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Wednesday, Jan 28

Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at there station.

Monday, Feb 2

Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran

Church Harcourt. Cub Scout Pack 42, 6:00 p.m. at the

Callender Heritage Library/Community

CenterTuesday, Feb 3

PV School Tax Election. 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.Polling places; PV Middle School, Callender

Comm. Center, Gowrie Comm. Center. Farnhamville American Legion Post #510

and Sons of the American Legion, 7:00 p.m.,

Legion building. Rose Lodge #506, 7:30 p.m.

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Brad Lane newpresident-CEO

Bradley S. Lane was appointed as the new Presi-dent-CEO of Security Savings Bank at the January 13,2015, board meeting. Lane is replacing Steven R. Lanewho recently retired.

He is currently on the Iowa Bankers AssociationBoard of Directors, Board of Trustees for the Gowrie

Municipal Utilities, City of Gowrie Parks Board, StewartMemorial Community Hospital Board of Directors andis involved with the Community Bankers of Iowa Lead-ers of Tomorrow.

He is also active with Southeast Valleys athleticprograms and coaches his kids in several different sports.

Lane makes his home in Gowrie with wife, Jenniferand three children, Jordan, Carter and Madison. Lanegrew-up in Farnhamville, is a graduate of Cedar ValleyHigh School, University of Iowa, Iowa School of Bank-ing, Graduate School of Banking in Colorado, and is aCertied Community Lender (CCL).

Bradley S. Lane is the new President-CEO of SecuritySavings Bank.

By Jill Viles Gowrie Councilmembers at the Jan. 19 meet-ing had hoped for greater participation from the public as

they considered the implementation of trafc cameras.Ultimately, plans are under way to educate citi-

zens about the importance of their input as the councilprepares for its next meeting on February 16.

The issue of the proposed trafc camera tookcenter stage at one point in the council meeting. Coun-cilperson Jeff Peterson expressed concerns that the publicmust speak up about this issue. If were going to do this,we need to ask the public how they feel, insisted Peter-son. The time to talk about this is now, not 2-3 monthsdown the road when someone gets a ticket.

The council proposed it would be a wise ideato invite back De Etta Jacobs of Optotrafc to addressthe community at large. A second camera enforcementcompany was previously considered, but as they have not

By Jill Viles Public input regarding the Physical Plant andEquipment Levy was welcomed in advance of the Janu-ary 21 Prairie Valley School Board meeting. Voters ofthe district will decide on February 3 if a property taxincrease and/or an income tax increase is warranted. Ap-proximately fteen citizens arrived ready to pose ques-tions and concerns regarding the proposed levy. Lisa Willardson, business manager for thedistrict, opened the question and answer period by ad-dressing a question often posed to school ofcials: Ifthe school has sufcient funds coming in each year, whydoes the district need to occasionally ask for an alterna-tive source of funding?

Willardson went on to explain that only certain

things may be purchased from the general fund, for ex-ample, teacher salaries and textbooks. The general fundmay allow a district to purchase a school bus; however,a replacement motor may not be purchased with thesefunds. In the same line of thinking, a school may use

returned Chief Mc Cormacks call, it was the consensusof the council not to proceed with this company. Councilperson Redman suggested, We have

nothing to lose by trying this. We can stop at any time. However, Peterson urged caution with the proj-ect. If there is revenue with these cameras, we needthese funds to go somewhere we are not getting used toit. Councilperson Joe Harrision suggested speedbumps may solve the problem, but it was pointed out byMayor Stokesbary that speed bumps present a problemduring snow removal. At this point, it was again recommended thatJacobs speak at the February 16th meeting, and that thepublic is strongly encouraged to come and ask questions.The regular city council meeting will follow the discus-sion.

Gowrie City Council wants public inputon installing trafc cameras in Gowrie

Mulligans Restaurant has problems. . .

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Support given for school tax levy proposalat Praire Valley public forum Jan. 21

Some negative comments on Callendar School closing. . .

certain funds to pay for solar lights, but must secure alter-native funding to pay the light bill. Currently, the Prairie Valley School District hasa 33 cents per $1,000 of property valuation. On Feb. 3voters will be asked to approve a $1 per $1,000 prop-erty valuation. A school district may ask for an increasein this funding through the implementation of a tax levy;however, passage requires 50% +1 approval from the vot-ers. Typically a levy is passed for a ten year period. ThePrairie Valley School District has approved previous taxlevies, but it has been so many years, the exact date wasnot readily identied at the meeting.

It was the consensus of the board and personsattending the meeting that the last levy expired approxi-mately 20 years ago. Additionally, it was claried that a

$2.40 bond issue was passed approximately 20 years agoas the previous levy expired; however, it was noted thedistrict cannot pass a bond issue and a Physical Plant andEquipment Levy at the same time.

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The Xi Eta Sigma Sorority sisters are hosting their annual Ham Ball Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Febru-ary 15th. Full story is on page 2.

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The Gowrie City Council at their Jan. 19 meetingexpressed interest in seeking other bids regarding garbagepick-up and recycling. It was suggested that Gowrie couldnd someone willing to pick up trash and recycling on thesame day. Perhaps this would better serve the needs of theresidents and increase participation in recycling. Snow Issues: Police Chief Mc Cormack report-ed 30 tickets were issued for parking violations followingthe rst large snowfall. He was happy to report that resi-dents were much more reticent to leave cars on the streetfollowing our most recent snowstorm.

He expressed concerns that people tend to move

their cars back onto the street before the plows have n-ished their work. The plows must traverse each side of thestreet two times, and must clear the snow to curbside. Hewas happy to report only one mailbox has been hit so farthis season.Other business Additionally, it has been reported that a plowdriver recently quit. The utilities board is seeking a re-placement for this position. This is a perfect job for afarmer, said Chuck Angstrom. The Larson CD will be renewed by HeartlandBank. Jeremy Mobley was unanimously appointed tothe planning and zoning committee. On a new issue, reimbursements for health insur-ance premiums are no longer allowed due to the Afford-

able Care Act. This issue does not affect employers withfewer than 50 employees. It has been suggested those af-fected by this ruling seek out the advice of an auditor. Rehabilitation grants presented to the councilwere unanimously approved. It was noted that several bikes have been foundby city workers, and remain unclaimed. It was proposedthat the Abate prisoner rehabilitation program may wishto receive these bikes as a donation. Alternatively, it maybe possible to entertain bids for the bikes. There are alsotwo trucks: an Old Ford Sander Truck and a red ChevyCheyenne. It may be possible to entertain bids for these,

but they must come in above salvage bids. Discussion was held regarding the WebsterCounty Telecommunication Claim. Chief Mc Cormackemphasized this is not 911. This claim pays for the dayto day operations of the communication center, as wellas salaries. The concern is that the call center should bestaffed 24 hours a day by two people. Currently, only oneperson covers the 2:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. shift. Other cit-ies in the surrounding area will be voting on this as well. It was approved to purchase side steps for thenew city truck. Entrance and exit from the vehicle arenearly impossible without this addition.

Finally, discussion was held regarding the factthat the community center isnt being cleaned each week.It was suggested that someone look into hiring additionalhelp to keep the center cleaned.

Snow issues, bikes unclaimed, CommunityCenter topics at Gowrie Council meeting

Johnson namedchampion atHerb Irgens Invite Two Jaguar wrestlers were still standing at theend of the grueling two-day twenty seven team Herb Ir-gens Invite held in Ida Grove. Sr. 113 lbs Spencer John-son captured his rst crown at Ida Grove by defeating JoeMinkler of Poky 6-3 in the nals. Sr. 182 lbs. Tom Nahn-

sen placed 7th after pinning Riley Anderson of Okobojiin the rst period.

Spencer(31-4) wrestled an outstanding tourna-ment. He really needed this championship to propel himinto the nal two weeks of the regular season. Seeded #4,Spencer pulled out a big win against #6 ranked DevinPhally(2A) of Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 7-6. Spencer wasdown 4-1 at one point in the match but used a big reversaland back points in the third period to hold off Phally. Inthe nals, Spencer found himself down 3-0 to familiarfoe, Joe Minkler(Poky). He never panicked, used two es-capes, and two takedowns to beat the # 3 seed. It wasa huge win because Spencer was defeated in the nalseconds at the conference tournament the week before toWinkler. Tom really wrestled a decent tourney. His two

losses in the tournament came to #1 ranked Evan Hansonin the quarters and to the fourth place nisher from Mar-cus Meridan Cleghorn. After missing all of his Junioryear to a shoulder injury, Tom has been improving all sea-son.

Trey Lawrence(132), Coltan Klingson(106),and Kaelan Lundberg(160) were one match away fromplacing in the top eight. Trey lost a very close match inthe consos against a very decent kid from Sergaent Bluff.Trey was up by one point with less than ve seconds leftwhen the Sergeant Bluff kid rolled underneath and cameup on top for a reversal. It appeared time was up, but thereferee awarded two points. Coltan and Kaelan battledhard but came up short in their consolation matches.

First time tournament participants Caleb Hem-mestad(145) and Bryce Scott(195) had some tough luck

drawing really tough opponents in the rst round. In thebackside, luck still was not on their side as they lost tosome really quality kids. Zeke Miller (170) & TristanTroutwine(220) also participate in the tournament going0-2.

Seeded #4, Spencer Johnson pulled out a big win against #6 ranked Devin Phally(2A) of Sergeant Bluff-Lutonmaking him the Champion of the Herb Irgens Invite tournament.

The Xi Eta Sigma Sorority sisters are hosting theirannual Ham Ball Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, February

15th. Serving starts at 11am thru 1pm at Zion LutheranChurch in Gowrie. Take-out meals are also available.

