April 8 Pages - Gowrie News

April 8, 2015
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
Mulligans in Gowrie
no longer full service
restaurant at golf course
VOL. 125 NO. 14
Insufficient revenues cited. . .

It was reported at the Gowrie City Council
meeting in late March that as of April 1st, Mulligans
will not operate as a full service restaurant, but instead
will provide hot dogs, pizzas and beverages. At this point
in time, Mulligans is not bringing in enough revenue to
function as a restaurant.

Resident Sue Anderson, expressed concern over
this. Our town is hurting because there is no restaurant.
Anderson explained that while Marvs certainly does operate as a restaurant, people may not realize this as they
are passing through town because they may see Marvs
only as a bar.

Councilperson, Terry Willardson, emphasized
this is a temporary measure, and the city council would
love to see the restaurant reopened.

Finally, it was unanimously approved that Gowries Clean Up Days be held May 4th through the 8th.

It was also approved to close part of Pleasant
Street from March 30th to April 1st as gravel is stored to
cover the gas pumps at the original Caseys.
Farnhamville
Betterment Club
brunch set for April 19
Farnhamville Betterment Club has set the date for

the spring brunch. It will be Sunday, April 19 at the Coop
community room in Farnhamville.
They met and discussed many items. It was noted
that the next big project will be a new sign at the north
end of town. We hope to get some designs and ideas on
this. The group needs more support from the local people
on the projects that they would like to initiate.
The yard-of-the-month will start around Memorial
Day and go until fall. It is getting time to spruce and
clean up our yards to make our town look nice. We will
get some new banners if needed and people are in place
to help take care of the planters in the park and the flower
bed by the railroad tracks.
Old Settlers Day was discussed and a reminder that
the date for that will be Aug. 8.
Wednesday, April 8
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Thursday, April 9
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, April 10
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Sunday, April 12
GYC board, 5:00 p.m. at the skating rink.
Monday, April 13
Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board, 7:30 p.m. at the light plant.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, April 14
Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary, 9:30 a.m.
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church.
American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of the
American Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and meal,
8:00 p.m. meeting, Gowrie Legion building.
Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center
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
Wael Sanduka, Technical Engineer/Manager at POET Biorefining, left, is pictured with Berna Tucker, GDC Treasurer
and Chairperson for the Sign Committee.
Gowrie Development Commission

Nears Completion of the Gowrie Signs

In Mary of 2014, the landscape entering Gowrie
was lit up from three directions. Through generous donations, the Gowrie Development Commission was able to
update the Welcome signs for our little town and bring us
into the 21st century with lighted signs and a digital mes-
sage board. Over three years in the making, this project

was a long process and will be completed in May of 2015
with the help of the Southeast Valley FFA and instructor
Steve Kehoe. They plan to bring more life to the sign loGDC continued on page 5...
City of Gowrie receives second garbage

bid; will TCB rethink garbage rate hike?
Carroll Refuse Service makes proposal. . .
By Jill Viles

Joe and Lisa Lampe of Carroll Refuse Service,
presented regarding their garbage and recycling service.
TCB, Gowries current provider, is requesting an increase
in the cost of garbage removal, and the city is entertaining
other offers to decide which provider is most suitable for
the needs of Gowrie.

Carroll Refuse Service utilizes an automated
method for removal of garbage. An arm on the truck
reaches out and grabs the can and dumps it into the truck.
The Lampes indicated the arm should be able to handle
the garbage no matter how its positioned, but did point
out there is a preferred way to align the can with the

trucks arm.

When asked of the most common complaint
issued by residents, the acknowledged the required collection container is rather large, and some people have
encountered difficulty in trying to store the container in
their garage.

Additionally concerns were raised that this container may be too difficult to manage, especially for the
elderly and disabled. Carroll Refuse Service explained
that they do have an alternative size for those not physiCity of Gowrie Continued on page 5...

Many area kids gathered at the Farnhamville City Park to meet the Easter bunny and have an Easter
egg hunt Saturday morning.
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April 8, 2015
Southeast Valley boys win

Roland-Story Track Meet

The Southeast Valley boys claimed their first
boys track title in Jaguar track and field history. Southeast Valley scored a team total of 90 points to finish 23
points of 2nd place and host Story City. PCM was third
and Hampton Dumont was fourth.

The key to winning any track meet is the ability to double up place winners and points in individual
events, something the Jaguars did in 9 out of the 12 individual events. Southeast Valley recorded 6 first places
finishes and 8 runner-up finishes total for the meet.
Sklyar Warehime claimed gold in the discus throwing a
season best of 144 2. Brother Spencer Warehime worked
together with freshman teammate Patrick Breitsprecher
to claim 1st and 2nd respectively. Warehime pushed Patrick through most of the race before pulling away in the
last lap to run an 11:03.28 while Patrick held off a late
kick from a competitor and ran an 11:31.44. Spencer
later came back and claimed 1st in the 1600m run with a
time of 4:52.79.

The 3200m run was not the only place the Jaguars were able to finish 1st and 2nd. The 110m high hurdles saw Cade King and Shane Promes take the top two
spots in times of 16.31 and 16.53 respectively. Shortly
after the high hurdles, Keaton Jondle ran a 24.27 and
Nolan Johnson ran a 24.67 to claim gold and silver in
the 200m dash. Nolan also finished 2nd in the 800m run
(2:09.16).
Patrick Breitsprecher
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The final individual gold medal by the Jaguars was

claimed by Noah Tucker whose winning time in the
400m dash was 55.06; he also finished 3rd in the 800m
run (2:14.42). Caleb Hemmestad finished 2nd in the
100m dash with a time of 12.40 and Malachi Swanson
finished 3rd in the 1600m run (5:16.09)

The 1600m medley relay was the lone relay to
finish 1st. The quartet of Zeke Miller, Ryan Gustafson,
Bryce Gustafson and Jacob DeBaun completed the race
in a time of 4:10.14. Three relay teams were able to take
home runner-up honors. The 4 x 800m relay of Jacob
DeBaun, Malachi Swanson, Tom Nahnsen and Bryce
Gustafson finished their relay in a time of 9:05.13.
A time of 1:05.06 was good enough for the shuttle hurdle
team with Shane Promes, Cade King, Carter Steck and
Jalen Fuss to finish 2nd. Shane, Cade and Carter later
teamed up with Keaton Jondle to run a 3:42.44 in the 4
x 400m relay.
The Jaguars will next compete at Woodward on Thursday, April 9th before participating in the Southeast Valley
Boys relay the following Monday, April 13th.
Gowrie Clean-Up
Days begins May 4
This year clean-up days will begin on Monday May

4th . 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 (May 1st) and must be out by
8 a.m. Monday morning. Separate your metals, tires, appliances and general debris into piles. Small items should
be bagged. Please plan accordingly; once the men have
passed your house, they will not come back. There are 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.
April 8, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
JV Boys Track team competes

at Roland-Story quadrangular
7 first place finishes. . .

The Southeast Valley JV boys track team made
a huge impact at the Roland-Story quadrangular Thursday night. The JV boys claimed a total of 7 individual
and relay titles during the meet.

In the field events, Hillary Odhiambo won the
long jump with a jump of 16 11.25 and Keaton Jondle
finished 2nd with a jump of 16 5.75. Sam Berglund finished 6th in the shot put with a throw of 36 11 and John
Lautner threw 35

Hillary also took gold in the open 200m dash in
a time of 26.27 and joined the winning quartet of Lucas
Pontius, Zeke Miller and Ryan Gustafson in the 4 x 200m
relay. Tristan Ewing was 6th in the 200m dash with a
time of 28.73.

Anthony Zigrang won the boys 400m dash with
a time of 58.30 and Jalen Fuss won the 110m high hurdles
with a time of 18.33. Josh Carlson (2:41.15) and Daven
Rees (22.78) brought home runner up honors in the 800m
run and 110m high hurdles respectively.

