By Gregory R. Norfleetgregory@westbranchtimes.com

Federal officials filed a superseding grand jury indictment against an aunt accused of leaving her abducted infant nephew in sub-freezing temper-atures; if convicted, she would receive a minimum 25-year sentence.

And in a recent report, a judge called Kristen Smith, 31, of Aurora, Colo., “a savvy manipulator” who could not be coerced by investiga-tors.

The new charge, filed June 25, clarified that Smith could be also convicted under the name of Kristen Pearson, an alias dis-covered during the investigation.

Further, a recent report filed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker — not the judge who will oversee the trial — recommends that Smith’s statements to police after 1:30 a.m. Feb. 7 should be ruled inadmissible in court.

Those statements include a point where law enforcement announced they found 6-day-old Kayden Powell alive, whereupon Smith allegedly admitted to kidnapping the boy, a claim which she then allegedly veri-fied by drawing a map showing where she placed the tote box in which she hid him.

The case is set to go to trial July 28.Prosecutors objected to the recom-

mendation by Crocker, arguing that while Smith at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 7 asked for an attorney, it was only for guidance in signing

Judge: Smith a ‘manipulator’But says court should suppress admission

FEH Architects' Dennis Sharp, left, and Kevin Eipperle facilitate a July 10 meeting on ideas for a new recreation center.Rick DeClue/West Branch Times

By Gregory R. Norfleetgregory@westbranchtimes.com

Two weeks after June 30 storms flooded downtown, a second wave of strong storms hit over the weekend, though with a slightly less-potent punch.

These storms, which blew in Saturday night and Sunday morning, flooded down-town again, blocked roads and backed up some sewers, but did not creep into ground-level offices and stores like before.

Though it came close. “This was not as bad,” City Administrator

Matt Muckler said. “There was no flooding

in city buildings like the previous storm.” Second Street, Parkside Drive and Main

Street around Village Green all flood-ed again and city and Hoover National Historic Site crews erected barriers to keep vehicles from getting stuck in high water. First Street — the same road as Parkside yet north of Main Street, flooded toward Green Street again, but did not get as far as before.

In the June 30 storm, West Branch Fire Department saw eight to 10 inches of water seep inside, but this time it only got within two feet of the building, Muckler said. Police Chief Mike Horihan said floodwaters got within five feet of the front door of the

police office, which is attached to the south side of the WBFD.

City crews sprayed down Second Street and used a motorized power brush to sweep mud off the road on Monday, but Muckler said there was not as much mud to clean up as two weeks ago.

The city administrator said Monday that crews still had a couple days left to clean up from the June 30 storm when this week-end’s thunderstorms rolled through, like pushing gravel back into alleyways.

Dumpters — one from Johnson County Refuse and another from Chris Jones Trucking — set up after the June 30 storm

were left out an extra week due to demand from the June 30 storm. The storms that fell over the weekend came a day or so before the Dumpsters were picked up Monday morning.

Horihan said all three full-time officers — himself, Alex Koch and Kory Hanna — as well as reserve officer Lynn Lovetinsky worked during the bad weather, but “it was not as bad as before.”

Another vehicle got stuck trying to pass through water flooding Second Street, he said.

Weekend storms flood again, but not so bad

By Rick DeCluerdeclue75@gmail.com

Members of the West Branch Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor Mark Worrell, council member Tim Shields and approximately 15 citizens brought their respective shopping lists to a July 10 kickoff meeting to develop uses and plans for the proposed recreation center/library building in the city’s new park in Pedersen Valley.

Major features discussed for the rec cen-ter include three basketball courts – at 50 feet by 80 feet high school dimensions — a mezzanine with a 200-meter track for walk-

ing and jogging, fitness stations, plus a large flexible meeting space for up to 250 people.

The preliminary budget for West Branch’s capital improvements plan fore-casts a cost of $2.3 million for construction which the city hopes to develop in phases.

FEH Associates’ Dennis Sharp and Kevin Eipperle conducted the discussion. The firm has already been working with the West Branch Public Library on its future plans.

The designers received three firm guide-lines from the city:

• Need for an efficient design so the facility could be operated with minimal

staff• Lots of storage space for everything

from tables and chairs and athletic equip-ment to electronics and other items, such as risers

• A design that anticipates possible future uses such as an outdoor pool and space for city offices, as well as the library.

When costs become an issue, Eipperle said storage is often the first thing cut. However, he acknowledged the city’s priori-ties.

He added that more than 40 years in a

Rec center could run $2.3M

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By Gregory R. Norfleetgregory@westbranchtimes.com

A West Branch man suffered two stab wounds last week at the Dallas County Fairgrounds, allegedly com-

ing from a fellow carnival worker, according to Dallas County Sheriff ’s Department.

Sheriff ’s deputies arrested Paul Joseph Boruch, 43, of South Bend, Ind., charging him with willful inju-

ry-causing serious injury, a Class C felony, and going armed with intent, a Class D felony, for the alleged stab-bing of Richard Daniel Edmunds, 43, of West Branch.

Boruch faces up to 10 years in pris-on if convicted of the Class C felony, or up to five years in prison if con-

victed of the Class D felony. The Class C felony carries a fine between $1,000 and $10,000; a Class D felony carries a fine between $750 and $7,500.

At his initial appearance in court, a judge set bond at $1,500, but that was

WB man stabbed in Dallas Co.Suspect faces up to 10 years in prison

Joseph BoruchSTABBING Page 10

Kristen Smith

Excuse us if this seems a bit late, but we could not let another week go by — storms or no storms — without recognizing the fantastic efforts by our

West Branch High School track and field athletes from the past season.

While each season brings different students into the competition, this year also brought new schools as well with the creation of the 13-team River Valley Conference, upping the level of competition for every-one.

The “small but mighty” girls track team certainly added to the intense race for points, with various highlights from this past season:

• Winning the Chad Gates Invitation by 2.75 points, after trailing by as many as 20 points before stag-ing a comeback in the home team contest. “It’s really fun to be up in the stands and watch them compete,” Co-head Coach Scott Kelly noted.

• Sending six athletes to the state track competition to battle in five events. The team finished in 16th place with 16 points, setting two school records and five season-best times or throwing distances.

• Among those who went to state, Shannon Laing finished in 11th place in the discus. The fact that she made it at all is impressive since the senior had shoul-der surgery in February and had to miss part of the season. At state, she also earned a season-best throw. This senior also helped coach the boys track team in throwing events.

• In the state sprint medley, West Branch entered seeded 23rd. The squad of Paige Miller, Taylor Jones, Abby Knoop and Maddie Russell cut that by more than half, finishing 11th while also earning their own

season-best time of 1:55.18, cutting two seconds off their previous best.

• In the state shuttle hurdle relay, the team of Russell, Knoop, Miller and Megan Tadlock finished sec-ond overall, the best finish for the team. This crew also competed in the prestigious Drake Relays, so it was no surprise that their efforts at state also led to a new school record of 1:06.87.

• In the 4x200 at state, Miller, Jones, Knoop and Russell finished in sixth place, and all four of these girls are coming back to the team next year.

• Russell also finished fourth in the 100-meter hur-dles, setting a school record with 15.63. She returned with three state medals this year, upping her state medal collection to seven.

• The team also finished third in the RVC supercon-ference.

The boys team struggled with wins this season, but like the girls’ team, they took home the gold in the Chad Gates home tournament, cranking out a season-high 128 points at the meet.

Their only athlete to earn a trip to state turned out to be a sophomore — Hunter Wargo — who compet-ed in the 110m hurdles and finished in 18th place with 15.78 seconds, beating two of the four sophomores at state.

It is also worth noting that Wargo got to state by beating a Bellevue runner who had, up to that point, been unbeaten in the 110m hurdles. And, of course, Wargo can return next year.

So here’s to the successes of the high school track and field athletes. We commend your efforts and accomplishments and look forward to next season.

THE TIMES EDITORIAL

By Mackenzie KrobMain Street West Branch

There is no debate that the recent rains have wreaked havoc upon our community. Events like these are never one’s choosing. But in the darkest clouds, if we choose, we can see a silver lining.

For myself, the shiny lining I see is in the strong, interconnected community that we have in West Branch.

I need not look any farther than the downtown area (on of the most affected areas by the storms) to see that.

Here lie residents, businesses and build-ing owners coming together to share in the pain and persevere.

They chose to work hard and under-stand that cooperation is an important ele-ment when it comes to everyone’s success. West Branch is fortunate to have a quaint and thriving downtown with a mix of busi-nesses, beautiful historic buildings, and one that is full of history and stories to share.

Don’t let storms wash away assets

Success in the field, track

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Signs of spring against summer backdrop leads to ...Hey, kids — perhaps you can help

me figure this out. I’ve got this hunch that something is going on.

I can’t quite put my finger on it. But I’ve come up with some seemingly

random bits of observations that may help us get to the bottom of it.

Let’s work our way through: • First off, the heavy rain from this

past weekend. This was the second heavi-est storm since the spring. The first was just two weeks prior to this one, flooding downtown and seeping into several busi-nesses, the police and fire department, and Town Hall. It was the worst flooding we’ve seen since 1993, I’ve been told.

• I’ve seen lots of mothers pushing baby strollers with two or three older children walking along with them. This is common when it warms up, but drops off when the heat gets really intense. I’m glad to see this simple yet wonderful addition going strong in our downtown and neighborhoods.

• I’ve seen handfuls of roughly middle-school aged children out riding bicycles, which is great because they are out getting fresh air and exercise. I just wish some of these folks would remember to wear their helmets.

• The regular seasons for baseball and

softball are over, with the playoffs well under way.

• A couple of weeks ago, my youngest son, Keaton, 7, and I walked the grassy trails at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. We started near the beginning of the new permeable pavement pathway that leads up to the gravesite. We headed south toward Interstate 80 and walked all the way to the fence, walking around a couple of puddles along the way. We then went west to the far end of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie, then turned northward to walk within a block of Herbert Hoover Highway. We then turned east, around a couple more puddles, and through the woods back to the neatly mowed park property. We were amazed by the number and variety of birds, butterflies, rabbits and chipmunks. Many were brave enough to get close to us, close enough for a picture,

even on a cell phone, though none close enough to touch.

• A couple of weeks before then, most of the family went on a bicycle ride up the Hoover Nature Trail. We took water bottles, but not as much for the heat as for the strong breeze that funneled through the trees into a strong headwind and caused one of our boys, whose bicycle does not have gears, to have to stop frequently for rest. Yet when we turned around at Oasis, the tailwind made pedaling easy, even at the highest gears, and we zoomed the couple miles back to West Branch. (By the way, who made all of those small bird-houses, painted in the colors and designs of football teams?)

• The mosquitoes and gnats seem worse this year. Gnats in particular. Typically, they grow strongest around Memorial Day then stay that way for a couple of weeks until the weather warms up and drives them away, or at least back into the cool, damp areas of town, like creeks and woods. And mosquitoes are finding their way into my car more than I recall in recent years.

• Last week we put out our 27th weekly edition of the year.

• On a recent drive to Tipton, I saw a deer run across Garfield Lane, so I hit the

brakes, assuming another might be close behind. There was, but, surprisingly, this one did not chase after the first with the typical wild abandon. This one stood back, almost appearing pensive, watching the other deer across the road while I drove the van slowly between them.

• For summer, it seems cooler than past years. Outside of a few days where tem-peratures pushed close to 90 — I think the highest temperature I’ve seen so far is 88 — this summer seems more on the cool-to-comfortable side.

Last week, one of my co-workers raised the question of setting deadlines for a cou-ple of our annual projects. One of them included … the Back To School section.

Not to worry, I thought. We don’t have to put out the Back To School section until it gets uncomfortably warm outside, where I’m glad to sit inside an air-condi-tioned office.

I glanced at the calendar. Then it hit me. The weather still seems like spring,

but it doesn’t line up with the calen-dar. Summer is more than half gone. Remember that new high school principal,

HooverHerbert

NOTW

By Gregory R. Norfleet

Soapbox Philosophy

This week in historyUnion representation by the Police

Department’s two-person bargaining unit failed by virtue of a tie vote.

The City Council is cracking down on what it considers junk, and that’s got those on

both sides of the issue jumping at the chance to debate it.

The School Board decided to seek bids to replace the roof at Hoover Elementary. The cost is estimated at $42,000 to $48,000 and $24,000 for the new air conditioning unit.As of Monday, nearly 1,200 people visited

the Moving Vietnam Wall at the Hoover Site.

10 YEARS AGO - 2004 25 YEARS AGO - 1989 35 YEARS AGO - 1979 50 YEARS AGO - 1964 100 YEARS AGO - 1914Public Works Director Jim Oaks asked

residents to voluntarily curtail water use, especially for watering lawns, until the

current heat wave breaks. Temperatures at 100 degrees and the continuation of last

year’s drought sent water demand soaring.The corn crop continued to reel from the punch of heat and drought, but weather

forecasters predict a chance of thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.At one of 104 public forums this summer,

the public will discuss the future of the economy and key issues facing the state.

School Treasurer John Kofoed reported the district had $298,000 in cash at the end of

the fiscal year. It also has $901,000 invested in securities earning 10 percent.

