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April 13, 2016

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA


Southeast Valley High School presents John
Carianis Almost, Maine. The performance is on April
15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at the high school in Gowrie.

Almost Maine is a series of nine amiably absurdest vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism.

VOL. 126 NO. 15

Xi Eta Sigm donates


to GYC Skating Rink


The Xi Eta Sigma Sorority Group donated
$1,700 to Gowries Skating Rink which is a non-forprofit facility. Xi Eta Sigma raised this money through
their annual fundraisers which include the Cow Pie Bingo
in July and the Hamball Dinner in February.

This donation was greatly appreciated by the
GYC managers and Board Members and will be used
to purchase and repair their inventory of skates which is
quite costly.


This production is witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).


Pictured above are left: Adam Tucker, GYC Board
President and Mandy Thompson, Xi Eta Sigma Treasurer.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone


Association Held Annual Meeting of Members
Tuesday, March 15. . . .


The theme for this years Annual Meeting of tors whose terms expire. Steve Gustafson from Lanyon
Members for the Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Tele- with District 1, Kim Vosberg from Knierim with District
phone Association (WCC2 and Harry Armstrong
TA) is We Have You
from Badger with District
ur focus is on providing good
Covered. The members
3 were introduced to the
service to the members. The cowere treated to blankets
members.
illustrating how WCCTA

A strong financial
operative was founded because big
has them covered by proreport shows that WCCTA
companies didnt want to serve you due
viding landline telephone,
is well positioned for the
Internet and digital televifuture. Concerns about the
to the expense and challenges of rural
sion service to the sixteen
upcoming release by the
Iowa, General Manager, Daryl Carlson
communities in the coopFCC on a new Universal
told the attending members.
erative.
Service order were ex
Other items on
plained to the members. It
the agenda for the evening included the results of the is anticipated that support from Universal Service is exElection of the Board of Directors to replace the direc- WCCTA Annual Meeting continued on page 3...

Hannah Peterson,
Gowrie, one of five to
represent our state
In National 4-H Conference...

Five 4-H youth have been selected to represent
Iowa at the National 4-H Conference April 9-14 in Washington, D.C.

Webster County 4-Her Hannah Peterson, 17, is
the daughter of Mark and Kim Peterson.

A nine-year 4-H member, she has participated
in child development, citizenship, food and nutrition,
home improvement and leadership projects.

She has served as secretary, historian and photographer of her 4-H club.

She also has served on her county 4-H council
and on the State 4-H Council.


A wide variety of door prizes were handed out during the Annual Meeting. Everyone kept looking at their ticket
to see if they were a winner as the numbers were called out. This years winners included Mark Lindgren - 55 TV; Bruce
Light 48 TV; Dorla Neiderheiser - 32 TV; Barbara Clidewell - 24 TV; Norma Morgan - 24 TV; Roger Coon - WiFi
Crockpot; Ray Glidewell - Roku3 Streaming Device; Angela Benfield - Dutch Oven; and Everett Hade - Chocolate Covered
Candy Gift Basket. Photo by WCCTA.

Visit www.daytongowrienews.com for your local news...

April 13, 2016

Card of Thanks!

The family of Tracy Hockemeier would


like to express their deep appreciation for the
outpouring of kindness they have received. To receive
such love, compassion and support during this time of
loss is truly a blessing.
~ Sincerely,
Megan, Trayton, Trey and
Sophie Hockemeier
Rudy Hockemeier
Crystal and Chris Searles
Matthew and Lisa Hockemeier
Corey and Annette Hockemeier

Card of Thanks!

Marion Peterson and


family would like to express
their thanks for the prayers,
cards, and visits during his
recent stay in the hospital
and nursing home.

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Two Gowrie farmers elected to board

Landus Cooperative Announces


officers for Board of Directors

Formerly Farmers Cooperative, West Central Cooperative...



Landus Cooperative today announced election
results for officers for the Board of Directors held during
the cooperatives first board meeting.

With nominations from the floor and a majoritywins vote including all eighteen board members present,
John Scott, an Odebolt, Iowa-area farmer was elected
President of the Board of Directors for Landus Cooperative. Jordan Carstens, a Bagley, Iowa-area farmer was
elected Vice President and Dan Reynolds, a Rockwell
City, Iowa-area farmer was elected as Secretary/Treasurer
of the Board.

As a member of Landus Cooperative, I am first
and foremost pleased that we have such a talented and experienced board. Personally, it is an honor to be elected
by my peers to represent our farmers, said John Scott, an
Odebolt, Iowa-area producer and newly-elected President
of the Board of Directors for Landus Cooperative. Going
forward, our Board will focus on capitalizing on opportunities and doing the right thing to benefit our members.

Sue Tronchetti of Paton, Iowa; Sam Spellman of

Jaguar girls set four school


records at Ryan Relays
Team finishes fourth, many top 10 finishes. . .

Kasey Lumberg placed second in the 3000 meter run at the Richard Ryan Relays in Gowrie Monday,
April 4, as the SV girls track team placed fourth overall.

Lumbergs time 13:04.98 set a Southeast Valley
school record. The SV Jaguar girls finished fourth out of
six teams in Class A competition.

Pocahontas Area won the meet with 160 points
and Southeast Valley finished with 94 point, just three


Chelsea Grossnickle ran the 3rd leg of the 4x800
meter relay for the Jaguars Monday evening at the
Richard Ryan Relays in Gowrie. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

behind third place finisher Clarion-Goldfield.



The SV 4 x 800 team also finished second and
set a school record with a time of 10:31.66. The 4 x 800
is composed of Alli True, 2:39.41;Josie Breitsprecher
,2:41.49; Natalie Lambert, 2:34.76; and Erica Rittgers
2:35.50.

The 4 x 400 SV team finished third with 4:25.75*
and included Natalie Lambert 1:05.28, Kanyon Pepples
1:10.08, Josie Breitsprecher 1:05.75 and Erica Rittgers
1:04.35.

The 4 x 200 placed third with 1:59.76* and included Katara Jondle 29.94, Shelby 29.76. This was a
top 10 school finish.

The SM relay team finished third with a time
of - 1:59.32. The group includes Natalie Lambert 14.50,
Kanyon Pepples 13.47, Josie Breitsprecher 28.30,
and Erica Rittgers 1:02.79. This group set a school record.

The 4 x 100 team finish and placed in a top 10
for school times in this event. The PV 4x100 team includes Katara Jondle 14.38, Shelby Cummins 14.31, Karissa Hiesterman 14.62, Anna Heatherington 13.08.

This was a very tough meet to compete with
bigger schools there but overall I was happy with the girls
times, said coach Swieter. As long as we keep improving their times that is all coaches can ask from the girls.
They just need to keep working hard and by the end of the
season we should be where we hope to be.

Other top finishes were:

Jaiden Ackerson, placed fifth in the shot put at
31 4.75;

Jaiden Ackerson 83 10, was 4th in discus;

Claire Whalen was fifth in high jump 4 4;

In the long jump Mady Jaeschke finished
third with a school record of 153; Claire Whalen had
132:25. Jaeschke set a school record.

In the 200 Katara Jondle finished 29.17, 3rd
place, which is a top 10 mark; and Mady Jaeschke*

Woodward, Iowa; and Jim Carlson of Gowrie, Iowa; along


with Scott, Carstens and Reynolds will form the executive
committee of the Board.

Per the Articles of Incorporation voted on by the
membership, the Landus Cooperative Board of Directors
includes the following members. The year their current
term expires is also listed.
Tim Kolder, Ackley (2018)
Jordan Carstens, Bagley (2019)
Daryl Doerder, Boone (2017)
Nate Stewart, Cedar Falls (2017)
Gary Graber, Forest City (2018)
Jim Carlson, Gowrie (2019)
Trent Farnham, Gowrie (2018)
Matt Showalter, Hampton (2019)
Daniel Heller, Irwin (2018)
Jay Drees, Manning (2018)
Jim Long, Maxwell (2017)
Darrell Jensen, Menlo (2017)
John Scott, Odebolt (2019)
Craig Heineman, Ogden (2017)
Sue Tronchetti, Paton (2019)
Dan Reynolds, Rockwell City (2017)
Glen Christensen, Scranton (2019)
Sam Spellman, Woodward (2018)

Several additional committees were named. The
full list is online in the pressroom at www.LandusCooperative.com and available at Landus Cooperative locations.

As set out in the plan of merger and approved by
the voting membership, the first election for directors is
slated to be held in 2017.

The number of directors thereafter may be
changed pursuant to the terms of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Except as determined under the plan
of merger, board members serve three year terms, with a
limitation of four consecutive terms.

