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Feel the frost

Check out what it’s like to be the famous Frosty the Snowman

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

The month of December has seen rain and some snow, but a lot of the days have been warm and sunny with temperatures reaching 60 degrees. And, that’s more than fine with the staff at the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.

Even though there’s been a lack of snow on the ground, News Editor Amy Hansen (AH) was able to obtain an interview with beloved holiday character Frosty the Snowman (FS). With the spring-like weather, he has been elusive to track down, but was gracious to give insight into his snowflake world.

AH: What is it like to be

a well-known winter character?

FS: You see me a lot during the holiday season, but one thing I do love about being a famous snowman is I’m around all of winter.

Whenever there’s a blizzard, there I am, no matter if it’s December or March. And, that’s another thing, no matter what race, gender, nationality or religion, everyone enjoys building a good snowman. Or, should I say, snowperson? (Laughs).

AH: What is the best way to make a snowman?

FS: There is no wrong way to make a snowman. You could build me right side up or upside down. What really Please see FROSTY, Page 4

OST photo by AMY HANSEN

Firefighters work on releasing grain from a grain bin after a man fell in Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Iowa Select Farms, 1024 Kendall St., in rural Murray.

Creston man dies in grain bin accident near Murray

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

MURRAY — A hired farm hand died after being trapped in a grain bin for more than three hours near Iowa Select Farms, 1024 Kendall St., in Murray Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Eric Reasland, 39, of Creston was pulled from the grain bin around noon by first responders and was transported immediately to Clarke County Hospital in Osceola where he was pronounced dead.

According to Clarke County Sheriff Bill Kerns, the grain bin is owned by Larry Schulte of Union County.

The location is in close proximity to the county line for Union and Clarke counties.

How it happened What started as an average day on the job turned into something drastically worse.

Kerns told reporters the owner and

hired hand were getting grain out of the bin in the early morning hours.

“Evidently, it had crusted over.

The hired hand went down inside of the bin to break the crust on top of the grain,” he said. “The owner went back down on the ground to run the auger, and said he waited about eight to 10 minutes. (He) shut the auger off, went back up to make sure he was OK and couldn’t find him.”

Emergency personnel responded to this accident around 9 a.m.

Kerns said a visual had been made on the hired hand inside the grain bin around 10 a.m., but he was surrounded by a significant amount of grain.

Rescue mission In a grain bin rescue mission, firefighters vent the grain bin on as many sides as possible to get the grain released in all directions. Triangular shapes were being cut on the bottom sides of the grain bin by area firefighters.

“If you don’t vent it and just cut it

one way, then that sucks him in deeper,” Kerns said.

Grain vacuums were being used to make it flow in all directions.

Osceola Fire Chief Mike Fry said firefighters from Humeston, Winterset, Afton, Creston, Murray, Woodburn and Osceola responded to the accident.

Vehicles from Iowa State Patrol and Wayne County Emergency Management were also spotted at the scene.

“When they’re running grain out of the bottom of the bin, the auger underneath is going and it can pull the grain down and the grain’s loose in there and it will pull you in,” Fry said.

Kerns said in his 31 years in law enforcement, he’s only seen a grain bin accident like this happen twice.

A GoFundMe web page was set up for the family of Eric Reasland. According to the page, Reasland leaves behind his wife Tabby and six-monthold son Carter.

Available water supply reduced by two-thirds in CCRC task order

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

The changes are coming in, and some are pretty significant.

Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) was presented an engineering task order during its meeting Thursday, Dec. 17, for planning a reduced-size reservoir.

“So, we’ve spent the last few months really getting the NRCS the information, updating their information, adding new and really doing a new analysis with the previous watershed work that NRCS had done,” said Mark Duben, water section manager and vice president Contributed image of HDR Inc. of Des Moines, This is the map for Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s for a proposed 1,000-foot while presenting the task orcontour modified reservoir. der.

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Original plan The original plan was for CCRC to build a reservoir project located in northwest Clarke County.

The reservoir was to provide a water supply for Osceola and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) with an 816-acre lake, which could provide 2.2 million gallons of water per day.

West Lake, the current water source, doesn’t meet the needs of Clarke County and SIRWA. Funding for the project includes many sources, especially funding from the local-option sales tax.

However, there have been many legislative setbacks and issues with landowners and eminent domain, which has caused CCRC to look

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Modified design This is the task order for hydrology and hydraulics for a reduced-size pool at dam site 4B that was presented during the CCRC meeting.

Principal and auxiliary alternatives were investigated to determine the maximum size of a normal pool that can be feasibly developed given the commission’s current land ownership constraints at dam site 4B, which may require the original design top of dam elevation of 1,021 be reduced to constrain the maximum pool level to downstream of 180th Avenue and Osage Street.

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 24, 2015

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT Ronald Matthew Carney, 43, of Murray was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and driving under suspension 2:10 a.m. Dec. 15.

Carney was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail by the courts after posting bond.

—————— Christopher Brian Thornton, 29, of Melcher-Dallas, was

charged with probation violation midnight Dec. 17.

The original date of the offense is Oct. 13.

Thornton was being held in Clarke County Jail.

—————— Thomas Frank Costello, 59, of Brenham, Texas, was charged with harassment and violation of a court order 8:38 p.m. Dec. 12.

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

POLICE REPORT Andrew Kenneth Snyder, with driving under suspen33, of Osceola was charged sion Dec. 19.

ACCIDENT No citations were issued after an accident 2:30 a.m.

Dec. 12 in the 1600 block of Osage Street.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Christopher Robert Dale Baker, 25, of Murray, driv-

ing a 2009 Hyundai west on Osage Street, encountered two cows on the row. Baker was able to avoid striking the first cow, but was unable to avoid hitting the second cow.

Damage estimate to Baker’s vehicle is $4,000.

CLARIFICATION In the “Back in Time” editorial with the Iowa Highway Patrolmen picture from 1956 it listed John Heaps as Hays.

Heaps served Iowa out of

Osceola for more than 17 years, mostly as a pilot.

Heaps and Dan Foster were also responsible for starting the Iowa Highway Air Patrol.

MEAL SITE Monday, Dec. 28: Chicken pot pie, Lima beans, tossed salad, biscuit, hot spiced apple slices Tuesday, Dec. 29: Grilled pork patty with mushrooms, wild rice, mixed vegetables, tropical fruit Wednesday, Dec. 30: Ital-

ian pork loin, roasted potatoes, carrots, cinnamon applesauce Thursday, Dec. 31: Smothered liver or beef patty with gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit Friday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day

IDPH urges awareness of gambling-related presents With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Iowans are busy looking for fun and memorable gifts for family and friends; however, not all gifts are intended for all ages and audiences.

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges Iowans to think about the appropriateness of the gifts you give this season.

“Gift items like alcohol and lottery tickets are reserved for the adult marketplace and other popular gifts like certain movies and video games may not be appropriate for everyone on your list,” said Eric Preuss of the IDPH Office of Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention.

Preuss said it is especially important to be aware of the potential risks associated with gambling-related gifts.

“Studies show that introduction to gambling at an early age can lead to serious consequences in adulthood,” Preuss said.

Research indicates the major types of teen betting are sports betting, the lottery, card games like poker, and games of skill like pool

or basketball.

A study conducted by the McGill University Youth Gambling Research Centre found 70 to 80 percent of adolescents questioned reported having gambled for money in the past year and approximately 30 percent reported gambling on a weekly basis.

To minimize the risks associated with youth gambling, be sure to give youngsters age-appropriate gifts.

Signs of problem gambling in youth include: • Bragging about wins or lying about losses • Increasing time and money spent gambling • Withdrawing from family and friends • Excessive phone use, texting and/or internet activities • Increased interest in the outcome of sports or games • Personal or home items going missing Help for individuals or families affected by problem gambling is available by calling 1-800-BETS OFF. Information about problem gambling is available at www.1800BETSOFF.org.

Retirement Open House

for Dr. Bruce Harris Wednesday, December 30th 2-6pm 148 W. Jefferson, Osecola

Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa, Iowa Primary Care Association celebrate 50 years of health care LEON – Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa in Leon, Lamoni, Albia, Centerville, Chariton and Corydon is making its mark on the region’s health care system as community health centers around the country celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.

Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa serve nearly 7,500 patients annually, with approximately 37,000 patient visits each year. The center employs 88 people and has a staff committed to offering patient-focused, comprehensive primary care to members of the community, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

“Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa is proud to be able to provide a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services to our communities,” said center CEO Samantha Cannon. “In many parts of rural Iowa, primary care services are scarce. We are proud to help ensure that important care remains accessible to local residents.”

Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa has served Decatur County since 2005 and has dedicated its work to providing quality primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse and oral health services.

It is one of 14 community health care centers in Iowa that are known as “federally qualified health centers,” or FQHCs. These community health centers across the country are celebrating 50 years of operation this year.

“Iowa’s community health centers are an integral part of the state’s health care system and their local communities, serving more than 184,000 uninsured and under served Iowans every year,” said Iowa Primary Care Association CEO Ted Boesen.

“These centers are leaders in treating chronic diseases and conditions, which helps reduce overall health care costs.”

For more information on the Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa or the Iowa Primary Care Association, visit http://www.chcsi. org or http://www.iowapca. org.

Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI) was funded as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Decatur County in 2005. Today, CHCSI manages six locations, including two primary care sites and four sites providing behavioral health and substance abuse services. Oral health services were also added in January 2011.

The Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) is a non-profit membership association comprised of community health centers and other safety net providers in the state. Iowa PCA provides technical assistance to the state’s community health centers and one migrant health program. The Iowa PCA’s mission is to provide leadership by promoting, supporting, and developing quality health care for under served populations in Iowa.

Iowa State Fair Board elections DES MOINES — Two new members were elected to the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors and five were re-elected during the Iowa Association of Fairs Conference and Annual Meeting held Dec. 11-13 in Des Moines.

Delegates from six geographic state fair board districts elect two board members each for a total of 12 directors. All terms are staggered two-year terms.

Directors re-elected to serve two-year terms and their districts are: Bob Schlutz, Columbus Junction (southeast); C.W. Thomas, Guthrie Center (southwest); Randy Brown, Osceola (south central); Alan Brown, Hampton (north central); and, John Harms, Monticello (northeast).

Two new board members and their districts are: Darwin Gaudin, Primghar (northwest), elected to serve a twoyear term for former board member Bill Neubrand, who passed away this year. Tennie Carlson, Stratford (north central), elected for a one-year term to complete the term of board member, James

Romer, who moved out of state this year.

Carlson joins a notable list of women who have served on the Iowa State Fair Board including most recently Leona Ashman (south central), who served as president in the 90s, and Jeannie Partlow (northwest), who served as treasurer and retired from the board in 2010.

In 2016, Alan Brown will serve the board as president, John Harms will serve as vice-president and Dave Hoffman will serve as treasurer.

Other Board members include: Paul Vaassen, Dubuque (northeast); Gary VanAernam, Exira (southwest); Jerry Parkin, Earlham (south central); and Gary McConnell, Bloomfield (southeast).

Directors by office held are Gov. Terry Branstad (represented by Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds), Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey (represented by Michael Naig), and Iowa State University President Dr. Steven Leath (represented by Dr. John Lawrence).

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TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS If people would like to donate to Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas program, they can mail checks to the Clarke Community Center, P.O. Box 142, Osceola, IA 50213 or Dianne Riley, 2179 240th Ave., Osceola, IA 50213. The following people have recently donated in some way.

