Firemen s Dance April 12th

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1 Slater Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Slater Community Club and Friends of the Slater Public Library Saturday, April 12th 10:00 AM Toddlers 3rd Grade Meet at the Log Cabin Nelson Park Slater s 68th Annual Firemen s Dance April 12th Don t forget to stop by the Library for your prize and the Book & Bake Sale BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Please help the Boy Scouts of Ballard Troop 163 to do a Good Turn by participating in our Scouting for Food Drive. Troop 163 will be collecting non-perishable food items and paper products on SATURDAY, APRIL 12th Please put your items in a bag, and set on your front porch IN PLAIN SITE OF THE STREET by 8 AM on Saturday. The Scouts will begin their pick up routes at 8AM. You do NOT need to be present for the pick up. If it is after 11am and we have missed your donation, please call (Larry), or (Jen) and we will make arrangements to pick up your donation. All your donations will be taken to your local food pantry and will directly help those in need in your community. We can NOT collect perishable items. And the Food Pantries cannot accept expired or opened items. Please check items before you donate. Thank You for Your Participation! From the members of Troop 163, and your community Featuring The Kraft Brothers 6PM 8PM Death by Monkey's 8PM 1AM Doors open at 6PM Serving brat patties and hamburgers Scouts will also be collecting torn and worn State or American Flags that need to be permanently retired. Please place them in a separate bag next to your food donation.

2 From the City... F Y I s First day for chipping in the spring is scheduled for Monday, April 21st This is your chance to spruce up those trees and bushes....branches /limbs (NO Leaves please) need to be left by the curb by 7am Monday morning. Future Dates: June 23rd Sept 15th Oct 27th Flushable wipes are NOT your sewer systems friend The City of Slater is asking everyone PLEASE do NOT flush wipes down the toilet. In recent years, the use of products such as pre-moistened flushable wipes have been advertised as a way to feel cleaner and fresher but most don t know they have caused damage to wastewater systems across the country and right here in Slater! Even though these products are advertised as flushable, and they may go down the toilet, they are not breaking down sufficiently to go through the sewer system. Resulting in clogged pipes and jammed pumps!! This also includes: toilet cleaning pop off pads, baby wipes, paper towels, or any other product that may be advertised as flushable....thank You!! Wow! Our City Parks and Shelters are getting busy We want your event big or small to be a success! Don t get stuck without a place to have your family gathering, birthday party, or class reunion! Please call City to make a reservation for our outdoor shelters and facilities within our City Parks. ~ Thank You! Midwest Recovery will be coming through Slater again this year on June 23rd. This is a chance for Slater residents to get rid of old appliances, mowers, and electronics for FREE. They pick it up off your curb! Midwest recovery does require pre-paid stickers for tubed screens and monitors You may purchase these stickers at Slater City Hall beginning...today. Visit their website midwestrecoveryofiowa.com for more details and a complete list of items they take for free.

3 Slater Public Library THANK YOU! We are very thankful for the recent fundraising efforts done on behalf of the library by the Friends members and community. We now have a beautiful new circulation desk, computer tables with an additional patron computer, and a new digital piano with headphone capabilities. Stop in and see what we have to offer! To see more pictures and descriptions visit our facebook page. Free Programs Storytime - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Book Club The book club is planning a day out to the movie Divergent after reading the book last month. Time is yet to be determined, but we will attend an afternoon matinee in Ankeny and follow-up with dinner and discussion at Olive Garden on Saturday March 29. April s book discussion will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The selected book is The Expats by Chris Pavone. Overview: In the cobblestoned streets of Luxembourg, Kate Moore's days are filled with playdates and coffee mornings, her weekends spent in Paris and skiing in the Alps. But Kate is also guarding a tremendous, life-defining secret one that's become so unbearable that it begins to unravel her newly established expat life. She suspects that another American couple are not who they claim to be; her husband is acting suspiciously; and as she travels around Europe, she finds herself looking over her shoulder, increasingly terrified that her own past is catching up with her. As Kate begins to dig, to uncover the secrets of the people around her, she finds herself buried in layers of deceit so thick they threaten her family, her marriage, and her life. - Barnesandnoble.com Early-Out Program - March 5 and April 2, 16 & 30, 1-3 p.m. Card Making - Thursdays, all day, for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book Club Movie Matinee/Dinner - Saturday, March 29, TBD Thursday, April 17, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Coffee Fridays, 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Book and Bake Sale The Friends are once again preparing to help with Slater s Easter Egg Hunt and will also kick off their Spring Book and Bake Sale. The Easter Egg Hunt will be at the Log Cabin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, for toddlers-3rd graders. Book and Bake Sale times: Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - noon Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.-1/2 price Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. -1/2 price, plus fill a bag of adult paperbacks for $1.

