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Junior Conservation League is Enjoying

What Nature Has to Offer in Kossuth County

By Julie Fosado expressing their interest in nature. This most. take part in activities ranging from

Assistant Naturalist for Water’s Edge year we have 11 enthusiastic members JCL meets once a month, every pheasant hunting to orienteering and

Nature Center whose passion for nature out shines month from October to June. Kids compass work.

For the past two months the Junior

Conservation League (JCL) kids have

been busy being active outdoors.

In January the outdoor kids took a

step back in time as they snow shoed

their way through Call State Park just

as Native Americans once did.

The kids learned about the historical

significance of snowshoes as well as

different techniques for maneuvering

around obstacles and hills. This

included the ever-popular sledding

technique where kids squat and sled

down big hills using their snowshoes

as skis.

In February the JCL’ers took to



Stylz by Stacy the ice at Smith Lake for their first

attempt at ice fishing. Even though

the fish weren’t biting the kids had fun

The City of LuVerne welcomes a new business in town, Stylz by Stacy. The

experiencing the excitement of drilling

salon is located on LuVerne’s main street in the old Post Office building.

holes, baiting hooks, and patiently

Owner, Stacy Gremmer, opened the doors on February 6. Services offered

waiting for the possibility of catching

include hair cuts, color, perm, wax or even a tan. Stylz is currently open

the “the big one.”

by appointment only but will soon have regular business hours and also JCL is a program for fifth graders of

welcomes walk-ins. Stacy graduated from La James in 2004 and has been Kossuth County who have an interest

working in the industry ever since. She can be reached by calling 641-494- in nature and being active. Children

8250. Photo by Diane Fisher in JCL are required to write an essay





Ben Hefty Retires As Rural Mail Carrier

By Carole Tuecke

After more than 32 years of delivering

mail in the LuVerne area, Ben Hefty

Ice Fishing at Smith Lake

has decided to retire as their local rural Taylor Becker of Burt and Justin Nall of Corwith wait patiently for a lunker at Smith Lake in Algona.

Submitted Photo

mail carrier. He began delivering mail

on June 21, 1977 as a substitute driver.

He continued as a substitute until 1989 LuVerne School District Holds Meeting

when he took over full time. He has By Carole Tuecke and Board had contacted. The Community requested they

worked with six different Post Masters The first community meeting to discuss options for the continue to contact schools to the north and south of our

and 4 Relief Masters over the years of future of the CWL School took place in LuVerne, Tuesday, district.

delivering mail. Ben was proud to say Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. The LuVerne School Board as well as Many excellent questions and ideas were discussed

that in more than 32 years (actually 32 the Corwith-Wesley School Board was in attendance. Also throughout the evening. Most community members wanted

years, 9 months) of delivering mail he in attendance were Superintendent Mike Bumgarner and to keep their school. They recommended the Board do

only missed 2 days. Corwith/Wesley Principal, James Rotent. everything possible to allow that to happen. The thought

Ben and his wife Kay live in The meeting was conducted by Bumgarner. He began of losing their school and taking the dissolution option was

rural LuVerne where they raised by giving a brief overview of the financial crisis facing the never really considered a viable option by the community. The

their children. Now that their CWL School District. Bumgarner explained that LuVerne final thoughts, of those in attendance, were to do whatever it takes

children are grown they attend their exceeded their maximum spending authority in the 2008- to keep our school for as long as possible.

grandchildren’s school events and 2009 school year. A corrective action plan was presented The Corwith/Wesley School District will be holding a similar

love being a part of their lives. They to the Iowa School Budget Review Community by meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Corwith

are a close family. Kay, Ben’s wife, Superintendent Stone. In September, 2009, Superintendent gym.

says she writes a letter every week to Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stayed Ben Hefty Bumgarner met with the Review

each of the grandchildren that are in

college. Ben says he is retiring so he

from the swift completion of his appointed rounds, but after 32 years,

retirement will.

Community to discuss options.Three

possible options are available:

“Wagon Wheels a-Rollin”

can do more fishing and spend more

time with his grandchildren at Lake

Cornelia. Since the lake is only a half

an axle and still another time was hit

from behind. He talked a bit about bad

damage his vehicle.

It was important to Ben to do his job

1. sharing with another district

making a combined enrollment of 300 At C-W-L High School

or more students. Get out yer cowboy hats and dust Slade Claggett” and his partner “Sue

hour from their home, Ben will be able roads and said one day he got stuck well. If it meant carrying the mail into 2. reorganization off yer boots, ‘cause “Wagon Wheels Flay.”

to take advantage of going there on 7 times. He was lucky to be able to the house of a shut-in or calling them 3. dissolution. a-Rollin” is a-rollin’ onto the CWL Mark it on yer calendar right now:

weekdays as well as weekends. shovel his way out and didn’t have when their mail was delivered, that’s Bumgarner explained that the stage. Excitement is building in the the dates are March 19 and 20 and

Ben began his career as a rural mail to call for help. Ben had a few close what he did. Sometimes snow would purpose of the meeting was to get halls of CWL as the High School curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are

carrier at a time when farming wasn’t calls with dogs. He talked about a hamper his approach to mailboxes. thoughts, ideas and input from the Theater Company works on its 2010 available at the door, $5 for adults

very profitable. So, in addition to Police Dog that was so big he carried a When that would happen Ben would community. The community was production. This is a western comedy and $3 for students. Bring the entire

farming, Ben took on the mail carrier bowling ball in its mouth. But, the dog get out of his car and place the mail told that as a district, they are secure in two acts by a feller named Tim family!

job. He said the job was available, the was gentle. Only once did he say a dog securely in the mailbox. this year and next. After that we Kelly. A matinee will be held on March 18

benefits were good and it seemed like was mean enough to tear his pants. In Ben will be honored with an open need to make decisions. Some fear A wagon train, led by “Chuck at 1:30 p.m. at the Corwith high school

a good opportunity. Over the years of the fall of the year, Ben says he sees house retirement celebration on Friday, was expressed that if we didn’t do Wagon” is headin’ west. The trail for senior citizens and CWL students

driving, Ben had quite a number of as many as 10-12 deer a day. He says February 26 beginning at 5 p.m. at the something soon, the schools within becomes rough near the town of and staff. Be lookin’ fer more details

stories to tell. One day he ran a wheel he has hit a few deer over the years LuVerne Community Center. Lunch a sharing area would have already “Vinegar Bottle” and they have to stop on that in future issues of this here

off his vehicle. Another day he broke but never hard enough to kill them or will be served. made their decision, leaving us with fer repairs. Sweet “Candy Kane” is paper.



Hancock County To “Hold The Line” on Budget

no sharing partner. TRV, Gilmore City/ kidnapped by outlaws and it is up to The students hope you can join

Bradgate and West Bend/Mallard were Chuck to save her. But wait, he’s in jail them! It’s gonna be a rootin’ tootin’

three schools that the Superintendent on account of that no good “Smiling good time!

