July 22, 2015

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 125 NO. 29

2015 Iowa State Fair selections

in Gowrie news area

More than 1,200 4-H exhibits were judged
Tuesday, July 7th at the Webster County Fair.

Each exhibit was evaluated on the goals the
4-Her set in making the exhibit, the learning the 4-Her
demonstrated from completing the exhibit, quality of
work and techniques used in making the exhibit, and the
overall general appearance and design of the exhibit.

Each exhibit was given a blue, red or white ribbon based on the evaluation criteria.

Judges also made state fair selections and

Horse Project game participants...

Picured above are the Webster County horse project game participants that participated on Sunday, July 12.

awarded honorable mentions to those exhibitors who

were deserving of recognition for their efforts.

State Fair selections will represent Webster
County during the Iowa State Fair, August 13-23.
State Fair Exhibits are as follows:

Home Improvement - Anna Heatherington, Elkhorn Eagles; Maggie Anderlik, Dayton Tigers.

Visual Art - Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Jaynie Ferrari, Dayton Tigers; Olivia Mitchell,
Iowa State Fair selections continued on page 11...

Southeast Valley FCCLA hits a Trifecta

at National Leadership Meeting

July 5-9 marked the dates of the FCCLA
(Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)
2015 National Leadership Meeting in Washington, DC.
Southeast Valley FCCLA was represented by three members, Hannah Peterson, Erica Nordin, and Regina Cook.
Adviser Sherry Vogel also accompanied the group. The

students were able to take in many sites of the area before

the meeting began. The group took in the rehearsal of the
Capitol Fourth special which is seen on PBS. Entertaining the crowd was Barry Manilow, Hunter Hayes, and
Alabama just to name a few. The group attended the July

SV FCCLA continued on page 11...

Awards galore...

Lincoln Miller with the Gowrie Groundbreakers
is shown with awards for - Reserve Champion Market Hog,
Champion Market Barrow, Intermediate Showmanship,
and Champion Pen of 3 from the Webster County Fair.

Wednesday, July 22
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m.
at the fire station.
Monday, July 27
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, July 28
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards),
1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church.

Gold Medal winners....

The girls each received gold medals for their events, the highest that a member can receive. Left to right are
Regina Cook competing in Career Investigation, researching the career of becoming a probation officer; Hannah Peterson
competing in Teach and Train, completing a portfolio of researching an elementary teacher and preparing and presenting
a lesson; and Erica Nordin competing in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation creating a dance business and a website for
that business.

To have the date and time of your organizations

meeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at [email protected]

Visit www.daytongowrienews.com
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July 22, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Washington D.C. provides experience

for Southeast Valley history students
SV students visit Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery ...
Part 2 of 2

Check out last weeks edition of the Gowrie
News and the Dayton review for the first part of the
story.

By Tyler Anderson

After winning districts in Storm Lake in March
and the Iowa National History Day competition in May,
the Southeast Valley National History Day team headed
east to the nations capital.

What Allison True, Kylie Clark, Bailey Miller
and Dalton Dencklau saw and experienced in the District
of Columbia would make any other summer vacation a

Card of Thanks!
Thank you everyone who
celebrated with us at our 50th Wedding
Anniversary and for the cards & gifts we
received. Also, special thank yous to Sonja,
Scott, Darci; the Wolf nieces, nephews,
their husbands & grandchildren for
their time, planning, & many good
memories.

~ Ron & Jan Wolf

little envious.

Going to Washington D.C. was the highlight of
my summer, Alli True said of her trip. When we found
out we placed fourth in the nation, it was like we had won
the lottery.

The process of attaining fourth was quite suspenseful for the group, however.

According to Janet Wills, the advisor of the
project, the group had to give a 15 minute interview.

Wills also said that overall, the project went
through a rigorous judging process.

Although the interviews and the suspense was
very nerve racking, it was worth spending all that time
and energy on our National History Day website, Bailey
Miller said.

When it came time for the awards ceremony,
Wills commented that it was long ceremony with a lot
of special awards given out to various participants from
every state.

According to Wills, the top three winners were
given medals and monetary awards.

Wills also said that the National History Day
competition was an international event.

These teams came from all over the country, all
of the territories have affiliates as well, Wills said. A
school in China competed, along with a school in Singapore.

For the National History Day group, the rest of
time was spent on sightseeing.

It was so cool to see all the things we learned
about in class in person, like the Constitution, Alli said.

While touring, the students caught the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard at
the Arlington National Cemetery, a visiting the monuments and a tour of the United States Capitol building,
which was provided by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassleys
staff.

Until youre standing right in front of each
monument, you dont realize how big they are, Wills
said. In eighth grade, U.S. History was the curriculum,
and so we saw things that we studied. We also went to
the American History Museum and saw the flag that flew
over Fort McHenry.

The Southeast Valley National History Day group
poses in front of the replica of the statue on top of the dome
at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo provided by
Janet Wills.

During the War of 1812, the Fort McHenry flag
inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled
Banner.

We also saw at the Lincoln Memorial a carving
into the marble of where Martin Luther King Jr. made his
I Have A Dream speech, Wills said. Its overwhelming in a lot of ways. In the Capitol building, you can still
see the scorch marks from the War of 1812. You have a
take a moment and pause.

Another aspect of their tour de force through
Washington, the students visited the Library of Congress.
SV History Students continued on page 8...

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Gowrie Public Library

raffles circus tickets

The circus is coming to town, and the Gowrie
Public Library has some tickets to give away in a raffle.

To enter, the library is welcoming anyone in the
community to come in and read for 20 minutes once a
week until Aug. 5 to enter into the drawing.

The drawing will take place at 3 p.m. Aug 5
during a show at the Gowrie Community Center by the
Clown of the Circus. The Clown will draw the winners.

15 Tickets were donated from Heartland Bank
and four Tickets were donated from Jamboree Foods.

Also, the library will have a Coloring Contest,
due back to the library by Aug. 4. You can pick up the
coloring sheets at the library.

Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 1
p.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturdays, the library is open from 9
a.m. to noon.

Card of Thanks!

Sophomore Dakota Jaeschke scores a run during the second of the inning of the Class 2A-District 3 final on Saturday in Pocahontas. Jaeschke scored the first run for the Jaguars during Southeast Valleys five run second inning.

Jaguars conclude 2015 season 21-8

SV defeats Pocahontas, falls to St. Edmond...
By Tyler Anderson

The Southeast Valley Jaguars baseball team
g
ended their 2015 campaign this week, defeating Pocas
hontas Area in a 12-1 romp on Tuesday July 14 before
falling in a 6-5 loss to St. Edmond.

Southeast Valley close out their 2015 campaign
a
with a respectable 21-8 overall record.

The Dayton Review and the Gowrie News want
to thank Coach Bryan Bachel, Coach Brad Anderson and
.
the Jaguars for providing fans with another great season.

The Dayton Review and the Gowrie News also
want to wish seniors Dylan Anderson, Spencer Johnson,
Joe Sedlacek and Koltan Lundberg all the best in their
future endeavors.

Southeast Valley 12, Pocahontas Area 1 (five
innings): In the nightcap of the Class 2A-District 3 regional, the Southeast Valley Jaguars used a huge third
inning to propel themselves past Pocahontas Area in five
innings, 12-1.

The Jaguars got on the board early, scoring two
runs off of a Dakota Jaeschke single.

The Indians were able to get on the board with
a double and would threaten the Jaguar lead in the top of
the third, but junior Andrew Dorage and the defense held
steady.

In the bottom of the third inning, a series of
walks, a two run-double by junior Cade King and a tworun single by Dorage put the Jags up for good. Three Poky
pitchers later, the Southeast Valley lead had extended to
11.

However, Pocahontas did not go down without
a fight. The Indians threatened to score one more, before
sophomore Myles Davis tagged out a leaping Shea Ruffridge at the plate.

Upon hitting the ground, Ruffridge got injured
and had to taken off the field by medics. The Dayton Review and the Gowrie News wish a quick and complete
recovery for the Pocahontas freshman.

The Jaguars were led by Dorage, who clinched
his eighth win of the season by allowing one hit and striking out five Indian batters. Dorage also went 2-4 with two
RBIs.

Aiding Dorage was King, who went 1-3 with
two RBIs and a stolen base while Jaeschke went 2-3 with
two RBIs.

Sophomore Sam Berglund and freshman Nolan
Johnson also contributed with two RBIs, as junior Cameron Anderson tacked on another RBI. Myles Davis also
recorded a stolen base.
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St. Edmond 6, Southeast Valley 5: The Southeast Valley baseball team concluded its postseason run,
dropping a 6-5 heartbreaker to St. Edmond in the Class
2A-District 3 region final on Saturday in Pocahontas.

The beginning of the game was a showcase between the top two pitchers and defenses in the area, as
junior Andrew Dorage and the Jags and pitcher Robert
Flattery and the Gaels kept each other in check.

In the second inning, the Jags took advantage of
St. Edmond errors to load up the bases before sophomore
Sam Berglund drove in an RBI single. St. Edmond had
six errors all together in the ball game.

Accentuating on the 2-0 Southeast Valley advantage, Berglund stole home due to a wild pitch from
Flattery and junior Cade King prompted Nolan Johnson
to score on a sac fly.

Sophomore Myles Davis capped the five run inning with a shallow chopper into the gap, giving junior
Cameron Anderson the opportunity to cross home plate.

After two innings, the Jaguars stood with a 5-0
lead.

While Dorage and the defense kept the Gaels
from threatening on numerous occasions, the tide turned
in St. Edmonds favor.

The event that shifted the momentum out of
Southeast Valley hands was a wild pitch by Dorage,
which enticed sophomore Nick OBrien to take home.

The Southeast Valley pitching staff had trouble
getting out of the bottom of the fifth inning, which saw
Dorage get replaced by Anderson on the mound.

By the time senior first baseman Dylan Anderson had a brilliant catch to retire the Gaels, the game became deadlocked at 5-5.

In the seventh inning, St. Edmonds Colin Flattery was walked with the bases loaded to prevent the Jaguars from pushing the game to extra innings.

The Jags were led by Davis, who went 3-4 with
an RBI and a stolen base. Freshman Nolan Johnson and
senior Spencer Johnson each contributed with two hits.
King and Anderson were credited with one RBI respectively.

On the mound, Dorage allowed six hits but
fanned seven Gael batters. However, Anderson took the
loss for the Jags, his only loss of the 2015 campaign.
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July 22, 2015

Gary Welter, Gowrie,

seeks 2nd term
for PV school board

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Southeast Valley Free and reduced price meals for children

The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition
and Health Services, today announced its policy for free and
reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of
meals served under the National School Lunch Program, School

Breakfast Program and the Afterschool Care Snack Program.

