Democrat Iowa’s Best... The Bloomfield Wednesday Democrat Iowa’s Best... The Bloomfield Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008 Founded September 15, 1869 Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa © 2008 by Bloomfield Com mu ni ca tions, Inc. / USPS 058260 $100 18 pages, two sections and a supplement / No. 43 Index... Almanac .................................... P. 2 Editorials................................... P. 4 Sports ......................................P. 1B Want Ads .................................P. 8B Life ........................................P. 10B School calendar The Davis County Community School Board heard from several community members and school employees Monday night during a public hearing on an innovative calendar. See Page 3. Stop bullyingThe second phase of a plan to stop bullying at the Davis County Middle School is being implemented. See Page 6. Local connection The biggest element on the front page of the Cedar Rapids Gazette Sunday told an amazing tale of a 65-year-old video that involved a former Bloomfield doctor and his family. See Page 8. Second SCC title Sarah Lindemulder successfully defended her South Central Conference cross-country title last week. Lindemulder won the 2008 edition of the race in Albia on Oct. 14. See Page 1B. Story time: Dan Wardell from Iowa Public Television was in Davis County Elementary School and several in-home daycares Bloomfield last week to present a special story time program forwere on hand for the event. Wardell’s message to the kids was many kids at the Bloomfield Public Library. Students from the to promote the importance of reading. Davis school enrollmentdeclines by 34 from 2007 High school building plans are discussed By Scott Spurgeon Editor Enrollment in the Davis County Community School District is down this year. The district’s official count turned into the Iowa Department of Education last week showed a drop of 34 students from last year’s count. The district had been holding relatively steady in the past few years with enrollment numbers just slightly above the 1,200 mark for the entire district. The official count for the 2008-2009 school year was 1,194.8 students. The figure will be used to calculate the amount of state aid and per pupil costs that will be received by the district for the 2009-2010 school year. The official enrollment count is affected by many things. The number of students graduating in the previous year compared to the number of kindergarten students joining the district are just a couple factors. Also considered are the number of open enrollment students in and out and the number of students taking part in the district’s home school assistance program. When looking at the numbers, district secretary Wende Howk said a large senior class graduating last year and lower kindergarten enrollment figures both had a direct effect on the overall enrollment this year. There were 103 seniors graduating in 2008. The total number of incoming kindergarten students this year was 73, creating a difference of 30 students. Howk said that the calculation of the home school assistance program changed this year, which also changed the number of students counted in that program. “The home school assistance students are not counted as full students when we figure the enrollment. They are only counted as 0.4 of a student,” said Howk. Last year those students were counted on a 0.7 basis, which also means that those numbers were less, this year simply based on the percentage. pupil costs next year that will be paid by other During last week’s count, the district had 95 districts. students enrolled in the home school assistance At the same time, there were 41 students who program. Considering the 0.4 percent of those live inside the Davis County Community School that are counted it takes that number down to 38 District’s boundaries that are attending classes that can be counted toward enrollment. Just the in other districts. The Davis County district will change in the formula to calculate those students collect the per pupil costs for those students, but means Davis County lost 28.5 students toward its will pay those to the districts in which the kids official count. are attending classes. For the 2009-2010 school When looking at the rest of the enrollment, the year, that amounts to $227,386 that will be paid elementary school shows an enrollment of 389 out for those costs. this year. That includes 13 preschool students. Davis County Community School Board Sec- That elementary school count is down from 408 retary Betsy Bassett said Monday that the district students a year ago. The middle school dropped will receive $5,546 in per pupil costs for the three students from last year to this year and has an 1,194.8 students that were counted on Oct. 15. official count of 357. The high school saw a drop of That amounts to $6,626,360.80 that the district will 11 students. It had an enrollment of 391 a year ago receive in funding for the 2009-2010 school year. and has 380 students in the building this year. The district is currently receiving $6,553,190.40 One positive note about the enrollment figures this year based on enrollment figures that were is the school’s Flex Ed program, which teaches calculated a year ago. students in an alternative learning environment. “The enrollment figures are always a year be- The enrollment in that program is 10 students, hind,” said Bassett. “The 1,194.8 students counted which is up from five students a year ago. this year will go to calculate the amount of per The district also has to consider the counts for pupil costs we will receive next year.” open enrollment of kids both in and out of the The $6.6 million, which will be received next district. This year the district has 47 students open year, is slightly higher than this year’s per pupil enrolled in and taking classes in Bloomfield. That costs of $6.5 million. While it shows an increase, means that these students actually live within the the numbers are still alarming to district adminboundaries of another district but are going to istrators. school here. A dropping enrollment means less funding will This is significant, because the school districts be received. Even with the slight increase in total in which these students live are where the per funding, the district still has concerns when look- pupil costs are paid. The Davis County district ing at next year’s budget. Costs of doing business must know where these students reside so ap-and running the district continue to rise. If the propriate billing can be made to those districts funding does not keep pace with the rising costs, for that state aid. the district will be forced to cut back and look at “Even though they live in a different school ways to keep spending down. These are concerns district, Davis County is entitled to those per that face district officials each year when they go pupil costs if they are attending classes here,” to figuring what the school’s budget will be for said Howk. Based on this information, the Davis the coming year. County district will be receiving $260,662 in per Possible building scenarios to replace the Davis County High School building using sales tax funding were discussed Monday night by the Davis County Community School Board. Superintendent Sam Miller presented the board with two rough building plan scenarios. He presented one for the north side of Locust Street and one for the south side. Miller also told the board that the district would have about $9.75 million and possibly more to work with when it came to paying for construction. Miller said he checked with officials from Piper Jaffrey who have worked with the district on bond issues. “We had them run some numbers and help us figure out how much spending authority we could have with this new tax revenue. That is the number they gave me,” said Miller. Board members looked at the proposed plans they were given at the meeting. They expressed their concerns with the plan on the south side, which was proposed at a cost of more than $10 million, as opposed to the cost of the plan on the north side proposed at a lesser cost. Miller said the down side to this whole scenario was that they could build the school with the current funds they have access to. However, a gymnasium and auditorium would have to wait as many as 10 years to be built. This means that the current gymnasium and portions of the current building would still be in use. “I don’t know about the rest of the board, but I am concerned that we would be spending $9 million or $10 million and still making cuts to make the project fit the amount of funds we have. I think we ought to come up with a building plan to use what money we have available and go to the voters to see if they will help with the remaining $3 million or so that it might take to finish the building,” said Board President Marty Owen. The board cut the discussion short and agreed to hold a special meeting with architects to discuss possible building plans again. That meeting will be scheduled sometime in the near future. In other action, the board approved contracts for Cindy Clark, food manager; Carlene Horn, drama sponsor; Stephanie Hawkins, food service associate; and David Brewer, part time recycling and maintenance worker. The board heard an enrollment update for the 2008-2009 school year (see separate story). They approved a contract with the state of Iowa for a 403(b) plan. They also approved $13,000 to be spent on replacing steam traps for the high school heating system. Council okays plan for hotel tax funds The Bloomfield City Council has finalized its plans for the hotel/motel tax. The council Thursday night approved a resolution calling for the tax money to be spent in three areas. The resolution calls for 50 percent of the revenue collected to go toward recreational facilities. The remaining 50 percent will be split evenly between tourism and economic development. The vote on the resolution came following a public hearing, in which questions were asked about where the money was going and how the council determined the division of the revenues collected. Jennie Wilcox asked the council about the money that was designated “for the sports complex.” She commented that she felt there were better uses for the money than a sports complex. She did say that it would make more sense for the money to be spent on economic development and tourism. Mayor Sam Eakins pulled out a copy of the Iowa State law that the city council was following. Eakins read a portion of the law that specifies where the money was to be spent. Eakins stated that the city was simply following state law when it determined where the money was to be divided. Gary Mishler, chairman of the Tourism Development and Promo tion Committee of the Davis County Tourism Corporation, said that he was not opposed to the language but expressed his hope that the council would not forget about his group’s previous request for funding. “It will most likely be an annual request for those funds,” he said. Mishler said that his group planned to use the money for advertising in various places to help promote Davis County as a place to visit. “We need to let people know we are here and what Davis County has to offer. That is very important,” stated Beverly Woolard, president of the Davis County Tourism Corporation. The council did not receive any other written or oral comments or questions about the issue. It did, however, agree to go ahead and approve the resolution. The council voted 5-0 to approve it and set the wheels in motion for the hotel/motel tax money to be spent. The resolution calls for members of the community to fill out applications for consideration of the tax revenue disbursement. Revenues would not be distributed until March of next year. Eakins said it would probably be February before the city knew how City Council ¦ Please turn to Page 8 Don Hines is on Indian tour of Europe Don Hines of Bloomfield is receiv-(IYE TUWE SLOWAY), and the he is the last of the Lakota cowboys, American who grew up among wild ing celebrity treatment as he tours name fits,” says the web site. “He an extraordinary spiritual advisor, mustangs and coyotes rather than on Europe.holds the deepest secrets of the Na-and he uses his sacred powers to a reservation. There are scarce few Known on the tour as He Who tive Americans, of their life, beliefs communicate with natural elements of his kind on the planet. Knows, Hines has been interviewed and culture.” and all living things. He prays in the “His son-in-law is the great Cheroon national German TV and will ap-It continues in part:oldest Indian way and is a gifted artist kee medicine man Rolling Thunder, pear on Luxembourg TV.“Knowledge like his isn’t found and storyteller.who has a world-wide following, and The tour is sponsored by the Native in a book and hasn’t been shared “Hearing him, you are transported the two men have long been each American Friends of Luxembourg publicly before. But this autumn, the to another time and place, a place other’s mentors. He Who Knows is a.s.b.l. The organization’s web site great Lakota and Cherokee Indian none but a few have ever been privi-also, like all great Lakotas, an expert says speaker fees earned on the tour He Who Knows will be making his leged enough to see. It is almost a horseman.” will go to support Native American first European tour to speak to people mystical experience and certainly an The 14-stop tour will conclude prisoners and children in need.about Native American culture and educational one that you will never Oct. 29 in Luxembourg. Hines is featured in a section on his diverse experiences.forget. He Who Knows is a leader of the web site including two photos.“Meeting He Who Knows is a leaders and a spiritual advisor of the “His name is He Who Knows chance in a lifetime and a real honor; elders; he’s the real thing, a Native Don Hines Page 2 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 ALMANAC Five Day Forecast Last Week This Month This week’s NWS at Lake Fisher 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. SchoolNet at Middle School 24-hour period ending at midnight High Low Precip. Oct. 15 ........................59 48 0.02 Oct. 16 ........................54 36 0.38 Oct. 17 ........................57 36 Oct. 18 ........................49 42 0.11 Oct. 19 ........................58 41 Oct. 20 ........................67 45 Oct. 21 ........................63 32 High Low Precip. Oct 14 .........................63 52 Oct. 15 ........................59 46 ,35Oct. 16 ........................60 39 Oct. 17 ........................52 43 .10 Oct. 18 ........................60 43 Oct. 19 ........................70 47 Oct. 20 ........................66 45 Oct. 21 ........................45 39 *By 7 a.m. High Low Precip. Wednesday Deaths Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts 0º 32º 100º 66.7º 45.8º 100º 0..97 Judy Marzahl IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. to the Davis County Old Soldiers and the Grace United Methodist Church between a quarter and half of an inch Judy Elaine Marzahl, 60, of A memorial has been established possible. Wednesday Night: Rain Drakesville died Sept. 12, 2008, at to his family. likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. her home. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New She was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Owen Moore rainfall amounts between a half and Ottumwa to John Charles and Nellie Owen Moore, 73, of Pulaski died three quarters of an inch possible. Faye Donaldson Shepherd. She was Oct. 14, 2008, at the University of Thursday a resident of Davis County most of Iowa Hospitals Showers likely. Cloudy, with a her life and worked at Res-Care in and Clinics in high near 49. East southeast wind Bloomfield. Iowa City. between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of She is survived by her parents, He was born precipitation is 60%. New rainfall John and Nellie “Bonnie” Shepherd Jan. 17, 1935, amounts between a tenth and quarter of Bloomfield, and a brother, Michael in Oskaloosa of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Shepherd of Bloomfield. to James Lewis A 40 percent chance of showers. The body has been cremated. and E. Lorrayne Cloudy, with a low around 40. New 32º Memorial services will be at 6:30 Rowland Moore. rainfall amounts between a tenth and p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the He married Gin- quarter of an inch possible. Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield ger Mustard Friday with Pastor Richard Friend officiat-June 19, 1955, in A 30 percent chance of showers. ing. Burial of the cremains was in Bloomfield. He Owen Cloudy, with a high near 48. Fri the Breeding Cemetery in Davis was a farmer and Moore 0º day Night: A 20 percent chance of County. hauled milk. He showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low A memorial has been established was a member of around 39. Average Saturday Temp: Settlers Reunion. in Milton. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. 56.3º He is survived by his wife; two Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with Robert Ward daughters, Jodie Pierce of Douds a low around 40. Robert C. Ward, 84, of Muscatine and Lisa Grim of Ames; three sons, Sunday and former resident of Davis County Jon Moore of Columbia, Brad Moore Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. died Oct. 18, 2008, at the Unity Hos-of Oxford, Wis., and H.O. Moore of pital in Muscatine.Bloomfield; 12 grandchildren; eight low around 39. He was born March 12, 1924, in great-grandchildren; five brothers, Houstonia, Mo., to Charles Clyde Chuck Moore of Washington, Jack Weather information sponsored by Offices and Josie May Whitesett Ward. He Moore of Bloomfield, Jim Moore of 22458 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 70, married Vivian Marie Tonkinson Oct. Fulton, Ill., Pat Moore of Pulaski, Southern Iowa Electric Co-op Southern Iowa Electric Co-op Bloomfield, IA 52537-007023, 1949, in Lockridge.Terry Moore of Oskaloosa; and a Phone: 641-664-2277 or 800-He was employed at the Wilton sister, Jane Blakely of Richland. Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative is an electric utility owned by and equally 607-2027 Cheese Factory for 16 years and also He was preceded in death by his Outagescontrolled by those who receive service from it. We are a private, not for profit Web site: www.southernio worked for Per Mar Security at Mon-parents and a son, Rodney Owen utility established in 1939 to provide reliable electric service to our members at warec.coop 800-607-2027 santo for several years. He served in Moore. the lowest possible cost. Today, we are serving nearly 4,300 member owners in Office Hours the United States Navy on the USS Funeral services were at 10 a.m. 4 counties. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 Yorktown during World War II. He Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the Wa- Call before you dig: p.m. Touchstone Energy® is a national alliance of local, custom- was a member of Reed-Whisler Post gler Funeral Home in Bloomfield Iowa One Call Closed Saturdays, Sundays and 800-292-8989 er-owned utilities committed to providing superior service at holidays No. 78 of the American Legion in with Pastor Doran Bollman of- affordable rates to all customers large and small, and the communities they serve. Bloomfield. ficiating. Burial was in the Pulaski He is survived by four daughters, Cemetery. Nancy Foor of Cape Girardeau, Mo., In lieu of flowers, memorials have Dorothy Ward of Muscatine, Judy been established to the Pulaski Fire Haskins of Fruitland, and Tina Jarvis Department, Noah’s Ark Animal of Troy; a son, Thomas Ward of Foundation, and the American Can- Reno, Nev.; six grandchildren; four cer Society. great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Walter Ward of Phoenix, Mick JohnsonAriz., Everett Jr. Ward of Floris, and James “Mick” Johnson, 59, of Magistrate Court Joe Pisarik and Pisarik Outdoors for ed and no SR22 on file. field. The accident was deemed Fred Everett of Pleasant Plain; and Drakesville died Oct. 17, 2008, at the Angela Kay Hollingsworth, $308.80 based on purchases made Terry Emery, Floris, fifth degree non-reportable and no further details a sister, Lillie Pottsmith of Auborn, Hospice House in Ottumwa. and not paid for. theft to Uncle Bob’s for $34.83 and were released. Bloomfield, failure to maintain con- Wash. He was born March 25, 1949, trol, $101.20.$67.69. He is to appear on Oct. 29.Oct. 8, 3:12 p.m.—Police investi-He was preceded in death by his in Galesburg, Ill., to Donald and Charlie B. Thompson, Miller, Mo., Civil Court Dana Marie Schultz, Bloomfield, gated a report of a theft due to a bad parents; a brother, Clifford L. Ever-Evelyn Lieber Johnson. He married Little Daddy’s Trenching, Inc. fifth degree theft to Uncle Bob’s for check. The theft was reported from a ret; and two sisters, Hazel Wilson and speeding, $109.40. Areta Weilbrenner June 9, 1968, in vs. Davis County Savings Bank and $36.76. business on Highway 63 on the north infant Marie Everett. Bryan K. Washburn, Cedar Rap- Scotland County, Mo. He was a John ids, speeding, $89.60.Crystal Dawn and Justin John Hop-Claude Cox, Bloomfield, charged side of Bloomfield. Funeral services were Tuesday, Deere electrician, retiring in 2006. Clinton J. Harris, Worthington, kins, petition filed. with obstruction of emergency com-Oct. 9, 11:24 a.m.—Police in-Oct. 21, 2008, at the Troy United He belonged munications. vestigated a report of a theft due Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Mo., seat belt, $83. to several or- District Court NathanA.Graber,Jamesport,Mo., Heather D. VanWaardhuizen, to bad checks at 203 Weaver Road, Olinger officiating. Burial with ganizations in- dark window/windshield, $79.70.Tony Lee Watson, Bloomfield, Bloomfield, fifth degree theft to Bloomfield. graveside military rites performed cluding Frank- Troy J. Vogel, Pulaski, seat belt, public intoxication-third offense Keith’s for $32.37. She is to appear Oct. 9, 12:38 p.m.—Police were by Reed Whisler Post No. 78 of the lin Lodge #14 $99.50. and assault causing injury. Motion on Oct. 29. dispatched to Keith’s Foods to inves-American Legion was at the Troy in Bloomfield, Kathryn Jane Johnston, Blakes-for a continuance was filed, pretrial Sheryl L. Eastwood, Bloomfield, tigate a report of a theft due to a bad Cemetery. Ottumwa Lodge burg, failure to maintain control, conference continued for Nov. 14 and fifth degree theft to Uncle Bob’s for check. Police were also dispatched A memorial has been established #16 in Ottumwa, $101.20. trial continued for Dec. 2. a total of $98.36. She is to appear to another business on Highway 63 to the American Diabetes Associa- Ottumwa Shrine Logan Daniel Jarr, Floris, speed- Robert Laverne Carter, Bloom-on Oct. 29. north in Bloomfield to investigate tion. Club, Izaak ing, $94.60. field, pleaded not guilty to four Elsie Rose Barker, Lancaster, Mo., a similar complaint from another Wagler Funeral Home in Bloom- Walton League Charles E. Coffman, Centerville, counts of assault on peace officer or fourth degree theft. Arraignment set business at 1:50 p.m. the same af-field is assisting the family. in Bloomfield, health care worker. Pretrial confer- for Nov. 7. ternoon. seat belt, $83. Mick Centerville Hill- Neal R. Vaugh, Farmington, Mo., ence set for Jan. 9, 2009, and trial set Justin Richard Kellow, Center-Oct. 9, 2:15 p.m.