By Kim Brooks, Express Editor

During the Jones County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 8, the Board approved an application for an Historic Resource Development Program grant to hire a consultant to prepare a National Register Historic Site nomination for the village of Scotch Grove.

Rose Rohr, Jones County Historic Preservation Commission, said if the county were approved, the grant would help pay to hire a consultant to meet with all Scotch Grove landowners.

“We need the consensus of the landowners to proceed,” explained Rohr. “We hope to get some feedback from them during the process.”

Rohr said her hope is to revitalize Scotch Grove through this program by being named an historic site.

“We’re doing this for the community, not just one landowner,” said Rohr. “There are a lot of different feelings and we don’t want to step on anyone’s toes.”

The consultant will come into the area, research property, homes and buildings to determine their historic value and significance. Rohr said down the line, they would hold public meetings for all property owners to keep up to speed on the process.

Part of the grant application includes a county match of around $10,000, which is an in-kind match.

Jenn Jones and Mike and Cindy Davies met with the Board to continue discussion on the proposed updates to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. People submitted requests to the Board to amend the plan. Those present said one of their main concerns are terms that are used throughout the plan such as “rural ambiance” and “clustering.”

“You need to define these terms within the plan and not leave them up to interpretation,” suggested Mike Davies.

Chad Sands with ECICOG, who has been working with the county for quite some time to put together the proposed plan, said Benton County had a similar plan and defined clustering as conservative development.

Jenn Jones agreed staying with this plan in place until 2030, words and meanings could change. “We’re looking down the road,” said Jones, “and there will be changes in personnel. We need definitions. It opens the door to things. We want what’s best for the county going forward. Our main issue is clarifying things and protecting property rights.”

Supervisor Leo Cook said he does not see anything within the proposed plan that needs any major revisions.

“There may be some minor changes,” said Cook, “but there is nothing infringing on rights.” Cook said where clustering is concerned it is merely used “to not waste land. I can’t see where it takes property rights away.”

Sands clarified for the public that the plan is not an ordinance, but a guide for county policies.

“The land use ordinance focuses on growth,” he said. “This is a general plan; ordinances are specific.”

He said the plan is also a tool for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Land Use department and subdivision ordinance.

Paul Thomson from Anamosa spoke out in support of the plan. He has worked with the P&Z and on comprehensive plans in the City of Asbury of over 20 years.

“We had to redo our plan twice in five years because of growth,” said Thomson. “This is a good plan and good start.

Those present against the plan asked as to how the plan was even put together. Sands said this was a “locally-driven plan.” The P&Z and planning committee came together with ideas. Those groups are comprised of all local residents. “They had locally-driven goals and ideas,” Sands said.

Supervisor Joe Cruise said he knows the groups worked hard to put this plan together, and “now we’re tearing it apart.”

There will be a public hearing at the Board meeting on Tuesday, May 29, at 9:30 a.m. on the proposed establishment of an Area Service “C” road.

A petition was signed and turned into the county by all landowners requesting that the following road be classified as a level “C” road: 180^th Avenue in Wayne Township from E.23 County Home Road north to 150^th Street.

By Kim Brooks, Express Editor

Friendly, yet very aggressive, competitors is one way to describe both Terry Wedewer and Cory Lambert. The two worked within the trucking insurance and finance industry separately and have recently come together to form Truckline Insurance Group, LLC right here in Monticello.

As the name suggests, Wedewer and Lambert tailor to all your trucking insurance needs.

“We offer a very competitive line of insurance solutions,” said Wedewer, “for small and large companies.”

Truckline Insurance Group, LLC is able to provide coverage for one to 100 trucking units. You can receive coverage for liability, physical damage, cargo, workers compensation, property, supplemental health and more.

“We cover a 10-state radius,” said Lambert.

Combined, these business owners have 25 years of experience. Lambert has worked in the insurance and finance career field. He started and still owns a trucking factoring company in Dubuque a few years ago, which finances accounts receivable for trucking companies.

“Both businesses,” said Lambert, “combine finance.”

