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2010
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CITY HALL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
City Hall will be closing at 12 pm December 24th & 31st , and be closed all day on the 25th & January 1st for the Christmas and New Years Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will assist you.
WINTER REMINDERS
1) 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.
2) SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
Please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks within 24-hours to ensure safe passage of walking residents & school children. If the City receives a complaint the City will clear the sidewalks and assess your property.
3) RURAL MAIL DELIVERY IN TOWN
Just a reminder that is the rural mailbox recipients responsibility to clear away any snow that should get piled up/around the mailbox post so the mail carrier can deliver the mail in a timely manner.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP
City employees will pick up Christmas trees on Monday, January 4th. Please place your tree curbside by 9:00 AM.
"Thanks" goes out to all of you who dropped off goodies through out the year. They were very much appreciated by us all.
Once again, Thank You!!!!!
2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Street Dept - City accepted PAC's subdivision, Randolph Estates 2nd Addition, which includes 16 new lots in NW Primghar. Two new "City of Primghar" signs can be seen at the north and south entrances to town on Hwy 59.
Water Dept - New Water Flow meter installed
Park Dept - The city has spiced up the City Park with the installation of new Playground Equipment.
Electric - In an effort to provide adequate and efficient power services to the city, our transformer has been upgraded to a 150 kVAR capacitor. We have also installed a new boiler in the Light Plant.
Cemetery Dept - The old shed located on the grounds of the cemetery has been razed, making way to a gazebo memorial suggested by an area family.
Ambulance Dept - New appointed EMT-B volunteers, Joseph (Jody) Moss & Katie Leiding.
Fire Dept - 2 new firemen- Anthony Schueller & Cory Crouch.
Pool - New drains and covers were installed in the spring. Bids are still being considered for next springs crack repair and painting project.
City Hall - We welcome Wendy Ewoldt as our 2nd Deputy Clerk.
CHRISTMAS VACATION SKATING SCHEDULE AT THE REC
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT |
| 20-closed | 21-closed | 22-closed | 23-closed | 24-closed | 25-closed | 26: 1:30-3:30 and 7:30-9:30 |
| 27-closed | 28: 1:30-3:30 | 29: 1:30-3:30 | 30: 1:30-3:30 | 31: 1:30-3:30 | 1 -Closed | 2: 1:30-3:30 and 7:30-9:30 |
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
January 2010 Newsletter
160 S. Hayes Ave
Primghar, IA 51245
712-957-2435
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
Wishing you and your family joy and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year.
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.
**DONATION TRAILER**
Location: United Church of Primghar ~ 465 N. Heritage
Dates: January 21-28, 2010
**Call City Hall for specifics
957-2435
RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, February 3rd & 17th . Remember to set out your containers by 7:00AM.
REMINDER TO ALL THE CHILDREN
The skating rink is open Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30pm, and again in the evening from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Admittance 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. 957-4165
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS
Tired of writing checks or rushing to drop off your payment on time to avoid late fees? Consider automatic bank withdrawal. We have 3 payment dates available for your convenience; the 3rd,10th or 25th of the month. We except any bank and any type of account, checking or savings. Please stop by City Hall for authorization forms - it's quick and easy.
Remember Your Valentine on Sunday, February 14, 2010.
ATTENTION
We have had numerous complaints from local businesses regarding residents' use of private dumpsters. Please be aware that unless you have permission from the business owner, it is ILLEGAL to dispose of your household garbage in any receptacle but your own If you own or rent your home inside Primghar city limits, you are automatically paying for garbage service on your utility bill or through your rental agreement. Each household is allowed 2-32 gallon containers (YELLOW recycle containers are not acceptable and your trash will no be picked up if left in this container). Please furnish your own receptacle and/or use what is provided by your landlord. If you have excess trash, tags can be purchased at City Hall for $1.00/bag. ALSO, we ask that you DO NOT USE WHITE BAGS for disposal, for they can easily be missed due to the amount of snow on the ground.
Thank You for your cooperation. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call. 957-2435
Q-COMM
The Primghar Quasquicentennnial Committee is requesting residents submit their FAVORITE recipes for the Quasquicentennial Cookbook by February 15, 2010. Extra forms available at local businesses or simply copy as many as you'd like and return to Brenda Harms @ First National Bank.
WELCOME!!
To Scott Bowles for joining us as the City Clerk/Administrator, and also Brad Stevens to City Council. We look forward to working with you both.