4 We re making your water bill payment easy...never pay a late fee again! Have your water bill payment auto deducted from your checking or savings account on the 15th of each month It s as easy as 1) detach and sign the form below, 2) attach a voided check and 3) drop it by City Hall. Or Contact City Hall at or cityofslater@huxcomm.net Authorization for Preauthorized Payments I/We authorize the City of Slater to initiate debit entries to my/our account at the bank of my/our choosing and identified by the attached voided check or saving account information identified below, for the purpose of accomplishing the following preauthorized payments for water/utility services: The City of Slater will debit: An amount which may vary. I understand I have the right to receive notice at least 10 days in advance of the due date of any payment of a varying amount. Frequency: X Monthly Type of Account: Checking Savings This is a new authorization that may begin on, or after, the date reflected below. I/We understand debits will be presented from the South Story Bank, in Slater, Iowa. My/Our account will remain subject to its individual terms and conditions, which are not modified by this authorization. I/We acknowledge that the origination of these transactions must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. I/We understand that this authorization will remain in full force and effect until the City of Slater has received written notification from me/us of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford the City of Slater and the depository a reasonable opportunity to act on it. Name(s) Printed Signature Date Voided check is attached. OR Bank Name, phone #, and address for savings Saving Routing # Savings Account #

5 Swim Lessons - $35 Sign up Wednesday May 7th & Thursday May 8th 5:30pm to Slater City Hall Session 1 June am 10am 11am Session 2 July am 10am 11am 7pm Session 3 July 28-Aug 8 9am 10am 11am Just Think Pool weather is right around the corner Really!! The Slater Municipal Pool is currently taking applications for Lifeguards and Bathhouse Staff. Applications are available at Slater City Hall or go to slateriowa.org and print one off. Pool Opens - June 2nd Closes - August 17th Hours - noon-7pm Daily Passes - on sale now $10 discount if purchased by may 23rd Must be at least 15 years of age to lifeguard, and 14 for bathhouse.

6 Mark Your Calendars Slater Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years in Saturday June 28th Parade of Fire Trucks Beer Tent Food Vendors Water fights Entertainment all Day Wrapping up with Bicycle Poker run For 4th of July Is new this year, so here s some information. Ride your bike to each of these destinations to collect the required stamps 10:30-11:00am Slater Beer Tent *Purchase of Wild cards are optional 11:00am-2:00pm Get Crossroads 12:00-3:00pm Get Nite Hawk 1:00-4:00pm-Get Flat Tire 2:00-5:00 Get Whistlin Donkey 3:00-7:00pm Slater Beer Tent cards must be turned in by 7:00pm So join us for some Fun? Keep on the pulse of the City Check out the City of Slater on Facebook

