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| OCTOBER 9, 2013|Volume 124| Issue 41

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Most city elections are uncontested By Ken Ross Graphic-Advocate Editor On the Tuesday, Nov. 5, ballots, the towns of Rockwell City, Pomeroy and Manson will each have one more city council candidate than positions to be filled, but there are no other contested position on the ballots in any other towns in Calhoun County. In Rockwell City, terms are for four years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Phil Heinlen, and council members David Dawson and John Hepp. The incumbents have all filed for reelection as well as another council candidate – Ryan Hildreth. In Manson, the mayor’s term is for two years and terms are for four years for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor David George, and council members Jeff Bohn, Daniel Poppinga and Steve Smothers. The incumbents have all filed for reelection as well as another council candidate – Marvin Nimke. In Pomeroy, the mayor’s term is for two years and terms are for four years for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Gene Becker, and council members Daniel DeVore and Brian Meyer. The incumbents have all filed for reelection as well as another council candidate – Dennis Ehn. In Lake City, terms are for four years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include council

members Tamela Green, Kim Kramer and Terry Himes. Green is the only incumbent to file for reelection. Two new candidates have filed to fill the two other council seats – Brandon Blair and Doug Filmer. In Lohrville, terms are for four years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include council members Christopher Kavanaugh and Tami Mohr. Two candidates have filed for the two positions including incumbent Mohr and new candidate Leonard Moran. In Lytton (filed in Sac County), terms are for two years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Brian Pibal, and council members Jeff Ellerbrock, Larry Coon, Tim Huddleson, Nelda Bartels and Nick Albright. All of the incumbents have filed for reelection with no challengers. In Farnhamville, terms are for four years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Frank Morgan, and council members Gary Hall, Barbara Gregg and Jeff Kicklighter. The mayor and council members Gregg and Kicklighter have filed for reelection. A new candidate, Clint VanKley, has filed for the third council seat. In Jolley, terms are for two years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor J.R. Johnson, and council members

By Ken Ross Graphic-Advocate Editor Marci Duncan and Kim Kelly, co-chairs of the Lake City Pool Fundraising Committee, want people to know that although the city has bonded, allowing the project can go forward in 2014, the fundraising continues. Donations will still determine the number of optional features that will be included. Diving boards, slides, umbrellas and other items are considered optional additions to the project. With over $1 million raised through donations and other

activities, added the city’s financial commitment, the project has gone past the $2 million minimum for the project to proceed. The scheduling goal is to have construction begin in August of 2014, after the swim team season ends, with construction completed before the swim team season starts in 2015.

Phillip Rastetter, Donald Eldridge, Rod Johnson, Marvin Ashbrook and Doug Aden. No one filed for ballot status so the positions will be decided by write-in. In Knierim, terms are for four years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include council members Jeff Nelsen, Kenneth Schreiber and Richard Larsen, Jr. The incumbents have filed for reelection and no one else has. In Rinard, terms are for two years for the mayor and for the three council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Steve Miller, and council members Kevin Mosher, Linda Barmasse and Kenneth Sibbitt. No one filed for ballot status so the positions will be decided by write-in.

In Somers, terms are for two years for the mayor and for the five council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Thomas Lawman, and council members Helen Schroeder, Daniel Goodwin, Tom Beacom, Jerry Lawman, and Lance Peed. For mayor, Rod Scott has filed for the position. All of the incumbent council members have filed for reelection and no one else has. In Yetter, terms are for two years for the mayor and for the three council members. Terms expiring at the end of this year include Mayor Cathy Jo Lietz, and council members Rodney Hart, Norman Roller and Mark Lietz. All of the incumbents filed for reelection and no one else has.

Absentee ballots are available Judy Howrey, Calhoun County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections announces that absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 5 City Election. A qualified voter may request an absentee ballot by filling out the “Official Absentee Ballot Request Form” at the Auditor’s office. Forms are also available on the Calhoun County website at www. calhouncountyiowa.com. Requests from voters to have an absentee ballot mailed to them must be completed and received by the Calhoun County Auditor’s Office not later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov.

