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Jan. 6, 2016 GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA VOL. 126 NO. 1

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Heartland Bank gives back to local

families... Berna Tucker, Marketing Director and KevinBlack, President/CEO of Heartland Bank presented a checkin the amount of $1,542.00, funds which were raised by bankemployees to give back to their communities this December.

Santa’s elves worked extra hard at Heartland

Bank to help bring Christmas Joy to our little towns thisDecember! Throughout the month, our elves raised mon-ey for some less fortunate families in our communities.

The elves were scared they might be on Santa’sNaughty List so they tried very hard to stay on the theNice List. Some made contributions to the SalvationArmy and Christmas Light displays. Others paid it for-ward by paying for someone’s pizza, haircut, and coffeeElves even shoveled snow, took treats and calendars tothe care center, helped out with Meals on Wheels deliver-ing lunches to the elderly. To raise money, each elf alsodonated money to purchase a badge so that they couldwear jeans on different occasions.

Then there was an Ugly Christmas Sweater andTie Contest! Each elf made an attempt at making the ug-liest sweater or tie. Santa took their pictures and postedthem on Heartland Bank’s Facebook page. With each“like”, Heartland Bank donated $1 to the cause. The elvesraised a total of $541 which was matched by HeartlandBank.

In the end, all the little elves were able to raisea total of $1,542 that was shared between our four com-munities. This money helped purchase gift cards to localgrocery stores for local families. Heartland Bank’s elveshelped make this a December to Remember and broughtChristmas Cheer to those that needed it most.

Heartland Bankdonates tolocal families

Issues regarding Gowrie’s burn pile were dis-cussed at the Dec. 21 Gowrie City Council meeting.

Gowrie’s burn pile is located on a gravel roadeast of the Gowrie. It was suggested that the dumping oftires, in particular, has been a source of concern. “People think it’s a dump!” Daniel Mc Cubbinoffered angrily. “It’s a privilege for us to even have it.” It was noted that Farnhamvile only operates its

burn pile on certain days. Additionally, someone watch-es the area to identify episodes of illegal dumping. However, councilmember, Terry Willardson,questioned the validity of this type of intervention. “It doesn’t matter what we do, people are goingto do it anyway,” said Willardson. The city council wishes to emphasize what isallowable at the site: leaves, grass clippings, sticks andbranches, and even trees, so long as it’s understoodthere’s a limit on grind size. Next, Randy Hildreth, area Director of RuralDevelopment, addressed the council. He advised thecouncil on progress related to a sewer lagoon project un-der orders from the DNR. It was noted the lagoon con-tains too much ammonia in addition to requiring disinfec-

tion. A time line has been set up and sent to the DNR. Afacility plan is being developed at this time. Hildreth suggested that the Department of Ag-riculture is offering grants and loans. It’s a great time totake advantage of loans as they are being offered at anhistorically low fixed rate of 1 7/8 %. Hildreth explainedthat these loans may be used for other purposes than whatone might expect.

Housing rehab loansin Gowrie available

For example, these low interest loans could beutilized to assist those considering housing rehabilitation.The grant Gowrie is requesting for housing rehabilitationprojects is available up to $24,999.

Additionally, the grant stipulates that the reha-bilitation of the house must be completely finished in or-der for the homeowner to be eligible to receive a grant.This means that in some cases, a homeowner may need tosecure a loan in order to complete the project.

Hildreth suggested that these very low interest

Burn pile, housing rehab loans,city clerk compensation discussedAt Gowrie City Council meeting. . .

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Webster County has much higher rateof youth drinking than state averageCounty gets grant, youth drinking meeting Jan. 12. . . A grant secured for Webster County on youthdrinking (ages 12-20) will be discussed Tuesday, Jan.12, from 4-6 p.m. at Community and Family Resources,1506 31st Ave. North, Fort Dodge. Webster County was identified as one of 12

Iowa Counties as having higher than average alcohol userates according to an Iowa Youth Survey.

The grant is funded for five years and there is agoal to reduce alcohol and binge drinking among under-age Iowa youth in Webster 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 SubstanceAbuse Prevention (CSAP). Webster County receivedthis grant due to being identified as one of 20 counties

meeting 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.

Responses for the following questions demon-strate that large numbers of youth in Webster County areengaging in the use of alcohol. Webster County is equalto, or higher than, the State rate for nearly all age catego-ries for the question, “How old were you (if ever) whenyou drank (more than a few sips) of alcohol (beer, wineor liquor)?”

In response to the question “In the past 30 days,

have you had at least one drink of alcohol (glass, bottle,or can of beer, glass of wine, liquor, or mixed drink)?”Students as young as 8th grade reported significantlyhigher rates than the State, 12% and 7% respectively;again we see a large increase for the 11th graders with

33% of Webster County students and 26% for the Staterate.

Webster County youth have a gradual increase in8th grade which exceeds the State rate, and a significantincrease in those binge drinking on 1 day, in response tothe question “During the last 30 days, on how many daysdid you have 5 or more drinks of alcohol (glasses, bottlesor cans of beer, glasses of wine, liquor, mixed drinks) ina row, that is within a couple of hours?”

CFR urges local businesses, community orga-nizations, colleges, schools, administrators, and govern-ment agencies to get involved. Join us as we continue ourefforts to reach out to those who are most vulnerable andto help the next generation avoid the many problems thatalcohol abuse and dependence can bring.

Please come to our Webster County IPFS meet-

ing to be part of the solution in reducing underage drink-ing and youth binge drinking in Webster County. Ourmeeting will be held at Community and Family Resourc-es, 1506 31st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, on January 12thfrom 4PM – 6PM.

We encourage everyone to come to our meetingto find out more information about this project and howyou can become involved! We need your help to makethis a success for Webster County!!! To learn more about the Webster County IPFSgrant in Webster County, call Mickie Shubin, IPFS Coor-dinator at Community and Family Resources, (515) 576-7261 or (866) 801-0085 ext 1405, or by email at [email protected]



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Thursday, Jan 7 • Gowrie Fire Dept., 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.Friday, Jan 8 • GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference roomSunday, Jan 10 • GYC board, 5:00 p.m. at the skating rink.Monday, Jan 11 • 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, Jan 12 • Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary, 9:30 a.m.

• Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m., HolyTrinity Lutheran Church.

• American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of theAmerican Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and meal,8:00 p.m. meeting, Gowrie Legion building.

• Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the community center.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.

To have the date and time of your organization’smeeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at352-3325 or email us at [email protected]

The Iowa Utilities Board concluded its proceed-ings on a state permit to construct a crude oil pipelinethrough 18 Iowa counties, although a final decision isn’t

expected until at least early February. The Bakken pipeline, if approved, would beconstructed in Webster County, one of the 18 counties. The three-member state panel finished hearingson the proposed Dakota Access pipeline in Boone. Iowalaw does not set a deadline for the board to make a deci-sion, and the board and its staff are currently reviewingall the evidence received in the case. More than 200 people testified at a public hear-ing on the pipeline project in November. The board thenconducted an evidentiary hearing (akin to a trial) atwhich dozens of witnesses, including pipeline officialsand Iowa farmers who own land along the route, testi-fied under oath. Lawyers and others involved in the casewere then allowed to file written arguments that will bereviewed by the board.

The utilities board may schedule a public meet-ing to discuss its decision, or it may simply issue a writtendecision. The pipeline project would cost $3.8 billion.The project is being proposed by Dakota Access LLC, aunit of Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners. It would

transport up to 570,000 barrels of light sweet crude oildaily from North Dakota’s Bakken pil patch throughSouth Dakota and Iowa to a distribution hub at Patoka,

Ill.The oil could be transferred to railroad tank cars

or linked to another pipeline for shipment to refineries inthe Gulf Coast area.Some farmers supportproject, others oppose it

Solid support was voiced by union constructionworkers who would help build the pipeline, and by Iowabusiness interests who see the project as contributingto the nation’s energy independence and a robust stateeconomy. There were farmers who said transporting oilby pipeline would help ease congestion on railroads, ex-pediting shipments of Midwest grain at harvest. Several farmers along the route were opposed tothe pipeline passing through their land. They expressed

fear about damage to agricultural drainage lines and re-duced crop yields. Many farmers also strongly objectedto eminent domain being authorized to gain easementsfor the pipeline route.

