June 15, 2016

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 126 NO. 24

Plan ahead for the 4th of July

events around Gowrie!

Preparations are underway for the annual Independence Day celebration in Gowrie. Some events request pre-registration to help with planning and ordering t-shirts and some events just require planning ahead.
There are so many people involved in making the Independence Day Celebration a success and an annual event
that everyone looks forward to. Businesses, organizations, families and more make this hometown celebration
second to none. There are events all over town even
preplanned family gatherings for those lucky enough to
live in Gowrie and host it! Several class reunions are being planned as well.

Everyone loves a parade and the Gowrie parade
is fantastic! It will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July
4th. No registration is needed. Just show up the day of the
parade. But start working now to create your float! To encourage even more floats and entries there are cash prizes
that total $850.00!! All businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to put an entry in the parade.

It is a great promotional opportunity with no entry fee. The Go In Gowrie traveling trophy is awarded
to the best Gowrie entry and is currently displayed at Security Savings Bank. $100 cash prizes will be awarded
for the following categories: best red white and blue, most
creative, best blast from the past, best musical entry, most
entertaining, most unique and best NEW float. $150 will
be awarded to the best patriotic float.

For your float to be considered for judging all
entries should begin lining up the morning of the parade between 7:00 and 9:00 am in front of Zion Lutheran
Church. Any questions about the parade can be directed
to the parade coordinator, Gayle

Redman, at 515-352-3150.

G3G is sponsoring the Firecracker 40 mile bicycle ride through Farnhamville, the elementary school,
Slifer, Callender, Moorland and Gowrie. This event will
be held on Saturday July 2nd with a group start at 9:00
am rain or shine. The ride will start and end at Marvs
Market Street Grill and Bar. Pre-registration is recommended prior to June 25th and includes dinner and a tshirt. Questions about the Firecracker 40 can be directed
to G3G member Doug Johnson at 544-3756.

The sixth annual freedom 5K Run/Walk (3.1

4th of July events continued on page 9...

Gowrie swimming
pool is now open;
leaks are still problem
City, firm negotiating. . .

The Gowrie swimming pool is now open for the

summer and everyone can enjoy the pool once again.

It was discovered that there is a leak in the surge
tank and this was causing problems according to information disclosed at the GDC meeting Friday noon. This
tank is operating much better now although there is still
some leaking.

Last year it was thought that leaks were occurring at the deep end of the pool but this was not the case.

The construction firm is negotiating with the
City of Gowrie on this situation. There have been problems with the pool since it was constructed a few years
ago.

G3G gives donation...

Thanks to the Gowrie Growth Group (G3G) for
their donation to the Independence Day Parade! Doug
Johnson, Gowrie Growth Group, presents a check to Marcie Boerner, Gowrie Development Commission. Between
the two groups there are cash prizes totaling $850 for floats
in 8 different categories for the parade. Start working on
YOUR entry and join us for the parade!!

Primary Election Results

Name
Party
WON King, Steve
GOP

Bertrand, Rick GOP

Votes Vote %
28,858
65%
15,714
35%

WON

Votes Vote %
46,101
48%
37,682
39%
6,539
7%
6,460
7%

Name
Party
Judge, Patty Dem
Hogg, Rob
Dem
Fiegen, Thomas Dem
Krause, Bob Dem

Bret Steck played golf with Dad, liked

being a father, devoted his life to God
Gowrie man remembered one year after tragic accident. . .

By Jill Viles
The Steck house has always been a favorite hangout for friends of the late
Bret Steck. Mark Steck,
Brets father, is fondly referred to as Papa Bear.
There is no such thing
as friends of Bret, explains Mark Steck. To
us, everyone is family.
Its words like these that
remind those of Harcourt
and surrounding communities just how much Bret
Steck is truly missed in the
year since his unexpected and
tragic passing.
Brets friends continue to
be there for Brets family and write
beautiful tributes about Bret on Facebook posts. Two of his best friends are
Joe and Jack Doolittle who used to participate in open gym on Sunday nights with him.
Bret loved to play sports, says his
father, Mark. Honestly, I dont think Bret had a

single enemy, ever.

A couple of months before his sudden passing, Bret
discussed his salvation with his father. Hed grown up
going to Bible Camp at Twin Lakes and Hidden Acres.
He told his father hed given his life to the Lord. His
father, Mark, had assured him this was such an important
step as you never know what will happen in life.

After Brets passing, Mark Steck explained that he
believes everything happens for a reason. He hopes
that if even one person devotes their life to the Lord in the
wake of this tragedy, then that is what is most important.
Bret is also remembered for spending time
with his two young sons, Carter, Buddy as his father
called him and Gabe, who Bret called Boo Boo. Bret
was blessed with family who loved to do things with him.
Don Watts, his brother-in-law, loved to golf with Bret.

At one time, Don worked as Brets boss at the coop.
Amy, his sister-in-law, also worked at the coop with him.
Often, the joke of the day at the office was Bret would
come in smelling like spoiled beans, and Amy would tell
Bret to stop at the door, and she would give him what he
needed, and that was usually a can of pop or a sucker.
The family fondly recalls Bret celebrating the
Fourth of July in Gowrie with his family. Bret would
recall his last Fourth as an event to remember. As the

Bret steck continued on page 12...

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Farnhamvilles Old
Settlers Day

Saturday, August 13...

Farnhamville will be having Old Settlers Day on
August 13, 2016. Plans are underway for a full day of fun
and fellowship.

There will be a parade and lunch in the park.
Many activities are scheduled throughout the day for
young and old. This day will conclude with a free ice
cream social. Watch for more updates in the weeks ahead.

Farnhamville garage sale days are Friday, June
24 after 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m.

The first yard of the month has been named and
is the Larry Taylor residence at 510 Summit Ave.

Paton Library presents the Hanson Family

at reading program June 20
At 10:00 a.m. . . .

Wednesday, June 15
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 16
Gowrie Fire Dept., 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.
Monday, June 20
Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at the
community center.
Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the
community center.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, June 21
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.

The William Paton Public Library is excited to
present the Hanson Family from Kanawha, Iowa, to per-

To have the date and time of your organizations

meeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net

form their 2016 Summer Reading Program show on June

20 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free show!

Mark Hanson, a two-time Guinness World
Record holder for speed juggling, his national unicycle
champion daughter, Christa, and the rest of the Hanson
Family are bringing their talents to the William Paton
Public Library (program will be held next door at the fire
station) to share their Recycled Fun library program.

Bring your kids to hear inspiring stories and
watch the Hanson family perform juggling and unicycle
tricks that they have showcased on two occasions for the
world famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. Discover how to improve yourself through reading and improve the world with unusually fun recycling ideas.

The Hanson family is touring libraries in Iowa,
Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota this
summer adding a gravity defying touch to over 100 library summer reading programs.

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daughter, Christa, and the rest of the Hanson Family are
bringing their talents to the William Paton Public Library.

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Rebecca Nellis, PV grad Awarded

4-H Foundation Scholarship

Nellis received $1,000 from the Wolken 4-H Scholarship . . .

Rebecca Nellis, a PV graduate, was awarded the
$1,000 Wolken 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H
Foundation at the recognition event Sunday, June 5 in
Ames.

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced the recipients of over 70 Iowa 4-H college scholarships valued
at almost $70,000. Recipients accepted their awards at the
Foundations Scholarship Reception held in the Scheman
Building at Iowa State University. Over 500 applications
were submitted and scholarships were awarded to recipients from 33 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide
variety of 4-H experiences.

Nellis is a junior at Iowa State University double
majoring in Food Science and Agriculture and Society.
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Through Collegiate 4-H, Nellis hosted a hunger
banquet at the regional conference to teach others about
world hunger. She is on the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences Council as well as a member of the Swing
Dancing Club.

Growing up with 4-H gave her life skills she still
uses today.

The work ethic I developed in 4-H has helped
me immensely. Being involved in college activities, I noticed my 4-H experience played a big role in the clubs I
chose and how quickly I was able to get involved, Nellis
said. Because of my 4-H experience, I do not limit myself.

Every year we are in awe of the ways these
young people make their communities a better place,
said Albert Grunenwald, Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director. We are thankful to have donors who want
to acknowledge the students hard work and invest in
4-Hers who will continue to change the world regardless
of where they go to school or what they study.

The Wolken 4-H Scholarship is provided by Dr.
Stephen and Sue Wolken to any college undergraduate,
attending any Iowa four-year college or university pursuing any field of study. The applicant must have been a
member of State 4H Council.

Happy 70th Anniversary

Earlene and Floyd Wilson of Farnhamville
celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on June 14.
Cards may be sent to: PO Box 295, Farnhamville, IA
50538. Their family includes Gwen and Rex, Roger and
Rochelle, Gary and Nancy, and Renee. They have five
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The couple
were married on June 14, 1946 at the Humboldt Methodist Church.

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Gowrie Ambulance
shirts is now available
Shirts $15. . .

