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Continuing the Robinson’s tradition By HILARY FERRAND

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In April 2017, ownership of Robinson’s True Value will change hands, as Steve Gilbert of Leon takes over operations of Osceola’s landmark general store. “We’re extremely honored to be continuing the True Value tradition in Osceola,” said Gilbert. “I really respect what Mickey and Dennis have done over the years for the community. I think everyone in town has a Robinson’s story.” It’s not hard to see why. The store has been an Osceola institution since 1933, founded by southern Iowa merchant Rich Robinson at the height of the Great Depression. The business began as a simple shop on the square and grew to include hardware supplies, clothing and other essentials. Current co-owners, Dennis Foote, general manager, and Mickey Thomas, president, have put decades into maintaining the level of customer service Robinson used to make his businesses

a success. “I was thrilled when my wife’s uncle called me in Iowa City and offered me a job as assistant manager,” said Thomas. He joined the store in 1956, working alongside manager Bernard Linder. At 88, Thomas is the oldest merchant in Osceola — and possibly, in the state. Foote and Thomas first bought into the company in 1963, purchasing more shares to become co-owners with Linder 20 years later. “I saw big growth in Robinson’s through six or seven decades,” said Thomas. “I’m especially grateful that Dennis and I are able to sell the store to such a successful entrepreneur.” Steve Gilbert, owner of Gilbert True Value in Leon, as well as Gilbert Home Comfort, has long-standing ties to Osceola. “When my parents first moved here, we lived in a house Mickey rented,” said Gilbert. “I graduated from Clarke in 1989. Osceola has been my second hometown.” The decision to take over

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Pictured is Robinson’s True Value in downtown Osceola, Iowa.

the store back to its roots. Where Rich Robinson combined appliances and hardware store merchandise in the same shop as shoes and pharmaceuticals, Gilbert intends to merge the commercial home services offered by Gilbert Home Comfort with traditional retail selections.

Robinson’s didn’t come lightly. “It’s been a fixture in the community for a long, long time,” said Gilbert. “It’s kind of an emotional thing. We’re excited. We’re excited about growing it and bringing in a lot of new things.” In a way, Gilbert is taking

“We’ve kind of become an energy company,” Gilbert said, with a focus on services such as heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, appliances and spray home insulation. “We’re going to have everything we do next to the retail. It’s kind of unique, we’re blending service and retail together. No one else

is really doing that, which is why we’re so excited.” While Robinson’s has been trimming down its department selection as of late, one of the most important services the store will continue to provide is help with sourcing what isn’t on site. “We do pride ourselves on the customer service side,” said Gilbert. “We try to help you make the best decision for the price.” To help with that, True Value offers an online-tostore free shipping service, so anything purchased online will be available for pick-up locally, Gilbert said, usually within the week. Store selection has the ability to change to meet local demand as well. “We can put anything in the store we want,” said Gilbert. “Every True Value is a small, family-owned company with the backing of a national brand. It’s not corporate owned. It’s not a franchise.” The arrangement supports Mom and Pop stores, which in turn support their STORE | 10

Student charged with terrorism By HILARY FERRAND

made aware of graffiti within the middle school referencing an incident to occur on March 17, 2017, which falls during spring break. The police were alerted to the threat and a joint investigation was started. The school removed the graffiti, only to have the threat reappear later the same day. On Monday, Feb. 13, district officials alerted the police department of more graffiti in the same area. The message was the same, but the date had changed to March 7, which is a normally scheduled school day. “It was a holiday, so there was no one that was going to be here,” said Clarke Superintendent Steve Seid. “When the date changed,

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A 13-year-old girl has been charged with one count of threat of terrorism, a class-D felony, after repeated acts of vandalism at Clarke Community Middle School. “This is a really easy way for a minor to make a huge impact on their adult life,” said Osceola Police Chief Marty Duffus. “It might be dumb, and it might be dangerous, but it’s something we’re going to take seriously.” According to the Osceola Police Department, on Thursday, Jan. 26, school district employees were

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From trash to ash: An estimated 75 to 100 hay bales caught on fire 2:30 p.m. Monday,

Feb. 27, on Norman Street. According to Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Colter Wright, the fire started while the homeowner was burning garbage. No injuries and no other damages ocurred.

it kind of changed the complexion of it.” Duffus and Seid commented on the diligence and time spent by school and law enforcement personnel in identifying the student, who has been changed in Clarke County Juvenile Court. As to whether the student has been expelled or suspended, Seid said the district’s discipline policy is being enforced. “Now, you have to take everything serious,” said Seid. “That’s just the reality of it.” The police released a statement saying they believe this person acted on her own and that the school is — and will be —safe.

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Carrie Annette Jass, 43, of Van Wert was charged with driving under suspension 7:38 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Highway 34 and Furnas Drive. — — — — — — Elizabeth Ann Hanscom, 30, of Grand Rvier was charged with OWI 2:51 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, on the 2000 block of West Clay Street. — — — — — — Ronnie Dean Rogers, 43, 116 W. Logan St., was charged with OWI 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Lakeside Hotel and Casino. — — — — — — Richard Lynndon Ford Abalos, 21, 515 N. Main St., was charged with possessing contraband, possession of drug paraphernalia and drug possession with intent to deliver marijuana 2:32 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, on the 500 block of West Highway 34. — — — — — — Stephanie Rosemary Helmes, 24, 1825 Daisy Lane was charged with unlawful use of credit card 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at her residence. — — — — — — Sully Guage Cobb, 21, 320 S. Court St. was charged with driving while license revoked 9:04 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 105 Ariel Circle. — — — — — — John Matthew Johnson, 25, of Woodburn was charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia 12:52 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the intersection of South Dear-

born Street and West McLane Street. — — — — — — Rennie Donnel Branch, 29, 1825 Daisy Lane was charged with fifth-degree theft 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Wal-Mart. — — — — — — Cory Brandy Thompson, 49, of Leon was charged with OWI second offense 10:48 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Law Enforcement Center. — — — — — — Jennifer Ann Nolan, 32, of Runnels was charged with a probation violation 5:27 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Law Enforcement Center. — — — — — — Garrett Jeffrey Bazzell, 21, 318 S. Lincoln St. was taken into custody on a Story County warrant 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at West Side Tavern. — — — — — — Dakota James Dyer, 19, 200 S. Ridge Road was taken into custody on a Clarke County warrant 1:23 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the 100 block of East McLane Street. — — — — — — Sean Anthony Cook, 49, 217 N. Lincoln St. was charged with driving while barred 4:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the 37 mile marker on Interstate 35 North. — — — — — — Jaime Javier Montalvo, 37, 314 S. Main St., was taken into custody on a child support warrant out of Marion County 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the 400 block of

East Jefferson Street. — — — — — — Jess E. Stephenson, 34, 130 W. McLane St. Apt. 2E was charged with a probation violation 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at his residence. — — — — — — Charles Edward Keeton, 34, of Des Moines was charged with a parole violation 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Pilot Travel Center. — — — — — — Timothy Romel Foster, 38, of Ottumwa was charged with driving while suspended 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the 2000 block of West Clay Street. — — — — — — Michele Lynn Billington, 301 E. Washington St., reported the theft of a Chrome book and text books between 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, and 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, from her residence. — — — — — — Donny Jo Ricky Cameron, 34, of Murray was charged with driving while barred 5:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Osceola Farm and Home. — — — — — — An employee of American State Bank, 1000 Jeffreys Drive, reported the deposit of $4,000 worth of blank slips into their ATM machine 4:14 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at their main branch. — — — — — — Alex Richard Courtney, 30, 710 Warren Ave. Apt. 115, was charged with driving

while barred 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the 100 block of North Park Street. — — — — — — Lois Ray Buchanan, 42, 530 S. Kossuth St. was charged with second-degree theft and third-degree fraudulent practice 4:36 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at her residence. — — — — — — Amy Sue Rotmeyer, 44, of Des Moines was charged with driving while suspended 4:48 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Lakeside Hotel and Casino. — — — — — — Samantha Arlene Ashley, 28, 1701 Garden St., was charged with public intoxication 3:18 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in the 100 block of East Washington Street. — — — — — — Sean Anthony Cook, 49, 217 N. Lincoln St., was taken into custody on a Decatur County warrent 4:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at his residence. — — — — — — Marco Antonio Negrete, 24, 1729 Truman Road, was charged with probation violations 2:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the Law Enforcement Center. — — — — — — Patrick Eugene Means, 52, 119 E. Garfield St. was charged with third-degree harassment 9:32 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at his residence.

Police report, Jeffery Leon Bower, 48, of Grand River, driving a 2005 Ford north on Highway 69 suffered a mechanical problem that caused the car to leave the road and strike a utility pole. Damage estimate is $2,500 to Bower’s vehicle and $0 to the pole. — — — — — — Yesenia Nelson, 28, of Leon was charged with failure to reduce speed at a proper rate after an accident 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, on South Main Street/Highway 69. According to an Osceola

Police report, Felicia Duenas, 30, of Indianola was driving a 2002 Ford south on Highway 69 and attempted to stop to turn into a driveway when Nelson, driving a 2016 Ford struck her vehicle from behind. It was snowing at the time of the accident, and the roads were 100 percent covered with fresh snow. Damages are $5,000 to Nelson’s vehicle and $1,500 to Duenas’ vehicle. — — — — — — No charges were filed after an accident 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Walmart parking lot.

According to an Osceola No citations were issued Police report, Ronald Gene after an accident 10:45 Watson, 76, of Osceola, driv- p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, ing a 1997 Ford, was backing at Pilot Travel Center. out of a parking space and According to an Osceola struck a 2004 Jeep driven Police report, Charles Alvin by Cassandra Carter, 19, of Benford, 35, of Vicksburg, Murray. Both parties looked Mississippi, driving a 2017 over their vehicles and agreed Freightliner tractor and no damage had occurred. trailer, backed into a legally Watson continued north parked vehicle. Damage estimates are $50 through the parking lot, and while Carter was backing to Benford’s vehicle and out, she struck his vehicle. $1,000 to the parked vehicle. Damage estimates are — — — — — — $2,000 to Watson’s vehicle No citations were issued and $1,000 to Carter’s vehi- after an accident 5:53 p.m. cle. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the in— — — — — — tersection of US Highway 34

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MEAL SITE Monday, March 6: Creamy garlic chicken, cheesy parslied potatoes, Harvard beets, multi-grain bread, apricots Tuesday, March 7: Salisbury beef, baked sweet potato, broccoli, wheat roll, applesauce Wednesday, March 8: Roast beef with gravy, mashed red potatoes, California vegetable blend, dinner roll, birthday cake Thursday, March 9: Sweet

and sour chicken, rice, baby carrots, multi-grain bread, chocolate chip cookie Friday, March 10: Vegetable bean stew, baked potato, green beans, cinnamon roll Reservations must be made one day in advance. Please call by Friday to save a spot for Monday’s meal. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6.50 general public. Contact the Osceola Senior Center at 641-342-6221.