—Police arrested billy Shriners, Caysn Hall Johnson speeding, $89.60. for Jan. 21, 2009.ville, other violations. Trial set for Maxton R. McKee, 15, 23260 Mon-Ottumwa Saddle Caysn Johnn Hall, infant son of Larry Wayne Steen, Bloomfield, Tony Lee Watson, Bloomfield, Oct. 29. arch Trail, Bloomfield at the Davis David and Angela Hall of Bloom-Club, and was Jody Allan White, Ottumwa, pro-County High School. He was charged operation without registration, public consumption/intoxication- field, died Oct. 13, 2008, at the Mercy the past president of the Bloomfield $89.60. third and subsequent offence, as-viding alcoholic beverage to persons with possession of a controlled sub-Medical Center in Centerville. Saddle Club.sault causing injury and two counts under age. Motion for a continuance stance (simulated). Larry Wayne Steen, Bloomfield, He is survived by his parents; He is survived by his wife; a failure to comply with safety regula-of assault on peace officer. Pretrial was filed. Pretrial conference con-Oct. 9, 3:15 p.m.—Police assisted two brothers, Caydn and Cayne daughter, Angela Casey of Drakestions or rules, $83.conference set for Nov. 14 and trial tinued to Nov. 14 and trial continued the Davis County EMS with a call at Hall of Bloomfield; grandparents, ville; a son, Brian Johnson of Derby, set for Dec. 2. to Dec. 2. 509 North West St., Bloomfield. Larry Wayne Steen, Bloomfield, Lynna Baird of Bloomfield, Robert Kan.; two grandsons; his parents; a failure to have valid license/permit Zachary Luke Young, Bloomfield, Gary Ryan Shunk, Tremonton, Oct. 10, 4:27 p.m.—Police re-and Connie Jaques of Milan, Mo., brother, Alan Johnson of Indepenpleaded not guilty to driving while Utah, pleaded not guilty to assault ceived a report of suspicious activity while operating motor vehicle, Jeanine Johnson of Kirksville, Mo.; dence; a sister, Sue Schunter of Cedar barred. Preliminary hearing set for causing injury. Pretrial conference in the 300 block of North Columbia $182. and great-grandparents, Miles Jaques Rapids; and a step-brother, David Oct. 17. set for Jan. 9, 2009, and trial set for St., Bloomfield. Nathanael S. Huffman, Donnell- of Milan, Mo., and Paul and Deloris Jern of Monmouth, Ill. Joshua Caleb Stevens, Floris, Jan. 21, 2009. Oct. 10, 10:47 a.m.—Police as- son, operation by unqualified driver, McCune of Kirksville, Mo.The body has been cremated. A pleaded guilty to assault causing Christopher Scott, Bloomfield, sisted the Davis County EMS with a $83. He was preceded in death by his private memorial service will be held injury and operating vehicle without fourth degree criminal mischief. Ar-call at 706 West Locust St., Bloom- Christtopher E. Wigg, Murray, grandfathers, Chris Baird, Craig Hall, at a later date. owner’s consent. raignment set for Nov. 7.field. failure to comply with safety regula- and Fred Johnson. Memorials have been established Gary Ryan Shunk, Tremonton, Zachary Luke Young, Bloomfield, Oct. 10, 4:37 p.m.—Police re tions or rules, $83. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. to Hospice Inc. and the Wapello Utah, pleaded not guilty to eight assault causing injury. Arraignment ceived a report of an animal com- Christtopher E. Wigg, Murray, 17, 2008, at the Wagler Funeral Home County 4-H. counts of second degree sexual set for Nov. 1. plaint at Motel 63 room number 31. failure to comply with safety regula- in Bloomfield with Pastor Marvin abuse. Pretrial conference set for Claude Cox, Bloomfield, charged Oct. 10, 7:32 p.m.—Police as tions or rules, $83. Martin officiating. Burial was in the Stephen Paul Cutler, Bloomfield, Jan. 9, 2009 and trial set for Jan. with assault causing injury.sisted a motorist with a disabled speeding, $89.60.21, 2009.Khaled Jamal Al-Khanfar, Bloom-vehicle in the south parking lot of the Daniel Michael Eaton, Bloom-field, fourth degree fraudulent prac-Davis County High School. Nicholas John VanHemert, Drakes ville, speed restrictions, $89.60. field, motion for a continuance was tice. He is to appear on Oct. 22. Oct. 10, 9:07 p.m.—Police re- filed. Pretrial conference continued ceived a report of a dangerous driver Police calls Real estate transfers for Nov. 14 and trial continued for who was eastbound on Locust Street Dec. 2. Oct. 8, 9 a.m.—Police received a near Keith’s Foods. Ronald Lee and Katherine M. Daisia Heather Godsey, Farm-crime tip from a location near 109 Oct. 11, 12:12 a.m.—Police re- Moore to Equity Trust Company FBO David L. Jones IRA and David ington, second degree theft. Pretrial North Madison St., Bloomfield.ceived a noise complaint from the conference set for Jan. 9, 2009, and Oct. 8, 10:23 a.m.—Police investi-400 block of Goode Street. Check the Forecast When You Want Continually updated for Davis County www.bdemo.com L. Jones IRA—land. trial set for Jan. 21, 2009. gated an animal complaint from a lo-Oct. 11, 12:20 a.m.—Police as- Ira and Kathy J. Hartwick III to Equity Trust Company FBO David John A. Reddick, Drakesville, cation near 302 West Grant Street. L. Jones IRA and David L. Jones pleaded not guilty to first degree ar-Oct. 8, 11:50 a.m.—Police re-Record son. Arraignment set for Oct. 17.sponded to a report of an accident IRA—land. ¦ Please turn to Page 3 Donald Eugene Anders, Cincin-near 109 East Franklin St., Bloom- Shirley A. Redmond and Becky nati, charge dismissed with costs to Melka, attorney in fact, to Shirley A. defendant. Redmond—property. Steven D. Harrison, trustee, to Tasha J. Reyes, Bloomfield, pleaded guilty to violation of restraining Steven D. Harrison—land. order, one year probation and ordered Juan Garcia to Efrain Garcia and Kristin Sines—land. to pay costs of $70.58. Christopher Scott, Bloomfield, Small Claims pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and ordered to pay a fine of $182. Davis County Success Bank vs. Thomas Jay Bridgman, Bloom- Seth A. Benge for $317.03 based on field, motion for a continuance. Hear- a checking account that was over ing continued to April 1, 2009. drawn. The account was closed and Zachary Luke Young, Bloomfield, charged off by the bank. charged with driving while suspend- True Value Farm and Home vs. PRIESTER Funeral ChapelContinuously serving since 1934641-664-2353 Rosemary Priester, owner Ron Kremer, directorPre-Planning AvailableLocated in the city of Bloomfield. 108 W. Poplar Public Reports The Record 304 West Jefferson Bloomfield, Iowa 52537-1619 www.waglerfuneralhome.com 641-664-3421 Ask about pre-planning. Wagler Funeral Home Serving The Community since 1907 Page 3 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Several speak about calendar The Davis County Community a quarter. Hawk said if the calendar Spurgeon echoed Nelson’s School Board heard from several was shortened by 14 days, that would thoughts, saying he has had convercommunity members and school cut two lessons per quarter from each sations with middle school teach- employees Monday night during student, reducing the amount of time ers who have expressed concerns a public hearing on an innovative he is able to work with his students. about this year’s fifth grade class. calendar. John Steinbeck is a parent of Spurgeon said during one of those The board discussed the idea of an young children in the district. He conversations a fifth grade instrucinnovative calendar with the public expressed concerns about length-tor commented that this year’s fifth and then approved the idea to be put ening the school day both from an grade class was not nearly as good at in front of the Iowa Department of instructional standpoint and from the writing as previous classes. Education for approval. standpoint of a parent. Steinbeck ex-“Don’t get me wrong, the in- Several people including Shannon pressed concerns that a longer school creased instruction in reading and Vesely, Dave Hawk, John Steinbeck, day would not be as productive for math is a good thing,” Spurgeon Jill Nelson, Scott Spurgeon, Jane the students or staff. He also stated said. “I think the writing instruction Hutchings, Jan Stevenson and Jane that the longer school day would has suffered, and I agree with Jill Bigsby all spoke during the hear-cut back on time parents have to (Nelson) that the extra 17 minutes ing. work with their children when doing would be well spent with some writ- Vesely, a high school English homework. ing instruction time.” teacher, said she was in favor of some Steinbeck was not opposed to the Hutchings expressed concerns type of innovative calendar. Vesely innovative calendar overall, but did about the concept and said she also expressed her dislike for the 12:30 say he was opposed to adding more felt there were some good things to p.m. dismissal days, saying that minutes to the school day. consider as well. Stevenson said she spending 22 minutes with a class on Second grade instructor Jill Nelson liked the concept and would supportthose days was not effective use of said she agreed with the concept of an the innovative calendar idea. the time. She also said that the half innovative calendar and welcomed Jane Bigsby asked just one quesday of staff development also was the 15 to 17 extra minutes that have tion during her time. She asked what not as productive as it could be with been proposed in the beginning the district was planning to do with a full day’s time allotted to it. conceptual plan. Nelson expressed hourly employees and how they Dave Hawk, middle school band concerns about the lack of writing would be compensated for the lost director, expressed concerns with the instruction that is taking place. She time. No one answered the questionconceptual calendar that was put in said with the increase in reading and during the hearing, but comments front of teachers earlier this month. math instruction times, the writing were made late, when the calendar Hawk said with a six-day cycle in component has suffered, and she was being discussed by the board the middle school, students are only would welcome the extra time to get that the hourly people would be comallowed seven band lessons during back into more writing instruction. pensated and that there was enough work within the district to keep those hours filled. The board debated the issue following the hearing. During that Record discussion, board members asked ¦ Continued from Page 2 which days might be eliminated and how the calendar might work. “I was against the idea at first,” residence. Oct. 14, 4:40 p.m.—Police re said Edward Reese Jr. “All we are Oct. 11, 2:25 p.m.—Police in-ceived a report of a dangerous driver doing right now is approving this to vestigated a report of trespassing at on Old Highway 2. be sent to the Department of Educa the old elementary school on West Oct. 14, 6:24 p.m.—Police ex tion.” There is no guarantee that they Locust Street. ecuted an arrest warrant from another will approve it. If they do, there is Oct.11,4:33p.m.—Policereceived law enforcement agency. no guarantee that we will approve it areportofsuspiciousactivitynear606 Oct.14,7:09p.m.—Policereceived later. If we don’t like it, we can vote West Walnut St., Bloomfield. areportofsuspiciousactivitynear204 against it when we do consider it.” Oct. 12, 1:49 a.m.—Police re-Parkview Drive, Bloomfield. Reese made a motion to approve ceived a report of suspicious activity Oct.14,8:45p.m.—Policeassisted the innovative calendar concept and taking place at several locations on the Davis County EMS with a call at to send it to the Iowa Department of the south side of Bloomfield. 915 West Walnut St., Bloomfield. Education for approval. The board Oct. 13, 9:38 a.m.—Police as-Oct.14,9:51p.m.—Policereceived passed the motion with no dissent sisted the Davis County Sheriff’s areportofsuspiciousactivitynear105 ing votes. Department with a call at 12700 North West St., Bloomfield. Vetch Avenue. Oct. 13, 2:33 p.m.—Police inves- Get yourself some Bloomfield Optimist Club Sign Up For The Optimist “Flag-In-Your Yard Project” For 2009$35 For 5 Flags and Get One FREE For November 11. Please Contact Jamie Warren at Wagler’s Funeral Home For More Information, 664-3421 Paid for by Swaim for House Committee VOTE KURT SWAIM FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Iowans know a quality education is the key to economic security. More than ever, we need an educational system that prepares children for the global economy. We must also address the stress burdening many families because of inadequateor unaffordable health insurance. As your State Representative, I will work to: •Ensure all Iowa children have access to affordable, comprehensive health care within the next three years. •Increase the number of students who graduate from high school with their peers. •Make sure all Iowa students graduate with the skills necessary to compete internationally. •Limit state university tuition increases to no more than the rate of inflation and make Iowa community college tuition comparable to states in the region. tigated a report of an accident at the intersection of Walnut and Madison Streets. 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Trap shoot winners: Josh Williams, Dalton Lynch and Austin Swaim placed sixth out of 14 teams at a recent FFA trap shooting event. Briefly What’s News Trick or Treat nightCorrection Blood is drawn Bloomfield Main Street has an-Davis County High School Senior The Southeast Iowa Blood Cennounced that Trick-or-Treat night Kalvin Hill was misidentified in ter mobile drew 51 units of blood in Bloomfield will be held Friday, a football game photograph in the on Oct. 3 at the Gilfillan Clinic in Oct. 31. Oct. 15 edition of the Bloomfield Bloomfield. The festivities are scheduled for Democrat. 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the business district Kalvin was one of several Mus-Cemetery meetingand 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in residential tang linemenblocking forAustin Utt The Pioneer Cemetery Commisdistricts. in a photograph on page 1B of the sion meeting will be held on Oct. A list of participating businesses sports section. Kalvin was identified 28 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School will be published in an ad in next incorrectly as his older brother Kyle Commons.week’s Bloomfield Democrat. in the photograph. The Bloomfield Democrat apologizes for the error. Re-elect Dale l. taylorFor Davis county Supervisor Born, Raised and Educated in Davis County. Dale and Eileen raised two children— Leisa, and husband Jeff, of Hopkinsville, KY and Lonnie, and wife Carol, of Bloomfield. Seven grandchildren complete the family. “We have been on the Family Farm for 39 years. We have lived, been employed and involvedwithin the county.” “I have the experience of my first term asDavis County Supervisor to continue to serve you. Iam willing and ready to approach all issues to the best of my ability.” Vote for and re-elect Dale l. taylorYour Vote is Greatly Appreciated. Paid for by Dale Taylor for Supervisor, Keith Sullivan, treasurer, 21248 265th St.,Bloomfield, IA 52537 Page 4 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 OpiniOns Public forum Letters to Editor trustees, even sitting in his car and watching Disputes letters outside of one trustee’s home. Some of this about hospital is in public records. These people simply endured that. It was when the lawyer rep- To the Editor: resenting the hospital heard of the incidents In the November election, Davis County with other people that the lawyer talked residents will be electing three trustees to with Mr. Turner’s lawyer and threatened the hospital board. Janis Wetterich and my-the injunction. What are those incidents? self are currently trustees and are candidates Mr. Turner would go into the library and for new terms. The third position has two attempt to intimidate a spouse of a board candidates: Tom Prosapio and Ken Turner.member and her fellow employees. Mr. Tom and Karen Prosapio retired to Turner followed a hospital employee who Bloomfield—Karen grew up in Davis Coun-was on hospital business driving a hospital ty—Wilbur Ellenberger was her dad. Tom vehicle to Ottumwa—stopping when the has gotten involved immediately—Rotary, young man stopped, following when he took Main Street, and the step renovation to the off again. When the hospital administrator’s courthouse plus other areas. secretary would go into a local business on All Davis County citizens want a quality personal business and then leave, Mr. Turner hospital that meets our needs. In last week’s would follow and ask the owner what she paper, two letters gave “different percep-wanted or was doing. tions” to a couple of issues at the hospital Lastly, in his letter, Mr. Smith would lead that I wish to address, because one letter the readers to believe that the hospital is had inaccurate information, and one omitted falling apart. By what measure? Financially, some important facts.the hospital has gone from an operating loss Mr. Turner would lead you to believe that in 2005 of $600,000 to a positive operating the changes that the trustees are evaluating margin of $209,000 in 2008. Two years at the hospital would have less than 25 ago a tremendous backlog existed of bills county supervisors in Davis County on a cash registers.tee. All of these are positive, constructive, beds—not true. First fact, as a critical ac-not being sent (accounts receivable). Today cess hospital we can have no more than 25 that statistic is even better than industry number of occasions to discuss a wide range If you would like to help by ringing bells volunteer efforts to make Bloomfield and beds. Second, did you know that the average standards. Patient surveys show satisfac-of issues, including local roads and oppor-or have a counter bucket at your place of Davis County a better place for us all to tunities for small business expansion. He business let us know. If a community group live. daily occupancy rate is around 10 patients? tion with services—but also give input for has secured more than $900,000 for flood would like to ring bells on a particular day We in Davis County are fortunate to have If 25 beds are ever needed, the bed-space improvement which is actually addressed; is available. The design purposely includes staff satisfaction data is sought through control for Wapello, Davis, Appanoose and during that time period, we can do that as a person like Tom in our community and a more private rooms that could be made into independent surveyors; three new doctors Monroe Counties through congressionally well. There is no bell ringing on Sundays.person like Tom who is interested in our directed funds for Soap Creek Watershed.For more information contact either Di-hospital. Tom is experienced, knowledge semi-private if 25 beds are necessary.have started practice in the last year; several As most of you recognize and have per-new outpatient clinics now come to Bloom-Dave is a strong supporter of our troops ana Davis Doud (SIEDA), deedoud@netins.able, and a good team player, but he is not a sonally experienced, outpatient services field and the proposed building project will and veterans. He has met with troops in Iraq net, 641-664-2913 or Charles Sawyer (Da-“yes man,” nor is he afraid to ask the tough are now used more than inpatient services. not use property tax.three times and Afghanistan twice. He has vis County Cross Lines), casawyer@netins.questions. We trust Tom Prosapio. He has Mr. Turner mentioned that the hospital only Opinions on what things should be done held four meetings in Ottumwa with veter-net, 641-208-5751. Please leave a message the intelligence, the background, and the ans, leaders in the community and members and someone will get back to you.integrity to be a good steward of our money receives 35 percent reimbursement for the or how they should be done will always be outpatient area—untrue. Outpatient services topics around coffee and in groups—that’s of the public interested in veterans’ issues. Charles Sawyer and our Davis County Hospital! are part of the reimbursable formula, and the the politics involved in communities. But I Dave has not forgotten us here in Southern John D. Schroeder percentage varies depending on the service. would hope that facts would be the basis for Iowa. He has worked hard for us. Helen H. Schroeder The hospital’s overall Medicare outpatient those discussions. Please support Dave on Nov. 4.Supports Prosapio cost-to-charge ratio is 62 percent.Anne MorganCheryll Jonesfor Hospital vote 29743 Hwy 63Legislators urge Mr. Turner asked what would happen Bloomfield with the current emergency room. In trustee Bloomfield, IA 52537To the Editor: vote for Obamaboard meetings—which he attends—this 641-680-0851 We are writing this letter to the editor in has been addressed several times. Since Asks support support of Tom Prosapio for election to the To the Editor: the outpatient needs have increased tremen-Davis County Hospital Board of Trustees.Wall Street, oil, credit card and drug com for Loebsack Seeks help for dously in the last 10 years, the outpatient Before moving to Bloomfield with his panies have worked with so-called business area would be expanded into the present To the Editor: Salvation Army drive wife, Karen Ellenberger Prosapio, Tom and political leaders to devastate our middle emergency room space—and this space Congressman Dave Loebsack, who grew worked as a construction manager for class, children and other vulnerable Americomes under the reimbursement formula up in poverty and was raised by a single To the Editor: University Research Association, a main-cans. Our country cannot continue to send based on the services provided to individual Davis County Cross Lines and the Davis tenance and operation contractor for the our jobs overseas, continue to have a deficit parent, is living proof of how community patients.County Ministry Association along with United States Department of Energy. Since of over 10 trillion dollars, and continue to support can make a difference in people’s In the second letter, Mr. (Don) Smith dis-lives. He faced many challenges, but with SIEDA and the Salvation Army would like the relationship is essentially the same, he send boatloads of money to the Middle East cussed the injunction involving Mr. Turner. hard work and help from teachers, friends to thank all the help