The T-shirts are in! The ambulance is doing a
fundraiser. We know we have lots of support and now
you can have a t-shirt that shows you support our crew.
Shirts are $15, ranging from sizes small to X-large. Shirts
can be purchased at Farm & Town Insurance, Kesho Publications, and Hometown Tax. Thanks for your continued
support.

51 Years Ago...

Mr. and Mrs. James Patton and Scott were
Sunday evening visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Davis near Livermore.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wagner and family of Des
Moines spent the Memorial Day weekend at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. McCuskey.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dettman, Ricky and Terry,
of Sac City were here Sunday, and with Mrs. Christine
Carlson and Mrs. Vernie Johnson were visitors in the
Vern Eklund home.

Mr. and Mrs. Mason Ramey returned to their
home in Kansas City, Mo. Monday after visiting here
since bringing her mother, Mrs. Mabel Powell, back from
Kansas City on Friday.

Dick Rasmussen and his mother, Mrs. Lillie
Rasmussen of Des Moines, were visitors here Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Renquist of Des Moines
were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fricke here Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bake Bales, Brian and Janet,
spent the weekend here in the B. G. Bales home.

E. R. Sellstrom of Rockwell City attended the
Memorial Day program Monday and was a visitor in the
L. W. Lundell home

Miss Iona Connett and her nephew, Drexel
Smith of Des Moines were visitors here Sunday.

41 Years Ago...

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olson attended funeral services for Mrs. Olsons mother, Mrs. Ewald Meusborn in
Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.

Mr. and Orin Temple of Jewell, representing
the Gideons, was the guest speaker at the United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 15.

Mrs. Gertrude Danielson and Stanton were recent visitors in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Danielson in Kansas City. They made the acquaintance of Mrs.
Danielsons grandson, Christopher, son of Dr. and Mrs.

Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director of the
Iowa 4-H Foundation, and Rebecca Nellis pose after Nellis
is name the recipient of the $1,000 Wolken 4-H Scholarship
at the June 5 recognition event.

Danielson.

Ron Nelson, Who is employed in the Funeral
Home in Sac City, was a recent visitor in the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson.

Jerry Walgren of Lake Isabella, Calif. spent
two weeks in the homes of his sister, Mrs. Gwen Gustafson. He also visited his mother, Mrs. Bertha Walgren
at Friendship Haven. Mrs. Walgren visited in the Gustafson home for 4 days. Mr. Walgren was guest in the
Enos Wilson and Ruth Wilson homes in Gowrie.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Peterson of Otho were
the honored guests at a dinner at Beaver Steak House
on Wednesday evening, June 18 in observance of their
25th wedding anniversary. Those who shared in the event
were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Castenson and Mr. and Mrs.
Daryl Green of Harcourt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sandeen
of Paton, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nordstrom and Mr. and
Mrs. George Kullberg of Gowrie. After dinner, they were
guest in the Howard Sandeen Home.

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Wednesday, June 15 - Swiss Style Gr. Beef, Baked Potato, Triple Salad,
Blushing Pears.
Thursday, June 16 - Golden Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Harvard
Beets, Sunshine Salad, WW Roll
Friday, June 17 - BBQ Pork on WW Bun, California Blend, Potato Salad,
Peaches
Monday, June 20 - Crunchy Baked Fish, Parsleyed Potatoes, Creamed Peas,
Fruit Cup, Yogurt Dip
Tuesday, June 21- Pork Loin Chop, Potatoes/Gravy, Squash, WW Roll Apple
Crisp
Wednesday, June 22 - Ham & Pineapple, Baked Potato, Carrots, Hawiian
Dessert

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Despite the hot temps the Jaguars come up with

win against Woodward, MNW and Humbolt
June 4, Ogden 1-3 L (5-3)

A new entry into the schedule this year was the
Roland Story Tournament. The beautiful field was the
site for the first game between the Ogden Bulldogs and
the Jaguars. Again it was a tale of making the plays as
Ogden scored all three runs off a misplayed flyball which
came at a perfect time for the bulldogs as they had bases
loaded at the time. The hit scored three runs which was
enough in the end for a final score of 1 to 3.

The Jaguars had a couple of chances to score
more runs they just couldnt get that timely hit to score
any runners. The Jaguars made some great plays, mainly
getting out of a jam with bases loaded and no outs in the
fifth inning.

On the flip side the Jaguars some misjudgments
and misplays on hits and on the base paths. Myles Davis
took the mound and kept the bulldogs off the scoreboard
until the fourth inning where one hit scored all their runs.
Ryan Gustafson came in and did a great job of relieving
Myles. Ryan pitched two innings giving up no hits and
pitching us out of the bases loaded no outs situation in the
fifth.

The Jaguars out hit the bulldogs three to five
while again no Jaguar had a multiple hit day. Ryan Gustafson and Cade King were 1 for 2, with Cade King collecting two stolen bases. Cam Anderson and Sam Berglund were both 1 for 3 while Dakota Jaeschke collected
the other Jaguar hit on the day.
Woodward Academy 13-3 W (6-3)

After a tough loss to Ogden the Jaguars got
back on track as they handled Woodward Academy with
a 13 to 3 rout in the fifth inning. Leading the Jaguars was
Myles Davis going 3 for 3 which included a double and a
home run. On the game Myles had 2 RBIs and crossing
the plate himself once.

Freshmen Jackson Housken had a good game
at the plate going 2 for 3 while collecting his first two
hits of his young varsity career. Senior Cameron Anderson also went 2 for 3 not to be outdone by the freshmen.
Rounding out the hits on the game were Nolan Brand and
Dakota Jaeschke each having a hit, Dakota had also had
an insane five stolen bases on the game while the Jaguars

really were running wth a total 13 stolen bases on the

game.

The Jaguars used a trio of Junior pitchers including starter Nolan Brand, Dakota Jaeschke, and finishing
the game Sam Berglund. All three controlled the bats for
Woodward and together finished with a 4.20 ERA.
June 3, Manson NW Webster W 8-3 (5-2(1-1)

The Jaguars hosted Manson NW Webster Friday night in Dayton for their first conference game of the
young season. The game which was varsity first due to
impending bad weather didnt start the way the Jaguars
would have wanted as the Cougars put 3 runs across in
the first inning which started to make coaches, fans a little
nervous.

Nolan Johnson started on the mound for the
Jaguars and threw well considering a small zone which
didnt include the low strike in it. After a shaky first inning, Nolan settled into the zone and threw four more innings not allowing two hits and no runs. Myles Davis
came in to finish off the last two innings for the Jaguars
to seal the win.

Offensively the Jaguars all spread out their hits
with no Jaguar collecting more than one hit each. Dakota
Jaeschke, Nolan Brand, Sam Berglund, Nolan Johnson,
Mitchell Reck, and Cameron Anderson were the Jaguars
collecting hits with Nolan Driving in 3 runners while
Mitchell plated two runners. It was a tale of two innings
as the cougars did all their scoring in the first inning,
while the Jaguars scored their 8 in the second inning.

First pitch honoree on the night was Southeast
valley Graduate Josh Gibbons. Josh has been very active in almost all music events during his time at Southeast Valley. He also sang at all home varsity basketball
games. He also sang a beautiful rendition for the ballgame. Congrats Josh!

was also a big one as both teams look to be on the top half
of the conference this season.

The Rebels sent out their ace Mac Prior while
the Jaguars sent their ace Senior Cam Anderson to take
the mound. Sadly at the end of the night it was the Rebels who were celebrating their first conference win but in
this case the Jaguars didnt do enough for themselves to
win but more for the other team committing 4 errors on
the night and allowing all five runs to be unearned runs.
It was a tough game to lose and even tougher considering
they win if they played better defensively.

Came threw a great ball game and was replaced
later in the game with Nolan Brand who also threw admirably; it was just not enough in the end from a team
standpoint.

The Jags actually had opportunities to strike
more points on the scoreboard but couldnt get that big hit
to crack it open. The lone to hits on the night for the Jags
were off the bat of Cade King and Nolan Brand whose
both hits were doubles.

June 2, Humboldt 6-3 W (4-2)

Coming off a tough loss and long road trip the
Jaguars were hoping to be ready to go against always
good Humboldt Wildcats, a team which has had the Jaguars number the last few years. That was not the case on

Tractor Ride - July 1st - 8:30 a.m.

Depart from Laurel Park at 9:00 am.
sponsored by Great Plains (Southeast Valley) FFA Chapter.
Carnival in City Park - July 1st - 4th, evenings
Sponsored by American Legion - Peterson Post 431
advance tickets will be at local businesses
Firecracker 40 Bike Ride - July 2nd - 8:00 a.m.
Starting at Marvs Market Street Bar & Grill - sponsored by G3G
Freedom 5k Run/Walk at football field sponsored by G3G July 4th Registration 6:30-7:15 am.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - July 4th - 10:00 a.m.
cash prizes for floats totaling $850!
Gowrie Fire Department will be hosting Waterfights at Laurel Park.
July 4th - 2:00 p.m. Pre-register.
Come cheer on your favorite local celebrity or business!
Cow Pie Bingo Contact Xi Eta Sigma Sorority
members in advance for tickets. $10 donation per ticket.
North of Skating Rink July 4th - 1:00 p.m.

