Flanked by two soldiers, two members of Post 431 of the American Legion of Gowrie led the Parade of Flags in the Gowrie Independence Day Parade on Saturday. They were met with a roaring applause from the crowd.

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Wednesday, July 8 Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.Thursday, July 9 Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.Friday, July 10 GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference roomMonday, July 13 Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board, 4:30 p.m. at the light plant. Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt.Tuesday, July 14 Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary, 9:30 a.m. Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of the American Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and meal, 8:00 p.m. meeting, Gowrie Legion building. Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

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Glow Ball Tournament in Gowrie July 10 This event is one you will not want to miss this summer! The glow ball golf tournament will be held Fri-day, July 10 at the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course. Registration will begin that evening after 7 p.m. and there will be a shot gun start at dark. Teams are made up of two people and the play will be alternate shot. The cost for each team is $40, which includes use of glow balls, glow necklaces and course lighting. There will be four teams allowed on each hole for a total of 36 in the tournament. Each team is responsible for bring-ing lights to for their golf cart and themselves. Various places will be paid and all remaining money taken in will be giving to the club house for vari-ous amenities and updates. Sign up today! For a reservation, please call 515-352-3320.

Somers to host SomersFest, July 18-19; grants received for tables, basketball court To celebrate the city of Somers, the town will cel-ebrate SomersFest, a weekend full of events from July 18-19. Somers has recently received grants from Calhoun County Community Foundation to purchase new picnic tables for the community building, as well resurfacing and replacing equipment at the basketball court by the softball diamond. Somers has also built a bridge to connect the com-munity building with the car show area. On Saturday, July 18, a softball tournament starts at 9am. We are going to have a free throw contest on the newly resurfaced basketball court. The concession stand will be open all day and will offer bake sale items. The horseshoe pits are available for both days for anyone interested parties. On Sunday, July 19, Somers will be hosting our seventh annual car and bike show. Interest in showcasing antique or unique tractors in the community has been high. Therefore, registration will begin at 11 a.m. There is a $10 registration fee that will go toward more projects to improve the city of Somers. There will be participant judging and trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. Lunch served at the community building and will offer bake sale items. Kids games will be at the community building throughout the weekend. If necessary, softball tourney will continue on Sun-day. For more information, please contact Eileen Mc-Guire, the Somers City Clerk, at 515-544-3789 or email mc-gbkii@yahoo.com

Many gathered in Laurel Park for a car show and water fights hosted by the Gowrie Volunteer Fire Depart-ment. Photos by Jeff Heck.

John and LaVola Lizer enjoy their meal at the Old Fashioned Chicken Dinner at the Gowrie United Method-ist Church on Saturday. The dinner is served by volunteers. Photo by Jeff Heck.

Dave Hoover waves to parade-goers at the Gowrie Independence Day Parade on Saturday. Hoover drove his classic blue Ford Bronco.

Sweet corn feed July 11 at Webster Co. Fair

A Sweet Corn Feed will again be an event the whole family can enjoy at the 2015 Webster County Fair. Webster County Farm Bureau Federation will host the Sweet Corn Feed on Saturday, July 11 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

Meal will consist of a pork or beef burger, chips, drink and sweet corn.

The Dayton Tigers 4-H Club will be selling home-made ice cream during the feed for $2. Their stand will be set up near the sweet corn feed to allow those wanting ice cream with their meal to purchase it.

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Happy 50th Anniversary Gary and Diane Boerner of Gowrie will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 10th. Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 402, Gowrie, IA 50543. Gary Boerner and Diane Thies were united in marriage on July 10th, 1965 at St. Martins Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Their family includes Jeff and Marcie Boerner, of Gowrie; and Brent and Wendy Stanley, of Spencer. They have four grandchildren, Dalton Boerner, Logan Boerner, Sydney Stanley and A.J. Stanley.

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Heartland Bank offers finance tips for kids The summer months mean many kids are work-ing for some extra cash in their pocket. Whether he or she is doing odd jobs around the house or working at the local pool, its the perfect time to teach your child financial les-sons that will last a lifetime. Its never too early to begin teaching children the basics of finance, said Berna Tucker, Marketing Di-rector. We encourage parents to expose their children to experiences like visiting the bank, budgeting and paying bills. Heartland Bank offers examples of teachable moments to help you get started: At the bank. When you go to the bank, bring your children with you and show them how transactions work. Get the customer service representative to explain how the bank operates, how money generates interest and how an ATM works. On payday. Discuss how your pay is budgeted to pay for housing, food, clothing and charitable giving,and how a portion is saved for future expenses such as college tuition and retirement. At the grocery store. Explain the benefits of comparison shopping, coupons and store brands. Paying bills. Explain the many ways that bills can be paid: over the phone, paper or by check, electronic check or online check draft. Discuss how each method of bill pay takes money out of your account. Besure to cover late penalties, emphasizing the importance of paying bills on time. Using credit cards. Explain that credit cards are a loan and need to be repaid. Share how each month acredit card statement comes in the mail with a bill. Go over the features of different types of cards,such as ATM, debit and credit cards. Heartland Bank is a locally owned community bank serving the Gowrie, Callender, Somers and Manson areas for over 110 years.

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Erica Rittgers, a junior for the Jaguars, looks to throw the opponent out. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Kearsten Hainzinger fields the ball and flips it to first for a Jaguar out. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Aaliyah Scott, #17 catches a pop fly as #5, Kearsten Hainzinger backs up Aaliyah while playing St. Mary's on June 25.

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Our family would like to thank all those who have showed and expressed support and comfort during the loss of our loved one. The Stratford First Responders, Webster County Sheriffs Department, Iowa State Patrol, Unity Point Emergency Department, Mercy Medical Helicopter, Iowa Methodist Adult Critical Care Unit and anyone else who had a part in assisting in anyway with care and love with this difficult time. Joyfully in Christ

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Card of Thanks! By Tyler Anderson The final week of the regular season proved to be another fine week for the Southeast Valley softball team, as they finished with a five game winning streak. Southeast Valley 11, Pocahontas 6: The Southeast Valley softball team went back to work on Monday, where they defeated the Maidens of Pocahontas Area 11-6 in Pocahontas. Taking an early 3-1 lead, the Southeast Valley offense exploded in the fifth inning to take an 8-1 lead. However, Poky responded with four runs, plus another run before the Lad Jags put the game to bed with a run in the sixth inning and two runs in the seventh. Junior Natalie Lambert proved her worth once more, going 4-5 at the plate, tallying three doubles with two RBIs. Lambert also earned the victory, striking out nine Maiden batters. SV 010 251 2 11 15 2Poky 000 141 0 6 5 8 Southeast Valley 8, Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 2: The Lady Jags resumed their win-ning ways on Tuesday, soundly defeating GTRA 8-2 in Harcourt. Senior Nicole Williams played a major role in the victory, going 3-4 with two doubles and scoring two runs. Junior Josie Breitsprecher led the girls in the RBI tally with two. Lambert and incoming freshman Morgan Cas-tenson put together a solid outing on the mound, striking out eight Titan batters. Lambert took home the victory, her 11th of the 2015 season. Lambert also stole two bases as part of the winning effort.GTRA 010 010 0 2 5 XSV 204 002 0 8 10 2 Southeast Valley 7, Manson-Northwest Webster 0: Wednesday in Harcourt, the Lady Jags notched their 20th win of the 2015 season, blanking Man-son Northwest-Webster 7-0. Junior Natalie Lambert led Southeast Valley by going 2-3 at the plate, hitting a double and scoring two runs. Lambert also stole one base in the victory.Aiding Lambert was junior Kearsten Hainzinger, who

went 1-3 and drove in three RBIs while stealing one base. On the mound, senior Nicole Williams (6-3) took home the win. Williams allowed four hits and struck out eight Cougar batters.MNW 000 000 0 0 4 2SV 000 051 0 7 7 0 Southeast Valley 11, South Central Calhoun 2 (six innings): In Lytton on a cool Thursday evening, the Lady Jags blanked South Central Calhoun 11-0 in six innings. The girls jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the third inning and never looked back, making easy work of the Titans. There were no line scores available as of press time. Glidden-Ralston 3, Southeast Valley 1; Southeast Valley 11, Coon Rapids-Bayard 1; Atlantic 6, Southeast Valley 3: Throughout Friday, the Carroll tournament concluded the regular season for the Lady Jags. Southeast Valley went one of three in the late season tourney. There were no line scores available as of press time.