State and Local school officials have adopted the following
family size and income criteria for determining eligibility:

Households may apply for free or reduced price meal

benefits one of four ways as listed below.
1. Households whose income is at or below the levels shown are
eligible for reduced price meals or for free meals. Households
may complete one application listing all children and return
it to your childs school.
2. Food Assistance households and children receiving benefits
under the Family Investment Program (FIP) are eligible for
free meals. Most children from Food Assistance and FIP
households will be qualified for free meals automatically.
These households will receive a letter from their childrens
schools notifying them of their benefits. Households that
receive a letter from the school need to do nothing more for
their children to receive free meals.
3. Some Food Assistance and FIP households will receive a
letter from the Department of Human Services (DHS) which
will qualify the children listed on the letter for free meals.
Parents must take this letter to the childs school to receive
free meals.
4. Food Assistance or FIP households receiving benefits that do
not receive a letter from DHS must complete an application
for their children to receive free meals.

Only complete applications will be approved by the school.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. If a
family member becomes unemployed the family should contact
the school to complete an application.

Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. Some
foster children will be qualified for free meals automatically
through the State Direct Certification process. Their host family
will receive notification of these benefits. Families that receive
this notification from the school need to do nothing more for
their foster children to receive free meals. If a family has foster
children living with them and does not receive notification
and wishes to apply for such meals, instructions for making
application for such children are contained on the application
form. Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for
free or reduced price meals based on a completed application.
Households with children who are enrolled in the Head
Start/Even Start Program or the Migrant Education Program or
who are considered homeless or runaway by the school districts
homeless liaison should contact the school for assistance in
receiving benefits. If households are dissatisfied with the ruling
of the officials, they may make a formal appeal either orally
or in writing to the schools designated hearing official. The
policy statement on file at the school contains an outline of the
hearing procedure. School officials may verify the information
in the application, and that deliberate misrepresentation of
information may subject the applicant to prosecution under
applicable State and Federal criminal statutes. Households
should contact their local school for additional information.

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INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Effective 7-1-2015

By Gary Welter
To Prairie Valley school district voters:

Nearly four years ago, our district was at a major
turning point, we pulled together to get a record number
of voters participating in the process, therefore sending
the message that we were ready for change.

What would this change look like? None of us
were sure. What did we know for sure? That we needed
to work together and figure it out. It was very humbling,
and exciting for me to receive this kind of overwhelming
support from all of you to represent this desire for change
on the Prairie Valley Board of Education.

These past four years have certainly went by
very quickly, and I have had the opportunity to work with
a great group of fellow board members, administrators,
teachers, parents and students.

Are we done? Have we accomplished our goals?

I have decided to run for a second term this fall
and would again ask for your support on Sept. 8. I am
proud of the progress we have made and want to continue
to see the Prairie Valley-Southeast Valley district continue on the path of becoming a destination district that
all of the communities that it touches will be proud of.

This past school year was especially satisfying
getting to witness the excitement of bringing two different groups of students and teaching professionals together for the purpose of developing greater opportunities for
our young people.

Many people worked hard to make this happen
and is proof that when people work together towards a
common goal and arent worried about who gets the credit, good things happen. We have a great team of leaders
who will continue to build on this and I would like to
continue to be a part of it.

The level of funding for public education is likely going to continue to be stagnant based on the economy
and many demands on our state budget. I am happy with
the progress our board and administration have made on
our general fund balance. New money will be scarce and
public education will continue to have to find creative
ways to do more with less while pleasing our customers
and keeping students in our district.

We have worked hard on keeping our expenses
in check while increasing and enhancing opportunities
for our students. The whole grade sharing agreement was
a huge step forward in this regard, and continuing to build
on this will make the Prairie Valley-Southeast Valley district more sustainable and robust in the future.

I am proud of our past and excited for the future.
I would appreciate your support this September for reelection and thank you for your support in the past.
Sincerely,
Gary Welter

Fort Dodge, Webster

County announce
public input meetings

The City of Fort Dodge and Webster County
Conservation are currently working with Houseal Lavigne Associates and Snyder & Associates to develop a
Riverfront Master Plan that will address the Des Moines
River and Lizard Creek throughout the extent of Fort
Dodge and Webster County.

The would like to invite the public to two public
meetings that will each concentrate on a separate area of
the Riverfront and Lizard Creek (Fort Dodge and North
Webster County, AND South Webster County).

The meetings will occur concurrently, so they
ask that you attend the meeting for the area that you have
a direct interest in.

The public input meeting concerning the future
of the Des Moines River and Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge
and northern Webster County will be at the Bob Heun Shelter at Kennedy Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29.

The public input meeting about the future of the
Des Moines River in southern Webster County will be at
the South Lodge of Dolliver Memorial State Park at 6:30
p.m. on Wednesday, July 29.

All citizens invited to participate. If there are
any questions, please contact Carissa Harvey at 515-5768191 or Matt Cosgrove at 515-576-4258.

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Pliner, Country Charmers,

win Champion Cat at fair

The 4-H Cat Show was held Friday, July 10 at
the Webster County Fair. The Champion Cat was shown
by Katelyn Pliner, Country Charmers, and Gina Kramer,
Johnson Jaguars won the Reserve Champion Cat honors.
Spectators Choice Award went to Jeannie Boro, C/C
Sidekicks.

Showmanship winners were chosen for senior,
intermediate and junior classes. Senior Showmanship
honors went to Jordan Johnnson, Dayton Tigers; Intermediate Showmanship went to Chloe Ulicki, SonRays;
and Katie Delaney, Douglas Dreamers, won the Junior
Showmanship award. Andrew Creger, C/C Sidekicks,
won the Costume Class.

Katelyn Pliner, Country Charmers; Gina Kramer, Johnson Jaguars; Andrew Creger, C/C Sidekicks; and
Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers all received First Place
designation in their respective classes.

All participants received ribbons as follows:

Country Charmers - Katelyn Pliner, 3 blue.

Dayton Tigers - Jordan Johnson, 4 blue; Kylie
Weiland, 2 blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers - Kendall Sandgren, 2
blue.

Lehigh Historical Society

has improvement projects
planned for depot museum

The Lehigh Historical Society Museum is raising funds for small improvement projects at the museum
located in the historic depot at the base of the hill near
downtown Lehigh.

The Lehigh Historical Society needs to do some
maintenance work on its depot roof. And the group also
seeks to construct a handicap accessible bathroom on the
main floor of the museum. Currently there is a bathroom
in the basement of the museum.

The Lehigh Historical Society Museum recently
served food at the new volleyball league that now has its
matches every Monday night in Lehigh at the City Park
atop the hill.

The Lehigh Historical Society served pork burgers, hot dogs, chips and water.

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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events

Week of July 22nd to July 29th

Wednesday, July 22
SWGES Early Childhood Preschool Registration
10:30 p.m. Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays &
Wednesdays
Friday, July 24
B V Base 2A STATE BAS - B V Base
Saturday, July 25
B V Base 2A STATE BAS - B V Base
Sunday, July 26
FCCLA National Cluster Meeting (Nov 14-16)
Monday, July 27
10:30 p.m. Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays &
Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 29
10:30 p.m. Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays &
Wednesdays

*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*

www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Webster County Fair

Horticulture winners

23-Jul
24-Jul

25-Jul
26-Jul
27-Jul
28-Jul

Birthdays
Sheila Hall
Jody Collier, Emily Jaeschke
Dennis McKenney, Cooper Nuss, Ned Palmer
June Urelius, Donna Wolf
Jesse Foote, Jason Johnson
Kristal Morales
Peggy Gilday, Mary Seil, Vernon Thomas

24-July
25-July


26-July
29-July

Anniversaries
Luis and Leah Rosado.
Scott and Patrice Klingson;
Ron and Denise Weston;
Paul and Shirley Wolf.
Alan and Cindy Carstens.
Ron and Maretta Hansen;
Larry and Linda Nolte.

B Y

Band Ghosts are still hovering...

I have learned something about this business, the
newspaper business. Even the little guys get feedback. It may not be as much as big guys but I dare say
it is probably kinder. First of all, it is good to know you
do have some readership. One wonders if you are just
preaching to the choir and then you hear from someone
you hadnt expected.

I have written several times about the bands
and musicians around the Boxholm area, especially the
town band. Our knowledgeable local historian, David
Peterson, contacts me sometimes to offer information on
something I had wondered about or maybe even had a
bit incorrect. I am always grateful for that information.
Many times it confirms my memory and offers additional
facts or clarification.

I had mentioned the only bandstand I remember
is the one that was to the west of Linds Hardware where
Jack Condon built his brick building for his meat market
on the first floor and living quarters on the second. I was
so glad to get the information David sent on the town
band. In a copy of a newspaper clipping it reported The
Boxholm Concert Band will broadcast next Wednesday
evening June 24 (1936) at 8:00 P.M. This broadcast is
one of a series in a contest in which 19 bands will compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. The broadcasts are heard
regularly over KRNT on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. I dont know if they won a prize or not.

David sent a picture of the band, 25 of them on
the bandstand and a couple fellows setting up equipment
to broadcast the concert. All band members were dressed
in white trousers, white shirts with ties and the majority
had on dark suit jackets and all were wearing white, dark
billed band hats. Couldnt tell from picture if there were
any girls in the band. I did notice there was a mellophone player and that instrument (my horn) was unusual
to the horn section and today it would be hard to find
anyone who knows exactly what it is. I dont even know
if they are manufactured anymore. I recall someone in
Lawrence Welks band occasionally playing one The
article advised the director was Floyd Erickson and the
manager was L. M. Mattson. Had each member in the
picture been named I probably would have recognized at
least the name. I did know Mr. Erickson. He was still
the band director when I first was in the town band. I
also remember Lyle Mattson as he was a great snare drum
player. Back then you didnt have a drummer with a
full set. Each percussion instrument was played by a different individual, especially snare drum, bass drum and
cymbals. The cymbal player often sat out whole songs as
there was no part of the song for them. I remember Lyle
Mattson also as a painter. He painted the big farm house
where we first lived and during his time there learned my
real middle name is Josephine so he would sing, Come
Josephine in My Flying Machine when I appeared in his
view. He always hummed or whistled while he worked.

S A R A

D O W N S

He was still drumming when I joined the band. The article ended, The added interest of a broadcast directly
from Boxholm will likely draw a much larger crowd
than usually attend the weekly concerts.

