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THE DEMOCRAT, Wednesday, May 21,1975 Spradling seated in Iowa house Page 15 Democrat James Spradling of Orange City was seated in the Iowa house of representatives Monday after (lie house voted last week to unseat his Republican counterpart, Lyle Stephens of LcMars. The house voted 53 to 44 to unseat Stephens because of irregularities in collecting absentee ballots in Plymouth county during the election last November. Spradling lost the contest by 24 votes. After disqualifying the 135 absentee ballots, Spradling was the Negotiation election Wednesday at M-OC M-OC teachers will vote Wednesday on whether or not they would like the M-OC education association to represent them when public employe bargaining begins July 1. The election is a formality since both the school board and teachers have unofficially agreed that the M-OC EA is acceptable as a bargaining unit.

A representative of the Public Employees Relations Board in Des Moines will oversee the election. Non-teaching personnel have not decided if they will be represented by the M-OC EA at this time, said M-OC Superintendent Frank Hulsart. winner by a seven vote margin. A lawsuit challenging this decision was tiled Friday in Polk county district court by 17 Plymouth county residents. The suit charges that the Iowa house unconstitutionally voided their votes.

I lie sun states that only 43 of the 135 absentee ballots were invalid. The suit asks that the court declare the action of the house invalid and that the seating ot Spradling Monday be held unconstitutional. Democrat Stance on Suit Dr. Harold Brady of LeMars and John Stegeman of rural Boyden said, "A recently filed lawsuit, which is being bankrolled from Republican headquarters in Des Moines, is just another tactic in this politically motivated camouflage. The suit is groundless and without merit, as we expect the courts to declare.

"We urge the people of Plymouth and Sioux counties to carefully study the three factual reasons which led the Iowa House of Representatives to seat Jim Spradling over Lyle Stephens in the contested District 2 election. "First: The absentee voting law for residents of health care facilities was not obeyed in Plymouth County in 1974. Chapter 53.17 of the Iowa Code of Laws was clearly violated. "Second: The 43 illegal ballots from health care facilities should have been thrown out by the absentee counting board in Plymouth County, just as the board threw out 27 absentee ballots in 1972 from the Democratic stronghold of Rcmsen on a technical violation. But instead, the counting board in 1974 mixed the illegal 43 ballots together with the 92 other absentee ballots.

Thus, all 135 ballots in the absentee precinct were ruined. "Third: Because of the illegal ballots within the precinct. Chapter 57 of the Iowa Code had to be observed. The Iowa House of Representatives correctly followed this law and (he past precedents by rejecting the entire absentee Jim Spradling the winner." Lyle Stephens Statement on Removal The action taken by the House of Representatives must be regarded as one of the most unscrupulous deeds by a majority party in the state's legislative history. It is an unfortunate incident for those who hold a high regard for the elective process in a democratic society.

Because of the rapid series of events in the past days, I have not determined if I will seek election to this seat again. I must admit that -I am disturbed about the validity of the election process after seeing last November's results overturned for political reasons. Local students graduate at Northwestern The Northwestern college 92nd baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies were held May 11 and 12 on the Northwestern college campus. One hundred and twenty-five graduated. Dr.

Lars I. Granberg, retiring president, gave the commencement address on "Responsible Stewardship" and received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. The following students from Orange City and Alton who graduated from Northwestern are: Julie Boonstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Boonstra, Cum Laude; Nicholas De Vries, son of Mr.

and Mrs. George De Vries, Summa Cum Laude, Leah Heemstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Heemstra; Roger Hop, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Hop; Cornelia Breugem Kennedy; Charles Kleinhesselink, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kleinhesselink; Nelva Van Wyk Kleinhesselink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyk; Stephanie Kroeze, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Ford; Steven Pals, son of Mrs. Clifford Pals, Cum Cathleen Remders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reinders; Douglas Ritsema, son of Dr.

and Mrs. Herb Ritsema, Magna Cum Laude; James Simmelink, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Simmelink; Thomas Smith, son of Rev. and Mrs.

