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• Healthy Clarke County Coalition meeting

The meeting is 5 to 7 p.m. today at The Loft on Clay.

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Heating up Fire Chief Fry warns of dangers of space heaters in winter

By AMY HANSEN

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When temperatures plummet, that means there’s one thing on the rise — the greater the risk of house fires.

According to Osceola Fire Chief Mike Fry, the main cause of house fires is space heaters and extension cords.

“Space heaters are horrible,” he said. “Everybody has them, but they’re just not safe. They draw too much power.”

Fry added, older houses just don’t have enough power to support numerous space heaters plugged into old outlets.

Fry mentioned, with overall fire safety, it’s also important to check furnace filters and smoke detectors to make sure they’re running correctly.

According to an Iowa Red Cross press release, this past year, the Iowa Red Cross helped more people affected by home fires than all other disasters combined.

Safety tips If a person must use space heaters for their heat source during the frigid cold, here are some tips to keep safe.

• Select a heater with tip-over or overheat protection. A heater equipped with a tip-over switch will automatically shut off if it is tipped over accidentally.

• Give heaters their space.

It’s important to position a portable space heater at least 3 feet away from furniture, window treatments, bedding, clothing, rugs and other combustible items.

• Plug the space heater directly into an outlet. If a person attaches an extension cord to the space heater, it increases the chance of overheating, fires and electrical shock injuries.

• Shut off the space heater

Osceola Farm and Home fire update Osceola Fire Chief Mike Fry said there still hasn’t been a cause determined for the Osceola Farm and Home fire that occurred during late October.

Since the entire building was engulfed in flames, Fry said it’s going to be “pretty hard” to find the cause that started the blaze.

However, the fire is still under investigation. when leaving it unattended.

This can also be done when people go to sleep at night.

It is also recommended to put space heaters at a lower setting of heat and not run them for an extended period of time.

Outlets/extension cords Fry has seen firsthand the dangers that can be wrought with space heaters. Last winter, the fire department responded to a house fire that had four or five space heaters plugged in to outlets.

Fry said there is a danger to the overuse of drop cords, extension cords and outlets.

The fire department also responded to another house fire last winter where there were two space heaters in one room, and they were both plugged into same outlet.

“They run hard when it gets cold, they don’t ever shut down,” Fry said. “That’s probably the main thing I see.”

Fern Underwood holds a copy of her new book, “Cat and Fern’s Excellent God Adventure.”

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Faith focused Underwood collaborates on new book, ‘Cat and Fern’s Excellent God Adventure’

By AMY HANSEN

Debbie Reynolds’ review

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

What do you expect to be doing at the age of 99? For Fern Underwood of Osceola, the answer was writing a book.

Underwood has collaborated with New York actress Catherine “Cat” Hickland to publish “Cat and Fern’s Excellent God Adventure,” which is a book of daily meditations, inspirations, prayers and personal stories.

Underwood, who was born Feb. 7, 1915, described herself as a workaholic.

“I have to admit it. I guess I don’t have to, but that’s who I am,” Underwood said while laughing. “I cannot be still. I have to be productive in some way, and for me, to live is to produce.

And, when I’m no longer able to produce I’m ready to go. It’s more a fulfill-

This is a book review of “Cat and Fern’s Excellent God Adventure,” written by the famous actress Debbie Reynolds, who is also the mother-in-law of author Catherine Hickland.

“Cat and her friend Fern have written a wonderful book to help us keep God in our hearts and lives every day of the year and remind us of our connection with the spirit who enriches us all. Through the best of times and the hardest, we’re all safe in God’s loving hands. These daily meditations celebrate that divine guidance while opening our hearts to let in the blessings. When I count my blessings, I am so thankful for my family. I’m happy Cat is with us. Every day is a gift. Every day is a fresh start. Enjoy this collection of inspiring prayers.” ment of what I need, rather than, oh, Lindsay Harrison, a television and screenwriter. all these people need to know this.”

Harrison helped with some editing Author connection The connection between Under- of the book. wood and Hickland, who starred on Please see ABC’s soap opera “One Life to Live,” UNDERWOOD, Page 4 is through Underwood’s daughter

Flu spreads statewide, officials recommend getting vaccines

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

There’s always something about winter — if it’s not the frigid cold weather, it’s the dreaded flu season.

And, this flu season seems to be rearing its ugly head.

“I think the potential is there for every season,” said Sandy Eddy, Clarke County Public Health director, RN. “People who have the vaccines get the benefit.”

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(IDPH), influenza activity in Iowa continues to increase.

The state’s activity level was recently reported as widespread.

For the most recent reporting week, the State Hygienic Laboratory detected 96 flu A(H3N2), four flu B(Yamagata lineage) and three flu A(pending subtype) cases.

Thirty schools reported 10 percent or greater absenteeism because of illness (most schools reported both respiratory and enteric illnesses) and seven long-term care outbreaks were investigated.

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This is the Centers for Disease Control’s national activity summary on influenza across the United States.

For the reporting week, 130 influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported from sentinel hospitals.

In addition, 11 cases of adenovirus, three cases of parainfluenza virus type 2, one case of parainfluenza virus

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type 3, one case of parainfluenza virus type 4, five cases of RSV, four cases of hMPV and 37 cases of rhinovirus/ enterovirus were reported to IDPH. Get vaccinated Eddy said one of the is-

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sues with this flu season is “Even though we’ve given officials are seeing similar a good number of vaccines, strains of flu develop. She we still have vaccines availsaid local pharmacies have able,” Eddy said. given out flu shots.

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THURSDAY • JANUARY 8, 2015

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT

REAL ESTATE

Myron Wayne Tilk of Osceola reported a set of cast wheel weights for a 1959 John Deere 360 and Handyman jack were taken from his farm between 6 a.m. Dec. 13 and 6 p.m.

Dec. 21.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Tilk said the items were in his building Dec. 13 and missing Dec. 21. He said he saw a Dodge dually diesel pickup driving around the area at a low rate of speed and stopping several times.

The color of the pickup is unknown and believed to be a 2006 model.

The incident is under investigation by Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

Loss estimate is $350.

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The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of Clarke County Recorder. The price is an estimate based on transfer stamps needed at the rate of 80-cents per $500 of transaction. If no price is listed, the transaction was less than $500 or no money was involved in the transaction at this time.

Nicholas Lee Ludington, 34, of Russell was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 4:19 a.m. Dec. 27.

Ludington was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Miranda Phyllis Andrew, 18, of Grand River was charged with fifth-degree theft 2:22 a.m. Jan. 1.

Andrew was arraigned and released on bond from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Michael Wade Harrell, 33, of Leon was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 11:49 p.m. Dec. 31.

Harrell was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

POLICE REPORT Donald Lee Cowlings, 52, of Osceola was charged with violation of a no contact order Dec. 30.

—————— Michele Ann Cowlings, 50, of Osceola was charged with violation of a no contact order Dec. 30.

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Brian James Horton, 54, Osceola was charged with aggravated assault and second-degree criminal mischief Dec. 31.

—————— Alden Ray Stein, 32, of Topeka, Kan., was charged with assault with intent to inflict injury Jan. 4.

K of C to sponsor youth free throw championship All boys and girls ages nine to 14 are invited to participate in the free (no entry fee) local level of competition for the 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18,at the Clarke Community High School gym. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for registration and warm-up. The competition will start at 2 p.m.

The winners of the local competition will be eligible to participate in the district competition held 2 p.m. Feb. 1, at the Clarke Community School gym. They will be competing against the winners from Creston, Chariton and Leon/Mount Ayr for the privilege to advance to the regional contest.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is held annually with the winners progressing through local, district and state competition. International champions are announced by the K of C International Headquarters based on scores

from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls nine to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in respective age divisions. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1, 2015.

Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in 3,600 local competitions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information contact Bernard Schade (641-342-6317).

The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 1.8 million members in more than 14,500 local councils.

Last year, Knights donated 70 million volunteer hours and $162 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, families and youths.

Michael and Amy Chamlee Warranty Deed to Darwin P. and Dawn R. Small, Osceola Country Club Manor Plat 1, Lot 44, $140,000.

Mark A. Henrichs Warranty Deed to Aric C. and Correnia M. Hewlett, Osceola, Block 10, Lot 7, $58,500.

IMYS Boys Condos LLC Warranty Deed to Juan E. and Maria Margoth Menjivar, South Osceola Addition, Block 9, Lots 5 & 6, $55,000.

Steven E. and Julie M. Thompson Warranty Deed to Garrett S. and Briana Thompson, Township 73, Range 26, Section 18, $500,000.

Stephen L. and Bernadette M. Potter Warranty Deed to Mark and Kathleen Johnson, Murray, Block 8, $20,000.

Donna P. Blankenship Warranty Deed to William L. and Betty L. Lemon, Osceola East Addition, Block 2, Lot 10, $67,500.

Eric and Bailey Page Warranty Deed to Marty Slocum, Township 73, Range 24, Section 3, $143,000.

Lori Lea Freed Warranty Deed to Ashley Peterson and Larry Gaskill, Township 72, Range 26, Section 26, $192,000.

Glenn A. and Ginger L. Sterk Warranty Deed to James D. Jamison Irre-

L O C A L W E AT H E R vocable Trust, Township 71, Range 25, Section 36, $480,000.

