June 15th Pages Gowrie
June 15th Pages Gowrie
June 15th Pages Gowrie
Redman, at 515-352-3150.
G3G is sponsoring the Firecracker 40 mile bicycle ride through Farnhamville, the elementary school,
Slifer, Callender, Moorland and Gowrie. This event will
be held on Saturday July 2nd with a group start at 9:00
am rain or shine. The ride will start and end at Marvs
Market Street Grill and Bar. Pre-registration is recommended prior to June 25th and includes dinner and a tshirt. Questions about the Firecracker 40 can be directed
to G3G member Doug Johnson at 544-3756.
The sixth annual freedom 5K Run/Walk (3.1
Gowrie swimming
pool is now open;
leaks are still problem
City, firm negotiating. . .
Thanks to the Gowrie Growth Group (G3G) for
their donation to the Independence Day Parade! Doug
Johnson, Gowrie Growth Group, presents a check to Marcie Boerner, Gowrie Development Commission. Between
the two groups there are cash prizes totaling $850 for floats
in 8 different categories for the parade. Start working on
YOUR entry and join us for the parade!!
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By Jill Viles
The Steck house has always been a favorite hangout for friends of the late
Bret Steck. Mark Steck,
Brets father, is fondly referred to as Papa Bear.
There is no such thing
as friends of Bret, explains Mark Steck. To
us, everyone is family.
Its words like these that
remind those of Harcourt
and surrounding communities just how much Bret
Steck is truly missed in the
year since his unexpected and
tragic passing.
Brets friends continue to
be there for Brets family and write
beautiful tributes about Bret on Facebook posts. Two of his best friends are
Joe and Jack Doolittle who used to participate in open gym on Sunday nights with him.
Bret loved to play sports, says his
father, Mark. Honestly, I dont think Bret had a
Farnhamvilles Old
Settlers Day
Farnhamville will be having Old Settlers Day on
August 13, 2016. Plans are underway for a full day of fun
and fellowship.
There will be a parade and lunch in the park.
Many activities are scheduled throughout the day for
young and old. This day will conclude with a free ice
cream social. Watch for more updates in the weeks ahead.
Farnhamville garage sale days are Friday, June
24 after 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m.
The first yard of the month has been named and
is the Larry Taylor residence at 510 Summit Ave.
Wednesday, June 15
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 16
Gowrie Fire Dept., 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.
Monday, June 20
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 21
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.
The William Paton Public Library is excited to
present the Hanson Family from Kanawha, Iowa, to per-
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Rebecca Nellis, a PV graduate, was awarded the
$1,000 Wolken 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H
Foundation at the recognition event Sunday, June 5 in
Ames.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced the recipients of over 70 Iowa 4-H college scholarships valued
at almost $70,000. Recipients accepted their awards at the
Foundations Scholarship Reception held in the Scheman
Building at Iowa State University. Over 500 applications
were submitted and scholarships were awarded to recipients from 33 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide
variety of 4-H experiences.
Nellis is a junior at Iowa State University double
majoring in Food Science and Agriculture and Society.
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Through Collegiate 4-H, Nellis hosted a hunger
banquet at the regional conference to teach others about
world hunger. She is on the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences Council as well as a member of the Swing
Dancing Club.
Growing up with 4-H gave her life skills she still
uses today.
The work ethic I developed in 4-H has helped
me immensely. Being involved in college activities, I noticed my 4-H experience played a big role in the clubs I
chose and how quickly I was able to get involved, Nellis
said. Because of my 4-H experience, I do not limit myself.
Every year we are in awe of the ways these
young people make their communities a better place,
said Albert Grunenwald, Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director. We are thankful to have donors who want
to acknowledge the students hard work and invest in
4-Hers who will continue to change the world regardless
of where they go to school or what they study.
The Wolken 4-H Scholarship is provided by Dr.
Stephen and Sue Wolken to any college undergraduate,
attending any Iowa four-year college or university pursuing any field of study. The applicant must have been a
member of State 4H Council.
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Gowrie Ambulance
shirts is now available
Shirts $15. . .
The T-shirts are in! The ambulance is doing a
fundraiser. We know we have lots of support and now
you can have a t-shirt that shows you support our crew.