Terry has been a trucking insurance broker in Dubuque and Cedar Rapids since the mid-1990s. He’s managed the insurance programs for numerous trucking companies in 30-plus states for other agencies over the past 15 years. They both have a solid track record of serving all lines of commercial insurance products in the trucking industry.

As for why they chose to open their business here in Monticello, both said they love the town and have ties to the area. Lambert was born and raised in Monticello, but now lives in Dubuque. Wedewer is originally from New Vienna and now currently resides in Monticello.

“Monticello just fit our mode the best, and we discovered a great building to operate out of,” explained Lambert.

“We will make a nice team,” said Wedewer. “We have a lot in common and know what needs to be done to put business on the books. We’d like to eventually add more agents as time goes on.”

Aside from providing insurance for trucking companies, you can see Truckline Insurance for medical insurance as well. Wedewer explained they also offer cancer, heart attack and stoke coverage for individuals and businesses as well.

“We have access to possibly as strong a cancer, heart attack and stroke program out there with a company I am very familiar with,” said Wedewer. “This is a very vital and affordable coverage to have, which folks are very interested in.”

With solid, established relationships, Wedewer and Lambert also have a solid industry backing, evident by their experience and years in the field.

“You need expertise in the trucking insurance industry,” said Lambert.

Wedewer said their business niche is to focus on the “fitness” of the companies they insure.

“So much is based on their image,” he explained. “How they look from an insurance perspective and to the DOT can really keep their profits up and drive claims down, and even keep them in business. I work with trucking companies to put measures in place and make them look much more attractive.”

Lambert added, “It’s more

complicated than a traditional insurance agency as a whole.”

With Truckline Insurance Group, LLC open just a couple of weeks, the owners are already looking to the future. They hope to hire a customer service representative within the next month and “double our size within two years,” added Lambert.

When seeking their services, Lambert said they have “more options than most agents” when it comes to getting you, the company, the best possible insurance out there to fit your needs.

“We are very flexible and can negotiate with you,” said Lambert. They will work on payment options and offer customized options to fit your needs.

Truckline Insurance Group, LLC is located at 203 W. First St. right here in Monticello. They can be reached at 319-465-7017. Visit their website at trucklinegroup.com.

PHOTO: Terry Wedewer, left, and Cory Lambert recently opened Truckline Insurance Group, LLC in Monticello, located in the old Matthiessen building. Truckline Insurance offers a full-range of coverage, as well as cancer, heart attack and stroke insurance. (Photo by Kim Brooks)

By Kim Brooks, Express Editor

Harvard. MIT. Princeton. Stanford. Take your pick. Monticello High School senior Josh Beal did just that. After touring a multitude of prestigious colleges and universities, Beal landed on Stanford University in California.

“I wanted a school with a strong computer science program,” said Beal, who will be majoring in the field.

Beal said he also looked thoroughly at the colleges’ financial aid packages since all of the schools are private institutions. Typically, private colleges have higher tuition rates. Beal said he does not have to pay out-of-state fees, which is a cost-savings measure for sure.

“Stanford was able to offer a full ride,” said Beal. Now that’s something to brag about!

Aside from Stanford, Beal also toured a number of other colleges. Harvard also offered a full-ride, but Beal said after touring the schools, visiting with students and staff, Stanford just appealed to him more than anything.

Beal explained such prestigious colleges look at a variety of information before accepting students.

“They want to know that you’re challenging yourself in the classroom and outside of school,” he said. Other points of interest include ACT and SAT scores, Beal’s involvement in extra curricular activities and recommendation letters.

“Those can have a big effect,” he said of the three letters his teachers wrote on his behalf.

Beal also had to write several essays, which he admitted was a big challenge. One essay that took him some time to answer was based on the topic “what matters to you and why?” Beal said he chose to write about growing up in rural Iowa.

“I also had to write a letter to my future roommate,” said Beal, who has yet to know who his roommate will be come this fall.

As for getting accepted at Stanford, suffice to say, Beal’s parents, Sarah and John, were excited.

“My mom is worried about me moving so far away,” Beal admitted.

Whether he is nervous moving half way across the country, Beal said he is looking forward to being on the coast.