A public hearing on the Hancock property. •Reduce the amount allocated

County Budget will be held 10 a.m.,

Monday, March 1. The projected

The rates for the current fiscal year

are $4.04311 (urban) and $6.30389

for the Hancock County Economic

Development Corp. from $40,000 to

ISU Research Farm Meeting on March 9 in Wesley

operating budget for fiscal year 2010- (rural) property owners. $30,000 The annual meeting and educational rolls sponsored by Iowa State Bank of local soybean research including yield

11 is $14,136,689. Most areas of the county budget •Reduce the amount allocated for program of the Iowa State University Algona – Corwith and Wesley Branches, response to early planting and soybean

Proposed tax askings, are up are at or below the FY10 budget. Cost the Hancock County Fair Board from Research Farm will be March 9 at the will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the aphid management. Dr. Bob Hartzler

$82,024, due to declining revenues cutting measures for FY11 general $34,500 to $34,000. Community Center in Wesley. Coffee and program beginning at 9 a.m. Meeting has researched the impact of weeds on

and the General Basic fund balance. basic budget include: •Lowered conservation tax dollars topics include updates on local corn and crop yields. He’ll share the results of that

Property tax askings for the 2010-11 •Implement a salary freeze for from the general basic fund from general basic fund allocated for soybean research, weed management, and research and provide weed management

budget year are $3,818,320 compared nearly all county employees. $235,500 to $190,000. In addition Emergency Management from crop profitability and outlook. The program tips.

to $3,736,296 for the current fiscal •Secondary Road, Public Health and Conservation Director Tom Haan will $46,547 to $36,547. will adjourn at 2 p.m. Membership in the Lunch will be provided by three

year, which ends June 30. Conservation Departments will each assume the duties of county weed •Reduced the tax dollars allocated association is not required to attend this local cooperative elevators: Gold-Eagle

The proposed tax rates per $1,000 absorb general liability/workmen’s commissioner. to Public Health to $175,000 from meeting. Individuals planning to attend Cooperative, North Central Cooperative,

taxable valuation are $3.84484 for compensation and property insurance •Lower mileage reimbursement rate $226,789 budgeted for FY 2009-10. are asked to call the Hancock County and MaxYield Cooperative.

urban property and $5.92155 for rural costs within their respective budgets. from 44.5 cents per mile to 40 cents, One area of the county budget that Extension Office, 641-923-2856, to pre- Following lunch Don Hofstrand,

effective July 1. shows an increase is Public Safety register by Feb. 26. Extension Farm Management Specialist,







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•Reduced the amount budgeted and Legal Services. The county Farmers continue to increase corn will review the price outlook for corn and

Corwith Public by the Board of Supervisors for proposes $1,423,545 for this budget seeding rates and plant earlier every year. soybeans. He will review factors affecting

area compared to $1,373,598 for the

Library Second courthouse building repair expenses

from $40,000 to $20,000. current year. This is due to a new law

Dr. Roger Elmore will share planting date prices and share the most recent price

and seeding rate research conducted at the forecasts.

Game Day Photos are available at: •Moved the salary and benefits for that was enacted that increased IPERS

rates and also funding to operate the

Kanawha research farm. Additionally he Certified crop advisor CEU credit has

one deputy sheriff from the General will share the finding of similar research been requested. For additional information

The Corwith Public Library www.corwithcwltimes.com! Basic to the Rural Basic Fund. Emergency Management Agency.

will sponsor another “game conducted throughout Iowa. Paul Kassel, contact the Hancock County Extension

•Reduced the amount from the BUDGET to page Extension Field Agronomist, will highlight Office, 641-923-2865.

day” on Monday, March 1 at

the Corwith library. Cards and weather

games will begin at 1:30 p.m. Kanawha Weather Station Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

If you missed the first game DATE HI LO Snow

day, you will want to attend February 15 21 11 .7”

the second one to join in the February 16 23 10 3.0”

fun and conversation. Come February 17 25 7

and enjoy the games and have February 18 24 1

a cup of coffee. (Decaf coffee February 19 26 5

served.) Visit with your friends February 20 29 11 1.0” Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Cloudy Few Snow Showers Mostly Sunny

and neighbors. February 21 25 12 Hi 21˚ Low 8˚ Hi 26˚ Low 14˚ Hi 28˚ Low 17˚ Hi 27˚ Low 17˚ Hi 29˚ Low 19˚ Hi 27˚ Low 16˚ Hi 28˚ Low 17˚

2 THE CORWITH, WESLEY LuVERNE TIMES

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The Bottom Line

Ray Baltes is a writer for Mid-America Publishing

He can be reached at (641) 430-2075,

or by email at raybaltes@iowaconnect.com

** were not that good to travel on.

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold They were very happy to see the By Ray Baltes

their annual birthday potluck supper I had my heart attack. Mercy Air

sun shining and melting some of this Former president Bill Clinton’s

Add a special touch to your beverages with a festive garnish. For hot beverages choose

on March 1 at the Legion Hall in Life was able to quickly fly down any of these: chocolate curls, chocolate shavings, cinnamon sticks, lemon, lime or

‘wonderful’ snow. hospitalization for the blockage of

Corwith. The potluck will have a St. to Hampton and then transport me orange slices studded with cloves, citrus wedges, twists or knots.

** an artery was all over the news for

Patty’s Day theme, so wear green. to a hospital with a strong cardiac

Richard and Barbara Marks a few days recently, but it quickly

Spiced Orange Ginger Tea juice concentrate, thawed

Serving will be at 6:30 p.m. with a program. But most importantly, I 3 qts. water 5 c. water

met Bill and Kathy Vollink of faded and was forgotten.

meeting to follow. didn’t wait to go get myself checked 6-oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate, ½ c. sugar

Minnetonka, Minn., in Clear Lake That’s too bad, because the subject

** out. thawed ½ c. lemon juice

on Saturday, Feb. 13, for lunch and is one that needs to be discussed, no, ½ c. instant tea 8 whole cloves

Visitors at the Rosemary Assink I’m like most men in that I’ll try

visiting. hammered into the minds of people ½ c. sugar 2 cinnamon sticks

home were her three children, Kathy to tough out pain or injuries as long

** as a true matter of life and death.

3 slices gingerroot In large saucepan, combine all

from Oregon, Jean of Altoona, and as I can. It once took me a week to 2 cinnamon sticks ingredients. Simmer over low heat 10 to

The Corwith Public Library In fact, I, myself, have become

Pat of Clarion. go to the doctor to be seen for some 1 tsp. whole allspice 15 minutes or until hot. Remove cloves

will sponsor another “game day” somewhat of a crusader when it

** broken ribs. Had I don’t that on that In large saucepan, combine all and cinnamon sticks. Serve hot in mugs or

on Monday, March 1 at the Corwith comes to heart health. ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil; cups. Makes 7 (1-cup) servings.

Elwood and Wava Geary fateful Monday morning, I would

library. Cards and games will begin On Nov. 30, 2009, I had a heart reduce heat. Simmer 10 to 20 minutes.

attended the funeral of her cousin not be here today.

at 1:30 p.m. If you missed the first attack. I was very lucky to survive.

Remove gingerroot, cinnamon sticks and Hot Buttered Apple Drink

Verna Ott in Clear Lake on Friday, I also later learned that my allspice. Serve hot in mugs or cups. Makes 1-1/2 c. butter, softened

game day, you will want to attend It was a Monday morning, and

Feb. 19. cholesterol was quite high, which was 12 (1-cup) servings. 1-1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

the second one to join in the fun I was in my office at the Hampton

** a contributing factor to my blockage. 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon

and conversation. Come and enjoy Chronicle putting together that Hot Cran-Apricot Drink 1-1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Several people commented they I had also been a smoker for many

the games and have a cup of coffee. week’s edition. I felt fine that 2 c. cranberry juice cocktail 1-1/2 tsp. ground cloves

were just getting dug out and weren’t years — another contributor. I’m

(Decaf coffee served.) Visit with morning, although maybe a bit

2 c. apricot nectar Apple juice

able to go anywhere, or the roads proud to report that I have not had 2 c. pineapple juice In large bowl or container, beat butter,

your friends and neighbors. tired. a cigarette, nor have I even had In large saucepan, combine all brown sugar and spices until light and

** After about an hour, I began to the desire for one, since my heart ingredients. Simmer over low heat 10 to fluffy. Cover; store in refrigerator up

have a weird feeling in my upper attack.