ACCIDENTS No citations were filed after an accident 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at 601 E. Washington St. According to an Osceola Police report, a 2012 Chevrolet was legally parked on the 600 block of East Washington Street when it was sideswiped by an unidentified vehicle. Damage estimate is $1,500. — — — — — — No citations were issued after an accident 10:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the intersection of North Main Street and East McKinley Street. According to an Osceola

New Tech Advisory Board helps launch Career Academy program 2017 marks the inaugural year for the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy tracks. School administration, instructors, and local businesses have set forth a program focused on helping local students build a deeper understanding of how their education is integrated into future career options, as well as learn the skills needed for trades available outside traditional secondary education tracks. Education trends and academic planning have evolved a great deal over the past decade. With funding for public schools becoming more limited and costs for student administration continual-

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and Interstate 35, exit 33. According to an Osceola Police report, Leila Elizabeth Bonnett, 85, of Osceola, driving a 2000 Mercury, stopped at the stop sign for traffic to pass and then entered the intersection attempting to make a left turn onto West Highway 34, colliding with a 2016 Kia, driven by Brandy Lynn Darr, 36, of Osceola, who was headed east in the Highway 34 passing lane. Damages estimates are $3,000 to Bennett’s vehicle and $6,000 to Darr’s vehicle.

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Twyla Askern Osceola

Twyla May Askern, 72, of Osceola died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola. Services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Marty Burgus officiating. Visitation with family present was one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment of her cremains will be at a later date in Liberty

Darleen Brooks Osceola

Anna Darleen Brooks, 95, of Osceola died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Brian McCracken officiating. Visitation with family present will be one hour prior to the services on Monday. Interment will be in Murray Cemetery in Murray. Memorial contributions may be directed to Murray

Lois Paxton Creston

Lois Paxton, 91, of Creston died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Creston Specialty Care in Creston. Memorial services were 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston with the Rev. Brian Jack officiating. Inurnment was 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter. Visitation with family present was from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery, in Creston. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice, Juvenile Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Christian Opportunity Center in Indianola. Online condolences may be Askern left at www.kalefuneralhome.com. Twyla May Askern, daughter of William and Eva Askern, was born July 21, 1944. She was born and

lived in and around the New Virginia area close to Medora. She has most recently lived at Southern Hill Specialty Care Center for the past 3 1/2 years. Twyla is survived by her sister Shirley of Des Moines; special friends, Bonnie (Craig) Stephenson of Osceola and Russell Woods of Osceola; as well as other relatives and many friends. Twyla was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bill Askern.

Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome. com. Anna Darleen Brooks, daughter of Amos Brooks Lloyd Adams and Iva Delilah (Bagley) Adams, was born May 18, 1921, in Des Moines. Darleen received her education at Murray High School. On Aug. 14, 1941, she married Evart George Brooks, and was a farmwife. Darleen was a member of Murray Church of Christ.

Darleen is survived by her son Roger (Mary) Brooks of Earlham; daughters, Connie (John) Clark of Greenfield, Kathie (Dave) Hekter of Dallas Center and Debbie (Dave) Hauge of Osceola; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sister Evelyn Booth of Murray; many nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends. Darleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Evart in 1999; daughter Barbara Ann BrooksGray; sister Carolyn Shields and great-great-granddaughter Madison Ann Kudla.

L o i s J a n e Paxton, daughter of Lester Hunter and Effie Louise Paxton (Wilson) Steen, was born June 7, 1925, in Union County. Lois graduated from Lorimor High School with the class of 1944. On Sept. 5, 1945, she married Dillard Ivan Paxton in Missouri. Lois worked for the Lorimor newspaper as a stenographer. She worked alongside her father, who owned “The Lorimorian.” Lois was member of American Legion Auxiliary, Fred N. Davis Lorimor Post No. 96 in Lorimor and Salem Lutheran Church the last 10 years. Previously, Lois

was a member of Lutheran churches in College Station, Texas, and Winterset. Lois is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Lane) Siefkas of Peru and Marchelle (Jim) Camp of Peru; son Tony Chinnah of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Ben (Carri) Camp, Dan (Katia) Burdick, Rachelle (Vern) Cashman, Tony Siefkas, Chris (Sheila) Cox and Alice Paxton; 12 great-grandchildren and sons-in-law, Ron Cox of Des Moines and Paul Burdick of Cedar Rapids. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dillard Paxton in November 2009; brothers, Marion Steen and Gayle Steen, as an infant; great-grandson Tyler Cashman and daughters, Marcha Cox and Marlene Burdick.

Joseph Saddoris Jr. West Des Moines

Joseph Harrison Saddoris Jr., 84, left this world Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, to be with his soulmate Ruth, who passed away in 2014. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Stevens Memorial Chapel, 607 28th St., in Ames. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Stevens Memorial Chapel. Burial followed the services in Ames Municipal Cemetery. Joe was born May 29, 1932, in Osceola to Joseph and Evelyn (Moran) Saddoris. Joe grew up in Osceola, graduating from Osceola High School in

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1950. He was drafted into the Army and served his country during the Kor e a n W a r . Upon his return home, he met Saddoris and then married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Cook in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on March 4, 1961. The couple made their home in Ames while Joe was employed as a geological surveyor for the DOT, which led to his position in the Right Of Way design department for 41 years. Joe was a Hawkeye fan first, and a Cyclones fan by default, as they were

Ruth’s team. He enjoyed attending football and basketball games. He enjoyed golfing and bowling as a younger man, and enjoyed his coffee on Tuesdays and monthly lunches with his DOT retirees later in life. Joe and Ruth loved to spend time together on long walks. He was proud of his Irish heritage, and shared the history of his grandparents’ immigration to the United States with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice – Johnston, 5820 Winwood Dr., Johnston, IA 50131 or the Iowa Heart Foundation, 5880 University Ave., Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY • MARCH 2, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kim Scorza, MSW, LMSW

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health, President/CEO

The Affordable Care Act has made good-quality health insurance available to thousands of Iowans who could not otherwise afford coverage. The benefits have been felt statewide, including in rural communities. In fact, according to a recent report for the Iowa Fiscal Partnership, Iowa’s rural counties saw an even greater decline in the share of uninsured residents – falling from 9 percent to 5 percent – than metropolitan counties did from 2013 to 2015. Last week, House Republican leaders presented an outline of their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. If the ACA is repealed without an adequate replacement Iowa stands to end up even worse than before the law went into effect,

with about 230,000 Iowans, including 25,000 children, losing health coverage in 2019. The proposed plan also called for a radical reconstruction of the way the Medicaid program is structured and financed. These changes would place severe fiscal pressures on Iowa and threaten patient access to care, jeopardizing the coverage of nearly 1 out of every 3 children in O’Brien County who receive coverage through Medicaid. Repeal of the ACA could also create chaos in Iowa’s health care system and the state budget. Over a 10-year period, Iowa would lose $7.4 billion in federal funding to meet the health needs of its residents. In addition, growth in the number of uninsured residents would triple the costs of uncompensated care to $1.2 billion annually. Keeping our children and families healthy is

key to many of the Iowa’s educational and economic goals. Asthma, diabetes, even tooth decay can keep children home from school. Sick children can keep parents home from work. Healthy communities are prosperous communities, vital to Iowa’s economic success. The stakes are too high for us to hope this time will be different. Voting to repeal the ACA without a replacement plan attached is not responsible governing; it’s a risky step that threatens the health of children and families. Our elected leaders in Washington, D.C. should show responsibility and forethought by not rushing forward to repeal the Affordable Care Act before they have done the hard work to negotiate and approve a replacement plan that provides equal or better coverage for Iowans. They owe us that much.

The Fry Times By Joel Fry,

House District 27 Representative

HSB 19/ HF 232 Department of Corrections Currently, the Department of Corrections nurses must contact a doctor to declare deaths that occur in prisons. The bill would allow the Department of Corrections’ nurses and physician assistants to declare the death of an offender, if the death was anticipated in a prison hospice program. HF 50 / HF 234 – Mental Health Advocate Reports Current law requires mental health advocates to file quarterly reports with the court. The bill amends the current law to require a mental health advocate to file reports only when the advocate feels a report is necessary. The Court can request a report to be filed by the advocate at any time. HF 143 – Prohibition of Indoor Tanning Under Age 17 The bill prohibits indoor tanning for people under the age of 17. A person who violates the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 and an injunction restraining any violation. HSB 38 / HF 305 – Dispensing of Biological Products This bill relates to drug product selection. This bill allows pharmacists to use their professional judgment to distribute an interchangeable biological product when a doctor prescribes a biological product. The purpose of this would be to save on drug costs. The pharmacist can’t dispense an

interchangeable biologic if the doctor indicates that they need to dispense as written. If the pharmacist does prescribe an interchangeable, within five days they have to make an entry into the patient’s electronic health record and the doctor must be notified. HSB 26 /HF 233 – Step Therapy This bill relates to step therapy insurance protocols. The bill allows a doctor to bypass the step therapy protocols in certain situations. A request of an override exception will be approved by the insurance company if any of the circumstances apply: The drug required under step therapy is contraindicated or is likely to cause an adverse reaction The drug required under step therapy is expected to be ineffective based on known clinical characteristics. The patient has tried the drug required under step therapy while under a previous insurance plan or another drug of the same pharmacologic class, or same mechanism of action. The drug required under step therapy is not in the best interest of the patient based on medical necessity. The patient is currently stable on a prescription drug selected by the doctor while on current or previous insurance plan. The insurer upon making a determination to approve an override shall expeditiously authorize coverage. HSB 72 /HF 306 – Nurse Aide Training This bill requires DHS to adopt rules to provide policies and

procedures governing the Department of Inspections and Appeals as the designated department to approve nurse aide training and testing programs. The programs must allow utilization of online courses to meet the minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction. HSB 81 /HF 396 – Child Foster Care Current law excludes a relative from providing child foster care. When a child is placed with a relative who is a licensed foster parent their stay is not recognized as foster care. The bill would allow this to be considered foster care.The bill also clarifies that care provided by a relative for more than 20 days when DHS doesn’t have supervision of the child is not foster care. HSB 98 /HF 394 – Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact In 2000, Iowa adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The Nurse Licensure Compact is an agreement that allows mutual recognition of a nursing license between member states. The NLC allows member states to allow a nurse that resides in and possesses a current nursing license in a member state to practice in any of the other member states without obtaining additional licensure. This bill is an updated (enhanced) version of the NLC. It is similar to the first compact but with a few changes. 10 states have adopted the enhanced NLC with another 20 states moving towards adoption. 25 states must adopt the NLC before it is enacted.

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The sound of music Minnie Reeves’ European tour

By Lynnette Davis, contributor

A dream of this Osceola native had been realized. Here she was at age 35, studying music in Leipzig, Germany! This city was the home of that country’s first music conservatory founded in 1843 by Mendelssohn and Wagner. She also was taking in operas such as Hansel and Gretel, and traveled to Italy to revel in their music history. Her European tour lasted from September, 1906, until her return in June, 1907. The initial part of her tour was a party of 10 accompanying a Des Moines music professor for four months. Minnie was the only one of the party to enjoy the ocean voyage, as she never became seasick. Minnie Reeves, daughter of James and Amy (Chick) Reeves, was born July 28, 1871, in Osceola. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1889, performing piano duets and solos and also singing. She took a course of instruction at the Des Moines School of Music. Minnie played piano and organ for various community programs and weddings, and at the Touet Opera House. Her piano so-

Across 1. Blue 4. Change states, in a way 8. Camping gear 12. “Buona ___” (Italian greeting) 13. Assortment 14. Met expectations? 16. Not straight 17. Beach shades 18. Romance, e.g. 19. Car dealer’s offering 21. Makeup, e.g. 23. Copper 24. “Don’t give up!” 25. Lying, maybe 27. “Dig in!” 29. Born’s partner 30. Carry on 31. “Chicago” lyricist 34. Structure devoted to something holy 37. Exclusive 38. Compete 39. Booty 40. A.I. 41. Bundle 42. Matterhorn, e.g. 43. Bed board 45. Wastes times 47. ___ Dee River 48. Best seller 49. Actor’s goal 50. Come together 51. Cracker spread 52. Not just “a” 55. “Unimaginable as ___ in Heav’n”: Milton 58. Boris Godunov, for one 60. In-box contents 62. Roswell crash victim, supposedly 64. Above 66. Misfortunes 67. Beat

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth (Davenport) Garrels

Pictured is Minnie Reeves, 1898, at the state P.E.O. convention held at the Osceola courthouse.

los were noted to be played “in her usual brilliant style”. In November, 1897, she started her long piano teaching career. In 1901 she also taught music at the Osceola normal teaching school and worked for a short time in 1914 with the Travers-Wick Symphonic Orchestra in Creston. A break in her music career came when homesteading in the West caught Minnie’s interest. Her friend, Margaret Childers, had moved to an 80 acre homestead near Polson, Montana, in 1910. During a visit, Minnie located a site 68. 69. 70. 71. 72.