Joining the winning 4 x 200m relay team was
the 4 x 400m relay team of Ryan Gustafson, Tom Nahnsen, Malachi Swanson, and Anthony Zigrang in a time
of 3:54.65 and the 4 x 800m relay team of Daven Rees,
Lucas Pontius, Josh Carlson and Todd Hamilton in a time
of 10:07.99
Card of Thanks!
I would like to say thank you

to everyone that made my retirement such
an awesome memory. Thanks for taking the
time to wish me the best in the
next journey of life.
God's Blessings!
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Lucas Pontius is handing off to Ryan Gustafson
as they enjoy beautiful weather for a track meet.
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Daven Rees gets great height as he long jumps.
30 Years Ago, April 3, 1985
Winners of the Prairie Elementary Easter Poster

Constest held at Callendar were Anne Good, Jill Byrne,
-Kindergarten; Mandy Carlson, John Hudgins, 1st Grade;
lJinnifer Spirek, rawley King, 2nd Grade; Joelle Anderson, Nicole Vandi, 3rd Grade; Aaron Patrick, Corey
Hockemeier, 4th Grade, B.J. Carlson, Maria Faiferlick,
5th Grade, and Jennie Valentine and Anne Hamell, 6th
Grade.
L.Y.F of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church elected officers, Nancy Hawthorne, president; Randy Seil, vicepresident, Crystal Hockemeier, secretary; and Rachel
Seil, treasurer.
The Pistol League members included Wayne Rentz,
Moorland; Bernie Halverson, Moorland; Neal Files, Fort
Dodge; Larry Oberhelman, Fort Dodge; Dave Kalous,
Gowrie; Doug Berg, Fort Dodge; and Harley Putzke,
Gowrie.
The Canteen Cafe offered a Sunday Smorgasbord
after Easter Services. They served baked ham, candied
yams, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings. The buffet also
included broasted chicken, roast beef, and a salad bar for
only $5.00.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kruse of Gowrie announced the
engagment and approaching marriage of their daughter,
Tammy, to Jim Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin
Carlson of Gowrie.
John and Doris Hambleton thanked everyone for the
cards, calls, and messages for their anniversary. They
gave a special thanks to their four sons, Ruth, Jane, and
all who planned and helped with the open house.
20 Years Ago, April 5, 1995
Prairie Valley attended the Iowa High School Class A

Music Associations Solo & Ensemble Contest at Ogden.
One of the highlight performances of the day was Ruven
Newell on his saxophone. His solo was awarded the Outstanding Performance of the day in his Center.
There was an open house bridal shower for Martha
Roland at the United Methodist Church in Harcourt. She
was the bride to be of Jeffrey Widen.
Harcourt Equipment was honored with the John
Deere Signature Award for outstanding achievement in
its sales department for 1994. They met stringent criteria
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Mary Nyght thanked family and friends for the visits, cards, and gifts druing her stay in the hospital.
Nancy Fay, daughter of Karen and Dennis Fay of
Churdan, was honored with a come and go bridal shower
at the First United Church in Farnhamville. Nancy was
the bride elect of Ryan Kaufman, son of Mel and Kris
Kaufman. The wedding date was set for June 17.
The Prairie Valley Girls Track team consisted of
Michelle Stelling, Jennifer Fields, Sam Hammen, Abbie Hunter, Jessica Beckley, Tracy Vote, Jenny Vibbard,
Sarah Bickford, Wendy Holm, Christine Skoglund, Kerry
Vaughn, Steph Vandi, Jennie Hunter, Molly Pritchard,
Carin Swanstrom, Shuan Vote, Cassi Mundt and Chris
Miller. The coach was Galen Patrick.
The Prairie Valley Boys Track Team consisted of
Mike Shady, Billy Anderson, Jason Moe, Mich Fiala, Tyler Farnham, Dallas Roper, Scott Sullivan, Andy Cathcart, Mitch Pearson, Martin Gerlach, Tobias Sonden, Justin Platts, Jerrad Seehusen, Jake Geisler, Heath Telleen,
Kirk Hefley, Jesse Wilson. The team was coached by Jeff
Kruse and Jason Klingensmith.
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April 8, 2015
Tax levy election explained in Callender;

some false rumors noted at public forum
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Prairie Valley Principal, board members speak. . .
By Jill Viles

A small group of concerned citizens gathered
at the Callender Public Library to discuss details of the
PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy) slated for a
second vote on April 7th.

High School principal, Jim Henrich, as well as
Prairie Valley School Board members, John Field and
Shannon Miller, officiated the thirty minute meeting.
Those in attendance were provided the opportunity to ask
questions and offer feedback regarding maintenance issues at both the Gowrie and Farnhamville buildings.

Additionally, discussion also explored technology needs for the district now, and in the coming years.

According to Henrich, the PPEL tax levy failed
to pass by a margin of six votes. Though many in attendance were surprised by these numbers, it was acknowledged that many potential voters did not know about the
election.

Additionally, turnout may have been hampered
due to a track meet in Gowrie the same day as the initial
vote. Rumors circulated that the PPEL tax levy would be
used to construct a new high school building, but board
members pointed out this was never the case, and revenue
of $300,000 per year would be far from sufficient for such
an expenditure.

Also, others had heard rumors the PPEL was
just for salaries, though board members explained
PPEL cannot be used for salaries. It should also be noted
that some with vast income and investment in agricultural
property raised concerns the PPEL would unduly impact
their finances.

It should be noted, the district is not locked into
a particular tax levy if one should pass. The proposed
PPEL is required to span ten years, but may be discontinued if public sentiment for the tax levy wanes, or perhaps
even more funding is sought by the district.

For example, if the district decided they would
like to explore the idea of building a new high school
building, but the current PPEL tax levy was not sufficient,
the district could submit a new PPEL tax levy for public
consideration.

If the PPEL is passed, the additional funding for
the district would be available July 1st. To pass, the PPEL
must achieve 50% approval plus one vote. The Southeast
Webster Grand School District overwhelmingly passed
their own PPEL over a month ago.

Though board members expressed that a five
year PPEL could secure a great deal of the districts
needs, the tax levy must be designated for a minimum
of ten years. The district is not required to spend all the
money coming in may choose to set aside funds for future
needs.

Its the problems we dont know about in the
immediate future that lead to the most trouble, suggested
Miller. Henrich emphasized this point. The elevator
repair at the high school came up unexpectedly, but it was
a necessary repair.

It was noted that fliers explaining the purpose
of the PPEL will be distributed to all voters of the Prairie
Valley School District. This mailing may be received as
early as Saturday, and most certainly by Monday. The
vote on Tuesday, April 7, took place between 12:00 P.M.
and 8:00 P.M.
SV Girls Track team

competes at early
bird track meet

The girls started their out door track season on
a beautiful night to run. The weather being above 60
degrees in March made for perfect weather conditions.
The girls have worked hard for four weeks. Only a
few were able to run in the indoor meet so this meet gave
the team a chance to see what they are really capable of.
With so many new girls on the team Coach Swieter
is experimenting to see what times individuals get at each
event and who should be running what types of races.
After seeing the times Coach Swieter is happy with some
of the things he is seeing.
He did comment on how the team needs to work
much harder with the younger girls and their hand offs
during relays. Some relay teams had a few struggles and
even were disqualified.
Coaches say that the team will not lose races because
of poor hand offs. Hand offs will be practiced and imporoved on right away.
Overall it was a great night to run and coach is slowly
seeing what each girl is capable of doing. The next meet
is the Richard Ryan Relays which is the girls home meet.
Results...

Shot put - Jaiden Ackerson, 31' 3", 3rd; Discus Jaiden Ackerson, 82' 11", 5th; High Jump - Nicole, 4 4;
Long jump - Claire Whalen 11' 10", and Tessa Burg 11'
1"; 3000M, Sarah Nahnsen 16:39.596, 7th; Hannah Fiala,
16:23.29, 6th; Shuttle Hurdle Relay - placed 3, 1:18.92
it consisted of Natalie 17.15, Anna Heatherington 21.30,
Kanyon Pepples 19.68, and Karissa Hiesterman 19.37;
100M - Cassie Zinnel 15.11, Claire 16.25; Distance Medly Relay - placed 1, 4:42.21 it consisted of Natalie Lambert 28.13, Kanyon Pepples 29.25, Josie Breitsprecher
1:05.25, Erica Rittgers 2:39.83; 4x200 - 2:07.59 it consisted of Nicole Williams 32.14, Leslie Whalen 21.24,
Tessa Berg 33.38, and Karissa Hiesterman 30.79; 100H
- Natalie Lambert 17.13, 2nd and Kanyon Pepples
19.99; 800M - Emma Graves 3:04.34, and Hannah Fiala
3:22.27; 200M - Angela Dopita 29.28, 3rd; 400H - Natalie Lambert 1:!0.57, 1st and Karissa Hiesterman 1:18.40,
4th; Sprint Med. Relay - 2:23.64 Nicole Williams 15.00,
Anna Heatherington 13.92, Tessa Berg 33.26, Leslie
Whalen 1:20.16; 1500 - Erica Rittgers 5:31.59, 2nd and
Emma Graves 6:44.07, 6th; 4x100 - DQ; 4x400 - Nicole
Williams 1:07.86, Josie Breitsprecher 1:05.55, Angela
Dopita 1:06.25, and Kanyon Pepples 1:07.05.

