Nov.

11, 2015

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

Donald Trump visits

POET near Gowrie
Thursday, Nov. 12

VOL. 125 NO. 45

Donald Trump, who has led the GOP presidential polls in the nation for most of the past 3-4 months,
will be visiting the POET Biorefining near Gowrie on
Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 5:30 pm.

Mr. Trump will meet with the POET leadership
team and the co-chairs of American Renewable Fuels in
Gowrie; and then he will attend a rally at Iowa Central
Community College in Fort Dodge.

Donald Trump appeared as the guest host of Saturday Night Live this past weekend. He has been the
most quoted politician this fall season.

The Community Pantry,

Gowrie, distribution
Nov. 19 and Nov. 21

Vote retires, 47 Years

on the Farnhamville
Fire Department

volunteers support,
community contributions...

The Community Pantry The Pantry envisions
a community in which every individual has access to
sufficient food and other items necessary for daily living.

The Pantry will respond to changing needs of
the community as necessary to achieve this vision. They
are committed to providing all services in a confidential,
respectful, non judgmental, and welcoming manner.

Services are available to anyone in the Southeast Valley/Prairie Valley School district who could use
a little help with their grocery bill. If you would like to receive services, please contact the Gowrie Public Library
at 515-352-3315 or simply come to The Pantry located
in the Gowrie Civic/ Community Center. A volunteer will

Community Pantry continued on page 8...

Legion Auxiliary donates $1000

to Gowrie Fire Department
Berna Tucker, President of Legion Auxiliary, presents a $1000.00 check to Greg Benson, Gowrie Fire chief.

Bill Vote served on the Farnhamville Fire Department

for 47 years. Bill would like recognize the Farnhamville Fire
Dept. for having a retirement party in the Farnhamville
park. "Great bunch of guys" commented Bill Vote.

Mary Ann Young full-time clerical

staff member for Gowrie News
Good customer service is major goal. . .

Mary Ann Young, Gowrie, is a full-time clerical staff member for both the Gowrie News and Dayton
Review. Most of her time will be spent in Gowrie.

The newspapers are in a transitional process as
we have moved from two part-time clerical people to one
full-time person. Customer service and assistance will be
the major point of emphasis.

Mary Ann will start her day at 8 a.m. and work
through 4 p.m. She will be in Gowrie a full day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and part time on Thursday.

Ms. Young started preparation in late July at the
Gowrie office and took a pre-planned family vacation in
early August. She worked part-time from mid-August to
about the third week of September. She was promoted to
full-time status the fourth week of September.
Her background

Mary Ann and her two children reside with her
sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Ralph Clark at their
home adjacent to the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course.

All six moved from Pennsylvania more than a
year ago. Ralph is a Process Control Engineer at Georgia
Pacific in Fort Dodge and Kathy is a stay at home mom
who home-schools her son Dallas, 12, who also attends
Alpha Omega Academy on-line.

Mary Ann was a Commercial Loan Processor
for Northwest Savings Bank in Pennsylvania for many
years. In her spare time she enjoys reading, crocheting,
and spending time with family.

Her daughter Shannon, 23, is a senior with Bethel University and is completing her Bachelors Degree in
criminal justice. Amber, 19, will begin college and hopes

to eventually become a Forensic Sketch Artist.

We all like the Gowrie area and couldnt imagine living elsewhere, said Mary Ann with conviction.
We are all originally from Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
Good customer service
is a primary goal. . .

Mary Ann Young is mostly working at the

Visit www.daytongowrienews.com for your local news...

Mary Ann Young continued on page 11...

Mary Ann Young

Nov. 4, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Card of Thanks!
I would like to thank the Gowrie Ambulance crew for the meals you provided during my recovery
from hip surgery. Special thanks to Mary Egger for a meal
and support. Thanks to Gowrie Chiropractic Staff, Jennifer
Thurston, Denise Sebring, Terri Towne, and Marsha Anderson for all of their help , too. Thanks for all the prayers from
Zion Lutheran Church and Pastor Davis. Thanks to the community for the cards, prayers, words of concern
and encouragement before and after surgery. I
am very grateful to all of you.

Area farmer called 911...

An area farmer called 911 Saturday evening.
"It happened again. Two years ago I nearly died in an
anhydrous accident, and tonight my tractor blew up while
I was inside it. I had to jump blindly through the flames
to get out and nearly knocked myself out after hitting the
ground. Thank goodness no one was hurt," commented
Dean Vinchattle.

This is just another reminder how dangerous
farming can be but due to the quick response time of the
Gowrie Fire Department the fire was contained to just the
tractor. Photo's courtesy of Dean Vinchattle.

~ Julie Petersen

Security Savings Bank

hosting Angel Trees
for Christmas
Nov. 12 through Dec. 11. . .

Its that time of year again, the Angel Trees are

being displayed at all the Security Savings Bank branches.The Southeast Valley schools will be partnering with
area businesses and churches to help students and families
in this district have a happy holiday season.

Citizens in the community who would like to participate in making a childs Christmas very special may
begin picking up angels at theSecurity Savings Banks
in Dayton, Lehigh, Harcourt, Boxholm, Gowrie and Farnhamville. The angels are expected to arrive Thursday,
Nov. 12. The necessary information about a child will be
located on those angels for you to purchase gifts.

We ask that you return the unwrapped gifts
for that child (angel) no later than Friday, Dec. 11. We
ask that you return those gifts back to the bank where you
picked up the angel.

Monetary donations would also be welcome to
go towards food vouchers or gifts. These donations can
be given at the local banks or the Southeast Valley High
School in Gowrie.

We would like to thank you in advance for your
participation in a project that makes our communities a
great place to live, as well as your role in emphasizing
good character in our community.

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Gowrie swimming pool problems;

zoning matters reviewed by council
City Council meeting. . .
The Gowrie Swimming Pool was scheduled to have a leak detection test on Thursday, October
22. If leaks are discovered, and if the cement needs to
be replaced, the cost of repairs is estimated at around
$100,000. ACCO, a pool company out of Des Moines
and not connected with the builder of the pool, has been

Gowrie Public library

annual book and bake
sale, Saturday, Nov. 14...

The Gowrie Public library is having their annual
book and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m., at the Gowrie Community Center.

Come pick up some delicious baked goods and
books at a great price. Please come out and support the
library.

commissioned to complete this work.

Gundman Hicks, the builders of the Gowrie
Swimming Pool, have presented a request for payment
from the city in the amount of $342.00 However, the
city of Gowrie does not wish to pay this because the request for soil testing was initiated by Gundman Hicks,
and should therefore be their responsibility.

Gundman Hicks asserts that this assessment provided a measurement of soil compaction, something critical in the prevention of cracks in the pool base. Gowrie
city council members report they have never received this
report. Additionally, it was noted by Chuck Angstrom,
that the pool basin had cracks around the drain and Gundman Hicks did not properly caulk these cracks.
Electric rate hike
In other news from Gowrie Municipal Utilities,
the base rate for electricity will increase by one half of a
cent this year. The fuel charge will remain unchanged.
It was approved that the Gowrie Library Board
will reduce its number of board members from seven to
five.
Zoning committee
Three new members have joined the Planning
and Zoning Committee. Committee member, Carrie Dal-

Gowrie City Council Continued on page 10...

