September 7, 2016

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 126 NO. 36

Zion Lutherans Fall

Coffee and Bake Sale
Tuesday, Sept. 13...

Thursday, Sept. 8 Project Day will begin at 1:30
p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church GCC devotions will begin
at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Fall Coffee & Bake Sale
will begin at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Twin Lakes Womens
Retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. Confirmation Class will
begin at 7 p.m.

Pictured from left to right are David Wager, Landus Cooperative Chief Information Techolog Officer;
Kayla Lyon, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives; John Scott, board president and Odebolt farmer; Milan Kucerak, Landus
Cooperative CEO; Sen. Ernst; Jordan Carstens, Bagley farmer; Megan Walker, agronomy billing specialist at the
Farnhamville location; Trent Farnham, board member and Gowrie farmer; Rick Vanderheiden, Landus Cooperative,
Chief Strategy Officer; Jim Carlson, board member and Gowrie farmer; and Dave Lemke, strategic account specialist and
manager of Landus Cooperatives 184 acre research plot.

Senator Joni Ernst tours Landis

Coop research plot in Farnhamville
Discusses ag issues with Landis Board. . .

Landus Cooperative in Farnhamville hosted
United States Senator Joni Ernst last week for a tour of
the companys agronomy research plot and roundtable on
agricultural issues.

Farmer board members Jim Carlson, Gowrie;
Trent Farnham, Gowrie; Jordan Carstens, Bagley; and
board president, John Scott, of Odebolt, joined Landus
Cooperative staff and the Iowa Institute of Cooperatives
in hosting Ernst, a member of the Senates Agriculture,
Nutrition and Forestry committee.

The roundtable discussion included impacts of
federal regulations on cooperative operations; employment and recruitment issues; the need to grow opportunities for export markets via international trade; and the
continued need to support biodiesel and ethanol under the
Renewable Fuel Standard.

Senator Ernst is a passionate advocate for agriculture and our farmer-members, said Landus Coopera-

Milan Kucerak, Landus Cooperative CEO and Sen. Ernst

tives chief executive officer, Milan Kucerak. There are

many tough issues facing the agricultural sector and we
look forward to working with Ernst and her team in promoting whats best for Iowas farmers, our members, and
our employees across the state.

Following the meeting, Dave Lemke, Landus
Cooperative strategic account specialist, hosted a tour
of the cooperatives 184 acre research plot including the
companys in-field nitrogen management trials.

Another successful
Dayton Rodeo...

Many fans attended the 79th Annual Dayton Rodeo and enjoyed bronco riding along with many other entertaining events.

Prairie Valley School Board discusses

five year plan for school facilities
Joint meeting set with SWG School Board. . .
By Jill Viles

Elementary principal Jim Duncan provided his
report at the Aug. 24 meeting of the Prairie Valley School
Board. He praised the staff and PTA for a terrific back
to school night. He commented the meal provided by
the PTA is the best thing for parents rushing around at
night as it gives them one less thing to worry about [fixing dinner].

Additionally, Duncan had very positive test results to report: students have placed 95% proficient in
reading, 97% proficient in math and 100% proficient in
science. These figures are determined by yearly assessment testing. Also, he was pleased to report that there

were many advanced placement scores as well. Duncan

explained there are also multiple tests throughout the year
to gauge academic progress.

We really appreciate seeing these numbers,
said board president, Shannon Miller.

The high school held an orientation for students
on August 18th. At this time, several standouts in academics and athletics were recognized. Congratulations to
Andrew Dorage who was selected 1st team all-district in
baseball. Also, to Dakota Jaeschke and Cade King, who
were chosen as 2nd team all-district. Natalie Lambert
was also selected all-district in softball. Kearsten Hainz-

PV School baord continued on page 11...

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September 7, 2016

The Southeast Valley Jaguar football team
won their first game handily and there is optimism about
their season as they return 17 letter winners.

There are many good athletes on the Jaguar
football team and one player truly has some imposing
size. Alex Pliner, a senior, is 6-7.5. Thats right, he is six
foot, seven and one-half inches tall. Alex was actually
that tall last season.

I have covered high school sports for many
teams over the years (close to four decades). I havent
observed anyone close to being that size, either on our
local teams or on opposing teams.

His mom Sheila recalls attending an out of town
game last season and the local radio station sports announcer expressed his amazement on the height of Alex.
Said the radio announcer, We better pronounce his
(Alex) name right because he can see our faces in the
press box .

Lets face it: Most college football players
arent this tall, or even players at the pro football level.

Alex last year was about 250 pounds in weight,
but actually lost 40 pounds over the summer as he worked
at baling hay for area farmers. So Alex right now is super
tall and super lean.

Does that size transcend into great football performance? It is too early to tell, although he led in tackle
assists in his first game with nine and had the lone quarterback sack.

There are many very good players on our fine
Jaguar team. And I dont ever want to single out one or
two players for their exceptional performances. But I just
thought is was especially interesting and so unusual for
our team to have a player of this size.

Go Jaguars!

It was a sad day last week to learn about the
death of Mark Knudtson who died at the young age of 54.

Mark resided in Dayton and had health issues
for some time. For many years Mark managed a small
construction repair business, often doing the small jobs
other contractors didnt do.

Mark was frequently downtown in Dayton. He
did many repair tasks for Gary Knopf and other commercial owners. He did work for the Grandview apartments.

Mark was congenial and generally did a good
job. He provided a good service. I used Mark a few
times and it was nice to interact with him. Mark will be
missed.

I want to congratulate Lynn Schlief on being
honored as Grand Marshal for this years Dayton Rodeo
parade.

I knew Lynn when she was employed at Caseys
for many of her 28 years. And I got to know Lynn and
her husband Kenny a little as they resided adjacent and
east of the former Caseys store (now occupied by Security Savings Bank) in downtown Dayton.

When I purchased the home formerly owned by
Harry and Frieda Peters I found myself living adjacent to
Lynn and Ken on their north side.

Lynn enjoyed her many hasta plants. Ken liked
mowing their several acres of land in the valley east of
their home. Lynn and Ken enjoyed seeing the wildlife in
the valley.

Ken was ill for a few years and they decided to
move to the Grandview apartments. Kenny passed away
in 2011 and Lynn still resides in the apartments.

Her son Gary resides in his parents home. Gary
has done a fine job of maintaining and restoring many
areas of the acreage. It is a big task.

Gary had a secret project this spring and summer. He worked on restoring a vintage family convertible
that was used to accommodate Lynn as Grand Marshal in
the Dayton Rodeo parade. Gary did a complete overhaul
of the vintage convertible and had several friends assist
him on the project.

Lynns husband Kenny was Grand Marshal of
the Dayton Rodeo parade in 2000. Kennys dad Wood
Schlief was a member of the Dayton Rodeo Celebration Committee in the very early days. Kenny was also a
member of the Celebration Committee. And Lynn and
Kenny were early members of the Dayton Rescue Squad
and Lynn volunteered as a Rescue Squad member during
the Dayton Rodeo.

And now son Gary is a member of the Dayton
Celebration Committee. The family has certainly made
some big contributions over the years.

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Pipeline construction, Pilot Mound. . .

These are photos of the Bakken Oil Pipeline construction on the LaVerne Johnson farm in Boone County near
Pilot Mound. Mr. Johnson was one of many farmers opposed to the pipeline. Photos by LaVerne Johnson.

Welcome Back from

Southeast Valleys Prairie
Valley Elementary!

Bakken pipeline fighters

urge IUB to do their
job, enforce rules
Protest violations. . .

Dozens of supporters of the Bakken Pipeline
Resistance Coalition today delivered demands that the
IUB begin responding to landowner complaints related
to violations being committed by largely out of state construction crews building the Bakken Pipeline.

The action is in response to Iowa landowners
and pipeline construction watchdogs documentation that
the Iowa Utilities Board is missing in action after rushing the approval of the pipeline in spite of overwhelming
public opposition over concerns of eminent domain abuse
as well as environmental and safety issues.

Iowa landowners Pam Alexander and Dick
Lamb detailed concerns many landowners in the Bakken pipeline path have expressed at county compensation commissions during eminent domain proceedings.
As Dakota Access has ramped up construction efforts,
a growing number of landowners have expressed issues
about field clearance, soil removal, erosion, and the damage to soil stratification.

Speakers at the rally included: Jonas Magram,
No Bakken Here, Fairfield; Carolyn Raffensperger, Science & Environmental Health Network, Ames; Pam
Alexander, landowner, Wapello County; Dick Lamb,
landowner, Boone County; Kari Carney, 1000 Friends of
Iowa, Ankeny.

Iowas waters, on which hundreds of thousands
of people depend, are being place at perpetual risk by this
24,000,000 gallon-a-day pipeline for the sole benefit of
a private Texas corporation, said Jonas Magram of No
Bakken Here.

Add to this the unprecedented, IUB-sanctioned
land-grab of Iowa farmland, and the pipelines exacerbation of climate change, and you have a project that is
every bit as immoral as it is dangerous. The Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition will undertake every nonviolent
action possible to see that the Bakken pipeline is never
completed, continued Magram.

Following the rally, the groups marched to the
Des Moines River in a showing of solidarity with the
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, who have been blockading
Dakota Access construction crews in Cannon Ball, North
Dakota at the confluence of the Missouri and Cannonball
Rivers. The pipeline will disrupt tribal burial grounds and
pollute a key water source for the tribes.

The Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition is
a statewide, 30-organization strong alliance of landowners, environmentalists, farmers, and everyday citizens across the state committed to stopping the Bakken
Pipeline. Member organizations include Iowa CCI, 100
Grannies for a Sustainable Future, Science & Environmental Health Network, Women, Food and Agriculture
Network, Iowa Sierra Club, and No Bakken Here, among
others.

The 2016-17 school year has started at Southeast Valley Schools. We are very excited to see our students and families return to Prairie Valley Elementary
and all of our Jaguar buildings!

Its been a busy summer. P.V. Elementarys
first and second grade summer reading program went
well this past June, July, and early August. Four elementary teachers instructed the program. Those teachers were: Samantha Gleason, Kristy Samuelson, Kelly
Clough, & Eva Fevold. We thank all of those involved
for their efforts and commitment to making this program
possible.

Also this summer, Southeast Valleys two elementary schools participated in the Iowa Intensive Summer Reading Program (I.S.R.P.) pilot for third grade
students. Southeast Valley Schools were commended
for the collaborative efforts of both P.V. Elementary and
S.W.G. Elementary for being proactive and leading the
way for Iowas rural school districts!

There will be some new faculty and staff members at P.V. Elementary school this year. Megan Moritz
will be teaching third grade. Rebecca Rial is also a third
grade instructor. Alexis Finder will be teaching elementary music. Brittany Swanson will be our new elementary counselor who will be shared with our Southeast
Valley elementary partner, S.W.G. Elementary. Shelley
Bennett is also joining our team as an educational associate.

Some other transitions will be taking place in
our building. Ann Kruse will now be teaching fourth
grade. Tina Kastendieck is transitioning to a Teacher
Leadership Coordinator position that will be shared between both elementary schools. Barb Langner will be
our art instructor. Additionally, Jill Rasmussen will be
teaching our third and fourth grade multi-age classroom.

Please remember the positive impact that reading just 15-20 minutes a day at home has on children.
Research has shown that reading at home has great potential impact on student success and progress. A student who reads for twenty minutes a day will have read
nearly two million words in one year! Compare that with
a child who reads just one minute per day, which results
to about eight thousand words in a year. Its easy to see
the power of parents reading with, listening to, or reading to their child! Just twenty minutes per day of quality
time reading with your child will be fun and fruitful in a
variety of ways!
The faculty and staff of Southeast Valleys Prairie Valley Elementary very much appreciate the support that
our parents, families, and communities provide to our
students and our school. Working together increases the
success of our students which in-turn positively affects
all of our futures. We consider it an immense honor to
be partners in education with our parents, families, and
communities. The 2016-17 school year is going to be a
great one! Welcome back and go Jaguars!
Jim Duncan
Principal
Prairie Valley Elementary
Southeast Valley Schools

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Jaguar Cross Country Teams compete

at the Lynx Invitational, Webster City

Spencer Warehime wins second consecutive meet...

Personal records were abundant for the Southeast Valley cross country teams at the Lynx Invitational
in Webster City on Tuesday, August 30th. Between the
boys and girls team, 27 of the runners set a season PR
from their first meet of the year while 10 of those ran their
fastest times of their career and 13 runners ran faster at
Webster City than in previous years.

Spencer Warehime won his second consecutive
meet of the year and his second consecutive Lynx Invite
title coming in just under the 17 minute mark in 16:59.
Other Jaguar finishers were: Patrick Breitsprecher (33rd,
19:22), Nathan Montgomery (43rd, 19:54), Ben Carlson
(55th, 20:15) and Todd Hamilton (73rd, 21:43) were the
top five scorers for the Jaguars.

Lucas Pontius (81st, 23:06) and Dalton Dencklau (86th, 23:54) helped the top five to a 8th place team
r
finish with 205 points. South Hamilton won the meet with
49 points. Fort Dodge was 2nd with 86 points, Humboldt
3rd with 87 points and Webster City with 90 points.

In the girls varsity race, Katara Jondle was the
first Jaguar to finish the line 30th place with a season best
time of 24:44. Sammy Alphs (34th, 25:18), Emma Graves
(44th, 26:31), Tessa Berg (45th, 26:32) and Emma Hunter (51st, 27:06) wer the top five scorers for the Jaguars.
Helping Southeast Valley to a 9th place team finish was
Alli True (52nd, 27:12) and Sarah Nahnsen (71st, 33:30)

Humboldt won the girls race with 42 points, St.
Edmond was second with 72 and Algona third with 79
points. The Jaguars scored 196 points.

In JV competition, the Southeast Valley boys
finished 9th in the 13 team invite. Ben Sebring was the
first JV runner to finish in 58th place (23:47). Parker
Johnson (70th, 24:23), Aaron True (77th, 25:27), Jared
Kastendieck (79th, 25:37) and Lincoln Miller (86th,
26:01) were the top five scorers. Others competing in
the JV race were AJ Smith (91st, 26:49), Dillon Sytsma
(94th, 27:10), Blane Martens (95th, 27:10), Jordan Lane
(96th, 27:14), and Kyle Baird (104th, 28:48).

In girls JV action, Hannah Rees lead the Jag-

Thursday, Sept. 8
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, Sept. 9
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Sunday, Sept. 11
GYC board, 5:00 p.m. at the skating rink.
Monday, Sept. 12
Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board, 4:30 p.m. at the light plant.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church.
American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of the American
Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and meal, 8:00 p.m. meeting,
Gowrie Legion building.
Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
To have the date and time of your organizations
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uars finishing 21st in a time of 30:55, followed by Chelsea Grossnickle (24th, 31:44) and Leslie Housken (31st,
34:38). The Jaguars will compete this Thursday, September 8th at Spring Lake in the Greene County invitational
before having a week off with no competitions.

GUMC Family and

Youth Adventureland Trip
Saturday, Sept. 10...

Wednesday, Sept. 7 Choir Practice will begin at
7 p.m. The Church Council will hold a Finance Meeting
at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8 UMW Book Club will meet at
9 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 9 Community Connection Group
will meet at 9 a.m. Quilters will meet at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Family and Youth Adventureland Trip will begin at 9 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 12 Glory Bell Practice will begin
at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 Quilters will begin at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 BINGO at the Care Center
will begin at 3 p.m. Choir Practice will begin at 7 p.m.

This tan wedding dress was found in a barn in
Floyd County, Iowa in the 1970s. The wedding dress was
made about 1900.

Bridal Luncheon Event

At Our Saviours Lutheran...

Lincoln Buchwald, 5 from Ogden, catches a crappie on August 21 at Don Williams Lake. Photo by Jeff Heck.

Bluegills caught in 10-15

feet of water at Brushy
Creek Lake near Lehigh

A Bridal event Something Old, Something
New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue is open to
anyone of all ages interested in bridal dresses from early
1900s to today!

The morning starts off with a walk thru the many
gowns we have showcased from people in our community, complete with snacks and punch!

Then, make your way to our air-conditioned
room for a fancy luncheon with live music by Bill Sergeant, Alexandria Pommer, and Andrea Minikis.

After lunch, there will be a presentation of the
many wedding traditions, interesting trivia with awesome
prizes and a full style show with many dresses to see!

Tickets are $10 and are available now at the
church or as you walk in that day!

Buy your tickets in advance and you can be registered in a drawing!

For more inforamtion please call Our Saviours
Lutheran Church at
515-548-3423.

Brushy Creek Lake--Bluegill - Fair: Anglers
are catching some bluegills in 10-15 feet of water. Largemouth Bass - Fair: Try along weed lines and structure in
4-10 feet of water.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Try near structure in 10-15
feet of water along the creek channel. Black Crappie Fair: Crappies are being picked up in 10-15 feet of water;
near the creek channel seems to be the best.

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NAPA
Wednesday, Sept 7 - Tater Tot Casserole, Tossed Salad, Apple Slices, Oatmeal Fruit Bar, OJ
Thursday, Sept 8 - Egg Salad on Bun, Vegetable Soup, Potato Salad, Royal
Brownie, Cantaloupe
Friday, Sept 9 - Roast Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach Au Gratin, Blushing Pears
Monday, Sept 12 - Baked Chicken, Baked Beans, Asparagus, Apricots
Tuesday, Sept 13- Tuna & Noodles, Peas, Creamy Cole Slaw, Cinnamon
Apples, Orange Wedges
Wednesday, Sept 14 - Liver & Onions -OR- Beef Patty, Boiled Potatoes w/
gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Strawberries and bananas, WW Roll

September 7, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Karli (Bloomquist) Gorsline, 38

Karli (Bloomquist) Garsline, 38 daughter of
Doug Bloomquist, Gowrie passed away.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,
September 10, at 11:00 a.m. a the Zion Kutheran Church
in Gowrie, IA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Erica Nordin restored a 1928 John Deere GP and earned a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair.

Delsie Leone (Harding)Erritt, 93

Alex Alliger exhibited the Chamption Light Weight Barrow and placed 3rd overall in the FFA Market Swine
Show during the Iowa State Fair.

Southeast Valley FFA chapter earns blue,

red, white ribbons
At Iowa State Fair. . .

The following SV FFA members exhibited photography in the FFA Division at the Iowa State Fair: Morgan Castenson, Ben Carlson, Jaden Cline, Joel Lambert,
Hannah Rees, and Hailey Tuel.

The chapter brought home one blue, seven reds
and seven white ribbons. Over 1,500 photographs are exhibited in this division every year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR

DRINKING WATER
Elevated Fluoride Levels Detected

This is an alert about your drinking water and
a cosmetic dental problem that might affect children
under nine years of age. At low levels, fluoride, which
occurs naturally in the ground waters, can help prevent
cavities, but children drinking water containing more
than 2.0 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of fluoride may develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth
(dental fluorosis). The drinking water provided by your
public water system Gowrie Municipal Utilities has a
fluoride concentration of 2.33 mg/l.

