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• Clarke County Animal Shelter Vendor Fair

Bruce Jenner Invite:

Clarke County Animal Shelter’s Vendor Fair is planned 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Osceola Eagles Lodge.

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Sweet treats

Junction Creamery to open April 6

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

“Honestly, there’s nothing better than ice cream. You know? It’s so American. It’s just like apple pie or cherry pie and baseball. There’s nothing more quintessential than ice cream on a hot summer day.”

This is a sentiment from Sara O’Hair, one of the owners of Junction Creamery.

Junction Creamery officially opens for the season Monday, April 6. The business is owned by four

O’Hairs — Sara, MacKenzie, Patrick and Jodi.

“It’s just right around the corner,” MacKenzie said. “(It’s) good so far. We’re excited to get back in the business, just trying to refresh ourselves. It’s been awhile.”

Business hours for the month of April will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, as the weather gets warmer throughout the spring and summer, Junction Creamery will stay open to 10 p.m.

There will be free small ice Please see JUNCTION CREAMERY, Page 4

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Harvey: Top photo, Clarke students involved in the spring production of “Harvey” pose for a cast photo during rehearsal

the night of Tuesday, March 24. Harvey, the imaginary six-and-a-half foot rabbit, is pictured on the far left. Above, the Clarke students pose for a comical cast photo. Performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11. Tickets are $6 for reserved seats, $4 for adult general admission and $2 student general admission. “Harvey” was previously performed at Clarke in 1997.

Harvey: The six-and-half-foot imaginary rabbit Here is a provided synopsis of the play “Harvey,” from Clarke’s director Don May. “Harvey” begins when Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend Harvey, a sixand-a-half-foot rabbit, to guests at a society party.

Elwood’s sister Veta has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter Myrtle Mae and their family from future embarrassment.

Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge

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Pictured is a chocolate and vanilla twist ice cream waffle cone from Junction Creamery.

of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also.

The doctors commit Veta instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion.

When he shows up at the sanitarium looking for his lost friend Harvey, it seems the mild-mannered Elwood’s delusion has had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors.

Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all.

Proposed eminent domain bill creates community concerns

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

When people sat down to the legislative luncheon Friday, March 27, at Lakeside Casino, one thing they weren’t prepared to see was a proposed bill from the leg-

islature on eminent domain.

House Study Bill 223 was recently proposed by the committee on government oversight by Chairperson Kaufmann.

It relates to the use of eminent domain authority, modifying and establishing related procedures, includ-

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Easter: Young children gather candy and Easter eggs while their family members watch and take photos during Osceola’s annual Easter egg hunt the morning of Saturday, March 28.

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ing effective date and applicability provisions.

Stances?

The crowd wanted to know what stance Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, and Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, would take if the bill moves forward, considering Clarke County is in the middle of a reservoir project and using the right of eminent domain to acquire property for public water usage.

Fry said his stance on the reservoir project in the legislature is the same as its been in the past five years — he will remain neutral.

“I will continue to remain neutral, given the fact that I

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Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, speaks during a legislative luncheon Friday, March 27, at Lakeside Casino.

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Osceola Community Blood Drive is planned 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at LifePoint Assembly of God Church.

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FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT Edward Roe Johnston, 43, of Osceola was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia 3:39 a.m. March 28.

Johnston was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Bradley Wayne Davis, 52, of Osceola was charged with felon in possession of firearms 10:50 a.m. March 13.

On March 14, Davis was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail on bond.

—————— Michael Alan Fry, 56, of Creston was charged on a Union County warrant for domestic abuse assault and driving while suspended 12:20 a.m. March 21.

Fry was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail per the courts. He was then released to Union County officials on their warrant.

—————— Henry Ross Tracy, 39, of Murray was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, 2:20 a.m. March 21.

Tracy was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail per the courts.

—————— Robert Mendal Jones, 36, of Osceola was charged with violation of order 9:35 a.m.

March 20.

Jones was arraigned and released from Clarke Coun-

ty Jail per the courts.

—————— Jose Garcia Mejia, 24, of Cedar Rapids was charged with possession of a controlled substance 1:50 a.m.

March 19.

Mejia was cited and released at the scene.

—————— David Craig Exline, 58, of Woodburn was charged with domestic assault 6:15 a.m.

Feb. 16.

Exline was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail by the courts.

—————— Brett Elmer Little, 43, of Leon was charged with fifth-degree theft 11:40 p.m.

Feb. 25.

The original date of the offense was Sept. 23, 2014.

Little was bonded out of Clarke County Jail March 26 by his wife.

—————— Ashley Elaine White, 28, of New Virginia was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, 6:21 a.m. March 28.

White was arraigned and posted bond to be released from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Jamie Rae Miller, 47, of Murray was charged with failure to appear in reference to an assault 12:30 p.m.

March 25.

Miller was arraigned and posted bond to be released from Clarke County Jail.

POLICE REPORT Dryden Scott Smart, 53, of Osceola was charged with domestic assault March 24.

—————— Daniel Brian Willis, 40, of Osceola was issued a citation to appear for assault March 25.

—————— Mark Alan Sheehan Jr., 24, of Osceola issued a citation to appear for assault and possession of paraphernalia March 25.

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Matias Francisco Juan, 21, of Osceola was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated March 25.

—————— Larry Dean Givens II, 47, of Indianola was charged with possession of paraphernalia March 26.

—————— Christopher Alan Wright, 25, of Osceola was charged with domestic assault and criminal mischief March 29.

STATE PATROL REPORT No citations were issued after an accident 11 p.m.

March 10 in the 2300 block of 285th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Perry Verlin Parmer, 60, of Woodburn, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet pickup east on 285th Avenue, which is a dirt road. A fire started in the motor area and Parmer said he lost the vehicle’s steering. The pickup entered the ditch and completely burned.

The vehicle, which was owned by Austin Ray Richardson-Blades, was consid-

ered a total loss.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 7:10 a.m.

March 19 at 1025 Highway 69.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Joseph Redman Snook, 24, of Weldon, driving a 1998 Saturn, south on Highway 69, lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered the east ditch and rolled several times before coming to a stop on its wheels.

Damage estimate to the vehicle owned by Brianna Renee Ward is $1,500.

FCCLA, NAHS to host spaghetti dinner Clarke Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and National Art Honor Society (NAHS) chapters will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Friday, April 10, in the high school cafeteria.

Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m. before the high school play, “Harvey.”

Dinner will include spa-

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ghetti, sides, drink and a dessert for $5 per person.

Half of the proceeds will be donated to Clarke County Animal Shelter. The other half of the proceeds will be split between FCCLA and NAHS to help students pay for entry fees to conferences and competitions, art supplies and upcoming service projects.

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DNR to hold volunteer water quality monitoring workshop DES MOINES — IOWATER, Iowa’s statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program, will host an Introductory IOWATER Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 30 at Clarke County Development Corporation, 115 E. Washington St., in Osceola.

During the one-day workshop classroom instruction will be combined with handson training as participants learn how to monitor and assess the quality of their local streams, rivers, and lakes.

IOWATER emphasizes a perspective based on the “watershed,” or the area of land that drains into a body of water and what citizens can do to protect and improve local water bodies.

Water quality monitoring includes physical, chemical, biological and habitat assessments. These workshops will focus on physical assessments which document the physical attributes of a waterbody, such as tempera-

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Clarke County encourages HPV vaccination – the key to cancer prevention Clarke County joins the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) in a new effort focused on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among Iowa’s teens and preteens.

Among adolescents aged 11 to 18, 66 percent have received the Tdap vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis; by comparison, only 19 percent have received the three doses of HPV vaccine recommended for full protection.

Vaccination rates for teenagers age 13-15 in Clarke County, show only 31 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys have received three doses of the HPV vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer.

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OBITUARIES/NEWS

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Christine Hofmann Chariton

Christine Ruth Hofmann was born June 10, 1959 in Peoria, Illinois and died at the age of 55 years on March Hofmann 21, 2015 at the Circle of Friends Legacy Lodge in Chariton Iowa.

Christine was the fifth child born to Silas and Thelma Hofmann-the first daughter in their family.

Later, Christine became the big sister to four more siblings. In 1964 Christine’s family moved to a farm near

Humeston, Iowa. Growing up on the farm provided Chris many happy hours playing outdoors with puppies and kittens, watching baby calves and pigs, and taking long walks over the farm. “Home” represented the family farm for the rest of Christine’s life.

Many gifted individuals helped to prepare Christine for her adult years.

Mrs. Murray, Mr. Kaler, and Ms. Gangestad each lovingly and patiently contributed toward her early education in profound ways. Coleen Craig was a particular childhood friend whom shared a special bond with Christine for many years.

Christine graduated from Jefferson Developmental School in Creston, Iowa in May 1981; then

began working at Tenco Workshop in Chariton, Iowa. Christine spent over 25 years enjoying the routine of “working” during the day and spending her evenings and weekends at home. In 1998 Chris moved with her parents to their home in Chariton, Iowa.

In 2011 Chris then moved into a group home under the caring staff of Mosaic.

Christine had many pet names for her family and found delight in merciless verbal teasing. Yet we could all take a lesson from one who has never cheated, been manipulative, or put personal gain in front of morals. Few in the world meet those criteria.

Christine was preceded in death by her grandparents, an aunt, two brothers, and recently her father.

Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Thelma Hofmann of Chariton; siblings Steve (Nancy), Carl, Fred (Sheila), Kathleen (Dennis), Ron (Mickie), and John (Cindi), and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services were held were held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Fielding Funeral Home located in Chariton, Iowa with Pastor Paul Olson officiating. Visitation took place from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the funeral home. Interment was held in the Chariton Cemetery following services. Condolences may be sent to 1012 Hillcrest Ave, Chariton, Iowa 50049. Memorials may be directed to Circle of Friends Legacy Lodge.

Loebsack announces 2015 Congressional high school art competition Congressman Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2015 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. Because of local schools schedules, the deadline for entries to be received has been extended to April 10.

“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

Easter events at LifePoint Church Here is the schedule of Easter events at LifePoint Church.

First, the Community Good Friday Worship Service is planned noon to 1 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church.

During Easter weekend at

LifePoint, there will be two Easter celebrations on Sunday scheduled at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

The children’s Easter celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. with the resurrection story and an Easter egg hunt with hundreds of eggs.

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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 visiting Loebsack’s website. All entries must be received no later than Friday, April, 10, at 11:59pm.

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).

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Earl Hayton Leon

Earl Jennings Hayton, 86, died March 24, 2015.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Elder Tony Crandell officiated. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Hayton Pleasanton, Iowa, at a later date.