AND MANY MORE FUN ACTIVITIES...

Visit www.gowrie.org online for a full list of events
and links to registration forms!

this night however as the

Jaguars finally came away
with a win with a 6 to 3 final score.

The Jaguars started things with their bats
collecting 7 hits throughout
the night. Leaders for the
Jags were Myles Davis going 2 for 2 which included
a double and finishing with
2 RBIs. Nolan Johnson
was not to be outdone also
going 2 for 2 and stealing 2
bases as well. Cade King,
Sam Berglund and Nolan
Brand were other Jaguars
collecting a hit each. Nolan Brands hit coming off
a huge smash that cleared
the fence to give him his
first varsity home run and
the first on the year for the
Jaguars.

Defensively
it
was good to see the Jaguars defense step up after
the night before and have a
solid game. Pitcher Cade
King did a great job pitching on the night, going the
complete game scattering
four hits on 3 runs while
allowing 4 walks. This
was a win we needed dearly, with Cade throwing an
excellent game. It was
nice to finally beat Humboldt for once, said Coach
Anderson .
June 1, Sioux Central /L
1-5 (3-2 (0-1 Conference)

Coming out of the
Memorial Day weekend
the Jaguars first challenge
of the week was visiting far off Peterson, IA to
match up against the Sioux
Central Rebels. This game

Myles Davis took the mound and kept the Bulldogs
off the scoreboard until the fourth inning. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

60th Anniversary

Ronald and Marlene (Tasler) Black will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 23. They
were united in marriage on June 23, 1956 at St. Josephs
Catholic Church in Lohrville, Iowa.

They were blessed with four children: Brenda
(Pat) Junginger, Bettendorf; Brent (Sharon) Black,
Nevada; Kevin (Kelly) Black, Gowrie; Danny (19631983). They have nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.

Ron and Marlene farmed for many years near
Rinard, Iowa until retiring to Ames. They enjoy living in
Cyclone Country.

The celebration of their 60th anniversary will
include a dinner with their children. Cards may be sent
to: 5315 Tabor Drive, Ames, IA 50014.

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B Y

A crazy quilt of tales . . .

My recent trek to St. Charles, the area of my origin, brought back a number of memories. Some of them
I actually remember and some were from remembrances
or conversations of my parents and relatives. I mentioned
previously that the last house we lived in prior to relocating in Boone County is now gone as are the ones to the
east of it. I have some memories of the neighborhood.
There was a two story house to the east of ours and it was
occupied by the school Superintendent, his wife and teen

Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of June 15th to June 22nd

Wednesday, June 15
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB @ Pocahontas
1:30 a.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Greene County
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - East Sac County
@ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - East Sac County
@ Southeast Valley
Thursday, June 16
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. West Bend Mallard
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Softball GAME - Algona @
Southeast Valley
Friday, June 17
G V Softball HUMBOLDT TRIANGULAR
1:30 p.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Boone @
Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Storm Lake St. Marys
5:00 p.m. Humboldt Varsity Triangular 5:00 PM
Lisbon; 6:30 PM Humboldt
Saturday, June 18
10:00 a.m. JH Band @ Lehigh River Days Parade
Sunday, June 19
HS Basketball Summer League in Main Gym (K.
Johnson)
Monday, June 20
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Manson
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - NewellFonda @ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Softball GAME - NewellFonda @ Southeast Valley
Tuesday, June 21
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - West BendMallard @ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G V-JV VARSITY FIRST Softball
GAME - West Bend-Mallard @ Southeast Valley
Wednesday, June 22
10:00 a.m. JH BB @ Jefferson
10:00 a.m. JH SB @ Grand Junction
1:30 p.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Clarion-Goldfield
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ GTRA
5:30 p.m. G Varsity Only Softball GAME Southeast Valley @ GTRA
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

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19-June
20-June
21-June
22-June

Birthdays
Rachel Seil, Sharon Vogel
Erwin Vosberg, Paul Vote
Robert Carlson, Brent Monson
Sara Nolte
Tammy Donahe, Steve Lane
Boyd Saliger, Eula Mae Wilson
Jacie Hanlon
Aaron Vosberg
Vicki Kail, Amanda Prince
Melanie Vote
Melanie Downie

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Larry and Kathy Foote.
Roger and Kim Kopecky;
Nick and Jenni Pudenz.
Scott and Monica Burgett;
Brian and Carrie Reese.

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age daughter, Lillian. Even at my young age I viewed

this family as odd or different. They didnt seem to be
neighborly, keeping pretty much to themselves. I dont
recall the wife out much except when the family all got
into their car and departed. I dont remember any younger
people Lillians age visiting or seeing her out and about
much except to go back and forth to school. One neighbor reported having gone to the residence for some reason
and then reporting that about three or four feet high along
the walls around the dining and living rooms were heavy
strings or cords to which various colors and patterns of
cotton materials were attached. Apparently the visitor
was curious and daring enough to ask about them. The
answer, Oh, those are Lillians quilt blocks!

After the Superintendents family moved out or
away a local younger couple moved in. They were more
neighborly as they would greet people in the neighborhood and converse when we were all outside. I dont
know how I happened to go over to the house one early
in the spring day. Perhaps it was for the soul purpose of
being led to the room at the top of the stairs. When the
door was opened a rush of warmer air greeted us and in
the center of that room was a little pen in which were
baby chicks not more than a few days old. It seems they
felt the quarters planned for them apparently had no auxiliary heat and it as still too cold for them so the chicks
were temporarily quartered in the house. Yuk! Wonder
if they got it cleaned back to human use?? This same
couple eventually had a baby. It may have been that same
spring or early fall as there was a nip in the air. The next
day we saw his parents car pull into their driveway, apparently with the purpose of seeing their new grandbaby.
But, they didnt get out of the car as expected but just sat
there. In a very short time our neighbor came out carrying a bundle (assume was a baby all swaddled) and took
it to the drivers side of the car, stayed a short time and
returned to the house as the car left. Was that house a
magnet for strange people?

Across the street was the Presbyterian Church
next to which was the Parsonage occupied by what
seemed to me to be an ancient couple, Rev. and Mrs.
Carnahan. I suspect they werent more than in their early
60s, if that. Mrs. Carnahan was a local missionary.
She was the driver in the family and we would often see
her toodling around in their 1920s vintage four door
Model T Ford sedan. Mrs. Carnahan went every Sunday
out into the countryside and brought children to Sunday
School, especially from one large family. I am sure she
secretly collected clothing for them and looking back, I
would surmise that a sizeable portion of the ministers
meager salary was used for others in the community.

When school was out for the summer, the next
week was Bible School. This was a three way effort of
all the town churches. Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian joining and it was
held at the school house.
(Wouldnt that be a big
taboo today?) Mrs. Carnahan was deeply involved in
that too. I remember everyone meeting in the assembly for opening exercises,
some Bible verse reading, prayer and especially
singing. The one song I
learned at those sessions
was Little Brown Church
in the Wildwood. It must
have been the favorite of
Georgie Knight, of my
Grandmas generation, another pillar/do-gooder of
the community, who led
the singing. When it came
to the refrain, she with her
strong, deep, loud, alto
voice would really chime
in on the oh come, come
,come to the church---.
Does anyone sing that song
anymore?

Another resident I
remember was Mae S. She
was a maiden lady, a seamstress by trade, who lived a
couple blocks or so south.
She had a long time boy
friend who farmed in the
community. The story, as
I recall, was they each had
a mother for whom they
felt responsible. Maes
had gone to her reward but
Neils still lived with him.

He came in every Sunday evening for supper and in nice

weather you would see them going out to his old car.
They were gone for a while and back they came shortly
after which Neil left. Sometimes he would come some
evening for a short stay during the week. At the time
they were quite a bit older than my parents and they never
married. The story in our family was told several times
about Mom and Dad. They started going together in
high school and after about seven years Mom said to Dad
something like People are beginning to call us Mae and
Neil. We are never going to have enough money. So
they had a small wedding at one of my uncle and aunts
house and the few people attending had a supper there
with them. They were not Mae & Neil. They were still
young and had a strong union for over sixty five years.

These are some of my St. Charles recollections.
There may be more stuffed back in this old brain. Who
knows? Do you have similar tales of your very young
years?

2016 Annual FFA

Tractor Ride
Friday, July 1st

The Annual FFA Tractor ride will meet at Laurel Park (next to swimming pool) in Gowrie at 8:30 A.M.
Rolls and coffee will be provided. We will depart Laurel
Park at 9:00 A.M. for Brushy State Park. We will break
for lunch at the Lehigh Shelterhouse near ball diamond.
Lunch, snacks and a t-shirt will be provided on the ride.
Tractors and Drivers

Tractors must have a Slow Moving Vehicle
sign. All tractors must maintain a minimum speed of 10
miles per hour. Participants must be at least 16 years of
age. No alcohol allowed. Riders will be expected to follow designated route.