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Junior Josie Breitsprecher smashes a pitch in the first inning of the Southeast Valley-South Central Calhoun softball game Thursday in Lytton. The Jaguars blanked the Titans 11-0 in six innings. Photo by Tyler Anderson.

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By Tyler Anderson After splitting the Ogden Tournament, the Southeast Valley baseball team began the week slow be-fore fully recovering by weeks end. The Jaguars, now 17-7, fell to Pocahontas Area 5-1 before blanking Man-son Northwest-Webster 10-0 and knocking out South Central Calhoun 5-3. The Jaguars will look to resume their winning ways this coming week, hosting Poky on Wednesday and concluding their regular season in Madrid on Thursday. On July 14, Southeast Valley will then head to Pocahontas to play Estherville Lincoln Central-Pocahon-tas Area winner. Pocahontas Area 5, Southeast Valley 1: On Monday, the Jags were unable to get back on track just yet, tumbling 5-1 to Pocahontas Area in Pocahontas. While Myles Davis scored the first run of the game, the Jaguars bowed to a four run first inning by the Indians. It was a deficit that Southeast Valley could not return from, as Pokys Jace Davidson limited the Jags to four hits. However, the Jaguars will have a chance to ex-act revenge when the Indians visit Dayton on July 8 at 5:30 p.m.SV 100 000 0 1 4 2Poky 400 001 0 5 5 0 Southeast Valley 10, Manson Northwest-Webster 0 (five innings): Wednesday in Dayton, the Jaguars recovered from their two game skid in a big way, defeating Manson Northwest-Webster 10-0 in five in-nings.

Southeast Valley scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back, making easy work of the Cougars. Sophomore Myles Davis led the charge at the dish, going 2-3 with a double, scoring three runs and driving in one RBI. Davis led the Jags with two stolen bases. Joining in on the winning effort was senior Dylan Anderson, who went 2-3 with a double and scor-ing one run. Junior Andrew Dorage was stellar at the mound once more, allowing no hits and fanning 10 Cougar bat-ters. Dorage improved to 6-2 in the 2015 season. MNW 000 00X X 0 0 0SV 510 31X X 10 0 0 Southeast Valley 5, South Central Calhoun 3: On Thursday, the Jaguars took care of business against South Central Calhoun 5-3. The back and forth affair continued until the top of the seventh, where the Jaguars put away the home standing Titans for good. It was a complete team effort by the Jaguars as Junior Cameron Anderson (5-0) took home the win, while classmate Cade King came up with a double. Soph-omore Myles Davis and freshman Nolan Johnson each came up with a stolen base. Johnson also knocked in an RBI, along with se-nior Dylan Anderson, junior Andrew Dorage, and sopho-mores Dakota Jaeschke and Sam Berglund.SV 020 010 2 5 7 SCC 110 100 0 3 5 X

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With a Titan baserunner on second, junior Cameron Anderson hurls a pitch against South Central Calhoun on Thursday in Lytton. The Jaguars defeated the Titans, 5-3. Photo by Tyler Anderson.

The Central Webster Class of 1965 gathered for their 50th class reunion from June 24-25 at the Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park in Dubuque. Front row from left to right: Richard Munson, Bill Royster, Duane Jordison, Derald Dosland and Rick McCubbin. Second row from left to right: Barb (Page) Messerly, Sheri (Kahl) Heck, Jane (Sandell) Blair and Sharon (Smith) Schilling. Third row from left to right: Tom Martin, Denny Robertson, Becky Panzi, Terry Johnson and Rich Jones. Photo by Rick McCubbin.

Mr. and Mrs. Koopman attended the Central Webster Class of 1965 reunion in Dubuque. This was the 50th class reunion. They were teachers during the 1965 Central Webster school year. Dave Koopman performed Ringo, just like he did when during high school. Photo by Sheri Heck.

Imogene Hanson named Grand Marshal of 2015 Dayton Rodeo Parade By Jesse Green In this years upcoming Dayton Rodeo Parade on Labor Day, the Dayton Rodeo Celebration Commit-tee has named Imogene Hanson of Dayton the parades Grand Marshal. Imogene Peterson was born and raised on a farm near Lanyon. She graduated from Lanyon High School and entered the US Navy in 1944, working in the medi-cal corps. Imogene married Emory Hanson after both re-turned from World War II in 1947. They lived, farmed and raised a family on the Hanson family farm south of Dayton. Imogene and Emo-ry have four children, Earl, Kathy, Karen and Marlan, 11 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Imogenes work with the Dayton Rodeo started with Emory, who had worked with the rodeo since the beginning days. When the rodeo was on the top of the hill, Imo-gene and Emory rode in a horse square dance with eight riders. She was a member of the Dayton Wranglers and also worked in the rodeo cook shack, both on the top of the hill and at the bottom. Imogene has attended every rodeo since 1947, except one, when she was giving birth to a daughter. Em-ory was the Parade Marshal in 1993. Imogene has been a member of Emanuel Lu-theran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She is at every Memorial Day ceremony as a flag carrier, as well as participating at the flag raising on the first day of school.

This years Dayton Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal is Imogene Hanson. Imogene has attended every rodeo, save for one, since 1947. She has been involved with many of the rodeos activities.

It hasnt always been easy for the average American farmer.

Farmers have had to work tirelessly to stay afloat amid fluctuating crop demand and a tumultuous envi-ronmental and political climate. Despite the chaos, hope springs from domestic biofuel production, which has bol-stered rural America while simultaneously decreasing our dependency on foreign oil.

However, on May 29 the Obama administration made a ruling on Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that undermines these efforts. In its announcement, the Environmental Protec-tion Agency stated that real-world limitations have prevented the U.S. from reaching its delineated goals for 2014-2016.

While the EPA is correct in recognizing the intent of Congress to continue expanding growth in biofuels, the established targets greatly fall short of rural Americas ability to produce low-cost, clean-burning ethanol, and this must be changed.

Gowrie-Dayton area people are urged to write personal comments in support of agriculture and etho-nal. Tell the EPA not to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard advises POET. Mail comments to POET, 1562 320th St., Gowrie, IA, 5053 by July 15.

Rural America has shown incredible advancements in recent years, utilizing innovative, efficient technolo-gies to increase yield and output. Nationally, the RFS has supported 825,000 jobs, many of these in agriculture, while the ethanol industry added 44 billion dollars to the U.S. GDP in 2013.

In Iowa alone, the ethanol industry generates $19.3 billion of total economic output annually and supports over 73,000 jobs.

As ethanol grew over the last decade, so did prosper-ity in rural America. As ethanol production has plateaued the last couple years, farm income and land value have plateaued or dropped. Theres no doubt that the fates of these industries are tied together. By not allowing U.S. farmers to reach their potential for renewable fuel produc-tion, we are missing an enormous opportunity for con-tinued prosperity. It seems the government has lost sight of the initial purpose of the RFS, which was designed in 2007 to keep gas prices low, to spur domestic jobs and

Where's the water? Randy Halligan and son, Will and friend Sack Miller entered a boat float in the Gowrie Independence Day Parade.

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Prairie View Class of 1960... Front row left to right are Janiece Piltingshrud, Sandy Peterson Christinson, Linda Hunter Brandes, Muriel Smith Johnson, Carolyn Johnson Mabee, Gary Peterson, Ron Hunter; Back Row - Kathy Mossberg, Maridee Hunter Dug-ger, Ron Eckman, Jim Brown, Al Foster, and Owen Julius.

It hasnt always been easy for the average American farmer.

Farmers have had to work tirelessly to stay afloat amid fluctuating crop demand and a tumultuous envi-ronmental and political climate. Despite the chaos, hope springs from domestic biofuel production, which has bol-stered rural America while simultaneously decreasing our dependency on foreign oil.

However, on May 29 the Obama administration made a ruling on Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that undermines these efforts. In its announcement, the Environmental Protec-tion Agency stated that real-world limitations have prevented the U.S. from reaching its delineated goals for 2014-2016.

