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Inside This Issue Opinion/Editorial.... Pg. 2 Milestones/Local News........ Pg. 3 Church Calendar........................ Pg. 4 Public Notices, Records............... Pg. 5, 6 Classifieds.................................... Pg. 6, 7 Social News.....................................Pg. 8 Local News....................... Pg. 9, 10, 12 Tri-County Tribune..................Pg. 11 Wrestling Salute............ Pg. 13 Sports.................. Pg. 14

Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and Governor Terry Branstad adress the public in Sigourney.

Bingo at Keokuk County Expo

Bingo is played at the Expo hall every other Wednesday thru March from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The dates to play are Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11 and March 25. Bingo is for all ages and a great entertainment for families. No smoking or alcohol is allowed and a concession stand is available for food.

Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living

Reminisce with Golden oldies and Peggy Wardenburg on March 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Manor House Happenings

Come join the Manor House Wednesday, March 11 at 2:00 for Sheetz with Music! Diane Sheetz and Tom Hahn will be providing the entertainment

Deer View Manor Independent and Assisted Living

Coffee & Friends Make the Perfect Blend! Coffee and Refreshments will be served Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the upper commons area.

Manor House Happenings

Tanner McClenahan will be entertaining us with his musical abilities Friday, March 13 at 2:00, Everyone is welcome to attend!

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Sigourney AM will host a community blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13 at 100 N. Main St., inside Conference Room.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

A fish fry will be held at the KC Hall in Harper Friday, March 13 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. The public is invited. There will be a fish fry every Friday until March 27th.

Hedrick Volunteer Fire Department Bingo

Hedrick Fire Department will have Bingo March 14! Soup starts at 5 p.m. Bingo Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Delta Spring Feast

Delta Methodist Church is hosting a Spring Feast Saturday, March 14. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Carry out and delivery available. This event is free will donation.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Keota High School will host a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16 at 500 N. Ellis St. in Keota. The blood drive will take place in the gym.

Sigourney Public Library

Sigourney Public Library will be holding After School Programs March 17 for grades 4th-8th grade from 3:30-4:30 p.m., March 18 for grades 2nd-3rd from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and March 19 for grades K-1st from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Manor House Happenings

The Bluebirds will be providing the music for a St. Paddy’s Day Dance! Come join on Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Jews for Jesus/Christ in the Passover

Jews for Jesus will be presenting their program at Prairie View on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Sigourney United Methodist Church Salad Luncheon

The Sigourney United Methodist Church will hold a Salad Luncheon on Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is free will offering.

Sigourney Country Club

Sigourney Country Club will host it’s 1st Annual St. Patty’s Special Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy Corn Beef and Cabbage!

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Tri County High School will host a community blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at 3003 Hwy 22, inside gym. All presenting donors will be entered win a $25 Casey’s Gift Card!

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Branstad comes to Sigourney

By Amber Kephart, NR Editor On Monday, March 2 Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds were at Sinclair Tractor in Sigourney to answer a list of questions given to them regarding the new tax increase on gasoline and diesel fuel, on education funding, mental health funding and a few miscellaneous questions. There was also an opportunity for people present to ask questions or to have the Govenor talk more in depth about topics he briefly covered. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are traveling all 99 counties to answer similar questions, so they were only in Sigourney for about an hour. They stayed on topic very well only making a few jokes here and there, one in particular regarding what Iowa college basketball team Branstad supported, he stayed clear of picking a favorite by saying the Iowa women.

He did state that all three teams are good but based on numbers alone he chose UNI. The budget was submitted second day of the session. The motor fuel user fee is to increase tax on gas and diesel fuel. Branstad expects the Iowa Department of Transportation to find 10 million dollars in administration savings in the next two years on top of the 15 million dollars they have saved over the last few years. Branstad feels this is a necessary piece of legislation in order to meet the infrastructure needs of the state, not just for the state highways and bridges but also the counties and cities. About 50 percent will go to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 30 percent to the counties and 20 percent to the cities. This tax increase will make it possible to move up projects for the state and for the counties to not have to borrow money for road and bridge repair. This will also help prevent property taxes from increasing to cover these costs.

Governor Branstad believes in a pay as you go policy.

The state was facing a projected deficit of 900 million dollars when Branstad took office. Branstad stat-

Special LOSST Official Results The special election

that took place Tuesday, March 3 resulted in a majority vote that passed LOSST in Hedrick, Thornburg and Unincorporated areas.

Public Measure A, Hedrick voted 102 yes and 5 no, Public Measure B, Thornburg voted 20 yes and 2 no and Public Measure C, Unincorporated voted 107 yes 13 no. To pass, the measure required a majority.

ed that the Culver administration shorted the schools 10 percent with across the board cuts, which directly cut money to education. The Branstad administration has restored the money taken from the cash reserve and those accounts are now full.

Over the next three years they have a projection of 50 million dollars to go into the Teacher Leadership fund, with additional funding for early childhood reading and a stipend for students in that are in the top 25 percent of their class who go into math, science or special education and continue to teach in Iowa. They will get a 20,000 dollar stipend on top of their salary over a five year period.

There have been programs that have been established to attract quality workers to Iowa.

One prog r a m is the Skilled Iowa Program; it allows Iowa businesses to identify capable and qualified employees, and giving working Iowans an opportunity to demonstrate the extent of their skillset with a recognized accomplishment. Last year they passed Home Based Iowa to attract people out of the military allowing a 5,000-dollar homebuyers credit to military veterans, with this program they have placed 1,000 jobs in the last year in Iowa.

They are in the 3rd year of redesign of the Iowa Health and Wellness plan; they believe this will provide better and more uniform coverage throughout the state of Iowa. Matt Ives with KCHC asked about Medicaid Managed Care and if it is going to be different than the Iowa Care program. Governor Branstad said, “Yes, this will be totally different.” This will improve medical outcomes versus reimburse based on procedure. For the last four years, each year the federal share has gone down and ours has gone up. Branstad says, “Managed Care will be the way of the future.” Managed care deals only with

Medicaid where as Iowa Health and Wellness deals with people not on Medicaid. “Managed Care is more holistic,” said the Lieutenant governor. The intention is to go ahead and implement Jan 1 with an estimated savings of 51 million dollars in the first six months.

A concern that was brought up was replacing troopers that have retired.

Branstad covered this by saying that the legislature authorized additional funding to replace all Iowa State Troopers that are retiring as well as hire additional Troopers. The goal is to have at least one trooper living in every county.

The gaming revenue from the casinos goes to pay for infrastructure projects. Road money goes to road and bridges proj e c t s where as this money goes to other projects. Vision Iowa provides grants to local projects.

The Lieutenant Governor, Kim Reynolds spoke about different topics regarding our education system.

One program that she is very passionate about is the STEM program.

STEM is a program that was implemented in July 2011 to make sure our children have the tools they need to be successful. Reynolds encourages kids, “If you know math, engineering, science or technology then they get to choose what field you want to go into if you have that foundation.”

This is the 3rd year that students at Iowa’s three state universities won’t have an increase in tuition. This is something that the Lieutenant Governor is very proud of. The goal is to continue to keep higher education costs down and to work with community colleges as well.

A goal they have is to encourage young kids to volunteer at specifically identified non for-profit organizations and they will get payment back on their student loans. Their goal is that by having payment on student

loans this will encourage them to volunteer.

Dave Harper, Sigourney Schools Superintendent was present and asked about the supplemental aide for schools. Harper asked if the Teacher leadership would be linked to the formula of the supplemental aide. Branstad said this rolls into the formula in the third year. Branstad does not want to change this because he believes this way of doing it makes sense. This was a commitment Branstad made in 2013 and he stands behind it, he will use his VETO power if necessary to make sure this happens. 50 million dollars this year for supplemental state aide was requested plus the 50 million for Teacher Leadership. There is also 10 million to help kids struggling in the At Risk Children fund, there is money for early childhood reading as well as the stipend for college students who go into teaching math, science or special education.

Presently this is 3 billion dollars of a 7 billion dollar budget.

Governor Branstad’s recommendation over the next two years, if you count supplemental state aide, teacher leadership program, early reading and the stipend for high achievers to go into teaching is another 250 million dollars. Revenue is falling below expectations and legislation will have to cut in other places other than education. Sigourney Schools is applying this year for the Teacher Leadership Grant for year three.

Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds plan to attend schools throughout Iowa in the next couple of the months to visit with teachers and administrators to hear first hand what they think of this program. Two schools got federal funding to do this early, Central Decatur and Saydel, Branstad and Reynolds visited with teachers and administrators and got very good, positive feedback about the program. Branstad is hopeful that this program will improve student achievement. Branstad would rather see an increase in sales tax rather property tax for the school infrastructure.

Tornado Siren Tech Scam has hit Sigourney It has frequently been reported to the Sigourney Police Department that is a telephone scam going on in our area that involves computer probTesting to Start there lems. A Sigourney resident reported that a caller that claimed to be from a computer company told him that it had come to his attention that his comin Sigourney puter had errors on it. The caller then tried to walk the resident through steps Sigourney’s outdoor warning system (tornado siren) testing is the first and third Fridays of each month beginning in April and tested through September. The first test is scheduled for Friday, April 3. An additional statewide tornado drill will be held Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. in reminder of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

The testing is between 9-9:30 a.m. unless weather is threatening at the time. The purpose of the testing is to be sure the siren is working properly and to make the public aware of the warning tone used. The tornado warning is a steady three-minute tone. There is no ‘all clear’ signal.

on the computer. Luckily, our Sigourney resident was feeling uncomfortable with the phone call and hung up. If a caller were to gain access to your computer they could possibly do the following: • Trick you into installing malicious software that could capture sensitive data, such as online banking user names and passwords. They might also then charge you to remove this software.

• Take control of your computer remotely and adjust settings to leave your computer vulnerable.

• Request credit card information so they can bill you for phony services.

• Direct you to fraudulent websites and ask you to enter credit card and other personal or financial information there.

Not all phone calls could be conducted the same and it is important for you to know that companies usually never contact you to let you know there is an issue on your computer. If someone calls you and you are concerned with the authenticity of the phone call, feel free to call the Sigourney Police Department at 641-622-2345 before doing any kind of business with the caller.

Another option is to contact a local company that provides computer tech support.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

On The Hill With Klein

Deer View Manor Sigourney Independent City Council Sigourney’s City Council meets and Assisted Living every first and third Wednesday nor-

by State Representative Jarad Klein

Week 8, the first of two funnels, was filled with passing many bills out of committees. I had several bills that moved from committee and will soon see floor debate and hopefully passage. This week’s letter will focus on the important legislation produced by the Agriculture committee.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3rd, and 4th; the House Agriculture Committee considered and approved five bills. We will pass another 5 before the end of the day today. On Tuesday, the House agriculture Committee considered three bills: House Study Bill 112 managed

by Representative Hein, House Study Bill 137, managed by Chair Grassley, and House File 168 which I managed. All three bills passed by unanimous 23-aye votes. House File 168 proposes to exempt 4-H and FFA livestock that are shown at county fairs, exhibitions, or a contest from the calculation of animal units used to determine DNR environmental regulation thresholds. Under this bill the 4-H and FFA show animals disregard applies to confinement, deep bedded and open feedlot livestock operations. This change in the law assists livestock producers who wish to provide livestock care and show opportunities. One of the outstanding opportunities for young adults in Iowa is the expanding agribusiness sector of the state economy. Individuals who will soon be attending our state’s excellent land grant institution Iowa State University in agricultural fields of higher education will be able to use their animal husbandry experience gained through 4-H and FFA livestock projects to fill high demand agricultural jobs.

House Study Bill 112 seeks to bring attention and deter future acts of agricultural theft. Most folks don’t know it, but across the state more convictions have been obtained for theft of agricultural crops commodities and livestock than auto theft.

The bill was amended in Committee to remove a proposed mandatory 30 day sentence for Class ‘C’ and ’D’ agricultural theft felonies and replaced that provision with a $2,500 surcharge fine which is in addition to existing Class ‘C’ and ‘D’ felony fines.

The surcharge would be remitted to the Iowa department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

The third bill that passed on Tuesday, House Study Bill 137 amends the beginning Farmer Custom Tax Credit Code language to allow for a contract term of up to 24-month

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rather than an annual contract as specified by current law (Iowa Code 16.81.5). The legislation reduces the paper work burden of the application process for these tax credits and to further strengthen potential business relationship between retiring farmers and landowners and new beginning farmers.

On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee considered and passed three more bills-- House File 353, House File 401, and House Study Bill 187. HSB 187 which passed by a 20-aye to 1-nay vote proposes to add to the list of agricultural input purchases for the production of food and is exempt from sales and use tax on the sale of European honey bees. This bill stemmed out of our area from a concerned constituent, Chairman Grassley was helpful in allowing me to draft this as a committee bill. House File 401 makes a number of changes and corrections to the State Drainage District law to provisions modified last year. A new topic that HF 401 addresses in the drainage law is that it proposes a provision that allows a Board of Trustees to appoint a person to serve as judge so long as that person resides in the county where the district is in part or in whole located if the person is eligible to vote in the general election to serve as judges canvassing the result of the next district election. The final bill passed on Wednesday, was House File 353 that passed which is another one of my bills. The bill reduces the number of continuing education that certified commercial manure applicators must attend from 3-hours to 2-hours each year as an alternative to an examination for recertification. This equalizes the amount of time commercial manure applicators must attend to what is required for confinement site manure applicators. This allows both to use the same educational materials and should increase flexibility for both applicators seeking continuing education hours and educators.

I am continuing to receive many different emails, letters, and phone calls from concerned constituents.

As always, I am happy to hear from residents of House District 78. If you have any concerns or questions, do not hesitate to call, text, or email me.

My cell phone is515-689-5430 and my email is jarad.klein@legis.iowa. gov. Please to be sure to include your name and address to ensure a quick response.

Updating Court Records For Accurate Public Information The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved a bill allowing those charged with a crime to apply to have court records of the criminal charge and proceedings expunged if the charges were dismissed or resulted in a “not guilty” verdict.

Sometimes people are wrongly accused of a crime. This can have all sorts of other negative consequences.

Many employers access Iowa Courts Online during the hiring process and property owners check online court records when deciding whom to rent to. Just seeing someone’s name in the court records can hurt their chances of getting a job or finding housing.

Senate Study Bill 1110 will provide those who were never convicted of the crime a better opportunity to move on with their lives. A defendant in a case will be able to make application to the court to expunge a criminal record when all criminal charges in the case are dismissed, or the defendant is acquitted of all

Veteran’s Corner from Keith Blair, Keokuk County Veteran’s Affairs Administrator The governor has signed House File 166 that extends the state property tax exemption to Individual Unemployable service-connected disabled veterans. Also passed were: House File 123: an Act making a statutory correction to remove an inconsistency regarding the employment of the executive director of the Board of Educational Examiners.