Dental fluorosis in its moderate or severe
forms may result in a brown staining and/or pitting of
the permanent teeth. This problem occurs only in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. Children
under nine should be provided with alternative sources
of drinking water or water that has been treated to remove the fluoride to avoid the possibility of staining
and pitting of their permanent teeth. You may also want
to contact your dentist about proper use by young children of fluoride-containing products. Older children
and adults may safely drink the water.

Drinking water containing more than 4.0
mg/l of fluoride (the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agencys drinking water standard) can increase your
risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water

does not contain more than 4.0 mg/l of fluoride, but

were required to notify you when we discover that
the fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2.0
mg/l because of this cosmetic dental problem.

For more information, please call Chuck
Angstrom at Gowrie Municipal Utilities at 3523065. Some home water treatment units are also available to remove fluoride from drinking water. In Iowa,
home water treatment units are regulated under 641Chapter 14, with the water treatment unit registration
program administered by the Iowa Department of Public Healths environmental health division. In addition, you may call the National Sanitation Foundation
(NSF) International, at 1-877-867-3435.

Please share this information with all the other
people who drink this water, especially those who may
not have received this notice directly (for example,
people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and
businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a
public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

This notice is being sent to you by GOWRIE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
PWSID#: 9436095
Date Issued: September 7, 2016

Delsie Leone (Harding) Erritt, age 93 of New
Hampton, IA formerly of Gowrie, IA passed away on
Monday, August 29, 2016 at New Hampton Nursing and
Rehabilitation.

Conway-Markham Funeral Home of New
Hampton is assisting Palmer & Swank Funeral Home
in Gowrie, IA with Delsies funeral arrangements. Online condolences for Delsies family may be left at www.
conway-markhamfh.com or www.palmerswankfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Delsie was born on December 4, 1922, on a farm
south of Gowrie, IA to Nina (Ewing) and Ernest Harding.
She later moved with her parents to a farm near Slifer,
spending her elementary school years at the Slifer Country School and then graduating from Somers Consolidated High School in 1940. Delsie was united in marriage
to N. A. Spive Erritton March 10, 1941 at Fort Dodge,
IA. Following her marriage, Delsie and Spive farmed the
Erritt Century Farm for 51 years. Fourteen years after
Spives death, she moved to Gowrie, living there until
August 2012 when she moved to New Hampton to be
close to her daughter.

Delsie loved music. She played the drums and
trumpet in high school and sang in the choirs. She shared
her talents at many community activities, church, weddings, and funeral services. She sang in the Fort Dodge
Messiah Chorus. Delsie shared her love of music with
her children and grandchildren.

Over the years, Delsie helped support her family
with many jobs. She was a nurses aide at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, a waitress at Johnnys Truck Stop, the
head cook at the Cedar Valley Somers Schools and she
loved restoring and refinishing antique furniture with her
husband, sharing her knowledge with 4H clubs. She was
a member of Slifer Church of the Brethren, a president of
the Ladies Aid, provided special vocal music for the services, and presided over many Sunday school openings.
She was a member of Eastern Star and Daughters of the
g
American Revolution.

Preceding Delsie in death were her parents;
husband; sister, Lois Irene Malloy and an infant brother, p
Lee Arlen Harding. Those left to cherish her wonderful 6
memories are her daughters, Charlotte Ann (Robert) At-
water of Leavenworth, KS, Nancy Jane (Clifton) Nielsen R
of New Hampton, IA and Susan Beth (Stanley) Hoover F
of Plattsburg, MO; along with six grandchildren, Brent
Atwater, Renee (Tom) Hotovec, Steven Hoover (Barry), a
Michael Nielsen, Stacey (Alex) Johnson, and David F
(Laura) Nielsen; six great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jacob,
Avery, Alivia, Connor and Jordyn; and nieces and neph- a

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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of Sept 7th to Sept 14th

Thursday, Sept. 8
PVES & SVHS School Picture Day
PVES Preschool Classes Begin
4:00 p.m. JH Volleyball vs. Madrid
4:30 p.m. JH Cross Country @ Jefferson
5:00 p.m. B&G V Cross Country @ Greene County
6:00 p.m. JVR/JV/V Volleyball GAME - Sioux
Central @ Southeast Valley
Friday, Sept. 9
SVHS Junior Class Magazine Sales Sept 9 thru 19
7:00 p.m. V Football GAME - South Central
Calhoun @ Southeast Valley
Saturday, Sept. 10
9:00 a.m. V Volleyball Webster City - G V VB
Monday, Sept. 12
4:00 p.m. JH Volleyball @ Coon Rapids
6:00 p.m. JV Football GAME - Southeast Valley @
South Central Calhoun
6:00 p.m. JVR Volleyball GAME - Mutli-Team
Tuesday, Sept. 13
4:15 p.m. JH Football vs. PAC
6:00 pm. JVR/JV/V Volleyball GAME - Manson
NW Webster @ Southeast Valley
Wednesday, Sept. 14
SVMS Picture Day
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Mackenzie Crampton - Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Jaguar JV volleyball
team defeats Titans

The Jaguar junior varsity volleyball squad split
during the second week of the regular season. They
defeated the Titans of Graettinger-Terrill R.A., by the
scores of 25-21 and 25-12.

On Thursday, September 1st, the girls lost to the
Mustangs of Newell-Fonda by the scores of 20-25, 2225. The team will continue to work on consistency during play.

Passing the ball off the serve is critical in setting
up the offense. The team is doing a better job with blocking at the net though. The Jaguars will face Sioux Central
at home on September 8th. Their overall record is 2-5.

Our Saviours Lutheran

churchs list of events

Wednesday, Sept. 7 Confirmation Class will begin in the fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8 Choir practice will begin at 6
p.m. and GriefShare will begin in the Fireside Room at
6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Mens Group will meet in
Room #5 at 9 a.m. A Bridal Luncheon will be held in the
Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept 12 Sewing Day will begin at 9
a.m. There will be a council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fireside Room.

Tuesday, Sept 13 Sewing Day will begin at 9
a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 Wednesday Night Supper
and Sunday School Confirmation class will begin at 5:30
p.m. in the Fireside Room.

Down Memory Lane

September 7, 2016

B Y

Shall we overcome?

Once again my memory has been jogged by an
article in the Des Moines Sunday Register. The subject
of the article was the sale of the Griffin Building, one of
the oldest remaining of our Downtown buildings. It was
originally known as the Flynn Building and I think may
have been named for the Flynn family of the old Flynn
Dairy. The Flynns originally had their dairy farm way
out on Hickman and that farm became the Iowa Prison
Farm for a number of years. Now you would recognize
it as the Living History Farm with the old mansion still
standing and a pioneer town rebuilt on the site.

But, back to the Griffin Building. That is the
building at 7th and Locust streets in the heart of downtown Des Moines where the famed Katz Drugstore occupied the prominent corner. I have reported before;
they were famous for their Friday catfish special meal
a whole small catfish, potatoes, vegetable, roll and butter for fifty-nine cents and if you wanted coke or other
drink, add five cents. The sales tax was still at two cents
per dollar so one got quite a bargain in 1946/47 but then
starting wages were averaging $100 a month but very
little income tax deducted, health insurance for general
employees not yet introduced so one did take a fair percentage home.

When living in Des Moines at the time at the
YWCA which was in the downtown area, should I still
be in town on Friday evening, I often walked down to
Katz that evening for the catfish meal. Other Y residents
might go too. Most of us were young girls just out of
high school and off the farm or farming communities
and had a lot to learn about city ways and the varied
population of urban areas. It was in the summer of 1948
at the Katz Drug Store lunch counter where a young black
(then still called negro) woman, Edna Griffin, sat down
on a stool and ordered an ice cream. She was refused.
She almost immediately began her own campaign/fight
against such treatment and inequality. She was ahead of
the big movement when Rosa Parks boarded the bus
thus starting a nationwide fight for equal rights. Iowa
was actually a leader in the equal rights fight.

`Being young, nave, just out of the little farming
community, not really having encountered the inequality
of races situation, I honestly didnt at that time fathom
such treatment. I thought everyone was equal, could go
where they wanted to, could sit where they wanted to,
could go into a restaurant or store and be treated like any
other customer. But, then, I started to gradually learn.
The Y had a communal kitchen where we each had a
cupboard shelf and refrigerator space. Imagine! We must
have been a trustworthy bunch I never missed anything
and heard no other complaints. While in the kitchen one
day the only other person about was the black woman
who was the second floor maid (cleaning lady). She sat at
the table with me and we talked a bit. She indicated that
it was okay for us to talk at that place as it wasnt public.
She had a young son and in our conversations I learned
that she would be unhappy if her son were to date a white
girl, just as your mother would be if you dated a negro
boy. I was learning.

