1 Home of Dayton Rodeo - Gateway to Des Moines River Valley Since 1877! Dayton Review Vol. 137, No. 45 Wednesday, November 19, 2014 [email protected]Dayton neighbors publish children’s book together Dianna Satterlee and Becky Morriss live next door to each other in Dayton. Over the last year, they have worked together to complete a new children’s picture book, “Saturdays at the Bijou.” Their first reading and signing will be at the Dayton Library, Saturday, December 13, 2014. “This is an adventure straight out of my childhood in Waterloo, Iowa,” Dianna said. “Our landlord had been a Vaudeville child star. She restored an old theatre when she retired and we became special friends. She gave me a “forever pass” to “admit Dianna and ten of her friends” for Saturday afternoons. We bought extra popcorn and candy with the money we saved. We dropped it to hobo children under the bridge on our way home.” Dianna is a retired elementary teacher who specialized in reading, writing and library science. She taught at Fair Oaks and Duncombe schools in Fort Dodge, where she was known as Mrs. Janicki. She has written multiple sto- ries over the years, but has had trouble finding an illustrator. That is, until she discovered that Becky Morriss, living right next door, liked to draw. Becky has been an Emergency Medi- cal Technician and a Nursing Assistant at the Dayton Care Center. She later worked at Casey’s until she became disabled. She is also a staunch supporter of the Lehigh Volunteer Fire Department, of which her son is a mem- ber. She says, “I have always loved to draw – especially animals. I love anything with four feet and fur.” Dianna’s husband, David, also helped with the final phases of the publishing process. He gained experience while publishing seven of his own books. He said, “It was so satisfying to finally help Dianna put one of her stories into print. We’ve already started work on another one called “A Migrant Story.” It is informed by the experience of her daughter, Heather, who is a Social Worker near Iowa City.” Dianna explains, “My short stories tend to be autobiographical and give a sympathetic telling to the kind of energetic, out-of-the-box, joy-of-life child that I was long before “hyper- active” became a pathology. I like to encour- age children to take an interest in their world and expand the limits of their interests.” Dianna Satterlee and Becky Morriss have created a children’s picture book. An example of the artwork is pictured above. Becky Morriss illustrated the book. Becky enjoys drawing anything with four legs. Festival of Lights not being held in Dayton this year Favorite event for 25 years. . . The Christmas season would not include the Festival of Lights show for the first time in more than two decades. No one or two people volunteered to head the Festival of Lights this year. The annual light show had been a holi- day favorite for over 25 years. For the last 5-6 years Duane and Fran Popp, Dayton, had the task of setting up the displays. Last year Bill and Charlotte Gallentine, Dayton, took over the responsibility of organiz- ing the event.
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Dayton neighbors publish children’s book together
Dianna Satterlee and Becky Morriss live next door to each other in Dayton. Over the last year, they have worked together to complete a new children’s picture book, “Saturdays at the Bijou.” Their first reading and signing will be at the Dayton Library, Saturday, December 13, 2014.
“This is an adventure straight out of my childhood in Waterloo, Iowa,” Dianna said. “Our landlord had been a Vaudeville child star. She restored an old theatre when she retired and we became special friends. She gave me a “forever pass” to “admit Dianna and ten of her friends” for Saturday afternoons.
We bought extra popcorn and candy with the money we saved. We dropped it to hobo children under the bridge on our way home.”
Dianna is a retired elementary teacher who specialized in reading, writing and library science. She taught at Fair Oaks and Duncombe schools in Fort Dodge, where she was known as Mrs. Janicki. She has written multiple sto-ries over the years, but has had trouble finding an illustrator. That is, until she discovered that Becky Morriss, living right next door, liked to draw.
Becky has been an Emergency Medi-cal Technician and a Nursing Assistant at the Dayton Care Center. She later worked at Casey’s until she became disabled. She is also a staunch supporter of the Lehigh Volunteer Fire Department, of which her son is a mem-ber. She says, “I have always loved to draw – especially animals. I love anything with four feet and fur.”
Dianna’s husband, David, also helped with the final phases of the publishing process.
He gained experience while publishing seven of his own books. He said, “It was so satisfying to finally help Dianna put one of her stories into print. We’ve already started work on another one called “A Migrant Story.” It is informed by the experience of her daughter, Heather, who is a Social Worker near Iowa City.”
Dianna explains, “My short stories tend to be autobiographical and give a sympathetic telling to the kind of energetic, out-of-the-box, joy-of-life child that I was long before “hyper-active” became a pathology. I like to encour-age children to take an interest in their world and expand the limits of their interests.”
Dianna Satterlee and Becky Morriss have created a children’s picture book. An example of the artwork is pictured above.
Becky Morriss illustrated the book.
Becky enjoys drawing anything with four legs.
Festival of Lightsnot being heldin Dayton this yearFavorite event for 25 years. . . The Christmas season would not include the Festival of Lights show for the first time in more than two decades. No one or two people volunteered to head the Festival of Lights this year. The annual light show had been a holi-day favorite for over 25 years. For the last 5-6 years Duane and Fran Popp, Dayton, had the task of setting up the displays. Last year Bill and Charlotte Gallentine, Dayton, took over the responsibility of organiz-ing the event.
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The City of Dayton is accepting applica-tions for a part-time maintenance worker. This position generally consists of operating the City’s standby electric generator, meter read-ing, and custodial duties, but also includes work in water, wastewater, street and parks d partments.
Must possess or obtain CDL within 6 months of hire, and be on call on a rotating schedule. Pre-employment physical and drug test required. Applications are available at the Dayton City Clerk’s office, 202 1st Avenue SW, Dayton, IA 50530-0045.
Completed applications must be received at Clerk’s office by
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Seller/Owner: ESTHER THEISS ESTATE
The Boxholm Blazers 4-H club held a Feed the Farmer Fundraiser on Saturday Oct. 18, 2014 at Boxholm community Building. The club sold sack lunches which included a ham-burger or hot dog, chips, cookies, apple and bottled water for $5. Additional items could be purchased.
The club also had a bake sale. This was a successful event for the club. The monthly 4-H meeting was also held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 instead of Sunday, Oct. 19, as or-ginially planned as all members were in atten-dance.
The Oct. 18, 2014 meeting was called to order by Cassey Davisson. The pledge of al-ligence was led by Becca Davisson. Paige Gar-cia gave the secretary/treasure report.
Dates to remember were the Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct 19, 2014 at the Boone
City of Dayton cautions residents on snow removal safety concerns
The City of Dayton, is asking for the Day-ton residents help. In this winter season if the residents could remember a few things, it would create a safer work environment for our em-ployees, and in turn help us provide a safer road surface for you.
A loaded plow truck or sander could weigh as much as 10 small cars, and needs more room to stop, especially on slick surfaces. Even if you have the right of way, the snowplow may not be able to stop if you pull out.
If you will just wait a few more seconds, you will have a plowed and possibly sanded surface on which to drive. Remember the sand and salt truck spreads material out of the back, so please don’t follow too close, as we don’t want your vehicle to be damaged by flying sand and material.
Please keep all of your vehicles off the streets before, during and after it snows. Also please keep any of your vehicles off of the right of way (in between the sidewalk and the street) to ensure that the plow truck has a place to pile the snow off of the street and also ensure that no damage comes to your vehicles.
Any type of mailbox located within the City right-of-way is subject to damage or destruction at any time, as a result of City snow removal. The City of Gowrie shall not assume any lia-bility for damaged mailboxes of any type con-structed within the City right-of-way.
Finally, please don’t dump, throw, or blow snow into the street. This creates bumps that you and others have to drive over, and if these piles freeze, and we hit them with a plow, it can damage City equipment or cause injury to crew members. This of course means higher costs to you as a taxpayer.
With your help, snow plowing can be done better, faster, more efficiently, and at the same time, make our streets safer for you. We are always here to serve you better.
Catch rates successful at Moorland Pond
The Iowa DNR reported after the rainbow trout stocking at the Moorland Pond on Nov. 5, catch rates were excellent using silver colored Mepps spinners. As of Nov. 12 there was still open water on the pond.
There was still no report on the Channel Catfish from Des Moines river from Humboldt to Stratford.
The strong winds and frigid temps this past week have made it difficult for the anglers. For more information on the lakes and rivers in this area contact the Black Hawk District Office at 712-657-2638.
Boxholm Blazers 4-H Club hosts Feed the Farmer eventOfficers elected. . .
Community building; County Awards day on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014; Officer Training sched-uled for Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 in Nevada.
Online enrollment and $35 membership fees were due by Nov. 26, 2014. Election of officers was held.
Nominations for president included: Cassey Davisson, Lexee Nelson, Parker Garcia. Parker Garcia was elected President. Nominations for Vice president included: Lexee Nelson, Bec-ca Davisson, Paige Garcia. Paige Garcia was elected Vice President.
Nominations for Secretary included Cassey Davisson, Bryce Stevens, and Lexee Nelson. Cassey Davisson was elected Secretary. Nomi-nations for treasurer included Bryce Stevens, Jaimon Nelson, and Colby Wilke. Colby Wilke was elected treasurer. Nominations for report-er included Bryce Stevens and Lexee Nelson.. Lexee Nelson was elected reporter.
