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B6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 Bonaparte City Council meeting VAN BUREN COUNTY REGISTER By Sandi Dimmitt repaired and will provide ten *Kirk Meek made a motion library report, clerk’s report hours of community service which was seconded by Heath and mayor’s report. A regular meeting of the during the spring or summer Horstman to approve the fi- *Kirk Meek made a motion, Annual Bentonsport Bonaparte City Council was of 2021. In addition, the per- nancial report. The motion seconded by Scott Troutman held at the Whiteley Opera son issued an apology letter to passed 4 to 0. to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 Riverfest House on September 14. The the council and mayor. *The council reviewed the P.M. The motion passed 4 to 0. meeting was called to order *Scott Troutman made a is in conjunction with the Vil- Bentonsport Historic Dis- at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Linda motion seconded by Cory Fett lages of Van Buren Annual trict, nestled in a valley along McCarty. to obtain more bids to update Old time country and Scenic Drive that will be in the Des Moines River will Roll call indicated the fol- the ADA entrance of the opera different locations through- be bursting with activities on lowing present: Heath Horst- house. The council voted 4 bluegrass music out the county where people Saturday and Sunday, Octo- man, Scott Troutman, Kirk to 0 to obtain more bids. The come to enjoy the fall colors ber 10 and 11 from 10:00 p.m. Meek and Cory Fett. Erin project was started in 2018 By Sandi Dimmitt, Register they preferred the ‘ole time with various flea markets, - 5:00 p.m. with the annual Meierotto was absent. Also, in after a walk through with Lisa Reporter way without the electrified crafts, car show, and more Bentonsport Riverfest. attendance was Mayor Linda Plecker showed that the poll- instruments and amplifiers. So why not enjoy the change Observe the local black- McCarty, Holly Richardson, ing place in the Whiteley Op- Saturday evening was a per- They sported some different of season with a little trip to smith, as he pounds on his an- John Holden, Sue Rice, Libby era House had to be 100 per- fect night to sit outdoors in the instruments and were fun to southeast Iowa’s popular Vil- vil and creates artistic craft- Kuster, and Larry Pruden. At- cent handicapped accessible. fresh air and listen to music. listen to, also. lages of Van Buren for the work or watch the spinning of torney Sarah Wenke was not The bids that were obtained in The moon was bright, the air This event was arranged as Scenic Drive and stop by this the potter’s wheel, see the rug present. 2018 were for doors, as well a great temperature with just part of the 100-year anniver- beautiful little village, Ben- weaving, fiber or other dem- The agenda was adopted on as concrete work in the back a little breeze. Music jammers sary of state parks. Most of the tonsport, tucked in amid the onstrations in the park. At a motion by Kirk Meek and a of the building, including the met at the park on September events planned for the 100th tree covered hills of the Des the Odd Fellows building you second by Cory Fett. The mo- handicap ramp. 25 and 26 and jammed with birthday had to be cancelled Moines River and off the Sce- can view wood turning on a tion passed 4 to 0. The insurance company that their musical instruments from due to COVID-19. nic byway J-40. treadle lathe along with other *Citizen Input-Larry the city uses provides grants 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and The Friends of Lacey were Much of the festival is out- hand woodworking. Pruden, a new member to to assist with projects such as again at 7:00 P.M. until 10:00 on hand to serve coffee, tea doors or shops will offer sani- Get on a free horse covered the community, was in atten- the cement work. The motion P.M. both days. and lemonade. Each person tizers and options to make wagon ride at the entrance of dance to discuss the condition passed 4 to 0. Upon arrival to the camp- was encouraged to bring their your visit safe and enjoyable. the boat ramp between Odd of the historical buildings in *Beggars’ night was on the ground, if one survived deer own snacks. The Friends of Some places may request Fellows and the west end downtown Bonaparte. Larry agenda for the council to dis- running across the road in Lacey also sold 100 year t- people to wear a mask and of the Rose