30.64, 5th place, another top 10.



In the 400H Karissa Hiesterman finished
1:20.17, 3rd place; and Shelby Cummings 1:17.44, 2nd
place.

In the 1500 - Alli True finished at 5:42.72, 3rd
place, and a top 10 school finish.

In the 100H - Natalie Lambert 17.26, finished
3rd place and Mady Jaeschke* 18.93.

The SH relay team - placed 4th, 1:19.20. The
group includes Mady Jaeschke 21.09, 2. Shelby Cummins 20.16, Anna Heatherington 18.95, Karissa Hiesterman 18.81.

In the 100 Kanyon Pepples set a school record at
13.63, 5th place.

In the 400M - Kanyon Pepples 1:08.42, was 5th
and Alli Ture* 1:08.52, 6th place.

In the 800 Kasey Lundberg finished at 2:59.64
which is in the top 10.

Monday, April 4
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Cub Scout Pack 42, 6:00 p.m. at
the Callender Heritage Library/
Community Center
Tuesday, April 5
Farnhamville American Legion
Post #510 and Sons of the American
Legion, 7:00 p.m., Legion building.
Rose Lodge #506, 7:30 p.m.
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

Southeast Valley senior track girls honored...



The southeast Valley Senior track girls were honored Monday evening at the home Richard Ryan Relays.
Pictured left to right are Anna Heatherington, Josie Breitsprecher, Natali Lambert, and Erica Rittgers. Photo
by Lisa Peterson.

April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Understanding Mortgages And Home


Equity Loans Before Diving In...

Two SV Students win at ICCC Business Day...



Eighteen area high schools were represented by 200 students at Iowa Central Community College Business Competition Day. Students competed in 26 different business-related skills. Pictured from left to right are Abigail Anderson AltaAurelia, 1st place; Elle Ruffridge Pocahontas Area, 2nd place; Michael Vosberg Southeast Valley, 3rd place; and Garrett Houdek Southeast Valley, 4th place all in the Job Seeking Skills category. The Iowa Central Business Competition
Day that was held on March 30th on our Fort Dodge Campus.

Southeast Valley students compete at Iowa


Central Industrial Technology Competition Day
Levi Whitmer and Sue Ellen Linn...

Iowa Central Community Colleges Annual Industrial Technology High School Competition was held
on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. On Competition Day,
approximately 210 students, representing 18 high schools
from our nine county areas and beyond, participated in
one or more of the 18 testing areas.

Levi Whitmer and Sue Ellen Linn both represented Southeast Valley in the welding category at Iowa
Central.

The students had the opportunity to apply the
knowledge and skills they had acquired from their dual
credited vocational classes, while competing for scholarships and prizes.

Competitions were held in the following areas:
Ag Technology: Precision Ag; Automotive: Intro to Auto

Tech, Intro to Engines, Advanced Automotive; Automotive Collision; Carpentry; Diesel; Electrical Technologies: Residential Wiring, Basic Electricity; Engineering
and Design: Introduction to AutoCAD, Solid Modeling;
Industrial Mechanics: Blue Print Reading, Shop Operations, Precision Measurements; Technical Mathematics;
and Welding: SMAW, GMAW, Oxy-Fuel.

The top three students testing in each area received a medallion, along with a scholarship to Iowa Central for the program they tested in. First place winners received $200 scholarships, second place winners received
$150 scholarships, and third place winners received $100
scholarships. Each program also awards prizes donated
by sponsoring companies from the area.

Are you thinking about upgrading to a larger


home? Maybe you want to stay in your home, but you
have some updating you want to do, like remodeling a
bathroom or kitchen? With mortgage rates still at an
all-time low, now is the time to start doing instead of
just thinking about it.

As the housing market is soon to be in full swing
and you are looking to purchase a home, why not
talk with your bank now on what type of real estate
mortgage will work best for you. Most banks can help
you pre-qualify for a loan so that when you do start your
search for a new home you will know what price range
you can afford. If you are a first time home buyer, ask
what type of grants or assistance that might be available
to assist you with a down payment or closing costs on
your new home. Keep in mind that you do not have to
use a lender suggested by your real estate agent.

Whether its a fixed or adjustable rate loan, be sure
that you understand all the terms of any real estate loan
you are considering before you decide which way to go.
Have questions? Dont be afraid to talk to your lender
as they would be more than happy to help you make the
right decision for you and your family.
If you are looking to do some renovations and
stay in your current home, think about the benefits of
a home equity product. There are two kinds of home
equity loans, a home equity line of credit, commonly
known as a HELOC and a home equity loan.

A home equity loan is a one time loan for a lump sum
distributed all at once with a fixed monthly payment. A
HELOC allows homeowners to borrow money one or
more times up to an approved credit limit, with a lower
payment. This gives you a variable payment amount.
A loan secured by a homeowners equity in a home can
be an economical way to borrow money as the interest
rate is typically low and, for many people, the interest
paid will be tax deductible. The equity in a home is
usually considered by an appraised value of the home,
and then subtracts the amount that is currently owed on
the current mortgage. As home values continue to rise,
home equity products have become a very popular tool
for homeowners.

By getting started now you will be ready to hit the
real estate market or the home improvement store with
knowledge in your pocket.
~ Written by Berna Tucker, Marketing Director at Heartland
Bank

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Gowrie, IA 50543-0473
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Many people showed up and packed the gym for the annual Webster-Calhoun Cooperative telephone Associations annual meeting. Photo by WCCTA.

WCCTA Annual Meeting...


continued from front page...
pected to decrease along with requirements to raise telephone rates.

Our focus is on providing good service to the
members. The cooperative was founded because big
companies didnt want to serve you due to the expense
and challenges of rural Iowa, General Manager Daryl
Carlson told the attending members. As a cooperative,
the directors, management and staff have the best interest
of the members in mindWe Have You Covered.

Other items presented to the members included
the announcement that there will be an upcoming rate increase for WCDTV and telephone service to cover the
higher costs that are charged to WCCTA. The WCDTV
rate takes effect on April 1st and the local rates and ARC
charge for telephone will be changed in June and July
respectively.

A reminder to the members that Manage Your
Media classes continue to be provided at no cost. The
classes include education, use and adoption of WCCTA
services as well as devices and applications that access
the Internet. Upcoming classes include iPad and Tablets
on April 18th and Basic eMail on April 20th.

A wide variety of door prizes were handed out
during the Annual Meeting. Everyone kept looking at
their ticket to see if they were a winner as the numbers
were called out. This years winners included Mark Lindgren - 55 TV; Bruce Light 48 TV; Dorla Neiderheiser
- 32 TV; Barbara Clidewell - 24 TV; Norma Morgan
- 24 TV; Roger Coon - WiFi Crockpot; Ray Glidewell
- Roku3 Streaming Device; Angela Benfield - Dutch

Oven; and Everett Hade - Chocolate Covered Candy Gift


Basket.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is located at 1106 Beek Street, Gowrie, IA 50543.
It has a fiber driven network and provides landline telephone, Internet and digital television service to the Iowa
communities of Gowrie, Pilot Mound, Vincent, Thor,
Churdan, Knierim, Somers, Barnum, Duncombe, Farnhamville, Badger, Clare, Moorland, Boxholm, Lanyon
and Paton. Additional information is available by calling
515-352-3151 or visiting http://www.wccta.net.

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Wednesday, April 13 - Roast Beef Stuffing & Gravy, Corn, Ice Cream
Thursday, April 14 - Creamed Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuit, Stewed Tomatoes,
Strawberry Rhubarb Raisin Crips, Orange Juice
Friday, April 15 - Hearty Veg Beef Soup, Corn Bread, Banana Half, Cinnamon
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Tuesday, April 19 - BBQ Pork on WW Bun, California Blend, Potato Salad,
Peaches
Wednesday, April 20 - Crunchy Pollock, Sweet Potato Wedges, Corn, Bean,
Broccoli Salad, Pineapple Crunch, Fresh Apple

April 13, 2016

Visiting Gowrie friends


in Arizona...

I attended Victory Lutheran church in Mesa
this past Sunday with my brother Denis. My mother
Rosalie was bothered by a sore back and wasnt able to
attend.

Pastor Larry Kassebaum offered this story. A
Brooklyn Dodgers baseball fan as a young boy was taken to a World Series game between his Dodgers and the
New York Yankees. The Yankees won the game and for
decades this man was very upset that the Yankees won
so handily. He was explaining his misfortune to a friend
decades later. The friend listened and then in an amazed
voice he said:

You mean you actually were there to see Don
Larsons perfect no-hit game?

As Christians we may look at an event or situation in a negative manner, when in fact what is happening has many positive consequences.

