Feb 10th Pages - Gowrie

Feb.
10
2016
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
VOL. 126 NO. 6
Gowrie Trees Forever provides

Ash Tree Suggestions to City Council

Members of the Gowrie Trees Forever organization met January 20, 2016.

Members present included Darrel Mischke,
Neal Fish, LeeAnn Gillespie, Sharon Mundt, Barb Langner, and Keith Streit.

The city council asked for this committees recommendation on what to do with ash trees located on city
property, including parks.
Over the past few years, several committee
members have used website sources or attended
Southeast Valley
Jazz concert
and pie auction
Tuesday, Feb. 16. . . .

The Marlin Benson Fun Run took place Saturday, Feb. 6 and seemed to be destined for success. Beginning with the snow storm which occurred Tuesday,
Feb. 2 laying a fresh layer of snow. Temperatures stayed
low throughout the week to not melt any of the snow,
which was one of the key factors for this event to take
place.

Webster County Ice Breakers is a club dedicated
to creating a good trail system in Webster County, IA for
all snowmobile enthusiasts to enjoy.

The Webster County Ice Breakers operate two
Groomers that they affectionately call Clank and Clunk.
Clank and Clunk along with their operators smoothed out
trails over the mapped course to allow for a smooth ride.

The morning of the Fun Run excitement and
anticipation for the beautiful day ahead was with the riders. There were 197 people registered for the fun run this
year. This made for a great turn out. Riders rode on a
designated path with stops in Dayton, Gowrie, Callender,

Its that time again to come out and support the
Southeast Valley Music Department at the Jazz Concert
and Pie Auction. It will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at
7:00 p.m. in the Southeast Valley High School gym in
Gowrie.

There will be great jazz entertainment by the
district champion high school jazz band, directed by Dianna Hanna, and by the high school jazz choir, directed
by Brandon Lewis.

A variety of pies, donated by the student music
members, will be auctioned off throughout the evening
by auctioneer Scott Klingson. The money raised will go
towards the music department trip this year to Omaha,
Nebraska, on Feb. 27 to 29. Some of the activities the
students will be taking in are a Mystery Dinner Theater,
Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Sky Zone,
and The Omaha Symphony.

So come on out and support the Southeast Valley Music Department, listen to some
great jazz music, and take
home a delicious pie!!
trainings specifically to learn about the Emerald Ash

Borer and its affects on the ash tree population. This
insect is as close as Boone County.

Within approximately seven years of the insect
invading a town, most ash trees could be infected. Some
signs of infection include dieback in the trees crown
and D-shaped exit holes in bark. Professionally applied
chemical treatment prior to infestation is available.

Among tree professionals there seems to be
mixed review on the effectiveness/worthiness of the
various chemical treatments. For example, the chemical drip line could extend beyond the crown, negatively
affecting nearby plants including gardens. Controlling
insects that feed under the bark with insecticides is often
challenging. Some trees dont live even though theyve
been treated.

Once a tree dies, branches are brittle creating
hazard to those involved in the trees removal. Following much discussion, members agreed to suggest that the
town proactively start the process of removing ash trees
on city property. Trees currently in poor condition or
those with proximity issues could be removed first.

The group recommended that throughout the
next few years, the city make plans to remove as many
ash trees as the citys budget allows. It was mentioned
that firewood from tree removal could be made available
to interested citizens. Keith will relay these suggestions
to the city council.

Personal property owners will need to consider options for any ash trees on their land. Trees Forever members continue to focus efforts on tree plantings
throughout the community.
Benson Fun Run continued

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Snow accumulation 5 to 12 inches...
People of all ages came out to enjoy

fun on the Marlin Benson Fun Run Saturday, Feb.
6. Photo by Webster County Ice Breakers.

Area schools and business were closed
Tuesday, Feb. 2. due to a massive snow storm.
Sport events and Groundhog day festivities were
also rescheduled. The storm continued for most
of the day.

The snow storm total accumulation was
between 5 to 12 inches across Webster County. It
was reported that Fort Dodge received 9.7 inches, Otho 10 inches, and Gowrie reported receiving 12 inches.

Strong winds of 25-45 mph made the
day even more challenging for road crews. They
did a great job though with the challenges they
faced trying to keep
the roads as clear as possible.
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Jaguars rout South Central Calhoun 78-48;

entire team gets playing time, great shooting
Jaguars climb to 15-3. . .

Cade King, #2 demonstrates great defense for the
Jaguars Thursday evening against SCC. Photo by Lynn
Rittgers.
The Southeast Valley Jaguars ended their regular season by routing South Central Calhoun Feb. 2 7848.

The Jaguars improved their regular to 15-3.

The Jaguars led at halftime by the score of 36-19
and the Jags were always in control of the game.

Leading statistical leaders for the Jaguars were:
Conner Conrad with 24 points and 9 rebounds; Logan
Boerner, 12 points and 6 assists; Dakota Jaeschke, 10
points; Keegan Goodwin, 7 points;

Caleb Jondle 5 points, Cade King 5 points and
4 steals; Keenan Ferry 4 points and 3 blocks,; Josh Carlson 3 points; Myles Davis 2 points and 5 rebounds; Alex
Pliner 7 rebounds; Nolan Johnson 3 assists; Nolan Brand,
2 points; Sam Berglund ,2 points; Tommy Lennon, 2
points.

Since the Jaguars soared ahead early in the game
all of the players enjoyed playing time. Its great to see
everyone contributing, said one observer.

The Jaguars once again were great in the shooting department. The Jags were 33-63 in field goal shooting (52%) and were nearly 50% from three range at 1023.

Logan Boerner was 5-7 in field goal shooting
and Keenan Ferry, coming off the bench, was 2-2.

Senior Conner Conrad was 10-17 in shooting
and 4-8 from three range. Boerner was 2-3 from three
Wednesday, Feb 10
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Thursday, Feb 11
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, Feb 12
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Monday, Feb 15
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, Feb 16
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.
Wednesday, Feb 17
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.
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range.

While the team was hot in shooting, the Jags
were dominating on the boards with 42 total boards.

The Jaguars also had 23 assists and seven
blocks.

The Jags had three remaining games including
one on Friday, one on Monday against South Central
Calhoun and a final game on Thursday versus Ogden.
Southeast Valley
Jaguars win thriller
in overtime 74-66
Jags Dominate
Boards with 47...

The Southeast Valley Jaguars defeated East Sac
County 74-66 in an overtime thriller Friday night.

The Jaguars were behind 30-27 at the half and
tied the score at the end of regulation 49-49. The Jags
outscored East Sac 12-4 in overtime to win the game.

This was a close game that went into overtime,
said one coach. But we pulled it together and came out
with the win.

The Jaguars were led by Senior Conner Conrad
who had 23 points and was 9-20 in field goal attempts.

Dakota Jaeschke, Junior, also scored 23 points
and was a perfect 7-7 at the free throw line. Jaeschke also
had a session high 17 rebounds to lead the Jaguars. And
Jaeschke also led the team in assists with 8.

Other scorers for the Jaguars were Logan Boerner, 8; Caleb Jondle, 9; Myles Davis, 6; Keegan Goodwin,
3; and Cade King, 2.

The Jaguars had a season high 47 rebounds.
Getting rebounds for the Jaguars were: Dakota Jaeschke,
17; Conner Conrad, 11; Alex Pliner, 6; Myles Davis, 5;
Cade King, 4; Keegan Goodwin, 2; Nolan Johnson, 1;
and Logan Boerner, 1.

Myles Davis led in steals with three, Cade King
had two, and Conner Conrad had one.

Other highlights for the Jaguars were: Caleb
Jondle 3-4 in three point attempts and Logan Boerner was
2-4 in three point attempts.
Nolan Johnson, #3 brings the ball up the court

Thursday evening against SCC. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Tommy Lennon, #23 goes up strong for the Jaguars
scoring two points Friday evening against East Sac County.
Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
Gowrie United
Methodist Church
list of events

Gowrie combined Lent worship services begin
Wednesday, Feb. 10 with Ash Wednesday worship at
Gowrie UMC and rotate week to week between Gowrie
UMC and Zion Lutheran Church There will be a Soup
and worship service at Zion Lutheran Church on Feb. 17.