Aside from majoring in computer science, Beal will be minoring in mathematics.

“I took a lot of math classes in high school,” he said. “There’s just something about theoretical proofs.”

To add to his impressive list of activities and accomplishments, Beal has also been interning at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids since last September.

“There was an application process, interviews and training class nine months before I even started,” he said.

The internship is a paid position for Beal. During the school year he worked 10 to 15 hours a week. Now that school is coming to a close, he’ll be able to work 40 hours a week over the summer before jetting off to Silicon Valley.

Beal’s job at Rockwell involves software engineering and development, something he intends to pursue after college.

Beal’s academics speak for themselves, as he was named class valedictorian. On April 29, Beal attended the 10^th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony in Des Moines. He was the only MHS student among over 400 other students who were all honored for their outstanding academic achievements. The program is sponsored by the IHSAA and IFBF.

“I was honored and really excited when I got the news,” said Beal, who attended the ceremony the day after his senior prom. “I got to shake the hand of the Governor,” joked Beal.

During the ceremony, Gov. Terry Branstad addressed the audience on setting goals after high school and being Iowa’s future. Aside from Beal’s recognition, each student also got to nominate his or her most influential teacher. Beal nominated Dan Sauser, a math teacher at MHS.

“He’s always been really supportive of me and my math interests,” said Beal. “Even though I had him my freshman and sophomore years, I still went to him for advice.”

Throughout Beal’s high school career, he’s been involved in speech, BPA, Panther Players, Science Bowl, drama and National Honor Society. He was also named KWWL Best of Class for MHS, was named a National Merit Finalist and an AP (advanced placement) Scholar with distinction.

“Working hard through school helped me on the path to my future,” Beal said. “It’s what I learned from my parents for a positive future.”

Beal said he is proud of the fact that he is on his way as a first generation college student in his family.

“With my rural background, I’ll be a minority at Stanford,” he said of growing up on a farm outside Monticello.

Having accomplished so much already, Beal is set for the next phase of his adult life. He offers some advice to those still in high school or on their way: “Don’t be afraid to take on challenges. Think outside the box. Try new things; not just what interests you.”

Beal said having been in speech, it allowed him to branch out and step out of his comfort zone.

“I never expected to like speech at first,” he admitted.

PHOTO: Josh Beal, a MHS senior, attended the 10th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony in Des Moines. Beal is the only MHS student to receive the honor for outstanding academic achievement. Here, Beal stands with Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kimberly Reynolds. (Photo submitted)

By Kim Brooks, Express Editor

Last week, Monticello Police Chief Britt Smith, and area law enforcement along with Sheriff Greg Graver revealed a new service to the public: TEXT2TELL! This anonymous text message service allows people to send crime fighting tips into Jones County Dispatch without revealing their identity.

To utilize the service, simply open a new text message on your mobile device. In the “TO” field, type the word CRIMES (274637). For those with a BlackBerry device, simple type in 274637, as the numbers do not correspond with the word CRIMES.

In the message field, type JONES plus your message. For example: JONES + there is suspicious activity at the HS. Hit SEND.

All text messages are then sent through the TipSoft web-based program, which filters any unwanted messages before sending them to dispatch. From there, they call out the appropriate law enforcement, depending on the location of the crime. If more information is needed, dispatch may conduct a two-way dialog with the tipster, all while still remaining anonymous.

For those who have an Android or iPhone mobile device, you can download the TipSoft application, which shortens the tip process.

Another feature of TEXT2TELL program allows people to text photos as well as the activity in question.

Jones County is not the only county using this program; Linn County is also currently utilizing TipSoft as a way to stay engaged with the public. Graver said should a tip come into Jones County Dispatch for another county or jurisdiction, they would notify the appropriate authorities with the information received.

Smith said they are subscribing to this service for a year to see how the process goes. They will then evaluate the usefulness of the program to determine if it is worth keeping.

Jones County Supervisor and Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition member Keith Dirks said, “This is a result of community conversation. We want the entire county to make use of it. We want to thank our county law enforcement for cooperating with each other and coming up with this program as a solution. We now need the community’s help to know what’s going on.”

