A Publication of the Epworth Community Historical Society Volume 3, Issue 2 May, 2018 The Voice of Progress Inside This Issue Everybody Has a Story 1 News Around Town 4 Dubuque Co. Library 6 City News 8 Mayor’s Message 9 Business Highlights 10 Minister’s Musings 13 Everybody in Epworth has a story, but as this story started falling together, I discovered every building in Epworth also has a story. I interviewed Sheila and Jim Dougherty on the topic of the Callahan log cabin. Both insisted that there wasn’t much to tell but as Jim started remembering things so did Sheila. Sheila’s parents Connor and Min Callahan purchased the property on the corner of Fiſth Avenue and Old Highway 20 from Anna Hanger. (Note: Name could not be verified.) e property contained a house and a small log cabin-looking shed on the northwest corner of the lot. Around 1947, Connor hired Dick and Tom Hamilton to run a small cafe out of the cabin, and it soon became known to the locals as the “Log Cabin Drive-In”. Dick Hamilton said, “It was called a drive-in by most of the Epworth citizens, but you could never just drive-up, order, and drive away.” e cabin contained a kitchen and a bar with four or five bar stools. Customers could order and sit inside to eat, or Sheila remembered taking food out to those who sat outside at picnic tables. Dick thought the drive-in was only open during the summer, and the hours were from 2 or 3 o’clock until around 11 PM. Verna McDermott and Mary Lou Kramer remember it as the place where the high schoolers hung out. ere was a basketball hoop for basketball games, and sometimes the boys would have to stop their baseball game on the highway to let a car or two pass. Verna’s memories include playing “Run, Sheep, Run.” Judy Berger stated, “e drive-in was a big thing for Epworth. Old Highway 20 was the main link between Dubuque and the small country towns west of Dubuque, so there was a fair amount of traffic passing by the log cabin.” Judy and Verna both mentioned that the drive-in had the best malts and the best hamburgers around. Kind-hearted Connor Everybody in Epworth Has a Story Log Cabin Drive-In Was a Big Thing by Dianne McDermott continued on page 3 Monday, May 28th 11 AM to 1:30 PM Fellowship Hall of Epworth United Methodist Church Adults: $10.00 6-12: $ 3.00 5 & under: Free Highview Cemetary Memorial Day Meal - annual -
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A Publication of the Epworth Community Historical Society
Volume 3, Issue 2 May, 2018
The Voice of Progress
Inside This IssueEverybody Has a Story 1
News Around Town 4
Dubuque Co. Library 6
City News 8
Mayor’s Message 9
Business Highlights 10
Minister’s Musings 13
Everybody in Epworth has a story, but as this story started falling together, I discovered every building in Epworth also has a story. I interviewed Sheila and Jim Dougherty on the topic of the Callahan log cabin. Both insisted that there wasn’t much to tell but as Jim started remembering things so did Sheila. Sheila’s parents Connor and Min Callahan purchased the property on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Old Highway 20 from Anna Hanger. (Note: Name could not be verified.) The property contained a house and a small log cabin-looking shed on the northwest corner of the lot.
Around 1947, Connor hired Dick and Tom Hamilton to run a small cafe out of the cabin, and it soon became known to the locals as the “Log Cabin Drive-In”. Dick Hamilton said, “It was called a drive-in by most of the Epworth citizens, but you could never just drive-up, order, and drive away.” The cabin contained a kitchen and a bar with four or five bar stools. Customers could order and sit inside to eat, or Sheila remembered taking food out to those who sat outside at picnic tables. Dick thought the drive-in was only open during the summer, and the hours were from 2 or 3 o’clock until around 11 PM.
Verna McDermott and Mary Lou Kramer remember it as the place where the high schoolers hung out. There was a basketball hoop for basketball games, and sometimes the boys would have to stop their baseball game on the highway to let a car or two pass. Verna’s memories include playing “Run, Sheep, Run.”