in raising funds for the will have good insight and experience with to feed our dependence on foreign oil. He is correct—if the hospital has a visiting Salvation Army through the bell ringing the relationship between the Davis County We are hopeful and confident that Barak and mentors, he was able to overcome his doctor that Mr. Turner sees, Mr. Turner must during the 2007 holiday season. We had Hospital and Mercy Hospital or whoever Obama will bring much needed change to many hardships. As a result, Dave has dedi- see that doctor at the doctor’s main office. cated his adult life to helping people find a goal of raising $4,000.00 last year and we partner with in the future.Washington and our beloved country. It will But what he didn’t mention was that if Mr. opportunity and hope. raised $3,667.31.We have come to know Tom very well not be easy to get out of the hole that has Turner has the need for emergency care, he We are planning to do this again this year. mostly through the Bloomfield Rotary Club been dug for us by established “leaders.” Dave grew up in Sioux City, where he can utilize the emergency room until he is attended East High School. After gradua-Keith’s Foods, Pamida and Dollar General but also through his involvement in many Barak Obama has dedicated his life for in stable condition and then be moved to tion, Dave attended Iowa State University, allowed us to have bell ringers in front of other community activities.change in his neighborhood, state and his another facility.where he earned a bachelor’s and a master’s their businesses last year. Because we didn’t During the July Fourth Rotary pancake country. His opponent is an honorable and Mr. Smith would lead you to believe that have enough volunteers last year we will breakfast, Tom stepped up to fill in for Earl true hero for his sacrifices and the service he degree. Dave then went on to earn a PhD in all of this was because of the public record political science from the University of Cali-cut it back to only two sites, Keith’s and Ritter by mixing the pancake batter. He also has given to our country for decades. issue. This is so similar to issues I previously fornia, Davis. In 1982, Dave moved back to Dollar General. helped the Rotary serve the pancake break-Now, more than ever, we need change dealt with as a (school) building principal. AWe hope to start ringing bells follow-fast at the open house for the new Southern in the direction of our country. We have no Iowa and became a political science teacher student would do something in a classroom ing Thanksgiving on both Fridays and Iowa Electric complex east of town and doubt that Barak Obama has the best chance at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. that got him/her in a little trouble—but it Dave is currently serving his first term in Saturdays (Nov. 28-29) and run through most recently, helped serve the meal at the to lead that change so that our children and was “how” the student responded or “what” the United States House of Representatives. Dec. 22 or 23. Last year we rang bells only SIE annual membership meeting.grandchildren can look forward to a better the student said in response to the teacher’s three days during the week but didn’t have Tom’s background in construction main-America. When Dave first ran for Congress he made a reprimand that always took a small issue enough people to fill all the time slots. So tenance was invaluable when he oversaw Please join us and cast your vote on or promise to us in Davis County that he would into a big issue. That is how I perceive this not forget us if he was elected to Congress. at this point we will be looking at last year the construction/repair of the Davis County before November 4th for Senator Obama. situation. Dave has kept that promise.and deciding soon what days we will ring Courthouse east entry staircase. Tom also Keith Kreiman I became a trustee at the end of the bells this year. I hope to do it at least two helped decorate the courthouse square for State Senator Following are just some of the things open records issue. In time, that issue was days a week this year, tentatively looking at Christmas and is currently working on plans Kurt Swaim he has done. He met with local officials decided—the hospital had to release the and citizens after the August 2007 floods, Fridays and Saturdays, but if we get more to repair the Davis County Courthouse bell State Representative records. That should have been the issue— December 2007 ice storm, and this year’s volunteers, we may open a third day.tower. Additionally, Tom is a member of the but it wasn’t. During that process, Mr. We would like to also place the smaller Main Street Board, serving on the Board’s floods. He has held a number of open meet- Turner persistently intimidated and harassed ings in Davis County including one-on-one counter buckets in several of the other design committee, the store front commit- hospital administrators, a secretary and and group sessions. Dave has met with businesses around the community by their tee, and the streetscape promotion commit- On The Edge Of Common Sense Looking Back may be found on Page 5 Vegan discrimination Notice to letter writers Lately restaurants But as Rodney King said, “Why can’t The last date to publish letters to the editor supporting any of the candidates for By Baxter Black have been flaunting we just get along,” meat somewhere in the any office in the Nov. 4 General Election is today’s (Oct. 22) issue of The Bloomfield We were having friends over for a BBQ DVM their meat: Chicken middle like baloney on whole wheat toast. Democrat. last August. As we planned the menu, my nuggets, the Flatiron Well, all this talk about food is makin’ me Only letters that are a direct rebuttal to specific issues raised in a letter to the ediwife said, “Oh, Mike’s daughter is a veg- steak, BBQ sauce, At-hungry. I think I’ll fix me a nutritious meal tor published in The Bloomfield Democrat today or before will be published in the etarian! We’ll need to make her a separate lantic salmon and sushi. that consists of all the food groups: animal, Oct. 29 issue. meal! It wouldn’t surprise me vegetable and mineral…a bratwurst on “Just make her a turkey sandwich,” I if restaurants started white bread with Miracle Whip. And, suggested. asking vegans to sit in a maybe a Styrofoam cup for fiber. “No, I’m serious”, she said, “We’ve segregated area, maybe got to make her something special.” with the smokers. In a I wonder if a family of vegans would glassed-in space where The Bloomfield Democrat worry that much about a future carnivorous the cooking odors of daughter-in-law’s first supper with the new broccoli, ramps and Oct. 22, 2008 / No. 43 Baxter Black family? “Hi, Mom. This is Priscilla. She eats meat. But don’t go to any extra trouble. Maybe some country style spareribs or beef tongue. Oh, and she’s sensitive to bean sprouts and tofu. Make sure it doesn’t boiled cabbage could be trapped away from the meat eaters. Nationally, carnivores might proclaim a No Vegetables Week! Then again, it could backfire on the purveyors of pork, poultry, beef, lamb and fish. The vegans would retaliate with Carrot The Bloomfield Democrat (USPS 058260) is published weekly each Wednesday by Bloomfield Communications, Inc., 207-209 S. Madison, P.O. Box 19, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537. Subscriptions rates are $42 in Davis and surrounding counties and $55 elsewhere. touch her plate!” When I was a lad growing up on the border, our school lunch program always Month!, Beans For A Day! Or Zuccini…It’s What’s For Dinner! The vegans would sue for discrimination, Periodicalspostage paid atBloomfield, Iowa.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bloomfield Democrat, P.O. Box had cheese enchiladas on Friday. Even the have themselves declared an official minor19, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537. Baptists were forced to eat a meatless meal. ity, file a class-action suit against meat- I always thought the least they could do was let us gentiles scatter a little shredded beef or goat meat on the enchilada, but alas, it only restaurants. They could base it on the premise that vegans are either nutritionally disabled or an endangered species. Make The Bloomfield Democrat is a member of the Iowa Newspaper Association and the National Newspaper Association. was not to be. Then one day the Catholic church put a McDonald’s franchise in the Vatican and rescinded Meatless Friday! it a hate crime to call someone a Vegaholic, Lettuce Head, or Beet Freak. The politically correct term would be Vegan-American, or RHD, Rumen-Deprived-Herbivore. Material submitted for publication becomes the property of The Bloomfield Democrat, which is not responsible for any lost or damaged material. Staff Gary SpurgeonMelissa Prevo Publisher Life Editor & Circulation Scott SpurgeonJoLynne DavisEditor Advertising Sales Manager Cindy PrevoJeanette ArmstrongAdvertising Director Electronic Media, Design, Advertising Sales Karen Spurgeon Office Manager Phone: 641-664-2334 • FAX: 641-664-2316 E-Mail: bdemo@netins.netwww.bdemo.com Page 5 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Tade lands role Looking Back in another movie 75 Years Ago they are caught consuming or pos-home. The home sustained quite a bit Justin S. Tade, formerly of Bloomsessing alcoholic beverages. of smoke and water damage along field and currently of Albuquerque, Clyde Bunting set a new Davis with the portion that burned. N.M., has landed yet another role in County record when he won the corn a made-for-television movie. husking contest with a new load of 30 Years Ago The Pulaski exchange area of the Tade will be featured in “Sex & 2,222 pounds. A crowd estimated at more than Citizens Mutual Telephone Co. was Lies In Sin City. The Ted Binion 500 persons attended the Wayne without service for nearly 24 hours A pumpkin and squash day is Scandal.” The movie will air on the planned by the merchants of Bloom-King concert held in the Davis High Friday and Saturday as a switch mal- Lifetime Movie Network at 8 p.m. School gym. functioned and had to be repaired. field. Prizes will be given to the on Saturday Oct. 25. heaviest entries. The relief committee Tade will play the part of David will donate the food to the needy. 20 Years Ago One Year Ago Degerre. Tade’s character is a lawyer Despite its best performance of Electric rates for City of Bloom- in this film. The film features the $350,000,000 in benefit payments story of casino mogul Ted Binion for reducing corn acreage and hog Gold Marching Band just missed this fall and in the next few years. will be paid to American farmers the year, the Davis County Phantom field customers will be increasing and the events surrounding romance farrowing. getting a I rating in the State March-The approval of a recent electrical and Binion’s death from a drug ing Band Contest. The Davis County contract with Southern Iowa Electric overdose. The movie is based on the Proprietor of the Lincoln Hotel, band received a II rating, scoring is forcing the rate increases. book, “Murder In Sin City,” written Joe Stalcup, was installing a new 66.1 points—1.9 points away from by Jeff German. steam heating plant and running cold the top rating. Davis County farmers have spent Tade is an attorney for the United the month of October dodging rain- and hot water in each of the rooms States Government and has done drops in an effort to complete the fall of that hotel. acting on the side. Some of the films, 10 Years Ago harvest. At this point, the weather documentaries, or made-for-televi- Davis County voters will go to may be playing a critical part in the sion movies he has been involved in 50 Years Ago the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 3, to harvest and how good the yields will include “Sheraphim Falls,” “Tam- A story written by Beverly Birch-elect a new set of members to the be for local farmers. ing the Wild West,” “High School mier of Bloomfield and student of Davis County Board of Supervisors. Stories,” “Fugue State,” “Pirates of Iowa State College will be read over Incumbents James E. Bailey and Max Sarah Lindemulder has spent extra time in the past week training for White Sands,” and “Death of Nor- WOI. Proctor are both up for re-election the Iowa State Cross-Country meet man Rockwell.” this time. coming up Saturday in Ft. Dodge. 40 Years Ago Firemen from the Bloomfield and Lindemulder qualified for the state The Davis County Community Pulaski Fire Departments worked to meet after finishing fourth in the Jones is honored by IowaSchool Board approved a policy that extinguish a house fire in Pulaski on regional Class 2A meet in Columbus would prevent students from taking Oct. 20. The fire started as a result of Junction on Oct. 18. part in extra-curricular activities if a wood stove in the Kenneth Wilson Rural Letter Carrier group Randy Jones, rural letter car-carrier in the Bloomfield-Drakesville rier serving both the Bloomfield and area since 1973 when he began his Drakesville post offices, was recently career as a rural carrier substitute. honored with the Iowa Rural Letter He has served as an officer for the Carrier Association’s 2008 Outstand-Iowa Rural Letter Carriers as well ing Member Award.as serving on several committees on The award, presented at the RL-the national level. CA’s National Convention in Lexington, Ky., was given for “unusual and outstanding service” for the period of July 1, 2007, to July 30, 2008. Each state selects a member to receive this honor. Stay informed! with The Bloomfield Democrat Read Every Issue! Jones has served as a rural letter Gaffney, Emma Payne and Hunter Harsch. The team is preparing for an upcoming district soil judging competition in Muscatine. Soil judging team advances in contest Six Davis County High School excellent job of staying focused and mended for their efforts. They really sophomores recently competed in the trying their best. I was very proud tried hard and gave it their all.” sub-district soil judging competition of them. The kids need to be comat Wapello last month. Cecil Knapp, Emma Payne, Ryan Gaffney, Chase Houston, Hunter Harsch, and Mackenzie Dearborn made up the team. The group finished fifth out of 21 teams during the Sept. 24 competition. The group advanced to the district soils judging competition in Musca at BLOOMFIELD AUTO SALES 501 S Washington St., Bloomfield641-680-3350 Get your cardetailed before winter gets here! Call to schedule your appointmentTODAY! tine on Oct. 7. 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Please call for a location near you Prices good Wednesday, October 22, thru Tuesday, October 28. Page 6 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Bullying plan being implemented The second phase of a plan to stop bullying at the Davis County Middle School is being implemented. Guidance Counselor Lori Dixon announced that parents are now being asked to get involved in the process to help stop bullying in the school. The school will host a parent meeting to discuss bullying and how they plan to stop it. The meeting will be held on Oct. 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the Davis County Middle School commons area. “We are trying to educate parents that bullying is no longer acceptable,” said Dixon. “I think everyone will agree that we need to work together to create a safe environment for our kids at school.” Dixon says the next step in the bullying prevention program they are using is to get the parents’ support. “We are working with the kids and helping them to identify and stop the bullying in school. Now we need to work with the parents. We need the parents to help support this program from home,” said Dixon. Dixon said the students, including the student ambassadors, would help facilitate the meeting. The students will present several scenarios of bullying for parents. This will help the parents to know what to do, what to look for, and how to prevent it from happening. “This is not easy,” said Dixon. “That is why the parents need to be involved. You can see the students interact with one another in the School, Senior Citizen Menus School Menus Oct. 27—Breakfast: Cereal and toast. Lunch: Popcorn chicken, au gratin potatoes, apple, hot roll. Oct. 28—Breakfast: Pancake on a stick. Lunch: Pizza, carrots with dip, apricots, cookie. Oct. 29—Breakfast: Donut and ham. Lunch: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, strawberries and pears, blueberry brickle. Oct. 30—Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. Lunch: Taco with cheese, lettuce and chips, mixed fruit, brownie. Oct. 31—Breakfast: Cheese and egg biscuit. Lunch: Corn dog, corn, peaches, cake. Senior Center Oct. 27—Meat loaf, baked potato with sour cream, escalloped tomatoes, peaches, juice. Activity: Cards at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 28—Creamed turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans sauté, tossed lettuce salad, baking powder biscuit, orange gelatin salad with fruit. Activity: Peek-a-boo poker at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 29—Baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, scalloped corn, fruit cup. . Activity: Exercises at 11:30 a.m. Cards at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 30—Potato chowder, egg salad sandwich, rice pudding, orange with pineapple fruit cup. Activity: Peek-a-boo poker at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 31—(Birthday Dinner) Beef macaroni casserole, broccoli, pears, Halloween cupcake, ice cream. school building, and as teachers we don’t always know for sure if a student is being bullied or not. In some relationships things happen in fun and are normal behavior, but in certain situations it can be considered bullying. This is why we need the help of the students, parents, and the community to stop it.” Currently the school is conducting classroom meetings once a month to discuss bullying and talk about things that are going on. The meetings are used by the teachers to learn more about what type of bullying is happening and to help them teach the students how to handle it. “It is also good for the students, because they learn first hand what types of things are going on and what types of things will not be acceptable behaviors,” said Dixon. Dixon says the school is trying to change the culture of the classroom and the relationships among the kids to help them learn more about what bullying is. By doing this, Dixon says the school hopes to help the students deal with problems and develop problem solving skills. Dixon says the program works to give students a self-awareness of what bullying is and gives them a chance to help out. “By involving the parents, we can enhance the opportunity for that to happen,” she said. Dixon said the eighth grade student ambassadors have played a key role in getting this program started. “They helped us get this off the ground,” said Dixon. “They are going to play a key role in helping to educate everyone about bullying.” Dixon says students are encouraged to talk with teachers and admin istrators if they have been involved in a case of bullying. If the case of harassment is founded, then it is put in the hands of a neutral party. “That person will then talk to the witnesses and have them fill out forms. The incident will be documented and consequences will be given out if necessary,” said Dixon. “We are doing this because it has become a state mandate.” Dixon says educating the kids and the parents is a key element to the program. “The kids are the biggest part of this. They can tell when bullying happens. They know immediately, when maybe an adult won’t necessarily see bullying right away,” she said. “Communicating is the key. If we can bring a reality to the bullying, then we can work toward getting it stopped. We are trying to send a message to the kids that this type of behavior is no longer acceptable in our school.” Dixon says the program is the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and it’s based on four simple rules for the school to follow. The first rule is not to bully others. The second rule is to help others who are being bullied. The third rule is to include everyone, and the fourth and final rule is for students to report bullying to an adult. Dixon encouraged all parents to attend the meeting on Oct.27 from 6-7 p.m. The middle school’s bullying prevention efforts are just one part of what the district is trying to do. The elementary school and high school have also implemented strategies to deal with bullying behavior as well. Band gets II rating The Davis County High School Marching Band received a II rating at the Iowa High School State Marching Band Contest in Williamsburg on Oct. 18. Davis County received a score of 64.1 for its performance and needed a score of at least a 68 to earn a I rating. Judges’ comments from the band included, “Work to create a better balance between woodwinds, brass and percussion. Percussion heavy at times. Need more dynamic contrast. Woodwinds and brass play very well. Nice tone and ensemble sound. Band, listen to each other during the show. Overall nice performance. Good alignment on the field. Band has good discipline, poise and carriage. Band’s marching technique is consistent throughout the show. Color kuard technique and style is a plus. Nice salute. Good spirit and intensity. Good emotion. Work on overall style projection and accuracy of patterns. Creative show. Everyone needs to commit to marching fundamentals. Color guard, good job selling the show.” “We have had a great season as I have told the band several times. We also knew going into state that we would still need to work hard to earn a I rating. Everyone knew the show well, and the music was prob ably where we needed to work harder individually. The students didn’t feel this performance was quite like a week ago, but I knew in my heart this group accomplished a great deal this season, and I am proud of each one of them,” said Director Linda McConnell. “The state recognizes that earning a II rating is considered excellent where a I rating is considered superior. Each year is a learning experience for all of us. Everyone can watch our band’s performance one more time at the last home football game on Friday, October 24.” Fire safety: The Bloomfield Fire Depart-as to wear. Scott Grim (right) put on his gear to ment, and Davis County EMS recently talked show the students all of the equipment it takes to with fourth grade students about fire safety. The keep a firefighter safe. Students also were given activity was one of several events sponsored by the chance to tour several trucks and ask ques the department during National Fire Preven-tions about the equipment used by firefighters tion Week. Here Jeff McClure (center) tells the and EMS workers. students about the turnout gear that a fireman Firemen