PM. Motion carried unanimously. Please take notice and govern yourself accord- dy Center, was arrested November Goodwin Tucker Group, Repair ...... 385.73 ingly. Google, Inc, Service...... 40.80 Grundy County Board of Supervisors 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Of- Gopher Stage Lighting, Service...... 170.00 By Kirby D. Schmidt #AT0007017 fice on a Grundy County warrant - Register to Win - Granger, Norman , Sports Official...... 95.00 Grundy County Attorney Grundy Center Community School, Reimburse- charging him with Failure To Ap- FREE Holiday Turkey OR Half Ham ment...... 28.60 pear. Posted bond and released. Ar- Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, Electricity/ Water...... 10,562.68 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR rested by Grundy County Sheriff’s Name ______Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, Safe Room GRUNDY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Office. Expenses...... 22,813.32 Docket No. (Sale No.): 13-0607(1) A two vehicle accident oc- Address ______Grundy County Auditor, Election Costs.601.04 Court No. EQCV059044 Hawkeye Community College, Tuition.1,250.00 Special Execution curred November 15 at 2:14 p.m. Heartland Cooperative, Fuel...... 7,817.35 PLAINTIFF: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. in Reinbeck. Pamela Biretz, age 37, Phone ______Heineman, Jodi, Sports Official...... 95.00 VS. Hemann, Doug, Sports Official...... 70.00 DEFENDANTS: LENNI A.CLEMONS - IN REM; Marshalltown, pulled over to the Heronimus,Schmidt & Allen, Service.....650.00 JOEL H. CLEMONS - IN REM; PARTIES IN Deposit At: Hogle, Sydney, Reimbursement...... 7.49 POSSESSION - IN REM east side of Blackhawk St heading Hotsy Equipment Company, Service.....210.20 As a result of the judgment rendered in the south and attempted to make a left Hudson Community School, Tuition...1,640.52 above referenced court case, an execution turn across traffic and failed to see McMartin Tire Humboldt Music Boosters, Band Fees....25.00 was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Ibca, Professional Fees...... 375.00 county. The execution ordered the sale of George Schildroth, age 82, Rein- Image Market, Supplies...... 508.70 23550 M Avenue • Grundy Center Monday, Dec 9 defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the beck, travelling south on Blackhawk 824-3737 Iowa Assoc.school Boards, Professional Fees. judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot 2 in ...... 109.50 Block 3 of Conrad Heights Addition to the Town St. Vehicles collided in the intersec- Iowa Communications Network, Service...... of Conrad, Iowa...... 1,064.29 Street Address: 742 Circle Drive, Conrad, Iowa tion. Biretz’s 1998 Honda received Iowa Department Of Human Services, Medic- 50621. an estimated $4,000 damage. Schil- - Register to Win - aid...... 6,848.73 The described property will be offered for sale Iowa Girls Hs Athletic Union, Professional at public auction for cash only as follows: Date droth’s 1995 Ford received an es- Fees...... 5,002.00 of Sale is February 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., at timated $1,500 damage. No sum- FREE Holiday Turkey OR Half Ham Iowa H.s. Athletic Assoc., Professional Fees... the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 705 8th St., ...... 3,528.00 Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 Phone (319) 824- mons, no injury. Investigated by Name ______Iowa Northland Regional Council Of, Safe 6933 Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Room Expenses...... 1,812.22 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the Iowa Sports Supply, Supplies...... 1,576.48 described real estate includes the homestead A one vehicle accident occurred Address ______Iowa Talented And Gifted Association, Profes- (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city November 17 at 5:50 p.m. on Hwy sional Fees...... 165.00 or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 J&E Specialty Meats, Nutrition...... 1,177.47 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat 175 one mile west of Grundy Cen- Phone ______J.w. Pepper & Son, Inc., Supplies...... 1,230.53 with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service ter. Nicholas Itzen, age 20, Grundy John Deere Financial, Supplies...... 672.04 of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted Center, was eastbound when a deer Deposit At: Jostens, Inc., Yearbook Deposit...... 3,500.00 and charge the costs to this case. Kathy Enyart, Professional Fees...... 179.00 This sale not subject to redemption. entered the roadway and was struck. Keck, Inc., Supplies...... 826.88 Property exemption: Certain money or property 2103 Commerce Drive Kelso, Tarassa, Reimbursement...... 613.87 may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly Itzen’s 1997 Chrysler received an 824-6000 Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Konken Electric, Inc., Service...... 2,722.36 to review specific provisions of the law and file estimated $2,000 damage. No sum- Krausman, Jill, Reimbursement...... 134.40 appropriate notice, if applicable. Monday, Dec 9 Lang, Shirley, Reimbursement...... 33.60 Judgment Amt - $70,713.47; Costs - $285.00; mons, no injury. Investigated by Lebo, Ann, Reimbursement...... 33.90 Accruing Costs - Plus; Interest - 5.625% of Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Lipinski, Dave, Sports Official...... 65.45 $70,713.47 from April 9, 2013 = $3,269.29. Living History Farms, Field Trip...... 317.25 Attorney is Brian G. Sayer (319) 232-3304. A one vehicle accident occurred Marriott Hotel, Dance Team Fees...... 1,021.44 Date: October 22, 2013 November 17 at 6:35 oon Hwy 20 Martin Bros Dist. Co., Supplies...... 15,997.23 Sheriff: Rick D. Penning - Register to Win - Mathews, Kayla, Reimbursement...... 15.18 Deputy: By Chief Deputy Tim Wolthoff 48-1 at Dike. Jason Dubberke, age 24, Meester, Ryan, Sports Official...... 70.00 Waverly, was eastbound when a FREE Holiday Turkey OR Half Ham Melchert, Amber, Reimbursement...... 70.00 Menards, Supplies...... 622.49 deer entered the roadway and was Meyerhoff, Mike, Sports Official...... 95.00 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT struck. Dubberke’s 2007 Chevrolet Name ______Meyerhoff, Todd, Sports Official...... 95.00 GRUNDY COUNTY Mid-America Publishing Corporation, Publica- received an estimated $1,500 dam- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF tions...... 215.48 Address ______Viola H. Johnson, Deceased. age. No summons, no injury. Inves- Mid-Iowa School Improvement, Professional Probate No. ESPR101819 Fees...... 300.00 tigated by Grundy County Sheriff’s NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF Mill Street Produce, Nutrition...... 206.50 Phone ______APPOINTMENT OF CO-EXECUTORs, Office. Miracle Recreation Equipment Co, Supplies.... AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ...... 226.89 Ricky Sigler, age 33, Grundy To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Deposit At: Miss Iowa Scholarship Program, Service...... Viola H. Johnson, Deceased, who died on or Center, was arrested November 18, ...... 285.00 about 4th day of October 2013: Nagle Signs Inc, Supplies...... 91.43 at 8:44 p.m. in Grundy Center and Van Wert Inc. You are hereby notified that on the 31st day Napa Auto Parts, Repair ...... 83.18 of October, 2013, the last will and testament of charged with Domestic Abuse As- 606 8th Street Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Nasco, Supplies...... 258.52 Viola H. Johnson, deceased, bearing date of National Ffa Trip Account, Professional Fees.. sault. Posted bond and released. Ni- Grundy Center Monday, Dec. 9 the 11th day of May, 2006, was admitted to pro- ...... 2,520.00 bate in the above named court and that LuRae cole Watson, age 31, Grundy Center, 825-3841 Nciba, Professional Fees...... 50.00 Johnson, LuDean Johnson, Karen Meister and Nuss, Jill, Sports Official...... 95.00 was charged with Domestic Abuse Vernon Johnson were appointed co-executors Ohrt, Noah, Fundraiser...... 274.00 of the estate. Any action to set aside the will Assault. Released on a promise to Pepsi Beverages Company, Concession Sup- must be brought in the district court of said plies...... 1,565.25 appear. Arrested by Grundy Center - Register to Win - county within the later to occur of four months Pitney Bowes, Supplies...... 71.49 from the date of the second publication of this Pd. Plumbmaster, Maintenance Supplies....405.73 FREE Thanksgiving Turkey notice or one month from the date of mailing Premier Office Equipment, Supplies.....110.00 A one vehicle accident occurred of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and Prime Time Sportswear, Athletics...... 6,182.50 devisees under the will whose identities are November 19 at 4:15 a.m. on Q Av- Name ______Quill Corporation, Supplies...... 59.98 reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be for- Rastetter, Julie, Professional Fees...... 657.00 enue north of 280th Street. Scott ever barred. Redmond, Tracy, Sports Official...... 95.00 Notice is hereby given that all persons in- Vavroch, age 41, Gladbrook, was Address ______Rivar’s Inc, Supplies...... 410.88 debted to the estate are requested to make im- southbound when a deer entered Sai, Professional Fees...... 95.00 mediate payment to the undersigned, and cred- Phone ______Samo, Hillary, Fundraiser...... 274.00 itors having claims against the estate shall file the roadway. The driver swerved to Scholastic Book Fairs - 08, Instructional Sup- them with the clerk of the above named district plies...... 1,575.42 court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, miss the deer, entered the east ditch Deposit At: School Health Cooperation, Supplies....439.96 for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to and struck a driveway. Vavroch’s School Specialty, Inc, Supplies...... 106.34 occur of four months from the second publica- Schumacher Elevator, Service...... 45.56 tion of this notice or one month from the date of 2006 Pontiac received an estimat- Schupbach, Rick, Reimbursement...... 67.47 mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed ed $3,200 damage. No summons, Scotty’s Saloon Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Sents, Darwin, Reimbursement...... 300.00 or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 6th day of November, 2013. no injury. Investigated by Grundy Monday, Dec. 9 Sly, Amber, Reimbursement...... 36.10 806 G Avenue • Grundy Center • 825-4455 Smedley, Toby, Sports Official...... 95.00 County Sheriff’s Office. Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., Supplies.1,000.13 LuRae Johnson Thomas Schutte, age 20, Rein- Sports Page Of Marshalltown, Athletics...... 18644 140th Street ...... 2,428.12 Wellsburg, IA 50680 beck, was arrested November 19, at Staples Advantage, Supplies...... 25.23 7 p.m. in Reinbeck and charged with - Register to Win - Struxture Architects, Professional Fees...... LuDean Johnson ...... 7,511.47 17292 110th Street Theft 4th. Released on a promise to FREE Holiday Turkey OR Half Ham Stumps Party, Supplies...... 76.93 Aplington, IA 50604 Superior Welding Supply Co., Service..202.19 appear. Arrested by Grundy County Tender Lawn Care-Snow Removal, Service..... Karen Meister Sheriff’s Office. Name ______...... 1,370.00 24989 Co Hwy D41 A one vehicle accident occurred Timberline Billing Service, Llc, Service. 491.71 Eldora, IA 50627 Town & Country Wholesale Co, Concession November 20 at 5:25 p.m. on Hwy Address ______Supplies...... 645.60 Vernon Johnson 175 near Morrison. Sandra Widdel, True Value Hardware, Supplies...... 68.39 14852 J Avenue Phone ______U.s. Cellular, Services...... 500.73 Wellsburg, IA 50680 age 50, Reinbeck, was eastbound Union Community School, Professional Fees.. when a deer entered the roadway ...... 150.00 Co-Executors of estate Deposit At: United Bank & Trust.Printing Equipment Lease and was struck. Widdel’s 2011 Toy- ...... 3,900.00 University Of Northern Iowa, Service....270.00 Thomas A. Lawler ota received an estimated $4,500 509 G Avenue Ups, Postage...... 78.02 Lawler & Swanson, P.L.C. damage. No summons, no injury. In- Contest Ends 10:00 a.m. Vanhauen Auto And Truck, Repair ...... 72.50 601 Coates Street, P.O. Box 280 Grundy Center vestigated by Grundy County Sher- 824-6380 Monday, Dec 9 Vips, Supplies...... 1,231.80 Parkersburg, Iowa 50665-0280 Visual Edge, Supplies...... 370.00 Date of second publication 28th day of Novem- iff’s Office. Vogel Irrigation Co, Service...... 130.00 ber, 2013. 47-2 10 Thursday, November 28, 2013Grundy FOR THE RECORD Register www.thegrundyregister.com

