CITY OF PRIMGHAR

JANUARY Monthly Newsletter

January Newsletter-Short & Sweet

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2005

• Completion of the New Emergency Services Building,
• New Christmas Decorations for the Square,
• Installed more New Water Meters, and
• Completion of Phase 3, Light Plant Improvements, for the Electric Voltage Upgrade Project.

We look forward to sharing 2006 with Primghar!

2006 SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATIONS

Reservations will be accepted for the Shelter House beginning on Wednesday, February 15 at 8a.m. They will be made on a first come, first served basis. A deposit of $40.00 is required at the time of the reservation. A key may be picked up by the Friday before a weekend reservation date. Please be sure the Shelter House is left in a clean, orderly fashion. Once the key is returned, $20.00 of the $40.00 deposit will be returned.

REVISING SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATION POICY

At the January Council Meeting it was approved to change the policy to accepting reservations up to 12-months in advance upon paid deposit. However the current reservation policy remains in effect through February 15, 2006. The new policy will become effective February 16, 2006.

2006 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS

The City is accepting applications for Head/Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguard, Golf Course & City Workers, & Little League Coaches. Applications are accepted until positions are filled. EOE

SNOW REMOVAL

A kindly reminder of no parking on city streets from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM to allow our employees to remove snow. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Also, there have been several complaints this winter on sidewalks so please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks in 24-hours of snow fall ending (according to City Ordinance) to ensure safe passage of walking residents. If the City receives a complaint the City will clear the sidewalks and assess your property.

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, February 8th and 22nd. Remember to set out your containers!

*Remember Your Valentine on Tuesday, February 14, 2006.

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-12 & 1-5

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

FEBRUARY Monthly Newsletter

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, March 8th and March 22nd . Remember to set out your containers by 7:30am.

2006 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS

The City is accepting applications for Head/Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguard, Golf Course & City Workers. Applications are accepted until positions are filled. EOE

2006 SHELTER HOUSE RESERVATIONS

Reservations for the Shelter House are now being taken. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance with a paid deposit. Any questions please call City Hall.

LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Registrations for Primghar Boys and South O'Brien (Paullina/Primghar) Girls Little League (K-6th) are being accepted until March 15th. Registration forms were distributed at school by Mrs. Hintz and/or are available at City Hall. Coach Dave Steffens (T-Ball) and Justin Jenness (3rd-6th) are returning for the boys program. Volunteer parent coaches and assistants are needed for the girls program - two 3rd/4th and two 5th/6th teams with 13-15 players/team. Tentatively there will be one South O'Brien girls T-Ball team (pending registrations) under Coach Steffens. If interested in coaching or have questions, please call City Hall (957-2435) or Dee Ann Lansink (957-2072) at home.

SNOW REMOVAL

A kindly reminder of no parking on city streets from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM to allow our employees to remove snow. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Also, there have been several complaints this winter on sidewalks so please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks in 24-hours of snow fall ending (according to City Ordinance) to ensure safe passage of walking residents. If the City receives a complaint the City will clear the sidewalks and assess your property.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS

Tired of writing checks and paying late fees, tired of rushing to drop off utility payments on time? Then consider making payments with automatic bank withdrawals. Three payment date choices are available now, the 3rd, 10th or 20th of the month.

TCA also offers automatic bank withdrawals on the 15th. Please stop by City Hall for authorization forms - it's quick and easy.

REMINDER TO ALL THE CHILDREN

The skating rink is still open on Saturday in the afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30pm and again from 7:30 to 9:30pm in the evening; also on Sundays in the afternoons from 2-4 pm for the time being. Admittance fee is $2.00 per child. If they go both times on Saturday the evening price is discounted. Need a party idea? Have a skating party at the Rec. Call Don Steffens for more information.

SPECIAL DAYS IN MARCH

*Read Across America is March 2nd

*St. Patrick's Day is March 17th

FYI-The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737.

That was the first year St. Patrick's Day was publicly

celebrated in this country, in Boston.

*First Day of Spring is March 20th .

*March is also known as National Women's History Month .

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-12 & 1-5

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist you.

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Or Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

MARCH Monthly Newsletter

City of Primghar / March Newsletter

ANNUAL JAYCEE EASTER EGG HUNT

The Jaycee's will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th at 1:00pm at the City's Park Shelter House.

