June 10, 2015

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

Security Savings Bank

announces new Loan
Officer in Gowrie

VOL. 125 NO. 23

Kirk Johnson...

Bradley S. Lane, President and CEO of Security

Savings Bank, is pleased to announce that Kirk Johnson
has joined our staff as Loan Officer in our Gowrie office.
He comes to us with 25 years of banking and agronomy
experience. Kirk lives in the Boone area with his wife,
Holly, who teaches High School in Ogden and their two
children, Kyle and Kara. Over the past 20 years, he has
been busy officiating both high school and college football.
Lane commented, Kirk will broaden our loan department and enrich our customer relationships. He will
be a real asset to our organization with his knowledge
and experience.
Kirk said he is very excited to be part of the Security Savings Bank family and is looking forward to
building new working relationships.

Macke honored with 2014 Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Award...

Chevrolet honored Gus Macke and Macke Motors of Lake City with the 2014 Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Award.
This award is presented to dealers that show high performance in the areas of new vehicle sales, service and customer
satisfaction. Company officials said only four dealers within the local zone received the award for 2014, so it is a strong
achievement for Macke Motors. Pictured in back, left to right are Clifford Forsythe, Gialan Williams and Joel Kruger. In
Front are owners Nancy & Gus Macke, and Brian Van Cleve. Photo: Graphic- Advocate, and Toni Venteicher.

Kirk Johnson

Wednesday, June 10
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Thursday, June 11
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, June 12
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Monday, June 15
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.
Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at the community
center.
Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the community center.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church
Harcourt.
Tuesday, June 16
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here,call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net

Wael Sanduka
General Manager
at POET Biorefining

Wael Sanduka is the General Manager for POET

Biorefining - Gowrie. Sanduka started with POET Biorefining - Gowrie in 2012 as the Technical Manager before
being promoted to General Manager.
POET Biorefining Gowrie produces ethanol and
agricultural feed for cattle, swine and poultry from corn.
Sanduka oversees all business and plant operations, purchasing, marketing and personnel.
Sanduka has a vast knowledge in process engineering globally. Before joining POET, he spent eight years
with Bekaert Corporation first at the Tennessee location
as a Process Engineer. His career grew relocating him
to Belgium with the same Corporation with positions as
Senior Global Technology Manager and Quality Initiatives. As Senior Global Technology Manager his position
required him to travel extensively throughout the world.
He is highly accomplished with experience in addressing
issues and devising effective solutions that contribute to
enhanced productivity, reduced costs and optimized process. His combined experience in strategic planning and
organizational leadership skills include talent for forging
positive relationships.
Wael Sanduka, General Manager for POET BiorefinSandukas education includes a Chemical Engineering degree from Iowa State University, Ames IA. Wael, ing - Gowrie
his wife and three sons reside in Ames.

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June 10, 2015

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Gowrie Independence Day Parade, July 4

Gowries 2015 Independence Day Parade will be
held on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m.
All businesses, individuals and organizations are
invited to put an entry in the parade. There is no entry
fee and no entry form required. All entries should begin
lining up the morning of the parade between 7:00 and
9:00 am at the east end of Gowrie. If you have a large or
unusual entry, or if you have any questions about the parade, please contact the Parade Coordinator, Gayle Redman at (515) 352-3150.
Prize money will be awarded for floats entered.
$100 will be awarded in each of the following categories: Most Patriotic, Best Musical Entry, Most Creative,

Most Entertaining, Best Blast From The Past and Most

Unique. All floats must be lined up before 9:00 a.m. to be
considered for judging.
We will again be awarding a special award entitled
the Go In Gowrie award! This is a traveling trophy
to be given to the best float from a Gowrie business or
organization to be displayed during the year. Heartland
Bank of Gowrie was the proud recipient of the award last
year!
Go to www.Gowrie.org for all the parade details as
well as the schedule of events for the entire July 4th celebration!

WCCTA donates $5,000 to the

Badger Fire and Rescue Department
The Badger all volunteer Fire and Rescue Department not only volunteers their services they must also
work to raise the funds to purchase equipment to fight
fires and along with rescue and EMS services. WebsterCalhoun Cooperative Telephone Association (WCCTA)
provides telecommunication services to the Badger area
and recently donated funds towards the $250,000 needed
to replace the 1989 pumper truck.
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is here to not only provide telecommunication services to the areas we serve but also to support projects
that benefit the community and people we serve, says
Marcie Boerner, Office Manager for WCCTA.
Area communities depend on the volunteers that
staff the fire and rescue department servicing them. These
same volunteers not only give their time and, in some
cases, their lives to the community but must also work towards raising the funds to purchase the equipment needed
to provide the fire and rescue services.
The Badger All Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is currently working towards raising the $250,000 it
will cost to replace the 1989 pumper truck the department
uses at all the fires and rescues they are called out on. The
area served by this department is over 60 square miles.
Cargill, CJ Bio America, KOCH Nitrogen and the Fort
Dodge Regional Airport are located within the territory.
Recently the Badger All Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Department participated in the Fort Dodge Regional Airport Disaster Drill and trained side by side with other area
fire departments in case of an emergency airplane crash
at the airport. The department brought their pumper truck
to be used to refill the airport fire truck at the disaster
reenactment.
A Fort Dodge fire that destroyed a church that had
been renovated into housing at 1st Avenue North and

11th Street required assistance from the volunteers of the

Badger Fire and Rescue. In case of an emergency, the
Badger Fire and Rescue is called in to assist and support the Fort Dodge Fire Department along with other
area departments such as Barnum, Clare, Humboldt and
Vincent.
WCCTA donated $5,000 toward the current campaign to raise funds for the new pumper truck. The backup pumper truck for the department is a vintage 1971
Breda/International and is only usable on a limited basis.
A capital campaign to raise the remaining funds is
currently underway and all the volunteers at the Badger
Fire and Rescue are joining in to accomplish the goal.
An upcoming event, Firehouse Rock, will feature a dinner, live auction and the Vic Ferrari band scheduled for
August 8th at the Badger Ball Park. In case of rain, the
event will be held in the Badger Fire Station. Tickets for
the event are available from the volunteer members and
online at EventBrite.