Judy Berger stated, “The drive-in was a big thing for Epworth. Old Highway 20 was the main link between Dubuque and the small country towns west of Dubuque, so there was a fair amount of traffic passing by the log cabin.” Judy and Verna both mentioned that the drive-in had the best malts and the best hamburgers around. Kind-hearted Connor
Everybody in Epworth Has a StoryLog Cabin Drive-In Was a Big Thingby Dianne McDermott
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Monday, May 28th
11 AM to 1:30 PM
Fellowship Hall of Epworth United
Methodist Church
Adults: $10.00
6-12: $ 3.00
5 & under: Free
Highview Cemetary
Memorial Day Meal
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Epworth Community Historical SocietyPO Box 434, Epworth, Iowa 52045-0434The Voice of Progress is a quarterly publication. Issues are published in February, May, August, and November. Stories, letters, and articles of interest are always welcome. The Voice of Progress may edit for space and clarity and reserves the right not to print an article for any reason. All submitted articles and columns reflect the views and opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Voice of Progress. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Neither the publisher nor the advertisers will be held liable for errors.
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2017-2018 WD Winter Sports - Epworth Students No matter what team sport you participate in, and no matter what position you play, you represent the city of Epworth in your school. Whether you were a participant, came in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, a stats keeper or a spectator, we know you put a lot of effort into practice and the sport. Thanks for taking the time to develop your skills and do your best!
would often make a half of a malt if a customer only had a nickel instead of a dime to cover the cost of a full malt.
After Dick and Tom graduated, the log cabin was used for storage, and one summer a family lived in it until they purchased a house. In 1951, the Callahan children again reopened the cabin and took over cooking and serving. Tony, Patsy, and Mick ran the log cabin drive-in for several years from 1951-53, and then Sheila joined them and kept it going until she graduated in 1956. Sheila still has the menu placard hanging on the wall of her basement. According to it, a customer would have been able to buy a jumbo hamburger, a Huberty pop, and a Smoozie bar for 40 cents.
One of the Callahan girls, Patsy, met her future husband, Bart French, at the log cabin. He was a highway patrolman, who seemed to be sweet on both the log cabin malts and Patsy. Other local couples, such as Clarence and Elenor Urbain, Rusty and Jean Scott, and Judy and Ike Berger were also reported to have spent some of their spooning time there.
And so since 1900, the little log cabin has stood on the corner of the lot now owned by Peter Kennedy, while quietly watching the many changes that have happened in the town of Epworth since its heyday as a teen’s hangout.
News Around TownTown & Country Profit Supports VOP Jack Silker, Rod Berger and Rachel and Roger Weber, representatives of the Town & Country Committee, recently gathered to present Betty Mausser, (center), Voice of Progress treasurer, with a $700 check. The money is part of the proceeds from the 2017 Town & Country Days and will help with Voice of Progress printing costs. The City has also forwarded $1300 towards this cost.
Epworth Author Has Book Signing Event Epworth author, Anton Jacobs, will be having a book signing beginning at 1:30 PM and a reading from his book, My Country, My Faith and Me, at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 12th at River Lights Bookstore in downtown Dubuque, 1098 Main Street. Refreshments will be provided free. Mr. Jacobs is the chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at Divine Word College. He and his wife, Jean, have lived in Epworth for three years.
DWC Needs Summer Volunteers Divine Word College offers a summer semester for its international students who are learning English as a second language. The ESL staff is in need of additional community volunteers willing to help students learn English. Volunteer tutors help students with pronunciation, vocabulary, and general conversations, as well as reviewing writing assignments or oral presentations.
An orientation session is scheduled for Monday, June 4th at 3 PM. All volunteers are asked for some basic background information that will help in assigning students.
If you can give an hour or more each week during the 2018 summer semester (early June until mid-July), please contact Dr. Seo Hyun Park ([email protected]).
A Lot to “Like” about DWC’s Facebook Page
Stay up to date on happenings at Divine Word College by following it on Facebook. You can see photos of events, video streams of special liturgical celebrations and even have a chance to wish your favorite SVD a “Happy Birthday.”
To get connected, just log in to your Facebook account, search for Divine Word College Seminary—Epworth, Iowa. Click “Like” below the large cover image. Also click on “Following” and choose “See First,” so you will see every post!