John Smith, Cum Laude; Jerris Van Roekel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Roekel, Cum Laude; Melissa Van Roekel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Roekel; Douglas Van Steenwyk, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Willard Van Steenwyk, Cum Laude; Karen Vander Laan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vander Philip Vander Laan, son of Mr. and Legals NOTICE Pursuant to Section 49.11, Code of Iowa, to facilitate the use of voting machines and to simplify voter registraion, the boundaries of the voting precincts for the Floyd Valley Community School District located in O'Brien and Sioux Counties, Iowa, are hereby changed as set out below for the Regular School Election to be held Tuesday, September 9th, 1975, and for all future school elections for said Community School District: Area Voting Place City of Alton Floyd Valley Nassau (Area in nassau township located in Floyd Valley School District) City Hall Building Floyd Valley Holland (Area in Holland township Alton, Iowa located in Floyd Valley School District) City of Hospers Floyd Valley Capel (area in Capel township located in Floyd Valley School District) Floyd Valley Lynn (Area in Lynn township located in Floyd Valley School District) Fire Station Building Floyd Valley Floyd (area in Floyd township located in Floyd Valley School District) Hospers, Iowa Floyd Valley-Baker township in O'Brien County (area in O'Brien county located in Floyd Valley School District) City of Granville Fire Station Building Floyd Valley East Orange (area in East Orange township located in Floyd Valley school district) Granville, iowa Bertha Rexwinkel Commissioner of Elections Sioux County, Iowa Published in The Democrat, Wednesday, May 7, 14 and 21, 1975 BEFORE THE SHERIFF OF SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA 'N THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE BY THE CITY OF ALTON, SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT NOTICE OF THE CITY OF ALTON, IN SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ONE OR MORE WELLS TO PRODUCE WATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF ALTON, IOWA To: Elizabeth Wathier; Joseph Wathier; Mathias Wathier; Lena Henry Wathier; AnnaW.

Streff; Clara W. Bowers; Charles Wathier; Clara C. Bowers; Susan Bowers; James Bowers; Frank Bowers; George Bowers; William Bowers; John Bowers; Ida A. Wathier; Leo C. Wathier; George Wathier; John Wathier; Lucille Wathier; Jean Wathier; Mary Wathier Erickson; George Erickson, Clarence Erickson; Katherlne Erickson; Raymond H.

Erickson; LeRoyp. Erickson; John A. Erickson; Kenneth R. Erickson; Helen M. Erickson; record owners or apparent heirs of record owners known to be deceased; and Orville Pottebaum, person In Possession; and to all other persons, companies or corporations, having an interest in or owning any of the following described real estate: Lots 1 and 2 Block 15, North Alton, in the Incorporated City of ton, Iowa, except that part thereof described as beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, 94 North, Range 44 West; thence west 193.5 feet; thence south 00' west 65 3 feet; thence east 235.5 feet; thence north 50 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 0.07 acres more or 'ess, said exception being a fractional portion of Outlet 1, Block 15, Alton, Alton, Iowa You and each of you are hereby notified that the City of Alton, desires the condemnation of the real estate described above You and each of you are further notified that the appropriation of Sa id land is sought by condemnation proceedings for the purpose 01 constructing one or more wells for the production of water for "se by the City of Alton, and the residents thereof, in connection its present water works, all as provided by Chapter 397 ol the 973 Code of Iowa as amended.

You and each of you are further notified that a commission has appointed as provided by law for the purpose of appraising damages which will be caused by said condemnation. OU and each of you are further notified that said commissioners 1 1 meet at the office of the Sheriff of Sioux County, Orange City on the 25th day of June, 1975, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., and Proceed to view said premises and to appraise said damages at Wuch time you may appear before said commissioners if you care 10 do so. City of Alton, Iowa by 1st Edwin L. Mitchell Edwin L. Mitchell, City Attorney Box 320 Alton, Iowa 51003 712-756-4141 Mrs.

Harold Vander Laan; Robert Vander Maten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Vander Maten; Peter Visser; Jacqueline Woudstra De Groot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Woudstra; Barbara Heyman Alderink, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Heyman (Alton); Deborah De Graff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald De Graff (Alton), Cum Laude. Poppy days this week Thursday, May 22, will be Poppy Day in Orange City and citizens will be among some 20 million Americans paying tribute to the nation's war dead tomorrow by wearing a poppy presented to them by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Volunteer workers from the Auxiliary cooperating organizations will be located at strategic points throughout the city Friday and all funds collected go for the assistance of disabled veterans, and the children and widows of our war dead. Poppy, Poppy, full of glory Tell me, please, your own story. A man once saw me in a field And like me, he refused to yield. I bloomed amid the toil and strife He fought around me for his life. Returned he home, but not so Thus in a hospital did he dwell.

He thought of those who did not return For them and me, his heart did yearn. Twisting me proved a healing balm, As he took paper and wire between his palm, the Poppy, bloomed once more In remembrance of that great war. I help the man who fashions me Spiritual, physically, and financially. Poppy, Poppy, now I know Why it is, 1 love you so! By Gladys Brooks, Kitzingen, Germany American Legion Auxiliary Senior No. 11, Ralph T.

