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Duffus graduates from prestigious school of police staff and command

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

No matter what your profession, there’s always something new to learn.

Recently, Osceola Police Chief Marty Duffus graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.

“It was very beneficial in the long run to me, and it’ll be beneficial to the city,” Duffus said.

There are three executive leadership and management schools in the country for police and sheriff departments.

One of them is at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Northwestern University’s Command and Police School has earned the reputation as the worldwide leader in law enforcement professional development, management

and education.

In Marshalltown Duffus took a 10-week course, which was divided into two-week segments for five months. The classes were held in Marshalltown.

“Ever since I’ve been in law enforcement, I knew these schools existed,” Duffus said. “For 34 years, I’ve known that these were out there but never had the opportunity to attend. So, when this one came into Marshalltown, I decided I was going to take advantage of that opportunity. Obviously, I’m glad I did.”

Duffus received his diploma during a graduation ceremony held Friday, Feb. 12, in Marshalltown.

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Osceola Police Chief Marty Duffus, right, receives his diploma from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command during a graduation ceremony Friday, Feb. 12, in Marshalltown. Also pictured is instructor Kevin Kelleher.

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Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, speaks during a legislative luncheon Friday, Feb. 26, at Lakeside Hotel and Casino.

Also pictured is Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton.

Fry addresses concerns of miscarriages in new bill

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

Miscarriages and abortions are one of the most sensitive topics to discuss, especially when it concerns politics.

Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, found himself clarifying a new fetal tissue bill and Osceola Sentinel-Tribune letters to the editor during a legislative luncheon Friday, Feb. 26, at Lakeside Hotel and Casino.

The main concern was the fetal tissue of an aborted baby, and whether or not that fetal tissue should be allowed to be sold.

First letter to editor A letter to the editor published Feb. 18 from the Morains of Lamoni took offense to, “The bill (HF2140) would mandate that all miscarriages be reported to authorities within 72 hours in order to create an official death certificate and that the mother obtain (per section 142.33) a ‘burial transfer permit’ from the medical examiner ‘prior to the removal of the body or fetus from the place of death and the permit shall accompany the body or

fetus to the place of final disposition.’”

“Much to the original letter, I am not in favor of miscarriages and women having to report those through their doctor,” Fry said. “I’ve been through that myself and my own home. We’ve had our own miscarriages and understand the emotional turmoil that that is.”

According to Fry, the original bill that was addressed in the first letter to the editor had a ramification in it that dealt with the potential of early miscarriages, because the weeks specified were moved back between eight to 12 weeks.

The unintended consequence would have been needing to report an early pregnancy miscarriage to a doctor for fetal tissue.

Evolved bill That bill didn’t pass out of subcommittee. What did happen was a House study bill evolved from the original bill, which dealt solely with the sale of fetal tissue for an aborted child.

The purpose of the new House Study Bill 621 is to prohibit a person from acquiring, transferring, receiving or using a fetal body part in Iowa, re-

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Ryan Hart of Osceola, center, receives his winning check from Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH) officials during a surprise ceremony Friday, Feb. 26. Hart, 21, won the PCH’s $5,000 A Week “Forever” contest series. Hart became the youngest PCH lifetime prize winner ever, and one of the youngest winners in PCH history. Hart had recently entered the PCH sweepstakes, but had no idea the PCH Prize Patrol would be coming to his house. Hart has the honor of receiving $5,000 a week for his life, then after that, $5,000 a week for the life of whoever he chooses. The PCH Prize Patrol is nationally famous for awarding more than $261 million in prizes.

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When Sally and Frank Morlan owned the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, they were affectionately known by their employees as “Mom and Dad.” “ T h e one thing a b o u t working for Frank and Sally, they were husband and wife, Morlan they were business partners and they

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gardless of whether its use is for valuable consideration. This bill closely resembles current federal law.

Fry said all of the other unintended consequences with early miscarriages from the original bill were gone.

However, two major questions came up through the newly-designed bill: 1) Could cord blood still be donated? That answer? Yes. 2) Any baby who was stillborn or miscarried, the parents could still donate the child to science for further research.

Fry addressed many of these issues in a letter to the editor run in the Feb. 25 Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.

“The letter to the editor that originally came out in the paper was behind the fact of the process,” Fry said.

“That subcommittee had already been held, and that bill had already died in the subcommittee process under my authority.”

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were best friends,” said former OST editor Chris Dorsey. “They truly loved each other like I’ve never seen a couple love each other.”

Sally Morlan, 80, died Feb. 3, 2016, in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was a business partner with her husband in publishing the Brooklyn Chronicle, Sheldon Mail, Sheldon Sun and Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.

Their newspapers won more than 160 national and state honors, and she and Frank received the first national Edward Jones Golden

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THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT Connie Elaine Hagen of Weldon reported her 2005 Orange Polaris 90 ATV with serial number RF3KS09C85T013165 was taken from a shed on her property Feb. 24.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, the boards on the door were pried off to gain entry.

Loss estimate is $1,300.

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Office is investigating this incident.

—————— Dustin Eugene Moad, 20, of Mount Ayr was charged with forgery and unauthorized use of a credit card 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

The original date of the offense was Dec. 4.

Moad was being held in Clarke County Jail because of not being able to post bond.

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31, of Lineville was charged with driving while barred Feb. 26.

—————— Toby James Zimmerman, 29, of Osceola was charged with public intoxication Feb. 26.

—————— Lee Wayne Lemon, 43, of Osceola was charged with motor vehicle theft Feb. 26.

—————— Michael Keith Schnick, 31, of Leon was charged on a warrant for probation violation Feb. 26.

—————— Craig Lee Fetters, 52, of Lucas was charged with driving while revoked Feb. 27.

—————— Alexander James Wiley, 22, of Osceola was charged with domestic assault with intent for injury and obstruction of emergency communications Feb. 28.

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POLICE REPORT Michael Keith Schnick, 31, of Leon was charged with fifth-degree theft Feb. 22.

—————— Steven Paul Jones, 26, of Osceola was charged with possession of prescription medicines Feb. 24.

—————— Hayley Nicole Heston, 24, of Osceola was charged with possession of prescription medicines Feb. 24.

—————— Steven Paul Jones, 26, of Osceola was charged on a warrant for probation violation Feb. 25.

—————— Andrew Clark Moffitt, 29, of Grand River was charged with fourth-degree theft Feb. 25.

—————— Veronica Lynn Hall, 31, of Osceola was charged with fifth-degree theft Feb. 25.

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2016 Iowa Auctioneers Association convention contest results

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Iowa Auctioneers AssociThe Iowa Auctioneers ation is proud to announce Association would like to the winners of the multiple thank everyone who made competitions held at their this year’s convention a sucSCICAP is taking applica- Health and Human Services annual convention on Feb. cess. This includes not only tions for heating assistance through Iowa Department of 5-7, at the Courtyard by those who exhibited and Marriott in Ankeny. sponsored, but the attendees on a first come, first served Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help Preliminary auctioneer and contest participants who basis through April 30.

Those families whose in- qualifying low-income Iowa contest results make the convention a mustcomes qualify and who have homeowners and renters pay Twenty-nine auctioneers see event. not applied for heat assis- for a portion of their primary participated in the prelimThe Iowa Auctioneers Astance since Oct. 1 should do inary auctioneer contest. sociation was established in so or at least check their in- heating costs.

Contact SCICAP/Clarke Twenty of the competitors 1949 to enhance the skills, come eligibility.

County Outreach Office loadvanced to the Bid Calling knowledge, professionalism, The household annual inFinals which will be held on and image of all Iowa auc- come limit is $20,598 for a cated at 116 S. Fillmore St. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at tioneers; while seeking to single member household, in Osceola. Telephone 641the Iowa State Fair. elevate the standards of the plus $7,280 for each addi- 342-2101.

The Iowa State Fair Final- auction industry and pro- tional household member.

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Van Wert author to have book signing in Osceola VAN WERT — Author Donna Hatfield depicts life’s different facets through her inspiring collection of poetry, “The Rhymes of Times.”

Her latest book was recently set for nationwide release.

A book signing will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Osceola State Farm office.

Each poem in the “The Rhymes of Times,” Hatfield’s new book of poetry, relates to something eventful in either the author’s life or someone she knows. The common thread running throughout her work tells readers that no matter what happens in life, one can always find a way to keep going if he or she just doesn’t quit.

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Oral Eddy

Oral was united in marriage to Lois Louise Watson on Feb. 18, 1948, in Adel.

They became parents of five children: Marlin, Janet, William, Brian and Lane.

A lifetime resident of Clarke County, Oral was a member of Osceola United Methodist Church, Osceola Eagles, Clarke County Farm Bureau and Osceola American Legion. In 1966, Oral started attending Alcoholics Anonymous in Des Moines, and in 1967, he started an AA group in Osceola with his brother-inlaw, Merlin Newman.

Oral is survived by his sons, Marlin (Sandy), William (Shelly), Brian (Melanie) and Lane (Janeen Hall); grandchildren, Matthew Eddy (Carol), Susannah Miller (Joe), Carolyn White (Donald), Erin Bendickson (Jacob), Erik Eddy, Elysha Eddy, Jamie Porter (Chance), Emily Lampe

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Oral Leroy Eddy, son of Merlyn Wheeler Eddy and Lorena Blanche (Miller) E d d y , was born Dec. 17, Eddy 1925, in Clarke County and died Feb. 26, 2016, at Clarke County Hospital at the age of 90 years.

Oral attended the Leslie rural school in Clarke County and Osceola High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Aug. 3, 1943, and was stationed in Guam during World War II serving as a motor machinist mate third class until discharged April 17, 1946. He returned to Clarke County to farm.