ANNUAL JAYCEE SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

It's time to clean out the attic, closets and garage! The Annual Jaycee Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd starting at 8:00 AM. Appliance charge is $15.00 (per item) and must be prepaid at City Hall by April 21st. Non-acceptable items: regular garbage, tires, batteries, car parts or wet paint. The Jaycees reserve the right to refuse all or partial pickups. Once again, no appliances picked up without prepayment at City Hall. Call City Hall if you have questions.(Rain date: 29th)

SPRING SOCCER PROGRAM

Attention 3rd thru 6th graders! The 2006 Jaycee Soccer League starts on Saturday, April 15th at 8:30am at the Primghar Football Field. You will meet your coaches, your team, and pick up your t-shirt. The cost is $5.00, which includes your t-shirt. Checks are to be made payable to the Primghar Jaycees. If you have any questions or would be willing to help in any way, please contact: Kim Hintz at 957-0116.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Remember to spring ahead an hour on April 2nd.

The phrase "Spring forward, fall back" helps people remember how Daylight Saving time affects their clocks.

*FYI-In the U.S., clocks change at 2:00 a.m. local time. In spring, clocks spring forward from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.; In the U.S., 2:00 a.m. was originally chosen as the changeover time because it was practical and minimized disruption. Most people were at home and this was the time when the fewest trains were running. It is late enough to minimally affect bars and restaurants, and it prevents the day from switching to yesterday, which would be confusing. It is early enough that the entire continental U.S. switches by daybreak, and the changeover occurs before most early shift workers and early churchgoers (particularly on Easter) are affected.

*Information found on webexhibits.org

A Safety Reminder

Daylight Saving Time is also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. A working smoke detector more than doubles a person's chances of surviving a home fire. More than 90% of homes in the United States have smoke detectors, but 1/3 are estimated to have dead or missing batteries.

NO SUNDAY AFTERNOON SKATING

There will be no more Sunday afternoon skating effective the first of April.

Party reservations can still be made for Sundays or any day.

Please call Don Steffens at 957-4165 to book your party.

SNOW REMOVAL PARKING

The "No Overnight Street Parking" band ends April 1st.

Thank you for your cooperation throughout the snowy months.

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, April 12th and 26th.

Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

2006 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS

The City is accepting applications for Head/Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguard, Golf Course & City Workers. Please hand in your applications soon for selections will be being made in April.

LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION REMINDER

If you didn't receive a registration form for your child to play Little League this year, please stop by City Hall for a form as soon as possible so we can proceed with the scheduling. Also if you interested in coaching or have questions, please call Dee Ann Lansink at City Hall (957-2435) or at home (957-2072).

PARK CLEAN UP

If there are any service/youth groups needing a volunteer project, please call City Hall.

SPECIAL DAYS IN APRIL

April 1 ~ April Fool's Day, April 2-8 ~ Library Week, April 7 ~ World Health Day, April 16 ~ Easter

April 18 ~ Crossword Puzzle Day, April 22 ~ Earth Day,April 23-29 ~ Wildlife Week,

April 24-28 ~ Turn off T.V. Week,April 28 ~ National Arbor Day

ALL OF US FROM THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR WISH YOU A HAPPY EASTER!!

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-12 & 1-5

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

APRIL Monthly Newsletter

April Newsletter

FREE-TREE-PROGRAM

The City will once again sponsor the Free-Tree-Program. Residents may sign up to have 1 or 2 trees planted in parking right-a-way section of their yards. Call City Hall for more information. Deadline is May 15, 2006.

REMINDER AT DUMP SITE

With the weather warming up and yard clean up is going on just remember that

Only branches, leaves and grass clippings are allowed at the City dump site!!

WATER TOWER

Interior painting of water tower scheduled for May 15th - June 2nd by Maguire Iron. Project will require 24/7 supervision of water main pressure valves while water is bypassed away from the tower. We ask that the residents of Primghar to limit their water usage during this time. Do to the pressure fluctuation, no tank fills at the water plant will be allowed. Tank fills can be made at N and E.

FIRE FIGHTER I and II/ Haz-Mat CERTIFICATIONS

Firefighter I to Brian Schimmer

Firefighter II to Randy Halverson, Jeff Roberts, Mark Coady and Derek Plagge

Haz-Mat Operation was completed by Randy Halverson, Benny Ebel, Gary Lansink, Jeff Roberts, Brian Schimmer, Mark Coady, Jay Smith, Buck Smith, Derek Plagge, Jake Mulder, Keith Wittrock and Eric Irwin.