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1. Ratty place 2. Deck out 3. Quite a while 4. Bon ___ (witticism) 5. Flying high 6. Like composition paper 7. Chuck 8. What “it” plays 9. At attention 10. Opening time, maybe 11. Mountain pool 12. Preserve, in a way

close by for her own claim. She returned to Osceola and made preparations. She left again in February, 1911, for the requisite 14 months to prove up on her claim, making periodic visits back home. Minnie and Margaret returned for good in September, 1912. This and her European tour were the only times she did not live in the Osceola area. Minnie lived in Woodburn for several years in the 1910’s until 1932 when she moved to Osceola. She conducted music classes in Osceola, Murray, New Virginia, Lucas 15. Undertake, with “out” 20. Make, as money 22. Be a snitch 26. Drone, e.g. 28. Affirmative vote 29. It’s boring 30. Ale holder 31. Axis of ___ 32. Tab 33. Flower fanciers 34. High-five, e.g. 35. Burrow 36. Catch, in a way 37. Boozehound 40. Dracula, at times 41. Congratulations, of a sort 43. “Ain’t ___ Sweet” 44. Bounce

and Chariton. In early years she traveled by train. She taught all levels of music and her students gave many recitals in their hometowns. Minnie fell down a flight of stairs in her home in January, 1938, breaking both wrists, but this did not keep the stalwart piano teacher from conducting her music classes faithfully on schedule. In 1948, she announced she would discontinue her lessons in Chariton after 18 years. She estimated she had an average of 40 students a week for those years, amounting to 37,440 music lessons taught. Minnie was also very active in P.E.O. In later years, Grace (Oneall) Marquis took care of Minnie in her home on East Pearl Street, across from St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Grace’s niece, Elizabeth Davenport, was one of Minnie’s last piano students. (Minnie’s home was destroyed by fire many years after Minnie’s death). Minnie moved to a nursing home in Bloomfield in 1961, and two months later had an accidental fall. Complications from this fall led to her death on April 13, 1961, in the Davis County Hospital. She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery. 45. Convened 46.

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“patient” 49. Make fun of 50. “Silly” birds 51. Place for a barbecue 52. Claw 53. Ravines, etc. 54. “... or ___!” 55. Accident 56. Astringent 57. Game piece 59. Back talk 61. Actress Sorvino 63. After expenses 65. ___ green

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NEIGHBORS

Osceola Iowa Food Co-op Did you know there was a food co-op in Osceola? It’s part of the Iowa Food Co-op and you’ll find it every other Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Timber Ridge Country Market on the north side of the square. Kim Jackson of Osceola has been volunteering for Iowa Food Co-op for about three years, helping distribute the orders to coop customers. “I love the co-op,” she says. “I love being able to know where the food comes from, how it’s treated and grown. I know the people who are producing it have the same beliefs and feelings about their food as I do.” Her favorite co-op product is the fresh mozzarella cheese and she also likes having fresh greens in the winter. Pete Woltz, who owns Timber Ridge, is one of the co-op’s producers, providing flax-fed beef products to the organization. He also sells his goods at the store, along with some of the other co-op producers’ products. Stacy Feehan has been an

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Kaitlin Schott, who has lived in Osceola for about a year, picks up her coop order from volunteer Kim Jackson. Schott’s favorite product is the blackberry yogurt.

Osceola co-op customer for about two years. “I like to buy local,” she says. Feehan works with the local farmers market during summer months, and she likes being able to get co-op products year round. The Iowa Food Co-op provides convenient, yearround access to hundreds of food and non-food products directly from Iowa farmers and artisans. This program allows for you to know where your food comes from and the people that produce it. All of our products are sold by producers who have grown, made, or

raised each item. 85% of the product price goes straight to the farmer farmer-owner. How it Works Log on to the Iowa Food Co-op website: http://iowafood.coop/member-information-statement • Create an account‘Join Now’ - Choose trial membership Open a Shopping Basket • Select Pick-Up Location: Osceola • Start shopping • Choose method of payment: -On-site (check/ cash) or online (Paypal) • Pick up on the specified date

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On their honor: The South Central District of the Iowa Choral Directors Association held an

honor choir festival for 7-8 students on February 27 at Dallas Center-Grimes High School. Twentyone members participated in the event with their director, Ms. Ann March. The Treble Choir was directed by Mrs. Beth Wilkins, the former 6-7 Vocal Music Director at Dallas Center-Grimes Schools. The Mixed Choir was directed by Mr. Jesse Bunge, 7-12 Vocal Director at Hampton Dumont Schools. Each choir performed four individual songs and then combined with their choir directors for a concert finale, “There is Peace” by Jim Papoulis. Top row, left to right: Gracie WIlborn, McCormick Evink, Spruceton Buddenhagen, Tori White, Chailyn Beydler, Ayla George Middle row: Alyssa Burkheimer, Michael Galvez, Kennedy Bland, Shayla Sitzman, Jessinda Davenport, Emma Schurman, Cecilia Hadley Second row: Allyson Abbas, Alexis Arnold Front row: Kaylee Snyder, Samantha Cowling, John Reynoldson, Victoria Cortez, Aracely Echeveste, Noemi Vega.

PUBLIC NOTICE

THURSDAY • MARCH 2, 2017

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey seek nominations for 2017 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards DES MOINES -- Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged Iowans to nominate farmers who have taken voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and natural resources of our state for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Nominations are due by June 15, 2017 and the nomination form, a list of previous awardees and other information can be found

at www.iowaagriculture. gov/EnvironmentalLeader. asp. The award is a joint effort between the Governor, Lt. Governor, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources to recognize the efforts of Iowa’s farmers as environmental leaders committed to healthy soils and improved water quality. An appointed committee of representatives from both conservation and ag-

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ricultural groups will review the nominations and select the winners. The recipients will be recognized on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Iowa State Fair. Since creation of the award in 2012, more than 400 farm families have been recognized. Winners are presented a certificate as well as a yard sign donated by Monsanto. Hagie Manufacturing also sponsors a recognition luncheon for award recipients following the ceremony.

THURSDAY • MARCH 2, 2017

SPORTS

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

CENTRAL DECATUR GIRLS BAKSETBALL

Dream season comes to heartbreaking end Three seniors play final game at state ■

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

DES MOINES — Raw emotions of Central Decatur seniors Jentri Hullinger, Lily Simon and Raegan Boothe showed on the court after Tuesday’s Class 2A first round game at the state tournament. The tears showed how much this team meant. How much this loss hurt. They composed themselves for a moment, but the emotions welled over when asked about what this team, their careers had meant to them. Central Decatur’s special season came to an end Tuesday with a heartbreaking 59-56 loss to Cascade at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. “It’s gone,” said senior Reagan Boothe. “It’s just so hard for us because it’s over. “We wanted it so much and tried so hard.” The chemistry showed between the three who have played together since fourth grade. “They’re like family,” Hullinger said. “We spend most of our year with each other. With basketball, it’s a long season. In the summer we’re with each other every day at team camp,

coming in and working in the morning. We were allowed to get really close. “They mean a lot to me.” The three loved their time together. “We get along so well,” Simon said. “I don’t bet there’s another team that has such a close bond.” All three kept with it throughout the years. “It’s the best,” Boothe said. “We’ve had other people and they’ve quit. These two and myself — we’ve stuck together. It’s just the right mix.” “Lily’s personality came out. Jentri was always there and Raegan’s stubbornness was always there. It led us to what we want to achieve,” said Central Decatur coach Curtis Boothe. “It’s just the satisfaction of being able to come to practice each day and realize it’s fun. We can play the game and not dread a single minute.” All three have promising futures beyond the basketball court and Central Decatur High School. “Those three have persevered,” coach Boothe said. “They wanted to be a part of our basketball team. I have nothing but love for those girls, who they are. There are bigger things ahead of them. They’ll be successful with whatever they do in life.” While Tuesday’s loss stings, knowing what they accomplished — going undefeated in the regular season and winning the Pride of Iowa Conference title, winning the regional title and reaching state — will

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Central Decatur’s girls basketball team accepts the Class 2A quarterfinal trophy after falling 59-56 to Cascade in the opening round of the girls state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

be fondly remembered in the future. “Twenty-four and one is pretty satisfying when we look back at it in a few weeks,” coach Boothe said. Cascade used a 16-0 run late in the third and early in the fourth to take control, turning a 41-33 deficit into a 49-43 lead with 7:16 to go. “We were getting to the rim a little bit better,” said Cascade coach Mike Sconsa. “We hit shots, which was huge for us.” The Cougars kept the lead between five and seven points most of the fourth quarter. Central Decatur had one last surge in them. The Cardinals cut the lead to one on an Emma Atwood bucket with 2:17 to

go. On the Cardinals’ next possession, trailing by two, Raegan Boothe was fouled on a 3-point shot with 22 seconds to go. She calmly made the first two to tie it at 56-56, but missed the third. Lisa Tucker was fouled on the ensuing possession. She made the first, but missed the second to give the Cougars a 57-56 lead with 12 seconds to go. Central Decatur had Simon open streaking down the court, but the pass sailed and went out of bounds, giving the ball back to Cascade. Nicole McDermott was fouled on the inbounds pass, sending her to the line for two free throws. The freshman calmly

sank both of them, despite not having her contact lenses in. “I lost my contacts,” McDermott said. “I ran into the locker room. I didn’t have one. I saw a paint chip on the rim able to use that as the aimer. I just shot at that and was able to make them both.” McDermott led Cascade with 18 points. Abbie Ruggeberg had 13 points, while Jordan Simon added 10. An Emma Atwood three was deflected with a second left and time expired. Cascade may lack a true star in the manner Central Decatur does with Raegan Boothe, Simon, Emma Atwood and Alli Masters, but all of its pieces work well together.

“We’re perfectly imperfect, but we play well together as a team,” Sconsa said. Cascade had the upper hand early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead less than two minutes in. Central Decatur started clawing back, but trailed 17-12 after one quarter, then extended it to 18-12 early in the second. Central Decatur responded. The Cardinals used a 13-0 run over the next three and a half minutes to take a 25-19 lead after Raegan Boothe hit a three a couple of steps behind the NBA 3-point line. The Cardinals kept the lead the rest of the second quarter and led 30-25 at halftime.