HUGE THANK YOU!!
To Don Steffens for his 4-years of service on the City Council.
PRIMGHAR LITTLE LEAGUE
Anyone interested in volunteering/helping out with the soon-to-be-here T-Ball/Softball/Baseball season, please call City Hall as soon as
possible.
Foremost, we are looking for a League Coordinator. Someone able to organize the teams, coaches, and schedules. We also need coaches for each grade level (for this we highly encourage help from the Parents of those kids involved), and concession stand help.
HELP REDUCE PRIMGHAR'S POWER COSTS
If you haven't done so, sign up for Load Management and save money on your monthly utility bill. Stop by city hall for more information and an application.
2010 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS
Now accepting applications for Head & Assistant Pool Managers, Lifeguards, Golf Course & City Workers. Positions are open until filled. Some restrictions may apply (depending on position). EOE
Finally!!! The Sun is shining a little longer each day.
It is there….just behind all those CLOUDS!!!
Shelter House
The City of Primghar accepts reservations up to 12-months in advance upon paid deposit. So make your reservations now to ensure your dates.
ABOUT US
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
February 2010 Newsletter
160 S. Hayes Ave
P.O. Box39
Primghar, IA 51245
712-957-2435
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
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March 2010 Newsletter
Primghar Power Outage Jan. 22
We at City Hall, would like to apologize for the inconvenience and lack of details surrounding the power outage we all experienced a couple of weeks ago. In an effort to resolve questions and alleviate rumors, we sum all of this up to technical issues. A failed sub-station south of town was to blame, but, it was our Generator that proved to be the biggest upset. The generator was, as it should be, hooked up to back-up power. However, the back-up was electrical. In all periodic testing measures and procedures, everything worked according to plan. Unfortunately it took a real-life emergency to discover the defect, which with no waste of time, has been repaired. If you have any additional questions, please call City Hall.
2010 PART-TIME SUMMER OPENINGS
Now accepting applications for Head / Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards, Golf Course & City Workers until positions are filled. Some age restrictions may apply. EOE (Job Application Form) (PDF format)
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Anyone interested in volunteering/ helping out this season please call City Hall as soon as possible.
RECYCLING SCHEDULE & REMINDERS
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, March 3rd and 17th.
Items accepted for recycling. Newsprint, computer & white ledger paper, magazines & Glossy Ads, Brown corrugated Cardboard, Brown paper bags, Plastic #1-4 (# on bottom of container), Aluminum and Tin cans (Please remove labels and rinse)
Items NOT accepted-
Medical Waste, glass, board box (including Flat fiber board- cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes pop/beer boxes.) and plastic bags.
For more information about Waste Connections Inc. go to www.tandcdisposal.com
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Remember to move your clocks ahead 1-hour on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 12:00am
The phrase -
"Spring forward, Fall back" helps people remember how Daylight Saving time affects their clocks.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS---ANY BANK-ANY WHERE
Tired of writing checks and paying late fees, tired of rushing to drop off Utility payments on time? Consider making payments with automatic bank withdrawals. Three date choices are available now, the 3rd, 10th or 25th of the month.
TCA also offers automatic bank withdrawals on the 15th. Please stop by City Hall for either of these authorization forms
Dates to Remember:
March 20th-First Day of Spring
April 4th-Easter Sunday
May 14th-Spring Clean-Up (More information to come)
Reminder :
Again, due to the amount of snow still laying around, we have
Estimated your Electricity and Water usage. If you have any
questions regarding this process, please call Linda or Wendy at City Hall ~~~ Thanks
Primghar Chamber Annual Supper @ Baxterz March 19th~6pm Social Hour~ 7pm Buffet Supper ~ Meeting /Awards /Robber Bingo to follow.
Reservation information to follow via regular mail. For any other information or on becoming a CHAMBER MEMBER please contact Clara Black @ 957-6445.
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist.
For the happenings in Primghar, check out www.primghar.com
Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
March 25, 2010
Dear Citizens of Primghar:
Recently many of you have noticed an unusually high charge on your utility bill. There has been an equal amount of frustrations and questions circulating concerning this issue, and I will try to resolve this to the best of my ability.
