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Jim Peterson of Peterson Post 431 has beeninstrumental the past several years in providing fifth-graders opportunity to participate in a national flag essaycontest.

In conjunction with the contest sponsored by lo-cal American Legion posts, special guests David Ander-son (Post 431) and Megan McMahon (Post 491) visitedthe fifth-graders in Burnside.

The visit provided opportunity for students toask questions and receive direct responses from veterans.Emma, Megans service dog, was a big attraction. Flag

Southeast Valley Middle School Studentsget visit from Peterson Post 431

Special guests David Anderson, Megan McMahon...etiquette and history were the focus topics of the presen-tation.

The guests also demonstrated how to properlyfold the American flag. Informational comic books andbookmarks were given to each student. Following thevisit, students finalized their essays, which were thensubmitted for judging by area veterans.

The first-place writing was sent on to the re-gional contest. Local winners will be announced at a laterdate. The visit and efforts of local legionnaires is muchappreciated.

Special guests David Anderson (Post 431) and Megan McMahon (Post 491) demonstrate how to properly fold theAmerican flag while visiting the fifth-graders in Burnside.

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SV Students display art workat Gowrie Public Library...

Stop in at the Gowrie Public Library to check outthe artwork from the Southeast Valley Art Stutends. Theirpasterpieces are displayed around the library and is cons-tently changing threw out the year.

Jill Viles, Gowrie, shares rare genetic

disorder with Canadian Olympic starThey talk on phone, plan meeting. . . Editors Note: Jill Viles writes her personal,amazing story on her rare genetic discorder.

I was looking in the wrong direction on that fate-ful day in 2008. Like most Iowans, my attention was fo-cused on Lolo Jones as she seemed certain to gain Olympicfame.

I paid no attention to the dark horse of the racePriscilla Lopes SchliepCanadas rising star in the fieldof hurdling and one destined to take home Canadas firstOlympic medal in womens hurdling. At the time, I couldnever have imagined that my life and Priscillas wouldsomeday intersect, and our meeting would change both ofour lives forever I first shared my extraordinary suspicion withDr. Adam Swisher at Gowries Mc Crary Rost Clinic. Ihad begun slowly, revealing information about my fam-ilys genetic history at numerous appointments during thesummer of 2013 and finally felt secure enough to share avery unusual twist in the story of my life.

On one of the appointments, I spoke of my sister,Betsy, posting a near record for pull ups in her fifth gradephysical education class, while at the same time diagnosedwith the same rare genetic disorder as meEmery-Drei-fuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD).

(EDMD is extraordinarily rare and my family isthe only family in Iowa with this genetic disorder. My son,Martin, did not inherit this faulty gene, so he will not de-velop EDMD, and he cannot pass it on. ) The curiosity re-garding Betsys case certainly got Dr. Swishers attention.

This just isnt something you see with musculardystrophy, hed explained. As Id learn since my diag-

Jill Viles of Gowrie sits with Priscilla LopesSchliep, Canadas rising star in the field of hurdling. Rare genetic disorder continued on page 5...

Jill Viles story airs

on National PublicRadio January 17Gowrie residentinterviewed by NPR. . .

It was suggested by many that the radio programThis American Life, would be a perfect venue for thesharing of Jill Viles and (Priscillas) rare genetic disorderstory.

TAL, typically heard on National Public Radioreceives thousands of story submissions each month, butonly selects a few for broadcasts centered about a particu-

lar theme. Two and a half million people listen each week,and often the program is the most popular download onITunes. Fortunately, TAL was very interested in research-ing this story, and after seven hours of radio interviewsat Iowa Public Radio, as well as interviews with Priscilla(Canadian Olympic performer) and other experts in thefield, Jill was notified the story will air very soon. A pre-view of the story will appear on the This American Lifewebsite on January 14th, and will play in select marketssuch as Chicago on January 15th.

The evening of January 17th, the program will airon NPR nationwide, and it is available to be downloadedfree of charge beginning Monday January 18 by simplyclicking play on the This American Life webpage.
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A grant secured for Webster County on youthdrinking (ages 12-20) was discussed Tuesday, Jan. 12 atCommunity and Family Resources, Fort Dodge. Thereis a five year plan to reduce youth drinking in Webster

County. Webster County was identified as one of 12Iowa Counties as having higher than average alcohol userates according to an Iowa Youth Survey. The grant isfunded for five years and there is a goal to reduce alco-hol and binge drinking among underage Iowa youth inWebster County. Community and Family Resources (CFR), asthe Comprehensive Substance Abuse Prevention serviceprovider for Webster County, has received the Iowa Part-nership for Success (IPFS) grant, to help reduce underagedrinking and youth binge drinking (ages 12 to 20).

This is a five year grant, ending September 29,2019, through the Iowa Department of Public Healthfunded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser-vices Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance

Abuse Prevention (CSAP). Webster County receivedthis grant due to being identified as one of 20 counties

eeting the highest need criterion through epidemio-logical data. According to the 2012 Iowa Youth Survey,Webster County rates are often nearly double that of theState, on questions pertaining to underage alcohol useand binge drinking.Project goalsfor Webster County 1. Reduce the rate of underage alcohol use of 8thand 11th grade drinkers by at least 5% in funded countiesas measured by the Iowa Youth Survey (based on 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 Iowa Youth Survey results);

2. Reduce the binge drinking rate of 8th and11th grade drinkers by at least 5% in funded counties

as measured by the Iowa Youth Survey (based on 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 Iowa Youth Survey results); and

3. Implement at least one individual and fourenvironmental evidence-based strategies/practices in thecounty.

The following counties have been identified ashighest need based on underage alcohol use rates fromIowa Youth Survey Data and funded for the grant project:

Allamakee, Emmet, Appanoose, Jackson, Audu-bon, Sac, Chickasaw, Van Buren, Clayton, Webster, Del-aware and Woodbury counties. During the First Eight Months:

Engage a countywide coalition or a subcom-ittee of a countywide substance abuse prevention coali-

tion-Ensure member representation from IDPH requiredsectors

Convene a Collaboration Council if no county-wide substance abuse coalition exists-Ensure memberrepresentation from IDPH required sectors

Complete the Assessment step of the SPF inaccordance with IPFS requirements-Review county andlocal data focused on IPFS priority issues-Create a Coun-ty Need Assessment to be submitted to IDPH for reviewand approval

Complete the Capacity step of the SPF in ac-cordance with IPFS requirements-Review county capac-ity to address the IPFS priority issues-Complete a Capac-ity and Resource Plan to be submitted to IDPH for reviewand approvalYear 2:

Complete the Planning step of the SPF in ac-

cordance with IPFS requirements-Create a Strategic Planwith an Action Plan and Logic Model included to be sub-mitted to IDPH for review and approval

Begin the Implementation step of the SPF in

accordance with IPFS requirements to include: Imple-ment at least four environmental strategies (strategiesthat address population-level change) and one individualstrategy (strategies that provide education to individuals)to address underage drinking and youth binge drinking-Applicants will select strategies from a list approvedby the IPFS Evidence-Based Practices Workgroup andIDPH

Strategies implemented through the IPFS Proj-ect must have documented evidence of effectiveness thatshow an enhanced likelihood of positive outcomes andimpact-One of the four environmental strategies will fo-cus on dissemination of a media campaign provided byIDPH to address the IPFS priority issues-Only mediacampaigns approved by or created through IDPH will beutilized during this project

Years 3-5: Continue the Implementation step of the SPF

in accordance with IPFS requirements Begin the Evaluation step of the SPF in ac-

cordance with IPFS requirements-Create an EvaluationPlan to submitted to IDPH for review and approval withas bi-yearly update

Complete a Sustainability Plan to support posi-tive outcomes for after IPFS funding ends-The plan willbe updated throughout Years 3-5.

Five year plan announced to reduceyouth drinking in Webster County

or youth 12-20. . . .

Wednesday, Jan 13

Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.Thursday, Jan 14

Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.Friday, Jan 15

GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference roomMonday, Jan 18

Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at thecommunity center.

Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran

Church Harcourt.

Tuesday, Jan 19 Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m. Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.Wednesday, Jan 20

Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.

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Jag boys defeatEast Sac County67-64 in close contest

Great shooting by Jags. . .

