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End of the Hunt -- A northern goshawk catches a late season cottontail
Cottontail rabbits present
late season challenge
by Lowell Washburn
Here in the Heartland, the cot-
tontail rabbit is one of our most
important links in the natural food
chain. Prolific to a fault, cottontails
are the bane of summer gardeners,
preferred menu items for foxes, and
time honored fair game for young hu-
man hunters packing a pocket full of
ammo.
Although cottontail rabbits were
once a mainstay of Iowa small game
hunting, their popularity has waned as
more charismatic species such as deer,
wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer
have currently stolen the spotlight.
For me, cottontails have always been
an exciting quarry. I love the brushy
habitats they frequent, enjoy the pur-
suit, and especially cherish the nutri-
tious meal a successful hunt provides.
Although most ‘real sportsmen’ ignore
them these days, I still enjoy hunting
rabbits. During the final weeks of the
season, I do so on a near daily basis.
By the time we get to the end of
the season, the lowly cottontail will
have earned trophy status – at least in
my view. The dumb, lame, and lazy
ones are long gone. Any rabbits still
leaving tracks on the landscape are
highly educated, street smart survi-
vors; strictly cream of the crop. Once
their hiding spots have been detected,
dislodged cottontails know exactly
where they need to go and will gen-
erally make all the right moves while
getting there.
Most of my rabbit hunts are con-
ducted in the company of trained
northern goshawks. My role is to beat
and stomp the brush while the ‘gos
vigorously pursues any game I put to
rout. My oldest bird is a high spirited, and backstraps will be pan fried in
lightning fast eight season veteran that butter -- golden brown. As always, it
has chased everything from snowshoe
hare to wild turkey, and just about ev-
erything in between. Confident and
aggressive, you don’t want this bird on
your tail. Once he manages to get a
foot on fur or feather, that animal is
destined for the oven.
My second hawk is a big young-
of-the-year female that was trapped in
Prepare artificial nesting
structures for spring
by Josh Brandt
Wildlife Area Manager
County Conservation Board
To improve nesting success for
some of our avian friends such as
wood ducks and bluebirds, the Cerro
Gordo County Conservation Board
(CGCCB) has installed artificial nest-
ing structures in county wildlife areas, typical hen wood duck will lay 10 or
parks, and roadside prairies. If you
have some of these structures on your
property and have not yet prepared
for this Spring’s nesting season, now is the significant local impact we can
definitely the time!
During the last few months
CGCCB staff has been preparing for
the arrival of breeding wood ducks
and bluebirds by cleaning out and
preparing their nesting boxes. Wood
ducks are cavity nesters that prefer to
build their nests in hollowed out trees
near water. They will however, readily
use artificial boxes constructed from
wood, metal, or plastic. well. Else Taylor, Clerk
Wood ducks arrive in Southern
Iowa as soon as late February, and will
most likely make their way to North
Iowa by early to mid March in search
of a place to nest. In preparation for
their arrival, nesting material from the tunities for successful reproduction. IN THE ESTATE OF
previous season is cleaned out, along
with egg fragments and other debris,
and the bottom of the nesting box
is refilled with fresh wood shavings. Construction plans are available for
Wood ducks will rarely bring new
nesting material to the box, so add-
ing the wood shavings is a critical step Center.
to promote successful usage of the
structure. This is a good time to in-
late October just this side of the On-
tario border. And although she is also
an extremely capable hunter, she is
still somewhat undecided as to wheth-
er she wants to retain my services as a
full time hunting partner. She’s given
me a couple of pretty good scares and
at this point, I’m just happy to get her
back at the end of each hunt.
Rabbits and rabbit chasing hawks
have been coexisting in the same habi-
tats for countless generations. It’s an
uneasy relationship where predator
and prey are evenly matched; a time
tested formula where each encounter
becomes a high speed, high stakes
game of survival.
Human hunters do well to see
a quarter of the rabbits they actu-
ally move. With superior vision and
heightened natural instincts, hawks
fare much better. But even for expe-
rienced raptors, speeding rabbits pres-
ent difficult targets – especially within
the dense tangle of heavy cover. The
fact that you’ve found rabbits doesn’t
necessarily mean you’ll be putting any
in the skillet. Even for veteran rab-
bit hawks, getting ahold of late winter
cottontails can present a challenge.