The dinner consists of ham balls, baked potato,green beans, dinner roll, dessert, and a beverage. Free-will donations are accepted for this delicious meal. Therewill be no charge for all the friendly smiles and great con-versation that is sure to be included.

Take advantage of this hot and tasty meal in themidst of a frozen winter to reconnect with your commu-nity friends! The contributions given for the meal will bedispersed to a variety of outstanding community activi-ties and groups. In the past, the sorority has donated tothe PV Little League, PVA Soccer Association, libraries,re stations, and many other deserving groups with theproceeds from the Ham Ball Dinner.

It is the sororitys privilege to serve the commu-

nity on Sunday, February 15th. We rmly believe for acommunity to be whole and healthy, it must be based onpeoples love and concern for each other. Please join usfor an opportunity to ll your belly while showing yoursupport for the world right outside your window.

Ham Ball DinnerFeb. 15 in GowrieAt the Zion Lutheran Church...

Superintendent Lois Irwin claried the four po-sitions those concerned with the future of the Prairie Val-ley School District infrastructure may assume:

1. The district can do nothing. 2. The district can maintain existing buildings. 3. The district can remodel existing buildings. 4. The district can rebuild existing buildings. Irwin did not identify any one of these choicesas the preferred option for the district. Its the commu-nity that makes the decision, emphasized Irwin. As voters take to the polls on February 3rd, thedistrict wants to remind voters there are three general

aims for the proposed tax levy increase: 1. Improve student centered technology; 2. Building and grounds improvement; 3. Improve transportation eet; An example of student centered technology in-volves the former ICN room, now described as Polycomtechnology. Currently the district offers psychology, so-ciology, and Spanish using this medium.

According to principal Jim Henrich, 20 studentsare typically enrolled in each course. The district hasbeen approached by representatives from Iowa CentralCommunity College who would like to see an increasein the number of course offerings. However, this wouldrequire technology upgrades to be initiated by the district.

Willardson emphasized the problems faced bythe district. Current technology is ever-changing. What

worked well two years ago may be out of date this schoolyear. Additionally, it was noted that cell phone usage inthe building serves to tax the network. Board member, Jim Carlson, expressed supportof the levy. If we do not need to spend the money, wecan save it. Its not use or lose money, he explained.Additionally, the board may decide they are not goingto assess the levy in a particularly vulnerable year. Forexample, if land values drop signicantly in the next ten

years, the board may vote not to tax the land for fear thisis too great a burden for local farmers.

There was some discussion as to whether thetax levy should originate solely from property taxes.An alternative arrangement involves assessing 20 centsof the dollar requested from income taxes. It was notedthat those who do not own property, i.e. those that rentapartments, would be contributing to a proposed tax levy.Some in attendance felt this arrangement would serve tospread the cost of the levy more fairly across the commu-nity.

Board member, Heidi Mc Guire, also expressedsupport for the levy. Were going to have small res allthe time, she explained. For example, the elevator inthe high school went out unexpectedly. We have to be

prepared for unavoidable circumstances like this.Dennis Tucker, former Prairie Valley principal,agrees. We have to keep our facilities up to date, or wewill nd our students sent elsewhere to school.

Mayor, David Stokesbary, concurs. If you havea school in your city, this inuences property values ina positive manner. Additionally, Stokesbary expressedconcern that not enough funds are directed toward theArts. It was noted, he would love to see a theater at thehigh school. Arts develops students as much or morethan athletics, he passionately espoused. We need tomake the arts something special.

Business Manager, Lisa Willardson, suggestedthe nuts and bolts of the district are just as essential.Buses are a necessity. Our buses must be rotated con-tinuously. We lease the buses, and our lease comes up forrenewal every three years.

As the discussion moved toward input from thepublic, concerns were raised. Many in attendance ex-press lingering hurt and resentment over the closure ofthe Callender building. In particular, the giving awayof the building, rather than a sale of the building, was anissue of contention. One citizen was deeply concernedthat bids as high as $16,000 were dismissed, and thatthese funds could have been used by the district. Board

member, Shannon Miller, explained the district was waryof an out of state enterprise and didnt want to see a busi-ness failure by an unfamiliar party result in deteriorationof the building and property.

This sentiment was afrmed by several othercitizens in attendance. The reason people arent goingto vote for the PPEL is because people are left with abad taste in their mouths regarding the money wasted inthe closure of the Callender building, said one concernperson. You dont have good accountability as aboard, exclaimed another. Now youre asking us topay more. Shannon Miller expressed support in the face ofthe angry sentiment. Were always looking for advicefrom the public.

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Jeff and Katie Bormes of Minneapolis, Minne-sota are proud parents of a daughter, Nora Turinne. Shewas born on December 14, 2014, weighed 7 pounds 14ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

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Wednesday, Jan 28- Meat Loaf, Boiled Potatoes, Spinach Au Gratin, Straw-berries, Angel Food CakeThursday, Jan 29- Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Baby Carrots, Chilled Pears, Rasp-berry LemonadeFriday, Jan 30- Creamed Chicken over Biscuit, Brussel Sprouts, Pineapple,Tomato JuiceMonday, Feb 2 - Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Hot FruitCompote, OJTuesday, Feb 3 - Beef & Noodles, Stewed Tomatoes, Broccoli Raisin Salad,Peach CrispWednesday, Feb4 - Cider Braised Pork, Baked Potato, Cooked Cabbage &Onions, Cranberry Orange Bar, Tomato Juice

We would like to thank

everyone for their thoughts and prayersand express our sincere gratitude to all of

you who remembered Duane and

the family during his passing

Te family ofDuane Patterson

Card of Thanks!Dakota Jaeschke, #42, jumps for the Jaguars Tuesday evening against Manson Northwest Webster. Conner Con-

rad, #4, and Joe Sedlacek, #3 watch with enthusiasm to start the game. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

The Southeast Valley Jaguars Boys Basketball teamwon 3 of their last four games.

On Friday, January 9th the Jaguars defeated the Alta/Aurillia Warriors by the score of 60-54. There was nicebalanced scoring for the Jaguars as Conner Conrad ledthe team with 17 points, Dakota Jaeschke 14, SkylarWarehime 10, Myles Davis 10, and Logan Boerner 9.

On Saturday January 10th the Jaguars defeatedGreene County by the score of 60-57. Leading the Jag-uars in scoring was Conner Conrad with 26, Dakota Jae-schke 9, and Logan Boerner contributed 8.

On Tuesday, January 13th the Jaguars were defeated

in triple overtime by East Sac 79-77. Conner Conrad ledthe Jaguars in scoring with 25, Dakota Jaeschke had 15points and 15 rebounds, Logan Boerner 13, Dylan Ander-son 11, Skylar Warhime 8, and Cade King 5.

On Friday, January 16th the Jaguars beat the SiouxCentral, Sioux Rapids Rebels by the score of 65-37. Con-ner Conrad led the scoring with 13 points, Cade King 8,Dylan Anderson 8, Logan Boerner 8, Skylar Warehime 6,Dakota Jaeschke 6, Keegan Goodwin 6, Tommy Lennon4, Myles Davis 2, Joe Sedlack 2, Alex Pliner 2.

The Jaguars record is now 8-4.

SV Boys Basketball team wins three of 4 games

Jan. 25, 1995...20 Years Ago...

Justin Burke, a 5th grader from Callender, was recover-ing from the removal of a brain tumor and had his visiondamaged as a result. To show concern and care for Justin, theFriends Group and the Callender Heritage Library sponsoreda read to Justin program.

Tomorrows Citizens were Rachel, 8, and Jacob, 7,children of Jim and Sandi Witte, Callender; Nicole, 6, andParker, 3 1/2, children of Ken and Joni Kruse, Otho.

Chalmer and Doris Peterson of Callender celebrated

their 45th wedding anniversary Friday, Jan. 27. They havethree children, Lynn Peterson of Fort Dodge; Bonnie Porterof Callender, and Alan Peterson of Creston, and four grand-children.

Air Force Airman Scott I. VanSickle graduated from AirForce basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto-nio, Texas. VanSickle is the son of Marilyn J. VanSickle ofHarcourt. He is a 1993 graduate of Prairie Valley CommunityHigh School, Gowrie.

There was a benet Soup Supper Feb. 3 at the PrairieValley High School Commons. All of the proceeds went toMark VandeLune and the children of Jacquelin Panek.

Albert Dicks was named Master Musician at the Tri-Minduction and awards ceremoney held Jan. 19. Ruven Newellwon the Top Notcher award. Winners in the poster contestwere Rawley King, Jill Byrne, and Amber Peterson.

Jan. 23 1985...30 Years Ago...The Lanyon Covenant Church held their annual meet-

ing Jan. 17. The new ofcers elected were: Chairman, Rich-ard Abrahamson; Vice Chairman, Steve Gustafson; Secre-tary, Walter Harrison; Treasurer, Patty Gustafson; FinancialSecretary, LaVonne Palmquist; Deacons, Wendell Palmquistand Charles Peterson; Remaining on as Deacons were Lau-ren Gustafson and Don Howe; Deaconesses, Ruth Lambert

and Esther Roos; Remaining Deaconesses, Phyllis Abraham-son and Ruth Harrison.

Robin Lynne Conrad and Patrick Alan Sloter were mar-ried at St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Papillion, Ne-braska. Robin is the daughter of Clair Conrad of North Plain-eld, New Jersey, and Margaret Ewing Conrad of Papillion.She is the granddaughter of Hollis and Betty Ewing of Farn-hamville and the late Helen Ewing.