Shirts are $15, ranging from sizes small to X-large. Shirts
can be purchased at Farm & Town Insurance, Kesho Publications, and Hometown Tax. Thanks for your continued
support.
51 Years Ago...
Mr. and Mrs. James Patton and Scott were
Sunday evening visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Davis near Livermore.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wagner and family of Des
Moines spent the Memorial Day weekend at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. McCuskey.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dettman, Ricky and Terry,
of Sac City were here Sunday, and with Mrs. Christine
Carlson and Mrs. Vernie Johnson were visitors in the
Vern Eklund home.
Mr. and Mrs. Mason Ramey returned to their
home in Kansas City, Mo. Monday after visiting here
since bringing her mother, Mrs. Mabel Powell, back from
Kansas City on Friday.
Dick Rasmussen and his mother, Mrs. Lillie
Rasmussen of Des Moines, were visitors here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Renquist of Des Moines
were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fricke here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bake Bales, Brian and Janet,
spent the weekend here in the B. G. Bales home.
E. R. Sellstrom of Rockwell City attended the
Memorial Day program Monday and was a visitor in the
L. W. Lundell home
Miss Iona Connett and her nephew, Drexel
Smith of Des Moines were visitors here Sunday.
41 Years Ago...
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olson attended funeral services for Mrs. Olsons mother, Mrs. Ewald Meusborn in
Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.
Mr. and Orin Temple of Jewell, representing
the Gideons, was the guest speaker at the United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 15.
Mrs. Gertrude Danielson and Stanton were recent visitors in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Danielson in Kansas City. They made the acquaintance of Mrs.
Danielsons grandson, Christopher, son of Dr. and Mrs.
Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director of the
Iowa 4-H Foundation, and Rebecca Nellis pose after Nellis
is name the recipient of the $1,000 Wolken 4-H Scholarship
at the June 5 recognition event.
Danielson.
Ron Nelson, Who is employed in the Funeral
Home in Sac City, was a recent visitor in the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson.
Jerry Walgren of Lake Isabella, Calif. spent
two weeks in the homes of his sister, Mrs. Gwen Gustafson. He also visited his mother, Mrs. Bertha Walgren
at Friendship Haven. Mrs. Walgren visited in the Gustafson home for 4 days. Mr. Walgren was guest in the
Enos Wilson and Ruth Wilson homes in Gowrie.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Peterson of Otho were
the honored guests at a dinner at Beaver Steak House
on Wednesday evening, June 18 in observance of their
25th wedding anniversary. Those who shared in the event
were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Castenson and Mr. and Mrs.
Daryl Green of Harcourt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sandeen
of Paton, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nordstrom and Mr. and
Mrs. George Kullberg of Gowrie. After dinner, they were
guest in the Howard Sandeen Home.
was also a big one as both teams look to be on the top half
of the conference this season.
The Rebels sent out their ace Mac Prior while
the Jaguars sent their ace Senior Cam Anderson to take
the mound. Sadly at the end of the night it was the Rebels who were celebrating their first conference win but in
this case the Jaguars didnt do enough for themselves to
win but more for the other team committing 4 errors on
the night and allowing all five runs to be unearned runs.
It was a tough game to lose and even tougher considering
they win if they played better defensively.
Came threw a great ball game and was replaced
later in the game with Nolan Brand who also threw admirably; it was just not enough in the end from a team
standpoint.
The Jags actually had opportunities to strike
more points on the scoreboard but couldnt get that big hit
to crack it open. The lone to hits on the night for the Jags
were off the bat of Cade King and Nolan Brand whose
both hits were doubles.
Myles Davis took the mound and kept the Bulldogs
off the scoreboard until the fourth inning. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
60th Anniversary
Ronald and Marlene (Tasler) Black will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 23. They
were united in marriage on June 23, 1956 at St. Josephs
Catholic Church in Lohrville, Iowa.
They were blessed with four children: Brenda
(Pat) Junginger, Bettendorf; Brent (Sharon) Black,
Nevada; Kevin (Kelly) Black, Gowrie; Danny (19631983). They have nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Ron and Marlene farmed for many years near
Rinard, Iowa until retiring to Ames. They enjoy living in
Cyclone Country.
The celebration of their 60th anniversary will
include a dinner with their children. Cards may be sent
to: 5315 Tabor Drive, Ames, IA 50014.