Registration

Fill out the registration form below to sign up
for the tractor ride. If you miss out on registering beforehand, registration will be at Laurel Park in Gowrie at 8:30
A.M.

To:__________________________________________
Registration is $25 Per Tractor

Name: _______________________________________
Please make checks payable to:
Central Plains FFA Chapter
Mail to: Central Plains FFA Chapter
Attn.: Tractor Ride P.O. Box 49
Gowrie, IA 50543-0049
For more information check out the school website
www.southeastvalley.org or call Collin Nordin (515)
351-9151 or Mason Bahr (515) 408-7579.

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgeralds

Each year millions of dollars in unclaimed money are reported to the office of the treasurer of state. All names listed are from the last reporting period and are reported as being
owed $100 or more. Unclaimed property can be forgotten savings or checking accounts, utility refunds or deposits, uncashed benefit checks, lost stock and abandoned safe
deposit box contents. If your name is listed or you are an heir to one of the names listed, go to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to print your claim form today. Treasure seekers
may also write to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. You will be asked to prove ownership.

Print your claim form today at

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Nervig Matthew R, 306 2nd Ave Se.2016018147
Barnum
Ledford Bernadeen G, 520 East St 5.. 2016140920
Ledford Dwight J, 520 East St 5......2016140920
Callender
Pearson Michael S, 411 Hunter St...2016049892
Petersen Karl, 713 Mortimer Po Box 171............
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Petersen Lisa, 713 Mortimer Po Box 171............
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Dayton
Farmers Coop Dayton, 3749 Racine Ave.............
.........................................................2016009934
Hagge Jami, 27 E Skillet Ave...........2016133154
Hagge Kevin A, 27 E Skillet Ave.......2016133154
Duncombe
Olson Shylo, 409 Prince St Lot 15...2016035500
Fort Dodge
Associated Internists, 804 Kenyon Rd # D..........
.........................................................2016187475
Barnaby Laura, 2535 22nd Ave N....2016250839
Barnett Karen L, 3018 20th Ave. North................
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Barnett Kurtis L, 3018 20th Ave. North................
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Becker Michael L, 2727 22nd Ave N.... 2016218204
Berry Brandon J, 3141 16th Ave N Apt 1.............
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Blake Christopher B, 311 6th Ave Nw.................
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Bligard Carey A, 1736 River For Dr..2016043738
Block Tami, 1338 3rd Ave Nw Lot 126.................
.........................................................2016147620
Bryhne Keith B, 309 Ave D.............2016172611
Callon Michael, 1629 Floral Ave......2016106878
Carlson Patty A, 2212 180th St........2016071130
Cupp Robert, 1231 N 10th St...........2016244513
Dencklau Doyle, 914 N 29th St........2016131716
Dencklau Roger L, 914 N 29th St....2016131716
Erichsen Holly, 1021 S 15th St.........2016157485
Falb Florence , 624 N 23rd St..........2016122270
Fitzgerald Lucille H, Po Box 607......2016140448
Flint Charles W, 107 N 14th St.........2016178155

Frye Property Management, 1292 N 7th St.........

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Gallogly John, 317 Ave C.................2016172145
Garber C Irvin, C/O Thomas Garber 1412 5th
Ave N................................................2016018043
Gentry Rebecca K, 2194 120th St....2016013465
Gilley Tawny, 1818 3rd Ave N...........2016176758
Godwin Virginia, 602 Kenyon Rd.....2016009938
Griffin Bruce David, 837 N 6th St Apt 1...............
.........................................................2016250827
Hagan Enterprises, 1810 3rd Ave N...2016213923
Hagan Farms, 1810 3rd Ave N.........2016213924
Harms Juanita I, 420 Kenyon Rd.....2016092818
Hoban Dennis Lee, 700 S 17th St Apt W114........
.........................................................2016140023
Holst Michelle L, 2431 Elm Dr.........2016018533
Hora Joseph E, 1730 River For Dr....2015150565
Jacobson Elizabeth E, 2736 2nd Ave N Apt C9...
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Kerwin William F, Po Box 75............2016133681
Kingsgate Health Ins Inc, 2228 Elmhurst Ave.....
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Kruthoff Nicholas, 1273 8th Ave N..2016018451
Lenning Chris A, 1379 Nelson Ave...2016065836
Lloyd Heather, 648 N 23rd St...........2016018067
Lockner Angela K And Matthew B , 1633 North..
...........................................30th St 2016112019
Mcsweeney-Buhr Maryann, 1448 Quail Ave.......
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Midw Security Specialists Llc, 700 South 17th
St......................................................2016189836
Moore Edna K, 1303 Williams Dr.....2016158503
Moore John A, 1303 Williams Dr.....2016158503
Ncavin Kyla R, 3018 20th Ave. North.2016170955
Nelson Fonda L, 1307 Knollcr Dr.....2016070079
Nelson Michael J, 1339 3rd Ave N...2016105429
Newman Ashton, 1624 Rolling Hills Dr...............
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Nickell Kathleen, 1017 S 28th St.....2016152348
Nickell Kathleen, 420 Kenyon Rd 221.................
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Noble Cynthia A, 2101 4th Ave N.....2016066612
Oberhelman Jacqueline S, 1622 D St W..............
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Parker Beverly Joanne, 233 1/2 7th Ave N.........

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Patrick Saraya, 807 3rd Ave N.........2016246620
Patterson Denise, 1429 2nd Ave S..2016190347
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Pingle Virlene K, 908 S 17th St........2016146428
Putnam Eric, 955 South 20th...........2016112789
Reed Cody, 1022 South 23rd St.......2016016783
Reeves Jeffrey E, 1023 Ave C..........2016131414
Rice Leola B, 233 1/2 7th Ave N......2016013897
Riley Michael, 1255 N 11th St.........2016073507
Roberson Jason L, 2431 Elm Dr......2016018533
Salocker John A, Po Box 214...........2016117829
Schreier Jacob, 3118 9th Ave S......2016206373
Scott Steven, 2196 120th St............2016203698
Segreto Lorenzo M, 1209 9th Ave N.2016053610
Segreto Rose O, Lorenzo M Segreto 1209 9th
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Stoltenburg Angele, 2227 146th St.2016206384
Stoltenburg Gary, 2227 146th St.....2016206384
Trinity Regional Medical, 802 Kenyon Rd...........
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Waldbillig Cory P, 1337 25th Ave.....2016111895
Waldbillig Jill M, 1337 25th Ave......2016111895
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Williamson Tina, 2969 22nd Ave N..2016018298
Williamson Tom, 2969 22nd Ave N..2016018298
Wolff Michelle L, 106 N 9th St.........2016089967
Yetmar Aaron J, 1332 2nd Ave S.....2016163230
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Faltz Madison, 331 Blue Grass Prkwy.................
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Norman C P, Apt 184 1209 Market St .................
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June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Local 4-H students met with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on Wednesday during their trip to Washington, D.C.

The residence of Kelly Clough,
11004 Evans St., was the pick for Yard of
the Week, which is sponsored by the Gowrie
Development Commission.

North Central Iowa

4-H Students Meet
with Grassley
Area counties. . . .

4-H students from Webster, Hardin, Wright,
Hamilton and Humboldt counties met with U.S. Senator
Chuck Grassley on Wednesday during their trip to Washington, D.C.
The students were in town as part of the North
Central Iowa Citizen Washington Focus Trip.
I really enjoy meeting with young Iowans and

encouraging their interest in learning more about how

our government works. Citizen involvement is essential
to democracy in America, and young people are the key
to the strength of our democracy in the future, Grassley
said.
Grassley makes it a priority to meet with Iowa
students when they are in Washington, D.C., in addition
to events in Iowa, including his annual meetings in each
of the 99 counties. Grassley also routinely visits high
schools and colleges to answer questions about issues
from students and faculty. Meetings can be scheduled
with Grassley at http://www.grassley.senate.gov/contact/
request-meeting.

Youth Rise Fest Weekend

at Our Saviours Lutheran

Wednesday, June 15 Sewing Day will begin at 9
a.m.

Chimes Practice will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, June 16.

Saturday, June 18 Mens Group will begin at 9
a.m. in the Fireside Room. This weekend will be Youth
Rise Fest Weekend.

Monday, June 20 a Bible Study with Don Doolittle will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley talked to area 4-H
students during their visit to Washington D.C.

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June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Kensington Club meeting

held Tuesday, June 7

Members of Kensington Club met Tuesday,
June 7 at Mulligans for a delicious lunch. Hostesses
were Kim Cockrum-Rolfes and Andrea Kuhn.
Andrea Kuhn presented a program about Aronia
berries. The Kuhn family started growing chemical free
Aronia berry bushes in 2012 on the northwest corner of
Gowrie. The berries are high in anti-oxidants, approximately 3 xs higher than blueberries, earning their spot
as a superfruit.

