August 2016 Newsletter

City of Milo
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AUGUST, 2016
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St. Paul Lutheran Church Picnic
Lacona Celebration - August 27th
St. Paul Lutheran (Germantown)
Church will host their annual
picnic on Sunday, August 7th.
The church is located in rural
Lacona - Germantown.
The stand opens at 3:00 pm. Come enjoy
homemade ice cream, homemade pie, fried
chicken, beefburgers and more. There will be kid
games & adult tournaments.
Entertainment by the Al Butler Family will begin at
5:00 pm and last until 6:30 pm. Come listen to some
great singing and fun!
The annual Lacona celebration will be held
Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th.
Friday night features lawn tractor pulls and food.
Saturday begins with a 5K run, the parade follows
at 11 am. Throughout the day there will be a tractor
show, music and entertainment, games of chance,
BBQ contest, bag tournament, horse shoes, drawings,
food, fire department demonstration.
Registration information for the 5K run and a
schedule of events are featured later in this
newsletter. Fun for all ages!
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CITY OF MILO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 MAIN STREET, MILO, IOWA
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
AND COUNCIL: Mayor and Council discussed
participating in the Milo 4th of July Parade. Mayor
informed council about Congressman David’s Young
visit to Milo on June 11, 2016. Councilman Uttley
informed council that the Milo Lion’s Club did not
receive the Prairie Meadows Grant. Uttley shared
plans for the trail and installation of benches.
ADJOURNMENT – Doss motioned to adjourn at
7:27 p.m. Second by Graham. Ayes-all. Motion
carried.
Milo City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hall at 7:00 p.m. Council answering roll call:
Kinser, Doss, Graham and Uttley. Sinclair was
absent. Kinser motioned to approve the agenda.
Second by Doss. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Motion
by Doss to approve the consent agenda including
May 6 and May 23, 2016 council meeting minutes
and accounts payable from May 17 – June 6, 2016,
in the amount of $29,932.55; the 4th of July Board
Meeting Minutes; Casey’s Tobacco Permit 2016-2017;
and the resignation of Norman Wadle from the
Milo Board of Adjustments. Second by Uttley.
Ayes-all. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION LOAN
NOTE, SERIES 2016: Motion by Doss to approve the
resolution approving and authorizing and providing
for the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the Notes;
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate. Second
by Uttley. Ayes-Kinser, Doss, Graham, Uttley. NaysNone. Absent-Sinclair. Motion carried. Motion by
Graham to approve a resolution 764-2016 to transfer
funds from the ambulance replacement fund into
the general ambulance replacement fund to be used
toward the purchase of the 2016 ambulance. Second
by Doss. Ayes-Kinser, Doss, Graham, Uttley. Naysnone. Absent-Sinclair. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Council discussed the storm
water run-off and directed Doug Hembry to
contact Hall Engineering to establish a system to
alleviate excess storm water run-off. Mayor
suggested moving the item to the strategic planning
work session. Mayor Hall shared the progress report
for Centennial Park Memorial Gardens stating the
upcoming workdays for June 18th 1-3pm; June 21st
6-8pm; June 23rd 6-8pm.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Hembry shared
information regarding the recent asphalt updates
being done at various areas in Milo. The 4th of July
preparations are underway.
NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Kinser to approve the
deck permit for 204 S 3rd Street. Second by Graham.
Ayes-all. Motion carried. Motion by Doss to allow
Grant Minton to sell fresh produce as it becomes
available. The location would be near the library.
Second by Graham. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Renee Hembry suggested to
council that new permanent flower pots be installed
on Main Street. Council discussed and agreed.
PROPOSITIONS AND REMARKS FROM MAYOR
— By Order of the Milo City Council,
Misti Kosman, Milo City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY OF MILO STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORK SESSION
CITY HALL, 100 MAIN STREET, MILO, IOWA
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
Milo City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hall at 7:00 p.m. Council answering roll call: Kinser,
Doss, Graham and Uttley. Sinclair was absent. Doss
motioned to approve the agenda. Second by Kinser.
Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Mayor Hall introduced the Centennial Park
maintenance position and asked for discussion.
Councilman Graham suggested posting the opening.
Mayor asked if the wage would be $10 / hour up to
$1,000 per growing season. Council discussed what
work would be expected such as fall foliage clean off
and spring cleanup and sprucing up before the 4th
of July event. Councilman Uttley said that
volunteers are rare for this type of ongoing care. It
would be best to find a group of volunteers or youth
groups to help with this project. Councilman Uttley
asked about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and
the ballparks during the summer months.
Councilman Graham said that it has always been the
responsibility of the Little League to upkeep the
bathrooms and pick-up trash during the ball season.