Wednesday, Nov. 11
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.
Friday, Nov. 13
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room
Monday, Nov. 16
Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at the community center.
Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the community center.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran
Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m.
Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net

Cassie Zinnel was named to Honorable Mention
2015 Twin Lakes All-Conference Volleyball Team. Photo
by Lisa Peterson.

Zinnel earns Honorable

Mention award in TLC
All-Conference Team

Senior Cassie Zinnel was the lone Southeast
Valley volleyball player on the Twin Lakes Conference
All-Conference Team, which was announced on Friday,
Oct. 30.

Zinnel represented the Jaguars, who posted a
8-20 overall record and a 2-8 record in the TLC, along
with a ninth place spot in the conference tournament.

SV boys basketball team

hosts Iowa Hall of Pride
scrimmage vs. Humboldt

The Southeast Valley boys basketball team will
be hosting an Iowa Hall of Pride Basketball Scrimmage
on Tuesday, Nov. 24 versus the Humboldt Wildcats.

Scrimmage time is set for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff with
a junior varsity game first, followed by a varsity game.

Both the junior varsity and varsity contests will
play a full regulation high school game.

The service projects tied to this scrimmage are a
fundraiser for both the Iowa Hall of Pride and the American Heart Association.

Admission to the scrimmage will be $5 for
adults and $3 for students (TK-12th).

Admission fees will be donated to the Iowa Hall
of Pride and the American Heart Association. Activity
passes to this scrimmage will not be accepted.

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Nov. 4, 2015

Program on Essential Oils

given to Kensington Club

On Tuesday, November 3, Kensington Club
members met at the home of co-hostess, Sue Anderson.
A delicious dessert was served by co-hostess Jean Hubbard.

Sue gave an information filled presentation on
Young Living Essential Oils. The company says, Essential oils are concentrated liquids from aromatic plants,
trees and flowers .

When grown, harvested, and distilled properly,
essential oils can have a variety of health benefits. Young
Living Essential Oils never expire and are 100% pure.
They can be used topically, aromatically and internally.

Card of Thanks!

I want to thank
everyone who sent me birthday
wishes on my 90th birthday.
Sincerely,
Elvina Schmadeke

Codie West

West new member at

Security
Savings Bank

Brad Lane, President-CEO of Security Savings
Bank, is pleased to announce that Codie West has joined
our staff as a Customer Service Representative in our
Lehigh office.

Codie lives in Dayton with her husband Stefan.
She graduated from Ogden High School and attended
DMAC in Boone.

She is a volunteer for the Dayton Rescue, loves
spending time with her family and likes outside activities.
Please stop in and say hello to her!

40 Years Ago...

Two crafts learned at the Easter Seals Camp

Sunnyside five years ago have nnot only turned into interesting pastimes but have proved to be profitable undertakings as well for Doris Nordstrom of Gowrie.

While at the camp for the handicapped in the
Fall of 1970, Doris learned the art of ceramics and weaving. She started with some simple things, gradually easing into more difficult items until she is now turning out
very professional work, so much so, in fact, that her products are much in demand.
Doris recently displayed nearly 400 items of
e
her
ceramics
and waving at an open House in the home
t
she
shares
with
her mother, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, in East
e
Gowrie. All the visitors marveled at the quality of her
,work, and many either bought items or left orders for
goods.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright and Mrs. Ruby
Whitney spent the weekend in the Arnold Larson home
eat St. Paul. On Sunday they celebrated the 10th birthday
sof Tony Larson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lundblad were sup,
per guests last Wednesday evening at the home of their
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lundblad in
Sheldon. Later in the evening they attended a Bicentennial program, The First 200 Years given by the Central
aJunior High School, which was written and directed by
Ron.

Corn production may be entering a new era
if
this
tassel
seed hybrid passes the stress tests. Its a
o
long way down the road, but corn researchers at DeKalb
AgResearch, Inc. believe they can boost corn yields by
g250 to 300 % over current levels by moving the grain
production site from ear to tassel. Corn breeders have
been limited as to just how much they can do with single
ears on single plants. Tassel corn is one dramatic example
of how DeKalb breeders hope to achieve long term gains
in the crops productivity.

Mr. and Mrs. August Schnell and Harold
Schnell of Terril, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lanning, Stevie
and Dawn of Rolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lanning, Belinda
and Jeromy of Galva, Mrs. Gordon Gustofson and Troy,
Marilyn Riedesel and August Lanning were visitors Sunday in the Verne Lanning home.

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Madson, Mr. and Mrs.
Dewey Madson, Bret and Kathy of Gowrie, Todd Madson of Jefferson were Sunday evening supper guests in
the Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Madson home in observance of
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Madsons wedding anniversary.

30 Years Ago...

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Marr returned last week
from a 10 day visit at Marshall, Texas with Daleen Marr,
Jim Coil and Steve Brandel. They also spent several days
at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johanson from Denver,
Colorado, visited in the parental Bud Johanson home last

Pictured left to right are Sue Anderson and Jean
Hubbard, co-hostesses for the Kensington Club.

weekend. Doug and Sandy were invited by Buena Vista

College to speak at their Career Day Nov. 1st.

Dan Brennan, A graduate of Prairie Community High School, is now employed at Iowa Methodist
Hospital in Des Moines. Dan graduated in July from
Iowa Community College in Fort Dodge with a degree
in nursing.

To celebrate Wilmer Bonds 80th birthday
Mr. and Mrs. John Vote from Sac City, Mr. and Mrs.
Jerry Rowe, Fort Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Verlie Brandt of
Newton, Mabel Franklin and Wilmer Bond from Gowrie
met at the Happy Chef Cafe in Ames for Dinner on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Gayle (Buster) Peterson left on
Wednesday of last week for Omaha, Neb., where they are
spending this week with their son and daughter-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peterson and family.

Sunday Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Willis, Jason and Jared of Aplington were Scott Patton of
Perry and Mrs. and Mrs. James Patton.

Ulrika Schwarz and Agneta Bengtsson of Varberg, Sweden, have been visiting at the Clarence A. Anderson and Audrey Brundage home since last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson of Sioux City and son, Ted
Anderson of Aurora, Colorado accompanied them for a
two-day visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Baldwin
and sons, Chad and Clay of Macomb, Illinois Wednesday
and Thursday of last week. They also will visit in Sioux
City at the Keith Andersons a few days before continuing
their trip in the States.

Sunday dinner was held in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Don Redman for Wendy Redman, who will be
moving to Massachusetts this weekend. Guests attending
were Dianne Redman, Laurine Redman, Ruby Larson,
Chris and Brandon Johnson, all of Gowrie, Gayle Redman, Des Moines, Hazel Schwint, Dakota City and Colette and Blaine Bethel of Palm Grove.

