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Graduation for Mount Ayr, Diagonal

Mount Ayr awards 38 diplomas while Diagonal has 11
High school commencements were held in Diagonal Friday night and Mount Ayr Sunday afternoon. Mount Ayr A total of 38 seniors participated Sunday in the commencement for the Mount Ayr Community Class of 2013. After the traditional processional presented by the MACHS band, MAC principal Lynne Wallace welcomed the large crowd of family and friends of the graduates and introduced the speakers for the ceremonies - salutatorian Maggie Jennett and valedictorian April Shields. Jennett urged her classmates to continue to dream big as they had throughout their school years. She joked about the grand plans the class had for their homecoming oats as well as their plans for senior pranks, although neither seemed to quite come together as planned. She ended her remarks with a quote: Your life is an occasion - rise to it! Shields arrived at the podium to begin her senior address only to nd the printed copy of her speech was missing. Without skipping a beat, Shields delivered her address extemporaneously without notes. She did such a good job, hardly anyone in the packed gymnasium realized her predictament. The fulllength test of her original speech, entitled Keep Swimming, can be found on page 6 of this weeks Record-News. Following the speakers, the

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high school choir sang In My Life. Prior to the awarding of diplomas, Wallace had the honor students stand for specic recognition. MAC school board president Rod Shields and superintendent Joe Drake handed out diplomas to each graduate as Wallace called them to the stage. The graduates then delivered red roses to their family members scattered throughout the gymnasium. Following the recessional, graduates and their family and friends gathered in the high school commons for hugs and high ves along with hundreds of pictures before heading out to celebrate at graduation receptions held in a number of locations. Diagonal Eleven Diagonal graduates crossed the stage Sunday. Senior class valedictorian Heath Evans welcomed family and friends to the ceremony, after which Shad Haidsiak, salutatorian, delivered the rst of two student addresses. Evans would later return to deliver the second address. A large number of awards and scholarships were presented prior to the handing out of diplomas. These included the Citizenship Award, Lions Club scholarship, RCSCC scholarship, Great Western Bank scholarship, Bert Watson scholarship, Connor Cares scholarship, United Methodist mens group scholarship, Margaret Taylor memorial scholarship, Bob Bennett memorial scholarship, Diagonal Education Association scholarship, Louise and Buck Kessler memorial scholarship, Bernie Saggau award and Dollars for Scholars awards. Gina Knox delivered the keynote address entitled Good Luck followed by a pair of parent tributes to the songs I Go Back by Kenny Chesney and Photograph by Nickelback. Principal Lorna Paxson introduced the graduates as school board president Phil Mason handed out diplomas.

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The Class of 2013 toss their caps in the air following their ofcial presentatiion to the audience Sunday afternoon. A total of 38 seniors comprised the Mount Ayr graduating class.

Salutatorian Maggie Jennett (left) and valedictorian April Shields delivered the commencement addresses at the Mount Ayr ceremony held Sunday.

Memorial Day observances to be held

Dedication of Freedom Rock in Diagonal
To mark the observance of Memorial Day, a number of special events are planned around the county. Freedom Rock dedication The Amercian Legion posts of Ringgold county are planning a dedication ceremony for the Ringgold County Freedom Rock at 1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Legion posts participating in the dedication are the C.A. Herrington Post #167 of Redding, the Dewey Post #516 of Tingley, the Emmet Liles Post #541 of Ellston, the Kellerton Post #676, the Morris-Herrold Post #395 of Diagonal and the Ringgold Post #172 of Mount Ayr. Weather permitting the dedication will be held outside on the Community Center lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Larry Teply will deliver the welcome and opening comments followed by a prayer and message from pastor Ed Shields. A history of the Freedom Rock will be read, and state representative Cecil Dolecheck will deliver the dedication speech. Following the speakers, the winner of the Guess the Weight of the Rock contest will be named. Representatives of county Legion posts will provide a rie salute and the playing of Taps. Paster Shields will deliver the closing prayer, and a community sing of God Bless America will be led by Beth Stump. Legionnaires planning to participate in the dedication ceremony are asked to participate in a walk-through on their part of the program Sunday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Freedom Rock site in Diagonal. The ladies of the United Church of Diagonal traditionally sponsor a Memorial Day free-will offering lunch at the Community Center, starting at noon. Everyone is welcome to attend the lunch prior to the dedication ceremony. Mount Ayr The Ringgold Post #172 is asking for volunteer help as they erect ags at Rose Hill cemetery beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25. All volunteers will be treated to a biscuits and gravy breakfast following the ag installation. Weather permitting, the post will conduct a memorial service Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Rose Hill. In case of bad weather, the service will be held at the Legion building. Cleareld The Woodside Post 97 of the American Legion in Cleareld will decorate veterans graves and erect the Avenue of Flags at the Cleareld Cemetery Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m. They are asking for the publics assistance for the project. In the event of rain, the ags go up as soon as the rain stops. On Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. post chaplin Al Rusk will present the Memorial Day program at the Cleareld Lions building. Prior to the program, a group of special needs boys will raise their ag on the Legions pole on the main street. Weather permitting, following the program, the Legion will go to the Cleareld Cemetery to honor veterans with a 21-gun salute. This year, barring any veterans funerals at the Cleareld Cemetery prior to Memorial Day, we will gather at the grave of Cotty Huffman. That afternoon at 2 p.m. Legion members will remove grave decorations and take down the Avenue of Flags. In the event of rain, this will be done as soon as the ags are dry. Again, the Legion asks for the publics assistance. Ellston The Emmet Liles Post #541 will raise ags Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m. On Monday, May 27 post members will begin with a service at the Methodist church at 9 a.m. followed by visits to the Oliver, Pumptown and Cornwall cemeteries. A nal service is planned at the Ellston cemetery at 10:15 a.m. Tingley A special memorial service will be held Sunday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Tingley Christian church, to be followed with a community church service at 11 a.m.

Hospital board hears reports

A newly developed quality improvement project, presentation of the yearly Daisy Award to employee, Linda Huntsman, R.N., and recent changes in contractual adjustments in the nancial reports headed discussions at the regular Ringgold County Hospital board meeting held, Monday, May 20 at 5 p.m. Nurses Report Quality Improvement Committee Project In the nursing report, director of nursing Kathi Schuster shared the multidisciplinary team project that has been developed to improve patient safety using Evidence Based Practice by the Quality Improvement committee. This project is intended to improve medication reconciliation by educating patients in knowing and understanding what medications they take. It will provide a medication list for patients to carry and utilize at medical appointments with the goal to not only increase patient safety but decrease patient readmission. This program is expected to be in place by July 1. Health, Wellness and Clinical Partnerships Ringgold County Hospital held a Health Fair May 1 from 4-6 p.m.. A total of 27 booths with 14 community and 13 hospital department vendors were present and served and estimated 85 area residents. Ringgold County Hospital partnered with Ringgold County Public Health on several wellness initiatives this year, including encouraging employees to participate in Walk or Bike to School Days. The wellness theme for May is skin cancer awareness. Ringgold County Hospital also regularly partners with Southwestern Community College to provide clinical nursing opportunities for student nurses enrolled in their R.N. and L.P.N. programs and were again involved in that this year. R.N. students studied clinicals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and L.P.N. students on Thursdays and Fridays which will continue until June. Employee Awards The D.A.I.S.Y. (Diseases of Autoimmune System) Annual Award was presented on May 6, Nursing Appreciation Day, to Ringgold County Hospital nurse employee Linda Huntsman, R.N. This nationwide award was created by the family of an AIS patient to acknowledge nursing care. Linda was nominated by a patients family member in these words: Linda is a wonderful nurse. She goes above and beyond the typical role. While our daughter was under her care ____________________________
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Heath Evans, valedictorian

Loch Ayr waiting lists discussed by council

The Mount Ayr city council approved the hiring of two new city employees, heard a presentation about renancing the general obligation bonds on the water system improvement project and discussed an issue with waiting lists to obtain lots had Loch Ayr at its regular meeting Monday, May 20. City employees The council approved the hiring of two new city employees. Patrick Smith was hired to ll the position on the city crew formally held by Ben Graham. In addition, Lynn Rinehart was hired to run the residential garbage collection service. On days when garbage isnt being collected, Rinehart will work with the city crew. Both men will be paid a starting wage of $14.90 per hour. Debt renance Michael Hart with Northland Securities of West Des Moines presented the council with two preliminary options for renancing the debt on the water system improvement project. Hart explained renancing the debt that this time provides three main advantages to the city: 1) a savings on interest costs, 2) necessary nancing to get the residential garbage service off the ground and 3) a clear understanding of the exibility on city nances for future projects. Both options presented by Hart were based on the letting of approximately $830,000 in general obligation bonds, $667,000 of which would be used to renance the current bonds on the water system project. The remainder would be used for startup costs for the garbage collection service to include the purchase of a truck and collection bins. Both options include a savings to the city of between $75,000$86,000 in interest costs on the current bonds. This is the best time to borrow since the late 60s, said Hart, in reference to current low interest rates. City superintendent Brent Wise added, because of the savings on interest, he wouldve recommended renancing the bonds whether or not the city decided to assume the garbage service. Hart explained his company would provide guidance and be responsible for the legal process associated with the renancing of the bonds. He summarized a potential timeline his company would use to accomplish the renancing, including the setting of public hearings, the preparation of the bond purchase agreement, the letting of bids on the bonds and other technicalities. He estimated the process could be completed within two months if the council gave him the go-ahead at its rst June meeting. Loch Ayr Julie Lowman from Boone had asked to be included on the council agenda to discuss concerns with the waiting lists to obtain lots at Loch Ayr were handled by the city. Lowman was unable to attend the meeting but faxed a list of her concerns for Council consideration. Assistant city clerk Amanda Cannon presented Lowmans concerns to the council. She explained the city uses three waiting lists for individuals seeking lots at the lake. Top priority is given to residents of Mount Ayr, followed by residents of Ringgold county and then out of county residents. Lowman is currently in negotiations to purchase a property at Loch Ayr, but Cannon had questioned whether Lowman should have rst priority considering she is not a city or county resident. Lowman contends since she owns rental property in Mount Ayr, she should be considered a resident of the city and have her name appear on the rst list. She said other individuals had been given priority

Shad Haidsiak, salutatorian

Snapshots of Ringgold County

Memorial Day, Ringgold County style

to purchase lots at the Lake even though they only own property in Mount Ayr. City attorney Richard Wilson said in his opinion being a resident of the city means you live in the city, and ownership of a rental property does not qualify. Wilson said he recalled the priorities were set when the city assumed control of Loch Ayr in 2008, and the intent of the council at that time was that Mount Ayr residents would have rst priority in securing lots at the lake. After the discussion ranged into questions about whether lot owners could allow others to control their lots, proof of liability insurance and the number of campers allowed on a lot, mayor Don Solliday reminded the Council that it needed to rule on the lot priority issue as presented on the agenda. All other issues and recommendations for changes to the Loch Ayr bylaws needed to be addressed as agenda items at a future meeting. The council agreed to follow the priorities set by the waiting lists, including top priority given to residents of the city. Superintendents report Superintendent Brent Wise provided the council with an update on several issues. ____________________________
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As part of our commemoration of the Record-News 150th year of publishing, each week we will feature a photo of life in Ringgold County. Snapshots of Ringgold County photos will vary as the seasons and events dictate. This farm southeast of Mount Ayr ies Old Glory atop their Harvestore silo where it can be seen for miles. This is the twelfth of the photos in our commemorative series.

The Judge Lewis Aquatic Center committee will sponsor an open house at the newly constructed bath house/safe room on Wednesday, May 29 from 5-7 p.m. A freewill donation meal will be served with donations going to Phase II of the pool project. Workers are putting the nishing touches on the building this week.

Bath house nears completion

Opinion
Pill popper, capsule connoisseur... Its new to me
me Pill popper, capsule connoisseur . . . its new to Okay, I admit it. I know it was a stereotype because there are plenty of younger people who have to take a boatload of pills. But when I used to see one of those big pill holders with a spot for each day of the week, I used to think that that indicated an old person. So now that I have my own pill holder that I faithfully ll each week, I guess I know what I am. Someone who was completely mistaken about what a pill holder indicated. Before my liver disease was discovered I must admit that I had an aversion to taking pills. If I needed some for a short-term bout with something, I would take them dutifully. But only for the shortest period needed. I didnt take multi-vitamins or any other kind of pill just for the exercise. Now I am a pill popper extraordinaire. My pill holder now is getting quite full. A couple more and Ill have to see if they have a super jumbo size. I counted the other day, and their are 12 pills of some sort or the other that I must take every day. Laid end to end they stretch seven inches and weigh in at almost half an ounce. Thankfully I just have one round of pills except for a little half-pill I take at night. Counting that one its a bakers dozen. I must admit, I had never heard of a pill cutter before I got started on my present regimen either. Everyone else probably knows what that is, but in case there is someone who has yet to be introduced to becoming a capsule connoisseur as yet, it is a small contraption that allows you to split a pill in half. I have three pills each day that I split in half with my splitter. I guess this is because they dont make pills in the exact dose I have been prescribed. Either that, or it is cheaper to have the larger pill and cut it in half. While I have a dozen pills I take, eight of them are vitamins or supplements that my doctor has listed for me to help keep my strength. The other four are prescribed for different symptoms or preventative measures to deal with my problems. I try to faithfully take my pills each day, but I now understand why you put them in a holder with the day marked. Its easy for me to forget them, even if they are supposed to be part of my morning and evening routine. The pill holder doesnt lie. If it still has pills, I probably havent taken them yet. (I have been known, however, to take the rst bunch of pills on the wrong date. I lled the pill holder on Sunday after taking the Sunday pills to empty the device. Then I accidentally took the Sunday pills of the rells on Monday. That took me a bit of sleuthing to gure out. No one else probably has that kind of problem). That background brings me to my latest pill adventure. I went to Kansas City for my six-month check up recently. I have to have an ultrasound before the check up so am not to have anything to drink or eat before the procedure. That meant no pills or the water needed to swallow them. I took the pills along so I could take them fol-

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

LOOKING BACK in the Early Files

Fifty Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, May 16, 1963.) All real estate in Ringgold county will be revaluated for tax purposes during the next 15 months at a cost of $28,400, according to county assessor Chas. A. Hetzel. Revaluation was authorized Saturday by the Ringgold County Conference Board -- mayors of the towns, members of the board of supervisors and county board of education -- following the opening of bids submitted by four appraisal rms. Mount Ayrs chief of police Jim Wood was slightly injured Tuesday night at 9:45 p.m. when the patrol car he was driving and a car driven by Steven Rief, 18, of Diagonal, collided at the intersection of South Polk and East Van Buren streets. David Barker was adjudged winner of the Ringgold county soil conservation speech contest, the nals of which were held May 10, in the ag building in Mount Ayr. As the winner, David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barker of Benton and a senior in the Mount Ayr Community high school, received a cash prize of $7.50 as offered by the Ringgold Mutual Insurance Association. Winner of second place and a prize of $5 from the insurance association was Jack Gross, freshman and son of the Joe Grosses of Mount Ayr. A special election will be held June 20 in the Cleareld Community school district on a proposal to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $122,000 to build and furnish a new gymnasium. Mrs. Gerold Willey was elected president of the Mount Ayr ParentTeachers Association during a business meeting held Wednesday night of last week in the school gymnasium. She succeeds Mrs. Donald Dailey, who capably served as president of the organization during the past year. Other ofcers elected were Kathryn Chartrand, vice president; Mrs. Jack Elliott, secretary, and Mrs. Frank Horne, treasurer. The Mount Ayr Community high school track team qualied two men for the state Class A track meet at the district meet held Friday night in Clarinda. Rick Defenbaugh qualied in three events and Eugene Ricker in two. Defenbaugh will compete in the hurdles and broad jump, while Ricker will run in the 100 and 220 at the state meet scheduled for May 25 in Iowa City. No births were reported at Ringgold County Hospital this week. No obituaries were found in this issue. Twenty-ve Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, May 26, 1988.) For the rst time ever the Mount Ayr Community Raiderettes are state track champions. Several Raiderettes had made it to the state meet in the past, but there had never been a state individual champion before, and the Raiderettes had never seriously challenged for the state title. With a young team led by two key seniors, the Mount Ayr Community Raiderettes went undefeated in tract meets all season long, then pulled an upset by bringing home the state tract title Saturday. Going to the state were Jenny Shields, coach Mark Larsen, Jill Taylor, Jamie Jones, Jody Shields, Traci Larson, coach Dave Still, Nikky Cross, Laurel Moe, Kim McGinnis, Dawn Huff and Ann Foltz. More than 80 percent of the soybeans are planted and more than 80 percent of the corn has emerged in elds in south central Iowa, including Ringgold county. This part of the state trails other areas with 82 percent of the corn acreage emerged. This is ahead of the 58 percent which is normal for this time of year. The parade of top students in Ringgold county high schools this year is all female. The valedictorian and salutatorian for the three Ringgold county high schools were named at graduation ceremonies or honors assemblies this week. The top students included Mount Ayr Community high school valedictorian Emily McAlexander and salutatorian Leslie Barker; Grand Valley Community high school valedictorian Racinda Jackson and salutatorian Jennifer Hullinger and Diagonal Community high school valedictorian Jari Jo Larsen and Angie McDonald. Two Mount Ayr Community art students recently placed third in a creative project contest sponsored by Dremel power tools. Each received $50 for their placing in the national contest. Ron Schafer entered the contest with his Blue Bill carved duck decoy and Richie Lonnetti entered the contest with his Hooded Muganser carved duck decoy. In addition to the awards to the students, the school received a Moto-Tool carving tool from the company. John Newton teaches the art classes at the high school in which the projects were made. The Ringgold County Unit of the American Heart Association sponsored a Celebrity Waiter Dinner for the benet of the American Heart Association at the American Legion Building in Mount Ayr on Saturday, May 14. The event, coordinated by Rosemary Schlapia, was a huge success and raised over $1,000, which will be donated to the American Heart Association. There were 68 meals served. Mount Ayr Community high school will be represented by nine boys at the state Class 2A track meet in Des Moines Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28. Boys who will participate in the meet at Drake Stadium include Scott Walters, Ed McCreary, Randy Weehler, Shawn OMailia, Eric Moe, Scott Smith, Bob Taylor, Dan Dredge and Aaron Groves. Coach Brad Rumple will be accompanying the group. Mount Ayr Community Raiderette golf squad ended the season at the regional golf tournament in Pleasantville Tuesday. The girls placed fourth in the six-team eld participating on the Pleasantville home course. To advance the Raiderettes would have had to be the winning team or have the top individual. The sectional championship team included Jody Cross, Andrea Mekus, Angie Elliott, Brenda Bickel and Monica Cannon. The obituary in this weeks issue was Frankie Main Lewis. Ten Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr RecordNews, Thursday, May 15, 2003.) Two Mount Ayr physicians were recognized when the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association held its annual conference and scientic seminar in Des Moines recently. Bruce Ricker, D.O., was named the associations Physician of the Year and Dane Johnson, D.O., was installed as vice president of the association. Josene Mortell, age 16, has been a German exchange student at Mount Ayr Community high school this past year. Her host family is Brian Terrell and Betsy Keenan, son Elijah and daughter Clara of Maloy. There are four letterwinners back for the Mount Ayr Community Raider golf team this year. They include Tanner Rinehart, Justin Redding Mike Mitchell and Drew Yoder. Two events seem like a lock to advance to the boys Class 2A state track meet and the Raiders have two others close. To qualify for the state meet, a team must have a time or distance in the top 24 in the state. Ranked fourth in the long jump in Class 2A so far this year is Nathan Weeda in the long jump with a leap of 2105. Ranked 10th in the 1600 meter medley relay is the Raider distance medley team in a clocking of 3:43.08, which also seems likely to survive. A Mount Ayr student at Graceland University in Lamoni has been named to the all-conference baseball team for the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Brandon Yoder, a senior on the Yellowjacket baseball team, was named to the all-conference second team. Yoder

THOUGHTS
BY ALAN SMITH

& other things

lowing the procedure and my appointment with my liver specialist. We went to the Plaza, which is near St. Lukes Hospital, to walk around before meeting daughter Cara for lunch. As we left the parked car, I grabbed the pills and popped the handful into my mouth. Bad idea. Without anything to drink for 10 hours my mouth and throat were dry. Very dry. Have you ever tried to swallow pills with a dry mouth? It doesnt work, let me tell you. The whole pile stuck to my tongue and the back of my mouth. I tried to swallow. Nothing happened. By now the wonderful avors of the pills are beginning to be picked up by my tastebuds. I think I could have made a viral video if someone had been lming my face. I was half gagging. At the same time my face was getting screwed up in reaction to the multitude of tastes. All of the bad. I tried again. One of two of the pile must have slid down. I couldnt keep count. I need a drink, I gulped to Valle. Of course we were on the sidewalk with no drink in site. I seriously considered getting a handful of water out of a nearby fountain to save myself, but quickly decided that that probably wasnt a good idea. With effort, I kept trying to swallow. I was gaining, but still had a wedge of medicine in the back of my mouth. We saw a Starbucks nearby so rushed in an ordered a couple of fruit smoothies. We needed a bit of breakfast anyway. By now I was down to the three multi-vitamins stuck to the back of my tongue. They would not go down. I nally reached in and peeled them off my tongue. The blue coating had melted away and they were a multi-color orangish blob of sourish mash. I waited a minute, then tossed them back in about the time the smoothies were ready. I had survived. I am not necessarily a big fan of Starbuck smoothies (especially not the price), but for the rst couple of slurps that was the best thing I had had to drink in a long time. Well, 10 hours literally, but it felt like a long time. Its always been my effort to learn from my mistakes. Maybe someone out there can learn from my mistakes as well. Get the drink ready rst before you stick a dozen pills in your mouth. It only takes one experience not being prepared to make you very grateful for something to wash them down. And just because you have to use a pill holder, it doesnt really mean youre old. Honest.

hit .396 for the season and had 42 hits, ve doubles, two triples and nine home runs with 39 runs batted in. He had a .736 slugging average in 106 at bats during the season. Dr. Peggy Whitson, Ringgold countys own astronaut, will be coming back to Iowa in May when the International Space Station Trailers exhibit comes to Iowa State University in Ames. Ringgold Singers held their annual concert at Mount Ayr Community high school Friday night with the theme Gettin In The Mood. The birth reported at Ringgold County Hospital this week was a daughter, born May 8, to Joe and Amber Hayes of Creston. Members of the Mount Ayr Community FFA chapter shared information on farm safety with Mount Ayr Community sixth graders Tuesday morning, May 6. Helping with the farm safety day were Kyle Hayse, Andrea Larsen, Chelsea Campbell, Brad England, Levi Cameron, Brandon Still, Brian Bailey, Michael Doolittle, Kegan Bishop, Kevin Trullinger, Tommie Overholser, Luke Larsen, Joe Waske, Ryan Noble, Dustin Stark, Scott Cook, Michael Inloes and Kellen Waldeier. Obituaries in this issue were Donald Ray Mercer, Merlin Henry Schaaf and Norma L. French Taylor.