House File 159: an Act relating to the administration of combined guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

House File 166: an Act relating to the disabled veteran homestead tax

Delta Spring Feast Spaghetti and Meatball Supper at Delta Methodist Church

Saturday, March 14

Serving 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salads, Garlic Bread, Beverages, Veggies, Homemade Desserts!

Carry Outs WelCOme • Delivery available

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Cargill Pork feed mill, corner of Highway 23 and 149 To sell corn call Merchandising at 855-505-5165 Bid updated daily on www.cargillag.com 24-hour unload Monday through Friday

credit by modifying eligibility criteria and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

House File 167: an Act concerning access to documents during the competitive bidding process for public improvement contracts.

House File 205: an Act modifying reporting requirements relating to veterans attending postsecondary educational institutions.

Senate File 173: an Act relating to school district property tax replacement payments and including effective date provisions.

Manor House Happenings

The talented Brian Hanson will be entertaining with his Piano and Comedy routine on Friday, March 20 at 2:00. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Sigourney Public Library

The Sigourney Public Library is holding a book chat on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. The book chat this month is The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

EV History Center

‘Remembering Curtis King, the Oldest Soldier in the Civil War’ with Patricia Essick will be at the EV History Center Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Sigourney Public Library

Sigourney Public Library will be having a Tween Movie Night Friday, March 27 from 6:00-7:45 p.m.

Sigourney Public Library

Sigourney Public Library will hold Toddler Time every Monday and Tuesday morning from 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Bingo at Keokuk County Fairgrounds

Bingo will be held at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer every Sunday through March 2015. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Thomas Hall.

Manor House Sing-a-long

Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center is every Tuesday night at 3:30 p.m.

mally at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Expo Board of Directors

Keokuk County Board of Directors meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the KC Extension Conference Room at the KC Expo.

Keokuk Co. Supervisors

The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom

Tops Meeting

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at the Extension office at KC Expo on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

SPL Board of Trustees

The Sigourney Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the SPL.

KC Public Health

Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for individuals with out insurance or underinsured. Blood Pressure Checks are also available on a walk in basis.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 4th Street, Kalona.

Care Center Happenings

Bingo at Sigourney Care Center is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend.

Food Pantry

Keokuk County Community Services food referrals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney.

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Sigourney Country Club’s 1st Annual St. Patty’s Special

Tuesday, March 17

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charges in the case and: • All court costs, fees and financial obligations ordered by the court are paid.

• The case is dismissed permanently or is beyond the statute of limitations.

• The defendant is not being charged with a crime in a related case or has not been convicted of a crime in a related case.

• The defendant was not found “not guilty by reason of insanity” or incompetent to stand trial.

• All parties in the case have notice of the application to expunge and an opportunity to object.

If all requirements are met, the court must expunge the records of the criminal case. The expunged record will be a confidential record exempt from public access but will be available to the defendant and to various justice system agencies. It’s a step in the right direction toward a fairer system of justice.

Deer View Manor will be hosting a Wine & Canvas party Friday, March 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call 641-622-2076 for questions about registering.

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Dear Editor, Fifteen years ago, there were more than 250,000 manufacturing jobs in Iowa, which still pay a significant wage premium for middle-skill workers without a college degree.

Today, the number of manufacturing jobs here is closer to 214,000, and there are a lot more of us working at places like Walmart.

If you think those manufacturing jobs were zapped by robots or simply the victims of a globalized world, I have some magic beans for sale.

There’s a big reason these jobs were lost, and it’s called unfair trade policies.

Right now, some in Washington are lining up to pass President Obama’s big trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). But there’s a lot wrong with it. There’s no rule in it on currency manipulation, for one, even though many TPP governments have histories of devaluing their currencies to get over on the competition.

America’s trade deficit with the TPP countries was more than $260 billion last year. If we sign a deal that lets foreign governments continue to cheat, that number will go up and so will the number of lost manufacturing jobs. Washington, don’t trade our jobs away!

John Herrig, President Iowa State Council of the Machinists.

515-341-0473 2000 Walker, Des Moines Iowa, 50317

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Salad Luncheon Tuesday, March 17

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Friday, March 13 & Friday, March 20 Serving 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Bette J. Dilley

Mary Byrne

Bette J. Dilley, 89, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at the Knoxville Community Hospital in Knoxville. She was born September 9, 1925, in Keokuk County, the daughter of Cloyd and Mary Morrow Mateer.

She graduated from What Cheer High School with the class of 1942. On September 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Ernest Dilley, at the parsonage of the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. Ernest died December 9, 2013. Early on, Bette worked for the State of Iowa at the Unemployment Office as a counselor. In 1967, she earned her degree in Criminology from Drake University, and then took a job as a parole officer, and after 19 years in that role Bette retired.

Bette gave selflessly of her time and talent to many organizations. She was currently serving as President of the Mahaska County Democrats, President of the Delta American Legion Auxiliary Unit 485, former president of Tri-County Alumni Association; volunteered for over 20 years with the Iowa State Fair Information Program, Sweet Corn Serenade and the Lighted Christmas Parade in Oskaloosa. Bette was awarded guest of honor at the Oskaloosa Main Street Holiday Luncheon 2014 and was previously awarded the Governor’s Ambassador Program. She was also active with the Blue Ribbon Foundation at the State Fair including the “corn dog checkoff ” for the fair. Bette and Ernie also took great pride in supporting Iowa Public Television.

Throughout life Bette enjoyed bowling, and attended nationals for 30 years, and served as the president for many leagues in Oskaloosa (adult and youth), and served on the executive committee. She was inducted into the Oskaloosa Bowling Hall of Fame in 1979. Bette believed in giving back to the organizations of which she was involved, and was a member of the Delta Christian Church. She and Ernest enjoyed traveling and the many trips they took with family members. Bette’s family would like to thank the staff at Knoxville Hospital and their hospice group who made her last days comfortable.

Her family includes nieces and nephews, Dixie Shipley of Delta, Beverly (Dale) McBeth of Sioux Falls, Linda (Don) Carey Kewanee, Ill., Roger (Kim) Strong of Delta and Greg (Kim) Moore of Delta; many great and great great nieces and nephews; and close friends Randy and Sharon Sytsma of Oskaloosa.

Besides her husband, Bette was preceded in death by her parents; one brother in infancy; two sisters: Inez Moore-Fielder and Wilma StrongMoore; and two nephews, Robert Moore and M.L. “Tobe” Shipley, and one niece: Joanne Dilley Stout.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa with Reverend Ralph Sprunk officiating.

Burial was in the Springfield Cemetery, north of Delta. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Iowa Public Television or Delta Christian Church.

Mary Byrne, 81, of What Cheer Died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Oskaloosa. A visitation will be held at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery at What Cheer. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Catholic Church in Oskaloosa. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at www.hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com.

Mary Margaret Byrne was born on March 11, 1932 in What Cheer, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Edna Dollar Fabritz. After graduating from What Cheer High School she later attended Mary Crest College in Des Moines.

Mary was then united in marriage to Daniel Byrne on December 27, 1953.

To this union five children were born. Mary was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Oskaloosa. She enjoyed attending Bible study, reading, gardening, poetry, theology, art, painting, music and playing the piano.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Daniel. Mary is survived by her three sons: Dan (Dawn Martinez) Byrne of Quartz Hill, Calif., Tom Byrne of Buena Park, Calif., Matthew Byrne of Corona, Calif.; her two daughters: Susan (Michael) Walker and Cathy Daliposan both of What Cheer. She also leaves behind three grandchildren: Lyanna Templeton, Anastasia Byrne and Kenneth Daliposan; as well as three great grandchildren: Camill Templeton, Liam Graves and Nora Keen.

Steve Alan Smith Steve Alan Smith of Hesperia Calif. passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 4. He was born March 16, 1954 in Sigourney, the son of Donna Braden Smith and Robert Smith.

A 1972 graduate of Sigourney High School, he served in the US Air Force from 1972 to 1975. He had worked in construction in Southern California.

Steve is survived by two children, Heather Smith Alloway (Kamell) of Hesperia Calif. and Eric Smith (Letia) of Coldstring Texas, 11 grandchildren, mother Donna Smith Linnenkamp, siblings Nancy Ill, Janice Smith and Larry Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smith.

Services will be held at a later date.

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comed home by proud big brother, Kaison. Grandparents are Eugene and Karen Greiner of Harper and Glen and Carol Howard of Moulton.

Great grandparents are Lester and Marion Jones of Crawfordsville.

Wallace, Jaeger to wed Paige Wallace and Jonathan Jaeger of West Des Moines, would like to announce their upcoming nuptials. The couple has set their wedding date for October 3, 2015 in East Moline, Ill. Paige is the daughter of Shawn and Pam Wallace of East Moline, Ill. Paige graduated from The University of Iowa in 2012 with a BBA in Management and Economics.

She completed her Masters in Health Administration at The University of Iowa in 2014. Paige is completing her Administrative Fellowship at UnityPoint Health Des Moines.

Jonathan is the son of Jerome and Katherine Jaeger of South English. Jonathan graduated from The University of Iowa in 2012 with a BBA in Finance and a Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance. Jonathan is currently working as a Commercial Underwriter for Travelers Insurance.

The families of Megan and Nick Vance would like to give a HUGE heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us throughout this past year and were able to attend the benefit!

We are very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends through this difficult time.

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Bethel United Methodist Church

Pastor LuAnn Benge 319-456-3105 Located 6 miles east of Sigourney on Hwy. 92 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Alive at Five event is the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening at 5 p.m.

Delta Christian Church

Henry Goetz, Lay Pastor 641-799-4800 Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m.

Delta United Methodist Church

Vince Homan, Pastor Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School for Elementary age children is at 9:30-10:15 a.m.

English River Church of the Brethren

Diana Lovett, Pastor 29252 137th St., South English (2 mi. E. of S.E. on Hwy. 22) Church: 319-667-5235 Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Farson Baptist Church

Jerry Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

Joe Winkler, Pastor 308 N. Jefferson St. S.S. Supt. Dorothy Jacobs 641-622-2786 Worship, 10 - 11 a.m.

Sunday School, 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study, Thursday, 7 p.m.

A Christian movie will be shown the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Visitors Welcome

First Presbyterian Church

215 N. Jefferson, Sigourney 641-622-3029 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Gibson Presbyterian Church

Hans Cornelder, Pastor Worship, 10 to 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Youth Group: Second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.

Grace Family Church Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor (Located between Hedrick and Richland on Hwy. 78) 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m.

RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Hedrick First Christian

Rev. Carla Nelson 206 Park St. Hedrick Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Gathering for Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church

Carl Benge, Pastor 203 N. Spring St., Hedrick 641-653-4477 Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish

Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 209 N Lincoln St, Keota Saturday Vigil Mass: 6 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church, LCMS

Rev. Richard Meyer 315 W. Kelly Street Office: 319-668-2999 Saturday worship at 5 p.m.

Communion: 1st and Saturdays

Richland United Methodist Church

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Keswick and Webster Methodist Church Circuit

Pastor: John Tunnicliff WEBSTER: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship service: 10:30 a.m.

KESWICK: Sunday worship at 9:15 a.m.

Communion is on the 1st Sunday of the month for both churches

Lancaster Christian Church

Dirk Alspach 22934 W. County Rd. V5G 641-224-2255 Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7-12 grade.

New Life Fellowship

Dale Raatz, Interim Pastor Denny Eden, Pastoral Care 319-430-2677 Hwy. 22 South, Keswick 319-738-3851 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.

Wednesday Teaching: 7 p.m.

Evening of Praise: every third Saturday of the month at 7 p.m.

Ollie Baptist Church

Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting

Prairie View United Methodist Church

Sigourney United Methodist Church

10:30 a.m. Sunday School 4 p.m. F.O.F. Youth Group

Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Wednesday, March 11 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women 7 p.m. SPRC 7 p.m. Packwood Trojans 4-H Saturday, March 14 8 a.m. Women workshop Sunday, March 15 9 a.m. Worship followed by fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Irish Jig Mission fundraiser Tuesday, March 17 9 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Jews For Jesus Wednesday, March 18 6:30 p.m. Church meetings 7:30 p.m. Finance & Church Council Sunday, March 22 9 a.m. Worship followed by fellowship

Carl Benge, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Sigourney Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-622-3426 Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Sigourney Christian Church

Jim Stout, Interim Pastor 308 S. Jefferson, 641-622-2151 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.

Elder Gathering 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Board meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. CWF meet immediately following Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Sigourney Church of Christ

Billy Claywell, Pastor 615 South Jefferson 641-622-3708, 641-622-3582 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m.

Richard Pippert, Pastor Website: sigourneyumc.com Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Vince Homan Sunday School, 9:30; Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m

The Church of Living Water

What Cheer Christian Church

Shane Jarr, Pastor 13 North Main St., Hedrick Sunday School -9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship -10:40 a.m.

Evening Services - 7 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays - 6 p.m.

United Church of Deep River

Larry Naylor, Pastor Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

What Cheer Hilltop Chapel

John and Pat DeBoef, Pastors 4 blocks east of Opera House 506 E Briney St Phone: 641-634-2839 john@hilltopchapel.com Sunday 10a.m.-11:30 a.m., Worship 10:30am-11:30 a.m., Children’s Church on lower level.

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Michelle, Pastor 319-664-3653 Every Sunday: Inspiration time, 10 a.m.; Worship, 9 a.m.

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Last Thursday of the month is the UCW meeting.

What Cheer Baptist Church

Dick and Jane Larson, Pastors 641-433-0013, 641-790-1934 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Kid’s Club and Adult Bible Study are on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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Notice Of Sheriff’s Levy And Sale Iowa District Court Keokuk County Court Case #EQEQ040735 Civil #15-000108 STATE OF IOWA KEOKUK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-06 VS. CHARLOTTE F. CLAYWELL; BILLY W. CLAYWELL Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate described below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is The West Half of Outlot Three of the Original Plat to the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, except the West Fifty-Four Feet of the East Sixty-Three Feet thereof, and except the South Twenty-Four Feet thereof, being a part of the street running along the South Side of said lot, and except the NorthSixty-One Feet thereof, situated in Keokuk County, Iowa Property Address: 321 S. East Street, Sigourney, IA 52591 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: April 28, 2015; Sale Time: 10:00 A.M.; Place of Sale: Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 204 S. Stone St., Sigourney, IA 52591 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the sheriff will have it platted and charge the costs to this case.

This sale not subject to Redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if acceptable.

Judgment Amount: $24,078.60; Costs: $8,194.35; Accruing Costs: $8,109.67; Interest: $542.26; Sheriff’s Fees: Pending.