Earl Jennings Hayton was born Dec. 2, 1928, in Independence, Mo. At the age of 8, Earl was baptized into the RLDS/ Community of Christ Church.

On July 1, 1955, Earl married Elvalena Blakesley.

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school bus for the Central Decatur School District for many years.

Earl was a Korean War veteran, and served six years in the United States Navy as a SEA BEE, where he honed his mechanical and carpentry skills.

Earl is survived by his children, Laura, Gary, Thomas and Dianna; expanded family, Greg and Nancy Clark and Charlene; grandchildren, David, Joshua, Dustin, Erin, Joel, Eric, Robert, Jenni, Nate, Josh, Autumn, Janelle and Ami, and their spouses; great-grandchidlren; in-laws, Bud and Rosalie and Jan Blakesley and their families; and, from a previous marriage, Penny, Candi and their families.

Earl was preceded in death by his son Gary; parents; sister Doris Lake; brother-inlaw Mitch Blakesley; along with many other family and friends.

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JUNCTION CREAMERY: Continued from Page 1

cream cones on opening day.

“It’s a big deal,” MacKenzie said.

“We’re excited to get people excited about ice cream.”

The Osceola Sentinel-Tribune was able to taste test the first chocolate and vanilla twist ice cream waffle cone of the season, and it did not disappoint.

Popular items MacKenzie said the menu items will still be the same favorites seen in previous years.

Popular items include lemon and strawberry ice creams. Even free doggie cones are available.

This year, the business is also focusing on its barbecue menu with pulled pork, brisket and chicken. Family recipes will be used for rubs.

“For us, it’s been a couple of years.” MacKenzie said. “So, I think, just kind of a new, fresh start is where we’re at this year with all the originals that worked.”

Sara said there’s a group of new employees, and they were recently talking about how there’s hardly ever anyone that gets upset inside Junction Creamery.

“Because, who is not excited to come in and get ice cream?” Sara said. “ … It’s across the board from one to 100. Everyone’s excited.”

EMINENT DOMAIN: Continued from Page 1

have an interest in that situation with my house and where I live,” Fry said. “I do not know where that bill will ultimately will go because it just came out of subcommittee earlier this week, is my understanding.”

“Why do we still have people giving a hoot in the capitol about whether or not we have a reservoir or not?” asked Dr. Jim Kimball.

Fry said the state context of eminent domain has gotten much larger in discussion in the legislature.

“There’s a big difference between pipelines and water supply and electric lines,” Kimball said. “It seems to me like Mr. Kaufmann has some rather strange ideas about what we ought to do to get water here, and I would hope that somebody up there is at least giving them some good ideas about how we can have decent, solid water here. Because I would hate to have you be the one who gets blamed if we have a drought and we have to turn the tap and it’s brown water that comes in.”

Other people in the crowd were upset because they said Clarke County Reservoir Commission has followed the rules in the past 20 years to get the reservoir project going, and now this could change the rules and make the project start all over again.

A section of the proposed bill states, “this act applies to projects or condemnation proceedings pending or commenced on or after the effective date of this division of this act.”

More questioning

Helen Kimes asked Sinclair about her stance on the proposed bill. Sinclair responded she didn’t know the bill even existed until she sat down at the luncheon.

“We have been involved with it.

We worked with government entities to do it the proper way,” Kimes said. “We’ve studied pipelines. We’ve studied all the different sources of obtaining water, additional water, because if we only have the existing water supply, or one comparable to the existing water supply, we cannot grow. Does this community want to grow or should we become stagnant?

Most of your rural communities are dying or losing population. That’s not been the case here, and it’s been because we’ve been proactive.”

Sinclair said she believes in following procedures and the law. She also strongly believes in personal property rights, but the public good has to be heavily scrutinized when it comes to eminent domain.

However, Sinclair said she couldn’t speak to the proposed bill because she hadn’t had a chance to read it yet.

“We’ve been quoted, of course, it’s been mentioned, anyhow, in the (Des Moines) Register that our local community leaders are developing a monstrosity out here,” Kimes said. “And, that’s not what we’ve done, and that’s not what we’ve studied. And, I think the people here know this. And, it’s passed by a huge majority several different times in elections. We just need to know that we have some support, somewhere, from the people we elect.”

CCRC’s reservoir project Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s ongoing reservoir project in northern Clarke County could provide a water supply for Osceola and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) with an 816-acre lake, which could provide 2.2 million gallons of water per day.

West Lake, the current water source, doesn’t meet the needs of Clarke County and SIRWA. The total project cost for the reservoir in the CCRC reservoir project is estimated at $37.6 million.

Funding for the project includes many sources, especially funding from the local-option sales tax.

On April 8, 2014, Judge Sherman W. Phipps of the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa ruled CCRC’s ongoing Squaw Creek Watershed project is for a public use, public purpose or public improvement as defined in the Iowa Code.

Therefore, CCRC may use the power of declaratory judgment and eminent domain in the reservoir project. Eminent domain is the government’s power to take private property for public use by a state.

Declaratory judgment is a court

review for acquiring land for a public project. It authorizes CCRC to purchase land from voluntary sellers and exercise eminent domain for involuntary sellers within the area of the watershed project.

An appeal from local landowners was filed May 6, 2014, in Clarke County Courthouse on the judge’s ruling in the CCRC court case.

However, the CCRC has the power to purchase land during the appeal process. Purchase agreements from local landowners are currently being worked out.

In December 2014, Iowa Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal filed by local Clarke County landowners against CCRC. The appeal date in February was scheduled much sooner than expected when it comes to the process of moving things along in the legal system.

The appeal is about if CCRC has the right to the power of eminent domain with its ongoing reservoir/watershed project.

The CCRC is now waiting to hear judgment from the Iowa Supreme Court.

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REC drops revenue estimate

By Rep. Joel Fry

The Fry Times

House District 27 joel.fry@legis.state.ia.us

The Revenue Estimating Conference met March 19 for its required meeting during the legislative session.

The three-member committee reduced the amount of new dollars the general fund will have to spend in FY 2016.

For FY 2015, the general fund estimate was lowered by $89.7 million to $6.7671 billion.

The REC made adjustments by lowering their projections for personal income tax collections by $40.3 million and corporate income tax collections by $20.5 million.

The REC also increased their forecast for tax refunds by $33.4 million. These adjustments are the result of the passage of the IRC update bill, which was projected to reduce revenue by $99 million. Removing the impact of the IRC update bill, the net impact would be a slight increase in FY 2015 revenue by $9.3 million.

For FY 2016, the REC lowered the general fund revenue projections to $7.1755 billion.

The group raised their forecast for personal income tax revenue by $56.4 million, but that was nearly offset by a reduction in the corporate income tax projection of $49.6 million.

The REC also increased their projection for tax refunds by $36.4 million.

While IRC update bill had lowered FY 2015 revenue, it was expected to raise FY 16

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revenue by $19.2 million to $7.2138 billion. The REC estimate eliminates the boost from the bill and further lowers the FY 2016 number by an additional $19.1 million to the new level of $7.1755 billion.

The amount of new revenue available to be spent is the difference between the FY 2016 revenue forecast ($7.175 billion) and the FY 2015 budget ($6.9946 billion). The revised estimate means the state has $180.9 million of new money to spend in FY 2016.

Prior to today’s meeting, we had been working under the assumption that the state would have $200 million of new money in FY 2016. All three members of the REC said there had been little change in the economic factors since their last meeting in December. Economic growth in the US and Iowa remains solid, if at a modest pace.

Iowa’s collections from in-

come tax withholding remain strong. The average work week is now at 42 hours and wage growth is beginning to pick up in-state, even though it has yet to reach the level seen before the 2008 recession.

There is concern over Iowa’s ag economy. The state saw a loss of manufacturing and ag machinery jobs in the last few months and the Rural Main Street Index fell below neutral levels. The strong dollar is having an impact on export markets, which are a key part of Iowa’s ag economy. Average corn prices are still 43 percent below their 2013 highs with significant supplies still in the bins.

Even with these caution signs, Iowa’s farm economy is not in trouble. Income tax returns are showing farmers are holding their own or posting small profits from the last year. Ag debt levels are at a manageable level, since many of the purchases made during the last few years were with cash. Livestock producers continue to have solid prices.

Input costs should begin to decline if lower oil prices remain during calendar year 2015, and the over-supply of corn should be reduced in the next two to three years.

Thank you for attending this year’s legislative forums. While they have come to a close for this year, I continue to look forward to your calls and emails regarding anything you would like to discuss regarding the coming months. It is an honor to serve House District 27!

New director at The Village Early Childhood Center Ed Huenemann has taken over as the new director at The Village Early Childhood Center in Osceola.

Huenemann has 20 years of experience in the education field, both as a teacher and principal. A meet-and-greet time is planned at The Village 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21.

Enrollment of children at the center has grown recently, so additional staff have also been newly employed.

The Village houses Clarke Community School District’s four-year-old preschool students, runs its own three-year-old preschool, as well as provides daycare from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on

weekdays.

An outside spring clean-up time is scheduled for Saturday morning, April 18. Any interested community members are invited to come lend a hand beginning at 8:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served at noon. Contact the office at 641-342-1421 if you plan to attend.

Southern Iowa Oak Savanna Alliance Annual Wildflower Walk planned DECATUR CITY — The Southern Iowa Oak Savanna Alliance is sponsoring its annual wildflower walk 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Bishop Timber Wildlife Management Area, south of Decatur City.

The area is managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and oak savanna, prairie and woodland habitats are in the process of being restored on the property.

This is a good opportunity to see some woodland management as another phase of timber stand improvement was completed on the property this past winter.

Gregg Pattison, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service private lands biologist, will be on hand to discuss

restoration plans and opportunities for landowners to manage habitat on their properties.

Bishop Timber Wildlife Management Area has a sizeable colony of Snow Trillium in a former limestone quarry. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the wildflowers and rare woodland habitats of Decatur County.

The walk will be through the woodland and hills above the Grand River. It is a rugged walk, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Children are welcome to attend.

Directions: From Hwy. 2, east of I-35 in Decatur City, take Fourth Street south for 0.9 miles.

Keeping right at the next inter-

section continue on Terre Haute Road for another 2.7 miles. On the right you will see an old cemetery, we will meet here.

In addition to our wildflower hike, the annual Prairie Chicken Days event will be going on just west of Kellerton on the DNR property south of Hwy 2.

The best time to view the Greater Prairie Chickens is a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunrise.

Take an early peak at the prairie chickens then head to the hike for a day of outdoor adventures.