Anniversaries

Kensington Club met

Tuesday, June 2
On Tuesday, June 2, women of Kensington Club met
at Mulligans for a delicious meal including chicken casserole as the main dish.
After a brief meeting, the group traveled to rural
Paton, stopping at Sweet Betty Lous. The gift shop has
many old and new items displayed uniquely by Jackie
Sandeen and Penny McGovern. They are open Friday
afternoons and Saturdays. Special sale dates are on the
calendar for the summer.

Happy 69th Anniversary!

Earlene and Floyd of Farnhamville will celebrate

their 69th wedding anniversary on June 14. Cards maybe sent to P.O. Box 295, Farnhamville, IA 50538. Earlene Schenck and Floyd Wilson were married on June
14, 1946 at the Humbolt Methodist Church.

Lot for Sale

1716 Grand Ave. Moorland, Iowa

100x179 Has Water and Electricity Hook Up
Taking Bids until June 16
Indicate Property Bid on Envelope

City of Moorland
Box 128 Moorland, IA 50566
515-549-3534
cityofmoorland@yahoo.com

Hostesses of the Kensington Club meeting...

Pictured standing from left to right are Paulette Carlson, Jackie Sandeen and Linda Benson Paulette Carlson and
Linda Benson were the hostesses for Kensington. They are standing with Jackie Sandeen of Sweet Betty Lous, rural Paton.

Gowrie
Recycle
Thursday,
August 23rd

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Caseys General Store opens new store in Gowrie...

Caseys General Store opened their new store in Gowrie Thursday, June 4. The new location is a block from their old
location on Main Street. The new store offers more space for customers inside the store and in the parking lot. Additional
services found at the new location are a full service deli, larger restrooms, and the availability of diesel fuel.

Happy 1st Birthday

Christian Blake DeVries!!

July 4th Event Pre-Registration

Preparations are underway for the annual Independence Day celebration in Gowrie! A few events do
recommend pre-registration to help with planning and
ordering of t-shirts. Check out the full list of celebration events online at gowrie.org. A flyer listing the full
list of events will be included in the July 1st Gowrie
News! The Gowrie Growth Group (G3G formerly the
Gowrie Jaycees) will be hosting several events throughout the Independence Day celebration. They are just one

Security Savings Bank

announces new Loan
Officer in Gowrie
Jenny Lizer...

Bradley S. Lane, President of Security Savings Bank,

is pleased to announce that Jenny Lizer has accepted a
new position as Loan Officer in our Gowrie office. She
is a graduate of Prairie Valley High School and has been
working part time for us while attending college. She
graduated this spring from Iowa State University with a
bachelors degree in accounting.
She enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew
and loves watching the Cyclones! Since Jenny grew up
in the Gowrie area, you might already be acquainted. She
is excited to be working full time for Security Savings
Bank and will serve you well. Please stop in and say
hello!

group of volunteers along with the support of many local

businesses that help make the whole celebration a great
success!
The Firecracker 40 mile bicycle ride will start and
end in Gowrie at Marvs Market Street Bar and Grill. Cyclists will travel through Farnahmville, to the elementary
school, Slifer, Callender, Moorland and back to Gowrie.
Pre-registration is encouraged by June 20th to receive a
discounted rate, t-shirt, dinner coupon, and sagwagon
service. Contact Doug Johnson for more information.
Cyclists can also sign up in person on Saturday, June
27th at Marvs. Ride starts at 9:00 am.
G3G also sponsors the Street Dance to be held on
Friday night, July 3rd on Main Street in front of Marvs
Market Street Bar and Grill. The dance again features
the talented Jay Clyde Band with Gowrie native Ronley
King.
Freedom 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by G3G on
Saturday morning, July 4th. Registration is 6:30 am to
7:15 am with a start time of 7:30 am. Pre-registration is
recommended but not required. A reduced fee and t-shirt
are provided with pre-registration. Top three runners in
each division will receive a medal. There are six different divisions based on age. Contact Brad Lane for more
information.
Pre-registration for the Great Plains FFA Tractor
Ride is due July 1st to help with planning logistics for the
ride. Registration is $25.00 and tractors will depart from
Laurel Park in Gowrie (near the football field) at 9:00 am
on Friday, July 3rd. Students plan the event and it proves
to be educational for the participants as well!! Last year
many patriotic flags adorned the successful ride as tractors traveled to Dolliver Park.
Watch for more information in the Gowrie News
highlighting other organizations and events for Gowries
Independence Day Celebration.

Christian Blake DeVries will be celebrating his 1st

birthday Tuesday, June 16.
Christians parents are Amanda and Damon DeVries
of Gowrie.
Grandparents are the late Carolyn Vladeff, Kelly and
Pat Vladeff, Gowrie and William and Cathy Miklosovic,
Muskegon, MI.
Anyone wishing to send birthday wishes, please mail
them to PO Box 271, Gowrie, IA 50543.
Birthday cake will be served at the Gowrie City Park,
Sunday, June 14 after church, weather pending.

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Wednesday, Jun 10 - Turkey Roast, Potatoes w/ Gravy, Cooked Cabbage,

Strawberries, OJ
Thursday, Jun 11 - Crunchy Pollock, Sweet Potato Wedges, Lima Beans or
Corn, Pineapple Crunch, Raspberry Lemonade
Friday, Jun 12 - Golden Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Harvard Beans,
Sunshine Salad, WW Roll
Monday, June 15 - Ham balls, Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Angel Food Cake
w/ Strawberries
Tuesday, Jun 16 - Chicken & Noodle Casserole, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots,
Onions, Apricots, Pumpkin Custard, OJ
Wednesday, Jun 17 - Taco Salad, Corn Salad, Plums, Royal Brownie, Tomato Juice