Attorney: Janelle G. Ewing 925 E. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-2430 Date: February 27, 2015 /s/ Casey J. Hinnah Keokuk County Sheriff 10-2

Notice of Probate Probate No. ESPRO37854 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NETTIE W. FISHER, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Nettie W. Fisher, Deceased, who died on or about December 16, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Nettie W. Fisher, deceased, bearing date of the 9th day of October, 2002, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Cloyd Fisher, Jr. and Norma L. Alpers was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 18th day of February, 2015.

Cloyd Fisher, Jr. 19001 185th Avenue Sigourney, IA 52591 Norma L. Alperss 301 E. Greene Street Gibson, IA 50104 Executor of estate John N. Wehr & John C. Wagner, ICIS PIN No: AT0008238 Attorney for executor John N. Wehr 116 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 245 Sigourney, IA 52591 John C. Wagner Law Offices, P.C. 600 39th Ave., P.O. Box 262 Amana, IA 52203 Date of second publication 11th day of S9-2 March, 2015.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

KEOKUK COUNTY RECORDS Keokuk County Sheriff’s Report

2/23/15 thru 3/06/15 The Sheriff ’s news is a brief summary of the activities/arrests/tickets from previous weeks as submitted by Keokuk County Sheriff, Casey Hinnah.

Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

On Monday, February 23, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Salvador Rolando Rodriguez, 25, Sigourney, for Public Intoxication.

On Wednesday, February 25, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Roy Charles Danner, 43, What Cheer, for Failure to Have a Valid License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Operating While under the Influence.

On Wednesday, February 25, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Robert Louis Fite Jr, 40, Delta, for Delivery of Less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.

On Wednesday, February 25, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Michael Wayne Linville, 37, Barnes City, for Driving under Suspension and Improper use of Registration.

On Friday, February 27, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Ryan James Shields, 26, Hedrick, for Driving while Barred.

On Sunday, March 1, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Danette Lynne Meyer, 38, Sigourney, for Operating While under the Influ-

Keokuk County Board Proceedings MARCH 2, 2015 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, Monday, March 2, 2015 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the minutes of February 23, 2015 as submitted.

All ayes and motion carried.

Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department happenings as follows: Berg shared a safety concern from Tom Adam regarding the four corners near his residence; left a message with Rick Hammes to get a letter from the landowner and fill out a County form for permission to log the right-ofway and volunteered Keokuk County to be in the Iowa safety group pilot program that looks at an entire county focusing on safety issues and makes recommendations thereafter.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve final order of road vacation for a portion of 160th Street between 110th Avenue and Zephyr Avenue excluding 100’ east of property line as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of appointment of Jim Dickinson to RPA 15 Transportation Advisory Committee. All ayes and motion carried.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the March 2, 2015 claim listing. All ayes and motion carried.

Met with Matt Ives, Keokuk County Health Center, Administrator/CFO, regarding ambulance budget.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the Personnel Report for Casey Thompson, part-time E911 Director at $19.23 per hour, not to exceed $10,000 annually, effective July 1, 2015 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.

Public hearing with Keokuk County Conference Board regarding FY 2016 Keokuk County Assessor’s budget was held with Charles Kent and Marge Farmer, Assessor’s Office and Terry Hollingsworth, Sigourney Mayor. Assessor Kent and Auditor Bates stated there were no oral or written objections received. Hadley moved, seconded by Wood to close the public hearing at 9:34 a.m. All ayes, motion carried.

Hadley moved, Hollingsworth seconded to approve the Fiscal Year 2016 Keokuk County

Assessor budget as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.

Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended Belva Deer Inn and UMO reinstatement meet in Des Moines. 10-15 Regional Planning was cancelled due to weather.

Hadley attended Area 15 and Board of Health meetings. Berg participated in a Central Iowa Tourism conference call.

Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. Sheriff Hinnah informed the best jail inspection report to date was received last Wednesday due to changes, updates and cleanliness.

Public hearing regarding proposed FY 2016 Keokuk County Budget was held. Auditor Bates stated there were no oral or written objections received. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to close said public hearing at 10:04 a.m. All ayes and motion carried.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of proposed FY 2016 Keokuk County Budget as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.

On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor.

CLAIM DATE: March 2, 2015 ACE ELECTRIC 945.40 ACTERRA GROUP 85.05 AGRILAND FS 1,150.94 ALL AM PEST CONTROL 100.00 ALLIANT ENERGY 4,643.93 ALTORFER MACHINERY 129,337.12 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY 18.98 BARCO MUNICIPAL PROD 105.08 BARRON MOTOR 191.85 BATES, CHRISTY 59.85 BAYMONT INN & SUITES 302.40 BC INVESTMENTS 560.00 BOWERS, JERLYN 322.68 CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC 1,358.20 CASTRO, DR ROBERTO 100.00 CENTURY LINK 293.09 CHARLES CAPPER FORD 133.00 CLARAHAN, CASEY 20.68 FOUR OAKS FAMILY SERV 139.95 HADLEY, MICHAEL C 624.60 HANSELMAN, BETH 113.88 HERR II, DONALD D 500.00

IOWA BRIDGE & CULVERT 27,045.62 IA COUNTY REC ASSOC 20.00 IA DIV LABOR SERVICE 75.00 IA EMERG NUMBER ASSOC 100.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES 147.50 IOWA SEC OF STATE 30.00 IOWA STATE MED EXAM 1,598.00 ISAC 320.00 ISACA 70.00 ITSAVVY LLC 418.88 JEFFERSON CO SHERIFF 31.10 KEMP, STEVEN L & ESTELLA 650.00 KEMPF, MARGARET 190.32 KEOKUK CO EXT OFFICE 100.00 KEOKUK CO HEALTH CTR 55.44 KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT 108.86 LANKFORD, WENDY 70.72 LAW ENF SYSTEMS 149.00 LLOYD MCCONNELL DAVIS 11.31 LUERS & ASSOC INC 1,450.00 M & M SALES CO 135.79 MARTIN EQUIP 108.92 MCKESSON MED SURGICAL 343.14 MED PASS 29.17 MESSERSCHMITT, LAVADA 147.16 MODERN COOP TELEPHONE 353.80 MULTI-COUNTY OIL 2,937.00 ODEN ENTERPRISES 19,952.96 PETTY CASH FUND 35.00 POSTMASTER 40.00 QUILL CORP 67.40 RACOM CORP 72.00 SADLER POWER TRAIN 150.30 SAVAGE DIRT WORKS 345.00 SEELEY, MARK 84.99 SIGOURNEY BP 17.99 SIGOURNEY TURBO WASH 300.00 SIGOURNEY TV & APPLIANCE 499.00 SINCLAIR TRACTOR 787.10 STODDARD, JOE 150.00 STRIEGEL, ANDREW C 7,070.00 STUTZMAN, STAN 17.44 THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA 361.92 TREAT AMERICA 7.58 US CELLULAR 361.01 VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 WAPELLO CO AUDITOR 604.40 WELLINGTON TOOL SALES 119.95 WINDSTREAM 1,044.80 ZEE MEDICAL INC 88.25 TOTAL $210,020.51 SK10

Sigourney City Council Minutes Sigourney City Council Minutes The following are summarized minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2015.

The Sigourney City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding and the following Council members answering roll call: Glandon, Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin and Schultz. Others present were: Deana Torgrim; Amber Kephart, Sigourney News Review; Don Northup, Water and Wastewater Superintendent and Pool Superintendent; Randy Hemsley, Street and Sanitation Superintendent; Larry Alderson, Reserve Police Officer; Allan Glandon, Police Chief; and Angie Alderson, City Clerk.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

McLaughlin moved, seconded by Landgrebe, to approve the tentative agenda. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

Conrad moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve the following items on the consent agenda: minutes from the February 18, 2015 regular Council meeting; Council accounts payable claims totaling $17,750.24; Library accounts payable claims totaling $3,658.28; liquor license application for The Keswick Tavern, at 22400 220th Avenue for Catering Privilege and Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial); Don Northup and Brent Gilliland to attend the Region 6 Plant Water Distribution and Treatment Plant Operators Conference sponsored by AWWA on Wednesday, March 18th at a cost of $45.00 each; Douglas A. Glandon to attend the Iowa Association of Housing Officials Spring Conference on April 9th and 10th in Cedar Falls, Iowa at a cost of $150.00 and to use the City’s credit card for hotel reservations and meals; resolution no. 2015-03-01 re: Historic Preservation Commission Re-Appointment; resolution no.

2015-03-02 re: Planning and Zoning Commission Re-Appointment; resolution no. 2015-0303 re: Planning and Zoning Commission Board of Adjustments Re-Appointment; and the credit card report. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

McLaughlin moved, seconded by Conrad, to open the public hearing regarding the budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: Glandon, Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin and Schultz.

Nays: None. Motion approved and the public hearing was opened at 6:02 p.m.

Conrad moved, seconded by Bender, to close the public hearing. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: Glandon, Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin and Schultz. Nays: None. Motion approved and the

public hearing was closed to 6:07 p.m.

Bender moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve resolution no. 2015-03-04 to adopt city budget for fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

Glandon moved, seconded by Landgrebe, to approve the Memorial Hall Commission to move forward with the proposed handicapped ramp along the south side of Memorial Hall as long as all ADA requirements are met. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

Landgrebe moved, seconded by Glandon, to approve changes to the police officer job description. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

Conrad moved, seconded by Glandon, to approve hiring Deana Torgrim for the full time police officer position pending her acceptance of a job offer and her ability to start full time.

The probationary period will start with a wage of $18.00 per hour to be increased to $18.75 per hour after she has successfully completed the sixty (60) hours of continuing education and other certification renewals required by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. After the continuing education and other requirements have been completed there will be an additional six (6) month probationary period. Once the additional probationary period has been successfully completed, there will be a pay increase to $19.50 per hour. Any cost of living adjustments or other wage increases approved by the City Council during that period of time are to be appropriately added to the outlined per hour rates. This position is also contingent upon Mrs. Torgrim signing a job description and a law enforcement training cost reimbursement agreement, so if she leaves the position within the first four (4) years of employment, she will be responsible to pay the City back. Reimbursement to the City will be: 100% of training expenses if she leaves the position less than one year of service, 75% between years one and two, 50% between years two and three and 25% between years three and four; and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between Deana Torgrim and the City of Sigourney. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6.

The March 18th, 2015 regular Council meeting will be held at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 6:42 p.m.

The full and complete minutes are available at the Sigourney City Clerk’s office upon request.

Terry W. Hollingsworth, Mayor ATTEST: Angela K. Alderson, Sigourney City Clerk CITY OF SIGOURNEY March 4, 2015 CLAIMS

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Acces Systems - Services Alliant Energy - Utilities Atwood Electric, Inc. - Services Binns & Stevens Explosives Inc. - Supplies Brown Supply Co. - Supplies Casey’s Marketing Company - Supplies Central Salt - Supplies Design House - Services Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. - Supplies Glandon, Allan - Supplies IAHO - Registration Iowa Department of Public Health - Services Iowa Section AWA - Registration Keokuk County Exposition, Inc. - Services Keokuk County Public Health - Services Mid-America Publishing - Services Misc. On Main - Supplies Municipal Supply, Inc. - Supplies Office of Vehicle Services Vehicle Inspections Sigourney Area Development Supplies Sigourney Cleaners - Services USA Blue Book - Supplies Windstream - Telephones Bender, Joyce - WCD Refund Dobbins, Jesse - WCD Refund Elmi, Abdirisak - WCD Refund Jensen, Jared - WCD Refund Samson, Ansyl - WCD Refund City of Sigourney - WCD Refund

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$50.00 $58.50 $309.63 $287.99 $125.00 $125.00 $91.14 $125.00 $125.00 $158.86 $17,990.24 February 2015 Library Claims Access Systems (Monthly) $517.57 All American Pest Control (Pest Control)$30.00 Alliant Energy (Electricity) $643.75 Atwood Electric (Services) $128.49 Baker & Taylor (Supplies) $971.96 Bancard (Postage,Books, Movies/Music, Supplies) $1673.23 Center Point Large Print (Supplies) $80.28 Demco (Supplies) $293.00 The Gazette (Subscription) $187.20 Greenleys, Corp. (Services) $230.34 H & M Farm and Home (Supplies) $12.95 Keosauqua Public Library (Supplies) $20.00 Koch Brothers (Supplies) $489.59 Myles Miller Refrigeration (Services) $52.40 Penworthy (Services) $427.43 Sha-Ran Window Services (Services) $20.00 True Value Store (Supplies) $20.55 TOTAL $3,658.28 S10

ence.

On Friday, March 6, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Amy Lynn Gillum, 39, Barnes City, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Friday, March 6, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Michael Wayne Linville, 37, Barnes City, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver.

Citations 2/22/15 thru 3/8/15 Justin Allan Boller of Kalona, was cited February 22 for possession of alcohol under age.

Becy Jane Skinner of Keota, was cited February 22 for excessive speed (auto).

Amy Nicole Schwartz of Hedrick, was cited February 23 for excessive speed (auto).

Richard Jeremy Johnson of Ottumwa, was cited February 23 for operating without a registration.

Joel Matthew Stanerson of Conroy, was cited February 23 for operating without a registration.

Marty John Topping was cited February 24 for excessive speed (auto).

Roy Charles Danner was cited February 24 for failure to have a valid license.

Roy Charles Danner was cited February 24 for no insurance Jeremy Wayne Holland of Brooklyn, was cited February 24 for excessive speed (auto) Andrew Lee Skinner of Ottumwa, was cited February 24 for operating without registration.

Jeffrey Pharoah Hawkins was cited February 24 for excessive speed (auto).

Amy Lynn Gillum of Barnes City, was cited February 25 for permit unauthorized per to drive Amy Lynn Gillum of Barnes City, was cited February 25 for open container passenger.

Michael Shawn Deweese of Sigourney, was cited February 25 for driving under suspension.

Brandi Noel Adney of What Cheer, was cited March 3 for speeding 55 or < (6 thru 10+).

Alexander Wayne Lucas of Sigourney, was cited March 5 for speeding > 55 (16 thru 20).

Carmen Sue Evans was cited March 6 for excessive speed (auto).

Heather Ann Clement was cited March 7 for excessive speed (auto).

Scott Philip Pierce was cited March 8 for excessive speed (auto).

Michael T. Cullick was cited March 8 for excessive speed (auto).

Sigourney Police Department

Week of March 2, 2015 Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

3-2-2015 8:42 a.m. Received report of reckless driving that had taken place earlier in the 600 block of South Stone, will provide extra patrol.

1:00 p.m. Received report of an illegally parked vehicle in the 100 block of East Marion, owner moved vehicle.

3:05 p.m. Arrested Veronica Babcock, of Delta, for Theft in the 5th Degree. The arrest occurred following an investigation of shoplifting at K&L Foods on 2-26-15.