Congratulations guys, your volunteer efforts are much appreciated!

PRIMGHAR AMBULANCE TEAM

Cheryl Koel, Jeremy McClaren, Seth Harrer and Cory Crouch are our new ambulance team members. We welcome them and know that they will serve our squad well.

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, May 10th and 24th. Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

BALL PARK FENCE

Installation of new ballpark fence/backstop began on April 17th.

We want to THANK everyone who volunteered their time to take down the old fencing and post in which helped to make this project a huge success.

It will defiantly be nice asset this coming ball season.

HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANT

The Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program is designed for organizations to finance the repairs or rehabilitation of individual housing or rental properties of very low and low income homeowners, as well as rental property owners. If you have any questions or would like an application please contact USDA @ 712-546-5149.

Dead line date for pre-applications is May 19, 2006.

PARK CLEAN UP

Do any service/youth groups need a volunteer project?

Please call City Hall for more information.

SPECIAL DAYS IN MAY

Cinco de Mayo - 5

Mother's Day - 14

In 1872, Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) suggested the idea of Mother's Day, but it was Miss Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948), of Philadelphia, who began a letter-writing campaign to a variety of influential people that made Mother's Day a national holiday. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, made the official announcement proclaiming Mother's Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May.

Hug Your Cat Day - 19

Nature Day - 28

Memorial Day - 29

Originally called Decoration Day, it's a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service

Remember to visit our website Primghar.com!

E-mail primghar@tcaexpress.net to get your events listed on the Primghar Calendar on the website.

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-12 and 1-5

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

MAY Monthly Newsletter

FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION

We encouraged ALL residents and business owners of the City of Primghar to continue to beautify their corners. It is so pretty to drive around town to see all the different ideas.

SPECIAL THANK YOU

A special "Thank you" to the South O'Brien School students for their help at cleaning up the City Park on Earth Day.

CEMETERY FLOWERS

All flowers not in permanent planters at the cemetery must be picked up by June 22nd.

DUMP SITE REMINDER

Only branches, leaves and grass clippings allowed at the City dump!!

GRASS CLIPPINGS

The street sweeper is out in use; please refrain from allowing any grass clippings or debris into the street.

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, May 10th and 24th. Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

WATER TOWER UPDATE

Interior painting of water tower scheduled for May 15th - June 2nd by Maguire Iron has been delayed.

The new scheduled date is to be announced.

WELCOME SUMMER EMPLOYEES

We are pleased to introduce the following part-time employees working in our golf, pool & cemetery/park departments for the 2006 summer season. The City is very appreciative to have such a large number of returning dedicated employees.

Golf Course - Scott Schuknecht (4th), Tony Sikora (1st), Jason Van Engen (1st).

Pool - Manager Jill Kruse (8th), Assistant-manager Brooke Riedemann (1st ),

Lifeguards - Brooke Riedemann (5th ), Megan Schimmer (5th), Kelly Schroeder (4th), Heather Halverson (3rd), Alisa Boltjes (3rd), Matt Stevens (3rd), Jill Paulsen (2nd) & Abby DeRidder (1st)

City - Rick Shea (1st) & Annika Triplett (1st)

FIGURE 8 RACES

The Jaycee's Figure 8 Races begin June 3rd at 7:00. Other June race nights are June 17th & 24th.

A complete race schedule is available on the City's website, www.primghar.com!

LITTLE LEAGUE JUNE GAMES

June schedules are enclosed for parents of little league players. Extra schedules are available at City Hall or from your child's coach listed below. Practices to be announced.

Dave Steffens / K - 2nd T-Ball Coach

Justin Jenness / 3rd - 6th Boys Coach

Rob and Wendy Monical, Jonathon and Kim Hintz, Gina Paulsen, Mickelle Bobzein & Tracy Matthews 3rd - 4th Girls South O'Brien Softball

Tim Aberson, Jay Bootsma, Gwen Holtkamp, Luann Nieuwenhuis and Terri Cullison

5th - 6th Girls South O'Brien Softball

2006 DAILY POOL ADMISSIONS & SEASON PASSES PRICES

Daily Admissions 10-Day Punch Cards Season Passes

Under 5 free 6-12 $18.00 Individual $45.00

6-12 $2.00 13 & up $27.00 Family $85.00

13 & up $3.00 (over 4 members, add $5.00 each)

**Punch cards and all season passes can be purchased at the pool. They are subject to 7% sales tax and must be added to those amounts**

**A form must be completed for passes, please do not send a check with your child without filling out the appropriate form first**

The Pool telephone number is 957-8863. Opening day is June 2nd, weather permitting!

