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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
5
Dry weather lowers expected corn yield, potentially qualifying farms for a low yield payment under the Feed Grain Program. Eligibility depends on farm total bushels vs a calculated level using projected yield and allotment. Producers must file within two weeks after harvest, with field appraisal required before silage or green chop harvesting.
The Rolfe City Council met August 4 in regular session with Mayor Pat Wood and councilmen present. Discussions covered minutes and reports, a $12 50 city grant for Senior Citizens, property exchange with General Telephone Co. of the Midwest, curfew drafting, and bids for a fire truck and free removal. A public hearing is set for August 18 at 7 30 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 9 17 p.m.
Cindy J. Hartmann of Bradgate attends a forestry workshop sponsored by Rolfe State Bank. The program covers forest ecology management soils pathology entomology wildlife fisheries and forest products with field trips to managed forests Rhinelander Logging Museum a USFS facility paper mill and sawmill. Representatives from universities agencies and private industry discuss education and career paths in forest resources.
City Council approved purchasing the former Les Blair quonset on Broad Street for 7400 to store equipment. They discussed the water plant noting Zeolite tanks are beyond repair and would cost 25000 to 30000 to fix with 25 to 30 percent more to replace. funds are lacking so mains and pipes are prioritized over tank work. The 1917 water tower and Elm Street mains are aging. remodeling bonds due 1983 and current debt totals 26000 plus 1100 in annual interest.
Data from Farmland Foods identified the champion hog carcass as a 180 pound Boar Power entry shown by Kathleen Kerns of Rolfe and Garfield Gleaners 4-H. Reserve champion went to a 200 pound Boar Power entry shown by Jeff Kerns of Garfield Hustlers 4-H Club. Thirty seven entries competed. 25 met carcass certification standards.
The Chamber of Commerce met August 9 at Sunnybrook Cafe for breakfast and business. Plans for Ridiculous Day Friday August 13 include extended store hours to 8 p.m. A Maple Valley rides contract for 1977 RoIfe Days was signed.
Merchants in Rolfe plan a Friday the 13th Ridiculous Day featuring extended evening hours until 8 PM and special front counter deals. The Chamber of Commerce will offer free watermelon from 3 to 4 PM on the street north of Duff's Furniture Store, and the pool will host free swimming in the afternoon. Merchants will dress for the event and shoppers are invited to join the fun and browse ads for bargains.
Sheriff Harold Peterson investigates a series of break ins and thefts at Rolfe businesses. Items missing include cigarette lighters, $90 worth of gloves, small change, a $50 battery from Robinsons Farm Equipment, and a bulk truck from Farmers Cooperative Co. The truck was recovered Wednesday night at Ottersen. As of Tuesday no further information is available.
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