A SOURCE of SMILES City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh Said He Had Re- Horse, and So We Did That,” He Said

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BY JAMES JENNINGS The News The Kalona and Wellman city councils each agreed Mon- day to split the cost of housing an ambulance in the northern tier of Washington County. According to the agreement approved by both councils, two ambulances – one full-time and one on-call – will be housed in a retrofitted maintenance shop located at 2285 133rd St., on the former Shiloh property south of Kalona. “There is a building there that the city of Kalona will have possession of,” Wellman City Administrator Kelly Lit- willer said. “It’s a brand new machine shed that fits the criteria of what the state requires.” Kalona City Administrator

SEE AMBULANCE | PAGE 9 Kalona OKs subdivision ordinance BY JAMES JENNINGS The News

JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS KALONA Busy Bear made his debut in March sitting atop a colorful horse statue at Mid-Prairie Superintendent Mark Schneider’s Wellman home. The Kalona City Council unanimously approved changes to the city’s subdivision ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The council voted to waive the second reading of the ordinance and pass it on its third reading. A SOURCE OF SMILES City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh said he had re- horse, and so we did that,” he said. “The next day, my wife ceived no public comments Busy Bear retires from limelight after went to the garage and found Schneider said. “That teddy regarding the changes to the this teddy bear on the hood of bear was on that horse for may- ordinance. her car… like ‘how do you ex- sharing adventures on M-P social media be four or five days, and we “We were thinking maybe plain this?’ added it to the map, so people we had some public who want- “I crafted a response, made BY KALEN MCCAIN Schneider’s contribution to a could drive by and see it.” ed to comment on this, but The News up a little story about how that “teddy bear hunt” organized in A few days later, Schneider evidently, nobody has reached teddy bear got onto the hood Following nearly three the first week of closures but had to bring the bear inside out to anybody,” Mayor Mark grew to an uplifting distraction from the rain but couldn’t find of her car and of course sent months of continued public- it to everybody, and from that, Robe said. “Maybe we can just during the extended period of anywhere to let it dry. ity, Mid-Prairie’s newest social Busy Bear was born.” finish this up tonight.” distance learning. “I just went in through the media star, Busy Bear, is step- From there, the massive Some of the changes to the ping out of the limelight. “We thought it would be garage and laid it on the hood subdivision ordinance include: The giant teddy bear start- kind of cool to have this teddy of my wife’s car to dry out, but ¹Ef[d ifWY[ Z[Z_YWj_ed0 ed as Superintendent Mark bear riding (our) fiberglass I didn’t tell anyone I did that,” SEE BEAR | PAGE 9 SEE ORDINANCE | PAGE 9 Highway 22 sidewalks in Kalona get upgrade for ADA compliance

BY KALEN MCCAIN project addresses ADA-specific The News compliance, it is paid for en- KALONA tirely by the state DOT, which drew from state highway funds Construction workers from to pay for the project. Hickey Construction began “Iowa DOT believes it is in work on sidewalks along High- the best interest of the citizens way 22 in Kalona on Friday. of Iowa for the Iowa DOT to As part the Iowa Depart- facilitate ADA compliance in ment of Transporation’s tran- those communities that are not sition plan for the Americans required to develop a transition with Disabilities Act, the reno- plan,” Torres-Cacho said in an vations will replace sidewalks email. “The city of Kalona is on along Highway 22 to comply our list of communities.” with guidelines for sidewalk Construction is expected to evenness, crack width and tac- last for 14 workdays and will tile paving, according to A&R temporarily close intersection Land Services President Ryan walkways on Fourth, Fifth and Gurwell. Sixth streets as well as B Av- A&R is one contractor for enue. City Administrator Ryan the project, but documents from Schlabaugh said it would also the DOT cite Hickey Contract- partially close Highway 22. ing Company from Keokuk as “Essentially we’re taking a the primary contractor. four lane down to three, so we’re The project will replace ex- going to lose a lane for certain isting walkways but will not periods of time throughout the add any new facilities accord- day, throughout the project,” ing to District 5 Transportation Schlabaugh said. “Other than Planner Héctor Torres-Cacho. that, the community shouldn’t KALEN MCCAIN/THE NEWS He said that because the see a big impact.” Workers from Hickey Construction lay out a portion of new sidewalk along Highway 22 on Friday. PAGE 2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 NEWS THE NEWS

JIM JOHNSON/THE NEWS Highland administrators took precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by spreading out graduates on the high school football field. Highland celebrates socially distanced graduation

BY JIM JOHNSON classes due to record snowfall. The News “You owe us about 11 weeks RIVERSIDE of school,” Crawford said to laughter in the crowd. For months, there were Valedictorian Matt Butler doubts that they would get a and Salutatorian Makala Cox traditional graduation ceremo- gave a joint speech. ny, but Saturday, 49 Highland “We had just as much fun High School seniors gathered outside of class with a variety on the football field to get their of activities,” Butler said. diplomas from school board “Now our high school ad- President Nate Robinson. venture is over, and our future The graduates were spread is just beginning,” Cox said. out on the football field and “It is our time to use what an audience limited to family we have learned and experi- members were gathered in the stands, with 6 feet of separa- enced to contribute to a society tion to help prevent the spread in need of solutions,” Butler of the coronavirus, which had said. cut short their school year and Keynote speaker and social eliminated many senior activi- studies teacher Jeff Collins ties. noted the school year “was like Salutatorian Makala Cox and Valedictorian Matt Butler. “We are making the best of someone hit the pause button, part of the graduation ritual.” prepared to go out into the a strange, strange year,” Super- or the fourth quarter was called He noted, however: “There world. intendent Ken Crawford began because of lightning and not re- his comments. “When you say scheduled.” is one tradition that you have “All 49 of you will start the you are the Class of 2020, people “These are weird times, and not only kept alive but passed next chapters of your lives; will always remember, they’ll unfortunately, we are not done all expectations and set a re- some of you will begin your ca- say, ‘Oh yeah, that was the year with it yet,” Collins said. “This cord that, hopefully, will never reer; some of you will go off to we lost nine weeks of school.’” pandemic has taken away be equaled the longest senior college,” he said. “Forty-nine, He noted that the previous many traditions that high skip day ever.” men and women, 49 different Bill Laughlin Jr. tosses his mor- year, the class lost two weeks of school seniors get to enjoy as Collins said the class is well sets of dreams and goals.” tarboard in celebration.

HIGHLAND PROM

JIM JOHNSON/THE NEWS Jalynn Brown and Colby Stokes wave to people driving by the High- land High School prom grand march on Saturday. The grand march was moved outside to the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort parking lot to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. THE NEWS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 | PAGE 3

POP-UP FOOD PANTRY Kalona Optimist Club flags to fly on June 19 KALONA part of the club’s flag program. The Kalona Optimist Club Participants buy a “sub- will keep its flags flying in scription” so flags can be town until Saturday. placed at their home or busi- The flags were put up last ness on certain holidays. week to honor Flag Day, which “The regular dates are Me- was June 14. morial Day, Flag Day, Fourth Kalona resident Suzanne of July, Patriot’s Day, La- Yoder suggested via Facebook bor Day and Veterans Day,” that the Optimists keep the Crowther said. flags up to honor Juneteenth The club is offering dis- (June 19). counted subscriptions at $65 Juneteenth commemorated for two years to help make up the end of slavery in the United money lost by not being able States. to host concessions this sum- The message was forwarded mer. All of the money raised to Jim Crowther, president of through subscriptions go to- the Kalona Optimist Club, who ward local youth programs. said that the club agreed to the “Although circumstances request. are causing these programs to Crowther said that there make changes, the needs are are currently 271 flags flying as still there,” Crowther said. PET OF THE WEEK BODEAN

JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS Mid-Prairie school board member Jeremy Gugel fills boxes with food at Saturday’s final pop-up food pantry at the Kalona city shop. Volunteers handed out 158 boxes of food – nearly 5,000 pounds – Sat- urday. Since April, the cities of Kalona, Wellman and Riverside teamed up to distribute approximately 25,000 pounds of food to area residents over six pop-up pantry events. LOOKING AHEAD

LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE p.m. Lone Tree Community School District meeting DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. MONDAY JUNE 22 – 5:30 p.m. at high school library. Mid-Prairie school district THURSDAY JUNE 18 Sheep, goat and hog sale – meeting – work session at 6:15 Cattle and Hay Sale – Kalona Kalona Sales Barn. Sales Barn. p.m., business meeting at 7 Kalona Optimist Meeting – p.m. at central office. THURSDAY JUNE 25 Kalona Chamber building, 6 Highland school district Cattle and Hay Sale – Kalona p.m. meeting – 6 p.m. Sales Barn. SATURDAY JUNE 20 TUESDAY JUNE 23 SATURDAY JUNE 27 SUMMER BEGINS Short Peterseim Memorial Kalona Food Pantry – 401 E Kalona Tractorcade – be- Golf Tournament – Kalona Ave., 9 – 10:30 a.m. gins at Sunnyside Mennonite Golf Club. WEDNESDAY JULY 1 SUBMITTED Church at 5 p.m. Washington County Super- Sheep, goat and hog sale – visors – 9 a.m. at courthouse. Kalona Sales Barn. This week’s PAWS and More pet of the week is Bodean, an adult SUNDAY JUNE 21 male coonhound. Bodean is described as a ‘go-getter.’ Want to get FATHER’S DAY Lone Tree Farmers Market – THURSDAY JULY 2 Tank Park, 4 - 6:30 p.m. more exercise? Action is his middle name. His ‘let’s go!’ lifestyle will Kalona Brewing Brunch – Cattle and Hay Sale – Kalona keep you motivated to get outside and move. Bodean has tons of Sales Barn. 405 B Ave., Kalona, 11 a.m. - 2 WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 energy; and just like the sun, he’s burning and working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He’ll run for miles, chase a ball for hours, HILLCREST ACADEMY HONOR ROLLS and still want to play at the end of the day. For more information on Bodean, contact [email protected] or call First Honor Roll – 3.5-4.0 GPA Jimmy Yusuf. Second Honor Roll – 3.2-3.499 GPA 319-653-6713. (* denotes 4.0 GPA) 10th Grade: *Julia Boller, Leah Bontrager, 12th Grade: Abby Fritz, Max Martens, Yuli 12th Grade: Kobe Borntrager, Toby Chen, *Ivana Ebersole, *Evelyn Gerber, *Esther Montes de Oca and Edna Villatoro. Sarena Gerber, *Mia Graber, Kaylee Shafer, Ain- Hughes, Samara Jimenez, *Noah Miller, Titus 11th Grade: Kassandra Alvarez and Yani sley Shaw, *Bronze Slabach and Jesse Slater. Neuschwander, Alex Niemeyer, Chloe Staley and Gutierrez-Larios. 11th Grade: *Meredith Blossom, Aaron *Norah Yoder. Highland board ends Hershberger, *John Hughes, Sophie Marshall, 9th Grade: Josiah Beachy, *Grant Bender, 10th Grade: Gabe Bruns, Matthew Davies Sarah Miller, *Eli Ours, *Kennedy Roth, London *Hannah Chalupa, *Taryn Leichty, Jace Rempel and Garrett Durflinger. Schrock, Malia Sedlacek, *Aidan Yoder and and Luke Schrock. 9th Grade: Samantha Camarena-Paredes. teacher contract BY KALEN MCCAIN enrollment is just not where we COLLEGE BRIEFS The News want it,” Crawford said in an in- RIVERSIDE terview after the meeting. Bluffton University To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a a Bachelor of Science in athletic training. She Enrollment this school year Timothy Bender of Wellman earned bach- student must record a 3.5 grade point average was an Honors Program Member and graduated The Highland school board was down by 12 students in the Summa Cum Laude. elor’s degrees in Bible and theology and history or better for the semester. fired a high school teacher af- Highland district, according to from Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio. ter a closed session at its June 8 official numbers announced in He was the recipient of the History and Bi- University of Iowa meeting. Iowa State University Four area students were named to the October. Crawford said the dis- ble and Theology Distinguished Scholar awards. Industrial arts teacher Brian Several area students were awarded their University of Iowa’s spring semester president’s trict still expects enrollment to Bender graduated as a member of the Haymond had his contract ter- degrees at Iowa State University’s virtual spring list. level off soon. Honors Program, the C. Henry Smith Scholar minated in a 6-1 decision, with commencement. Those students were Joshua Gingerich and In addition to teaching indus- Program and the 2019-20 Pi Delta Society. Kathy Butler dissenting. Butler Emma Troyer of Kalona received a Bach- Ireland Hostetler of Kalona, Jayla Rediger of declined to comment on her vote trial arts, Haymond coached the elor of Science in biology. She was an Honors school’s speech program. Craw- Eastern Mennonite University Wellman and Phillip Spisak of Riverside. after the meeting. Program member and graduated Summa Cum A number of students were named to the Although the move was not ford said speech would likely Cole Ours, a biology major from Kalona, Laude. university’s dean’s list for the spring semester. technically a reduction in force, continue under another spon- was named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at Elena Sieverding of Lone Tree received a Students from Kalona were Joshua Gin- Superintendent Ken Crawford sor, while industrial tech cours- Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Bachelor of Science in event management and gerich, Aleigha Gugel, Bailey Hershberger, Ire- said it would help the district es will be replaced with a mixed Va. graduated Magna Cum Laude. land Hostetler, Kessa Jones, Lily Schlabaugh make ends meet going forward. bag of agriculture and welding The dean’s list includes degree-seeking Jacob Viner of Lone Tree received a Bach- and Moria Slabaugh. “It was a difficult decision, classes. students who achieve a semester GPA of at least elor of Science in marketing. Students from Wellman were Brianna 3.75. Emily Davidson of Riverside received a Adam, Caleb Davis, Michelle Flanegan, Alex- Bachelor of Science in marketing and entrepre- andra Humston, Lola Knight, Jayla Rediger and Hesston College neurship and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Mikayla Ulin. Several area students earned degrees at Mikayla Humston of Wellman received Students from Riverside were Caleb Brase, Hesston College’s virtual commencement cer- a Bachelor of Arts in English and graduated Katherine Cermak, Briana Davis, Whitney Dun- emony May 23. Summa Cum Laude. can, Michaela Shaffer, Elena Short and Phillip Jenna Boller of Kalona earned a Bachelor Jacob Schmieder of Wellman received a Spisak. of Science in nursing. Bachelor of Liberal Studies and graduated Cum Students from Lone Tree were James Ford, Alyssa Hershberger of Wellman and Isaac Laude. Tiernan Griffin, Brady Houser, Grant Lenz and Miller earned associate of arts degrees. Hannah Van Roekel of Wellman received Isaac Sarinana. Brooke Brenneman of Parnell and Levi Gey- er of Oxford earned associate of general studies degrees. The school also announced that Jacob Boller of Kalona, Levi Geyer of Oxford and Alys- sa Hershberger were all named to the spring semester dean’s list. University of Central Oklahoma Jaedynn Ann Evans of Kalona was named to the spring 2020 semester dean’s honor roll at the University of Central Oklahoma in Okla- homa City. PAGE 4 | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 OPINION THE NEWS Lawmakers manage moments of unity

