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Stepping down:

• Boxing Club fundraising meal

The event is planned 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Hy-Vee. There will be all-you-can-eat spaghetti and breadsticks for $6, drinks $1 and add a salad for $1.

Also, $3 of every meal will go to the boxing club.

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Road rage Infrastructure problems drive legislative luncheon discussion

By AMY HANSEN

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Pictured is The Village Early Childhood Center.

Public funding vs. private entity

Rural roads and bridges are in a crisis.

That was the sentiment during a legislative luncheon Friday, March 28, at Lakeside Casino. Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, and Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, were in attendance.

“I’ve never been a proponent of just the 10 cent, off the top gas tax,” Sinclair said. “Frankly, because it’s shortsighted and would be irrelevant in about five years, according to a lot of county engineers. It does adversely affect rural Iowa, in particularly border counties.”

She said she has heard of a recent legislative proposal that’s a hybrid of lowering the cents per gallon of gas, but adding an excise tax to it.

“It’s still a tax increase, and it still gives me some cause for concern,” Sinclair said.

She encouraged the public to contact or email her if they have thoughts, concerns and constructive ideas on the subject.

Supervisor’s input Clarke County Supervisor Larry Keller said there’s a movie titled “Bridge of No Return,” and Clarke County is “already there.”

Keller referenced a cattle farmer who used to drive across a county bridge to feed his cattle, and now has to drive a 10-mile trip around to feed the cattle because of the poor condition of the bridge.

School board receives legal advice not to fund 3-year-olds at The Village

By AMY HANSEN

Gonzales’ letter

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

When it comes to The Village Early Childhood Center and Clarke Community School District, the crux of a current problem is public money being spent on a private enterprise.

Officials with The Village have been asking Clarke Community School Board to continue funding to allow 3-year-olds to remain with 4-year-olds in preschool programs throughout the middle of May. This past week, the school board received its legal advice, and the answer wasn’t good for The Village.

On the March 24 school board agenda it was stated, in light of legal recommendations from the department of education and the district attorney, the board should have no motion to aid with funding at this time. A cutoff date was scheduled for April 1.

Waterman’s points Steve Waterman, chairman of The Village board, as well as other board members and co-directors were in attendance at the board meeting.

“We’re all trying to do the right thing, and I think everybody is doing the right thing,” Waterman said. “The problem is we’ve got different legal opinions and different thoughts on what is the right thing to do.”

Waterman said Superintendent Benita Gonzales, Clarke Business Manager Ruth White, Clarke Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and other school officials have been meeting periodically since September, and

Here are excerpts from a letter to the editor from Clarke Superintendent Benita Gonzales that ran in the March 27 edition of the Osceola SentinelTribune.

• The Village and the district are two separate entities and there are two governing boards that make decisions that affect operations and management of The Village and the district preschool and transitional kindergarten programs.

• What this means is that while we appear to be one organization, we are actually two. The district leases space and is billed from The Village for operations and educational services provided by Village employees.

• Because we are constitutionally barred from using statewide preschool and K-12 funds to support a private enterprise, the district is only allowed to pay for services for our 3-year-old special education students, 4-year-old preschool and transitional kindergarten programs; this will go in effect April 1, 2014.

• This will affect approximately 20 students and several Village employees.

he wanted to thank them on the work they have been doing to figure out the best solution.

However, Waterman said he wanted to make some important points to the board.

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Pictured is Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, during a legislative luncheon Friday, March 28, at Lakeside Casino.

eras to mount on the front of snows plows to “see the snow leaving the road.”

“Priorities are skewed,” she said. “Priorities are skewed when we’re mounting cameras on the fronts of snow plows rather than fixing bridges. So, it’s really, really hard to be OK with sending the DOT 60 percent of all that funding when they seem to have enough to mount cameras on the fronts of snow plows and redesign a logo that cost them a million bucks.

It’s concerning.”

“We’re all in the same problem — the people in the county, the people who farm, the school system — everyone has this situation to deal with,” Keller said.

“We definitely need to come to a realization that it has to be taken care of.

I don’t know if the 10 cent sales tax is the way to go. I hope someone has a good idea. I hope we can get it passed.”

Sinclair said, two weeks ago, she returned home from the capitol and her husband was at the door, mad about the news of the Iowa Department of Transportation purchasing cam-

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C​ larke school board approves 2014-15 budget

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Morning workout: Clarke Community Elementary students do “army crawls” in the elementary gym the morning of

March 27. Clarke Community Elementary School is taking part in the Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Challenge. School officials want students to be aware of what they eat and how much activity they have each day. The elementary school is providing an opportunity on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to receive simple, fun exercises before the school day begins. Shawn Johnson with Johnson’s Elite Training is providing workouts from 7:35-8 a.m. Lindsay Diehl, elementary physical education teacher and Clarke softball coach, was also supervising the exercises.

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Clarke Community School Board approved its 2014-15 certified budget during a March 24 school board meeting.

A public hearing was held on the district’s budget during the meeting.

Superintendent Benita Gonzales spoke during the public hearing and Gonzales discussed many facets of the budget, including how the district’s special education costs increased by $59,126, which is an increase of 4.6 percent.

Property taxes Gonzales also discussed property taxes and the

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“Our funding for students is paid by a combination of local property taxes, and also through funds called state aid from the formula,” she said. “Also, our property taxes make up about onethird of the total funding for our general fund. Then, we have a mix of property tax and state aid, which is again determined by the formula.

So, a district with lower property valuation will have a higher tax rate than a district that has higher property values.”

Clarke School Board President Gerard Linskens said a question he often hears is whether the increase or decrease is about the same for Clarke County taxpayers.

“It’s really pretty good news,” Gonzales answered.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 3, 2014

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT

ACCIDENTS

Trevor Jack Dillon Loudon, 24, of Creston was charged with failure to appear on the original charge of possession of a controlled substance March 20.

The original date of offense was Dec. 9, 2013.

As of March 25, Loudon is still being held in Clarke County Jail.

—————— Curtis Francis Cowling, 28, of Garden Grove was charged with possession of stolen property March 21.

As of March 26, Cowling is still being held in Clarke County Jail on Clarke County charges, as well as a hold for the state of Missouri.

—————— Kerry Ann Annis, 40, of Murray was charged with

No citations were issued after an accident 8:30 p.m.

March 14 on Highway 69.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Debra Lynn Soper, 55, of Osceola, driving a 2005 Ford north on Highway 69, struck a deer. The impact caused damage to the hood and front bumper of Soper’s vehicle. Soper proceeded to her residence before reporting the accident. The accident wasn’t investigated at the scene.

Damage estimate is $1,500.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 5:50 a.m.

March 20 at 2450 Mormon Trail.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Kimberly Ann Audlehelm, 41, of Des Moines, driving a 2002 Saturn west on Mormon Trail, lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle entered the north ditch and rolled two times before coming to a stop on its wheels.

Audlehelm was ejected from the vehicle and transported by air ambulance in Des Moines because of injuries.

Damage estimate is $12,000.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 8:10 a.m.

March 22 on Interstate 35 near mile-marker 36.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Hannah Rose Schmitt, 18, of Stratford, Wis., driving a 2006 Chrysler north on Interstate 35, heard a noise from the underside of her vehicle. The vehicle then hit seven yellow construction barriers on the south side of the Highway 152 overpass.

Schmitt was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and struck a concrete

possession of drugs with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia 1:38 a.m. March 21.

Bond was set at $50,000.

As of March 26, Annis is being held in Clarke County Jail on Clarke County charges.

—————— Michael Alan Havlik of Osceola reported a 1983 Nomad travel trailer was taken between Feb. 15 and March 15.

Loss estimate is $5,000.

—————— Roger Leo Grover, 34, of Leon was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia 1 a.m. March 21.

Grover was cited and released at the scene of the law-enforcement stop.

TRURO NEWS

By Mary Lou Parker Truro

Easter will be here before you know it and so will Truro Fire and Rescue’s annual Easter egg hunt. Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, and the Easter egg hunt will be on Saturday, April 19. It will start at 10 a.m. and it is for all children 10 years of age and under, so mark that day on your calendars. It will be held in the City Park (Hull Park).

In February, the St. Charles Fire Department had a meeting with special speakers, including Lyle Miller, a former volunteer/ first responder with Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District in Oregon for five years, and Mark Schroder, president/ owner of Energy Shield International.

They are affiliated with Global Health and Safety/ Applied Fire Technologies.

They spoke on fires in the home and how many deaths that occurred because of them in their homes and yes, even ones that had fire alarms that were working but didn’t go off and they explained why. They told of how firefighters and yes, rescue personal, too, hate to recover a body of someone who has died in a fire, especially the body of a child. We have five senses, which are smell, sight, hearing, touch and taste. Smell is the last sense to come back when we are in a deep sleep, and if you are like me and have no sense of smell, we are in deep trouble should a fire start in our homes.

I am not selling fire alarms,

and I really didn’t know that there were so many differences in them until last night. My fire alarms are smoke detectors that are Ionization smoke detectors.

They cost around $30 to $35 and have been around since WWII and are made in China. Most homes have these kinds of detectors.

Now, I am learning that the best kind of detectors is photoelectric type, which are more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of smoldering. Also heat detectors. I have to be honest I didn’t know about all of this but sure am checking into this for our home.

We are all familiar, I hope, that we need to have a carbon monoxide detector.

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. Heat detectors should be in attics, garages, kitchens, utility rooms, furnace room and by hot water heaters and basement/crawl spaces.

The Truro High School class of 1961 is planning a reunion of their class. Some of the members met recently to plan the event. Those helping to plan the reunion are Don Stover, David Denly, Vic Freemen, Charles Vasey and his wife, Joyce Patton, Catherine Phillips and Larry Phillips. The reunion is being planned for May 3. If any of the former classmates would like to help in the planning phase, call Larry Phillips at 641-765-4710.

Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church will be from Sunday, June 22, to Thursday, June 26. It will begin at 6:15 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.

L O C A L W E AT H E R barrier that was placed on the edge of the median for construction on the overpass.

Damage estimates are $5,000 to the vehicle owned

by Amy J. Schmitt and $3,500 to the seven yellow plastic barriers.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 5:30 a.m.

March 20 on county road R-59.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Randy Joe Showers, 57, of Woodburn, driving a 2009 Dodge north on county road R-59, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $3,500.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 1:35 p.m.

March 23 in the 1000 block of Highway 34.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Diane Lou Jensen, 60, of Grinnell, driving a 2012 Cadillac east on Highway 34, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $2,500.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 10:15 a.m.

March 25 at the intersection of Scott Street and 310th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Evan Ray Kibbe, 53, of New Virginia, driving a 1993 Ford south on Scott Street, stopped his vehicle at the intersection’s stop sign and noticed some cows were out.

Kibbe proceeded to back his vehicle up into a farm drive and struck a 1999 Dodge pickup driven by Wyatt Matthew Selsor, 38, of New Virginia.

Kibbe reported the accident to the sheriff’s office.

Damage estimate is $2,000 to Selsor’s vehicle and no reported damage to Kibbe’s vehicle.

Loebsack representative to hold office hours Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in southern Iowa for open office hours.

Dien Judge, Loebsack’s district representative, will be holding office hours in Osceola. Judge will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Loebsack or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the

public are invited to attend. Judge holds regular office hours throughout Iowa.

If residents are unable to attend but have a concern to share with the Congressman, call the district office toll-free at 1-866-914-IOWA (4692).

Wednesday, April 30 • Osceola, Clarke County Courthouse 100 S. Main St. 11 a.m. to noon

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tional household member.

Either 2012 or 2013 income tax can be used for income verification.