Everyone is invited to attend as Pastors Annette
Kruae and Jim Davis bring us the message each week
as we work toward the sorrow and celebration of Holy
Week (Easter).
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Our Saviours Lutheran
Church schedule of
events for the week

Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45
p.m. Confirmation Class will be held in the Fellowship
Hall. At 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy
Communion will be held.

Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 p.m. Women of the
Word will meet in the Fellowship Hall. At 6:00 p.m.
Chimes will meet. There will be a GriefShare Class in the
Fireside Room at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice will be held at
7:00 p.m.

Mens Group will meet in the Fireside Room at
9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Scarlet Cord Worship & Prayer will meet at
Gowrie Comm. Center at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Mon.day, Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. a
Bible Study with Don Doolittle will meet in the
Fireside Room.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 17 there will be a Lenten
Supper hosted by the Church Council from 5:30 p.m. to
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Mrs. Boyd Dewey spent Thursday in the home
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of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Klingson.

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vinchattle and David were
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and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bean.

Julie Hanson spent Monday afternoon with her
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grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hanson.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heim, Mr. and Mrs. Ray;
mond Heim and Mike, and Frank McCulley of Sac City
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were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haren
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright were Sunday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morrison.
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her birthday on Saturday evening were the girls of her
class at Cedar Valley and girl friends from Jefferson.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barnes, Mike, Pat, and
Pam, were Friday overnight guests in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Barnes, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoare, Mike and Jean, of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, were Sunday afternoon visitors in the Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hoare home.

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Madson, Brett and Todd,
were Sunday evening supper guests in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Oscar Madson.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luckenbill and Mike,
were Sunday evening supper guest in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Verne Lanning.

Mr. and Mrs. Jens Mortensen were Thursday
afternoon visitors with Katie Espelund.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Dewey were Sunday dinner
and afternoon guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Klingson.

Mrs. Jerry Warehime and Wayde were
Wednesday afternoon and supper guests in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bean.

Miss Mary Hoare of Fort Dodge spent the
weekend in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Hoare.

Miss Jennie Erritt, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erritt
and Jeffery were Thursday evening supper guest sin the
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home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Erritt in observance of Joyce
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Erritts Birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Madson were Thrusday
evening supper Mrs. J. C. Madson in observance of Roxannes birthday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dewey
Madson and children.

Mrs. Harold Barnes was a Wednesday afternoon visitor with Mrs. Alfred Klingson.
August Lanning Spent Saturday with Larry Bean.
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Mr. and Mrs. Otto Danker of Lehigh were
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Wednesday
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home.

Sunday Dinner guest in the Ted Swanson home
were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sandeen and family of Callender, and Sharon and Doug Swanson.

Frances Johnson and Mrs. Rex Bottorff were
visitors with Ebba Youngquist in Friendship Haven in
Fort Dodge.

Eddie Heggen, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heggen, has enrolled in Grand View College in Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Momsen were hosts to their
pot luck club on Saturday evening.

Sunday visitors in the Everett Peterson home
were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Anderson and girls of
Duncombe.

Charles Ehen, who attends I.S.U. in Ames,
spent the weekend in the home of his parents.

Mrs. Paul Hade Attended a one-day area meeting of the Cancer Society held at the Country Club in Algona. Mrs. Hade is present of the Webster County Cancer
Society.

Mrs. Bob Fenstermann and girls, Susan and
Janet, of Eldora spent a few days visiting in the Carl Ehen
home. Mr Fenstermann joined the group on Sunday.

Leland Urelius of Harcourt and Paul Lambert
of New London , Minn., are vacationing in California.

The women of the covenant church held a birthday party for Mrs. Elmer Dahlstrom in connection with
the Wednesday evening church meeting held in the Paul
Lundberg home. Mrs. Dahlstrom received many cards.

A group of neighbors, friends and relatives
called on Mrs. Bertha Walgren on Thursday afternoon to
help her observe her birthday. An out-of-town caller was
Mrs. Verne Robinson of Culver City, California.

The Covenant Church Area Youth banquet
was held in the Dayton church on Thursday evening.

Mr. and Mrs.. Dale Gallentine and family attended a family reunion in Farnhamville recently.

Deanne Davis, who attends Bernel Hairstyling
college in Ames, was a Sunday visitor in the home of her
mother, Mrs. Lorraine Davis.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nelson of Fort Dodge
were Sunday visitors in the Emma Nelson home.
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Wednesday, Feb. 10 - Chili or Hearty Veg Soup, Corn Bread, Tangy Coleslaw,
Strawberries, OJ
Thursday, Feb. 11 - Ham Loaf, Sweet Potatoes, Calico Corn, Mixed Fruit,
Raspberry Lemonade
Friday, Feb. 12 - Spaghetti w/Meat or Marinara Sauce, Broccoli, Apricots,
French Bread
Monday, Feb. 15 - Autumn Chicken, Creamed Asparagus, Plums, WW Roll,
Tomato Juice
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Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Salisbury Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed
Vegetables, Peaches, OJ
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This is a column written by Glenn Schreiber
from 2004. There is an item on Jean Satres daughter
in RAGBRAI, a speaker at West Central Coop who
talked about small weekly newspapers, and then an
item about my friend Vic Pernell (in Hurricane Charley). Vic died this past year in a car accident.

LeAnn Dawson, daughter of Jean Satre, Dayton,
participated in RAGBRAI. She biked from Fort Dodge to
Iowa Falls. Jean and Gail Lundquist, a friend of LeAnns,
drove to Iowa Falls to pick up LeAnn.

LeAnn, who is a nurse at Iowa Methodist in Des
Moines, runs every day. She is quite a fitness buff and said
the 60mile trek she handled in RAGBRAI was easy.
For her, yes.

Nurses really do know how to take care of themselves.

Baxter Black is a noted speaker, columnist, humorist, and he does commentary on National Public Radio.
He addressed one of the annual meetings of West Central
Coop not many years ago.

Last week the Iowa Newspaper Association
featured a column Black had written about small weekly
newspapers in the United States. A portion of that column
is reprinted as follows:

What is it about my local paper that I love?

Its called the News-Sun and lists the communities it serves under the masthead; the largest, population 3500, the smallest, 200, if that. It comes out every
Wednesday and high school students sell it in front of the
post office. Or, you can buy it at Safeway, the only grocery
store and the busiest place in town.

We subscribed the year before we moved to the
community. We read about our future neighbors, the real
estate ads, city politics, school activities, and the antics of
local characters. Letters to the editor was my favorite part
of the paper then. It still is today.

Ironically, they were carrying my weekly column, but when we moved here they discontinued it! It was
a relief, actually. The column is published nationally and
written with a broad stroke. However, when your nextdoor neighbor or Sunday School teacher thinks it only runs
locally, they suspect you of pretending grandiosity. The
compensation was that the closest big-city paper (many
thousands circulation) picked it up.

Small town papers often thrive because CNN or
the New York Times are not going to scoop them for coverage of the VFW fish fry, bridge construction delay, or local boys and girls playing baseball, receiving scholarships,
graduating, getting married, or going off the war.

I think of local papers as the last refuge of unfiltered America. A running documentary of the warts and
triumphs of real people unfettered by the spin, the bias and
the opaque polish of todays homogenized journalism. It
is the difference between homemade bread and Pop Tarts.

It gives our little community a sense of place in
the world. We are important to somebody. We make a
difference. The paper recognizes that.

They are the glue, the mirror, the billboard, the
flashlight, the semaphore, the boom box, and the microphone of small towns. It is how we hold hands. They care.
They show we care. They wear our hearts on their sleeve.

Is it accurate to say that I really love my local
paper? Well, its not quite the proper word, but I cant
think of a better one.