The Dike-New Hartford Board of Education Pipe Pro Inc., Plbg/Htg Repairs...... 586.12 Lillian Paterni Myers...... 9.04 met on November 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the R&D Industries, Inc., Equip Repair...... 135.00 NCTC...... 347.04 Board Room with Nielsen presiding and mem- Renaissance Learning, Inc., Software...... NCTC...... 700.00 bers Koop and Lotts. Hinde and Lizer were ab- ...... 5,073.00 NeoTek Enterprises...... 513.60 sent. Also present were administrators Hunt, Schmitt Telecom Partners, Inc., Telephone Re- Rovi Guides...... 479.22 Laube, Lehr, Textor and Martinek. pairs...... 275.00 The Community Agcy...... 6,400.00 Visitors present at the meeting included Leah School Administrators Of Iowa, Registration True Value...... 5.87 Johnson. Fee...... 16.00 US Cellular...... 162.21 The minutes of the October 21, 2013 regular School Bus Sales, Repair Parts...... 845.63 Patricia Will...... 5.62 meeting were approved as written on motion of School Health Corporation, Supplies.....115.10 Windstream...... 44.23 Koop and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. Scot’s Supply, Hardware, Tools...... 107.44 Jeff Carson, Secretary The agenda was approved as amended on mo- Sherwin-Williams Co., Supplies...... 892.75 Mary Harken, Treasurer tion of Koop and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. Southwest Binding & Laminating, Supplies...... Reports of the building principals and technol- ...... 102.60 ogy coordinator were reviewed with no action Stand For The Silent Foundation, Donation...... Regular Session taken...... 500.00 November 18, 2013 On motion of Lotts and second of Koop, the Stoner, Marilyn, Supplies...... 14.96 A regular session of the Grundy Center City 2013-14 special education contract with Glad- Superior Welding Supply, Supplies...... 53.11 Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on brook-Reinbeck Schools was approved. Vote Swisher & Cohrt, Legal Services...... 181.50 Monday, November 18, 2013, in the Council all aye. Textor, Thomas, Mileage...... 71.76 Chambers by Pro Tem Mayor Stefl. Present: At 7:23 p.m., Lotts moved and Koop seconded Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl, Tag Supplies...143.00 Hamann, Buhrow and Miller. Absent: Mayor to go into closed session under section 21.5(1) Thomas Bus Sales, Repair Parts...... 1,038.69 Van Wert and one seat vacant. (a) of the open meetings law to review or dis- Ubben Building Supplies, Supplies...... 654.73 Pro Tem Mayor Stefl requested action on meet- cuss records which are required or authorized United Healthcare Plan, Insurance...57,085.48 ing agenda, Buhrow moved and Hamann sec- to be kept confidential. Roll call vote: Nielsen Waterloo Courier, Subscription...... 26.00 onded to accept the agenda as written. Motion – aye, Koop – aye, Lotts - aye. The closed ses- Waterloo Mills Company, Grounds Supplies..... carried four ayes. sion ended at 7:27 p.m. on motion of Koop and ...... 389.25 Miller moved and Hamann seconded the ap- second of Lotts. Roll call vote: Nielsen – aye, Wingfoot Commercial Tire, Tires & Tubes...... proval of the consent agenda consisting of: Koop – aye, Lotts - aye...... 1,924.03 approval of the minutes of the regular session On motion of Koop and second of Lotts, the Young Plumbing & Heating Co., Bldg Repairs.. held November 6, 2013; and approval of the early graduation request of Stevi Ehmen after ...... 537.18 Treasurers and Investments Report for October her junior year subject to meeting all graduation Fund Total:...... 170,759.91 2013. Motion carried four ayes. requirements was approved. Vote all aye. Management Fund Pro Tem Mayor Stefl opened the public forum at A contract for Kelsey Box for Family Career and Iowa School Employee, Insurance...... 46.86 6:33 p.m. Justin Lynch spoke to the City Coun- Community Leaders of America Club for the Tobias Insurance Agency, District Insurance..... cil about the need to have a bonded contractor remainder of the 2013-14 school year was ap- ...... 4,020.00 with certain insurance coverage for the Street proved on motion of Lotts and second of Koop. United Healthcare Plan, Insurance...... 1,399.17 Lighting project for G Avenue. Steve Hinderhof- Vote all aye. Funds for membership and other Fund Total:...... 5,466.03 fer also offered thanks to each council member activities will be raised by the club, and other Physical Plan & Equip Levy for all the hard work put in to running the city. CVW schools will be asked to join the DNH or- Perkins Plumbing & Heating, Jay, Plbg & Htg Forum closed at 6:38 p.m. ganization. Repair...... 939.92 Buhrow moved and Miller seconded action to On motion of Koop and second of Lotts, 2013- Fund Total:...... 939.92 approve the submittal of the Annual Urban Re- 14 contracts were approved for Brandy Bing- Debt Service Fund newal Report to the State of Iowa. Motions car- man as Part-Time Technology Associate, and De Lage Landen, Copier Lease...... 1,551.45 ried with four ayes. for Jean Loger as .5 FTE HS Musical Director. Fund Total:...... 1,551.45 Miller moved and Buhrow seconded action to Vote all aye. Checking Account Total:...... 178,717.31 approve a temporary street closing request The excavating bid from Ragsdale Construction by the Chamber and Village of Lights Com- in the amount of $10,217.50 for the HS baseball mittee for Saturday, November 23, 2013 from field driveway was approved on motion of Koop REGULAR MEETING 5-7:30pm. They are requesting that 7th Street and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. NOVEMBER 21, 2013 be closed from G Avenue to H Avenue and that The preschool playground bid from the National The Board of Trustees met in regular session 8th Street be closed from G Avenue North to the Playground Compliance Group was tabled until on Thursday, alley. Motion carried with four ayes. the December meeting. November 21, 2013 at 7:00 am with all mem- The finance committee informed council of Ken- Monthly Bills of the General, Activity and Nutri- bers present. The claims were reviewed with dra Lufkin started her position as Deputy City tion Funds were approved on motion of Koop Harry Dole making the motion, seconded by Clerk today. and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. Mindy Whitehill to pay all claims, ayes all, car- The safety committee made no comment. On motion of Lotts and second of Koop, the ried. Manager Carson reported on the following: The Public Works Director updated the Coun- Financial Reports of the General, Activity and The Rock Island Green Line Meeting, NIMECA/ cil that once details are finalized for the Street Nutrition Funds were approved. Vote all aye. Corn Belt/Basin, Nothing new on the NCTC/ Lighting Project, request for proposals will be Hunt reviewed with the Board plans for 2014- ACA Off Air signals, and the City Street Light sent out to contractors. 15 at-risk and dropout prevention expenditures Project. Manager Carson updated the Board on At 7:05 p.m. Hamann moved and Miller second- in preparation for the upcoming Modified Allow- the following: The Neal #4 Owners Meeting he ed adjournment of the meeting. Motion carried able Growth for Dropout Prevention Application. attended, He had met with Northland Securities four ayes. On motion of Koop and second of Lotts, it was Representatives to discuss interest rate op- David Stefl, Pro Tem Mayor approved to apply for funding for the current tions, Outside Plant Personnel, and his meeting Attest: Kristy Sawyer, Acting City Clerk program plus one new reading interventionist with the DNR in regard to air quality. Discussion position. Vote all aye. was held on repairs needed for the 2000 Com- November 20, 2013 The SBRC Application for Increasing Enroll- munications Van and permission was given by The Dike City Council met in regular ses- ment in the amount of $206,890 was approved the Board to look into other vehicles. sion on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at on motion of Lotts and second of Koop. Vote TC LLC inquired about purchasing additional 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Soppe presiding. Council all aye. bandwidth and dark fiber from the Utility, Motion members present were: Chad Cutsforth, Rob Hunt informed the board of an intermediary by Mindy Whitehill, seconded by Harry Dole for Weissenfluh, Nick Cleveland, Luke Osterhaus grant recently written by Sherri Walker, CVW Manager Carson to proceed with the request and Wayne Paige. Also present were: Shane Coordinator in conjunction with HCC. Also as long as it doesn’t diminish GCMU services, Metz, Joe Becker, Bob Haugebak, Zeb Stan- discussion was held about building the 2014- ayes all, carried. The Audit ending June 30, brough, Chris Heerkes, Diane Paige, Mike 15 school calendar and the new hours vs. days 2013 was presented and discussed with Harry Camarata, B. J. Jorgensen, Fran Buckel, Mike legislation. Dole making the motion to receive the Audit, Geerdes, Rod Kern and Ann Scoggan from On motion of Lotts and second of Koop, the seconded by Mindy Whitehill, ayes all, carried. REC. Board went into closed session at 9:10 pm to Motion by Harry Dole to adjourn, seconded by Consent Agenda – Motion by Cleveland to evaluate the professional competency of an Mindy Whitehill, ayes all, carried. approve the following in the consent agenda: individual whose performance is being consid- OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Sheriff’s report, library report, approval of min- ered to prevent needless and irreparable injury AXA Equitable...... $ 265.00 utes as presented and delinquent utility ac- to that individual’s reputation as that individual Dearborn National...... 