You can also use your last 90 days income to qualify. This can be verified by check stubs, or in the case of direct deposits for fixed income, you may use 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 are over LIHEAP regular income guidelines may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits through our medial waiver component. The medical expenses must be documented, paid and nonreimbursable. 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, 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.

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March Shining Star Award Winner

Melanie Eblen The March Shining Star award was presented by Warrior Osceola and Osceola Chamber Main Street to Melanie Eblen, a kindergarten teacher at Clarke Elementary in Osceola.

Melanie Eblen was nominated by Dave Leonard. “Mrs. Eblen is always so happy and the kids are really uplifted when they see her at school every day. She really loves the kids and it shows in how she works with them.”

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Clarke County farmer Jennifer Pollard supports local 4-H with funding from America’s Farmers Grow Communities Local farmer Jennifer Pollard has directed a $2,500 donation to Clarke County 4-H. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help cover the costs of project scholarships, senior scholarships, and free 4-H workshops.

Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states.

“Our family won Grow Communities last year, so we are ecstatic to win the program funds again to continue supporting our local 4-H,” said Pollard, who is also the county youth & outreach coordinator for Clarke County 4-H. America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like Clarke County 4-H, who are doing important work in their communities.

The program offers farmers the chance to win $2,500, which is then donated to the farmer’s nonprofit of choice. The search for funding to sustain and enhance programs is a year-round job for nonprofit organizations across the country.

Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, farmers have been able to support a variety of groups, such as schools, fire departments, community centers and youth organizations like 4-H and FFA. America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched in 2010, and has since donated more than $16 million to more than 6,500 nonprofit organizations across the country.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America’s Farmers initiative, which highlights and celebrates the important contributions of farmers like Jennifer Pollard.

For a complete list of Grow Communities winners and more program information, visit growcommunities.com.

About America’s Farmers The America’s Farmers campaign is an advocacy program celebrating U.S. farmers through communi-

Osceola

Byron England, 87, of Osceola died Dec. 26, 2013, at Clarke County England Hospital.

A memorial lunch will be held noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at First Christian Church in Osceola.

Melrose

Roger D. Cackler, 76, of Melrose died March 28, 2014.

Services were 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2, at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Gary Eckels Murray

Gary Eckels, 74, of Murray died March 31, 2014, at Clarke Community Hospital in Osceola.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Interment will be in Murray Cemetery. Open visitation will be until 8 p.m. Friday with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Murray School Foundation.

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Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Pollard, winning farmer and county youth and outreach coordinator for Clarke County 4-H, and Bob Sloss, Monsanto representative with Kruger Seed.

cations, awards and special programs that highlight the importance of modern American agriculture.

America’s Farmers initiatives include: • America’s Farmers Grow Communities, which supports rural communities by offering farmers the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organization.

• America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, which supports rural education by offering farmers the chance to nominate local school districts, which can compete for a $10,000 or

$25,000 merit-based grant to enhance math and science education.

• America’s Farmers Mom of the Year, which celebrates women in agriculture by offering the chance to win up to $10,000 and the title of “National Farm Mom of the Year.”

• America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, which launches this year in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina, and aims to encourage the next generation to remain involved in agriculture by offering students the chance

to apply for a $1,500 scholarship.

To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www. americasfarmers.com About the Monsanto Fund The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the farm communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the

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I have been leading groups for the last 14 years & have seen this program help many people work through the grief process.

I am willing to come & talk to anyone interested.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 3, 2014

EDITORIAL/NEWS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The year, so far

By Tom Murr Osceola

What has your first three months of 2014 been like? I feel like I have been in a clash!

I am tired of hearing about the Obamacare program. Yes, I want people to have health insurance.

However, I was happy with my health insurance. Is Obamacare really covering the people who did not have health insurance? I know we have spent a lot money that would’ve taken care of many of those people trying to set up the Obamacare program.

Is everything bad about Obamacare program? (Understand that I have not read it and I know we were not suppose to read it till it passed).

I am sure there many important benefits in the law that would help people. I am just totally exhausted hearing about the program.

I was shattered in the last few weeks when I heard that Fallujah, Iraq, had fallen back into the hands of the bad guys. We lost 95 soldiers and 560 were wounded in getting the bad guys out of Fallujah. The military described the fighting as some of the hardest urban battles since the Vietnam War. I have always had nagging question about the 56,000 (plus) killed in Vietnam and now I have the same nagging questions about Iraq. What should we say to the parents and loved ones who have lost a member of their family? Afghanistan is another case that I will not get into, but let’s say it looks too much like Iraq.

I learned from my parents when they said “NO,” that was the answer.

In my family, we attempted to follow that policy. However, our nation has been “huffing and puffing” about certain areas of the world and then

we walk away. We are facing one of those problems with Ukraine.

In 1991, Bill Clinton, John Major, Boris Yeltsin and Leonid Kuchma – the then-rulers of the USA, UK, Russia and Ukraine, signed the Budapest Memorandum. It promised to protect Ukraine’s borders, in return for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons. It appeared to be a good decision then and now.

Our nation’s word is on the line with this treaty. While some might say it is none of our business. However, if you read the news media around the world, you will discover that other nations are watching closely the lack of action we have taken with our word on a treaty.

Finally, ABC and CNN reported a sorrowful fact for all us as Americans. Iraq and Afghanistan veterans rallied in Washington, D.C., to call attention to the suicide rate of American soldiers. They placed 1,896 flags on the National Mall to honor the 22 veterans a day who have committed suicide from January 1, 2014, to March 27, 2014.

Sen. John Walsh of Montana has introduced a bill in Congress asking for more money to help and support the need of our veterans.

Here’s one example.

Mother Judy Casper told reporters her son who committed suicide was torn by the thought that as he handed a little Afghan girl a bottle of water; the girl stepped on a mine reaching for the bottle of water. Mother Judy Casper said her son’s life was torn from that experience.

I hope you will take this opportunity to write, call, or email our Iowa Congressmen in Washington, D.C., act now to support our veterans from the longest war that America has ever fought. It is hoped that Sen. Walsh’s bill can be passed by Memorial Day.

Honduras update

By Ken Voltmer New Virginia

Thank you for your giving to the feeding program in the past. Seventeen hundred school children are continuing to be fed. With the help of the Honduran government, the children are being fed five days a week.

Please consider helping this ministry to continue. All donations are

used for the feeding.

I will be returning to Honduras April 9 for two weeks again. Many people are involved in this endeavor; a woman who leads the program, as well as several mothers who prepare the food at each school.

A fellow Gideon and I gave out 800 Spanish New Testaments to high schools in the mountain areas. This took place last October.

Thank you for your help.

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According to Sinclair, a supervisor in Wayne County told her they closed three bridges in the past week. She said she is constantly working on the issue to try to find the right solution.

Pilot manager’s input Will Sanders, regional manager for Pilot Travel Centers, said he wanted to echo the fact the infrastructure needs help.

However, he said the company’s concern is their number one customer with revenue and profitability, which are the over-the-road truck drivers

from other states who drive through Iowa and go elsewhere.

Those truck drivers are being informed on where to fuel their vehicles for the best price. Sanders said it would be easy to bypass the state of Iowa.

“From a diesel perspective right now, the tax on fuel is 41.7 cents,” Sanders said. “So, we’re already nearly 7 cents higher on diesel tax than Missouri, and if we go an additional 10 cents, it’s going to make it a competitive disadvantage for us, especially this location, to fight against Missouri.”

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Revenue estimating conference keeps FY 2015 revenue at December level

By Rep. Joel Fry

The Fry Times

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

The state’s Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met recently to review and revise state revenue estimates for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The meeting produced a unique result – no change. General fund revenue for FY 2014 is projected to by $6.6822 billion and for FY 2015 the figure remains at $6.9832 billion.

State law requires the threemember board to meet once during the legislative session to refine the revenue estimates for the current year and for the budget year that is being developed by the general assembly. If the REC’s estimate for the next fiscal year were to be reduced, the governor would have been required to revise and resubmit his budget. If the

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estimate goes up, the Legislature is not allowed to spend the increase.

Since their last meeting in mid-December, there had been some concern the REC would be forced to lower its projection for FY 2015. In January and February, general fund receipts were not growing at a significant pace. That changed

toward the end of February and into March, where personal income tax receipts began to show steadier growth.

At the Thursday meeting, all three members of the REC expressed the belief that the Iowa economy is growing but not at the pace experienced during the past few years. But, all three members also expressed concern over the agricultural economy in Iowa. For each of the members, the key word was “caution.” While Iowa’s economy is growing, there are items that could darken the picture going forward.

The group did revise the gaming revenue projections down for both FY 2014 and FY 2015. They agreed that gaming receipts would be $3.6 million less in both years. This will result in a $7.2 million reduction of available RIIF funds in FY 2015.

THE VILLAGE: Continued from Page 1

• The Village didn’t replace a former director who left in August. The Village named two women as interim co-directors, a position they still hold.

Waterman said they received a “meager increase in salary.”

“Probably, that’s the biggest financial step that was made,” he said.

• The Village hasn’t changed anything or made new plans with the 3-year-olds.

“From day one, back in September, when the facts were laid out in front of us, we agreed, when this agreement is done, this June 30, it’s going to have to be rewritten, as far as the 3-yearolds,” Waterman said. “We saw that. There’s no question about what the future is.”

Memo of understanding • Waterman discussed an agreement of a “memo of understanding” that was signed by himself and Clarke School Board President Gerard Linskens that represents the two entities of the school district and The Village.

Waterman said 3-year-olds are mentioned in two different places in the memo, including sections about 3-year-olds being enrolled in The Village if space

is available and having private tuition.

Parents of 3-year-olds do pay private tuition, but it’s “not close to being enough,” Waterman said.

• There were issues with cutting the program off April 1, rather than May 15. The point is to finish the present program until the end of the school year.

• The Village will be consulting its attorney to figure out what their option are for the rest of the school year.

Hands are tied “I don’t think there’s anybody on this board who would not want to continue,” said Steve O’Tool, Clarke School Board member. “What we’re running into is the legality of it … that it is illegal for us to fund it. I don’t know what we can do.”

Board members said the reason for cutting funding off at April 1 is about fixing the legal problem as soon as possible, rather than knowingly breaking the law with waiting until May 15.

Gonzales affirmed the school’s legal officials have already reviewed the memo of understanding with The Village before coming to its legal conclusion for the board.

An email from Gonzales to the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune states, “I’m pretty sure we sign a new agreement every year.

Steve Waterman, Dena White, Jill Kiger, Ruth White and I will begin meeting in the very near future to discuss the content of the new memo of understanding so it more accurately reflects the changes that will need to be made for future operations.”

Anything that can be done?

Linskens said he wanted to try to play devil’s advocate and inquired if there was a way to fund it until May. “I think the message has been sent very clearly to us that this is not something that we can continue with, and now the department knows what situation we’re in,” Gonzales said. “And, if we continue, we’re basically thumbing our nose at legal advice. It is what it is, unfortunately. I think that the board was very clear in their intent last meeting that we wanted to do whatever we could to help. And so, it’s not like the heart isn’t there for what we want to do for the kids. But, unfortunately, legally, we’re in a position where we can’t move forward and continue funding something illegally.”

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The proposed tax rate per $1,000 taxable valuation is $15.67615.

“This year’s publication was $15.67, so we published 12 cents more (per thousand) this year than last,” Gonzales said.

Also approved

The school board approved these facets of the budget: • The regular physical plant and equipment levy at .33/$1,000 rate for the 2014-15 budget.

• The voted physical plant and equipment levy at $.54184/$1,000 rate with 5 percent income surtax for the 201415 budget.

• The management fund at $315,000 for the 2014-15 budget.

• The debt service at $200,000 for the 2014-15 budget.

• The general fund levy at $13.12084 for the 2014-15 budget.