While the EPA is correct in recognizing the intent of Congress to continue expanding growth in biofuels, the established targets greatly fall short of rural Americas ability to produce low-cost, clean-burning ethanol, and this must be changed.

Gowrie-Dayton area people are urged to write personal comments in support of agriculture and etho-nal. Tell the EPA not to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard advises POET. Mail comments to POET, 1562 320th St., Gowrie, IA, 5053 by July 15.

Rural America has shown incredible advancements in recent years, utilizing innovative, efficient technolo-gies to increase yield and output. Nationally, the RFS has supported 825,000 jobs, many of these in agriculture, while the ethanol industry added 44 billion dollars to the U.S. GDP in 2013.

In Iowa alone, the ethanol industry generates $19.3 billion of total economic output annually and supports over 73,000 jobs.

As ethanol grew over the last decade, so did prosper-ity in rural America. As ethanol production has plateaued the last couple years, farm income and land value have plateaued or dropped. Theres no doubt that the fates of these industries are tied together. By not allowing U.S. farmers to reach their potential for renewable fuel produc-tion, we are missing an enormous opportunity for con-tinued prosperity. It seems the government has lost sight of the initial purpose of the RFS, which was designed in 2007 to keep gas prices low, to spur domestic jobs and

investment, and to set a path for a more sustainable fu-ture. The government knew that the only way to put Americas future in our own hands was to promote more fuel choices at the pump.

Thankfully, some key players in Washington havent forgotten their commitment to rural America. In response to the ruling, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA will provide fund-ing for flex pump infrastructure to increase access to domestic biofuel at the pump. While increased access is welcome, this program is needed because oil companies have refused to make the investments necessary to meet the law. Why are oil companies exempt from making the same investments farmers did?

Its essential that local farmers and community members follow Vilsacks lead and speak out to make biofuels a priority. The EPA has opened a 60-day comment period that allows anyone to express their opinion on the ruling before July 27. Now is the time to make your voices heard and stop the federal gov-ernment from putting the oil industrys agenda ahead of American farmers.

Why? Because America has long been dependent on foreign oil, and though oil prices have dipped, its im-perative to remember the volatility of the market and stay proactive in our ability to be autonomous. To preserve the advances made in agriculture over the last eight years, the EPA needs to recommit to its initial goals and continue to allow a strong market for first and second-generation renewable fuels, until 2022 and beyond.

Gowrie, Iowa residents urged to supportethonal, Renewalable Fuels program

The Dead Wifes Handbookby Hannah Beckerman Rachel, Max, and their daughter Ellie had the perfect lifeuntil the night Rachels heart stopped beat-ing. She was thirty-six. Just as her family cant forget her, Rachel cant quite let go of them either. Caught in a place between worlds, Rachel watches helplessly as she begins to fade from their lives. This fresh debut novel touches on the various stages of bereavement, from denial to acceptance. As Max and Ellie work through their grief, Rachel too strug-gles to come to terms with her death. And as her husband starts to date again, Rachel realizes that one day Max will find love, and that Ellie will have a new mother figure in her life. The Dead Wifes Handbook is a heartwarming and touching book, very commercial in its approach and a compelling read. It will touch a wide readership, and is a perfect read for fans of the bestseller The Lovely Bones. Rachel, Max, and their daughter Ellie had the perfect lifeuntil the night Rachels heart stopped beating. She was thirty-six. Just as her family cant forget her, Rachel cant quite let go of them either. Caught in a place between worlds, Rachel watches helplessly as she begins to fade from their lives. This fresh debut novel touches on the various stages of bereavement, from denial to acceptance. As Max and Ellie work through their grief, Rachel too strug-gles to come to terms with her death. And as her husband starts to date again, Rachel realizes that one day Max will find love, and that Ellie will have a new mother figure in her life. The Dead Wifes Handbook is a heartwarming and touching book, very commercial in its approach and a compelling read. It will touch a wide readership, and is a perfect read for fans of the bestseller The Lovely Bones.

County Fair King and Queen contest

The 2015 Webster County Fair King & Queen Con-test will be held Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Auditorium. The King and Queen Contest has been a part of the Fair for many years. The Webster County Soil & Water Conservation District Commission and the Webster County Fairboard sponsor the event. The pre-liminary judging is done before the fair.

King and queen candidates are nominated by their lo-cal 4-H clubs and must be active in 4-H. They are judged on personality, leadership, and communication skills.

The 2014 Fair King and Queen, Jacob Lewandowski and Rebecca Nellis, both of Fort Dodge have attended several local parades since their reign began.

The 2015 Queen will be entered in the State Fair Queen contest in August. She and the Webster County King will reign over the remainder of the 2015 Webster County Fair, and the coming year until a new royal fam-ily is crowned.

Southwest Webster Ambulance visits Gowrie Public Library... Tuesday morning the children at the Gowrie Public Library story hour were visited by volunteers from the Southwest Webster Ambulance crew.

Where's the water? Randy Halligan and son, Will and friend Sack Miller entered a boat float in the Gowrie Independence Day Parade.

Inside the Ambulace Terri Towne, left, showes Kendal Taylor how she can hear her heart beat. She explains to the children all these instruments in the Ambulance are to help you.

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Southeast Valley Schedule of Events

Week of July 8th to July 15thWednesday, July 8FCCLA National Leadership Conference (July 5-9)G V Soft 3A GIRLS REG - G V SoftThursday, July 9FCCLA National Leadership Conference (July 5-9) 5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley @ MadridFriday, July 10G V Soft 3A GIRLS REG - G V SoftSaturday, July 11B V Base 2A DISTRICT - B V BaseTuesday, July 14B V Base 2A DISTRICT - B V BaseWednesday, July 15FCCLA National Leadership Conference (July 5-9)G V Soft 3A GIRLS REG - G V Soft

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Weve made a choice. We are growing older, everyone is. We will grow older well. We will stay fit, healthy, and we arent afraid to try new things. We are BOOMERS and we will grow old with style. We will make decisions for ourselves; no one will make decisions for us.

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We would like to Thank everyone for the expressions of kindness, support, and love during our time of great loss. We graciously appreciate the support for our family during this difficult time. We would also like to take this opportunity to Thank all the Stratford First Responders, Webster County Sher-riff Department, Iowa State Patrol, UnityPoint Trin-ity Regional Hospital Emergency Department and the many others who helped us during this time.May God Bless you, The Family of Dave Castenson.Kristi, Kelsey and John, Renee and Nate, Curt and MorganBarb and Lonny Cummins and families

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Gowrie Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants during the month of July. You may experience low pressure at times. Some discoloration may also occur. If this happens, you will need to run the water until it is clear again. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the office at 352-3065.

Birthdays8-July Karilyn Schleisman9-July Brian Gleason, Nick Hirschberg Sherry Shaw11-July Sandy Hicks, Wendy Holm Ken Johnson, Brian Stickrod12-July Pat Seil13-July Cory Donahe, Cooper Lane Brian Lane14-July Janet Seil, Wayde Warehime15-July Mary Lou Carlson, Lynn Subbert

Webster County Fair to open July 8

The Webster County Fair opens Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Over the past year, 4-H club members through-out our county have been preparing for this week. With projects that range from Aerospace, Child Care, Food & Nutrition, Small Animal and others, 4-Hers are excited to show off their achievements to the public.

The variety of 4-H events at the county fair include club exhibits, rocketry and photography displays, bake sales, livestock and small animal judging, horse compe-titions, and much, much more! Through preparing and showcasing their talents, these events offer our youth with the exceptional learning experiences needed to build self-confidence and maturity. But most of all, 4-Hers en-joy entertaining the community that has encouraged them along the way!

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. With over seven million young people throughout Amer-ica, 4-H has grown to encompass youth from urban cities to rural towns.

For more information on Webster County 4-H pro-grams, call 515-576-2119 or email Linda Cline at lcline@iastate.edu.

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Shepherd lead class at Webster County Fair

A Shepherd Lead Class will be on Thursday, July 9, at 9:00 a.m. This class is open to any child from 5 years of age to 3rd grade.

Youth must provide their own lamb and costumes. The lambs should weigh between 35 and 80 pounds and are to be shown with halters.

All entries will be paraded before the judge. Prizes will be given in the following categories:

Cutest costume, most original, prettiest, and best matched (exhibitor and lamb). A small trophy will be given to the top showman.