Debrith Conroy

(Jake), Kimberly Eddy (Walker Adams), Jake Cross (Allie) and Courtney Cross; great-grandchildren, Owen, Olivia, Isaac and Evelyn Eddy, Aylah, Cort and Lydia Miller, Levi and Addison White, Emerson and Burton Bendickson, Brynnley and Brecken Porter, Jayden Lampe and Addilyn Cross; brother J.D. Eddy; sisters, JoAnn Marvin and Aletha Newman; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Oral was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois; infant daughter Janet; infant brother Harold; brother Olin; sister Roberta Touet; brothers- in-law, Merlin Newman, E.W. Touet, LaVerne Marvin and Lowell Watson; sistersin-law, Twyla Eddy, Betty Eddy and Oveda Watson and nephews, Michael Marvin and Lonnie Eddy.

Services were held Tues-

day, March 1, at Osceola United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be directed to the family to be decided at a later date.

Today as a family, united as one, with broken hearts and tear filled eyes, we say our final goodbyes.

This man was the root of our family tree, the start of our love for each other. He continued to live life, show love and uphold his values even after the death of his infant daughter Janet in 1954 and wife Lois on Sept.

29, 2009. He loved music, dancing and hosted a polka dance at the Eagles to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary for family and friends. He continued to raise cattle and enjoy drives down country roads.

He said one of his biggest accomplishments was raising four boys.

We love you and will miss you forever.

al will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, at St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. David Polich officiatOsceola Debrith Kay Conroy, 64, ing. Visitation with family present will be one hour priof Osceor to services at the church. ola died Interment of her cremains Wedneswill be in Union Cemetery day, Feb. in Clarke County. Memorial 24, 2016, at contributions may be directSouthern ed to HCI Care Services of Hills SpeCentral Iowa. Online condocialty Care lences may be left at www. after a Conroy kalefuneralhome.com. battle with Debrith Kay Conroy, cancer. daughter of Dale Edwin A Mass of Christian buriBurgus and Wylla Marie

(Duree) Burgus, was born Feb. 22, 1952, in Osceola.

Debby received her education in Murray graduating from Murray High School in 1970.

On April 21, 1979, Debby married Guy Francis Conroy in Osceola. Debby worked as a purchasing agent for many years with Heritage Cable, which later became Mediacom Cable.

Debby is survived by her daughter Sarah Conroy of Indianola; sisters, Delaine (Richard) Gabel of Tyler, Texas, and Dayna Dove of

Tyler, Texas; brother, David (Karen) Burgus of Osceola; sisters-in-law, Gayle (Mike) Allen of Osceola, Glenda (Stan) Gaumer of St. Charles and Gay Conroy of Indianola; mother-in-law Nedra Conroy of Des Moines; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Debby was preceded in death by her parents; husband Guy Francis Conroy; son Shawn Conroy; sister-inlaw Gwen Rider; father-inlaw John Conroy and nephew Michael David Burgus.

Donald Hembry

ana; grandchildren, Shawn Halstead, Laura Seiss, James Hembry, Mark Hembry, Robert Hembry and Crystal Hembry; great-grandchildren, Haley, Brooke, Zoey, Harlow, Isla and Clayton; sisters, Joanne (Earl) Hanthorn of Leon and Carol (Leo) Engelbrecht of Bon-

durant; sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Mullins of Osceola, Mary Hembry of Osceola and Gwen McClure of Leon; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister Marybelle (Ralph) Hill and brother Myron Hembry.

Leon

Donald Clyde Hembry, 86, of Leon died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at his home.

Memorial services were Hembry held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, 103 N.E. Mill St., in Leon with the Rev. Terry D. Roberts officiating. Burial was in Leon Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.

Donald Clyde Hembry, son of Ira Clyde and Hazel Daisy (Brown) Hembry, was born May 18, 1929, in Decatur County. Don grew up in Decatur County and

attended Terra Haute Country School and Leon High School with the class of 1947.

On Dec. 29, 1949, Don married Glendean Loretta McGauhey in Leon. The family farmed at different locations over the years, but all were in Decatur County. In 1991, when Don retired from farming, he and Glendean moved into Leon where they lived for 25 years.

Don worked at SIRWA for 10 years. The past five years they lived in the housing community on the north edge of Leon.

While his children were young, Don was a 4-H leader. He was a member of Leon Country Club.

Don is survived by his wife Glendean Hembry of Leon; children, Mike (Kathy) Hembry of Newton, Deena Halstead (Bill Hall) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Donnie (Jennifer) Hembry of Shreveport, Louisi-

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THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

Edith Kerns Murray

Edith Mary Kerns, 87, of Murray died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Kerns Moines.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola, with the Rev. Brian McCracken officiating. Open visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 pm. Tuesday, March 1, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murray Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Murray Church of Christ, 430 Third St., Murray, Iowa 50174. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Edith Mary Kerns, daughter of Orval Frank Hendrickson and Merle Emma Smith Hendrickson, was born Sept.

29, 1928, in Warren County.

Edith received her education in the rural schools of Warren County and later graduated from Martensdale High School.

On Nov. 2, 1947, Edith married Gerald Walter Kerns in Des Moines. Edith worked for a few years as a certified nursing assistant

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at Osceola Leisure Manor.

She was a member of William-Lochrie American Legion Auxiliary and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

Edith is survived by her daughter Mary Smith of Lorimor; son Gary Kerns of Murray; son Bill (Julia) Kerns of Murray; daughter Betty (Joe) Babinat of Marshalltown; grandson Justin (Julie) Neas; granddaughter Rebecca (LeRoy) Lilly; grandson Jon (Jill) Neas; granddaughter Kimberly (Wesley) Griffin; granddaughter Jackie (Shawn Patton) Kerns; grandson Jacob Riemenschneider; grandson Jason (Shelby) Riemenschneider; great-grandchildren, Clay, Brody, Ella, Samantha, Emma, Josh, Jack, Jaime, Jeffery, Kate, Mackenna, Wyatt, Augustus and Holden; great-great-grandchild Brantley; brother Francis (Beverly) Hendrickson; brother-in-law Ron (Val) Kerns; sisters-in-law, Anita Henderickson, Madelyn Kerns and Ann Kerns; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Walter Kerns; parents; son-in-law Marion Smith; brothers, Lowell, Rola, Donald and Dale Hendrickson; sisters, Ilene Hayes, Doris Legg, Inez Green, Wilma Hope and Lois Mason.

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EDITORIAL/NEWS

THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Medicaid modernization update

Response to Fry

By William D. Morain MD Lamoni

It was gratifying to hear from Representative Joel Fry last Friday that he had removed the ugly “death certificate” portion of HF2140 from his bill, but what remains is perhaps more problematic.

That bill and a companion bill of his, HSB621, need to be understood and resoundingly rejected, as a Des Moines Register editorial proclaimed last Friday.

The bills are an assault on one of the most useful tools to prevent the suffering of children and the rest of us. Let me explain.

As a Rotarian, I am extremely proud of the role our organization has played in expunging polio from humankind, and we are almost there. But, we were able to do this because creative scientists were able to use fetal kidney cells years ago to create a vaccine to prevent millions of children from suffering crippling paralysis and death.

I remember those days well and recall seeing the tears on my mother’s face when she watched the television announcement of the success of the Salk vaccine. And, I once shared a research laboratory in Bos-

ton with the son of the man who had invented the iron lung and was inspired to hear him describe his father’s work.

Unfortunately, Rep. Fry’s bills would take away all this by inventing the specter that this is some kind of infant body snatching by evil scientists for which a punishment of 10 years in prison is needed. The mind boggles.

But it is not just polio. We have similarly fought rubella, chicken pox, zoster and other children’s scourges with these vaccines as well and are facing the horror of the Zika virus at present.

And for those of in our advancing years, it is Parkinsonism that looms.

We have watched church organists who can no longer play, journalists who can no longer type and golfers who can no longer putt. Having access to fetal neurological cells offers a supreme opportunity to unlock and conquer this crippling disease.

Though we are glad that the woman-shaming portion of HF2140 is gone, we might hope that clearer minds in the legislature would prevail so that humankind might have life more abundantly in the future.

Rep. Fry needs to hear from those who agree (joel.fry@legis.iowa.gov).

By Rep. Joel Fry

Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Burlington

Rep. Joel Fry has a solid record of protecting and respecting innocent life.

He added to that record on Feb. 15 when he moved a bill, HF2140, banning the use and sale of the body parts of aborted babies through the three person Iowa House Human Resources subcommittee that he chaired.

Unfortunately, the authors of a subsequent letter to the editor failed to mention the primary purpose of this bill and chose instead to attack Rep. Fry on other details in the orig-

inal version that have been removed in the current version, HF2329.

I attended the subcommittee hearing where Rep. Fry passed the bill.

He acknowledged to everyone present that there were legitimate concerns regarding the requirement of certain certificates and permits and that those concerns would be addressed as the bill worked its way through the legislative process.

That is exactly what has taken place, and thanks to Rep. Fry’s good efforts, we now have a bill that does an even better job of making sure that Iowa never becomes a place where the bodies of unborn babies are treated as nothing more than a mere commodity.

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school’s courses, which include traffic management, budgeting skills, employee relations and federal law.

There were also exams and written term papers due.

“It’s intensive, and you have to keep up with it or you’re out,” Duffus said.

Even though Duffus has been in law enforcement for a long time, these courses taught him new things to do with his job, as well as how to do things differently but still efficiently.

Instructors from across the U.S. help teach the courses.

“You get to see what other agen-

cies all over the country are experiencing, and some of the things they do in response to problems they’ve had, that maybe are similar to what you’re seeing,” Duffus said.

Reasoning The courses helped to give Duffus mathematical abilities to make decisions within the police department that are based on sound facts and numbers. Instead of a police chief always saying, “I know I’m right. You have to follow me,” the chief can also provide exact reasoning.

“This way, I can go through the steps and show this is exactly the reason why something (works), and this is what we need to do with it,” Duffus said.

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With the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services’ (CMS) approval of managed care, Iowa will move forward with Medicaid Modernization.

CMS informed the Department of Human Services and Gov. Branstad’s office last week that Iowa’s program is ready to move forward with providing the health care and services that Iowans expect.

According to the Department of Human Services, more than 85,866 provider contracts have been signed as of the end of January. This represents more than 95 percent of all possible provider contracts have been signed based on the Iowa Medicaid Fee-For-Service network in the past 12 months (out of 89,883).

