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Page8 Local News The Lone Tree Reporter, October 4, 2001 Write-ins may determin one council seat, mayor CITY ELECTIONS continued from page 1 Generally the seats' elections are staggered, but due to appoint- ments from people not filling the seats and resignations, the city is in this odd situation. "I have a feeling it's people doing their regular jobs are work- ing too much," Crawford said. "They don't want to give up their other activities." It takes time to do the job right, Crawford said. Another reason he is not seeking a third term is because his job was being encroached by the position. Smith is getting oat of Lone Tree politics for other reasons. "you screwed up." It's depressing as a council member to have no one attend the council meetings. It makes the made. Maintenance and updates on the city's infrastructure could be a financial burden on the com- munity. With the passage of the Town ball association organizes The LTBA members met September 16th to begin the process of structuring the association and assuring input from all members. Members attending determined offi- cer positions and elected the follow- ing; President- Brad Woodiwiss, Vice-President- Russ Forbes, and Secretaryfrreasurer- Kris Gillham. A LTBA mission statement was dis- cussed and approved along with a definition of membership eligibility. At the upcoming October 14th meeting members will determine the structure of the association. Coordinator positions and commit- tees will be determined and members elected to fill the roles making body of the association. The members will discuss and ratify a LTBA constitu- tion to govern the association. Parents with children who are eligi- ble to enroll, or with children who will be eligible in the future, need to attend this meeting. The only way to ensure the LTBA operates democrat- ically and remains an organization dedicated to the children of the com- munity is to attend the meetings. Submitted by Brad Woodiwiss. "I don't feet comfortable mak- ing the kind of decisions that need to be made without the support of the community," Smith said. "It's somebody else's turn to get up there and sit in the hot seat." During his two-year term, Smith said he has tried to judge and weigh his decisions based on what he thought the community was looking for. But there is no one there saying "good job" or city look like it doesn't care. There is no audience to ask ques- tions and voice opinions, Smith said. "The fast pace that we live in right now does not give us the time to be involved in all of these things," he said. However, now is a vital time to become involved, Smith said. It's a time in the community when some major decisions need to be \\; bond issue and an addition going up on the west and soon on the north sides of town, Lone Tree is growing, he said. "If people aren't interested in seeing the town grow, don't go to the meetings, but if you are, go to the meetings," Smith said. "Become involved. It's your turn; it's your community. Stand up, voice your opinion, make a state- ment." Museum opening will feature "Hat Lady" MUSEUM continued from page 1 for the Wayne Newton Show in Las Vegas, and appeared on the Letterman Show. Her presentation is extremely educational, entertain- ing and humorous, said society members. It is a presentation that will be enjoyed by men as well as women, they said. Following the presentation, refreshments will be served and the museum will re-opened until 5 p.m. The new display, set up since the sneak peak at the museum dur- ing Fall Festival, will be Reid Ford's model farm. This is a repli- ca of an early 1900s farm. If you haven't seen this, do so as, it is extremely interesting, society members said. This event is a fund raiser for the Historical Society. No set fee will be charged, but there will be a free-will offering. If you have a hat," old or new, society members encouraged you to wear it. A fall center piece, donated by Leona's Candles Plus, will be given as a door prize foUowing the presentation. "Enjoy a fine afternoon of enter- tainment and assist a good cause," one member wrote. The museum is located at 203 S. DeVoe St. in Lone Tree. Lone Tree gears up for Motorloway MOTORIOWAY continued from page 1 bers will be there to help as needed and have a tent set up for members of Motorloway to get their books stamped. A short prayer service will be held at the Presbyterian Church that morning for par- ticipants who want to attend. As Motorloway departs at around 9 to 9:30 a.m., it will journey through parts of Lone Tree and drive through the Lone Tree Care Center and Pioneer Place. All of the vehicles in Motorloway are pre-1076, the oldest being a 1918 REO seven-passenger Open Touring car. Another automobile of particular interest is a 1935 Auburn Boat-tailed Speedster, once owned by the president of Mexico. 