Ross Gould Neil and Nancy Goos Individuals of Chapter EL of TTT In memory of Eli Ogbourne In memory of Robert Chaney In honor of Helen and Gary Kimes Osceola Public Library Staff David and Wanda Gorsline In memory of Matt Lewis Deb and Alan Lundquist Osceola United Methodist women Van Wert Methodist Church In memory of Karen Mathes Osceola Luthern Church Mr. and Mrs. J. Crandall O’Hair grandchildren Stephen and Stacy McWilliams Sandra and Leland Dolecheck Bob and Sharon Gebhart Marilyn and Robert Fluckey Carolyn England Xi Zeta Lambda Sorority

Mike and Linda Abbott Dwayne and Darlene Henrichs Gary and Helen Kimes LifePoint Assembly of God Church Bud and Francis Brant Robert and Beverly Schader Paul E. Nelson Janice and Ed White Iowa TTT FZ Dick and Connie Hines Heidi Burris Mary Peterson Gene and Ronda Surber Jake and Josie Moore Linda A. Reynolds Betty Wells Class of 1947 in memory of Selma Gardner Wallace Brownie Troop 107 Alice Piercy Thrivent Financial Lutherans Joy Tokheim Bruce Harris Jeannie Crittenden Karen Chew Steve and Rose Gilbert Deb McChurch Judy Barber Over the Rainbow Preschool Eddy family in memory of Lois Eddy Jacob Gookin Larry and Rita Gookin Seth and Lauren Gray In memory of Mary Gardner Shirley Fouche Bill and Sandye Kelso Maribel Torres Bub and Joan Peterson Many anonymous donors

Osceola 147 S. Main, Osceola, IA 50213 (641) 342-2737 Vision Center www.mylocalvisioncenter.com David C. Hoadley, O.D. Erik Kyler, O.D.

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December Shining Star Award Winner The Grassroots Home The December Shining Star award was presented by Osceola Chamber Main Street and Warrior Osceola to The Grassroots Home at 140 W. Jefferson in Osceola.

The Grassroots Home was nominated by Dave Selene. “During the night of the Wine Walk, Marcy and Jerusha were hosting the opening of their new store. The vibrant environment, coupled with a “new” restored look of the building, excited many exploring customers. Their enthusiasm and creativity has provided Osceola with a new sense of retail in the downtown Main Street District.”

A Shining Star Award is given every month. Please send your nominations for the Shining Star Award to ocms@iowatelecom.net.

Derek Lumsden, Executive Director Osceola Chamber Main Street

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Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Jessica Gaul officiating. VisNew Virginia Carolyn “Connie” Lee itation with family present Gledhill, 75, of New Vir- was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the funeral ginia died home. Cremation will follow Wednesand interment of her creday, Dec. mains, along with those of 16, 2015, her husband will be in Cenat Ramsey ter Cemetery in Hartford, Village Connecticut, in the spring. in Des Memorial contributions may Moines. be directed to the Multiple F u n e r - Gledhill Sclerosis Society or Alzheial services were held 10:30 a.m. mer’s Association. Online condolences may be left at

www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Carolyn “Connie” Lee Gledhill, daughter of Robert Laflin and Mary Laflin, was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Lebanon, Indiana. Connie grew up in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School.

On Sept. 1, 1979, Connie married Charles Ayres Gledhill in Lebanon, Indiana.

Connie worked in retail in Lebanon for many years prior to her family moving to New Virginia in 1991. She worked as a school cook at the New Virginia School and

as a clerk at Mel’s Convenience Store in New Virginia. Connie was active in her son’s activities while he was in school, fundraisers, homeroom and community activities.

Connie is survived by her son Jared (Julie) Gledhill of Ankeny; grandson Andrew Gledhill of Ankeny; sister Kay (John) Flake of Eustis, Florida; and other relatives and many friends.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary and husband Charles Ayres Gledhill.

Ronald Day

ed school. He worked in highway construction for several years.

On April 26, 1987, Ronnie married Karen Kay Smith of Osceola.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Karen of Chariton; daughters, Krisinda Wright (Lee Jay) of Woodburn, Samantha Day and Katina Day, both of Des Moines;

grandchildren, Warren Snyder and Caleb Wright; sisters, Norma Reaves and Lavatis (Phillip) Hamilton, all of Lineville and Barbara Stark of Trenton, Missouri; and other relatives and friends.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; sister Betty Byers and brother David Day.

Chariton

Ronald Lynn Day, 61, of Chariton died Dec. 13, 2015, at Lucas County Health Center in Chariton.

Open visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, with family present from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Greenlee-Middleton

Funeral Chapel, 310 W 3rd St., in Lineville. Cremation will follow under the direction of the Greenlee-Middleton Funeral Service.

Ronald Lynn Day, son of Carl Wilbur and Belva Phae (Higdon) Day, was born on Aug. 11, 1954, in Chariton.

Ronnie was raised in Lineville where he attend-

Scholarships available from Clarke County Farm Bureau for high school seniors It is time once again for high school seniors to apply for numerous scholarships available in the county.

This year, again, Clarke County Farm Bureau is offering two $250 scholarships to seniors whose family holds a Clarke County Farm Bureau membership. People may pick up their application at their school guidance office, stop by the Clarke County Farm Bureau office at 2215 N. Main, or call Leola Boyce at 641-342-6066 and have one mailed to their home address.

Completed applications are due back in the Clarke County Farm Bureau office

by Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Also available: Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship – This memorial scholarship of $500 is offered for the purpose of fostering educational development of women.

The application is available at the iowafarmbureau.com website under

the Members Only tab, My Membership, Member Benefits, then Scholarships. To get more information, log on to www.cwcusa.org. The application is due by March 1, 2016, to the Iowa Master Farm Homemakers-President Leah Maass and will be forwarded to the Country Women’s Council for judging.

The applicant must be a woman and a legal resident of the USA who shows financial need and the ability to complete her education.

Two character reference letters, an official transcript of high school and college courses completed, one-page summary of participation in school and community, work experience, educational goals and financial need and picture of applicant are required to be attached to the two-page application.

Also available: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship — This $1000 renewable

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scholarship is available to Farm Bureau member families. Students will find the application under the Members Only section of iowafarmbureau.com, select My Membership, under Member Benefits select Scholarships. The application is available on the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation website in a working PDF format.

Handwritten applications submitted to IFBF will not be accepted. Among other eligibility guidelines applicants must be working toward a degree in an occupational area of agriculture and/or agribusiness listed on the application. The fivepage application will need to be typed and accompanied by two character refer-

ence letters and other noted financial information.

The completed application should be turned in to the Clarke County Farm Bureau office by Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The Clarke County Farm Bureau will select two top applications to forward on to the IFBF office by Friday, March 25, 2016.

Several Clarke County Farm Bureau members have been recipients of these scholarships over the years and members would encourage seniors to apply for them as they are qualified.

Check with a local guidance counselor. Members note Christmas vacation would be a great time to work on these applications.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 24, 2015

Harold Harger Eagle Grove

Harold Wayne Harger, 80, of Eagle Grove died Dec. 10, 2015, at home in Yuma, Arizona.

Per his request, his body was cremated and a private burial will be held at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. Condolences may be sent to Lois J. Harger, 1108 W. Broadway, Eagle Grove, Iowa 50533.

Harold Wayne Harger, son of Herman and Ada Lorraine (Houghton) Harger, was born Oct. 5, 1935, in Somerset.

Harold spent his early childhood in Murray. In 1952, the family moved to Truro. He graduated from Truro High School in 1954.

On March 13, 1980, Harold married Lois Jean (Ballou) McDermott in Osceola. They spent all their married life together RVing and spending winters in Florida and Arizona.

Harold worked for Bill Greene Service Station, was service manager for

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Friedmans and Metro Ford in Des Moines. In 1978, he opened Harold’s Country Service near Osceola. In 1987, they moved to Eagle Grove. There he work for Westwood Ford in Fort Dodge, Christensen Motors in Eagle Grove and Gookin RV Center in Story City.

He retired in 2000.

Harold was a member of Lions Club in Truro and United Church of Christ.

Harold is survived by his wife Lois; son Merlin Lynn (Teresa) Harger; granddaughters, Danielle and Tomi; several great-grandchildren; two nieces; five nephews; sister-in-law Eleanor Jane Walberg and very special friends, Dale and Lori Helgevold, Damon, Lee Ann and Landi, and Merlyn (Bud) and Cindy Reed Jones, Justin and Gavin.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; bothers, Don R. Harger, Herman Eugene (Butch) Harger, sister-inlaw Shirley (Tonya) Harger; bother-in-law Melvin Walberg and one nephew.

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BACK IN TIME

FROSTY: Continued from Page 1

matters is you’re having fun. That’s the thing, building a snowman or any type of snow creature is meant to be shared with those you love — family and friends. As long as everybody is having a good time, I could come out misshapen with two different sizes of eyes and no arms or nose. If everybody had a good laugh and enjoyed themselves, then, that means I am perfect.

AH: How do you prefer to be dressed up?

FS: I love when people change up my outfits, but, I will say this. You can never go wrong with the classics — stove-top hat, corn cob pipe, button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

AH: When it’s below freezing for long periods of time, what do you do for fun during the cold, winter nights?

FS: The holidays are a great time of year because people decorate their houses with twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments. It’s a multitude

of red, green, blue and bright white colors. Some houses have lawn ornaments and even songs playing for people to hear and enjoy. That’s my kind of night on the town living it up.

AH: Everybody has a favorite type of holiday treat they enjoy. What’s yours?

FS: Check if you can see the pattern. Iced coffee. Iced lattes. Icebox cake. ICEEs. Ice pops. If it’s cold and wet, it’s right up my alley.

AH: After all the snow has melted, what do you do in the spring and summer months?

FS: Sometimes I go the North Pole and hang out with Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. We go back many, many years. It’s quite the ‘bromance.’

I do love to travel, though. You can often find me south of the equator, most likely in Antarctica playing games with the local penguins. But, here’s the real deal, if you believe in the peace, magic and goodness of the holiday season, I never go away. I’m always in your heart and imagination.

Happy holidays everyone!

Anniversary party

By Marie White

Clarke County Historical Society

There had never been so great an event of its in Osceola as Dr. and Mrs. Jason Robert’s 25th anniversary party June 7, 1894.

Two-hundred silver printed invitations had been issued, embracing about 700 persons at at least 500 of them responded in person and were present on the lawn and in the house.

The weather was all that could be desired and the lawn was arranged nicely with many tables, lighted with lamps and rows of bright Japanese lanterns. Also, two railroad headlights that were set up set out great streams of light.

The portico was lit up, too, and on the left of the door was an evergreen tablet with 1869 on it in silver, and on the right side, one with 1894.

An evergreen-covered umbrella with roses in it hung from the center of the portico ceiling.

The house itself was in its best • Low immunization coverage holiday attire, too. A professionamong adolescents (44th in the naal house decorator from Des tion) Moines had been employed and America’s Health Rankings are built upon the WHO definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

It is based on the premise that Continued from Page 1 determinants of health directly influence health outcomes. The model of dam elevation of approximatehas evolved over the last 25 years, ly 1,005 feet. A reduced top of but its emphasis on health determi- dam elevation results in reduced nants remains, and today the deter- flood storage for a given normal minants account for three-quarters pool elevation and requires highof each state’s final ranking. The er principal and auxiliary spilldeterminants are divided into four way capacities to safely pass the categories: behavior, community design rainfall events. and environment, policy and clinical A hydraulic analysis of princare. cipal and auxiliary spillway conTo see the 2015 America’s Health figuration was performed and Rankings report and Iowa’s rank- the maximum feasible normal ings, visit www.americashealthrank- pool elevation was determined to ings.org/. be approximately 990 feet. This

Iowa climbs two spots in health rankings The 26th annual America’s Health Rankings report, compiled by the United Health Foundation, is out and shows Iowa has climbed two places in the overall rankings to 22nd in the nation.

While the report represents a snapshot in time, it does give an indication of some of the public health successes Iowa has seen in the last year, along with remaining challenges.