Environmentalists were also opposed to thepipelline, expressing worries about pipeline spills andobjecting to developing infrastructure to transport fossilfuels. The Meskwaki Indian tribe also expressed theiropposition to the project.Corps of Engineers mustapprove; DNR reviews pipeline

The project must comply with requirements ofthe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. South Dakota offi-cials have already approved the pipeline project, whilerequests to proceed are pending in other states.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources isreviewing the environmental permit application and ex-pects to make a decision later this winter. The public in-put will be considered.

According to one unofficial report, eminent do-main would be involved in 25% of Iowa farmers owningland needed for the pipeline.

Iowa Utilities Board expected to makedecision on oil pipeline in February

roposed project would run through Webster County. . .

Swedish supperat Lanyon Churchhelps missionaries

Jan. 10 event for unique

missionary work in Sweden. . .

A Swedish Supper Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Lan-yon Covenant Church will help support two missionaries.in Sweden. The event starts at 4 p.m.

The church will serve traditional Swedish foodand hear from Gene and Inga Whitehead about the Mis-sion they will be serving in Sweden later in 2016. Lanyon Covenant Church is privileged to part-ner with missionaries Gene and Inga Whitehead in a“here and back there again” sort of ministry. Central Iowabenefitted greatly from immigration from Sweden in thelate 19th and early 20th centuries.

The revivals that sparked the beginnings of many churches in our area have almost completely died

out back in Sweden, but there is hope. After 3 years of successful ministry in Eastern Europe with Greater Eu-rope Mission, Gene and Inga have been reappointedto Sweden. According to the World Research Center,Swedes are the world’s “least responsive people to theGospel.” From Umeå, Sweden, Gene and Inga Whiteheadwill focus on learning the Swedish language while assist-ing the indigenous church in renewal and in implement-ing disciple-making efforts. In the words of one Swedishleader, “The Swedish church has already collapsed andwe’re in need of foreign workers to bring a boldness forthe Gospel and a doctrinal conviction the Swedish churchno longer has.” To accomplish this, Gene and Inga have beenpraying for connections with new, strategic f inancial and

prayer partners among believers and churches in NorthAmerican that have the desire to partner in Kingdombuilding work with the Nordic church. Our evening together will consist of a presen-tation by the Whiteheads, a meal of traditional Swedishfare and great conversation. Gene and Inga will be shar-ing the vision God has given them of being a part of anew revival in Sweden and also how those in attendancecan become involved. The event begins at 4 pm and therewill be a freewill offering. For more information about Gene and IngaWhitehead or to make direct contact with them go toGreater Europe Mission: http://gemission.org/. Contactthem at: [email protected]; You may fol-low them on their blog: http://nordicministries.com/

Lanyon Covenant Church is privileged to partnerwith missionaries Gene and Inga Whitehead in a “here andback there again” sort of ministry.

Missionaries Gene and Inga Whitehead...

Trout released

Saturday, Jan. 23,at Moorland Pond

In Webster County. . .

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources willrelease trout in seven locations this winter in areas thatwould not support them during warmer months. Trout will be released Saturday, Jan. 23, atMoorland Pond near Moorland in Webster County. The popular program is supported by the salesof the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license andpay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The dailylimit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession

limit of 10.A family friendly event is paired with the stock-ing to help anglers have success and fun while fishing. Children age 15 or younger can fish for troutwith a properly licensed adult, but they must limit theircatch to one daily limit. The child can purchase a troutfee which will allow them to catch their own limit. Winter stocking events are based on favorableweather conditions.

Stocked Moorland Pondon Jan. 23. . .

Trout will be released Saturday, Jan. 23, at Moor-land Pond near Moorland in Webster County.

Morgan Castenson drives past the Clarion Gold-field defence Tuesday, Dec. 22. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Our Saviours LutheranChurch’s schedule ofevents for the week Wednesday, Jan. 6 Confirmation Class willmeet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 Chimes Practice will be at 6:00p.m. GriefShare Class will be in the Fireside room at 6:30p.m. Choir Practice will begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 Men’s Group will meet in theFireside room at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11 Sewing Day will meet in theFellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. There will be a Council

Meeting in the Fireside Room at 6:30 P.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 Sewing Day will meet at 9:00a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Confirmation Class willmeet at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bible Studywith Don Doolittle will meet in the Fireside Room.

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City of GowrieCorrection to CityCouncil Minutes There is a correction to be made to the GowrieCity Council minutes. It was written that Golf members

will receive 25% discount before April 1, 2016 when itshould have been written Golf members will receive a$25.00 discount before April 1, 2016.



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51 Years Ago...

A former Gowrie girl Florence McCracken ofForestburg, S. Dak. is now reigning as National Short-horn Lassie Queen. Miss McCracken, the daughter of Harold Mc-Cracken, won the national honor at the InternationalLivestock Exposition in Chicago while competing as theSouth Dakota Shorthorn Lassie Queen. Twenty-two states have Lassie queens. Iowa’s isLinda Struve of Manning. Florence is a freshman at the University of SouthDakota and is majoring in speech therapy and minoring in

English and music. Airman Robert M. Riehl, son of Mr. and Mrs.John A. Riehl of RFD-1 Paton, has completed Air Forcebasic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Airman Riehl has been selected for technicaltraining as a supply specialist at the Air Training Com-

and (ATC) school at Amarillo AFB, Texas. His newunit is part of the vast ATC system which trains airmenand officers in the diverse skills required by the nation’saerospace force.

The airman is a 1964 graduate of Churdan Com-unity School.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mallinger and two sons,Mr. and Mrs. Clair Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fosterand Alan of Fort Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Foster andGail, were New Year’s Day supper guests in the Charlie

Foster home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Day of Stanhope wereSunday afternoon callers in the Charlie Foster home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peterson and family, andMr. and Mrs. Percy Peterson were New Year’s Dayguests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rasmussen were Sundaydinner guests in the Edward Rasmussen home. Cynthia,who is a student at the State College of Iowa at CedarFalls, was home during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall were Sundaydinner guests in the Dave Maples home in Odeboldt. Thatafternoon Mrs. Hall helped with a bridal shower for herniece, Lonna Albers, at the Odeboldt Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jorgensen, Karen andMary, returned Saturday after a two week’s vacation in

the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the McAllen area. Dur-ing their stay, Rev., Donald and Mrs. Lee and Mark, whoare staying at Pensacola, Florida, were also visiting inthat area. Dr. and Mrs. Ray Fox of Charles City, are alsospending the winter months in Texas. Sandra Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DonProkop, was baptized Sunday morning at Our Lady ofGood Council at Moorland. The Don Prokop family, Mr.and Mrs. John Prokop, and Miss Mary Prokop of FortDodge, had Sunday dinner at the Joe Rusnak home. Ronald Lusman of Farnhamville was a Thurs-day visitor in the Henry Mosel home.

41 Years Ago...

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Fiala and family and

other members of the Croonquist family were holidayguests in the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Selander atNoroaks in Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs.. Selander is the for-

er Gladys Croonquist. Christmas Eve Supper guests in the KurtSchmidt home were Karolyn and Konnie Schmidt, RickCulver of Gowrie, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kaufman, Mr.Harry Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Schmidt of GrundyCenter.