If something bad happens we ask, Why me?
Perhaps we should seek the opportunities being presented. Also, we just dont understand the moment.

It happened to the disciples. They didnt understand the crucifixion nor did the understand the resurrection. As humans it took time for them to grasp what
had happened.


My mother turned 89 on March 8 and I took
her and my brother Denis to dinner at the Sweet Tomato
in Tempe. For years the Sweet Tomato was a favorite
restaurant for her. Its mostly a good memory for her
today.

My mother is very active and doesnt take any
medications. She was lifting a few too many fruit boxes
recently resulting in some back pain. I always discourage my mother about lifting anything but she sometimes
doesnt heed this type of advice.

I am just thankful that she is so healthy and
active at her age. She walks her little Yorkshire dog,
swims occasionally, does housework every day, picks
fruit off her trees, and cooks.

I reside a few blocks away and I do see her on
most days, or I call. I do a few little things to help but
she always seems to handle her problems quite well.


I was able to see Dale and Kay Miller, Gowrie,
a few times. I didnt get to Arizona until early March this
year so I didnt see them to much.

One Sunday we attended our respective churches and had Sunday brunch at Painted Mountain which
has a fabulous golf course, great view of the Superstition
Mountains, and very nice restaurant.

On this particular Sunday the Kehoe family
from Gowrie was also there with other friends.

Dale and Kay reside in Apache Junction which
is very close to Dreamland Villa, my 55 plus community.

Dale and Kay always give me good perspectives on farming, family, and on developments in Iowa
and our area. We discussed everything from the Bakken
Pipeline to the new superintendent for both school districts. I sure enjoy their company.


For the past few years Ive help organize a
block gathering for our long block of neighbors on East
Ellis.

We had it on Saturday, March 19, at my adjacent neighbors home, Ralph and Iona. It was Ralphs
94th birthday that day and the following Saturday Iona
turned 92.

They are both doing so well. Ralph recently
secured a four-year drivers license. The two will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on May 29.

Jack, my neighbor across the street, is 85 this
year and decided to sell his motorcycle last fall. But he
and his wife Beverly remain very active.


I reside in Maricopa County in Arizona, which
is the fastest growing county in the nation.

But Maricopa County was recently in the news
for a very dumb thing. The county over the past two
presidential elections reduced the number of polling locations from over 400 to just 60 this year. This resulted
in long lines of voters in their recent primary election;
some voters waited more than four hours to vote.

The story made national headlines and hopefully the county will correct this mistake soon.

Gowrie Clean-Up
Days begins April 25


This year clean-up days will begin on Monday, April
25. Clean-up is for the residents of Gowrie ONLY. No businesses and no one outside the city limits should be hauling anything to town. Residents are encouraged to begin setting items
out at the curb the Friday before (April 22) and must be out by
8 AM on Monday morning. Separate your metals, tires, appliances and general debris into piles. BAG SMALL ITEMS.
Please plan accordingly; once the men have passed your house,
they will not come back. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

There is a limitation on the amount that can be set out
of 8x8x4 cubic feet.

There is a $15.00 charge on appliances, including
stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, hot water
heaters, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, TVs, computer monitors,
air conditioners and furnaces. A sticker must be purchased before appliances will be picked up and they need to be set out by
the deadline. Taking the doors off or taping them shut is recommended.

Prices for tires vary-please call for the prices.

Call the City Clerks Office at 352-3999 or the Gowrie
Utilities at 352-3065 for prices and/or to purchase stickers.

No yard waste, construction materials (lumber, drywall, etc.), car parts, paint, or chemicals of any kind will be
picked up.

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Whats new at Gowrie


Public Library
Upcoming Events...


The Gowrie Public Library has many exciting
upcoming events planned.

On Thursday, April 14 there is an after school
activity planned for 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. You can decorate
a flower pot and plant some seeds. All materials will be
furnished.

There will be a Library board meeting Tuesday,
April 19 at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 an adult color, coffee, and
cookies beginning at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 An after school activity will
be scheduled for 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. Joan Becker will
be speaking about her book Sentenced to Life. This
book is the Mark Becker Story. This function will take
place in the Community Center.

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events

Week of April 13th to April 20th

Wednesday, April 13
PVES - NO Classes for PM Preschool
Thursday, April 14
4:00 p.m. (A) Girls & Boys JV-Var Golf GAME Southeast Valley @ Pocahontas Area
4:30 p.m. (A) Girls & Boys V Track - BRAD KRUSE,
Manson
Friday, April 15
9:00 a.m. Tri-M Blood Drive
7:00 p.m. SVHS Spring Play Apr 15 & 16
Saturday, April 16
12:00 p.m. SVHS Spring Play Apr 15 & 16
Sunday, April 17
Iowa FFA Conference (Apr 17-19)
Monday, April 18
Teacher In-service - Full Day
NO SCHOOL
Iowa FFA Conference (Apr 17-19)
4:30 p.m. (H) Girls & Boys V Track SOUTHEAST
VALLY - Gowrie
Tuesday, April 19
Spring NWEA Map Testing (Apr 19-29)
Iowa FFA Conference (Apr 17-19)
TRI-M Blood Drive
4:00 p.m. (H) B JV-Var Golf GAME - ClarionGoldfield @ Southeast Valley
4:00 p.m. (A) G JV-Var Golf GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Clarion-Goldfield
4:30 p.m. (H) JH Track @ Burnside

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Down Memory Lane


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Spring has sprung; the grass has riz; Wonder
where the flowers iz! Thats an old old saying. Easter
Sunday, a bit cooler than we would have liked, has come
and gone. I have yet to see one of my springtime omens,
my little yellow dandelion but thats probably because
they have finally sprayed enough around my building to
ward off their appearing under my nose or foot this year.
But about a week and a half before Easter I came out
of the church and on the south side there it was, the first
small daffodil of the year poking its bit of greenery and
little yellow head about 8 inches above the ground. It was
a chilly, windy, misty day and it was bobbing around as
if to say, Im here, and I am going to stay! Within a
few days a half a dozen or so others joined it. Spring was
coming!

I tried to remember past years. I had to remind
myself that this year Easter Sunday was quite early so we
shouldnt compare to other years. I do remember one year
when my cousins family was hosting a family dinner. It
was a dreary, chilly, breezy, wet day but we all made it.
My cousin and her family from Marshalltown attended
and here she came in her high heels, trying to dodge the
elements, mud and puddles to gain access to that farm
house. Somehow she made it, all the time holding on to
her ultra-wide brimmed white straw hat. But that was her.
We all had a good time and over ate as usual and over
talked and over laughed, sharing things of each of our
families as we always did.

Another year it was so nice and it had been a

What God Wants Us to Do

D O W N S

more laid back day than usual. Probably my aunt and


uncle, cousins family and my mom, dad and I had a
noon repast and then retired home early for some rest.
It was a beautiful, warm day and I walked over to my
friend, Virginias home later in the afternoon. Near supper time her Mom announced it would be a good time
for a little picnic. So she packed up the simple Sunday
supper planned and we all went up on the hill east of
Boxholm, Starks place east of Glenns (then Johns)
place. We spread a blanket and laid out the repast and
enjoyed it as the sun sent its welcome rays down on us.

In my day, as we oldsters say, farm planting
usually didnt start until well into April. Hopefully some
of the fall plowing had been done and spring final readying had been completed. The corn planters had been
checked out to make sure they would operate properly
and there were a couple teams of horses around to be
available to pull the load. Thus on the warmer days
of spring came the ker-chunk, ker-chunk and the acres
piled up. Now to await the first little sprouts and soon
the first cultivating. These days many acres are planted
much quicker and earlier. But when that routine began
for us we knew that spring had sprung and summer was
on its way.

Thinking of spring reminds me of my early
Des Moines years. I worked for the YMCA for a couple
years and had the privilege of attending several sessions of co-ed camps for young adults up at the Y Camp
near Boone. Those were fun times. Wed have square
dances, campfires, singing, story telling, etc. One young
man, whose name escapes me now, was quite a story
teller, ad-libber, song leader etc. I do recall a song he
taught us and have sung it to my children and others over
the years. It is to the tune of Springtime in the Rockies.
When its Springtime in Alaska and its ninety-nine below; When the Eskimo go barefoot oer the ever drifting
snow; When the polar bears get sunburned and begin to
lose their hair; When its Springtime in Alaska, then Ill
change my underwear.

What are your spring memories and hopes? Its
here; just taking its own Iowa time to fully show its face.
HAPPY SPRING

Our Saviours Lutheran


Churchs schedule of events

Reminder

When it's springtime in Iowa...