All four major hospital systems have signed with a man-

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aged care organization (Genisis, Mercy, UIHC, UnityPoint).

Patients can switch to a different managed care organization at any time for any reason between now and May 17, 2016.

After that date, patients can still switch for good cause (e.g., provider not signed up with a MCO).

There will also be an annual open enrollment period in the

late fall to choose a different managed care organization or remain.

The Department of Human Services also indicates that 34,406 Medicaid patients have actively selected an MCO as of Jan. 22, 2016. That number is expected rise quickly since the determination from CMS. I will continue to assist those affected by the transition to ensure that Medicaid patients continue to receive high quality health care as they navigate this new system.

As always, please join me at one of my legislative forums for March: Friday, March 25 8 a.m. – Corydon – Farm Bureau 10 a.m. – Chariton – Mosaic Noon – Osceola – Lakeside Casino 2 p.m. – Leon – Community Center

BACK IN TIME ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again’ Part 1

Setting the record straight

By Brad Cranston

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

By Lynnette Davis

A letter dated Jan. 20, 1863, published in the Union Sentinel (the Union Sentinel was printed elsewhere, spelling the town Oceola and the county Clark!) from T.R. Oldham tells of their line behind a rail fence, with heavy timber behind them and a cotton field and hill behind them.

The rebel batteries were on the hill, with four guns on the right and eight on the left, and rebel bullets flying “almost as thick as hail.”

James Clark, later a grocer at Woodburn, was taken prisoner at Allatoona Pass and taken to Selma, Ala., and transferred several times until ending up at Andersonville Prison. He remained there from Dec. 25 until April the next year, without any medical care, and was finally taken to Florida and released.

Aaron Lewis, one of the oldest settlers of Clarke County, was a drummer in the 39th. His brother-in-law, Joseph Linder, was a fifer in the same infantry.

Joseph was injured and died a few months later of complications.

Aaron marched with Sherman to the sea. His original drum was destroyed in battle and his company took up a col-

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This song of the Civil War expressed the relief and joy of those waiting for their boys to come home.

But the boys were aged, exhausted and war weary, hardly able to march home. The effects of the hardships they faced, as for those exposed to any war time duty, brought dramatic changes to their lives.

Contributed photo Most Clarke County men Pictured is James W. Carson, served in primarily one of these Co. I, 15th Iowa Infantry, from units during the Civil War – the the Marjorie Carson files.

4th, 6th, 15th, 18th, 34th and 39th infantries and 3rd cavalry. lection for a new one. Aaron The monument on the court lived to be 93 and is buried at house lawn lists 99 Clarke Maple Hill Cemetery.

County deaths. George BabingCivil War pensions dependton, John T. Grimes and Daniel ed on amount of disability and Musselman lost their lives in the were increased at intervals Atlanta campaigns in Georgia. throughout the years.

George Comstock was killed Typical monthly pensions in action at Bayou de Glaize. before 1866 were from $6-8, in James Mardis and Jackson Wig1873 from $24-$31.25 and peakgins gave their lives at Shiloh. ed at $73.

George Coon died in a regWidows and dependent chilimental hospital with typhoid dren could also draw the penand malarial fever, after being sion, enacted by Abraham Linimprisoned in Andersonville. coln’s second inaugural address Nelson Alloway drowned, place call “to care for him who shall unlisted. have borne the battle and for his Following are a few of the widow and his orphan.” more famous battles fought by our Clarke County boys – the Battle of Pea Ridge, Prairie d’Ann, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Allatoona, Atlanta and Sherman’s March to the Sea. Disease and illness brought on by poor sanitation and living conditions caused two-thirds of the deaths during the Civil War. Soldiers who survived disease, wartime service and injury were many times debilitated for life.

Some were captured and held prisoner, suffering deplorable conditions. If they made it Contributed photo home, they were mere skeletons This photo from Clarke County Historical Society shows a of their former selves. reunion of Clarke County Civil War veterans by the courthouse.

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Townsend open house planned Clayton, Debra and Sharon, the children of Frank Townsend are hosting an open house at the Homestead Assisted Living in Osceola 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, for his 90th birthday.

Cards may be sent to him at The Homestead, 334 W. View Dr., Osceola, IA 50213 No.127.

Frank Townsend

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Helen Kimes receives an award of recognition for her service to Clarke County Development Corporation’s (CCDC) board from CCDC Executive Director Bill Trickey.

CCDC board sees dedicated leadership change hands Outgoing president Helen Kimes dedicated years to service in Clarke County and Osceola and is excited for the future opportunities in the capable hands of the board’s new president Dr. Jim Kimball.

As acting president of the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) Board for two non-consecutive terms, Kimes was instrumental in bringing several beneficial opportunities to Osceola.

Her tenure as president saw several years of change and growth as the city saw the turnover of some local businesses and the introduction of new industry staples such as Altec and Iowa Steel.

Kimes was influential in the negotiations with casino management to build the hotel, and helped obtain grant funding to start the Osceola trail system and the Safe Routes to School initiative.

Kimes moved to Osceola in 1973 after having lived in Des Moines her whole life.

She has been a local business owner, running her own successful real estate business now in its 40th year. She has been a strong leader on recruitment and negotiations with new businesses, as well as relationships with the casino management, but the people of Osceola are the reason for the strength of the community.

Kimes received an award of recognition for her service to Clarke County Development Board from CCDC Executive Director Bill Trickey “Osceola has always been a shining star in the state of Iowa,” Kimes said. “Today, it’s very hard to compete with Metropolitan areas, but Osceola is very fortunate to have the location we have, the industry we have, and the people we have.

We have all the amenities of Des Moines, but we have a much nicer quality of life and the people here really care about you.”

Kimes leaves a visionary replacement, Dr. Kimball, to lead the continued growth of the community

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and she’s delighted with the path he and the CCDC will be forging into the future.

As Dr. and Mrs. Kimball have always strived to benefit the community in many fashions, they will maintain the momentum in attracting new businesses to join the already diverse economic development environment of Osceola.

“The Kimballs have promoted Osceola from the first day I’ve known them and they will continue to do that,” Kimes said. “Everything they’ve done has been for the betterment of Osceola. I want to continue to see all the hands of Osceola working together as one entity because that’s when we can be successful.”

The CCDC board has worked diligently for the benefit of the community, and with this changing of the guard will not only continue the direction, but bring additional opportunities to the residents and businesses who choose to call Clarke County and Osceola home.

For more information on Clarke County Development Corporation, contact Bill Trickey, executive director, Clarke County Development Corporation, 115 E. Washington St., Osceola, IA 5021, Phone: 641-3422944, WEB: http://ClarkeCountyIowa.com Email: info@clarkecountyiowa. com —————— Spoke Communications

Osceola “Slimming With Friends” meeting for February 2016 Osceola “Slimming With Friends” met Thursday, Feb. 25, at Osceola First Christian Church with Jeri Lytton presiding and nine members present.

They welcomed back Charlotte Jones who had been absent several weeks because of surgery. It was reported Lois Dory is doing much better since her surgery.

Weekly best loser was Rosie Smith. She received the fruit and money package. Weekly runner-up was Linda Sonius.

Monthly best loser was Deloris Sutton. Monthly runner-up was Rosie Smith.

The forbidden food was ice cream.

Weekly prize winners: “Lois Dory” dish cloth —

Marlene Clayton “Lois Dory” hanger — Deloris Sutton Jeri Lytton’s contest ”Staying Slim Through The Holidays” has ended and prizes were awarded: Best loser was Theresa Casazza.

Those who lost each week got to participate in the coin drawing. Those who lost the most times were: Tie of four was Theresa Casazza, Marlene Clayton and Bonnie McAninch.

Jeri Lytton gave the program for Marie White who is recovering from a fall. White sent an article about “Our Feet,” which gave information and a lot of suggestions to help feet, which are two of the hardest working parts of the body.

White had also included a humorous “26 list of ABC’s” of her recent situation.

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We are so pleased with every one who helped with the birthday open house celebration for Bernard and I. Special thanks to our families who worked hard to set it up, the Christian Church ladies who served a delicious luncheon, each and everyone who attended our party, all the cards and gifts we received, the love we felt from all.

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THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

Information on Child and Adult Care Food Program SCICAP Early Childhood Program announces their sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Child care participants who are members of FIP or food assistance households or who are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meals.

Adult care participants

who are members of food assistance households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Meals are available at no separate charge to enrolled children/adults in the following child/adult care center(s): Albia Head Start, Chariton Head Start, Corydon Head Start, Leon Early Head Start, Lovilia Head Start and Osceola Head Start.

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Growing up in Christ

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

By the Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

What if? What if those first disciples had stayed in the upper room? I had the thought-provoking gift of being in the congregation one Sunday as the youths of the church I served shared a “What If” drama presentation.

The scene opened in the upper room, as the disciples were discussing what to do three weeks after Jesus appeared to them after His resurrection, breathed the Holy Spirit on them and sent them out.

First, we heard the voice of Simon telling the others, “We’ve got room here; we could fit, oh, 10 more people (maybe 15 skinny ones) right over there! Why go out?

Why start new communities?” Then the voice of Phillip cut in, “Well, you know Thaddaeus and I, we’ve already started groups. We’re meeting to study and worship. But lately, times have been hard. Maybe it would be easier if we just all came here. The place would be full then – it would feel so much better.”

A full 10 seconds of silence followed. Those of us in the congregation waited. We looked at each disciple. Which would speak next? We spent so much time studying the disciples that we failed to notice the servant girl – until she cleared her throat to speak. “Forgive me, but may I tell you how I found out about the Master?”

Now all eyes, including ours, were on her. “Well, I went to draw water, and there was this woman. She goes to your gathering, Phillip. I know it was hard for her, but she showed me the master’s truth. That’s what she called it. I just want you to know I’d never be here today if it wasn’t for her. Nothing against you, brother Thaddaeus, but Phillip’s gatherings, well, they’re a bit different from yours.

