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• Clarke County 4-H banquet held

See photos from the local Clarke County 4-H banquet held in November on page 5.

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• ‘Hollywood on the Hardwood’

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State qualifiers

Brimm named chapter finalist for National FFA Proficiency Award

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By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@ osceolaiowa.com

By AMY HANSEN

MURRAY — LEGOs aren’t just childhood toys anymore. They are educational tools being used by youths to advance their engineering skills for the future.

This is something Murray students know all too well.

Murray’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team has qualified for the FLL Championships, which will be held at Iowa State University in Ames Jan. 16-17.

“I offered them this chance to do this and they jumped right on it,” said Coach Laura Hollinger.

The team is comprised of fifth and sixth grade talented and gifted (TAG) students at Murray.

What is FLL? FLL is an international program for nine to 14-year-old children created in a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Group in 1998 to get youths excited about science and technology – and teach them valuable career and life skills.

Youths work alongside adult mentors to design, build and program autono-

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It’s taken many decades for a Clarke student to accomplish what Kooper Brimm did.

Brimm, a senior and member of Osceola Big Chief FFA, was selected as a na- Brimm tional finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award in Home and/or Community Development — Entrepreneurship/Placement.

Brimm was the first person in the chapter since 1938 to receive the honor.

Brimm was one of only four people chosen to compete for the award at the national finals held in October during the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky. There are more than 600,000 members nationally in FFA. “I guess it was pretty cool because, being the first one

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Murray’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team stands by its LEGO board during practice at school Dec. 10. Pictured, from left, are Teryn Shields, Lexie Penick, Calleigh Klein, Wyatt Gannon, Jacob Fuller, Connor Darby, Abbie Peterson, Dallas Heaberlin and Daniel Aschan.

mous robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® and create an innovative solution to a problem as part of their research project.

This is the first year Murray fifth and sixth grade students have had the chance to participate in FLL competition.

Competition This year’s competition challenge – TRASH TREK – called for teams to research and present their own creative solutions to one of today’s most relevant topics: trash.

The FLL competition is judged in three areas: proj-

ect; robot design and FLL core values, which embody aspects of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Top robot game scores are also honored.

“We were the kind of the first fifth and sixth graders to do it in Murray, so we kind of wanted to try it out just to see what it was like for the experience,” said team member Connor Darby.

Murray’s team placed fifth out of 20 teams at regional competition, and the top five teams were able to qualify for state.

“This is really great

because this is a rookie team,” Hollinger said.

“None of these guys have ever done this stuff before. … this was all new this year. They only had about a month to put this together. … They worked very hard (and) stayed after school a few days to make sure they could get their project and their robot all put together.”

Teamwork Murray’s FLL team meets every day in Hollinger’s classroom in the early afternoon hours.

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from the chapter, made Ms. Boyd really happy, and I kind of felt like I had made her proud,” Brimm said.

“So, that made me happy seeing her happy. Our chapter has reached new heights.”

The awards The proficiency awards recognize outstanding student achievement in agribusiness gained through establishment of a new business, working for an existing company or otherwise gaining hands-on career experience.

The Home and/or Community Development — Entrepreneurship/Placement Award is one of 49 proficiency program areas FFA members can participate in to develop valuable experience and leadership skills at the local, state and national levels.

Brimm became eligible for the national award after winning the Iowa state FFA competition earlier this year.

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New year, new you Why do we set New Year’s resolutions for ourselves?

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@ osceolaiowa.com

It’s that promise we make to ourselves every 365 days.

You know the one — New Year’s resolutions.

Every early January or late December, we set goals for ourselves. Some may be realistic and attainable, while others may be just pipe dreams.

The most typical New Year’s resolutions seem to be, “I’m going to eat better,” “I’m going to exercise more,” “I’m going to lose weight.”

Maybe those sayings are commonly heard because people have been eating in mass quantities at holiday parties and family get-togethers throughout the month.

Most of the time, the New Year’s resolutions people set for themselves take a lot of hard work and dedication.

Face the facts, nothing good and worthwhile ever comes along that easily.

So, why do people do this to themselves every year?

The answer to that question actually goes back thousands of years.

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the ancient Babylonians were the first group of people to make New Year’s resolutions approximately 4,000 years ago.

According to AncientOrigins.net, they made promises to their gods at the start of each year, which began halfway through the month of March. They would return borrowed objects and pay their debts.

March was an ideal time period for starting a new year because spring begins and crops are planted.

Think of it this way — new

year equals new life.

Also, with people in ancient Mesopotamia, keeping their resolutions would mean their gods would grant them grace and favor throughout the year. Breaking a resolution would put them out of favor with their gods, and nobody wanted that.

Here and now The practice of making promises every 12 months continues throughout the ages, but let’s get back to modern times.

It’s taken thousands of years, but as a people, we’ve

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evolved from praying for a plentiful harvest to worrying about how good we’ll look in a bathing suit come spring break.

It’s not surprising because, as humans, we’re a self-indulgent and self-centered group. It’s just our nature.

The statistics back it up.

According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, these were the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2015: 1) Lose weight 2) Get organized 3) Spend less, save more

4) Enjoy life to the fullest 5) Stay fit and healthy 6) Learn something exciting 7) Quit smoking 8) Help others in their own dreams 9) Fall in love 10) Spend more time with family It’s interesting to note, but according to the list, people would rather have a toned body than sit down for a card game with dear old mom and dad.

Achievement?

People are good at saying

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they’re going to do something beneficial for themselves, but the real question is, do they keep it?

The Statistic Brain Research Institute shows, of the people who set New Year’s resolutions, only eight percent actually achieve their goals.

Some other interesting results show the percent of people in their 20s who achieve their resolution each year is 39 percent.

The percent for people over the age of 50 is only 14 percent.

As for the length of sticking to a resolution, only 46 percent of people stick to their goals for longer than six months.

Here’s the thing. If you want to set a goal for yourself, that’s great. If you don’t, then that’s fine, too.

If you want to give yourself a makeover or make healthier lifestyle choices, that’s an admirable thing to do.

It’s also admirable to give volunteer at a local organization or donate to a charity in need.

Whatever the decisions you make in 2016, make them for yourself, and not because some longstanding tradition tells you to.

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Tomorrow begins the new year, and we at the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune wish you a happy 2016!

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Monday, Jan. 4: Homemade meatloaf, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, sliced pears Tuesday, Jan. 5: Cranberry Dijon chicken, oven-roasted potatoes, carrots, tropical fruit Wednesday, Jan. 6: Beef with peppers, onions, gravy,

baked sweet potato, cabbage, fruited gelatin Thursday, Jan. 7: Italian pork, rice Florentine, broccoli and cauliflower, strawberry cheesecake, pudding Friday, Jan. 8: Turkey ham and beans, herbed peas, Italian vegetable blend, Mandarin oranges

COLLEGE NEWS Karen Whitham, who graduated from Clarke Community High School in 1982, earned a Doctor of Education, EdD, in health care education from the College of Saint Mary, in Omaha, Neb., in May 2015.

Dr. Whitham is the assistant dean, undergraduate nursing program, at American Sentinel University, in Aurora, Colo.

She resides in Weldon, Iowa, working remotely for the online university. Dr. Whitham’s primary research was in the use of standardized examinations as predictors for NCLEX-PN success.

Dr. Whitham is the married to Mitch Whitham and is the daughter of Michael and Sandra McLaughlin of Osceola.

SHERIFF’S REPORT Dustan Eugene Holtry, 37, of Osceola was charged with second- and third-offense public intoxication 2:15 a.m.

Dec. 16 in Clarke County.

Holtry was being held on $1,000 bond.

—————— Henry George Robinson, 73, of Des Moines was charged on a Clarke County warrant for assault 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 in Clarke County.

The original offense occurred Aug. 15.

Robinson was arraigned and released on $1,500 bond.

—————— Marcus Willem Collins, 27, of Van Wert was charged on a Clarke County warrant for drug possession and delivery 3:27 a.m. Dec. 23 in Clarke County. The original offense occurred Dec. 23.

Collins was still being held on $20,000 bond.

—————— Jacquelin Marie Torres of Murray reported items were

taken from her vehicle between 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 5:30 a.m. Dec. 16 while it was parked at her residence.

Items taken were a Capital One card, U.S. Bank debit and credit card and Hy-Vee Fuel Saver card.

No loss estimate was available.

—————— Kolton Lee Dudney of Weldon reported a 2010 Arctic Cat Prowler utility task vehicle was taken between 4 p.m. Dec. 16 and 8 a.m. Dec. 17 from a farm building in rural Clarke County.

Loss estimate is $7,000.

—————— Steven Emerson Osgood of Weldon reported his 2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS utility task vehicle, fencing tools, hand tools, log chain and tow rope were taken from his rural Clarke County property between 10 p.m.

Dec. 22 and 7 a.m. Dec. 23.

Loss estimate is $22,250.

Iowa’s population grows 2.5 percent since 2010 DES MOINES — Iowa’s population has grown by more than 77,000 since 2010, according to new estimates provided to the State Data Center from the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2015 estimated population of the state is 3,123,899 people.

“Iowa’s population has continued to grow over the past 27 years,” said Gary Krob, coordinator of the State Data Center. “Total U.S. growth has averaged 4 percent since 2010, while Iowa’s has been a more modest 2.5 percent.”

Another Midwest state, North Dakota, has averaged the fastest growth in the nation with a 12.5 percent increase in population since 2010.

For the rest of the Midwest, South Dakota (5.4 percent), Nebraska (3.8 percent) and Minnesota (3.5 percent) all had faster growth than Iowa, while Kansas (2.1 percent), Wisconsin (1.5 percent), Missouri (1.6 percent) and Illinois (0.2 percent) experienced slower growth than Iowa.

Nationally, the total estimated population of the U.S. now stands at 321,418,820. West Virginia

was the only state to lose population since 2010 (-0.5 percent).

The Census Bureau release also includes information about Iowa births, deaths and migration from other states and countries.

Since 2010, there were 203,935 births in the state and 22,110 residents moved to Iowa from other states and counties. That total is offset by 147,916 deaths and a net loss of 7,170 residents who moved out of the state.

The new Iowa population estimates, rankings, charts and maps are available on the State Data Center’s website at www.iowadatacenter.org.

The U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program prepared the latest population estimates, based on administrative data for births and deaths and estimates of migration since the 2010 Census, in partnership with the Federal-State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates.

The State Data Center at the State Library of Iowa is a member of the Federal-State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates.

No citations were issued after an accident 9 p.m. Dec. 3 in Clarke County.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff report, Kelsey Renee Hunt, 20, of Indianola was driving a 1984 Dodge north on High-

L O C A L W E AT H E R way 69 near Norman Street when a deer entered the highway and Hunt was unable to avoid striking the deer. Damage was done to the grill, headlight and right fender.

Damage estimate is $1,500.

‘Hollywood on the Hardwood’ returns Jan. 8 Clarke head girls basketball coach Eric Zoske announced the return of “Hollywood on the Hardwood” set for Friday, Jan. 8.

T h e event is open to all girls in second through eighth grades.

“Holly- Zoske wood on the Hardwood” is a basketball clinic that runs from 5:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. in the Clarke Middle School gym. Following the basketball clinic will be a movie that begins at 7 p.m. in the Clarke Middle School gym.

The basketball clinic is free to attend and anyone who participates in the clinic also receives free entry into the movie. For anyone

who does not attend the basketball clinic, but would like to attend the movie, the price of admission is $3.

“They don’t have to register or anything for either one, just simply show up,” Zoske said. “This year, we’re going to have the kids bring sleeping bags and a pillow or a lawn chair to sit in for the movie.”

Zoske said food, chips and popcorn will be provided, as well as water. The movie is yet to be determined, but will be a children’s movie.

The basketball clinic will include basic drills and some fun dribbling and shooting competitions.

“All family members, they’re all invited to come to the movie,” Zoske said. “If the daughter does attend the clinic, they don’t have to pay for the movie. But if dad wants to come, it would be $3.”

As the new year approaches, it is time again to think about resolutions.

Every January, losing weight, staying fit and living a full life are some of the most popular. This new year, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program invites all local residents to become more active in your neighborhood by volunteering.