BY LISA WILSON

Dailey and Snethen continue to be active

Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) Community Transformation Grant (CTG) staff recently caught up with two local residents Donald Jake Dailey and Joe Snethen. Jake, age 91 and Joe, age 90, both spoke highly of their regular walking routines. Dailey says he might miss ve days a year if the weather is really bad. Ive always been active. After being a regular walker for so many years, my body just tells me to walk. He also added, If you move you move. If you sit you sit. Dailey enjoys working at the American Legion during their dance nights and dances several times a month as another way to stay active. Snethen maintains a similar approach towards staying regular with his walking. Only on bad weather days does he take his walker to the hallway in his apartment building where he will walk the length of the hall 60 times. As he said, I would rather walk than not, referring to his walking as an important part of keeping him healthy. He has some other challenges since his vision isnt what it used to be. The sidewalks in Mount Ayr are rough in stretches, so he generally walks in the road (with reectors for safety). He added with a smile, I walk the same route every day so I dont get lost! Joe also mentioned that he will use his walker to carry items when he runs errands, setting a great example of active trans-

portation for the often sedentary younger generations. Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) continues to work to reduce the impact of chronic diseases through a Community Transformation Grant. During the course of this work many local residents with healthy lifestyles have become evident. If you would like more information on what is being done to encourage walking, biking, or healthy eating call Ringgold County Public Health at 641-464-0691 or visit us on the web at www.rcph. net and www.facebook.com/rstop.

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Wise reported a problem with electrical hookups at the bathhouse construction site. He said apparently some hookups that service the east ball eld lights and concession stand had been disconnected and removed, and an electrician would be needed to correct the problem. Unfortunately, ball games at the eld begin this week, but the electrician cannot get to the work until next week. Wise also reported on the seeding and sodding around the construction site. Lincoln Calvin, the contractor hired for the project, has expressed concerns with the condition of the area used as the construction driveway at the site. He is afraid seeding in the area will not take root in time to prevent the tracking of mud into the new bathhouse. He recommends sodding

Iowa unemployment rate drops to 4.7%

Iowas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April from 4.9 percent in March, and was well below the year ago rate of 5.2 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate for April eased down to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent in March. The estimate of unemployed persons dropped to 77,800 in April from 80,500 in March. The number of unemployed stood at 86,200 one year ago. The total number of working Iowans increased for the seventh consecutive month in April, climbing to 1,570,900 from 1,562,100 in March. The level stood at 1,557,900 one year ago.

the area, but Wise said the sodding would cost $4,000-$5,000. Calvin also recommended extending a retaining wall on the South side of the bathhouse to allow better water runoff, but that project would cost approximately $2,500. Wise recommended applying gravel to the driveway area to provide a short-term solution to the potential mud problem in holding off on the extension of the retaining wall for the rst year. Tammy Rychnovsky, chair of the aquatic center committee, agreed with Wises recommendation. She added that grants may be available in the future to pay for improvements in the landscaping. Wise also reported the pool was set to open June 1, but not all work had been completed on the pool structure. He said he would contact the company responsible for repairs to make sure the project was completed on time. Bids are currently being taken for resurfacing work on Gareld Street from Highway 2 north to Adams Street. He said he had an additional six streets targeted for improvements after the beginning of the new scal year July 1. Representatives from FEMA had visited Mount Ayr to inspect damage caused by recent heavy rains. Wise said federal funds may become available to repair certain streets if FEMA qualies the city

as a disaster area. Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources inspected the old water plant and had listed a number of concerns including a leak in the main booster pump, and electrical feed running along the oor and the disposal old chemicals. They also recommended an inspection of the clear well at the plant. Other business In other business the council: approved the closing of streets surrounding the square at various times during Ayr Days. The city crew will assist event organizers in moving barricades, bleachers and picnic tables to the square. conducted a public hearing and approved a resolution on a city budget amendment for the current scal year.

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an ambulance. (MA) 6:56 p.m., caller reporting property damage and request an ofcer come. (MA) 8:05 p.m., caller advising older kids were playing on the highway. (MA) Friday, May 10 4:10 a.m., 911 call, request for an ambulance. (MA) 6:45 p.m., REC calls, numerous calls regarding power outages. (OC) 8:12 a.m., caller needing passport. (EL) 8:22 a.m., caller reporting calves out. (CO) 8:32 a.m., chief deputy checking in. (MA) 9:21 a.m., call for dispatch. (MA) 9:37 a.m., individual advised their engine had locked up. (MA) 10:18 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 10:57 a.m., call for civil desk. (OC) 12:08 p.m., caller wanting an ofcer to come. (MA) 12:32 p.m., animal complaint. (MA) 1:13 p.m., caller wanting jail information. (OC) 3:19 p.m., ofcer call back wanted. (KE) 5:18 p.m., 911 call. 5:22 p.m., caller reporting a suspicious vehicle. (OC) 7:44 p.m., caller with information regarding a crime. (DI) 9:03 p.m., Adams county requesting K-9 assistance. (OC) Saturday, May 11 3:10 a.m., caller reporting cattle out. (MA) 12:07 p.m., caller wanting to talk to ofcer. (KE) 1:27 p.m., caller wanting to talk to ofcer. (KE) 2:19 p.m., caller with questions regarding abandoned property. (SC) 2:30 p.m., REC lineman with information. (CO) 2:38 p.m., caller reporting power problems at Sun Valley, (SV) 4:11 p.m., vehicle lockout. (MA) 6:15 p.m., caller requesting an ofcer help with a door. (MA) 6:53 p.m., 911 call for Union county. (OC) 7:43 p.m., parent with phone information for inmate. (OC) 7:42 p.m., wife inquiring about inmate. (CO) Sunday, May 12 9:37 a.m., request for an ambulance. (CO) 10:05 a.m., caller reporting vandalism. (CO) 10:52 p.m., caller reporting a controlled burn. (CO) 11:18 a.m., judge calling in with instructions. (CO) 1:25 p.m., caller reporting a controlled burn. (CO) 1:53 p.m., caller reporting a controlled burn. (CO) 1:54 p.m., inmates family wondering what time inmate would be released. (CO) 2:26 p.m. - 4:16 p.m., REC calls, numerous calls regarding power outages. (OC) 5:20 p.m., caller reporting mischief on four wheels. (KE) 5:39 p.m., call for patrolling ofcer. (CO) 5:55 p.m., caller reporting a motor vehicle accident. (MA) 6:39 p.m., emergency call for inmate. 7:46 p.m., 911 call, caller needing ofcers. (MA) 9:25 p.m., caller with questions about inmate. (MA) 10:17 p.m., caller with message for inmate. 10:36 p.m., caller with question about inmate. 11 p.m., alarm going off. (MA) Monday, May 13 4:22 a.m., chief deputy checking in. (MA) 7:26 a.m., call for jail. (OC0 7:41 a.m., ofcer checking in. (CO) 7:52 a.m., call for chief deputy. (MA) 8:17 a.m., sales call. (OC) 8:34 a.m., caller needing sheriffs ofce address. (OC) 8:58 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 9:32 a.m., call for dispatcher. (OC) 9:48 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 10:26 a.m., caller setting up visitation with inmate. (OC) 10:35 a.m., caller with message for inmate. (MA) 10:41 a.m., caller setting up visitation. (OC) 10:44 a.m., caller looking for phone number. (MA) 10:57 a.m., call for inmate. (MA) 11:42 a.m., caller setting up visitation with inmate. (OC) 11:54 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 12:04 p.m., call for jail. (OC) 2:01 p.m., caller needing jail information. (OC) 2:02 p.m., caller setting up visitation with inmate. (OC) 2:23 p.m., vehicle lockout. (MA) 5:15 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 5:41 p.m., call for jail. (OC) 9:12 p.m., caller needing emergency help. (KE) 9:15 p.m., caller needing phone number for Lucas county. (CO) 9:20 p.m., vehicle lockout. (MA) 9:45 p.m., caller reporting prowlers and a suspicious vehicle. (KE) Tuesday, May 14 5:01 a.m., 911 call, caller advising they were blocking the road. 5:09 a.m., caller reporting a semi was blocking the road. 6:08 a.m., 911 call, request for an ambulance. 6:11 a.m., caller checking to see if inmate was still in jail. Yes. 8:06 a.m., caller reporting they had four horses in their backyard. 8:56 a.m., call for ofcer advising of illegal parking. No Time Logged, caller needing assistance. 11:38 a.m., caller needing jail information. (OC) 11:39 a.m., caller with pin number for inmate. (OC) 2:59 p.m., caller wanting to speak to ofcer. (MA) 3 p.m., caller needing information regarding inmate. (OC) 5:07 p.m., REC call. Wednesday, May 15 8:20 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 8:56 a.m., caller reporting a stolen item. (CO) 9:37 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 10:33 a.m., 911 call, ambulance needed. (MA) 11:12 a.m., call for sheriff. (RE) 12:07 p.m., caller wanting address for courthouse. (OC) 2:28 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 2:33 p.m., caller reporting a controlled burn. (MA) 2:52 p.m., Polk county calling to speak to jailer. (OC)

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SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR AND TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS May 9 - , 2013 Damion Lee Bogan, Diagonal, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Kristina Davis, Mount Ayr, $114.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Zachary John Michael Becker, Tingley, $119.00, speeding 6-10 m.p.h. over the speed limit. Dwayne Charles Welcher, Thayer, $666.73, contempt. FROM RINGGOLD COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT May 15 - A judgment was led in magistrates court nding Aleshia Mae Williams guilty of theft in the fth degree. Williams was ordered to pay a ne of $65, a surcharge of $22.75, a law enforcement initiative surcharge of $125 and court costs of $60, all monies payable to the clerk of court by August 14, 2013. Appeal bond was set at $300 cash only. Defendant is ordered to be ngerprinted by the Ringgold County Sheriff Ofce. May 15 - A judgment was led in magistrates court nding Ronald Dale Northwick of Shannon City guilty of assault. Northwick was ordered to pay a ne of $400, a surcharge of $140 and court costs of $60, all monies payable to the clerk of court by July 17, 2013. Appeal bond was set at $300 cash only. May 10 - A judgment was led in magistrates court nding Dixie Giles guilty of theft in the fth degree. Giles was ordered to pay a ne of $100, surcharge of $35, jail costs of $40, court costs of $60, a law enforcement initiative surcharge of $125 and restitution to Jerrys Sinclair in the amount of $153.29, all monies payable to the clerk of court by July 24, 2013. Appeal bond is set in the amount of $300 cash only. Defendant is ordered to be ngerprinted by the Ringgold County Sheriff Ofce. May 14 - A judgment was eld in magistrates court nding David Junior Richman of Cleareld guilty of simple assault. Richman was ordered to be conned in the Ringgold County Jail for one day. The defendant is given credit for 3/4 day served. Richman was ordered to pay $40 jail costs and $60 court costs to the clerk of court by June 5, 2013. Appeal bond is set in the amount of $300 cash only. A no contact order was issued for 30 days.
(Call Origination Code: MA = Mount Ayr; KE = Kellerton; EL = Ellston; TI = Tingley; DI = Diagonal; DE = Delphos; MO = Maloy; BE = Beaconseld; BO = Benton; SC = Shannon City; BL = Blockton; RE = Redding; SV = Sun Valley; CO = In County; OC = Out of County; OS = Out of State)

Thursday, May 16 12:40 a.m., REC call, report of power outage. (CO/OC) COURTHOUSE NEWS Ringgold County Courthouse hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Ringgold county now has a website at www.ringgoldcounty. us. Assessor: Neil Morgan, 4643233. Auditor: Amanda Waske, 464-3239. Board of Supervisors: David Inloes, chairman, Royce Dredge and Kraig Pennington, members, 464-3244. Supervisors meetings are open to the public and are held in the supervisors conference room located on the second oor between the clerk of court and auditors ofce. On days the board is not scheduled to be in ofce, please direct all inquiries to the auditors ofce. To schedule a meeting time with the supervisors, contact the auditors ofce. Regular board meetings are held on Mondays with ofcial public notice of the meeting agendas posted at the Ringgold county courthouse, Mount Ayr RecordNews, Sun Valley Lake and Diagonal city hall the day before. Clerk of Court (a state ofce): Jackie Saville, 464-3234; fax: 464-2478. Ofce hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The clerks ofce handles alimony and child support payments, probates, civil and criminal lings, magistrates court and records and services of adoptions, conservatorships, court proceedings, divorces, estates, grand jury, guardianships, judgments, juvenile proceedings, mechanics liens, mental health admissions, petit jury, surety company certicates, state hospital, trafc violations, trust funds, trusteeships. Certied copies can be made of above listed records. Court records are also available at www.iowacourts.gov. County Conservation Board: Kate Zimmerman, phone: 464-2787, email: rangerkate@iowatelecom.net. Please contact for information on rules and regulations, parks, trail ways, camping, shelter reservations, environmental education and more. Parks are open March 15 - November 15. Walk-in trafc is allowed year round. County Weed Commissioner: Brenda Adams, 641-783-2348. Development and Tourism: Karen Bender, Coordinator, 4643704. If anyone has any calendar events, please contact the development ofce at 641-464-3704. E-911 Service Board: Merle Walter, 307 N. Webster St., Mount Ayr, 464-3311. Emergency Management

Agency: Teresa Jackson, Coordinator, 109 W. Madison St., Suite 105, cell: 641-202-9671; phone: 464-3344; fax: 464-0663, email: tjackson@iowatelecom.net. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tornado sirens in Mount Ayr will be tested the rst Tuesday of each month unless there is severe weather. Engineer: Zach Gunsolley, P.E., 464-3232. 707 South Henderson Drive. Ofce hours: Monday Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. General Relief: Gary Smith, 109 W. Madison St., 464-2397. Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Closed Wednesdays and Fridays. In case of emergency 641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199. Recorder: Karen Schaefer, 464-3231. Passport applications are taken daily from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and noon - 4 p.m. Certied vital records can be obtained from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The recorders ofce serves as a passport agent. Items needed to apply are: certied copy of birth certicate, drivers license or state issued ID, two-inch square passport photos and passport application (both available at recorders ofce) and fees. Allow four to six weeks from date of application to receive passport book or card from the passport agency. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Individuals with recent name changes can get their passport book/card updated without a fee within one year of issue. Forms may be obtained at the recorders ofce. For additional information call the recorders ofce or go to www.travel.state.gov/passport. Sanitarian: Ringgold County Public Health Agency, 464-0691. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public Health Agency: 119 S. Fillmore, 464-0691. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sheriff: Mike Sobotka, Emergency Only 911, Non-Emergency (Available 24/7) 464-3921 or 4642911. New location at the Ringgold County Law Enforcement Center, 801 West South Street. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Road Conditions - dial 511 or online at www.IowaRoadConditions. org. Treasurer: Debbie Cannon, 464-3230. Applications for 2013 Iowa Property Tax Credit for Elderly and Disabled Taypayers must be submitted by the ling date of May 31, 2013. Applications may be picked up in the ofce or downloaded at www.iowatreasurers.org. Property taxes can be paid online at www.iowatreasurers.org with Visa, Master Card and Discover credit cards or e-checks. Payments made in the ofce may be with cash, checks or with a Master Card, Visa or Discover credit or

debit card. All documents conveying real estate need to have the name and address of the person to whom the property tax statement is to be mailed. Please check renewal notices and tax statements for the correct information. If the information is wrong, contact the treasurers ofce. Motorists can now renew motor vehicle registrations online at www.iowatreasurers.org if a renewal notice is received through the United States Postal Service that contains a personal identication number (PIN). Please be aware that the PIN can only be used one time. Contact the treasurers ofce for more information. Those with April birth dates are reminded to register their motor vehicles by May 31, 2013. Bring

in the renewal statement received in the mail so renewals can be quickly processed. Drivers License Ofce: Located in the Treasurers Ofce. Drivers licenses may be renewed any time during the period of 30 calendar days before and up to 60 calendar days after the drivers birth date. The drivers license station hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone 464-3230 with questions. Veterans Affairs: Gary Smith, 109 W. Madison St., 464-2397. Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Closed Wednesdays and Fridays. In case of emergency 641-464-2397 or 641-202-1199.

Supervisors honor long-time employees

The Ringgold county board of supervisors met in regular session Monday, May 20. A main item on the morning agenda included a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the current FY 2013 budget. Kevin Kilgore appeared before the board to express his objections to a number of items in the budget. Because the supervisors had another appointment at 11 a.m., Kilgore said he would return at a future date to complete his presentation. The supervisors took part in the honoring of several long-time county employees. These included Rick Wiley and Janet Haley - 15 years, Brenda Karr - 20 years, Kevin Greenland - 25 years, Kent Trullinger, Rod Shields and Carol Anne Galloway - 30 years, Danny Straight and Frank Pollock - 35 years and Duane Dredge - 40 years. Ron Abbott appeared before the board with concerns about grading of gravel roads. He was most concerned with the windrows left on the roads by incorrect grading procedures. County engineer Zach Gunsolley updated the supervisors on the patching project on several roads. County attorney Clint Spurrier met with the board to review and revise the county employee handbook. County treasurer Debbie Cannon presented the treasurers report for April. It was noted all courthouse ofces will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Long-time county employees were recognized Monday by the board of supervisors for their service to the county. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Brenda Karr, Janet Haley, Carol Anne Galloway, Frank Pollock and supervisor Royce Dredge; (back row) Rod Shields, Kevin Greenland and supervisor Kraig Pennington. Honorees not pictured were Duane Dredge, Danny Straight, Kent Trullinger and Rick Wiley.

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May 8-16, 2013 Wednesday, May 8 10:24 p.m., call about a disgruntled employee MA) Thursday, May 9 7:27 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 8:21 a.m., call about transformer. (MA) 9:03 a.m., call for sheriff. (CO) 9:10 a.m., call for jail. (OC) 9:33 a.m., 911 call, caller advised they were on the way to Ringgold County Hospital. (CO) 9:39 a.m., 911 call, static on the line. (MA) 9:53 a.m., 911 call, called by mistake. (MA) 10:32 a.m., call for ofcer. (KE) 1:17 p.m., call for sheriff. (MA) 2:44 p.m., call for jail. (OC) 3 p.m., call for ofcer. (MA) 3:16 p.m., call for jail. (OC) 3:54 p.m., call for jail. (OC) 4:31 p.m., call for civil desk. (OC) 4:31 p.m., caller with message for civil clerk. (MA) 5:33 p.m., caller with information for inmate. (OC) 5:34 p.m., caller with information about inmate. (OC) 6:02 p.m., 911 call, request for

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The Ringgold County Courthouse and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Delinquent Property Taxes Remaining Unpaid as of Thursday, May 30, 2013 will be listed for publication the week of June 6, 2013. Guaranteed funds are required at this time. Elderly and Disabled Credit Applications for 2012 Property Taxes are due by Saturday, June 1, 2013.

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Social Community Calendar

NOTICE - If you would like your organizations meeting dates to appear in the calendar, please contact Record-News staff at 464-2440. Thursday, May 23 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. Saturday, May 25 Surprise birthday party for Bill Armstrongs 50th birthday at the Southwest Iowa REC building in Mount Ayr from 2 to 4 p.m. Mount Ayr alumni reunion at the high school commons. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Union Township Fire Departments Memorial Day weekend supper fest at the Ellston Fire Department from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 27 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Ringgold County Tourism meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 Bag Day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. Card shower for Pauline Woods 94th birthday. Cards and correspondence may be sent to her at Clearview Home, P.O. Box 552, Mount Ayr, IA 50854. Wednesday, May 29 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. Thursday, May 30 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr. Saturday, June 1 Open closet at the Mount Ayr Assembly of God from 8 to 11 a.m. Discovering Cuba highlights and insights with Susan Moritz of Iowa Public Television at the Ellston community library at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3 Thin Within support group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Mount Ayr City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Ayr City Hall. Jam session at the Mount Ayr American Legion building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mount Ayr Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Mount Ayr. Sowing in Tears Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church, two miles west of Mount Ayr. Tuesday, June 4 Calico Quilters will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Jamies Coffee Mill & Deli for dinner during the meeting. Faith Lodge #179 A.F. & A.M. meets at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Mount Ayr. Wednesday, June 5 $1 sack day every day at the Ringgold County Neighborhood Center. The Mount Ayr Public Library board will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the library. Thursday, June 6 Ringgold County Master Gardeners will meet at the Iowa State Extension ofce at 5 p.m. Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs will meet at the Creston Pizza Ranch. Chatter and food begins at 6 p.m. Regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. Sons of the American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Ayr Legion hall. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, Mount Ayr.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Library Leangs

Area child abuse council receives ICAPP grant

Decatur/Ringgold Child Abuse Prevention Council has received a $13,195 grant from the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP), administered by Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. The grant will be used to provide Parent Development and Sexual Abuse Prevention in Ringgold and Decatur counties during the scal year starting July 1. Programs funded through ICAPP help families receive the support, education and resources they need to provide safe, nurturing environments for their children, said Kelly Davydov, ICAPP director at Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. We are pleased to partner with dedicated leaders like Decatur/Ringgold Child Abuse Prevention Council who are working to prevent abuse and neglect in communities across the state. The Decatur/Ringgold Child Abuse Prevention Council is a newly formed council operating under the Lamoni Safe Coalition. The mission of the Decatur/Ringgold Child Abuse Council is to work in partnership with the communities to provide support, instruction and services, to prevent child abuse in Decatur and Ringgold Counties The ICAPP grant will allow Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center to grow our prevention education program in Decatur and Ringgold counties through using our Talking About Touching curriculum in local schools, said Natalie Scarpino, Education Coordinator. This opportunity will have a Amity Shlaes and Thomas Jefferson, The Art of Power by Jon Meaham. These are in memory of Lucile Siple. huge impact on our community as we empower children to develop into healthy, productive adults. Nearly $1.3 million will be distributed to 122 projects in 82 Iowa counties through ICAPP this scal year. ICAPP funding comes from federal and state appropriations and birth certicate fees. Iowans also give more than $60,000 each year to ICAPP services through donations to Child Abuse Prevention on the state income tax return form. For more information about ICAPP, visit www.pcaiowa.org/ programs/icapp.

