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Talent abounds at the GTRA School! If you missed the Pops Concert last Thursday night you really did miss a great show and a great deal of talent. The program was billed as "Through the Decades" and that's just what they delivered. The Music Boosters had asked lo-cals to donate any memorabilia they could to help set the atmosphere to the right note. Tables were set up for families to get a better view and all around immersive experi-ence. Money from the tables being reserved went to help the music de-partment. No matter what era you grew up in the students at GTRA made you feel like you were back in high school and you found yourself singing along with your favorites.

The band sounded great do-ing melodies of Beach Boys tunes as well as those from Queen. The group is directed by Emily Doerder

Pops Concert “Through the Decades”

and she has a great deal to be proud of. The group has great sound and volume and made you want to get up and dance to your favorites.

Anne Sexe directs the choir and both the concert choir and jazz choir came to put on a show. The jazz choir did several selections from those they have been performing at contest. Dominick Locantore, Josh-ua Griffin, Fischer Morris-McE-wan, Emily Miller, Christine Kor, Madison Petersen, and MaKenzie Depyper make up the Jazz Choir and each were able to show the au-dience their great talents during the show.

The concert choir also did a great job singing a sample of several de-cades of music from Rock Around the Clock, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Fireflies and Staying Alive, in which Fischer Morris-McEwan sang the high part made famous by Barry Gibbs to everyone’s enjoy-ment.

The music department at GTRA has a busy spring lined up. April 6th will be state solo and small ensem-ble contest; April 23 is the elemen-tary concert; Fine Arts Concert is the 29th of April, May 3rd is Large Group Contest and the Middle School Concert is the 7th of May.

Be sure to try ot make one or more of these musical items as their is much talent in the GTRA school and it is not to be missed.

The GTRA got the crowd at the Pops Concert ready for a great show as they played before the concert and just kept the good times going with great sound.

The Concert Choir tackled songs from about every era, keeping the crowed upbeat and even having them sing along to their favorites.

Paislie Haywood would do a solo “Grenade” made famous by Bruno Marz

The Jazz Choir was able to let each of its members show their talent as they performed songs from their contest songs.

Fischer-Morris McEwan sings “Imagine” made famous by John Lennon with Lily Mueller on the piano.

The GTRA band plays along “Over the Rainbow” as Madison Petersen sings the vocals.

Tori Hampson got the crowd up-beat as she strolled around the gym to “9-5” the song Dolly Par-ton made famous.

Page 2 The Ruthven Zipcode Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Proceeding of the Palo Alto County Supervisor’s

CourthouseEmmetsburg, IowaMarch 5th, 2019, 8:00 a.m. The Palo Alto County Board of

Supervisors met in regular session. Members present: Craig Merrill, Chair; Roger Faulstick, Linus Solberg, Keith Wirtz, Ron Graettinger. Present: Jor-dan Morey & Therese Geelan, Audi-tor’s Office, Peter Hart, County Attor-ney

Unless otherwise indicated, all of the motions offered at this meeting were carried with the following vote: Ayes: Wirtz, Faulstick, Solberg, Mer-rill, Graettinger. Nays: None. Ab-stentions: None.

Motion by Faulstick, seconded by Graettinger to approve the agenda for March 5th, 2019. Motion Carried.

Motion by Wirtz, seconded by Graettinger to approve the minutes for February 26th, 2019. Motion Carried.

Motion by Graettinger, seconded by Faulstick to approve the Recorder’s monthly report for February. Motion Carried.

Motion by Solberg, seconded by Wirtz to approve the Veteran Affair’s monthly report for February. Motion Carried.

Peter Hart, County Attorney was present for public comment. Peter dis-cussed the wind turbine appeal.

Joe Neary, Zoning, met with the Board. Joe presented a revised mas-ter matrix for Jay Clasing in Highland Township, Section 31.

Motion by Graettinger, seconded by Faulstick to approve the revised master matrix points for Jay Clasing in Highland Township, Section 31. Mo-tion Carried.

Motion by Wirtz, seconded by Solberg to approve the revised 28E Agreement for Northwest Iowa Care Connection. Motion Carried.

The Board held a conference call with Renee Von Bokern, Labor Rela-tions Consultant and Walter Davis-Oeth, County Engineer, regarding clarification of bargaining contract language. The conference call was in Closed Session under Iowa Code Sec-tion 21.5 (c).