No entry fees are required. All we need is a parent or guardian signature prior to the start of the class.

Contact the Webster County Extension office for further information.

Open class garden showAt Webster County Fair...

All area gardeners will have an opportunity to exhibit their produce during the Webster County Fair on Saturday, July 11 in an open class garden show.

Entries will be taken from 8:30 10:30 a.m. with the judging to begin at 11:00 in the East Auditorium. Entry fee is 25 cents per exhibit up to six entries, $1.50 maximum fee for six entries or more.

There will be classes for freshly harvested vegetables and small fruits. Information may be obtained from the Webster County Extension office, 217 South 17th St., Ste. C-12, on entry guidelines and preparing your vegetables and fruits for exhibit.

All entries will receive ribbons with cash awards to all Blue ribbons exhibits furnished by the Fort Dodge

Area Garden Club, and Best of Show to receive a $10 cash prize in the adult classes, $5 in the youth classes.

Again for 2015, will be classes for all kids under 18 years of age. There will be no entry fee for these entries. Exhibits will be on display till 4:00 p.m.

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Webster County Fair to open July 8

The Webster County Fair opens Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Over the past year, 4-H club members through-out our county have been preparing for this week. With projects that range from Aerospace, Child Care, Food & Nutrition, Small Animal and others, 4-Hers are excited to show off their achievements to the public.

The variety of 4-H events at the county fair include club exhibits, rocketry and photography displays, bake sales, livestock and small animal judging, horse compe-titions, and much, much more! Through preparing and showcasing their talents, these events offer our youth with the exceptional learning experiences needed to build self-confidence and maturity. But most of all, 4-Hers en-joy entertaining the community that has encouraged them along the way!

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. With over seven million young people throughout Amer-ica, 4-H has grown to encompass youth from urban cities to rural towns.

For more information on Webster County 4-H pro-grams, call 515-576-2119 or email Linda Cline at lcline@iastate.edu.

Cat show at the County Fair

Friday, July 10 in the East Auditorium there will be a variety of cats being shown in 4-H.

The 4-H Cat Show will be at 6:00 p.m. with the judge looking for many things. Some of these include the personality of the cat, condition of the hair coat, no-ticeable parasites, condition of teeth and, of course, the correct answers to some feline questions.

There will be a costume class for 4-Hers and their cats. This class will be held after the 4-H champion is named.

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Pictured in the back row left to right are Nathan Montgomery, Anna Heatherington, Mady Jaeschke, Dakota Jaeschke; Front Row - Julia Sande, Maria Sande, Emily Jaeschke, Foster Krug; Leader - Amy Jaeschke.

Elkhorn Eagles

The July 4-H meeting of the Washington Win-ners was held early on Sunday, June 28 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The club met at the Webster County Fairgrounds from 4 to 6p.m. A short meeting was called to order by Presi-dent Daven Rees. Daniel Winkler led the Pledge of Alle-giance. Secretary Hannah Rees called Roll Call by asking members What is the best part of fair? 29 members responded. Also in attendance were 17 guests and four leaders. Hannah Rees read the Secretarys report and Evan Anderson gave the Treasurers report. Olivia Mitchell presented grant money to the club to be used for the Fort Museums Soldier Garden project.

Alexis Stuhrenberg and Lauren Harris shared their experience from the 4-H Kansas City Trip. Charley Scharf and Emma Sytsma told about their 4-H Junior Camp adventures. Collin Harris repre-sented the Club at National Shooting Sports in Nebraska. Charley Scharf gave a presentation called My Girl. Many members participated in Saturdays Cloth-ing and Communication judging day. Members received their fair schedule. Ashley Nieland led the 4-H Pledge and the regular meeting ad-journed. Members and their families then spent an hour and a half painting in the main arena, as well as the fence on the outdoor arena. Afterwards, the club enjoyed pizza, snacks, and drinks. The next meeting will be held August 2, 2015.

Washington Winners hold early July meeting

Kids Pedal Tractor PullA Sanctioned Kids Pedal Tractor Pull will be held

Saturday, July 11 at 1 p.m. during the Webster County Fair.

There will be four different classes offered, 4 years and younger, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 year olds.

Dominos Pizza and the Webster County Farm Bu-reau sponsor the Pedal Tractor Pull, a trophy will be giv-en in each weight class. No entry fee is needed.

Open baking showFor the second years, the Webster County fair will

have baking classes where youth and adults can show-case your talents. Classes include bread, pies, cakes, cookies, chocolates, candies and much more. Event will be on Saturday, July 11th with registration from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the east auditorium on the fairgrounds.

No entry fees. Ribbons and cash awards will be awarded for each class and division. To find out more, visit the Webster County Fairgrounds website and click on shows.

Crafts show for children

There will be an Open Crafts Show for children 3rd grade and younger who are not in 4-H at this years Webster County Fair. They can bring a craft they made as the event will provide an opportunity for younger chil-dren to participate in the fair, talk to a judge and receive a ribbon.

Youth will have the opportunity to talk with the judges starting at 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9th in the 4-H auditorium. (Exhibits are to be made prior to judging day.) The items will be on display until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10th.

The craft entries can be an original idea or made from a kit. The articles are to be made, decorated, or finished by exhibitor. There will be no entry fee or pre-entry required. For more information, pick up a copy of the guidelines at the Webster County Extension Office.

Childrens open rabbit show to be held at Webster County Fair

The 2015 Webster County Fair will have a Chil-drens Open Rabbit show for youngsters who have just completed kindergarten through 3rd grade on Thursday, July 9 beginning before the 4-H rabbit show which starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Webster County Fairgrounds south of Fort Dodge. Show will be held in the auditorium.

There will be no entry fee for the show. Ribbons will be awarded to all entries. This is

a fun class for youth to bring their rabbit and talk to a judge. (Rabbit superintendent and leaders will check the entries for health issues.)

The public is invited to watch the judging of this event and other events which will be taking place during the Fair July 8-12th.

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Pictured left to right are Cameron Pliner, Hannah Fiala, Allison Carlon, Katelyn Pliner, Miranda Keith; Not Pictured - Becca Guthrie, Jacob Lewandowski; Leader - Kerry Pliner

Country Charmers

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Cook-Off Contest returns to Webster County Fair

Webster County cook-off contestants will be able to compete on Saturday, July 11, at the Webster County Fairgrounds in the County Farm Bureaus cookout con-test.

The contest will get underway at 8 a.m. as the local barbecue enthusiasts work to win prizes and the right to compete in the state contest at the Iowa State Fair. Judg-ing for the entries will begin at 3:00 p.m.

The Webster County cookout champion, along with all first place category winners, will have the chance to compete in the state finals at the Iowa State Fair in Au-gust. Webster County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the cookout contest with over $500 in prizes.

Open to all resident of Iowa ages 13 years old and older. Can be single persons or teams. Bring your own grills or smokers and your meat. Open for beef, pork, poultry, fish or venison. Unlimited number of dishes to be grilled and judges. No hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks or exotic meats. No entry fees. For more information, email Tammy.Ireland@gmail.com or call 515-955-3764.

Not Old Enough For 4-H Party set July 9

Do you know someone not old enough to join 4-H yet? Good news!!! On Thursday, July 9th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM we will have a Not Old Enough For 4-H Party. 4-H County Council high school youth will lead fun activities which will include games, an interac-tive story, barn tours, making a craft and making a snack. The recommended age is kindergarten through 3rd grade and those who accompany them are encouraged to stay. There is no fee for this event so bring your little sister, your little brother, their friends, or the next door neighbor and join us for fun, fun, fun!

Pictured left to right are Cameron Pliner, Hannah Fiala, Allison Carlon, Katelyn Pliner, Miranda Keith; Not Pictured - Becca Guthrie, Jacob Lewandowski; Leader - Kerry Pliner

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Bill Riley Talent Search Thursday July 9

The Bill Riley Talent Search annually showcases the diverse abilities of Iowas young people. A Qualifying show will be held for the publics pleasure at the Webster County Fair Thursday, July 9th at 7 PM in the East Audi-torium. Winners will advance to the State Fair competi-tion. To enter contact Sandy Hollingsworth at dancer-1@frontiernet.com .