• The overall district levy rate at $15.67615 for the 2014-15 budget.

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Joel, left, and Tanner Fry, center, of Osceola visit Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Monday, March 24, in Washington, D.C.

Frys visit Grassley in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, met with Joel and Tanner Fry of Osceola during their visit to Washington, D.C., March 24.

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Clarke County Public Health plans community baby shower for public health week For the first time in decades, the current generation isn’t as healthy as the one that came before. Communities need to band together against his disturbing trend to make sure that children and young adults have bright, healthy futures.

Public Health helps communities identify the resources and information available to keep everyone healthy and safe.

To celebrate the National Public Health Week April 7 – 11, Clarke County Public Health is asking Clarke County to participate in a

community baby shower to supply the food pantry with needed baby diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.

Donations can be dropped off at the Clarke County Public Health office at 134 W. Jefferson St. in Osceola or at the Osceola Community Center. Also, an immunization clinic for children and adults will be held at the public health office on Wednesday, April 9, by appointment.

For more information, contact Sandy Eddy RN, Clarke County Public Health at 641-342-3724.

Children’s architecture drawings on exhibit The public is invited to take time to enjoy more than 50 drawings by Clarke County children in grades kindergarten through sixth on display at HyVee Food Stores’s dining area, 510 W. McLane St., in Osceola.

The art will be on display until Tuesday, April 15.

Students were encouraged to get creative and draw a piece of architecture they like where windows are an important part of the building. By asking children to draw one of their favorite cultural or historic buildings in town, they will begin to look at and appreciate the architecture around them.

All entries will be handdelivered to Des Moines for the statewide judging.

Winners will be selected

from nine regions in the state according to age groups.

The “Architecture by Children Drawing Contest” is sponsored statewide by the Iowa Architecture Foundation, Holmes Murphy and Casey’s General Store.

Local project supporters include Clarke Area Arts Council, Murray Schools, Clarke Community Schools, HyVee and the Kimball Family Foundation.

Clarke Area Arts Council joins others in the community interested in architecture.

Molly Naumann, architectural historian, will return this spring for the fifth year as an Artist-in-the-Schools increasing awareness of our area’s architecture and it’s importance in history, economy and lifestyle.

Band, choir students perform at state solo and ensemble contest Clarke band and chorus students on a great job at the 3A State Solo and Ensemble contest held at Clarke Community School District on Saturday, March 29.

The choir received six “Division I - Superior ratings,” four “Division II - Excellent ratings,” and two “Division III - Good ratings.”

The band received 21 “Division I - Superior ratings,” 15 “Division II - Excellent ratings,” and three “Divi-

sion III - Good” ratings.

No “IV - Fair” or “V Poor” ratings were received by either group.

Taylor Hardy was chosen as the outstanding soloist for center three.

School officials would like to give a thank you to all the students and adults who worked at the contest.

It would not have been successful without all of their help. The time and dedication was much appreciated.

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By LARRY PETERSON OST sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

MURRAY — Keith Shields says it’s time to be a dad.

The Murray School Board accepted the resignation of their head football coach March 13.

Shields coached the Mustangs for 15 seasons, succeeding Dennis Shaw.

He had five playoff teams Shields in 2000, 2 0 1 0 , 2011, 2012 and 2013. His team in 2011 was state runner-up, and the 2012 team returned to the UNIDome in the semifinals.

His overall record with the Mustangs was 95-52.

“It was a tough decision,” Shields said. “Part of it is personal family reasons. My oldest daughter will be a freshman and she’ll run cross country for Clarke. I want to spend some time supporting her.

I don’t want to walk away from football completely, but I need to be a little more flexible with my time to be a dad.”

Murray had a winning record under Shields in 11 of 15 seasons, including 10 of the last 11. He was the Iowa Football Coaches Association 8-player Coach of the Year after the 12-2 season in 2011, when the Mustangs captured their first-ever playoff wins en route to the championship game against FremontMills.

“I attribute the success we have enjoyed to the hard-working kids, hard working assistant coaches (many of whom volunteered their time) and tremendous support from the administration, school board, staff, student body and community,” Shields said. “Very few times did we not have more fans at games than our opponents, whether it be at home or on the road.”

After some tough seasons in the mid-1990s, Creston native Dennis Shaw infused some energy into their program with records of 3-6 in 1997 and 6-3 in 1998.

“We were able to build on the foundation Dennis Shaw built here,” Shields said. “I thank former AD Jerry Brown for giving me the opportunity as a head coach in 1999, and the continued support of current

AD Jerry Shields.”

During his tenure, Shields passed current staff member and elementary principal, Danny Jensen, in football coaching victories at Murray. Jensen remains the school’s softball coach and assistant basketball coach.

“Danny Jensen has been a tremendous mentor for me and contributes countless hours to every one of our school programs,” Shields said.

Memories Shields said he has a long list of memories from his 15 years as head coach, but none top the run of games in the second half of the 2011 season.

“After losing at AdairOST file photo by LARRY PETERSON Casey by 40 points mid- Murray head football coach Keith Shields looks on from the sidelines during his team’s way through the season, loss at Adair-Casey on Sept. 27. Shields resigned as head football coach on March 13. we went on a winning He is the school’s all-time winningest coach. streak that took us to the state championship game,” nal road win at A-C to get 1999, and he has been the their first district title in 12 Shields said. “After get- to the UNI-Dome is prob- top assistant since then. years in 2012.

Shields and Baker would ting a huge win in an ex- ably at the top of my list, He has been our defensive and then to defeat Clarkscoordinator since 1999.” both prefer to stay inciting week nine game at ville in the semis will be Baker was the Iowa volved with the Murray CAM (to get a home playa stretch of games that is Football Coaches Assofootball program in some off game), we attained our ciation 8-player Assistant capacity if the new leadernumber one goal of 2011 hard to top.”

Shields said longtime as- Coach of the Year after ship presents the opportuby winning the first playoff game in Murray history sistant Steve Baker is also the Mustangs captured nity, Shields said. against Twin Cedars. We resigning.

“Steve Baker came on then carried that momentum to a dominating home board at Murray the same victory over longtime nem- time I did in 1997,” Shields eses Lenox. The quarterfi- said. “We were hired as head coach and assistant in

Sports briefs Free clinics USA Baseball coach and former SWCC head coach Bill Krejci is hosting three youth baseball/softball camps in the upcoming days.

The camps, free of charge, will be held at Southwestern Community College in Creston. Dates and times are as follows: April 12 — (Hitting) grades 2-5, 1-3 p.m.; grades 6 and up, 3-5 p.m.

April 13 — (Pitchers/ Catchers), 1-3 p.m.

Patton places MURRAY — Murray senior Kate Patton placed high in three events Saturday at the Central College high school indoor track meet.

Patton placed fourth in the 55 meters in 7.36,

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Patton is a returning placewinner in four events in the state meet in Class 1A. She was second in the 100 meters, third in the 200 Patton meters, fifth in the 400 meters and eighth in the long jump.

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and Murray Lady Mustangs were not only successful on the court this past season, with a 17-7 and 20-3 record, respectively, but they also excelled in the classroom.

The boys basketball team had a combined GPA of 3.193 and qualified for the Excellence in Academic Achievement award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association.

The girls basketball team had a combined GPA of 3.800 and qualified for the Distinguished Academic Achievement award from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

These awards include all players and managers on the teams. It was the highest GPA the girls basketball team has ever had.

Spring sports The spring sports season kicks off today, with the Clarke Lady Indians hosting a pair of events.

The track and field team hosts the DeWitt Invitational, beginning at 5 p.m.

Other area teams competing in the meet are Murray, Interstate 35 and Central Decatur.

The girls tennis team hosts Saydel, beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Look for the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune’s Spring Sports Guide in the April 10 edition of the OST for complete schedules for all area teams.

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Clarke County Hospital saves county $2.1 million in taxes Clarke County Hospital has saved Clarke County taxpayers $2.1 million by asking for less tax dollars than previously sanctioned, 10 years in a row.

For fiscal year 2015, Clarke County Hospital is only requesting 42 percent of the hospital’s authorized levy rate.

Clarke County Hospital is unique in the sense that no other county hospital in Iowa has been able to consistently improve the

quality of services and equipment while reducing financial dependence on county taxes over the span of a decade.

In fact, most county hospitals across the U.S. are increasing tax requirements in order to maintain or improve services.

Clarke County Hospital is focused to address the needs of the community, both in healthcare and the local economy.

“We are dedicated to the

people of Clarke County to be financially responsible and therefore feel that it is important to keep our commitment of not asking the Clarke County tax payers for additional tax dollars,” said Brian Evans, Clarke County Hospital chief executive officer.

Though receiving less funding from tax dollars, investments in equipment and personnel have not been compromised. Clarke County Hospital leads

Iowa rural hospitals in telemedicine capabilities and advanced diagnostic equipment.

In 2013, Clarke County Hospital was awarded the 2013 Excellence in Patient Care and was recognized as a Top 100 Iowa Workplace for the second year in a row.

About Clarke County Hospital Clarke County Hospital is a 25-bed, critical access hospital with advanced di-

agnostic and telemedicine technology.

Through telemedicine and visiting physicians, patients can receive specialized care close to home, including cardiology; nephrology; neurology; oncology; hepatology; general and vascular surgery; orthopedics; dermatology; pulmonology; gastroenterology; urology; and ear, nose and throat (ENT) services.

Clarke County Hospi-

tal emergency department operates the counties ambulance service with two ambulances and a staff of certified personnel who are readily available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The hospital campus also includes UnityPoint Clinic – Family Medicine at Clarke County.

Since its foundation in 1953, Clarke County Hospital has been a healthcare cornerstone of the south central Iowa community.

Weekly best losers were Rosie Smith and Theresa Cazassa. They received the fruit and money packages.

Monthly best loser was Rosie Smith. She received

a special prize from Kathy Sharp.

Though there was not an official quarterly best loser or runner-up winner, Kathy Sharp recognized Irvel Os-

hel for her accomplishments and a prize.

Noodles were the forbidden food.

Weekly prize winners were:

“Lois Dory” dish cloth — Theresa Cazassa “Karen Adwell” hanger — Charlotte Jones For a program, there was a “round-table” discussion

about “What kind of a caretakers are we?” There were a lot of good ideas presented and helpful suggestions made to help people take better care of themselves.

CLUB NEWS Osceola “Slimming With Friends” met Thursday, March 26, at Osceola First Christian Church with Kathy Sharp presiding and 13 members present.

OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Jason Gibson, 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. Matt Floyd, pastor. 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. 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, Douglas Berry, evangelist, 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 Society-Priesthood.

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

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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 342-6603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

- Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. 641-414-3740. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School.

10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday evening services - 6 p.m. Point of contact — 641-4143740.

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40 days in the desert

By Father David Polich St. Bernard Catholic Church

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry.” (Matthew 4;1-2) For most of us the desert probably evokes an image of an arid, stark and hot expanse of land — quite different from the surroundings we are used to.

For the people of biblical times, it was both a real and symbolic place of refuge from society, a place for contemplation and prayer. The distractions of everyday life are left behind. One is alone to open oneself to the call of God. That process, however, often includes contending with the darkest powers of temptation.

The account of Jesus going out into the desert comes in the Scriptures after his baptism by John in the Jordan River.

He has left his home and now prepares to embark on a new chapter in his life. His time in the desert is a time of preparation. When the devil tempts him with lures of earthly comfort, power and glory, Jesus shows this to be a time of decision as well.

As will happen at several other junctures during his public life, his clear decision is faithfulness to the mission for (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., The Rev. Dr. Al Adams, minister, Sunday - 9 a.m. Sunday school for all, 10 a.m.