Francis Wilder Estate Court Officer Deed to Stephen E. and Michelle D. Wilder, Township 72, Range 25, Section 17, $45,750.

Rickie M. and Beth D. Oshel and Linda Sue and Michael D. Abbott Warranty Deed to Clarke County Reservoir Commission, Township 73, Range 26, Section 20, $22,760.

Great Western Bank Warranty Deed to Kristine Kallman, Osceola North East Addition Block 3, Lot 2, $33,000.

Selma S. Cline Warranty Officer Deed to Ronald W. Scadden Township 73, Range 25, Section 32, $5,000.

Ronald W. and C. Marlene Whitham Warranty Deed to Chestnut Investments LLC, Township 71, Range 24, Section 24, $78,000.

Beulah Harrsion Warranty Deed to Mt Davis LLC, Township 73, Range 27, Sections 8 & 17, $210,000.

Grant G. and Andreya L. Armstrong Warranty Deed to Kelsi L. and Ryan M. Brockelman, Osceola East Addition, Block 5, Lots 5 & 6, $95,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association Warranty Deed to Jesus Escareno-Ulloa and Beatriz Rivera Patino, Osceola, Block 1, Lot 3, $58,000.

Michael T. and Susan M. Spellerberg Warranty Deed to Ryan J. and Amanda R. Kirk, Township 73, Range 27, Section 2, $25,000.

Street, braked to avoid hitting a deer. Squier lost control of the vehicle, entered a ditch and struck a tree. Squier complained of leg pain and was checked by Clarke County EMS and Murray first responders.

Damage estimate is $8,000.

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20124 Officers: Helen Kimes, President; Dr. Jim Kimball, Vice President; Sue Wilder, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary

Executive Director - Bill Trickey, Program Manager - Elizabeth Simpson

Board meets second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. at 115 East Washington

“Promoting the Economic Development of Southern Iowa”

OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD Ryan Rychnovsky, Chairman; MacKenzie O’Hair, Vice Chairman; Members: Alisha Crawford, Dave Neas & Laura Castro.

Regular water board meetings the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 208 W. Jefferson. Special water board meetings at the Water Works Office and also online at www.osceolawaterworks.com.

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL

MEAL SITE Monday, Jan. 12: Hungarian goulash, cauliflower with red peppers, green beans, fresh orange Tuesday, Jan. 13: Oven roasted turkey breast, balsamic onion jam, Brussels sprouts, corn, banana Wednesday, Jan. 14: BBQ rib sandwich, baked potato, California vegeta-

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2014 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; Brian Evans; Bill Freeman; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; Wil Reisinger; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley

ACCIDENT No citations were issued after an accident 7 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 1300 block of Bobcat Street in Clarke County.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Kolt William Squier, 19, of Corydon, driving a 2006 Ford pickup east on Bobcat

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Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Chris Dorsey, and Dave Walkup.

Regular council meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 115 North Fillmore.

Special council meetings are posted on City Hall bulletin board.

OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Meets third Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

Board Members: Mel Miller, Amber Abraham, Stephanie Snell, Sara Lumsden, Sarah Truitt Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com

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Margaret Mitchell Northfield, Minn.

Margaret Mitchell, age 1 0 0 , passed a w a y Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Northfield, MN. Mitchell Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 7th at the Osceola Methodist Church in Osceola, IA with burial at the Tarkio Home Cemetery in Tarkio, MO. Visitation will be at the Church beginning at 9:30 am.

Margaret Elizabeth Mitchell was born September 24, 1914 in Lake Park, MN, daughter of Peter and Alma (Wilson) Hanson.

She was raised in Lake

Silas Hofmann Chariton

Silas S. Hofmann Jr., 84, of Chariton died Dec. 27, 2014, at Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center.

Services were 11 Hofmann a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton. The Rev. Paul Olson officiated. Interment was

Georgia Carson Osceola

Georgia Carson, 87, of Osceola died Jan. 2, 2015, at Rhonda’s Guest Home.

Graveside services will Carson be 10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 9, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Osceola. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main

Everett Bierce Osceola

Everett Bierce, 82, of Osceola died Jan. 1, 2015, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola.

Services were 11 Bierce a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Murray Church of Christ.

The Rev. Brian McCracken and the Rev. Marty Burgus officiated. Interment was

Donna Redman Leon

Donna Redman, 82, of Leon died Dec. 24, 2014, at Westview Acres in Leon.

Funeral services were Redman 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. The Rev. Clegguart Mitchell officiated. Burial was in Leon Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established by the family.

Donna Jean Redman, daughter of William and Clara Warren, was born March 13, 1932, in Decatur

OBITUARIES

Park, began first grade at the age of 5 and graduated from High School in 1931 as Valedictorian. She then entered North Dakota State University graduating in 1935 receiving a BS degree in Education with a concentration in Mathematics.

She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Nu Honorary Societies. In 1971 she received her Master’s Degree in Education at Drake University with a concentration in Mathematics.

Margaret began her teaching career in 1935 in Taylor, ND during the depths of the Depression.

She was hired by Principal John Anthony Mitchell and following a courtship they were married June 12, 1938.

They later moved to Osceola where she taught Mathematics at Clarke Community High School for 19 years.

For brief periods she also taught Home Economics,

English, and Chemistry.

During her professional career she was a member of NEA, ISEA, CCEA, and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Margaret enjoyed many types of handwork including knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and quilting, was an excellent seamstress-making her own clothing such as suits and dresses. She was a member of the local book club, took many trips with retired teacher friends, was a member of the United Methodist Church, Osceola Women’s Club including two terms as President, Hospital Auxiliary, Eastern Star, and was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party.

Margaret lived a wonderful life and was a great role model to emulate. She accomplished a great deal and weathered the storms in her life with great dignity. Even at the age of 100 she continued to be gracious, resilient,

in Chariton Cemetery following services. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, Chariton, or Mosaic. Condolences may be sent to 1012 Hillcrest Ave, Chariton, IA 50049. Online condolences may be left at wwwfieldingfuneralhomes. com.

Silas S. Hofmann Jr., son of Silas S. and Hannah B. Hofmann Sr., was born Aug. 17, 1930, near Morton, Ill. Si grew up in the New Castle area, graduating from Deer Creek High School in 1948.

On Sept. 2, 1951, Si married Thelma Mae Knecht in

Eureka, Ill. For the first 10 years of their marriage, Si drove a truck for Ed Pyles and Chipper Cartage. In 1962, he began his farming career near Gridley, Ill. In 1964 at 34 years of age, Si bought his first farm, moving his wife and growing family from Gridley to Humeston, Iowa. His farming operation included livestock, dairy, and crops.

In 1998, Si sold the buildings with a portion of the farm and moved to Chariton, continuing to work the family farm for the next decade.

Si is survived by his wife

Thelma of Chariton; children, Steve (Nancy) of Lamoni, Carl of Kellerton, Christine of Chariton, Fred (Sheila) of Blue Rapids, Kan., Kathleen (Dennis McIntire) of Lamoni, Ron (Micki) of Humeston and John (Cindi) of Humeston; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Lorraine (Herbert Weier) of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Si was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Michael David in 1957; son Daniel Keith in 2000; and sister-in-law Janet Knecht in February 2014.

St. In the case of inclement weather, join the family Friday at Osceola Eagles Lodge for lunch. Memorials may be directed to HCI Care Services of Osceola, 715 W. McLane St. Suite No. 100 Osceola, IA 50213. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Georgia Irene Carson, daughter of Carl Roy Jones and Dorothy Irene Dean Jones, was born July 2, 1927, in Troy Township near Murray.

Georgia received her education in Clarke County and graduated from Osceola High School in the spring of 1945.

On Dec. 13, 1945, Georgia

married Lowell Dean Carson in Osceola.

Over the years, Georgia worked at Snowdon’s, J.C. Penney’s, Hy-Vee and Osceola Leisure Manor as the activities director. She was a member of Osceola Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 3495. She could also be seen working alongside her husband Buck on the farm.

Georgia is survived by her sons, Larry (Linda) Carson, David (Ruby) Carson, Keith (Illa) Carson, Roger (Kim) Carson and Bob Carson, all of Osceola; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; brother Ardith (Carmen) Jones of Nevada; sisters-in-

law, Louella Jones, Roberta White, Ann Phillips and Pat Carson, all of Osceola, and Janice Jones of Indianola; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister Joann Root; brothers, Kenny, Harold and Ronny Jones; sisters-in-law, LaVeta Fitch, Fern Carson, Claudia Kettle, Gilda Carson and Shirley Wilson; brothers-in-law, Bill Carson, Ralph Fitch, Gene Carson, Jerry Kettle, James Carson, Gary Phillips, Lloyd Phillips and Ernie White; granddaughter Jodi Carson; and granddaughter-in-law Laurie Lynn Carson.

in Murray Cemetery. Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Murray Church of Christ scholarship fund. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Everett James Bierce, son of Mildred (Daub) and Gayle Bierce, was born July 5, 1932, in Clarke County.

Everett has spent his life in the Murray area. He graduated from Murray High School.

On March 30, 1952, Everett married Evelyn Dady in Creston.

Everett worked for the

railroad and farmed. He had a plumbing business for several years.