Smith commented, “We can’t be everywhere at every moment.”

You can also visit www.jonestext2tell.com and submit anonymous tips via the website.

PHOTOS: Top: KCRG’s Addison Speck interviews Monticello Police Chief Britt Smith during a recent Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition meeting. Smith introduced TEXT2TELL to the public. (Photo by Kim Brooks) Bottom: Jones County law enforcement have worked hard to offer residents TEXT2TELL, a text message service that allows people to submit anonymous text messages in an effort to fight crime. (Image submitted)

By Kim Brooks, Express Editor

Jon Hatcher has been diagnosed with cancer twice in his adult life. It’s not the diagnosis that is rare, but the way in which he fought against the disease.

Hatcher, of Anamosa, retired from Maquoketa Valley REC in 1997. He worked for the company for 40 years before finally calling it quits.

In 1994, Hatcher underwent a routine physical through Maquoketa Valley REC. He said the employees were required to have a yearly physical each year. After that physical, his doctor called him saying they found something abnormal.

“I was shocked,” said Hatcher.

A lump was found in his groin area. After a biopsy, it was discovered to be stage three mixed cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hatcher explained this form is found all over the body, hence the mixed cells. It is also affiliated with stem cells.

After undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy for six months at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids at their cancer center, Hatcher said he was back to work. He said his doctors told him they didn’t feel it was necessary to have radiation, which is a form of treatment many cancer patients have to go through.

After chemo, Hatcher said his hair grew back; only it was curly this time. He also had to get a new prescription for his glasses because his eyesight changed as well.

Then, two years later, in 1996, the cancer was back. This time, it was found in Hatcher’s upper body and through his lymph nodes in his neck area.

“The doctors said there was a chance of re-occurrence,” Hatcher said. “My lymph nodes were so swollen, you could tell it was back.”

Wanting a second opinion for verification, Hatcher went to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

“They confirmed it,” he said. He sought the rest of his treatment through U of I.

It was the University hospital that suggested a different type of treatment: stem cell transplant. Hatcher explained this is when they harvest the “good” cells from your blood. In six hours, he had harvested two units of blood. While some stem cell transplants are done with donors, in Hatcher’s case, they harvested his own stem cells.

“I really didn’t have a choice of treatments,” said Hatcher. “I didn’t have any family members who could be donors.”

Hatcher said he was told this treatment would offer him better chances of survival and a prolonged life.

“This had a higher rate of success,” he said. “I had some concerns as to whether this was going to work.”

The summer before his surgery, he spent preparing for the transplant. He explained that all of the cells in his body were “killed off” so his system was as weak as possible. This helped in killing the cancerous cells.

“I had to have a neutral system for so many days before the transplant,” he said.

The doctor then transplanted the harvested “good” cells. “Those are what are keeping me alive,” Hatcher said with a smile.

While stem cell research is a hot button issue, Hatcher said it never occurred to him that he would need a transplant.

After all was said and done, it took him eight months to recover from the surgery.

“It really takes a lot out of you,” he said. “I couldn’t even lift gallon of milk.”

Since 1996, Hatcher has only been back for a small lump found on his hairline a couple of years ago. Doctors performed a skin graft.

After his surgery, he saw his doctor once a month for six months. After a few months, he said he was told to not come back unless there was an issue. Now, Hatcher sees his doctor on a yearly basis at the VA hospital.

As a cancer survivor, Hatcher will be speaking during the opening ceremony at the Relay For Life of Jones County on June 8. He said he plans to talk about two issues he feels passionate about: blood and bone marrow donations.

“It’s so important to have an adequate supply of blood,” he said. “In six weeks I went through 25 pints of blood. I’ve always been a donor myself.”

At the age of 76, Hatcher is far from slowing down in life. He’s been a long time volunteer at the Grant Wood Art Gallery in Anamosa. His vast knowledge of Grant Wood and the community is impressive. Hatcher is also a veteran, having served during peacetime from 1958-60.

“My friends and Uncle Sam called me up,” he laughs.

Hatcher encourages everyone to get yearly physicals, get plenty of exercise and eat right.