Rodney L. Ryan, son of Carole and Dean Fevold ofGowrie, enlisted in the U.S. Air Forces Delayed EnlistmentProgram. He entered active duty June 7.

There was a Come and Go shower for Doug and Chris-tie Andrews Jan. 26 at the town hall in Callender.

SV JV boys lose to Newell

Fonda at the buzzerSoutheast Valley traveled to Newell Monday Jan 19.

SV boys came out sluggish to start the game and weredown 20-12 at half.

They slowly worked back to take the lead late in the4th quarter to lose at the buzzer 31-33.

Leading scorers were Keegan Goodwin ,Sam Ber-glund, and Alex Pliner all with 6 points, Tristan Ewing5, Nolan Johnson 4, Aaron Swieter and Tommy Lennon2 points each.

Saturday Jan. 31 7:30 to MidnightStarlite, Fort Dodge, Jay Clyde Band, Adults $5

Children 17 & under $3, (Children must leave at 10p.m.) Rafes, Live Auction All Proceeds for handi-capped Kids at Easter Seals of Iowa Camp Sunnyside.

Dayton Wranglers Pony Express Dance

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CALLENDERCITY OF CALLENDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTESJanuary 19, 2015

A SpecialCity Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. byMayor Pro Tem Don Weston. Present Kim Jondle, Dave Lee, WandaMartens and Don Weston. Darryl Shirbroun joined at 6:35 p.m. Absent:Mayor Randy Hanson. Motion by Lee, Second by Martens to open the Public Hearingregarding utility rates.

The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss an OrdinanceAmendment regarding Water Utility Rates & Electric Utility Rates.Proposed changes include: Bulk Water From $12.50 to $14.00 perthousand gallons. Water Minimum from $23.18 (2000 gallons) to $26.00and over 2000 gallons from $7.46 to $12.20 per thousand gallons. Thiswill increase water revenue approximately $16,000. Decrease EL over 50kwh wholesale + .0297 per kwh vs. .0389 per kwh. This will decreaseelectric revenue by approximately $16,000. The council feels decreasingthe electric rate will offset some of the added water expense each month.

There were no comments from the public. Motion by Lee, Second byJondle to close the Public Hearing. MC Clerk presented preliminary expense and revenue totals for FY 15/16Budgetand notes. Council made recommendations to reduce expensesfurther and these reductions are reflected in the numbers below. Citywill utilize some annual transfers allocated for infrastructure & equipmentdepreciation to pay for some large purchases that have been identifiedas needed during this new budget period of time. ($50,000 water towerclean/paint, $25,000 lagoon generator and $21,000 electric updates). Council reviewed city financials stating the city has a checking account

balance in the amount of $446,129 which prompted these discussions toget more return for our money. 1 department has a negative fund balance;water 27,826. With new utility rate on the horizon this should turn around. Council requested the following be part of a FY 14/15 budgetamendment. 6/1/2015 pay off the Bankers Trust Water Improvement GOBond Loan in the amount of $143,308.75. This will save approximately$16,000 in interest and admin. fees original term date 6/1/2019. Doing thiswill also lower the overall tax levy on the new budget. FY 16 BUDGET TOTALS (& comparisons to current fiscal year)Revenue = $707,099 - no GO Loan Tax Levy & we're forgoing someannual transfer of funds which impacted total revenue.

Compared to current Fiscal Year $803,306 (down $96,207 mostlydue to no GO Loan $31,068, no electric transfer to CP $21,559, noSewer transfer to CP $13,059 , no water transfer to CP 34,550.Electric Sales less $16,000, Water Sales More $16,000 due to newutility rates)

Expense = $965,364 - no GO loan payment and includes added expensesCompared to current Fiscal Year $941,111 (up $24,253 mostly dueto paying off GO Loan early $31, 068, $25,000 sewer generator,$50,000 water tower clean/paint and $21,000 electrical wireupgrades and transformers.

Property tax levy is 10.582%Compared to current Fiscal Year (down $4.83 per thousand) from15.415%

Additional Expense Notes: Removed $8,000 CDBG Housing

expense; if we get the grant we will amend later. New budget expensefor Annual Celebration Day $5,535 ($5000 offset revenue + $500 eventinsurance and $35 license. $1,500 allocated from building/PMC to assistwith elevator training fire. $1,200 periodic exam. Library budget $45,175(with $15,000 coming from city GF) EEG $1,600 more than revenue tooffset rebate. Additional Revenue Notes: City discussed options to increaserevenue; a new Voted Other Permissible Levies for law enforcement andlibrary as well as a Non-Voted Other Permissible Levy for Operation andMaintenance of city owned community center/library? City will not pursuethese options at this time.

Clerk will follow up with city utility personnel and obtain a complete listof planned capital project expenditures(large purchases) and timeline;approximately when to plan for the next related expense? This informationis needed to assist with budgets and capital project planning and willenable clerk to finalize the new budget templates including depreciation /capital project transfer activity. Notes for 16/17 budget:LED sign, second generator for the watertower to support Hazard Mitigation action items/plan and a storm shelter. Motion by Shirbroun, Second By Jondle directing the clerk to publishthe FY 16 Budget / Notice of Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. 2/10/2015 at 6:30p.m. in with the recommended changes. MC Motion by Shirbroun, Second by Lee to approve 1st reading ofOrdinance #184 Water Rates.Bulk Water $14.00 per thousand gallons.Water Minimum (2000 gallons) $26.00 and over 2000 gallons $12.20 perthousand gallons. Ayes: Kim Jondle, Dave Lee, Wanda Martens and DonWeston. Darryl Shirbroun. MC

Motion by Lee, Second by Jondle to approve 1st reading ofOrdinance #185 Electric Rates. Over 50 kwh wholesale + .0297 perkwh. Ayes: Kim Jondle, Dave Lee, Wanda Martens and Don Weston.Darryl Shirbroun. MC Motion by Lee to adjournat 7:45 p.m. Second by Jondle. MC________________________________Don Weston / Mayor Pro TemATTEST:_________________________________Denita Lee-Luke / City Clerk

Southeast Valley Girls Basketball hosted GreenCounty January 10, in Gowrie. SV won the contest 58-53. Cassie Zinnel led the Southeast Valley offensewith 21 points, including ve 3-points. Three of whichcame in the fourth quarter to help the lady Jags take the

Jag Girls Basketball: Cold Outside, Hot in the Gym

Kearsten Hainzinger, #5, sees an opening anddrives towards the basket. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

lead and hold it late in the game. Josie Breitsprecher add-ed a solid 11 points and Nicole Williams added 10 points.Aaliyah Scott and Erica Rittgers contributed seven pointsapiece. Angela Dopita chipped in two points. After falling behind in the rst quarter, the ladyJags played outstanding defense to work their way back.Down by ten with four minutes left in the fourth quarter,the Jags dug deep and came back to win by ve.

Scoring 19 points in the last four minutes, whileallowing Green County only four points. Scott hit two

huge free throws in the fourth to tie it up, and the Jagsnever looked back. The Jags shot 11 of 16 from the freethrow line in the fourth quarter.

Wiliams, Scott, and Rittgers controlled theboards, grabbing rebounds apiece for the game.Breitsprecher dished out 8 assists, and Williams dishedout 4 assists. Scott also recorded 4 steals. All these factorstogether led the Lady Jags to a true team Victory.

Emma Graves rebounds the ball for the Jaguarsafter a missed shot. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

SV Falls to Sioux Center Southeast Valley Girls Basketball team traveledto Sioux Rapids Friday, January 16. SV dropped the con-test to Sioux Center 33-46. Josie Breitsprecher led the Lady Jag offensewith 12 points. Erica Rittgers provided an solid 11 points.Nicole Williams scored four points. Cassie Zinnel andAaliyah Scott also chipped in four points each.

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The January 14th article in The Review about the oldschool ledgers showing the salaries of teachers in theDayton School, 1887-1892 caught my eye and interest. Inthese modern times and ination pricing it is hard for usto imagine. It took me back to the Little House books

as schooling was featured in those writings both when theIngalls children were in school and then when Laura be-came a school marm. It is my understanding that theteaching and learning emphasis was on, as the old songstates, readin, writin and rithmetic. I believe thosesubjects were taught to the tune of a hickory (or reason-able facsimile) stick.

I noticed that there was mentioned that in 1873there would be four months of school beginning De-cember, 1873 and taught by a Mr. E.A.C. for $40.00 amonth. Was that because this was a rural area and farm-ing, the planting through harvest, took precedence overbook learnin ? I know it was few in the more rural areaswho had the privilege of a high school education in the1880s. The main purpose of school was to learn to read,write and cypher well enough to handle the business of

farming or other businesses. I remember Dad telling hisgraduating class (l922) included a girl who was almosttwenty. She came from somewhere in the North CentralIowa area where there was still no high school but shehad a relative living in the St. Charles area with whom shecould live and attend school and she took advantage of it.