Then when I no longer lived at the YWCA but
worked at the YMCA the second floor porter, Les, and I
became good friends but only on the second floor. He
was almost old enough to be my father. He told me that
no one should ever hurt me or the other young girls, my
friends in other departments, as he would take care of
them. But he also told me that if I were walking down
the street and saw him coming toward him to ignore him
and he would be moving to the sidewalks edge as we
passed. He didnt want to cause any trouble for me or
my friends. There was a small snack counter installed
in the lobby of the Y and it had a few stools, grill, etc.
for short orders. A young man named Vic, just about
my age, was hired to run it. It was okay to talk with him
while at the counter but we were actually advised, dont
linger at any time in the public areas talking with him
or a couple other negroes that worked in other departments. I did become acquainted with him. Vic worked
hard and earned enough money to buy a car a snazzy,
shiny bright yellow convertible. One evening I was leaving a bit later than usual and as I came out the door, there
Vic was parked, hoping to show off his new (used) car.
He offered to give me a ride home and these days I would
accept gladly over a bus ride. However, I explained that
we both needed our jobs and even though we worked for
a Christian establishment, the powers that be might
frown on it. He agreed. I thanked him and he drove away.
I learned Vics Dad had a barber shop close by on Grand.
Tom ended up being my husbands barber for a number
of years and Tom, a great Christian fellow, gave my oldest boy his first haircut. Vic went to barber school and
joined Tom and so I often dropped in after work to meet
my husband who stopped for a haircut. By then times had
changed and we had a lot of neat conversations over a
number of years. I had never understood the separa-

S A R A

D O W N S

tion thing so it was not hard for me to accept equality. Too bad inequality still exists in many aspects,
not only for African Americans but all races. A lot of
inequality is based on how much money we have in our
pockets, the kind of car we drive or the house or neighborhood in which we live and, sadly to say, even some
of our religion. Too bad. Well just have to keep trying
to overcome.

Amber Love accepts

Librarian position
at Library in Paton
Hopes to bring in new patrons...

Amber Love recently accepted the position as
Librarian of the William Paton Public Library.

Amber has always lived in between the towns
Paton and Gowrie.

She attended school in Gowrie and graduated
from Prairie Valley in 2004.

Amber attended ICCC in Fort Dodge and earned
an AA as an Art major and my AAS as a Graphic Tech.
She then continued on to get her BA in business management.

Her father is John Love who owns Loves Computers in Callender. Ambers Mother, Carol is a LPN at
The Greene County Hospital.

I really hope to help bring in new patrons with
different programs that can be informal and entertaining
for all ages with new and exciting programs, says Amber.

Ambers first exciting new program is an event
called Royal Story Time She adds I want to encourage
those who are interested to come in costume.

This event will include story time and snacks as
well as a craft in which the participants will get to craft
their very own crown to take home.

The Royal Story Time event is Thursday, September 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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14-Sept

Birthdays
Marilyn Jensen, Jason Johnson Jr.
Dave Seil
Ruth Fredrickson, Dianna Hanna
Neil Lusmann
Brandon Harrison, Sarah Lusmann
Frances Johnson, Cec Winkelbauer
Judy McKenney
Cory Saxton, John Skoglund
Hayden Ball, Ryan Lusmann
Anniversaries
Paul and Peg Vote.
Kim and Linda Martin; Cory and Jamie
Saxton.
Dean and Brenda Gleason;
Barry and Amanda Johnson.
Joe and Denise Wiederin.
Bill and Carol Cook;
Mike and Sherry Shaw.
Jay and Patti Anderson.

September 7, 2016

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Southeast Valley Homecoming Senior Royalty...

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north room in the Carecenter on Saturday, September 10
at 3:00. The public is invited to attend.

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Security Savings Bank Mystery Trip, Lake Okoboji. . .

The first stop in the Mystery Trip was Lake Okoboji. Pictured left to right are Sue Anderson, Jeannie Streit, Mary
Larson, Martha Norine and Renae Lane.

Mystery Trip travels to unique destinations

48 enjoyed the trip. . .

This summer, Security Savings Bank sponsored
a Mystery Trip which forty-eight brave souls ventured on
not knowing where they were going or what they were
doing.

We started in Storm Lake with a guided tour of
the Harker House which is listed on the National Historic
Register of Historic Places, lunch at Maxwells in Arnolds Park and then a gorgeous summer afternoon boat
ride aboard the Queen on Lake Okoboji.

Then we traveled north to New Ulm, Minnesota
for an evening murder mystery dinner named Murder at
the Gopher-Hawkeye Wedding, written especially for
our group and directed by Paul Warshauer. Barb Wire,
meets Smiley Schleissithofff and believes that he could
finally replace her dearly departed husband Copper Wire.

Mary Larson of Gowrie was chosen as audience
participation for her nursing abilities and medical advice.
The laughter rolls and the plot thickens as there is trouble
in Minnesota and Iowa with their respective families.

The next morning began with a visit to the

While in New Ulm the group also visited a 1870s
Harkin General Store.

1870s Harkin General Store, a guided tour of New Ulm,

a glockenspiel performance at noon, pork schnitzels and
brat landjaegers for a German lunch at Veigels Kaiserhoff and ended with a tour of the August Schell Brewing
Company. I would be safe in saying that it was enjoyed
by all when they asked if we could do another one next
year!

The Mystery trip group traveled north to New
Ulm, Minnesota to see the Glockenspiel.

Tomorrow's Leaders

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Pictured from L to R are, Russell, five, and Karlynn, 2 1/2, children of Chris and
Kristin Behrens; Kayleigh, one, daughter of Taylor Nelson and Lexie Crimmins; Lincoln,
eight, August, five, and Avery, 2 1/2, children of Jason and Kerry Akins.

September 7, 2016

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Top rated Algona Garrigan beats

SV Jaguars; Jag passing game is good
Great effort by Jags but Garrigan has tough team. . .

Southeast Valley lost a tough game Friday night
in Algona to Bishop Garrigan 41-28.

The Jaguars trailed 21-7 at the half and closed
the gap to 27-21 at the end of three quarters. The Jaguars
had a chance in the fourth quarter but a few plays determined the outcome.

Coach Mike Swieter knew going in this was going to be a very tough game. Garrigan was an 11-1 team
last year and returned four linemen, TE, their best WR
and their best TB and seven starters on defense.

I had studied film and knew this would be one
of the most physical games of the year and it was, said
coach Swieter. There are no excuses. They were the
better team and we are not happy losing and we will get
focused and back to work.
Turnover is costly

The Jaguars were behind by six when they fumbled the ball on their four yard line. Bishop Garrigan
recovered and then took advantage of the opportunity and
scored a touchdown on the next play. That was a turning
point in the game.

The Jags still hung around and Nolan Brand hit
Kaleb Jondle for his 4th touchdown throwing a 77 yard
TD. Dakota Jaeschkes PAT was good.

With one last chance to stop Algona Garrigan on
third down, AG broke a 50 yard run for the final score
to close out the game.

We never like to lose but we can look at this
game and learn from it and move on, said coach Swieter.
They were better and we kept fighting till the end. The
kids never gave up. And that makes us coaches proud.
We can face the fact we got beat by a better team.

Aaron Swieter, #15 ran the football in for a touchdown after he intercepted the Eagels pass Friday, August
26 in Gowrie. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

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9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip
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10:15 a.m. Worship
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 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
9:00 a.m. Worship
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, LANYON
10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Jaguar passing
game was very good

Quarterback Nolan Brand had another good
game, completing 14 of 21 passing attempts for 309
yards. He had four touchdown passes and his longest
touchdown was 81 yards.

Dakota Jaeschke had three receptions for 132
yards; Nolan Johnson, 6 receptions for 91 yards; and Kaleb Jondle, three receptions for 87 yards.

The running game was just about nonexistent.

We are very happy with the passing game,
said coach Swieter. We must get better in our running
game. Both teams have stopped our run game and we
cant have that to be where we want to be. We will get
things adjusted.

Dakota Jaeschke had 16 points including two
touchdowns and four PAT points. Johnson and Jondle
had one touchdown apiece.
Jaguar defensive
stat leaders

Ryan Gustafson had one interception and Daven
Rees had one fumble recovery.

Defensive stat leaders were: Kyle Jondle, 9 total
tackles; Ryan Gustafson, 6.5; Alex Pliner, 6; and Aaron
Swieter, 5.5.

Jondle led in solo tackles with eight and Pliner
and Gustafson had three each.
Jags start second
half very hot

The Jaguars started the second half hot with Nolan Brand hitting Dakota Jaeschke for a 85 yard touchdown pass. Dakota Jaeschkes PAT was good.

At this point the kids has two choices. Give up
or go out and fight to the end, said Swieter. We fought
right to the end.

Garrigan answered the SV score with a 81 yard
rushing touchdown.

After a Ryan Gustafson interception, Jag quarterback Nolan Brand hit Dakota Jaeschke for another 23
yard touchdown. Jaeschkes PAT was good. The Jaguars
were trailing by only six at the end of the third quarter.

Southeast had very nice 13 play touchown drive
in the first quarter. Nolan Brand culminated the drive
when he threw a 12 yard touchdown pass to Nolan Johnson. Jaeschkes PAT was good and the score was 7-7 at
the end of the first quarter.
Individual Statistics
Passing

Att.
Comp Yds/Com.
Nolan Brand
21
14
22.1
Rushing

Att.
Yds.
Rush TDs
Nolan Brand SR 4
-19
0
Kaleb Jondle
10
27
0
Aaron Swieter
4
1
0
Receiving

#Rec. Yds. Receiving
TDs
Dakota Jaeschke
3
132 44.0
2
Nolan Johnson
6
91
15.2
1
Kaleb Jondle
3
87
29.0
1
Aaron Swieter
2
-1
-0.5
0
Scoring

Pts.
Rushing
FG
PAT
Dakota Jaeschke
16
0
0
4
Nolan Johnson
6
0
0
0
Kaleb Jondle
6
6
0
0
Tackles

Unas.
Asst.
Solo Sacks
Joel Anderson
0
1
0
Sam Berglund
2
5
0

Nolan Brand, quarter back for the Jaguars looks
for the pass. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Jaguar JVR team

romps over East Sac
35-0 to start season

The Jaguars JVR football team got off to a

great start with a 35-0 victory over East Sac County on
09/01/16. Colton Kamp ran for paydirt twice.