Not only does volunteering make a lasting impact in the community, but it also leads to physical and emotional health benefits for the volunteer. According to a study conducted by the UnitedHealth Group: • 76 percent of people who had volunteered in the past 12 months said that volunteering made them feel

healthier.

• 96 percent said volunteering enhanced their sense of purpose in life.

• 78 percent indicated that volunteering helped reduce their stress levels.

Becoming a volunteer provides opportunities to develop skills, socialize with like-minded individuals, and make a difference. If you want to get involved in your community, consider what type of volunteer work interests you and how much time you are comfortable committing. Spend time researching local organizations that you find meaningful.

Contact them to learn more about their volunteer opportunities.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of chil-

Twenty-seven beginner and advanced beekeeping courses to be held across the state n

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encouraged Iowans interested in beekeeping to consider enrolling in one of the beekeeping schools that will be held around the state again in 2016. There are a record number of 27 courses that will be held across the state for both the beginner and advanced beekeeper.

“We continue to see interest grow in beekeeping,

both among hobbyists who might just have a hive or two and commercial producers who can have 1,000s of hives,” Northey said.

“These courses provide an excellent opportunity for new beekeepers or those who are interested in getting started to learn from experienced Iowa beekeepers who understand our seasons and environment how to successfully raise bees.”

Early enrollment for many of these courses is important so courses can meet minimum enrollment numbers. Fees will vary by location. For more information, please refer to the IHPA website and online monthly newsletter at www.abuzzaboutbees.com

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Local Christmas program had successful year Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas program had another successful year with donations coming in. They were able to help 129 families. They appreciated all of

the help received in shopping, wrapping presents and distributing them. Here are two additional donors: Mickey Thomas Karen Gonseth

dren, consider becoming a court-appointed special advocate through South Central Iowa CASA. CASA volunteers are specifically trained to advocate for abused and neglected children going through the foster care system.

Advocates stick with a child until the case is closed and they have been placed in a permanent, loving home.

CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and professions but have one thing in common — they care about children.

CASA volunteers complete a 30-hour pre-service training. Once they are assigned to a case, they can expect to spend an average of about 10 hours a month getting to know the child, gath-

ering information, exploring resources to meet the child’s needs, representing the child in court, and writing reports.

Volunteers receive ongoing education and support from their local program, as well as from the National CASA Association.

Last year, 486 CASA advocates served a total of 1,450 children in Iowa, but that was only 14 percent of Iowa kids who need help. With your support, it is possible to change the lives of even more abused and neglected children in 2016.

If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, information is online at childadvocacy.iowa.gov or visit www.iowacasafriends.org to make a donation.

Northey: record number of beekeeping schools scheduled for 2016

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or contact Andrew Joseph, state apiarist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, at 515-725-1481 or email andrew.joseph@iowaagriculture.gov.

Please note that not all of these courses are sponsored by the Iowa Honey Producers Association (IHPA), and the information presented by the instructors is not necessarily endorsed by the IHPA. Additionally, none of the courses are sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the information presented by the instructors is not necessarily endorsed by the department.

There are currently about 4,500 beekeepers in Iowa

that manage more than 45,000 colonies of honey bees. These honey bees produce about 4 million pounds of honey annually, valued at over $8 million.

Honey bees are also responsible for the pollination of many Iowa crops.

Field and horticultural crops, home gardens and plants eaten by wildlife are dependent on bee pollination for the production of their fruits, nuts and seeds.

The economic value of honey bees as crop pollinators in Iowa has been estimated at $92 million annually.

A list of 2016 course locations and details can be found at www.abuzzaboutbees.com/downloads/2016-Iowa-Beekeeping-Courses-v2.pdf.

IOWA DIECAST TOY SHOW THIS WEEKEND Our Biggest Show Yet!

Iowa State Fairgrounds Elwell Bldg Saturday, January 2nd 9AM - 5PM FLOOR RIGHTS 8AM - 9AM $6

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Sunday, January 3rd 10AM - 4PM General Admission: Adult: $4 Children ages 6-17: $2 Children 5 & under: Free • Dealers from around the Midwest • Family friendly event • Hourly drawings for toys • Sponsored by Iowa Diecast Toys

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Dale Scritchfield Marshalltown Pastor Dale Scritchfield, 65, of Marshalltown passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Iowa R i v e r Hospice House in Marshalltown with his loving family by Scritchfield his side.

A visitation with the family was planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28,

Beverly Ann Jackson Weldon Beverly Ann Jackson, 81, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Kale F u n e r a l Jackson Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Dwayne Henrichs officiating. Visitation with family present will be one hour prior to her services Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hebron Cemetery in Clarke County. Memorial

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at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave. West, in Marshalltown.

Dale’s memorial service was held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown where he served as senior pastor. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Dale and his family. For condolences or questions, please visit www. mitchellfh.com.

Dale Eugene Scritchfield was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Centerville to D. Dale and Erma (McConnell) Scritchfield. In 1968, he graduated from Clarke Community High School in Osceola.

contributions may be directed to Davis-Pence American Legion Auxiliary. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com.

Beverly Ann Jackson, daughter of Lester Clark and Edna (Oliver) Clark, was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Garden Grove.

Beverly received her education in LeRoy Schools.

On Aug. 17, 1953, she married George Cunningham Jackson at the Christian Church in Osceola. Beverly lived in LeRoy until her marriage and then they moved to San Francisco, California, for two years until George was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps. They returned to the Weldon area and farmed for many years. They lived on their present farm for the past 29 years. Beverly worked for Snowdons Inc., as a seamstress

On Aug. 15, 1971, Dale married Marleta Poore at United Methodist Church in Osceola. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1972 and began his working career with Hy-Vee Food Stores. He worked in stores in Charles City, Des Moines and Le Mars. In 1980, he went to work for REMCO Food Brokerage in Urbandale, while living on the south-side of Des Moines and attending St. John’s United Methodist Church.

He remained with the food brokerage for 20 years through various mergers and acquisitions. Dale changed careers in 2000, joining a tele-

for 25 years. They owned and managed the Leon Bowling Alley from 1970 to 1975. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1989.

Beverly is survived by her son Jon Jay (Mona) Jackson of Osceola; grandchildren, Jon C. (Amanda) Jackson of Weldon and Jennifer M. Jackson (Glen Feezell) of Urbandale; sisters, Virginia Watson of Humeston and Shirley Drake of LeRoy; brother Don Clark (Deb Smith) of Truro as well as other relatives and many friends.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Edna; spouse George Cunningham Jackson in 2009; father-in-law Joshua Edward Jackson; mother-in-law Nellie Marie Kennedy; brother Leonard Clark; sister Dorothy Clark and granddaughter Jessica Ann Jackson.

communications firm, Hyde Telecom Partners. Eventually, Dale expressed he had “avoided God’s call on his life long enough” and finally submitted to His will in 2005 by attending Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He graduated in 2008 with his Master of Divinity and returned to Iowa to serve as pastor of a twopoint charge, Mitchellville United Methodist Church and Santiago United Methodist Church. In 2011, he was appointed Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown.

Dale enjoyed golf, fishing, bicycling, ISU sports,

Lucille Baughman Osceola Lucille Jeannette Baughman, 79, of Osceola died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at home in Osceola.

S e r v i c e s were held 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Kale Baughman Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Victor Lochmann officiating. Visitation with family present were one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

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was an avid reader and had a passion for music, guitar and singing. Above all else, he loved his family and serving the Lord.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Marleta, of Marshalltown; children, Megan (Andrew) Ramspott of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Tyler (Molly) Scritchfield of Omaha, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Caden Ramspott, Ainsley and Abigail Scritchfield; sisters, Shirley (Tom Kodera) Scritchfield of Kansas City, Missouri, and Roberta (Allen) Ashley of Billings, Montana; in addition to several nieces, neph-

Memorial contributions may be directed to Light of Grace Church or Unity Point Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome. com.

Lucille Jeannette Baughman, daughter of Leonard Hembry and Hazel (Poole) Hembry, was born July 17, 1936, in Decatur County.

She graduated from Leon High School.

On Jan. 15, 1955, Lucille married Leo “Bill” William Baughman at Leon.

Lucille lived in Osceola for more than 50 years and worked many years at the medical clinic in Osceola.

She attended Light of Grace Church in Osceola.

Lucille is survived by her sons, Larry (Kelly) Baughman of Garden Grove,

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ews and a host of friends.

In death, Dale rejoins his parents, and his in-laws, Glen and Maurine Poore.

The family would like to share their sincere gratitude for the love and care experienced in the bone marrow transplant unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, as well as the oncology floor at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. Memorial gifts may be sent to First United Methodist Church or Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. The cremains will be interred in Maple Hill Cemetery in Osceola at a future date.

Rick (Ann) Baughman of Eldridge and Terry (Jan) Baughman of Chariton; daughters, Vicky (Scott) Halvorsen of Osceola and Teresa (Doc) VerMeer of Pella; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eloise Bethards, Imogene Beardsley and Kay (Jim) Fenn; brothers, Doyle (Lola) Hembry, Fred Hembry and Gary Hembry; sister-in-law Dana Hembry; brother-in-law Wiley Gray and other relatives and many friends.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Bill Baughman; son Lonnie Baughman; parents, Leonard and Hazel Hembry; sisters, Betty Lou Halsted, Lois Gray and Martha Mae Hembry and brother Gail Hembry.

Clarke County 4-H holds awards banquet in honor of members’ participation 4-Hers, family, friends and guests gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the many achievements of the Clarke County 4-H program.

The evening kicked off with the 4-H and youth committee serving a meal provided by the Clarke County Cattlemen and 4-H cooking club. After dinner, Victoria Smiley and Noah Heckman, state 4-H council representatives, talked with guests about out-of-county opportunities 4-H offers and their experiences.

The youth council organized and presented all awards throughout the evening.

They started by introducing 4-H leaders and project volunteers which included Krystal Miler, Rebecca Smith, Matt Brokaw, Denise Brokaw, Lawra Mathes, Doug Heaberlin, Steve Queck, Dara Queck, Jolleen Thacker, Sheryl Gilbert, Carrie Benda, Deb Jaeger, Amber Richardson, Leslie Benda, Carolyn White, Amy Boyer, Nancy Crabtree, Darwin Downing, Paula Hein, Randy Shifflett,

Gerard Linskens, Eric Barr, Jeff Webb, Ami Heckman, Lori Ehrhardt, Anna Cook and Elizabeth Nold.

The 4-H and youth committee was recognized for their help in implementing a balanced 4-H program for Clarke County that supports the mission of the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program and serves in an advisory capacity to the ISU Extension 4-H staff.

These members include Jessica Lange, Diane Rinner, Amy Boyer, Marcia Pontier, Karen Morris, Elizabeth Nold, Shaun Rydl and Kelly Myers.

They also introduced the extension council, which includes Randy Barnard, Linda Abbott, Paula Hein, Derrek Kelso, Kelly Myers, Ronda Schrodt, Jan Short, Wendy Short and Nicole Wilken.

Two years ago Clarke County 4-H was awarded a $2,500 Monsanto Grants which was used to go toward project scholarship.

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Each were awarded their silver-plated pin.

There were 78 Clover Kids this past year. These youths got the opportunity to come on stage, introduce themselves and receive their gift.

Seventeen 4-Hers took the opportunity to complete their 4-H project records.

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They recognized and awarded those 4-Hers who had perfect attendance at their club meetings.

Those members included Alexis Benda, Kelsey Benda, Sidney Benda, Allen Jaeger, Easton Brokaw, Roger Bundridge, Will Cook, Leia Decker, Megan Keller, Mackenzie Keller, Megan Johnston, Kendra Boles, Christian Houghton and Kylie Houghton.

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Intermediates participants included Trinity Miler, Alena Allen, Andrew Barnard and Josiah Heckman and Seniors were Noah Heckman and Rileigh Hiatt.

The Junior award went to Clay Allen, Intermediate award went to Alena Allen and Senior award went to Noah Heckman. The overall project award winner went to Clay Allen.

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CLUB NEWS National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter The meeting was called to order by Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk of Lamoni 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Pizza Ranch in Creston. Members shared their Christmas celebration luncheon before the meeting.

