March 9 Pages - Gowrie

March 9, 2016
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
Friendly competition encouraged

among fellow Disc Golfers
VOL. 126 NO. 10
Bag Tag Challenge in Gowrie...

Gowrie is going to be having a Bag Tag League
Challenge this season. Before the tags are ordered, Phillip
DeCastro needs to know how many are interested. Please
contact Phil at (515) 352-3620 to let him know if you
would like to participate.

If you are unsure what a Bag Tag Challenge is,
it is outlined below. In short the idea is to have the lowest
numbered tag, 1, by the end of the season by challenging other players.

There will be prizes that will be handed out at
the end of the season. Entry fee will probably be $20 and
prizes will depend upon number of entrants.

Everyone is on their honor to conduct themselves according to the rules and within the spirit of com-
Brian Johnson
accepts
Superintendent
petition. Have fun. Its only a tag. The purpose of the

Bag Tag Challenge is to encourage friendly competition
among fellow Disc Golfers that you may not know very
well.

In order for the Bag Tag Challenge to work, all
challenges must be accepted. Each player must have their
Bag Tag at all times. Bag Tags must be plainly visible
and can not be hidden.

Challenges are to be made by choosing times
and courses that are reasonable. Friendly side wagers of
any kind can be made at the discretion of the participants,
but are NOT required.

Challenges will run from as soon as the tags are
received through Harvest 9 Hole Classic 2016. The higher Bag Tag challenges the lower Bag Tag. Challenges can
be by phone, computer, or in person. It is preferred to use
the Gowrie Disc Golfer Facebook page for challenges to
enforce completions of challenges.
Bag Tag Challenge continued on page 7...
Ruger, Chase
Mobleys hunting dog
For Southeast Webster Grand and

Prairie Valley School Districts
Prairie Valley Community School District
is happy to announce
that Brian Johnson has
accepted the position of
Superintendent.
He will be assuming
the role of shared Superintendent for Southeast Webster Grand and
Prairie Valley School
Districts on July 1,
2016.

Brians educational experience include six years
as an elementary teacher and coach, three years as a principal, and for the past eight years he has been the Superintendent at Schleswig Community School District.

The Board chose Mr. Johnson from a highly
qualified field of candidates following a very rigorous
selection process.

Candidates were interviewed
by
board members from both
districts, parents, teachers, administration
and
other staff.
Brian Johnson
continued on page 5...

The Gowire Volunteer Fire Department will be
hosting its annual Pancake Brunch on Sunday, March 20
from 10:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m..

The brunch will be held at the new fire station so
come take a look at the progress!

All proceeds will go towards finishing the new
fire station and Thrivent will be matching funds. Come
out and help them so they can help you!
Is Pheasants Forever
Dog for the Day
Webster-Calhoun Meeting
of Members March 15th

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Associations Annual Meeting of Members will be held
at the Southeast Valley High School Gymnasium in
Gowrie on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m.

We Have You Covered! Webster-Calhoun has
a variety of products and services to help cover all your
communications needs. Learn more about how you can
utilize WCCTA at home, at work, and on the go!

Notices for the Annual Meeting and mail ballots were recently mailed to all members. Mail ballots
must be returned to Webster-Calhoun by 12:00 pm,
Noon, on March 15th .
Results of the mail ballot election of the
Board of Directors will be announced as well
as the year in review and goals for the future.
Special door prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.

You must be a member of the cooperative and be present to win the
grand prize drawing of a 55 Smart
TV and other door prizes. Make
plans to attend!
It's beginning to look like spring...

Ruger, Chase Mobleys 8-month-old Weimaraner/German shorthaired pointer mix, put her first Iowa
pheasant hunting season under her collar in 2015.

She can point, find and retrieve birds, and
found 90 percent of all the birds I harvest this year, says
Mobley, an 18-year-old senior at Southeast Valley High
School in Gowrie, Iowa, She is truly an amazing bird dog
and I cant wait to see what memories we
make.
Pheasants Forever Banquet

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Pheasants Forever 31st Annual Banquet Southeast Valley
Faculty Retirement
Saturday, March 19...

The Webster County Chapter of Pheasants
Forever will hold its 31st annual banquet on Saturday,
March 19th at the Webster County Fairgrounds, Fort
Dodge.

Social Hour is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. until
6:30 p.m. Followed by a New York Strip steak dinner,
A short program and fund raising activities, including
raffles live and silent auctions.

Tickets for the banquet are $50,
which includes the annual membership
fee to Pheasants Forever. Spouse and
youth Ringneck tickets are $20. Tickets may be purchased from committee members and will also be available
at the door. For additional information
you can contact banquet chairman, Jerry
Beck at 515-571-7406.

Pheasants Forevers main purpose is to generate funds for the preservation, establishment and management
of wildlife habitat. All monies raised
by each local chapter, except for the
annual membership Fee, stays with the
local chapter. Since the Webster County chapter was established in 1985, over $950,000.00 has been raised and
put back into habitat, education and youth projects in
Webster and surrounding counties.

A scholarship fund has been established by the
chapter for Webster County Graduates who will be pursuing degrees in conservation, natural resources, wildlife
biology or animal Ecology. Annual Scholarship Awards
of $1,000.00 are available. Applications are available at
all Webster County Schools.

The Chapter provides camperships each year to
Webster County Youth, ages12-15, to attend conserva-
tion camps at Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center,

IA. Anyone interested should contact the Chapters Treasurer, Jerry Beck (515-571-7406) or the Webster County
Conservation Office (515-576-4258)

Special auction items this year will include original paintings by local artists; Turkey Feather paintings by
Eddie Simpson, Boxholm; Autographed Hawkeye Football, Framed Newspaper Print Collage
of the Hawkeye Football perfect regular
season and Hawkeye and Cyclone wood
carved logos from Lynn Anderson.
Main Raffle items this year will be a
twenty (20) gun raffle, limited edition
Pheasants Forever Franchi o/u shotgun
and a framed canvas edition Terry Redlin print.
In addition, numerous guns will be given away as raffle and attendance prizes
during the evening. All auction items
will be available for viewing by the
public at the fairgrounds on Saturday,
March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anyone needing further information
concerning Pheasants Forever, The Banquet or Banquet
Tickets may con tact Banquet Chairman, Jerry Beck, AT
515-571-7406.
Three teachers accepted early retirement, Mary

Hammen, Jane Bell and Julie Petersen. Along with those
teachers Superintendent Louis Irwin will be retiring also.
We wish them the best!
Jane Bell
Gowrie man arrested

in Fort Dodge
Multiple charges pending...

Michael Webster White, 22, Gowrie was arrested Thursday, March 10 after an alleged incident in
Fort Dodge.

Police responded to reports of shots fired in the
2800 block of 10th Avenue North.

Upon arrival Officers observed a vehicle exiting
the scene at a rapid pace. Officers attempted to pull over
the vehicle. A short pursuit took place. The vehicle came
to a stop in the 2300 block of Seventh Avenue North.

The driver, Michael White exited the vehicle
and was arrested by police. A handgun was found by an
officer on the ground near the vehicle.

After further investigation police noticed several bullet holes in a glass window of an apartment building
at 2805 Tenth Avenue North.

Michael White has been charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, Second Degree Criminal
Mischief, Eluding and an open container violation. White
is lodged in the Webster County Jail in Fort Dodge.
Correction in March 2 paper

In the March 2 paper there is a correction in the
Hairology by Courtney article. Courtney's hours should
be Tuesday:10-5, Wednesday and Thursday:11-8, Friday
9-5 and Saturday 9-3.
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Wednesday, March 9
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire
station.
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Thursday, March 10
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, March 11
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Monday, March 14
Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board, 4:30 p.m. at
the light plant.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran
Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, March 15
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.
Webster-Calhoun Meeting of Members, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 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
Lois Irwin, PV Superintendent
Southeast Valley Students

compete at District Speech
Mary Hammen
Saturday, Feb. 27...

The southeast Valley students competed at Distric Speech on Saturday, Feb. 27. Keygan Barber - Literary Program earned a I rating; and Marydith Barkley
- Storytelling earned a I rating.

The ProseII group participant was Josie
Breitsprecher- Poetry earning a I rating; Solo Musical
Theater II participate was Patrick Breitsprecher- After
Dinner Speaking earning a I I rating;

The PoetryII group participants were Paige
Garcia- Radio earning a III rating, Eliza Geis - Acting
earning a I rating, Rawley Grandfield- Original Oratory
earning a II rating and Todd Hamilton - Improv earning a
II rating;

The Radio
IV (time) group participants were
Eva Haub - Expository
Addressearning a I rating, and

Daniel Johnson- Radio earning a I rating;

The Improvisation I group participant was Katara Jondle - Expository Addressearning a I rating; the
ImprovisationII group participant was Liam McDermott
- Literary Program earning a I rating;

The Solo Musical Theater II group participants
were Bailey Miller- Solo Musical Theaterearning a II
rating, Hannah Peterson- Literary Programearning a II
rating, Dian Puspitaningrum- Acting earning a I rating,
Patti Snyder- Storytellingearning a I rating, Tori Vote
- Poetryearning a II rating, and Oumaima Zenati - Prose
earning a I rating.

Those students earning a superior I rating will
represent Southeast Valley at the State Competition on
March 12th.
Julie Petersen
PV School Board
MemberVacancy

Prairie Valley Community School District has a
recent vacancy on the Board of Education.

The vacancy is for a member from District 2.
District 2 covers approximately 1 mile North of Gowrie
and East of Dakota Avenue, to the Northern border of the
district.

If you would like to find out if you qualify, or
live in District 2, please notify Lisa in the District Office,
515-352-5571.

The position is to be filled immediately. If you
are interested in serving on the Board of Education, and
live in District 2, please submit a letter by March 11, expressing your desire to do so to: Lisa Willardson, Prairie
Valley District Office. Box 49 Gowrie, IA 50543.
March 9, 2016
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Picketts Salvage...

Employees of Picketts Salvage warmly greet potential customers while promoting their business at The
Dayton Community Expo. Photo by Jeff Heck.
Miry Clay Pottery...
Annual Dayton
Community Expo
was Friday, March 4
Area businesses, Modified
Tractor, and Delicious food...
RoJohn...

Mike McCarville, RoJohns, greets passersby at
the Dayton Community Expo.. Photo by Jeff Heck.

Friday, March 4 was the 23rd annual Dayton
Community Expo which proved to be a huge success.
Crowds lined the dozens of booths to get information and
samples from area businesses.

Cory Lindberg, Farmer Coop; Laura Sandstrom,
From Miry Clay Potter; Kevin Diehls, Diehls of Dayton;
Tiffany DeCastro, Rodan + Fields; were just a few of the
great area businesses in attendance.

Jeff Paulson, Ogden was on hand to answer any
questions about and show case his modified tractor which
as three 1700 HP engines. The modified tractor runs on
methanol Alcohol. The tractor burns 10 gallons of fuel
every 320 feet.

At noon everyone was invited to take part in
a delicious meal which was prepared by The Webster
County Pork Producers and was also free of charge.
Security Savings Bank...