Vic Pernell, my friend from Port Charlotte, Florida, called Friday of last week. He was outside watching the hurricane unfold in front of his eyes, on Friday,
Aug. 13. He was thinking about leaving Florida before
the storm hit the shores, but he had never witnessed a hurricane. And he wanted to see it.

Well, he got his wish and then some. He was
calling on his cell phone and he promised to call the next
day. I called him repeatedly Saturday and Sunday, but got
no answer. On Monday morning I was able to make contact.

I lost everything, he said. My house is gone
and everything in it is gone, he sighed. There isnt electricity in his area and he wasnt able to recharge his cell
phone, so he wasnt able to reach anyone for most of the
weekend. All of the stores in area are demolished, he
said. There just isnt much left.

I invited him to come and stay with me and then
we were cut off again. Vic was one of thousands of people
to lose their homes. His home was right on an estuary, a
short distance from the gulf coast.

The hardest hit areas of Hurricane Charlie were
Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. At least 10 people died
and scores of people were missing. There is no water and
no electricity although relief efforts are well under way.

Please say a prayer for Vic and all the people who
suffered losses in this tragic storm.

Freshman 160 pounder Kyler Jondle(33-10) captured his first Sectional crown at Perry High School to advance
to District competition at Webster City next Saturday, February 13th. Photo by Emilea Lundberg.
Southeast Valley wrestler Kyler Jondle

crowned Sectional Champ
Lawrence and Lundberg advance as Runner-ups...

Freshman 160 pounder Kyler Jondle(33-10)
captured his first Sectional crown at Perry High School
to advance to District competition at Webster City next
Saturday, February 13th. Jondle wrestled his best tournament of the season beating Greene County's Isaiah Yoder
10-1 in the finals after defeating a solid Carrol Kuemper
13-0 opponent in the semi's. Sophomore 132 lbs. Trey
Lawrence(40-7) advances to his first District tournament after finishing as a runner up to #8 Kade Van Kirk
of Perry, losing 8-0 in the finals. Junior 170 lbs. Kaelan
Lundberg(34-11) also advanced to his first District competition with a runner up performance behind Perry's Eli
Saemisch. The three Jag wrestlers face Garner-Hayfield's
sectional top two place winners at Webster City with
wrestling starting at 12:00 p.m.
Competition doesn't get easier as these young men prepare for Districts for the dream of participating in Iowa's
prestigious High School Wrestling tournament. Kyler
opens with #5 ranked Josh Strohman of Algona, Trey
faces Humboldt's Joey Busse(40-6), and Kaelan battles
#5 ranked Conner Shaw of Garner-Hayfield. The top two
place winners advance to the State Tournament starting
February 18-20.
In other Jaguar action, 220 lbs Frosh. Clayton McFarland placed third; 106 lbs. Frosh. Coledon Bethel, 113
lbs. Soph. Colton Klingson, 126 lbs. Frosh. Sam Hemmestad, and 182 lbs. senior Zeke Miller placed fourth.
138 lbs. Frosh. Carter Fluckinger, 152 Lbs. Frosh. Ivan
Hudson, 120 lbs. Frosh. Evan Mcready and Soph. Heavyweight Matt Ross placed fifth.
"We were pleased with the three young men that advanced to Districts where competition gets really tough.
Kyler wrestled his best tournament of the year wrestling
aggressively and staying in good position. Trey and
Kaelan ran into some pretty tough seniors from Perry
in the finals. Overall the coaches were happy with the
progress of our young team. Of the twelve wrestlers we
entered in Sectionals, seven were freshman with three
sophomores. Some of our young kids didn't start wrestling until their 7th or 8th grade year, so we are hoping
these young men will continue to work hard in the off
season building for the future of Jaguar wrestling. "

Junior 170 lbs. Kaelan Lundberg(34-11) also
advanced to his first District competition with a runner
up performance behind Perry's Eli Saemisch. Photo by
Emilea Lundberg.
Zion Lutheran
Churchs weekly
activities

Wednesday, Feb. 10 there will be a Lenten Soup

Supper at UMC at 6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service will
begin at 7:00 p.m. at UMC

Thursday, Feb. 11 Project Day will begin at 1:30
p.m. and GCC Devotions at 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 a GCC taped service will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb 17 Beginner & Sonshine Bells
will meet at 4:00 p.m. A Lenten Soup Supper at Zion will
begin at 6:00 p.m. A Lenten Worship at Zion will begin
at 7:00 p.m. Vesper Ringers and Zion WEBS will both be
meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of Feb 10th to Feb 17th
Wednesday, Feb 10
Early Dismissal 12:20pm
Teacher In-service in PM
PVES - NO Classes for PM Preschool
TRI-M Singing Valentines
District Iowa Assessment Testing (Feb 8-19)
1:00pm - Dance Team Youth Workshop
Thursday, Feb 11
4:00 p.m. (A) JH Wrestling @ Laurens
4:30 p.m. (H) B JVR Bask GAME - Ogden @
Southeast Valley - Burnside
6:00 p.m. (H) B JV-Var Bask GAME - Ogden @
Southeast Valley - Burnside
Friday, Feb 12
7:00 p.m. SV Dance Team Youth Workshop
Performance
Saturday, Feb 13
12:00 p.m. (A) B V Wres 2A DISTRICT - @ Webster
City
7:00 p.m. 3A Girls Regional Basketball Carroll
Kuemper @ Southeast Valley
Monday, Feb 15
2A Boys District Basketball
4:00 p.m. (H) JH Wrestling @ Burnside
Tuesday, Feb 16
4:00 p.m. (H) B 7TH-8TH Wres SV/SCC/CR-B/
- B 7TH 8TH Wres
6:00 p.m. Little Jags Booster Club Mtg.
7:00 p.m. SVHS Jazz Concert & Pie Auction
Wednesday, Feb 17
PVES - NO Classes for AM Preschool
1:30 p.m. Sub District FFA Contest
7:00 p.m. 3A Girls Regional Basketball @
Pocahontas
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
Down Memory Lane

B Y
D O W N S
Silver, Scout & Trigger Still Galloping...

Earlier in the day I had completed last weeks
memory and then mid-afternoon I sat down in my easy
chair and was channel surfing to see if there was anything
worth watching on that Saturday afternoon. I would
probably nod off anyway but still ---. My surfing took
me to RFDTV, a channel I seldom watch tho enjoy when
I happen to come upon a polka party. Wow! Do you
know what was on that day? As the show popped up here
came THE LONE RANGER or his horse, Silver. This
was just after I had written about Roy Rogers and Dale
Evans and all their sidekicks.

Of course I quit my surfing and watched this old,
old program. I soon learned that there had been a cattle
rustling. How The Lone Ranger and Tonto got separated
I had missed but with The Lone Ranger was the rancher
whose cattle had been rustled. He apparently was a bit
of a Milquetoast and subservient to his wife for years.
In other words, she wore the pants and called the shots
about all their household and ranching.
Next
I
learned that Tonto had apparently learned the whereabouts of the rustlers and the cattle. They were in an old
abandoned shack in an isolated area quite a way from the
ranch. However the rustlers caught him skulking around
and captured him. They tied him up in a chair (which
must have handily been left in the cabin for the sake of
this story). In the meantime, back at the ranch, the Missus and the hired hand were wondering where her hubby
was. Then it switched back to the Lone Ranger and the
rancher. About that time Tontos horse, Scout, went galloping by without Tonto so they followed the horse which
led them to the shack and the cattle. Fast forward The
Lone Ranger gave the rancher a quick and very adequate
lesson in shooting a gun. He still wasnt very confident
but the Lone Ranger assured him he could handle it if
needed.

Well, of course, he needed it. They made their
way into the cabin and the rancher actually winged one
of the rustlers. They freed Tonto and took the rustlers into
custody. Back to the ranch again. When the rancher, Lone
JH Jag boys conclude season with

27-26 victory over Gilbert Tigers
Ranger and Tonto walked in the wife started laying into

the husband only to have him stand up to her and put her
in her place. He ordered HER to cook HIM some supper
after all these years and she melted immediately. Get
em up Scout! -- Hi ho Silver! -- Who was that masked
man??