He was a long time member of Murray Church of Christ having served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a 4-H leader and co-founder of Triple Troopers 4-H Club.

He was a charter member of Murray Development Board.

Everett is survived by his wife Evelyn Bierce of Murray; children, David Bierce of Holman, Wis., Cindia Decker of Murray and Doug Bierce of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, Bob (Donna) Decker, Mary (Jeff) Miller,

David (Jennifer) Decker, David Allen (Sara) Bierce, Anna Bierce, Jeffery Parker, Robert (Anesya) Bierce, Natalie (Steve) McGavock and Michael Bierce; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred (Tom) O’Neal of Murray, Bonnie Adams of Lorimor, Carolee (Gerald) Brown of Lafayette, Colo., and Sharon (Ed) Garity of Indianola; and brother Larry Bierce of Omaha, Neb. Everett was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale and Clayton Bierce; sister Marilyn German; daughter-in-law Diane Bierce; and son-in-law Bill Decker.

County.

Donna’s childhood was spent on the farm north of Leon. She attended Leon Brethren Church. She attended country school through the eighth grade, and then attended Leon High School, graduating in 1950.

On Sept. 9, 1951, Donna married Donald Dean Redman at the Brethren Church in Leon.

Donna moved to California in February 1952 to be close to her husband who was stationed at Camp Pendleton.

They moved to Huxley when Don got out of the service. In 1959, they moved back to Leon, and in 1962, Don’s job transferred him to Albia.

Donna was a homemaker until all of her children

were in school. Donna began working part time in the Albia Community School system as an aide and secretary, but only worked one semester because Don was transferred to Creston. This was in 1966. They lived there until 1968, when they moved to their current home north of Leon close to Van Wert.

In 1971, Donna began working for Clarke Community Schools at the Weldon Center. She was the secretary, acting nurse, kitchen helper and playground supervisor. She retired in 1994.

Donna was a member of Leon Bible Church and active in its activities. She helped in the nursery, with vacation Bible school, and was active at Freedom Bible Camp.

Donna is survived by her husband Donald; children,

David and Linda Redman of Leon, Deanne and Dan Bowers of Fairfield and Darrell and Teresa Redman of Leon; grandchildren and their spouses, Brent and Michelle Redman, Erica and Scott Evans, Clint and Reagen Redman, Andy and Ashley Bowers, Angie and Troy Bisgard, Aly and Bruce Dahlhauser, Michael and Gloria Redman and Ashley and Zac Cooper; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Charles and Marletta Warren of Leon, Doris and Eldon Binning of Leon and Gary Warren of Des Moines; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brother Chester Warren; and sisters-in-law, Imogene Warren and Ginger Warren.

and a caring person. Family and friends continued to be her strength.

Margaret is survived by son Robert (Gladys) Mitchell of Northfield; daughter Mary (Alan) Swegle of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren Steven Mitchell, Laura (Mike) Conrad, Craig (Heather) Swegle, Lisa (John) Kritchman; and great grandchildren Jackson and Andrew Conrad, Sage Swegle, and Allison Kritchman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; and brothers Herb and Dave Hanson.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Osceola Public Library, Osceola United Methodist Church or the Clarke Community High School Math Department.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.kalefuneralhome. com.

THURSDAY • JANUARY 8, 2015

Catherine ‘Casey’ Pollard Corydon

Catherine “Casey” Pollard, 70, of Corydon died Dec. 30, 2014, at Corydon Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was Pollard cremated per her wishes, and her cremains will be placed at Fry Hill at a later date. Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola, assisted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com.

Catherine “Casey” Margaret Pollard, daughter of Bernice (Wilson) and Leonard Schlarmann, was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Monticello.

Bonnie Allen Osceola

Bonnie Allen, 86, of Osceola died Dec. 31, 2014, at Southern Hills Specialty Care.

Services were 11 Allen a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. Brandon Campbell officiated. Interment was in Murray Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Murray United Methodist Church or HCI Care Services of Osceola. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Bonnie Rhea Allen, daughter of Fern Marie (Brenton) and John Harrison Linsley, was born July 25, 1928, in Perry.

Bonnie attended a country school near Lorimor and graduated from Truro High

M. Jane Popp (Tompkins) Kalama, Wash.

Mar. 27, 1941 – Dec. 27, 2014 Jane died peacefully at home in Kalama, WA. She was born in Osceola, IA. She and Duane Popp had

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Catherine graduated from Strawberry Point High School.

On Aug. 22, 1968, Catherine married Marvin Justin Pollard in Indianola. They lived in Woodburn before they moved to Lucas.

Catherine entered the care center in Corydon in 2008.

Catherine was a homemaker.

Catherine is survived by her daughter Jessica Pollard of Des Moines; sons, Jerry and Chris Pollard, both of Chariton; grandchildren, Constance and Isabell Pollard of Chariton; sister Patsy Hodgdon of Minnesota; brother Pat Schlarmann of Houston, Texas; several stepchildren and their families, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband; and brothers, Andy and Burdette Schlarmann.

School. She then went on to Southwestern Community College for her nurse training, where she received her LPN and then later RN. She spent most of her working years in the medical field.

On June 14, 1946, Bonnie married Bernard L. Allen in Leon.

Bonnie played the organ at Murray United Methodist Church. She belonged to the MUMW group.

In 1999, she received a card showing she had held a membership in the Order of Eastern Star for 50 years with the Grand Chapter of Iowa.

Bonnie is survived by her brother, Rex Linsley of Greenfield, Ind.; sisterin-law Marjorie Linsley of Indianola; many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bernard L. Allen; two brothers; one brother-in-law; one sister; and two sisters-inlaw. three children: Tom, Jim (Becky), and Jane, with whom she shared her love for good food, camping, and nature. She is survived by her children, many beloved nieces and nephews, and dear friends. All will miss her hearty laugh and slightly raunchy sense of humor. There will be no services at this time.

Grassley receives award from National Farmers Union WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa received the 2014 National Farmers Union “Golden Triangle Award” in recognition of his support and dedication to family farm agriculture.

The award is presented every year to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership and support polices that benefit American family farmers and rural communities.

“I’m honored to receive this award,” Grassley said.

“Being a voice for agriculture in the U.S. Senate is a responsibility I take very seriously. Every day hard-working farm families work to produce food and energy for the world.

Advocating on their behalf is something I have always considered one of my top priorities.”

As one of only two working family farmers in the U.S. Senate, Grassley works to be a voice for agriculture and rural America in Washington through his work in the U.S. Senate and his roles on the Finance, Judiciary, Budget, and Agriculture committees.

More about Grassley’s work to support agriculture can be found at http://www.grassley. senate.gov/issues-legislation/ issues/agriculturerural-development.

The National Farmers Union has presented the “Golden Triangle Award” to legislators since 1988. More information about the award and a full list of 2014 recipients can be found at http:// www.nfu.org/news/300-recognitionawards/2589-nfuhonors-40-outstandingmembers-of-congress-withgolden-triangle-award.

NOT TOO LATE TO GET FLU VACCINE! Flu Vaccine for Adults and Children at Clarke County Public Health by appointment while supplies remain.

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“I can tell you, without a shred of objectivity, that it really is a beautiful and very worthwhile book,” Harrison said.

Writing has played a big part throughout the majority of Underwood’s life. She said she has been writing since she was a young adult, and many of her works are Bible-centered.

For 16 years, Underwood also wrote “Recipes for Living,” which are biographies about local people.

“Cat and Fern’s Excellent God Adventure” is available on Amazon. com. More details on the book can be found at the website www.catandfern.com.

Underwood described her process

of writing.

“I hear it and write down what I hear,” she said. “I’ve been doing that since 1960-something. So, it’s been years and years.”

Role of religion As for Underwood’s religious faith, according to the book’s website, her retirement in 1985 led to international travels to Methodist mission stations on five continents as a member of the World Methodist Council. She also has passionate interests in the Bible and volunteer work with an emphasis on the needs of children.

When asked just how big of a role religion is for Underwood in her daily life, she said she could answer that question with a simple one-word response.

“Very,” Underwood said.

and children at Clarke County Public Health is available by appointment while supplies still remain. The contact number is 641-342-3724.

According to the IDPH, based upon the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) national estimates, an average of 300,000 Iowans get the flu every year and together, flu and its complication of pneumonia cause an average of 1,000 deaths yearly in Iowa.

According to a KCCI News Channel 8 report, a three-year-old Elk Horn girl died in late December after she stared showing “flu-like” symptoms.

A Jan. 2 WHO 13 news report stated a 14-year-old Redfield girl recently died from pneumonia and sepsis, which are complications from Influenza A. The report said the complications were “an almost identical situation” to the young Elk Horn girl.

Young children and the elderly

can be more susceptible to the flu virus.

What to look for If a person is starting to feel sick this winter, the symptoms of the flu are fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. The illness normally lasts two to seven days.

However, the flu shouldn’t be confused with the “stomach bug,” which main symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. The stomach bug is associated with the norovirus, not influenza, which is a respiratory illness.

When it comes to protection against the flu virus, the best line of defense is the vaccine. However, the most common daily thing to remember are the “3Cs,” which are covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning hands frequently and containing germs by staying home when ill.