Many of the rabbits we chase get
away and we wish them well. Those
that are brought to bag are appreci-
ated for the trophies they are. With-
out exception, the conclusion of a suc-
cessful hunt is an event to celebrate;
a moment to savor. Mission fully ac-
complished; the hawk lays first claim
to the prize. I sit nearby as the raptor
enjoys his portion of the kill – raw,
steaming and bloody. Once the hawk
has fed, I put my share in the game
bag. Later that evening, the back legs
has been impossible to tell which of
us enjoys chasing or eating rabbits the
most.
Enjoy more wildlife tales online at
Washburn’s Outdoor Journal at iawild-
life.org/blog
spect the box for damages, make any
needed repairs, clear access by trim-
ming any obstructing tree limbs, and
minimize access points for predators.
The Conservation Board has in-
stalled and regularly monitors over
180 wood duck boxes on 20 areas. Item # 8 – Old Business - none
During an average nesting season ap-
proximately ½ of the nesting struc-
tures are utilized by wood ducks. A
more eggs in a clutch, and will regu-
larly produce two broods per year, so
a little simple math can demonstrate
have on the wood duck population.
The Eastern Bluebird is another
species that will often nest in man-
made structures. Bluebird boxes are
typically constructed from wood
(mostly cedar) and installed in native
or restored prairies and grasslands.
Many CGCCB areas and roadsides
are home to these nesting structures
and must be monitored annually as
If you have a natural area on your
property that can support breeding
populations of wood ducks or blue-
birds, consider adding a nesting struc-
ture to give them additional oppor-
There are numerous products that are
commercially available for purchase,
or you can construct your own boxes. Probate No. ESPR029931
both wood duck and bluebird boxes
online or at the Lime Creek Nature
March 2, 2016 • Page 13
Ventura City Legals Clear Lake School Board
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
VENTURA, IOWA Special Session Minutes
February 25, 2016
Item # 1 – Call Meeting to order/roll call Present – President: Bergvig; Directors; Brady; Tesar; Secretary Leerar and Superin-
A regular meeting of the City Council of Ventura, Iowa was held on February 22, tendent Micich.
2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Lynn Benson. The Moved by Brady, seconded by Tesar to approve the February 25, 2016 Agenda. All
meeting was held at Ventura City Hall. The following Council Members were present: ayes. Motion carried.
Darwin Avery, Mike Thackery, Brian Vaage, John Quintus and Kristie Meints. Also
present were: City Administrator Else Taylor, Public Works Director Bill Bredlow, At- The Clear Lake Board of Education presented their opening proposal as part of the
torney Michael Moeller and Chief Pete Roth with the Clear Lake Police Department. Collective Bargaining process to the Clear Lake Education Association Leadership.
Absent: none.
Item # 2 - Consent Agenda President Bergvig declared the work session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Meints/Avery to approve the consent agenda for February 22, 2016. ____________________ ________________________
Passed unanimously. Chyrl Bergvig, President Lorna Leerar, Board Secretary
a. Agenda February 22, 2016
b. Regular Minutes February 8, 2016 CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
c. Claims Register February 22, 2016 Special Session Minutes
d. Treasurer’s Report January 2016 February 29, 2016
Disbursements
24314 Bredlow, William Payroll 2/10/2016 1261.11
1313.84
24315 Taylor, Else Payroll 2/10/2016 3955.84
100.00
24316 Alliant Energy Utilities 514.84
1425.64
24317 City of Clear Lake Ambulance – Jan. 2016 Present – President: Bergvig; Directors; Brady; Kuhlers; Moeller and Tesar.
77.50
24318 Hancock County Cooperative Fuel, Public Works & Fire Dept. 534.65
149.72
24319 Harrison Truck Centers Service 2000 Freightliner Fire Truck 268.00 Moved by Tesar, seconded by Kuhlers to approve the February 29, 2016 Agenda. All
427.49 ayes. Motion carried.
24320 Hygienic Laboratory Water testing – lab fees 685.48
2889.12
24321 Jim Hunt Electric Repair emergency lights P.O./Lib. $13,602.88
24322 John Quintus Reimb. – Comm. Center coffee pot 18360.59 Moved by Kuhlers, seconded by Moeller that we hold a closed session to Evaluate
6448.16 the Professional Competency of an Individual, in Section 21.5 (1)(i) of the Code. All
24323 Postmaster General Postage for water billing end Feb. 9996.33 ayes. Motion carried.
695.00
24324 Quill Corporation Printer – replace city hall printer 487.33
6841.65
24325 Sioux City Foundry Co. Curb guards for snow plow 3180.56
$46,009.62
24326 Wellmark Bluecross Health insurance March 2016 Moved by Brady, seconded by Moeller to go into open session. All ayes. Motion
24714.44 carried.