My sister Miriam goes to yours, and she connects with the Master there. I just want you to know there are so many more of us out there, and we’re all different. I know you’d

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. 641-342-4778.

Pastor Benjamin Stalcup, 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. Web site: www.calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641-342-6181 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, 641-342-2720.

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, 641342-6333. Sunday - 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting.

11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m. Relief Society-Priesthood.

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, 342-6603. 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. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA, Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore.

641-342-4389, 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, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Soul Cafe worshipful supper.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF

3544. Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

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

SOUTHERN IOWA, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641342-7110. 10:00 a.m. Church Service.

LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, Victor Lochman, pastor, worship Sunday, 10 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 E. View Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, pastor, 641-342-3121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. God’s Service.

10:15 a.m. - Sunday School.

Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Elders & Deacons meeting.

OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley. Sunday Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m. Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo. com. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m.

- Church Service.

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641342-2850. Fr. David Polich.

English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas

eat fresh We bake our own bread.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641-342-2830.

Julie M. Poore, pastor.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 8 and 10:15 a.m. worship; 9 a.m.

Sunday school. Nursery available during Sunday school and 10:15 a.m. worship.

La Iglesia Metodista Unida Les Invita, Miercoles: Estudios Biblicos 5 p.m., Sabados oracion en las casas, 5 p.m., Domingo: servicio de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 W. Grant St., Pastora: Rosa Maria Rodriguez, 515344-7221.

HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 11 a.m. - Sunday School.

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday - 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service.

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be more comfortable here where you can fill this space more easily, but then where would the room be for people like me? Right now, our gathering is small. It has lots of space for new people, and that makes us feel the master’s challenge strongly. Phillip, he reminds us.” She looked across at Phillip, a smile in her eyes.

Phillip smiled as eyes turned to look his way. “Oh yes, the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. I’m sure the master was serious about that, too. Phoebe, you’re right. If we focus on our comfort, if we shrink so we feel full when so many lack the fullness of knowing the master, we’ve failed Him.” Thaddaeus looked up, tears welling in his eyes. “I remember when Miriam first came. We were in a smaller room, and she didn’t stay because she thought there wasn’t any room for her (well, except all the way in front – no way she was going there!). I’m so glad we moved to that big space, even though we feel smaller now in there. Thanks, Phoebe, for sharing that word of truth with us today.”

Phoebe nodded and left, and the lights dimmed.

We, too, are sent from the upper room. We, too, are drawn to the easier, more comfortable path. It’s so much easier to fill the space with those whom we know. But, how is that for the newcomer, the guest for whom the only seats may be the ones up front?

We also are sent as workers into the human field where the harvest is plentiful. There is incredible blessing in sharing Christ. The task is not to shrink, but to grow. What are we doing to grow the good news community of Christ?

Remember, be strong in prayer — and remember – we, too, are sent. Let’s go, invite and make disciples together!

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, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor, 641449-3779, 641-449-3544.

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, 641 447-2569. Minster Brian McCracken. 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:35 a.m. late worship, Wednesday night W.O.W. for children through teenagers at the church building at 7 p.m., small adult

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

Brandon Campell, Pastor. Sunday Truro 10:45 a.m. Worship; Peru 9:30 a.m. Worship.

TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, 641-765-4524. 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.

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THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

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Cardinals stage furious comeback against No. 1 Western Christian

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor svicker@osceolaiowa.com

DES MOINES — Monday’s Class 2A quarterfinal here between eighth-ranked Central Decatur and No. 1 Western Christian looked like it was headed for a blowout.

The Wolfpack was a 30-point favorite in the game according to the BCMoore computer models and led 17-4 after the first quarter and took a commanding 23-point lead in the third quarter.

Just when it seemed the game was about to reach blowout status, Central Decatur fought back.

The Cardinals fought back to within six points with 2:19 left in the game, before Western Christian eventually escaped with a 61-50 victory to advance to today’s semifinal round against Okoboji.

“We’re never going to give up, no matter what,” Central Decatur junior Raegan Boothe said.

After holding a 32-15 lead at halftime, as Central Decatur shot just 5-of-26 (19.2 percent) in the first half, Western Christian stormed to a 23-point lead midway through the third quarter at 44-21 and 46-23.

But Central Decatur held the Wolfpack scoreless over the final three-plus minutes of the third quarter, going on an 11-0 run to close to within 46-34.

Boothe started the run with a drive to the basket and freshman Emma Atwood hit a big 3-pointer from the wing. Freshman Alli Masters scored four points during the run and Lily Simon made two free throws.

Western Christian’s lead grew back to 16 points in the fourth quarter when Erika Feenstra got a basket in transition off the press break.

The Cardinals staged one last run, however. Again, Western Christian went scoreless for three-plus minutes, as Central Decatur went on a 10-0 run to cut the lead down to 52-46 with 2:19 left.

“I think it just shows the character of the girls we have, whether it’s Alex Graham, our senior, or our three juniors and all of our freshmen or our sophomore — they all are really in-tuned to what we want to accomplish and they’ll do whatever it takes,” Central Decatur head coach Curtis Boothe said. “I think it was just a perseverance issue and we wanted to try to make it a ballgame and we did.”

Simon started the run with a steal out of the press and a quick basket. Then Western Christian went into a four-corners stalling offense, but Masters picked off a pass and turned it into a layup.

Simon made one of two free throws and then Graham dished to Atwood, who drove to the basket for a

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the Central Decatur girls basketball team display their state tournament trophy after Monday’s 61-50 loss to top-ranked Western Christian in the Class 2A quarterfinals at the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines.

“They’re (Central Decatur) just a difficult guard. ... It was a great team we played here today.”

— Bill Harmsen

Western Christian head coach

bucket with 3:07 left in the game.

Central Decatur turned the ball over with 2:47 left, but Erica Bousema missed two free throws with 2:36 remaining. With an outof-bounds play under their own hoop, the Cardinals threw the inbounds pass to Graham at the top of the key.

The senior confidently stepped into the shot and buried the 3-pointer — her only basket of the game — to make it a 52-46 game with 2:19 left.

“There were a couple of times I was telling Alex to shoot it because they weren’t really guarding her,” coach Boothe said. “I wanted her to step up and she hit that big three at the time. Alex has played good defense for us all year long and it doesn’t really get commended enough, even from me.”

“We thought over the course of the game we could leave a couple girls a little more and we couldn’t,” Western Christian head coach Bill Harmsen said.

“That 33 (Graham) hit the big three in the fourth quarter, 45 (Atwood) hit a big one. We’ve been here enough, all of us coaches go ‘That’s probably in.’ Those are the things that happen down here.”

With Western Christian out of sorts on offense, having turned the ball over several times in its stalling offense and having missed the front end of two oneand-ones, Central Decatur appeared poised to keep the run going.

But the Wolfpack answered back with two quick baskets — a drive by Ashton Veerbeck and a jumper by

Kaira Moss — to rebuild a 10-point lead.

“To our girls’ credit, we showed a lot of poise in that second half and we came back and competed with them,” coach Boothe said.

“When we got it down to six, I thought we had a chance at another run, but then they came back with a couple of baskets and that was the difference.”

“After halftime, we just kind of got our heads back up and we wanted to win, so we put our all into it,” Simon said. “I would say we were confident the whole time we could do it, but it definitely helped when our shots were falling.”

“We have a lot of heart and a lot of drive to win,” Jentri Hullinger said.

First half

When it came down to it, a slow start plagued Central Decatur in the 61-50 loss.

The Cardinals made only one basket in the first quarter on a 3-pointer by Boothe. She added a free throw, as Central Decatur finished the first quarter with only four points.

Meanwhile, with the Cardinals paying extra attention to Western Christian’s two 6-2 post players Veerbeck and Moss inside, the Wolfpack took advantage by hitting five 3-pointers in the first quarter on its way to building a 17-4 lead.

“That first half, they were just a little bit more dominant than what we had seen in the past,” coach Boothe said. “I felt we gave up some offensive boards to them and then too many shooters to find with their big people under the basket.”

Western Christian grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the first half, but only one in the second half. For the game, the Wolfpack finished with 16 second-chance points compared to just one by Central Decatur.

That, combined with Central Decatur shooting just 19.2 percent from the field in the first half, led to the big deficit.

“I didn’t realize it was that bad,” coach Boothe said about the shooting. “That was a credit to their defense.

It was very physical and we just didn’t adjust to it very well. We knew it was going to be that way, but you can’t simulate that in practice with what they had.”

Veerbeck finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Wolfpack, while Moss netted 14 points with eight boards. Feenstra scored 10 points.

For the Cardinals, Simon led the way with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Masters finished with 12 points, six boards and three steals.

Atwood finished with nine points, while Boothe scored eight points with a teamhigh seven rebounds.

“They’re a tough guard, because they spread the floor so well, they send cutters to the basket so well and they pass the ball very well,” Harmsen said. “They’re just a difficult guard. Central Decatur defensively did a great job of what I would call making a mess of our offense. They just did an excellent job of getting in the way of everything. It was a great team we played here today.”

Central Decatur rebounded to shoot 55.0 percent (11-20) in the second half, but Western Christian shot 71.4 percent (10-14) in the second half. The Cardinals forced 17 turnovers in the

game and scored 17 points off those turnovers, compared to just seven points off 14 turnovers for Western Christian.

“It was just a matter of being more aggressive and handling some of the bumping and things going back and forth,” coach Boothe said. “We hit a few shots and Alli got a few steals and got some layups. I thought that was aggressive. Just a matter of us keeping at it and playing hard.”

Western Christian improved to 23-2 for the season and plays in today’s semifinal round against Okoboji, which defeated Pekin 48-44 in Monday’s quarterfinal round.

Central Decatur bowed out at 23-2 for the season, after having shared the Pride of Iowa Conference championship with Interstate 35. It marked the fourth straight year the Cardinals have won at least a share of the conference title.

“It was (a successful season) and I think a lot of people didn’t even pick us to win the conference, so I think it was a matter of our upperclassmen — our three juniors and our senior — had a lot of perseverance and were willing to put the time in,” coach Boothe said.