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL HOLIDAY

City Hall will be closed Monday May 29th for the Memorial Holiday. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.

NEW Summer hours

City Hall will be switching to summer hours beginning May 30, 2006 till September 1, 2006. Current hours are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. with the office closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00p.m. Our new summer hours will be from 8:00a.m. to 4:30pm., closed for lunch 12:00 to 12:30.

SPECIAL DATES IN JUNE

June 14 ~ Flag Day

June 16 & 17 ~ Cobblestone Days (see insert for more information)

June 18 ~ Father's Day

June 21 ~ First Day of SUMMER!! : !!

New Summer Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8-12 & 12:30-4:30pm

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

JUNE Monthly Newsletter

June Newsletter

City of Primghar ~ PO BOX 39 ~ 160 South Hayes Ave ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245 ~ 957-2435

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, July 12th and 26th. Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

COMMERCIAL GARBAGE

Due to the July 4th Holiday falling on a Tuesday the commercial garbage will be picked up on Wednesday the 5th.

PUBLIC POWER COMMUNITY NIGHT

Saturday, July 22, 2006 is Public Power Community Night at the Sioux Falls Canaries baseball stadium. Pre-game events start at 5:30p.m., with the opening pitch at 7:05p.m. The Canaries will host the Shreveport Sports. Tickets for City of Primghar utility customers are $3.00 each. More information, including order forms are available at City Hall.

FIGURE 8 RACES

The Jaycee's Figure 8 Race schedule for July is Saturday the 8th & 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday the 26th at 7:30 p.m. A complete race schedule is available on the City's website, www.primghar.com!

POOL IS OPEN

As a reminder, the babysitter age is 12 to bring younger children to the pool w/out an adult and any unsupervised child must pass the board test before they can be left alone at the pool. Please follow the rules and regulations set forth by the pool board. In turn, our lifeguards can do their jobs of keeping our children safe.

PUBLIC SWIMMING LESSONS

Public swimming lessons are scheduled for July 10 - 21.

Cost - $20.00 per child, call the Pool to sign up at 957-8863.

For Private lessons please call the pool and talk to a life guard for more information.

KIDS CAMPUS FUNDRAISER

2nd Annual Kids Kampus Best Ball Fundraiser

Sunday, July 16th 1:00pm at PG & CC

Supper and Silent Auction to Follow at 5:00pm

Anyone interested in donating for the silent auction, please contact Ann Carpenter, Danielle Sampson, Heather Einck, Jean Ebel or Marj Steffens

PRIMGHAR PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER FUN

July starts off with a bang and the fun lasts all month long. Join us for games and prizes as we get wild about our library.

The Fun Begins Wednesday July 5th

Sign Up for a Month of Fun

Paws, Claws, Scale and Tales!

Tame Tuesdays - Fun Sheets for Candy ~ Wild Wednesdays - Craft Day

Terrific Thursdays - Game Day ~ Furrific Fridays - Story Hour

Saturdays - Surprise Prize Days

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Author Day May 19th. Our generous patrons provided the library with every title written by Hadley Hoover. The morning was a great success!

New Saturday Library Hours:

The summer is heating up, and we have changed our Saturday hours. We will now be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. We are trying to catch everyone before they head out for summer fun or to the pool in the afternoon. Please take this early opportunity to check out some DVDs and videos for camping trips, or magazines and books on cassette or CD, for long car rides. And don't forget those paperbacks for the beach. Use your library and save some money for the gas! Have a great summer and catch some fun at your library.

REMINDERS

1) Please pick up any waste left while walking your pet around town. There have been several complaints.

2) Utility bill due date is the 10th of every month. If the 10th falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday cut off date is the following business morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox.

If the 10th falls on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday cut off date is Monday morning BY 8:00am for the drop box and 9:00am for the mailbox. Any questions concerning this policy please call the City of Primghar office.

3) City of Primghar Office will be closed on Tuesday July 4th to celebrate the holiday with their families. If you should have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call employee will assist you.

4) Summer Residential Electric rates (June-Sept) are now in effect. If you have any questions or concerns please call city Hall.