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Wednesday, Nov. 11 - COOKS CHOICE
Thursday, Nov. 12 - Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Cranberry
Brussel Sprouts, Cinnamon Applesauce
Friday, Nov. 13 - Beef & Noodles Stewed, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Raisin Salad,
Peach Crisp
Monday, Nov. 16 - Swedish Meatballs, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Harvard
Beets, Mixed Fruit, Raspberry Lemonade
Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Turkey Noodle Casserole, Garden Beans, Hot Fruit Compote, WW Roll, Tomato Juice
Wednesday, Nov. 18 - Taco Soup -or- White Chili, Tortilla Chips, Lettuce
Salad, Applesauce, Jello

Nov. 4, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Gowrie, area council

elections conclude. . .

Our November City Council elections were held
last week and the results are included in this newspaper. I
think that each city council and mayoral candidate should
be commended for wanting to serve their respective communities.

In several of our local city council elections
there werent enough candidates on the ballot for all of
the positions. But people responded by organizing writein campaigns which were successful. People involved in
this election process should also be recognized for their
contributions.

The election winners are to be congratulated,
but the people who werent elected are to be commended also. Everyone contributed to making our respective
communities stronger. We can all serve in various ways.

It is good when everyone gets involved in our
local political process. And in this regard, we thank everyone who took the time and effort to vote. We need
people who care enough to seek positions on our city
councils, and we also need people who care enough to
cast their ballots at our local polling places.

And lets also not forget to say a special thanks
to all the polling workers. They provide a great service!
And our local city clerks provide a good service by handling nomination papers.

Across parts of Iowa, and indeed across this nation we are experiencing a shortage of people who will
serve in various capacities. We need to work to together
to preserve and enhance this great way of life that we
have in rural Iowa. This is Gods country and lets all
work together to keep our communities in good shape!

1500 trout stocked

at Moorland Pond. . .

The DNR stocked 1500 trout last week at the

Moorland Pond. From top left to right and going clockwise
are the following: DNR staff member is channeling a pipe
from a DNR truck flowing into the Moorland Pond; mallard ducks swim near the shoreline; some fish are heaved
into the air from nets into the pond; photographer Jeff
Heck (Dayton) caught these two brown trout; a DNR staff
member awaits the stocking and in the background is the
Moorland Pond; fish are shown up close in a net before they
are launched into the pond. Three 10 pound rainbow trout
were among the 1500 trout stocked in the pond.

City Election Results

Callender...

REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL...........................251

BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL.........................................38
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTA.................................. 15.14
Callender Mayor
Vote For No More than 1
Randy Hanson............................................35..........94.59
WRITE-IN.................................................2..............5.41
Total..............................................................................37
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................1
Callender Council Member Vote For No More than 2
Nick Martens..............................................30..........66.67
Dan Weston................................................5
WRITE-IN.................................................15..........33.33
Total..............................................................................45
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes..................................................................31
Callender Council Member Vote For No More than 1
Kim Jondle.................................................35..........92.11
WRITE-IN.................................................3..............7.89
Total..............................................................................38
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................0

Farnhamville...
Farnhamville Council Member Vote For No More than 2
Rita Kail.....................................................62
Alex T. Farley............................................37
Ryan Willison............................................34
Troy Jepsen................................................18

Gowrie...

VOTES PERCENT
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL...........................658
BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL.......................................221
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL...............................33.59
Gowrie MayorVote
For No More than 1
Gayle Redman............................................123........56.42
Andrew Summers.......................................86 .........39.45
WRITE-IN.................................................9..............4.13
Total............................................................................218
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................3
Gowrie Council Member Vote For No More than 2
Joe Harrison...............................................137........40.41
Keith Streit.................................................97
Kevin Sturm...............................................52

Iowa DNR releases trout in Moorland Pond

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will
release 1,500 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout in the Webster
County Conservation Boards Moorland Pond at noon on
Wednesday, Nov. 4th.

This is the first of two planned stockings for
Moorland Pond located on the southwest edge of Fort
Dodge.

A total of 3,000 half-pound trout will be stocked
this fall and winter, providing a popular fishery near an
urban setting.

This is a good opportunity for taking kids or
novice anglers fishing as trout tend to bite readily after
they are stocked.

Iowa residents and nonresidents who are required to have a fishing license must pay the Trout Fee to

fish for or possess trout.

However, there is an exception Iowa residents
and nonresidents under 16 years old may possess or fish
for trout without having paid the Trout Fee if they fish
with a properly licensed adult who has paid the Trout Fee
and together they limit their catch to the one person daily
limit of five trout.

Children under 16 have the option to purchase
their own trout privilege, which allows them to fish without a properly licensed adult and keep their own daily
limit.

For more questions regarding this stocking or
fishing regulations, please contact the Black Hawk Fish
Management Office at (712) 657-2638.

Bruce McCormick......................................40
WRITE-IN.................................................202........59.59
Total........................................................................... 339
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes................................................................103

Ken Thompson...........................................13..........54.17
WRITE-IN.................................................4............16.67
Total..............................................................................24
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................4

Moorland...

Rinard...

VOTES PERCENT
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL...........................119
BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL.........................................14
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL...............................11.76

Rinard Mayor
Vote For No More than 1
Steve Miller................................................5
Rinard Council Member
Vote For No More than 5
Kenny Sibbitt.............................................4
Kevin Mosher.............................................4
Wendy Holm..............................................2

Moorland Mayor
Vote For No More than 1
Brad Hoffman............................................13..........92.86
WRITE-IN.................................................1..............7.14
Total .............................................................................14
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................0
Moorland Council Member Vote For No More than 2
Delia Hoffman...........................................13..........48.15
Debra Jo Rauhauser...................................10..........37.04
WRITE-IN.................................................4............14.81
Total..............................................................................27
Over Votes......................................................................0
Under Votes....................................................................1
Moorland Council Member Vote For No More than 2
Dean Pringle...............................................7............29.17

Public Measure A.......................................Yes, 3 ... No, 2

Somers...
Somers Mayor
Vote For No More than
Terry Vote..................................................20
Somers Council Member
Vote For No More than 5
Tom Beacom..............................................23
Rickey O. Chase.........................................18
Dan Goodwin.............................................22
Alan Niceswanger......................................19
Lance Peed.................................................10
Helen Schroeder.........................................19

Down Memory Lane

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events

B Y

Week of Nov 11th to Nov 18th

D O W N S

Have you been given your shopping list?

Wednesday, Nov 11
SVMS Veteran's Day Concert
PVES - NO Classes for AM Preschool
6:00 p.m. SWG Special School Board Mtg.
Friday, Nov 13
7:00 p.m. JH Fall Dance
Monday, Nov 16
NO SCHOOL
Teacher In-service - Full Day
Tuesday, Nov 17
6:30 p.m. SWG School Board Mtg.

*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*

www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

SV Athletes choosen for

Senior
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements and under license to Character Arts, LLC.

Congratulations to Josh Johnson, Josie
Breitsprecher, Natalie Lambert and Erica Rittgers who
were selected for the Senior All-Star Cross country meet
this Saturday in Ankeny.