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My recent trek to St. Charles, the area of my origin, brought back a number of memories. Some of them
I actually remember and some were from remembrances
or conversations of my parents and relatives. I mentioned
previously that the last house we lived in prior to relocating in Boone County is now gone as are the ones to the
east of it. I have some memories of the neighborhood.
There was a two story house to the east of ours and it was
occupied by the school Superintendent, his wife and teen
Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of June 15th to June 22nd
Wednesday, June 15
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB @ Pocahontas
1:30 a.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Greene County
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - East Sac County
@ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - East Sac County
@ Southeast Valley
Thursday, June 16
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. West Bend Mallard
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Softball GAME - Algona @
Southeast Valley
Friday, June 17
G V Softball HUMBOLDT TRIANGULAR
1:30 p.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Boone @
Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Storm Lake St. Marys
5:00 p.m. Humboldt Varsity Triangular 5:00 PM
Lisbon; 6:30 PM Humboldt
Saturday, June 18
10:00 a.m. JH Band @ Lehigh River Days Parade
Sunday, June 19
HS Basketball Summer League in Main Gym (K.
Johnson)
Monday, June 20
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Manson
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - NewellFonda @ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Softball GAME - NewellFonda @ Southeast Valley
Tuesday, June 21
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - West BendMallard @ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G V-JV VARSITY FIRST Softball
GAME - West Bend-Mallard @ Southeast Valley
Wednesday, June 22
10:00 a.m. JH BB @ Jefferson
10:00 a.m. JH SB @ Grand Junction
1:30 p.m. G JVR Softball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Clarion-Goldfield
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ GTRA
5:30 p.m. G Varsity Only Softball GAME Southeast Valley @ GTRA
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
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17-June
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19-June
20-June
21-June
22-June
Birthdays
Rachel Seil, Sharon Vogel
Erwin Vosberg, Paul Vote
Robert Carlson, Brent Monson
Sara Nolte
Tammy Donahe, Steve Lane
Boyd Saliger, Eula Mae Wilson
Jacie Hanlon
Aaron Vosberg
Vicki Kail, Amanda Prince
Melanie Vote
Melanie Downie
15-June
16-June
22-June
Anniversaries
Larry and Kathy Foote.
Roger and Kim Kopecky;
Nick and Jenni Pudenz.
Scott and Monica Burgett;
Brian and Carrie Reese.
S A R A
D O W N S
The Annual FFA Tractor ride will meet at Laurel Park (next to swimming pool) in Gowrie at 8:30 A.M.
Rolls and coffee will be provided. We will depart Laurel
Park at 9:00 A.M. for Brushy State Park. We will break
for lunch at the Lehigh Shelterhouse near ball diamond.
Lunch, snacks and a t-shirt will be provided on the ride.
Tractors and Drivers
Tractors must have a Slow Moving Vehicle
sign. All tractors must maintain a minimum speed of 10
miles per hour. Participants must be at least 16 years of
age. No alcohol allowed. Riders will be expected to follow designated route.
Registration
Fill out the registration form below to sign up
for the tractor ride. If you miss out on registering beforehand, registration will be at Laurel Park in Gowrie at 8:30
A.M.
To:__________________________________________
Registration is $25 Per Tractor
Name: _______________________________________
Please make checks payable to:
Central Plains FFA Chapter
Mail to: Central Plains FFA Chapter
Attn.: Tractor Ride P.O. Box 49
Gowrie, IA 50543-0049
For more information check out the school website
www.southeastvalley.org or call Collin Nordin (515)
351-9151 or Mason Bahr (515) 408-7579.
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5/16
Local 4-H students met with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on Wednesday during their trip to Washington, D.C.
The residence of Kelly Clough,
11004 Evans St., was the pick for Yard of
the Week, which is sponsored by the Gowrie
Development Commission.
Wednesday, June 15 Sewing Day will begin at 9
a.m.
Chimes Practice will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, June 16.
Saturday, June 18 Mens Group will begin at 9
a.m. in the Fireside Room. This weekend will be Youth
Rise Fest Weekend.
Monday, June 20 a Bible Study with Don Doolittle will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley talked to area 4-H
students during their visit to Washington D.C.