Mary Kathryn Gepner

Englands Prince Harry just nished a successful six-day tour of the United States. Born in 1984, the second son of Prince Charles and Diana, he is third in line for the British throne. His full name is Henry Charles Albert but he prefers Captain Harry Wales. Commissioned as a lieutenant in 2008, he spent two and one-half years training as an Army Air Corps helicopter pilot. The British Royal Family has a long record of military service and Harry has served twice in Afghanistan, the second time as an Apache helicopter pilot involved in combat. In contrast to his more sedate brother, William the dutiful, Harry has sometimes been a wild child. In 2012 the press had a eld day when nude photos of the Prince were made public. But, like his mother, Diana, he is serious in his support for his charities and for wounded service men and women. His 2013 tour was for his charities and to support injured service men and women from the United States and the United Kingdom. On May 10 he visited Walter Reed Army Hospital to encourage wounded warriors and learn about the cutting edge treatments used to care for them. As he stopped to talk with them about their treatments, he seemed, in the words of one wounded warrior, just like one of us. On May 13 he opened the Warrior Games for wounded soldiers in Colorado Springs. He also plans to pay tribute to wounded British service men and women by joining them in a 208-mile Walking With The Wounded South Pole Allied Challenge, in November and December of 2013. Our wounded warriors face many difculties as they return home. To read more about these challenges, the library suggests Home Front by Kristin Hannah, in large print ction. Jolene Zarkades, a wife and mother of two little girls and an Army Reservist, is deployed to Iraq as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Losing a leg, she returns home to try to reconnect with her family and deal with her new reality. And, new to the library in large print ction, Dont Go by Lisa Sciottoline, is the story of Dr. Michael Scanlon, a surgeon, whose wife dies while he is deployed in Afghanistan leaving him with an infant daughter to raise. He too returns home, a wounded warrior, and tries to reconnect with his child and deal with the loss of his left arm and his nightmares. New to the library: In nonction audio book: Killing Kennedy, The End of Camelot and Killing Lincoln by Bill OReilly, The Man Who Saved The Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace by H. W. Brands, Coolidge by

Greimann to celebrate 80th birthday

Marlene Greimann will celebrate her 80th birthday on May 31. Her family would like to host a card shower for her. Cards and correspondence may be sent to Marlene at 2443 County Hwy. P68, Kellerton, IA 50133.

Marlene Greimann - Then

Marlene Greimann - Now

Opera Project folk singers at Warren Center

Extension News & Notes

Judy Hensley

Yard and Garden: Rhubarb

Birthdays

Reunions
Class of 1945 The graduating class of 1945 met Friday, May 10, at the Mount Ayr Meal Site. Those attending were Calvin and Roena Adams, Roland and Jane Buck, David and Darlene Irving, Ruth Saville and Lois Triggs, all from Mount Ayr; Norma French and Junior Dillenburg of Creston, and Dean and Marietta Cobb of Blockton. They plan to meet again in the fall.

Wood to observe 94th birthday

Pauline Wood

The family of Pauline Wood would like to host a card shower in honor of her 94th birthday on May 28. Cards and correspondence may be sent to her at Clearview Home, P.O. Box 552, Mount Ayr, IA 50854.

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Rhubarb, classed as a vegetable, is used as a fruit because its high acidity gives it a tart avor. Only the leaf stalks used in pies, tarts, sauces, jams, jellies, puddings and punch should be eaten. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about rhubarb plant selection and harvesting. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108. Is it safe to eat rhubarb after the plants have been exposed to freezing temperatures? After freezing temperatures in spring, some gardeners express concerns about the edibility of rhubarb. Rhubarb tolerates cold temperatures quite well. Temperatures in the upper 20s or low 30s usually cause no damage. Temperatures in the mid-20s or lower are usually necessary to damage rhubarb. Rhubarb damaged by freezing temperatures will have black, shriveled leaves and soft, limp leaf stalks. Its safe to harvest rhubarb if the plants show no signs of damage two or three days after the freeze event. Damaged rhubarb stalks (blackened foliage and limp stalks) should be pulled and discarded. New stalks that emerge after the freeze are safe to harvest. Why is my rhubarb owering? Flower development is natural for rhubarb and most other plants. Drought, extreme heat and infertile soils may encourage owering. Age is another factor. Old plants tend to ower more than younger ones. Regardless of the reason, ower stalks should be promptly pulled

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Miller and Esther Mast went along to help unpack and settle in. They returned home Friday night at 1 a.m. Eli Yoder had gone to the consignment sale in Seymour Saturday. Lydia and Katie Yoder, Lenox Troyer and son rode along and went on to Centerville to visit two daughters-in law, Mrs. Mose and Mrs. Jakie Yoder. uation and several parties. Doris Todd attended for her great-nephew, Levi Martin. Ryland and Georgia Garner of Illinois visited with Bill and Sandy Armstrong Sunday. Bob and Jackie and family joined them as they visited cemeteries and then opened Christmas presents. Pastor Bill and Sandy will be traveling to Mechanicsville Sunday. ing and put on a patriotic program for the residents. Mary played the piano and Tina sang some patriotic songs. They then handed out certicates to honor the military men, Varel Dodge, Rex Wyckoff, Richard Dougherty and Gerald Baker. Patty Parrish grilled hamburgers for the staff Thursday noon, along with baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, deviled eggs and lemonade. For dessert there were delicious cupcakes. A short in-service was held before everyone ate. Patty also gave each staff member a potted ower. The residents came to the living room Friday morning for a rafe. The different businesses in Cleareld and Lenox donated items and the residents had tickets with their names on them. When called, they got to pick what they wanted. Two of the residents decided they wanted the lottery scratch tickets, and they both won BIG!!! Lucky them! It was fun and everyone went home with a gift. Amy made homemade bread and breadsticks for residents and staff Friday for lunch. They were delicious! The school kids came Friday afternoon along with the teachers for a cook-out. It is Clearviews way of thanking the teachers and students for spending time with the residents and putting a smile on their faces each time they are here. Amy grilled hot dogs for everyone and Patty and Jeani helped with the chips and drinks. The teachers were given cookies in a jar that Jeani and Amy had made. They deserve a star for all the time and effort they put in to molding our future citizens. Visitors have been Dee and Harlan Davenport with Nioma Gaule; Kerry Saville and Kathy Valenzuela with Clara Kilgore; Jack and Dixie Taylor with Lorabel; John Matthews with Juanita Matthews; Erika Heston and Janet and Trevor Connor with Coletta Bradley; Rick and Doreen Garrett with Harriet Garrett; Harlan Helgeson and Elaine Fargo with Ethel Helgeson; Marcia Nickell with Dorothy Wetzel, and Normie Beggs visited with several.

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May 20 - It was a beautiful day Monday after the threat of storms Sunday afternoon and evening. This area lucked out and received only a little bit of rain. A beautiful, cool southeast wind was blowing Monday morning. Congratulations to all the seniors in the area. Friday evening for Diagonal and Sunday afternoon for Mount Ayr were great days for graduation and several from the center had a special graduate to honor. There will be no snack and game night this month as that night falls during Memorial weekend and everyone will be busy with other plans. The Center is rented most of the weekend. Everyone is anxiously waiting for Friday and the day trip to Weston, MO. There are 31 signed up, paid and ready to go on a funlled adventure. Everyone at the Center wishes each and everyone a happy and safe extended weekend. Remember to honor our fallen military people who gave their lives so that we might be free.

Friday overnight guests of Quicks. Ginny and Rebecca went to Lane Hayworths high school graduation reception Saturday in Indianola. Sunday lunch guests at Kenny and Berta Quicks were Bill and Ginny Quick, Rebecca and Cliff Smith and sons and Carrie and Wiley Main and sons. Kenny and Berta went to commencement Sunday in Mount Ayr to see Austin Quick and Morgan Quick graduate. Get well wishes are sent to J.W. Robertson who spent Thursday in Ringgold County Hospital. Mary and Ron Jones left Tuesday after spending several days with Betty and J.W. Cindy and Dick Snethen went to Beatrice Thursday to see their granddaughter, Deva Freeman, sing in the show, First Edition. Deva was awarded the Outstanding Girl Choir Member of the Year. Graveside services and inurnment of ashes for Jubal Hunt will be held Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. at the Redding cemetery. Volunteers will be needed Friday evening to put the avenue of ags in the Redding cemetery. Anyone wanting to help can meet at the old Legion building in Redding to load the agpoles. All help is greatly appreciated and the cemetery looks beautiful with the 48 ags ying.

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May 20 - Memorial services will be held at the Tingley cemetery Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. They will be followed by the community church services, which will be held at the Tingley Christian Church at 11 a.m. Remember, Tingleys Pot of Gold alumni banquet Saturday, May 25, starts at 6 p.m. Contact Mary Sue McIntosh or Sue Richards to make your reservation. Youll be glad you did. Tingley meal site will be open Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. The special holiday will be remembered there with their own special program beginning at 11 a.m. Its also been declared to be red, white and blue day. Mothers Day was observed at the meal site last Monday, May 13, with a special program, favors, prizes and a special treat enjoyed by those at the site. Homemade ice cream was made and served by Lloyd and Kay Drake. Peggy Skarda put together and supervised a delightful variety program which got underway with Virginia Walden favoring with selections on the piano. Mary Jane Narigon shared a reading written by her husband, Don. Kathy Stammer also gave a reading. Peggy Wagenknecht favored with the song, MO-T-H-E-R, while Harold Brown favored with an harmonica solo. Dave Patch sang Rocking Away In My Old Rocking Chair for his number, while George Hoseld gave a reading, I.O.U., one given by the late Jimmy Dean. Adding a bit of humor to the day, Marge Werner and Pauline Murphy gave their version of Old Gray Mare. Recognition was given eldest mother present, Marge Werner; the youngest, Amy Schmitz; most children, Darlene White; most grandchildren, Norma Webb, and most great-grandchildren, Kay Drake. They all received a one-day meal ticket donated by Peggy Skarda. Peggy Skarda shared a reading

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May 20 - Congratulations to Jasper Abarr on his graduation from high school Sunday. Many from the community attended his reception Sunday evening at the Frontier Hall in Redding. Congratulations also to Morgan Quick who graduated Sunday from Mount Ayr Community high school. Dorothy Barber was among those attending Morgan Quicks graduation party Friday evening at her home. Dorothys visitors during the past week were Kathy and Dan Quick, Karen Hill, Kelly Roach, Madelyn and Carl Meek, Karen Kemery, Linda Mathews and Mary and Morris Carpenter. Kenny Bryant of Kaycee, WY is visiting Mary and Morris Carpenter. Jim and Elaine Bryant and Donna and Sheldon Ross were Saturday visitors of Carpenters. Sunday Mary and Morris went to Bedford to attend high school graduation for Becky Carpenter. Helen Combs visited with Carroll, Dale and Nola Olney Wednesday. Nola called on Helen Thursday. Saturday Helen, Carroll, Dale and Nola went to Diagonal to see the Freedom Rock. Helen and Lil Rinehart went to Justina Wimers ninth birthday party Sunday in Grant City, MO. Also present were Billy and Patty Wimer and Jeff and Denise Kelly and family. Gladys Jones went to the prayer service at the Assembly of God Church Wednesday morning. Gladys also visited with Betty and J.W. Robertson and their guests Mary and Ron Jones of Clever, MO Wednesday. Gladys went to the Bible study at the Christian church Friday morning. Gladys called on J.W. and Betty Robertson Saturday. Ginny Quick took Louden and Calvin Main to Adel Friday to attend Bryson Smiths birthday party. Rebecca and Cliff Smith were

written and give to her by a little lady at the nursing home. Program closed with Dick Walden giving the devotion and the days blessing before all went to dinner, ladies rst. These folks all mentioned plus Vern Brown, Norma Webb and Marge Patch made it a better morning for everyone present. All received a treat cup provided by Nancy Jarred. A drawing was used to award six geranium door prizes also provided by Nancy Jarred. Winners were Cheryl Roach, Marge Werner, Peggy Wagenknecht, Amy Schmitz, Cleone Hoseld and Kay Drake. All ladies received a begonia as a favor from the meal site. Happy birthday wishes were extended to Peggy Skarda, who observed a birthday May 14. All were happy to welcome Ethel Campbell back Monday. It was her rst time back following her surgery. It was also good to have Margaret Wilkins back at Tingley again Monday. Hope shell return again soon. Peggy Wagenknecht was proud to have her granddaughter and two great-grandchildren, Amy Schmitz, Ayden and Camdyn, of Saint Paul, MN, as her guests. How appropriate for Mothers Day. The food inspector also chose to pay a visit to the meal site Monday. Tuesday found the band on hand to entertain. They included accompanist Carmene James, plus Dorothy Clough, Iona Triggs, Evelyn Sickels, Doris Overholser, Mary Jane Narigon, Norma Webb, Vern Brown and Harold Brown. All missed George and Naomi Hoseld and Rose James Tuesday. They all went to school to attend grandparents day held for senior class members. This writer apologizes if some grandparents name was missed. All were surprised and happy to have Gene Klein drop in at the site Tuesday. He was called back to Iowa by the death of his brother. He will return to Virginia Beach and he and Jackie will return to Mount Ayr sometime in June. Friday Singers provided Fridays extra entertainment. They included Darlene Morgan as accompanist, Mary Jane Narigon acting as their director, plus Iona Triggs, Peggy Wagenknecht, Pat Reiff, Peggy Skarda, Kris Browne, Harold Brown, Bill and Norma Webb, Don and Darlene Wimmer and Dave and Marge Patch. It was good to have the Wimmers with the group again. It was also good to have Marge Perry able to be at the site again. Public health nurses, Sharla Norris and Carol Galloway, were also at the site Friday. They were available to check blood pressures for anyone wanting theirs taken. They also brought a variety of berries for everyone to sample which tasted so good and are so good for them. They had more Chef Charles leaets for everyone which contain a lot of good information. Pat Reiff of Manilla was welcomed as a newcomer Friday. She came as a guest with Mary Jane Narigon and even was a singer.

Wednesday, May 22 in the home of Kay Hove. Everyone is to bring a Mothers Day gift. Congratulations to all the seniors who graduated on Sunday. A special congratulations to Taylor Richie and Shane Swank who live in Benton. Mary and Junior Swank and Joan and Don Stringham attended awards day and senior grandparents day on Tuesday at the Mount Ayr high school as Shane Swanks guest. Julia and Don Stephens also attended as Caitlin Giles guest. Others attending awards day were Mike and Malinda Swank and Mitchel and Karla Larson. Mike and Malinda Swank and Mitchel, Joan and Don Stringham and Junior Swank attended athletic awards night on Tuesday. Joan Stringham and Mike and Malinda Swank and Mitchel attended the pep rally on Wednesday afternoon. They all attended the state track meet in Des Moines on Thursday where several Mount Ayr boys and girls, including Shane Swank, were participants. Mike and Malinda Swank and Shane Swank attended Chris Hemphills graduation reception Saturday evening at Cumberland. Mary and Junior Swank, Karla Larson, Richard Swank, Mike and Malinda Swank and Mitchel, Matt Swank, Katie McGary and LeaAnn and Joan and Don Stringham attended graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the Mount Ayr high school to watch Shane Swank graduate from high school. Brittney Lane was a weekend guest of Ann Baker. Mary and Junior Swank attended Taylor Richies reception Sunday at the Waubonsie building. Sunday supper guests of Joan and Don Stringham were Matt Swank, Katie McGary and LeaAnn. Afternoon callers included Russell Holmes, Mike and Malinda Swank and Mitchel and Mary Swank.

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May 20 - Emily Roepsch and sons Ryan and Justin of Des Moines came Friday evening and spent the night with Emilys parents, Eugene and Ether McAlexander. They mowed the yard and worked in the garden. Evelyn Oliver of Woodbine called her parents, Eugene and Esther McAlexander, to tell them that he husband, Larry, and son, Carter, ran in the Chicagoland marathon Sunday. Larry ran a half-marathon (13 miles) in one hour, 44 minutes and was in fth place. Carter ran the whole marathon of 26 miles in three hours, 33 minutes and was third in his age group. Rex Walters had his second cataract surgery last week and is doing ne. Paula Webb was guest speaker at Beaconseld and Kellerton United Methodist Churches this past Sunday. Her sermon was based on Pentecost and was very informative.

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May 20 - Well, we nally got some warm weather along with some storms. Thankfully we didnt get the tornadoes and ooding. Last week was National Nursing Home Week and Clearview had a fun week. Monday started off with exercise and using the trivia cards. Scott Marcum came for Bible study Monday afternoon and Clearview had a skit for him and everyone enjoyed root beer oats. Amy got residents out to make Footprints In the Sand crafts. They turned out really nice and are hanging on the residents doors. Donna Smithson called bingo Tuesday afternoon. Winners were Gladys Gose, Clara Kilgore, Darlene Gilbert, Lorane Leonard and Evelyn Lund. All enjoyed ice cream bars after they nished. Clearview had a department head breakfast Wednesday morning. RaNa Bailey was a waitress along with other staff, Kim Brown ipped blueberry pancakes, Jeani Swartwood made sausage gravy and biscuits, John Pirtle and Angie Cole made hash browns and eggs to order, Susie Fletchall made breakfast pizzas and Helen Hinshaw helped things run smoothly. I think everyone enjoyed getting to order off a menu for a change. After breakfast, Jeani made two freezers of ice cream to serve after church. Bill Armstrong was the minister for church and Kathy Rinehart lead the singing. Everyone enjoyed ice cream with chocolate sauce and strawberries after church. Tina Anderson and Mary ORiley with Hospice of Southwest Iowa came Thursday morn-

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May 20 - Everyones prayers and thoughts are with the victims of Moore, OK. Another good Sunday at Wishard Chapel was enjoyed. Pastor Bills sermon was on stewardship. Activities coming up include an all-church meeting after services, followed by a potluck on June 9. June 23 will be a special afternoon of baptisms at Loch Ayr. Talk to Pastor Bill if you are interested in being baptized. Congratulations to all graduates from Mount Ayr Community high school. Bruce, Kris, Colton, Amelia and Ashton Quick attended Austin Quicks graduation Sunday. Lucille Main and Connie Richards also joined the family for this special day. Carol Anne, Tina and Jed McCreary, along with Barbie and Laurie Anne Belzer, attended grad-

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Two senior students from Mount Ayr Community high school were chosen as District 9 winners of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship. Ringgold County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that Erin Dolecheck and Johnathan Triggs have been awarded the $1,000 scholarship from the Iowa Farm Bureau. A total of 54 $1,000 scholarships available to students of Iowa Farm Bureau member families. Students are judged on academics, activities, nancial need and an essay on contributions to agriculture. Erin Dolecheck is the daughter of Allan and Naomi Dolecheck and lives on a farm near Kellerton. She has achieved an academic letter, athletic letter, drama letter, distinguished academic award for basketball cheerleading, POI honor band, I Rating at vocal solo contest, POI honor choir and 10th place individual and 5th place team farm management contest. Her activities include FFA, 4-H, county council, basketball cheerleading, (captain) footballcheerleading, drama, bowling, band and ings, graduation and planning a senior trip. Johnathan was inducted into the National Honor Society, speech club, drama club, study skills seminar, student council, principals student advisory, Raider Tech Squad, Students Against Destructive Decisions, band, football, basketball and baseball. Johnathan wants to attend Iowa State University and be involved in the animal science program and work on the university swine farm. He wants to become a swine industry professional and work for a large swine show feed company in the Midwest.

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BY MADISON HOSFIELD Charles Wayne Corum is the son of Edward Corum Sr. and Ellen Corum of Mount Ayr. Charles also has one brother and one sister, Edward Corum Jr. and Christina Corum. Charles has been awarded a gold medal in the 50 meter dash and a gold medal in the softball throw. He also went to state and earned a gold medal in the 50 meter dash and a bronze medal in the softball throw. He has also been named Student of the Month while in high school. Charles loves to eat sweet and sour chicken with brown fried rice and crab rangoon and can usually be seen wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off, shorts and tennis shoes. His favorite movie is Ted and he enjoys watching the TV show American Dad. Charles favorite car is a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and he likes the song When Im Gone by Eminem. What Corum enjoys to remember most from high school is all the good times he had hanging out with his friends while sitting around a bonre. When asked who the most inuential person in his life is, he replied with his father. He works hard and when things are bad, he always makes them better, says Corum. Charles used the word diligent to describe himself. This was a very good choice as he likes to take pride in everything he does and always wants to do what is right. Live life like its your last day is the best advice he has ever received. After high school, Charles plans to attend Southwestern Community College to earn his associates degree and become a carpenter.