“I thought that’s what we did every day, every prac-

tice and every game. I think it’s a testament to them, our upperclassmen, and how can you not mention Alli Masters, coming in as a freshman and doing what she did as a freshman, being our leading scorer.”

Central Decatur was the second 8-seed from the Pride of Iowa Conference to nearly pull off a stunner at the Girls State Basketball Tournament on Monday.

Monday morning, unranked Mount Ayr took top-ranked and undefeated Turkey Valley to the wire in the Class 1A quarterfinals, falling 55-51 after trailing by 10 in the second quarter and seven with less than two minutes to play. Mount Ayr cut the deficit to one point with 23.2 seconds remaining.

“It would have been really nice for one of us or both of us to get a win, but with both of us coming in as 8-seeds, it was a tough draw for us,” coach Boothe said. “I thought both teams played hard and that goes to credit our top five teams in the Pride of Iowa Conference are pretty good.

“Hopefully we get more credit as we keep going, because four out of five of those teams bring everybody back, so it should be a good conference run into the regionals next year.”

WESTERN CHRISTIAN (61) — Ashton Veerbeck 7-10 7-8 21, Kaira Moss 6-8 2-2 14, Erika Feenstra 4-10 0-2 10, Erica Bousema 2-5 0-3 6, Karsyn Winterfeld 2-5 0-0 5, Payton Harmsen 1-7 1-2 4, Janae Wynja 0-1 1-2 1. Totals — 22-48 11-19 61. FG shooting — 22-48 (45.8 percent). 3-point goals — 6-22 (Feenstra 2, Bousema 2, Harmsen 1, Winterfeld 1).

Assists — Harmsen 4, Bousema 3, Veerbeck 3, Winterfeld 3.

Steals — Bousema 3, Veerbeck 2.

Rebounds — Veerbeck 11, Moss 8, Harmsen 7. Turnovers — 17.

Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — Harmsen.

CENTRAL DECATUR (50) — Lily Simon 4-9 5-8 14, Alli Masters 3-11 6-6 12, Emma Atwood 4-10 0-0 9, Raegan Boothe 2-8 3-6 8, Alex Graham 1-3 0-0 3, Jentri Hullinger 1-4 0-0 2, Abbie Ridgway 1-1 0-0 2. Totals — 16-46 14-20 50. FG shooting — 16-46 (34.8 percent). 3-point goals — 4-16 (Boothe 1, Simon 1, Graham 1, Atwood 1). Rebounds — 24 (Boothe 7, Masters 6, Hullinger 4, Simon 3, Atwood 2). Assists — 7 (Simon 3, Masters 2). Steals — 9 (Masters 3, Boothe 2, Simon 2). Turnovers — 14. Team fouls — 19. Fouled out — Hullinger, Simon.

WC — 17 32 46 61 CD — 4 15 34 50

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER

Central Decatur senior Alex Graham fakes a shot from the corner in front of the Cardinal Central Decatur junior point guard Lily Simon dribbles upcourt around Western student section during the second half of Monday’s 61-50 loss to top-ranked Western Christian’s Ashton Veerbeck (32) during the first half of Monday’s 61-50 loss to the Christian. Graham made a 3-pointer with 2:11 left in the game to cut Western Christian’s lead to six points after the Cardinals trailed by 23 in the third quarter.

Wolfpack. Simon led Central Decatur with 14 points in the loss.

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER

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THURSDAY •MARCH

as Dangerous and requesting the dangerous building nuisance be demolished within 90 days from receipt of the notice; and, 3, 2016 the owner refused service of WHEREAS, the notice; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola also published the notice in the Osceola Sentinel Tribune; and, WHEREAS, State Farm has set aside a demo reserve fund and sent notice to the City that these funds can be claimed for the purpose of demolishing the structures on the property; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola has received the following bids for the demolition of the property: Bud Jones Construction: $10,760, Andrew Construction: $6,985: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Osceola hereby declares the property at 431 E Washington in the City of Osceola a violator of the provisions of Chapter 145 of the Code of Ordinance; and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby approves the bid submitted by Andrew Construction in the amount of $6,985; and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED the enforcement officer shall proceed with demolition of the structure(s) located on the property at 431 E Washington immediately following the 90 day period.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye: motion carried.

Motion by Walkup and second by Gay to approve the sewer adjustment for 331 East Fayette; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

There was no action taking at this time regarding sidewalk program.

Motion by Walkup and second by Hooper to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget and to set public hearing for March 8th at 7:00 PM. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of ongoing projects, budget process and activities.

Fotiadis expressed his concerns regarding the pot holes. Gay wanted to thank the Police department for their quick respond to the one way down by the school and informed the Council of Knoxville's rec center. Walkup expressed his concerns regarding the downtown project. Hooper also expressed his concerns regarding the downtown and the Q-pond trail system.

Page had nothing to report at this time.

Mayor wanted to express his gratitude for Osceola Foods and being a part of Osceola for 20 years. Mayor also wanted to congratulate Marty on the completion of the School of Police staff and command in Marshalltown over the last few months.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to approve the consent agenda which include; Minutes February 2nd & 4th ; and the following claims: Claims: Alliant Energy Utilities .....................................$18,059.60 Amazon Supplies........................................... $48.27 Amazon.Com Credit Supplies..........................................$344.37 Baker & Taylor Entertainment Supplies.......................................$2,249.70 Bobs Auto Supply Supplies......................................... $659.57 Brick Gentry, P.C. Services......................................... $960.00 Bud Jones Construction Services......................................... $275.00 Capital City Equipment Co. Supplies..........................................$189.62 Casey's General Stores, Inc. Fuel .............................................$1,880.35 Cfi Sales, Inc. Supplies.....................................$11,204.70 Challenger Teamwear Supplies............................................$96.43 Chat Mobility Utilities...........................................$493.23 Chesnut Lawn & Landscape Services............................................$21.00 Chris Mann Training ...........................................$80.00 City Of Murray Contribution................................$5,823.53 City Of Woodburn Contribution................................$1,941.18 Clarke Co. Reservoir Comm.

LOST ....................................... $75,849.71 Clarke Electric Coop Utilities........................................$5,190.47 Cole-Parmer Supplies..........................................$205.94 Country Extra Supplies............................................$14.98 Country Woman Supplies............................................$14.98 Cr Services Supplies..........................................$233.31 Creston Publishing Company Publication ....................................$650.36 Datamaxx Applied Technologies Services..........................................$628.40 Diamond Oil Co Fuel ............................................ $1,320.44 Directv Services............................................$95.45 Diversified Metal Fabricators Services..........................................$420.00 Donna Phillips Services..........................................$300.00 Dust Pros Janitorial Services.......................................$1,401.25 Elliott Oil Co. Fuel ................................................$102.93 Feld Fire Services.......................................$1,345.80 Ferrellgas Utilities........................................$1,207.45 Hach Company Supplies......................................... $255.35 Hd Supply Waterworks Supplies......................................... $118.18 Henry Construction Services..........................................$390.00 Highway Lumber Supplies..........................................$228.28 Hostiowa.Net Services..........................................$564.00 Hy-Vee Food Stores Supplies..........................................$307.42 Iowa Communications Network Services...............................................$2.15 Iowa Department Of Public Safety Dues.............................................$2,190.00 Iowa Dept.Of Pub. Health Dues..................................................$70.00 Iowa One Call Services............................................$54.00 J P Auto - Street Supplies..........................................$377.06 J P Auto - Waste Water Supplies............................................$71.52 Kd Tires, Llc Supplies..........................................$186.86 Kirkwood Comm. College Training .........................................$135.00 Leslie Gardens Services.......................................$8,967.00 Linda Persels Services.......................................$1,287.50 Marc Elcock Services.......................................$3,484.00 Matt Sandel Training ...........................................$80.00 Mcmaster-Carr Supplies..........................................$177.81 Micro Marketing Llc Supplies............................................$34.99 Mid America Books Supplies........................................... $49.90 Mid-Iowa Heating & Air Services..........................................$107.50 Midland Gis Solutions Services.......................................$3,000.00 Midwest Office Tech. Co. Services............................................$88.79 Midwest Tape Llc Supplies............................................$22.99 Northland Products Company Supplies..........................................$145.30 Osceola Farm & Home Supplies..........................................$549.18 Osceola Water Works Special Assessments .....................$269.58 Penworthy Company Supplies......................................... $114.45 Pitney Bowes Postage ..........................................$207.00 Quilting Supplies............................................$20.97 Recorded Books Supplies..........................................$395.94 Redbook Supplies............................................$11.97 Robinsons Co. Supplies..........................................$486.09 Rusty's Auto Sales & Ser Services..........................................$188.68 Schildberg Const. Co. Services..........................................$507.78 Scholastic Library Publishing Supplies..........................................$152.10 Sirwa Utilities...............................................$6.30 Solutions Supplies.......................................$1,072.42 Successful Farming Supplies............................................$15.95 Taser International Supplies.......................................$1,850.00

PUBLIC NOTICE OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL APPROVED) The City Council met on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular scheduled meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas Kedley with the following present: Council Members: Doug Gay, George Fotiadis, Dave Walkup, Dan Hooper and Dennis Page (via phone). City Staff present were Ty Wheeler-City/Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/ Assistant City Clerk, Dave Leonard - Zoning Administrator and Marty Duffus - Police Chief. Also present were: Derek Lumsden, Rod Clark, Bill Trickey, Bernie Schade and others that didn't sign in.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to approve the agenda; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; Motion carried.

Bill Trickey with CCDC inform Council of upcoming and ongoing project that CCDC are involved with.

