Metered bag system debate echoes city council
City council heard negative feedback on garbage collection and discussed adopting a metered bag system used in Estherville Spirit Lake and other towns citing ecological concerns with plastic bags and rising oil prices. The piece also notes fears of unequal impact and mentions TV overuse and a futuristic stainless steel videotape headstone advertised for $6000.
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Estherville
Spirit Lake
Florida
We For TV
Plans for 79th Labor Day Celebration Proceed Without Flea Market
The 79th Labor Day Celebration plans to proceed with an archery show led by Mike Origer of Estherville and a home talent show at the school. The flea market is canceled due to lack of suitable facilities. The Demolition Derby contest aims to attract about 60 entrants, with wrecking set to begin Monday afternoon. The Graettinger Pool closes after Sunday as schools reopen, while Sunday hours remain normal.
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Mike Origer
Estherville
Dea Helmich
Cochairperson
Graettinger
Pirates Begin Preseason Drills Under New Coach Hough
Gracttinger Pirates opened pre-season workouts last Friday under new head coach Ral Hough. He described a young squad with only six upperclassmen and a strong underclass turnout. The team plans to run a wishbone offense this year.
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Gracttinger Pirate
Ral Hough
Hough
Pirate
Rod Hough
Graettinger
Pete Hanson
Ted Yarnes
Pirates
Wheat Expert To Speak At Labor Day Tractor Meet
Fort Dodge seed specialist Larry Rising of Land O Lakes will meet area farmers on Monday to discuss wheat production. Labor Day tractor pull rules set for Saturday Aug 30 at 1 pm require entrants to reside within Graettinger area nine mile radius. Six weight classes, bolts on weights, 20 inch drawbar limit, $5 entry, winner takes all. Aug 25 1:30 pm Terminal Co op. Paul Forey reports strong interest in local wheat raising.
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Larry Rising
Land O'Lakes
Fort Dodge
Graettinger
Terminal Co-op
Graettinger Co-op
Paul Forey
Couples Night At Hillcrest Aiming For Best Ball Play
Hillcrest Country Club hosts a couples night on Tuesday August 26 with a best ball tournament starting at 4 pm followed by a smorgasbord dinner. The note mentions both members and non members invited.
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Hillcrest Country Club
Grocers GRAETTINGER SCHOOLS Free Lunch Policy Declared
Gratinger Community School today announced its policy for free lunches and free milk under the National School Lunch and Special Milk Programs. Eligibility criteria include family size and income levels with $750 added per extra family member. Applications are distributed to homes and may be submitted any time during the year.
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Graettinger Community School Today
Farm Land Evaluation Meeting Set for August 28
Extension Service Education meeting will discuss the income approach to farm values and factors affecting land prices. Speakers Tim Galm Roger Thompson and Everett Stoneberg will present at 7:00 p.m. at the Farm and Agri-Business Service Center on the Browns farm in Freedom township Emmetsburg. Coffee and refreshments served.
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S. J. Browns
Freedom Township
Emmetsburg
Young Farm
Iowa State University
Iowa
Tim Galm
Extension Area
Roger Thompson
Federal Land
Bank Association of
Harold Heykes
Huron Street
Youthpower Meets Aug. 27 Youthpower program overview
Youthpower, begun in 1961 to educate youth on the farm to table story and food careers, invites teens aged 14 to 19 to a get-together by Kevin Clasing of Ruthven. The meeting is Wednesday August 27, 1975 at 7 30 p m in the Palo Alto County Farm Bureau Meeting Room Emmetsburg. The 1976 Youthpower Conference is planned for Des Moines March 27 and 28.
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Youthpower
Des Moines
Kevin Clasing
Ruthven
Iowa
Palo Alto Co. Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg
Conservationist Sees Need For More Soil Protection
David Speidel, soil conservationist for Palo Alto County, notes high cropland share and erosion risks in the county. He urges drainage outlets, erosion control, new information on soils and water, and wildlife habitat, as the district expands conservation education and services for urban and rural residents.
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David Speidel
Palo Alto County
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