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Nenes cancer journey. Weve just been watching to see where my (blood cell) numbers are, Nene imparted. The doctors say its going well. If all goes well, shell get to come home around Thanksgiving. Still, the Goedert family has amassed a staggering amount of medical bills as Nenes gone through treatment and had to establish a temporary residency in Rochester. To help alleviate some of the burden, a benefit has been organized for Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Expo Center in Pocahontas. A catered pork loin meal from Smokin 4 U BBQ will be served from 5-7 p.m., with a live auction starting at 6 p.m. A silent auction and raffle will also be held. Auction items can be brought to First Community Bank in Fonda, CrottyFitzgerald Law Office, Beneke Law Office, and Citizens State Bank in Pocahontas. So far, the steam cell transplant appears to have worked. On her 27th day posttransplant, Nene said, I feel really good. I get tired pretty easily, but thats normal. She attributes much of her success with the treatment so far to making a conscious effort to make sure shes doesnt get a case of the Why me?s. I dont think you can let yourself get that way. You have to say to yourself, It is what it is, and Im going to get through it, she informed. Of course, the strong support of family and friends never hurts either. Its just been overwhelming and humbling. The outpouring of support, the encouraging words and prayers - I wouldnt be able to go through it without my family and friends, she concluded.

GOEDERT: Family comes together to aid Nene in her fight against leukemia
extensive testing. Two days later, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) no fooling. From there, Nene would embark on a journey that has kept her close to the hospital for the vast majority of the past five months. But, its also been a journey that, for Nene, has reinforced just what family means. On April 4, Goedert would begin her first round of 24/7 chemotherapy, an aggressive regimen that would last a week. On April 24, shed have a bone marrow biopsy, which came back clean. Two weeks later, she had another screening. They were going to send me home, but some of my (blood cell) numbers looked funny, so they did another bone marrow biopsy, she explained. The biopsy would reveal the cancer had returned. That forced Nene to make a decision she didnt want to have to make: shed miss the graduation of her youngest daughter, Hannah. If Id waited, Nene said, Id have been back to where I was when I first started. Fortunately, the staff at PAC was very accommodating, and established a live video stream of the ceremony which Nene watched from Methodist Hospital in Rochester. On May 9, shed start a second round of aggressive chemo; this time it was a sixday regimen. On June 11, she underwent yet another bone marrow biopsy. Good news: It came back clean, Nene said. During this time, the doctors told Goedert that the best bet to kick the cancer into full-blown remission would be a stem cell transplant. (The leukemia) was never going to go away without a transplant. The blood cells would continue to attach themselves, she related. AML is a relatively rare type of cancer. It is characterized by rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells which accumulate in bone marrow. As a result, it caused a large drop in the number of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to the rest of the body, and normal white blood cells, which fend off disease. AML accounts for a little more than one percent of U.S. cancer deaths each year. And when her family learned shed likely need a bone marrow transplant from a donor, they answered the bell. All six of my siblings got tested to be donors. Even all of their spouses said theyd be tested, too, she offered. It means the world to me. Two of Nenes brothers, Mike and Roger Bollard, were matches. Roger would wind up as the donor best-suited to meet Nenes needs. He was a perfect match, Nene informed. The doctors said we couldve been identical twins. From there, both Nene and Roger would undergo what could best be described as a top-of-the-head to tips-of-thetoes tests. In late July, Roger flew in from Arizona to start the stem cell collection process. Doctors told Nene theyd need to collect at least five million cells to have any chance of making the treatment work. After two sessions, nearly 10 million

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Community comes together to beautify Varinas park