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Members of Kensington Club met Tuesday,
June 7 at Mulligans for a delicious lunch. Hostesses
were Kim Cockrum-Rolfes and Andrea Kuhn.
Andrea Kuhn presented a program about Aronia
berries. The Kuhn family started growing chemical free
Aronia berry bushes in 2012 on the northwest corner of
Gowrie. The berries are high in anti-oxidants, approximately 3 xs higher than blueberries, earning their spot
as a superfruit.
Kensington Club hostesses for the June meeting
are Kim Cockrum-Rolfes, left and Andrea Kuhn.
Merilyn Dee Tasler, Gowrie, will celebrate her
80th birthday on June 19th.
Cards may be sent to her at 1003 County Road,
Gowrie, Iowa 50543.
Her family enjoyed an afternoon of golf at the
Gowrie Golf Course on June 11th.
Her family includes Julie and Paul Gray, of New
Providence; Susie and Mike Stafford, of Winthrop; Richard and Teri Tasler, of Apex, North Carolina. She has 8
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
There will be a free street dance on Saturday
from 7-10 p.m. with music from eighties and nineties.
Area musicians will play old country music after the parade on Saturday and Cruise to the Valley Car
Show will start at 11 a.m. downtown. Free bingo will be
at the Senior Citizens building from 1-3 on Saturday.
Many great events
Other events include a softball tournament
Friday night, Womens club beefburger supper Friday
(5-7),Library DVD and book sale Friday and Saturday.
Other great events include a Flea market Saturday on the East Green; mud volleyball tournament Saturday; pork patty lunch all day Saturday at the museum;
Lions Club pancake breakfast Sunday; sand volleyball
tournament Sunday; and a community church service
Sunday.
Area Musicians
Pork Patty Lunch
Pork Loin Supper
Flea Market
Road Toast Band
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Jaguar Softball
continues to find
ways to win
The Southeast Valley Softball team continued
their wining streak by pulling together to beat Eagle
Grove 4-2. The Jags scored all four of their runs in the
third inning but it was enough for the win.
The Eagles struck first in the second inning
when they were able to manage a two out walk followed
by a stolen base and a double to score the first run of the
game. The Jags responded in the bottom of the third
inning when Josie Breitsprecher drove a single up the
middle. Natalie Lambert laid down a beautiful sacrifice
bunt that moved Breitsprecher to third. Erica Rittgers
then drove in Bretisprecher on a single and then stole
second base. Morgan Castenson reached on an error that
scored Rittgers. Jaiden Ackerson then followed with a
single and Cassidy Lambert drove in both Castenson and
Ackerson to finish the Jaguar scoring.
The Eagles were able to manage just one more
run in the game, and the Jaguars held on for the victory.
Natalie Lambert got the pitching win giving up just one
earned run while striking out four Eagle batters. Cassidy
Lambert continued her hot streak with the bat going 3 for
3 with two RBI. Erica Rittgers also went 2 for 3 with a
triple, a single, and an RBI. Josie Breitsprecher was 2 for
2 with a run scored and Jaiden Ackerson was 1 for 3 with
a run scored. The Jags are now 8-1.
CHURCH
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In the fall of 1854, Gasper T. Richey of Ohio left
his farm, his water power grist mill and his saw mill and
moved his family to Dayton Township, Webster County,
Iowa. He bought five three-quarter sections and 80 acres
of raw prairie land.
The first pioneer home built in 1855 of handhewn logs, 20 by 24 feet in dimension, two stories in
height, and so soundly was it constructed that it remains in
use remains in use today, Section 28, Dayton Township.
The log house was the home of the Richey family for many years then it was owned by other families
through the succeeding years. The last owner was Walter
Vontrees, who built a fine new house and was no longer
interested in preserving the old house.
Through the years the log house was covered
with siding, a furnace was installed, also electricity and
running water. It looked like any other farm house. The
running water came from a spring in the hillside to where
it was piped and put under pressure.
The log house was located on the upper level
above the Des Moines River a few miles southwest of the
big bridge between Dayton and Stratford.
Huge old Lilac bushes nestled close to the house.
The old log spring house was no longer in use and the log
barn with a double driveway had long since been replace
by a modern structure. Deep ravines lay between the buildings and the river.