The coronavirus legislative session of 2020 ended like a slow-moving train derailment, as legislators wrapped up the session with emotional, parti- san debates over abortion and absentee voting. But along the way, there have been some golden mo- anything more. ments of harmony, of such gen- This bill was a demonstra- uine bipartisan cooperation tion of how personal relation- and responsiveness to Iowans ships can occasionally over- that it could almost restore come partisanship. one’s faith in government. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R- The obvious example was Wilton, the bill’s floor man- Thursday’s stunningly speedy ager, spoke directly in his clos- and unanimous approval of a ing comments to Reps. Smith bill aimed at addressing police and Ako Abdul-Samad, D-Des misconduct. Moines. “… It will go down as one It was “easy to work with of this Legislature’s finest you,” he said, “because you’re hours,” Gov. Kim Reynolds my friends. Because I’ve said Friday, before signing the known you for 12 years, and I bill. because I implicitly trust you. The legislation was a direct And I think that can be an ex- message to Iowans who have ample for all other people: It’s demonstrated by the thou- really hard to hate when you sands for police reform in the care about somebody.” Primary voting turnout was amazing wake of George Floyd’s death There have been other note- in Minneapolis. worthy examples of bipartisan Iowans are amazing. The ing COVID-19. “We hear you,” House Ma- collaboration over the past level of civic engagement This summer marks the jority Leader Matt Windschitl, week and a half. among our citizens is unri- centennial anniversary of R-Missouri Valley, told mem- Rep. Cecil Dolecheck, R- valled. We proved that once women gaining the long over- bers of Des Moines Black Lives Mount Ayr, worked with again when voters turned out due right to vote with the rati- Matter and others in the gal- Democrats on the House Edu- in record numbers to cast their fication passage of the 19th lery before the House vote. cation Committee to strip out ballots in the June primary Amendment. More than any- The legislation was remark- controversial language dealing election. one else, Iowan Carrie Chap- able in the fact that it origi- with corporal punishment and Despite an ongoing pandem- man Catt deserves credit for its nated with Democrats and par- teacher immunity from a bill ment working together to en- ticularly with members of the ic and civil unrest across the sure Iowans could vote safely. passage. The record turnout in aimed at helping schools ad- state, Iowans were determined this primary election was great Iowa Black Caucus and was dress classroom violence and Congress and President Trump to make their voices heard the tribute to her legacy. advanced by the GOP major- disruptive behavior. made funds available through best way possible: by voting. Although election day is ity party. Its lightning-fast Sen. Dan Zumbach, R-Ryan, the Cares Act that allowed us More than 520,000 votes over, our work is not complete. progress from introduction of and Sen. Tony Bisignano, D- to provide personal protective a leadership bill to the gover- Des Moines, collaborated to were cast in the June primary, equipment and other resources Every county will conduct nor’s desk in a single day was show an autistic young man shattering the existing record to the counties. post-election audits in random- a rare phenomenon. that he can make a real differ- of 449,490, set in 1994. Despite Iowa Homeland Security ly selected precincts to help en- It speaks in part to Demo- ence in his advocacy for diver- unprecedented obstacles, it and Emergency Management sure the accuracy of the vote. crats’ willingness to compro- sity and inclusion in our state. was a smooth and secure elec- and the Iowa National Guard That is one of many protec- mise and accept a bill that law- The House on Friday ap- tion. delivered masks, gloves, and tions we put in place to protect makers of both parties admit proved the Senate’s amend- The credit goes to Iowa vot- hand sanitizer so Iowans could Iowa’s elections. We believe falls far short of rectifying 400 ment allowing people with dis- ers, poll workers and county vote safely at the polls. in making it easy to vote, but years of racial injustice. orders on the autism spectrum auditors. I am so proud of ev- County auditors exuded hard to cheat. Rep. Ras Smith, D-Waterloo, to request a designation on eryone who participated and grace while under extreme Thank you to everyone in- said lawmakers were not able their driver’s licenses to head the people behind the scenes in pressure and worked to find volved for pulling off a record- to come to agreement on vital off potentially dangerous mis- all 99 counties that made it hap- creative solutions for unprec- breaking election during a issues such as racial profiling understandings with police. pen. edented problems. Poll work- state health emergency. in a two-week session. House Speaker Pat Grass- This election was a terrific ers ushered voters through the “… But this body, in 10 days ley said in his end-of-session example of counties, state agen- process on election day while Paul Pate is the Iowa secretary of state who of hard work and critical con- speech that although lawmak- cies and the federal govern- minimizing the risk of spread- oversees elections. versations, we were able to ers did not accomplish all of make significant steps in ad- their goals on issues like child dressing historic injustices in care and broadband expansion, our country,” he said. “I think we’ve shown on most Black Lives Matter – a couple stories That acceptance stems in of those issues that those can part from an understanding be done in a bipartisan way.” I have had a few friends late- Over the years, Melissa and that in a truncated legislative ly urge me to speak publicly I have gone through many in- session interrupted by COV- Iowa Capital Dispatch Editor Kathie Obradovich about some of my experiences stances of self-doubt. Were we ID-19, there simply wouldn’t be has been covering Iowa government and politics as the father of three African doing things right? What if we time to reach a consensus on for more than 30 years. American children and the fos- screwed something up? ter father for dozens more. Through it all, Monique has LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Some friends continue to met us with unconditional pos- prod me. So, I decided to share itive regard. She has always a couple of positive stories that ever heard that phrase. had our back – always. Unemployment not Mid-Prairie working illustrate some of the incred- And when we have screwed ible help I had from African So one day, I took the kids paycheck deduction on culture, diversity to Orville’s office. I had been up, she has said, “It’s OK. We Editor: Editor: Americans as my kids were are all doing the best we can.” growing up. there dozens of times, but I had I wish to clarify a comment The situation in Minneapo- never seen him behave so for- I remember an instance in Rod Sullivan’s article about lis and across the country truly I have known Orville from a few years ago. “Speedy” Townsend a long mally. Joni Ernst (The News, June 4.) saddens me. It runs contrary As it happened, I caught a time. He was dressed to the nines I am not being political on this to one of the tenets of my faith, couple of boys doing something I ended up on a slow pitch – a purple suit and tie with a issue, but Mr. Sullivan needs to “Love your neighbor.” wrong who were very good team with him when I was only bright yellow shirt, as I recall. check his facts before he makes I am proud of the Mid- friends of both my kids and the 19 years old. He asked the kids what they remarks. Prairie Community School Washingtons. Speedy is about 20 years wanted to be, but they were too My husband and I have District and appreciate the The boys said, “Mrs. Wash- older than me, so I was always young to have any idea. But he Mid-Prairie school board. With ington told us it was OK.” I been employers for 47 years amazed at how he outplayed all made the point: “You can be school board support, a district laughed, pulled out my cell- and never has federal unem- us youngsters at 40 years old. anything you want to be. You Culture and Diversity Com- phone, and said, “I have known ployment been deducted from I later worked alongside can be the boss. You are good mittee was formed two years Mrs. Washington since you an employee’s paycheck. him in the human services enough to do this.” The employer is required by ago to foster discussions about boys were in kindergarten, and bigotry, prejudice and bias field, and it was clear that While lots of our kids grow federal law to pay the federal I know better. Let’s call her to ensure every Mid-Prairie Speedy was perhaps the most up very self-confident, many of unemployment as a payroll ex- up.” student, parent and employee pre-eminent leader in the local our kids grow up scared and in- pense. Monique was at my house is treated with the same high African American community. secure. Only federal withholding, in five minutes. level of respect and dignity. Well, not long after the kids While some of our kids go She loaded those boys in her Social Security, Medicare and We know we are not perfect, moved in, Orville approached into the world too full of them- car and started letting them Iowa withholding are deduct- and that improvement is possi- me and said, “We need to make selves, many others go in lack- ed from an employee pay, and ble. We also know that schools an appointment for you to ing self-confidence. have it before they were out of those are then sent to the prop- are only a part of the larger come to my office.” Orville knew black kids the driveway. er governing agencies. community. However, the dis- I asked what was up, and needed to be told “you are good A couple hours later, the This may not seem like a big trict will continue our efforts he said, “It’s about your kids. enough to do this” early and of- boys called me and apologized issue, but I just want to point to improve to make sure we do The only black adults they see ten. for doing what they had done out that this is misinforma- our part to keep this area one are working at McDonald’s or Another person who has and for lying about her in- tion, and we need to be careful of the best places to live, work pushing a broom. God bless helped us tremendously over volvement. not to take everything we read and go to school. those people – they work hard. the years is my friend Monique I said, “I’ll bet you wish you as fact, especially in an elec- Mark Schneider But your kids have to know Washington. hadn’t mentioned her, don’t tion year. Superintendent they can have more. They can- Our kids went to school to- you?” Linda Kemp Mid-Prairie Community not be it if they do not see it.” gether K-12, and our middle They both chuckled and Kalona School District That was the first time I children are best friends. said, “Yes, sir!”

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Son Joseph’s ride is late, so and many more happy healthy Marvin “Marv” Eugene Yoder I decided to write this column years. She is a busy mother of 1946 - 2020 while we wait. Some of the three children with the oldest neighbors are without elec- being 3. Marvin “Marv” Eugene Yo- d a u g h t e r : tricity from some storms that Thursday is the first wed- der was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Missy Yoder blew down trees. We didn’t get ding of the year in our commu- Washington, Iowa, the son of of Keota; a much of anything here. We had nity. I am so glad we are finally Pete and Wilma (Brenneman) son: Travis a little rain, which we needed out of the lockdown here in Yoder. He grew up in Iowa ( K a r i s s a ) badly. Michigan. and Wisconsin, and graduated Yoder of Yesterday was a long, tir- long day. It was a fun day spent Our five oldest here at home from Bruce High School. Marv W e l l m a n ; ing, but fun day! My sister together and worth our time! are with the youth group and served in the United States nine grand- Emma and her daughters, my We want to go over to Mose plan to attend the 7 p.m. supper Army. c h i l d r e n ; five daughters and I, and also and daughter Susan’s house to- at the wedding. It is being held On Sept. 21, 1996, Marv two sisters: grandson Ryan and grand- day and help her start packing in our local community build- was united in marriage to Al- Mary (Dick) daughter Allison went to the up her dishes, etc. Mose wants ing. A lot of the youth have not ice Haines in Wellman. Marv Wenman of Iowa City and Don- Amish garage sales in a nearby to remodel the whole house, been together since March due owned and operated his own na Yoder of Wellman; and nu- community. Our driver had a put new siding and windows to the singings, weddings, and businesses as a home builder, merous nieces and nephews. big van and pulled a trailer to on the outside and fully remod- Saturday evenings at the com- carpenter, and a truck driver, He was preceded in death by put all our “goodies” in. el the inside. munity building being can- traveling all over the United his parents; father and mother- My granddaughters Abigail, They have an old farm- celled. States. He lived in Iowa, Wis- in-law: Everette and Jessie 3, and Jennifer, 2, and grand- house, and it seems one repair Daughter Lovina’s special consin, Florida, Tennessee, Haines; and a son: Shawn But- son T.J., 17 months, stayed at after another comes up. They friend Matthew is spending and has lived in Wellman since terbaugh. my sisters Verena and Susan’s decided to just empty most of several weeks with his parents 1992. Funeral service was held house while we went to the the house and dig in and see in Montana. After not having He enjoyed the outdoors Wednesday, June 17, 2020, garage sales. Niece Emma’s what needs repairing. There seen most of his family for six fishing, hunting, riding mo- at the Yoder-Powell Funeral little 16-month-old Jessica also will be a lot of dust, so they will months, this will be a happy re- torcycles, four-wheelers, play- Home in Kalona. Pastor Andy stayed at my sisters’ so they make their living quarters in union! ing cards and spending quality Townsend officiated. Burial had four children, age 3 and our pole barn part where we Matthew’s brother and two time with his family. was in the Wellman Cemetery. under, to keep them more than host church services as their sisters were in Michigan for a Marv died on Saturday, June A general memorial fund busy. Son Kevin and nephew house gets a makeover. wedding, so they traveled back 13, 2020, at his home in rural has been established. Mes- Steven stayed there too, so they It will be so much nicer with Matthew by train. That Wellman at the age of 73 years. sages may be sent to the family could help with the little ones. once it’s all done. They have a was several days of riding the Marv is survived by his at www.powellfuneralhomes. We found lots of nice bar- hard-to-heat house in the win- train. Glad they made it home wife: Alice of Wellman; a com. gains and came home with ter months, so this should help safely! many weeks’ worth of sewing tremendously. This week I’ll share a recipe done. I have a hard time not We sure aren’t going to for Caramel Pecans. A reader James Edward Christner, Ph.D. buying some clothes for my complain to have Jennifer and had requested it, and I didn’t little grandchildren. We prob- Ryan living next door to us for 1936 - 2020 have one. Another reader kind- ably went to 25 garage sales or several weeks. I can already ly sent one to me. Thank you! Roswell, Ga., resident medical re- more. We kind of lost count. see Jennifer coming walking Stay safe, stay healthy and God James E. Christner, 84, passed search by The trailer was filled with over here. She likes to act big- away June 12, 2020, with his consulting furniture, clothes, groceries, ger than her age and can really bless! family by his side. etc., when we came home. Then roll her eyes when you tell her with several Jim was born Jan. 7, 1936, in came the fun of unloading ev- something she doesn’t like to Caramel Pecans companies Wellman, Iowa, to Gideon and erything at the right house. I hear. So precious! into his late Hester Christner. was tired and so was everyone On Sunday, June 14, our 1/2 cup light brown sugar 70s. Jim was else. firstborn Elizabeth will have 2 tablespoons water He is survived by his wife a w a r d e d My husband Joe made sup- her 26th birthday. Time does 2 cups halved pecans and love of his life: Darlene, n u m e r o u s per on the grill, so I was glad have a way of slipping by. We to whom he was married 64 patents over to not have to do that after the wish her a happy birthday In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, years; his sons: Scott, Tim (De- his career. In 2011 he received stir and melt brown sugar and water until rap- nise), and Randall (Windy); the Chemical Pioneer Award idly bubbling. Add pecans, stirring thoroughly to and grandchildren: Jacob and and was appointed fellow by coat. Stir and cook 3-4 minutes until fragrant Rhys. The youngest of five the American Institute of and most of the liquid has evaporated, but not children, Jim is survived by Chemists. sisters: Ada and Ann, and is so long that the sugars burn. He was an athlete who ran Spread pecans in a single layer on a parch- preceded in death by brother: marathons into his 40s and was ment-lined baking sheet using a fork to sepa- Willard and sister: Jean. an avid sports fan, especially of rate them. Let stand at room temperature about Jim was a 1954 graduate of his grandchildren’s competi- an hour until fully cooled, set, and dry. Pecans Iowa Mennonite School. He tive activities. He also loved a will be slightly tacky to the touch. earned his B.A. in chemistry Break apart any pecan clusters and store in from Goshen College and his wide variety of music. an airtight container at room temperature for up Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Jim was a wise, soft-spoken, to a week, in the refrigerator for several weeks, University of Michigan. Dr. kind, and generous man. He or up to two months in the freezer. Christner went on to teach and was loved and cherished by conduct biomedical research his family and friends. We will Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina at both University of Michigan miss him dearly. Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and and the University of Alabama In lieu of flowers, please mother of eight. Readers can write to Eicher at in Birmingham. consider a donation to one of P.O. Box 1689, South Holland, IL 60473 (Please Jim and Darlene worked his favorite charities: include a self-addressed stamped envelope for together at Serim Research C[dded_j[ :_iWij[h I[h- a reply.); or email LovinasAmishKitchen@Men- Corp., in Elkhart, Ind., where vice: https://mds.mennonite. SUBMITTED noMedia.org and your message will be passed he retired as vice president of net/donate/ After a fun day out, Lovina enjoys her husband Joe cooking supper on to her to read. She does not personally re- Research and Development 9^_bZh[d¼i :[l[befc[dj on the grill for her. spond to emails. in 2000. He continued contrib- Academy of Roswell: https:// uting to the advancement of cdakids.org/give. Groups endorse Brenneman apartment plan Virginia Martin