15 minutes or until hot. Serve hot in mugs to 2 weeks. To serve, spoon 1 rounded

or cups. Makes 6 (1-cup) servings. tablespoonful batter into mug or cup; fill

chest, just below my collarbones. But according to my cardiologist, with ¾ cup boiling apple juice. Stir to

It was not painful, and it difficult to the main cause for my heart attack Minted Cocoa Coffee Mix blend. Makes 3-1/4 cups batter; 18 to 24

describe precisely. The best I can do was family. My family history made 1-1/2 c. nondairy creamer servings.

God’s Helpers Circle of the is to say that it felt like something me prone to arterial blockages and 1 c. sugar

Shari Savage presented a

LuVerne United Methodist Church was stretching or straining a bit in heart attacks.

½ c. instant coffee granules or crystals Lemon Honey Sipper

very interesting program on the ½ c. cocoa 2 c. instant lemonade mix

met on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at my chest. All I knew was that I had When it comes to your health,

involvement and contributions Dash salt ½ c. instant tea

the church with seven members never felt it before. knowledge can save your life. Learn

of the Hanna family, both for the ½ tsp. peppermint extract 1 tsp. cinnamon

answering roll call. At first, I wrote it off as some if your family has a history of high In large bowl or container, 1 tsp. nutmeg

community, the city of LuVerne and

Chairman, Joyce Genrich, presided new forms of aches and pains that cholesterol or heart trouble. Have combine all ingredients; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

the church.

over the meeting. Plans were made go with aging. I’ve always had low your cholesterol checked regularly,

mix well. Store in airtight ¼ tsp. ground cloves

A collection was taken for the container. To serve, spoon In medium bowl

for a soup dinner in March. Everyone blood pressure, I’m pretty active, along with your blood pressure.

Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. The 2 to 3 tablespoons mix into or container, combine

was reminded of services to be held and I’ve always had a strong heart. Above all, never ignore any

hostess, Eunice Blake served the mug or cup; fill with boiling all ingredients; mix well.

with the Kanawha United Methodist But I decided that it would be better unusual feelings or sensations in water. Stir to blend. Garnish Store in airtight container.

lunch with a social hour to follow.

congregation during Lent. to be safe than sorry, so I hopped your chest, no matter how minor they with whipped cream, if To serve, place 2 to 3

**

on my motorcycle and rode home, may seem at the time. I was tempted

desired. Makes 3-1/2 cups teaspoons mix into mug or

mix; 18 to 28 servings. cup; fill with boiling water. Add

then asked my wife to drive me to to ignore my chest discomfort. If I honey, if desired. Makes 2-1/3

the hospital. While she donned her had, I would be dead. Hot Spiced Grape Drink cups mix.

shoes, I took an aspirin and waited. I’m glad to report that my heart 2 (6-oz.) cans sweetened grape

By this time, the feeling was getting suffered very minimal damage, and ~There is no meter on kindness; you can use as much as you like

stronger, but it still was not painful. I’m on the road to a full recovery. and it will not cost you a cent.~

When we arrived at the hospital, In many ways, having a heart attack

Due to the blizzard conditions 1987, 1988, 1994, and 1995. If you I was quickly whisked into the could literally have saved my life.

recently, the LuVerne Public Library have a yearbook from one of these emergency room and hooked up to Now I know what to watch for, and

Volunteer Blood Donors Needed

has extended the snow sculpture years that you no longer want, please all sorts of monitors. I was given a

contest until Saturday, Feb. 27. Call consider donating it to the library. nitroglycerin pill and some other

what steps I can take to prevent

another heart attack. I am now

in Kanawha

the library when your sculpture is With the addition of these five medications for possible heart The Blood Center of Iowa focuses of-the-art laboratory to make sure

enjoying life smoke-free, and with a

complete and they will take a picture yearbooks, the library would have attacks, and IVs were started. heavily on the safety and quality it is safe to transfuse to a hospital

renewed outlook.

of it. Library patrons may vote for a complete collection from 1948 to At first, everything appeared of the community blood supply patient. More than one million tests

A heart attack is truly a family

their favorite sculpture from March 2009. normal, but after a while the feeling by relying on healthy, honest and are performed in this laboratory each

affair. Your family suffers as much

1 through March 13. ** in my chest started getting extremely responsible volunteer blood donors. year.

as you do, and they are an invaluable

** A children’s movie will be shown painful, and I began sweating. That’s It has been proven that blood donated Kanawha Community Blood

part of the prevention and healing

During the January children’s at the library on Saturday, Feb. 27 at about the time my doctor told me from volunteers is safer than blood Drive, Tuesday, March 2, from 1 to

processes. Don’t be afraid to lean on

program, each child drew a name of 10 a.m. Watch a movie and enjoy I had just won myself a ride on a donated by donors who are paid and 6 p.m. at the Kanawha Fire Station,

them, and to trust them. Remember,

a football team from all the teams popcorn and juice. helicopter. that a volunteer donor base is the 104 South Main Street.

they need you as much as you need

in the NFL playoffs. Chloe Carroll ** I was flown by Mercy Air Life most significant factor in providing For more information or to

them.

drew the New Orleans Saints and to Mercy Medical Center — North a safe blood supply. schedule an appointment to donate,

I can honestly say I am a different

won the contest. Congratulations, Iowa, where I was taken straight to Once blood is collected, it is tested please call 800.287.4903 or visit

man after my heart attack. I have

Chloe. the cath lab. It was discovered that at The Blood Center of Iowa’s state- www.bloodcenterofiowa.org.

an enhanced appreciation for life,

** I had a 99 percent blockage in my for my family, and for all the little

The library has a collection of Left Anterior Descending (LAD) things I could so easily have lost if Alyson Siegrist Named

school yearbooks from the LuVerne artery, and a 75 percent blockage in it weren’t for a little quick thinking

Happy 45th

and CWL schools. To make their a smaller artery. A stent was inserted on my part, and the Good Lord’s not

to University Of

collection complete, the still need in my LAD, and the other artery was Minnesota Dean’s List

being ready to meet me in person

the following yearbooks: 1986, ballooned.

I later learned that LAD blockages

just yet. Alyson D. Siegrist of Wesley has Birthday

are known as “widow-makers,”

made the deans list for the University

of Minnesota Twin Cities campus Lisa

Wingert

because the blockage is typically not

2009 fall semester. She is studying

discovered until it is too late.



Corwith Volunteer Fire Department The next four days were spent

in the hospital, recovering from my

the College of Food with a major

in agriculture and natural resource

science.

on February 24

heart attack, and trying in vain to

Students on the list all achieved a Send CARDS to:

convince my cardiologist to let me

go home early.

grade point average of 3.66 or higher 211 S. Smith

while taking 12 or more credits.

I was extremely lucky. A number

of things happened in the right

Algona, IA 50411

ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! sequence to save my life. I took an

aspirin before going to the hospital.