Mr. Roger Tasler of Melvin is spending theholiday vacation with his mother, Mrs. Atha Tasler. Darin Moore of Fairmont Minnesota is spend-ing Christmas vacation with his grandparents, Mr. andMrs. Verle Warbis. Mrs. Marie Rossmanith, Mr. and Mrs. PhilRossmanith and Tom, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rossmanith andTraci, Gary Rossmanith of Fort Dodge, Barbara Mc-Cluckie and Sheila of Fort Dodge, Mrs. Pauline Newkirkand Amy of Gowrie, were all Christmas night guests inthe Henry Rossmanith home. The Tasler Family Christmas dinner was heldin the Community Hall in Churdan. Those attending were

Mrs. Atha Tasler, Roger Tasler of Melvin, Mr. and Mrs.Dennis Tasler and family of Webster City. Mr. and Mrs.Ron Black and family of Rinard, Mr. and Mrs. DuaneTasler and family, Gowrie, Mrs. and Mrs. Don Tasler andfamily, Churdan and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Griffith andfamily of Audubon. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Patton were honored ontheir 55th wedding anniversary at a Christmas Eve familydinner at their home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs.. JerryPatton, Mr. and Mrs. James Patton and Scott, Mr. andMrs. Jimmy Wooters and Jennifer, Alan Wooters, Darinand Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bailey, all of Gowrie, andMr. and Mrs. Dale Brandt, Troy and Tracy, Callender;Mr. and Mrs. Jim Willis, Aplington, and Brett Patton, ofVinton. Christmas Day Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ken-

neth Peterson and Richard were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pe-terson, Nancy and Katy of St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs.Gene Schaeffer, Tom and Mary of Story City, Mr. andMrs. John Schaeffer of Forest City, Mr. and Mrs. JimSandberg, Karen and Mike of Paton, Mrs. Erma Shaney-felt of Hastings, Neb., Mrs. Alice Howell of Kearney ,Neb. and her daughter, Mary of Boulder, Colorado. Christmas Dinner guests at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Verne Eklund were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dett-mann and Ricky. Terry Dettmann, Des Moines; Roxanneand Dan Eklund and Angelo Pagoulatos, Ames, Mr. andMrs. Ray Eklund, Dayton and Mrs. Vernie Johnson,Gowrie. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Darrell Haw-thorne (the former Jan Ellwanger) will be held Sundayafternoon, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran

Church in Farnhamville. All friends and relatives are cor-dially invited to attend.

loans may be just what Gowrie needs to pursue a success-ful housing rehabilitation endeavor.Payment for assistancein city clerk’s ofce

Next, it was suggested that the city approve pay-ent for Patrice Klingon’s many hours of assistance in

the city clerk’s office.“We certainly couldn’t have survived the last

few months without her,” said Redman. It was suggested that compensation for Kling-son’s many hours may reach $10,000, but the councilagreed she is due this compensation, no matter what thefinal figure turns out to be. Additionally, the council vot-ed to offer a $500 bonus to Klingson. New rates at the golf course were discussed. Itwas noted that the rate for singles will be raised from$300 to $325, the rates for families, from $400 to $425,and that for students from $90 to $100. Discounts will beoffered if memberships are purchased before January 1st. Finally it was noted that those who have pur-chased real Christmas trees will be responsible for dis-

posal of trees. The city will not be coming around to pickup trees.Gowrie City Council...

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On December 17, Colton Klingson capped off asuccessful night of wrestling in their final home dual of theseason. Beating Guthrie Center, Panorama, and Ogden,Coltan Klingson went 3-0 for the night. Photo by EmileaLundberg.

Zeke Miller finished 2-1 for the Jaguars on Dec.17 at their final home dual of the season. Photo by EmileaLundberg.

Our Saviour’sLutheran Churchshowing free movie Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Callender

will be showing the Christian based Pure Flix movie“Running Inside Out” in the Church Fellowship Hall onSunday, January 10th at 6:30 p.m.

This is a passionate film about one woman’ssearch for a love that will last and the people who make adifference through ordinary acts of kindness. Free admission and refreshments will be pro-vided. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs forcomfortable seating; otherwise folding chairs will be pro-vided.

“It Pays to Advertise!”



Jan. 6, 2016


Darwin B. Peterson, 79, passed away Wednes-day, December 30, 2015 in his home.

Funeral Services were held 10:30 A.M. Satur-day, January 2, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie,with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial was in GowrieTownship Cemetery. Military rites were by AmericanLegion Peterson Post #431, Gowrie.

Darwin was born in Fort Dodge on December29, 1936 to the late Bert and Gladys (Lauver) Peterson.He graduated from Farnhamville High School in 1955.Darwin graduated in 1957 from the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, OH where he learned the skillof butchering. Darwin served in the United States ArmyReserve for six years. He married Betty Carlson on June9, 1962 and lived on the farm in Slifer until January, 2009when they moved into Gowrie. Darwin spent the majority of his life farming hisfamily’s farmland. Additionally, he was a Webster Coun-ty Farm Bureau board member, a member of the GowrieGolf and Country Club, and a lifetime member of ZionLutheran Church. Some of Darwin’s favorite activitieswere watching baseball, golfing, storytelling, socializing,and making those around him laugh.

Darwin is survived by his son, Steven Peter-son of Slifer; granddaughter, Allie Quinn of West DesMoines; and brother, Dennis (Kathy) Peterson of Gowrie.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; andparents, Bert and Gladys (Lauver) Peterson.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of thefamily.

Darwin B. Peterson, 79

10 second rule, Roger Brown,

Better Dayton Board, park routine This special column was written in 2010 andincludes two paragraphs near the back on RogerBrown who was murdered in late September, 2015.

One of my new roles at the Dayton Review hasbeen taking Amanda Schwering’s children to the schoolpark, Oak Park, or Skillet Creek for a little fun duringour work days. This has really worked out great for me,because I’m assured that I’m getting a little exercise andI’ve made it part of my routine. And I think the childrenhave enjoyed it a little also. On Friday afternoon it was sunny, but very hu-

id. I took Jonathon (Amanda’s youngest child) and Na-tasha (neighbor girl) to the school park. Dillon and Chel-sea were at camp that week and Randy, the oldest, was onhis own. It was muggy and also muddy on the grounds,since there had been heavy rain that morning. It’s amaz-ing the mud that Jonathon collected in just a few minutes. We didn’t stay at the school park very long,walking back to the office. Jonathon’s mud-riddensan-dals were removed and we went to Skillet Creek. Becauseof heavy rains, the creek was murky, very fast, and alsohigh. It was a high humidity day and conditions weren’tthe best for doing things outside, but it was still fun. We

arched back to the office-- where Amanda works andit’s my base for youth excursions. (small joke). Amandausually is done at 3 p.m. on Fridays, so she took along the

uddy items and Jonathon and Natasha. I needed to cool off, so I walked over to Com-

unity Grocery. The soft serve was chocolate, so I hada chocolate cone. I was thirsty, and I walked back to thecoffee shop with my cone, licking it all the way. The“Better Dayton Board” was there, sitting around the tablesipping coffee. I sat down with a glass of water and mycone. By this time the soft serve was dripping a littletoo fast. “Board” members were giving me all their ex-pert advice.....Lick around the edges. . .Get a spoon. . .. .Get a napkin. . .Open your mouth wider . . .swallowfaster and so forth. It was truly helpful advice. Daryl Haub tossed over a spoon, which bouncedoff the table onto the floor. I retrieved the spoon, put it onthe table. The spoon survived the “10 second rule,” but Ididn’t observe this very cherished custom. As explainedby Harold Rentschler, if a spoon or piece of silverware isdropped on the floor and is recovered within 10 seconds,it is still “good” and can be used. Naturally, the groupkeeps very accurate time of these spills. We could reallyuse this group in the Gulf. Daryl wanted his spoon back, Don Grow passedit to him. Daryl put some sugar in his coffee, stirred hiscoffee with the spoon, and all is well in Dayton. The hotcoffee sanitized the spoon. It’s always fun to attend these“board” meetings because there are mini press conferenc-es and everyone can be the subject of some pun or friend-ly board humor, including Don Grow. I had to vouch forDon, noting that as Legion Commander he has the FiringSquad behind him. “But they can’t shoot straight,” said Dick Son-quist. Harold offered, “Maybe they should use the gunsthat project a ‘flag’ like ‘bang’ when they are fired.” Ev-eryone laughed, including Don of course. Jerry Blair andChuck Danielson offered their advice too. Jerry reminds

e that his sister Donna is married to Daryl, and so often

I forget, or don’t know, how people are related in ourarea. Ah, the class of ‘57 ( D & D), had its dream, andthey are living it every day. That’s a lot of D’s by theway....Daryl, Donna, Dayton, Dream. Emory Hansen was also in attendance that af-ternoon. It’s quite a group. The women are always at an-other table dealing with matters of all sorts. On Wednes-day of last week I attended the City Council meeting. Thecouncil was meeting with the engineer on the water mainproject, and progress is being made, but there are alsobig problems. It was an interesting dialogue, but severaltimes I found myself getting up, and walking outsidewhere it was much cooler and pleasant. Outside I talkedwith Pam Constable, who has purchased the former Gay-lord Carlson building downtown. Her friend will have anauto repair business in back and she will have clothes/

iscellaneous consignment business in front. As we talk-ed, Roger Brown approached us.