By Chris Vrba It had been nearly a halfcentury since new playground equipment was installed at Varinas city park. This summer, that dubious bit of trivia changed. With a help from a small army of volunteers and a few grants, Varinas Hometown Pride Committee secured the procurement and installation of several new additions to its downtown park. Its been 35 or 40 years since there was a piece of equipment added to this playground, remarked Dick Farrell, who serves on the Hometown Pride Committee, during a park dedication ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 3. We had a nice park, he said of the section of land on Main Street that contains a small swing set, a slide, merry-goround, a basketball court with aged hoops, and shelter house, but we can have a better park. That was our goal. And a better park indeed. The new additions include a camel back climber, which resembles a set of curved monkey bars that resemble the signature double-hump of a Bactrian desert walker; a tether-ball station; and, to no surprise to residents of Mustangland, nice, new backboards and rims on the basketball court. The kids said they can play basketball later now because there wont be that doooinnnggg, offered Chris Archer. The Hometown Pride Committee also added a grill, three benches made from recycled plastic bags, and made the playground safer by adding new gravel around all of the equipment. Hopefully, we wont skin as many elbows and knees, Farrell said. Much of the money came from a grant of $3,750 courtesy of the Pocahontas County Foundation. The members also made a point to move the ceremonial town bell next to a flagpole that was installed in the northwest corner of the park. FOR TWO YEARS, WE havent had a flag on this corner, Farrell beamed as he proudly proclaimed those days, much like the dearth of playground additions, had come to an end. With as many young people around here, we wanted to keep progressing, Farrell said of the committees decision to pursue park improvements as the groups first project. At least one young Varinan agrees with that approach. Emily Archer, who will be a freshman on the Newell-Fonda girls basketball team this winter was asked to join the Hometown Pride Committee to offer a younger vision for the communitys needs. She thought the playground additions were important because itd be a draw for

Since late February, Jeannine Nene Goedert has been battling acute myeloid leukemia, a relatively rare type of blood cancer. Above: Nene is seen in her hospital bed during her stem cell transplant last month. Submitted photo.
stem cells were collected. On August 3, Nene underwent a third round of chemo prior to the transplant. They want you to be in remission when you do the transplant, she said. On Aug. 9, doctors began to pump Rogers stem cells into Nene. It was like a blood transfusion, she said. The bag looked like tomato soup. It was kind of light red. Nenes been near Methodist Hospital ever since. Early after

the transplant, she had to have blood work done every day. Now, shes down to two to three times a week. However, the physicians still want her to be under close surveillance for 100 days. Her sister, Annette Bruns of Forest City, has helped Nene while she stays at a residence near Rochester Methodist. Of course, the rest of the family has chipped in too. Nenes husband, Gene, comes up every weekend. Daughters Kate, Ashley and Hannah visit as often as they can, and also help care for their mother. Kate has also maintained a CaringBridge site that keeps friends and family abreast of

Varina held a park dedication ceremony September 3 to mark a bevy of improvements made thanks to an active and engaged Hometown Pride Committee. Pictured (l-r): Brian Rosas, Aden Archer, Keaton Kent, Dick Farrell, Joseph Rosas, Jose Rosas, Edwin Rosas, Heather Anderson, Evan Archer, Stephanie Archer, Ron Dewey, Kim Dewey, Ashley Archer (on top of equipment), and Emily Archer holding Peysen Kent. Photo by Chris Vrba.

Goedert family rallies around Nene as she battles leukemia

By Chris Vrba One family. One fight. Thats been the mantra of the extended Goedert family since the end of February as its matriarch, Jeannine, has spent far more time in the hospital than out as shes locked in battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a disease that interferes with the production of blood cells. I thought I had the flu, Jeannine, better known as Nene, said of her first symptoms that began to appear last winter. I just didnt have any energy. The rural Fonda resident soon paid a visit to her physician. The results came back positive for the presence of an influenza virus. A few days of rest and problem solved, right? Not so much. Shortly after, Nene would return to the doctor with a case of gall stones. Shed have surgery to have her gall bladder removed. But I had a lot of trouble after that. I was still tired and

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Jeannine Nene Goedert (above, right) has fought cancer with the help of her family, including her sister, Annette Bruns (center), who serves as her caretaker, and her brother, Roger Bollard (left) who donated the stem cells for her treatment, which was performed last month. Submitted photo.
weak, Nene relayed. I knew something else was So it was back to the doctor going on, Nene recalled. for another round of blood Call it mothers intuition, tests. Her hemoglobin was low, maybe. On April 1, she traveled which explained why she was to Rochester, Minn., for more tuckered out. Still, something See GOEDERT, Page 8 didnt feel quite right.