Laura Sandstrom and daughter Aubrey showcase
exquisite pottery that can be purchased at From Miry Clay
Pottery in Dayton. Photo by Jeff Heck.

Tami Larimore and Rich Dutcher, Security Savings Bank, enjoy themselves at the Dayton Community
Expo. Photo by Jeff Heck.
30 Years Ago...
visited their son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Brenda

Sudman, at College Station, Tex., where Phil is a doctoral
candidate at Texas A & M University.

Duane C. Anderson was a visitor with his sisters in marshalltown on Saturday.

Jeff Boerner, Bill Cronin and Brent Wooters
were the leaders in many of the categories when the 198586 statistics for the Prairie Panthers were announced this
week.

Boerner led in field goal percentage with 64%,
while Wooters and Cronin followed with 54 and 49.
However, Cronin led in points scored with 311, followed
by Boerner with 255; Wooters, 208.

Boerner and Cronin also shared the honors in
free throw percentage and total rebounds, with Boerner
coming up with 73 and Cronin with 70 in the first department, with Cronin first in the latter with 111 and Boerner
the runner-up with 107. Wooters was close behind in
both with third-place honors with points of 66 and 102
respectively.

Wooters topped the field in assists with 44,
while Kurt Meyer was second with 42; Cronin, third with
34; Boerner fourth with 31, and Scott Meyer fifth with
30, Wooters was also the leader in drawing the charge
with 24, while Bill Cronin was close behind with 21.

Jeff Boerner was the best in blocked shots with
28, with the closest to him being Scott Meyer, with 4.
Boerner was also the leader in steals, with 38, while
Wooters had 26; Kurt Meyer, 26; Tim Warrick, 25, and
Bill Cronin, 25.

The Panthers, who ended up third in the conference with a 7-5 record (11-6 overall), had a 61.3 point
offensive average, and was also 61.3 in defensive average
in conference play.

In the conference statistics, Boerner was third in
field goal percentage, sixth in scoring, sixth in free throw
percentage, and seventh in offensive rebounds.

Bill Cronin was fourth in free-throw percentage
and also placed 10th in defensive rebounds. Brent Wooters placed 15th in defensive rebounds and 12th in assists.

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Langner, RFD - Gowrie,
are the parents of a boy, born Friday, March 14th, 1986 at
the Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge.

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Peterson and Mr. and
Mrs. James Suchan visited Keith Lane in Las Vegas, Nev.
In addition to having a memorable dining experience at
the Cloister and the Java Java at the Tropicana, they also
spent an afternoon at the Hoover Dam and attended various shows.

Floyd Danielson was admitted Friday to the
Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge where he underwent surgery Saturday. Arriving here Friday to be with
him during his hospitalization was his son, Oliver Danielson, of St. Louis, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson of Sioux City
were visitors here Sunday and Monday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Anderson and his sister, Audrey Brundage.

Dean and Barbara Sudman have returned
from trip to Arkansas and Texas. While in Texas they
Diehls of Dayton...

Kevin Diehl of Diehls of Dayton welcomes and answers any questions about his business. Photo by Jeff Heck.
20 Years Ago...

American Legion National Vice Commander
Keith Baker was in Gowrie Tuesday evening to present
50-year certificates to eight Peterson Post #431 members.
Those receiving the award were Russ Petersen, Malte
Hanson, Harold Nordmann, Comdr. Baker, Don Will,
Jerry Patton, Jim Patton, Morris Nyren, Duane (Andy)
Anderson. Don Bruntlett and Richard Swanson.

Five members of the Greenfield-Hartquist
American Legion Post #699 in Harcourt received 50year certificates Tuesday evening for continuous service are Quentin Lundquist, Harcourt; Ed Rydman, Fort
Dodge; Duane Smith, Fort dodge; Norman Castenson,
Harcourt; Everitt M. Peterson, Otho; Carl Anderson,
who is at the Veterans home in Marshall town; Robert
Engquist of Harcourt, who died this past year, would also
have received the 50-year certificate.

Floyd and Lennice Barnum of Callender will
observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a family
gathering on Sunday, March 17.

The couple has two sons, Allan and his wife
Mary, of Clive, and Robert and his wife, Gloria, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. They have five grandchildren,
three step grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Lennice Phillips and Floyd Barnum were married on
March 18, 1936, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in
Callender.
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Wednesday, March 9 - Taco Soup or White Chili, Tortilla Chips, Lettuce Salad,
Applesauce Jell-O
Thursday, March 10 - Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Broccoli, Cranberry Pear
Crisp, OJ
Friday, March 11 - Crunchy Baked Fish, Tartar Sauce, Sweet Potato, Creamed
Peas, Orange/Banana/Pineapple, Tomato Juice
Monday, March 14 - Meat Loaf, Boiled Potatoes, Spinach Au Gratin, Strawberries, Angel Food Cake
Tuesday, March 15 - Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Baby Carrots, Chilled Pears,
Raspberry Lemonade
Wednesday, March 16 - Creamed Chicken over Biscuit,Brussel Sprouts
Pineapple Tomato Juice
March 9, 2016

This is a column by Glenn Schreiber
from 2005. Ivan Skoglund was starting to
slow down at 92.

Poor Ivan Skogland.

I just cant understand it, he said last
week. I must be slowing down.

Ivan, youre going to be 92 year-old on
May 1, I reminded him.

Yes, but I cant quite play golf like I
used to. Im not quite as agile.

Ivan still plays golf and has been out on
the golf course several times already this year.
But he no longer plays all nine holes.

I play as many holes as I feel comfortable with, he said. That is often 4-6 holes, just
depending.

Meanwhile, there are quite a few people
half Ivans age who arent in nearly as good of
shape.

I was at the Post Office, venting a little
on a postal matter to Cindy, (sorry Cindy), and
towards the end of our one-sided conversation
I mentioned that during my recent stressful period I had lost 15-18 pounds, and my waist size
went from a 38 to a 36.
Chamber News
Debate occupied much of our time again this week
in the Iowa Senate. We took action on bills every day this
week. Wednesday we spent significant time discussing
the need for legislative overslght in regard to Medicaid
Modernization.
I support legislative oversight of the Medicaid Modernization considering this is a $4.2 billion program that
impacts more than 560,000 Iowans. The federal government gave the state approval to begin the new modernization program on April 1.
Update on Supplementary State Aid for Schools
This issue is currently in the hands of a conference
committee. This committee is made up of an equal number of Republicans and Democrats from both the House
and the Senate. Being the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Committee, I was assigned to this
conference committee. My goal is to come to a reasonable percentage of growth that will allow our schools the
funds they need while staying within the state budget.
The Governor has put the percentage of 2.45%
in his budget. Personally I see this funding percentage
falling between 2 and 3%. I feel the Governor would
support this number.
Up to this point, our committee has only met once.
I have heard that there have been some behind closed
doors discussions. Hopefully we can come to a compromise soon. I do understand the importance of letting our
schools know what this amount will be. I will do all I can
to move this process to a conclusion.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes Iowa Hearing Protection Act
I continue to hear from constituents about gun bills
that recently passed in the Iowa House. The first of the
firearms bills, the Iowa Hearing Protection Act, cleared
a Judiciary subcommittee panel and full committee this
week. The Iowa Hearing Protection Act deals with a new
suppressor bill legalizing firearm suppressors in Iowa.
Anyone wanting to purchase a suppressor must comply
with federal law, which requires a person to a resident
of the U.S., legally eligible to purchase a firearm, pass
a background check by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco
Firearms and Explosives (ATFE), pay a onetime $20
transfer tax per suppressor, live in a state that authorizes
suppressors, and be at least 21.
The bill would remove suppressors from the list of
THE GOWRIE NEWS

Chuck Danielson, former pal from
the ole Lunch Box days, intervened and said,
Thats nothing. I went from a size 38 to a 42.

Chuck always manages to interject a
little humor.

Vivian Paul is one of the sweetest, kindest people I know. When I lived in Harcourt for
a year she lived in the apartment across from
me. I got to know her very well.

Vivian actually liked my lady friend at
the time much more than she liked me. She
sees me and asks about her. Now Vivian, that
doesnt do much for my ego. Not a problem, I
adore you anyway.

Vivian has since moved to Dayton to
be closer to her daughter Sharon, a resident at
Grandview Care Center. Sharon has had the
misfortune of innumerable medical problems in
her life, the latest of which is a serious episode
of cancer. Cancer ravaged her mouth and jawline and she had an operation in January for the
cancer. The operation was successful, but more
tests, etc., are still being conducted.

But Vivian is grateful for the Lords
work and all His blessings. She is a devout
Christian lady, a member of the Dayton UM
Church. She attends the Saturday Night Alive
service.

Moving to Dayton saved me all that
gas money and it is so much more convenient,
she said. Yes, but we shared so many happy
times in our Harcourt apartmentseven during
some of the blizzards.
offensive weapons and establishes a process for purchase

of a suppressor including application to the chief law enforcement officer where the person resides. The officer
has 30 days to issue certification if the applicant meets all
the above conditions.
The bill in its current state creates a class D felony
for possession of a suppressor in Iowa in violation of federal law and would be effective upon enactment.
Bills like this are often amended as they move
through the legislative process and could be a very different bill by the time it makes it to the floor for debate.
I will be keeping an eye on it and stay informed on any
changes and updates.
Medicaid Modernization Update
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) have approved the State of Iowa to proceed with
Medicaid modernization on April 1, 2016.
The State has set up a website with all materials
that have been distributed to members and providers. It
includes a frequently asked question section. It can be
found at https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/about/initiatives/MedicaidModernization
Phyllis Kathryn Peterson, 86

Phyllis Kathryn Peterson, 86, of Callender,
Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2016 at
the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

A memorial service honoring Phyllis life will
be held on March 12, 2016 at 10:30AM at Our Saviours
Lutheran Church in Callender, Iowa, with Pastor Jon
Rollefson officiating. The family will greet friends from
9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 12th, at
the church. Interment at the Callender Cemetery will be
conducted after the service, with a luncheon following at
the church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort
Dodge, Iowa.

Phyllis is survived by her sons John Peterson
of Canton, Michigan, and James (Angie) Peterson of
Gowrie, Iowa, her grandchildren Jennifer (Jason) Crager
of Farmington, Michigan, Jill (Brett) Burleson of Plymouth, Michigan, Melissa Peterson of Ames, Iowa, Brandon Henson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nicholas (fiance Sarah) Peterson of Duluth, Minnesota, and Leslie
Peterson of Humboldt, Iowa, and six great-grandchildren
Emily and Steven Crager, Aubrey and Brendan Burleson,
and Dominique and Kenyon Leake. Phyllis was preceded
in death by her parents, husband Charles, daughter Kathleen, sister June, and brother John.

Phyllis Kathryn Renquist, the daughter of Milton and Minnie (Carlson) Renquist, was born on October
3, 1929 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Gowrie
High School in 1947. On May 21, 1949, Phyllis Renquist
and Charles Peterson were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie, Iowa, also the church where
she was baptized and confirmed.

Chuck and Phyllis lived and farmed between
Callender and Gowrie all of their married life. Every
summer for many years, they enjoyed spending a month
in Ontario Canada fishing at a small resort where the
same people came back each year and were like family.
Their grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very
special to them and they enjoyed attending their many
school activities and ball games over the years.