Nominations for photographer included Becca Davisson and Bryce Stevens. Becca Davisson was elected photographer. Adam and Austin Sorenson served treats of cupcakes.
Leaders Kim Bengtson and Danette Garcia with members Paige and Parker Garcia hosted an additional Feed the Farmer Day on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Boxholm Elevator.
Reporter,Parker Garcia
Southeast Valley Middle School Food Drive Nov. 17, 18 and 20Helps Dayton, Gowrie food pantries...
Southeast Valley Middle School will be holding a Power Food Drive Nov. 17, 18 and 20 for the Community Food Pantries in Gowrie and Dayton. There is no school on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Each grade will be having a competition on who can bring the most food pantry items and each one has been assigned different products. All proceeds go back to our communities.
Students will bring items to their Home-room Teacher. Each grade level will have a winner. Then an Overall Grade Level Winner between the four grades.
The following are the assigned items: 5th Grade: Stuffing, Minute/Quick Rice,
cereal, Instant Oatmeal, apple sauce, peanut butter, tomato soup
6th Grade: Paper Towels, toilet paper (4 roll), toothbrushes, Kleenex,
8th Grade: Macaroni and Cheese, Ham-burger/Tuna Helper, meals in boxes. , canned Tuna and chicken.
The Southeast Valley Middle School Stu-dent Council thanks the communities for their support. If you have any questions, please call the Southeast Valley Middle School at 515-359-2235.
Towns of: Dayton, Lehigh, Harcourt, and Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District
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A Cardnal flits around on the fresh snowfall in Dayton Monday, Nov. 10.
Dayton records firstsnowfall Nov. 10;more snow Saturday Below average temps. . .
Dayton and the surrounding towns of Lehigh, Harcourt and Stratford had their first snowfall of the year which started on Monday, Nov. 10 and finished the next day. It was a very light covering of snow, but it was significant because of the early date for snow. Even more significant were the tem-peratures which plummeted to the teens. The highs for the week were in the mid-twenties to slightly over 30 and one day the high was less than 20. The low temps were in the teens or be-low. Wind chills were below zero on some days depending on wind velocity. An arctic cold front brought frigid air to Iowa and the Midwest. These were January temperatures in the fall of the year. Area farmers had been scrambling to harvest their crops and do field work during a very wet, rainy September, October and No-vember. And now early snow further compli-cated weather conditions.Snowplows remove Saturday snowfall On Saturday Southern Webster County received another three inches of snow falling gradually Saturday afternoon through most of Saturday night. The communities of Dayton, Lehigh, Harcourt and others used their snowplows for the first time on Sunday to remove snow.
The first snowfall makes Dayton look a lot like a Christmas card.
Home Decoratingcontest, free hams,Xmas Open HousesIn Dayton for holidays. . .
The City of Dayton will have a Home Deco-rating Contest during the month of December.
There will also be Christmas Open Houses on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6.
And people will be able to register for free hams at participating merchants in Dayton.
SWG School Board meeting set Nov. 19Wednesday at 6:30 p.m...
The regular meeting of the Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District will be Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Burnside Media Center.
Items being discussed include open en-rollment approvals, presentations from staff, finances, and grounds updates. The December meeting date will also be scheduled.
Southeast Valley Jaguar celebrations will be discussed. There will be a SBRC reso-lution regarding open enrollments not counted before court day last year.
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Carson-Stapp Funeral Home provides caring service
Funeral arrangements are an important part of life planning. Carson Funeral Home in Dayton and Ogden has a wealth of experience in providing personal, caring services for final tributes and farewells. Their personal attention to your needs and wishes will be a welcome comfort in a time of loss. Your wishes will be a genuine concern for the directors at Carson Funeral Home. Call Rob Stapp to make an appointment for pre-planning your funeral. Surviving family members can be spared undue stress when you prearrange your needs. Your wishes will be a genuine concern for the directors at Carson Funeral Home. Surviving family members can be spared undue stress, when you prearrange for your needs. Let Rob Stapp walk you through an easy pre-planning arrangement. Call Carson Funeral Home at 515-547-2512 for a free consultation today.
Community Grocery Offers complete service
Dayton is fortunate to have a clean, convenient grocery outlet with a full-time, dedicated manager, Rob Scott. Rob is active in every aspect of the business and he, like all staff members, is always ready to help you. Community Grocery has an excellent selection of canned goods, fresh meats and produce, bakery and frozen items. In addition, they feature deli meats and salads and Wonderoast chicken for those quick meals we so often need during the busy Spring and Summer season. Community Grocery is locally owned and operated and will be proud to be your store of choice.
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Sandholm Real Estate Whether you’re in the market for a new (or different) home or you’re looking at putting your home up for sale, Sandholm Real Estate in Dayton is the place to go. In business for over 65 years, Sandholm’s will put every effort into making your wishes a reality. This is an ideal time to buy a home or acreage, and there are several good listings available. Why not check them out. Just stop in at 23 South Main, Dayton, or give them a call at 515 547-2311.
Lehigh Valley Credit Union serving clients since 1955
The Lehigh Valley Credit Union has been serving the community for fifty years. It has 390 members, with over 150 share draft accounts. It also boasts high reserves and a low delinquency ratio on loans. Lehigh Valley Credit Union provides home improvement loans, personal loans, auto loans, loan insurance, electronic transfer, and quick-cash loans. It is locally owned and operated. Stop by their location at 117 Main Street in Lehigh. Gary Knopf is the manager, and Jolene Fritts serves as the office manager.
Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton is a skilled care facility which also offers outpatient services such as physical, occupational and
speech therapy. Please stop in and meet Adam Braden, Administrator and Jennifer Mikesell, Director of Nurses. They are confident the facility can provide the personal care needed to make you and your loved ones feel at home. The entire staff are dedicated to the needs of the residents. You are invited to visit Grandview Health Care Center at 508 2nd Street NE in Dayton.
Become acquainted with the staff and the residents. Bring a friend or neighbor;
the coffee is always on.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
1 1/4 pound ground chicken1 egg1 cup Progresso panko breadcrumbs1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground pepper1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced1 1/2 cups buffalo sauce1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, bread-crumbs, salt, onion powder, pepper, and 1/3 cup of green onions. 2. Mix well, roll into 20 round meatballs, about an inch to an inch and a half in diame-ter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.3. Bake meatballs just until the outsides are firmed up, about 5 minutes.4. Transfer meatballs into a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover with Buffalo sauce. 5. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours.6. Serve meatballs with blue cheese sauce for dipping, and garnished with a sprinkling of the remaining green onions. Enjoy!
Dayton Police Report Oct. 9 to Nov. 12, 2014Thurs. Oct. 9: 10 block of S Main St., motor assist.Fri. Oct. 10: 9000 block, Taylor Rd., Lehigh, report of someone knocking on doors. Han-dled.Sat. Oct. 11: Oak Park, report of someone on golf course. Handled.Sun. Oct. 12: 10 block of 5th Ave. NW, do-mestic disturbance. Handled; 10 Block of 5th Ave. NW, remove subject. Handled.Mon. Oct. 13: Medical assist in Lehigh.Wed. Oct. 15: 100 block of 3rd St. NW, re-port of suspicious vehicle; Traffic stop, 3500 Block of Racine Ave. Gave warning for reg-istration violation.Thurs. Oct. 16: 10 block of 5th Ave. NW, report of horse at large. Handled.Sun. Oct. 19: 10 block of 1st St. NW, open doors. Checked and handled.Mon. Oct. 20: 100 block of 2nd St. NW, re-port of a suspicious vehicle.Wed. Oct. 22: Report of a suspicious vehicle NE side of town; Grandview Care Center, reference a theft. Report taken; Traffic stop, warning for registration violation.Fri. Oct. 24: 100 block of W Skillet Ave., re-port of a suspicious vehicle.Sat. Oct. 25: 3900 block of Garfield Ave., re-port of a subject out of control. Assist Gowrie Police.Sun. Oct. 26: 10 block of 5th Ave. NW, re-port of a theft. Civil issue and report taken; Medical assist in Harcourt; Report of a horse on the golf course. Handled.Mon. Oct. 27: 10 block of 5th Ave. NW, re-port of harrassment. Report taken.Wed. Oct. 28: 200 block of 4th St. NE, bark-ing dog.Sat. Nov. 1: 10 block of 3rd St. NW, report of alcohol being served to minors.Mon. Nov. 3: Traffic stop, 3500 block of Ra-cine Ave., warning for headlamp.Wed. Nov. 5: Report of a suspicious vehicle at Fertilizer Plant on Racine Ave. Sun. Nov. 9: 3400 block of Washington Ave., report of trespassers. Assist Webster County.Tues. Nov. 11: 3400 block of Lainson Ave., report of a stolen vehicle. Assist Webster County; 300 block 1st St. NW, reference a theft.
and used equipment Harcourt Equipment is always ready to supply your farm equipment needs. They will also happily repair your equipment. They have trained technicians and the technology to spot any problems
Now is the time to visit Harcourt Equipment for repairs or to replace that used equipment. They are located just east of Harcourt on Highway 175.
Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone
Association The Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers calling cards, long distance service, and internet service. They have the latest in up-to-date equipment, making their service to the area excellent. They also offer features such as 3-way calling, call forwarding, call waiting, caller ID and anonymous caller rejection to avoid nuisance calls. Their predecessor companies and they have been proud to serve this area since 1900. If you have questions, or additional telephone or internet needs, call LVCTA at 359-2211 and they will happily assist you. Or, visit their business office at 9090 Taylor Road, Lehigh.