Hunter Kruse found Carter Fluckiger and Chase
Swieter for touchdown passes. Hunter also passed to
Carter Lane for a 2 point conversion and ran in a 2 point
conversion.

Mason Ackerson contributed two interceptions
to the Jaguars stout defense. The JVR Jaguars record is
1-0.
Kenny Blunk
Jaden Cline
Nick Eslick
Zach Graves
Ryan Gustafson
Dakota Jaeschke
Nolan Johnson
Nyles Johnson
Kaleb Jondle
Kyler Jondle
Alex Pliner
Daven Rees
Aaron Swieter

1
2
0
0
6
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
3
7
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
0
2
1
0
8
2
0
3
6
1
1
0
0
3
5
0
Interceptions

Interceptions
Return Yrds
TDs
Ryan Gustafson 1
12
0
Fumble Recoverie

Fumble Recoveries
Fumble Return Yards
Daven Rees
1
0

PAT Kicking

PAT Att.
PAT
PAT%
Dakota Jaeschke 4
4
100.0
Kickoffs

Kick Offs
yds.
Touchbacks
Dakota Jaeschke 5
197
0
Punting

Punts
yds.
Longest Punt
Mason Ackerson 6
204
46
Kick Off Returns

KOR
yds.
KOR for TDs
Nolan Johnson
1
22
0
Nyles Johnson
4
57
0
Kaleb Jondle
2
20
0

Log cabin is Lehighs first building

Built in the fall of 1852...

One of the landmarks of the early pioneer day,
this log cabin which was built in the fall of 1852 and was
the first dwelling erected in Lehigh.

It stood on the ground which is now occupied

A sketch by Becci Lindstrom of Lehighs first residence

by N. H. Tysons brick residence on Main Street. At that

time there was heavy timber where the main business portion of the town now stands.

The old cabin was far from being a handsome
building. It was built of logs, rough hewn, with coarse
mortar between their timbers.

There was a door on one side and in each end of
this old building was a small opening used as windows.

The old log house was moved to the east side of
the river just south of where the old railroad bridge used
to bed . Five years ago (1905) it was torn down and the
logs used for other purposes.

No longer will be brought to our eyes the recollections of the early days, and in a few short years, we
will forget the scenes of the labor and sacrifices made by
our forefathers in clearing away the land and preparing it
for the abode of the people who now have the right to so
richly enjoy it.

Basil Williams, a life long resident of Lehigh,
was born in this log cabin.

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CITY OF
FARNHAMVILLE
Farnhamville City Council
Special Council Meeting
August 29th, 2016

The Farnhamville City Council met on Monday August 29th for the
discussion of Employee Benefits. Mayor Frank Morgan called the meeting
to order at 6:00 P.M. with council members Alex Farley, Rita Kail, Jeff
Kicklighter and Clint VanKley present. Absent Barbara Gregg.

Motion by Kicklighter, seconded by VanKley to have Kail do a
spreadsheet on different scenarios on employees vacation, sick leave,
funeral leave with a another meeting scheduled for September 26th at
6:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion by Farley, seconded by VanKley to adjourn. Motion carried.
Emily Bendickson
City Clerk

Frank Morgan
Mayor

CITY OF
FARNHAMVILLE
THE CITY OF FARNHAMVILLE
PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, September 12th, 2016
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Place: City Council Chambers

Public hearing on bidding on removal of buildings or sale of property
at 325 Summit Avenue, Farnhamville, Iowa.

WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
August 23, 2016 - 10:00a.m.

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
August 16, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for D.D. #197. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve wage increase
for Angela Halfwassen from $29.19 to $30.00 per hour effective August
29, 2016 per recommendation of Kari Prescott, Webster County Health
Department. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve wage increase
for Correctional Sgt. Brian Nellis from $18.12 to $18.45 per hour effective
August 27, 2016 per recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve wage increase
for Correctional Sgt. Shawna Dencklau from $18.12 to $18.45 per hour
effective August 27, 2016 per recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail
Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve employment status
for Austin Pohl, Steven Shannon and Daniel Villa Ramirez to be changed
from part-time to full-time per recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail
Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Updates for Larson Site in Section 28, Clay
Township; Nels Home in Section 25, Fulton Township and West Roland
Pork, Inc. Section 9, Roland Township. (Copies on file in Auditors office).
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize
chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to extend overhead
electric across Hayes Avenue and north of 205th Street to new meter for
Union Pacific railroad signal in Section 29, Township 89 North, Range
29 West, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to extend underground
electric across Quail Avenue to new transformer at 2055 Quail Avenue in
Section 27, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township. (Copy
on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize chair
to sign utility permit from Frontier Communications to bury fiber cable
along north side of 255th Street from near Highway Street in Otho east to
Nelson Avenue and along west side of Nelson Avenue from north side of
Des Moines River bridge north to Elm Drive in Coalville. (Copy on file in
Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Dencklau, 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
August 30, 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
August 23, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve hiring and
employment of Robert Wright, Part-time Correctional Officer effective
August 30, 2016 at the rate of $15.16 per hour per recommendation of
Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to accept and place on file
the resignation of Alisha Edman, Home Care Aide effective August 23,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to accept and place on file
the resignation of Cameron Hicks, Correctional Officer effective August 23,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to accept and place on
file the separation of employment of Rebecca Jones, Home Care Aide,
effective August 19, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer, to approve hiring and
employment of Nathan McSparin, IT Intern, effective August 30, 2016 at
the rate of $11.00 per hour, per recommendation of Andy McGill. Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve request from
Marshall Stanek to assign the County-held Tax Certificate #P0080005;
parcel #0729176007 for the price offered at the June 2016 Tax Sale.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize
transfer from Fund 0052 (LOSST Special Revenue) to Fund 2000 (Debt
Service) in the amount of $534,888.00 for fiscal year 2017 debt payment for
Law Enforcement Center Remodel Project. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to bring to the table the
selection of Webster County ICAP/IMWCA Insurance Agents.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to appoint Calvert and
Johnson Insurance Services as agency of record for Webster County
ICAP/IMWCA Insurance. Ayes: Leffler, Campbell, Singer and Fletcher.
Nays: Dencklau.
Motion carried.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Prairie Energy to replace overhead
power lines along Xavier Avenue and 230th Street in Sections 1, 11, 12
Township 88 North, Range 27 West, Washington Township. (Copy on file
in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to adopt the following
resolution:

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 306.41 provides for the temporary
closing of sections of roadway when necessary because of construction
and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, Webster County has contracted with Peterson
Contractors, Inc. to replace a bridge on Route P59 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue)
between 270th Street and 280th Street, and

WHEREAS, said bridge replacement project will cause a portion of
Route P59 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue) to be temporarily closed to through

traffic for up to 3 weeks from the junction of Route D33 (a.k.a. 255th Street)
south to the junction of Route D43 (a.k.a. 290th Street) and the following
roads be designated as a detour route:

From the junction of Route P59 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue) and Route
D33 (a.k.a. 255th Street), thence west approximately 2.75 miles on Route
D33 to the junction of U.S. Highway 169; then south approximately 4 miles
on U.S. Highway 169 to the junction of Route D43 (a.k.a. 290th Street);
thence east approximately 2 miles on route D43 (a.k.a. 290th Street) to the
junction of Route P59 (a.k.a. Nelson Ave);

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the traffic control devices for
the aforementioned road closure and detour route were established on
Monday, August 22, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. and shall continue for the duration
of said bridge replacement project as determined by the County Engineer.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 30th of August, 2016 at Fort Dodge,
Iowa
Webster County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
s/Mark Campbell Chairman
s/Carol Messerly Webster County Auditor
Roll call vote: Ayes all. Nays None. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher 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 08-23-2016