Those present were Theresa Bahniuk, Jane Briley, Bonnie Riepe, Marj Kinkade, Connie Kinkade, Elaine Brown, Jan Morgan, Jackie Beard, Charlotte Asell, Pam Marvin, Suzanne Frost, Rhonda Oliphant, Dorothy Hughes, Florence Lawhead, Suzanne Adkisson, Natalee Ander-

son, Judith Wachter, Dawn Egbert and Mike Egbert. The roll call topic this month was “A relative that served during the Vietnam Era.” This month’s program, “My Vietnam Experience” was presented by Mike Egbert of Lamoni. He shared an up close and personal look at his 13 months of active duty in Vietnam.

Lively questions and answers followed. At the close of his program, Egbert was presented a certificate to honor and recognize his valor, service and sacrifice during the war.

Members shared the opening ritual, followed by the induction of new member Suzanne Ad-

kisson.

The president general’s message was presented by Jan Morgan of Greenfield.

Minutes from the November meeting had been distributed electronically and were approved unanimously.

The treasurer’s report was presented by Bonnie Riepe. It was approved unanimously.

Committee reports were presented. The American Indian moment by Pam Marvin of Chariton shared information about a lesser known Indian chief in Colorado named Ouray.

Commemorative events presented by Connie Kinkade of Creston was about the winter of 1776 when

Washington crossed the Delaware.

The conservation moment presented by Judith Wachter was about water conservation. The women’s issues moment given by Jan Morgan was “Momma’s Hands”

by Tammy Hinton.

Sunshine moment was presented by Marj Kinkade of Creston.

They heard about the cards she sent to Hazel Braby of Leon, Florence (Bunny) Turner in Canada, Lynne Schlaht of Creston, Bonnie Riepe of Afton, Cheryl Micetich of West Des Moines, Suzanne Adkisson, Betty Sestak of HI, Judith Wachter of Afton and Darlene Morgan.

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time of the interview, the shirts weren’t ready, but the students wanted to incorporate the ideas of Murray’s school colors of purple and gold, the mustang mascot and names “Murray FLL” and “Robotics.”

On the back of the T-shirts, the students wanted to put their last

names.

There was a general consensus among the team members that they were more excited than nervous for state competition.

“It’s going to be like the regional competition except on a bigger scale,” said team member Lexie Penick.

Hollinger said she is excited to see what her students can do at state competition.

“It just shows how much talent and how much potential they have,” she said. “And, it’s really exciting to see where they can take it as they move forward with this.”

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fun together to work as a team, even throughout all of the stressful challenges.

Now that they are state qualifiers, the team will be getting T-shirts for competition. At the

ed by Marj Kinkade.

She shared Creston had their centennial celebration and had a parade which included a DAR float. Vietnam moment was given by Connie Kinkade about the 1961 arrival of the USNS in Saigon, including 33 helicopters and 400 air and ground crewmen.

During old business, members were reminded to bring donations of hair brushes and disposable razors for the VA Hospital. They were also reminded to prepare holiday cards for the veterans at the hospital. These will be delivered in person.

During new business, they appointed Connie Kinkade, Bonnie Riepe and Pam

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state, but being a national finalist is pretty awesome,” Brimm said.

To good use The national proficiency award is sponsored by Carhartt, Inc., as a special project of the National FFA Foun-

Marvin to the officer nominating committee.

They also elected Theresa Bahniuk, Connie Kinkade and Jane Briley as state conference delegates, in addition to Pam Marvin who is automatically a delegate as a state officer.

Marj Kinkade and Jan Morgan will be two of the four alternates.

Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk is automatically a delegate at Continental Conference in Washington, D.C., this spring.

Members discussed where they wanted to send “school bus money,” which they collect each month for Indian schools. It was voted to send a part of it to the Indian Camp in Sioux

City. Final announcements were made.

The closing prayer was offered by Chapter Chaplain Connie Kinkade.

DAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War. Any woman 18 years of age who has an ancestor who was a patriot in the Revolutionary War is eligible to join DAR and would be welcome at the meetings.

Contact Marjorie Kinkade, registrar, or Theresa Bahniuk, regent, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter NSDAR.

dation. In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists received a plaque and $500 check.

Brimm will cash the check and give the money to his grandmother so she can save it. He said he wants to use the funds for his Haiti service trip next year.

In many ways, the national award was a way for Brimm to go out on top

for his senior year in FFA. “It was pretty cool because it showed the freshman and younger members that you can (do it),” he said. “When I came into freshman year, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do for my SAE, and that shows them you can reach the great heights with just whatever you want to do.”

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Jobless rate dips again – 3.4 percent in November IOWA CITY — November produced strong job gains in Iowa as payrolls grew by 8,400 jobs and the unemployment rate dipped again, to 3.4 percent, according to new data released today by Iowa Workforce Development and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“November was a very strong month, particularly with big gains in construction. The 8,400-job gain is the largest one-month gain in over five years and also is over four times the pace of monthly job growth over that span. So it’s also important to look at more than a one-month performance.

“Long-term signals are mixed. On the one hand, the gap is narrowing between jobs we have and what we need to keep up with population since the recession years. On the other hand, that gap remains at about 28,000 jobs, and the long-term pace remains slow, and the current 12-month pace of 2,300 new jobs each month won’t close that

jobs deficit anytime soon,” said Mike Owen, executive director of Iowa Policy Project (IPP).

Job Growth Perspective Iowa has shown job growth for many years in recovery from the Great Recession, but the growth has come at a fairly consistent — and consistently slow — monthly pace of under 2,000 in those years.

One goal for job growth that has received attention is Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s goal of 200,000 new jobs in five years. Iowa has been well off the pace for that goal, over halfway there (109,100) with only two months to go in the 60-month time frame set by the Governor.

IPP has suggested that a better way to look at jobs is that of the Economic Policy Institute, which sets state job performance in the context of the economic cycle and recovery and considers growth in the population as part of the equation.

By that measure, Iowa is 59,800 jobs ahead of

where it stood at the start of the last recession, in December 2007 — but remains 28,300 behind the level necessary to keep up with population growth.

Key Numbers • Nonfarm jobs rose in November by 8,400 to 1,584,700 from an downwardly revised 1,576,300 in October. Nonfarm jobs (seasonally adjusted) were 27,300 ahead of where they stood in November 2014.

• The unemployment rate fell to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent, compared with 4.3 percent a year earlier.

• The labor force — those working or looking for work — rose by 1,400 to 1,706,200, but was 8,500 behind November 2014.

• All but three of the 11 major job sectors posted gains in November — the leaders being construction with 3,700 and leisure and hospitality with 3,300 net new jobs. Trade, transportation and utilities rose by 2,300.

• Professional and business services showed

a 2,100-job decline, along with a loss of 600 government jobs. Mining was unchanged.

Key Trends • Iowa has gained nonfarm or payroll jobs in all but five in 24 months.

• Iowa averaged a monthly increase of 2,300 jobs from November 2014 to November 2015.

• Over the year, the strongest percentage gains are in construction, 9.3 percent (7,200 jobs), and in “other” services, 5.4 percent (3,200 jobs).

Leisure and hospitality and professional and business services also showed over-the-year increases at 3 percent or above.

• Four job categories were down from a year earlier: manufacturing (500), information (600), government (900) and mining (200).

IPP is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research and analysis organization in Iowa City. IPP has issued monthly job reports since 2003. IPP analysis is available at www. iowapolicyproject.org.

WASHINGTON ― Following a review of the tax extenders legislation signed into law last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled on Jan. 19, 2016.

The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day.

The IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with more than four out of five being prepared using tax return preparation software and e-filed.

The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same time. There is no advantage to people filing tax returns on paper in early January instead of waiting for e-file to begin.

“We look forward to opening the 2016 tax season on time,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “Our employees have been working hard throughout this year to make this happen. We also appreciate the help from the nation’s tax professionals and the software community, who are critical to helping taxpayers during the filing season.”

As part of the Security Summit initiative, the IRS has been working closely with the tax industry and state revenue departments to provide stronger protections against identity theft for taxpayers during the coming filing season.

The filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is

Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on that Friday, which pushes the deadline to the following Monday for most of the nation.

Koskinen noted the new legislation makes permanent many provisions and extends many others for several years.

“This provides certainty for planning purposes, which will help taxpayers and the tax community as well as the IRS,” Koskinen said.

The IRS urges all taxpayers to make sure they have all their year-end statements in hand before filing, including Forms W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 from banks and other payers, and Form 1095-A from the Marketplace for those claiming the premium tax credit.

“We encourage taxpayers to take full advantage of the expanding array of tools and information on IRS.gov to make their tax preparation easier,” Koskinen said.

Although the IRS begins accepting returns on Jan. 19, many tax software companies will begin accepting tax returns earlier in January and submitting them to the IRS when processing systems open.

Choosing e-file and direct deposit for refunds remains the fastest and safest way to file an accurate income tax return and receive a refund. The IRS

anticipates issuing more than nine out of 10 refunds in fewer than 21 days. Find free options to get tax help, and to prepare and file your return on IRS.gov or in your community if you qualify. Go to irs.gov and click on the “Filing” tab to see your options.

• Seventy percent of the nation’s taxpayers are eligible for IRS Free File. Commercial partners of the IRS offer free brand-name software to about 100 million individuals and families with incomes of $62,000 or less.

• Online fillable forms provides electronic versions of IRS paper forms to all taxpayers regardless of income that can be prepared and filed by people comfortable with completing their own returns.

• The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) offer free tax help to people who qualify.

Go to irs.gov and enter free tax prep in the search box to learn more and find a VITA or TCE site near you or download the IRS2Go app on your smart phone and find a free tax prep provider.

The IRS also reminds taxpayers that a trusted tax professional can provide helpful information and advice about the ever-changing tax code.

Tips for choosing a return preparer and details about national tax professional groups are available on IRS.gov.

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Youth Conference. Every June, more than 1,000 teenagers cover the campus of Iowa State University for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities.

Trinity Miler, Carter Wilken, Noah Heckman, Sydney Garrett, Kaitlyn Boyer, Ily Brewer, Daylee Hembry, Rileigh Hiatt, Mackenzie Keller and Anna Sereg attended this event and shared their experiences.

The following individuals were selected to participate at the Iowa State Fair and receive the following awards: • Rileigh Hiatt and Trinity Miler- Seal of Merit Award • Trinity Miler- Certificate of Recognition • Haley and Hannah Pollard- Seal of Recognition Seniors were recognized for the contribution and dedication to the program throughout school years.

Those seniors include Kaitlyn Boyer, Bailey Brummel, Katie Carney,

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LEFT: Pictured is senior project record award recipient Noah Heckman during Clarke County 4-H’s annual awards banquet. MIDDLE: Pictured are the Volunteer of the Year award winners Steve and Dara Queck during Clarke County 4-H’s annual awards banquet. RIGHT: Pictured is the overall project record award recipient Clay Allen during Clarke County 4-H’s annual awards banquet.

Garett Garner, Andrew Gaytan, Bryce Parish and Monique Smith The county youth council is designed for 4-Hers who take the next steps to go above and beyond to increase 4-H awareness.

These representatives included Trinity Miler, Anna

Sereg, Rileigh Hiatt, Frank Thacker, Daylee Hembry, Noah Heckman, Mackenzie Keller, Leia Decker, Sydney Garrett and Alexis Benda.

They also introduced our incoming and returning youth council members for the upcoming year.

Those members include Rileigh Hiatt, Cierra Mastin, Noah Heckman, Josiah Heckman, Layla Carney, Sydney Garrett, Daylee Hembry, Megan Keller, Colby Wilken, Devin DeVore, Rawley Collins, Monique Smith, Leia Decker, Mackenzie Keller, Trinity

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New this year, 4-H clubs had the opportunity to perform a skit. The skit could follow the theme “Dare to Discover.” It can be entertaining, informative and/ or persuasive. Clubs who performed included Triple Troopers, K.W. Hustlers,

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 31, 2015

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2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2015 year in sports was highlighted by youthful area teams dominating and milestones being broken.

Here’s a look back at the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune’s top 10 sports stories of 2015, as compiled by OST sports editor Scott Vicker.

