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The
Official Newspaper of Manchester and Delaware County, Iowa
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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Wal-mart Supercenter coming to town
by Ken Boesenberg |
The attendance at the September 19 Planning & Zoning Committee meeting as a bit larger and more diverse than at most meetings.
The committee was addressed by three representatives of firms representing Wal-Mart in regards to a new Wal-Mat Supercenter in Manchester.
The new store would be located just to the west and south of the intersections of Highway 13 and old Highway 20.
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The new store would occupy 99,578 square feet, a mirror image of the Independence Supercenter.
Currently the negations for acquiring the land are underway with the land owner. There are also permit requirements that will have to be met before things can be finalized.
The new store as described will be one-third groceries and two-thirds general merchandise according to those making their presentation to the Planning & Zoning Committee.
It was also related to the committee that the new store would employ between 250 and 350 people.
There was some concern raised by the Planning & Zoning Committee in regards to what will happen to the old Wal-Mart building and the fact that it would be vacant.
The committee was told that there are a number of businesses that follow these situations around the country and establish new businesses in the old Wal-Mart buildings.
Although not etched in stone as of yet, it looks like Manchester may be the latest community to receive a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Such a store has been rumored to be coming for some time, now the rumors can be replaced with facts.
In other business the committee approved the preliminary and final plat for Innovative Ag as it pretained to their property located on and north of Quaker Mill Drive. |
Farm Safety Camp held Sept. 18
by Ken Boesenberg |
KEN BOESENBERG /Press
Firemen from the surrounding communities assisted students with learning how to put out a fire with a fire extinguisher during the annual Farm Safety demonstrations at the Delaware County Fairgrounds last week. |
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s annual Progressive farmer Agricultural Delaware County Farm Safety Camp Day last Tuesday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
More than 250 seventh grade students from Maquoketa Valley, Ed-Co and West Delaware attended the days activities.
The camp is made possible by all the volunteers that take time out of their schedules to educate the area youth regarding the dangers that can be encountered in agriculture.
The following businesses and agencies provided personnel and equipment for the instructional camp day.
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Innovative Ag demonstrated the dangers of pto shafts, flowing grain and augers; Maquoketa Valley REC employees talked about electrical safety; Roger Palmer talked about safety concerning lawn mowers, weed eaters and chain saws.
Chris Willey gave a demonstration regarding ATV safety; EMS personnel with the Regional Medical Center demonstrated basic life saving skills; members of local fire departments including Manchester, Edgewood and Delhi helped show attendees how to put out a small fire using a fire extinguisher.
The Life Guard Air Care II medical Helicopter based out of Covenant Hospital in Waterloo made a special appearance.
The Delaware County Extension office combined with the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce to again host this very informative farm safety camp.
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| Supervisors receive $20,000 from McGee Fund |
The Delaware County Supervisors recently received $20,000 from the McGee Discretionary Fund. The money will assist needy families within the county.
When Garrett I. McGee died he wanted his money to provide charity to the poor of Delaware County. The Greater Delaware County Community Foundation was put in charge of fulfilling his wishes and the McGee Discretionary Fund was established.
The fund was established to assist residents who are in financial need, provide funding where other adequate funding does not exist and to provide financial mentorship to increase self-reliance.
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Pictured are: (front, left to right) Supervisor Steve Koeneke and foundation member Erin Rempe (back, left to right) Supervisor Shirley Helmrichs, foundation member Jack Klaus and Supervisor Bill Skinner. |
The funding will be determined on an annual basis by the Greater Delaware County Community Foundation and will be given to the Delaware County Auditors office for distribution by the Delaware County Community Services upon approval of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors.
The county can only receive the funding one time per calendar year. People interested in receiving help from the fund must fill out an application, which can be found at the Delaware County Community Services office, or be referred by other agencies, schools or churches. Applications, however, can be denied. The applicants may be asked to participate in a financial mentoring program and the financial need must be quantifiable, not due to negligence. Any applicant that is able to work must be registered through the Iowa Workforce Development.
As part of the agreement, Peggy Petlon, the director of Delaware County Community Services, will present a quarterly report to the supervisors.
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