Motion by Walkup and second by Hooper to approve RESOLUTION 201608 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE DEMOLITION OF 431 E WASHINGTON PURSUANT TO CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 145 TITLED "DANGEROUS BUILDINGS" WHEREAS, Chapter 145 of the City of Osceola Code of Ordinances establishes a procedure to remedy Dangerous Buildings in the City of Osceola; and, WHEREAS, the property at 431 E Washington sustained significant fire damage on January 31, 2015; and, WHEREAS, the property at 431 E Washington in the City of Osceola meets the definition of a Dangerous Building pursuant to Chapter 145 of the Code of Ordinances; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property at 431 E Washington was sent a certified notice on January 9, 2016 identifying the structure(s) on the property as Dangerous and requesting the dangerous building nuisance be demolished within 90 days from receipt of the notice; and, WHEREAS, the owner refused service of the notice; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola also published the notice in the Osceola Sentinel Tribune; and, WHEREAS, State Farm has set aside a demo reserve fund and sent notice to the City that these funds can be claimed for the purpose of demolishing the structures on the property; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola has received the following bids for the demolition of the property: Bud Jones Construction: $10,760, Andrew Construction: $6,985: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Osceola hereby declares the property at 431 E Washington in the City of Osceola a violator of the provisions of Chapter 145 of the Code of Ordinance; and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby approves the bid submitted by Andrew Construction in the amount of $6,985; and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED the enforcement officer shall proceed with demolition of the structure(s) located on the property at 431 E Washington immediately following the 90 day period.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye: motion carried.

Motion by Walkup and second by Gay to approve the sewer adjustment for 331 East Fayette; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

There was no action taking at this time regarding sidewalk program.

Motion by Walkup and second by Hooper to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget and to set public hearing for March 8th at 7:00 PM. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of ongoing projects, budget process and activities.

Fotiadis expressed his concerns regarding the pot holes. Gay wanted to thank the Police department for their quick respond to the one way down by the school and informed the Council of Knoxville's rec center. Walkup expressed his concerns regarding the downtown project. Hooper also expressed his concerns regarding the downtown and the Q-pond trail system.

Page had nothing to report at this time.

Mayor wanted to express his gratitude for Osceola Foods and being a part of Osceola for 20 years. Mayor also wanted to congratulate Marty on the completion of the School of Police staff and command in Marshalltown over the last few months.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to approve the consent agenda which include; Minutes February 2nd & 4th ; and the following claims: Claims: Alliant Energy Utilities .....................................$18,059.60 Amazon Supplies........................................... $48.27 Amazon.Com Credit Supplies..........................................$344.37 Baker & Taylor Entertainment Supplies.......................................$2,249.70 Bobs Auto Supply Supplies......................................... $659.57 Brick Gentry, P.C. Services......................................... $960.00 Bud Jones Construction Services......................................... $275.00

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Services.......................................$1,345.80 Ferrellgas Utilities........................................$1,207.45 Hach Company Supplies......................................... $255.35 Hd Supply Waterworks Supplies......................................... $118.18 Henry Construction Services..........................................$390.00 Highway Lumber Supplies..........................................$228.28 Hostiowa.Net Services..........................................$564.00 Hy-Vee Food Stores Supplies..........................................$307.42 Iowa Communications Network Services...............................................$2.15 Iowa Department Of Public Safety Dues.............................................$2,190.00 Iowa Dept.Of Pub. Health Dues..................................................$70.00 Iowa One Call Services............................................$54.00 J P Auto - Street Supplies..........................................$377.06 J P Auto - Waste Water Supplies............................................$71.52 Kd Tires, Llc Supplies..........................................$186.86 Kirkwood Comm. College Training .........................................$135.00 Leslie Gardens Services.......................................$8,967.00 OST photos by SCOTT VICKER Linda Persels Services.......................................$1,287.50 Pictured, clockwise, from top left: Alli Masters, Emma Marc Elcock Atwood, Jentri Hullinger, head coach Curtis Boothe, Services.......................................$3,484.00 Matt Sandel Boothe and young Central Decatur fans supportRaegan Training ing the...........................................$80.00 Cardinals at the Girls State Basketball Tournament.

Mcmaster-Carr Supplies..........................................$177.81 Micro Marketing Llc Supplies............................................$34.99 Mid America Books Supplies........................................... $49.90 Mid-Iowa Heating & Air Services..........................................$107.50 Midland Gis Solutions Services.......................................$3,000.00 Midwest Office Tech. Co. Services............................................$88.79 Midwest Tape Llc Supplies............................................$22.99 Northland Products Company Supplies..........................................$145.30 Osceola Farm & Home Supplies..........................................$549.18 Osceola Water Works Special Assessments .....................$269.58 Penworthy Company Supplies......................................... $114.45 Pitney Bowes Postage ..........................................$207.00 Quilting Supplies............................................$20.97 OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Recorded Books Thursday, February 18, 2016 Supplies..........................................$395.94 Regular Meeting Redbook (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL Supplies............................................$11.97 Robinsons Co. APPROVED) The City Council met on Thursday, Supplies..........................................$486.09 February 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for a speRusty's Auto Sales & Ser cial meeting. The meeting was called to Services..........................................$188.68 order by Mayor Thomas Kedley with the Schildberg Const. Co. Services..........................................$507.78 following present: Council Members: Doug Gay, George Fotiadis, Dave Scholastic Library Publishing Walkup, Dan Hooper and Dennis Page Supplies..........................................$152.10 (via phone). City Staff present were Ty Sirwa Wheeler-City/Administrator/Clerk.

Utilities...............................................$6.30 Motion by Fotiadis and second by Solutions Hooper to open the public hearing conSupplies.......................................$1,072.42 cerning the possible exercise of eminent Successful Farming domain authority by the City of Osceola to Supplies............................................$15.95 Taser International acquire land or rights in agricultural land for the Old Plant Pump Station and Force Supplies.......................................$1,850.00 Main Replacement Improvement Project.

Taste Of Home Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Supplies...........................................$ 14.98 Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; MoTrenton Denney Services..........................................$200.00 tion carried.

No public comments were received.

United States Postal Wheeler presented to the Council a review Services............................................$50.00 of the proposed Old Plant Pump Station Unitypoint At Home Hme Sewer Project, the necessity to obtain Services..........................................$138.00 Usa Bluebook easement, how the project related to the 2010 Facility Plan and a review of the Supplies.......................................$1,453.85 mandates in the Iowa Department of NatuWilder's Truck Service ral Resources Administrative Consent OrServices..........................................$523.96 der 2010-WW. Windstream Utilities....................................... $1,119.06 Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to close the public hearing. Roll call vote: Woodworker's Journal Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Supplies........................................... $19.95 Hooper, aye; Page, aye; Motion carried.

Ziegler Inc Motion by Fotiadis and second by Supplies............................................$23.84 Walkup to approve: RESOLUTION Grand Total ..........................$165,095.67 2016- 09 RESOLUTION APPROVING Check number: 285113-285195 ACQUISITION AND POTENTIAL Fund Recap: CONDEMNATION OF LAND OWNED Fund Recap: BY DALE AND IMOGENE WIELAND 1 General .................................$56,367.01 FOR THE OSCEOLA OLD PLANT 110 Road use .............................$4,257.40 PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN 115 Lost ...................................$75,849.71 REPLACEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, 335 Old Plant Force Main .........$960.00 on February 18, 2016, the City Council 600 Water......................................$269.58 held a public hearing on the acquisition 610 Sewer.............................$ 27,391.97 and potential condemnation of an interest Grand Total ........................$ 165,095.67 in the real property described below for a Chapter 7 ACH Claims: new sanitary sewer force main to extend ImageTek from a new pump station, all in conjuncStorage - General ..........................$245.50 tion with the Old Plant Pump Station and State of Iowa Force Main Replacement Project; Taxes - General / Sewer.............$3,444.00 WHEREAS, following the public hearing, Grand Total ................................$3,689.50 There being no further business, motion the City Council has unanimously apby Hooper and second by Fotiadis to ad- proved the commencement of the Old journ the meeting at 8:14 PM. All voting Plant Pump Station and Force Main Replacement Project, including the acquisiaye, motion carried. tion of private property for purchase or Thomas J. Kedley, Mayor Attest: Britanee Ward, Accounting condemnation; WHEREAS, the real property to be acquired by purchase or conManager/Assistant City Clerk demnation is as follows: NW 1/4 of Section 20, T72N, R25W, Clarke County, Clarke County Board of Supervisors Osceola, Iowa 50213 Perpetual: A perpetFebruary 17, 2016 The Board met in regular session at the ual sanitary sewer easement located in part Courthouse with the following members of the East 19.64 acres of the Southeast present: Marvin McCann and Bill Black. Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 Larry Keller was absent. Also present, SE 1/4) of Section 17, Township 72 Auditor Janice White. Chairman McCann North, Range 25 West, Clarke County, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Iowa. Said perpetual easement being more Black made a motion to approve the agen- particularly described in two (2) segments as follows: Segment 1: The West 30.00 da, seconded by McCann. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Mc- feet of the North 625.37 feet of the South Cann, to approve plans, specifications and 850.37 feet of said East 19.64 acres. Segestimates for Traffic Marking Project FM- ment 2: The North 30.00 feet of the South 255.00 feet except the West 30.00 feet and C020(106)-55-20. All Ayes.

Moved by McCann, seconded by Black except the East 64.00 feet of said East to approve transfer of $15,000 from Data 19.64 acres. Containing 35,517 square Processing to the Board of Supervisors feet, or .815 acres, more or less. Temporary: A temporary construction easement Dept. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Mc- located in part of the East 19.64 acres of Cann, to approve a Class "C" Liquor Li- the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast cense, Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales and Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 17, Living Quarters privileges for Harpor Township 72 North, Range 25 West, Vineyard at 3014 Scott St, New Virginia. Clarke County, Iowa. Said perpetual easement being more particularly described in All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by McCann two (2) segments as follows: Segment 1: to approve 3rd Qtr. Transfer of $16,936, The West 100.00 feet of the North 852.37 from the General Supplement Fund to the feet of the South 885.37 feet of said East 19.64 acres, except the South 225 feet of Emergency Mgmt Fund. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by McCann the East 579 feet and excluding perpetual to open a public hearing at 10:00 A.M. for easement segment 1 and 2 above. Segment the purpose of considering zoning reclas- 2: The North 100.00 feet of the South sification for Joseph Johnston for al- 325.00 feet of said 19.64 acres, except the lowance of storage unit rentals. The prop- West 100.00 feet. Containing 100,979 erty is approximately 2.42 acres (m/l) lo- square feet, or 2.318 feet acres, more or cated in Section 20, T-72-N, R-25-W Par- less. (the "Property") NOW, THEREcel ID 07339, Clarke County. Keller was FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE absent. Motion carried. Those present in CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF addition to the Board were: Auditor OSCEOLA, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: The White, Clarke Co Zoning Director Allan City Administrator is hereby authorized to Mathias, Joe Johnston and Kevin commence the public improvement project to construct a new sanitary sewer force Emanuel.