Contact Gregg Pattison at 641784-5356 or Veronica Mecko (SIOSA) at admin@siosa.org with any questions.

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Information for help on heating bills SCICAP is taking applications for heating assistance on a first-come, first-served basis through April 30.

Those families whose incomes qualify and who have not applied for heat assistance thought Oct. 1, 2014, should do so or at least check their income eligibil-

ity.

The household annual income limit is $17,505, for a single member household plus $6,090 for each additional household member.

Either 2013 or 2014 income tax can be used for income verification.

You can also use your last

OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor. Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www. lifepointministries.net CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. Transportation provided by Church if needed. 641-342-4778. Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School.

11 a.m. - Morning Worship.

6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m. - Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer.

Transportation provided by church if needed. Web site: www.calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 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, 641-342-6333.

Sunday - 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting.

11:20 a.m.

Sunday School and Primary.

12:10 p.m. - Relief SocietyPriesthood.

Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. - Family History Center.

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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 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. Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore.

Pastor Leslie Wooten, 641-342-4296, 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

90 days income to qualify.

This could be verified by check stubs, or in the case of direct deposits for fixed income, you may use on your bank statements.

You will also need to bring a copy of your most recent heating and electric bill. You will need to bring

verification of Social Security numbers for everyone in the household.

Medical waiver: Households that over over LIHEAP regular income guidelines may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits through our medical waiver component. The medical ex-

penses must be documented, paid and non-reimbursable. For more information, contact your local outreach office.

This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA,

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

- Sunday School. 11 a.m. Church.

Spirit-showers By the Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

“I’m tired of trying to be something I’m not, but the thing is, I’m not so sure any more just what it is I’m supposed to be!”

This was just one reaction to a part of the seminar called “A Passionate Life,” designed by Walt Kallestad and Mike Breen.

This particular week’s focus was on discerning one’s spiritual gifts, that ministry for which God had uniquely created each of us.

As we continued to read and discuss, a visual image related in the readings caught our imagination: It’s like “standing under a bucket of God’s grace.” That’s when you know you’re in your God-created element, living into and using the unique gifts and talents God created you with.

“Wow. I could really handle a whole bucketful of God’s grace falling on me right now!” This was the same woman’s response after reading this image in the A Passionate Life booklet.

That began a discussion of what it felt like to try to be something God didn’t create us to be. Pretty soon we don’t know what we’re supposed to be doing. We lose track. We move farther and farther from that awesome cascade of grace falling on us, strengthening us and blessing us.

God creates us in community for times just like these. As we walk this life together, we are called to be mirrors for one another, helping each other see the grace-filled gifts and talents we are all created with.

Sometimes we get so far away from God’s purpose for - 9 a.m. - Sunday school for all, 10 a.m. - Worship, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Soul Cafe worshipful supper.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF 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.

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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 espanol los domingos 12 p.m.

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: Worship; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Nursery available.

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, 515-344-7221.

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.

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Lilia Perez, Pastora. 1215 S. Main St,

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and has been established to help qualifying low income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.

Contact SCICAP/Clarke County Outreach office located at 116 S. Fillmore St. in Osceola. The telephone number is 641-342-2101.

our lives that we truly feel tested by God (and many times that we’ve failed).

This Scripture reminds us that God is not the tempter. “No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am being tempted by God;’ for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. … Do not be deceived, my beloved. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:13,16-17) No, indeed, it is God who is coaxing and leading us toward that special purpose and life-calling for which He has created us!

So, how do you know? Out of all the possibilities that bombard us each day, how do we know which are from God? Where do we belong? Many times we find out by trial and error. That means we try it out. Do we feel God’s grace falling on us as we make the choice - or do we just feel, well, tried?

Where is God pouring grace in your life right now?

Where are the “spirit-showers” refreshing your soul? Just like plants, whose roots grow toward water, we too will find growth and fruitful living moving toward and under those bucketfuls of grace. May God richly bless and lead you as you continue on your life’s journey, and may you live each day under the shower of God’s grace — by the bucketful.

Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m., Servicio. Martes - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Jueves - 6:00 p.m., Misioneros. Viernes 6:00 p.m., Hogares.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Keith Putney, pastor, 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 groups meeting at church, contact church for times, second Wednesday of every month, W.O.W. for all

ages at church building at 6:30 p.m.

MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487. Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m.

- Morning Worship. 6 p.m.

- Sunday Evening Service.

7 p.m. - Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Wednesday - 7 p.m.

- Prayer and Bible Study. 3rd Thursday each month - 7 p.m.

-Ladies Missionary Group.

MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastors Brandon Campbell, Sandy Smith.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.-12 p.m., children’s church during worship; Fellowship and Adult Lessons 10 a.m.

NEW VIRGINIA GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m.

Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Keith Putney, pastor.

641-449-3779. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship. Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN

OTTAWA BETHEL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH8 miles north of Ottawa, Dan Newell, pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship.

TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641-765-4782. Sandy Smith, Pastor. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Worship-11:00 a.m. Peru 8:30 a.m. Worship.

TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, Shonda Deranleau, pastor, 641-765-4524. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School -10:30 a.m. Worship.

VAN WERT VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service. 9:30 a.m. - Children’s Sunday School.

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

- Sunday School. 11 a.m. Worship. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study.

WELDON SMYRNA FRIENDS CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 mile N. of Weldon, Charlie Coffey, minister. Sunday - fellowship and coffee 10 a.m. Church starts at 10:30 a.m. - Worship.

WELDON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Weldon, Dennis Huffman, Ed West, co-pastors. Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m. - Church Service. CWF meets first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

WOODBURN WOODBURN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Willa Heaberlin Pastor, Gary Parsons, Sunday School superintendent.

Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

WOODBURN METHODIST CHURCH, Tom Murr, pastor.

Sunday - 8:45 a.m. - Worship Service.

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Roadrunner girls fourth at Bruce Jenner Invite

OST file photo by SCOTT VICKER

Interstate 35’s Maddie Albers (center) runs in a pack during the 400-meter leg of the distance medley relay at last year’s Co-ed State Track Meet at Drake Stadium. Albers finished second in the 55 meter dash and third in both 200 meter dash and 400 meter dash Saturday at the Bruce Jenner Invitational, hosted by Graceland University.

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor • svicker@osceolaiowa.com

LAMONI — The Interstate 35 girls track team finished fourth with 73.5 points out of 11 teams here Saturday at the Bruce Jenner Invitational, while Murray finished ninth with 12 points.

On the boys side, Central Decatur finished sixth with 39 points, while Murray finished tied for 10th with 12 points in the 11-team field.

The Roadrunner girls had a pair of runner-up finishes, and placed third in three events.

Junior Haley Schaffer finished second in the 55 meter hurdle finals, running 10.12 seconds. Kristin Culp of West Central Valley won in 9.25.

Senior Maddie Albers finished second in the 55 meter dash finals with her time of 7.83, just behind West Central Valley’s Olivia McAtee and her winning time of 7.67.

Albers and Schaffer finished third and fourth in the 200 meter dash, respectively, running 29.47 and 29.91. Jolissa Kriegel of BGM won in 27.46. Albers also finished third in the 400 meter dash, running 1:08.06.

Sophomore Cheyenne Hiatt earned a third-place finish in the 800 meters with her time of 2:40.49.

Bailee Huddleson finished third in the shot put with her heave of 28-10.

For Murray, freshman Kylie Shields finished runner-up in the 3,000 meters with her time of 13:12.06.

She also placed sixth in the 1,500 meters, running 5:55.94.

Mathew Cooper led the Central Decatur boys with his second-place finish in the 55 meter dash finals, running 6.91 seconds. St. Joseph Central’s Zach Matthews won in 6.78.

Kyle Palmer and Peyton Pedersen finished third and fourth for the Cardinals in the 55 meter hurdle finals, running 8.42 and 8.59, respectively.

Cooper took third place in the 200 meter dash, run-

ning 24.61 seconds. Cade Musser of St. Joseph Central won in 23.99.

Pedersen also finished third in the long jump with his leap of 19-10. Musser won with a jump of 20-0.50.

For Murray, Matt Rockhold finished sixth in the 400 meter dash to lead the way. Rockhold ran 1:00.07.

Bruce Jenner Invitational March 28 GIRLS Team standings — 1. St. Joseph Central 150.5, 2.

West Central Valley 87, 3.

Shenandoah 86, 4. Interstate 35 73.5, 5. BGM 39, 6. Southwest Valley 36, 7.

West Nodaway 21, 8. Des Moines Lincoln 16, 9. Murray 12, 10. Nishnabotna 10, 11. Iowa Christian Academy 8.

55 meter hurdles — 1.

Kristin Culp, WCV, 9.25; 2.

Haley Schaffer, I-35, 10.12; 6. Cheyanne Loomis, I-35, 10.70.

55 meter dash — 1. Olivia McAtee, WCV, 7.67; 2.

Maddie Albers, I-35, 7.83.

200 meter dash — 1.

Jolissa Kriegel, BGM, 27.46; 3. Maddie Albers, I-35, 29.47; 4. Haley Schaffer, I-35, 29.91; 13. Ashley Struth, I-35, 31.34; 16. Miranda Hahn, I-35, 31.60; 25. Kayla Siefkas, Murray, 32.47; 26. Brandi Gilbert, Murray, 32.55; 28. Ally Bedwell, I-35, 32.64; 32.

Allyson Young, I-35, 33.96;

38. Carissa Albers, I-35, 34.60; 45. Jaclyn Young, I-35, 37.15; 46. Bayleih Lewis, I-35, 38.99.

4x800 relay — 1. St. Joseph Central, 11:04.50; 5.

Interstate 35, 12:29.30.

1,500 meters — 1. Mariah Smith, St. Joseph, 5:37.28; 6. Kylie Shields, Murray, 5:55.94.

400 meter dash — 1. Jolissa Kriegel, BGM, 1:03.14; 3. Maddie Albers, I-35, 1:08.06; 10. Pearl Jones, I-35, 1:13.35; 12. Kayla Siefkas, Murray, 1:16.56; 13. Brandi Gilbert, Murray, 1:19.55.

4x200 relay — 1. St. Joseph Central, 1:56.91; 5.

Interstate 35, 2:05.55; 6.

Interstate 35 B, 2:11.32; 10.

Interstate 35 C, 2:17.39.

800 meters — 1. Paityn Howat, St. Joseph, 2:23.79; 3. Cheyenne Hiatt, I-35, 2:40.49.

Distance medley relay — 1. West Central Valley, 4:53.41; 8. Interstate 35, 5:27.90.

3,000 meters — 1. Shelby Hunemiller, WCV, 12:46.24; 2. Kylie Shields, Murray, 13:12.06.