• 1. Clarke softball returns to state — The Clarke softball team endured a roller coaster of a 2015 season after losing five starters from the 2014 Class 3A state championship team.

The road to state in the Class 3A Region 6 bracket seemed to be stacked against the Lady Indians. Few people gave Clarke a chance to reach the state tournament for the third straight year.

All the Lady Indians did was dominate their way through the Region 6 bracket, culminating in a dominant 9-2 victory over 14th-ranked Saydel in the regional final to earn their third straight trip to the state tournament.

Going into the state tournament with just a .500 record, eight-seeded Clarke was predicted to finish eighth in Class 3A by the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

After suffering a record-breaking loss in the first round to top-seeded and eventual state champion Solon, Clarke bounced back with a victory over Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in the consolation bracket before losing to Mount Vernon in the fifth-place game.

“I’m pleased with the kids,” Diehl said after the fifth-place g a m e .

“If you’d have told me we’d have finished sixth halfway t h r o u g h Diehl

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Members of the 2015 Clarke softball team take a team photo with their Class 3A sixth place trophy at the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge. It marked the third straight season the Lady Indians qualified for the state tournament.

the season or during some of my frustrating, sleepless nights, I would have told you you were nuts!”

• 2. Interstate 35 softball makes run to state — An Interstate 35 softball team comprised of mostly freshmen and sophomores needed a rally in its Class 2A Region 7 final against Madrid, but the Roadrunners won in extra innings to earn the school’s first state berth since 2005.

Shai Major’s two-run base hit in the eighth inning sent the Roadrunners back to state, where the team finished eighth after giving top-seeded Fort Dodge St. Edmond a challenge in the opening round.

It was a valuable learning experience for a Roadrunner team that will be primed to make a repeat trip to the state tournament in 2016.

“I told them, disappointed we lost three times, of course, but not disappointed,” head coach Tim Bogs said after the state tournament. “We could have caved and we could have quit. We hung in and we battled every

time. I was proud of that and I was proud we kept going until the very end of every game.”

• 3. Hallie Linhart — The 2015 year saw the end of the career for Central Decatur’s Hallie Linhart, who staked her claim as one of the school’s best female athletes.

Linhart finished her career with 18 athletic letters for her career, tying for the most by a female athlete in school his- Linhart tory.

She was a top contender for the 2015 South Central Iowa Female Athlete of the Year award after earning first-team all-state honors in basketball, tying for third at state in the high jump, playing for Central Decatur’s state-qualifying golf team and earning second-team allstate honors in softball.

Linhart owns the school record in the high jump and owns seven basketball school records.

• 4. Ehrhardt wins No. 300 — Clarke tennis has been a powerhouse under the direction of head coach Jeff Ehrhardt.

Ehrhardt earned his 300th career victory as head coach of the Indians on April 2 with the boys’ 7-2 victory over Saydel.

“I was proud to see how the boys came out and took it to Saydel to get my 300th win,” Ehrhardt said after the match. “I feel fortunate that my oldest son Jason was part of my 200th win and my youngest son Taylor helped me win my 300th. I feel lucky to have had so many great young men and women play tennis for me over the years.

They were great citizens, as well as athletes. They have set the bar high for future tennis players at Clarke.”

• 5. Clarke track breaks out — It was a breakout year in many ways for the Clarke track teams.

Senior Gordon Witt qualified for the Drake Relays for the first time in his career and placed 18th at America’s Athletic Classic in the high jump. He also broke the

school record in the event during the season at 6-4.

Witt later qualified for state for the first time in his career, where he finished in a five-way tie for eighth in the high jump at 6-3. He also ran a PR in the 110 high hurdles, placing 16th.

The Clarke girls won two medals at the state m e e t , with junior Alexis Barr finishing tied for third with Barr Central Decatur’s Hallie Linhart in the high jump and Bailey Zimmerman finished eighth in B. Zimmerman the 100 meter hurdles.

• 6. State wrestling — Central Decatur seniors Colton Ranney (160 pounds) and Trenton Wells (182 pounds) both finished fifth in Class

2A at the State Wrestling Tournament, while Interstate 35 junior Sal Arzani (160) finished seventh.

• 7. Clarke football ends skid — Clarke football ended a 25-game losing streak with 23-20 win over Central Decatur on Oct. 16.

The last win for Clarke had come in the week zero season opener against Clarinda Academy in the 2013 season.

• 8. Murray softball — Another softball team filled with plenty of youth nearly made a trip to the state tournament.

Murray came up one step short, losing 9-1 to Lynnville-Sully in the Class 1A Region 6 finals.

• 9. I-35 football makes playoffs — One season after posting only two wins overall and one district win, head coach Mike Stuart guided the Roadrunners to the Class 1A playoffs with a 5-4 regular season record.

The fourth-seeded Roadrunners gave top-seed Underwood a challenge through three quarters before bowing out in the first round. Senior Jaylan White and junior Dante Arzani both earned third-team all-state honors.

• 10. Jensen to HOF — Murray head softball coach Danny Jensen was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Softball Hall of Fame on July 27.

Jensen, who has guided the Lady Mustangs for 35 seasons, retires today as M u r r a y ’ s Jensen elementary school principal, but will continue to coach Murray softball.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 31, 2015

OSCEOLA

Promises, promises

LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor.

Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www.lifepointministries.net

By the Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

Will watched the strange car pull into their long, winding driveway from his hideaway in the attic of their old farmhouse. He squinted his eyes, trying to read the odd license plate, but all he knew was it wasn’t the kind he saw every day as his mom drove him to school in town.

He could hear the gravel crunch under the tires as the car pulled up in front of the big porch that wrapped around the house. Uniforms! Just like his brother Roy wore! Maybe, if these guys were home, Roy was too. Yippee! Will scurried down the steps.

“Mom! Mom! There’s soldiers here! Maybe they’re Roy’s buddies!”

Mom was vacuuming as Will came running through the living room. Just as she shut off the vacuum to see why he was so excited, the doorbell rang. Their lives would never be the same.

Will saw the sudden panic cross his mom’s face, and it puzzled him – for a minute. Seeing his mom frozen, staring out the window at the approaching men, he opened the door. “Did you bring my brother home too? Is he with you?”

Will peered around the soldiers, looking for Roy’s bright blond hair. Nothing. Just the two guys standing on the porch, their eyes filling with tears as they looked at him and mom.

“Ma’am, we’re sorry, but.” With that, his mom collapsed onto the sofa, and Will knew. But it just couldn’t be. He remembered the night before Roy left, how he’d been so worried, because this wasn’t like those video games some of his friends played. Nope, this was real.

But, his big brother had held him tight in one of his famous dare-you-to-get-out-of-this bear hugs. Roy’s words came swimming back through his memory, just like it was yesterday. “Hey, Little Will,” That was Roy’s special name for Will, ever since he was born when Roy was eight years old. “You know I’ll never leave you. Never. You hear me?”

Yeah, right. Reality hit 10-year-old Will like a sledge hammer. “But he PROMISED he’d come home. He PROMISED he’d never leave me!”

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, 641342-2720. 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 - 2:008:00 p.m. - Family History Center.

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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 3426603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School.

10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA, Weekly small groups - call for info.

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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.

- Church Service.

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-342-2850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Spanish mass on Sundays at noon.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Misas espanol los domingos OF SOUTHERN IOWA, 12 p.m. meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110. 10:00 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Church Service.

LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 Osceola, 641-342-2830. Julie E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, M. Poore, pastor. WednesVictor Lochman, pastor, day: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonworship Sunday, 10 a.m. derful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 8 and 10:15 IMMANUEL LUTHER- a.m. worship; 9 a.m. Sunday AN CHURCH, 101 E. View school. Nursery available Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, during Sunday school and pastor, 641-342-3121. Sun- 10:15 a.m. worship. day - 9:00 a.m. God’s SerLa Iglesia Metodista Univice. 10:15 a.m. - Sunday da Les Invita, Miercoles: School. Wednesday - 7:30 Estudios Biblicos 5 p.m., Sap.m. - Elders & Deacons bados oracion en las casas, meeting.

5 p.m., Domingo: servicio de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 W. OSCEOLA FULL GOS- Grant St., Pastora: Rosa MaPEL CHURCH, 700 Col- ria Rodriguez, 515-344-7221. orado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley. SunHOPEVILLE day - Sunday School, 9:30 HOPEVILLE UNITED a.m. - Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. - Evening Wor- METHODIST CHURCH, ship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, - Bible Study, 7 p.m. Web- 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 site: www.osceolafullgos- a.m. - Morning Worship. 11 a.m. - Sunday School. pelchurch.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. 641342-4389, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening Bible SEVENTH-DAY ADVENstudy 6:30 p.m.

TIST, corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo.

FIRST CHRISTIAN com. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. CHURCH (Disciples of Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m.

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

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

- Church.

“I bet you’re Will, right?”

The young corporal’s voice gently spoke into the silence.

Will nodded. “Well, Will, a young friend of your brother’s sent this picture for you. It has a message on the back. He had one of our translators write it for him. Your brother saved his life.”

The young man reached into his pocket and pulled out a worn, wrinkled photograph. “Here, son. This is for you.

His name’s Niso. That’s him, standing next to your brother.”

Will gazed at the picture for a long minute, tears streaming down his face, bouncing off the edge of it and onto his lap. “Will, Niso seemed sure you’d understand what your brother’s message meant. They were his last words, Will. Roy saw the trip wire at the last second and shoved Niso clear. Oh, there was one other thing.

The translator said Niso wanted to be sure you knew that Roy taught him about Jesus. His exact words were, “Roy gave me Jesus.”

Will slowly turned the photo over, not really wanting to stop looking at his brother’s face. The message read, “Even though you can’t see me, I’ll still never leave you. I’ll be in that little piece of Jesus in your heart. Love you, Little Will. Remember Matthew 26:32. Love, Roy.” In Matthew 26:32, Jesus said this: “After I am raised to life, I will go to Galilee ahead of you.”

All of us have crisis times in our lives. People we thought we could count on don’t come through.

Things we’ve planned for don’t work out. Like Will, our hearts cry out. It’s especially in those times that we need the “Roys” in our lives to “give us Jesus.”

We need to know that in fact, Jesus will never, ever leave us, even in those times when we don’t think we can see Him. Will shared his traveling picture gallery of his brother with me. He calls it — are you ready? “Galilee, Matthew 26:32” Remember: His promise is real. His promise is true.

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.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor, 641-449-3779, 641-449-3544.

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Worship, 9:15 a.m. - Church School.

CHARITON ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1112 N. 7th St., Chariton, IA. Rev. Fred Steinbach. 641-7744911. 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

OTTAWA 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.

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.

at church, contact church for times, second Wednesday of every month, W.O.W. for all ages at church building at 6:30 p.m.

MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487.

Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m.

- Sunday School. 10 a.m.

- Morning Worship. 6 p.m.

- Sunday Evening Service.

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

- Prayer and Bible Study.

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

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

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

WELDON SMYRNA FRIENDS CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 mile N. of Weldon, Charlie Coffey, minister. Sunday fellowship and coffee 10 a.m.

Church starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

707 Maple St., Pastor Brandon Campbell. Sunday WorWELDON UNITED ship 8 a.m., children’s church METHODIST CHURCH, during worship; Fellowship Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunand Adult Lessons day 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

NEW VIRGINIA GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH- 304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor. 641449-3779, 641-449-3544. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship.

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

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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Murray, City, Water......................57.48 Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by N A C V S O, Dues ......................30.00 Black, to approve claims from Nov 24, Norris, George W, Exp.................17.51 Northland, Oil..........................1,146.55 2015, - Dec 14, 2015.