*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*


www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Do we ever wonder about what God wants us


to do? Sunday will be coming up in a few days, so I
feel sure He wants us to go to church and worship Him.
Maybe we should take time to sit down and make a list of
what we think God wants us to do in the next few days.
Heres what my list might look like God wants me
to worship Him, to thank Him, to love Him, to read His
Word each day, and to tell others about Him. These are
just a few of the things I believe He wants me to do. God
helps us in so many ways. Maybe we should make a list
for those things too. I know our blessings are endless and
He never stops loving us. We need to remember to do
things God wants us to do as His children.

Prayer: Lord, we sometimes take You for
granted and forget to do things for You. It is only simple
things You want us to do nudge us when we forget. In
Jesus Holy Name, Amen

S A R A

April 13, 2016

ICCC Essay Scholarship winner...



Kate Dyer from Southeast Valley won first place for
the Essay Scholarship worth $500 at the Iowa Central
Health Competition Day that was held on March 30th on
our Fort Dodge Campus. Photo by ICCC.


Wednesday, April 13 Confirmation Class will
begin in the Fireside Room at 6 p.m. Bible study with
Don Doolittle will begin at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 Women of the Word will
meet in the Fellowship Hall at 2 p.m. GriefShare Class
will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 Mens Group will meet in the
Fireside Room at 9 p.m.

Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. there will be a Bible
Study with Don Doolittle in the Fireside Room.

Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. Womens Evening
Bible Study will meet in the Fireside Room.

Wednesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Confirmation
Class in the Fellowship Hall will begin.

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Southeast Valley receives Team Unity Award...



Southeast Valley High School was awarded the Team Unity Award at the Iowa Central Health Competition Day that
was held on March 30th on our Fort Dodge Campus. Photo by ICCC.

April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

This is your life. . .

Galen Patrick stressed goals


for his PV students, athletes
PV Art teacher, girls track coach for 30 years. . .
By Glenn Schreiber

Galen Patrick, former Prairie Valley High
School art teacher, volleyball coach, and track coach,
helped his track and volleyball students and art students
develop goals as artists and athletes.

Patrick was an art teacher and coach for the
Prairie Community school district which later became
the Prairie Valley School District following the consolidation with Cedar Valley Community. Mr. Patrick was
a teacher and coach for the two school districts for 30
years, starting in 1975 and concluding in 2004.

I wanted to connect with all of my students,
said Galen. And I wanted them to excel in the classroom and as athletes.

Patrick was the girls track coach and this gave
me an opportunity to know my students better.

He continued, I realized that students performed better when they had goals. They just gave a better effort.

Coach Patrick instructed his athletes to write
down their short term and long term goals. Their short
term goals may involve getting in good shape to run
around the track one time. A long term goal could have
involved qualifying for the state track meet, Patrick explained.

Art students

In the classroom there may have been 20 students in art and therefore there were 20 students at different levels. One student may have completed something in one hour and another student would have needed
a week for the same art assignment. So, as a teacher, you
have to adjust your teaching methods for each individual
student.

He continued, In art there was never a right
way or wrong way. Each student is different.

Mr. Patrick started his art students with drawing.
After learning to draw students became involved in painting and other art forms.

One of the advantages I enjoyed as an art teacher was that I was able to be with most of my students for
four years. In English, Math, Science, students
are with a teacher for perhaps a semester. I was
able to work with my students for four years
and really get to know them, stated Patrick.

I was able to assist them with goals,
he noted. In art everyone has a different way
to interpret a project. If we wanted simple duplication we would use a camera. But the art
work reflects a students feeling about the subject.

Many of his art students are now in-


Pictured above is Coach Patrick with the 1998 Priarie Valley Track Team that
finished 4th at the State track meet.

volved in some form of art


in their own careers. Some
are graphic designers or
designers in a field such as
fashion.

One of his art students, Erica Culver, is now
a designer with Hallmark.

Patrick would often cite a quote by Picasso
who said: "It took me four
years to paint like Raphael,
but a life time to paint like
a child.
Girls track coach for
30 plus years

Galen was a track
coach for the girls at the junior high level and then in
high school.

Track is an extension of the classroom,
said Patrick. I was able
to get to know and understand my students better on
the athletic field.

Patrick's artwork...

This is a photo of Mr.


Patricks latest artwork
titled: "Maybe Those
Damn Hippies Were
Right." Pictured to the
right is a close-up of the
artwork.


Patrick had a philosophy: Plan your work, and
work your plan.

He required his athletes to make goals each year,
write them on paper, and then to review these goals over
the season. I got to know over time what I could expect
of them, he said.

As a track coach he had a similar advantage
in that he generally had his athletes for four years. He
watched them grow, viewed their progress.

My mother advised me at a young age to learn
something new every day no matter how old you are, related Patrick. I practice that in my personal life and I advised my athletes and art students to do the same thing.

He had many fine assistant coaches over the
years. One of his best assistant coaches was Norm Peterson who now resides in Ames. He often sees Norm at
the state track meets, the Drake Relays and other athletic
events.

Prairie Valley athletes doing well at state



The 1998 PV girls 4 x 100 team won first place
in the Iowa state tournament. That team included Amanda (Beck) Wilcke, Abby Hunter, Samantha (Hammen)
Telleen, and Tonya (Gutshall) Harrison.

Amanda Beck also won the 200 meter dash

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Southeast Valley girls golf team 2016...



The Southeast Valley Girls Golf team in the front row from left to right are Senior Letterwinners - Sage Michalski, Marydith Barkley and Tiffany Blunk.

Back row left to right are Freshman - Paige Garcia, Hannah DeVries, Payton Erritt; Sophomores - Hannah
Vaughn, Carson Shipley and Anna Hanson. Not pictured is Shawn Blunk the Girls Golf Coach at Southeast Valley High
School. Photo by Mr. Blunk.

Lady Jaguars golf season teeing off


By, Shawn Blunk, SV Girls Golf Coach

The Southeast Valley girls golf season is here.
Practice started March 14. In typical Iowa fashion, the
spring season practices have been challenging with cold
temps, wind and rain.

The Lady Jags return only 3 letter winners in seniors Tiffany Blunk, Sage Michalski and Marydith Barkley. Their experience and leadership will be a valuable

asset to the team.



Competition will be ramped up with three meets
the week of April 11.

The Jags open with a conference JV V quad
hosting Manson Northwest Webster, Sioux Central and
Graettinger Terrill Ruthven Ayrshire.

Next are road meets @St. Edmonds and @Pocahontas. Good luck Lady Jaguars!!

Kensington Club met


Tuesday, April 5 at Mulligans

Kensington Club met Tuesday, April 5, at Mulligans for a delicious lunch and meeting.
Co-hostesses Kristy Carlson and Evelyn Jacobs in-


Kensington members explore self health care benefits of Chiropractic treatment. Pictured standing from left
to right: Kristy Carlson, Dr. Bruce Pudenz D.C. and Evelyn
Jacobs.

vited Dr. Bruce Pudenz, Doctor of Chiropractic, Gowrie,


to speak on the subject of chiropractic care benefits to
our health.
Relaxation through massage and chiropractic care
combine well to improve a patients health from infancy
through geriatrics. The body needs to be in alignment for
improvement in function of all the internal body systems.
Examples ranged from sinus treatments providing relief by improving flow through the lymphatic system, to
chronic pain such as flat feet and back pain.
A new tool that has been added to his chiropractic
care is an Impulse IQ that looks similar to a gun and targets treatment by ultrasounds to a specific area stopping
on its own when treatment is complete.
Learning new techniques for chiropractic care is
a welcome challenge to Dr. Pudenz and he is currently
studying acupuncture.

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April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Industry in Dayton

"Believe it or not" in its history


On Monday, April 3rd, the Southeast Valley FCCLA students participated in STAR Events (Students Taking
Action with Recognition) in Des Moines. Photo by SVHS.

Southeast Valley FCCLA attended


State Leadership Conference


April 3-5, marked the dates of the 2016 Iowa
FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The conference
was held at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center in Des Moines. The theme of the conference was Destination Leadership: Pave the Way.

This there was carried throughout the conference. The Southeast Valley FCCLA was represented
very well with 11 members. On Monday, April 3rd, the
students participated in STAR Events (Students Taking
Action with Recognition).

FCCLA has 33 different events that students
and their chapter may create projects in. Southeast Valley had members participating in 8 different categories.
Vanessa Scott and Cassey Davisson in Interpersonal
Communications silver medal; Erica Nordin Teach
and Train Senior top gold; Dalton Dencklau Teach
and Train Junior top gold; Regina Cook Hospitality
top gold; Hannah Peterson Life Event Planning top
gold; Alli True and Nate Montgomery Sports Nutrition
Junior top gold; Kate Dyer Job Interview- top gold;
Kylie Clark Career Investigation Junior top gold.

