Adams County Free Press, The (Newspaper) - February 9, 1984, Corning, Iowa DEPT VC OF HISTORY t ARCHIVES 19 50310 JAM C2 The Adams County Free Press 800 Davis Ave Corning Iowa USPS 005100 Thursday Feb 9 1984 Volume No 18 25 cento Industrial news good Glowing reports presented by heads of major existing industries in Adams County Thursday night projected an encouraging future for the community in this area Occasion was the annual meeting of the Adams Community Industrial Development Corp and the Bluegrass Building Inc in the community building in Corning Officials were encouraged by the crowd of more than 50 attending Reports were presented by Lee Elliott National Farmers Organiza tion Bob Cox Mickey Smart Gold smith Lazy Pak Bob Guhse Easy Heat and Mel Bramble All of the reports contained a positive thrust and all expect future expansion Industrial success general ly is measured in expansion of facilities ACID President Austin Turner chaired the meeting and noted that 36 percent of the young people leave the community because of the lack of job opportunities We are in continual contact with the Iowa Development Commission in seeking out additional industries Turner noted Our constant goal is the search for more job opportunities m the community Turner pointed out that there is adequate land and space available in the Bluegrass Industrial Park This is to our advantage for the utilities and other basics are there and available Down the road with the securing of additional industries officials see the possibility of construction of another spec building Speaker was Craig Hamilton business industrial manager of the Democrats GOP gear up for local caucuses Adams County Democrats and Republicans push their grassroots organizations into gear Monday Feb 20 as each party holds its caucuses in advance of the 1984 presidential election next fall Both parties wilt hold meetings at pm at different locations Republicans and Demo crats will the 1984 county platforms elect the parties leaders and elect delegates to their respective county conventions Democratic caucus sites are as follows Brooks Township Paul Nolan residence Carl Township Carl schoolhouse Colony Ralph Lents residence Corning Ward 1 Stu Nielsen residence Corning Ward 2 John McMahon residence Corning Ward 3 Lee Elliott residence Douglas Township Don Wolf Grant David Schweers residence Lincoln Darwin Linn residence Mercer Jamie Hogan Jr residence Nodaway Franklin Walter residence Present Prescott Library Quincy Tim Ennis residence Union Stan Smisek residence Washington Harrison Roberts residence Republican caucus sites are as follows Township Corning Com munity Building Mark Burnett residence Colony Church Corning Ward 1 Community Building Corning Word I Community Building Corning Ward 3 Community Building Douglas UMW Hall Carbon Grant Eat Out Inn meeting room Lincoln Gene Cooley residence Mercer Mercer Center Hall Noda way Kays Upholstery Nodaway Kenneth Foster residence Quincy Coming Community Build ing Union Byron Brown residence Washington Anna Kingery resi dence County GOP Chairman Ken Mallas Corning said that in planning the caucuses a greater emphasis has been placed on focusing attention to the importance of participation in the and campaigns of Republican candidates One of our goals is to actively demonstrate that Adams County residents can make a positive impact on government through active participation in the Republican party Stu Nielsen Corning Democratic county chairman said he anticipates a strong rural or farm flavor to his convention Historically employees of the National Farmers Organiza tion have provided important and detailed farm policy information in the local platform Nielsen said This hns usually carried through to the district and levels Increased participation and atten dance nt the county level are the immediate goals ot both parties though Chairman Nielsen said it will he difficult to match the Kennedy Carter enthusiasm of the 1980 caucuses Were hoping to equal past attendance but the contest was fantastic in bringing in support he said GOP Chairman Mallas said as we become more involved in the 1984 campaigns we are committed to seeing that all those who share Republican goals in an opportunity to moke an impact on the partys election success next November Iowa Development Commission in Des Hamilton said the commission is in the process of restructuring and that marketing thrust will be the new look of the IDC He congratulated the Corning and Adams community for its industrial progress You people have done your homework well and we never hesitate in recommending an industrial to look at Corning Hamilton commented We IDC enjoy oar relationship with your community Hamilton said that there will definite industrial prospects for the community within the next few months The IDC spokesman said the groups organization through a retention package will have access to eight million industrial contacts We think this will have a big impact in improving our industrial procure ment He also discussed the area of tax and utility revision in order that communities may provide a better industrial attraction In final comments Hamilton warned that the competition for industry is fierce and brutal You must be prepared to do battle A great deal of industrial literature was on display including sketches drawn by personnel at Southwestern Community College in Creston for a new sign at the industrial park In brief annual meetings of the two groups Austin Turner and Gary Thompson were reelected as directors of ACID The Bluegrass organization renamed Allen Heaton president Dick Blazek vice president Jim Hoffman treasurer Mike Miltner secretary Dick McMahon Kenneth Calkins Austin Turners directors A at the Tim Thomas residence northwest of here was the first of three major house fires over the weekend one of which resulted in serious injuries to a Corning volunteer