Garden and art informed the council that cuss to see if they wanted to front of him/her, a dim light shirts, hats, mugs, firewood there will be sanitizers avail- show. grants are available through hold it this year with the CO- shone in the distance. Parking and ice. The proceeds from able in different areas in Ben- The 45th annual art show the State Historical Society. VID pandemic. The council was outside the campgrounds the sales were to benefit the tonsport. near the Rose Garden will He feels that Bonaparte has a decided to go ahead and have and upon walking into the park in making improvements The Bentonsport camp- have several new artists and lot of history and that someone it and let residents decide if campgrounds a long but not where needed. The Friends of ground has more campsites some returning that have been needs to take advantage of the they want to participate if they deep tent was set up. Lights Lacey are proud to say that the available. Go to mycountyp- in the show for a very long grants. He introduced himself want or not. Beggars’ Night shone down from the top of campground has been full ev- arks.com to reserve a spot or time. Woodworking, fiber art, and said he lives full time in is set for Friday, October 30 the tent onto the jammers. ery weekend this summer. call the office if coming in pottery, metal work, hand- Bonaparte, and that he wants from 5:00 PM. to 7:00 P.M. There were men and women The list of musicians in- just before the event if look- crafted jewelry, drawing, and to be an asset to the town. *Cory Fett made a motion and young and old waiting for cluded: Greg Hamilton, Ken- ing for a site that may still painting make up the medi- *Purchase of a locater for which was seconded by Heath their turn for a solo. ny and Vicki Rhodes, John be available. A new shower ums that will be available for John Holden was discussed Horstman to purchase six tons People sat comfortably in Duttweiler, Bill Downs, Jim house is located at the Ben- purchase. There will also be again. The council was to do of 4 inch rock. If the water their lawn chairs and were Hughes, Shirley McCord, tonsport shelter for campers some artists demonstrating. research on what kind would near the ramp goes down far easily able to social distance. Tom Allen, Judy Mumford, or event vendors to use dur- The shops will be open with be best. Kirk Meek said the enough the rock will be used Some even sported the rock- Ernie Davidson, Dan Jenkins, ing the event. antiques, local made fudge, person he talked to was not to fill a hole by the boat ramp. ing lawn chairs. Now that’s Jerry Pitt, Steve and Pat Head, For more details or infor- crafts, pottery, and quilting. impressed by the locator he The motion was approved by a the life. People were rocking, Rick and Jenny Mansheim, Ed mation about the Bentonsport The Indian Artifact Museum had. Cory Fett said that he 4 to 0 vote. clapping and singing along Tice, David Tutje, the Exline Riverfest or how you can be a will be open and the Mason would look into locaters also. *Cory Fett made a motion with the jammers. Greg Ham- Family, Craig and Susan and vendor in the event call Cher- House Inn, pending weather, A motion by Kirk Meek and seconded by Heath Horstman ilton was in charge of details Stanley Knipfer. The sound yl at the Van Buren County will sell fudge outside their a second by Heath Horstman to send out certified letters to and invited all jammers. man was Rick Reynolds. Conservation office 319-293- building. stated that that if Cory could the few residents that have not The long tent was comprised The musicians took turns 3589, email cheryl@netins. Keith Dimmitt will do his find an acceptable locator for inquired about their invoice of those who enjoy the electri- playing throughout the day net or view our website www. juggling act during the week- $1,255.00 or under that he from last November, Decem- cal instruments and amplifiers. and evening, so they weren’t greefstore.com. Bentonsport end and John Boyer will sing had the council’s permission ber and January. Those that Most knew all of the songs and all on stage at the same time. is located in Southeast Iowa toe tapping music throughout to purchase it. The motion have not contacted city hall played along with the soloists. They jammed their hearts west of Hwy 218, south of the park Saturday from 11:00 passed 4 to 0. to acknowledge they have re- Not many were aware of it away and some lost a little Fairfield 25 miles and north a.m.