Roger is well known in Dayton and he has con-tributed to our community in many ways. He has done alot of small repair/maintenance jobs over the years andhe’s part of the fabric of our small town life. We all knowhim, value him, and appreciate his presence here. Roger is upset because he has been getting a bill

from the city for sewer and water and electricity. He livesin a small camper on the edge of town. “I don’t use wateror sewer,” he explains. He often dines with Dennis Es-person (and Jennifer), and he often uses Oak Park facili-ties. He has a very small camper, and he doesn’t reallyhave garbage either. His needs are small, but he got a billfrom the city he doesn’t think is fair. I promised Roger Iwould check it out this week. The city has its job to do, ofcourse, so we’ll see what can be worked out. In general, life is good here in Dayton. We havea very good council, and other “boards” are working onproblems.

Katrina Nelson and team members did a flag per-formance during a home basketball game in Gowrie. Photoby Lisa Peterson.

American Red CrossTaking Nominations forHeroes of the Heartland As a community leader in emergency prepared-ness, response and recovery, the American Red Crosshonors those making an impact through their courageousand compassionate actions, demonstrating a true commit-ment to creating safer, stronger communities.

Each year, the Red Cross in Iowa recognizesindividuals whose actions make them someone’s hero -Heroes of the Heartland honors those whose heroic actsmirror the daily accomplishments of the American Red

Cross. Heroic acts born in the simple yet powerful pro-cess of one person putting his or her needs aside to helpanother. In recent years, heroes have been recognized forsaving their neighbors during house fires, performingCPR to strangers in stores or for their outstanding workin their communities.

This unique program is also the primary fund-raising event to support the mission of the Red Cross inNorth and Western Iowa, and it will also celebrate the100 years of Red Cross service in Iowa. The Red Cross of North and Western Iowa islooking for people who have made an extraordinary dif-ference in their communities through service to others. By showing your support in nominating a heroor through sponsoring this event you are not only honor-

ing Heroes, but you are helping support the services ofthe Red Cross in your community. Please take a moment to complete the nomina-tion form and share it with your friends. Heroism neednot involve the direct saving of a life. If nominating for aheroic event, the event must have occurred between Feb-ruary 1, 2015 and January 21, 2016.

Submit your nomination form by January 22,2016 via the avenue easiest for you: Online: HeroesNomination Form, Email: [email protected], Fax:(515) 244-8012, or Mail: American Red Cross, Attn:Heroes of the Heartland Nomination, 4200 War EagleDrive, Sioux City, Iowa 51109. Your nomination should include: All of the re-quested contact information. A description explainingwhy your hero deserves to be recognized. Supporting

documents such as news articles and photographs.


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If you are like me you probably saw your shareof Christmas movies during the days prior to the holiday,many of which were re-runs and most of them were thesame story, just a slightly different “twist” and cast ofcharacters. At least they had different names and mightbe in a city other than New York , L.A. or fictitious ver-sions. Many have snow scenes and a busy urban shop-ping area. Amidst all the crowding and noise and peoplebumping into one another is a Santa ringing a bell tryingto solicit funds for his collection pot or kettle. This issomething I don’t recall seeing here in Des Moines or atleast for a long time. Does anyone else remember TheVolunteers of America?

They are the ones with the Santa collectors. Sal-vation Army uses “ordinary” volunteers and has been “atit” for a long, long time too. In my research the Volun-teers are still very active in helping the “down trodden”too but apparently operate more like a “regular” businessnow. I don’t recall the simple “bell ringer – kettle” peoplebeing portrayed in any movie. Perhaps the Santa thing ismore colorful and non-sectarian or the producers don’twant to appear to be supporting a particular denomina-tion. Who knows? Ah, how something current can dragthose memories to the surface. This year continued with more memories be-ing made. Suddenly it was Christmas Eve and we had aWhite Christmas after all. It was only a skiff comparedto the counties up Boxholm, Dayton, Gowrie way andbeyond but it was white. The shopping and wrapping hadbeen done, the Christmas meals planned -- at least wehoped all was done. I talked on the phone with son num-ber three, Rex, who had missed our big family gatheringdue to be called to make a run in his choo choo train.We exchanged greetings and a promise to get togetherin the next day or so. He would be spending Christmaswith his family. After having celebrated the BIG familyget together the previous weekend, my youngest daugh-ter, Sally, and I decided to go to the 6:00 Christmas Evecandlelight service and thus not have to rush the familytime at her house with her and Rick’s family of threedaughters and spouses and four grandchildren. It turnedout to be chaotic fun with eating, talking, laughing, in-teracting with the kids, especially the little ones, four tonine, eating, laughing, wading through the ripped off pa-per and mutilated boxes, eating. What a wonderful time.

A Christmas Saga...

The service had been so beautiful with the telling of thestory, the children’s message with so many gathered onthe steps near the altar, singing many familiar hymns,especially the lump in the throat ones, “Let There BePeace”, “Silent Night” and Pastor singing “Shalom”. Fora little while one could put aside any worries, hurts, sad-ness and relax in the glory of the moments. Then for ourfamily to top it off with the joy of the laughter and loveand the screams and excitement of little ones was, to usea familiar clich –WONDERFUL! Christmas morning dawned in Des Moines withgray skies and yet the Son was shining. There were somephone calls exchanged and I found time to relax. I talkedby phone to my son, John, in Washington and learned ofhis plans and got family news. Meanwhile at my oldestdaughter, Terry’s home, there was the usual chaos andmore to come. I was told their meal would be mid tolate afternoon and that was fine with me. A phone callfrom Terry advised that the nearby parking areas in hercondo complex were overflowing and she would pickme up. On schedule I gathered my purse and satchelwith goodies and we were off. I was right! Chaos buthappy chaos – with munchies laid out and I added more.I got to meet the little girl, eight year old Dulce, who willbe my great granddaughter Devin’s sister in law, andDevin and Reuben’s mini white poodle, Chewy. Afterpresents were unwrapped Chewy was prancing aroundin his new sweater just like the other sweater recipients.Of course there was too much food but few protests tothat fact and again it was laughter, eating, talking, hug-ging, eating, laughing, picture taking, eating, laughter. Itwas a great time and made special before the meal for allto hold hands and give thanks to God for having sent HisSon so we could and should celebrate this day. We didnot forget in all our revelry why we were so privilegedto have such a family time. I was happy to go to all thefestivities but admittedly, rather happy to get back to thesolitude of my easy chair to relax a bit before bedtime.

So, this is the 2015 Christmas Saga of a veryblessed Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. I hopethe memories of these times will go into my children’s,grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s memorybanks. I also hope those reading this will have had someof that blessedness also. And now I wish one and all agreat 2016.

Birthdays6-Jan Kaylah Brandel, Marvin Coon Adam Towle7-Jan Cassidy Carstens, Kimberly Kopecky

Paul Lusmann8-Jan Allen Johnson, Rita Kail Norman Peterson9-Jan Chyann Hicks, Chloe Hicks Kyle Wooters10-Jan Chrissy Willison11-Jan Larry Nolte12-Jan Brian Bird 13-Jan Charlotte Thornburgh

Southeast ValleySchedule of Events

Week of Jan 6th to Jan 13th

Thursday, Jan 7

4:00 p.m. (A) JH Girls BB @ Woodward

4:00 p.m. (H) JH Boys BB vs. Madrid

6:00 p.m. (H) B JVR-2 Games Bask GAME -

Webster City @ Southeast Valley-AUX GYM

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

Valley @ West Central Valley

6:00 p.m. (H) B&G JV Bask GAME - Glidden-

Ralston @ Southeast Valley

Friday, Jan 8

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

4:30 p.m. (A) JH Boys BB @ Ogden

6:00 p.m. (A) B&G V Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ Alta-Aurelia

Saturday, Jan 9

NCIBA Honor Band @ NIACC

9:00 a.m. (A) B JV Wres OGDEN JV INV - B JV

Wres

10:00 p.m. (A) B V Wres ST. EDMOND D - B V

Wres

4:30 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME - SoutheastValley @ Greene County

6:00 p.m. (A) B & G JVR Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ Greene County


Valley @ Greene County

Monday, Jan 11

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

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

5:00 p.m. (A) B JVR Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ East Sac County

6:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME - Southeast

Valley @ East Sac County

Tuesday, Jan 12

Early Dismissal 2:20pm

Grades 5-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm4:30 p.m. (A) B JV Bask GAME - Southeast Valley

@ Paton-Churdan


Valley @ Paton-Churdan

7:00 p.m. PVES PTA Meeting

Wednesday, Jan 13

TRI-M Induction Ceremony

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

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

War in Iraq changed me;

Get involved in Iowa caucus. . .