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-Noon & 12:30-4:30pm

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

JULY Monthly Newsletter

July Newsletter

City of Primghar ~ PO BOX 39 ~ 160 South Hayes Ave. ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245 ~ 957-2435

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, August 9th and 23rd. Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

POOL CLOSING

The tentative date for the pool to close is Friday August 18th. Hours August 14th through 18th will be evenings only from 5-8pm. Thank you for your patronage this summer!

THANK YOU

Thanks to The Center Farmer's 4-H group for planting the trees from the Free-Tree-Program.

Also a Thank you goes out to ALL the Volunteers and Coaches this year for their help to make the Little League program a huge success.

FIGURE 8 RACES

The Jaycee's Figure 8 Race schedule for July is Saturday the 22nd and Wednesday

(Fair week) the 26th at 7:30 p.m. In August they are on Saturday the 5th and 19th.

2006 O'Brien County Fair Schedule

22nd, Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Non-livestock judging begin

9:30 a.m.: Registration for 1st Annual Antique/Classic Tractor Ride-Fairground

7:00 p.m. Figure 8 Races sponsored by Randy's 66

23rd, Sunday: 1:00 p.m. Horse Show

24th, Monday: 9:00 a.m. Rabbit show

10:00 a.m. 4-H Exhibit Building open to the public

12:00 noon: Pride of Iowa Contest

2:00 p.m. Sheep Show, 5:00 p.m. Goat Show

7:30 p.m. Rock/Gospel Group- TRU-E-MOTION

25th, Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. Beef Show;

4:00p.m. Bottle/Bucket Calf Show;

5:00p.m. Dog Obedience Show

2:00 p.m. Story Teller

5 - 7:30 p.m. Farm Credit Services Ice Cream Social

6:30 p.m. Tractor Pedal Pull

8:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue/Style show:

O'Brien County Fair King & Queen Coronation & Share the Fun Acts

26th, Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Swing Show

9:00 a.m. Discovering 4-H Pet Judging followed by Pet Show

11:30 a.m. 4-H & FFA Horse Show

4:00 p.m. O'Brien Co. Youth Council Mud Volleyball Tournament

5:00 p.m. O'Brien County Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed

7:30 p.m. Figure 8 Races sponsored by Greenway Implement, Paullina

27th, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. Awards & Announcements, Livestock Sale

9:00 p.m. O'Brien County 4-H Council Teen Dance

Come & enjoy the O'Brien County Fair!

Summer Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8-Noon & 12:30-4:30 p.m.

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com or

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

AUGUST Monthly Newsletter

September 2006 Newsletter

PO Box 39 ~ 160 South Hayes Ave.

Primghar, IA 51245 ~ 712-957-2435

AS SUMMER COMES TO A CLOSE, A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER EMPLOYEES

Annika Triplett & Rick Shea ~ City Maintenance Help

City Pool

Jill Kruse ~ Pool Manager

Brooke Riedemann ~ Pool Assistant Manager

Megan Schimmer, Kelly Schroeder, Heather Halverson, Alisa Boltjes, Jill Paulson,

Abby De Ridder ~ Lifeguards

Golf Gourse

Tony Sikora, Scott Schuknecht & Jason VanEngen

Little League Coaches & Volunteers

Justin Jenness, Tim Callahan, Aaron Kilts, Dave Steffens, Linda Nieman,

Kim & Jonathan Hintz, Rob & Wendy Monicle, Gina Paulsen, Mickelle Bobzein,

Tracy Matthews, Tim Aberson, Jay Bootsma, Gwen Holtkamp, Luann Nieuwenhuis &

Terri Cullison.

Umpires ~ Zach Boltjes, Knute Klinker & Trevor Lansink

To all the Summer Employees for yet another successful summer in Primghar, we would like to say, "THANKS! We couldn't have done it with out you!"

IN-HOME OXYGEN

We are trying to update our in-home oxygen residential list.

Should be an extended electrical outage due to a storm or work being done by City employees, those residents would be notified & their service re-established in a priority manner.

If you would like to be on this list, please stop in or call City Hall.

PAY YOUR UTIITY BILLS WITH EVEN PAY

Pay the same amount every month, no matter what the weather is like!

How does this work?

Even Pay averages out the seasonal variations of your utility costs. We'll calculate your Even Pay amount based on your previous utility costs. Once a year, any difference between your actual charges and your Even Pay charges will be averaged into your new payment amount for the following year.