June 10, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Tylers Take

On News and Occurrences around the

Dayton Review-Gowrie News area...
By Tyler Anderson

Lets get acquainted! Hey there, friends. Im Tyler

Anderson, son of Andy Anderson, and the grandson of
Marilyn Anderson and the late Leonard Anderson.
Its great to be back in my hometown after spending
the past seven years in Amarillo, Texas. I recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in
History.
In the journalism realm, I have previously served as
a sports reporter, associate editor, interim editor and coeditor of The Prairie West Texas A&Ms student newspaper. Thats a lot of titles and Ive won some awards, but
Im not one to brag. Before moving back home, I worked
for the Amarillo Globe-News during my last semester of
college as a content editor and sports reporter.
From here on out, Ill be helping the Dayton ReviewGowrie News with writing stories ranging from Southeast Valley sports to hard news while providing photos,
managing and updating our Facebook page and Twitter
(check out the Dayton Review-Gowrie News Facebook
page and @DReview_GNews on Twitter, if you havent
liked or followed us just yet), and a lot of other little
things.
In return, I get a pretty sweet office in beautiful,
downtown Dayton. Im here Monday through Friday
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so feel free to drop on by. I would
love to get to know everyone, whether its for the first
time or the millionth time. However, my office hours may
change, but I will keep you in the loop. My promise to
you is to always be straightforward.
But enough about me, lets talk about the recent happenings around our community:
The show must go on. The Dayton Alumni Banquet held its (possibly) last event on May 23 with Judy
Nemechek-Heidner stepping down after putting the event
together for the past eight years. Its a huge event for
the city of Dayton and it is a great way for those who
have donned the scarlet and black throughout the years
to come back and celebrate the fact that youre a Dayton
Tiger a pretty awesome and exclusive club.
It may be a little bit to ask for, but someone should
step up and take the reins for this gorgeous ceremony. If
all else fails, I dont see why it cant be extended to those
who graduated from Southeast Webster and Southeast
Webster-Grand. An event with Tigers and Eagles, oh my!
By the way, does anyone know where I can find that
sweet backdrop with the huge Tiger? Id like to take a
selfie with it.
How about a Hall of Fame? From all of the rumblings that Ive been hearing, the old Power and Light
Building will be converted into a museum. While Im a
huge fan of the project, there is something that sticks out
to me like a sore thumb.
Why is the city of Dayton and the Dayton Historical Society not talking to the Dayton Wranglers and the
Dayton Rodeo Celebration Committee about attaching a
Dayton Rodeo Hall of Fame and Visitors Center to the
project as well?
Dayton has great history and traditions, but its none
different than any other Smallville, U.S.A. Why not capitalize on something that makes Dayton stick out in the
crowd?
By a country mile, the Rodeo is most recognized
event that Dayton puts on, as it is known throughout
statewide and nationwide. Why not celebrate those who
have contributed in turning the Rodeo from a small gathering into a premier event?
I think that by putting a Dayton Rodeo Hall of Fame
and Visitors Center, the cashflow to help fund the project
will increase exponentially.
Why Lady Jags? I have encountered this question
a few times. Do I call the Southeast Valley Jaguar girls
teams volleyball, basketball, softball, you name it the
Lady Jags?
For one, it has a better ring to it than the proper name
for a female Jaguar: the jaguaress. Picture that for a second. It would be awkward to say in Jaguaress golf this
past week Not as catchy as Lady Jags, in my opinion.
Its not as majestic either.
My West Texas A&M roots are to blame also. I covered the Buffaloes (shortened to the Buffs or as my colleague Lance Lahnert at the Amarillo Globe-News call
them the Buffies) and the Lady Buffs. Once upon a
time, the Lady Buffs were the Buffettes. Not as awesome
as Lady Buffs.
By the way, my sweet diploma came in the other day.
On one final note, the Jaguars and the Lady Jags just
started up their baseball and softball seasons. Both teams
should be really fun to watch this year, as both come into
the new season with a solid core of players and great
depth.
So whenever you have a chance, Id recommend that
you catch a game or two.
Tyler can be reached at tylerliger87@gmail.com.

Imperfect parenting of imperfect kids...

This message goes out to the young mom with
three boys who recently apologized about not being able
to stifle her energetic brood and to the parents of all kids
who have ever acted out in public, but especially those
with boys who are not always perfect. (Those of you with
perfect kids need read no further. Wink.)
The rest of us know who we are. Were the ones
in checkout line at the supermarket with a kid wailing so
loudly the store manager comes over and offers to bag
our groceries. Weve had to leave a store and a halffull cart more than once because the behaviors of our
children made further shopping impossible. We do not
always look forward to parent teacher conferences. We
are those parents.
We find ourselves sighing and apologizing a lot.
Sometimes even when theres nothing to apologize for.
It becomes second nature and comes with the territory
uncharted territory for most of us. Because who ever
thinks they will be a parent to imperfect kids?
Certainly not me.
But it happens. Thank goodness.
Its probably politically incorrect to differentiate
boys from girls. Each child comes with their own unique
set of gifts and challenges. This is true. But I am here,
deep in the trenches, telling you that mothers of boys
(as in plural) belong to an elite club. Its a club filled
with bruises, burping at breakfast, tadpoles in the sink,
wrestling after dinner and broken things. Lots and lots
of broken things along with mistakes and misbehaviors
they truly dont mean to commit, at least not most of the
time.
As parents, we learn to anticipate their blunders
and any number of scenarios can tug us in the gut with a
sense of dread and dj vu. Its a tug that hits unexpectedly,
like a baseball through a window.
The phone rings and caller ID shows its from
the school. A letter arrives addressed To the Parents
of Someone starts a conversation with, Youll never
guess what I saw your kid doing at the (fill in the blank).
A neighbor rings your doorbell. While on a field trip, you
lose sight of your son for a moment and the next thing
you hear glass shattering.
You probably should be embarrassed. Heck,
you are embarrassed. Because gosh darn it, if you were a
better stricter, more on the ball parent they wouldnt
do these things!
You are trying your best and still they spray paint
the trees in the backyard. They mix Mentos and Coke.
They take apples from the neighbors tree without asking
or throw rocks at each other just because they can.
Those things.
On a good day, they lose the chain from their