I wasnt too surprised to see that the salaries werequite low (as we currently think) and that they could makeall of $1.75 more a month if they did their own janitor-ing. Another thing I would like to know is how large theschool building was back in 1873 and how many grades(if designated as lst, 2nd, etc.) there were. I did do someresearch and learned that the salaries mentioned werequite the norm for the times and rural areas of the Mid-western states. My research also informed me that manyof the teachers of the era had to nd lodging and board

and that there was little left for their own pockets afterpaying for them each month. They, especially women,might also be expected to help with the household chores.It must have been a tiring occupation. I assume that do-ing their own janitoring included bringing in the woodfor the stoves in the winter and cleaning out the ashes anddisposing of them. Were there some kindly older boystrying to gain teachers favor who may have done this forher? I checked back on the real Laura Ingalls, notthe TV version, and learned that she began her teachingcareer at the age of 16. She was a smart girl and had prob-ably completed all that was offered in her own school soshe was prepared to teach others. Because boys lost outon so much schooling due to their family farm obliga-tions, some of her students may have been as old as she

was. Education and the tools for it have sure come a longway since those pioneering days. Even since my schooltime it is amazing the progress in what can be taught andlearned and the implements for the teaching are almostunbelievable. When I was in high school to teach in theelementary grades one only had to have a two year collegeeducation degree, thus one of the teachers, cant remem-ber her name, related more to us in high school than to herfellow teachers. In the mid-1940s we were still prettymuch antiquated, using the L.C. Smith typewriters thatwere pre-war way pre-war, but we learned to use a key-board and that knowledge has enabled some of us fromthat era to use a computer, even if not to its full capacity. It was those World Ward II years and the do-ing without things on the home front that started someof the modern progress though. Many things were cre-ated for the war effort and adapted for civilian use uponwars end and the development of technology has beengoing at a fast pace. Children who can barely talk canuse an I phone and play computer and other electronicgames quite prociently. All the technology has enabledmany occupations to require fewer people to do biggerjobs --- even farmers, especially farmers. Because of thatfarms have gotten bigger and bigger, machinery biggerand bigger and capable of handling acreage that it tookmany human hands, arms, legs and backs to do. Thusthe rural populations diminished, taking the little schoolenrollments down. To keep operating, the schools hadto combine, closing buildings and more technology andmore school combining etc. etc. etc. That scenario hasbeen repeated and repeated as we all know.

The Des Moines Register has been running a se-ries about the closing of rural schools and the impact ithas had on the populace around them. There was also amention of their continuing to follow the saga of the newPrairie Valley school district, now including Gowrie. Thisresulted in the closing of the Boxholm building which hadbeen hosting only two grades but with great tools at theirdisposal. We graduates of the Boxholm ConsolidatedSchool and Grand Community systems, particularly, havebeen having our moments of nostalgia over that. In the

What a difference 140 years can make!Register was also an article from a fellow who had at-tended the Jordan-Napier school with his remembrance.We wonder, all over Iowa and probably other states too,what will become of our beloved buildings. Some havealready been demolished or sit rotting away. Is all we are

going to have left are memories and nostalgia?

Birthdays28-Jan Roger Kopecky, Carmen Vosberg29-Jan Annette Jackson31-Jan Duane Johnson, Logan Taylor1-Feb Brian Reese2-Feb Jenny Conrad, Kim Martin4-Feb Kathy Field

Anniversaries2-Feb Denny and Judy McKenney.

Southeast ValleySchedule of Events

Week of Jan 28th to Feb 4thWednesday, Jan 28

11:30 p.m. TriM Induction 11:30am

Thursday, Jan 29

5:00 p.m. (A) B JVR Bask GAME - Southeast Valley

@ East Sac County

6:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME - Southeast Valley

@ East Sac County

6:00 p.m. (A) B JV-Var Wres GAME - Mutli-Team

Friday, Jan 30

4:00 p.m. (A) JH Girls BB vs. CRB

6:00 p.m. (A) B&G V Bask GAME - Southeast Valley

@ GTRA-Conference Game

Saturday, Jan 31

8:00 a.m. (A) B JV Wres GUTHRIE CENT - B

JV Wres

11:00 a.m. (A) B V Wres GUTHRIE CENT - B

V Wres

Monday, Feb 2

4:00 p.m. (A) JH Wrestling vs. PAC

5:00 p.m. (A) B JVR Bask GAME -Southeast Valley

@ Coon Rapids-Bayard6:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME -Southeast

Valley @ Coon Rapids-Bayard

Tuesday, Feb 3

6:00 p.m. (H) B&G V Bask GAME - South Central

Calhoun @ Southeast Valley-Conference Game

*Schedule is pulled from the PV website for your convenience*www.prairievalley.k12.ia.us

***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

27 Light poles, wiringunder sidewalksneeds to be replaced

In Gowrie. . .

By Jill Viles A spirited discussion of Gowries most pressingissues was at the heart of the Monday, January 19, meet-ing of the Gowrie City Council. A signicant expense

was reported by the Utilities Board regarding a lightingproject for Gowrie.Police:Police Chief McCormack reported Ne

Years festivities went well, and there were no signicanconcerns. Two members of the Gowrie Police Force haverecently resigned. Three applications have been received.Two of the candidates were too young of age, and it wassuggested by Chief McCormack to approve Will Fevoldsapplication for the position.

Parks: The question of whether the SWGSchool District and the Prairie Valley School District willmerge is up in the air. Though soccer teams between thedistricts have been consolidated, it is the general consen-sus to keep the teams separated for now. Children in K-4will practice and play here, but 5th and 6th graders mabe assigned to Fort Dodge for competition.

Library: It has been reported that a new locis needed for the librarys front door, as some have com-plained it can take in excess of ve minutes to open thetricky lock. Utilities: The city council has expressed con-cerns that they need to go over the budget for the UtilitiesBoard. This meeting is planned for February 2 at 6:30P.M. Additionally, it was explained there is a need forLED lighting. The $6,000 project would involve threerotations at a cost of $2,000 for each rotation.

Also, it was reported that 27 light poles in thedowntown area need to be replaced and wiring beneatthe sidewalk needs to be replaced. The cost of this re-placement is uncertain, but a cost of $40,000 or more wasoffered.

It was reported the light xtures can be easil

erected and taken down, so the Utilities Board suggestsaction on this project before it is decided what to do re-garding the replacement of the poles.

Finally, the proposed additional coat of paincannot be applied for a period of 10-11 months. Thispushes back the extra coat of paint on the water toweruntil September or so.

Pony Express DanceSaturday, Jan. 31

At Starlite Village in Fort Dodge...The Dayton Wranglers Saddle Club will be holdin

its annual Pony Express Dance Saturday January 31st,at the Best Western Starlite Village Inn & Suites in ForDodge.

All the proceeds will be given to Easter Seals oIowa, Camp Sunnyside. Easter Seals of Iowa enablehandicapped the experience of the camp facility, for kidwho would not otherwise get the chance. Camp Sunny-sides mission is to provide exceptional services to ensurthat all people with disabilities or special needs and theifamilies have equal opportunities to live, learn, work anplay in their communities.

Our event is hosted to raise money and be a part is othe Pony Express Riders of Iowa who will ride from alcorners of the state to Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines oEaster Weekend. Pony Express motto we rideThe dancfeaturing The Jay Clyde Band will start at 7:30 p.m. tmidnight, doors open at 6:30 pm, with an auction anrafe. Items for this are always welcome! Admission foadults is $5. Kids 17 and under are $3. Kids under the agof 17 must leave @ 10 pm, due to State law.

Come join the fun, lots of nice items donated, a greaband and a great cause!

For information call 571-2832.Jane KlingsonChairman

Correction... We sincerely apologize for our error regardingBrad Lanes promotion to CEO at Security Savings Bankin last weeks issue.Dayton Review StaffGowrie News Staff

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Senior SeriesBy Cassidy Riley

At some point in life, it is common to givethought to what will be said about ones self after death.Some already know what they hope to be known forothers dont. Some are remembered for what made theminfamous while others are remembered like heroes. Somemaybe hope to only be remembered at all.

In the case of Richard Phillips, who died in Feb-ruary of 2014, he is remembered as a person who stroveto help others above all else and his devotion to others ispresent not only in what is said by those who loved himbut in their eyes when they think of him.

He always had to be busy doing something andif it helped somebody out that made it that much better,said Mary Kathryn Phillips, his youngest daughter. Hewould put off doing things at home in order to help some-body else with a project.

Richard Phillips spent much of his career in theeducation system, primarily as the principal in the formerPrairie Community School District. His wife, Ruby Phil-lips, said being principal was only another way he soughtto help people.

He was for the underdog a lot of the time, shesaid. If a kid was in trouble he did everything he couldto gure out why.

Mary Kathryn Phillips said he was busy muchof her childhood being a resource to several people inthe community but she always knew, even when he wasbusy outside the house, he loved her. When she was inunior high she woke up early one morning while only

her father was awake. She said in those days they kepta poster in their house that said Have you hugged yourchild today?

He pointed at the poster and said Its time, and

he gave me a big hug and thats how I knew he lovedme, she said, adding he hugged her every day afterward.

James Phillips, Richard Phillips only son,

shared a story in an email statement he entitled the mu-tual expression of love. When he turned 21 his fatherasked him what he wanted for his birthday.

He said he was surprised after years of beingprudent he was willing to break the trend by buyinghim a gift. After giving his request some thought overlunch he knew exactly what he wanted.

I know you are sincere and I know it would betough, but, I would like to think that you will be aroundmany more years, so, would consider quitting smok-ing? he asked his father. At the request of his son, he quit smoking andlived 35 more years.

Some of Ruby Phillips favorite memories ofhim were from after he retired in 1995. The couple soldthe house they built together on County Road and lived

in a camper for a time. They were campground hosts atvarious sites including the Valley of Fire in Carrizozo,New Mexico three weeks after he had heart surgery.

The surgeon couldnt believe that he hadhealed fast enough to make his deadline to be in Car-rizozo, she said.

He wasnt supposed to lift more than ten poundsbut she caught him lifting barrels of hot tar to help makea path on the grounds.