fireman No one wait home at the Thomas residence Other blazes destroyed the Mrs Earl Steele farm home and the Donald Drennan farm home Carl Johnston hurt as firemen battle three farm house blazes City shaves deficit to balance its budget Et HS drama The Corning High School Drama Department has begun work on its spring production of A Thurber Work on the play began last week with production slated for March 9 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium Mark Burnett will direct the cast and three member combo The cast includes Lisa Roberts Mike Getter Brenda McCurdy Capaldo Dawn McLaren Jennifer Singleton Jeff Nevius David Stearns and Mike Coleman musicians are Natalie Neill Kristin Sickler and Marte Neill Members of the crew will be A preliminary city budget of has been developed for the 198486 fiscal year reflecting an increase of about 856000 Public hearing on the budget will be held Feb 27 during regular session of the City Council City Clerk Karen Peterson was to meet with a League of Municipalities budget expert in further refining the figures Anticipated revenue for the next fiscal year is estimated at 8763213 and compares to 8699428 for the current year for an increase of The general fund budget will be compared to 8283260 for last year Increases on the expenditure side of the budget include for com munity protection This will cover cost of a new police car Human development will increase policy and administration 81000 and home and community environment Mrs Peterson said of the home and community environment jump will be set aside for possible construction of a new maintenance building to house city equipment which now sits outside during the winter The citys debt service will increase to cover payoff of street improvement debts and road use expenditures will increase as well Sources of revenue will include from property tax from fee services such as sewer and garbage interest income and other incidental fees State shared revenues will provide road use taxes liquor profits etc and carryover from the current fiscal year will provide a large chunk The City Council held a special meeting Wednesday Feb 1 to give its approval to a preliminary budget including cuts in several areas to make sure the budget would balance Federal revenue sharing money totaling will be used as follows Load of oil for possible use at airport or on city Lake Binder wiring at some campsites library 81000 headed by Carrie Lyles and Mike A Thurber written by James Thurber is a series of short comedy sketches and promises to be an evening of fun for the entire family When the budget process was in its early stages the Council was faced with a deficit of some red ink was wiped away by making the following cuts Maintenance building 826000 total cost of construction would be about 850000 and half will be includ ed this year the other half next year unless reserve funds are adequate for construction in library 82000 library will get 81000 from Continued on page 7 Tragedy struck the Corning Volunteer Fire Department early Monday morning when fireman Carl Johnston was critically injured while at the scene of a house fire at the Donald Drennan farm home 13 miles northwest of Corning Family sources say Johnston is in Bishop Clarkson Hospital in Omaha with broken broken ribs and a broken shoulder He reportedly is paralyzed from the waist down and is awaiting surgery Johnston apparently was hurt when the houses chimney buckled and fell on him Firemen had attempted to push in a wall of the house and were walking away when the chimney fell hitting Johnston on the head His protective head gear is believed to have saved his life Also hurt was Drennan who was hit by debris from the chimney He received a broken left arm and shoulder injuries Both were taken to Rosary Hospital by Adams County Service and Johnston was later transferred to Omaha Family members said Tuesday morning that despite his condition Johnstons spirit is great Alarm time was about am When firemen reached the vacant but partially furnished home it was engulfed in flames Massena teer Fire Department provided mutual aid assistance The home was considered a total loss Cause of the fire is as yet undetermined and investigation con About 11000 gallons of water was used The Drennan fire was the third house fire in three days all resulting in total losses The first was reported about am Friday six miles northeast of Corning at the Tim Thomas home The house was in flames when firemen arrived No one was at home at the time but the Thomas family was packed to move to South Dakota and all belongs were lost Thomas was a tenant in the home owned by the Farmers Home Administration Cause was believed to be from a small space heater Prescott teer Fire Department provided mutual aid The other blaze of the weekend came about pm Saturday east of Bushville at the Mrs Earl Steele home Again the house was a total loss According lo reports she was home and had gone outside to start her car Upon returning to the home she noticed smoke When firemen arrived the blaze was smoldering but soon erupted into flames that could not be controlled High winds hampered fire fighters efforts lenox Volunteer Fire Department helped in mutual aid Cause was believed to be an electrical short in a fan Race set for seat Political action begins to pick up in the area V V Yt nil Tl Pll Rural React Rural a newly estab emergency communications system now covers Adams Tay tor and Union counties The system is made up of area citizen band radio operators who were organized two months ago Purpose of the group is to enable citizens to contact law enforcement personnel in the event of accidents or other types of emergencies The 1984 election year political pot began to boil this week with an by candidates for state and county positions in this area Incumbent Horace Daggett R Lenox has indicated his intention to seek reelection