Community Pharmacy
offers Medication
Therapy Management

In January 2015 Carol Laidler was suffering from

stomach pain. A diagnosis of Type II diabetes had previously been controlled through diet and exercise, but
the disease intensified, causing her to begin taking medicine. She experienced an upset stomach but didnt become overly concerned.
Then her triglyceride (a type of fat found in the
blood which convert to energy between meals) levels
went haywire, Carol was prescribed another medication
to control them. Additionally, she was taking potassium
to rectify a deficiency in her system. The three medications interacted and caused Carol to have intense stomach pain.
She contacted registered pharmacist Jane Moeller
at Community Pharmacy and asked her to evaluate her
medications. Community Pharmacy offers a new service to patients called Medication Therapy Management
(MTM). Carol met with Jane and Megan Snyder, PharmD. They went over Carols health profile, analyzing
all her health issues and the medications she takes to
control them. The results were changes in Carols medication.
The medicine she takes for her triglycerides was
swapped for a different prescription, the medicine she
takes for her potassium was changed to a more easily
swallowed tablet, and the medicine she takes for diabetes was changed to a time-release version. Carols stomach pain disappeared. The medical providers know
your health issues. The pharmacists know the drugs.
Continued on page 11...

bicycle or take the book Im reading to cover the tadpole

bowl. A bad day often involves broken glass. Hopefully
not the tadpole glass.
When I was a rookie parent every minor
infraction seemed intense. Each boyish blunder hung
heavy around my neck like a noose. Hot Wheels cars
clogging the toilet? Picking the neighbors peonies?
Cringe worthy.
But you know how the saying goes: When life
hands you a noose, make it into a necklace. It took me
years, but I stopped cringing over the small stuff. Then
I realized almost all of it is small stuff. That is cause for
celebration for imperfect parents with imperfect kids
everywhere.
Rejoice! We can wear our nooselaces with
a semi-sense of pride and learn to laugh at the bulk of
it. What else can we do? They are kids (or boys as the
case may be) and they do dumb things like bring a tree
frog home in their pants pocket. Or have a contest to see
who can eat the most pizza before throwing up. Or make
yellow snow.
They make mistakes. So do we. All of us. Perfect
or not. When we stick together and love one another
despite our imperfections, it changes our definition of the
word and makes the term unnecessary, not unattainable.
When they mess up and break something again
(and they will) often the best we can do is laugh and
apologize not necessarily in that order. And we can do
so understanding that things are things and kids are kids.
The difference being one can be replaced; the
other cannot.
Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated
columnist, published playwright and author. She
welcomes having readers follow her column on the Slices
of Life page on Facebook.

The Andrews Brothers:

A Musical Salute to the
Swinging 40s!

Submitted by Lily Allen-Duenas

The Andrews Brothers, opens June 4 and runs

through June 28 on the Old Creamerys Main Stage, with

shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00
pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

A USO show is threatened with cancellation
when a certain famous trio of singing sisters fails to appear, and its up to three earnest and determined stagehands to go on with the show! Mistaken identities and
madcap adventure along with the music of an entire generation highlight this wonderful valentine to the heroes of
World War II. The Andrews Brothers is written by Roger
Bean.

The cast includes Ali Foley, Ryan Gaffney,
Vaughn Irving, and Zack Steele. The musicians include
Tim Daugherty and Derek Dreier. Sean McCall is the director.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $18.50 for students, with a $12 special student rush rate for students
purchase their tickets 30 minutes before the performance
begins. Sponsored by Rockwell Collins. The Andrews
Brothers is Rated G.

Call the box office for tickets and more information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit
professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa.
In 2015, the company is celebrating 44 years of bringing
live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the
Midwest.

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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events

Down Memory Lane

B Y

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

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

10-Jun
11-Jun


12-Jun
13-Jun

14-Jun
15-Jun

16-Jun
17-Jun

Birthdays
Shawn E. Anderson, Tom Hanson
Jerry Booth, Kerinda Brundage
Cindy Carstens, Tamara Hanson
Parker Johnson
Raymond Wilson
Nick Lanning, Cortney Pearson
Alan Seil
Juanita Borland, Brett Kail
Rachel Seil, Sharon Vogel
Erwin Vosberg, Paul Vote
Robert Carlson, Brent Monson
Sara Nolte

10-June
12-June



14-June

15-June
16-June

Anniversaries
Calvin and Marge Wooters.
John and Carole Erritt;
Paul and Kristen Fields;
Paul and Sarah Lusmann;
Fred and Sharlene Vote.
Rob and Sue Hansen;
Floyd and Earlene Wilson.
Larry and Kathy Foote.
Roger and Kim Kopecky;
Nick and Jenni Pudenz.

Remember...

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The Gowrie News: Ph. 515-352-3325, Fax 352-3309,

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Take a walk with me back in years

Week of June 10th to June 17th

Wednesday, June 10
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. SCC @ Home
11:00 a.m. G 2-JVR Soft GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Clarion-Goldfield
2:00 p.m. G Varsity Only Soft GAME - Southeast
Valley @ West Central Valley
Thursday, June 11
6:00 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Madrid
Friday, June 12
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Manson NWW @ Home
4:00 p.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Alta-Aurelia
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Alta-Aurelia
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Alta-Aurelia
Saturday, June 13
ACT TEST
5:00 p.m. B V Base MADRID BASEB - B V Base
9:00 a.m. G V Softball SOUTHEAST VALLEYSoftball Tournament
Monday, June 15
G 2-JVR Soft GAME - Webster City @ Southeast
Valley
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Ogden @ Home
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Pocahontas Area
@ Southeast Valley
4:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Pocahontas Area
@ Southeast Valley
Tuesday, June 16
1:30 p.m. G 2-JVR Soft GAME - Gilbert @
Southeast Valley
5:15 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Greene County
Wednesday, June 17
5:15 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Greene County
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. PAC @ Home
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ East Sac County
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Southeast Valley
@ East Sac County

S A R A

June 10, 2015

Well, it was nice while it lasted wasnt it? I am talking about the lower gasoline prices. As I recall they went
down by pennies but the last several raises have been at
least fifteen or sixteen cents and closer together. Since
those automotive pioneers introduced the public to the
horseless carriage before the turn into the twentieth
century I imagine the price of gas has often been the
subject of the day. In the years 1927 through 1953
gas prices didnt fluctuate much - $.21 to $.27 per gallon. Seems nice, eh? Well not so as at todays prices that
would have see-sawed, ranging from $1.93 to $2.59 so
it still took a lot of the earned dollar. It appears transportation prices still take a good portion of our earnings.
Cars in the 1950d ranged $2,000 to $3,000 (approx. for
common Fords & Chevys) so they, too would have been
in line with earnings whatever the year. I liked it when
just a few weeks ago I could fill up my little car with a
$20.00 bill and still might have a little change jangling in
my pocket.