According to the report, Iowa’s rank has improved in several areas, including: • Adults who smoke (ranking has improved from 28th in 2014 to 26th in 2015.

• Obesity (ranking has improved from 39th in 2014 to 35th in 2015) • Physical Inactivity (ranking has improved from 39th in 2014 to 25th in 2015) Challenges include: • Excessive drinking (48th in the nation)

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the house had been fitted with draperies in its doorways, arches, bay window, mantel and windows. There was a rope drapery in the hall entrance to the parlor, a Japanese one to the library and a silk damask over the mantel.

An Axminster carpet in the parlor was like moss for depth.

Congratulations upon receiving this anniversary were fairly poured upon Dr. and Mrs. Roberts by the tide of guests.

About nine of the rooms were cleared of guests who had taken their places with others on the lawn and, really, so large a crowd was never seen there before many times as it has been the scene of festivities.

The Rev. Stodgel gave an eloquent talk reviewing the course of the Roberts’ wedded lives, their faithfulness to each other, success that had attended them, their affection pointing to the host of friends and beautiful home they enjoyed.

The serving of refreshments began in the dining room and on the lawn. A table with 12 plates in the dining room occupied by the chief actors was especially handsome in its decorations of flowers

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Pictured is the house where the 25th anniversary party for Dr. and Mrs. Jason Roberts was held in 1894.

and silverware.

Refreshments were elegant and quickly served. Enjoyment ran high and everyone appeared to “have a good time.” Gifts were rich and numerous.

Dr. and Mrs. Roberts came to Osceola in 1874 from Ohio. The doctor built up a wide practice making many friends and patrons.

Walter and Deloris Sutton own and live in the home today where the anniversary party was held for Dr. and Mrs. Roberts.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

TASK ORDER:

results in a normal pool area of approximately 509 acres and safe withdrawal capacity of approximately 1.2 million gallons per day (MGD).

The modified principal and spillway design includes two 96inch principal spillway conduits

and a concrete labyrinth weir auxiliary spillway. A labyrinth weir structure allows for increased flow across the spillway per unit length when compared to the original grassed spillway design.

Big change One of the most drastically changed design features was the volume of the available water supply (acres-feet). The original design had 11,780. The new modified design has 3,850.

“That’s unacceptable,” said Mayor Fred Diehl, who represents the city of Osceola on the CCRC. The available water supply in million gallons per day went from also went from 2.2 million to 1.2 million.

“Our concern was we don’t go to the expense and trouble

of building a reservoir was to make sure our children aren’t looking at us 20 years from now saying why in the hell did they build that reservoir? Excuse my language. Why didn’t they build that reservoir larger? What were they thinking if they were going to all that trouble?” said CCRC member Bill Trickey.

A full report, including expense, costs and background, should be available at the next CCRC meeting, which is planned 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.

“This was kind of our attempt at what still was maybe within the realm of feasibility,” Duben said. “It’s still a lot more expense, but to get anything beyond what we’ve got here is — takes us even to another level of expense and extreme design.”

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This new potential task order chart for Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s reservoir project was available during the commission’s meeting Thursday, Dec. 17.

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This is the map for Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s for a proposed This new potential task order chart for Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s reservoir project was available during the commission’s meeting Thursday, Dec. 17.

990-foot contour modified reservoir.

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NEIGHBORS

AmericInn Osceola supports Give Kids the World The AmericInn Osceola announced a successful charity drive as part of the brand’s AmericInn Cares initiative, boasting some of the greatest support to date.

During November the hotel joined other AmericInn properties nationwide, in partnership with Give Kids the World, to help raise funds and awareness for the non-profit organization’s Scoops of Hope initiative.

“We want to thank everyone in our community for their generous support of these efforts,” said Marlena Hewlett, general manager. “Thanks to the generosity of our guests and the community, as well as the enthusiasm of our staff, we were able to support this important cause and make a difference in the lives of sick children and their families.”

During November, more than 70 AmericInn properties participated in charitable efforts across the

country. Activities included fundraising, raffles, manager’s receptions, veteran’s breakfasts and ice cream socials. More than $40,000 was raised across the brand — more than three times the amount raised last year, and enough to support nine family’s visits to the Village.

Give Kids the World fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, by providing fantasy vacations at its 70-acre “storybook” resort in Orlando, Fla. Scoops of Hope is a fundraising initiative inspired by a former wish family, who celebrate the anniversary of their Village trip each year by having ice cream for breakfast — just as they did at the Ice Cream Palace during their stay. It costs about $5,000 for each child and family served by Give Kids the World.

“We are proud to join with this wonderful fundraising partner in providing

memorable experiences for kids with life-threatening illnesses through the Scoops of Hope initiative,” said Paul Kirwin, AmericInn president and CEO. “It warms the heart to know that AmericInn guests and people in the communities where we’re located are committed to supporting Give Kids the World.”

The partnership with Give Kids the World is part of AmericInn’s long-standing commitment to community involvement, which grew into its AmericInn Cares initiative in 2011.

As part of AmericInn Cares, twice each year the company unites as a brand to support a single cause.

Past support has gone to military groups, including the Blue Star Mothers and Yellow Ribbon Network when more than 3,000 care packages were sent overseas; True Friends camps, when camp supply kits were assembled; and a fire de-

partment, when fleece blankets and teddy bears were made to support their outreach programs.

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The brand is dedicated to providing an exceptional lodging value for its guests by offering spacious, comfortable guest rooms; great rates and amenities such as a free, hot, home-style AmericInn Perk breakfast; free hotel-wide wireless highspeed Internet; inviting swimming pools; and the Easy Rewards guest loyalty program.

AmericInn is part of Northcott Hospitality, owner and developer of successful franchised hospitality brands for more than 50 years. For more information or reservations visit www.AmericInn.com or call 1-800-634-3444.

Keep your holidays healthy: Vaccinations, healthy behaviors prevent spread of illness Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans vaccinations and healthy behaviors are the best ways to prevent the spread of illness during this holiday season.

“There is still time to get a flu vaccination to offer protection over the holidays,” said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “As people gather for meals and parties, they’re more likely to spread illness around.

Receiving the flu vaccine will help you stay healthy to enjoy all the festivities, and will also keep you from making others sick.”

This is especially important during family gatherings that infants, those with chronic diseases, or elderly individuals might attend.

Infants younger than six months of age are not old enough to receive the in-

fluenza vaccine, so they are at a higher risk of catching the flu from someone else and they have the highest chance of being hospitalized if they get ill.

If you are ill with flu-like symptoms during the holidays, you need to stay home and away from others.

The flu vaccine is plentiful, widely available, and is recommended for everyone six months of age and older.

While the flu vaccine is the best defense against getting influenza, it’s also important to take personal actions to help prevent the spread of illness. Remember the 3Cs: Cover your coughs and sneezes; Clean your hands frequently; and Contain germs by staying home when ill.

Influenza is a serious respiratory illness. It comes on suddenly and symptoms

may include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Illness typically lasts two to seven days, and often puts healthy people in bed for days.

Influenza may cause severe illness or even death in people such as the very young or very old, or those who have underlying health conditions. Two influenza-related deaths have been reported in Iowa this season.

Food-borne illnesses like norovirus or Shigella are also an increased concern during the holidays.

“Anyone with diarrhea or vomiting should not be handling any food items, regardless of how well they wash their hands,” Quinlisk said. “That rule is important whether you’re cooking for two or 200, whether it’s a

regular family meal or at a restaurant.”

Anyone with diarrhea should stay home from school, daycare, work or other events to help stop the spread to others. It’s also important that anyone who has been recently sick with diarrhea not prepare food for others, since you can still spread these illnesses even after you start feeling better.

Symptoms of both norovirus and Shigella illness include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fever. If ill, the most important thing to do is stay home and keep drinking fluids.

For more information on influenza, visit http://idph. iowa.gov/cade/disease-information/influenza.

For more about food borne illnesses, see http://idph.iowa. gov/cade/foodborne-illness.

Clarke Community School District holds Hour of Code During the week of Dec. 7-13, Clarke Community School District took part in the Hour of Code.

With the Hour of Code, students were taught how to write a computer program through a variety of modules that guided the students in their learning on their iPads or in the computer labs.

Elsa, Luke Skywalker, Minecraft figures and many more helped the students to create their own program in an hour. This is not the first time they have helped.

Clarke Community School District has taken part in the Hour of Code for three years, from the kindergartners to the seniors.

Even though computers are in use everywhere, there are fewer schools teaching computer science than 10 years ago. Local schools

have never offered it. The Hour of Code program was a chance to learn about computer programming.

Clarke County Development Board assisted in the Hour of Code’s success by purchasing rewards for the students when they completed the modules and a sub sandwich party for each grade in the high school. The winners being drawn from classes where all the stuContributed photo dents completed the modules. The greatest assistance Clarke students participate in the Hour of Code. in the program’s success was its’ supportive faculty.

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Dale open house, card shower planned A card shower is planned in honor of Mary Dale’s 90th birthday.

People may send a card or attend an open house to celebrate the occasion Sunday, Dec. 27, at 334 N.W. View Dr., Osceola, IA 50213.

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CCSB offering VA home loans Clarke County State Bank (CCSB), in conjunction with Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation Veteran’s Appreciation Program, are now offering VA home loans to the country’s veterans with no appraisal fees.

This could be a savings of several hundred dollars for each purchase. Participation in this program is through

July 4, 2016.

CCSB President Dave Selene said, “This provides CCSB a unique opportunity to help our veterans achieve the American dream of home ownership. With one of the strongest real estate lenders on our state, we encourage those that have or are serving to give us a call for the latest details.”

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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2014 Officers: Helen Kimes, President; Dr. Jim Kimball, Vice President; Sue Wilder, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary 2014 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; Brian Evans; Bill Freeman; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; Wil Reisinger; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley Executive Director - Bill Trickey, Program Manager - Elizabeth Simpson

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

“Promoting the Economic Development of Southern Iowa”

OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD Members: Laura Castro, Alisha Kale, MacKenzie O’Hair, Larry Bishop, Mark Binning

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

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Fred Diehl, Mayor Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Chris Dorsey, and Dave Walkup.

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

Special council meetings are posted on City Hall bulletin board.

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

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

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

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

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

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 24, 2015

SPORTS

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Roadrunners dominate POI wrestling tournament

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor svicker@osceolaiowa.com

CORNING — Interstate 35 dominated the field here Saturday at the Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament, winning the conference championship by 74.5 points.

The Roadrunners posted a team score of 226.5, well ahead of runner-up Pleasantville’s 172 points. Bedford/ Lenox finished third with 149 points. Central Decatur took sixth place with 102 points and defending champion Southeast Warren finished eighth with 99.5 points.

Interstate 35 crowned five individual champions and won championships at three straight weight classes. Two other Roadrunners finished as runner-up.

Ethan Elliott started Interstate 35’s run of three straight championships at 132 pounds. Elliott pinned Bedford/Lenox’s Nate Briggs in 3:16 and then won a 12-2 major decision over Southeast Warren’s Colby Page, before decking East Union’s Matthew Wittstock in 1:18 in the championship match.

Austin Pontier cruised through the 138-pound bracket with a pair of pins and a technical fall. Pontier pinned East Union’s Dalton Wagner in 1:38 and won a 17-1 technical fall over Southeast Warren’s Tanner Flesher in the semifinals.

Pontier then pinned Pleasantville’s Hunter Drake in 2:18 in the finals.

Jacob Steinlage pinned his way to the 145-pound championship. Steinlage pinned Martensdale-St. Marys’ Nick Devore in 1:28, Southeast Warren’s Joshua Sundberg in 4:42 and Bedford/Lenox’s Chris Kingery in 4:00 in the finals.