The Jaguar boys basketball team had a greatshooting night against East Sac County Dec. 5 as theyedged East Sac 67-64.

The Jag boys shot almost 50% from the field asthey made 25 of 52 shots. They also had 31 boards. 21assists, and eight steals. It was a close game from the beginning as theteams tied at 15 after the first quarter and then the Jaguarshad a one point lead at the half, 35-34. The Jags pulled alittle further ahead in the third quarter but East Sac cameback to make it a close game. Conrad Conner led the team in scoring with 29and was 11-23 from the field. He was also 7 of 15 fromthree range. Conrad also had eight boards and six stealsfor a good all-around game. Dakota Jaeshke had 17 points and was 7 of 11 inshooting. Jaeshke had a team-high eight boards and was3-4 from the line. Myles Davis was also in double figures in scor-

ing with 14 on 4-6 shooting. He was also 4-5 from theline and had five boards. Also scoring for the Jags were Nolan Johnson,2; Keegan Goodwin, 2; and Caleb Jondle, 3.

Nolan Johnson and Goodwin each had three as-sists; Logan Boerner, 2; and Jondle, 2. Cade King, Jon-dle, Tommy Lennon, Jaeschke, Alex Pliner, and NolanBrand all had one assist. King, Conrad,and Jaeschke had two steals. Da-vis and Jondle had one apiece. This was a good team victory, said one Jagsupporter. We did what we had to do get the win. It is asign of a good win when we win the close games. Nolan Johnson had four boards; Jondle, 2; Plin-er, 2; and Lennon, 1. The Jags were great in all phases of shooting:25-52, field; 10-25 three range; and 7-9 from the line. Two players did get in foul trouble but no onefouled out of the game.

Dakota Jaeschke shows his verticle as he rebounds

Saturday evening aginst Green County. Photo by Lynn Ritt-gers.

The Jaguars get a fast break and show their speedas they transition down the court. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Southeast Valley

JV Basketball boys

having strong season

record is now 9-1...

The SV JV Boys Basketball team beat Glidden-Ralston by the score of 59-29 on Thursday, January 7th.

Scoring for the Jaguars was Josh Carlson 14, Ryan Gus-tafson 12, Aaron Swieter 10, Sam Berglund 8, KeenanFerry 8, Jaden Cline 4, and Lucas Pontius 3. The JV re-cord is now 9-1.

JVR Jaguar boysdefeat Webster City

The JVR and 9th Grade Boys Basketball teamsdefeated Webster City on Thursday, Dec. 7. The JVRteam won by the score of 47-25. Scoring for the Jag-uars was Jaden Cline with 10, Jacob Sorenson 9, ConnorTravis 8, Kyle Zeka 8, Jordan Lane 4, Lucas Pontius 4,Patrick Breitsprecher 2, Adam Dellachiesa 2. The 9th Grade Boys won by the score of 42-35.Scoring for the 9th Graders were Zach Graves with 10,Max Davis 9, Jackson Housken 9, JJ Graves 8, NylesJohnson 4, and Kenny Blunk 2.

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SV Jag boys beatGreen County 61-50

The Southeast Valley Jaguar boys soundlydefeated Green County 61-50 Friday, Dec. 9, at GreenCounty. The Jags had a commanding 34-25 lead at thehalf and then exchanged points in the second half to winhandily. Leading the scoring was Dakota Jaeschke with17 points and 17 rebounds. Cade King and Conner Con-rad each contributed 14 points, Myles Davis 7, KeeganGoodwin 5, Logan Boerner 2, and Kaleb Jondle 2. Thevarsity record is now 7-2. The Jags had an amazing 45 rebounds including13 offensive boards. The team also had 17 assists. Boerner and Jaeschke each had four assists.The team was also 16-21 from the line which is good.
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Card of Thanks!

Sincerely,Frank and Norma Morgan

Thank you to all for the cardsand well wishes for our 60th anniversaryand especially to our family for all thespecial things they did for us.God bless you all.

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Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Swedish Meatballs, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream,Harvard Beets, Mixed Fruit, Rraspberry LemonadeThursday, Jan. 14 - Turkey Noodle Casserole, Garden Beans, Hot FruitCompote, WW Roll, Tomato Juice

Friday, Jan. 15 - Taco Soup or White Chili, Tortilla Chips, Lettuce Salad,Applesauce Jell-OMonday, Jan. 18 - Liver & Onions or Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes, MixedVegetables, Oatmeal Raisin Bar, OJTuesday, Jan. 19 - Cook's ChoiceWednesday, Jan. 20 - Swedish Meatballs, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream,Harvard Beets, Mixed Fruit, Rraspberry Lemonade

51 Years Ago...

Mrs. Lavessa Baedke returned to her home onWednesday night last week after visiting with her brotherand sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kim Cundiff at Laurens.They spent Tuesday at West Okoboji at Millers Bay, icefishing. Mr. and Mrs. Al Youngquist and Mr. and Mrs.Oscar Youngquist and Mr. and Mrs. Art Youngquistspent Tuesday visiting their sister-in-law, Mrs. PearlYoungquist at Kiron, While there they also visited with

Mrs. Joyce Youngquist and Mrs. Alvin Winquist. Mrs. Paul H. Anderson returned Sunday afterspending two weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Donald Cur-ry, at Arlington, Texas and another week in Omaha withher brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Huston,who accompanied her on her return trip home. The So-Web-Co Floral group met Friday af-ternoon, January 8, at the Town Hall. Mrs. Mae Larsonwas chosen as chairman for the group, and Mrs. Opal An-derson was elected chairman of the Civic Developmentof Callender. A meeting for Plans of Civic Development forCallender will be held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26, at1:30 p.m. Members of the Booster Club are also invited.The meeting will be held at the Town Hall. Tuesday afternoon, February 8, at 1:30 p.m. thegroup will meet at the Town Hall to enjoy colored slidesshowing Basic Flower Arranging. This meeting is opento the public. Everett Field, Ella Peterson and Frances Pear-son accompanied Mrs. J. J. Field to her home at Manly,Iowa, last Monday, Mrs. Field had spent the holidayswith relatives in Callender. Mrs. G. R. Peterson, who has been stayingnear Rockwell City with her son, Floyd Peterson, sincehis surgery at Rochester, was home over Sunday,. Shereturned Monday afternoon to stay at her sons home. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rasmussen were Sundaydinner guest in the Harold Rasmussen home. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jochimsen returned Satur-day morning after a trip to California, where they vis-ited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Naylor at Los Angeles. Theyalso saw Hazel Dolder, the Charles Freeds, Mr. and Mrs.Adam Weber, as well as many others. Not too many months ago health official wereconcerned about the thousands of injuries to operators ofgasoline-powered rotary lawn mowers. Now that winteris here there is a new hazard, the mechanical snow re-moval equipment for home us.

These machines, both power driven and pro-pelled types, have whirling discs and sharp blades thatdig into and shop up the snow before expelling it througha chute. Compared to the old fashioned snow shovel thesemechanical marvels can save much time and energy, eas-ing the strain on a persons heart and back. They can also lose the operator several fingersand toes if hands or feet are used to clear the blades orchute of wet snow., pebbles and other obstructions. Andsince this equipment, like the power lawn mower, canpick up and eject loose grave, twigs, small stones andvarious sharp objects, there is the danger that by standersand passers-by may be hit and seriously injured. A safety wise operator of mechanical snow re-moval equipment will always shut off the engine beforeadjusting it or clearing the chute. He will clear the chutewith a firm stick or thin metal rod. He will not permitchildren in either the path of the moving machine of the

snow stream. He will not stand in front of the machinewhen its motor is running, and he will carefully observeall safety rules for the use and storage of its fuels.

41 Years Ago...

Six High school seniors from this immediatearea have been named State of Iowa Scholars for 1975 bythe Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission. They are Roger L. Carlon, James E. Fevold,Lisa Jansa, and Daniel R. Rasmussen, all of Gowrie, andDouglas D. Eliason and Joan Palmquist, Harcourt.

A total of 2,600 were selected from the 5,220applicants on the basis of high school class rank andAmerican College Test (ACT) scores. Each State Scholar will receive a certificate ofachievement and depending upon their financial needsand revenues available will be offered an award of upto $610 toward their tuition and fees at an institution ofhigher learning in Iowa. Guests Sunday afternoon in the Bob Johnsonhome were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Clutter, Mrs. Ethel John-son, and Miss Vicki Thomas. Ice Cream and birthdaycake were enjoyed honoring the birthdays of RobertaJohnson on January 5 and Allen Johnson on January 8th.