Firstly, due to the harsh nature of our winter season this year, our Public Works crew has focused intently on the conditions of our roadways for over three months. They have done an exceptional job ensuring that our roadways were passable and we are grateful for their tireless efforts to clear and move snow. However, the large amounts of snow we received which kept our Public Works crew busy subsequently prohibited them from physically reading electric meters. In many instances, electric meters were impossible to access due to drifting snow and blizzard-like conditions. Due to these conditions, we at City Hall estimated utility usage through our utility billing software. What we didn't realize is that the estimates we sent out to your homes, oftentimes, greatly underestimated the actual utility usage your household. As a result, many citizens had bills with amounts beyond their ability to pay.
We have spoken with the administrators who oversee and manage our billing software and now realize that estimates are not based on average-usage over the winter months. When we estimate usage, the software performs a "running average" which accounts for all usage over the lifetime of an account. This "running average" typically gives a number close to normal monthly usage, but this number does not take into account the extreme nature of our winter season. With subzero temperatures and blizzard-like conditions, no software could have correctly estimated the increased need of our utilities to keep our homes warm and comfortable. As a result, many estimates over a two month period greatly underestimated the actual usage of utilities and a large carry-over balance ensued. When our Public Works crew was able to physically read meters, we realized how severe our software had underestimated utility usage for our citizens.
Though it is no consolation, many times we find out the inefficiencies and problems of government after events such as this. Please know that we are taking the following steps here at City Hall to ensure we do not repeat this incident in the future:
Clarify Notices: If we will need to estimate utility usage in the future, we will warn that estimates may greatly underestimate your actual usage. We notified the citizens of Primghar through our monthly newsletter that we would be estimating utility usage, but in the future we will suggest that households pay more than what is stated on the bill. If you pay more, the leftover balance will simply be credited towards next months usage.
"How-To" Guide: We invited everyone through our newsletter to report meter readings if they would like to opt-out of estimated readings. However, we did not realize that some people do not know how to read an electric meter. At City Hall, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to correctly and accurately read an electrical meter so you can report your usage during a time of estimation.
Contract Payments: If you find your utility bill is too much to handle in one monthly payment, please come to City Hall before the due date and we will work out contracted payments which your household can financially handle.
Once again, we greatly apologize for these unforeseen events that have occurred through our utility billing process. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions for us, please feel free to stop in at City Hall to discuss this and other issues with us. We appreciate your patience during this time and hope that we at City Hall will continue to meet the needs of this community in a kind and proficient manner.
Sincerely,
Scott J Bowles, Administrator/City Clerk
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JAYCEE EASTER EGG HUNT
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is being held on Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Primghar EMS Building.
Please bring your little ones through grade 4 to join in on the FUN!!
There will be children's rides, and of course, the Easter Bunny!!
This is the 3rd year the City has joined forces with Town & Country Disposal to pickup items placed along the curbside*. You are asked to have the items you wish to discard placed at your usual garbage pickup area by 6 a.m. on Friday May 14th.
*See the enclosed flyer for disposal instructions.
JAYCEE SPRING SOCCER PROGRAM
Again this year… Soccer is available for grades K-2 as well as 3-6. The first game begins at 9am on April 10 and continuing through May. Games are held at the City Park. Look for information coming home with your child from school.
Registration is due by 3/31/10.
CITY SPONSORED THUNDER CATS SOCCER PROGRAM
The City of Primghar is again sponsoring the JH-HS Coed Soccer program. Practice begins on Monday, 4/5, at the City Park Soccer field. Practice runs from 4-5:30pm each afternoon except Wednesday. Registration forms can be obtained at the High School office or by calling Linda Torborg at 957-2319.
Should you need more information, contact Linda Torborg at the Mercy Clinic (957-2310) or Rose VanderPol at BHMH (957-2300). Come and show your support for the Jaycee Soccer kids and the Primghar Thunder Cats Team throughout April and May at the Park.
SOCCER, SOCCER, SOCCER
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Your child should have brought home from school the registration information for Primghar Boys & Girls Little League. The city office will be accepting applications throughout the day on the 24th, and a volunteer will be available that evening at the Pizza Ranch. We are still in need of volunteers for the Boys' program and concession stand. Thank You to those who have come forward to help with the Girls. If interested in helping with coaching, volunteering, running the concession stand or if you have any questions please call or stop by City Hall. Your help is greatly appreciated!!
RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, April 7th & 21st . Remember to set your containers out by 7:00AM
Primghar's new website is coming closer and closer to being complete…
check it out!!!
primghariowa.org
UTILITY BILLING NOTICE
After 2-month's of estimating Electric and Water usage for the residents of Primghar, the City is now back on track. Please review your statement thoroughly, and should you have any questions at all PLEASE call Linda or Wendy at City Hall. 957-2435 8am-4:30pm
**DONATION TRAILER**
Location: United Church of Primghar ~ 465 N. Heritage
Dates: April 1-8, 2010
**Call City Hall for specifics 957-2435
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160 South Hayes Ave, Primghar, Iowa 51245
712-957-2435
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CITY HALL CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
City Hall will be closed Monday, May 31st 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.
2010 DAILY POOL ADMISSIONS & SEASON PASSES PRICES
| Daily Admissions | 10-Day Punch Cards |
| Under 5 Free | n/a |
| 6-12 $2.00 Tax included | 6-12 $18.00 tax included |
| 13 & up $3.00 Tax included | 13 & up $27.00 tax included |
| Season Passes | |
| Individual $55.00 + $3.85 tax = $58.85 | |
| Family $95.00 + $6.65 tax = $101.65 (over 4 members, add $5.00 each) ** | |
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**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 tentatively planned for Memorial weekend then June 3rd @ 3:00pm for the Summer. Schedule subject to change.
SANDBOX FILL
Primghar Jaycee's Annual Sandbox fill will be held on June 8th starting at 7:00pm. Please call city hall @ 957- 2435 by noon on June 8th to be added to the list.
DUMP SITE REMINDER
Only branches, leaves and grass clippings allowed at the City dump!!
GRASS CLIPPINGS
Please refrain from allowing any grass clippings or debris into the streets.
CEMETERY FLOWERS:
All flowers not in permanent planters at the cemetery will be picked up June 14th.
WELCOME SUMMER EMPLOYEES
We are pleased to introduce the following part-time employees working in our golf, pool & cemetery/park departments for the 2010 summer season. The City is very appreciative to have these dedicated employees
City - Don Steffens & Lee Irvine Golf Course - Zach Boltjes, Luke Halverson, Darrell Rehder. Pool -Manager- Steve Raymond, Assistant Managers Kelly Schroder & Reagan Ebel. Lifeguards -Jessie Appledorn, , Taylor Jalas, Cassie Rehder, Aphton Roberts, Thor Klinker, Meagan McCauley, Robert McCauley,
FREE-TREE-PROGRAM
The City is again sponsoring the Free-Tree-Program. Residents may sign up to have 1 or 2 trees planted in their parking right-a-way sections. Call City Hall for more information. Deadline is June 1st.
FIGURE 8 RACES
The Jaycee's Figure 8 Races begin June 5th at 7:00. A complete race schedule is available on the City's web- site www.primghariowa.org
RECYCLING INFORMATION
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, June 2nd and June 16th. Please have your containers set out by 7:00 AM.
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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BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER
The City of Primghar requires building permits for any and all types of construction. Any questions please call City Hall @ 957-2435 for more information.
Summer Electric Rates
Summer Residential Electric rates (June-Sept) are now in effect If you have any questions or concerns please call city Hall.
| Customer Class | Rate Components | Rate ($) |
| Residential | Customer Charge | 12.00(in 2009-was 11.00) |
| Energy Charge | ||
| June-Sept | 0.104 (was 0.09) | |
| Oct.-May | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.098 (was 0.09) | |
| Over 1,000 | 0.068 (was 0.06) | |
| Commercial | Customer Charge | |
| Single Phase | 23.00 (was 21.00) | |
| Three Phase | 30.00 (was 28.00) | |
| Energy Charge | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.101 (was 0.09) | |
| 1,001-10,000 | 0.092 (was 0.08) | |
| Over 10,000 | 0.075 (was 0.07) | |
| Controlled Water Heater | Credit per month | 1.00 (no change) |
| Controlled Central Air | Credit each month from June-Sept. | 3.00 (no change) |
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SWIMMING LESSONS Public swimming lessons are scheduled for July 5th - 16th, (Mon-Fri), from 10-11:00am with pool doors opening at 10:00am. Cost-$25.00 per child. : ' Please call the Pool at 957-8863, to sign up. Private lessons are also available please call the pool and talk to a lifeguard for more information.
FIGURE 8 RACES
The Jaycee's Figure 8 Race schedule for July is Saturday the 10th & 17th at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday The 21st (Fair Week) at 7:30 p.m. A complete race schedule is available on the City's Official website, www.prlmghariowa.org***
CITY HALL CLOSED City of Primghar Office will be closed on Monday, July 5th 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.