Kensington Club hostesses for the June meeting
are Kim Cockrum-Rolfes, left and Andrea Kuhn.

Happy 80th Birthday

Merilyn Dee Tasler, Gowrie, will celebrate her
80th birthday on June 19th.

Cards may be sent to her at 1003 County Road,
Gowrie, Iowa 50543.

Her family enjoyed an afternoon of golf at the
Gowrie Golf Course on June 11th.

Her family includes Julie and Paul Gray, of New
Providence; Susie and Mike Stafford, of Winthrop; Richard and Teri Tasler, of Apex, North Carolina. She has 8
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Zion WEBS to meet,

Wednesday, June 15

Zion WEBS will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.

Saturday, June18 Worship will begin at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 21 the GCC Taped Service will
begin at 10 a.m.

Lehigh River Days set this weekend;

many family events
Entertainment galore; flea market, garage sales . .

Lehigh River Days is set for this weekend on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 17-19, in historic
Lehigh.

There is entertainment and activities for the entire family all three days. And there is good homemade
food all weekend.

The beautiful Lehigh Rivers Day parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. The parade comes over the bridge on the
beautiful Des Moines River downtown.

There is a garage sale Friday (4-6) and Saturday
starting at 8 a.m. The historical museum is open Saturday
starting at 8 a.m.
Entertainment galore

The Steppin Express Cloggers perform Friday at
5:30 p.m. and Danny Smith and the Ghostriders Band perform a free street dance playing country and music from
the fifties and sixties.

There will be a free street dance on Saturday
from 7-10 p.m. with music from eighties and nineties.

Area musicians will play old country music after the parade on Saturday and Cruise to the Valley Car
Show will start at 11 a.m. downtown. Free bingo will be
at the Senior Citizens building from 1-3 on Saturday.
Many great events

Other events include a softball tournament
Friday night, Womens club beefburger supper Friday
(5-7),Library DVD and book sale Friday and Saturday.

Other great events include a Flea market Saturday on the East Green; mud volleyball tournament Saturday; pork patty lunch all day Saturday at the museum;
Lions Club pancake breakfast Sunday; sand volleyball
tournament Sunday; and a community church service
Sunday.

Area Musicians
Pork Patty Lunch
Pork Loin Supper
Flea Market
Road Toast Band

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Methodist church sale

Softball tournament
Lehigh Historical Museum
Beefburger Supper
Library dvd and book sale
Steppin Express Cloggers
Danny Smith & Ghostriders Band
Historical Museum
River Days Parade
Cake Walk & Roaming Clown
Food at Riverside and Lehigh cafe
SV Dance Troupe
Community Church Service
Pancake Breakfast
Raffle Ticket Drawings

June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Jags overcome early deficit to beat

West Central Valley June 8 at WCV

On Wednesday, June 8, the Jaguar Softball team
hosted West Central Valley in a non-conference contest.
The Jags fell behind early, but were able to bounce back
and claim the victory.

The Wildcats jumped on the scoreboard first in
the top of the first inning. The first batter led off with a
single and then the next batter reached on a Jaguar error.
The Jags were then able to turn a double play, but a two
out single was just enough to score the first run of the
game for West Central Valley.

The Jaguars tied the game in the bottom of the
second inning when Cassidy Lambert reached on a single
and stole second base. She moved to third on a groundout by Jaiden Ackerson and Sam Alphs was able to bring
Lambert home when she reached on a Wildcat error.

West Central Valley responded big in the top of
the third inning. They started the inning with two single
and a double to score three runs and take a 4-1 lead on the
Jaguars.

The Jags werent going to back down. In the
bottom half of the inning the Jags regained the lead. Josie
Breitsprecher reached on an error to spark the rally. Natalie Lambert then laid down a bunt that was mishandled
and both runners were safe. Kasey Lundberg came up
with a big hit to score both Breitsprecher and Lmabert.
Cassidy Lambert then moved Lundberg to third on a sin-

gle and stole second base. Both Lundberg and Lambert

scored on a double by Jaiden Ackerson to put the Jags up
5-4.

After a 1-2-3 defensive inning, the Jags added
four more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Mady
Jaeschke singled to start the inning. Josie Breitsprecher
was the hit by a pitch. With two outs, Erica Rittgers
blasted a triple to right center that scored both runners.
Cassidy Lambert then singled to score Rittgers. Lambert
was able to come around to score when Jaiden Ackerson
reached on an error.

West Central Valley were only able to respond
with one run in the top of the fifth inning and the Jags
added one more run in the sixth inning. Morgan Castenson and Natalie Lambert worked together for the pitching
win. Castenson got the win pitching three innings striking out four batters, and Lambert got the save allowing

Maddy Jaeschke slides into home... Safe!
Photo by Lisa Peterson.

just one unearned run while striking out five batters.

Cassidy Lambert paced the Jags offensively going 3 for 4 with three runs scored and two stolen bases.
Erica Rittgers was 2 for 3 with a triple and a double .
Kasey Lundberg had two RBI. Jaiden Ackerson was 1
for 3 with a double and two RBI.

The Jags are now 7-1 on the season.

Jaguar Softball
continues to find
ways to win

The Southeast Valley Softball team continued
their wining streak by pulling together to beat Eagle
Grove 4-2. The Jags scored all four of their runs in the
third inning but it was enough for the win.

The Eagles struck first in the second inning
when they were able to manage a two out walk followed
by a stolen base and a double to score the first run of the
game. The Jags responded in the bottom of the third
inning when Josie Breitsprecher drove a single up the
middle. Natalie Lambert laid down a beautiful sacrifice
bunt that moved Breitsprecher to third. Erica Rittgers
then drove in Bretisprecher on a single and then stole
second base. Morgan Castenson reached on an error that
scored Rittgers. Jaiden Ackerson then followed with a
single and Cassidy Lambert drove in both Castenson and
Ackerson to finish the Jaguar scoring.

The Eagles were able to manage just one more
run in the game, and the Jaguars held on for the victory.
Natalie Lambert got the pitching win giving up just one
earned run while striking out four Eagle batters. Cassidy
Lambert continued her hot streak with the bat going 3 for
3 with two RBI. Erica Rittgers also went 2 for 3 with a
triple, a single, and an RBI. Josie Breitsprecher was 2 for
2 with a run scored and Jaiden Ackerson was 1 for 3 with
a run scored. The Jags are now 8-1.

Hand-hewn log cabin, built in 1854 near Dayton,

moved to Harcourt in 1967 by Carlson family

CHURCH

Worship Schedule

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE

8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE
9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Fellowhip Coffee Following
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER
9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Worship
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowhip
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, HARCOURT
8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS
10:30 a.m. Worship
FULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN
9:15 a.m. Worship
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, MOORLAND
10:00 a.m. Mass
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, LANYON
10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

In the fall of 1854, Gasper T. Richey of Ohio left
his farm, his water power grist mill and his saw mill and
moved his family to Dayton Township, Webster County,
Iowa. He bought five three-quarter sections and 80 acres
of raw prairie land.

The first pioneer home built in 1855 of handhewn logs, 20 by 24 feet in dimension, two stories in
height, and so soundly was it constructed that it remains in
use remains in use today, Section 28, Dayton Township.

The log house was the home of the Richey family for many years then it was owned by other families
through the succeeding years. The last owner was Walter
Vontrees, who built a fine new house and was no longer
interested in preserving the old house.

Through the years the log house was covered
with siding, a furnace was installed, also electricity and
running water. It looked like any other farm house. The
running water came from a spring in the hillside to where
it was piped and put under pressure.

The log house was located on the upper level
above the Des Moines River a few miles southwest of the
big bridge between Dayton and Stratford.

Huge old Lilac bushes nestled close to the house.
The old log spring house was no longer in use and the log
barn with a double driveway had long since been replace
by a modern structure. Deep ravines lay between the buildings and the river.

Since the log house was no longer needed, plans
were made to demolish it and push it over into the ravine
to be burned.

In August of 1967, Laurel Bittle Carlson and her
husband, the late Elwin A. Carlson, acquired the Richey
long cabin. The kitchen addition had already been destroyed when the Carlsons acquired the house, the windows had been removed and a hole appeared in the roof.

The log house was well built of hand-hewn native
oak timbers, pegged together. The floors were of walnut,
also one of the dividing walls was of walnut paneling. It
had taken a year to build the log house back in 1855.

The upper story was removed to facilitate moving the house, then it was mounted on heavy timbers to be
moved 12 miles to the Carson residence in Harcourt.

It was located now on a new foundation on the
edge of an old orchard. A big old Kieffer pear tree stands
nearby.

In the last two years, the house has been converted to a 1 1/2 story log cabin and has been restored to its
original condition as nearly as possible.

All the siding, lath, plaster, wiring, plumbing and
furnace have been removed. Chinking and new mortar replace the crumbling old mortar between the logs.