These gold medal winners will be advancing to
the FCCLA National Leadership Meeting this summer

CHURCH

in July in San Diego, California. Monday evening was


opening session. Josh Gibbons, senior FCCLA member,
was auditioned and was selected to sing the national anthem. Josh did a wonderful job and he received many
compliments.

The session featured Michael Cuestas who connected with the students with his personal stories, entertaining humor, and compelling message. The opening
session also featured 12 state officer candidate speeches.
The evening concluded with a dance.

On Tuesday morning the students attended interest sessions ranging from leadership lessons, time
management, how to run for office, parliamentary procedure, planning district meetings, and planning a program of work. The students enjoyed a great noon lunch
and then attended the closing session where adult awards
were given, STAR Event results were announced, and the
2016-2017 state officers were revealed and installed.

The Southeast Valley FCCLA would like to
recognize Charlotte True for driving and helping chaperone our students, the administration and staff of the high
school for helping us to reach our goals this year, and our
parents for their support throughout the year.

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; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 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

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We are borrowing this by line from Ripley to
acquaint the younger generations with things that used to
be, and bring back memories to the oldsters.

On Sundays and holidays Oak Park was the center of attraction for the community. On what is now the
golf course, they had ball games and horse races and pacing races.

Teams from both neighboring and distant towns
played the Dayton teams. There was a large grandstand,
with a roof over it, to accommodate the fans, which was
nearly always filled to capacity.

The 4th of July celebrations were also held in
Oak Park and people came from far and near in their
spring wagons, and surries. There was plenty of food,
which each family bringing picnic dinners and eating
with their neighbors. There was always a special speaker
for the day.

Out of town bands came and they along with
Daytons band gave concerts. The children enjoyed peanuts, crackerjacks and firecrackers, which were legal at
that time.

Before consolidation, their school plays, programs and declam contests were held above the Urelius
building. Then known as Johnsons Hall. Movies were
also held there at one time, and wrestling matches appeared there too.

While talking on the subject of schools, the boys
did not wear jeans to school, as they were considered
work clothes.

After consolidation, the town fellows got the
idea of wearing jeans to school which did not set well
with the faculty and they were dismissed for the day.

Summer Chautauqua was quite an event in Dayton. These were held in a large tent put up on the S. W.
corner of the grade school lawn. Here lectures and entertainment were given afternoons and evenings.

It is hard to imagine the main street of town hub
deep in mud, during the rainy season and hitching posts
in front of the stores. A large watering trough was located
in the south part of the street for water the horses.

There were three livery stables in Dayton and
frequently the horses would bread loose and go thundering down main street, scattering the towns people.

It was quite an ordeal for the farmers to get his
livestock ready to be shipped to market. The stock was
herded to town (both hogs and cattle), by men on horseback.

The towns people always dreaded this movement, as the stock would trample gardens and lawns. The
stockyards were located near the C. and NW Railroad.

The first sidewalks in town were made of lumber. Some were laid lengthways, and others built up to
give better protection from the mud.

Some sidewalks were made of brick, laid in different patters some of which are still in use today.

One fellow that used the walks, both morning
and evening, was the town Marshall. It was his job to
light and extinguish the gas lamps on the corners.

There was a time when the Dayton grocers had
no fresh vegetables in their stores. Vegetable Miller.
supplied those who didnt have their own gardens. with
fresh vegetables.

He would come with his spring wagon, loaded
with supplies, from his garden. Two or three times a
week.

For his regular customers he would ring his bell,
and the housewives could go out and select from his wide
variety.

The few groceries that used to be delivered in
the earlier days, were pushed around in 2-wheeled cars
by the grocer himself.

Some merchants had their own ice houses, but
the main ice house, that supplied the residential district
was located on the south side of Lake Ole.

Ice was cut in the winter and stored for summer
use. Imagine not being able to get a cold drink of water
without going to a well and having to pump two or three
pails of water before drinking.

The ice from the lake was used in ice boxes to
keep foods cold, but could not be used for drinking purposes. Later, ice was manufactured which could be put in
drinks.

"Magic Skate" at
GYC Skating Rink
Saturday, April 24...

Signature__________________________________

On Saturday, April 24th from 1:30-4:30 there


will be a Magic Skate featuring magician, Larry Dunbar at the Gowrie Skating Rink. This is open to the public
at regular admission. See you there!

Name_____________________________________

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Zion Lutheran Churchs


weekly activities


Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m. Beginner & Sonshine Bells will meet. Confirmatin will begin at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 Project
Day
will
begin at 1:30 p.m. GCC Devotions will begin at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 at 5 p.m. Worship will begin.

Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. GCC Taped Service will begin.

Wednesday, April 23 at 4 p.m. Beginner & Sonshine Bells will meet. Confirmation will begin at 7 p.m.
Zion WEBS will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Southeast Valley 2016 Dodgeball Champions...



The team named "Not In Face"are all smiles as they walk away Saturday evening as the
Southeast Valley 2016 Dodgeball chapions. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

JV Jazz Band placed


sixth at Iowa Jazz
Championship

Your Local
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Tuesday, April 5. . . .

The SV Jazz Band competed at the Iowa Jazz
Championships on Tuesday, April 5. The band played its
best yet and finished in 6th place in the state! Way to go
Jag Jazz!

Outstanding Soloists at the championships were
Hannah Peterson - soprano sax, Jack Mumper - guitar,
Jack Mumper - drums!

McCrary-Rost
Clinic

Gowrie Methodist Church


is calling all teens!

Rochelle Guess,
ARNP, FNP C
Adam Swisher, DO
Kari Swisher, ARNP-C

Sunday, April 17...



Many people turned out to be entertained
by a dodgeball tournament Saturday, April 9 at
the Southeast Valley High School gym. Photo by
Lynn Rittgers.


On Sunday, April 17 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at
Gowrie Methodist Church there will be A Great Youth
gathering.

This event is supported by all the area churches
and is designed for all teens.

There will be food, Fun, music, and a very special talk by Tracy Vote.

Hours: Monday-Friday
1800 Main, Gowrie, Iowa

Phone 352-3891

After Hours: 1-800-262-2614

Gowrie Congregate Meals volunteers


A complete thank you...


The Gowrie Congregate Meals board of Directors met recently to re-organize for the year.

Gayle Redman, Mayor of Gowrie represents the
city government.

Elected Chairman was Alan Wooters, elected
Secretary was Shirley Wooters .

Board members include Joan Orness and Sandy
Christianson.

The cook and kitchen manager is Carrie Dalley
and the site manager and bookkeeper is Cindy McCubbin.

Meals are served five days a week at the Gowrie
Community Center. At present fourteen meals are delivered to Gowrie homes.

Home delivery would not be possible without
the good work and dedication of the following volunteers: Home delivery-Bruce McCormick, Miste Hansch,

Mindy Roper, Esther Long, Sandy Johnson, South East


Valley high school students, Kim Klingson, Alan Wooters, Shirley Wooters, Marsha Farnham, Dave Stokesbary, Diane Boerner, Colleen Palmer, Almeda Gordon
and Dorothy Anderson.

In addition Helen Johnson, Sandy Johnson and
Mary Baker volunteer each week at the Center.

Additional volunteers include members of the
card club. They include Carolyn Sandgren Rusty Skoglund Darlene Nyren and. Janet Rentchler.

The Congregate Meals program provides nutritious meals and a social setting to interact with friends.
Serving is Monday through Friday.

The center is always looking for volunteers to
help serve the community.Information is available from
Cindy McCubbin at -515-352-3511.

712-297-5218
712-465-5335

The Congregate Meals program provides nutritious meals and a social setting to interact with friends.

Ryan Willison,
Farnhamville
515-544-3602
Cell 351-0679

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April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

CITY OF
CALLENDER

PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CITY OF CALLENDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES


February 9, 2016

Prairie Valley Community Schools


Board of Directors
Southeast Valley High School Library
Annual Budget Hearing for the FY 2017 Budget
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
6:00 p.m.


The Callender City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Mayor Randy Hanson. Present: W. Martens, N. Martens, D. Lee, J.
Pommer and K. Jondle. J. Pommer joined the meeting at 6:37 p.m.

Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Sewer Rate Increase;
Minimum from $8.73 to $10.04 and over 2000 gallons from (.0040 x1000)
$4.00 per thousand to (.0046x1000) $4.60 per thousand gallons. Also
conducted public hearing on Budget Amendment FY ending 6/30/2016 and
Budget FY 16/17. No comments from the public. Motion by N. Martens,
Second by D.Lee to close the public hearing. All Ayes MC

Guests / Business From Floor Representation included Greater
Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, Calhoun County REC, Callender Area
Harvest and Music Fest and the new C.A.R.E. Committee. Departmental
Reports were discussed.

Motion by Lee, Second by W. Martens to approve the Consent
Agenda including City Council Minutes 1/12/2016 & 1/19/2016, AP Claims/
Payables and Financials for January 2016. All Ayes. MC

Motion by N. Martens and K. Jondle to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
MC

Motion by D. Lee, Second by N. Martens to approve 2nd reading
Ordinance 189 Amending Sewer Rates. Minimum from $8.73 to $10.04
and over 2000 gallons from $4.00 per thousand to $4.60 per thousand.
Roll Call: K. Jondle, N. Martens, D. Lee, J. Pommer and W. Martens. All
Ayes. MC

Motion by D. Lee, Second by K. Jondle to approve Resolution # 496 A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016. Roll Call: K. Jondle, N. Martens, D. Lee,
J. Pommer and W. Martens. All Ayes. MC

Motion by D. Lee, Second by K. Jondle to approve Resolution # 497
ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2016 / ENDING JUNE 30, 2017. Roll Call: K. Jondle, N. Martens,
D. Lee, J. Pommer and W. Martens. All Ayes. MC

Resolution #498 tabled.

July 1, 2017 City will join Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, $100 is
allocated to support Callender Area Harvest and Music Fest and $500 for
new C.A.R.E. group activities.

Legal Update reviewed, several items pending.

Current Utility Report not available to-date; previously reported water
loss source still unknown.

City will not renew MMTG dues.
JANUARY 2016 CLAIMS/PAYABLES
CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC UTILITIES
14,623.07
BROWN SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
349.9
DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORMS
76.44
EIDE, ERIC
LEGAL
282.5
EP
SUPPLIES
60.49
GOWRIE NEWS & PRINT SHOP PUBICATION
387.62
IPERS
PAYROLL
1,158.73
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPM, DUES
13.46
LEE-LUKE, DENITA
REIMBURSEMENT
20
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELEP LIBRARY/CC
510.02
ACCESS SYSTEMS
LIBRARY
76.62
PETTY CASH
PROPANE TANK, TRAINING 68.41
TWITO, TINA
LIBRARY
16.15
LOVES COMPUTER
TABLETS
630
MENARDS
SUPPLIES
251.85
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
LIBRARY
436.04
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
14.65
PEDERSON SANITATION
RECYCLE
225
STAR ENERGY
FUEL
5.08
STATE OF IOWA
SALES TAX
972
KAHL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, VALVE LAGOON
943.2
BAKER AND TAYLOR
LIBRARY
323
MICROMARKETING
LIBRARY
16.75
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS
HEALTH INSURANCE
2,635.88
CITY OF CALLENDER
UTILITIES
2,358.38
NCIA REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DUES
423
CSC
PAYROLL
713.52
LARSON ELECTRIC MOTOR SVC, HIGH SERVICE PUMP MOTOR 1,251.55
QUILL
SUPPLIES
530.05
INLINE SERVICE LLC
REPAIR HOOD
120
PETTY CASH
LIBRARY
107.7
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY
KEYS
4
EFTPS
PAYROLL
1,693.39
AG SOURCE, TESTING RADIOLOGGICAL ETC
1,177.53
WOODRUFF ELECTRIC
CONTRACT LABOR
4,766.00
UNITY POINT CLINIC
DUES
30
DAVE MCLOUD
SNOW REMOVAL
582
STRAIGHT TALK
PHONE
252.41
ADOBE
TECHNOLOGY
14.99
HERCULES TOW ROPES, CIN TOW ROPE
479.93
AMAZON
PHONE
23.97
PAYROLL
01/07/2016
2,339.80
PAYROLL
01/20/2016
2,909.75

CLAIMS TOTAL
43,874.83
EXPENSEs
GENERAL FUND
8,089.01

ROAD USE TAX FUND
1,771.20

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 665.86

WATER FUND
7,120.68

SEWER FUND
3,874.19

ELECTRIC FUND
22,353.89
REVENUE
GENERAL
13,265.38

RUT
2,466.23

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
568.47

EMERGENCY
93.18

LOST
4,488.41

DEBT SVC
0.00

CAPITAL PROJ
0.00

WATER
7,348.00

SEWER
2,426.87

ELECTRIC
17,110.83

STORM WATER
2,967.54

Motion N. Martens, Second byW. Martens to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All
Ayes. MC
Randy Hanson - Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Denita Lee-Luke City Clerk

Notice of Application
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO RELOCATE A BANK OFFICE

Heartland Bank, 615 - 6th Avenue, Somers, Iowa 50586 (the
Applicant), has filed with the Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation an Application to Relocate its Gowrie, Iowa office located at
1113 Market Street, Gowrie, Iowa 50543 to a new location at 1201 Market
Street, Gowrie, Iowa 50543.

The Application relates to the current and proposed locations of the
same Applicant, and affects the needs and convenience of the customers
of the Applicant and the Gowrie, Iowa community.

Any person wishing to comment on the Application may submit his or
her comments in writing to James D. LaPierre, Regional Director, Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 2100, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106, not later than the 28th day of April, 2016.

The non-confidential portion of the Application is on file with the above
FDIC office and is available for public inspection during regular business
hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the Application files
will be made available upon request.


The Prairie Valley Community School District held its Annual Budget
meeting on Wednesday, March 23 2016 in the Southeast Valley High
School Library. The 2017 Fiscal Year Budget was presented, and the
meeting was opened up to discussion, questions and objections. None
were noted.
Prairie Valley Community Schools
Board of Directors
Southeast Valley High School Library
Annual Budget Hearing for the FY 2017 Budget
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
6:00 p.m.

The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular board
meeting on Wednesday, March 23 2016 in the Southeast Valley High
School Library.

President Shannon Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Jim Carlson, Kathy Carlson,
Joe Harrison; Absent: Gary Welter

Also Present: Jim Duncan , Lisa Willardson, Lois Irwin, 8 public
members and staff.

Moved by K. Carlson, seconded by to approve the agenda .
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison; Nays: None
Motion Carried: 5-0

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by McGuire to approve to approve
the minutes with the correction of the repetition of a word in the minutes.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison; Nays: None
Motion Carried: 5-0

Jim Carlson reported on the building committee. Iowa Central would
like to expand the ICN room that is located in the most eastern room of the
one story section of the high school. Conversations have been had that
this might be a good time to consider remodeling this area of the school.
The possibility of putting the high school offices in the area of the ICN room
were discussed. This would allow the office to be at the front door of the
building. Kolocia construction came to look at possibilities. The idea of
having an architect do a schematic of the area as opposed to blue prints
which are more expensive was brought up. This would give everyone an
idea of what options there are.

Shannon Miller reported that the State of Iowa Transportation
Inspection occurred last week. This happens twice per year, and all buses
and vehicles owned by the school are inspected. The inspections are very
rigorous, and in depth. Shannon was happy to report that Terry Pautsch,
the Transportation Director had received a perfect score on the inspection.
This is not the first perfect score that Prairie Valley has received in the
recent years. It is a very difficult achievement, and President Miller wanted
to express the boards appreciation for doing a great job in keeping the bus
fleet and vehicles in great condition as well as keeping our students safe.

Joe Harrison talked about the Public Relations Committee meeting.
Kelly Bloomquist had attended, and wants to see about doing some
college classes for Media. He said she was very enthusiastic about it. Star
Energy will be rolling out the Fuel Up for Jags program. This will give the
school money per gallon purchased from Star. The money has to have a
specific purpose. Possible uses of the money were discussed. Mr. Henrich
reported that it was a good meeting.

Gary Welter was not there to give a report on the Webster County
Assessor search.

Moved by Carlson, seconded by Harrison to approve the bills as
presented. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison; Nays:
None; Motion Carried: 5-0

Moved by McGuire. seconded by J. Carlson to approve the financials
as presented. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison,
Nays: None; Motion Carried: 5-0

Moved by Harrison, seconded by K. Carlson to accept the resignation
of Mindy DeBaun as Competition Cheer Coach with a thank you to her
many years of coaching. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson,
Harrison, Nays: None; Motion Carried: 5-0

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by Harrison to approve the splitting
of a contract for Assistant Track Coach,
50% to Caden Duncan and 50% to Mitch Murphy. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J.
Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 5-0

Moved by McGuire, seconded by K. Carlson to appoint Patrice
Klingson as Prairie Valley Board of Education Member for District 2. Ayes:
Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison; Nays: None; Motion
Carried: 5-0

Patrice Klingson was given the Oath of Office by Lisa Willardson.