That was dad, Mary Kathryn Phillips said. Ajob needed to be done so people could enjoy the hillsideand dad was determined to get it done. Ruby Phillips said her husband dearly loved theoutdoors and along with living in a camper, they alsowent on several canoe trips to the Boundary Waters Ca-noe Area between the U.S. and Canada. James Phillips

always accompanied them.

Former PV Principal canoed,

camped in Boundary WatersGowrie Mayor for eight years. . .

It's Your Life...

The sounds of loons, the isolated lakes, theportaging through awkward trails, the paddling with ca-noes lled with gear in rain or shine, the moose, the freshcold water, the seclusion and quiet from the normal busylives, the big northern pike shing, and the mosquitos intents are all fond memories, he said.

With all the fun time Richard Phillips and hisfamily shared together, Ruby Phillips said the most im-portant thing he brought into her life was faith, becauseshe didnt grow up in a church.

Dick immediately took me to church and sawto it that I got into the conrmation class in the LutheranChurch in Waverly where I lived and worked, she said.He helped me study and understand so that I could thenbe baptized and conrmed. This was the biggest and bestthing he ever did for me.

Along with the signicant impact he left withhis family, he also made an impression among theGowrie community. In life he was involved in Kiwanis,Shriners, the American Legion, and much more. He wasalso mayor for eight years.

Sam Breeden, owner of Sams Auto Body Shop,said he considered Richard Phillips a friend even whenhe was still a student at school. He said what he missesmost is talking with him and listening to his stories.

Richard Phillips speaks at an American Legionevent in 2003 while he was the Commander of Post 431.

Richard Phillipsand Ruby Phillips walkdown the isle on their wed-ding day in 1952.

Richard Phillips (front left) is pictured with his wife Ruby Phillips (front right) and their ve children Sue (backleft), Pearl, Mary Kathryn, Cindy, and James at a funeral in 2001.

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Jessie MohrCelebrating 85th Birthday

Jessie Mohr of Gowrie will celebrate her 85thbirthday on Monday, February 2.

Cards may be sent to her at P.O. Box 414 Gowrie, IA50543. Her family includes her children; Lora and DennisSmalley, Jefferson, Jerry and Donna Mohr, Gowrie, Steveand Ruthann Mohr, Gowrie, Cathy and George Pardos,

Golden, CO, Richard and Kelly Mohr, Liberty, MO.She has 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Her husband Alfred is deceased.Jessie Saville was Born February 2, 1930 in Brooks, IA

Three middle school Band musicians from SEValley performed in the 27th Annual Orpheus Jr. High/Middle School Honor Band Festival at Simpson Collegein Indianola last Tuesday, January 20th.

They were part of two bands, selected by theirdirectors from all over Iowa, rehearsing all day and pre-senting a concert for the public that evening. Their con-

ductor was Paul Bloomquist, graduate of SE Webster andcurrently director of bands at ICCC.

Pictured below are: Viatris Scott, baritone;

Pictured are Viatris Scott, baritone; Katara Jondle, trumpet and Erin Zeka, alto sax. Teir director is Dave Swaroff.

SV Middle Schoolers perform

in Honor Band FestivalKatara Jondle, trumpet and Erin Zeka, alto sax. Theirdirector is Dave Swaroff.

JH Jag Girls sweepManson 28-21, 29-28

It was a great night to be a Jaguar as the South-east Valley JH Girls Basketball squads swept MansonNorthwest Webster Thursday night at Barnum. The 7thgrade posted a solid 28-21 victory led by Cassie Berglandwith 16 points.

The Jaguars also received solid post play fromJaynie Ferrari and very solid defense from the trio of Del-aney Conrad, Makenzie Crampton and Viatris Scott. TheJaguars also received a solid effort off the bench fromTaegan Long. The 7th grade improves to 10-2 on theseason. The 8th grade won a 29-28 thriller and avengedan earlier season loss with Kasey Lundberg having ice inher veins sinking the game winning free throw with onetenth of a second left on the clock.

This was a total team win which started with

Morgan Castenson hitting four big second half shots andleading the way with 10 points. The Jaguars receivedan outstanding all around effort from Lanie Nelson andoutstanding guard play from the trio of Maddy Jaeschke,Sammy Alphs and Sheby Cummins.

The Jaguars were led in the post by the duo ofCassidy Lambert and Hannah Devries. The 8th grade im-proves their record to 8-4 on the season.

Gowrie Communityblood drive Feb. 5

There will be a Gowrie Community Blood Drive,Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM atGowrie Community Center, 1206 Market Street.

Other area blood drives include:Grand Junction Community Blood Drive, Monday,

February 9, 2015 from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM at 1st Presby-terian Church, 302 12th Street.

Jefferson Community, Iowa Blood Drive, Tuesday,February 10, 2015 from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM at TrinityLutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church.

Rockwell City Community Blood Drive, Tuesday,February 10, 2015 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM at St. FrancisCatholic Church, 774 Main Street.

Jaguar wrestling teampicks up two wins

The Jaguar wrestlers picked up two wins Thursday

night at Pocahontas. In the rst dual the Jags lost 66-12to Pocahontas Area. In the second dual SV beat SiouxCentral 48-12 and in the third dual the Jags defeated WestBend Mallard 37-36. Tom Nahnsen and Caleb Hem-mestad went 3-0 for the night. Spencer Johnson, KaelanLundberg, and Bryce Scott nished 2-1; Coltan Klingson,Trey Lawrence, Zeke Miller, and Tony Crampton went1-2. In JV action Ryan Collen went 2-2 and Matt Rosswent 0-2.

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ZION LUTHERANCHURCH

James G. Davis, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday School10:30 Sunday Worship

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9:30 am Sunday Worship8:30 Sunday School

Mondays:Ladies Bible Study

9:30amArmor of God Class

7:00pm2nd & 4th Tuesday:

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FIRST UNITEDCHURCH

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Cade King gets in good defensive position as thedefense brings the ball up the court. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Jaguar JV boys beatMNW for second time

Southeast Valley JV boys hosted Manson NorthWest-Webster at Gowrie Tuesday night for a rematch. In anearlier game this season SV won in overtime at Manson.

This game was a close game and also came down toa last second shot by Kaleb Jondle to beat MNW 51-49.

The scoring is as followed, Nolan Johnson 14, KalebJondle 12, Keegan Goodwin 9, Aaron Swieter 8, Ryan

Gustafson 3, Nolan Brand and Tristan Ewing each added2 points.

SV Girls Drop Close Contest Southeast Valley girls Varsity hosted Alta-Aralia January 9, in Gowrie. Despite their efforts, SVdropped the contest 51-56. Erica Rittgers led the Jaguar offense with 21points. Nicole Williams contributed a solid performancewith 14 points. Cassie Zinnel answered with eight points.

Josie Breitsprecher chipped in four points, whileAngela Dopita and Aaliyah Scott each added two points. Williams and Scott ripped down eight reboundsapiece, while Breitsprecher grabbed seven rebounds.Rittgers' hustle produced ve offensive rebounds and an

impressive seven steals.

Iowa Wages Publication ReportReported Wages: Gross

Reporting Period From 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Employee Name WagesAlbrecht, Jesse 6,033.60Alexander, Brandi 26,856.62Anderson, Dale 68,806.50Anderson, Katherine 44,153.63Anderson, Mindy 21,630.96Andrews, Kim 45,043.01Angstrom, Brenda 39,939.32Badger, Irvy 30.00Bahr, Jason 61,730.30Baldridge, Ryan 59,591.53

Becker, Jesse 53,875.44Been, Allyson 17,803.00Benson, Jennifer 85,692.28Benton, Kevin 45.00Berglund, Mark 30.00Berglund, Philip 30.00Bintz, Warrren 30.00Birdsell , Tamara 30,356.67Brackey, Jordan 70,864.01Brown, Jamie 6,501.11Brown, Keane 47,282.75Bunda, Kendal 30.00Campbell, Mark 34,708.10Carlon, David 15.00Carlson, Jenna 27,392.10Carnelley, Ivy 432.00Casey, Catherine 51,043.11Chalstrom, Gordon 30.00Chalstrom, Patsy 30.00Chance, Jennifer 26,598.73Chase, Dennis 15.00Chernik, Brent 432.00Choquette, Christopher 10,857.00Christie, Derek 45,835.05Clark, Carolyn 39,377.02Claude, Vickie 57,014.88Cloud, Anthony 46,663.63Coleman, Cori 64,359.42Condon, Kristine 24,400.50Cooper, Dennis 15.00Cooper, Nancy 15.00Copper, Chance 11,924.03Cosgrove, Judy 60,030.93Cosgrove, Matthew 57,039.28Cramer, David 30.00Daniels, Jolene 40,001.06Darrah, Douglas 31,828.32Davis, Kayla 3,062.86Dencklau, Doug 90.00Dencklau, Keith 34,708.10Dencklau, Shawna 34,687.76Dencklau, Violet 30.00Dolata, Michael 402.00Durschmidt, Keith 15.00Eastwood, Brittany 14,800.80

Webster CountyAuditor

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Gernhart, Mary 30.00Gillespie, Gary 70,464.87Gillette, Carol 52,053.56Gimer, Peggy 57,014.90Goodner, Brenda 11,551.50Grady, Kay 15.00Grady, Tom 15.00Gregory, Joseph 47,523.15Grell, Melissa 46,934.81Greve, Dolores 30.00Grossnickle, Ronald 60.00Guddall, David 45.00Gurnett, Laura 855.00Guthrie, Ashley 20,961.67Halfwassen, Angela 51,792.00Hamilton, Monica 25,931.27Hammersland, Danny 46,594.27Hammitt, Joann 30.00Hanna, Laura 24,458.12Hansen, Karen 43,235.75Hanson, Earl 30.00Hanson, Georgene 30.00Hanson, Marty 30.00Haraldson, Tracy 25,874.45Harrison, Angela 55,538.08

Hauser, Alison 58,205.42Hay, Kathleen 45,023.33Hays, Kenneth 61,934.25Hearn, Shelly 48,024.85Heatherington, Lyle 15.00Heesch, Jayson 65,548.57Henderson, Brian 35,703.10Herzog, Darren 45,023.33Heun, H 47,558.88Heun, Jeffrey 46,908.65Hickey, Pamela 14,620.44Hicks, Chad 47,906.79Hofbauer, Daniel 48,109.08Hofbauer, Randolph 47,690.18Householder, Elizabeth 52,490.24Housken, Daniel 30.00Housken, Duane 30.00Howell, Haley 20,906.19Howell, Julie 57,255.64Hubbell, Luke 47,838.50

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Richard Phillips is cooking pudding while on aBoundary Waters canoe area trip with his family in 1981.

