Buehlers tapped for environmental award
Roger and Duane Buehler of Buehler Farms, Inc. of Odebolt were recognized at the second annual Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Ceremony at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 15. The Buehlers were recognized for their commitment to healthy soils and improved water quality.
Sixty-two Iowa farmers and farm families were recognized for their commitment to healthy soils and improved water quality. The awards were sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The awards recognize farmers who serve as local leaders in environmental stewardship by utilizing a variety of techniques and best management practices. Examples include conservation tillage, restoring wetlands, installing grass waterways and using precision agriculture, among other things.
Award winners received a signed certificate from Gov. Terry Branstad and a metal sign donated by Monsanto commemorating the honor.
Odebolt man pleads guilty to meth conspiracy
A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty Aug. 28 in federal court in Sioux City.
Kevin Schimerowski, 46, of Odebolt, was convicted of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.
At the plea hearing, Schimerowski admitted his involvement in a conspiracy from about 2012 through April 2013 that distributed more than five grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine. On three occasions in February 2013, Schimerowski distributed more than five grams actual (pure) methamphetamine to individuals cooperating with law enforcement.
Sentencing before United States District Court Judge Mark W. Bennett will be set after a presentence report is prepared. Schimerowski remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Schimerowski faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment, an $8,000,000 fine, a special assessment of $100 and at least eight years up to life of supervised release following any imprisonment.
The Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Denison Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Sac County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminalistics Laboratory investigated the case.
Century farms recognized
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and
Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair again
this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for
100 years or more to be a Century Farm and 150 years or more to be a
Heritage Farm. This year, 365 Century Farms and 67 Heritage Farms were
recognized. Area families recognized with Century Farm awards
were: Jeanne Wissink Andreson and Jimmy and Carolyn Hilker of Ida Grove;
George and Darlene Franzkowiak of Arthur; Merlin and Susan Jensen of
Holstein and Vernon Jr. and Kay Volkmann of Battle Creek.
Also,
Larry Berg and Walter and Janie Miller of Kiron; James Young of Galva;
and Buehler Farms (Roger and Duane); and Ronald and Jeannine Lange of
Odebolt. “It is a great pleasure and distinct honor to help recognize these farm families who have owned the same farm for 100 or 150 years. It is a testament to the values of land stewardship, hard work, patience, dedication and perseverance that are found in Iowa’s farm families,” Northey said.
Sac County Quilt-A-Fair much more than quilts
The Sac County Quilt-A-Fair on Sept. 21-22, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., features so much more than quilts. For people who love quilts, there will be around 500 on the fairgrounds, including 375 entries, and hundreds of others brought by the speakers and vendors.
For people who prefer tractors to quilts, there is a Sac County Tractor Ride along the barn quilt trail in Sac County on Saturday, Sept. 21.
For those who enjoy classic cars, the green space on the Sac County fairgrounds will be filled with autos on Sunday, Sept. 22.
And for everyone who enjoys food, the Kiwanis Food Stand on the fairgrounds will offer several kinds of sandwiches, pie and ice cream, root beer floats and other drinks. The Knights of Columbus in Sac City will host a waffle breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Eighteen vendors will have quilt-related merchandise for sale in the 4-H and open class buildings, as well as in the gazebo.
Linda Sleight of Odebolt has been coordinating the vendor arrangements. She said, “We know that quilters and non-quilters alike will enjoy seeing all the new products, holiday decorating ideas, projects and materials that the vendors will bring to Sac City. Some of the vendors will also have sample quilts for sale.”
Several of the vendors have specialty products, such as patterns, quilting machines, frames for displaying quilts, yarn for knitting, quilt-related pottery and scrapbooking supplies.
There will also be a vendor with barn quilts for sale, as well as other items for the yard and garden.
A new opportunity will be available at the 2013 show for people to have their scissors or rotary blades sharpened while they enjoy the rest of the festival.
The featured speaker for the show is Cynthia Hickok of Houston, Texas. Hickok is an internationally recognized fiber artist who grew up in Sac City, studied art at Iowa State University and went on to create amazing works of art from thread.
Some of her work will be displayed, and she will be presenting at 2 p. m. each day of the show, with photos, examples of her work in progress and many opportunities for people to see how she creates her art.
Numerous other presentations and workshops are planned. More information about the quilt show is available at www.barnquilts.com.
Sue Peyton, publicity chair, can also be contacted at 712-662-3507.
For more information about the Sac County Tractor Ride, contact Jerry Staton at 712-660-1848.
Dennis Bromley 712-657-2311 or Ted Schulte 712-662-7214 can provide more information about the car show.
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