Freshman Brenda Reynolds entered the All-Iowa Track and Field competition and took second in the standing long jump

with 7 feet, 3 1/2 inches. She also took third in the 50-yard dash in the races in Ames.

Richard Johnson, son of Paul and Rosemary Johnson, was awarded the coveted $1,000

Helen K. Fairall Scholarship by the University of Iowa English department.

The School Board approved a budget of $502,000, up $44,650 over last year.

A blind corner tall with corn and dusk falling are blamed for contributing to a

collision that brought the death of three West Branch people last Thursday evening near Oasis. Mrs. Richard (Cora) Aicher, 31, and daughters Jean, 13, and Linda, 8, all

died in the 9:15 p.m. crash. Hospitalized are Richard Aicher, 32, who was driving, son

Steven, 11, and daughter Michelle, 4.Organizers are meeting to plan Herbert

Hoover’s 90th birthday celebration.

Fred Albin, Dr. J.G. MacGregor and E.L. Hollingsworth have new autos. J.C. Crew purchased the Delbert Fairall runabout.

John Thompson fell off his haystack Saturday and broke a bone below the knee

and badly sprained an ankle.J.L. Crozer visited this office last week with very fine raspberries and a potato from his

garden weighing 1 pound, 6 ounces.A check of $7.50 was forged on Clyde Hampton last week by a person who

signed “O.H. Dyer.” The swindler has not yet been captured.

By Mackenzie Krob

Main Street Matters

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Shannon Bucknell, who wasn’t officially supposed to start his job until July 1? That was more than two weeks ago.

I’m going to have to crank out that

Back To School edition a bit faster than in past years. School starts earlier than usual — Aug. 19 — because of how the calendar works out this year.

Registration begins Aug. 4. Sorry, kids, but grown-ups are already

getting ready to send you back to school. What I’d like to put my finger on now is a “pause” button, so I can get caught up.

Having a healthy, vibrant downtown is vital to the community as a whole.

So, as the final touches on the clean-up happen, let this disaster serve as another

reminder to us all. When the clouds pass and the water

recedes, the shop doors are open and ready for business.

Make shopping local a priority. Check out the Farmer’s Market. Take a walk down-town and see the beauty of it.

Let us not forget the assets that lie in the heart of our community.

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40th class reunionThe West Branch High School Class of 1974 hosted its 40th reunion at the home of Sharon and Kurtis Voparil on June 28th. Of the graduating class of 68, 35 class members attended along with their spouses and friends. Pictured from left are Debbie Sparrgrove Lumpa, Meg Klink (Ernst), Gordon Semler, Gary Stout, Cindy (Sexton) Elzey, Janet Collins (Murphy), Lydia Jeffries. Dave Kabela, Cindy MacGowan (Krogh), Sharon Lynch-Voparil. Steve Grobin, Gerry Beeler, Susan Hora, Dewayne Zousel, Tina Budreau, Mark Petersen, Sue Maurer (Lelia Roszell), Karen Suchomel (Kofoed), Barbara Evans (Beasley), Polly Singer (Olsen), Barbara Clark, Carolyn Berquist DeHority, Cindy Worrell (O'Neill), Debbie (Wagner) Joens, Deb Chalupa (Hoffey), Schelly Odeen (Hack), Kurt Johnson, Lonnie Decker, Dawn Morello Meadows, Vicky (Murray) Webb, Dave David Gingerich. Photo courtesy Sharon Lynch-Voparil

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ST. BERNADETTE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH507 E. Orange Street; 643-2095

Fr. Greg Steckel, Pastorwbstbernadette.wordpress.com

Wednesday, July 16: 5:30 p.m. MassThursday, July 17: 6:30 p.m. Parish CouncilFriday, July 18: 2 p.m. Mass at CrestviewSunday, July 20: 7:30 a.m. Choir Practice; 8:30 a.m. MassWednesday, July 23: 5:30 p.m. MassFriday, July 25: 2 p.m. Mass at CrestviewSunday, July 27 : 7:30 a.m. Choir Practice; 8:30 a.m. Mass

SPRINGDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH554 290th Street, Springdale; 643-2390

Rev. Kimberly BowlesWednesday, July 16: 6:30 p.m. VBS planningSunday, July 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship tentatively set for Main

Street SweetsMonday, July 21: Newsletter items due to Ruth Farmer

WEST BRANCH FRIENDS CHURCH116 N. Downey, 643-5598

Sharon Treloar, Pastor, quakerconnect@Lcom.netwww.westbranchfriendschurch.com

Wednesday, July 16: 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Study GroupSunday, July 20: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Meeting for Worship; 11:45 a.m. Monthly Meeting for BusinessTuesday, July 22: 7 p.m. StewardshipWednesday, July 23: 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Study Group

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCHChad Whaley, Pastor, pastor@wbbethany.org

235 S. Second Street, wbbethany.org/westbranchHope Chest, 643-5998, blcsecretary@lcom.net

Wednesday, July 16: 6 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible StudyThursday, July 17: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible StudySunday, July 20: 9 a.m. Worship followed by fellowshipTuesday, July 22: 1 p.m. Quilters, 1:30 p.m. Hope Chest openWednesday, July 23: 6 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible StudyThursday, July 24: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible StudyFree community meal on the fourth Sunday of every

month. This meal is open to all. Service of the meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the church will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and people are invited to come and have a cup of coffee, visit, and meet new people. We hope to see you there!

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Rev. Alexis Johnson, Pastor643-5489; Youbelong@westbranchumc.org

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317 N. Sixth Street; 643-5949Jim Cottingham, Clerk

Sunday, July 20: 10 a.m. Meeting for Worship

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Darlene Ann Donovan, 76, of Iowa City, born Sept. 18, 1937, second of 13 children of Robert and Hazel (Maxey) Vrchoticky, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral mass was July 14 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Iowa City with visitation Sunday at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Family burial will take place later at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials in Darlene’s name can be made to Mercy Hospice or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Online con-dolences can be sent to her family at www.gayandciha.com.

Darlene graduated from University High School in 1956, during which time she worked at FW Woolworths. Later she was employed at Northwestern Bell, the City of Iowa City, ACT and the University of Iowa, from which she retired in 1999.

On June 8, 1957, she married Roland Donovan at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City. They recently cel-ebrated 57 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed playing games, doing puzzles, and delivering Meals on Wheels. Darlene also enjoyed crocheting, reading, bowling, and spending time with her family. In earlier years, she also enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Roland; children Stan Donovan (Vicki) and Teresa Loikets (Bill); five wonderful grand-children: Tera Rees (Pat), Kelly Donovan (Tim VanDerhorst), Tom Donovan (Misti),

Chad and Lindsay Loikets. The light of her life were her great-grandchildren, Alex and Donovan Rees, Hunter VanDerhorst and Chloe Donovan. She is also survived by eight brothers and three sisters: Bob Vrchoticky, Melva Swartzendruber (Ken), Joe Vrchoticky (Ruth), Ed Vrchoticky (Shirley) Darrell Vrchoticky (Carol), Sharon Krenz (Gaylen), Allen Vrchoticky, Jerry Vrchoticky (Joan), Rodney Vrchoticky, Pat Litton (Roger) and Bruce Vrchoticky (Mary).

She was preceded in death by her par-ents; in-laws George and Nellie Donovan; sister, Marilyn Nost; sister and brother-in-law Wilma and Tom Denneny; a nephew, Arthur Vrchoticky; and great-niece, Karen Orr.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City is caring for Darlene’s family and her services.

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Funeral services were held for Marguerite Little Shewman, 89, of St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, July 14, 2014, at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty.

Burial was at Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty. Online condolences may be made to the family at hendersonbarkerfu-neralhome.com.

Marguerite Little Shewman, 89, St. Louis, Mo.

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West Branch 10-runs West Liberty to move onBy Norv & Mary Coblentz

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The Bears beat the Comets 10-0 in five innings in the first post-season game, advancing to face Mount Vernon July 15 at Mount Vernon.

The game began July 12 and was sus-pended after one inning because of heavy rain. The game resumed July 14 at the top of the second. By then, the Bears were already up 4-0. Bradley Arp pitched all five innings and faced West Liberty’s senior pitcher, Brett Becker. It was a rematch of the June 27 game in which Becker and the Comets came out on top 2-0 after losing to the Bears in the first game of a double-header.

“We told (Arp) that this was the game we needed him to pitch his best,” West Branch Head Coach B.J. Rios said. “Even though it took two nights, he did it. We played well behind him. We hit the ball very, very well today. That’s the key. The first day, we started off with a triple, scored a run. That takes a lot of the pressure off of (Arp). Brad threw great.

“Offensively, we did everything we’ve been trying to do all year. We put the bat on the ball. We’ve been working on (Becker’s) curve ball ever since the first time we saw him.”

Arp struck out the first two Comets he faced, the first looking and the second swinging. The next batter singled to center field, and the next batter walked. A fly out to Austin Newton in right field ended the Comet threat.

The Bears scored four runs in the bot-tom of the first. Hunter Wargo led off with a triple to right field, just fair. Nevin Tucker singled to left field, and Wargo scored. N. Tucker stole second base. The next batter struck out. Coleman Fenner hit an infield single to put runners at the corners. Fenner took second base and N. Tucker third on a passed ball. Alex Hamer worked for a 10-pitch base on balls to load the bases. Arp grounded out, but a run scored. Cole Tisinger hit a solid double to left field, scor-ing two more runs. The next batter struck out just before the heavy rain began. After a brief delay, the game was suspended.

When the game resumed July 14, Arp took the mound again and struck out the side in the top of the second.

The Bears scored two in the bottom half. Sam Aspelmeier singled to lead off. He stole second base. Wargo hit into a fielder’s

choice, and Aspelmeier was tagged out at third. Wargo stole second but was picked off for the second out of the inning. N. Tucker drew a four-pitch base on balls. N. Tucker stole second and took third on a bad throw. Matt McIlrath walked and stole second. Nick Schreiber came in to run for McIlrath. Fenner hit a single up the middle. Tucker scored, and there were Bears at the corners. Schreiber scored on a passed ball. The batter struck out for the third out. West Branch held a 6-0 lead.

Arp struck out the lead-off batter for the Comets. The next batter reached on an error. Arp got another strikeout. A single put runners at first and second, and both advanced on a bad throw on a pickoff try. Arp got his third strikeout of the inning to end the Comet threat once again.

The Bears got another run across in the bottom of the third. Arp led off with a double to left field. Connor Trickett ran for Arp. Tisinger singled to put runners at first and third. Austin Black hit into a fielder’s

choice. Tisinger was forced out at second, and Trickett scored. Two fly outs ended the inning. The Bears led 7-0.

The Comets were retired in order in the top of the fourth on two groundouts to Aspelmeier at second base and a strikeout, looking, by Arp.

West Branch scored two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. McIlrath hit a one-out double to left field. The Comets tried to pick him off at second, made a bad throw, and McIlrath took third base. Fenner was hit by a pitch. Fenner took second base, and both McIlrath and Fenner scored on a single up the middle by Hamer. Hamer was picked off at first base for the second out of the inning. The next batter lined out to the pitcher.

The Comets led off the top of the fifth with a single to center field. The runner advanced to second on a passed ball. Arp picked off the runner with a throw to N. Tucker for the second out. The next batter walked, then Arp got another strikeout to end the half-inning.

The Bears needed one more run for the win, and they got it in the bottom of the fifth. Tisinger reached on a dropped third strike. He took second base when the ball got away from the West Liberty catcher again. Garrett Tucker ran for Tisinger at this point. The next two batters struck out bringing up the top of the Bears’ order. Wargo lined the ball to the Comets short-stop, who knocked it down and fired to first. Wargo beat out the throw, and G. Tucker scored to end the game with a 10-0 West Branch victory.

“We didn’t hit and we didn’t field,” West Liberty Head Coach Troy Wulf said. “It’s simple. I think we had five errors, and two or three hits. There’s not much you can do when you don’t have those two aspects. Brett (Becker) gave us what he could on the mound. We just couldn’t make enough plays behind him, and we didn’t score.”

1 2 3 4 5 R West Liberty 0 0 0 0 0 0West Branch 4 2 1 2 1 10West Branch stats (unofficial): Hunter Wargo

2-4, 1 triple, 1 run, 1 steal; Nevin Tucker 1-2, 1 walk, 2 runs; Matt McIlrath 1-2, 1 double, 1 walk; Coleman Fenner 2-2, 1 HBP, 2 runs; Alex Hamer 1-2, 1 run, 1 walk; Bradley Arp, 1-3, 1 run, 1 double; Cole Tisinger 2-3, 1 double; Austin Black 1 RBI; Sam Aspelmeier 1-3; Nick Schreiber 1 run, 1 steal; Connor Trickett 1 run; Garrett Tucker 1 run. Pitching: Bradley Arp pitched five scoreless innings and earned the win. He allowed three hits, walked two and struck out eight.

West Liberty stats (unofficial): Michael Hartman 1 walk; Brett Becker 2-2; Sergio Zamora 1 walk; Josh Walshire 1-2. Pitching: Brett Becker went the distance and took the loss. He gave up 10 runs on 11 hits, walking three and striking out five.