Phyllis was a devoted wife and homemaker, and
a loving mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for living simply, loving her family, and having a
caregivers heart for the elderly.

Memorials may be given to Our Saviours Lutheran Church or your favorite charity.
Southeast Valley JH
wrestlers battled hard
Beating West Bend-Mallard...
Farm Bureau Board of directors...

The Farm Bureau Board of Directors from
Webster County from left to right are Anton & Alyssa
Stanek, Rep. Tim Kraayenbrink, Jesse Green of rural
Harcourt and Vance Bauer.
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By Coach Daniel Lee

Southeast Valley Middle School battled on the
wrestling mat on Tuesday night against two tough schools.
This meet was different then the what the middle school
has faced during the season. A double dual meet against
Alta-Aurelia and West Bend-Mallard.

A dual meet being very similar to how the High
School wrestlers compete. Against Alta-Aurelia the Jags
wrestled hard but SV ended up loosing 24-18. Jags battled
back when facing West Bend-Mallard, winning at the end,
28-24.

Quinton Clancy, Mason Goodwin, and JD Mohr
went 2-1 for the evening. Logan Stapp went 0-2. Chase
Kamp, Calvin Williamson, Nobel Nowell, and Gabe
Schuttler went 1-1. Hunter Sorenson finished with an impressive 2-0. The Middle School will finish the season Friday night at Manson.
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of March 9th to March 16th
Wednesday, March 9
PVES - NO Classes for AM Preschool
Saturday, March 12
National History Day District Contest @ Storm Lake
High School
Speech - State Individual Events Contest
Sunday, March 13
FCCLA National Cluster Meeting (Nov 14-16)
Monday, March 14
3:00 p.m. (A) G V Tr ISU INDOOR - G V Tr
Tuesday, March 15
USD Coyote Jazz Festival
3:00 p.m. (A) B V Tr ISU INDOOR - B V Tr
6:00 p.m. Little Jags Booster Club Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Webster Calhoun Telephone Annual
meeting
Wednesday, March 16
Teacher In-service in PM
Early Dismissal 12:20pm
PVES - NO Classes for PM Preschool
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
New Movie Arrivals
The Good Dinosaur

Pinocchio
Big Hero 6
Barney Egg-cellent Adventures

My All American
New Book Arrivals

Mothers, Tell your Daughters; by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Concussion; by Jeanne Marie Loskos
Crippled America, How To Make American Great; by Donald Trump
Scandalous behavior; by Stuart Woods
Conviction, The Untold Story Of Putting Jodi Arias Behind
Bars Blackjack; by Robert B. Parker
NYPD 4; by James Patterson
Wake Up Happy, by Michael Strahan
Devil In The White City, by Eric Larson
Spool Of Thread, by Anne Tyler
Some Luck, by Jane Smiley
Friction, by Sandra Brown
Warriors Forest of Secrets, by Erin Hunter
Warriors Rising Storm, by Erin Hunter
The Forgotten Room, by Karen White
The Pearl that Broke its Shell, by Nadia Hashimi
Red Queen (#1), by Victoria Aveyard
Eleven Days (#1), by David Harstad
Sentenced to Life, by Joan Becker
Out of the Deep I Cry, by Julia Spencer Flemming
Audio Books
The Last Mile; by David Baldacci
Brotherhood In Death, by J.D. Robb
Audio Book Friction, by Sandra Brown
Birthdays
9-March Morry Brain, Dallas Thomas

Ethan Wiederin
10-March Gary Hammar
11-March Bettie Nelson, Jeff Wolf
12-March Alyssa Barber, Dan Castle

Logan Jaeschke

Rosemary Stickrod
13-March Sheri Monson, Jill White

Wayne Wolf
14-March Lukis Anderson, Bob Langner
15-March Bonnie Adam, Lenore Page
16-March Lindsey Black, Rudy Kopecky
Anniversaries
16-March John and Cec Winkelbauer.
Down Memory Lane

B Y
S A R A
March 9, 2016
D O W N S
Goodbye Kingston, Hello Mo-Bay...

My church had decided to host a Seminarian
from Guyana (my Pastors home country) while he was
in Des Moines during the summer of 1998 doing a chaplaincy internship at Lutheran Hospital. Stephen was selected for this opportunity and then to move to Dubuque
in late August to attend the seminary. This was a great
opportunity for Stephen but at the same time a bit heart
rending as he left his pregnant wife and small daughter in
their meager apartment at the seminary that just happened
to be in Kingston, Jamaica. That is where the students
from Guyana went to become ordained pastors. The opportunity to come to the States for the Chaplaincy training and time at Dubuque were initiated and supervised
by a Guyanan who is a professor at the Dubuque Seminary. So, while we were in Kingston, our Pastor, his wife
and three of us had made arrangements to visit Stephens
family and have dinner with them. We took them various
supplies, clothing for the little girl and the baby to be.
We were treated to a Guyanese dinner which was tasty
and had a nice get acquainted visit with this feeling so
isolated young woman. When we left we each left some
Jamaican money, discretely placed.

To get to their apartment building we had to call
a taxi. Streets and roads in that country are not the wide
ones we have here and so their cars are not usually the
largest. Of course what came was a small hatchback and
there were to be five us in addition to the driver. We
said Jean, the eldest, should have the front seat and had
to direct her to get into the left side. (Jamaica, long ruled
by Britain, uses the left side of road approach.) Pastors
wife and we two other women squeezed into the back
seat. Pastor went back into their room and brought out
a pillow to sit on in the luggage area accessed through
the hatch and so was hunched over for the several mile
ride. The traffic was something else but somehow we
survived, going and coming back. The driver negotiated
through the traffic making some moves that had us doing
the frightened inhale. On the way I asked the driver how
many people lived in Kingston to which he replied, Oh,
I dont know. One day a few hundred or thousand move
in and the next day a few hundred or thousand move out.
``
One morning when I rode the bus that dropped
off the medical missionaries we stayed for a few minutes
so the rest of us could see the facilities before they officially opened for the day. As usual, there was a waiting
crowd. After all, this would be their only opportunity to
see a doctor or nurse until next year, though some might
be advised to come back when the next team came. Patients were advised that the medication given them was
to be taken exactly as directed, not stretched out over
a longer period, save for another time or shared with
someone else. This was a clean but modestly furnished
facility and on the bus ride back and in the evenings we
heard many tales about the woes of the people and their
maladies. We all felt quite fortunate that we had the advantage and availability of medical personal and facilities
back home.

Our time at our respective assignments went too
quickly and too soon, it seemed, the bus was at the school
to pick us up for the last time. We boarded, wading our
way through children touching, and hugging and some
crying and it was a bit hard to hold back our own tears.

We had packed everything up before we left in
the morning so it was a quick change of clothes, throw our
bags on the bus and head those several miles down out of
the mountains, back near the Caribbean to the airport. It
had been dark when we arrived so we got to see more
scenery. Now we could see all those fabricated out of
anything abodes, more beautiful foliage and flowers and
even buildings that looked as if they were among the first
that the British may have erected. A lot of contrast. We
were going to fly out to Montego Bay where we would
join other missionaries who had been serving schools, orphanages and clinics in that area. We might not get there
in time to share devotions but we did meet with some
get acquainted and have dinner with them. This started
a beautiful relationship. In fact one of those people from
Minnesota, is still one of my e-mail buddies.
We had a couple days to do various things from just
shopping (never go alone) or participate in the many
tours and other fun touristy things the resort area offers. Some went rafting on the Martha Brae River, some
climbed the falls at Ocho Rios. A couple of my friends
and I opted for shopping (mostly window) and the glass
bottom boat ride. I found out there are good artists in Jamaica, especially those who carved the great roosters. To
see the sea life at its own level in those clear blue waters
was fascinating and to learn about them, especially the
sting rays and sea urchins. The sting rays usually did not
come close to shore and the swimming areas. We were
advised if we were in the water and happened to brush
against a sea urchin and be stung the best antidote
was acid like vinegar poured on it but if that were not
readily available, Pee on it!. But now I was hooked

on the whole package of Jamaica. I wanted to do more
and I wanted to see more. And I did. Someday you may
hear about that but now its time to leave Jamaica. I have
kept the memories alive enough for now.
Area Clergy group

planning upcoming
event

Three members of the Area Clergy Group met
on Wednesday, February 24th at noon in the Dayton
United Methodist Church. This group is endeavoring to
work together (all denominations and all churches within
our communities of Dayton, Harcourt, Lanyon, Otho,
Boxholm, Lehigh, Pilot Mound, Callander, Burnside,
and others), to bring the Light of Jesus Christ to those
who might not otherwise hear. Our mission is to preach a
relationship with Jesus Christ.

Several topics were discussed including a summary of the magic show performed by Mike Prestby at
the high school following the basketball game. We all
felt that it was a good show, but was poorly promoted. It
was decided that for future events, we will work harder
at getting the word out so they will be better attended. It
was also discussed that we need more clergy to meet with
so that we can have more people to work on these types
of events and also be able to reach more area and more
youth.

A youth event is being planned (tentatively) for
April 17th and will more than likely be held in Gowrie.
While not all of the details are in yet, what you can count
on is that there will be great music and lots of food. We
need all the clergy in the area to come to the next meeting
so that we can get this event planned and be able to assign
tasks. It takes a community to serve a community.

The group also decided on a name change and
will from this point on be called the Soul Patrol. As was
stated in the first paragraph of this article, we are here
to share Jesus Christ with any and all who want to hear
about Him. Many clergy and many denominations are involved in this group and are all working towards the same
goal. If you would like to be involved, but havent yet,
you can email me at kay.christie65@gmail.com. Our next
meeting will be held at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in
Dayton at noon. Bring your own lunch.

The Soul Patrol members also discussed upcoming shared services such as Harcourt Appreciation Day
on August 7th in the park. This event comes after a week
of Vacation Bible School. And the Thanksgiving service
held on the Tuesday before the holiday. The Harcourt
Methodist Church will be hosting this event with Pastor
Craig Vote preaching.
God is very deliberate

God doesnt fool around when it comes to relationships. He relates to different people in different
ways, but every contact we make has a purpose- - for
them and for you, so dont take relationships lightly.

The things we say, to our families, to our coworkers, the clerk in the store are important. Whether we
realize it or not, the words we speak to others, tells them
a lot about us.

We also need to be careful for many of the people we meet will see Christ in our actions more than they
do in our words.

We need to ask God to help us watch not only
our words but our actions as well, for people will judge us
when we claim to be a follower of Christ and sometimes
we dont act like it.

So be careful my friends, be a good ambassador
for Christ!
Brian Johnson...
continued from front page...

We would like to express our gratitude to those
who helped with the selection process. Your time and
participation were an immense help.

We trust that you will join us in welcoming him
to the Southeast Valley School system.
March 9, 2016
Taylor, Great Iowa Nurses of 2016...