Be Sure to Vote Vote on June 5th in the Iowa Primaries. Remember to have your voice heard. Watch the papers, mail brochures, and lawn signs for information on local candidates who are running. There are several area contested races! BE AN INFORMED VOTER!
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Town & Country Planning Continues The 2018 Epworth Town & Country Committee kicked off the year with their first meeting on January 22nd at Weber’s Bar & Grill. They welcomed new committee members Lynn and Tyler Hoerner, Shelby McDermott, Andy Kramer, Nick and Carrie Elsinger, and Bernie Riniker.
Dates: August 3rd and August 4th, 2018
Betterment projects suggestions: 1. Ballpark (Re-structure mound) 3. Garden Gateway–Re-plant Flowers/Landscaping 2. East Park Benches 4. Splash Pad
Grand Marshalls Town: Tom and Brenda Wickham Country: John and Lois Smith
Parade theme: The 90’s
Music: Friday night: Melanie Devaney 5:00-7:00 PM and the Mississippi Band starting at 7 PM Saturday afternoon in the park: Mark Zalaznik Saturday evening street dance: “The Flying Buffalo’s” from Nashville and “The Cody Hicks Band” from Marshalltown, IA. They are both country bands. The bands will alternate like they have in previous years.
Games for the Park Bean Bag tournament Train Ride Tug A War Minnow Races Slip-n-Slide Tractor Pull
Bike Raffle: Committee is looking for bike donations. We are aiming to have 10 bikes to give away.
Tractor Show: New this year following the parade on Main Street. There will be a small entry fee, different classes, and prizes.
Youth BBQ: New this year as well….Shane H is working on the details.
Next meeting is Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 PM at Weber’s Bar & Grill
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Greetings from the library! Our Juvenile Fiction shelf is bursting at the seams! There are a number of additions to existing series and familiar characters. Geronimo Stilton has a new edition--The Colusseum Ghost. There are two new James Patterson books for young readers in his House of Robots series. (However, does he write all those books?) Also there are a plethora of other books for young people – mysteries, fantasies, and a new book by a very old author! There is a new Mark Twain story on the Juvenile Fiction shelf! Yes, Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens, who died in 1910 when Halley’s comet flew across the sky, but he left a story… well, he told the story to his young daughters, who later wrote notes about it. Those notes have been assembled and fleshed out by Philip Stead with illustrations by Erin Stead. The name of the book is The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine. Do come and check it out – literally! ~ Julie Eggleston
MaySaturday, May 5th, 10:00-11:00 AM Lego Explorers! (Ages 4 and up) Theme: “Circus Mystery”Come armed with your most creative ideas for our monthly Lego experience. We provide the Legos, the theme, and a story with building challenges for you to complete; you do the rest. Duplo blocks available for the younger age.
Monday, May 7th, 5:15–5:45 PM Story Time (Ages–Preschool, but the whole family is welcome) Enjoy stories, fun early literacy activities, and projects. Come see what is BLOOMING at the Library! For additional dates, check the web page or call 876-3388.
Saturday, May 12th, 8:00-9:00 AM Mat Yoga (Young adults and older) A gentle moving yoga class. Participants should be able to get up and down off the floor. Bring a mat if you have one; we do have a couple of extra mats available.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 3:45-4:45 PM Random Fandom! (3rd—6th grade) Fandom: a group of fans devoted to a book, movie, game, etc. Each month we’ll have crafts, snacks, and discussion around a popular fandom. May’s fandom is Star Wars. Fans unite!
JuneSaturday, June 2nd, 10:00-Noon Kick-Off to Summer! ALL ARE WELCOMEThis special event will be held at the Farley/Drexler Branch Our theme, “Libraries Rock!”, offers many unique opportunities for all ages to participate. You can register online for our Read@Home program that will run June 2nd—August 11th.For more information about our special summer programs and events, please visit our web page www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us or stop in at one of our five branches: Asbury, Epworth, Farley/Drexler, Holy Cross, and Peosta/NICC for specific details.