Motion by Wirtz, seconded by Faul-stick to go into Closed Session at 9:07 a.m. under Iowa Code Section 21.5 (c). Ayes: Wirtz, Faulstick, Solberg, Merrill, Graettinger. Nays: none. Mo-tion Carried.

The Board exited closed session at 10:12 a.m.

Committee Reports: Graettinger-Upper Des Moines; Solberg & Faul-stick-Jail Update; Merrill- NWIA Care Connections, Third Judicial

Motion by Graettinger seconded by Solberg to adjourn. Motion Carried.

Craig Merrill, Chairman Carmen Moser, County Auditor

published March 13, 2019

Palo Alto County Sheriff Department Report On March 3 at 6:15 a.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office investi-

gated a single vehicle accident in the 4400 blk 280 St. A 2003 Chevy Impa-la, driven by Sonia Chitic Aguilar of Estherville was east bound at 4486 280 St. and struck a snowdrift which caused Aguilar to entered the north ditch.

On March 3 at 6:05 am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office investi-gated a single vehicle accident in which a 2010 Chevy, driven by Pablo Ruiz of Spencer was east bound at 4486 280 St and collided with a snow drift, causing Ruiz to loss control and enter the north ditch. The Chevy sustained $3500.00 in damage in the accident and no injuries were reported.

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 9:40 pm, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office arrested Bethany Jo Anderson (48), of Mason City on a valid Palo Alto County warrant for contempt of court, failure to pay fines, on original charges of burglary 3rd degree and forgery = both class D felonies. Bail was set in the amount of $500.00 cash only. Anderson was transported, without incident, to the Palo Alto County Jail. Anderson was unable to post bail and was subsequently booked into the Palo Alto County Jail to await her initial appearance before a magistrate.

On March 1 at 2:58 p.m., the Palo Alto County Communication Center received a call concerning a vehicle traveling south on 450 Ave from High-way 4 that was being driven all over the road. The Palo Alto County Sher-iff's Office located the vehicle in the 4000 blk of Highway 4 and initiated a traffic stop. Following an investigation the driver of the vehicle, Kayla Re-nee Nolette, (28 of Arnolds Park was arrested for possession of a controlled substance; marijuana, 1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nolette was transported to the Palo Alto County Jail.

“A Criminal Charge is Merely an Accusation, and the Defendant is Pre-sumed Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty.”

Ruthven City Council MeetingMarch 5, 2019 - 6:30 PMThe Ruthven City Council, of the City of

Ruthven, Iowa, met on the 5th Day of March, 2019, at 6:30 PM, in regular session, in Council Chambers at City Hall, pursuant to law and to the rules of said council.

Meeting was called to order by Mayor David J Kirk in the Chair, and the roll being called, the follow-ing members were present: Mitch Anderson, Dustin Johnson, Marci Simington and Terrance Williams Absent: Jay Schoning

City employees present: Dave Conlon and Mar-garet Tatman. Public: Ernie Pooler,

Motion Anderson second Williams to approve: minutes from February 5, 2019 council meeting, summary list of claims, clerk’s financial reports and Approve Liquor License Renewal for Ruthven Fire Department. Vote-Ayes: Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Schoning

Mayor Kirk shared with council that the public hearing on the Fire Department/City lease for “Old Thunderbird” property will be moved to the May 7, 2019 city council meeting as the Fire Department had not heard back from their attorney regarding the lease. Public Hearing Notice will be published again before the May 7th council meeting.

Mayor Kirk declared the public hearing open at 6:46 p.m. for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget. No objectors were present or filed written objections to the City Clerk, so the public hearing was declared closed at 6:48 p.m.

Motion Johnson, second William to approve RESOLUTION NO 18-2019 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 AN-NUAL BUDGET FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 AND SETTING LEVIES. Roll Call Vote-Ayes; Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Motion Simington, second Anderson to approve RESOLUTION NO 19-2019 – A RESOLUTION AU-THORIZING A TRANSFER OF $1,407.46 FROM FEMA GRANT FUND INTO THE SEWER FUND. Roll Call Vote-Ayes; Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Motion Simington, second Williams to approve RESOLUTION NO 20-2019 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RUTHVEN, IOWA AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF TECHNICAL SER-VICES AS PART OF THE RUTHVEN OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT APPLICATION. Roll Call Vote-Ayes; Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams Nays; None Ab-sent; Schoning

Motion Simington, second Anderson to approve RESOLUTION NO 21-2019 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RUTHVEN, IOWA AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF A HOUSING REHABILI-TATION INSPECTOR AS PART OF THE RUTHVEN OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Roll Call Vote-Ayes; Anderson, John-son, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Motion Williams, second Anderson to approve RESOLUTION NO 22-2019 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RUTHVEN, TO ADOPT THE AD-MINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE CDBG OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Roll Call Vote-Ayes; Anderson, John-son, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Public Works Superintendent Conlon shared with council that there were two recent water line leaks that popped up in the city. First one was on Highland St. and was on the city line and is now fixed. The second was on Washington St. and prop-erty owner’s side of the curb stop and was fixed this morning.