67.50 counts. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Car- has requested a closed session. Roll call vote: Dan Oltman...... 191.79 ried. Koop – aye, Nielsen – aye, Lotts – aye. On US Cellular...... 161.36 Tree Discussion – Osterhaus discussed a motion of Lotts and second of Koop, the closed Pitney Bowes...... 1,167.00 tree in the easement between Brenda Biersner session ended at 9:35 p.m. Roll call: Koop – Wellmark BC/BS...... 17,452.56 and Dave Pruin. The City has pruned the tree aye, Nielsen – aye, Lotts – aye. City of GC...... 89,882.94 last winter to get it out of the power line. The Being no further business, the meeting ad- GCMU Comm Fund...... 66,454.86 homeowner decided to remove the tree. Mo- journed at 9:45 p.m. Steve Gerhard...... 352.41 tion by Osterhaus to cover half of the cost for Dike-New Hartford CSD Pitney Bowes...... 1,200.00 the removal of the tree. Seconded by Weis- November 2013 Bill Listing Randy Thompson...... 77.92 senfluh. Discussion about why the tree was re- Vendor Name Vendor Description Amount Semi-Monthly P/R...... 14,512.32 moved. City code states that if the tree is dead, General Fund Central United Life...... 399.35 diseased or a hazard, the city will remove. All Access Systems, Computer Supplies....209.98 Doug Curren...... 112.12 nays. Motion failed. Aflac, Insurance...... 426.56 Office-Petty Cash...... 17.12 Fire/Ambulance Report – Heerkes stated that Alliant Energy, Utilities...... 142.41 Semi-Monthly P/R...... 14,404.34 the department has 2 members to approve, Ames, Trisha, Registration Fee...... 250.00 A-Kleen...... 309.25 Chris Benson and Travis Theel. Motion by ditions under which services will be rendered Vacate Alley off of 4th Street – Ralph Mentzer Hgtv, Library Subscription...... $24.00 Aplington-Parkersburg Csd, Open Enrollment.. Advanced Systems...... 116.89 Cleveland to approve. Seconded by Paige. All by Ahlers and Cooney as bond counsel to the contacted the city office about vacating the al- Daniel Klatt, Hsa- Employee...... $60.00 ...... 13,502.25 Almetek...... 122.70 ayes. Carried. city regarding the issuance of not to exceed ley behind his building on the corner of 4th and Daniel Klatt, Hsa- Employee...... $60.00 Area Educ Agency 267, Services, Supplies...... Arnold Motor Supply...... 191.83 Superintendant’s Report – The new line was $220,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes State. Council will check further on this. Daniel Klatt, Hsa- Employee...... $60.00 ...... 108.53 Black Hawk Rental...... 1,220.87 tested last week. Everything went well. Discus- for the SRF planning and design loan with re- Inquiry About the City’s State St. Lot – At this Daniel Klatt, Hsa- Employee...... $60.00 Arnold Motor Supply, Repair Parts, Supplies.... Black Hills Energy...... 31.03 sion about the maintenance program we pay spect to improvements and extensions to the time the city is not interested in selling the lot. Iowa Rural Water Association, Membership ...... 76.50 Border States...... 170.66 for with Ziegler. Some work was done at the wastewater treatment facility. Cutsforth intro- Financial Reports – Motion by Cutsforth to ...... $250.00 Atlas School Supply, Supplies...... 338.40 Jeff Carson...... 142.43 generator that Metz stated should be covered duced Resolution #1120134, A RESOLUTION approve the financial reports. Seconded by Wells Fargo Bank - Corporate, Water Invest- Beninga Sanitation, Garbage Removal..257.00 Central IA Water...... 1,867.45 under the agreement. Metz replaced a water TO ENTER INTO AN ENGAGEMENT AGREE- Cleveland. All ayes. Carried. ment $600.00 Black Hawk Rental Service, Equipment Rental. City of GC...... 500.00 meter at the school. He would like to buy 2 MENT WITH AHLERS AND COONEY FOR Bills to Be Allowed and Paid – Motion by Wells Fargo Bank - Corporate, Sewer Invest- ...... 65.27 Rhonda Cole...... 200.07 more at a cost of $700 each. Weissenfluh intro- THE SRF LOAN, and moved that it be adopted. Paige to approve the bills. Seconded by Weis- ment$600.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas...... 311.57 Dearborn National...... 67.50 duced Resolution #1120131, A RESOLUTION Seconded by Osterhaus. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: senfluh. All ayes. Carried. Ipers, Ipers...... $2,595.68 Cedar Falls Community Schools, Open Enroll- Deluxe Business...... 248.92 TO PURCHASE 2 WATER METERS FOR THE Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Cleveland, Os- Clerk’s Comments – There have been com- The Jones Law Firm, y Fees ...... $111.00 ment...... 25,504.25 Elec Supp of M’Town...... 2,565.31 SCHOOL AT $700 EACH, and moved that it be terhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor plaints about the recycling bins. Discussion Konken Electric Inc, Fd Work...... $161.32 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Cleaning/Maint. Fletcher-Reinhardt...... 826.05 adopted. Seconded by Paige. Roll Call Vote: declared Resolution 1120134 duly adopted. about putting something in the city newsletter, Kwik Trip Inc , Fuel...... $427.32 Supplies...... 466.90 Erik Freese...... 236.00 Ayes: Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Cleve- Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting – Weis- on Facebook and on the website about recy- Marco, Inc., Contrac...... $299.29 Century Link, Telephone Charges...... 680.63 GCMU...... 233.75 land, Osterhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon senfluh introduced Resolution #1120135, A cling being for city residents only and not for Martin Bros, Trash Bags...... $480.28 City Of Dike, Utilities...... 6,939.37 GNB Bank...... 52.00 the Mayor declared Resolution #1120131 duly RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETE- business to use . Clerk will be attending the Marv's Repair,vehicle Repairs...... $723.66 City Of New Hartford, Utilities...... 717.22 Global Equip Co...... 175.69 adopted. Metz discussed getting a wireless ING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN budget workshop in Waverly on December 3. Mcclure Engineering Co., Wwtp Engineering Clayton Ridge Csd, Open Enrollment...... Heartland Coop...... 702.99 card for the projector. Cleveland asked that AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND Clerk will be attending the REC clerk’s meeting ...... $1,185.00 ...... 1,500.25 In-Gen Products...... 1,469.93 this wait until he can do some more research. THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED in Waverly on December 5th. Discussion about Mediacom, Library Internet...... $130.00 Cooley Pumping, Portable Toilets...... 420.00 John Deere Financial...... 31.26 Metz asked to purchase a trail camera. Discus- $220,000 SEWER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN having Hilliard attend also. Menards, Supplies ...... $756.43 Curve, The, Gasoline, Supplies...... 583.13 KDAO-FM...... 138.00 sion about borrowing from the Sheriff’s depart- NOTES OF THE CITY OF DIKE, IOWA, AND Mayor’s Comments – The Mayor wanted to Menards, Supplies...... $893.55 Cuvelier, Barry, Mileage...... 156.00 Kapp’s Fire Extinguisher...... 118.56 ment. Metz stated that the camera would cost PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATIONS OF NO- congratulate Cutsforth and Cleveland on their Mid-America Publishing Corp, Publications Dike-New Hartford School, Supplies...... 42.50 Keith Oltrogge, CPA...... 2,450.00 $50 to $100. Motion by Osterhaus to purchase TICE THEREOF, and moved that it be adopted. re-election. He also congratulated Bob Hauge- ...... $126.26 East Central Iowa Coop, Diesel...... 3,560.77 Kriz-Davis...... 1,158.28 the camera. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Seconded by Cleveland. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: bak on being elected to the council. The Mayor Mike Heerkes, Computer Software...... $67.90 Ecowater Financial Services, Water Condition- Manly Drug...... 15.01 Carried. Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Cleveland, Os- would also like to have a flag placed in the Momar Incorporated, Cleaning Compound er...... 23.00 Master Card...... 982.25 REC – Buckel discussed that REC had just terhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor council chambers and have the Pledge of Al- ...... $1,197.05 Fccla, Registration Fee...... 105.00 McMaster Carr...... 212.00 had a rate increase of 5% that is being passed declared Resolution 1120135 duly adopted. legiance recited at each meeting. Nathan Schmitz, Training...... $92.13 Folkerts, Nicole, Supplies...... 14.64 Mid-America Publish...... 87.58 along to municipals that get their electricity from The date of the meeting will be December 11, Motion by Cleveland to adjourn. Seconded Overdrive, Neibors Subscription ...... $408.81 Future Problem Solving, Supplies...... 46.00 NAPA Auto Parts...... 105.27 REC that would go into effect January 1. No 2013 at 7:00 p.m. by Weissenfluh. All ayes. Carried. Patti Freese, Testamerica Mileage...... $84.75 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Open Enroll- Office-Auditor of State...... 425.00 other increases are expected in the foresee- Resolution to Open Saving Account for the Michael Soppe, Mayor Physician's Claims Company, Ambulance Fees ment...... 1,530.60 Resco...... 139.89 able future. Discussion about a rate study at WWTP Project – Weissenfluh introduced Reso- ATTEST: ...... $246.49 Grundy Center Comm. School, Open Enroll- Spahn & Rose...... 848.82 a cost of $7600. Our contract states that we lution #1120136, A RESOLUTION TO OPEN A Patti Freese, City Clerk Pepsi-Cola, Pop For Hall ...... $151.29 ment...... 6,001.00 True Value...... 292.37 are allowed $4000 per year for 3 years for stud- SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT PEOPLES SAVINGS Ahlers And Cooney P C, Attorney Fees Dike Post Office, Utility Postage ...... $150.81 Hensley, Linda, Registration Fee...... 199.00 Van Wert Inc...... 13.98 ies. Cutsforth introduced Resolution #1120132, BANK FOR THE WWTP PROJECT, and moved ...... $729.00 Purchase Powe, Postage ...... $562.16 Houselog, Jen, Mileage...... 106.08 Vermeer Sales...... 38.00 A RESOLUTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH that it be adopted. Seconded by Cleveland. Airgas North CentralCarbon Dioxide...... $15.34 Quill Corporation, Supplies ...... $292.42 Hudson Community School, Open Enrollment.. Wellmark BC/BS...... 17,452.56 AN ELECTRIC COST OF SERVICE AND RATE Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Alliant Energy, Street Lights/Siren/Signs...... Quill Corporation, Supplies ...... $163.88 ...... 7,501.25 CONSUMER DESIGN STUDY, and moved that it be adopted. Paige, Cleveland, Osterhaus. Nays: None...... $308.42 Centurylink, Phone Service...... $582.72 Hunt, Larry, Travel Expense...... 