“My wife makes me walk all the time,” he said.

He also believes that having a positive attitude in life and through any battle helps you get through anything.

“The guy upstairs picks on grumpy people,” he said.

Hatcher starts each morning with the saying, “Every day is a beautiful day!” He adds with a laugh, “Some are better than others.”

What: 2012 Relay For Life of Jones Co.
Where: Dean Nelson Field, Monticello
When: Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9,
4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Why: Benefit the American Cancer Society

PHOTO: Jon Hatcher, a long time volunteer for the Grant Wood Art Gallery, was diagnosed with mixed cell non-Hodgkin’s twice in his adult life. Now cancer-free, Hatcher will be speaking during the Relay For Life in Monticello to promote blood and bone marrow donations. (Photo by Kim Brooks)

May 2, 1941 – May 13, 2012

Judy A. Evers, 71 of Delhi, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City on Sunday, May 13, 2012 following a brief illness.

Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday (today), May 16, 2012 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi by Rev. John R. Kremer. Visitation was from 3-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Earlville, where there was a 3 p.m. Scripture Service. Additional visitation was one hour before services, Wednesday at the church in Delhi. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Delhi.

Judy was born May 2, 1941 in rural Cascade, the daughter of William and Maximilla (Kraus) Rink. She graduated from Sacred Heart School in Monticello in 1959. On June 29, 1959, Judy was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Evers.

Judy was a teachers aid for the West Delaware Schools in Manchester; worked as a waitress and cook, and taught CCD classes at St. John’s for many years. Judy was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi and the American Cancer Society. She was a very religious person in every aspect of her life. She enjoyed talking to her friends and loved her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her husband, Dick Evers of Delhi; four children, Rick (Kathy Walker) Evers of Anamosa, Patty (Fred) Timmerman of West Des Moines, Cindy (Dave) Weber of Ankeny, and Tammy ( Ryan) Henneberry of Bernard; four grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler, Chloe and Wes; one brother, Bob (Linda) Rink of Monticello; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Molly) Evers and Joe (Linda) Evers.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dick Rink, Tom Rink, and Billy Rink; a grandson, Andrew Walker Evers; a brother-in-law, Jim Evers; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Shady.

Memorials may be directed to the family in Judy’s memory.

Please sign the online guestbook for Judy at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Dec. 10, 1921 – May 12, 2012

Warren Haynes, age 90, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a brief illness.

  Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (today), May 16, 2012 at the Hopkinton Community Church with interment in the Hopkinton Cemetery.  Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Goettsch Funeral Home, Hopkinton.

Warren Walter Haynes was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Manchester, Iowa.  He was the son of  Lester and Elsie Behning, Haynes.  He received his education in the Copperhead school in rural Delaware County.   Warren enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII. He served on the USS Brooklyn.  He returned to Iowa following his military duty and married Edna Hawe on Dec. 22, 1946 at the Presbyterian Church in Manchester. They farmed in the Edgewood, Greeley and Delhi area.  They later divorced. When Warren left farming he became a heavy equipment operator doing road construction.  Warren and Maxine Dighton Olmstead were married on May 22, 1975 at the Hopkinton Presbyterian Church.  The couple operated the Family Inn in Hopkinton for 20 years.  Maxine preceded him in death on March 11, 2008.

Surviving are three children, Joyce (John) Flanagan, Ryan, Janice (Don) Dehn, Kempner, Texas, Julie Kremer, Clinton; four step-children, Carol (Allen) Martensen, Langworthy, Julie Benson, Cedar Rapids, Mary (Jim Kremer) Olmstead, Monticello, Carl (Karen) Olmstead, Hopkinton; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy (Marland) Huls, of Manchester. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maxine; a granddaughter, Nicole Fjelstul;  four brothers and two sisters.

Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.   In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Dec. 16, 1925 – April 25, 2012

Watthetta M. Hutchinson died in a Cedar Rapids, Iowa hospital on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. A former resident of Monticello, Watthetta, who also went by the nickname “Shorty”, succumbed to complications due to a broken hip. She was 86 years old. Watthetta, who loved the great outdoors, will be remembered for her long walks around Monticello.