Anderson Implements Anderson Implements has been selling and servicing farm equipment since 1951. If you have not stopped at their 3043 Madison Avenue location, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you do.
Lonne Anderson, Sales Manager, and Todd Anderson, Service Manager, handle a wide range of equipment. They have Deutz-Fahr tractors, Landoll tillage, Rem Grain Vacs, Willrich tillage and sprayers,Gregson sprayers, Myers manure spreaders, Feterl augers, Demco grain carts and wagons . . and the list goes on and on. Whatever your need, stop in or give Anderson Implement a call at 515-547-2370. Hours are M-F 8-5 and Sat. 8-12. “Spring and fall, 24/7” says Lonne.
Across the way- Another memoryLast week I tried to go “home again” to the
farm place but it could only be in my memory or perhaps a bit of my imagination. I couldn’t remember that place and not remember the place across the fields to the south, slightly east which had been almost a second home. It, too, has a lot of memories. That was where my special aunt and uncle, my second set of parents, lived.
That was the place where I took refuge from the roller ride with Dad. That was the place where I sought the solace and comfort of my aunt when I had taken a tumble on my bike, sliding through the gravel. I got knee and arm “burns” but was more concerned that I had scratched the bike and the handle bars were askew. She “doc-tored” both of us.
That was the place where I “helped” my cousin slop the hogs. I thought that was a bet-ter job than feeding the chickens. I didn’t get all stuffed up around the hogs like I did around the chickens and their feed. Who ever thought about allergies then unless your case was very severe?
That was the place where I watched my uncle and cousin milk the cows, being sure to stay a safe distance from the cows’ possible kicking. I got a “kick” out of the cats hanging around and getting their “squirts” of milk right from the cow. Darall was quite adept at aiming and the cat even more so in “catching” it. I liked to crank the separator out in the wash house. I was glad, however, that Aunt Boo was the one who had to clean it up, especially those numerous discs that were necessary for the separating of the cream from the milk.
This was the farm on which I fell off the manure spreader and didn’t get hurt or trampled by the horses. This is the place where I stepped on the nail and was treated with turpentine and lard. This is the place where I found the rotten eggs (didn’t realize at the time) and tossed them at old machinery in the dump pile – the breeze wafted across the splattered eggs directly toward the house where doors and windows were open. This is the place where I picked hundreds of vio-lets that blanketed the area around the outhouse. This was the place where those big, beautiful, better than florist’s gladiolus were grown and sent to me at the birth of my first child. This is the place where one Christmas season the only “tree” my uncle could locate was the one he ob-tained by climbing the tall evergreen in the yard and “topping” it. This is the place where my Mom had a long recuperation from an illness and was “nursed” by my aunt. This was the place where I knew I could always find a piece of cake or cookie in that little corner cupboard. This was the place that truly was my second home.
This was certainly a place of refuge. It’s where a hobo turned off his railroad trek at the nearby crossing coming into that farmyard seek-ing to have his hunger at least partially satis-fied. He sat on the porch with his sparsely filled knapsack beside him devouring a simple but filling meal. He was pleasantly surprised when my uncle came out of the house bearing a heavy homemade, heavy woolen topped, fleeced back comforter. He was told he could keep the com-forter as well as bed down on a soft, warm pile of hay in one of the barns. He did and was gone in the morning, possibly having jumped on the late night freight train. This was the place where the poor, scraggly, collie type dog came wondering in one day, looking quite bedraggled as if he had made a long trip. Scraps were rounded up and a pan of water produced. He devoured and lapped vigorously and then looked up with appreciation in his eyes and wagging his tail. “Collie”, as he came to be called and responding to, proceeded over the next few days to make himself at home.
Inquiries as to a “missing” dog produced no in-formation so how he came to be there remained a mystery. It was soon learned the next day when my uncle went out to round up the cows for milk-ing that Collie was a “herder. Collie first went with my uncle to bring in the cows but soon was going on his own with a “Bring ‘em up Collie!” As the years rolled by and as Collie became older and feebler he no longer had to go out because the cows had been well trained and came trotting in response to “Bring ‘em up Colllie!”
I remember winter nights when there was a quilt set up on its frame close (but not too close) to the little blue stove in the dining room. There my Mom, Aunt Boo and Uncle Pearl would while away cold evenings quilting the hand pieced quilts the ladies had made. Uncle pearl could do as fine a stitch with his small but brawny hands as the women could.
That house, I eventually learned, has been sort of pieced together. When I became ac-quainted with it, it had a kitchen, dining room, living room and two small bedrooms downstairs but Uncle Pearl took the wall out between the two bedrooms to make one nice sized one. Up-stairs were two bedrooms but the north one was only accessible through the south one. There was a small door on the wall of the south bedroom and behind that was a low ceilinged attic space over the dining room. When we first moved to the Boxholm area Aunt Boo still had a big wood-en, glass topped, incubator up in the south bed-room where she hatched her own spring baby chicks. If I got there at the right times I could go observe some as they broke through their shells. I don’t recall how that old piece of equipment was heated or the heat regulated but it worked quite well. They later purchased baby chicks which had been ordered from some place in Ft. Dodge or Boone.
The one interesting thing I learned about that house was told to me by Grandma (Mrs. Pete) Swanson. She said that the place was originally one room and a porch. The one room was what was eventually the dining room and she said she recalled as a young girl seeing that one room, log cabin being dragged across the prairie by a team of horses to that place. Then it had a porch built onto its north side. That porch later became the kitchen. I then knew why there was a slight step down to the kitchen from the dining room and a bit of a slope to the floor. The living room and bedrooms, up and down, were eventually added. There was a doorway and a nice roofed porch on the south side of the dining room. I have often wondered if that really was a log cabin behind those walls or just a crude lumber house. Is there anyone who was around when it was dismantled (for more farmland) a number of years ago? If
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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Dayton Review6Southeast Valley Mock Trial team wins competition;Outstanding Witness, Outstanding Attorney nominationsCompetition held Nov. 11; public speaking abilities enhanced. . . Twenty-eight middle school students participated in the Southeast Valley Mock Tri-al program this fall. Students began practicing after Labor Day and continued practicing after school, in the mornings and during study halls up to competition day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. The 2014 case involved a high school student, Mia Donovan. Mia was a star player on her school’s soccer team, but sustained a concussion during a playoff game in June 2013. She recovered from that injury and a month later joined a local soccer club to play on their elite team. While at a club practice, Mia hit her head. Mia felt as though she had sustained an-
other concussion, but only told her good friend, Chris Howard, making her friend promise not to tell anyone. During a club game a few days later, Mia was knocked unconscious when she was tackled by opponents. The severe concussion she suffered plagues her yet today. She is un-able to attend school and can only concentrate long enough to take one online class. Her future had been set- she would go to college on soccer scholarship, play pro soccer and maybe get an Olympic medal. That future is no longer possible and Mia and her parent blame the club and the
coaches she was play-ing for since they didn’t recognize that she was suffering from concussion-like symptoms and had no return-to-play proto-col in place to follow after Mia hit her head in practice. The club and coaches contend that Mia was at fault for her own injuries since she deliberately hid symptoms from them. Students partici-pating in Mock Trial had to represent both sides of this case in competition. This was a tough case and stu-dents showed a lot of perseverance in their preparation. The 28 students who participated made three teams of eligible competitors.
The SV Middle School Mock Trial Blue team is pictured above. Standing in the back row are Xavier Nichols, Kate Wickwire, Mag-gie Bacon, and Eva Haub. Standing in the front row are Hailey Tuel, Alex Pudenz, Randy Andrews, and Lanie Nelsen.
The SV Middle School Mock Trial team Yellow is pictured above. Standing in the back row are Parker Garcia, Kaeli Berns, Morgan Farnham, Erin Zeka, Chyann Hicks, and Quintin Sorenson. Stand-ing in the front row are Christine Housken, Gage Fevold, and Logan Stapp.
The SV Middle School Mock Trial team Red is pictured above. The back row consists of A.J. Smith, Zane Geis, Jonah Siebert, Jor-dan Dorsey, and Rhett Grandfield. Standing in the front row are Jaxon Carlson, Hunter Sorenson, and Haley Studyvin.
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Callender City Council discusses matter of old grain elevatorPartially dismantled. . .
The City of Callender is debating the future of a former grain elevator.
The grain elevator was partially dismantled by a company that is no longer in business ac-cording to a story in the Fort Dodge Messenger.
Mayor Randy Hanson reports that the eleva-tor has been empty for at least 10 years.
The structure was sold to Mid-States Mill-wright & Builders Inc. It hired a Kentucky firm to raze the building and recycle the materials, but that firm is no longer in business.
Mid-States doesn’t know what will hap-pen with the grain elevator. The Callender City Council was set to discuss the matter at its Tues-day council meeting.
Snowboarding in Dayton. . .Coledon Bethel, Dayton, snowboarded
down “Ski Hill” in Dayton last weekend. There was a few inches of snow on the ground and Coledon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Bethel, was able to snowboard from the top to Skillet Creek in the valley.
