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Introducing Theodore Thomas Kedley Osceola’s ‘First’ Baby

By HILARY FERRAND

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He may not have been the first baby born in the new year, but tiny Teddy Kedley is already “first” in a few special ways.

The first child of Mayor

Thomas and Becca Kedley, Theodore Thomas Kedley, was born Friday, December 23 at 8:44 a.m. The baby, who weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces, was delivered by Dr. Christopher Johnson at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. The baby’s grandparents are

Brian and Kathy Evans of Osceola, Joseph Kedley of Clinton, and Barbara Miller of Fulton, Ill. Mayor Kedley works for the city of Osceola and Clarke Community School District. Mrs. Kedley works for Clarke Community School District.

“Becoming a mother has been an incredible journey,” said the new mom. “I could not read enough articles or pin enough on Pinterest to prepare me for the adventure that is bringing a baby into this world.”

Mrs. Kedley was due January 1 but went into labor early. Thankfully, both she and the baby are happy, healthy and thriving.

“Most mothers could tell you that labor isn’t a walk in the park, but all the pain is quickly forgotten as soon as that small bundle of joy is placed on your chest – I didn’t believe this at first, but it is true,” she said.

In the weeks leading up to their baby’s birth, the Kedleys decorated their nursery in a neutral palette of grays, whites and creams, with elements inspired by Dr. Seuss.

They didn’t find out beforehand whether their child

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Pictured is Osceola’s First Family, Thomas, Becca and Theodore Kedley

was a boy or a girl. The new parents wanted to keep it a surprise.

“My favorite president is Teddy Roosevelt, but we were kind of unsure if we were going to name him Theodore or not,” said Mayor Kedley.

Once the couple realized Dr. Seuss was also named Theodore, the name seemed fated for their son.

The Mayor was fortunate

enough to get two weeks of paternity leave to bond with the new baby, and it’s been as filled with the practical concerns of caring for a newborn – the nursing, the diapers, creating routines – as it has the shock that comes with welcoming a new life into the world.

“I never thought my heart could grow any fuller than it was, but then I heard his first cry and saw my hus-

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band holding our child; my heart grew,” said Mrs. Kedley. “Thomas and I are grateful and lucky for the strong support system we have in our family, friends, and colleagues.”

“Becoming a parent was one of the most joyful and fearful moments of my life,” the new father said. “I am so excited to become a father and to watch my child grow and learn.”

Exploring creativity in all its forms Reisinger charged

with 5 counts of felony identity theft

Johnson exhibit covers the spectrum

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By HILARY FERRAND

Karen Johnson currently hails from Grand River, but her paintings have traveled around the world. The artist, chosen for the January and February installations at the Clarke County Art Council’s exhibit at Lakeside Casino & Hotel, has spent the last 43 years painting in a multitude of media and styles.

“When I started, I couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t draw. I didn’t know anything about art,” said Johnson. “I just knew I wanted to make it.”

Along with exhibiting with CCAC, Johnson intends on teaching painting Pictured is Karen Johnson’s Casino. classes.

“I am a firm believer that Johnson’s broad range of anyone can paint if they subjects and mastery of difwant to. They just need to ferent media that drew the be helped with what to use council’s interest. and how to use it,” she said.

Johnson’s favorite paintJohnson’s paintings range ings incorporate nature. from soft watercolors to vi“I like the mountains brant cityscapes and bold and the animals,” she said. abstracts. Her choice of “They’re fun to do.” colors helps create just the The artist has even deright atmosphere for each veloped a taste for the abpiece. stract, a style it took 40 “She’s representational. years to try. Now? She’s She’s expressionistic,” said embraced, some would say CCAC board member Mary harnessed, its wild spirit.

Ellen Kimball, adding it was “You’re going to laugh 1/2/2017

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exhibit at the CCAC art display at the Lakeside Hotel &

when I tell you this.” She said. “If I’m in the mood to do something abstract, I will just start putting paint on.

Then, I just stand back, look and see what I see, and go from there.”

It’s a more therapeutic art form than other styles, certainly, but Johnson has found it helpful in all forms of her work.

“If I get into a paint block, that’s a good way to unblock it. Do something crazy.

That’s 34°Fwhat abstract is all

about,” she said.

“It’s relaxing. You can just let everything come out,” she said, though sometimes, she notes, you let too much out and wind up with a mess.

“It takes a lot of space to paint, if you really want to get into it,” said Johnson.

“You do have to be cautious where you’re at.”

Earlier in her career,

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A local business owner is now facing multiple felony charges.

Wilfred Walter Reisinger, 61, 1613 Truro Pavement, was charged with five counts of identity theft involving losses over $1,000 and under $10,000. Given the amounts involved, each count is a class D felony.

According to an Osceola Police report, Reisinger, owner of Anchor Motors in Osceola, knowingly used a previous employee’s Ford identification number to make fraudulent claims of warranty work to Ford Motor Company. Osceola Police Chief Marty Duffus said the charges are being pursued by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

It isn’t known whether Ford will follow up with its own complaints.

If convicted, Reisinger faces up to 5 years in prison and $7,500 in fines per charge.

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In 2000, Reisinger was charged with prostitution.

Court records show a judge dismissed those charges without prejudice as part of a plea deal. In 2003, he was charged with third-degree harassment. A protection order was filed against him from March 2003 to September 2003, though court records show it was set aside after a jury found him not guilty.

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visions which would prohibit him from owning, being employed by, or working for a licensed motor vehicle dealer in Iowa,” said Paul Steier, director of the Iowa DOT’s Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection.

Reisinger was back at work after the holiday weekend.

“It will all get worked out in court,” Reisinger said.

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ACCIDENTS Lorena Sanchez Palma, 45, of Osceola was cited for failing to yield after an accident 3:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, near Kerr Family Dental, 148 W Jefferson St. According to an Osceola Police report, Sanchez Palma, driving a 2003 Chevrolet, backed out of a parking space in the 100 block of West Jefferson Street and ran into a 2006 Kia driven by Robin Deanna Olsen, 45, of Osceola.

Damage estimate is $1,500 to Sanchez Palma’s vehicle and $6,000 to Olsen’s vehicle.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 3:55 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, at Casey’s General Store, 1706 Jeffreys Drive.

According to an Osceola Police report, a 2016 Freightlinger semi truck driven by

L O C A L W E AT H E R Charles Andrew Beck, 32, of Arvada, Colorado, was headed east on Highway 34 when Beck made a right turn into Casey’s, accidentally striking a sign owned by the city.

Damage estimate is $500 to Beck’s vehicle and $500 to the sign.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 11:55 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22, at 2400 College Dr. According to an Osceola Police report, a 2013 Dodge sustained damage to its right side while parked near the front of the Wal-Mart parking lot. The owner said an elderly woman had been parked next to him, but she was gone by the time he returned to his truck.

Damage estimate is $800.

—————— No citations were issued after a hit-and-run 9:25 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22, at Pilot Travel Center, 2010 W Clay St. According to an Osceola Police report, a semi truck and trailer driven by an unidentified driver struck a semi that was legally parked.

The unidentified driver left the scene and has not been found.

No injuries occurred during this hit and run.

Damage estimate is $1,000 to the parked vehicle.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 10:20 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23, on North Adams Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, Luis Gonzalez Echeverria, driving a 2011 Ford, backed out of a driveway and ran into a 2001 Ford he did not see parked on the street.

Damage estimate is $1,000 to the parked vehicle.

—————— Trevor Anthony Jon Hubbard, 18, of New Virginia was cited for failure to maintain control of a vehicle after an accident 2:47 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at North Main Street and West Logan Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, Hubbard, driving a 1996 Plymouth, crossed the center line and ran into a 2009 Mercury driven by Deanne Lynn Smith, 46, of Osceola head-on, causing injuries and substantial damage. Hubbard said he looked down to adjust his stereo when the collision occurred.

Hubbard, Smith and Smith’s daughter, Kaci Smith, 16, of Osceola, were taken to Clarke County Hospital by ground ambulance.

Damage estimate is $5,000 to Hubbard’s vehicle and $8,000 to Smith’s vehicle.

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POLICE REPORT Clayton Edward Reed of Garden Grove was taken into custody and charged with third-offense public intoxication 1:28 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Clarke County Law Enforcement Center.