Saturday, Feb. 27 I was in the emergency room when

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Belmond-Klemme High School Hosts College

Fair for Area High School Students

Motorist Grateful For THE CORWITH, WESLEY LuVERNE TIMES

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2010 3

Hospitality During Blizzard

All area high school juniors colleges, universities, and military

and their parents are invited to learn

more about their college options at

the Belmond-Klemme College Fair

branches will be in attendance. The

purpose of the program is to give

high school students and their parents

Dear Sheriff and team,

You declined any payment for

your kindness on the above date [Jan.

even place the letter in your local

newspaper or website, if you have

any of those, to show how hospitable

Letters Home

25, 2010] concerning my husband and kind you are in time of need. State Senator Merlin Bartz

from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, an opportunity to discuss admission

and me. I wish to again extend my Our trip to Mayo Clinic was Sixth District

March 9 in the high school gym requirements, housing, financial Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock,

thanks for your efforts on our behalf. helpful and hopefully my husband

in Belmond. The college fair will aid, scholarships, internships, and Winnebago and Worth Counties

You made us welcome and VERY will recover from his illness.

be hosted by the Iowa Association specific majors. 515-281-3371 • merlin.bartz@legis.state.ia.us

comfortable.

for College Admission Counseling To accommodate more people at

Frankly, I was frightened to death Sincerely,

in cooperation with the Belmond- one time, large group presentations

driving in that blizzard, and I do not Rose Marie Sullivan Senate Republicans Offer Fresh specific review and reauthorization

Klemme guidance department. will be held in the library. The

scare easily. I was born and raised Colorado Springs, Colo. Direction For Iowa’s Budget by the governor and Legislature.

This year we will be offering many following colleges have been given

in Wisconsin and never have I seen Serious legislative work on Iowa’s This ensures a constant evaluation

wonderful door prizes, thanks to our presentation times: University

driving conditions such as those Editor’s Note: Thank you to next budget will now commence of the programs our hard earned

generous local donors. Some of the of Iowa (6:35-6:50), University

experienced on January 25th. Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd in earnest as lawmakers received dollars are supporting and a process

prizes include five $20 cash prizes, of Northern Iowa (7:00-7:15),

I hope you will pass this on to for sharing this letter with Garner budget targets this week. With the to end the inefficient and ineffective

gas cards, gift certificates to local NIACC (7:25-7:40), and Iowa State

your superiors, maybe mayor, or Leader and CWL Times readers. session near the halfway point, the programs that are not worthy of

restaurants and grocery stores, and University (7:45-8:00).

remaining weeks will become vitally continuing.

many other prizes! Drawings will be The program is free and open

important to every taxpayer in Iowa. In the remaining weeks of this

held at 6:50 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to the public. All area high school

Before the final budget is voted on session, there is ample time to put

Representatives from over 55 students and their parents are welcome

by the Iowa Senate, Iowa House and Iowa’s fiscal condition back on

to attend. For more information, you

then signed by Governor Culver, solid footing and work to protect the

may call the Belmond-Klemme Jr-

many tough decisions will need to taxpayer from many of the property

Sr High School at 641-444-4300 and

be made. tax hikes that are only making it

talk to Ray Johnson, Counselor, at

CWL School As taxpayers of this state, we can more difficult – not easier for jobs

ext. 254 or Missy Spitler, Guidance

proceed in two different directions. to be created. Senate Republicans

Calendar Secretary, at ext. 229.

The first direction is to continue on have said from day one that we must

the path that our state has been on the focus on jobs, property tax relief

Thursday, Feb. 25 Democrats Release Partial Budget from two across-the-board cuts, $202 last three years. This path, which has and putting Iowa’s finances back on

7 p.m. Public Meeting in Corwith Targets, Keep Important Details million in one-time federal stimulus been pursued by Governor Culver stable ground. We will continue to

LUNCH: Taco, Refried Beans, 10th Annual Top of money and a $15 million jump in

Hidden from Iowans and legislative Democrats, has lead offer our common sense proposals

Mexican Rice, Fruit, Milk Iowa Toms Banquet On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the preschool costs. A “true 2” percent to billion dollar deficits, budgets that and solutions and we will never lose

Democrats released partial budget costs just $27 million (foundation do not fully reflect the true priorities focus of the reasons why we proudly

Friday, Feb. 26 Scheduled for formula and categorical growth).

Middle School NCIBA Concert targets for the subcommittees. Once of Iowans and substantial job-killing serve: to bring about a brighter future

Band Clinic in Forest City Saturday, Feb. 27 again, they only released the targets The remaining $487 million is the property tax increases. The budgets for our children, grandchildren, and

LUNCH: Cook’s Choice for the budget subcommittees, baggage. of the last three years have been the future generations of Iowans

The Top of Iowa Toms Chapter of which flies in the face of budget In recent days the question has some of the biggest in the state’s who, like us, will be fortunate

Saturday, March 27 sifted away from “How did we get

District Speech Contest/Individual the National Wild Turkey Federation transparency and being truthful to history and they all have had one enough to call this great state home.

is holding it’s 10th Annual Hunting Iowans about the real cost of state here?” to “How will we pay for it?” thing in common: they have all used Senate Republicans Formally

Events

Heritage Banquet on Saturday, Feb. government services. School board members, taxpayers one-time dollars to pay for ongoing Ask Attorney General for Legal

Sunday, March 28 27 at Duncan Hall in Duncan. The This only shows roughly $2.5 and legislators are looking for expenses. Opinion on Governor Culver’s

6 p.m. Girls & Boy’s Basketball Pot- doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner billion of the general fund budget. solutions. How much will the state Growing the size of government Proposed Budget

luck Italian Supper and Awards will be served at 7 p.m. The release shows that the Democrats pony up and how much will fall on by adding more bureaucracies and Late last week, State Auditor

Night @ Corwith Gymnasium This is a fundraising event are $475 million below the Governor the backs of the property tax payer? programs with no long-term revenue David Vaudt issued a thorough

L UNCH: tba Shortfalls in state aid mean Iowa

for the NWTF, a non-profit in the subcommittee areas and will source to pay for it, is exactly why our analysis of Governor Culver’s

conservation education organization. approve a general fund budget that school districts must cut spending, state is in the fiscal predicament it is proposed budget. Because he

Monday, March 1

Girls State Basketball Tournament Funds raised are used to support spends the same amount as FY use dwindling cash reserves, or ask today. For example, Democrats used found that it exceeded Iowa’s 99

9 a.m. Career Day @ Garner for the JAKES program (Juniors 2010. the property tax payer to pick up the hundreds of millions of one-time percent spending limitation by

Juniors and Seniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics and Most of the reduction is in difference. dollars of President Obama’s bailout approximately $25 million, Auditor

L UNCH: tba Sportsmanship) which is for ages 7 Health and Human Services, which Governor Culver funds $344 program known as the American Vaudt then forwarded his report to

to 17. would likely be an underfunding of million of the $514 million hole Recovery and Reinvestment Act last Attorney General Tom Miller.

Tuesday, March 2 with state aid leaving a potential

NAEP Testing for 8th and 12th The JAKES program has been Medicaid. This simply pushes the year to continue spending. They also This week Senate Republicans

held each summer for the last 10 problem off until January because $170 million property tax increase. have used other important savings formally asked Iowa Attorney

Grade @ Corwith

LUNCH: tba years. Donations have also been Medicaid is an entitlement and must Culver’s state aid number includes accounts like the Senior Living General Tom Miller to review a

used for land acquisitions, habitat be funded. taking $100 million from the cash Trust Fund and the Rebuild Iowa report by State Auditor David Vaudt

Wednesday, March 3 enhancement and tree planting The release of partial targets does reserves. It remains unclear how Infrastructure Fund. The spending of and issue an official legal opinion as

LUNCH: tba

at local and statewide levels. not give a sense of how much K-12 House and Senate Democrats will the one-time dollars may have lead to to whether Governor Culver should

The chapter alone has helped in education will be underfunded, how deal with the $514 million hole. an immediate feeling of gratification produce a new proposed budget

Make-Up Days (so far)

March 22 • 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. distributing over 4,000 oaks to be much money will be shifted from the Iowa school districts are knee but the fiscal realities down the given that findings of the report

April 26 • 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. planted in North Central Iowa. Cash Reserve Fund, or how much deep in teacher contract negotiations. road, as we are experiencing today, shows his current proposal surpasses

June 1 • Semester Tests (All stu- Anyone wishing to attend the tax credits will be reduced. Because They are half way through the budget are devastating. The only real long- Iowa’s statutory 99 percent spending

dents will be in attendance) **

banquet should contact Bob Abele, the lack of detail makes it impossible hearing process. All eyes are on the term solution is to reduce spending limitation as addressed in Sections

June 2 • Semester Tests (All stu- April 15th budget certification date

dents will be in attendance) ** banquet chairman, at 641-923-2508 to compare apples to apples, there and halt the overall growth in 8.21 and ;8.54 of the Iowa Code.