218.40 Michael Bill...... $ 12.97 Seconded by Cleveland. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution Ann Hilliard, Mileage...... $10.74 Radio Communications, Fire Department...... Idals, License Renewal...... 15.00 April Cufr...... 131.25 Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Cleveland, Os- 1120136 duly adopted. Aus Waterloo Mc Lockbox, Hall Supplies...... $128.45 Iowa Choral Directors Assn., Registration...... GCMU(Crump Acct)...... 25.00 terhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor Fields Addition Discussion – Figures are be- ...... $623.84 Grundy County R.e.c., Electric Work. $2,588.85 ...... 70.00 GCMU(Bill Acct)...... 72.05 declared Resolution #1120132 duly adopted. ing discussed the bonding attorney. Discussion Arnold Motor Supply, vehicle Repairs... $312.39 Resco, Electric Supplies...... $1,194.83 Iowa Communications Network, Internet, Long GCMU(Bill Acct)...... 14.98 Discussion about a Co-op Connections Card. about certification of debt for TIF. Baker & Taylor, Library Books...... $773.41 Resale Power Group Of Iowa, Wholesale Distance...... 396.99 Taylor Appel...... 131.25 This is a card that offers product and service Certify Debt to the County – TIF debt needs Card Center, Books/Annual Fee...... $235.29 Power...... $46,043.79 Iowa Direct, Athletic Supplies...... 2,500.00 GCMU(Hof Acct)...... 25.00 discounts at participating retail businesses. to be certified to the county auditor by Decem- Bankers Trust, Interest On Notes... $16,358.75 Rydell Chevrolet, Vehicle Repair...... $1,204.71 Iowa Freedom Of Information, Board Hand- GCMU(Kelso Acct)...... 175.00 Residents of Dike would be able to use this card ber 1 each year. Weissenfluh introduced Reso- Bdi, Wwtp...... $219.16 Sales/Use Tax Processing, October Sales Tax books...... 14.00 GCMU(Wolfe Acct)...... 100.00 because the City is a customer of REC. REC lution #1120137, A RESOLUTION TO CER- Beninga Sanitation, Sanitation Pick Up/Recy- ...... $1,973.00 Iowa Future Problem Solving, Registration Fee COMMUNICATIONS would take care of everything for the cards. TIFY TIF DEBT TO THE GRUNDY COUNTY cling ...... $2,663.37 Staples Credit Plan, Supplies...... $109.99 ...... 85.00 Wilma Dall...... $ 10.02 The City would get them to residents. Motion AUDITOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,371, Black Hawk Rental, Snowblower And Spool In- Treasurer State Of Iowa, Unclaimed Property Iowa School Employee, Insurance...... 4,882.21 Jeff & Heather Greiner...... 10.56 by Cleveland to participate with the Co-op Con- and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by sert ...... $555.50 Report ...... $327.50 Iowa State University, Registration Fee. 120.00 GCMU O&M Fund...... 912.00 nection Card program. Seconded by Oster- Cleveland. Paige discussed TIF use and the Black Hills Energy, Heat...... $367.78 Stetson Building Products, Supplies.... $146.56 Iparadigms, Llc, Software...... 2,796.96 GCMU O&M Fund...... 9,953.65 haus. All ayes. Carried. Urban Renewal Plan. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Ge Capital Retail Bank, Weed Killer...... $68.19 Superior Welding, Supplies...... $20.00 Isfis, Registration Fee...... 150.00 GLDS...... 675.00 Ordinance #3 – An Ordinance Amending Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Cleveland, Osterhaus. Ge Capital Retail Bank, Batter Chargers.$70.18 Testamerica Laboratories Inc, Wwtp Testing J.w.pepper, Music...... 15.54 Big 10...... 1,413.60 Chapter 5, Streets and Sidewalks – Discus- Nays: Paige. Whereupon the Mayor declared Brent Smeins, Training...... $599.38 ...... $492.45 James, Juree, Software...... 725.00 Discovery Comm...... 146.32 sion about pushing snow from driveways and Resolution #1120137 duly adopted. Brown Supply Co, Supplies...... $379.02 Ubben Building Supplies, Supplies...... $66.48 Janesville Consolidated School, Open Enroll- Fox Sports Midwest...... 2,920.20 sidewalks onto the streets. Cutsforth intro- Approval of the Annual Urban Renewal Plan City Of Dike, ...... $2,600.68 Universal Service Adm. Co, Reimbursement ment...... 3,000.50 GCMU O&M Fund...... 2,083.33 duced Resolution #1120133, A RESOLUTION – Motion by Osterhaus to approve the Annual Cooking Light, Library Subscription ...... $20.00 ...... $655.74 John Deere Financial, Repair Services..245.27 HUB TV Network...... 36.58 AMENDING CHAPTER 5, STREETS AND Urban Renewal Plan. Seconded by Cleveland. Cedar Valley Community,Health Insurance Us Cellular, Cell Phones...... $111.39 Kepharts Music Center, Music...... 14.02 NCTC...... 25,978.08 SIDEWALKS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF All ayes. Carried...... $2,839.31 Usa Bluebook, Tracing Dye...... $99.80 Konken Electric, Inc., Electrical Repairs...91.00 OWN...... 75.52 THE CITY OF DIKE, IOWA BY AMENDING 3rd Man – Metz discussed the need for a 3rd Dakota Supply Group, Electric Meters...... Wal-Mart Community Brc, Supplies ... $388.03 Koop, Steve, Registration Fee...... 20.00 Showtime...... 291.16 SECTIONS 5.3.1 TO PROHIBIT DEPOST- full-time maintenance man. Metz discussed not ...... $7,513.64 Withholding Tax Process, State Tax..... $679.00 Kwik Star Stores, Gasoline/Supplies...... 804.08 Tower Dist (WGN)...... 223.35 ING SNOW OR ICE ON STREETS OR SIDE- being comfortable leaving for vacation because Danko Emergency Equipment Co ...... $373.33 Expenditures Local Government Services, Inc., Background Windstream...... 458.52 WALKS, and moved that it be adopted. Sec- of not enough staff. There are some jobs that Data Technologies Inc, License Fee And Sup- General...... $37,700.83 Check...... 124.00 BBC America...... 80.24 onded by Osterhaus. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: need to have 2 people for safety reasons and port Fee...... $2,373.98 Road Use Tax...... $4,832.61 Martin Bros Distributing Co, Food Products/ Black Hills Energy...... 262.36 Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Cleveland, Os- for that reason he has not been able to take Demco, Library Supplies...... $815.86 Tif...... $43,833.37 Supplies...... 24.97 Robert & Henrietta Buck...... 14.28 terhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor vacation. Camarata stated that he thinks not Des Moines Register, Library Subscription...... Debt Service...... $4,930.00 Mastercard Corporate Clients, Supplies...... Consortia Consulting...... 800.00 declared Resolution 1120133 duly adopted. having enough staff, things are not getting done ...... $240.02 Water...... $5,694.05 ...... 8,733.52 CFU...... 5,003.85 Motion by Cutsforth to go from 1st to 3rd read- for public safety. Discussion. Council will be Dike Fire Dept, Training...... $1,270.00 Sewer...... $10,890.15 Matt Parrott & Sons, Office Supplies...... 278.39 Central IA Water...... 4,450.00 ing. Seconded by Osterhaus. All ayes. Car- working on budget soon. Motion by Paige to Iowa Dnr, Annual Water Use Fee...... $66.00 Electric...... $76,041.14 Meier-Figi, Michelle, Registration Fee...... 25.00 Greg Cory...... 249.07 ried. place an ad in the paper for a full-time person. Iowa Dnr, Operator Certificate Metz..... $110.00 Sales Tax...... $1,973.00 Mid American Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas... DF Countryman...... 265.68 Water Tower Site – Brief discussion about a Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried. E F T P S, Fed/Fica Tax . $3,991.54 Renvenues ...... 1,550.80 Deluxe Business...... 175.54 site for the water tower for Central Iowa Water. Liquor License Renewal – Renewals for Pal- East Central Iowa Cooperative, Propane General...... $178,830.63 Mid-America Publishing Co, Publications...... Eagle Comtronics...... 220.07 McClure Engineering Update – Metz stated ma’s, JP’s and GGma’s. Motion by Cutsforth ...... $258.96 Interest...... $357.55 ...... 211.93 Elec Supp of M’Town...... 40.71 that they would like to meet with the wastewa- to grant renewals for Palma’s and JP’s and Emslrc, Training ...... $20.00 Road Use Tax...... $12,795.97 Mid-American Research Chemical, Cleaning/ Family Foods...... 10.14 ter committee. Discussion about population GGma’s pending dram shop. All ayes. Carried. Fastenal Company, Supplies...... $69.13 Employee Benefits...... $13,834.53 Grounds Supplies...... 269.78 GCMU...... 156.97 growth. Discussion about size improvements Resolution for Street Closure for Razzle Fletcher-Reinhardt Company, Supplies...... Lost...... $6,751.49 Mississippi Bend Aea, Registration Fee...60.00 GCMU...... 816.43 to the wastewater plant in regards to population Dazzle – Cutsforth introduced Resolution ...... $1,272.75 Tif...... $59,580.92 Naeir, Supplies...... 59.00 GNB Bank...... 28.80 growth. They will be moving ahead with per- #1120138, A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MAIN Fort Dearborn Life Insurance, Life Insurance Debt Service...... $78,188.73 Nelson, Sindy, Mileage...... 387.20 Heartland Coop...... 143.00 mitting and would like to start the project with ST. FROM STATE ST. TO FRONT ST. FOR ...... $66.75 Water...... $13,705.08 Oriental Trading Co., Instructional Supplies...... Harold Henning...... 5.61 sludge storage. RAZZLE DAZZLE, and moved that it be ad- Fox Ridge Development Company, Tif B Pay- Sewer...... $10,007.12 ...... 52.15 INS...... 110.24 Engagement Agreement – Discussion about opted. Seconded by Weissenfluh. Roll Call ment...... $41,833.37 Electric...... $65,986.20 P&K Midwest, Repair Service...... 38.94 Keith Oltrogge, CPA...... 2,450.00 an engagement agreement with Ahlers and Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Paige, Grundy County Sheriff, Contract...... $5,398.83 Parker, Mark, Mileage...... 187.20 Long Lines...... 22,616.41 Cooney. The purpose of the agreement is to Cleveland, Osterhaus. Nays: None. Where- Hach Company, Supplies...... $214.93 Perez, Suzanne, Supplies...... 38.67 Master Card...... 55.61 disclose and memorialize the terms and con- upon the Mayor declared Resolution 1120138 Hawkins Inc., Supplies...... $5.00 duly adopted. www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy FOR THE RECORD RegisterThursday, November 28, 2013 11

Grundy County Magistrate Court