Story Time (Ages 2—Preschool, but the whole family is welcome)Days and times to be announced. Check webpage or call 876-3388.
Saturday, June 9th, 8:00-9:00 AM Mat Yoga (Young adults and older) See May 12th entry for additional information.
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Saturday, June 9th, 1:00-3:00 PM Interactive Movies (All ages) Follow along with favorite movies and interact with the story. Everyone will be given packets at the beginning of the movie with instructions on when to do actions that go along with the movie. Different movies will be shown at other branches. See our website for all movie titles, locations, and times.
Wednesday, June 13th, 11:00-11:45 AM Global Soundscapes presented by Science Center of Iowa (All ages) Come find the answers to these questions: What do vibrations look like in slow motion? How do animals use sound to survive? What do sounds tell us about the health of our planet? Friday, June 15th, 1:00-2:00 PM Live Animal Adventure presented by Dubuque County Conservation Board (All ages) Adventures abound in the outdoors. Come meet some local animals who will help to teach the importance of “teamwork” in the environment. Hear the sounds of nature and learn a few calls of the wild.
Monday, June 25th, 1:00-2:30 PM Outdoor Water Games (2nd grade and up) Back-up Rain Date: Monday, July 2nd, 1:00–2:30 PM Grab a towel and join us for water balloon tag, bucket relay races, and more. You’ll get wet; we promise!
JulyStory Time (Ages 2–Preschool, but the whole family is welcome.) Days and times to be announced. Check webpage or call 876-3388. Monday, July 2nd, 10:00-11:00 AM Homemade Instruments (Kindergarten and up) Make your own maracas, drums, and other musical instruments.
Monday, July 9th and Thursday, July 12th, 10:00 AM–Noon Bloxels Gamer Camps (2nd grade and up) Design your very own video game with Bloxels. Create characters, rooms, and stories for your game, then play it with your friends online. If you have a Smartphone or iPad, please bring it along. Attendance both days is not required.
Saturday, July 14th, 8:00-9:00 AM Mat Yoga (Young adults and older) See May 12th entry for additional information.
Thursday, July 19th, 3:00-4:00 PM Water Rocks! (3rd—5th grade) Presented by Dubuque Metro Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)Come and participate in activities to learn the impact of urban and agricultural uses of land on water quality and the connections between our soil and water.
Monday, July 30th, 10:00-11:00 AM Library Rocks Painting (All ages) Make your own pet rock! Paint a rock to take home to keep.
Tuesday, July 31st, 4:00-4:30 PM The Bridge to Terebithia (All ages welcome) The Road Less Travelled Theater Company will present a special preview of their upcoming musical The Bridge to Terebithia. Question and answer with the actors to follow.
AugustSaturday, August 11th, 1:00-3:00 PM Summer Reading End Party for EVERYONE at Cloie Creek Park Wrap up a great summer of reading by joining us at Cloie Creek Park in Asbury. Bring a swimsuit and towel, if you want to play in the splash pad, and enjoy some ice cream.
For additional information on all our events and activities visit our web page at www.dubcolib.lib.us.ia
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Passports City Hall accepts passport applications on behalf of the US Department of State. US citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports during office hours. Contact us at 876-3320 or email [email protected] for more information. You will need a certified birth certificate, a driver license photo ID, and passport photos.
CalendarAnnual Firemen’s Dance~ Friday, May 25th~Food and refreshments at 5:30 PM; band starts at 7 PM. Support your volunteer ambulance service by purchasing tickets or making a donation.
Epworth Fire Department~ Annual Picnic Fundraiser ~ July 13th ~ Fun begins at 6 PM at the Fire Station with entertainment, bingo, silent auction, food, and beverages.
Capital Campaign for Lighting along Jacoby Walkway Donations of all sizes appreciated. A donation or memorial of $500 and above will be recognized with a plaque on the light pole.
Yard Waste Disposal Curbside pickup is available with the purchase of a $2.00 yellow tag sold at City Hall.
Open Burning is allowed April 1st to May 15th. Phone dispatch (583-1711) to report your controlled burning.