David also sent me another clipping copy
which he dated July 23, 1936. There was a good picture
of Floyd Erickson director of the Boxholm band which
will play at Ogden this coming Saturday. It said they
would play at the State Bank corner in connection with
the Cash Prize Distribution at Ogden the next Saturday
evening. What I found interesting and it was typical of
Iowa rural farm areas, Due to the fact that some of the
band members are busy in the harvest fields at this time
the concert will start a little later than usual at 8:45 p.m.
I remember those days when working Saturday nights at
Lundvalls store. --- The band which is composed of
talent living in an around Boxholm is well known to the
people in this section of the state, having only recently
played over Station KRNT.

I hope there are still a few around who remember a town band. How many beside me remember Mr
Erickson? Is there anyone still perking who remembers, as do I, playing in that band stand? Thanks Dave
for answering some of my questions, jogging my memory and practically writing this column.

I will be writing another including information
I received from both Dave and another Boxholm graduate. Til then, happy memories.

LAND AUCTION
231.5 Acres Calhoun
and Webster Counties, Iowa

Will be
offered in two
individual tracts

Thursday August 20, at 10:00 AM

Farmers Coop Meeting Room

105 Garfield Avenue in Farnhamville, Iowa

For Property Details, Contact:

Adam Pick,
Farm Manager/Agent

A-20967

The annual 4-H horticulture show was held
at the Webster County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 10.
Awards were given as follows:
First place winners in categories:
f
, Flowers and Plants:
l Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers Single Cut Flower.
r Caryn Dawson, C/C Sidekicks Container Grown Flown ering Plant. Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds
s -- Container Grown Foliage Plant. Allyson Jaeschke,
, Johnson Jaguars Floral Arrangement. Champion Flowe
er Caryn Dawson, C/C Sidekicks. Reserve Champion
;
/ Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers
Vegetables: Kylie Weiland, Dayton Tigers Freshly
Harvested Vegetables. Champion Vegetable Kylie
Weiland, Dayton Tigers.Reserve Champion Jarrett
Loseke, Gowrie Groundbreakers.
Herbs: Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers Freshly Harvested Herbs. Champion Herb Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers.

Ribbons in the Horticulture Department
were awarded to all participants as follows:

Dayton Tigers - Rawly Grandfield, 4 blue, 2 red;
Jordan Johnson, 6 blue; Jillian Mentzer, 1 blue, 1 red; Kylie Weiland, 5 blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds - Nathan Rethwisch, 1 blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers - Jarrett Loseke, 2
blue; Justin Loseke, 1 blue.

Washington Winners - Olivia Mitchell, 2 blue;
Alyson Nieland, 2 blue.

Bucket of Flowers exhibits were on display
starting Tuesday, July 7 during the Webster County Fair.
Many 4-Hers chose to leave their flowers to beautify the
fairgrounds the rest of the summer.

Special awards went to:

Most Creative - Haylee Welter, Gowrie
Groundbreakers

Best Arrangement - Katie Delaney, Douglas
Dreamers

Best Use of Color - Chase Jaeschke, Johnson
Jaguars

Outstanding 4-H Display - Nathan Rethwisch,
Elkhorn Earlybirds

Best Use of Fair Theme - Carly Davis, Dayton
Tigers

Best Choice of Flowers- Jacob Geis, Washington Winners

Best Use of Patriotic Theme - Caryn Dawson,
C/C Sidekicks

Best Designed Bucket - Kyleigh Erritt, Gowrie
Groundbreakers

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July 22, 2015

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July 22, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Gowrie Groundbreakers excel at Fair Swine Show

CONGRATULATIONS!

Champion Market Hog

Micaela Fevold of the Gowrie Groundbreakers
TM

GREAT JOB AT THE FAIR!

POET.COM/Gowrie

CONGRATULATIONS!
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer
Jaedyn Condon of the Douglas Dreamers

The Champion Market Hog at the 2015 Webster
County Fair was shown by Micaela Fevold, Gowrie
Groundbreakers and the Reserve Champion Market Hog
was shown by Lincoln Miller, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Champion Market Barrow was shown by Lincoln Miller, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and the Reserve
Champion Market Barrow was shown by Daniel Eslick,
Dayton Tigers. Micaela Fevold, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won Champion Market Gilt class, and Lane Fevold,
Gowrie Groundbreakers exhibited the Reserve Champion
Market Gilt.

The Senior Showmanship award went to Bryce
Fevold, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Intermediate Showmanship to Lincoln Miller, Gowrie Groundbreakers,
and Junior Showmanship to Gage Fevold of the Gowrie
Groundbreakers.

Champion Pen of 3 was won by Lincoln Miller,
Gowrie Groundbreakers, and the Reserve Champion Pen
of 3 was shown by Joel Lambert, Dayton Tigers. The
Champion Commercial Gilt was won by Bryce Fevold
of the Gowrie Groundbreakers and Reseve Champion
Commercial Gilt was Pierce Woodruff, of the Gowrie
Groundbreakers.

Pierce Woodruff, Gowrie Groundbreakers,
won the Champion Barrow Carcass while Reserve Champion Barrow Carcass went to Connor Klingson, Gowrie
Groundbreakers. Champion Gilt Carcass was shown by
Mackenzie Lambert of the Dayton Tigers, while the Reserve Champion Gilt Carcass was won by Macaela Fevold, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Ribbons were awarded to each club member
as follows:

Dayton Tigers - Abby Anderlik, 2 purple, 1

blue; Daniel Eslick, 1 purple, 4 blue; Michael Eslick, 3

blue, 1 red; Nick Eslick, 2 purple, 4 blue; Carson Lambert, 2 blue, 3 red; Joel Lambert, 2 purple, 4 blue; Mackenzie Lambert, 1 purple, 5 blue; Owen Oeltjenbruns, 3
blue; Madelyn VanSickle, 7 blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers - Samantha Alphs, 4
blue; Bryce Fevold, 2 purple, 2 blue; Gage Fevold, 2 purple, 3 blue; Lane Fevold, 2 purple, 4 blue; Micaela Fevold, 2 purple, 3 blue; Chloe Hicks, 4 blue, 1 red; Chyann
Hicks, 5 blue; Colton Klingson, 2 purple, 3 blue; Connor
Klingson, 1 purple, 5 blue; Lincoln Miller, 3 purple, 4
blue; Pierce Woodruff, 3 purple, 3 blue.

Washington Winners - Collin Harris, 3 red.

Barrow Carcass Champion...

Pierce Woodruff, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won
the Champion Barrow Carcass.

Welter, Gowrie, wins Champion Market Lamb

TM

GREAT JOB AT THE FAIR!

POET.COM/Gowrie

At the Annual Sheep Show on Thursday, July
9th, many champions were selected. Champion Commercial Ewe was shown by Collin Spangler of the Nifty
Newark. Collin also had the Grand Champion Commercial Ewe.

Haylee Welter, Gowrie Groundbreakers won
Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Champion honors went to Marydith Barkley of the Elkhorn Earlybirds.
Champion Individual Market Lamb Performance was
won by Hannah Rees, Washington Winners. Raechel
Spangler, Nifty Newark and Daven Rees, Washington
Winners tied for Reserve Champion honors.

Champion Rate of Gain Market Lamb honors
went to Hannah Rees of the Washington Winers. Reserve
Champion Rate of Gain Market Lamb went to Daven
Rees of the Washington Winners. Washington Winners
member, Hannah Rees was awarded the Champion Advanced Feeder Lamb and Daven Rees, Washington Winners, was awarded Reserve Champion Advanced Feeder
Lamb.

There were three levels of showmanship, these
winners each receive 4-H belt buckle. Senior Showmanship was won by Raechel Spangler, Nifty Newark; Intermediate by Jayden Condon, Douglas Dreamers; and
Junior Showmanship by Haylee Welter, of the Gowrie
Groundbreakers.

A 4-H Travel Chair was awarded to the exhibitor that had earned the most points in the sheep show.
The winner of this award was Haley Welter, Gowrie
Groundbreakers.

Champion Female Meat Goat and Reserve

Champion Female Meat Goat were both shown by Katie Walrod, Central Plains FFA. Katie also showed the
Champion Market Meat Goat. Katie Walrod, Central
Plains FFA received Seinor Showmanship while Randy
Andrews, Dayton Tigers, also received Junior Showmanship Honors.

Ribbons were awarded to all participants as
follows: Dayton Tigers - Randy Andrews, 2 purple, 1
blue (goat); Reed Andrews, 3 blue (goat); Cassidy Lambert, 1 purple; 4 blue; Owen Oeltjenbruns, 2 purple, 7
blue; Alyssa Speck, 1 blue; Chloe Speck, 1 blue. Elkhorn
Earlybirds - Marydith Barkley, 5 purple, 1 blue. Gowrie
Groundbreakers - Blake Peterson, 1purple, 3 blue; Alex
Pudenz, 1 purple, 6 blue; Haylee Welter, 8 purple, 3 blue.
Silver Spurs - Morgan Walsh, 2 blue. Washington Winners - Daven Rees, 3 purple, 4 blue; Hannah Rees, 4
purple, 8 blue. Central Plains FFA - Katie Walrod, 7
purple.

Champion Market Lamb...

Haylee Welter with the Gowrie Groundbreakers
won Champion Market Lamb at the Webster County Fair.

July 22, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Harcourt
Appreciation Days set
July 31, August 1

From noon on July 31 to August 1, the Harcourt
Appreciation Days will have activities for all ages.

At 1:30 p.m. Friday, the festivities kick off with
the annual parade and Harcourt welcomes back Kid Tractor Pulls.

There will be games in the park with an evening
of a free will donation supper, accompanied by live entertainment by Travis Klingson and Jake Grossnickle.

City Wide garage sales begin on July 31 at noon
until 7 p.m. and Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There will be a community church service in the
park on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with a program by the
vacation bible school kids and lunch to follow service.

Gowrie Municipal Utilities

will be flushing hydrants
during the month of July.

Jaguar Softball...

Front row, left to right, are seniors Karlee Walker, Nicole Williams and Zoey Shipley. Second row, left to right are
Natalie Labert, Josie Breitsprecher, Anna Heatherington, Cassie Zinnel, Tori Crampton, and Erica Rittgers. Third row,
left to right, are Morgan Castenson, Jaiden Ackerson, Tiffany Blunk, Aaliyah Scott, Allie Berg, Kearsten Hainzinger,
Kenly Clough, Mickayla Williamson and Kasey Lundberg. Coaches are Jessica Hector, Heather Lundberg, and Christi
Kehoe.

These Businesses proudly supported the Jaguar Softball team this season!

Gowrie Care Center, Farm and Town Insurance, Security Savings Bank, and Macke Gowrie.