Erin Dolecheck choir. Her community, church and civic activities include FFA and 4-H highway trash pick-ups, Operation Christmas Child, nursing home birthday parties, FFA/Farm Bureau can drives, farm safety days, Meals from the Heartland, hanging Christmas lights at the group home, youth group and FFA Senior Citizens Prom. After graduation from college, Erin plans to return to the farm and continue a life in agriculture. Johnathan Triggs is the son of Kevin and Kathy Triggs of rural Mount Ayr. He has participated

in many activities including FFA chapter president, treasurer and sentinal. Johnathan has been a member of Junior Farmers 4-H Club and involved in many activities, such as county fair, trash pickups, barn quilts, laying bricks at Mable Rice Park, attending monthly meetings doing record books and cleaning up the fair grounds. Johnathan held the ofce of club treasurer. He is a member of the National Spotted Swine Association and on the National Swine Registry . He was class president in 2013 and helped to organize prom and class meet-

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Blockton alumni reunion Saturday

The Blockton alumni are planning their annual reunion and invite all former students and teachers and their families to attend the banquet Saturday, May 25. The classes of 1963 and 1987 will be honored. Memorial Day services are also planned the following morning at the local cemetery.

Jennett receives ne arts award

Maggie Jennett is presented with the 2013 Fine Arts Award from MACS language arts teacher and speech/drama coach Shaun Kniep. Jennett has appeared in a number of drama productions during her four years at Mount Ayr high school, and this year she was invited to the prestigious all-state speech festival.

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BY MADISON HOSFIELD Michael Shane Swank is the son of Mike and Malinda Swank of Benton. Shane, as many of you know him by, has two brothers, Matt (23) and Mitchel (13). Throughout high school, Shane has been involved in football for four years, wrestling for four years, track for three years, baseball for one year, drama for two years, and FFA for four years. He has been selected as second team All-District in football both his junior and senior years, was also a wrestling captain for both of those years and qualied for the state wrestling tournament in 2012. Shanes favorite food is shrimp fettuccine and loves to watch the TV show Duck Dynasty. As you can tell by what he drives, his favorites car is a Monte Carlo, he loves country music, and you will usually see him in a t-shirt and shorts. When asked what his most memorable moment of high school has been, he replied with qualifying for state wrestling his junior year and becoming district champions with an undefeated regular season in football his senior year. Swank says the most inuential people in his life have been his family and coaches. They support me and help me through the hard times, says Shane. Trustworthy is the word Shane chose when asked to describe himself in one word. He says this because he is nice to everyone and is willing to help anybody. Keep your head up and never give up is the best advice Swank says he has ever received. Aside from all his activities, sports and school, Shane says he just likes to be with his friends and have a good time. This fall, Shane plans to attend Simpson College in Indianola to wrestle and major in physical therapy.

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As a recent graduate from Mount Ayr Community High School, I believe a huge thank you is in order for our entire community. The citizens of this city are so, so understanding and giving to each of the students, and we wouldnt be where we are today without their endless support. I myself was awarded several scholarships granted by local individuals and families, and I will be eternally grateful for their generosity. The parents of not only the senior class, but every parent with a student attending Mount Ayr Community School, also deserve a huge pat on the back. They provide a wonderful environment and support system for us. Graduation is a special time in this community because of the close-knit relationships we are fortunate enough to have. I, for one, dont believe there is a single person in this city who didnt celebrate at least one graduation this past weekend, and who wasnt being supportive and loving. Along with graduation come many special memories and I would like to share one of mine with you. I was fortunate enough to receive the honor of Valedictorian for the Class of 2013, and couldnt have been more excited to have the opportunity to share a message with my classmates and the community through a speech. However, life throws us curveballs sometimes, and I was forced to deliver my valedictory speech without the aid of my notes. I was rather disappointed since I had put so much thought and effort into this speech. With no other option, I tried my best to remember the content of my speech to deliver the message I wanted to share with my classmates and the community: Just Keep Swimming. Now that graduation is over, I would love to have the chance to share my speech with all of you, the way it was originally intended. It goes as follows: Good afternoon. On behalf of my fellow classmates and myself, I would like to welcome and thank you for joining us on this special day. I would also like to recognize and give thanks to the multitude of generous donations towards this graduating class in scholarship money, support, and community recognition. I believe that I can speak for many when I say how grateful I am for the wonderful members of this city and all they have contributed towards our high school careers. It has been my privilege and honor to grow up and become close with these graduating seniors. Together, we have made thousands of memories, celebrated many amazing victories, and comforted one another during times of great loss. What do you think? Would these scenes from our lives make for a great movie? I would like to share a quote with you today that I feel describes our class and our journey quite well: Just keep swimming, just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming/ Dory, an eccentric Blue Tang Fish with short-term memory loss, became famous by speaking these words in the movie Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo, produced by Disney-Pixar, shares the tale of a young clown fish lost at sea. In a desperate attempt to find his son, Nemos father sets off on a wild, crazy, and emotional adventure with Dory. During this journey, the pair encounters several obstacles and hurdles. Throughout these roadblocks, Dory refers to her famous inspiration: Just keep swimming. A Disney-Pixar movie quote may seem slightly unrelated to a high school graduation, but I can attest that my classmates have kept swimming no matter what challenges they have faced. Our class is composed of champions and winners in several different activities, sports, and life as well, but we did not achieve these victories easily. On the contrary, it took several years of hard work, elbow grease, and determination to sit where we are today. During the winter season of our freshman year, we witnessed the incredible teamwork and dedication of our own Raiderette Girls Basketball team. Our girls made it to the State Championships in Wells Fargo, something that hasnt been done in several years. Even though their final game may not have turned out the way any Mount Ayr fan wanted, these ladies didnt quit. No, in fact, they kept swimming to achieve an equally honorable season the following year. It has been a great privilege of mine to be a member of the Sparks Dance Team each of my four years of high school. Last year, my fellow teammates and I were rewarded for all of our hard work with a State Champion Pom title. Finally, we were able to achieve what we had been working for! But, we didnt stop there. The Sparks kept swimming toward another State Champion Pom title the following year. This past fall, the Mount Ayr Raider Football Team did something that almost no other team in history has done: they had an undefeated season. Our boys of fall worked hard throughout the summer and fall months to reign victorious over each and every team they encountered. With each win the team attained, they knew that no break was in order. They had no other option but to just keep swimming towards the next game, and the next victory. Our final game, as any Mount Ayr fan would agree, was heartbreaking. In the face of defeat, though, our team acted honorably and chose to use that loss as motivation towards other sports and life. As an active member of the Mount Ayr Community High School Band, it has been my honor to be a part of several I Rating performances. However, we have not always seemed so great to the judges. In past years, we have had our share of II Ratings, and werent sure how we could work any harder to improve. But, we did. Through our countless hours of practice and dedication, and lesson after lesson, our band managed to restore our title of a I Rating. This may not seem like a huge accomplishment to some, but Im sure that each and every band member is proud of their hard work and the I Rating medal they now possess. I myself have had experiences when all I could do was just keep swimming. In one very specific instance, the community stepped up and became my personal floatation devices. During my years of lower elementary, I was diagnosed with a vascular disease known as HenochSchonlein Purpura, or HSP. During this time, I was not able to walk, run, play, or go to school. It is a testament to how wonderful our district staff and community members are in that I saw at least one teacher or concerned adult each and every day. After school hours, my very own teacher would stop by to bring my homework, explain to me what I had missed in class, and make sure that I was handling everything alright. I sincerely believe that the only reason I was able to keep swimming came from the tremendous support I received. It truly makes my heart smile that to this day, any time a student misses an extended period of school and classes, our very own faculty members are still willing to work extra with that child and help them keep swimming as well. A little over one year ago, I was almost sure that I would never be able to give another speech or presentation in class again. Doctor after doctor told me that they couldnt bring my voice back. For a while, it seemed that all hope was lost. During all of this, I could hear Dorys voice in my head, telling me to just keep swimming. I can now stand up and speak to each and every one of you today because of Finding Nemo. During this time as well, I was fortunate enough to receive incredible support and tender loving care from our community and schools. By a pure miracle, a concerned family friend witnessed a story on television about an Iowa State University graduate who had dealt with the exact same symptoms I had. Nobody forced this friend to share the information with us, and I am eternally grateful that he did. This simple task led me to Dr. Claudio Milstein at the Cleveland Clinic and my very own cure. Just a few days ago, our very own Raider and Raiderette Track Teams represented this wonderful school at Iowas State Track Meet. For the first time in a long time, the Raiders were fortunate enough to send every senior to the State Meet. These tracksters were not granted this opportunity just because of their seniority, though. These boys swam through four years of hard work and dedication to their sport in order to advance. Even if they didnt qualify one year, that was okay. They kept their head up, and guess what happened? They kept swimming. Our senior class members are not only active in sports and athletics, but also in several extracurricular activities and outside organizations. We have had participation in each of the following activities: athletics, rodeo, bowling, National Honor Society, church groups, SADD, FCCLA, fine arts, Tech Squad, 4-H, FFA, FCA, and also some outstanding part-time employment. I am sure that I have left out a few, but I believe this shows how active, involved, and responsible our graduating seniors are. In between all of these groups, each of us has also studied hard and put lots of work in towards our future. I am extremely proud of each and every member of this graduating class. We have accomplished great things together, and have worked hard to leave our mark here. Each of us has brought something special into this school and there will never be any other class like ours. Throughout each of our four years, we have kept swimming past the many successes and moved on to bigger and better ones. We have also been lucky enough to keep swimming through our endless list of dreams and goals. While these hopes may not always work out as planned, each of us are strong enough and have been dedicated enough to go after the next goal on our list. All of these goals have been outstanding and are extremely worthwhile, no matter if they are large or small. However, like any good movie, we were also faced with rough waters in the middle of our greatest years together. During our junior year, we were faced with immense heartbreak as we buried a close friend. Konner held a special place in each and every one of our hearts, and it seemed as if time stopped after that fateful homecoming. Like the close family that we are, we comforted one another and built each other back up in order to keep swimming. While reflecting on the many memories of our class, I realized that it is part of my duty to give you all advice for the coming years. Perhaps a quote, or maybe some words of wisdom. However, I am in the same boat you are. I have never been to college, nor lived outside of this town. I have never experienced lifes challenges outside of the walls of this school and my home. I have constantly been surrounded by friends and family, and I dont have any magic formula to make life easier. I do, however, have three simple words for you: Just keep swimming. We are each given this one precious life to live. What you do with that life is your choice and your decision. Will you stay afloat, or will you allow the current to pull you under? Will you give up on looking for Nemo, or will you keep paddling with Dory? In each of the past years since we were born, I have been honored and blessed to watch each and every one of you grow up into fine young adults. Each and every one of you has dreams and hopes and wishes, and I fully believe that you can all achieve these within your lives. I am so proud of our classs accomplishments, and know that they will carry us far. You all have the skills and the ambition to become whatever you want to be. You all have the ability within yourself, and now, its your time to find it. No matter what sort of current life throws at you, just keep swimming. I only have one last question to ask you: where will you find your P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney?

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care, my daughter felt safe and well cared for. Linda is a caring individual. She is very knowledgeable, which makes those under her care feel secure. Linda was the ER nurse when I brought my daughter last summer. She was so kind and compassionate to my daughter and she made sure we were informed about what was going on. Huntsman and her husband have been invited to a reception hosted by Mercy Network on June 7 to be honored as this awards recipient. Financial Report Chief nancial ofcer Teresa Roberts reported a positive operating margin with a bottom line for April of $522,710 and a year-todate loss of $726,067. Improvement in revenue numbers showed a decrease in the under budget number down from the 12 percent decit reported in April to 3.91 percent this month. Contributing factors include: increase in ortho surgeries, X-Ray, RT, PT, and OT with increased patient days. Observation, lab, EKG, vascular studies, RT, PT and ambulance were all up for outpatient revenue. Decreases were found in drug, lab, CT and ultrasound inpatient revenue and imaging services are running well below budget. Discussion noted this may be indicative of insurance restrictions. Wages and Benets showed an over budget percentage of 5.99, a result of increased health insurance costs. Contractual Adjustments The item of signicance to the nancial report was the change in contractual adjustments. Roberts and staff have been working over the past months to rene two components of contractuals. These components, as explained by Roberts, consist of answering two questions, How much of the accounts receivable balance at month end do we realistically expect to receive from the insurance payors and Medicare and how much has Medicare and Medicaid over- or under-paid us year-todate? Making an adjustment in the write-down of AR (allowance for contractual adjustments) based on rening the cost tool within the new accounting system, the end result shows an increase in YTD Net Patient Revenue of $373,000 due to this adjustment. Roberts added, This adjustment was very conservative and has around $200,000 cushion built into it for all payors, including Medicare and Medicaid. Overall cash ow for the month was negative $358,883 but reects payment of signicant outstanding accounts payable. A total of $39,154 was used for principle payments, and there were no capital expenditures in April. Patient Destination Origin Study An item of interest was the results of a quarterly patient destination origin study reported to the Iowa Hospital Association. The study found that of all patients admitted to Ringgold County Hospital and all those treated as outpatients, 75 percent are Ringgold county residents. Of all Ringgold county patients admitted for health care at any facility, 38 percent are admitted to RCH with other admissions going to Greater Regional Hospital in Creston and Mercy and Methodist hospitals in Des Moines. Overall, statistics point to Ringgold County Hospital providing care in signicant numbers to Ringgold county residents. Budget Appeal Results Good News In a brief item, results were reported from the budget appeal hearing held April 23. Roberts served as primary presenter in response to the objections. After the hearing was completed, the information collected was provided to the state appeals board, and in a letter dated April 30 and received from State Treasurer Fitzgeralds ofce, the board sustained the budget as presented, Administrative Report RCH administrator Gordon Winkler addressed the over budget item in wages and benets mentioned by Roberts and reiterated the increase was directly related to increased health insurance costs. Sharing information from a review with Linda Perry of Cunningham and Butler on April 27, Winkler provided the following analysis of net claims minus stop loss reimbursements for claim years 2008-09 through April 6. In 2008-09 Ringgold County Hospital incurred $419,476.00 in claims; 2009-10, $589,816.00; 2010-11, $676,393.00; 2011-12, $879,143.00; 2012-April 6, 2013, $810,414.00. Annualizing that gure with current utilization results in a projected million plus dollar

gure by year end 2013. Further explanation of the ongoing issues surrounding the increased cost include an increase in plan enrollment at RCH up from 69 families to around 90 in 2013 and average medical and prescription costs per employee at $16,142, well over the national benchmark gure of $10,462. In answer to this pattern of yearly increase, multiple quotes for both self-funded and fully-insured health insurance options are being considered for this year with a decision expected to be available at the June board meeting. Ongoing Discussion Loan Winkler reported that discussion is still underway in efforts to acquire a USDA direct loan to replace guaranteed and non-guaranteed bonds currently owed by the hospital. According to Nick Roederer with Raymond James, his ofce is working directly with Washington, D.C. staff to consider the request from RCH. While the request is considered unusual, USDA has not ruled it out and is taking time to consider it before making a decision. Old building acquisition Interest in the old building to be purchased and used for some type of post foster care placement or behavior programming has been slowed but the interest still exists. The potential buyer needs to obtain a charitable organization status for the intended use of the building, and this could take until September. The interested party still expressed a desire to meet in June with the board. Dialysis Dialogue continues in working toward an agreement for the dialysis unit with Davita. A proposal was expected this week according to an email received by Administrator Winkler, May 10. Community Health Needs Assessment A decision was made to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment using a scaled down version as presented by VVV Research and Development at a meeting for hospital CEOs of Mercy Network. Winkler indicated Ringgold County Hospital is not required to conduct this study, but it could be benecial to the hospital. A public meeting has been scheduled for July 18. Estimated cost for the study and included reports is $4,200. The study is similar to those required of public health agencies but is anticipated to generate different and important priorities specic to community hospitals which could help with strategic planning for future hospital needs. Medicaid vs. Healthy Iowa controversy continues The Medicaid expansion versus Governor Branstads Healthy Iowa proposal controversy continues with the question of legislature adjourning with no answer. Winkler advised the board the Department of Human Services will be holding four public hearings the rst week in June at different locations around the state on the governors Healthy Iowa plan. Winkler also indicated it has been reported that Governor Branstad still intends to submit a waiver request for the Healthy Iowa plan to the federal government although approval does not seem likely at this point. Mercy Network Report In the Mercy Network report it was shared that Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines has named a new president, Robert Ritz, effective this July. Current president Dave Vellinga will continue as CEO. It was also noted that Ringgold County Hospital in their partnership with the Mercy Health Network is part of one of the top 15 health systems in the country.

Union Township re department to host fundraiser May 25

The Union Township Fire Department will host its rst Memorial Day weekend Supper Fest Saturday, May 25, from 5-7 p.m. With sandwiches, soup, desserts, drinks, and a free-will offering, the event is a signicant fundraiser for the local Fire Department. Many times people dont realize that we are responsible for raising the money for lifesaving devices for our re department, said re department chief Scott Derscheid. Im talking about equipment that if needed could make a difference in saving your life or your home. Of course Ellston is a small community, but we are also responsible for every home in Union Township, including the rural areas of the township and Sun Valley Lake, which has over 600 homes. Jay Nichols who lives at the lake. We had a re start on the side of our home in an electrical box, said Nichols. If it wasnt for Scott and the crew we would have lost our home, no doubt about it. There are numerous testimonies of people whose homes and health are impacted by the Union township re department each year. To keep those services current and effective, the re department relies on the communitys support. are Among the equipment needs a thermal imaging device which is a handheld or clip on camera detects the human image through smoke and combat that the naked eye cannot see a four-gas detector which is a hand-held device that identies gasses present and determines the best treatment of a re scene One of the projects is the tanker conversion project which is a testament to the dedication of these volunteers. The state forestry department has donated a truck cab for the departments use, and the Union township re department volunteers are converting the at bed to a tanker truck. A tanker truck is vital in a rural area where water for ghting res comes at a premium. This area is extremely generous with their commitment to the department, said Dersheid. The Sun Valley Parrot Head Club gave us a grant last year for radios, and the Northeast Ringgold County Alliance is helping us sponsor this Memorial Day Weekend Supper Fest. We need everyone to come out, bring their friends, and help support a cause that they hope they never need, said Derscheid.

Postcard of the original Mount Ayr Baptist Church and parsonage. BY MIKE AVITT hopes of starting a practice here. By This postcard probably dates the last week of September, he had from about 1910. The church rented ofce space over J. B. Curbuilding is located at 201 West ries store on the northwest corner Jefferson Street and the parsonage of the square. Dr. Ahrens had also occupied the lot at 105 West Jef- purchased the Lent property (the ferson Street. old Baptist Church) through the E. The Baptist church organized in S. Downie real estate agency. Mount Ayr in 1870 and constructThe Mount Ayr Record-News ed a church building in 1872. The of March 30, 1921 announces Dr. Mount Ayr Baptist church was a L. H. Ahrens will soon open a priframe building and faced Fillmore vate hospital in his residence. Five Street. In 1915, a new brick church upstairs rooms were being tted was built across the street east, and with modern conveniences and the old church was converted into one room was being remodeled for a residence with the front door fac- use as a laboratory. ing Jefferson Street. I lose track of Dr. Ahrens after In early September 1920, Dr. that except for a later article about L. H. Ahrens visited Mount Ayr in his construction of a doctors of-

ce behind the house. In 1953, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cole bought the property from Merle Whitmore and still reside there. Mrs. Cole told me that one room upstairs has a concrete oor. Id say that was the room used as a laboratory and possibly an operating room. She also said the old doctors ofce was torn down and replaced with their current garage. Dr. Ahrens residence wasnt an ofcial hospital but it did provide extended care in an era where such services were difcult to nd. Ringgold county would get an ofcial hospital thirty years after the noble efforts of Dr. L. H. Ahrens.

Its a cow counter!

One of the many controversies hovering over Washington these days is the deployment of drones, both military and non-military. Now, agriculture is poised to enter the fray. The drone goes back to 1918 and the skies of World War I, where pilots were being lost at an alarming rate. In fact, said Laurie Bedord on Agriculture Online, the drone did help cut casualties among pilots, but it has own across rocky skies ever since, and most people picture the drone as a nasty predator operating stealthily over enemy territory. Recently people have thought of the drone as a piece of technology that is becoming more aggressive in violating privacy as it is being developed for civilian surveillance use. But now comes U.S. agriculture, which is poised to begin making use of the drone technology for any number of applications that could be a boon to farmers. RCs, or model aircraft, remotely controlled, may soon become ubiquitous over farm elds, gathering data and overseeing the well-being of the crops. While college professors will use drone technology for research purposes, farmers may use it to count livestock, check the water in his pond or determine such things as whether blue-green algae is present in ponds, the kind that kills livestock drinking from such ponds. According to Bedord, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for commercial, and, therefore, ag use, are being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedord wrote that despite the potential value UAS bring to agriculture, there are still challenges to navigate. Their use falls under the jurisdiction of the FAA. It is in the process of developing rules and a plan for commercial use of UAS in national airspace by 2015, which is currently strictly prohibited.

time for researchers. So, coming soon on the farm, Look, up in the sky, its a bird, its a plane, its a model airplane counting cows! Ill see ya!