Total Claims 3595.72
January 2016 Receipts 0.00
0.00
0.00 Moved by Kuhlers, seconded by Tesar to approve the dates for Superintendent
0.00 interviews for March 3, 2016, March 7, 2016, March 9, 2016 and March 10, 2016. All
General Fund 5032.27 ayes. Motion carried.
3868.89
Road Use Fund $37,211.32
Local Option Tax Fund
Special Assessments President Bergvig declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Debt Service
Water Fund ____________________ ________________________
Chyrl Bergvig, President Lorna Leerar, Board Secretary
Sewer Fund
Total Receipts
County Legals
January 2016 Claim Totals by Fund
General Fund
Road Use Fund PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f) $5.00 on Parcel 09-28-100-005-00
February 9, 2016 g) $244.00 on Parcel 09-28-100-008-00
Local Option Tax Fund Unapproved h) $198.00 on Parcel 09-28-100-010-00
i) $265.00 on Parcel 09-28-200-001-00
Special Assessments j) $258.00 on Parcel 09-28-200-002-00
k) $459.00 on Parcel 09-28-200-003-00
Debt Service l) $438.00 on Parcel 09-28-200-004-00
m) $77.00 on Parcel 09-28-300-005-00
Capital Projects Fund The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, n) $507.00 on Parcel 09-28-400-002-00
met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Pres- o) $284.00 on Parcel 09-28-400-005-00
Water Fund ent: Chairman Casey Callanan, Supervisor Jay Urdahl, p) $118.00 on Parcel 09-28-400-007-00
Supervisor Phil Dougherty and various members of the q) $349.00 on Parcel 09-34-100-001-00
Sewer Fund public. r) $133.00 on Parcel 09-34-100-002-00
s) $138.00 on Parcel 09-34-100-003-00
Total Claims t) $98.00 on Parcel 09-34-100-004-00
u) $55.00 on Parcel 09-34-200-001-00
Item # 3 - Police Report - Chief Roth reported the following calls from 2/08/16 – Callanan convened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Urdahl Abate Drainage Assessment 831H Lateral 1-L Totaling
2/21/2016: made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to approve $1,437.00 for US Fish & Wildlife as Follows:
Traffic Contacts (8), Assault (1), Fraud (1), Welfare Check (1), Collision (1), Suspicion the January 25, 2016, January 26, 2016, January a) $41.00 on Parcel 09-22-200-004-00
(2), Fire (3), Assist to Other Agency (2), Weather (1), Family Offense (1). 29, 2016, and February 2, 2016 regular and special b) $19.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-001-00
session minutes and today’s agenda. Motion passed c) $33.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-002-00
Chief Roth reported on a 911 Service Board meeting held on February 18, 2016. unanimously. d) $65.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-004-00
Funding of improvements to the County Dispatch Console System and GIS Map e) $61.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-005-00
Update Services were approved by the Service Board. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to f) $92.00 on Parcel 09-23-300-001-00
g) $80.00 on Parcel 09-23-300-002-00
Chief Roth informed the Council of various personnel changes to the department. adopt Resolution 2016-22, Whereas, the following payroll h) $241.00 on Parcel 09-23-300-003-00
Chief Roth reported that the department is presently updating their Information i) $94.00 on Parcel 09-23-300-004-00
Technology (IT) System. change requests were submitted to the Board of Supervi- j) $5.00 on Parcel 09-23-400-005-00
k) $19.00 on Parcel 09-23-400-007-00
sors for review; and Whereas, the Board of Supervisors l) $176.00 on Parcel 09-26-300-001-00
m) $75.00 on Parcel 09-26-300-003-00
Item # 4 – Debbie Paschal & Tamara Domonoske – Dog Park Proposal of Cerro Gordo County, has reviewed and considered the n) $103.00 on Parcel 09-34-200-001-00
o) $42.00 on Parcel 09-34-200-002-00
Deb Paschal outlined the proposed dog park concept to the Council, for an area change requests as follows: p) $118.00 on Parcel 09-34-200-003-00
q) $173.00 on Parcel 09-34-200-004-00
Department Name
Urdahl made a motion, with Callanan seconding, to
north of West Lake Park owned by Five Star Cooperative. Ms. Paschal and Ms. Pay Change Effective Date approve reports from the Zoning Director and the
Environmental Health Service Manager concerning
Domonoske are requesting an approval to proceed from the Council, before they Attorney Samantha Schutter Manure Management Plans filed by Christiansen Family
Farms (Site F-42) #59542 and forward them to the DNR.
pursue securing the land through a possible easement or lease from Five Star Coop- $15.15/hourly 02/22/2016 Motion passed.
erative. Recorder Sandy Marsh Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to
adjourn at 10:10 a.m. Motion passed.