West Branch 15/16, Tipton 4/3 July 9 at TiptonThe Bears took two from the Tigers on

the road, winning each in five innings. In game one, Alex Hamer hit two solo homeruns. Coleman Fenner hit one homerun and had four RBIs. Austin Black, Matt McIlrath, and Nevin Tucker each hit a double. Sam Asepelmier was 2-3 with two runs and an RBI. Hunter Wargo was 2-3 with three runs and an RBI. Cole Tisinger was 2-4 at the plate. In the second game, Coleman Fenner hit a triple and had four RBIs. Nevin Tucker was 2-4 with two RBIs and two runs. Hunter Wargo scored four runs.

1 2 3 4 5 RWest Branch 8 1 1 0 5 15Tipton 0 0 0 2 2 4West Branch stats: Bradley Arp 1 run, 1 RBI;

Sam Aspelmeier 2-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base; Austin Black 1-4, 1 run, 1 double, 2 RBIs; Coleman Fenner 1-4, 1 run, 1 homerun, 4 RBIs; Alex Hamer 2-3, 3 runs, 2 homeruns, 2 RBIs, 1 walk; Matt McIlrath 1-2, 2 runs, 1 double, 2 RBIs, 2 walks; Cole Tisinger 2-4; Nevin Tucker 2-2, 2 runs, 1 double, 2 RBis, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk; Hunter Wargo 2-3, 3 runs, 1 RBI, 3 stolen bases, 1 walk. Pitching: Alex Hamer pitched five innings and got the win. He gave up four runs, two earned, on eight hits. He walked four and struck out two.

Tipton stats: Matt Pelzer 3-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base; Mark Becker 1-3, 1 walk; Trevor Conrad 2-3, 2 RBIs; Austin Howe 1 walk; Adam Hermsen 1-3, 1 run; Mitchell Penningroth 1 stolen base, 1 walk; Riley Ford 1-2, 2 runs, 1 walk; Trent Schroeder 1 RBI.

1 2 3 4 5 RWest Branch 2 5 5 4 0 16Tipton 2 0 0 0 1 3West Branch stats: Bradley Arp 1-4, 2 RBIs;

Sam Aspelmeier 1-3, 1 stolen base; Austin Black 1-2, 3 runs, 1 stolen base, 1 walk; Coleman Fenner 2-3, 1 run, 1 triple, 4 RBIs; Alex Hamer 1-2, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 walk; Matt McIlrath 2 runs, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base, 3 walks; Garrett Tucker 1-4, 1 RBI; Nevin Tucker 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 1 stolen base; Hunter Wargo 1-4, 4 runs, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk. Pitching: Cole Tisinger pitched 1/3 inning and got no decision. He gave up two earned runs on no hits. He walked four. Coleman Fenner pitched 4 2/3 innings and got the win. He gave up one earned run on four hits. He walked three and struck out two.

Tipton stats: Matt Pelzer 1-2, 1 run, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk; Mark Becker 1-3; Trevor Conrad 1 run, 1 walk; Austin Howe 3 walks; Derek Nebergall 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 walk; Mitchell Penningroth 1-2, 1 RBI; Riley Ford 1-1, 1 walk; Adam Hermsen 1 RBI. Pitching: Daulton Mente pitched 2 2/3 innings and took the loss. He gave up 10 runs, two earned, on four hits. He walked four. Riley Ford pitched 1 1/3 innings. He gave up five runs, four earned, on six hits. He walked two. Adam Hermsen pitched one hitless inning.

West Branch 3/0, Wilton 15/15 July 11 at West BranchThe Bears lost both games of a double-

header to the Beavers. In the first game, Bradley Arp, Sam Aspelmeier, and Alex Hamer had a run each. Austin Black hit a double and had an RBI. Hunter Wargo had a hit, and Nevin Tucker had an RBI. In game two, Matt McIlrath had the team’s only hits. He was 2-2 at the plate with a double. Nevin Tucker had a base on balls.

1 2 3 4 5 RWilton 9 2 2 2 0 15West Branch 0 2 0 0 1 3West Branch stats: Bradley Arp 1 run; Sam

Aspelmeier 1 run; Austin Black 1-2, 1 double, 1 RBI; Alex Hamer 1 run; Nevin Tucker 1 RBI; Hunter Wargo 1-3, 1 run. Pitching: Nevin Tucker pitched five innings and took the loss. He gave up 15 runs, nine earned, on 16 hits. He walked three and struck out two.

Wilton stats: Aaron Cameron 2-3, 1 run, 1 double, 2 RBIs; Todd Carter 2-4, 1 double, 1 RBI; Javin Drake 4-4, 3 runs, 1 double, 2 homeruns, 6 RBIs, 1 stolen base. Jon Hennessee 3-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 1 stolen base; Tyler Hetzler 1-3, 2 runs, 1 stolen base, 1 walk; Tanner Poor 1-2, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 1 walk; Koy Snider 2-3, 3 runs, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk; Isaac Vasquez 1-3, 1 RBI; Zach Keppy 2 runs, 1 stolen base.

1 2 3 4 RWilton 8 6 0 1 15West Branch 0 0 0 0 0West Branch stats: Matt McIlrath 2-2, 1

double; Nevin Tucker 1 walk. Wilton stats: Todd Carter 3-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs;

Javin Drake 1-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 1 stolen base;

Second baseman Sam Aspelmeier fields the ball in the Bears' post-season win over West Liberty July 12 and 14 (suspended because of rain) at Mt. Vernon. Norv Coblentz/West Branch Times

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Bears hold on to win thriller over WiltonBy Norv & Mary Coblentz

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The Bears won their first post-season game, beating River Valley Conference rival Wilton 11-9 at West Branch July 8.

“It was exciting,” West Branch Head Coach Kevin Kaalberg said. “They are a really good-hitting ball club, and I knew they were going to score some runs. They’ve scored runs against a lot of teams, a lot of runs. So for our pitchers to come in and keep battling, for us to come out and keep hitting the ball once we got a lead, we didn’t sit on it. We kept scoring. I’m proud of the effort.”

The Bears were the visitors on the scoreboard, and they batted first. Shannon Laing got a two-out single to center field, but the next batter grounded out. The Beavers also were scoreless in the first inning despite a lead-off single. The next two batters were out. A single put runners at the corners for the Bears, then a fly out to center field ended the inning in a 0-0 tie.

Kaylee Montgomery was hit by a pitch to start the second inning. Linzee Espensen walked to put runners at first and second. The next batter grounded out for the first out of the inning, but the run-ners advanced to second and third. Bailey Lukavsky hit into a fielder’s choice, but everyone was safe. Paige Miller reached on an error as did Jori Robertson and Dalana Kron. Montgomery was tagged out at home for the second out of the inning, but Espensen, Lukavsky, Miller, and Robertson all scored on errors. The third out of the inning was on a fly ball to center field.

The Beavers did not score in the bot-tom of the second despite two singles. The first batter grounded out. The sec-ond singled and advanced to second on a single. With the fourth batter at the plate, the Beavers’ lead runner was tagged out by Lukavsky at home. A groundout ended the inning, and the Bears took a 4-3 lead into the third.

The Bears were scoreless in the third. Jenae Murry led off with a single up the middle, and she made it to second base, but she was left stranded when a fly out, a groundout, and a foul out ended the Bears’ half of the third.

Wilton got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third with three runs. The lead-off batter doubled to center field. The next batter singled, scoring a run. A double scored another run, then a wild pitch scored the Beavers’ third run. A fly out was the first out. The runner tagged and tried to make it home to score, but a throw from left field to the catcher was in time for the tag out. A groundout to the pitcher ended the inning. West Branch held on to a 4-3 lead.

The Bears had a big fourth inning, scor-ing five runs. Lukavsky led off with a dou-ble. The next batter fouled out. Robertson

hit a homerun over the center field fence, scoring herself and Lukavsky. Kron bunted and reached safely. Laing singled, and there were Bears on first and second. Both runners advanced on a groundout. Montgomery singled, scoring Kron and Laing. Espensen reached on an error, and Montgomery scored on that error plus another. Espensen reached second base on the second error. The next batter grounded out to end the half-inning, and the Bears had a 9-3 lead.

Wilton got three runs back in the bot-tom of the fourth.The runs all scored with two outs. The first batter popped out foul, and the second grounded out. A walk and two singles scored two runs. Another single scored another run. The Beavers got another single, but a groundout ended the inning. The Bears still led, 9-6.

In the top of the fifth, West Branch scored an insurance run. Lukavsky led off with a single, but she was caught stealing second base. The next batter popped out. Robertson beat out a throw for an infield

single. She advanced to second on a single by Kron and to third then home on a single by Laing. Kron was tagged out trying to score for the third out.

Taylor Jones struck out the first Beavers’ batter in the bottom of the fifth. The sec-ond grounded out. Another strikeout ended the fifth inning.

The Bears did not score in the sixth inning. Megan Tadlock got a one-out sin-gle, but she was left on base. The Beavers scored three runs in the bottom half. The first batter singled, and the next batter flied out. The next batter singled, putting run-ners at first and second. The next batter struck out swinging. A single scored two runs. The next batter reached on an error, and another run scored. She was tagged out trying to reach second base. The Bears’ lead was cut to just one run at 10-9.

West Branch scored an insurance run in the top of the seventh. Miller got a one-out single and stole second base. She stole third base before the next batter

grounded out, then scored on an error before the final batter grounded out. The Bears stretched their lead to 11-9.

The Bears got two quick outs in the bot-tom of the seventh on a fly out to right field and a groundout to the shortstop. The next batter doubled, and a walk put runners on first and second. A hit batsman loaded the bases, but a pop out ended the game with a West Branch win.

“The girls fought hard,” Wilton Head Coach Makenzie Flynn said. “It was hard because we hadn’t seen this team yet this year because it was rained out. We just had too many errors defensively to win that ball game. They had 12 hits, and we had 16, so we out-hit them, it’s just that we didn’t string those hits together at the right time.”

1234567RWestBranch 040510111Wilton 00330309West Branch stats: Jori Robertson 2-5, 3

runs, 1 triple, 1 homerun, 3 RBIs; Dalana Kron2-5, 1 run; Shannon Laing 3-4, 1 run, 1 RBI;Jenae Murry 1-4; Kaylee Montgomery 2-3, 1run,2RBIs;TaylorJones1-2,1run,1double,1RBI,1walk;BaileyLukavsky2-4,1double;PaigeMiller1-4,2runs,2stolenbases;MeganTadlock2 runs. Pitching: Hanna Tisinger pitched twoinnings and got the win. She gave up threeruns, two earned, on seven hits. She walkedzero. Taylor Jones pitched three innings. Shegave up three runs, one earned, on five hits.She walked one and struck out three. ClaireBridgespitchedtwoinnings.Shegaveupthreeruns,twoearned,onfivehits.Shewalkedone.

Wilton stats: Megan Kublik 3-4, 2 runs, 1double; Sammy Kokjohn 3-5, 3 runs, 2 RBIs;Karlie Broders 2-4, 1 run, 1 double, 2 RBIs;Carli Fix 4-4, 2 RBIs; Grace Austin 1 RBI; AlexisMaurer1-4;GabyKeith2-4.1double;DaniellePelzer 1-2, 2 runs, 2 walks; Caitlyn Carter 1run. Pitching: Sammy Kokjohn pitched fourinningsandtookthe loss for theBeavers.Shegaveupnineruns, fourearned,onsevenhits.She walked one. Karlie Broders pitched threeinnings.Shegaveuptworuns,oneearned,onfivehits.Shewalkedzeroandstruckoutzero.

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Public NoticePUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE

John Sander plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Asso-ciated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities”. The storm water discharge will be from construction of livestock confinement building located in SE 1/4 of Section 8 of Spring-field Township, T81 R1, Cedar County, Iowa. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following streams: Yankee Run and Wapsipinicon River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environ-mental 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 ad-dress after it has been received by the department.

Public NoticePUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE

The West Branch School District, West Branch, Iowa, plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Indus-trial Activity for Construction Activities.”

The storm water discharge will be from grading and paving construction located in NW 1/4 Section, Section 07, Township 79 North, Range 4 West, Cedar County. The project is at the West Branch High School at address 900 W. Main Street, West Branch, IA 52358.

Storm water will be discharged from one (1) point source and will be discharged to the following streams: Unnamed tributary to Middle Branch Wapsinonoc Creek.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Dis-charge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, Henry A. Wallace Building, 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.

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Cedar County plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.”

The storm water discharge will be from a bridge replace-ment project located in the NE quarter of Section 26, Township 81N, Range 3W in Cedar County, Iowa.

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WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOLSREGULAR BOARD MEETING

Monday, July 7, 2014City Offices • 5:30 PM

Those present at this meeting included:

Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent Kathy Knoop, Board President Mike Owen, Board Member Richard Paulus, Board Member Deb Schreiber, Board Member Mike Colbert, Board Member Angie Klinkkammer, Business Manager/Board SecretaryShannon Bucknell, High School PrincipalGregory Norfleet, John Darveau.