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Civil War historian, O.J. Fargo program September 13
The Laurens Womens Club, in conjunction with Humanities Iowa, is proud to host Civil War historian, O. J. Fargo for a program on Friday, September 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Fargos presentation is entitled Just Before the Battle, Mother A Visit from a Civil War Soldier. He will appear as a returning Civil War soldier, and, after a brief overview of Iowas participation in the Civil War, the audience will be encouraged to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the soldier who will stay in character the entire time. O.J. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia for the presentation. He will also have with him a full roster of all men who served in and from Iowa in the Civil War so that audience members may check for information about ancestors who served. O.J. Fargo recently retired as the Director of Media Services and a Social Studies consultant for the Green Valley Area Education Agency in Creston. He is the author of several books and booklets on Iowa history, the Civil War and U.S. history. He is also president of an Iowa regiment of Civil War re-enactors. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this presentation. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Benefit for Nene (Bollard) Goedert September 18
Thank you to everyone who came to my surprise 50th birthday party last Saturday. I had a great time! Love you all! Tree

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Bench dedication at the Varina park - front row (l-r): Karol Siepker, Norma Gehrig holding Peysen Kent, Shannon Lynch, and Ruth Walsh. Back Row (l-r): Jose Rosas, Dick Farrell, Kent Wood, Stephanie Archer, and Emily Archer. Photo by Chris Vrba.

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families who may consider moving to town. Parents wont move here without a good playground, so we needed it so the community will grow rather than diminish. The three benches were attained through a Build With Bags grant, which was filed by Kent Wood of Woods SuperMarket in Pocahontas. At the ceremony, Farrell ran through a long list of volunteers who contributed their time, talent, and in many cases, heavy equipment to do the heavy lifting of renovating the playground. When asked if itd be easier to make a list of people in the community of about 70 who didnt help in some way on the project, Farrell replied, You bet. The crowd who gathered was amazed at the progress. As a citizen of Varina, Id like to thank the Hometown Pride Committee for their work to beautify Varina, remarked Norma Gehrig. As for whats next, Farrell said the committee hopes to add more equipment, add a fresh coat of paint to some of the older equipment, and possibly add electrical outlets at the shelter house. Looking up and down Main Street, we dont have a lot to offer, Farrell remarked, but weve got a beautiful park, and wed like to make it even better.

By Chris Vrba Its been a little more than four years since I first returned to Greater Pocahontas County. Last weeks edition, to be exact, was the anniversary of the first article I ever had published. A dubious anniversary to say the least, I know, but a chance to reflect, most certainly. Theres a lot of great things going on right now in Greater Pocahontas County - and I believe more so than when I first stepped into the R-D office in the late summer of 2009. That belief was verified Sunday morning when a small army of yellow-shirted volunteers from St. Peter Lutheran Church in the Princess City set out across the town to spruce up Main Street, Gateway Park (the corner of Main and Hwy. 3) and the welcome signs. Their shirts read Gods work. Our hands. Our hands is truly an appropriate aphorism for the residents of Greater Pocahontas County. Though decades of attrition brought on by the industrial-scale mechanization of the once small family farm have left us with fewer and fewer hands, it really seems as though the hands that are left are getting more and more accomplished. I was in Varina Tuesday night (the third time in nine days, mind you) for the official dedication of the city park. Members of the community banded together and set a course to add new equipment at the site for the first time in four decades. One volunteer, Dick Farrell, summarized exactly whats happening in our neck of the prairie when he said, Looking up and down Main Street, we dont have a lot to offer, but weve got a beautiful park, and wed like to make it even better. Varinans plan to add even more to the park in the coming year. But they arent alone. This Saturday, the good folks of Havelock will host their own park dedication. The towns up in children, so people decided they, too, better have a better park. Last month, Palmer christened Panther Park and Plover wrapped up with new equipment of their own. In Laurens, about 50 people turned out to add a bunch of new equipment to the downtown park as well. In the case of the Laurentian volunteers, many hands made quick work of what was supposed to be a day-long labor. Fondas got a community garden going in, they brought home a $300,000 grant for home repairs, and the Straight Park improvements have gone on like gang-busters. In Newell, National Honor Society members volunteered throughout town this summer. New trees are popping up everywhere, buildings have been painted, park benches have been added across the area, and in Pocahontas, Dick Gruber got up on his high horse (the horse being a boom truck) to give the Princess some new makeup. And let us not forget about the ongoing stream of people who help out at our senior centers, or those who deliver meals to our inbound friends and neighbors. The Young Professionals have been busy, busy, too. Boosters and school volunteers are going strong now that class is in. The catalyst for much of this resurrected civic engagement is courtesy of Keep Iowa Beautifuls Hometown Pride Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative started last July. I reckon that in the past 14 months, weve seen more projects undertaken and accomplished, and more people engaged in the direction of their communities than in the past 14 years. Greater Pocahontas County, like Farrell said of Varinas park, is beautiful, but we can make it even better. Thank you to those who have helped thus far. And to those still sitting on the benches, we could really make our home better if only we had just a few more hands.