Westmorland Concessions at Fair

A trip to the fair wouldnt be complete without a Funnel Cake and Corn dog! Come experience the yum-my goodness of hand-dipped corn dogs, Red Velvet or Chocolate Funnel cakes with specialty glazes made from real and fresh ingredients, fresh lemonade, limeades and more from Westmorland Concessions during the Webster County Fair Wed July 8th Sunday July 12thth. www.rogerwestmorelandconcessions.com

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The members of the Silver Spurs from left to right are Ethan Egli, Sidney Lowry, Emma Woltman, Morgan Walsh, Lizzie Woltman; Leader - Jeanine Lowry. Some members not pictured.

Silver Spurs

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Barn Yard OlympicsThe Webster County 4-H Council will sponsor an

activity on Friday, July 10 beginning at 2:00 p.m. This event called Barn Yard Olympics will be for any youth and adults. Teams race against each other as they do old fashioned activities. In past years, teams had to carry hay bales, deposit plastic eggs into a bucket and carry a greased water melon. Get your team together and see come see what kind of activities the council has come up with this year.

Pella Wildlife ExpoThe Webster County Fair will be hosting Pella Wild-

life Company in four FREE Educational Expo shows on Thursday, July 9th at 10am, Noon, 2pm & 4pm.

The education for the day will be Monarch Butter-fly Day. Come out the Pella Wildlife tent and see Mon-arch Butterflies. milkweed will be given away and all butterflies will be released at the end of the last show for the day.

Pella Wildlife Company is a nonprofit wildlife con-servation organization from Des Moines; which focus

on Wildlife Education, Conservation and sustain-ability of all historically native species to Iowa and the Western Great Lakes region.

This educational

experience gives the public a rare opportunity to get es-pecially close to nature and provides a meaningful way to share the message about conservation in the state of Iowa. The shows are hands-on, visual and excitingcome see them during the Webster County Fair. FREE Admission

* FREE Childrens Scavenger Hunt after the 1 & 5pm shows

Planet Rock from Fort Dodge, Iowa

Planet Rock will let the crowd enjoy the old school sound of classic rock the way it was meant to be played at the Webster County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11 from 8:30 11 p.m.. They will take you on a ride from Yesterday through Today with sounds that will bring back memories and remind you why you started loving Music from the very beginning! From Ozzy to No Doubt, Alanis to Hagar, Journey to Tesla, add a little bit of Heart and get to know the group that isPlanet Rock.

Band Members include:Nick RosendahlDrums/Vocals,Jeremy PearsonBass/Vocals,Jeremy OberGuitar/Vocals and Terrilee BowdenLead Vocals.

Aaliyah Scott was among the many participants in the Southeast Valley Marching Band, a staple of the Gowrie Independence Day Parade on Saturday.

Dayton Rodeo Ju-nior Queen Lillie Longhorn waves to the crowd during the Gowrie Independence Day Parade on Saturday.

Other entries in the the Gowrie Indepen-dence Day Parade on Satur-day was the Central Plains FFA group, pictured above and Stewart Trucking, pic-tured below.

Jay Andersons 1954 Oliver Super 88 Diesel was displayed at the Car Show on Saturday at Laurel Park in Gowrie. Anderson resides in Gowrie. Photo by Jeff Heck.

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RIAN CHURCHJames G. Davis, Pastor

Sunday, Sept 86:30 p.m. Worship at Villa

Care in Fort Dodge

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Your LocaL church DirectorYGOWRIE

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

James G. Davis, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday School10:30 Sunday Worship

Wed., July 8 2:30 p.m. Bingo at Care

CenterThurs., July 9 9:00 a.m. Womens Bi-

ble Study at church 3:00 p.m. Gowrie Care

Center DevotionsSun., July 12 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Cheryls Ap-

preciation Coffee

HARCOURTFAITH LUTHERAN

CHURCHRod Meyer, Pastor

~~Worship 10:30 am

Fellowship 9:30 amSunday School 9:30 am

HARCOURTUNITED

EVANGELICALCOVENANT CHURCH

Craig Vote, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship~

Mondays: 9:30 am Women's Bible Study.

~Saturdays: 7 pm Men's

Bible Study.

UNITED METHODISTCHURCH

Karen Young, Pastor 9:00 am Sunday Worship

MOORLANDUNITED CHURCH

OF CHRISTJames G. Davis, Pastor

8:00 am Sunday Worship

OUR LADY OFGOOD COUNSEL

Served by the priests of the Webster Co.

Catholic parishes

Sunday Morning Mass: 10 a.m.

UNITED METHODISTCHURCH

Annette Ruhs Kruse,Pastor

9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship

Tuesday, July 7th 1:00 PM QuiltersFriday, July 10th 1:00 PM QuiltersSunday, July 12th 9:30 AM Worship (In

Sanctuary) 2:30 PM Emmaus

Reunion Group 4:30 PM Concert / Potluck

in the Park (Phil and Pam Morgan)

Monday, July 13th 9:00 AM Small GroupTuesday, July 14th 1:00 PM QuiltersWednesday, July 15th 3:00 PM BINGO at Care

Center 6:00 PM Churchwide

Prayer WalkThursday, July 16th 3:00 PM Worship Service

at Gowrie Care CenterFriday, July 17th 1:00 PM QuiltersSunday, July 19th

Thursday, July 23rd Community Vacation

Bible School (Hosted at Zion Lutheran)

GOWRIE

ROELYNFULTON LUTHERAN

CHURCHJames G. Davis, Pastor

9:15 am Sunday Worship

LANYONEVANGELICAL

COVENANT CHURCHMarc Murchison, Pastor

9:30 am - Worship10:30 am -

Coffee Fellowship11 am - Sunday School

~~Wednesdays:

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HOLY TRINITYLUTHERAN CHURCHRobert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship8:30 Sunday School

Mondays:Ladies Bible Study

9:30amArmor of God Class

7:00pm2nd & 4th Tuesday:

Community Meal 11:30am

FIRST UNITED CHURCH

Pastor James H. Chesnutt

10:30 am Sunday Worship

Wednesdays:Lunch Bunch, Kids Club in the City Park 11:30-1:00 for all children age 5 and up. Bible story, lunch and fun.

SOMERSUNITED METHODIST

CHURCHPastor James H. Chesnutt

9:00 am Sunday Worship

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.Afternoon Bible Study

at Church

Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.Evening Bible Study at

Dan & ColleenGoodwins

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Pastor: Jon Rollefson

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11:00 am Adult Forum

Thurs., July 9 9:00 AM Women of the Word meet, Fel-lowship Hall

6:30 PM GriefShare Class, Fireside Room

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July 8, 2015 12 THE GOWRIE NEWSFormer Lanyon area resident recalls trolley rides to Boone, Fort DodgeInterurban line popular in 1940s...

The Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railway was at one time the largest interurban railroad in Iowa. Its red and yellow cars ran 85 miles from Des Moines and Fort Dodge, linking many farming communities. The picture of the railway car was provided.