Southeast Valley JH Softball teams

conclude 10-2, 6-4 seasons

The Southeast Valley Jaguar Junior High soft-ball teams recently finished successful seasons. The 7th
egraders ended with a mark of 10-2 and the 6th graders
lended their season with a record of 6-4.
Im very pleased with the hard work of the girls
y
-this season, said coach Gordy Stull. They are a great
bunch of young ladies.
Kenzie Crampton expertly handled most of the
s
pitching
duties
for the sevies and Sydney Carlson hurled
1
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for the youngsters.

Offensively, the older squad was led by first
baseman Jaidyn Rowley, shortstop Jaynie Ferrari,
Crampton, center fielder Macie Willuweit, and second
baseman Cassi Berglund.

Big hitters for the 6th graders were Sydney and
Shaylin Carlson (second base) and shortstop Emily Jaeschke. Jaeschke also handed the catching duties for the
SV JH Softball continued on page 12...

Front row, left to right are Chyann Hicks, Sydney Carlson, Addie Correll, Jade Wozab, Rylee Murray, Allsion
Bethel, Shayna Steck and Emily Hemmestad. Second row, left to right, are Shaylin Carlson, Emily Jaeschke, Macie Willuweit, Vi Scott, Jess Shirbroun, Haley Studyvin, Marlie Johnson, Chloe Hicks. Back row, left to right, are Coach Samantha
Telleen, Mackenzie Crampton, Jaidyn Rowley, Jaynie Ferrari, Morgan Farnham, Cassi Berglund, Coach Gordy Stull.

You may experience low pressure at times. Some

discoloration may also occur. If this happens, you will
need to run the water until it is clear again. If you have
any questions or concerns, you may call the office at
352-3065.

July 22, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

SV History students...

Jaguar softball conclude fine season

Hey friends, Tyler here. Im recovering a little bit
from the Fourth of July holiday, taking pictures for the paper and the Facebook page. The Gowrie parade and all the
activities afterward in Gowrie were great, and the fireworks
display was stellar.

Kudos, Gowrie.

Its time to get to some real exciting stuff. According to most of our Southeast Valley high school baseball and
softball fans, this is the best time of the year.

On Wednesday, the girls hosted Roland-Story in a
Class 3A playoff game. It was shame that they lost, but the
future is bright for the Lady Jags.

Despite losing Nicole Williams, Zoey Shipley and
Karlee Walker, all really fine softball players, Southeast Valley will have a plethora of talented juniors and sophomores.

Next year, expect Natalie Lambert, Kearsten
Hainzinger, Josie Breitsprecher, Erica Rittgers and the junior
class to make a statement and make a deep playoff run.

Helping the core of the Lady Jags will be an amazing junior varsity squad, who can hit the ball and do what the
softball team had problems with this past season putting
weaker opponents away early.

In two years time, expect incoming freshman
Morgan Castenson to be one of the top pitchers in the state of
Iowa as well.

Actually, let me backtrack here. Next year, the onetwo punch of Castenson and Lambert will be something to
watch. In short, watching the softball team in 2016 will be a
treat for any sports fan.

The coaching staff is also capable of leading Southeast Valley to the Promised Land that is Harlan and Hazel
Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Coach Hector, as
well as Coach Lundberg and Kehoe, have the expertise on
how to build a winner.

continued from page 2...

The group also visited the archives and saw the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The National History Day competition also provided an opportunity for the students to network with others.

Each participant from all of the teams received
a button representing their state. Bailey Millers goal was
to get every state.

She was on a mission, Wills said.

I had a lot of fun meeting new people from
Iowa and from other states across the country, Bailey
said. I especially enjoyed trading buttons with all those
people I met. I received a button from every state!

Wills also pointed out that the team stayed at the
University of Maryland, along with other teams representing Iowa.

Despite taking a visit of a lifetime, theres still
no place like home for the group.

Hopefully, the group came away with an appreciation for Iowa and for the ability to get in your car
and go wherever you want to instead of waiting on public
transportation, Wills said. Also, they and their parents
knew what its what Iowa Nice is.

FARNHAMVILLE

CALLENDER

GOWRIE

GOWRIE

HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Robert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship
8:30 Sunday School

OUR SAVIOURS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor: Jon Rollefson

UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Annette Ruhs Kruse,
Pastor

ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH
James G. Davis, Pastor

Mondays:
Ladies Bible Study
9:30am
Armor of God Class
7:00pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday:
Community Meal 11:30am
FIRST UNITED
CHURCH
Pastor
James H. Chesnutt
10:30 am Sunday Worship
Wednesdays:
Lunch Bunch, Kids Club
in the City Park 11:30-1:00
for all children age 5 and up.
Bible story, lunch and fun.

MOORLAND
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
James G. Davis, Pastor

8:00 am Sunday Worship

OUR LADY OF
GOOD COUNSEL
Served by the priests of
the Webster Co.
Catholic parishes
Sunday Morning Mass:
10 a.m.

ROELYN
FULTON LUTHERAN
CHURCH
James G. Davis, Pastor
9:15 am Sunday Worship

9:15 am Sunday Worship

10:15 am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School
11:00 am Adult Forum

Wed., July 22
5:30-7:30 PM Vacation
Bible School
Thurs., July 23
9:00 AM Dorcas/Lydia
Circle, Fireside Room
2:00 PM Mary/Martha
Circle, Fireside Room
5:30-7:30 PM Vacation
Bible School
6:30 PM GriefShare
Class, Fireside Room
Sat., July 25
9:00 AM Mens Group,
Fireside Room
10:00 AM-Noon
Shared Blessings Food
Pantry Open
Sun., July 26
9:15 AM Wo
ship; VBS children to sing during
worship; Sacrament of
Holy Baptism
10:15 AM Fellowship Coffee 11:00 AM
Get to Know Our
Saviours, Fireside
Room

SOMERS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Pastor James H. Chesnutt

9:00 am Sunday Worship

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Bible Study
at Church
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Study at
Dan & Colleen
Goodwins

Reigning during the 2015 Fair was Caryn Dawson
of the C/C Sidekicks, as Queen and Daniel Eslick of the Dayton Tigers, as King.

Rees, Washington Winners,

wins Overall Champion Pet

Your Local Church Directory

Webster County Fair King and Queen...

9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

Sunday, July 19th
Thursday, July 23rd
Community
Vacation
Bible School
Sunday, July 19th
Wednesday July 22nd
UMW "Mission U"
Friday, July 24th
1:00 PM Quilters
Sunday, July 26th
9:30 AM Worship
Tuesday, July 28th
1:00 PM Quilters
July 30th August 2nd

Summer
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Friday, July 31st
1:00 PM Quilters

LANYON
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Marc Murchison, Pastor
9:30 am - Worship
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
11 am - Sunday School
~~
Wednesdays:
6 pm - ACTION = A lot
of Church Things In One
Night
www.lanyoncovenant.org

HARCOURT
FAITH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Rod Meyer, Pastor
~~
Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am

The Webster County 4-H Pet Show was held on
Sunday, July 12, at the Webster County 4-H Fair. The
Overall Champion Pet was shown by Hannah Rees,
Washington Winners, with her Chinchilla.

Other awards were given to: Alyssa Speck,
Dayton Tigers Best Pet Display; Hannah Maschino,
Nifty Newark -- Reserve Best Pet Display; Haley Dow,
Douglas Dreamers Best Pet Story; Annah Lewandowski, SonRays Reserve Best Pet Story.

Ribbons were awarded as follows:

Dayton Tigers - Alyssa Speck, Guinea Pig blue;
Chloe Speck, Guniea Pig, blue;

Gowrie Groundbreakers - Rachel Gibbs, Guinea Pig, Blue;

Washington Winners - Alyson Nieland, Fish,
blue; Hannah Rees, Chinchilla, Blue.

9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 Sunday Worship
Wed., July 22
6:00 p.m. VBS
Thurs., July 23
6:00 p.m. VBS
Saturday., July 25
3:00 p.m. Wedding of
Amy Carlon/Nick Gregory
Sun., July 26
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Missionary
Coffee
Tues., July 28
7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting

HARCOURT
UNITED
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Craig Vote, Pastor
9:30 am Sunday Worship
~
Mondays: 9:30 am
Women's Bible Study.
~
Saturdays: 7 pm Men's
Bible Study.

Openings in Gowrie Location

RECEPTIONIST
Fulltime Position - Monday - Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT
LIMITED TO:
As a Receptionist at our clinic, you will be the face
of our organization and the first interaction our patients have when arriving at the facility. You will be
challenged to balance multiple duties in a fast paced
setting. Our patients and team members will count on
you to answer questions, schedule appointments and
direct them to where they need to go.
Other responsibilities include:
Acknowledge and register patients when they arrive
Answer front desk phones
Collect and enter billing information from patients
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Your Local
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Advancing to the Iowa State Fair...

Rochelle Guess,
ARNP, FNP C
Adam Swisher, DO
Kari Swisher, ARNP-C

The following contestents will all advance to the Iowa State Fair. From left to right are Devin Summers, woodworking; Ben Carlson, mechanics; and Anna Heatherington, home improvement.

Webster County Fair Presentation winners

Thirty-two Educational Presentations and Extemporaneous speaking events took place on Saturday,
June 27th at the Webster County Extension Office. State
Fair presentations will be made by the following 4-Hers
representing Webster County.

Extemporaneous Speaking: Miranda Keith,
Country Charmers and Luke Lewandowski, SonRays.

Honorable Mention: Karrigan Mentzer, Dayton
Tigers.

Educational Presentations: Hannah Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Interviewing; Mallory
Hammitt, Nifty Newark, Special Olympics; Rachel
Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds, Picture Perfect; Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds, Ocean Garbage
Galore; Alexis Stuhrenberg, Washington Winners, Art
in Motion; Brooklin Border, Douglas Dreamers, Olivia
Mitchell, Washington Winners, & Caryn Dawson, C/C
Sidekicks, The Soldier Garden.

Honorable Mention: Addison Lincoln, Johnson
Jaguars, Facts About Iowa; Jacob Lewandowski, SonRays, Gaming Past & Present; Lillian Nahnsen, Button Flowers; Ruth Chalstrom, SonRays, Bees and their
Pests; Ben and Josh Carlson, and Jarrett and Justin Loseke, all of the Gowrie Groundbreakers, How to Write
and Give a Speech; Mykaela Stuhrenberg, Majestic
Tornados.

4-H Communications entries were judged
throughout the Webster County Fair. These included
working exhibits and Share the Fun acts. These activities
gave 4-Hers the opportunity to communicate and interact with an audience in several different ways.

Working Exhibits: Madison Andersion, Washington Winners and Mallory Hammitt, Nifty Newark for
Physical Exercise; Brooklin Border and Liam Conrad
of the Douglas Dreamers for Stick Puzzles; Randy Andrews, Dayton Tigers and Dillon Sytsma, Washington
Winners for Fishing Safety; and Christine Housken
and Hannah Rees of the Washington Winners for Cornie
Snacks.