Christina Marie Stalzer, Dike, Falls, Speeding over 55 zone (More (6-10 over), $114; Driving while license denied, than 20 over), $222; Matthew Maurice Howard, suspended, cancelled or revoked, Gary Wayne Kay, Charles City, Richmond, Ky., Speeding over 55 $397.50; Failure to yield upon entering zone (6-10 over), $119; Moriah Rose Kanagy, Grundy through highway, $200; Antonio LeVall King, St. Louis, Center, Unlawful passing of school Sonny Joe Eldridge, Brimfield, Mo., Speeding over 55 zone (16-20 bus (first offense), $397.50; Ill., Speeding over 55 zone (16-20 over), $187; Stratton Michael Yant, Cedar over), $186.50; Rachel Graham Koop, New Falls, Speeding 55 or under zone (6- Tori Leigha Johnston, Ackley, Hartford, Speeding 55 or under zone 10 over), $148.50; Speeding 55 or under zone (16-20 (11-15 over), $168; Shailene Ann Beard, Cedar Rapids, over), $181.50; Kara Lynn Ganzer, Johnston, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Judy Maew Singer, West Des Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 $141; Moines, Speeding 55 or under zone over), $87; Ralph William Hill, Albion, (6-10 over), $114; Ann Marie O’Connor, Reinbeck, Speeding 55 or under zone (11-15 Jeremy Joseph Bell, Farley, Dark Speeding 55 or under zone (11-15 over), $173; window/windshield, $127.50; over), $168; Richard Herbert Henkle, Orient, Richard Lee Wallen, Grundy Richard Loren Jones, Webster Ohio, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 Center, Speeding 55 or under zone City, Speeding over 55 zone (16-20 over), $150; (6-10 over), $114; over), $181.50; Darin Lee Kruse, Lone Rock, Robert Michael Cords, Jack Lee Haas, Humboldt, Failure to obey stop or yield sign, Mechanicsville, Speeding over 55 Speeding 55 or under zone (11-15 $200; zone (6-10 over), $114; over), $168; Jonathan Ray VanSickle, Luke Irven Fober, Sumner, Celina Elizabeth Young, Waverly, Fredericksburg, Operation without Speeding over 55 zone (1-5 over), Speeding over 55 zone (1-5 over), registration, $161.25; $87; $87 Osiris Gomez, Bronx, N.Y., Robert Dale Mulder, Dallas Gregory Allen Manternach, Ryan, Speeding over 55 zone (More than Center, Speeding 55 or under zone Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), 20 over), $353.63; (6-10 over), $114; $135; Nicolas James Miguel, Dubuque, Trey Vaughn Muilenburg, Alexander Lee Ruskuky, Grundy Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Bettendorf, Speeding over 55 zone Center, Failure to maintain safety $114; (6-10 over), $114; belts, $127.50; Matthew Kurtis Gogolin, Wesley, Tyler Donivan McGee, Council Alex Lee Johnson, Aplington, Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 Bluffs, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 Speeding over 55 zone (11-15 over), over), $148.50; over), $114; $168; Abby Jean Brekke, New Hartford, Victoria Lynn Carson, Cedar David Joseph Mader, Cedar Falls, Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 Rapids, Speeding over 55 zone (6- Operation without registration, over), $141; 10 over), $114; $127.50; Catherine Jean Tien, Orange City, Linda Jean Cline, LeMars, Garrettt Richard Skaar, Madison, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Speeding over 55 zone (11-15 over), Wis., Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 $114; $168; over), $114; Amgela Lynn Hickok, Waterloo, Krista M McCrady, Leigh, Vanessa Lynn Kennedy, Wellsburg, Failure to maintain safety belts, Operation without registration, Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 $127.50; $127.50 over), $114; Rachel Leigh Smythe Haselhuhn, Trent Douglas Messner, Wintrop, Ashley Lynn Metge, Marshalltown, Dike, Calif., Speeding 55 or under Minn., Speeding over 55 zone (11- Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), zone (6-10 over), $114; 15 over), $168; $114; Ann Cutshall, Allison, Speeding Daniel Joseph Dague, Iowa Falls, Mandy Rene Way, Evansdale, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $114; Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Jonathan J Sala, Milwaukee, Wis., $119; $114; Speeding over 55 zone (11-15 over), Juan Marcos Ricon Coria, Benjamin Mark Dirks, Monticello, $168; Hampton, Violation financial Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Benjamin Joseph Hoksch, Cedar liability coverage, $402.50; $114; Falls, Speeding 55 or under zone Juan Marcos Ricon Coria, Nicholas Wesley Roth, Pleasant (16-20 over), $249.75; Hampton, No valid driver’s license, Hill, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 C Diane Jetmund, West Tisbury, $335; over), $114; Mass., Speeding over 55 zone (11- Juan Marcos Ricon Coria, Michael Leroy Soppe, Dike, 15 over), $229.50; Hampton, Speeding 55 or under Registration violation, $87; Blake John Simon, Parkersburg, zone (11-15 over), $173; Cory Michael Halupnick, Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 Matthew R. Parenti, Ottawa, Kan., Reinbeck, Speeding 55 or under over), $87; Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), zone (More than 20 over), $186.50; Vicky Ann Reints, Allison, $114; Maximino Renard Fernandes, Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 Jacob Allan Newton, Cedar Falls, West Des Moines, Speeding over 55 over), $87; Speeding over 55 zone (11-15 over), zone (11-15 over), $168; Teresa Sue Wessels, Dike, $168; Evan Michael Fick, Denver, Col., Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 James Richard Caldwell, Speeding Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $114; over 55 zone (1-5 over), $87; over), $119; Jake Norris Schuman, Reinbeck, Robert Fredrick Sandry, DeWitt, Kermitt Layfaette Mixkell, Story Speeding 55 or under zone (More Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), City, Failure to obey stop sign and than 20 over), $308; $114; yield right of way, $200; Suzanne Lynn Kogeas, Cedar Ricky Lee Derifield, Waterloo, John A. McLaughlin Jr., Elkhorn, Falls, Speeding 55 or under zone (6- Speeding over 55 zone (1-5 over) Neb., Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 10 over), $114; $87; over), $119; Grundy County Gavin Ronald Patterson, Whitten, Rachel Lyn McCarthy, Grimes, Jodi Marie Shimp, Aplington, Possession/purchase of alcohol by Speeding over 55 zone (11-15 over), Speeding 55 or under zone (1-5 District Court person 18, 19 or 20 years old (first $168; over), $87; offense, $335; John D. Gibson, Potosi, Wis., Amy Sue Moore, Cedar Rapids, Christopher Matthew Roby, Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), Speed, $141; Christina M. Stalzer, Dike, Crimi- Grundy Center, Speeding 55 or $114; Cody Robert Johnson, nal Mischief fifth degree (Count I), under zone (6-10 over), $119; Shelley Beth Warmka, Hartford, Marshalltown, Failure to have valid Driving while suspended (Count II). Jessica Trager Mendel, Cincinnati, Wis., Speeding 55 or under zone (6- driver’s license, $330; Count I: $65 fine, $22.75 surcharge, Ohio, Speeding 55 or under zone 10 over), $114; Truman Allan Novak, Grundy Court costs, $199 victim restitu- (11-15 over), $229.50; Max LeRoy Myers, Clarksville, Center, Speed, $114; tion; Count II: $250 fine, $87.50 sur- Cory Lee Weiss, Fort Dodge, Speeding 55 or under zone (6-10 Pamela Kay Purvis, Cedar Rapids, charge, Court costs. Speeding over 55 zone (6-10 over), over), $114; Failure to stop at stop sign, $195. Dissolutions $148.50; Chad Allen VanWechel, Grundy Kim Lee Chark (Petitioner), Edwin Alexander Wilson, Iowa Center, Speeding 55 or under zone Grundy Center; Douglas Joseph Clark (Respondent), Grundy Center; Married Feb. 26, 2006 in Cedar Falls. Stephanie Jo Muller (Petitioner), Why I Love the Sport Grundy Center; Bryan Christopher A couple of weeks ago, I men- its mouth as it could, and then take Muller (Respondent), Waterloo. Marshalltown man killed tioned that I would have more news- Conservation the load up the trunk of the tree. In a Married July 7, 2001 in Cedar Falls. column inspiration around the first few minutes it was back for another Kevin Dean Stickley (Petitioner), of November. That is when I start Comments load. I quit counting how many trips Grundy Center; Alice Ruth Stickley in Grundy County crash sitting in the treestand bow hunting it made that day. The work is pay- (Respondent), Grundy Center. Mar- CONRAD — A Marshalltown time. The vehicle was struck broad- for deer. Well, I don’t have a buck ing off in a cozier bed with this bit- ried June 2, 2002 in Allison. man was killed in Grundy County side by a 2014 Peterbuilt truck and last Friday on icy roads northwest of livestock trailer driven by 43-year- harvest story to relate yet but I have ter cold weather we’re experiencing Conrad. old Darin Kruse of Lone Rock. still have had some great experi- right now. Another squirrel dropped According to the Grundy County Lovan was pronounced dead at ences. a branch on top of my head one af- Sheriff’s Department, 47-year-old the scene of the accident. Kruse was Over the past three weeks, I have ternoon. Boy, that was a surprise. Carlisle man Seuam Lovan was driving south- uninjured had some wonderful observations Then it came down the tree beside booked on Grundy bound on Highway 14 approximate- The accident remains under in- of wildlife from the tree. They have me to eye level and leaned waaaay ly one-half mile north of Highway vestigation by the Sheriff’s Depart- been many and varied experiences. out to get a better look at me. I had D-67 (330rd Street) when he lost ment. Assisting agencies included County sexual control of his 1993 Honda. The road B-certs, the Conrad Fire Department I’ll start with the Bald Eagle that this instant feeling that it was go- was snow and ice-covered at the and the Beaman Fire Department. makes at least one pass up the creek ing to jump over to me. I hollered abuse charges every afternoon. I know he must do at it and it shot out of there. I do not GRUNDY CENTER — A Carl- this just for me because he (or she) make a habit of making loud noises isle man has been charged with two Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health audit released knows how much I enjoy watch- in the tree because it tends to ruin counts of third-degree sexual abuse ing it. Then there was the afternoon the deer hunting but I am dreadful- in Grundy County. The office of Carney, Alexander, Auditor’s Office. while heading to the stand that I had ly scared that a squirrel is going to According to the Grundy County Marold & Co., L.L.P. recently com- Iowa Code Sec. 11.19 provides that to stop and watch the bluebirds. I land on me someday. A single shout Sheriff’s Department, 22-year-old pleted an audit of the Black Hawk- “allreport shall be open to the public don’t know how many bluebirds is much better than the girly-man Matthew Stickley of Carlisle was Grundy Mental Health Center, Inc., inspection including copies on file in made their way down the fenceline screams that I’d likely make if one arrested last Wednesday (Nov. 20) for the year ended June 30, 2013 and the Office of the State Auditor” and in front of me “leap-frogging” their By KEVIN WILLIAMS ever successfully leaped on me. in Des Moines and transported to two copies of the report has been that “notice shall to be filed imme- way in no particular hurry. With the Grundy County Oh, of course there are some en- Grundy County. He is currently free filed with the Office of the State Au- diately with each newspaper, radio weather we have now, I’m sure they Conservation Director tertaining antics performed by fawns after posting bond. ditor. station or television station in the are happily enjoying warmer tem- as they chase around the woods The incident, a Class C Felony, This was a routine annual examina- city, town, school district or town- peratures somewhere in Missouri or Owl because they have been absent burning off energy as the doe pays remains under investigation by the tion and any questions relative there- ship which is under investigation or even further south. from my woods for several