Patrice joined the Board for the remainder of the meeting.

Kindergarten teachers Janet Carlon and Tiffany Woodruff as well as
Patty Kruse, Transitional Kindergarten teacher gave a presentation on the
Elementary MTSS program. It was a very informative presentation, and
was a great example of how the team worked together. Copies of the
presentation are available in the District Office.

Vocal Teacher Brandon Louis and Miranda Keith gave a presentation
on the Spring Play, Almost Maine. The play is April 15th and 16th and in
the High School Gym. They are doing a media blitz using social media to
do trailers, hoping to increase attendance.

The individual Speech Presentation was tabled.

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by Harrison to approve the leasing
of 4 additional buses starting FY17 through School Bus Sales at a total of
$61,555 per year. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison,
Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 6-0

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by K. Carlson to approve a 28-E
sharing agreement with the City of Gowrie Parks and Recreation
department to use the school owned baseball field. Ayes: Miller, McGuire,
J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried:
6-0

Moved by McGuire, seconded by J. Carlson to approve a 28-E sharing
agreement with the City of Gowrie Parks and Recreation department to
use the school owned baseball field. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K.
Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 6-0

Moved by McGuire, seconded J. Carlson to approve a sharing
agreement with Southeast Webster Grand to share the Superintendent
at 50% each district for 3 years. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K.
Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 6-0

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the DECA
group attending the National Convention in Nashville. Ayes: Miller,
McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion
Carried: 6-0

The request to purchase a Genie portable lift was tabled to find out if
the company would take our other lift in on trade.

A short discussion was held about the South Wing of the High School
building. The ICN room will need to be updated this summer in conjunction
with a grant and about the amount of use and considering discontinuing
the room vs. updating. Now might be a good time to consider making
changes to the south wing and moving the offices near the door. Possible
examples of how that would look were looked over.

Moved by McGuire, seconded by Harrison to approve the Budget
Guarantee Resolution for FY 2017. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K.
Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 6-0

The initial negotiations proposal from the Board was given to the
teachers association. A meeting will be set up in the near future, as both
initial proposals have been given.

Moved by Harrison, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the Fiscal
Year 2017 Annual Budget. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson,
Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 6-0

Joe Harrison mentioned that the City of Gowrie is trying to pass an
initiative to give anyone willing to build a new house in town, $25,000
toward the cost of building.

Jim Henrich was not at the meeting, but submitted the following
report: I have included examples that will be used for the Fuel Up for the
Jaguars promotion. Our hope is to roll this out to the community at the
home track meets in April and get things started in mid-April or early May.
The TLC Coordinators and building principals interviewed for the final
leadership positions in early March. The selections for the high school are
listed below.

PLC CoordinatorsJeff Kruse, Bethany Rippentropp-Nuss, Britney
Geisler, Kelly Stewart and Steve Kehoe. Mentor TeacherSharon
Jaeschke. Model TeacherTravis Nuss

May Term preparations are under way we will have less class
offerings this year, but more co-taught classes. I believe this will help the
quality of the courses over the week of classes. May Term will be May 2327.

Jim Duncan reported that April 7th will be family fun night, the PTA will
be doing a good will supper. Hy-Vee fundraiser pickup will be that night as
well. Kindergarten roundup will be April 8th.
Moved by McGuire, seconded by Harrison to adjourn: yes: Miller,

McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Klingson; Nays: None; Motion


Carried: 6-0

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Submitted by Lisa Willardson
BILLS PRESENTED March 23, 2016
Airgas
Supplies
HS Shop
$2,101.60
AlphaMedia (digity)
Advertising
District
$2,225.00
Arnold Motor Supplies
Parts
Transportation
$163.42
Black Hills Energy
Utilities
HS
$5,872.47
Byson Oil
Diesel
Transportation $1,434.50
Calhoun County ECA
Utilities
EL
$8,969.19
Carroll Refuse Service Utilities
EL
$200.00
Caseys
Bus Inspection Transportation
$19.07
CDW Government
ACAD license fee Technology
$120.00
Central Iowa Distributing Supplies
HS Maintenance $1,147.50

Supplies
EL Maintenance $698.00
City of Callender
Utilities
Bus Barn
$331.23
Coca Cola
Supplies
Concessions
$1,256.96

Resale
Elementary
$178.80

Vending Machines Student Council $210.72
Cummins Central LLC
Parts
Transportation
$126.19
Dean Foods
Supplies
Nutrition
$2,352.31
DECA Career Develp Conference, Registration and Hotels, DECA $1,038.45
Deckers
Supplies
Softball
$59.00
Department of Education Bus Inspection Fee, Transportation $880.00
Doolittle Oil
Parts
Transportation
$75.08
Drees
Walk in
Capital Projects $620.55
Duncan, Jim
Travel
EL
$45.60
Earthgrain
Supplies
Nutrition
$785.42
Farm News
Ad for FFA Week FFA
$135.70
Florida Fruit Association Fundraiser Supplies, FCCLA
$2,500.00
Follett Software
Library Program District
$3,529.00
G&K Services
Supplies
HS
$492.18

Supplies
Transportation
$75.82
Gowrie GDC
Membership
District
$310.00
Gowrie Municipal
Utilities
HS
$6,317.42
Gowrie News
Publishing
District
$424.61
Graphic Edge
Resale
HS Band
$332.99

Resale
Girls Track
$1,252.48
Grarden Inn, Wrestling Hotels State, Wrestling Fundraiser
$1,105.31
Gruhn Law Firm
Legal Fees
District
$3,278.50
Hanlon, Kerry
Travel
Maintenance
$40.00
Harcourt Equipment
Parts
HS Maintenance $203.66
Harris Systems
Annual Software Fee, PPEL
$8,505.00
Henrich, Jim
Travel
High School
$132.80
Hewlett Packard
Laptop Repairs
Technology
$379.96
Hyvee
Supplies
FCS
$876.74
IDATP
Supplies
District
$28.00
Inline Service LLC
Repair
Transportation
$190.70
Iowa High School Music Association, Entry Fee, HS Band
$110.00

Solo and Ensemble - Entry Fee
HS Band
$456.00

Individual Entry Fee
HS
$132.00
Iowa Lakes College
Tuition - SPED
District
$6,208.50
Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association

Membership Fees, Wrestling Operating $139.00
IPSIP, Audited Premium - WC Payroll Audit Capital Projects $933.00
ISFIS
Budget Workshop District
$225.00
Jacobson, Ed
Driver Physical
Transportation
$80.00
Jamboree
Supplies
District
$158.63

Supplies
FCS
$681.82

Supplies
Nutrition
$8.90

Banquet Supplies FFA
$91.96
Johnson, Kyle
Travel
District
$79.20
Johnson, Vicki
Travel
District
$92.80
Jostens
Graduation Resale Class of 2016
$529.20
JW Pepper
Music
HS Band
$32.50
Kabel Business Services Insurance Administration, District
$270.00
Keck
Supplies
Nutrition
$2,928.84
Kehoe, Steve
Banquet Supplies FFA
$10.69
KGK Farm
Snow Removal
HS Maintenance $243.75
Lehigh Valley Telephone Utilities
Bus Barn
$74.79

DTS
Technology
$125.00
Lidderdale Country Store, Inc, Banquet
FFA
$2,125.00
Martin Brothers
Supplies
FCS
$399.88

Supplies
Nutrition
$11,455.25
Menards
Supplies
HS Maintenance $117.30

Parts - SPED
Transportation
$16.79
M-F Athletics, Track Score Board / Clock
Capital Projects $2,856.99
MidAmerican
Utilities
Bus Barn
$192.37
Mid-State Plumbing, Bus Barn Boiler Repair Capital Projects $1,011.99
Midwest Computer
Projector Replacements, PPEL
$1,108.00
Nasco
Supplies
FCS - Perkins
$151.55
National FFA Organization Supplies
FFA
$557.50
Northern Lights
Supplies
Concessions
$25.40
Omaha Zoo, Instrumental Trip, Instrumental Fundraiser
$736.00
Pautsch, Terry
Travel
Transportation
$71.20
Prairie Lakes AEA
Supplies
EL
$174.00
PV Activity Fund
Boy's Track
Concession Supplies
$133.50

Girl's Track
Concession Supplies
$133.50
PV Concessions
Supplies
Boys Basketball
$20.16
Ricoh
Copier Lease
PPEL
$2,515.00