Do you ever watch the Pickers show in TV
the treasure-junk dealers from Iowa that travel around
the country looking for discarded items that some have
hoarded in sheds and barns and the like? Every so often they find one of the early gas pumps and if it is in
one piece, even though rusted and riddled with chipped
paint and dings, they go nuts over the discovery. Then
the dickering over a price starts if the owner is willing to
consider selling.

I doubt too many are around in my generation
who now remember the glass topped pumps. There was
a handle on the side and it would be used to pump the
gas up into that glass tank. Thus the device for obtaining
gasoline for our vehicles was a pump and though automatic today they still pump the gas. Those glass topped
ones were marked with gallons so the number of gallons
requested were pumped into the tank. Then the nozzle
would be placed into the cars access to its tank and released into it. That was in the days when the attendant
came out to wait on you. No one was allowed to pump
their own gas. He would then hand figure the amount of
gallons pumped times the price per gallon. And, the best
part was you didnt have to leave your car in any weather.
In addition the attendant, always a male, probably station owner most times, would also clean your windows,
at least the front and back. And, hed usually ask if youd
like the radiator and oil levels checked, hoping for an oil
sale. Oh, yeah, even in the newer cars oil was burned
between full changes and so you kept good tabs on it.
Ditto with water. When winter came you filled with antifreeze, If you were extra nice, they might even check
your tires but first you paid for your gas (and any oil you
might need added) then drove over to the air hose. Now,
that was service! Do you ever hear anyone referring to
the place where you get gas as a service station? There
is no service any more. Oh, someone may help a regular, like little old ladies. Before you say anything, I
still put gas in my own car.
Now we go to Caseys, the Quik Trip, Kum & Go,
etc. The good thing about those places is that you can
make it a one stop if you dont want to take super market
time, willing to pay the higher (much) prices or just want
a newspaper, the only thing the same price anywhere you

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go in D.M. anyway. After those pump into the glass

tanks came the more modern ones but still not fully automatic and the attendant still did their thing. But the
windshield washing, tire checking, etc. had been relegated back to the cars driver. Somewhere along the line
receptacles were hung to the side of a tank or on a nearby
pole. There was water (probably not changed all day) a
squeegee and some paper towels nearby and you did you
own windows.
Some readers are probably more aware of the first
automatic pumps the ones that we now have that tell
you the price per gallon, how many gallons you have
pumped and the total price. These are totally self-service
and you go inside to pay. If you choose to pay inside
there are all those goodies and pop coolers in close sight
to entice one to spend more. But, there are many where
you can pay at the pump and set the pump for the
amount you want. I still go inside to pay.

How long do you think it will be until we drive
up and use our smart phones or whatever device has
come out by then and order our gas and somehow the
cars can be automatically accessed and magically we
have our fill, then using our trusty smart phone tell it to
pay and were done. Of course by then we may not be
using gasoline at all. They are working on a lot of those
things now and there are what I call combo cars that go
primarily on electricity and thus use very little gasoline.
Riding with my Pastor in his Prius recently the funeral
procession went from Des Moines to the Vets Cemetery
near Van Meter. He announced that because of our speed
he got 64 MPG. Its getting closer but I doubt I will ever
see those something other than gasoline, diesel, electric
vehicles come into common usage. For now, my little
four cylinder, several years old Ford will get me where I
need to go.

Some of you readers may be writing about the
vehicle and their fuels of our day as history for your great
grandkids. Keep notes and pictures and your personal
memories. You might get some no way!, really? and
I cant believe that like I get now when I say we didnt
even know what a TV, computer, cell phone , etc. were
when I was their age. So whatever generation you are
in, keep remembering. Someone will be interested in
hearing about your day.

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June 10, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Gowrie Care Center resident. . .

Marie Hockemeier, 92, overcame polio,

enjoyed roller skating in her youth
Son farms near Boxholm. . .
By Jill Viles

Pastor Richard Rehfeldt of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church may have wondered if any of his sermons
truly made a difference in my life. The honest answer is
that, in my teens and twenties, much of his advice was
heard, but forgotten a few hours later.

It wasnt that I didnt care, I was simply too busy
and too young for much of his important advice to sink
in. However, I do remember one particular sermon and a
daily affirmation that have remained with me to this day.

In this notable sermon, Pastor Rehfeldt recounted a day when he was to visit a parishioner in a nursing
home. Knowing that this woman had recently moved in
to a care facility after a lengthy illness, Pastor Rehfeldt
came prepared with prayers and biblical scripture promoting acceptance of life circumstances. He had made
many of these types of visits previously, and he knew a
sorrowful heart was often par for the course.

Yet, when he arrived for this visit, he encountered a parishioner with a vibrant smile and a warm welcome to her room. Only days into her placement, she had
taken to knitting caps for newborn babies. Her bed was
neatly made and a rainbow of pastel caps adorned her
comforter.

She rocked in the chair beside the bed, eagerly
chatting away about the dozens of caps already placed
with newborns departing from the hospital for their new
lives. Skeins of colorful yarn spilled from the basket at
her feet, and she described the new orders she hoped to
fill in the coming days.

It was then that Pastor Rehfeldt realized this
woman was actually ministering to him. In these brief
days of transition, she had learned to forego feelings of
self-pity and loneliness, and transform her life, even from
within a care center, into a life lived in service to others.
He offered four words of advice that have stayed with me
to this day: Bloom where youre planted.

In the coming years I strived to take these words
to heart and seek out friendships with others of similar
mindset. As I visit residents of the Gowrie Care Center
seeking stories for the papers senior series, I am often
the richer as I depart, filled with memories of lives lived
to the fullest. But, one resident in particular has truly
touched my heart, and I am reminded of my pastors sermon each time I visit her.

As I entered the room of Marie Hockemeier, I
couldnt help but notice the rays of sunshine spilling into
the room from her open window. Various plants adorned
the windowsill basking in the light. Marie offered an eager smile, and I quickly realized, this would be an interview unlike any other.

She pointed to the unoccupied twin bed at the
side of the room. She told me of the mending she does
for other members of the care center. Additionally, she

recycles old wash cloths into bibs for babies.