June 3 • Semester Tests (All stu- or Gunner Johnson, president, at is no way to know how much of and April 30th “pink slipping” of government. Senate Republicans believe it

dents will be in attendance) ** 641-568-3776 for details and tickets. the spending gap is being reduced teachers. Critical decisions loom in We know Iowans are proud of this is of utmost importance that the

Pre-registration is requested. by due to the budget subcommittee the upcoming weeks. And very soon state and they want to see budgets governor’s proposal comply fully

targets. Iowa taxpayers may be called upon that are fiscally sound and reflect with state law.

House Republicans will be to pick up the baggage. the true priorities of the citizens. Here is a text of the letter to

reviewing the Democrats’ budget Forced Unionism

Reprints of photos found in the

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plan to if it does the following: According to the non-partisan been very clear that these fiscally Senate Republicans:

• Does not spend more than Legislative Services Agencies, irresponsible budgeting practices

the state takes in unions stand to reap a windfall of the last three years must end. We Dear Attorney General Tom

Corwith • Does not raise taxes, of $5.3 million if HF 2420, the are offering the taxpayers of Iowa a Miller:

including property taxes latest forced unionism bill, passes.

Wesley • Proposes real government Currently, unions covered by HF

different and better direction – one

that is a necessary change after the

Recently, State Auditor David

Vaudt conducted a very thorough

LuVerne efficiency and 2420 collect about $5.7 in dues from last three years of fiscal recklessness analysis of Governor Chet Culver’s

reorganization their members. That money covers and mismanagement. proposed budget for the upcoming

can be purchased at In addition, House Republicans

will continue to offer budget savings

all activities of the union – political,

operations, and more.

We must have a Constitutional

Amendment to limit state spending

fiscal year. Because the analysis

shows that Governor Culver’s





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ideas, including the $290 million If the forced unionism bill is to no more than 99 percent of state proposed budget surpasses the

in reductions offered on Senate approved, the unions could use the revenue. Too often, legislators statutory 99 percent spending

File 2088, the State Government entire $5.3 million confiscated from have found loopholes to avoid limitation by approximately $25

click on Reorganization bill. unwillingly non-union employees responsible budgeting. By putting million dollars Auditor Vaudt

School Property Taxes Increasing. to finance all the non-political this important spending limitation in forwarded his report to your office



“view/buy photos” The Question is: How Much? operations of the union. Which the Constitution, we are protecting for your legal opinion on this very

School property taxes go up each means non-union employees will be the taxpayer from future fiscally important matter.



in the left side column.

year. That’s because each year K-12 subsidizing the union. It then frees irresponsible spending sprees like As Iowa’s Attorney General,

allowable growth increases both up the remaining $5.7 million for a the ones we have seen the last three all Senate Republicans are asking

state aid and property taxes. Usually massive increase in union political years. you to review Governor Culver’s

enrollment and taxable valuations activism. We believe a two-thirds proposed budget and Auditor Vaudt’s

heer Paper • Garner Leader & Signal • CWL Times • Pioneer Enterprise • H HF 2420 does not provide

are the key factors in predicting an supermajority vote of the Legislature analysis and then provide an official

ampton Chronicle • Buffalo Center Tribune • Sheffeld Press • Grundy Register • Clarksville Star • B

a Eagle • Lake City Graphic • New Sharon Sun • Sigourney News-Review • The Village ine • What C









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however, not in FY11. employee, and should an employee state borrowing. Iowans need As the Legislature begins the

The FY11 cost to fully fund refuse to pay the mandatory fees, the greater protection against state debt budgeting process in earnest, your

2% allowable growth next year is union can initiate legal proceedings and bipartisan agreement should legal opinion, as a statewide elected

a whopping $514 million. This is to force collection. Additionally, be required before the state saddles official and Iowa’s top attorney, will

an extraordinary - but explainable - HF 2420 not only forces non-union taxpayers with debts. Had this been provide us much needed guidance as

number. The cost is so high because it employees to pay union dues, it in place before last year’s session, our we move forward.

includes the baggage of $270 million allows the union to sue them if they common sense taxpayer protection Iowans have made it clear that









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billion dollars as Governor Culver’s reflects their priorities and Senate

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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Bash on the Farm is June 18-19 at Garner

Bands from across the nation are Birdsongs and Kaboose. Sonflowerz

BUDGET from front the recorder and staff meeting costs for coming to Bash on the Farm June and Remedy Drive will headline the

Proposed Expenditures township officials. 18-19! Area bands and national evening.

Anticipated expenditures for FY11 •Administration – $944,349. bands get together in Garner to Remedy Drive, comes to us

in the various county budget areas are Administrative expenses include the bring you music and a message! from Lincoln, Neb. A band of four

as follows: salary and wages for the board of Bash is non-profit, and free to the brothers, they have released five

•Public Safety and Legal Services supervisors, auditor, treasurer and public. Headliners for Bash 2010 are albums. Since signing to Word

- $1,423,545. Includes expenses for their respective staff as well as data

Remedy Drive, Run Kid Run, and Records in 2008, they have appeared

law enforcement, legal services, processing costs, operational costs

Sonflowerz. on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums

communication/dispatch, emergency of county offices, general liability

The event will kick off at 1 p.m. chart.

management and certain district court insurance expenses and township

expenses. trustees and clerks salaries. on Friday with games, vendors and Sonflowerz is a sister duo with

•Physical Health and Social Services •Capital Projects ($1,269,000) music. Friday evening’s headliner is a brand new song, “My Heart Is

- $2,651,005. This area includes and Non Program Current service Run Kid Run, a four-piece pop rock Alive,” released in February. Their

expenses for public health for the local areas ($1,970). This includes certain band from Illinois. Children 18:3 full-length album “All Over The

board of health; services for the poor road construction, conservation will be appearing in the Shed Stage World” features four #1 hit singles,

and to the elderly; sanitation expenses, land improvement projects and Friday to wrap up the night. Saturday including “Legacy,” which has been

general assistance and veteran’s miscellaneous repair for the county will bring a host of bands including: #1 on the radio for 15 weeks.

commission expenses. This service farm/home operation. Willet, Senseless Beauty, The Remedy Drive

also accounts for chemical dependency Assessor’s Budget Hearing

programs and youth shelter care. The public hearing for the Hancock

•Mental Health Services - County Assessor’s budget will be

$1,549,000. This area covers the held 4 p.m., Monday, March 8. The

expense for the care of mental proposed budget for FY11 is $261,320.

retardation, chronic mental illness and The proposed levy rate $1,000 for

other developmental disabilities. FY11 is 0.33703 compared to the

•County Environmental and current rate of 0.36866.

Education - $529,713. This area The County Assessor’s budget is set

includes expenses associated with by the Hancock County Conference

county parks, recreational services, Board. The Conference Board is

zoning, environmental improvement, composed of the Hancock County

economic development, public Board of Supervisors, the mayor of

libraries, the county fair and historic each incorporated city, and a school

preservation. board member from each school

•Roads and Transportation - district in Hancock County.