A STITCH ABOVE THE REST
UNIFORMS
180.00
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC
SERVE PAPERS
85.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER LEASE
227.48
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
OFFICE SUPPLIES
38.95
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
COPIER LEASE
256.87
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERVICES, WELL TEST KITS
720.00
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL INC SUPPLIES
11.23
ALLIANT ENERGY
UTILITIES
50.80
ALLSCRIPTS
SUBSCRIPTION 8.82
ALPHA MEDIA
ADVERTISING
191.25
AMAZON.COM
OFFICE SUPPLIES
260.89
AMHOF, ROXANNE
MILEAGE
41.16
ANDERSON STATION INC
FUEL
185.64
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES
260.26
B & E PUMP SERVICE INC
WELL PLUGGING
429.00
BECKER REALTY & INVESTMENTS, RENT & EXPENSE
475.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
95.81
BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS, SHED SUPPLIES
312.50
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
616.28
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICE FEES
77.50
BROWN SUPPLY
PARTS
90.00
CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF SUMMONS
16.50
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
ALTERATION
6.00
CARSON-STAPP FUNERAL HOME, MEDICAL EXAMINER EX. 300.00
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., FUEL
827.20
CCPOA OF IOWA INC
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 260.00
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SERIVCES 12,000.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, PLAYSCAPE
623.69
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC., SUPPLIES
666.20
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
SUPPLIES
88.69
CHOICE PRINTING INC
ENVELOPES
156.00
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF
SUMMONS
22.00
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE, SERVICES
2,526.00
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INMATE MEDICAL
80.00
CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC., FOOD SERVICE
7,343.41
CR SOLUTIONS LLC
CONTRACT
1,000.00
CURASCRIPT SD SPECIALTY DIST, MEDICAL SUPPLIES
3,640.00
DANIEL PHARMACY
MEDICATION
104.19
DAYTON RESCUE SQUAD INC., MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 300.00
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO STAMPS
57.40
DEYTA LLC
HHCAHPS FEE
95.00
DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC
OIL & GREASE
3,296.40
ELDORA PHARMACY
MEDICATIONS
371.67
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING RADIO PARTS
877.47
ETR ASSOCIATES
SUPPLIES
176.32
FAMILY PET MEDICAL CENTER K9 SUPPLIES
75.99
FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 300.00
FASTENAL COMPANY
SUPPLIES
191.88
FORCE AMERICA INC
SUPPLIES
58.54
FORT DODGE ASPHALT
ASPHALT
1,402.10
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT
WATER
1,609.61
FREEMAN, SUSAN
WAGES
1,826.40
FRONTIER SERVICES 880.54
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
800.00
GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY FUEL
62.78
GOVCONNECTION INC
SUPPLIES/SECURITY
238.80
GOWRIE NEWS, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS
292.56
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICE FEES
26.54
GROUP SERVICES INC
SAFE-T FUND
20,000.00
H & M EXTERIORS & LANDSCAPING, MOWING EXPENSE
35.00
HARCOURT EQUIPMENT
PARTS
396.36
HARCOURT, TOWN OF
WATER
40.50
HAWKEYE LEGAL SERVICES INC., SERVE PAPERS
20.00
HEMOCUE AMERICA/RADIOMETER, SUPPLIES
668.00
HEPP, BLAINE
CONTRACTED WAGES
2,654.31
HERZOG, DARREN
CELL PHONE
40.00
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME, MEDICAL EXAMINER EX. 300.00
HOME HEALTH LINE
SUBSCRIPTION
547.00
HUGGHINS, CATHY
WAGES
700.00
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
46.95
HYVEE INC
SUPPLIES
299.95
IACCB, CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS
1,260.00
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC
SHREDDING
56.95
INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO
PARTS
1,287.31
IOWA ALLIANCE IN HOME CARE DUES
635.00
IOWA COUNTIES PUBLIC HEALTH AS, MEMBERSHIP DUES 150.00
IOWA COUNTY ATTY ASSN
REGISTRATION
130.00
IOWA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSC., CERTIFICATION
25.00
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSCIATION, TRAINING
275.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
ENVELOPES
1,743.42
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
CONFERENCE
95.00
IP PATHWAYS, COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET
1,654.19
ISAC
DUES FY2017
550.00
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM, HEALTH INSURANCE 156,348.00
ISG FIELD SERVICES LLC
INSPECTION SERVICES 46,816.65
J & K MARKETING, JACK BRADLEY, CONTRACTED WAGES 1,150.00
JANSSEN, BRAD
CELL PHONE
20.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
SERVICES
2,056.00
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
33.66
JP BYSON OIL COMPANY
TANK LEASE
60.00
K C NIELSEN LTD
SUPPLIES
121.14
KIMBALL MIDWEST
SUPPLIES
1,172.80
KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
COPIER LEASE
506.78
LARSON-WEISHAAR FUNERAL HOME, FUNERAL SERVICES 800.00
LAUFERSWEILER-SIEVERS
FUNERAL SERVICES
1,100.00
LAVISTA APARTMENTS
RENT PAYMENTS
250.00
LESTER REFRIGERATION
SERVICES
113.24
LEWANDOWSKI, DANIEL
MILEAGE
195.31
LIFEWORKS COMMUNITY SERVICES, CLEANING
1,191.00
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC COMPUTER SERVICES
250.00
LINN COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
16.50
LUTHERAN SERVICES
SHELTER SERVICES
574.74
MAIL SERVICES LLC
TAX STATEMENTS
175.08
MARCO INC
COPIER LEASE
352.16
MARCO INC
COPIER LEASE
1,576.31
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS GRANULAR MATERIALS 94,296.14
MARTINEZ, NORMA
INTERPRETER
90.00
MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY, DHS PARKING LOT 35,098.50
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SUPPLIES
1,337.66
MICHAEL TODD & CO INC
SUPPLIES
61.36
MICHAEL, BRETT
WAGES
1,386.83
MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC TOOLS
123.61
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
22,193.21
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE, SECURITY LIGHTING
75.64
MOORE MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
24.87
NANNIGA, JOHN
RENT
400.00
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
114.38
NEW COOP
WELL PLUGGING
500.00
NORTH CENTRAL IA SOLID WASTE, HAUL REFUSE
60.00
NORTHWEST MATERIALS INC MATERIALS
77.33
OFFICE ELEMENTS
PAPER
209.53
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
150.00
ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC TEST KITS
300.00
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
HEADLIGHT
6.37
PERSPECTIVE ENTERPRISES INC., SUPPLIES
3,048.00
PETERSON, CODY
CELL PHONE
40.00
PETERSON, JOE
CELL PHONE
25.00
PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC
SUPPLIES
617.05
PITNEY-BOWES INC
RENTAL CHARGES
136.74
POSTMASTER
POSTAGE
940.00

PPS SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
449.00
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP
UTILITIES
47.71
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE, LIGHTING
103.33
RAMSEY BADRE & ASSOCIATES INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,125.00
RAY, WESLEY
CELL PHONE
128.88
RESERVE ACCOUNT
POSTAGE
1,845.14
RILEY & ARMSTRONG PLUMBING INC, REPAIRS
3,177.85
ROSADO, LEANN
MILEAGE
161.70
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY
KEYS
90.00
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS SHREDDING
48.00
SHEHAN, PATRICK J
CELL PHONE
20.00
SIGN-UP LTD
SIGNS
21.50
SMITH MEDICAL PARTNERS
SUPPLIES
13.95
SNYDER & ASSOCIATED INC, SANITARY

SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 41,650.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
478.69
STAR ENERGY LLC
FUEL
4,226.40
STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE,

MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 3,046.00
STONE CREEK LANDSCAPE & NUSERY, TREES
2,912.00
SUPERIOR FENDERS INC
PARTS
1,875.00
TASER INTERNATIONAL
TRAINING
564.48
TESTAMERICA INC
MATERIAL TESTING
189.00
THE GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC., OUTSIDE REPAIR
77.50
THE ISLE CASINO & HOTEL
CONFERENCE
176.96
THE MESSENGER
LEGALS
1,041.97
THE MILK MOB
CONFERENCE
450.00
TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLIN, DOG POUND
152.51
TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES
336.43
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONE SERVICE
666.58
UNITY POINT HEALTH
CPR CARDS
288.00
UNITYPOINT CLINIC, MEDICAL DIRECTOR HOURS
4,350.00
UNITYPOINT HEALTH HOSPITALS, MEDICAL EXAMINER EX. 400.00
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, CONTRACTED SERVICES 125.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
SERVICE
6,626.09
VERMEER SALES & SERVICE INC., PARTS
1,215.66
VETERANS INFORMATION SERVICE, NEWSLETTER
60.00
VINSON, ANGELA
CELL PHONE
25.00
VISITING NURSES SERVICES OF IA, RN HOURS
2,800.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
MAINTENANCE
3,085.89
WAHKONSA MANOR
RENT PAYMENTS
43.00
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC., HAUL REFUSE
536.29
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE, 911 CIRCUITS
237.36
WEBSTER COUNTY FIREMANS ASSC., 2016 DUES
30.00
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS
81.00
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, SUPPLIES
3,575.77
WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV., COPIER LEASE
662.51
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
LAW LIBRARY
1,414.37
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICE FEES
63.48
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT WATER
65.20
YOUTH SHELTER CARE
SHELTER SERVICES
8,109.20
ZA PROPERTIES
RENT & EXPENSE
435.00
ZIEGLER INC
PARTS & LABOR
3,953.26

CITY OF GOWRIE

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City Of Gowrie
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Public Hearing
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September 19, 2016

7:00 P.M.
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At The

Gowrie Civic/Community Center
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1. First reading of Ordinance No. 232 - A Resolution Amending
Chapter 21 Of The Code Of Ordinance Of The City Of Gowrie, Iowa, Bys
Amending Provisions Pertaining To The Number Of The Trustees Of The
Library Board
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2. First reading of Ordinance No. 234 A Resolution Amending
Ordinance No. 226 Of The City Of Gowrie, Iowa, By Amending Certainb
Provisions Pertaining To Curbside Mailbox Requirements

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PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Prairie Valley Community Schools
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Board of Directors
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Southeast Valley High School Library
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Regular Board Meeting
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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6:30 p.m.

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The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular boardW
meeting on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in the Southeast Valley Higha
School Library.
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President Shannon Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. f

A roll call vote was taken.
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Present: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Kathy Carlson, Joef
Harrison, Gary Welter, Patrice Klingson

Absent: Jim Carlson

Also Present: Brian Johnson, Jim Duncan, Lisa Willardson, 2 public
members and staff.

Moved by Welter, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the consent
agenda items, including the agenda, approval of the minutes and approval
of the bills. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson, Welter,
Nays: None, Motion Carried: 6-0

The Public Relations Committee plans to meet in September.