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S A R A

Nov. 4, 2015

I may be a bit of a computer junkie. I often
am drawn to the headlines of one of those pop up stories
that appear constantly on my screen. These days much
of it seems to center on politics and violence, locally or
around the world. But there was one that caught my eye
a few weeks ago. It was about pogo sticks. How many
of your kids had them or perhaps some of you readers are
young enough to have had one yourselves. I thought they
were toys of the past and that todays generation may
not have heard of them. Reading further into the article
I learned was about a contest or tournament held somewhere; the place now escapes me.

There was a bit of a difference in the tools
used in this contest. It seems the new sticks are quite a
bit taller than the originals and the winner had made his
jump nine feet high. The picture was there and I could
see that an adept jumper could probably get it that high.
That was the only time I saw reference to this new toy
or any competitions. But it got me to thinking.

In the not too distant future we will celebrate another Christmas and it must be difficult for many families
to come up with a present for their children that fits in
with their lifestyles and what the other kids will get.
Most of them have the electronic, technological toys
that parents can afford. How do you top it or match their
expectatons? I, as a great grandparent of many, dont
worry too much about these things as they get their token great grandma gifts to know I care. I sometimes try
to make it fun and they are usually distributed at some
family gathering so there is the pleasure of the get together and the atmosphere of the season.

What ever happened to the electric train sets,
you know the basic Lionels the youngest recipient got
as a starter set? They were the kind you could build on
so there were a lot of birthdays and Christmases in the
future. If you had room in the house, a bedroom, basement or even the garage to set up a fairly permanent setting, that was great. This was a hobby that many adults
either continued or joined their children in the planning
and operating. Are there still those train buffs or hobbyists around? I know those little cars had their hey-day
when my older boys were younger. There was a closeby neighborhood business that set up a track in an extra

space and the boys (a few girls) could take their cars and
compete against others for a very nominal charge.

As far as the more physical activity toys I had
thought things like the pogo sticks had been replaced
by in line skates and skate boards. I know some of my
greats like the skate boards and one younger grandson
still enjoys it once in a while. I dont see many of the
ramps at ends of driveways like I did a few years ago. A
good skateboard, in line or regular roller skates, are not
in the cheap class either. You cant even go to the dime
store and by trinkets to fill the sock anymore. What happened to yo-yos, whistles and kazoos, jacks and other
little gadgets that may have only lasted a day but kept the
little ones busy while Mom did kitchen duty?

Looking way back how many of you had
wood burning sets or gave them to your children? I can
raise my hand for both. Did you have tinker toys or erector sets? How about all those real metal heavy duty Tonka toys the cars, dump trucks, car transporters, semis,
various road building implements? My boys had many
of them. Now it is hard to find the real metal ones. I do
believe that John Deere tractors and other farm machinery is still available and of the original sturdy kinds. Do
little boys (and perhaps girls) still want such items. I am
not talking about 4, 5 & 6 year olds but older ones? I can
remember my boys playing for a long time with them
and the older one may have
rescued those still around and have them at his home
out west. Now they are just that collector items.

Parents I wish you the best in finding the satisfying gifts, in line with your purses. Grandparents, we
are for the most part out of the loop or have those retirees leaner purses so we just do what we can and hope
they know it is all with love. Most of us will never be
quite with it.

Get our your comfy shoes and prepare to search
the malls or perhaps you can find the newer convenient
way of on line shopping. I have heard that is getting
popular, however many I know still like to see a product
they are purchasing and also actually like to get into that
hustle and bustle along with other shoppers in the malls.
Whatever your method I wish you happy shopping. Its
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Retired attorney returns for

50th at Johnson Law Firm. . .

Dean Erb, third right, was an attorney at the
Johnson Law firm for many years in Gowrie. Mary Lind
(seated) was the legal secretary many years ago at the Johnson Law firm in Gowrie. Bill Good, left, and Stu Cochrane,
right, are attorneys at the Johnson Law firm in Fort Dodge.

Birthdays
11-Nov Tyler Lusmann, Norma Morgan
12-Nov Caitlyn Klingson, Shaun Nimke
15-Nov Lori Lusmann
16-Nov Pat Fuss, Irene Van Patten
17-Nov Laura Coon
Anniversaries
15 - Nov Carl and Joanne Saxton;

Erwin and Carmen Vosberg

Bill Good left is talking to Terry and Dr. Towne
with Dave Tjepkes behind talking to Neven Mulholland.

Nov. 4, 2015

Bob Patton one of four generations

of family members to own Gowrie News

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Audtions for Singing Sergeants in Air Force. . .

By Jill Viles

This issue of Gowrie News celebrates the lives
of a family who have given so much to both Gowrie and
to our nation.

For 112 years and spanning four generations,
the Patton family has been the source locals turn to for
the latest happenings around town. This preservation of
the integrity of the Gowrie News has been close to the
hearts of the entire Patton family. It was Bob Pattons
great grandfather, Armanis Patton, who first bought the
paper on October 1, 1899. Armanis Patton ran the paper
until he passed away in 1943. At this time, Bob Pattons
grandfather, as well as Bobs father and uncle, assumed
responsibility of the Gowrie News.

Work at the Gowrie News office was an important part of Bobs formative years. With a twinkle in his
eye he describes a trip through his boyhood in Gowrie
bringing to mind a bustling Market Street complete with a
hardware store, movie theater, clothing store, shoe shop,
bowling alley, variety store and sundry complete with a
soda fountain serving cherry cokes for a nickel.

In those days, the movie theater functioned as
a cheap babysitter, says Bob. Children could enjoy a
movie for only a quarter, and parents could enjoy a few
minutes of peace and quiet.

The place [the Gowrie News office] is as much

Bob Patton

The Sergeants singing a tribute to Cole Porter

a business as a museum, he explains as he recalls his

early days in the journalism world. He can remember
working for twenty-five cents a day, and melting lead in
the basement of the news office for line type.

However, the tumultuous changes brought on
by the Vietnam War led him to question his place in the
world and to seek out a new purpose. In time, he found
his true hearts calling as he inspired troops fighting
overseas with the gift of song.

Music and writing are both creative, he explains. The only difference is that with music, you receive applause, but with writing you often receive more
criticism.

Bob first uncovered his passion for singing in
the basement of the United Methodist Church. As the
elementary school children performed a concert for parents, he assumed center stage right in front of the microphone. His gift for music was undeniable to all those
in attendance, as his voice rose above the three rows of
children behind him. It was discussed by those wishing to hear their own childs voice that young Bob Patton should be located much further from the mike, but
regardless, of where he was positioned, Pattons voice
dominated the concert.

I knew by the age of five that I truly wanted to
sing, he recalls.

Bob credits his teacher, Leslie Wade, for setting his life in the right direction to explore his love of
music.
He stuck by me even through my stint
with a rock and roll band during my high school years,
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Bob explains his love of music is reciprocal with
the town of Gowrie. Music has always been an important part of Gowrie, he offers. Take a look at the band
shell in the parkrecall the drum corps that celebrated
life in Gowrie from the early 1910s.

In an 1870 copy of the Gowrie Ledger (Gowries first newspaper), their Independence Day celebration was led by Gowries Silver Cornet Band. A love of
music is at the heart of this town.