- Worship, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Soul Cafe worshipful supper.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. Cass Young, pastor. 641-342-7110. 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, 641-3423121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. God’s Service. 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Elders & Deacons meeting.

OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley.

Sunday - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. - Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo.com.

Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m. - Church

Service.

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-3422850. 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, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 8 and 10:15 a.m., Worship; 9 a.m. Sunday School. Nursery available.

HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248.

Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 11 a.m. - Sunday School.

which he was sent by the Father.

The 40 days of Lent are quite obviously meant to mirror Jesus’ 40 days in the desert.

Few of us have the ability or opportunity (even if we have the desire) to step out of our regular lives and head off to some remote and isolated locale to commune with the Creator for a month or more.

Nonetheless, we also need to find ways to step out of the regular routine, clear our heads and hearts and give God sufficient time to get through to us.

We need to shake free of the superficial and the trivial.

We need to contend with our own demons, whether internal or external.

We need to be honest with ourselves and with God about our goals, our motivation, our willingness or unwillingness to take seriously his call to us. These things entail more than the expenditure of an occasional hour in church. They also entail our putting our complete trust in the Father — as did Jesus.

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 Hillcrest Court, Chariton, IA (North on Highway 14). Rev. Sue Palmer. 641-7744911. Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

MURRAY

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor. Sunday - 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service.

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

Activities: Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

- Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. - Bible Study.

Wednesday - 3:30 p.m. - J.A.M. 7 p.m. - Bible Study/Youth Groups.

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Lilia Perez, Pastora.

1215 S. Main St, Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m.,

MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487. Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 11 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 CHURCH- 304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Keith Putney, pastor. 641449-3779. Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

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

NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-449-3421, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Church.

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TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641765-4782. 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, Rev. Lyle Ball, 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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BETHEL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH- 8 miles north of Ottawa, Dan Newell, pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship.

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the public. Superintendent Gonzales will work with the administrative team to create a schedule for writing articles to be published on both the website and monthly in the newspaper with the board pre-approving the articles before publication.

O'Tool and Deutsch moved to set March 31st at 6:30 p.m. for a special board meeting to review superintendent candidate materials in closed session. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and O'Tool moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 100 Legal Status of the School District, 101 Educational of the School District, Of Philosophy those drivers involved 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, in fatal who were 102.E1 Noticecrashes of Discrimination, 102.E2 Grievance Form for Complaints of Disreportedly distracted, crimination or Non-Compliance with the Federal or State Regulations Requiring Non30 to 39 year-olds had Docuthe Discrimination, 102.E3 Grievance mentation, Section 504ofStudent highest 102.E4 proportion cell and Parental Rights, 102.R1 Grievance Procedure, 103 Long-Range Needs Asphone involvement. sessment, 103.R1 Long-Range Needs Assessment, 104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment So the next time you Policy, 104.E1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment are pressed time, and Complaint Form,for 104.E2 AntiBullying/Harassment Witness Disclosure it seems like multitaskForm, 104.E3 Disposition of Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complainant Form, ing in the car is the Investibest 104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment gation Procedures.

Motion carried those (6-0). decision, remember Superintendent Gonzales reported on for firms that have completed site visits 3,328 lives that were taken the RFP project and once the proposal deadline is pastsomeone it will be determined if a because decided work session is needed to go over the prothey could do two things at posals to determine which firms they want to hear from or if they want all firms to once. text or is not present at aA workshop withcall each firm given equal time to present; we anyone received a worth your life, or worker's comp dividend payment of $6,011.46 else’s. from EMC; 3 administrators will be attending the Brightbytes workshop on April 28th to highlight our survey results and provide the means to develop an action plan for use of technology in classrooms; three sets of cameras for buses will be ordered soon.

O'Tool and White moved the Board adjourn to exempt session at 8:10 p.m. as permitted in Iowa Code 20.17(3) to discuss negotiations strategy. Roll Call vote showed Bailey, Bair, Deutsch, Linskens, O'Tool and White voting aye. There were no nay votes.

The board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m.

The next regular board meeting is April 14, 2014.

The Board adjourned at 8:20 p.m. following a motion by O'Tool and Bailey.

Gerard Linskens, President Ruth White, Board Secretary

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month DES MOINES — With ever increasing demands on personal and professional time in today’s busy society, learning to juggle multiple tasks is something we all face daily. As a result, a new traffic safety epidemic has emerged on America’s and Iowa’s roadways that demands immediate attention — distracted driving.

In 2012, 3,328 people were killed and 421,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.

One of the most alarming

and widespread forms of distracted driving is cell phone usage.

According to a Carnegie Mellon study, driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent. And, a report from the National Safety Council found that peoIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CLARKE COUNTY ple talking on cell phones THE STATE OF IOWA, Ex. Rel. CLARKE orMICHELLE sendingM. RIVERA, text messages COUNTY ATTORNEY, cause than one Aout of IN THE more INTEREST OF M.H., Child.

Juvenile No. JVJV009771 every four traffic collisions.

ORIGINAL NOTICE TO: Kalvin Harvey Text messaging is of You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk heightened concern be-of the above court, a Termination of Parental

Rights Petition in the above entitled action, along with an Order Appointing Counsel-Guardian ad Litem, Notice to Parents re Attorney fee Reimbursement and Order for Hearing; Motion for Publication and Order. The Petitioner is the State of Iowa, Ex. Rel., Michelle M. Rivera, Clarke County Attorney, whose address is Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213.

You are notified that there will be a hearing on the Termination of Parental Rights Petition before the Iowa District Court, Juvenile Division, in the District Courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse at Osceola, Iowa, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. on the 30th day of April, 2014.

You must serve a motion or answer with the Clerk of the Iowa District Court for Clarke County at the district courthouse in Osceola, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default maybe rendered against you and all relief requested in said Petition may be granted.

You are further advised that you have the right to be represented by legal counsel, and in the event you are financially unable to employ such counsel, the Court will employ one for you.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your ADA coordinator at (515) 285-3394.

If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

Linda Graves, Clerk

by Bobbie Fuller, designer Clerk of the Iowa District Court for Clarke County Clarke County Courthouse 100 S. Main Street Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of next publications: April 10, and April 17, 2014

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting of the Board of cause it Education combines three Administrative Conference Room 24, 2014 types ofMarch distraction – viPresident Linskens called the regular sual, manual andp.m.cognitive. meeting to order at 6:30 Board members present were Kelly Bailey, James In other words, inBair, Joe Deutsch, Gerard texting Linskens, Steve O'Tool, and Dena White. volves taking your eyes off Lori Helgevold was absent. Superintendent Businessoff Manager the Benita road,Gonzales, your hands the Ruth White, and sixteen guests were present. wheel and your mind off Deutsch and White moved approval of theagenda. taskMotion of driving. the carried (6-0).

The public hearing for Fiscal Year '15 Thewasage with moved the Budget held. group Bair and O'Tool to adopt the Fiscal Year '15 Budget at a greatest proportion of disproposed property tax rate of $15.67615 per $1,000 taxable valuation intracted drivers waswith thea 5% uncome surtax in Voted PPEL. Motion carried (6-0). der-20 age group in which O'Tool and White moved to approve the from theofMarch meeting 16minutes percent all10th drivers and March 17th workshop. Motion caryounger than 20 involved in ried (6-0).

Bair and Bailey moved to hire Brian fatalas crashes were Coach reported Cole Assistant Baseball contingent upon him receiving his coaching auto have been distracted thorization; hire Dave Henderson as Middle School Softball coach; and transfer while driving.

Aaron O'Tool from Industrial Technology teacher to At-Risk teacher. Motion carried (5-0-1 O'Tool abstained).

Bailey and White moved to approve college coursework for advancement on the salary schedule for Tracey Schlichte, "Issues in Education" and "Special Topics - Collaborative Communication for Teachers", each 3 hours from Morningside. Motion carried (6-0).

Sheila Overton, Tech Support; Ryan Sweeney, Activities Director; Tom Roff, Curriculum Director; and Randy Bolton, Assistant Elementary Principal each reported to the Board.

Superintendent Gonzales spoke regarding legal information from the Department of Education and School Attorney that she had no motion to recommend regarding funding additional space in the 4 Year Old Preschool rooms at The Village to help cover the cost for 3 years olds to attend.

Clarke County Board of Supervisors Steve Waterman, President of The Village Board spoke asking the school board to March 24, 2014 continue funding through May 15th to finThe Supervisors met in regular session ish out the current program. Board mem- in the Courthouse with the following bers understand the difficult situation The members present: Marvin McCann, Larry Village is in; however, it is not legal to use Keller and Myron Manley. Also present, public funds for private purposes. No ac- Auditor Janice White and Leland Crawtion was taken. ford. Chairman McCann called the meetBailey and Bair moved to accept the fi- ing to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley moved to nancial audit for FY'13. Motion carried (6- approve the agenda, seconded by Keller.

0).

"Ayes", all.

Discussion was held to determine ways Dave Gorsline, Michele Davis and Kim to do a better job of communicating with White arrived at 9:00 a.m. They explained the public. Superintendent Gonzales will the service that the Restoration Ranch, a work with the administrative team to cre- nonprofit organization, is providing for ate a schedule for writing articles to be our community and requested a donation published on both the website and month- from the county. The Board stated they are ly in the newspaper with the board pre-ap- unable to help at this time due to unexproving the articles before publication. pected expenses and the budget already O'Tool and Deutsch moved to set being set for the next year.

March 31st at 6:30 p.m. for a special Greg Kent and Jessica Conley arrived board meeting to review superintendent at 9:10 a.m. candidate materials in closed session. MoGorsline, Davis, White, Kent and Contion carried (6-0). ley left at 9:20 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Bair and O'Tool moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 100 Le- to approve Construction Permit #14-01, gal Status of the School District, 101 Edu- requested by Brian Crawford, for cleaning cational Philosophy of the School District, ditch around crossroad culvert on Idaho 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, Street in Section 25 of Ward Township, a 102.E1 Notice of Discrimination, 102.E2 total distance of 30 feet. "Ayes", all.

Grievance Form for Complaints of DisCrawford left at 9:30 a.m. crimination or Non-Compliance with FedThe Iowa Legislature passed, and the eral or State Regulations Requiring Non- Iowa Governor signed, SF2315, an Act reDiscrimination, 102.E3 Grievance Docu- lating to Redesign of Publicly Funded mentation, 102.E4 Section 504 Student Mental Health and Disability Services, to and Parental Rights, 102.R1 Grievance be provided by counties operating togethProcedure, 103 Long-Range Needs As- er as Regions. Moved by Manley, secondsessment, 103.R1 Long-Range Needs As- ed by Keller, that Clarke County shall ensessment, 104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment ter into the County Rural Offices of Social Policy, 104.E1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Services (CROSS) Region's 28E AgreeComplaint Form, 104.E2 Anti- ment to create a mental health and disabilBullying/Harassment Witness Disclosure ity service regional administrative entity, Form, 104.E3 Disposition of Anti-Bully- to provide local access to mental health ing/Harassment Complainant Form, and disability services for adults. "Ayes", 104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investi- all. gation Procedures. Motion carried (6-0).

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Superintendent Gonzales reported on to approve that the County Engineer firms that have completed site visits for should advertise and continue the process the RFP project and once the proposal to fill the position of Work-Crew Foredeadline is past it will be determined if a man, and hire a qualified individual. work session is needed to go over the pro- "Ayes", all. posals to determine which firms they want Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, to hear from or if they want all firms to to approve the Iowa Department of Transpresent at a workshop with each firm giv- portation Federal-aid Agreement for a Suren equal time to present; we received a face Transportation Program Project, No. worker's comp dividend payment of STP-S-C020(94)-5E-20 (Hopeville Road $6,011.46 from EMC; 3 administrators Bridge Project). "Ayes", all. will be attending the Brightbytes workMoved by Keller, seconded by Manley, shop on April 28th to highlight our survey to approve payment of claims submitted results and provide the means to develop from March 11 thru March 24, 2014. an action plan for use of technology in "Ayes", all. classrooms; three sets of cameras for buses Ability Network, Sup's.....................156.00 Alliant Energy, Util's.....................6,077.56 will be ordered soon.