I’m not really the type of person to get hungup on dates but January 3rd is difficult. On January 3rd,2008, after already spending 28 years on this planet, Ibecame a very different person. I watched my best friendand battle buddy, Tom Casey, fall down to a sniper bullet.

I was in a vehicle with a mounted machine gun.The team leader, Major Olmsted, was lying motionlessin the field in front of us. Will Beaver was above me onthe gun bleeding from a bullet wound to his face. He stillmanaged to to keep the snipers’ heads down with sus-tained fire.

I passed him up a gauze pack to hold against hischeek. He jumped down quickly to get on our communi-cation computer and called for medical evacuation.

Our interpreter was pinned down outside. He ranunder sniper fire to the Iraqi Army vehicle we had beenescorting and moved them to pick up Andy Olmsted. Itwas one of the bravest things I’ve ever witnessed. Wecircled our gun trucks around Tom. Tom was a tall andstrong man. He was not easy to load into the truck.

I had tunnel vision as we drove away from thebattlefield. After traveling a few miles, a helicopter gotto us and picked up Andy. Will got out and jumped inthe bird. Another teammate replaced Will in my truckand told me that Andy’s body was cold when they loadedhim.

That night a helicopter landed in the middle ofa base-wide ceremony. I escorted Tom on a stretcher un-derneath an American flag. The ride to Balad was maud-lin and long. When we landed I saluted Tom one last timeand hitchhiked to the field hospital to see Will.

Will smiled when I came in. His face was swol-len and wrapped in foam tape. We joked around a littlebit until I knew he was in good spirits. I then thanked himfor keeping us alive and told him he is the bravest manI’ve ever met. I left his room and wouldn’t see him againuntil months later when we returned to Fort Riley and thedivision pinned a Silver Star to his chest.

I am glad we live in a country where those ex-periences are rare. Before that day I had been an affableyoung military officer looking to prove myself in combat.After that day I wanted nothing more than to ensure myson would never have to experience the same thing.

I became mortal. I became serious. I hadwatched my friends give their lives for something greater

than themselves. I was proud to have known them and Iwas sad to have lost them.

I don’t think about Iraq every day but it’schanged who I am everyday. It made it more importantto me to follow the campsite rule. “Leave it better thanyou found it.” I am very worried about the direction of ourcounty. In one month, Iowa has a very important duty tothis nation. We will select the finalists that will lead ournation for the next decade. Please participate. Don’t justcaucus. Do your homework. Find the bold leader that willactually make a difference. Recruit supporters and helpthem get elected.

On January 20, 2017 a new president will takethe oath of office. Let’s elect one that we know honorsand understands the sacrifices of our nation. One who has

the forethought to actually prioritize our children againstthe political expediency of right now. One who will leaveour nation better than they found it. Find your caucuslocation at www.iowagop.org

John Thompson, JeffersonJohn is a graduate of West Point and Harvard

University. He serves on the State Central Committeefor the Republican Party of Iowa. Opinions are his [email protected] or FB at John Thomp-son for Iowa

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McCrary RostClinic Boasts NewX-ray Equipment McCrary Rost Clinic recently installed new ra-diology equipment at its Gowrie location.

The new equipment replaces a machine that waspurchased in the 1980s, for which updates were no longeravailable.

Starting in July, the radiology department began

looking at equipment that would fit the needs at the clinic. The machine they chose has several benefits.Physically, it fits into the space the clinic provides. Itprovides better image quality which leads to more ac-curate readings. It accommodates patients of all sizes.

Looking to the future, it can also be upgraded tofully digital. Currently, it is considered partially digitalbecause images are burned to cassettes. Radiology technologist Jessica McGuire is ex-cited about the increased power the machine utitilizes.“We’re now able to offer a wider range of exams. Pre-viously, we couldn’t take images of thicker parts of thebody, like the back and abdomen. Now we can do thatwith even safer radiation levels.” Patients receiving x-rays will see a remodeledroom as well. Jenni King, radiology technologist at Stew-

art Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) who man-aged the project, explains, “We removed a wall to expandthe space into our old darkroom that’s no longer used toexpose images.” Electrical was upgraded and the carpetwill soon be replaced. Improving the patient experience made this animportant priority for SMCH. King comments, “Becausethe old equipment could no longer be serviced, we knewthat when it stopped working, it would take three to sixmonths to replace it.

During which time, patients in the communitywould have had to drive a distance to have x-rays taken.We decided to be proactive and replace the equipmentbefore there was a problem.

Getting the new equipment will be better for pa-tient convenience since they won’t have to leave town.

It will improve care and lead to faster treatments sincethere will be reduced wait time for image results.Our number one goal is provide our patients with the bestpossible experience.”

Jessica McQuire, radiology technologist, left, andcertified family nurse practitioner Rochelle Guess, rightwhose patients will benefit from the new machine, pose nextto the x-ray equipment installed at McCrary Rost Clinic,Gowrie.




Jan. 6, 2016


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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT

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8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School

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9:00 a.m. Worship

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS

10:30 a.m. WorshipFULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, MOORLAND

10:00 a.m. Mass

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CHURCHWorship Schedule

Webster Township is bounded on the west bythe town of Lehigh, north by Washington Township, eastby Hamilton County and the south border is the meander-ing Des Moines River. The whole township is approxi-mately 20 square miles. The north and east portions areflat and tillable, mostly Clarion-Webster soil, the westand south are scenic hills and timberland inhabited bydeer, fox, squirrel, several species of wild birds and manyvarieties of wild edibles. Webster Township is the site of Vegors Cem-etery which was given to the county by the Vegors familyin 1949. At that time there was a need for a place to buryMrs. Lott, the first white woman to die in the county. Shedied from exposure after the Indians had raided the Lottcabin. The Vegor family owned a scenic hilltop over-looking the meeting place of the Boone and Des Moinesrivers. On this hilltop were also found 5 Indian moundsand here Mrs. Lott was buried. In 1960, the bones of eleven prehistoric peoplewere discovered by State Archaeologists in a diggingnear here. They were classified as Middle Woodlands--people who lived between 500 BC and 500 AD. Theirbones were buried in the Vegors Cemetery with a head-stone explaining the story. Government and Departmentof Interior had a ceremony with an Air Force Militaryplane flying overhead. It is a scenic and historic site,peaceful and nostalgic. This writer wonders who financedthe large spiraling marker, as part of her family had diedshortly after the raid.

Lehigh Sewer pipe and Tile company starts in 1907 Discovery of coal in the area brought in influxof miners from states as far away as Pennsylvania, it wasa group of miners from this state who suggested that thetwo villages of Vesper and Lackawanna unite under thename of Lehigh and then incorporate. A brick factory wasbuilt here in the early days to take advantage of the plenti-ful supply of coal for heating the kilns and also the excel-lent quality of the clay. Later the Lehigh Sewer pipe and

Tile company was constructed in 1907 and operated untilrecent years. The firm was purchased in 1964 and was thenoperated as the W. S. Dickey Manufacturing Company.Principal products are clay sewer pipe and flue liners forchimneys. Standing well up the hill east of the Des MoinesRiver is a large brick house which has been a communitylandmark since the turn of the century. It was owned bythe Steven Rhodes family. Mr. Rhodes was the director ofBlanden Gallery in Fort Dodge. It was built by George Wellington Post whocame to Lehigh in 1872. He was born in 1845 in NewYork and migrated to Lehigh. Construction of this eleganthouse was begun in 1899 and was completed in 1901.The brick came from the former Corey Brick and Tile

Co. of Lehigh. Some of the stone over the windows anddoors was shipped out from Pennsylvania. There wereparquet floors and ornate balustrades and much intricatewoodwork. Despite all these features the house is said

to have cost only $4,000.00. The sad part of this story isthat George Post died September 17, 1900 at the age of55 years and never did have the pleasure of living in his“Dream House”. Emma Post and her son Archie movedinto the house in 1901. George and Emma Post’s towgreat-grandsons, Richard and John Swanson are marriedand are farming the original Post farm located east ofLehigh. Webster Township is historic with old historybut will also be important with the new. In 1969 the StateConservation Commission started buying land to estab-lish a 1000 acre state park. The site is 5 miles directlyeast of Lehigh. At the time of this writing no construc-tion has been started. It is proposed to dam Brushy Creekto make a recreational lake for boating and swimming.The north part is to be reserved for wild life and hunting.There will be camper facilities, a swimming pool and agolf course. At this time it is an improved park with aRanger in residence. Most of the residents of WebsterTownship are in farming and there are mixed emotionsabout the proposed State Park. There is some enthusi-asm about recreation seekers coming into the are and theeffect it will have on their lives, land values, populationand privacy.