Sledding in Dayton. . .Two children are shown climbing up the hill after sledding in Dayton this past weekend.
It was a sunny Sunday and children were out enjoying the snow.
Two SV players named to All-Conference teams
Two Southeast Valley Volleyball players were named to All -Conference teams.
Junior Natalie Lambert was on the Third Team All Conference and Senior Baylee Moore was on the Honorable Mention team.
Southeast Valley took eighth place in the fi-nal standings with a conference record of 3-7 and overall record of 11-22.
The King Ringers Handbell Choir will pres-ent their holiday concert next Sunday, Nov. 23 at 4:00 pm at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge.
Come enjoy the beautiful sounds of hand-bells and handchimes as they perform many of the holiday favorites. Refreshments provided.
Local ringers are Crystal Wilks, Gowrie; David and Susan Swaroff and Janet Wills, all of Dayton.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Dayton Review8Public NoticeYour Right to KnowDayton City Council
REGULAR SESSION OF THE DAYTON CITY COUNCILWednesday, November 12, 2014
202 1st Ave. SWDayton, IA 50530
Mayor Travis called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll Call-Pres-ent: Council members Diehl, Knudtson, Skoglund, Wickwire, Williamson. Absent: none. Six employees and visitors were also present.
AGENDA: Council member Williamson moved to approve the agen-da as posted. Second by Knudtson. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES: Council member Williamson moved to approve the min-utes of the October 8 regular meeting as printed. Second by Knudtson. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS: Council member Williamson moved to approve the bills as presented with the addition of a bill for September legal services from Mark Hemmingson. Second by Wickwire. Motion carried unanimously.
HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT APPLICATION: Mayor Travis opened the public hearing regarding the City’s application for a housing rehabilitation grant at 7:07 p.m. No comments had been received and none were voiced. MIDAS representative Shirley Helgevold went over several items related to the application, including: How the need for the proposed activity was identified: The Dayton City Council and citizens have expressed a need for improving housing within the City. To further determine the interest in the program, pre-applications were sent out in 2012, and 36 pre-applications were returned from interested households. How the proposed activity will be funded and the sources of funds: The City is requesting funding from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Community Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Fund Program to finance the project. Homeowners may be required to contribute funds, depending on the cost of the rehabilitation. The City will formally commit to contribute $10,000 toward the program. The date the CDBG application will be sub-mitted: On or before midnight on December 8, 2014. Requested amount of federal funds: The City will be requesting $291,992 in CDBG funds from IEDA. Estimated portion of the federal funds that will benefit low- and moderate income persons: 100% of the program funds will help low and moderate income persons in Dayton. Where the proposed activities will be conducted: The proposed activities will be conducted within the City Limits of the City of Dayton. Plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses resulting from funded activities: No persons or businesses will be displaced because of this program. Plans to assist persons actually displaced: No one will be displaced because of the program so no plans have been made. The nature of the proposed activity: The activity will be to rehabilitate 8 single family, owner-occupied homes to the Iowa Minimum Housing Standards as established by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The person(s) authorized to receive and respond to citizen pro-posals, questions and complaints concerning proposed or funded activi-ties: Shirley Helgevold, MIDAS Council of Governments, 602 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 576-7183, [email protected]. The person(s) available and able to provide technical assistance to groups representing low-and moderate-income persons in preparing and presenting their proposals for the request and use of federal funds: MIDAS Council of Governments, 602 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 576-7183, extension 212, [email protected].
After discussion, the Council agreed to change the application to apply for funding to rehabilitate 10 homes. After the hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m., Council member Wickwire introduced Resolution 2014-17, “A Resolution to Apply for Funding for a Housing Rehabilitation Program”, and moved its adoption. Second by Diehl. Roll call vote-all ayes. Resolu-tion adopted.
ORDINANCE 263: Mayor Travis read proposed Ordinance 263 aloud. Council member Wickwire moved to pass the final reading of Ordi-nance 263, “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dayton, Iowa, 2013, by Amending Sections Regarding Off Road Vehicles”. Second by Williamson. Roll call vote-all ayes. Third and final reading passed.
PROPERTY ANNEXATION: Wickwire moved to follow City Attor-ney Hemmingson’s advice and proceed with annexation of golf course property only at the present time. Second by Skoglund. Motion carried unanimously.
WATER MAIN FINANCING: The Council reviewed options to fi-nance replacement of two blocks of water mains in the downtown area. Council member Williamson moved to use local option sales tax capital improvement funds for the project. Second by Wickwire. Motion carried unanimously. The Council agreed to discuss the project with MER Engi-neering representatives at the December 10 regular meeting.
CLINIC AGREEMENTS: Kenny Sanders discussed two proposed agreements between the City and the Fort Dodge Community Health Cen-ter regarding operation of the Dayton Clinic. After review, Council member Williamson moved, contingent upon approval by the Fort Dodge Commu-nity Health Center Board, to approve a joint resolution and agreement. Second by Wickwire. Roll call vote-all ayes. Motion carried. Council member Wickwire moved, contingent upon approval by the Fort Dodge Community Health Center Board, to approve a personal property lease agreement. Second by Williamson. Roll call vote-all ayes. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT: Council member Diehl moved to approve a building permit for a garage for Dan Roe at 303 2nd Street NW. Second by Williamson. Motion carried unanimously.
2015 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: The Council directed the Clerk to obtain more information for the December 10 meeting.
CITY BACKHOE: The Council directed City Foreman Craig John-son to prepare a specification sheet for a new backhoe for review at the December meeting.
FEMA EXTENSION REQUESTS: Council member Diehl moved to approve extension requests for FEMA projects to repair a golf course bridge and to install a new water main under Skillet Creek. Second by Skoglund. Motion carried unanimously.
WATER BILL: Council member Wickwire moved to allow six months for payment of a large water and sewer bill by a customer due to a water heater leak. Second by Skoglund. Motion carried unanimously.
BOND DOCUMENTS: Council member Diehl moved to allow the Ahlers and Cooney law firm to destroy old City capital loan note files. Sec-ond by Williamson. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS: The Council agreed to purchase a new alu-minum fuel tank for the IH dump truck and to replace two shop building windows. Mayor Travis reported of interest from a person in donating a sign to advertise community events. The Council discussed alley sales and apartment garbage collection fees.
ADJOURN: Council member Diehl moved to adjourn. Second by Knudtson. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.____________________________ ____________________________ Mayor Richard Travis Attest
Aflac Attn: Rps Oct Aflac Witholding 304.20 Bomgaars Grass Seed-Wtr Mains 75.00 Brown Supply Co Grandview Cc Curb Stop 566.02 Brown Supply Co 5-3/4” Service Saddles 794.15 Brown Supply Co Elbows,Megalugs,Bolts 473.35 Hovey Construction Inc 5.5 Hrs Truck-2Nd St Nw 632.50 Ipers Oct Total Ipers 3,571.20 Internal Revenue Service Oct Fed Payroll Taxes 5,616.92 Martin Marietta 3Rd St Ne Wtr Main Rock 318.15 Martin Marietta 2Nd St Nw Concrete Rock 1,487.99 Metlife-Group Benefits Nov Disability,Life Ins 59.12 Ulicki Construction 2Nd St Nw,3Rd To 4Th Ave 30,458.40 Wellmark Nov Health,Dental Ins 3,074.33 Wellmark Dec Health,Dental Ins 2,844.63 *** Total For Dept 00 50,275.96 Bomgaars Insecticide 1.00 Dayton Light And Power Oct Library-532 Kwh 83.32 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Library Phone Serv 38.80 Black Hills Energy Oct Library-29 Therms 52.01 *** Total For Dept 03 175.13 Bauer Tire & Taxidermy Backhoe Front Tire Repai 56.00 Bomgaars Collars,Brushes,Funnel 56.28 Casey’s General Stores 16.5 Gal Gas 49.62 Community Grocery Platic Bags 5.68 Dayton Light And Power Oct Street Lighting 1,000.00 Dodson Truck & Tractor Bckhoe Wipr Motor,Tie Ro 418.57 John Skoglund Mower Blades 45.60 John Skoglund Mower,Cs Parts, Oil,Tube 334.76 Family Pharmacy Band Aids 1.73 Lawson Products, Inc. Diamond Grip Assortment 228.54 Lawson Products, Inc. Drill Bits 230.45 Napa Auto Parts Pickup, Truck Oil, Misc 120.08 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 2,455.49 Black Hills Energy Oct-31 Therms 53.44 Rueter’s Red Power Backhoe Starter 235.97 Sanders Tractor Repair Replace Bckhoe Ring Gear 2,358.80 Sanders Tractor Repair Replace Backhoe Starter 198.00 *** Total For Dept 06 7,849.01