Jenny Taylor, RN for Dr. Jeffrey Wahl in the
medical centers West Central Orthopedics clinic, has been
selected as one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2016.
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Jenny Taylor, RN, Selected as One of 100

Great Iowa Nurses of 2016

Greene County Medical Center received the
news that Jenny Taylor, RN for Dr. Jeffrey Wahl in the
medical centers West Central Orthopedics clinic, has
been selected as one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2016.
Nurses throughout the state and there are over 50,000
nurses in Iowa are nominated by their patients, peers or
leadership teams for this coveted honor.

The award is designed to recognize the meaningful and lasting contributions to humanity and the nursing profession, according to the 100 Great Iowa Nurses
organization. The nomination for Taylor was submitted
by the medical centers chief nursing executive, Katie
Heldt, who noted, Jenny Taylor exemplifies the characteristics of a professional, caring and compassionate
nurse. Jenny leads by example.

Taylor was named the medical centers first
DAISY award recipient in 2014 when she was recognized
for patient care that went above and beyond the expected.

Taylor has a history of doing whatever is necessary for her patient to receive the care needed This is evident in one of the examples shared in her 100 Great Iowa
Nurses nomination that of working with multiple local
agencies to help a patient receive needed care, including
offering to provide transportation on her own personal
Bob Williams, 1942 Dayton High

grad, was WHO radio personality
Interviewed Bob Dole, introduced Gov. Harold Hughes.

Bob Williams, formerly of Dayton, returns home
occasionally to see former friends and acquaintances.

Williams, who was born in 1925 in Dayton, retired from WHO Radio and TV 18 years ago.

A 1942 graduate of Dayton High School, Bob
graduated with well-known Dayton residents Wayne
Tell, Jack LeValley, Gordy Swanson, and Robert Haub.
Prior to graduating, Bob was a printers devil at the
Dayton Review. He did a lot of the odd jobs around the
print shop but also did some press work.

He was hired at a Fort Dodge radio station and
He served with the Army Air Corps as a navigator in
World War II. After the war he was hired at a Fort Dodge
radio station. But he made his mark at WHO.

Bob was involved in news, TV shows, but many
people remember him as the radio voice during the Big
Band era. On Saturday nights he introduced a Big Band
at some location in Iowa. He did bandstands at a different ballroom around Iowa.

Bob worked with many famous Big Bands including the Dorsey band. It was a fun time in Bobs career.
time, if necessary.

An official awards ceremony will be held for all
100 Great Iowa Nurses on Sunday, May 1, at the Iowa
Events Center/Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.
Zion Lutheran
Churchs weekly
schedule of events

Wednesday, March 9 at 4 p.m. Beginner & Sonshine Bells will meet. Lenten Worship at UMC will begin
at 7 p.m.

On Thurday, March 10 Project Day will begin at
1:30 p.m. and GCC Devotions will begin at 3 p.m.

On Tuesday, March 15 there will be a GCC
Taped Service at 10 a.m.

On Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Lenten Soup
supper at Zion will begin. Lenten Worship will begin at
Zion at 7 p.m. Vesper Ringers will begin at 8 p.m. Zion
WEBS will begin at 8 p.m.
..

Bob did many interviews with famous people,
including a one-hour interview with Bob Dole who was
very witty. Said Bob, I got a nice letter from Senator
Dole and it wasnt a form letter.

He once introduced Governor Harold Hughes at
an important function.

He read the news off the AP wire services. He
did lengthy newscasts and he started an all news format.

Bob attended Ivan Skoglunds 90th birthday
party.

While working at a small station in the middle
1940s before moving to WHO in 1948, we broadcast a
daily half-hour show the station called its mythical airplane ride,recalled Bob.

And since I had flying experience in World
War II, they assigned me as a host for the show. In reality, it was a 30-minute string of commercials for businesses in surrounding towns, he said.

With an airplane engine sound effects record in
the background, Bob would give an aerial description
of the community. Then he would fly over Jennys
Antique Shoppe, Uncle Johns Catfish Cheese Bait and
Bob Williams
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Southeast Valley Senior Dancers...

The Senior Dance girls pictured from left to right are Erica Nordin, Kearsten Hainzinger, Brandi Dorsey, Vicky
Vinchattle (Dance Team Coach), Natalie Lambert and Erica Rittgers. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
Bag Tag Challenge...

continued from front page...

The SV Dance Team are all smiles as they put on a
great routine. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
Webster County Selected

for Substance Abuse
Prevention Grant
To reduce youth binge drinking and underage alcohol use...

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
has selected Webster County to participate in an $8.1
million federal grant to reduce youth binge drinking and
underage alcohol use, and the problems associated with
both.

The Iowa Partnerships for Success (IPFS) Grant
is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

Webster County was among 12 counties identified by IDPH as highest need in regards to underage
alcohol use and youth binge drinking and funded through
a Request for Proposal process.

According to Fort Dodge Police Chief, Kevin
Doty, Webster County being selected for this Substance
Abuse Grant is a good thing for the youth of Webster
County. Underage and binge drinking are issues that
need to be addressed.

With education being a big component of this
grant, instruction in our schools will be provided to attempt to address these issues with our youth. Education
will give them the tools to use before they are presented
with a situation where they will have to make a choice
about their use of alcohol.

I think having a strong Social Host ordinance as
an additional component of this grant helps send the message, if you are allowing this behavior by hosting a party,
you could end up in court. It is not ok for our youth to
drink.

A Social Host ordinance also gives parents an
out if their children ask them to host a party. If we
sit by and say it will not happen here; it is a rite of passage, we could have a tragic incident take place where
young people are hurt or killed and then it will be too late.
What will you think when officers come to your home to
give you the news that no parent or family member ever
wants to hear? To do nothing and not support this effort
is failing our young people that look up to us for guidance. If we keep one of our young people from being
hurt or killed, I think the grant program will have been a
success, said Chief Doty, of the Fort Dodge Police Department.

Alcohol is the substance most frequently used
by youth in Iowa and across the nation, said Julie Hibben, the IPFS Project Director. Webster Countys par-

The challenged player must give the challenger
two (2) times to meet in the next 2 weeks or they must
forfeit the tag. If the challenger can not meet that timeline, the challenge is void. Not showing up for a match
results in a forfeit. (20 minute leeway)
PDGA rules apply. If the challenger wins the round, the
tags are exchanged.

Ties result in everyone keeping the bag tag
number. However, if ALL players agree before the round
starts; a play-off hole(s) can be used as a tie-breaker using sudden death rules.

You dont have to play back-to-back challenge
rounds against the same player or in a multi-player match
with the exact same opponents. A player cant challenge
you, lose to you, and immediately challenge you again for
another round.

However, if ALL parties agree, consecutive
round
challenges are allowed. Challenges MUST be
verbally agreed upon at the beginning of EACH round.
Incomplete round: If a player does not complete a bag tag
challenge round, the exiting player should trade tags with
the player with the highest tag number.

If play is stopped by all players before the round
is complete, no tags are exchanged. This could be due to
hazardous weather, physical emergency or mutual agreement.

Multiple people at the same course at the same
time can have a group challenge with 5 or less playing in
the group. If more than 5 are present the group must split
into cards of at least 3 and play proceeds as if it were a
tournament/league.

TOURNAMENTS/LEAGUES: All MUST participate in challenges at a tournament. If you happen to be
pooled with one or more Gowrie Disc Golfer with a Bag
Tag, then those players are also competing for tags that
round.

Please refer all questions to Phillip DeCastro or
message Gowrie Disc Golfer on Facebook.
First United Churchs

schedule of events

Wednesday, March 9 Lunch Bunch will meet

between 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Farnhamville.

Saturday, March 12 United Womens Fellowship will meet 1:30 p.m. in Farnhamville.
ticipation will not only benefit its youth directly, but will
also help increase the health and safety of all county residents.

According to the 2013-2014 National Survey on
Drug Use and Health, 6.40 percent of Iowans aged 12-17
had consumed more than five drinks of alcohol in one
sitting during the past month. This is significantly higher
than the national rate of 6.16 percent. In addition, 35.83
percent of Iowans aged 12-17 felt that five or more drinks
of alcohol once or twice a week was a great risk.

The risk perception rate for Iowans aged 12-17
was 3.26 percent lower than the national rate of 39.09
percent, suggesting that alcohol use is not deemed to be
as high of a risk by Iowans aged 12-17 as it is by other
Americans of the same age group.
March 9, 2016

Week eight is over; this week was much like last
week. We spent most of this week debating bills on the
House floor and very little time in committee meetings,
reason being that we are rapidly approaching our second funnel date. The second funnel date is the final date
for Senate bills to be reported out of House committees,
which will be the end of week nine. Bills that do not make
it through the second funnel, like the first funnel, are dead
for this legislative session.
From my desk

I know I have touched on coupling multiple
times before with you in Minute with Mike, but I want
to thank those of you who have reached out to the Governors Office and the Senate to express how coupling
will affect your life. We know they are starting to feel the
gravity of the situation, and it is because of you and many
other Iowans who are reaching out. I personally could not
have gotten this done alone, it was because of your hard
work and commitment to the cause that has made a difference.

Governor Branstad has stated the House coupling plan is something that he will now support. Last
weekend, Governor Branstad extended the tax filing
deadline for farmers to April 30th. This will provide
Iowas farmers some extra time while Senate Democrats
decide whether they will pull the rug out from under more
than 177,000 Iowa taxpayers.

Coupling has never been a partisan issue. Since
Republicans took the House majority in 2011, the annual
coupling bill hadnt received a single NO vote in the
House or the Senate prior to this year.
Marijuana

In a past MWM I had touched on Marijuana production and the use of industrial hemp. Recently I have
been getting a lot of emails about Cannabidiol (CBD).
Currently there is a fast-tracked FDA double blind clinical trial which is due out this summer.

One set of current clinical trials is focused on the
pharmaceutical Cannabidiol (CBD) oil product Epidiolex. Iowa City and Ames are among dozens of sites across
the U.S. participating in this research, hosting standardized clinical trials for patients with intractable epilepsy.
However, there is not definitive evidence yet that CBD
works.

At this point, I have decided to reserve my opinions on the matter and I would like to wait on Legislation
until the results of the study are finalized.
Second Amendment

Last week, the House passed five bipartisan bills
to protect Iowans Second Amendment rights. This week
the senate is moving on two of these.

First, suppressors or HF 2279, brings Iowa in
line with 41 other allowing Iowans to obtain a firearm
suppressor through the federal process. Second, permit
privacy or HF 2314, which streamlines and simplifies
the process to obtain or renew a permit to carry. It also
protects the personal information of individuals that hold
firearm permits.

It is now up to the Senate, if these are issues that
you feel passionate about I would recommend contacting
Senator Gronstal and sharing your opinions.
House Guidelines

I do not think I have printed the Republican
guiding principles that we follow in the Iowa House. I
completely support these on every spending bill that I am
asked to vote on.
1. We will spend less than the state collects
2. We will not use one-time money to fund on-going
needs;
3. We will not balance the budget by intentionally underfunding programs; and
4. We will return unused tax dollars to Iowas taxpayers.

Our budget principles have served the state well
and its because of these common sense principles that
we have been able to avoid disastrous across-the-board
cuts like we saw during previous administrations.
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If you are reading this and would like to subscribe to our
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letting us know.