There will be a benefit for Nene (Bollard) Goedert on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at the Expo Center, Pocahontas. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the pork loin meal being served from 5 - 7 p.m. provided by Smokin 4 U BBQ with a free will donation. The live auction starts at 6 p.m. with also a silent auction and raffle going on. Silent and live auction items can be dropped off at: Don Beneke Law Office, CrottyFitzgerald Law Office, Citizens State Bank, all of Pocahontas, and First Community Bank, Fonda.

Fall Rally for Storm Lake Zone LWML September 22

Free legal assistance available Sept. 20

Singles/couples dance Sept. 13

DJ Donnie is sponsoring a dance on Friday, September 13, from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. at the American Legion Community Center in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, (note change of location). Open to the public. Singles/ couples welcome.

An attorney from Iowa Legal Aid will be at the Calhoun County General Assistance office in Rockwell City from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20. Iowa Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to low-income Iowans in civil (noncriminal) cases. Persons who need assistive devices or services (such as a sign language interpreter) should contact Iowa Legal Aid as much in advance as possible by calling 1-800-392-0021. If you are a low-income, have a legal problem, and cannot be present at the Calhoun County General Assistance office at the above time and date, you can contact Iowa Legal Aid by calling 1-800-392-0021 on weekdays from 9-11 a.m., and from 1:30-3:30 p.m., except Thursday p.m.

The Fall Rally for the Storm Lake Zone LWML has been set for Sunday, September 22, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alta, Iowa. The registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the program starting at 2:00. The ingathering will be a cash offering for the Orphan Grain Train. There is a cost and includes a light supper afterwards. The speakers will be a panel discussion from the National Convention held this summer in Pittsburg. The men are also invited for their LLL meeting and Barnabus group. Any more information, call Lori Arends 272-4694.

Honey Days at PCCB September 24 and 25 If you are interested in BRIDAL SHOWER
learning more about beekeeping and honey extracting, be sure to join us for Honey Days. We will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Conservation Nature Center located just north of the hospital and manor on Highway 4 in Pocahontas. We will be extracting and bottling honey collected from our bee hives around Pocahontas County. Enjoy some honey snacks and recipes plus a beeswax candle and free bottle of honey to take home and enjoy. There is no charge for the class. Please register by email at conservation@pocahontascounty.com.

Bridal shower for Kelly Johnson September 14

A come and go bridal shower for Kelly Johnson, bride-elect of Jack ORourke, will be held in the Memorial Room at OLGC in Fonda on Saturday, September 14, 2013, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Baby shower for Logan Matthew Carlsen September 21

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING, 2013 SESSION (37) AUGUST 20, 2013 The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors met in special session on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. in the Boardroom with Chairman Hach presiding, and the following members present: Altena, Arends, Merten, and Ringgenberg, and with Auditor Susan Lloyd as clerk for the meeting. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the following motions offered at this meeting were carried with the following vote: Ayes: Altena, Arends, Hach, Merten, and Ringgenberg. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Chairman Hach opened the public hearing for the CAFO for Matt McCarthy, in Section 10, Coon Township, with Env Health/Zoning Director Kim Johnson and Matt McCarthy present. Motion by Merten, second by Arends, to close the public hearing. Carried. Motion by Arends, second by Altena to approve plans on Project #BROS-CO11(92)-5F-11, the bridge project on C25, a half mile west of M50, and to authorize the Board to sign. Carried. Motion by Altena, second by Merten, to approve the final estimate on Project #BROS-CO11(72)8J-11, the bridge project on 240th Ave., North of 640th St., for Graves Construction, in the amount of $205,438.72, and to authorize the Chair to sign. Carried. Motion by Merten, second by Arends, to approve and to authorize the Chairman to sign a lease with the City of Newell for the West 300 of Lot 2, Auditors Subdivision NW SW Section 17, Newell Township, a site across from the countys main shop in Newell, for gravel stockpile purposes, for the term of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 in the amount of $100/yr. Carried. Motion by Merten, second by Ringgenberg, to approve the underground utility permit for Iowa Lakes Regional Water, Spencer, IA, for installation of a 1 water service line, boring under 60th Ave., between Sections 13/14, Nokomis Township, to service a new residence at 5649 60th Ave. Carried. Motion by Arends, second by Ringgenberg, to go in to Closed Session, under Chapter 21.5(1)(j) of the 2013 Code of Iowa, to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonable expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. Ayes: Altena, Arends, Hach, Merten, Ringgenberg. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Merten, second by Hach to go out of closed session. Ayes: Altena, Arends, Hach, Merten, Ringgenberg. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Arends, second by Altena, to approve the minutes of 8/13, as printed, and the following reports: May CB Household Hazardous Waste Agency minutes and August agenda, July Financial Statements of CB Household Hazardous Waste, 2013 Equalization Notice, July Clerk of Court Report of Fees Collected, Carried. Other topics discussed included: Farm 246-Grau draft permit received, Supervisor meeting reports, landowners concern of the Citys plan to build a building in the Countys right-of-way on C65, sample 28E agreement for the mental health region, no detour needed on Hwy 3, obstruction in the Countys right-of-way in Lakeside, Rembrandt culvert repairs, discussion of no parking along the west side of Hwy 110, and discussion of County office space needs. (The complete text of the minutes is on file in the Auditors Office and online at: http://www.bvcountyiowa.com/index. php/board_of_supervisors/supervisors_ minutes). There being no further business, motion by Arends, second by Altena, to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m. until Tuesday, August 27 at 8:30 a.m. for a regular session.