4x400 relay — 1. St. Joseph Central, 4:29.82; 6. Interstate 35, 5:13.59.

High jump — 1. Megan Kneib, St. Joseph, 5-0; 5.

Kirsten Schirm, I-35, 4-4; 9.

Cheyenne Hiatt, I-35, 4-2.

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Runner-up: Garrett Diehl of Osceola placed second out of seven competitors Sunday in the

10-year-old division at the Iowa Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championships held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Diehl made 19-of-25 free throws. Contestants were honored at the Iowa Energy game later Sunday afternoon.

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Central College women’s track and field team placed in the top five in all three events it competed in on March 14 and tied for 13th at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships.

It’s Central’s highest finish since 2002 and the program’s second-highest indoor finish ever.

The Dutch 4x400 relay squad of Abi Davis (junior, Des Moines, Dowling CathoPlease see lic), Kate TRACK, page 7 P a t t o n Patton

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(freshman, Murray), Camie Kibbee (senior, Mason City) and Allie McBroom (senior, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) entered the meet with the 10th best qualifying time, but improved by four seconds, running a 3:51.34, to earn fourth place and

all-America honors.

“The women’s relay team ran absolutely amazing today,” said coach Joe Dunham. “I’m very proud of them. Each of them played Please see BRIEFS, page 7

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Holy Week & Easter Sunday Services

— Maundy Thursday — 7:00 p.m. Worship in the sanctuary

— Good Friday — 12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Worship at the First Christian Church Cross walk begins at the fire station at 11:30 a.m.

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— Easter Sunday — 6:30 a.m. Worship at East Lake Park 7:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast served by our youth 9:00 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Easter egg hunt 10:15 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary

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BRIEFS: Crosse won the women’s title with 55 points.

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a vital role in that performance. I give a lot of credit to coach Jon Graupmann for getting them ready.”

The Dutch women finished in a tie for 13th as a team with 14 points. Wis.-La

Some of the top track and field athletes in the world, including Des Moines native Lolo Jones, will compete in this year’s event.

Call 515-271-3647 to purchase tickets or go online at www.drakerelays.org.

Drake tickets DES MOINES — Single session tickets are on sale for the 2015 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee April 23-25.

Outdoor news Holiday campsites Campers anxious to reserve spots for the Fourth of July weekend should mark April 3 on their calendars, when reservations for a Friday arrival open.

Electric sites go quickly, and some sites will already be reserved by campers arriving prior to the holiday weekend.

Information on Iowa’s state parks is available online at www.iowadnr.gov including links to the reservations page.

Turkey season Iowa’s turkey flock had an excellent hatch in 2014 leading to the possibility that hunters should see increased opportunities to harvest a bird during the 2015 spring turkey season.

The younger birds, called Jakes, are often more vulnerable, responding to calls in groups and competing among themselves to see which one can get to the call first. The older Toms are can be more cautious and reluctant to respond to the sirens temptations.

“We’re still seeing good groups of turkeys in winter flocks, but they will be breaking up soon as we head into the breeding season,” said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife species technician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Iowa has turkeys in every county with higher numbers being found in areas where there is a more diversified mixture of timber with agriculture.

Coffey, who participates in spring turkey hunting seminars geared toward first time and novice hunters, said confidence is key and that confidence comes from talking to other turkey hunters, spending time in the woods and learning from your mistakes.

“The number one piece of advice I can give is to pattern your gun before going out. This is the sport of one shot – you need to know what that shot will be when you pull the trigger,” he said. “Don’t get hung up on calling – but understand when to call. A common mistake is calling too much.

You want to tease the bird.

Once you call, stay put, because he knows where you are.”

Hunters can help increase their chance of harvesting a bird by sharpening woodsmanship skills; learn when to move and when to stay still, and about the biology and habits of the bird.

Coffey said turkeys have excellent vision so hunters who use the timber to blend in to the background may see more birds. He also said scouting is important. Understanding what the bird wants to do biologically is important to us as hunters.

“Watch the turkeys, understand the turkeys and realize we are playing on his home court. Position yourself between where they are, and where they want to go is a key to success,” he said.

At the end of the day, only about one-third of spring turkey hunters actually bag a turkey but most don’t use that as a measuring stick for success.

“The experience in the woods with your kids or with friends; watching the timber come alive with wildlife and the newness of spring that’s what it’s all about,” Coffey said. “It’s really something pretty special and I would hope that our turkey hunters share it by taking their neighbor or child or spouse along this year.”

Safety tips An estimated 50,000 hunters will be in the timber this spring pursuing the illusive wild turkey and while the woods will not be crawling with hunters, there is a chance for an occasional encounter.

Hunters should practice defensive hunting techniques. Hunters should make a loud statement like “hey – hunter over here,” if they see someone coming into the same area. One loud noise shouldn’t scare a bird too much because loud noises happen in the woods.

However, don’t make motion or throw something to get the other hunters attention.

“Turkey hunters are looking for movement,” said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife species technician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Don’t wave your

hand or make a movement because a movement could be misconstrued.

“If you walk in on someone they’re probably hearing the same bird you hear, just turn and walk away.

Find a different ridge to enjoy the morning.”

The timber will change a lot from early April to middle May reducing the distance hunters can see so it will be important that hunters continuously check their distance for their zone of fire.

“You can’t call the bullet back once your pull the trigger so it’s important to know your target and what’s beyond before taking the shot,” Coffey said.

He often recommends setting out distance stick for reference points. This allows hunters to know exactly how far away a bird is and if it’s within the weapons range.

Hunters should also respect other hunters.

“They are out there trying to do what you are going to do. The competition is between turkey and hunter – not hunter and hunter,” Coffey said.

One way to avoid walking in on other hunters is to go later in the morning.

“Rather than try to get out in the woods for the first gobble, go out a little later, like around 9 a.m., you may have the area all to yourself,” he said.

Tips: • Avoid wearing patriotic colors – red, white and blue.

These colors are also shared by gobblers.

• Bring a blaze orange game bag or turkey vest to use to carry the harvested bird out from the woods.

• Avoid using a gobble call.

• Using a hunting blind can be helpful if taking a young person on their first hunt, or for hunting companions to use.

• Make sure you have permission to be on the land and find out if anyone else has permission to the land and which season they will be hunting. Just because you had permission a few years ago, does not mean you have permission this year.

OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Men’s & Women’s Adult Softball Leagues All Managers of a Men’s or Women’s Softball Team, start

forming your teams now.

Manager or Representative of team must come to the Parks & Recreation Office and sign their team up for the League and receive League Rules.

Sign-ups will be taken until Friday, April 17th, 4:30 p.m.

Tentative start date is the first full week in May. League Entry Fee: $350.00 Entry Fee due by April 17th All teams interested in entrance into the league, do so acknowledging set nights of play.

Women’s League - Monday Evenings Men’s League - Wednesday Evenings Postponed Games will be made up the following week Make-up games for Women’s League will be played on Tuesday evenings Make-up games for Men’s League will be played on Thursday evenings

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Shown during presentation of the Iowa Football Coaches Association Distinguished Service Award to Wayne “Pinky” Phillips of Murray Saturday in Iowa City are, from left, former Murray head coach Keith Shields, Sally and Wayne Phillips and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. Highlights of Phillips’ service to Murray are 28 years as bus driver for Murray Community Schools and athletics, several years on the football “chain gang” and 22 years as clock operator for Murray basketball games. He was also a charter member of the Murray Booster Club in 1980. The award was presented at the Iowa Football Coaches Association annual clinic. Another recipient was Dr. James Johnson of Bedford.

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Long jump — 1. Olivia McAtee, WCV, 16-4; 8. Brandi Gilbert, Murray, 12-8.25; 10. Cheyanne Loomis, I-35, 12-5; 12.

Keann Williamson, I-35, 12-0.50.

Shot put — 1. Grace Dupay, WCV, 30-8; 3.

Bailee Huddleson, I-35, 28-10; 5. Bailey McCuddin, I-35, 25-11.50; 6. Sydney Nelson, I-35, 24-6; 13. Sarah Winslow, I-35, 18-0.

BOYS Team standings — 1.

Shenandoah 108, 2. St. Joseph Central 105, 3. Nishnabotna 70, 3. Southwest Valley 70, 5. West Central Valley 44, 6. Central Decatur 39, 7. BGM 38, 8. Iowa Christian Academy 27, 9.

Moravia 15, 10. Murray 12, 10. West Nodaway 12.

55 meter hurdles — 1.

Tony Klocke, SWV, 8.19; 3. Kyle Palmer, CD, 8.42;

4. Peyton Pedersen, CD, 8.59.

55 meter dash — 1. Zach Matthews, St. Joseph, 6.78; 2. Mathew Cooper, CD, 6.91; 7. Kyle Palmer, CD, 7.21; 8. Jack Jones, Murray, 7.22.

200 meter dash — 1.

Cade Musser, St. Joseph, 23.99; 3. Mathew Cooper, CD, 24.61; 12. Jack Jones, Murray, 26.06; 15.

Carter Boothe, CD, 26.62; 16. Rayden Boswell, CD, 26.65; 17. Kyle Potter, CD, 26.67; 20. Matt Rockhold, Murray, 27.05; 37. Jordan Mitchell, CD, 29.91; 38.

David Huppert, CD, 29.24.

4x800 relay — 1. Shenandoah, 9:01.36.

1,600 meters — 1. Geert Boelen, BGM, 4:56.43; 14.

Ben Savely, CD, 5:38.13; 21. Nick Bishop, CD, 5:57.40; 27. Bill Hutchison, CD, 6:06.38; 29. Phillip Kunze, CD, 6:16.61.

400 meter dash — 1. Lo-

gan Roberts, Shen, 54.90; 6. Matt Rockhold, Murray, 1:00.07; 8. Jack Jones, Murray, 1:01.32.

4x200 relay — 1. St. Joseph Central, 1:41.29; 9.

Central Decatur B, 1:54.38.

800 meters — 1. Geert Boelen, BGM, 2:12.32; 20.

Thane Simmons, Murray, 2:47.75.

Distance medley relay — 1. Shenandoah, 3:58.51.

3,200 meters — 1. Geert Boelen, BGM, 11:01.13.

4x400 relay — 1. Nishnabotna, 3:49.79; 6. Central Decatur, 4:08.83.

High jump — 1. Colten Drake, SWV, 6-0; 6. Thane Simmons, Murray, 5-4.