We have created a Facebook page that I will
be using to add comments about what is going on in the
Capitol and the House floor. This page will also be used
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Private V.E. Swanson becomes part of 95th Infantry

Without an incentive or goal no man can do his best...

This letter was written by Vernon Swanson,
Gowrie grad., it was mailed to his parents during
WWII while he was serving in the Army.
March 24, 1944
Dearest Folks,

Im in the Army now - the real Army!! If I could
describe the men in these barracks (Ive only been here
an hour and a half) and the scene in the nearby PX, you
would understand. Lights out in 1/2 hour so I just have
time for a note - so youll have my new, and probably for
some time too, address.

We were read our orders this morning and after
packing, another fellow and I went for a walk on the high
ridge east of camp and came back for chow at 4:30.

Were on the SW part of camp now. I say we
meaning two other ASTP boys and myself. I know one of
them slightly. Were in Co. G - an ordinary rifle platoon,
and when I next write Ill be able to give you more of the
lowdown.

I received your swell angel-food cake today
Mother - and it didnt last too long among us guys.
Thanks an awful lot - and for your fine letter. Received
nice long letters from Dad, Pat and Sis today - plus two
from good old A.J.

I dont know what lies ahead, but Ill forecast
its going to be rough.

I pulled off my remaining ASTP patches a little
while ago -- and boy did you put them on good, Mother.
Goodbye to that good deal -- ASTP Boyscouts - now to
put 95th Inf. Patches on.
April 11, 1944
Dear Folks,

Im ashamed of myself to count the days that
have gone by I last wrote you, and even tonight writing a
letter doesnt appeal to me. I guess I get spurts and write
a lot of letters, and then for period of time write very few.

I just got back from a required P.O.M. - the end
of 6 hours in Malarial control.. Not too interesting except
Ive definitely decided I dont want to do my fighting in
the jungle. With this course completed, I am now eligible
for a furlough, but when I checked up today, I found out
I wont get one until about the first week in May.

Im tired -- painfully so. We trudged in last
night at 9:00 from our second 25 mile march. I made it,
in fact in much better spirits than the first time, but I truly
know what misery is now. It hits me in the muscles were
my knees bend, and today Ive been stomping along because my legs were frozen into a half-bend position. 25
miles in 7 hours, and with the time for breaks, and lunch,
Our Saviours Lutheran

churchs Weekly schedule
of events

Wednesday, March 9 at 4 p.m. 1st Communion
Class will meet in the Fireside Room. Lenten Supper #4,
hosted by Mission Group will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confirmation Class, will be
in the Fireside Room. 7:00 p.m. Worship will begin with
Choir Practice following.

Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Women of the
Word will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Chimes will meet
at 6 p.m. GriefShare Class will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. Choir will be at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 CPR Training will be 1: 00
p.m.. - 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room. At 6 p.m. Scarlet
Cord at Gowrie Community Center will meet.

Monday, March 14 Sewing Day will be at 9
a.m. We R.O.C.K. meets at the church at 6 p.m. Church
Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. S e w i n g
Day will meet.

Wednesday, March 16 1st Communion class
will meet in the Fireside Room at 4 p.m. Lenten Supper
#5 will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship
will begin at 7 p.m.
to make comments as bills are being debated on the floor.
Please go to https://www.facebook.com/citizensforsexton or search for State Representative Mike Sexton on
Facebook and like it so you can stay informed about legislation we are working on.

While we are in session, please remember that
Senator Kraayenbrink and I will be on the Devine Intervention Radio Show with Mike Devine on KVFD 1400
every Friday morning from 7:30 to 8:30. This is a call in
show so use this opportunity to talk to both of us and let
us know your feelings on the current issues facing Iowa
citizens.

Please let me know what you are thinking! Feel
free to contact me at my legislative email at mike.sexton@legis.iowa.gov
5 hrs. and 10 min. With all the equipment and on a hardsurfaced road, even the Regimental Officers that it was a
miracle. I hate to think it, but I know other fellows suffer
more than I do.

Outside of that march (required of every man in
the company) I spend the entire day over a typewriter or
some other office work, and I sort of like it. But theres no
room for advancement and without an incentive or goal,
no man can do his best. I felt pretty good this morning
when I was called in (along with about 4 other boys) to be
interviewed by a Lt. Heekim to be studied to see if I was
good material for combat intelligence. With my education and type of education -- map work, French, etc. - he
ended the interview saying that I was the stuff they were
looking for. Id really like to get into it, and will if I get
the chance. Probably the most dangerost job in the Infantry and I supopose youre acquainted with the percentage of casualties in the Infantry. Dont be alarmed, Ive
still got a head on my shoulders (though Im doubting It
sometimes.)

Letters and Easter cards --thank you so much for
all of them/ That f$10 was appreciated and put to the use
you intended. I had a $2.50 sirloin steak, with all the trimmings, that was wonderful.

Rolf Bischoff and I went into Harrisburg early
Easter morning -- a dismal, rainy morning. We attended
the Messiah Lutheran Church and I enjoyed a beautiful
Easter service and took communion. At times like that I
sort of let the circumstances be a lubricating atmosphere
to my memories of other Easters, other people in my
thoughts, and many other things I cherish.
GUMC weekly
schedule of events

Wednesday, March 09 at 3 p.m. there will be
Bingo at
the Care Center. Lenten Wednesday Service
and Soup Supper at Gowrie UMC will begin at 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 10 at 9 a.m. UMW Book Club
will meet at 9 a.m. At 6:30 p.m. Bible Study - Hosea will
meet.

Friday, March 11 Moms Connection Group
will meet at 9 a.m. Quilters will meet at 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 Mens Small Group will
meet at 8:45 a.m.

Monday, March 14 Glory Bells will meet at 5:30
p.m.

Tuesday, March 15 North Central District Mission Study at UMW will meet at 9 a.m. Quilters will meet
at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16 Lenten Wednesday Service and Soup Supper will meet at Zion Lutheran at 6
p.m.
CHURCH
Worship Schedule
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE

8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE
9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Fellowhip Coffee Following
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER
9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowhip
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, HARCOURT
8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS
10:30 a.m. Worship
FULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN
9:15 a.m. Worship
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, MOORLAND
10:00 a.m. Mass
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, LANYON
10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
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cigarettes and then he assaulted the mother. The
officer determined that no assault took place. The
juvenile was issued a citation for possession of tobacco under legal age.
February 27th- 22:00- Officer dispatched to
Caseys General Store 1131 Market St. Clerk reported finding a bag of possible narcotics left on
the counter. The officer seized the bag and requested copy of security footage. Case is under investigation.
February 28th- 00:28- Officer assisted the
Gowrie Fire Department with a structure fire in
Harcourt.
February 29th- Routine patrol activity reported.
March 1st- 19:00- Officer was requested to assist
the Sheriffs Office in locating an erratic driver
driving South on Highway 169. Officer located the
vehicle and spoke with the driver about their driving habits.

21:30- Officer dispatched to the 1300
block of Park St. Reporting party advised his
mother was drunk and out of control. After officers investigation it was determined that it was
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of Pleasant St. Caller reported having a female
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an earlier call. Female was giving a ride home.
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a phone scam. A media release was put on the
Gowrie Police Departments Facebook Page to
notify residents. Case is under investigation.

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driving at the High School.
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March 9, 2016
THE GOWRIE NEWS
WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2016

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

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to approve the February
16, 2016 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve pay increase
for Martha Shaw from $24.00 per hour to $24.50 per hour effective March
1, 2016, per recommendation of Kari Prescott, Public Health Director.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to approve pay increase
for Sarah Feldmann from $21.67 per hour to $22.47 per hour effective
March 1, 2016 per Community Services Case Management salary
schedule. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve pay increase
for Deborah Schmehr from $18.86 per hour to $19.66 per hour effective
March 1, 2016 per Community Services Case Management salary
schedule. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to approve pay increase
for Emily Elkin from $20.13 per hour to $20.93 per hour effective March
1, 2016 per Community Services Case Management salary schedule.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following
resolution approving salary adjustments for the elected officials for fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2016:
WHEREAS, the Webster County Compensation Board meets
annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials
for the fiscal year immediately following, in accordance with Iowa Code
Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Compensation Board met on
January 13, 2016 and made the following salary recommendations for the
following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016:
Elected Official Current Salary Proposed Increase Recommended Salary
Auditor
$ 63,550
2%
$ 64,821
County Attorney $ 99,522
2%
$ 101,512
Recorder
$ 63,550
2%
$ 64,821
Sheriff
$ 84,050
2%
$ 85,731
Supervisors
$ 35,875
2%
$ 36,593
Supervisor Chair$ 36,900
2%
$ 37,638
Treasurer
$ 63,550
2%
$ 64,821

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of
Supervisors approves the following salary adjustments for the following
elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016:
Elected Official
Approved Salary
Approved Increase
Auditor
$ 64,821
2%
County Attorney
$ 101,512
2%
Recorder
$ 64,821
2%
Sheriff
$ 85,731
2%
Supervisors
$ 35,875
0%
Supervisor Chair
$ 36,900
0%
Treasurer
$ 64,821
2%
Approved this 23rd day of February 2016.
WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST: s/Doreen Pliner, Clerk
s/Merrill Leffler, Vice Chairperson
s/Keith Dencklau, Supervisor
s/Clark Fletcher
Absent: Mark Campbell, Robert H Singer


Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on
file Community and Family Resources and the Richmond Center Financial
Reports for year ending June 30, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors Office).

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve Special Class
C Liquor License Application (5 day permit) for Domestic Sexual Assault
Outreach Center effective April 15, 2016. (Copy on file in Auditors Office).