By Sherwood Selim

Some of my fondest memories growing up were those of riding the interurban. At the time, we lived on a farm about half way between Fort Dodge and Boone. We were about a mile from the Hope station. Hope Station was a little depot that was literally out in the middle of a farm field. The town of Lanyon was about a mile and a half away. This was the junction of the line that went to Rockwell City and north to Fort Dodge. In its early years, it was a rather busy place. You could change cars, freight and baggage for Rockwell City or Fort Dodge. When I grew up in the early 40s, we had gas rationing. It was a requirement to conserve gas. Living 25 miles from town, we used the interur-ban to get around. I remember going to Grandmas house with my mother in Boone. These trips were fairly frequent. I would say several times a month. Occasionally, we took the trol-ley to Fort Dodge on Sundays. We took the late morning car, spent the afternoon at a movie and then took the late afternoon car home. Occasionally, these cars would be double head-ers. Double headers are two cars that are hooked togeth-er. One of the things about Fort Dodge, there was a very sharp circle to turn the car around. When the car went into the circle, the wheels would make a terrible squeal. I am sure everyone in Fort Dodge could hear it. As time went on, I started to make the trip to my grandparents house alone. My parents would drop me off at Hope and either pick me up later or come back the next day on the trolley. One day in April 1945, my folks went to a funer-al and they decided I was too young to go to the funeral, they sent me to my grandparents. I returned on the evening car, where my folks met me and informed me that President Roosevelt had died that afternoon and we now had a new president. As a little kid, I wished I could go to school on a train. Finally one day, I got my chance. After moving to Boone at Christmas time, the holiday season had started. However, the school at Lan-yon had one more day left for a Christmas party. So I got on the 8:30 a.m. car and rode up to my old school for their Christmas party. Someone met me at Hope and drove me to school. School had started, but the teacher was still out in the hall waiting for me. By this time, I was getting a little older and on a number of occasions I would have the school bus driver drop me off at the Hope station. I would walk up the long drive and get a ticket to my grandparents place in Boone. I would wait there for 40 minutes or so before the late afternoon car showed up. Shortly before time, a party would show up from Lanyon with the mail and to pick up the Fort Dodge newspapers. On one occasion, my teacher boarded the car and sat down across the aisle from me. After gas rationing ended, people got caught up on re-placing their prewar cars. People began to lose interest in the old interur-ban. I never did and I continued to use it when I could. I probably looked forward and enjoyed every trip I took. Boone was the half way point on the line. They would start out a car at each end of the line. The idea was to meet here in Boone. On the west side of Story Street, there was a side track by the Napier Depot. When the south bound car got to Story Street, it would back off onto the side track and wait for the north bound car. After the north bound car passed, the conductor would walk out in to Story Street and flag the crossing. This procedure continues to this day. Finally, the conductor would get on the car and call out Boone Station. About 1948, the line attempted to abandon the service, but this was turned down by state regulators. As a result, the number of trips a day were cut from four to two. We still had the morning runs and the late after-noon runs, but nothing in the middle of the day. Also, the cars were painted yellow and this is the way most people remember the cars. They were originally painted red. Streamlined

sounding horns were added to a couple of the cars. This continued until the flood of 1954. Back in 1907, when the line was electrified, a power plant was built at Fraser to provide power to the railroad. They also provided power to the small towns and farms along the line. This was one of the first rural areas in the United States to get electricity. The problem was this plant gen-erated 25 cycle current. Most currents today are 60 cycle. I have been told that 25 cycle was better for motors, but the lights flickered. As time went on and people started buying ap-pliances such as washing machines etc. They would not work on 25 Cycle current. As time went on, most of the residential customers converted to 60 cycle. The railroad itself and the Gypsum Mills in Fort Dodge still required 25 cycle. In June 1954, there were disastrous storms in the Des Moines River Valley. The story of the last passenger car running to Fort Dodge was a story all in itself. The power plant in Fraser was flooded out and there was no source of 25 cycle current to run the railroad or the Gypsum Mills in Fort Dodge. While conversion to diesel had begun, there was

not enough power to run the railroad. The line leased die-sels from other line, passen-ger service was dropped. While there was a good case to just close the plant, there was still a need for 25 cycle current so the power house was rebuilt over the summer of 1954. In mid-September, enough power had been restored that one Sunday

when the Gypsum Mills were shut down. The line ran a three car train to Ames then to Fort Dodge. This was the first electric operation on the line since June 1954. I had never ridden the Ames branch before. Nothing electric had been on this line for many months. The wire was rusty and there were problems keeping the trolley polls on the wire. Just as we got to Lincoln Way by the Memorial Union at Iowa State University, the trolley fell off just as we were crossing Lincoln Way. I was riding in the cab of the middle car. There was still one poll on the wire, so the train kept moving very slowly. I ended up blowing the horn till I finally got someones attention. Finally, someone had to hold the trolley on the wire until we got to downtown Ames. On the way to Fort Dodge, we had a picnic near the High Bridge. The owner of the Lincoln Restaurant, now the location of Caseys, had a farm between the Pitchers Bridge and the High Bridge. We somehow climbed up the embankment to a pasture where we had a picnic. To this day, I have not figured out where else you could unload a three car train and ask everyone to climb up the hill. Shortly after this, the line resumed reg-ular electric operation. The Post Office would not return the postal con-tract. There was still a need to move people and equip-ment along the line, so a once a day run was added. It went north from Boone in the morning than south in the afternoon. One thing different during this period, there were freight trains with both diesel and electric. I under-stand this was not an efficient operation. Somehow, they lost a lot of power. Finally about a year later, the line decided to make the final switch from electric to diesel. The first week of Sept. 1955, a final excursion was run. I had the opportunity to be on this train. It went south to Kelley than up to Fort Dodge. Again, there was a dinner out by the High Bridge. A few days later, the trolley started to come down. About this time, the line was bought out by outside interests. Attempts were made to save some of the equip-ment for history. The new owners were only interested in the scrap value to help pay for the conversion to diesel. As a result, all the equipment was scrapped. This was a real shame and should have been prevented. The line continued to provide power to the towns along the line, but this was sold off to other power interests in the area. The power plant was shut down in the late 50s. The line was then sold to the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in 1968, bringing to a close the saga of the Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad.

one of the things about Fort Dodge, there was a very sharp circle to turn the car

around. When the car went into the circle, the wheels would make a ter-rible squeal. I am sure everyone in Fort Dodge could hear it.

Hey all, Tyler here. This time around, Im not sharing some grand adventure story, or sharing my thoughts on whats happening in our wonderful piece of the world. Instead, I want to bring up an issue thats been bugging me over the past few weeks. I value transparency. In this day and age, I have to be transparent when it comes to things. This idea is certainly not new, as honesty is always the best policy for everyone and anyone in between. I appreciate how honest everyone has with me over the past few weeks, and like I tell everyone who comes up to me, I appreciate both positive and negative feedback. For that, I cannot thank my readers enough. Ladies and gentlemen, you are awesome. In a past edition of the Dayton Review, I caught quite a few typos and errors in my story detailing the Lehigh jail cell story. This was also done throughout other stories as well. On the jail cell, I thoroughly enjoyed writing the story, and had a blast with Doug Linn and Roger Smith. Those two are all around classy guys. From providing the info on how they found the cell and restored it, it was worth telling the tale. And in a prior Tylers TakeNo, our tent did not toot. It flooded. However, I will say that it drew a few chuckles from me while I read the paper the other day. Its totally cool if you chuckled too. You know what, its totally cool if you laughed out loud. Its no skin off of my nose. But lets get back to those typos and errors. Lately, whenever I send it in my material, weve encoun-tered quite a few errors. Between the emails and docu-ments that are provided and moved around, something gets lost in the translation. Its nothing that my good friends working with me at the Dayton Review and Gowrie News are respon-sible for. Simply put, I could legitimately blame a bug in the system. But I dont want to blame some computer glitch for jarring you from reading all about the cool stories that we write or get sent in from our wonderful contributors. Like any computer glitch or error or what have you, it can be amended and fixed. Our promise to you is to rectify that problem, in any which way possible. If we have to try completely different things to make sure that what I typed on my computer screen (which is typed on a word processor and has no errors whatsoever, Im more than happy to show you) goes over well to the pages of the paper, well give it a shot. That is me being upfront and honest with you. Much like George Lucas thoughts on constantly add-ing more stuff to Star Wars, the Dayton Review and the Gowrie News are always going to be that work in prog-ress. Our promise is to give everything our best shot and keep finding ways to get better. Frankly, thats why Im here and thats why my team-mates are here. We want the Dayton Review-Gowrie News to be better and we want the community to be better. Why? Because you all deserve nothing but the best. Nothing less. Tyler can be reached at tylerliger87@gmail.com.