I felt like I could talk to him about most any-thing, he said. Ive always liked Dick and I thought he

was a great man.He said Richard Phillips brought him a lot of

business throughout the years including when he wasdriving one of his daughters cars and a piece of tire froma semi ew into the door and dented it.

He brought it in and wanted to know if I couldx it right away while his daughter had his truck, hesaid. He paid for that out of his own pocket and he neverever told her.

Richard Phillips died on February 7 this year atthe age of 85 of congestive heart failure. His friends andfamily say he is dearly missed and well respected.

I would say most people really loved him,Breeden said.

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If we run out of chairs, Ill be happy, offeredcouncilperson Jeff Peterson.

Financial problems

at Mulligans restaurant Next, concerns regarding Mulligans (at golfcourse) were addressed. Ultimately, a decision needs tobe made as to whether the golf club will function as a fullservice restaurant, or perhaps change to a beer, pop, andcandy bar type of establishment. It was the consensusof the council to strive to maintain this as a restaurant. Councilperson Gayle Redman asserted there aresevere nancial and recordkeeping problems hamperingthe success of Mulligans. They [Mulligans], need dailyrecord keeping. We [the city council], need to under-stand it and monitor it. Mayor Stokesbary agreed with the concept ofdaily monitoring, but suggested councilperson TerryWillardson, assist with bookkeeping as he has experi-ence in the restaurant industry. It was suggested that at

minimum, Mulligans send activity of the day via e-mail,and hopefully move toward accountability via an Excelspreadsheet. It was reported that Mulligans experiencedgreat success in the lunch market as Marvs was closed-for vacation. It was suggested the advertising on Mar-ket Street greatly increased interest in the area. It ishoped that Mulligans can achieve more restaurant goersthrough additional advertising, though it was pointed outthat advertising can be quite costly for a small town es-tablishment. Additionally, councilperson Peterson sug-gested Mulligans needs a computerized system ratherthan a cash register. A loss of $40,000 by Mulligans was discussed.At this point, Lisa Willardson spoke up. As a memberof the public, I am most concerned that this business was

off by $40,000. This is of great concern to me. Discus-sion was held regarding the fact that restaurant account-ing is very different than other types of accounting, andMulligans really needs the assistance of someone veryfamiliar with restaurant accounting. However, Dennis Tucker jumped in at this pointand offered, But, if were not receiving daily informa-tion, we cant do the accounting.

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The 2015 animal license & tags are now available at the Gowrie City Clerks

ofce. Every owner of a dog or cat is required to procure a dog & cat license &

tag from the Clerk, Mayor or Police Chief. The owner of the animal shall present

at the time of registration the rabies certicate of the animal to show the dateof the most recent rabies vaccination the type of vaccine administered and the

date that the dog or cat shall be revaccinated. The license & tag are $5.00 be-

fore February 28th, 2015 and after March 1, 2015 the license & tag fee goes up

to $10.00. The City Clerks ofce is opened Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-4:00

p.m or please call (515) 352-3999 to make other arraignments.

GOWRIE RESIDENTS - City Dog and Cat License Due

The Second Annual Triton Jazz Festival washeld on the Iowa Central Community College campus onJanuary 15, 16, 2015. Southeast Valley had ve students win in theClass 2A Soloist Division: Jalen Fuss; Miranda Keith;Hannah Peterson; Heather Baird; and Jack Mumper.

21 jazz bands from Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4Ahigh schools performed for a panel of judges, who pro-vided clinical critiques.

Five Southeast Valleystudents place atTriton Jazz Festival

Proposed trafc cameraswont be expensefor City of Gowrie

By Jill Viles There have been some concerns raised by citi-zens that they do not want the city investing in this type oftechnology when there are other pressing needs requiringfunding.

The Gowrie city council would like to em-phasize the fact that the city of Gowrie will not needto provide the venture capital to initiate or operate atrafc camera system. All costs, both start up and upkeep, are the sole responsibility of Optotrafc. If a

camera is damaged or requires repair, Gowrie will not beout money for this. The system only generates funds ifpeople are exceeding the speed limit.

If not a single ticket is issued, Gowrie is not outany money. The purpose of this technology is to improvethe safety of Gowries streets, especially children cross-ing streets to and from school.

Webster County Supervisorsapprove personnel changes

On Tuesday, January 20, the Webster CountyBoard of Supervisors approved several personnel adjust-ments including the resignation of Correctional OfcerDavid Kraft, a wage increase for Correctional OfcerDouglas Darrah, the resignation of Case Manager Cath-erine Casey, the resignation of Dental Hygienist KarliLudwig-Payer, the hiring of Advanced Typist Krystal K.Steck for the Child Support Recovery Unit and the resig-nation of Lynda Pingel as Coleman Sanitary Sewer Board

Trustee.The Board also approved an amendment to the

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa HealthcareFlexible Spending Account. Participants salary reduc-tion for the plan year will be limited to $2,500.

The Board passed a resolution proposing tovacation the dead-end section of Gareld Avenue southof 150th Street, formally known as the Jackson and DeerCreek Road. The parcel is not used by the general publicand the action would not land lock any landowners. Apublic hearing was set for 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February17, 2015.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORSRegular MeetingJanuary 13, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with thefollowing members present: Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, and Leffler.Absent: Singer. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of theJanuary 6, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve hiring andemployment of Hans Becker, Assistant County Attorney at a salary of$54,000.00 effective January 14, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place onfile the Webster County Compensation Board Elected Officials salary

recommendation for fiscal year 2015-2016 as follows:Supervisor 36,050 Chairman 37,050Sheriff 85,000 Auditor 63,860Treasurer 63,860 Recorder 63,860Attorney 100,000

Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve appointment of

Margo Knippel and Berna Tucker, to Planning and Zoning Board. Motioncarried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve appointmentof Jane Burleson, Pat McLoud and Mick Flaherty to the Webster CountyMagistrate Appointing Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve appointment tothe Condemnation Jury as follows:OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY Steven Doster Dana Hotz Bill Secor, Jr Richard Merrill David Stein Clara Krog Kent Pliner Lloyd StewartCITY AND TOWN PROPERTY Laura Eastwood Alan Wooters Claire Williamson Al Conkling Jody Rossow Mike Doyle Jim Bice

LICENSED BROKERS David Bradley Chris Parker Mark Klever Tim DuBois Doris Stanek Dwight Guthrie Craig PattersonBANKER, AUCTIONEERS AND PROERTY MANAGERS Scott Klingson Kraig Barber Dave Flattery Sid Bodholdt Michael D Callon Brent Larson Ted BeranMotion carried unanimously. The Webster County Fair Board updated the Board on their projectand requested fiscal year 2015-2016 funding. No action taken. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on fileCounty Recorders Report of Fees Collected for period ending December31, 2014. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorizeChair to sign Contract between Owens-King Company and WebsterCounty Recorder for security storage of county microfilm. Motion carriedunanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adopt the followingresolution:WHEREAS, the Iowa Association of County Supervisors recognizes thata high quality transportation system serves as the artery for economicactivity and that the condition of the infrastructure in the State of Iowa is a

key element for our future economic growth; and WHEREAS, an integral part of the State of Iowas Road Use TaxFund (RUTF) is the fuel tax, which has not been significantly increasedsince 1989, while maintenance and construction costs have more thandoubled during that same timeframe; and WHEREAS, there have been several state-wide studies completedover the past 10 years identifying the requirement to significantlyincrease the amount of funding for the administration, maintenance andimprovements to our state-wide public roadway system, including the2006 Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) study, the 2011 Road Use Tax Fund(RUTF) study completed per 2011 Iowa Code Section 307.31, and the2011 Governors Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC)created by Governor Branstad; and WHEREAS, the 2008 TIME-21 study documented the fact that undertodays funding structure and highway usage, over 20% of the travel donein Iowa is by out-of-state drivers while only 13% of the states road userevenues come from out of state drivers; and WHEREAS, the funding provided by the implementation of the TIME-21 Fund in 2009 is inadequate to meet the critical maintenanceand improvements needs for the State of Iowas transportation system;and WHEREAS, 95% of Road Use Tax Fund revenues are required by theIowa Constitution to be spent only on our roadways; and WHEREAS, due to the severe shortage in state funding to meet thecritical needs of our roadway system, several Iowa counties have had toresort to issuing millions of dollars of bonds to pay for their most criticalmaintenance needs, which will have to be paid off through property taxes;and WHEREAS, Webster County has issued $0.00 in bonds to pay for ourmost critical roadway and bridge needs; and WHEREAS, the 2011 Governors Transportation 2020 citizenAdvisory Council report to Governor Branstad and the Iowa Legislatureidentified the need for at least $215 million per year of increased fundingover the next 20 years, in addition to the funding being provided by theTIME-21 revenues, just to meet the most critical needs of our transportationinfrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Iowa Good Roads Association, the Iowa CountyEngineers Association, and numerous business related associationsthroughout Iowa have publically supported the call for increased RUTFfunding; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa StateAssociation of County Supervisors and the Webster County Boardof Supervisors strongly encourages the implementation a long-term,sustainable transportation funding solution to address the critical needs ofour infrastructure system.

