december 06 anchor - Lake Ponderosa Association

Ponderosa ANCHOR
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November / December 2009
PRESIDENTS CORNER
“Our Lake Roads”
We all know the roads could be better than they are presently. All the heavy rains we have had
the last two years have made them significantly worse. There are deep washouts along the side
of the roads in many places, which have become quite dangerous. Potholes never go away, and
we are getting significant soil runoff into the lake whenever we get a steady rain, which seems
to be every few days lately.
With all of that said, there is no easy, inexpensive answer. We can all keep complaining about
the way the roads have been, or we can start to look forward for solutions to the problem. The
Lake Ponderosa Association board is willing to meet with the Ahrenses to discuss possible solutions.
What I am asking of each of you is to share with us your thoughts as to what you would like
to see done. Obviously, some solutions are much more expensive than others, and price will be
one of the determining factors. Culverts and ditches will also need to be part of any solution.
Our water lines will need to be taken into consideration as well. Any type of hard-surface solution will require different winter road cleaning than presently done. The issues of speed on the
roads and youthful operators of golf carts and ATVs will only become more serious with
smoother roads.
As property owners, we would all be assessed for the cost of any major road improvement project. The current road fees would obviously never pay for a project of this magnitude, nor
would they go away.
Please share your thoughts/suggestions with us by emailing us at [email protected] or by mailing
them to P.O. Box 751, Montezuma, IA 50171. I am personally asking that your comments be forward-looking not back. We don’t need history as much as we need to find a solution that is
acceptable to most of us here at the lake. We would also like to know whom we are hearing
from so we may follow up with you if necessary.
This problem will not be resolved overnight, but it is time that we start serious discussions
about what needs to be done for the sake of our safety and our property values.
I am thanking you in advance for your thoughtful, serious replies to my request. I will keep you
apprised of our feedback and progress.
Dave Arendt
LPA President
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FIREWORKS DONATIONS
Just a reminder to help support the
2010 Lake Ponderosa Fireworks Display.
Please drop off redeemable cans/bottles at
Sheppard’s Cans/Bottles Redemption Center in Montezuma
(103 S. Front Street).
They are open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
and Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Let them know they are a donation to the fireworks.
Thank you for your continued support.
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LAKE PONDEROSA CALENDAR FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010
January 2, 2010
January 2, 2010
January 12, 2010
January 13, 2010
8:15 AM
Holiday
No Meeting
7:00 PM
Breakfast at the Hometown Café
LPA Potluck Dinner at Association Building
Monthly Unit Leaders Meeting
Monthly LPA Board Meeting
February 1, 2010
February 6, 2010
February 9, 2010
February 10, 2010
Noon
8:15 AM
No Meeting
7:00 PM
LPA Potluck Dinner at Association Building
Breakfast at the Hometown Café
Monthly Unit Leaders Meeting
Monthly LPA Board Meeting
LPA PROJECTS UPDATE AS OF OCTOBER 2009
2010 WALLEYE STOCKING
2010 FISHING DERBY
2010 FIREWORKS DISPAY
$
0.00
$ 690.30
$1,057.89
GOAL: Use available funds
GOAL: Use available funds
GOAL: $14,000
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A Note from Ponderosa Utilities, Inc.
We would like to mention a few items that are worth considering this time of year.
Protecting Your Property
Most of you with summer homes have been busy closing up your properties for the winter. There are many precautions that should be taken to ensure your property is well-protected during the cold months ahead:
• Make sure all exposed water pipes, etc. are properly insulated with heat tape or insulation – check with a local
plumber for help or call Ponderosa Supply for suggestions – 641-623-3013
• Remove any hydrant water meters to prevent them from freezing
• If possible, ask a neighbor or a friend to help keep an eye on things while you’re away
Ice Fishing
We’re not there yet, but ice fishing will be coming up soon. Last year a few lot owners volunteered their time to
help “patrol” the fishermen on the lake. According to their reports, most people fishing on the lake were actually
lot owners, which is what we’re striving for. Fortunately, these same lot owners will be volunteering again this
year. Please keep the following in mind when heading out to fish this winter:
• Use the boat ramp to access the lake with your vehicles – not the office’s yard, nor your neighbors
• Pick up after yourself – please don’t throw trash on the ice
• Make a note of the fishing limits – check with the Iowa DNR’s website for more information
It has been suggested that ice shacks be registered with the office so that we can make sure only lot owners and
their family and/or guests are fishing. We are considering the same sort of sticker system used for watercraft and
land craft during the summer – if you have any thoughts on this idea please email me at [email protected].