Vegors Cemetery In Webster Township is an old Indian buryingground, which was taken over by the earliest pioneersand it is now know as Vegors Cemetery. Here is buried Benjamin Bell (1751-1853) aRevolutionary War soldier who served under GeneralGeorge Washington. Also nearby is a Memorial shaft to the first pio-neer woman to die in what is now the county of Webster.The inscribed on the tombstone is Lott and the date is1849. The shaft was dedicated in September 1911. Thededicatory address was given by Ellsworth School Su-perintendent, Fred Runkle, who is probably responsiblefor the date of 1849. In his speech he acknowledged that

many old-timers insisted that the historic Indian raidoccurred in 1846. He, however, accepted the date of aso-called authority as 1849. The shaft was unveiled byRebecca McQuire, a younger sister of Mrs. Jemina Mc-Quire Lott, the second wife of Henry Lott. Mrs. Huntington Lott died of exposure fol-lowing the Indian raid by Chief, “Two-Fingers Sidomi-nadota”, a “Sisseton Sioux”. The date of this raid being apoint of contention among historians for over a century.Now my research: In retreat from the raiders a Lott son,12 year old Milton died trying to reach the settlement inBoone County. The date on his grave N. W. of Boonebeing December of 1846. His burial was described by anable local historian, C. S. Lucas, who was present whenthe grave was marked along with some of the old pio-neers who had assisted in the burial.

Webster Township, scenic hills andtimberland inhabited with much wild life

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On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, The Americaned Cross launched a massive relief response across mul-iple states in the wake of the deadly storms which have

been hammering communities across most of the countryince before the Christmas holiday.

“Red Cross disaster workers have been helpingpeople affected by these storms since before Christmasnd will continue to help them as long as needed,” saideslie Schaffer, Regional Executive for the Iowa Region.

“We ask everyone to remember these families who haveost everything and had their holiday celebrations tragi-ally interrupted by giving to Red Cross Disaster Relief.

e depend on generous financial donations to provideomfort and hope to people in need.”

Several days of tornadoes, flooding and wintertorms left behind damaged homes, downed power lines

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s also supporting families in Arkansas, Tennessee andississippi due to severe weather and flooding.

More than 1,100 homes have been damaged bytorms across the affected areas and the number couldncrease. Hundreds of trained Red Cross disaster work-rs left their loved ones and homes over the holiday andpened shelters for those affected, providing meals, dis-ributing comfort kits and clean-up supplies and meetingith those affected to help them plan their next steps.

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Hunting Seasonsstarting to close Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archerydeer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10.

Furbearer seasons, squirrel, quail, partridge andgrouse remain open until Jan. 31. Rabbit season is open until Feb. 28. Crow seasonis Jan. 14 to March 31.

Beaver trapping season closes on April 15. For waterfowl, the north zone Canada goose sea-son closes on Jan. 1, and the light goose season closes onJan. 10. The south zone for Canada goose season closesJan. 8 and the light goose season closes Jan. 15. The Mis-souri River zone Canada goose season and light goose sea-son both close on Jan. 15. The light goose conservation order season is openJan. 16 to April 15 statewide; additional regulations apply.

Vegors Cemetery donated in 1949...

Grave of Mrs. Lott (on top and below)



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ISU Extension plansGardening in the Old

Northwest, Jan. 141850’s Iowa Soldier Style...

1850’s Iowa Soldier Style will be the topic of aprogram on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This will be held at the Webster Co. ISU Exten-

sion & Outreach Office, 217 S. 25th Street, in Fort Dodge.Presenters will include John Bonner, WebsterCo. Master Gardener and 4-H members: Brooklin Border,Caryn Dawson and Olivia Mitchell.

They will discuss their project work with the Sol-dier Garden at the Fort Dodge Historical Fort Museum.

The girls will also give their county and state fairpresentation on three sisters gardening.

Joining them will be Dave Carlson who will ad-dress historical aspects of the Fort Gardens.

Carlson has been reenacting since 1961 and willpresent on Soldier Gardens including information on theagricultural officer who would have been in charge of thegardens. The Soldier Garden helps to enhance the visitorexperience at the Fort and also provides service to help

aintain the Fort decorum.The project is planned to continue in 2016 as ajoint 4-H/Master Gardener project. This workshop is free and open to the public. For

ore information please contact Yvonne McCormack, Re-gion 7 Extension Horticulturist, [email protected].

Alex Pliner looks around the Clarion Goldfield de-fense for a quick pass.



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operations department. Work closely with our customerbase in order to meet their shipping requirements.

You must have experience in operations, along withorganizational and problem solving skills.Two weeks paid vacation after first year,

health insurance and 401(k).

Contact: Oberg Freight CompanyFort Dodge, IA 50501515-955-3592 ext. 5

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Help Wanted

Zion LutheranChurch’s schedule ofevents for the week

On Wednesday, Jan. 6 Beginner and Sonshine

Bells will meet at 4:00 p.m. Confirmation and Vesperingers will meet at 7:00 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 7 there will be a Women’s Bible

tuday at 9:00 a.m.Wednesday, Jan. 13 Beginner and Sonshine

Bells will meet at 4:00 p.m. Confirmation and Vesperingers will meet at 7:00 p.m.



Jan. 6, 2016


CITY OF GOWRIE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Gowrie, Iowa, is hereby serving as Public Notice that onJanuary 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearingat City Hall to consider the submission of a Housing Fund Application. Thegrant application will request funding assistance for an owner-occupiedhousing rehabilitation program in a target neighborhood from Riddle Streeteast to Pleasant Street, and from Webster Street south to Union Street. This meeting will be held to give residents information concerningthe proposed project. Citizens are encouraged to attend and expresstheir preferences about the proposed activities. Anyone having questionsabout this project, or if you require special accommodations to attend theHearing such as handicapped accessibility or translation services, youmay contact City Hall at 515-352-3999.

Danielle ClancyCity ClerkCity of Gowrie

ISU Extension plans tohold Crop AdvantageSeries meetingWednesday, Jan. 20...

Iowa State University Extension and Out-reach will hold a Crop Advantage Series meeting in Fort

Dodge, Iowa on Jan. 20, 2016, at the Best Western Star-lite Village Inn from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration willbegin at 8:15 a.m. Angie Rieck-Hinz and Mark Johnson,extension field agronomists with Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach, will host the meeting. “ISU Extension and Outreach will present thelatest crop production research and information for theupcoming growing seasons,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz.“Each location features key statewide topics in additionto a program developed by your local ISU field agrono-mists for north central Iowa.” Keynote speakers Chad Hart, Extension econo-mist; Erin Hodgson, Extension entomologist; and MahdiAl-Kaisi, Extension soil management specialist, will dis-cuss crop market outlook, corn rootworm managementand soil health.

Jamie Benning and Liz Juchems, will lead thediscussion on economic benefits of cover crops; BobHartlzer will explain weed management strategies, andAntonio Mallarino will outline a plan to evaluate soil fer-tility inputs with tight crop production margins.

Chad Hart, will wrap up the day talking aboutmanaging margins in 2016. Advance registration for each location is $50,which includes workshop materials, lunch and refresh-ments.

Registration is $60 after Jan. 13 or at the door.Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) can obtain up to five con-tinuing education credits.

The fee for the CCA credits is included in theregistration cost.