Sal Arzani pinned Bedford/Lenox’s Brenden Christensen in 56 seconds in the 160-pound quarterfinals,

before winning a 10-3 decision over Pleasantville’s Cael Lester in the semifinals.

Arzani then won a 14-4 major decision over Southeast Warren’s TJ Dierking to win the conference title.

Dante Arzani claimed Interstate 35’s fifth individual title by pinning his way through the 182-pound bracket. Arzani won with three second-period falls.

He decked Evan Mann of Pleasantville in 3:00, Connor Runyon of Wayne in 3:51 and Justin Wehling of Mount Ayr in 3:22 in the finals.

Nathan Phillips finished second at 113 pounds, losing a 14-2 major decision to Josh Tibbits of Martensdale-St. Marys in the finals. Brayden Egli finished second at 120 pounds, losing an 18-2 technical fall to Brady Kyner of Southeast Warren in the finals.

Zac Willey placed third at 126 pounds, while Delaney Harper (220) and Cole Stewart (285) finished fourth.

Mason Woosley (152) placed OST photo by SCOTT VICKER sixth.

Interstate 35 145-pounder Jacob Steinlage looks to turn Martensdale-St. Marys’ Nick Devore during their quartefinal Central Decatur crowned match at Saturday’s Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament. Steinlage won by fall on his way to the individual title at one individual champion in 145 pounds.

106-pounder Wyatt Dale.

Dale pinned Bedford/Le120 — 1. Brady Kyner (SEW) nox’s Jhordan Montiel in tech fall Brayden Egli (I-35), 18-2 3. Devon Flesher (Pleas) 17 seconds and then decked (5:13); pinned Quentin Gregg (MA), Wayne’s Davin Veach in 5:38; 5. Ryan Hull (NV) pinned Jordan Friedman (B/L), 3:20.

2:46 in the finals.

126 — 1. Ben Freese (NV) Trace Carson reached the pinned Blake Bauer (SEW), 1:09; 220-pound finals, where he 3. Zac Willey (I-35) major dec.

Lange (B/L), 13-2. lost a 3-1 decision to Pleas- Colby 132 — 1. Ethan Elliott (I-35) antville’s Chaz Clark. pinned Matthew Wittstock (EU), Chance Masters (145) 1:18; 3. Taylor Kuhn (SWV) Hunter Clark (Wayne), and Kade Kelso (152) each pinned 1:10; 5. Nate Briggs (B/L) pinned finished third, while Luke Colby Page (SEW), 1:17.

138 — 1. Austin Pontier (I-35) Jones (138) placed fourth. pinned Hunter Drake (Pleas), Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament Team scores — 1. Interstate 35 226.5, 2. Pleasantville 172, 3. Bedford/Lenox 149, 4. East Union 133, 5. Mount Ayr 116, 6.

Central Decatur 102, 7. Wayne 100, 8. Southeast Warren 99.5, 9. Martensdale-St. Marys 78.5, 10. Nodaway Valley 63, 10.

Southwest Valley 63.

106 — 1. Wyatt Dale (CD) pinned Davin Veach (Wayne), 2:46; 3. Jhordan Montiel (B/L) pinned Chris Fannon (SWV), 1:07.

113 — 1. Josh Tibbits (MSM) major dec. Nathan Phillips (I-35), 14-2; 3. Dylan Heideman (B/L) pinned Levi Parrott (EU), :34; 5.

Tucker Darrah (MA).

2:18; 3. Dylan Cornelison (NV) major dec. Luke Jones (CD), 13-0; 5. Marcus Daughton (MA) pinned Tanner Flesher (SEW), 1:39.

145 — 1. Jacob Steinlage (I-35) pinned Chris Kingery (B/L), 4:00; 3. Chance Masters (CD) pinned Logan Calkins (SWV), 2:21.

152 — 1. Derek Venteicher (B/L) dec. Sawyer Phillips (Pleas), 6-3; 3. Kade Kelso (CD) pinned Josh Allsup (NV), 2:56; 5. Dalton Lovell (SEW) pinned Mason Woosley (I-35), 4:17.

160 — 1. Sal Arzani (I-35) major dec. TJ Dierking (SEW), 14-4; 5.

Brenden Christensen (B/L) pinned Spencer Calkins (SWV), 5:14.

170 — 1. Logan Schumacher

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Central Decatur 106-pounder Wyatt Dale controls Bedford/Lenox’s Jhordan Montiel during their semifinal match at Saturday’s Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament in Corning. Dale won the individual title at 106 pounds.

(MSM) tech fall Hunter Russell (B/L), 20-4 (3:19); 3. Cal Daughton (MA) pinned Sanden Cheers (EU), :28; 5. Austin Flesher (Pleas) pinned Merik Gaule (SWV), 3:08.

182 — 1. Dante Arzani (I-35) pinned Justin Wehling, (MA), 3:22; 3. Connor Runyon (Wayne)

Area boys basketball Centerville 67, Clarke 58 Clarke’s comeback bid here Friday against Centerville came up short in a 67-58 loss.

Trailing 41-26 at halftime, Clarke outscored Centerville 20-10 in the third quarter to cut the lead down to five points.

But Centerville outscored the Indians 16-12 in the fourth quarter to hold on for the win.

Brandyne Olin led the Indians with 21 points, while Troy Morgan sank four 3-pointers and scored 10 points with five Olin rebounds and five assists. Justin Adams chipped in nine points with three assists and Hunter Simpson scored eight points with four boards.

Grant Wishon was held scoreless in the game, but grabbed eight rebounds and blocked eight shots to go with four assists.

Clarke enters the holiday break with a record of 1-6. The Indians return to the court Jan. 4 at home against Mount Ayr.

Lenox 57, Central Decatur 56 LENOX — Spencer Brown’s basket and free throw with 1.5 seconds left on the clock gave Lenox a 57-56 win here Friday over Central Decatur.

The Tigers led by six with 3 minutes to go and by three with 1 minute to go.

But Peyton Pedersen’s two free throws with 3.5 seconds left in the game put

Central Decatur up by two.

After a timeout, Carson Cline passed a fullcourt strike to Brown, who made a move and scored the basket while drawing the foul.

Pedersen’s three-quarter court shot drew iron as time expired.

Brown finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots in the win. Dawson Tullberg added 12 points with six assists.

Kaleb Anderson made four 3-pointers for 12 points.

Pedersen led Central Decatur with 20 points to go with four rebounds.

Carter Boothe added 13 p o i n t s Pedersen with two assists and Nick Durrell scored 11 points with a team-high seven boards.

Kyle Guill scored seven points.

Interstate 35 57, Mount Ayr 50 TRURO — Interstate 35 ended the game on a 9-2 run after Mount Ayr had tied the game at 47-47 and 48-48, pulling away for a 57-50 win here on Friday.

Brennon McCuddin scored the first 12 points of the game for Interstate 35, as the Roadrunners busted out an early 21-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Mount Ayr limited Interstate 35 all-state point guard Jaylan White to just 10 points in the game.

Jed McCreary gave the Raiders a lift off the bench with 10 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots. Kyle Dolecheck led

dec. Clayton Miller (EU), 13-10.

195 — 1. Mike Ward (EU) dec.

Logan Kelly (MA), 5-2; 5. John Kinser (SWV).

220 — 1. Chaz Clark (Pleas) dec. Trace Carson (CD), 3-1; 3. Kessler Tomas (EU) pinned Delaney Harper (I-35), 5:49; 5.

Area girls basketball Centerville 50, Clarke 47

OST photo by LARRY PETERSON

Murray’s Bryce Keller (34) drives the baseline against Sam Donaldson of Lenox during a Dec. 17 game in Murray.

Keller had nine points in Murray’s 57-48 loss. Donaldson finished with two points and four rebounds for the Tigers.

the Raiders with 15 points to go with nine rebounds, while Rhett Murphy added 12 points with a team-high 10 rebounds.

Nick Wurster added six points and Caleb Schnoor scored four points. Tristan Holmes hit the only 3-pointer of the game for the Raiders, tying the game at 47-47.

Murray 56, Melcher-Dallas 25 MURRAY — Murray bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 5625 win over Melcher-Dallas here on Friday.

T h e Mustangs cruised to a 39-12 halftime lead.

Kenny Boles led the Mus- Boles

Bryce Newton (SWV) pinned Spencer Buban (Wayne), 1:07.

285 — 1. Will Anthony (Pleas) pinned Lane Ripperger (EU), 3:40; 3. Josh Cox (MA) pinned Cole Stewart (I-35), :41; 5. Kyler Christensen (B/L) pinned Ben Anctil (MSM), 2:51.

tangs with 14 points to go with seven rebounds, five steals and four assists. Payton Flaherty added nine points, while Garrison Antoine scored eight points with four assists. Thane Simmons also scored eight points, while Bryce Keller added seven.

Dustin Teas and Hunter Paschke scored four points apiece.

“Tonight we rested Jack Jones and Fisher Decker, allowing Garrison Antoine and Dustin Teas to start,” Murray head coach Darin Wookey said. “It was a great game to play the JV. They played around half of the game, gaining some valuable experience. It’s great to have a group of kids that are not worried about stats.”

Murray improved to 5-1 for the season with the win.

A third-quarter drought derailed Clarke here Friday in a 50-47 loss to Centerville.

The Lady Indians led 2518 at halftime, but Centerville outscored Clarke 19-5 in the third quarter.

Sydnee Redman sank f o u r 3-pointers on her way to 24 points with nine rebounds and five steals in Redman a breakout game.

Maddi Heath and Megan Linskens each added five points, with Heath dishing out five assists.

Vanessa Bakley and Deseree Stubbe each scored four points and Baylie Balcaen finished with three points and five boards.

Ashlynn Oehlert scored two points.

Clarke, 1-7 overall, returns to action Jan. 4 at home against Mount Ayr.

Interstate 35 43, Mount Ayr 37 TRURO — Class 2A ninth-ranked Interstate 35 defeated Mount Ayr here Friday, 43-37.

“I thought both teams had a good game plan and it was very low scoring,” Mount Ayr head coach Thad Streit said. “We couldn’t get much going offensively until the second half and our girls picked up the pace and got things going a bit.”

Kelcie Shields led Mount Ayr with 16 points to go with five rebounds. Megan Warin added eight points, while Tess Shields chipped

in six points with a teamhigh seven rebounds. Macy Larsen scored three points, while Blair Glendenning and Sara Winemiller each scored two points.

Larsen and Glendenning each dished out three assists.

Interstate 35 was led by junior Creighton commit Gracey Griglione, who scored 19 points with 15 rebounds and three blocked shots. Riley Morris added 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots. Haley Schaffer netted seven points.

Murray 59, Melcher-Dallas 17 MURRAY — Murray cruised to a 59-17 Bluegrass Conference win here Friday over Melcher-Dallas.

Katie Otto led a balanced Lady Mustang attack with 14 points and six steals.

Madison Gonseth added 11 points with five rebounds.

Bre Klein scored eight points, while McKenzie McIntosh and Ally Waske each scored six points with five rebounds.

Kayla Wookey scored five points with three assists, while Kayla Siefkas scored four points with six assists and four steals.

Brandi Gilbert added four points with seven assists and three steals.

“Another god evening where everyone got lots of playing time,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said.

“We have been able to get some valuable experience lately that will hopefully pay off down the road for us.”

Murray enters the holiday break with a record of 6-1. The Lady Mustangs return to action Jan. 5 at Ankeny Christian Academy.

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Junior Duck Stamp contest information Calling all student artists in kindergarten through 12th grade! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2016 Iowa Federal Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) art contest.

In entering the JDS contest, students learn about waterfowl and their habitat, and then create an image of an eligible North American waterfowl species. This contest can be entered by school groups, informal groups or the student may enter individually.