All Ayes.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 31, 2015 A-1 Window, Serv........................20.00 O'Halloran, Parts.........................302.14 ABC Virtual Sol, Web Hosting...200.00 O'Reilly, Parts...............................21.38 Agriland, Fuel .........................1,707.98 Osc Farm And Home, Sup..........549.91 Agrivision, Parts ..........................26.40 Osc Service, Fuel .........................80.33 Alliant, Util..............................4,054.37 Osc Vet Clinic, Dog Food ..........194.98 Andersen, Thomas, Exp................76.12 Osc Water Works, Util ...............647.94 Atomic Termite, Pest....................60.00 Peeks, Equip................................446.88 Barker, Amy, Exp.........................15.00 Penicks, Phone..............................17.99 Bauer Built, Tires........................459.60 Perry, Joella, Exp..........................28.86 Bentz, Beverly, Rent ..................200.00 Polk Co Treasurer, Fee................164.37 Blazek, Matt, Labor ................1,245.70 Porter's Prints, Banner ..................10.00 since before the Christmas nancial donations to provide Powernet, Phone...........................57.72 Bob's Auto, Sup.......................1,219.22 n Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Serv.....210.48 Powerplan, Parts......................1,540.56 holiday. comfort hope to people Waste, Trash..........180.60 Brown, Janice L, Exp....................24.05 Prairie Solidand Purchase Power, Meter.............2,020.99 Calhoun-Burns, Inspec...........36,621.32 “Red Cross disaster workin need.”

Canon Financial, Fees.................883.61 Rathbun Alliance, FY 16 Cont ...200.00 Well days Sup ......................391.20 Carpenter ers haveUniforms, been Sup............139.98 helping peo- Reberth, Several of tornadoes, Carroll Cleaning, Sup..................204.38 Ricoh, Support..............................99.00 ple affected by these storms flooding winter storms Ringgold Co and Sec Rd, Sup...........500.00 Carson, Jodi, Exp..........................15.00 Castro-Castro, Laura, Exp.............31.85 Roberts, Karen, Exp....................187.90 since Christmas and left behind damaged homes, Robinsons, Sup........................1,635.59 Century before Link, Serv........................34.08 Rueter's, Filter...............................59.00 Chaincontinue Saw Clinic, to Sup..................92.16 will help them as downed power lines and Chat Mobility, Air Card..............389.79 Rychnovsky, Pest Ctrl...................75.00 Schildberg, Rock....................34,853.90 Co Engineer, Fuel ........................42.15 long as needed,” said Leslie closed highways.

Red Cross Co Hospital, Serv ....................4,980.32 Schneider, Janelle, Exp.................70.93 Schaffer, regional executive and community shelters are Sec Of State, Notary Seal .............30.00 Co Secondary Rd, Fuel ..............240.16 CCSB, Interest.........................1,681.66 Severns, Leann, Exp...................117.42 the Iowa region.

“We open in Texas, Alabama, DES MOINES — The for Clarke Elec, Util .........................121.57 Shred-It, Serv................................51.41 Smith, Steve, Exp........................170.27 Clarkseveryone Furniture, Labor...............350.00 to remember Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, American Red Cross ask Contech, Band...............................18.00 Smith, Twyla, Exp........................14.99 Solutions, Sup..........................3,180.40 Creativefamilies Prod, Decals .................561.67 who have lost Missouri, New Mexico and launched a massive relief re- these Creston Publishing, Ad...............786.62 Solvent Web, Hosting.................180.00 and had their Oklahoma.

The Red Cross sponse across multiple states everything Staples Advantage, Equip...........693.32 Cross Dillion, Tire...................8,089.28 Cummings, Peggy A, Exp...........457.08 Star Equip, Equip.....................1,438.02 celebrations tragi- is also supporting families in the wake of the dead- holiday St Hygienic Lab, Testing..............27.00 Curnes, Jill, Exp............................24.18 Sup...............188.50 Storey Kenworthy,Tennessee Decker,interrupted Cindi, Rent ....................200.00 by giving to in Arkansas, and ly storms which have been cally Denney, Trent, Restrooms ....22,661.56 Torres, Maribel, Exp...................137.15 U S Cellular, Util due .......................948.78 DSM Door, Parts.........................112.11 Cross Disaster Relief. Mississippi to severe hammering communities Red Diamond Mowers, Parts...........1,220.48 U S Postal Serv, Fees....................68.00 generous fi- weather and flooding. across most of the country We Drug Screen....37.00 Unitypoint Clinic, Don's depend Jons, Rentalon ......................240.00 Eastside Auto, Serv.......................78.00 Waste Mgmt, Garbage................557.62 Eddy, Sandra K., Exp....................16.89 West Payment Ctr, Updates ....1,314.08 Electronic Eng, Serv................3,792.44 Wheeler Lumber, Supplies.......1,707.50 Excel, Serv...............................6,764.00 White, Janice M, Exp..................530.58 Fareway, Food .............................77.04 Wilders, Parts................................93.70 Farm & Home Pub, Plats............671.00 Windstream, Util......................3,257.56 Farmers Coop, Seed....................142.50 Wood Machine, Serv..................950.00 Genesis, Assistance ....................110.00 YESS, Serv .............................1,295.80 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp..171.85 Ziegler Inc, Sup........................7,941.79 Having completed agenda items and Hwy Lumber, Lumber.................130.45 Housby Mack, Parts....................365.31 having no other business, Keller made a Clarke County Board of Supervisors I E H A, Dues..............................300.00 motion to adjourn, seconded by Black.

I M W C A, Pymt.....................4,603.00 All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 December 14, 2015 The Board of Supervisors met in reg- I S A C, Reg................................195.00 noon.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman ular session at the Courthouse with the IA Hlth Phys, Fee .........................75.00 Attest: Janice White, Auditor following members present: Marvin IA Law Enforce Acad, School....595.00 McCann, Larry Keller and Bill Black. IA Prison Ind, Signs....................381.00 CITY OF WOODBURN Also present, Auditor Janice White and IA Water Mgmt Corp, Contract. .170.00 607 SIGLER BOX 26 Treasurer Debbie Lynn. Chairman Mc- Infomax, Copier .........................414.75 WOODBURN, IA 50275 Cann called the meeting to order at Ins of IA Cert Assr, Dues..............25.00 641-342-7198 9:05 a.m. Keller made a motion to ap- IA Negotiation, Serv...................750.00 The regular council meeting was held prove the agenda, seconded by Black. J & K Repair, Serv........................54.19 J P Auto, Sup..............................372.73 Monday, December 14, 2015, at WoodAll Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black Jim's Repair & Sani, Garbage.....517.00 burn City Hall, Woodburn, Iowa. Mayto approve hiring Laura Paxson as per- Johnston Prop, Serv ................2,886.00 or Pro-Tem, Gary Kent called the manent PT employee in the Treasurer's KD Tires, Serv............................415.00 Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. office as of Jan 4, 2015, at $15.75 per Keller, Laurence, Exp.................176.99 Council members present - Vickie Keller, Leslie, Exp........................50.83 Brown, Joy Durham and Tim Pollard, hour. All Ayes.

Kistler, Melissa, Exp.....................87.09 Randy and Teresa Wright were present Ms. Lynn left at 9:15 a.m.

Engineer Tom Andersen arrived at Lawson Prod, Sup.......................433.40 via phone conference. Jodi Carson City Leeps, Shawnda, Exp....................74.32 Clerk, and one guest were present.

9:15 a.m.

Vickie Brown made a motion to apMoved by Keller, seconded by Black M & M Ag, Sup..........................739.70 to approve and sign plans, specifica- M & M Sales, Dues.......................40.40 prove the minutes as read. Seconded by tions and cost estimate for Farm-to- Madison Co Sheriff, Subpoena ....30.20 Tim Pollard. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Tim Pollard made a motion to apMarket Pavement Patching Project No. Mail Services, Postage ...............390.75 Matthew Bender, Books..............201.58 point Gary Kent as Mayor Pro-Tem. FM-C020(105)-55-20. All Ayes.

Mediacom, Phone ......................353.43 Seconded by Vickie Brown. All Ayes.

Mr. Andersen left at 9:35 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Midland GIS, Data......................500.00 Motion Carried Tim Pollard made a motion to apBlack, to approve 2nd Qtr. transfer of Midwest Office Tech, Repairs....640.00 $16,936, from the Gen. Supplement Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp................164.70 prove the bills. Seconded by Joy Fund to the Emg. Mgmt. Fund. All Mosaic Inc, Serv......................1,233.28 Durham. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Tim Pollard made a motion to adMurray, City, Water......................57.48 Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by N A C V S O, Dues ......................30.00 journ. Seconded by Joy Durham. All Black, to approve claims from Nov 24, Norris, George W, Exp.................17.51 Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting was adNorthland, Oil..........................1,146.55 journed at 7:13 P.M. 2015, - Dec 14, 2015. All Ayes.

Randy Wright/Mayor A-1 Window, Serv........................20.00 O'Halloran, Parts.........................302.14 Jodi Carson/City Clerk ABC Virtual Sol, Web Hosting...200.00 O'Reilly, Parts...............................21.38 Agriland, Fuel .........................1,707.98 Osc Farm And Home, Sup..........549.91 EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY COUNCIL NOVEMBER, 2015 Osc Service, Fuel .........................80.33 Agrivision, Parts ..........................26.40 DEVELOPMENT Alliant, Util..............................4,054.37 Osc Vet Clinic, Dog Food ..........194.98 HUMAN Andersen, Thomas, Exp................76.12 Osc Water Works, Util ...............647.94 **PARKS** Atomic Termite, Pest....................60.00 Peeks, Equip................................446.88 Trace Carson Mowing...............225.00 Barker, Amy, Exp.........................15.00 Penicks, Phone..............................17.99 TOTAL (HD)..............................225.00 Bauer Built, Tires........................459.60 Perry, Joella, Exp..........................28.86 COMMUNITY PROTECTION Bentz, Beverly, Rent ..................200.00 Polk Co Treasurer, Fee................164.37 **STREET LIGHTS** Blazek, Matt, Labor ................1,245.70 Porter's Prints, Banner ..................10.00 Alliant Utilities...........................495.96 Bob's Auto, Sup.......................1,219.22 Powernet, Phone...........................57.72 **FIRE DEPARTMENT** Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Serv.....210.48 Powerplan, Parts......................1,540.56 Alliant Utilities.............................53.42 Brown, Janice L, Exp....................24.05 Prairie Solid Waste, Trash..........180.60 JP Auto - battery.........................221.78 Calhoun-Burns, Inspec...........36,621.32 Purchase Power, Meter.............2,020.99 Elliott Oil -fuel............................144.03 Canon Financial, Fees.................883.61 Rathbun Alliance, FY 16 Cont ...200.00 Feld Fire - E2 flip kit...................450.00 Carpenter Uniforms, Sup............139.98 Reberth, Well Sup ......................391.20 TOTAL (CP).............................1365.19 Carroll Cleaning, Sup..................204.38 Ricoh, Support..............................99.00 POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Carson, Jodi, Exp..........................15.00 Ringgold Co Sec Rd, Sup...........500.00 **CITY HALL** Castro-Castro, Laura, Exp.............31.85 Roberts, Karen, Exp....................187.90 Alliant Utilities...........................124.65 Century Link, Serv........................34.08 Robinsons, Sup........................1,635.59 Windstream - phone/fax................79.48 Chain Saw Clinic, Sup..................92.16 Rueter's, Filter...............................59.00 Creston Publishing Co..................77.79 Chat Mobility, Air Card..............389.79 Rychnovsky, Pest Ctrl...................75.00 SIRWA - Sewer/Water..................37.00 Co Engineer, Fuel ........................42.15 Schildberg, Rock....................34,853.90 TOTAL.......................................318.92 Co Hospital, Serv ....................4,980.32 Schneider, Janelle, Exp.................70.93 **CLERK & FINANCIAL** Co Secondary Rd, Fuel ..............240.16 Sec Of State, Notary Seal .............30.00 IPERS............................................93.00 CCSB, Interest.........................1,681.66 Severns, Leann, Exp...................117.42 EFTPS- 941 Tax.........................135.62 Clarke Elec, Util .........................121.57 Shred-It, Serv................................51.41 Jodi Carson.................................480.00 Clarks Furniture, Labor...............350.00 Smith, Steve, Exp........................170.27 CC Reservoir- Local Option Contech, Band...............................18.00 Smith, Twyla, Exp........................14.99 Tax............................................2559.39 Creative Prod, Decals .................561.67 Solutions, Sup..........................3,180.40 TOTAL (PA).............................3586.93 Creston Publishing, Ad...............786.62 Solvent Web, Hosting.................180.00 HOME & COMMUNITY Cross Dillion, Tire...................8,089.28 Staples Advantage, Equip...........693.32 ENVIRONMENT Cummings, Peggy A, Exp...........457.08 Star Equip, Equip.....................1,438.02 **LANDFILL** Curnes, Jill, Exp............................24.18 St Hygienic Lab, Testing..............27.00 CLARKE COUNTY Decker, Cindi, Rent ....................200.00 Storey Kenworthy, Sup...............188.50 LANDFILL................................242.92 Denney, Trent, Restrooms ....22,661.56 Torres, Maribel, Exp...................137.15 **CEM** DSM Door, Parts.........................112.11 U S Cellular, Util .......................948.78 Trace Carson - Mowing..............175.00 Diamond Mowers, Parts...........1,220.48 U S Postal Serv, Fees....................68.00 **ROADS, BRIDGES, SIDEDon's Jons, Rental ......................240.00 Unitypoint Clinic, Drug Screen....37.00 WALKS** Eastside Auto, Serv.......................78.00 Waste Mgmt, Garbage................557.62 TOTAL (HCE)............................417.92 Eddy, Sandra K., Exp....................16.89 West Payment Ctr, Updates ....1,314.08 RECEIPTS Electronic Eng, Serv................3,792.44 Wheeler Lumber, Supplies.......1,707.50 GENERAL....................................63.37 Excel, Serv...............................6,764.00 White, Janice M, Exp..................530.58 ROAD USE TAX......................1741.88 Fareway, Food .............................77.04 Wilders, Parts................................93.70 FIRE DEPARTMENT............24763.65 Farm & Home Pub, Plats............671.00 Windstream, Util......................3,257.56 LOCAL OPTION SALES Farmers Coop, Seed....................142.50 Wood Machine, Serv..................950.00 TAX..........................................1567.80 Genesis, Assistance ....................110.00 YESS, Serv .............................1,295.80 PROPERTY TAX.....................3818.68 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp..171.85 Ziegler Inc, Sup........................7,941.79 LAKESIDE CASINO.................999.66 Having completed agenda items and TOTAL...................................32955.04 Hwy Lumber, Lumber.................130.45 Housby Mack, Parts....................365.31 having no other business, Keller made a DISBURSEMENTS I E H A, Dues..............................300.00 motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.......225.00 Meeting adjourned at 12:00 COMMUNITY I M W C A, Pymt.....................4,603.00 All Ayes.