In addition to developing his vocal skills, Patton pursued other interests before graduating from high
school in 1967. He participated in football and track as
well as thespians. Additionally, Bob played the trumpet
in the band.

However, Bob explains he has never had a knack
for public speaking. I turn into Jackie Gleeson when
asked to speak in public, he says. I can handle one
person at a time, but when asked to speak for a crowd, I
just go: Ah, hummana, hummana, hummana!

Bob Patton Senior Story continued on page 9...

Nov. 4, 2015

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The Prairie Valley TK and Kindergarten students took their annual field trip to Deals Apple Orchard in Jefferson on October 1st.

Prairie Valleys TK & Kindergarten students

take a field trip to Deals Apple Orchard

The Prairie Valley TK and Kindergarten students took their annual field trip to Deals Apple Orchard
in Jefferson on Thursday, Oct. 1.

When they arrived by school bus, the students
were divided into two groups for their tours. Each group
toured the processing building where they watched the
workers sort the apples for boxing, watched the pressing
of apples to be made into apple cider, and got to see the
honeybee house where they make honey.

Opposite of touring the processing building, the
students enjoyed a hayride by the pumpkin patch and
through the apple orchard where they had a short lesson
on how to pick their own apple.

When both groups finished their tours, they
were allowed to pick their own smaller pumpkin to take
home as well. Each classroom received one larger pumpkin, apple cider, coloring books, and additional apples for

the student to enjoy back in the classroom.

Mr. and Mrs. Deal did a fabulous job informing
the students on what the apple growing and picking process is all about.

The students then boarded the bus and headed
to Spring Lake for lunch. The students enjoyed school
packed sack lunches and then had some recess time on
the playground equipment.

We wrapped the afternoon up with a hike across
the bridge and a game of Freeze Tag with the students
against the teachers.

The bus ride back to school was much quieter
with exhausted students and adults.

We would like to recognize the Prairie Valley
PTA and the Prairie Valley School District for funding
this fun-filled educational experience for the TK and
Kindergarten students.

Many people show up to participate in The Harvest 9 Hole Classic, First Disc Golf Tournament in Gowrie.

Gowrie Growth Group

hosts first Disc Golf
Tournament

The winners of
the Harvest 9 Hole Classic
Disc Golf Tournament
from left to right are
Spencer Warehime, Skyler
Warehime, Aaron Swieter
and Dakota Jaeschke. Photo
courtesy of G3G.

On Sunday, November 8th the Gowrie Growth
Group (G3G) held its first Disc Golf Tournament.

The Harvest 9 Hole Classic participants competed to advance, with the top ten going on to compete
for the win.

Winners were as follows - first place, Skyler
Warehime winning a new three piece disc set; Second
place, Aaron Swieter, winning a $25 gift card to Marv's
Market Street Bar and Grill; and third place, Spencer
Warehime winning a $10 gift card to the Jamboree.

G3G also held
a competition for longest
drive, with the win going
to Dakota Jaeschke with a
distance of 303 feet.

Southeast Valley football players

named to 2015 All-District Team

More than 15 Southeast Valley football players were honored by their follow
Class 2A-District 8 teams, including seven First Team members, Head Coach Mike
Swieter announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

First Team All-District players were junior Dakota Jaeschke, sophomore Kaleb Jondle, senior Cade King, senior Johnny Lautner, senior Zeke Miller, junior Aaron
Swieter and senior Conner Conrad.

Second Team All-District included junior Sam Berglund, junior Nolan Brand,
senior Owen Oltjenbruns and senior Logan Boerner.

Honorable Mentions were senior Andrew Dorage, junior Ryan Gustafson, senior Keaton Jondle and junior Alex Pliner.

Golden Player awards for injured players who would have been named AllDistrict were junior Myles Davis and senior Chase Mobley.

Davis was a vital presence in the punting position, before eventually earning
sharing quarterback duties with Brand, while Mobley was an inspiration to his fellow
teams before seeing playing time against Estherville Lincoln Central on Oct. 28.

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Nov. 4, 2015

Hiking Trail Project...

I retired as Trails Coordinator from the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources after 30 years of public
service.

I have worked across the state with the Army
Corps of Engineers, Native American people and many
other government organizations.

During this time I managed millions of dollars
for trail development on state land. I also represented the
people of Iowa on state and federal trail grant committees awarding multi-millions of dollars.

If the DNR wanted to build a new hiking, foot
trail, not a concrete bicycle trail, just a trail in the woods;
IF we even wanted to move an existing trail over 12 feet
to the side to reduce erosion we would be required to go
through more scrutiny than this pipeline will.

To build the trail would require an official agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of
Transportation, many Native American tribes, the State
Historical Preservation Office and various other federal
government requirements related to the Clean Water Act,
National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered
Species Act, Sovereign Lands Construction Permit, and
Floodplain permits.

As of February of this year many of the permits
for this pipeline had not even been applied for. Trail projects needed environmental review and rarely happened
under three years after starting the paperwork permitting
process.

How can a hiking trail project less than a 100
feet in length take longer and receive more oversight than
this hazardous 1,134 mile long pipeline?

Mark Edwards
Boone, IA markedwards60@gmail.com

Farnhamville Legion Auxiliary

host Veterans Coffee Nov. 14

The Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary
Post 510 met at Mikes Cafe for a noon luncheon on
Monday, Nov. 2 with 12 members present.

The ladies made final plans to host a Veterans
Coffee with everyone invited on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the
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The NW Iowa Womens Conference will be
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Bakken Pipeline fighters hold

rally at Iowa Utility Board
IUB public hearing Thursday, Nov. 12 . . .

The Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition
(BPRC) and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
(CCI) will join with representatives of its 30 partner organizations from across the state at the Iowa Utilities
Boards public comment hearing at the Boone County
Fairgrounds on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.

Pipeline fighters, Iowa farmers, and landowners
will join together to call on the Iowa Utilities Board to
reject the hazardous liquid pipeline permit for the Dakota
Access Pipeline, or Bakken Pipeline.

Some area farmers have opposed the pipeline
and the Boone County Board has also opposed the pipeline. However, an unknown number of local/area farmers
have agreed to have their land used for the pipeline.

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be happy to explain the process to you.

The Community Pantry functions solely through
the support of its dedicated volunteers and through community contributions, so your willingness to help is greatly appreciated. Please contact the Gowrie Public Library
at 515-352-3315 to schedule a time to complete training
and paperwork. The time commitment for this training is
minimal.

The pipeline route runs diagonally southeast
through Iowa and includes Webster County and Boone
County.

Iowa CCI is part of a growing number of organizations, landowners, and everyday citizens across the
state committed to stopping the proposed Bakken Pipeline alongside the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition.

Iowa CCI is a statewide, grassroots peoples action group that uses community organizing to win public policy that puts communities before corporations and
people before profits, politics, and polluters. CCI has
been fighting to put people first for 40 years. For more
information, visit www.iowacci.org.