What else? Even Pay works most efficiently when combined with Easy Pay, which allows you to deduct payments automatically from your checking or savings account. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to pay your bill on time, and it's free.

That's all there is to it!

Even Pay is designed for residential customers with at least 12-months of good history with the City. Participants may not be delinquent with utility payments.

To sign up, just call City Hall at (712) 957-2435.

ANOTHER THANK YOU

A special Thank You also goes out to Roth Construction Company for donating $1,000 to the City for the convenient use of the City's airport.

RECYCLE DAYS

Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, September 13th and 27th.

Frangenberg Sanitation requests that you set out your containers by 7:30 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up.

NEW 48-HOUR POSTINGS

In the past if you hadn't paid your utility bill with in the 12-day delinquent shut-off period, City issued a 24-Hour Posting. The City Council recently passed an ordinance changing this to a

48-Hour Posting before the disconnect date. The same $30.00 posting fee still applies. An additional $30.00 administrative fee will also be charged if Electric and/or Water services are scheduled to be shut off with in the 48-hour time limit but before actual disconnect occurs.

This is to ensure ALL utility bills are paid before the disconnect date.

If you have ANY questions with this new ordinance please stop in or call City Hall.

CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED

City Hall will be closed Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.

SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER

September 4th ~ Labor Day (In honor of the working class)

September 1oth ~ Grandparents Day

SCHOOL IS OPEN

Please drive carefully.

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8-Noon & 12:30-4:30 p.m.

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com or

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

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SEPTEMBER Monthly Newsletter

EMT's and DRIVERS NEEDED

The Primghar Ambulance Service is very short staffed and needs new EMT's and Drivers to keep the service operational 24 hours a day! Fall EMT classes are held at NCC. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and be CPR certified. Work as little as one 12-hour shift a month or as much as you like. If interested please stop by City Hall for an application. For more information please contact Ambulance Director, Loretta Edwards, at 957-0206. Leave a message if no answer.

WATER TOWER IMPROVEMENTS

Thank you for your patience and cooperation tolerating the reduced water pressure while the water tower was repainted by Maguire Iron. The tower's interior tank was sandblasted and repainted followed by exterior painting. Maguire Iron will return in October to add Primghar lettering with SOS Wolverine paw prints.

2nd ANNUAL HAUNTED SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by the Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital's Health and Fitness Center. All children ages 2-12 are invited to join the Fitness Center at Mill Creek State Park in Paullina on Saturday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. for their Haunted Wellness Walk and Treat Hunt. Pre-registration requested. Please contact Wellness Manager, Linda Torborg, at 957-2300 or email her at torborgl@mercyhealth.com to register. Participants may begin checking in at 5:30 p.m. on October 28th.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

There is NO CHARGE for this event. Thanks to the MANY local co-sponsors!

MYFL SCHEDULE

Please show your support for our TRI-TOWN ATTACK football teams: 3rd-6th grade boys from Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland. Fun games to watch! Concession stand is open at home games.

October games to be announced. Watch TCA's cable channel 12 for times and locations.

NEW RECYCLING DAYS

Beginning in October, Frangenberg Sanitation will change recycling dates from the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays to the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. October 4th and 18th will be collection dates for October.

NEW CITY HALL HOURS

City Hall is now open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - open during noon hour.

Occasionally, one of us will be gone for a meeting, vacation or an emergency and will close City Hall for a half hour lunch. A note will always be posted on the door explaining closed times and circumstances.

IN-HOME OXYGEN

We are trying to update our in-home oxygen residential list.

Should there be an extended electrical outage due to a storm or work being done by City employees, those residents would be notified and their service re-established in a priority manner. If you would like to be on this list, please stop in or call City Hall.

URBAN REVITALIZATION PLANS

To encourage new growth, the City will soon offer property tax abatement programs for new residential and commercial construction and substantial renovations or rehabilitation projects. Enclosed is your property owner notification. Please call or stop by City Hall should you have any questions or concerns.

O'BRIEN COUNTY ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT

O'Brien County Economic Development is excited to announce the development of O'Brien County Tourism. We invite you to join us for our kickoff on 11/16/06 at the Prairie Heritage Center, Sutherland. Feel free to come and go from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and "wander our less traveled roads". During this time enjoy appetizers and a sneak peak at the many magnificent things to experience in O'Brien County.