“If you have flu symptoms, help out your family, friends and co-workers by staying home to avoid spreading the virus,” Eddy said.

Statements on the start of 114th Congress Congressman Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, released the following statement after he was sworn in at the beginning of the 114th Congress.

Loebsack, who began serving in 2007, is beginning his fifth term serving the people of Iowa’s Second Congressional District.

“As the new Congress is sworn in, I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue my work on growing the economy, fighting to expand the middle class and ensuring everyone has access to the education they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce. In the nearly 500 events I held around Iowa last year, the one thing that remained constant was the desire of the people for Congress to put aside its political bickering and come together to move our nation forward.

The beginning of this new Congress provides us an opportunity to do just that. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Iowa.”

As the new congress convenes, Loebsack will now serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

He will continue to have two district offices, in Davenport and Iowa City, and will remain in the same office in

Green Hills AEA to provide paraeducator certification training in Creston Green Hills AEA is offering the Iowa Paraeducator Generalist Certificate course in Creston beginning Jan. 17.

This course will provide instruction for the new competencies approved by the Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners and Iowa Department of Education, effective Jan. 1.

Paraeducators serve as key providers in a variety of educational settings, and contribute to the social, emotional, and academic growth of children and youths.

All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must have a high school diploma or graduate equivalent diploma

(GED) in order to enroll in the 90 hour certification program that consists of three courses.

The registration fee for each of the three courses is $200.

Course 1, Ethical and Professional Practice/Relationships, will be held Jan. 17 and Jan. 21, with remaining coursework/ hours online.

Course 2, Foundations/Content and Instruction, will be held Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, and April 11, with remaining coursework/hours online.

Course 3, Learning Environments/Emotional and Behavioral, will be held April 25, May 2, 16 and 30, and June 6, with remaining coursework/hours on-

line. All classes will be held at Creston Elementary School, 805 Academic Ave. Information regarding the new competencies can be found on the Green Hills AEA website at http://www.ghaea.org. To register for the course, interested persons can go to https://www.ghaea. org/register or contact Michelle Lidgett, licensure assistant/registrar, 800-432-5804 or 712-3660503.

The mission of Green Hills AEA is to collaboratively advocate for families, communities and schools to help them achieve their goals by providing dedicated professional consultation and quality system-wide supports.

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Washington.

Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds also released the following statements following the swearing in of Iowa’s congressional delegation: “I congratulate Iowa’s entire congressional delegation as they begin the work of the new Congress, especially Senator Joni Ernst, Congressman Rod Blum and Congressman David Young who are taking the oath in Congress for the first time,” Branstad said. “I look forward to working with the congressional delegation to strengthen state and federal relations as we work to create jobs, reduce debt, increase incomes and provide our children with a world-class education and the skills needed for successful careers.”

“It was an honor to be in Washington, D.C., today to witness Senator Joni Ernst take the oath of office as a United States Senator,” Reynolds said. “I look forward to partnering with Senator Grassley, Senator Ernst, Congressman Blum, Congressman King, Congressman Loebsack, and Congressman Young as we all work to move Iowa forward.”

With influenza confirmed by the State Hygienic Lab (SHL) in every region of the state and virus spread continuing, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers tips to parents to help keep their children and classmates healthy.

Though the flu season is in full swing, it’s not too late to receive a flu vaccination.

All three of the flu strains currently circulating are covered by this year’s vaccine — A(H3N2), A(H1N1) and B, although some of the A(H3N2) viruses may only be partially covered in the vaccine. Even if you have already had one strain of the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging vaccination, because you can still get sick with the other two strains of the flu that are already in Iowa this season.

In addition to vaccination, IDPH recommends the “Three Cs” for preventing flu illness: Clean your hands frequently; Cover coughs and sneezes; and Confine germs by staying home when ill.

“We certainly understand that keeping an ill child home from school or daycare puts a burden on working parents who have to adjust their work schedule to be home as well,” said IDPH Med-

ical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “But the risk of severe illness is very real. Even if you think your child can ‘stick it out’ for the school day, it’s important to remember that other children in the classroom may be at risk for serious complications from the flu and your child could spread the virus to them. This includes children with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions.”

IDPH continues to receive reports of influenza-related hospitalizations and outbreaks. IDPH has confirmed two influenza-related deaths in children (age 0-17).

A third pediatric death is under investigation.

People at high risk for serious flu complications include: people with underlying chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or neurological conditions; pregnant women; those younger than 5 years or older than 65 years of age; or anyone with a weakened immune system. A full list of high risk factors is available at www.cdc.gov/ flu/about/disease/high_risk.htm.

Antivirals drugs are a second line of defense to treat flu illness. People at high risk should take antiviral medications for the treatment of influenza illness if they have been prescribed.

It’s important to contact your health care provider right away if you or your child shows symptoms of the flu, since antivirals work best if given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.

These symptoms include: • Fever • Headache • Tiredness • Cough • Sore throat • Nasal congestion • Body aches Illness typically lasts two to seven days. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses.

The flu comes on suddenly and may cause severe illness or even death.

The “stomach bug,” which causes diarrhea and vomiting, is not caused by the influenza virus but usually by norovirus; thus, the flu vaccine will not protect you against this illness.

The flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May. To learn more about influenza in Iowa, visit www.idph. state.ia.us/Cade/Influenza.aspx?pg=FluHome.

Contact your health care provider or local health department to find out where the vaccine is available in your community or use the Flu Vaccine Finder at www.flu.gov.

How to cut the clutter and take back your home (BPT) — You’ve reached your breaking point. You’ve tripped over the same thing in the living room too many times. Now you’ve picked it up to finally put it away and you realize — you have nowhere to put it. You have too much clutter in your home.

So what do you do? How do you decide where to start so you can reduce the clutter in your home and make your walkways safe once more?

Getting started is easier than you think. If you want to take control of clutter, get a few boxes — start with one for each room in your home and begin organizing one room at a time.

Begin this initiative by removing everything on top of your cabinets, tables and in bookcases, and then place it all in a box, said Keith McCleary, academic director of Interior Design at The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania. If there are other random accessories in the room, remove those, too. Keep just the basic furnishings. Now sit with the room in its simplest form for a short time.

“In room design, make good decisions about what you choose to put in the room and, often more importantly, in what you choose to leave out,” McCleary said. “Simplicity and clean lines make a room feel livable, and that’s what it’s really all about: comfortable living.”

Think about the kind of focal point you’re trying to create.

How should you orchestrate this space and show off your special pieces in terms of size, scale, color and texture?

After a day or two has passed, go back to the box and look for items that define your personality, or will be noticed by guests visiting your home. “Ask yourself: when is enough, enough?” said McCleary. “Each piece of furniture in the room can function to complement. Accessories and works of art should contrast.”

When you look at your well-designed room, you should see positive elements, as well as appreciate the possibility for negative space by removing unnecessary pieces that don’t add to the design composition.

Interior design students at The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania are taught to help their clients step back and ask themselves: Is it finished now? You can err when you go shopping and purchase nice pieces for your home, because before long you may have accumulated too many of those nice things. Take a hard look at some of those things you don’t really want or need; it might be time to share that stuff with your local Goodwill.

Sometimes, you might think you have to keep memorabilia or outdated gifts from Aunt Ethel in your home all the time.

“Not so,” said McCleary. “It’s perfectly acceptable to remove those items when you do your box exercise.” If you get a call from Auntie when she plans her next visit, head to the attic and put those old Beanie Babies she gave you when you were a fanatical collector decades ago on a shelf in your den — temporarily.

She’ll be happy for the gesture.

When she leaves, feel free to put them back in the box of memories until her next visit.

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OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor.

Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www. lifepointministries.net CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main.

Transportation provided by Church if needed.

641-342-4778.

Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m.

- Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer. Transportation provided by church if needed. Web site: www. calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641342-6181 or Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Worship Service.

Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

- Youth Groups & Adult Bible Study. Sunday - 6:30 p.m. - Worship.

Bible Studies are offered throughout the week. Call for schedule.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 3310 West McLane, 641342-2720. Sunday - 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. Worship and Bible Study.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333. Sunday 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting. 11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m. - Relief SocietyPriesthood. Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. - Family History Center.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Elder Tom Meyer, pastor, 342-2553. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 3426603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School.

10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship. Wednesday 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service.

Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. Pastor Leslie Wooten, 641-3424296, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., The Rev. Dr. Al Adams, minister, Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday school for all, 10 a.m. - Worship,

THURSDAY • JANUARY 8, 2015

Holy renovation

By The Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

It was a place of safety. The Edson Home was a refuge for children ages ten to 16 who had been removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect issues.

It was a place of security. Locked, alarmed doors, checkin and check-out procedures carefully and completely followed, and lists of approved (and specifically unapproved) visitors followed very carefully.

It was a place of healing. Attitudes of calm, caring, respect and positive life direction were priorities in all aspects of life at The Edson Home. Protecting and healing these young lives was the paramount purpose for its very existence.

One of the activities offered twice each week was a time of Bible study and simple worship. So it was that five young people gathered on a Wednesday afternoon in the “common area” to read and talk about the Scripture that told of Jesus “cleansing the Temple” (John 2:12-22).