Last week I attended the Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars, much like Monticello’s senior honors night. It’s an annual tradition, presenting a hundred or so scholarships to deserving seniors about to face the world of college. Parents, grandparents and members of the community all come out for the affair. Each scholarship is presented by a family member, friend, neighbor or relative of the named scholarship.

Recently, at a high school in Clinton, Iowa, a senior boy was told he was the recipient of $40,000 from The Matthew Shepard Foundation. (If you aren’t familiar with Matthew Shepard, he was in college at the time he was murdered for his way of life. Shepard was persecuted for being homosexual.)

Now I don’t know about you, but when a young high school student is awarded a $40,000 scholarship, that’s a big deal!

Keaton Fuller, the student from Prince of Peace Catholic School in Clinton, is himself gay. He was awarded The Matthew Shepard Scholarship for his academic achievement and the work he has done to curb homophobia within his school and community. Very well deserved if you ask me.

Well, Fuller’s school came out stating that Fuller could not receive the scholarship from The Matthew Shepard Foundation during his senior awards night. Instead, a teacher from the school would present the scholarship. While most students would be receiving scholarships from representatives from the various organizations sponsoring those scholarships, Fuller was being singled out.

His school said the beliefs of the foundation go against that of the school.

While Fuller spent his entire four years of high school trying to get people to accept him and treat him as an equal, this is surely a set back.

Not allowing someone from the Matthew Shepard Foundation to give the scholarship away is a slap in the face. It is as if the school and the Catholic Diocese in Davenport are saying Fuller’s achievements are less than that of his fellow classmates. Yet is he not the one receiving a $40,000 scholarship? The scholarship I presented during the MVHS Dollars for Scholars ceremony was in the amount of $1,000. While that is quite a figure in and of itself, $40,000 is a full ride!

Acceptance is key here. While Fuller said his school, teachers and the staff finally accepted who he was, it seems not so much. Allowing someone from the foundation to be present to give Fuller what he rightfully deserved is not making a statement. It’s not even advocating for one side or the other. It’s just treating one student like the rest; not singling out one because he or she is homosexual, black, white, etc.

Family history

Growing up, my maternal grandparents always told us grandkids that we were related to Pocahontas and her husband John Rolfe. So you can imagine our excitement when Disney came out with the animated movie “Pocahontas!”

My grandparents have written several books about their family lineage and my ancestors who fought in the Civil War, for instance. Well, after being glued to the TV show “Who Do You Think You Are?” I started diving into my own family history. I am hoping to find out more than just the specifics (names, dates and places).

Just this weekend, doing some light research online, I found some interesting facts:

• My maternal grandfather’s parents had a hired man who lived with them and worked on the farm. This man was apparently an inmate at the prison in Anamosa at one time.
• A great great great grandfather and his wife had two sets of twins.
• A great great grandfather of mine and his first wife adopted a girl in the 1890s after having two sons. Apparently they wanted a girl.

The Rolfe name stems from my maternal grandfather’s side of the family. His mother’s maiden name was Rolfe. So far in my research, no link to Pocahontas

FOR SALE: Whirlpool washer/dryer stacked, Amana smooth top electric stove, 2 window air conditioners. Jim Manternach. 319-465-3051. X20-1

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FOR RENT: 2-bedroom ranch style duplex. Stove & refrigerator included. References and deposit required. $450/month. Available June 1. 319-465-3642. 19tf

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FOR RENT: Very quiet 2-bedroom upstairs apartment on N. Cedar Street. Partially furnished. Heat & water included. $375/month. Deposit required. 319-465-3307 or 319-480-1725. 19-2

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FOR RENT: Nice one-bedroom apartment $350 per month. One month’s deposit. Completely redone, appliances, paint, light and plumbing fixtures electric, flooring, windows all new. Professionally managed building. Criminal and credit checks done. Call Mark @ 319-241-1962. 14tf

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FOR RENT: One & two-bedroom apartment. Appliances, heat & cable furnished. No pets. References required. Timberline Apartments. 563-852-3945 or 563-599-0560, Monticello. 46tf