7 City of Slater Celebrates 125 Thursday July 3 rd Thursday July 3rd Sunday July 6th Kiddie parade 6 pm Puppet Show 6:15 pm Petting zoo 6pm-8pm Dog show 7 pm 34th National Band Beer tent 3pm-1am DJ/band 8pm-12am Perry smith displays Carnival Friday July 4th Parade 10 am Opening Ceremonies-noon Carnival Talent show Amy s school of dance Community band Community chorus Horseshoe tournament grimm park Beer tent w/ band Fireworks 10 pm ON the 4th Saturday July 5th Carnival Bicycle poker run-10:30 check beer tent Mud volleyball grimm park Beer tent 10am-1am dj/band 8pm-12am Hypnotist beer tent State fair talent show winners Queen crowning-6:30pm Raffle drawing Teen dance Sunday July 6th Church in the park Nite hawk baseball double header

8 Slater American Legion Post News submitted by Dr. Steven Kruse A Legion Post meeting met on Monday, January 27. It was decided to hold future meetings starting at 7PM, rather than 7:30, as previously. The Auxiliary has also moved their meeting time up to 7PM. Some upcoming events include a chili supper sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday, March 4, at the Slater Methodist Church from 5 to 7 PM, and a turkey tenders dinner sponsored by the Legion on Sunday, April 13, at the Nelson Park cabin from 5 to 7 PM. The Slater American Legion, while not as troubled as some American institutions seem to be, does have some problems. Membership in the Legion consists of war veterans, and so members fall into age-related categories based on time of service. The oldest group comes from WWII and Korea (overlapping to some extent). The number of these veterans is thinning, and those remaining are well along in years and less active and, in many cases, less able to be so. Next in line are Vietnam vets, a large group, but who may not look back on their military service with much enthusiasm and have similar limited enthusiasm for Legion affairs. The third group of Legionnaires is the youngest, veterans of military actions over the last fifteen years or so, mostly in and around the Middle East. They have a lot of enthusiasm and energy, but most of these people are working and have limited time available for the Legion. While no designated seating area, divided by aisles, are needed to separate these groups, they may have different attitudes toward the Legion and different expectations from Legion membership. An aging membership makes for difficulties in nominating and electing officers, or running some Legion programs. Legion meetings today tend away from recounting military adventures and reminiscences, and incline towards community service. The Legion meets on the fourth Monday of each month (except December) in the Nelson Park cabin at 7:00pm (NEW TIME). The next meeting April 28. The Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Slater Senior Center at 7:00 PM. The Junior Auxiliary meets on the fourth Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 PM in the Senior Center.

9 Slater American Legion Post 260 Turkey Tenders Slater Log Cabin Sunday April 13th 5pm-7pm Adults $8 Kids (10 & under) $5 From Mary Beth s desk, Slater s City Clerk / Administrator The FY 2014/15 budget was adopted at the regular council meeting on March 10th. The City of Slater was able to hold the City s tax levy to $ dollars per $1000 of valuation. This is about 1/2 a penny per thousand less than the budget we are currently operating in, and within fractions of a penny per thousand that we have operated at since fiscal year 2007/08. During these past seven years, we have replaced or reworked most of our public works equipment, as well as adding a street sweeper and chipper. We have also implemented an Economic Development loan program which has helped bring the City businesses like the Nite Hawk, Sheldahl Crossing, and rehabilitated the building at 421 Main Street. During the past two years, the city partnered with Ballard School for a major upgrade to Nite Hawk field for new lights and a scoreboard. Because of these efforts, Ballard High School Baseball will be playing on this field for the next 20 years. The FY 2014/15 budget includes replacing a vehicle for public works and 1st responders, replacement counters and cabinets in the concession stand, a new roof for City Hall, significant repairs to the cemetery driveway, parking lot expansion at Grimm Park and the replacement or refurbishment of a fire truck. All of these project are funded by the Local Option Sales Tax that is collected on purchases made in Story County. Come on Spring!! We are anxiously waiting for warmer weather so that we can start working on the pool. Just like the previous summers, the pool lost water during the 2013 season. Since the freezing and thawing can potentially have adverse effects to the pool, we wait to look for and address leaks each spring. The significant loss of water we are dealing with each season effects our ability to maintain water temperature, and of course effects heating and chemical costs. As you may remember, the City of Slater was in litigation with the pool engineer and contractor for several years regarding the poor design standards and construction methods used in building our facility. While the City didn t get a large settlement, the maximum available funds were obtained from these companies and are used when these repairs are necessary. Each year brings new operational challenges, but the City will continue to do the best we can to operate this facility as efficiently as possible. We realize the benefits of having a pool in our community and the enjoyment it brings to its users. We currently anticipate opening day for 2014 to be Monday, June 2 at noon.