Mr. and Mrs.. Frank Pohl and family of FortDodge and Mr. and Mrs. Don Roosa and family of Lehighwere guest Sunday for belated Christmas dinner in the Jo-

seph Pohl home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopecky took their son,Pfc. Reggie L. Kopecky to Des Moines on Monday wherehe left by plane for Camp Lejeune North Caroline. Hewill be stationed there in the U. S. Marines. Pfc,Kopeckyhad spent the past three weeks on leave with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dohrman and family ofMinnetonka, Minnesota were visitors over the holidayswith his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernes Dohrman. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Christopher of FortDodge were Sunday guest in the home of Mrs. AlmaRoseke. Their daughter, Jill accompanied them home af-ter spending four days with her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lundgren were week-end guest in the home of their son-in-law and daughter.Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Bill Johnson in Bellevue, Nebraska.

SV Future CommunityLeaders plans annualsoup supper fundraiser

Friday, Jan. 15...

The Soup Supper for Scholarships will takeplace Friday, Jan 15. Soups on at 5:00 p.m. They will beserving until they run out or half time of the boys game.

The Supper will take place at the Southeast Val-ley High School Commons in Gowrie. A free will dona-tion will be accepted. The menu will be your choice of chili or cheesybroccoli, and homemade bars. All the support received from this event willbenefit the Future Community Leaders 2016 seniorscholarships. Future Community Leaders have a goal to raise$12,000 for scholarships for this years graduating se-niors that meet the volunteer hours requirement. They are also looking for donations of bars touse for the soup supper. Please contact Laura Ross at515.570.8592 for information.

SMCH Deliver food to pantry...

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital employ-ees, Linda Rath and Bethany Morrow, prepare to deliverfood and other items to the food pantry.

During David Anderson, left, and Megan McMa-hon, right, visit they provided opportunity for students toask questions and receive direct responses from veterans.Emma, Megans service dog, was a big attraction.
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Gift From God....

This is a heartwarming, true story I related ina column in 2010. It is a miraculous story and somewill need a hanky at the end of this story. I escorted my mother Rosalie to a ValentinesBanquet Saturday, Feb. 13, at Tempe Nazarene Church,Tempe, AZ. It was a fund-raiser for the Womens Minis-try and it appeared to be a routine evening, until everyoneheard a stunning testimonial.

It was a slightly formal occasion, but many likee were dressed in casual attire. The banquet/ dining

room was nicely decorated and several types of fund-raising activities were being conducted.

My friend Jill Pack played her harp, provid-ing background music for the early festivities and meal,which was catered Italian food. No one expected the dra-

atic story that would be given later.

After the meal and introductions, Jill and Phyl-lis Reed, playing flute, concluded their performance andDave and Kirsten Hart were on stage singing.

They are professionals who sing/perform as afull-time career, and they were very good. As the coupleperformed several contemporary Christian music selec-tions, and then some romantic ballads (because of Valen-tines Day), I thought this would be a nice, but fairly rou-tine type of concert. Later in the program, Kirsten tookthe microphone and told the story of their lives.

The couple struggled in the beginning, and theyendured some financial hardships. But they managed toraise three boys, one of whom is a star athlete at a Divi-sion II college. Gradually over the years the married singingduo received some acclaim and they became somewhat

successful, traveling all over the United States singingat churches, church sponsored activities, or other venueswhere their Christian music would be in demand. After more than 20 years of marriage, the couplereceived an invitation to perform on a cruise. This was abig development and the first such offer that had been

ade to David and Kirsten. They accepted and then weretold that they would need passports. We had moved several times, and we were al-ways traveling to perform in different cities. I needed abirth certificate to get my passport, and I didnt want tosearch through all the boxes, so I called the appropriatecounty office in New York, Kirsten related. Kirsten gave her name, maiden name, and otherpertinent facts for this government office. They didnthave anything on file. There was no birth recorded in her

year of birth, or for any other year. There must be some mistake. She repeated theinformation, giving more data. Nothing. There was nodate, no listings whatsoever. Kirsten made a few morecalls, followed by more statements that she didnt exist.Kirsten was exasperated, and one clerk suggested, Per-haps you were adopted. This is one good possibility. At first Kirsten was defiant and couldntfathom that idea, but as days passed by and then weeks,Kirsten called her parents. She related her problemsand asked them, You are my parents, right? I am yourdaughter, arent I? Why, yes you are our daughter, affirmed her

other. Absolutely. Both her father and mother were sopositive and reassuring. More days went by and Kirstenhad a rollercoaster of emotions. She needed to know for

sure. She called New York again, asking for informationon children adopted in the 1960s. Those records weresealed. But after repeated calls, and several pleadings,one office worker gave her the information she wouldneed. There was a baby born on her date, and there was anadoption. Nothing else could be disclosed. Kirsten endedthat phone call in shock, but later she had a firm resolve.She must know for sure. She hired a private detective.The detective was experienced and resourceful. Aftersome sleuthing, he called Kirsten and reported his find-ings. Your natural mother was Helen ....and she gaveyou birth at (giving her the name of the hospital, time ofbirth, and other vital statistics). Your mother gave birth,you were adopted by (her parents who never divulgedthis secret), and your mother vanished. Right now there is

no other information. Kirsten was stunned. She was 42years old and she had discovered that she was an adoptedbaby, that her real mother gave her birth and signed legalpapers for her daughter to be adopted. She asked thedetective to find her real mother. A few weeks later hecalled with another report. Her mother still couldnt belocated, but Kirsten had two brothers and a sister. Hegave her their names and addresses. This was a gift from God, said Kirsten. I still

didnt know much about my mother, but I learned that Ihave siblings. This was such a blessing to know. Pleasefind out anything you can about my mother, Kirsten saidto the detective. This time he traced her mothers historyall the way back to her birth. In the meantime, Kirstenwas contacting her siblings, one of whom actually livedfairly close to her. Plans were made for everyone to get together,and Kirsten was experiencing such joy. Truly, all thesethings were wonderful gifts from God, she said. Kirstenwas so deliriously happy to have a reunion with her broth-ers and sister. She was in total ecstasy. Nothing could begreater. She was experiencing

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Double victory sweepfor Southeast Valley

Jr. High girls

It was a double victory sweep for the SoutheastValley JH Girls basketball teams vs Woodward-Grangerat Woodward Thursday night.

The 7th grade got things started with a 38-17victory. Sydney Carlson had the hot hand with 11 pointswith Kiersten Fisher chipping in 7 points and the trio ofChloe Hicks, Emily Jaeschke and Emily Hemestead eachhaving 6 points.

The Jags received outstanding post defense fromthe duo of Morgan Farnham and Brielle Haub and out-standing play off the bench from the trio of Lilly Wil-liamson, Addie Correll and Riley Nelson. The 7th gradeimproves to 5-2 on the season.

The 8th grade came away with a solid 33-20 vic-tory behind a solid second half effort with Jaynie Ferrarileading the way with 17 points and Mackenzie Cramptonright behind with 11 pts.

The Jags received very solid point guard playfrom Cassie Bergland and outstanding rebounding byDelaney Conrad. The Jags also received and outstandingdefensive effort from Viatris Scott and solid play off thebench by the duo of Maggie Anderlik and Taegan Long.The 8th grade improves to 3-4 on the season.

By Ashley Coffman The Jaguars suffered a tough loss in Sac City onJanuary 5. The final score was 43-54. Southeast Val-ley came back from a 17-point deficit in the first half tomake it a close game. Unfortunately, they didnt haveenough time to complete the comeback. At halftime, theJags were down by 14 points with the score being 25-39.The Jaguars were within 7 points entering the 4th quarter.East Sac County found away to hold SV at arms lengthfor the remainder of the game. The Jaguars shot very well from behind the arc.

In a place where the Jags typically struggle shooting, theymade 9 three-pointers. Unfortunately, they only made 6other field goals. Josie Breitsprecher scored 15 points,leading the way for the Jaguars. Cassie Zinnel hit 4three-pointers for 12 points.