Garbage and Recycling Service Glass can be recycled at the present time. Electronics will be recycled, but laptops, monitors, and TV’s require a $10 disposal tag purchased at City Hall. Appliance tags are required for disposal and are sold only at City Hall ($10). Large items and extra bags can be disposed of with garbage tags—a $1.00 tag for each 40 pounds— can be purchased at City Hall or Quik ‘N Handi. Remember to use a lid on your recycling container on those windy days! Needles should be placed in screw-top plastic containers and clearly marked with “caution” on the container.
Water Utility Bills Enroll in Automatic Bill Pay to simplify your payment process. Call City Hall at 876-3320. If you use your own online bill payment service, it may take 7-10 days for us to receive your payment so plan to initiate your payment early. *Be mindful of plantings that will interfere with reading the exterior touchpad of your water meter.
Consumer Confidence Water Report 2017 is available at City Hall and on the City website www.epworthiowa.org.
Property Tax Abatement Incentive is offered by the City for eligible new home construction and commercial improvements. Commercial projects require approval of the Architectural Review Committee to qualify. All qualifying property must apply for the incentive by the next February 1st. Contact City Hall for details.
Tree Program Offering select trees for a cost of $50.00 each. Limited funds available. For details and restrictions, phone City Hall 876-3320.
The Phil Silker Pavilion at Tower Park is available for your next gathering. Bookings are taken at City Hall.
Epworth Co-ed Soccer Teams compete in the Dyersville League. Girls and boys grades K-8 are asked to sign-up by mid-June and 9th through 12th grades (Senior soccer) are asked to sign-up by the end of May. Also seeking volunteer coaches. Practices are held in Epworth in the evenings during the week. Games begin August 18th through October 6th, on Saturdays in Dyersville. Senior soccer will be July 7th through August 12th. Soccer application forms can be found at www.epworthiowa.org. Entry fee is $45. The form and fee should be returned to City Hall and may be left in the drop receptacle.
City NewsVisit our website at www.epworthiowa.org for additional information and updates
May, 2018
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Tips for a Safe and Fun Summer!
With outdoor activities in full swing, please keep the following items in mind: ATVs and Golf Carts are subject to restrictions on City streets and are to keep off the truck route.
Trees are required to be kept trimmed at least eight (8) foot high along sidewalks and fifteen (15) feet high over streets. The property owner is responsible for the trees on his or her property.
Recreational Fires can add to summer fun when done safely. City ordinance requires recreation fires to be surrounded by an above-ground non-combustible material and be smaller than 4’x4’ in area with flames no higher than 4’. Fires must be attended at all times or completely extinguished if unattended. Firewood or clean, untreated lumber are the only permissible items for burning.
Vehicles may be stored outdoors in the owner’s yard if they are currently licensed and operable. Inoperable vehicles, car parts, and machinery must be stored inside.
Street Parking Vehicles may be parked on city streets for a period of 48 hours. Commercial vehicles while directly engaged in activities for which such vehicles are necessary can be parked for the duration. Trailers, boats, campers, and equipment may not be parked on streets.
Grass Blown in Streets is a littering violation and subject to a $100 fine.
Message from the MayorSandy Gassman
Thank you to the group who brought the Easter Bunny to Epworth. Weather forced them to postpone the Easter Egg Hunt and have a Meet-and-Greet on the Saturday before Easter. This group works very hard to get things ready, and we appreciate their efforts to welcome the Easter Bunny to entertain the youngsters.
I would also like to thank Matt Gibbs and Brett Featherston for their work with the City. Both have decided to move on to other jobs. We are grateful for their dedication to Epworth and wish them well in their new endeavors. We are interviewing at this time and hope to have a replacement soon. If you see new faces, be sure to welcome them. Steve Zalaznik will help on an as-needed basis, and Mike Klein and Alan Kramer will be seasonal workers primarily for mowing.
As the weather improves, the game courts will be painted, nets put in place, and the other basketball net installed. I’ve already seen people shooting baskets and look forward to seeing tennis and pickleball players using the area soon. A drinking fountain near East Park along the walking trail, and a concrete ping pong table near the pavilion will be installed in the near future.