Iowa entries for 2016 must be postmarked by March 15, 2016, and mailed to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 399, 9981 Pacific St., Prairie City, IA 50228.

All information needed to participate can be found on their website. The website is new with a very long address so please Google “junior duck stamp.”

The 2015 Iowa Junior Duck Stamp winner was Rae Clinkenbeard, a 16-yearold from Denison. Her en-

OSCEOLA

By Chuck DeVos

Lead pastor LifePoint Church

It’s Christmas Eve. I don’t know what your plans are, but my mind goes back to the first Christmas Eve. There are many different “characters” in the Christmas story, but none so elusive as the inn keeper. All we really know about him is that the Messiah, Jesus, the savior of the world, was born in a barn because there was no room in the inn for them.

One thing we do know is this: The innkeeper didn’t realize it at the moment, but Christmas was literally outside his back door.

His hotel business was probably busier than it had ever been. Ever since Caesar had issued the decree about everyone going back to the home town of their ancestors for a census, his place had been packed. So, when the young man arrived with his pregnant fiancé, needing a room, there was simply no room.

For the inn keeper, this pregnant couple was more of an inconvenience than an opportunity. He was exhausted, but my guess is, he tried to find a room for Joseph and Mary.

Maybe he asked different guests if they would give up their rooms for this young couple about to give birth, and they all said no. We don’t know. And, while he couldn’t put them up inside the inn, he at least provided a place of shelter for Joseph and Mary.

So the inn keeper wasn’t a bad guy. But even though he did the best he could do, he still missed Christmas. He was busy caring for his guests and his inn and whatever other things an innkeeper takes care of.

There was mud on the tile floor, carpets to sweep, rich customers upstairs who were demanding more blankets and another wine skin. He wasn’t an evil man. He wasn’t unloving or unsympathetic. He wasn’t angry or belligerent. He wasn’t even indifferent.

He was just busy. And while he didn’t kick Joseph and Mary and Jesus to the curb, he just couldn’t take the time to bother with a poor family who arrived in Bethlehem so late. He wasn’t evil. He was just too busy.

And some of us are just like that inn keeper. Our lives are so busy and we have the idea that, maybe, someday we’ll take time for Jesus. We’ll go to church once in awhile and maybe even throw a few dollars in the offering plate.

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. 641-342-4778. Pastor Benjamin Stalcup, Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m.

- Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m. - Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer. Web site: www.calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641-342-6181 or Sunday 9 a.m. - Sunday School, 10 a.m.

- Worship Service. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups & Adult Bible Study. Sunday - 6:30 p.m. - Worship. Bible Studies are offered throughout the week. Call for schedule.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 3310 West McLane, 641-342-2720.

Sunday - 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Worship and Bible Study.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 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.

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.

es for the national first, second and third place winner.

The Junior Duck Stamps are sold for $5.00 with the proceeds from the sale of the stamp being returned to the program for environmental and conservation education.

If you have questions about the Junior Duck Stamp, contact the Iowa Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator Doreen Van Ryswyk by calling 515-994-3400 or email Doreen_VanRyswyk@fws. gov.

p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor.

641-449-3779, 641-449-3544.

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

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

The inn keeper

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

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. - Midweek Bible study and prayer service. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.

AWANA, Weekly small groups call for info.

try was a mallard pair done in pastels. The entry is now traveling around the United States with all the state best of show winners.

The entries are judged by a panel of five judges with 100 Iowa students receiving awards. The best of show from Iowa is submitted to the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest in Washington, D.C. One image from the best of show entries from each state will become the next Junior Duck Stamp, with cash priz-

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

school.

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

La Iglesia Metodista Unida Les Invita, Miercoles: Estudios Biblicos 5 p.m., Sabados oracion en las casas, 5 p.m., Domingo: servicio de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 W. Grant St., Pastora: Rosa Maria Rodriguez, 515-344-7221.

HOPEVILLE

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.

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

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-3427110. 10:00 a.m. Church Service.

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

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

English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas espanol los domingos 12 p.m.

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 E. View Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, pastor, 641342-3121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

God’s Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Wednesday -

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

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

1215 S. Main St, Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m., Servicio. Martes - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Jueves - 6:00 p.m., Misioneros. Viernes - 6:00 p.m., Hogares.

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We’re not bad people, we’re just too busy for Jesus.

So let me invite you to press the pause button life. Not the stop button, just the pause button. Pause long enough to consider Jesus. Pause long enough to consider who He is and what He did for each of us.

Pause long enough to not miss Christmas.

A favorite Christmas story about the inn keeper involves a seventh-grade boy named William Spurling. He was big for his age, and a little slow mentally. But he was a good boy and all the kids liked him.

When it came time for the Christmas program to be presented, William Spurling was given the task of being the rough, mean inn keeper. When Joseph and Mary came to the inn and knocked on the door, William Spurling opened it. And when they asked for a place to stay, he said harshly, “There is no place for you to stay. There is no room in the inn.”

Joseph said, “But my wife is tired and weary and she is expecting a baby. Isn’t there just a small room somewhere where we could rest?”

Once again, William Spurling said, with roughness in his voice, “You’ll have to find a place somewhere else. There is no room in the inn.”

Once more Joseph pleaded just for some place for them to stay the night. Then there was a long pause — William Spurling had forgotten his next line. Finally, he remembered his line and said, with softness in his voice, “No, be gone.”

Mary and Joseph sadly turned to leave. But as they did, suddenly William Spurling regained his voice and said, “Wait a minute! You can stay in my room, and I’ll sleep in the barn.”

William Spurling, the seventh grade inn keeper, decided he was going to invite Jesus into his Christmas. My prayer, is that each of us will do the same — that we will press pause on our busy lives and consider our own need for a savior this Christmas.

May you have a merry Christmas, and the most wonderful new year.

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

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

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

641-774-4911. Evening prayer service Wednesday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641 447-2569. Minster - Brian McCracken. 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:35 a.m. late worship, Wednesday night W.O.W. for children through teenagers at the church building at 7 p.m., small adult groups meeting at church, con-

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TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641-765-4782. Sandy Smith, Pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Worship.

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

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Pastor Butch Black, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Worship.

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

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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 CHURCH304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m.

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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.

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.

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the Stipulation of Bargaining Unit for the purposes of collective bargaining for regular, special education, and activity bus THURSDAY • DECEMBER 2015 drivers. 24, Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and Deutsch moved to approve the carpet removal, and installation of carpet bid from Heritage Interiors in the amount of $39,950.00. This bid includes the middle school hallways, freshman hallway, middle school entryways (23, 24, 27, 28, and 31) middle school principal's office, and counselors' office. Motion carried (6-0). to approve Deutsch anddirect White moved WASHINGTON, D.C. inflexible supervision the review of Board Policies - 700 series – Congressman Dave Loeb- rules for outpatient therapy Noninstructional Operations and Business 700 Purpose of Services which sack, D-IA, released the fol- services atincludes: Critical Access Noninstructional and Business Services; lowing statement this week Hospitals (CAHs) and System other (701.1 701 Financial Accounting 701.4); 702 Cash in School Buildings; 703 after the President signed S. small, rural hospitals. This Budget (703.1 - 703.2); 704 Revenue Expenditures (705.1 (704.1 - 704.5); 705 1461 into law. legislation was introduced 705.3); 706 Payroll Procedures (706.1 Loebsack joined with Rep. this summer, passed(707.1 the706.3R1); 707 Fiscal Reports Maintenance and 707.5R1); and 708 Care, Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) to in- House Senate this fall Disposal of School District Records; 709 troduce the House version and was signed into law on Insurance Program; 710 School Food Services (710.1 - 710.3); 711 Transportation of the legislation, which pre- Dec. 711.7). Motion carried (6-0).

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Bair movedthat to approve Helgevold vents Medicare’s enforce“I am andpleased the the second reading on Board Policy 711.8 ment of unreasonable and President signedWeather. this imin Inclement MoTransportation has tion carried (6-0).

Superintendent Seid gave a review of 2015 projects.

Items to consider for the next board agenda include: evaluate DLR Group before moving on to Phase 2; final walkthrough of Phase 1 remodel; technology update.

The Board adjourned at 9:06 p.m. following a motion by Deutsch and White.

Next board meeting is scheduled for CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL January 11, 2016.

DISTRICT These minutes are as recorded by the Regular Meeting of the Board of board secretary and subject to approval Education at the next regular board meeting. Ruth Administrative Conference Room White, Board Secretary December 14, 2015 The Board of Directors of Clarke ComPresident Linskens called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board mem- munity School District approved the following claims on December 14, 2015. bers present were James Bair, Joe Deutsch, Lori Helgevold, Bert Houge, Gerard ABBOTT, LINDA Linskens, and Dena White. Brian Craw- MILEAGE...........................................70.40 ford was absent. Superintendent Steve ACHESON, DALE Seid, Business Manager Ruth White, and OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 ACHESON, JARED several guests were present.

Helgevold and White moved approval OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 ACTON, SHERRI of the agenda. Motion carried (6-0).

FFA Students presented information LUNCH REFUND..............................11.35 about projects they are involved in to the ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS Board; and Michelle Lee was spotlighted ADMINISTRAVIE FEE....................45.00 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES for receiving the Golden Apple Award.

Bair and Houge moved to approve the SUBSCRIPTION..............................800.00 minutes from the November 23rd meeting. AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. Motion carried (5-0-1 Helgevold ab- LEGAL SERVICES......................1,221.00 ALLIANT ENERGY stained).

Deutsch and White moved to accept the UTILITIES...................................19,374.27 resignation of Thomas Kedley from head AMERICA S BEST APPAREL varsity girls track coach contingent upon DRAMA SUPPLIES........................668.18 finding a suitable replacement; transfer AMERICA S BEST WATER TREATERS Rachel Graham from 1st grade special SUPPLIES.........................................286.00 education to elementary BD teacher; trans- ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY fer Jackie Lochmann from elementary DAIRY SUPPLIES.......................6,409.01 custodian to 7¼ hour 1:1 associate at the ANKENY COMM SCH secondary; hire Kelly Hickerson as 6¾ OPEN ENROLLMENT................3,183.00 hour 1:1 associate at the elementary; add 2 APPLE COMPUTER, INC. Tech Integration Coaches (1 elementary; 1 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT............758.00 secondary) and 2 Success Coaches (1 K-4; ATLANTIC BOTTLING CO 1 5-8) for TLC; and terminate Tina Wal- RESALE POP...................................481.00 ters from part-time food service worker. AUTO-JET MUFFLER CORP SUPPLIES...........................................63.52 Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and Houge moved to ap- BAHLS, JEAN prove college coursework for advance- MILEAGE.........................................199.20 ment on the salary schedule for Tanya BELL, MATTHEW Hardy, "Music Educators Conference SUPPLIES...........................................31.98 2015", 1 hour, University of Iowa; Brit- BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY PARK tany Vidales, "Principles of Instruction, INN & SUITE Design & Curriculum Planning", and TRAVEL EXP..................................488.32 "Cognition and Instruction", 3 hours each, BISHOP, LARRY Buena Vista University; and Chanell OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 Gay, "Social and Cultural Foundations of BOB S AUTO SUPPLY Education" and "Assessment and Evalua- REPAIR PARTS.................................11.94 tion of Classroom Learning", 3 hours BOB S CUSTOM TROPHIES each, Buena Vista University. Motion car- SUPPLIES.........................................547.00 BOYT CORPORATE OFFICES ried (6-0).