CALL TO ORDER: Board President Knoop called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

OPEN FORUM: Board President Knoop recognized and wel-comed the District’s new High School Principal, Mr. Shannon Bucknell. The Board extended their gratitude to Mr. Bucknell for his commitment to working hard and willingness to lead the school. Mr. Bucknell shared that he has been out in the com-munity talking with members about the District and has many good conversations with people.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion Schreiber, second Colbert to approve amending the agenda with adding the Wi Fi bids for Hoover. Roll call vote. All ayes.

FACILITIES FUNDING REPORT/PPEL & SAVE REPORT: The District continues to work to meet the West Branch Board of Education’s approved facilities improvement plan, as devel-oped over two years by the District’s Facilities Advisory Com-mittee. A history of the District’s PPEL and SAVE revenues and expenditures were presented and shared. Mr. Hatfield also reviewed the District’s 5-phase facilities funding stream. The football lights installation will begin this week. The Hoover restroom remodel may be pushed back to next year. This will have to be analyzed to determine the best way to restore.

HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT BIDS: On July 2, 2014 the District accepted bids for the reconstruction of the current west parking lot near the front of the high school. The new parking lot doubles the number of parking spaces from 49 to 98. This work is part of several phases of parking lot expansion projects scheduled at the high school in the next three to five years. Mr. John Darveau, of Structure Architects and Mr. Brian Boelk, of HBK Engineering were present at the opening of the bids. Discussion was held by the Board on reviewing the bids. Mr. Darveau said that he has spoken with and reference checked All American Concrete. He received very good reviews. HBK Engineering has worked with them in the past and gave them a very good recommendation. Mr. Hatfield mentioned that he is working on how to get the construction work communicated to the public. A pre construction meeting will be held and the ground rules will be all laid out. Mr. Hatfield also expressed his excitement for the District about taking the first step in the facilities plan. It’s a good moment to think about all the work the Board has accomplished. Motion Paulus, second Colbert to approve the High School Phase 1 Parking & Site Improve-ments bid from All American Concrete. Roll call vote. All ayes.

WI FI AT HOOVER: Mr. Hatfield explained that there are 4 ar-eas in Hoover Elementary that do not have Wi Fi. The District has invested in I pads and IPods but they are not usable in those areas. The gym is one of the areas but the cost would be much more expensive to include it and Mr. Hatfield expressed

that he does not feel the utilization would justify the cost. Mr. Cummings received three bids with all labor included. If re-modeling is the future of Hoover Elementary, the wiring and hardware can all be reconfigured and used. Motion Colbert, second Schreiber to approve the Wi Fi bid from ITP. Roll call vote. All ayes.

BREAD AND MILK BIDS: The District makes an annual re-quest for bread and milk supplier bids. Two milk bids were received. The bids were opened by Laura Gongora and pro-cessed on Friday, June 27th at 2 pm. A representative from Anderson Erikson Dairy was present. One bread bid was re-ceived from Bimbo Bakeries, USA. Motion Schreiber, second Owen to accept Anderson Erikson’s milk bid and Bimbo Baker-ies bread bid for FY2014-15. Roll call vote. All ayes.

ADULT LUNCH PRICES: In order to meet mandates on school lunch prices required by the Healthy Kids Act and USDA and Federal nutrition reimbursement, minimum adult meal prices for fiscal year 2015 must be at least $3.27. FY15 School Food Authorities applications will not be approved until the adult meal price is at least $3.27. Motion Schreiber, sec-ond Colbert to approve the increase of the adult meal price from $3.16 to $3.27 for the 2014-15 school year. Roll call vote. All ayes.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: In 2013, the West Branch Board of Education adopted the following IAS legislative priorities 1) Protect at least 90 days’ expenses in a district’s fund bal-ance against any state budget cuts or arbitrator decisions on contract disputes. Expectations that districts spend down large balances in difficult budget times are reasonable but a 90-day fund balance should be maintained for districts to remain fi-nancially solvent. 2) Support setting adequate supplemental state aid in a timely fashion at a rate that encourages con-tinuous school improvement and reflects actual cost increases experienced by school district’s and for the state to provide full funding of its share. 3) Support the continuation of funding for professional development and providing teaching profes-sionals with the resources for meaningful training, professional development, supervision and leadership because all children deserve a great teacher. Board member Owen shared four resolutions that he felt are extremely important. The Board held discussion and felt the following priorities should be 1) Support setting a five year sunset on all state tax credits, 2) Support the continuation of sufficient incentives and assis-tance to encourage sharing, reorganization or regional high schools to expand academic learning opportunities for stu-dents and to improve student achievement, 3) Support reform of Iowa’s K-12 education system (research based, student achievement, comprehensive assessments, not repurpose funds, control by Board), 4) Support setting the per pupil growth percentage at least 16 months ahead of the start of a fiscal year, 5) Support the repeal of the mandatory school start date, 6) Support changing the Conference Board selection requirements. Motion Colbert, second Paulus to approve the established 2014 Legislative Priorities. Roll call vote. All ayes.

STAFF ATTENDANCE REPORT: At the request of the Board, a summary of staff attendance (group totals) were provided. The Board held discussion. Schreiber mentioned that she was surprised at the professional development days the adminis-tration has taken in the past year. Mr. Hatfield expressed that he feels the number of days is not entirely accurate as there are times when the administrators are attending professional development and just may not fill out a form. The District will try and improve on recording professional development days for administrators.

JOB DESCRIPTION UPDATE: Mr. Hatfield presented up-dated job descriptions to more accurately describe the primary responsibilities, qualifications, goals, contractual terms as well as the connection of the work to the organization’s vision and mission. Legally, the physical demands of the position should be incorporated as well. The Board held discussion and de-cided to make a couple of changes to the Dean of Students/Activities Director job description. The Board felt it would be beneficial to name only one supervisor for this position rather than two. It was decided that the High School Principal would be the person the Dean of Students/Activities Director reports to. The Board also wanted to add that this position is expected to have high visibility at a majority of events. Lastly, the Board wanted to add annual performance based considerations and district needs under the contract length or terms of employ-ment to all four of the job descriptions presented.

BOARD POLICY REVIEW: Motion Schreiber, second Colbert to approve the second reading for Board Policies 411.9-414.15. Roll Call vote. All ayes.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mr. Hatfield highlighted a few items in his report.

PERSONNEL ACTION: Motion Schreiber, second Owen to approve the Contracts for Magness Forsythe, Middle School Science, Lisa Schrock, High School Band, Letter of Assign-ment for Glenda Moreno, Elementary Kitchen Staff, and Res-ignations from Leslie Noble, Elementary Kitchen Staff, Randy Robertson, High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. Roll call vote. All ayes.

CONSENT ITEMS: Motion Colbert, second Paulus to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes for the June 9, 2014 Regular Meeting and Bills. Roll call vote. All ayes.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion Paulus, second Owen to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Roll call vote. All ayes.

Board Secretary Angie KlinkkhammerBoard President Kathy Knoop

BILLS FOR APPROVALGENERAL FUNDAGVANTAGE FS, DIESEL 2,374.76ALLIANT UTILITIES, UTILITIES 14,002.66AMSAN, SUMMER CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,119.43ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO, MILK 43.34BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS 20.86BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, MENTORING 2,000.00CAM SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMENT 1,500.25CAMP COURAGEOUS OF IOWA, CAMP TRIP 8.00CITY OF WEST BRANCH, HS SITE PLAN 322.00CLAIMAID, SERVICE 197.17CONSUMERS CO-OP SOCIETY, GAS 1,046.50CONTROL INSTALLATIONS OF IA, MS HVAC SER 358.35DE LAGE LANDEN, COPIER 2,885.19DEWEYS JACK & JILL, SUPPLIES 37.39DHS CASHIER 1ST FLOOR, MEDICAID 2,386.56FARMER, RUTH, POSTAGE 19.50FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, INC., BOOKS 3,208.94GRANT WOOD AEA, WORKSHOP 140.00GRIGGS MUSIC, SUPPLIES 58.39HARRIS COMMINICATIONS, BATTERIES 209.66HATFIELD, KEVIN, TRAVEL 76.72HAWKEYE FIRE AND SAFETY INC, INSPECTION 91.85HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC, SHREDDING 30.00HOGLUND BUS CO, PARTS 153.71HUGHES, DEL, WRESTLING ROOM MATERIAL 81.08HY VEE, SUPPLIES 487.91IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS, IA ALGEBRA READINESS ASSESSMENT 233.75JANS FLOWER YARD INC, GRAD FLOWERS 1,089.00JOSTENS, CAP & GOWNS 2,936.93KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PSEO 780.00KIRSCHBAUM, BOB, READING CONF 85.00MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC, SUPPLIES 197.93MENARD’S, MAINT SUPPLIES 93.99MEYER-GIANETTO, LINDSAY, MILEAGE 34.13MID-PRAIRIE CSD, OPEN ENROLL 3RD/4TH 9,601.60MIDWEST WHEEL COMPANIES, PARTS 838.59OPEN ROAD DRIVING SCHOOL, DRIVERS ED 11,840.00

PEDEN, SHANELLE, RECORDING 100.00PERFECTION LEARNING CORP, BOOKS 510.50PORT O JOHNNY, SERVICE 175.00QUILL CORPORATION, SUPPLIES 55.98R K DIXON COMPANY, COPIER 541.64RIDDELL EQUIPMENT, CHECK 1,594.40SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB, BOOKS 25.00SCHOOL BUS SALES, SUPPLIES 508.98SCHWABE, ALEX, VC AGREEMENT 500.00SEMINOLE ENERGY, GAS 1,269.91SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT 59.23SITLERS SUPPLIES INC, REPLACEMENT BULB 169.00TIFCO INDUSTRIES, PARTS 78.42TRANE, SERVICE 145.00UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, PLTW COURSE 1,300.00WASTE MANAGEMENT, GARBAGE 1,661.20WEST BRANCH TIMES, ADS 914.45WEST MUSIC COMPANY, SUPPLIES 71.25

PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENTCONTROL INSTALLATIONS OF IA, MS SERVICE 4,236.36OASIS ELECTRIC, DIAMOND REPAIR 775.24STOUT, BRET, TRACK 4,750.00STRUXTURE ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 28,528.12

SCHOOL NUTRITION FUNDANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO, MILK 3,032.30BLACK, LINDA ,LUNCH BALANCE 16.25CARDONA, KIMBERLY, LUNCH BALANCE 4.05CARTER, SHERRY, LUNCH BALANCE 21.20CHRISTEN, ALICIA, LUNCH BALANCE 23.40CLARK, HOPE, LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE 20.30COMPTON, ERIN, LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE 4.50DENHAM, LYNDA, LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE 3.80DEWEYS JACK & JILL, SUPPLIES 78.83EASTWOOD, KIM, LUNCH BALANCE 15.50EXLINE, ROBIN, LUNCH BALANCE 14.60HAUB, DAN, LUNCH BALANCE 198.32HEICK, KEVIN, LUNCH BALANCE 70.00HESS, ERIC, LUNCH BALANCE 13.54HESSELTINE, NICKI, LUNCH BALANCE 3.51HOTT, HARRY, LUNCH BALANCE 30.75HUMPHREY, JOANIE, LUNCH BALANCE 16.30MCCARGO, LINDA, LUNCH BALANCE 203.40MOORE, DIANE, LUNCH BALANCE 6.20MORENO WITT, DIANA, LUNCH BALANCE 25.45QUEE, MARC, LUNCH BALANCE 34.25RUDDY, DAVE, LUNCH BALANCE 3.95SHIPLEY, CINDY, LUNCH BALANCE 30.00SKAY, DENNIS, LUNCH BALANCE 26.42SMITH, KENDRA, LUNCH BALANCE 16.65SNYDER, LYNN, LUNCH BALANCE 5.37SOPER, SUSAN, LUNCH BALANCE 8.90STEWART, CRYSTAL, LUNCH BALANCE 13.20TATMAN, DAVID, LUNCH BALANCE 205.20TOMASH, DAVE, LUNCH BALANCE 30.00TUCKER, MARJORIE, LUNCH BALANCE 36.85US FOODS, SUPPLIES 667.25VAN GINKEL, BOB, LUNCH BALANCE 55.40WARDEN, SHELLEY, LUNCH BALANCE 22.65WERSINGER, NICOLE, LUNCH BALANCE 2.80YOUNG, JESSICA, LUNCH BALANCE 41.20