$4,713,300. Includes costs associated Editor’s Note: The legal publication

with the Secondary Road Department for the fiscal 2010-11 Hancock County

including maintenance, equipment, budget was in the Feb. 17 edition of

administration and engineering. the Garner Leader. The proposed Run Kid Run Sonflowerz

•Government Services to residents Hancock County Assessor’s budget a month, pull everything out and vegetables and other side items on when you come looking for a ready-

- $339,827 Includes expenses for is in today’s Garner Leader. Legal separate the better-for-you foods from a plate and cover for the next day’s to-eat snack.

many state mandated services such as publications are also found at www. the rest. Choose more low-fat and fat- lunch or dinner to create a do-it- Freeze foods in portion sizes to

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Hide desserts so they’re “out meals when you come home from such as bananas, grapes and orange

of sight, out of mind.” Most of the grocery shopping. Cut up vegetables slices. Next time the kids want a sweet

time, healthier foods like fruits and and fruits and store them in containers, snack offer them frozen fruit rather

vegetables are the ones that perish the so they’ll be ready for the next meal or than ice cream.

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Organize by “more” and “less.”

A Heart-Healthy Refrigerator nothing, the experts say. Take small Divide your refrigerator into different

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what other kinds of foods do you have Following are the “top ten” tips higher-fat ones. Some examples

and which ones are in plain view? from the “Open the Door to a Healthy include skim or 1% milk for whole

How many would be considered Heart” campaign to make simple milk; soft margarine spreads for

“heart-healthy?” changes towards a heart-healthy butter; and lean meats, chicken and

February is American Heart Month. refrigerator. fish for ribs, ground meat and other

“Open the Door to a Healthy Heart,” Take stock of what’s inside. Once fattier meats.

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Magistrate Court Small Claims Sheriff Report Request for an ambulance, Swea

Driving While Suspended: Collin MF Financial Inc., vs. Catherine Tuesday, Feb. 8 City; Report of vehicle vs. deer,

Michael Johnson, Britt, $397.50. Louise Foote, Kanawha. Judgment Request for an ambulance, Algona.

No Seatbelt: Hunter Nathaniel in favor of plaintiff for $3,138.57 Titonka; Request for an ambulance,

McNeese, Britt; Matthew Michael plus interest and cost. Titonka; Report of unoccupied Arrest

Ites, Waverly, $93.75. vehicle in ditch, Wesley; Request to Feb. 10

Speeding (16-20): Nicholas Oliver

Winkleman, West Des Moines,

$114.

Property Transfers

WD – M. K. Lackore and Cleola

A. Lackore to M. K. Lackore, City

speak to deputy, Bancroft; Request

for an ambulance, Burt; Request to

speak to deputy.

Arrested Matthew McCauley,

Fort Dodge, DOB 10/18/1955,

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Speeding (6-10 over): Julie Jones

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WD – Ronald Monson, R. E.

Report of vehicles in ditch,

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Stauss, Waukee; Rebecca Jo Lewis, Monson and Linda Monson to John

Algona, $100.50; Cheryl A. Zearing,

Forest City, $87.

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Algona; Report of accident, Algona;

Request for an ambulance, Titonka;

Report of vehicle in ditch, Algona;

Feb. 10

According to the accident report,

Niesha Lanae Muller, Whittemore,

Thursday noon

Dark Window: Miles Avery

Hamilton, Forest City, $90.38.

DEED – Living Trust of Garey F.

Remus, Carey G. Remus Trustee and

Request to speak to deputy, Lone

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Report of address change SOR,

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tracks. Muller swerved to the right

and struck the pole, control box and

Thursday noon

Sect. 21, as desc. 2-16 Report of vehicle hitting snow crossing arm of the working device.

Tractor Trailer owned by William of the intersection. Massner was

bank, Swea City; Report of Damage to the Edge was estimated

E. Menke Trucking, Inc., Bancroft, transported by private vehicle to the

Corwith City Council suspicious circumstances, Algona;

Report of hog on road, Whittemore;

at $6,000. Damage to the Railroad

Crossing Pole, box and arm was

southbound on P. 30 (80th Ave.)

approaching the intersection with

West Bend Clinic and transferred on

to the Palo Alto Hospital. Damage

CITY OF CORWITH Waste Management-Garbage .................34.79 Report of address change for SOR; estimated at $8,500. No injuries or

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Wesley Public Library-Book.....................20.00 B-63 (130th street). A 2002 Ford to the Freightliner was estimated at

citations were listed in the accident

UNAPPROVED MINUTES Marla Wingert-Dec/Jan Water

REC – Debra K. Sharar Wiese, Escalade owned and operated by $60,000. Damage to the Escalade was

Thursday, February 11, 2010 Reports/Water Use Report ...............300.00 report.

The Corwith City Council met in regular FED/FICA Withholding.........................1124.43 Debra K. Sharar Wiese, Debra K. Darin Massner, West Bend, was estimated at $15,000. Both vehicles

Feb. 15

session in the council chambers at city hall IPERS ....................................................595.63

Rigsbee and Richard N. Wiese to eastbound on B-63. Peters failed were towed by Whittemore Truck

on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Mayor Pro- Iowa State Bank-Note Pyment ............1308.10 According to the accident report,

Tem Mike Petersen opened with the Pledge of Sales Tax ...............................................606.00 Hannah Sinnwell, City of Garner, to stop, due to snow and icy road and Trailer. Charges are pending on

Larry Peters, 66, Darfur, Minn., was

Allegiance and the meeting was called to order Total January Claims ......................$42,642.81

Tallmans Addition, Block 16, Lot 1, conditions and struck the Escalade. Peters.

at 6:00 p.m. Council members present were PWA reported on snow removal. Clerk driving a 2003 Freightliner Semi

Hobscheidt, Petersen, Nall and Tindall. Absent: reported that all dog licenses have been as desc. 2-16 Both vehicles came to rest southeast

Gourley, Steenhard renewed except one. Clerk will be taking

Legals are your

Hobscheidt moved to approve the agenda,

seconded by Nall. Vote: All in favor. Nall

moved to approve the minutes of the previous

vacation days on Feb 24, 25, 26 and March 1.

Clerk also reported the condition of the Corwith

Cemetery has not changed so it will remain

Corwith-Wesley School Board right to know!

meeting, seconded by Tindall. Vote: All in favor. closed another month. No one spoke during CORWITH WESLEY Board for discussion and approval. Calendar AEA 367 Central-staff absent report ....... 26.42

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee members are Bill Funnemark, Missy Ahlers & Cooney, PC-legal services ..... 106.35



Public Notice

Tindall moved to approve the financial reports, the public forum. Clerk updated the council on

seconded by Hobscheidt. Vote: All in favor nuisances. Councilman Steenhard arrived at OFFICIAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS Krieps, Carol Priebe, Jim Sundberg, Molly BMO Financial Group-binders for prof dev ......