Honorable Mentions: Matthew Fransen and
Ryan Fransen of the Washington Winners; Carson Lambert, Dayton Tigers and Sammy Sytsma, Washington
Winners; Leah Gibbons and Kaleigh Winkler, Washington Winners; Charly Scharf and Emma Sytsma, Washington Winners.

Share the Fun presentations provide an opportunity to perform before an audience, purely for the sake of
enjoyment. 4-Hers shared their talents on the last day of
the fair.

Those representing Webster County at the
Iowa State Fair:

Piano Solo - Brady OBrien (Douglas Dreamers).

Piano/Vocal - Brooklin Border (Douglas
Dreamers) & Dart Dohrn (Badger Builders).

Duet - Josh Gibbons & Leah Gibbons (both
Washington Winners).

Honorable Mention - Emma Alstott (Douglas
Dreamers) for a Tap Dance Solo.

Ribbons for all participants in Educational
Presentations were awarded as follows:

Country Charmers - Jacob Lewandowski, blue;
& Cameron Pliner, red.

Dayton Tigers - Lillian Nahnsen, blue; Alyssa
Speck, blue; Chloe Speck, blue; & Kylie Weiland, red.
Elkhorn Earlybirds - Nathan Rethwisch, blue; & Rachel
Rethwisch, blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers - Ben Carlson, blue;
Josh Carlson, blue; Jarrett Loseke, blue; Justin Loseke,
blue; Hannah Peterson, blue; & Matthew Ross, red.
Washington Winners - Olivia Mitchell, blue; Alexis Stuhrenberg, blue; Mykaela Stuhrenberg, blue; &
Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, blue.

Ribbons for all participants in Extemporaneous Speaking were awarded as follows:

Country Charmers - Hannah Fiala, red; & Miranda Keith, blue.

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July 22, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

CITY OF
FARNHAMVILLE
Farnhamville City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 13th, 2015

The Farnhamville City Council met on Monday, July 13th, 2015,
6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, called to order by roll call by
Mayor Frank Morgan, with council members, Barb Gregg, Jeff Kicklighter,
Herman Seil, Clint VanKley, and Calvin Wooters present. Others present
Alan Jorgensen, Roger Kopecky, and Patrick Monaghan. Judy Harvey
arrived at 7:05p.m.

Motion by VanKley, seconded by Kicklighter to approve the minutes
from June meeting and the agenda for this meeting. Motion carried.

Following discussion a motion by Kicklighter, seconded by Wooters to
approve the payment of the following bills. Motion carried.
Alan Jorgensen
June Net Wages
$2,862.26
AGSOURCE LAB
Wastewater
$424.00
BCBS Insurance
AJ Health Insurance
$717.05
Black Hills Energy
6-4 7-7
$149.77
Blacktop Service Co
Streets
$46,772.74
Boone County Landfill
FY 2016 Assessment $1,855.00
Calhoun County Electric Co
June
$25,213.68
Calhoun County Electric Co
Burnsite
$9.85
Cargill
Salt $3,203.88
Central States Lab. LLC
Supplies
$654.58
Calhoun County Sheriff
Communication
$665.00
Calhoun County Treasurer
Taxes 220 Main St
$721.00
Carroll Refuse Service LLC
Garbage/Recycling
$2,850.00
Chapman Metering
Electrical
$2,200.00
Colonial Research
Supplies
$576.40
Ecolab
Pest Control
$100.91
Emily Bendickson
June Net Wages
$1,269.12
Emily Bendickson
Insurance
$224.40
Emily Bendickson
Mileage
$28.00
Farmers Cooperative Co.
Spring Agronomy
$21.85
Gowrie News
Legal
$61.86
Internal Revenue Service
SS/FWH
$3,529.99
IPERS
IPERS $2,100.13
IDNR
Dues $44.59
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Dues
$60.00
Iowa League of Cities
7/15-6/16 Member Dues $338.00
Iowa Small Engine
Lawn Mower Repair
$32.95
Iowa Utilities Board
Dues
$454.00
Iowa Workforce
Unemployment
$35.81
Judy Harvey
June Net Wages
$162.71
Kriz-Davis Co
Supplies
$3,214.29
Macke
Police Vehicle
$623.62
Mary Seil
Park
$75.00
Menards
Supplies $9.21
MIDAS
Dues $328.22
Patrick Monaghan
June Net Wages
$2,470.31
Patrick Monaghan
Cell Phone
$10.00
Patrick Monaghan
Health Insurance
$151.52
Patrick Monaghan
Mileage
46.98
R&R Services
Mowing Lagoon
$200.00
Roger Kopecky
June Net Wages
$2,387.75
Roger Kopecky
Health Insurance
$667.50
Security Savings Bank
Sewer Loan
$12,829.80
Star Energy
Fuel
$608.22
Treasurer State of Iowa
Sales Tax
$892.00
Treasurer State of Iowa
State Withholding
$1,525.00
VISA
Supplies
$56.07
WCCTA
Telephone $399.12
USDA
Water Project
$6,987.00
USDA
Water Project
$245.00

Total
$131,066.14

The police report was reviewed and discussed. Monaghan has sent
out three notices of junk vehicles.

Motion by Seil, seconded by Gregg to decline the request for
a potential resident to have chickens at their place of residence. Four
council members voted for and one against.

New culvert extensions will be installed at the corner of Farnham Ave
and 350th Street in the next couple of months.

Motion by VanKley, seconded by Kicklighter to appoint Judy Harvey
to representative the City of Farnhamville for Calhoun County Economic
Development. Motion Carried.

Motion by VanKley, seconded by Kicklighter to reimburse Kopecky for
the purchase of a sprayer. Motion carried.

Nineteen shut-off notices have gone out for delinquent utility bills,
with possible shut-off of six.

Gregg will man the Burnsite for August and Van Kley for September.

Next council meeting will be August 10th at 6:30 P.M.

Motion by Kicklighter, seconded by Seil to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
Emily Bendickson
City Clerk

Frank Morgan
Mayor

WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LEGAL PUBLICATIONAMENDMENT TO WEBSTER COUNTY
ORDINANCE NUMBER 046; AZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE
UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

The Webster County Board of Supervisors will hold a PUBLIC
HEARING on Tuesday July 28, 2015 at 10:45a.m. in the Board of
Supervisors Room, Webster County Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa,
regarding the above caption amendment.

The PUBLIC HEARING will be the first consideration of an
amendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to allow building
on less than two acres upon review and favorable recommendation from
the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows:
Deletions are indicated by strikethrough, additions are indicated by
underline.
1. Amend the rear setback table in the A-1 and TA-1 (A-2) District to 10
and the rear setback table for Residential Districts to 5.
2. Add the following language to ARTICLE 2, Definitions:
No portion of any area inside the front setback line can be occupied by
an accessory structure in any Residential District
3. Strike the following from all Home Density Exemptions:
The original property has remained in single ownership prior to this
application
The application must be reviewed and approved by the Webster County
Planning and Zoning Commission
4. Add the following from all Home Density Exemptions:
Staff will have the authority to review and approve the Exemption if all
of the criteria has clearly been met. Any varying from the criteria, or at
anytime, staff can call for a Home Density Exemption Review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission must review all cases that are
less than 2 acres.

Copies of the full text of said Ordinance No. 046 are available at the
County Auditor's Office and may be obtained there.
Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

GOWRIE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Regular Meeting
July 13, 2015

Regular meeting was held July 13, 2015, 6:30 PM at the utilities
building with the following board members present: Tvrdik, Sturm,
Rittgers, Lane and Boerner.

Motion by Boerner to approve minutes and financials, second Sturm.
Carried-all ayes.

Bills allowed on motion by Lane, subject to audit, second Sturm.
Carried-all ayes.

ANGSTROM, CHUCK
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
208.63
PAYROLL TAXES
STATE TAXES
808.00
ARAMARK, BLDG & MAINT SUPP/UNIFORM EXP
243.98
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITY SERVICE
68.14
JIM BLAIR SANITATION
RECYCLING-377 CUST
1,696.50
TCB SANITATION
GARBAGE-377 CUST
5,843.50
CITY OF GOWRIE
ELEC, WATER, GARBAGE 1,538.78
EMC, ELEC DIST SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
376.70
GMU
UTILITY SERVICE
2,389.23
GOWRIE NEWS
REGULAR MINUTES
57.68
GOWRIE SERVICE
GAS, DIESEL, BATTERY
753.01
HAWKINS INC
CYLINDER DEMURRAGE
5.00
ACHFILE-HEARTLAND BANK ACHFILE
32.10
SINKING FUNDS-HEARTLAND SINKING FUNDS
10,490.00
IAMU
ENERGIZERS 144.74
IOWA ONE CALL
SERVICE LOCATES
34.20
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
FY16 ASSESSMENTS
874.00
KRIZ-DAVIS COMPANY
ELEC DIST SUPPLIES
503.90
MANGOLD ENVIRON TESTING WW COMPOSITES
663.00
MENARDS
ELEC DIST SUPPLIES
7.99
NAPA, MOTOR VEH, DIST, BLDG SUPPLIES
637.30
OFFICE ELEMENTS
COPIER CONTRACT
79.00
STEWART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MEDICAL EXPENSE/EYES 130.00
WCCTA
TELEPHONE 277.58
CHASE PAYMENTECH
MONTHLY FEE
38.88
SIMECA
POWER PURCHASED
45,437.09
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
4,444.47
JOHNSON KRAMER MULHOLLAND, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES200.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS
HEALTH INSURANCE/JULY 4,085.19
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
DENTAL INSURANCE/JULY
243.70
PRINCIPAL LIFE
LIFE INSURANCE/JULY
73.60
POSTMASTER POSTAGE
490.00
IPERS IPERS 2,642.39
BRUNTLETT ELEVATOR
COPPER SULFATE
141.88
ENGQUIST LUMBER COMPANY,

BLDG & GROUND MAITENANCE SUP
15.53
FARMERS COOP, BLDG & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
370.85
HAWKEYE FIRE LLC, INSPECT/RECHARGE FIRE EXTING
133.60
T & R ELECTRIC SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER
995.00
TAYLOR CLEANING
OFFICE CLEANING
90.00
ZIEGLER POWER SYSTEMS, TROUBLESHOOT GENERATOR1,628.51
BOMGAARS, WTR & WW DIST & BLDG SUPPLIES
156.01
POWERS TREE SERVICE, MAINTENANCE TREE TRIMMING 350.00
SMITH, ADAM
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
97.32
STOREY KENWORTHY, OFF SUPPLIES-LASER CHECKS
457.49
JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC

PROF SERVICES/ARC FLASH ASSESS
1,462.50
SHERMCO INDUSTRIES
RELAY TESTING
2,912.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 06/26/2015
177.79
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 12,815.96

Agenda was approved by consensus.