“Man, I can just see Jesus cleaning MY old house that way! Whoa baby, animals in MY house looked a lot different from those cows and stuff.”

Thirteen-year-old Addy had been rescued from a home where she was locked in and sold repeatedly to fund her step dad’s drug habits.

“Yeah, I get that one, for sure. But you know what? The day the cops came and raided my old house? They were just like that, only they had guns instead of a big old whip.

Never thought I’d be glad to see a bunch of guys with guns.”

Nate, just 11 years old, was found under a bed when police raided the drug house his mom and three big brothers ran.

“I get all that. I got stuck with my four little brothers and sisters when mom left and didn’t come back. I love them and everything, but being a mom to four kids under eight?

Seriously? By myself? They found mom last week down by the railroad tracks. Yeah, well, she’s never coming home now. You know what I wish? I wish Jesus could come down here and rebuild MY life in three days like He was going to fix His!” BJ, the oldest in the group at 16, soon to be 17, was truly amazing simply for the fact that she survived her life – and kept her younger siblings safe – in one of the worst neighWednesday, 5:30 p.m. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC Soul Cafe worshipful sup- CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. per.

641-342-2850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

SOUTHERN IOWA, meets Spanish mass on Sundays at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. at noon. Misas espanol los Cass Young, pastor. 641- domingos 12 p.m.

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UNITED METHODIST LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 CHURCH, 130 W. Grant E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, St. Osceola, 641-342Victor Lochman, pastor, 2830. Julie M. Poore, worship Sunday, 10 a.m. pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Wednesday Worship).

CHURCH, 101 E. View Sunday: Worship; 8 a.m.

Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, and 10:15 a.m. Sunday pastor, 641-342-3121. School 9 a.m. Nursery Sunday - 9:00 a.m. available.

God’s Service.

10:15 La Iglesia Metodista a.m. - Sunday School. Unida Les Invita, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. - Miercoles: Estudios Elders & Deacons meet- Biblicos 5 p.m., Sabados ing. oracion en las casas, 5 p.m., Domingo: servicio OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 CHURCH, 700 Colorado, W. Grant St., Pastora: Osceola, IA. Pastor James Rosa Maria Rodriguez, R. Sheesley. Sunday - 515-344-7221.

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We went on to talk about what kind of “temples” our lives were supposed to be, adding the following Scripture to our conversation — “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?” (1Cor 6:19) Nate suddenly got excited, which rarely happened. “I got it! Jesus was telling them they needed to get a major remodel job. You know, like they’re doing at our Morris Cottage – that ‘renovation-thing,’ making it all new and everything.”

That led to some life changing and healing discussions over the next weeks. We spent over a month just applying this Scripture to the healing process and future lives of these special young people.

These are the two questions that made all the difference: How would Jesus “clean” the “Temple” of your life?

What needs to be driven out? Not your family’s, not anyone else’s, but yours.

What needs to be rebuilt (renovated) in you so that you are whole and your life is indeed a “temple of the Holy Spirit?”

Jesus wasn’t about destruction that day in the Temple. He was about renovation, about driving out all that kept the Temple from being all that it was made to be.

He drove out all that was about worldly profit in order to restore that which pointed to and glorified God. Did you catch Jesus’ words? “Destroy THIS Temple and ... ” You destroy this Temple, which you have made into a worldly-profit making enterprise, and it will be rebuilt (for God-focused purpose and profit) in three days. Hmm. The disciples remembered this scenario when Jesus was crucified and resurrected three days later. They thought they destroyed him when they crucified His human body, but three days later — holy renovation!

If we allow Him to, He will clean and renovate our lives, too.

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Lilia Perez, Pastora. 1215 S. Main St, Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m., Servicio. Martes 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Jueves - 6:00 p.m., Misioneros.

Viernes - 6:00 p.m., Hogares.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Keith Putney, pastor, 641449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Worship, 9:15 a.m.

- Church School.

CHARITON ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1112 N. 7th St., Chariton, IA. Rev. Fred Steinbach.

641-774-4911.

Evening prayer service Wednesday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641 4472569. Minster - Brian McCracken.

Activities: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

- Worship; 6 p.m. - Bible Study. Wednesday - 3:30 p.m. - J.A.M. 7 p.m. - Bible

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NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-4493421, Sunday - 10 a.m.

- Sunday School. 11 a.m.

- Church.

OTTAWA BETHEL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH- 8 miles north of Ottawa, Dan Newell, pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship.

TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641-765-4782.

Sandy Smith, Pastor.

Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - Worship-11:00 a.m. Peru 8:30 a.m.

Worship.

T R U R O CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, Shonda Deranleau, pastor, 641765-4524. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School -10:30 a.m. Worship.

VAN WERT VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service.

9:30 a.m. - Children’s Sunday School.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Pastor Butch Black, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School.

11 a.m.

Worship.

Study/Youth Groups.

Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. MURRAY BAPTIST Bible Study.

CHURCH, 641-447-2487.

Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets.

Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 SMYRNA FRIENDS a.m. - Sunday School. 10 CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 a.m. - Morning Worship. mile N. of Weldon, Charlie 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Coffey, minister. Sunday Service. 7 p.m. - Jr./ - fellowship and coffee 10 Sr. High Youth Group. a.m. Church starts at 10:30 Wednesday - 7 p.m. - a.m. - Worship.

Prayer and Bible Study.

3rd Thursday each month WELDON CHRISTIAN - 7 p.m. -Ladies Missionary CHURCH, Weldon, Dennis Group.

Huffman, Ed West, co-pas-

WELDON

MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastors Brandon Campbell, Sandy Smith. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.-12 p.m., children’s church during worship; Fellowship and Adult Lessons 10 a.m.

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tors. Sunday - 9 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m.

- Church Service. CWF meets first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

WOODBURN

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH- 304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Keith Putney, pastor.

641-449-3779.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship. Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

WOODBURN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Willa Heaberlin - Pastor, Gary Parsons, Sunday School superintendent. Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

WOODBURN METHODIST CHURCH, Tom Murr, pastor. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. Worship Service.

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letting for Rock Resurfacing Project #FMC020(102)-55-20. All Ayes.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, THURSDAY • JANUARY 8, 2015 OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE to approve Construction Permit #14-17 requested by Jeannie Robbins to clean from outlet end of sewer to crossroad pipe at 2449 Lacelle Road in Section 17 of Knox Township. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley to regretfully accept letter of resignation of Secondary Road Utilityman #1 Brian Peterson effective January 3, 2015. All Ayes.

By SCOTT VICKER with left anat offensive terstate 35 went on an 9-0 West Central Valley a 36- followed Engineer Andersen 9:10 a.m.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller OST sports editor • svickrebound and putback and to pull away from the Wild- 34 lead. that the County Treasurer is authorized to er@osceolaiowa.com Jennifer Dudley scored Griglione sankTreasurer's one ofchecks, two cats. cancel the following totaling $37.00, in accordance with chapthrows to cap off the# “She was huge,” Inter- for the Wildcats to put free ter 331.554.6, Code of Iowa: Check STUART — A good start state 35 head coach Jamie them back on top 39-38, 9-0 11919run. for $29.00 to Maria E. Pedro FranCheck # 12005 for $3.00 to William fizzled out for Interstate 35 Smith said. “She hit three but that was the last lead of cisco; “I thought goodto Hallmark; Check# we 12047did for a$3.00 Alexander Hunemuller; Check #12077 for here Friday night, and the shots in a row that sparked the game for West Central job on the boards, limiting $2.00 to Rickie Oshel.

Roadrunners had to over- a 9-0 run. She has hit Valley.

Insurance arDoug Miller with Friday them second shots, which rived at 9:30 a.m. & left at 9:40 a.m. come a fourth-quarter defi- shots like that the last two Gracey Griglione hit a was a bykey inseconded the by fourth Keller, Moved Manley, to approve payment of claims submitted cit in a 49-41 win over West games.” turnaround jumper in the quarter,” Smith said. from December 9, 2014 through DecemCentral Valley in the first ber 22, 2014.

Griglione finished with The first of Hiatt’s three lane to put I-35 back on top Network, Srv .......................156.00 game back from Christmas baskets came off a dish 40-39 with 4:54 left in the aAbility game-high 16 rebounds Agriland FS, Fuel........................21,561.53 Air Filter,Sup ...................................160.31 break. to go with her team-high from Slye Richardson that game.

Alliant,Util.....................................5,741.36 Sophomore Cheyenne put the Roadrunners up American Legion, Serv.......................92.90 Then Hiatt hit back-to- 17 points.

Riley Morris Andersen, Thomas ,Exp.....................43.50 Hiatt sparked the Road- 38-37, after Bailee Arnburg back shots along the base- grabbed rebounds for Animal Healthnine & Surgery,Serv........109.94 runners with three baskets had started the third quar- line to build a 44-39 ad- Interstate B M Sales, Sup....................................87.00 35.

Western,Serv.............................215.04 in the fourth quarter, as In- ter with a 3-pointer to give vantage. Caylin Brommel Best Black, Darrell,Exp..............................96.00 Morris scored eight Blain, Marcia,Exp ..............................12.30 points, including back-toBowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp.............61.03 Brown, Randy, Exp ...........................36.00 back baskets early in the Buckingham, Kevin,Serv..............6,500.00 game as Interstate 35 built Canon Financial,Serv.......................643.99 aCarpenter quickUniforms,Serv.................293.79 7-0 lead.