Aaliyah Scott stepped behind the arc for basketson 3 occassions for 9 points. Erica Rittgers encountereddefense that was keying on stopping her. She was face-guarded for the majority of the game. She ended thenight with 3 points. Emma Graves and Kasey Lundberg

Jaguar Girls Basketball team sufferstough loss to East Sac County

each added a basket for 2 points apiece. Breitsprecher anScott led the Jaguars in rebounds with 7 rebounds eachRittgers pulled down 5 rebounds. Breitsprecher did aexcellent job finding her open teammates while dishinout 7 assists. The Southeast Valley Girls basketball team wilbe playing again on Tuesday, January 12, at 6:00 in Chur-dan. The Jaguars currently hold a record of 5-4 and ar2-0 in conference play.

The Southeast Valley Jaguars play tough defence Saturday night leaving the Green County Rams looking for anopen teammate. Photo by Lynn Rittgers

Erica Rittgers, #20, goes up strong for the Jaguarsscoring two points against the Green County Rams Satur-day evening. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.


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I have learned that unlike a money bank yousometimes have to make withdrawals from your memorybank in order to deposit more information. Please bearwith me while I make a few withdrawal transactions. I am not sure what triggered a memory of thisone. Is there anyone in my era who remembers back tograde school days the music teacher having one of thosegadgets that had a wooden handle with a metal frame?That metal frame branched off into five holders intoeach of which a chalk stick was placed. With this deviceshe (always a she in my day) could draw a nearly per-fect music staff. She then proceeded to do just that, show-ing us where each note, a,b,c,d belonged. She showed usthe keys by placing the sharps and flats on the propernote lines. She showed us various notes and their countand the time of the song was indicated by numbers i.e.3/4 meant there were three counts to each measure andeach quarter note got one count. This was the popularwaltz beat. Now I suppose the teacher just goes to thecomputer, i-pad, smart phone to get her five lines and allthe symbols all the teaching tools. Did you gals have any Bakelite jewelry? It wasa heavy duty form of plastic and you could go to Wool-worths and find a large jewelry section with all kindsof them depicting all sorts of shapes and objects. Therewere more expensive versions which now sell at an-tique stores and auction houses for quite a few $$$. Oh,if we could only have known and taken better care of ourcollections. I imagine my mom may have tossed the onesI had thinking they would always be plastic junk.It doesnt seem that long ago that we had colored toiletpaper. I had my bathroom color coordinated so I coulduse the pink ones. Fancy, eh? If you couldnt get oneto match, just get a few accent pieces of bath lin-ens so you could use a particular color. And while weare still in the bathroom, did you ever have Soap on aRope? Thats exactly what it was. It would hang overyour shower when not in use and when using it couldgo around your neck for easy access during your shower.I didnt have one. It was rather a harsh product if my

emory serves be correctly and more of it washed awayfrom just having it hanging on the shower or around yourneck than was used.How about those animal crackers in boxes that wereprinted to look like a circus wagon? They had a flimsystring on them for carrying and were only 5 cents. Muchbetter (so it was thought) for a child than candy. I nev-er and still dont care for animal crackers. I know theycome in a number of different packaging devices now butdo they still have the little circus wagon boxes? I cantimagine anyone paying the price these days unless infla-tion hasnt hit them like the nickel candy bar. While weare on that, I remember the nickel box of Cracker Jack

with the little sailor boy on the front. I wasnt crazy aboutCracker Jack (lots of better caramel corn around) but itwas fun to see what junky prize was at the bottom. Ithink there is still Cracker Jack but not in that box with aprize and certainly not for a nickel. Today there are all kinds of fancy, make lifeeasier, kitchen gadgets. Some are capable of doing mar-velous things but are also quite pricey so unless one has

oney to burn or is deeply into the culinary arts I doubtany of us have those state of the art machines. Ourothers, and even we, had the old fashioned egg beaters

that you turned or cranked by hand and then you did therest of the cake and dough mixing in the big bowl with

Random thoughts from my memory bank...

your wooden spoon. My Mom, however, had an up-grade on that egg beater. It came as a fairly large deepbowl with a handle and a pouring spout. The beater itselfwas attached to a cover that fit snugly over the bowl soa cook could avoid splatters that sometimes happenedduring the beating process and the result could be pouredout of the bowl easier too. It was great for whippingcream. Does anyone actually do that whip REALcream anymore or are we all a little more aware, thoughthat delicious, cholesterol ridden delicacy tastes so good,it is not that good for us? Besides, it is simpler to pick upa carton of Cool Whip or a version thereof and you canget the fat free or reduced calorie ones that taste goodtoo. Now I am going back to my babyhood and thatof my children How many remember the potty chair?It, like the high chair, had a tray on it on which you couldplace objects to keep the occupant entertained whilewaiting for him/her to do what that training chair wasfor. Well, I think they worked. Now, I suppose there areother methods and devices but I dont have to be con-cerned about that. Thats the parents (who happen to bemy grandchildren) job. With that, I hope I have cleanedout some space to add some new memories and get mybank in better order.

Southeast ValleySchedule of Events

Week of Jan 13th to Jan 20thWednesday, Jan 13

TRI-M Induction Ceremony

6:00 p.m. Little Jags Booster Club Mtg.

Thursday, Jan 14

Early Dismissal 2:20pm

PVES - NO Classes for PM Preschool

Grades 5-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

SVMS Book Fair @ Burnside 4-8 pm

4:00 p.m. (A) JH Boys BB @ Rockwell City

4:00 p.m. (H) JH Girls BB vs. SCC

6:00 p.m. (A) B JV-Var Wres GAME - Mutli-Team

Friday, Jan 15

Iowa Central Jazz Festival

Teacher In-service for Dayton and Farnhamville

teachers

NO SCHOOL

5:00 p.m. Soup Supper Fundraiser for Future

Community Leaders

6:00 p.m. (H) B&G V Bask GAME - Sioux Central @

Southeast Valley

Saturday, Jan 169:30 p.m. (A) B JV Wres GREENE COUNT - B JV

Wres

10:00 a.m. (A) B V Wres TWIN LAKES C - B V

Wres

Sunday, Oct 4

FCCLA National Cluster Meeting (Nov 14-16)

Monday, Jan 18

SVHS Band Fundraiser (Jan 18 thru Feb 3)

6:00 p.m. (H) B JVR/G JV Bask GAME - Madrid

@ Southeast Valley

6:00 p.m. (H) B&G V Bask GAME - Madrid @

Southeast Valley

Tuesday, Jan 19

4:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ Manson NW Webster6:00 p.m. (A) B&G V Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ Manson NW Webster

Wednesday, Oct 7

Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival

PVES - NO Classes for AM Prescho

*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*www.southeastvalley.org

***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Birthdays13-Jan Charlotte Thornburgh14-Jan Brooklynn Anderson, Andrea Birkland Theresa Rykhus15-Jan Colleen Goodwin16-Jan Jan Donahe, Aimee Jackson Joshua Woods17-Jan John Erritt, Cindy Peterson Shari Seil18-Jan Whitney Brand19-Jan Darwin Beschorner, Debbie Cook Neva Imhof, Layne Page

Arnie Rushton, Triny Thornburgh David Wilson20-Jan Keegan Goodwin, Samantha Johnson Kendra Martin

Anniversaries16-Jan Mel and Kris Kaufman;

Augie and Marilyn Lanning.17-Jan Tom and Alberta Little.

nosis at the age of four, muscular dystrophy is a class ofprogressive muscle wasting conditions for which no cureis available. The stunning reality that my sister couldachieve this type of athletic ability, as I could not lift apencil over my head was a stunning revelation. Perhapsthere was a way to go around this genetic fate. Scientists had begun to assert this same claim.

As families were gathered to test patients for mutations inthe LMNA gene, the cause of autosomal dominant casesof EDMD, they sometimes had the daunting task to informa family member who appeared perfectly normal that theytoo had inherited the condition, but had few or no symp-toms.

Scientists call this variability of a dominanttraitvariable penetrance, in other words, the same con-dition can look entirely different, even among siblings,based on ones own genetics and environment.