According to an Osceola Police report, during a meeting with his probation officer, Reed registered a .135 during a preliminary breath test. He was transported to the law enforcement center, where he refused an independent breath test on the DataMaster.

Bond was set at $2,000.

—————— Kevin Clark Keller of Des Moines was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia 11:40 p.m. Dec. 15 at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Highway 34.

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trolled substance violations, including third-offense drug possession in 1999.

Keller also had in his possession a plastic straw with white powder residue on it, similar to the type commonly used to snort drugs.

Bond was set at $5,500.

—————— Amber Rose Nibarger, 126 W. Ayers St. Apt. 1, was charged on a Delaware County warrant 12:45 p.m.

Dec. 19 at her residence.

She was released to Delaware County.

—————— Taylor James Updike, 227 E. McKinley St., was cited for interference with official acts 10 p.m. Dec. 19 at his residence.

According to an Osceola Police report, Updike provided false information to a police officer who was investigating an automobile accident. Updike later turned himself in to the law enforcement center.

Bond is not known.

—————— Jerrad Tyler Gilpin of Murray was taken into custody on felony warrants out of

Missouri, as well as charged with interference with official acts 5:35 a.m. Dec. 24 at Casey’s General Store in Murray.

According to an Osceola Police report, officers received information that Gilpin would be at 702 First St. in Murray and that he was wanted on felony warrants from out of state. Officers confirmed this information and then approached a suspect in the Casey’s parking lot matching Gilpin’s description.

When asked, Gilpin claimed he had no identification and provided a false name to police officers.

When requested to put his hands out, Gilpin ran. He was restrained and placed under arrest.

Gilpin was transported to Missouri.

—————— Darcy Sue Gonseth, 2064 Kansas St., was charged with a compulsory education violation 11:05 a.m. Dec. 26 at 219 Warren Court.

According to an Iowa District Court report, Gonseth is in non-compliance of media-

tion terms reached regarding her child’s poor school attendance.

Bond is not known.

—————— An employee of Anchor Motors Company, 1120 Jeffreys Drive, reported vandalism to a garage door, tool chest, 2017 Ford and 2007 Ford between 6 p.m. Dec. 13, and 7 a.m. Dec. 14 at the dealership.

Damage estimate is $18,000.

—————— Phillip Turner, 503 E. McLane St., reported a Sony Playstation 4 and Samsung tablet were taken between 9 p.m. Dec. 15 from his residence.

Loss estimate is $500.

—————— Griselda Andrade de Rivera, 1005 Grandview Drive, reported her debit card was used without her permission 8:42 p.m. Dec. 13 at a retail location on South Main Street and East McLane Street.

Loss estimate is $212.

—————— Ashley Ann Sheehan, 315 S. Park St., reported a Sony

Thursday, Jan. 5: Tomato basil chicken, parslied noodles, green peas, wheat bread, strawberry shortcake cookie Friday, Jan. 6: Beef spaghetti casserole, green beans, cabbage with carrots, dinner roll, peaches Monday, Jan. 9: Sweet and sour pork, rice, baby carrots, multi-grain bread, chocolate chip cookie Tuesday, Jan. 10: Salisbury beef, baked sweet potato, broccoli, wheat roll, applesauce Wednesday, Jan. 11: Turkey breast with turkey gravy, whipped potatoes, club Playstation 4 and a case of pop were taken between 10 a.m. Dec. 24 and 7 a.m. Dec. 25 from her residence.

Loss estimate is $610.

—————— Baltazar Cardenas Gomez, 315 E. Grant St., reported vandalism to his vehicle occured at 3 a.m. Dec. 26 while it was parked at his residence.

Damage estimate is $700.

Knights of Columbus donate to Special Olympics, Mosaic

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Goodwill donations really add up. Just ask Osceola’s

Knights of Columbus.

“We hand out the Tootsie Rolls for free and just ask for donations,” said member Jay Haumersen about their yearly fundraiser.

“Since we’ve started here, we’ve been able to donate $19,430 locally.”

The group has been active in Osceola since the 1980s, but it’s still an important source of funds for area residents with intellectual disabilities. Thursday, Dec. 29, representatives of the Knights of Columbus donated a total of $1,265 to Clarke Special Olympics and Mosaic.

“The funds are primarily used for meals, lodging and transportation for state competitions,” said Clarke Special Olympics Coach Mike Peterson, noting that

this year the athletes are in line for new uniforms.

Mosaic residents have a wider range of needs that need to be met. Changes to Medicaid programs in 2013 mean the facility is operating on a shoestring budget, said Kasi Jones, Mosaic community relations manager. Donations from the Knights of Columbus help bridge the gap between what Medicaid provides and what it takes to live a meaningful life.

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual free throw contest Sunday, Jan. 22. Keep an eye on the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune for more

spinach, multi-grain bread, mandarin oranges Thursday, Jan. 12: Roast beef with gravy, mashed red potatoes, California vegetable blend, dinner roll, birthday cake Friday, Jan. 13: Creamy garlic chicken, cheesy pars lied potatoes, Harvard beets, multi-grain bread, apricots Reservations must be made one day in advance.

Please call by Friday to save a spot for Monday’s meal. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6.50 general public.

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Ross Cochran Lucas

Ross Lee Cochran was born Sept. 10, 1925, to Roy Archie and Lucinda Elizabeth (Myers) Cochran on the century family farm near Lucas that would become his home for life.

He attended Spring Hill School, a oner o o m schoolhouse near the family farm, until at- Cochran tending Lucas Community High School. Education was very important to Ross, and he walked 4 1/2 miles to high school and back every day. He graduated in 1943 and worked the family farm with his father until his service in the army from 1951-1953. He took over the family farm upon his father’s death in 1960.

Ross was a deeply intelligent individual – he had a great deal of curiosity regarding the world around him and his own spirituality and was an avid reader. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, he enjoyed Bible study and loved to sing hymns as an expression of faith. He liked other people, loved to visit and could converse on nearly any topic of discussion.

Ross also valued his membership in the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge.

Ross had a gift in the skill of his hands. He had great loves, including his wife, Lorna; his children, Carol (Mike) Carr and Harley (Beth Shide) Cochran; grandchildren, Linda (Jon) Massman, Julie (Derek) Quam, Kristy Carr, and Aidan and Chloe Cochran; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Nolan Quam and Emilia Massman. Along with his family, he developed special relationships with the spouses who became part of the family.

Velva Morris Osceola

Velva Juanita Morris, 91, of Osceola died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Brian Mc- Morris Cracken officiating. Visitation with family present will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Osceola Library. Online condolences may be left

He expressed this love with his hands, not only in the personal affection he showed for his family, but in the objects he made for them – he was a skilled and creative woodworker.

Ross had a deep, personal love of the land, and even after “retirement,” felt his relationship with the earth should be a nurturing one. Stewardship was an essential element of Presbyterian Church, and he believed it applied not only to his relationship with other people but as the core of his professional attitude toward the land. The strength of these feelings for stewardship can be illustrated by the fact that the family farm had been owned by only three individuals in 159 years: Ross, his father, Roy, and great-grandfather and founder, John Schnebly.

In his determination to follow a life of value and integrity, Ross was a great man. He led his children by example and in doing so, taught values of love, courage and resilience. He had strong senses of place, history and humor. We will miss him greatly, but find comfort in knowing he is reunited with his true love.

Services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Fielding Funeral Home, 227 S. Grand Ave., in Chariton with Reverend Marcy Campbell of Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment was held in Rose Hill Cemetery following the services. Pallbearers were Shad Kent, Kevin Kent, Ron Kent, Jon Massman, Derek Quam and Aidan Cochran. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Kent, Glen Kent, Robert Hunter and James Dixson. Memorials can be made to the Pioneer Cemetery Association and Paul Revere Masonic Lodge No. 638 of Lucas. Online condolences may be made at www. fieldingfuneralhomes. com. at www.kalefuneralhome. com.

Velva Juanita Morris, daughter of Pate Lemons and Beatrice (Tucker) Lemons, was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Grays Ridge, Missouri.

On Jan. 26, 1951, Velva married Paul Evart Morris in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

They farmed near Lacelle and moved to their farm next to the Lacelle United Methodist Church. Velva was baptized July 11, 1954, at that church. Velva worked at Champlins Truck Stop, later Plaza Truck Stop for 25 years.