Trash or Treasure returns to the Sanford Museum in Cherokee, Iowa, on Saturday, You can make a life-saving September 21, at 1:00 p.m. antique and art blood donation at an upcoming Expert appraisers, Chuck and Ward, blood drive at the Fonda Community Blood Drive, will tell you all about your Monday, September 16, 2013, special item to find ou from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Fonda Fire/EMS Station, 812 Iowa 7 in Fonda. Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at www. lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Trash or Treasure returns Sept. 21 to Sanford Museum

Fonda blood drive September 16

Overeaters Anonymous group meets every Tuesday

Its a boy for Brad and Alison Carlsen of Havelock. Help celebrate with them at a come and go baby shower at the Ag Partners Community Room in Albert City on Saturday, September 21, from 9:30 11:30 a.m.

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Pocahontas County Home Care Aide Agency board meeting Sept. 17

The Overeaters Anonymous group meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 402 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake. Enter from the back parking lot. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! 712-2996005.

Baby shower for MacKenzie McLaughlin September 21

There will be a come and go baby shower for MacKenzie McLaughlin on Saturday, September 21, at OLGC Memorial Room in Fonda from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. MacKenzie is the daughter of Michael and Dawn.

The Pocahontas County Home Care Aide Agency Administrative Board will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room at the office located at 21 3rd Ave. NE, Pocahontas. Persons interested in bringing items to the attention of the Board should contact Jill Conlin, director at 335-4587 to obtain time on the agenda.

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Area residents Maxine Barrett of Pocahontas and Izetta Peterson of Fonda have been selected to have their submissions featured in the upcoming publication A Living History of Northwest Iowa, Saturday Night Baths and Sunday Dinners. The compilation, just as it sounds, features stories and reminiscences from the people who grew up during the Golden Years of rural Iowa. Todd Blair, publisher of the book, said, We are delighted that over 325 folks shared their memories and pictures for the book. The memories in this book are an extremely valuable part of the regions history and heritage and we are grateful for the opportunity to save and share them. Like our

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OBITUARY
Newell, Iowa Robert Bob Doyen, age 67, of Newell, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at the Loring Hospital in Sac City. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial was at the Newell Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of the arrangements. Bob Doyen was born January 20, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Roberta (Knights) Doyen. He graduated from Newell Providence in 1964. Following graduation, Bob attended Buena Vista College and Drake Robert Doyen University, where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Accounting. In 1969, Bob was united in marriage to Beverly (Bets) Roberts in Menlo, Iowa. Together they were blessed with two children, Jodi and Christopher. Later, in 1986, Bob married Barbara (Hartsock) Doyen in Las Vegas, Nev. Bob spent his life as a farmer and tax accountant. He enjoyed going on cruises, working with computers, making investments, playing with grandchildren, and watching cowboy television shows and movies. Bob also had a special love for good food, especially chocolate cake. His loss will be felt by all his family and friends who knew him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Barb Doyen; mother, Roberta Allison; children, Jodi (Dwain) Shields and Chris (Jessica) Doyen; sister, Marilyn (Paul) Monson; grandchildren, Chad Doyen, Luke Doyen, Owen Doyen, and Quin Doyen; extended family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Doyen; and his father, Raymond Doyen.