While my genetic fate seemed obvious, as mysister grew, her bicep and shoulder muscles resembledthat of a body builder, and she was sometimes followedin the mall by strangers wondering how she achieved herprominent muscles. At the same time, some of her musclegroups grew weak, just as one would expect in a case ofEDMD. Even in those first few meetings, Dr. Swisher andI recognized we had stumbled upon something highly sig-nificant. Around the year 2000, mutations in the myostatingene had been identified the cause of explosive, unregu-lated in both humans and cattle. Perhaps my genetic fatecould reveal something extremely interesting as well, thistime about the action of steroids on muscle.

Finally, feeling assured Id found a physician Icould trust, I turned around the photo of the athlete I washoldingPriscilla Lopes Schliepthe fastest woman inthe world, in 2010.

I was born with the same disease as Priscilla,I suggested. The odds of us both inheriting a mutationof the LMNA gene in a way that severely disrupted thesame steroid signaling receptor were a staggering one infifteen million. Yet, as we dove into literature, and Dr.Swisher examined both me and my sister, symptom aftersymptom began to fall into place. We checked off the veryrare symptoms like one confirming numbers on a winningpower ball ticket. This is most certainly true, said Dr. Swisher,the first to believe in my story. So, you can call her agent? I said as I handedPriscillas agents number to Dr. Swisher. I had hoped hecould initiate a contact with her, but, to my disappoint-ment, he explained that the HIPPA Privacy Rule preventedphysicians from making a contact such as this.Together we recognized a difficult realitywe may haveidentified something extraordinary about muscle develop-ment, something that could possibly lead to a new drug toboost muscle development in millions of people, but wewere both powerless to make contact with Lopes-Schliep.As one of the worlds premier athletes, I couldnt simplypick up the phone and talk to her. And, even if I couldwho would believe that a woman who could no longerwalk and an Olympic champion could have anything incommon? For a few weeks I mulled the difficult scenario inmy head, but found no logical solution. Until, by chance,

I happened upon an interview on Good Morning America.David Epstein, a former sportswriter for Sports Illustrated,and now a journalist for Propublica, the nations preemi-nent on-line newspaper, was discussing,

The Sports Gene, a book hed authored provid-ing a detailed examination of the role of genetics and ath-leticism. Though I almost never had GMA on, I couldntbelieve my good fortune as I realized I had stumbled ontosomeone who may be as interested in my situation as I was.Later that week, I sent an e-mail, never counting on a reply,but to my amazement, he wrote back the very next day. For months we corresponded, mostly via e-mail, butat times by phone. Epstein was the perfect individual tomake contact with Priscilla we came to realize, especiallyas he knew Priscillas agent. The effect of steroids on mus-cle was a particular passion for Epstein as he was the oneto break the Rodriguez steroid scandal a few years back.

However, contacting Priscillas coach meant put-ting his reputation on the line, all for the sake of a storythat seemed completely unbelievable and bizarre. But,ultimately, he made the call for me, excited to get to thebottom of one of the most intriguing questions ever posedin the field of muscle biology.

I received Priscillas number in late in 2013, butsimply held onto it for a few weeks. I was terrified to makesuch an important call, and terrified Priscillas might evenbe angry or simply not want to talk to me. Epstein hadwarned me that an athlete willing to talk about somethingas personal as genetics would be an incredible long shot.But, finally I worked up the courage and called Priscilla onFebruary 2nd, 2014. It took only minutes to realize we had lived withmany of the same symptoms. As adolescents with her littlebody fat, especially on the arms and legs, (a consequenceof this difficulty with steroid signaling) we exchanged sto-ries of pestering and sometimes bullying from classmatesin junior high.

On that first phone call, two hours passed by, andwe talked as if wed been friends for years. UltimatelyI tossed out the promise my mother had made to meIfI were brave enough to contact Priscilla, she would takeme on a trip to Toronto to meet her. Joyfully, Priscilla ac-cepted the idea, and we made plans to meet in the spring.Coming Jan. 20:Jill meets Priscilla in Toronto

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with offices in Humboldt, Manson, Pocahontas and Lake City Beth HayContinued on page 11...

It's your life...

By Alice Johnson

It has been said that Some people, no mat-ter how old they get, they never lose their beauty...they

erely move it from their faces into their hearts. Thisis true of one senior citizen...she is Beth Hay of ruralBurnside.

Beth was born on May 5, 1928 to Clarence andFlorence Housken of Duncombe, Iowa. She had threesiblings who are all now deceased except Beth. Thechildren attended the Missouri Bend country school untilthey moved to a farm by Lehigh where they then attendedthe Cutting country school. Later, Beth attended HighSchool at the Stratford Community school and graduatedin 1947. After graduation, she held down various jobs inthe area. The Housken family were faithful members ofthe Washington Lutheran Church in Duncombe where

Beth received the rites of baptism and in her early teenswas confirmed. Presently, she is a member of the Im-

anuel Lutheran Church in Burnside.During their teen-age years, Beth and her sib-

lings were actively involved in 4-H. Her brother intro-

duced her to Earl Hay who was also involved in 4-H andwho was to become her future husband. It was love atfirst sight and on November 21, 1948, they were wed atthe little Brown Church at Nashua.

For a short time, they lived in Fort Dodge butmissed the farm community so they moved to farms inthe Burnside/Lehigh areas settling east of Lehigh wherethey lived the majority of their 43 years of marriage.They became parents of seven children, Richard, Judy,Jim, Diane, Rita, Darrel and Tom. All of them attendedthe Central Webster School in Lehigh and then in 1958,they attended school in Burnside where they all gradu-ated. They all eventually married and are gainfully em-ployed residing in two states.

Beth has 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchil-dren and boasts of having one great-great-grandchild.

Her eyes light up when she talks of little Lyla Jean whowas born last January.

Although times were somewhat difficult throughthe years, Beths strong faith in God plus her determina-

Beth Hay, rural Burnside, plays organfor Lehigh Christian Church

Born in Duncombe, married 43 years, many children in area. . .

Beth Hay, who was born in Dumcombe, plays organ for the the Lehigh Chrisitan Church.

tion and perseverance pre-vailed. Her philosophy isLive one day at at timeand whenever somethinghad to be done, just goahead and get it done. Noprocrastinating!

Needless to say,Beth was a homemaker inevery sense of the wordand cared for her large

family all through theyears. When Earl passedaway in March, 1991, shecontinued to live on thefarm.

In her youngeryears, she acquired herlove of music from hermother and took aboutten years of piano les-sons. Later, she learnedto play the organ and aftershe and Earl were married,she played organ at Earlschurch in Coalville... theReorganized Latter Day

Saints church. However,in recent years, she wasoffered a similar positionin the Lehigh ChristianChurch where she playsorgan to this day.


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Pictured from L to R are, Landon, ve, Grifn, three and Kyler, two, children of Mr. & Mrs. Brett Vote; Julia, eight, Kyle, six, andLucas, One and a half, children of Jon and Megan Eastmen; Nick, eight, Kyla, six and Raegan, one, children of Jake and Brooke Field; Evan,six and Ella, two, children of Kyle and Sarah Kuhn.

Tomorrow's Leaders

By Coach Miller The Jags returned to the mat Thursday, Janu-ary 7th, traveling to Stuart to tangle with the Wildcats

of West Central Valley. In a close dual that came downto one point, the Jags lost 40-39. Winning matches wereColedon Bethel, Colton Klingson, Sam Hemmestad,Evan McCrady, Trey Lawrence, Zeke Miller, and Clay-ton McFarland. Xavier Nichols also recorded a win in JVaction, pinning his opponent in the third period.

It was good to get back on the mat to see somedifferent competition and see where we need to improveon with a young team. The boys wrestled pretty flat anddidnt win scrambles. It hurt us team wise to not have our160 pounder Kyler Jondle in the lineup as we had to for-feit giving up six points but on the flipside we welcomedFreshman Clayton McFarland and Sam Hemmestad inthe line-up for the first time this season.St. Eds Duals After working out some kinks Friday night in

the practice room, the Jags were right back at it Saturdaycompeting in the St. Edmond duals on Saturday, January9th. After a full day of wrestling, competing in five dualsthe Jaguars walked out the Gael gym in third place going3-2 for the day. In the first dual of the morning the Jagsopened with eventual team champion Roland-Story anddropped the dual 55-15. In the second dual, the Jags losta tough battle to Britt, West Hancock 47-33 putting theJags at 0-2 for the day. After the lunch break the Jagsnotched a win by edging the home team 36-30. The winover the Gaels got the ball rolling and in the fourth dualthe boys wrestled hard beating Clarke of Osceola, 42-26and in the fifth dual the boys won another close one bydefeating AGWSR 36-32 finishing in third place.