in the Iowa House of Representatives from the Dis The district includes Douglas Quincy Prescott Union Nodaway Jasper Mercer and Grant townships in Adams County and all of Taylor Ringgold and Decatur counties Daggett staled It is my desire to be a spokesman for the people of District 92 I want to continue my work on educational and tax issues plus working for the needs of and promotion of this area of the state Daggett currently is serving his sixth term in the Iowa Legislature His current committee assignments are Education Appropriation Educa tion Ways and Means and Human Resources He is ranking member of the Agriculture Committee Republican Joe Gross of Mount Ayr a former state representative has announced his for State Senator from District 46 The district includes all of Adams Decatur Ringgold Taylor and Union Each member is assigned a code number to be used when reporting information Current members originate in communities throughout the three county area including Corning Lenox Clearfield Kent Sharps burg Cumberland and Villisca Citizen band radio owners and operators within the three counties who are interested may contact the Lenox Police Department Chemical people Corning Chemical People will have a meeting at 7 pm at the Coming High School study hall Thursday evening Feb 9 Work will be done on project graduation counties and parts of Adair Cass and Clarke counties The post currently is held by James Briles one of the ranking members of the Iowa legislature There have been indications Briles will seek reelection but a spokesman in the office of the Secretary of State in Des Moines said Monday that papers had not yet been taken out for Briles Gross a member of the Republican State Central Committee from the 5th Congressional district said the emphasis of his campaign will be put the people for this senate district ahead of politics It is my goal to insure that the people of the district have an active voice in the Iowa Senate through my participation It is clear to me that if the people are to be represented they must have an opportunity to be heard by their Senator Dick Redman of rural Carlisle has announced he will seek the 5th District Republican nomination for representative in Congress The post is now held by Democrat Tom Harkin who is seeking the US Senate position of Republican Roger Jepsen He said the GOP candidate the district including Adams must have the knowhow and vision to achieve realistic results along with the courage to face the tough challenge of the future Redman noted thai he has owned and managed his own business that he operates an Iowa farm and that he has been involved in Republican politics for more than 25 years On the county level incumbent Republican Albert Crow said this week he will be a candidate for tion as Clerk of Court of Adams County This wili be for a term After July 1986 the position will be subject to appointment by judges of District in this area Legislation for this change was passed by the Iowa legislature In Adams County there will be balloting in the primary and general elections for clerk of court sheriff and supervisors from Districts 2 and 5 Two Democrats have indicated they will be running for the Fifth District Congressional position They are Roger Blobaum of Osceola and Slate Representative Phil Davilt of Saint Charles A previously ed Democrat for the position is Jerry Fitzgerald of Fort Dodge Adams County Extension Council members voted to adopt a budget of for 198485 after a public hearing on Jan 31 As estimated of the budgel will be raised through This will be below the 2025 per taxable valuation that the council can seek Voting in favor of the budget were Mike Moore Ralph Lents Linda Mullen Ellen Gridley Steve Nicholas Nancy Amdor and Sharon Sorensen Casting the single nay vote was Lyle Frey In other business the council approved the following appointments to the and Youth Committee Elaine Israel Stan Schrier Cecil Luelf Nancy Amdor Steve Nicholas Brenda Israel Todd Mann and Terry Luelf The council approved a request from Deb Hall county extension director for a week of professional improvement leave to complete work on her thesis Discussion on advisory committees is soil conservation and family living Deb Hall will continue working with Brian Peterson at SCS to get community input into conservation education programs The meeting of the council will be Feb 28 The main agenda ilem will be program planning for 1985 Special coffee Regular monthly Chamber of Commerce legislative Coffee will be held at 8 am Saturday Feb 11 ai the Community Center hero This is a change in date and time from previously announced coffees On hand to provide comments and answer questions will be Sen James Briles Corning Rep Horace Daggett Lenox and Rep Randy Hughes Creston The public is urged to attend The coffees provide an opportunity for taxpayers and voters to discuss issues of concern with the legislators PO schedule Coming post office will operate on a holiday schedule during its Washingtons birthday observance Monday Feb 20 Postmaster Slanley Peterson said there will be no regular resi or business mail deliveries Usual post office lobby services will not be available with the exception of lockbox service Mail pickup from collection boxes will bf on holiday schedule also as posted on individual boxes or determined by calling the post office Normal mail service will resume Tuesday Feb 21 State scholars Four Corning High School seniors have been named Slate of Iowa Scholars Named State of Iowa Scholars and now eligible to apply for the monetary awards were Maria Neill Tracy Burroughs Dawn McLaren and Jolene Beemer Weather Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 1984 28 15 43 25 51 28 45 28 45 28 NR 35 13 1983 31 19 29 18 25 19 23 8 16 4 20 20 NR Chamber Coffee The Chamber of Commerce coffee will be held at the Gauthier Funeral Home Friday morning starting at ten