Marie opened our interview by describing her
youth in Vincent, a small town northeast of Fort Dodge.
Marie was second to the oldest and she grew up with four
brothers. I was a bit of a Tomboy, explained Hockemeier, What my brothers could do, I could do too.

Marie insists she liked all the subjects she studied in school and she attended through the eighth grade.
Following this, Marie worked in Fort Dodge in various homes doing housework. The most exciting part of
each week involved a walk to the skating rink where she
rolled her cares away, each Friday night. She insisted
she wasnt afraid to walk home alone at night. These
were different times she insisted.

Hockmeier married and had two children. Her
daughter, Phyllis, studied to be a nurse. Later, she married a Lutheran pastor and they settled in Peoria. Sadly,
she passed away from cancer at the age of 57. Her son,
Rudy is a farmer, and he also drives a truck. He lives
south of Boxholm. Currently, Marie has 13 grandchildren.

Marie described happy times as she worked with
chickens at the Dixon Hatchery. It seemed a small world
as we realized she tended flock just across the street from
my present-day home. I love to work, insisted Hckemeier. If it werent for the fact I am about to be 93, I
would love to work. As I listened to Marie, I realized
this wasnt just a sound byte. This zest for life was inherent in her character, and I felt myself the richer as I
continued to learn of her life story.

At the age of 27, Marie came down with polio.
Though doctors told her shed never walk again, Marie
kept at her rehabilitation. Im the kind of person, if I
need to do something, Im just going to do it, she insisted. Eventually, and with much will-power, Marie
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finishes strong

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Changes in the future of pharmacy include new programs like Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
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changes will reduce confusion for patients who receive a
new medicine while in the hospital that replaces a previous prescription. Another service involves pharmacists
providing health assessments in the community at health
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Dr. Ronald H. Lingren, 79

Dr. Ronald H. Lingren died on June 1, 2015, less

than a month from his 80th birthday. He passed suddenly,
but peacefully, with his children and wife by his side.

Ron was born in Gowrie, Iowa June 26, 1935

the third of four sons of a tenant farmer and a grade
school teacher. He and his brothers Herb, Chuck and Ted
rose from these humble beginnings to become the first in
their family to graduate from college, all four achieving
PhDs.
He was a graduate of Iowa State University, and
received his PhD from the University of Iowa, kicking off
a 50-year career and leadership in the field of educational
and clinical psychology. Rons clinical psychology
practice focused on counseling emotionally troubled
adolescents and children. Countless patients benefited
from his grounded, positive guidance and expertise.
In tandem, Ron served for many years as professor of
educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin
at Milwaukee, where he received the title of Professor
Emeritus for his work. Ron was a founding member of
the National Association of School Psychologists and
served on its Executive Board. In addition, he served
as president of the Wisconsin Association of School
Psychologists. He was a dedicated mentor to students and
future leaders in his field throughout his 50-year career.
In the middle of his teaching and counseling
career he served three terms as a Wisconsin State
Representative (1974-80), where he served on the
influential Joint Finance Committee and received
multiple citations from state governors. In 1983 he was
appointed by Governor Tony Earl to the Great Lakes
Higher Education Board of Directors, where he served
for decades.
He was very proud of his 42 years serving in the
US military. He served four years in the Army - including
a tour in the Korean War and was the recipient of the

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Robert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship
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Annette Ruhs Kruse,
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James G. Davis, Pastor

Mondays:
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Armor of God Class
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2nd & 4th Tuesday:
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Lunch Bunch 4:30-6:00 PM
Youth Mission Team 5:15
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Wed., June 10

7:00 p.m. Bible Study
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Thurs., June 11
9:00 am Women of the
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6:30 p.m. Callender
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7:00 p.m. Bible Study
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Tues., June 16
7:00 p.m. Womens
Evening Bible Study,
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9:00 a.m. Sunday School

10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship
Friday, June 12th
1:00 PM Quilters
Sunday, June 14th
9:30 AM Worship
2:30 PM Emmaus Reunion
Group
5:00 PM Youth Group
Tuesday, June 16th
12:00 PM Small Group
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6:00 PM VBS Meeting @
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Thursday, June 18th
3:00 PM Worship Service at
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Pastor James H. Chesnutt

9:00 am Sunday Worship

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Bible Study
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Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Study at
Dan & Colleen
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CHURCH
James G. Davis, Pastor
9:15 am Sunday Worship
Wed: 9:00 a.m. Womens
Bible Study at Church

9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 Sunday Worship
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3:00 p.m. GCC Devotions
7:30 p.m. Rain site for
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Concert
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Taped Service
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Craig Vote, Pastor
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Karen Young, Pastor

9:00 am Sunday Worship

National Defense Service and United Nations Service

medals. He served 38 years as a Major with the Air Force
Reserves, and was recipient of the Armed Forces Reserve
medal. In addition to being a chief weapons officer,
an expert marksman, a radio operator, and a behavior
scientist (code for psychologist), he served on the 1959
security detail for Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchevs
visit to Iowa.
Ron was a passionate, deeply loving, caring, and
dedicated family man a wonderful father and husband.
His great sense of humor often spilled over into goofiness
and shared laughter with family and friends. Yet, Ron
always knew how to give great comfort to others who
needed his support. He knew what to say or do when it
mattered most, even a smile, a hug, or just being there.
Jazz, poetry, romantic gestures, silly jokes, and sunsets
he loved them all. Rons cats were always a big part
of his life. Ron was a big sports fan as well, and was
especially loyal to his Iowa Hawkeyes, Wisconsin
Badgers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Green Bay Packers.
Ron was privileged to travel all over the world
with his wife and children, and especially enjoyed the
tropical beaches of St. John USVI but he never forgot
his humble roots and was grateful for having lived such a
deeply joyous life.
Ron raised two children, Scott and Kristin, with
his first wife Dot, with whom he always remained a friend.
His marriage to Amy in 1990 brought him immense joy,
and they were one month from celebrating their 25th
wedding anniversary together. He also delighted in being
a grandfather to Ava, the daughter of Amys daughter
Kate and her husband Paul.
He is survived by his wife Amy; son Scott &
his wife Theresa; daughter Kristin; Amys daughter Kate,
her husband Paul and their daughter Ava; and brothers
Charles & Ted Lingren.
A memorial service and reception will be held
this Saturday, June 6th at 1pm at the Beaches Chapel
in Jacksonville Beach, Florida (1701 Beach Blvd,
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250). A burial with full
military honors will be scheduled for early July (date
to be determined) at the Veterans National Cemetery in
Jacksonville, Florida

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Lehigh River Days will be held June 19-21. We
are currently seeking parade entries. The parade will be
Saturday at 10 a.m. starting on the East Green by the elevator. There is no entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded. For further information call Doug at 359-2545 or Dan
at 359-2502.