Velva is survived by her nephew Robert (Elaine) Lee of Osceola; greatniece Krysta (Joe) Schwery of Osceola; great-greatnephews, Brayden and Chayden; as well as other relatives and friends.

Velva was preceded in death by her parents, Pate and Beatrice Lemons and husband Paul Morris.

OBITUARIES Donna Ritchey Saint Charles

Donna Lou Ritchey, 87, of Saint Charles died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Westview Care Center in Indianola.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola, with Ritchey The Rev. Butch Black and Gerald McEwee officiating. Open visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Liberty Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Suncrest Hospice, 5000 Westown Pkwy #104, West Des Moines, IA 50266 or WestviewCare Center in Indianola. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Donna Lou Ritchey, daughter of Orval Albertus Black and Ada Pearl Tillotson Black, was born Sept.

30, 1929, in Osceola.

Donna received her education in Osceola graduating in 1947.

In 1952, she married H.R. “Bud” Ritchey in Indianola. Donna worked with Bud on the family dairy farm in Warren County and even continued to help her sons for a number of years after Bud’s passing. Donna also received her CNA certification and worked for Dr. Stroy for a time before beginning her work at the

Muriel McGahuey Leon

Muriel Ruth McGahuey, 88, of Leon died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Westview Acres Care Center in Leon.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, 103 NE Mill St., in Leon.

Burial was in Decatur Cemetery in Decatur. A memorial has been established by the McGahuey family.

Muriel Ruth McGahuey, daughter of Robert Ellis and Ollie Almeda (Bamford) Pett, was born Dec. 1, 1928, at Woodbine in Crawford County. Ruth lived in Crawford County until the family moved. She attended school in Jefferson and graduated in 1946 from Osceola High School in Osceola. She went on to school to become a rural school teacher.

On May 24, 1949, Ruth married Donald Lee McGahuey at R.L.D.S. Church in Chariton. They started their married life together on a farm south of Osceola where Don farmed and Ruth taught school at Weldon and Grand River. She also taught Bible school and Sunday school at her church.

In November 1957, Don

Clarke County Hospital, a career that spanned more than 30 years. After her retirement, Donna continued serving others in home health care.

Donna is survived by her children, Rick (Deb) Ritchey of Hammond, Louisiana, Robert Ritchey of Indianola, Roger (Melanie) Ritchey of Indianola, Rhonda (Dan) Doyle of St. Charles and Ramona (Scott) Freeman of St. Charles; grandchildren, Lori (Sean) McAulliffe of Stafford, Virginia, Elizabeth Ritchey of Richmond, California, Richard (Michelle) Ritchey, Jr. of Hammond, Louisiana, Tanya (Jason) McAninch of Norwalk, Lane Ritchey of Indianola, Abe Ritchey of Indianola, Matt (Kelsey) Ritchey of New Virginia, Jake (Samantha) Ritchey of Indianola, Staci Ritchey of Indianola, Amy (Jordan) Fitch of St. Charles, Justin (Diana) Weeks of St. Charles, Chelsi Weeks of Dallas Center, Ryan (Angie) Freeman of Lacona, Kelcie (Sam) Daniels of St. Charles and Kyle Freeman of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother Ronald (Elaine) Black of Brownwood, Texas; brothers-in-law, Donald Stamper of Corydon, Gerald Weeks and Leonard Taylor; sisters-in-law, Pat Green of Osceola and Velma Black; as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband H.R. “Bud” Ritchey; brothers, Orval Black Jr. and Gilbert Black and sister Gloria Stamper. and Ruth bought the John Deere dealership in Leon. In 1960, Don convinced Ruth to give up teaching and help him at the store. She did the bookwork for close to 50 years. After Don’s death, Ruth moved into Westview Acres in Leon.

Ruth was a member of Decatur Restoration Branch of the R.L.D.S. Church and PTA and was a Cub Scout den mother, Girl Scout leader, music booster and AFS mother.

Ruth is survived by her children, Marcia (Joe) Stephens of Leon, Marilyn Saxton (Alan Couchman) of Allerton and David McGahuey (fiancée Brenda Fry) of Leon; grandchildren, Jake (Deanna) Stone, MariAnne (Kevin) Brown, Sara (Ben) Moetsch, Amy (Sean) Schmidt, Sean (Beth) Saxton, Erin (Tony) Dykes, Tamara (Mark) Shannon, Lis Rovane and Lacey Medearis; 13 great-grandchildren; Greek daughter Maria Kefalogianni Kourea (Potis) and their daughter Katerina; brother LaVerne (Mary) Pett of Osceola; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don, on April 12, 2016; siblings and spouses, Kenneth (Wildon) Pett and Frances (James) Smith; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Rita and Eldon Cumpston, Maxine and Jim Payton and Darlene and Robert Ford.

THURSDAY • JANUARY 5, 2017

Kirk Sanderson Osceola

Kirk Douglas Sanderson, 57, of Osceola died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Sanderson in Osceola with the Rev. Victor Lochmann officiating. Visitation with family present will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a fitting tribute to be decided later. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome. com.

Kirk Douglas Sanderson, son of Gary Sanderson and Myrna (Williamson)

Sanderson, was born Sept.

18, 1959, in Osceola. Kirk graduated from Clarke Community High School.

He worked more than 25 years for PPG Automotive Paints in Des Moines.

On Sept. 19, 2009, Kirk married Denise Rae Roberts Sanderson at the family home.

Kirk is survived by his daughter Amanda (Grant) Reimers of Story City; brother Kory (Teresa) Sanderson of Lannigan, Missouri; sister Kristi Sanderson of Osceola; step-daughters, Teresa Luncsford of Osceola and Alicia Gaddy of Osceola; grandchildren, Candice Luncsford, Eathan Luncsford, Logan Wilson, Alex Garrison, Robbie Garrison and William Seals; motherin-law Beverly Jo Roberts of Truro; father-in-law Russ Roberts of Truro; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Kirk was preceded in death by his wife Denise Sanderson; parents, Gary and Myrna Sanderson and step-son Cecil Gaddy.

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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY • JANUARY 5, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Barb Kalbach

CCI Action Board President Dexter

The issues we care most about are under attack. We need to stand together and FIGHT BACK! Already, we are seeing reports that Iowa’s Republicans, now in control, want to: Deregulate to pave the way for more factory farms, and make us pay to clean up Big Ag’s clean water crisis Launch big-monied attacks on workers and wages, our environment, our voting rights and more Slash funding for education, mental health, roads and infrastructure

just so they can cut taxes for big business Folks across Iowa may have wanted change this election, but what we’re seeing from Trump and his crony-capitalist appointments, down to what the GOP is planning here in Iowa, amounts to the worst of big money, business-as-usual politics.

They have their agenda, but we have ours, too. I plan on showing up strong this legislative session to put people before profits, politics and polluters, and our communities before corporations!

If you want to join us, call Iowa CCI Action at 515-282-0484. Together we can fight for the Iowa we need and want to see.

At the Movies ‘Moana,’ rated PG Review by HILARY FERRAND OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa. com

Currently showing at the Lyric Theater, “Moana” is the Disney tale of a Polynesian chieftain’s daughter, drawn to the sea despite her father’s wishes. Ultimately, she strikes out on her own in search of her life’s purpose. Danger ensues, along with several surprisingly good musical numbers.

With a simple plot steeped in Polynesian mythology and combined with engaging dialogue, artistry and music, “Moana” delivers all the enjoyment expected from a children’s animated film.

Moana (voiced by newcomer Auli’i Cravalho) doesn’t ever fully lose faith in herself, despite facing intense criticism and suffering significant setbacks. Moana’s belief in herself, and her dreams, is unrelenting.

This confidence sets her apart from other Disney heroines and makes her a fantatstic role model for children who want to stay true to themselves, ­ but it doesn’t say

much for basic obedience. The movie really points out to parents the difference between what they want for their children and what it takes to achieve it.

Cravalho’s performance was spectacular, especially for a teenager without industry experience. She sounds every bit a professional.

The portrayal of Māui (voiced by Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson) was also surprisingly good.

Johnson does an excellent job of capturing the demigod’s playful persona­ and his singing isn’t too shabby either.