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Fletcher to approve application
and permit from Hy-Vee Food Store of Fort Dodge, Iowa for conducting
a portion of 5th Annual Hy-Vee Half Marathon on Saturday, April 16,
2016 within Webster County secondary road right of way. (Copy on file in
Engineers Office) Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher seconded by Dencklau to approve the policy for
dust control program, vendor permit form and patron acknowledgement
form. (Copy on file in Engineers Office) Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to adjourn the meeting.
s/Doreen Pliner
Webster County Clerk
s/Merrill Leffler
Vice Chairman Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
March 1, 2016

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

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve the minutes of
the February 23, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
a request for repairs to Drainage District # 24 tile line. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
Webster County Civil Service Commission certification of all participants
that passed the entrance examination tests for Deputy Sheriff. (Copy on
file in the Auditors office) Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve pay increase for
April Wicklein from $16.36 per hour to 17.57 per hour effective February
11, 2016, per recommendation of Webster County Attorney. Ayes: Singer,
Leffler. Nays: Dencklau. Motion carried.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve step increase for
Deputy Derek Christie from step 2 at $51, 295.94 to step 3 at $55,241.41
effective March 11, 2016, per recommendation of Webster County Sheriff.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to approve step increase
for Deputy Amy Stringer from step 2 at $51, 295.94 to step 3 at $55,241.41
effective April 15, 2016, per recommendation of Webster County Sheriff.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve salary increase
for Sara Lewis from $17.57 per hour to $18.72 per hour effective February
28, 2016 per recommendation of Webster County Treasurer. Ayes: Singer,
Leffler. Nays: Dencklau. Motion carried.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve employment of
Lonnie Nichols, Webster County Planning and Zoning Administrator
effective March 21, 2016 at an annual salary of $60,000. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Leffler to approve hiring and
employment of Thomas K. Walsh, Class A Equipment Operator,
Clare Shed, effective March 1, 2016 at the rate of $17.74 per hour per
recommendation of County Engineer. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to accept and place on file
resignation of Mike Williamson, Transport Officer, effective February 17,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for Price Finisher in Section 7, Burnside
Township. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan Update for Norwest Finisher in Section 7,
Burnside Township. Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30 A.M. the bids were received for the following bridge
replacement projects:L-07011073-94; on 100th Street approximately
700 feet east of Xavier Avenue; L-07336073-94; on 150th Street
approximately 3500 feet east of Union Avenue; L-08230773-94; on
Quail Avenue approximately 1500 feet north of 140th Street; L-090702
73-94; on Garfield Avenue approximately 1400 feet south of 110th Street;
L-60272073-94; on 380th Street approximately 800 feet east of Dakota
Avenue; L-67167473-94; on River Road approximately 3000 feet north
of Highway 175; LFM-8832057X-94; on Nelson Avenue approximately
2600 feet south of 270th Street; L-97340873-94; on Vasse Avenue
approximately 1200 feet north of 220th Street.
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Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to accept the low bids of:
Midwest Contracting for $474,160.00 on five tied projects L-00701107394; L-073360- 7394; L-082307-73-94; L-671674 and L-973408-7394; Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $438,246.62 on three tied projects
L-090702-73-94; L-602720-73-94 and LFM-883205-7X-94 and authorize
the County Engineer to send contracts to the contractor with the low bid in
each group, subject to Engineers final review. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to adjourn the meeting.
s/Doreen Pliner
Webster County Clerk
s/Mark Campbell
Chairman Board of Supervisors
Webster County Claims Register Report for 02-23-2016

A PRIME REFRIGERATION
REPAIRS
234.00
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC
SERVE PAPERS
85.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER CONTRACT
116.60
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
COPIER
291.65
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL INC
WEDLING SHOP
320.00
ALLIANT ENERGY
UTILITIES
110.08
ALLSCRIPTS, SUBSCRIPTION/LICENSES
1,174.18
AMHOF, ROXANNE
MILEAGE
21.07
ANDERSON STATION INC
FUEL
69.70
ANDREWS, JULIE
MILEAGE
19.60
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHED SUPPLIES
211.17
ASPHALT PAVING ASSC OF IOWA CONFERENCE
1,040.00
B & W CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC SPRAYING
32,824.25
BECKER REALTY & INVESTMENTS RENT & EXPENSE
475.00
BIANCHI HEATING & COOLING INC., OUTSIDE REPAIR SERVICE 7,064.30
BICKFORD, DIANE
RENT & EXPENSE
500.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
1,057.22
BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS SUPPLIES
15.00
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
234.01
C & D TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR PARTS
215.41
CABELA'S INC
UNIFORM
90.94
CALHOUN COUNTY ECA
LIGHTING
9.75
CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

CH, MH, EPSDT, T19, TOBACCO PREVENTION
7,618.48
CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
31.70
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC., OTHO SHED
48,714.05
CALLENDER, CITY OF
UTILITIES
167.42
CARSON-STAPP FUNERAL HOME, FUNERAL/BURIAL EXPENSE 1,500.00
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC FUEL
3,093.60
CASTOR CONSTRUCTION
SNOW REMOVAL
2,080.00
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SERVICES11,352.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, WELDING SUPPLIES
774.76
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, STOCK
1,706.80
CENTRAL STATES ROOFING
REPAIRS
613.40
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
SUPPLIES
310.99
COLE, DR DAN, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
200.00
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE, HOSPITAL SERVICES
842.00
CRAWDADDY OUTDOORS
SUPPLIES
25.60
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVIC, SERVICES
39.78
DANIEL PHARMACY
INMATE MEDS
8.51
DAYTON LEADER, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS
233.85
DEYTA LLC
HHCAHPS FEE
95.00
DIGITY MEDIA LLC
ADVERTISING
425.00
DOMINO'S PIZZA
TEEN PARENT NIGHT
77.32
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
50.00
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
RADIO REPAIRS
1,725.00
EMERGENCY SER. MARKETING, SERT ONE YEAR & SET UP 350.00
EMMET CO. PUBLIC HEALTH, CH, MH, EPSDT, MH/CH T19 1,337.07
FASTENAL COMPANY
STOCK
644.79
FIALA, MARVIN & MARY LOU, TEMPORARY CONST. EASEMENT 400.00
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
RENT
45.00
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT
WATER
962.85
FOUR OAKS INC
SHELTER SERVICES
836.00
FRANCIS LAUER YOUTH SERVICES, SHELTER SERVICES 1,295.80
FRONTIER
TELEPHONE 886.06
GAILLARD, TOM
MILEAGE
30.38
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
400.00
GE CAPITAL
COPIER LEASES
635.90
GOWRIE NEWS
PUBLICATIONS
33.56
GRAVES CONSTRUCTION CO INC., BRIDGE & APPROACHES 24,833.07
GREENE CO. MEDICAL CENTER, CH, MH, EPSDT, MH/CH T19 1,895.60
GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC FUNERAL SERVICES
800.00
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

WIC, CH, MH, EPSDT, CH/MH T19
6,736.97
HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
29.05
HANSEN, KAREN
MILEAGE
145.64
HARCOURT, TOWN OF
WATER
40.50
HAWKEYE LEGAL SERVICES INC SERVE PAPERS
40.00
HEPP, BLAINE
CONTRACTED WAGES 2,654.31
HERZOG, DARREN
PHONE
40.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO
PARTS
294.75
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

WIC, MH, EPSDT, CH/MH T19
3,569.24
HUMBOLDT CTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CLINIC RENT
75.00
HYVEE INC
SUPPLIES
345.49
IACCVSO
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 60.00
ICUBE
2016 DUES
200.00
IDOT
EQUIPMENT TESTING
762.01
ILLG, BRIAN & MOLLY, TEMPORARY CONST. EASEMENT
400.00
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC
SHREDDING
35.00
INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO
PARTS
118.54
IOWA CENTRAL COMM. COLLEGE SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 20.00
IOWA COMMUNITIES ASSURANCE POO, INSURANCE
28,533.58
IOWA RIVERS REVIVAL
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 50.00
IOWA STATE ASSOC OF COUNTIES, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 170.00
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
CONFERENCE
50.00
IP PATHWAYS, HARDWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 8,984.31
ISAC, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
170.00
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM HEALTH INSURANCE 168,371.00
JOHNSON, EMILY
FUEL/TRANSPORT
14.80
JORDISON, DOROTHY C

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
400.00
K C NIELSEN LTD
REPAIRS
81.14
KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE 2014 CHEVY MALIBU 13,200.00
KNAPP, CAROL
CLEANING
55.25
KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
COPIER LEASE
506.78
LAUFERSWEILER-SIEVERS
FUNERAL SERVICES
800.00
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET250.00
LITTLE JOES COMPUTERS
COMPUTER SERVICES
80.00
MARCO INC
COPIER LEASE
2,440.53
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, GRANULAR MATERIALS 60,605.03
MCCART, BETTY, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 400.00
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
SUPPLIES
2,448.47
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SUPPLIES
687.48
MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC SUPPLIES
73.35
MID IOWA FASTENERS
STOCK
116.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
7,941.36
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE SECURITY LIGHTING
72.32
NANNIGA, JOHN
RENT
475.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS
STOCK & PARTS
45.04
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
279.71
OFFICE ELEMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
651.23
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
500.00
OPHEIM, LINDA
WAGES
325.00
OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE
SHREDDING
70.50
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
STOCK & PARTS
172.95
PALO ALTO CO. COMM HEALTH, CH, MH, EPSDT, CH/CH T19 1,117.56
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY INC DENTAL SUPPLIES
779.25
PEDERSON SANITATION
GARBAGE
88.00
PETERSON, CODY
CELL PHONE
40.00
PETERSON, JOE
CELL PHONE
25.00
PITNEY-BOWES INC
RENTAL CHARGES
274.74
POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MH, EPSDT, MH/CH T19, 829.28
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP
UTILITIES
62.56
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE LIGHTING
105.38
QUALITY INN & SUITES, LODGING FOR CONFERENCE
113.12
RCH DOMAIN LLC, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 400.00
RDG PLANNING & DESIGN INC, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 800.00
ROSADO, LEANN
MILEAGE
408.17
RV HORIZONS INC
RENT PAYMENTS
240.00
RYAN DIAGNOSTICS INC
LEAD CARE TEST KITS 2,100.00
SECRETARY OF STATE
NOTARY RENEWAL
30.00
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS
SHREDDING
82.00
SIGN-UP LTD, INTERSECTION & RESIDENCE SIGNS
102.20
SMITH MEDICAL PARTNERS
SUPPLIES
883.55
SMITH, JANE A
TRANSCRIPTS
44.50
STAR ENERGY LLC
FUEL
4,010.73
STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE, AUTOPSIES
4,749.00
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,128.09
STRUECKER, DALE
FUEL
44.30
THE GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC, OUTSDIE REPAIRS
1,002.40
THE MESSENGER
LEGAL NOTICE
3,439.31
THE SCHNEIDER CORP
SOFTWARE
11,000.00
TOP QUALITY MFG CO INC
GLOVES
279.60
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE, MEDICAL RECORDS
49.10
TURNKEY CORRECTIONS
COPIER LEASE
100.00
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONE SERVICE
765.04
UNITY POINT HEALTH
PT/OT VISITS
2,700.00
UNITY POINT HEALTH
DRUG TESTING
80.00
UNITYPOINT HEALTH HOSPITALS, MEDICAL EXAMINER EX. 200.00
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, CONTRACTED SERVICES 80.00
USPCA, CERTIFICATION TRIALS REGISTRATION
75.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONE
3,971.36
VINSON, ANGELA
CELL PHONE
25.00
VISITING NURSES SERVICES OF IA, SERVICE
2,800.00
VON BOKERN ASSOC INC
BI-ANNUAL BILLING
3,200.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
FUEL & OIL
27,269.08
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR
RENT
2,015.55
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE PAPERS
52.00
WEBSTER COUNTY TREASURER DD 122
2,043.28
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, LABELS
6,223.22
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
LAW LIBRARY EXPENSE 1,384.87
WINTER EQUIPMENT CO INC
SCARIFIERS
18,169.22
WOODBURY COUNTY SHERIFF SERVED PAPERS
16.50
WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

WIC, CH, MG, EPSDT, CH/MT T19, TOBACCO
5,491.82
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT WATER
65.20
YOUTH SHELTER CARE
SHELTER SERVICES
4,054.60
ZIEGLER INC
PARTS & STOCK
3,154.55
PROBATE
James L. Kramer, ISBA #AT0004348

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
WEBSTER COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Probate No. ESPR308201
DONALD LEE JOHNSON, Deceased.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Donald Lee Johnson,
Deceased, who died on or about February 11, 2016:

You are hereby notified that on the 25th day of February, 2016,
the last will and testament of Donald Lee Johnson, deceased, bearing date
of the 21st day of October, 1993, was admitted to probate in the above
named court and that Beverly Jean Johnson was appointed executor of
the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district
court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of
the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing
of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose
identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance,
and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second
publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this
notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever
barred.
Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016.