Revenues for month $110,021.80. Expenses for month $174,276.03.

Steve Van Dyke, Fox Engineering was present to go over options for
the upgrades to the sewer plant. When GMU changed from a mechanical
plant to an aerated lagoon system in 2006, DNR was coming out with new
regulations and at that time it seemed as if the aerated lagoons were the
thing to do. Now that the moratorium period is over and a new discharge
permit was issued on 9/1/13, much lower ammonia limits are set as well
as new disinfection rules. GMU needs to submit a Facility Plan to the DNR
which was due July 1, 2015. However, Fox contacted DNR to let them
know it would be late. The ammonia limits are going to change drastically,
which will require new measures to reduce the ammonia output. One way
is to add a shallow bed of gravel to push air through the water and run it
past UV lights for disinfection. Another way called triple point nitrox is to
heat the water to 5 degrees C and put it through a reactor along with the
UV lights for disinfection. GMU can choose whichever solution they want
as long as it meets the ammonia limits. Either option is going to be very
expensive so Fox would like to pursue a new rule called the Disadvantaged
Community Status. If they could show that the cost of the upgrades would
be too high of a burden on the community, it could delay the upgrades until
a point when the burden would be less on the community. Lane moved
to accept the proposal for Engineering Services from Fox Engineering for
$19,700, second Boerner. Carried-all ayes.

In old business, still no prices on garage doors.
TriCity Electric will be coming tomorrow (7/14/15) to test the transformer.

There was a discussion on what to charge the city for Patrices hours.
Consensus was to charge her hourly wage and benefits.

Motion by Lane to adjourn, second Sturm. Meeting adjourned 7:45
PM.

Next regular meeting to be held, August 10, 2015, 6:30 PM at the
utilities building.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_____________________________
Patrice Klingson
Debra Tvrdik
Sec of Board
Board Chair

CITY OF
CALLENDER
CITY OF CALLENDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2015

The Callender City Council Meeting & Public Hearing was called
to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Randy Hanson. Present: Lee, Weston,
Jondle, Martens. Absent: Shirbroun
Council concurs with one building permit approved by P&Z 821
Margaret Storage Shed. 2014 Iowa Public Library General Information
Survey (Annual Report) totals match and council concurs with approval by
the Library Board of Trustees New Business b) October 15 ,2015 Library
Minutes. City website upgrade forthcoming to include electronic copy of
new city code. City will get quote to address 2 storm water concerns and
contact will be made with 2 residents regarding ATVs and go-carts on
city streets, must meet state law requirements including being licensed,
insured and driver of legal age. City has been informed that C.A.R.E. is
no longer in operation and the can collection site has been given to the
Callender Fire Department. CARE signage will be removed. City seeking
street cleaning services/work.

Motion by Weston, Second by Lee to approve the consent agenda
including:
Revised City Council Meeting Minutes 5/19/2015, City
Council Meeting Minutes 6/9/2015, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
6/30/2015, Financial Report Bundle & Claims June 2015 . All Ayes. MC

Motion by Weston, Second by Lee to approve the agenda. All Ayes.
MC

Treasurer Report Harvest and Music Celebration - Revenue $4,125 /
Expense $155.

Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle to Set Time and Authorizing
Notice of Public Hearing regarding Amendment Chapter 56 Dangerous
Animals at The Community Center at 6:30 p.m. August 11, 2015. Ayes:
Lee, Weston, Jondle & Martens. MC
City will pursue additional Legal action regarding 2 Property
Maintenance Code and 1 junk vehicle violations. Draft document from city
attorney pending regarding Written Agreement for Fire Protection.
Utility Report; no sewer adjustment permitted for swimming pool
water. City will continue to monitor electric usage at residence and water
at another location for a period of time. City will review quotes to address
2 storm water concerns 8/11/2015.

Park; playground equipment installation and volleyball court work to
be completed prior to 8/29/2015. City will also seek alternate location for
South West City Entrance Sign.

City requested a Downtown Walk Around visit from Main Street
Iowa & Iowa Downtown Resource Center to help promote economic
development and attract new businesses. A written report was provided
and city will follow-up on some action items. City will also join Webster
County Growth Alliance.

City Council will announce & launch a new Memorial Program in the
City Park at the Harvest and Music Fest 8/29. There will be an initial tree
dedication recognizing Florence Jondle for her years of service on the city
council and recognize a donation of new rose bushes from Alvin Sollie in
memory of Faye Sollie.

City will seek sealed bids for a new roof on City Hall, price both
asphalt and tin. Sealed bids are due by 6:30 p.m. August 11, 2015.

City of Callender supports County Wide Lead Poisoning Grant thru
Webster County Health Department.

Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All Ayes.
MC
JUNE 2015 CLAIMS/PAYABLES
ACCESS SYSTEMS
AG SOURCE
BAKER AND TAYLOR
BLANK PARK ZOO
BROWN SUPPLY
CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC
CHAPMAN METERING
CITY OF CALLENDER

LIBRARY
TESTING
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
SUPPLIES
UTILITIES
TEST METERS
UTILITIES

76.62
650.59
167.62
50
37.18
12,086.58
30
2,231.44

COLLECTIONS SERVICES CTR PAYROLL

713.52
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
UTILITIES
375.15
DON WESTON
PARK REIMBURSEMENT
217.63
EFTPS
PAYROLL 1,712.40
EIDE, ERIC
LEGAL
1,291.25
GARDENING MADE EASY
LIBRARY
32.68
GOWRIE NEWS
PUBLICATION
387.22
HEALTH ALLIANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
2,052.00
HEARTLAND BANK
FEES
1.61
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
DUES
342
IOWA NATIONAL HERITAGE
LIBRARY
25
IOWA WORKFORCE
DUES
23.63
IPERS
PAYROLL 1,193.25
JOHN HORRELL
REIMBURSEMENT
12.82
KRIZ-DAVIS CO
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
417.3
LEE-LUKE, DENITA
REIMBURSEMENT
92.9
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELEP LIBRARY
497.69
LOOKOUT BOOKS
LIBRARY
235.92
LOVES COMPUTER
CITY HALL
238.61
MARTIN MARIETTA
ROCK
927.1
MATTS TIRE SERVICE
TIRES
1,102.00
MENARDS
SUPPLIES 342.47
MICROMARKETING LIBRARY
39.66
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
98.21
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
LIBRARY
12
NORTH CENTRAL TURF, INC.
MOW LAGOON - 2 INVOICES 814
NORTON
TECHNOLOGY 79.99
PAYROLL CHECKS
6/10/2015
1,129.86
PAYROLL CHECKS
6/11/2015
1,029.91
PAYROLL CHECKS
6/25/2015
4519.94
PEDERSON SANITATION
GARBAGE/RECYCLE
250
PETTY CASH, SUPPLIES/POSTAGE/TRAINING
56.76
PETTY CASH LIBRARY
LIBRARY
152.91
QUILL
SUPPLIES 188.85
RELIABLE
LIBRARY 304.97
STAR ENERGY
FUEL
110.98
STRAIGHT TALK
CELL PHONE
49.43
TOWN AND COUNTRY VET
ANIMAL CONTROL
55
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
PAYROLL
780
TREASURER-SALES TAX
SALES TAX
1,658.60
TWITO, TINA
REIMBURSEMENT
6
UPSTART
LIBRARY 63.06
VESSCO
REGULATORS 982.82
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF
DUES
3,392.00
WOMANS DAYS
LIBRARY
6.69
WOODRUFF ELECTRIC
CONTRACT LABOR
4,818.61

CLAIMS TOTAL
48,164.43
EXPENSES
GENERAL FUND
15,101.16

ROAD USE TAX FUND
1,924.47

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 522.4

WATER FUND
6,727.46

SEWER FUND
3,154.64

ELECTRIC FUND
20,734.30
REVENUE
GENERAL 7,149.01

RUT
3,076.91

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
225.58

EMERGENCY
34.79

LOST
4,370.51

DEBT SVC
592.17

WATER
10,143.96

SEWER
2,974.17

ELECTRIC
17,865.97

STORM WATER
3,678.61
Randy Hanson Mayor
ATTEST
Denita Lee-Luke City Clerk

WEBSTER CO.
Agricultural Extension District

Webster County Agricultural Extension District

Published Report - Operating
07/01/2014 to 6/30/2015
Total Balance: July 1, 2014
$168,192.36
Receipts:

Grant Revenue
$181,243.09

Interest Revenue
$374.31

Other Revenue
$3,900.00

Other Tax Revenue
$5,164.53

Program Fee Revenue
$109,644.38

Property Tax Revenue
$240,355.98

Rental Revenue
$10,420.00
Resale Revenue
$3,947.13

Utility Tax Replacement Excise Tax $14,523.53
Total Receipts:
$569,572.95
Total Beginning Balance and Receipts:
$737,765.31
Disbursements:
Anderson, Alexa
4-H Horse Project Scholarship
$250.00
4-H'ers for 4-H
4-H Support
$402.00
A Stich Above The Rest
4-H Fair Supplies
$39.00
A&R Marketing, Inc.
4-H Club T-shirts
$290.00
Acree, Tabitha
PROSPER Grant Contract
$180.00
Adkins, Dean
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$113.85
Aksarben 4-H Livestock Expo 4-H Entries
$638.00
Allard, Deb
4-H Foodstand Help
$75.00
Alphs, Samantha
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$31.95
Amazon
Equipment & Project Supplies
$595.02
American Airlines
SBDC Grant Travel
$397.20
American Income Life Ins. Insurance
$416.40
Amman, Karen L.
Net Wages and Travel
$56.10
Anderson, Chase
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$2,646.00
Ass. Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. SBDC Grant Training
$595.00
Badger Builders
4-H Foodstand Help
$200.00
Barker, Kevin
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$54.90
Becker Florist
4-H Fair Supplies & Project Memorials $132.68
Bee Line and Blue
PROSPER Grant Banner
$361.79
Best Western Starlite
4-H Banquet
$350.00
Biondahl, Joe
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$45.90
Black, Reagan
4-H State Fair Premium
$15.48
Blair, Kellie
Extension Council Travel & Registration $85.10
Bochart, Stacy
PROSPER Grant Contract
$720.00
Boeckman, Stefanie E.
Net Wages and Travel
$33,722.66
Boone County Extension 4-H Judges Training
$20.00
Border, Brooklin
4-H State Fair Premium
$20.64
Border, Danielle
4-H Fair Foodstand Help
$170.00
C/C Sidekicks
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Carlson, Ben
4-H State Fair Premium
$14.00
Carlson, Josh
4-H State Fair Premium
$11.00
Carnelley, Ivy J.
Net Wages and Travel
$794.86
Casey's General Store
Program Meeting Expenses
$80.00
Cash
PROSPER Grant Incentives
$2,430.00
Central IA Distributing, Inc. Facility Maintenance Expense
$770.70
Clabaugh, Gary J.
Trophies & Plaques
$1,941.00
Clare Community Center PPAT Room Rental
$50.00
Clay County Extension
4-H Entries
$253.00
Cline, Linda K.
Net Wages and Travel
$32,469.83
Consumer News
Marketing Expense
$579.00
Corey, Nick
4-H State Fair Premium
$7.74
Country Charmers
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Craven, Amy
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$260.00
Creative Signs & Graphics 4-H Fair Signs
$71.00
Crossroads Mall 1999, LLC Facility Rent
$36,800.00
Cy's Locker Room
Extension Week Supplies
$59.85
Dayton Leader
Advertsing & Subscription Renewal
$663.20
Dayton Review
Advertising & Subscription Renewal $133.50
Dayton Tigers
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
De Lage Landen
Equipment Expense
$4,433.70
Dell Online Store
Equipment Expense
$1,355.29
Deluxe for Business
Supplies Expense
$181.66
Dept. of Inspections & Appeals 4-H Foodstand License
$67.50
Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co. Notary Supplies
$53.96
Dollar General
Supplies Expense
$3.21
Double M Signs
4-H Shooting Sports Project T-shirts $133.25
Edge, Torrie
4-H Horse Project Belt Buckles
$375.00
Eldridge, Kierra
4-H Horse Project Scholarship
$250.00
Elkhorn Eagles
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Elkhorn Earlybirds
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Elliott, Saydie
PROSPER Grant Contract
$840.00
Express Yourself Embroidery 4-H Sheep Project Embroidery
$25.00
Fareway Stores
FNP Grant Supplies
$542.69
Farm & Home Publishers Resale Publications
$53.65
Farm News
Advertising Expense
$283.25
Fawcett, Rick
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$71.55

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Fevold, Bryce
4-H State Fair Premium
$14.00
Fevold, Gage
4-H State Fair Premium
$7.00
First Advantage
Background Checks Expense
$533.25
First Presbyterian Church
PROSPER Grant Contract
$4,566.25
Fisher, Audra L.
Net Wages and Travel
$23,363.18
Franklin Co. 4-H Foundation 4-H Chicago Trip
$400.00
Frontier
Telecommunications Expense
$5,963.26
Ft. Dodge Falcons
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Ft. Dodge Water Department Utilities
$359.41
Garst, Daniel A.
Net Wages and Travel
$871.63
Gowrie Groundbreakers
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Gowrie News
Advertising & Subscription Renewal $353.37
Graham, Kannon
4-H State Fair Premium
$18.00
Graphic Edge
4-H T-shirts
$766.00
Greater FD Growth Alliance Memberships, Dues Expense, & Prof. Dev. $385.00
Gutierrez, Maria
Food & Nutrition Program Expenses $300.00
Hamilton County Extension Horticulture Support & 4-H Jr. Camp $6,435.00
Hammitt, Dallas
4-H State Fair Premium
$20.64
Hannah, Nikki
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$99.45
Hardin County Extension
Leasing Program Expenses
$2,084.00
Hawkeye Cleaning Services, LLCFacility Maintenance Expense
$3,828.00
Healthscripts, Inc.
4-H Project Supplies
$157.50
Hiveley, Beth
PROSPER Grant Contract
$360.00
Hobby Lobby
Equipment & Supplies Expense
$191.71
Hobbylinc Co.
4-H Aerospace Project Expenses
$58.73
Housken, Christine
4-H State Fair Premium
$6.88
Housken, Leslie
4-H State Fair Premium
$10.32
Hy-Vee
FNP Grant, Program & Office Supplies $3,032.78
IAAssoc. of Co. Extension Councils Memberships, Dues Expense
$100.00
Iowa State University
Shared Support, Program & Materials $43,828.19
Iowa Workforce Development Unemployment
$9,149.20
IPERS
Retirement Plan
$34,125.26
IVESCO
4-H Project Supplies
$179.13
Jifi Print Company
PROSPER Grant Supplies
$470.10
Johnson Jaguars
4-H Foodstand Help
$200.00
Johnson, Jordan
4-H State Fair Premium
$14.00
Jordan, Andrea C.
Net Wages and Travel
$1,788.43
Journal-Herald
Advertising & Subscription Renewal
$92.00
Kalahar, Laurie
4-H Horse Project Expenses
$108.36
Kilian, Jamie C.
Net Wages and Travel
$37,146.81
Kimmy's Photography
SBDC Grant Expenses
$100.00
Lambert, Cassidy
4-H State Fair Premium
$6.88
Lawler, Kristin
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$140.85
Lehman, Diane J.
Net Wages and Travel
$81.26
Lennon, Tommy
4-H State Fair Premium
$7.74
Lentsch, Hannah M..
Net Wages and Travel
$1,132.30
Little Joe's Computers
Equipment Maintenance Expense $640.00
Madden, Julie
PROSPER Grant Contract
$480.00
Marco, Inc.
Printing Duplication Expense
$4,781.27
Maschino, Carolyn J.
Net Wages and Travel
$29,693.43
Maynard Buckles
4-H Horse Project Belt Buckles
$390.00
McMahon, Ica
4-H Fair Foodstand Manager
$613.00
McMurray Hatchery
4-H Poultry Project Expenses
$152.62
Messenger News
Advertising & Subscription Renewal $2,936.71
Mid American Energy
Utilities
$5,902.97
MIDAS Council of Gov. Mitchell, Olivia, Legislator Lunch
$17.50
Mitchell, Olivia
4-H State Fair Premium
$10.32
Moeller Furnace Co.
Facility Maintenance Expense
$1,182.00
National 4-H Council - Supply 4-H Supplies
$1,068.86
National Development Council 4-H CWF Trip Expense
$1,208.10
National Restaurant Assoc. ServSafe Program Supplies
$15,191.96
Nellis, Rebecca M..
Net Wages and Travel
$1,148.47
Nifty Newarks
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Office Max
Equipment & Supplies Expense $8,617.10
OSU Extension Estore
4-H Clover Kids Supplies
$61.63
Paper Direct
4-H Supplies
$39.17
Parties To Go
Program Meeting Expenses
$607.17
Party Productions
4-H Supplies
$9,511.78
Patz, Tom
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$152.55
Pepsi-Cola
4-H Foodstand Supplies
$1,237.03
Peterson, Hannah
4-H State Fair Premium
$15.48
Pizza Hut
4-H Project Meeting Expenses
$23.88
Pliner, Kaitlyn
4-H State Fair Premium
$10.84
Polk County Extension
4-H Judges Training
$68.25
Premier Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning Expense
$30.82
Princeton Health
PROSPER Grant Supplies
$33.00
PSI
4-H T-shirts
$282.85
PTC
Families Program Supplies
$240.00
Quill
Supplies Expense
$127.90
Redenius, Mica
4-H Fair Foodstand Help
$167.88
Rees, Hannah
4-H State Fair Premium
$6.88
Rethwisch, Nathan
4-H State Fair Premium
$20.64
Rethwisch, Rachel
4-H State Fair Premium
$20.64
Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Equipment Expense
$888.89
Rixstine Recognition
4-H Sheep Project Belt Buckles
$270.60
Ross Appliance Center
Equipment Expense
$317.99
Ross, Laura
4-H Poultry Project Expenses
$418.32
Rushton, Douglas
PROSPER Grant Contract
$300.00
Russ InVision Co.
FNP Grant Supplies
$12.54
Salvatore, Janel C.
Net Wages and Travel
$13,867.39
Sankey, Jenna
4-H Horse Project Scholarship
$250.00
Saxton, Jo Anna
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$134.55
Scharf, Daryan
4-H State Fair Premium
$10.32
Schill, Sheryl K.
Net Wages and Travel
$2,675.54
Service Master
Facility Maintenance Expense
$361.00
Sharpshooters
4-H Shooting Sports Project Expense $24.00
Shelton, Jake
Extension Week Supplies
$41.21
Shimkat, Lisa M.
Net Wages and Travel
$11,338.87
Silver Spurs
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Son Rays
4-H Foodstand Help
$100.00
Spangler, Collin
4-H State Fair Premium
$6.00
Spangler, Raechel
4-H State Fair Premium
$19.00
Spin Market, LLC
Marketing Expense
$500.00
State Farm Insurance
Insurance
$290.00
Stiles Golf, Bowling & Trophies Trophies & Plaques
$654.00
Story County Extension
Professional Develop. Training Ex. $2,030.00
Stover, Laura
PROSPER Grant Contract
$1,720.00
Streit, Lauri
4-H Horse Project Fair T-shirts
$245.60
Strunk, Patty
4-H Horse Project Tack Sale
$99.00
Sytsma, Dillon
4-H State Fair Premium
$10.32
Target
Equipment & Supplies Expense
$294.23
The Law Office of Eric J. Eide, P.L.C.Professional Contracted Services Ex.$360.00
Thorsbakken, Sarah
PROSPER Grant Contract
$840.00
TLF FLowercart
4-H Project Memorial
$29.96
Tom Thumbe Bake Shoppe 4-H Foodstand Supplies
$212.40
Treasurer State of Iowa
Payroll Taxes
$9,515.00
Underberg, Abby
PROSPER Grant Contract
$600.00
University of Georgia
Food & Nutrition Program Supplies $360.00
US DEPT Treasury
Federal, FICA& Medicare Withholdings $56,412.73
USPS
Postage Expense
$4,221.79
VIP Choice Printing
4-H Fair Signs
$462.00
Walmart
Equipment & Supplies Expense $1,531.16
Walsh, Darien
4-H Fair Foodstand Help
$114.75
Washington Winners
4-H Foodstand Help
$200.00
Webster Co. 4-H Foundation Postage Expense
$1,421.62
Webster Co. Fairgrounds
4-H Foodstand Supplies & Room Rental $1,580.96
Webster County Auditor
Insurance Premiums
$11,506.00
Wells Fargo Bank
Bank Charges, Fees, Interest Ex.
$769.68
West Bend Insurance
Flood Insurance Claim Adjustment ($11,870.26)
Wolfe's Animal Supply
4-H Rabbit Project Expenses
$85.75
Zagers, Allyson P.
Net Wages and Travel
$12,303.01
Zahm, Patty
PROSPER Grant Contract
$840.00
Zoro Tools, Inc.
Food & Nutrition Program Supplies $698.00

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Pictured left to right are Hannah Peterson, Regina Cook, Senator Joni Ernst, Erica Nordin, and Adviser Sherry Vogel.