Long jump — 1. Cade Musser, St. Joseph, 200.50; 3. Peyton Pedersen, CD, 19-10; 5. Jack Jones, Murray, 19-9; 10. Kyle Potter, CD, 17-9.25.

Shot put — 1. Colten Drake, SWV, 41-8; 7. Peyton Gilbert, CD, 38-7.

Email your sports results to svicker@osceolaiowa.com PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CLARKE SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 Department of Management - Form S-PB-8 Taxes Levied on Property Utility Replacement Excise Tax Income Surtaxes Tuition\Transportation Received Earnings on Investments Nutrition Program Sales Student Activities and Sales Other Revenues from Local Sources Revenue from Intermediary Sources State Foundation Aid Instructional Support State Aid Other State Sources Commercial & Industrial State Replacement Title 1 Grants IDEA and Other Federal Sources Total Revenues General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions Total Revenues & Other Sources Beginning Fund Balance Total Resources *Instruction Student Support Services Instructional Staff Support Services General Administration School/Building Administration Business & Central Administration Plant Operation and Maintenance Student Transportation This row is intentionally left blank *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) *Noninstructional Programs Facilities Acquisition and Construction Debt Service AEA Support - Direct to AEA *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) Total Expenditures Transfers Out Total Expenditures & Other Uses Ending Fund Balance Total Requirements Proposed Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation) Location of Public Hearing: Central Office Board Room 802 N.Jackson, Osceola, IA 50213

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Budget 2016 4,773,909 111,193 280,000 340,000 87,500 258,000 395,000 449,200 0 9,594,733 57,109 1,628,100 157,572 340,000 935,000 19,407,316 0 126,499 0 19,533,815 5,697,045 25,230,860 12,640,000 440,000 858,000 458,000 987,000 578,500 2,820,000 1,380,000 0 7,521,500 915,000 2,200,000 604,554 651,117 3,455,671 24,532,171 126,499 24,658,670 572,190 25,230,860 15.97280 Date of Hearing:

Re-est. 2015 5,036,400 105,400 256,500 230,000 66,700 240,000 367,000 350,460 0 9,750,000 0 1,567,700 1,000 330,000 797,000 19,098,160 0 480,595 0 19,578,755 5,695,892 25,274,647

Actual 2014 4,707,861 101,080 252,104 210,431 122,497 239,401 330,662 310,504 0 9,220,018 0 1,532,404 0 260,650 689,772 17,977,384 382,805 478,353 27,980 18,866,522 4,425,483 23,292,005

10,714,800 408,000 748,000 418,000 929,000 470,200 1,777,000 1,165,000 0 5,915,200 723,000 453,889 680,595 609,523 1,744,007 19,097,007 480,595 19,577,602 5,697,045 25,274,647

10,078,200 321,549 803,681 280,039 690,372 356,710 1,233,303 1,007,304 0 4,692,958 669,780 420,293 678,353 578,176 1,676,822 17,117,760 478,353 17,596,113 5,695,892 23,292,005

Avg % 14-16 0.7% 4.9% 5.4%

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The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2015/16 school budget at the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request.

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provided a map to the board reflecting the homes served by the private line. Also presented were sections of the Water Works Rules and Regulations #31 Replacing Private Waterlines on Public Property and #34 Service Outside City Limits. Mr. & Mrs. White were present to discuss their interest in getting water to the property.

Mr. Patterson explained that the service is provided from a private water line that was allowed to be hooked to the distribution system in the past. Discussion was held regarding project cost and if the property owners serviced by this private line would be interested in correcting the size of line and buy in to the new Water Works water line. Board authorized staff to invite the property owners serviced by this private water line to the April board meeting to discuss the total cost and figures for the interested parties.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding amending Rule 18, Locating Private Water Lines of Osceola Water Works Rules and Regulations by a rule was created at the February 5, 2015 meeting and that changes were made afterwards to allow Osceola Water Works to furnish records and maps and employee service at no cost to the customer. The rule will now include the Water Works infrastructure and the Customer infrastructure. After discussion, board member Kale motioned to approve amended resolution 2015-10 and O'Hair seconded the motion. Roll call of the vote was: Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed Amended Resolution 2015-10 Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda opened the discussion regarding amending Rule 19, Temporary Discontinuance of Utility Services of Osceola Water Works Rules and Regulations by presenting written changes proposed to the rule from when the committee met. Mrs. Benda explained that the changes made will allow a vacant property to pay the usage for water and sewer as well as the sewer surcharge, but will be allowed to waive the garbage fees for the time period requested. Mrs. Benda asked for board approval to present the policy to City Council for their approval. After discussion, board member Kale motioned to authorize staff to present the rule to City Hall for City Council approval and Castro seconded the motion.

Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding the building repairs to the Water Works building located at 208 West Jefferson Street by requesting the boards direction for the next phase. Mr. Patterson presented the funds budgeted for the capital expenditures. After discussion, the board authorized staff to move forward with researching the cost for the next phase which includes; replacing the north sidewalk, doors, windows and repairing the façade.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding the water main installation on the 200 Block of North East Street by presenting a map of current and future water mains. Mr. Patterson stated that the City is planning to start their portion of the repairs in April.

Our project calls for a new water main to be installed on the east side of the street and stub outs set to the homes and reconnections where required. Mr. Patterson stated that by installing this main, we will eventually abandon the main that is currently in the back yards of these homes.

After discussion, board members authorized staff to install the main and meter pits as per the current rules and hold conversation with the homeowners regarding the plan to move forward with connecting the service lines to the meter pit.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding the purchase of equipment by stating that a few years ago, the water board was facing some major rate increases and the decision was made to purchase a mini - backhoe for water personnel to start making their own water main repairs. Since that purchase, the department abilities have grown and the current mini-backhoe machine is too small to perform all jobs safely. Mr. Patterson stated that the department is capable of making larger repairs. Continuing on, Mr. Patterson presented two options for a backhoe and attachments with trade-in of the current machine. This larger machine would allow for staff to complete larger repairs safely and reduce costs of outsourcing the repairs. Mr. Patterson went over the budgeted figures and costs including the trade-in value. After discussion, board member Rychnovsky motioned to authorize the purchase of a Caterpillar 420 F2 Backhoe and attachments and warranty totaling $70,593 and O'Hair seconded the motion.

Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed Chairman Dave Neas opened the discussion regarding moving the April 2, 2015 meeting to April 9, 2015 as he will be unavailable. Board member Rychnovsky motioned to move the April meeting from April 2 to April 9, 2015 and O'Hair seconded the motion.

Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed Water Superintendent Report: Brandon Patterson reported to the board on water plant maintenance including the replacement of three transfer pumps and replacing valves in the clarifier. Continuing on, Mr. Patterson reported on bacterial and carbon sampling. Mr. Patterson completed his report by updating the board on the GIS updates and improvements.

Chairman Neas presented the consent agenda. Board member Rychnovsky motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented and Castro seconded the motion.

The consent agenda included the Aging Report, YTD Budget Report, minutes from the meeting held on February 5, 2015 as well as the following Bills and Claims: AFLAC PAYROLL......................................$292.81 AGSOURCE LABORATORIES LAB TESTING.................................$86.00 ALLIANT ENERGY SERVICES...................................$6,022.32 GAGE ALLISON REFUND........................................$101.24 CARD SERVICE CENTER REIMBURSEMENT.........................$8.11 CHEM-SULT INC. CHEMICALS...........................$28,288.96 CHESNUT LAWN & LANDSCAPE SERVICES..................................$1,638.75 CITY OF OSCEOLA MONTHLY COLLECTIONS......................$128,205.05 CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL SERVICES.......................................$92.00 COUNTRY CONCRETE SERVICES.....................................$315.00 CR SERVICES SERVICES.....................................$151.67 CRESTON PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLICATIONS..........................$192.37 D & D PEST CONTROL SERVICES.......................................$45.00 FALLER, KINCHELOE & CO, PLC. SERVICES..................................$2,750.00 JIM FARLOW DEPOSIT REFUND......................$100.00 FELD FIRE SERVICES.......................................$38.00 HACH COMPANY LAB TESTING..............................$623.15 HIGHWAY LUMBER SERVICES.....................................$178.51 IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP DUES.................$703.36 IA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYROLL.....................................$525.76 IA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYROLL TAXES....................$7,881.45 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER SERVICES......................................$199.60 IA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYROLL TAXES....................$1,569.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES TAX...............................$4,473.00 IPERS PAYROLL..................................$4,725.13 J P AUTO SUPPLIES........................................$58.08 DAN & SHIRLEY KEARNEY DEPOSIT REFUND......................$100.00 MENARDS CLIVE SUPPLIES......................................$136.58 MET LIFE DENTAL INSURANCE...............$416.26 MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.......................................$82.47

CR SERVICES Activities located in NW 1/4, Section SERVICES.....................................$151.67 20, Township 72 North, Range 25 CRESTON PUBLISHING COMPANY West, Clarke County. Storm water will OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE PUBLICATIONS..........................$192.37 be discharged from 1 point sources and D & D PEST CONTROL will be discharged to the following SERVICES.......................................$45.00 streams: White Breast Creek.

Comments may be submitted to the FALLER, KINCHELOE & CO, PLC. SERVICES..................................$2,750.00 Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, JIM FARLOW DEPOSIT REFUND......................$100.00 Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319FELD FIRE SERVICES.......................................$38.00 0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HACH COMPANY Monday through Friday, at the above LAB TESTING..............................$623.15 address after it has been received by the HIGHWAY LUMBER department.

SERVICES.....................................$178.51 IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT MEMBERSHIP DUES.................$703.36 CLARKE COUNTY IA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF PAYROLL.....................................$525.76 ESTATE OF IA DEPT OF REVENUE Gene Louis Garrison, Deceased.

Probate No.: ESPR009946 PAYROLL TAXES....................$7,881.45 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, CENTER AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS SERVICES......................................$199.60 To All Persons Interested in the EsIA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYROLL TAXES....................$1,569.00 tate of Gene Louis Garrison, Deceased, who died on or about May 31, 2014: IA DEPT OF REVENUE You are hereby notified that on the SALES TAX...............................$4,473.00 19th day of March, 2015, the last will IPERS and testament of Gene Louis Garrison, PAYROLL..................................$4,725.13 deceased, bearing date of the 10th day J P AUTO of March, 2011, was admitted to proSUPPLIES........................................$58.08 bate in the above named court and that Charles Hawkins was appointed execuDAN & SHIRLEY KEARNEY DEPOSIT REFUND......................$100.00 tor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must MENARDS CLIVE SUPPLIES......................................$136.58 be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four MET LIFE DENTAL INSURANCE...............$416.26 months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY from the date of mailing of this notice SERVICES.......................................$82.47 to all heirs of the decedent and devisees MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC under the will whose identities are reaSUPPLIES..................................$7,037.96 sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be MUTUAL OF OMAHA forever barred.