10 Slater Historical Plans Exhibit Aprons the Ties that Bind To celebrate the Quasquicentennial in 2014, SAHA is planning an exhibit of antique aprons. This will also include stories, photos, and recipes from the community. If you have recipes, stories, and/or an apron to share with us for the exhibit, please contact us. We would be pleased to include them in the display. Call or stop by Heritage Hall on Thursdays 10am-2pm. Slater Area Historical Association Annual Membership Drive Regardless of the SAHA s Mission, to make history a personal experience and to educate and conserve for the community, the Association just plain has fun! Did you happen to see the big wedding exhibit in 2012? Beautiful dresses mixed with memories and history! The Good Old School Days exhibit? Or the Growing up in a Small Town display? All composed of personal stories from our community. The SAHA attempts to touch each member of the community with something true and real, a piece of history that resonate today. JOIN us in wandering through the past and bringing it into the future. We welcome anyone to our ranks who cares about what has gone before and how it reflects on today. If you would like to volunteer for a project close to your heart, that s great (but not necessary)! Are you into old barns there is an exhibit coming up! Old tools from the farm and workshop? A display is in the works. The women who raised you and who raised your parents? An apron exhibit is coming up that tells the stories of those hardworking women. Clip and mail with your check to SAHA at: SAHA, Box 487, Slater, Iowa Or call for more information. Individual Membership Level $20.00-$49.99 Family Membership Level $50.00 $99.99 Supporting Membership Level $ $ Please print: Name Address Phone

11 Want to Have Fun, but Save a little $$? The Slater s Park & Recreation Board is now offering reduced rate tickets for Adventureland $32 vs $40 at door Blank Park Zoo $9 adults, $5 kids vs $11 adult, $6 kids at door Lost Island Water Park $23 vs $26 at door Noah s Ark Water Park- $30.75 vs $42 at door Valley Fair + White Water Park $31 vs $45 at door 421 Main Street It s hard to miss the construction that has been happening on Main Street these last few months! It has a new roof, all the windows and doors have been replaced, the tuckpointing of the exterior is complete, and the interior is in the process of being remodeled. This building has come a LONG WAY in the past 6 months. And I know lots of you are excited about the progress you re seeing. This two story structure is now owned by Shelly & Denny Bernholtz, and they intend to live on the second story apartment and use the first floor for their business. Shelly & Denny are members of Safe Building a company that does electrical, plumbing, and structural inspections. They plan to have the business moved into the building, and have an open house, some time in June In the mean time, please respect their privacy and do not take a self-guided tour!!. City Wide Garage Sale Is Scheduled for Saturday, June 7th If you would like to be listed on the Map and newspaper advertisement please drop off your $3 and location info to: Margaret Harris ( ) Linda Webster ( ) Or to Slater City Hall by May 27th Saturday April 5th Little League Field Clean-up day And Equipment Swap Shop Have your kids out grown their cleats? Or baseball pants? Please bring any baseball equipment you would like to donate to the swap, to Slater City Hall between now and April 5th.

12 SLATER CITY HALL Hours: M - F 8 to 5 Phone: Fax: Mary Beth: slateriowa@huxcomm.net Jennifer: cityofslater@huxcomm.net Mark: mestrem@huxcomm.net The A Community Moving, Growing, Planning United for Progress Slater Scoop March / April 2014 Look inside for your guide to events, news, and more This issue brought to you by City of Slater / Economic Development