Mr. Emanuel voiced concerns over the main to extend from a new pump station, type of storage units, the possible flood known as the Old Plant Pump Station and plain area, the neighbors view and various Force Main Replacement Project, includother concerns. Mr. Johnston addressed ing the acquisition by purchase or conMr. Emanuel s concerns and explained demnation of the real estate described what his plans for the property are, that the above. The City Administrator is hereby flood plain is on the side of this property authorized to retain a qualified appraiser and that all of his properties are well main- to appraise the value of the Property to be acquired. The City Administrator, with astained.

Mr. Mathias stated that the Zoning sistance and approval from the attorneys Commission has followed all the require- retained to represent it on this matter, is ments and has given approval to move for- authorized to file an Application for Conward with the rezoning of the above prop- demnation with Chief Judge of the Fifth erty from agriculture (A-1) to industrial (I- Judicial District, Arthur E. Gamble, to have the Chief Judge appoint a Compensa1). tion Commission to appraise the damages There were no written objections.

Moved by Black, seconded by Mc- caused by this appropriation, such comCann, to close the hearing. Motion carried. mission to consist of six commissioners Hearing closed at 10:45 A.M. A decision who are residents of Clarke County, Iowa.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; on the rezoning will be made at a future Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye: modate.

Having completed agenda items and tion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay having no other business, Black made a motion to adjourn, seconded by McCann. to adjourn at 7:26 PM; roll call vote: FoAll Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. noon.

Thomas J. Kedley, Mayor Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Attest: Ty Wheeler Attest: Janice White, Auditor City Administrator/Clerk OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Thursday, February 18, 2016 Regular Meeting FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL APPROVED) CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR The City Council met on Thursday, COMMISSION Secretary William Trickey called the February 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for a special meeting. The meeting was called to meeting of the Board of Directors of the order by Mayor Thomas Kedley with the Clarke County Reservoir Commission following present: Council Members: (CCRC) to order at 9:00 a.m. on February Doug Gay, George Fotiadis, Dave 18, 2016. Four Commissioners and two Walkup, Dan Hooper and Dennis Page Alternates responded to roll call. Vice (via phone). City Staff present were Ty Chairperson Jack Cooley had fallen on the Wheeler-City/Administrator/Clerk. ice on his way into the meeting and was Motion by Fotiadis and second by not able to attend the meeting.

Hooper to open the public hearing conA motion to approve the February 18, cerning the possible exercise of eminent 2016 agenda was made by Commissioner domain authority by the City of Osceola to Dan McIntosh and seconded by Alternate acquire land or rights in agricultural land Ty Wheeler. Motion carried on roll call

ing cash balance of $1,009,171.76. Bills presented for payment were $843,796.40 Nielsen Trust Fund/McDannel OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE closing+closing cost, $15.00 American State Bank outgoing wire fee, $60.00 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., $2,426.95 Midwest Right of Way Service, $1,485.00 Kenyon & Nielsen P.C. for land closings, $12,565.61 HDR Engineering-Task Order #3 leaving February 18, 2016 cash balance of $148,822.80.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): Revenue received was $18.22 interest for January 2016 and $17,006.09 City of Murray-Nov. 2015 sales tax period plus reconciliation leaving cash balance of $49,924.30. No expenses were presented leaving February 18, 2016 cash balance $49,924.30.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Revenue received was $157.81 interest for January 2016 making February 18, 2016 cash balance $325,771.70.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT (EA-2) (opened 9/14/2012): Fund Transfer of $600,000.00 to LOSST 2009 Account for land closings making cash balance on January 19, 2016 $3,360,144.14. Revenue received was $1,809.01 interest for January 2016 making February 18, 2016 cash balance $3,361,953.15.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO FUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Fund Transfer of $100,000.00 to LOSST 2009 for land closings making February 4, 2016 cash balance $238,518.13. Revenue received was $168.06 interest for January 2016 and 4 deposits of $18,367.48 making February 18, 2016 cash balance $257,053.67.

A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and to pay the bills was made by Alternate Ty Wheeler and seconded by Commissioner Dan McIntosh. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale (by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees and Ty Wheeler Absent: Jack Cooley.

Alternate Ty Wheeler moved to approve a Farm Lease between CCRC and High Prairie Farms, LLC (Tony Caligiuri) effective December 21, 2015 and ending on February 28, 2018. Commissioner Sue Wilder seconded the motion. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale (by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees and Ty Wheeler Absent: Jack Cooley.

CCRC Project Coordinator David Beck summarized the Engineering Task Order #3 that was presented by Mark Duben at the January meeting. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that no action be FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE taken on Task Order #3 at this time.

Alternate Ty Wheeler moved to approve CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER TO COMMISSION Secretary William Trickey called the BUY REAL ESTATE AND ACCEPmeeting of the Board of Directors of the TANCE TO PURCHASE CERTAIN Clarke County Reservoir Commission REAL ESTATE FROM JAMES A. OS(CCRC) to order at 9:00 a.m. on February WALD. Commissioner Sandy Kale (by 18, 2016. Four Commissioners and two phone) seconded the motion. Motion carAlternates responded to roll call. Vice ried on roll call votes: Ayes:. .Commissioners William Trickey, Chairperson Jack Cooley had fallen on the ice on his way into the meeting and was Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale (by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees not able to attend the meeting.

A motion to approve the February 18, and Ty Wheeler 2016 agenda was made by Commissioner Absent: Jack Cooley.

Dan McIntosh and seconded by Alternate Commissioner Dan McIntosh moved Ty Wheeler. Motion carried on roll call the Clarke Count Reservoir Commission complete a loan application process with a vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, local bank for up to $2.4 million in order Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale to complete the purchase of the James Os(by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees wald property. Alternate Jeannie Crees and Ty Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried on roll call vote: Absent: Jack Cooley.

A motion was made by Alternate Ty Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Wheeler and seconded by Commissioner Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale Sue Wilder to approve the January 21, (by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees 2016 minutes as written. Motion carried and Ty Wheeler Absent: Jack Cooley. on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, The next regular CCRC meeting is Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale (by phone) and scheduled for March 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Alternates Jeannie Crees and Ty Wheeler A motion was made by Commissioner Sue Wilder and seconded by CommissionAbsent: Commissioner Jack Cooley er Dan McIntosh to adjourn the meeting at Abstain: Commissioner Dan McIntosh.

Copies of the Treasurer's Report were 9:36 a.m. Motion carried with all aye made available for the audience to review. votes.

Commissioners had received the TreasurThese minutes are unapproved minutes er's Report and copies of all bills to review and will be presented for approval at the next meeting. For more detail see minutes prior to the meeting.

General Fund: Revenue received was on file at the local Recorder's Office, $2.02 for January interest making cash Clarke County Court House, Osceola, balance of $22,792.38. Bills presented Iowa.

Acting Secretary were $91.05 Creston News Advertiserpublish December meeting minutes leaving February 18, 2016 cash balance $22,701.33.

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Special Account: Revenue received DISTRICT was $.01 making cash balance of $25.61.

Regular Meeting of the Board of No bills were presented leaving February Education 18, 2016 cash balance of $25.61.

Administrative Conference Room LOSST 2008 Checking Account: RevFebruary 22, 2016 enue received was $41.86 interest for JanPresident Linskens called the regular uary 2016 and $2,636.52 City of Woodmeeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board memburn-November 2015 sales tax period making cash balance of $82,704.21. No bers present were Brian Crawford, Lori bills were presented leaving February 18, Helgevold, Bert Houge, Gerard Linskens, and Dena White. James Bair and Joe 2016 cash balance of $82,704.21.

LOSST 2009 Checking Account: Total Deutsch were absent. Superintendent revenue received was $600,000.00 Trans- Steve Seid, Business Manager Ruth fer from Acct. #XXXXXXX (EA-2) for White, and one guest were present.

Helgevold and White moved approval land closings, $567.12 Nielsen Trust Fund-McDannel prorated tax, $93.83 In- of the agenda. Motion carried (5-0).

White and Crawford moved to approve terest for January 2016, $100,000.00 Transfer from Acct. #XXXXXX617 for the minutes from the February 8th meeting.

Motion carried (4-0-1 Helgevold abland closing, $75,849.69 City of Osceola for November 2015 sales tax period mak- stained).

Helgevold and Houge moved to accept ing cash balance of $1,009,171.76. Bills presented for payment were $843,796.40 the resignations of Matthew Quintana from secondary custodian and Avory Nielsen Trust Fund/McDannel closing+closing cost, $15.00 American Kurt from 5-8 Counselor; early retirement State Bank outgoing wire fee, $60.00 and resignations of Sherry Fry from bus Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., $2,426.95 Mid- driver and Bev Sims from copy tech; apwest Right of Way Service, $1,485.00 prove Molly Jackson as 7th Grade LanKenyon & Nielsen P.C. for land closings, guage Arts Teacher, Tara Duran as Ele$12,565.61 HDR Engineering-Task Order mentary ELL Teacher, and add positions #3 leaving February 18, 2016 cash balance for a 7 1/4 hour 1:1 associate at the secondary building, and a 6 3/4 hour 1:1 asof $148,822.80.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS sociate at the elementary. Motion carried ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): (5-0).

Randy Bolton, Assistant Elementary Revenue received was $18.22 interest for January 2016 and $17,006.09 City of Principal, reported to the Board.