Overall, the boys wrestled really well. Wewere tickled to finish in third place. We definitely have

to continue working on positioning as our young guysare making mistakes with their head down and defendingshots. At this point of the season fixing our mistakes andconditioning is our focus, getting ready for our confer-ence tournament next weekend and also Sectionals andDistricts.

There were some key matches in the Jaguarsthree wins starting with Freshman 152 lbs. Ivan Hudson.Ivan was down by two points with only three seconds leftin regulation when he scored a quick takedown takingthe match into overtime eventually scoring the winning

Jaguar wrestlers win three of veduals at St. Edmond event Saturdayaguars Loose a tough match at West Central Valley. . .

takedown. His win sealed the team victory for the Jags,otherwise the team score would have been tied. In thefourth dual, Clarke moved their 195 pounder up against

Clayton Taylor but Clayton put the clamps on him pin-ning him in the first period. In the final dual Kaelan won awild 18-17 match against a tough AGWSR opponent whomajored him earlier in the season sealing the team win.

Overall, Trey Lawrence and Kaelan Lundbergfinished undefeated for the day. Colton Klingson, EvanMcCrady, Coledon Bethel, Ivan Hudson, and Matt Rossfinished 3-2 for the day. Zeke Miller and Clayton Mc-Farland went 2-3 for the day; Sam Hemmestad finished1-4, and Carter Fluckiger wrestled hard finishing 0-5.

Jaguar Wrestling Cheerleaders are all smiles as they cheer on the Jaguar Wrestlers Saturday afternoon. Photo byLisa Peterson.

Evan McCrady finished 3-2 Saturday afternoon atSt. Edmonds in Fort Dodge. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Freshman 152 lbs. Ivan Hudsons match was key inthe Jaguar's three wins. His win sealed the team victory forthe Jaguars. Photo by Emilea Lundberg.


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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 FollowingOUR 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

CHURCHWorship Schedule

The Town of Statford was incorporated in Sep-tember, 1883, and the first officials were: J.H. John-son, Mayor; George F. tucker, Recorder; Levi Emerson,Councilman; Isaac Hyatt, Councilman; Charles Rodine,Councilman; M.H. Greene, Councilman; George Gilder,Commensal; Robert Norton, Councilman; Robert Norton,Councilman; R.W. Biggs, Marshall. In March 1889 the first Volunteer Fire Depart-ment was formed by a group of businessmen. A.D. Brunerwas elected Fire Chief, and R.H. Miller, Engineer. thepipemen were C.A. Deo and R.A. Swanson. Firday night,April 15, 1889 was designed as Formans Night with agrand ball and banquet at the Good Templars Hall withsupper from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission to the hall was 25

cents; ball and banquet $1.00.Invitations were sent Dayton, Stanhope andWebster City. The C&NW had there fast train passingthrough here at 4:30 a.m. stop, and pick up passengers forDayton who had come to the ball. The agents at Daytonand Stanhope had been instructed to sell round tickets the15th for 1 1/3 fare.

The proceeds of the ball and supper was $52.99.In June 1898, the town council held a special meeting, andmade arrangements for the purchase of fire equipment. Theordered a Champion chemical engine with a capacity of 55gallons, which was the best machine on the market at thattime. The price was $600.00 and was paid in three install-ments, the first one on delivery, and the other two in oneyear and two years at 6% interests.

The town council bought a lot and buildingon Shakespeare Avenue, owned by Lewis Peterson for

$350.00, and repaired the building to be used for a councilroom and to house the fire engine. The firemen held an icecream social at the new building to raise money for equip-ment. By November a new fire bell had been acquired, andwas placed in a tower erected on the new city hall The bellweighted 600 lbs, and cost $80.00. The money was raised to pay for it by subscrip-tions from the citizens,a and was solicited by the firemen.Prior to buying this building the council meetings had beenheld in G.A.. Andersons lumber office, and the town elec-tions in Johnsons Opera House. According to the town treasurers report in 1902,it took less than $700.00 to conduct the affairs of the townfor a full year. Included in the disbursements was rent foran office used for council meetings, and also for room tostore the fire engine. The recorder was paid $20.00 a year

for his services, the Mayor $10.00, the Treasure $123.00,and the council members $12.00 each, and the Town Mar-shall $40.00 per year. The Town Treasurers Report for 1902 datedApril 1, 1902 read as follows: Cash on hand $12.95, Re-ceived by taxes $577.53, Fines and licenses $85.25, PollTax $3.08, Sale of town ordinances $4.50, This came toa total of $638.31. This was recorded by the Treasurer,Agustus Anderson. The tax levy in 1903 was 10 mills corporationtax, and 4 mills road tax. There had been some discussionin the late 1890s about piping water from Sulphur Springsto town, but the idea was given up later, and in 1903 thecouncil was drilling a new well with a depth of 380 feetbefore they found enough water, but by the next year theyfound it was not deep enough so another well was drilled,this time going down 437 feet. Prior to this there had beentwo shallow wells with hand pumps, one in front of thehardware store, and one at the north and main street nearthe present Passmore Store. In 1907 water mains werelaid along main street, and a steel tank with a capacity of13,650 gallons of water installed. An attempt was made todynamite the water works in October the same year.l Fivesticks of dynamite were placed over the town well, but adefective fuse saved the well from any damage. A reward

of $300.00 was offered by Mayor Peter Cannon to appre-hend the guilty party, but was never found A new brick building was later erected over thewater works, and covered the entire plant, consisting of thelarge tank and well and the pressure tank, and other utili-ties. In 1909 a curfew was enforced, and all the youngstersunder 16 had to be off the streets by 9 :00 p.m. The bitteropposition to the proposed sewer by the town council wasthe means of placing two tickets on the ballot in the townelection in 1914, and the anti-sewerites were the win-ners. The results from the citizens Ticket were: Mayor -C.G. Peterson - 71, Council - C.A. Rodine - 72, SanfordJohnson - 71, Edward Peterson - 81, Sam Lundell - 74, andP.A. Long = 64.

The results from the Peoples Ticket were Mayor -J.T. Drug - 94, Council - Peter Bergman - 83, S.G. Carlson- 95, J. Otto Engstrom - 90, E.M. Milburn - 90, and SamSwedlund - 95. The water main extension proposition voted onwas favored by the majority of the voters. The mains wereextended and a new water boiler installed at the pumpingstation was a capacity of 35,000. In 1916 there was anotherhot contest over town election, and all new council waselected with the following members: Nels Sandell- Mayor,P.A. Swanson - Treasurer, A.R. Samuelson - Assessor,Edward Peterson - council, Sanford Johnson = council,John Hubner - Council, C.A. Rodine - Council, C.G. Pe-terson - council. At a special election held July 28, 1916 the in-corporate limits of Stratford was extended to 1 1/4 by 11/2 miles. The council was also authorized to appoint a

Park Board. Also, The Council was advertising for bidsto construct curb and gutter for part of the town,bids tothe received by October 16. The contract was let to H.J.Cathroe. An ordinance was passed of December 5, 19126,by the Council creating a sanitary sewer district, and onJanuary 11, 1917, they were advertising for sealed bids forthe construction of a sanitary sewer and disposal plant.

FirstVolunteer Fire Department Formed

March 1889 in Stratford by businessmen

Early Fire Department - Back Row: L.M. Peterson, Walter Westberg, P.A. Long, Sanford Johnson, GeorgeHammon and Chas. Deo. Front Row; Casper Anderson, Leonard Johnson, Emil Larson, Charles Peterson and RalphSwanson.

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On New Years Day, start the year with a bitof luck by snacking on Peggi Anne Tebbenssweet and delicious Moms Raised Doughnuts.Folklore says round shape cakes are to be eaten tocelebrate the year coming full circle and bring luck.You can make these extra special by doubling theglaze for added ooey, gooey sweetness.