Deutsch and Bair moved to approve SUPPLIES.........................................150.00 payment of bills as listed with the excep- BSN SPORTS tion of Construction Concepts, LLC for SUPPLIES.........................................411.82 $97,769.03 and DLR Group Inc. for C. WHITE DESIGN SUPPLIES.........................................427.56 $1,678.94. Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and Bair moved to approve CAMBIUM LEARNING INC SUPPLIES......................................1,455.91 financial reports. Motion carried (6-0).

Jean Bahls, Curriculum Director; Ryan CANNON, LORI Sweeney, Activities Director; and Randy LUNCH REFUND............................201.50 Bolton, Assistant Elementary Principal, CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.............4,846.22 each reported to the board.

Bair and Deutsch moved to appoint CARDMEMBER SERVICE Lori Helgevold as the district's representa- SERVICE/SUPPLIES...................4,582.80 tive to the Clarke County Assessor's Con- CHARITON COMM SCH ference Board with Dena White as alter- OPEN ENROLLMENT................1,591.50 nate. Motion carried (5-0-1 Helgevold ab- CINTAS CORP #762 SUPPLIES.........................................221.76 stained).

Open Enrollment has been approved for CLARKE CO DEVELOPMENT CORP Andrea and Alexander Ramirez into MEMBERSHIP DUES.....................100.00 CLARKE CO PUBLIC HEALTH Clarke School from Murray.

Bair and White moved to approve the SERVICE..........................................154.00 open enrollment request by Cynthia and CLARKE CO SECONDARY ROAD Matthew Whistler for their son, Jonathan DEPT Brauers (7th) to CAM from Clarke due to GAS & DIESEL............................9,113.01 pervasive harassment (2015-16). Motion CLARKE ELECTRIC UTILITIES..........................................73.68 carried (6-0).

Bair and Houge moved to approve the CLUBS CHOICE FUNDRAISING SBRC application asking for permission SUPPLIES......................................5,708.80 to allow the district to ask for taxing au- COENEN, JODI thority for increasing open enrollment out DONATION...................................1,238.62 for $84,443.00; increasing open enroll- COMBINED SYSTEMS ment out for $19,098.00; and LEP instruc- TECHNOLOGY tion beyond 5 years for $59,561.00. Mo- CONSULTING FEE/ SOFTWARE................................10,038.06 tion carried (6-0).

Houge and White moved to approve the COSTUMER, THE Engagement Letter and Appendix A-C SUPPLIES.........................................178.61 Disclosures from Piper Jaffrey regarding CRAWFORD, CHRISTOPHER financing building projects. Motion car- OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 ried (6-0). A board workshop with Piper CRESTON PUBLISHING CO Jaffrey is scheduled for January 20, 2016, PUBLICATIONS.............................724.59 CROSS DILLON TIRE at 5:30 p.m.

A workshop was set for January 13, TIRES.............................................2,324.00 2016, to set board effectiveness and board DANNCO, INC SUPPLIES...........................................41.65 culture initiatives.

Helgevold and White moved to appoint DECKER INC Brian Crawford and Bert Houge to repre- SUPPLIES...........................................41.80 sent the board on the steering committee DELTA DENTAL for district expansion. Motion carried (6- INSURANCE FEES......................2,923.06 DES MOINES PUBLIC SCH 0).

Helgevold and White moved to allow OPEN ENROLLMENT...................477.45 Elizabeth Shimer-Williams be allowed to DISTRICT 14 FCCLA graduate at the end of the first semester of REGISTRATION...............................25.00 the 2015-16 school year pending all grad- DOTSON, WILLIAM uation requirements are met. Motion car- OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 DRAKE UNIVERSITY ried (6-0).

White and Deutsch moved to allow REGISTRATION FEE.....................120.00 Coach May and the high school Forensics EDGENUITY Team to travel out of State to Millard, Ne- LICENSE.......................................9,760.00 braska, January 9, 2016, and Omaha, Ne- ELECTRIC CITY PRINTING CO braska, January 15, 2016, for Forensics SUPPLIES.........................................195.63 contests pending driver and vehicle avail- EMS DETERGENT SERVICES SUPPLIES.........................................375.00 ability. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and Houge moved to accept the EVAC+CHAIR NORTH AMERICA LLC proposal from Central States Roofing for EQUIPMENT................................4,665.00 $9,965.00 for roof repair at the secondary F E S SERVICE FEE..................................350.00 building. Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and White moved to approve FAREWAY the Agreement to Participate - Iowa Drug FOOD & SUPPLIES........................923.49 and Alcohol Testing Program and 2016 FARNER-BOCKEN CO IDATP Driver Enrollment Form. Motion RESALE SUPPLIES........................717.98 FASTENAL CO carried (6-0).

White and Houge moved to approve the SUPPLIES.........................................760.80 Letter of Understanding between the FLOWERS & MORE Clarke Community School District and the SUPPLIES...........................................66.00 Clarke Community Education Association FOLLETT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES to add the term "domestic partner" to our SUPPLIES.........................................141.63 current insurance language in Article 15 of FROST, KEVIN OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 the Master Contract. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and Helgevold moved to approve GRAPHIC EDGE, THE SUPPLIES......................................2,056.10 the Stipulation of Bargaining Unit for the purposes of collective bargaining for regu- GREAT AMERICAN lar, special education, and activity bus OPPORTUNITIES, INC. SUPPLIES......................................1,449.00 drivers. Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and Deutsch moved to ap- GREEN HILLS AEA prove the carpet removal, and installation SUPPLIES AND SERVICE.........2,269.85 of carpet bid from Heritage Interiors in the HALTOM, REGINA amount of $39,950.00. This bid includes SUPPLIES.........................................458.00 the middle school hallways, freshman hall- HAMILTON, JOSHUA way, middle school entryways (23, 24, 27, OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 28, and 31) middle school principal's of- HARDIE, DAVE fice, and counselors' office. Motion carried OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 HARVEST BARN MARKETPLACE (6-0).

Deutsch and White moved to approve FIELD TRIP......................................210.00 the review of Board Policies - 700 series HEETLAND, LYNN Noninstructional Operations and Business OFFICIAL.........................................200.00 Services which includes: 700 Purpose of HIGHWAY LUMBER Noninstructional and Business Services; REPAIR SUPPLIES.........................262.88 701 Financial Accounting System (701.1 - HILLYARD/DES MOINES 701.4); 702 Cash in School Buildings; 703 SUPPLIES......................................1,788.11 Budget (703.1 - 703.2); 704 Revenue HOOK, SCOTT (704.1 - 704.5); 705 Expenditures (705.1 - LUNCH REFUND.............................67.55 705.3); 706 Payroll Procedures (706.1 - HOOVER, CHARLENE 706.3R1); 707 Fiscal Reports (707.1 - REIMBURSEMENT..........................16.60 707.5R1); 708 Care, Maintenance and HUGH O BRIAN YOUTH Disposal of School District Records; 709 LEADERSHIP Insurance Program; 710 School Food Ser- REGISTRATION.............................195.00 vices (710.1 - 710.3); 711 Transportation HY-VEE SUPPLIES.........................................593.96 (711.1 - 711.7). Motion carried (6-0).

Helgevold and Bair moved to approve I G C A the second reading on Board Policy 711.8 MEMBERSHIP FEES........................95.00 Transportation in Inclement Weather. Mo- IA DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES INSPECTION FEES...........................40.00 tion carried (6-0).

Superintendent Seid gave a review of IA H S ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSN MEMBERSHIP FEES........................95.00 2015 projects.

Items to consider for the next board IDEAL READY MIX agenda include: evaluate DLR Group be- BUS BARN RENT...........................700.00 fore moving on to Phase 2; final walk- IMAGE MARKET through of Phase 1 remodel; technology SUPPLIES.........................................233.22 IMAGINE LEARNING update.

The Board adjourned at 9:06 p.m. fol- SITE LICENSE...........................34,000.00 INDIANOLA COMM SCH lowing a motion by Deutsch and White.

OPEN ENROLLMENT..............11,140.50

NEWS

SUPPLIES......................................2,056.10 GREAT AMERICAN OPPORTUNITIES, INC. SUPPLIES......................................1,449.00 GREEN HILLS AEA SUPPLIES AND SERVICE.........2,269.85 HALTOM, REGINA SUPPLIES.........................................458.00 HAMILTON, JOSHUA OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 HARDIE, DAVE OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 HARVEST BARN MARKETPLACE FIELD TRIP......................................210.00 portant legislation into law HEETLAND, LYNN to ensure all Iowans have OFFICIAL.........................................200.00 HIGHWAY access toLUMBER high-quality health REPAIR SUPPLIES.........................262.88 care no matter where they HILLYARD/DES MOINES SUPPLIES......................................1,788.11 live,” Loebsack said. “CritHOOK, SCOTT LUNCHAccess REFUND.............................67.55 ical Hospitals play HOOVER, CHARLENE an important role in rural REIMBURSEMENT..........................16.60 HUGH O BRIAN YOUTH communities by providing LEADERSHIP access to primary, emergenREGISTRATION.............................195.00 HY-VEE cy, and acute care services. I SUPPLIES.........................................593.96 I G C A visited multiple CAHs have MEMBERSHIP FEES........................95.00 across myOFdistrict that have IA DIVISION LABOR SERVICES INSPECTION FEES...........................40.00 IA H S ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSN MEMBERSHIP FEES........................95.00 IDEAL READY MIX BUS BARN RENT...........................700.00 IMAGE MARKET SUPPLIES.........................................233.22 IMAGINE LEARNING SITE LICENSE...........................34,000.00 INDIANOLA COMM SCH OPEN ENROLLMENT..............11,140.50 INLAND TRUCK PARTS REPAIR PARTS.................................26.64 INVINCI GRAPHICS SUPPLIES.........................................874.60 J P AUTO SUPPLY REPAIR PARTS...............................222.15 J W PEPPER & SON INC MUSIC SUPPLIES...........................387.82 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS OFFICE SUPPLIES.........................456.06 JONES CONSTRUCTION, BUD SERVICE.......................................1,843.65 JOSTEN'S SUPPLIES.........................................528.37 KD TIRES, LLC VEHICLE MAINT...........................659.00 KECK INC. FOOD SUPPLIES.........................1,824.06 LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PENNIES FOR PATIENTS.........1,016.62 LITTLE, DAYTON OFFICIAL.........................................150.00 LOFFREDO FRESH PRODUCE LUNCH SUPPLIES.........................620.42 MACC RECOGNITION INC REGISTRATION.............................100.00 MADISON NATL LIFE INSURANCE INSURANCE FEES......................1,628.03 MARTIN BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES...................................19,036.29 MATHCOUNTS FOUNDATION SERVICE/SUPPLIES......................190.00 MATHESON TRI-GAS TANK RENTAL/SUPPLIES...........244.29 MCCOY, RACHEL ACCOMPANIST..............................153.75 MILLER, MEL MILEAGE...........................................64.00 MORMON TRAIL COMM SCH OPEN ENROLLMENT................6,366.00 MOUNT AYR COMM SCH ENTRY FEES...................................110.00 NATIONAL FASTPITCH COACHES ASSN REGISTRATION.............................290.00 NATL ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICES MAINT CONTRACT.........................60.00 NATL FCCLA MEMBERSHIP DUES.....................427.00 NATL FFA ORGANIZATION RESALE SUPPLIES..........................83.00 NICK S FLOWERS SUPPLIES.........................................604.00 NODAWAY VALLEY OF GREENFIELD ENTRY FEE.......................................85.00 NORTHLAND PRODUCTS CO SUPPLIES.........................................210.10 NUETZMAN, MATT OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES...........................................10.49 OLD FASHION CANDY CO SUPPLIES.........................................984.00 OSCEOLA FARM & HOME REPAIR SUPPLIES.........................283.14 OSCEOLA WATER WORKS WATER & SEWER......................1,928.60 OSI - OMNI SERVICES..