BY JAMES JENNINGS Housing Needs Assessment,” Brenneman Pork. The larg- 1934 - 2020 The News Phil Ropp, president of the est employer in our area, they Virginia Martin, 85, of Lone Donnellson. KALONA Kalona Economic Develop- are committed to not only pro- Tree, passed away on Friday, She worked ment Group, wrote. “The providing their employees with June 12, 2020, at the Lone Tree as a nurse A number of local organiza- posed 12-unit project of three- quality jobs but committed to Health Care Center. Funeral for Dr. Dud- tions and government officials bedroom apartments would promoting a quality of life for services were held Tuesday, have expressed their support help us address our housing them as well.” ley Noble, June 16, 2020, at Snyder & Hol- for a proposed new apartment demands locally.” Mid-Prairie Superintendent Mercy Hos- lenbaugh Funeral & Cremation building in Kalona. David Collins, executive Mark Schneider addressed pital, the Services of Lone Tree, former- Brenneman Pork is propos- director of the Washing- how the lack of available hous- University ing to build a 12-unit apart- ton Economic Development ing impacts the school district. ly the Sorden-Lewis Funeral of Iowa and ment building on a vacant lot group, wrote that “clean and “Currently, more than 400 Home. Memorials may be left the John- just north of Dollar General on affordable housing” is needed students open enroll into Mid- to the Eastern Star ESTARL son County Traveling Nurses Highway 1. scholarship fund for Christian in Washington County and Prairie from 14 other school program. Virginia also helped The apartments would ministry education in memory praised Brenneman Pork for districts,” Schneider wrote. Jack on the farm. She was a house company workers and of Virginia. Online condolenc- looking out for the welfare of “Many of these families would 50-year member of the Order their families. es may be sent to the family Brenneman Pork is seek- its employees. like to live in our district, but of the Eastern Star and was “Brenneman Pork is a top- there is not enough available at www.sandhfuneralservice. ing Workforce Housing Tax com. appointed to the state office of Credits for the estimated $2.3 notch employer, caring for housing. More homes would Virginia Sherrill Wohlhuet- Grand Ruth in 1976. Virginia million project and needed the and meeting the need of their not only increase our property er was born June 15, 1934, in also enjoyed needlepoint. endorsement of local govern- workforce long before it be- tax base, it would also allow came a necessity, evidenced by more parents and students to Donnellson, Iowa, the daugh- Virginia will be deeply ments. missed by her niece and neph- At their June 1 meeting, the their past performance,” Col- be a bigger part of our commu- ter of Fred and Freda Wohl- ew; cousins; extended family; Kalona City Council unani- lins wrote. “They are the larg- nity.” hueter. She graduated from mously granted its support est private sector employer The Washington County the University of Iowa nursing and good friends: the Vincents. for the project and pledged a in Washington County. Their Board of Supervisors and State program. Virginia was united She was preceded in death $1,000-per-unit match if the proposed project would help al- Sen. Kevin Kinney also wrote in marriage to Bueford “Jack” by her parents; her husband: project is approved. leviate some of the demand in letters of support. Martin on Aug. 10, 1963, in Jack; and her dog: Fritz. Other groups wrote letters our area.” Char Brenneman of of support to the Iowa Work- Lyndon Hershberger, Brenneman Pork said that the force Housing Tax Credit Pro- president of the Kalona Area project is still in the works. gram. Chamber of Commerce, wrote, “Nothing is set in stone, so “The greater Kalona area “We appreciate the many we really don’t have any com- is in need of workforce hous- contributions and support of ment on that at this time,” she ing, as documented in the 2019 our community provided by said. Riverside planning contest for Fourth of July Riverside residents and Register by calling City Hall On July Fourth, walk, drive homeowners – kids included at 319-648-3501. There is no fee or pedal around town to enjoy – are invited to decorate their to enter. the decorations. home or lawn in red, white and blue for the Fourth of July. Prizes will be awarded for winners in the following cat- egories: CeijfWjh_ej_Y$ Ceij Yh[Wj_l[ ki[ e\ h[Z" white and blue. Ceij\bW]i$ KALONA OPTIMIST

The Kalona Optimist Club will meet Thursday, June 18 at the Kalona Chamber building at 6 p.m. with a potluck meal followed by a program. All are welcome. PAGE 6 | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 LIFE THE NEWS

PROBLEM SOLVERS

The junior division team of (from left) Will Seele, Ciaran Bentler, Mo- riah Haveman and Noelle Schnoebelen won 10th place internationally.

SUBMITTED All participants in the Future Problem Solving 2020 International The middle division team of (from left) Maggie Greer, Lewis Sutton, Senior division individual com- Competition and their coach met at Eichelberger Farms in Wayland Matt Schaeckenbach and Brady Diercks won third place interna- petitor Anna Ramsey won third on June 5. tionally. place internationally. Home-schoolers fare well as Future Problem Solvers The 2020 version of the Fu- Future Problem Solving com- tions lessened after the first of several local students placed placing third internationally, ture Problem Solving Interna- petition held in Ames right be- June, the students were able to among the best in the world. outperforming 66 teams from tional Competition was a vir- fore schools closed due to the meet in-person to complete the The junior division (grades 25 states, plus teams from New tual one for the first time in the coronavirus in March. two-hour written competition 4-6) team of Ciaran Bentler, program’s 46-year history. Instead of meeting in-per- and participate in the oral pre- Moriah Haveman, Noelle Zealand, Singapore, China, Instead of taking place in son to prepare to compete on sentations on June 5. Schnoebelen and Will Seele Thailand, Australia and Tur- Amherst, Mass., area students the topic of terraforming, stu- Eichelberger Farms in Way- placed 10th out of the best 59 key. took part in the competition dents completed eight weeks of land allowed the Future Prob- teams in the world. Anna Ramsey, participating from Wayland. online assignments, including lem Solving students to use its In the middle division in the senior division (grades Several local home-schooled writing their own futuristic large meeting room as the com- (grades 7-9), the team of Mag- students qualified for the inter- stories about terraforming a petition site. gie Greer, Matt Schaecken- 10-12) problem-solving com- national event based on their planet or moon. Results of all competitions bach, Lewis Sutton and Brady petition for individuals, also written work at the statewide Since coronavirus restric- were released last week, and Diercks earned the honor of placed third internationally.

WELLMAN-SCOFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

The summer reading pro- ing a possible phased-in plan of the Union!” graphic biogra- gram is underway. Watch the after July 1. phy by Mark Shulman. website for activities: www. New adult fiction: “Truth New junior fiction: “Pug wellmanlibrary.org. and Justice” by Fern Mi- Blasts Off” by Kyla May; Curbside pickup is avail- chaels; “The Secrets of Love “Magnificent Monsters of able. Call or email to request Story Bridge” by Phaedra Pat- Cedar Street” by Lauren Oli- books for pickup 319-646-6858 rick; “The Summer House” by ver; “Dragonslayer” by Tui T. or [email protected]. James Patterson; “Hideaway” Sutherland; and “Busted by The Wellman-Scofield Pub- by Nora Roberts; “Have You lic Library board of trustees Seen Me?” by Kate White; and Breakfast” by Tom Watson. and the director are working “The River” by Peter Heller. New easy reading: “The on a plan to reopen the library New young adult: “Dare World Needs More Purple Peo- when they can provide a safe Me” by Megan E. Abbott. ple” by Kristen Bell; and “It’s environment for staff and pa- New junior biography: Impossible!” by Tracey Cord- trons. The library is consider- “Abraham Lincoln: Defender eroy. LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES

Ainsworth 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Bonewald; Sunday: Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 South English Ainsworth Community Church: Ainsworth, Worship Sunday Nichols English River Church of the Brethren: 29252 137th St. West Union Mennonite Church: 3253 305th St. Parnell, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Club Wed 6:30 p.m. Kalona United Methodist Church: 4th St. & C Ave. 656- Nichols Christian Church: 607 Grant Ave; 723-4346; (Hwy 22 between South English & Kinross) 667-5235; 646-6004; Pastor: David Heusinkveld; Sunday Worship: 2642, www.kalonaumc.org; Pastor: Gene Kubli; Sunday Sunday Services: Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school: Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 9:30a.m. Sunday School: 10:45a.m.; Mennonite Wom- Hills Worship: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship following. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. en: First Wed. of every month 8:30a.m.-3p.m.; Men’s St. Joseph Catholic Church: Hills, Adminstrator: Father 10:30 a.m. Wellman Luncheon: second Thurs. noon of each month at Roger Mike Spiekermeier; Carol Kaalberg, 319-330-5324. Nichols United Methodist Church: 315 Main; 723-4585; Amish Circuit: Champion HIll. Oct. to April.; Sunday Stutzman’s. Mass schedule: Sunday 10 a.m Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church: 1408 540th St. Pastors: Mary & Don Timmermann; Sunday Services: 9 Service: 10:30 a.m. For information, call Fred Wagner, SW 656-2076, http://ldcmc.org, Email: [email protected]; a.m. Family Worship Service with Children’s Message 319-936-7778. Zion Christian Fellowship: 1308 Madison Ave. Pastor: Iowa City Pastor: Don Patterson; Associate Pastor: Steve Nelson; Elvin Martin. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Crosspoint Baptist Church, Pastor Mike Barr. Meeting at Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. St. Mary’s: Short St & Grand Ave; Administrator: Father Asbury United Methodist Church: 601 8th Ave. 646-2417; the Clarion Hotel 2525 N. Dodge Street, Iowa City; Sun- Mike Spiekermeier; Carol Kaalberg, 319-330-5324 Sun- Pastor: Melissa Warren; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Drive in West Chester day Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Sharon Bethel Mennonite Church: 5 miles north on day Mass: 8 a.m. worship, lower parking lot. Radio station 101.7 West Chester United Methodist Church: 403 Franklin Supper and Bible Study (offsite). Highway 1, ¼ mile east, 683-2672; Pastors: Delmar Street, 698-4665; Pastor: Melissa Warren; Sunday drive- Bontrager, Elwyn Stutzman, Gabriel Beachy, Lamar Ropp; North English First Baptist Church: 600 4th St., 646-2254; Pastor: Rev. in service, 10 a.m. at Wellman Asbury lower parking lot, Kalona Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Champion Hills United Methodist Church: 3132 TT Ave., Mark Larson; Sunday School for all ages 9:00 a.m. Sun- station 101.7 Cornerstone Community Church; 229 South 14th St.; rural North English. 319-664-3829. Sunday worship: day Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Communion is held the Floyd Yutzy, 319-430-9574; cornerstonekalona@gmail. Sharon Center United Methodist Church: rural Johnson 10:30 a.m. first Sunday of each month. Washington com; Sunday, 10 a.m. Nursery & kids’s classes available County at corner of James Ave & 520th St. 683-2564, Oxford Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA): 1226 E Washington http://sharoncenterumc.wordpress.com; Pastor Anita Windham Community Church: 1424 Black Diamond Rd. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Missouri Synod) St. 653-3950; Pastor: Maureen Howard; Sunday Worship East Union Mennonite Church: 5615 Gable Ave. SW, 656- Johnson; Casual Worship: Sunday 8:30 a.m. Fellowship SW, 2 miles north of Frytown. Pastor: Randy Harker, 319- 5th St. & 4th Ave, 646-2702; Pastor: Rev. Zachary Voss; & Communion Service: 9 a.m. Faith Formation classes Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 2590; Joel Beachy, Pastor, Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Hour: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30- 430-1912; Sunday Worship 10 a.m. windhamchurch.com for all ages are held from 8:15-8:55 a.m. Wednesday Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Richmond New Life Community Church: meets at Parkside Activities Evening Worship & Communion 6 p.m. (all year round) website: luthwash.org Current info on church phone re- Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church: 2605 540th St. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church: 648-2331, cluster- Center, office located at 214 8th Ave, 674-9057, Office Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church: 501 14th St. cording, 319-653-3950 SW; Pastors: Conrad Hertzler, 319-512-6186; Sunday 656-2688; Pastors: Floyd Helmuth and Marv Bender; parishes.org; Fr. Bill Roush; Mass: Sunday 8 a.m. hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon-Fri. www.newlifewellman.org; Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Aaron Fleming, 646-2390; Sunday Worship: 10 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday School: Prairie Flower Baptist Church: 1909 Larch Ave, at the cor- 10:45 a.m. Riverside a.m. Full Gospel Revival Center: 1103 J Ave. 656-2298; Pas- The Church In Riverside: 41 E 1st St., 698-2185, the- ner of 190th St., rural Washington; Pastor: David Cotner. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Prai- tor: Jeremy Gugel; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.; Wednesday Shiloh: 209 1st St., 656-3156, Sunday Worship: 9:30 [email protected]; Patrick Leonard, Evan- Salem Mennonite Fellowship: 1306 Keokuk Washington Mid-Week Service: 7 p.m.; [email protected] gelist; Service Times: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Rd., 7 miles west of Wellman; Ministry: Gerald Kreider rie Time: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday: Various activities posted a.m.; Small group meetings in homes throughout the on our web site, prairieflowerbaptistchurch.org week. 319-667-2728; Wilford Beachy 319-656-3733; Sunday Gospel Light Fellowship: 401 E Ave (Hwy 22) Pastor: River City Church: Meet at Highland Elementary School, Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Dwight Schrock, 319-530-4783; Sunday School: 9:30 Kinross 220 Schnoebelen St.; www.rivercityia.org; Pastor Rodney St. James Parish: 602 West 2nd St. , 653-4504, 319- a.m.; Message: 10:45 a.m. Kinross Christian Church; Sunday worship: 8:30 - 9:30 Gehman; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church: 11th St & Maplewood, 648- 458-0412 cell; Father Bernie Weir; Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. 2331, clusterparishes.org; Fr. Bill Roush; Saturday Mass: a.m.; Spanish 11:30 a.m. stjameswashington.org Haven Conservative Mennonite Church: 5203 Cosgrove St. Mary’s Catholic Church: 51 St. Mary’s St., 648-2331, 5 p.m. Rd. SW, 1 mile west of Hwy.1; Ministry: Nelson Beachy, Lone Tree clusterparishes.org; Fr. Bill Roush; Mass: Sunday, 10 United Methodist Church: 206 W 2nd St. 653-5446; Pas- 683-2377, James Swartzentruber, 683-2372; Sunday St. Mary’s: 216 W. Jayne St; Administrator: Father Mike a.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. at Pleasantview Home. Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church: 6 ½ miles west of tor: Kwang Song; Traditional worship 8 & 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Spiekermeier; Carol Kaalberg, 319-330-5324 Saturday Cheese Factory, 656-3843; Pastor: Elmer Miller; Sunday school 10 a.m. Nursery available for 8 and 10 a.m. ser- Mass: 4 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church in Riverside: 11 E 2nd Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. vices. Washingtonumc.com. Kalona Mennonite Church: 6th Street & J Ave., 656-2736, St. 648-3092; Pastor: Edward Peterson, Sunday Service: kalonamennonitechurch.com; Pastors: Scott Swartzendr- United Presbyterian Church of Lone Tree: 110 W Elm St; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. (Pre- Wellman Mennonite Church: 1215 8th Ave. 646-2532; Washington Reformed Presbyterian, Washington; Sab- uber; Associate Pastor: Josh Lundberg; Sunday Worship: 629-4900 www.lonetreeiowachurch.com; Pastor: Rev. Jim school - 6th grade). Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday. bath School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m THE NEWS LOOKING BACK THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 | PAGE 7 115 YEARS AGO JUNE 23, 1905 LOOKING BACK - KALONA