Anderson Unit No. 139, Mclntosh, South Dakota Honey, I've been hearing a lot about tax free savings accounts for retirement. Where would we go to find out about this? "People find out there's a lot of work involved in gardening," said Kevin Lammcrs. This 14-year-old plants seeds, buys flowers, and completely manages a 10 16 foot greenhouse Kevin and his greenhouse by Janine Salterberg Gardening is definitely a popular pastime. Kevin Lammers of Alton has almost made it his lie's only 14-years-old! Kevin has his own greenhouse where he "grew about everything, except what's blooming." Last summer Kevin began his project with a small 6 12 foot place, but he decided to expand.

His father helped him build a 10 16 foot house last fall and "we keep adding on with whatever we can find," Kevin said. "We don't want to get too big, so now we're in a predicament because I bought more seed than I thought." "Kevin has always been a flower lover," said his grandmother, Mrs. Lammers. He claimed that his grandmothers inspired him with all tneir tlowers! "I hope to make a profession of it someday if everything works out," Kevin said. Kevin's greenhouse includes vegetables and everything in the catalog," he said.

He has one book that gives him hints on tricky growing techniques. He gets customers from Alton, Orange City, and Newkirk. Last year a lady from southern Iowa even stopped by. "In two and a half weeks we've sold $100 worth," said Kevin. His mother watches for customers when he's at school, and Grandma Lammers helps people when no one else is around.

"Kevin is in here all the time," said Kevin's grandma. "Even late at night he has the lights on." He started the plants indoors last winter and moved them out to the coalstove-heated greenhouse in February. "Everything's late because there hasn't been enough sun," said Kevin. According to Kevin, some people don't think they can try growing flowers and vegetables from seed. "It's easier to buy the plants," he said.

He sells mostly cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and tomato plants. Grandma Lammers is proud of Kevin's business. She spoke of the time when Kevin got nine boxes more than what he paid for. He returned to the wholesaler where he now buys most of his plants, and paid what lie owed them. "Il pays to be honest," said Mrs.

Lamnmers. "Now they're awful nice to him." "You can see how he loves to plant," she added, glancing at some nearby potted plants. "He didn't want to dump that rhubarb so he planted it!" "It's fun if you like working with it," Kevin added, "but I could have never done anything without my mom and clad, cause that's where all the money came from!" Everyone's going back to the land What's happening to the land in Sioux county? According to employees of Coast to Coast, Handyman Hardware, and Den Hartog Lawn, Garden and Nursery Center, people are starling gardens who have never had them before. "People like to 'do-it- said Gerry Schreur of Coast to Coast, "and the high price of food inspires people to grow their own, too." Mrs. Paul Den Hartog added that the weather causes people to want to a garden: "They are anxious to get out and do things," she said, "especially after the long winter." Garden spots are being rented in the country and used by all sorts of people.

Young married couples are beginning to grow their own food and older folks are gardening for "something to do," according to a young lady at Handyman Hardware. "After working all clay, it's nice to get out and do something different," she continued. "You can have pride in it and feel like you've accomplished something. Even little kids like to have a place of (heir own." "We can't keep up with it this year!" said Mrs. Den Hartog.

"People love to have flowers as hobbies besides just vegetables. Lots of trees are being sold as replacements for elms, too." Realtor John Broek, who lets others use part of his unsold lots for gardens, said: "It's catching on. Next year I'll probably have to charge." He sees gardening as a great advantage for families. "On the farm you can find work I'or the youngsters, but in town you like them lo get some responsibility too. It's a good family project for two reasons," he continued.

"You can keep the kids busy (which is important) and you get cheaper food!" Mrs. Den Hartog's advice to new gardeners is to have protection around vegetable plants so they won't crack off in the hard wind. "It's not all roses," said Gerry Schreur. "There are lots of weeds, too. It's lots of work but the rewards are great!" "The ground is still a little cool," said Mrs.

Paul Den Hartog, "but it's time to gel jour garden out." Den Hartog Lawn, Garden and Nursery Center can hardly keep up with the gardeners this year. To the Alton Savings Bank, of course. Published in The Democrat, Wednesday. May 21 and 28, June 4 and Through the Alton Savings Bank Individual Retirement Savings Account, you can ucutally defer paying income tax on a portion of your earnings and on the interest we will add. Just call us at the Alton Savings Bank for information.

If you are a wage earner and are not already a participant in a retirement plan, you are eligible for the benefits of this Individual Retirement Savings Account. How much can you save each year? You may annual contribute up to $1500 or 15 per cent of your wages, whichever is less, and these contributions are fully tax deductible from your gross income. See Jack or Max for more information. We will be closed on May 26, Memorial Day tQUAl. HOUSING LENDER ir il 11 ALTON, IOWA 51003 PHONE 756-4125.