MURRAY BOYS BAKSETBALL

Banner season comes to close for Mustang boys Eight seniors depart from 21-3 team ■

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — Murray boys basketball coach Darin Wookey knew many years ago this group of eight seniors had the opportunity to be special. The Mustangs did many outstanding things this season on the court. But Thursday, he had to console a group that saw their dreams of reaching a state tournament come to an end. Murray gave a solid effort in the second half attempting to come back, but could not get over the hump as Martensdale-St. Mary’s advanced with a 61-48 win in the Class 1A District 12 title game at Interstate 35. Murray’s season ends at 21-3. Martensdale-St. Marys,

18-6, advances to the Substate 6 final against fifthranked Lynnville-Sully. The Hawks advanced with a 52-43 win over Montezuma Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. Saturday in Knoxville. Faces were somber in the Mustangs locker room. For several players, emotions welled over when they came back out of the locker room. “It was pretty tough in there,” said senior Dustin Teas. “You could’ve heard a mouse running across the floor. It was dead silent. We were all pretty bummed out.” The Mustangs could hold their heads high, knowing

they were little guys. Coming up I was thinking we had a pretty good shot at doing something with this group. “I told them, ‘Don’t regret anything. In the second half, they left it all out there.’” A poor first quarter put the clamps on Murray’s hopes of a win. The Mustangs could not buy a field goal in the first quarter, missing their first eight shots, along with a handful of turnovers. Meanwhile, Martensdale-St. Marys’s Brent Barnett and Dakota Gibson each caught fire from threepoint range in helping the Blue Devils to a 13-5 lead

every game,” said Martensdale-St. Marys coach Joe Franey. Hot shooting early was contagious for the Blue Devils. “Once we made the first couple, it was easier to keep shooting,” Franey said. Martensdale-St. Marys put in a couple of wrinkles against Murray that were not used on Feb. 10 when the Mustangs picked up a 57-55 win in Martensdale. Those adjustments paid wonders. “We put some kids in different spots where we knew they could get some open looks,” Franey said. “We took advantage of their OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG zone.” Murray senior Dustin Teas receives a hug from his The Blue Devils’ hot start mother after the Mustangs’ 61-48 loss to Martensdale-St. even surprised Franey. Marys in the Class 1A District 12 title game Thursday at “I was expecting it be the Interstate 35 High School in Truro. Teas was one of eight other way at the beginning,” Mustang seniors who played their final game Thursday. Franey said. Murray’s defense kept that a strong second half ef- after the first quarter. Blue Devils star post Brady fort gave them an opportu“We came out with a set Gavin under wraps in the nity to come back. play and missed it, come first half, scoring no points. “The locker room was down the floor and missed But the outside shooting pretty tough on those guys,” a jump shot,” Wookey said. made up for it. Wookey said. “I’ve been “They hit a couple of threes. “It was catastrophic,” watching those guys since At that point, it felt like we Wookey said. “We were digwere digging out of a hole.” ging out of a hole.” The Blue Devils kept the Murray’s defense switched hot shooting going in the to a triangle-and-two in the second quarter, extending second half. It worked efthe lead to as many as 18 at fectively, allowing the Musone point, 30-12. tangs to cut into the lead. Martensdale-St. Marys Murray was a close as nine, hasn’t always had strong ef- 41-32 late in the quarter. forts from the outside. “We decided we needed They did so Thursday. to put a little more pres“That doesn’t happen sure on the, let the other two guards shoot,” Wookey said. “It had them baffled.” OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG AT LEFT — Murray senior Gavin did find some sucThane Simmons blocks cess, but finished with a seathe shot of Martensdale-St. son-low seven points. Marys’ Brady Gavin during The Blue Devils had more the first half of the Class than enough contributions 1A District 12 title game Thursday at Interstate from their perimeter shoot35 High School in Truro. ers. Simmons was one of eight “They took him (Gavin) Mustang seniors who out of the game, but that played their final game also opens up few advantagThursday.

es on the outside,” Franey said. Murray cut the lead to 10 a couple of times in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs had the ball with an opportunity to cut into the lead even more. The shots would not fall. Martensdale-St. Marys grabbed the rebounds, then went down and scored on the other end to push the lead back to a comfortable margin. “It seemed like we couldn’t finish them,” Wookey said. “We had some breaks to cut into it even more, but we couldn’t finish on the other end.” The frustrations of the poor start could not be overcome. “Sometimes you have games like that,” Wookey said. “It was a bad night to have one of those.” Murray bids farewell to a large senior class. Teas, Henry Trace, Kenny Boles, Jack Jones, Bryce Keller, Zane Black, Thane Simmons all played their final games for the purple and black. along with manager Quentin Siefkas. “It’s a good senior class. The unfortunate thing is there’s eight of them to replace,” Wookey said. “They’re going to be really hard to replace.” The seniors relished the experience. “It’s going to be really different not to be able to walk on the basketball court with them in high school,” Teas said. “You wish it could go on longer.” “We’re all bummed out about it, but really happy about how we played throughout the season.”

MSM (61) 13 17 14 17 MURR (48) 5 11 16 16 Martensdale-St. Marys — Brady Gavin 3 1-4 7. Dakota Gibson 4 9-10 20. Brett Barnett 5 4-4 17. Jake Bakerink 3 0-0 6. Matt Holt 3 1-2 7. Garris Haupts 0

4-6 1. Kolton Fuk 1 0-0 2. Murray — Totals — 19 8-15 48. Reese Held 1 0-0 2. Dustin Teas 0 0-0 0. Owen Tracy 1 0-0 3. Kenny Boles 8 3-6 20. Jack Jones 1 3-5 5. Bryce Keller 6 1-2 13. Zane Black 0 0-0 0. Thane Simmons 2 1-2 5. Josh Webb 0 0-0 0. Three-point field goals — 2 (Boles 1, Jones 1). Rebounds — 20 (Boles 8, Keller 6). Assists — 10 (Jones 4). Blocks — 14 (Simmons 12). Fouls — 18. Fouled out — Jones.

Boles reaches milestone as Mustangs roll

CORYDON — Murray’s coaches did not want Kenny Boles to know how close he was to reaching the 1,000-point mark for his career. The Mustangs senior found out anyway. On his last shot of Tuesday’s Class 1A District 12 trouncing of Mormon Trail, Boles hit the mark. Boles poured in 18 points as the Mustangs handily defeated the Saints 76-50 at Wayne High School. Murray, 21-2, advances to Thursday’s District 12 final against Martensdale-St. Marys, 17-6. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. at Interstate 35 High School in Truro. Martensdale-St. Marys advanced with an 84-46 win over Wayne in the nightcap. “I don’t think Wook (head coach Darrin Wookey) knew that I knew, but I knew,” Boles said. “It felt pretty good.” Having it out of the way before Thursday’s showdown with the Blue Devils took a weight off Boles shoulders. “It feels pretty good since I scored only two points against Martensdale,” Boles said of their Feb. 10 meeting in Martensdale which Murray won 57-55. “It feels pretty good to get to that point and get to this level.” MURRAY | 7