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL I S A C, Reg................................195.00 noon. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 PROTECTION..........................1365.19 Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman IA Hlth Phys, Fee .........................75.00 POLICY ADMINISTRATION.3586.93 Regular Meeting Attest: Janice White, Auditor IA Law Enforce Acad, School....595.00 HOME & COMMUNITY IA Prison Ind, Signs....................381.00(UNOFFICIAL – NOT COUNCIL APPROVED)ENVIRONMENT.......................417.92 City Council metContract. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular scheduledTOTAL.....................................5595.04 meeting. The meeting was called to order Corp, IA The Water Mgmt .170.00

by Mayor Copier Fred Diehl with the following present: Council Members: George Fotiadis, Chris Dorsey, Dave Walkup, Dan Hooper and Infomax, .........................414.75 Ins of IA Cert Assr, Dennis Page.

City StaffDues..............25.00 present were Ty Wheeler–City/Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward – Accounting Manager/ Assistant City Clerk IA andNegotiation, Curt JacobsenServ...................750.00 – Sergeant. Also present were: Derek Lumsden, Thomas Kedley, Ann Diehl, Jon Sullivan, Rebecca Kedley, Donnie JMcCuddin, & K Repair, Serv........................54.19 Bill Trickey, and others that didn’t sign in.

J P Auto, Sup..............................372.73 Motion by & Fotiadis and second by Dorsey to approve the agenda; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Jim's Repair Sani, Garbage.....517.00 Page, aye; Prop, motionServ carried.

Johnston ................2,886.00 Trickey with CCDC expressed to Council the tech house from the last Spring was closing. He also expressed his gratitude with KDBill Tires, Serv............................415.00 Keller, Exp.................176.99 workingLaurence, with Fred Diehl and Chris Dorsey over the years they have been on Council.

Keller, Leslie, Exp........................50.83 Rebecca Kedley with Chamber Main Street presented to Council a check for Q-pond Trails.

Kistler, Melissa, Exp.....................87.09 Motion by Walkup and second by Hooper to approve the Wellmark Safe Route to School Grant Phase 2; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Lawson Prod, Sup.......................433.40 Dorsey,Shawnda, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Leeps, Exp....................74.32 Motion bySup..........................739.70 Fotiadis and second by Hooper to approve second reading of ordinance vacating all of North Dewey street adjacent to 415 M& M Ag, North Dewey; call vote; Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

M &M Sales,roll Dues.......................40.40 Madison MotionCo

by Sheriff, Page andSubpoena second by....30.20 Hooper to waive the third reading of ordinance vacating all of North Dewey street adjacent to 415 Mail Postage ...............390.75 NorthServices, Dewey; roll call vote; Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried Books..............201.58 Matthew Bender, ORDINANCE 547 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION AND CONVEYANCE OF AN ALLEY IN Mediacom, PhoneNO. ......................353.43 THE CITY OFData......................500.00 OSCEOLA, IOWA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City council of Osceola, Iowa: SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose Midland GIS, of this Ordinance is to vacate and convey the described alley and thereby relieve the City of Osceola, Iowa, of the responsibility of its Midwest Office Tech, Repairs....640.00 maintenance and supervision, and to promote the orderly development of Osceola, Iowa. SECTION II. FACTS FOUND The Council Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp................164.70 Mosaic Inc, of the City ofServ......................1,233.28 Osceola, Iowa herby makes the following findings: The described street is not needed for the use of the public. The street Murray, City, Water......................57.48 is presently not open and it would be better used if vacated and conveyed to the adjourning landowners. The vacation of said street will N C Vowners S O, Dues ......................30.00 notAdeny of property abutting on the street reasonable access to their property. The City Council has published notice of the inNorris, George W, Exp.................17.51 tended vacation once in a newspaper published in and having general circulation in the City and said publication appearing not less than Northland, Oil..........................1,146.55 four nor more than twenty days before the date set for the hearing. The abutting landowners have petitioned the City Council to vacate O'Halloran, Parts.........................302.14 and conveyParts...............................21.38 said area There have been no objections filed in City Hall or with any city personnel. The City will retain a utility easement.

O'Reilly, Osc Farm And Home, Sup..........549.91 SECTION III. VACATION The following described alley is hereby declared vacated: All of the North Dewey Street ROW adjacent to Osc Service, Fuel .........................80.33 the West 195’ of Outlot 1, Paul’s Addition, and a strip of land 25’ wide along the south side of Outlot 1- locally known as 415 North Dewey Osc Vet Clinic, Dog Food ..........194.98 parcel 01723.Works, SECTION CONVEYANCE This Ordinance herby authorizes conveyance of said property to the adjoining proprietors Osc Water UtilIV. ...............647.94

by QuitEquip................................446.88 Claim Deed. Any and all Quit Claim Deeds executed by the said Mayor and City Clerk subsequent to the effective date of this Peeks, date of this Ordinance, conveying, or purporting to convey, all or any portion of the alley vacated herein, shall be conclusively presumed Penicks, Phone..............................17.99 to be a conveyance to an eligible purchaser of the named grantee to so purchase said land and shall not be subject to attack nor contesting.

Perry, Joella, Exp..........................28.86 Polk Co Treasurer, Motion

by HooperFee................164.37 and second by Fotiadis to approve RESOLUTION 2015- 90 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARPorter's Prints, Banner ..................10.00 ING RELATED TO THE PENALTY FEE FOR UTILITY BILLS WHEREAS, the current utility bill delinquent penalty rate currentPowernet, Phone...........................57.72 ly is 5%; and, WHEREAS, the Osceola Utility Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing on January 7th to consider a penalty Powerplan, Parts......................1,540.56 fee increase 5% Trash..........180.60 to 10%; and, WHEREAS, the City Council must also hold a public hearing to consider the penalty fee increase, Prairie Solidfrom Waste, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held in the council chambers on January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at Purchase Power, Meter.............2,020.99 which timeAlliance, and placeFY the16 Council will consider arguments for or against the penalty fee increase, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Rathbun Cont ...200.00 Reberth, Well ......................391.20 that the clerk beSup authorized and directed to publish notice of such hearing one time not less than four (4) days nor more than twenty (20) Ricoh, Support..............................99.00 days prior to the date herein established for hearing as provided by law. Roll call Vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, nay; Walkup, aye; Hooper, Ringgold Co Sec Rd,carried.

Sup...........500.00 aye; Page,Karen, aye; motion Roberts, Exp....................187.90 There wasSup........................1,635.59 no action regarding the North Main Sewer Extension at this time.

Robinsons, MotionFilter...............................59.00

by Fotiadis and second by Page to approve Resolution 2015-91 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK COVERING THE Rueter's, 2014 STREETPest IMPROVEMENTS - N. KOSSUTH, N. DEWEY, N. EAST STREETS WHEREAS, the project engineers have duly Rychnovsky, Ctrl...................75.00 Schildberg, Rock....................34,853.90 filed a certificate in accordance with Section 384.58 of the Code of Iowa, showing that they have inspected completed work for the 2014 Schneider, Janelle, Exp.................70.93 Street Improvements – N. Kossuth, N. Dewey, N. East Streets project (the “Project”) and that the same has been performed in comSec Of with State,the Notary pliance terms Seal of the.............30.00 contract and showing the total cost thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY Severns, Leann, Exp...................117.42 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IOWA: Section 1. It is hereby found and determined that the work constructing the Project Shred-It, Serv................................51.41 Smith, Claims: Steve, Exp........................170.27 Clarke Co Recorder Supplies .......................................... $208.52 Smith, Twyla, Exp........................14.99 Services ............................................ $12.00 Alliant Energy Highway Lumber Solutions, Sup..........................3,180.40 Utilities ....................................... $8,082.14 Clarke Co. Landfill Comm Supplies ............................................ $13.98 Web, Hosting.................180.00 Solvent Blakely Tree Service Equip...........693.32 Services ........................................ $1,252.56 Hydro-Klean Staples Advantage, Services ....................................... $1,050.00 Clarke Co. Reservoir Comm.

Supplies ........................................ $4,948.15 Star Equip, Equip.....................1,438.02 St HygienicLlc Lab, Testing..............27.00 Lost ......................................... $120,953.92 Blueglobes Ideal Ready Mix Co. Sup...............188.50 Storey SuppliesKenworthy, ........................................ $1,401.75 Clarke Electric Coop Supplies ............................................. $66.00 Torres, Maribel, Exp...................137.15 Bobs Auto Supply Utilities ..................................... $20,578.57 Iowa Central Community College U S Cellular, Util .......................948.78 Supplies .......................................... $848.95 Construction & Aggregate Products Training.......................................... $120.00 U S Postal Serv, Fees....................68.00 Brain Diercks Iowa One Call Unitypoint Clinic, Drug Screen....37.00 Services .......................................... $607.51 Side Walk Program ....................... $441.00 Creston Publishing Company Services ............................................. $36.90 Waste Mgmt, Garbage................557.62 West Payment Ctr, Updates ....1,314.08 Bud Jones Construction Publication ..................................... $830.84 J P Auto Wheeler Lumber, Supplies.......1,707.50 D & D Pest Control Supplies .............................................. $5.89 Services ....................................... $4,730.00 White, Janice M, Exp..................530.58 Services ............................................. $55.00 Bud Jones Trucking J P Auto - Street Wilders, Parts................................93.70 Services ............................................. $86.78 Diamond Oil Co Supplies ............................................ $57.66 Windstream, Util......................3,257.56 Card Service Center J P Auto - Waste Water Wood Machine, Serv..................950.00 Fuel ............................................... $1,220.58 ServicesServ ........................................... $240.99 Directv Supplies .......................................... $204.38 YESS, .............................1,295.80 Ziegler Inc, Sup........................7,941.79 Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Services ............................................. $93.86 Jetco Inc items and Dorsey & Whitney Having completed agenda $1,936.14 Fuel ..............................................