SUPPLIES......................................1,053.60 PALMER HAMILTON EQUIPMENT................................9,873.09 PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO. SUPPLIES.........................................606.50 PAPER THERMOMETER CO SUPPLIES.........................................268.20 PSAT/NMSQT TEST FEES.......................................135.00 QUALITY GLASS GLASS REPAIR...............................264.50 QUILL CORP. SUPPLIES.........................................427.24 REECE, BRIAN REIMBURSEMENT..........................13.98 REINDL, CHRIS OFFICIAL.........................................150.00 RICOH USA, INC COPIER LEASE............................1,709.34 RIEMAN MUSIC CO, FRANK BAND REPAIRS & SUPPLIES...1,758.22 ROBINSONS TRUE VALUE GENERAL SUPPLIES....................334.22 ROBSON, TIMOTHY REGISTRATION FEES...................180.00 RYCHNOVSKY LAWN INC SERVICE.......................................3,112.50 SNA MEMBERSHIP FEE..........................79.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS - 08 SUPPLIES.........................................758.85 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA REGISTRATION FEES...............3,885.00 SCHOOL BUS SALES SUPPLIES.........................................139.10 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC SUPPLIES.........................................783.50 SHIRK PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE..........................................955.00 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM..............2,281.25 SIMMERMAN, KATHERINE TRAVEL EXP/SUPPLIES..............118.93 SIMPSON COLLEGE BANDS REGISTRATION...............................60.65 SMART APPLE MEDIA SUPPLIES.........................................224.44 SNAPPY POPCORN CO INC SUPPLIES.........................................130.00 SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT F F A DUES & FEES....................................70.00 SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY TRANSPORTATION FEES..............50.75 SWCC TUITION FEES...........................55,514.69 SUBWAY SUPPLIES.........................................163.28 TECHNO PLY, LTD SUPPLIES......................................1,175.88 THERAPY SHOPPE INC. SUPPLIES.........................................114.37 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC SERVICE..........................................490.44 TORRES, MARIBEL SERVICE..........................................390.96 TRAVIS MECHANICAL & CONTROLS BUILDING REPAIRS................30,981.79 TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA IOWA TREASURER HUNT..........100.70 TRULLINGER, KEVIN OFFICIAL...........................................80.00 TULL, TRAVIS OFFICIAL.........................................120.00 U S CELLULAR CELLULAR PHONE.......................100.01 U S SCHOOL SUPPLY SUPPLIES......................................2,148.25 VILLAGE LTD, THE PRESCHOOL FEES...................13,996.93 WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE PICKUP.....................1,185.93 WEDEMEYER, DAX OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 WELLMARK BC & BS OF IA INSURANCE FEES....................80,324.37 WILDER'S TRUCK SERVICE REPAIR PARTS...............................310.28 WINTERSET COMM SCH ENTRY FEE.......................................50.00 WOODWARD-GRANGER CSD OPEN ENROLLMENT/ SPECIAL ED.................................4,470.27 ZIMCO SUPPLY CO MAINT SUPPLIES..........................441.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES.......419,615.96

AND SALE State of Iowa Clarke County OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Plaintiff: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 Defendant(s): KATHY J MOOK, AND EQUITABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC Iowa District Court • Alcohol and/or subvision for outpatient Courtrules Case: EQCV0012121 Execution Type: SPECIAL stance abuse (other than therapy services: As a result of the judgment rendered in the above entitled case, an execution tobacco) structured assess• Application of cast to a was issued by the Clerk of the District Court to the Sheriff of Clarke County, ment and brief intervention finger Iowa. The execution ordered the sale of the•defendants: Real Estate: X Personal (such as advising of health Blood transfusions Property: __ . The property is described • Application of a splint to risks and counseling for 15below or on attached sheet.

Description: Lot Two (2), Block aThree finger (3) in McDonald's Addition to 30 minutes) the•Town of Osceola, Clarke County, • Pulmonary rehabilitaIowa. Demonstration and/or E-911 Address: 624 N STATE tion, including exercise of evaluation of a patient utiSTREET, OSCEOLA, IOWA 50213 Sale Date: JANUARYor 27,metered 2016 lizing a nebulizer one hour per session – up to Sale Time: 9:30 AM dose inhaler Location of Sale: CLARKE COUN- two sessions per day TY LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, IOWA. Homestead: __ Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 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 RESOLUTION NO. _2015-25_ costs to this case.

After sale of said real estate, the deTO SET A TIME AND DATE FOR fendant may redeem the property with- A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A WAin. TER RATE INCREASE. Redemption: One year: __ 6 OF THE WATER BOARD months: __ Other: __ TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF No redemption: X THIS SALE IS OSCEOLA, IA HERE BY RENOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION SOLVES THAT; PER ORDER OF THE COURT. Section 1: A Public Hearing will be Property exemption, certain money or held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 as property may be exempt. CONTACT part of the regularly scheduled Water your attorney promptly to review spe- Board of Trustee's meeting to be held cific provisions of the law and file the on January 7, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. at the Osceola Water Works located at 208 appropriate notice, if applicable.

West Jefferson St., Osceola, IA 50213 Judgment Amount: $111,682.02 to inform the public on the proposed Interest: $8,314.87 water rate increase to be effective on Costs of Suit: $7,981.10 Other costs: PLUS COSTS OF February 1, 2016.

Section 2: The Water Utility Office THIS ACTION AND ACCRUING Manager is hereby directed to give noCOSTS Attorney for Plaintiff: tice of the proposed hearing, setting forth the purpose, the time when and Name: Janelle G. Ewing the place where the hearing will be Address: 925 E 4th Street held, by publication at least once and Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone: 319-234-2530 not less than four nor more than 20 days before the date of hearing, in the Bill Kerns, Sheriff Osceola Sentinel Tribune which is a leClarke County Sheriff's Office gal newspaper that has a general circuPhone: 641-342-2914 lation in the city.

FAX: 641-342-4071 Passed and adopted this 3rd day of Date: October 28, 2015 December 2015.

Laura Castro, Vice Chair ATTEST: Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager Murray Community School District The Murray Community School RESOLUTION NO. __2015-26__ Board of Directors met in open session TO SET A TIME AND DATE FOR November 19, 2015. The meeting was A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE called to order at 6:30 pm by President THE PENALTY RATE FOR UNPAID Dennis Jeter. Present: Jeter, Andy Eckels, Brian McCracken, Trevor Robins, BALANCES. THE WATER BOARD OF John Siefkas. Absent: None. Also present: Supt. Miller, Principals Jensen TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IA HERE BY REand Page, Secretary Justice.

McCracken/Eckels moved to approve SOLVES THAT; Section 1: A Public Hearing will be the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

Siefkas/Robins moved to approve the held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 as part of the regularly scheduled Water following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes of the October 15, 2015 Board of Trustee's meeting to be held on January 7, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. at the meeting.

2. Approve 1st semester mentor pay- Osceola Water Works located at 208 West Jefferson St., Osceola, IA 50213 ments. to inform the public on the proposed Motion carried 5-0.

Robins/Siefkas moved to approve the water rate increase to be effective on bills submitted for payment. Motion February 1, 2016.

Section 2: The Water Utility Office carried 5-0.

Siefkas/McCracken moved to accept Manager is hereby directed to give noSupt. Miller's recommendation to con- tice of the proposed hearing, setting tract ethanol and diesel fuel prices for forth the purpose, the time when and 2016 with Agriland FS. Motion carried the place where the hearing will be held, by publication at least once and 5-0. not less than four nor more than 20 Principal report: 1. 97% attendance at elementary par- days before the date of hearing, in the Osceola Sentinel Tribune which is a leent/teacher conferences.

2. Chromebook monitoring software gal newspaper that has a general circulation in the city. was demonstrated.

Passed and adopted this 3rd day of Supt. Report: 1. Jerry Shields named 2015 Junior December, 2015.

Laura Castro, Vice Chair High Athletic Director of the Year.

ATTEST: 2. Mentor/mentee program summary.

Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager 3. Retirement reception will be held Dec. 11, 2015 for Danny Jensen and COUNTY OF CLARKE, Bob Fisher.

STATE OF IOWA The meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.

IN RE: LELAND HUNT AND The next regular meeting of the Murray LOLA F. HUNT Community School Board of Directors REVOCABLE TRUST UNDER will be held December 17, 2015 at 6:30 AGREEMENT DATED pm at the Murray School.

OCTOBER 15, 1999 Dennis Jeter, Board President Notice of Assumption of Duties as Elizabeth Justice, Board Secretary Trustee and Notice 1o Creditors Abel, Bryant, official....................75.00 To All Persons regarding Leland Agriland FS, fuel......................3,798.85 Alliant Energy, electricity........3,322.80 Hunt, deceased, who died on or about Applegate, Dave, official..............75.00 December 5, 2015: You are hereby noArnold Motor Supply, parts........273.22 tified that Connie Marie Saylor Johnson Augustine, TJ, official...................75.00 and Rosemary Cooley are the CoB&H Photo-Video, equipment.1,202.64 trustees of the Leland Hunt and Lola F. Bankers Trust, interest...........19,616.25 Hunt Revocable Trust under Agreement Barrett, Mike, refund.......................3.65 Dated October 15, 1999. At this time, Blue Ribbons Maint, supplies.....167.24 no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referBluegrass Conference, gate receipts................................835.80 enced decedent's estate in Clarke CounBrandt, Mark, official....................75.00 ty, Iowa.

Any action to contest the validity of Brummel, Bailey, fair premium. .102.00 Capital Sanitary, supplies............863.86 the Trust must be brought in the DisCapstone, supplies......................261.86 trict Court of Clarke County, Iowa, Carlson, Ken, official....................75.00 within the later to occur of four months City of Murray, water/sewer.......756.20 from the date of second publication of Clarke Comm School, tuition...3,183.00 this Notice, or thirty days from the date Clarke Co Auditor, election........497.09 of mailing of this notice to all heirs of Club's Choice, supplies..........10,536.45 the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are Creston Publishing, ads/minutes.................................281.14 reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not Cross Dillon, service.....................50.00 filed within this period shall be forever D&D Pest Control, service..........300.00 barred.

Notice is further given that any perDarmedia, services......................750.00 Dempster, Russ, official................75.00 son or entity possessing a claim against Dept of Admin Ser, supplies.........57.00 the trust must mail proof of the claim to DM Register, subscription............60.00 the trustee at the address listed below DM Theatrical Shop, supplies.......53.59 via certified mail, return receipt reDrees, Allan, official.....................75.00 quested, by the later to occur of four Echo Electric, supplies....................3.67 months from the second publication of Eric Armin, supplies.....................44.95 this notice or thirty days from the date Fareway Stores, supplies.............169.38 of mailing this notice if required, or the Fields, Dan....................................75.00 claim shall be forever barred, unless Flowers 'n More, supplies...........146.75 paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 14th day of December, Follett Library, supplies...........1,176.54 George, Ryan, official.................150.00 2015.

Leland Hunt and Lola Hunt George, Thomas, official...............75.00 Revocable Trust Gilbert, Geraldine, travel...............30.32 Dated October 15, 1999.