O'Tool and White moved the Board ad- Animal Health & Surg, Sup's.............53.77 journ to exempt session at 8:10 p.m. as Atomic Termite, Serv ........................60.00 permitted in Iowa Code 20.17(3) to dis- B M Sales, Sup's.................................85.00 cuss negotiations strategy. Roll Call vote Booth, U. J., Serv................................66.99 showed Bailey, Bair, Deutsch, Linskens, Borness, Dave, Serv............................12.00 O'Tool and White voting aye. There were Chat Mobility, Util's.........................214.33 no nay votes.

Clarke Co Pub Heal, Serv ............7,874.99 The Revitalization board returnedArea to open Clarke Co Plan”; St Bank, Urban (the session “Urban at Revitalization andServ.................200.00 WHEREAS, pursu8:20top.m.

Electhe Coop, Util's...................528.90 ant the provisions of Chapter 404, before Clarke amending Urban Revitalization Plan, Competition Specialties, Sup's ........179.90 regular board meeting Aprila hearing; theThe Citynext must publish a notice andishold and WHEREAS, a proposed 2014 14, 2014.

Jessica, Exp'sand ......................168.55 Amendment to the Urban Revitalization PlanConley, has been prepared presented to the Board for adjourned at 8:20 for p.m.

Country Haven, Serv ....................1,460.10 CityThe Council consideration, thefolpurpose of extending the eligibility period for lowing a motion

by O'Tool and Bailey.

Services, Sup's as ...........................337.43 property tax abatement benefits, designatingCR certain property a blighted area and Gerard Linskens, President Pub...................111.92 Creston Publishing, amending the property tax abatement benefit schedules, which amendment is set forth Crossroads MentaltoHeal, Ruth White, Board Secretary as Exhibit A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, it is necessary set a date for a public hearing on the proposed 2014 Amendment toServ...............................................18,788.22 the Urban Revitalization Plan, pursuant Peggy, Exp's to Chapter 404; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS Cummings, RESOLVED by the City.................370.01 Council of the Reg, Sub.......................245.76 City of Osceola, Iowa, as follows: Section 1.Des ThisMoines Council shall meet on the 15th day of April, 2014 at 7 o’clock p.m., at the Council Chambers, Hall, at which time and Dixon, Sheryl,City Serv..........................331.00 Dvorak,will Travis, Rent........................200.00 place a public hearing will be held and proceedings be instituted and action taken to approve the proposed 2014 Amendment toEastside the Urban Revitalization Plan. Section 2.

Auto, Sup's ........................958.85 The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of theStores, proposed action, the time when Food.........................64.95 Fareway and place where said meeting will be held, by publication at least once not less than Freeman Enterprises, Lease..............200.00 seven days and not more than twenty days before saidFire/ meeting in Maint..............846.50 a legal newspaper of General Safety, general circulation in the City. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form: Hatfield, William, Exp's.....................50.00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2014 AMENDMENT TOSup's CITY OF OSCEOLA Highway Lumber, ....................64.89 URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That there is now Hiland Dairy, Milk...........................335.16 on file for public inspection in the office of theHy-Vee, City Clerk of the City of Osceola, Iowa, Sup's................................4,177.24 the 2014 Amendment to the Urban Revitalization theDues......................178.00 City, which proposes to Ia CoPlan Atty for Assn, extend the period of eligibility for property tax benefits, to designate certain Ia abatement Sec Of State, Sup's .........................21.02 property as a blighted area and to amend the Ia property tax abatement benefit schedules.

St Sheriff/ Dep Assn, Sch............250.00 Under the 2014 Amendment, all residential and commercial properties would be eliInfomax Off Sys, Sup's.....................829.39 gible for a property tax abatement for three years 100% ofAssn, new valuation added or up IowaonPub Heal Dues...............155.00 to ten years on a graduated scale of new valuation added. addition, certain property J P Auto, Sup'sIn...................................33.99 in the Meadows Subdivision would be eligibleJames, for a property abatement for ten years George, tax Serv............................24.00 on 100% of new valuation added. The City Council will meet Serv......................175.00 at 7 o’clock p.m., on the Jim's Sanitation, 15th day of April, 2014, at the Council Chambers, City Hall, at time a hearing Johnston, Raymond, which Serv...................12.00 will be held pursuant to the provisions of Chapter of the Code of Iowa on the proJones,404 Frank, Serv...............................24.00 posed amendment. At such public hearing all owners record of real property, any Kent, Greg,ofExp's .............................102.50 tenants, all “occupants” of city addresses, andLynn, any other person having an interest in the Debbie, Exp's ........................300.49 matter may appear and be heard for or againstM the&adoption of the proposed amendment.

M Ag Serv, Lawn.......................52.72 Published by order of the City Council of theMCity of Osceola, Iowa.

Ty Wheeler, City & M Sales, Equip......................1,215.00 Administrator. Section 3. All resolutions or parts resolutions in conflict herewith are MailofServices, Serv...........................258.68 hereby repealed. Passed and approved March 18, 2014.

Roll Call vote: Dorsey, aye, Mathias, Allan, Exp's..........................36.00 Walkup, aye, Hooper, aye, Schaff, aye, Fotiadis, aye;Comm motionAct carried.

Matura Agcy, Serv .......204.50 Motion by Dorsey and second by Walkup to approve RESOLUTION 2014-12 Mediacom, Serv................................269.83 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATING AN ALLEY Mertz, Julie, Serv .............................229.50 WHEREAS, the City of Osceola may vacateMidwest an alley, part of an alley, if the city OfforTech, Serv...................180.50 council determines it to be of no benefit to theMLK public pursuantServ to Code of Iowa Section Holdings, .......................200.00 354.23; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola is considering a proposal to vacate All Mosaic, Serv..................................2,738.19 of the North/South Alley abutting and adjoining Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6 in Block 2, of West Murray City, Water.............................53.83 Osceola. WHEREAS, it was the understanding of the adjacent property owners this Orchard Place, Serv ......................1,147.84 action had already been taken; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public Osceola Farm/Home, Sup's ...............11.94 hearing will be held in the council chambersOsceola on the 1st of April, 2014 at 7:00 PM, at Service, Sup's........................55.00 which time and place the Council will consider arguments for or against the vacation Osceola Vet Clinic, Sup's.....................3.54 of said alley, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED theRent.........................200.00 clerk be authorized and Osgood, that Dody, Patton, Lisa, Serv................................48.00 Graphic Edge Supplies . . . . . .Sup's.........................79.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . $236.54 Penick Electric, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71.84 Leslie Bowes, GardensMeter.........................147.00 Pitney Hach Company Supplies . . . . . .Serv . . . ..........................37.84 . . . . . . . . $430.00 Polk Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.67 Linda Persels Premier Off Equip, Maint...................48.16 Hd Supply Waterworks Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,287.50 Prevent Child Abuse Ia, .Serv.............42.50 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,429.15 Marc Elcock Robinsons, Sup's...............................210.66 Highway Lumber Service . . . . . Train . . . . ..........................400.00 . . . . . . . . $1,833.00 Ross, Ronnie, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.70 Micro Marketing Llc SIRWA, Water..................................312.25 Hutchinson Salt Company, Inc . . College, . . . . . . . Serv . . . . ...............250.00 . . . . . $132.00 SSupplies W Comm Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,171.15 Midamerica Sandata Tech,Books Serv...........................404.47 Hy-Vee Food Stores Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112.70 Schade, Mary J, Exp's.........................70.20 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98.83 Midwest Breathing Air Systems Schindler Elevator, Serv ..............2,554.42 Iowa Dept. Of Trans.

Supplies . . . . . . Sup's........................75.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.50 Senso Scientific, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135.72 Midwest Preschool, Office Tech.

Co. Seymour Serv ................666.00 Iowa Dept.Of Pub. Health Services . . . . . . . . .Serv..................424.08 . . . . . . . . . $125.03 Short Construction, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00 Midwest Underground Shred-It, Serv......................................41.94 Iowa One Call Services . Sup's.................................504.88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $212.26 Solutions, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Mike Fry Ia Resp Grp, Serv ........1,973.27 Southeast J P Auto Contribution . . . Sup's.....................144.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 Span Publishing, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115.45 Mike Henry Staples Advantage, Sup's.................486.22 Jerico Services Inc. Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 Star Equipment, Equip................36,893.00 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $594.00 New Pig Inc, Serv ..........................777.51 Stericycle Jim Cartwright Supplies . . . . . . . . Sup's . . . . ..................276.12 . . . . . . $93.99 Storey Kenworthy, Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 O’reilly Automotive Inc. The Family Place, Serv.................1,096.50 Kd Tires, Llc Supplies . . Ia, . . .Serv......................458.38 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.96 Treas State. .Of Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97.00 Osceola Farm & Home Visa, Sup's ........................................756.93 Keystone Laboratories, Inc Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $474.90 Wageworks, Serv..............................144.00 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,472.10 OsceolaCo Fire Dept.

Warren Heal, Serv ......................695.89 Kyle Wilson Reimb. . . . . .Serv............................286.29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.91 Waste Mgmt, Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 OsceolaCoSinclair Wayne Ag Ext,Service Serv ...............3,112.85 Lawson Products Inc. Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.36

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Loretta Anna Eckels Deceased.

Probate No.ESPR009894 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Loretta Anna Eckels Deceased, who died on or about January 21, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of February, 2014, the last will and testament of Loretta Anna Eckels, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of November 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Susan Ann Johnson was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 14th day of March, 2014.

Susan Ann Johnson Executor of estate 4062 49th Lane Norwalk, Iowa 50211 J. Michael Deege ICIS PIN No AT0002041 Attorney for executor Wilson, Deege, Despotovich, Riemenschneidef & Rittgers 4200 University Avenue Suite 424, West Des Moines Iowa 50266 Date of second publication: April 3, 2014

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Administrative Conference Room March 24, 2014 President Linskens called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Kelly Bailey, James Bair, Joe Deutsch, Gerard Linskens, Steve O'Tool, and Dena White.

Lori Helgevold was absent. Superintendent Benita Gonzales, Business Manager Ruth White, and sixteen guests were present.

Deutsch and White moved approval of the agenda. Motion carried (6-0).

The public hearing for Fiscal Year '15 Budget was held. Bair and O'Tool moved to adopt the Fiscal Year '15 Budget at a proposed property tax rate of $15.67615 per $1,000 taxable valuation with a 5% inIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT come surtax in Voted PPEL. Motion carFOR CLARKE COUNTY ried (6-0).

O'Tool and White moved to approve THE STATE OF IOWA, Ex. Rel. the minutes from the March 10th meeting MICHELLE M. RIVERA, CLARKE and March 17th workshop. Motion carCOUNTY ATTORNEY, IN THE INTEREST OF M.H., A Child. ried (6-0).

Juvenile No. JVJV009771 Bair and Bailey moved to hire Brian Cole as Assistant Baseball Coach continORIGINAL NOTICE gent upon him receiving his coaching auTO: Kalvin Harvey You are hereby notified that there is thorization; hire Dave Henderson as Midnow on file in the office of the Clerk of dle School Softball coach; and transfer the above court, a Termination of Parental Aaron O'Tool from Industrial Technology Rights Petition in the above entitled ac- teacher to At-Risk teacher. Motion carried tion, along with an Order Appointing (5-0-1 O'Tool abstained).