According to Bedord, Rory Paul of Volt Aerial Robotics has been working since 2006 to bring the drone concept to ag applications. A great exponent of technology in farming, Paul has been pushing development of UAS for ag use. Paul said it has only been recently that defense industry thinkers have begun to see the potential for commercial use of UAS in a myriad of forms. It is an area that has been ignored, but theres a change in the focus that has happened in the last few months, Paul told Agriculture Online. The big defense players are slowly turning their eyes toward the potential these devices hold for ag applications. In the past UAS was prohibited for commercial use, but aerial imagery will be big business and it will require the use of commercial UAS equipment and designs. So, the pressure is on for the FAA to okay this burgeoning industry derived from military applications of drone technology, wedded with remote control ight gear. Additionally, universities want to hasten commercial UAS to aid them in gathering ag data in the eld, thereby saving much money and

Final call for Pack 39 of Mount Ayr: (L-R) Hunter Jay of Mount Ayr - Best of Show, Clayton Hansen of Diagonal - First place, Dustin Hansen of Diagonal USDA census Second place and Christian Hansen of Benton - Third place. of agriculture State fair entry forms available With the window to respond
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Raiders 20th at State Track, set three records

Poore second in high jump, Larsen sets 1600 record, 4x400 & 4x800 also set records
Despite a track season cut short by unusually cold weather, the Mount Ayr boys track team made the most of sunny skies and 80 degree temperatures to turn in some of their best performances of the season at the state track meet last week. The Raiders ran ve season-best times and set three school records on their way to a 20th-place nish at state. In addition, Braydee Poore nished second in the high jump to claim his fourth state medal. New school records The rst school record to fall came on Thursday in the 4x800 relay. Freshman Kyle Dolecheck ran the rst leg of the relay in 1:59. Senior Heath Evans was the next runner to carry the baton as he circled the track in a 2:09. Junior Eric Freed made the move of the race with a rock solid 2:01 performance. During his two laps, Freed passed six competitors to put the Raiders in third place as Noah Larsen took the stick for the anchor. Larsen battled it out with the runner from North Polk as both runners closed the gap on Forest City to come in with a school record performance of 8:11.14 and fourth out of the second heat. KP-WC and Okoboji had a better time in the rst heat, bumping the Raiders to sixth overall. The old 4x800 mark of 8:17.9 was set in 1991 by the quartet of Jeff Burmeister, Robbie Haley, Aaron Groves and Marty Moe. The next record-setting performance came on Friday as the 4x400 relay nished 11th overall in a time of 3:28.45 The team of Kyle Dolecheck, Jack Jones, Erik Freed and Jacob Sobotka sliced four seconds off the old record set in 1997 by Tom Sackett, Adam Dredge, Chip Williams and Ryan Reynolds. On Saturday junior Noah Larsens time in the 1600 meter run completed the Raiders third school record-breaking performance. Noah ran a patient and strategic race as he picked off runners one by one, stated Raider head coach Brad Elliott. Lap One he was in 20th, Lap Two 16th and with 500 meters to go he started his nish, passing eight runners to earn a state meet medal and a spot at the top of the MACHS All-time list. Larsens time of 3:44.57 was good for eighth place in the event and broke the old record of 4:45.3 set in 1988 by Eric Moe. Poore second in high jump Friday afternoon Braydee Poore went head-to-head in a much anticipated high jump battle with Jeff Giannetino of West Burlington Notre Dame. Earlier in the season Poore had set the MACHS record with a leap of 6-9, but Giannetino had cleared 6-10 to mark the best jump in the state this season. The event began at 2 p.m., but because the bar was set at an opening height of only 5-4, just two of the 24 original competitors had been eliminated before Poore recorded his rst jump at 3 p.m. Both Poore and Giannetino sailed easily over their opening heights on their way to 6-7, the height that eliminated all but the nal two. At 6-9 both jumpers were near their season best limits. Poores second attempt was extremely close to clearing, but the bar barely bounced off. Giannetino eventually cleared the 6-9 height to claim the crown. Poores rest time was short as he turned right around and competed in the 110 meter hurdles just an hour later. Braydee got out to a fantastic start, said Elliott. However, he made contact with hurdles 2, 3, 5 and 6 and crossed the tape in 16.02. Other results The shuttle hurdle relay team of Grant Staats, Shane Swank, Zane Sickels and Braydee Poore ran a near-school-record time of 1:02.03, their seasons fastest time and second fastest time in school history. They placed 17th in the event. The 1600 medley team of Zach Lemon, Lincoln Martin, Kyle Dolecheck and Noah Larsen also ran a season-best time of 3:44.57, good for seventh best all-time in the MACS record books. The 4x100 relay team of Grant Staats, Jacob Sobotka, Erik Freed and Cody Stackhouse ran well out of the rst lane to nish 18th in a time of 45.13. This is a young group that will return for the 2014 season, said Elliott. Only one hour after he had led off the record-setting 4x800 relay, freshman Kyle Dolecheck was back in the blocks in the 400 meter dash. Dolecheck ran the oval in 52.29, his second best time this season, good for 14th in the event. Coachs summary It was an amazing year for the guys despite the nasty spring, said Elliott. Coach Kurt Wallace and I am thrilled with their ability to seize the moment in a season where opportunities were few and far between with four or ve meets being cancelled. We will especially miss this group of ve seniors who have worked extremely hard for us. Their leadership and accomplishments have carried the program to the point it is now. With Zach Lemon, Shane Swank, Heath Evans, Zane Sickels and Braydee Poore, it is the rst time coach Wallace and I have had every senior compete at the state meet.

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Noah Larsen runs the anchor on the record-setting 4x800 meter relay at the state meet. The Raider junior also placed eighth in the 1600 meter run in a school record time of 4:34.90.

High jump 6-9, Braydee Poore ***School Record, Pride of Iowa Meet Record Long jump 19-01.00, Cody Stackhouse Shot put 41-7.25, Joe Ricker Discus 130.01, Joe Ricker 100m dash 11.42, Cody Stackhouse 200m dash 23.13, Jacob Sobotka 400m dash 51.52, Kyle Dolecheck ***5th All-time MACHS 800m run 2:04.64, Noah Larsen 1600m run 4:34.64, Noah Larsen ***School Record 3200m run 10:30.86, Noah Larsen ***2nd All-Time Best MACHS 110m hurdles 15.35, Braydee Poore ***4th All-Time Best MACHS

2013 Raider season best performances

400m hurdles 57.94, Shane Swank ***7th All-Time MACHS 4x100 relay 44.7, Grant Staats, Jacob Sobotka, Erik Freed, Cody Stackhouse ***Tie for School Record 4x200 relay 1:35.91, Cody Stackhouse, Lincoln Martin, Erik Freed, Jacob Sobotka 4x400 relay 3:28.45, Kyle Dolecheck, Jack Jones, Erik Freed, Jacob Sobotka ***School Record 4x800 relay 8:11.14, Kyle Dolecheck, Heath Evans, Erik Freed, Noah Larsen ***School Record 1600 medley relay 3:44.57, Zach Lemon, Lincoln Martin, Kyle Dolecheck, Noah Larsen ***7th All-Time Best Shuttle hurdle relay 1:01.83, Grant Staats, Shane Swank, Zane Sickels, Braydee Poore ***2nd All-Time Best

Raider senior Braydee Poore clears 6-7 on his way to a second-place nish at the state track meet. Poore and Jeff Giannetino of West Burlington Notre Dame were the last two competitors standing as the bar was raised to 6-9. Poore missed on his three tries while Giannetino cleared the height to capture rst. This marks the fourth consecutive medal Poore has won in the high jump at the state meet.

Baseball, softball seasons begin

Raider baseball opened regular season play Tuesday, May 21 at Villisca. First-year coach Tanner Rinehart elds an experienced team this season with only two varsity players missing from last years roster. Our pitching should be strong with experience returning to the mound and we return seven Seniors to provide leadership., said Rinehart. We also return several underclassmen showing a lot of talent. Joining coach Rinehart as assistant coach is David Showalter. Coach Rinehart looks forward to working with coach Showalter as he brings good baseball experience to his new position. Information on Raiderette softball was not available at press time. After the season opener at Vil-

lisca, the Raiders will compete in the Murray Tournament May 23 before traveling to Corning May 28. The Raiderettes also opened their season at Villisca Tuesday. Their next action will be at Corning May 28 before they host Bedford May 30 and Southeast Warren May31 Laminating up to 11x17 size available at the Mount Ayr Record-News.

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Sports Raiderettes compete at State Track

The Mount Ayr Raiderettes placed 49th at last weeks state track meet. Relay results The 4x800 meter relay of Madison Hoseld, Leah Klejch, Brook Rychnovsky, Adrian Richards placed 11th in a time of 10:15.10. The distance medley of Hoseld, Paige Daughton, Klejch and A. Richards placed 15th with a time of 4:26.94. The 4x400 relay of Daughton, Klejch, Hoseld, and A. Richards placed 12th in a time of 4:15.99. Individual results

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Hoseld runs in four events, places in 400 hurdles

The Raiderettes had two qualiers in the 400 meter hurdles. In her fourth event in this years state meet, senior Madison Hoseld medaled by placing seventh in a time of 1:07.55. Junior Paige Daughton placed 13th in a time of 1:09.63. In the high jump, Naomi Richards tied for 18th after clearing 4-10. (The above results came from information on the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union website. Coachs comments were unavailable at press time.)

Members of the 4x800 relay team congratulate Adrian Richards (second from right) at the conclusion of her anchor leg in the event. Pictured (L-R0 are Brook Rychnovsky, Leah Klejch, Richards and Madison Hoseld. The team placed 11th in the event in a time of 10:15.10.

Golfers bow out of post-season

The golf season came to a close for the Mount Ayr squad as both the Raiders team and Caitlin Giles bowed out of post-season competition. Boys The Raider golf team nished their season by placing tenth at the district tournament held Friday, May 17 at Anita. The Raiders shot a team total of 372 and did not advance anyone to state competition. Connor Giles was low scorer for the Raiders with an 84. Other scores included Jake Ricker - 93; Casey Paxson - 97, Quency Vos - 98 and Ty Pollock - 102. State qualiers included Eric Rock, Riverside, 73; Michael Christenson, Boyer Valley, 74; Tyler Hoffman, Boyer Valley, 76; Patrick Ahrens, Guthrie Center, 77. State team qualifiers were Boyer Valley with a team total of 312 and Riverside at 321. Girls Senior Raiderette Caitlin Giles nished 11th in the 2013 Regional Final golf tournament, Monday, May 20 at Happy Hollow golf course in Corning. Giles nished

with a 98 and did not advance to state competition. Medalist at the tournament was Ashley Jahner from Pleasantville with an 83. Runner up was Hannah Gordon with a 91. Other advancing individual golfers were Kaleigh Westlake, 3rd, Corning, 93; Macy Lanser, 4th, Lynnville-Sully, 93; Serena Robinette, Griswold, 5th, 95; Haley Hood, Lynnville-Sully, 5th, 95. Pleasantville and Corning advanced to state in team competition with scores of 369 and 393, respectively.

(Far above) Raiderette senior Madison Hoseld placed seventh in the 400 meter hurdles in a time of 1:07.55. She also was part of three statequalifying relay teams: 4x800, 4x400 and distance medley. (Above) Naomi Richards easily clears the bar on her way to an 18th place nish in the high jump.

(Far above) Paige Daughton passes the baton to Leah Klejch in the distance medley relay. The team placed 15th with a time of 4:26.94. Daughton also competed in the 400 meter hurdles, placing 13th with a time of 1:09.63. (Above) Brook Rychnovsky emerges from a crowd of runners as she begins her leg of the 4x80 relay.

More action from state track

(Above left) Eric Freed hands off to Jacob Sobotka for the nal lap of the 4x400 relay. (Above) Kyle Dolecheck passes the baton to Jack Jones in the 4x400. (Left) Zach Lemon gets out of the blocks to start the distance medley. (Below left) Heath Evans starts his leg of the 4x800 relay after the handoff from Kyle Dolecheck.

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(Above left) Paige Daughton nished 13th in the 400 meter hurdles in 1:09.63. (Above right) Leah Klejch keeps pace during the 4x800 meter relay. (Above) Braydee Poore clears a hurdle on his way to a 13th place nish in the 110 meter hurdles.

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With graduation season upon us, there is no better time than now to start planning for the future. Whether your children are graduating from grade school or high school, a contribution to their College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account is a great way to show how proud of them you are. Saving for college is one of the most signicant things you can do for a loved one. With the cost of a college education rising faster than ination, the majority of families will have to plan ahead in order to meet the challenges of paying for their childrens higher education. My advice is to start saving early and to save regularly. Even a small amount of money, saved on a regular basis over an extended period of time, can grow into a substantial amount. Saving early may help reduce a familys need to borrow to cover educational expenses, which will help parents and their children get through college with less debt. While any form of saving for college is better than not saving at all, there are advantages to using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa. Administered by the state treasurers ofce, College Savings Iowa offers multiple investment choices, including four age-based options that take into account the childs age and the account owners tolerance for risk. As a general rule, age-based accounts opened for younger beneciaries are heavily invested in stocks early on; these accounts try to maximize returns by taking advantage of the longer time horizon. As the beneciary nears college age, the assets are automatically shifted to more conservative portfolios. This allows you to protect your capital and reduce the market risk before you begin making withdrawals for college expenses. In addition, 529 plans offer signicant federal and state tax benets to help grow your savings even more. Contributions and earnings grow free of federal and Iowa state income taxes while invested and remain tax-free when used to pay for qualied higher education expenses at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad. Iowa taxpayers who are participants in College Savings Iowa are also allowed to deduct up to $3,045 in contributions per beneciary account from their 2013 adjusted gross income. With initial and ongoing contribution amounts as low as $25, College Savings Iowa is an affordable way for families to save in order to meet the rising costs of higher education. College Savings Iowas multiple contribution methods, including electronic investment options that allow you to transfer money directly from an existing checking or savings account, make it easy for busy families to save regularly and manage their accounts. As a way to help families start saving, we are celebrating 529 College Savings Day on May 29 and giving away a $5,290 College Savings Iowa account. For more information and to enter the giveaway, please visit www.my529iowaplan. com anytime before May 29. While a college education is an investment that lasts for a lifetime, the season to save for it is a lot like summer vacation much shorter than you think. Start saving today and help make college a reality for a child in your life youll be glad you did. For more information about College Savings Iowa, visit www.my529iowaplan.com or call 888-672-9116. well as entertaining. If you ever get a chance to see them model their style of original outts, please do. You will love it! After refreshments, volunteers were presented a gift of thanks before departing. The fun did not end there as the evening found all gathered for Musically Inclined. This is a wonderful threesome who play guitars and banjos and sings country, gospel and old time rock-n-roll. Alan Smith was the minister Wednesday morning along with Charlotte Swank who came to play the piano. Shopping was also a part of that morning as residents were able to choose items of their choice. Bingo was played that afternoon with Connie Worthington, Catherine Crawford, Marvin Morse, Elaine McCampbell, Earl Brand, Dorothy Sobotka, Marie Campbell, Maxine Werner, Sylvia Hall, June Steinman, Irene Hogue and Margaret Fletchall. Blackout winner was Dorothy Sobotka. Helpers included Jean Gilliland, Connie Worthington, Melynda Crawford, Harold Crawford and Corwin Karr. Phyllis Riggs and Dorothy Hughes provided nail care for all with a desire Thursday morning. That afternoon all participated in wishing happy birthday to those with May birthdays. A great singalong was led by Marlys McPherson before cookies and drinks were enjoyed. Those with special days in May are Dorothy Main, Sylvia Hall, Kathryn Adams, Mabel Shields and Peggy Norris. Guest Phyllis Sickels and staff member Vern Burtis also have May birthdays and were included in the wishes. Friday found residents gathered early in the morning for a special breakfast in their honor. This was made for them by Deanna Adams and Marlene Hinz, along with the kitchen crew. Eggs made to order, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and bacon and sausage were on the menu. The Mount Ayr Record-News was read from front to back nding all the news and interesting articles to be found Friday. Soon after this residents joined members from the Methodist church for coffee and visiting over refreshments. Ruth Angus provided Sunday school devotions while Charlotte Swank played the piano. Welcome visitors over the past week have been Jack and Sandy South with Doris South; Harold, Melynda and Samantha Crawford, Rosemary Hullinger, Judy Shaha and boys, Doris Crawford and Ben Rushing with Catherine Crawford; Lyle and Janet Hogue of Hateld, MO, Jacey Carey and Bob and Anne Carey of Ankeny and Velma and Jerry Lorenz of Creston with Irene Hogue; Joni Dugan with Bernadine McBride; Junior Karr with Elaine McCampbell; Phil and Merna King of Bedford, Margaret Florea of Hopkins, MO, Paula Unsal of Leanech, NJ, Heather and Elicia King of Des Moines and Dan King with Ed King; Roger and Suzanne Williams of Kimberling, MO, Lanette Shields, Barton Shields and Christy Still with Mabel Shields; James Ruby, Larry and Pat Teply and Lois Grace with Betty Ruby; Judy Doolittle with Loreen Reed; Marie Still and Tom and Helen Pollock of Malvern with Ruth Angus; Carol and Arlene Sobotka with Dorothy Sobotka; Larry and Pat Teply and Missy the dog with Gerald Gardner; Ethel Campbell and Dana Campbell with Donald Campbell; Lee and Shirley Brand, Jean Gilliland, Paul, Georgia and LuAnn Brand, Lois Triggs, Wilma Schafer, Ramona Brand and Jim and Ruth Brand with Earl Brand; Kylee Fleharty, Nici Minnick and Ed and Colleen Minnick with Darlene Minnick; Terri Main with Dorothy Main; Jeannette Lutrick, Vera Moore and Heidi, Addy and Aiden with Bev Moore; Nancy and Race Kelly of Winterset, Steve and Marilyn Werner and Marjorie Werner with Maxine Werner; Bob and Teri Campbell with Margaret Campbell; Frank and Joan Gunsolley, Helen Combs and Lorrie Haver with Wayne and Irene Bohn; Connie Worthington of Des Moines, Judy Pottorff and Hank Smith with Margaret Fletchall; Steve Campbell of Altoona with Paul and Marie Campbell and Nina Poore, and Helen Combs with Colleene Saville.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

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With summer weather around the corner, May is a good time to get moving. Exercise and physical activity may be one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself at any age. Some adults are afraid that exercise will be too strenuous, or that physical activity will harm them, said Linda Winkler, director of physical therapy at Ringgold County Hospital. But really, exercise is safe for people of all age groups and older adults can hurt their health more by not exercising than by exercising. Winkler recommends discussing your exercise plans with your doctor before beginning any new program; just to be sure the level of activity is right. He may have you see a physical therapist to assist you with your exercise plan, she added. Winkler has some suggestions to help keep you motivated. Include activities you enjoy. There are many ways to exercise and be active, so pick something that is fun, that you will do consistently, and that ts into your schedule. Make exercise part of your daily routine. Research suggests that people who exercise in the morning are more likely to stay with it than those who exercise later. The key is to make exercise part of your routine, so eventually it feels strange when you dont do it. Multitask at home. Ride a stationary bike while you watch TV. Keep a pair of dumbbells handy and do some strength training during the commercials. Get in the habit of doing some stretching between shows. Work out at work. Park farther away from the ofce and walk the rest of the way. Use the rst 10 minutes of your lunch break for a brisk walk. Take regular breaks during the day to walk a lap or two around the building. Set Health Goals. Start with ve-10 minutes and slowly build until you are doing something for 30 minutes each day. This can be

Mount Ayr Health Healthy living tips from the experts: Move more. Feel better! Care Center
30 minutes at one time or two-15 minute periods or three - 10 minute periods Exercise with a partner. If you are committed to improving your health you will also encourage your exercise partner (spouse, friend, neighbor, coworker) to improve their health. Watch out for these four demotivators: Not seeing progress. It takes time for our bodies to respond. Be patient and soon enough youll see and feel results in that you will do things easier, your clothes will t better, you will have more energy, you will sleep better. Getting in a rut. It happens to everyone, even Olympic athletes. Try changing your routine, change where you exercise walk a different path, or add a new activity or training partner. Running into roadblocks. Be prepared for bad weather, a change in work schedule, or increased hours of darkness in winter. Take your activity inside (walk the hospital halls) or exercise at lunchtime. The same goes for injury or sickness; it happens, so focus on getting yourself healthy rst, then return to your plan. Focusing on the negatives. Strive toward something positive (more energy, lower weight, improved mood, improved health). Pick a positive exercise partner who will encourage you and keep you upbeat. Think about the health benets you are gaining fewer doctor visits, maintaining your ability to function as you age, less likely to have chronic diseases, energy and strength to keep up with your children and/or grandchildren, travel more places where mobility is required to see the sites, etc. Think of something positive every day. For more information on the services offered at the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic or Ringgold County Hospital, call 641-464-3226 or visit www.rchmtayr.org.