Nall offered Resolution No. 811. A 6:15. UNAPPROVED MINUTES Wubben, Christine Schultz and James Rotert. 66.37

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT Trustees from the Magor, Prairie and Boone Thursday February 18, 2010, 4:45 PM Jr. High Football Sharing Proposal with WCLT Bomgaars-building supplies ................... 30.00

CORWITH-WESLEY

OF THE JANUARY, 2010 CLAIMS IN THE Townships were present for a discussion on The Corwith Wesley Community School was handed out to board members. Carroll Implement-repair of astro van ..... 40.00

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMOUNT OF $42,642.81 (FORTY-TWO raising funds for the proposed fire station. The Board met in public session on Thursday, Superintendent Bumgarner reported the CNH Capital-vehicle repair & maint

OFFICIAL BOARD PROCEEINGS

THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FOUR-TWO trustees plan to tour the existing fire department February 18, 2010 at the Corwith-Wesley High following to the board: labor, grease, oil, lub,

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-ONE CENTS), in the near future and then discuss the Fire School. Mr. Bumgarner asked the Board if they addit.coola, parts............................ 1,238.05

February 18, 2010

seconded by Hobscheidt. Roll call vote: Ayes- Department’s needs. President Hauswirth called the meeting to wanted to move forward with energy Department of-TSA annual admin fee .. 350.00

The Board of Directors of the Corwith-Wesley

Hobscheidt, Petersen, Nall and Tindall; Nays: The subject of sewer dumping for Hawkeye order at 4:45 PM. management projects. Have some companies Dean Foods-milk ordered ..................... 305.07

Community School District, in the County of

None. Pride was tabled until the March meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Hauswirth, Wilhite, that he can get proposals from but wanted to Matt Dornbier-snow removal ............. 1,430.00

Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in open session,

JANUARY, 2010 CLAIMS Clerk reviewed the budget with the Council. Studer, Chambers, Burrs make sure this is something the Board wants Earthgrains-bread order ......................... 52.40

in the District Board Room, 408 SE Elm Street,

Payroll For January .............................4364.90 Mayor Pro-Tem Petersen then set the date for MEMBERS ABSENT: none to do. Board asked what projects needed to be Hawkeye West Pest-general insect control .....

Corwith, Iowa, at 4:30 P.M., on the above date.

Hancock Co Clerk-Marcum Filing ............85.00 the Budget Public Hearing for March 9, 2010 at ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Supt. done and Mr. Bumgarner said a heat control 65.00

There were present President Hauswirth, in the

Rex Pepper-Partial Pymnt For 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Clerk was Bumgarner, Principal Rotert system could be installed in the building. The Hawkeye-general supplies, food .......... 347.30

chair, and the following Board Directors: Tracy

201 Clinton Cleanup ..........................250.00 instructed to publish the necessary forms. ADMINISTRATION ABSENT: none cost would be around $100,000 and it would Herff Jones, Inc-diploma covers ........... 201.39

Studer, Jonathon Chambers, Susan Burrs and

Corn Belt Power-January Hobscheidt, as a member of the Fire OTHERS PRESENT: Secretary DeGroote, pay for itself in 10 years. This isn’t something Iowa Department of-bus inspection ...... 168.00

Pete Wilhite

Note Pymnt.....................................1591.06 Department, updated the Council on the Jim Sunderberg the Board is interested in. President Hauswirth Iowa-INC, telephone fax ....................... 112.40

Absent: None

City Of Corwith-Utilities 12/16 -1/16 ....1801.09 condition of the Fire Department’s van. After Motion by Wilhite, second by Chambers to asked about the gym lighting and Bumgarner Iowa State Bank-prof development-rol ... 11.78

The President announced that this was

Prairie Energy-December Current .....22420.06 discussion, it was decided to put the van up for approve the agenda. All ayes. said that is something he can look into. Iowa School Cash-09-10

the time and place for the public hearing

Pitney Bowes-Postage ..........................200.00 sale. Clerk was instructed to publish that the The previous minutes were approved as Bumgarner informed the Board that we will series b warrant fee .......................... 456.00

and meeting on the matter of the proposed

True North Co-Partial City would be taking bids for the van. Bids will printed. have to pay for a GASB 45 Valuation Report. JW Pepper-state large group contest ..... 48.99

disposition of property known as the Wesley

Insurance Premium ...........................104.42 be opened at the March 9, 2010 meeting at 6:00 Motion by Chambers, second by Studer He will have the contract at the next board K&H Co-op-gasoline,

Elementary School Building which is located

Allian-Util 12/14-1/18 .............................942.00 p.m. to approve the financial reports including all meeting to be approved. general supplies, food .................... 1,061.96

at 404 3rd Street S., Wesley, Kossuth, County,

True North Co-Balance A discussion was held regarding the warrants for the month. All ayes. New Hires and Resignations: None Judy Kiefer-Jan/Feb mileage ................ 151.20

Iowa, by sale to the City of Wesley, and that

Due On Ins Premium ...........................76.03 purchase of a larger bucket for the backhoe to Public Forum: The Board discussed Alumni Motion by Chambers, second by Studer to LuVerne Community-shared

notice of the proposed action to dispose of the

Corn Belt Power-February aid in the snow removal process. Consensus of fundraising called “CWL Forever”. approve finding to modify 2009-2010 school staff-1st sem ................................ 67,262.98

real estate had been published pursuant to the

Note Pymnt........................................965.61 the council was to proceed with the purchase of Communications: None calendar by extending the school day by 30 Mid-America-advertising ....................... 206.22

provisions of Section 297.22(1) of the Code of

Prairie Energy-February a new bucket. Principal Rotert reported the following to the minutes. All ayes. MidAmerican Energy-Feb 10 bill ....... 2,974.48

Iowa.

Note Pymnt........................................386.24 Mayor Pro-Tem and Council had no board: Motion by Wilhite, second by Chambers to Next Generations-tech support.......... 1,905.80

Inquiry was made whether any written

Baker & Taylor-Books ............................159.38 comments. Hobscheidt moved to adjourn the Parent-Teacher conferences are going to be approve request to SBRC for Phase I spending Pioneer Drama-jh drama coach.............. 86.75

objections had been filed by any resident or

Baker & Taylor-Dvds ................................65.81 meeting, seconded by Steenhard. Vote: All in held on Monday, February 22 from 4-8 p.m. A authority. All ayes. School Bus Sales-parts & service ........ 488.42

property owner of the School District regarding

Case Credit-Cases Of Oil/Hyd Ends .....301.35 favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. public meeting will be held on February 25 in Motion by Studer, second by Chambers to Stephens-semi-annual monitoring fees 120.00

the sale of such property by the School District.

Communications I-Ph 2/1-2/28 ..............162.98 Mayor Pro-Tem the commons area. We will be working with approve SBRC Corrective Action Plan Progress Superior-jh science fair ......................... 159.30

The Secretary stated that 0 written objections

Lucille DeWaard-Annual City Clerk ICN to upgrade our internet access from 4mb Report. All ayes. Titonka-2nd quarter tuition ................. 1,331.00

had been filed. Oral objections to the sale of

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property were then called for and received

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and 0 were made. Whereupon, the President

Fletcher Reinhardt-Photo Sewer .............................................$74,209.72 $37/per month charge which E-Rate will help BOARD SECRETARY West Hancock Comm-2nd qtr tuition . 8,319.00

declared the time for receiving oral and written

Cells/Lamps.......................................528.37 Electric ............................................$73,237.39 cover cost. Mrs. Shipman submitted a drama Payable Journal Beth DeGroote-track fundraiser............ 144.00

objections to be closed.

Iowa One Call-Locates ..............................6.30 Checking: letter on play props. Special Ed review has been Iowa State Bank-donkey HyVee-winterfest flowers ........................ 99.51

The proposed action and the extent of

K & H-Fuel/Oil......................................1226.90 General ...........................................$52,455.02 completed. We did very well on this review. I basketball cash box .......................... 250.00 J&J Sports-football shirts ................... 1,177.00

objections thereto were then considered.

Kelly Printing-Laser Cartridge................114.80 Road Use Tax ................................ $(4,735.96) want to compliment the job of Jeana Thompson Alliant Energy-natural gas/electricity . 7,392.92 Kent Mick-basketball meeting................. 17.91

Director Chambers introduced the following

Craig Larson-Dec/Jan Sewer Reports ...200.00 Debt Service .....................................$7,234.50 on the job she did in preparing for this review by Iowa State Bank-safe deposit box .......... 10.00 Pioneer Drama-drama supplies ............ 356.00

Resolution and moved that it be adopted.