There will be pavement work on Bobcat Road (the extension of Fifth Avenue on the south side of Highway 20) beginning soon. Fifth Avenue is in the plans to be reconstructed in a few years.
Plaques indicating the donors for lights along Jacoby Walkway will be ordered soon. The City is still taking donations for the lights. For $500, you can have a plaque placed on a pole.
A reminder that Midwest Organic is no longer taking yard waste. The City offers curbside pickup with a $2.00 tag available at City Hall. Open burning of yard waste is allowed during daylight hours April 1st to May 15th. The burn site must be attended and reported to County non-emergency dispatch at 583-1711.
The Epworth Police Department would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during the three declared snow emergencies this past winter. Snow emergencies are new to the city of Epworth and the citizens did a great job of getting their vehicles off the streets and alleys to allow snowplow drivers to clear the snow.
With spring around the corner, so begins yard work. The city allows open burning during daylight hours starting April 1st and running through May 15th. The burn site must be attended and reported to Dubuque County Dispatch at 563-583-1711.
Please keep the city ordinances in mind when operating your ATV/UTV and golf carts on city streets. ATVs/UTVs and golf carts shall not be operated upon a city street that is a primary road extension through the city but shall be allowed to cross a city street, which is a primary road extension through the city. Primary road extensions are defined as the truck route and shall include Center Avenue, Bierman Road, Jacoby Drive, 5th Ave. SW, Main Street, 2nd St. NW, and 1st Ave. NE.
All-terrain Vehicles The operation of an all-terrain (ATV/UTV) is governed by Iowa Code section 321.234A and 321I. An all-terrain vehicle may be operated within the city limits in compliance with the following: A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a city street shall have a valid driver’s license, proof of financial responsibility, registered with the county, and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of twenty-five miles per hour or less.
Golf Carts Reference Iowa Code 321.247 Golf carts may be operated on city streets by persons possessing a valid driver’s license and having proof of financial liability. The golf carts shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign and a bicycle safety flag and operate on the streets only from sunrise to sunset. Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes. Golf carts are not subject to the registration provisions of the Iowa Code.
The warmer weather brings out walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and motorcycles. Please keep this in mind when driving. With a little extra effort, we can make the summer of 2018 a fun and safe time for everyone.
Business HighlightsSchipper Family ChiropracticKyle Schipper opened his first chiropractic office in Epworth in 2008 on the bottom floor of the Quik ‘N Handi building. He has been in his present location at 210 Bierman Road since 2011.
Treating all ages, Kyle uses manual manipulations to improve a person’s mobility and properly align the spine. On occasion, he may suggest some exercises that could strengthen (or loosen) muscles. He also uses electro-muscular stimulation when indicated.
Kyle can also complete sports physicals and DOT physicals. Just call for an appointment! Kyle does what he can to see you the same day. Appointments can be made by calling 563-876-3777.
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Epworth Fire DepartmentChief Thomas I. Berger, Epworth Fire
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The Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen, Inc. is preparing for a busy couple of months as we start our fundraising season. The members of the department conduct two fundraisers annually in order to support our volunteer fire department. The annual dance will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the fire station. Kevin Frommelt and the band “Road Kill” will once again be providing the entertainment for the evening. We will start with a happy hour, food, and refreshments at 5:30 PM and the band will start at 7:00 PM. Memorial Day weekend is a busy one, and we hope that you will spend some time with us on Friday evening, relaxing, enjoying friends, and supporting your volunteer ambulance service. The dance has been very successful over the recent years, mainly due to the overwhelming support of our mail campaign. We thank you for your support of this dance, and we hope you will welcome back Kevin Frommelt and the “Road Kill” band.
The 70th annual firemen’s picnic will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the fire station. This fundraiser supplements the fire department operations. Proceeds are mainly used for equipment upgrades and to supplement our training budget. The main event of the picnic has become the silent auction. The community support through donated items and the generous bidders in attendance are truly appreciated. Your support of these fundraising events is critical to our operations. There are many worthy benefits held each weekend, and we understand we are competing for limited money from donors. Thank you for your support, attendance, donations of auction items, or helping us out in a stand. Your support is greatly appreciated.