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May 20 - Memorial Day is sneaking up which means the month of May is almost over. Can you believe how fast time moves? They say that time ies when you are having fun! They sure do have fun at MAHCC with so many visitors, lunch guests and activities. All plan to enjoy music by The Friday Singers as one activity this Friday afternoon beginning at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow the music and bring a close to the day. It is always nice to have friends and families visit and join them for meals on occasion. Please feel free to do so anytime. They do ask that you let them know if you plan to eat so they will have plenty of food on hand. Lunch guests over the past weekend have been Phyllis Sickels who ate lunch with her mother, Sylvia Hall. Connie and Jay were guests of Danny Gregg. Neil Stanley was a guest of his mother, Ada. Danny Gregg enjoyed spending three days out at the Mount Ayr Meal Site this last week. Ruth Angus enjoyed going out with her daughter, Marie, Sunday. Mens club and ladies club both discussed the days of the clothes line. It was fun to remember when that was the only way to dry clothes and how nice they smelled when brought in. Virginia Powell told about how laundry was picked up, taken care of and brought back nice, clean, ironed and folded when she lived in the city of New York. Bingo was enjoyed during the evening hours with the help of Jim and Judy Green. Winners were Donna Benegas, Loreen Reed, Kathryn Adams, Marvin Morse Catherine Crawford, Betty Ruby and Irene Bohn. Ruth Angus was the blackout winner and guest players included Harold, Melynda and Samantha Crawford and Judy Doolittle. The weather was so nice last week that several folks enjoyed sitting on the patio each afternoon. Several discussions were held about what type of owers they will plant as well as watching Kenny Caraway trim the bushes. It was also a joy to see a family of birds in the big tree in the front yard. Volunteers were honored Tuesday afternoon with a volunteer tea. Entertainment for the occasion was a style show by tenants from Maple Ridge Assisted Living. This style show was very interesting as

May 20 It was National Nursing Home Week last week and it was celebrated in style every day. The ladies enjoyed a Mothers Day pie social to start the week off on Sunday. There were special music, games, visitors and projects throughout the week. Pictures can be seen on Facebook at Clearview Home Mount Ayr. Coming up the rest of this week will be country school today (Thursday) at 9:30 a.m. They will study the state of New York. The birthday party will be set for 2 p.m. with the Assembly of God hosting. And bingo will be moved to Friday morning, as the Laplanders will in to play at 2 p.m. Next week, Liz will be getting the June calendar prepared along with plans for the upcoming family picnics. South residents will have their picnic on June 10 at 5 p.m. If your family member has someone special theyd like to invite, please give Liz a call at 464-2240. Other picnics will be June 24 and July 8. Condolences go out to Amber Fooken and Carmeta Shields on the death of their grandfather and husband, Forrest Shields. Forrest will be remembered by everyone at Clearview, as well as many in the Mount Ayr community. He was a recognizable person for many years for many reasons. He will be sadly missed. Congratulations to Clearview Homes graduates. Graduating from Mount Ayr Community school were Emily Fox and Jennifer Blair. Also graduating from college was Whitney Harker. Success to all of you. Monday Pattie read to the residents before she and Sommer took 25 residents outside to enjoy the sunshine. Liz was out with them, too. Some had their faces in the sun. Others enjoyed the sun on their backs. Some visitors stopped by as well. Leola Dolecheck and Doris Todd were there with Leolas dog. Residents enjoy the dog visits so much. While outside they talked about the pie social and Mothers Day traditions. Several were looking forward to sitting outside on Tuesday, as it was to get to 90 degrees. Liz prepared her kitchen for the residents, who wanted to show the staff how much they appreciate all they do for them, so they prepared a buffet of appetizers. They baked an artichoke dip and made parmesan ravioli, zippy peach spread, and fresh jalapeno pepper jelly served over cream cheese. It was the bi-annual department head breakfast on Tuesday. Robyn

Bickel prepared omelets and Joe Routh cooked eggs to order. Matt Routh cooked up the hash browns while Julie Routh served coffee and took orders. Abbey Schafer was in to help take orders and serve residents. Emmalee Schafer fried the bacon with Jamie Brobst. Liz took pictures and served residents their orders. Sommer played the card game Trash in the dining room with residents. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Louise Froit in the special care unit. She blew out the candle and made a wish. The Tingley Kitchen Band was in after lunch to sing and play. Band members were Rose James, Naomi Hoseld, Norma Webb, Harold Brown, Carmene James, Vern Brown, George Hoseld, Mary Jane Narigon, Doris Overholser and Dorothy Clough. Ermil Hainline from Clearview Estates joined the band by playing her guitar. Wednesday Pattie, Sommer and Kathi were busy with hand care all morning. Sommer went to the special care unit to provide nail care. Alan Smith arrived to do church service outside. Carmene James played the keyboard under the shelter house. Sommer served sno-cones after church. Residents picked their avor from cherry, fruit punch and grape. It was a big day at Clearview Thursday. The weather was perfect for several projects outdoors with a group of fourth graders from Mount Ayr Community elementary school. Mrs. Jody Greenes class came in the morning. They played some games with the residents to start off the day. A group played US Geography Jingo and others played plinko or boxball. Later they planted the garden and cleared some bushes and shrubs. They planted owers in the window boxes and even vacuumed cars for tenants at Clearview Estates. Mrs. Deb Lynchs class joined Greenes class for lunch outdoors. They had fresh burgers and hot dogs, chips, rice krispie bar and a juice box. Lynchs class continued to do some yard work and nished decorating the fence in the special care unit and outside other residents windows. They nished the day by coming inside to cool off and play games again. It was a long but fun day. Friday was another busy day. Rose Hunt and Helen Banks attended a Methodist Womens

group at Clearview Estates led by Joyce Smith. Kathi read the Mount Ayr Record-News and Diagonal Progress to residents. She also sang along with a CD player in the special care unit. It was Shirley Martins birthday, so they all sang Happy Birthday to her. She shared her a very large birthday cupcake with everyone in the unit. Kathi and Sommer played bingo in the afternoon. Winners were Berniece Hoffman, Henry Peterson, Jack Padgitt, Ruth Nickle, Joan Hill and Doyle Murphy. Volunteers were Bessie Parker, Kelly Kerns and Nina Fricke. Saturday Kathi wrapped up National Nursing Home Week with a game of high rollers with the residents Saturday. Going out rst was Iris Osborn and second was Helen Banks. Elaine Willis played and led Sunday school service Sunday. The First Christian Church was out for communion in the afternoon. Providing communion were Bob Shafer and Don Solliday. Visitors last week were Leola Dolecheck and Doris Todd with Helen Banks, Pauline Wood, Eddie Overholser and Mildred Peterson; Richard ODell and Pat Straight with Hazelee Saxton; Kathy Butler, Jen Tull and Blake Butler with Pam Larsen; Chuck and Bobbie Davis with Sharon Davis-Garzone; Betty Miller of Creston and Becky Keeney of Leon with Anita Hayworth; Betty and Bruce Scott with Edna Scott; Kay Drake with Lois Anne Sobotka and Anna Linkey; Tina and Spencer Good with Irene Spencer; Phyllis Sickels with Twyla Lininger, Eileen Lesan and Kathleen Freed; Ron Hein with Becky Saville; Lon and Leon Baxta with Pam Larsen; Rich and Peggy Hunt with Rose Hunt; Kay Sickels with Vera Daughton; Marlene Wyer with Ione Veatch; Larry and Tommie Hull with Larry Hull; Shirley Erickson with Don Strange; Marla Lacina with Laura Osborn; Jani Taylor with Anna Linkey; Lyla Miller and Sue Rahn with Ray Miller; Estelle Hall with Rose Hunt; Joyce England with Anna Linkey and Lois Anne Sobotka; Cassie and Arnette Osborn with Laura Osborn; Brodi Applegate of Des Moines and Madison Boswell of Lamoni with Vera Daughton; Karen Murphy with Roxie Trullinger, and Bill Breckenridge and Emily, Conor and Owen Lyons with Minnie Breckenridge.

Enforcement of seat belts to be emphazied

cers are enforcing seat belt laws year-round. As we kick-off the busy summer driving season its important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night no excuses, said Randy Hunefeld sTEP Coordinator with the Governors Trafc Safety Bureau. Ofcers are prepared to ticket anyone not wearing a seat belt Click It or Ticket.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Iowa law enforcement ofcials are urging everyone to buckle up. Law enforcement ofcers will be out in full force as part of the 2013 National Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization cracking down on motorists who are not belted as well as other trafc violators. While this Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 20 through June 2, of-

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day Linda Bell never saw a single tractor in the eld but coming home Monday, there were a lot. This last time Linda went up all the rivers were way down to almost nothing and this trip they were bank full and then some -- from one extreme to another. In Cleareld they are getting ready for the alumni banquet. The reservations are coming in. As of right now, there are 110 reservations. Kathi Flam is heading up the 50-year class and shes got several coming. Delbert Routh called and he has some of his class, 65 years. Darlene Stamps called about her class, 60 years. Carolyn Nelson is trying to get her class together. It sounds like there will be a good time for all. Gaylan and Linda Bells daughter, Marcy, graduated from Cleareld in 1983, 30 years ago. Linda was president of the school board and got to hand March her diploma. Time sure ied and things sure change. On June 1, a Saturday, the KSIB tractor ride will be coming through Cleareld. It leaves Creston, goes to Prescott, stops for rolls and coffee, goes to Lenox for dinner, a burger or some kind of sandwich and then to Cleareld and should get there around 2:30 p.m. Barkers are serving homemade ice cream and those in Cleareld are asked to also have pie and some bars of some kind and also a drink. There are over 200 tractors signed up for this drive so that will be quite a sight on Main Street. Come and join the fun and see and visit with these guys. At the coffee table with the girls they talked about all their plans for the weekend. Lots of graduation parties to go to and also some of them still have their moms and talked about what they did with them, also what their kids did for them for Mothers Day. Closing this week with: Ive learned that kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their inuence will end. From the coffee table, Linda B.

Robins Saturday and Sunday. Camille Jackson returned Saturday night from a weeks visit with her mother, Florence Lawhead, in Mesa, AZ. Florence continues to improve after suffering a broken pelvis in January.

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May 20 - Saturday, May 25, will be the Kellerton alumni banquet at the community center in Kellerton. Many old friends and classmates will get together and reminisce about old times and how they remember (or dont) all they did or didnt do back all those years ago. Howard and Rosie Peterson visited with Judy Doolittle one evening this past week. Saturday Judy and Rod and Debbie Holmes went to the cemeteries to decorate and then went to Osceola for supper. Larry and Dorothy McAtee attended all of the different graduation ceremonies this past week at Mount Ayr. Their granddaughter, Cassidy McAtee, was one of the graduating seniors. Dorothy was in the hospital Saturday and got out just in time Sunday to attend Cassidys commencement exercises. She is improving at this time. Cassidy had surgery this past week, also, and is improving, also. Chad and Jamie Holmes and sons attended the Mount Ayr Community graduation exercises Sunday. Their cousins, Jacob and Taylor Still, were among the graduating seniors. They attended the reception for them at the Mount Ayr Country Club Sunday evening. Kathryn Still attended the senior scholarship and Grandparents Day Tuesday of last week. It is certainly a blessing how many different scholarships are offered to the graduating seniors each year by caring persons in this area. Tuesday evening Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still attended the awards night. Kathryns grandchildren, Jacob Still, son of Katie and Ronche Still, and Taylor Still, daughter of Doug and Gina Brown Still, were recipients of several awards. Katie Still stopped by during the day Tuesday and visited for a short time. The sisters had lunch at the Sale Barn Cafe in Lamoni Wednesday. The sisters were Creston shoppers Thursday. Friday Gina and Taylor Still and Katie Still helped the sisters x some of the food for the graduation celebration. Cassie Still stopped by during the afternoon. Sunday morning Jan and Kathryn attended the college graduation at Graceland University. Cassie and Jesse Still, Ronche and Katie Stills twins, were in the graduating class. In the evening the sisters attended the Mount Ayr Community high school graduation and watched Taylor and Jacob receive their diplomas. They attended the celebration honoring all of the grandchildren at the Mount Ayr Country Club afterward. Cassie Still visited with her Grandma Kathy and Aunt Jan Monday. Myron and Shirley Ingram visited with Allan and Janetta Heggs near Norway last Friday. They visited Mike and Connie Ingram at

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ebration honoring all of the grandchildren at the Mount Ayr Country Club afterward. Cassie Still visited with her Grandma Kathy and Aunt Jan Monday. Myron and Shirley Ingram visited with Allan and Janetta Heggs near Norway last Friday. They visited Mike and Connie Ingram at Robins Saturday and Sunday. Camille Jackson returned Saturday night from a weeks visit with her mother, Florence Lawhead, in Mesa, AZ. Florence continues to improve after suffering a broken pelvis in January.

school. Josh Hanawalt, Kayla and Tyler were in Milo Sunday visiting their parents/grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hanawalt. Joshs sister, Becky, was also there from Germany. Monday evening of this week Vickie Jeanes was in Redding attending a reception for Graceland University graduate Becky Baker.

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May 20 - Saturday, May 25, will be the Kellerton alumni banquet at the community center in Kellerton. Many old friends and classmates will get together and reminisce about old times and how they remember (or dont) all they did or didnt do back all those years ago. Howard and Rosie Peterson visited with Judy Doolittle one evening this past week. Saturday Judy and Rod and Debbie Holmes went to the cemeteries to decorate and then went to Osceola for supper. Larry and Dorothy McAtee attended all of the different graduation ceremonies this past week at Mount Ayr. Their granddaughter, Cassidy McAtee, was one of the graduating seniors. Dorothy was in the hospital Saturday and got out just in time Sunday to attend Cassidys commencement exercises. She is improving at this time. Cassidy had surgery this past week, also, and is improving, also. Chad and Jamie Holmes and sons attended the Mount Ayr Community graduation exercises Sunday. Their cousins, Jacob and Taylor Still, were among the graduating seniors. They attended the reception for them at the Mount Ayr Country Club Sunday evening. Kathryn Still attended the senior scholarship and Grandparents Day Tuesday of last week. It is certainly a blessing how many different scholarships are offered to the graduating seniors each year by caring persons in this area. Tuesday evening Jan Holmes and Kathryn Still attended the awards night. Kathryns grandchildren, Jacob Still, son of Katie and Ronche Still, and Taylor Still, daughter of Doug and Gina Brown Still, were recipients of several awards. Katie Still stopped by during the day Tuesday and visited for a short time. The sisters had lunch at the Sale Barn Cafe in Lamoni Wednesday. The sisters were Creston shoppers Thursday. Friday Gina and Taylor Still and Katie Still helped the sisters x some of the food for the graduation celebration. Cassie Still stopped by during the afternoon. Sunday morning Jan and Kathryn attended the college graduation at Graceland University. Cassie and Jesse Still, Ronche and Katie Stills twins, were in the graduating class. In the evening the sisters attended the Mount Ayr Community high school graduation and watched Taylor and Jacob receive their diplomas. They attended the cel-

News from Cleareld Linda Bell

May 20 - Linda Bell went up to her moms last weekend for Mothers Day, left Friday and got home Monday. They had a good visit and went out to eat on Mothers Day, Her choice, Pizza Ranch. She loves mashed potatoes and pizza and she could get her ll there. They didnt need their booth so they sat and drank coffee and visited after they ate and her mom watched the people. They went shopping at Kmart from there and got some owers for around her house, not too many this year. Its harder for her to keep them watered. Then they went to the cemetery and decorated for Memorial Day and just looked around. They also took some different roads and just saw some scenery her mom hadnt been past for quite some time, which she really enjoyed. Linda also did some cleaning so she was busy. It doesnt take long for a 92-year-old to wear your out. Shes still in her own home of 60 years but maybe this next fall she says shes thinking about assisted living. Theyll see! All the way across the state Fri-

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May 20 - Sunday was a big day for the 2013 senior class of the Mount Ayr Community high school as they graduated from high school. Joe and Susie Catanzareti and Rose James attended the ceremonies. Their niece/granddaughter, Jena James, was a member of the graduating class. Later in the day a reception was held for Jena and Madison Hoseld in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. Among the neighbors attending the reception were Walt and Beverly McGinnis, Lizzie Hanawalt, Ronnie and JoKaye Shields, Josh Waske and daughter, Shelly James and Leigh, Kelly James, Joe and Susie Catanzareti and Rose James. Lizzie Hanawalt also attended the reception for Taylor Still. Tuesday morning Rose James attended the awards day which honored the high school seniors, and Grandparents Day at the high

May 14, 2013 The city council met in regular session for a special council meeting on May 14, 2013 with Mayor Solliday calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Cannon, Ricker, Stutzman, Mathany, Greene. Absent: None. A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the agenda. Ayes: Cannon, Ricker, Stutzman, Mathany, Greene. Nays: None. Mayor Don Solliday reiterated the meeting was for a decision on which option the council wanted to take when it came to residential garbage pickup. Superintendent Brent Wise started the conversation off with informing the council the city has two options available for recycling; Page county, which is 52 miles away, is an option with no charge other than the fuel charge to take the recyclables to them, or Waste Management in Creston is the second option. Councilman Cannon spoke next stating he was not opposed to taking on the garbage business as a city but he felt with the hiring of a new employee and the summer projects going on right now, it may be best to renew the contract with Waste Management for one year to let things settle before taking on a new entity. Councilmen Ricker asked Wise how long it would take to get the garbage containers and truck ready for the city to start the business. Wise conrmed he has no concerns with having everything here for the city to start trash removal July 1. Councilmen Mathany asked Wise if he felt the city could handle taking on the job. Wise answered with every new transition there are some bumps but he felt they would be able to prot from the business. The city would need to develop a refuse plan, which

is required by the state. Wise also went over the nancing of the garbage through the general obligation bonds, which could save the city $90,000 over the term of the bonds. Wise contacted the Department of Natural Resources about the SWAP grant spoke with the council as an option to pursue that in the future after the garbage business it going. Mayor Solliday stated after Mondays meeting with the Ringgold county supervisors the city should be receiving about $20,000 to go towards recycling for the city residents. Councilman Ricker stressed it would be good to give a container for recycling to each resident to use for recycling. He thought if more people are recycling, the cost at the landll would decrease. It was agreed the $20,000 could be used towards the purchase of the recyclable containers. Councilwoman Stutzman stated an internal loan for repayment would also be an option to pay for the garbage business. A motion was made by Mathany, seconded by Stutzman, to go into the garbage business as a city and for the city to purchase two sets of 95-gallon garbage containers. Roll call vote: Cannon, Yes Ricker, Yes; Stutzman, Yes; Mathany, Yes; Greene, Yes. A motion was made by Cannon, seconded by Greene, to adjourn. DONALD B. SOLLIDAY Mayor ATTEST: PAMELLA POORE City Clerk

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Church Notes
Mount Ayr Larger Parish United Methodist Churches Pastor Skip Rushing Redding 9:00 a.m., Worship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. Middle Fork 9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. 10:00 a.m., Worship. Mount Ayr 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Refreshments and Fellowship. 11:00 a.m., Worship. St. Josephs Catholic Church 100 N. Polk, Mount Ayr Fr. Bashir Abdelsamad, Pastor Saturdays, mass at 5:30 p.m. St. Patricks Catholic Church Grand River Fr. Bashir Abdelsamad, Pastor Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m. United Church of Diagonal Pastor Ed Shields 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church. Tingley First Christian Church Al Rusk, Pastor 10:00 a.m., Church school. Margaret Hull, Superintendent. 11:00 a.m., Worship. First Lutheran Church Mount Ayr - LCMS Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Watt Sunday, May 26: 8:00 a.m., Worship. Free Methodist Church Charles Weiman, Pastor 10:00 a.m., Sunday school. 11:00 a.m., Worship service. 7:00 p.m., Evening worship. Wednesday, Family Night Prayer meeting; F.M.Y., C.L.C., 7 p.m. Kellerton Assembly of God Church Pastor Barton Shields 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship service. 6:00 p.m., Sunday evening worship. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Adult Bible study. Blockton Christian Church Scott Marcum, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Bible School. 10:45 a.m., Worship. Second and fourth Sundays of each month, Youth Groups. First Wednesday of each month, Church Night. Tent Chapel Church of Christ Richard Reinhardt, Minister (3 miles south of Blockton, Iowa) Bible study, 10:00 a.m. Morning worship, 11:00 a.m. Watch In Search of the Lords Way - 7 a.m., Sunday on Ch. 17; KDSM Dish 259, 6:30 a.m. or Direct TV 364, 6:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m., evening services. Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Bible study. Regular Baptist Church Mount Ayr 464-3293 (Church) Pastor Seth Denney 9:45 a.m., Sunday School. 11:00 a.m., Morning worship service. Nursery available. 6:30 p.m., Evening service. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., AWANA; 7 p.m., Midweek Bible study and prayer. 7 p.m., Youth service. Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church Sherry Wiley, supply pastor 11:00 a.m., Worship service. Mount Ayr Assembly of God Pastor Doug Rohrer (515-783-7712) See our facebook page 8:15 - 8:45 a.m., Prayer 9:00 a.m., Sunday school for all ages. 10:00 a.m., Fellowship. 10:30 a.m., Worship service. Nursery available. Childrens church. 5:00 p.m. Men of Valor First Saturday each month, 8 - 11 a.m., Open Closet. Thursdays: Revolution Youth - 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays: Kids Club - 5-7 p.m. Kellerton United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship. Beaconseld United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Morning Worship. No Sunday School. United Baptist-Presbyterian Church 2343 State Highway 169 Mount Ayr Michael Maddy, Pastor (641-464-2127) www.ubpchurch.com Sunday, May 26: 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church service. Greeter, Iona Triggs; Call to worship, Deb Larson; Musician, Becky Gordon; Childrens sermon, Deb Larson; Message: Mike Maddy; Snacks, Amanda Angus. Monday, May 27: Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28: 7:00 a.m., Mens breakfast-UBP Church. Wednesday, May 29: 5:00 p.m., Stretch exercises-UBP Church. 5:30 p.m., Choir practice-UBP Church. Director Judy Cunning. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Mount Ayr Health Care. Platte Center Presbyterian Church Delores Dench, Pastor 9:15 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Fellowship. 10:30 a.m., Worship. First Christian Church Pastor Chris Conklin Sunday, May 26: 9:00 a.m., Sunday school. 10:00 a.m., Church. Thursday Prayer group at 9:30 a.m. Bank of Christ Outreach and Hope Center 2nd & Ringgold, Kellerton 10:00 a.m., Sunday school for children and adults. 11:00 a.m., Church service with Kathy Johnston speaking. Wishard Chapel Community Church Pastor Bill Armstrong 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Worship. Women of Wishard (WOW): Every rst Wednesday at 7 p.m. Ellston United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor Sunday, April 28: 9:00 a.m., Church services. 10:00 a.m., Sunday school and Bible study. 10:30 a.m., Breakfast with freewill offering for Imagine No Malaria. United Methodist Women: Every second Monday at 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Men: First/third Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Youth Group: First/third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Second Sunday - potluck; fourth Sunday - fellowship time. Website: ellstonumc.org Tingley United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Thomas, Pastor 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Worship. United Methodist Women: Every Third Wednesday. Youth Group: Second and Fourth Sundays, 5 p.m., at Ellston. The Lighthouse Christian Center Non-Denominational Fellowship Doug Greene, Pastor (west 2 miles on Hwy. 2) 9:45 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., Worship. 5:30 p.m., Mens room/womens room. 6:00 p.m., Evening worship. Mondays, 5 p.m., Thin Within Support Group; 5:30 p.m., Prayer meeting. 7 p.m., Sowing in Tears Support Group. Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., Crew Kids Club. More information available online at lighthouseonline.org. Area Bible Fellowship Church 204 North Van Buren, Cleareld Pastor Ron Christian 10:00 a.m., Worship service. 11:15 a.m., Sunday school. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., AWANA. Website: www.areabiblefellowship.org

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Kate Burchett KATHLEEN Kate BURCHETT Kathleen Amelia Kate Burchett, age 85, of Grand River and Osceola, Iowa, was born April 7, 1928 in Grand River. She was the eldest of four daughters born to Harry Raymond and Alice Ellen (Owens) McGraw. Kate died May 16, 2013 at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola. Kate grew up in Westerville, attending Westerville country school and graduating from Grand River high school in 1945. Following graduation, Kate lived in Des Moines and worked at Bankers Life. She married Robert Adrian Bob Burchett on November 1, 1947 at Saint Brendans Catholic Church Rectory in Leon, Iowa. They made their home in rural Grand River on a farm in Clarke county. One daughter, Lynda Kay, was born to Kate and Bob. Kate was a farmer and homemaker. She loved the farm, working side-by-side with Bob and helping with the calves. Kate was a hard worker, a good feeler, and a very caring person. She was a loving caregiver for not only her family, but also for countless friends throughout her life. Kate was a faithful lifelong member of Saint Patricks Catholic Church in Grand River. In November 1996 Bob and Kate moved from the farm to Osceola, where they attended Saint Bernards Catholic Church. Kate served tirelessly in her faith communities wherever needed. She was a wonderful cook and helped with hundreds of church and funeral dinners. Kate was a ready volunteer for any community need in Grand River and Osceola. Remembered for her infectious laugh and keen sense of humor, Kate always shot from the hip. Bob and Kate traveled extensively in retirement, including all over the U.S., Ireland, Alaska and Hawaii. They spent many winters in South Texas enjoying friends and dancing. They also enjoyed socializing with friends all over southern Iowa. Kate was a volunteer at the Clarke County Hospital Gift Shop. Even while she was ill, Kate remembered other people with cards and prayers.
Trinity Christian Church Terry Roberts, Minister 446-8654 (Hwy. 2 West, Decatur) 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship services. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. Wednesday: 7 p.m., Youth/Small group Bible study. Nursery available. The Community of Christ Tony and Sandy Crandell, Co-pastors Sunday, May 26: 9:50 a.m., Sunday school. 11:00 a.m., Worship service with Randy Drake speaking. Mount Ayr Restoration Branch Sherman Phipps, Presiding Elder Alan Smith, Assistant Sunday, May 26: Welcomers: Bob Rowland family. 9:45 a.m., Family Worship, Steve Smith family. 10:00 a.m., Classes. 11:00 a.m., Worship. Ron Smith, presiding; Rodney Bastow, speaking; Pat Bolingbroke, pianist; Sue Beck, special music. Custodians: Alan Smith. 6:00 p.m., Family fellowship at Steve Smith home. Wednesday, May 29: 7:00 p.m., Prayer service at Alan Smith home. Rob Rolfe presiding.