If you would like to donate the Pantry accepts monetary donations. Another way to contribute is
through donating products. Toilet paper, paper towels,
canned fruit, canned meat (chicken, tuna, and ham), Nonsugar cereal (Chex, Cheerios, Wheaties), applesauce,
mixed fruit in cans or jars, and peanut butter are some
of the most needed items. Please call 515-352-3315 for
more information on items to donate. Contributions can
be made weekdays 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

A glimpse into Pioneer Life in Lehigh, Lost Grove

There was quite an immigration to Lost Grove
around 1868 and 1869. Times must have been very difficult
for all of them. Those already established did all possible to
help the new comers. The country and the weather seemed
to be pitted against them. In the winters they would have terrible blizzards which might last for days. The farmers had
ropes stretched between their houses and barns. When out in
a storm they held to these to reduce the danger of getting lost
in the blinding snow. One story tells that after one of these
winters that people thought they were driving where the road
was under the snow. However, when it thawed they found
they had been driving over the top of a very high gate posts.
These posts had a wire strung between them and in the fall
they had been taking loads of hay under the wire.

During other seasons there was a constant danger
of prairie fires. If a farmer saw smoke in the distance and the
wind seemed to be driving it toward his home he left whatever he was doing and hurriedly plowed and burned a fire
barrier around his buildings.

In those good ol days the farming was done on
the high spots only. Much of the land was too wet to be used.
Later tile drained all the sloughs and swamps.

Wild game was plentiful and there were even fish
in the ponds. That with what they could raise was usually
enough to feed their families and have plenty to share with
anyone who happened to stop by. It is doubtful if anyone was
ever turned away if they needed a meal or a place to sleep.
The Indians were known to ask for a hand-out at times also.

The cattle and hogs ranged at will. At first they
were not marked but too many of them went to market without the owners consent or knowledge when drivers drove the
stock through.

The farmers hauled their grain to mills to have
it ground into flour and meal. The coal was hauled from
Lehigh. Two neighbors might go together. They would leave
home at three in the morning and if they were lucky, they
would be back by midnight. They liked to go together so they
could use tow teams to pull their loads up the Lehigh hills.

Some raised cane and took it to sorghum mills to
have it made into a syrup or molasses which was used in baking as well as a spread on the table. There were two such
mills in Lost Grove. One was owned by John Frederick Peterson in Sec. 28. The other was in Sec. 35 in Lanyon and was
run by Carl Azel Carlson and him son, Carl August/.

Frank Youngdale had a horse powered machine to
make picket fence. The men would go to the timber over by
the river and cut what wood they needed and have their fencing made. Some were white washed or painted while and this
did a lot to beautify their yards as well as keep the livestock
on the outside.

The womans part was far from easy. She was usually the first up in the morning and it sometimes took a lot of
know-how to get the range going. Then she prepared a hearty
breakfast for a large family. It was up to her to preserve any
food for the winter supply. She wither canned, brined or dried
these foods. Corn and certain fruits such as apples, peaches
and pears were often dried. First she prepared the food. Then
it was spread on a clean white cloth on a roof top so it would
dry in the sun. It had to be taken in each night so it wouldnt
absorb moisture.

They raised their own meat mostly hogs. Butchering was a hectic time. Some neighbors usually came to help
with that and they were given some of the fresh meat and
sausage to take home with them. Afterward the wife would
render the fat trimmings in a big iron kettle in the yard. The
cracklings resulting from that were a delight to the children.
But the mother might be a little stingy with them. She needed
every scrap of such fat for use in making soup. It was combined in the iron kettle with lye and water and cooked to the
right consistency. Then it was ported into a wooden fame or
a shallow pan. After it had cooled it was cut into squares.

This soap was used not only for the laundry but also
as toilet soup. The washing was done by rubbing the clothing
between the knuckles or on a wash board. When the washing
machine came out it was quite a luxury and a time saving
device.

Sporting goods store is all ready for the hunting season in Gowrie.

Nov. 4, 2015

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Bob Patton Senior Story...

continued from page 6...

But, singing for crowds? That is no trouble at
all, he explains. I will sing for anyone.

However, with the Vietnam War draft, Bob
feared fate might send him on a completely different path
in life. Fortunately, his acceptance to the University of
Northern Iowa allowed him to forego the draft, at least for
this college years.
During this time, he studied voice on scholare
ship. But, upon graduation from UNI, he knew he had
-to seek out a wise post-graduation option to avoid being
edrafted. If not for the draft, he would have wanted to
-continue his education at a state university in Indiana or
Michigan.
My draft number was 71, he says. I knew I
-
-was on the Titanic, I just had to find my deck chair.
According to Bob, one could make their assignd
sment favorable by seeking out a preferred appointment
ein advance of a draft pick. It was at this time that he
flew to Washington, D.C., and auditioned for the U.S.
Air Force Singing Sergeants, a group of talented vocalists
that performed at prestigious White House events, and
also served to raise spirits of those serving our country
overseas.

Bob Patton was elated as his acceptance was announced just two days after his audition. However, he
had to wait an additional five months to pass an extremely thorough security clearance before he could perform.

Ive always been confident about my voice,
he boasts. You have to go into an audition with the expectation that youre going to get the job. Athletes and
musicians lead the pack in ego. We tend to get very disappointed if we dont get the job.

Numerous life events prepared Bob Patton for
the importance of his calling. His father, as well as five
uncles, had fought in World War II. According to Patton,
their rare retelling of the horrors of war included descriptions of gruesome battles and these thoughts always remained close to his heart.

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Gowrie City Council...

continued from page 2...
ley, reported that a change in zoning is in order for the
Gowrie Golf Course and clubhouse. They would like to
zone the golf course as agricultural. The clubhouse is
zoned as commercial property.

Additionally, there are several houses west of
P33 zoned as agricultural, and the city would like to see
this re-zoned as residential property. Committee members have looked into this and assured home owners in
this vicinity that a re-zoning to residential would not impact their taxes, so it appears homeowners are on-board
for this change.
Gayle Redman suggested a public hearing should
be scheduled regarding this change. Carrie Dalley countered that a public hearing on this was held sometime last
year, but she couldnt be for certain as she didnt serve on
this committee last year. However, city council members
voted to move forward on this issue. The zoning of these
properties was changed from agricultural to residential by
a majority of the council. Redman and Willardson offered Ney votes.

Following the city council meeting, Gayle Redman further explained her reasons for voting no on this
issue. I voted against changing this zoning because on
one had the paperwork providing notification of neigh-

bors and the minutes from the public meetings that were
held. Three of the five current zoning board members
werent even on the board last year when this work was
done, and we cant find any evidence of the work our
previous clerk did. I was not satisfied that everything had
been done properly yet, so I didnt think we were ready to
vote on it yet.
Thefts reported
Reports of theft along the alleyway behind
the NAPA auto parts store were discussed. A concerned
property owner reported his property has been broken into
several times resulting in the destruction of two doors and
four locks. His IMT insurance adjustor suggested it may
be time to step up security of the alleyway and urged the
resident to raise his concerns with the city council.
Isnt this a private responsibility? inquired
Mayor Stokesbary.
But, Willardson disagreed. If its a business,
we need to address these security concerns. He added
that if the city wants to encourage business in Gowrie, addressing security concerns should be a priority. Finally,
Willardson offered that he will take up this issue with the
newly developed neighborhood watch program.
Parking lot
To conclude the meeting, concerns regarding the
installation of a cement parking lot at the new firehouse
were raised. According to Angstrom, he raised concerns
regarding the elevation of the proposed lot, especially as

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water flows from the east side of the lot to the west. He
suggested water may pool on the east side of the lot, especially during heavy rains.