years. little attention. But no buck that I Sheriff’s Department. to should be addressed to the State audit.” Owls have been especially inter- Squirrels have been very active, have chosen to draw on yet this fall. esting this fall although I haven’t as well. I was entertained one morn- But as you can tell, it doesn’t make seen a single one yet. From my perch ing watching this squirrel in the tree me terribly sad. I have a lot to enter- in the tree, I can listen to them every directly in front of me hauling loads tain me. morning. There are three kinds – of leaves up to its nest at the top of That’s why I love this sport. Advertise in The Grundy Register Great-Horned, Screech, and Barred. the tree. It would go to the base of I was especially to hear the Barred the tree, cram as many leaves into 12 Thursday, November 28, 2013 Grundy NEWS Register www.thegrundyregister.com School Board From page 1 moving from the district since last new digital cameras ($2,250), grades Board president Bob Johanns year. She said the good news for the K-5 for document/object cameras praised the teachers for being District, financially, is that it already for all classrooms ($1,800), 9-12 proactive to keep Grundy Center off knows that it will receive 4 percent for purchase of a TIG (Aluminum) the SINA list. allowable growth for the 2014-15 welder and supplies ($1,774.86), “My kids want to improve,” school year, so it will be able to fourth-grade for purchase of the IXL Bangasser said. budget accordingly. Language Arts program ($400), the To help students improve at all The Board passed the second 5-9 math department for use of the levels, Elementary Principal Lisa and final reading of its revised good Mathaholics web site ($185) and Miller and At Risk Coordinator conduct policy, though not without K-5 for purchase of Second Step Brent Thoren brought proposals for a healthy dose of discussion. Saak, guidance kits to help with violence new programs to the Board. Miller Murra, Secondary Principal Steve and bullying prevention ($1,829). proposed that the District invest in VanderPol and Lebo all said an The Board also approved contracts the Reading Recovery Program, individual had contacted them with for Christel Kellar to be the new a first-grade program that gives questions or suggestions about the Board secretary, superintendent’s students who have shown reading policy, with comments ranging from administrative assistant and accounts difficulties 30 minutes of one-on- it being too lenient to too tough. payable clerk, and also approved a one assistance per day for 20 weeks. Saak and VanderPol each reported contract for Bob Johnson to serve as She said UNI is a training center for questions about the “mere presence” the school’s junior high boys’ track the program and that this is the final provision in the policy, something and field coach. It approved a Family year that grants are available to help that even VanderPol indicated he had Medical Leave Act request from high districts cover startup costs. The reservations about. school teacher Amber Greiman and program, which touts a 75 percent “What are you (a student) going approved a sabbatical request from success rate of bringing students to do when you are in the office?,” Ronda Sternhagen. Sternhagen’s up to grade level, is currently used he asked rhetorically “You are going approval will take effect only if she by several area school districts, to lie to get the lessor punishment.” is offered a one-semester position including AGWSR and Gladbrook- The measure passed unanimously. at Iowa State University to serve Reinbeck. Food Service Director Barb Rose as an Art Education Lecturer that “If we catch that lowest group of gave an update on her department, she has applied for and if a suitable kids, how can it not help at a later noting that the Healthy Kids Act replacement for her can be found. date,” Miller said. now limits meals, including a The Board approved early Thoren reported that Grundy carton of milk, to 650 calories at the graduation requests from three Center currently has a lot more elementary level and 850 calories high school seniors and approved resources for at-risk students than for secondary students. an open-enrollment request into Members of the Grundy Center High School dance team include, front row (left to right): Emilee Johnson, many districts its size and that the Saak said he has heard more Grundy Center for a family that has Megan Salo, Chelsea McNeil, and Ally Jansen. Back row (l-r): Kate Ross, Dalyn Maxson, Piper Johanns, community has been “awesome, complaints that students are not moved to Morrison. Alexa Strickler and Sydney Hogle. (Courtesy photo) phenomenal” in supporting the getting enough to eat at lunch than The Board approved a three-year students. anything else. copier lease agreement with Premier “There’s a ton of community “I think it’s a problem,” he said. 360 for two copiers each at the people who are very generous,” he “I feel (students) need to get enough secondary and elementary buildings Grundy Center Dance Team to perform said. to sustain. The kids aren’t getting and one at the administration Thoren’s proposal was that the enough. building, and approved a 28e District use at-risk funds to add “Is there any other solution?,” he agreement with the GMG School at State Dance/Drill Championships the Reading Recovery Program asked. District so that an Alternative School GRUNDY CENTER — The ing a free preview showcase Tues- es the teams. The judges’ scores that Miller spoke about as well as Murra said kids have the option student who has transferred to that Grundy Center High School Dance day, December 3 at 7 p.m. in the are based on appearance, choreog- Moby May at the Middle School of bringing food from home and district can complete his degree. The Team will be competing in the high school gym. raphy, execution, technique, and level, which is an online program keeping it in their locker to eat Board also renewed the successful 2014 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team There will be 5,000 participants general showmanship. Teams will to help students who need help. He between classes or after school. agreement with BCLUW to share Championships at Wells Fargo representing 278 high school dance be awarded Division I, II, III rat- also suggested bringing in a third Secondary students also have the Nurse Gloria Dielschneider. Arena and HyVee Hall Thursday, team and color guards. Routines ings along with trophy placements language arts teacher, who would option of the salad bar, and students Murra presented a plan to the December 5 and Friday, December will be performed and judged in for those teams with the highest work half time as the Reading at all levels have the option of Board to have all Board Policies 6. several categories: pom, jazz, nov- points. Teams are also recognized Recovery teacher and the rest of the purchasing seconds, which do not reviewed. She said all must legally Performance times are 8:48 elty, lights, military, hip hop, lyri- for academics, community service, time as a literacy coach working with fall under the calorie guidelines. be reviewed before February, 2015 a.m. in Class IV Pom and 3:57 p.m. cal, hoopla, prop, kick, show pro- and sportsmanship. students in grades 5-11. Total cost “Since the Healthy Kids Act and presented options of having in Small School Military, both in duction, color guard, all-male and Championship schedule can be of the position would be $69,950 came out it’s been a learning curve,” either the Iowa Association of School Wells Fargo Arena. coed. An expert panel of judges found at the ISDTA website: idsta. ($35,200 for Reading Recovery and Murra said. Boards (IASB) do the work or have The dance team will be provid- from across the United States judg- net $34,750 for the literacy coach. “I think everybody struggles with a private firm do it. IASB would The Board spoke at length about this except Michelle Obama,” Rose do the work for $750 while a quote the at-risk funds that are available quipped. from Lynch-Dallas, P.C., a Cedar and how it can work the numbers. Grundy Center also must bring Rapids legal firm that frequently Northey comments on final Iowa Crops and Weather report of the year The request will be revisited once its lunch prices to the federal conducts such reviews, was for those numbers are finalized. reimbursable rate of $2.77 within $4,000. Murra recommended that the DES MOINES – Iowa Secre- and commitment of Iowa’s farmers.” harvested, four percentage points the next three years. Lunch prices Board accept the IASB bid, though tary of Agriculture Bill Northey to- The weekly report is also avail- ahead of normal. Other activities for IN OTHER BUSINESS, are currently $2.45. Board members were impressed day commented on the Iowa Crops able on the Iowa Department of Ag- the week included finishing fall till- Murra reported that Grundy Murra announced that the that Lynch-Dallas would scan and and Weather report released by the riculture and Land Stewardship’s age and baling corn stalks. Center’s official certified enrollment Grundy Center Community School rewrite the policies if necessary. The USDA National Agricultural Statis- website at www.IowaAgriculture. Topsoil moisture levels rated 8 for the 2013-14 school year is is Foundation has funded seven of Board also hoped to receive a third tical Service. The report is released gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass. percent very short, 23 percent short, down 12.67 students compared nine grant requests that it received. quote from the Ayers and Cooney weekly from April through October. usda.gov/ia. The report summary 66 percent adequate and 3 percent to last year. She said a large part Grants went to the 9-12 art law firm and opted to table action to “At the end of each growing sea- follows here: surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rat- of the loss came from 27 students department for the purchase of four the Dec. 18 Board meeting. son farmers reflect on the year, but ed 20 percent very short, 35 percent also look forward to the next and CROP REPORT short, 44 percent adequate and 1 per- consider what they can do to make Cold and wet weather persisted cent surplus. Grain movement from the next year even more successful,” across Iowa during the week end- farm to elevator was rated 31 per- Northey said. “2013 certainly pre- ing November 24, 2013, according cent moderate to heavy. Ninety-four sented a number challenges, from to the USDA, National Agricultural percent of Iowa reported adequate late planting due to wet weather to Statistics Service. Statewide there or surplus off-farm grain storage a flash drought late in the summer, were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork. availability and 85 percent reported but overall it was a fairly successful Iowa corn harvest for grain or seed adequate or surplus on-farm grain year that showed again the resiliency is nearing completion at 97 percent storage availability. Pasture condition rated 22 per- cent very poor, 30 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 16 percent good and 1 percent excellent. Hay supplies were considered 17 percent short, 77 per- cent adequate, and 6 percent surplus across Iowa with 91 percent rated in fair to good condition. Subscribe for one year at regular price and get the second year for just $13! ❏ Tribune-Journal ❏ THE GRUNDY ❏ Clarksville Star REGISTER ❏ Kanawha Reporter ❏ THE RECORD ❏ Eagle Grove Eagle ❏ Hampton Chronicle ❏ The Leader ❏ Sheffi eld Press ❏ Pioneer Enterprise ❏ Wright County Monitor ❏ Buffalo Center Tribune ❏ Butler County