Mayor Hall will look into contacting the Little
League Board. Mayor Hall then asked if council
would like to have the strategic planning meeting
once a month. Council agreed that the meeting
should be once a month after the first regular
council meeting.
Motion by Doss to adjourn. Second by Graham.
Ayes-all. Motion carried.
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— By Order of the Milo City Council,
Misti Kosman, Milo City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY OF MILO COUNCIL MEETING
would be an action item for the July 18 School Board
Meeting. Councilman Uttley discussed the Lion’s
Club aspect of the idea agreeing that the Lion’s Club
would be agreeable to that. Mr. Galvin also shared
that the school was accepted to the Food Bank of
Iowa program and will be opening a food pantry for
local use.
PROPOSITIONS AND REMARKS FROM MAYOR
AND COUNCIL: Mayor Hall said that it is important
to keep an open line of communication between the
school and the city. Hall then said that the event for
Representative David Young went well. Hall asked
about plans for council to participate in the parade.
Discussion followed. Councilman Sinclair informed
council that the youth are climbing on top of the
City Park bathrooms again. Council discussed the
dangers of this and the fact that the Sheriff need to
issue a report before council can react to the
situation. Councilman Uttley asked that rock be
placed on various corners around Milo and a few
road repairs be completed prior to the 4th of July.
Uttley then asked about the lights being replaced
within City Park. City Clerk answered that they have
not been delivered yet and that Hembry has
followed up several times.
ADJOURNMENT – Graham motioned to
adjourn at 8:09 p.m. Second by Sinclair. Ayes-all.
Motion carried.
CITY HALL, 100 MAIN STREET, MILO, IOWA
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
Milo City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hall at 7:00 p.m. Council answering roll call: Kinser,
Graham and Uttley and Sinclair. Doss was absent.
Kinser motioned to approve the agenda. Second by
Graham. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Motion by
Graham to approve the consent agenda including
June 6, 2016 council meeting minutes and accounts
payable from June 7 – June 20, 2016, in the amount
of $345,934.77; the 4th of July Board Meeting
Minutes; and the May Treasurer’s Report. Second by
Kinser. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Tabled. City Clerk shared that
Doug Hembry has contacted Hall Engineering
regarding the storm water runoff and left a message.
Hopefully Hall Engineering will be contacting the
City soon.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Michelle Fuller, member of the
4th of July Board, addressed council regarding the
new items of laser tag and street pong as well as a
bags tournament. And presented the 2016 posters to
the council. Fuller also asked for volunteers the day
of the 4th. Council discussed moving the July 4
council meeting to July 11. Uttley motioned to move
the council meeting to July 11 at the Milo Library.
Second by Sinclair. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Council
discussed without action hiring a person to change
the city information sign. Mayor and Council
discussed the process for employee reviews and set
the date for July 11 and July 18 council meetings.
Council discussed future maintenance of the
Centennial Park Gardens indicating that the pay be
commensurate with the experience and degree of
maintenance. Motion by Graham. Second by Uttley.
Ayes-all. Motion carried. Council asked City Clerk to
post and report back at a future council meeting.
Mayor Hall announced that William’s Machine Shop
has donated $2,500 to the City of Milo. Council
agreed to use the money to improve Main Street by
purchasing more permanent flower containers.
Mayor Hall will write a thank you note to William’s
Machine Shop.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Delane Galvin addressed
council regarding the driveway for the daycare and
the need to ensure the proper drainage. He also
discussed with council paving the softball fields
entrance and inquired if the Lion’s Club was still
interested in providing the labor if the school
provides the materials. Galvin indicated that it
— By Order of the Milo City Council,
Misti Kosman, Milo City Clerk
4th of July Contest Winners
Essay Contest Winner - Dominic Wadle
Volleyball Tournament Winners - The Other Side
Bags Tournament Winners - Chris and Tory Mount
Slow Pitch Softball Tournament Winners –
Reynolds and Crew
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MINUTES
CITY OF MILO COUNCIL MEETING
funding segment. Hall invited Dustin Miller to come
to a future council meeting to discuss ideas and
information regarding planning and funding for
infrastructure updates. Councilman Uttley
mentioned a ditch area in the south area of town
that needs mowed. Mayor Hall commented on the
4th of July celebration and thanked Doug Hembry,
Joel Mosher, Gene Stone and the 4th of July Board
for all their hard work preparing for the celebration.
ADJOURNMENT – Doss motioned to adjourn at
7:23 p.m. Second by Uttley. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
MILO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 100 MAIN STREET, MILO, IA
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
Milo City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hall at 7:00 p.m. Council answering roll call: Doss,
Graham, and Uttley. Sinclair and Kinser were absent.