I decided to stay with that channel to see what
was next and would you believe the next program was
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. I still had to laugh, at least
to myself. It was still shades of the old west -- settings,
town, buildings, etc., and while Pat Brady appeared he
didnt have Nellybelle. This time there was an older vehicle, apparently in connection with the hotel in their
town and they called it the stage. It, however, was
and old thirties/forties woody station wagon, the only
motorized vehicle to appear in the program. Near the
end people drove up in a really old looking open buggy,
1890s/early 1900s style. To this day, I cant remember
my children or others thinking that the occasional motor
vehicle in these episodes was out of era. They just accepted it and enjoyed the program. Of course, this one
had the usual theme, bad guys do something wrong and
good guys, Roy and Dale solve it and help the sheriff
arrest the bad guy (in this case) and recover stolen property.

I have to admit that I sometimes quite enjoy
the retro TV offerings (not just oaters when I find
them) but I wonder how long they will keep showing
them as both The Lone Ranger and Roy Rogers films,
shown in their original black and white, were now more
of a sepia color. The music was still quite clear but technology says that can be updated now. I hope that these
old films will be preserved for many generations to see
rather than trying to reproduce as our generations have
had to do with period movies. I realize too it is showing my age reallyand beginning to show my own
childrens ages too when I realize how long ago they first
aired. I havent checked with my grandchildren or great
grandchildren but can imagine some of them would still
enjoy the old westerns.

Have I jogged anyone elses memories lately?
Saturday, April 30. . . .

The Southeast Valley 7th Grade Boys Basketball recently concluded their season.
After the holiday break the Jags first contest was
o
with
the
Tigers
from Gilbert. The Jaguars traveled to Gilr
bert
for
the
game.
Both teams came out ready to play and
y
the action in the game proved it. In the end the Jaguars
came away with a hard fought 27-26 victory. The Jags
were lead in scoring by a new member of the team. Everett Lahr scored 10 point in his SV debut. Lane Fevold
and Blake Peterson both had 6 points. Jaxson Carlson and
Sammy Sytsma each had 2 and Breyton Cline rounded
out scoring with one point.

The next contest was against more Tigers This
time it was the Tigers from Madrid.

It was also the last home game for of the season for SV. The Jags had a hard time getting going on
the offensive end and foul trouble also proved trouble for
Southeast Valley. Madrid got out to a quick start and
never looked back. SV trailed 20-8 at have but were able
to get the offense going a little better in the second half
but lost the contest 42-25. Sam Hanson lead the scoring for SV with 17 points all coming in the second half.
Carson Lambert had 4, Hunter Sorenson and Everett Lah
each had 2 points to round out the scoring.

The next day the Jaguars hit the road for the
last three games of the season. SV traveled to Ogden a
team that they had defeated already during the season. SV
came out focussed and determined to compete with the
Bulldog for another win. The game was back and forth
and Southeast Valley could not get any separation from
the Bulldogs. The score at the half was 23-22 in favor
of SV. The Jags made some adjustments at halftime and
did get that seperation in the second half and went away
to win the contest 42-33. Leading the way in scoring for
the Jags was again Sam Hanson with 15, Everett Lahr followed closely behind with 14, Hunter Sorenson stepped
up his contribution with 10 points and Parker Garcia had
3 points. It was a good team victory for the Jags.

The next contest for SV was to travel to Barnum
to do battle with the Cougars from MNW.

Earlier in the season SV lost by just 4 points so
the Jags were hoping to make it even closer this time out.
SV struggled on the offensive end of the floor with the
zone defense Manson was playing. The Jags lost the contest 33-22. Leading the scoring was Sam Hanson with 12
points, Carson Lambert had 4, Everett Lahr had 3, Hunter
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Sorenson had 2, and Rhett Grandfield had 1 point for

Southeast Valley.

The last contest of the year proved to be another
battle for the Jags as they traveled to Rockwell City to
compete against the Titans of SCCC. They were hoping
to get revenge against the Titans as SCCC had defeated
SV earlier in the season. The offense again struggled
against the much improved Titans, After trailing 32-10
at half, the Jags went down in defeat to the Titans by the
score of 53-28. Leading the way again for SV was Sam
Hanson with 13 points, Drake Erritt had 6 points which
were gotten with 2 long 3 pointers. Lane Fevold had 3,
Lane Jones/Popp and Hunter Sorenson had 2 for SV.
The young Jags ended the season with a 3-10 mark and
would like to thank the fans that came out and supported
them all season long.
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The Southeast Valley 6th grade girls were named champions for the second year in a row. The girls played in a
basketball tournament in Gowrie on Saturday Feb. 6. Pictured from left to right are Haylee Welter, Jenna Hanson, Madison
Doyle, Sadie Nelsen, Laney Clancy, Madison Lane and Kyleigh Erritt . One left early so she isnt in the pic and thats Jayden
Gardipee. The girls are coached by Damon Clancy and Michael Erritt. Photo by Tara Erritt.
It's your life...

Died in Dayton at 82. . .
John Plotner, Gowrie grad,

had distinguished business career
Served on Governor Rays Economy Group.

John Plotner, Dayton, who will turn 80 on May
20, is on the Internet many hours per day. He finds interesting information, passing on intriguing photos, anecdotes, and valuable information to family members and
friends.

In a way, not much has changed. John, who is
now on oxygen 24/7 because of emphysema, had a distinguished business career with several major firms, and
prior to that he served several years in World War II.

A graduate of Gowrie High School, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was a senior. He served
in the South Pacific and Atlantic on a destroyer, the U.S.
Wadleigh.

Johns ship was involved in seven invasions,
but fortunately his ship was never involved in a major
sea battle. His ship was involved in the invasion of the
Philippines; Marinas; Saipan and Tinian; Imo Jima and
Okinawa. The U.S. Wadleigh was the 13th ship to enter
Tokyo Bay after WWII.

John was a 40-millimeter gunner and he shot at
a few Kamikaze planes. His ship did hit a mine in Kossol Passage in the invasion of the Philippines Islands and
they went back to the states for repairs. That blast demolished two engine rooms and one fireroom, killing several
..
aboard the ship.

Some of the military discipline he learned in
World War II served him well in business. After the war
he met Helen at a dance at the Laramar Ballroom. He
attended Grinell College for one year and then married
Helen on May 20, 1947, which are his birthday, his parents anniversary, and now his wedding anniversary.

He graduated from a business college in Missouri using the GI bill and was employed by a CPA firm
in Shenandoah, IA, for five years.

He became chief accountant, plant controller,
and office manager for American Metal Company in Nebraska City, NE, serving them 11 years. He then became
controller for United Federal Savings & Loan Association in Des Moines.

Through those distinguished business years John
didnt forget his WWII years and the soldiers he served
with. The Plotners regularly attended the U.S. Wadleigh
reunion. Out of 16 men in the fire control crew, only three
are left. These men, including
John, were in charge of all
the guns on the ship.

There were many
things that John will never
forget from his naval expe-
SV Middle School
Music Concert
Monday, Feb. 29

Monday, Feb. 29 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a
Pops concert at the SEV Middle School in Burnside.

The event will feature the seventh and eighth
grade Concert Choir, Seventh and Eighth grade Select
Choir, and the Seventh and Eighth grade Jazz Band.

Come enjoy an evening full of good music
showcasing the talents of these SEV students.
riences. The Japanese didnt believe in surrender, and

when their situation was hopeless he remembers a mass
suicide, the countless bodies that were floating in the
ocean off one of the islands they were targeting for invasion.

After the war John was one of the servicemen
who visited Tokyo. He played with some school children
in a school playyard. After that play time a Japanese
school teacher thanked me and the other naval personnel
for playing with the children, he recalled.

John used the 40-millimeter guns to strafe the
islands prior to invasion. He used headphones under his
helmet to reduce the noise from the loud guns.