LIFE INSURANCE.........................$74.37 Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested OSCEOLA WATER WORKS APPLY DEPOSITS.......................$700.00 to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims CLIFFORD RATER DEPOSIT REFUND........................$75.00 against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district REYNOLDSON & VANWERDEN LLP LEGAL SERVICES......................$479.25 court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ROYCE ROBERTSON filed by the later to occur of four REIMBURSEMENT.........................$6.76 months from the second publication of ROBINSONS CO this notice or one month from the date SERVICES.....................................$146.11 of mailing of this notice (unless otherSCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION CO wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereROCK..............................................$104.84 after forever barred.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2015.

SEMINIOLE ENERGY CO Charles Hawkins NATURAL GAS.........................$3,533.04 Executor of the Estate SHAZAM 2396 Vale Road MONTHLY FEES...........................$20.00 Corydon, IA 50060 SPRAYER SEPCIALTIES Probate Code Section 304 SUPPLIES........................................$57.50 Attorney for the Executor STATE HYGENIC LABORATORY Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L,P., LAB TESTING..............................$657.50 200 W. Jefferson Street, TOM & JOHN'S AUTO SERVICE P.O. Box 199, SERVICES...................................$1,027.35 Osceola, IA 50213 U.S. CELLULAR Date of second publication: COMMUNICATION....................$319.52 April 9, 2015 U.S. POST OFFICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT POSTAGE...................................$1,506.60 CLARKE COUNTY UNITED HEALTH CARE IN THE MATTER OF HEALTH INSURANCE.............$6,581.31 Richard E. Vawn, Deceased USA BLUEBOOK Probate No. ESPR009943 SUPPLIES......................................$492.32 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT VETTER EQUIPMENT CO OF ADMINSTRATOR REPAIRS.......................................$637.31 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS WILD BLUE To All Persons Interested in the EsCOMMUNICATION......................$86.32 tate of Richard E. Vawn, Deceased, WINSTREAM who died on or about February 8, 2015: COMMUNICATIONS...................$279.70 You are hereby notified that on the TOTAL CLAIMS..................$237,775.64 12th day of March, 2015, the underAyes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Cas- signed was appointed administrator of the estate. tro, Neas Notice is hereby given that all perNays: None sons indebted to the estate are requested Motion Passed to make immediate payment to the unUtility Office Manager Carrie Benda redersigned, and creditors having claims ported on the audit being completed. the estate shall file them with Board Member Reports: Dave Neas re- against the clerk of the above named district ported to the board notice of a petition that court, as provided by law, duly authenis in the community to dissolve the Water ticated, for allowance, and unless so Board of Trustees. filed by the later to occur four months There being no further business to dis- from the second publication of this nocuss, board member Kale motioned and tice or one month from the date of the Rychnovsky seconded adjournment at mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter 7:35 p.m.

Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Cas- forever barred.

Dated this 12th day of March, 2015. tro, Neas Mary Ellis Nays: None Administrator of the Estate Motion Passed 2467 Hingston Ave Dave Neas, Chairman Weldon, IA 50264 Attest: Carrie Benda, Utility Office Richard J Murphy Manager ICIS PIN: AT0005571 Attorney for the Administrator NOTICE OF INTENT AND Murphy Law Office, PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 116 W. Jefferson St. The City of Murray will file an appli- P.O. Box 338, cation with the USDA Rural Develop- Osceola IA 50213 ment for financial assistance to study Date of second publication: and design engineering solutions to wa- April 2, 2015 ter and storm water problems that are causing infrastructure failures in the THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT community. A public meeting for comCLARKE COUNTY ments will be held at or after 6 PM on IN THE MATTER OF Monday, April 13, 2015 at City Hall, ESTATE OF 420 Maple St., Murray, Iowa, 50174 to Marilyn A. Siefkas, Deceased. discuss the proposed project and to proProbate No. ESPR009945 vide the opportunity for public comNOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, ment. Please contact City Clerk/Administrator Denise Simmons at OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS 641.447.2522 or grant writer, Jeremy To All Persons Interested in the EsRounds at 641.782.8491 if you have tate of Marilyn A Siefkas, Deceased, any questions. who died on or about October 23, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals will be received by 12th day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of Marilyn A. Siefkas, the Chamber Main Street Executive Director at his office in Osceola by 4:00 deceased, bearing date of the 22nd day of October 2003, was admitted to prop.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 for restoration and preservation of the bell tower bate in the above named court and that Robert E Siefkas was appointed execuin the Osceola courtyard.

Bids will be opened and read aloud at tor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must 5:15 p.m., April 14, 2015 in the Osceola Chamber-Main Street conference be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four room, 115 E. Washington Street, Oscemonths from the date of the second ola, Iowa.

A single general contractor proposal publication of this notice or one month is requested for the complete scope of from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees work.

The Osceola Courtyard Bell Tower under the will whose identities are reaRestoration and Preservation project in- sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. cludes the following Base Bid Work: Notice is further given that all per1. Removal of Christmas lighting and sons indebted to the estate are requested ivy growth from the bell tower; 2. Stripping and painting of steel to make immediate payment to the unbrackets on bell tower. Paint will be an dersigned, and creditors having claims acrylic emulsion with color to be decid- against the estate shall file them with ed with contractor after contract is the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenawarded; and 3. Cleaning and polishing historic ticated, for allowance, and unless so bronze bell and apply clear coating (if filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of needed).

The Osceola Courtyard Bell Tower this notice or one month from the date Restoration and Preservation project in- of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is therecludes the following Alternate Work: 1. Pricing for stripping wood of bell after forever barred.

Dated this 12th day of March, 2015. tower and using a linseed oil-based Robert E. Siefkas clear coat on the wood; and Executor of the Estate 2. Pricing for drainage that would run 1460 230th Ave. out from the base of the bell tower.

Osceola, IA 50213 The intention is to award and authorize preparation of contracts for work to Probate Code Section 304 be performed as soon as possible with a Richard J. Murphy, ICIS PIN No: AT0005571 completion date of October 31, 2015.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for Attorney for the Executor at least thirty (30) days after the sched- Murphy Law Office, uled closing time for the receipt of bids. 116 W. Jefferson St. All proposals must be sealed and P.O. Box 338 plainly marked. The Chamber Main Osceola, IA 50213 Street Design Committee reserves the Date of second publication: right to waive technicalities and reject April 2, 2015 any or all proposals.

WEEDS AND GRASS Every owner shall cut, mow and PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM maintain all grass, weeds and brush WATER DISCHARGE Casey's Marketing Company plans to upon the owner's property (whether vasubmit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa cated or non-vacated) and adjacent to Department of Natural Resources to be the curb line or outer boundary of any covered under the NPDES General Per- street, which includes the parking area mit No. 2 "Storm Water Discharge As- abutting the owner's property, any time sociated with Industrial Activity for the vegetation reaches a height of more Construction Activities. The storm wa- than 8 inches by the fifteenth (15th) day ter discharge will be from Construction of the month in May, June, July, AuActivities located in NW 1/4, Section gust, September and October of each 20, Township 72 North, Range 25 year. PENALTY. The City or their West, Clarke County. Storm water will agents may mow any property, which is be discharged from 1 point sources and not mowed by the above dates, and a will be discharged to the following charge of $75.00 per hour for such mowing, plus a surcharge of $100.00, streams: White Breast Creek.

Comments may be submitted to the will be charged to the property owner.

Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 503190034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

PUBLIC NOTICES

July 20 through August 14, 2015 unless the school calendar requires the dates to adjusted, with summer school limitTHURSDAY • APRIL 2, be 2015 ed to 20 students. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and Deutsch moved to approve an additional ELL teaching position at the elementary due to increased enrollClarke County Board of Supervisors ment. Motion carried (6-0).

O'Tool and Helgevold moved to apMarch 16, 2015 The Board met in the Courthouse prove a Washington DC field trip for with the following members present: 7th and 8th grade students pending Marvin McCann, Larry Keller and Bill funds raised be processed through a Black. Also present, Auditor Janice school district account. Motion carried White and Zoning Director Allan Math- (6-0).

Helgevold and Bair moved to impleChairman McCann called the ias. meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller ment Project Lead the Way at the midmade a motion to approve the agenda, dle school as part of the exploratory classes. The annual fee is $750.00 plus seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by $1200.00 for each of the two teachers Black, to approve Permit #15-02 by for training, and any additional material Keith Morris to clear road fence from costs. Motion carried (6-0).

The certified budget proposal will be 2306 Elm St, S 1/8 mile, in Sec 11 of published April 2, 2015, with a hearing Green Bay Twp. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black and submitted for board approval on to approve contract for Rock Resurfac- April 13, 2015.

O'Tool and Deutsch moved to aping Project No. FM-C020 (102)-55-20 with Schildberg Construction Co, Inc. prove the review of Board Policies 500, Objectives for Equal Educational OpAll Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller portunities for Students; 500.1, Stateto engage Southern Iowa Council of ment of Guiding Principles for Student Governments to provide services in up- Personnel; 501, Student Attendance; dating the County Comprehensive Land 501.1, Resident Students; 501.2, NonUse Plan and County Zoning Ordi- resident Students; 501.4, Entrance Admissions; 501.5, Attendance Center nance. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Assignment; 501.6, Student Transfers Keller, to reappoint Rick Buesch, Jim In; 501.7, Student Transfers Out or Sullivan and George James to the Mag- Withdrawals; 501.8, Student Attenistrate Appointing Commission, terms dance Records; 501.9, Student Absences - Excused; 501.10, Truancy ending Dec 31, 2020. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black Unexcused Absences; 501.10R1, Truto appoint Joyce Rider, as Weed Com- ancy - Unexcused Absences Regulamissioner for 2015, at a salary of tion; 501.11, Student Release During $16,600, effective Mar 23, 2015. All School Hours; 501.12, Pregnant Students; 501.13, Students of Legal Age; Ayes.

Having completed agenda items and 501.14, Open Enrollment Transfers having no other business, Keller made a Procedures as a Sending District; motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. 501.15, Open Enrollment Transfers All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Procedures as a Receiving District; 501.17, International Students; 501.18, noon.

Shared-Time Students; 502.1, Student Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman.

Appearance; 502.2, Care of School Attest: Janice M. White, Auditor.