Casey’s General Stores 148.2 Gal Gas 439.78 Nicholas Dunbar Light Bar Parts Reimb 99.99 Galls, Llc Hobble Restraint 49.73 Hewlitt-Packard Co Hp 500-281 Desktop Pc 412.87 Keltec Incorporated Light Bar Parts 161.31 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Phone,Internet Serv 51.83 Macke Gowrie Service Explorer 41.95 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 5,358.75 William Perez 12 Hours Sep 29 Patrol 240.00 Skoglund Auto Body Repair Back Door,Window 210.00 United States Cellular Nov Cell Phone 36.55 Tony Ward Replacement Check 108.03 *** Total For Dept 11 7,210.79 Ia Finance Authority G/O Srf Interest 218.75 Security Savings Bank Dec 1 Bond Interest 1,322.25 Security Savings Bank Dec 1 Bond Interest 3,150.00 *** Total For Dept 12 4,691.00 Dayton Fire District Replacement Check 99.80 *** Total For Dept 15 99.80 Mary Horn Replacement Check 199.46 *** Total For Dept 31 199.46 Bomgaars Insecticide 3.00 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 172.55 Webster City True Value 6 Gal Rv Antifreeze 28.74 *** Total For Dept 41 204.29 Bomgaars Paint Brush 1.99 Community Grocery Pop-Clean Hydrants 10.20 Dayton Light And Power Oct-6120 Kwh 805.43 Dayton Review 500 Door Notices 97.80 Dayton Review Hydrant Flushing Notice 46.00 Fletcher-Reinhardt Co Plant Lamps,Htr Elements 190.75 Hawkins, Inc. 2 Chemical Tanks,Covers 358.16 Ia Finance Authority Srf Rev Note Interest 7,710.00 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Phone Service 29.02 Agsource Laboratories Oct Bateria Test 24.00 Agsource Laboratories Sdwa Tests 31.50 Municipal Supply, Inc Iperl Meters,Fittings 1,042.49 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 3,148.45 Black Hills Energy Oct-77 Therms 86.01 Postmaster 400 Stamps 196.00 Quill, Corp Paper, Cartridges 172.86 Treasurer- State Of Iowa Oct Sales,Option Taxes 770.02 Turner Service 8 Hours Valve Exercising 540.00 United Coop 25.9 Ton Salt 3,084.48 Usa Blue Book Magna-Trak Locator 908.83 *** Total For Dept 51 19,253.99 Avenet Web Solutions 2015 City Website Hostin 375.00 Bomgaars Trash Bags 5.49 Casey’s General Stores 59.1 Gal Gas 175.05 Dayton Light And Power Oct-4309 Kwh 518.00 Farmer’s Cooperative Barn Lime 11.90 Hewlitt-Packard Co Hp Printer Cartridge 157.11 Ia Finance Authority Srf Rev Note Interest 2,852.50 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Phone Service 28.68 Agsource Laboratories Oct Wastewater Tests 204.00 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 1,661.09 Quill, Corp Computer Switch 21.99 Treasurer- State Of Iowa Oct Sales,Option Taxes 52.19 *** Total For Dept 52 6,063.00 Community Grocery Oct Pop Purchases 53.55 Community Grocery Liquor Purchases 77.96 Community Grocery Oct Food Purchases 457.51 Dayton Light And Power Oct-2712 Kwh, Water 401.06 John Skoglund Mower Belts, Parts 356.40 Grossnickle Plumbing & He Winterize Clubhouse 135.00 Gudmonson Services Replacement Check 300.00 Harcourt Equipment 1 Gal Hydraulic Oil 16.99 Harcourt Equipment Hydr Hose, Fittings 31.98 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Phone,Tv,Internet 0.45 Mikes Pest Control Replacement Check 25.00 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 2,470.96 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 1,398.99 Black Hills Energy Oct-11 Therms 39.25 Shazam Referral Program Oct Credit Card Fees 90.97 John Skoglund Oct Cart Rental 7.85 Treasurer- State Of Iowa Oct Sales,Option Taxes 61.00 Jim Troutwine Reimburse Turfgrass Lisc 35.00 *** Total For Dept 55 5,959.92 Jim Blair Sanitation Nov Recycling-296 X 4.5 1,332.00 Tim Blair Nov Garbage-296 X 15.5 4,588.00 North Central Solid Waste Oct-Dec Assessment 941.63 *** Total For Dept 57 6,861.63 Casey’s General Stores Cat Food 5.49 Dayton Light And Power Oct Clinic-1200 Kwh 205.70 Gary L Knopf Oct Clinic Rent 400.00 Black Hills Energy Oct Clinic-23 Therms 47.77 *** Total For Dept 70 658.96 Budget Lighting Specialis 1 Case Light Bulbs 107.20 Community Grocery Paper Towels 7.19 Dayton Review Oct 8 Council Minutes 188.10 Dayton Review Oct 6 Park & Rec Minutes 41.80 Dayton Review Housing Rehab Hearing 7.52 Mark L. Hemmingson Sepember Legal Services 610.00 Lehigh Valley Telephone Oct Fax Service 33.06 Payroll Account Oct Gross Wages 4,491.67 Black Hills Energy Oct-159 Therms 142.62 Storey Kenworthy 2014 W2,1099 Forms 107.12 Vfw Post 817 4X6 Iowa Flag 40.20 *** Total For Dept 84 5,776.48 *** Total For Bank 00 115,279.42 *** Grand Total *** 115,279.42
The Board of Supervisors will meet in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, and Leffler. Absent: None. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the October 28, 2014 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to cancel Board of Supervisors’ November 11, 2014 Regular Meeting due to observance of Veteran’s Holiday. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the status and position change of Theresa Leffler, from Part-time Transport Officer to Part-time Correctional Officer, at the rate of $14.43 effective October 29, 2014 per the recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Leffler abstained; otherwise vote was unanimous. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve hiring and employment of Transport Officers Laura Gurnett effective October 30, 2014 and Amber Gartin effective November 4, 2014 at the rate of $12.00 per hour per recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Manure Management Annual Update for Eslick Finisher in Section 30, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign agreement for Architect Services with Haila Architecture for Webster County Law Enforcement Center Courtroom Remodeling Project. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Public hearing was held on proposal to enter into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Private Development by and among Webster County, CJ Bio America Inc. and Cargill, Incorporated. No written or oral objections or comments were heard; therefore Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following: First Amendment to the Agreement for Private Development The County, the Developer, and the Owner previously agreed that the Developer would construct certain Minimum Improvements on certain real property located within the Webster County Regional Urban Renewal Area as defined and legally described in a Development Agreement (“Agreement”) and consisting of the construction of an industrial facility, consisting of all building, fixtures, structures, improvements, machinery, equipment, and other tangible personal property, together with all related site improvements, as outlined in the Agreement. One of the obligations of Developer relates to employment retention and/or creation. The Minimum Improvements are now constructed and the Developer’s plant is in operation. The County, developer and Owner have determined that a First Amendment to the Agreement is necessary. The Amendment proposes that instead of an upfront lump sum Economic Development Grant of $4,444,000, the County will make consecutive semi-annual payments of Economic Development Grants to Developer consisting of 80% of the Tax Increments (i.e. incremental property tax rebates) pursuant to Iowa Code Section 403.19 and generated by the construction of the Minimum Improvements, the cumulative total for all such payments not to exceed $4,444,000 plus interest, under the terms and following satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Agreement and the Amendment. A copy of the Amendment is on file for public inspection during regular business hours in the office of the County Auditor, Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa. At the above meeting, the Board shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of said County, to the proposal to enter into the Amendment with the Developer and the Owner. After all objections have been received and considered, the Board will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action the proposal or will abandon the proposal to authorize said Amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on file 12-month wage adjustment for Brad Spencer, Class C Equipment Operator, to $20.71 per hour effective November 12, 2014 per labor agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to approve County Engineer’s recommendation to purchase two tandem axle pup trailers from Hiway Truck Equipment in the amount of $97,284.00; which is the same price as approved on March 4, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve final plans for road improvement Project FM-CO94(105)—55-94 on Route P63 from Route D20 north three miles to Route D14, and authorize project to be let by Iowa Department of Transportation on February 17, 2015. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following resolution: UPDATING WEIGHT LIMIT EMBARGOES ON BRIDGES WHEREAS; the Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Code of Iowa Sections 321.236 Sub.(8), 321.255 and 321.471 to 321.473 to prohibit operation of vehicles or impose limitations as to the weight thereof on designated highways or highway structures under their jurisdiction, and WHEREAS; the Webster County Engineer has caused to be completed the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of certain Webster County bridges in accordance with the national Bridge Inspection Standards, and it has been determined that they are inadequate for two-lane roads as the allowable operating stresses. WHEREAS; the Webster County Board of Supervisors approved a list of bridges with vehicle and load limits on April 8, 2014 and said list needs to be updated due to recent bridge replacements and inspections. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that vehicle and load limits signs be erected advising of the permissible maximum weights thereof for the 50 bridges listed on attached Exhibit A. This resolution will be in effect when the signs have been erected. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November 2014.s/Clark Fletcher Webster County Board of Supervisors
Attest: s/Carol Messerly Webster County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously. Dan Clark and Warden Cornell Smith with State Department of Corrections reviewed new offender employment project request from NEW Cooperative, Inc. to employ minimum security offenders at several elevators in Webster County at their facilities Otho, Clare, Lanyon, Badger, Vincent and Duncombe. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded Campbell to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly s/Clark Fletcher Carol Messerly Clark FletcherWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
General Election CanvassNovember 10, 2014
The Board of Supervisors, acting as the canvassing board for the November 4, 2014 General Election, met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, Leffler and Singer. Absent: None. It was noted that the Special Precinct Board had reconvened at 11:00a.m. on November 10, 2014 and counted twenty-three (23) absentee ballots that were postmarked before the election and returned before the canvass; and further counted four (4) Provisional Ballots. The total ballots counted now stands at 13,224. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Dencklau to approve the following as the official canvass of the General Election held on November 4, 2014:
Board of Supervisors District #1 Board of Supervisors District #4Keith Dencklau 2412 votes Rod Halvorson 860 votesScattering 34 votes Merrill Leffler 1480 votesKeith Dencklau duly elected. Scattering 7 votes Merrill Leffler duly elected.County Treasurer County AttorneyJan Messerly 10026 votes Jennifer Benson 7297 votesScattering 115 votes Joe McCarville 5635 votesJan Messerly duly elected. Scattering 14 votes Jennifer Benson duly elected.County Recorder Soil & Water ConservationLindsay Boeckman, 6500 votes Perry Black 6929 votesShari Burke 6236 votes Michael Crouse 6838 votesScattering 11 votes Scattering 53 votesLindsay Boeckman duly elected. County Agricultural ExtensionKellie Blair 6248 votesJeremy Jon Olaf Larson, 5716 votesPeggy Lee Moody 5404 votesJane Burleson 6451 votesScattering 302 votesBadger Township Trustee Badger Township ClerkCraig Hamilton 225 votes Kit Hovey 218 votesScattering 3 votes Scattering 4 votesCraig Hamilton duly elected. Kit Hovey duly elected.