Preceding Kate in death were her parents, Raymond and Alice McGraw; sister, Marilyn Boyd; parents-in-law, Roy and Merle Burchett, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Carmelita Burchett. Surviving are her husband of over 65 years, Bob Burchett of Osceola, Iowa; daughter, Lynda Burchett and husband Patrick Robertson of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ramadean Shields and husband Joe of Grand River, Iowa and Fran Stephenson and husband Bill of Princeton, New Jersey; four nephews and three nieces and their families; cousin, Kay Minnick, and beloved friends, Ron and JoAnn Boles of Grand River, Iowa. Kate and Bob were active grandparents to the Boles children, Alan and Jenni, and great-grandparents to their children. Kate is also survived by many, many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Saint Patricks Catholic Church in Grand River with Father Thomas Dooley ofciating. Burial was in Grand River Cemetery. Prayer services were Monday at Slade-ODonnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa with Deacon Reinhold Kunze ofciating. Memorials may be given to the Grand River community center or Saint Patricks Catholic Church. CLARANCE KENNEDY Clarance Roy Kennedy, age 79, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away May 13, 2013. Roy was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Ottawa, Kansas, to parents Clarance D. Kennedy and Mary Mulvaney Kennedy. As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served during the Korean War. Roy later relocated to northwest Arkansas and worked for many years as a truck driver. Roy was preceded in death by his rst wife, June Carroll; and second wife, Pegi Kennedy; his parents; one son, Ronnie Kennedy; one daughter, Vonnie Summers, and one grandchild, Shelvin Bertini. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kennedy; daughters, Shonnie and husband, Jerry Allen, of Trenton, Michigan, Lonnie and husband, Greg McAllister, of Perris, California, Tasha and husband, Shawn Bertini, of Toledo, Oregon, Zonnie and husband, Steven Seieroe, of Rogers, Arkansas; stepdaughter, Sherri and husband, Tony Wheeler, of Centerton, Arkansas; stepsons, LJ and wife, Tanya Hembry, of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Barry and wife, Anna Lea Hembry, of Hayden, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas.

He attended rural churches in Caledonia and Pleasant Hill. As a conrmation of faith Forrest was baptized in Junior Shields pond. Forrest was active in the Assembly of God Church for many years and later moved his membership to the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church, both in Mount Ayr. Forrest faithfully served his country as an infantryman in the U.S. Army. After training in California, he spent 10 months in Japan before moving into Korea for police action during the peacekeeping. He proudly served from October 1950 to October 1952. Forrest also earned his 50+ year membership in the American Legion. On November 29, 1958 Forrest took Carmeta Joye Thomas of Grant City, Missouri as his bride. Magistrate Judge Harry Kibbe performed the ceremony in his home in Grant City. The newlyweds resided south of Mount Ayr where Forrest was engaged in farming until January 1967. They then moved to Mount Ayr and lived there until both entered Clearview Home in January 2012. Forrest was employed by the City of Mount Ayr from 1968 until 2001. He was affectionately referred to as Pappy by the other employees. Forrest was always present at the school activities of his children and grandchildren. He often made the trip to Mount Pleasant for the annual Old Threshers Reunion every Labor Day weekend. Forrest knew Thursday was lemon ice cream day at the Dari Sweet as lemon was Forrests favorite avor. He very seldom missed the opportunity to watch Hogans Heroes or Lawrence Welk. Forever the helpful handyman, he never turned down a project at home or for anyone in need within the community. Forrest and Carmeta were blessed with two wonderful children, Nancy Ann and David Wayne, who were the joy of their lives. Forrest passed away May 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish the fond memories of Forrest besides extended family and friends are his wife of 54 years, Carmeta; sister, Freda Shields of Mount Ayr, Iowa; daughter, Nancy (Neal) Greenberg of Elkhorn, Nebraska; son, David (Kim) Shields of Mount Ayr, Iowa; ve grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Fooken, Ashley (Mike) Denker, Alicia Shields, April Shields and Aaron Greenberg; three greatgrandchildren, Trey and Kenleigh Fooken and Avery Denker. A memorial fund has been established in his name. WatsonArmstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements. Services were conducted at the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church in Mount Ayr on Monday, May 20, 2013, with Pastor Michael Maddy and Pastor Barton Shields ofciating. Musicians included Nancy Sackett, Mary Davenport and Margaret Bickers. Casket bearers were Sons of the American Legion -- Kelly James, John Whittington, Harold Crawford, Bernard Crawford, John David Walkup and Rick Bender. Honorary pallbearers included Amber Fooken, Ashley Denker, Alicia Shields, April Shields and Aaron Greenberg. Military rites were by Ringgold Post #172 and Iowa Honor Guard Unit. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY Case No. EQCV506330 ORIGINAL NOTICE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MARY RITA VAN VALKENBURG, SPOUSE OF MARY RITA VAN VALKENBURG, FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. To the above-named Defendants: You are hereby notied that there is now on le in the ofce of the clerk of the above court, a Petition, in the above-entitled action which prays for judgment in rem and in the principal amount of $11,311.98 plus interest to 02-20-2013 in the amount of $357.92, and thereafter at the rate of 6.7 percent per annum, such amount equaling $2.12 per day, the costs of the action including report of title costs $250.00, other fees of $334.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises at 205 W. Oak Street, Mount Ayr, Ringgold county, Iowa, to-wit: LOTS FIFTY-SEVEN (57) AND FIFTY-EIGHT (58) OF MORRIS AND ALLYS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MOUNT AYR, RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA; that the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed; that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment; and for other relief as the court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Brian G. Sayer of the law rm of Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50704-2363, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 232-3639. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTYARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROP-

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY Probate No. ESPR208724 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLEOLA M. GEIST, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Cleola M. Geist, Deceased, who died on or about April 20, 2013: You are hereby notied that on the 9th day of May, 2013, the last will and testament of Cleola M. Geist, Deceased, bearing date of the 19th day of April, 1971, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Crae Geist was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 8th day of May, 2013. Crae Geist Executor of Estate 307 W. Kneedler Street Mount Ayr, IA 50854 James L. Pedersen ICIS PIN NO: AT0006167 Attorney for Executor James L. Pedersen, P.C. 201 E. Monroe Street Mount Ayr, IA 50854 Date of second publication, 23rd day of May, 2013. 11-2t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2013 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF MOUNT AYR RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The city council of the City of Mount Ayr will conduct a public hearing on the plans, specications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2013 water system improvements on Monday, June 3, 2013, at 6 p.m. at the city hall in the City of Mount Ayr.

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Forrest Shields FORREST WAYNE SHIELDS Forrest Wayne Shields, 86, was born on November 5, 1926 to Claude (Bill) Shields of Mount Ayr, Iowa and Lula (McLain) Shields from the Davis City, Iowa area. Forrest attended rural school at Wolf Valley.

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the District Study Goal for 20132014 as presented with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. J. Discussion of Prom Points: Barb Gerber, prom sponsor, was present to request that the board consider a point system for juniors to be placed in the student handbook. In order to raise money for their class fund, the junior class is given the opportunity to run the football, basketball and wrestling concession stands throughout the year. The junior class has a tradition of presenting and paying for the junior/senior prom. Therefore, the money earned from the concessions is used to cover the cost of the prom and graduation expenses their senior year. In addition to raising funds for their class, juniors also earn points for themselves by working in the concession stand. All juniors are required to earn four points to help fund their class, regardless of whether or not they are attending prom. This requirement includes all juniors, from both regular and alternative students. Any junior not earning their required points must pay $10 for each point they are short. In order to have a full work crew at all concession stands, they are asking each junior to work eight shifts, totally eight points. In summary, if they are attending the junior/senior prom, they would need to earn eight points or pay $10 for each point not earned or if they are not attending the junior/senior prom, they would need to earn four points or pay $10 for each pointed not earned for class expenses during the 11th and 12th grade years. Director West made a motion to approve the Junior Class Point System be approved and placed in the Student Handbook. Seconded by Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Approval of Copier Lease: Supt. Drake explained that currently the district has two lease agreements in place for copiers and printers with Access Systems and Midwest Ofce Technology (MOT). In an effort to streamline expenditures and update all the copiers and printers, Supt. Drake recommended the board approve a new lease agreement with Access Systems for $3,351 per month. Director West made a motion to approve the recommendation to approve the lease agreement with Access Systems with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Approval of Apple Lease: Supt. Drake recommended the purchase of 85 staff computers, 110 middle school student computers and 10 external drives in the amount of $180,197.11. He also recommended the purchase to be made in cash versus a lease which would save the district approximately $8,900.00 in interest. The district currently has a good cash ow which would allow for the cash purchase. The district also has 182 old computers that they could sell back to Apple for approximately $30,000. Director Schafer made a motion to do a cash purchase in the amount of $180,197.11 to Apple for the computers and to sell the used computers back to Apple.

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Director Shay seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. D. Recommend the Approval of the Class of 2013 for Graduation: It was moved by Director Eaton and seconded by Director Schafer to certify the following members of the Class of 13 for graduation pending completion of all requirements. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Jasper Daniel Abarr, Madison Arianna Rina Baker, Jennifer Morgan Blair, Brooke Elaine Chenoweth, Charles Wayne Corum, Erin Marie Dolecheck, Dylan D. Scott Bishop, Kraig Anthony Doolittle, Michael Allan Dowdell, Hannah Makenzie Fletchall, Emily Breann Fox, Billy Allen Geer, Jazimne Nichole Gibson, Caitlin Renee Giles, Madison Maureen Hoseld, Breea Pearl Jackson, Jena Lynn James, Maggie Lynn Jennett, Jordan Lynn Jones, Langse Lee, Zachary Jordan Lemon, Tyler Joseph Lugar, Levi James Martin, Cassidy Marie McAtee, Megan Lynn Pearce, Braydee Evan Poore, Austin James Quick, Morgan Renee Quick, Taylor Benjamin Richie, Hannah Mae Saville, April Dawn Shields, Jeffrey Zane Sickels, Teawna Dawn Stark, Jacob Michael Still, Taylor Alexandra Still, Desirae Nichole Sumpter, Michael Shane Swank, Johnathan Marvin Triggs, Natasha Marie Van Heeswyk, Kylie Randelle Wilson, Logan Rae Wimer and Dillon Ray Winemiller. Approval of Legislative Action Priorities: Supt. Drake recommended the following Legislative priorities to be submitted to IASB for the 2014 General Session: 3) Supports continued progress in the development of rigorous constant standards and benchmarks consistent with the Iowa Core focused on improving student achievement; 5) Supports a funding mechanism for school districts transportation costs that does not directly or indirectly impact funding for the educational program; 6) Supports adequate funding to ensure all four-year-olds have access to a high quality public school preschool program; 7) Supports continuation of sufcient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing, reorganization or regional high schools to expand academic learning opportunities for students and to improve student achievement; 16) Supports greater exibility in the use of the management levy for those services required by law including inspections and publication costs and legal and auditing services, including internal _________________________________
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May 13, 2013 The board of directors of the Mount Ayr Community school district met in regular session Monday, May 13, 2013. There were present: Duane Schafer, P. J. West, Brandi Shay, Chris Eaton and Rodney Shields. Also present were Joe Drake, superintendent; Lynne Wallace, 7-12 principal; Chris Elwood, PK-6 Principal; Janette Campbell, Board Sec./ Business Manager; Darrell Dodge - Record News; Shaun Kniep, Kim Curry, Barb Gerber and David Greene. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by President Shields. Previous Minutes: Director Eaton moved that they dispense with the reading of the April 8th and April 30th minutes and approved them as printed. Seconded by Director Schafer. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Communications: Supt. Drake presented certicates for the board members recognizing their commitment and sacrice in an effort to make the school the best it can be. Staff and students also presented the board members with a video of what the Board of Education means to them, posters and snacks to show their appreciation. Director West thanked all the board members and kitchen staff for their help with the Staff Appreciation Breakfast held on May 10th. Administrative Reports: Activity, Buildings and Grounds, Lunch, and Transportation reports were reviewed. Under Technology, Kim Curry was present to update the board on current happenings: 1) MAP Testing; 2) Elementary Integration; 3) Laptops for Next Year; 4) Raider Tech Squad; 5) Library Up-

dates; and 6) Summer To Do List. Chris Elwood, PK-6 principal, reviewed his board report which consisted of: 1) Iowa Assessments; 2) Measures of Academic Progress; 3) Interviews; 4) I-Walk Presentation; 5) Preschool Graduation; 6) Talented and Gifted Night; 7) Draw the Line; 8) Raider Reader Award/Track and Field Day; 9) Kindergarten Round Up; and 10) Awards Day/Last Day. Lynne Wallace, 7-12 principal, reviewed her board report which consisted of: 1) MAP Test Results; 2) Seminar for Next Year; 3) Tardy Policy for Next Year; 4) Approval of Seniors for Graduation; 5) Professional Growth Plans; 6) Olweus Survey; 7) Think First Safety Presentation; 8) Talented Students; and 9) Upcoming Events. New Business: Approval of District Study Goals for 2013-2014: David Greene, member of District Study Committee, was present to explain to the board members the process in which the committee was able to come up with the ve goals as follows: 1) Close the reading gap in the upper elementary and middle school by improving instruction in reading and writing through quality professional development, use of research-based resources and full implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum; 2) Implement an antibullying and harassment program in elementary and middle school/high school; 3) Conduct an annual survey to gather input from students, parents and community patrons regarding school climate, student-teacher relationships, academic programs and expectations, safety and discipline, student voice and improving student learning; 4) Develop a vision statement with specics for the district regarding technology, including digital citizenship and keeping technology and the technology support system up-to-date; and 5) Continue to offer support for struggling learners, including after school and summer school programming at the elementary and extra instruction for upper grade level students. Director Schafer made a motion to approve

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ternal auditing services and staff; 20) Supports the repeal of the mandatory school start date, while offering incentives to school districts to provide extended days and/or innovative calendars. Director West made a motion to approve the Legislative Action Priorities as listed with a second by Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. F. Discussion and Approval of Sites for Learning: Currently the SFL Program is run jointly with the Diagonal Schools. Next year, each district will take over the responsibility for the program in their own district. Each district will be responsible for personnel, supplies and daily operations. Funding for the program will come from a Dekko Grant for at least two more years, sustainability money of about $50,000, fundraising, donations and fees. Mount Ayr will be advertising for a coordinator for a 200-210 day contract to help manage the program. The Mount Ayr board acknowledges the importance of a before and afterschool program and as long as the program can sustain itself, they would help to manage it. Director West made a motion to approve the SFL Program for next year under Mount Ayr schools guidance with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. G. Cleareld Dissolution Input: Supt. Drake reviewed the land division map and assets and liabilities division as prepared by the Cleareld CSD Dissolution Committee. All assets and liabilities existing on or after the effective date of the Cleareld dissolution shall be allocated to the districts receiving territory: Lenox CSD, Mount Ayr CSD, Diagonal CSD and Bedford CSD. Each recipient district shall receive or be responsible for a share of assets and liabilities based upon an approximation of the ratio of land and students received: Lenox CSD 50 percent; Mount Ayr CSD 30 percent; Diagonal CSD 15 percent; and Bedford CSD ve percent. Bedford CSD has opted to give up their ve percent. Assets will include cash and receivables and any real property owned by the Cleareld CSD on June 30, 2014. Director Eaton made a motion to approve the land division map as presented and to accept the percentages based on the ratio of land and students received from the Cleareld CSD Dissolution. Director West seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. H. Cleareld Dissolution/Letter of Intent: Supt. Drake recommended the board table this item pending the necessity. Director Shay made a motion to table Item H with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Approval of Sharing Agreement with Bedford for Spanish Teacher: Previously the board had approved an ICN agreement with Bedford for a shared Spanish teacher. However, since that meeting, the Spanish teacher has indicated he would rather do face to face teaching versus over the Internet. Bedford would be responsible for 30 percent of the salary and 50 percent of the travel expenses. Director Eaton made a motion to approve the sharing agreement with Bedford with a second from Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Transfer of Student Construction Funds to General Fund: The Student Construction Fund has a balance of $3,383.39. Since the district no longer has a student construction program, those monies could be allocated back to the General Fund. Mrs. Wallace noted that those funds will be used by the Industrial Arts class and all monies will be expended by June 30th. There will not be a need to transfer any funds. L. Review and Approval of Board Policies 500 Series: Supt. Drake presented the 500 Series and changes that have been made since the 500 Series was last updated. Those changes are recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards. Supt. Drake recommended the board approve the 500 Series as presented by IASB. Director West made a motion to approve the rst reading of the 500 Series as presented and waive the second reading with a second by Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. M. Personnel: Supt. Drake recommended a full time contract for Tara Grose for the 13-14 school year at the salary of $15,176.00. Director Shay made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director West. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended a 90 day contract for Pam Cross at a salary of $19,296.00. Director West made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended a job transfer for Bret Ruggles from elementary teacher to secondary science with an additional ve days at the per diem rate for TAG. Total new salary would be $39,786.00. Director Eaton made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended an additional four days for Sherry Adams at the per diem rate for TAG. Total new salary would be $45,892.00. Director West made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended four additional days for Jane Uhlenkamp at the per diem rate for TAG. Total new salary would be $50,303.00.