4-H'ers embody those things that make America great "I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loy- alty, my Hands to larger service, my Health to better living. For my Club, my Community, my county and my world." These words comprise the 4-H pledge, written by Otis Hall and approved by the pledge has always been a call to action - to work together as part- ners with other youth and adults to improve their communities, the nation and the world. Everyone can learn a lesson from this commitment. In Iowa, more than 135,000 youths - one first National 4-H Club Camp in out of every four Iowans grades 1927. And although it's been kindergarte/ahroughtwelfth, par- recited cotmtless times, its words have never embodied more mean- ing than in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Today, as Amerians pull together with a renewed sense of brotherhood and patriotism, more than 6.8 million youth nationwide prepare to celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13. For them, their ticipate in 4-H. They engage, with the help of adult volunteers, in a family-oriented program that pro- vides positive ways for youth to meet the four basic human needs of belonging, mastery, independ- ence and generosity. To do this, they give of their time and money. According to the National 4-H Council, the average 4-H volunteer spends approxi- mately 220 hours per year volun- teering with 4-H, drives an aver- age of 300-400 miles in a person- ally - owned vehicle and spends an average of $50 of their own money. Therefore, volunteers contributed nearly $2 billion while additional private investors contributed an additional $100 million. This time and money paves the way for num&ous activities. The most popular 4-H projects include food and nutrition, clothing, visu- al arts, wood working and a vari- ety of ag-related causes like swine and beef production. Participants also organize canned food drives to benefit the needy and assemble volunteers to conduct neighbor- hood betterment programs. Most importantly, 4-H'ers learn the importance of making service to others a life-long com- mitment, many past 4-H partici- pants grow into adult leadership roles, volunteering their time at food bands, homeless shelters and other non-profit institutions. Community building becomes a way of life to the benefit of those who live next door and half-a- world away. As America continues to heal following the events of Sept. 11, we can follow in the footsteps of those who participate in 4-H and make serving others a way of life. Celebrate Halloween with hike at Kent Park Human bats, mosquitoes, and white tailed deer are among some of the human wildlife scheduled to entertain participants of the first annual Halloween Hike to be held on Sunday October 21st at F.W. Kent Park. Participants of the event will be guided through the Kent Park forest and learn why "the woods never sleep" through a series of skits by costumed presenters. The guided hike will be held near the youth group camp at Kent Park. The event will run from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pre-registering is required for this program as groups must sign up for a specific hike time. Volunteers are also need- ed to assist on the night of the • event. Those interesting in reg- istering or volunteering may call the JCCB at 319-645- 2315. The Halloween Hike is sponsored by the Johnson County Alliance For Conservation Education (ACE). This alliance includes representatives of ttie Johnson County Conservation Department, Macbride Nature Education Area, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Johnson County ISU Extension, Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation district, and other Johnson County individuals interested in envi- ronmental education. These individuals and organizations came together with the com- mon goal of promoting and enhancing the environmental education opportunities in Johnson County. "We believe that by working together we can build on our current envi- ronmental education programs and provide more opportuni- ties for Johnson County resi- dents," says Kristen Goldsmith of the JCCB. Other projects of the ACE alliance include the development of a speaker's bureau and a Johnson County Natural Resources Guide. To register for this event or to get information on other events at Kent Park, call the JCCB at 319-645-2315, Gospel concert in Columbus City The October Gospel Sing at the Columbus City United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. The featured singers this month are Earlene Lekwa of Columbus Junction and the Sonsations of Columbus City and Cedar Rapids. Members of the Sonsations me Ernest and Marilyn Kilpatrick and Mark and Jannett Spriggs. Refreshments will be served fol- lowing the concert. Flu vaccine available for those at risk No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome at VNA, 2983 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240. Directions: One West, pass the 218S, make next left, pass the Citgo Gas Station on the left and ahead you will see ABCO large brick building. Enter main entrance and in the lobby vaccine immunizations will be available on: Tuesday Oct. 9 from l 0 a.m. - 11 a.m.. For: • Anyone age 50 or older; & Residents of Nursing Homes • Anyone age 9 and older who is "AT RISK" due to dis- eases such as Diabetes. Pulmonary/Respiratory, or Cardiac conditions, and other chronic illnesses • Anyone who is regularly in "Close Contact" with the above listed "AT RISK" indi- viduals • Health Care Workers. This space is available for your advertise- ment. Call 629-5207 for more information.