Beverly Jean Johnson
Beverly Jean Johnson, Executor of the estate

2710 Madison Avenue

Otho, IA 50569
James L. Kramer
Attorney for executor
Johnson, Kramer, Mulholland, Cochrane, Driscoll & Cochrane, P.L.C.
1004 Market Street; P.O. Box 10
Gowrie, IA 50543
Date of second publication
16th day of March, 2016
Probate Code Section 304
PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL

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

The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular board
meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 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, Gary Welter, Jim Carlson,
Kathy Carlson, Joe Harrison; Absent: None

Also Present: Jim Duncan , Lisa Willardson, 12 public members.

Moved by Welter, seconded K. Carlson by to approve the agenda .
Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Nays:
None, Motion Carried: 6-0

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by McGuire to approve to approve
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the minutes with the correction of the repetition of a word in the minutes.
Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison. Nays:
None, Motion Carried: 6-0

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.

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

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

An update on the Superintendent search was given. Interviews were
conducted Saturday, February 13 at the high school. Board members,
teachers, administration, parents and other staff were involved in the first
round of interviews. 4 candidates were interviewed. From that process,
the pool was narrowed to the final two candidates. The joint boards
interviewed the final two candidates in second rounds, and identified Brian
Johnson as the top candidate. Brian Johnson has been the superintendent
at Schleswig Community School District for the past 8 years.

Moved by Welter, seconded by Harrison to approve the superintendent
contract to be offered to Brian Johnson. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J.
Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Nays: None, Motion Carried: 6-0

Samantha Gleason gave an in depth and very informative presentation
on the Early Literacy Implementation program at the Elementary School.
She discussed the current Title 1 program, and the progress that is being
made, as well as the challenges. Samantha reported that she has 43
students currently in the Title 1 reading program, and that from Fall to
Winter, 30% of the students she works with have hit proficient levels
this year. Jim Carlson stated that he really appreciated being given the
information on these programs, and wanted to know what the board could
do to help progress even more. New curriculum is a possible need, and
additional staff options were discussed. The need to continue working
with the elementary in Dayton remains. The two elementary schools are
working together to ensure that students are learning the same information
so that when they come together at the middle school, they have the same
backgrounds. Another need is to increase parent involvement at home
particularly with students that struggle with reading. Both Samantha and
Mr. Duncan expressed that it is critical to read with your child at home at
least 20 minutes per day.

Teacher Leadership Coordinators have been chosen for next year.
These positions are part of the new TLC Grant from the State of Iowa.
There will be a coordinator in the High School, Middle School, and a
shared coordinator in the Elementary schools. These coordinators will
assist in the hiring of the additional TLC positions of Mentor, Model and
Professional Learning Community Leaders.

It was recommended that Tamara Hanson be approved for the High
School TLC Coordinator position.

Greg Slininger be approved for the Middle School TLC Coordinator
position.

Tina Kastendieck be approved for the shared Elementary TLC
Coordinator position.

Moved by Welter , seconded by K. Carlson to approve contracts
to Tamara Hanson and Tina Kastendieck as TLC Coordinators. Greg
Slininger is an SWG employee, and they will issue his contract. Ayes:
Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Nays: None,
Motion Carried: 6-0

Moved by Harrison, seconded by McGuire to approve the Gowrie
Frisbee Golf Course to do modifications to course holes/baskets on school
property. In particular, hole number 5. Modifications will include a reinforced
platform surrounding the hole to prevent mud holes from forming. The
modifications will be at the cost of the city. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire,
J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Nays: None, Motion Carried: 6-0

A recommendation from Terry Pautsch was given to look at the
possibility of adding additional buses to the fleet this year. We currently
have 7 leased buses, and none of the buses are coming up this year for
renewal. If we were going to continue with the leased buses, this year
would be the year to add buses. Terry strongly felt that we need to add at
least 2 buses to the fleet, but would ideally like 4. Further conversations
regarding cost, need and the benefits of leased buses will occur at the
March meeting. Terry stressed that the decision needs to be made soon in
order to get the buses by the start of next year.

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by McGuire to approve that a
schematic be done of the south, one story wing of the high school at the
cost of $3,500. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson,

Moved by Welter, seconded by J. Carlson to approve the request
for Modified Allowable Growth or $122,943 for FY 17 At Risk/Dropout
Prevention. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison

Moved by McGuire, seconded by Harrison to approve an hourly
increase of .40 cents for Charlene Pry, High School associate, due to a
change in job duties. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson,

The Prairie Valley Education Association presented their initial
proposal for the 2016-2017 Master Contract to the Board of Education.

Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the early
retirement applications from Mary Hammen, Jane Bell and Julie Petersen
as per our FY 2016 early retirement policy. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire,
J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison

Moved by Welter, seconded by Harrison to approve resignation of
John Field from the Prairie Valley Board of Education. Ayes: Miller, Welter,
McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison, Nays: None
Motion Carried: 6-0

President Shannon Miller wanted it noted that an opening on the
Board in District 2 will need to be filled. If anyone is interested in filling this
position, they should contact the District Office.

High School Principal Jim Henrich was not in attendance, but
submitted the following. February High School Board Report Tamara
and I attended the Iowa Central Academic Summit on February 17th.
They discussed new programs, upcoming changes to college instructor
requirements and gave an update on number of classes taken by each
high school. I have included that with this report.
Lois, Rich and I attended a meeting Lake City to discuss the possibility
of creating a Career Academy with Iowa Central. Area schools were also
in attendance. The concept would be to create an option for students to
attend the academy for programs high schools cannot offer. There is a
lot of work to do, but it does look promising. Eagle Grove has a similar
program currently in operation.

Iowa Assessments have finished. Once we get results back the
principals will share with the board. The TLC Coordinators and building
principals will be finishing up interviews in early March for the remaining
TLC positions. I will be attending the ISU Teacher Fair March 4th. My hope
Department of Management - Form S-PB-6

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Location of Public Hearing:
Date of Hearing:
Time of Hearing:
Southeast Valley High School Library

03/23/17
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2016/17 school budget at
the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections
to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of
the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy
of the details will be furnished upon request.
Re-estimated
2016
Budget 2017
Avg %
15-17
Actual 2015
Taxes Levied on Property
2,860,467
2,965,319
2,910,490
-0.9%
Utility Replacement Excise Tax
199,542
175,283
35,484
137.1%
-0.4%
Income Surtaxes
260,000
290,000
261,878
Tuition\Transportation Received
836,028
825,000
888,660
Earnings on Investments
78,000
90,200
98,132
Nutrition Program Sales
165,000
175,000
158,143
Student Activities and Sales
225,000
200,000
252,765
Other Revenues from Local Sources
456,000
255,000
309,992
Revenue from Intermediary Sources

State Foundation Aid
10
2,751,282
2,748,771
2,720,529
Instructional Support State Aid
11
9,013
Other State Sources
12
947,600
522,500
633,352
Commercial & Industrial State Replacement
13
37,990
40,375
Title 1 Grants
14
68,522
74,000
75,636
IDEA & Other Federal Sources
15
260,000
190,000
223,284
Total Revenues
16
9,145,431
8,560,461
8,568,345
General Long-Term Debt Proceeds
17
250,000
749,019
Transfers In
18
289,000
414,825
Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions
19
Total Revenues & Other Sources
20
9,684,431
8,560,461
9,732,189
Beginning Fund Balance
21
3,110,357
3,621,396
3,750,583
Total Resources
22
12,794,788
12,181,857
13,482,772
*Instruction
23
5,710,000
5,735,000
5,455,438
Student Support Services
24
430,000
325,000
502,204
Instructional Staff Support Services
25
150,000
140,000
142,655
General Administration
26
145,000
150,000
143,952
School/Building Administration
27
325,000
340,000
316,518
Business & Central Administration
28
80,000
75,000
76,960
Plant Operation and Maintenance
29
531,500
540,000
535,731
Student Transportation
30
775,000
825,000
1,060,045
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When Will Your

Subscription Expire?
2.3%
31
31A
2,436,500
2,395,000
2,778,065
-6.4%
*Noninstructional Programs
32
355,500
500
354,716
0.1%
Facilities Acquisition and Construction
33
550,000
541,795
346,151
*Total Support Services (lines 24-31)
Debt Service
34
289,000
119,040
370,378
AEA Support - Direct to AEA
35
276,303
280,165
254,388
*Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35)
35A
1,115,303
941,000
970,917
36
9,617,303
9,071,500
9,559,136
Total Expenditures
Transfers Out
37
250,000
302,240
Total Expenditures & Other Uses
38
9,867,303
9,071,500
9,861,376
Ending Fund Balance
39
2,927,485
3,110,357
3,621,396
Total Requirements
40
12,794,788
12,181,857
13,482,772
Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable

valuation)
9.38261
is to make contact with potential

candidates for openings we may
have. I am also planning to attend
the UNI Teacher fair on April 2nd.

Gary Welter wanted to be sure
to express what a great basketball
season it had been. Kathy Carlson
wanted to acknowledge Kyler
Jondle on going to State Wrestling.
It was noted that other programs
as well should be acknowledge
on great years such as State
Speech, the Jazz Band and FFA
Parliamentary Procedure team
advanced to Districts.
Elementary
Principal,
Jim Duncan reported on the
Elementary.
The Elementary
students made valentines for the
Veterans Hospital. Thank you to
Jim and Pat Peterson for helping
to arrange this. They also made
placemats for the Gowrie Care
Center.
Board Member Heidi
McGuire stated that her sons
grandfather and ended up with the
placemat her son had made. She
said that was really neat. Iowa
assessments have taken place.
The PTA will kickoff its Hy-vee
fundraiser this Friday. Applications
for the additional TLC positions
is February 29th.
They are
doing a paw print good behavior
project.
Conferences will take
place March 1st and March 3rd.
Preschool registration has started.
Kindergarten round up will be April
8th.
The Elementary weather
station is up and running. Thank
you to Vicki Johnson for her help
with this. Mr. Duncan wanted to
thank all of the staff for all that they
do. He thanked Samantha Gleason
for her presentation at the board
meeting.