letting for farm to market rock project. All Ayes. Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to approve payment of claims Jan 24, 2017, Feb 13, 2017. OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Agriland, Fuel..............................15,877.41 Airgas USA, Sup...............................236.75 Akers, Brian, Exp................................15.00 Alliant, Util....................................6,798.08 America's Best Water, Srv................800.00 Saints’ ease, often Andersen, press Thomas,with Exp.....................15.19 Arrowhead to Inc,wide Sup............................35.53 leading open layups. Atomic Pest, Pest Control..................60.00 Aunt Minnie, X Rays..........................24.37 “We were getting the ball Aureon, Util...................................3,175.40 CONT. FROM | 6A down court down the B M Sales,the Paper...............................123.00 Barker, Amy, Exp...............................15.00 sidelines,” said senior Jack Boles scored his 1,000th Barton, Keri, Exp..............................145.45 Jones. “We didn’t take care Bell, Merlin, Well.............................500.00 point on his final shot, a Best Western, Lodging.....................456.96 of the ball like we wanted layup late in the fourth quar- Binning, Donna, Exp........................218.50 Black, but Bill, Exp.................................293.71 too, it seemed like when ter. Blue Tarp, Sup..................................109.94 we it, we were getBob'sdid Auto,break Cycle Oil.......................681.17 Wookey had tried to keep Booth Law, Legal Rep......................254.18 ting layups.” it a secret to keep Boles from Bowlsby Lawson, Betty,Exp..............35.18 CCDA, 2017 provided Dues..............................40.00 Jones the spark thinking about it. Calhoun-Burns,Inspect................11,412.53 in the opening half, scoring Card Service, Sup.............................458.33 “We hadn’t even told him Carpenter Uniform, Apparel.........1,584.16 15 of his team-high 20 points personally,” Wookey said. Carson, Jodi, Exp................................15.00 in the first Central Salt, Icehalf. Cntrl....................2,847.58 “We kept it a secret because Central St H & W Fund, Ins........86,668.40 “MyLink, teammates gave me Util...............................28.42 we wanted him to not think Century Co Auditor, Plat Books....................186.00 some good passes,” Jones about trying to get it, just Co Hospital, Ambulance Srv...........250.00 said. “Breaking the press Co PH, Srv............................100.00 play the game and hopeful- Clarke Clarke Co Publishing, Ad................135.00 gave me some open looks.” ly the points would come to Co Secondary Road, Fuel.................295.71 Jones go on a scorCo Having Sheriff, Commitment..................628.50 him.” CCSB, Dozer Payment................42,740.88 ing binge adds to the versaREC, Util...............................415.92 Boles is the sixth player Clarke CR Serv, Sup.....................................190.57 tility of Murray’s offense. in Wookey’s tenure as head Creston Pub, Ads..............................901.69 “He got us up and going Cross Dillion, Tires...........................250.28 coach to reach 1,000 career Crystal Clear, Util...............................55.95 with our press, got some easy Cummings, Peggy A, Exp..................55.62 points. Cummins Inc,hit Srv.............................448.81 buckets, a three,” Wook“It’s a nice honor for him,” Curnes, Jill, Exp..................................23.32 ey said. “With us, one night Lucas, Exp..............................15.00 Wookey said. “We’re very Darby, Decatur Conext, Sheriff,you Srv........................6.00 to the don’t know proud of him.” Delong, Mary, Srv............................644.87 going to MMPI........215.00 score. Jack DSM Pastoral Counsel, Murray took control early, who’s DSM Steel, Steel...............................670.44 can go off at any given time. jumping out to a 16-5 lead Elcock Law, Legal Rep....................150.00 Electronic Eng, Towercan Space........2,686.00 (Dustin) Teas go off at five minutes in and a 25-11 Excel, Srv.......................................3,835.42 any give time. It was nice Fareway, Food...................................124.91 margin after one quarter. Farmsee & Home Pub,have Plat Books..........33.00 to Jack a big ball The Mustangs broke the Fred Pryor Sem, Training.................199.00 game.” Galls, Apparel................................2,302.91 H K Rentals, Rent..........................1,240.00 Harrison Truck, Parts....................2,878.32 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.......183.68 Hill, Jerome, Exp................................15.00 Husky Spring, Parts.......................1,201.14 IACCVSO, Training...........................60.00 ISAC, Srv..........................................170.00 IA Co Recorders, Training...............220.00 IA Dept Pub Safety, Warrants......1,635.00 IA Health Phys, Med Exam.............150.00 IA Law Enforcement, Training........480.00 IA Prison Ind, Signs.........................144.54 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IA Weed Comm Assn, Conf............140.00 CLARKE COUNTY ID Wholesaler, Sup...........................375.70 IN THE MATTER OF Indoff, 4 Task Chairs........................884.28 THE ESTATE OF Infomax, Srv.....................................636.40 Ellen L. Van Zee, Deceased Interstate Battery, Batteries..............261.90 Probate No. ESPR010062 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF IA Negotiation, Negotiations........1,650.00 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, J & K Repair, Oil Change...................46.37 J P Auto, Sup.....................................413.32 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate Jackson, Shirley A., Exp....................29.93 of Ellen L. Van Zee, Deceased, who died Jim's Repair & Sani, Util..................110.00 Judicial Dialog, Maint...................1,000.00 on or about January 29, 2017: You are hereby notified that on Febru- Kading Prop, Rent............................200.00 ary 1, 2017, the last will and testament of Karl Chevrolet, Srv........................1,780.76 Ellen L. Van Zee, deceased, bearing date KD Tires, Repairs.............................205.00 of December 1, 2015 was admitted to pro- Keller, Laurence, Exp.........................85.50 bate in the above named court and that Kent, Scott, Exp................................218.16 Dick G. Hines and Connie Hines were ap- Kistler, Melissa, Exp........................179.08 pointed executors of the estate of Ellen L. L Tron, Sup....................................1,172.16 Van Zee. Any action to set aside the will Locke, Tim, Exp.................................15.00 must be brought in the district court of LSQ Funding, Data...........................666.00 said county within the later to occur of M & M Ag, Sup................................175.56 four months from the date of the second Madison Co Sheriff, Srv.....................48.32 publication of this notice or one month Mail Services, Renewal....................295.58 from the date of mailing of this notice to Martin Marietta, Sand....................2,208.40 all heirs of the decedent and devisees un- Martin, Dr Larry, Well.....................800.00 der the will whose identities are reason- Mediacom, Srv....................................69.95 ably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever Medicap, Srv.......................................57.57 Midwest Alarm, Extinguishers........785.27 barred. Notice is further given that all persons Midwest Office, Copy Maint...........107.50 indebted to the estate are requested to Midwest Wheel, Parts....................1,452.98 make immediate payment to the under- Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp.....................101.56 signed, and creditors having claims MMIT Business, Srv...........................27.35 against the estate shall file them with the Murray, City, Water..........................112.90 clerk of the above named district court, as Natl Elevator, Inspect.......................120.00 provided by law, duly authenticated, for Nissen, Brian, Exp..............................15.00 allowance, and unless so filed by the later Norris, George W, Exp.......................17.10 to occur of four months from the second Northland, Oil................................1,614.10 publication of this notice or one month O'Reilly, Parts.....................................18.26 from the date of mailing of this notice (un- Osc Chamber, Fy 17 Contrib...........500.00 less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is Osc Farm & Home, Apparel.............370.74 Osc Sentinel Tribune, Paper...............42.00 thereafter forever barred. Osc Service, Fuel................................17.01 Dated February 2, 2017. Osc Vet, Dog Food.............................52.99 Dick G. Hines Osc Water Works, Util.....................815.55 27875 Clarke Decatur Street Osenbaugh, Seeding...........................31.85 Weldon, Iowa 50264 Pitney Bowes, Rent...........................145.92 Connie Hines Powernet Global, Phone.....................16.68 27875 Clarke Decatur Street Powerplan, Parts.................................15.06 Weldon, Iowa 50264 Prairie Solid Waste, Trash..................18.20 Executors of the Estate Purchase Power, Postage....................90.00 Reynolds, John, Rent........................200.00 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Reynoldson Law, Srv.......................830.00 Attorney for Estate: Roberts, Karen, Exp............................15.87 200 W. Jefferson Robinsons, Sup...................................59.97 P.O. Box 199 Rueter's, Parts......................................16.00 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of second publication: March 2, Rychnovsky Lawn, Srv......................75.00 SIRWA, Util........................................38.40 2017 Schildberg, Rock.........................25,178.40 Clarke County Board of Supervisors Scotwood Ind, February 13, 2017 Calcium Chloride...........................3,332.50 The Board met in regular session, at the Sec of St, Notary.................................60.00 Courthouse with the following members Shields, Stephanie, Exp....................168.20 present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Shred-It, Shred....................................49.53 Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice Simplenergy, Lamp/Lights...............121.77 White. Chairman McCann called the Smith, Twyla, Exp..............................31.54 meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made Snell, Stephanie, Software...............109.99 a motion to approve the agenda, seconded Snyder Plumbing, Srv......................773.38 by Black. All Ayes. Solutions, Sup................................1,610.69 Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to Southern Hills Apts, Rent................200.00 approve reports of Clerk of Court, Standard & Assoc, Shipping..............15.00 Recorder, and Sheriff for qtr. ending Dec Stanek Fire, Fire Insection...............147.00 31, 2016. All Ayes. Staples, Sup.......................................233.75 Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to St of IA, Elevator Permit..................150.00 set Feb 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. for rock Storey Kenworthy, Forms..................61.64 letting for farm to market rock project. All Taylor Co Sheriff, Srv........................43.52 Ayes. Top Quality, Health Sup.....................54.50 Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to Torres, Maribel, Exp...........................63.65 approve payment of claims Jan 24, 2017, - Tyler Tech, Trend Micro Renew.....512.00 Feb 13, 2017. U S Cellular, Util..............................808.45 Agriland, Fuel..............................15,877.41 U S Postal, Stamps............................198.00 Airgas USA, Sup...............................236.75 Unitypoint Clinic, Testing..................37.00 Akers, Brian, Exp................................15.00 Verizon, Air Cards............................335.56 Alliant, Util....................................6,798.08 Visa - CCSB, Sup.............................811.38 America's Best Water, Srv................800.00 Wageworks, Fees..............................194.00 Andersen, Thomas, Exp.....................15.19 Waste Mgmt, Util.............................402.45 Arrowhead Inc, Sup............................35.53 Weaver, Tressa, Srv............................71.82 Atomic Pest, Pest Control..................60.00 West Payment, Updates.................1,363.00 Aunt Minnie, X Rays..........................24.37 White, Janice M, Exp.......................233.46 Aureon, Util...................................3,175.40 Wilders, Parts & Towing...............1,033.09 B M Sales, Paper...............................123.00 Windstream, Util............................2,066.54 Barker, Amy, Exp...............................15.00 Ziegler, Parts.....................................597.13 Barton, Keri, Exp..............................145.45 Having completed agenda items and Bell, Merlin, Well.............................500.00 having no other business, Black made a Best Western, Lodging.....................456.96 motion to adjourn, seconded by Keller. Binning, Donna, Exp........................218.50 All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 Black, Bill, Exp.................................293.71 p.m. Blue Tarp, Sup..................................109.94 Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Bob's Auto, Cycle Oil.......................681.17 Attest: Janice White, Auditor Booth Law, Legal Rep......................254.18 CITY OF WOODBURN Bowlsby Lawson, Betty,Exp..............35.18 607 SIGLER BOX 26 CCDA, 2017 Dues..............................40.00 WOODBURN, lA 50275 Calhoun-Burns,Inspect................11,412.53 Card Service, Sup.............................458.33 641-342-7198 Carpenter Uniform, Apparel.........1,584.16 The regular council meeting was held Carson, Jodi, Exp................................15.00 Monday, February 13, 2017, at Woodburn Central Salt, Ice Cntrl....................2,847.58 City Hall, Woodburn, Iowa. Mayor, Central St H & W Fund, Ins........86,668.40 Randy Wright called the Council Meeting Century Link, Util...............................28.42 to order at 7:00P.M. Council members Co Auditor, Plat Books....................186.00 present - Vickie Brown, J.D. Williams, Co Hospital, Ambulance Srv...........250.00 Mayor Randy Wright and Teresa Wright Clarke Co PH, Srv............................100.00 were present via conference call. Joy Clarke Co Publishing, Ad................135.00 Durham and Dave Reynolds were absent. Co Secondary Road, Fuel.................295.71 Jodi Carson City Clerk and Merrill Snell Co Sheriff, Commitment..................628.50 Fire Chief were present. CCSB, Dozer Payment................42,740.88 Vickie Brown made a motion to apClarke REC, Util...............................415.92 prove the minutes as read. Seconded by CR Serv, Sup.....................................190.57 J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion carried. Creston Pub, Ads..............................901.69 Mayor Randy Wright opened the Public Cross Dillion, Tires...........................250.28 Hearing at 7:02 for the Fire Departments Crystal Clear, Util...............................55.95 USDA Grant application requesting to Cummings, Peggy A, Exp..................55.62 purchase Equipment and Supplies. Cummins Inc, Srv.............................448.81 There were no public comments. Curnes, Jill, Exp..................................23.32 Vickie Brown made a motion to close Darby, Lucas, Exp..............................15.00 the Public Hearing at 7:03. Seconded by Decatur Co Sheriff, Srv........................6.00 J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Delong, Mary, Srv............................644.87 J.D. Williams made a motion to apDSM Pastoral Counsel, MMPI........215.00 prove the Fire Departments request to apDSM Steel, Steel...............................670.44 ply for a USDA Grant for equipment and Elcock Law, Legal Rep....................150.00 supplies. Seconded by Vickie Brown. All Electronic Eng, Tower Space........2,686.00 Ayes. Motion Carried. Excel, Srv.......................................3,835.42 Vickie Brown made a motion to have Fareway, Food...................................124.91 the public hearing for the FY 2017-2018 Farm & Home Pub, Plat Books..........33.00 Budget hearing March 13th 2017 at 7:00 Fred Pryor Sem, Training.................199.00 P.M. at Woodburn City Hall. Seconded by Galls, Apparel................................2,302.91 Teresa Wright. All Ayes. Motion Carried. H K Rentals, Rent..........................1,240.00 Vickie Brown made a motion to apHarrison Truck, Parts....................2,878.32 prove Resolution 2017-01 giving Mayor Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.......183.68 Randy Wright, Fire Chief Merrill Snell Hill, Jerome, Exp................................15.00 and City Clerk Jodi Carson authority to Husky Spring, Parts.......................1,201.14 sign all documents relating to the USDA IACCVSO, Training...........................60.00 Equipment and Supply Grant. Seconded ISAC, Srv..........................................170.00 by J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion CarIA Co Recorders, Training...............220.00 ried. J.D. Williams made a motion to appoint IA Dept Pub Safety, Warrants......1,635.00 IA Health Phys, Med Exam.............150.00 Vickie Brown to represent Woodburn on IA Law Enforcement, Training........480.00 the Emergency Management Committee. IA Prison Ind, Signs.........................144.54 Seconded by Teresa Wright. All Ayes. IA Weed Comm Assn, Conf............140.00 Motion Carried.