Superintendent Brian Johnson reported on the first day of school.
He was pleased with how well the first day went. Felt it was organized.
Expressed his appreciation to the staff and expressed his gratitude to the
bus drivers and transportation department for their efforts.

Jim Duncan explained that a lesson in bus safety is given on the
first day. Its a very complex process to make sure all of the elementary
students are getting on the correct bus. Everything went fine.

Superintendent Johnson reported on Open Enrollment. Applications
will be processed and approved. He explained that the Board needs to
remain neutral in these cases to allow them to participate in appeals,
should the occur. The principals in each building have projected numbers
for each class. He warned not to get too excited about numbers until we
have actually completed the count day.

Johnson also reported that his hope is to have the 100 and possible
200 series of Board Policies updated to be reviewed at the joint board
meeting on September 21, 2016.00

Moved by Welter, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the financials
as presented. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson,
Welter, Nays: None, Motion Carried: 6-0

Jim Duncan reported that Open House at the elementary had a great
turnout. The elementary PTA hosted a free will donation supper for the
families. He expressed gratitude to the PTA for doing this. The first day of
school was today. Things went well. Thanks to the staff and parents for
their hard work in getting everyone where they needed to be. Mr. Duncan
submitted Iowa Assessments Data form 2015-16. The results were very
positive. Copies of the submitted information is available in the District
Office. The estimated enrollment for the first day was 231 not including the
preschool students.

An updated 5 year facilities plan was reviewed.

A joint board meeting is planned for September 21, 2016 in Burnside
at 6:00 p.m.

The Facility Committee recommendation to remodel the south wing
of the high school was discussed. An architect has been chosen and
needed approval from the board to move forward.

Moved by McGuire, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the hiring of
FEH Design to be the architect for the south wing project. Ayes: Miller,
McGuire, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson, Welter, Nays: None, Motion
Carried: 6-0

Moved by K. Carlson seconded by Welter to approve a 28E sharing
agreement with Manson to share TAG services. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, K.
Carlson, Harrison, Klingson, Welter, Nays: None, Motion Carried: 6-0

Jim Henrich submitted the following report:
August High School Board Report
Preliminary enrollment numbers at the high school are as follows:
9th86 students
10th98 students
11th80 students
12th91 students
Total355 students

Last years total on first day of school was 340 students.

Danielle Dee, our new counselor, and I attended the Career Day
planning on August 16th. This will be held at ICCC with St. Eds and Ft
Dodge on October 14th.

I held 9th grade orientation August 18th in the gym. We had pretty
good attendance, even with all of the activities going on. Congratulations

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

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to Andrew Dorage who was selected 1st team all-district in baseball. Also,
to Dakota Jaeschke and Cade King, who were chosen 2nd team alldistrict. Natalie Lambert was also selected all-district in softball. Kearsten
Hainzinger was also honored as academic all-state in softball.

Moved by Harrison, seconded by K. Carlson to adjourn: Ayes: Miller,
McGuire, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson, Welter, Nays: None, Motion
Carried: 6-0

Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Submitted by Lisa Willardson

BILLS PRESENTED AUGUST 24, 2016

Airgas
Supplies
HS Shop
$600.19
AlphaMedia (digity)
Advertising - Split with SWG, District $825.00
Amazon
Marketplace & retail
$949.63

Supplies
HS
$419.03
Arnold Motor Supply, LLP, Repair 2005-2 Spec Ed, Transportation $315.96

Repair
Transportation
$50.98
Athletica
Resale
Fall Cheer
$56.98
Black Hills Energy
Utilities
HS
$259.08
Blue Ribbon Pelhams
Water
District
$24.60
Boerner, Logan
Little Jags Booster Club, Scholarship $250.00
Breitsprecher, Josie
Dayton Community, Scholarship
$250.00
Brown & Saenger
Supplies
Technology
$50.40
Calhoun County ECA
Utilities
EL
$4,334.77
Carlon, Janet
Palmer Fund - reimbursement, EL $130.57
Carroll Refuse Service
Utilities
EL
$809.46
CDW, Chromebook Cases and ACAD Software, PPEL
$9,460.00
Central Iowa Distributing Supplies
HS Maintenance $386.60

Supplies
EL Maintenance $1,028.20
City of Callender
Utilities
Bus Barn
$160.86
Collins
Supplies
All Athletics
$832.27
Connecting Point
Supplies
Technology
$2,039.90
Crampton, Tori
Lehigh Lion's Club, Scholarship
$200.00
Curriculum Associates, LLC, Supplies
EL
$92.49
Deckers
Pitching Machine Softball
$1,781.00

Resale
Softball
$1,453.95

CITY OF CALLENDER

Housing Rehabilitation Program

NOTICE TO CITY OF CALLENDER RESIDENTS
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The City of Callender is accepting applications for their Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded housing rehabilitation program.
The objective of the program is the preservation of the Citys housing stock
through the rehabilitation of single-family home-ownership units located
within the incorporated limits of the City of Callender.

To apply, all of the following minimum requirements must be met:

1. The applicant must occupy the property to be assisted as their
principal place of residence and must own the property (Ownership means
holding Title to the property).

2. The applicant must have owned and resided in the property to
be assisted at least six (6) months prior to the date of application for
assistance and cannot be a under a contract sale.

3. The assisted property must be located within the targeted area as
identified on map below.

4. The applicant must be current with regard to their mortgage
payments, real estate taxes and utility payments associated with the
property.
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5. The assisted property must be hooked up to public water and
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6. The assisted property must be covered by property insurance in an
amount equal to or greater than the current assessed value of the property.
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7. The assisted property must be free from garbage, debris, refuse,
nbuilding materials, and abandoned non-operational or junk vehicles.

8. The household income must meet the program income guidelines
listed below:

INCOME GUIDELINES

Gross Yearly
Family Size
Household Income Limit
1
$35,500
2
$40,550
3
$45,600
4
$50,650
5
$54,750
6
$58,800
7
$62,850
8
$66,900

Applications are available at the Callender City Hall, 415 Thomas
Street, Callender, Iowa. Application assistance will be available on
dWednesday September 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at City Hall. Appointments
hare encouraged. To set up an appointment please contact Miles Brainard
at MIDAS Council of Governments (515) 576-7183 ext. 213. The deadline
for the initial round of applications is September 30, 2016 after this
date all applications will be processed and verified on a first come
efirst serve basis.

Resale
Baseball
$3,541.99

Supply
Football
$192.00
Des Moines Stamp
Notary Stamp District
$28.70
Engqiust Lumber
Building Trades Supplies, HS
$534.84
Feld Fire
Hood Inspection & supplies, EL
$674.00
Flinn Scientific Inc.
Supplies
HS
$578.94
Fort Dodge Comm Schools Sp Ed Tuition
District
$2,563.02
Gowrie Municipal
Utilities
HS
$4,971.87
Gowrie News
Publishing
District
$398.00
Grahm Tires
Tires Repair
Transportation $1,614.96

Tires Repair - Sp Ed, Transportation $271.48
Graphic Edge
Supplies
Football
$245.79
Grell Roofing, LLC
HS Roof
Capital Projects $51,000.00
Hanson, Brian
Travel & Cell phone 3 months, HS $277.20
Harcourt Equipment
Supplies
EL
$272.70
Hawkeye Fire LLC
Supplies
Transportation
$674.10

Supplies
HS
$220.00
Heater, Denny
DOT Physical Transportation
$80.00
Henrich, Jim
Travel
HS
$47.00
Hewlett Packard
Laptop Repairs Technology
$84.99
Hotsy
Supplies
Transportation
$66.00
ICCC
Lehigh Women's Club, Scholarship $200.00
IGCA School Membership Base Fee
All Athletics
$75.00
Iowa Athletic Field Const. Co, Check & replace Rainbird Heads

Capital Projects $378.86
Iowa Division of Labor
Boiler Inspection HS Maintenance $120.00
Josten's
Graduation supplies, HS
$1,579.21
JW Pepper
Supplies
HS Band
$27.59
Kabel Business Services HRA checks
District
$500.00
Kelco Signs
FFA Signs
FFA
$250.11
Lakeshore
Supplies FCS
$110.56
Landus
Supplies
HS Maintenance $233.91
Langner, Barb
Des Moines - cut glass, EL
$59.20
Latsa Company
Supplies
EL
$110.40
Lehigh Valley Telephone Utilities
Bus Barn
$81.41

DTS
Technology
$125.00
Lois Irwin
Meal account refund, Nutrition
$18.77
Martin's Flag Co., LLC
Supplies
HS
$421.12
McGraw Hill Education
Math Program EL
$4,894.62
Medco
Sideline table
Capital Projects $670.88
Menards
Supplies
EL
$179.72

Supplies
HS Maintenance $272.83
Midstate Plumbing
Ptrap Install
Capital Projects $270.00
Midwest Computer
EL Projectors
PPEL
$10,219.00
Midwest Technology
Supplies
HS Shop
$185.00
Modern Sound Engineering Repair
EL
$213.95
NAPA
Supplies
Transportation
$273.49

Supplies
EL
$24.64
Onsite Destruction Services, Shredding
HS
$177.60
Patrick Monaghan
Security
Football
$75.00
Pautsch, Terry
Reimbursement Transportation
$40.00
Pederson Sanitation
Roll Off
HS
$225.00
Pioneer Manufacturing Co Supplies
HS
$842.50
Powers Tree Service LLC Maintenance
Capital Projects $375.00
Prairie Lakes AEA
Ipads
PPEL
$3,450.00
Premier Cleaners
Uniform Cleaning HS Band
$641.00
Raxis Computer Center, Inc., Supplies
Technology
$2,281.31
Really Good Stuff
Supplies
EL
$453.79
Ricoh
Supplies
District
$1,870.40