Bailey and White moved to approve Counsel-Guardian ad Litem, Notice to Parents re Attorney fee Reimbursement college coursework for advancement on and Order for Hearing; Motion for Publi- the salary schedule for Tracey Schlichte, cation and Order. The Petitioner is the "Issues in Education" and "Special Topics State of Iowa, Ex. Rel., Michelle M. - Collaborative Communication for TeachRivera, Clarke County Attorney, whose ers", each 3 hours from Morningside. Moaddress is Clarke County Courthouse, 100 tion carried (6-0).

Sheila Overton, Tech Support; Ryan S. Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213.

You are notified that there will be a Sweeney, Activities Director; Tom Roff, hearing on the Termination of Parental Curriculum Director; and Randy Bolton, Assistant Elementary Principal each reRights Petition before the OSCEOLA Iowa District CITY COUNCIL ported to the Board.

Court, Juvenile Division, in the District Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Superintendent Gonzales spoke regardCourtroom of the Clarke County Regular Court- Meeting house at Osceola, (UNOFFICIAL Iowa, at 1:30 –o'clock ing legal information from the Department NOT COUNCIL APPROVED) p.m.The on the day ofmet April, 2014. March of and p.m.

School thatwork she City30th Council on Tuesday, 18,Education 2014 at 7:00 forAttorney the regular hadMayor no motion to recommend regarding You must serve a motion or answer session.

The meeting was called to order by Pro Tem George Fotiadis with funding additional space in the 4 Year Old with the Clerk of the Iowa District Court the following present: Council Members: Dave Walkup, Chris Dorsey, Dan Hooper Preschool rooms were at The to help for Clarke CountyFred at the district court- City and Glen Schaff.

Diehl was absent.

Staff present TyVillage Wheeler–City/ house in Osceola, Iowa.

If you do– not, coverManager/ the cost for 3 years olds to attend.

Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward Accounting Assistant City Clerk, Dave judgment– Code by default rendered President TheEdVillage Leonard Enforcermaybe and Marty Duffus –Steve PoliceWaterman, Chief. Also present of were Stoll, BoardCeleste spoke Jackson, asking the school boardand to againstLumsden, you and all relief McCuddin, requested inBill saidTrickey, Derek Donnie Sarah Hettinger continue funding through May 15th to finothers didn’t sign in.

Petitionthat may be granted. ishtoout the current program.allBoard Motion

by Schaff and second Hooper approve the agenda, votingmemaye You are further advised that youbyhave the rightcarried. to be represented by legal coun- bers understand the difficult situation The motion brought to Council’s there is however, no sidewalk sel, Sarah and inHettinger the event you are financiallyattention Village is in; it isbetween not legalGustin to use public for private purposes.onNothere acand McPherson which isthe heavily andfunds expressed her concerns Court traffic unable to employStreet such counsel, being no sidewalk Celeste Jacksontion presented pictures and concerns regardwas taken. will employ one forpresented. you. ingIftheyou property Truman Road) across herBailey property TrumantoRoad) require(1305 the assistance of auxiland(1304 Bair moved acceptthat thethe fiCity needs into.toBill Trickeyinpresented to Council flyers Motion regarding growth court nancial iary aids or look services participate auditsome for FY'13. carried (6in Osceola. because of a disability, immediately call 0).

Wheeler – City atAdministrator/Clerk to Council thetoengineering serDiscussion was held determine ways yourTyADA coordinator (515) 285-3394. presented vices withimpaired, Clapsaddle-Garber Municipal Airport Box Hanger do a better job of communicating with to Osceola If youagreement are hearing call Relayfor the project.

Motion

by Schaff and second by Walkup to approve the agreement, all voting Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. will the public.

Superintendent Gonzales aye, and motion carried.

Linda Graves, Clerk work with the administrative team to creTy Wheeler by – City Administrator/Clerk informed Council on the branding project Bobbie Fuller, designer ate a schedule for writing articles to be and Bill Trickey CCDC a checkpublished for $6,475.00 branding and project. monthon bothforthethewebsite Clerk of–the Iowa presented District Court Motion by Hooper and second

by Dorsey thenewspaper contribution andtheapproval of the ly in the with board pre-apfor Clarke Countyto accept branding project, voting 4 ayesCourthouse and 1 nay, motion carried.

Clarke County proving the articles before publication.

Ty Wheeler – City100 Administrator/Clerk present council a committee S. Main Street O'Toolto and Deutsch moved for to the set Downtown Streetscape projectIowa with50213 the following on thep.m. appearance comMarch members 31st at 6:30 for a special Osceola, mittee the CCDC:April Todd Dr. Hoadley, Walkup, and Ryan to review superintendent board meeting Dave Date ofthrough next publications: 10,Thompson, and Lundquist.

Council recommended includingcandidate the appearance along with, materialscommittee in closed session.

MoApril 17, 2014 Historic Preservation commission member, Derek Lumsden with Chamber, and making tion carried (6-0).

Bill Trickey, City Administrator and mayor a non-voting member.

Motion by Hooper Bair and O'Tool moved to approve the and second by Dorsey to approve the committee for the downtown Streetscape project, second reading of Board Policies: 100 Levoting 3 ayes, 1 nay and Walkup abstained from the vote. gal Status of the School District, 101 EduMotion by Schaff and second by Hoopercational to accept the agreement for transfer of Philosophy of the School District, public road jurisdiction of Highway 152, all voting aye, motion carried. Opportunity, 102 Equal Educational Motion by Hooper and second by Dorsey 102.E1 to approve the amended consent order for Notice of Discrimination, 102.E2 the IDNR, which will require the City to inspect the downtown district sanitary Grievance Form business for Complaints of Disand storm lines. All voting aye, motion carried. crimination or Non-Compliance with FedMotion by Schaff and second by Hoopereral to set publicRegulations hearing for Requiring April 15thNonat 7 or State PM for the amendment of the City’s Urban Revitalization RESOLUTION NO. Discrimination,Plan.

102.E3 Grievance Docu2014-11 To fix a date of meeting for a publicmentation, hearing on 102.E4 a proposed 2014 Amendment Section 504 Student to the Osceola Urban Revitalization Plan WHEREAS, the Rights, City of Osceola, Iowa (the and Parental 102.R1 Grievance “City”), pursuant to and in strict complianceProcedure, with all laws to theNeeds City, and 103applicable Long-Range Asin particular the provisions of Chapter 404 of the Code103.R1 of Iowa (“Chapter 404”), has sessment, Long-Range Needs Asdesignated an area of the City as an urbansessment, revitalization area (the “Osceola Urban 104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Revitalization Area”) and has adopted an urban plan for the Osceola Policy,revitalization 104.E1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form, 104.E2 AntiAlliant Energy Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Witness . . . . . $60,801.30 Bullying/Harassment Disclosure Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,647.59 Clarke Electric Coop Form, 104.E3 Disposition of Anti-BullyAmazon.Com Credit Utilities . . . . . . . . Complainant . . . . . . . . . $4,904.36 ing/Harassment Form, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $388.97 Continental Research Corp.

104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment InvestiBaker & Taylor Entertainment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . carried . . . . $317.45 gation Procedures. Motion (6-0).

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260.87 Corey Clark Superintendent Gonzales reported on Birds & Blooms Contribution . . . .completed . . . . . . . . .site . . $300.00 firms that have visits for Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.98 Creston Publishing Company the RFP project and once the proposal Capital City Equipment Co. Publication . . . . it. .will . . . .be . . determined . . . $1,433.55 deadline is past if a Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $989.89 D&D Pest Control work session is needed to go over the proCapper’s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 posals to determine which firms they want Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 Darron to hear Toney from or if they want all firms to Card Service Center Servicesat. a. .workshop . . . . . . . . with . . . . each . . . $131.25 present firm givSupplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.01 Diamond Oil Co en equal time to present; we received a Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,817.52of Casey’s General Stores, Inc. worker's comp dividend . payment Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,935.75 Donna Phillips $6,011.46 from EMC; 3 administrators Center Point Large Print Services . . . . . . . . the . . . .Brightbytes . . . . . . $240.00 will be attending workSupplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $176.16 Donnie shop on Mccuddin April 28th to highlight our survey Centurion Technologies Contribution . . . . . . the . . . means . . . . . . to$300.00 results and provide develop Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00 Electronic Eng. for Co. use of technology in an action plan Chat Mobility Services . . .three . . . .sets . . . of . . .cameras . . . . . $764.95 classrooms; for buses Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160.71 Elliott Co. soon. will be Oil ordered Chem-Sult Inc. Fuel . . . . and . . . .White . . . . .moved . . . . . .the . . Board $397.85 O'Tool adSupplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,158.20 Feld Fire journ to exempt session at 8:10 p.m. as Chesnut Lawn & Landscape Service . in . . .Iowa . . . . .Code . . . . .20.17(3) . . . . $214.00 permitted to disServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00 Ferrellgas cuss negotiations strategy. Roll Call vote City Of Murray Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.62 showed Bailey, Bair, Deutsch, Linskens, Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,947.67 Fisher Scientific O'Tool and White voting aye. There were City Of Woodburn Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172.03 no nay votes.

Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $982.56 Friday Co.returned to open session at The Ins. board Clarke Co. Reservoir Comm.

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,346.00

the service that the Restoration Ranch, a Ia Co Atty Assn, Dues......................178.00 nonprofit organization, is providing for Ia Sec Of State, Sup's .........................21.02 Ia St Sheriff/ Dep Assn, Sch............250.00 our community and requested a donation OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE from the county. The Board stated they are Infomax Off Sys, Sup's.....................829.39 unable to help at this time due to unex- Iowa Pub Heal Assn, Dues...............155.00 pected expenses and the budget already J P Auto, Sup's ...................................33.99 James, George, Serv............................24.00 being set for the next year.

Greg Kent and Jessica Conley arrived Jim's Sanitation, Serv......................175.00 Johnston, Raymond, Serv...................12.00 at 9:10 a.m.

Gorsline, Davis, White, Kent and Con- Jones, Frank, Serv...............................24.00 Kent, Greg, Exp's .............................102.50 ley left at 9:20 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Lynn, Debbie, Exp's ........................300.49 to approve Construction Permit #14-01, M & M Ag Serv, Lawn.......................52.72 requested by Brian Crawford, for cleaning M & M Sales, Equip......................1,215.00 ditch around crossroad culvert on Idaho Mail Services, Serv...........................258.68 Street in Section 25 of Ward Township, a Mathias, Allan, Exp's..........................36.00 Matura Comm Act Agcy, Serv .......204.50 total distance of 30 feet. "Ayes", all.

Mediacom, Serv................................269.83 Crawford left National at 9:30 a.m.

The Weaththere is plenty of room if The Iowa Legislature passed, and the Mertz, Julie, Serv .............................229.50 Off Tech, Service conducting people haveServ...................180.50 large groups Iowaer Governor signed,is SF2315, an Act re- Midwest lating to Redesign of Publicly Funded MLK Holdings, Serv .......................200.00 planning to attend. storm training atto7 Mosaic, Serv..................................2,738.19 Mental Healthspotter and Disability Services, City,class Water.............................53.83 be provided by counties operating is sponsored by p.m. Tuesday, April togeth15, at MurrayThe er as Regions. Moved by Manley, second- Orchard Place, Serv ......................1,147.84 Osceola Farm/Home, Sup's ...............11.94 ed by Keller, thatCommunity Clarke County shall enClarke County Emergency Clarke High ter into the County Rural Offices of Social Osceola Service, Sup's........................55.00 Management Agency. For School’s 800 Osceola Vet Clinic, Sup's.....................3.54 Services (CROSS)auditorium, Region's 28E AgreeDody, Rent.........................200.00 mentN. to Jackson create a mental health and disabil- Osgood, more information, call 641St. ity service regional administrative entity, Patton, Lisa, Serv................................48.00 Electric, Sup's.........................79.99 to provide to mental 342-6654.