7:10 p.m. Issued warning for brake light out and no license plate light.

10:24 p.m. Received report of a computer tech scam in the 300 block of North Jefferson.

3-3-2015 5:38 a.m. Called to a minor two vehicle accident in the 100 block of South Jefferson, no injuries reported.

3:38 p.m. Assisted resident who had fallen on ice in the 300 block of South Shuffleton.

3-4-2015 12:17 a.m. Spoke to subjects skateboarding in the 400 block of East Pleasant Valley, subjects went home.

9:18 a.m. Received report of suspicious activity in resident’s yard in the 300 block of West Marion, will provide extra patrol.

2:35 p.m. Received report of illegally parked car in the 200 block of East South, had individual move vehicle.

9:00 p.m. Called to the 200 block of West Elm for a property dispute, informed parties the issue was civil.

3:31 p.m. Received report of missing dogs near East Pleasant Valley and Marion Court.

3-5-2015 3:45 p.m. Received report of illegally parked vehicle in the 200 block of East South, had individual move vehicle.

6:21 p.m. Called to the 200 block of West Elm for a property dispute, informed parties the issue was civil.

11:03 p.m. Received report of possible drunk driver in the 200 block of West Jackson, located vehicle, no violations observed.

3-7-2015 5:38 p.m. Issued warning for failure to display current registration.

9:01 p.m. Issued warning for brake light out and failure to display current registration.

9:12 p.m. Issued warning for driving with no headlights on.

3-8-2015 12:29 a.m. Called to the 100 block of East Marion for a dispute, spoke to parties involved.

12:35 a.m. Assisted Sheriff ’s Department with an accident on Hwy 21.

2:28 p.m. Called to the 200 block of West Elm for a property dispute, informed parties the issue was civil.

3:21 a.m. Called to the 100 block of South Main for an alarm call, everything ok.

4:42 p.m. Received report of loose dog in the 300 block of Ringgold, owner picked up dog.

8:51 p.m. Received report of trespass in the 300 block of West Marion, incident under investigation.

Real Estate

Michael A. Noel Jr. and Stacie A. Noel to Craig J. Hackert and Darcy L. Hackert, PLAT 2009-1232. 75-1034-SE1/4 SW1/4-AUD PAR A, 7410-3-NE1/4 NW1/4, CCTOK-07250, RLTOP-013200.

Michael A. Noel Jr. and Stacie a.

Noel to Eric J. Hackert, 74-10-03NW1/4 NE1/4-L03 PT, PLAT B2 P91, 74-10-03-NW1/4 NE1/4, 7410-03-SW1/4 NE1/4, 74-10-03-SE1/4 NW1/4, 74-10-03-NE1/4 SW1/4-PT, 74-10-03-NW1/4 NW1/4-PT, 74-1004-SE1/4 NE1/4-PT, 74-10-07-SE1/4 SE1/4-AUD PAR A, PLAT 2011-0978, 74-10-07-SE1/4 SE1/4-AUD PAR C, PLAT 2011-1017, SEE RECORDS FOR EASEMENTS, RLTOP-061700, RLTOP-067950, RLTOP-062000, RLTOP-062250, RLTOP-062400, RLTOP-062500, RLTOP-062600, RLTOP-013625, RLTOP-013610.

Steven L. Kemp and Estella Y. Kemp to Keokuk County, HIGHWAY EASEMENT, 77-10-24-SE1/4RR ROW PT, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCSTION EASEMENT, 77-10-24-SW1/4-RR ROW PT, LBTKE-002250.

Luers & Asso. Inc. to Keokuk County, HIGHWAY EASEMENT, 77-10-23-NE1/4 SE1/4-RR ROW PT, 77-10-23-NE1/4 SE1/4-L02 PT, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS, 77-10-23-NE1/4 SE1/4-RR ROW PT, 77-10-23-NE1/4 SE1/4-L02 PT, 77-10-23-NE1/4 SE1/4-L02 PT, SEE RECORDS FOR ACQUISITION PLATS, LBTFE-042510, LBTKE-002300.

Joe E. Stoddard to Keokuk County, HIGHWAY EASEMENT, 77-1023-N1/2 SE1/4-PT, SEE RECORD FOR ACQUISITION PLAT, LBTFE-041100.

Andrew Striegel, Andrew C. Striegel, and Belinda L. Striegel to Keokuk County, HIGHWAY EASEMENTS, 77-10-24-SW1/4PT, 77-10-24-SW1/2-PT, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS, 77-10-24-SW1/4-PT, 77-10-24-SW1/4-PT, SEE RECORD FOR ACQUISITION PLATS, LBTKE-002800, LBTKE-002600.

Abbie Rae Sauer, Abbie Rae Dekleine and Jared Jacob Dekleine to Jared Jacob Dekleine and Abbie Rae Dedleine, OLL-MARS-5-2, OLCOP-001400.

Keith Luettjohann and Laurie Luettjohann to K&L Foods Realty LLC, SIG-OPSG-2-2, SIG-OPSG-2-3, SIG-OPSG-2-6-PT, SIG-OPSG-2-7, SIG-OPSG-2-8, SIG-OPSG-3-1, SIG-OPSG-3-4, SEE RECORDS FOR ALLEY USE, SEE RECORDS FOR LOADING DOCK & TRUCK ACCESS DEED OF EASEMENT, SGCOS-040800, SGCOS-044700, SGCOS-091600, SGCOS-038400.

Kewash Properties I LLC to Matthew L. Finley and Amy L. Finley, 7410-30-NE1/4, SE1/4-PAR A, PLAT B338 P32, RLTOP-049400.

Clifford J. Duwa EST., Dwight Duwa COEX, Dixie Conrad COEX, Dwayne Duwa COEX, to Dennis M. Duwa and Florene M. Duwa, 77-1013-SW1/4 NW1/4, 77-10-14-SE1/4 NE1/4-PT, FULFILLS CONTRACT 2008-1638, LBTFE-025100, LBTFE-025200.

DJG LLC. To Derek G. Greiner and Tiffany Greiner, 76-10-34-NW1/4PT, LATOK-021250.

Hedrick City Council Minutes March 2, 2015 The Hedrick City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, in the Library, with Mayor Crawford presiding.

Council present: Jeremy Greiner, Kathryn Cernic, Mike Mefford, Amy Phillips and Travis Bunnell. Others present: Randy Crow, Aimee Crow, Glen Sackett and Dustin Crawford.

Cernic made a motion to approve the agenda. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

A Public Hearing was held regarding the 2016 Budget Estimate. There were no written comments. Greiner introduced Resolution #52015, approving the 2016 Budget Estimate.

Phillips seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Phillips made a motion to approve the minutes of the February meeting, with the change of the address on the property that the Council discussed about having the City Attorney obtain information on to 505 Waugh Street, rather than 505 Waldo Street and to change the roll call to nays: Cernic and ayes: Mefford and Phillips, with the motion being carried. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes, with Greiner abstaining due to being absent. Motion carried.

Bunnell made a motion to approve the Clerk’s Financial Report. Mefford seconded.

Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Phillips made a motion to approve the employee’s time cards. Cernic seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

These bills were presented for payments: General Salaries, Net salaries & insurance $4,305.14 AFLAC, Clerk insurance 31.20 IPERS, General IPERS 851.35 EFTPS, General Fed. FICA Med. 1,264.59 Ann Spilman, Meeting mileage 14.40 Windstream, City Hall/Library/Sign 313.16 Windstream, Fire Station telephone 108.79 Alliant Energy, General electric 3,530.23 MidAmerican Energy, Gas bills 1,666.47 Glen Sackett, Rock delivery 89.00 Baker & Taylor, Library books 253.93 Jennifer Carriker, Library supplies/mileage 272.73 DEMCO, Library supplies/mileage 333.67 Junior Library Guild, Library subscription 358.00 Heartland Ag Business Group, Library book 33.00 Lewis Jacobs, Comm.

Center maintenance 75.00 U. S. Post Office, Stamps 245.00 First Responders, Community Protection 200.00 Fire Department, Donation 200.00 Mid-America Publishing, Legal publications 457.37 Storey Kenworth/Matt Parrott, Water bills 311.44 Heartland Shredding, Document shredding 50.00

John N. Wehr Law Office, Legal services 185.00 Bailey Office Equipment, Printer/Supplies 4,374.43 Southeast Iowa City Clerk’s Assn., Membership dues 20.00 Office of Auditor of the State, Periodic exam fee 1,200.00 Electa Richards, Website Maint. 2015 250.00 Med Compass, Firemen’s physicals 3,150.00 Wex Bank, Vehicles 220.18 Waste Management, Garbage fees 4,355.04 Hedrick Vet. Clinic, Animal control 80.00 Copeland Auto Body, Vehicle part 9.83 Elliott Oil, Supplies 5.77 Henderson Truck Equipment, Vehicle supplies 47.50 Glen Sackett Trucking, Backhoe work 158.10 Menards, Supplies 55.90 General Total $ 29,076.22 Water Salary, Net salary $1,157.75 IPERS, Water IPERS 229.15 EFTPS, Water Fed. FICA Med. 346.97 Windstream, Water telephone 85.27 Alliant Energy, Water electric 906.33 State Hygienic Laboratory, Water analysis 12.50 U. S. Cellular, Cell phone charges 62.26 Water Total $2,800.23 Sewer Windstream, Sewer telephone $149.29 Alliant Energy, Sewer electric 1,318.39 Richards Water Management, Sewer Contract 1,300.00 Automatic Systems Co., Remote programming 165.00 Hach Company, Sewer supplies 191.79 State Chemical Solutions, Drain maintenance program 153.00 Ottumwa Water Works, Sewer analysis 476.00 MSA Professional Services, Professional service 607.75 Richards Water Management, Admin. Expense – Cargill/SEMCO 100.00 Sewer Total $4,461.22 Civic Center The Ottumwa Courier, Brunch Advertisement $56.50 Joyce Millikin, Brunch supplies 10.31 Elliott Oil, Brunch supplies 144.33 La Verne Cavin, Brunch supplies 17.09 Civic Center Total $228.23 RECEIPTS General Fund $11,463.23 Road Use Fund $6,700.09 Trust & Agency $80.42 Water Fund $8,853.23 Sewer Total $25,635.76 Civic Center Fund $ 1,478.52 Total $54,211.25 Total in Hi Fi’s, Reserves, etc. $141,103.45 Mefford made a motion to pay all of the bills and to invite Electa Richards to come to the April meeting to talk about the City Website.

Greiner seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Aimee Crow revised a draft for the Council to consider of an Animal Control Ordinance that has been discussed the past few meetings. Mefford made a motion to table this until the April meeting to review and discuss then.

Greiner seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Phillips made a motion to approve the beer permit for Hedrick Sinclair. Cernic seconded.

Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Bunnell made a motion to approve the liquor license and outdoor service area for Anthems.

Phillips seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

The next item discussed was the property located at 505 Waugh Street. Greiner made a motion to have the City Attorney write a letter to the owners and advise them that they have until June 15, 2015, to have the structure and all debris 100% removed from the property. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – all ayes, with Cernic abstaining.

The city-owned residential properties were talked about. Glen Sackett suggested removing the dilapidated houses one at a time and making the lots available for new housing. This will be discussed more at the April meeting.

Bunnell made a motion to have Mike Mefford check on prices on a blade and accessories for the tractor to be considered at the April meeting. Greiner seconded. Roll call – all ayes.

Motion carried.

Cernic made a motion to talk about purchasing a new lawn mower and the contract for mowing at the April meeting. Phillips seconded.

Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Randy Crow updated the Council on the most recent meeting of the City Energy Advisory Team. An energy audit has been done at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the results will be sent in 6-8 weeks. An audit has been scheduled for the Community Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Members of the group met with Scott Timm in Fairfield to discuss energy efficiency methods that have worked for Fairfield and how to implement them in Hedrick.

The next BBQ Days meeting will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

It was talked about the need for rock in the Post Office parking area. Glen Sackett will talk with Roger Meier about getting this done.

Mike Mefford asked about putting jake brake signs on the east side of the City.

The Council also wants to communicate with other cities about water leak detection services that they use.

Greiner made a motion to adjourn at 10 p.m. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried.

Signed: Robert Crawford, Mayor Attest: Ann Spilman, City Clerk S10

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The News-Review

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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1410 East SADC Ave. Sigourney, Iowa 52591

HELP WANTED Prairie Mutual Insurance Association of Keota, IA, provider of farm and home insurance for over 136 years, is seeking an enthusiastic team player for the full-time position of Office Assistant. Applicant should possess strong math and computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office), and welcome new challenges.

Excellent communication skills and an attention to detail are necessary.

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Is Hiring A Field Supervisor.

Duties will include overseeing subcontractors at multiple construction sites. Good driving record required.

Very Competitive Salary, Company Truck, Paid Health Insurance, 401K. Please go to: www.PrecisionStructures-Inc.com to fill out an application

Submit cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 38, Keota, IA 52248

Keokuk County Board Proceedings FEBRUARY 23, 2015 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Monday, February 23, 2015 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of property tax suspension for the following described real estate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427.9, to-wit: all of Block 18 in the town, now city of Harper, Keokuk County; Iowa, and a part of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 76 North, Range 10 West of the fifth principal meridian in Keokuk County, Iowa, which is designated Keokuk County parcel #LATOK 047750. All ayes and motion carried. Suspended taxes are due and payable at some point in time.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the minutes of February 17, 2015 as submitted.

All ayes and motion carried.

Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department as follows: anticipated start date for the Lacey/What Cheer bridge will be the end of June or first of July; inquiry received regarding logging county rightof-way.

Berg moved, Hadley seconded approval of temporary construction easements/contracts for Project BRS-CO54(95)-60-54 (W15 Bridge) Section 24, Township 77N, Range 10W was held with Engineer McGuire. All ayes and motion carried. This bridge project is north of Keota on Highway 22.

Public hearing for vacating a portion of 160th Street between 110th Avenue and Zephyr Avenue was held. Also present were: Andy McGuire, Engineer; Barry Flint, Adam and Chad McKain; Roger and Shirley Broerman and Raymond Adams to share in discussion of support and objections regarding vacation of said road.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to close said public hearing at 9:29 a.m. All ayes and motion carried.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to vacate a portion of 160th Street from 110th Avenue west to within 100’ of the southwest corner of PRTOT 18500 as agreed upon by landowners.

All ayes and motion carried. The final order will be placed on the March 2nd agenda for formal Board action.

Various board and committee reports were held. Hadley attended Farm Bureau and Semco meetings. Berg attended SADC, English River Watershed and County road ride with Engineer.

Wood had no meetings to attend last week.

Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. ISAC Spring Conference and County Day at the Capitol will be held in Des Moines in March.

On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office Department of Management of the Keokuk County Auditor.