Since the log house was no longer needed, plans
were made to demolish it and push it over into the ravine
to be burned.
In August of 1967, Laurel Bittle Carlson and her
husband, the late Elwin A. Carlson, acquired the Richey
long cabin. The kitchen addition had already been destroyed when the Carlsons acquired the house, the windows had been removed and a hole appeared in the roof.
The log house was well built of hand-hewn native
oak timbers, pegged together. The floors were of walnut,
also one of the dividing walls was of walnut paneling. It
had taken a year to build the log house back in 1855.
The upper story was removed to facilitate moving the house, then it was mounted on heavy timbers to be
moved 12 miles to the Carson residence in Harcourt.
It was located now on a new foundation on the
edge of an old orchard. A big old Kieffer pear tree stands
nearby.
In the last two years, the house has been converted to a 1 1/2 story log cabin and has been restored to its
original condition as nearly as possible.
All the siding, lath, plaster, wiring, plumbing and
furnace have been removed. Chinking and new mortar replace the crumbling old mortar between the logs.
Inside, after the lath and plaster were removed,
the pearly surfaces of the old white-washed logs appeared.
The building had never had fireplaces, so two new chimneys were built in the exact location of the old ones where
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WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
May 31, 2016
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and
Leffler. Absent: None.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve minutes of the
May 24, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for D.D.#52. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve wage increase
for Chance Copper, Correction Officer from $15.10 to $15.42 per hour
effective June 19, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file resignation due to retirement of Erline Jones, effective September 1,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to authorize Webster
County Recorder to fill full-time clerk position due to retirement of Erline
Jones. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Updates as follows: Site in Section 3, Dawson
Township (Greene County); Nursery Finishers in Section 18, Freedom
Township (Hamilton County); East Finishers in Section 23, Freedom
Township (Hamilton County); and Park Finishing Holdings II, LLC in
Section 32 Dayton Township. (Copies on file in Auditors office). Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan Updates for Litchfield Realty as follows:
Company One in Section 33, Hardin Township; Company Two in Section
35, Yell Township; Company Three in Section 31, Dayton Township;
Company Four in Section 27, Yell Township; Company Five in Section
33, Yell Township; Company Six in Section 31, Dayton Township; and
Company Seven in Section 35, Burnside Township. (Copies on file in
Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve 5-Day Class
B Beer Permit Application for Shellabration, Inc. effective June 28, 2016.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chairman to sign the following:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FORT DODGE, IOWA AND WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, made and entered
into this 23rd day of May, 2016 by and between the City of Fort Dodge,
Iowa, an Iowa Municipal Corporation (The City) and Webster County,
Iowa (The County).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City and the County recognize the need for the
construction and on-going maintenance of a wastewater lift station and
force main to serve the Gypsum City OHV Park; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the County are desirous of establishing
and documenting the responsibilities of each entity as it pertains to the
wastewater lift station and force main.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following stipulations:
The County agrees to:
1. Construct, at their cost, a wastewater lift station at the Gypsum City
OHV Park and a
wastewater force main from the Gypsum City OHV Park to a connection
point within the City of Fort Dodges sanitary sewer system in the East
Industrial Park.
2. Said wastewater lift station and force main shall be designed to
handle the full build-out of the Gypsum City OHV Park campground and
potential wastewater connections in the future.
3. Following construction, dedicate said wastewater lift station and
wastewater force main to the City of Fort Dodge.
The City agrees to:
1. Contribute $200,000 towards the construction of the wastewater
lift station and force main, which is attributable to the portion of excess
capacity not needed by the Gypsum City OHV Park.
2. Provide all maintenance and operational duties on said wastewater
lift station and force main.
3. Allow future connections to the force main along the main route for
a connection fee, to be determined.
All parties of this agreement hereby and herewith agree to hold
harmless and indemnify each of the other parties, their employees or
representatives, from any and all liability to which they may be subject,
arising out of the execution of this agreement.
This is the complete and final agreement of the parties and no
statement no herein contained has been relied upon by any party in
affixing their signature hereto.
All parties warrant that they have full and sufficient authority to
execute this agreement and each party will sign whatever document is
necessary to effectuate this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have affixed our signatures hereto.