In his civilian life John worked hard and he also
played hard. He fished in the Ozarks, Okoboji, and once
every year he fished with his father in Canada.

He liked archery, hunting and fishing. He hunt-
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Farnhamvilles fire station expansion is underway. The 1900 square foot addition will house a new meeting room
and training center.
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station expansion
is underway
The Farnhamville Fire Department is made up

of 27 firefighters. The station receives approximately 60
calls annually. In addition to fighting fires, the department also assists with traffic accidents and medic calls.
The additional space will be utilized for medic training
as well.
Fundraising efforts planned...

Farnhamvilles fire station will soon undergo a
sizeable expansion. The 1900 square foot addition will
house a new meeting room and training center.

According to fire chief, Jay Anderson, the firefighters conduct many training sessions, and the current
facility, built 40 years ago, isnt large enough to allow
for these instructional sessions. The existing classroom
space will be revitalized to create more space for vehicle
parking.

The department is pleased to announce the conhstruction will be completed by local contractors. Addittionally, the land to build the addition upon was graciously donated by Clark and Pauline Carlson.
c
Fundraising efforts are underway to raise
the $130,000-$150,000 necessary for construction costs.
The department has received a few grants, but in general,
these are fairly small grants.

A fundraiser involving a game of Donkeyball
is scheduled for early February at the elementary school
building. A free will donation will be available during
this event.

Additionally, a pork chop dinner will be held at
the FC community room on April 4th. It is hoped enough
of the construction will be complete to allow for a public
viewing at this time, though construction will not be officially complete.
Leland A. Benson and Twin Sister, Lois
Leland Benson, Gowrie

and twin sister Lois
celebrate 90th birthday
Wednesday, Feb. 10...

Leland A. Benson and his twin sister, Lois, were
born on a farm near Otho, Iowa in 1926. On Feb. 10 they
will celebrate their 90th birthdays.

Lee is a resident at the Gowrie Care Center and
Lois is spending the winter months in Yuma, Arizona.

In 1958 Lee and his wife Donna opened Lee
Benson Chevrolet in Gowrie. Their sons, Greg and Marlin, joined them in the business and in 2008 General Motors honored him with a 50-year Service Award.

Lees family includes his twin sister, Lois Haaland of Long Prairie, Minnesota; his children, Greg and
Linda Benson of Gowrie; Judy and Carter McDaniel;
grandchildren Carrie McDaniel, Catherine and Zach
Clark, all of Memphis, Tennessee; Cassie Mc Daniel,
Carter Lee and Jill McDaniel, and great-grandchildren
Carter, Martha and Eleanor, all of Springfield, Missouri.

Cards may be sent to Leland at PO Box 345,
Gowrie, IA 50543.
Feb. 10, 2016
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Slifer, first train through in 1902,

first post office 1918
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The land surrounding Slifer was given a certificate of location and assignment by order of Congress of
the United States in 1855.

In 1896 when the Rock island Rail Road built a
line north and west from Gowrie, an elevator was built in
1897, east and to the south of the now present Slifer, and
known as Elmo. This elevator was built by a Line Company and the first manager was Andy Larson. This first
elevator burned about 10 or 15 years later. A new elevator
was built at the present location and renamed Slifer, after
a railroad conductor. Slifer was never incorporated.

The first train went through in 1902 and in 1972
the railroad was discontinued after 70 years of service.
The depot was torn down in the 1960s after standing
since the late 1890s.

In the early years the elevator was individually
owned. Lehman Henry Ewing later was chairman of the
board forming an organization that became The Slifer
Elevator Company, In 1964 this company merged with
Farnhamville and Rinard and is now known as the The
Farmers Co-operative Company doing a grain and fertilizer business.

A general merchandise store was built about
the time the railroad went through and managed by Algot Julander and John Goughnour, and sold everything
from groceries, to shoes, nails and kerosene. In 1914 John
Madson built a new store. It was run by Harry and Charlie Madson. In 1934 this store burned but was rebuilt the
same year. It closed its doors in the late 1950s.

The Slifer Savings Bank was built and organized in 1914 with O. W. Madson as cashier. During the
depression years of the 1930s it moved to Farnhamville
and is now known as The Security Bank.

In 1911, the church of the Brethren was built. J.
N. Goughnour donated the ground for the church site.

In 1956 the Roland Township Danish Evangelical Lutheran church, which was organized in 1894 and
built in 1899, disbanded in 1948 and the Slifer church
bought the building for $1.00 in 1949. It was moved and
joined to the existing church and completed in 1957. A
destructive tornado hit Slifer on May 5, 1965, destroying
the church, parsonage and other buildings. The present

church is two buildings put together.

The Slifer Garage was opened in 1940 by Louis
Vaudt and Herman Kail. In 1957 Albert and Louis Vaudt
formed the Slifer Manufacturing Company which made
egg washers. The company moved in 1958.

The post office in Slifer was located in the store.
It first opened in 1918. Later it was moved to the bank
building until it was closed. Mail at first came by train,
then a Star Route delivered it and at present a rural mail
carrier serves the area from Gowrie.

A blacksmith shop run by Martin Thorsrud was
of much interest in the years of 1924 and 1925. The lumber material was bought and brought here from the dismantled Camp Dodge barracks in Des Moines.

A farm to market blacktop road was put in 1958
and has brought much traffic trough Slifer since it is a
short cut from Highway 30 to Highway 20.. In 1970 the
Arco Chemical Company was built and in 1972 The First
Mississippi Inc. bought it.
Benson Fun Run ...

continued from front page ...
Lehigh, Paton, Stratford, Duncombe, and Moorland.

Money raised from the Fun Run is donated to
the Namakagon Trail Groomers to sponsor the Marlin
Benson Trail, a high school scholarship and the rest of
the money goes directly into upkeep of the trails, groomers (Clank and Clunk), drags and trails.

The trail named after Marlin was a place he
loved to ride. He shares the trail with a memorial for a
local who was loved by all, Charlie Best.

Marlin Benson, son of Leland and Donna Benson, was born April 8, 1956 and passed away on Dec. 27,
2007.

He graduated from Prairie Community High
School in 1974. Marlin enjoyed NASCAR Racing, snowmobiling with friends in Wisconsin, and truck and tractor
pulling.

A Private Lands Workshop will be held Saturday,
Feb. 27 for anyone wanting to learn ways to enhance land
with practices that lead to long-term sustainability.

This free workshop will host regional experts and
biologists from around the state who have experience and
knowledge in natural resource management.

The Workshop will be held from 3:00 p.m.--6:00
p.m. at the Prairie Resource Center at Brushy Creek State
Recreation Area, east of Lehigh. The address is 2820
Brushy Creek Road, (1 mile north of D46 on Brushy Creek
Rd.).

Topics include farm programs, sustainability,
grassland management, biodiversity, burning, river restoration, and land preservation.

A wild game feed will be provided free of charge
and the evening will end with an outdoor session showcasing examples of natural resource work, if conditions allow.

Please register by calling Karen at 576-4258 or
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Lynn Rittgers.

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East Sac County Friday evening. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
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Savior, Jesus, that we love Him too. Jesus love for us

is the one thing our Heavenly Father never wants us to
forget. Because of Jesus, giving His life on a cross or us,
we are forgiven and loved! What a wonderful, loving and
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Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your love. Help
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much to us? I doubt it, and they are words that reassure
us that when we get to Heaven, we can tell our Lord &
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PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prairie Valley Community Schools
Board of Directors
Southeast Valley High School Library
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
6:30 p.m.

The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular board
meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the Southeast Valley High
School Library.

President Shannon Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Gary Welter, Jim Carlson,
Kathy Carlson, John Field, Joe Harrison

Absent: None

Also Present: Jim Henrich, Jim Duncan , Lisa Willardson, , 9 public
members.