SK11 Form S-A Publication Department of Management Form S-A Publication

Date of Public Hearing:

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AUCTION

Notice of Hearing Probate No. 14-191 NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR KEOKUK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST CREATED BY MARTHA JAQUINOT GODFREY, Donald R. Millikin and Joyce Millikin Trustees TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE HELM CEMETERY YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Keokuk County, the Annual Report of Donald R. Millikin and Joyce Millikin, Trustees for further particulars, see said Annual Report on file in the Office of the Keokuk County Clerk of the District Court.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under an Order of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Keokuk County, a hearing will be had on said Annual Report of Trustees in the Iowa District Court in and for Keokuk County, in the Courtroom of the Courthouse in Sigourney, on the 17th day of April, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. and you may appear on or before said time and date and show cause in writing, if any you may have, why said Annual Report of Trustees should not be approved and ratified.

Dated at Sigourney, Iowa, this 4th day of March, 2015. (s) John N. Wehr John N. Wehr, ICIS AT0008299 116 E. Washington P.O. Box 245, Sigourney, IA 52591 Telephone: 641-622-3313 FAX: 641-622-2479 E-Mail: jdwehr@lisco.com Attorney for Donald R. Millikin and Joyce Millikin, Trustees If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in Court because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at (641)684-6502. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MAChinery AuCtion Friday, March 27 - 10:00 a.m.

Held at the Keoco Auction Co. yards, Sigourney, IA

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED

Have We Got The Job For You! Apprentice/Electrician Wanted • Home base in Sigourney • Travel all week long • 5 to 6 day work week • Typically plenty of overtime • Medical benefits APPLY IN PERSON AT

Atwood Electric, Inc. 23124 Hwy. 149 • Sigourney, IA

641-622-3626 • 1-800-247-0214 natwood@atwoodelectric.com

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1,129,882 Major bldg/equip repairs, purchases, renovation

Total Other Expenditures 670,771 1,129,882 Major bldg/equip repairs, purchases, renovation This change in estimates of expenditures will be financed from increased receipts and balances not

budgeted or considered in the current budget. There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the This change in estimates of expenditures will be financed from increased receipts and balances not fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, budgeted or considered in the current budget. There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed amendment. A detailed statement of additional fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, receipts other than taxes, balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed amendment. A detailed statement of additional expenditures, both past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing. receipts other than taxes, balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed expenditures, both past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing.

One piece or a full line of equipment. Please call with your consignments by March 17 so we can advertise them.

To Consign Or For More Information Please Call:

Abell Auction & Real Estate, LLC Justin & Becky Abell • Sigourney, IA 641-660-8048 or 641-622-3535 www.abellauction.com

ESTATE LAND AUCTION 28257 Hwy. 92 • Harper, IA

2 miles south of Harper, IA on V67 to the Hwy. 92 Jct., then west 1/4 mile, on both sides of the road.

Thursday, March 26 – 10:00 A.M.

Parcel #1: 61.21 acres highly productive farmland, 84 CSR2, all tillable FSA acres.

Parcel #2: 1916 two story home, with 4 bedrooms, 1-3/4 bathrooms, kitchen remodeled in 2013, large living room; 35,000 bu grain storage, machine shed, 2 car garage, older style hog buildings; all on 2.35 acres and located on hard surface road. House is very well kept.

Parcel #3: combination of Parcels #1 & #2.

FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 March 25, 2015

670,771

AUCTION

13th Annual Spring Consignment

SIGOURNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET SIGOURNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET

Instruction Area Total Support Services Instruction Noninstructional Programs Total Support Services Total Other Expenditures Noninstructional Programs

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Keokuk County Society News

Tales of the Ancient Sportsman

By Burdell Hensley

It is beginning to look a lot like spring!

And I am super ready. Daylight savings time is here and that means more time after work to play golf. It also means that the clock in my car is now right. I never bother to change it. Another sign of spring is that I have some tulips beginning to poke through the ground and I have daffodils that are about two inches high.

Visions of the golf course are dancing in my head and maybe this week I will be able to get on the course. But first I have some things to do at the Boy’s State Basketball Tournament. On Tuesday I will be covering both Pella Christian and Pella High. On Monday I will go up to watch Belle Plaine and Aplington-Parkersburg. The bank that I work for has branches in both of those communities and some of the folks that I work directly with have sons or grandsons playing.

Our Iowa City bank will also be represented by Iowa City West and they are loaded. The athletic director at West is Scott Kibby, who was a math teacher and coach at Eddyville while I was AD there.

I only attended the girl’s tourney on Thursday and then watched the finals on TV. I was able to find a few old friends at the tournament, but I must admit that the number gets smaller each year.

We did not have a team within 60 miles of us in the tournament, but I did find some local flavor anyway. The Boer girls of runner-up North Linn, are the daughters of Larry and Megan Boer.

Larry was an excellent basketball player at Fremont and later at Penn College.

Both girls are starters and the sophomore, Morgan, was a member of the all-tournament team in Class 2-A.

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In Class 3-A, Nevada was the champion and their leading scorer, Kati Cassabaum was on the all-tourney team. Kati is a daughter and granddaughter of the Cassabaum’s that lived in New Sharon. I think her dad was Steve who played at North Mahaska. Nevada’s team nickname is the Cubs and I hope that is the only breed of Cubs that win anything in 2015.

Also in Class 3-A, I saw the most dynamic player I have seen in the five player game in some time. Ellie Ruffridge of Pocahontas Area is a 5’ 3” dynamo and she can light up the scoreboard. She is the leading scorer in the state and she dropped in 30 points on Thursday and was near that on Saturday. She is quick as a hiccup and can shoot from beyond the NBA three point arc. Ellie’s grandparents, Doug and Mary Ruffridge live in Oskaloosa.

A few area girls have been selected to participate in the Senior All-Star weekend in Cedar Rapids. In Class 1-A, we have Lauren Miller and Rylee Voss of English Valleys, Madison Sieren of Keota and Jordan Carter of Sigourney.

On the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Team our area is represented by; Brooke Sieren , Sierra Lyle and Maggie Baker of Keota.

I’m sure that there might be other connections that I missed and I am sure I will find more at the boy’s tourney this week. I love this time of year.

Isn’t it strange how a ten cent gas tax resulted in a 20 to 25 cent increase in gas prices? You don’t suppose that we are being gouged again?

While I was doing my library research this week, I came across a story that Bruce Mathew wrote about my good friend John King who was the coach of the Numa girl’s team that went to state in 1940. Numa was a poor coal mining community between Seymour and

Centerville. Most of the players lived in a little mining camp east of Numa called Shantytown. The team uniforms were in bad shape and there was no money for new ones. John ordered new uniforms and was going to pay for them himself.

On the night of the 1940 state finals, a representative of the Centerville merchants walked up to John and gave him enough money to pay for the uniforms.

The money was collected from the Centerville merchants even though Numa had beaten a very good Centerville team four times that season. The team wore the uniforms for the first time in the district tourney at New Sharon.

Another sure sign of spring is that I can watch baseball again. Sunday I watched the Twins and Orioles and it was good to see baseball again. It would have been better if it had been the Cardinals. The Cardinals won their first two games and should have made it three. But they threw a pitcher that came over from the Flubs and he gave up four runs in one inning. They lost by one run. I hope they buy that guy a one way ticket to somewhere.

Sunday night the Ancient-ess and I went out to Bethel Christian Reformed Church for a concert by Journey Bound Quartet. It was a beautiful evening with beautiful music and a great time with so many of our friends.

Let’s take a look at what happened in our yesterdays.75 years ago: Mar. 8, 1940 – The Lynnville girls nosed out Mallard 37-35 to open state tourney play. Ruth Petersma led the Lynx with 22 points.

Mar. 8- Ottumwa beat Osky 32-28 and Sigourney slipped past Washington 2926 in Class A district play. Bud Kleinschmidt led the Savages with 14 points.

Mar. 9- Numa ousts Lynnville 44-37 at state. Mar. 9- Bob Cocherell fired in a long shot with eight seconds left to give

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Ottumwa a 2 8 - 2 6 win over S i g o u r n e y.

Martinsburg was eliminated by Humeston 22-14. Mar. 11- The Lynnville boys also made it to state with a 2117 win over Gilbert. Mar. 12- Hansell won the girls state tourney with a 5920 trouncing of Waterville. Numa beat DeSoto for third place. Mar. 15- Keystone beat the Lynnville boys 39-25 at state.

50 years ago: Mar. 15- South Hamilton, led by Sharon Tyler, whipped Valley of West Des Moines 61-47 for the state championship. Mar. 15- Eddyville’s Karen Katko was second in the high jump at the state indoor track meet at Drake Fieldhouse.

25 years ago: Mar. 8- Clutch free throws by Jill Dieleman led Pella Christian to a 51-46 win over HLV in the opening round of the state tourney.

Kim Pothoven led the Eagles with 31 points and Karen VandeVoort and Lisa Goodyk led the defense. Mar. 9 – PC fell to North Iowa 56-41 in the quarter-finals. Mar. 14- Eric Pothoven and Brad Wynja led PC to an opening round win over Cedar Rapids Regis at the Boy’s State Tourney. Pothoven drained 27 points and Wynja added 15.

Mar. 14- The Montezuma boys open the state tourney with a 59-55 win over Northeast of Goose Lake.

Have a great week and enjoy the sunshine.

Ponderings of the Heart

A couple of weeks ago I received a call from a lady named Mrs. Laura Ruth Peel. She faithfully reads my ponderings in the Sigourney News Review.

She grew up in What Cheer and has fond memories of her childhood. She asked if I knew Barbara Masterson and I quickly explained that we attend the same Church. This was no surprise that she knew Barb, as my husband and I have commented many times, “We think everyone knows Barb!” She also is a relative of Dixie Shipley from Delta.

Laura Ruth explained that she lives in Davenport, but spends time these days recalling her childhood. I look forward to meeting her on her next visit to What Cheer. Soon after her call, we received a letter that included many interesting items. Her doctor told her that she should write a book! So, maybe we will be hearing from her in book form next (I hope so).

Laura Ruth said her husband, Jack Clifton Peel, has passed away, but before he went to heaven, and back in the 1980’s, their pastor made a visit to their home. The pastor asked Jack if he wanted to go to heaven. Jack said, “no.” The

pastor asked, “When you die, do you mean you don’t want to go to heaven?”

He replied, “Oh, when I die I want to go! I thought you were gathering up a crowd now.” Laura Ruth said that she and the pastor broke out laughing as her husband was hard of hearing. When Jack realized what the pastor had said, they all three enjoyed hearty laughter.

She also sent along a song, and it is written in two sharps and so I quickly changed it to five flats which is my very favorite key and as I sang the lyrics, I thought I would like to share it with you.

The title of the song is, “Come Spring.”

The words and music was written by Dottie Rambo. It goes like this, “I stood in a lonely room of a mother old and gray; her voice so weak, she could hardly speak; I brushed a tear away. She was watching the little snowflakes falling on the window pane. She breathed a sigh and then replied, “I’ll be gone to be with Jesus, come spring.” There’s a big gate standing open, a gentle voice calls me home. Soon I’ll be in God’s country in a garden of my own. With my troubles all behind me, and my body free from pain; when the sun melts the snow and the warm winds blow, I’ll be gone to be with Jesus, come spring.” Then the chorus is,

“Before the roses bloom in my garden, I’ll be gathering flowers in a better land.

Before the fields are green, before the robin sings, I’ll be gone to be with Jesus, come spring.”

We all look forward to winter passing and spring returning to earth again, there is another “spring” coming from the Lord for each of our lives. May we all be prepared for Jesus’ coming. The Bible tells us in James 5:7-8, “Be also patient; stablish your hearts: for the

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coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” It is as Laura Ruth’s song shares, we do not know when the Lord will call us to Him, but at that time all our troubles will be behind us, our bodies will be free from pain, the snow will be melted, and we will be complete in a better land.” May God bless Laura Ruth for sharing her thoughts with us, and may her thoughts bless your heart too. See you next week, same time, same place.

Relish The Sounds You Love . . .

Recently I found a small booklet entitled “Thoughts for the Day”, the title was a sketch of an owl.

Upon finding this, I remembered reading through it one time. There were 155 thoughts and I recalled reading some of them when I was to present a program at the former local Federated Women’s Club meetings. Perhaps some of you will also enjoy some of them.

1. Washington never told a lie, but he entered politics when the country was new.

2. Silence speaks much, words more, but actions most.

3. There are plenty of rules for attaining success, but now none of them work unless you do.

4. It’s hard to make a comeback if you haven’t been anyplace.

5. Today’s mighty oak is merely yesterday’s little nut that managed to hold it’s ground.

6. God gives every bird its food, but he doesn’t throw in its nest.

7. Many times things that worry us never happen.

8. Digging wells is the only place you can start at the top.

9. When you are right you can af-

ford to keep your temper and when are wrong you can’t afford to lose it.

10. Anger is only one letter short of danger.

11. There are three kinds of people: right handed, left handed and underhanded.

12. Money may still talk, but today’s dollar doesn’t have cents enough to say much.

13. Somebody has figured it out.

We have 35 million laws trying to enforce the Ten Commandments.

14. A smile is a curve that can very often set a lot of things straight and it can very often add to one’s face value.

15. Success comes in cans, failure in can’ts.

16. Give a dandelion an inch and it will take a yard.

17. The reason women look so magnetic is that most everything they’re wearing is charged.

18. We are given our relation, but thank God we can choose our friends. (Abraham Lincoln) There are 155 “Thoughts for the Day” in the booklet compiled several years ago by Paul Grouwinkle of Columbus Junction. They were compiled over a period of 50 years.

Delta News June Rice Jeremy Walker and Calynn Ferris were married on February 28, 2015, at the Delta Christina Church. Lay minister-Henry Goetz conducted the ceremony. The couple will be establishing their home in Oskaloosa. Jeremy is the grandson of Steve and Janet Walker of Oskaloosa. Friends and family joined the newlyweds in celebrating their union.

The Delta Town & Country regular meeting was held Monday, March 2nd at 6:15 p.m. in the Town and Country kitchen. Chairman Dixie Shipley called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the treasure’s report was presented both reports were approved. Unfinished and new business was discussed.

Plans were made for a cornbread and bean supper from 4:30-6:30 on March 26th. The next meeting will be at 6:15 on April 6th in the Town

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Roller Hockey fun continues in the Delta Gym. The elementary league tournament games will be played on March 9th and 12th starting at 6:00. Jr. High league games will begin at 6:30 p.m. on March 10th and 16th and the High School league on March 11th and 17th at 6:30 p.m. The games are clocked at 1 hour. It is fun to watch these fast paced games so come and join the fun.