1. Provide adequate state-wide funding to offset the projectedshortfall for our most critical needs of over

$215 million annually through an increase of the motor fuel taxrevenues.

2. Enable the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide primaryhighway funds to counties and cities in lieu of federal funds,

providing increased efficiencies for state and local governments.3. Increase the permit fee for oversize/overweight vehicles.4. New funding should be distributed consistent with the Road Use

Tax Fund distribution formula.

And, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Iowa State Association ofCounty Supervisors and the Webster County Board of Supervisors supportthe ongoing evaluation of creative, supplemental solutions to increasedRUTF funding. Resolved this 13th day of January, 2015 at Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Webster County Board of Supervisorss/Keith DencklauChairperson

Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorizeChair to sign utility permit from CenturyLink to bore dual armored fiberoptic communication cable under 170th Street west of Samson Avenuebetween Section 1 and 12, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, CooperTownship. Mot ion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to allow claims. Motioncarried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

s/Carol Messerly s/Keith DencklauWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Regular MeetingJanuary 20, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date withthe following members present: Fletcher, Dencklau, and Leffler. Absent:Campbell and Singer. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve minutes of theJanuary 13, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve wage increase forDouglas Darrah, Correctional Officer to $16.85 per hour effective January9, 2015, per labor agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on fileresignation of David Kraft, Correctional Officer effective January 8, 2015.Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on filethe resignation of Catherine Casey, Case Manager effective January 22,2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on fileresignation of Karli Ludwig-Payer, Dental Hygienist effective January 14,2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve hiring andemployment of Krystal K. Steck, Typist Advanced, effective January21, 2015 at the rate of $12.75 per hour per recommendation of JessicaWernimont, Child Support Recovery Unit. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorizeChair to sign Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Amendment for theFlexible Benefits Plan with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa,effective January 1, 2015 limiting participants salary reduction for theplan year to $2,500. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried

unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on fileresignation of Lynda Pingel as Coleman Sanitary Sewer Board Trustee,effective January 12, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the followingResolution:RESOLUTION, to initiate vacation of part of Webster County roadoriginally known as the Jackson and Deer Creek Road, now known asGarfield Avenue, lying south of the right of way of the road now known as150th Street, running north and south, being 33 feet in width each side ofthe Range Section line between Section 36, Township 90 North, Range 30West, Jackson Civil Township and Section 31, Township 90 North, Range29 West. Deer Creek civil Township, all west of the fifth Principal Meridian,Webster County, Iowa. WHEREAS, said portion of road right of way is a dead end and notused by the general public, and WHEREAS, the portion of road right of way lying south of the right ofway of the Union Pacific Railroad was vacated January 29, 2008 and filedfor record on January 30, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-528, and WHEREAS, vacating said parcel would not land lock any landowner,and WHEREAS, vacating said parcel would return same to the countytax roll, thereby benefiting the general public and returning said parcel toproductive use, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Webster County Board

of Supervisors hereby proposes the vacation of the following describedparcel of road easement, to wit:

All that portion of the road originally known as the Jackson andDeer Creek Road, now known as Garfield Avenue, lying south ofthe right of way of the road now known as 150th Street, being 33feet in width each side of the Range Section line between Section36, Township 90 North, Range 30 West and Section 31, Township90 North, Range 29 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, WebsterCounty, Iowa, and containing 0.68 acres more or less.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing by the WebsterCounty Board of Supervisors on the proposed vacation of said parcel ofroad easement be set for 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in theBoard of Supervisors Room of the Webster County Courthouse, FortDodge, Iowa 50501, and the County Engineer send notice to adjacentproperty owners explaining proposed vacation and requesting theircomments or claims.

s/Keith DencklauATTEST:s/Carol MesserlyKeith Dencklau, Chairperson

Carol MesserlyWebster County Board of Supervisors

Webster County AuditorMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to adjourn the meeting.Motion carried unanimously.

s/Carol Messerly s/Keith DencklauWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Webster County Claims Register Report for 01-13-2015

A PLUS AUTO GLASS OUTSIDE SERVICES 393.52ABC PEST CONTROL INC pest control 62.00ACCESS SYSTEMS software 1,079.08ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING copier lease 250.61ACCO BRANDS USA LLC shredder repair 412.21ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC office supplies 78.33AHLERS & COONEY PC urban renewal 1,036.00AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL INC SHED SUPPLIES 91.62ALLSCRIPTS monthly maintenance fee 138.00AMHOF, ROXANNE mileage 51.51ANDERSON, KATHERINE mileage 294.78ANDERSON, MINDY cell phone reimbursement 25.00ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY STOCK 102.28BIRDSELL, TAMARA mileage 222.88BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 1,616.86

BOB BARKER COMPANY supplies 208.08BRENNAN, JENNIFER rent payments 300.00CALHOUN COUNTY ECA LIGHTING 8.75CALHOUN-BURNS & ASS. INC, BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 2,110.80CASEY, CATHERINE travel expenses 23.46CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., fuel 2,326.38CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, test fee 99.50CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, evaluation 13,614.00CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC., supplies 330.20CLARK, RICHARD rent & expense 400.00COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR wages 3,041.00COLE, DR DAN medical examiner expense 200.00COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER voucher program 80.00CONDON, KRISTINE mileage 197.89CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC., food service 8,847.01COST ADVISORY SERVICES INC., fy 2014 cost allocation 6,100.00CRITES, CHARLOTTE clinic cleaning 300.00DANIEL TIRE COMPANY REPAIRS 183.79DAYTON REVIEW legals 1,106.03DAYTON, TOWN OF UTILITES 45.79DE LAGE LANDEN copier lease equipment 314.75DEARBORN NATIONAL life insurance 575.36DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO office supplies 493.35EDMAN, ALISHA mileage 176.97ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 2,074.59

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING service 2,295.60FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 354.48FORCE AMERICA INC STOCK 3,031.63FORT DODGE FORD INC service 208.24FORT DODGE GLASS TINTING coat windows 90.00FORT DODGE MACHINE & SUPPLY, STOCK & PARTS 410.54FORT DODGE WATER DEPT water 381.34FOSTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIO, medical examiner ex. 600.00FREEMAN, SUSAN wages 535.50FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE 1,911.48GARCIA, SAMANTHA wic interpreter fees 10.00GARGANO, MARK medical examiner expense 600.00GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN mileage 118.84GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY fuel 172.62GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP., internet charges 41.23GOODNER, BRENDA mileage 297.85GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITLES 342.96GOWRIE NEWS legals 1,106.03GRAY SANITATION GARBAGE 44.00GRELL, MELISSA phone/mileage 220.33GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., funeral services 700.00GURNETT, TERESA mileage 24.48HALFWASSEN, ANGIE phone reimbursement 25.00HAMEED, JAMEEL rent & expense 400.00HAMILTON, MONICA mileage 68.34HANNA, LAURA mileage 186.66HAUSER, ALISON mileage & travel expenses 213.86HENDERSON PRODUCTS INC PARTS 1,731.00HEPP, BLAINE contracted wages 2,527.93HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO FRIEGHT CHARGES 331.60HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SHED SUPPLIES 38.59HOUSEHOLDER, ELIZABETH phone reimbursement 25.00HOWELL, HALEY phone reimbursement 159.64HOWELL, JULIE A mileage 166.27HUGGHINS, CATHY wages 700.00INFO DOG SECURITY LLC shredding 38.95IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES supplies 307.73

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Jones, Mackenzie 330.00Jones, Rebecca 22,937.76Jorgensen, Michael 30.00Jorgensen, Tony 47,844.18Josten, Kathleen 59,797.12Junkman, Ricky 49,967.98Kaufman, Bonnie 30.00Kavanaugh, Lindsay 29,677.20Keller, Paul 34,184.66Kenyon, Michael 62,387.00Kerwin, Linda 25,808.32Kilen, James 48,389.90Kinne, Janet 90.00Kist, Thomas 90.00Kittleson, Valerie 34,324.02Knickerbocker, Cindy 12,395.04Knippel, Brett 61,025.93Koester, Bradley 90.00

Kraft, David 35,995.88Kruse, Kevin 67,947.19Lamoureux, Meghan 35,129.53Lara, Joan 38,505.79Larson, Daniel 90.00Larson, Donald 15.00Larson, Hannah 5,368.83Lau, Deanna 120.00Lauer, Robert 48,212.26Lee, David 47,794.42Lefer, Merrill 34,708.10Lefer, Theresa 5,979.60Legvold, James 45.00Lehman, Donald 90.00Lewandowski, Daniel 35,103.21Lewis, Sara 15,306.85Lewis, Trinity 47,334.39Licht, Scott 48,000.12Liska, Laccey 25,232.00Lizer, Sheilah 46,704.58Lovain, Heather 14,278.87Markert, Steven 30.00Martinson, Tanya 41,922.96Mcgill, Andrew 65,761.53Mcgill, Jacob 280.00

