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The Lone Tree Reporter, Thursday, March 3, 2005 I Looking Back : By Mrs P 100 years ago March 3, 1905 At the home of the bride's parents, Frank Kral and Miss Louisa Kranz were married. The bride and groom will reside on the Kranz farm down near the chapel. Nels Johnson has moved down on John Rffe's place. Mrs. Walter Crawford is recovering from her recent ill- ness. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Keeler on March 2, a nine pound boy. Ducks and geese have been venturing north the past few days, but they will probably get cold feet and go back south. "Cap" Atkins and family have moved onto their farm near Conesville. Wonder if "Cap" won't have a nice water- melon patch? Tom Colbert and •family  moved over to the Mase Roberts place, which they recently purchased. Did you pay your taxes? Woven wire fencing at Chris Rayner's. When you want a hat for spring-wear, go to Simitzl Big line to select from. William Eden came home from Chicago Thursday and reports a good sale on his car- load of hogs. WW Horrell and family left Thursday for Carpenter, South Dakota, where they expect to reside. Buggies, wagons, harness, farm implements of all kinds, wire---everything, for the- farm at Chris Rayner's. Joe Lutz will occupy the house vacated by Joe Shaffer this week. The Kalona City Council has passed the franchise of the Iowa City, Kalona, Washington Railway. The Monarch Grubber Co. has just issued its annual cata- logue, which is now being mailed out to customers. 50 years ago March 3, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Forbes are the parents of a son born March 2 at Mercy Hospital. Poll open at 12:00 for school election. Up for re-election are Gerald Brinkmeyer and Carl Shingledecker. Mrs. H.C. Buell phoned our office early Monday morning reporting that she had seen her first Robin of the season. Mrs. Buell reports that each year about this time a robin builds a nest in a tree in front of their home, Nancy Jarrard is honored at a party for her sixteenth birth- day. A dinner to honor the girls' basketball squad was held at the Lloyd Canten home. Mr. and Mrs. Darin Forbes helped. Ad: Good Ideas for Lent-- Van Camp grated tuna, 4 for 89¢; Hunt's peaches, 3 no. 2 1/2 cans 79¢; bananas, lb. 13¢; and Cascade Inn cheese spread, 2 lb. box 69¢. 25 years ago March 4, 1980 The Lionettes end season 12- 10. The varsity basketball girls ended their season by losing to Bennett 57-41. The Farmers & Merchants Bank open office in Nichols Febrtiary 28. Lone Tree wrestler Doug Zaruba reached his long-await- ed goal during Class 1-A wrestler competition at the Iowa State Wrestling Tourna- ment at the Vets Auditorium in Des Moines. Mrs. Loren Schaapveld has been appointed to lead volun- teers for a Bike-a,thon to be held in the spring. Finally, no more soup! The sixth grade students' final count was 9,471 labels from Campbell's Soup products. They will be sent to the compa- ny and in return, will provide each elementary class with a Little Professor calculator. Mr. and Mrs. Victor is hon- ored at the Hoover House in West Branch on their 35th wed- ding anniversary after their return to an open house in Hills. 15 years ago March 8, 1990 Firemen and First Respon- ders have training to operate the Physic-Control Life Pak 200 semi-automatic defibrillator. Lone Tree Jazz Band tops class A. The band will go to Des Moines April 12th for the Iowa Jazz Championship. Death came to Jessie J. 'Sally' Smith, 73. She died at Mercy Hospital. Service was held at the Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Cedar Rapids. The 'Wheel for Life ' for St. Jude will be held'April 28th this year. From the 'Chips From the Wood Pile' by Laverne Barton: Tumbleweed. I think that being sick is like the tumbleweed caught in the fence. It is no • LOOKING BACK- see page 5 COMMUNITY Page 3 Chamber discusses Habitat for Humanity project and make plans for Fall Festxval By Ron Rife Contributing Writer The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly dinner meeting on Monday, February 21, at Karen's Kones. After the meal, the meeting was called to order by President, Paul Hain, at 7:00 p.m. It was moved by Wilbur Huff and seconded by Ben Johnson to approve the minutes of the January meeting. Carried. It was moved by Huff and second- ed by Shelley Allison to Lone Tree Woman's Club Nine members met on Feb- ruary 17 to enjoy lunch at the Lone Tree Dining Site. A business meeting was held following lunch, with Margaret Rossman presiding. Vivian Kirkpatrick present- ed some interesting history of Valentine's Day and customs of the past in many other countries. The March 17 meeting will be held at the Senior Dining Site at noon, with Lillian Angerer as hostess. Submitted by Secretary Helen Nicklaus approve the Treasurer's Report. Carried. Hain gave the group a Fall Festival update. It was moved by Marvin Klebe and seconded by Allison to have Lefty and the Spinners as the Saturday night entertainment. Carried. As of now the Stumptown Shooters are planning to put on a fire- works show again. The Step- pers group will be contacted about performing again during the parade and afterward. The other usual events, such as high school dance squads, the egg toss, the clown, kiddie trac- tor pull, Big Wheel races and the Lions Club trolley rides, are planned. It was reported that the big i i CLEAN AIR Lone Tree sign at the intersec- tion north of town is now com- pletely fixed and working. Again this month, due to lack of information, no action was taken on a possible ASA soft- ball team banner. Sandy Brown, Chairperson for the local Habitat for Humanity effort, reported that there is a local effort to raise $40,000 for the house, which is expected to cost about $80,000. Various fund-raising events have been planned. It is planned that work on the house will begin this fall and be ready for occupation by Christmas. The amount of the Chamber's • CHAMBER- see page 5 The City of Lone Tree has prohibited open burning of garbage and all yard waste. BETTER HEALTH For more Collection service for garbage, recycling and yard waste are available through Johnson County Refuse. information contact City Hall at 629-4615 ,Th, e, New Loo00k of IRAs ROTH IRA Qualifications Must have earned income. There are no age restrictions. Tax Status of Earnings Not taxed. Earnings grow tax-free. Tax Deduction No. Maximum Annual Contributions Taxable years beginning In 2002 through 2004 .................................. $3,000 In 2005 through 2007 .................................. $4,000 In 2008 and after ........................................ $5,000 Contribution Restrictions Yes, contributions phaseout between $95,000 - $110,000 for singles and $150,000- $160,000 for married couples. Penalties for Early Withdrawal None if: . Over 59 1/2 • Death or disability • Qualified medical expenses • Certain health insurance • Qualified college expenses • 1st time home purchase (up to $10,000) • Due to IRS levy Contributions after age 70 1/2 Allowed Required Distributions Only after death of the participant. ARTS & CRAFTS ';HOW It Sun., March 13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA iowa City, IA One of Iowa's Largest Shows with over 200 Talented Exhibitors Great Easter & Mother's Day Shopping Adm. Just S2.50 for anyone 10 and over Show Promotor: Callahan Promotions, Inc., 563-652-4529 Call Ken Bagge at 629-4222 for more information. Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank Lone Tree 629-4222 • Nichols 723-4412 • Iowa City 341-5900 t00bji Telephone banking 1'877-226-5366 LENDER