Doss motioned to approve the agenda. Second by
Uttley. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Motion by Uttley to
approve the consent agenda including June 20, 2016
council meeting minutes and accounts payable from
June 21 – July 11, 2016, in the amount of
$37,475.15; the 4th of July Board Meeting Minutes;
and the Centennial Park photo progress report.
Second by Doss. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Hall shared that Doug
Hembry did connect with Hall Engineering and that
later in the month plans will be made to address city
issues.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Graham to approve a
deck building permit for 209 Belmont Street, Milo,
Iowa. Second by Uttley. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Mayor Hall then introduced the Centennial Park
Maintenance Position and then opened for
discussion. Motion by Graham to approve
contracting Tammy Bruce for $1,500 per season
which would include Spring and Fall clean-up and
up to 20 hours of monthly garden maintenance.
Invoices would be turned in for compensation.
Second by Doss. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Mayor Hall
introduced the option of shifting the council
meetings in August. Motion by Doss to move August
council meetings to August 8 and August 22 at the
Community Center or the Library. Second by Uttley.
Ayes-all. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jim Quick addressed
council regarding the 4th of July Board needing
a place on city property to store the accumulated
items from year to year that is secure. The items
accumulated are golf games, picture cut-outs, bags
tournament boards, etc. Council discussed sizes
and options and locations. Mayor Hall asked that
Quick talk to Doug Hembry and come up with
pricing and sizes for storage shed and place on a
future council agenda.
PROPOSITIONS AND REMARKS FROM MAYOR
AND COUNCIL: Mayor Hall shared that she had
attended the Regulations and Resources for Small
City Water Infrastructure Workshop in Ogden. The
Department of Natural Resources presented
information and then Dustin Miller, legal counsel for
the Iowa League of Cities, presented a planning and
— By Order of the Milo City Council,
Misti Kosman, Milo City Clerk
4th of July Kiddie Parade Winners
Theme
1st place - Trace and Molly Storm
2nd place - Olivia Costigan
3rd place - Lilliana Spear and Drake Reynolds
Novelty
1st Place - Remy Bolton
2nd place - Anna Hall
3rd place - Harlan Miller
Bikes
1st place - Andrew Martin
2nd place - Abbey Peterson
3rd place - Jaxson Brock
Patriotic
1st place - Makayla Costigan
2nd place - Carson Fredregill
3rd place - Tatum and Tinley Spear
Milo’s Got Talent Winners
13 years old and Above Division
1st Place - Emma Konrad
2nd Place - Madison Archer
12 years old and Below Division
1st place - Dawson Konrad
2nd place - Olivia Harrington
4th of July Coloring Contest Winners
Olivia Costigan - 1st Grade
Carly Penick - 3rd Grade
Josie Kosman - 5th Grade
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Milo 4th of July Essay Contest
By Dominic Wadle
When we sell out, we go to Mary Konrad’s house
where we can see the fireworks. That is where all of
my family and I watch the 15 minute firework show.
After that, my mom and I go out in the night, pick
up all the signs, and take down decorations, and
wrap up the celebration of America.
After I get this all done, I think to myself about the
real reason of the 4th of July. It’s the day that the
Declaration of Independence was signed, when all
Americans became free. That’s the real reason why so
many Americans have such a happy, fun filled,
amazing day. It took me a long time to express how
much The Milo 4th of July means to me in this essay
which I’m very happy to share with you today.
Thank you for supporting the Milo 4th of July.”
“The reason I like the 4th of the July is because
I wake up in the morning with butterflies in
my stomach.
I think that’s only because I realized that I have to
dress up just to get all muddy in the Milo Filthy Fun
Mud Run. I get there and just the thought of the
word “GO!” gets to me, but by the time we reach the
mud, I dive in to every portion I find. After I get
congratulated, I head home, shower, and grab my
walkie-talkie, and find out where my mom, Erica, is.
She does so much for the Milo 4th of July. It’s hard
to express the hard work put into the 4th from all of
the commitee. Once I find my mom, I ask her what I
can do to help set up, whether it’s putting up signs,
taking stuff somewhere, or really anything she needs.
By the time I get done, it’s parade time. The Milo
4th of July parade is one of the biggest events that
really pulls the people in. Last year, I was the “Prince
of the Milo 4th of the July”, and when I was riding
in the convertible through the streets, Main St had a
lot of people, but once I got near the park, IT WAS
PACKED!!! I couldn’t see one open spot in the park.
Me and the Princess, who happened to be my
cousin, Ali Wadle, were both handing out candy . By
the time we got to the other end of the park, we had
only one box of candy left and we started out with
three. Since the Milo parade is usually so big, I’m
able to grab a second ride through the parade in a
firetruck or ambulance with my uncle, Brian
Hertzler, who is a firefighter for the Lacona Fire
Dept. After the parade is over, I’m on my own for a
little while, which usually means hanging out with
friends, buying food or drinks, or just being plain
silly, which a lot of people say I’m really good at.