Take a Journey of O'Brien County by experiencing the simple pleasures and discovering our rich heritage provided by our Historical Sites, Parks and Recreation Areas, Artisans, Shopping, and much more. Start the Journey with us on November 1st through the 15th by visiting all of our O'Brien County Libraries. At each Library visit our information display and receive a library stamp. Visit 5 or more libraries for a chance to win our Grand Prize drawing at our kick off event. Everyone has a chance to be a winner in this journey. One to four stamps still qualifies you for a door prize. Don't forget your library stamps and join us at the kickoff event on November 16th. Watch for more exciting news on our County Journey coming soon!

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 p.m.

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com or

Email us at primghar VS. tcaexpress.net

OCTOBER Monthly Newsletter

November 2006 Newsletter

OCTOBER 31ST TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT

Be sure to welcome all the little spooks and goblins to your home on Halloween night by turning your porch light on from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

2nd ANNUAL HAUNTED SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by the Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital's Health and Fitness Center. All children ages 2-12 are invited to join the Fitness Center at Mill Creek State Park in Paullina on Saturday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. for their Haunted Wellness Walk and Treat Hunt. Pre-registration requested. Please contact Wellness Manager, Linda Torborg, at 957-2300 or email her at torborgl@mercyhealth.com to register. Participants may begin checking in at 5:30 p.m. on October 28th.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

There is NO CHARGE for this event. Thanks to the MANY local co-sponsors!

LEAVES RAKED INTO CITY STREETS

Residents are reminded not to rake leaves into the streets. Large accumulations of leaves block the storm water intakes and culverts. Leaves may be placed in the city's dumpster or hauled to the City dump north of the lagoon. Residents may NOT burn leaves on public property.

SKATING RINK OPENS

The Skating Rink opens for business Saturday the 21st from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. However, it will be closed the following Saturday, the 28th so that all the children can attend the BHMH 2nd Annual Halloween scavenger hunt at Mill Creek State Park.

Skating resumes November 4th from 7:30 pm to 9:30pm. November 11th skating hours increase to

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:30pm. Sunday skating will be later announced.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

As the old saying goes "Spring Forward, Fall Back". Well the time is here to set those clocks back one hour the last Sunday of October or the 29th this year.

This is also a great time to replace your smoke detector batteries.

HEY KIDS!!

Did you know that the Primghar Public Library has lots of scary books and spooky stories? There are books on ideas for some really awesome Halloween costumes or how to cook up wicked treats like eyeball soup and witch-wart cookies!! Evil witches, warlocks, ghouls and other creepy characters are awaiting.

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

City Hall will be closed Friday November 10th in honor of Veteran's Day.

If you have an emergency, please call City Hall, 957-2435 and an on-call city employee will assist you.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

WINTER SNOW REMOVAL

Residents are reminded there is to be NO PARKING on city streets from 2 A.M. to 6 A.M. between November 1st and March 31st per City Ordinance. This allows our employees

to more efficiently remove snow. Also, please remove snow and ice from your

sidewalks in a timely manner to ensure safe passage of walking residents.

Your cooperation would be much appreciated.

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

If you are looking for that special Christmas, don't forget to stop in and check out the Chamber's Cobblestone Store (located in City Hall). We have Cobblestone Memories prints, caps, t-shirts, coffee mugs, baby bibs and many other items. Check it out!

ESB BRICKS STILL AVAILABLE

Another ideal gift for Christmas or for a remembrance of a loved one!

Forms available at the Emergency Services Building entryway,

County Auditor's Office, First National Bank or Savings Bank. Cost - $125.00

NEW RECYCLING DAYS

Beginning in October, Frangenberg Sanitation changed recycling dates from the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays to the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. November 1st and 15th will be collection dates for November.

LIHEAP and PROJECT SHARE

Be sure to check out the enclosed flyers in this billing. LIHEAP is a home energy assistance program and Project Share is a program for you to assist the needy household in the community during the winter months.

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 p.m.

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com or

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

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NOVEMBER Monthly Newsletter

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLDIAY

City Hall will be closed November 23rd and 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. If your have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST

Once again the Chamber will be hosting a lighting contest for residents of Primghar. Chamber Bucks will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Judging will take place on Thursday, December 21st. So have your light turned on!!