Jalen Fuss ran a time of 18.02 in the 110M High
Hurdles Monday, March 30 at Lake City finishing
third. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
First outdoor meet for

Boys Track Team
Five 1st place finishes in the Chelsey Henkenius

Early Bird track meet at Lake City on Monday got the
Southeast Valley boys track team off to a great start in
the outdoor track season. Skylar Warehime claimed the
first gold medal winning the discus with a throw of 139
8. Shane Promes won the 400m low hurdles in a time
of 59.23 and Spencer Warehime ran a 2:05.60 to win the
800.
A pair of relays also was the first team to cross the
finish line. The 4 x 200m relay of Keaton Jondle, Carter Steck, Cade King and Shane Promes ran a time of
1:36.20. Jondle, Steck and King joined freshman Nolan
Johnson later in the meet to win the 4 x 100m relay in a
time of 46.61. Nolan also lead off a runner-up 4 x 800m
team along with Bryce Gustafson, Spencer Warehime and
Tom Nahnsen to run a time of 8:48.82.
Noah Tucker (3200m, 11:34.93), Jalen Fuss (110m
HH, 18.02) and Bryce Gustafson (1600m, 5:12.26) all
finished 3rd in their respective events for the Jaguars.
Malachi Swanson picked up a pair of 4th place finishes in
the 3200m run (11:36.29) and 800m run (2:18.59) while
Keaton Jondle also medaled in the 100m dash finishing
4th with a time of 11.93.
Two relays also garnished fourth place honors on
Monday. The 1600m medley relay of Zeke Miller, Ryan
Gustafson, Tom Nahnsen and Noah Tucker finished in a
time of 4:09.47 and the 4 x 400m relay of Shane Promes,
Carter Steck, Ryan Gustafson and Hillary Odhiambo finished in a time of 3:50.52.
There were no team scores kept in this meet. The
Jaguars will next compete at Story City on April 2nd and
Thursday, April 9th at Woodward.

Hannah Fiala is all smiles as she runs the 3000
meter run. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of April 8th to April 15th
Wednesday, April 8
Business, Health Science & Industrial Technology
Competition Day @ ICCC
5th/6th Grade (TAG) BEST Testing
Thursday, April 9
7th/8th Grade (TAG) BEST Testing
3:30 p.m. (A) G& B V Tr WOODWARD-GRA - G
V Tr
4:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV-Var Golf GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Manson NW Webster
Friday, April 10
7:00 p.m. JH Dance
Saturday, April 11
State Music Solo & Ensemble Festival
Monday, April 13
4:00 p.m. (A) G&B JV-Var Golf GAME - MutliTeam
4:30 p.m. B V Tr SOUTHEAST VA - B V Tr
4:30 p.m. JH Coed Track @ Ogden
Tuesday, April 14
4:00 p.m. G JV-Var Golf GAME - St. Edmond @
Southeast Valley
4:00 p.m. (A) B JV-Var Golf GAME - Southeast
Valley @ St. Edmond
4:30 p.m. (H) B V Tr SOUTHEAST VA - Raindate
Wednesday, April 15
EARLY DISMISSAL 12:30PM
Teacher In-service PM
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
GCD...
Continued from front page...

cated at the Gowrie Golf Course by installing some much
needed landscaping.

The GDC Sign Committee consisted of: Berna
Tucker, Darrel Mischke, Dale Gould, Cornell Lowery,
and Ed McWeeny. The GDC would like to recognize
some very important individuals and businesses, without
whom this project would not have been possible; POET
Biorefining, Gary Eischeid and Rita Carlson, thank you
for your generous donation and support. They would also
like to thank the City of Gowrie, the American Legion
Post #431, WCCTA, Woodruff Electric, Chuck Angstrom, Jeff Strutzenberg, SEV FFA, the Gowrie Volunteer
Fire Department, along with everyone in the community
who has supported the project with donations and volunteered time. It would not have been possible without you.
Thank you for your support!
Letter to the Editor:

I would like to thank Mark Peterson for the cherry
pie that he purchased on the Southeast Valley Jazz band
concert that was made by Megan Seil and given to me.
Each year the students under the leadership of Mrs.
Hanna, her staff, and the band boosters do an awesome
job performing for family, friends and school staff.
A big thank you to everyone who attended and bid
on the pies and I am sure the students enjoy it also and
as was announced at the start a portion of the proceeds
was given to a member in need. It is a pleasure to help the
students each year.
I would also like to thank Mr. Richard Chinburg of
Dayton for giving me the opportunity to learn the art of
auctioneering many years ago.
Thank you,
Donovan Adson
Vincent, IA
8-Apr

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Birthdays
Keaton Martin, Fern Saxton
Darlene Thomas
Jillyan Jacobson
Brody Reese
Jessica Worrel
Jeff McGuire
11-Apr
Anniversaries
Lynn and Marsha Subbert.
Down Memory Lane

B Y
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April 8, 2015
D O W N S
Random Memories....

Have you ever had one of those wispy moments
when an old old memory flashed into your mind? Usually something of that moment caused this flash back.
You might be driving along listening to your radio or a
CD. You might be talking to someone when a few words
said may cause that recollection. Perhaps you are reading an article in a paper or magazine or watching TV.
Maybe its while you are sitting in church and a particular hymn, a brief passage from one of the lessons,
something in the prayers or the childrens or pastors
message may have jarred that memory loose. I have a
poorly organized notebook by my computer and many,
many slips of paper with little jottings on them.

I had my memory jogged recently when sitting
in church so I dug out my pen and wrote a note on my
Celebrate, the insert with the days scripture lessons
and general prayers. From that jotting I wrote Marchs
message that I write each month for our churchs newsletter. Perhaps someday I may share that one but today
I decided it was time to clear out all those little scraps
of paper and share, asking if any of you readers are old
enough to remember some of them with me.

One Wednesday I happened to notice the little
woven market type basket that one of our quilters totes
with her each week. This brought back the memory of
my Grandmas market basket. She lived on a farm approximately mile from town. She sold fresh milk and
cream to a few townspeople who still liked getting them
right off the farm. She did this for a long time until
pasteurization laws came in to effect. She would get her
market basket loaded up, put it over her arm and walk up
to town to those few places where she could also go in
for a good visit and perhaps a gossip session. She also
carried her market basket to get a few things at Strains
General Store. I mean a few. She, for many many years,
thought homemade bread and hand churned butter were
the best and purest and she may have been right. She
canned her own vegetables, fruits and many meats. She
bought flour and sugar by the 100 lb. sacks so had to
have help from one of the boys when needing that.
That market basket served her well. I still remember
Mrs. Axel Westeen carrying her little market basket up
to Lundvalls once or twice a week. In later years Mary
Appelholm had a cart of some kind she pulled to the
store. When my folks lived in the house about a block
south of the pump corner I got Mom one of those fold
up carts so she could go up during the day when Dad was
out working but she remarked that she didnt want to be
a Mary Appelholm. Im not sure she ever used it.

Another thing I remember doing when in high
school was an after school activity at the Methodist
Church. Pastor Ol E. Olson was adept at leatherwork,
cutting out various items, billfolds, purses, etc., lacing
together and tooling. He held classes at least once a
week and I went and made a couple billfolds (all I could
afford). The ones I made were out of scraps, the scraps
laced together in a crazy quilt fashion then glued in some
manner to a backing and finally laced together to make a
very pretty, serviceable billfold. I gave one to Mom for
either Mothers Day, Christmas or her birthday. If the
lacings wore away they could be replaced.

Most of us, including town kids, unless they
lived near by, took our lunches to school. One of my
favorites was Moms big dill pickles fished out of the big
crock in the cellar. Lettie Johnson used to try to con
me out of it and once in a while, if she had a good trade,
I would relent. When it was warmer weather we had to
be cautious about the contents of our lunches so maybe
that leftover chicken or roast beef or pork were not smart
sandwich makings. How many remember the dried beef
(thicker cut than todays in the package) that we could
purchase at Jacks meat market? It was one of my favorites but would definitely be off my menu today lots of
salt. There was always peanut butter, jelly or peanut butter and jelly. I was not a jelly eater. Mom found a way of
jazzing up peanut butter filling to my liking by stirring
in some shredded carrots. Hmmm-- havent had that in
years but then I dont eat peanut butter now and thats
another story. Whoops! Who ate all the cookies or other
sweets in the house? Well, quick grab the powdered sugar, a bit of cocoa and the milk or cream and the graham
crackers (items always on hand) and make some graham
cracker cookies. They do sound sorta good, dont they?
In cooler weather if there was no meat of any kind, home
cooked or cold cuts, available, quick scramble a couple
eggs, cool as quickly as possible, mash them and toss
in some mayo (homemade of course) and some pickles
and theres your sandwich for the day. By lunch time it
all tasted pretty good and perhaps tomorrows offering
would have some more surprises. Apples were a regular
offering too and bananas a special treat. Oranges were
okay but could be a bit sticky. Seems to me tangerines
were an around Christmastime treat.

These are just a few of those random memories. Id wager it will bring out some of your own.
Happy remembrances.
City of Gowrie...
Continued from front page...
cally able to manage the large garbage can. However,

they are willing to assist those who cannot get their garbage curbside.

With prior arrangement, some residents would
be able to leave trash alongside their door, provided it
as already bagged. Carroll Refuse Service indicated the
trash container is considered part of the residential property and should be left when a resident or tenant moves
away.

A positive for the city is that Carroll Refuse Service is willing to pick up recycling each week, and on the
same day as regular garbage collection. They insisted
that like TCB, garbage would be picked up at no additional charge from city offices, the maintenance shed,
library, parks, and pool, among other sites.