Kalona Papa, mama and six broth- ers are in ecstasies over the arrival of a wee girlie in the George Stump family since Thursday, June 15. We are glad for them. 100 YEARS AGO JUNE 17, 1920

Kalona Mrs. Dewey and daughter Lucile of Wellman were Wednesday visitors in Kalona. L. E. Southwick of Kalona was in Riverside Tuesday on business. 75 YEARS AGO JUNE 21, 1945

Kalona Good neighbors activity was reported this week by Dale Jackson, who has been con- fined to his bed with mumps during the past three and one- half weeks. At various time, neighbors assisted with chores, hoeing and plowing corn and SUBMITTED preparing and planting a field Boone School 1928 or 1929. Back row: Truman Schrock, Monroe Hostetler, Lydia Rhodes, Ralph Schlabaugh, Olin Gingerich, Bill Snyder, of soybeans. Those who as- Paul Snyder, Cora Miller, Ada Rhodes. Middle row: Charles Jacob, Idella Schlabaugh, Magdalene Snyder, Marjorie Schwimley, Verton Sny- sisted with this work were: der, Robert Hostetler, Paul Miller, LeRoy Kerney, Ivan Swartzentruber, Lester Gingerich, Nettie Miller, Gladys Gingerich, Dorothy Yoder, Del- Jay Figgins, Ammon Miller, mar Schlabaugh. Front: Omar Schlabaugh, Darlene Snyder, Ruby Snyder, Gladys Schlabaugh, Melva Yoder, Ruby Jacob, Ruth Jacob, Harold Olin Schrock, Chris Miller, Newt Kessler, Monroe Bender, Sahs, Gerald Schwimley, Olen Swartzentruber, Russel Yoder. Eli Beachy, Dan Glick, Harley Glick, Clifford Small, Ivan M. Miller and Homer Jackson. mann, Mrs. Paul Baumert and by the Highland band will be adding that “there are cities designed to tap the interest Mr. and Mrs. L. E. South- Mrs. Dale K. Gingerich. played at Ainsworth on June that have charged the parents of a wide range of alumni. wick, Kathryn and Junior, ar- Explorer Scouts and advi- 18. They will play at River- and their crime rate went way Planning for and coordinat- rived in Kalona from Redwood, sors will leave Saturday morn- side for the annual celebration down.” ing the anniversary weekend Calif., where they have made ing for their wilderness canoe June 27. Less than a month remains was the work of a five-member their home for nearly two trip to Canada. Explorers who Mr. and Mrs. Dennis until past and present admin- committee chaired by Susan years. will be going on the trip are Wieland and sons left on Sat- istrators, faculty, staff and Gingerich. Other committee The Farmers Supply Sales Mike Beck, Greg Boyd, Mike urday for a four-day visit at students gather to celebrate members are Larry Swartzen- is now owned and managed by and Tony Hartley, John McAn- points of interest in St. Louis. 50 years of Iowa Mennonite druber, IMS director of devel- Lloyd Yoder, who purchased drew, Warren Ropp and Doug Wellman School’s existence. Activities opment; Wilbur Yoder, IMS the interest of his partner, Hen- Showalter. Advisor Dick Beck A Rotary past presidents for the weekend of July 14-16 principal; and Colleen Stoltzfus ry A. Mast, this week. and assistant advisor Bob plaque was presented to the include a variety of activities and Lois Gugel, IMS alumni. R. H. Peterseim is suffering Hartley will furnish transpor- Wellman Rotary club from the from several cracked ribs and tation. Wellman Savings Bank. It will bruises he received Wednes- Mrs. Elmer L. Yoder and hang on the wall of the meet- day evening when a bull at- twin sons were the honored ing room in the Wellman Café. tacked him. He was attempting guests at a shower Thursday It contains the names of the 31 to herd the animal in the barn afternoon in the home of Mrs. men who have served as presi- when it knocked him down and Marlin Gingerich with Mrs. dent of the Wellman club since tried to trample him. He finally Lynn Graber and Mrs. Eldon managed to get hold of the ring it was organized in 1939. Four Gingerich as co-hostesses. charter members are still ac- in the animal’s nose allowing The Mid-Prairie girls soft- him time to get to his feet and tive members of the club: Lloyd ball team have a record of 3 Durst, A. C. Gingerich, Eddie to safety. and 1. In Monday night’s game Jones and Lyle Wade. Leroy V. Miller left Satur- with West Liberty, Vicki Grout Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Yoder day evening for Lincoln, Neb., pitched a three-hitter. In the and Kevin and Mr. and Mrs. where he visited Mr. and Mrs. hitting department, Cathy Lyle Yoder of Kalona spent the J. John Miller and family. Welte and Vicki Grout each weekend on Lake of the Ozarks Donald Ray Speas and Mar- had three hits, Linda Kos col- near Osage Beach, Mo. jorie Hochstetler underwent lected two. tonsillectomies at the Wash- Lone Tree ington hospital. The Grace United Church 25 YEARS AGO Those sharing a picnic at of Christ and the First Untied JUNE 22, 1995 Sunset Park in Washington Methodist Church of Lone Tree honoring John Shalla on Fa- voted to join with and become Kalona ther’s Day were Mr. and Mrs. apart of the United Presbyte- John Shalla Sr., Mrs. Emma Curfew time has been rian Church. This action was changed by Kalona City Coun- Bopp, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Con- approved by an overwhelming cil. The change is from 10:30 nor and daughters, Mr. and majority of voting members of p.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and Mrs. Charles Marek and sons, each church. from 11 p.m. to midnight for Mr. and Mrs. Clem Shalla and Ferrel Moody was elected weekends. Curfew remains family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo TeBo- president of the Lone Tree in effect until 6 a.m. for those ckhorst and family, Mr. and Chamber of Commerce at the younger than 18 years old. HIV BASICS Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst, Mr. and regular meeting. Mrs. Dale Duwa, Mr. and Mrs. Riverside City Clerk Karen Christner Lamont Kelley and family, St. Mary’s alumni banquet raised objections about chang- Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lemley and was held Saturday evening at ing the curfew time, saying Colleen, Virginia Donaldson, the Knights of Columbus Hall that it was too late. Charles Shalla and Kate Shal- in Riverside, with a buffet din- Councilwoman Jenelle Bend- la. ner and dancing. er noted that the problem “is Wellman The first summer concert probably with the parents,” Pvt. Junior Goodwin, 20, U. S. Marine Corps, was one of 250 wounded Marines and sailors who received the Purple Heart this week in one of the largest Commercial Agricultural mass awards ceremonies held Equestrian Garages by the Navy. Hobby Shops And More! A birthday party was held Saturday afternoon for Gary FACT: HIV is not transmitted through Dean Redlinger who was 3 Eastern CO NE and Western IA Wisconsin saliva, tears, or sweat. years old. 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JIM JOHNSON/THE NEWS Lone Tree school board President Christina Magruder congratulates outgoing board member Josh Zaruba after Zaruba resigned from the board because he has moved outside the district boundaries. Supervisors approve base for northern ambulance BY MARY ZIELINSKI housed in a building that is Correspondent part of the land obtained buy WASHINGTON Kalona in a voluntary annexa- tion of former Shiloh church The county’s ambulance property. service will have an ambu- While some modifications lance based on 133th Street, a are expected to be made to the move that will reduce emer- building, the facility is fully gency response time by nearly half from Washington. functionally, complete with all The announcement, made utilities, the board was told. to Washington County super- Peck said that that response SUBMITTED visors Tuesday by Ambulance time to a call likely will be 10- Busy Bear made his final social media appearance enjoying a boat ride to celebrate the end of the Services Director Jeremy 15 minutes to either the east or school year. Peck, resulted from the meet- west cities. ing Thursday, June 11, among Board Chairman Jack BEAR/Continued from Page 1 county personnel and Kalona Seward Jr. said that the ar- and Wellman city representa- rangement probably will in- teddy bear became a fixture massive stuffed animal almost watercraft. tives. volve a 28E Agreement between on Mid-Prairie’s social me- disposed of it before the teddy Going forward, Schneider The ambulance will be the cities and the county. dia. Schneider and his family bear hunt offered a change of said Busy Bear would “take the began posing the bear for pic- fate. summer off” now that the cen- tures as a welcome distraction “She actually was going tral office has reopened with / in stressful times. to get rid of the bear because schools hoping to resume in- ORDINANCE Continued from Page 1 “I was just doing it for it’s so big,” Schneider said. “I person classes this fall. people to enjoy, for young stu- mean, where do you put a 6-foot While the toy bear may still Ability for P&Z and City Coun- that in new developments that dents or students of any age,” bear?” appear in occasional photos, cil to utilize trails plans and Schneider said. “It was kind of When it came to photo undeveloped lots after seven his status as the center of at- comprehensive plans for fu- a nice diversion for our fam- shoots, however, the bear’s tre- years of 75% of the lots have tention has likely come to an ture land dedications for open been developed that sidewalks ily!” mendous size was its secret to spaces, neighborhood parks end. at a minimum of one side of The family has photo- success. and trail connectivity.” graphed the stuffed animal log- Schneider said it was easy “I know this last two and each street within the devel- ¹?cfhel[c[dji h[gk_h[Z0 ging into a Zoom call, reading to hide behind for posing shots. a half months has been very opment are completed with a Sidewalks are a critical part a book and sledding, among In his final photo of the difficult for families, very dif- to our community and P&Z minimum of 2-inch layer of many other activities. school year, Busy Bear appears ficult for the students,” Schnei- has worked hard to make sure Portland concrete cement.” Had things gone differently, to be riding a paddle boat but der said. “If Busy Bear just Busy Bear may never have as- is in fact placed in front of brought a couple of smiles to cended to such high acclaim. Schneider’s 11-year-old grand- everyone’s face every once in a AMBULANCE/Continued from Page 1 The original owner of the son, the true operator of the while, he served his purpose.”