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-cail employee
For the happenings of Primghar, check out www.primghariowa.org Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.com.
O'Brien County Fair July 17 (Sat)- 22 (Thur) See the Schedule!
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RECYCLE & GARBAGE
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, August 4th and 18th.
Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning of pick up. There is a limit** of two 32 gallon containers per household. Tags may be purchased from City Hall for each additional container at a cost of $1.00 per tag.
** So if some of your garbage has been left this could be why.
POOL CLOSING
The last day for the pool to be open is scheduled for August 15th. Thank you for your patronage this summer.
Friendly Reminders-
1. From Planning & Zoning---BEFORE any construction can begin on any outside projects, additions, decks, improvements, fences etc. please complete a building permit. Permits can be picked up and returned to City Hall.
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 city hall.
3. 48-Hour Posting on past due accounts - A $30.00 posting fee to apply if not paid 2 days prior to the disconnect date indicated on the disconnect notice. An additional $30.00 administrative fee will also be charged if Electric and/or Water services are scheduled to be shut off after 48-hour time limit but before actual dis-connect occurs. This is to ensure ALL utility bills are paid before the disconnect date.
4. Please don't mow your grass clippings into the city streets.
EVEN PAY/EASY PAY
Pay the same amount every month, no matter what the weather is like! How does this work?
Even Pay averages out the seasonal variations of your utility costs. We'll calculate your Even Pay amount based on your previous utility costs. Twice a year, any difference between your actual charges and your Even Pay charges will be averaged into your new payment amount for the following year or you can make an extra payment to catch it up.
PLUS-
Even Pay works most efficiently when combined with Easy Pay, which allows you to deduct pay-ments automatically from your checking or savings account from any bank anywhere. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to pay your bill on time, and it's free. That's all there is to it! Even Pay is designed for residential customers with at least 12-months of good history with the City. Participants may not be delinquent with utility payments.
To sign up, please stop by or call City Hall at (712) 957-2435.
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435
FIGURE 8 RACES
The Jaycee's Figure 8 Race schedule for August is Saturday the 7th and 21st .
New Electric Rates---now in effect. Questions? - call City Hall
| Customer Class | Rate Components | Rate ($) |
| Residential | Customer Charge | 13.00(in 2009-was 11.00) |
| Energy Charge | ||
| June-Sept | 0.108 (was 0.09) | |
| Oct.-May | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.100 (was 0.09) | |
| Over 1,000 | 0.071 (was 0.06) | |
| Commercial | Customer Charge | |
| Single Phase | 25.00 (was 21.00) | |
| Three Phase | 32.00 (was 28.00) | |
| Energy Charge | ||
| 0-1000 | 0.103 (was 0.09) | |
| 1,001-10,000 | 0.095 (was 0.08) | |
| Over 10,000 | 0.077 (was 0.07) | |
| Controlled Water Heater | Credit per month | 1.00 (no change) |
| Controlled Central Air | Credit each month from June-Sept. | 3.00 (no change) |
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City of Primghar September 2010
Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 For the happenings of Primghar, check out the Official website www.primghariowa.org Or Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
RECYCLE DAYS
Recycling will be picked up on September 1st and 15th. Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning.
Business hours:
CITY HALL CLOSED
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day Holiday. If you have an emergency please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will assist you.
Give the Summer Help a **T**H**A**N**K**S**
City - Don Steffens and Lee Irvine
Golf Course - Zach Boltjes, Luke Halverson and Darrell Rehder,
Pool - Manager, Steve Raymond, Assistant Managers, Kelly Schroeder and Reagan Ebel
Lifeguards -Jessie Appeldorn, Taylor Jalas, Casie Rehder, Aphton Roberts, Thor Klinker, Meagan McCauley, Robert McCauley, and Shelbi Holtkamp.
Little League Coaches and Volunteers-Dave Steffens, Jen Mars, Jenny and Josh Spencer, Thor Klinker, Knute Klinker, and Ashton Lansink.
Also to all the parents for their support this season.
Once again...THANK YOU!
VOLUNTEER ~ VOLUNTEER!!