While rich in Polynesian cultural references, “Moana” doesn’t alienate audiences from outside the culture. The island lifestyle is essential to the story, and the visuals – rich ocean blues, vibrant reds and greens – are a welcome relief from the dreary wintry landscape of a typical Iowa winter.

Similar to “Zootopia” and “Big Hero 6,” “Moana” might not enjoy the lasting popularity of other Disney films, but it is a pleasure to watch and worth a trip to the theater with the family.

CHOOSE CHICAGO photo by ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY

Holiday shoppers travel by horse and buggy in downtown Chicago.

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

BACK IN TIME ON THE SQUARE

By Marie White Clarke County Historical Society

The first water tower in Osceola was erected in 1903.

In the late teens and early 1920s in front of the tower, a free tourist camp with cabins was located in front of the tower before Osceola had any hotels. The camp was closed when the post office wanted some of the ground for a new building.

The post office was built on the vacant lot to the east of the wa-

ter tower in 1935. It is of Georgian Colonial architecture with a flat front façade. A slightly pointed arch is at the entrance, and a striking pattern of stone surrounds the doorway. Cornucopias dot the horizontal band below the parapet.

Inside, a mural called ““Arrival of the First Train” painted

by Byron B. Boyd in 1936, commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, depicts the arrival of the first train here in 1868.

A log cabin is also de-

picted in the painting.

The cornerstone of Osceola’s new post office on the west side of the square was laid July 20, 1935, with all due ceremony by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa. A parade of various civic and patriotic societies and Callahan’s Osceola Band formed at the northeast corner of the square and marched around the east, south and west sides to the post office site, where a large crowd had gathered.

The Oliphant

Brothers Grocery was located in the G.V. Oliphant Building in the mid-1880s. In addition to the car dealership, bowling alley, grocer, garages, welding service and other businesses, the large building housed taverns for 25 years.

The New Lyric Show building was erected by John Waller in 1935. The brick front displayed two-story fluted pillars of cream-colored brick, trimmed with black and supported an extended marquee. The inside had

comfortable seating for some 600 patrons.

Four large light fixtures were ­and still are ­ on each side of the room.

Each fixture contained 17 lights ­ four red, four green, four yellow and five blue.

Colors could be turned on or off independently of each other, creating the most unusual effects.

Heavy drapes pulled across the front of the stage and were suspended from a track above the stage opening.

What is Nixle?

Free community notification service helps keep people safe

By Marty Duffus Osceola Police Chief

One question that I get a lot is, “What is this Nixle thing you’re always talking about”?

It is a FREE opt-in community notification service. Anyone who has a cell phone and the ability to receive a text message and/or has an email address is encouraged to utilize this service.

The Osceola Police Department has been using this service for several years. Its purpose is to notify the public of events that

are immediate, something that is scheduled or to ask the public for help. Examples of immediate notification events might be the activation of the city’s snow ordinance, a road closure, severe weather or missing persons or children just to name a few. I have linked our Nixle messaging to our Facebook page, so if you have Facebook, ‘like’ our page, and you’ll receive messages from the department on Facebook.

The service is secure.

The department does

not have the ability to see who signs up, does not have access to your phone number or your email address. Nixle does not sell your information t o third parties.

Oh, and Duffus did I mention it’s FREE? There are three ways to sign up for this important immediate notification service.

The first, is to text our zip code, 50213, to 888777. You will receive a text response message asking you to confirm your request.

Once confirmed, your cell phone will begin to receive Nixle messages. You can unsubscribe from the service by doing exactly the same thing.

The second way, and the one I prefer, is to go to Nixle.com and sign up there. On the website you have the ability to set-up your account to receive notifications on your cell phone and your email.

I strongly suggest you

add your email, as the messages you receive by email are usually much more detailed than a text. A text Nixle alert will only be 140 characters in length, which means it is very brief.

The third way to sign up is to bring your phone to the police department, and we will be happy to program your phone for you.

It takes only seconds, and we would be glad to offer you a cup of coffee while you wait.

Of course, you’re welcome to come and see us anytime.

Short stop in cent-sible Chicago

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa. com

Osceola, Iowa, offers travel junkies the best of both worlds.

The small town is a picture-perfect slice of Midwestern life, but the big city is just a train ride away.

Having an Amtrak station within city limits makes last-minute trips easy, and several customer-appreciation programs allow passengers to maximize every dollar spent.

The California Zephyr pulls into the Osceola depot, and from here it chugs along to Denver, Sacramento, San Francisco and back again, pulling into a dozen cities from San Fransisco’s Pier 39 to Chicago’s iconic Union

Station.

Taking an early train to the Windy City is surprisingly fast and affordable. By car, the trip takes over 5 hours. By train? Riders leave Osceola at 7:40 a.m. and arrive in Chi-town around 2:50 p.m. For now, penny pinchers can stop off at Naperville instead to take advantage of current SmartFares pricing and save nearly half off the cost of a ticket at regular price.

Once in the city, avoiding the Loop allows travelers to take in the cultural flare of Chicago’s neighborhoods while saving a small fortune. Historic hotels, like the Hampton Majestic in the theatre district or the Willows in Lincoln Park, gift guests with the authentic feel of each area. Thriftier

folk might opt for budget digs in the boonies and settle for getting their inside scoop from one of the volunteer tourguides in the city.

Tourists can register for the free service at ChicagoGreeter.com.

Sightseers can spend hours taking in Millenial Park before they know it, or exploring nearby Maggie Daley Park’s curiously themed kiddie features. Ice skating is available at this time of year as well. In McCormick Tribune Plaza, patrons skate for free when they bring their own ice skates.

Daily rentals are just $10.

Winter or summer, Lincoln Park Zoo represents one of the most popular stops in Chicago, and entrance is free. Monkeys, penguins and polar bears

will be found waiting in warm and cozy observatories, such as the historic Kovler Lion House, built in 1912 and home to some of the rarest big cats in the world.

For those new to the city, the Museum Campus is a must-see, with the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium providing a full day of mysteries to explore, while Willis Tower ­still widely recognized as the Sears Tower ­ sports a skyline experience unlike any other, called “The Ledge.” From inside a secure glass cube jutting out 4 feet from the side of the 108-story office building, the tallest observatory in the U.S., visitors get a true bird’s eye view spanning 50 miles and five states.

The Chicago CityPASS and the Go Chicago Card help make the costs of top tourist destinations easier on the wallet, but there are plenty of affordable ­and free ­places to visit in the city. From the expansive Chicago Cultural Institute and Smart Musuem of Art to Pequod’s Pizza, the city makes it possible for anyone to tap into their interests without spending a fortune.

There’s still time to attend Chicago’s 16th Annual Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest. Guests enjoy 170,000 square feet of exhibition space packed with more than a dozen rides, games and wintry wonderland activities perfect for families through Jan. 8 at Navy Pier.

Wristband prices are available online at NavyPier.com.

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NEIGHBORS There’s a new sheriff in town

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

THURSDAY • JANUARY 5, 2017

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Ringing in the New Kovacevich steps into new role with confidence Year with a little Liquid Sunshine

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Pictured, from left, Rob Kovacevich, Jan White, Marvin McCann and Larry Keller

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Four local officials elected in November were sworn in 9 a.m., Tuesday, at the Clarke County Courthouse.

Jan White, auditor, Larry Keller, District 2 supervisor, and Marvin McCann, District 3 supervisor, took their oaths of office before heading off to work. So did Rob Kovacevich, Osceola’s new sheriff.

“When he signed that paper this morning, he took on all those problems. They’re no longer mine,” said former Sheriff Bill Kerns.

Kerns announced his retirement in mid-2016 before the elections.

“When you stop and think about what you do here, every time you’re meeting somebody, you’re meeting them at a low point in their life. It’s taken its toll after 31 years,” he said. “I loved it, but it’s time for me to retire.”

As for Kovacevich?

“He’ll do just fine,” said Kerns, and he should know.

Kovacevich acted as his chief deputy for the past 10 years and was a deputy for eight years before that.

When Kerns announced his retirement, it was a given his

chief deputy would throw his hat in the ring. He didn’t expect to win by such a margin in a three-way race.

“That’s the thing. You never know how people are going to vote,” Kovacevich said.