Copier Lease
PPEL
$203.53
Rieman Music
Supplies
HS Band
$147.60
SAI School Administrators of Iowa, Membership, District
$759.00
Scholastic
Supplies
EL
$1,570.78
School Bus Sales
Parts
Transportation
$154.63

Parts
Transportation
$79.41
School Nurse
Supplies
EL
$911.32
School Specialty
Supplies
HS
$75.40

Supplies
EL
$1,014.49

Supplies
HS Kitchen
$42.41
Schumacher
Maintenance
HS Maintenance $199.29
Showers, Kirk
Maintenance
EL
$235.00
Smith, Kevin, River Days and Lehigh Lions Club, Scholarship $400.00
SOS
Supplies
HS
$682.70
Southeast Webster Grand Shared Expenses, District
$1,771.75
Southeast Webster Grand CSD, Lunch Account Transfers, Nutrition $213.08
Sports Page
Resale
Baseball
$240.00
Star Energy
Fuel
Transportation
$444.92

Diesel
Transportation
$338.91

Tank Rent
EL Maintenance
$50.00
TCB Sanitation
Utilities 3 months HS / Bus Barn
$375.00
Teacher's Discovery
Supplies
HS
$89.85
Trophies Plus, Photo Plaques TLC Conf
All Athletics
$315.10
Utley, Ron
DOT Physical EL
$80.00
Verizon
Cellulars
District
$604.63
Vogel, Sherry, Pool Entrance - Student Council - Activity, EL
$76.00
Walsh Door & Hardware Supplies
HS
$294.90
Web-Cal Coop Tele.
Telephones
District
$193.70

Telephones
EL
$321.33

Telephones
HS
$1,104.38

DTS
Technology
$375.00
Wellmark
FSA
Admin Fee
$538.50
Xenia
Utilities
EL
$564.80

Utilities
EL
$521.80
Zane Bloser
Supplies
EL
$522.76


$142,538.34

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inger was also honored as academic all-state in softball.

Next, the board explored the Facility Five Year
Plan. By fiscal years 20 and 21, the weight room will
be paid off and the district will be much more comfortable financially. A surplus of 1.5 million is expected for
the district at this point in time, and the board is urging
creativity in terms of what to do with the extra funds.

I must stress that this is tentative, suggested
Johnson. But, I would like us to have a blank canvas in
terms of where we want to go from here.

Additionally, it was suggested the district may
be able to secure even more excess cash by lengthening
the use of the current chromebooks from three years to
four years. Also, the track resurfacing may be pushed
back if use and weather delay the need for this to be completed. The district is also pleased to report the replacement of high school roof sections 1,2,9, and 12 have been
completed. However, it was noted the air-conditioning
unit above the kitchen at the elementary school is in need
of replacement.

In other news, its reported the PV and SWG
school boards will hold several joint meetings throughout this year. It is planned there will be four joint meetings throughout the year with facility tours following
each meeting. The next joint school board meeting will
be held in Burnside at the middle school on Wednesday
September 21st at 6:00 P.M. Interested members of the
respective communities are welcome to attend.
Future improvements
discussed by board
Items for the FEH contract were discussed.
FEH Design is the architectural firm the Prairie Valley
School District is considering for future renovations to
the high school. The board would like to discuss the feasibility of air-conditioning for the gym as well as a contract for renovation of the south wing of the high school.

Its been reported that visitors to the
high school are confused about where to go as they enter the south entrance. Its been proposed the office be
moved further to the east so that a visitors whereabouts
are more easily observed. Also, it is recommended that
the school board administration office be relocated to the
first floor. Finally, it is recommended a sign indicating
event entrance be added to the west entrance near the
gym, and that an exterior electronic sign be implemented
to educate parents and members of the community about
events taking place at the high school.

School board president, Shannon Miller, questioned whether the district needed to have an architect
working on the south wing renovation of the high school.

We must if the project is in excess of $125,000,
said Johnson.

The administration reported they have worked
with FEH previously, and they were the best compared
to other contractors. FEH has offices is Des Moines and
Sioux City.

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member, Kathy Carlson.

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SWG did not work with
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Finally, a 28E
Agreement was approved
for the TAG program. The
teacher will be shared between the two districts.

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2nd Annuual Harvest 9 Hole Classic. . .

The G3G, Gowrie Growth Group, had an awesome turnout for the 2nd Annual Harvest 9 Hole Classic held in Gowrie on Sunday August 28th! Twenty Eight participates come
from all over came out to enjoy the beautiful weather and a great game, that is double last years outcome. The winners are: 1st - Daxton Kelly; 2nd - Bryce Hulsebus; 3rd - Lance Walding;
and Long Drive - Jason Millere.

Nutcracker Ballet
youth, adult auditions
set Sunday, Sept. 11
At ISU in Ames. . .

Dont miss this opportunity to be a part of The
Nutcracker Ballet at Stephens Auditorium. Auditions are
scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2016 from noon 7:30 p.m. at Stephens Auditorium.

Now in its 36th year, The Nutcracker Ballet at
Stephens Auditorium has become an annual holiday tradition for many families in Central Iowa. This classic
fairy tale comes to life by showcasing the sensational talent of over 200 local dancers in three performances December 10-11, 2016.

To participate in this years Nutcracker Ballet, dancers must be six (6) years of age or older by the
performance date. Audition registration begins at 11:15
a.m. Parking is available in Lot B-3 (south side of Center
Drive).

Dancers are encouraged to audition for every
role they are capable of performing. Please arrive early to
complete the necessary forms prior to audition times. If
you would like to fill out your audition card and information sheet in advance, please visit the Iowa State Center
website at www.center.iastate.edu or www.rtdance.com.
For more information regarding the auditions, call the
Robert Thomas Dancenter at (515) 233-0826.

All dancers must wear leotards, tights and ballet
or pointe shoes. Dancers should be dressed, warmed-up
and ready to audition at the times listed below:

Noon 3 p.m. Children ages six and older.
These dancers must be enrolled in a dance studio. *Roles
include: Angels, Mother Gingers Kids, Harlequins, Indian Boys, Fritz and Friends, Clara and Friends, Russians,
Puppets, Soldiers and Mice.

3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Adult dancers. *Roles include: First Act Party Guests, Maids, Drosselmeyer, Justice Silberhaus, Frau Silberhaus, Mouse King and Mother
Ginger.

3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Ballet dancers (male and
female) for pointe (P) and non-pointe (NP) These dancers must be enrolled in a dance studio and pointe dancers must be studying pointe. *Roles include: Dolls (P),
Flutes (P), Neapolitans (P), Spanish (P), Chinese (P),
Flower Soloists (P), Dew Drop Fairy (P), Flower (P),
Snowflakes (P), Hungarians (NP), Nutcracker (NP),
Irish (NP), Arabians (NP) and Americans (NP).

*The order of auditions for roles may vary within each audition period.

tails or minnows or 1.5 inch panfish tube jigs. Work the

mid-lake area out from the Oriole Ridge Lodge. Bluegill - Good: Try small jigs tipped with crawler over pallet
piles in water less than 15 feet deep. Some bluegills can
be found between the island the beach and near buoy off
the shore from the Plover Bay Shelter. Hickory Grove
can produce some nice 7 to 8.5 inch bluegills.

Man pleads guilty

in April store
burglary in Dayton
At Caseys General Store. . .

Don Williams Lake--Black Crappie - Fair:
The summer crappie bite is still fair to good at Don Williams. Most fish are 8.5-9.5 inches. Slowly troll or drift
1/8 ounce jigs tipped with minnows or small white or
chartreuse twister tails in 15-20 feet of water in the upper
half of the lake. Crappies are suspended from 5 to 10 feet
down.

Hickory Grove Lake--Black Crappie - Fair: A
fair to good crappie bite has been going at Hickory Grove.
Drift or slow trolling 1/8 ounce or lighter jigs with twister

James Risetter, Webster City, pled guilty to a an
extortion charge in connection with the April 27 burglary
of Caseys General Store in Dayton.

Risetter will be sentenced on Sept. 26.

He admitted that he went to the counter in
Caseys in Dayton, putting his hand into a jacket, and
asking for money. It appeared that Risetter had a gun.

Judge Kurt Stoebe allowed Risetter to be released from prison until sentencing on Sept. 26. Risetter
will be staying with his brother Wayne Risetter, Jewell.

The Webster County Attorneys office requested that he not be released.

Risetter must obey the law and remain in contact
with the Department of Correctional Services while staying with his brother and sister in Jewell.

A pre-sentence investigative report is being executed.

Ron Hargrave, from Webster City, shows off his restored license plates at the Callender Harvest and Music Fest.
This orginally was a hobby but it has grown into his business called License Plate Express. He takes an old license plate
sandblasted then he paints the license plate. He has been doing this since 1997.

Drake Carter, 5 years old from Manson, Iowa,
rides a pony at the Callender Harvest and Music Fest on
August 27.

Crappie fishing still

good at Don Williams
Lake near Pilot Mound

Callender
Harvest and Music Fest

Luke and Noah Danielson, twin two year olds
from Callender, and Erik Larson, seven year old from Fort
Dodge in the orange shirt, loves playing in the bouncy house
at the Callender Harvest and Music Fest on August 27.

Bingo was a popular event at Callender Harvest and Music Fest.