Has fond memories
To the editor: I lost a very special friend last week. He was Emmett (Skip) Martin. Skip and I worked together a lot of years past. We worked very hard to get the Clare Volunteer Fire Department organized with the help of Paul Anglin. We first of all got the city of Clare to get it started in 1962 and then we met with the Deer Creek Township and the Jackson Township Trustees several times with no success. However, we kept trying many times over and after many visits there was a large fire in Jackson Township and they decided it would be a good idea to join with Clare and form a Clare Community Volunteer Fire Department., and Deer Creek joined a few years later. We now have one of the finest fire departments in the area. In 1964, Skip and I also had a hand in organizing the Clare American Legion Post No. 570. It started with 20 members to get the charter back. That was turned in years prior because of lack of interest.
» Full StoryBacks aquatic center
To the editor:
I would like the voters of Fort Dodge to vote ‘‘yes’’ for the proposed aquatic center on Aug. 26. When new residents come to Fort Dodge, they look for a variety of quality recreational activities.
Weighs in on aquatic center
To the editor:
The new aquatic center sounds like a great idea for Fort Dodge residents. With the Schmokers donating the land, that should really reduce the initial cost. Thanks to Tom and Norma for their offer.
Appreciates Jerry Patterson’s efforts
To the editor:
Our family would like to take the time to publicly say a huge thank you to Jerry Patterson for another great season of Gypsum Hollow Teener Baseball League play.
Impressed by FD rescuers
To the editor:
We would like to applaud Alison (Chambers) and Ellie (Savery) for rescuing two swimmers from Lake Okoboji last week. We were on the dock when the incident happened.
Disagrees with editorial
To the editor:
In Response to, ‘‘Obama ducks town hall meetings.’’
When will the The Messenger do its homework? Obama ducking town hall meetings?
You must be kidding.
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State Baseball-NEH vs. Newman
Maria's 5th birthday party
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Karl King Band
Watermelon Days 2008
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