Ryan Schlabaugh said, “This is the other cities did not want the a great facility that we can ret- northern ambulance based in rofit and make useable in short Riverside. order for not a ton of money.” “They wanted something to The cost to renovate the be housed at their fire depart- building for use by the county ment,” Wellman Mayor Ryan ambulance service is estimated Miller said. “That doesn’t do at $45,000. anything for us.” Kalona and Wellman will Wellman and Kalona con- each put a maximum of $22,500 tinued negotiations with the toward the renovations. county on their own. “In order to go into that fa- “To have it all on one far side cility, there needs to be a kitch- of the county makes absolutely [d[jj[fkj_d"iec[b_l_d]gkWh- no sense,” Wellman City Coun- ters, a bathroom and a drain in cil Member Shannon McCain the floor,” Litwiller said. said. “To say ‘we’re doing it in Schlabaugh said that there Riverside, and if not, we’re out’ will also be some concrete work is pretty selfish. The fact that for two employee parking spots it’s to this point is asinine.” and to extend the pad to the Litwiller said that there is north. still a possibility that Riverside The city of Kalona would could contribute. have a contract with the new “Riverside is out at this county ambulance service to point,” she said. “It doesn’t use the facility for three years mean that it won’t happen. rent-free. They have made contact since Schlabaugh explained that then.” one full-time crew would be based at the location as the county’s second ambulance. “The fourth ambulance would be staffed by on-call, which ideally would be made up of Wellman, Kalona and Riverside EMS volunteers who would be on call for the Wash- ington County Ambulance,” he said. The city of Riverside had been part of initial discussions, but the Riverside City Council voted to break off talks after PAGE 10 | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES THE NEWS

fore Fall classes begin. The board asked questions about some Fiscal Year. These include agreements MID-PRAIRIE CSD Gabrielle Frederick moved to ap- of the options shared for additional de- with Clear Creek Amana to share the Hu- prove the 7-year Secondary Science Ma- tails. Foster also shared about some of man Resources Coordinator where Mid- terials Plan at a total cost of $79,653.34 the learning opportunities for Staff in the Prairie holds the Contract; with Clear MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY Solon Community School District for the as presented. Denise Chittick seconded month of June to prepare for elements Creek Amana to share the Buildings SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-21 School Year; the motion. Motion carried 5-0. of on-line learning. The delivery of these and Grounds Director where Clear Creek KALONA, WELLMAN, WEST CHESTER Timothy and Lauren Thomsen re- Secondary Math Materials learning opportunities has begun, effec- Amana holds the contract; with Clear MID-PRAIRIE CENTRAL OFFICE quest Cora Jean Thomsen (Grade 1), Kristan Hunter, Curriculum Leader tive this morning and include sharing of Creek Amana to share the Social Worker COMMUNITY ROOM, Hannah Thomsen (Grade 3), James for MPCD, continued and presented on best practices from the remote learning where Mid-Prairie holds the Contract; WELLMAN, IA 52356 Thomsen (Grade 6), and William Thom- the work of the Secondary Math Cur- that took place during the COVID-19 with Clear Creek Amana to share the JUNE 8, 2020 – 7 P.M. sen (Grade 5) attend Mid-Prairie’s Home riculum Group. She invited the group shut down during the recently complet- Curriculum Director where Clear Creek WWW.MID-PRAIRIE.K12.IA.US School Assistance Program from Solon of teachers present to introduce them- ed school year. Lastly, Tyler Hotz and Amana holds the contract; and with Community School District for the 2020- selves to the Board. In addition to estab- Teresa Hartley again reviewed issues Sigourney CSD to share the Elementary President Marianne Schlabach 21 School Year; lishing visionary goals for their program- and tasks for Athletics and Activities and Guidance Counselor where Mid-Prairie called the meeting to order. Due to Jamison Buffer requests Ella Buffer ming within their courses, the group of the related Transportation opportunities holds the contract. COVID-19 the meeting was conducted (Kindergarten) attend CAM Community teachers in the High School and Middle and options. Buses would only be able Gabrielle Frederick moved to ap- via use of ZOOM Meetings. With the School District from Mid-Prairie; School buildings reviewed and consid- to have 11 riders. This results in work- prove the five 28E Sharing Agreements decision to conduct meetings using the Personnel Items ered various curriculum resources and ing with families to gather waivers where with Clear Creek Amana CSD to share ZOOM format, any legal documents re- Work Agreement issued to Dorothy considerations for the next 6 years. The their student could travel to away games the Human Resource Director, Main- quired to be signed due to resolutions, Miller, Library Media Secretary, $13.79 cycle was shortened one year in order to with the parents and is still developing. tenance and Grounds Director, Social etc., will be signed by facsimile signa- per hour; stagger the review cycles of the two ma- Finance Worker, and Curriculum Director, and ture. Resignation of Zeb Evans, High jor curriculum areas in future years. The District Insurance RFP/Insurance the 28E Agreement with Sigourney CSD Board members present: Denise School Assistant Volleyball Coach, recommendation for the learning plan Agent of Record to share an Elementary Counselor for Chittick (Via Zoom), Gabrielle Frederick $2,661.00 per season, effective May over the next 6 years includes Digital Superintendent Schneider reviewed 2020-21 School Year. Denise Chittick (Via Zoom), Jeremy Gugel (Via Zoom), 15, 2020; Platform Access elements, equipment the District Insurance Request for Pro- seconded the motion. Motion carried Jeremy Pickard (Via Zoom), and Mari- Resignation of Dylan Walther, Mid- updates, and Professional Learning posal, the history leading to this point, 7-0. anne Schlabach (Via Zoom). Voice and dle School Wrestling Coach, $2,649.00 video visual recognition attendance tak- per season, effective May 29, 2020; requirements. The total cost over the and noted the Board’s initial, indepen- Announcements and Suggestions en by Board Secretary Swartzentruber Fundraising Requests 6-year period is $77,846 for both build- dent completion of their review this past for Next Agenda for the electronic meeting format. High School Baseball requests ap- ings. The Board asked questions for week. The discussion at this meeting is Discussion about the structure of fu- Board members absent: Jodi proval to raise funds through campaign clarification on a number of areas within to set the direction and decision needed ture meetings – The issue of continuing Meader, Mary Allred. for donations in lieu of concession stand the presentation. prior to June 30, 2020. All three local in- Zoom meetings or to begin to move back Also Present: Mark Schneider (In proceeds for equipment supplies and Gabrielle Frederick moved to ap- surance agencies submitted packets for to in-person meetings was discussed. Person), Jeff Swartzentruber (In Per- volunteer coach stipends; prove the 6-year Secondary Math Mate- consideration of the Board. The Board’s The Board is moving towards waiting for son), Robin Foster (Via Zoom), Rachel Grant Wood AEA PowerSchool rials Plan at a total cost of $77,846.04 review and scoring has been compiled. an in-person meeting until July. If Board Kerns (Via Zoom), Bill Poock (Via Zoom), Agreement – The 2020-2021 Agree- as presented. Denise Chittick seconded Schneider shared the results with those Members want to come to the Commu- Amy Shalla (Via Zoom), and Jay Strick- ment with Grant Wood AEA for the Pow- the motion. Motion carried 5-0. in attendance. President Schlabach nity Room for the last meeting in June, land (Via Zoom). Additional members of erSchool Software solution is approved; COVID-19 Update and the Return asked the agents, who were all present, they are invited to come. However, it is the media, public, and staff attended via 2020 Mid-Prairie ALC Graduates to Learn Plan if they wished to speak. Each spoke to preferred to let Schneider and/or Swart- Zoom. The following students are recom- Superintendent Schneider updated the Board and thanked the Board for zentruber know of intentions to attend in Gabrielle Frederick moved to adopt mended to be a June 2020 Graduate of the Board on current developments the opportunity to work through this pro- person so that Social Distancing can be the agenda as presented. Seconded by the Alternative High School: and processes since the closures of cess. Board members expressed their maintained. Jeremy Pickard. Motion carried 5-0. James West the school buildings and with distance respect and appreciation for the work Superintendent Mark Schneider BUSINESS MEETING Paul Wittke learning. Schneider noted with the end put into the RFP packets. read the following announcement: Public Forum– 7:00 p.m. Denise Chittick seconded the con- of school students are returning devices Gabrielle Frederick moved to ap- The situation in Minneapolis and No one spoke. No written comments sent items. Motion carried 5-0. and other materials. He noted that this prove Relion Insurance as the Agent of across the country truly saddens me. It were presented in advance of the meet- Student Learning agenda item and the Return to Learn Record beginning July 1, 2020. Denise runs contrary to one of the tenets of my ing. Mid-Prairie Resolution 032320 agenda item to follow will be presented Chittick seconded the motion. Motion faith, “Love your neighbor.” Consent Items Superintendent Schneider noted together as they are intertwined. There carried 5-0. I am proud of the Mid-Prairie School Gabrielle Frederick moved to ap- that the resolution approved on March is on-going work of the Return to Learn GWAEA Induction Coach Sharing District and appreciate the Mid-Prairie prove the following consent items. 23, 2020 allowed the Superintendent Plan that is due to the Department of Contract School Board. With school board sup- Minutes of Previous Meetings to suspend policy and is active until re- Education by July 1, 2020. The Admin- Superintendent Schneider shared port, a district Culture and Diversity The minutes of May 11, 2020; scinded by the Board. Mark proposes to istrators have been meeting weekly to that Grant Wood AEA has approached Committee was formed two years ago Finance Report have this on the agenda each time for meet this State imposed deadline while the District to hold the contract of an to foster discussions about bigotry, The Finance Report for May 2020; the Board to consider taking further ac- recognizing that many of the details will Induction Coach for the 2020-2021 prejudice and bias to ensure every Mid- Payment of Bills tion or action to rescind. It will be on the need to be further developed after July School Year. He explained the process Prairie student, parent and employee is The bills as listed for June 8, 2020; agenda for June 22nd and subsequent 1st. This work requires a plan that in- and the history behind these positions. treated with the same high level of re- Prepaid Bills; and Hills Bank ACH Trans- meetings until rescinded. No action cludes a number of scenarios still in the This contract supports the Mentoring spect and dignity. actions for May of 2020; taken. brainstorming stage of this process. He and Induction Consortium, in which the We know we are not perfect, and that Open Enrollment Requests Secondary Science Materials asked the Administrators to share their District participates, includes a Teach- improvement is possible. We also know Nick and Jocelynd Brenneman re- Superintendent Schneider intro- observations in the planning process ers’ Coach Contract for $82,946.69. that schools are only a part of the larger quest Ava Brenneman (Kindergarten), duced Kristan Hunter, Curriculum Lead- that is underway. Robin Foster, East The contract and benefits for the teach- community. However, the district will attend Mid-Prairie from Highland Com- er for MPCD, to present on the work Elementary Principal, shared about the er would be paid by the District and continue our efforts to improve to make munity School District for the 2020-21 of the Secondary Science Curriculum Hybrid model of the Return to Learn por- be reimbursed by Grant Wood AEA at sure we do our part to keep this area School Year; Group. She invited the group of teach- tion of the plan and provided a number 100%. The Teacher Coach would be an one of the best places to live, work and Oralia Espinoza requests Nicole ers present to introduce themselves to of examples and options. Jay Strickland, employee of the District. go to school. Vazquez (Kindergarten), attend Mid- the Board. In addition to establishing High School, discussed some of the out- Jeremy Pickard moved to approve Prairie from Highland Community School targets, re-alignment of standards, and comes from the breakout rooms from the Grant Wood Induction Coach Shar- The next regular Board meeting will District for the 2020-21 School Year; learning targets within their courses, the the end of year District staff meeting. It ing Contract of $82,946.69 for the be on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 7:00 Lincoln Cobb requests Brexton Cobb group of teachers in the High School and was good to share with a diverse group 2020-2021 School Year for Jil Hogan p.m. at the Central Office Community (Kindergarten), attend Mid-Prairie from Middle School buildings reviewed and of staff to discuss their concerns for the recognizing that 100% of the cost is Room and via Zoom. Agenda items to Washington Community School District considered various curriculum resourc- Fall. He provided some thoughts on the covered by Grant Wood AEA. Gabrielle include: COVID-19 Process; Return to for the 2020-21 School Year; es for the next 7 years. The recommen- specific topics discussed. Nathan Carl- Frederick seconded the motion. Mo- Learn; Annual Report; Policy Reviews to Jason and Kim Schilling request dation for the learning plan over the next son, Middle School Dean of Students tion carried 7-0. start again; Cooper Schilling (Grade 6) attend Mid- 7 years includes Digital Platform Access was a part of Strickland’s Administrator/ Staff Sharing Arrangements Adjournment Prairie’s Home School Assistance Pro- elements, updated equipment, and soft- Director breakout group and provided Superintendent Schneider shared The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. gram from Highland Community School ware simulation resources. The total additional ideas for the on-site learning the five 28E Agreements that need to be District for the 2020-21 School Year; cost over the 7-year period is $79,653 plan option. Rachel Kerns from HSAP renewed for the 2020-2021 School Year President, Marianne Schlabach Marty and Jessica Kelchen request for both buildings. The Board asked shared the brainstorming the Admin- that relate to the Sharing of Staff with Secretary, Jeffrey C. Swartzentruber Joseph Kelchen (Grade 5) and Owen questions for clarification on equipment istrator/Director sub-group discussed other Districts. All of these are a con- Kelchen (Grade 2) attend Mid-Prairie’s updates, grade levels covered, and tim- related to startup issues and approach tinuation of the arrangements that are Published in The News, Thursday, June Home School Assistance Program from ing of the arrival of the equipment be- to a completely on-line instruction plan. in place during the current 2019-2020 18, 2020 L-395

on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm in Engel made a motion to approve Seth Milledge – JH Boys Basketball HIGHLAND CSD the Highland Board Room. Seconded by the change order for the elementary Coach Longbine. Roll Call Vote. All Ayes. playground project in the amount of Chris Anderson – Secondary Math Motion carried 7-0 $26,025.00 for the wheelchair swing. Teacher HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS open session. Seconded by Longbine. Golden made a motion to approve Seconded by Golden. Joe Donovan – Co-Activities Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 5:35 p.m. the school fees for the 2020-21 school Motion carried 7-0 Cory Quail – Assistant Varsity Foot- MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020 Motion carried 7-0 year keeping the 3 year old preschool at Mr Crawford went over changes ball & Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball 5 P.M. – HIGH SCHOOL Longbine made a motion to termi- $125 per month. Seconded by Holden. on board policies 407.3 – Retirement, Coach BOARD ROOM nate Brian Haymond’s teaching con- Motion carried 7-0 407.4 – Suspension, 407.5 – Reduc- tract. Seconded by Golden. Roll Call Appointments: Bids were received for the 2020-21 tion in Force, 407.6 – Early Retirement, Misty Soukup- TLC Building Leader- The meeting was called to order at Vote. school year. Bid tabulations are avail- 408.1 – Professional Development, 5:00 p.m. by President Nate Robinson. Motion carried 6-1 ship Team - $1,050 and 42 additional able in the office of the Board Secretary. 408.2 – Publication or Creation of Ma- hours Roll call was taken with Mike Gold- Butler opposed Longbine made a motion to ac- terials, 408.3 – Tutoring. These policies en, Rachel Longbine, Kathy Butler, Kevin Consent Agenda Items: Courtney James – Highland Elemen- cept the following bids for the 2020-21 will be brought back to the next meeting tary Kindergarten Teacher – BA (0) Engel, Megan Allen, Samantha Holden Minutes: Approval of the May 11, school year. Seconded by Butler. for the second reading. and Nate Robinson present. Also in at- 2020 regular board meeting minutes There will either be a work session Motion carried 7-0 Longbine made a motion to approve or board retreat on June 22nd. Time to tendance were Ken Crawford, Super- Approval of the May 18, 2020 spe- Prairie Farms – milk the below listed board policies. Second- intendent, Angela Hazelett, Secondary cial meeting minutes be determined. Johnson County Refuse – sanitation ed by Engel. The next regular school board meet- Principal, Jane O’Leary, Elementary Prin- Financial Report: Approval of the Bimbo Bakeries - bread Motion carried 7-0 cipal and Sue Rich, Board Secretary. May financial reports Ferrellgas – LP gas 406.3 Licensed Employee Contin- ing is scheduled for Monday, July 13, Holden made a motion to approve Payment of Bills: Approval of the fol- Stewart & Sons – gasohol ued Education Credit 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Highland Board the agenda. Seconded by Longbine. lowing June bills Stewart & Sons - diesel 406.4 Licensed Employee Compen- Room. Motion carried 7-0 General Fund – $386,048.69 Longbine made a motion to approve sation for Extra Duty Longbine made a motion to adjourn Longbine made a motion to hold a Prepaid General Fund - $7,204.35 the 28E agreement with Lone Tree for 406.5 Licensed Employee Group at 6:51 p.m. Seconded by Golden. closed session as authorized by Section Schoolhouse Fund - $187,678.45 ELL and TAG. Seconded by Butler. Benefits Motion carried 7-0 21.5 (1)(i) of the open meetings law to Prepaid Schoolhouse Fund - Motion carried 7-0 406.6 Licensed Employee Tax Shel- Reports and documents and the full evaluate the professional competency $4,891.67 Longbine made a motion to approve ter Programs text of motions, resolutions, or policies of an individual whose appointment, hir- Activity Fund - $5,259.48 the quote for 120 Chromebooks in the 406.7 Activity Passes considered by the Board at this meeting ing, performance or discharge is being Lunch Fund - $7,961.34 amount of $28,963.20. Seconded by 407.1 Licensed Employee Resigna- are on file in the Board Secretary’s of- considered when necessary to prevent Engel made a motion to approve the Engel. tion fice, 648-3822, Monday through Friday, needless and irreparable injury to that items on the consent agenda. Second- Motion carried 7-0 407.2 Licensed Employee Contract 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. individual’s reputation and that individu- ed by Golden. Golden made a motion to approve Release al requests a closed session. Seconded Motion carried 7-0 the computer tech services agreement Longbine made a motion to accept PRESIDENT, NATE ROBINSON by Engel. Roll Call vote – All Ayes. Golden made a motion to accept between Grant Wood AEA and Highland the following resignations and appoint- SECRETARY, SUE E RICH 5:03 p.m. the resolution to consider continued in the amount of $50,000 for 2020-21. ments. Seconded by Golden. Motion carried 7-0 participation in the instructional support Seconded by Holden. Motion carried 7-0 Published in The News, Thursday, June Engel made a motion to return to program and to set it for public hearing Motion carried 7-0 Resignations: 18, 2020 L-173