Castro-Castro, Laura, Exp .................51.20 Central ButDecatur shePreschool,Exp.....3,511.10 quickly picked Chain Saw Clinic, Supp......................89.99 up two fouls and played Chat Mobility, Serv..........................214.33 Christiansen Ph.D., Eva, Serv..........215.00 Board of Supervisors through foul trouble Clark, Condon, Exp ...........................56.00 December 22, 2014 Clarke Co Public Health, The Board met in regular session on throughout the Serv......8,238.52 remainder December 22, 2014, in the Courthouse Clarke Co Secondary Road, Fuel.....500.34 theComm game.

Clarke Preschool, Serv......3,748.40 with the following members present: Mar- of Util..........................418.59 Electric, vin McCann, Larry Keller and Myron Clarke “I thought we got off to Manley. Also present, Auditor Janice Conley, Jessica, Exp ..........................91.50 ....................1,129.30 Country Servthe goodHaven, start first three White. Chairman McCann called the a meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley Cr Services, Serv...............................337.24 Smith said. “We Cross Dillion, Tires...........................231.88 made a motion to approve the agenda, sec- minutes,” & Appeals, Dept of Inspec onded by Keller. All Ayes. really wanted toServ.......100.00 get the Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller Dmacc, Training ..............................300.00 Eastside Auto, Supp..........................118.95 ball inside to Riley, which to approve and sign ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) renewal documents Excel Mechanical Co, Repair........1,594.49 we did.

Then, like we have Freeman Enterprises Llc, Rent ........100.00 for 2015.

Friday Insbefore , Serv..................................35.90 Engineer Tom Andersen arrived at 9:05 done on the road, Galls, Uniforms Serv......................226.49 a.m.

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER foul trouble. We Glaxogot Smithin Kline, Supp.................611.50 Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, we to approve plans, specifications and cost Health Promotions , Supp................354.00 Interstate 35 sophomore forward Riley Morris goes up to fixExp...........................140.00 that.”

Hickie, Krista, estimates for Rock Resurfacing Project have for a shot in the post against West Centra Valley’s Sadie High Sierra LLC, Rent.....................690.00 #FM-C020(102)-55-20. All Ayes.

Hiatt scored 11 points McFarland. The Roadrunners pulled away for a 49-41 win Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Hiland Dairy , Supp..........................230.84 Richardson added on Friday.

Hy-Vee , Serv.................................2,925.84 to approve setting February 23, 2015, at and I O W W A, Dues .............................220.00 10:00 a.m. as the date and time for local 10 for the Roadrunners. letting for Rock Resurfacing Project #FM- I S A C, Training ................................70.00 IA Law Enforcementalso Academy, C020(102)-55-20. All Ayes.

Richardson finished 34-33 as the third quarter to 8-2 for the season with Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Serv....................................................140.00 the win, the team’s fifth in and three buzzer sounded.

IA Waterfour Mgmt assists , Serv......................170.00 to approve Construction Permit #14-17 re- with Infomax, ServBrommel ...................................632.67 quested by Jeannie Robbins to clean from steals.

“I think West Central a row. The Roadrunners added outlet end of sewer to crossroad pipe at Institute of IA Cert. Assr, Dues .......725.00 J P Auto,assists.

Supp..................................151.24 had a great game plan on were scheduled to host 2449 Lacelle Road in Section 17 of Knox three Jackson, Shirley A., Exp....................31.50 Township. All Ayes.

Arnburg West Cen- defense and made it tough Creston on Monday, but Truck Repairled & Sani., Util .....100.00 Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley Jim's Johnston Properties, Serv.................196.70 to regretfully accept letter of resignation tral for us to do what we want- that game was cancelled Valley with 20 points, of Secondary Road Utilityman #1 Brian Jones-Rider, Shappell, Exp..............105.00 OST photo January

by SCOTT VICKER Kent, Gregory L, Expa......................271.00 running ed to for three and a half because of weather.

Peterson effective 3, 2015.

All including Ayes.the corner while being Kloppenburg, Ricky L., Exp............131.21 Interstate 35 sophomore Cheyenne Hiatt pump fakes from Interstate 35 hosts Lenox 3-pointer 35 feet to quarters,” Smith said.

Lynn, Debbie L.,from Exp ......................187.00 Engineer Andersen left at 9:10 a.m. defended by West Central Valley’s Jennifer Dudley during Friday’s over the cut Magical Beginnings, Tuition .......1,782.00 Moved by 49-41 Manley, win seconded

by Keller Interstate 35 improved on Friday.

Interstate 35’s lead to the County Treasurer authorized Wildcats. Hiatt sparked a 9-0 run for the Roadrunners in thethat fourth quarter of isthe win. to Mail Services, Serv...........................294.12 cancel the following Treasurer's checks, Mathias, Allan R., Exp.......................36.00 totaling $37.00, in accordance with chap- Matthew Bender & Co Inc,Serv.......182.59 ter 331.554.6, Code of Iowa: Check # Midwest Alarm, Serv.....................2,658.95 11919 for $29.00 to Maria E. Pedro Fran- Midwest Office Tech., Serv.............107.50 cisco; Check # 12005 for $3.00 to William Morrison, Jill D, Exp..........................27.48 Hallmark; Check# 12047 for $3.00 to Mosaic Inc, Serv............................1,242.54 Alexander Hunemuller; Check #12077 for Murray, City Of, Util..........................53.83 going to Murray schools and scholNatl Elevator, Inspection....................55.00 $2.00 to Rickie Oshel.

Doug Miller with Friday Insurance ar- Norris, George W, Exp ......................19.00 Orchard Place, Serv.......................1,173.06 rived at 9:30 a.m. & left at 9:40 a.m.

MURRAY — Murray Commu- arships for senior students.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, O'reilly Auto Parts, Supp....................15.99 Entertainment between basnity School will host a pancake ........................60.75 to approve payment of claims submitted Osceola Service, Fuel ketball games will be provided by from December 9, 2014 through Decem- Penick Electric, Serv...........................79.99 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT supper before the varsity girls basServ........46.20 Premier Office Equipment, ber 22, 2014.

FOR CLARKE COUNTY South Central Iowa Trampoline Ability Network, Srv .......................156.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Serv..........................99.00 IN THE MATTER OF ketball games between Murray and Agriland FS, Fuel........................21,561.53 Rivera, Michelle M, Exp .................445.38 THE ESTATE OF and Tumbling Team.

Lamoni on Friday.

ICA WINIFRED JOHNSON, Air Filter,Sup ...................................160.31 Robinsons, Supp.................................42.13 DECEASED game is The girls basketball Alliant,Util.....................................5,741.36 S I R W A, Util.................................103.00 The supper will run from 4:45 to PROBATE NO. ESPR009934 American Legion, Serv.......................92.90 Schade, Mary J, Exp.........................129.98 scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., with NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL Inc, Serv. . .18,529.69 Andersen, Thomas ,Exp.....................43.50 Schildberg Const Co6:30 p.m., and will consist of pan-destruction AND CODICILS, Public notice regarding OF APPOINTMENT Animal Health & Surgery,Serv........109.94 Seymour Preschool, Serv .............1,743.83 the boys game scheduled to follow. of special education records OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO cakes, sausage and drinks. It Notice is a is hereby B M Sales, Sup....................................87.00 Shred-It, Serv......................................45.75 (January-2015) CREDITORS Best Western,Serv.............................215.04 Smith, Steve, Exp ............................130.30 given that Clarke Community To all persons interested in the estate free will offering,High/Middle with all donations Serv..............105.00 Black, Darrell,Exp..............................96.00 Snyder Plumbing Llc, School intends to destroy of Ica Winifred Johnson, Deceased, Blain, Marcia,Exp ..............................12.30 Solutions, Repair .............................397.62 the temporary records of all students who died on or about November 11, Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp.............61.03 Southern Ia Development, Dues......250.00 who exited its special education pro- 2014: Brown, Randy, Exp ...........................36.00 Staples,Office Supplies.................1,050.81 gram either during or prior to the 2009You are hereby notified that on DeBuckingham, Kevin,Serv..............6,500.00 Stericycle Inc, Serv...........................805.53 2010 school year. cember 19, 2014, the last will and testaIn accordance with federal and state ment of Ica Winifred Johnson, deCanon Financial,Serv.......................643.99 Taylor, Toni, Exp................................19.55 Carpenter Uniforms,Serv.................293.79 Thacker, Jolleen, Exp.......................121.00 laws, special education records are ceased, bearing the date of May 4, Castro-Castro, Laura, Exp .................51.20 Timmons, Kari, Exp.........................206.86 maintained for five years after the stu- 1970; the Codicil of Ica Winifred Johndent exits the special education proCentral Decatur Preschool,Exp.....3,511.10 Top Quality Manu., Serv....................54.50 gram. A permanent record of the stu- son to her Last Will and Testament, Chain Saw Clinic, Supp......................89.99 U S Postal Serv., Rent...................1,060.00 dent's name, address, phone number, dated September 13, 2001 and the Codof Ica Winifred Johnson to her Last Chat Mobility, Serv..........................214.33 Ultramax Ammunition, Ammo .......276.00 grades, attendance record and year icil Will and Testament, dated April 30, Board of Supervisors Christiansen Ph.D., Eva, Serv..........215.00 Unitypoint, Preemp Phy...................337.00 completed is maintained in perpetuity.