He faced some steep competition in the other candidates, George Williamson, a former first supervisory deputy for the U.S. Marshals Service, and Ed Stoll, a 22-year veteran of the Osceola police force.

Now that all is said and done, the training and experience Kovacevich picked up on the job is helping make the transition go smoothly.

OST photo by HILARY FERRAND

“I’m not worried,” Kovacevich said. “I’ve done this for 18 1/2 years. This is where I’ve been, in this office, the whole time. I know pretty much how it goes here.”

The years of experience passed along from sheriff to deputy go a long way to set up new officials for success. It’s one of the perks here in Osceola, though interacting with the public is what appeals most to our new sheriff.

“You know, on TV it’s all gloom and doom,” Kovacevich said, “but in a small town like we are, a small county like we are, you get to know a lot of interesting people.”

Residents bid farewell to 2016 and hello to a fresh slate at New Year’s parties held throughout Osceola Saturday night. People in the area have big plans for 2017, and what better way to celebrate than with great friends and good times?

While Mike Keller DJ’d at the Eagles Lodge and Jake McVey visited the folks at The Broken Spoke, a favorite local band, Liquid Sunshine, played Westside Tavern, kicking out a set of originals and ‘70s hits.

“We play in Osceola as much as we can,” said vocalist and guitar player, Sean Brobst, not to be confused with Doug Propst, bassist.

“I think we’re kind of related, somewhere,” said Brobst. “I met Doug about 20 years ago. We’ve played off and on together ever since.”

The group consists of five members. Along with Brobst and Propst, Liquid Sunshine is made up of Jeff Riekenah (lead guitar), Nick Buckly (keyboard) and John Grifiths (drums).

The band plays in Osceola

about five times a year and performs regularly outside the area.

“We play down in Missouri quite a bit,” said Brobst. “We play in Des Moines.”

When in the capital, the band is likely to be found at The Greenwood Lounge on Ingersoll. When in Osceola?

“I like to play the Westside,” said Brobst. “It’s really good fun.”

All the members are from around this way.

Brobst grew up in Murray.

Griffith is from Weldon, but lived in Osceola as a child. These days, he lives in Creston. Propst and Riekenah are both native sons.

Audiences can listen to Liquid Sunshine on their Facebook page at liquidsunshine.us or on 91.9 KSOI broadcasts. The band also has a CD available for sale on occassion at shows.

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AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Avis L. James, Deceased, who died on or about September 19, 2016: You are hereby notified that on Decem13, 2016, the last will and testament of in the sun and snow! ber Avis L. James, deceased, bearing date of 3, 1991 was admitted to probate in Polarized lenses cut the glare June the above named court and that Mary Bonnett and George Allen James were apand make driving safer. pointed executors of the estate of Avis L. James. 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 unwith purchase of a der the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever complete pair of glasses barred.

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Mary Bonnett 1402 W. Iowa Avenue Indianola, IA 50125 George Allen James 1274 Bobcat Street Grand River, IA 50108 Executors of the Estate IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. FOR CLARKE COUNTY Attorney for the Estate IN THE MATTER OF 200 W. Jefferson THE ESTATE OF P.O. Box 199 Avis L. James, Deceased Osceola, IA 50213 Probate No. ESPR010052 Date of second publication: January 5, NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF 2017 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clarke County Board of Supervisors To All Persons Interested in the Estate December 19, 2016 of Avis L. James, Deceased, who died on The Board met in regular session, at the or about September 19, 2016: Courthouse, with the following members You are hereby notified that on Decem- present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and ber 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice Avis L. James, deceased, bearing date of White. Chairman McCann called the June 3, 1991 was admitted to probate in meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made the above named court and that Mary Bon- a motion to approve the agenda, seconded nett and George Allen James were ap- by Black. All Ayes. pointed executors of the estate of Avis L. Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to James. Any action to set aside the will approve second qtr. transfer of must be brought in the district court of $16,287.75, from the Gen. Supplement said county within the later to occur of Fund to the Emerg. Mgmt. Fund. All four months from the date of the second Ayes. publication of this notice or one month Moved by Black, seconded by McCann from the date of mailing of this notice to to appoint Cody Keller to replace Dennis all heirs of the decedent and devisees un- Stearns for a 3 yr. term on the Safety der the will whose identities are reason- Comm. exp. Dec. 30, 2019. Ayes; Black, ably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever McCann. Abstained; Keller. barred.

Moved by Keller and seconded by Notice is further given that all persons Black, to approve salary increase for indebted to the estate are requested to Deputy Auditor Rachel Paulus, to 80% of make immediate payment to the under- the Auditor's salary, eff. Dec. 2, 2016. All signed, and creditors having claims Ayes. against the estate shall file them with the There being no more agenda items and clerk of the above named district court, as having no other business, Keller made a provided by law, duly authenticated, for motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. allowance, and unless so filed by the later All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 to occur of four months from the second noon. publication of this notice or one month Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman from the date of mailing of this notice (unAttest: Janice White, Auditor less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

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LEVY AND SALE Mary Bonnett Iowa District Court 1402 W. Iowa Avenue State of Iowa Indianola, IA 50125 Clarke County George Allen James Court No.: EQCV012304 1274 Bobcat Street SPECIAL EXECUTION Grand River, IA 50108 Plaintiff: American State Bank Executors of the Estate vs.

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Defendant(s): THOMAS S. FRAZIER, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA As a result of the judgment rendered in the above entitled case, an execution was issued by the Clerk of the District Court to the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa. The execution ordered the sale of the defendants: Real Estate _X_ Personal Property: ___. The property is described below or on attached sheet.

Description: A Tract of land in the SW 1/4 of Section 11, Township 71 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Clarke County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the SW 1/4 of said Section 11, thence due West along the South line of said Section 11, a distance of 478 feet; thence N 01 Degrees, 21' E 267.0 feet; Thence due East 478 feet; Thence, S 01 Degrees 21' W 267.0 feet to the point of beginning.

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Defendant(s): THOMAS S. FRAZIER, Judgment Amount: $18,625.51 PARTIES IN POSSESSION, AND FIRST Interest: $525.08 NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA Costs of Suit: $1,589.00 As a result of the judgment rendered in Other Costs: PLUS COSTS OF THIS the above entitled case, an execution was ACTION AND ACCURING COSTS issued by the Clerk of the District Court to Attorney for Plantiff: the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa. The Name: Verle W. Norris execution ordered the sale of the defenAddress: 300 W. Marion, PO Box 256 dants: Real Estate _X_ Personal Property: Corydon, Iowa 50060 ___. The property is described below or Phone: 641-872-1363 on attached sheet.

Rob Kovacevich, Chief Sheriff Deputy Description: A Tract of land in the SW Clarke County Sheriff's Office 1/4 of Section 11, Township 71 North, Phone: 641-342-2914 Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Clarke Fax: 641-342-4071 County, Iowa, described as follows: ComDate: November 14, 2016 mencing at the Southeast Corner of the SW 1/4 of said Section 11, thence due NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S West along the South line of said Section LEVY AND SALE 11, a distance of 478 feet; thence N 01 DeIn the Iowa District Court grees, 21' E 267.0 feet; Thence due East for Clarke County 478 feet; Thence, S 01 Degrees 21' W Court No.: EQCV012310 267.0 feet to the point of beginning.

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Sale Time: 9:30 AM Defendant: JOANN B. BROWN AND Location of Sale: CLARKE COUNTY PARTIES IN POSSESSION LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, lOWA. As a result of the judgment rendered in Homestead: ___ Defendant is advised the above entitled case, an execution was that if the described real estate includes the issued by the Clerk of the District Court to homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 acre if in the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa. The the city or town plat, or, if rural, must not execution ordered the sale of the defenexceed 40 acres.) The defendant must file dant(s): Real Estate: _X_ Personal Propera homestead plat with the Office of the ty: ___. The property is described below Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa, within 10 or on attached sheet: days after the service of this notice, or the Description: A Tract of Land in the NE Sheriff shall have it platted and will assess 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 16, Township 72 the costs to this case.