We’re looking for positive suggestions to further protect the lake and the community.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Barbie Ahrens-Lowry
Ponderosa Utilities, Inc.
641-623-3009
WINTER OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Weekends
We will be closed on the following holidays:
Friday, December 25th & Friday, January 1st
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317 E. Main, P.O. Box 760
Montezuma, IA 50171
Office: (641) 623-5167
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Fax: (641) 236-5167
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Home Phone 641-623-5930
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Home Phone 641-623-3934
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As freezing temperatures continue in Iowa people are enjoying many activities on the ice. Ice Safety
should be the #1 thought on everyone’s mind, to avoid a disaster!
Iowa’s first ice signals the start of the ice fishing season. Communities of shacks, shanties, and fivegallon buckets will sprout up all over Iowa’s lakes and ponds. Winter’s first freeze-over does not
mean the ice is safe for recreation. It takes prolonged freezing temperatures to produce solid ice,
and even then, some ice may still not be safe. Anglers need to be cautious when out on any ice, but
even more so during early and late ice.
Those who venture out onto frozen waters should recognize the types and characteristics of ice,
and the maximum load capacity of each. Many factors affect the strength and thickness of ice. Slush
ice, for example, is half as strong as clear, blue ice. Slush shows weakening of the ice and should be
considered a danger sign. Clear, blue river ice is 15 percent weaker than pond or lake ice. New ice is
usually stronger than old ice because the bond between the ice crystals decay with age. Dark or
honeycombed ice indicates deterioration and should be avoided. Even if the cold snap halts the
deterioration process, dark or honeycombed ice will never refreeze to its original strength.
Light winds accelerate formation of ice, while strong winds force water from beneath the ice and
can decay the edges. Snow can insulate ice and keep it strong. It can also insulate it to keep it from
freezing, or hide cracked, weak or open-water areas. Areas covered by snow should be approached
cautiously. Continuous travel over the same area of ice will also weaken it. Lakes with moving
water, whether it be from an inlet canal, springs, groundwater seepage or an outlet, should be
viewed with skepticism. Water movement, no matter how light, retards freezing and can leave
hard-to-detect thin spots.
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For all your Real Estate needs
Around The Lake
Connie Durr, Broker — 641-891-3973
or 623-2700
Lake Ponderosa Associate
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e-mail: [email protected]
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Ice forms at different rates in different places and can be a foot thick in one spot and an inch thick
in another. According to ice strength figures compiled by the Lumbermen’s Safety Association and
other sources, 3 inches of clear, blue ice will support one person walking. General use such as ice
fishing or skiing requires at least 4 inches of good ice, 5 inches for snowmobiling. At least 8-12 inches of solid ice is needed to support a car or light truck, while 12-15 inches is the minimum thickness
for medium trucks.
Never assume ice is safe and always test thickness with an auger or spud bar before going out.
This information was obtain from the Iowa DNR Website at
http://www.iowadnr.com/law/boating/
PACKING UP THE CHRISTMAS TREE
There is no better time to get ready for the next holiday season than when it’s time to take down your
Christmas tree. Take the time to systematically inspect your tree for burned out light bulbs, damaged
wiring, or broken connectors. Leave the lights turned on as you begin removing the top section of the
tree and check the lights. Doing this could save you considerable time putting your tree back up and
getting ready next season. Replacement mini lights are easiest to find at the very beginning of the season, long before anyone puts their tree up. By knowing ahead of time that you will need a handful of
replacement mini lights, you can relax with the assurance that you will not shop too late. Once all the
lights have been checked and the branches compressed you are ready to complete your Christmas tree
storage. Christmas tree storage bags are available in standing, rolling, and hanging styles, and some
bags even allow for fully assembled trees to be stored, completely decorated!