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Smallmouth Bass (above Monticello) Good: Sauger biting well in the tail be catching several smaller walleyes SOUTHEAST shops, angler creel surveys, and - Slow: Smallmouth bass are taking There have been no angling re- waters but a lot of sorting of smaller in the tail water areas. Lake of the Hills county and state parks staff. For cur- natural colored crankbaits or jigs ports on the Maquoketa River this  sh. Walleye - Good: Walleye bite Mississippi River Pool 15 The recent weather has kept an- rent information, contact the district tipped with twistertail. Walleye - past week. is picking up as more  sh move into Water level at LeClaire is at 4.7 gler numbers down but not the trout.  sheries of ce at the phone number Slow: Anglers are having success Shell Rock River the tail waters. feet and expected to be fairly stable. Remember, Lake of the Hills is the listed at the end of each district re- using a variety of jigs tipped with a (Greene to Shell Rock) Water temperatures are in the Water temperature is near 43 de- only lake in West Lake Park where port. twistertail. Anglers are catching good num- 30s and most  sh have moved into grees. No  shing report is available live minnows may be used for bait. NORTHWEST Yellow River bers of walleye on the Shell Rock overwintering areas. With projected for Pool 15 this week. Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Trout Bacon Creek Lake Fishing out of a canoe or kayak River. Fish have been of good qual- cold weather, ice  shing may be just The water level in Pools 12 to  shing continues to be hot. Small Bacon Creek was stocked with is allowed without landowner per- ity size with many running 15 to 20 around the corner on the Upper Mis- 15 is stable. Water temperatures are hair jigs tipped with wax worm drift- 1,500 catchable size rainbow trout mission. Wading or  shing from the inches. Smallmouth Bass - Good: sissippi. in the lower 40s and water clarity is ed under a small bobber seem to be on Nov. 20th. Rainbow Trout - Ex- bank requires landowner permission. Jig and minnow combination has Mississippi River Pool 12 excellent. the best. cellent: Anglers have been catching Turkey River been good. Walleye - Good: Jig and Water level at the lock and dam Mississippi River Pool 16 Wilson Lake limits of rainbow trout casting very (above Clermont) plastic tipped with a minnow has in Dubuque is 5.6 feet and water lev- Tail water stage at Lock and Dam Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Trout small spinners and Kastmasters. The Vernon Springs impound- been good  shing the deeper holes, el at the railroad bridge is 8.2 feet. 15 in the Quad Cities is 5.28 feet. are biting, look for them in 3 to 4 Moorland Pond ment near Cresco is beginning to drop-offs and current breaks. Water is expected to fall slightly Bluegill - Good: Bluegills are be- feet of water. Moorland Pond was stocked with freeze in places. Interior river  shing has been throughout the week. Water tem- ing caught in Sunset Marina  shing Environmental Discovery Park 1,500 catchable size rainbow trout Turkey River good to excellent for walleye. Tro- perature is at 41 degrees. Crappie small minnows or wax worms under North Pond on Nov. 16th. Rainbow Trout - Ex- (below Clermont) phy sized smallmouth bass are be- - Good: Crappies have moved into a bobber around the docks. Crap- Rainbow Trout - Excellent: Trout cellent: Anglers have been catching We have received no information ing caught while  shing for walleye. the backwater areas and are being pie - Good: Some crappies are be- are hitting on wax worms and jigs limits of rainbow trout casting small regarding  shing on this water body Anglers are using a jig and twister caught on woody structure. Most ing caught in Sunset Marina around tipped with wax worms. spinners and Kastmasters. this week. combination tipped with a minnow. anglers are using small minnows docks. Try  shing with jigs and For more information on the For more information on lakes, Cedar River (above Nashua) North Prairie Lake will be stocked as bait. Lots of 8 to 9-inch crappies minnows or minnows under a bob- above lakes call the Lake Darling ponds, and rivers in the Black Hawk Anglers are  nding crappies with trout Nov. 22nd. Trout streams are present. Should be a good year ber. Sauger - Slow: Some saugers Fisheries Of ce at 319-694-2430. District contact the District Of ce at and perch in the backwater areas, are in excellent shape. For more in- class for the next few years. Sauger are being caught below the dam and Red Haw Lake 712-657-2638. off current breaks or by brush piles formation call the district of ce in - Good: Sauger are being caught in in Sylvan Slough. Fishing has been Fishing pressure has been low. Lake Smith in the Cedar. Minnows and worms Manchester at 563-927-3276. the tail water areas mostly by people hit or miss with mostly small  sh Try a slip bobber with a minnow or We have received no information are working. Northern Pike - Fair: MISSISSIPPI RIVER dragging three-way rigs with a  oat- being caught with a few nicer  sh wax worm  shed approximately one regarding  shing on this water body Anglers are picking up a few pike. Mississippi River Pool 9 ing crankbait or minnow. Some are mixed in. Try vertical jigging with foot above the bottom for crappies or this week. Smallmouth Bass - Slow: Walleye Pool 9 at Lansing level is up also using simple jig and minnow. minnows or pulling three-way rigs bluegills. Clear Lake - Slow: Anglers are using jigs tipped slightly at 8.1 feet. Water clarity is Walleye - Fair: Some walleyes are with minnows or stick baits. Wall- Water temperatures are falling White Bass - Slow: No reports with minnows. Anglers are  nding excellent with water temperatures in still being caught on the wing dams eye - Slow: Some walleyes are being fast. Some skim ice forms on the this week. Some smaller white bass  sh near the bottom of the deeper the mid 30s. Bluegill - Good: Blue- in the upper third of the pool. Some caught below the dam and in Sylvan small water bodies overnight but (10-12 inches) had been caught by holes. gills are in overwintering areas and of the wing dams just downstream Slough. Fishing has been hit or miss melts during the day. The larger the grade at sunset with small jig Decorah District Streams some good catches reported but an- of the tail water are producing some with mostly small  sh being caught. lakes are warmer with water tem- and piece of worm. Walleye - Slow: With colder weather in the fore- glers should  sh slowly to catch  sh walleye on three-way rigs. Try vertical jigging with minnows or peratures in the upper 30s. The  sh No reports this week. Yellow Bass cast, autumn blue wing olive hatches in cold water. Largemouth Bass - Mississippi River Pool 13 pulling three-way rigs with minnows have moved deeper. - Slow: No reports this week. Shore are beginning to wind down. After- Fair: Bass are in overwintering ar- Water level at the Bellevue Lock or stick baits.  sherman might still have luck by noon #20-#24 blue wings can contin- eas and the bite has slowed Crappie and Dam is stable at 5.5 feet. That is Mississippi River Pool 17 CLIP & SAVE the Ventura Grade and near the Har- ue sporadically throughout the win- - Fair: A few crappie hitting in the down slightly from last week. Water Tail water stage at Lock and Dam borage outlet. ter months. Wooly bugger patterns in backwaters. Sauger - Fair: Sauger is clear and water temperature is near 16 at Muscatine is 4.27 feet. Sauger - Crystal Lake bright yellows or whites have been are actively feeding along sand  ats 42 degrees. Crappie - Good: Crap- Good: Tail water  shing has been re- No Reports very effective in fast water. Flashy in early morning and evening. Try pies have moved to woody structure ported as good. Try vertical jigging Starting Friday! For lake updates and  shing in- streamer patterns are good choices vertical jigging along structure and located out of the main  ow of the with minnows or pulling three-way Now with formation in the north central area for early winter  shing. drop-offs in the main channel. Wall- channel. Crappies are mostly being rigs with stick baits. ĎČĎęĆđ ėĔďĊĈęĎĔē contact the Clear Lake Fish and Weekend weather forecast is eye - Good: Walleye bite is picking caught on minnows. The future out- Mississippi River Pool 18 Wildlife of ce at 641-357-3517. calling for sunny but cold with tem- up in Minnesota Slough. look for crappies is very good with Tail water stage at Lock and Dam Big Spirit Lake peratures only in the 20s. Angling Mississippi River Pool 10 many smaller 7 to 9-inch  sh pres- 17 at New Boston is 4.38 feet. Sau- THOR: Iowa Great Lakes - Limited  sh- pressure continues to be very low Pool 10 at Lynxville level is 13.8 ent in the system. Sauger - Good: ger - Slow: Tail water  shing for ing activity at this time. Night time on area lakes. Ice is beginning to feet and expected to remain stable The fall and winter tail water pat- saugers below the dam has been hit THE DARK wader  shing for walleye is a key form on smaller ponds and backwa- over the next week. Water tempera- tern is in full swing. Many saugers or miss. Some  sh are being caught component of the  shing activity. ter areas. Fluctuating temperatures, ture is in the mid 30s. Main construc- were reported last week by anglers but they are mostly smaller  sh. Try WORLD PG Shore  shing from the north grade wind and rain can change conditions tion at Nobles Island ramp has been using three-way rigs or jig and min- vertical jigging with minnows or NOV. 29 - DEC. 5 13 may produce some  sh. quickly. Urban ponds are now be- completed but some cleanup work now. Most saugers reported are on pulling three-way rigs with minnows STARRING: CHRIS HEMSWORTH & TOM HIDLESTON NORTHEAST ing stocked with trout. Go to www. may be needed. Bluegill - Good: the small side. Walleye - Good: or stick baits. 6+2:7,0(6 Volga Lake iowadnr.gov/Fishing/TroutFishing. Bluegills are in overwintering areas Some slot sized walleye are being Mississippi River Pool 19 7:00 p.m. Nightly (Closed Monday Nights) Few anglers have been out. Blue- aspx to  nd out when and where. For and some good catches reported but reported. Jigging in the tail water Tail water stage at Lock and Dam (No Show Saturday Night or Sunday Matinee gill - Slow: Use a small jig tipped more information, call the Decorah anglers should  sh slowly to catch seems to be the method of choice but 18 upstream of Burlington is 1.90 Due to the Play) * * * * * * * with a wax worm under a bobber. Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324.  sh in cold water. Largemouth Bass a few walleyes may still be found on feet. Crappie - Fair: Some crappies 7,&.(735,&(6 Crappie - Slow: Anglers have been North Prairie Lake - Slow: Bass are in overwintering wing dams using three-way rigs. Re- are being caught in the backwaters. IRU\RXWK  XQGHU IRUDGXOWV  shing in the brush piles along the North Prairie Lake will be areas and bite has slowed. Crappie member you can only keep walleyes Try  shing brush piles and snags in 6HQLRU6XQGD\ V  XS 7XHV 7KXUV$// dam and universal access. Try using stocked with trout on Nov. 22nd. - Fair: A few crappie being caught from 15 to 20 inches and one over 27 the backwater lakes and sloughs. Use * * * * * * * a jig tipped with a wax worm. Cedar River in overwintering areas. Sauger - inches at Bellevue. minnows under a bobber or vertical Lake Hendricks (Nashua to La Porte City) Good: Sauger biting well in the tail Mississippi River Pool 14 jig with small minnows or plastics. The aerator is on. A few people The Cedar River still remains waters but a lot of sorting of smaller Water level at Fulton is around Sauger - Slow: Tail water  shing for have been out but  sh activity has good to excellent for walleye and  sh. Walleye - Good: Walleye bite 5.4 feet, which is down slightly saugers has been reported as slow. Mon., Dec. 2nd, 2 ‡    S.P. been slow. Bluegill - Slow: Large- smallmouth bass. Anglers have is picking up as more  sh move into from last week. Water levels are ex- Mississippi River Pools 16-19. FOR MORE INFO: WWW.WINDSORTHEATRE.COM mouth Bass - Slow: Anglers have made the switch to the jig and plastic the tail waters. pected to be fairly stable throughout Main channel water temperature has OR FIND US IN FACEBOOK AT WINDSOR HAMPTON been catching largemouth bass using tipped with a minnow. Smallmouth Mississippi River Pool 11 the week. The water temperature is CLIP & SAVE crankbaits and soft plastics. Crappie Bass - Good: Jig and twister com- Pool 11 at Guttenberg level is at 42 degrees. Crappie - Good: An- - Slow: Crappies are still spread out bination is a good choice. Walleye 5.7 feet and expected to remain sta- glers are reporting catching at least but anglers are catching  sh from - Good: Use a jig and plastic tipped shore. 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Derek Schipper Chase Clark Zach Pierce Brian Coulthard Carson Parker Brady Hook AGWSR Gladbrook-Reinbeck Gladbrook-Reinbeck Dike-New Hartford Dike-New Hartford Grundy Center A First Team Offensive Line A First Team Offensive Back A First Team Defensive Line 1A First Team Offensive Line 1A First Team Defensive Back A Second Team Offensive Line

Austin Heitland Trevor Bakker Clay Meinders Nathan Karsjens Byron Fritch Pete Meyers AGWSR AGWSR AGWSR AGWSR Dike-New Hartford Gladbrook Reinbeck A Second Team WR/Tight End A Second Team Defensive Line A Second Team Linebacker A Second Team Punter 1A Second Team Kicker A Third Team Offensive Line Fourteen local gridders earn INA All-State honors Local high school football teams the first team while six were on the yards per game, including 219 on the which went for lost yardage. Clay had one of their best seasons on re- second team and three on the third. ground. His teammate Carson Park- Meinders (second-team linebacker) cord, combining for 35 wins, three AGWSR senior Derek Schip- er moved up from the second team ranked second on the Cougars with district championships and four per (first-team offensive line) was a a year ago, finishing with 25 -tack 69 tackles, including seven for a playoff victories. Today no fewer major cog in an offensive line that les and an interception while teams loss. than 14 members of those teams are paved the way for 282 offensive avoided throwing in his direction. Dike-New Hartford kicker Byron honored as members of the Iowa yards per game, 252 of which came Grundy Center’s lone all-state Fritch was named to the all-state sec- Newspaper Association All-State on the ground. pick came on the Class A second- ond team after hitting each of his 56 Football Teams. Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior team offensive line in the person of point-after attempts and 3-of-5 field The teams are selected by sports Chase Clark (first-team offensive Brady Hook. The Spartans were one goal tries. writers based on nominations from back) led Class A with 2,122 rush- of the most explosive teams in Class Gladbrook-Reinbeck third-team- fellow writers and coaches as well ing yards and scored 25 touchdowns. A this year, averaging 347 yards per ers included lineman Pete Meyers as statistical data. His teammate Zach Pierce (first game and 7.5 yards per play. and kicker Wyatt Swanson. Meyers AGWSR, which was the tri- team defensive line) finished with AGWSR had four second-team paved the way for an offense that av- champion in Class A, District 2, led 55 tackles, 17 of which went for all-staters including the lone fresh- eraged 358 yards per game, 280 of the area with five all-state selections lost yardage. Clark was the District man selected to any all-state team which came on the ground. Swanson while Class A, District 4 champion 4 Offensive Player of the Year while this year, punter Nathan Karsjens hit 41-of-48 PAT attempts and made Gladbrook-Reinbeck and Class 1A, Pierce earn Defensive Player of the who led Class A with a 42-yard av- his lone field goal attempt of the Wyatt Swanson Levi Lynch District 3 champion Dike-New Hart- Year honors. erage. Austin Heitland (second-team year. Gladbrook Reinbeck Dike-New Hartford ford had four picks each. Grundy Dike-New Hartford’s Brian receiver/tight end) led the Cougars Dike-New Hartford’s Levi Lynch A Third Team Kicker 1A Third Team Linebacker Center, which finished second in Coulthard (first-team offensive with 11 catches for 213 yards and was selected to the Class 1A third Class A, District 4, had one all-state line) was on the team for the second four touchdowns while Trevor Bak- team after recording 78 tackles, in- pick. straight year. He paved the way for ker (second-team defensive line) cluding seven for a loss, this year. Five of the local picks were on a Wolverine team that averaged 356 finished with 36 tackles, eight of Weber earns third straight 2A Player of the Year recognition Dike-New Hartford junior Briana teammate Brooke Morgan was also was one of the state’s top defensive Weber has long been recognized as selected to the Class 2A first team. players for the second straight year, one of the top volleyball players in Grundy Center’s Riley Sents and leading the state with 8.2 digs per Area All-State Volleyball Players Iowa. Today she joins a select class Dike-New Hartford’s Lizzy Blough set. She also served 94 percent with reserved only for the elite. were second-team all-staters. All are 24 aces. Weber was recognized Wednes- repeat selections from a year ago, Blough ranked third on the Wol- day as the Class 2A Volleyball Play- with Sents having been selected in verines with 2.1 kills per set. Like er of the Year for the third straight Class 1A last year and Class 2A this Weber and Morgan she was an ex- season, becoming one of the few in season. tremely efficient attacker at .271. state history to be recognized three Koop ranked fourth in the state Another repeat winner is Dike- times. (all classes) with 10.09 assists per New Hartford coach Diane Harms, The outside hitter led the Class set and also averaged 1.1 kills per who was selected the Class 2A Coach 2A state champions with 4.5 kills set. She served 92 percent with 26 of the Year for the third straight sea- per set while hitting with a .420 ef- kills. son. This year Harms led her team to ficiency. She also served 96 percent Morgan was Dike-New Hart- its second straight undefeated cam- with 46 aces and led the Wolverines ford’s blocking force, averaging paign against Iowa opponents and its with 2.54 digs per set. more than a block per set. She was third straight state championship. Weber is joined on the All-State one of the most efficient hitters in Also honored was AGWSR se- team by four other local players. Like the state, with an attack percentage nior Olivia Ingledue on the Class 1A Weber, D-NH junior Rachel Koop of .490, and ranked second on the honorable mention list. The libero was an elite all-state selection (best team with 3.4 kills per set. averaged 5.2 digs per set. Briana Weber Rachel Koop Brooke Morgan players in all classes) while their Grundy Center junior Riley Sents Dike-New Hartford Dike-New Hartford Dike-New Hartford Class 2A Player of the Year 2A First Team 2A First Team

auction Listen to KQCR Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 98.9, at kqcr.fm or 9:00 a.m. Eldora, Hardin County Fairgrounds radioonthego.com 301 - 11th Ave. (NE edge of town) Selling for The late Jim Hurd DBA “Jim the Handyman”. All name locally produced webcast globally brand hand and power tools and his house belongings; plus 4 other sellers. KQCR 98.9 Parkersburg Selling: Clean Household; clean & newer appliances; some antiques and keeping you connected collectibles; 9N Ford tractor (restored); ‘85 Ford F250 4x4 auto-w/const. topper & ladder rack- 99,690 miles; ‘85 Ford van; ‘89 Olds eighty-eight - 123,997 miles; ‘82 Ford Mustang GT, T-top, 4 spd. 5.0L, Black, selling as project car - runs & drives; 2 Telescopes; Camping equip.; Lg run of all name brand hand and power tools; some new & like new; Carhart clothing (L & XL). Open Friday noon-6:00p.m. for auction viewing. Riley Sents Lizzy Blough See pictures on web site: www.jrauctionservice.com Grundy Center Dike-New Hartford Keep checking back later in sale week for updated pictures KLMJ KQCR 2A Second Team 2A Second Team 104.9 FM JR auction Hampton Parkersburg FM Selected by 641-640-5582 (Cell) klmj.com 98.9kqcr.com Iowa Girls Coaches Association www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy NEWS Register Thursday, November 28, 2013 17 Grundy Center Rings in the Holidays

Margaret Ehrig (left) and Carol Gordon entertain visitors to the Festival of Trees with a woodwind duo Saturday morning. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photos)

Seven-year-old Eiley Mueller roasts marshmallows for a s’more during Village of Lights activities.

Mrs. Santa Claus (played by Phyllis Modlin) reads to young people at the Kling Memorial Library’s Breakfast with Mrs. Claus event.

Local artist Bruce Gordon talks to a potential customer at the Grundy Mindy Hamann put together this tree decorated with Iowa Barn Foun- Above, Greens and reds dominate holiday center piece displays at the Center Fire Department Auxiliary Craft Fair. dation barns for the Festival of Trees. Festival of Trees. Below is Donna Saak’s entry into the event.

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