CITY OF FORT DODGE, IOWA
s/Matt Bemrich
Mayor
objections from any resident or property owner of the County to the above
action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Board
will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action
for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes
to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Notes.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster
County, State of Iowa, as provided by Chapters 331 and 403 of the Code
of Iowa.
Dated this 31st day of May, 2016.
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor, Webster County, State of Iowa
Roll call vote: Ayes Dencklau, Leffler, Campbell, Singer and
Fletcher. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Engagement Agreement between Webster County and Ahlers
and Cooney, P.C. in its capacity as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel
in connection with the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2016 and General Obligation Local Option Sales and Services Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign billing from IDOT for testing costs in the amount of $1,178.49
on Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(102)5F-94 and process
payment from Farm to Market account. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair
to sign proposal in the amount of $42,830.00 from Dan Corbin, Inc. to
update the 1997 Webster County Geodetic Control Network. (Copy on file
in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on
file 6 month pay increase to $20.04 per hour for Bret Mentzer, Class B
Equipment Operator effective June 7, 2016 per labor agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file 6 month pay increase to $20.12 per hour for Nic Lentsch, Class C
Equipment Operator effective June 7, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to allow claims. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
June 7, 2016
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Singer, Fletcher and Leffler. Absent:
Dencklau and Campbell.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of the
May 31, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve pay increase for
Laura Montgomery from $19.30 to $19.61 per hour effective June 13, 2016
per labor contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for Mauer Farm in Section 3, Lost Grove
Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve Class C Liquor
License Renewal Application for Webster County Agricultural Association.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to table consideration of
entering into an Easement Agreement between Webster County and
Roland and Mary Musselman for the installation of a septic system on
sixty-six feet of County right of way which abuts Lot Two of Scenic Valley
First Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to set 10:00a.m. on June 28,
2016 as the time and date for letting of bid and award Kennedy Park Road
Project.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2017 Roadway Maintenance Agreement with
Iowa Department of Transportation for roads within Brushy Creek State
Park as requested by authorized Department of Natural Resources
personnel. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.
Sara DeMeulenaere discussed the Iowa 99 County Bible Reading
Marathon set for June 30 through July 3, 2016. The board requested her
to submit her plan to the Board for next weeks agenda.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Webster County
Conservation
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, and taking of
bids for asphalt repairs on roads and parking lots in Kennedy Park, 1415
Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Auditor of Webster County
at her office in the Webster County Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa until
4:30 p.m., on the 27th day, of June, 2016 for the asphalt repair of roads
and parking lots as described below. The proposals will be reviewed by
the Webster County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on June
28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Webster County Courthouse.
The project will consist of (12) project areas and involve Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA) road repairs, grading, cleaning, site preparation, HMA
paving, applying leveling course, install granular sub-base, and apply
asphalt sealer.
Plans, Specifications and proposed contract documents may be
examined at the Reception Center of the Webster County Conservation
Department, 1415 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.
A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashiers check,
made payable to either the County or to the contractor drawn upon a
solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an amount
as set forth in the proposal form. Cashiers check, made payable to the
contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County signed
by the contractor or his/her authorized agent. Failure to execute a contract
and file an acceptable bond and certificate of insurance within 30 days of
the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein provided,
will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award.
All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County,
sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not
provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board
of Supervisors reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any
and all bids.
As a condition precedent to being furnished proposal forms,
a prospective bidder must be on the current Iowa Department of
Transportation list of qualified bidders; except that this requirement will not
apply when bids are received solely for materials, supplies, or equipment.
The Contracting authority will issue an exemption certificate for the
purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment that will be used in the
performance of the construction contract, per Iowa Code 422.42(16) & (17)
and 422.47(5)
Webster County Conservation, Matt Cosgrove, Director
Does God talk to you? Im not referring hearing an audible voice of God I dont know of anyone these days that has experienced that. But it does tell us in the Bible that God speaks to us
through the Holy Spirit. He also speaks to us through the sermons
we hear each Sunday by our Pastors or Priests. The trouble is that
many of us sit in church waiting to be entertained. We are not there
to be entertained, but we should be there worshipping our awesome
God, and to pray. We are to hear the message given to us and then
respond to it, going out to share Gods message with others. This
is called witnessing and I once heard a friend say that too many of
us believe we are in the witness protection plan. We are afraid to
share with others in the event we may be accused to stating something wrong. The next time you hear a message, whether it be in
a church, a synagogue or a message at the local Care Center given
by lay people, look for ways that you can share that message with
someone that doesnt attend church. This is how we can do Gods
biding and spread His word in our community.