CHRISTMAS IN PRIMGHAR, DEC 9TH

ESB BRICKS STILL AVAILABLE

Another ideal gift for Christmas or for a remembrance of a loved one! Forms available at the Emergency Services Building entryway, County Auditor's Office, First National Bank or Savings Bank. Cost - $125.00

RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Commercial and residential pickup dates will be December 6th and 20th.

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

If you are looking for that special Christmas gift, don't forget to stop in and check out the Chamber's Cobblestone Store (located in City Hall). We have Cobblestone Memories prints, caps, coffee mugs, baby bibs and many other items! On sale through Christmas: T-Shirts $5.00 (adult only), Lunch Bags $4.00 and Seat Cushions $3.00. STOP BY & CHECK IT OUT!!

NEW THIS YEAR

The Chamber will be selling a Christmas bulb ornament with the Primghar saying "Built on Cobblestone & Heritage" Limited to 100. So call City Hall @ 957-2435 for more information and get your reserved today.

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

City Hall will be closed December 25th and January 1st for the Christmas and New Years holidays.

GARBAGE TAGS

Residential customers are reminded that you are allowed up to two 32-gallon garbage containers of not more than 75 lbs per container each week. Should you have additional garbage, you must attach a Primghar Extra Container Tag to each container or bag. Garbage tags are available at City Hall, cost $1.00 each.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

ROLLER SKATING at the REC CENTER

The Rec Center is now open on Saturdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and again from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Admittance fee is $2.00 per child. If they go both times then evening price is discounted.

Need a party idea? Have a skating party at the Rec! Call Don Steffens for more information.

WOLVERINE YOUTH WRESTLING

Youth wrestling will be starting soon. Show your support by purchasing a Wrestling T-Shirt. For more details contact Amy Logan at 957-0022.

It's a pleasure doing business with you…Here's wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with the joy of the season!!

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

DECEMBER Monthly Newsletter

160 S. HAYES AVE.PO BOX 39 PRIMGHAR, IOWA 51245 712-957-2435

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

City Hall will be closed December 25th and January 1st for Christmas and New Years Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will answer your call.

CHRISTMAS VACATION SKATING SCHEDULE AT THE REC

23rd 1:30-3:30pm 7:30-9:30pm

24th Closed 25th Closed 26th Closed

27th 1:30-3:30pm

28th 1:30-3:30pm

29th 1:30-3:30pm

30th 1:30-3:30pm 7:30-9:30pm The skating rink will also be open every Saturday from 1:30-3:30pm and from 7:30-9:30pm and Sunday from 2:00-4:00pm in the month of January.

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP

City employees will pick up Christmas trees on Monday January 8th. Please place your tree curbside by 9:00 AM.

GARBAGE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE

There is NO change in the garbage collection this Holiday Season.

Commercial and residential recycling pickups dates will be January 3rd and 17th.

CITY MOTTO CONTEST

There has been interest in updating the Primghar sign located at Pro-Go. If you have a catching NEW motto for Primghar please send to City of Primghar at the address above. Deadline is January 31st.

A BIG THANK YOU

Many, many thanks go out to Ervin Wittrock's Estate for a donation which was made for upgrading/maintenance to the city park, LA Roth Construction for their donation to the airport, and to all who have sent goodies through out the year - very much appreciated by us all.

CHAMBER STORE

There are still Primghar ornaments available for purchase. Cost $5.00

Check them out on our website at www.primghar.com scroll down and click on Cobblestone store

WELCOME!

Welcome Tracey Kilts as the new cleaning person for City Hall and the EMS Building.

2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Street Dept - tree trimming, culvert replacement on N McCormack, new traffic signs/posts & plow truck

Park Dept - new ball fence, camping sites, water hydrants, fire pits, streetlights & pool house rehab

Sewer Dept - new 3rd lagoon cell & cell rehabs, 5th St SE main replacement & lift station rehab

Water Dept - B40 water main, water tower's exterior/interior paint, water reservoir rehab

Cemetery Dept - new push mowers

Fire Dept - rural attack rig

AG HALL OF FAME AWARD

Nominations are now being accepted for the O'Brien County Ag Hall of Fame Award. This Award to be given out at the annual O'Brien County Ag Expo on March 8, 2007 at the Paullina Legion Building If you have an individual to nominate, please stop at the O'Brien County Economic Development office and pick up an application or call them at

957-1313 for more information.

Application deadline is December 29, 2006.

Wishing you and your family joy and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee

For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com

Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net

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