Supplies ....................................... $1,912.00 having no other business, Keller made a Chat Mobility Services ........................................ $1,440.00 Kd Tires, Llc motion to adjourn, seconded by Black.

Utilities ...........................................

Supplies .......................................... $280.00 Meeting adjourned $320.11 at 12:00 Dust Pros Janitorial All Ayes.

Chesnut Lawn & Landscape Services ........................................... $621.42 Keystone Laboratories, Inc noon.

Services ....................................... $3,380.00 Elliott Oil Co. Supplies ........................................ $1,092.40 Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Attest: Janice White, Auditor City Of Murray Fuel .................................................... $70.91 Law Enforcement Systems Contribution ............................... $2,794.59 Fareway Stores Services .......................................... $195.00 City Of Woodburn Supplies ............................................... $2.50 Linda Persels Contribution ................................... $931.53 Hach Company Services ....................................... $1,287.50

journ. Seconded by Joy Durham. All ber 25, 2015, and prays for foreclosure Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting was ad- of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in journed at 7:13 P.M. OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE this notice and judgment for the unpaid Randy Wright/Mayor principal amount of $80,697.46, with Jodi Carson/City Clerk 3.625% per annum interest thereon EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY from August 1, 2014, together with late COUNCIL NOVEMBER, 2015 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) ti**PARKS** costs and reasonable attorney s fees, Trace Carson Mowing...............225.00 tle well as a request that said sums be TOTAL (HD)..............................225.00 as declared a lien upon the following deCOMMUNITY PROTECTION scribed premises from June 8, 2005, lo**STREET LIGHTS** cated in Clarke county, Iowa: Alliant Utilities...........................495.96 Parcel "A" of Section 10-72-27 in **FIRE MoreDEPARTMENT** than 1,100 homes over the next several days the same time responding to the City of Murray and in Clarke Alliant Utilities.............................53.42 County, Iowa, except the South 577 have damaged by with flash flooding, heavy other emergencies, including JP Auto - been battery.........................221.78 Elliott Oil -fuel............................144.03 thereof, containing 10.0 acres OTHERWISE DESCRIBED AS: storms across the affectsnow, ice and freezing rain. helping people whose homes Feld Fire - E2 flip kit...................450.00 Parcel "A" - a parcel of land locatTOTAL (CP).............................1365.19 ed areas, and the number The Red Cross urges people are destroyed by fires. The ed in a portion of the South 1/2 of the POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Northeast 1/4 of said Section Ten (10) **CITY HALL** could increase. Hundreds in Red Cross responds to nearthe path of these storms to Alliant Utilities...........................124.65 a distance of 451.80 feet to a 1/2" iron pin, thence S 89 Information deg 48' 11" E a ly 70,000 disasters each year of trained- phone/fax................79.48 Red Cross disas- get ready now.

Windstream Creston Publishing Co..................77.79 distance of 524.51 feet to a 5/8" iron ter workers left their loved about what people do in the United States – the pin, thence S 01 deg 45' should 09" E a disSIRWA - Sewer/Water..................37.00 tance of 136.97 feet to a 1/2" iron pin, TOTAL.......................................318.92 ones and homes over the vast majority of which are to prepare their household thence N 84 deg 41' 47" E a distance **CLERK & FINANCIAL** of 282.25 feet to flooding, a 5/8" iron torpin, home fires.

IPERS............................................93.00 holiday and opened shel- for possible EFTPS- 941 Tax.........................135.62 thence S 00 deg 12' 37" E a distance of 1053.87 feet to a 5/8" iron pin on ters for those affected, pro- nadoes, winter storms and People can help by donatJodi Carson.................................480.00 the South line of the North Forty (40) CC ReservoirLocal Option other weather emergencies viding meals, distributing ing to Red Cross Disaster Tax............................................2559.39 Acres of that part of a parcel described in Book 97, Page 598 of a Relief to support disasters TOTAL (PA).............................3586.93 is available at www.redcross. comfort kits and clean up Warranty Deed in the Records of the HOME & COMMUNITY Clarke County Recorder, thence N 89 big and small by visiting supplies and meeting with org.

ENVIRONMENT deg 03' 20" W along said South line a **LANDFILL** The ofRed be www.redcross.org, those affected calling 812.75Cross feet to awill 1/2" iron COUNTY to help them distance CLARKE pin on the West line of the Northwest LANDFILL................................242.92 helping people affected by 1-800-RED CROSS or texplan their next steps.

Quarter of the Southeast Quarter **CEM** (NW 1/4 SE 1/4)for of said Sectionand Ten ting REDCROSS to 90999 Trace Carson - Mowing..............175.00 storm weeks The storm is expected to this NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING **ROADS, BRIDGES, SIDE- (10), thence N 00 deg 01' 19" E along the West line the Northwest toof come, whileQuarat toRELATED make a $10 donation. continue TO THE PENALTY WALKS** to affect people months TOTAL (HCE)............................417.92 ter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 FEE FOR UTILITY BILLS SE 1/4) of said Section Ten (10) a disYou are hereby notified that a public RECEIPTS GENERAL....................................63.37 tance of 701.29 feet to the point of be- hearing will be held on Tuesday, JanROAD USE TAX......................1741.88 ginning, containing 20.75 acres sub- uary 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the regularly FIRE DEPARTMENT............24763.65 ject to any easements of record, com- scheduled Osceola city council meeting monly known as 1744 140th Avenue, in the city hall council chambers, OsceLOCAL OPTION SALES TAX..........................................1567.80 Murray, IA 50174 (the Property ) ola, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting The petition further prays that the is to inform the public consider the PROPERTY TAX.....................3818.68 LAKESIDE CASINO.................999.66 mortgage on the above described real penalty fee increase from 5% to 10%.

TOTAL...................................32955.04 estate be foreclosed, that a special exe- All members of the public are invited to cution issue for the sale of as much of attend and may make statements conDISBURSEMENTS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.......225.00 the mortgaged premises as is necessary cerning the matter. In addition, comto satisfy the judgment and for other re- ments may be submitted in writing at COMMUNITY PROTECTION..........................1365.19 lief as the Court deems just and equi- the time, or before at city hall and said POLICY ADMINISTRATION.3586.93 table. For further details, please review comments shall be made a part of the the petition on file in the clerk's office. public record concerning the hearing.

HOME & COMMUNITY Osceola City Council ENVIRONMENT.......................417.92 The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily TOTAL.....................................5595.04 Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

OF CLARKE COUNTY Sealed proposals will be received by NOTICE U.S. Bank National Association, as the Auditor of Clarke County at her ofTHE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED Trustee for Residential Asset Securities fice in Osceola, IA until 9:00 a.m. on Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage FORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE- January 11, 2016 for motor fuel.

Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certifi- DEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT Sealed proposals will be opened JanTHE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED uary 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. A comcates, Series 2005-KS8 PROPERTY WILL OCCUR plete copy of the "Notice to Bidders" is Plaintiff, PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF available in the Clarke County Engivs.

JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE neer's office. All proposals must be Leo Kutcher; Rebecca J. Kutcher; Parties in Possession; LHR Inc.; Clarke WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN sealed and plainly marked. The County DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. County State Bank; LVNV Funding, Board of Supervisors reserves the right Assignee of Sears; IDT Carmel, Inc.; IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DE- to waive technicalities and to reject any Synchrony Bank, fka GE Money Bank; MAND, THE SALE WILL BE DE- or all proposals.

LAYED UNTIL TWELVE NU Island Partners, LLC, et al.

MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF Defendants.

COUNTY OF CLARKE, THE PETITION INCLUDES A EQUITY NO: EQCV012189 STATE OF IOWA WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGORIGINAL NOTICE FOR IN RE: LELAND HUNT AND MENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF PUBLICATION LOLA F. HUNT You are notified that a petition has JUDGMENT IF THE MORTREVOCABLE TRUST UNDER been filed in the office of this court GAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR AGREEMENT DATED naming you as a defendant in this ac- RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMOCTOBER 15, 1999 OR TWO-FAMILY tion. The petition was filed on Septem- ILY Notice of Assumption of Duties as ber 25, 2015, and prays for foreclosure DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO Trustee and Notice 1o Creditors of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF To All Persons regarding Leland Plaintiff on the property described in JUDGMENT IF THE MORTthis notice and judgment for the unpaid GAGED PROPERTY IS NOT Hunt, deceased, who died on or about principal amount of $80,697.46, with YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR December 5, 2015: You are hereby no3.625% per annum interest thereon RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE- tified that Connie Marie Saylor Johnson from August 1, 2014, together with late FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY and Rosemary Cooley are the Cocharges, advances and the costs of the DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE trustees of the Leland Hunt and Lola F. action including (but not limited to) ti- NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AF- Hunt Revocable Trust under Agreement currently is 5%; and, WHEREAS, the Osceola Utility Board of Trustees has scheduled a tle costs and reasonable attorney s fees, TERth THE SALE. THE PURCHAS- Dated October 15, 1999. At this time, hearing onbe January consider a penalty increase to 10%;administration and, is contemas well as a request public that said sums ER7ATtoTHE SALE WILLfeeBE ENTI-fromno5%probate plated the with regard declared a lien uponWHEREAS, the following thedeCity Council hold a public POSSEShearing to consider penalty feeto the above-referTLED must TO also IMMEDIATE enced decedent's estate in Clarke Counscribed premises from June 8,NOW, 2005, THEREFORE, lo- SION OF MORTGAGED increase, BE ITTHE RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held in ty, Iowa. cated in Clarke county, Iowa: PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURthe council chambers on January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at which time and place the Council Any action to contest the validity of Parcel "A" of Section 10-72-27 in CHASE AT THE SALE. willand consider arguments for or against the penalty fee increase, and; BETrust IT FURTHER must be brought in the Disthe City of Murray in Clarke You must serve a motion or answer the trict of Clarke County, Iowa, RESOLVED the clerk be authorized and directed to publish notice ofCourt such hearing County, Iowa, except the Souththat 577 on or before 21st day of January, 2016, within the later occur of four months thereof, containing 10.0 acres one time not less than four daysanor more thantime twenty (20) daysfrom prior the to the dateoftosecond and (4) within reasonable thereafter date publication of OTHERWISE DESCRIBED AS: for hearing file your motion by or law. answer the Fotiadis, herein established as provided Roll with call Vote: aye; Dorsey, Parcel "A" - a parcel of land locat- Clerk of Court for Clarke County, at the this Notice, or thirty days from the date nay; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. of mailing of this notice to all heirs of ed in a portion of the South 1/2 of the county courthouse in Osceola, Iowa. If Northeast 1/4 of said Section Ten (10) you do not, judgment by default may be the decedent settlor and the spouse of the time. decedent settlor whose identities are a distance of 451.80 feetwas tonoa action 1/2" regarding There North Main Sewer renderedtheagainst you for the Extension relief de- at this reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not iron pin, thence S 89 deg 48' 11" E a manded in the petition. filed within this period shall be forever distance of 524.51 feet to aby5/8" iron and second If youby require theapprove assistance of auxilResolution 2015-91 RESOLUTION Motion Fotiadis Page to pin, thence S 01 deg 45' 09" E a dis- iary aids or services to participate in a barred.

Notice ACCEPTING WORK COVERING THE 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS - is further given that any pertance of 136.97 feet to a 1/2" iron pin, court action because of a disability, im- son or entity possessing a claim against KOSSUTH, N. DEWEY, N. EAST WHEREAS, the project engineers have mediately callSTREETS your District ADA Coorthence N 84 deg 41'N.47" E a distance theIowa, trustshowing must mail proof of the claim to filed iron a certificate accordance with Section 384.58 the are Code of that at 515-286-3394.