Thislocalis access a free class,health and Penick and disability services for adults. "Ayes", Pitney Bowes, Meter.........................147.00 Polk Co Sheriff, Serv .........................37.84 all.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Premier Off Equip, Maint...................48.16 to approve that the County Engineer Prevent Child Abuse Ia, Serv.............42.50 should advertise and continue the process Robinsons, Sup's...............................210.66 to fill the position of Work-Crew Fore- Ross, Ronnie, Train .........................400.00 man, and hire a qualified individual. SIRWA, Water..................................312.25 S W Comm College, Serv ...............250.00 "Ayes", all.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Sandata Tech, Serv...........................404.47 to approve the Iowa Department of Trans- Schade, Mary J, Exp's.........................70.20 portation Federal-aid Agreement for a Sur- Schindler Elevator, Serv ..............2,554.42 face Transportation Program Project, No. Senso Scientific, Sup's........................75.00 STP-S-C020(94)-5E-20 (Hopeville Road Seymour Preschool, Serv ................666.00 Short Construction, Serv..................424.08 Bridge Project). "Ayes", all.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Shred-It, Serv......................................41.94 to approve payment of claims submitted Solutions, Sup's.................................504.88 from March 11 thru March 24, 2014. Southeast Ia Resp Grp, Serv ........1,973.27 Span Publishing, Sup's.....................144.00 "Ayes", all.

Ability Network, Sup's.....................156.00 Staples Advantage, Sup's.................486.22 Alliant Energy, Util's.....................6,077.56 Star Equipment, Equip................36,893.00 Animal Health & Surg, Sup's.............53.77 Stericycle Inc, Serv ..........................777.51 Atomic Termite, Serv ........................60.00 Storey Kenworthy, Sup's .................276.12 B M Sales, Sup's.................................85.00 The Family Place, Serv.................1,096.50 Booth, U. J., Serv................................66.99 Treas State Of Ia, Serv......................458.38 Borness, Dave, Serv............................12.00 Visa, Sup's ........................................756.93 Chat Mobility, Util's.........................214.33 Wageworks, Serv..............................144.00 Clarke Co Pub Heal, Serv ............7,874.99 Warren Co Heal, Serv ......................695.89 Clarke Co St Bank, Serv.................200.00 Waste Mgmt, Serv............................286.29 Clarke Elec Coop, Util's...................528.90 Wayne Co Ag Ext, Serv ...............3,112.85 Competition Specialties, Sup's ........179.90 Wayne Co Pub Heal, Serv ...............215.00 Conley, Jessica, Exp's ......................168.55 Welker, Anne, Serv.............................12.00 Country Haven, Serv ....................1,460.10 Welker, Dwaine, Serv.........................12.00 CR Services, Sup's ...........................337.43 West Pmt Center, Serv..................1,140.98 Creston Publishing, Pub...................111.92 White, Janice, Exp's ...........................94.03 Willson & Pechacek, Legal..............532.05 Crossroads Mental Heal, Serv...............................................18,788.22 Windstream, Serv..........................1,252.40 Cummings, Peggy, Exp's .................370.01 Winship, Paul, Exp's ........................123.00 Having no other business, Keller Des Moines Reg, Sub.......................245.76 Dixon, Sheryl, Serv..........................331.00 moved to adjourn, seconded by Manley.

Dvorak, Travis, Rent........................200.00 "Ayes", all. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Eastside Auto, Sup's ........................958.85 noon.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Fareway Stores, Food.........................64.95 Freeman Enterprises, Lease..............200.00 Attest: Janice M White, Auditor General Fire/ Safety, Maint..............846.50 Hatfield, William, Exp's.....................50.00 OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Highway Lumber, Sup's ....................64.89 WORK SESSION Hiland Dairy, Milk...........................335.16 Monday, March 24, 2014 Hy-Vee, Sup's................................4,177.24 (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL Ia Co Atty Assn, Dues......................178.00 APPROVED) Ia Sec Of State, Sup's .........................21.02 The City Council met on Monday, Ia St Sheriff/ Dep Assn, Sch............250.00 March 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for a work Infomax Off Sys, Sup's.....................829.39 session. The meeting was called to order Iowa Pub Heal Assn, Dues...............155.00 by Mayor Pro Tem George Fotiadis with J P Auto, Sup's ...................................33.99 the following present: Council Members: James, George, Serv............................24.00 Dave Walkup, Dan Hooper and Glenn Jim's Sanitation, Serv......................175.00 Schaff. Chris Dorsey and Fred Diehl were Johnston, Raymond, Serv...................12.00 absent. City Staff present were Ty WheelJones, Frank, Serv...............................24.00 er-City/Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Kent, Greg, Exp's .............................102.50 Ward - Accounting Manager/ Assistant Lynn, Debbie, Exp's ........................300.49 City Clerk, Marc Elcock - City Attorney M & M Ag Serv, Lawn.......................52.72 and Dave Leonard - Code Enforcement M & M Sales, Equip......................1,215.00 Officer/Building Inspector. Also present Mail Services, Serv...........................258.68 were Ed Stoll, and Bill Trickey.

Mathias, Allan, Exp's..........................36.00 Motion by Schaff and second by HoopMatura Comm Act Agcy, Serv .......204.50 er to approve the agenda, all voting aye Mediacom, Serv................................269.83 motion carried.

Mertz, Julie, Serv .............................229.50 Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk Midwest Off Tech, Serv...................180.50 open discussion regarding a proposed deMLK Holdings, Serv .......................200.00 velopment agreement with Rueters. After Mosaic, Serv..................................2,738.19 long discussion motion by Hooper and Murray City, Water.............................53.83 second by Schaff to offer : 1) 3 years, Orchard Place, Serv ......................1,147.84 100% Tax Abatement on all new value 2) Osceola Farm/Home, Sup's ...............11.94 Following the 3 years of Tax Abatement, Osceola Service, Sup's........................55.00 10 years 100% Tax Rebate on all new valOsceola Vet Clinic, Sup's.....................3.54 ue. With the conditions of: 1) Rueters give Osgood, Dody, Rent.........................200.00 the city a sewer easement if/when we need Patton, Lisa, Serv................................48.00 one. 2) The property must stay a commerPenick Electric, Sup's.........................79.99 cial property 3) the agreement is nonPitney Bowes, Meter.........................147.00 transferable 4) The rebate will be on an Polk Co Sheriff, Serv .........................37.84 annual appropriation basis. Roll Call Vote: Premier Off Equip, Maint...................48.16 Schaff, aye; Hooper, aye; Walkup, aye; Prevent Child Abuse Ia, Serv.............42.50 Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, absent, Motion carRobinsons, Sup's...............................210.66 ried.

Ross, Ronnie, Train .........................400.00 There being no further business, moSIRWA, Water..................................312.25 tion by Schaff and second by Walkup to S W Comm College, Serv ...............250.00 adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM. All votSandata Tech, Serv...........................404.47 ing aye, motion carried.

Schade, Mary J, Exp's.........................70.20 George Fotiadis, Mayor Pro Tem Schindler Elevator, Serv ..............2,554.42 Attest: Britanee Ward, Accounting Senso Scientific, Sup's........................75.00 Manager/Assistant City Clerk Seymour Preschool, Serv ................666.00 Short Construction, Serv..................424.08 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Shred-It, Serv......................................41.94 PROPOSED 2014-15 SCHOOL Solutions, Sup's.................................504.88 CALENDAR Southeast Ia Resp Grp, Serv ........1,973.27 The Board of Education of the Clarke Span Publishing, Sup's.....................144.00 Staples Advantage, Sup's.................486.22 Community School District will conduct a Star Equipment, Equip................36,893.00 public hearing on the Early Start Waiver Stericycle Inc, Serv ..........................777.51 for the 2014-2015 school year at the AdStorey Kenworthy, Sup's .................276.12 ministrative Office on Monday, April 14, The Family Place, Serv.................1,096.50 2014, beginning at 6:30 p.m. At the pubTreas State Of Ia, Serv......................458.38 lic hearing any resident or taxpayer may Visa, Sup's ........................................756.93 present objections to, or arguments in faWageworks, Serv..............................144.00 vor of, and part of the proposed early start Warren Co Heal, Serv ......................695.89 of school.

Waste Mgmt, Serv............................286.29 Wayne Co Ext, notice Serv ...............3,112.85 directed to Ag publish of such hearing one time not less than four (4) days nor more Heal, Wayne Co Pub ...............215.00 than twenty (20) daysServ prior to the date herein established for hearing as provided by Welker, Serv.............................12.00 law.

RollAnne, Call vote: Dorsey, aye, Walkup, aye, Hooper, aye, Schaff, aye, Fotiadis, aye; Welker,carried.

Dwaine, Serv.........................12.00 motion WestTyPmt Center,–Serv..................1,140.98 Wheeler City Administrator/Clerk opened the discussion regarding spring White, Janice, Exp's ...........................94.03 cleanup.

Motion

by Hooper and second by Schaff to table the discussion until April 1st Pechacek, Legal..............532.05 Willson & meeting, all voting aye, motion carried.

Windstream, Serv..........................1,252.40 Ty Wheeler – City Administrator/Clerk presented to Council information regardPaul, Exp's ........................123.00 Winship, ing Rueters’ development agreement, with a lot of discussion, motion by Hooper and Keller for March 24th at 7 PM with legal counsel Having no other second

by Schaff to set abusiness, special meeting moved adjourn, seconded

by Manley. and BilltoTrickey present.

All voting, aye motion carried.

"Ayes", all. by Meeting Motion Schaff adjourned and secondatby12:00 Hooper to approve RESOLUTION NO. 201412 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR TAX ABATEMENT noon.

UNDER CITY-WIDE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN BE IT RESOLVED, Signed:THE Marvin McCann, Chairman that application following persons for the following projects be approved by Attest: Janice M from White,the Auditor the City Council of Osceola, Iowa and that they be forwarded to the County Assessor, for the physical review of the improvements, after the issuance of a building permit by the Zoning Administrator if required and not already secured.

Name Property Address Type of Improvement Osceola Vet Clinic LLC 1016 N Main Commercial Roll Call vote: Dorsey, aye, Walkup, aye, Hooper, aye, Schaff, aye, Fotiadis, aye; motion carried.

Ty Wheeler – City Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of upcoming meetings City staff will be attending.

Dorsey had nothing to report. Walkup appreciated the individuals that spoke during open forum and expressed his gratitude of the City Scape magazine show casing City of Osceola. Hooper wanted to express that City wants to take their time with projects to make sure they are done correctly. Hooper also expressed his concerns with City buildings and the upkeep for the older buildings and to thank everyone who came to the meeting. Schaff expressed his concerns regarding garbage over by Pilot Travel Center and to thank everyone who attended the meeting.

Mayor pro tem wanted to thank everyone for the public comments during open forum and questions regarding reservoir.