Toward the end of the night, I stay around the
park to draw the names for the Milo 4th of July
raffle, which I’ve heard is a good one this year. All
the kids get on stage and pull lots of tickets out of
the big barrel. By the time that is over, everyone just
lingers around waiting for the big moment of what
everyone loves after a great day of celebrating
America...fireworks!!!
My mom, usually another commitee member, and
I, all hop on a golf cart, and drive out to the ball
parks and other peoples back yards near where the
fireworks go off, and sell foot and a half long, red,
white, and blue GLOWSTICKS, which all the kids
love. Almost all of the kids are asking their
parents,”Ooooo, Mom, Dad, I want one of
those...can I have one, please???” And they usually
go quicker than what we expect.
2016 Milo 4th of July Parade Winners
Floats
1st - Kappelman Appliance
2nd - VBS Milo Methodist Church
3rd - SEW Class of 1978
Cars
1st - Lee Glenn
2nd - Details Plus
3rd - Chad Keller
Horses
1st - Charles Richardson
2nd - Duane Stewart
3rd - Band and Horses
Novelty
1st - Ron Fridley
2nd - Jayne Moore
3rd - Kade Collins
Antique Tractors
1st - Keagan Jacobs
2nd - Matt Fleagle
3rd - Vance Ohnemus
MILO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
FOR AUGUST
The August 2016 Milo City Council Meetings will
be held at the Milo Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
on August 8, 2016 and August 22, 2016.
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Food Assistance Information
Warren County Historical Society
Food Bank
There will be a food bank alternating every other
month between Milo and Lacona. The first one will
be in Lacona on August 11th. Then September 8th in
Milo, October 13th in Lacona and November 10th
in Milo. It will be on the second Thursday of each
month from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Location to be
announced. Please bring sacks, boxes, baskets
or something to carry food home. Please spread
the word.
“What We Do With the Things You Entrust to Us”
is the Warren County Historical Society (WCHS)
program on August 23rd.
The mission of the WCHS is to collect, preserve,
and create interest in the cultural, political and
economic heritage of our county. (It is so stated on
our website www.warrencountyhistory.org)
Our Tuesday, August 23rd, program will explain
how we do that. Juanita Ott will speak about our
PastPerfect software program and how we use it to
keep track of the donations we have and have
received since we began using it and Mary
McCormick will explain how objects in the museum
are displayed. Before and after the program people
are invited to tour the museum and the library. The
program begins at 7:00 pm but the doors will open
at 6:15 pm. The building is located to the east of the
Warren County fair grounds. Enter by the main gate
and turn right through the camp grounds.
Also available on the WCHS web site are the
digitized Indianola newspapers from the late 1850s
through 1923. They can be searched with high speed
internet. There is high speed internet available at the
WCHS for those who don’t have it at home. This has
been made available through a grant from the Warren
County Philanthropic Partnership and donations from
Peoples Bank, Community Bank, Hy-Vee, the Board of
Supervisors, St. Charles Bank, Phillips Floors, Norwalk
Ready Mix, the Warren County Genealogical Society,
Weinman Insurance, Overton Funeral Home, Casey’s,
and Annette Rath. It takes a little patience at first to
work with the newspapers but it is worth the effort.
The Log Cabin Festival will be September 24th
and 25th. The theme is “Warren County Youth
Making History”. Youth age 5-19 can enter contests
as individuals or a group to showcase their
organization and its contributions to their
community. For more information check the web
site, check us out on Facebook or call the society at
515-961-8085.
Our meeting night is also Burger King night. You
can help us financially by buying your evening meal
at Burger King between 5 pm and 8 pm. A
percentage of the sales comes to WCHS. Bring your
meal from any source and join us to eat and visit
from 6:15 to 7:00 before the meeting.
Our regular hours are Thursdays 9 am to 4 pm and
Saturdays 9 am to Noon. Come visit us.
Food Bank of Iowa Program
In an additional program, Southeast Warren
Schools was accepted to the Food Bank of Iowa
program and will be opening a food pantry for local
use at the High School in Liberty Center. This Food
Bank is in the beginning stages. Information will be
released when it is up and running.
Weekend Warrior Backpack Program
Available for students enrolled in 3-year-old
preschool through 6th grade at Southeast Warren
Schools. Every Friday, kids are sent home with a bag
of meals and snacks for the weekend Call (641) 4663331 ext. 225 or (641) 466-3510 at the Southeast
Warren High School to sign up. Sign-up information
will also be available at the Southeast Warren
Schools Student Registration on August 9th.
Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal Sites
Meal Sites are available Monday thru Friday 9:00
am to 1:00 pm and meals are served at 11:45 am.
The communities of Warren County offer
Congregate Meal Sites as a nutrition option for
persons 60 years and up. Suggested contribution of
$3.50 for people over 60 years and the cost of $7.68
meal for anyone under 60. Our local Congregate
Meal Site is located in Lacona. If you would like
meals delivered or for meal site information, please
contact Vicki at 515-961-1003 or
[email protected]
July 4th Car Show Winners
People’s Choice Award
1st place - Peter Brock
2nd place - Jason Tuttle
Chick Magnet - Chad Keller
Most likely to get a ticket - Mike Verwers
Best Paint - Jason Hoch
Most Original - Jack Bivans
Best Hot Rod - Jim Sutton
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Milk Money Scholarship Fund
Library News
We are taking donations for a special fund for
students at the Southeast Warren School Milo
Primary Center to pay for afternoon milk, grades
K to 3rd. This afternoon milk is the extra milk
students have during snack time. Not all families are
able to afford this extra milk fee and it is not covered
by the free and reduced lunch program.
If you would like to contribute to this fund, please
mail your check, payable to Southeast Warren
Community Schools, to the Milo Primary School,
316 N. 5th Street, and designate it to the Milk
Money Fund or contact Patty Harrington, 641-9426216, at the Milo Primary School after August 8th. A
semester of afternoon milk for one child is $31.50.
We have received a donation of 10 cutting
boards that say “Give us this day our daily
bread…“ thanks to the generosity of Diane Hall at
Promotions Plus. The first 10 people who donate
$31.50 or more, after August 8th, will receive a
cutting board. The boards are approximately 6" wide
by 13" long.
Let’s get ready to go back to school! On Thursday,
August 18th at 6:30 pm the Milo Public Library will
have a back to school pizza party and BINGO. Many
of the prizes on BINGO will be school supplies.
Come celebrate the wonderful summer that we have
had at the library and get ready to start school.
Are you trying to stay inside and beat the heat?
Come check out our wonderful selection of family
videos at the library. I try to keep many of the new
releases and the best part is that they are free to
check out.
Let me say thank-you to all of the children that
participated in our Summer Reading Program this
year. Got to say it was one of the best ever. I had a
great group of kids and a great group of helpers. You
all were wonderful!
Milo UMC Service Times
Service times for the Milo United Methodist
Church have changed to 10:15 a.m. Sunday School
will stay at 9:30 a.m.
July 4th Tractor Show Winners
People’s Choice
1st place - Sylvester Dittmer
2nd place - Scott Wilmeth
3rd place - Ken Core
This fund was started eight years ago and provided
milk for many students both during the first and
second semesters. The Milo Methodist Church and
the Milo Lions started this fund. The goal is to
provide afternoon milk to any of the students who
weren’t receiving, who wished to have it. Last year
47 students were provided a semester of milk at the
Primary School. There is no income requirement
anyone is eligible. Some students use the Fund for
both semesters, others just in the fall or spring.
The Milk Money Fund is run through the school
lunch program and all deposits and charges are
tracked, while maintaining the confidentially of the
students receiving milk. You can be confident that
your donation is going directly to a child.
Oldest Tractor - Glen Ogle
Best Date Night Tractor - AJ Johnson
CITYOFMILO.COM
Are you part of a Milo organization? Do you own a
business with a Milo address? The City of Milo has a
website where you can list your business or
organization for free it’s cityofmilo.com!
If you already utilize this website to the promote
your organization or business, then take a moment
to review your information online to ensure it is
updated. This can be done by emailing your updated
information to [email protected].
Please note that it is the responsibility of the
organization/business to maintain accurate
information on the website.
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Milo Lions News
Independence Day 2016 has come and gone, and a
lovely day it was with gentle temperatures and mostly
overcast skies. Large crowds watched the parade,
wiped out concessions, and patronized Milo Lions
Bingo and bounce houses. Thank-you! And I believe I
owe our Bingo patrons an apology. I checked to make
sure we started with a complete set of Bingo balls, but
I cannot say that we ended with a complete set. I’m
inclined to think the set we used wasn’t designed for
the cage we used. And I was so intent upon
maintaining control of a cage that acted more like a
mad gumball machine, that I don’t think I was much
fun. I am happier to say that, for most of the
afternoon, patrons enjoyed the Bingo stylings of my
son Tristan. Calling Bingo is his favorite part of the
4th of July, and it shows. He surprised me too by
pointing out that this was his 10th year calling. I’m
sure he’s right. Clearly, I’ve reached the age where I
wonder, “Where has the time gone?” “B-4! And after!”