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDAPPAREL 1, BB CAMP SHIRTS 1,057.50B R SPORTS LTD, ROLLER SKATE FEE 1,758.00BAACK, CONNIE, SB OFFICIAL 85.00BAER, JOHN ,SB OFFICIAL 215.00BEGEY, MARK, SB OFFICIAL 85.00BUOL, MARY, WORK ROOM SUPPLIES 190.88CALAMUS-WHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL, SB INVITATIONAL ENTRY FEE 70.00CARMACK, TOMMY, BB OFFICIAL 95.00CHAMPIONSHIP PRODUCTIONS, PLAY BOOKS 79.97CLARK, ALEC, BB OFFICIAL 150.00DEWEYS JACK & JILL , SUPPLIES 18.37EDWARDS, MARK, SB OFFICIAL 125.00GRAPHIC EDGE, THE, SENIOR SHIRTS 430.86GREAT AMERICAN SAVINGS, COUPON FUNDRAISER 720.00HALL, KIM, BB OFFICIAL 55.00HANSEN, SCOTT, SB OFFICIAL 80.00HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, ENTRY FEE JH TRACK MEET 190.00HOLLINGSWORTH, KIM, SB OFFICIAL 85.00HOLLYWOOD GRAPHICS, SOFTBALL CLOTHING 3,621.25HY VEE, SENIOR MEAL 415.31IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, CASE MATERIALS 222.15KINGDOM GRAPHICS, BB SPONSOR SIGNS 1,139.00KOSKAMP, JORDAN, SB OFFICIAL 45.00MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC, SKILLS LINK 232.93MILLER, DANIEL, SB OFFICIAL 130.00MILSTER, KATHRYN, ART APPRECIATION 47.88MONTICELLO SPORTS, RIB PROTECTORS 670.00MT. PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL, SB TOURNAMENT 50.00MURPHY, MARK, SB OFFICIAL 85.00NOTRE DAME ATHLETIC BOOSTERS, VBB TOURN 60.00RAE CROWTHER, FOOTBALL STRENGTH BLOCKING SLED 1,582.35RUMMELLS, LARRY, FTBALL LINEMAN CAMP 1,435.00SPORTSGRAPHICS, BB WINDSCREEN 1,385.00STOCKMAN, MICHAEL, SB OFFICIAL 80.00STOFFER, TIM, SB OFFICIAL 170.00TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, JV SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 40.00TUCKER, LORI, FFA JACKET 25.00UCA SUMMER CAMP, CAMP PARTICIPANT 318.00WEST BRANCH TIMES, PRINT COST 538.00WEST LIBERTY CSD, JH COED TRACK 180.00WILSON, DUANE, SB OFFICIAL 85.00WREDE, ERIC, MILEAGE 123.20

Cedar County BoardProceedings

BOARD PROCEEDINGS(THE FOLLOWING IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE DAY’S MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE)

TIPTON, IOWA June 17, 2014

Cedar County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m., June 17, 2014 with following members present: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann and Chairperson Deerberg.

Viewed the following:• Information regarding pay request #14 for the Leisure

Lake rural utility system project.• Minutes of the June 12, 2014 County safety meeting.

Acknowledged the following:• Correspondence from Limestone Bluffs Resource Con-

servation & Development regarding annual county funding.• Cedar County Case Management Accreditation Survey

with a score of 100%, from the D.H.S./M.H.D.S.• Thank you from Pam Hartwig concerning resolution that

passed regarding objecting to Rock Island Clean Line project.• Correspondence from Sheriff regarding Deputies’ hours

worked in rural areas and within the cities.• Correspondence from Iowa Tourism Office regarding

convention with speaker Jeff Tobe.• Correspondence from Eastern Iowa Tourism Association

regarding annual meeting on June 25, 2014.Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Gaul to approve the

agenda.Ayes: Ellerhoff, Gaul, Bell, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Ellerhoff to approve the revised Board Minutes of June 12, 2014.

Ayes: Kaufmann, Ellerhoff, Bell, Gaul, Deerberg

Chairperson Deerberg reported Mike Moes contacted him about a tile that blew out at County’s farm. He obtained an estimate of under $200 to fix it. Board agreedMoes should have the tile repaired.

Bell said he would have a Stanwood Drainage District re-port for Board at a later date. Deerberg referenced a recent bill received from the Engineer for Drainage District. The bills are adding up to a substantial amount. Deerberg wondered who is authorizing all of this work.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Gaul to convene as the Stanwood Drainage District Board.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Gaul, Bell, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Moved by Gaul seconded by Kaufmann to return to regu-lar session.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Bell, Gaul, Deerberg

It was noted Nathan Summers of D.A. Davidson & Co. in-quired about a proposed Secondary Road facility. He was told the Board approved a proposal by Speer Financial Services, Inc. Summers wanted the Board to know that D.A. Davidson & Co. does bond underwriting and that they have worked with Speer Financial.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Bell to approve the fol-lowing payroll change:

Case ManagementCindy Strang, Case Manager, from $17.95/hr to $18.45/hr

effective 6-11-14.Ayes: Gaul, Bell, Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Moved by Bell seconded by Ellerhoff to approve issuance of a Handwritten Check to Matt Jackson in the amount of $71.21 for cell phone minutes.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann, Bell, Deerberg

Deerberg gave Seventh Judicial Correctional Services meeting report. They reviewed a purchase of service agree-ment. Deerberg noted a contract with Center for Alcohol and Drug Services was approved with 5% increase. Some indi-viduals are being taken off of sex offender registry. Contract with Vera French was not approved. Contract with Iowa De-partment of Corrections was approved.

Deerberg reported he and CPC Admin. Attended Eastern Iowa MH-DS Region Board meeting. Region will be signing contracts with providers, but providers will be paid through the counties. They are working on required plans.

Bell said he was asked by Emergency Management Dir. to mention there was damage in southern Cedar County due to the storm. Malott wondered if there might be cell tower problems.

Bell reported Crimestoppers has been trying to get a check to pay an individual. Bell is getting some checks at Lib-erty Trust & Savings Bank. Once there is a signature card for the account, a check will then be issued to Sheriff’s Dept. and money will be passed through to the individual.

Bell gave a report on Examining Board meeting. Three candidates were interviewed for tCounty Assessor vacancy. He stated the Examining Board went into closed session il-legally.

Kaufmann gave Safety Committee meeting report. Some areas of discussion were, but not limited to: a fire drill, safety hatch from basement, defibrillator grants and protection map-ping for safety concerns.

Julie Tischuk, CPC Admin. and Jane Caes, Public Health Dir. met with Board to review and discuss Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act Steering Committee recom-mendations. They would like to participate in an I.S.A.C. H.I.P.A.A. Program. Cost is $1,750 annually. It provides ac-cess to training and consultation.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Bell to participate in the I.S.A.C. H.I.P.A.A. Program at an annual cost of $1,750.

Ayes: Gaul, Ellerhoff, Bell, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Bell asked when a Risk Assessment would be done. Tischuk referenced “Compliance To Do List” and said after items 1-7 are finished, the next item would be a Risk Assess-ment. Board had no objections to setting up a committee. Dis-cussion continued. Deerberg congratulated Tischuk on Case Management Department’s score of 100% on accreditation survey, noting he felt good work is being done by everyone in that department.

Handwritten Disbursement was issued on 6/13/2014 to Treasurer for Benefits, Inc. for electronic deposit: #396745 for $1,735.87-flex claims and $349.43-self funded medical claims.

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Gaul to adjourn at 10:45 a.m., to June 19, 2014.

Ayes: AllWayne Deerberg, Chairperson

Cari Gritton, Auditor

BOARD PROCEEDINGS(THE FOLLOWING IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE DAY’S MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE)

TIPTON, IOWA June 19, 2014

Cedar County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 6:00 p.m., June 19, 2014 with following members present: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann and Chairperson Deerberg.

Viewed the following:• Notice regarding FY15 Iowa Tourism Grant training on

June 23rd & 24th.• Notice regarding Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Service

Systems Board meeting on June 25th.

Acknowledged receipt of following:• Correspondence from CPC Admin. and letter from Dept.

of Human Services concerning denial of Eastern Iowa MH-DS Region’s transition plan.

• Correspondence from Repr. Bobby Kaufmann regarding Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit.

Board noted correspondence from Public Health regard-ing hiring of KaCee Kessler for Home Care Aide position at $10.33/hr effective 6-30-14.

Noted correspondence from Jail Adm. regarding pay-roll change for Elisabeth Gardner, Jail Sup., from salary of $39,290.63 to $41,884.05 effective 7-7-14.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Kaufmann to approve the agenda with the addition of Emergency Management Di-rector Malott for discussion about storm damage and emer-gency preparedness.

Ayes: Bell, Kaufmann, Gaul, Ellerhoff. Deerberg

Moved by Gaul seconded by Bell to approve the Board Minutes of June 17, 2014.

Ayes: Kaufmann, Bell, Gaul, Ellerhoff Deerberg

Discussion was held regarding claim disbursements. Ellerhoff asked about a claim in amount of $1,250 to Nichole Malott for resource management for an E.M.A. contract per-son that is being paid through Sheriff’s budget. Emergency Management Dir. noted Nichole Malott is his daughter and Sheriff is Vice Chair of E.M.A. Commission, so it was decided to run the claim through Sheriff’s budget. Ellerhoff asked if Human Resources Consultant was contacted. Malott said yes and that it is not a problem. Ellerhoff asked if this is in compliance with I.R.S. guidelines for contractual employees. Malott said yes.

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Gaul to approve Claim Disbursements #396746 - #396982.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Bell, Gaul, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Board noted Handwritten Check #396743 dated 6-12-14 was issued to General Fund in amount of $236.85 for admin-istrative reimbursement.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Bell to approve and authorize Chairperson Deerberg to sign a FY14-15 Support Agreement and an Information Technology Services Agree-ment Statement of Work between “Solutions”, Inc. and Cedar County and authorize Chairperson Deerberg to sign the same.

Ayes: Gaul, Bell, Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Co. Atty. Renander and Shawn Meier of Dept. of Natural Resources met with Board to discuss ATVs. Renander noted that about a week ago there was discussion about an ATV ordinance. There is not a sunset clause on allowing farmers to use the ATV exemption. Meier noted the D.N.R. won’t treat farmers any different when using the ATV agricultural exemp-tion. After July 1st a farmer can register, pay a fee and use their ATV on public property, such as on managed lands and in parks. Meier said it will be the farmer’s choice whether to pay the $15 registration fee or to not pay it. Farmers will still be able to do agricultural processes from sunrise to sunset. Deerberg asked if Board allows use of ATVs on our roads, can they charge a fee for a registration. Discussion contin-ued. Deerberg thought it would be nice if legislators would pass something for all counties. Renander agreed that a State law would be ideal.

Grant Elliott of IowaWorks met with Board to discuss their offerings. He said the offerings help job seekers and employers. Elliott reviewed the Skilled Iowa Initiative. This offering involves obtaining a National Career Readiness Cer-tificate, which is a work-related skills credential that provides documentation of employees’ skills that can be accepted na-tionwide. The Skilled Iowa Initiative is a marketing tool and it is free. Elliott asked for Board’s support on this initiative. Another initiative that Elliott supports is the Home Base Iowa Initiative. It is an initiative that involves jobs posted for Veter-ans. It matches their military background with the job. Discus-sion was held. Board will consider the agreement concerning commitment to use the National Career Readiness Certificate.

Sue Elijah and Jen Van Oort, representing Edna Zybell Library in Clarence, met with Board to request funding for an Iowa Community Attraction & Tourism Grant in amount of ap-proximately $75,000. Elijah said they are attempting to build a new library. They have almost $282,000 from fund raising. The new library will cost about $420,000. The I.C.A.T. Grant requires County and City involvement. They are working on this grant with E.C.I.A. It was suggested they request that County contribute $15,000 and City contribute $10,000. Some areas of continued discussion were, but not limited to: minimum contribution, past requests, importance of the library in a small town, the school’s media center and fund raising. Deerberg said the Board would take this request under ad-visement. Elijah will talk to E.C.I.A. about the formula for a County contribution.

Emergency Management Dir. Malott met with Board to discuss storm damage and emergency preparedness for possible Cedar River flooding. Malott reported on wind storm damage from June 17th. Cities of Durant and Wilton had sub-stantial damage as did some of rural areas. Malott wants to plan for worst regarding potential flooding along Cedar River. Discussion continued concerning potential flooding and having a plan in place. Ellerhoff asked Malott to prepare a check list/priority list for Board to review on June 24th. Bell told Malott that he thought the W.E.N.S. called a little late the other night. Malott referenced National Weather Service and that there was not enough warning before the storms hit.

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Ellerhoff to adjourn at 7:19 p.m., to June 24, 2014.

