Peterson named new county nutritionist in WIC program
Marcia Peterson, RD of Milford, hired as nutritionist for Upper Des Moines Opportunity WIC program. She will educate MI C recipients through films, demonstrations, and counseling to promote better health. Peterson moved from Atlanta where she was Chief Therapeutic Dietitian. program distributes monthly coupons for milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, and formula. There will be an Athletic Booster Club meeting on Wed Jan 19 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Peterson
Milford
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc
M. Peter Hart
R.N
Anetha Kelly
Palo Alto County Fair Board Annual Meeting Friday
The Palo Alto County Fair Board will meet Friday January 14 at 1 30 P M in the IPS Community Room Emmetsburg. Directors will be elected from six townships and each town. Plans for fair grounds improvement and the 1977 fair program will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and directors are urged to bring attendees from their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County Fair Board
IPS
Emmetsburg
Extension Calendar: Palo Alto County Meetings in January
January 13 Palo Alto County Park Board 1 30 p.m Extension Office. January 14 Palo Alto County Fair Board Annual meeting 1 30 p.m IPS Community Room. January 17 private pesticide applicator training 1 30 p.m Terminal Coop Graettinger first session. January 24 training at Terminal Coop Graettinger second session. January 25 Grain Outlook and Marketing Meeting 9 a m ILCC Auditorium Emmetsburg. January 31 Corn Soybean Production Clinic 7 45 p m West Bend V o ng Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County Park Board
Palo Alto County Fair Board
IPS
Terminal Coop
Graettinger
ILCC
Emmetsburg
West Bend
Emmetsburg Man Joined SCORE Advisory Network
Clyde Richardson of Emmetsburg has been accepted as a member of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives. He formerly worked 40 years at Krauscher G and H Parts and will serve Iowa Lakes Chapter in Des Moines advisory capacity to help small businesses with operating problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harold Sears
The
Small Business Administration
Des Moines
Iowa
Clyde Richardson
Emmetsburg
SCORE
Service Corps
Richardson
Krauscher G & H Parts
Iowa Lakes
Federal Building
Walnut Street
Hillcrest Board Meeting at Hillcrest Country Club
The Hillcrest Board of Directors met on Wednesday January 5 at the Hillcrest Country Club with Ron Moran presiding. The balance shows 151.83 in the checking account. Profits from the December Christmas party totaled 13.25. The board approved paying Graettinger Community School 14.60 for calendar materials and Elaine Rosendahl 20 for her help. The calendar distribution was successful and ILCC computer department will test computing golf handicaps this year with no charge. A membership drive was discussed, planning a March 26 dinner with free meals for those who have paid by then. All Developmental Inc. and Hillcrest Board members may sell memberships and new members will receive activity calendars. The meeting adjourned with members Ron Moran Norma Berven Jean Elsenbast Elmer Masters Howard Hansen Pete Hansen Edmund Herke and Aileen Schacherer present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Board of Directors
Hillcrest Country Club
Ron Moran
Graettinger Community School
Elaine Rosendahl
ILCC
Develop
Mental Inc
Hillcrest
Norma Berven
Jean Elsenbast
Elmer Masters
Howard Hansen
Pete Hansen
Edmund Herke
Aileen Schacherer
Jobless Rate Down Again in Iowa December Report
Iowa Job Service projects December unemployment at 4.7 percent of labor force, down for a second straight month. Unadjusted rate at 4.8 percent, up from November, with December manufacturing output showing statewide improvement. A year earlier, adjusted rate stood at 5.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of Job Service
Iowa
Tax Dates Approaching for Farmers Filing Taxes
Farmers face fast approaching deadlines for 1976 income tax, with two filing options for federal and state returns. County extension director Harold Heykes notes that declaring estimated income tax buys extra time, while outlines calendar year based choices and payment dates. The 1977 Farmer's Tax Guide offers guidance and samples, available at the Palo Alto County extension office in Emmetsburg, Ia. 50536, with extra forms at banks and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Heykes
County Extension
Heykes
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Soybean Growers Carter Meeting Postponed
Iowa soybean growers and Carter Administration officials pause a planned Jan 11 meeting at C Y Stephens Auditorium Ames. Ed Schettler ISA president says scheduling conflicts pushed it to March with a definite date to be announced. Meeting aims to outline growers concerns on policy affecting production and trade.