July 8, 2015 13THE GOWRIE NEWS

PROBATEIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN WEBSTER COUNTY

IN THE MATTER Probate No. ESPR308063THE ESTATE OF NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENTMICHAEL D. JORGENSEN, deceased OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the estate of Michael D. Jorgensen, deceased, who died on or about June 1, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 30th day of June , 2015, the last will and testament of Michael D. Jorgensen, deceased, bearing date of January 7, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named Court and that Charlotte E. Jorgensen was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.Dated this 30th day of June , 2015. Charlotte E. Jorgensen 3345 Baxter Avenue Gowrie, IA 50543 Executor of EstateMichael F. MummaMUMMA & PEDERSEN114 S. Wilson, P.O. Box 310Jefferson, IA 50129Attorney for ExecutorSecond Publication: 15 day of July, 2015

By Tyler Anderson Despite seeing their winning streak snapped on Tuesday, the Southeast Valley baseball team recov-ered quite well. During this week of play, the Jaguars went 4-2, improving to 15-6 overall and 8-1 in the Twin Lakes Conference. Southeast Valley 5, Newell-Fonda 1: The Southeast Valley baseball team kept up the good work on June 22, defeating Newell-Fonda 5-1 in Fonda. Junior Cade King remained hot for the Jag-uars, going 2-3 and hitting a double against the Mus-tangs. King also had an RBI and a stolen base. Fellow junior Andrew Dorage was on top of his game on the mound, allowing just one hit and striking out 12 batters to earn the victory. Sophomore Dakota Jaeschke had a stellar showing against the Mustangs, going 2-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases.SV 000 000 0 1 0 0N-F 000 000 0 5 0 0 West Bend-Mallard 8, Southeast Valley 1: On June 23 in Gilmore City, the Jaguars had a prover-bial hiccup, falling to West Bend-Mallard by the score of 8-1. SV 000 000 0 1 0 0WBM 000 000 0 8 0 0 Southeast Valley 11, Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 1 (six innings): Coming home from a long road trip, the Southeast Valley baseball team made a statement on June 25, defeating GTRA 11-1 in six innings at Jaguar Field in Dayton. Junior Andrew Dorage was huge against the

Titans, hitting a grand slam in the first inning. Senior Dylan Anderson also hit a homer agains the Titans. Spencer Johnson took home the win on the mound.GTRA 000 010 X 1 4 XSV 401 231 X 11 9 0 Southeast Valley 7, South Central Calhoun 4: On June 26, Dorage once again came to play against the other set of Titans, winning striking out five batters in a 9-5 Jaguar victory in Dayton. While Dorage was stellar on the mound, ju-nior Cameron Anderson knocked in a double while King stole two bases against South Central Calhoun.SCC 000 040 0 1 5 5SV 001 240 0 7 11 0 Southeast Valley 8, Guthrie Center 5; Ogden 10, Southeast Valley 0: At the Ogden Tourn-manet during Ogden Fun Days on June 27, the Jaguars

Jaguars winning streak snapped; rebound over GTRA, SCC

defeated Guthrie Center 8-5 before falling to a stout Ogden squad. Game 1:SV 700 001 0 8 6 2GC 000 122 0 5 6 4Game 2:SV 000 000 0 0 4 8Ogden 000 000 0 10 10 0

Safe! Jaguars win... Koltan Lundberg, #29 scores a run for the Jaguars as he slides into home plate Friday evening against South Central Calhoun. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

All smiles... The Southeast Valley Jaguars are all smiles after a sweet win against South Central Calhoun Friday evening. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Griggs, Harcourt, honored by Dept. of Public Safety The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Iowa DPS Governors Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) held a press conference on Thursday, July 2, 2015 to recognize an Iowa State Patrol Trooper for a ma-jor milestone in the fight against drugged driving in Iowa. Trooper Marc Griggs, a 22 year veteran of the Iowa State Patrol, has conducted more than 500 Drug Recognition Expert Evaluations (DRE) across central Iowa. Griggs is the first trooper in Iowa to reach that threshold. On hand for the press conference will be sev-eral speakers to educate about drugged driving, a grow-ing problem in Iowa, including Iowa DPS Commissioner Roxann Ryan, GTSB Chief Patrick Hoye, DPSs Divi-sion of Narcotics Enforcement (DNE), DPS Iowa Divi-sion of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Crime Lab and the Iowa Office on Drug Control Policy. Griggs was born and raised in Harcourt, and was a 1989 Central Webster-Dayton graduate.

Perfect pitch... Sam Berglund, sophmore for the Jaguars, winds up and pitches. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Open class flower showAt Webster County Fair...

An Open Class Flower Show will be held on Satur-day, July 11th, in the East Auditorium during the Webster County Fair, sponsored by the Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club.

Entries are open to anyone except professional ar-rangers and florists. Entries will be taken form 8:00 10: a.m. with judging to begin at 10:30 a.m. No entry fee.

There will be division for floral arrangements; roses; annuals, perennials and biennials; wild flowers; cactus and succulents; foliage plants; herbs; shrubs and trees; bulbs; tubers and container-grown plants. All exhibits should be displayed in clear glass containers suitable to the size of the specimen.

A Junior Division for all categories will include those under 18 years of age.

All exhibits will receive ribbons with cash prizes awarded to division winners and best overall exhibits. Exhibits will be displayed till 4:00 p.m.

Show guidelines and exhibit preparation information may be obtained at the Webster County Extension office, 217 South 25th Street, Ste. C-12, Fort Dodge.

Webster County Fair 4-H activities

The 2015 Webster County Fair 4-H activities start with judging of the Family & Consumer Sciences, Ex-pressive Arts, Photography, Mechanics and Engineering and Ag & Natural Resources exhibits on Tuesday, July 7. After judging is completed State Fair selections will be made. All exhibits in the 4-H Auditorium will be on dis-play for the duration of the fair. The 4-H Auditorium will be closed Sunday morning, July 12 until noon and closed again at 5:00 p.m. Sunday for the evening program.

Wednesday evening will feature the 4-H Style Show, Webster County Fair Little Miss Contest and the selection of the 2015 Fair 4-H King and Queen. King and Queen candidates are active in their 4-H clubs and must be active in 4-H. They are judged on personality and leadership.

Communication entries will be judged as follows: Educational Presentations and Extemporaneous Speak-ing were judged before the fair on Saturday, June 27. Working Exhibits on Saturday, July 11, and Share the Fun on Sunday, July 12. The public is invited to watch any of these events.

Livestock exhibits will enter on Wednesday through Thursday. Judging will begin Wednesday morning with the dog show and conclude on Sunday afternoon with the pets and horse games classes.

The evening program on Sunday, July 12 will fea-ture the Parade of Champions at 6:30 p.m. followed by the installation of the 2015-2016 Webster County 4-H Council.

The livestock market auction will take place on Sat-urday, July 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the east auditorium. All are invited to bid on their favorite 4-H member or FFA members premium.

Come to the Webster County fair and take the op-portunity to observe the judging activities as well as the many exhibits entered by the 4-Hers.

July 8, 2015 14 THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWSWEBSTER CO.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Webster County Claims Register Report for 06-16-2015 A PLUS AUTO GLASS OUTSIDE REPAIRS 494.27ABC PEST CONTROL INC pest control 62.00ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING copier system lease 191.11ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC hardware maintenance contracts 256.87AGSOURCE LABORATORIES well water kits 375.00ALLIANCE CONNECT LLC phone service 2,276.24ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES 50.05ALLSCRIPTS SUPPORT 1,035.02AMHOF, ROXANNE mileage 49.35ANDERSON, KATHERINE mileage 324.98ANDERSON, MINDY cell phone reimbusement 25.00ANDREWS, JULIE mileage 22.05APPLEWHITE DENTAL PARTNERS, dental services 97.22ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, SHED SUPPLIES 162.63BALDRIDGE, RYAN mileage 113.40BARRIER GROUP software maintenance contracts 300.00BATES, GINGER reimbursement for supplies 38.81BECKER, JESSE FUEL 49.39BEMRICH ELECTRICAL INC service 67.00BENSON, JENNIFER mileage 113.40BERRY advertising 69.00BIRDSELL, TAMARA mileage 300.63BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 176.74BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS, SHED SUPPLIES 45.00CALHOUN COUNTY ECA LIGHTING 9.75CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., FUEL 3,410.26CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SER. 11,032.00CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC., supplies 177.50CITIZENS CENTRAL meals on wheels 107.00COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR salary 3,041.00COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER voucher program 20.00CONDON, KRISTINE mileage 134.73CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC., food service 6,389.76CORBIN INC, DAN CONSULTING FEES 7,566.52COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES allocation 512,267.00CRIMMINS WELDING & FABRICATION., tv stands 128.89CRITES, CHARLOTTE CLINIC CLEANING 350.00DANIEL TIRE COMPANY TIRE REPAIR 554.20DAYTON REVIEW legal 41.80DE LAGE LANDEN copier lease 142.73DEARBORN NATIONAL life insurance 565.76DELL MARKETING LP dell toner cartridges 934.06DEYTA LLC hhcahps fee 90.00DIGITY MEDIA LLC radio advertisement 680.00DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC OIL 2,481.00DOROTHY R. BROOKS TRUST ROW ACQUISITION 3,575.36DOUBLE M SIGNS UNIT 3 DECAL 40.00EASTWOOD, BRITTANY mileage 10.41EDMAN, ALISHA mileage 53.55ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 1,322.02ELECTRICAL MATERIALS CO STOCK 156.29ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING rent 4,147.80EVANS, PAM rent & expense 400.00EYESOPENIOWA conference registration 200.00FAMILY PET MEDICAL CENTER, k-9 medicine 25.50FARNHAM, TRENT REPAIRS 298.44FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 401.38FETROW REPORTING INC depositions 98.80FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC vinyl jackets 600.00FILTER CARE FILTER CLEANED 16.20FITZGERALD, JANE transcript 9.50FORBES, SCOTT mileage 146.48FORCE AMERICA INC STOCK 38.96FORT DODGE ASPHALT SHOULDERING 99,840.92FORT DODGE FORD INC oil change 35.51FORT DODGE MACHINE & SUPPLY, STOCK & PARTS 1,133.51FORT DODGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, forfeiture money 1,925.00FORT DODGE WATER DEPT water 168.52FOUR OAKS INC SHELTER SERVICES 1,446.15FRANK DUNN CO., HIGH PERFORMANCE PATCH 1,442.00FREEMAN, SUSAN wages 695.73FRONTIER phone system 19,304.95GADBURY, JANET E mileage 26.25GALLS/QUARTERMASTER SUPPLIES 266.00