Do you like to be there for people in their time of need? Had a lifelong dream of going into the medical field, but the schooling was- n't for you? Then do we have the opportunity of a lifetime! The am- bulance team is seeking persons who would like to become EMT's! We need citizens to step up, and help out in order to keep the ambu- lance fully staffed 365 days a year, or 31,536,000 seconds a year. All it takes is a second for something to happen. Aren't you comforted by knowing that there is help in the same community, and that you don't have to wait? The only way this is possible is for people like you to volunteer! If you have questions or want to make a commitment now, please contact one of the Primghar Ambulance Team officers, Loretta Edwards, Susan Smith, Clara Black, or City Hall for an application. EMT Classes will start September 20, 2010 at NCC in Sheldon. Register now by calling 712-324-5061 or 800-552-4907.
ELECTRIC REBATES and INCENTIVES
Bright Energy SolutionsSM, a cash incentive energy efficiency program offered by Primghar Municipal Utilities, and its energy partner Missouri River Energy Services, is still offering Residential rebates to those who buy qualifying ENERGY STAR® products, including clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, decorative light strings, and room air conditioners. Businesses can also participate. Programs include lighting, heating and cooling, and motor driven equipment.
For more information about saving energy and saving money through Bright Energy SolutionsSM, please visit www.brightenergysolutions.com or call Primghar Municipal Utilities at 712-957-2435.
GOODWILL DONATION TRAILER COMING
The Goodwill truck will be in town from September 2, 2010- Septemeber 9, 2010 located at The United Church of Primghar parking lot - 465 N Heritage. Full ad on the local TCA Channel.
Coffee
You are invited to a Town Coffee on September 2, 2010, 9:30 a.m. at Mom's Café. Please Join Dr. Bill Giddings with Northwest Iowa Community College to learn more about the NCC General Obligation Bond.
ELECTRONIC SIGN BOARD DONATIONS
The Primghar Chamber is trying to raise additional funds for a new electronic sign to be placed along Hwy 59. If you are willing to support the chamber, donations can be dropped off at either of the local banks- First National or the Primghar Savings Bank.
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City Hall Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. ~ After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 PO Box 39 Primghar, Iowa
PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL POOL
Thank You to all of this years Pool Employees, we could not have had such a great season without you. Also, Thank You to all the attendees that helped make it possible, we hoped you enjoyed your visits.xxxx The Pool Board committee met recently to discuss the Pool's needs, for next season, and (he many season's to come. They are currently looking at a Grant Program to help with equipment upgrades for next year. They have also discussed an idea to organize a committee of residents that would like to help make our New Pool Dreams Come True! Several fundraising ideas have been shared, but more are always better. Your opinions and ideas are very valuable. Everyone is invited, those who currently use our pool, those who will in the future, and even more so, those who helped bring thepoolto town in the 1970's.
The engineering team, Kuehl & Payor, that provided the 2003 pool renovations, has offered to visit Primghar, scope out the town, and share their expertise on where, what, and how the City should consider a new facility. Please contact City Hall, a board member, or email to the address below, your contact information as soon as possible so that we may put together a contact list for our upcoming meetings.
Thank You --Pool Board Members
Tiffany Bahrenfuss, Ryan Carpenter, Brad Stevens, Glen Schueller, Danielle Sampson, Wendy Ewoldt
* * Primghar Chamber of Commerce * *
Several new items available at the Chamber Store located in City Hall. (PRIMGHAR BULLDOGS shirts, mugs, & glassware) Stop on in...lots of items 1/2 price and several for under $1.00. (t-shirts, stadium cups, mouse pad, koozsies and more)
CHAMBER BUCKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS- Right now Purchase $50 and you'll receive $55
Donations Needed
The Chamber is still seeking your help to purchase and erect the electronic community events sign. Please consider this convenient, attractive, and unlimited way to share the community events with everyone passing through town. What a great addition to Primghar this would be!!
Quasquicentennial
Get you cookbook now, before they run out!! They are available at several businesses in town, as well as the First National Bank & Primghar Savings Bank. Cost is $20.00OCTOBER 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 torn 5:00pm to 8:00pm We regret to announce that the Annual Haunted Scavenger Hunt Will Not be held this Halloween Season
MYFL SCHEDULE
Please show your support for our TRI-TOWN ATTACK football teams, 2nd ~ 6th grade, from Paullina, Primghar, & Sutherland, Home games are September 25* & October2nd at Primghar City Park starting at 9:00 A.M.