North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., After sale of said real estate, the defen- Clarke County, Iowa, Described as Comdant may redeem the property within. mencing on the East Line of said Section Redemption: One year: ___ 6 months: 16 at the Point of the Centerline of the old ___ Other: ___ Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad No Redemption: _X_ THIS SALE IS Right-of-Way, Thence North along said NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION PER Section Line a Distance of 150 feet, ORDER OF THE COURT. Thence West a Distance of 400 Feet, Property exemption, certain money or Thence South a Distance of 152 Feet, property may be exempt. CONTACT your More or Less, to the Centerline of the old attorney promptly to review specific pro- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad visions of the law and file the appropriate Right-of-Way to the Point of Beginning; notice, if applicable.

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E-911 Address: 1811 130th AVENUE, MURRAY, IOWA 50174 Date of Sale: FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Time of Sale: 9:30 AM Place of Sale: CLARKE COUNTY LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, IOWA. Homestead: ___ Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead, (must not exceed ½ acre if in the city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres.) The defendant must file a homestead plat with the Office of the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa, within 10 days after the service of this notice, or the Sheriff shall have it platted and will assess the costs to this case.

After sale of said real estate, the defendant may redeem the property within.

Redemption: One year: ___ 6 months: ___ Other: ___ No Redemption: _X_ THIS SALE IS NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION PER ORDER OF THE COURT. Judgment Amount: $40,886.62 Interest: $1,228.79 Costs of Suit: $1,761.00 Other Costs: PLUS COSTS OF THIS ACTION AND ACCRUING COSTS Attorney for Plaintiff: Name: Verle W. Norris Address: 300 West Marion, PO Box 256 Corydon, IA 50060 Phone: 641-872-1363 Bill Kerns, Sheriff Clarke County Sheriff's Office Phone: 641-342-2914 FAX: 641-342-4071 Date: October 26, 2016 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lucile G. Roe, Deceased Probate No. ESPR010051 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lucile G. Roe, Deceased, who died on

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lucile G. Roe, Deceased Probate No. ESPR010051 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lucile G. Roe, Deceased, who died on or about November 16, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Lucile G. Roe, deceased, bearing date of April 12, 2013 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Mary E. Peterson and Kathryn I. Emanuel were appointed executors of the estate of Lucile G. Roe. 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 December 19, 2016.

Mary E. Peterson 602 S. Adams Street Osceola, IA 50213 Kathryn I. Emmanuel 715 S. Adams Street Osceola, IA 50213 Executors of the Estate Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Attorney for the Estate 200 W. Jefferson Osceola, IA 50213 Date of second publication: January 5, 2017

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2016 the Year in Review Stories compiled by RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@ osceolaiowa.com

The year that was sports in 2016 brought with it many memorable moments.

They are moments that will stand with us for many years to come.

It could be a simple moment, or a monumental one.

But they were ones that left a mark on the year that was local sports in 2016.

Below and one the next page are a few of the highlight moments from the year that was local sports in 2016.

Stories and photos are a compilation of articles written by OST sports editor Ryan Kronberg, OST managing editor Scott Vicker and OST senior feature writer Larry Peterson.

him, taking a 2-1 lead into the second period.

“We come out with high tempo,” Snyder said. “For Sal, we like three takedowns, two cuts and ride it out — 6-2, perfect ending (in first period) with about nine shots. The kid in the finals today did a good job.

We cut him and he didn’t let us get that second and third takedown. It took a lot of grinding out. Sometimes that’s what it takes.”

Starting on top, Arzani nearly pinned Haynes in the second period, getting a 5-1 lead for nearfall points before cutting Haynes loose again.

Another takedown and nearfall points pushed the lead to 10-2, which held as the final score.

The win made Arzani Interstate 35’s fifth individual state champion and the first since Dallas Houchins in 2011.

“I’m the fifth state champion, but I’m not the last. There’s a lot of great kids who are working hard there,” Arzani said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity that was placed in front of me and I thank my family, my coaches and my team.”

Two other Roadrunners place at state wrestling The Roadrunners brought home two more medals, pacing the team to an eighth-place finish in Class 1A with 45 points.

Austin Pontier, a four-time state qualifier, climbed the awards podium for the first time in his career to OST file photo place sixth at 138 pounds.

Nathan Phillips placed seventh Interstate 35’s Sal Arzani celebrates after winning the Class 1A at 113 pounds. state title at 160 pounds.

Arzani captures state wrestling title DES MOINES — Interstate 35 senior Sal Arzani reminded himself daily of his goal after finishing seventh at the 2015 State Wrestling Tournament.

Arzani realized that dream on championship Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena, winning the Class 1A 160-pound state championship with a 10-2 major decision over eighth-ranked Nathan Haynes of Missouri Valley.

“After that (seventh-place finish), I put up a sign — took electrical tape and taped it on my wall — ‘1A state champion 2016.’ Every morning I wake up I look at it. Every night before I go to bed I look at it,” Arzani said. “I believed it.

I knew it was going to happen. I dreamt of this day for I don’t know how long. Ever since I was a little kid I remember being here and dreaming of being on the top (of the podium).”

Arzani opened the tournament on Thursday with a win by fall in 3 minutes, 14 seconds over Lisbon’s Kade Kilburg.

The third-ranked Arzani faced his toughest challenge of the tournament in the quarterfinals when he met top-ranked and defending state champion Bryce Paul of Alburnett.

Arzani pushed the pace of the match from the opening whistle.

After the two battled through a scoreless first period, Arzani got an escape to start the second, but gave up a takedown.

“That’s part of my plan every match,” Arzani said. “I don’t change anything for one person.

I notice what they do and I just strengthen what I do.”

Arzani escaped again before the end of the period to knot the score at 2-2. Paul escaped to start the third period for a 3-2 lead, but Arzani secured the winning takedown with 1:31 left in the match and rode Paul out for the win.

“Bryce Paul is tough competition, but we wrestled a state champion from Lee’s Summit, Missouri,” Interstate 35 head coach Ryan Snyder said. “We’ve seen some kids. We’ve seen the state champion in 2A. We saw him twice. I didn’t see anything different from him (Arzani) this week than I did all year long.”

Arzani cruised to a 13-3 major decision over Nate Van Buren in the semifinal round.

The Roadrunner senior got an early takedown against Haynes in the championship match and cut

Helgevold places fifth at state bowling meet Clarke junior LeeAnn Helgevold finished fifth here Monday at the Class 1A Co-ed State Bowling Meet hosted at Plaza Lanes.

Helgevold posted games of 225 and 200 for a two-game series of 425, which finished just 35 pins back of champion Macy Ross of Charles City and only 12 pins back of runner-up Tyra Villalobos of Knoxville.

“Since this was her second trip to the state tournament, she didn’t have the nerves to fight with that she did last year,” Clarke head coach Dale Helgevold said.

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Central Decatur’s girls basketball team with the trophy after reaching the state tournament last March in Des Moines.

CD girls basketball bows out in state quarters DES MOINES — Monday’s Class 2A quarterfinal here between eighth-ranked Central Decatur and No. 1 Western Christian looked like it was headed for a blowout.

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

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

The Cardinals fought back to within six points with 2:19 left in the game, before Western Christian eventually escaped with a 6150 victory to advance to today’s semifinal round against Okoboji.

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

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

“It was (a successful season) and I think a lot of people didn’t even pick us to win the conference, so I think it was a matter of our upperclassmen — our three juniors and our senior — had a lot of per-

severance and were willing to put the time in,” coach Boothe said.

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

Griglione, Boothe named all-state Interstate 35 junior Gracey Griglione earned her third all-state honor and Central Decatur junior Raegan Boothe also received allstate honors on the Iowa Newspaper Association’s all-state girls basketball teams.

Griglione was named to the Class 2A first team as a front line player, making it her second firstteam all-state selection after being named to the second team during her freshman season. Boothe received third-team honors.

Griglione, the 6-1 Creighton University commit, ranked sixth in Class 2A by averaging 19.7 points per game.

She shot 53.5 percent from the floor and made 10 3-pointers for the season, while shooting 72.9 percent at the foul line on 118 free throw attempts.

Central Decatur’s Boothe earned the final spot on the Class 2A all-state teams, being named to the third team at a utility spot after helping lead the Cardinals to the state tournament.

The Cardinal junior ranked second on the team with 13.1 points per game on 37.2 percent shooting from the floor and 35.7 percent shooting from behind the 3-point arc.

Boothe led the Cardinals in rebounding this year at 7.5 boards per game. She finished with 59 assists, 58 steals and 24 blocked shots.