Delta friends were notified of the recent death of Dorothy Kendall Chipps. She grew up in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1936. She and her husband, Kenneth, had lived many years in Des Moines and more recently she had lived in Aurora, Colorado.

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By Allison Glandon The Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting Monday, March 9 in the Boardroom in the Keokuk County Courthouse. The Board opened the meeting with County Engineer, Andy McGuire. McGuire and the board discussed and approved two separate bridge constructions in the county. These bridges are located on 195th street and 180th street. The board approved these replacements after McGuire stated that these bridges would ultimately be closed if there weren’t work done to them.

Tami Gilliland was on the agenda regarding monthly community service updates. Gilliland updated the

Board on the Hillcrest Services at KCHC and their success. Currently Hillcrest is only open one day during the week, but wants to expand their business hours by opening two days a week. Gilliland also stated that she wants to team up with Keokuk County Sheriff Casey Hinnah to bring mental health services to the Keokuk County Sheriffs Department to aid inmates. Hinnah agrees that this could be of much help to inmates who maybe could be helped by talking to someone in the mental health profession.

To end the meeting, the Board read the Official Canvass of March 3, 2015, Special Losst Election.

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Now through Thursday, April 11th an IRS trained and certified volunteer counselor is available by appointment only at the Senior Citizens Center, 214 S. Main St., Sigourney. Assistance for shut-ins can be arranged. Call 641-622-3266 for appointments.

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Patricia Essick from Ottumwa will be portraying the wife of Curtis King, a private in the 37th Iowa Infantry who is remembered as the oldest soldier in the Civil War on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m.

At the age of 80 years, Private King was mustered into Company H of the 37th Iowa Infantry on November 9, 1862. This regiment, called the Greybeards, was comprised of men over 45 years old. Iowa was the only state to form such a regiment, receiving authorization from Secretary of War Stanton upon promise that they would be used only for guard duty. However, the unit did see action on June 5, 1864, when some 50 troopers engaged a band of Confederate guerrillas, resulting in the death of two enlisted men.

King took pride in the fact that nearly 30 of his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons were officers or privates in the Union army.

Patricia Essick, as she plays the part of his wife, will tell much more about this notable Iowan from Civil War history The EV History Center is located at 108 N. Main Street in North English, and all are invited to attend this event at no charge. Donations are accepted.

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Prairie Mutual Insurance Association’s Director and Vice President Resigns

At the Prairie Mutual Insurance Association’s board meeting held Feb. 19, 2015, J. David Gentry of Ollie resigned his position as director and Vice President after serving 34 years on the board. He was presented a plaque for his faithful service by board president Alan Grimm. The appointed replacement for the vacated director position was Christopher Gentry of Ollie.

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“White flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

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March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow slowly over several years and usually develop in the form of a polyp on the inner lining of the colon or rectum.

“Starting at age 50, men and women should be screened for colorectal cancer at least once a year,” said MHP General Surgeon Tim Breon, MD, FACS. “If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or other risk factors, you should be screened more frequently, depending on your primary care provider’s recommendation. The free kits being offered by MHP in March are a great first step to protecting yourself.”

The free fecal occult screening kits being offered by MHP can be completed in the privacy of your own home and mailed back to the MHP Laboratory for testing. Screening kits can be requested online at mahaskahealth.org, over the phone by calling 641.672.3116 or picked up at one of the following locations: Entrances #1 or #4, on the Oskaloosa campus; New Sharon Medical Center and MHP Hospice Services-Sigourney location. Kits must be returned to the MHP campus no later than April 15.

Dr. Breon explained that the fecal occult screening kit tests for blood in the stool which can be an indicator of the presence of polyps. However, there are a number of reasons blood can be found in the stool and it does not mean that pre-cancer or cancer will be found.

“Requesting a free colorectal cancer screening kit is the first step in detection and prevention of colorectal cancer,” Dr. Breon said. “If a polyp is detected early, it can be removed with a routine colonoscopy before it has the chance to become cancerous.”

Dr. Breon went on to recommend scheduling a colonoscopy at age 50, or earlier for those with increased risk factors for getting colorectal cancer.

Screening colonoscopies can then be repeated every 10 years unless otherwise specified by your healthcare provider. For more information about colonoscopies, contact your primary care provider or call MHP General Surgery at 641.672.2455.

Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, is a non-profit health system accredited by the Joint Commission. It is guided by its mission to provide exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine with the humanity of compassionate care.

For more information about how Mahaska Health Partnership is making healthcare personal, look us up on the web: mahaskahealth.org.

Keokuk County Lords Pantry The Lords Pantry was opened in 1985, by the churchwoman united.

The pantry is available to the citizens of Keokuk County who are in temporary need of food. The pantry is run on donations. During 2014 we helped to feed 242 families, and a total of 787 people. The pantry is located in the Memorial Hall basement and is open on Fridays 10 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. If you would like to make a donation or

if you need food, you can go to SEIDA or community services (located in the court house). You will need a referral.

February donations for the pantry were given by: R.F. Martin, Maya Ingalls, Janis Brown, Jeff Brower, Harrison & Gina Moore, Dean & Jean Applegate, Anonymous MidwestOne donor, First Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, Christian Church, and Sinclair Tractor.

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Menus & Activities Tri-County School

Friday, March 13 NO SCHOOL Saturday, March 14 State IE TBA Wednesday, March 18 7:45 a.m. Doughnut Breakfast 8 a.m. Blood Drive Thursday, March 19 4:15 p.m. Track G/B SICL indoor @ Grinnell Friday, March 20 Spring Carnival Spring pictures PK-6

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BREAKFAST MENU

Wednesday, March 11- Combo bar, Toast Thursday, March 12- School Made Breakfast wrap Friday, March 13- Trix Yogurt, Muffin Monday, March 16- Sausage biscuit Tuesday, March 17- Cooks Choice Wednesday, March 18- Cinnamon roll, Cheese stick Thursday, March 19- Breakfast stick Friday, March 20- Egg patty, Toast

LUNCH MENU

Wednesday, March 11- Chicken nuggets, Potatoes & gravy, Green beans, Orange, Whole wheat school made roll Thursday, March 12- Turkey tenderloin, Bun, Lettuce & tomato, Corn, Carrots & dip, Strawberries Friday, March 13- Fish & Chips (catfish filets & potato wedges), Coleslaw, Mandarin oranges, Bread and butter sandwich Monday, March 16- Spaghetti & meat sauce, Romaine salad, peaches, French bread-School made Tuesday, March 17- Steak nuggets, Potatoes & Gravy, Celery & Dip, Fruit, Saint Patrick’s Dessert-School Made Wednesday, March 18- Hamburger/Bun, (alt. hotdog) Chips, Veggies, Baked beans, Apple Thursday, March 19- Soup & crackers (cooks choice), Sandwich, Carrots, Romaine salad, Pears Friday, March 20- Cheese Pizza- School Made (alt. Sausage pizza-School Made), Corn, Rosy Applesauce, chocolate chip cookie-School Made

ACTIVITIES

Friday, March 13 Young Writers Day at William Penn University 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Track @ Central College Indoor Meet Saturday, March 14 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest at Cedar Rapids Kennedy Special Olympics State Basketball Skills @ IC West High School Monday, March 16 Golf Practice Begins Thursday, March 19 G/B Varsity Track @ Grinnell Indoor Meet

Pekin Schools LUNCH MENU

Wednesday, March 11- Goulash, Mixed veggies, Mandarin Oranges, WG breadsticks Thursday, March 12- Tuna salad sandwiches, WG chips, Baked beans, Tropical/Fresh fruit Friday, March 13- Baked potato with cheese, Fish nuggets, Steamed broccoli, Mixed fruit/fresh fruit, PB sandwich Monday, March 16- Salisbury steak, Mashed potatoes/Gravy, Corn, Bananas, PB Sandwich Tuesday, March 17- Chicken Nuggets/Strips, French fries, Lima beans, Apple slices, PB sandwich Wednesday, March 18- Spaghetti & meat sauce, Romaine salad, Steamed carrots, Pineapple, WG breadstick Thursday, March 19- Sausage gravy, WG biscuits, Tator tots, Mandarin oranges, Baby carrots Friday, March 20- Toasted Cheese, Romaine salad, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Strawberry ice milk

ACTIVITIES

Thursday, March12 JH band Contest @ Ottumwa Friday, March 13 4:30 p.m. Varsity Track @ Central College Saturday, March 14 State Speech Contest at Cedar Rapids Kennedy Monday, March 16 5 p.m. HS Quiz Bowl @ Pekin Tuesday, March 17 HS band festival @ Wapello Thursday, March 19 4:30 p.m. HS G/B track @ Central College

English Valley Schools BREAKFAST MENU

Wednesday, March 11- French toast w/syrup, Pears, Fruit juice, Milk Thursday, March 12- Muffins, Sausage patty, Peaches, Fruit juice, Milk Friday, March 13- Breakfast pizza, Mixed fruit, Fruit juice, Milk Monday, March 16- Omelet w/salsa. Orange wedge, Fruit juice, Milk Tuesday, March 17- French toast w/syrup, Pineapple, Fruit juice, Milk Wednesday, March 18- Breakfast wrap, Mixed fruit, Fruit juice, Milk Thursday, March 19- Cinnamon roll, String cheese, Pears, Fruit juice, Milk Friday, March 20- Breakfast pizza, Peaches, Fruit juice, Milk

LUNCH MENU

Wednesday, March 11- Hot ham & cheese, Potato wedges, Green beans, Peaches, Milk Thursday, March 12- Biscuits & sausage gravy, Sausage patty, Peas, Mixed fruit, Milk Friday March 13- Macaroni & cheese, Fish shapes, Carrots, Orange wedges, Milk Monday, March 16- Pulled pork on bun, Creamy cole slaw, Baked beans, Pineapple, Milk Tuesday, March 17- Chicken nuggets, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Gar-

den salad, Mixed fruit, Milk Wednesday, March 18- Chili, Carrots/celery, Pears, Cinnamon roll, Milk Thursday, March 19- Mini meatball sub, Ranch wedges, Tossed salad, Peaches, Milk Friday, March 20- Shrimp poppers, Oven fries, Lettuce salad, Banana, Milk

ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, March 11 1 p.m. Dismissal 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting Thursday, March 12 6 p.m. HS Girls Basketball Banquet 5th grade Overnight Field trip to Springbook Friday, March 13 5th grade Overnight Field trip to Springbook PACE Carnival-After Prom Fundraiser Thursday, March 19 4:15 Varsity G/B Track SICL meet @ Grinnell College Friday, March 20 Spring Play “Little Women” Saturday, March 21 Spring Play “Little Women”

Keokuk Co. 4-H Senior Spotlight Meet Paige Baetsle, the daughter

of David and Ann Baetsle. Paige has two brothers, Kyle and Kellee and two sisters, Kolby and Gracie.

She attends Pekin High School and is a member of the Pekin Ruritans.

Paige is a member of the Lafayette Feeders 4-H Club as well as a member of the Keokuk County 4-H Youth Council. The projects she is involved in are swine, beef, woodworking, home improvement and visual arts. 4-H activities that Paige has been involved in include; helping at the Washington County FSQA training, she participated with the residents at Maple Wood Manner in Keota and was the leader at various day camps. Her special 4-H memory is when she won Champion Derby Hog, Reserve Derby Hog, Reserve Breeding Gilt, Champion Carcass and Senior Beef Showmanship in 2013. Paige plans to attend Kirkwood Community College and major in Agriculture Geospatial Technology.

Paige Baetsle, Pekin Community High School

Keokuk County Keota High School to Host Community Blood Drive High School will host a form available through www.blood- hour. Individuals with diabetes or Senior Citizens Keota blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 center.org) and weigh more than 110 controlled high blood pressure may MENU

Wednesday, March 11- Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Creamy Corn, Orange Whip Thursday, March 12- Meat Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Vinegar, Rosy Applesauce, Orange Juice Friday, March 13- Tuna & Noodles, Tomato Spoon Salad, Broccoli, Banana Half, Chocolate Chip Bar Monday, March 16- Beef Meatball, Gravy, Baby Red Potatoes, Broccoli, Banana Orange Cup Tuesday, March 17- Roast Beef, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Brussels Sprouts w/Cheese Wednesday, March 18- Ham and Beans, Tomato Spoon Salad, Cottage Cheese, Corn Bread, Tropical Fruit Thursday, March 19- Beef Tips in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Mandarin Oranges, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Friday, March 20- Potato Crusted Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Creamed Peas, Fresh Fruit

p.m. on Monday, March 16 at 500 N. Ellis St. in Keota. The blood drive will take place in the gym.

Appointments: To donate, please contact Ottumwa Telerecruitment Department at (800) 452-1097 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5221 to locate the drive.

Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission

be accepted as eligible donors.

ABOUT MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 85 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Keokuk County Health Center.

Tri County High School to Host Community Blood Drive

Tri County High School will host a community blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at 3003 Hwy 22, inside gym. All presenting donors will be entered win a $25 Casey’s Gift Card!

Appointments: To donate, please contact Ms. Anderson or a member of Student Council or visit www. bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5079 to locate the drive.

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Art Spotlight

by Amber Carruthers and Adrianna Lankford

THORNBURG - This week’s Art Spotlight is Kristin Krumm, She is a junior. She is in art because she enjoys it and likes learning about other artists and different styles of art. Ms. Prell, the art teacher, decided that we should make the art we do public so people could see what we have been doing in art class. Kristin was picked to be Art Spotlight because she has been in art since she was a freshman, and has done different types of projects with different materials. When you get chosen to be art spotlight you get your picture taken and pick the sketches or painting you would like to show on the bulletin. Kristin is a wonderful artist. Keep on drawing, Kristin!

Question of the Week

by Alexis Leer The question of the week this week is “What would you do if you were being chased by a tiger?”

Amber Carruthers said “Trip my friend and have the tiger eat him and I would get away.”

Ryan Daughenbaugh said “Round house kick it.”

Michaela Lundy said “Run.” Jordan Hartwig answered with “I would run a little ways then stand motionless like a tree.”

Shelby Cranston answered with “Run?” Jake Brumbaugh said “I would try to pet it! I always wanted a pet tiger.

They’re the coolest animals ever, and I wanted to raise one when I get older. It’ll be like my guard dog.”

Dillon Hartwig said “Die.” Braydon Clubb answered with “Kill it.”

Taylor Markham said “Get in the fetal position.”

JH Dance

by Amber Carruthers THORNBURG - The Junior High Dance was held January, 30th in the Tri-County cafeteria. The kids dance, talked to friends and just hung out. They played ships and sailers, and some even tried doing the worm! When asking some of the junior high kids what is their responses were.. “Dancing with friends - Makenna Schmidt.”

“Being with friends and dancing with them” - Annabelle Jennings.