Motion

by Schaff and second Hooperbyto Hooper approve the which include Motion

by Schaff and by second to consent approveagenda, the consent agenda, which March 4thMarch minutes; of Adopt-A-Highway application for Lionsapplication Club-Osceolafor and the Clubinclude 4thRenewal minutes; Renewal of Adopt-A-Highway Lions following claims: Osceola and the following claims:

Storm spotter training planned in Osceola

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Paid per Chapter 7 in City Ordinances: Name

Direct Deposit EFTPS Collections State of Iowa Direct Deposit EFTPS Collections

For

Check Number

3/7/2014 ACH Payroll Taxes ACH Payroll Deductions ACH Sales Tax ACH 3/14/2014 ACH Payroll Taxes ACH Payroll Deductions Ach

Grand Total

Bills & Claims: Penworthy Company

Cost $ 18,450.80 $ 6,573.13 $ 384.18 $ 3,056.00 $ 18,441.35 $ 6,507.98 $ 384.18

$ 53,797.62

Reimb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.43 Cost Services . . . . .Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . $188.56 For Tyco Integrated Security Pitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184.73 Alliant EBowes nergy Utilities Services . $. . .11,647.59 Services . . .C.redit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $123.60 Amazon.Com Supplies Upstart $ 388.97 Qt Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . $253.64 Baker & Taylor Entertainment Supplies Supplies . $. . . . .2.60.87 Services’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $595.00 Birds & Blooms Supplies Wilder’s Truck $ Service 14.98 Recorded . . . . . . . . . . . $418.53 Capital City Books Equipment Co. Supplies Services . $. . . . .9.89.89 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $181.20 Windstream Capper's Supplies $ 32.00 River City Sign Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,059.26 Card Service Center Supplies $ 39.01 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,963.04 Zee Medical Inc. Casey's General Fuel Robinsons Co.Stores, Inc. Supplies . $. . . 4. ,935.75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.25 Center Point Supplies Ziegler Inc $ 176.16 Supplies . . L.arge . . . P.rint . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.25 Centurion Technologies Services Supplies . $. . . . . 7. 0.00 S.I.R.W.A. . . . . . . . . . . $2,541.72 Chat Mobility Phone Grand Total $ . . .1.60.71 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67.70 . . . . . . . . $161,870.37 Schildberg Const.

Co. Fund Recap Chem-­‐Sult Inc. Supplies $ 1,158.20 Supplies . . . &. .Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,183.77 . . . . . . . . . $62,018.73 Chesnut Lawn Services 1 General $. . . . . 2. 1.00 Scholastic Library Publishing 110 Street $ . . 2. ,947.67 . . . . . . . . . . . $17,719.54 City Of Murray Contribution Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $152.10 115 Lost . $. . . . .9.82.56 . . . . . . . . . $60,801.30 City Of Woodburn Contribution Seminole 116 Hotel/Motel . . . . . . . . . . $4,316.67 Clarke Co. RRetail eservoir Energy Comm. Services, Llc Lost $ 60,801.30 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,497.87 610 Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,014.13 Clarke Electric Coop Utilities $ 4,904.36 Service Techs Inc Grand Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $161,870.37 Continental Research Corp.

Services $ 317.45 There being no further business, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,837.35 Corey Clark Contribution 300.00 Sicog motion by $Schaff and second by Hooper Creston P ublishing C ompany Publication 1,433.55 at 8:42 PM. All Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000.00 to adjourn $ the meeting D & D Pest Control Services voting aye, $ motion 30.00

Solutions carried.

Darron Toney Services $ Fotiadis, 131.25 Mayor

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345.20 George Pro Tem Spoke Communications, Llc Attest: $ Britanee Diamond Oil Co Fuel 1,817.52 Ward, Accounting Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,316.67 City Donna Phillips Services Manager/Assistant $ 240.00 Clerk Tobey Clark Donnie M ccuddin Contribution $ 300.00 Contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 Electronic Eng. .Co. Services $ 764.95 Ty Wheeler

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Card of Thanks

I wish to express my sincere thanks to the personnel of the Clarke County Hospital Emergency Room for their care on the evening of February 20th and to the ambulance crew who took me on to Des Moines.

Thank you to my family and friends for their prayers and phone calls since returning home.

God answers Prayers.

God Bless each and every one for your love and concerns.

Darlene Henrichs

Doyle Kentner family would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, memorials that we received.

Thanks to Hospice and Rev. Dr. Al for her wonderful message.

May God Bless, Harold, Doris, Wilma Kentner and families

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Words cannot express the gratitude of our family for the cards, calls, memorials, food, flowers, and kindness s shown to us at the time of Mom's passing. A special thank you to Pasquella and her family for the care she gave to Mom, allowing her to stay in her home for as long as possible. Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who helped in too many ways to mention. And, special appreciation to the Afton Care Center for their kind and compassionate care these last few months.

Thank you to Rev. Dwayne Henrichs, vocalist, Peggy Wardenburg and Kale Funeral Home for the beautiful funeral service.

Our family will be forever grateful to all of you.

Pennie and Ken Cheers Jodie, Joe, Taylor and Clayton Grieg John, Becky, Madison Gonseth and Brooke Hoffman Cole, Tara, Cadin, Mallory and Caleb Page Cass Page and Chelsea Rydl

We would like to thank everyone for your prayers, thoughts, generosity and charity.

Special thanks to those who came that windy night to the fire.

You all are awesome and we appreciate your sacrifice on our behalf.

We're thankful for each of you in our lives. Ours is blessed by you.

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Osceola Municipal Airport

Hay Land for Rent The Osceola Airport Management Commission of the City of Osceola will accept bids for orchard grass and clover hay from approximately 45 acres of level hay land surrounding the runway at the Osceola Municipal Airport. The winning bidder will be responsible for cutting and baling the hay. Bales must be removed from the airport property within three days of completion of baling. Immediately after baling and prior removal, the bales must be placed at least 125 feet from the runway surface.

Renter reseed and fertilize as desired. The period of the agreement will be for three years commencing with the 2014 hay season and ending at the final cutting in 2016, after which time the contract will be rebid.

Bids must be received at the office of the Osceola City Clerk before 12:00 noon on Monday, April 14th.

Welders must be experienced and be able to read blue prints; MIG welding experience with stainless steel preferred.

Good work history and previous manufacturing experience is a plus. We offer competitive wages, benefits, referral bonuses, overtime, and Dalton Ag is now a 100% employee owned company.

To fill out an application stop by 602 E. Van Buren, Lenox IA from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm or call 641-333-4518 for more information.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

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NEWS

THURSDAY • APRIL 3, 2014

Iowa unemployment rate at 4.4 percent in February DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.4 percent in February from 4.3 percent in January, as the state’s labor force climbed to its highest level in five years.

The statewide jobless rate stood at 4.9 percent one year ago. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate for February ticked up to 6.7 percent from the previous month’s 6.6 percent.

“Iowa experienced an unusually large increase in the state’s labor force in February, said Teresa Wahlert, director of Iowa Workforce Development. “This solid rise in the number of job seekers is a sign of growing confidence in the statewide economy.”

The statewide estimate of unemployed persons rose to 74,400 in February from 71,600 in January, but was down 6,700 from the year ago level of 81,100.

The total number of working Iowans advanced

to 1,610,100 in February from 1,606,200 in January.

Total employment is 23,900 higher than one year ago, and the highest on record since June 2008.

Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment Following a large seasonal drop in January, Iowa nonfarm employment rose 3,900 jobs in February. Employment gains were primarily concentrated in the private services (+2,700), although the goods-producing sectors and government advanced by 600 jobs each. February’s gain is the fourth in the last five months, and leaves the state just 2,700 jobs under the alltime high of 1,544,200 set in December.

Retail trade added the most jobs this month (+1,800), fueling most of the gains in the trade and transportation super sector.

This month’s increase follows a larger-than-expected paring of seasonal employment in January.

Construction also showed signs of recovery following two straight months of drops by adding 1,500 jobs.

This sector was especially slow this winter due partially to harsh weather conditions.Other gains were small in comparison, and included professional and business services (+600), education and health services (+600) and leisure and hospitality (+200).

On the other hand, manufacturing shed the most jobs in February (-900) because of decreased activity in the state’s nondurable goods factories (-1,400).

Reduced production among food-producing factories was partially responsible for the drop. Other losses were slight this month and included financial activities (-300), information (-200) and other services (-200).

Nonfarm employment has steadily trended up since 2010, and is currently 20,100 jobs higher than one year ago (1.3 percent).

Education and health services added the most jobs over the year (+4,900).

Within this sector, health care and social assistance alone accounted for 3,600 jobs, and education services increased by 1,300 jobs. Trade and transportation is up 4,100 jobs, which has been largely driven by wholesale job gains. The only sector shedding jobs versus last February is information services (-1,000).

This sector has not reflected monthly job gains since March 2012.

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While trying to find some new and exciting information on berries, a little research revealed some interesting facts about berries.

For instance, there are “true” berries (avocados, barberries, currants, gooseberries, grapes, pineapple and tomatoes) and “false” berries such as blueberries, cranberries and huckleberries. What most of us think of as berries are actually “berry-like” compound fruits such as blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries and strawberries. Who knew?

No matter what botanical family berries belong to, who doesn’t love the small, brightly colored, juicy fruits we call berries? Besides tasting delicious and being a quick and easy food to prepare, berries are also nutritional powerhouses, often referred to as super foods. Experts suggest eating a serving of berries two times per week to get the most benefit.

BLACKBERRIES: composed of about 80% water and healthful fiber, these berries can contribute to weight loss, lower elevated cholesterol levels or manage type II diabetes. The folate in blackberries may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and as an added bonus helps maintain healthy hair. The rich blue-black color indicates exceptionally high levels of healthful antioxidants.

STRAWBERRIES: providing 160 % of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C for immune support, strawberries are also rich in folate, fiber and potassium (for healthy blood pressure). The red anthocyanins in strawberries help protect cells from damage by harmful molecules. Strawberries are also a source of essential vitamins B1 and B5 (pantothenic acid) for energy, as well as manganese for bone growth. Enjoy a delicious strawberry along with dark chocolate for a delightful treat.

RASPBERRIES: abundant in antioxidants, raspberries are particularly noted for their content of ellagic acid, a potent cancer fighter. High in fiber (4 g per ½ cup), vitamin C, manganese and niacin, raspberries have a mild flavor but a powerful nutritional impact. Try sprinkling raspberries with balsamic vinegar for a truly incredible flavor combination.

BLUEBERRIES: phytonutrients in blueberries protect cells from damage that may lead to cataracts, glaucoma, peptic ulcers, heart disease and even cancer. Also a good source of vitamin C, blueberries are an excellent source of manganese for cell production. Eating blueberries may protect the brain from oxidative stress and help guard against age-related dementia. Blueberries are one of the truly “blue” foods.

How about enjoying some blueberry pancakes for breakfast this weekend!

Besides all the ways fresh berries can be used, don’t forget to stock up on frozen berries for use in making smoothies, jams or jellies, pies, muffins and fruit salads. Try topping frozen berries with ice cream, mix into Greek yogurt or even serve on pancakes and waffles with a dollop of light whipped cream.

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Berry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips Serves 7 All you need:

1 (6 oz.) package fresh raspberries, gently rinsed 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, then quartered 2 kiwi, washed, peeled and diced 1 Golden Delicious apple, washed, peeled (if desired, but leaving peel on retains more healthy fiber) and diced 2 tablespoons Hy-Vee strawberry preserves 6 Multigrain Hy-Vee tortillas (fajita-style) with Omega-3 Olive oil pan spray ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (¼ cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon cinnamon)

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In a large bowl, combine raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, apple and strawberry preserves. Cover and chill for 15-30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray one side of each multigrain tortilla with olive oil spray to coat lightly.

Transfer sprayed tortilla to cutting board and cut into “chip-sized” wedges with a pizza cutter or scissors, then arrange in a single layer on baking sheet(s). Sprinkle wedges lightly with cinnamon sugar mixture. Spray lightly again to help the sugar stick.

Bake 8-12 minutes or until crispy but not overly brown. Remove baking sheet(s) from the oven and allow chips to cool, about 15 minutes.

Serve with chilled berry mixture.

Nutrition information per serving: 220 calories 45g carbohydrates 3g fat 260mg sodium

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