I-35’s White, CDs Pedersen named all-state Interstate 35 senior point guard Jaylan White and Central Decatur senior guard Peyton Pedersen earned first-team all-state honors from the Iowa Newspaper Association, which released its all-state basketball teams on Tuesday.

White repeated as a member of the first-team back court in Class 2A, while Pedersen made the jump from third-team utility in Class 2A last year to first-team back court in Class 1A this year.

White tied for fifth in the state in the state all classes, averaging 25.6 points per game, while finishing sixth in all classes with 180 assists and leading the state all classes with 129 steals during his senior campaign.

White finished his career as Interstate 35’s all-time leading scorer with 1,882 points. He also ranks sixth in Iowa history with 651 assists and ends as Iowa’s all-time leader in steals with 463, surpassing the previous mark set in 2013 by Murray’s Austin Halls (459).

Central Decatur’s Pedersen saved his best for last with a senior campaign that placed him on the Class 1A first team as a utility player.

Pedersen ranked 13th in all classes by averaging 23.3 points per game, averaging better than 26 points per game over his final 10 games.

The Cardinal senior shot 48.9 percent from the floor and 33.1 percent from behind the 3-point arc.

“The 6-3 Pedersen also led the Cardinals in rebounding at 7.1 boards per game, while ranking second on the team in assists (75), steals (58) and blocked shots (15).

Pedersen finished his career as Central Decatur’s all-time leading scorer.

Clarke girls tennis claims SCC title KNOXVILLE — The Clarke girls tennis team continued its dominance over the South Central Conference on May 10.

The Lady Indians scored 26 team points, six better than runner-up Knoxville, to win their sixth South Central Conference championship in the past seven years.

Clarke’s No. 1 doubles team

of Sydnee Redman and Sydney Sickels battled to the conference championship with a pair of threeset victories in the semifinals and finals.

Clarke’s No. 2 doubles team of Megan Linskens and Deseree Stubbe placed fourth.

Brittany Beckett beat teammate Sydney Garrett in the third-place match to earn all-conference honors in singles play.

Beckett won 6-2, 7-6 over Garrett, who finished fourth. Garrett lost 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinals to eventual singles champion Jordyn Thompson of Davis County, while Beckett lost 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals to runner-up Sami Thompson of Knoxville.

leading up to 5-3 and took the top spot out of that group, placing fifth.

Atwood tied with North Linn’s Mandy Rawson.

The Central Decatur boys shuttle hurdle relay team of Cauy Spidle, Tyler Davis, Carter Boothe and Peyton Pedersen ran a big season’s best of 1:00.94 in the May 19 prelims, qualifying in the fifth position to Saturday’s finals.

In finals, the Cardinals ran 1:00.75 to finish sixth in the eightteam finals field. But, both Wapsie Valley and Northwood-Kensett were disqualified, vaulting Central Decatur to fourth place.

Central Decatur’s time of 1:00.75 in finals broke the school record in the event.

Clarke’s Brimm places at state track meet DES MOINES — Clarke senior Kooper Brimm exceeded his own expectations May 19 at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet at Drake Stadium.

The Clarke senior entered the Class 2A boys shot put with the eighth-best throw from the previous week’s State Qualifying Meet and also the eighth-best throw in Class 2A throughout the season.

But he knew the competition would be tough once he made it to the state meet.

So when Brimm made finals and finished in eighth place, he was surprised.

“I guess it’s really kind of crazy, because I came in seeded eighth and I wasn’t really expecting to make eighth, because there was some pretty big competition,” Brimm said.

Brimm threw 50 feet, 10.25 inches on his final throw in prelims to earn the final spot in the finals, knocking CMB’s Brady Kemp out of the eight-spot. Kemp had thrown 50-8.50 on his first attempt.

Brimm said he had been throwing better in practice on May 18, and so he was disappointed with his final throw of prelims.

Fellow Clarke senior Rich Wilkins finished 22nd in the Class 2A 800 meters, running 2;04.02 and 22nd in the 2A 1,600 meters with his time of 4:44.68.

Clarke girls track

The Clarke girls track team ran into some bad luck at the Co-ed State Track Meet.

With one of the shuttle hurdle relay members dealing with a strained calf muscle, the Clarke shuttle hurdle finished 17th in the Class 2A prelims.

The Lady Indians ran 1:10.31.

Team members were Solanna Zimmerman, Chynna Beydler, Ashlynn Oehlert and Bailey Zimmerman.

Solanna Zimmerman placed 19th in the 2A girls 100 meter hurdle prelims on Friday, running 16.97.

Bailey Zimmerman ran into more bad luck during prelims of the event. After getting out to a fast start, Zimmerman fell over the fourth hurdle and crashed to the track. She ended up 23rd overall in 19.52 seconds.

Senior Alexis Barr easily cleared opening height of 4-9 in the Class 2A girls high jump competition, but missed on all three attempts at 4-11, finishing 17th.

Senior Amanda Kindred improved on her qualifying place in the Class 2A girls shot put competition.

Entering the field ranked 24th from the State Qualifying Meet, Kindred improved to 21st with her best throw of 34-1.

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From left, Murray coaches Jerry Shields, Danny Jensen and Keith Shields share a lighter moment during a ceremony in May when facilities at the school were renamed in their honor.

Murray renames athletic facilities after successful coaches

Most chools in Iowa have the six pillars of character from the Character Counts program posted on a wall, or hanging from the rafters.

In Murray, pillars of character are walking the sidelines and the bench areas of the school’s athletic facilities, and those local icons were honored Saturday in a ceremony dedicating those facilities in their names.

Danny Jensen, Jerry Shields, Keith Shields and Jerry Brown — the Mount Rushmore of Murray Mustangs athletics — were the guests of honor in a ceremony Saturday organized by Superintendent Alan Miller and the Murray Community School Board.

The event was held in the Jerry Brown Gymnasium in Murray High School, which was dedicated 10 years ago. Miller said Brown was invited to be a part of the occasion in a “rededication” because his history in service to the school is so closely aligned to those gaining the new honors.

The newly-named facilities are the Danny Jensen Softball Field, the Keith Shields Football Field and the Jerry Shields Middle School Gym, which is the multipurpose room within the new school addition. Among other uses, it serves as a middle school practice gym and is available for games. Shields serves as the school’s athletic director as well as the head girls basketball and head volleyball coach.

Keith Shields retired as head football coach two years ago, but has served as an assistant for coach Taylor Fulton since then.

Jensen will begin his 36th year as head softball coach at Murray this summer, and retired this year after more than three decades as a teacher and administrator in the district. He and former player Tessa Otto will continue as the softball coaching staff.

Three CD events medal at state track DES MOINES — Central Decatur won state meet medals in two events here last weekend at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet.

Junior Raegan Boothe finished fifth in the Class 1A girls high jump competition, one spot in front of former Murray prep Alyssa Staudt, who now competes for Rockford.

Central Decatur freshman Emma Atwood finished tied for seventh.

Boothe, Staudt and Atwood all cleared 5-1 and went out with three misses at 5-3. In total, five jumpers cleared 5-1 and bowed out of the competition at 5-3.

Boothe had the fewest misses

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Interstate 35 softball coach Tim Bogs, left, celebrates with his wife Mary at a ceremony after Tim won his 600th game last season.

I-35 softball coach Bogs reaches 600 victories TRURO— Wendy Stanley stepped foot onto the softball field to prepare for the 1992 season.

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fielding to solid hitting and pitching.

“A lot of it goes back to CONT. FROM | 6 the fundamentals,” Wendy Stanley said. “Not only does program.

In the 24-plus seasons he want to win, it’s all about since, that leader has been team development.” a steady presence for the program. He’s been a leader who’s guided the program to plenty of highs, taken it many places.

Through all of the moments from practices and meetings to games both in Truro, Fort Dodge and places in between, coach Tim Bogs has been the steadying force that’s helped guide young women on and off the field.

Bogs was honored for earning career win number 600 during Friday’s regular OST file photo season home finale against Interstate 35 softball playEast Union. His wife Mary, ers celebrate after taking two daughters Amy and fifth in the Class 2A state tournament last summer in Kathy and four grandchil- Fort Dodge. dren.