Burnside Township Trustee Burnside Township ClerkDon Sandell 122 votes Todd D Anderson 127 votesScattering 1 votes Scattering 0Don Sandell duly elected. Todd D Anderson duly elected.
Fulton Township Trustee Fulton Township TrusteeJames L Johnson 80 votes Gordon Chalstrom 78 votesScattering 0 Scattering 0James L Johnson duly elected. Gordon Chalstrom duly elected.
Gowrie Township Trustee Gowrie Township ClerkJay Anderson 59 votes Dixie Harrison 55 votesScattering 1 votes Scattering 0Jay Anderson duly elected. Dixie Harrison duly elected.
Jackson Township Trustee Jackson Township ClerkWilliam Patz 58 votes Nancy Cooper 58 votesScattering 3 votes Scattering 0William Patz duly elected. Nancy Cooper duly elected.
Johnson Township Trustee Johnson Township ClerkTom E Condon 92 votes Sarah V Black 93 votesScattering 6 votes Scattering 2 votesTom E Condon duly elected. Sarah V Black duly elected.
Lost Grove Township Trustee Lost Grove Township ClerkDonald G Nyren 94 votes Robert N Anderson, 85 votesScattering 2 votes Scattering 2 votesDonald G Nyren duly elected. Robert N Anderson duly elected.
Otho Township Trustee Otho Township ClerkLyle Heatherington, 117 votes Kay E Grady 112 votesScattering 2 votes Scattering 2Lyle Heatherington duly elected. Kay E Grady duly elected.
Pleasant Valley Township Trustee Pleasant Valley Township TrusteeMary Beth Gernhart, 174 votes Dolores Greve 170 votesScattering 1 vote Scattering 1 voteMary Beth Gernhart duly elected. Dolores Greve duly elected.
Roland Township Trustee Roland Township ClerkMarty Hanson 72 votes Michael Jorgensen, 75 votesScattering 0 Scattering 0Marty Hanson duly elected. Michael Jorgensen duly elected.
Sumner Township Trustee Sumner Township ClerkJames Ronald Behrens, 10 votes Jon Anderson 8 votesScattering 2 votes Scattering 4 votesJames Ronald Behrens duly elected. Jon Anderson duly elected.
Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly s/Clark Fletcher Carol Messerly Clark FletcherWebster County Auditor Chairman, Board of SupervisorsWebster County Claims Register Report for 11-04-2014 ACCESS SYSTEMS copier lease 82.00ALLERS ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, interior renvoations 1,481.49ALLIANT ENERGY siren 15.80ALLSCRIPTS host license maint fee 138.00ANDERSON, KYLEIGH grand jury 30.45AULT, RAY mileage 80.00AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE insurance 3,627.00BAUER TIRE & TAXIDERMY LLC NEW TIRES 689.76BENNETT CRIMMINS & SMITH legal representation 480.00BIANCHI HEATING & COOLING INC., OTHO SHED SERVICE CALL 75.69BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 21.06BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 161.07BOMGAARS SUPPLY SUPPLIES 377.47BRAND, DOUGLAS grand jury 31.35BRIGGS CORPORATION supplies 59.54CALHOUN CO. PUBLIC HEALTH, ch, mh, epsdt, t19, tobacco prevention 10,566.24CALHOUN-BURNS & ASS. INC, BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 4,693.63CANON, CORRINE mileage 80.00CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, mediation review 100.00CENTURY LINK service 818.38COLE, DR DAN medical examiner 300.00COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER inmate medical 219.60COUNTRY INN AND SUITES DECORAH, travel expenses 110.88CR SOLUTIONS LLC ANNUAL RENTAL FEE 1,000.00CROSBY, LENORE ELIZABETH election wages 105.00DANNER, DAWNIE mileage 177.90DAYTON REVIEW election notices/ballot 1,698.06DE LAGE LANDEN copier payment 675.58DEARBORN NATIONAL life insurance 568.96DECATUR COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 21.00DENCKLAU INSURANCE SERVICES, insurance 1,830.53DHS DISTRIBUTION CENTER supplies 258.45DORSEY, TOM mileage 209.92DOUGHTY AUTO INC car repairs 358.27ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING service 5,416.50EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND, 1st half payment 14,953.39EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH epsdt 400.00FETROW REPORTING INC deposition 68.40FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MANNING, principal 195,242.74FORT DODGE FORD INC oil changes 119.95FORT DODGE WATER DEPT water 157.86FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 26.20FREEMAN, SUSAN wages 1,867.38FRONTIER phone services 3,409.12GARGANO, MARK medical examiner expense 200.00GE CAPITAL copier leases 611.71GE CAPITAL copier 238.30GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP., dsl cable jack 92.00GOVCONNECTION INC equipment 78.07GOWRIE NEWS publish ballot & notices 1,698.06GRAY SANITATION garbage 44.00GREENBELT HOME CARE tobacco prevention grant 240.50GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ch, mh, epsdt. t10 3,979.38GROUP SERVICES INC safe-t fund 15,000.00HAMILTON CO. PUBLIC HEALTH, wic, ch, spdst, t19, tobacco prevention 7,844.76HAUSER, ALISON travel expenses 217.21HEPP, BLAINE contracted wages 2,527.93HERZBERG, NANCY election wages 97.50HOESEL, STEVE election wages/satellite 193.50
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH wic, mh, epsdt, t19, tobacco prevention 3,739.52IDOT SHED SUPPLIES 495.13INFO DOG SECURITY LLC shredding 98.95INSURANCE FINANCE CORP, emerg dispatch pro liab insurance 373.16INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF, CONFERENCE 350.00IOWA CHAPTER OF NENA nena conference 200.00IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICE, court house boiler inspection 160.00IOWA FALLS POLICE DEPT inmate meal 5.35ISAC conference registration 170.00J & K MARKETING, JACK BRADLEY, contracted wages 610.00JIFI PRINT INC business cards 34.20JOHNSON CONTROLS INC DAY TIME PORTER 2,600.00JOHNSON LAW FIRM legal fees 112.50JONDLE, SALLY election wages/satellite 70.95KAM LINE HIGHWAY MARKINGS PAVEMENT MARKINGS 4,119.11LENTSCH, MARY election wages/satellite 83.22LEWANDOWSKI, DANIEL school of instruction 585.26LITTLE JOES COMPUTERS hard drives 79.00MARCO INC overage copies 22.04MARCO INC equipment 332.83MARCO INC copier lease 206.14MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, 1” ROAD STONE STOCKPILE 28,761.50MCCULLOUGH, BILL election wages/satellite 138.87MCCULLOUGH, BRUCE election wages/satellite 83.25MCCULLOUGH, DIANE election wages/satellite 199.62MCGOUGH, WILLIAM grand jury 30.90MEDICAL PRODUCTS LABORATORIES, supplies 1,737.46MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES 2,696.83MENARDS - FORT DODGE supplies 1.96METAL WORKZ, OUTSIDE REPAIR - UNIT 2/HAIL 2,063.38METZGER, JAMES election wages 157.50MIDAMERICAN ENERGY sirens 5,311.83MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING, therapy 900.00MODERN MARKETING INC office supplies/post its 1,537.17MOHR, JERAMIAH grand jury 50.70MOLGAARD, GLENDA election wages 105.00NACCTFO TREASURER school of instruction dues 75.00NATION PEN CORP - DEPT 274501, office supplies 253.96OFFICE ELEMENTS office supplies 698.52O’HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC., PARTS & STOCK 6,574.07OLSON, STACI medical examiner expense 100.00OTHO, CITY OF utilities 73.26PALO ALTO COUNTY COMM HEALTH, mh, epsdt, t19 1,112.71PAYNE, KELLY rent payment 250.00PETERSON, JOE schools & conferences 377.69PETTY CASH-MENTAL HEALTH patient treatment 70.22PHILLIPS, MICHELLE M transcripts 29.50PITNEY-BOWES INC equipment rental 138.00POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ch, epsdt, t19 1,743.01POLK COUNTY SHERIFF order 17.24POSTMASTER stamps 1,213.20POWERPLAN PARTS & STOCK 811.30PRAIRIEINET computer services/internet 469.00PRINSCO INC CULVERT MATERIALS 927.64RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES INC SHED SUPPLIES/OFFICE 122.93RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE 869.77RIPPERGER, ALLISON school of instruction 71.40ROGNES BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC., RCB CULVERT REPLACEMENT 117,633.84ROSSOW, KAREN election wages/satellite 74.55SALVATORE, TOM election wages/satellite 220.77SCHMIDT, BRIAN D board meeting 42.08SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS shredding 94.50SIDWELL COMPANY, software maintenance contracts 2,041.00SIGN-UP LTD interestcion & residence signs 163.51SIRCHIE ACQUISITION CO LLC evidence tape 79.75SLP INC rent payment 50.00SMILEMAKERS INC supplies 164.34SORENSON, AMBER grand jury 43.50STAPLES ADVANTAGE office supplies 550.36STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, office supplies 459.96STORY COUNTY SHERIFF serve papers 11.20SURE PLUS MANUFACTURING CO., STOCK 130.74TARRANT COUNTY CONSTABLE advance service fees 75.00THOMPSON, RICK rent payments 50.00THORN, CAROL election wages 142.50TR COURT REPORTERS, THERESA A RITLAND. deposition 80.90TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE, medical records 40.00UTLEY, JEANETTE election wages/satellite 72.00VANVACTER, JUSTIN grand jury 32.70VERIZON WIRELESS service 2,127.32VISITING NURSES SERVICES OF IA, idph-hcci services 400.00WALMART COMMUNITY supplies 311.02WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC., GARBAGE 142.25WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE 911 circuits 620.80WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA filters & cleaner 54.37WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES 254.24WEX BANK fuel 1,659.09WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT wic, ch, mh, epsdt, interpreter, t19, 6,595.99XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT WATER 59.70
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LEHIGH CITY COUNCILREGULAR MEETING-CITY HALL-7:00PM
MONDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2014Mayor M Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Present:
Twito, Timmons, Dellachiesa, Orr & Tuel. Also present were Doug Muel-ler, Mike Harvey, Erica & Callie Steburg, Melanie Murray, Fire Chief Kirk Kelley & Joe Sutter Representative of The Fort Dodge Messenger Del-lachiesa made a motion to approve the agenda. Second by Timmons. All Ayes. M/C.