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Iowa
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Ames
Ed Schettler
Emmetsburg
Iowa Soybean Association
ISA
Schettler
Soybean Association
C.Y. Stephens
Legion Auxiliary Met In January Meeting Notes
The Legion Auxiliary met January 4 with President Ben Graettinger opening in prayer by Hilda Luke. Fifteen members answered roll call. Lillian Barringer presented the secretary’s report from the November meeting. A report on Christmas gift money was given. Nine boxes of food were sent to shut-ins, $7 in gift money to deceased veterans’ children, and $25 in gift money to a veteran child of Woodward. Correspondence and thank-yous were read. A motion authorized $10 to the Palo Alto retarded fund. The mid year conference on January 22-23 at Fort Des Moines was discussed. Coupons totaling $191.73 were sent to Sister Genevieve Morrisey. Ida Christensen’s charter was draped. Elsie Sloniker won the door prize and donated it to the wheelchair fund. Hostesses were Margie Masters, Bertha Edwards, Shirley Zitterich, and Laverne Skow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Ben Graettinger
Hilda Luke
Lillian Barringer
Woodward
Palo Alto
Fort Des Moines
Genevieve Morrisey
Ida Christensen
Elsie Sloniker
Margie Masters
Bertha Edwards
Shirley Zitterich
Laverne Skow
State Duck And Trout Stamp Contests Begin
The Iowa Conservation Commission invites artists to submit duck and trout stamp designs for 1978. Entries may be pen and ink, watercolor, etching, pencil or oils, with vertical or horizontal mats accepted. Designs must be original and anatomically accurate. Entries due by April 15, 1977. judging follows within a month. For details contact Stamp Contest, Information and Education Section, Iowa Conservation Commission, Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conservation Commission
Fourth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Lakes Open To Promiscuous Fishing
The Iowa Conservation Commission announced Emmet County lakes open for promiscuous fishing effective immediately. Lakes Ingham High West Swan Iowa and Tuttle allow all fish species by any method except toxic chemicals or explosives. Low water signals heavy winter kills. no bag limit with a valid license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conservation Commission
Emmet County
Ingham
High
West Swan
Iowa
Tuttle
ICC
Glossy leaves through occasional misting
To keep plant leaves naturally glossy, mist them occasionally with water. This simple practice helps reduce dust, enhances shine, and can improve leaf health by maintaining humidity and cleaning the surface. Use room temperature water and avoid over misting to prevent fungal issues.
Vernon Coed Boys Meeting Minutes January 5 1977
The Vernon Coed Boys met January 5 1977 at the home of Paul and Richard Myers. Jeff Ulrich called the meeting to order at 7 50 p m with 12 members present. The fair results were discussed and Charlie Naig distributed the 1977 programs and inserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Coed Boys
Paul
Richard Myers
Jeff Ulrich
Charlie Naig
Lucky Stars Club Meeting And Activities At Lost Island
The Lost Island Lucky Stars met January 8 at 2:00 at Marilyn Elsenbast home with pledge led by Elsenbast and roll call about goals in food and nutrition. An officers meeting is set for January 15 at 9:30 in Emmetsburg. treasurer's report for 1976 by Jan Hermanson, snacks by Candy Funk, skit by Lisa Freud and Cheri Kropf, a nutrients game, songs led by Cheri Kropf and Sharon Hermanson, and a ceremony for three new members Sandy Heller Julie Jensen and Brenda Nyborg. Marilyn Elsenbast demonstrated a place setting and meal, served Inch by her and her mother. Carol caroling on December 18 included Lori Berkland Julie Farmer Candy Funk Mrs Fern Funk Sandy Heller Julie Jensen Rhonda Jensen Brenda Nyborg Cindy Park Lori Park Cynthia Peton Paula Peton Beth Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Lucky Stars
Marilyn Elsenbast
Emmetsburg
Cynthia Peton
Jan Hermanson
Candy Funk
Lisa Freud
Cheri Kropf
Cheri’ Kropf
Sharon Hermanson
Sandy Heller
Julie Jensen
Brenda Nyborg
Marilyn
Inch
Lost Island
Graettinger
Lori Berkland
Julie Farmer
Fern Funk
Rhonda Jensen
Cindy Park
Lori Park
Paula Peton
Beth Wagner
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Booster Club
Estherville
Mike Hanson
Stan Horswell
ALL Roberts Carpets
Graettinger Lumber CO
Hillcrest Board
Senior Citizen's Center
Mildred Potter
Lee Schultz
Vernon Brown
Lowell Bauck
Pearl Reese
Rose Graff
Ethel Richards
Clarence Juhl
Wayne Potter
Art Duhn
Emma Paulsen
Lee Shultz
Legion Auxiliary Met
Vernon Coed
Delon Naig
Paul Myers
Burpee
W.atlee Burpee CO
Clinton
FBI
Jer
Jer’s Hair Care
Bank
the Times
Jer’s Hair Care Center
Estherville Armory
Jim Betty
1St Ave
North
Estherville Town & Country Kiwanta Club
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