Ayes: All Wayne Deerberg, Chairperson

Cari Gritton, Auditor

CLAIMS REGISTER JUNE 19, 2014GENERAL BASIC FUND145.44 Alliant Energy, utilities396.90 Aramark Uniform, supplies423.70 Baker Paper, custodial82.07 BRIGGS, med supplies102.22 Cedar County COOP, fuels5881.00 Cedar County EMS Assoc FY 13-14, Feb-Apr exp534.16 Cedar County Health Fund, erly retir ins72.00 Cedar County Public Health, blood tests1958.32 Central Iowa Distributing, supplies29.00 Citizens Savings Bank, rent4544.50 City of Tipton, utilities2309.36 Conservative Publishing, publishing54.83 Copy Systems, maint23.39 Dell Marketing LP C/O Dell USA, stereo usb moniter176.72 Jean Driscoll, mil477.66 Eastern IA Light&Power, utilities500.00 Eastern IA Tourism Assoc, Dues2066.54 E C I A, 1st pymnt4400.00 Fry Funeral Home, funeral exp260.00 General Pest Control, Inc, pest control857.75 Patricia Hamann, meals, fuel & hotel1597.68 Harveys Pump Service, Benn park water line45.29 Hermsen Automotive LLC, headlight195.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, trng 466.90 David B. Brown DBA JAB Ink Gra, stickers69.56 Craig Jackson, mil200.00 Timothy J. Kitchen, Sr K-5 Win, window cleaning25.00 Tory Koch DBA Koch Electric, bucket fee159.55 Kone Inc, June maint1250.00 Nichole Malott, ema contract employ213.38 Dick Maske, mil234.81 Thomas McGuinty, clothes10.82 Medtox Laboratories Inc NW8939, blood tests401.53 Moeller Tipton Tire & Auto LLC, rprs40.00 Office of Vehicle Services Aud, salvage veh258.21 OfficeMax Incorporated, toilet paper302.87 Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, soda840.00 Pitney Bowes, rental133.08 Reserve Account CMRS-PB- Acct, postage61.16 Plastocon Inc, inmate breakfast cereal3407.80 Progressive Rehabilitation, In-Home Nursing2998.00 Ricoh USA Inc IKON, MPC2003 copier197.12 RK Dixon Company Corp., Xerox copies5976.97 Secondary Road Fund, fuel30.00 Secretary of State Notary Pub, notary rnwl 1176.00 Solutions, Inc, rnwls105.92 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co, studs189.10 Staples Advantage, folders ribbon tape262.26 Leon Steinhagen, mil100.00 Sarah Subbert, plants1289.97 Sun News, notice116.30 T & M Clothing, shirts 46.80 Tipton Pharmacy, Prescrip1374.00 Total Maintenance, Inc, June maint408.00 Ultramax, ammo139.93 Uniform Den Inc, badge refinishing156.00 Univ Hygienic Lab, park water tests345.50 University of Iowa State Hygie, water analysis2406.05 US Cellular, phone1793.44 VISA, website194.00 Walter Media Creative Arts St, business cards30.00 Weland Clinical Lab, P.C., drug screen483.34 Wendling Quarries, rock152.28 Teresa Wendt, mil1138.14 West Branch Times, minutes42.00 Wilton-Durant Advocate News, aide ad2924.49 Iowa Telecom, phone

GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL FUND138.16 Barbara Archer, elec wrkr154.81 Linda Bachus, elec wrkr130.50 Betty Blake, elec wrkr136.13 Barb Cawiezell, elec wrkr149.44 Alma Chapman, elec wrkr119.63 Sandy Childs, elec wrkr

Thursday, July 17, 2014www.westbranchtimes.com 9West Branch Times Sports

Softball teams falls to Regina in Round 2By Norv & Mary Coblentz

coblentz@netins.net

After making it to the second round of the playoffs with a win over Wilton, the Bears lost to Regina 10-0 on July 9, ending their season with a 15-21 record.

The Bears had a bad first inning when the Regals went up by seven runs in the bottom half.

“We put ourselves in a tough spot,” West Branch Head Coach Kevin Kaalberg said. “We had an opportunity to get out of the inning with no runs against us. Against a good team, a good-hitting ball club like this, you can’t make mistakes. We made one mistake, got them a run, and it got them another bat and you tip your cap to (Regina’s Gabby) Duchick. She hit an outside pitch the other way. She hit it hard. You play teams like this, and you can’t make mistakes. We did, and it cost us.”

The Bears took advantage of a couple of Regina errors in the top of the first, but they were unable to score. Dalana Kron reached on an error, then Shannon Laing reached on an error by the Regina shortstop. The next batter struck out. A fielder’s choice got Laing out on her way to second to bring up the bottom of the first.

The first batter grounded out to Paige Miller at second base. The next batter doubled to center field. A walk put runners at first and second. Another walk loaded the bases. The next batter hit into a fielder’s choice. Kron fielded the ball and threw to Bailey Lukavsky at catcher for the force out at home and the second out of the inning.

The next batter reached on an error, and a run scored. A grand slam over the center field fence made it 5-0, Regals. The next batter singled to right field. The next batter singled up the middle and took second base on the throw to third. The Bears brought in a new pitcher. A single scored two runs. The next batter grounded out to Laing at third base. Laing threw to Jenae Murry at first for the last out of the inning. Regina led 7-0.

Kara Fountain worked the count full and got a one-out walk in the top of the sec-ond. The next batter struck out, then Miller reached on an error to put runners at first and second. The next batter grounded out, and the Regals were up to bat again. The Bears had another new pitcher to start the bottom of the second, and Regina hit a solo homerun over the left field fence to start their offense. A fly out to Allie Russell in right field, a fly out to Fountain in left field, and a groundout to Laing at third base ended the inning with Regina leading 8-0.

The Bears’ only base-runner in the third was Murry, who hit a two-out single to left field. A line out to third base brought up the Regina third. The Regals were retired in order in the bottom of the third on a strikeout by Taylor Jones, a pop out to Murry in foul territory, and a fly out to Jori Robertson in center field ended the inning.

The fourth inning went equally quickly. The Bears went down in order on a strike-out and two groundouts. The Regals had two groundouts to Laing then a double. The next batter flied out to center field to

Hanna Tisinger pitches in the Bears' July 9 post-season game at Regina.Ethan Coblentz/West Branch Times

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BOARD PROCEEDINGS(THE FOLLOWING IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE DAY’S MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE)

TIPTON, IOWA June 24, 2014

Cedar County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m., June 24, 2014 with following members present: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann and Chairperson Deerberg.

Viewed the following:• Update from West Branch Public Library.• Safety Committee June 12th minutes.• Notice regarding Consortium meeting at 9:00 a.m. June

26th.Minutes of May 23rd Board of Health meeting.• Information for June 26th East Central Iowa Council of

Governments Board of Directors meeting.

Acknowledged the following:• Construction Permit Application for Kenny’s Finishers

(Donovan Yoder) at location in Sec. 15 of Iowa Twp. Moved by Gaul seconded by Ellerhoff to approve the

agenda.Ayes: Gaul, Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Bell, Deerberg

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Ellerhoff to approve the Board Minutes of June 19, 2014.

Ayes: Kaufmann, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Bell, Deerberg

Sue Elijah, representing Edna Zybell Library in Clarence, met with Board concerning request for County funding for an Iowa Community Attraction & Tourism Grant for construction of a new library. A minimum contribution of $5,000 by County is required for the grant. Elijah noted the ICAT people can ask for a further contribution. Deerberg told Elijah that he was told the school is going to have an electronic media center. Discussion was held.

Moved by Bell seconded by Kaufmann to commit $5,000 to the new library project in Clarence.

Discussion was held. Ayes: Bell, Kaufmann, Ellerhoff, Gaul, DeerbergSue Elijah left the room.

Emergency Management Dir. Malott met with Board to give a flood incident presentation. Bell said he is hearing that the flooding is not going to be as bad as Malott previously talked about. Malott agreed. He noted some people were evacuated from low lying areas such as campgrounds and the water is over the road at Cedar Bluff. More rain is predicted and Malott suggested planning for the worst. Malott gave his presentation. Discussion was held. Chairperson Deerberg assigned the following:

Incident Command--Sup. EllerhoffEmergency Operations Center--Sup. BellSafety--Sup. KaufmannPublic Information Office--Chairperson DeerbergLiaison--Sup. Gaul.Bell felt if there is concern about safety, perhaps Con-

servation Dir. should be directed to close public boat docks/ramps. Malott felt Conservation Dir. would be the best one to consult about that matter. Kaufmann later reported that he talked to Conservation Dir. Dauber, and he said Massillon boat ramp is closed. Dauber told Kaufmann the County Engineer has jurisdiction to close the road to Cedar Valley Park, but Dauber will monitor the water level. Malott told Board a large tree went down on one of the leased lots where a public infor-mation board is located, so he wondered who would take care of that. Deerberg said Board will look at it.

Moved by Bell seconded by Gaul to approve and adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, County Auditor is authorized

and directed by the Board of Supervisors to execute a county check to Benefits, Inc. each week, in the amount approved by Auditor. Documentation reflecting each check issued shall be provided to Board of Supervisors in a timely manner for nota-tion in minutes of a board meeting.

Ayes: Bell, Gaul, Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Kaufmann to approve and adopt the following resolution:

APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTIONNOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Super-

visors of Cedar County, Iowa, as follows:Section 1. The amounts itemized by fund and by depart-

ment or office on attached schedule are hereby appropriated

from the resources of each fund so itemized, to the department or office schedule. (See schedule in Auditor’s Office.)

Section 2. Subject to provisions of other county proce-dures and regulations, and applicable state law, appropria-tions authorized under Sec. 1 shall constitute authorization for department or officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations, from itemized fund, effective July 1, 2014.

Section 3. In accordance with Sec. 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract, which by its terms involves expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of amounts appropriated pursuant to this Resolution.

Section 4. If at any time during 2014-2015 budget year the Auditor shall ascertain that available resources of a fund for this year will be less than said fund’s total appropriations, she shall immediately so inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Section 5. Auditor shall establish separate accounts for appropriations authorized in Sec. 1, each of which account shall indicate the amount of the appropriation, the amounts charged thereto, and the unencumbered balance. Auditor shall report status of such accounts to applicable departments and officers (monthly) during 2014-2015 budget year.

Section 6. Appropriations authorized pursuant to this Resolution lapse at close of business June 30, 2015.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Bell, Gaul, Deerberg

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Gaul to approve and adopt the following resolution:

TRANSFER RESOLUTIONNOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by Board of Supervi-

sors of Cedar County, as follows:1) A transfer in amount of $25,000 shall be made from

Rural Services Basic Fund to Solid Waste Fund during Oct., 2014.

2) A transfer in amount of $25,000 shall be made from Rural Services Basic Fund to Solid Waste Fund during the Apr., 2015.

Ayes: Kaufmann, Gaul, Bell, Ellerhoff, Deerberg

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Kaufmann to approve and adopt the resolution:RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFER

NOW THERFORE, be it resolved by Board of Supervisors of Cedar County, as follows:

Section 1. The total maximum transfer from General Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 shall not exceed sum $0 and total maximum transfer from Rural Services Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 shall not exceed sum of $2,048,303.

Section 2. Within 30 days of being notified of apportion-ment of current property taxes, to General Basic or Rural Ser-vices Basic Fund, Auditor shall order transfer from said fund to Secondary Road Fund.

Section 3. Amount of transfer required by Sec. 2 shall be equal to apportionment made under Sec. 2 to General Basic or Rural Services Basic Fund, respectively, multiplied by ratio of said fund’s total current property tax levy.

Section 4. Notwithstanding provisions of Sec. 2 and 3 of this Resolution, total transfers to Secondary Road Fund shall not exceed amounts specified in Sec. 1.

Section 5. Notwithstanding provisions of Sec. 2 and 3, amount of any transfer shall not exceed available fund bal-ances in the transferring fund.

Section 6. Auditor is directed to correct her books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer and Engineer of amounts of said transfers.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Kaufmann, Gaul, Bell, Deerberg

Moved by Bell seconded by Ellerhoff to approve and adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTIONWhereas, State of Iowa has appropriated moneys for fis-

cal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, which moneys are sufficient to fund various local property tax credits/exemp-tions fully,

And, whereas, Iowa Code Sec. 25B.7 requires local gov-ernments to extend to taxpayers only those portions of prop-erty tax credits/exemptions that are estimated by Iowa Dept. of Revenue to be funded by the state appropriation,

Now, therefore, be it resolved pursuant to Iowa Code Sec. 25B.7 that property tax credits/exemptions in Cedar County for fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 shall be funded as follows:

Homestead Credit 100%Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Credit 100%

Low-Income, Elderly, Disabled Credit 100%Military Exemption 100%Ayes: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Auditor Gritton told Board that she is working on new Busi-ness Property Tax Credits. There is a report required by June 30th and there is another July 15th deadline, so tax statements might not be out until first part or middle of Aug. These credits are delaying the tax statement process.

Judy Funk met with Board for Heartland Insurance Risk Pool FY14-15 renewal. Heartland Board has approved a pre-mium credit for Cedar County in amount of $42,941. Transfer Station, E911 and Emergency Manag. will receive premium credits totaling $402. Discussion was held. Our Workers’ Compensation Mod Factor is .89, down from 1.08, which is very good.

Moved by Bell seconded by Ellerhoff to approve and au-thorize Chairperson Deerberg to sign a Client Authorization to Bind Coverage and a Client Confirmation of Schedules and Exposures.

Ayes: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Deerberg gave Board of Health meeting report. The lead poisoning funding is gone, but they are trying to get it back. Research is being done on insurance coverage for cell phones and laptops.

Ellerhoff gave River Bend Transit meeting report. Some areas of discussion were, but not limited to: training, annual conference for Medicaid transportation issues such as safety and security, finalization of FY14-15 budget and three vacan-cies on R.B.T. Board were filled.

Bell said Lisa Decker is willing to serve as Dir. or Alternate for Eastern Iowa Tourism Association. He also said a $500 check was given to Sheriff’s Dept. from Crimestoppers for an individual for information resulting in an arrest.

Kaufmann reported he participated in informational meet-ing for Community Action of Eastern Iowa.