block of Third Street, Kalona. Officer re- The caller was advised to leave the ve- street, Wellman, report the neighbors WASHINGTON COUNTY DISPATCH sponded and transported the subject to hicle until they get approval from county are screaming and yelling at each other. University of Iowa Hospital. roads to move it. County roads was ad- Advises this is an ongoing issue. Officer Caller in the 300 block of Fourth vised. responded and spoke with subjects who June 8 just left the casino on foot. He is walk- Street, Wellman, reports they were as- Vehicle stop at E Avenue and Fourth advised they weren’t fighting but did Caller in the 200 block of A Avenue, ing down Highway 22. Patrons advised saulted. They do not need medical at- Street, Kalona. Emily Ann Riness of Kalona, reports her boyfriend is upset he was acting strange. Arrested David have their music up earlier. Will keep it tention. Officer responded. Conflicting Brighton cited into court for driving un- down. and left the area. Caller later reported Wayne Doornink, 28, of Oxford, for pub- stories from all parties. Officer will for- der suspension. her boyfriend is home and fine. lic intoxication. Caller reports knocking over a pole ward the information to the county attor- Report of an intoxicated male sub- with her vehicle near a pole building at Officer reports being out with a ve- June 10 ney. ject at the casino front desk, refusing to hicle along Highway 22, Kalona. Vehicle Caller in Wellman requests a welfare the parking lot near A Place and A Av- Caller in the 400 block of Eighth Av- comply with security and being verbally enue, Kalona. City administrator was was occupied and they were able to get check on an employee who has not been enue, Wellman, reports a barking dog. combative. Officer made contact with a moving and back on the roadway. to work all week. Officer responded and family member who picked the subject contacted and will check on damages. Officer responded and was unable to Caller in the 3100 block of 115th Caller in the 300 block of E Avenue, made contact with the subject who was hear any loud noises. up. reports his 87-year-old father is agitated fine and will notify the caller. Caller in the 100 block of 10th Av- Caller reports they are broken down Street, Riverside, reports a previous as- about something and attacked him and Caller reports a smoke alarm signal- enue, Wellman, requests an officer over at Highway 218 and 160th Street, Riv- sault. Statement will be completed and he has a loaded revolver and is locked ing in the north basement in the 500 a dispute about property lines. Officer erside. They are hearing strange nois- forwarded to the county attorney. in his bedroom. Officers responded. Gun block of 13th Street, Wellman. Wellman responded. They were referred to the as- es and thought people were walking Caller in the 400 block of AmVets was taken away and put in a locked safe Fire, Wellman Rescue, officers and am- sessor’s office. around their vehicle. Officer responded Road, Kalona, reports a suspicious male and everything has calmed down. bulance responded. No smoke or fire. Deputy took a report from a citizen and gave the subjects a ride to Kum & taking pictures of children and talking to Caller in the 3100 block of Highway False alarm. regarding a sexual assault in the city of Go to wait. himself. Officer responded and arrested 22, Riverside, reports an intoxicated Caller requests Kalona Fire to a ve- Kalona. Report to be filed. June 14 James Wesley Foster, 40, of Riverside, subject refusing assistance and being hicle accident with no injuries where the Officer is out with a vehicle and a Caller in the 1000 block of Second for disorderly conduct. belligerent. Officer responded. Subject vehicle is smoking in the 5200 block of female passed out behind the wheel at got a ride and left the property. Sharon Center Road SW. Kalona Fire Third Street and Eighth Avenue, Well- Officer reports being out with a ve- and QRS responded to assist Johnson man. Spoke with the driver. Her vehicle CITY OF LONE TREE hicle in the Mid-Prairie Middle School County units. broke down and she was sleeping. Dep- parking lot. Spoke with the driver who Caller reports fire alarms coming uty gave her a ride to her residence and was giving a co-worker a ride to her resi- from Parkview Manor in Wellman. The she will get the car moved during the N0TICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE our most vulnerable citizens and give dence. She became confused and could Wellman Fire Department responded daytime. STATUS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES FOR them peace of mind during a time they not tell him where she lives. Officer got and investigated the scene. Alarm mal- June 12 THE COMMUNITY DINING may not otherwise be able to afford or them to her residence and she is now function. No smoke or fire. Caller reports someone took a win- MAY MEALS. acquire food as they typically would. inside her apartment. Caller in Wellman reports their ning ticket from the machine she was Total amount requested was $3,976. June 9 14-year-old brother is upset and walking at, worth $150. Request to speak with Pursuant to the requirements of The project is being funded in through Caller in the 200 block of Fifth down the middle of the highway south of a deputy as the casino says they cannot Section 508 of the Housing and Com- a Community Development Block Grant Street, Kalona, reports someone tried Wellman. Officer responded. The father help. Officer spoke with the caller and munity Development Act of 1987, as provided by the Iowa Economic Develop- to break in through the back door last picked up the juvenile upon deputy’s ar- he will forward to the DCI to handle on amended, the Lone Tree City Council will ment Authority. If you have questions night. There is significant damage to the rival. Monday. hold a public hearing on July 06, 2020 concerning the project or if you require door, but they did not make entry. June 11 Caller reports a subject parked on at 5:30 pm at Lone Tree City Hall. special accommodations to attend the Caller in the 1100 block of E Place, Caller reports there are two young the west side of the Kalona Park. The The purpose of the hearing will be to hearing such as handicapped acces- Kalona, requests an officer for a subject kids wearing pajamas on bikes, riding male occupant is scooted down in the discuss the final invoice for funding the sibility or translation services, you may who is violating their no-contact order. down the middle of Highway 22 near front seat. Request a deputy check on Community Dining May meals. Recog- contact the City Clerk at 319-629-4615. nizing the continued financial stresses Persons interested in the status of fund- Officer responded and arrested Amber Kalona, going the wrong direction. They him. Officer responded and spoke with Ann Boeckenstedt, 36, of Iowa City, for appear to be under 10 years old. Officer caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ing or the progress of the project are wel- the subject. No problem. City applied for a grant to cover the costs come to attend this meeting. violation of no-contact order. located the juveniles and returned them June 13 Caller in the 1100 block of Enter- to their residence. associated with meals and their delivery Vehicle stop in the city of Kalona. An- for the month of May. This will allow us Published in The News, Thursday, June prise Drive, Riverside, requests a welfare Caller in the 200 block of A Avenue, thony Lyndon Stratton, 51, Kalona, cited to continue to deliver meals to many of 18, 2020 L-37 check on a female subject that is at the Kalona, reports two boys who are shoot- into court for driving under suspension. gas station, Officers and DCI responded. ing BB and pellet guns towards the Caller reports a subject driving Arrested Jessica Marie Rogers, 33, of Jo- mailboxes. Second caller advised the through the Kalona Park yelling deroga- plin, Mo., on a Council Bluffs warrant for BBs are ricocheting off of his trailer in tory remarks towards the people in the Send us: Birthday, Engagement, Wedding, New Arrival, and operating while under the influence 1st Mayflower. Officer responded. Nobody park. Officer checked the area but was offense. Bond $1,000 cash only. Extra- would answer the door. Message was unable to locate. Retirement announcements. dition arrangements will be made with left with the mother. Damage to trailer in Caller reports their vehicle is stuck Council Bluffs. Mayflower Court. Documentation. on a level B road near Wellman. They [email protected] Caller reports an intoxicated male Request a welfare check in the 300 have a ride coming. Officer was advised. THE NEWS PUBLIC NOTICES THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 | PAGE 11

