West Bend Journal (Newspaper) - September 2, 1999, West Bend, Iowa 2031 2031 STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY ARCHIVES 600 LOCUST OES IA VOLUME CXXX September 1999 NUMBER 35 SCHOOL ELECTIONS WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL What should lowans be looking for in a school board member as the school election approaches 14th While there is no ideal board the Iowa Association of School Boards suggests these basic characteristics shared by effective board They focus their efforts on serv ing all They make sure every decision or action of the board considers the best interests of all the students they They understand that board members are entrusted by all the parents and the community and that no child is more important than Their first focus is on stu dent achievement no mater what other issues They understand the boards role and They are committed to ensuring that a long term vision is established for the school system and to being account able to their They strive to be knowledgeable about district policies and They have a strong grasp of national cur rent issues and efforts in the district and can explain them to the They work well as members of a They understand that the rather than individuals on the establishes the policies and makes the decisions which provide direction for the school They work with families and other agencies and businesses to build schools which encourage the best from all They work to im prove schools by building public support and partici They act with and They understand that the way board members act as indi and as a body impacts the climate of the school They are listening carefully to parents and the pub They are honest and acting with fairness and consistency so that longterm changes can be accom They respect their fellow board members right to hold differ ing They are committed to the democratic accept the will of the majority and support the deci sions of the They commit the time and en ergy required to They are willing to commit their time to pub lic including many hours at taking phone listen ing to visiting schools and learning about societal and They take part in workshops and seminars to continu ally expand their ability to serve ef a nonprofit organization V serving school board en courages all lowans to learn about the candidates and vote in the 14 A profile of the school board can John Dale Pat Richard and Vera Banwart will be in the September 9th issue of the West Bend You will be vot ing for MORE RECIPES NEEDED The West Bend Chamber of is putting together a cookbook as a fundraiser for the 4th of We would like about 3 times the recipes we have so far Please help by contributing your In an effort to have these available for Christmas gifts we need your recipes by September They can be dropped off at Frieden Iowa State Roupe Furni ture or Pro Advantage Recipe collection sheets are available but not Feel free to recruit recipes from any friends and who have a connection to West SEPTEMBER IS CORN MONTH IN IOWA INMAN NAMED FIRST WOMAN TO CHAIR IOWA CORN PROMOTION BOARD Helen Inman of Bancroft will be the first woman to chair the Iowa Corn Promotion Board Shown here with her husband Inmann has great tions for the in the coming Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack recog the future of corn September as Iowa Corn Governor Vilsack signed an official proclamation praising the corn indus try for its vital role in the states The value of corn in Iowa is sig said Brian grower from There are over food products produced from Ethanol production in the state of Iowa consumes a large portion of our Corn has more valueadded potential today than ever and the future could bring limitless pos During the Iowa Corn Promotion Board will be edu cating Iowa consumers about the value of the states corn and its significant impact on lowans way As Iowas corn producers gear up for harvest they encourage lowans to celebrate the value and versatility of the states largest ethanol is a prime example of how Iowas corn producers are expanding the value of their Ethanol production and use in the state of Iowa provides growers a significant market for their Consumers often dont make the connection that ethanol is made out of corn or understand ethanols con to said Peterson who is for the More than 170 million bushels of Iowa corn are processed annually into ethanol and more than 250 jobs in Iowa are related to ethanol The Iowa Corn Promotion Board a 17member board of corn directs the investment of approximately million generated by the Iowa Corn Checkoff Program in market devel education and research TO RE HEID 11TH On the first day of school August 25th the grade school at the West Bend Mallard School said the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Kim Dorweiler and Molly Hefty raise the new flag at Peter and Paul Catholic School the first day of school after a blessing by Bruce as the rest of the students look EARLY DEADLINES ADS September 3rd at Noon NEWS September 7th at 10 LABOR DAY WEEKEND OPERATION CAR Combined Accident Reduction Effort By Trooper Joe Thompson Jude Childrens Research Hos pital has announced plans for the West Bend Wheels for Life Bike AThon to be held on Coordinators for this years event are Joan Wirtz and Beth who urge all residents and business to support this community hos founded in 1962 by the late Danny is the largest childhood cancer research center in America in terms of the number of patients treated and treat ment Treatment is provided at no cost to the family and all find ings are shared freely with doctors and hospitals all over the Thanks to Jude children who have pediatric and other life threatening diseases now have a bet ter chance to We need participants and spon sors to help raise money for the hos pital in its battle against childhood cancer and other childhood People who can ride in the BikeA Thon should find sponsors to donate per miles or to make a fixed The children enjoy the morning and feel good about helping other Please wont you sponsor a bike rider or donate a prize Call Joan Wirtz at or Beth at 5158873157 for more Over the Labor Day Holiday the Iowa Slate Patrol will be participating in Operation CARE Combined Accident Reduction Ef CARE is a nationwide law en forcement effort designed to provide safer travel for the motoring Of the six major the La bor Day holiday ranks 2nd for fatali ties and highway deaths over he past five In four fatalities occurred in Iowa during the Labor Day In an effort to reduce troopers of the Iowa State Patrol will be placing special emphasis on Iowas primary highways and Enforcement efforts will focus on seat belt and child restraint as well as other In support of this program the State Patrol will use its and aircraft in the areas and limes that present the most potential for traffic In a Labor Day holiday Colonel Jon Chief of the Iowa State Patrol encourages all motorists to use seat bells and child protective obey the speed limits and please dont drink and Colonel Wilson The re sponsible drivers in our state make Iowa roadways a safe place to During this holiday the Iowa State Patrol will be adding an additional 84 troopers to the states highways to provide increased en forcement and assistance to those motorists experiencing vehicle prob The Iowa State Patrol encourages motorists to report any unsafe driv ing You can dial on a cell phone or 18005255555 to contact an Iowa State Patrol dis patcher in an emergency situation you can dial