Director Eaton made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director West. Motion carried 5-0 unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended the employment of James Smith as bus driver at the base salary of $11,351 for the 2013-2014 school year. Director Eaton made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Schafer. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended the employment of Chris Elwood as middle school boys basketball for the 2013-2014 school year at a salary of $1,524.00. Director West made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended the employment of David Showalter as middle school boys baseball coach at a salary of $1,325. and assistant boys baseball coach at a salary of $1,723 for the summer of 2013. Director Eaton made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director West. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended the employment of Charissa Thornton as a special education teacher at Step 1-1 salary of $26,506.00 for the 2013-2014 school year. Director Shay made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Eaton. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Supt. Drake recommended Ranae Klinkefus as assistant girls basketball coach for the 2013-2014 school year at a salary of $1,723.00. Director West made a motion to approve the recommendation with a second from Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Consideration of: Bills to be paid and Secretaries Report: On motion by Director West and seconded by Director Eaton, it was resolved: That all bills presented be allowed with the addition of a bill from Lamoni T-shirt and Trophy in the amount of $2,660.00. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Director Eaton made a motion to accept the secretary/treasurer nancial report as submitted. Seconded by Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Superintendents Report: Supt. Drake reviewed his report which included: 1) Site visit - Oct. 29th thru Oct. 31st; and 2) Fire Safety Report. Adjournment: There being no further business, Director Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Director Shay. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. GENERAL FUND Digital Education Services, Inc., high school Level I supplies, $341.76. Access Systems, copies overage charge, $421.47. Access Systems, superintendent ofce copier, $336.11. Mount Ayr Activity Fund, district study meal/Help Pod/gifts/memorials reimbursements, $1,330.10. Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., legal services, $973.50. Alliant Energy, gas/electricity, $17,053.12. Apple, Help Pod Apple TV/ high school Level III equipment, $199.00. Bairdholm, legal services, $118.00. Barb Gerber, FACS supplies, $223.83. Bills Floor Mach Service, maintenance repair parts, $140.56. Bi-State Electronics, antenna, $72.52. B. M. Sales, district paper, $1,440.00. Bobs Custom Trophies, PE supplies, $59.45. Canon Financial Services, Inc., copiers/copier lease, $1,548.16. Cardmember Service, travel/supplies, $750.21. CGI Foods, special education/ special education Level III supplies, $164.23. Colleen Minnick, CPI renewal training, $15.00. Communication Innovators, Inc., media upgrade switch, $510.00. Dannco, protective equipment, $233.85. De Lage Landen, Sharp printers, $1,198.62. Des Moines Independent School, tuition, $133.44. Divine Waste, landll services, $585.00. Dollar General Corporation/ Charge Sales, special education/high school Level III supplies, $183.50. Family Resource Center, Little Raider April/services, $7,984.26. Farmers Cooperative Company, maintenance supplies, $202.48. Federal Express, FedEx ground services, $203.66. Govconnection, Inc., transportation computer, $594.18. Graphic Edge, Raider Reader tshirts, $1,350.70. Green Hills AEA, beginning teacher mentor, $1,050.00. Harris School Solutions, fund accounting support/business ofce checks/vouchers/checks, $3,849.50. Heather Martin, CPI refresher training, $15.00. Hy-Vee, Inc., district study meal/ TAP/special education supplies/elementary water, $175.93. Iowa School Finance Information Services, Inc., ISFIS services for 2013-14, $790.40. Iowa Association of School Boards, policies online subscription, $116.66. Iowa Communications Network, network services, $5.50. Iowa Department of Human Services, Medicaid matches, $9,991.36. Iowa State University, tuition, $1,953.94. John Deere Financial, bus barn repair parts, $232.64. Julie Stewart, elementary eld trip reimbursement, $65.00. Kris Quick, special education clocks/supplies/registration/textbook, $246.37. Lakeshore Learning Materials,

elementary Level II/Help Pod grant supplies, $696.90. Maryville Typewriter Exchange, media/TAP/professional development supplies/ elementary principal equipment/high school chairs/labels, $1,481.99. Meyer Laboratory, Inc., maintenance supplies, $1,631.00. MFA Oil Company, gas/diesel, $10,311.46. Midwest Ofce Technology, SFL copier maintenance/Sites for Learning/copier maintenance, $1,123.60. Mount Ayr Farm & Home, maintenance supplies, $151.03. Mount Ayr Post Ofce postage stamps, $247.00. Mount Ayr Record-News, board proceedings/job advertisement, $233.99. NAPA Auto Parts, vocational mechanics/maintenance supplies, $382.31. NCS Pearson, power school license, $5,925.00. Pace Supply, athletic elds upkeep, $2,020.00. Perfection Learning, high school library books, $147.55. Quality Inn & Suites Starlite Village, nurse lodging, $77.28. Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc., industrial arts supplies/cylinder rentals, $118.35. Rieman Music - Creston, equipment repair, $68.25. Ringgold County Hospital, custodial gloves, $65.50. Roberts Auto, Inc., vehicle repair, $248.00. Rotert Plumbing & Electric, electrical/heating/cooling, $524.13. Scholastic, Inc., elementary special education Level I supplies, $128.76. School Specialty, Inc., special education/elementary/high school principal supplies, $299.74. Shirley Vice, engraving, $11.70. Shopko, media supplies, $42.78. Southwestern Community College, bus driver training, $500.00. Super 8 Altantic, site visit lodging, $119.90. Southwest Builders, maintenance supplies, $180.32. Teachers Discovery, special education Level II supplies, $36.80. Thomas Bus Sales of Iowa, Inc., bus barn repair parts, $2,456.61. Tierney Brothers, Inc., high school Level II equipment, $1,653.00. City of Mount Ayr, water/sewage, $2,706.50. Wileys Pest control, pest control, $200.00. Fund total - $90,648.46 SCHOOLHOUSE FUND Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., GO school refunding, $11,259.26. Berens-Tate Consulting Group, bond renancing services, $2,200.00. Piper Jaffray & Co., dissemination agent service, $1,000.00. Fund total - $14,459.26 LUNCH FUND Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co., milk/juice, $6,875.41. CGI Foods, food, $919.10. Farner-Bocken Co., food/supplies $1,405.53. US Foods, food supplies, $3,559.19. Hockenbergs, supplies, $288.95. Hy-Vee Food Store, food, $926.88. Keck, Inc., food, $2,108.23. Lisa Constant, clothing allowance, $40.91. Martin Brothers, food/supplies, $3,029.00. Meyer Laboratory, Inc., supplies, $188.00. Redding Country Store, food, $136.70. Registration Services, registration, $75.00. Fund total - $19,552.90 ACTIVITY FUND Amsterdam Printing & Litho, planners, $266.05. Andersons, supplies, $1,222.31. Ares Sportswear, shirts/sweatshirts, $2,368.55. Atlantic Bottling Co., supplies, $389.49. Atlas Pen and Pencil Corporation, pencils, $13.15. Barb Gerber, supplies reimbursement, $237.92. Bobs Custom Trophies, medals, $762.35. Brenda Fifer, laptop deposit refund, $50.00. Caseys General Store, manager/ gift, $30.00. Clarinda High School, girls track entry fee, $80.00. Community Grocers, Inc., supplies, $94.39. Country Blossoms, v. day owers, $79.00. Crown Trophy, engraving/rims, $158.47. Dannco, Inc., hurdles/shirts, $2,231.09. Delwyn Showalter, hangers/hotel/frames reimbursement, $786.53. Dollar General, broom handles, $12.95. East Union High School, boys track entry fee, $75.00. Graphic Edge, sweatpant / shirt / girdles / footballs / pants / basketball, $5,504.51. GTM Sportswear, shirts, $418.00. Gym Authority, supplies, $293.95. Hasty Awards, awards, $51.08. Holiday Inn, state wresting rooms, $671.75. Howard Clothing & Sporting Goods, golf scorebook/spikes, $184.94. Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable, supplies, $50.18. I-35 High School, girls track entry fee, $85.00. Iowa High School Music Association, large group fee, $100.00. Iowa High School Speech Association, medals/certicates, $93.00. James Smith, ticket reimbursement, $12.00. Jones School Supply Co., Inc., plaques, $37.98. Kalian Smith, hotel/parking/supplies reimbursement, $614.14. Kris Quick, supplies reimbursement, $194.62. Mount Ayr Community school,

salary reimbursement, $2,251.95. Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, fees, $700.00. Moore Kettlecorn, supplies/fundraiser, $465.00. MTE Ofce Center, binder, $141.78. Podium Ink, t-shirts/sweats/stratus/track jackets, $7,641.05. Positive Promotions, shirts/banner/stickers, $270.10. Prom Nite, supplies, $391.20. Record-News, spring play ad, $32.55. Scholastic Book Fair, spring book fair, $2,482.05. Shopko, dvd-cds/sleeves, $60.96. Todd Becker Foundation, assembly fee, $400.00. Unique Sports, pitching machine, $2,085.00. Winterset High School, boys track entry fee, $85.00. Clarke Community School, boys track entry fee, $80.00. Healy Awards, helmet supplies, $297.18. Red Oak School, registration fee, $80.00. Iowa Newspaper Association, all state patches, $6.00. Great Western Bank, supplies, $701.11. Amy Garrett, x track timing system, $200.00. Midwest Coaches Clinic, clinic fees/girls basketball, $25.00. James Smith, middle school track starter/prep/removal, $250.00. Gym Authority, elliptical, $1,700.00. Jill Weehler, fund-raiser, $215.00. Rachel McCoy, accompany/concert, $30.00. The Preserve Golf Course, entry fee, $90.00. Lakeshore Country Club, tournament meal, $36.00. Farmers Cooperative Co., awards/supplies, $1,040.00. Tim Smith, elementary assembly speaker, $150.00. Fund total - $39,195.33

Ringgold County Supervisors

Proceedings

May 13, 2013 The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, May 13, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with the following members present: David Inloes, Royce Dredge and Kraig Pennington. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to approve the agenda. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. A motion was made by Kraig Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge to approve the previous minutes. AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. Donna Greenland met with the board to voice concerns regarding secondary roads. Regarding the wellness committee, some of the crew would not be able to participate over their lunch as they take their lunch while they are in the eld working, she said. Greenland also stated the county cannot afford to send grater operators to a grater operator school. She suggested possibly sending those who need taught with someone who is the better operator. Greenland added there is no orientation for employees at secondary roads. She said orientation needs to take place when a new employee is hired and the employee needs to sign off that they have been through this. Greenland reported that Kevin Greenland thought Danny Straight would be one of the best graters as well as Burt Drake. These two gentlemen would be good possible options for instructors. Pennington claried the board does not intend to spend money to send the employees to a school; rather do an in-house instruction. Greenland also mentioned the compactor is not designed to compact tubes; the county uses maintainers. Greenland suggested selling the compactor as it is of no use. Greenland asked why the county is putting tubes in dirt roads. Low water crossings work on her property, she added. If there are crossings on dirt roads, people will not travel down them if it rains so it should not be a safety concern. Greenland suggested the county use fabric in low water crossing to make them work. She hates to see all of this money going towards dirt roads. Adair county uses low water crossings and they seem to work ne. At a prior meeting, county engineer Zach Gunsolley made a statement about outsourcing projects at secondary roads. Greenland said the employees at secondary roads are questioning if they will have a job. Inloes stated the county does not see any way to outsource everything. Dredge added, the comment made at a prior meeting was related to larger projects should a bond issue pass. Inloes said projects such as eight-inch concrete roads would be included in this. Greenland said secondary roads employees know there are certain things they cannot do, but there are many that they can. Greenland suggested creating a road to serve as a dam as opposed to putting in a tube. There are two of these in the county that work very well. Pennington excused himself at 10:50 a.m. to attend an interagency meeting. County engineer Zach Gunsolley met with the board to provide secondary roads updates. He talked to the board about the Wishard Chapel gravel project. Gunsolley said ditch prep work prior to the rock hauling was put off due to weather. Gunsolley said he purposely purchased cleaner rock because of how muddy the road is. Once the gravel is laid and worked a couple of times, the

gravel will tie down and will be a good road, he said. Gunsolley noted ideally 1,600 tons of rock per mile is needed for a gravel road. There are 400 tons per mile on Wishard Chapel road. Pennington asked how much the county saved by contracting the rock from Peru. Gunsolley said he will look into this and let him know. Regarding gravel road maintenance, Gunsolley talked about a road groomer. This piece of equipment would supplement a maintainer by more evenly spreading aggregate across the road, the time would be reduced and the area covered would be increased. Gunsolley asked Greg Mobley to go to Wapello county to obtain specs for this piece of equipment. Eventually Gunsolley would like to fabricate a couple of these road groomers. Pennington asked Gunsolley to contact him prior to purchasing the materials to make this piece of equipment as he has a piece of old equipment he would donate. Decatur county has decided not to purchase the International truck that was discussed at last weeks meeting. Pennington expressed his concerns with the J55 crack lling project. He asked if the road will last for another ve years. Gunsolley replied, yes it will last. Pennington has reservations as there are a few cracks that have not been lled on the road. Pennington asked who approved the crack lling project prior to Denko beginning. Gunsolley replied Steve Trullinger was the crew member assigned to approve the project. Pennington said Gunsolley may need to start double-checking work to ensure accuracy. Gunsolley noted the purpose of delegating is so he can focus on other projects. If he has to follow his employees around, there will be projects not being completed, Gunsolley said. Gunsolley reported that the J55 and P46 sealing will be complete possibly by tomorrow (Tuesday). Denko will be moving to P27 north of Redding next. Todd Purdue called Gunsolley regarding Mabel Rices property. There are willows on the dam of a pond that need to be taken care of. Gunsolley asked if this falls to his department. Inloes stated several years ago the county entered into an agreement with NRCS stating the county would be responsible for maintaining dams throughout the county. Currently the county cannot afford to take on a project like this. Dredge suggested visiting with Wayde Ross to get ideas on how to handle this situation. Gunsolley reported the Braby box is on the third to last pour today. The nal pour may be on Monday and then the box is complete. Backll will begin late next week. Within the next two weeks this road will be re-opened. Pennington feels the bridge to the prairie chicken area near Kellerton needs to be repaired prior to the Vivian Wells bridge. A bridge on a gravel road needs to take priority to a bridge on a dirt road, he added. Gunsolley said a culvert will be purchased to replace the bridge near the prairie chicken site. Gunsolley also noted there are other bridges in the county that taxpayers live near that need repaired. Inloes mentioned there are three other ways to the prairie chicken area. Inloes feels the Vivian Wells bridge should take priority. The ood also damaged the bridge near Lil Rineharts. The priority for bridge repair will be Lil Rinehart followed by the bridge near the prairie chicken area. Steve Bollee with the Southern Iowa Trolley met with the board to discuss current operations. Bollee reviewed a purchasing policy that will be used within the organization. Pennington questioned the process this particular organization uses in paying claims prior to board approval. Bollee discussed it would be difcult to get board approval of all claims as the board meets once a month. Southern Iowa Trolley pays a signicant amount for rent now that they have separated from Area XIV Aging. The organization was looking for an alternate location but has now decided to stay where they are. The board met with city mayors to discuss a recycling program. Present were Diagonal mayor Lowell Johnson, Delphos mayor Rebecca Caldwell, Mount Ayr mayor Don Solliday, Mount Ayr council member Deloris Stutzman and Tingley mayor Nancy Jarred. Inloes explained to the mayors $1.45/ton of the tipping fee at the landll is set aside for a recycling fund. There was roughly $180,000 in this fund which took 10 years to build. Therefore, the committee decided to divide the balance among Wayne, Decatur and Ringgold. $32,103.60 was paid to Ringgold county. Now the county as a whole has to decide what to do for a recycling program. Inloes asked about having a county-wide recycle program. However, the problem with rural pick up is most people throw trash in the bins, not recycle items. Everyone agreed this would not be a good option at this time. Johnson reported Divine Waste started a recycling program in Diagonal. There are roughly 50 percent of people that use Divine Waste in Diagonal, he added. Solliday said Mount Ayr may go with a curbside pick-up program. Both Tingley and Delphos also have a recycling program in place, Jarred and Caldwell reported. Residents in each town are responsible for fees associated with the recycling programs. Waske spoke with Ellston mayor Tim Creveling; he reported the majority of the town uses Divine Waste who implemented a recycling program as well. Inloes talked to six or eight counties to see what they do. Clarke county does curbside two times per month through Waste Management. Murray has implemented their own system through Waste Management.

Decatur county has a truck with roll off bins. Their cost is close to $40,000 for a recycling program. Lucas county bought four trailers and parks them around the county. They haul everything to Oskaloosa. Inloes suggested the county divide the check by populous amongst cities based on the 2010 census gures and distribute. Mayors present agreed to this. Waske reported checks will be issued in two weeks. RESOLUTION RC13104 WHEREAS, the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors hereby approves claims that will be paid on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Acreage Fences, Inc., Pioneer Cemetery cabaret, $1,472.00. Adams Quality Cleaning, April 2013 ofce cleaning, $100.00. AFLAC, underpayment, $72.42. Alliant Energy, conservation/ Tingley utilities, $263.98. Arends, Shannon, May cell phone, $50.00. B.M. Sales, RCSS custodial, $174.50. Bankers Leasing Company, public health copier lease payment/overage, $217.85. Beck, Leora Sue, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $133.96. Brady Truck & Equipment, parts, $180.00. Business Forms & Systems, treasurer tax forms envelopes, $309.03. Cannon Port-a-John Rentals, conservation RT sanitation, $70.00. Cannon, Gregg, RCSS lawn mowing, $110.00. Carpenter Uniform Co., sheriff uniform, $59.08. Carr, Matt, May cell phone, $50.00. Chat Mobility, attorney cell phone, $77.36. City of Mount Ayr, RCSS/sheriff/courthouse water/public health water/sewer, $515.50. CJ Cooper and Associates, drug testing, $32.00. Clarinda Co-Op Co., veterans affairs propane fuel assistance, $183.41. Clearview Homes, sheriff jail meals, $6,676.80. CNH Capital/Vetter, oil, $342.80. Community Grocers, Inc., RCSS groceries, $36.13. Culligan, courthouse/public health water, $57.00. Davison, Mark, May cell phone, $50.00. Deralds Garage, sheriff jail equipment, $192.95. Derscheid, Scott, sheriff jail commissary, $25.09. Doster, Chris, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $46.39. England, Melinda, assessor mileage, $60.45. Farm Plan NAPA, lters/tire supplies, $82.94. Farmers Cooperative Co., conservation chemicals, $124.83. Fletchall, Becky, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $98.93. Galloway, Carol Anne, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $234.25. Gaudineer, Comito & George LLP, mental health prof. services, $5,911.14. Gerolds Plumbing & Heating, conservation plumbing supplies, $1.60. Glendenning Motor Co., outside repair/sheriff oil changes, $325.40. Hainline, DAmbra, sheriff school meals/mileage/jail, $106.11. Haley, Janet, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $320.98. Haley, Rob, May cell phone, $50.00. Hanawalt, Lizzie, mileage/meal for meeting, $66.23. Hensley, Kim, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $248.09. Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, sheriff K-9 feed/supplies/jail, $230.88. Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, auditor seat training lodging, $254.66. Holiday Inn - Airport, sheriff school hotel room, $154.56. IACCB, conservation membership, $1,100.00. Innovative Industries, signing materials, $240.00. Interstate Batteries, batteries, $407.90. Iowa Prison Industries, signs/ conservation shelter signs, $2,723.10. Jackson, Teresa, EMA reimbursement postage/box to mail ood, $16.85. Kabel Business Services, county FY2013 HRA CMS reporting/ monthly fee, $331.00. Karr, Brenda K., public health April mileage/cell phone, $284.53. Karr, Danny, public health April chore service, $14.00. Kelly Tire & Exhaust, tires, $257.14. Koch Brothers, courthouse copier maintenance agreement, $608.46. McDonnell, Robin, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $280.56. Mercer, Tony, Pioneer Cemetery repairs, $1,000.00. Meyer Laboratory, Inc., sheriff jail/courthouse custodian supplies, $2,852.96. Miller, Jamie, sheriff K-9 benet, $91.11. Morgan, Neil E., assessor mileage/postage/data processing/telephone, $284.44. Mosaic, mental health April 2013, $411.97. Mount Ayr Farm & Home, Inc.,

FUNDS TOTAL RECAP General Basic ................. $29,476.42 General Supplemental ........... 658.08 MH-DD Services ..............18,188.11 Secondary Road ............... 22,462.29 Case Management ................. 926.65 Jail Sales Tax Account ....... 3,140.23 Emergency Management....... 253.95 Ringgold County K-9 Unit .......................... 289.99 Sheriffs Commissary Account ......................... 1,017.99 Assessor ............................. 1,190.74 Grand Total = $77,604.45 THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Pennington and seconded by Royce Dredge stating such. The vote on the resolution: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, auditor. Passed and approved May 13, 2013. There was no further business. A motion was made by Royce Dredge and seconded by Kraig Pennington to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. DAVID INLOES Chairman ATTEST: AMANDA WASKE Ringgold County Auditor

conservation oper. equipment/ sheriff jail/miscellaneous shop supplies/tools, $202.25. Mount Ayr Post Ofce, sheriff postage, $598.00. Mount Ayr Tractor & Machine, outside repairs, $40.00. MTE Ofce Center, attorney ofce supplies, $29.13. Munyon Plumbing & Heating, courthouse equipment, $1,952.26. Myers, Gary, public health April 2013 chore service, $329.00. Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation, conservation env. ed., $25.00. Norris, Sharla, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $311.37. Ofce Machines Co., RCSS ofce supplies, $363.69. OfceMax Contract, Inc., treasurer supplies, $50.55. Patrick W. Greenwood LLC, Kevin Kilgore Jefferson township legal fees, $326.85. Petersen Court Reporters, Inc., assessor legal/court-related services, $788.80. Pettinger, Karen L., public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $315.33. Red Oak Welding Supply, welding supplies, $122.40. Reliance Telephone, Inc., sheriff jail phone cards, $500.00. Reynolds, Angela, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $92.43. Rinehart, Tanner, mowing county yards, $190.00. Ringgold County Group Home, mental health April 2013, $11,865.00. Ringgold County Public Health, conservation Help Pod grant, $175.00. RMS, parts, $551.85. Romtec, conservation Help Pod grant, $718.41. Schildberg Construction, rock, $6,270.58. Secretary of State, notary fees, $30.00. Seipp, Ron, public health well plugging reimbursement, $400.00. Shirley & Daves Computers, EMA cartridges, $40.75. Shopko, sheriff jail supplies/ RCSS recreation, $53.96. Sickels, Vicki, public health April 2013 mileage/cell phone, $38.48. Smith Oil Co., conservation/ sheriff/RCSS fuel, $692.64. Smith, Gary, veterans affairs cell phone/contracted hours/ general relief contracted hours, $492.88. Sobotka, Deanna, auditor notary renewal, $30.00. Sobotka, Michael, May cell phone/jail commissary, $88.18. Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, conservation utility, $66.00. Southwest Builder Supply, survey/custodian/sheriff jail supplies/ RCSS building/conservation construction equipment/sign materials, $453.53. Spring Valley Wireless, EMA radio battery/ofce radio/sheriff radio maintenance/repairs/radio equipment, $389.13. Staybridge Suites, sheriff school hotel room, $313.60. Stivers Ford, parts, $389.40. Subway, EMA training meal/ mitigation, $60.00. Sunset Law Enforcement, sheriff ammunition, $1,107.45. TL Tools, tools, $55.00. Treat America, sheriff school meals, $35.70. US Bank, conservation env. ed./conservation board/ofce, $159.94. Vetter Equipment Co., conservation repairs, $119.65. Visionworks, Inc., public health case management hosting fee, $500.00. Wex Bank, sheriff fuel, $3,681.46. White, Landon, May cell phone, $50.00. Wiley, Rick, Pioneer Cemetery cabaret, $70.00. Windstream, courthouse data processing/supervisors/conservation/sheriff/EMA ofce phones/ public health/attorney phones/ internet/assessor phone/telegraph services/telephone expense, $1,885.93. Windstream Communications, Inc., public health phone system maintenance contract, $45.83. WRD Landll, conservation disposal hazard materials, $203.25. Ziegler, parts/new equipment, $9,660.47. Report Total = $77,604.45