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2009 MEMBERS
Ahrens
Mrs. John
Abolins
Aija
Agnew
Dr. Robert & Judy
Alexander
Bill & Jane
Alexander
F. L & Catherine
Michael & Laura
Allen
Allen
Nate & Suzie
Allison
Michael & Lynne
Anderson
Allen & Joan
Anderson
Brent & Clarice
Anderson
Phyllis
Arendt
David
Ashby
Gordon & Karen
Awtry
Jim & Maureen
Bak
Roger & Karen
Baldus
Daniel & Janie
Barnes
Terry & Elizabeth
Barrett
Lynn & Kenny
Bates
Thomas & Kathleen
Beasley
Richard & Sherry
Becker
Jeremy & Amanda
Becker
Roger & Shirley
Beckham
Terry & Judy
Beede
Darrel & Norma
Belieu
Janet
Berg
Michael & Jane
Bergeson
Larry & Janet
Biedenbach
Bob & Jean
Birley
Larry & Linda
Bish
Ted & Carol
Blake
Richard & Judith
Blanchard
Dorothy
Blanchard
Doug
Blum
Keith & Kathy D.
Boatright
Jess & Sandra
Bobkat Properties, LLC
Bogaard
Stanley & Velma Rae
Bokhoven
Robert & Marilyn
Borchert
Kevin
Bill & Carolyn
Bowers
Boyle
Michael & Barb
Richard & Patricia
Boynton
Brager
Daryl & Roxanne
Bratkiewicz
Dr. K. Linda
Brenneman
Amy
Breu
Willard & Cynthia
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Gary & Janice
Brooner
Larry & Reva
Brown
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Bru
Bruggemann
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Bruxvoort
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Buchholz
Bunn
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Bushong
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Cardis
Carey
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Wayne
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Bill
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Judy
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House
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Linda
T. L & Susan
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Ruby
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Thomas & Melinda
Larry & Katherine
Kenneth & Evelyn
Mike & Julie
James & Sandra
Thomas & Sharon
Doug
Nicholas & Elaine
Dr Hugh & Charlene
Michael & Penny
Betty
Thomas & Janace
Timothy
Donna
Karl & Sandy
Steve & Diane
Tim & Christi
Troy & Cheri
Richard & Kimberly
Dylan & Susan
Steven & Ronn Jean
Jay
Brian & Nancy
Donald & Jean
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Bobby C & Kimberley
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Dee
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Schumacher
Schurman
Scott
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Seemann
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Russell
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Kirk & Cindy
Walter J
Robert & Nancy
Danny & Nancy
Angela & Shane
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Jerry
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Elmer & Pamela
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Maxine
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Hazel
Terry
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Snyder
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Jolene
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Rosemarie
Lowell
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Leah & Richard
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Betty
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Charles & Sharyn
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Matthew
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1. 7 Days a Week - Why wait when you
don’t have to. Call Mike’s Electric & Air
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3. Free Energy Survey - Want to know how
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Why buy new when fixing will do!
LAKE PONDEROSA ASSOCIATION OCTOBER MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBERSHIP/ADVERTISERS: There are currently 52 advertisers and 462 members which is 62% of the
membership
ON GOING BUSINESS UPDATES:
LPA AND UNIT LEADERS ACCOMPLISHEMENTS: The Unit Leaders finished the year with a very successful
potato bake and sported their favorite college apparel. They wanted to let everyone know that they
lost a Unit Leader, Dick Boyton who passed away in October. The cookbooks will be ready to purchase
by Thanksgiving and needed suggestions on how to get the info out to our lot owners. Barbie and Jim
offered to give up their spot with the flyer for the next Anchor if they would like. The University of
Iowa also would like more support for the Children’s Hospital. If anyone has anything to give it would
be appreciated. Once again, Thank you Unit Leaders for another great job.