When asked if they would include at no fee the
churches, the Lampes suggested they do, but large events,
such as the Fourth of July Dinner at the United Methodist
Church, would require a fee. Carroll Refuse Service will
not provide recycling services at the city parks.

If selected to provide Gowries garbage and
recycling collection, the Lampes expressed a few additional points to be included in the contract. They would
like to include a clause in the contract that if diesel rises
above $3.50, they collect a fuel surcharge until the cost
of fuel goes back down.

However, this is a negotiable item, and Gowrie
is not required to include the clause. We do this in an effort to protect ourselves against the added costs if diesel
rises to $4.50 to $5.00, explained Joe Lampe. I

In the event of a rate increase at the landfill, they
request a 12 cent increase for every one dollar increase of
the landfill increase.

After the Lampes left, members of the council
asked the Blairs of TCB if they wanted to say anything
else regarding the situation.

Youve got to understand, youre playing a
juggling game with our lives, expressed Staci Blair.

My husband has been doing this for 30 years.
Weve invested here. Our kids will attend this high
school.

Resident Richard Johnson concurred. Family
members of TCB have gone out of their way to help for
the past 65 years.

Discussion continued as to whether Gowrie
would be more likely to stick with TCB if the proposed
$3.00 increase per household per month was taken off the
table. It appeared there might be interest in this, but a decision has not been made yet. If residents have concerns
as to whether the city should stick with TCB or consider
Carroll Refuse Service as a provider, they are urged to
discuss this at the April city council meeting.

Here is the breakdown:

Gowrie residents are currently paying:Garbarge
$15.50;Recycling $4.50; Landfill assessment .75; Billing
fee .50.

We pay the $15.50 to TCB Sanitation (Tim
Blair) for garbage and the $4.50 to Blair Sanitation (Jim
Blair) for the recycling. The total cost is $20.00.

The landfill assessment is a quarterly fee the city
is required to pay for recycling. The total is $1,166.63
per quarter. We collect this small amount per household
per month to cover the fee paid every three months.

The billing fee is what the City pays the Utilities for the cost they incur in handling out billings each
month.

If we change haulers, we still have to pay the
landfill assessment and the billing fee. TCB has requested a $3.00 per month increase. The total we would pay
to the Blairs for garbage and recycling would be $23.00.
The cost of Carroll Refuse Service would be $11.00 per
household per month.
April 8, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
It's Your Life...

Music teacher with daughter in Gowrie
is former Ft. Dodge restaurant owner
It's Your Life Senior series. . .
By: Nicole Presley

As a child Diana was accustomed
to moving around a lot. Since her parents moved frequently she recalls moving
30 times before she graduated from high
school. Diana lived in various locations in
Iowa and Wisconsin.

I went, between kindergarten
and high school graduation, to 30 schools.
I think I skipped fifth grade. I truly dont
remember it. I know I skipped a grade
and I think it was that one, said Diana.
I went to school all the way from a one
room school house to big cities.

Dianas parents moved often because they were alcoholics. At one point
Dianas parents lived in a boxcar behind a
friends house.

Now I realize my parents probably were evicted. I didnt realize that until I was about 35 and it hit me like a ton
of bricks, said Diana. It takes about three
months to get evicted.

After high school graduation in
1968 from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Diana
attended college for two years. After college she married her first husband and operated a deli.

After managing a deli Diana started a catering service out of her home. This
eventually turned into a restaurant called
the Upper Crust at the Crossroads Mall in
Fort Dodge. When rent became too high
she stopped the little shop and became a
librarian for the local elementary school.

Since working at the library
Diana decided she wanted to go back to
school. Upon entering Buena Vista for elementary education and music she tested
out of 21 credits worth of classes. Since
then the college changed the rules so a student cant test out of so many credits at one
time.

Diana was able to find a job out
of college and taught in Fort Dodge for
about 12 years. Diana wasnt conven-
Diana Satterlee
tional. She loved to engage her students in

whatever was being taught that day.

For example, while learning
about editing poetry Diana had the students wear surgical white masks while
she instructed them how to do surgery on
their patient which was their poem.

She also had them jump rope
while learning rhythm in poetry.

Some kids would be reading
poetry and some kids would be jumping.
I discovered that boys dont jump rope
very well, said Diana. I was an unusual
teacher.

After working at the schools for
about 12 years she divorced her husband.
After taking about a year and a half off Diana returned to teaching.

Its fun to watch her read the
Fort Dodge Messenger looking for people
she had as students and now theyre assistant managers here or in jail. Whatever
became of them, said David, her husband.

After retiring from Fort Dodge
at 55 Diana and her husband moved to
North Carolina when Diana was recruited
to teach at less fortunate schools near a
Cherokee reservation. For five years Diana taught children who could barely talk
or read.

It was a beautiful place to be,
but just huge poverty. Its a place where
a lot of rich people have second homes
and then you have these kids living in trailers with tarps flapping instead of doors,
said Diana.

The poverty experienced by
these children was immense. Some children slept on the kitchen table because
they didnt have a bed. They carried water
from the creek to make soup for dinner and
newspaper covered the windows instead
curtains.

There were kids who were really really hurting. I sent out a newsletter,
like every good teacher does, on my first
week of school. I said were going to need
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bleach wipes, were going to need Kleenex

and were going to need crayons, said Diana.

I had a mom come in and sit
down really serious with me and say, Ive
been thinking about this and not this paycheck and not the next one, but in maybe
three weeks I can send a box of Kleenex.
David and I bought supplies for every kid
in my classroom. I never sent another newsletter home asking for stuff.

Since these students didnt learn
material well by reading alone, Diana and
her husband wrote songs to help her students learn. They wrote one song a week
for about any topic she taught.

Their test scores went off the
charts. They werent readers, but they were
thinkers and they loved music. So thats
how they learned their facts, said Diana.

I would write the song, Diana
would play it on the piano, I would capture
it electronically through the computer, take
it upstairs, make some adjustments, assign
different instruments to the parts that she
had played, tidy it up, record it, and blow it
to a disc, said David.

Shes the teachy and Im the
techy. It was a blast.

After creating the music David
could then record Diana singing over the
music. Shed put the lyrics on the overhead
projector and then theyd learn their lesson.
The children still had to read, but the music
helped them learn what they were reading.

When her five-year contract expired David and Diana decided to move
back to Iowa to be closer to her children
who live in Gowrie and Washington, Iowa.
Diana still teaches music in her home

with piano, guitar and vocal lessons.

I love dealing with the kids that
come in for piano lessons, said Diana.
They will come to the door and say,
Boy youre not going to believe how
great Im going to be this week! Its
fun.

Diana is a crusader for children
being allowed to be creative and invent
their lives and take interest in things and
pursue their interests and not be always
afraid, said David.

Diana cooks for the community
and is in the process of creating childrens books. She has five in the making,
but theyre not published yet.

We try to make the world a better place. I mean, youre not always the
most positive thing on earth, but its nice
to try to be, said Diana.

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I was always so serious. I wasnt in the
classroom. I was like Robin Williams,
only a female. Youve got to loosen up a
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Rich Dutcher, Loan Officer, right is pictured with

Brad Lane, President/CEO of Security Savings Bank.
Rich Dutcher of Security

Savings Bank completed
Consumer Credit School
Rich Dutcher of Security Savings Bank, Gowrie successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School, March 2-6, 2015 in Ankeny, Iowa.
The school is an intense one week program sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association. The purpose of
the IBA Consumer Credit School is to prepare consumer
credit personnel who want to broaden their consumer
credit knowledge or who have not been exposed to formal consumer credit education, to serve effectively and
profitably as consumer credit officers.
This is accomplished by developing a better understanding of the consumer credit function, deepening the
comprehension of the managerial aspects of consumer
credit operations and developing and refining the administrative and human relations skills necessary to meet the
credit need of their customers.
Richs responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial and agricultural business along with
consumer and residential real estate in the Dayton and
Lehigh areas.
Rich was born and raised in Lehigh. He has an undergraduate and graduate degrees from Buena Vista
University. He spent 19 years in education as a teacher,
counselor, and coach in mostly small schools. He lives
in Dayton with his wife, Linda, he has one daughter and
one son.
The Iowa Bankers Association is the statewide trade
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Sandy Mickelson Benefit at

Webster County Fairgrounds

There will be a benefit for Sandy Mickelson,

Sunday, April 19 at the Webster County Fairgrounds from
4-7 pm.

Sandy Mickelson is the retired Lifestyle Editor
of The Messenger. Proceeds will assist with medical expenses from her cancer treatments.

There will be a meal, bake sale and silent auction
from 4 pm to 7 pm with the auction winners announced at
7:15 pm.

Entertainment will be provided by Elvis Eddie
Simpson and Bare Bones Trio.