RECYCLE & GARBAGE DAYS
*Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, October 6th & 20th. Waste Connections requests that you set out your containers by 7:00 A.M. the morning of your scheduled pick up or It may be left. *Residential garbage pick-up is every Friday.
SKATING RINK TO OPEN SOON
The Skating Rink will be open for business VERY SOON! HOURS: Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 P2.00 Admission (evening discount for those that attended afternoon session)
PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Utility bill due date is the 10th of every month. If the 10th falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the cut off for payments is the following Monday morning BY 8:OOam for the drop box, and 9:00am for the mailbox. Any questions concerning this policy please call City Hall.
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RECYCLE DAYS
Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, November 3rd & 17th.
CITY HALL CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY & THANKSGIVING
City Hall will be closed Thursday, Novem- ber 11th in honor of Veteran's Day; also November 25th & 26th for The Thanksgiving Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall, 957-2435 and an on- call city employee will assist you. November 2010 ~ City of Primghar PO Box 39 ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245 ~ 712-957-2435
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Open through the lunch hour unless posted. After-hour emergencies: call 957-2435 for an on-call employee to assist. For the happenings on Primghar, check out the OFFICIAL WEB PAGE @ www.primghariowa.org Email us at primghar@tcaexpress.net
WANTED/NEEDED
The Quasi Committee is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 5:30pm at the Community Building. So VOLUNTEERS are needed to "Showcase" their Quasi recipe they submitted to the cookbook. The recipe that you are going to prepare needs to serve approximately 12 people. Anyone wanting to help with this event please contact: Susan Smith ~ 957-4627
Looking forward to a FUN HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS FAMILY MEAL!!
OCTOBER 30th 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.
SKATING RINK OPENS
The Skating Rink will be open for business starting on Saturday, November 7th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Saturday afternoon skating will also begin from 1:30 to 3:30pm. $2.00 Admission.
STANDARD TIME
As the old saying goes "Spring Forward, Fall Back". Well the time is here to set those clocks back one hour the first Sunday of November or on the 7th this year.
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 behind the light plant or hauled to the City dump north of the lagoon. Residents may NOT burn leaves on public property.
TopCITY HALL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLDIAY
City Hall will be closed November 25th and 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also, we will be closed December 24th and December 31st for the Christmas and New Years Holidays. If you have an emergency, please call City Hall (957-2435) and an on-call city employee will assist you.
SEND THE KIDS ROLLER SKATING
The Rec. Center is officially OPEN! Skating is available on Saturdays afternoons 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 the evening price is discounted.)
Need a party idea? Have a skating party at the Rec! Contact Don Steffens for more information 957-4165.
Special Hours in December: FREE ADMISSION!! On Dec. 4th 1:30pm- 3:30pm for Christmas in Primghar
School vacation
Open Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30, & 31 1:30pm-3:30pm $2.00
Closed -Christmas and New Years Day.
*NOTICE GARBAGE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE*
NO CHANGE IN THE HOLIDAY PICK-UP SCHEDULE. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT RECYCLE BINS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TRASH. YOUR DISPOSALS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IF USED.
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 @ City Hall. There are travel coffee mugs, Primghar Ornaments & Cobblestone Memories Prints. Chamber Bucks Promotion: (through December 23rd)
48 HOUR POSTINGS REMINDER
Bills are due the 10th of every month. If not paid by the 10th you are then charged a penalty and given 12 more days to pay before actual disconnection.
The 48-Hour Posting will occur on the 11th day past due, with shut off on the 13th day. (unless this falls on a weekend, the next business day.)
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 after the 48-hour time limit but before actual dis- connect occurs. This is to ensure All utility bills are paid before the disconnect date.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST
Lighting Contest sponsored by The City of Primghar will take place on December 18th. Chamber Bucks will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. So have your light turned on!!
PRIMGHAR LITTLE LEAGUE
We are asking that anyone interested in supporting the Little League program next spring to contact City Hall.
*** REMINDER *** NUISANCE PROPERTY ABATEMENT PROJECT
Please objectively examine your property and then take the necessary action to timely abate any prohibited conditions. The goal of the City Council is to make Primghar a cleaner and more attractive place in which to live. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Please call City Hall if you have any questions ~ Thank You
Compliance deadline is June 1, 2011
It's a pleasure doing business with you... Here's wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with the joy of the season!!
City of Primghar December 2010 Newsletter 160 S. Hayes Ave ~ Primghar, Iowa 51245~ Phone 712-957-2435
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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