MURRAY:

Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternate Brandon Patterson. A motion was made by Alternate Brandon Patterson and seconded by Commissioner Ty Wheeler to approve the January 16, 2017 meeting minutes as written. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, Cooley,for SueMurWilder William Trickey, Jackstand late defensive and Alternate Brandon Patterson ray to pull out a close Abstain: Commissioners Dan win. McIntosh and“We’ll Scott Busick. see what happens,” Copies of the Treasurer's Report were Wookey said. their bigs made available for the“It’s audience to review. Commissioners received the Treasurversus our had bigs. They’ve got er's Report and copies of all bills to review to the meeting. apriorgood team. I think we’ve General Fund: No Revenue was regot ceiveda good makingteam.” cash balance of $22,042.75. Bills presented “It should be were a $150.64 good Creston Publishing for meeting minutes, matchup.” $3,750.00 Faller, Kincheloe & Co., PLC for final payment MT (50) 11 10 7 22for FY 2016 audit leaving February 2017 cash balance MURR (76) 25 1516,17 19 $18,142.11. Murray scoring — Reese Held 0 1-2 1. Special Account: Revenue received Dustin Teasfor5 0-1 11. Owen Tracy 1mak0-0 was $32.53 January 2017 interest 3. Boles 6of5-9 18. Jack Jones ingKenny cash balance $60,860.59. No bills7 5-6 Devin Slaughter 1 0-0 2. 2017 were20. presented leaving February 16,Bryce Keller 5 1-2of11. Jimmy Graham 1 0-0 cash balance $60,860.59. 20080Checking Account: Rev2. LOSST Zane Black 0-2 0. Thane Simmons was $30.17 January 4enue 0-3 received 8. Rebounds — 28 for (Simmons 2017Boles interest and $2,791.44 City 9). of 11, 7). Assists — 19 (Boles Woodburn for October 2016 sales tax peBlocks— 14 (Simmons 13). — 13. riod making cash balance of Fouls $39,663.23. Fouled — Keller. No billsout were presented leaving February 16, 2017 cash balance of $39,663.23. LOSST 2009 Checking Account: ToOST photo by RYAN KRONBERG tal revenue received was $236.76 interest AT RIGHT2017, —Murray for January $80,306.47 senior City of Osceola forBoles November 2016 sales tax periKenny drops a layup od making cash balance of $487,039.40 into the basket the fourth No bills were presentedinleaving February 16, 2017 cash of $487,039.40. quarter ofbalance Thursday’s Class PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS 1A District 12 boys basketACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): ball game Revenue receivedagainst was $48.03Mormon interest for January at 2017 and $11,291.41 City of Trail Wayne High School Murray for November 2016 sales tax periin Corydon. The cashbucket od making February 2017 balance gave Boles 1,000 points for $103,858.55. PREFERRED his career. HeDIRECT scoredSAVINGS 18 as ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Revenue rethe rolled to a ceived Mustangs was $175.20 interest for January 2017 making February 16, 2017 cash bal76-50 win. ance $327,780.90. SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO FUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Revenue received was $83.29 interest for January 2017 and 4 deposits of $17,179.85 for January 2017 making cash balance $132,244.87. A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and to pay the bills was made by Commissioner Dan McIntosh and seconded by Commissioner Ty Wheeler. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternate Brandon Patterson. Alternate Brandon Patterson moved to approve Farm Leases with John Bascom, C & N Cattle Company, Eugene & Judy Braddock, Kendall Brammer and James A. Oswald. Commissioner Ty Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternate Brandon Patterson. CCRC Project Coordinator David Beck presented a list of proposed 2017 CCRC land management activities. These activities include fencing, building demolitions, well closings, mowing, seeding, weed control, brush management and possible prescribed burns. The next CCRC meeting will be March 16, 2017. A motion was made by Alternate Brandon Patterson and seconded by Commissioner Scott Busick to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 a.m. Motion carried with all aye votes. These minutes are unapproved minutes and will be presented for approval at the next meeting. For more detail see minutes on file at the local Recorder's Office, Clarke County Court House, Osceola, Iowa. Acting Secretary.

SPORTS Jones’ production early even caught his teammates by surprise. “He was on fire. They couldn’t stop him,” Boles said. “I didn’t realize how good he was doing until I looked up and was like geesh.” Murray pushed the lead to CITY OF WOODBURN 607as SIGLER BOX 26 late in as many 24, 40-16, WOODBURN, lA 50275 the second quarter and led 641-342-7198 The regular council meeting was held 40-21 at halftime. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Woodburn The lead did not Iowa. slip below City Hall, Woodburn, Mayor, Randy Wright called the Council Meeting 15 points at any point in the to order at 7:00P.M. Council members present - Vickie J.D. led Williams, second half. Brown, Murray 57Mayor Randy Wright and Teresa Wright 28 after three quarters. were present via conference call. Joy Durham and Davedid Reynolds Wookey findwerea absent. few Jodi Carson City Clerk and Merrill Snell things bepresent. addressed in toFire Chiefto were Vickie Brown made a motion to apday’s practice. prove the minutes as read. Seconded by J.D.“We Williams. All Ayes. Motion carried. didn’t handle some Mayor Randy Wright opened the Public things good atDepartments times,” Hearing atreal 7:02 for the Fire USDA Grant said. application Wookey “Werequesting turnedto purchase Equipment and Supplies. were no public a comments. theThereball over little too Vickie Brown made a motion to close much. We can’t do that the Public Hearing at 7:03. Seconded by J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion to Carried. Thursday and expect win. J.D. Williams made a motion to apThat’s something we’ll toadprove the Fire Departments request apply for ain USDA Grant for equipment and dress practice.” supplies. Seconded by Vickie Brown. All Ayes. MotionisCarried. Now a rematch with Vickie Brown made a motion to have Martensdale-St. Marys. the public hearing for the FY 2017-2018 Budget hearing March 13th 2017 atmet 7:00 When the two teams P.M. at Woodburn City Hall. Seconded by earlier thisAllmonth, it took Teresa Wright. Ayes. Motion Carried.a

Vickie Brown made a motion to approve Resolution 2017-01 giving Mayor Randy Wright, Fire Chief Merrill Snell and City Clerk Jodi Carson authority to sign all documents relating to the USDA Equipment and Supply Grant. Seconded by J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion Carried. J.D. Williams made a motion to appoint Vickie Brown to represent Woodburn on the Emergency Management Committee. Seconded by Teresa Wright. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Vickie Brown made a motion to approve the bills. Seconded by J.D. Williams. All Ayes. Motion carried. Vickie Brown made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by J.D. Williams. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Randy Wright/Mayor Jodi Carson/City Clerk EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY COUNCIL JANUARY 2017 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT **PARKS** COMMUNITY PROTECTION **FIRE DEPARTMENT** Alliant Energy.....................................87.53 Southern Iowa Oil -propane.............103.87 JP Auto - supplies...............................25.66 POLICY & ADMINISTRATION **CITY HALL** Alliant Utilities.................................204.25 SIRWA - Water/Sewer.......................38.00 Windstream - phone............................90.44 Creston Publishing Co........................37.10 Southern Iowa Oil - Propane..............73.00 Postmaster - roll of stamps.................47.00 Us Treasury - Tax...............................19.81 CCSB - box rent..................................24.00 **CLERK & FINANCIAL** Jodi Carson Payroll.........................501.59 EFTPS - 941 Tax..............................523.54 IPERS................................................120.53 Treasurer State of Iowa quarterly tax........................................60.00 HOME & COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT **LANDFILL** Clarke County Landfill.....................242.92 **CEM** **LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX** **ROADS, BRIDGES, SIDEWALKS** **STREET LIGHTS** Alliant Utilities.................................507.41 RECEIPTS GENERAL........................................665.61 ROAD USE TAX...........................1818.35 FIRE DEPARTMENT........................25.76 LAKESIDE CASINO.....................1044.14 PROPERTY TAX.............................105.15 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX....2791.44 TOTAL............................................6450.45 DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL......................................2199.24 ROAD USE TAX.............................507.41 LOCAL OPTION TAX........................0.00 TOTAL............................................2706.65

PUBLIC NOTICE

FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR COMMISSION Vice Chairperson Jack Cooley called the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) to order at 9:00 a.m. on February 16, 2017. Six Commissioners and One Alternate responded to roll call. A motion to approve the February 16, 2017 agenda was made by Commissioner Sue Wilder and seconded by Commissioner Ty Wheeler. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternate Brandon Patterson. A motion was made by Alternate Brandon Patterson and seconded by Commissioner Ty Wheeler to approve the January 16, 2017 meeting minutes as written. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Sue Wilder and Alternate Brandon Patterson Abstain: Commissioners Dan McIntosh and Scott Busick. Copies of the Treasurer's Report were made available for the audience to review. Commissioners had received the Treasurer's Report and copies of all bills to review prior to the meeting. General Fund: No Revenue was received making cash balance of $22,042.75. Bills presented were $150.64 Creston Publishing for meeting minutes, $3,750.00 Faller, Kincheloe & Co., PLC for final payment for FY 2016 audit leaving February 16, 2017 cash balance $18,142.11. Special Account: Revenue received was $32.53 for January 2017 interest making cash balance of $60,860.59. No bills were presented leaving February 16, 2017 cash balance of $60,860.59. LOSST 2008 Checking Account: Revenue received was $30.17 for January 2017 interest and $2,791.44 City of Woodburn for October 2016 sales tax period making cash balance of $39,663.23. No bills were presented leaving February 16, 2017 cash balance of $39,663.23. LOSST 2009 Checking Account: Total revenue received was $236.76 interest for January 2017, $80,306.47 City of Osceola for November 2016 sales tax period making cash balance of $487,039.40 No bills were presented leaving February 16, 2017 cash balance of $487,039.40. PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): Revenue received was $48.03 interest for January 2017 and $11,291.41 City of Murray for November 2016 sales tax period making February 2017 cash balance $103,858.55. PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Revenue received was $175.20 interest for January 2017 making February 16, 2017 cash balance $327,780.90. SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO FUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Revenue received was $83.29 interest for January 2017 and 4 deposits of $17,179.85 for January 2017 making cash balance $132,244.87. A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and to pay the bills was made by Commissioner Dan McIntosh and seconded by Commissioner Ty Wheeler. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Ty Wheeler, William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternate Brandon Patterson. Alternate Brandon Patterson moved to

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Regular Meeting The City Council met on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular scheduled meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas J. Kedley. With the following present: Council Members: George Fotiadis, Dan Hooper, Dave Walkup (Phone) and Doug Gay. Dennis Page was absent. City Staff present were Ty Wheeler -City/ Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Marty Duffus - Police Chief. Also present were: Derek Lumsden. Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to approve the agenda; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; Walkup, aye; motion carried. No one spoke during open Forum. Mayor updates Council on the activities within the City. Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to approve Resolution 2017- 07 to fix time and date for a public hearing pertaining to sewer rates and charges and building sewer connections. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried. (The full resolution can be found at City Hall or on the City Website.) Motion by Fotiadis and second by Hooper to reduce the Woodburn and Murray casino payments by 50% in FY 2018 contingent upon there being no written agreement in place mandating otherwise. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye, Walkup, aye, Hooper, aye; motion carried. Ty Wheeler - City administrator/clerk updated council on various activities and projects within the city. Fotiadis expressed his concerns regarding Rec Center. Gay had concerns regarding some railroad crossings. Walkup informed Council about some trails and walks he has seen on vacation. Hooper had concerns regarding trash toters and sidewalk repairs. Motion by Hooper and second by Fotiadis to approve the consent agenda: Council Minutes: February 7th & 15th ; Liquor License: None and following claims: Check Numbers: 287367-287439, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 633.55; Amazon.Com Credit, Supplies, 411.61; Andrew Construction Co., services, 27000.46; Baker & Taylor Entertainment, Services, 258.54; Bauer Built, Services, 275.6; Bobs Auto Supply, Supplies, 10.5; Carpenter Uniform& Promotional, Services, 449.96; Casey's General Stores, Inc., Fuel , 2072.52; Center Point Large Print, Services, 136.62; Central Pump & Motor, Llc, Services, 6984.06; Chat Mobility, Utilities, 127.26; Cintas Corportation, Services, 59.05; Clarke County Animal Shelter, Services, 3501.5; Clarke Electric Coop, Utilities, 5066.11; Cr Services, Services, 31.74; D & D Pest Control, Services, 30; Datamaxx Applied Technologies Inc., Services, 666; Diamond Oil Co, Fuel , 2059.58; Directv, Utilities, 142.85; Donna Phillips, Services, 300; Dorsey & Whitney, Services, 3706; Dust Pros Janitorial, Services, 1845; Feld Fire, Services, 427.4; Ferrellgas, Utilities, 1006.13; Flowers N More, Services, 30; Galls/ Quartermaster Llc, Services, 454.93; Gardening Made Easy, Supplies, 33.73; Hach Company, Supplies, 73.98; Highway Lumber, Supplies, 15.99; History Magazine, Supplies, 24.95; Hostiowa.Net, Services, 564; Hotsy Cleaning Systems, Supplies, 155.6; Hy-Vee Food Stores, Services, 628.74; Ia Dept Of Public Safety, Services, 1635; Ideal Ready Mix Co., Services, 200; Interstate All Battery Center, Services, 177.6; Invinci Graphics, Services, 98; Iowa One Call, Services, 57.6; Iowa Water Environment Assoc, Services, 100; Isaac Electric Llc, Services, 393.39; J P Auto - Waste Water, Supplies, 271.43; Jackson Electric, Services, 746.6; Karlene Kingery, Services, 14.95; Kephart Carpentry, Services, 2749.44; Kirk Michael & Associates, Services, 4500; Lawson Products Inc., Supplies, 314.05; Marc Elcock, Services, 6500; Mediacom, Utilities, 273.67; Micro Marketing Llc, Services, 138.48; Midwest Office Tech. Co., Services, 184.15; Noahs Ark Animal Workshop, Supplies, 230; Osceola Farm & Home, Supplies, 302.35; Pal Mowing System, Services, 1675; Powerplan, Services, 821.63; Randy Wishon, Services, 250; Recorded Books, Services, 334.4; Robinsons Co., Supplies, 113.13; Rusty's Auto Sales & Ser, Services, 40.5; Schildberg Const. Co., Services, 14770.77; Seneca Companies, Services, 832.88; Service Techs Inc, Services, 21533.76; Sirwa, Utilities, 33; Successful Farming, Services, 15.95; Susan Davis, Services, 16; Taser International, Services,