OLD BUSINESS UPDATES:
ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES REPORTS:
TORNADO SIREN: The siren was not tested in September. Carter made the recommendation of having
the battery removed so we would not take the chance of it freezing like it did last year. Dave Arendt
Continued on page 11
B & B Tree Service, Inc.
Trimming to Complete Removal
Stump Grinding
Rock & Dirt Hauling
Mobile Home Removal
General Demolition
Phone: 641-623-3814
Cell: 641-990-7356
Space Available
Contact Laura Allen
Efficient Concrete
Sparks Energy
Homes & Foundations
Ponderosa Mini-Storage
Styrofoam blocks filled with concrete.
6 sizes available for all your storage
needs 10’ x 10’, 10’ x 15’
or 10’ x 20’ for smaller items
10’ x 25’ for appliances, cars
or boats 10’ x 30’ & 10’ x 40’
for larger boats or campers
Call 641-623-3399
We are not trying to be the biggest... Just the best!
Insured and bonded. Free estimates and quality work guaranteed!
Montezuma
Jay Sparks, Owner
Office: (641) 623-1400
Cell: (641) 660-2382
Established in 1990
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notified us that in 2012, every Fire Department, Police and Deputy sirens will have to be converted from
wide band to narrow band so there will be some cost in the future to do this.
WEB UPDATE: No report.
REFRIGERATOR: The Unit Leaders purchased new handles to replace the cracked ones.
HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS: The signs have been put together and are in the garage.
CIGARETTE BUTT RECEPTACLE: No report
NEW BUSINESS:
SIGNS: Barbie mentioned that the Eastside Lane sign, additional No Parking signs will be posted this
week.
CAUSEWAY: Barbie mentioned that they would be putting more rip rap on the causeway Thursday or
Friday.
DONATION: The annual fundraising campaign for the Fire Department is underway again for the year.
Bob motioned we donate $125.00 (the same as last year) and Jim seconded the motion. All were in
favor.
PARKING LOT: Jan Tope would like to see the parking lot sprayed for weeds, both the one in front of
the building as well as across the street. Dave offered to do this.
VANDALISM: There have been some reports of vandalism lately. There have been windows broken,
tools taken and a truck full of wood.
McGRIFF’S OF NEW
SHARON
1352 Hwy 63
641-637-4010
Open Daily 7-5:30, 7-4 Saturday
11-4 Sunday
www.lowry-realestate.com www.poweshiekmls.com or email us @ [email protected]
Members of the Poweshiek County Multiple Listing Service
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Contact: Craig Johnstone — PLS, PE
116 W. 4th Street S., PO Box 903
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-787-9600 Fax: 641-787-9602
Website: www.johnstoneandassociates.biz
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Boundary Determination
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Drainage
Email: [email protected]
• Indoor boat storage and winterization available.
• Centrally located in Poweshiek County near Interstate 80.
• New secure steel building.
• Rates based on the size of your watercraft.
• Pickup and delivery available if needed or you bring your
own.
Call 641-891-3973
for more information or
to reserve your spot!
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Coleman
Agency Inc.
Dana Coleman
Box 900
202 E. Grant - Monroe, IA 50170
Cell - 641-891-5615
641-259-2344
SHEPARDS AUTO
Salvage, Sales, Towing and
Redemption Center
Collision Repair
AAA Towing and Salvage Yard
641-623-2088
Auto Sales and
Can/Bottle Redemption Center
641-623-2277
103 S. Front St., Montezuma, IA 50171
Mon. - Fri. 9-5 and Sat 9-1
405 E. Main, Box 849
Montezuma, IA 50171
• Home • Auto • Life • SR-22
• Health • Boat • Motorcycle
641-623-4580
Servicing all of your personal & business needs
www.colemanagency.net
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK
Friendly people providing a full range of financial services for 63 years.
