Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
Card of Thanks!
Card of Thanks!
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.
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
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.
Many people showed up and packed the gym for the annual Webster-Calhoun Cooperative telephone Associations annual meeting. Photo by WCCTA.
Vosberg Enterprises
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
Apples, W/Crunchy Topping
Monday, April 18 - Swiss Style Gr. Beef, Baked Potato, Triple Salad, Blushing Pears
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
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.
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.
Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
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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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
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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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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.
Patrick's 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.
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On Monday, April 3rd, the Southeast Valley FCCLA students participated in STAR Events (Students Taking
Action with Recognition) in Des Moines. Photo by SVHS.
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
Worship Schedule
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.
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Thursday, April 14 Project
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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.
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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!
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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
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,
712-297-5218
712-465-5335
The Congregate Meals program provides nutritious meals and a social setting to interact with friends.
Ryan Willison,
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CITY OF
CALLENDER
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:
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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,
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.
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
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.
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Pictured above is Coach Patrick and the 1988 Prairie Pantheretts Volleyball Team who were sectional champions.
Galen Patrick...
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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