Maxine Barrett, Izetta Peterson to be featured in living history story collection

previous books, its purpose is to preserve the spirit and character of a time that will never be seen again. It will tell future generations what life was really like back in the good old days in Northwest Iowa. Barretts photo will be featured on the books cover, while Petersons story submission will be included in the books text. For their efforts, Peterson and Barrett recieved cash prizes. There are currently over 70,000 copies of Hometown Memories living history books in circulation. For your chance to preserve your story of growing up in Iowas golden years, please see Hometown Memories insert in this weeks edition.

Izetta Peterson (above) wrote a tale about being snowed in as a young lady. I wrote a story about when I was growing up, and there was so much snow. I couldnt get to school for a month. They didnt have the equipment to clear it. The last week, my brother and I walked. We were about two miles from Albert City. Photos by Jamie Whitney.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING, 2013 SESSION (38) AUGUST 27, 2013 The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. in the Boardroom with Vice-Chairman Altena presiding, and the following members present: Merten, and Ringgenberg, and with Auditor Susan Lloyd as clerk for the meeting. Absent: Arends, Hach. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the following motions offered at this meeting were carried with the following vote: Ayes: Altena, Merten, and Ringgenberg. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Motion by Ringgenberg, second by Merten, to go in to Closed Session, under Chapter 21.5(1)(j) of the 2013 Code of Iowa, to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonable expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. Ayes: Altena, Merten, Ringgenberg. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ringgenberg, second by Merten, to go out of closed session. Ayes: Altena, Merten, Ringgenberg. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Merten, second by Ringgenberg, to approve Resolution #201308-27-A, requesting no parking along the west side of Hwy 110. The Vice-Chair asked if there were any comments, and Engineer Ites suggested using the intersection of Hwy 110 and West 5th Street, and put in a measurement from that intersection to the speed limit sign, and then go south to the north entrance of Pronto. Ayes: none. Nays: Altena, Merten, Ringgenberg. Motion failed. Motion by Ringgenberg, second by Merten, to approve the underground utility permit for Windstream Communications, Inc., Newton, IA, for a 12 pair copper voice communication cable, across 250th Street, on the BV and Pocahontas County line, due to the DD #183 project cutting the cable, to service the Ron Degner residence at 5753 650th St. Carried. Motion by Ringgenberg, second by Merten, to approve the minutes of 8/20, as printed, todays claims approval list, and the following reports: Jackson Recovery Centers 2012 Annual Report, August BVCS Early Childhood Iowa Executive Committee minutes, July Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center minutes, financials, and August agenda. Carried. Motion by Merten, second by Ringgenberg, to appoint Dale Arends as the Boards representative to the Buena Vista County Technology Committee. Carried. Engineer Jon Ites brought measurements to the Board, regarding their proposed no parking resolution along the west side of Hwy 110. Motion by Merten, second by Ringgenberg to approve Resolution #2013-08-27-B,regulating nonemergency parking of vehicles along the west side of Hwy 110. Carried. RESOLUTION #2013-08-27-B WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has determined that the pedestrian traffic associated with the parking of cars along the west side of Highway 110 in the proximity of Frank Starr Park presents an unsafe condition; and, WHEREAS, the parking regulations applicable to Highway 110 are within the Iowa Department of Transportation jurisdiction and not within the power of the County to regulate, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors, by this resolution, makes a request upon Iowa Department of Transportation to regulate non-emergency parking along Highway 110 as follows: A) Adopt a regulation prohibiting the non-emergency parking of vehicles at any time on the west side of Highway 110 beginning 520 southbound (45 mph sign) from the intersection of Hwy 110 and West 5th St., and running south to the inlet bridge, a distance of approximately 3,000 feet. B) Post no parking signs in the same area to provide notice to the public. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Board will forward a copy of this enrolled resolution to the Iowa Department of Transportation for action thereon. /s/ Don Altena, Vice-Chairman Attest: Susan K. Lloyd, Auditor Other topics discussed included: traffic speed studies in Storm Lake and Alta, information from IDOT regarding the possible donation of the Secondary Road elevating scraper to the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Association, Secondary Road report, and discussion with the City officials regarding their plans to build in the County right-of-way on C65. (The complete text of the minutes is on file in the Auditors Office and online at: http:// www.bvcountyiowa.com/index.php/board_ of_supervisors/supervisors_minutes). There being no further business, motion by Ringgenberg, second by Merten, to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. until Tuesday, September 3 at 8:30 a.m. for a special session.