Private pesticide applicators will be able to ob-

tain their continuing instructional course credits at thismeeting.The cost for the private pesticide applicator cer-

tification is included in the registration fee.Please note, you must attend the entire day to

receive your private pesticide recertification. Additional information and online registration isavailable on the Crop Advantage Series website at www.cropadvantage.org


Ice Fishing Clinicon Saturday, Jan. 9

at Don Williams Adult and youth are invited to learn the basicsof ice fishing on Saturday, January 9 at Don WilliamsLake. Instructors, Mike Sawyer of Boone and EmilyKlein, Boone County Naturalist will talk about ice fish-ing tackle, bait, where and when to fish, ice safety, anddrilling holes in the ice. The class will start inside the Lodge by the Lakeat Don Williams Lake (enter park and take first left turn)at 9 am. Participants will have time to fish if the ice con-ditions are safe. Poles and equipment will be provided.Participants should dress warmly in layers and may bringa bucket or folding chair to sit on. Participants age 16 andover should have a fishing license. The course is made possible by Boone County

Conservation (facilities and supplies), Boone County4-H Foundation (ice fishing poles), and Bob MattinglyMemorial (ice auger.)If weather is questionable, listen to KWBG 1590AM fora change of plans.

WEBSTER CO.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORSIowa Wages Publication Report

Reported Wages: GrossReporting Period From 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015

Employee Name WagesAlbrecht, Jesse 28,769.95Alexander, Brandi 27,385.57Alvarez-boothby, Joann 2,763.90Anderson, Dale 64,710.77Anderson, Katherine 44,715.85Anderson, Michael 30.00Anderson, Mindy 21,234.22Anderson, Robert 30.00Andrews, Kim 46,804.28

Angstrom, Brenda 40,896.54Bahr, Jason 62,144.62Baker, Brittany 39,700.68Baldridge, Ryan 82,992.29Becker, Hans 50,812.57Becker, Jesse 56,401.95Been, Allyson 24,848.00Benson, Jennifer 97,637.95Benton, Kevin 45.00Berglund, Mark 30.00Berglund, Philip 30.00Birdsell, Tamara 31,106.48Boeckman, Lindsay 60,478.21Brackey, Jordan 86,163.22Brown, Keane 47,504.76Campbell, Mark 35,213.72Carlson, Jenna 29,377.68Carnelley, Ivy 60.00Carpenter, Brent 9.00Casey, Catherine 8,007.44Chalstrom, Gordon 30.00Chalstrom, Patsy 30.00Chance, Jennifer 27,635.13Chase, Dennis 15.00Chernik, Brent 132.00Christie, Derek 51,887.63Clark, Carolyn 40,342.74Claude, Vickie 57,727.15Cloud, Anthony 47,964.89Conrad, Mackenzie 7,664.62Cooper, Dennis 15.00Cooper, Nancy 15.00Copper, Chance 23,252.47Cosgrove, Judy 1,900.42Cosgrove, Matthew 59,269.80Cramer, David 15.00Daniels, Jolene 40,886.83Darrah, Douglas 33,958.00Dencklau, Keith 36,189.22Dencklau, Shawna 35,985.09Dolata, Michael 60.00Durschmidt, Keith 15.00Edman, Alisha 23,742.15Eldal, Paul 30.00Eldal, Tina 49,902.87Elifrits, Steven 54,798.39Elkin, Emily 41,607.58Escobedo, Shelly 41,657.84Estergaard, Scott 46,695.61Feldmann, Sarah 44,880.42Ferrari, Troy 15.00

Fevold, James 30.00Fisher, Ron 48,944.16Fleener, Luke 66,659.49Fletcher, Clark 35,244.37Forbes, Scott 28,253.30Ford, Erin 42,065.15Friedrich, Galen 47,377.96Frye, Sherri 40,990.72Gadbury, Janet 41,570.90Gaillard, Thomas 905.00Gansz, Kenneth 15.00Gehlhausen, Dawn 63,409.52Geist, Laura 40,262.83Gernhart, Mary 30.00Gillespie, Gary 66,856.34Gillette, Carol 53,347.98Gimer, Peggy 57,727.15Goodner, Brenda 17,143.61Gordon, Mason 783.00Grady, Kay 15.00Grady, Tom 15.00Gregory, Joseph 47,096.19Grell, Melissa 45,413.63Greve, Dolores 30.00Grossnickle, Ronald 30.00

Guddall, David 45.00Gurnett, Laura 5,958.00Guthrie, Ashley 23,945.30Halfwassen, Angela 58,973.90Hamilton, Monica 23,123.68Hammersland, Danny 47,433.54Hanna, Laura 40,192.64Hansen, Karen 45,807.82Hanson, Earl 30.00Hanson, Georgene 30.00Hanson, Marty 30.00Haraldson, Tracy 9,501.22Harrison, Angela 56,232.54Hauser, Alison 56,080.84Hay, Kathleen 46,783.97Hays, Kenneth 63,360.57Hearn, Shelly 49,902.87Heatherington, Lyle 15.00Heesch, Jayson 68,323.90Henderson, Brian 35,516.70Herrington, Joel 5,904.25Herzog, Darren 47,679.05Heun, H 47,450.17Heun, Jeffrey 47,323.80Hickey, Emaria 3,096.20

Hicks, Chad 47,485.21Hofbauer, Daniel 47,483.52Hofbauer, Randolph 47,234.32Householder, Elizabeth 53,794.56Housken, Dana 30.00Housken, Daniel 30.00Housken, Duane 30.00Howell, Haley 22,690.73Howell, Julie 57,207.62Howell, Kristine 27,106.81Hubbell, Luke 47,366.45Iles, Dale 48,941.83Jacobs, Malinda 35,851.09Janssen, Bradley 42,300.38

Johll ii, Brian 81,957.82Johnson, Emily 30,656.18Johnson, James 30.00Jones, Amy 18,343.48Jones, Erline 40,782.73Jones, Mackenzie 48.00Jones, Rebecca 23,737.92Jorgensen, Michael 15.00Jorgensen, Tony 4,952.69Josten, Kathleen 61,287.96Junkman, Rick 49,722.05Kaufman, Bonnie 30.00Kavanaugh, Lindsay 27,892.77Keller, Paul 36,988.40Kenyon, Michael 62,218.75Kerwin, Linda 26,450.65Kilen, James 47,307.53Kinne, Janet 75.00Kist, Thomas 75.00Kittleson, Valerie 40,249.54

Knickerbocker, Cindy 7,752.40Knippel, Brett 62,554.72Kraft, David 3,576.01Kraft, Stacy 20,268.00Kruse, Kevin 73,801.25Larson, Daniel 90.00Larson, Donald 15.00Lauer, Robert 48,057.12Lee, David 47,596.05Leffler, Merrill 35,213.72Leffler, Theresa 4,571.75Legvold, James 75.00Lentsch, Nicolas 1,430.40Lewandowski, Daniel 37,279.09Lewis, Sara 33,112.57Lewis, Trinity 51,634.23Licht, Scott 47,458.31Liska, Laccey 30,726.37Lizer, Sheilah 47,780.36Ludwig-payer, Karli 350.00Markert, Steven 15.00Martinson, Tanya 43,940.62Mcgill, Andrew 69,226.62Mcintyre, Brad 58,241.06Mentzer, Bret 1,455.60Merrill, Richard 135.00Messerly, Carol 62,378.59Messerly, Jan 62,389.99Miller, Geoffrey 59,879.38Minikis, Julie 46,783.97Moeding, Adam 5,172.75Moenck, Darrell 30.00Montgomery, Laura 39,338.88Murray, April 61,018.32Nahnsen, Colleen 40,470.77Napier, Shelley 30,527.84Nellis, Brian 37,602.77Nellis, Ricke 11,030.55Nelson, Christy 40,262.79Nelson, Melissa 37,170.72Nichols, Tricia 56,027.94Nickelson, Sonya 46,377.00Nielsen, Natasha 27,508.53Nowell, Tanner 36,871.12Nyren, Donald 30.00O'brien, Christopher 62,262.93O'connor, Barbara 8,143.00Owen, Lori 44,959.26Palmer, Katherine 9,149.94Patz, William 15.00Paullin, Joseph 60,778.33

Perry, Heather 14,187.86Peterman, Jennifer 27,385.54Peterson, Cody 49,251.98Peterson, Daymon 47,830.42Peterson, Dean 47,811.66Peterson, Jeffrey 15.00Peterson, Joseph 35,923.57Peterson, Patrick 30.00Pliner, Doreen 40,271.91Pohl, Austin 2,162.16Porter, Amy 68,305.86Powers, Tyler 29,345.55Prescott, Kari 87,638.88Pringle, Lavonne 57,661.63Pyle, Joshua 33,960.64Rial, Kristine 49,913.02Riley, Kelsey 30,432.36Ripperger, Allison 58,757.90Roderick, Angela 46,795.88Rogers, Ben 15.00Rogers, Phyllis 15.00Roosa, Donald 30.00Rosado, Leann 5,558.67Royster, Dwight 30.00Royster, Marsha 1,505.65