Imagetek Inc ...... 1726.14 Tallgrass Business Res ...... 358.79 5. CommUnity Crisis Services & Food JOHNSON COUNTY Imwca ...... 64789.00 Teleflex Llc ...... 1215.50 Bank for $122,669 Interstate Power Syste...... 612.78 The Lodge Apartments ...... 450.00 6. Coralville Community Food Pantry for Iowa Communities Assu ...... 1233.83 Tifco Industries Inc ...... 59.95 $5,500 Cost of this publication: Moms Demand Action representative Iowa Law Enforcement A ...... 250.00 Titan Machinery Inc ...... 372.60 7. Domestic Violence Intervention Pro- Fiscal year to date cost Lorainne Whittington spoke via confer- Iowa Paper Inc ...... 1506.29 Town Of Lone Tree ...... 82.17 gram for $71,200 (as of 7/1/19): ence call. Iowa Process Service ...... 520.00 United Action For You ...... 9674.61 8. The Dream City for $25,000 THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF Motion by Green-Douglass, second Janelle R Rettig ...... 180.00 University Of Iowa D ...... 21416.00 9. Free Lunch Program for $2,220 SUPERVISORS by Porter, to approve the claims on the Jarod L Webb ...... 40.00 Wellmark Blue Cross ...... 139000.00 10. Iowa City Free Medical Clinic for FORMAL MEETING MINUTES Auditor’s Claim Register for June 4, Jennifer Moore ...... 40.00 Wendling Quarries In ...... 30637.94 $117,256 JUNE 4, 2020 2020, as approved by a majority of the Jered Camp ...... 35.00 Proclamations, ordinances and Supervisors. 11. Hawkeye Area Community Action Jim’s Instrument Mfg I...... 450.00 Motion by Green-Douglass, second Program for $12,480 resolutions adopted by the Board of A Tech Inc Dba Freeman...... 333.90 John Mike Hennes ...... 60.00 by Heiden, to approve the minutes of the Supervisors are only summarized in the Adam Finken ...... 60.00 12. Horizons, A Family Service Alliance Johnson County Audito ...... 2485.68 formal meeting of May 28, 2020. for $40,960 published minutes; the full text may be Adam M Gebhart ...... 60.00 Johnson County Auditor ...... 299.35 Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, inspected at the Office of the County Au- Advance Builders Corpo ...... 195.00 13. Houses into Homes for $16,000 Johnson County Treasur ...... 319.50 to approve the payroll authorizations 14. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson ditor, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Advance Rentals Llc ...... 550.00 Katrina Rudish ...... 73.53 submitted by department heads and Mon. thru Fri., be-tween 7:45 a.m. and Aia Corporation ...... 283.17 Kelli Andresen ...... 180.00 elected officials, as approved by a ma- County for $680,000 5:30 p.m. and at www.johnson-county. Alisia Meader ...... 35.00 Kevin W Braddock ...... 60.00 jority of the Supervisors. 15. Inside Out Reentry for $30,861 com. Alliant Energy ...... 144.86 Kings Auto Repair ...... 38.96 Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, 16. Iowa Legal Aid for $28,400 Chairperson Sullivan called the Amanda Voss-Grumish ...... 35.00 Kirkwood Comm Collegel ...... 30.00 to approve Change Order No. 006 be- 17. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for Johnson County Board of Supervisors to Amazon.Com Capital Se ...... 2308.34 Kmb Property Managemen ...... 450.00 tween Novak Design Group, PLC, Cedar $10,150 order in the Johnson County Administra- American Valuation Gr ...... 8000.00 Koch Office Group ...... 93.38 Rapids, SWA Selzer, Werdereritsch As- 18. Iowa Valley Resource Conservation tion Building Boardroom at 9:02 a.m. Amy Lynn Barney ...... 343.75 Life Assist Inc ...... 318.00 sociates, Iowa City, and Johnson County and Development - Grow Johnson Coun- as an electronic meeting in accordance Anita Nugent ...... 40.00 Linn County Treasurer ...... 2083.33 for the Health and Human Services ty for $25,000 with Chapter 21.8 of the Iowa Code, due Axon Enterprise Inc ...... 14372.00 Lisa Green Douglass ...... 180.00 Building Window Renovation Project in 19. Johnson County Visiting Nurse Asso- to concerns for the health and safety Bound Tree Medical Llc ...... 242.34 Lynette Jacoby ...... 147.54 an amount of $2,332. ciation for $92,640 of Board members, staff, and the pub- Bruce D Reynolds ...... 53.03 Martin Equipment Of Il ...... 73.67 Motion by Rettig, second by Heiden, 20. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson lic presented by the novel coronavirus Calhoun-Burns And Ass ...... 5200.00 Mcc Telephony Of Iowa ...... 1270.00 to approve the following FY21 Economic County for $88,622 pandemic, COVID-19. Present: Lisa Cedar Rapids Truck Cit ...... 777.01 Mechanical Service Inc ...... 332.84 Development/Quality of Life Block Grant 21. North Liberty Community Pantry for Green-Douglass (via conference call), Central Iowa Distributi ...... 83.00 Menards - Iowa City ...... 180.60 agreements: $4,200 Pat Heiden, Royceann Porter (via confer- Chris Henze...... 60.00 Mid American Energy ...... 2006.82 1. Antelope Lending Library for $7,000 22. Prelude Behavioral Services for ence call), Janelle Rettig (via conference City Of Coralville...... 2450.00 Mike Aguilar...... 35.00 Field to Family for $81,367 $72,460 call), and Rod Sullivan. City Of Iowa City ...... 12841.39 Milton Castro ...... 60.00 2. Iowa City Area Development Group for 24. Shelter House for $87,400 All actions were taken unanimously. City Of Iowa City - Ut ...... 525.62 Mobil 1 Lube Express ...... 45.35 $65,000 24. Table to Table for $41,000 PROCLAMATION No. 06-04-20-01 City Of Iowa City-Ac ...... 49261.94 Mopec ...... 2398.50 3. Iowa City Bike Library for $8,628 25. United Action for Youth for $110,000 National Gun Violence Awareness Day Commercial Appraisers ...... 6000.00 Mutual Wheel Company ...... 102.26 4. Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature 26. University of Iowa on behalf of Rape June 5, 2020 Croell Redi-Mix Inc...... 14100.00 Neighborhood Centers ...... 2199.57 for $8,075 Victim Advocacy Program for $21,730 Summary: The proclamation acknowl- Cs Services Asheville ...... 120.00 Neil Shatek ...... 59.95 5. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Cen- Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, edges the number of Americans and Custom Hose & Supplies ...... 125.89 North Liberty First Un ...... 500.00 ter for $60,300 to approve an Application For Fireworks Iowans whose lives are lost by gun Dans Overhead Doors An ...... 173.00 Office Express Office ...... 212.52 6. Johnson County Historical Society for Permit for Club 1976 American Legion violence, and notes the Second Amend- Dell Marketing Lp ...... 130.59 Pacific Interpreters ...... 57.00 $20,000 submitted by Joel Fuhrmeister, for dis- ment rights of law-abiding citizens goes Delta Dental Of Iowa ...... 4103.82 Pat Heiden ...... 180.00 7. Lone Tree Community School Library play at 2349 Mehaffey Bridge Road hand-in-hand with keeping guns away Diversity Resources ...... 2220.00 Paul R Wittau ...... 60.00 for $2,000 Northeast, North Liberty, on July 3, from people who should not have them. Dustin R Tippie ...... 60.00 Point Builders Llc ...... 970.90 8. Lower Cedar Watershed Management 2020, with a July 4, 2020 rain date. There is concern that the coronavirus Dylan G Reed ...... 35.00 Postmaster ...... 965.00 Authority for $1,500 pandemic facing America may result in Earthgrains Baking Co ...... 122.35 Motion by Heiden, second by Green- Provantage Llc ...... 675.00 9. Oxford Public Library for $11,000 Douglass, to approve an Application increased risk of: access to firearms, Eastern Iowa Veterinar ...... 892.63 Quality Home Repair Ll ...... 450.00 10. Rural Health and Safety Clinic of gun violence, and gun deaths. To honor Edward Bartels ...... 60.00 Ray Oherron Co Inc ...... 150.35 Eastern Iowa for $14,000 For Fireworks Permit for Joe and Mar- Americans whose lives are cut short by Election Administratio ...... 284.00 Ricoh USA Inc ...... 181.73 11. Springmier Community Library for tha Rasmussen, for display at 4098 gun violence, and the survivors who are Fastenal Company ...... 2214.58 Robert D Winstead ...... 59.95 $7,000 180th Street Northeast, Solon, on July injured by shootings, a national coalition Fin & Feather Sports Ce ...... 19.99 Rod Sullivan ...... 180.00 12. Workplace Learning Connection 4, 2020, with an October 24, 2020 rain of organizations has designated June 5, Fiona B Johnson ...... 60.00 Royceann Porter ...... 180.00 at Kirkwood Comm Collegelege for date. 2020, as the 6th National Gun Violence Four Oaks Family ...... 2799.00 Rundell Investments ...... 450.00 $14,425 Adjourned to Informal Meeting at Awareness Day and asks supporters to Galls Llc Dba Qtrmstr ...... 287.76 Safe Life Defense Llc ...... 2104.60 Motion by Heiden, second by Green- 9:28 a.m. wear orange on the first Friday in June to Gatr Truck Center...... 230.44 Scott L Madden ...... 60.00 Douglass, to approve the following FY21 /s/Rod Sullivan, Chair, Board of Supervi- help raise awareness and to honor the Gazette Communications ...... 279.00 Secretary Of State ...... 30.00 Social Services Block Grant agree- sors lives of gun violence victims and survi- Golfview Estates Llc ...... 550.00 Sg Construction Com ...... 169761.23 ments: /s/Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor vors. Grainger ...... 87.88 Shannon O Smith ...... 60.00 1. 4 C’s Community Coordinated Child Recorded by Nancy Tomkovicz Board Action: Proclaimed June 5, 2020 Greg Parker ...... 60.00 Solon Hardware ...... 30.88 Care for $87,688 These minutes were sent for formal as National Gun Violence Awareness Hart Law Plc ...... 264.60 Solon Public Library ...... 12481.75 2. Aging Services Pathways Adult Day approval and publication on June 11, Day and encouraged all people to honor Hawkeye Weld & Repair I ...... 52.00 Staples Credit Plan ...... 23.40 Health Center for $14,504 2020. and value all human lives. Motion by Hd Supply Construction ...... 279.86 Star Enterprises Inc D ...... 191.90 3. The Arc of Southeast Iowa for $1,661 Green-Douglass, second by Heiden, to Hy-Vee #1080...... 35.00 Steve S Dolezal...... 119.75 4. Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Published in The News, Thursday, June approve Proclamation 06-04-20-01. Hy-Vee #1281...... 890.37 Summit Fire Protection ...... 518.00 Iowa for $43,960 18, 2020 L-312

CITY OF WELLMAN PUBLIC NOTICES

2019 WATER QUALITY REPORT THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR quested to make immediate payment FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY to the undersigned, and creditors hav- WELLMAN MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS ing claims against the estate shall file IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF them with the clerk of the above named This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is ground- E. GENE MILLER, Deceased. CASE NO. district court, as provided by law, duly water. Our water quality testing shows the following results: ESPR007526 authenticated, for allowance, and un- NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF less so filed by the later to occur of four APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NO- months from the date of the second TICE TO CREDITORS publication of this notice or one month To All Persons Interested in the Es- from the date of mailing of this notice tate of E. GENE MILLER, Deceased, who (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a died on or about May 12, 2020: claim is thereafter forever barred. You are hereby notified that on June Dated June 5, 2020. 4, 2020, the last will and testament of E. GENE MILLER, deceased, bearing JERRY MILLER, Executor of estate date of February 16, 2018, was admit- Address: 5263 James Avenue SW ted to probate in the above named court Kalona, IA 52247 and that JERRY MILLER was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set Michael J. Brenneman, ICIS#: aside the will must be brought in the dis- AT0001095 trict court of said county within the later Attorney for executor to occur of four months from the date of Honohan, Epley, Braddock & the second publication of this notice or Brenneman, LLP one month from the date of mailing of 330 E. Court St. this notice to all heirs of the decedent Iowa City, Iowa 52240 and devisees under the will whose iden- tities are reasonably ascertainable, or Published in The News, Thursday, June thereafter be forever barred. 11, 2020 L-55 Notice is further given that all per- Date of second publication, Thursday, sons indebted to the estate are re- June 18, 2020

Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations. DEFINITIONS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE quested to make immediate payment STATE OF IOWA to the undersigned, and creditors hav- CWn_ckc9edjWc_dWdjB[l[bC9B ÂJ^[^_]^[ijb[l[be\WYedjWc_dWdjj^Wj_iWbbem[Z_dZh_da_d]mWj[h$C9BiWh[i[jWi IN AND FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY ing claims against the Estate shall file close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. them with the Clerk of the above named CWn_ckc9edjWc_dWdjB[l[b=eWbC9B= ##J^[b[l[be\WYedjWc_dWdj_dZh_da_d]mWj[hX[bemm^_Y^j^[h[_ideademdeh IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF district Court as provided by law, duly expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. VIONNE C. YOUNG, Probate No. ESPR0 authenticated, for allowance, and un- ffX##fWhjif[hX_bb_ed$ 07529 less so filed by the later to occur of four ffc##fWhjif[hc_bb_ed$ NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF months from the second publication of f9_%BÂf_YeYkh_[if[hb_j[h APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NO- this Notice or one month from the date D%7ÂDejWffb_YWXb[ TICE TO CREDITORS of mailing of this Notice (unless other- D:##DejZ[j[Yj[Z To All Persons Interested in the Es- wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereaf- H77ÂHkdd_d]7ddkWb7l[hW][ tate of Vionne C. Young, Deceased, who ter forever barred. Jh[Wjc[djJ[Y^d_gk[JJ Â7h[gk_h[ZfheY[ii_dj[dZ[Zjeh[ZkY[j^[b[l[be\WYedjWc_dWdj_dZh_da_d]mWj[h$ died on or about June 4, 2020: 7Yj_edB[l[b7B ÂJ^[YedY[djhWj_ede\WYedjWc_dWdjm^_Y^"_\[nY[[Z[Z"jh_]][hijh[Wjc[djehej^[hh[gk_h[c[djim^_Y^W You are hereby notified that on the DATED this 11th day of June, 2020. water system must follow. 10th day of June, 2020, the Last Will CWn_ckcH[i_ZkWb:_i_d\[YjWdjB[l[b=eWbCH:B= #J^[b[l[be\WZh_da_d]mWj[hZ_i_d\[YjWdjX[bemm^_Y^j^[h[_ideademd and Testament of Vionne C. Young, bearing date of the 12th day of September, Hills Bank and Trust Company or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. (Executor of Estate) CWn_ckcH[i_ZkWb:_i_d\[YjWdjB[l[bCH:B #J^[^_]^[ijb[l[be\WZ_i_d\[YjWdjWbbem[Z_dZh_da_d]mWj[h$J^[h[_iYedl_dY_d] 2019, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Hills Bank 590 West Forevergreen Road evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. North Liberty, Iowa 52317 I=BÂI_d]b[IWcfb[H[ikbj and Trust Company was appointed as Executor of the Estate. Any action to set HJ9HÂH[l_i[ZJejWb9eb_\ehcHkb[ Gary J. Schmit, Attorney for Executor DJKÂD[f^[bec[jh_YJkhX_Z_joKd_ji aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of said County within the ICIS PIN: AT0007008 Phelan Tucker Law LLP GENERAL INFORMATION later to occur of four months from the date of second publication of this Notice 321 East Market Street or one month from the date of mailing of P.O. Box 2150 Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2150 The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contami- this Notice to all heirs of the Decedent and devisees under the Will whose iden- nants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline Published in The News, Thursday, June (800-426-4791). tities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. 18, 2020 L-58 Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised Notice is further given that all per- Date of second publication, Thursday, persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with sons indebted to the Estate are re- June 25, 2020. HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR quested to make immediate payment WASHINGTON COUNTY to the undersigned, and creditors hav- If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead ing claims against the estate shall file in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. WELLMAN MU- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF them with the clerk of the above named NICIPAL WATERWORKS is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in JOHN ROBERT NYE, Deceased. CASE district court, as provided by law, duly plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by NO. ESPR007528 authenticated, for allowance, and un- flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF less so filed by the later to occur of four water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NO- months from the date of the second minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. TICE TO CREDITORS publication of this notice or one month To All Persons Interested in the Es- from the date of mailing of this notice SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION tate of JOHN ROBERT NYE, Deceased, (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a who died on or about February 26, claim is thereafter forever barred. This water supply obtains its water from the sandstone and dolomite of the Cambrian-Ordovician aquifer. The Cambrian-Ordovi- 2020: Dated June 9, 2020. cian aquifer was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying You are hereby notified that on June materials provide natural protection from contaminants at the land surface. The Cambrian-Ordovician well will have low suscep- 8, 2020, the last will and testament of Martha Ann Nye, Executor of estate tibility to surface contaminants such as leaking underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer application. 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Both Principals presented materials ed, to approve the 28E Agreement for Williams moved, Hotz seconded, to LONE TREE CSD on the Return to Learn Plan. ELL Contract. Motion carried 5-0. table the Equipment/Maintenance In- Carmen Donovan was present to Waldschmidt moved, Yedlik second- surance. Motion carried 5-0. update the Board on upcoming events, ed, to approve the 28E Agreement for The Board was updated on summer BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board recognized Josh Zaruba activities and the membership drive at TAG Contract. Motion carried 5-0. projects and discussed if third grade REGULAR MEETING for his time on the board with cake, a the Wellness Center coming up in the Yedlik moved, Williams seconded, to should be two sections. The Board will JUNE 10, 2020 plaque, and a lifetime pass to LT events. next couple of months. approve the Chromebook purchase. Mo- begin talking about Board goals at the 5:30 PM Shelby Crist zoomed in to commend Waldschmidt moved, Hotz second- tion carried 5-0. June work session. ELECTRONICALLY AS PER IOWA CODE Kale Render for his work with Hoops for ed, to approve consent agenda #1 ac- Hotz moved, Williams seconded, to Williams moved, Hotz seconded, to 21.8 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Heart program. cepting the resignations of Nicole Heit- approve the Registration Fees for 2020- hire Avery Knock, Asst Baseball; Colene ZOOM MEETING Waldschmidt moved, Yedlik second- land, Elementary Teacher; Brittany Cox, 2021 with Preschool tuition at 62.50. Feldman, MS/HS Secretary and ½ Se- ed, to approve the minutes of the May Elementary Teacher; Tom Dickey, Assis- Motion carried 5-0. nior Class Advisor and Elissa Holbrook Present: Magruder, President; Craw- 13, 2020 Regular Meeting and the May tant Boys Basketball and the transfer of Williams moved, Waldschmidt sec- as Elementary Secretary. Motion car- ford, Superintendent; Waldschmidt; 27, 2020 Work Session. Motion carried Kiersten Wright to 2nd Grade. Motion onded, to approve the milk bid from An- ried 5-0. Stone, HS Principal; Williams; Jacque, 5-0. carried 5-0. derson Erickson. Motion carried 5-0. Yedlik moved, Williams seconded, to Elem Principal; Yedlik; Forbes, Board Williams moved, Waldschmidt sec- Yedlik moved, Hotz seconded, to Yedlik moved, Williams seconded, adjourn at 9:15 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Secretary; Hotz. onded, to approve the Monthly Financial approve consent agenda #2 reviewed to extend the bread bid from Bimbo/Hy- The meeting was called to order at Report, the Activity Fund Report, the Board Policies 704.1, 704.2, 704.2R1, Vee. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully Submitted by: 5:30 pm. General, Local Option, Debt Service, 704.6 and 705.2 and the first reading Hotz moved, Waldschmidt second- Kelli D Forbes, Board Secretary Roll call was taken: All were pres- Wellness Center, Activity and School Nu- of Board Policies 704.3, 704.4, 705.1, ed, to approve the 2020-2021 MS/HS ent. trition Fund bills. General $29,416.54, 705.3 and 210.2. Motion carried 5-0. Handbook. Motion carried 5-0. President, Christina Magruder Yedlik moved, Waldschmidt second- Local Option $14,526.58, Debt Service Yedlik moved, Hotz seconded, to ap- Williams moved, Yedlik seconded, Board Secretary, Kelli Forbes ed, to approve the agenda with taking $300.00, Wellness Center $3,395.00, prove consent agenda #3 Board Policy to approve the Resolution to move out the minutes of the Special Meeting, Activity $794.23, School Nutrition 700, 701.3, 605.6 and 605.7. Motion from General Fund to Activity Fund the Published in The News, Thursday, June May 27, 2020 at this time. Motion car- $694.29 and May Prepaid $25,121.82. carried 5-0. amount of $867.00 for the purchase of 18, 2020 L-117 ried 5-0. Motion carried 5-0. Yedlik moved, Waldschmidt second- safety equipment. Motion Carried 5-0.