Prayer: Lord, help us to understand the messages we hear
in church and then prod us to go out and spread the Good News to
others. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen
Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
inks extended deal
With Dr. Susan Hornback. . .
As the ink dries on a new contract with Stewart
Memorial Community Hospital, Dr. Susan Hornback and
her family are packing their bags to move to Lake City.
Our family is excited to be a more active part of the Lake
City community and our move here opens the door for
that to happen, says Dr. Hornback, who has practiced
medicine at SMCH since 2009.
The familys move to Lake City comes as Dr.
Hornback signs a new contract with the hospital. In the
new agreement, Dr. Hornback has signed a ten year commitment to provide care to patients at Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital, says Rev. Chad Dietrich, SMCH
board chairman. We are grateful for her long term investment in the patients we serve and our area communities, notes Rev. Dietrich.
Dr. Hornback specializes in family care, obstetrics and womens health. She is also Board Certified by
the American Board of Family Medicine, a member of
the American Academy of Family Physicians and the
American Medical Association.
Dr. Hornback began her career in the medical
field very early in life. My first experience caring for
people was working in a medical clinic as a certified
medical assistant and then I went on to become a registered nurse, recalls Hornback.
After eight years of serving in a nursing role in
Des Moines, she went to medical school and earned her
Doctor signs
contract with SMCH. . .
Dr. Susan Hornback signs a contract with
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, committing
ten years to caring for patients in Lake City and surrounding communities as SMCH board chair Rev.
Chad Dietrich looks on.
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Bret steck . . .
The late Bret Steck poses with his wife
Crystal and sons Carter and Gabe.
actually asked his father for permission to marrysomething not every young man does, but perhaps testament
to the beautiful marriage he had witnessed growing up.
Bret and Crystal would have been married four years last
April.
Mark Steck stated that each of his children share a
special bond with him. For daughter, Heather, its a love
of studying the Bible, for Aaron, its working on cars
with his dad, and for Bret, it was a love of sports that he
shared with his father.
I find its hard to do stuff like a round of golf,
Mark Steck candidly admits. I find myself thinking of
Bret, wishing he was here.
In life, Bret shared much more than a love of sports
with his dad. They also shared a work environment.
Mark and Bret saw one another at least five times a day
while working at FC, Farmers Cooperative.
On that tragic day last year, Brets mother brought
his sons to FC. She was running late and called Bret to
ask if he could drop the boys off at the coop in Farnhamville since she worked in Rockwell City. Also, it made
it nice so Bret wouldnt be late for work. Brets mother,
Valerie, got there first, and while she was waiting for
Bret, Mark pulled up and told Valerie he had to drop his
load, but would be right back.
In the meantime, Bret pulled up and as Bret was taking his boys out of the truck, Pa Pa Mark pulled up in his
semi. The boys went nuts saying, Pa Pa! just as they
always do, explained Mark. Then, he blasted the air horn
for them. Bret, one by one, handed the boys to grandpa
Mark, and then took them back down out of Pa Pas semi,
and then Bret put the boys back in his mothers car.
I dont have regrets, explains Mark. We got
to say goodbye. It was just a bad thing that happened;
theres no reason to get mad at FC.
In truth, Bret wasnt even supposed to have been
working that day. He was supposed to be at home for his
sons pre-school home visit, but his boss asked Bret to
come in.
That's just the kind of guy he was, explains Mark.
If a superior told him to do something, he was going to
do it. No Debate. No questions. Just someone you could
truly count on.
Brets father hopes to keep Brets memory alive
through his truck. His personalized plates, BRET31
bring joy to his heart. He hopes to hang on to this truck
over the years, and perhaps give it to Brets' sons as they
are old enough.
An anonymous donor also wishes to keep Brets
memory alive through the gift of trees, given in his honor
and planted at Brockett Park. Additionally, the family
wishes to recognize all who have generously donated
clothes and toys for Carter and Gabe.
Brothers. . .
Brets'
sons Carter and
Gabe are all
smiles as they
stand hand in
hand.