Bogs earned win number 600 in a victory over Greene County at the South Hamilton Tournament on June 25. I-35 softball Stanley has seen plenty takes fifth at state of Bogs over the years. She FORT DODGE — Interplayed for him for two seastate 35 junior Josie Wicksons, coached with him for ett and her teammates had a number of seasons in the early 2000s and now has big grins on their faces.

As a member of the Iowa watched as a mother. OldGirls High School Athletic est daughter Carlyn is a juUnion staff handed Wicknior while younger daughter ett the Class 2A fifth-place Kate is a freshman. trophy, she raised it high.

“Some things have Teammates joined in to changed, a lot of things hatouch it. ven’t,” Stanley said. “All of It was a successful end to the pitch calls, all of the hitthe season for the Roadting calls are still the same.

His coaching style is still the runner softball team.

Interstate 35 capped its same.”

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2A boys race at the state cross country meet to compose himself.

Cresta placed 35th in 17 minutes, 30 seconds in his final race as a Roadrunner.

The race at state was like all of his others.

“Every single race, I put my heart out on the line and try to do the best I can,” Cresta said.

“This one was special to me.

It’s my last race,” he OST file photo Clarke senior Brandyne said. “I wanted to make it Olin celebrates after the special.”

Thursday at the state softball tournament in Fort Dodge.

It matches the best finish to a season in program history. Interstate 35 has been to the state softball tournament nine times.

This year’s finish bettered last season’s eighthplace finish in Class 2A. Coach Tim Bogs told his team to be proud of what they accomplished, noting that they were one of a handful of teams to end their season with a win.

“It was a great way to finish,” Bogs said. “We’re very proud of them.”

With the entire team back next season, the Roadrunners have high expectations already as they leave Fort Dodge this season.

“Oh my gosh, we’ve got them set high,” said junior pitcher Carlyn Stanley.

“Our ultimate goal is to have fun. The majority of us will be seniors. I’m excited for it.

“We want to get back to state.”

Indians’ win against Albia.

It was Clarke’s third victory in a row, their longest win streak since 2012.

Clarke’s offense delivered in overtime, then made a game-saving defensive stand to top Albia 30-22 in overtime.

It was Clarke’s third win in a row. The Indians have now won three in a row for the first time since 2012.

“It’s phenomenal,” said senior Brandyne Olin.

The team has gelled the past three weeks.

“We’re on a roll right now,” Olin said. “We’ve come together more than any Clarke team in forever.”

The team has caught fire at the right time, momentum they’ll look to keep going into the final three weeks of the season.

“We could be one of the greats of all time,” Olin said.

“We could go to the playoffs.”

Clarke football has longest win streak since 2012 OSCEOLA— Three weeks ago, Clarke’s football team exited the field in Osceola demoralized after a tough loss to Centerville.

It could’ve been easy for the Indians to pack it up, chalk it up to a lost season.

But Clarke has dug deep ever since.

They dug even deeper, finding the will and resolve to pull out another thrilling win.

Griglione signs with Creighton TRURO — Interstate 35 senior Gracey Griglione had waited a considerable amount of time for Wednesday, Nov. 9, to come around.

The verbal commitment she made to Creighton University on June 8, 2015, became a signed and sealed reality for the Roadrunner basketball standout.

Griglione officially inked her commitment to the Omaha, Nebraska, school on Nov. 9 during a signing ceremony in the gym with family, teammates and Interstate 35 coach Jamie Smith among those looking on.

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Griglione fulfilled a dream of playing basketball at the Division I level.

“I’ve wanted to play at the Division I level since about seventh grade,” she said.

Signing with Creighton was a bittersweet moment for Gracey. Her father Rich died on April 28, 2016.

Even though Rich couldn’t be there, his legacy lives on through Gracey.

Signing with Creighton was a moment Rich would be proud of for his oldest child.

“It’s comforting to know that my dad always told me how proud of me that he was and he loved Creighton just as much as I do,” Gracey Griglione said.

Gracey officially signing with Creighton brightened the day for the Griglione family after a tough year emotionally.

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Until I quit hoping I could get organized, I faithfully faced each New Year in a bigger mess than the year before, and with a bigger hope that this time I’d do it. That kind of hope is unconscious compromise with doubt. It’s wishful thinking.

It’s like saying, “I’m going to try to get organized this next year.” When you try you lie. When you hope, it’s nope. So how do you quit hoping and trying and just do it?

Baby steps are certainly part of it, but for me I had to get a hold of the right reason to take those baby steps. In my hoping days my reasons to get organized were wrong. I was in a very unhappy marriage and I thought if I could get organized he’d finally be happy with me and our marriage would improve.

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In 2002 I met a person who changed my life. Her name is Nelly. She’s my inner child. Even though I met her 15 years after I got organized, obviously she was alive and well behind my desire to have more free time to play. Doesn’t that sound like a child’s motive?

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COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Dan Sherman, pastor, 515-962-2060. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

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

- Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA, Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. 641-342-4389, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Soul Cafe worshipful supper.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, Pastor Chuck Myer, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110. 9 a.m.

Sunday school, 10 a.m. Church Service.

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

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

City one step closer to housing rehab plan The majority of Tuesday’s city council meeting was dedicated to discussions on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Sustainability Program.

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Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) spoke during the public hearing on the CDBG program.

It would provide funds for six homes in high-need areas of Osceola to be ren-

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.

eat fresh We bake our own bread.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 9 a.m.

Worship; nursery available.

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

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MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487. Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Service. 7 p.m. - Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Wednesday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study.

3rd Thursday each month - 7 p.m. -Ladies Missionary Group.

MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastor Brandon Campbell. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., children’s church during worship; Fellowship and Adult Lessons

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

the right reason, I had so much energy and I quit caring if I was making Mr. Cranky Pants happy. Hey did you come up with that name or did I?” “I did! And remember when you started getting organized, he just got crankier and crankier and we got happier and happier.”

It was true! The more organized I got, the more free time I had to play with my kids and be creative. Housework went from drudgery to the thrill of playing house! No more hoping and trying, we were having fun.

Mr. Cranky Pants didn’t appreciate my creativity.

He wanted me to get a job as a meat wrapper (good union) and make extra money for us. Once I had habits and routines that served me, I was able to play more and more. If I hadn’t gotten organized I never would have written Sidetracked Home Executives or my latest book The Joy of Being Disorganized

Granted, I’m not a brilliant writer and my books don’t come near to works such as War and Peace and Gone with the Wind, but every one of us has something good to share with this beautiful world. We are all part of a wonderful life and when we get organized we really get to play in it!

I hope you are looking forward to a fabulous year filled with the fun of being organized. This New Year stands before us beckoning us to have more fun than we ever have before. Let’s christen our new calendars with dates and plans that include our obligations as well as fun, adventure and creativity. Now that’s a good reason to get organized!

For more from Pam Young go to www.cluborganized.com. You’ll find many musings, videos of Pam in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, videos on how to get organized, lose weight and get your finances in order, all from a reformed SLOB’s point of view.

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HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship.

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TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641-765-4782. Brandon Campell, Pastor. Sunday - Truro 10:45 a.m.

Worship; Peru 9:30 a.m. Worship.

TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, 641-765-4524. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School -10:30 a.m.

Worship.

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

9:30 a.m. - Children’s Sunday School.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Pastor Butch Black, Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:30 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.

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Tom C. Murr, pastor.

Sunday - 9 a.m. - worship service.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor, 641-449-3779, 641449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

- Worship, 9:15 a.m. - Church

MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641 447-2569. Minster - Brian McCracken. 8:30 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 Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.

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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.

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

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9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:35 a.m. late worship, Wednesday night W.O.W. for children through teenagers at the church building at 7 p.m., small adult groups meeting at church, contact church for times, second Wednesday of every month, W.O.W. for all ages at church building at 6:30 p.m.

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LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor. Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www.lifepointministries.net

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.

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Palabras deVida Eterna. Rev. Carlos Tamayo.

2302 N. Main St. Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 11 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 10 a.m., Servicio. Miércoles - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Misioneros. Viernes 6:00 p.m., Hogares. 641-414-5519

Information on classes, future projects and new opportunities for artists in the area can be discovered at CCAC meetings, 7 p.m. every 3rd Monday at the Clarke County Development Corporation, 115 E. Washington St. The public is welcome to attend.

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