SV FCCLA...

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4th Parade on Constitution Avenue and also went to a

couple of Smithsonian Museums, the museum of Natural
History and the American History Museum. The group
was also privileged to go to Arlington Cemetery where
they saw the changing of the guard, the Kennedy tomb
sites, and Arlington House.

Monday and Tuesday started STAR (Students
Taking Action with Recognition) Events. Hannah Peterson competed in the area of Teach and Train, completing
a portfolio of researching an elementary teacher and preparing and presenting a lesson. Regina Cook competed in
Career Investigation, researching the career of becoming
a probation officer. Erica Nordin competed in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation creating a dance business
and a website for that business. The girls each received
gold medals for their events, the highest that a member
can receive. Great job, girls. The girls also either judged
or helped with STAR events when they werent competing. Ms. Vogel was also the lead consultant for Career
Investigation, leading over 150 students in that event.

Opening general session was held on Monday
evening with a patriotic presentation from the United
States Army Military District of Washington Armed
Forces Joint Color Guard. Greetings were given by the
Washington DC Mayor, Virginia FCCLA State President,
and FCCLA Executive Director, Sandy Spavone. The
keynote address was given by Brian Bordainick, CEO
and Co-Founder of Dinner Lab. He started his career in
education through Teach for America, teaching 11th and
12th grade at Carver High School in New Orleans. Brian
then found the 9th Ward Field of Dreams to support the
construction of a state of the art football field and track on
Carvers campus in the upper 9th Ward. The organization raised over $1.8 million in less than two years. After
that, he worked for the Mayor of New Orleans transitioning the recreation department of 102 employees out of

Iowa State Fair selections...

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Washington Winners;

Clothing - Rachel Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Katelyn Pliner, Country Charmers; Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Chelsea Grossnickle, Dayton
Tigers.

Child Development - Tom Lennon, Washington
Winners.

Food - Jacob Muench, Dayton Tigers; Abby
Anderlik, Dayton Tigers; Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn
Earlybirds; Hannah Rees, Washington Winners.

Mechanical and Engineering - Devin Summers, Washington Winners (Woodworking); Dillon &
Sammy Sytsma, Washington Winners (Science & Technology); Dakota Jaeschke, Elkhorn Eagles (Woodworking); Davin Rees, Washington Winners (Woodworking);
Ben Carlson, Gowrie Groundbreakers (Mechanics).

Ag and Natural Resources - Blake Peterson
(Animal Sicence); Patrick Carter (Vet Science); Olivia
Mitchell, Washington Winners (Horticulture).

Communicating Through Posters - Rachel
Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Olivia Mitchell, Washington Winners.
Total $528,205.55

Personal Development - Hannah Peterson,
Total Disbursements:
$528,205.55
Gowrie Groundbreakers (Citizenship); Jayden Muench,
Net Balance: June 30, 2015
$209,559.76

Dayton Tigers (Self-Determined).
STATE OF IOWA - Webster County

Photography - Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn
I, Mark Peterson, Chair, and I, LeAnn Lawler, Treasurer of the Webster
Earlybirds;
Olivia Mitchell, Washington Winners.
County Agricultural Extension Council, being duly sworn on oath,
Receiving Honorable Mention:
state to the best of our knowledge and belief, that the items included
in the foregoing Financial Report are true and correct statement

Home Improvement - Charly Scharf, Washingof receipts and expenditures of the Webster County Agricultural
Extension Fund.
ton Winners.

Visual Art - Rachel Rethwisch, Elkhorn EarSigned Mark Peterson , Chair
lybirds (2); Jarrett Loseke, Gowrie Groundbreakers;
Signed LeAnn Lawler , Treasurer
Alexis Stuhrenberg, Washington Winners; Marydith
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 17th day of July, 2015.
Barkley, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Cody George, Gowrie
Groundbreakers; Jessica Shirbroun, Elkhorn Earlybirds;
Renee Anderson
Notary Public - Commission #740424 Expires 10/14/15
Kylie Bergren, Silver Spurs; Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn
Earlybirds; Katelyn Pliner, Country Charmers.

Child Development - Hannah Rees, Washington

city hall to a public/private partnership, and most recently

he ran the Investment Portfolio for 4.0 Schools, a nonprofit that invests in early stage ideas in education. He
was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2012) list and holds
a BA in History from the University of Georgia. Bordainick talked about his failures and successes from his
many adventures.

Tuesday evening the members enjoyed a Monuments by Moonlight tour of Washington DC, stopping at
the White House, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial,
and Lincoln Memorial among others.

On Wednesday, the members met with Senator
Joni Ernst at her office. She explained how she decided
to go into politics and the students were able to explain
some of their STAR Event projects. Senator Ernst is
a former FCCLA (FHA) member from Stanton High
School. Senator Ernst explained how important CTE
classes are in the curriculum and why all students need to
enroll in CTE classes. Ernst staff then gave our group a
tour of the Capitol seeing both the senate and house sides.
The group enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Senate Dining
room.

The closing ceremony featured the introduction
of the new National Outreach Program, Lead2Feed. A
conference in review was shown and many awards and
scholarships were given. The Introduction and installation of the 2015-2016 National FCCLA Officers ended
the closing, with Josh Sorbe from Brookings, South Dakota as the new national president.

The evening ended with tradition gala. This
FCCLA Inaugural Gala featured an Asian inspired meal
along with dancing with a DJ and a band. Members were
entertained by a traditional Asian drum group, origami,
and the Washington Generals mascots.

The FCCLA would like to thank our parents and
families for their support, our faculty and staff for their
support throughout the school year, and our administration and school boards of their support of our FCCLA
program.
Winners; Karrigan Mentzer, Dayton Tigers.

Food - Regan Black, Douglas Dreamers; Avery Anderson, Dayton Tigers; Lillian Nahnsen, Dayton
Tigers; Sammy Sytsma, Washington Winners; Elizabeth
Woltman, Silver Spurs; Jordan Johnson, Dayton Tigers;
Rachel Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Maddy Christensen, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Justin Koester, Washington Winners; Noble Nowell, Dayton Tigers; Jarrett
Loseke, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Clothing - Justin Loseke, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Hannah Rees, Washington Winners; Mykaela
Stuhrenberg, Washington Winners.

Mechanical and Engineering - Alex Dischler,
Washington Winners; Collin Harris, Washington Winners; Lane Fevold, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Cameron
Pliner, Country Charmers; Kaidence Nowell, Dayton Tigers; Rylie Ferrari, Dayton Tigers; Gordon Grossnickle,
Dayton Tigers; Macie Willuweit, Elkhorn Earlybirds;
Noble Nowell, Dayton Tigers; Randy Andrews, Dayton
Tigers; Samantha Dischler, Washington Winners.

Ag and Natural Resources - Morgan Castenson,
Dayton Tigers; Miranda Keith, Country Charmers (2);
Anna Lewandowksi, SonRays; Brooklin Border, Douglas
Dreamers; Andrew Creger, C/C Sidekicks.

Communicating Through Posters - Christine
Housken, Washington Winners; Jacob Muench, Dayton
Tigers.

Personal Development - Olivia Mitchell, Washington Winners.

Photography - Matthew Ross, Gowrie Groundbreakers (2); Kaitlyn Clark, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Madyson Jaeschke, Elkhorn Eagles; Elizabeth Woltman, Silver
Spurs (2); Tom Lennon, Washington Winners; Leslie
Housken, Washington Winners; Leah Gibbons, Washington Winners (2); Christing Housken, Washington Winners; Samantha Dischler, Washington Winners; Rachel
Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Jacob Muench, Dayton
Tigers; Alyssa Speck, Dayton Tigers; Emma Woltman,
Silver Spurs; Sidney Lowry, Silver Spurs.

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Prairie Community, Class of 1975 40th Reunion...

Front Row: Julie (Hunter) Cooper, Keith Streit, Dennis Olson, Mary Ellen (Johnson) Larson, Pam (Gustafson)
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Fair Presentation winners...

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Dayton Tigers - Karrigan Mentzer, blue.
Gowrie Groundbreakers - Maddy Christiansen, red; &
Matt Ross, red.

Ribbons for all participants in Working Exhibits were awarded as follows:
Dayton Tigers - Randy Andrews, blue; Carson Lambert,
blue; & Lillian Nahnsen, blue.
Gowrie Groundbreakers - Abby Grady, red; & Ally
Grady, blue.
Washington Winners - Evan Anderson, blue; Madison
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Matt Fransen, blue; Ryan Fransen, blue; Josh Gibbons,

blue; Leah Gibbons, blue; Christine Housken, blue; Leslie Housken, blue; Thomas Lennon, blue; Olivia Mitchell,
blue; Alyson Nieland, red; Ashley Nieland, red; Daven
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blue; and Kaleigh Winkler, blue.

Participation Ribbons for all participants in
Share the Fun were awarded as follows:
Dayton Tigers - Cassidy Lambert, blue; & Mackenzie
Lambert, blue.
Gowrie Groundbreakers - Morgan Farnham, & Hannah
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Washington Winners - Josh Gibbons, & Leah Gibbons.

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older club.

Rounding out the lineup for the 7th grade were
Jess Shirbroun at third, and outfielders Emma Hunter, Vi
Scott and Haley Studyvin.

Haley is one of those kids that does a hundred
things right (in right field) every game, and nobody notices; until there is a bad throw, then shes there to back it
up, added Stull.

Filling out the roster for the 6th graders were
infielders Marlie Johnson, Emily Hemmestad, Addie
Correll, and Morgan Farnham behind the plate. In the
outfield were Jade Wozab, Chyann Hicks, Chloe Hicks,
Allsion Bethel, Shayna Steck, and Rylee Murray.

What a fun group, said Coach Samantha Telleen. These kids played great. They were often playing
against true seventh and eighth graders, a full year older
than themselves, and they usually came out on top anyway.

Senior Showmanship award...

Katie Walrod, Central Plains FFA showed the
Champion Female Meat Goat and Reserve Champion Female Meat Goat. Katie also showed the Champion Market
Meat Goat and received the Seinor Showmanship award.

Iowa 4-Hers raise

$30,000 to support 4-H

For thirty years, Iowa 4-Hers have raised funds
through their 4-Hers for 4-H Campaign to support the
4-H program in Iowa.

In celebration of this milestone, the 2015 campaign was dubbed 30K for 30 Years with a goal to raise
$30,030.30.

Thanks to the commitment of 4-Hers across the
state, the campaign raised $30,213.30, thus exceeding the
goal by $183.

The 4-Hers for 4-H campaign is the longestrunning and the largest fundraising campaign for Iowa
4-H conducted by 4-H members for 4-H members.