The Lehigh River Days committee is seeking
flea market vendors for Saturday, May 20. The flea market will be on the East Green. There is a $10 setup fee but
limited electricity is available. For further information
call Dan at 359-2502.

Lehigh River Days will be June 19-21 this year.
There is something for everyone. During the Womens
club supper there will be a short skit with the Lehigh
Bungling Outlaws gang.

The Ghostriders band will play classic country
music Friday night.

Saturday morning there will be the annual River
Days parade followed by kids games on Main Street. .Local musicians will play old country music also on Main
Street.

The Show and Shine Car Show will be from
11-2 on Main Street.

Following the Car Show, the high school rock
group, Essence of Larry,will play music for your fun and
enjoyment.

Mud volleyball and the flea market will be on
the East Green.

Saturday night the Lehigh Fire Department will
have a Hawaian luau on Main Street. There will be fun
and games for all to watch and enjoy.

Following the luau there will be 80s rock music
by the Road Toast band downtown.

Sunday will begin with the Community church
services at the ballpark, followed by the Lions Breakfast.

Sand volleyball will begin shortly after the
breakfast. Raffle drawings will finish the celebration.

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Submitted by Kevin Barker

Manson NW-Webster seventh grader Garrett
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Garrett attended the Iowa state finals during
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Barker, a member of the Iowa Junior High
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the 2014-15 school year.

All together, Barker competed in 19 events during the school year.

The 11th annual NJHFR is booked as the worlds
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Webster Co.
Planning and Zoning
LEGAL PUBLICATION
The Webster County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. on the second floor of
the county courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a rezone request.
New Coop has petitioned to change the zoning district from A-1 to
I-1. The purpose is to expand facilities.
The legal description is: A parcel of land in the NW of the NE
and the NE of the NE of Section 29, Township 88 North, Range
30 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and more particularly
described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of said Section 29;
thence S 001057 E 329.55 along the East line of said NE to the point
of beginning; thence continuing S 001057 E 158.35 along said East line;
thence S 824733 W 598.20; thence N 003427 W 371.86; thence S
580847 W 410.81; thence S 003427 E 348.70; thence N 892533 E
351.10; thence N 003427 W 165.98; thence N 824733 E 598.04 to
the East line of said NE ; thence S 001057 E 356.67 along said East
line of the NE ; thence S 894816 W 1845.93; thence N 580933 E
1313.53; thence N 894816 E 397.88; thence S 001057 E 150.00;
thence N 894816 E 330.00 to the point of beginning.
AND
All of Block 12 in the unincorporated Town of Roelyn, Webster County, Iowa, containing 1.14 acres exclusive of present established highways
of record.
AND
A parcel of land in the NE of the NE of Section 29-88-30, West
of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing
at the Northeast corner of said Section 29; thence South 502.0 feet along
the East lien of the NE of said Section 29; thence S 825830 W 598.1
feet to the point of beginning; thence S002330 E 176.05 feet; thence S
893630 W 351.1 feet; thence N 002330 W 348.7 feet to a point 175
feet normally distant Southeasterly of the center line of the Chicago North
Western Railway Co. main track; thence N 5820 E 410.8 feet along a line
parallel with and 175 feet normally distant Southeasterly of said main track
center line; thence S 002330 E 385.95 feet to the point of beginning:
Also: A parcel of ground 24 feet in width lying 14 feet Northerly and 10 feet
Southerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East
line of the NE of said Section 29, said point being 502.0 feet South of
the Northeast corner of said Section 29; thence S 825830 W 598.1 feet,
the above parcels containing 4.00 acres more or less and being subject to
easements of record. Note: The East line of the NE of Section 29-88-30
is assumed to bear due North and South.
Sheilah Lizer
Zoning Administrator

Webster Co.
Planning and Zoning
Legal Publication
The Webster County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. on the second floor of
the county courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a rezone request.

Grady has petitioned to change the zoning district from M-E to
A-2. The purpose is to be residential.

The legal description is: Lot 4 Petersons Sub Division of NW
Fr. of Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M.,
Webster County, Iowa; EXCEPT A parcel of land being part of the SE ,
SE of the NE of Section 12, Township 88 North, Range 29 West of the
5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and also part of Lot 4 of Peterson Sub-division of the NW of Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the
5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and described as follows: beginning at the
West corner of said Section 7; thence North 894238 West 41.70 along
the South line of the NE of said Section 12; thence North 01821 East
408.57 feet; thence North 94919 East 52.11 feet; thence North 01053
West 101.55 feet; thence South 894238 East 30.81 feet to a point on
the West line of the NW ; thence North 00052 West 309.06 feet along
the said West line; thence North 893914 East 475.70 feet; thence South
00052 East 870.57 feet; thence South 893914 West 475.70 feet along
the South line of the NW of said Section 7 to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains 10.00 acres and is subject to roadway easements of
record.

Five generations together in Gowrie...

Five generations were together recently at the Roger Brandes home, Gowrie. From left to right are Rose Youngquist,
Linda Brandes, Nathan Brandes, Chelsey Worrel, and Brantley Worrel. Rose Youngquist is Brantleys great, great, aunt.

Lady Jags softball...

Continued from page 7...