Open enrollment requests have been apMurray-Nov. 2015 sales tax period plus reconciliation leaving cash balance of proved for Billie Jo Barber in to Clarke from Chariton as an alternate open enroll$49,924.30. No expenses were presented leaving February 18, 2016 cash balance ment from Central Decatur; Eliyah, Jonathan, and Kenton Robinson, and $49,924.30.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS Samantha and Zachary Belden to Murray ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Revenue re- from Clarke.

White and Helgevold moved to deny ceived was $157.81 interest for January 2016 making February 18, 2016 cash bal- the open enrollment requests by Angela Greenhalgh for her children, Endora and ance $325,771.70.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT (EA-2) Keltin Fox to CAM from Clarke. Motion (opened 9/14/2012): Fund Transfer of carried (5-0).

Helgevold and White moved to approve $600,000.00 to LOSST 2009 Account for land closings making cash balance on Jan- the proposed Affirmation Action Plan for uary 19, 2016 $3,360,144.14. Revenue re- the district for 2016-18. Motion carried (5ceived was $1,809.01 interest for January 0).

Houge and White moved to approve 2016 making February 18, 2016 cash balout of State travel for Annie Halsband and ance $3,361,953.15.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO Ruby Clyde to travel to the National AtFUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Fund Transfer Risk Youth Conference in Savannah, of $100,000.00 to LOSST 2009 for land Georgia, March 6-9th. Motion carried (5closings making February 4, 2016 cash 0).

Helgevold and Hough moved to change balance $238,518.13. Revenue received was $168.06 interest for January 2016 and the Webmaster job description terms of 4 deposits of $18,367.48 making February employment from July 1 through June 30 of each year to from August 15 through 18, 2016 cash balance $257,053.67.

A motion to approve the Treasurer's Re- August 14 of each year. Motion carried (5port and to pay the bills was made by Al- 0).

Helgevold and White moved to approve ternate Ty Wheeler and seconded by Commissioner Dan McIntosh. Motion carried out of State travel for the Speech team June 11 - 18, 2016 for National Contest in on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Salt Lake City, Utah. Motion carried (5-0).

First Reading of Board Policies 102 Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale (by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees Equal Educational Opportunity; 102.E2 Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination; and Ty Wheeler 102.E3 Section 504 Student and Parental Absent: Jack Cooley.

Alternate Ty Wheeler moved to approve Rights; 102.E4 Complaint Form (Discrima Farm Lease between CCRC and High ination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-HarassPrairie Farms, LLC (Tony Caligiuri) effec- ment); 102.E5 Witness Disclosure Form; tive December 21, 2015 and ending on 102.E6 Disposition of Complaint Form; February 28, 2018. Commissioner Sue 102.R1 Grievance Procedure; 104 AnWilder seconded the motion. Motion car- tibullying/Harassment Policy; 104.E1 Complaint Form (Discrimination, Antiried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Bullying, and Anti-Harassment); 104.E2 Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale Witness Disclosure Form; 104.E3 Disposi(by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees tion of Complaint Form; 104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Proceand Ty Wheeler dures; 404.R1 Code of Professional ConAbsent: Jack Cooley.

CCRC Project Coordinator David Beck duct and Ethics Regulation; 705.1 Pursummarized the Engineering Task Order chasing - Bidding.

Superintendent Seid reported on Phase #3 that was presented by Mark Duben at the January meeting. It was the consensus I renovation; Lightspeed update; and inof the Commissioners that no action be formation about the new ELL teacher hired. taken on Task Order #3 at this time.

The Board adjourned to exempt session Alternate Ty Wheeler moved to approve RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER TO at 7:50 p.m. as permitted in Iowa Code BUY REAL ESTATE AND ACCEP- 20.17(3) to discuss negotiations strategy.

TANCE TO PURCHASE CERTAIN Roll Call vote showed Crawford, HelREAL ESTATE FROM JAMES A. OS- gevold, Houge, Linskens, and White votWALD. Commissioner Sandy Kale (by ing aye. There were no nay votes.

The board returned to open session at phone) seconded the motion. Motion car8:05 p.m. ried on roll call votes: The next regular board meeting is Ayes:. .Commissioners William Trickey, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Sandy Kale March 14, 2016.

The Board adjourned at 8:07 p.m. fol(by phone) and Alternates Jeannie Crees lowing a motion by Crawford and White. and Ty Wheeler These minutes are as recorded by the Absent: Jack Cooley.

Commissioner Dan McIntosh moved board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Ruth the Clarke Count Reservoir Commission complete a loan application process with a White, Board Secretary

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THURSDAY •MARCH 3, 2016

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

Happy travels: Make sure your spring break travels are healthy

OST photo by ED BUESCH

Coming down: This old building owned by M&M Ag on the north side of Osceola was completely torn down the morning of Monday, Feb. 22.

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Heart Award for their efforts to help the less fortunate in O’Brien County.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister Jane Glenn.

“They had a desire and passion to put out a quality newspaper every week,” Dorsey said. “It’s a trait we all kind of picked up on and we fulfilled their plan.”

Dorsey worked for the Morlans for approximately six years starting in December 2001, until the paper was sold to Shaw Media.

‘Truly cared’ Ed Buesch helped run the printing press for the Morlans.

“They loved Osceola,” he said fondly. “They loved their employees. We were all treated like family. There were times I probably felt

like the black sheep of the family. I mean, they were there for us and they did anything that needed to be done.”

Buesch said the Morlans put out an award-winning paper they truly cared about.

“It didn’t take them long to understand what Osceola was about, and what the people of Osceola were about. They genuinely cared.”

Integrity was the word Dorsey used when describing how the Morlans ran the paper. He said it was important to have it, even when people didn’t agree with you.

Dorsey also recalled how people couldn’t wait to pick up the paper each week.

“Each week, Frank and Sally expected a premium product because people

paid for it and they wanted to give people their money’s worth,” he said.

Best memories Some of Dorsey’s favorite memories of Frank and Sally were working with them on Wednesday mornings to put the paper together with inserts and labelling. It was his best time of the week.

“You would sit there and you learned a little bit about them and their character,” he said. “It’s one of those things, 10 years later, I can still remember them and their stories.”

Dorsey and Buesch both emphasized how family was top priority with the Morlans.

Buesch recalled his youngest son being in an accident when he was 15.

He remembered Frank and Sally being at the emergency room almost before he

arrived.

“They were there and they said, ‘Whatever you need to do.’ There just was no hesitation on their part.

Family always came first with them,” Buesch said.

Perfect team The Morlans worked best together because they were a team and recognized each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Their employees said, even though Frank was more than 6 feet tall, and Sally came in at about 4 foot 9 inches, she was a real driving force of nature and one of the strongest women a person could ever meet.

“While I’m sad to hear of her passing, they’re together and they’re holding hands,” Dorsey said. “They loved the newspaper business and they loved each other. They made it work.”

As spring break nears, many Iowans are making travel preparations. Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds vacationers to make protecting their health part of their plans.

Whether traveling to a sunny beach or ski resort, take time to learn about the health concerns that may await you.

While Zika virus is primarily a concern for pregnant women traveling to areas where Zika transmission is ongoing, locations with biting mosquitoes also carry the threat of diseases like malaria, chikungunya, dengue or West Nile virus.

When visiting these warmer areas where these mosquitoes are active, be certain to use mosquito repellant at all times and try to minimize skin exposure when possible. The CDC has specific travel-related health advisories, including information about Zika vi-

rus at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices.

While this influenza season has been relatively mild in Iowa, parts of the country are seeing higher activity levels. Arizona, for example, has been experiencing high influenza activity.

If you haven’t yet received your annual flu vaccination, it’s a good idea to get vaccinated before traveling. This will help protect you against picking up the flu virus in areas where the virus is spreading, or from fellow travelers on planes or ships.

Finally, always take care to remember basic hand hygiene. Washing your hands frequently is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of illnesses ranging from norovirus (vomiting, diarrhea) to the common cold.

For more information about healthy traveling, visit wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ page/survival-guide.

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

CLARKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 115 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • 641-342-2944

Loebsack announces 2016 Congressional area high school art competition Congressman Dave Loebsack recently announced that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.

The annual competition is hosted by the United States House of Representatives to recognize talented young artists from across the nation. The winning student from each district is invited to Washington,

D.C., to attend a reception held in their honor and will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

The deadline for entries to be received is April 8.

“The vast amount of talent that Iowa’s students display year after year continues to amaze me. The creativity of our talented young artists demonstrates that the arts are thriving in Iowa,” Loebsack said. “For a young artist, having your artwork displayed in the

U.S. Capitol is quite a remarkable accomplishment.

I look forward to seeing this year’s entries and meeting the winning student.”

Once again, to make the contest as easy as possible and open to as many students as possible, this year’s winner will be chosen by the public through an online vote.

Details on how to submit art work are available by clicking or visiting Loebsack’s website. All entries must be received no lat-

er than Friday, April 8, at 11:59 p.m.

The artist of the winning piece will receive two round trip tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the reception and unveiling of their artwork in the Capitol (all other expenses must be covered by the winner).

For additional details about the competition, students or teachers should contact David Leshtz at 319-351-0789 or by email at David.leshtz@mail.house. gov.

2015 Officers: Helen Kimes, President; Dr. Jim Kimball, Vice President; Sue Wilder, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary 2015 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 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

Chair: Alisha Kale Vice Chair: Larry Bishop Members: Laura Castro, Alisha Kale, MacKenzie O’Hair, Larry Bishop, Mark Binning

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

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Thomas Kedley, Mayor Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Douglas Gay, 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

Bursting With Excitement!

Board Members: Eric Zoske, Ryan Sweeney, Jorge Avalos, Lindsay Diehl Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Denis Weiser-Chairman, Ryan Lundquist, Les Van Heeswyk, Phil Higgins, and Ty Wheeler Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Osceola Municipal Airport

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, except July, August, Dec., 6:30 p.m.,

Clarke Central Office - 802 N. Jackson To confirm, call 641-342-4969.

Board Members: James Bair, Brian Crawford, Lori Helgevold, Bert Houge, Gerard Linskens, Joseph Deutsch and Dena White.

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