“Being on the TAG committee and getting to decorate the dance” - Miranda Little. “Talking to my friends” - Brayden Monroe. The dance sounded like a lot of fun.

Hope everyone had a good time!

Word of the Week

by Camron Lankford

Cytogenetics - is a branch of genetics that is concerned with the study of the structure and function of the cell, especially the chromosomes.

“The study of cytogenetics is very intereting, and I hope one day we can create the X Men from this research.”

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by Riley Danner

Monster Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups creamy or chunky peanut butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated white sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup M&M’s plain chocolate candies Directions: 1.Preheat oven 350F.Spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray.

2.Combine the peanut butter with sugars and butter.Mix in till well combined.Mix eggs and vanilla.Mix in the oats and baking soda.Then stir in chips and M&M’s.

3.Drop cookies by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

4.Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

5. ENJOY!

March Madness Week The Student Council will be hosting a March Madness week from March 16-20. We will be running a can drive for the local food pantry, with a class competition in grades PreK12, the winning class will receive ice cream and/or cup cakes. This is the start of 4th quarter and the start of the basketball March Madness as well.

We will also be having dress up days, the blood drive on Wed. of that week, sponsoring a special lunch on that Friday, and games on Friday afternoon.

Dress Up Days Monday - March Madness Tuesday - Fighting Irish - wear green - St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday - Dress Like an Athlete - Blood Drive Thursday - Tacky Thursday - wear crazy, mismatched clothes Friday - Iowa vs. Iowa State We hope this will be fun and up lifting time for staff and students as we head into the final stretch.

Thanks, Sonja Anderson and the TC Student Council

Upcoming Blood Drive

District Speech Held at TC

by Riley Danner

THORNBURG- On Saturday, February 18, District Competition for Individual Speech was held at Tri-County. Thirty five different schools attended the all day event, with students trying to earn a spot at State Contest. Tri-County entered thirty different performances. Of those thirty, twenty-seven earned “I” ratings, and will be competing on March 14 at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Students participating will be Emma Bair, Cameron Krumm, Zoe Ogden, Trevor Clemens, Skyler Fisher, Megan Striegel, Lydia Greene, Mckenzie Hammes, Ben Edmundson, Taylor Markham, Kearsten Schmidt, Myrissa Garber, Natalie Steinke, Joe Haberling, Lexie Leer, Abbey Hartwig, Ryan Daughenbaugh, Kristin Krumm, Kelsey Towns, Jessie Maxwell, Hannah Miover, and Dalton Ehret.

Coach Hrasky said he was “very proud of the everyone’s performance. TriCounty has a reputation for being an excellent program, and it’s great to see that continuing.” Congratulations to all of the “speechers,” and thank you to everyone who volunteered, be it in concessions, helping in the performance centers, or taking money at the door. Contests like this would not be possible without your help, and we look forward to hosting events in the future.

THORNBURG -On March 18, the student council will have a blood drive during March Madness week.Anyone 16 and older with a parents consent can donate. Every time you donate, you can save up to four lives.There will also be dress up days all week. Monday is march madness,Tuesday is dress like an athlete Wednesday is wear green.

Thursday is dress tacky and Friday is Iowa vs Iowa State. Come out and support us as we try to make our donation goal, and dress up and have fun while doing it! For more information, contact Ms. Anderson or a Student Council member.

Senior Spotlight

by Alexis Leer THORNBURGThis week’s Senior Spotlight is Amber Lynn Carruthers. She is the daughter of Rene and Travis Carruthers. She has 4 brothers Zach, Travis, Robert and David and one sister, April.

Amber has a cat Teara and she lives in Sigourney.

Amber’s favorite color is baby blue and her favorite food is just food in general. She likes the tv shows Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars and GothAm. She played volleyball for three years, basketball two years, cheerleading two years, dance two years, publications two years, FFA three years, track three years, band two years and chorus two years. Ambers favorite thing about Tri-County and what she will miss the most is Publications. Amber’s advice for the underclassmen is to ‘Do you homework keep your grades up, if you don’t you will for sure pay for it your senior year.’ She wants to attend Capri College for Cosmetology. Her favorite quote is “In the end they’ll judge me anyway so whatever.”-Kid Cudi. If Amber won the lottery she would buy herself a car, pay off loans if she has any, and put the rest in savings.

Good luck with the rest of your Senior year!!

Cheer Spotlight

by Riley Danner

THORNBURG-This week’s cheer spotlight is on Audeana Leer.She is a freshmen and is a basketball cheerleader.

This is her first year cheering her favorite memory is the first time she stunted.The best part about cheering for her is getting the crowd involved and her favorite cheer is Rowdie.

Staff Spotlight

by Myrissa Garber

This week’s Staff Spotlight is Melanie Tygart!

Melanie has been working here at Tri-County Schools for two years now! She teaches grades 5-12 Concert Bands, 7-12 Marching and Pep Bands. She chose to work at Tri-County because she enjoys being in charge of her entire program from start to finish. Also the proximity to her family is nice. Her hobbies include reading, crafts, writing, and Netflix.

Melanie graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Her favorite TriCounty memory was the Spring Concert of 2014. Melanie’s favorite quote is, “Not all those who wander are lost.” Thanks for all the hard work you do here at Tri-County in making our music department better!

Mystery Photo

by Dillon Hartwig 1. It’s a speech.

2. A play.

3. Historical.

FFA Spotlight

by Myrissa Garber THORNBURG-This week’s FFA Spotlight is Ginny Schmidt! Ginny is a Junior at Tri-County!

She has been in FFA for three years! Her favorite FFA memory is National Convention this past October. Ginny is a Media Reporter and works online in building our Chapter’s website. Past competitions she has done was a Chapter Display Poster. She thinks that people should go out for FFA because it is fun and it is a chance to share your thoughts about FFA and agriculture.

Ginny’s favorite thing that happened this year was the Meal Packaging event and she is looking forward to FFA week which is this coming week and next year!

Tri-County FFA Week By. Reporter Emma Bair

Be on the look out for blue and gold next week as FFA Week gets underway! Our chapter has many events planned for this exciting week ahead of us! From a coloring contest for our elementary kids, to an assembly for our junior high and high school students, our week will be fun filled!

One of our promotional activities we have planned is putting a giant billboard in our cafeteria. The billboard has a national blue background with corn gold “Go All Out” written on it. Go all out is the national FFA theme for this year, and national blue and corn gold are the official colors of the FFA. This billboard will encourage students to participate and go all out for our FFA Week activities!

During the week will be be hosting Daily Trivia for any students who wish to participate. This trivia will be agricultural and FFA trivia that might stump our faculty and students. Winners will receive an FFA t-shirt for being the first to get the correct answer. Another daily activity is dress up days. Past dress up days have included blue & gold day, dress like a farmer day, and camouflage day. This lets our students and faculty show some excitement and support for FFA! As the week goes on, we will continue our activities with a coloring contest for elementary students. Grades preschool through sixth grade will be participating. The younger students will have different coloring sheets to use, while the fifth and sixth graders will compete in a drawing contest. Winners will receive a stuffed pig with an FFA emblem embroidered on it. We want to get all students involved in this exciting week with the hope of getting them interested in agriculture and the FFA. An event we host for our teachers and staff during FFA week is an appreciation breakfast. FFA members will arrive early to school on Wednesday the 25th to get the pancakes, sausage, eggs, and drinks ready for our staff. We anticipate a great turn out like we did last year!

Another event everyone seems to look forward to held on the last day of the week is an assembly for our students and faculty. Here we will discuss some FFA activities, agricultural topics and then host a few games afterwards. The games are always agriculturally related and usually end up with students or staff falling down or getting messy.

This year’s FFA week will involve many activities packed into three days as Tri-County students don’t have school on Monday the 23rd or Friday the 27th. Although we will be very busy in trying to fit everything into three days, students and faculty always enjoy celebrating the importance of agriculture in our community and the impact FFA has upon our students.

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2015 Sigourney Youth Soccer Teams Pre-K

Team: Lil Crushers Coaches: Sierra Davis and Ally Schroeder Sponsor: Davis Trucking Colors: Safety Orange and Black Carson Davis, Nathan Kitzman, Shelby Pfannebecker, Devyn Smallwood, Eden Hahn, Levi Myers, and Kiley Cavin.

Team: Defenders Coach: Casey Thompson Sponsor: KCHC Colors: Gold and Black Keaton Leathers, Gabe Thompson, Izzy Heisdorffer, Landon Fisch, Graham Moore, Zoey Garrett, and Amelia Phillips.

Team: Mean Green Coach: Angela Snakenberg Sponsor: RJ Fry Trucking Colors: Safety Green and White

Emerson Snakenberg, Kloie Spears, Madison Fry, Dayne Chittick, Cooper Vermillion, Owen Mather, Cotter Dietrich.

Team: Midgets Coach: John Carr Sponsor: Subway Colors: Purple and White Aiden Greiner, Brayden Sines, Karley Greiner, Marlee Greiner, Aubrey Galindo, Halle Heisdorffer, Emma Greiner, Levi Jaeger.

Team: Big Red Coach: Mark Haines Sponsor: K&L Foods Colors: Cherry Red & White

Sigourney Roller Hockey 2/20/15

In the first game of the night it was Sellers Racing vs County Bank.

First period started with a quick goal within the first minute by Nick Goad for Sellers Racing. Trent Hendricks and Stacia Hammes each added 1 goal for Sellers Racing but County Bank was determined to make it a good fight! Sub, Cade Streigle and Brett Striegel responded, Cade with 1 goal and Brett with 2, ending the period with a 3/3 score. 2nd period was huge for Sellers Racing with 5 points with goalie, Trent Hendricks only allowing in 1 goal for County Banks, Bryson Smothers. County Bank came back fighting the 3rd period adding 5 and their goalie, Sydney Striegel, kept Sellers to just 2 points for a close game of Sellers Racing 10, County Bank 9.

Sellers Racing: Nick Goad1 hattrick, 1 goal, Trent Hendricks, 1 goal, Stacia Hammes 2 goals, Mac Conrad (sub) 1 hattrick.

County Bank: Cade Streigle (sub) 1 goal, Brett Striegel 1 hattrick, Bryson Smothers 1 hattrick, Holden Huffman 2 goals.

Continuing the fun of the night with the 2nd game KCHC vs LDL Builders. Within the first minute KCHC’s Spencer Magill scored the first goal of the game, followed up by Brock Halleran, Nate Schuster and Sloane Magill each adding one. LDL’s Ryleigh Leonard was able to get 1 goal past KCHC’s goalie Ricky Danowsky. 2nd period LDL came out fighting with a goal from Mac Conrad and Nolan Wehr but KCHC responded in turn with 6 additional goals ending the period with KCHC 10 and LDL 3. The 3rd period was big for LDL as Trey Shafranek added 3 goals and Mac Conrad added 1. KCHC responded with 3 of there continuing there lead for the game. Final score KCHC 13, LDL Builders 7.

KCHC: Spencer Magill 1 hattrick, 1 goal, Brock Halleran 2 goals, Nate Schuster 2 goals, Sloane Magill 1 hattrick, 1 goal, Ricky Danowsky 1 goal.

LDL Builders: Ryleigh Leonard 1 goal, Mac Conrad (sub) 2 goals, Nolan Wehr 1 goal, Trey Shafranek 1 hattrick.

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The first game of the night featured KCHC vs County Bank and got off to a bit of a slow start! The first goal of the evening came after 3 minutes in

by Ben House, in response KCHC’s Ricky Danowsky popped in a goal a minute later. As the period continued House added 2 more and Brett Striegel added 1 goal but KCHC responded with a goal from Spencer Magill and Sloane Magill bringing the score to a close 3 to 4 in County Bank’s favor. 2nd period started with 2 goals for County Bank by Sydney Striegel and Brett Striegel but a quick 3 goals by KCHC’s, Sloane Magill, Nate Schuster and Ricky Danowsky ended the period with tie score of 6’s.

The last period County Bank gave it all they had and added 3 more goals, 2 from Brett Striegel and 1 from Sydney Striegel. KCHC able to not quite keep up but added 2 more goals from Spencer Magill and Sloane Magill for a game ending win for County Bank 9 to KCHC 8.

County Bank: B. Striegel 1 hattrick, 1 goal, B. House 1 hattrick, S. Striegel 1 hattrick.

KCHC: R. Danowsky 2 goals, Sloane Magill 1 hattrick, Spencer Magill 2 goals, N. Schuster 1 goal.

The second game of the night between Sellers Racing and LDL Builders also got off to a slow start! The first goal of the game came after 3 minutes by LDL’s sub, Aiden Schuster and 5 minutes in, Sellers sub, Mac Conrad scored. Nolan Wehr added another goal for LDL and Sellers responded with a goal from Stacia Hammes and Maddie Schwenke, ending the first period with a close score of Sellers 3, LDL 2. 2nd period was a little more active with Sellers adding 5 goals from Stacia Hammes 2, Mac Conrad 1, Nick Goad 2, and LDL adding 3 goals 2 from Nolan Wehr and 1 from Aiden Schuster. 3rd period Trey Shafranek and Madysen Leonard each added a goal for LDL and Trent Hendricks added 2 and Nick Goad added 1 for Sellers.

Final Sellers Racing 11, LDL 7.

LDL Builders: A. Schuster (sub) 2 goals, N. Wehr 1 hattrick, T. Shafranek 1 goal, M. Leonard 1 goal.

Sellers Racing: M. Conrad (sub) 2 goals, S. Hammes 1 hattrick, M. Schwenke 1 goal, N. Goad 1 hattrick, T. Hendricks 2 goals.

Cason Kerr, Ella Bruns, Henry Molyneux, Easton Krumm, Nolan Randall, Eli Haines, Jacob Brissee.

Team: Lil Lions Coach: Aaron Sellers Sponsor: H&M Farm Supply Colors: Carolina Blue and White Hunter Sellers, Ashtyn Tish, Cooper Moore, Jake Clarahan, Emily Snedigar, Easton Olson, Lance Walden.

K-1 Team: Sharks Coaches: Macie Leonard and Hailey Ingham Sponsor: Seeley Photography Colors: Safety Green and Black Carson O’Rourke, Lincoln Power, Drew Fisher, Jack Greiner, Brennan McGuire, Landon Conrad, Chole Wallerich, Eli Snakenberg, Aubrey Zittergruen.

Team: Bulldozers Coaches: Madyson Leonard and Samantha Bird Sponsor: Hickenbottom/Bowers Colors: Irish Green and White Cael Jaeger, Addison Purkeypile, Wyatt Wehr, Aiden Knepper, Ayden Galindo, Eli Tandy, Grace Garringer, Madison Clarahan, Lily Flynn.