Regular MeetingJune 16, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau and Campbell. Absent: Leffler. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the June 9, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve wage increase for Chance Copper, Correctional Officer to $14.73 per hour, effective June 19, 2015 per labor agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve salary increase for Alison Hauser, Case Management Supervisor to $56,162.93, effective May 14, 2015, per recommendation of Ken Hays, Coordinator of Disability Services. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve employment status change to Full-time for the Webster County Veterans Affairs Director position effective July 1, 2015, per recommendation of the Veteran Affairs Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Two-year Labor Agreement between Webster County, Iowa and Teamsters Local 238 (Courthouse unit) effective July 1, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Two-year Labor Agreement between Webster County, Iowa and Teamsters Local 238 (Jailer unit) effective July 1, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Two-year Employment Contract and Agreement between Webster County, Iowa and Randall J. Will, Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor with an annual increase each year of 2.75 percent; based on performance and job responsibilities. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Mauer Farm in Section 3, Lost Grove Township; Grettenberg South in Section 19, Dayton Township; Jacob Seil in Section 30, Gowrie Township; and Border Plains Cattle, LLC in Section 28, Lost Grove Township. (Copies on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize transfer from General Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund in the amount of $124,766.00 and from Rural Services to Secondary Road Fund in the amount of $1,059,939.00; per Fiscal Year 2015 adopted budget and certification of taxes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve transfer from General Basic Fund to General Supplemental Fund in the amount of $147,274.78 for the reimbursed Child Support Recovery Unit employee benefits. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve transfer from General Supplemental to General Basic in the amount of $116,723.00 for court services. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the system for Incident Command during emergencies in Webster County; NIMS command structure is on file and included in the Emergency Plan located at the Webster County Health Department. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Webster County, Iowa for 2015 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award. (Copy on file in Auditors office. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve change in employment status for Tasha Nielsen, Trail and Natural Resource Technician, to full-time, permanent status at a salary of $31,775.00 effective June 15, 2015 per recommendation of the Conservation Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve 28E Intergovernmental Contract Agreement between the City of Fort Dodge, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and Webster County Conservation Board; a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Fort Dodge for a shared trail position. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer, to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit from Frontier Communications to replace 25 pair telecommunication cable along the west side of National Avenue by boring under creek south of 160th Street in Section 6, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit from Northern Natural Gas to unload equipment along the east side of Union Avenue and south of 200th Street for emergency repair on property in Section 38, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit from Northern Natural Gas to complete repair along the south side of 200th Street and east of Vincent Avenue in Section 27, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve request from City of Vincent to close portion of 1st Street from Marshall Street to Brewster Street from 3:00p.m. to 12:00a.m., Friday, June 19, 2015 for annual firemens street dance, subject to City of Vincent being responsible for coordinating and monitoring all necessary and proper traffic control per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was held to vacate four parcels of platted but unopened streets or alleys in Block 8 and Block 10 in the unincorporated Town of Roelyn, Iowa lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 88 North, Range 30 West of the Fifth Principle Meridian, Webster County, Iowa described as PARCEL NO. 1: The platted but unopened alley in Block 8, lying between existing Fulton Avenue (a.k.a. 260th Street) and First Street in the Town of Roelyn; PARCEL NO. 2: The platted but unopened alley in Block 10 lying between existing Second Street and platted Third Street in the Town of Roelyn; PARCEL NO. 3: The south half of the platted but unopened portion of Main Street lying north of Block 10, between existing Second Street and platted Third Street, in the Town of Roelyn; and PARCEL NO. 4: The platted but unopened portion of Third Street lying between existing Fulton Avenue (a.k.a. 260th Street) and the platted but unopened portion of Main Street in Block 10 of the Town of Roelyn. No written or oral comments or objections were heard; therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the following Resolution: VACATE ROAD AND REVERSION FOR TAXATION RESOLUTION to vacate the following four described parcels of platted streets and/or alleys in the unincorporated Town of Roelyn, Iowa lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 88 North, Range 30 West of the Fifth Principle Meridian, Webster County, Iowa, to wit: PARCEL NO. 1: The platted but unopened alley in Block 8, lying between existing Fulton Avenue (a.k.a. 260th Street) and First Street in the Town of Roelyn; PARCEL NO. 2: The platted but unopened alley in Block 10, between existing Second Street and platted Third Street in the Town of Roelyn; PARCEL NO. 3: The south half of the platted but unopened portion of Main Street lying north of Block 10, between existing Second Street and platted Third Street, in the Town of Roelyn; and PARCEL NO. 4: The platted but unopened portion of Third Street lying between existing Fulton Avenue (a.k.a. 260th Street) and the platted but unopened portion of Main Street in Block 10 of the Town of Roelyn. WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015 a motion to initiate vacation of the above described parcels was passed by the Webster County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Chapter 306 of the Code of Iowa, a date was set for a hearing by the Webster County Board of Supervisors and legal action was served on all interested parties and said notice did state the hearing was set during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Supervisors Board Room, Webster County Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501, and WHEREAS, said hearing was held on the above-mentioned date and no written objections were filed and no oral concerns were presented. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, does hereby vacate the above four described parcels of platted streets and/or alleys, subject to the right of a utility association, company, or corporation to continue in possession of a right of way in use at the time of the vacation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorneys Office shall take any action necessary to convey the Countys interest in the above described parcels to the appropriate, adjoining property owners of each parcel as permitted by Iowa Code.Attest: s/Carol Messerly s/Keith Dencklau Webster County Auditor Chairperson, Board of SupervisorsMotion carried unanimously.

Denny Habben discussed County held Tax Sale Certificate in Dayton, Iowa. No action taken. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Campbell to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.s/Carol Messerly s/Keith Dencklau Webster County Auditor Chairperson, Board of Supervisors

Regular MeetingJune 23, 2015

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 Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the June 16, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve wage increase for Deborah Schmehr, Case Manager to $18.40 per hour, effective June 20, 2015 per salary schedule. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Two-year Labor Agreement between Webster County, Iowa and Teamsters Local 238 (Deputy Sheriffs unit) effective July 1, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Grettenberg North in Section 8, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve request from the City of Gowrie to waive the delinquent taxes, including interest and cost against the commercial property now acquired by the City and located at 1107 Beek Street, Gowrie Incorporated. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve Class B Beer Permit Application for Backpocket Brewing, LLC, effective July 20, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from MidAmerican Energy Company to replace undergr