To donate items contact Jim Blocker at 515-5716601 or Connie Gustafson at 515-571-2340.
April 8, 2015
Cub Scouts will be

Scouting for Food
Begining April 11
in Callendar and Farnhamville...
In a time when one in five children live in a food
insecure home, no community is immune to hunger. Cub
Scouts makes a promise to help other people and to do
goodwill; in line with these values, Cub Scout Pack 42
will be Scouting for Food again this year.
Scouting for Food, which began in 1985 as a St.
Louis Eagle Scout project and has spread nationwide, begins Saturday, April 11. Members of the Cub Scout Pack
42 will go to homes in Callendar and Farnhamville on
April 11 to distribute door hangers asking people to leave
donations out on April 18 to be collected for local food
pantries.
Saturday, April 18, the scouts will be out again, collecting any donations left on the front porch or steps of
peoples homes. The scouts will begin collecting at 10
a.m. on April 18.
Anyone interested in donating should leave the items
in a bag on the front porch or front steps of their home to
be picked up April 18. If possible, Scout Leader Jeremy
Viles said people should staple the door hanger to the bag
to notify the scouts passing by that it needs to be picked
up. Also, Viles asks that people please put bags out early,
as scouts begin collections at 10 a.m. and likely will finish in the early afternoon.
Marla Stokesbury, spokesperson for the areas Community Pantry, said donations should be non-perishable,
unexpired items. The Community Pantrys current needs
include; canned fruit, cereal, beans (not green), jello/pudding cups, shampoo, cream rinse, deodorant, kleenex,
and dish soap. The food pantry cannot accept expired
items, so please check your dates. Stokesbury also indicated that monetary donations are very useful as they can
be used to purchase specific items when they are needed
and/or specialty items for families with special dietary
needs. In addition, monetary donations can be used
to provide special gifts
to individuals such as the
Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes provided
in 2014.
The Cub Scouts will
not be collecting in Gowrie
this year; but there is still
an opportunity to help!
Gowrie residents are asked
to take their donations to
the Community Pantry
(located in the City Hall
building, 1206 Market
Street), or to either of the
local churches.
In addition, you can
also help make a big difference in the lives of hungry children by donating
directly to the Scouting for
Food campaign. A donation of just $5 can provide
15 meals; $10 will provide
30 meals. If you would
like to donate directly to
the Scouting for Food
program, please visit this
website: http://www.macbsa.org/ScoutingForFood
April 8, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Price Family Farms, Paton, awarded Top

Environmental and Animal Certification

Ed Fallon and Tom Cole....

Ed Fallon (and Tom Cole) pass through Gowrie on

his (their) walk across Iowa following the proposed path of
the Bakken Oil Pipeline that Energy Transfer Partners, a
Dallas based company, would like to build. Fallon is trying
to raise the publics awareness of the role they play in the
future of the proposed pipeline. More information can be
found at Fallons blog www.fallonforum.com and at Energy
Transfer Partners website daplpipelinefacts.com Fallons
blog informs reader the drawbacks of the pipeline while
the Energy Transfer Partners webpage lists the benefits the
pipeline could provide.
Price Family Farms of Paton uses sustainable

agricultur methods to earn the Animal Welfare Approved
Certification.

The flock of laying hens at Price Family Farms
is now certified as Animal Welfare Approved. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised in accordance with the highest animal
welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family farm.

Like other AWA farmers across the country,
Linn and Charles Price recognize the growing consumer
interest in how animals are raised on farms. Managing
animals outdoors on pasture or range has known benefits
for animals, consumers and the environment.

Certified AWA laying hens at Price Family
Farms enjoy full run of the farm's 55 acres, where they
can forage for food and express their natural behaviors,
like running, pecking, dust bathing, and scratching for
grubs and seeds.

The hens also help to control insect pests and
naturally fertilize the soil in the organic garden. The pasture-raised eggs are sold to the local community directly
from the farm, as well as at local farmers' markets.

The Prices recognize the multifaceted benefits
of pasture-based management for their hens. In addition
to their nourishment from the pasture, the Prices supplement their hens' diet with an organic and soy-free food:
"We have always wanted the best food for our family,"
explains Linn Price. "Why shouldn't it be the same for
our hens?"

Research shows that pasture-based management
is not only better for animal welfare, but results in tasty
and nutritious eggs with more beta carotene and higher
levels of beneficial conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and
omega-3 fatty acids when compared to conventional
eggs.
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FARNHAMVILLE
HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Robert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship
8:30 Sunday School
Mondays:
Ladies Bible Study
9:30am
Armor of God Class
7:00pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday:
Community Meal 11:30am
FIRST UNITED
CHURCH
Pastor
James H. Chesnutt
Wednesdays:
Lunch Bunch 4:30-6:00 PM
Youth Mission Team 5:15
Kids Bell Choir 6:00-6:15
MOORLAND
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
James G. Davis, Pastor

OUR LADY OF
GOOD COUNSEL
Served by the priests of
the Webster Co.
Catholic parishes
Sunday Morning Mass:
10 a.m.
HARCOURT
FAITH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Rod Meyer, Pastor
~~
Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
CALLENDER
GOWRIE
GOWRIE
OUR SAVIOURS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor: Jon Rollefson

10:15 am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School
11:00 am Adult Forum
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Annette Ruhs Kruse,
Pastor
ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Mondays:
Bible Study with Don
Doolittle, 7:00 pm
Tuesdays:
Women's Evening Bible
Study, 7:00 pm
Praise and Worship,
6:00 pm
Wednesdays:
Confirmation, 6:00 pm
Thursdays:
Choir Practice, 6:00 pm
DivorceCare, 7:00 pm
Saturdays:
Men's group, 9:00 am
Thurs., April 9
2:00 PM Women of
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Hall
Sun., April 12
10:15 AM Music
Fundraiser Coffee
1:00-5:00 PM
L.E.A.D. DVDs, Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM We
RO.C.K. Youth meet
at church
Mon., April 13
9:00 AM Sewing Day
6:30 PM Council
Meeting, Fireside
Room
Wed., April 15
7:00 PM Bible Study
with Don Doolittle,
Fireside Room
9:00 a.m. Sunday School

10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship
LANYON
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Marc Murchison, Pastor
9:30 am - Worship
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
11 am - Sunday School
~~
Wednesdays:
6 pm - ACTION = A lot
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Saturday:
8 am - Men's Fellowship
(Harcourt Depot)
www.lanyoncovenant.org
SOMERS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Pastor James H. Chesnutt

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Bible Study
at Church
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Study at
Dan & Colleen
Goodwins
ROELYN
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Price Family Farms chose to become Certified
AWA to show that pasture-based management and high
welfare practices were not only possible, but profitable:
"We want to show others that sustainable agriculture is
achievable-and that it's achievable while utilizing highwelfare practices and providing for our family," says
Linn Price.

AWA Program Director Andrew Gunther says,
"The accountability and integrity offered by Animal
Welfare Approved farmers like Linn and Charles are
unmatched in food production. We're glad to have Price
Family Farms in the AWA family."

Certified AWA eggs from Price Family Farms
are available direct from the farm, and (seasonally) at
Greene County Farmer's Market. For more information,
visit www.greeneeggs.com/where-to-buy/, call (515)
968-4424, or follow Price Family Farms on Facebook.
Karl King Band

performing
Sunday, April 12
Presentation of scholarships....

The final indoor concert of the Karl L. King Municipal Band will be Sunday, April 12 starting at 3:30 pm
in Decker Auditorium on the Iowa Central Campus.

The presentation of scholarships is one purpose
for the event. Winners will be awarded $500 to Iowa
Central Community College or $1,000 to a 4 year Iowa
college or university of their choice.

The second purpose relfects Iowa Central Community Colleges Focus series on Scandinavian countries.
The music performed will reflect Scandinavian heritage.

