MERILEE RUTH BERTHUSEN, 70, of Sun City West, AZ, died March 18th. A Memorial service for MERILEE BERTHUSEN will be held 11-a.m. Fri., May 15th, at the United Church of Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.
There is no visitation or burial.
MERILEE BERTHUSEN is survived by:
Her husband – John Berthusen, of Sun City West, AZ.
Her sons – Joel (Ann) Bethusen, of Peoria, AZ. & Matt (Krista) Berthusen, of Waukee, IA.
and 4 grandchildren.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Sen. Joni Ernst is going to treat Republican presidential hopefuls to a pig roast and a motorcycle ride. The freshman senator’s political action committee on Monday announced details for a fundraiser they are calling the “Roast and Ride.” The event will be held on June 6.
The confirmed attendees are Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former executive Carly Fiorina.
Ernst will lead a motorcycle ride from Des Moines to the event site in Boone for those who wish to participate. Tickets to the fundraiser are $30 for adults and $12 for children. Ernst says she hopes to hear “fresh ideas and vision” from the candidates.
In carnivals, a carny might tempt take your money and offer a prize for guessing your weight correctly. In the Audubon County town of Ross, you may rewarded for guessing the weight, of the last wooden grain elevator, and help to save it. Bob and Janet Nelson, owners of the 130 year old elevator have been raising money to help restore what appears to be the oldest wooden elevator still standing, in Iowa.
Photo from www.saverosselevator.com.
Bob Nelson says the elevator in Ross was built in the early 1880’s by Civil War veteran, Capt. Charles Stuart, who also founded Stuart, Iowa. Nelson says a family who has owned the elevator since the 1930’s, offered him the chance to buy the structure with hopes that it would be restored to the best possible condition. The elevator came about when the railroads were built, shortening the length of time it took to get crops to market, and making a spot where people could gather to socialize.
Wooden elevators typically were built to last 40-years, but more often than not, they were destroyed by fires created by sparks from passing railroad steam engines. They usually lasted no more than 10-years. A fundraising effort has allowed enough money begin the process. The effort began, according to Nelson, after they received a $25,000 grant from the Iowa Barn Foundation. The grant required matching funds, which Nelson has been able to accomplish.
He says they won’t be enough to completely cover the cost of restoration, so a contest is being held to guess the weight of the structure as it’s lifted off the limestone foundation, which has collapsed on three-sides. The foundation is the first thing set to be restored. The weight of the elevator roughly 25-by-30-to 60-feet high elevator will be measured by specially calibrated heavy-duty equipment.
Guess3 :16 Q:”…May 18th.”
(Nelson says people that want to guess the weight of the elevator can do so by donating when they log-on to www.saverosselevator.com. The structure is scheduled to be lifted-off the foundation next week, weather permitting. The person with the closest guess will have a plaque with their name displayed inside the elevator, once restoration work is completed.
The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports a bridge over Mosquito Creek in the 1900 block of Ironwood Road, is now open. The bridge is located just south of 1944 Ironwood Road, between Union Township Sections 33-and 34. It had been closed since mid-April for construction.
Officials said also, that a bridge over an unnamed tributary of the Mosquito Creek along Gingko Road, will be closed effective this Wednesday, May 13th, for repairs. The bridge is located just south of 1434 Gingko Road, between Washington Township section 25 and Westphalia Township 30.
Residents and emergency responders who may normally use this road should plan to take alternate routes. Since the area has many dirt or Level-B roads, some considerable planning will be required for emergency responders, especially. If you have any questions, call the Shelby County Engineer’s Office at 712-755-5954.
FOR SALE: Cub cadet model 100 lawn tractor with 42″ mower deck. front mount snow blade, and mounted snow blower, all in good working condition. Asking $500 for all or best offer. Call 402-206-5838. Items located in Oakland.
FOR SALE: Ariens 8hp riding mower. Asking $150.00. Call 712-304-2819.
FOR SALE: 1998 Bonneville runs good. Asking $1500.00 obo. Call 712- 304-2819.
WANTED: Good used office chair, leather preferred with no tears, for reasonable price. Call:712-243-9450. If no answer call again. SOLD!
FOR SALE: Craftsman 10” table saw, 1hp, cast iron table and extension wings – $175 Ph- 243-6606.
FOR SALE: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette mini van in excellent condition, 136,000 miles, well maintained, good tires, no rust. $5,500. Call 712-243-2408, leave a message.
WANTED: 1 – 17″ rim for a spare tire, must be for a Chevy; 2 – 17″ tires – 265/70R/17. 712-269-0866. (Denison)
FOR SALE: 1955 Ford pickup, $2,500. 712-269-0866 (Denison)
FOR SALE: Fuel pump N module for a 2000 Mustang, V-6. Brand new in the box with instructions included. $65 Call 712-778-5131.
FOR SALE: Firewood, $50 a truckload . Wood available is Ash, Oak, Elm and Walnut, fruit trees also available. Call 712-778-5131 SOLD!!
Police in Glenwood report one person was taken into custody, over the weekend. 26-year old Esperanza Cadena, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday, for
Disorderly conduct and interference with official acts. Her bond was set at $600.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Nebraska and Iowa rank high on a list of states with what are described as some of the worst puppy mills. A report from the Humane Society of the United States says Nebraska ranks third on “The Horrible Hundred 2015” list, with 14 of the breeders. Iowa ranks fourth with 11 breeders on the list. The list was led by Missouri, with 23, and Kansas, with 16.
The society says its list doesn’t include all of the worst breeders. The Des Moines Register reports that a puppy mill is described by the Humane Society as “an inhumane, commercial dog-breeding facility in which the health of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits.”
Jim Field speaks with Bob Nelson about the restoration of the Ross Elevator and a contest to guess how much it weighs.
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Three people were arrested recently, in Creston. The Creston Police Dept. reports 50-year old Robby Carter, of Creston, was arrested at around 10:45-p.m. Sunday, for OWI/1st Offense. Carter was later released from the Union County Jail, on $1,000 bond. Also arrested Sunday, in Creston, was 46-year old Christopher Selvy, of Creston, who was charged with Public Intoxication and Domestic Abuse/Simple Assault. Selvy was later released from custody on $300 bond.
And, last Friday, Creston Police arrested 41-year old Luke Johnson, of Creston, on a Union County warrant for Probation Violation. Johnson was later released from the jail on a $2,000 bond.
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