2013 were admitted to probate in the Occup. Med, Testing.....148.00 December 22, 2014 Clark, Condon, ExpContributed ...........................56.00 The purpose of destruction is to pro- above named court and that Trenneth 0. photo by Unitypoint ERIC ZOSKE The Board met in regular session on Clarke Co Public Health, Serv......8,238.52 Vanguard Appraisal Inc, Serv..........250.00 tect the student from improper and Johnson was appointed Executor of the Village Ltd, Rent .............................700.00 unauthorized disclosure of the confi- estate of Ica Winifred Johnson. Any acRoad, Fuel.....500.34 Secondary December 22, 2014, in the Courthouse Pictured are members of Clarke basketball’s Big SisterClarke LittleCoSister program at the Big Four Classic the following members present: Mar- Clarke Comm Preschool, Serv......3,748.40 Virginia Lab Supply, Sup.................770.19 dential information contained within tion to set aside the will and Codicils at Wells Fargo Arena on Dec. 20. with Thirty-four girls involved program the Iowa State vs.Sup Drake Visa, .......................................1,014.64 the file. Please note that certain records must be brought in the District Court of vin McCann, Larry Keller and with MyrontheClarke Util..........................418.59 Electric,attended men’s basketball game at the BigManley.

Four Classic.

Also present, Auditor Janice Conley, Jessica, Exp ..........................91.50 Wageworks, Nov Fees......................144.00 may be needed by the student, parent or said county within the later to occur of White. Chairman McCann called the Country Haven, Serv ....................1,129.30 Warren Co Health Serv, Vaccine.....906.00 guardian for social security benefits or four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley Cr Services, Serv...............................337.24 Warren Co Public Health, Serv.......276.05 other purposes.

Please note that the records for stu- from the date of mailing of this notice made a motion to approve the agenda, sec- Cross Dillion, Tires...........................231.88 Waste Mgmt, Garbage......................548.79 dents who transferred to Clarke onded by Keller. All Ayes.

Dept of Inspec & Appeals, Serv.......100.00 Wayne Co Ag Ex.,Home Visits ...3,175.25 Community High School following to all heirs of the Decedent and deunder the will and Codicils Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller Dmacc, Training ..............................300.00 Willson & Pechacek, Serv.............2,964.00 their successful completion of eighth visees whose identities are reasonably ascerto approve and sign ICAP (Iowa Commu- Eastside Auto, Supp..........................118.95 Windstream, Phone .......................1,387.25 grade are currently maintained by tainable, or thereafter be forever barred. nities Assurance Pool) renewal documents Excel Mechanical Co, Repair........1,594.49 Winship, Paul E, Exp.......................254.00 the high school. Greenhills AEA does Notice is further given that all perfor 2015.

Freeman Enterprises Llc, Rent ........100.00 Ziegler Inc, Rental ........................5,423.81 not possess the originals or any sons indebted to the estate are requested Having completed agenda items and copies of these records.

Engineer Tom Andersen arrived at 9:05 Friday Ins , Serv..................................35.90 to make immediate payment to the una.m.

Galls, Uniforms Serv......................226.49 having no other business, Keller made a Any parent/guardian of a student un- dersigned, and creditors having claims Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Glaxo Smith Kline, Supp.................611.50 motion to adjourn, seconded by Manley. der the age of 18, or former students against the estate shall file them with NOTICE TO CREDITORS, HEIRS to approve plans, specifications and cost Health Promotions , Supp................354.00 All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 who has reached 18 years of age, may the clerk of the above named District review and/or receive these records by Court, as provided by law, duly authenAND BENEFICIARIES OF DARestimates for Rock Resurfacing Project Hickie, Krista, Exp...........................140.00 noon. contacting Jeff Sogard, Special Educa- ticated, for allowance, and unless so RELL E. FLAHERTY, DECEASED, #FM-C020(102)-55-20. All Ayes.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman.

High Sierra LLC, Rent.....................690.00 tion with a faxed request (641-342- filed by the later to occur of four AND THE DARRELL E. FLAHERAttest: Janice M White, Auditor Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Hiland Dairy , Supp..........................230.84 8986), email (jsogard@clarke.k12.i- months from the second publication of TY REVOCABLE TRUST to approve setting February 23, 2015, at Hy-Vee , Serv.................................2,925.84 a.us) or written request to 800 N. Jack- this notice or one month from the date In The Matter Of: 10:00 a.m. as the date and time for local I O W W A, Dues .............................220.00 son St., Osceola, IA 50213, Attn: Jeff of mailing of this notice (unless otherDarrell E. Flaherty Revocable letting for Rock Resurfacing Project #FM- I S A C, Training ................................70.00 IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND Sogard by March 1, 2015. Only writ- wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereTrust U/A/D June 4, 2010 FOR CLARKE COUNTY C020(102)-55-20.

All Ayes.

IA Law Enforcement Academy, after forever barred, ten requests will be accepted.

To: All persons regarding Darrell E. IN THE MATTER: Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Serv....................................................140.00 Dated December 19, 2014.

Records requested will then be availFlaherty, Deceased, who died on or DANNY BUTCHER to approve Construction Permit #14-17 re- IA Water Mgmt , Serv......................170.00 Executor of Estate: able for review beginning March 1, about the 28th day of November, 2014. vs. quested by Jeannie Robbins to clean from Infomax, Serv ...................................632.67 Trenneth O. Johnson 2015 at 800 N. Jackson St. Osceola, IA You are hereby notified that June E. K. B. 1722 140th Avenue for 10 days.

Destruction of these Flaherty, 1723 Kendall Street, Osceola, outlet end of sewer to crossroad pipe at Institute of IA Cert. Assr, Dues .......725.00 a minor Murray, Iowa 50174 records will begin on March 10, 2015.

Iowa 50213-8393, is serving as Trustee 2449 Lacelle Road in Section 17 of Knox J P Auto, Supp..................................151.24 05201 CNCV012058 According to federal law, parents and Attorney for Estate: of the Darrell E. Flaherty Revocable Township. All Ayes.

Jackson, Shirley A., Exp....................31.50 ORDER guardians lose their right to review or Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Trust under agreement dated June 4, Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley Jim's Truck Repair & Sani., Util .....100.00 FOR HEARING obtain these records when their child 200 W. Jefferson 2010. At this time, no probate adminis- to regretfully accept letter of resignation Johnston Properties, Serv.................196.70 A petition has been filed to change tration is contemplated with regard to of Secondary Road Utilityman #1 Brian Jones-Rider, Shappell, Exp..............105.00 the name of the minor child herein. The (the student) reaches 18 years of age or P.O. Box 199 the Estate of Darrell E. Flaherty, De- Peterson effective January 3, 2015. All Kent, Gregory L, Exp ......................271.00 father has not consented. A hearing is starts attending a postsecondary institu- Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of second publication: tion, whichever occurs first. ceased.

Ayes.

Kloppenburg, Ricky L., Exp............131.21 set as scheduled below for the presentaHowever, a parent or guardian of a January 8, 2015 Any action to contest the validity of Engineer Andersen left at 9:10 a.m.

Lynn, Debbie L., Exp ......................187.00 tion of evidence to determine if the child with a disability who is 18 years the Trust must be brought in the DisMoved by Manley, seconded by Keller Magical Beginnings, Tuition .......1,782.00 name change should be granted without of age or older may retain parental THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT trict Court of Osceola County, Iowa, the father's consent.

CLARKE COUNTY rights provided that the child has been within the later to occur of four (4) that the County Treasurer is authorized to Mail Services, Serv...........................294.12 Hearing is scheduled on 01/29/2015 IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF months from the date of the second cancel the following Treasurer's checks, Mathias, Allan R., Exp.......................36.00 at 1:30 PM at the Clarke County Court- determined to be legally incompetent or Orrin E. Johnson, Deceased. publication of this Notice, or thirty (30) totaling $37.00, in accordance with chap- Matthew Bender & Co Inc,Serv.......182.59 house, 100 S. Main, Osceola, IA 50213. legally incapacitated. Upon review, a Probate No. ESPR009933 days from the date of mailing this No- ter 331.554.6, Code of Iowa: Check # Midwest Alarm, Serv.....................2,658.95 IT IS SO ORDERED this 26th day of copy of any information contained in NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF the record will be provided to the partice to all heirs of the Decedent and 11919 for $29.00 to Maria E. Pedro Fran- Midwest Office Tech., Serv.............107.50 November, 2014 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, beneficiaries under the Trust whose cisco; Check # 12005 for $3.00 to William Morrison, Jill D, Exp..........................27.48 If you need assistance to participate ent/guardian or eligible student.

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS If no student, parent or guardian reidentities are reasonably ascertainable. Hallmark; Check# 12047 for $3.00 to Mosaic Inc, Serv............................1,242.54 in court due to a disability, call the disTo All Persons Interested in the EsAny claim not filed within this period Alexander Hunemuller; Check #12077 for Murray, City Of, Util..........................53.83 ability coordinator at (515) 286-3394. sponds to this public notice, the school tate of Orrin E Johnson, Deceased, who shall be forever barred. $2.00 to Rickie Oshel.