Grainger, supplies.......................219.14 Connie Marie Saylor Johnson, Graphic Edge, supplies............2,242.87 Co-Trustee Great American Opp, supplies......39.06 215 Syron Road Green Hills AEA, fees.................571.80 Nezperce, ID 83543 Highway Lumber Co, supplies. . .453.28 Rosemary Cooley, Co-Trustee Hiland Dairy, supplies.............1,846.87 1610 240th Avenue Hildreth Co, services...................944.31 Osceola, IA 50213 Hobert, John, official....................75.00 Holiday Inn, travel......................238.56 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Hunsicker & Assoc, insurance.1,222.00 200 W. Jefferson Ia Assn of School Bds, fees..........75.00 Osceola, IA 50213-0199 IA FFA Assn, fees.......................822.50 Attorneys for Co- Trustees Date of second publication: IA Girls HS Athletic Union, gate receipts.............................2,838.00 December 31, 2015 Ia Knowledge Bowl, fees............150.00 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IA Prison Industries, supplies.......57.53 FOR CLARKE COUNTY IA School Employee Benefits, insurance..................................5,191.70 IN THE MATTER OF JMC Computer Ser, fees.............696.00 THE ESTATE OF DALE ROBERT HART, DECEASED Johnson, DeWayne, official..........75.00 Jones, Justin, fair premium...........22.00 PROBATE NO. ESPR009991 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF W1LL, Kaley, Michael, official.................75.00 Keck Inc, commodities.................57.99 OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUI'OR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Kirkpatrick, Dean, official............75.00 Koch Bros, services.................1,280.01 To all persons interested in the estate Kramer, Jared, official...................75.00 of Dale Robert Hart, Deceased, who Liminex, Inc, software.............3,925.00 died on or about April 25, 2014: Martin Bros, supplies...............9,404.62 You are hereby notified that on DeMason, Jerry, official....................75.00 cember 8, 2015, the last will and testaMiller, Alan, phone.......................60.00 ment of Dale Robert Hart, deceased, Miller, Susannah, supplies..........129.62 bearing the date of August 10, 2013 Mindworks Inc, fees....................300.00 was admitted to probate in the above Moby Max, software...................699.00 named court and that Maryla Rae Hart Neutzman, Matt, official...............75.00 was appointed Executor of the estate of Olson, Chas, official.....................75.00 Dale Robert Hart. Any action to set Osborne, Jeff, official....................75.00 aside the will must be brought in the Pearson Education, supplies........534.36 District Court of said county within the Pitsco Education, supplies..........162.54 later to occur of four months from the Postmaster, postage.....................490.00 date of the second publication of this Rankin Comm, services................55.00 notice or one month from the date of Reed, Megan, uniform..................48.00 mailing of this notice to all heirs of the Rickey, Daniel, official.................75.00 Decedent and devisees under the will Rieman Music, supplies..................9.45 whose identities are reasonably ascerRoberts, Matt, official...................75.00 tainable, or thereafter by forever barred.

Robins Lawn Care, services.....3,820.00 Notice is further given that all perRobinsons of Osc, supplies...........13.25 sons indebted to the estate are requested Rodecker, Bailey, fair premium....21.00 to make immediate payment to the unSeverson, Tom, official.................75.00 dersigned, and creditors having claims SC Comm, phone..........................92.16 against the estate shall file them with SC FFS District, fees...................110.00 the clerk of the above named District SW Comm College, tuition......6,100.00 Court, as provided by law, duly authenStanbrough, Jason, official............75.00 ticated, for allowance, and unless so Staples Adv, supplies..................147.13 filed by the later to occur of four Stocki, Noah, official....................75.00 months from the second publication of Superior Text, supplies.................70.00 this notice or one month from the date SWIBA Honor Band, fees...............9.00 of mailing of this notice (unless otherTeas, Dustin, fair premium............16.00 wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereThinking Cap Quiz Bowl, fees......73.00 after forever barred.

Trophies Plus, supplies...............129.64 Dated December 9th, 2015.

Executor of Estate: Visa, supplies..............................633.63 Walsworth Publishing, Maryla Rae Hart 224 West View Drive supplies....................................1,150.97 Wayne FFA Alum, travel exp.....180.00 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Wedemeyer, Dax, official.............75.00 Attorney for Estate: Wiegel, Shane, official..................75.00 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Wiggins, Randy, official...............75.00 200 W. Jefferson Winterset Comm School, P.O. Box 199 tuition.......................................1,591.50 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Wuestwald, Adam, official...........75.00 Date of second publication: Zellmers Soft Water, supplies.......30.00 December 24, 2015

President signs Loebsack legislation to help critical access hospitals

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certifi-

struggled to meet the direct supervision requirement, and by becoming law, this legislation will provide them with certainty that they deserve.”

Item to note: • There are 1,332 CAHs across the country, 82 in Iowa.

Examples of direct super-

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-KS8 Plaintiff, vs.

Leo Kutcher; Rebecca J. Kutcher; Parties in Possession; LHR Inc.; Clarke County State Bank; LVNV Funding, Assignee of Sears; IDT Carmel, Inc.; Synchrony Bank, fka GE Money Bank; NU Island Partners, LLC, et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV012189 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on September 25, 2015, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $80,697.46, with 3.625% per annum interest thereon from August 1, 2014, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney s fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from June 8, 2005, located in Clarke county, Iowa: Parcel "A" of Section 10-72-27 in the City of Murray and in Clarke County, Iowa, except the South 577 thereof, containing 10.0 acres OTHERWISE DESCRIBED AS: Parcel "A" - a parcel of land located in a portion of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section Ten (10) a distance of 451.80 feet to a 1/2" iron pin, thence S 89 deg 48' 11" E a distance of 524.51 feet to a 5/8" iron pin, thence S 01 deg 45' 09" E a distance of 136.97 feet to a 1/2" iron pin, thence N 84 deg 41' 47" E a distance of 282.25 feet to a 5/8" iron pin, thence S 00 deg 12' 37" E a distance of 1053.87 feet to a 5/8" iron pin on the South line of the North Forty (40) Acres of that part of a parcel described in Book 97, Page 598 of a Warranty Deed in the Records of the Clarke County Recorder, thence N 89 deg 03' 20" W along said South line a distance of 812.75 feet to a 1/2" iron pin on the West line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of said Section Ten (10), thence N 00 deg 01' 19" E along the West line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of said Section Ten (10) a distance of 701.29 feet to the point of beginning, containing 20.75 acres subject to any easements of record, commonly known as 1744 140th Avenue, Murray, IA 50174 (the Property ) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office.

The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 21st day of January, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Clarke County, at the county courthouse in Osceola, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-286-3394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

By: Linda Graves CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Clarke County Courthouse 100 S. Main Street, Osceola, IA 50213 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE State of Iowa Clarke County Plaintiff: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 Defendant(s): KATHY J MOOK, AND EQUITABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC Iowa District Court Court Case: EQCV0012121 Execution Type: SPECIAL 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: Lot Two (2), Block Three (3) in McDonald's Addition to the Town of Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa.

E-911 Address: 624 N STATE STREET, OSCEOLA, IOWA 50213 Sale Date: JANUARY 27, 2016 Sale Time: 9:30 AM Location of Sale: CLARKE COUNTY LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, IOWA. Homestead: __ Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 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

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Search Osceola, Iowa Mosaic in South Central Iowa • 730 South Main, Osceola, IA 50213 Contact at 641-342-6015 ext 221 • www.mosaicinsouthcentraliowa.org EOE

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Mosaic in South Central Iowa is looking for an energetic, organized leader for a full time, supervisory position in Osceola.

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Bachelor’s degree in Education or Human Service related field and a minimum of one year related experience required, supervisory experience preferred. Position may required certification in CPR/First Aid, Behavior Management training-CPI and/or MANDT and Certified Medication Aide.

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A life of possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Apply online at www.mosaicinfo.org click on “Work with Us”, Job Openings Location: Osceola, Iowa Shanda Hiatt, HR Manager Mosaic in South Central Iowa Contact at 641.342.6015 ext 221 for questions Apply By January 4, 2016

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Salford Group acquires AerWay Product Line from SAF-Holland Canada Ltd

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Q Pond: A check presentation of the Q Pond trail contribution by Osceola Chamber Main Street is held during an Osceola City Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15. The check amount totaled $11,504.42. It has been raised by the Sportsmen’s Banquet event and Iron Track Challenge. The amount is from three year’s worth of fundraising for the trail around Q Pond.

Pictured, from left, are Thomas Kedley, Osceola mayor-elect, Becca Kedley, and Mayor Fred Diehl.

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Donation: The St. Bernard Knights of Columbus Council No. 8702 presented Kasi Jones, the Mosaic community relations manager, with a $1,036.82 check to be utilized directly for benefits to people with intellectual disabilities at Mosaic. Over the past several years, the local Knights of Columbus have made donations of more than $14,000 to the local Mosaic organization. Pictured are John Kooiker, chairman of the Intellectual Disabilities Drive, Kasi Jones and Kevin Seuferer, Grand Knight handing over the donation check. Other members of Council 8702 are in the background.

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Salford Group, a global leader in the manufacturing of tillage, seeding and fertilizer application equipment, is expanding its tillage product line through the acquisition of AerWay advanced aeration products, manufactured by SAF-HOLLAND Canada Ltd. “We are very pleased to bring AerWay products under the Salford tillage umbrella,” said Geof Gray, chief executive officer of Salford Group. “The acquisition of AerWay expands our niche tillage product lineup to offer more vertical tillage and pastureland management tools that appeal to our livestock and mixed farming customers.”

Gray acknowledged Salford and AerWay share many objectives, as well.

“Both companies focus on innovative designs to meet customer needs, create tools with multi-use capabilities and emphasize soil productivity and management, with vertical tillage/minimal disturbance tools and topdressing or cover cropping being an important part of that,” he said.

Gray also noted that Salford and AerWay have worked well together in the past as AerWay tools already use Salford harrow packages and AerWay is capable of carrying Salford Valmar attachments. “Our plan is to continue collaborating for quality engineering in the future.”

AerWay comes to Salford from its manufacturer SAF-HOLLAND Canada Limited who originally started selling AerWay in 1983. In 1982, HOLLAND-HITCH acquired

the distribution rights to a solid tine aeration device named Groundhog that was conceived in New Zealand by a farmer who had a serious compaction and water run off problem on his pasture land.

While the original concept was excellent there were many changes needed and the new designed machine was named AerWay, which embodied the solid tine improvements.

Today, AerWay’s ability to solve tillage and pasture needs continue and are broadly recognized. The product distinguishes itself as a well-engineered tool and users and proponents alike started referring to the tillage and aeration results as “Aerwaying” the ground.

In many circles the AerWay became known as the only tool that solved their compaction, aeration and water incorporation problems.

Over the last 32 years AerWay has added many new features to meet the challenges of today’s agricultural demands. It has expanded its product line, adding the CCT (Close Couple Tandem), ATS (Aeration Top-dress Seeder), and its most recent the Titan CTS (Complete Tillage System).

In addition, AerWay has a line of horticulture equipment for orchards and vineyards and turf equipment for the golf and sports turf market.

Kim Baechler, president of SAF-HOLLAND Canada Limited stated, “This is truly an exciting opportunity for the AerWay product line, and many of the employees that help build AerWay. Under Salford’s world

class banner, continued investment in the AerWay design and manufacturing will be assured allowing the product to grow and help farmers and ranchers solve their unique problems.”

With close proximity to Salford Group’s Salford, ON headquarters, AerWay will continue to produce equipment in its Norwich, ON facility. Plans also include shared distribution centers to ensure the widest availability of all products globally. The Norwich facility will be the sixth manufacturing location for the Salford Group, adding to existing operations in Salford, Ontario, Osceola, Iowa, Cornelia, Georgia, Elie, Manitoba and Omsk, Russia.

About Salford Group Founded in 1978, Salford Group is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of primary tillage, secondary tillage, seeding and fertilizer application equipment. Salford Group engineers its products to excel in the different soil and crop types throughout the agricultural world and to add value to any size farming operation. The organization manufactures in the USA, Canada and Russia.

About AerWay AerWay sells its turf and agricultural products worldwide through a global distribution network. It is dedicated to making the greatest possible contribution to the success of the ultimate user of its products and services in the agricultural and turf sectors by performing at the highest levels of value, innovation, quality, safety and performance.

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