Moved by McGuire, seconded by Welter to approve the agenda.
Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Field, Harrison,
Nays: None; Motion Carried: 7-0

Moved by Field, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the minutes as
presented.
Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Field, Harrison

Kathy Carlson reported that the Public Relations Committee had met.
They had invited community members to attend as well. Marcie Boerner
from Gowrie did attend. Shawn Stewart was working with Dan Fluckiger to
establish a mobile app for the website. The committee is working toward
the book about communities and Kelly Bloomquist has volunteered to help
with producing the booklets. The February meeting has been scheduled,
and the committee is excited about where it is going.

Gary Welter reported that the Webster County Commission met the
previous Tuesday. They held a public hearing and voted unanimously to
terminate the Webster County Assessor.

John Field reported that the District has established a fuel booking
contract with Star Energy through December. The contract includes 25%
of the usage of diesel and regular fuel.

Moved by Carlson, seconded by Welter to approve the bills as
presented.

Moved by McGuire, seconded by K. Carlson to approve the financials
as presented.

Steve Kehoe gave a presentation regarding the Curriculum for
Agricultural Science Education ( C.A.S.E) initiative. Of the 240 Agriculture
programs in Iowa, 1/3 have C.A.S.E programs. He showed examples of
the program and specific activities that the students can do. He explained
that he has to attend summer conventions and they run them through
the entire actual curriculum so that they can teach it. You have to be
certified in each course to teach it. The students seem to respond well to
the program, and he believes it to be an asset for the district. The C.A.S.E
program is operated under a grant that pays for the actual program
curriculum.

Jim Henrich reported that we are working with STAR Energy to
establish a partnership that gives the school one penny for each dollar
spent at the STAR Energy pumps. The money needs to go to a predesignated program or project. They will be working on exactly what that
project would be.

An update on the TLC program was given. The application period
for TLC Coordinator is open. Interviews will be conducted as soon as the
application period is over. The selection committee has been established.

Lois Irwin was not in attendance but submitted a report on planning
for next years budget. The estimates included increased insurance costs
for existing premiums, additional premiums for the Affordable Health Care
Act, the loss of enrollment, advancing teachers on the salary schedule for
a total loss of about $190,000. We are estimating State Aid to go up by
approximately $30,000. The total estimated loss will be $160,000.
Some ideas were presented to the board on ways to recover the loss, but
just for conversation at this point.

Neely Hanson, Elementary parent, spoke about her sons experience
with Educational Resources in Des Moines. She has felt for some time
that he was missing something. She said she knew he was smart, and
that his comprehension was good, but he struggled with his fluency. She
enrolled him in the ER program and after 8 weeks of twice weekly sessions
he has improved to grade level. She has seen such an improvement in
his reading, that she wanted to stress to the board that the program is
well worth it. She would like to see the school do something locally that
would help the students that are falling behind. She understands that
most parents are not able to drive to Des Moines twice a week and the
expense is costly. Would like to see the school implement a implement a
similar program. John Field expressed that he believes that Educational
Resources would work with us to put something in place. Maybe start with
the summer school program and go from there. A committee has been
established to discuss further.

Harrison left at 8:00 p.m.

The meetings on December 16 and 17 in Des Moines were very
helpful as far as implementing the TLC grant next year. Several schools
presented on their plan, and changes they have made in years 1 and 2.
Also, Mr. Fox and I attended a program on interviewing for TLC on January
14th which was also helpful.

The selection committee for the TLC Coordinator position will be
meeting after school Thursday, January 21st to streamline questions and
interview processes.

All of the buildings have completed their second Instructional
Practices Inventory (IPI) data collection. Mr. Duncan and I are working
on compiling that data to present at the SIAC meeting. I have enclosed a
chart with the 6 categories IPI. Mr. Duncan and I will explain more at the
meeting.
Upcoming Events:
January 23-District Large Group Speech-FDHS 8:30 February 6-c--State
Large Group Speech-TBD
February 6-Sectional Wrestling at Perry starting at noon February
13-District wrestling at Webster City starting at noon
February 20-All State Large Group Speech
February 13, 17 20-Girls district basketball dates February 15, 19, 23, 27Boys district basketball dates February 27-District Individual Speech

Jim Duncan discussed PBIS and appropriate behaviors during
specific activities such as P.E., bus and in the hallways. He explained
a little about Kelsos Choice, a program used to help students make the
right choices. Teachers are working on being trained on posting their own
links to the website. SIAC is meeting on the 28th. February 3rd will be
the 100th day celebration. Iowa Assessments will be starting the 8th and
going through the 19th. The Music Concert is rescheduled for March 22nd
for the younger grades and April 26th for the 3rd and 4th grades.

Moved by Field, seconded by McGuire to adjourn.
Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, J. Carlson, K. Carlson, Field,

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
BILLS PRESENTED January 20, 2016
Airgas
Supplies
HS Shop
$970.47
Amazon
Supplies HS
$275.89

Supplies
EL
$29.49

Chairs - HS Science Lab
Capital Projects $867.15

Baseball Astroturf for batting cage
Baseball
$707.46
Arnold Motor Supplies
Parts
Transportation $125.84
Bigger Faster Stronger
Gym Equipment Capital Projects $845.00
Black Hills Energy
Utilities
HS
$4,250.36
Book Club
Workers
Concessions
$137.75
Calhoun County ECA
Utilities
EL
$8,234.94
Cardiac Life
AED Batteries District
$325.00
Carroll Refuse Service
Utilities - Qrtly Billing, EL
$600.00
Casey's
Supplies
District
$33.82
Central Iowa Distributiing Supplies
HS Maintenance $943.20

Supplies

Supplies
EL Maintenance $1,177.55
City of Callender
Utilities 2 months, Bus Barn
$574.54
Clayton Ridge Community School Dist, Iowa Virtual Academy.

Open Enrollment
$1,591.50
Coca Cola
Supplies
Concessions
$947.76

Supplies
Student Council $216.24

Supplies
Concessions
$109.44

resale
Elementary
$632.04

Vending Machines, Student Council $621.60
DAS - Department of Admin Services

TSA Annual Admin Fee, District
$400.00
Dean Foods
Supplies
Nutrition
$1,492.88
Deckers
Reconditioning Football
$815.00
Des Moine Register
Publishing
HS / EL
$54.00
Digity, Advertising - split with SWG
District
$825.00
Drake Honor Jazz Band
Entry Fee
HS Band
$250.00
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Drees
Walk in Fans out Capital Projects $671.85
Earthgrain
Supplies
Nutrition
$622.03
Feld Fire, Extinguisher Inspection
EL Maintenance $230.00

Hood Inspection EL, Nutrition
$150.00
GK Services
Supplies

Supplies
Gowrie Municipal
Utilities
HS
$6,428.96
Gowrie News
Publishing
District
$274.35
Graphic Edge
Band - Resale HS Band
$642.47
Gruhn Law Firm
Legal Fees
District
$1,239.50
Hanson, Brian
Travel
District
$311.60
Harris School Solutions
Tax Forms
District
$327.20
Heartland AEA
Registration - Class, Elementary
$75.00
Henrich, Jim
Travel
HS
$152.40
Hewlett Packard
Laptop Repairs Technology
$379.96
HyVee
Food Class Supplies, FCS
$212.90
IASB
Background Checks, District
$45.00
Iowa Central Community College, Early Bird Tuition, HS
$2,967.74

Bus Driver 3 hour face to face

Building Trades HS
$15,289.90

Compass Retakes, HS
$40.00
Iowa High School Baseball Coaches, Coaches Clinic, Baseball $70.00
Iowa High School Speech Association, Entry Fee, HS
$164.00
J.W.Pepper
Music
HS Band
$101.98
Jamboree
Supplies District $59.28

Supplies
FCS
$256.55

Supplies
Nutrition
$4.47

Supplies
Student Council $65.39

Supplies
Concessions
$16.11
Johnson, Kyle
Travel
EL/HS
$70.40
Johnson, Vicki
Travel
District
$100.40
Josten's
Diplomas
HS
$413.17
Kabel
Insurance Services, District
$270.00