Admission is free.
9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 Sunday Worship
Wed., April 8
3:45 p.m. Beginner &
Sonshine Bells
6:00 p.m. Vesper Ringers
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
Class
Thurs., April 9
1:30 p.m. Project Day
3:00 p.m. GCC Devotions
Sun., April 12
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Easter Worship
11:30 a.m. Morning Glory Bells
Wed., April 15
2:00 p.m. Pictorial Directory Pictures
7:30 p.m. Zion WEBS
HARCOURT
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COVENANT CHURCH
Craig Vote, Pastor
~
Mondays: 9:30 am
Women's Bible Study.
~
Saturdays: 7 pm Men's
Bible Study.
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Karen Young, Pastor

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April 8, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
March 24, 2015

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

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the
March 17, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file
the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#29 and D.D.#52. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve wage increase for
Cory Simpson, Correctional Officer to $15.04 per hour effective March 21,
2015, per labor contract. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve wage increase for
Jesse Albrecht to $13.71 per hour, per labor agreement effective March 30,
2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve the following
salary increases per labor contract: Joshua Michael Van Waes to
$57,743.57 effective March 1, 2015; Derek Charles Christie to $50,044.43
effective March 11, 2015; and Amy Jo Stringer to $50,044.43 effective April
15, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve Class C Liquor
License Application for Frontier Sports Park pending Dram endorsement.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair
to sign the following resolution:
IN SUPPORT OF THE WEBSTER COUNTY TRAIL PLAN AND
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports
pedestrian trails and expanding the current trail system in Webster County;
and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors strives to
improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors of Webster County; and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports the
Trails Advisory Committees recommendation for trail development along
the Des Moines River in Fort Dodge and Webster County; and

WHEREAS, the County is working in partnership with the City of Fort
Dodge to expand the existing trail system for the social, economic, and
health betterment of Webster County and the region;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County
Board of Supervisors endorses this enhancement project and the joint
grant application submitted by the Conservation Board & the City of Fort
Dodge;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conservation Director is
authorized to sign the enhancement grant application.
Passed and approved this 24th day of March, 2015.
s/Keith Dencklau
Webster County Board of Supervisors
Attest: s/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file
Webster County Audit Reports and Financial Statements for fiscal year
ending June 30, 2014. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign proposal for three-year SUP agreement for Jail Milestone
Camera System. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for Corners Site in Section 35, Fulton
Township; and Marys Site in Section 6, Clay Township. (Copies on file in
Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Actuarial Services Agreement with SilverStone Group for
GASB 45 valuation and written report for employee benefit plans. (Copy
on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer to table approval of Directive Number One of
the Law Enforcement Center Courtroom Remodeling Project deleting
Audio/Visual scope of work in its entirety from the project, a decrease of
$79,790; addition of $75,380 for a savings of $4,410 for the Conference
Technologies. Motion died for a lack of a second. No action taken.

At 11:00a.m. an Appeal Hearing was held on Notice to Abate #DBA
2015-03; governed by Ordinance No. 30, an Ordinance to Abate Nuisance
of Dilapidated Buildings. Following discussion between landowner, Zoning
Administrator and Board it was moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to
allow the landowner 60 (sixty) days to have the remaining debris removed
from the property and allow the Public Health Department to inspect said
property inside and out to ensure compliance with said Webster County
Ordinance No. 30. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion
Sections 21 and 28, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township.

(Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to authorize Chair to
sign permit from Frontier Communications to directional bore 6 pair
telecommunication cable from 1650 Madison Avenue west to pedestal
on west side of Madison Avenue in Section 1, Township 89 North, Range
29 West, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion
carried unanimously,

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve the following
resolution:
AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION
FOR
TRAFFIC
SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TSIP) FUNDING ON P59 (PARAGON
AVENUE) APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES NORTH OF FORT DODGE,
IOWA

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation administers the
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP), which provides funding for
locations where vehicular safety is a concern and documented, and

WHEREAS, Webster County desires to submit a Site Specific Traffic
Safety Improvement Fund Application on Route P59 (Paragon Avenue) to
improve a horizontal curve on a 1150 foot long corridor commencing 300
feet south of 150th Street, and

WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of proposed project is $190,000
and the amount of safety funds requested for the proposed project is
$190,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County
Board of Supervisors fully endorses this project and authorizes the County
Engineer to sign and submit all necessary application documents to the
Iowa Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of
Supervisors hereby commits to accept and maintain these improvements,
if the application is approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 31st day of March, 2015.
s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:s/Carol Messerly

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize
Chair to sign contract documents with Rognes Brothers Excavating,
Lake Mills, Iowa for the following two tied bridge replacement projects:
L-00270173-94 on Dakota Avenue south of 140th Street; L-002725
73-94 on 145th Street east of Dakota Avenue. (Copies on file in Engineers
office). Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing on First consideration to amend
Webster County Ordinance Number 046 was held. Discussion followed
on these proposed amendments: Deletions are indicated by strikethrough,
additions are indicated by underline.
1. Amend the rear setback table in the A-1 and TA-1 (A-2) District to 10
and the rear setback table for Residential Districts to 5.
2. Add the following language to ARTICLE 2, Definitions:

No portion of any area inside the front setback line can be occupied
by an accessory structure in any Residential District
3. Strike the following from all Home Density Exemptions:

The original property has remained in single ownership prior to this
application

The application must be reviewed and approved by the Webster
County Planning and Zoning Commission
4. Add the following from all Home Density Exemptions:

Staff will have the authority to review and approve the Exemption if
all of the criteria has clearly been met. Any varying from the criteria,
or at anytime, staff can call for a Home Density Exemption Review
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

No written comments or objections were received. Planning and
Zoning Administrator Sheliah Lizer reviewed the proposed changes
recommending striking proposed amendment #2 at this time. Marcene
Vaske voiced her concern with the two-acre requirement for building when
a lot of the existing building sites are less than two acres. Discussion
followed of adding language to allow preexisting tracts to be less if all
the requirements for water and septic were meet and subject to Board of
Adjustment approval.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to recess Public Hearing on
First Consideration to amend Webster County Ordinance Number 046,
until April 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously,

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adjourn the meeting.
s/Carol Messerly
s/Keith Dencklau
Webster County Claims Register Report for 03-24-2015

A STITCH ABOVE THE REST
uniforms
82.00
ABC PEST CONTROL INC
pest control
62.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
copier lease
751.78
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
equipment
256.87
ALAN & CAROLINE MARKET TRUST DAMAGES
800.00
ALLIANCE CONNECT LLC
phone service
2,195.36
ALLIANT ENERGY
UTILITIES
107.51
ALLSCRIPTS
maintenance fee
1,019.47
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
SHED SUPPLIES
133.48
ASPHALT PAVING ASSC OF IOWA
CONFERENCE
520.00
BALDRIDGE, RYAN
mileage
99.75
s/Carol Messerly
s/Keith Dencklau
BATES,
GINGER
mileage
154.87
BERRY
advertising 69.00
BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF
JUVENILE SUMMONS
84.23
Regular Meeting
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
803.68
March 31, 2015
BOB BARKER COMPANY
supplies
123.83
BOECKMAN, LINDSAY
mileage
94.50

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
1,147.79
following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, and
BRW
supplies 36.00
Leffler. Absent: None.
CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the

ch,
mh,
epsdt,
t19,
tobacco
prevention,
9,207.46
March 24, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
CALLENDER, CITY OF
UTILITIES
129.73

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC
FUEL
556.22
the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#146 and D.D.#287. Motion carried
CENTRAL
IA
JUVENILE
DET
CENTER DETENTION
SER.
25,996.64
unanimously.
CENTRAL
IOWA
BUILDING
SUPPLY
I
WEDLING
SUPPLIES
43.66

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to table pay increase for Trin
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC SHED SUPPLIES
1,974.30
Lewis, Case Manager Administrative Assistant to $23.76 per hour effective
CENTURY LINK
service commitment 61,738.75
March 16, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
supplies
73.54

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve wage increase for
CITIZENS
CENTRAL
MEALS ON WHEELS
235.40
Rick Nellis, Transporter to $12.25 per hour effective April 1, 2015. Motion
COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR
salary
3,041.00
COLE, DR DAN
medical examiner ex.
700.00

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
COMMUNITY
&
FAMILY
RESOURCE
hospital
services
6,315.00
file Manure Management Plan Update for Hubbards Facility in Section 3,
COMMUNITY
HEALTH
CENTER
voucher
program
60.00
Gowrie Township. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC., food service
6,635.93

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize
CRAWDADDY OUTDOORS
equipment
250.00
Chair to sign the following Addendum to Webster County Contract for
DANIEL PHARMACY
inmate meds
163.17
Library Services for fiscal year 2015-2016:
DANIEL
TIRE
COMPANY
repair
37.00

In exchange for complying with items stated in the Contract for
DAYTON REVIEW
legal publish
79.42
Library Services for Webster County, Webster County will pay the named
DELL MARKETING LP
toner cartridges
803.92
libraries according to the formula approved by the Webster County Library
DENVER
SHERIFF
DEPT
petition
37.20
Association April 9, 1992.
supplies
258.45
DHS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
DIGITY MEDIA LLC
RADIO ADS
1,095.00

County
Total
Bi-Monthly
DOMINO'S PIZZA
meal
16.05

Valuation
Appropriation
Payment
DOOLITTLE
OIL
CO
INC
OIL
&
SUPPLIES
4,684.15

$806,447,001 $217,741.00
$36,290.17
DRISCOLL,
DARREN
D,
book
for
civil
service
commission
251.23
Each library shall be paid according to the following percentages of the
ELBERT, TERRY
SHOP TOOLS
551.70
total appropriation:
ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
1,494.88
Library
Percentage
FY Total
Bi-monthly
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN

CODING/LAYOUT/BALLOTS SPEICAL ELECTION
2,152.79
Badger 0.068 $14,755.50 $2,459.25
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
programming
500.00
Callender 0.07
$15,189.49 $2,531.58
EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH mh, epsdt, t19
1,109.31
Clare 0.06 $13,019.56 $2,169.93
FAITH
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH rent
for
clinics
120.00
Dayton 0.076 $16,491.44 $2,748.57
FASTENAL COMPANY
STOCK
218.15
Duncombe 0.07
$15,189.49 $2,531.58
FITZGERALD, JANE
transcript
136.50
Fort Dodge
0.443
$96,127.76
$16021.29
FORT DODGE TRAILER WORLD INC PARTS
145.00
Gowrie 0.074 $16,057.46 $2,676.24
FORT
DODGE
WATER
DEPT
WATER
950.46
Harcourt 0.064 $13,887.53 $2,314.59
FREEMAN,
SUSAN
wages
2,135.70
Lehigh 0.075 $16,274.45 $2,712.41
FRONTIER
phone service
2,486.83
Stratford
*
$ 748.31
$ 124.72
GARCIA, SAMANTHA
wic interpreter fees
170.00

$217,741.00
$36,290.17
GARGANO,
MARK
medical
examiner
ex.
400.00

*Stratford total determined per capita for Webster County rural
GENE
MOELLER
OIL
COMPANY
FUEL
115.42
population of 110 as verified by the Webster County Auditor. Per capita
GOVCONNECTION INC., COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
788.17
FY: 2013-2014/6.8028
GOWRIE NEWS
legal publish
76.08
GRAINGER INC
STOCK
52.85
s/Keith Dencklau
GREENBELT
HOME
CARE,
tobacco
prevention
grant
338.90
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ch, mh, epsdt, t19
2,586.05
GROUP SERVICES INC
safe-t fund
18,048.50
GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC funeral services
700.00
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize

wic, ch, mh, epsdt, t19, tobacco
11,483.11
Chair to sign Change Order No. 1 of the Contract with Kolacia Construction
HARCOURT, TOWN OF
WATER
40.50
for the Law Enforcement Center Courtroom Remodeling Project; excluding
HAUSER,
ALISON
mileage
&
travel
expenses
666.25
Item #4, a deduct of $79,790.00. Fletcher abstained due to a conflict of
HAWKEYE
LEGAL
SERVICES
INC
serve
papers
40.00
interest. Ayes: Leffler, Campbell and Singer. Motion carried.
HAYS, KENNETH A
mileage & travel expense 42.00

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
HEPP, BLAINE
contracted wages
2,527.93
Chair to sign permit from Northern Natural Gas Company to inspect and
HERZOG, DARREN
cell phone
40.00
repair existing farm tap and pipeline casing along 200th Street between
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME, medical examiner expense 740.00
HOBBY LOBBY STORES INC

supplies
22.02
HOLM'S RADIATOR LLC
PARTS
746.84
HOOVER, KEN
well plugging
400.00
HOVEY CONSTRUCTION
snow removal
3,955.00
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

6,845.34
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF
services
17.00
HYVEE INC
food supplies
137.96
ICIT
school of instruction
250.00
IDOT
STOCK 550.92
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC
shredding
256.20
INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO
PARTS
330.21
IOWA AUTO SUPPLY
light bulb
5.95
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, conference
25.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACA
training
250.00
IOWA OUTDOORS STORE LLC
supplies
19.99
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
supplies
231.56
IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
ncoa cards
345.46
IOWA ST SHERIFF-DEP ASSOC
school registration
150.00
ISAC
school of instruction
150.00
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM health insurance
172,369.00
JIFI PRINT INC
laminated posters
367.25
JIM'S SERVICE INC
fuel
161.19
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
camera system
10,500.29
JRG SUPPLY INC
medicine & supplies
52.70
KEPLER & CLARK PRINTING
office supplies
74.00
KOLACIA CONSTRUCTION INC
service
258.59
KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
copier lease
495.96
LAUFERSWEILER-SIEVERS, medical examiner expense
420.00
LEFFLER, MERRILL
hotel for conference
266.56
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC
computer services/internet 210.40
LINCOLN, JANEL
salary
420.00
LINN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
radon kits
875.00
MAIL SERVICES LLC
renewals
1,107.74
MARCO INC
contracts
191.22
MARCO INC
equipment
332.83
MARCO INC
copier
382.17
MARKERT, STEVE
DAMAGES
800.00
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF
service fees
40.00
MEDIACOM
cable 167.47
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
SUPPLIES
634.71
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
supplies
523.89
MESSERLY, CAROL
mileage
100.80
MESSERLY, JAN
mileage & meals
107.67
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
53,403.05
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE SECURITY LIGHTING
74.82
MIDWEST BREATHING AIR LLC., air compressor maintenance 687.71
MONONA COUNTY SHERIFF
summons
34.20
NANNIGA, JOHN
patient treatment
450.00
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
65.53
NASCO
supplies 18.79
NEOCERTIFIED
secure email program 2,123.96
O'CONNOR, BENNETT
civil service expense
9.33
OFFICE ELEMENTS
office supplies
488.28
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC NEW EQUIPMENT 190,914.00
OLSON, STACI
medical examiner reports 250.00
PALO ALTO COUNTY COMM HEALTH ch, mh, epsdt, t19
2,476.66
PAYNE, KELLY
rent payments
250.00
PEDERSON SANITATION
GARBAGE
88.00
PETERSON, ANN
rent & expense
400.00
PETERSON, CODY
cell phone
40.00
PETERSON, JOE
cell phone
25.00
PETTY CASH-PUBLIC HEALTH
petty cash
132.83
PIERSON, LINDA, TILE CROSSING REIMBURSMENT
1,000.00
PITNEY-BOWES INC
lease payment
759.48
PLASTIC RECYCLING OF IOWA FALL conservation board ex. 298.00
POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, epsdt, t19
2,020.11
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP
utilities
39.05
RECORDER ASSOCIATION, recorder certification session
20.00
REES HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE, OUTSIDE SERVICES 1,079.25
REGIONAL LANDFILL
REFUSE
327.95
REGISTER RECEIPT ADVERTISING receipt advertising
3,510.00
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES INC
office supplies
202.77
RESERVE ACCOUNT
POSTAGE
4,088.45
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS
shredding
138.00
SERGEANT, WILLIAM
rent & expense
350.00
SHIMKAT MOTOR COMPANY
tire rotation
49.30
SMITH MEDICAL PARTNERS
SUPPLIES
1,713.78
SMITH, JANE A
transcripts
49.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
office supplies
294.24
STAR ENERGY LLC
FUEL
3,096.00
STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE, autopsy
1,607.50
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, office supplies
192.48
STRINGER, AMY
meals for training
27.38
SULLIVAN, JIM, TILE CROSSING REIMBURSEMENT
1,000.00
SULLIVAN, TIM, TILE CROSSING REIMBURSEMENT
1,000.00
THANUPAKORN, JEANETTE
mileage & expenses
95.88
THE MESSENGER
publishings
2,132.45
TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLIN, dog pound
168.21
TREAT AMERICA FOOD SERVICE
meals at training
22.74
TRINITY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, medical examiner ex. 963.12
TROPHIES UNLIMITED
supplies
7.50
TURNKEY CORRECTIONS
lease
100.00
UNITED PROPERTY GROUP LLC
rent payments
300.00
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
cell phones
1,115.21
UNITY POINT HEALTH
MATERIALS & VISITS 1,571.00
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY contracted services
70.00
VAN WAES, JOSH
meals for training
16.67
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
383.91
VINSON, ANGELA
cell phone
25.00
VISION AUTO GLASS & REPAIRS
repairs
50.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
fuel
4,253.75
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC haul refuse
75.06
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE 911 circuits
620.80
WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA

remibursement for conference meals
182.61
WEBSTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPT february ema hours
1,411.97
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
128.60
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER office supplies
8,310.86
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
west information
1,328.34
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
20.75
WOODWARD YOUTH CORPORTATION, shelter services
1,492.80
WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELEPHONE computer services/internet 159.85
WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

8,228.58
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
17.25
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THE GOWRIE NEWS
April 8, 2015
11
Danielsons in Dayton visit

families in Arizona. . .

Chuck and Linda Danielson, Dayton, sojourned to
Arizona in late March, primarily to attend a special Dayton
gathering at the Jim and Dorothy Nelson home in Saddlebrook. They visited friends in Buckeye, then spent two
nights with Leonard and Cindy Holland in Queen Creek, and
then they came to visit me (and Linda) at my home in Mesa.