Merrill, Richard 120.00Messerly, Carol 60,030.93Messerly, Jan 60,041.19Miller, Geoffrey 58,092.87Minikis, Julie 45,023.33Moenck, Darrell 30.00Montgomery, Laura 37,893.77Murray, April 58,617.28Nahnsen, Colleen 39,416.97Napier, Shelley 18,443.19Nellis, Brian 36,034.09Nellis, Ricke 10,662.00Nelson, Christy 39,377.05Nelson, Gary 15.00Nelson, Jason 30.00Nelson, Melissa 35,419.13Nichols, Tricia 54,536.35Nickelson, Sonya 44,696.41Nielsen, Natasha 24,264.05Nowell, Tanner 35,653.96Obrien, Christopher 59,325.10Oconnor, Barbara 22,321.00Olson, Deanne 9,617.07Osterberg, Denise 3,903.38Owen, Lori 42,614.14Palmer, Katherine 26,338.00Patz, William 15.00Paullin, Joseph 59,792.04Peterman, Jennifer 26,800.49Peterson, Cody 46,824.01Peterson, Daymon 47,897.10Peterson, Dean 48,484.11Peterson, Emily 10,471.99Peterson, Joseph 32,712.39Peterson, Michael 15.00Peterson, Patrick 30.00Pliner, Doreen 38,970.38Porter, Amy 66,937.46Powers, Tyler 16,713.66Prescott, Kari 77,487.01Pringle, Lavonne 56,169.26Pyle, Joshua 32,947.77Rial, Kristine 48,024.85Riley, Patrick 22,085.56Ripperger, Allison 57,435.31Roderick, Angela 45,041.58Rogers, Ben 15.00Roosa, Donald 30.00Royster, Dwight 15.00Royster, Marsha 2,758.77Royster, Mathew 7,062.94

Ruge, Ashley 10,824.00Runyon, Harold 30.00Ryan, Renee 36,449.76Sams, Ladon 46,653.58Samuelson, Marsha 15.00Sandgren, Carl 30.00Saxton, Jamie 33,257.79Scherff, David 20,062.57Schmehr, Deborah 96.80Schoon, Karen 47,068.39Schreiber, Michael 44,201.45Scott, Austin 10,150.86Sheda, Jennifer 53,298.95Shehan, Patrick 45,033.33Sheker, Randy 48,575.88Shelledy, Nannette 43,944.16Sibbitt, Danielle 22,359.49Simpson, Cory 25,991.47Singer jr, Robert 34,729.02Smith, Kim 45,401.32Sparks, Alyssa 31,299.84Spencer, Brad 40,979.23Stanberg, Bobby 47,571.25Stanberg, James 29,281.96Steinberg, Caroline 45,023.34

Stewart, Jacob 47,867.28Stoneburner, Kathleen 37,907.20Strait, Rodney 70,781.99Stringer, Amy 49,689.60Struecker, Dale 1,571.50Struve, Adam 10,123.94Stubbs, James 79,743.81Swanson, Tami 20,808.57Teske, Wendy 39,896.97Thanupakorn, Jeanette 72,672.30Timmerman, Susan 34,432.87Tolon, Joseph 64,235.16Ubben, Courtney 22,466.72Utley, Lacey 26,307.52Valentine, Matthew 12,551.47Van waes, Joshua 59,246.35Vandi, Michael 48,013.10Vannoni, Timothy 47,459.77Vinson, Angela 58,136.78Vote, Marcia 39,896.97Walstrom, Anita 35,415.68Walter, Anthony 61,796.54Warehime, Rodney 47,464.52Weidemann, Ryan 72,279.84Westergaard, Benjamin 30,144.52

Wicklein, April 25,776.54Will, Randall 108,133.34Will, Steven 47,984.01Williamson, Michael 2,145.00Winninger, Adam 26,373.78Winninger, John 46,847.82Witte, Joel 21,447.18Wood, Corey 14,942.98Wood, Randy 48,430.88Woodruff, Margaret 40,951.18Wuebker, Jennifer 52,837.61Zakeer, Jayci 32,993.92Zimmermann, Ricky 47,847.86Total Wages: 8,889,609.90

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Farnhamville City CouncilRegular Meeting Minutes

January 19th, 2015

The Farnhamville City Council met on Monday, January 19th, 2014,6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, called to order by roll call byMayor Frank Morgan, with council members, Barb Gregg, Jeff Kicklighter,Herman Seil, and Calvin Wooters. Clint VanKley present. Others presentJudy Harvey and Alan Jorgensen. VanKley arrived at 6:40. Absent: RogerKopecky Motion by Gregg, seconded by Wooters to approve the minutes fromDecember 8th, 2014 regular meeting and the agenda for this meeting.Motion carried. Following discussion a motion by Kicklighter, seconded by Gregg toapprove the payment of the following bills. Motion carried.

Alan Jorgensen December Net Wages $3088.46Ag Source Lab Wastewater $266.00BCBS Insurance AJ Health Insurance $717.05Barco Municipal Products Supplies $82.43Black Hills Energy 11-4 12-5 $783.53

Black Hills Energy 12-5 1-6 $768.81Calhoun County Electric Co December $44,261.05Calhoun County Electric Co Burnsite $8.84Carroll Refuse Service LLC Garbage/Recycling $2,850.00Champion Chrysler Center Inc. Police Vehicle $1086.74Des Moines Stamp Stamp $30.30Ecolab Pest Control $100.91Emily Bendickson December Net Wages $1,583.72Emily Bendickson Insurance $224.40Emily Bendickson Travel/postage $28.21Farmers Coop CO Postage $30.92Gowrie News Newspaper $ 78.58IES Electrical $26,058.50Internal Revenue Service SS/FWH $4,230.50IPERS IPERS $2239.55Iowa One Call EMAIL $18.90Johnson Law Firm Legal $217.00Judy Harvey December Net Wages $237.08Kris Davis Supplies $394.00Menards Supplies $22.21Midwest Municipal Transmission, Dues $230.00Napa Parts $7.29Patrick Monaghan December Net Wages $2,392.49Patrick Monaghan Cell Phone $10.00Patrick Monaghan Health Insurance $151.52Roger Kopecky December Net Wages $2,679.84Roger Kopecky Health Insurance $667.50Star Energy Fuel $358.44Treasurer State of Iowa Sales Tax $799.00Treasurer State of Iowa State Withholding $1600.00Treasurer State of Iowa Unemployment Tax $187.07VISA Police $134.70VISA Clerk $289.93VISA AJ $107.50WCCTA Telephone $407.47USDA Water Project $6,987.00USDA Water Project $245.00Total $106,662.44 The police report was reviewed. A correction to last months minutes

IOWA ST ASSOC OF ASSESSORS, association dues 2015 600.00ISAC school of instruction 130.00J & K MARKETING, JACK BRADLEY, contracted wages 810.00JIFI PRINT INC supplies 518.85JIM'S SERVICE INC vehicle services 90.48JOHNSON CONTROLS INC SERVICE AGREEMENT 252,062.00JONES, REBECCA mileage 85.68JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A cell phone reimbusement 25.00KAVANAUGH, LINDSAY, cell phone reimbusement/mileage 56.37KELCH, DR. PAMELA dental services 297.82KERWIN, LINDA phone reimbusement/mileage 163.21KIMBALL MIDWEST STOCK 145.51KITTLESON, VALERIE mileage 226.44LACAILLE, CARMAN rent & expense 400.00LATELLA, DR JOSEPH medical examiner expense 82.00LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE UTILITIES 172.47LEHIGH, CITY OF UTILITIES 96.30LINCOLN, JANEL wages 420.00LISKA, LACCEY mileage 102.00

LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 29.94MARCO INC copier lease 1,160.85MATHESON TRI-GAS INC WELDING SUPPLIES 275.19MCGILL, ANDREW L telephone 50.00MEDIACOM cable 167.47MICHAEL, BRETT wages 1,190.34MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 1,310.05MIDAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, meeting expense 17.25MIDWEST WHEEL CO STOCK & PARTS 1,634.10NANNIGA, JOHN patient treatment 450.00NAPA AUTO PARTS SHED SUPPLIES 5.33NAPA AUTO SUPPLY STOCK & PARTS 880.90NELSON, ERIN contracted wages 513.18NEXT GENERATON TECHNOLOGIES, office equipment 59.08NICHOLS, TRICIA mileage 109.15O'CONNOR, BARB mileage 18.87OFFICE ELEMENTS office supplies 748.03O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC., STOCK & PARTS 2,623.62OLSON, STACI medical examiner expense 396.08O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STOCK & PARTS 865.35PALACE PARK MCH LLC rent payments 240.00PALMER, KATHERINE mileage 166.77PAYNE, KELLY rent payments 250.00PEDERSON SANITATION GARBAGE 88.00PETTY CASH SHERIFF postage & freight 429.20

POWERPLAN PARTS & STOCK 1,044.53PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE, LIGHTING 106.68PRESCOTT, KARI mileage 154.53PROSHIELD FIRE PROTECTION FIRE EXTINQUISHERS 419.00REES HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE, PARTS 335.26RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES INC., SHOP OFFICE SUPPLIES 53.62RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE 1,003.55ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE TIRES AND TIRE REPAIR 24,679.00ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC rent 1,400.00RUGE, ASHLEY mileage 157.08SCHOON, KAREN L telephone 50.00SCREENVISION DIRECT advertising 204.00SIBBITT, DANI mileage 193.30STAR ENERGY LLC FUEL 1,070.26STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, office supplies 1,155.92THE MESSENGER legals/publication