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3/4 c milk, lukewarm

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4 c all-purpose our, sifted

1/3 c shortening2 eggs

GLAZE

1 tbsp water, warm (may need

more to thin, but thicker isbetter)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 c confectioners sugar, sifted

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Knead until dough becomes smooth andelastic. Place in lightly greased bowl.

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Roll out dough to 1/2 in thickness and

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Drop into deep hot fat (325 - 350) andturn when doughnuts are just barely

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Our Saviours LutheranChurch weekly events Wednesday, Jan. 13 Confirmation Class willmeet at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Thursday, Jan. 14 at 12:00 p.m. there will bea WOW potluck (All men as guests), in the FellowshipHall. Chimes Practice will meet at 6:00 p.m. and Grief-Share at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A CouncilMeeting will be held in the Fireside Room at 7:00 p.m. Mens Group will meet in the Fireside Room onSaturday, Jan. 16 at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 Bible Study with Don Doolittlewill meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Wednesday, Jan. 20 confirmation Class willmeet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Ninth grade Jags win;JV boys win 61-49 The 9th Grade Jag boys won by the score of68-33. Leading the scoring for the Jaguars were ZachGraves with 20, Jackson Housken 14, and Max Davis12,.

Also scoring were Nyles Johnson 6, KennyBlunk 4, JJ Graves 4, Joel Lambert 3, Mason Ackerson3, and Ben Carlson 2. The 9th Grade have won 2 straightgames and are now 2-4. The JV won by the score of 61-49. Leadingscorer was Keenan Ferry. The JV is now 10-1.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Webster County Claims Register Report for 12-29-2015

ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC serve papers 255.00ACCESS SYSTEMS copier lease 505.71ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC ofice supplies 37.08AED PROFESSIONALS difibillator 1,180.0ALLIANT ENERGY sirens 55.60AMAZON.COM COMPUTER SUPPLIES 145.05AMERICAN CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC., ROAD REPAIRS 1,588.00AULT, RAY salary 55.00BECKER REALTY & INVESTMENTS, rent 400.00BENSON, JENNIFER mileage 158.55BIRKLAND, BERYL well plugging 345.61BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF, petetion 21.06BOMGAARS SUPPLY PARTS & TOOLS 956.57BUENA VISTA CTY PUBLIC HEALTH, expense 1,500.00CALHOUN CO. PUBLIC HEALTH ch, mh, epsdt, t19, tobacco prevention, 7,486.27CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 16.50CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC., BRIDGE INSPECTIONS11,823.70CALLENDER, CITY OF UTILITIES 124.46CAMPELL, MARK mileage 159.40CANON, CORRINE salary 55.00CARPENTER UNIFORM CO patches 302.32CARROLL DISTRIBUTING INC SUPPLIES 1,298.82CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., fuel 2,116.30CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, services 6,196.00

CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC., supplies 227.00CENTURY LINK service 764.30CENTURY LINK extended warranty 19,262.54CERRO GORDO CO SHERIFF serve papers 34.00COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR wages 3,103.75COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE, hospital services 5,052.00CREATIVE SIGNS & GRAPHICS signs 47.46DANIEL PHARMACY inmate meds 16.31DAYTON FARM DRAINAGE INC CULVERT MATERIALS 3,825.00DAYTON REVIEW publish board proceedings 576.40DE LAGE LANDEN copier payment 172.02DEARBORN NATIONAL life insurance 551.84DENCKLAU, KEITH mileage 159.40DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.00DLT SOFTWARE 2,925.09DORSEY, TOM salary 55.00DOYLE CONSTRUCTION labor/materials 5,896.00ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 215.56ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING GPS 2,789.84EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH rental space 30.00EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, ch, mh, epsdt, t19 985.44EVANS, PAM rent & expense 400.00FAIFERLICK, LYLE well plugging 441.15FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 489.03FEISTNER, DANIEL legal representation 219.25

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wic, ch, mh, epdst, t19, tobacco 8,885.38HANSON, PAUL well rehabilitation 1,000.00HARCOURT, TOWN OF WATER 44.55HAUB, DARYL EARTH BORROW MATERIAL1,488.00HAWKEYE LEGAL SERVICES INC., serve papers 50.00HEINISCH, ANDREW dental services 467.70HEPP, BLAINE contracted wages 2,654.31HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME, medical examiner expense 600.00

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ch, epsdt, t19 637.54PEDERSON SANITATION dumpster 225.00PETERSON, JOE cell phone allowance 25.00PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC supplies 592.00PITNEY-BOWES INC equipment rental 1,303.26POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, mh, epsdt, t19, cct 2,460.83POLK COUNTY SHERIFF SUMMONS 97.95POSTMASTER, brm annual maintenance & permit 925.00PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE, LIGHTING 270.00PRECISION MACHINE & WELDING, REPAIR TO SAW 151.83PROSHIELD FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTIONS 785.50RBM CONSULTING LLC ELECTION EQUIPMENT 340,476.00REGIONAL LANDFILL GARBAGE 1,005.20RESERVE ACCOUNT postage 3,000.00RISE BROADBAND computer services/internet 469.00ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE TIRES & TIRE REPAIR 12,124.53ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY repairs/keys 152.00

ROSS' APPLIANCE CENTER repairs 65.00ROWENKAMP SOFTWARE 400.00SAC COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, cct expense 1,500.00SADLER PROPERTIES rent & expenses 400.00SANOFI PASTEUR INC vaccines 1,400.74SIGN-UP LTD intersect ion & residence signs 114.80SOCIETY OF LAND SURVEYORS, MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 15.00STAPLES ADVANTAGE office supplies 100.55STAR ENERGY LLC FUEL 1,618.34STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, office supplies 61.62STORY COUNTY SHERIFF serves papers 11.20

Regular MeetingDecember 29, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with thefollowing members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, andLeffler. Absent: None. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of theDecember 22, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on fileDrainage Repairs for D.D.#359. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to accept and place on filethe separation of employment of Brent Chernik, Brent Carpenter and

Amber Gartin, Transport Officers, effective December 23, 2015. Motioncarried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to accept snow removalproposal submitted by Jordon Castor, Castor Construction for services atthe Bank Building. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to table approval of resolutionto waive Countys right against being named as a party to a Quiet TitleAction in Helen Meehan property in the Town of Brushy, Webster County,Iowa. Motion carried unanimously. At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held to dispose of two certainparcels of real estate described as Lot 9 and Lot 10 in Block 2 of OrrisSubdivision to Lehigh Incorporated, Webster County, Iowa by sealed bid.No written or oral objections were heard; therefore Chair Dencklau closedthe public hearing. The following sealed bid was received: Joe Tuel for the amount of$50.00 for each of the two lots which are adjacent to their family land andthey have taken care of this land for many years. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on fileproposals for the sale of two parcels of real estate described as Lot 9 andLot 10 in Block 2 of Orris Subdivision to Lehigh, Incorporated, WebsterCounty, Iowa, and take the appropriate action on January 5, 2016. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to allow claims. Motioncarried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adjourn the meeting.Motion carried unanimously.

s/Carol Messerly s/Keith DencklauWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Regular MeetingJanuary 5, 2016

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date withthe following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell andLeffler. Absent: None. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to appoint Mark CampbellChairperson for Year 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to appoint Merrill LefflerVice-Chairperson for Year 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of theDecember 29, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to authorize Auditor to issuewarrants for Year 2016 when Board is not in session for the followingnamed purposes: freight, express, postage, utilities, salaries and payrollwhere such compensation shall have been previously fixed by the Boardupon Certificate of the officer or foreman under whom such compensationshall have been earned. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve The Messenger,Gowrie News and Dayton Leader as the Official Newspapers of WebsterCounty for Year 2016. Motion carried unanimously, Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to rescind motion to approveGowrie News and Dayton Leader as the Official Newspapers of WebsterCounty for Year 2016. Motion carried unanimously, Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve the currentnewspapers (The Messenger, Gowrie News and Dayton Review) as theofficial newspapers of Webster County for two weeks to allow time forthe Dayton Review and Dayton Leader to provide the Board with theircirculation numbers. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to appoint Eric Eide,Drainage Attorney for year 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve appointment ofRobert Singer, Vickie Reeck and Kelly Hallsted to MIDAS Board. Motioncarried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to appoint Andy StanbergWeed Commissioner for year 2016. Motion carried unanimously, Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to approve re-appointmentof Jeri Winge to the County Conservation Board. Motion carriedunanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve re-appointment ofRay Ault to the Veteran Affairs Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve re-appointment ofDr. Kelli Wallace and John Dencklau to the Board of Health. Motion carriedunanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve re-appointmentof Mark Crimmins to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to approve appointment of