Lion Jay Mosher counted 113 “runners” as they
passed his station on the 4th of July morning Fun
Run. And some folks began calling my station
Cheaters Corner. In that I’m perfecting my best
Sergeant Schultz (Hogan’s Heroes) impression, I have
no idea what they’re talking about. “I see nothing!”
(OK, that’s too easy.) “I know nothing!” (That’s a lot
harder.) What I do know is that we’re grateful to
those who “organized” the Fun Run and those who
participated. Big thank-yous to those who set-up
obstacles as well as the folks who graciously allowed
the course to cross their property. We’re always
looking for interesting, and generally simple,
obstacles to add to the run. If you have a great idea,
please do not keep it to yourself!
Thursday evening August 25, the Milo Lions
Club will host its annual “Steak Fry.” Yes, we take
some license with the “Steak” part, because some
years we’ve opted for Iowa Chops. (Our thanks to
Lion Darrell Goering Jr.). The Milo Lions Steak Fry
serves as our open house, a chance for prospective
members to come and eat and learn something
about who we are and what we do. Lions Clubs
worldwide devote themselves to service, particularly
in areas of eyesight, hearing, diabetes, and disaster
relief. In Iowa, Lions Clubs support the University of
Iowa’s Eye Bank, Kids’ Sight vision screening for
preschool and kindergarten kids, Leader Dog training
and placement, and camps devoted to kids with
vision issues, hearing loss, or diabetes. Locally, your
Milo Lions Club is building a pedestrian/bike trail,
sponsoring scholarships, collecting eye glasses and
hearing aids to be recycled, and, year-to-year,
working on other community improvements. It takes
time, treasure, and talent to do what we do. We’d
welcome any of the three you’d care to donate.
We’re always looking for new members.
Ken Smith of Milo will serve as President of the
Milo Lions Club 2016-2017. Ken is also Zone Chair
for our portion of Iowa 9SW. We thank Milo Lions
Club President 2015-2016 Terry Davis for his service.
The Milo Lions will not meet July 28 or August 11.
— Lion Alan S. Gardner
Milo 4th of July 2016 Royalty
Queen - Samantha Benesh
King - Tylar Konrad
Great job by all contestants who sold raffle tickets!
Your participants were:
Aubrey Snuggs
Shelbi Wadle
Faith Fuller
McKyinnah Spear
Kaylee Tigner
Logan Montgomery
Thank you all for your hard work and for
supporting these kids to help make a difference for
our annual celebration!!!
Vacation Bible School
Milo Christian Union
Church will have their
Vacation Bible School,
beginning Sunday, August 7th
through Wednesday, August 10th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
for all children finishing grades K-6th grade.
Come and join in the fun!!
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Fifth Annual Lacona Celebration 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, August 27th 9:00 am The route will be both on and off road and will wind through beautiful native prairie on the outskirts of Lacona. The perfect route for a run or leisurely walk. All proceeds from this walk/run will go back to fund adult fitness equipment in the city park. Race Day Check­In: 8:00­8:45am, runners and walkers at the Lacona Park First name
Last name
age (on race day) Street address
city, state, zip
phone/email
T­shirt size: (circle one)
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l
xl
xxl ​ nd​
Age divisions: 16 and under, 17 and over (adult) Medals will be awarded for 1st​
, 2​, and 3rd
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place in each division. Medal awarded for most improved time from 2015 5K also. Registration: $25.00 if registered by August 10th
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, $30 up to day of race. Please add $5.00 for xxl t­shirt. Late registrations are not guaranteed a shirt or correct size. Make checks payable to Lacona Celebration Committee and mail form and fee to:
Lacona Celebration 5K PO Box 148 Lacona, Iowa 50139 WAIVER AND RELEASE STATEMENT (All participants must read and sign) In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I hereby represent that I have read this application fully and certify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event and that I am physically able to participate in it and have no medical conditions that prevent my participation. I hereby by for myself, heirs, executors and administrators waive and release all claims against the Lacona Celebration Committee, City of Lacona, USA Track & Field, and all organizers and sponsors involved with this event. Signature:
Date: *Complete and separate form required for each participant, in the event of heavy rain or lightning the event may be cancelled. *Sanctioned by USA Track & Field Milo 4th of July 2016 Raffle Winners
Two Rounds of Golf at Toad Valley - Rose Moore and
Luke Lane
Wine Tasting for 8 at Summerset Winery - Chris King
$188 money raffle - Rick Burket
Playstation 4 - Deanna Pierce
Pink Hope Golf Balls - Jan Wadle
External Battery Charger - Jason Putz
32" LED TV - Allan Benesh
6-Person Raft - Shawna Snuggs
Mini Keurig Coffee Maker - Jennifer Lane
20 Volt Dewalt Drill - Ron Miller
Realtree Camo Suitcase - Izak Cook
Samsonite Rolling Suitcase - Tracy Kyner
Snap-On Pressure Washer - Steph Montgomery
Newton Speedway Tickets - Patricia Else
Shop Vac - Sonya Alexander
Folding Work Light - Curtis Kelderman
Lap Quilt - Elisha Young
Fire Ring - Sadie Kennedy
Car Cleaning Kit - Zach Audetut
Minions Power Car - Nancy Bell
Bluetooth Worksite Radio - Laura Benesh
Retired Longaberger Picnic Basket - Damon Quick
Stainless Steel Cookware Set - Lee Adams
Longaberger Americana Large Mosaic - Sarah Wadle
Shark Steam Mop - Mark Herold
Red Cup & Martini Outdoor Light Set - Delton Lawton
Travel Hammock - Chris Boyd
3-Person Dome Tent - Diane Williams
His & Hers Fishing Poles - Kaitlin Coffman
Garden Hose - Allan Benesh
Smart Cook Single Crock Pot - Marilyn Smith
Double Serving Crock Pot - Kylee Horton
Membership to Sam’s Club - Gary Snuggs
Camo Apron and Mitt Set - Jennifer Mihalovich
Light up Solar System - Deidre Donner
Porch Heater - Zack Blair
Portable Tire Inflator - Lacey Short
Sport Pro Underwater Camera - Robert Beardsley
Roadside Emergency Auto Kit - Mark Simmons
Bluetooth Speaker - Maggie Deskin
Bluetooth Alarm Clock - Brent Spear
Nerf Gun Elite N-Strike Demolisher - Kane Ellenwood
Nerf Gun Elite - N-Strike Blaster - Pamela Bruce
Nerf Gun Rebelle Bow & Arrow - Luanne Alexander
Pyrex 20 piece Glass Storage Set - Jeff McDonald
American Flag Beach Towel - Linda Panique
Hawkeye Backpack - Rick Chambers
3M Gift Basket - Joseph Reeves
Lawn Blankets - Ron Miller and Al Graham
2 Solar Powered Decorative Lanterns and Pattern
Coloring Books - Jessie Irving
Child’s Knitting Machine - Alicia Sullivan
Bowhunting Electronic Game - Chris Tracy
Color Wonder Fun Transfer Kit - Karen Abel
Color Wonder AirBrush Kit - Michelle Spear
Selfie Sticks - Jennifer Lane and Joe Kinser
Thank You
We wanted to thank everybody for the benefit
dinner on Sunday, July 10th. It was a wonderful
success. Mark and I can’t express our appreciation
enough to the people that donated items, bought
the donations, the people that cooked, served
and cleaned up, the auctioneers and everyone
who attended.
Special thanks to Milo United Methodist Church,
Amy Johnson, Molly Audetat, Kristie Storm, Kim
DeLay and Laura Benesh.
We also wanted to thank family and friends for
being with us throughout the whole ordeal. The
donations will go a long way to help with
modifications to the house.
— Thanks again, Mark and Sue Nickum
Warren County Conservation
Upcoming August Events
August
1
Grant Park StoryWalk Begins
4 & 6 Hunter Education
7
Dutch Oven Cooking
12
Stand Up Paddleboarding
19
Summer Movie Night
20
Bowfishing Basics
20
Stand Up Paddleboarding
24
Summertime Story & S’mores
28
Warren County Farm Tour
Visit warrenccb.org/events for updated
descriptions, times, locations & to register. Come to
10 events in 2016 and win a tree themed prize! Have
a WCCB staff member sign your sheet at each event
you attend.
Visit us on the web at:
www.cityofmilo.com
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Warren County Farm Tour – 2016
Southeast Warren Schools
Important Dates to Remember
Join the tour (drive yourself) to any or all of eight
niche farms to see, learn and enjoy life on small
rural specialty farms located throughout our county.
This free, family event is on Sunday, August 28,
2016 with farms open to the public from 11 am to
6 pm. Maps and more information are available at
City Hall in Milo and various locations throughout
the county and on the FB page and website:
warrencountyfarmtour.com.
Some of the things to do include pick your own
berries, vegetables, aronia berries and see unique,
restored farm equipment. See fainting goats, bunnies,
belted Galloway cattle, organic worm castings, straw
bale garden, chickens, turkeys and ducks and arts &
crafts. There will be live music, kids fishing,
horseback riding and lots of good stuff to purchase
such as jams & jellies, goat milk soap, pickled beets
& relishes, pottery and honey.