Engineer Fangmannn met with Board to review Utility Per-mit Appl. for Iowa Dept. of Transportation for work along Hwy 38 to rest area on I80.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Bell to approve and au-thorize Chairperson Deerberg to sign a Utility Permit Applica-tion for the Iowa Department of Transportation, as presented.

Ayes: Ellerhoff, Bell, Kaufmann, Gaul, Deerberg

Fangmann gave Board an update on flooding. Moved by Bell seconded by Ellerhoff to convene as the

Stanwood Drainage District Board.Ayes: Bell, Ellerhoff, Gaul, Kaufmann, Deerberg

Moved by Kaufmann seconded by Gaul to return to regu-lar session.

Ayes: Kaufmann, Gaul, Ellerhoff, Bell, Deerberg

Handwritten Disbursement was issued on 6/20/14 to Treasurer for Benefits, Inc. for electronic deposit: #396985 for $1,586.98-flex claims and $2,558.18-self funded medical claims.

Moved by Ellerhoff seconded by Kaufmann to adjourn at 10:41 a.m., to June 26, 2014.

Ayes: All Wayne Deerberg, Chairperson

Cari Gritton, Auditor

PAY DATE 6/27/2014VENDOR VENDOR TOTALCitizens Savings Bank 4,258.00ING USA Annuity & Life Ins Co. 250.00New York Life 30.00Cedar County Health Fund 128,474.68Central United Life Insurance 27.59TX Child Support SDU 57.69Iowa United Professionals 529.00Aramark Uniform Serv 50.50Ameriprise Financial Services 100.00CWA-Dues 301.44US Department of Education 167.88IPERS 68,508.27NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 460.00Cedar County Treasurer 49,113.94Cedar County Treasurer 8,288.00Cedar County Treasurer 1,159.51Cedar County Treasurer 731.90Cedar County Treasurer 8,674.76Cedar County Treasurer 585.35Cedar County Treasurer 375.77COUNTY TOTAL 272,144.28

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Bears

Rummells honored by networkUniversity of Northern Iowa football

lineman and West Branch High School graduate Jack Rummells was named to the 2014 Sports Network preseason All-America team, the organization announced July 1.

The team includes 101 players from 59 schools and 13 Football Championship Subdivision conferences.

Rummells started all 12 games for UNI last season, "helping create holes that allowed UNI running backs to gain 1,962 yards on the ground last season," read information from the UNI Panthers' Web site.

Rummells was also part of a line that only allowed 16 sacks during the season, it added.

Cargill recalls meatbird feedCargill announced on its Web site that it

is conducting a voluntary recall of Nutrena NatureWise Meatbird feed in 40-pound bags due to excess levels of sodium. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill's facility in West Branch on April 28, 2014, and distributed in Iowa, Illinois and possibly Missouri.

"Sodium is an essential nutrient for poultry," reads the press release. "However, excess levels of sodium in diets for meatbirds may result in pulmonary hypertension, increased mortality, reduced growth rate, increased water consumption, wet droppings, and wet litter.

"Consumption of the affected feeds may have contributed to poultry illness and death. Customers should call their veterinarian if their animals have experienced adverse health effects while consuming the affected product."

The Lot Code for the product is 5941181016, and the number can be found printed on the bottom left corner of the product tag attached to the bottom of the bag.

For more information, call Cargill at 888-367-4984 or visit www.cargill.com/feed/meatbird-feed-recall.

Scattergood honored by Chinese Scattergood Friends School, a boarding and

day college preparatory school in West Branch, has been awarded the Education Agency of the Year Award by the Chinese Association of Iowa for its international student program.

Scattergood has a long history of educating a diverse and global population of high school students, between 25 and 30 percent of whom come from outside the United States. Scattergood promotes more communication with families of students from many other countries, greater English fluency of students whose mother tongue is not English, and cultural diversity among its students and staff.

“We thank the Chinese Association of Iowa for helping us broaden and further the possibilities for Scattergood’s international students,” said Scattergood Head of School Christine Ashley, who as a high school and college student became conversant in Chinese and later lived in South Asia for eight years.

When she arrived in Iowa four years ago as Head of School at Scattergood, she initiated contact with the US China Association with the goal of benefiting the school’s Chinese student population.

“When students from China look back, they will treasure their experience at Scattergood,” said Hilda Wolle, past president and current board member of the Chinese Association of Iowa. Wolle and current president Swallow Xiaozhe Yan presented the award to Scattergood at its Iowa Chinese Achievement Awards Ceremony and Chinese New Year Celebrations Feb. 1, in Des Moines.

Past recipients of CAI’s Education Agency of the Year award include: Norwalk School District, AIB College of Business, Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office, Drake University Chinese Cultural Exchange Program, and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Scattergood is the first private Iowa high school to receive this honor.

BriefsCole Grings 1-1, 2 runs, 3 walks; Jon Hennessee 2-3, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 walk; Tyler Hetzler 1 run, 1 stolen base, 1 walk; Caleb Kaufmann 1 run, 1 walk; Tanner Poor 1-3, 2 runs, 1 walk; Koy Snider 304, 2 runs, 4 RBIs, 3 stolen bases; Isaac Vasquez 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBis, 3 stolen bases; Zach Keppy 1 run, 1 stolen base. Pitching: Tyler Hetzler pitched four innings and got the win. He allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out five.

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ReginaContinued from Page 9

end the inning.Miller hit a single to left center field to

lead off the fifth inning. The next batter flied out to deep right field. Miller was caught stealing for the second out of the inning, and a strikeout brought up the Regina fifth.

Regina added another run in their half of the fifth. The first batter grounded out to Kron. The next singled to left field. A fielder’s choice led to an out at second. A single into the left field gap scored a run. The Regals singled again, then a groundout ended the inning. Regina had a 9-0 lead.

Laing led off the top of the sixth with a single to left center field. A pop out, a fly out, and a strikeout left Laing stranded.

The Bears needed to hold the Regals scoreless in the bottom of the sixth to have another shot at scoring. Instead, the Regals had a walk-off run on an error. The first batter popped out to Miller at second base. The second flied out to Fountain. The next doubled down the right field line. A fly ball was dropped, and the 10th run scored. Regina won 10-0.

“I think the (Regina) kids came out relaxed and enthused and had a purpose,” Regina Head Coach John Prottsman said.

1 2 3 4 5 6 RWest Branch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Regina 7 1 0 0 1 1 10West Branch stats (unofficial): Shannon

Laing 1-3; Jenae Murry 1-3; Paige Miller 1-2. Pitching: Hanna Tisinger pitched 2/3 inning and took the loss for the Bears. She gave up seven runs on four hits. She walked two. Claire Bridges pitched 2/3 innings, allowing one hit. Taylor Jones pitched four 2/3 innings. She gave up three runs on six hits. She walked zero and struck out one.

Regina stats: Emma Corkery 1-4, 2 RBIs; Katie Wick 1-4, 1 double; Kennedy Brown 2-3, 2 runs, 1 double, 1 homerun, 1 RBI, 1 walk; Megan Bonnett 1-3, 2 runs, 1 double, 1 walk; Hannah Stein 1-4, 1 RBI; Madison Scott 1-3, 1 run; Gabby Dutchik 1-3, 2 runs, 1 hoemrun, 4 RBIs, 1 stolen base, 1 walk; Jenna Lehman 2-3, 1 run, 1 RBI; Cammy Verducci 2-3, 1 run; Sarah Lehman 1 run. Pitching: Hannah Stein pitched six innings and got the win. She gave up no runs on five hits. She walked two and struck out six.

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increased to $10,000 when new infor-mation was provided to the court.

A motion hearing is set for 10 a.m. July 25; a preliminary hearing is set for 11 a.m. July 29. A judge also ordered Boruch to stay away from Edmunds.

Deputies found Edmunds about 1:04 a.m. July 8 at the fairgrounds, 28057 Fairgrounds Road, just north of Adel, after responding to a call that the suspect might also have a firearm.

Edmunds had two stab wounds in the back, and the knife was still protruding from one of the wounds. Dallas County emergency medical services, Adel Police Department, Waukee Police Department, Adel Fire Department and Iowa State Patrol also responded to the scene, with the EMS

personnel transporting Edmunds to Mercy Hospital.

Edmunds underwent surgery to have the knife removed from his back, accord-ing to Dallas County Sheriff information. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Boruch was located at the other side of the fairgrounds and was arrested with-out incident, read the sheriff ’s depart-ment’s information. Boruch was also taken to Mercy Hospital, but his injuries were unknown.

Several witness were interviewed at the scene and Dallas County deputies are still investigating the incident.

“This appears to be an isolated incident between employees of the carnival and alcohol may have been a factor,” read the press release.

It was not believed that the incident would affect the Dallas County Fair that started July 9.

StabbingContinued from Page 1

Zachary Michael Maxson was born July 2, 2014, at 6:43 p.m. weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 22 inches long.

His parents are Ben and Jenna Maxson of West Branch.

Grandparents include John and Rene Lindberg of Iowa City, Don and Vicki Maxson of West Branch and Debbie Maxson of West Branch.

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Rockin’ retirementHoover Library-Museum's Jenny Pedersen retired May 30 after 42 years with the National Archives and Records Administration agency. Pedersen was hired two years after high school and worked various jobs, often filling in for managers while they were away. She last worked in the curator's department preparing exhibits for display. The Library-Museum honored her with a 50s-style luncheon on her last day. Pedersen is married to Butch Pedersen, West Branch High School's head football coach. Photo courtesy Hoover Library-Museum

West Branch’s Sarah Wall was named the Iowa Pork Queen by the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines in January.

Wall said she decided to compete for the title since she is majoring in agriculture.

“Educating others about agriculture and the pork industry especially is something I am very passionate about,” she said. “Most people in today’s day in age are four to five genera-tions removed from the farm. Meaning, fewer and fewer peo-ple know how food gets on their plate, fuel gets in their car, and clothes get on their back.”

She said that she is among the 1 percent of the population who grew up on a farm, so she shares her story “about how food goes from a farm such as my family’s, to your family’s dinner table.”

Wall said she takes great pride in sharing that information.

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FIND A PET? LOSE ONE? Call the West Branch Animal Clinic at 319-643-2127.

Lost and Found

WANTED: JUNK APPLIANCES. Will pick up for free. Also batteries, air conditioners, steel, etc. 331-8122.

Wanted

TRI-PLEX FOR SALE IN TIPTON. Centrally lo-cated near schools and downtown Tipton. Great investment property. Very well-maintained. Cur-rently tenant occupied. 208 E 6th St. Asking $169,000. Call 563-506-3553 wb20,tf

Investment Property

For Sale FLAGS: The Chauncey Butler American Legion Post 514 West Branch has U.S. and State flags for sale. Please call 319-643-5465 or email AL514@Lcom.net for more info.

HOME-SIZE CONN ELECTRIC ORGAN. Full keyboard. Come and play it! Call 643-5309

DOWNSIZING! Tables, lamps, globe lamp, exercise unit, misc items. Call Joyce or All at 319-643-7143.

UNIQUE VINTAGE BARBERSHOP BACK BAR, 15 ft. long, 8 ft. tall, 16” wide, 3 pieces beveled mirrors. Marble top, 3 pieces, 37” tall. Made by Theo A. Kochs Company from Chicago in 1940s. Oak material, fair condition, buyer moves it. Lo-cated in West Liberty, IA. Serious inquiries only. 319-541-8236 ask for Jose.

MINI STORAGEExtra large stalls

N. 4th St., West BranchNow taking reservations

(319) 643-7150

FOR RENT80’ x 100’ outdoor, fenced-in

storage area with privacy fencing locked & secured.

Great fit for campers or boats. Call 319-631-2048

117 S. 2nd St • WB

For Rent

WAREHOUSE/SHOPSPACE FOR RENT

1,250 sq. ft. or 2,500 sq. ft. Bath • Heat

319-331-2510

2000 Chevy Cavalier. 100k miles. $2,000. Call 319-631-5622.

2006 Ford Escape Limited 4WD, 105k miles, heated leather seats, green/tan color, sunroof, etc. Excellent condition. $9,400. 319-491-5497

Vehicles For Sale

ServicesCUSTOM HAY/GRASS MOWING, raking, small square baling. Located in Tipton - Willing to trav-el. Call Jake at 319-325-6024

PART TIME BARN HELP - Mon-Fri flexible hours - about 3 hours per day. West Branch Horse Farm. 321-4894 or 643-5658. HELP WANTED: Christian Ed. Director at First Church United in West Liberty. 6-10 hours/week. Wednesday evenings and Sunday morn-ings. Call 627-2989 or email mhart@Lcom.net for more information.

IOWA CONCRETE is accepting applications for concrete workers. Needed for local and out of town work. Must be able to travel and have own transportation. Daily per diem paid when travel-ing along with travel time pay and motels. Con-crete experience necessary. Apply by contacting Larry at 319-351-9692.

WANTED: Part-time grill cook. 20-25 hours per week. 627-4782.