Maxine Barretts (above) photography will be featured on the cover of the Hometown Memories book. It was a picture of a picnic at my parents house. They moved all the chairs outside and everything. That was a picnic with my mothers family at the farm out by Lizard Lake.

CITY OF FONDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call: Sandy Rix, Jeanne Tiedeman and Angela Podraza. Absent: Rod Wells. Council vacancy - 1. Rix moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Tiedeman. Motion carried. Moved by Rix to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Approval of August 7th minutes. August 2013 Reports: Accounts Payable, Treasurers, Balance Sheet, Delinquent Accounts. Building Permit for Marcelino Nevarez carport. Contract Agreement for Fondas Iowas Living Roadways Project in the amount not to exceed $3359.07 was signed by the Mayor and returned to Trees Forever. Contract with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the CDBG in the amount not to exceed $287,900 was signed by the Mayor and returned to IEDA. Update on the activities of the Fonda Hometown Pride and Fonda Community Visioning committee was presented, including a copy of the Community

Visioning Final Report and Feasibility Study dated August 29, 2013. Motion was seconded by Tiedeman. On roll call the vote was Ayes: Tiedeman, Podraza and Rix. Nays: None. Motion carried. Fonda Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Revenue Fund. The City has approved an economic development incentive in connection with the 2013 Street Improvement Project in the City of Fonda and has incurred Economic Development Incentive Costs in the amount of $14,223 in connection therewith. Said project is the replacement of South Main Street and First Street to Queen Street (Farm to Market Route) and will be located in the Urban Renewal Area. City Clerk Menke presented to the council for their consideration Resolution #2013-17. This resolution authorizes the internal advance of $14,223 from the Road Use Tax fund to the Tax Increment Revenue fund. After discussion, council member Tiedeman made a motion to approve Resolution #2013-17. Council member Podraza seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Ayes: Tiedeman, Podraza and Rix. Nays: None. Resolution #201317 was declared approved, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes and is available at the Fonda City

Hall for review. The clerk is instructed to certify this amount with the Pocahontas County Auditor on or before December 1, 2013. Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP): The Fonda Hometown Pride Committee has submitted a grant application to submit to IDNR for REAP funding to help fund the additional campsites, two camper cabins and completion of the current camper cabin. Fonda can qualify for a maximum of $50,000. We will learn on September 17 if we get awarded. City Hall Bid: The Council approved Dennis McManuss bid to paint the south wall of city hall in the amount of $600. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Menke, City Clerk

*** Pocahontas Machinery Auction Wednesday, Sept. 11 @ 9 a.m. South of Napa on Hwy. 3 East Pocahontas, Iowa The Sale Barn 712-335-3117 email: salebarn@evertek.net www.salebarn.ncn.net *** 125 Acre Land and Vehicle Auction Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ 10:30 a.m. Auction Location: Plover Fire Station, Plover, IA Walter Grethen, Owner Eberle Auction Service 712-358-1300 www.eberleauction.com *** Two Bedroom Home & Household Auction Saturday, Sept. 28 Corner of 7th & Franklin Streets, Fonda, Iowa Morris Smith, Owner Hammen Auction Company Jerry Hammen ~ 712-2886516 712-288-6655/712-299-2523 *** Hay Auctions First and Third Saturdays of each month September 21 @ 10:00 a.m. @ the Fonda Sale Barn Hammen Auction Company Jerry Hammen ~ 712-2886516 712-288-6655/712-299-2523 ***

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Buena Vista County Journal

Sports

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Buena Vista County Journal

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Mustangs run roughshod over Panthers 73-0