LGI-Water ................................................80.00 Comm. Beautification .................. $(12,675.28) the state. Our Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is Lee Gunderson-jv official ........................ 45.00 Fund Summary

Director Wilhite seconded the motion to adopt.

McNeese Tire-Tires For Boom Truck .....380.06 Housing Program...................................$64.20 done and submitted as well. We will be sending CDW-G-computer monitors .................. 215.33 General Fund................................... 97,108.48

The roll was called and the vote was:

No Central Library-Movie Fire Station .......................................$2,800.00 our one to one aid to LuVerne as we currently Anderson’s-prom .................................. 390.15 Student Activity .................................. 2,679.57

AYES: Wilhite, Studer, Chambers, and Burrs

License For Library..............................35.00 Water ........................................... $(39,466.23) do not have a need for him at the Jr. High/ The Graphic Edge-football clinic........... 200.00 Physical Plant & Equipment Lev........... 768.00

NAYS: None

Our Iowa Magazine-Subscription Sewer .......................................... $(25,837.22) High School Building. LuVerne will be taking BMO Financial Group-fire exit supplies 181.27 School Nutrition .................................... 704.77

Whereupon, the President declared the

For Library ...........................................26.98 Electric ..........................................$203,975.60 over his contract. We have formed a Calendar Bomgarrs-building repairs ...................... 23.74 Published in the CWL Times on

resolution duly adopted as follows:

Rex Pepper-Bal Due On January 31, 2010 total ..................$383,440.37 Committee to review ideas and suggestions for JW Pepper-concert band music ........... 114.99 Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

RESOLUTION FOR THE SALE OF THE

Clean Up At 201 Clinton ....................750.00 Published in the CWL Times on next year’s calendar. These recommendations Next Generations-terminal

WESLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING

Pritchard Auto-Master Cylndr/Sendr Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 will be considered in the creation of a calendar upgrade connection .......................... 449.99

PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 404 3RD STREET

Assmbly For Dump Tr........................254.52 for next year which will be brought to the Advanced Systems-leased copy machines .....

S., WESLEY, IOWA TO THE CITY OF WESLEY.

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Corwith Budget

WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as





Wesley Budget

required by law, the Board of Directors of the

Corwith-Wesley Community School District

on the 18th day of February, 2010, held a

Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING hearing on the proposal to sell the Wesley

BUDGET ESTIMATE Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Elementary School Building Property legally

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2010 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 BUDGET ESTIMATE described in this Resolution, and the extent of

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2010 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 objections received from residents or property

City of , Iowa

owners as to said proposed sale of property to

CORWITH

City of WESLEY , Iowa the City of Wesley has been fully considered;

and, accordingly, the following action is now

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at CITY HALL

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at

considered to be in the best interests of the

Wesley City Hall

on 03/09/10 at 6:00 School District and residents thereof:

on 03/08/10 at 6:30 pm

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor,

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. CORWITH-WESLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

City Clerk, and at the Library. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, DISTRICT:

City Clerk, and at the Library. Section 1. That the real estate described as

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 14.79837

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 14.33788 follows shall be sold by the Corwith-Wesley

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 Community School District to the City of Wesley

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, for One Dollar ($1.00) and Other Good and

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of,

any part of the proposed budget. Valuable Consideration. Conveyance shall be

any part of the proposed budget.

515-583-2342 JANET DIETEL by deed without warranty.

phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME 515-679-4292 Marla J Wingert Section 2. The Superintendent and officers

phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME of the School District are authorized to take

Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY all actions necessary to complete the sale of

Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY

2011 2010 2009 said real estate, including the preparation of all

2011 2010 2009 transfer documents, deeds, etc.

(a) (b) (c)

Revenues & Other Financing Sources

(a) (b) (c) Section 3. The site to be sold is legally

Taxes Levied on Property 1 59,043 56,745 58,264

Revenues & Other Financing Sources described as follows:

Taxes Levied on Property 1 132,834 123,193 123,236

Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0

Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 Block One (1) of Way and Barrett’s Second

Net Current Property Taxes 3 59,043 56,745 58,264

Net Current Property Taxes 3 132,834 123,193 123,236 College Addition to the Town of Wesley, Iowa.

Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0

Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 266

TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0

TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0

Lots Nineteen (19), Twenty (20), Twenty-one

Other City Taxes 6 25,703 25,000 26,408 (21), Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23) and

Other City Taxes 6 45,567 50,119 46,730

Licenses & Permits 7 1,965 2,055 1,573 Twenty-four (24), in Block Four (4), in Way

Licenses & Permits 7 1,030 960 929 and Barrett’s College Addition to the Town of

Use of Money and Property 8 140 145 123

Intergovernmental 9 49,400 117,639 169,520

Use of Money and Property 8 225 7,300 425 Wesley, Iowa.

Intergovernmental 9 752,634 53,945 54,692

Charges for Services 10 384,830 389,403 411,154

Charges for Services 10 152,014 153,428 153,609 Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), in Block Two (2), in

Special Assessments 11 0 0 0 Way and Barrett’s College Addition to the Town

Special Assessments 11 0 0 0

Miscellaneous 12 22,050 22,150 27,021

Miscellaneous 12 7,030 5,683 14,081 of Wesley, Iowa.

Other Financing Sources 13 106,943 110,234 69,366

Other Financing Sources 13 113,650 13,000 29,381

Total Revenues and Other Sources 14 650,074 723,371 763,429

Total Revenues and Other Sources 14 1,204,984 407,628 423,349 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 18th day of

February, 2010.

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses CORWITH-WESLEY COMMUNITY

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses SCHOOL DISTRICT

Public Safety 15 20,945 21,420 17,505 Public Safety 15 7,721 7,656 9,238 By: President

Public Works 16 36,731 38,468 29,383 Public Works 16 87,294 98,320 71,861 ATTEST:

Health and Social Services 17 0 0 0 Health and Social Services 17 967 867 873 Secretary

Culture and Recreation 18 40,920 40,132 37,478 Culture and Recreation 18 95,584 80,985 87,332 Published in the CWL Times on

Community and Economic Development 19 0 0 0 Community and Economic Development 19 1,682 1,682 1,681 Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

General Government 20 51,810 55,031 41,748 General Government 20 37,659 36,308 34,323





Public Notice

Debt Service 21 31,573 32,173 29,922 Debt Service 21 32,890 33,960 35,170

Capital Projects 22 72,222 90,620 142,359 Capital Projects 22 788,320 0 0

Total Government Activities Expenditures 23 254,201 277,844 298,395 Total Government Activities Expenditures 23 1,052,117 259,778 240,478

Business Type / Enterprises 24 373,600 375,449 373,615 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

Business Type / Enterprises 24 137,414 131,113 131,185

Total ALL Expenditures 26 627,801 653,293 672,010 February 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Total ALL Expenditures 26 1,189,531 390,891 371,663

LuVerne Community School

Transfers Out 27 90,203 93,494 52,626 Transfers Out 27 13,650 13,000 29,381 February 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 718,004 746,787 724,636 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 1,203,181 403,891 401,044 Corwith-Wesley Community School

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over Public meetings will be held to solicit input

(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 -67,930 -23,416 38,793 (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 1,803 3,737 22,305 from the community regarding options for the

Continuing Appropriation 0 0 future of LuVerne Community School District

Continuing Appropriation 0 0

and the Corwith-Wesley Community School

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 294,016 317,432 278,639 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 41,570 37,833 15,528 District.

Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 226,086 294,016 317,432 Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 43,373 41,570 37,833 Published in the CWL Times on

Wednesday, Feb. 10, Feb. 17,

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