It was so nice to have them. We started by visiting
17 current, former Dayton residents meet in Catalina Mountains, AZ. . . .
in
our
Arizona
room watching a few doves peck away on

Seventeen people who are either formerly from Dayton or are current Dayton residents attending a special event in late
sunflower
seeds
on the patio. There is never enough time
March at the winter home of Jim and Dorothy Nelson in Saddlebrook in the Catalina Mountains in Arizona. There were
for
good
conversation
involving our friends, family and comseveral group sessions in which the group responded to 23 questions which all concerned growing up in Dayton. A large
story on these sessions will be in the Dayton Review next week. Top row, left to right, are Jim Nelson, Chuck Danielson, munity in Dayton.
We discussed our respective churches, which is
Richard Johnson, Glenn Schreiber, Gordon Erickson, Allan Johnson, Larry Ohge, Dick Liljegren; first row left to right are
Linda Danielson, Susan Ohge, Rita Hauge, Linda Bircher, Mary Williams, Joyce Erickson, Pat Tuel, Dorothy Nelson, and very important in our lives. Chuck led a great Bible study
group for many years at Emanual Lutheran Church in DayLinda Barber.
ton. It was a well attended Bible study group. Certain things
happened in the church and Chuck said matters could have
evolved differently if Emanual had an established minister
providing leadership at the time (several years ago prior to
Pastor Ahriana).

Wvery church has problems and there is always a
certain amount of politics. The presence of God is still strong
at Emanual. The parishioners are all wonderful, dedicated
By Glenn Schreiber
handle this?
Christians who help each other out. And the coffee hour

Jim Nelson, formerly of Dayton, and his wife
Jim and his family left Dayton after Jim fin- cant be beat. But I miss seeing the Danielsons and others
Dorothy hosted a unique gathering of former Dayton ished the eighth grade. Jim is now owner/manager of the who have left the church in recent years. We want them back.
residents March 20 and 21 at their home in the Catalina highly successful ACR Homes in the Twin Cities. This And I agree with the Danielsons that every church, including
Mountains north of Tuscon in a beautifully landscaped is a group of 56 homes housing 4-6 people per home. Emanual, could make some improvements.
The Danielsons attended the Baptist Church in
community called Saddlebrook.
The homes accommodate the mentally ill and physically
Stratford for awhile after leaving Emanual Lutheran. Now

Jim retains close connections to several former handicapped.
and current Dayton residents including Chuck Dan-
Chuck at first was a bit sheepish about his they attend a church in Fort Dodge. I mentioned that I enjoy
ielson, who still resides in Dayton. And while Jim and friends comments on the railroad boys club. But after attending worship services at Zion Lutheran in Gowrie
Chuck are good friends, Jim vividly remembers being ex- Jim commented on this boyhood memory several times occasionally. I have some friends in that church including Dale and Kay Miller, Gowrie. I enjoyed seeing Dale
cluded from a social group in his youth (a fact he jokingly Chuck had a response.
brought up several times).

At the Saturday gathering of about 20 Dayton and Kay in Arizona this winter. But my church home will

Nelson, who is a very successful entrepreneur in residents at the Nelson home, Chuck (who was one of continue to be Emanual Church.

I drove Chuck and Linda on a short tour of Dreamthe Twin Cities, recalled that Chuck and his buddies had three group leaders) made a pronouncement before the
land Villa, a 55 retirement community where I reside. I used
a club. And this club constructed a clubhouse building entire group. He ceremoniously unrolled a document my activity (recreation card) to gain entry into my favorite
utilizing railroad ties.
on a roll of toilet paper which proclaimed that the boy- swimming pool adjacent to Farnsworth Hall on University.

I always liked this group and I wanted to be a hood Dayton group, after due consideration, was approv- The heated pool is very large and is eight feet deep at the far
part of it, said Jim. But the group excluded me from ing the membership of Jim Nelson. There would be a end.
joining. I could never understand why I couldnt be part plaque forthcoming that recognized Nelson as a member
The Dreamland board just about doubled the acof this group and be in that clubhouse (made of railroad of this club.
tivity fee (HOA) this year, I noted. The fee for the recreties).

While Chuck was reading the proclamation ational services is $175. Thats the fee for the entire year,

At first Chuck was lost for words which is per- from the roll of toilet paper everyone was laughing, in- not for a month.
haps a first for him. His good friend Jim Nelson had this cluding Jim Nelson.

I showed them Reed Hall used for many activities
memory of childhood rejection and how could Chuck
like playing cards and social gatherings. Adjacent to that is a
community restaurant, pool game room, exercise room, and
separate units that handle crafts, computers, lapidary, woodworking, pottery, and more. Outside there are pickle ball
courts, bocce ball, and shuffleboard areas.

We stopped to visit my mother Rosalie and my
brother Denis and their home on Duncan Street, about four
blocks away from my home. My feisty mother is 88, but acts
like shes 45. We had a nice visit with them.

I drove the Danielsons to the Iowa Cafe (just
to peek inside at all the Iowa memorabilia), and we drove
around several housing developments for seniors.
The providers and staff at Stewart Memorial Com
Then we traveled west to the Superstition Mounmunity Hospital and McCrary Rost Clinic are pleased to
tains, passing a few parks along the Salt River. We drove
welcome Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Stephanie
to Saguaro Lake and walked around the marina there. Its
Bellcock.
interesting to see the Saguaro cactus in the foothills of the
Stephanie enjoys the variety of medical opportunimountains that surround Saguaro Lake.

We dined at the Landmark Restaurant near downties offered in a family practice and is excited to join our
town Mesa. We sampled their salad room, which has some
team. Whether shes working with womens health, pediunusual selections and foods not normally seen on a salad
atrics or geriatrics, she enjoys helping others.
buffet. Swing music played softly in the background and
Growing up in the area, Stephanie started her career
high ceilings with chandeliers accented the dining room.
as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She received her Bach
I really like this coffee, said Chuck. I think it is
elor of Science Degree in Nursing from South Dakota
the
best
Ive
ever tasted. That is quite a compliment considState University. Her past medical experience includes
ering
all
the
restaurants
and cafes Chuck has frequented over
employment as a registered nurse in the critical care
the years.
unit at Alegent Health in Council Bluffs and at Buena

The dining experience was enhanced with the great
Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake where she
conversation we enjoyed with the Danielsons. It was truly
worked in the emergency department and intensive care
wonderful to have the Danielsons with us for this one special
unit. I was responsible for triage and initial assessment
day.
of patients in the Emergency Department, as well as im
Having breakfast the next day with the Danielplementation, education and evaluation of patient care,
sons, I glanced at my Arizona Republic newspaper. The
she explains.
big headline on the front page said: Mayhem in Mesa, GunAfter earning her Master of Science in Nursing, she
man shoots six people, killing one. Mesa is a city of about
practiced Family Medicine at Pocahontas Unity Point
500,000 people and bad things do happen. And Mesa is also
Clinic. She worked with patients of all ages, diagnosing
part of the Phoenix metro area which has a total population of
and treating acute and chronic illnesses. It is important
about 4.2 million.
to coordinate care with other medical professionals to en
After breakfast the Danielsons drove to the Jim and
sure that high quality and collaborative care is delivered
Stephanie Bellcock, ARNP-C
Dorothy Nelson home in Saddlebrook, AZ. The time went
to all patients, notes Stephanie.
Guess, F.N.P.-C, at McCrary Rost Clinic, Rockwell City, by too fast, but we would soon be joining them (and other
With over 14 years of medical experience which in- Mark Mogensen, P.A.-C and Rochelle Guess at McCrary Daytonites) on Friday and Saturday at the Nelson home.
A week or so later I was talking to Chuck and Linda
cludes long-term care, emergency care, critical care, and Rost Clinic in Lake View and the medical providers in
general medical-surgical care, Stephanie explains her at- Lake City. For appointments, please call: Lake City Clin- on the phone. Chuck mentioned that on Monday, March 23,
traction to medicine, I love the family aspect - caring for ic at 712-464-7907, Lake View Clinic at 712-665-8555, Jim and Dorothy Nelson drove the Danielsons higher into
the Catalina Mountains. They went to Mount Lemon, which
individuals and their family as a whole. The responsibil- or Rockwell City Clinic at 712-297-8989.
is more than 9,000 feet above sea level. The temps were in
ity of having a familys trust that I can care for their mediStephanie and her husband Justin, along with their the eighties when they started (at 3,500 feet) and when they
cal needs is one I find to be very important.
two daughters, Brylie and Bristol, enjoy spending time as reached Mount Lemon the temperature dropped to 55.
Stephanie joins Barb Weber, ARNP-C, and Rochelle a family boating and cheering on the ISU Cyclones!
Jim Nelson accepted in boyhood club

from 1950s Dayton
Former Dayton resident remembers being excluded. . .
SMCH and McCrary Rost Clinic

welcome new nurse
Stephanie Bellcock, ARNP-C...
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April 8, 2015
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Happy 90th Birthday

Jean Schmidt of Fort Dodge, Iowa will celebrate
her 90th Birthday Tuesday, April 12, 2015 with a card
shower. She has been married to her husband Willie for
72 years. She has two sons, Terryl of Nevada City, California and Gary (wife Cathy) of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

She has three granddaughters, two grandsons,
seven great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and six
great-great grandsons.

Cards may be sent to her at: Jean Schmidt, 2721
10th Ave. N. #104, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
Besides the beautiful weather Saturday morning

the kids also enjoyed candy and hugs from the easter
bunny in the Farnhamville Park.

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VOL. 125 NO. 14

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Gowrie Development Commission

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