By Chris Vrba Newell On Friday night, the Newell-Fonda football team that isnt often seen in 8-man football: they pitched a shutout. The Mustang defense punished the Panthers of Kingsley-Pierson as the offense went to the pay window early and often as part of a resounding 73-0 victory. There wasnt any one player, it was our entire defense, said coach Brian Wilken of his teams performance. The Mustangs managed to limit K-P to a jaw-dropping 72 yards of total offense. We were a little bit more responsible. When everybodys doing that, weve got a chance to play pretty good defense, the coach continued. Offensively, the Mustangs got on the board in a little less than four minutes when Brady Bohe dashed to the end zone from 27 yards out for the first of his three TD runs. Less than 40 seconds later, hed go in again from four yards. Dillon Anderson had a 60yard touchdown catch from Gabe Podraza with 11 minutes to play in the first half. Hed notch a three-yard scoring run with 5:30 in the frame. Anderson found the end zone for a third time in the half when he returned a K-P 68 yards with under a minute to play in the second quarter. Hed add another rushing TD to make it four scores on the night. Bryce Nielsen added to the Mustang march a minute later when he intercepted a Panther pass and returned it for six points. Brady Dicks connected with Dalton Anderson on a 40yard scoring strike with 1:35 to play in the first half. Gabe Podraza and Colin Wise each had TDs in the second half. For the game, the Mustangs combined for 340 yards on 34 carries, and added 110 passing yards on three completions. Bohe amassed 148 yards on 10 totes. Dillon Anderson finished with 60 yards on five carries, and Podraza posted 52 yards on four touches. Wilken said the credit should go to the men in the trenches. Thats where it starts for us. They opened some big holes, he said of all three units that saw playing time Friday. Bohe turned in a standout performance for the defense, leading the Mustangs with 19 stops. Shawn Thompson added 7 tackles, while Derek Wolterman and Dalton Anderson recovered Panther fumbles. Wolterman also had a sack. The Mustangs (2-0) return to the field Friday night for what promises to be an epic clash as they host North Iowa to open District play. The Bison (2-0) enter the game having beaten Clay Central-Everly 59-22 and Harris-Lake Park 26-14. Wilken said his team would need to clean up a few things this week if it plans to get a win.

Senior Bryce Nielsen works to get a handle on the pigskin in the second quarter of N-Fs 73-0 win over Kingsley-Pierson. Nielsen would secure the ball, and return it 11 yards for an important Pick 6. Photo by Scott Kilbride.

The Newell-Fonda twirler squad had a unique spin on the parade through downtown Fonda as part of the Labor Day Celebration.

Brady Bohe turns the corner on one of his three Who wants a Panther sandwich? Mustangs Dustin touchdown runs against K-P Friday night. Photos by Johnson (top), Gabe Podraza (bottom) and Dillon Scott Kilbride. Anderson (middle) combine to squash a K-P ball carrier.

Lady Stangs soar in wins over E-Hawks, Eagles

By Jamie Whitney The Newell-Fonda volleyball team had a full day of action September 7 at the Sheldon tournament. It was a tough day for the gals, as the Mustangs took home only one win, earning a victory over Emmetsburg. N-F took losses against hosting Sheldon (2-1), Central Lyon (2-0), Cherokee (2-0), and Gehlen Catholic (2-0). Against the E-Hawks, standout sophomore Mallory Sievers was solid from serve, going an impressive 10-10, with an ace. Maddie Morenz also was perfect (6-6) with an ace. Sophomores Sydney Kay and Courtney Temple led N-F in assists with eight and seven dished out respectively. On the defensive end, senior Claudia Larsen had a teambest eight kills, and senior Marissa Morenz led with five digs. On September 5, the Blue and Silver played host to a Twin Lakes Conference triangular, and tangled with Southeast Webster-Grand and South Central Calhoun, earning a split in the contests. Against the Eagles, the Mustangs earned a 2-0 victory to notch their first win of the young season. Mallory Sievers led from behind the line, going 13-15 from the serve with a pair of aces. Maddie Morenz (5-5) also had a duo of aces. Sydney Kay had a team-best 13 assists in the contest. On defense, Maddie Morenz had nearly half of the kills (nine) earned by Newell-Fonda players (22 total). In the contest against SCC, the Titans were able to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Lady Stangs. Courtney Temple (1012) and Claudia Larsen (6-6) served up a pair of aces each. At the end of the week, the Newell-Fonda volleyball team holds an overall record of 2-6, and a record of 1-2 against conference foes. The Mustangs host Laurens-Marathon September 12, with action starting at 5:30 in Newell.

Young Justin Patterson was plum tuckered out during the parade. Luckily, his dad, Don, had a smooth-riding John Deere 435 so he could catch some zzzzs.

Abigail Leu on a horse, of course, of course. All photos by Scott Kilbride.

Claudia Larsen (above) spikes the ball against SEW last week. Sydney Kay (left) sets up her Mustang teammates against the Eagles Sept. 5. Photos by Scott Kilbride.

Silky Sullivan (above) didnt have the prettiest tractor at the parade, but his 1939 Farmall model H - affectionately dubbed Sky Fikkers (above) goes muttin bustin at the The Hobo - certainly rodeo. A young lady (left) is enamored by a goat she is a charming piece of encountered at the petting zoo. machinery.