He proposed they consider the installation of a
swale, the addition of a dip between congruent areas, to
facilitate the drainage of water, but this was not done.
Mayor Stokesbary suggested a wait and see approach
to the issue. However, he stated that if this is a problem,
the city would not be responsible to repair the parking lot.
Lastly, bids were announced for several curb
cut ins. Tommy Pritchard proposed a bid of $4,400, and
Willison proposed a bid of $3374. The council voted to
offer the contract to Willison.

Farnhamville Blood
drive was a success

The LifeServe Blood Center would like to recognize all the wonderful blood donors who volunteered
their time to make a life-saving blood donation at the
Farnhamville Nov. 4th blood drive.

A total of 10 people registered to donate and 10
units of blood were collected at this drive which will impact 30 lives!

A special thanks also goes out to Norma Morgan
and the Farnhamville community for helping to organize
and sponsor this drive. Committed volunteers are key
to maintaining the blood supply in our community.

Congratulations to milestone donors: Susan Jacobson 1 gallon, Paul Wolf 2 gallons and Robert Zellmer
2 gallons!

As the 15th largest blood center in the country,
LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska and
South Dakota. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call
800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org

Weekly events for Zion

Lutheran Church

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Beginner & Sonshine
Bells will meet at 4:00 p.m., Confirmation Class and Vesper Ringers at 7:00 p.m., and Zion WEBS at 8:00 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 12, Project Day is at 1:30
p.m.
GCC Devotions will be at 3:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17 there will be a GCC taped
service at 10:00 a.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, Beginner and Sonshine Bells will meet at 4:00 p.m. Confirmation class and
Vesper Ringers will meet at 7:00 p.m.

Vocational Wellness topic

at free adult session
for Webster County seniors

On Friday, November 13 at 1 pm in the Tompkins Celebration Center at Friendship Haven, the LESS
is MORE educational series focuses on Vocational
Wellness. This free wellness series is open to any adults
wishing to learn more about healthy aging.

Vocational Wellness is only one of the six dimensions of health, the others being physical, social,
emotional, spiritual, and intellectual. Balance between
these six dimensions is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Wellness is the active process of becoming aware
of, taking responsibility for, and making choices that directly contribute to ones well-being. It is the integration
of body, mind and spirit and the ongoing development of
ones own meaning in life.

A vocationally well person expresses his or
her values through paid and volunteer activities that are
personally rewarding and make a contribution to the well
being of the community. Vocational wellness involves
continually learning new skills and seeking challenges
that lead to personal growth and a better world. Listening for and following your vocational calling is a lifelong
process.

At the program on Friday, November 13, Dan
Kaercher, former editor of Midwest Living, and host of
Iowa Public Televisions Iowas Simple Pleasures, will
share his fascinating experiences and captivating stories.

No reservations are required at any of the LESS
is MORE programs. The educational series is co-sponsored by Friendship Haven, UnityPoint Health, Fort
Dodge, Iowa Central Community College and the Foster
Grandparent Program. For additional information, people
can contact any of the co-sponsors.

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THE GOWRIE NEWS

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oagain.

You know, I am never one to believe in goodbyes, but I do believe in the good, old-fashioned see you
later.

As of the beginning of next month, I will be
taking my talents back to Amarillo, Texas. However, I
wanted to assure my friends that I wont be totally gone
from the picture.

While I freelance for my good friends at the
Amarillo Globe-News and other Texas Panhandle media
outlets, I will continue to write Southeast Valley athletics such as boys and girls basketball, and wrestling
during the winter.

Theres also track and golf in the spring, and
then baseball and softball in the summer. I will also continue to manage the Dayton Review-Gowrie News Facebook page, along with my other co-workers.

Every once in a while, Tylers Take will return
to give analysis of how the Jaguars are doing in their respective seasons.

In the face of the news and hearsay, I was always asked a few questions. In here, I can go about and
explain the why and how to what I am planning to do.

First, lets concentrate on why. Why is it that
Tyler is heading back to Texas? Its surely not the coming of winter, is it? That answer is a laugh and a no.

What I always told my friends in Amarillo is
that Iowans are not immune to the cold weather, just like
anyone else.

Well, save for Alaskans. Maybe.

But Iowans know how to prepare and bundle up
for it, let alone drive around in it with no problems.

Actually, its for more pragmatic reasons. I want
to go back to grad school, plain and simple. Ive wanted
to step up my game for quite some time.

Also, what better place to hit up another higher level of education than my alma mater, West Texas
A&M University?

I already have many connections within the
campus in Canyon along with possessing numerous professional contacts in the area, along with the opportunity
to work alongside old comrades once more.

I plan to be back as a student in the fall of 2016.
So in the meantime, I wanted to knock out some personal
goals along the way. Ill let you in a few of those.

The first one is a podcast, dubbed The Ligers
Den.

It is a project that I wanted to work on for a little
while now, as the idea was brought up by a colleague
of mine. To be more precise, a few colleagues of mine
wanted to get something up and going.

The Ligers Den will be a sports and professional wrestling-based podcast, with a little twist. That twist
being that I will have a carousel of co-hosts, along with
hosting a few guests.

To those wondering what exactly is a podcast,
think of it as an internet radio talk show with little to no
commercials.

Instead, youll hear my nasally voice, which just
so happens to invoke Murphys Law and causes small
children to cry.

See, I can make fun of myself a little bit.

But thats where my list of professional and personal contacts come in.

I dont believe in goodbyes...

Mary Ann Young...

continued from front page...
Gowrie News office three full days a week and then parttime on Thursday.

She has been concentrating on learning the business and meeting and working with residents and businesses in Gowrie. She has enjoyed meeting so many fine
people here.

During the sometimes harsh winter months of
January, February and March she will be mostly working from her home office. Residents and business people
will be able to meet her there. And she will also meet
people at downtown locations. She will be available by
phone and e-mail. She has been making a concerted effort to give everyone the very best service possible.

At times she will take time off on Wednesdays
for personal needs such as medical for herself or her children. But people will always know how to reach her.
Sometimes, as needs dictate, she will handle things after
hours and on weekends.

It Pays to Advertise!

They can break up my monotonous voice with
cool information while sharing valuable thoughts on a
certain subject of discussion.

I will let you all know where that will start and
where you can find it. I promise that it will be fun.

Along with The Ligers Den, Im planning to
write some sort of novella.

Something that has to do with time traveling and
other fun science fiction elements, and make a naive attempt to find someone gullible enough to get the story
published.

Its been something that Ive wanted to knock
out since high school.