Natl Elevator, Inspection....................55.00 Persons who are hearing or speech im- district will assume consent to destroy died on or about December 16, 2010: record specific to the student.

Notice is further given that all perDoug Miller with Friday Insurance ar- Norris, George W, Exp ......................19.00 paired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1- theIfentire You are hereby notified that on the you do not understand this notice sons indebted to the Decedent or to the rived at 9:30 a.m. & left at 9:40 a.m.

Orchard Place, Serv.......................1,173.06 800-735-2942). Disability coordina- or are in need of interpretation, please 17th day of December, 2014, the last Trust are requested to make immediate Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, O'reilly Auto Parts, Supp....................15.99 tors cannot provide legal advice. will and testament of. .Orrin E. Johnson, contact the office of special education payment to the undersigned Trustee.

5RCV01 deceased, bearing date of the 4th day of Creditors having claims against the to approve payment of claims submitted Osceola Service, Fuel ........................60.75 If you need assistance to participate at (641) 342-5065 ex. 504.

May, 1970, *First Codicil dated Trust must mail them to the Trustee at from December 9, 2014 through Decem- Penick Electric, Serv...........................79.99 in court due to a disability, call the disIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT September 13, 2001 was admitted to Premier Office Equipment, Serv........46.20 ability coordinator at (515) 286-3394. the address listed below via certified ber 22, 2014.

FOR CLARKE COUNTY probate in the above named court and mail, return receipt requested. Unless Ability Network, Srv .......................156.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Serv..........................99.00 Persons who are hearing or speech imthat Trenneth O. Johnson was appointIN THE MATTER OF creditor claims are mailed by the later Agriland FS, Fuel........................21,561.53 Rivera, Michelle M, Exp .................445.38 paired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1ed executor of the estate.

THE ESTATE OF to occur of four (4) months from the Air Filter,Sup ...................................160.31 Robinsons, Supp.................................42.13 800-735-2942). Disability coordinaAny action to set aside the will must ICA WINIFRED JOHNSON, date of the second publication of this Alliant,Util.....................................5,741.36 S I R W A, Util.................................103.00 tors cannot provide legal advice. be brought in the district court of said DECEASED Notice or thirty (30) days from the date American Legion, Serv.......................92.90 Schade, Mary J, Exp.........................129.98 county within the later to occur of four PROBATE NO. ESPR009934 of mailing this Notice, a claim shall be Andersen, Thomas ,Exp.....................43.50 Schildberg Const Co Inc, Serv. . .18,529.69 months from the date of the second NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL forever barred, unless otherwise al- Animal Health & Surgery,Serv........109.94 Seymour Preschool, Serv .............1,743.83 Public notice regarding destruction publication of this notice or one month AND CODICILS, OF APPOINTMENT lowed or paid. of special education records B M Sales, Sup....................................87.00 Shred-It, Serv......................................45.75 from the date of mailing of this notice OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO Dated this 23rd day of December, (January-2015) Notice is hereby Best Western,Serv.............................215.04 Smith, Steve, Exp ............................130.30 to all heirs of the decedent and devisees CREDITORS 2014. given that Clarke Community under the will whose identities are reaTo all persons interested in the estate Black, Darrell,Exp..............................96.00 Snyder Plumbing Llc, Serv..............105.00 Darrell E. Flaherty Revocable Trust High/Middle School intends to destroy U/A/D June 4, 2010 Blain, Marcia,Exp ..............................12.30 Solutions, Repair .............................397.62 the temporary records of all students of Ica Winifred Johnson, Deceased, sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. who died on or about November 11, By: June E. Flaherty, Trustee Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp.............61.03 Southern Ia Development, Dues......250.00 who exited its special education proNotice is further given that all per1723 Kendall Street Brown, Randy, Exp ...........................36.00 Staples,Office Supplies.................1,050.81 gram either during or prior to the 2009- 2014: You are hereby notified that on De- sons indebted to the estate are requested Osceola, IA 50213-8393 Buckingham, Kevin,Serv..............6,500.00 Stericycle Inc, Serv...........................805.53 2010 school year. to make immediate payment to the uncember 19, 2014, the last will and testaChristine B. Long Canon Financial,Serv.......................643.99 Taylor, Toni, Exp................................19.55 In accordance with federal and state of Ica Winifred Johnson, de- dersigned, and creditors having claims Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Carpenter Uniforms,Serv.................293.79 Thacker, Jolleen, Exp.......................121.00 laws, special education records are ment ceased, bearing the date of May 4, against the estate shall file them with Fairgrave, P.C. Castro-Castro, Laura, Exp .................51.20 Timmons, Kari, Exp.........................206.86 maintained for five years after the stu- 1970; the Codicil of Ica Winifred John- the clerk of the above named district 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700 Central Decatur Preschool,Exp.....3,511.10 Top Quality Manu., Serv....................54.50 dent exits the special education pro- son to her Last Will and Testament, court, as provided by law, duly authenDes Moines, Iowa 50309-2008 Chain Saw Clinic, Supp......................89.99 U S Postal Serv., Rent...................1,060.00 gram. A permanent record of the stu- dated September 13, 2001 and the Cod- ticated, for allowance, and unless so Attorney for Said Trust and Trustee Chat Mobility, Serv..........................214.33 Ultramax Ammunition, Ammo .......276.00 dent's name, address, phone number, icil of Ica Winifred Johnson to her Last filed by the later to occur of four Christiansen Ph.D., Eva, Serv..........215.00 Unitypoint, Preemp Phy...................337.00 grades, attendance record and year Will and Testament, dated April 30, months from the second publication of Board of Supervisors 2013 were admitted to probate in the this notice or one month from the date Clark, Condon, Exp ...........................56.00 Unitypoint Occup. Med, Testing.....148.00 completed is maintained in perpetuity.

December 22, 2014 The purpose of destruction is to pro- above named court and that Trenneth 0. of mailing of this notice (unless otherClarke Co Public Health, Serv......8,238.52 Vanguard Appraisal Inc, Serv..........250.00 The Board met in regular session on Clarke Co Secondary Road, Fuel.....500.34 Village Ltd, Rent .............................700.00 tect the student from improper and Johnson was appointed Executor of the wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereDecember 22, 2014, in the Courthouse Clarke Comm Preschool, Serv......3,748.40 Virginia Lab Supply, Sup.................770.19 unauthorized disclosure of the confi- estate of Ica Winifred Johnson. Any ac- after forever barred. with the following members present: Mar- Clarke Electric, Util..........................418.59 Visa, Sup .......................................1,014.64 dential information contained within tion to set aside the will and Codicils Dated this 17th day of December, vin McCann, Larry Keller and Myron Conley, Jessica, Exp ..........................91.50 Wageworks, Nov Fees......................144.00 the file. Please note that certain records must be brought in the District Court of 2014. *Designate Codicil(s) if any, with Manley. Also present, Auditor Janice Country Haven, Serv ....................1,129.30 Warren Co Health Serv, Vaccine.....906.00 may be needed by the student, parent or said county within the later to occur of White. Chairman McCann called the Cr Services, Serv...............................337.24 Warren Co Public Health, Serv.......276.05 guardian for social security benefits or four months from the date of the second date(s). other purposes. publication of this notice or one month Probate Code Section 304 meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley Cross Dillion, Tires...........................231.88 Waste Mgmt, Garbage......................548.79 Please note that the records for stu- from the date of mailing of this notice Attorney for the Executor made a motion to approve the agenda, sec- Dept of Inspec & Appeals, Serv.......100.00 Wayne Co Ag Ex.,Home Visits ...3,175.25 dents who transferred to Clarke to all heirs of the Decedent and de- Reynoldson & Van Werden L,L.P., onded by Keller. All Ayes.

Dmacc, Training ..............................300.00 Willson & Pechacek, Serv.............2,964.00 Community High School following under the will and Codicils 200 West Jefferson, P.O. Box 199, Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller Eastside Auto, Supp..........................118.95 Windstream, Phone .......................1,387.25 their successful completion of eighth visees whose identities are reasonably ascer- Osceola, IA 50213 to approve and sign ICAP (Iowa Commu- Excel Mechanical Co, Repair........1,594.49 Winship, Paul E, Exp.......................254.00 grade are currently maintained by tainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Trenneth O. Johnson nities Assurance Pool) renewal documents Freeman Enterprises Llc, Rent ........100.00 Ziegler Inc, Rental ........................5,423.81 the high school. Greenhills AEA does Executor of the Estate Notice is further given that all perfor 2015. not possess the originals or any 1722 140th Avenue sons indebted to the estate are requested Friday Ins , Serv..................................35.90 Having completed agenda items and Engineer Tom Andersen arrived at 9:05 Galls, Uniforms Serv......................226.49 having no other business, Keller made a copies of these records.

Murray, IA 50174 to make immediate payment to the una.m.

Any parent/guardian of a student un- dersigned, and creditors having claims Date of second publication: Glaxo Smith Kline, Supp.................611.50 motion to adjourn, seconded by Manley. der the age of 18, or former students against the estate shall file them with January 8, 2015 Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller,

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