Team: Purple Aces Coaches: Erin Richardson and Vickie McCoid Sponsor: Atwood Electric Colors: Purple and White Gavin Sieren, Wells Clark, Owen

Clark, Bridget Stone, Skyler Pringle, Aiden Pringle, Will Klein, Sophie Young, Makayla Tinnes, Calli McCoid.

Team: Wolf Pack Coaches: Mark Haines and Christine Hadley Sponsor: County Bank Colors: Royal Blue and White Anna Hadley, Jackson Vittetoe, Dakota Dodd, Ella Haines, Caden Meyer, Ike Molyneux, Gram Mitchell, Sadie Clarahan. Jaylah Redlinger, Lexus Detweiler.

Team: Shockers Coaches: Linda Yates and Jeni Crow Sponsor: Amy’s Salon House and Spa Colors: Saftey Orange and Black Ty Goldman, Chase Haifley, Solon Yates, Ellie Yates, Addison Yates, Chase Clarahan , Cooper Strand, Natalie Hamilton, Kensley Walker, Landon Crow.

Team: Red Storm Coaches: Gavin Jones and Madison McNurlen Sponsor: Casey’s General Store Colors: Red and White Brayden Wood, Trae Keel, Kayla Renner, Braden Hemsley, Jake Morris, Luke Moeller, Kia Montgomery, Brianna Belvel, Grayson Jones.

2nd & 3rd Grade Team: Fighting Squirrels Coaches: Colby Kerkove, Alex Stuhr and Jake VanEe Sponsor: Schroeders Service Station Colors: Safety Green and Black Isaac Bruns, Brody Greiner, Caden Clarahan, Lily Randall, Jayden Smith, Ayla Hall, Ryann Schroeder, Izaak Smith, Sophia Atwood, Reid Molyneux.

Bowling Scores Bowling Scores 2/26/15

The first match of the night between County Bank and LDL Builders was a bit of a blowout. LDL was working with 3 sub players and against a very determined County Bank team! The first goal of the night was scored by LDL’s Nolan Wehr, followed up by a goal from Aiden Schuster, sub. County Bank responded with 5 goals, 2 from Luke House, sub, and 1 each from Holden Huffman, Ben House and Bryson Smothers. 2nd period sub Mac Conrad added 1 point for LDL and County Bank added 4 more goals 2 by H. Huffman, 1 each from Brett Striegle and B. House. For an 2nd period ending with County Bank 9, LDL 3.

County Bank caught fire in the 3rd period with 11 goals and LDL kept in the fight with 4 goals but it was just not enough and the final score County Bank 20, LDL 7.

LDL: N. Wehr 1 hattrick, A. Schuster (sub) 1 goal, M. Conrad (sub) 1 hattrick.

County Bank: H. Huffman 1 hattrick, B. House 1 hattrick 2 goals, B. Smothers 1 hattrick, B. Striegel 1 hattrick, 1 goal, L. House (sub) 1 hattrick, 2 goals.

The second match of the night between Sellers Racing and KCHC started with a quick goal by KCHC’s Brock Halleran with a rapid response from Sellers Ian TerFehn along with Maddie Schwenke. The first period finished off with 1 goal each from Sloane Magill and Spencer Magill, ending at a close game of KCHC 3, Sellers 2. 2nd period got off to a fast start with a goal from KCHC’s Ricky Danowsky within the first 4 seconds of the start and a 2nd goal within minutes of the first by Danowsky.

Sellers Racing’s TerFehn popped in 2 more goals for his team, keeping the game close. The period ended with Sellers Racing’s Nick Goad adding 2 goals and KCHC’s Spencer Magill adding 2 and Brock Halleran adding 1. 3rd period got off to a slow start, each team had 1 goal from TerFehn and Magill bringing the final score to KCHC 9, Sellers Racing 7.

KCHC: B. Halleran 2 goals, Sloane Magill 1 goal, Spencer Magill 1 hattrick, 1 goal, R. Danowsky 2 goals.

Sellers Racing: I. TerFehn 1 hattrick, 1 goal, M. Schwenke 1 goal, N. Goad 2 goals.

Lady Strikers

3/5/15 Win Loss 1. Alderson Tractor 122 60 2. Sigourney BP 106 76 3. C + D Trucking 103 79 4. KC Bowl 100 82 5. Garden Gate 94 88 6. K & L Foods 88 94 7. 7 C’s Winery 83 99 HISG: C. Hemsley 228; A. Hemsley (sub) 201; P. Rasplicka 193. HISS: C. Hemsley 587; T. Brooks 504; A. Hemsley (sub) 497.

PinBusters

3/02/15 Win Loss 1. JR’s 74 38 2. Split Happens 72.5 39.5 3. Cassen’s Country 68 44 4. Manor House 64.5 47.5 5. Three + Jam 61 51 6. The Four Gals 50 62 7. Patio Partiers 46 66 8. Bye (No Team) 0 112 HISG: (Men) P. Utterback 219; S. Clubb 202; D. Hamilton 189; R. Muntz 179; K. Bruns 178. (Women) J. Skinner 192; M. Sellers 182; C. Hemsley 173; B. Muntz 172; N. Bird 154. HISS: (Men) P. Utterback 549; S. Clubb 519; D. Hamilton 476; R. Muntz 473; R. Britt 461. (Women) C. Hemsley 496; B. Muntz 475; M. Sellers 466; C. Grover 395; J. Skinner 395.

Team: Gizzlies Coaches: Adam Clark and Maria Cline Sponsor: MidwestOne Bank Colors: Kelly Green and White Brady Clark, Nolan McLaughlin, Sarah Hamilton, Anna Flynn, Thomas Flynn, Jacob Flynn, Amiya Smallwood, Dyllan Renner, Brock Alderson, Jon Cline.

Team: Tritons Coaches: Mya Talbert and Bryson Smothers Sponsor: True Value Colors: Cardinal Red and White Jayden Thompson, Gabe Cavanaugh, Jada Shipley, Ava Fisch, Owen Morris, Isaac Striegal, Chelsey Pfannebecker, Chole Zittergruen, Caleb Schultz, Daniel Gillam.

Mariah Tinnes, Ashton Galindo, Landyn Greiner, Jessica Graff, Even Vittetoe.

Team: Black Bears Coaches: Jetta Bell, Kaden Benson and Sam Sande Sponsor: Phelps Auto Colors: Black and White Braxton Milford, Josephine Moore, Seth Kracht, Makenzie Belvel, Jax Weber, Dylan Weber, Sadie Greiner, Drew Dobbins, Logan Pearson.

Team: Rebels Coaches: Katie Dillon and Stacey Mohr Sponsor: Pizza Ranch Colors: Gold and Black Jonathon Aller, Cain Weber, Dani Aller, Makenna Tinnes, Ayla Banes, Kimberly Clarahan, Ava Greiner, Mason Clarahan, Aiden McGuire, Conner Strand.

4th-6th Grade Team: Bombers Coaches: Todd McCoid and Steve White Sponsor: Sigourney BP Colors: Red and Black Levi Dehne, Colton Schwab, DJ Hammes, Matthew Brainard, Courtney Hemsley, Carter McCoid, Dominic Bensmiller, Payton Hammes, Reanna Robb, Caitlin Smith, Brock Halleran, Shayla Woods.

Team: Green Machine Coaches: Zebb Webb and Lane Boender Sponsor: Sinclair Tractor Colors: Kelly Green and White Max Phillips, David Gillium, Dillon Kapple, Halle Garringer, Zoe Webb, Tristan Tinnes, Hope DeRegnier, Gavin Sereg, Jacob Hartwig, Jeremiah Seaton, Hope Seaton.

Team: Fighting Antz Coaches: Neil Kracht and Kevin Redlinger Sponsor: Sigourney Body Shop Colors: Safety Orange and Black Mason Harter, Dan McLaughlin, Reagan Power, Brookelyn Hemsely, Macy Fisch, Degan Shipley, Cade Molyneux, Joel Goldman, Rylee Goldman, Natalie Redlinger, Adryan Kracht.

Hahn Sponsor: KCHC Colors: Safety Green and Black Peyton Leathers, Austin Landgrebe, Ty Shafranek, Tessa Fisher, Alyssa Conrad, Bryahna Myers, Ethan Shifflett, Cade Streigle, Breanna Fogle, Lauren Molyneux, Liberty Hahn, Alyssa Landgrebe.

Team: Energy Coaches: Tom Hadley and Steph Atwood Sponsor: Atwood Electric Colors: Royal Blue and White Quinten Glandon, Austin Gorsh, Even Striegel, Nathan Wehr, Georgia Atwood, Clayton Visser, Kaylee Visser, Zach Hadley, Aiden Schuster, Madison Richard, Peyton Glandon, Sydney Atwood.

Team: Purple Pride Coaches: Christel Ives and Matt Ives Sponsor: KCHC Colors: Purple and White Zach Ives, Chloe Pringle, Jocelyn Purkeypile, Caleb Waterhouse, Taylor Garman, Hannah Tandy, Nicole Clarahan, Dalton Dodd, Drew Sieren, Dakota Detweiler, Grant Garman, Anthony Westendorf, Max Johnson, Brandy Duwa, Tanner Waterhouse.

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AREA SPORTS

Gwynne Wright

Beth Atwood

Nate Owen

First Team All-SEISC North – Boys Keaton Winn, Jr., Pekin The ultra athletic Winn improved his skillset over the offseason and it showed. The junior helped the Panthers win eight games and finished as their leading scorer, at 12.8 p.p.g.

Winn led the entire SEISC North in rebounding, at an even 12 per game, and led Pekin with 26 blocked shots. Winn, who shot over 43 percent from the field and made eight 3-pointers, also finished tied for sec-

ond in the North with 61 steals Second Team All-SESIC North Ryan Swanson, Jr., Peklin Swanson, the heart and soul of his Pekin team, averaged 12.3 points per game as a junior. The forward also hit seven 3-pointers during the season and averaged 7.6 rebounds per contest. Despite missing a number of games with a rolled ankle, Swanson still managed to account for 30

steals, 23 assists and 18 blocks for the season.

Honorable Mention All-SEISC North Christian Wittrock, Sr., Pekin – 4.8 p.p.g., 43 percent shooting, 50 assists, 46 rebounds, 38 steals Brady Donovan, Jr., Pekin – 11.5 p.p.g., 55 made 3-pointers, 54 rebounds, 34 assists, 20 steals

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First Team All-SEISC North – Girls Beth Atwood, Jr., Pekin The supremely skilled Atwood recorded eight double-double this season, as a junior, including a 28-point, 17-rebound performance against WACO. Atwood averaged 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest, while allotting a team high 81 steals in the process. The junior also shot an incredibly impressive 56 percent from the field and 72.5 percent from the free throw line.

Gwynne Wright, Jr., Pekin The gear that made the Lady Panthers go, point guard Gwynne Wright turned in another fantastic season for second-place Pekin. The junior averaged 8.2 points per game and knocked down a team high 34

3-pointers. In addition to her scoring contributions, Wright compiled 78 assists and 67 steals, in 22 games, while doing nearly all of the ball handling for her team.

Second Team All-SEISC North McKenna Gambell, Sr., Pekin Gambell, a sweet shooting senior, made her living all season from the elbow and wing areas. Her consistent midrange jump shooting led to a 6.6 p.p.g. average and 42 percent field percentage. McKenna finished second on the team in rebounding, averaging 4.9 per game, and second in blocked shots, with 12.

Maci Gambell, Fr., Pekin The younger sister of McKenna,

Maci burst onto the scene as a freshman and immediately became a significant contributor. Gambell, who can score down low or from the perimeter, was Pekin’s second-leading scorer at 8.4 p.p.g. The freshman knocked down six 3-pointers on the season and shot close to 47 percent from the field. Gambell also averaged 3.8 rebounds per game and blocked a team-high 15 shots.

Honorable Mention All-SEISC North Madelyn Baker, Sr., Pekin – 2.4 p.p.g., 40-percent from the field, 38 steals, 36 rebounds, 26 assists.

Sloan Reighard, Jr., Pekin – 5.5 p.p.g., 62 rebounds, 27 assists, 24 steals.

First Team All-SICL – Boys Nate Owen, Sr., Keota – Owen finished his prep career in with a bang, finishing the season as the SICL’s leader in scoring (20.0 p.p.g.,), rebounding 11.4 r.p.g., and assists (4.5 a.s.g.). The skilled and crafty left, who will play at Waldorf next year, helped Keota win 78 games through the past four years. Owen also finished fourth in the SICL last year with 33 blocks, while also coming up with a team most 34 steals.

Blaine Gretter, Jr., Sigourney After getting snubbed as an Honorable Mention selection last year as a sophomore, Gretter responded with an even better junior season. Gretter averaged 17.2 points, on 62 percent shooting, and 10.3 rebounds per game, leading the Savages to 19 wins and a Sub-State appearance. The junior also finished with 44 assists, 29 steals and a team high 25 blocks this season.

Second Team All-SICL Zach Mousel, Jr., Keota – Mousel missed three games during his junior season, yet still led the Eagles with 35 3-pointers this year. The quick and explosive junior averaged 13.5 points per game and shot 75 percent from the foul line. In addition to his scoring prowess, Mousel ended the year with 55 assists and 33 steals.

Matus Stevko, Jr., Sigourney The newcomer from Slovakia finish the year seventh in the conference with 45 made 3-pointers. Stevko was second in the SICL in scoring at 18.4 p.p.g., and shot just under 45 percent from the field. Stevko also ended the year with an impressive 53 assists and 45 steals, making him one of the more prominent offensive performers in the league.

Honorable Mention All-SICL Sam Schauer, Sr., English Valleys – 8.2 p.p.g., 48 percent shooting,

7.1 r.p.g., 28 assists, 23 steals, eight blocks Tanner Icenbice, Sr., English Valleys – 8.1 p.p.g., 5.2 r.p.g., 23 steals, 16 assists, six blocks Isaiah Hahn, Jr., Keota – 10.8 p.p.g., 45 percent shooting, 24 3-pointers, 4.0 r.p.g., 36 assists, nine blocks.

Nate Sieren, Jr., Keota – 4.6 p.p.g., 47 percent shooting, 26 assists, 24 steals.

Colton Powers, Sr., Sigourney – 7.4 p.p.g., 43 percent shooting, 20 3-pointers, 3.8 r.p.g., 37 assists, 30 steals.

Colby Kerkove, Sr., Sigourney – 6.3 p.p.g., 45 percent shooting, 15 3-pointers, 5.0 r.p.g., 19 assists, 19 steals, 18 hlocks Luke Bombei, Jr., Tri-County – 10.3 p.p.g., 46 percent shooting, 5.4 r.p.g., 28 steals, 13 blocks.

Jake Brumbaugh, Sr., Tri-County – 8.9 p.p.g., 34 3-pointers, 3.6 r.p.g., 48 assists, 25 steals.

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