Supplies
Technology
$417.60

Documall Software 2 years
Technology
$732.00
Rieman Music
Supplies / Repairs HS Band
$731.67
Scholastic
Supplies
EL
$104.61
School Bus Sales
Parts
Transportation
$446.12
School Nurse Supply
C.N.A Supplies
HS
574.75
School Specialty
Supplies
EL
$2,699.04

Supplies
HS
$1,910.30
Schumacher Elevator
Maintenance
HS Maintenance $199.29
Seabury Marsh
Resale - Insurance District
$25.44
Shine On Design
Resale
Yearbook
$160.00

FCCLA
$694.00

Student Council $408.00
Star Energy
Gas
Transportation
$775.90

Diesel
Transportation $1,545.29

Preschool
Transportation
$175.52

Gas Special Ed Transportation
$228.68

Diesel Special Ed Transportation
$348.75
Swanson Florist
Induction
NHS
$80.00
Swieter, Mike
Parking
DECA
$8.00
Trophies Unlimited
Supplies
Girls BB
$36.00

Supplies
Girls Track
$39.00
USPS
Postage
HS
$98.00

Postage
EL
$49.00
Verizon
Cellulars
District
$633.83
Visa - Bankers Bank
Iowa Dept of Inspection, District
$155.00

USPS
District
$22.95

Apple
Technology
$32.70

Dollar Tree
Dance
$102.72

Walmart
Dance
$151.52

HyVee
Dance
$64.20

Dinner Detective Instrumental
$3,784.98

Domino's
Instrumental
$601.14

Louisianna Jazz Kitchen, Instrumental $1,484.87

Iowa Events Center, Boys Basketball Fundraiser $140.00
WalMart
Supplies
EL
$139.62
WalMart
Supplies
Nurse
$27.96
Web-Cal Coop Tele.
Telephones
District
$228.34

Telephones
EL
$373.89

Telephones
HS
$1,077.39

DTS
Technology
$375.00
Xenia
Utilities
EL
$664.80


$120,982.76

GUMC weekly
scheduled events


Wednesday, April 13 choir practice will begin at
7 p.m. at Gowrie United Methodist Church.

Thursday, April 14 UMW Book Club will meet
at 9 a.m.

Friday, April 15 Moms Connection Group will
meet at 9 a.m. Quilters will meet at 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 Movie night will begin at
6:30 p.m.

April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Webster County Sheriffs Office taking


back unwanted prescription drugs
Friday, April 29...


On April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Webster
County Sheriffs Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding
their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused,
and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your pills for disposal to Family Pharmacy at 21 S Main S. (The DEA cannot accept liquids

Soul Patrol Area


Clergy met
Wed., March 23

Members of the Soul Patrol Area Clergy met
on Wednesday, March 23rd at Emanuel Lutheran
Church in Dayton.

We enjoyed lunch while Pastor Arhiana shared
with us her new pastoral position in Washington State.
The group is still planning on putting on a youth event
on Sunday, April 17th from 2-4 PM for youth in grades
7-12.

We will have the event at the Gowrie Methodist Church in the basement. There will be food and
music and motivational messages.

Please know that you are invited and welcome! It is the mission of this group to ensure that all
of our area youth know the love of God in their hearts,
and it is only together that we feel that we can attain
this goal.

Our next meeting will be held on April 27th
at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Callender at noon.
Please bring a brown bag lunch and any ideas you have
for increasing this ministry.

If you have any questions, you can contact
Pastor Kay Christie at kay.christie65@gmail.com.

or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is


free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 350 tons
(over 702,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than
5,000 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,800 of
its state and local law enforcement partners.

When those results are combined with what was
collected in its 10 previous Take Back events, DEA and
its partners have taken in over 5.5 million poundsmore
than 2,750 tonsof pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety
and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home
cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and
abuse.

Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are
alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that
their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines
flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the
trashboth pose potential safety and health hazards.

For more information about the disposal of
prescription drugs or about the April 30 Take Back Day
event, go to the DEA Diversion website or Webster
County Sheriffs Office at 515-573-1410.

Dayton community
says goodbye to
Pastor Arhiana Shek


Everyone in the Dayton community is invited to
say good-bye to Emanuels Pastor Arhiana Shek on her
last Sunday, April 17 at 11:30 am.

There will be a meal and a short program.

11

Gowrie Police Report


March 17, 2016 to April 27, 2016
March 17th- Routine patrol activity reported.
March 18th- 01:10- Traffic stop 1100 block Pleasant
St. Two juveniles ran into residence as the Officer pulled
up. Spoke to owners son about why they had run. Juvenile advised they had been drinking and did not want
them at the residence. Officer made entry into residence.
The juveniles were spoken to about their actions and
sent home. Owner was advised of what was going on.
March 19th- 18:42- LEC- Officer was sent to a residence on the 1300 block of Park St. The homeowner
was having issues with people living at the residence
with her. Advised it was civil issue and she would need
to go through the eviction process; 19:28- LEC- Officer
sent to residence in the 1200 block of Park St. reference
a car accident that had happened East of town earlier
in the day. Advised the accident was a County call and
would need to speak with a Deputy.
March 20 th - 00:15- An Officer was flagged down by
a pedestrian and advised of a male running North in the
1100 block of Pleasant St. without a shirt on. Officers
tried to locate the individual as the temperatures were
cold that evening, but were unsuccessful.
March 21st- 13:21- An Officer was requested by the
Southeast Valley High School reference a student possibly under the influence. After investigation, one juvenile
female was cited for possession of tobacco under legal
age.
March 22nd- Routine patrol activity reported.
March 23rd- 12:25- LEC- Returned a phone call reference harassment.
March 24th- 13:30- An Officer received a report from
a City employee of illegal dumping in a City dumpster.
Officer will investigate.
March 25th- 20:00- An Officer was made aware of a
resident that had a lost dog in town. The Officer was
later notified that the owner found their dog.
March 26th - Routine patrol activity reported.
March 27th- 12:42- LEC- An Officer was dispatched
to the 1100 block of 2nd St. reference a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers determined the disagreement was just verbal. Parties agreed to stay apart for the
rest of the day.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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April 13, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Pictured above is Coach Patrick and the 1988 Prairie Pantheretts Volleyball Team who were sectional champions.

Galen Patrick...

continued from page 6...

twice at state and was second in the long jump. She was
fifth at the Drake Relays where one is competing against
all schools.

During his coaching career, there have been 17

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place winners in individual and relay events at the state


track meet. Far too many to list. But just a couple of
place winners where Jenny (Dick) Lane placed in the
hurdles one year at state. Allysa Hagey won the discus at
state competition.

I would ask my students this question: Do you
want to be a big fish in a small pond, or a big fish in a big
pond?
Very busy, active in retirement

Galen Patrick, after 30 years at Prairie Valley,
taught in Carroll, IA. After his wife died from brain cancer five years ago he decided to retire.

He lived in Gowrie for a few years and two
years ago he moved to Northwood, IA, near to where
his daughter, Stacy Walsh, resides with her two children.
One is a senior and the other is in junior high and they are
both active in sports. Galen's son, Aaron, lives with his
family in Manson, Ia.

Galen attends their games and activities. He has
season tickets for the Iowa State football, volleyball, and
basketball teams. This past year he was a volunteer coach
for the Northwood Kensett volleyball team.

He enjoys playing golf and he performs two or
three artistic projects each week.

A graduate of Iowa State, Patrick is involved
with university sports and he continues to follow the Jaguars.

I always great to see former students and track
coaches at the state track meet. I always talk to Tonya
(Harrison) at the state track meet, he said. She always
sits in the same place.

Cally Duncan receives


ISU Scholorship

Cally Duncan, Gowrie has been chosen to receive the Ruth and J.R. Underwood Scholarship for
Teacher Education! Cally is a former Prairie Valley graduate and was selected from a highly qualified pool of applicants, all of whom show great potential to be fine educators of the future. The scholarship selection committee
was most impressed with her academic achievements and
involvement in numerous and varied activities.

The Ruth and J.R. Underwood Scholarship provides $2,400 for her coursework at Iowa State University during the 2016-2017 academic year. One-half of the
scholarship money will be credited to the university account each semester.

College procedures indicate that the award will
become effective upon receipt of a thank you letter directed to the sponsor of this scholarship: Mr. and Mrs.
Trapp and Mrs. Frazier

Cally have achieved excellence in her cooursework, and the Collegeof Human Sciences is pleased to be
able to award her this prestigious scholarship. Educating
Iowa's youth is both a challenge and a privilege, and we
know that she will be a valuable asset to the state of Iowa
in the coming years. Again, congratulations!
\Sincerely,
Dr. Marlene Strathe
Director, School of Education

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