New Business: Twito made a motion to approve the Building Permit for Jack Clark for a sidewalk. Second by Orr. All Ayes. M/C. Orr made a motion to approve the Building Permit for Erica Steburg for a shed. Second by Timmons. All Ayes. M/C. Dellachiesa made a motion to approve the Building Permit for Jim/Linda Arends for a New Garage. Second by Tuel. All Ayes. M/C. Twito made a motion to approve giving the Clerk responsi-bility of collection of back utility bills. Second by Orr. All Ayes. M/C. Council discussed the Deputy Clerk hours and decided to go through the month of December and then discuss again in January 2015 meeting. Timmons made a motion to approve moving $2,650.00 from park fund FY 2014 into year 2015. Second by Twito. All Ayes. M/C. Orr made a motion to approve discussion of past due accounts to the December 2014 meeting. Second by Timmons. All Ayes. M/C. Twito made a motion for Maintenance to con-tact Tuel with any questions that they have. Second by Dellachiesa. All Ayes. M/C. Twito made the motion allowing Eckert & Wooley to take online courses to get their water/wastewater certification at the cost of $99.00 per course. Second by Tuel. All Ayes. M/C.
Unfinished Business: Council discussed the City Attorney. Orr will contact other attorneys about representation. Orr made a motion to have Dorman Construction repair the roof of the Post Office at the cost of $1,500.00 and repair of the City Hall at the cost of $950.00 if weather permits. Second by Tuel. All Ayes. M/C.
Consent Agenda: Dellachiesa made a motion to approve the Con-sent Agenda. Second by Timmons. All Ayes: M/C.
Employee Reports: City Maintenance: City now has two loads of sand for a start to
the winter cleaning of streets. Tuel made a motion to approve the $1.00 increase in wage because Eckert obtained his CDL. Maintenance will help with tree issue at Roger Smith’s to avoid an electrical outage if limb should fall.
Fire Dept: Fire Chief Kelley informed Council that the department received Jaws of Life.
City Clerk: Clerk reported that she will be attending a MIDAS meet-ing on Nov 20 and the office will be open from 8:00AM -12:00PM and the yearly budget meeting will be in Ankeny on December 4. Office will be closed that day.
Business from the Floor: Doug Mueller discussed fencing ordinance and tree trimming on private property.
Approval of Warrants: Orr made a motion to approve the warrants. Second by Timmons. All Ayes. M/C.
Adjourn: Twito moved to adjourn at 8:40PM. Second by Tuel. All Ayes. M/C.
________________________ ______________________________Mark Johnson, Mayor Wanda Ganeff, City ClerkContinued on page 10...
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Dayton Review10
EMANUEL LUTHERAN, DAYTON Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Sunday School Saturday: 9 a.m. first communion classNov. 2: 3 p.m. worship at Grandview Care Center
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC, DAYTONSaturday: 5:00 p.m. Mass Tuesdays: Mass 5:30 p.m.
McGUIRE BEND UNITED BRETHERN, RURAL DAYTONSundays: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. worship
FIRST BAPTIST, STRATFORDSundays: 9:30a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:15p.m. Junior and Senior Youth Group.Wednesdays: 6:15 p.m. AwanaThursdays: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
HARCOURT UNITED METHODIST, Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Celebrate Saturday: Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 10 a.m.- noon for children 4 yrs to 6th gradeCrafts, games, music, stories and lunch for the childrenDUNCOMBE UNITED METHODISTSundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship ServiceThursdays: 1:30 p.m. Bible Study
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Speaking the truth“Let us begin by committing ourselves to
the truth, to see it like it is and to tell it like it is, to find the truth, to speak the truth, and to live the truth. That’s what we will do.” So said Richard Nixon, as he accepted the Republican nomination for presidential office in the United States in August 1968. Six years later he left the White House in disgrace because of decep-tion and lying.
Lying seems to be quite normal in our world today. As another presidential hopeful once put it, “a lie is an abomination unto the Lord, and a very present help in trouble.” Uni-versities fudge on grades to keep special ath-letes on their teams. Hospitals shade reports to maximize government and insurance funding. Individuals alter figures on income-tax returns. It seems to be a way of life for us.
Yet we need truthfulness. If we are to live in societies, we need to count on others to care enough to be honest. In ancient Israel, a witness in court was responsible for accuracy, since the life of another person depended on it. In fact, if a witness was found to be lying, whatever punishment came to the criminal, it was also given to the witness as well.
Lying changes our very souls. We do not tell lies, but, rather, we become liars. Jesus said, several times, that what comes out of our mouths tells what is in our hearts. There is no mouthwash on the market that hides a lie.
Until next week...ask God to help us speak straight and be truthful. Let our words reflect a heart that knows right from wrong. Teach us to use words that heal - truthful words, rather an lying words that can hurt.
CITY OF LEHIGHWARRANTS APPROVED PERIOD ENDING 11/10/14
GENERAL City Hall ARAMARK Rugs 52.69Black Hills Energy Natural Gas 59.48Dayton Review Legals 546.23Ganeff, Wanda Mls/Mlg/IMFOA/Fin 101 150.85Holiday Inn Room/IMFOA Conf 185.92IA League of Cities Budget Workshop 70.00LVCTA Ofc Phone, DSL, Cable 145.41Menards Repairs/Supplies 8.99Menards Light Golden Memories 14.99Timmons, Kay Donation 100.00US Cellular Maint Cell Phone 52.93Vandi, Mike & Shar Reimb for Appliances 50.00Garbage Walters Sanitation Garbage Pick Up 2,398.25Roadway O’Reilly Auto Parts Mud Flaps Truck 25.98Cemetery Comm Lawn Care 09.15-10.15 Mowing 950.00Parks Menards Repairs/Supplies 25.93Transfer Lehigh Library Monthly Payment 1,100.00 TOTAL GENERAL 5,937.65LIBRARY Library Disbursements 2,454.50 TOTAL LIBRARY 2,454.50WATER AgSource Testing 58.50Black Hills Energy Natural Gas 40.45Hawkins Inc Chemicals 10.00Johnson, Craig Maintenance Help 300.00LVCTA Shop Phone 36.95Treas of State Sales Tax 292.66US Postal Service Bill Card Postage 27.03 TOTAL WATER 765.59PERIOD ENDING GENERAL 20,991.16FIRE 325.00ROAD USE TAX 3,458.43LOCAL OPTION TAX 5,353.96TRUST & AGENCY 3,803.15EMERGENCY 393.60WATER 5,593.61SEWER 3,633.57ELECTRIC 20,366.58MONEY MARKET 2.12LIBRARY 3948.62TOTAL REVENUE 67,869.80SEWER Brown Supply Co Manhole Risers 717.60Midland Power Electricity 26.96Midstate Plbg & Htg Rep Lift Station 5,775.00O’Reilly Auto Parts Oil Filter/Chopper 21.52 TOTAL SEWER 6,541.08FIRE Airgas North Central Rentals 49.00Zehner Safety Recharge Fire Ext 45.00 TOTAL FIRE 94.00ROAD USE TAX ArborPro Tree Serv Trimming Trees 900.00Bauer Tire Tire 250.00Ft Dodge Mach & Sply Bearing 138.82Menards Repairs/Supplies 6.56NAPA Flashers Backhoe 25.66 TOTAL RD USE TX 1,321.04ELECTRIC Arbor Pro Tree Serv Trimming Trees 900.00Dodson Trk & Trac Rep Bearing/Snowplow 88.90EMC Supplies 614.00Iowa Utilities Board 2015 Dues 172.19
Midland Power Electricity 12,996.30Treas of State Sales Tax 626.21US Postal Service Bill Card Postage 27.03 TOTAL ELECTRIC 15,424.63PAYROLL IPERS Regular 1,342.78Treasurer of State State Tax 280.00EFTPS Fed/FICA/Med 1,796.80Wellmark Group Insurance 4,182.86Net Payroll 7,235.17IA Workforce Unemployment Dearborn National Disability TOTAL PAYROLL 14,837.61 TOTAL WARRANTS 47,376.10
Public NoticeYour Right to Know!City of DaytonOrdinance 263
ORDINANCE NO. 263AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DAYTON, IOWA, 2013, BY AMENDING SECTIONS RE-GARDING OFF ROAD VEHICLES.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Dayton, Iowa:SECTION 1. Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 62 and Title 3, Chapter 3,
Section 63 are repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof:3-3-62 DEFINITIONS1. All-terrain Vehicles (ATV) means a motor vehicle designed to
travel on three or more wheels and designed primarily for off-road recre-ational use. “All-terrain vehicles” include off-road utility vehicles as defined in Iowa Code section 321l.1, but does not include farm tractors or equip-ment, forestry vehicles, or lawn and grounds maintenance equipment.