Property/Vandalism; 502.3, Freedom of Murray Special Council Meeting: Expression; 502.4, Student Complaints March 21, 2015 and Grievances; 502.5, Student Lock8:00 AM ers; 502.6, Weapons; 502.7, Smoking Murray City Hall Drinking - Drugs; 502.8, Search and Mayor Pro Tem Virgene Crees called Seizure; 502.8E1, Search and Seizure the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. Checklist; 502.8R1, Search and Seizure Present Jeff Robbins, Dean Robins, Regulation; 502.9, Interviews of StuLois Hamilton and Ken Harrison. Ab- dents by Outside Agencies; 502.10, Use sent Mayor Scott Busick. of Motor Vehicles; 502.12, Student Use Motion by D Robins seconded by K of Bicycles; 502.12R, Student Use of Harrison to approve the agenda. All Bicycles; 502.13, Open Campus; yes, motion carried.

502.14, Student Work Permits; 502.15, Motion by J Crees seconded by K Student Driver Permits; 502.16, Open Harrison to open the public hearing for Lunch; 503.1, Student Conduct; the FY16 budget. All yes, motion car- 503.1R1, Student Suspension; 503.2, ried.

Expulsion; 503.3, Fines - Fees Motion by K Harrison seconded by J Charges; 503.3R1, Student Fee Waiver Crees to close the public hearing for the and Reduction Procedures; 503.4, Good FY16 budget. All yes, motion carried.

Conduct Rule; 503.5, Corporal PunishMotion by K Harrison seconded by J ment; 504.1, Student Government; Robbins to approve resolution 2015-04 504.2, Student Organizations; 504.3, pertaining to the implementation of the Student Publications; 504.3R1, Student FY16 budget. All yes, motion carried.

Publications Code; 504.4, Student PerMotion by L Hamilton seconded by J formances; 504.5, Student Fund RaisCrees to begin contract negotiations ing; 504.6, Student Activity Program; with JEO Consulting regarding the 504.7, Student Social Events; 504.8, Incity's 5 year infrastructure improvement terscholastic Competition; 504.9, Stuplan. All yes, motion carried. dent Attendance at Events Outside Motion by K Harrison seconded by J School; 504.10, Student Research and Crees to switch from EMC to Publishing; 504.11, Sportsmanship, ICAP/IMWCA for the city liability in- Ethics, and Integrity; 504.12, Honorary surance. All yes, motion carried.

Recognition; 504.12R, Guidelines for Motion by K Harrison seconded by L Honorary Recognition of Clarke StuHamilton to end the contract with Tyler dents for Their Participation and AcTechnologies regarding the Fundbal- complishments in Iowa High School ance financial system software. All yes, Rodeo Association Activities; 504.13, motion carried.

Holiday Practices; 504.14, Sunday AcMotion by L Hamilton seconded by J tivities. Motion carried (6-0).

Robbins to approve the meeting minFirst reading on board policies 501.3, utes from the March 5, 2015 council Compulsory Attendance; 501.16, meeting. J Robbins, J Crees and L Homeless Children and Youth; Hamilton all yes. D Robins and K Har- 502.13R, Open Campus; 503.3E1, rison absent from March 5, 2015 meet- Standard Fee Waiver Application; ing, could not vote. Motion carried.

504.8R, Eligibility for ExtraMotion by K Harrison seconded by J Curricular/Co-Curricular Activities 7Crees to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 12.

AM. All yes, motion carried.

Helgevold and White moved to apMinutes not council approved. prove the second reading on board poli601.1, School Calendar; 601.2, CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL cies School Day; 604.10, Virtual/On-Line DISTRICT Courses; 704.2 Debt Management PoliRegular Meeting of the Board of cy; 803.1 Disposition of Obsolete Education Motion carried (6-0).

Equipment.

Administrative Conference Room Superintendent Seid spoke about March 23, 2015 relations campaigns on KSOI President Linskens called the regular public Radio 91.9 FM, 11:30 a.m. on Monday meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board and Wednesday; facility committee is members present were James Bair, Joe working to determine priority needs on Deutsch, Lori Helgevold, Gerard and speakers; calendar comLinskens, Steve O'Tool, and Dena projectors mittee options; banner for UNI Teacher White. Kelly Bailey was absent. Super- Fair; and FFA banquet. intendent Steve Seid, Business ManagItems to consider for the next board er Ruth White, and several guests were agenda include Phase 2 of facility present. needs; maintenance committee update; Bair and White moved approval of SPOKE Communications. the agenda. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and White moved the Board adSpotlights went to speech students to exempt session at 9:15 p.m. as Audrey Sebring, Nick Johnston, Da- journ permitted in Iowa Code 20.17(3) to dismon Helgevold, Dakota Davis, Timber cuss negotiations strategy. Roll Call Kent, Parker Smith, Caleb Hanson, Ar- vote showed Bair, Deutsch, Helgevold, turo Camacho, Brandon Chavez and Linskens, O'Tool and White voting aye.

Chris Kosman; and also to Cole Pontier There were no nay votes. for the Bench Buddy Program at the elThe board returned to open session at ementary.

9:43 p.m.

Ty Wheeler spoke to the Board in O'Tool and Bair moved the board adsupport of the public relations cam- journ to closed session at 9:44 p.m. for paign with Spoke Communications; Superintendent Evaluation as permitted and Bill Trickey spoke about the tech in Section 21.5(1)i of the Iowa Code, prep program in which this school year "To evaluate the professional compethe 12th home is being built by stu- tence of an individual whose appointdents. hiring, performance or discharge Deutsch and O'Tool moved to ap- ment, is being considered when necessary to prove the minutes from the March 9th prevent needless and irreparable injury meeting and March 11th workshop. to that individual's reputation and that Motion carried (6-0). requests a closed session".

Helgevold and Deutsch moved to ac- individual Roll Call vote showed Bair, Deutsch, cept the retirement of Mary Huss from Helgevold, Linskens, O'Tool and White food service effective at the end of her voting aye. There were no nay votes.

2014-15 contract; resignation of The board returned to open session at Danielle Woods from middle school 10:05 p.m. football cheer sponsor; and hire David The next regular board meeting is Lyden as Industrial Technology teach- April 13, 2015. er; Ron Hill, Jr. as secondary custodiThe Board adjourned at 10:06 p.m. an; and Jackie Lochmann as elemen- following a motion by O'Tool and Bair. tary custodian. Motion carried (6-0).

These minutes are as recorded by the O'Tool and White moved to approve board secretary and subject to apcollege coursework for advancement on proval at the next regular board meetthe salary schedule for Rachel Gra- ing. ham, "Special Education Law" 2 hours, Ruth White, Board Secretary Morningside; and Jessica Weiser, Clarke County Board of Supervisors "Teacher Leadership & Professional March 23, 2015 Learning", "Challenging Classroom Behaviors", 3 hours each, Viterbo UniverThe Supervisors met in the Courtsity. Motion carried (6-0). house with the following members Ryan Sweeney, Activities Director; present: Marvin McCann, Larry Keller Lance Ridgely, Curriculum Director; and Bill Black. Also present, Auditor Jill Kiger, Elementary Principal; and Janice White.

Chairman McCann Shane Stephens, High School Principal called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. each reported to the Board.

Keller made a motion to approve the Mr. Stephens spoke about prelimi- agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes. nary changes being considered for seMoved by Black, seconded by nior portfolios.

Keller, due to a scheduling conflict, to Bair and Helgevold moved to pur- appoint Keller as alternate to the Iowa chase a 2016 Thomas 12 + 1 wheel Regional Workforce Investment Board chair bus for $56,161.00 from Thomas to replace McCann, term ending Dec Bus Sales, Inc. Motion carried (6-0).

31, 2015. All Ayes.

Bair and Deutsch moved to deny late Moved by Keller, seconded by filed open enrollment requests from Black, to appoint Black to the Murray Rick and Teri Robinson for Eliyah Economic Development Board, term (7th), Jonathan (9th), and Kenton ending Dec 31, 2015. All Ayes.

(11th); and Norma Quintanilla for Moved by Black, seconded by Tzady (3rd), Keyla (9th), Pedro (5th) Keller, due to scheduling conflict, to and Oscar (5th). Motion carried (6-0). appoint Keller to the SCICAP Board to Open enrollment requests have been replace Black, term ending Dec 31, approved for Gracie Mathes, Brayden 2015. All Ayes.

Dean, and Ella Mateer each from Moved by Black, seconded by Keller Clarke to Murray; and Blake Bear from to approve driveway application by Mormon Trail to Clarke.

Swine Graphics Enterprises, L.P., at the Andrew Clark and Bill Trickey pre- facility located in Sec. 20 of Doyle sented to the school board a long term Twp. All Ayes. public relations campaign focusing on Moved by Keller, seconded by Osceola.

Black, to approve Construction Permit O'Tool and White moved to approve #15-03 by Rick Glazebrook to fill in middle school summer school for stu- wash outs, level, and seed at 2153 dents who are failing 2 or more core Leisure Drive, in Sec. 36 of Washingclasses. Staffing requirements will be 2 ton Twp. All Ayes teachers, 4 hours per day (8 a.m. to 12 Moved by Keller, seconded by p.m.), $19.00 per hour for 20 days. The Black, to appoint Marty Duffus as dates requested for summer school are Deputy Medical Examiner for Clarke July 20 through August 14, 2015 unless Co. All Ayes. the school calendar requires the dates to Moved by Keller, seconded by be adjusted, with summer school limit- Black, to approve up to $1500.00 for ed to 20 students. Motion carried (6-0). training conference of Deputy Medical Bair and Deutsch moved to approve Examiner, July of 2015. All Ayes. an additional ELL teaching position at Moved by Black, seconded by the elementary due to increased enroll- Keller, to approve claims Mar 10, 2015, ment. Motion carried (6-0).

- Mar 23, 2015. All Ayes.

O'Tool and Helgevold moved to ap- ABC Virtual Sol, Serv ...............200.00 prove a Washington DC field trip for Agriland, Fuel..........................9,809.70 7th and 8th grade students pending Agrivision, Parts.........................230.48 funds raised be processed through a Airgas, Sup...............................7,604.59 school district account. Motion carried Airgas Safety,Sup.........................23.67 (6-0).

Alliant, Util..............................8,825.23 Helgevold and Bair moved to imple- Animal Hlth & Surg, Dog Food ...54.97 ment Project Lead the Way at the mid- Atomic Pest Control, Serv............60.00 dle school as part of the exploratory Auto-Jet Muffler, Parts.................49.11 classes. The annual fee is $750.00 plus B M Sales, Sup..............................87.00 $1200.00 for each of the two teachers Black, Bill, Exp ..........................230.72 for training, and any additional material Blue Tarp Fin, Inc, Parts.............447.82 costs. Motion carried (6-0).