can provide fire safety assistance Bloomfield Fire Chief Robert Hougland Jr. said this week that residents may be receiving phone calls or correspondence from a company in Promise City seeking to promote and assist with fire safety needs in the home. Hougland said the Davis County Law Center received notification that the company would be working in the area and soliciting from local residents. READ Every Issue! The Bloomfield Democrat 664-2334 Elect Linda Humphrey Democrat Davis County Auditor Paid for by Humphrey for Auditor Let experience work for you! •Honest •Friendly •Qualified The City of Bloomfield is accepting sealed bids for the following: Kauffman’s Custom Butchering Deer Processing • Jerky • Bologna • Summer Sausages (with cheese per request) Also processing beef and hogs. We participate in Voice Mail: 641-722-3586 Located 5 1/2 miles west of Bloomfieldand 1 1/2 miles south on Flora Ave. SOFTBALL TRYOUTS THIS WEEKEND Tryouts for the Appanoose County Aces11 and under USSSA Softball team for the Spring 2009 season will be at theMoravia High School softball field from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, October 25th You must be 11 or under as of December 31, 2008 to be eligible for the team. It is not a requirement to live in Appanoose County. The spring season begins in May and lasts approximately 8 weeksand will be playing around 40 games. Coaches for the Aces are DJ McDanel and Marty Brown. Please call 895-3518 if you have any questions. “They say they will be offering free fire safety programs to residents,” he said. “They may also offer free batteries and even to install those batteries for homeowners.” Hougland said local homeowners need to be aware that any issues dealing with fire safety can be addressed by their local fire departments. “That is one of the many things we do. If they want us to come out and install batteries in their smoke Fiberglass Tool Box 1994 Chevy Silverado 1500, 120,000 miles 1993 Ford F-150, 66,000 miles 1997 F-725 John Deere riding mower 1998 F-725 John Deere riding mower detectors for them, we will do that,” he said. “All they have to do is call us, and we would be glad to help them out.” Anyone needing batteries or as sistance with fire safety equipment can get that assistance by calling the Bloomfield Fire Department at 664-1147. “All they have to do is leave a message for us, and we will get back to them as soon as we can,” said Hougland. Bush Hog side arm extendable brush cutter Sickle Mower 9’ blade used on Dodge 1997 Dodge dump truck, 46,000 miles 18 hp concrete saw, 18” blade Submit sealed bids to the City Clerk before Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. November 6. Bids will be opened at the meeting. Items will be sold to the highest bidder. The two highest biddersfor each item can raise their bid at the Council Meeting. Items are parked in the north City parking lot to enable bidders to see items before bidding. Only cash or certified checks will be accepted. Contact Ted Henderson, 641-664-2260, ext. 14 for more information. Flu Shots 2008 To be given at the following dates and times: South Street ApartmentsFloris Community CenterThursday, October 16Wednesday, October 22Rec Room “B” 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Rec Room “F” 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Gilfillan Memorial Clinic Pulaski Fire Station Thursday, October 23 Friday, October 17 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Gilfillan Memorial Clinic Gilfillan Memorial Clinic Thursday, October 30 Tuesday, October 21 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Drakesville - Quik Time Gilfillan Memorial Clinic Wednesday, October 22 Thursday, November 6 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you are covered by Medicare-Part B, please bring your card with you. The cost to individuals not covered by Medicare-B is $25.00. Humana Gold is not accepted as we are unable to bill them for flu shots. However, you may pay for your flu shot and obtain a receipt of payment to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Courtesy of Davis County Hospital Home & Community Health 641-664-3629 WWW Directory of Local Websites The Bloomfield Democrat www.bdemo.com Davis County Success Bank www.dcsb.net Spilman Auto Parts www.spilmanauto.com Bloomfield Livestock Market, Inc. www.bloomfieldlivestock market.com Family Ford of Bloomfield www.Bloomfieldford.com North Side Insurance www.northsideins.com Mikels Inc. www.mikelsgm.com Pulaski Mennonite Church www.pulaskimennonite.org Suzanne Birchmier www.apoetryfarmer.com You can have your website listed here for just $2 per week. Call The Bloomfield Democrat at 664-2334. Sessions Vet Clinic Pamela Sessions, DVM 903 S. 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Please Join Us In Welcoming Dr. Gary Lee, Van Buren County Hospital’s First Full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist! Monday, October 27th 4:30 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Chapel Lobby Enjoy Refreshments – Register for Giveaways! View our birthing center and visit with Dr. Lee and our Obstetric nurses about the remarkable services Van Buren County Hospital has to offer. 2x2 ad(s) to run the week of 10/20/08 Your newspaper has agreed to participate in the program by running these ads in the section of your choice. Advertisers may request a speci. c section, however, the decision is ultimately up to each newspaper. Ads may be decreased slightly in size to . t your column sizes. PLEASE DO NOT BILL FOR THESE ADS. you have questions, please call Justine Cleaveland at 515-422- 9054 Thank you Network 2x2 ads are to be 3.792”x2 columns and 2x4 ads are 3.792”x 4 columns. If your newspaper’s column widths are larger, please . oat the ads in your 2-column by 2” space. 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RUN STATEWIDE These ads are also available for download at: http://www.inanews.com/member/retrieveads.php Bathing Systems www.walkintub.com Specializing in Home Modification and Accessibility Visit our showroom at 4007 University Ave, Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-433-4076 TOLL FREE: 866-365-6426 Bathe in Comfort and Safety S i li i i Convenient Door Disaster aid is key issue in 2nd district House race By Mike Glover AP Political Writer DES MOINES (AP) — The race in Iowa’s fl ood-ravaged 2nd Congressional District is largely shaping up as a referendum on Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack’s ability to deliver aid to the region. Loebsack has taken much of the credit for $2.65 billion in disaster funding headed to Iowa, but his Republican opponent Mariannette Miller-Meeks questions his role in bringing home federal assistance. “If it takes seven (more packages) for Iowa, I think we’re all in agreement that’s what we’re going to do,” said Loebsack. But as Miller-Meeks put it, “It’s clear David Loebsack had little to do with the relief package, and he has not been a leader.” The 2nd District saw the worst of the fl ooding that hit Iowa in June, with severe damage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Oakville and elsewhere. The fl ooding and recovery efforts that followed have been Loebsack’s focus for months. He has toured the district with offi cials including Gov. Chet Culver and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pressing for disaster assistance that he said is his top priority in Congress. He has called the flooding “the most signifi cant natural disaster is memory.” Loebsack claimed success in shrinking the amount of matching money the state must provide for federal dollars for public projects. He also has touted his success in federal funding for highway repairs, railroad bridge work and school projects as well as getting money for a new federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids. Loebsack said he’s even worked with lawmakers of both parties throughout the Midwest to form a congressional working group to focus on disaster recovery. Loebsack said he was so focused on flood recovery that he had little time for traditional campaigning, a tactic that allowed him to ignore his Republican opponent. Regardless of Loebsack’s claims, Miller-Meeks noted that thousands of victims in the district waited months while Congress argued over an aid package. “Families are scrimping to pay basic bills like gas and groceries while wondering how their homes will be rebuilt,” she said. “Thousands of Iowans have left devastated areas.” There’s something to be said for both arguments. Billions of dollars in fl ood recovery assistance has fl owed into Iowa, but most of the state’s politicians have pushed hard for the aid and taken credit as the election nears. And it’s true that Congress approved an aid package only after a recess toward the end of the summer. “When Democratic leaders in Congress decided Iowans could wait, where was Dave Loebsack’s leadership?” Miller-Meeks asked. Ultimately, the more important factor in who wins the election could come down to a basic political reality — the 15-county district is the most Democratic in Iowa. It’s made up of 161,900 registered Democrats 102,464 Republicans and 139,549 who are registered without declaring a party preference, according to state election offi cials. The 2nd District includes such cities as Iowa City, Ottumwa, Burlington and Fort Madison that are among the most heavily Democratic spots in the state. It was that dynamic that two years ago brought Loebsack to Congress. The Democratic activist and professor at Cornell College in Mount Vernon beat Rep. Jim Leach, a moderate Republican and veteran of 30 years in Congress. Leach had long survived in a district trending Democratic because of his independent nature, but the tide proved too strong in the 2006 midterm election. In addition to sending him to Washington, that victory has given a boost to Loebsack’s fundraising. By this summer, he had raised nearly $700,000, compared to just over $110,000 for Miller-Meeks. Miller-Meeks fi ts the model of the nontraditional candidate in making her fi rst bid for public offi ce. She graduated from medical school at the University of Texas and did a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, where she later returned to become the fi rst woman faculty member in the department of ophthalmology. For the last 11 years, she and her husband, Curt, have lived in Ottumwa, where she’s had a private medical practice and he’s been a compliance offi cer at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. She has also been active in a physician recruitment program designed to lure doctors into rural areas of southeast Iowa. She is retired from the U.S. Army Reserve, leaving with the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1998 after 24 years. Loebsack’s wife, Terry, is a retired teacher, having taught second grade in Mount Vernon for 28 years. Loebsack sits on the House Education and Labor Committee as well as the House Armed Services Committee, and that post has led him to make three trips to Iraq and two to Afghanistan. Budget crunch: Can’t avoid state spending By Mike Glover Associated Press Writer DES MOINES (AP) — The state’s budget crunch is complicated by the reality that there’s no way to avoid most of the new spending that’s already on the books without risking legal or fi nancial turmoil, lawmakers said. Democrats who control both chambers of the Legislature insist they’ve got the fl exibility to work through the tough times, while Republicans argue they’re simply stalling to avoid tough decisions until after the Nov. 4 election. “They’re deceiving Iowans,” said House Minority Leader Christopher Rants, R-Sioux City. Legislative fi scal advisers issued forecasts recently that showed state tax collections are projected to grow by $7 million next year. The problem is that there is already nearly $553 million in new spending on the books. A closer look shows the problem gets more severe, because more than half of the new spending can’t be avoided. For instance, the state has signed a contract with state worker unions to increase pay by $97.9 million and courts have ruled those contracts are binding and can’t be breached because of tough economic times. In addition, the Legislature has already approved a $108.1 million increase in basic aid to local schools and those districts have already set budgets and fi xed local levies based on that decision. Another $110 million in new spending is going for medical programs for the needy, and backing away from that commitment could endanger the state’s Medicaid program. With the nation’s economy in turmoil and the budget likely to face even more pressure, top leaders have begun spreading the word that the next session isn’t likely to be friendly to new spending programs. “It’s going to be a tight budget,” said Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs. Gronstal said many new state programs, such as boosting teacher pay and funding for community colleges, represent priorities that lawmakers have picked and are unlikely to walk away from. “I don’t think the Legislature wants to walk away from teacher pay,” said Gronstal. “I don’t think we want to cut community colleges.” Still, Gronstal said, there’s room in the budget for adjustments, though it’s premature to talk about where. “We’re probably not going to lay a bunch of those out before the election,” he said. Rants said that simply means Democrats don’t want to spell out the pain they’re going to infl ict before voters cast their ballots. “They’re pushing this past the election,” he said. “Every day we wait things get worse.” House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des Moines, said Democrats faced a big budget shortfall when they took control of the Legislature two years ago and managed to close it without raising taxes or slicing deeply into key programs. “It’s premature to be panicking,” McCarthy said. “We’ve dealt with this before.” Gronstal said Democrats anticipated the tough economic times and set aside record amounts of cash in reserve funds created for just such an emergency. “We’re glad we fi lled the reserve funds,” Gronstal said. Shop with our advertisers weekly! Don't forget to renew your subscription Why should you advertise in The Bloomfi eld Democrat? Because it is READ Page 7 • The Bloomfi eld Democrat • Bloomfi eld, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Rep. Dave Loebsack PARTY: Democratic HOMETOWN: Mount Vernon BIRTH: Dec. 23, 1952, Sioux City. FAMILY: Wife: Theresa and four grown children. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Iowa State University, doctorate from University of California-Berkeley. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Taught at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, elected to House in 2006. Mariannette Miller-Meeks PARTY: Republican HOMETOWN: Ottumwa BIRTH: Sept. 6, 1955, Herlong, Calif. FAMILY: Husband: Curt and two children. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University; medical degree, University of Texas. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Taught at the University of Michigan and the University of Iowa. Private practice in ophthalmology for the last 11 years. 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Pre- Order Christmas Gifts and Receive 10% Off Spend Total of $500, Get $25 Gas Card Reps from Therma Tru Doors and Marvin Windows Will Be Here! Coffee Will Be On! Fall Cleaning, Damaged and Close-Out Items See LeAnn For A Faux Painting Demo! VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL - FLU CLINICS VBCH will be offering flu clinics at the following locations; Keosauqua Clinic Bonaparte November 1st (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. – Noon November 7th 8:00 a.m. - Noon November 4th 8:00 a.m. – Noon November 26th Noon – 6:00 p.m. November 17th Noon – 6:00 p.m. Fox River (Cantril) Douds Clinic November 11th Noon – 6:00 p.m. November 3rd Noon – 6:00 p.m. November 19th 8:00 a.m. - Noon November 12th 8:00 a.m. - Noon Birmingham Farmington November 18th Noon – 6:00 p.m. November 5th 8:00 a.m. – Noon November 24th 8:00 a.m. - Noon November 18th Noon – 6:00 p.m. Please be advised that some insurance companies will not cover pediatric vaccinations unless a child is actually seen by a provider. Prior to bringing your child to a walk-in flu clinic, check with your insurance carrier to ensure you will be reimbursed for this expense. Flu Shot = $20.00 Pneumonia = $54.00 *Payment is due at time of service. *Please bring your insurance card with you. “Picturing America,” a traveling art exhibit that reflects America’s history, will be displayed in the Kay Burchette Cultural Center Thursday, October 23 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26 1:00-3:30 p.m. (Reception) and Tuesday, October 28 6:00-8:00 p.m. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ “We the People” Program. Former doctor in movie of famous photo being shot By Gary Spurgeon Publisher The biggest element on the front page of the Cedar Rapids Gazette Sunday told an amazing tale of a 65-year-old video that involved a former Bloomfield doctor and his family— a video that was likely stored in Bloomfield for a time. “The most famous news photograph in Iowa history is now a video,” began the story by Stephen Buttry, editor of the Gazette. “The home movie of photographer Earle ‘Buddy’ Bunker snapping the historic picture surfaced this summer— 65 years later—in a wooden crate stored in a home in the Seattle area. The surprisingly clear color home movie shows ‘The Homecoming,’ an exuberant hug between returning war hero Robert Moore and his daughter.” Bunker, a photographer for the Omaha World-Herald, won a Pulitzer Prize for that photo, shot July 15, 1943, at the train depot in the town of Villisca in southwest Iowa. The Bloomfield connection is that the 8 mm home movie was shot by Eva Croxdale, mother of Dr. Michael Croxdale, who was a dermatologist at the Gilfillan Clinic in Bloomfield in the 1970s. Dr. Croxdale is a two-year-old boy standing in the corner of the video watching the homecoming. The home movie surfaced this summer when Leyton Croxdale, son of Dr. Croxdale, decided to watch some old home movies stored in a box in his home in Federal Way, Wash. In his article, Buttry said the home movie found its way into a box that eventually held about 50 reels of 8 mm movies. “Leyton presumes that his father came into possession of the movies in 1971, when Eva moved out of the family home in Villisca,” the Gazette story relates. “The box apparently moved with Mike Croxdale to Iowa City for his medical residency and then to Bloomfield, to Alamogordo, N.M., and to Croxdale’s final home in Las Cruces, N.M.” Dr. Croxdale died there at the age of 52 in 1993. Buttry’s story continues: “Leyton Croxdale found the box in a closet after his father’s death and moved it to his home in Washington, where it sat for 15 more years. Leyton said he didn’t own an 8 mm movie projector: ‘Home movies from a million years ago, what do you do with those?’ Leyton asked. ‘Who watches 8-millimeter films anymore?’ “But who could dispose of them? ‘The huge box sat in a corner of the family room, driving my wife insane,’ Leyton said. “Leyton was Mike’s only child, born to the first of four wives. He moved away from Iowa City at the age of 4. His parents’ marriage had broken down by the time his father went to Vietnam, but they stayed married so his mother could receive widow’s benefits if he was killed. They divorced after he returned from Vietnam, serving his dermatology residency at the University of Iowa. “Leyton would spend summers with his father, frequently watching Clint Eastwood in the ‘spaghetti Westerns.’ After his father died, Leyton drove Mike’s favorite car, a 1978 Mercury Marquis, black with red leather and darkened windows. Leyton kept his father’s hospital identification badge clipped to his sun visor. He drove the Marquis until the axle snapped. “After decades in storage, Eva Croxdale’s home movies again shined on a screen. The film was actually in decent condition. Leyton watched reel after reel of silent family gatherings as well as commercially produced films about Pearl Harbor and a National Hockey League championship. One of the last reels he watched was labeled ‘war years.’ “To the son wanting to bond more deeply with a departed father, those home movies were an irresistible bit of family history. Leyton bought an 8 mm projector on eBay. The light came on and the thing whirred, but it didn’t work. So he bought another. It didn’t work either. Fearing that the film would degrade and be lost forever if he waited much longer, he bought another. Third time was the charm. “The opening scenes, apparently of family members getting in the car to go to the train station, are dark and the people are nearly unrecognizable. Leyton perked up when he noticed his father ‘mugging for the camera.’ The next shot shows Nancy Moore and Mike Croxdale holding hands as they walk alongside the railroad tracks, apparently waiting for the train. “Bunker’s historic photo occasionally was discounted by rumors and speculation that he staged the shot. To the contrary, the movie shows Bunker dashing alongside the track (on bare ground, not a platform) between two trains along with family. Bunker, wielding a nine-pound Speed Graphic camera with a large flash attachment, was ahead of Eva Croxdale, who was rushing to catch up. “’You get the exact shot of the photo,’ Leyton said. ‘It’s terribly cool.’” “As you watch the dash between the trains, it is momentarily confusing until Eva stopped and focused on the hug. Though Eva was several steps behind Bunker, Moore’s embrace of Nancy lasted about eight seconds, plenty of time for Eva to catch up and get nearly the same shot Bunker did. You see Dorothy raised her right hand to her face, apparently wiping away tears, the instant that Bunker captured.” Buttry also explains in the story why the picture became so famous: “Moore, a hero in North Africa, came home to train new troops being sent off to war. His homecoming was a big event for the town. “The joy of the embrace represented the fondest wish of millions of Americans whose sons, husbands and fathers were away fighting the war. “The photograph was republished in Life and other national magazines and in many history books in 1956. “Kodak named it the best flash human interest photo of the previous quarter-century. It became one of the iconic images of World War II, instantly recognizable to Americans of that generation.” The story may be read at gazetteonline.com (http://www. gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs. dll/article?AID=/20081019/ NEWS/710199990/-1). Also included is the video. City Council ¦ Continued from Page 1 much tax revenue they have collected in 2008. The council also held a public hearing concerning a rezoning request by Mike Howk for property on Karr Street. No comments were aired during the hearing. The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to change zoning on that property. The council approved a list of city equipment that will be put up for sale. The council also voted to add a Dodge dump truck that needs transmission work. The council approved engineering firm French Reneker for work on a CDBG grant project and also approved an engineering agreement for their services on a sewer project. The council approved a price of $4,700 from Hydro-Kleen to clean and videotape sewers. They approved a bid of $63,403 for water main replacement. The council approved a designated policy statement for physicians. The policy is a required one to go along with worker’s compensation claims. The city requires employees to see a certain doctor. The policy changed the designated physician from Dr. Sean Brodale to Dr. Donald Wirtanen. The change was made so the city could spread business around to more than just one doctor. They approved a discussion on Nov. 6 regarding amending an ordinance setting an increase of meeting pay for the mayor’s position. The mayor currently receives a stipend of $30 per meeting while council members each receive $50. The proposed change would raise the mayor’s per meeting pay to $50. The council closed the meeting with a discussion about health insurance for employees. The city’s insurance agent, Kirby Moss, was on hand to discuss possible renewal plans for the city’s health insurance. Moss presented the city with several renewal plans that carried various coverage options and renewal costs. Moss warned the city that if they kept the current plan they would be seeing a 28 percent increase in premiums, which would amount to an additional $23,000. The council took no action on the insurance renewal. However, information will be obtained and will be discussed with the city employee union before any final decisions are made. Construction on bridge is underway Road construction on the U.S. 63 bridge over the Fox River north of Bloomfield has restricted the roadway to one lane, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Chariton construction office. Traffic lights on U.S. 63 at the bridge site north of Bloomfield will assist motorists through the work zone. There is a 13-foot lane width restriction on the open lane. The project is expected to be completed by early November, weather permitting. The DOT urged drivers to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs, allow ample space between vehicles, minimize distractions and always wear seat belts. Are your children or grandchildren in Sports in Davis County? If so, don’t miss another issue. Subscribe today! The Bloomfield Democrat 664-2334 Page 8 • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 The Bloomfield portSSDemocrat Wednesday • Oct. 22, 2008 • No.43 • Section B • Page 1 Lindemulder wins second SCC title Griffin finishes fifth as Lady Mustangs have two on all-SCC team By Scott Spurgeonline, Lindemulder was running at a any race this year. Editor comfortable pace, which helped her “Emma also ran a gutsy race,” said Sarah Lindemulder successfully build her huge finishing lead. Rowe. “She has been running very defended her South Central Confer-While Lindemulder was making well lately.” ence cross-country title last week. history as only the second Davis Davis County also had an all- Lindemulder won the 2008 edition County cross -ountry runner to win conference performer in the boys’diof the race in Albia on Oct. 14. back-to-back SCC championships, vision of the conference race. Nathan The first place finish was the sec-one of her teammates was doing Drummondledtheboys’teamwitha ond SCC conference race she has everything she could to make a name fourth place finish in that race. won in the past two years. She now for herself in the race. Drummond was able to get out adds that to several meet champion-Freshman Emma Griffin has earlyandmanagedtosetuphisstride ships this year including a first place turned into a strong runner for Rowe in second place during the early finish at last week’s Chariton Invita-and the Lady Mustangs this year. She stages of the race. As the runners tional on Oct. 16. has improved her times steadily and began to separate in the first mile of Lindemulder has trained hard this has worked hard to get as close as competition, Drummond looked as year and has achieved her top form she can to Lindemulder during each though he was running comfortably as a runner for Coach Linda Rowe race this year. Griffin’s efforts paid in that second place position. and the Lady Mustangs. She paced off once again as she finished fifth As the race wore on, Drummond’s the field in the conference race with overall in the SCC race. She finished pace was a good one. However, other an excellent time of 15:44. with a time of 16:35. nearby competitors began to pick up Lindemulder got out early in the Lindemulder and Griffin both were the pace, providing a more competiconference race and got ahead of named to the South Central Confer-tive situation for Drummond. the pack to begin setting the pace in ence all-conference squad as well. Drummond began to fade just a the first 200 yards. Shortly after the Only the runners finishing in the top little bit but dropped back in the pack starting gun went off, she had some 10 in the conference race can earn slightly. He ended the race with a tough competition from Clarke’s that distinction. time of 17:36, which was also good top runner. The two went around the Seniors Kaitie Graves and Kristen enough for fourth place overall. He, backside of the course with Linde-Clawson also produced fine perfor-too, earned all-conference honors and Good beginning: Emma Griffin (left) and girls' cross country race. Lindemulder won the mulder holding just a slim lead over mances for Davis County in the race. was the only Mustang boy to achieve the runner from Clarke. Graves finished 17th overall with a that status this year. Sarah Lindemulder run side-by-side last week race for her second consecutive conference title. That slim lead did not cause con-time of 18:32. Clawson finished 27th “Nathan has been proving himself near the start of the South Central Conference Griffin, a freshman, finished fifth. cern for Lindemulder very long. By with a time of 19:29. as a front runner this year. He has the time she reached the one-mile “Sarah getting back-to-back cham-finished in the top 10 in all meets finished 26th overall with a time of Kaitie and Philip also ran exception-In the junior high division, Chan mark, Lindemulder was able to stride pionships is terrific,” said Rowe. except at Pella. Most of the time he 19:21. Kasey Fryman finished 33rd ally well and are coming on strong dra Smith won the girls race with out a little bit and stretch the lead “She led from start to finish and even has finished in the top five. He was with a time of 20:19. Aaron Thomas here at the end of the season,” said a time of 8:47. Jessica Snyder was over the Clarke contender. In the had close competition on the first trying very hard for third but just got was 36th overall with a time of 20:38. Rowe. fifth overall with a time of 11:33. final 1.5 miles, Lindemulder looked loop. She was able to pull away and out kicked at the end of the race.” Kyle Spurgeon finished 40th with a Team standings—1. Albia, 40; 2. Christopher Gingerich finished fifth strong on the course and kept build-won by a large margin. The second Kolt Hamburg finished 22nd for time of 21:35, and Joey Smith fin-Eddyville-Blakesburg, 53; 3. Centerville, in the boys’ race with a time of 8:41. ing a bigger and bigger lead. By the place Clarke girl was the only girl in Davis County. He finished with ished 41st with a time of 22:41. 109; 4. Chariton, 109; 5. Davis County, Austin Davis was 17th with a time 121; and 6. Clarke, 124. time she came around to the finish the conference to even beat Sarah at a time of 18:58. Philip Gingerich “Almost all the runners ran well. of 9:53. *** Mid-Prairie easily gets by limping Mustangs Friday Five turnovers hamper Davis County; Sigourney-Keota is Friday night foe By Gary Spurgeonindicate. Publisher “I felt the effort was good, but you don’t have five The Davis County Mustangs are trying to get well this turnovers and beat very many teams, let alone a team the week as they prepare for Sigourney-Keota and the final caliber of Mid-Prairie,” Lukens said. regular season game of the year.The Mustangs lost one fumble and had four passes Banged up and bruised from two consecutive hard-intercepted in the game. Two of the turnovers led directly hitting battles, the Mustangs hope to have everyone ready to touchdowns for the Golden Hawks. for action when the Savage-Cobras come to Bloomfield Without the turnovers, the Mustangs would have had to see who finishes third and fourth in District 6. their hands full with Mid-Prairie, particularly Tanner The game has playoff assignment implications, al-Miller, its do-everything tailback. He scored four touch- though both teams are assured of playing in the Sub-State downs and kicked four extra points. Miller rushed for playoff game on Oct. 29. It’s just a matter of who. The 139 yards and intercepted two passes, returning them Making the stop: Davis County’s Cody on the play. Davis County struggled to stop a third place team from District 6 plays a second place team 111 yards, including a 38-yard return for a touchdown. Sampson (23) brings down a Mid-Prairie run-Mid-Prairie running attack, which gained more from another district while the fourth place team plays When he wasn’t busy, he punted once. ning back on this play last Friday night. Keith than 200 yards in the game. the champion of the other district.The statistics, however, weren’t as lop-sided as the Pairings had not been released by the Iowa High School score. Mid-Prairie had 357 total yards from scrimmage, Archer (3) and Quinn Vesely (48) move in to help Athletic Association as of Monday. Popular conjecture is but Davis County had 335 yards, 197 rushing and 138 that District 5 and District 6 will be paired together. If so, passing. District 6’s fourth place team would play No. 1 ranked Austin Utt led Davis County with 115 yards in 15 at- Solon, while the third place team would play Iowa City tempts for a 7.7 per carry average, better than Miller’s Davis Co. has 3-1 record Regina, which lost its first game last week to Solon.7.3 average. Utt scored Davis County’s first touchdown Sigourney-Keota is a storied Class 2A football school on a 48-yard run. that has taken a back seat to others this season. Sigour-With Mathews on the sidelines, the Mustang passing ney-Keota and Davis County both have 4-2 District 6 efficiency fell. Martsching is only a freshman and was in Centerville Tournament records. seeing only his second significant varsity action of his “Sigourney-Keota is big up front, and they run right at career. He did some good things like gaining 67 yards The Lady Mustang volleyball teamCounty to a 20-16 lead. It also turned County from tournament play. you with a very solid tailback who gets about 25 carries in 11 running attempts. He was only 2 of 10 passing for finished its regular season Saturday the momentum toward Davis County Davis County got through pool per game,” said Mustang Coach Dave Lukens. “It should 36 yards and threw three interceptions. with a 3-1 performance in the Cen-boosting them to the 25-19 win. play without too much of a problem. be a good game that we are looking forward to.”Mathews came into the game in the second quarter, terville Tournament. Davis County Centerville jumped out to an early They scored 2-0 wins over Moulton-The Mustangs need a healthy quarterback for the game but limped off shortly thereafter. He spent all of the first scored wins over Moulton-Udell, lead in the second game and kept Udell and Moravia. Davis County as they finished last week’s 40-12 loss at Mid-Prairie with quarter loosening up his injured ankle. Moravia, and Melcher Dallas but lost Davis County in check. By the end went 3-0 in pool play with a 2-1 win Kyle Graves, the third string signal-caller.“Coleton hadn’t taken a snap all week and didn’t give to Centerville in the opening round of the first rotation, Centerville led over Melcher Dallas. No. 1 quarterback Coleton Mathews was injured in the us a thumbs up until game time,” Lukens said in explain- of the bracketed play. by three points. Davis County made Davis County dominated the Mediapolis game and made only a brief second-quarter ing why Mathews didn’t start the game. “Josh had run Centerville handed Davis County a a couple of runs late in the game, match against Moulton-Udell. The appearance at Mid-Prairie. He limped off after a running the offense during practice and was going to be given the 2-1 loss in that match. Davis County but Centerville answered each time. Eagles scored just three points from play and did not return. Josh Martsching started and chance to compete. Josh did some very good things and, at won the opening game 25-19 but lost Centerville held on to that lead for a their own serve in game one as Da-played into the last half before he came to the sidelines times, moved the football very well. It was a tough team the next two games by scores of 25-25-21 win. vis County won 21-12. Defensively, after being hit hard.on the road, but Josh hung in there and battled.” 21 and 15-9. The Redettes capped off the match Davis County struggled a little in Lukens didn’t dwell on the injury issue, saying only, When Martsching had to leave the game in the second The Lady Mustangs had a good with a 15-9 win in game three. Cen-“At this moment, I believe that we will be real close to half, Graves entered the game at quarterback. He imoffensive run in the opening game by terville ran off six straight points on full strength by Friday.” scoring on several serves late in the one serve, putting Davis County in Volleball Few would argue that Mid-Prairie doesn’t deserve at Football game. A five-point run on the serve a hole 12-4. Centerville cruised to ¦ Please turn to Page 2B least its No. 8 state ranking, but their dominance in last ¦ Please turn to Page 2Bof Lauren Dewes boosted Davis the easy win and eliminated Davis week’s game wasn’t as complete as a 40-12 score might Come see our great cars at Mikels 207 Weaver Road, Hwy. 63 N Bloomfield, IA Check our vehicles at www.mikelsgm.com Phone (641) 664-2331 2008 Chevrolet Impala LTWhite with gray cloth interior, 4-door sedan, 3.5L-V6, automatic, front wheel drive, power locks, power win- dows, power seat, AM/FM/CD, cruise, tilt. 24,000 miles. $17,49500 2005 Ford Sport TracDark green with beige leather interior, Sport Trac XLT, 6-cylinder, automatic, front wheel drive, powerlocks, power windows, AM/FM/CD, cruise, tilt, power seat, leather interior. 36,000 miles. $16,99500 Page 2B • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 SportS In the open: Matt Gregory found an opening in the Mid-Prairie defense last Friday night to catch this pass on a Mustang drive. The catch was good for 23 yards and was Gregory’s only catch of the night. Gregory caught the pass in a zone in front of the Mid-Prairie secondary Volleyball ¦ Continued from Page 1B game two but still managed to score things going offensively in the first ate a four-point lead. It was also the a 21-17 win. game. They didn’t have trouble get-first time either team made any kind The 2-0 win over Moravia came ting the serve away from Melcher- of a move offensively. on scores of 22-20 and 21-15 in Dallas. However, once Davis County Not wanting to let the game get out those games. Davis County held an had the serve, it could not generate of hand, Davis County responded in 18-12 lead in the opening game of the offense needed to score points kind with its own scoring run. Rush- that match but could not finish off at the net. man led the team on a five-point run Moravia. Moravia battled back to Melcher-Dallas built a seven-and an 11-9 lead. Davis County won tie the score at 20-20. Davis County point lead early in this game and the game on the next serve, using came away with the win using a side maintained it until the 21-14 score three big kills to get the job done. out to go up 21-20 and getting a kill ended it. “This was a tough day. We had for the final point. Davis County turned the tables on some kids gone to the band contest. Davis County’s defense tightened Melcher-Dallas in game two. Trail-We had to make some changes and up in the second game as they kept ing 16-12, Josie Rushman led Davis move people around a little bit,” said and behind the linebackers. This was an area Moravia from scoring on any long County on a service run that did Coach Marla Wilfawn. “We played in which Mid-Prairie was allowing passes to be service runs. Davis County also more than score points. Not only did well at times. but we also did some used a good balanced attack to gain Rushman lead Davis County to a 19-things that hurt us. We just need thrown. Gregory slipped past some defenders the lead early. Good serving from 16 lead, but the momentum shifted to find some consistency and stick and added several yards after the catch on this Kaitlin Harward and Lauren Dewes completely in Davis County’s favor with it.”play. put Davis County in a position to win. during that run. Davis County shut Team statistics Kills—Colbi Lynch, 25; Rushman, 22; Dewes led the Lady Mustangs on a down the Melcher-Dallas attack on Krista Gibson, 17; Lauren Dewes, 8; Leah six-point run, which ended the game its way to a 21-17 win. Rushman, 7; and Harward, 3. and match at 21-15. Rushman again sparked Davis Assists—Leah Rushman, 41; Chelsie Football Davis County scored a 2-1 win County in game three. The two teams Roulet, 11; Harward, 14; Josie Rushman, 4; and Dewes, 3. over Melcher-Dallas to win that third battled through a tough game dur- Ace serves—Dewes, 7; Leah Rushman, and final pool play match. Melcher- ing the early stages. The score was 7; Josie Rushman, 6; Roulet, 4; and Jes ¦ Continued from Page 1B Dallas won the opener 21-14. Davis tied 5-5 before either team made a sica Fenton, 3.County battled back to win the next move. Digs—Dewes, 24; Josie Rushman, 18; two games by scores of 21-17 and Melcher-Dallas was able to find Gibson,14;JessicaFenton,11;Roulet,10; mediately completed his first pass in the game and received the second with the only loss being to Pella, the Leah Rushman, 7; and Harward, 6. 15-10. a couple of holes in Davis County’s and later threw a 14-yard touchdown half kickoff. However, when Miller No. 7 ranked team in Class 3A. The Blocks—Lynch, 8. Davis County struggled to get defense. That was just enough to cre pass to Eli Schooley. He led the Davis intercepted a Martsching pass on Mustangs’ second loss was to West County passing attack as he was three Davis County’s first possession and Burlington-Notre Dame, which is of six for 65 yards, the longest being returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, the sixth-rated team in Class 2A and a 47-yard completion to Utt.the chances of a Mustang upset be-plays Mid-Prairie this week for the Like some other games this season, came a long shot. Mid-Prairie then District 6 championship. the Mustangs fell behind at the begin-scored twice more before the third Lukens coyly sidestepped a quesning as Mid-Prairie scored on its first quarter ended for a 40-6 lead.tion about whether Mid-Prairie was two possessions for a 12-0 lead. Utt’s Going into the final week, the the best of the three. long touchdown run made it a 12-6 Mustangs are 5-3 for the season. The “They (Mid-Prairie) are very game, but Mid-Prairie answered to three losses have been to very good solid,” he said. “I would pay a ticket make it a 19-6 game at the half.teams. They lost an overtime game to watch a Mid-Prairie vs. Centerville The Mustangs were still very much to Centerville, which is now 7-1 game.” From Davis County Lanes Bowling Results Monday Night Ladies 231,222;MartyBolin,226;AdamNewton, Shebe Girls................6 2 Team .........................W L 226, 216, 206; Kevin Link, 223, 221; Eric Team 1.......................5 3 Karr Con. ...................23 13 Kerby, 218, 212, 211; Tom Bridgman, McClure Auto Shively Repair............19 17 213; Aaron Bridgeman, 212; Scott Bailey, Sports........................3 5 Prevo Auction............17 ½ 18 ½ 211, 204, 201; Chris Jackson, 209, 201; Team 5.......................2 6 Dairy Queens.............17 19 Donnie West, 208, 200; Mike Haskell, Team 3.......................2 6 Bairds Trucking..........16 ½ 19 ½ 205; Jay Bassett, 203; Nick Cramer, 202; Boys’ high individual game, Connor Rookies......................15 21 Jim Ball, 202. Young, 167; boys’ high individual series, Highindividualgame,KimPetefish,201; Series, 600 and over—Phil Newton, Zachary Young, 435; girls’ high individual high individual series, Martha Ball, 497; 678;LeonBrewer,658;SteveShively,652; game, Courtney Emery, 165; girls’ high high team game, Shively Repair, 825; high Adam Newton, 648; Eric Kerby, 641; Mike individual series, Courtney Emery, 445; team game, Shively Repair, 2291. Vanderhoof, 628; Kevin Link, 624; Jason high team game, Team 1, 700; high team Games, 175 and over—Kim Petefish, Rook, 621; Scott Bailey, 616. series, Team 4, 2015. 