Help Wanted

Now Hiring McDonald’s CrewUp to $9/hr • Flexible SchedulesApply at mcstate.com/careers

NEW STRAND Theatre

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Part-time Cook/Dietary Assistant

Crestview Nursing & Rehab in West Branch is accepting

applications for a Part-time Cook/Dietary Assistant.

Please contact Crestview for more info or apply on-line at

www.careinitiatives.org. 319-643-2551

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Part-time Housekeeper

Crestview Nursing & Rehab in West Branch is accepting

applications for a Part-time Housekeeper.

Please contact Gloria or Cheryl at Crestview for more informa-

tion. 319-643-2551EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Moving SaleMOVING SALE! Sat. & Sun. July 19-20 from 8 am to 1 pm on Northridge Drive (Storage Area) in West Branch: Coffee tables, water rafts/tubes, large swimming pool/pump, tent, fishing poles, storage cubicle, toys/bike, mini fridge, deep freezer, yard tools, portable DVD player and much more. NO EARLY BIRDS. Street parking only.

Card of ThanksA Thank You for the cards, phone calls, & vis-

its after my accident. Harold Stagg

The family of Audrey Noring wishes to thank all for the many acts of kindness, comforting words, cards, food, memorials, phone calls, and visits during Audrey’s illness and death.

A special thank you to Pastor Marian Hart, all the staff at Simpson Memorial Home & Iowa City Hospice. Also thank you to Scott Henderson at Henderson Barker Funeral Home. God Bless you all.

Wayne NoringDennis & Charlie Noring & family

Craig Noring & familyLisa & Curt Newcomb & family

Providing community banking services for 110 years!

Data EntryThe CIF Operator reviews electronic records and documents for accuracy. Will enter account maintenance

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Customer Contact Center Will respond to incoming phone and email inquiries, answering customer questions regarding their accounts.

Must have a positive and helpful phone voice; onsite training provided. Hours are posted online.

These full-time positions are located in Hills, IA. Complete an application or send cover letter and resume to: Hills Bank and Trust Company - Human Resources, PO Box 5820, Coralville, IA, 52241.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with dis-abilities. Member FDIC

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Public Works DirectorThe City of Mount Vernon, Iowa,

has an opening for the position ofPublic Works Director

Application forms and job descriptionavailable at:City Hall or on the City website213 1st Street NW, Mt. Vernon, IA, 52314www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov(319) 895-8742 E.O.E.

The City of Mount Vernon, Iowa, is seeking quali�ed applicants for the position of Public Works Director. This is a salaried position; salary dependent on experience and quali�cations. Conditions of hire include passing physical and drug screening tests after o�er to hire is made and living within a 20 mile response radius of Mt. Vernon.  Excellent bene�ts package. Completed application forms, resume, and 3 work-related references are required. Position open until �lled.

1524 Hwy. 130, Tipton, Ia.Email@weavers-inc.com or call Kiley

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WEAVER’SINCORPORATED

Weaver’s Inc., a local pipeline specialist construction company that works throughout

the Midwest, is looking for employees for the position of

Field Technician • Must be able to perform basic labor duties

• Must be able to obtain Class A CDL to drive pickup truck and trailer within 60 days.

• Must be able to travel Mon. - Fri.• Competitive wages include health & dental

benefits, travel bonuses and per diem.

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a form giving the FBI permission to search her Yahoo e-mail account.

Crocker wrote a 24-page report review-ing details of the case, among which state that during the 29 hours investigators believe Kayden spent in the tote box, tem-peratures dropped to as low as -11 degrees Fahrenheit and -20 degrees with the wind chill.

The magistrate judge and U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil disagree on how to inter-pret Smith’s body language, the context of FBI agent questions and incoherent or mumbled comments Smith made in video-recorded interviews.

Crocker wrote that, in his view, FBI statements to the court were honest about whether Smith was properly Mirandized and that Smith’s statements to the contrary were untruthful or “self-serving.”

“Finally, at about 1:30 p.m., Smith pre-tended to fall asleep and would not respond to the agents questions,” the judge wrote, noting Smith had undergone about 13 1/2 hours of questioning.

FBI agents were then about to send Smith back to her jail cell to sleep, when one agent, James McMillan, asked her to

sign a consent form to search her e-mail account. Smith shook her head but did not speak. Trying to clarify what Smith meant, this exchange followed:

McMillan: I’m sorry. I can’t understand what you’re saying.

Smith: Everything else I want an attor-ney to advise me.

McMillan: Okay, you want an attorney to advise you on what?

Smith: (inaudible) … sign anything. McMillan: Okay, like the consent? Smith: Yeah. McMillan: Okay. Crocker said it appeared Smith wanted

an attorney to advise her on signing the consent form and anything else, and cited court precedent that it is the prosecution’s burden to prove Smith waived her right to an attorney.

“First, it means that ties go to the (defen-dant) … (and) I have found as a fact that Smith said ‘Everything else I want an attor-ney to advise me.’ That is an unequivocal, unconditional request for the assistance of counsel,” the judge wrote.

He further writes that since agents approached Smith the next morning — rather than Smith initiating contact — that even after being read her Miranda rights, Smith’s statements in that interview should not be included as evidence.

The prosecution disagreed, stating

Smith’s request “was at most a limited invo-cation that applied only to signing docu-ments, like the consent to search her e-mail account.”

Vaudreuil points to the inaudible state-ments made by Smith, saying the judge lacked enough context to make definitive conclusions.

Vaudreuil argued that if Crocker found the FBI agents to be honest and forthright in everything else they reported about Smith and the interviews, then it stands to reason the FBI correctly judged that Smith only wanted a lawyer for signing docu-ments, not further questioning.

“In order to invoke the right to an attorney, the defendant must articulate her desire to have counsel present sufficiently clearly that a reasonable police officer in the circumstances would understand the statement to be a request for an attorney,” Vaudreuil wrote. “Unheard communica-tion cannot be the basis for invocation of rights any more than a thought or wish for counsel.”

The prosecution adds that Smith did not mention her previous request for an attorney when FBI agents approached her the next morning for another round of questioning and started explaining her Miranda rights.

Crocker goes on to call Smith “a savvy manipulator who constantly assessed and

reassessed her environment for threats, then countered them with manufactured charm, feigned victimization or exagger-ated indicators of tiredness,” which refutes her claim of being coerced into taking a lie detector test, which she failed.

“Smith was old enough, smart enough, articulate enough and sufficiently experi-enced with the criminal justice system to hold her own in any ordinary Q&A session with a pair of FBI agents,” the judge wrote. “Smith’s repeated, vigorous — and false — denials of any knowledge of or involve-ment in (Kayden Powell’s) disappearance, coupled with her monstrous indifference to a four-day old baby’s safety after essen-tially abandoning him to die alone in the bitter cold demonstrated that throughout every minute of this entire process, Smith would not be — could not be — coerced or intimidated by the agents.”

He went on to say that the FBI agents “leaned on her hard,” but with justifica-tion.

“Undoubtedly they felt morally, as well as legally obliged to find the baby,” Crocker wrote. “If (Kayden) had been found dead behind that gas station, then the agents likely would have spent sleep-less nights wondering why they had not pressed Smith harder. But nothing they did crossed the line, and Smith was abso-lutely impervious to their efforts.”

center such as this, the costs typically break down to 20 percent for construction and 80 percent for operations. Financial sustain-ability is crucial, he said.

There was general agreement that the preference is for a traditional design — more brick and stone than steel and glass — and the incorporation of traditional, even local, materials such as Stone City stone.

The designers responded positively to the use of local materials, as well as “green” approaches, such as solar hot water. Sharp and Eipperle commended the city’s view of the proposed center as a public relations and economic development tool.

Worrell said that he has had numerous discussions with corporations interested in the industrial park south of Interstate 80. One of the first questions investors ask is what the city has to offer its employees.

Shields said the center would also be an

attraction for families and developers look-ing to come here. As for potential events, the discussion envisioned the rec center as a supplement to established events focused on Main Street or the Hoover Complex.

The mayor added that he wants to con-tinue to view the city as a family oriented place to live, not just a bedroom commu-nity to the Iowa City/Coralville area.

Worrell also said he thought the site could accommodate a building with a walkout basement level. He requested the architects look at a clear-span space, i.e. no columns, simply for future expansion.

“If we’re going to build this, basement space is the cheapest to construct,” he said. “It should serve the city for 100 years.”

In addition to the major needs, everyone contributed to a list of other wishes. These included rolling bleachers with seating for approximately 400 people, two racquetball courts, an office for Parks and Recreation Department Director Mellissa Russell, a teen game room, showers and locker rooms, a catering kitchen, a small maintenance shop, a lounge/seating area and space for

“drop-off ” babysitting. Jodi Yeggy asked for space for fitness

classes now held in the Town Hall. She said they currently have approximately 50 to 60 class participants per week. She also sug-gested space for functional fitness, such as rope climbing.

Russell said there was an interest in room for spinning (exercise on stationary bicycle) classes in the recent parks survey.

In addition to the large, flexible meeting space, there was interest in smaller meet-ing spaces which could be shared with the library.

It is believed that, currently, the larg-est space in town — not including school buildings — is in the West Branch United Methodist Church. Several people said a space is needed for larger wedding recep-tions.

To accommodate varied uses such as basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, softball and baseball, wrestling and other activities, FEH recommended a poured polyurethane floor.

Eipperle said the cost is approximately

40 percent less than wood. It can also be resurfaced by simply adding another layer or “lift” every 10 to 12 years.

The floor can be poured to create a pre-ferred bounce, resiliency and comfort. The surface requires care using something simi-lar to a Zamboni machine for ice arenas, but smaller. Of course, there would have to be a place to store the machine, he added.

Yeggy acknowledged that this discussion was a case of “might as well ask big.”

Eipperle said priorities get set and deci-sions are made when the reality of costs start to be assigned to these ideas.

“You’ll have another shot at this,” he said.

An all-day charrette was set for Sept. 3, to be conducted by FEH. They will have a final report for the city council’s Sept. 15 meeting.

Worrell said he wants to get something finalized in writing prior to the November elections, when voters will consider extend-ing the Local Option Sales Tax to be used in conjunction with TIF funding for Phase I one of the Park Department’s plans.

290th Street work beginsCedar County Secondary Road

Department announced that work began 7 a.m. Tuesday on 290th Street/F44 from X40/Garfield Ave. to west of Franklin Avenue. The area is the section of road going through Springdale.

The road is closed to all but local traf-

fic as Metro Pavers of Iowa City is recon-structing F44 from X40 to just west of Franklin Ave.

A detour has been established from West Branch that involves taking Interstate 80 west to exit 259/Garfield Ave. The county did not say when the project would end, except that the detour will be in place

“until further notice.”“Local access will vary as the project

progresses,” read a press release from the county.

A map of the area under construction can be found at http://www.cedarcounty.org/offices/engineer/Road%20Closures/F44%20Spr ingda le%20recons t ruc-

tion%20press%20release.pdf. You may also find a link to the map at the Cedar County Web site on the county engineer’s main page.

For more information, you may call the Secondary Road Department at 563-886-6102, or reach the county engineer at engineer@cedarcounty.org.

“The main problem was traffic control,” the police chief said. “But it wasn’t quite as disruptive as last time.”

Springdale Agency’s Larry Heid said he did not get water in the office basement this time — two weeks ago he lost a furnace when the sewer backed up — but a water gauge at his home measured 1.8 inches from Saturday night’s storm. He did not remember Sunday’s accumulation

Parkside Repair employee Dave Hosier said flooding came within 10 feet of the door this past weekend; two weeks ago the office got up to six inches and the garage bays saw up to 10 inches.

As far as the June 30 storm, Muckler noted that city crews cleaned up corn cobs from Jack Wiley’s home on Scott Drive that washed in from cornfields north and west of there, and that the city will likely hire a professional cleaning company to clean up mold from the Town Hall basement.

Luis Herrerra, a partner in Agave’s Mexican Restaurant, reported Monday that he was able to reopen the restaurant Sunday after nearly two weeks of clean up when one to two inches entered the restaurant. The restaurant did not flood this past weekend.

He said the company had to replace the floors in the restrooms, main entrance and office, and walls in the restrooms, office and entrance, as well as the bar. The dining room floor is tile and was unharmed by the floodwaters, he said.

Herrerra said the building owners’ flood insurance will cover the damage.

Horihan said the carpeting torn out after June 30 has yet to be replaced. Insurance adjustors and possibly the Federal Emergency Management Agency are set to visit before the city decides on whether to replace the flooring with tile or laminate covering.

The police chief said workers tearing out carpeting and kickboard trim found mold at the base of the wall underneath the window in his office, but it was unclear whether that was caused by the June 30 flooding or a leaky window. Horihan added that the joints and floorboards in the build-ing are galvanized steel and should be in good condition.

Much of what got ruined was thrown away, he said.

“It was a good excuse to clean house,” Horihan said.

Salvaged on Main and Cornerstone Real Estate on Monday had signs on their door saying they are still waiting to fully reopen after the June 30 storms.

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Storms Saturday night and Sunday morning flooded downtown West Branch again, though not as severely as the June 30 storms. Here, a creek along Downey Street near Oliphant swells after Sunday morning’s rain. Rick DeClue/West Branch Times