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The swim team has 80 participants. The city is financing its commitment with 40 percent paid for through local option sales tax over six years and 60 percent coming from a 15-year bond. The bond will increase property tax by about $1 per $1,000 taxable valuation for two year and then increase another $1 for the remainder of the bonding period. However, the $1 increase occurs at a time when another bond of about $4 is retired, making a net decrease in that year of about $3 (a decrease from the present rate of about $2). All these figures are approximate. The aging pool was originally built in 1957 and is experiencing many effects of deterioration. One major problem is that a large crack has developed with patches slowing but not stopping the leaking. The present pool and bath house will be torn down with nothing left but a hole in the ground. The new pool will be built at the same location. The new pool will include zero

depth entry, lap pool with six swimming lanes in accordance with swim meet requirements (the current pool is not regulation length or depth), updated bath house and concession areas. Among the ongoing fundraising projects are donor wall donations and the alumni challenge. One of the alumni, Bill Bernau, class of 1950, has issued a challenge and is matching donations (from anyone, it doesn’t have to be someone from the class of 1950 or even an a alumnus) up to $100,000. There is still $80,000 potential in donations for matching funds, but the person needs to make a request that the donation be in response to the Bernau challenge. The match is not automatic. There are also some grant opportunities being pursued. For a potential large donor, the city is offering naming rights for a contribution of $250,000. Whatever size the donation, it is appreciated.

Ballots can be returned by mail in the postage paid envelope included in the packet to the Auditor’s Office and must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 4. Ballots returned in person to the Auditor’s office must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. They may NOT be taken to a regular polling site. The Auditor’s office address is: Judy Howrey, County Auditor, Courthouse, 4l6 4th Street, Ste. l, Rockwell City, IA 50579. Polls will be open from noon until 8 p.m.

SCC 2013 Queen and King

Ashley Henkenius and Jake Petzenhauser were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at a coronation ceremony and pep rally in Lake City on Oct. 2. (Graphic-Advocate photo by Ken Ross)

Lake City pool fundraising is still active

RCPD seeking two more officers During a September Rockwell City Council meeting, the council approved a proposal to seek two new officers for the Rockwell City Police Department. One officer will replace Jamie Buenting who was killed on Sept. 13 in the line of duty. Another officer is currently on leave but if there is a situation in which there are five officers on active duty, it would only be expected to last a matter of months before a retirement brings

the number back down to four. Currently, the RCPD is utilizing sheriff’s department personnel and other law enforcement agencies to continually man the police department. Mayor Phil Heinlen has speculated that the city might eventually consider having four full-time and one part-time officer to adequately man the force around the clock, seven days a week.

Calling Rockwell City Area Veterans

Veterans and current service members who are from the Rockwell City area or currently residing in the Rockwell City area, as well as family members of veterans or service members, living or dead, from the Rockwell City area, are asked to contact Lathelle Strandberg by mail or in person with information for a future tribute to those who have served their country. She will be collecting information at the Congregate Meals at the Rockwell City Community Center on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10 and 11. Her address is 735 Lake St., Rockwell City, IA 50579.

Paradeless Marshals

Jim Brown, president of the Southern Cal School Board, and Mike Sexton, president of the Rockwell City/Lytton School Board, were honored during Homecoming week for their leadership on behalf of the South Central Calhoun School system. The two led a consolidation effort that resulted in whole grade sharing and a referendum that unites the district into one district on July 1, 2014. The two were named 2013 SCC Homecoming Parade Marshals but the parade was cancelled because of the weather and the recognition took place at pep rally in high school gym on Friday afternoon. (Graphic-Advocate photo by Ken Ross)

Titan flags flown around square

Purple Titan flags are flying around the Rockwell City Courthouse Square, as the result of a project started by the Rockwell City Rotary Club. Since Rockwell City no longer has a homecoming parade, Rotary members decided to do something to show support not only for the South Central Calhoun football team, but for all SCC activities. It is hoped that businesses around the square will purchase the flags that are flying around the square. The flags can also be purchased by anyone wishing to display them at their homes or at businesses not on the square. Anyone SCC Royalty 2013 This year’s South Central Calhoun Homecoming Royalty are (ladies, left to right) Shelby McKinney, Stephanie Hood, Queen Ashley wishing more information about these flags can contact any Rotary member. Henkenius, Hannah DeMoss and Abby Collison; (gentlemen, left to right): Aron King, Anthony Handlos, King Jake Petzenhauser, Kyler Case and Tyler Kutz. (Graphic-Advocate photo by Ken Ross)


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