Ruge, Ashley 13,353.87Runyon, Harold 30.00Ryan, Renee 37,908.56Sams, Ladon 47,948.49Samuelson, Marsha 15.00Sandgren, Carl 15.00Saxton, Jamie 34,027.28Scherff, David 18,065.22Schmehr, Deborah 37,065.92Schoon, Karen 48,152.36Schreiber, Michael 47,367.92Shaw, Martha 10,513.92Sheda, Jennifer 54,761.22Shehan, Patrick 46,794.22Sheker, Randy 43,652.14Shelledy, Nannette 44,493.15Sibbitt, Danielle 21,660.94Simpson, Cory 32,792.70Singer jr, Robert 35,213.72Smith, Kim 46,446.81Soole, Michael 16,862.37Sparks, Alyssa 17,026.50Spencer, Brad 46,528.55Stanberg, Bobby 47,463.21Stanberg, James 33,265.30

Steck, Krystal 25,566.30Steinberg, Caroline 46,783.98Stewart, Jacob 47,939.60Stoneburner, Kathleen 38,891.00Strait, Rodney 73,125.36Stringer, Amy 53,326.53Struecker, Dale 1,353.00Stubbs, James 82,500.76Taylor, Christopher 9,249.66Teske, Wendy 40,793.48Thanupakorn, Jeanette 77,061.89Timmerman, Susan 35,255.42Tofilon, Joseph 6,024.20Ubben, Courtney 23,737.92Underwood, Stacy 3,348.00Utley, Lacey 24,928.50Van waes, Joshua 62,856.33Vandi, Michael 50,439.00Vannoni, Timothy 41,865.30Vasquez, Nancy 1,545.00Vinson, Angela 61,648.25Vote, Marcia 40,782.77Walstrom, Anita 38,467.04Walter, Anthony 62,677.93Warehime, Rodney 47,334.07Weidemann, Ryan 76,140.23Westergaard, Benjamin 34,263.24Wicklein, Allan 15.00Wicklein, April 33,264.82Will, Randall 110,490.86Will, Steven 47,449.17Williamson, Michael 2,052.00Winninger, John 47,198.04Witte, Joel 20,703.73Wood, Austin 192.00Wood, Corey 19,598.71Wood, Randy 47,929.02Woodruff, Margaret 2,368.88Wuebker, Jennifer 54,231.52

Zakeer, Jayci 28,612.05Zimmermann, Ricky 47,622.85 Total Wages: 9,013,987.29



Jan. 6, 2016


Steven R. Lane, right, President-CEO of Security Savings Bank, will be retiring after 39 years of service to hisBank and community on January 13. In July of 2014, Steve was the recipient of the Robert D. Dixon Founder’s Awardabove. Robert Dixon, left, presented the award.

2015

YEAR INREVIEWBradley S. Lane is the new President-CEO of Sec

uritySavings Bank.

Logan Boerner enjoys a few jumps before the Marlin Benson Poker Run Saturday morning. Photo by MarcieBoerner.

Daryl Vangilder, right presented a flag to the South-east Webster-Grand Dayton Elementary in memory ofKevin Vangilder, a retired military graduate of DaytonHigh School, and on behalf of the Vangilder family. Theypresented the school with Kevin’s burial flag. The schoolwill purchase a display case to hang in the front entry of theschool to display the flag. The flag was donated in memoryof Kevin. Accepting the flag on behalf of SWG Elementaryis Principal Dan Grandfield.

Students evaluating soils at Iowa Lakes CommunityCollege in Emmetsburg, Iowa are Collin Nordin, Ryan Col-len, Jaden Cline and Travis Jones, right.

Levi Harmon utilizes string and yogurt lids to ex-plain Einstein’s Entanglement Theory.

Martin Viles takes 2nd place (Bears Division) inthe Twin Lakes Regional Pinewood Derby.

Taylor Willardson works diligently to uncover atreasure in her rock as archaeologists do.

Board certified physician, Dr. Adam Swisher describedhe benefits of osteopathic manipulation to a large groupttending Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s Lunchonnection.



Jan. 6, 2016


Railroad track crossings were blocked Monday,Dec. 28, after a train car derailment in Ogden south ofDayton. Union Pacific officials reported a train car de-railed about 11:30 a.m. and was drug through the town,ripping up the crossings.

The train derailment didn’t result in any injuries in Ogden.

Union Pacic train derails in Ogden Dec. 28 At least four crossings in Ogden were damaged. The train was parked east of Ogden early lastweek. Signs and barricades have been placed at the cross-ings. No injuries were reported.

Bird u casescould reappear:Ag Secretary Vilsack

Many cases occurredin area counties. . .

The deadly bird flu virus that devastated Iowa’spoultry industry in the spring of 2015 and sent egg pricessoaring could reappear, even though no new cases havebeen detected for months, according to Agriculture Sec-retary Tom Vilsack. There were many area bird flu cases includingcases in Pocahontas and Wright counties. “It can happen at any time,” Vilsack was quotedrecently. It’s been more than six months since the lastcase of avian influenza was found in a commercial flock. But Vilsack said there are concerns that the birdflu could reappear next spring.

Earlier this year, the disease destroyed nearly 50million farm birds. Iowa, the nation’s largest egg produc-er, lost 31.5 million birds across 18 counties, including

about 30 million laying hens and pullets and 1.1 millionturkeys. The virus cost the state’s economy $1.2 billionthrough lost egg, chicken and turkey production, lostwages and tax revenue, according to a study commis-sioned by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. USDA and state officials struggled to quicklydispose of dead birds in the hardest-hit areas. Some poul-try operations failed to closely follow biosecurity mea-sures intended to help curtail the spread of the disease. Officials have studied what worked during theoutbreak and what needs improving. Biosecurity ef-forts have been strengthened at poultry facilities, and theUSDA has stockpiled vaccines. The USDA spent about $1 billion on the out-break. That included costs for surveillance, testing, clean-

ing, disinfecting and disposal as well as $200 million inindemnity payments helping farmers cover their losses.

The state of Iowa has made progress in the bird fluoutbreak. But an outbreak in 2016 in still possible.

Tomorrow's Leaders

Advanced beekeepingclass Jan. 30; regularclass starts Jan. 9

In Webster County. . . Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey en-couraged Iowans interested in beekeeping to consider en-rolling in one of the beekeeping schools in 2016.

Beekeeping courses will run four Saturdaysin Fort Dodge from Jan. 9-30 from 9-12 p.m. at theWebster County Extension office. To register callYVonne at 515-835-9326 or e-mail [email protected]. The cost is singles, $35; or $45 for a family. Anadvanced class is set for Saturday, Jan. 30, from 1-4p.m. The contact information is the same. “We continue to see interest grow in bee keep-

The Reading/Cedar Fire department located in Farnhamville is constructing an addition to the original Fire Station.nside the new building will be a meeting room with bathroom, kitchen, closet, and office. This will free up space inhe old building for the trucks. Willison Concrete did the cement work earlier this fall. Vote Construction is in chargef construction while Tim Olson Plumbing will finish the heating and cooling and Jacobson Electric will be doing thelectricity. No due date is set as of now. Donations are always welcome. Photo by Renae Lane.

The Reading/Cedar Fire Station contruction is underway....

ing, both among hobbyist who might just have a hive ortwo and commercial producers who can have 1,000s ofhives.

These courses provide an excellent opportunityfor new beekeepers or those who are interested in gettingstarted to learn from experienced Iowa beekeepers whounderstand our seasons and environment how to success-fully raise bees,” Northey said.

There are currently about 4,500 beekeepers inIowa that manage more than 45,000 colonies of honeybees. These honey bees produce about 4 million poundsof honey annually, valued at over $8 million.

Honey bees are also responsible for the pollina-tion of many Iowa crops. Field and horticultural crops,home gardens and plants eaten by wildlife are dependenton bee pollination for the production of their fruits, nutsand seeds. The economic value of honey bees as crop pol-linators in Iowa has been estimated at $92 million annu-ally.


First United ChurchActivities for the week On Wednesday, Jan. 6 the Lunch Bunch willmeet in Farnhamville from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. andBell Choir will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 9 UWF will meet at 10:00a.m. in Farnhamville.

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