Moved by Harrison, seconded
by McGuire to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes:
Miller, Welter, McGuire,
J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Harrison,

Meeting adjourned at 8:37
p.m.
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BILLS PRESENTED February 24, 2016

Airgas
Supplies
HS Shop
$1,254.82
Amazon
Supplies HS $225.67

Supplies
HS Maintenance $35.80

Supplies
Technology
$532.19

Supplies
HS Library
$213.07
Arnold Motor Supplies Parts
Transportation $33.09
Ball a, Ken
Mailbox Replacement,Transportation $16.99
Black Hills Energy
Utilities
HS
$5,484.97
C.H. McGuiness
Repair Kit
Capital Projects $192.39
Calhoun County ECA
Utilities
EL
$10,014.82
Carroll Refuse Service Utilities
EL
$200.00
Casey's
Tri M Supplies
Tri M
$113.39
Castenson, Kristy
Scorebook, Girls / Boys Basketball
$60.00
Central Iowa Distributing Supplies
HS Maint.
$529.80

Supplies
EL Maint.
$450.94
CH McGuiness
Boiler Gasket Repair, Capital Projects $447.00
City of Callender
Utilities
Bus Barn
$238.54
Coca Cola
Supplies
Concessions $1,538.88

Resale
Elementary
$79.44

Vending Machines
Student Council $216.24
Custom Resources, LLC DECA Fundraiser - Candy Bars, DECA $2,760.00
Dayton Leader
Publishing
District
$20.00
Dean Foods
Supplies
Nutrition
$2,606.42
DECA
Membership and Clinic, DECA
$456.00
DECA State Career Development Conf., Registration, DECA $1,195.00
Deckers
Basketballs
Girls Basketball $297.95
Des Moines Register
Subscription
HS / EL
$162.00
Digity
Advertising - split with SWG, District $1,400.00
Dinner Detective
Tickets - Instrumental Trip
$3,588.00
Double M Signs
Youth Basketball Tshirts, Resale
$645.00
Drees
Parts

Roof Drain Leak

Walk in HS

EL Steam Kettel
Nutrition
$108.00

HS Ice Cream freezer Nutrition
$72.00
DTN
Progressive Farmer Vo Ag Perkins $759.96
Duncan, Jim
Travel
EL
$166.40
Earthgrain
Supplies
Nutrition
$1,231.06
FM Controls
Control Repairs
Fort Dodge CSD
OE Billing
District
$44,619.94

Special Ed Tuition
District
$16,816.80
Geisler, Britney
Supplies
HS Speech
$58.10
GK Services
Supplies, HS Maintenance
$328.12

Supplies
Gowrie Municipal
Utilities
HS
$5,252.01
Gowrie News
Publishing
District
$524.75

Advertising
Dance
$72.00
Gowrie Tire and Service Bloor Scrubber Battery, EL Maintenance $768.00
Graham Tires
Tires
Graphic Edge
Resale
Dance
$806.25

Resale
HS Band
$339.73
Great American Opportunities, Fundraiser, Instrumental Trip $3,337.51
Gruhn Law Firm
Legal Fees
District
$1,517.00
GTM
Resale
Dance
$387.00
Hanlon, Kerry
Travel, District Maintenance
$40.00
Hanson, Brian
Travel
District
$158.00
Harcourt Equipment
Parts - Snowblower HS Maintenance $82.81

Parts, HS Maintenance
$192.23
Henrich, Jim
Travel
HS
$94.40
Hewlett Packard
Laptop Repairs
Technology
$464.95

Laptop Repair
Technology
$84.99
Hyvee
Supplies
FCS
$358.14
IASB
Annual Conference District
$770.00
Iowa High School Athletic Association, 2016

Regional Basketball Game, Boys Basketball
$858.00
Iowa High School Baseball Coaches

Membership and Clinic, Baseball
$70.00
Iowa High School Speech Association, Entry Fee, HS
$426.00
Iowa Jazz Championships, Entry Fee
HS Band
$200.00
Iowa Lakes
Special Ed Tuition
District
$6,208.50
Iowa Lakes Community College, Entry Fee
HS Band
$145.00
Iowa Testing Programs Assessments
District
$117.89
Jamboree
Supplies District $59.28

Supplies
FCS
$408.70

Supplies
Nutrition
$51.03

Supplies
FFA
$18.93
JMC Computer
Lunch Database
Nutrition
$1,023.04

Database
HS
$2,601.20

Database
EL
$1,643.84
Jostens
Cap and Gown
Class of 2016 $1,944.25

Deposit
Yearbook
$1,988.75

Diplomas
HS
$635.42
JP Byson
Diesel, Transportation
$1,483.85
JW Pepper
Music
HS Band
$22.89
Keck
Supplies
Nutrition
$2,514.13
Kelly Black Quilts
Supplies
FFA
$347.75
KGK Farm
Snow Removal, HS Maintenance
$351.25
Larsen Electric Motor
Motor
HS
$353.25
Legacy Tour and Travel Instrumental Trip Hotels and Transp

Instrumental Trip

$16,533.00
Lehigh Valley Telephone Utilities
Bus Barn
$75.20

DTS
Technology
$125.00
Lundberg, Emilea
Travel
Wrestling Cheer $92.00
Manson NW Webster CSD, Special Ed Tuition District
$9,040.41
Martin Brothers
Supplies
FCS
$60.99

Supplies
Nutrition
$11,822.83

Supplies
Nutrition
$3,294.95
Menards
Supplies
MidAmerican
Utilities
Bus Barn
$325.19
Modern Sound
Intercom Service Call, HS Maint.
$268.00
N.A. M. E.
Trim M Pins
Tri M
$344.00
Napa Auto Supply
Supplies / Parts

Supplies
National FFA Organization, Supplies
FFA
$825.00
Northern Lights
Supplies
Concessions $1,821.71
Omaha Symphony
Tickets - Instrumental Trip
$445.00
Overhead Door
Service Repair
Paper Coprporation
Paper Order
HS
$959.20
PV Activity Fund, Volleyball - working Concessions, Concessions $232.00
Really Good Stuff
Supplies
EL
$287.25
Ricoh
Supplies
Technology
$20.88

Copier Lease
PPEL
$2,515.00
Rieman Music
Supplies / Repairs
HS Band
$308.24
Scholastic
Supplies - Kindergarten Roundup, EL $104.61
School Bus Sales
Parts
School Specialty
Supplies
EL
$281.76

Supplies
EL Library
$67.64
Schumacher Elevator
Maintenance
HS Maint.
$199.29

Service Call
Schuster's Construction Snow Removal
EL Maintenance $625.00

Snow Removal
Bus Barn
$40.00
Sherwin Williams
Paint
HS Maint.
$201.72

Paint
HS Maint.
$201.72
Shine On
Donkey Basketball Tshirts, FFA
$299.50

Resale, Wrestling Cheer
$299.50

Resale, Wrestling / Student Council $634.00
SOCS
Mobile App setup
District
$350.00
Southeast Webster Grand Special Ed Tuition
District
$70,373.70
Star Energy
Gas

Diesel
Transportation $1,994.37

Preschool

Gas Special Ed

Diesel Special Ed

Propane
EL Maint.
$225.10
Stewart, Becky
Supplies
Nutrition
$6.88
Stratford Community School District, Open Enrollment, District $639.60
SV Dance Team
Working Concessions Concessions $296.27
SV Track Boys
Working Concessions Concessions
$74.68
SV Track Girls
Working Concessions Concessions
$74.68
SV Wrestling
Working Concessions Concessions $100.00
Swanson Florist
Sr. Flowers
NHS
$50.00
TAMS Witmark Music Library, Musical Supplies Musical
$25.00
TCB Sanitation
Utilities
HS
$375.00
Tony Vincent, Professional Development Program, District
$2,850.00
Trophies Plus
Bank Plaque
HS Band
$10.00
University of Minnesota Supplies - Early Literacy, EL
$110.00
Verizon
Cellulars
District
$589.20
Visa - Bankers Bank
Donkey Basketball FFA
$1,563.12

USPS - Postage
District
$29.40

Pizza Ranch - AEA Conferenece, District $18.00

Sapling - Supplies
EL
$40.00

Decker Equip - Door Magnet
HS Maint.
$172.39

SICO - Cafeteria seats
District
$404.24

Late Nite Labes - Chem Supplies
HS
$59.95
Blick Art Materials - Art Paint
HS
$133.29

Muscial Creations - Music Sheets
HS Vocal
$14.00
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Minnow Emporium and so forth delivering their commercials.

Occasionally Id ad lib an aerobatics maneuver as the engines wold rev up the sound effects record,
recalled Bob. Well, within a week it was reported that
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the station began receiving irate phone calls. One man,

who worked nights and, of course, slept during the day,
complained that our aircraft kept waking him! Two callers blasted us because we were flying too low over their
pastures and spooking the cattle!

Perhaps we should have called the show Pretend Airplane Rideinstead of Mystical. But it probably
wouldnt have been too much difference at that time
(B.T.), before television, he said.
Southeast Valley youth Mini Basketball...
PV Legal...
continued from page 10...

National School Forms - Nurse Forms
Nurse
$94.61

UPS - Shipping
Technology
$43.01
Visions Glass
Windshield
WalMart
Youth Basketball Hoops, Resale
$628.00
Web-Cal Coop Tele.
Telephones
District
$183.70

Telephones
EL
$1,049.74

Telephones
HS
$354.39

DTS
Technology
$375.00
Xenia
Utilities
EL
$655.27
Southeast Valley
Mini Basketball
has a blast first year

The Southeast Valley Mini Basketball youth
have had a blast this season. This was the first year for
the program and had a great turnout with nearly 50 kids
that signed up to play.

The program is for first through third graders
and introduced the children to the basic fundimentals of
basketball. The children had practice and games on Sunday afternoons at the high school gym in Gowrie.

This program wouldn't have been possible without Coach Kyle Johnson heading the program and Coach
Gutshall, Coach Sorenson and high school basketball
players help.

We would like to recognize all of them for the
extra time they have taken out of their busy schedule to
help our future SV athletes!
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March 9, 2016

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

Friendly competition encouraged

VOL. 126 NO. 10

Bag Tag Challenge in Gowrie...

petition. Have fun. Its only a tag. The purpose of the

For Southeast Webster Grand and

It's beginning to look like spring...

Pheasants Forever Banquet

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

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Pheasants Forever 31st Annual Banquet Southeast Valley

Saturday, March 19...

tion camps at Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center,

Three teachers accepted early retirement, Mary

Gowrie man arrested

Correction in March 2 paper

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Lois Irwin, PV Superintendent

Southeast Valley Students

Saturday, Feb. 27...

Addressearning a I rating, and

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Miry Clay Pottery...

Security Savings Bank...

visited their son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Brenda

1108 Market Street, P.O. Box 473

Glenn Schreiber, Editor and Publisher

Security Reality and Insurance

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offensive weapons and establishes a process for purchase

Phyllis Kathryn Peterson, 86

Farm Bureau Board of directors...

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By Coach Daniel Lee

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New Movie Arrivals

The Good Dinosaur

Barney Egg-cellent Adventures

New Book Arrivals

Down Memory Lane

Goodbye Kingston, Hello Mo-Bay...

readily available, Pee on it!. But now I was hooked

Area Clergy group

God is very deliberate

continued from front page...

Taylor, Great Iowa Nurses of 2016...

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Jenny Taylor, RN, Selected as One of 100

Bob Williams, 1942 Dayton High

Coral Jud, Au.D.

Make your move to the town homes or

tru stth eir h ea rin g

BERRY HEARING AID

9 N 18th Street,Fort D od ge 573-7821 or800-728-7821

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Southeast Valley Senior Dancers...

Bag Tag Challenge...

Webster County Selected

To reduce youth binge drinking and underage alcohol use...

First United Churchs

Wednesday, March 9 Lunch Bunch will meet

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