201; Joyce Spurgeon, 195; Martha Ball, *** Boys’ games, 125 and over—Connor 192; Jen McElderry, 185; Shawna Dunkin, Saturday Bantam Young, 167, 164; Zachary Young, 164, 184; Stephanie Burton, 178. Team .........................W L 147; Austin Emery, 161, 135; Sam Mc *** Grain Train Clure, 158; Levi Boas, 146, 126; Wyatt Wednesday Night Mixed Express......................5 1 Williams, 135. Team .........................W L Team 2.......................5 1 Girls’ games, 125 and over—Courtney Kaotik Kustoms .........24 ½ 11 ½ McClure & Co. ...........4 2 Emery, 165, 148, 132; Hailey Emery, 140; Shively Repair............24 12 Forest Lake................3 3 Halie Noel, 138; Alexis Petary, 127. Davis County Team 1.......................2 4 *** Lanes.........................20 ½ 15 ½ Team 7.......................2 4 Sunday Afternoon Trio Flower Shop..............18 18 Team 8.......................2 4 Team .........................W L Snackshop ................18 18 Team 4.......................1 5 Wiggy Electric............28 8 Warning Boys’highindividualgame,TristanRoss, Going Postal..............18 18 Electric.......................15 21 105; boys’ high individual series, Tristan A L A..........................17 19 Bloomfield Tire ..........14 22 Ross, 186; girls’ high individual game, Mal-Oinks .........................16 20 Wrecking Crew ..........10 26 lery Tolle, 92; girls’ high individual series, Grain Train Men’s high individual game, Mike Kerby, Mallery Tolle, 162; high team game, Grain Express......................15 21 258; men’s high individual series, Dean TrainExpress,259;highteamseries,Grain Hawks........................13 23 Bragg,673;women’shighindividualgame, Train Express, 479. Men’shighindividualgame,BernieNoel, ing the tournament. Lynch has been one of the Jody Allen, 224; women’s high individual Boys’ games, 75 and over—Tristan 175; men’s high individual series, Jerry Arseries, Jody Allen, 598; high team game, Ross, 105, 81; Wyatt Clark, 92. nold, 471; women’s high individual game, top offensive players for Davis County this year. Shively Repair, 1060; high team series, Girls’ games, 75 and over—Mallery Shelia Noel, 160; women’s high individual Her hitting and blocking abilities have been an Shively Repair, 2868. Tolle, 92; Brittany Wiley, 81, 76; Jessica series, Traci Wiegand, 414; high team Men’s games, 200 and over—Mike Martin, 77. game,GrainTrainExpress,701;highteam important part of the Lady Mustang attack. Kerby, 258, 224; Dean Bragg, 257, 222; *** series, Grain Train Express, 2031. Scott Shively, 246, 227; Stan Shively, 245; Saturday A.M. Juniors *** Stewart Shively, 239, 208; Greg McCall, Team .........................W L Sunday Night Mixed 223; Jim Ball, 222; Brett Warning, 221, Garrett Team .........................W L 203; Kevin Link, 215, 207; Bernie Noel, Racing 1 ....................6 2 Dearborn 211; Eric Kerby, 206, 201. Team 4.......................6 2 Roofing ......................27 9 Davis County 2-3 in SCC tourney Women’s games, 175 and over—Jody Garrett Mikels Inc. .................23 13 Allen, 224, 205; Martha Ball, 203, 186; Racing 2 ....................5 3 Ray’s Long The Lady Mustang volleyball teamFentonwhotookcontrol.Atthetime, leads of 15-13 and 16-15 late in the Sharon Feldmann, 182; Tonya Huggins, T M I Computer Branch.......................21 15 went 2-3 in the South Central Con-Davis County actually trailed 9-8. game. Eddyville-Blakesburg put 179; Kendra Warning, 175. Systems.....................4 4 Becker Roofing..........20 16 *** Davis County Warning’s ference Tournament Tuesday, Oct. Fenton served out the remainder of together one final run getting the Thursday Night Men Lanes.........................4 4 Electric.......................19 17 14. Davis County secured wins over the game. Using some nice front row five-point win. Team .........................W L Quality Motors...........3 5 Shively Repair............18 18 Albia and Centerville but struggled in kills and some important ace serves, Davis County had some fine net Karr Street Wiggy Inlaws & the remaining three matches. Davis County rolled to a 21-9 victory play from Rushman, Lynch and Auto...........................25 11 Electric 1....................2 6 Outlaws .....................11 25 Bloomfield Fire ..........23 13 Bye ............................5 Davis County’s wins came in a 2-1 behind Fenton’s lead. 31 Krista Gibson in the second game. Wig Wom Dearborn Daycare .....................2 6 Men’s high individual game, Scott win over Centerville and a 2-0 win Albia provided a little tougher Several blocks and some great back Roofing ......................23 13 Boys’ high individual game, Charles Shively, 279; men’s high individual series, over Albia. battle in game two. The Lady Mus-row play forced several side outs Hougland’s Stogdill, 178; boys’ high individual series, ScottShively,804;women’shighindividual Davis County lost the opening tangs actually trailed 11-8 before in this game. Davis County came Repair........................20 16 Charles Stogdill, 484; girls’ high individual game, Susan Haskell, 220; women’s high game to Centerville 22-20 but battled battling back. Davis County took away with a 22-20 victory, holding Davis County game, Cheyenne Martin, 141; girls’ high individual series, April Kerby, 552; high Lanes.........................16 ½ 19 ½ individual series, Cheyenne Martin, 375; team game, Mikels, Inc., 990; high team back to score wins of 21-12 and 15-12 a 19-18 lead midway through the the Rockets to just four points being Southfork...................14 22 highteamgame,TMIComputerSystems, series, Mikels Inc., 2949. in the final two games. Davis County second service rotation and went on scored on offense. Hoskins 661; high team series, Garrett Racing 1, Men’s games, 200 and over—Scott had a chance to win the opening to win the game easily. Eddyville-Blakesburg won the Elevator .....................12 24 1897. Shively, 279, 268, 257; Jason Rook, 246, game but could not get a score when From that point on, the bright spots match by scoring a 15-9 win in the Marauders .................10 ½ 25 ½ Boys’ games, 125 and over—Charles 243,223;PhilNewton,246,245,231;Nick High individual game, Steve Shively, Stogdill, 178, 157, 149; John Tray, Liles, 234; Brad Prado, 228, 226, 220; they needed it. Davis County had a for Davis County came in smaller final game. Alexander’s domination 254; high individual series, Phil Newton, 159, 125; Trevor Glandon, 134; Blake Jared Moss, 228, 214; Eric Kerby, 221, 20-19 lead and needed just one point packages. Eddyville-Blakesburg and at the net proved to be too much for 678; high team game, Dearborn Roofing, McElderry, 130. 215; Gabe Bartlett, 215; Steve Shively, to get the win. Instead, Centerville Chariton both beat Davis County but Davis County in the final game. 1226; high team series, Dearborn Roof-Girls’ games, 125 and over—Cheyenne 209; Adam Newton, 209, 201. forced the side out to tie the game at it took three games in each match to Chariton enacted some revenge ing, 3523. Martin, 141; Cassie Garrett, 133. Women’s games, 175 and over—Susan 20-20. Centerville scored on its next get the job done. Clarke swept the on Davis County in its 2-1 win last Games, 200 and over—Steve Shively, *** Haskell, 220; April Kerby, 204, 188; Alisha 254, 205; Phil Newton, 244, 225, 209; Ben Saturday P.M. Juniors Rook, 189, 183; Cody Hufford, 186; Jen two serves to win the game. Lady Mustangs 2-0. week. Davis County beat Chariton Matheney, 244; Jason Rook, 238; Leon Team .........................W L McElderry, 175. Davis County bounced back to In the Eddyville-Blakesburg earlier in the season. It looked as Brewer, 233, 225, 200; Mike Vanderhoof, Team 4.......................6 2 win the second and third games eas-match, Davis County played a very though Davis County would do it ily. The Lady Mustangs managed to tough net game. The girls also had again as they scored a 21-16 win put together some nice serving runs. some good back row play digging in the opening game of this match. Jenifer Fenton led Davis County on a up kill attempts from Eddyville-Chariton battled back getting wins Highway 63 N. Bloomfield Davis County Lanes seven point run, putting them up 12-3 Blakesburg’s Lacey Alexander.of 21-17 and 15-8 to upset the Lady Call 664-1130 for reservations in the second game. Centerville tried Davis County took a 5-1 lead Mustangs. to battle back, but the lead built by over the Rockets in game one. Josie Davis County’s final loss came Fenton held up in the 21-12 win. Rushman had control of the serve and against Clarke. Davis County did Bowling & Pizza Davis County’s offensive produc-managed to sneak a few ace serves in show moments of great play in the tion and good serving were key fac-right at the start. The lead did not last match but could not overtime a tough tors in boosting Davis County to its long as Eddyville-Blakesburg came Clarke attack. The Lady Mustangs 15-12 win in the final game. storming back. Scoring on its next suffered a 21-16 and 21-17 loss. Davis County disposed of Albia two service possessions, the Rockets “It was a tough night for us,” said easily in two games. Albia could not managed to get a one-point lead. Coach Marla Wilfawn. “We played handle Davis County’s serving in The two teams battled back and pretty well at times, and at other game one. This time it was Jessica forth with Davis County holding times we did not look so good.” Every Friday 6-8 p.m. One of 41 kills: Colbi Lynch gets a shot during this match against Centerville in the South Central Conference Tournament. Lynch finished with 41 kills in the five Davis County matches. She also ended up with five blocks dur- One large single topping pizza and a 2 liter bottle of pop, plus 5 pairs of rental shoes (if needed). Page 3B • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Sportsline West Burlington-Notre Dame 13, Columbus 0 Passes Attempted...................21 10 Henderson...................1 9 0 9 Thomas, 8 of 9, 1 kill; Knapp, 4 of 5, 1 kill; ten, 4 of 7, 1 ace; Knapp, 6 of 6, 1 ace; Oct. 24 Schedule Passes Completed .................. 7 5 Veatch..........................1404 Rardin, 3 of 5, 1 kill; and Day, 4 of 4. Angie Rardin, 5 of 5, 1 ace; and Raven Sigourney-Keota at Davis County. Had Intercepted....................... 4 2 Totals ..........................7 138 1 Assists—Scholten, 6; and Day, 5. Day, 3 of 4. Football Mid-Prairie at West Burlington-Notre Dame. Total Offensive Plays ...............58 54 Digs—Kincart, 3. Hitting—Kincart, 3 of 3, 2 kills; Rardin, Louisa-Muscatine at Mediapolis. Total Net Yards ........................335 357 Punting .......................No Yds Avg Lg Oct. 24—Sigourney-Keota (9/10, V), *** 2 of 3, 1 kill; Scholten, 2 of 2; Thomas, 1 Central Lee at Columbus Junction. Average Gain Per Play.............58 66 Utt................................3 123 41.0 44 here, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Mediapolis Tournament of 2; and Knapp, 1 of 2. Fumbles: Number/Lost...........1/1 2/1 *** Penalties: Number/Yards........3/30 3/36 Punt Returns..............No Yds Lg Oct. 11 Assists—Scholten, 4; and Day, 2. Volleyball Number of Punts/Yards ...........3/123 1/33 Utt................................1 9 9 New London 21, DC JV 11 Digs—Day, 2; Hannah Altheide, 2; and Oct. 28—Regional Quarter-final match, Average Per Punt.....................410 330 New London 21, DC JV 18 Thomas, 1. Davis County-Albia winner vs. Wayne- Punt Returns: Number/Yards .1/9 2/9 Kickoff Returns..........No. Yds Lg Coach’s comments: “We had a rough Central Decatur winner, at Albia 7 p.m. Score by Quarters Number of Kickoffs/Yards .......3/28 7/309 Veatch..........................4 58 19 start to the day,” said Coach Melissa Football Oct. 31—Regional semi-final match at Mid-Prairie.........................12 7 21 0—40 Average Per Kickoff.................93 441 Vesely ..........................1 23 23 Yahnke. “We had to adjust the line-up Albia, 7 p.m. Davis County .....................0 6 0 6—12 Kickoff Returns: Armstrong....................1 18 18 DC JV 24, Albia 0 again. The girls had a hard time passing Nov. 4—Regional final at Washington, Number/Yards .......................7/99 3/19 Totals ..........................7 99 Oct. 13 the ball and setting up the offense.” Scoring Summary Int Returns: Number/Yards.....2/0 4/111 MP (9:41, 1st)—Tanner Miller, 13-yard run; Fumble Returns: Yards/TD .....0/0 0/0 Interceptions..............No Yds Lg. Serving—Ariel Thomas, 6 of 8, 4 aces; 7 p.m. Coach’scomments:“Weplayedverywell Cross Country considering the conditions got worse and PAT, kick failed. Miscellaneous Yards................ 0 0 Gregory........................2 0 0 AngieRardin,5of6,2aces;CecilKnapp,5 Oct. 23—District Meet, University of worse as the game went on. This was our MP (3:55, 1st)—Miller, 2-yard run; PAT, kick Third-Down Conversions.........3 of 12 5 of 7 of 5, 1 ace; and Hannah Altheide, 5 of 5. Iowa course, hosted by Iowa City Re- third straight win and our first shutout that failed. Fourth-Down Conversions ......1 of 3 0 of 1 Hitting—Rardin, 5 of 8; Knapp, 5 of 5; gina. Girls’ race at 4:30 p.m. Boys’ race I can remember in a while,” said Coach DC (7:25, 2nd)—Austin Utt, 48-yard run; PAT, Colbie Scholten, 4 of 4; Thomas, 3 of 4; at 5 p.m. Joe Rasmussen. kick failed. Rushing ............ No. Net TD Lg Avg and Raven Day, 3 of 3. MP (5:49, 2nd)—Ryan Gent, 17-yard run; Utt...................... 15 1151 48 7.7 Score by quarters Assists—Colbie Scholten, 6; and Han- PAT, Miller, kick. Martsching......... 11540 144.9 Albia...................0 0 0 0—0 Volleyball nah Altheide, 3. MP (10:17, 3rd)—Miller, 38-yard return of a Graves ............... 5 220 164.4 Davis County .....8 0 0 16—24 pass interception; PAT, Miller, kick. Mathews............ 2 4 0 2 2.0 DC JV 25, Albia 15 Digs—Scholten, 2; Knapp, 2; Rardin, Highlights—Jered Kuberski scored all MP (3:08, 3rd)—Colin Brenneman, 20-yard Fowler................ 1 2 0 2 2.0 DC JV 25, Albia 23 1; and Day, 1. Standings three of Davis County’s touchdowns. He pass from Gent; PAT, Miller, kick. Veatch................ 1 1 0 1 1.0 Oct. 7 *** District All Games rushed for two scores and caught one MP (:39, 3rd)—Miller, 6-yard run; PAT, Miller, Williams ............. 1 1 0 1 1.0 DC JV 21, Moulton-Udell 12 Team ..............................W L W L Coach’s comments: “We made several pass for a touchdown. Kyle Graves threw kick. Fligg................... 1 -2 0 -2 -2.0 West Burlington-adjustments to the line-up after having DC JV 21, Moulton-Udell 12 DC (4:02, 4th)—Eli Schooley, 14-yard pass Totals ................ 37 197 1 5.3 the touchdown pass. Chase Roberts and Notre Dame ....................6 0 8 0 some injuries this past week. I thought the Oct. 13 from Kyle Graves; kick failed. Tucker Henderson each scored two-point Mid-Prairie......................6 0 7 1 Passing............. C/A/Int Yds TD Lg girls played really well together. Our pass-Coach’s comments: “I thought the girls conversions for Davis County. Davis County ..................4253 ingandservingweredonewell,enablingus played well again after mixing up the line- Statistics.................................DC MP Graves ............... 3/6/1 65 1 47 Patrick Wright and Shane Lawson each Sigourney-Keota ............4253 up,” said Coach Melissa Yahnke. “Our First Downs .............................15 20 Mathews............ 2/5/0 37 0 23 to get several players hitting the ball well Mediapolis ......................2 4 3 5 had fumble recoveries. Rushing ................................... 9 16 Martsching......... 2/10/3 36 0 27 also,” said Coach Melissa Yahnke. serving really helped us during this game. Columbus .......................1 5 3 5 Passing.................................... 5 4 Totals ................ 7/21/4 138 1 Serving—Jackie Kincart, 8 of 9, 3 aces; We had some good serving from Jackie Central Lee .....................1526 Louisa-Muscatine...........0 6 0 8 Angie Rardin, 11 of 12, 3 aces; Colbie Penalty..................................... 1 0 Kincart, Ariel Thomas, and Cecil Knapp. Start Your Subscription Rushing Attempts....................37 44 Receiving....................No Yds. TD Lg Oct. 17 Results Scholten, 6 of 7, 1 ace; Raven Day, 5 of Overall, I also felt our passing was good Today to Yards Gained Rushing.............216 248 Utt................................1 470 47 Mid-Prairie 40, Davis County 12 5; Ariel Thomas, 3 of 6, 2 aces; and Cecil in this game.” Yards Lost Rushing .................19 8 Fowler..........................2 410 27 Central Lee 40, Louisa-Muscatine 14 Knapp, 2 of 5, 1 ace. Serving—Kincart, 9 of 10, 5 aces; The Bloomfield Democrat Net Yards Rushing...................197 240 Gregory........................1 230 23 Sigourney-Keota 14, Mediapolis 0 Hitting—Kincart, 12 of 12, 2 kills; Thomas, 8 of 10, 3 aces; Colbie Schol- Net Yards Passing ...................138 117 Schooley......................1 141 14 by Calling 664-2334 Win $50 Savings Bond Any and all family members can enter Hamilton Produce Co. 105 W. Franklin 641-664-2459 Bloomfield “You Have A Voice With Us” Bloomfield Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative, Inc. Spilman Auto Parts, Inc.15 Acres Late Model Wrecked Cars Kincart Physical Therapy Services Karen Sloan-Kincart, P.T., L.A.T. W. Brian Sharp, P.T., A.T.C. Georgia Stevens, P.T. Adm. Assist. Davis County Hospital (641) 664-2145, ext. 4353507 N. Madison Bloomfield, Iowa 52537 We participate in all major insurance plans! Over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. - 9 a.m.-Noon 101 E. 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Davis County High School senior Cleaning the pens and washing the Damon Hornaday has made a habit of pigs are also daily jobs, which need being successful at raising top quality to be done at the fair. pork on his family’s farm. Hornaday In 2008, Hornaday took just three has found success year in and year pigs to the fair. Those three pigs out, winning many awards at the earned the grand champion pen of Davis County Fair for his efforts. three honors for him as he continued Hornaday does not own and op his successful run of fair animals. erate a full-fledged hog operation Hornaday also shows cattle at the but has had swine projects since he fair. The family farm is a cattle and began 4-H in the fourth grade. Hor row crop operation first, with the naday will show hogs for the final hogs only as a part-time operation time next summer at the 2009 Davis during the time they are getting ready County Fair. for the fair. Despite next year being his final “Showing cattle is the money chance to show hogs, Hornaday said making part of it,” said Hornaday. “I he and his family are making some show the hogs because I enjoy it. You changes and have considered adding can make money showing hogs, too, a hog operation to their farm. The but I do it because it’s fun.” operation will not be a large one but Now that Hornaday’s time of will be a specialized one, according showing hogs at the fair is coming to Hornaday. outside when it is warmer,” he said. to a close, he and his family are “We have considered the idea of “I probably start going outside with considering making some changes to breeding and raising show pigs,” he them in late April and early May.”continue in the hog business. said. “We have always purchased our Hornaday said the key to his suc-“We kept one of the gilts that I pigs before and had them from March cess is working with the animals. You showed during the fair last year,” he until the time of the fair.” have to work with them and walk said. “We have also purchased a sec- Hornaday has always purchased with them. You also have to get them ond gilt. We would like to get into the his pigs from another breeder be-used to working with the stick that is business of breeding show hogs.” fore. He looks for a certain type of used in the show ring. If you do that, Hornaday said one of the reasons hog when purchasing them for show they will go slow and give a better they are looking at breeding show animals. He looks for pigs that are a appearance in the show ring,” said hogs is because their supplier of cross between the breeds of Hamp-Hornaday. “If a pig is running in the pigs each year is cutting back their shire, Duroc and Yorkshire. “I like show ring, the judge can’t get a very operation. the Hampshire breed because of its good look at them.”“My sister shows hogs, and we thickness. I like the Duroc breed be-In terms of cost, Hornaday said wanted to keep them around for cause they are fast growing pigs. The he spends probably $100 per animal her,” said Hornaday. “We wanted to Yorkshire breed gives the hog more for feed just to get them ready for the get into the business of selling show length of body and loin. Overall this fair during that four-month period. pigs. We will do this for a while, but type of cross is a big pig.”“There are other minor expenses, but who knows how long.” Hornaday said there are several that is the big one,” he said. things he is looking for from the Hornaday said a typical day at the breeding that he likes for his show pigs. The animals need to have good width to their body, and the back fat needs to be kept to a minimum. “You need an animal that is lean Thanks with a lot of muscle definition. You need an animal with a lot of body Pork Producers! length and one that is wide in the hips,” he said. 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When raising hogs, producers are obligated to produce safe food, protect and promote animal wellbeing, safeguard natural resources in all practices, ensure all practices protect public health, provide a safe and consistent work environment, and to contribute to a better quality of life in their community. “It’s a phrasing of what we’re doing all of the time,” said Iowa Pork Producers Association President Dave Moody, a pork producer from Nevada. “It’s something the public can see that’s part of what we always do anyway.” The ethical principles help define the pork industry and its core values and producers hope consumers will think of the industry in a positive light. The vision is simple. The industry wants the public to view it as a self-regulated industry that earns the trust of others. The pork industry has numerous programs, including Pork Quality Assurance Plus® and the Take Care Use Antibiotics Responsibly™ program to maintain a safe, high quality supply of pork. 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We Salute Our Area Pork Producers Pork tenderloin fajitas 2 whole pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each 6 ounces (3/4 cup) purchased fajita marinade Warm fl our tortillas Sautéed onions and bell peppers Salsa Place tenderloins in self-sealing bag; pour marinade over. Seal bag, refrigerate 24 hours. Heat oven to 450°F. Remove tenderloins from marinade (discard remaining marinade), pat dry and place in large shallow roasting pan. Roast tenderloins for 20-25 minutes, until internal temperature (measured with a meat thermometer) is 160°F. Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice one tenderloin; serve in tortillas with onions, bell peppers and salsa. Wrap and refrigerate remaining tenderloin. One tenderloin serves 4. Apricot-mustard grilled pork tenderloins 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each 6 tablespoons apricot preserves 1/2 cup mustard Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over a medium-hot fi re and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F., brushing with mustard mixture in the last few minutes. Let tenderloins rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve one tenderloin; cover and refrigerate remaining tenderloin. Grilled pork panini 3 cooked Balsamic Pork Chops (See recipe top left), thinly sliced; 4 1-ounce slices Provolone cheese; 8 slices Italian bread; Olive oil 1/2 cup purchased pesto Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each slice of bread. Top four slices of bread with sliced pork chops and cheese; top each sandwich with remaining bread. Lightly brush outer surface of sandwiches with olive oil; grill in a medium-hot skillet until toasted on each side. Serves 4. Balsamic pork chops 9 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick 12 ounces (11/2 cups) balsamic vinaigrette dressing Place chops in large, resealable bag; pour vinaigrette dressing over. Seal bag and refrigerate for 24 hours. Prepare medium-hot grill. Remove chops from marinade and pat dry. Discard remaining marinade. Grill chops directly over heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Serve four chops; cover and refrigerate remaining chops. Serves 4. Stovetop calzones 2 cooked Balsamic Pork Chops, thinly sliced; 1-141/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic, drained; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 4 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese; 8 slices Italian bread, diagonally sliced 1/2-inch thick; ground black pepper to taste. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, combine sliced pork chops, tomatoes, pizza sauce and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; top mixture with cheese and cover to melt cheese, 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, toast bread under broiler; arrange bread on serving plates. Spoon a portion of the pork mixture onto each slice of toast; season to taste with pepper and serve immediately. Serves 4. 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Lowering market weights does reduce supplies, but to have a price impact, a large number of producers must participate. A 5-pound reduction from 265 to 260 pounds is a 1.9 percent reduction in total pork supply. With all else equal, we might expect a 5-6 percent price increase from such a reduction in supply, about $2.50/ cwt in a $50/cwt carcass market. If producers are still selling hogs at the same weight they did when hogs were $75/cwt carcass and corn was $2/bushel, it is time to re-evaluate the optimal market weight. The most profi table weight at which to sell is when the additional cost of the next pound is equal to the revenue of that pound. This simple marketing rule is complicated by reality. In reality, the cost of adding weight increases at an increasing rate and changes with feed prices. In reality, adding weight may impact the lean premium and sort loss. If it does, that changes the price of all pounds, not just the added pounds. In reality, the price can change while you wait. At certain times of the year, odds favor increasing prices; at other times, falling prices are more likely. The table below shows how to evaluate this market timing decision. A spreadsheet version also is available on the Iowa Pork Industry Center web site (www. ipic.iastate.edu/) where you can plug in your own numbers and evaluate the impact of selling hogs at lighter weights. Expected return from selling hogs at a later date Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 A) Expected added weight .....................5 5 5 B) Current hog price ($/live cwt) .......$37.00 $37.00 $37.00 C) Cost of added weight ($/cwt) ........$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 D) Expected fi nal weight (cwt) ............$2.65 $2.65 $2.65 E) Change in premium ($/cwt) ............$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 F) Expected price change ($/cwt) ........$0.50 -$0.50 $0.00 A*(B-C)+D*(E+F) = Change in return Expected return from selling later ........$1.18 -$1.45 -$0.15 In all three examples, the producer is planning to add 5 pounds of gain from 260 to 265 pounds, and the added cost of the gain is 40¢/pound. Feed effi ciency at this weight is expected to be 4.0 and feed price is 10¢/pound. In this example the premium doesn’t change. In Case 1 the current bid is $37 and the price is expected to increase $0.50/ cwt during the 3-day wait. Under these conditions the producer would earn an extra $1.18/head by adding the weight. Case 2 is similar except that the price is expected to fall $.50/cwt and in this scenario, the producer would lose $1.45/ head by adding the weight and would be better off to sell now. Comparing Case 1 to Case 2 illustrates the risk of betting on a higher market. Case 3 refl ects a situation where the price doesn’t change, but prices are less than the cost of added gain. The producer is better off selling rather than waiting. Given the current forecast for hog and feed prices, all producers should evaluate their marketing weights. Light test weight corn can still work Researchers at South Dakota State University have determined that using light test weight corn and grain sorghum can still work well in swine feeding programs. The idea was brought forth to help producers deal with the rising cost of grain, helping to offset the cost of producing hogs today. “In the past, producers have saved money using grains with lower test weights, said South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler in an article written by Jarett C. Bies, Associate Writer for the AgBio Communications Unit at South Dakota State University. “If the corn price is decreased, say by 15 percent, and feeding effi ciency drops by about fi ve percent, a producer will still spend fewer total dollars using light test weight grain,” Thaler said. “The lower feed cost offsets the reduced effi ciency, and if you can buy light grains at harvest when the dockage is greatest, you have the best chance at saving money using this feed.” As an example, Thaler said if producers can lower corn costs by 50 cents a bushel buying low test weight corn, they would lower the average swine diet cost by $14.30 per ton of feed. “The lower cost offsets the lost effi ciency,” he said. Late spring planting and a cool fall may lead to lighter test weights for corn and milo this harvest season, but these feed options can still provide a viable feedstuff for swine herds. “Mold and mycotoxin are the fi rst concerns when purchasing weatherstressed corn or milo, as they could be found in these grains,” said Thaler. “If they are found, use that feed only for grow-finish pigs, and at low levels. If light test weight grain is mycotoxin-free, it can be fed to all classes of swine.” Thaler said in terms of nutrition, light test weight grains would have less energy, due to lower concentrations of starch and fat. “Canadian research shows there’s a 13.9 kcal/ kg decrease in metabolizable energy for every pound-per-bushel decrease in corn test weight,” he said. “And while light test weight grains are higher in protein, they do not necessarily have increased lysine levels.” If test weight is reduced by 25 percent or less, swine daily gain will not suffer. “Research here at South Dakota State University, along with work done at the University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, and in Canada has shown test weight can drop as much as 50 pounds per bushel without affecting feed effi ciency,” said Thaler. “But once that threshold is crossed, pigs may compensate for lower energy intake by eating more feed, thus potentially impacting feed effi ciency negatively.” Thaler said adding fat in the current price climate does not make economic sense. “Like any lower-energy feed, the best places to use low test weight grains are in fi nishing and gestation diets,” he said. “But with gestating diets, it’s important to be ready to increase the amount fed per day if sows are starting to lose body condition.” Another key consideration with light test weight grains is adding them to diets based on weight. “If producers do not have scales on their grinders, they may have problems adding the correct amounts of light grains,” Thaler said. “Also, light test weight grains have less bulk density, so mixers may become full before the desired weight of gain added is reached.” Byron Leu, Iowa State University Extension Livestock Specialists said that feeding the lighter weight corn to livestock is an option and can be a benefi t for some in their hog feeding operations. “This may come into play with later maturing corn,” said Leu. “From what I am hearing, the early corn is doing okay. But the later maturing corn that was planted in June could cause problems and we could see some of that at the lighter test weights.” Leu says that smaller producers won’t worry much about lighter test weight corn because they will feed what they have. “Larger operations could get away with using that lighter weight corn. They can blend and use it up fairly quickly. If they can do that, it won’t cause much of a problem, and they can benefi t from that.” For more information on the use of light test weight grains in swine feeding programs, ask for information at your county Extension offi ce, or call Thaler at (605) 688-5345. The Bloomfield Democrat 207-209 S Madison Bloomfield, IA 52537 664-2334 Call Today & We Will Be Glad To Assist You! Page 6B • The Bloomfi eld Democrat • Bloomfi eld, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Located at Gingerich Strawberry Farm and Greenhouse 1 mile E. of Drakesville & 1/2 mile N. on Jade Ave. All Hosiery On Sale 10-15-08 thru 10-31-08 Pulaski Gas & Grill Sinclair Station and Convenience Store 675-3235 Mon.-Sat., 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. •Pop •Gas •Hot Sandwiches •Groceries •Broasted Chicken •Breakfast Menu •Soft Serve Ice Cream Hwy.63 North Bloomfield Troy Elevator, Inc. Troy Pulaski Bloomfield 675-3375 675-3675 664-1393 Hamilton Produce Co. Specialists in L.P. Gas 105 West Franklin, Bloomfield Phone 664-2459 Serving Davis and Wapello Counties 505 W. Jefferson Bloomfield, Iowa 52537 Phone: 641-664-1974 LANCASTER LUMBER INC. We Stock a Complete Line of Building Materials Complete Buildings or Packages Available Garages • Pole Barns • Commercial Lan-Dow Buildings Toll Free: 800-424-5071 Fax: 660-457-3133 500 Green St. Lancaster, MO Free Estimates Free Delivery Dearborn Roofing 912 W. 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The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 contains a provision that a producer on a farm will not receive direct payments, countercyclical payments, or average crop revenue payments if the sum of the base acres of covered commodities and peanuts on a farm is 10.0 base acres or less. As of Oct. 13, 2008, this provision has been suspended for DCP contract year 2008 only. Farms with 10.0 base acres or less that are already enrolled and approved in the DCP program will be issued direct payments. Any producer with a farm that has 10.0 base acres or less that is not currently enrolled in the DCP must complete all applicable paperwork by Nov. 26, 2008, if they wish to participate in the 2008 DCP. This extension for DCP signup applies only to producers with farms of 10.0 base acres or less. More information is available at the Davis County FSA office. The Mutchler Community Center lost $49,518 last year, an audit report by Davis and Lewis, Certified Public Accountants, says. The Mutchler Center’s revenue totaled $85,066 for the year that ended December 31, 2007, a decrease of approximately 15 percent over the year that ended December 31, 2006. Eight percent of the decrease is attributed to a grant received in 2006, which was not received in 2007. Expenses for the year totaled $134,584, a decrease of approximately 1.25 percent over the prior year. The report contained recommendations and comments to Mutchler Center officials concerning accounting, financial and internal control matters. They agreed with the auditor’s recommendations and are making the necessary changes where possible. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the office of the Auditor of State and the Mutchler Community Center office. Mutchler Center loss near $50,000 Page 7B • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 Open Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m..-4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 664-1CUP COFFEE HOUSE Serving specialty coffees and drinks, rolls, donuts, muffins, fruit, sandwiches, soups, salads and pies! Classifi ed Ads Want Ads that really work! To Place An Ad: Call: 664-2334 Write: Classfi ed Advertising, The Bloomfi eld Democrat, P.O. Box 19, 207-209 S. Madison, Bloomfi eld, Iowa 52537 Online: www.bdemo.com Deadline: 11 a.m., Mondays Publications Policy The Bloomfi eld Democrat wishes to give the best service possible. We ask that you check your ad the fi rst time it appears in the newspaper. If you need to make any changes, or corrections, please call us and we will gladly change it for the next paper. We cannot be responsible for any costs that might result from any error or omission above the cost of the advertisement. 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Index Happy Ads ..................................1 Organization Meetings .....................................2 Cards of Thanks .........................3 In Memory ..................................4 Lost & Found ..............................5 Apts. for Rent .............................6 Homes for Rent ..........................7 Homes for Sale ...........................8 Farms for Rent ............................9 Farms for Sale ..........................10 Mobile Homes ..........................11 Other Real Estate .....................12 Items for Rent ...........................13 Home and Garden ....................14 Clothing ....................................15 Feed, Grain, Seed ....................16 Livestock ..................................17 Pets ..........................................18 Farm Equipment .......................19 Cars, Trucks .............................20 Recreational Veh. ......................21 Service ......................................22 Personals ..................................23 Help Wanted .............................24 Bus. Opportunities ...................25 Positions Wanted .....................26 Vacations, Etc. ..........................27 Announcements .......................28 Miscellaneous ...........................29 Auctions ...................................30 Fund Raising ............................31 Garage Sales ............................32 Probate .....................................33 No need to wait until next week! Place your ad online 1. Go to www.bdemo.com 2. Click “Place a Classifi ed” 3. Fill Out the form provided 4. Click Place Your Ad 5. We’ll Take Care of the rest and start your ad online as soon as the next day! Regular TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Fat Cattle, Butcher Cows, Bulls & Veals Regular Sale Every 10:30 a.m. Fat Cattle, IMBIO "Sure Health" Calf Sale Tuesday, Dec. 20; 1:00 p.m. (Due to large numbers, sale will be Tuesday. Calves need to arrive Monday morning as usual.) Special Cattle Sale Wednesday, Dec. 21; 11:00 a.m. BLOOMFIELD LIVESTOCK MARKET Hwy. 63 North Office: 641-664-2435 Bloomfield www.bloomfieldlivestockmarket.com Ron Schooley Phil Schooley 641-664-3521 Home 641-664-3450 Home Mike Durflinger 641-675-3793 Special New Year's Cattle Sale Wednesday, Jan. 4; 11:00 a.m. Bloomfield Livestock Market BLOOMFIELD LIVESTOCK MARKET Hwy. 63 North Office: 641-664-2435 Bloomfield www.bloomfieldlivestockmarket.com Ron Schooley Phil Schooley 641-664-3521 Home 641-664-3450 Home Mike Durflinger 641-675-3793 IMBIO Calf Sale Monday, Oct. 27, 7:00 p.m. (Please call in your head count for this sale) Special Cattle Sale Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11:00 a.m. Special Cattle Sale Wednesday, Nov. 5, 11:00 a.m. In Loving Memory Linda Blasi Oct. 23, 1999 You will be in our hearts forever. Love, Kim and John We miss you and love you so much. Maintenance Tech Christensen Farms, one of the nation’s top pork producers, is interviewing for a Maintenance Tech position for the Bloomfield, Iowa location. The ideal candidate will have a desire to efficiently perform asset maintenance program, complete seasonal equipment preparation according to schedules, do repair work and assist repair staff on assigned and other farms, effectively work with production, repair, and maintenance staff to maximize quality of work and productivity. This position offers excellent training and the opportunity for advancement for high achieving employees. Starting pay is $11.50/hour with fantastic benefits, day hours and the chance to grow with a progessive company. If you are interested in the opportunity, please send your resume, apply on-line at www.christensenfarms. com or apply in person at 113 S. Madison, Bloomfield, IA. For an application to be mailed, contact Teresa Garmon at 641- 664-3747. The family of Irene Camp wishes to extend their thanks to family and friends for the outpouring of sympathy in kind words, deeds, and prayers during this sad time. Thank you to the ladies at the Bloomfi eld Methodist Church for the wonderful lunch. Special thanks to Richard, Lisa and Jamie at Wagler Funeral Home; their care, concern and compassion were above and beyond the expected. Danny, Margaret and Family Collene, Don and Family Clint, Lynn and Family Len, Mona and Family FALL OPEN HOUSES Lynch LYNCH REALTY, INC. Lynch Stephanie Lynch: 641-459-2144 Rod Lynch: 641-459-2144 Nancy Holt: 660-465-2685 Tracy Miller: 641-664-3016 Marcella Prevo: 641-675-3275 Donna Wensel: 641-693-9100 Cody Barnett: 641-664-1852 Full listing inventory available at our door 24 hrs. a day. PICK ONE UP - CALL FOR MORE INFO. ON THE WEB @ www.lynchrealtyinc.com or www.bdemo.com (click on Lynch Ads) or www.realtor.com 103 E. Franklin, Bloomfield, IA 641-664-2275 Lois Lynch, Broker: 641-459-2236 407 E. Franklin, Bloomfield 23772 Floris Road, Bloomfield 701 W. South, Bloomfield 21429 Ice Avenue, Bloomfield Sunday, October 26th 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Happy Ads 1 Congratulations to the Centerville B.A.F.T. fi shing team for your 2008 victory over the Bloomfi eld Piper’s Pike Pounders team. “You really whooped us this year!” 1-42-2 Cards of Thanks 3 In Memory 4 Lost & Found 5 Lost: Small calico cat with pink collar. Vicinity of 400 Block N. West St. Call 641-777-1514. 5-43-1 Apts. for Rent 6 For Rent: Large, 950 square foot, 2-bedroom apartment, fresh paint, new laminate fl oor, washer and dryer, $450 per month plus deposit. Call 641-208-0293 or 641-799-2731. 6-2-tf Homes for Rent 7 For Rent: 3 BR in country, close to town. $325 per month, includes water. 641-664-1528 7-43-tf Items for Rent 13 Bloomfi eld Mini Storage Serving you from 2 safe and convenient locations. Call 641-664-1066 13-23-tf Cars, Trucks 20 Need New Wheels? Sell your old car or truck with a Bloomfi eld Democrat Want Ad. 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Opportunities 25 Correspondents’ reports Certified Medical Assistant/LPN Full-Time Medical Oncology Hema- tology of Ottumwa has a po- sition open for a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN. They will provide nursing as- sessment, direct patient care, medical record duties and assist physicians with pro- cedures. Proficiency in lab draws, experienced in tele- phone triage, and patient edu- cation is desirable. Position available immediately. Send resume to: UI Medical Oncology Hematology- Ottumwa Attn: Cindy Snedigar 1003 Pennsylvania Avenue Ottumwa, IA 52501 Crop Adjuster opportunities Rural Community Insur- ance Services, a Wells Fargo company, currently has part- time and “flexible” crop ad- juster positions available to work the territory of Eastern Iowa.Adjusters will office out of their home in the territory. Adjusters will possess ex- cellent communication and customer service skills and basic PC skills. 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Call 641 664-2334. 31-31-tf Garage Sales 32 Garage Sale Thurs., Oct. 23 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 24 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Clyman, Marshall and Davis 608 West Jefferson St. Boys’ sizes—newborn to 10, winter coats; girls’ sizes 5 to 8; women’s clothing and maternity clothing; highchair; stroller; bassinet; toys; books; Christmas decorations; household items; and misc. 32-43-1 County News Doran and Glenys Bolin attended Linda and Gale Bogle’s anniversary party on Agency. Saturday evening at Troy By Ida Glattfelder WeextendoursympathytoRussell and Tina Jarvis and family on the loss of her father, Robert Ward. He lived in Troy for a while. He was a helpfulfriendtotheTroyCommunityand a pleasant fellow to be around. The funeral service was held at the church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Burial was at the Troy Cemetery. The church ladies served a luncheon afterwards. We are preparing for our God’s Portion Supper and Sale to be held on Nov. 15. Be sure and write us on your calendar, and we’ll be watchingfor you. Jim Garrels and friends and family served catfish on Saturday evening to the church family. There seemed to be a small problem in getting the cooked fish into the eating area in the basement. It disappeared as fast as it was cooked. Many people brought salads, cornbread, vegetables and desserts. The whole meal was a treat! Thankyou, Jim,andallwhomadethe evening fun. The Exline family had a concert in the sanctuary. Thank you, Julieandfamily—mom,threesisters, family and young folks. PastorDonnaOlingerwillcelebrate a birthday on Oct. 23. The Help Your Neighbor Club met in Lebanon and ventured to Bentonsport to tour Ellis and BeverlyAndrews’“churchhome.”Ithasmade a beautiful home. Beverly served us coffee and cherry rolls, and we toured both floors of the house. Then we went to Bonaparte and toured the old buildings and ate lunch at Ben’s Retreat. It was a wonderful trip for the eight ladies who went. Drakesville By Eileen Bolin Brenda and Grant Wilsey and children of Rush City, Minn., spentWednesday night with Betty Jones andleftonThursdaytogoto St.Louis tovisitGrant’smotherandsister.Theyreturned home on Saturday. Barbara Moore hosted a pre- Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. In attendance were Susan and Eric Knapp, Sam and Tyler; Brian and Peggy Moore; Clayton and MollyMoore and Laynee; Erin and Adam Humble andAiden. Debbie didn’tgetto come from Ames. Paul and Mabel Overturf enjoyedThursday lunch with her brother, Jack Brooks, from Arkansas. Sisters RoseWidmar,CarolynCoxandSusie Lappine joined them also. Charles and Shirley Selman of Union Point, Ga., visited Saturdaywith cousin Eileen Bolin. They were here for his 50-year class reunion held at Bridge View in Ottumwa. His parents were Carl and Mildred Selman. Jim and Judy Matheney attended the Wapello County Churches’Charge Conference on Sunday afternoonattheWillardStreetChurch in Ottumwa. Saturday evening, Jim and JudyMatheney and Lon and Barb Creath attended the Harvest Supper at the Cantril Methodist Church. Thursday evening, Oct. 23, Blakesburg Methodist Church will host a co-op meal at 6 p.m. and a singspiration at 7 p.m. All are welcome. FallcleaningdayattheDrakesville ChurchisWednesdayat8a.m.Ladies and gentlemen are invited to help. Frances Fenton hosted the MerryMixers Club on Tuesday. Attending were Wanetta Roemerman, Joyce Sampson, Mary Wiegand, Eileen Bolin, Jackie Reinhard, Martha Dutton, and the hostess, Frances. Davis County senior citizen news By Ruth Swaim In1492,Columbussailedtheocean blue, and today, October 13th, we observe the day as Columbus Day. AndifyoulivedinCanada,youwould be celebrating Thanksgiving today. We were saddened by the death of Jay Wilburn. He served as a member of the Davis County Agency on Aging, and we will miss his sound judgment. The day at the center started with Dr. Jake Settles talking to us about preventive health care. He made some very good points to help keep seniorshealthy.Theplanisforahealth relatedprogrammonthlyprovidedbymedical personnel. Itsoundslikeafullweekwithpitch today,peek-a-boopokerTuesday and Thursday, and exercise with Lynneand the Busy Buddy Preschoolers Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. Janet Schwieger will be here Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. to check blood sugar. Paula kind of took the wind out of oursailswhensheread“Tensignsyou are too old for Halloween.” Guess we won’t go trick or treating. Darn! We had a good menu today with Salisburysteak,gravy,oven-browned potatoes, Harvard beets, peaches and a roll. FYI: About the only thing you can do on a shoestring these daysis trip. Fact of Life: The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. The menu today, Tuesday, fit rightin with the cooler temperature. We enjoyed the hearty beef soup, whole wheat roll, surprise orange salad and cereal bar that Karla set before us. You could never guess what occasion we observe today. It’s “Be Bald and Be Free Day.” A trifle ridiculous, wouldn’t you say? Paula shared a hilarious joke involving a Volkswagen Beetle and a Rolls Royce. Her source for clever jokes seems to be unending. Peek-a-boo poker took over after lunch, and a good time was had byall. FYI: Just because the Declaration of Independence states everyone is entitled to the pursuit of happinessdoesn’t mean the government should finance the chase. Fact of Life: Americans believe in life, liberty, and the purchase of happiness. The center was really jumpingtoday, Wednesday, and I mean that literally. The combined activities of energetic Lynne and the precociousBusy Buddies Preschoolers created a lively atmosphere. Those little guysreally live up to their name of BusyBuddies. Janet Schwieger was present through all the activity takingblood sugar tests. She does this periodically. All of you grouchy people, todayhas been set aside to celebrate you. It is also National Poetry Day and White Cane Safety Day. We can look forward to seeingKevinNelsonfromHumanaMondayinstead of Wednesday, his usual time to serve ice cream and cake. The change is due to a conflict with Gail Legals 34 Government bodies are required by Iowa law to publish legal (also known as public notices) in official newspapers located in the county. Those publication requirements are intended as a means to inform citizens of governmental actions that may be of special significance. Notice to Bidders 1. Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor of Davis County at her office in Bloomfield, Iowa, until 9:00 a.m. (CDST) on September 29, 2008, for the various items of construction work listed below. 2. No Bid Bond will be required for this work. Failure to execute contract and file acceptable Certificate of Insurance within 15 days of the date of approval for rewarding of the contract, as provided herein, will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award. 3. Plans, specifications and proposal forms for the work may be seen and may be secured at the office of the County Engineer. 4. All proposals must be filed on forms furnished by the County, sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected. The County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids. 5. Attention of Bidders is directed to the Special Provisions covering the qualifications of bidders and subletting or assigning of the contract. 6. Bidders are not required to be on the current Iowa Department of Transportation qualified bidders list. (This is a materials bid only, including delivery to site.) L-C0(2)-26, Debris removal from various box culverts and bridges. The contractor will need to visit sites to determine quantity. It is requested that the contractor start with bid-item number 2. Goldie Rysdam Davis County Auditor 10-20-2008 34-43-2 PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Wayne Schooley plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit Building sediment basins and a filter strip. The storm water discharge will be from construction side located in NE ¼ 33 T70N R13W. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: Chequest Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. 34-43-1 The Bloomfield Democrat 664-2334READ Every Issue! 105 E. Locust Bloomfield“Don‘t Make a Move Without us” 1104 E. Franklin Street, Bloomfield Kathy Brown Broker/Owner680-4753Angie Brown Realtor208-6288306 W. Duffield, Bloomfield Sunday, October 26 2:00-4:00 p.m.OPEN HOUSESOPEN HOUSESFALL Smith who will be here Wednesdaywith her Chef Charles presentation. Paula shared a hilarious joke that she had received via Internet from a person who shall remain anonymous. Karlahadhelpinthekitchentoday. WendyGarrettistrainingtobeoursub cook.Theirmealwasreallydelicious. The menu was roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, scalloped cabbage, apple crisp and a roll. Lots of pinochle players were on hand to enjoy the afternoon. FYI: The Republicans and Democrats share one thing in common—our money. Fact of Life; Behind everysuccessful person stands a spouseand the IRS. One takes credit, and the other takes the cash. Thursday was the day for liver and onions, favored by some and disdained by others. Parsley buttered potatoes,greenbeancasserole,whole wheat roll and plums were served also. The 16th is observed as National Disabilities Mentoring Day, World Food Day, and Boss’s Day. If everydoghashisday,it’sonlyfairthateveryboss should be afforded the same. A big box of apples was left at the center by Karl Kinnamon. That means a lot of seniors will be eatingapplesauce and other creations. FYI: Statistics indicate that the averagefamilycouldusemoremoneythan it is getting…and usually does. Fact of Life: The parking meter is the only place where you can literallybuy time. Thank Goodness It’s Friday!, and a rainy, dreary Friday it is, but that’s not a deterrent to those attending the center. The menu fit right in with the cool day. Karla and Wendy prepared chili with a cheese slice, creamy coleslaw, total muffin, and fruit. The attendees were informed byPaula that today, the 17th, is Black Poetry Day,aswellasbeingMulligan Day. Tomorrow, the 18th, is a day we all can enjoy—it is the “Sweetest Day.” Bingo fell by the wayside for lack of players. FYI: People judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold, but so has a hard-boiled egg. Fact of Life: Some people live a dog’s life. They come home with muddy feet, make themselves comfortable, sit back and wait to be fed. Check The Bloomfield Democrat Online At www.bdemo.com Cash. Not responsible in case of accident The information in this sale brochure was obtained from the best reliable sources available to us. However, the Auctioneers or their employees willnotbe held liable should the above information be incorrect. Any announcement made day of sale will take precedence over any previous advertising. SALE CONDUCTED BY Don Horn Auctioneering Service 209 East Jefferson, Bloomfield, IA Phone: 641-664-1385 • 641-722-3796 -Home • 641-208-0254 -Cell “We don’t talk service, we give it.” Auctioneers: Don Horn, Bloomfield, IA • Jerry Bish, Bloomfield, IA Rodney Lawson, Bloomfield, IA Estate Auction To settle the estate of Edith Horn, I will sell at public auction the following real estate, car, household goods and miscellaneous, located at 212 West 1st St., Moulton, Iowa, on Saturday, October 25, 2008 Starting at 10:00 A.M. Sharp. Real Estate sells at 11:00 A.M. This is a modern 3 bedroom home, has large living room and kitchen, bath, 2 porches, attached garage. Has gas forced air furnace, less than 5 years old, window A.C., storage building, excellent location in Moult- on, Iowa. This home will sell in a price range you can afford, so make your arrangements and come prepared to buy. To inspect this home prior to sale date contact Don Horn at 641-208-0254. Legal Description: Lot 7 and the west 10 ft. of Lot 8, in Block 48, in the original town of Moulton, Iowa. Terms: 20% down at close of auction; bal- ance due upon delivery of deed and abstract showing marketable title. Taxes: Prorated to date of possession. Possession: At closing on or before Dec. 1, 2008. Sells subject to court approval Household Goods, Collectibles and Miscellaneous Kenmore refrigerator 20.6 cu. ft. Maytag auto washer Maytag gas range 30” Microwave Zenith portable color TV with remote Single iron bed complete, ornate (2) Double metal beds complete Glider rocker Swivel rocker End tables Floor lamp (2) Wooden rockers Night stand Sofa, three cushion Love seat Bedding Dishes, pots & pans, cooking utensils (3) Four-drawer chests Step stool Granite top table Glass jars Round oak dining room table, double ped- estal Old dresser with wishbone mirror Old library table Wooden cheese box Army blankets Wall mirror oak frame (2) Matching solid oak chairs Other wooden chairs Hall tree Old post cards Moulton School yearbooks U.S. Army child’s pedal jeep, good condition Hand and garden tools Wheel barrow Aluminum step ladder 6’ Garden hose Porch swing True Value Lawn Chief garden tiller McCullough chainsaw Sears Craftsman belt sander 1 ¼ H. P. Many more items not listed Car 1986 Chevy Celebrity 4 door car V6 engine, only 55,850 actual miles, nice car, No rust. Edith L. Horn Estate 212 West 1st St., Moulton, Iowa Don Horn Bloomfield, Iowa Executor for Estate Rick Lynch Bloomfield, Iowa Attorney for Estate Page 10B • The Bloomfield Democrat • Bloomfield, Iowa • Oct. 22, 2008 LifeWeddingsEngagementsBirthdaysFood Special Events What’shappening? Michelle and Cale Berryman Rodman, Berryman are married in Wisconsin Class of 1948: Front row: Elaine (Fre-man, Lillie (Jones) John, Eileen (Daugherty) drickson) Spurgeon, Edith (Gibson) Bingaman, Hillhouse, Marianne (Pirtle) Ashmead, and Donna (Clyman) Gordy, Marianna (Leon) Norma (Forsythe) O’Brien. Back row: Curtis Frymoyer, Jacquetta (Guinn) Zemo, Marcene Smith, William Smith, Lloyd Downing, Donald (Howard) Weilbrenner, and Virginia (White) Bart, Vonnie Brooks, James Baughman, Daniel Alford. Second row: Barbara (Whisler) French, O’Brien, and Robert Fye. Martha (Craig) Utt, Virginia (Bailey) Lock- Class of 1948 holds 60th reunion The Bloomfield High School class Paul J. Spurgeon, and William Dean ring was found at the sewer lift staof 1948 celebrated their 60th reunion Frymoyer.tion. It had been missing for some 50 at the Bloomfield Country Club on A picture taken by Raymond Fort years. It was given to his son, John, Sept. 6 with 22 classmates and nine was mailed to each person who or-and daughter, Susan. Also of interest guests present.dered one. was finding the late Estill Gene Holt’s Those present were Donald Bart of Bill Smith and Elaine Spurgeon family so they could claim the Great Port St. Lucie, Fla., Donna Clyman were co-chairs of the reunion com-Iowa Treasure Hunt funds of his that The Allen Centennial Gardens in men were Eric Berryman, brother of Gordy of Amarillo, Texas, Virginia mittee. Assisting them were Vonnie had gone unclaimed. Norma and Madison, Wis., was the setting for the the groom, Aron Rodman, brother White Alford of Holts Summit, Mo., Laverne Brooks, Norma Forsythe Elaine found clippings and informa-marriage of Michelle Rodman and of the bride, Pete Borchardt and Dan and Robert Fye of Clayton, Calif. O’Brien, Jacquetta Guinn Zemo, tion to add to the memory book that Cale Berryman on Saturday, Aug. McCallum, friends of the groom. Attending from Iowa were Virginia Marianne Pirtle Ashmead, Barbara was compiled five years ago.16, 2008. The 4:15 p.m. double ring Timothy Rodman, nephew of the Oct. 23 Bailey Lockman and Lloyd Down-Whisler French and Virginia White Correspondence from those not ceremony was preformed by Pastor bride, was the ring bearer. Gamblers Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., ing of Moravia, James Baughman Alford. able to attend was received from John Glynn Laing.Following the ceremony a recep- Camel Club, Ottumwa. of Pulaski, Vonnie Laverne Brooks The maroon and gold color deco-Chadwick of St. Louis, Mo.; Marilyn Parents of the couple are the tion was held at The University and Marianna Leon Frymoyer of Ot-rating theme included carnations in Rogers Hofstettler, of Lexington, late Dr. Anne Reevesman, Joseph Club. Oct. 24 tumwa,IleneDaughertyHillhouseof bud vases displayed on doilies tat-Mo.; Fonda Benge Franklin of Milicia of Sheboygan, Wis., Larry SheisagraduateoftheUniversity Optimist Club, 7 a.m., Southfork Iowa City, Edith Gibson Bingaman ted by Marianne Pirtle Ashmead’s Angleton, Texas; Herbert and Dixie and Sue Rodman of Baltimore, Md., of Wisconsin-Madison where she Restaurant. of Cantril, Jacquetta Guinn Zemo mother, Mary Pirtle, who lived to McCord Bowling of Georgetown, and Garry and Rebecca Berryman earned both a JBA and an MS. She Chautauqua Club, 1 p.m., luncheon. of Centerville, Marcene Howard be 104 years old. Barbara Whisler Texas; Sherry Stockham Joy, Frank of Scottsdale, Ariz., and formerly is a public relations coordinator at Weilbrenner of Mt. Vernon, Daniel French assisted with the decorations. McClure and Don Weede of Tucson, of Bloomfield. De Witt and Phyl-WEA Trust Insurance. Oct. 25 and Norma Forsythe O’Brien of The carnations were given as door Ariz., Evelyn Harsch Wallman of Oro lis Shelton of Bloomfield are the He is a graduate of the Univer- SHARE pick-up, 9-10 a.m., Senior Drakesville, Lillie Jones John of prizes to lucky winners.Valley, Ariz., Marie Hubbartt Bailey grooms’ grandparents.sity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where Center. Des Moines, Curtis Smith of An-Vonnie Laverne Brooks was mas-of Buhl, Idaho, Helen Leyda McWil-Rebecca Rodman, sister of the he earned a BBA and of the Univer- Oct. 27 keny, William Smith of Moulton, ter of ceremonies. He gave the liams of Manchester, Helen Burton bride, was maid of honor. Brides-sity of Wisconsin-Madison where he Weight Watchers, 5 p.m., Bloomfield Martha Craig Utt, Marianne Pirtle welcome and prayer before the noon Young of Ottumwa, Robert Long of maids were Tiffany Rodman, sister-earned an MBA. He is the sourcing Christian Church. Ashmead, Barbara Whisler French meal. Thanks were sent to Molly Ankeny, Willene Mitchell Marvin in-law of the bride, Alicia Condit, manager at Cummins Inc. Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Bloomfield and Elaine Fredrickson Spurgeon, Piper who served the tasty meal. of Ames and Velda Rose Frette of Christine Dussault and Katie Ram-Following a wedding trip to the Christian Church. all of Bloomfield. Vonnie read the list of 54 deceased Story City.mer, all friends of the bride.Mediterranean area, the couple will Guests were Debbie Bart, Denise classmates and the list of 42 deceased Virginia edited and brought the Brad Berryman, brother of the make their home at 9439 Eagle Nest Oct. 28 Hernandy, Ruby Smith, Carol Baugh-spouses of classmates—many whom new pages for classmates who were groom, served as best man. Grooms-Lane, Middleton, WI. TOPS, 6 p.m., DC Extension Office, man, Thelma Daugherty Covert, we all knew. He called the attendance present and to be sent to those who basement. Jeanette Smith, Harold Weilbrenner, roll. The class extends sympathy to ordered them. Elaine brought get- Jack Wilkinson who did not attend well cards for the classmates to sign Ex-hospital employees meet Prairie Home Club, 2 p.m. Hostess: as planned—his wife (Jean Stookes-to be sent to Helen Leyda McWil- Gretchen Kinnamon. This week’s bury Wilkinson) passed away Sept. liams, Marilyn Rogers Hofstettler The ex-employees of the Davis and enjoyed going on a hayride. Oct. 29 17, 2008.and Charles Gandy.County Hospital met on Tuesday, The roll call for November will Rotary, 6:45 a.m., Southfork Elaine reported on classmates who A breakfast at Southfork Restau-Oct. 14, at the Oasis Coffee House be about Thanksgiving, and each did not attend. Of interest, after the rant was attended by 13 on Sunday, with thirteen present for refreshments member is to bring a recipe using Restaurant. Births death of Bobby C. Jones, his class Sept. 7. and to visit about times past. pumpkin. Roll call was anything pertaining The meeting was adjourned with to the month of October—fall trips, a prayer for the day. Matt and Stephanie Henkenius of looking at the beauty of changing Those attending were Joan Nor- Burton timber Iowa City are the parents of a son, colors, celebrating Halloween when man, Helen McElderry, Mary B. Kyle Brennan, born Sunday, October we were young and when our chil-Hancock of Ottumwa, Kay Engle, reunion held 19, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. dren were home, picking apples, Willa Mathews, Nan McBride, El- He weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and has a The annual Burton “Timber” re- and telling all the good ways to fix dinah Stockham, Willa Harter, Alice sister, Lindsey. union was held on Sunday, Oct. 12, apples. Recipes for apple desserts Huffman, Mary D. Shirley of Ottum- Grandparents are Ron and Grace in the John Burton timber. were brought and enjoyed. All in wa, Eva Adams, Joy Campbell and Henkenius and Gary and Karen Spur- Those attending were Boyd and all, October is a month enjoyed by Betty Forsythe of Lancaster, Mo. geon, of Bloomfield. Joy Burton; Dan and Earlene Burton; many. The next meeting will be on Tues Great-grandparents are Lowell and Steve and Joyce Burton; Gladys Bur- Joan Norman reported that Oct. day, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Aunty Lubelle Spurgeon and Ed and Fran- ton; Inez Bowling; Larry and Glenda 14 is her mother’s, Bernice Reed’s, Granny’s. ces Amstutz, all of Bloomfield. Bowling; Jim and Joann Replogle; birthday—she was 104 on this day Garnet Replogle; Wilbur Swindler *** Ryan and Ashley Brinegar are the and Erma Palmer; Brent and Tracie parents of a son born Oct. 16, 2008, at Burton, Jaydyn, Avery and Liberty; the Davis County Hospital. Landon Mike and Denise Burton; Terry and Magnify Your Monica Statton; Ted and Sandra Ryan weighed six pounds, three and Florence Weilbrenner one-half ounces. Hunter; Myles McClure; Rick and Marie Pflanz Ronda Lotich, Ryan and Nick; Jane Grandparents are Dale and Alice Profits! Brinegar, the late Mary Brinegar, Weilbrenner will Connors and Cory; Gary and Sue Calvin and Lisa King, B.J. Riggs and Statton; Eric and Melia Piper, Co-Run A hen and Claire; John and Mandie Rodney Gooden.celebrate her Marie Pflanz Classified Ad Today! Great-grandparents are Beverly Replogle, Max and Maddie. Brinegar, Wilma and Randy Wilson, 99th birthday to celebrate Also attending were Chris and Bob King, Ron and Kathy Terrell and Stephanie Burton and Charlize; Florence Weilbrenner will cel-101st birthday The Bloomfield Bill and Norma Riggs. David and Tiffany Burton, Madison, ebrate her 99th birthday on Oct. 28.Bryson and Brooke; Selby and Pam She was born Oct. 28, 1909, to Marie Pflanz of Bloomfield will Democrat Lusher; Kim Beeler; Sandra Red- William and Bessie Becraft in Scot-be celebrating her 101st birthday on 207-209 S. Madison, Bloomfield ding; Joshua White; Mike Jackson; 69th reunion Saturday, Oct. 25. land County, Mo. She is the oldest of Phone 641-664-2334 Marshall Jackson; Herman and Phyl 11 children. She married Elmer Weil-A card shower is being held in her bdemo@netins.net lis Fowler; Latera Lusher; Kaylee brenner on Feb. 3, 1929. He passed honor, and cards may be sent to 108 http://www.bdemo.com Reinbach and Carsten; Cindy Hayes; is held by away in 2002. They had celebrated N. Pine St., Bloomfield, IA 52537. Austin Redding; Ross and Angela their 73rd wedding anniversary. Hunter and Holland; Jesse and Me- Class of ‘39 She has two children, Louise Rupe linda Replogle and Carter; Tony and and LaVern Weilbrenner. She has Start Your Subscription KimBurton,AundriaandTyler;Leah The class of 1939 held their 69th five grandchildren and eight great- Baker; Ember Baker, Cheyenne and class reunion on Sept. 27 at South- Today to Get it to the grandchildren. Alex; Jennifer Henderson, Lucas fork Restaurant. “The class of ’39 Cards congratulating her may be and Leland. is doing mighty fine,” penned by The Bloomfield Democrat paper on time! sent to her at 29703 Robin Blvd., “Tubby” Spilman, was displayed on Bloomfield, IA 52537. by Calling 664-2334Club reports a banner during the festivities. There were nine members of The Bloomfield Democrat wants to publish your wedding story the class present along with eleven Coming Attractions: Nights in RodantheBeverly Hills ChihuahuaHigh School Musical 3 Friday, Oct. 24Saturday, Oct. 25Sunday, Oct. 26 7:30 p.m. PG13 Tickets: Adult $5.00; Student (12 & under) $4.00 and picture in a timely fashion while it’s still news and you are 4-H news guests. Also, Mildred Spilman was still newlyweds.That’s why there is a deadline of: a special guest. Lucky LeprechaunsMax Deal welcomed all after a Six weeks after your wedding! The Lucky Leprechauns 4-H Club delicious meal. Each member gave If you get it to us on time, we’ll give the bride and met on Oct. 19 at the home of Jackie, a short review of the past year’s Audra, Will and Ben Kincart.experiences. groom a free six-month subscription. If you are late, Levi Boas gave a demonstration Lucile McConnell read letters we’ll charge you $25 to publish the story. on using a stealth cam.from those who could not come and The election of new officers was relayed a phone message from Teddy Pictures submitted may be color or black and white. Photog- held. They are Quincy Boas, presi-Runkle in California. Several read raphers’ proofs are accepted and will be promptly returned. (Do dent; Levi Boas, vice president; ings were presented. Audra Kincart, secretary; Logan Those attending were Ben Schle not wait on a finished photo if it takes longer than six weeks. Boas, treasurer; and Ellenore Boas, gel of Arkansas, Max Deal of Mt. Insist on cooperation from your photographer. You are pay photographer. Pleasant, Velva (Day) Selman of ing him or her!) Information may be e-mailed. Photos may be The clubs community service Agency, Christine (Curry) Hartwick e-mailed as a .jpg (jpeg) attachment. (Scan photos to at least a project for the year will be planting of Des Moines, Lois (Gravett) Jones resolution of 170 and no less than 4 inches wide.) trees at the fairgrounds. The club will of Troy, Gerald Forsythe of Drakes- have a co-op meal and the installa-ville, Veneda (Cameron) Martin of Our e-mail address is bdemo@netins.net tion of new officers at next month’s Bloomfield, Nellie (Garmon) Guinn meeting.of Bloomfield, and Lucile (Niles) Pick up or ask us to send you a The next meeting will be Nov. 16 McConnell of Bloomfield. at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Quincy, The group is planning on having wedding information form! Logan and Ellenore Boas. their 70th reunion next year.