Dr. Daniel J. Cole as Medical Examiner.Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to appoint the following tothe Safety Committee: Robert Singer, James Stubbs, Amy Porter, KariPrescott, Randy Will, Doug Vinson, Scott Forbes, Matt Cosgrove, JanMesserly and Jamie Johll. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve appointments tothe Condemnation Jury as follows:OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTYSteven Doster 2126 Easter Ave Barnum IA 50518Bill Secor, Jr 1584 Paragon Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501David Stein 1211 170th St Barnum IA 50518Kent Pliner 2696 Madison Ave Otho IA 50569Dana Hotz 1576 Johnson Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501Richard Merrill 2771 170th St Fort Dodge IA 50501Clara Krog 1243 Vasse Ave Vincent IA 50594Lloyd Stewart 2128 320th St Fort Dodge IA 50501

CITY AND TOWN PROPERTYLaura Eastwood 1415 No 28th St Fort Dodge IA 50501Claire Williamson 208 5th St NE Dayton IA 50530Jody Rossow 106 Williams Vincent IA 50594Jim Bice 1699 Elmhurst Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501Alan Wooters 1006 Park St Gowrie IA 50543Al Conkling 218 5th St SE Badger IA 50516

Mike Doyle 2505 No 7th St Fort Dodge IA 50501LICENSED BROKERSDavid Bradley 3 No 15th St Fort Dodge IA 50501Mark Klever 29 So Main, POB 365 Dayton IA 50530Doris Stanek 1105 4th St, POB 93 Gowrie IA 50543Craig Patterson 811 No 21st St Fort Dodge IA 50501Chris Parker 1728 Central Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501Tim Dubois 1312 No 22nd St Fort Dodge IA 50501Dwight Guthrie 1517 D St West Fort Dodge IA 50501

BANKER, AUCTIONEERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERSScott Klingson 3207 Fairbanks Ave Gowrie IA 50543Dave Flattery 1310 No 29th St Fort Dodge IA 50501Michael Callon 1629 Floral Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501Ted Beran Wells Fargo Bank Fort Dodge IA 50501Kraig Barber 2728 Walnut Circle Fort Dodge IA 50501Sid Bodholdt 22612 Old Hwy 169 Fort Dodge IA 50501Brent Larson 1490 Madison Ave Fort Dodge IA 50501

Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to approve the WebsterCounty Supervisors appointments to the following boards:CENTRAL IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION CONFERENCE BOARDMerrill Leffler Clark FletcherAlt: Mark Campbell Robert Singer

COUNTY FARM COURT HOUSE/LEC/SS BUILDINGMark Campbell Clark FletcherCONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU CRIME STOPPERSKeith Dencklau Keith Dencklau

DNR ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION CONTACTE 911-SERVICE BOARDKeith Dencklau Merrill Leffler

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GFDGA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMerrill Leffler Merrill Leffler

GFDGA BOARD DIRECTORS FINANCEKeith Dencklau Robert Singer

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS HAZ/MAT RESPONSE COMMITTEEKeith Dencklau Merrill Leffler Scott ForbesHIGHWAY 20 WEST PROJECT LIFEWORKSRobert Singer Robert Singer

INSURANCE COMMITTEEMatt Cosgrove Jan Messerly Jason Bahr Jolene DanielsShelly Hearn Robert Singer Andy McGill Jim StubbsRandall Will

IA CROSSROADS OF GLOBAL INNOVATION ADVISORY BOARDClark Fletcher Keith Dencklau

LINKING FAMILIES ISTECAMark Campbell Randall Will Alt: Jamie Johll

MH ADVISORY/PLAN COMMITTEE MIDAS BOARDClark Fletcher Robert Singer

MIDAS CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCESKeith Dencklau Clark Fletcher

NORTH CENTRAL HOME CARE SECOND JUDICIALMark Campbell Mark Campbell Alt: Merrill Leffler

SOLID WASTE COMMISSION TELECOMMUNICATIONSMark Campbell Merrill Leffler

UPPER DES MOINES WEBSTER COUNTY DRUG ALLIANCERobert Singer Keith Dencklau

WELLNESS WORKFORCEMark Campbell Clark FletcherMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve salary stepincrease for Natasha Nielsen, Trail/Natural Resource Technician, to$33,682.00 effective January 1, 2016, per Conservation DepartmentSalary Schedule. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve salarystep increase for James Stanberg, Vegetation Specialist, to $36,223.00effective January 1, 2016, per Conservation Department Salary Schedule.

Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to accept and place on filethe resignation of Joseph Paullin, Sheriff Deputy, effective January 17,2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the followingresolution:RESOLUTION TO WAIVE WEBSTER COUNTYS RIGHT AGAINST

BEING NAMED IN QUIET TITLE ACTION RESOLUTION, to waive Webster Countys right against being namedas a party to a Quiet Title Action involving Helen Meehans property in theTown of Brushy, Webster County, Iowa. WHEREAS, Ms. Helen Meehan desires to determine the ownershipinterest of her property located in the Town of Brushy, Webster County,Iowa. WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors desires tovacate or dispose of any interest it may have in any unopened, plattedroads in the area of Ms. Meehans property. WHEREAS, a portion of the property Ms. Meehan believes to behers may actually be an unopened, platted road that Webster County maycurrently have an interest in. WHEREAS, Webster County believes a Quiet Title Action filed onbehalf of Ms. Meehan will efficiently resolve any issues involving anypotential interest the County has in the property in question. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Webster County Boardof Supervisors hereby waives any right the County may have which would

prohibit Ms. Meehan and/or her attorney from naming the County as aDefendant in a Quiet Title Action involving Ms. Meehans property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA hereby adopts thisResolution to waive any right the County may have which would prohibitMs. Meehan and/or her attorney from naming the County as a Defendantin a Quiet Title Action involving Ms. Meehans property. ADOPTEDthis 5th day of January, 2016.

s/Mark Campbell ATTEST: s/Carol MesserlyChairperson, Webster County Board of Supervisors Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to adopt the following

resolution:WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors accepted sealed bids for

the sale of Parcels 15-13-277-006 and 15-13-277-005 (Lots 9 and 10 ofBlock 2 of Orris Subdivision to Lehigh Incorporated) and the time for theacceptance of bids has passed. WHEREAS, Joe Tuel entered a bid in the amount of $50.00 for eachlot or $100.00 for both of the above described parcels. BE IT RESOLVEDby the Board of Supervisors of Webster County,Iowa as follows:1. The Board has determined Joe Tuels bid of $50.00 per lot for a total of

$100.00, combined with Joe Tuels intended use of property, is the bid

that shall be accepted.2. The Board shall, in exchange for the bid amount, prepare and executetwo quit claim deeds for the above described property transferring titleto Joe Tuel.

3. Joe Tuel shall be responsible for recording fees associated with the quitclaim deeds.

Dated at Fort Dodge, Iowa this 5th day of January, 2016.

Attest: s/Carol Messerly s/Mark CampbellWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the following

resolution: Construction Evaluation Resolution WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if aboard of supervisors wishes to adopt a construction evaluation resolutionrelating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure;and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluationresolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anadopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permitapplication regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure;and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a constructionevaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation maycontest the DNRs decision regarding a specific application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolutionthe board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permitapplication for a proposed confinement feeding operation structurereceived by the board of supervisors between February 1, 2016 andJanuary 31, 2017 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding thatapplication to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation ofevery construction permit application using the master matrix created inIowa Code section 459.305, but the boards recommendation to the DNRmay be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be basedon the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons otherthan the final score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTYthat the Board of Supervisorshereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to IowaCode section 459.304(3).

Dated January 5, 2016s/Mark Campbell ATTEST: s/Carol MesserlyChair, Board of Supervisors Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on

file Manure Management Plan Update for D. Craig Gascho in Section

10, Badger Township. Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carriedunanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve transfer fromGeneral Basic in the amount of $144,150.00 to Secondary Road Fundand transfer from Rural Basic Fund in t

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