Yeah, a personal project thats nearly 15 years in
the making. Over the years, Ive been refining and updating my thoughts into a believable narrative. It wont be
too depressing to read, but please dont imagine rainbows
and unicorns either.

I believe that idea was used by The Last Unicorn, except that was more of a sad story than a happy
one. I think. I cant remember the last time Ive seen that
movie.

On one final note, I want to thank every single
one of my readers for taking this journey with me.

It was really fun at times and really stressful at
other times, but the readers and subscribers of the Dayton
Review and the Gowrie News have been good to me.

While I subliminally cheer on the athletic teams
from a distance, I can be open when it comes to my support for this area, its residents and the schools.

Once again, thank you all for the support and go
Jaguars!

Gowrie Comm. Center

hosts 4th annual
Thanksgiving dinner
Thursday, Nov. 26...

The holidays are a time to spend with family,
friends and loved ones. With gas prices high, this may
not be feasible for some to visit family this holiday season. For that here is a solution: come and enjoy a free
homemade Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Gowrie Community Center on Thursday, Nov. 26 served at Noon.

Kevin Sayles, a Gowrie resident will be planning and running the meal this year. Kevin states I
think its important for there to be somewhere to go for a
Thanksgiving dinner in the community.

The dinner will be a banquet style service. The
menu includes, golden roasted turkey, green bean casserole, scalloped corn, mashed potatoes and salad.

There is no RSVP this year. For more information please call Kevin at (515) 408-3158. Please leave
message if no answer.

Webster County
Sheriffs office
pursues Dayton case
No new information
in Roger Brown murder. . .

Webster County Sheriff Jim Stubbs affirmed
Friday that there is no new information to disclose on the
Roger Brown murder case. Roger was found murdered
from a gunshot Sept. 30 in his trailer in west Dayton.

Sheriff investigators and the DCI continue to
pursue leads in the case. Sheriff Stubbs stated that initially there were many calls received regarding the case.

But the calls to the Sheriffs office in this investigation have diminished.

There is a $2,500 award being offered to anyone
providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person/persons who committed this murder.

People with leads can call Crimestoppers at
515-573-1444 and their identity will be anonymous.

Our Saviours Lutheran

hosts Annual Christmas Fair,
Saturday, Dec. 5...

Our Saviours Lutheran Church, located at 504
James St. in Callender, is hosting their annual Christmas
Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

The fair events are a baked goods and lefse sale,
Christmas Treasures, and Crafts.

Lunch menu consists of beef burgers or chicken
salad in a krum kaka bowl, salads, fancy cookies, and
Scandinavian specialties.

Children 3 and under eat free; preschool to 3rd
grade will cost $3.00, and 4th grade to adult will cost
$7.00.

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Stewart Memorial
Community Hospice
Veteran-centric care

Many Americans do not realize that 1 in 4 of
all deaths in the U.S. are Veterans. As the nation honors
these American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, November 11, its important to remember that
they also deserve recognition and compassionate care
when dealing with a serious illness.

As a We Honor Veterans program facilitator,
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) is providing specialized care to Veterans who are facing a lifelimiting illness. The National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs created We Honor Veterans to
empower hospice and other healthcare providers across
America to meet the unique needs of seriously ill Veterans and their families.

Through We Honor Veterans we are taking a
giant step forward in helping healthcare professionals and
volunteers understand and serve Veterans at the end of
life, said J. Donald Schumacher, NHPCO president and
CEO. It is time that we step up and acquire the necessary skills and fulfill our mission to serve these men and
women with the dignity they deserve.

SMCH Hospice implemented the program in
2012 and has served area veterans in various ways. Participating in the WHV program these past three years has
brought both appreciation for our local Vets and taught
us how to honor them in effective ways, says Linda
Luhring, social worker at SMCH.

Within the WHV program, there are four levels
of distinction that SMCH can earn based on its involvement with veteran education and its interaction with the
veterans and their family members that they are caring
for. The goal of these levels is to ensure the very best care
is being provided to those who have served our country.

Currently, SMCH Hospice has completed the
requirements for levels one and two, while continuing to
work on level three. To date we have had five pinning
ceremonies to honor hospice patients and thank them for
their services. We have reached out to over ten local Veteran and Hospice organizations to educate and encourage involvement in the WHV program. We work closely
with nursing homes to both identify and honor patients
for their services while helping staff and families to encourage their Veterans to talk about service experiences,
explains Luhring.

As we celebrate our nations heroes this Veterans Day and every day of the year we must not forget
that it is never too late to give them a heros welcome
home.

Our Saviours Lutheran

church list of events

On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Acolyte Training
will be held. At 6:00 p.m. Confirmation will be held in
the Fellowship Hall. Bible Study with Don Doolittle will
be held in the Fireside Room.

On Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Women of the Word,
FH will meet. Please bring Thanksoffering.The program
is Judy (Sollie) Payne on her recent travels. Chimes
practice will be held 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Choir practice will be at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Mens Group will
meet in the Fireside Room. LCMC Annual Gathering
will be held between 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Paton library annual book

and bake sale, Nov. 14

The Paton library is having their annual book
and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. Come have a cup of coffee and a treat while
you browse the books. All proceeds from the sale will go
to the library. Please come out and support the library.

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Nov. 4, 2015

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Southeast Valley High School students hosted The Wizard of Oz musical on Saturday evening at the Southeast Valley
High School Gym in Gowrie. Jack Mumper played the Scarecrow, Miranda Keith starred as Dorothy, Daniel Johnson was
the Cowardly Lion and Josh Gibbons was the Tin Man. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Anna Heatherington and Rawly Grandfield (Uncle

Henry) speaks with Miranda Keith (Dorothy) during The
Wizard of Oz musical on Saturday evening at the Southeast
Valley High School Gym in Gowrie. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Kendall Sandgren (The Good Witch) casts a spell

over Miranda Keith (Dorothy) as Josh Gibbons (Tin Man)
and Jack Mumper (Scarecrow) watches on during the The
Wizard of Oz musical on Saturday evening at the Southeast
Valley High School Gym in Gowrie. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Gowrie
Recycle
Thursday,
August 23rd

Anna Heatherington (Bad Witch) banters with Kendall
Sandgren (Good Witch) during The Wizard of Oz musical
on Saturday evening at the Southeast Valley High School
Gym in Gowrie. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Tomorrow's Leaders

Southeast Valley football

players earn Academic
All-District honors

Eight Southeast Valley football players achieved
Academic All-District honors, Head Coach Mike Swieter
announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The honor goes to players with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Seniors include Cameron Anderson, Logan
Boerner, Conner Conrad, Zeke Miller and Owen Oeltjenbruns. The juniors earning the honor were Keegan Goodwin, Ryan Gustafson and Aaron Swieter.

The five seniors and three juniors were the core
of a 7-3 Southeast Valley football team that won a district
title and hosted a home playoff game.

Pictured from L to R are, Brantley, one and a half, Son of Glen and Chelsey Worrel;
Brock, five, and Kiley, two, children of Brian and Katie Norine; Riley, four, Lucas, three,
Nathan, one, children of Aaron and Laura Chalstrom.