If of you of 282.25 feet to duly a 5/8" pin, indinator the trustee at the address listed below hearingwork impaired, TTY via thence S 00 deg 12'they 37"have E ainspected distancecompleted for the call 2014Relay StreetIowa Improvements – N.certified Kossuth, N. mail, return receipt reat 1-800-735-2942. of 1053.87 feet to aDewey, 5/8" iron pinStreets on project N. East (the "Project") and that the same has been performed in later to occur of four quested, by the By: Linda Graves the South line of thecompliance North Forty months from the second publication of with(40) the termsCLERK of the contract and showing the total cost thereof; NOW, OF THE ABOVE COURT Acres of that part of a parcel dethisCITY notice THEREFORE, BE aIT RESOLVED

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OFor thirty days from the date Clarke County Courthouse scribed in Book 97, Page 598 of of mailing this notice if required, or the OSCEOLA, 1. S. It is hereby found and determined that the work constructing 100 Main Street, Warranty Deed in the RecordsIOWA: of the Section claim shall be forever barred, unless Osceola, IA 50213by the Contractor in accordance the Project has N been fully completed with the terms Clarke County Recorder, thence 89 duly and paid or otherwise satisfied.

IMPORTANT: deg 03' 20" W alongofsaid South line a same is hereby accepted the contract and the and approved. Section 2. Dated It is hereby this found 14th day of December, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LE- 2015. distance of 812.75 feet to a 1/2" iron and determined that the GAL total cost of said project is in the total amount of Five Hundred ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROpin on the West lineForty-Seven of the Northwest Leland Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($547,680.00). Section 3. Hunt and Lola Hunt Quarter of the Southeast Quarter TECT YOUR INTERESTS. Revocable Trust Except for the amount being retained by the City pursuant to Chapter 573 of the Code of (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of said Section Ten Dated October 15, 1999.

Iowa, be paid NOTICE to the Contractor not less than 30 days after the acceptance of the (10), thence N 00 deg 01' which 19" Eshall along OF PUBLIC HEARING Connie Marie Saylor Johnson, the amount due the Contractor is hereby ordered paid in accordance with the the West line of thework, Northwest QuarRELATED TO THE PENALTY Co-Trustee ter of the Southeastprovisions Quarter (NW of the 1/4 Code of Iowa.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; 215 Syron Road FEE FOR UTILITY BILLS SE 1/4) of said Section Ten aye; (10)Page, a dis-aye; motion Nezperce, ID 83543 You are hereby notified that a public Hooper, carried. tance of 701.29 feet to the point of be- hearing will be held on Tuesday, JanRosemary Cooley, Co-Trustee ginning, containing 20.75 acres sub- uary 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the regularly 1610 240th Avenue Ty of Wheeler updated councilmeeting on the status of ongoing projects Osceola, IA 50213 ject to any easements record,– City com-Administrator/Clerk scheduled Osceola city council and 140th activities. monly known as 1744 Avenue, in the city hall council chambers, Osce- Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Murray, IA 50174 (the Property ) ola, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting 200 W. Jefferson Osceola, IA 50213-0199 The petition further prayswanted that to theThank is Fred to inform the Chris public consider theyears Council Diehl and Dorsey for their of service on mortgage on the above described real penalty fee increase from 5% to 10%. Attorneys for Co- Trustees estate be foreclosed, Council. that a special exe- All members of the public are invited to Date of second publication: cution issue for the sale of as much of attend and may make statements con- December 31, 2015 the mortgaged premises is necessary cerning the In addition, comPageasexpress his calls regarding the matter.

Rental Code.

Hooper also had calls regarding the hassatisfy been duly and fully completed by the inhis accordance with for the terms of the same is hereby accepted and to the judgment and Code. for other re-Contractor ments may be submitted insitting writing at contract Rental Dorsey expressed appreciation onthe Boards andand Council. lief as the Court deems just and equithe time, or before at city hall and said approved. Section 2. It is hereby found and determined that the total cost of said project is in the total amount of Five Hundred ForWalkup had review express hiscomments gratitude with the outa topart Q-Pond.

Fotiadis also expressed table.

For further details, please shall beTrail made ty-Seven Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($547,680.00).

Sectionof 3. the Except for the amount being retained by the City work at Q-pond thetotrail. the petition on file 573 inhisthe clerk's office. public record concerning the hearing. pursuant to Chapter ofgratitude the Codeof ofthe Iowa, which shall be on paid the Contractor not less than 30 days after the acceptance of the work, The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Osceola City Council the amount due Contractor is hereby ordered paid in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Bartekoske, of the SouthLaw, P.C.; whose Fred wanted to thank themotion Council members he has had the pleasure of working with Dorsey, is aye; Walkup, aye;Creek Hooper, aye; Page,allaye; carried. address 1245 Jordan Parkway, his years of Mayor.

Ty120, Wheeler City over Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of ongoing projects and activities.

Moines, IA 50266.

Suite West– Des NOTICE Council wanted to Thank Fred Diehl and Chris Dorsey for their years of service on Council.

ELECTED THE HAS Motion

by Hooper andCode. second

by Dorsey tocalls approve the consent agenda include; Page PLAINTIFF express his calls regarding the Rental Hooper also had regarding the Rental Code.which Dorsey expressed his appreciation st FORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE-1had ; Pay Estimate #9 Depot parking Liquor also license: Minutes December for sitting on Boards and Council.

Walkup express his gratitude with the Trail lot out$13,754.38.; to Q-Pond. Fotiadis expressed his gratitude THAT DEMPTION. THIS MEANS of the work at Q-pondThe on the Irontrail.

Horse Grill and Kelly’s Pour House.

THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED Fred wanted to thank all the Council members he has had the pleasure of working with over his years of Mayor.

PROPERTY WILL OCCUR Motion by Hooper and ENTRY second 2015

by Dorsey to approve the consent agendaFEES whichTHE include; Minutes December Resolution – 92 RESOLUTION ASSESSING CITY COUNCIL OF 1st; Pay Estimate #9 AFTER OF PROMPTLY Depot parking lot $13,754.38.; Liquor license: The Iron Horse RESOLVES Grill and Kelly’s House.fees be assessed and be JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE THE CITY OF OSCEOLA HEREBY the Pour following WITH THE 2015 COURT A WRITTEN Resolution – collected 92 RESOLUTION ASSESSING FEES THE CITYtaxes: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA HEREBY REin the same manner as general property DEMAND DELAY SALE. SOLVES theTO following fees THE be assessed and be collected in the same manner as general property taxes: IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEProperty Date(s) Ordinance Total MAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL314 E Ayers TWELVE July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF W Mclane A July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 217.50 THE PETITION 306 INCLUDES WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY 215 S Lake JUDG- July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 217.50 MENT) FROM THE OF July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass 227 NENTRY Vale $ 198.75 JUDGMENT IF THE MORT402 E CIS lay YOUR July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 GAGED PROPERTY RESIDENCE AND IS 603 AE CONE-FAMlay July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 480.00 ILY OR TWO-FAMILY S Temple TWO July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 DWELLING OR 121 UNTIL N Vale $ 198.75 MONTHS FROM 227 ENTRY OF July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass JUDGMENT IF 118 THE S Vale MORT- July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 GAGED PROPERTY IS NOT 331 W CIS lay YOUR July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 667.50 YOUR RESIDENCE OR RESIDENCE BUT 121 NOT A ONE- July Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass S Adams $ 292.50 FAMILY OR 316 TWO-FAMILY Chapter 51 Junk and Junk Vehicles $ 98.75 S Court July Junk DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE Chapter 51 Junk and Junk Vehicles $ 192.50 331 S Fillmore AF- July Junk NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION TER THE SALE. THE 227 N PURCHASVale Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 ER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTI121 S Temple $ 198.75 TLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSES- Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass Chapter 51 Junk and Junk Vehicles $ 305.00 N Fillmore Aug Junk SION OF THE 600 MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU 402 MAY E Clay PUR- Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 CHASE AT THE SALE. 217 W Wor ashington $ 198.75 You must serve a motion answer Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass on or before 21st day 314 of January, E Ayers 2016, Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 and within a reasonable thereafter Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass 215 time S Lake $ 198.75 file your motion or answer with the 227 N Vale at the Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 198.75 Clerk of Court for Clarke County, county courthouse in 121 Osceola, Iowa. If Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass S Temple $ 198.75 you do not, judgment by default may be Washington $ 198.75 rendered against you 217 for Wthe relief de- Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass manded in the petition.

1909 Truman Rd Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass $ 292.50 If you require the assistance of auxil- Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass 108 S Adams $ 198.75 iary aids or services to participate in a 603 Clay $ 292.50 court action because of a Edisability, im- Aug Mowing Chapter 52 Weeds and Grass mediately call your District Chapter 51 Junk and Junk Vehicles $ 1,400.00 117 S AADA dams Coor- Clean Up dinator at 515-286-3394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY and the following claims: at 1-800-735-2942. and the following claims: By:Elcock Linda Graves Marc Services ........................................... $675.31 110 Road Use Tax ................... $18,657.68 CLERK OF THE ABOVE Claims: COURT Services ....................................... $3,016.00 Solutions 114 LOST LEC ........................ $17,143.64 Clarke County Courthouse Mc2 INC Supplies .......................................... $541.43 115 LOST ............................... $120,953.92 100 S. Main Street, Supplies ....................................... $5,177.00 Swcc 125 CCLC $Post Closure ............ $1,440.00 Utilities 8,082.14 Osceola, IA 50213 Alliant Energy Midwest Office Tech. Co. Services ............................................. $98.00 315 Streetscape .............................. $632.00 IMPORTANT: Blakely Tree Service Services $ 1,050.00

Services ............................................

Tom & John’sSupplies Auto - John 317 Sewer $Plant .......................... $5,063.50 YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK Blueglobes L$72.00 lc LE 1,401.75

GAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PRONbs Calibrations Supplies ............................................. $65.10 326 Depot Restoration ................. $675.31 Bobs Auto Supply Supplies $ 848.95 TECT YOUR INTERESTS. Supplies .......................................... $126.00 Unified Contracting Services 335 Old Plant Force Main ............ $434.14 Brain D iercks Side W alk P rogram

$ CIP Prof 441.00

Newton Overhead Doors Services .......................................... $550.00 336 2014-19 Services $12,124.56 Bud J ones C onstruction Services

$

4,730.00 Services ....................................... $3,506.11 United States Postal 600 Water........................................ $520.74 Osceola Farm & HomeBud Jones Trucking Supplies ........................................... $114.00 610 Waste $Water $20,418.35 Services ......................

86.78 Supplies ........................................... $627.89 Usa BluebookServices Grand Total $222,895.19 Card Service Center $ ...........................

240.99 Osceola Water Works Casey's General Stores, Inc. Supplies ............................................ $96.19 Chapter 7 $ACH Claims: Fuel 1,936.14 Special Assessments .................... $520.74 Veenstra & Kimm Inc. ImageTek Chat Mobility Utilities $ 320.11 Petty Cash Library Services ...................................... $19,402.20 Storage - General .......................... $245.50 Chesnut Lawn & Landscape Services $ 3,380.00 Petty Cash ..................................... $147.72 Wash & Weigh State of Iowa City Of Murray Contribution $ 2,794.59 Robinsons Co. Services ............................................ $47.50 Taxes - General / Sewer ............ $4,284.00 City Of Woodburn Contribution $ ...............................

931.53 Supplies ............................................ $14.99 Wilder’s Truck Service Grantd Total $4,529.50 Rotary Club Of Osceola Services ........................................... $110.91 There being further business, moClarke Co Recorder Services $ no 12.00

Services ............................................ $65.00Comm Windstream Services tion by Hooper and second

by Page to Clarke Co. Landfill $ 1,252.56

Rusty’s Auto Sales & Ser Utilities .......................................... $900.32 adjourn the meeting at 7:52 PM. All voting Clarke Co. Reservoir Comm.

Lost $ 120,953.92 Services .......................................... $136.77 Ziegler Inc aye, motion carried.

Utilities $ 20,578.57 Schildberg Const. Co. Clarke Electric Coop Supplies .......................................... $553.70 Fred Diehl, Mayor Construction &

A ggregate P roducts Services 607.51

Services ....................................... $1,747.13 Grand Total ........................... $222,895.19 Attest: $ Britanee Ward, Accounting Creston P ublishing C ompany Publication

$

830.84 Shane Taylor Check Number: 284779-284843 Manager/Assistant City Clerk Reimb ............................................. $171.15 Fund Recap: D & D Pest Control Services $ 55.00 Short Construction, IncDiamond Oil Co 1 General ................................. $24,831.35 Fuel $ 1,220.58

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