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WORK WANTED: Summer daycare openings available starting May 23. Full and part-time positions available. First Aid/CPR training. Contact Devin @ 319-821-3338. X19-3

GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 18, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Boys clothes, 0 to 3T, Pack n Play, high chairs, car seats, push toys, Boppy, swing, bouncy seats, baby toys, double bike cart, etc., Some household décor, full headboard, small TVs and other miscellaneous. Everything priced to sell. 22424 168^th Street, Monticello. Right off Hardscrabble Road-Maquoketa Heights Addition. X20-1

HUGE GARAGE SALE: Thursday, May 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 9 am. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 9-noon. Little of everything, kitchenware, antique wood stove, antique sewing machine, women’s clothes, size 8-10, baby clothes, blankets, table saw, weed whip, leaf blower and more. 14525 190^th Street, south of airport. Rain or shine. X20-1

MOVING SALE: Saturday, May 19, 8-11 a.m. 659 Hillcrest Drive. Queen bed, dresser, end tables, hide-a-bed, bunk bed, TVs, sofa and loveseat, clothes, kids items & more. X20-1

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 19, 8-noon. 901 East First Street. Big garage sale with a lot of interesting items. Baby bed, antique baby bed, lamps, antique doll houses, antique wicker planter, child’s rocking chair, holiday decorations, collectables, household, clothing, much, much more! X20-1

GARAGE SALE: 302 W. Jackson Street, Saturday, May 19, 8 am. to 1 p.m. Men’s and women’s clothes, lots and lots of toys, misc. décor, baby items, much more. X20-1

IS FAMILY VIOLENCE a problem for you or someone you know? For free confi­dential information call 1-800-208-0388 (Cedar Rapids), 1-800-373-1043 (Iowa City) or 1-800-352-5899 (Dubuque). X1tf

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 10:00 A.M. Norman Boots Estate Household, guns, lawn & garden, leather working tools & outdoor items. Ivan Kurt, Auctioneer.

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 5:30 P.M., Real Estate Auction, John Supple Estate. 500 Buchanan St. SW, Cascade.2-bedroom ranch style home built in 1976. OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, MAY 17 FROM 6-7:30 P.M. or for a showing at any other time call Ivan Kurt 563-852-3967. Ivan Kurt Auction & Realty.

FOR FULL-TIME Profes­sional Auctioneering or Ap­praisals, call Bret at Barner Auctioneering, 319-482-2124 or cellular 319-480-2124. Since 1976. 1tf

THE FAMILY OF GERALDINE Williams would like to thank everyone for the calls, visits, food, flowers and memorials. A special thank you to Above & Beyond Home Health and Hospice for their care and support. Tom & Janet Beckman, Jerry & Dana Beckman, Bill & Michelle Timp & family. X20-1

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR THE cards, visits & phone calls that I received for my 85^th birthday. Patricia McDonell. X20-1

I WISH TO THANK EVERYONE for their prayers, cards, phone calls, e-mails, flowers and food before and after my surgery. Your kindness was sincerely appreciated. Lois Paulsen. X20-1

THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO helped me at the time of my operation. It helped me so much. Mary Nosbish. 20-1

FREE: Very cute, very free, born Feb. 24, Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler/lab mix puppies. Call 319-480-2346 after 4 p.m. X20-1

FREE: To a good home, big yellow & white male cat. Had been injured, but is recovering. 319-465-3001. X20-1

FOR RENT: One and two-bedroom apartments. Heat & water furnished. Fitzgerald Apartments. 319-465-5101. 1tf

HELP WANTED: Drivers: Flexible Hometime New Competitive Pay Package, Bonuses. Full Benefits & Vacation. CDL-A w/1yr exp. www.CaledoniaHaulers.com 800-325-4728. X20-2

HELP WANTED: Drivers: Co & O/Ops. $1500 Sign On Bonus per driver! Excellent Pay/Benefits. $.35-.45 cpm. Regional/OTR Singles/Teams. Lease Purchase Avail. 0% Down. CDL-A 1 yr. Jaime/Eric: 888-912-7342 or 563-579-3421. X20-2