623-5105
106 South 2nd St.
Montezuma
Member FDIC
Complete Insurance
Services available
through
Arendt & Arendt
Insurance Agency,
Located at the Bank
LET’S GO FISHING
I’ve talked about this before and it continues to be one of our biggest issues. We have a serious issue
with the lower end of the food chain. Not enough for small fish to eat to get them over the hump when
they are large enough to feed on crappie and blue gill. Insects and the year hatch of bass, crappie, gills
etc. are all they have. We have no minnow forage base to really get them off to a good start. Plus we
don’t have enough shallow cover to protect the new fish hatch. We don’t have much mid range or deep
cover either. We need to put out lots of brush piles this winter.
Here’s what I want to do. We need dozens and dozens of cedar trees. We also need 15 to 20 guys to
cut the trees, store the trees, and help create brush piles to put on the ice in key locations. Anyone
wanting to help with this needs to call or email me, Harry Meek at 515-681-9799 or [email protected].
We also need lots of concrete blocks and ATVs to move them to the different locations. We need to get
the trees cut before the snow gets too deep in the ditches, early December. Then get them out on the
ice in February/March.
Harry Meek
Dan’s Septic Ser vices
(We’ve Expanded)
New Installation • Advantex • Multi-Flo
Enviroguard & Conventional Systems
Service Contracts, Troubleshooting & Pumping of all Systems
DNR Licensed, Certified Water Tester & Nationally Certified Installer
Our Prices Are Low!!
Lake Property Owner For 39 Years
Call 641-623-3455 223 Cottage Lane
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830 S. Front St., PO Box 610
Montezuma, Iowa 50171
Weekly trash pickup on Mondays.
1 1/2 to 30 yard containers available
641-623-5691
REMINDERS
• The 1st Annual Ponderosa Cookbooks are for sale. Have you placed your order yet?
For questions contact:
Rae Schurman
623-1090
Bea Henzel
623-4324
Vickie Gorman
623-3254
• Your 2010 Membership Letter will be sent out by the end of January.
Call the realtors who won the 2008
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Montezuma, IA 50171
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Financing Available
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• Mattresses
• Sofa / Loveseat
• Entertainment Centers
• Futons
• Recliners
$50 COUPON
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Exterior Window Shades
Free Estimates! (641) 521-2054
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Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9-5
Sat. 9-2
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AWNINGS INC.
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Any Purchase Above $499
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North Side of Square In Montezuma, Iowa
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641-623-2337
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405 W. Madison St.
Montezuma, IA (641)990-8775
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.green-servicesinc.com
24 Hour Emergency Service
We install and repair the following equipment:
Geothermal heat pumps • Furnace & A/C
Air to air heat pumps • Commercial refrigeration
Commercial & residential ventilation systems
Air quality products • And much more
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CHARLES D. JUNGE
WESLEY C. JUNGE
OWNERS
JUNGE HOMES, INC.
HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 7 AM - 9 PM
SUNDAY 8 AM - 8 PM
“Specializing in Custom
ICF Energy Efficient Homes”
201 S. FRONT STREET
MONTEZUMA, IOWA
PHONE - 641-623-2161
FAX - 641-623-2103
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
115 HILLCREST RIDGE
MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 (641) 623-6530
24 HOUR ATM INSIDE FRONT DOOR
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117 Years
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Also Insurance and Real Estate
Call: Todd Nelson
Cell: 319-361-0413
Ponderosa: 641-623-4341
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Ice
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Propane Exchanges
Western Union
Money Orders
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Septic Systems,
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Shop (641) 623-3471
PHONE 623-5766
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5172 80th Street
Montezuma, Iowa 50171
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Montezuma, Iowa 50171
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Top dollar available for your trade-in.
Customer Satisfaction Is Our Greatest Aim!
641-623-2177
800-247-0092
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