Inside, after the lath and plaster were removed,
the pearly surfaces of the old white-washed logs appeared.
The building had never had fireplaces, so two new chimneys were built in the exact location of the old ones where

the stains still showed on the logs.

The first floor was cut up by furnace registers and
was badly worn. It was covered over with a new oak floor.
The stairway of narrow treads and high risers was damaged so it also was replaced. A new roof of cedar shakes
was put on. Two new doors, custom built of tongue and
grooved 2x6s with big hinges swing open to welcome
you.

It is furnished with things of long ago as much as
possible. These furnishings have come mainly from Elwin
and Laurel Carsons parents and grandparents.

Though nearly completely furnished, it will not
be lived in but used as a guest house and a relic of those
days when life was more strenuous but ran at a slower
pace.

May it stand another 100 years, loved and preserved by people who want to keep the remnants of vanishing era.

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Great Plains FFA Tractor Ride will be held Friday, July 1st with a start time of 8:30 am at Laurel Park in
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The Gowrie Volunteer Fire Department is again
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June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
May 31, 2016

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and
Leffler. Absent: None.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve minutes of the
May 24, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for D.D.#52. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve wage increase
for Chance Copper, Correction Officer from $15.10 to $15.42 per hour
effective June 19, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file resignation due to retirement of Erline Jones, effective September 1,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to authorize Webster
County Recorder to fill full-time clerk position due to retirement of Erline
Jones. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Updates as follows: Site in Section 3, Dawson
Township (Greene County); Nursery Finishers in Section 18, Freedom
Township (Hamilton County); East Finishers in Section 23, Freedom
Township (Hamilton County); and Park Finishing Holdings II, LLC in
Section 32 Dayton Township. (Copies on file in Auditors office). Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan Updates for Litchfield Realty as follows:
Company One in Section 33, Hardin Township; Company Two in Section
35, Yell Township; Company Three in Section 31, Dayton Township;
Company Four in Section 27, Yell Township; Company Five in Section
33, Yell Township; Company Six in Section 31, Dayton Township; and
Company Seven in Section 35, Burnside Township. (Copies on file in
Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve 5-Day Class
B Beer Permit Application for Shellabration, Inc. effective June 28, 2016.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chairman to sign the following:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FORT DODGE, IOWA AND WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, made and entered
into this 23rd day of May, 2016 by and between the City of Fort Dodge,
Iowa, an Iowa Municipal Corporation (The City) and Webster County,
Iowa (The County).
WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the City and the County recognize the need for the
construction and on-going maintenance of a wastewater lift station and
force main to serve the Gypsum City OHV Park; and,

WHEREAS, the City and the County are desirous of establishing
and documenting the responsibilities of each entity as it pertains to the
wastewater lift station and force main.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following stipulations:
The County agrees to:

1. Construct, at their cost, a wastewater lift station at the Gypsum City
OHV Park and a

wastewater force main from the Gypsum City OHV Park to a connection
point within the City of Fort Dodges sanitary sewer system in the East
Industrial Park.

2. Said wastewater lift station and force main shall be designed to
handle the full build-out of the Gypsum City OHV Park campground and
potential wastewater connections in the future.

3. Following construction, dedicate said wastewater lift station and
wastewater force main to the City of Fort Dodge.
The City agrees to:

1. Contribute $200,000 towards the construction of the wastewater
lift station and force main, which is attributable to the portion of excess
capacity not needed by the Gypsum City OHV Park.

2. Provide all maintenance and operational duties on said wastewater
lift station and force main.

3. Allow future connections to the force main along the main route for
a connection fee, to be determined.

All parties of this agreement hereby and herewith agree to hold
harmless and indemnify each of the other parties, their employees or
representatives, from any and all liability to which they may be subject,
arising out of the execution of this agreement.

This is the complete and final agreement of the parties and no
statement no herein contained has been relied upon by any party in
affixing their signature hereto.

All parties warrant that they have full and sufficient authority to
execute this agreement and each party will sign whatever document is
necessary to effectuate this agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have affixed our signatures hereto.
CITY OF FORT DODGE, IOWA
s/Matt Bemrich
Mayor

WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Agreement with McClure Engineering for engineering
services for parking lot at Social Services Building located at 330 First
Avenue North, Fort Dodge. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file
Audit and Financial Report for Region V Hazardous Materials Response
Commission for period ending June 30, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors
office). Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing held on May 17, 2016 with action deferred until this
date and time on proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Webster County
Regional Urban Renewal Plan. No further written or oral comments were
heard. All City Agreements were signed and are now on file; therefore
Chairman Campbell closed the public hearing.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to adopt Resolution entitled
Resolution determining an area of the County to be an economic
development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment,
development or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the
interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the
County; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects;
and adopting the Amendment No. 4 to the Webster County Regional Urban
Renewal Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes Dencklau, Leffler, Campbell, Singer
and Fletcher. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to defer consideration of
Ordinance for the division of revenues under Iowa Code Section 403.19
for Amendment No. 4 to the Webster County Regional Urban Renewal
Plan until such time as necessary.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adopt Resolution fixing
date for public hearing on the authorization of a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan
Notes of Webster County, State of Iowa (for essential County purposes)
and providing for publication of Notice thereof; said public hearing to
held at 10:00A.M. on June 21, 2016, in the Board of Supervisors Room,
Webster County Courthouse
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE COUNTY (FOR
ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE
ISSUANCE THEREOF

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of
Webster County, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 21st day
of June, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., in the Board Room, County Courthouse, 701
Central Ave, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at which meeting the Board proposes to
take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan
Notes for essential county purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of
the aiding of the planning, undertaking, and carrying out of urban renewal
projects under the authority of chapter 403, including a portion of the costs
of building, furnishing and equipping the Otho Shed Maintenance Complex
Project. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be
payable from the Debt Service Fund.

At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that
the question of issuing such Notes be submitted to the legal voters of the
County, may be filed with the Auditor of the County in the manner provided
by Section 331.306 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) and 403.12 of the Code of Iowa.

At the above meeting the Board shall receive oral or written

objections from any resident or property owner of the County to the above
action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Board
will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action
for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes
to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Notes.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster
County, State of Iowa, as provided by Chapters 331 and 403 of the Code
of Iowa.
Dated this 31st day of May, 2016.
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor, Webster County, State of Iowa

Roll call vote: Ayes Dencklau, Leffler, Campbell, Singer and
Fletcher. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Engagement Agreement between Webster County and Ahlers
and Cooney, P.C. in its capacity as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel
in connection with the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2016 and General Obligation Local Option Sales and Services Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign billing from IDOT for testing costs in the amount of $1,178.49
on Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(102)5F-94 and process
payment from Farm to Market account. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair
to sign proposal in the amount of $42,830.00 from Dan Corbin, Inc. to
update the 1997 Webster County Geodetic Control Network. (Copy on file
in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on
file 6 month pay increase to $20.04 per hour for Bret Mentzer, Class B
Equipment Operator effective June 7, 2016 per labor agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file 6 month pay increase to $20.12 per hour for Nic Lentsch, Class C
Equipment Operator effective June 7, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to allow claims. Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
June 7, 2016

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Singer, Fletcher and Leffler. Absent:
Dencklau and Campbell.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of the
May 31, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve pay increase for
Laura Montgomery from $19.30 to $19.61 per hour effective June 13, 2016
per labor contract. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for Mauer Farm in Section 3, Lost Grove
Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve Class C Liquor
License Renewal Application for Webster County Agricultural Association.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to table consideration of
entering into an Easement Agreement between Webster County and
Roland and Mary Musselman for the installation of a septic system on
sixty-six feet of County right of way which abuts Lot Two of Scenic Valley
First Addition. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to set 10:00a.m. on June 28,
2016 as the time and date for letting of bid and award Kennedy Park Road
Project.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2017 Roadway Maintenance Agreement with
Iowa Department of Transportation for roads within Brushy Creek State
Park as requested by authorized Department of Natural Resources
personnel. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Sara DeMeulenaere discussed the Iowa 99 County Bible Reading
Marathon set for June 30 through July 3, 2016. The board requested her
to submit her plan to the Board for next weeks agenda.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Webster County Claims Register Report for 05-31-2016

ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC
SERVE PAPERS
425.00
ABC PEST CONTROL INC
PEST CONTROL
62.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER LEASE
90.20
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
OFFICE SUPPLIES
38.95
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERVICES, WATER TEST
322.00
ALLIANT ENERGY
SIREN
17.24
ALLSCRIPTS
HOST LICENSES
332.66
ALPHA MEDIA
ADVERTISING
408.00
AMAZON.COM
OFFICE SUPPLIES
60.62
AMHOF, ROXANNE
MILEAGE
34.30
ANDREWS, JULIE
MILEAGE
147.49
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES
211.01
AULT, RAY
SALARY
55.00
AUTOMATED SAND & GRAVEL SUPPLIES
272.40
BARRIER GROUP
MODEL 75 FIREWALL
5,000.00
BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF, SERVICE ORDER
20.56
BOECKMAN, LINDSAY
MILEAGE
165.03
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
242.97
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICE FEE
49.10
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, SERVE PAPERS
80.00
CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CH, MH, EPSDT, T19, TOBACCO
PREVENTION 11,261.87
CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF SUBPOENA
21.50
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC., NEW SHED
6,718.46
CANON, CORRINE
SALARY
55.00
CARGILL INC, FY 2016 REBATE PER DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT304,000.00
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, MEDICAL COSTS
9,872.13
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, SUPPLIES
2,623.73
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
SUPPLY
97.12
CHOICE PRINTING INC
OFFICE SUPPLIES
156.00
CITY OF FORT DODGE
LIQUID ASPHALT
470.00
CJ BIO, FY 2016 REBATE PER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT500,555.54
COLE, DR DAN, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
400.00
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE. HOSPITAL SERVICES 1,263.00
COST ADVISORY SERVICES INC

PREP FY 2017 COST ALLOCATION 6,100.00
DE LAGE LANDEN
COPIER PAYMENT
172.04
DELL MARKETING LP
LAPTOPS
3,970.62
DEPPE LAW OFFICE
ATTORNEY FEES
61.40
DORSEY, TOM
SALARY
30.00
ELBERT, TERRY
TOOLS
43.45
ELECTRICAL ADVANTAGE INC DROP CORD
150.18
EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, CH, MH, EPSDT, T19
1,541.90
FASTENAL COMPANY
STOCK
1,612.09
FETROW REPORTING INC
DEPOSITION
244.00
FOUR OAKS INC
SHELTER SERVICES
1,254.00
FRANCIS LAUER YOUTH SERVICES, SHELTER SERVICES
559.80
FREEMAN, SUSAN
WAGES
2,398.20
FRONTIER
PHONE SERVICE
717.63
GADBURY, JANET E
MILEAGE
41.65
GARCIA, SAMANTHA
INTERPRETER FEES
340.00
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
300.00
GE CAPITAL
COPIER LEASES
635.90
GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP., INTERNET CHARGES 39.95
GOVCONNECTION INC
COMPUTER
5,522.30
GOWRIE NEWS, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS
760.30
GRAVES CONST. CO INC., BRIDGES AND APPORACHES
1,680.04
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CH, MH, EPSDT, T19 4,112.05
GROUP SERVICES INC
SAFE-T FUND
17,981.50
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

WIC, CH, MH, EPDST, T19, TOBACCO 9,895.85
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF SUBPOENA
36.20
HARCOURT, TOWN OF
WATER
40.50
HAWKEYE LEGAL SERVICES INC., SERVE PAPERS
50.00
HEPP, BLAINE
CONTRACTED WAGES
2,654.31
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO
PARTS
2,691.21
HOPKINS MEDICAL PRODUCTS PENLIGHT
18.95
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, EPSDT, T19
590.32
HYVEE INC
EAT & EDUCATE
278.33
IACCVSO
MEMBERSHIP DUES
50.00
IDOT
STOCK 2,670.36
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLASS
50.00

IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES

202.45
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSCIATION, TRAINING
250.00
IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE, CONFERENCE
179.00
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER,MEDICAL INFORMATION 94.32
IOWA PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INMATE MEDICAL
155.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
SIGNS
7,738.50
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
REGISTRATIONS
240.00
ISG FIELD SERVICES LLC
INSPECTION SERVICES 8,185.40
IWWA
MEMBERSHIP DUES
65.00
J & K MARKETING, JACK BRADLEY, CONTRACTED WAGES 870.00
JIFI PRINT INC
BUSINESS CARDS
739.20
KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE MAINTENANCE
940.86
KNAPP, CAROL
RENT
93.00
LEWANDOWSKI, DANIEL
CONFERENCE EXPENSE
965.31
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING
TIRE RECYCLING
374.26
MARCO INC
COPIER LEASE
1,280.26
MARTINEZ, NORMA
INTERPRETER FEES
60.00
MCGILL, ANDREW L
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 82.32
MEDELA INC
SUPPLIES
15,803.53
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
SUPPLIES
811.37
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SUPPLIES
94.51
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
15,333.71
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE, SECURITY LIGHTING
78.27
MINNEHAHA CO SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
37.00
NANNIGA, JOHN
RENT
106.00
NEW CO-OP INC., FY2016 REBATE PER DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
16,618.54
OFFICE ELEMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
575.42
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
150.00
PALO ALTO COUNTY COMM HEALTH, CH, MH, EPSDT, T19 1,470.74
PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC
SUPPLIES
1,248.89
POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CH, MH, EPSDT, T19 1,193.41
PRINSCO INC
MATERIALS
1,442.98
RADAR ENTERPRISES LLC
CONTRACT TILING
682.50
RBM CONSULTING LLC
SUPPLIES
889.60
REES HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE, PARTS
110.84
ROSADO, LEANN
MILEAGE
483.63
RV HORIZONS INC
RENT
275.00
RYAN DIAGNOSTICS INC
TEST KITS
2,100.00
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO ELEVATOR REPAIRS
27,784.00
SEARS COMMERICAL ONE
TOOLS
104.38
SECRETARY OF STATE, NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
60.00
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS SHREDDING
120.00
SMITH MEDICAL PARTNERS
SUPPLIES
689.19
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
184.17
STARK DAUGHTERS LLC
CONTRACT TILING
682.50
STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE, AUTOPSY
1,756.00
THE MESSENGER
ADVERTISING
2,378.75
TRIMARK PHYSICIANS GROUP INMATE MEDICAL
124.00
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE, MEDICAL RECORDS
74.54
TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES
138.00
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
CONTRACTS
35,202.66
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
SERVICE
272.35
UNITY POINT HEALTH
VISITS
5,940.00
UNITYPOINT CLINIC, MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CLINICAL HOURS 7,850.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
118.70
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR RENT
2,015.55
WELLMARK INC - FLEXIBLE BENEFI, ADMIN FEES
252.00
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,491.82
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
SERVICE
491.62
WEX BANK
FUEL
841.55
WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

WIC, CH, MH, EPSDT, TOBACCO PREVENTION, 7,491.57
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
20.40
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT WATER
65.20

Webster County
Conservation
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, and taking of
bids for asphalt repairs on roads and parking lots in Kennedy Park, 1415
Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Auditor of Webster County
at her office in the Webster County Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa until
4:30 p.m., on the 27th day, of June, 2016 for the asphalt repair of roads
and parking lots as described below. The proposals will be reviewed by
the Webster County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on June
28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Webster County Courthouse.

The project will consist of (12) project areas and involve Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA) road repairs, grading, cleaning, site preparation, HMA
paving, applying leveling course, install granular sub-base, and apply
asphalt sealer.

Plans, Specifications and proposed contract documents may be
examined at the Reception Center of the Webster County Conservation
Department, 1415 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.

A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashiers check,
made payable to either the County or to the contractor drawn upon a
solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an amount
as set forth in the proposal form. Cashiers check, made payable to the
contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County signed
by the contractor or his/her authorized agent. Failure to execute a contract
and file an acceptable bond and certificate of insurance within 30 days of
the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein provided,
will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award.

All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County,
sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not
provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board
of Supervisors reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any
and all bids.

As a condition precedent to being furnished proposal forms,
a prospective bidder must be on the current Iowa Department of
Transportation list of qualified bidders; except that this requirement will not
apply when bids are received solely for materials, supplies, or equipment.

The Contracting authority will issue an exemption certificate for the
purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment that will be used in the
performance of the construction contract, per Iowa Code 422.42(16) & (17)
and 422.47(5)

Webster County Conservation, Matt Cosgrove, Director

Does God Talk to You?

Does God talk to you? Im not referring hearing an audible voice of God I dont know of anyone these days that has experienced that. But it does tell us in the Bible that God speaks to us
through the Holy Spirit. He also speaks to us through the sermons
we hear each Sunday by our Pastors or Priests. The trouble is that
many of us sit in church waiting to be entertained. We are not there
to be entertained, but we should be there worshipping our awesome
God, and to pray. We are to hear the message given to us and then
respond to it, going out to share Gods message with others. This
is called witnessing and I once heard a friend say that too many of
us believe we are in the witness protection plan. We are afraid to
share with others in the event we may be accused to stating something wrong. The next time you hear a message, whether it be in
a church, a synagogue or a message at the local Care Center given
by lay people, look for ways that you can share that message with
someone that doesnt attend church. This is how we can do Gods
biding and spread His word in our community.

Prayer: Lord, help us to understand the messages we hear
in church and then prod us to go out and spread the Good News to
others. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen

June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
inks extended deal
With Dr. Susan Hornback. . .