The other items addressed included maintenance/mowing, signage, liability, insur- $18.00/hourly 02/03/2016
ance cost, risk exposure, unattended dogs and waste patrol. Sheriff James Monroe
Motion by Quintus and seconded by Thackery, approving Deb Paschal & Tammy $17.35/hourly 2/11/2016
Sheriff Mark Tiedemann
Domonoske to proceed forward with plans for a new dog park north of West Lake $17.35/hourly 02/05/2016
Park. The roll call vote resulted as follows: Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Supervi-
Ayes Avery, Thackery Quintus and Meints sors of Cerro Gordo County does hereby approve the
Nays Vaage requests as shown above and directs the Auditor to make
Motion carried. the necessary adjustments to the payroll. Motion passed
Item # 5 – Resolution 16-04, Public Hearing FY16-17 Budget unanimously.
a. Mayor Benson opened the hearing for comments from the public. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to
approve the claims. Motion passed unanimously.
No written or verbal comments were presented.
b. Motion by Avery and seconded by Thackery to close the public hearing. Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to
approve the Clerk of Court and Sheriff’s monthly report of
Passed unanimously. fees. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Council discussion.
d. RESOLUTION 16-04 was introduced by Vaage, to adopt the FY16-17
Budget as published in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter on February 10, 2016, sec- Urdahl made a motion, with Dougherty seconding, to The audio tape of the meeting and various tabulations,
abate Drainage Assessment 831 Main Open Totaling reports, correspondence, and other documents that were
onded by Avery. Roll call vote resulted as follows: $393.00 for US Fish & Wildlife as follows: presented are placed on file with the County Auditor’s
a) $56.00 on Parcel 13-16-400-001-00 office.
Ayes Avery, Thackery, Quintus, Vaage & Meints b) $18.00 on Parcel 13-16-400-002-00
c) $196.00 on Parcel 13-16-400-003-00 ___________________________________________
Nays None d) $118.00 on Parcel 13-16-400-004-00 Chairman Casey Callanan
e) $5.00 on Parcel 13-16-400-002-00 Board of Supervisors
Whereupon the Mayor declared RESOLUTION 16-04 duly adopted. Abate Drainage Assessment 831B Lateral 1 Upper Tile
Totaling $4,243.00 for US Fish & Wildlife as Follows: ATTEST:
Item # 6 – Curbside Yard Waste Pick-up a) $77.00 on Parcel 09-22-200-004-00
b) $238.00 on Parcel 09-22-300-004-00 _____________________________________________
David Deinhart, Absolute Waste Removal, addressed the Council with options c) $186.00 on Parcel 09-22-300-006-00 Ken W. Kline
d) $43.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-001-00 County Auditor
available to incorporate yard waste pick up to the collection process. Mr. Deinhart e) $73.00 on Parcel 09-22-400-004-00
detailed the various options and cost associated with the added service. No action
taken on this item.
Item # 7 – Public Works Report – none
Council Member Vaage mentioned that the LED stop sign at Main/Lake needs to
be adjusted.
Council Member Vaage mentioned a dip in the road on Balsam Ave within the city
limits.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other
February 9, 2016 documents that were presented at today’s meeting are
Item # 9 – New Business Unapproved placed on file with the supplemental minutes.
City Administrator Else Taylor informed the Council that the City Hall main com- The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, _________________________________
met in special session pursuant to adjournment. Pres- Chairman Casey Callanan
puter needed to be replaced. ent: Chairman Casey Callanan, Supervisor Jay Urdahl Board of Supervisors
and Supervisor Phil Dougherty and various members of
Item # 10 – Public Forum - none the public. ATTEST:
Item # 11 - Adjournment The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Repre- __________________________________
sentative Payee Assistant for Veteran Affair’s/General Kenneth W. Kline
Motion by Quintus/Thackery to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Assistance Department. County Auditor
_________________________________
Lynn Benson, Mayor
Attest:_________________________________
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