I would like to publicly thank our volunteer members for their dedication and commitment to making sure each call for service is answered promptly. The members are to be commended for giving freely of their time and talents to help people in our community. Our members do not receive any compensation for responding to calls.
We hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful spring and summer season. Please check out our website at www.epworthiowafire.org for updates and information about the department. If you are interested in becoming a member of the department, please consider talking to a current member to gain some insight and information on the department. Your donations to our upcoming silent auction are needed, and I thank you in advance for considering a donation. We look forward to seeing everyone at our dance and picnic, and we thank you for your continued support.
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Did you Know? There are TWO libraries in Epworth!By Daniel Williams, Divine Word College
In addition to the Epworth Branch of the Dubuque County Library, there is the Matthew Jacoby Library at Divine Word College. Both libraries are available for your use! As a student assistant in the library back in the late 1970’s, I can remember Fr. Jacoby allowing everyone in our area access to library resources. The tradition continues!
Over the years, there have been quite a few changes in the library, but we still welcome library users from the surrounding community. The biggest change is that, with the new online catalog system and the addition of a self-checkout station, everyone needs a library card to borrow materials. Getting a library card is easy. If you’re sixteen or over, just bring your ID (driver’s license, etc.), see the librarian, answer a few simple questions, and a new card will be printed for you on the spot. Library items may be borrowed for a period of 14 days and usually may be renewed for an additional 14 days if desired. The Matthew Jacoby Library currently has a collection of over 70,000 items including books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. The library is available to the general public Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Please register at the front entrance of the school when visiting the library. So if you want to find a book to help you with your studies, are looking for some pleasure reading, or just want to find a good movie to watch this evening, feel free to drop in and get a library card for the Matthew Jacoby Library.
Did I mention? There is no charge for the library card.
Fr. Matthew Jacoby, SVD Daniel Williams
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Minister’s MusingsEpworth United Methodist Church Pastor Stephanie Schlimm 563.581.5512 cell 563.876.3193 office [email protected] www.eumc-ia.org
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Usually, when I write this article preparing for the summer issue of the Voice of Progress, I am basking in the beauty of daffodils and comfort of spring warmth. This year, winter is lasting far too long for my taste. I was chatting with someone earlier today, and I was bemoaning the weather (it snowed this morning, April 9th). She said, “I’m grateful that it was just a dusting, and I didn’t have to shovel.” Whether she meant to or not, she communicated an important message to me: Focus on the gifts of today, not the inconveniences.
Seasons of our lives don’t always go the way we expect. Sometimes we get stuck in a winter that lasts longer than we ever would have wanted. When I was growing up in South Texas, summer was the season that would never end. The dog days of 100+ degree temps lasted for months. Seasons don’t always go the way we want, but we can make the best out of them.
Soon enough, the weather will match up with the month, and we’ll enjoy those warm summer nights on the porch. We will have plenty of moments to enjoy the seasons. For now, whatever your circumstances, find a way be glad a little every day. There is always a reason to.
“Be glad in the Lord always! Again I say, be glad! Let your gentleness show in your treatment of all people. The Lord is near. Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7
Peace,
St. Elizabeth Pastorate Mass Times
Saturday St. Joseph, Farley 4:00 PM St. John, Peosta 5:30 PM
Epworth Community Food PantryThe Epworth Community Food Pantry will be open the third Tuesday of every month from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, while always available seven days a week for confidential assistance to those who need it. The new location is in the St. Elizabeth Pastorate Faith Formation building, next to the pastorate offices. Please call any of the following for assistance June 876-5562 Patty 876-3890 Karen 876-3005
Community MealDelicious and NutritiousServing Fridays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMDeliveries Available 563-876-3193Epworth United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Bread of Life Bakery items Monday evenings 5:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday mornings 8:30 - 9:30 AMEpworth United Methodist Fellowship HallDonations Accepted
Have you been to Music and a Meal yet?Come join the fun! Cook, Serve, Deliver & DineEnjoy Emil Weber’s keyboard music.