As the ink dries on a new contract with Stewart
Memorial Community Hospital, Dr. Susan Hornback and
her family are packing their bags to move to Lake City.
Our family is excited to be a more active part of the Lake
City community and our move here opens the door for
that to happen, says Dr. Hornback, who has practiced
medicine at SMCH since 2009.

The familys move to Lake City comes as Dr.
Hornback signs a new contract with the hospital. In the
new agreement, Dr. Hornback has signed a ten year commitment to provide care to patients at Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital, says Rev. Chad Dietrich, SMCH
board chairman. We are grateful for her long term investment in the patients we serve and our area communities, notes Rev. Dietrich.

Dr. Hornback specializes in family care, obstetrics and womens health. She is also Board Certified by
the American Board of Family Medicine, a member of
the American Academy of Family Physicians and the
American Medical Association.

Dr. Hornback began her career in the medical
field very early in life. My first experience caring for
people was working in a medical clinic as a certified
medical assistant and then I went on to become a registered nurse, recalls Hornback.

After eight years of serving in a nursing role in
Des Moines, she went to medical school and earned her

doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines

University Osteopathic Medical Center. She completed
her residency at Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine in Des
Moines.

Dr. Hornback says practicing medicine in a rural setting is rewarding, I think its very beneficial for a
physician to get to know the families they provide medical care for and establish life-long relationships, says
Hornback.

Doctor signs
contract with SMCH. . .

Dr. Susan Hornback signs a contract with
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, committing
ten years to caring for patients in Lake City and surrounding communities as SMCH board chair Rev.
Chad Dietrich looks on.

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Gowrie Police Report

May 26, 2016 to June 4, 2016
May 26th- Routine patrol activity reported
May 27th- 9:05- An Officer was dispatched for parking complaint in the 1800 block of Main St. Car was
removed upon Officers arrival; 11:04- An Officer assisted Gowrie EMS with a medical call at the Gowrie
Clinic; An Officer received complaints about a go cart
in the alley West of the tracks between Market and
Main St. Go cart was gone upon Officers arrival; An
Officer received a complaint of juveniles riding lawn
mowers in the City Park. Lawn mowers were gone
upon Officers arrival; 13:45- An Officer assisted a
parent with a runaway juvenile in the 1000 block of
Pleasant St. After a lengthy conversation the juvenile
decided to go home with the mother; 19:30- An Officer was dispatched to the Gowrie Youth Center for
a suspicious male in the parking lot. Case is under
investigation.
May 28th- 17:20- An Officer returned a phone call to
the Schools Transportation Director reference vandalism to a school bus; 22:10- An Officer spoke with
several juveniles about walking in the middle of the
street; 22:30- An Officer was flagged down and advised of a vehicle on the side of the road at County
Rd. and 355th St. Upon arrival the driver had finished
changing a flat tire and they were on their way.
May 29th- 00:40- An Officer noticed a vehicle parked
in the City Cemetary. Officer spoke with the individuals. They were from out of town passing through and
stopped to see a family member. They were finished
and on their way.
May 30th- 17:10- An Officer returned a phone call to
a resident reference threatening comments. Individual
also stated that the neighbors dog was barking at the
time and they could have been yelling at the dog at
the time; 17:30- An Officer returned a phone call to
a mother who advised her 17 year old daughter was
driving intoxicated between Gowrie and Farnhamville. Officer passed on the word to the Farnhamville
Chief and advised he would keep an eye out; 21:35An Officer was flagged down and advised of a dog
loose in the area of Main St. and 2nd St. The Officer took control of the animal and contacted animal
control to turn the dog over. Charges are pending for
dog at large; 23:20- An Officer spoke with a group
of 8-10 juveniles in the 1200 block of Market St.
The juveniles were advised of curfew and told to go
home; 23:35- An Officer noted two vehicles parked at
Brockett Park. As the Officer approached, two juveniles took off on foot. The remaining juveniles were
advised of park hours and curfew and told to go home.
May 31st- Routine patrol activity reported.
June 1st- An Officer returned a phone call to a
mother from Churdan who advised her two juvenile
daughters had been in Gowrie with friends over the
weekend and wanted to know what to do about it. Officer advised the mother that it was a civil issue and
unless the children committed a criminal act we could
not intervene as they were not runaway children and
still come home; 0:40- An Officer spoke with an individual in the 1200 block of Lynd St. reference a suspicious package she received in the mail; 15:19- An
Officer assisted Gowrie EMS with a medical call at
the Gowrie Clinic; 21:16- An Officer assisted Gowrie
EMS with a medical call at the 4th St. apartments;
22:40- An Officer advised two individuals parked at
Laurell Park of park hours. They advised they would
be on their way and werent aware of park hours;
23:18- An Officer spoke with 3 juveniles at the intersection of Lincoln St. and Pleasant St. and advised
them of curfew. They were headed home; 23:25- An
Officer spoke with 2 juveniles in the 1100 block of
Lincoln St. and advised them of curfew. They were
headed back home.
June 2nd- 12:36- Assist Gowrie Fire with a structure
fire in the 2200 mile 290th St.
June 3rd- Routine patrol activity reported.
June 4th- 23:20- Assist Webster County Sheriffs
Deputies locate a subject with warrants out of Pocahontas and Greene Counties. Officers arrested Joseph
Andrews on outstanding warrants. He was transported
by Webster County Sheriffs Deputies.
The Gowrie Police Department would like to remind
everyone that the City Parks close at 10:30pm every
night. We would also like to remind residents that
Citys curfew is 11:00pm from Sunday to Thursday
nights, and 12:00am on Friday and Saturday nights
for anyone under the age of 18.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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June 15, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Bret steck . . .

continued from front page...

family attended the carnival in Gowrie and watched the

children enjoy the rides, Gabe was on Brets shoulders.
Bret placed Gabe on the ground to assist Carter as he
leaped into the jumping ball game, and Gabe took off.
Bret thought his mother had Gabe, but when he saw her
moments later, she explained she didnt have him. For
the next few minutes there was an intense hunt for Gabe,
but fortunately his Aunt Amy found him by the ticket
stand.
Thats the nice thing about small townseverybody knows everybody, and you can count on the whole
community to look out for your child or grandchild, said
Valerie Steck.
But Bret cherished every moment of parenting.
If the boys couldnt go, Bret wouldnt go, explains his
mother.

Its testimony to his character that more than 1000
people attended Brets visitation. There was a wait of
nearly two hours, but this did not deter friends and family.

Bret had so many friends. Theyre all family to us,
says Valerie Steck.

Bret and his future wife, Crystal, dated for a year,
and then were married. According to Brets father, he

The late Bret Steck poses with his wife
Crystal and sons Carter and Gabe.

actually asked his father for permission to marrysomething not every young man does, but perhaps testament
to the beautiful marriage he had witnessed growing up.
Bret and Crystal would have been married four years last
April.

Mark Steck stated that each of his children share a
special bond with him. For daughter, Heather, its a love
of studying the Bible, for Aaron, its working on cars
with his dad, and for Bret, it was a love of sports that he
shared with his father.

I find its hard to do stuff like a round of golf,
Mark Steck candidly admits. I find myself thinking of
Bret, wishing he was here.

In life, Bret shared much more than a love of sports
with his dad. They also shared a work environment.
Mark and Bret saw one another at least five times a day
while working at FC, Farmers Cooperative.

On that tragic day last year, Brets mother brought
his sons to FC. She was running late and called Bret to
ask if he could drop the boys off at the coop in Farnhamville since she worked in Rockwell City. Also, it made
it nice so Bret wouldnt be late for work. Brets mother,
Valerie, got there first, and while she was waiting for
Bret, Mark pulled up and told Valerie he had to drop his
load, but would be right back.

In the meantime, Bret pulled up and as Bret was taking his boys out of the truck, Pa Pa Mark pulled up in his
semi. The boys went nuts saying, Pa Pa! just as they
always do, explained Mark. Then, he blasted the air horn
for them. Bret, one by one, handed the boys to grandpa
Mark, and then took them back down out of Pa Pas semi,
and then Bret put the boys back in his mothers car.

I dont have regrets, explains Mark. We got
to say goodbye. It was just a bad thing that happened;
theres no reason to get mad at FC.

In truth, Bret wasnt even supposed to have been
working that day. He was supposed to be at home for his
sons pre-school home visit, but his boss asked Bret to
come in.

That's just the kind of guy he was, explains Mark.
If a superior told him to do something, he was going to
do it. No Debate. No questions. Just someone you could
truly count on.

Brets father hopes to keep Brets memory alive
through his truck. His personalized plates, BRET31
bring joy to his heart. He hopes to hang on to this truck
over the years, and perhaps give it to Brets' sons as they
are old enough.

An anonymous donor also wishes to keep Brets
memory alive through the gift of trees, given in his honor
and planted at Brockett Park. Additionally, the family
wishes to recognize all who have generously donated
clothes and toys for Carter and Gabe.

Brothers. . .
Brets'
sons Carter and
Gabe are all
smiles as they
stand hand in
hand.