Booth Law Firm, Serv.................266.38 The certified budget proposal will be Borness, Dave, Twp Mtg..............21.75 published April 2, 2015, with a hearing Calhoun-Burns & Assoc, Insp .4,918.70 and submitted for board approval on Canon Financial, Maint.................75.07 April 13, 2015.

Carpenter, Uniforms....................149.85 O'Tool and Deutsch moved to ap- Carson, John, Twp Mtg.................90.63 prove the review of Board Policies 500, Cntral Decatur PS, Tuition ......1,755.36 Objectives for Equal Educational Op- Cntral IA Detention, Serv...........422.00 portunities for Students; 500.1, State- Chat, Air Cards ..........................214.33 ment of Guiding Principles for Student Clarke Hosp, Drug Testing.........313.00 Personnel; 501, Student Attendance; Clarke Co PH, Home Visits ....8,615.51 501.1, Resident Students; 501.2, Non- CCSB, Sup....................................87.03 resident Students; 501.4, Entrance - Clarke Preschl, Serv.................4,067.00 Admissions; 501.5, Attendance Center Clarke Electric, Util ...................707.93 Assignment; 501.6, Student Transfers Conley, Jessica, Exp ....................57.63 In; 501.7, Student Transfers Out or Control Install of IA, Repairs......406.12 Withdrawals; 501.8, Student Atten- CR Services, Sup..........................47.57 dance Records; 501.9, Student Ab- Cross Dillion Tire Sup..................96.88 sences - Excused; 501.10, Truancy - Crystal Clear, Util ........................64.35 Unexcused Absences; 501.10R1, Tru- Cummings, Peggy, Exp...............205.75 ancy - Unexcused Absences Regula- Des Moines Register, Serv..........245.76 tion; 501.11, Student Release During Diamond Mowers, Parts..............732.42 School Hours; 501.12, Pregnant Stu- Freeman Ent LLC, Rent..............100.00 dents; 501.13, Students of Legal Age; Goodwill, Serv ...........................871.32

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Co. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to approve up to $1500.00 for training conference of Deputy Medical Examiner, July of 2015. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, to approve claims Mar 10, 2015, - Mar 23, 2015. All Ayes.

ABC Virtual Sol, Serv ...............200.00 Agriland, Fuel..........................9,809.70 Agrivision, Parts.........................230.48 Airgas, Sup...............................7,604.59 Airgas Safety,Sup.........................23.67 Alliant, Util..............................8,825.23 Animal Hlth & Surg, Dog Food ...54.97 Atomic Pest Control, Serv............60.00 Auto-Jet Muffler, Parts.................49.11 B M Sales, Sup..............................87.00 Black, Bill, Exp ..........................230.72 Blue Tarp Fin, Inc, Parts.............447.82 Booth Law Firm, Serv.................266.38 Borness, Dave, Twp Mtg..............21.75 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc, Insp .4,918.70 Canon Financial, Maint.................75.07 Carpenter, Uniforms....................149.85 Carson, John, Twp Mtg.................90.63 Cntral Decatur PS, Tuition ......1,755.36 Cntral IA Detention, Serv...........422.00 Chat, Air Cards ..........................214.33 Clarke Hosp, Drug Testing.........313.00 Clarke Co PH, Home Visits ....8,615.51 CCSB, Sup....................................87.03 Clarke Preschl, Serv.................4,067.00 Clarke Electric, Util ...................707.93 Conley, Jessica, Exp ....................57.63 Control Install of IA, Repairs......406.12 CR Services, Sup..........................47.57 Cross Dillion Tire Sup..................96.88 Crystal Clear, Util ........................64.35 Cummings, Peggy, Exp...............205.75 Des Moines Register, Serv..........245.76 Diamond Mowers, Parts..............732.42 Freeman Ent LLC, Rent..............100.00 Goodwill, Serv ...........................871.32 Harrison Truck Ctr, Parts............488.84 Harvey Law Office, Serv............339.30 High Sierra, Rent........................690.00 Hiland Dairy, Milk/Juice ............335.95 Hy-Vee, Sup.............................3,908.26 I M W C A, Pymt.....................2,504.52 IA Dot, Sup ................................147.24 IA Health Phys, Fees.....................75.00 IA Prison Ind, Sup......................598.14 IA Sec Of State, Serv....................85.57 IA St Co Treas Assn, Fees..........160.00 Ideal Ready Mix,Serv.................300.00 Infomax, Copy Mach..................633.56 J & K Repair, Serv........................45.28 Jim's Truck Repr & Sani, Util.....100.00 Johnston, Raymond, Twp Mtg......14.50 Keller, Laurence, Exp ..................66.93 Kent, Gregory, Exp.....................134.37 Kirscher, Larry, Twp Mtg.............65.25 Lamoni Leep Preschl, Serv......3,325.60 Lawson Prod, Sup.......................282.97 Lynn, Debbie, Exp......................246.44 M & M Sales, Fees........................33.43 Magical Beginnings, Tuit............576.00 Mail Services, Postage ...............267.15 Martin Marietta, Sand.................331.42 Mathias, Allan R., Exp ...................6.00 Methodist Occup Hlth,Phy..........167.00 Mid Country Mach, Sup.............853.00 Midland GIS, Support.................100.00 Midwest Alarm, Inspect..............660.00 Midwest Office Tech, Fees.........160.50 Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp ...............206.08 Mormon Trl Preschl, Exp.........1,170.55 Mosaic, Serv............................1,196.52 Murray,City, Water.......................54.34 Northland Prod, Oil..................1,190.90 O'Halloran, Parts.........................417.97 Orchard Place, Serv..................1,698.06 O'Reilly Auto, Sup........................15.99 Osceola Water Works, Util ........133.94 Parrish Kruidenier, Etal,Serv......925.00 Perry, Joella, Exp .......................573.08 Pett, Lavern, Twp Mtg..................43.50 Pett, Mary, Twp Mtg.....................68.88 Polk Co Treas, Review ...............476.30 Powerplan, Parts.........................401.28 Premier Office Equip, Maint.........50.82 Purchase Power, Postage .........1,520.99 Racom Corp, Serv....................3,380.00 Reberth Prod, Sup.......................383.52 Rueter's, Parts..............................504.13 S I R W A, Water..........................37.00 Schildberg Const, Rock...........6,907.35 Shred-It, Serv................................42.47 Smith, Jessica, Exp ......................51.50 Softmart, Data..........................1,050.00 Solutions, Sup.............................988.33 So IA Trolley, Serv.........................9.30 Sport Wade Inc, Serv....................20.00 Sprayer Spec, Parts..................2,517.63 Staples, Sup...................................68.89 Star Equip, Materials................3,164.00 Stericycle, Waste ........................950.55 Truck Equip, Parts...................1,507.98 U S Postal, Stamps ..................2,009.00 Unitypoint, Testing.....................222.00 Village, Rent...............................700.00 Visa, Sup..................................2,030.95 Warren Co PH, Serv......................77.79 Waste Mgmt, Util........................387.50 Wayne Co PH, Visits....................95.00 Welker, Dwaine, Exp....................21.75 Wheeler Lumber, Sup.................645.00 White, Janice, Exp......................187.32 Wilders, Sup..................................24.20 Willson & Pechacek, Serv.......1,512.15 Windstream, Util .....................1,342.85 Woods, Alice, Serv.......................33.99 YESS, Feb Serv.......................1,586.10 Zee Medical, Sup........................249.89 Ziegler, Parts............................4,886.04 Having completed agenda items and having no other business, Keller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Black.

All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman.

Attest: Janice M. White, Auditor.

OSCEOLA WATER BOARD March 5, 2015 (UNOFFICIAL - NOT BOARD APPROVED) The Osceola Water Board met for the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. This being the time and place as legally posted, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dave Neas with the following Board Members present: Ryan Rychnovsky, MacKenzie O'Hair, Alisha Kale and Laura Castro. Also present were Superintendent Brandon Patterson, Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda, Administrative Assistant/ GIS Specialist Kim Allard, Pat Carson, Ed & Jan White and others not signed in.

Board member O'Hair motioned to approve the agenda as presented and Kale seconded the motion.

Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed Pat Carson appeared before the board to discuss the removal of the water service line located at her property at 113 South Clarke Street. Mrs. Carson said she was told by her contractor that the rule had been changed mid-stream and that the new rules we were mandating her to follow would require her to enter the street to disconnect the water service. Mrs. Carson was concerned that this was true and the cost of this requirement. Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson explained to Mrs. Carson that she had been misinformed by the contractor. Mr. Patterson explained that the rule was recently changed, however, the new rule is now more lenient than the prior rule. Mr. Patterson explained to Mrs. Carson why the line would need abandoned and that this would not require her to enter the street to make the repair. The board directed Mr. Patterson to continue working with Mrs. Carson on this issue.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding water service to 1420 South Ridge Road by stating that currently the line that runs in front of this property is a private water line and provided a map to the board reflecting the homes served by the private line. Also presented were sections of the Water Works Rules and Regulations #31 Replacing Private Waterlines on Public Property and #34 Service Outside City Limits. Mr. & Mrs. White were present to discuss their interest in getting water to the property.

Mr. Patterson explained that the service is provided from a private water line that was allowed to be hooked to the distribution system in the past. Discussion was held regarding project cost and if the property owners serviced by this private line would be interested in correcting the size of line and buy in to the new Water Works water line. Board authorized staff to invite the property owners serviced by this private water line to the April board meeting to discuss the total cost and figures for the interested parties.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding amending Rule 18, Locating Private Water Lines of Osceola Water Works Rules and Regulations by a rule was created at the February 5, 2015 meeting and that changes were made afterwards to allow Osceola Water Works to furnish records and maps and employee service at no cost to the customer. The rule will now include the Water Works infrastructure and the Customer infrastructure. After discussion, board member Kale motioned to approve amended resolution 2015-10 and O'Hair seconded the motion. Roll call of the vote was: Ayes: Rychnovsky, O'Hair, Kale, Castro, Neas Nays: None Motion Passed

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St. Charles man sentenced to prison for filing false tax return

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Student visit: Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, met with Nick Johnston from Osceola at the capitol recently. Johnston visited the statehouse to job shadow Rep. Fry. Pictured here are Nick Johnston and Rep. Fry.

DES MOINES — On March 25, Jay A. Ochanpaugh, 50, of St. Charles, and formerly of Ames, was sentenced by United States District Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 12 months and one day in federal prison for filing a false income tax return for the calendar year 2009, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt.

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