both employees and applicants for train- ed, were not filled to circumvent the con- gram WASHINGTON COUNTY ing and employment positions can see tractor’s obligations under 24 CFR part :[iYh_fj_ede\fWijj[Y^d_YWbi[h- the notice. The notice shall describe 135. vices provided the section 3 preference, shall set forth F. Noncompliance with HUD’s regu- :[iYh_fj_ed e\ eh]Wd_pWj_edWb YW- WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC Urban Development Act of 1968, as minimum number and job titles subject lations in 24 CFR part 135 may result NOTICE amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). pacity to complete all necessary techni- to hire, availability of apprenticeship and in sanctions, termination of this contract cal service activities 6/18/20 PUBLICATION The purpose of section 3 is to ensure training positions, the qualifications for for default, and debarment or suspen- that employment and other economic H[\[h[dY[i\hecfh[l_ekiYb_[dji each; and the name and location of the sion from future HUD assisted contracts. of related work within the past five years Washington County is request- opportunities generated by HUD as- person(s) taking applications for each of G. With respect to work performed ing proposals for technical services sistance or HUD-assisted projects cov- the positions; and the anticipated date in connection with section 3 covered 9efo e\ B[WZ 7ii[iieh%H_ia ?d- to assist with a housing down pay- ered by section 3, shall, to the greatest the work shall begin. Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) spector certification form for each in- ment assistance program receiving extent feasible, be directed to low- and D. The contractor agrees to include of the Indian Self-Determination and spector to work on the project Community Development Block Grant very low-income persons, particularly this section 3 clause in every subcon- Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 9eije\i[hl_Y[i (CDBG) funds through the Iowa Eco- persons who are recipients of HUD as- tract subject to compliance with regula- 450e) also applies to the work to be nomic Development Authority (IEDA). sistance for housing. tions in 24 CFR part 135, and agrees to performed under this contract. Section Proposals must be submitted no Washington County is applying for B. The parties to this contract agree take appropriate action, as provided in 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent later than 4:00 PM on June 30, 2020, to funds to develop and implement a hous- to comply with HUD’s regulations in 24 an applicable provision of the subcon- feasible (i) preference and opportuni- the office of Washington County Auditor ing down payment assistance program CFR part 135, which implement section tract or in this section 3 clause, upon a ties for training and employment shall Daniel L. Widmer which is located at the for low to moderate homeowners. 3. As evidenced by their execution of this finding that the subcontractor is in vio- be given to Indians, and (ii) preference Washington County Courthouse, 222 W. The selected contractor will work contract, the parties to this contract cer- lation of the regulations in 24 CFR part in the award of contracts and subcon- Main Street, Washington, IA 52353. with the Washington County to ensure tify that they are under no contractual 135. The contractor will not subcontract tracts shall be given to Indian organi- Questions regarding this request for compliance with CDBG program require- or other impediment that would prevent with any subcontractor where the con- zations and Indian-owned Economic proposals should be directed to Wash- ments. Activities will include but are them from complying with the part 135 tractor has notice or knowledge that the Enterprises. Parties to this contract that ington County Economic Development not limited to application intake and pro- regulations. subcontractor has been found in viola- are subject to the provisions of section (WEDG) Director David Collins at 205 W. cessing, property inspections and write C. The contractor agrees to send to tion of the regulations in 24 CFR part 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with Main Street, Washington, IA 52353 or by ups, and lead hazard reduction work. each labor organization or representa- 135. section 3 to the maximum extent feasi- A full description of the work specifica- tive of workers with which the contractor E. The contractor will certify that any ble, but not in derogation of compliance telephone at (319) 653-3942 office or tions are available at the Washington has a collective bargaining agreement or vacant employment positions, including with section 7(b). (319) 461-1840 cell. County Courthouse, 222 W. Main Street, other understanding, if any, a notice ad- training positions, that are filled (1) af- Washington, IA 52353. vising the labor organization or workers’ ter the contractor is selected but before Proposals to the Washington County Daniel L. Widmer Section 3 Clause representative of the contractor’s com- the contract is executed, and (2) with should include the minimum informa- Washington County Auditor A. The work to be performed under mitments under this section 3 clause, persons other than those to whom the tion: this contract is subject to the require- and will post copies of the notice in con- regulations of 24 CFR part 135 require ;nf[h_[dY[ m_j^ ?;:7Çi ^eki_d] Published in The News, Thursday, June ments of section 3 of the Housing and spicuous places at the work site where employment opportunities to be direct- down payment assistance CDBG pro- 18, 2020 L-1547 SPORTS THE NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 | PAGE 13

JIM JOHNSON/THE NEWS Hillcrest pitcher Eli Ours delivers a pitch in the first inning on Monday evening. BACK IN ACTION AGAIN New rules accompany high school athletes back on to ball diamonds After months without high which ended the game due to school sports, area teams took the 10-run rule. to the baseball and softball dia- Brad Tornow pitched all monds Monday night for the five innings, fanning 13 North- opening of the summer sports east batters along the way. season. Lone Tree had an equally Teams only had two weeks big night against Columbus of practice before their first with a 17-2 victory to start the games, a fact showing up in a season. Columbus took the number of blowouts. field with a two-run lead after There were new rules for the top of the first inning. It both players and fans to pro- was all the scoring Columbus tect against the spread of the would do for the evening. coronavirus. Lone Tree came back in the Umpires did not carry spare bottom of the first with four baseballs and softballs. When a runs, added three in the second ball went out of play, the defen- and one more in the third. sive team supplied the pitcher The Lions then erupted in with a new ball. the fourth inning with nine Players were supposed to runs. maintain 6 feet of social dis- Highland and Hillcrest Monte Slabaugh gets congratulations from Colton Hobbs after scoring one of Mid-Prairie’s runs in the tancing between each other had the only close game of the in the dugouts, which were night. Highland led most of fifth inning. extended down the foul lines. the game, but Hillcrest battled That rule was, for the most back for an 8-5 victory. part, not followed closely by teams. Softball Fans spread out down the Mid-Prairie came up on foul lines in chairs with 6 feet the short end of an 11-0 score separation between families. against Northeast. Concession stands were not Highland topped Hillcrest open. 12-0, fueled by a 10-run fourth Yet as the players took inning. the field, it was evident that Lone Tree recorded a 5-1 they were happy to be playing victory against Columbus. Co- again. lumbus was first on the score- board with one run in the sec- Baseball ond inning. It was their only Mid-Prairie was locked in a run of the night. The Lady Li- standoff with Northeast for the ons matched that run in the top first three innings before the of the third, added two runs in Golden Hawks erupted for six the fifth and single runs in the runs in the fourth inning, fol- sixth and seventh to notch the lowed by four runs in the fifth, opening night win.

Hillcrest freshman Luke Schrock is late with the tag on Connor Grin- Hillcrest third baseman Jace Rempel leaps high but cannot catch a throw from right field as Highland’s stead, who stole second base. Brenton Brakebone slides into the base. Hillcrest golf benefit RIVERSIDE HORSESHOES at Kalona course Week 2 Results Jenny Brands and Matt Gerot 1. Edwards Painting 3-1 6. Mr. Gutter 1-3 The Hillcrest Academy Golf Chris Ockenfels and Sandie Ubben Matt Hora and Jodie Whestine Benefit will be held Saturday, 2. Yoder Masonery 3-1 July 18 at the Kalona Golf Club. 7. Simon Repair 1-3 Don Edwards and Wally Walters Register to play or to be a Nate Robinson and Matt Schnoebelen 3. La Chiva Loka 3-1 sponsor at hillcrestravens.org/ 8. VFW 6414 1-3 alumni/hillcrest-golf-benefit. Dee Simon and Matt Rittenmeyer Louie Kron and Riley Kleopfer 4. B & B Auto 2-2 Trey Brenneman and Wendy Boyse King of the Hill SUBMIT SPORTS OR CLUB NEWS: 5. Bud’s Meats 2-2 Mr. Gutter 23 versus Edwards Painting 13 [email protected] PAGE 14 | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 NEWS THE NEWS Seniors graduate as part of first Hillcrest Academy class

BY JAMES JENNINGS The News KALONA Hillcrest Academy celebrat- ed its first graduating class on Sunday. The school changed its name from Iowa Mennonite School prior to the start of the 2019-20 school year. Eighteen members of the Class of 2020 received their diplomas in the school’s Celebra- tion Hall. David Heusinkveld, pastor at West Union Mennonite Church, gave a commencement address titled “Look Around.” Heusinkveld recalled how he could remember nothing of the content of the commencement address from his own high school graduation in 1976. “You don’t have to remember what I say; it’s not that important,” he told the seniors. “What I do hope you remember is this moment, this graduation ceremony. Remember this space that you’re in.” He said that what is important is the people, including classmates, family and teach- JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS ers. Hillcrest Academy Principal Dwight Gingerich (left) congratulates salutatorian Mia Graber and valedictorian Jesse Slater during Sunday’s “Remember the names of commencement ceremony in Celebration Hall. your classmates,” Heusinkveld said. “Remember their faces. addresses. her personal growth. “The soulful environment Mia Graber was named saluta- Remember what they’re like as Graber reflected on how she “Throughout the years, my of Hillcrest helped me create torian. people. Remember the things has changed over her years at mindset has changed, and I’ve relationships with students Graber presented the class you did with them. Hillcrest. grown mentally and physical- and faculty that I never would gift, a donation toward the re- “What is important is not “I know for a fact that ev- ly,” she said. “I think about the have had with those people,” painting and refinishing of the what I say. What is important internal struggles I had each he said. “Even though our class ery single one of you guys – my gym floor. is this moment of your gradu- classmates – are not the same year and how I’ve grown from has different views on different Flowers and candles were ation and those who have been person that we were before them. Being at Hillcrest has topics, we all seem to be able important to your life here in we came to IMS,” Graber said. given me time to grow into the to come together and still have on display in memory of Tere- school.” “These past few years have person I am today and will con- fun.” sa Cardenas, a member of the Seniors Sarena Graber, shaped us into who we are tinue to grow.” Principal Dwight Gingerich Class of 2020, who died in an ac- Yuli Montes de Oca and Martin right now.” Vaca said he was thankful announced that Jesse Slater cident at the school in Decem- Vaca each gave brief student Montes de Oca talked about for his experience at Hillcrest. was named valedictorian and ber 2017. Pathway Christian School honors its class of five seniors

BY JAMES JENNINGS you choose to exalt the person he said. “But just make sure control and his plan,” she said. he said. “While we had to keep The News of Jesus, it will give you a great you’re following the course “Even when we don’t know our social distance, we still had sense of self-worth. As you of life that God has chosen for what’s happening or what he’s each other and our friendship. WELLMAN do to others and exalt Jesus, you.” doing, know who he is and that We didn’t just become victims Five members of the Path- you’re going to feel good about Valedictorian Rachel Schla- he’s in control.” of this tragedy. We became sur- way Christian School Class of yourself. bach thanked teachers, class- She said that the pandemic vivors.” 2020 received their diplomas “If you choose to embrace mates and parents who all should not define the Class of In his commencement ad- during a ceremony held at the person of Jesus, he will helped get the class through 2020. dress, Rodney Gehman, pastor Upper Deer Creek Mennonite give you direction and guide school. “We can be known as the at River City Church in River- Church Saturday. your life. If you choose his life “You’re the ones who gave class that understands what side, reminded students that Administrator Lawrence over your life, he will offer you us laughs, memories and sto- it means to survive,” she said. life would not always be easy. Schlabach urged the seniors purpose, he will offer you ful- ries that will last a lifetime,” “We can be the class that re- “God’s primary goal for to remember to choose Jesus fillment, he will offer you eter- she said. “You have made the mained united amidst heart- your life is not that you are throughout their lives. nal life.” best out of a bad situation.” break, uncertainty and chaos. happy or successful or healthy “If you choose to sacrifice He reminded the students to She spoke of how the CO- We can be the class that got one or wealthy or wise,” Gehman for Jesus and you choose to seek God’s will in their lives. VID-19 pandemic is a lesson on last chance to reconnect with said. “God’s primary goal for embrace the cross, it will give “Some of you have great how God is in control. our families before moving on your life is that you are holy. you peace,” Schlabach said. “If goals, and that’s awesome,” “We have confidence in his to a new stage in life. That doesn’t mean that you are “We can and should be the perfectly pious and religious class that doesn’t take any- and never sin. What it means thing for granted.” to holy is that you are set apart In his student address, for the pursuit of bringing God Shaylon Graber also addressed glory in everything you say how the pandemic impacted and do and think in a way the school life. reflects who he is to the world. “We know how the CO- “Holiness is often forged in VID-19 pandemic threw our the desert. Holiness is forged in senior year into a blender,” the wilderness of life.”

JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS Rachel Schlabach gives the valedictorian address at Pathway Chris- tian School’s commencement ceremony at Upper Deer Creek Men- nonite Church on Saturday.