Insurance Reimbursement
District
$500.00

Annual Fee
District
$350.00
Kevin Miller, D.C
Body Composition, Wrestling
$128.00
Knoll, Carrie
Travel 8/26-12/22/2015, District
$316.80
Kramer Golf Balls
Supplies
Boys Golf
$159.60
Lehigh Valley Telephone
Utilities
Bus Barn
$76.39

DTS
Technology
$125.00
Manson NW Webster CSD OE Tuition 1st Semester, District $54,606.34
Martin Brothers
Supplies
FCS
$78.22

Supplies
Nutrition
$5,619.58

Supplies
Nutrition
$5,505.89
Menards
Supplies
Transportation
$8.98
Menards
Supplies
MidAmerican
Utilities
Bus Barn
$253.67
Midstate Plumbing
EL Heating Unit Replacement,

Napa Auto Supply
Supplies / Parts Transportation $489.69

Supplies

Supplies
National FFA Organization Supplies
FFA
$281.42
Northern Lights
Supplies
Concessions
$632.32

Supplies
Concessions
$414.43
Olson Plumbing, Roto Rooter Charge
P & R Entry Doors, Inc, Roll up Door Repair, Capital Projects
$125.00
Pautsch, Terry
Travel
District
$40.00
Peterson Welding
Bracket for EL Kiln, EL Maintenance $30.00
Praire Valley PTA, Box Tops - Deposited to EL Should be to PTA

Elementary
$1,040.50
Prairie lakes Area Education Agency, Media Production, District $178.09
Promes, Shane
Women's Club Scholarship, Trust $100.00
PV Concessions
Supplies
Boys Basketball $20.16
Ricoh
Supplies
Technology
$432.28

Documall - Software Cloud Storage - 3 years, PPEL
$2,487.00

Copier Lease
PPEL
$2,515.00
Rieman Music
Supplies / Repairs, HS Band
$70.85
Rosalez Lock and Key
Keys
HS Maintenance
$9.00
Ruben, Ernest and Julia
Jaguar Den Refund, Jag Den
$125.00
SAI
TLC Hiring Conference, HS
$50.00
Scholastic
Supplies
EL
$18.31

Books for Kgrt Roundup
EL
$104.14
School Bus Sales
Parts
Transportation
$47.28
School Nurse Supplies
Stethescopes
Perkins
$863.00
Schumacher Elevator
Maintenance
Something Unique
Resale
Speech
$286.49

Resale
Boys Basketball $347.70

Resale
Football
$150.00
South Central Calhoun
OE Tuition 1st Semester, District $19,098.00
Southeast Webster Grand Shared positions - Guidance / Media

District
$9,765.59

Shared position - nurse, District
$93.45
Stamp Fulfillment Services Envelopes with postage, HS
$1,121.60
Star Energy
Gas

Diesel
Transportation $1,940.53

Preschool

Gas Special Ed Transportation $333.83

Diesel Special Ed Transportation $298.89

Propane
SV Boys Track
Working Concessions, Concessions $251.34
SV Dance Team
SV DECA
SV Girls Track
Swanson Florist
Sr. Flowers
All Athletics
$14.00
TCB Sanitation
Utilities
HS
$375.00
Turnit In
Membership
HS
$1,577.31
Verizon
Cellulars
District
$678.28
Visa
Iowa Cattlemens Assoc, FFA
$140.00

Korney Board Motivational Kit
Girls Basketball $159.95

Sky Zone - Team Building
Dance
$176.00

Wrestling Software
Wrestling
$50.00

Plaques / Awards
Cross Country $324.48

Popcorn for Fundraiser
FFA
$824.00

Hot Dog Machine HS stand
Concessions
$157.49

Apple - Adapter
Technology
$314.58

American Time - Clocks

Mulligans - (split with SWG)
District
$279.31

Amazon Prime Membership
District
$99.00

ICCC Tuition
District
$489.00

Uniform Advantage - Scrubs
Nurse Class
$253.57
Visions Glass
Windshield
Walker, Karlee
Murphy Scholarship, Trust
$250.00
WalMart
Nurse Supplies Nurse
$10.86

Book Club Supplies, Book Club
$46.40
Web-Cal Coop Tele.
Telephones
District
$194.25

Telephones
EL
$357.54

Telephones
HS
$1,058.29

DTS
Technology
$375.00
Webster County Cattlemen Supplies
Concessions
$591.00
Xenia
Utilities
EL
$650.17

$186,282.15
Probate
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN WEBSTER COUNTY
IN THE MATTER
ESPR308175
OF THE ESTATE OF
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
EARL BLAINE BELL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,
Deceased.
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Earl Blaine Bell,
Deceased, who died on January 7, 2016:

You are notified that on January 20, 2016, the last will and
testament of Earl Blaine Bell, deceased, bearing date of September
30, 2003, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that
Jacqueline J. Lloyd and Keith A. Bell were appointed co-executors of the
estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court
of said county with the later to occur of four months from the date of the
second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of
this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose
identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance,
and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second
publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this
notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever
barred.

Dated: January 21, 2016.

/s/ Jacqueline J. Lloyd
6757 NW 2nd Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
/s/ Keith A. Bell

827 8th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Ernest Kersten
Attorney for the Co-Executors
1609 220th Street
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Second Publication:
10th day of Feb., 2016
WEBSTER COUNTY
ENGINEER
NOTICE USED EQUIPMENT SALE

Webster County will be disposing of the following equipment by
sealed bids:
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport
127,803 Miles
3.3 Liter V6

Equipment can be viewed at Webster County Shop, 2096 240th St,
Ft. Dodge, IA 50501; Bid forms available at Webster County Engineer, 703
Central Ave, Ft. Dodge, IA 50501; or online at www.webstercountyia.org;
Bids due by 1:00 P.M., February 12th, 2016.
MIDAS
Council of Governments
TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL PUBLIC MEETING

Region V MAP-21 Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) will
hold a regional meeting on February 17, 2016 at 4:00 PM to discuss the
Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Alternative
(TA) application process and to receive views and concerns from the
public about transportation issues in the Region V area which includes
the counties of Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster and
Wright. The meeting will be held at MIDAS Council of Governments in the
Conference Room, 602 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Applications for the Region V STP and TA funding will be available
after February 10, 2016 on the MIDAS website www.midascog.net or by
contacting Shirley Helgevold at the number below.

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2016.

If you have any special needs pertaining to this meeting, please
contact Shirley Helgevold, MIDAS Council of Governments, (515) 5767183 ext. 212.
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Ice Fishing Safety

from Iowa Dept. of
Natural Resourses
IOWA Caucuses draw a RECORD 187,000+ attendees!

The Iowa Caucuses are now part of the history
books. Over 187,000 Republicans attended their precinct
caucuses on Monday evening. This was a 50%+ increase
over the prior record attendance of 121,000.

Thank you to all who participated, our candidates, and the volunteers who made it possible. Our first
in the nation Iowa caucuses serve an incredibly important
role. We trim the candidates going forward to the New
Hampshire primary slated for February 9th.
State Aid to Schools

As I shared last week, the House passed a 2%
increase going to education. This would total an $81 million dollar increase to K-12 funding, which is 84% of the
states new available revenue going toward education.
The Senate Democrats want a 4% increase in education
funding. It is now in the hands of a conference committee, a bipartisan group who will try to settle somewhere
between 2% and 4%. Governor Branstads suggestion is
2.45%.

Senate Republicans will continue to stress the
importance of responsible spending and treating our state
budget like we do our family budget which means we
must not spend more than we receive.

Recent Revenue Estimating Conference reports
indicate state revenues are not rising as anticipated. In
fact, revenue growth is stagnant. The ag economy is not
as strong as in recent years due to lagging commodity
prices. We also were dealt a significant blow last spring
when the avian flu devastated our poultry industry. All of
these factors impact Iowas economy and our state budget.