Each farm will offer food selections that include
some how-to demonstrations at the Willis vegetable
garden. The Warren County Pork Producers will grill
at the picnic pavilion at the Annett Nature Center
and the Fairview Community Church will have an
ice cream social in the afternoon. Ferinheit Wood
Grilled Pizza will be featured at the Laotian Farm and
grilled hot dogs at the Crooked Hedge Farm.
North of Indianola, the Edge of the Woods
Raspberry Farm will host the Warren County
Cattlemen’s Association and the Outside Scoop pink
ice cream truck. Sample some of the unique ways to
eat Aronia berries at Fogle’s Organic Aronia Berry
farm. Learn how to grow your own food at the
Central Iowa Organic Fertilizer farm with worm
castings!
This is the second year for the Tour. Sign-up at
each farm’s welcome table to win a farm’s gift basket.
Aug.
Aug.
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Aug.
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1-12
1-4
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Driver Education Classes
High School Football Camp
Youth Football Camp
Warhawk Open Golf Tournament
Fall Sports Practices begin
All Student Registration, 4-8 pm at HS
Jr-Sr High Open House
Primary & Intermediate Open House
First day of school
Please contact the Southeast Warren
Superintendent’s Office with any questions regarding
these events at (641) 466-3510.
CHICKEN REGISTRATION
The City of Milo is requiring current chicken
owners to register their flock at city hall. This is due
to a change in city ordinance which no longer allows
citizens to maintain poultry within the city limits of
Milo. Current poultry owners are grandfathered in,
on the condition that the chickens are registered at
City Hall. Registration forms are available at City
Hall or by calling 641-942-6241.
Yard Sale Ads
The City Council recently approved allowing
garage sale ads within the Milo Newsletter.
Due to limited space, the Milo Newsletter will only
allow 18 yard sale ads per month for anyone with a
Milo address. The submission guidelines are:
Name: Contact person in case of questions
Format: Date, Time, Address, and a 10 word description
Size: 1.75" x 3.5"
Cost: $10 cash due upon submission
Deadline: 15th of the month to the City Clerk
Questions: Call City Hall at 641-942-6241
Newsletter Submissions
Please contact Patty Harrington, 641-942-6232,
or Misti Kosman at the Milo City Hall, 641-942-6241,
to submit items for the newsletter. Items may also
be emailed to Patty at [email protected].
Submissions to the Milo Newsletter are due by the
20th of the preceding month.
Questions regarding new advertising should be
directed to Sonny Weeks, 641-942-6247, or Misti
Kosman at the Milo City Hall. Changes by current
advertisers can be submitted to Patty Harrington.
Golf Cart Registration
If you own or are thinking of
purchasing a golf cart for use
within the city limits of Milo,
please contact City Hall for
registration information! 641-942-6241 or email
[email protected]
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2016 Lacona Celebration Schedule of Events
Theme: The Good Old Days
Friday, August 26, 2016
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Garden Tractor Pulls
Slow Pitch Softball Lacona Little League Field
Saturday, August 27, 2016
7:30-9:30 am
7:30-8:45 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:00-3:00 pm
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am-1:30 pm
12:30 pm
12:00 noon
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30-2:45 pm
2:45-4:00 pm
2:30-3:30 pm
3:30-5:00 pm
4:00-4:15 pm
4:15-5:00 pm
5:00-5:30 pm
5:30-6:00 pm
6:00-9:00 pm
9:00 pm
11:00 am-9:00 pm
Pancake Breakfast - park
5K Run Registration – park
Slow Pitch Softball Lacona Little League Field
5K Run Race
Vendor Fair - Community Center/Tennis Court
Parade Registration and Line Up – school
Parade
Bart Stanley (singer)
Quilts of Valor and Service Pins – Lacona Legion
Tractor Weigh-In at Coop following parade
Horseshoe Tournament
Tractor Pulls – Mill Street
Indianola Dance Academy Baton Clinic and Performance
Kiddie Tractor Pulls
Lifeflight Demo – Lacona Fire Department (Football field)
Bag Tournament SEW Trap (front of community center)
Announce Parade-Tractor Pulls-5K Run Winners
Cake Walk SEW United Methodist Youth Group
Pie in the Face – Jerrod, Troy, Bev and Damon
Pie Auction SEW After Prom
Butler Family and Friends
Raffle drawings
Concessions
All Day Games of Chance - Whitebreast 4H Club/SEW After Prom
12 noon-8:00 pm Bingo- SEW Spanish Club/SEW After Prom
Log Cabin Activities - 12 Noon-5:00 pm – Display of antiques and
Lacona memorabilia, stilts, graces, hoops, Indian tug-o-war, checkers,
rubber chicken throwing