2. Roadway as defined by Iowa Code section 321l.1 means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic.
3-3-63 OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. The operation of ATV or off-road motorcycles shall comply with the following restrictions:
1. Streets. Only on such roadways as may be designated by the City Council. ATVs are to be operated upon the route only. Should a per-son reside on a roadway that is not an approved roadway for ATV use, said person may operate an ATV on the roadway for a reasonable distance, taking the most direct route to the nearest approved roadway.
The roadways designated for ATV operation are:A. 5th Street NE from 6th Avenue NE to 1st Avenue NEB. 1st Avenue NE from the alley between Main Street and 1st
Street NE to 5th Street NEC. 1st Street NE from 1st Avenue NE to 4th Avenue NED. 4th Avenue NE from 1st Street NE to North Main StreetE. 4th Avenue NW from North Main Street to 3rd Street NWF. Alley between Main Street and 1st Street NE from 1st Avenue
NE to 1st Avenue SEG. 1st Avenue SW from the west City limits to South Main StreetH. 1st Avenue SE from South Main Street to the alley between
South Main Street and 1st Street SEI. 1st Street SW from 1st Avenue SW to 3rd Avenue SWJ. 3rd Avenue SW from 1st Street SW to South Main StreetK. 4th Avenue SE from South Main Street to the east City limits2. Prohibited Operation. A person shall not operate an all-terrain
vehicle and/or off-road motorcycle under any of the following conditions:A. Shall not be operated on sidewalks, railroad right-of-way,
parks, or other public land.B. Without the operator possessing a valid driver’s license.C. At a rate of speed greater than the posted speed limit or greater
than reasonable and/or proper under existing circumstances.D. In a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to:1. Endanger any person.2. Cause injury or damage to any person or property.3. Create unnecessary skidding, sliding, squealing, or cause any
wheel or wheels to unnecessarily lose contact with the ground or roadway.
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E. Without a lighted headlamp and tail lamp.F. On public land, ice, or snow in violation of official signs prohib-
iting such operationG. In any park, wildlife area, preserve, refuge, or game manage-
ment areaH. With more persons on the vehicle that it was designed to carryI. On any riding area or trail, unless the trail is designated by
sign as open to all-terrain and off-road utility vehicle operations.3. Hours of Operation. Shall only be operated between sun rise
and sunset.4. Compliance with State Code. All operation shall comply with
Iowa Code Chapter 321l and/or 321.234A5. Identification Plate. Individuals operating upon any city roadway
in Dayton shall have affixed an identification plate to the rear of the vehicle so that the plate is clearly visible. The identification plate shall be the plate issued by the Office of the Webster County Recorder.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the 12th day of November, 2014, and ap-proved this 12th day of November, 2014.
Mayor Richard TravisATTEST: Randy Danielson, City Clerk
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One team, the Blue Team, consisted entirely of 8th grade students. Three of those students, Kate Wickwire, Xavier Nichols and Paige Gar-cia, were part of the team that went to state last year. This team lived up to high expectations and lost both of their matches by two points and 2.75 points respectively. Eva Haub received an award for Outstanding Attorney. Kate Wick-wire was nominated for Outstanding Witness. The Red and Yellow Teams consisted of combinations of 6th and 7th grade students, all new to Mock Trial. The Red Team battled hard against the team that ultimately won the entire regional competition where a total of 17 teams competed. The Yellow Team won one of their matches against an all-8th grade team. Yellow Team member Erin Zeka was nominated for Outstanding Witness; Gage Fevold was nomi-nated for Outstanding Attorney. Each participant grew in their ability to speak in public, to analyze a case and to prepare for court. They learned how to conduct them-selves in a court of law, how to address a judge and many other things related to the courtroom protocol.
All of these skills are transferrable any time these students have an opportunity to speak in public. With so many 6th and 7th grade students participating, a durable founda-tion has been laid for next year’s program.
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Storm water discharge notice The Webster County Road Department plans to submit a Notice of
Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Con-struction Activities.”
The storm water will be from highway construction activity located in Webster County on 390th Street 4100 ft west of Dakota Avenue, southwest of Gowrie.
Description of project: 90’ x 30’ Three Span Concrete Slab Bridge_ The public Land Survey location in Township __, Range __
Section(s) __.X The Public Land Survey location is from Township 86N, Range
30W, Section(s) 28 to Township 86N, Range 30W, Section(s) 33.Storm water will be discharged from 1 point sources and will be dis-
charged to the following streams: West Buttrick CreekComments may be submitted to the Webster County Engineer, Ran-
dall J. Will, PE, LS. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 703 Central Avenue.
Webster Co. Storm Water Discharge
In 2007, the Iowa Senate established a Vet-erans Affairs Committee, which has since ap-proved wide-ranging initiatives to help veter-ans, service members and their families.
In 2010, Iowa became the first state to ad-dress the Department of Defense’s top 10 qual-ity of life issues identified by USA 4 Military Families. The Iowa Veterans Council praised it as “the most successful year for veterans since the 1950s.” We’ve followed it up with more initiatives recommended by veterans’ organi-zations and service groups across the state.
Earlier this year, Iowa became one of the first All-Star Vet States, a program that high-lights opportunities and services to attract mili-tary families. Part of what earned Iowa the All-Star designation is our Home Base Iowa effort, which helps veterans find jobs, explore career paths and make a smooth transition to civilian life.
Home Base Iowa is also a hub for employ-ers and communities that want to attract mili-tary families. Companies are becoming Home Base Iowa Businesses by pledging jobs spe-cifically for veterans, and counties are offering incentives to welcome veterans to Home Base Iowa Communities.
As part of Home Base Iowa, we approved legislation this year that will encourage more veterans to make Iowa their home by:
• Cutting taxes for veterans by exempting military retirement pay from state individual income taxes. Eligible veterans have given 20 or more years of military service to our coun-try, and must be at least 55 or disabled.
• Providing veterans, their spouses and de-pendents in-state tuition at Iowa’s colleges and universities.
• Encouraging our colleges and universities to give credit to veterans for military educa-tion, training and experience.
• Allowing relevant military training and
experience to help veterans qualify for profes-sional licensure.
• Encouraging private companies to follow the public sector’s lead by allowing a prefer-ence in hiring and promoting veterans.
• Eliminating the initial fee charged for spe-cial license plates associated with military ser-vice.
• Expanding eligibility for the Military Homeownership Assistance Program, which provides grants to veterans and service mem-bers purchasing a house in Iowa.
For more information on Home Base Iowa and how it’s making our state home to more vet-erans and their families, go to www.HomeBa-seIowa.org.
Learn more about all state and federal ben-efits for veterans at https://va.iowa.gov/benefits.
We want veterrans to make Iowa their home
so, I would sure like to know what they found, if anything unusual.
That house stayed pretty much the same during the time Aunt Boo and Uncle Pearl lived there, the dining room having wainscoting walls on the bottom, wall paper on top and linoleum floors. As in most farm houses of the time, living rooms were closed off in winter unless you had a lot of special company. Just too hard to heat with those coal/wood burning stoves.
We can’t go home again but even now I can close my eyes and see my aunts, uncles, cousins; traipsing in at Thanksgiving time when it was my Aunt’s turn to be the “hostess”. The goodies they brought were put in their proper holding places ‘til dinner and coats piled on the bed. It’s great moments like those that stay with us. We are always thankful for the good memo-ries. Now recall some of your own.