Motion Johnson, second Simington to ap-prove purchase of a voting machine for the City of Ruthven through PACGDC Grant Fund money and to give Mayor Kirk ability to work with County Auditor Moser on the purchase of a machine and lease to county for their use if ever necessary. Vote-Ayes; Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Motion Simington, second Johnson to approve April 4, 2019 as the next Town Hall Meeting Date

Proceeding of the City of Ruthven

and to invite Sheriff Schultes and PA Co. Hospital CEO-Brett Antczak to attend and share current hap-penings with the citizens at the meeting. Vote-Ayes; Anderson, Johnson, Simington and Williams Nays; None Absent; Schoning

Discussion was held on a contest to design a City Seal/Crest that can be used as the Official Seal of Ruthven, for letterhead and other documents and to put on city hall wall etc. The contest will be advertised for school students and residents within Ruthven city limits and will be judged by the city council. Clerk Tatman was instructed to get advertisement and rules ready to start the contest as soon as it is possible.

Motion Simington, second Anderson to adjourn meeting at 6:59 p.m. Vote- Ayes: Anderson, John-son, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Schoning

Signed: Attest:

David J. Kirk, Mayor Margaret Tatman, City Clerk

City of Ruthven Revenues and Claims Report 2/6-3/5/19

Vendor Description AmountA & M Laundry contracted services 39.25Access Systems copier lease 138.02Acco water dept chemicals 519.60Arnold Motor Supply shop supply 35.09Baker and Taylor Books library 54.32Bomgaars Supply inc social ctr repairs supplies 125.19Cliff Steffen cemetery 600.00Dave Conlong lagoon/sewer grade 2 class 364.92EFTPS fed/fica tax 2994.72Elm USA, Inc library 25.00Gale Cengage Learning library 72.72Gworks uswer group meetling mlt 100.00Harris Sanitation garbage 3576.15Hofland Enterprises inc lagoon gnerator repair 518.70IA Lakes Electric lift station elec jan 19 160.00Iowa State Bank safe deposit box rent 2019 18.00IAMU 2019 dues 602.00IMFOA 2019dues Tatman/Schany 100.00IPERS IPERs 1876.44Jamie Neff lib petty cash library 182.49Jennifer Schany cell phone reiimburse 1st qtr 45.00Junior Library Guild library 119.55Margaret Tatman cell phone reimbusre 1st qtr 90.00Menards Spencer shop supplies/clothing 60.79Michael Loder cell phone reimburse 1st qtr 90.00MidAmerican Energy monthly utility bill 3094.92Mobile Beacon library 249.99OCLC library 105.47Ofice of Auditor of Sta periodic exam fee Ruthven 1200.00Palo Alto County Sheriff Dept sheriff contract 4438.67Palo Alto County Engineer snow sand/salt mix 1091.48Palo Alto County Treasure land fill chgs March 2019 614.17Pixler Eletric water dept supplies 67.29Pricipal Financial Group employee life ins 94.31River Valley Tele Coop Feb 19 tele, internet, cameras 573.49Ruthven Fire Agency payment 4300.00Ruthven Zipcode publishing/printing 324.32Stein Law Office legal fees Feb 2019 506.25US Cellular Feb 2019 ipad data plan 22.80Visa postage /baby pool repair 2085.07Wellmark Blue Cross Blue March 2019 employee health in 5884.42Wentzel’s True Value shop supplies 68.25Claims Fund AmountGeneral Fund 19932.67Road Use Tax Fund 3803.43Employee Benefits Fund 2391.49Water Fund 6043.50Sewer Fund 5008.16Claims Total 37179.25Revenue Fund AmountGeneral Fund 7158.12Road Use Tax Fund 8012.05Property Tax Emergency Fund 22.33Local Option Sales Tax Fund 5427.95Water Fund 11896.33Sewer Fund 17845.42Revenue Total 50362.20published March 13, 2019

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