SV 200 001 0 3 7 3
St. Eds 000 030 1 4 8 1
Southeast Valley 12, Sioux Central 0 (4 innings):
After the tough loss to St. Edmond, the Lady Jags responded by hammering Sioux Central 12-0 on Wednesday in Harcourt.
Once again, the Lady Jaguar bats came alive, ignited
by a Cassie Zinnel single. Her teammates picked up on
the momentum, routing the Rebels in four innings.
Lambert recorded their victory of the season, improving to 3-2 in the 2015 season.
(Line score not provided)
Manson-NW Webster 5, Southeast Valley 4: On
Friday, the week ended in a sour note for the Lady Jags.
In Manson, the Manson NW-Webster Cougars upset
Southeast Valley 5-4.
The loss drops the Jaguars softball team to 5-4 in the
2015 campaign.
(Line score not provided)

Sheilah Lizer
Zoning Administrator

Anna Heatherington heads up to bat at the Woodward Granger game. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Legal Publication
AMENDMENT NUMBER 001 TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 051, AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES IN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA.
SECTION 1 SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 PURPOSE. This Ordinance shall designate the County
secondary roadways upon which all-terrain vehicles and off-road utility vehicles may operate.
SECTION 2 SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
SUBSECTION (4):
3) Reasonable Distance. In order to determine whether a particular distance of travel on a paved County Roadway is reasonable, the
following factors may be considered: a) the operators starting location; b)
any planned course of travel by the operator and/or any other individuals
the operator is riding with; c) the operators destination; d) the operators
place of residence. The above list is not exhaustive, other factors may be
considered by law enforcement.
SECTION 3 SHALL BE COMPLETELY REPLACED WITH THE
FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:
SECTION 3 OPERATION ON COUNTY ROADWAYS. A registered
all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle may be operated on unpaved
roadways in Webster County pursuant to the restrictions in this ordinance
and those restrictions imposed by the Iowa Code. An operator otherwise
in compliance with the terms of this Ordinance and any other applicable ordinance, regulation or laws may operate a registered all-terrain vehicle or
off-road utility vehicle on paved County owned roadways for a reasonable
distance, in order to permit the operator to freely traverse the Countys system of unpaved secondary roadways without interruption. Such operation
may begin one hour after sunrise and must cease one hour before sunset.
SECTION 4 SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
SUBSECTION (11):
11) On privately owned land without the express consent of the
property owner. A violation of this section may be prosecuted under Section 7 of this Ordinance below; however, such a violation may also constitute a violation of Iowa Code Section 716 and may be prosecuted accordingly.
First Reading:
Approved

May 19, 2015
Second Reading:
Waived
May 19, 2015
Third Reading
Waived
Approved
June 2, 2015

Webster County Board of Supervisors

s/Keith Dencklau
Chairperson
s/Bob Singer
Supervisor
s/Clark Fletcher
Supervisor

s/Mark Campbell
Supervisor
s/Merrill Leffler
Supervisor

Junior Cassie Zinnel makes a base hit against Sioux Central on Wednesday in Harcourt. This was the beginning of a flood
of hits and runs for the Lady Jags, who defeated the Rebels 12-0 in four innings.

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and Frances (Selim) Lambert; brothers, Kenneth, Gary,

and Dennis Lambert; sister, Marjorie Collen, and brothers-in-law, Donald Collen and Clarence Hiveley.
Maxine Gloriann Lambert was born in Dayton on
February 4, 1935 and graduated from Lanyon High School
in 1952. Maxine was united in marriage to Maxwell B.
Worrall in Lanyon on June 18, 1955. They divorced after
25 years of marriage but remained close friends until his
death in 2007. Maxine was the Housing Coordinator at
Mid-Iowa Regional Housing Authority until her retirement and was an active member of the First Covenant
Church in Fort Dodge. Maxine enjoyed singing, dancing,
and spending time with her friends and family.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June
8, 2015, at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H., just north
of I.C.C.C. on Hwy. 169, Fort Dodge, with Rev. Allan
Redenius officiating. Burial will follow at Lost Grove
Township Cemetery, Harcourt. A visitation will be at 3:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church. LaufersweilerSievers Funeral Home is serving the family.
Memorials may be left to the First Covenant Church,
Fort Dodge.

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Community Pharmacy...
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Maxine Worrall, 80

Maxine Worrall, 80, of Fort Dodge, went to be with

the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Simpson
Health Center, Friendship Haven, surrounded by family
and friends.
Maxine is survived by her children, Michael Worrall of Denver, CO; Jeffrey (Corrin) Worrall of Florence, WI; Tracy (April) Worrall of Madrid; Peggy (John)
Gilbert of Waterloo; Scott (Kim) Worrall of Madrid; 19
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Geneva
Hiveley of Fort Dodge; Bonnie Youngdale of Webster
City; Charles (Ruth) Lambert of Harcourt; Paul (Pam)
Lambert of Coon Rapids, MN; sisters-in-law, Fay Lambert of Fort Dodge; Beverly Lambert of New London,
MN; and special friend, George Mack of Jolley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur

They all have to work together to make a person healthy,

says Laidler.
Jane Moeller attributes the changes in the services
pharmacies offers to the changing attitudes of Americans. We are showing more interest in maintaining our
health. In a national survey, 80% of responses indicated
Americans expect to be more active in managing their
health than ever before. At Community Pharmacy we are
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The MTM program the patients healthcare team
which includes the patient, their medical provider and
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medications used to control chronic conditions, we send
our suggestions for any changes in medications to the patients medical provider. Together, the team decides on
the best option, explains Moeller. So begins a new era
in pharmacy - helping patients to better utilize their medications and to enjoy a healthier life.

Megan Snyder, PharmD, and Jane Moeller, RPh, flank

Carol Laidler who utilized the Medication Therapy Management service at Community Pharmacy. Working with
Carol and her medical provider, the pharmacists found alternative medications to eliminate Carols stomach pain.

The cost of the program is covered on the Medicare

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Lanyon Covenant
Church celebrates
inaugural 5K Run/Walk

Submitted by Marc Murchison

More than 30 people participated in Lanyon
Covenant Churchs first ever 5K Run/Walk on Friday,
June 5.

So far as we know this was not only the first
v5K Lanyon Covenant has held, this is also the first 5K
in Lanyon, said Marc Murchison.

The event helped raise funds for camp scholarships for area children and teens, enabling them to go to
Summer Camp at Twin Lakes Camp near Manson.

It was great to see the community turn out to
cheer on the runners, Murchison said.

The streets of Lanyon saw some excitement as runners participated in the Lanyon Covenant Churchs inaugural 5k
Run/Walk on Friday. Photo provided by Marc Murchison.

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