We are making significant investments in education. Over the past 20 years, the legislature has doubled
the state portion of education funding. In 1993-1994,
the appropriation to Iowa public schools through state
aid was $1.3 billion or 37.8 percent of the states general fund. Twenty years later, the state appropriation for
2013-2014 was $2.7 billion and 41.9 percent of general
fund dollars.

Senate Republicans have made repeated pleas
not to overpromise and under deliver. It is essential stable
funding is provided to give our schools steady increases
rather than failing to honor our commitments with unrealistic promises. The facts show we continue to make a
substantial investment in our states greatest resource
our young people.
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While ice fishing has been in full swing for several weeks, anglers heading out are encouraged to bring a
friend and check the ice often as they make their way to
their favorite fishing spot.

Ice thickness is not uniform on any body of water, even in the middle of the winter. Things like melting
snow and runoff can create weak spots and lakes with current or springs will have areas with slower ice growth,
said Joe Larscheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Anglers should also avoid
areas with things sticking through the ice like rocks, trees
or docks that will conduct heat and make the ice around it
less stable.

The winter storm that left a fresh blanket of snow
over most of Iowa will cover potential areas to avoid so
anglers are advised to use safety techniques usually associated with new ice.

Use a spud bar to work your way out, cut a series of test holes and dont go out alone, said Larscheid.

Anglers should use their judgment and trust
their instincts. If the ice does not look right, dont go out.
It is also a good idea to follow others footsteps on the ice.

Avoid slushy or honey-combed and stay away
from dark spots. Dont walk into areas where the snow
cover looks discolored.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources
recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice
for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and
ATVs.

Anglers should pack ice picks, about 50 feet of
rope and should bring a throw able floatation seat cushion
that they can sit on that could be used in case of a rescue.
There are several Safety tips to help you to be more safe
on the ice. There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.
New ice is usually stronger than old ice. Ice fishing is
a social activity, dont go out alone. If the worst should
happen, someone would be there to call for help or to
rescue. Check ice thickness as you go out - there could be
pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed.
Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of
weakness. The insulating effect of snow slows down the
freezing process.

A large crowd of more than 60 attended the Feb. 6 Lehigh Fire Dept. Ice Fishing Contest at Brushy Creek and the
meal and festivities were enjoyed at the LVCTA maintenance garage. Photo by Jeff Heck.
Prize winners announced Feb. 6

at Lehigh Ice Fishing Contest
Lehigh Fire Dept. promotion. . .

The Lehigh Fire Department held its annual ice
fishing contest Saturday, Feb. 6, at Brushy Creek and
many prize winners were announced.

There were three divisions of fish in the contest:
perch, crappie, and bluegill. The contest started at 6
a.m. and concluded at 1 p.m., when all fish needed to be

Lane Olson caught a crappie in the Lehigh Fire
Dept. ice fishing contest. He won in the Kids Division with a
.38 lb. crappie. Photo by Jeff Heck.
weighed.

Winners of the fishing contest were: bluegill,
Austin McBride, .48 lb.; crappie, Quint Barlett, .88 lb.;
and perch, Trent Powers, 1.03 lb. All three winners
won $100 apiece.

Other prize winners were: Trent Powers, ice auger; Brent Bentzer, ice fishing hub; Aaron Denten, fish
sonar; Quint Barlett, 60 inch TV. There were other
smaller prize winners.

More than 60 people attended the event which
was held at the LVCTA maintenance garage.

There was an entry fee of $20 and monies raised
went to the Lehigh Fire Department. A meal was served.

There was a raffle at the fundraiser which also
benefited the Lehigh Fire Department. Dan Wiedmeier
won the 50-50 raffle prize which was $55.

The event was sponsored by the Lehigh Fire
Department, LVCTA, Duncombe Gas & Grocery, Nick
Dotson Trucking & Repair, and Otho Fire Department.

Jeff Heun is the new Lehigh Fire Chief succeeding Kirk Kelly.
Local Emergency Numbers:

Gowrie Police: 352-3800
Sheriff: 515-573-1410
Crime Alert: 515-573-1444
Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911

Russell Bintz caught this nice Perch while Ice Fishing. Photo by Russell Bintz, Lehigh.
Gowrie Police Report

January 27, 2016 to February 3, 2016
January 27th - Routine patrol activity reported.
January 28th - Search warrant executed in the
1200 Block Main St. Charges pending completion
of investigation.
January 29th - 11:15 Semi parked in front of
businesses in the 1100 Block of Market St. Semi
was gone upon Officers arrival; 18:20 Requested
to assist Sheriffs Office in locating a vehicle involved in possible kidnapping. Unable to locate.
January 30th - 18:15- Report of harassment in the
700 Block of 4th St. Case under investigation.
January 31st - Routine patrol activity reported.
February 1st - Contacted by High School about
a student in possession of tobacco. Case under
investigation.
February 2nd - Three snow ordinance parking ban
citations issued. One abandoned vehicle towed;
23:02- Report of snowmobiles driving through
yards in the 1000 Block of County Road. Snowmobiles gone upon Officers arrival. No damage
done to reporting partys yard. Will put out public
notice about snowmobile operation in City limits.
February 3rd - 17:00- Driving complaint. Semi
driver in question was spoken to about driving
manner and drivers employer was contacted.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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It's your life...

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ed pheasants and quail. He was injured once in a snowmobile accident but that didnt slow him down much. He
biked in RAGBRAI.

John and his wife Helen have two children,
Steve, and Pamela. Steve is a mortgage manager for
Wells Fargo in West Des Moines. Prior to that he was
plant manager for a large printing company in West Chicago, IL. Steve and his wife Patti have three children,
Christopher, a graphic artist; Monica, who has a beauty
salon and married to a CPA; and Lauren, who is married
to a young farmer nearly Bagley, IA.

Pamela is single and is an operations manager
for a brokerage firm in Des Moines, Raymond James &
Associates. John and Helen have two great grandsons
and two granddaughters.

Johns celebrated business career also included
being chief accountant for Koehring Co., a Parsons Division plant in Newton, IA, for seven years.

John moved on to work for General Telephone.
During this time he served on the Economy Committee
for Governor Robert Ray. There were seven divisions in
the Economy Committee including judicial, income tax,
and so forth.

John helped implement a computerized billing system for General Telephone for the state of Iowa,
which took two years. The following year he traveled in
all three states (Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska) to train
on personnel on how to use the system. Then he was
named administrator in the service department where he
did troubleshooting.

Near the end of his business career he was
named controller over three companies: one manufacturing, one exporting, and one leasing.

While John struggles with emphysema today, he
did have a good report on Feb. 14 from the Heart Center
in Fort Dodge. A treadmill test found nothing that would
indicate any with problem with his heart.

This is a table featuring some of the prizes offered
from the Lehigh sponsored ice fishing contest. Photo by Jeff
Heck.
New children books have arrived at the Gowrie Public Library stop in to check them out.
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GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 126 NO. 6

Gowrie Trees Forever provides

trainings specifically to learn about the Emerald Ash

Benson Fun Run continued

Snow accumulation 5 to 12 inches...

People of all ages came out to enjoy

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Feb. 10, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Jaguars rout South Central Calhoun 78-48;

Nolan Johnson, #3 brings the ball up the court

Feb. 10, 2016

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Southeast Valley wrestler Kyler Jondle

Wednesday, Feb. 10 there will be a Lenten Soup

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:30 pm

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Down Memory Lane

Silver, Scout & Trigger Still Galloping...

JH Jag boys conclude season with

Ranger and Tonto walked in the wife started laying into

Saturday, April 30. . . .

Feb. 10, 2016

Sorenson had 2, and Rhett Grandfield had 1 point for

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It's your life...

John Plotner, Gowrie grad,

aboard the ship.

riences. The Japanese didnt believe in surrender, and

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The Farnhamville Fire Department is made up

Fundraising efforts planned...

Leland A. Benson and Twin Sister, Lois

Leland Benson, Gowrie

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Slifer, first train through in 1902,

ERNST VAN TIEL, Artistic Director

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Social at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm

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the church, parsonage and other buildings. The present