projects within the city. Fotiadis expressed his concerns regarding Rec Center. Gay had concerns regarding some railroad crossings. Walkup informed Council about some trails and • MARCH 2, 2017 walks he has seen on vacation.THURSDAY Hooper had concerns regarding trash toters and sidewalk repairs. Motion by Hooper and second by Fotiadis to approve the consent agenda: Council Minutes: February 7th & 15th ; Liquor License: None and following claims: Check Numbers: 287367-287439, Alliant Energy, Utilities, 633.55; Amazon.Com Credit, Supplies, 411.61; Andrew Construction Co., services, 27000.46; Baker & Taylor Entertainment, Services, 258.54; Bauer Built, Services, 275.6; Bobs Auto Supply, Supplies, 10.5; Carpenter Uniform& Promotional, Services, 449.96; Casey's General Stores, Inc., Fuel , 2072.52; Center Point Large Print, Services, 136.62; Central Pump & Motor, Llc, Services, 6984.06; Chat Mobility, Utilities, 127.26; Cintas Corportation, Services, 59.05; Clarke County Animal Shelter, Services, 3501.5; Clarke Electric Coop, Utilities, 5066.11; Cr Services, Services, 31.74; D & D Pest Control, Services, 30; Datamaxx Applied Technologies Inc., Services, 666; Diamond Oil Co, Fuel , 2059.58; Directv, Utilities, 142.85; Donna Phillips, Services, 300; Dorsey & Whitney, Services, 3706; Dust Pros Janitorial, Services, 1845; Feld Fire, Services, 427.4; Ferrellgas, Utilities, 1006.13; Flowers N More, Services, 30; Galls/ Quartermaster Llc, Services, 454.93; Gardening Made Easy, Supplies, 33.73; Hach Company, Supplies, 73.98; Highway Lumber, Supplies, 15.99; History Magazine, Supplies, 24.95; Hostiowa.Net, Services, 564; Hotsy Cleaning Systems, Supplies, 155.6; Hy-Vee Food Stores, Services, 628.74; Ia Dept Of Public Safety, Services, 1635; Ideal Ready Mix Co., Services, 200; Interstate All Battery Center, Services, 177.6; Invinci Graphics, Services, 98; Iowa One Call, Services, 57.6; Iowa Water Environment Assoc, Services, 100; Isaac Electric Llc, Services, 393.39; J P Auto - Waste Water, Supplies, 271.43; Jackson Electric, Services, 746.6; Karlene Kingery, Services, THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT 14.95; Kephart Carpentry, Services, CLARKE COUNTY 2749.44; Kirk Michael & Associates, SerIN THE MATTER OF vices, 4500; Lawson Products Inc., SupTHE ESTATE OF plies, 314.05; Marc Elcock, Services, Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased 6500; Mediacom, Utilities, 273.67; Micro Marketing Llc, Services, 138.48; Midwest Probate No. ESPR010063 Office Tech. Co., Services, 184.15; Noahs NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF Ark Animal Workshop, Supplies, 230; APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND Osceola Farm & Home, Supplies, 302.35; NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (SMALL ESPal Mowing System, Services, 1675; Pow- TATE) erplan, Services, 821.63; Randy Wishon, To All Persons Interested in the Estate Services, 250; Recorded Books, Services, of Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased, 334.4; Robinsons Co., Supplies, 113.13; who died on or about February 1, 2017: Rusty's Auto Sales & Ser, Services, 40.5; You are hereby notified that on FebruSchildberg Const. Co., Services, ary 9, 2017, the last will and testament of 14770.77; Seneca Companies, Services, Marilyn Louise Schaffer, deceased, bear832.88; Service Techs Inc, Services, ing date of October 8, 2009 was admitted 21533.76; Sirwa, Utilities, 33; Successful to probate in the above named court and Farming, Services, 15.95; Susan Davis, that Eric Lynn Schaffer was appointed exServices, 16; Taser International, Services, ecutor of the estate. Any action to set aside 1850; Tg Technical Services, Services, the will must be brought in the district 123.95; Tim Riddle, Reimb, 49.99; U.S. court of said county within the later to ocPost Office, Services, 52; Unified Con- cur of four months from the date of the tracting Services, Services, 1155; Veenstra second publication of this notice or one & Kimm Inc., Services, 3568; Verizon, month from the date of mailing of this noUtilities, 240.06; Williams Machine Shop, tice to all heirs of the decedent and deInc., Services, 90; Windstream, Utilities, visees under the will whose identities are 914.78; , Grand Total , 126551.47; Fund reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be Recap: General , 64655.35; 110, General , forever barred. 3295.85; 335, Old Plant Force Main , Notice is further given that all persons 1782; 336, 14-19 CIP Prof Services, 1786; indebted to the estate are requested to 610, Waste Water , 55032.27; Grand To- make immediate payment to the undertal, 126551.47; signed, and creditors having claims Chapter 7 ACH/Claims: Payroll , against the estate shall file them with the 01.20.17, 18502.73; Payroll ,01.27.17, clerk of the above named district court, as 26787.92; Treasurer state of Iowa, Taxes, provided by law, duly authenticated, for 5591; IPERS, Payroll, 19619.74; AFLAC, allowance, and unless so filed by the later Payroll, 494.04; Collection Service Cen- to occur of four months from the second ter, Payroll, 1536.72;EFTPS, Payroll, publication of this notice or one month 31840.97; Dennis Page,287281 Payroll, from the date of mailing of this notice (un81.42; George Fotiadis,287282 Payroll, less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is 92.35; Mutual of Omaha,287283 Payroll, thereafter forever barred. 516.56; Teamster,287285 Payroll, 180; Dated February 9, 2017. Payroll, United Healthcare,287286 Eric Lynn Schaffer 1838.76; Met Life,287291 Payroll, 325 2nd Street, P.O. Box 172, 2258.69; Sternquist,287278 Project, Truro, IA 50257 Executor of the Estate 41286.05; Iowa Department of Natural Res,287280 Project, 100; Spoke Communication,287278 Services, 4166.75; Austin Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P Attorney for the Executor Taylor,278288 Services, 80; Cody J 200 W. Jefferson Street, Kent,278289 Services, 80; Friends of DeOsceola, IA 50213 pot ,287290 Services, 2000; Met Life,287291 Services, 2258.69; Mutual of Date of second publication: March 9, Omaha,287292 Services, 308.61; United 2017 Healthcare,278293 Services, 29579.65; Payroll ,02.03.17, 18769.6; Payroll , NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 02.10.17, 19311.02; Payroll ,02.17.17, A PUBLIC HEARING PERTAINING 19468.2; TO SEWER RATES AND CHARGES Payroll ,01.06.17, 21003.65; Payroll , AND BUILDING SEWER CONNEC01.13.17, 20081.69; Imagetek ,Storage, TIONS. 245.5; State of Iowa,Sales Tax, 3752; You are hereby notified that a public Grand Total, 291832.31; Fund Recap; hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 7, General , 99466.03; Road Use Tax, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the regularly sched27904.33; Employee Benefits, 96023.43; uled Osceola city council meeting in the Sewer Project, 100; Project , 41286.05; City Hall Council Chambers, Osceola, Sewer Utilty , 27052.47; Grand Total, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting is to in291832.31; Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; form the public proposed ordinance Hooper, aye; Gay, aye; motion carried. amendment pertaining to sewer rates and Motion by Fotiadis and second by charges and building sewer connections. Hooper to enter into 10.......Closed Session All members of the public are invited to Pursuant to 21.5.j: To discuss the purchase attend and may make statements concernor sale of particular real estate only where ing the matter. In addition, comments premature disclosure could be reasonably may be submitted in writing at the time, or expected to increase the price the govern- before at City Hall and said comments mental body would have to pay for that shall be made a part of the public record property or reduce the price the govern- concerning the hearing. mental body would receive for that propOsceola City Council erty. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Walkup, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT ried. CLARKE COUNTY Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay IN THE MATTER OF to exit close session; roll call vote: FoTHE ESTATE OF tiadis, aye; Walkup, aye; Gay, aye; HoopPhyllis W. Connell, Deceased er, aye; motion carried. Probate No. ESPR010064 Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF to direct staff proposed the easement with the deadline of March 1, 2017 to accept APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND the proposal; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (SMALL ESGay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; mo- TATE) To All Persons Interested in the Estate tion carried. Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay of Phyllis W. Connell, Deceased, who To Approve Resolution No. 2017- 05 (A) died on or about February 3, 2017: You are hereby notified that on FebruResolution Ordering Construction Of Certain Public Improvements, Approving Pre- ary 16, 2017, the last will and testament of Phyllis W. Connell, deceased, bearing date liminary Plans, And Fixing A Date For Hearing Thereon And Taking Of Bids. of January 28, 1974 was admitted to proRoll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; bate in the above named court and that Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried. Janice L. Shepard was appointed executor (The full resolution can be found at City of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court Hall or on the City Website.) There being no further business, motion of said county within the later to occur of by Gay and second by Hooper to adjourn four months from the date of the second the meeting at 8:20 PM. All voting aye, publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to motion carried. all heirs of the decedent and devisees unThomas J. Kedley - Mayor Attest: Britanee Ward - Accounting Man- der the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever ager/ Assistant City Clerk barred. Notice is further given that all persons IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT indebted to the estate are requested to FOR CLARKE COUNTY make immediate payment to the under05201 CDDM009952 signed, and creditors having claims ORDER against the estate shall file them with the GARY WAYNE BRAY clerk of the above named district court, as PETITIONER, provided by law, duly authenticated, for VS. allowance, and unless so filed by the later AMY LYNN BRAY to occur of four months from the second RESPONDENT. Petitioner's motion to serve the respon- publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (undent by publication is granted. IT IS SO ORDERED ON THIS DAY less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. 02/16/17. Dated February 17, 2017. 5RFL01 Janice L. Shepard John D. Lloyd, District Court Judge, 301 N. Cedar Fifth Judicial District of Iowa Creston, IA 50801 Executor of the Estate NOTICE TO: To all persons interested in the Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Estate of John E. Knosby, Decedent. Attorney for the Executor The undersigned, Walter Lee Steele, 200 W. Jefferson St. John J. Knosby and Thomas M. Knosby, Osceola, IA 50213 acting as Co-Successor Trustees under a Date of second publication: March 9, Trust, the terms of which provide that the 2017 debts of the Decedent may be paid by the Co-Successor Trustees upon receipt of PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM proper proof thereof. The address of the WATER DISCHARGE Co-Successor Trustees, c/o Tieman, JB Holland Construction, Inc. plans to Spencer & Hicks, LLC is 702 Felix Street, submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa DeSt. Joseph, Missouri 64501. All creditors of the Decedent are no- partment of Natural Resources to be covticed to present their claims to the under- ered under National Pollutant Discharge signed within six (6) months from the date Elimination System (NPDES) General of the first publication of this Notice or be Permit No.2 "Storm Water Discharge Asforever barred. sociated with Industrial Activity for ConWalter Lee Steele, Co-Successor Trustee struction Activities." The storm water discharge will be from John J. Knosby, Co-Successor Trustee Thomas M. Knosby, Co-Successor Trustee construction activity of a borrow site for the Warren County Project IA DOT BRTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FIMX-035-2(423)44--14-91, Bridge ReCLARKE COUNTY placement - County Road G76 over InterIN THE MATTER OF state 35 to be located in Section 31, TownTHE ESTATE OF ship 74, Range 25 in Warren County, Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased Iowa. Probate No. ESPR010063 Storm water will be discharged from 1NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF point source and will be discharged to the APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND South River. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (SMALL ESComments may be submitted to the TATE) Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, To All Persons Interested in the Estate IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL of Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased, RESOURCES, Environmental Protection who died on or about February 1, 2017: Division, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, You are hereby notified that on Febru- IA 50319-0034. The public may review ary 9, 2017, the last will and testament of the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 Marilyn Louise Schaffer, deceased, bear- p.m. Monday through Friday at the above ing date of October 8, 2009 was admitted address after it has been received by the to probate in the above named court and Department. that Eric Lynn Schaffer was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside

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THURSDAY • MARCH 2, 2017

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

Osceola UMWs host World Day of Prayer By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

World Day of Prayer activities will begin 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Osceola United Method Church, 130 W. Grant St. Honoring the impact of both prayer and action, the World Day of Prayer encourages men, women and children of all denominations to pray with — versus for — their fellow man and seek to understand their

challenges. “The idea is to start a prayer chain that starts with the first sunrise and follow it around the world,” says United Methodist Women member Sue Godfrey. “We’re hosting the World Day of Prayer service for anyone locally who can attend.” No one quite remembers how the United Methodist Women in Osceola got involved or how long they’ve led the service each year. They have between 20 and

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My sister has three adult children. Her eldest is much like her mother: She has strong beliefs and opinions and is not reluctant to share them at the necessary time. She attended her church on the Sunday after November elections. And she walked out in the middle of the service because her pastor’s message revolved around football and other fluff. She emailed him and told him how wrong she thought it was for him, at a time when we are immersed in major issues and conflicts, to avoid dealing with them. To his credit he responded to her, agreed with her, and apologized. As Christians enter into the season of Lent, a large number of our neighbors are dealing with great uncertainty and fear. They do not know if or when they may be deported. Children wait for their parents to be taken away. Many Hispanics who are legal residents or citizens face the prospect that spouses or other loved ones may be sent back to the places of their birth, even if they have been here for decades. People avoid law enforcement officials at times when they may be needed, lest perhaps they or a relative be exposed and detained for not hav-

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, Minister Herb Carnagey, 3310 West McLane, 641-342-2720. Sunday 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Worship and Bible Study. www.osceolacoc.org CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333. Sunday - 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting. 11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m. - Relief Society-Priesthood. Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. Family History Center. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Dan Sherman, pastor, 515-962-2060. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 342-6603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA, Weekly small groups - call for info.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, Pastor Chuck Myer, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110. 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Church Service. LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, Victor Lochman, pastor, worship Sunday, 10 a.m.

ing appropriate documentation. To their credit, hundreds of religious leaders in Iowa have spoken out against this brand of cruelty and called for a better solution to our broken immigration policies. Prayer, counsel, and advocacy are being offered from many quarters. In particular, the Methodist organization Justice for Our Neighbors has offered legal assistance for both refugees and immigrants in Iowa, including Osceola, and will continue to do so. Most immigrants come to Iowa for the same reason my grandparents did. They wish to lift themselves out of poverty. Many flee dangerous situations in their homelands. I hear the cry, “Yes, but they entered the country illegally.” If one knows the history of our diplomatic, military and economic relations with Latin American nations, this can be a very cynical response. We have sent troops into Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America dozens of times. We have supported revolutions against legitimately elected governments. We have aided dictatorships who have been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of their own people. In nations like Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, the continued instability contributes to people fleeing north for

By Rev. David Polich,

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., Dr. Al Adams, pastor. Sunday10am worship & fun workshops for kids. Bible study groups: Tuesdays 2pm at the hospital cafe, 3pm at the Homestead library, and 7pm at the church; Thursdays 10am at the church; Saturdays 10am at HyVee Cafe. Please call 641.342.2921 for more info!

Being Fair?” Harkening back to the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), the service not only focuses on sustainable communities but the world as whole. “Environmental changes are putting people out of their homes,” said Godfrey. “It asks the question, ‘Are we doing the best we can to keep our planet sustainable?’” Informed giving The World Day of Prayer holds its motto at heart: “Informed

prayer leads to prayerful action.” The service itself is a testament to sharing more than concern, but real connection, with people around the world. The second half of that motto is realized through donations responsible for funding an endless number of programs. In the past year, World Day of Prayer grants have provided $2,000 for children and teenagers whose parents are struggling with addiction, $5,000 for transportation for women and

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 E. View Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, pastor, 641-3423121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. God’s Service. 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Elders & Deacons meeting. LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Palabras deVida Eterna. Rev. Carlos Tamayo. 2302 N. Main St. Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 11 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 10 a.m., Servicio. Miércoles - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Misioneros. Viernes 6:00 p.m., Hogares. 641-414-5519 OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley. Sunday - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. - Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m. Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com SEVENTH-DAY

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corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo.com. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m. - Church Service. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-3422850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas espanol los domingos 12 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Sunday school. Nursery available after 9 a.m. La Iglesia Metodista Unida Les Invita, Miercoles: Estudios Biblicos 5 p.m., Sabados oracion en las casas, 5 p.m., Domingo: servicio de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 W. Grant St., Pastora: Rosa Maria

Osceola Veterinary Clinic Judy Little DVM 301 South Main • Osceola 641-342-2146

Rich Caves DVM Amanda Burow DVM Amanda Emary DVM Hwy 69 North - Osceola 641-342-2159 Livestock & Horses 641-342-2150 Pets

NEW VIRGINIA GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH- 304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor. 641449-3779, 641-449-3544. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship. Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-449-3421, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Church.

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.

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They would indeed have been better off if a wall had been built long ago to protect them from us. The greatest commandment, as we all know, is to love God with our whole being and our neighbor as ourselves. How exactly to express our love is often complex and difficult to ascertain. What not to do is often more obvious. Tearing up lives and families does not fit well into the call to love.

Rodriguez, 515-344-7221.

Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

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Friday, Feb. 24, the Clarke softball team, headed up by Coach Lindsay Diehl, hosted the seventh annual Divas on the Diamond to introduce younger girls to the sports program. “I am far from a diva,” said Coach Diehl, “but it went with ‘Diamond’ so it has stuck.” Roughly 110 girls attended the event organized by Diehl. Middle and high school softball players, parents and even Diehl’s friends helped with activities and attendees received special shirts that will dou-

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Pictured is dinner during Divas on the Diamond.

ble as a free pass to home softball games. “It is so much fun to the help the kids and they absolutely love it,” said player Alexis Carson.

According to Diehl, the best part of the night is watching the middle and high school girls step up and be leaders. “They are the ones that

make the night special,” she said. “I do the softball side of the night with high school softball players and the other 29 kids and volunteers paint nails, make bracelets, keychains and play fun minute-to-win-it games with them. The kids have a blast, and my hope is they want to become a softball player when they grow up.” Diehl got the idea from a similar program she saw as a student teacher in Indianola. Her first year, 30 children took part. Now? “I range from 90-130 each year,” said Diehl. “I hope they had a great time!”

Clarke MS Solo and Ensemble band top performers

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Thursday, Feb. 23, many Clarke Middle School band members participated in

rehearsed their musical selections and then performed their pieces for a judge. This year, the judge was Oscar Ortiz, the retired band director from Chariton Middle School. First, he listened to each performance. Immediately afterward, Mr. Ortiz offered positive feedback to each performer, as well as suggestions for improvement. Band members Contributed photo earned a rating based upon are Colby Feehan and Emma their performance. After the festival, each performer the Clarke Middle School also received a written balSolo and Ensemble Festi- lot from the judge and an val. These band members award ribbon.

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coursework is applied in real-world scenarios builds on the achievement of the students, encouraging a deeper engagement and commitment to a future-focused perspective.” A policy research study performed by the National Council of Teachers of English found results of standardized or high-stakes testing not only affects the nature of how instructors administer course information, but also narrows curriculum and limits student learning. Much of the information in the study led researchers to suggest policy changes that include diversifying assessments for student achievement as well as helping the students understand how the testing functions in determining future successes and opportunities. “That’s where our Career Academy really hits,” said Jean Bahls, CCS Curriculum Director. “We realize not all kids will be college-bound. Some see that financially and logistically impossible. But through this Career Academy, students can discover a broader world beyond the halls of Clarke Community Schools and have the opportunity to prepare for it.” Local businesses and associations have answered the call for support of the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy. With connections fostered through Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), the administration and Mr. Dave Lydon, the Industrial Tech Courses Instructor, an Industrial Tech Advisory Board – the first of such

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advisory boards planned for the Career Academy program – has been assembled to start the development of a system for helping students prepare for careers in the industrial sector. With that, the board will also work with the school, administrators, and instructors on procuring modern equipment and teaching the skills needed to be successful in the trades. “With the District taking on all the challenges associated with the Career Academy, the CCDC wanted to facilitate ongoing communication between the business community and the District Staff,” said Bill Trickey, Executive Director of the CCDC. “As we reached out to the business community for membership in this first Advisory Board, we found a real willingness to participate in this very important process.” Clarke Schools’ Career Academy Industrial Tech Advisory Board members

are: Susan Miller - Altec, Inc. Dave Opie - Clarke Electric Cooperative Jason A Gibbs - Clarke Electric Cooperative Joe Greving - Iowa Steel Dan Zielke - Hormel Foods Kerry Richardson - Miller Products, Co. James Rawson - Paul Mueller Company Tom Kober - Salford Group Doug Hamilton - Simco Drilling Equipment, Inc. Dave Lyden - Clarke Community Schools Jean Bahls - Clarke Community Schools William Trickey - CCDC As members of the Clarke Community Schools Industrial Tech Advisory Board, their input, support, and experience will help Clarke Community Schools facilitate and foster a deeper understanding of future career options and skills for trades available outside secondary

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ceola residents through the decades. “I’m thankful for Mickey and Bernard, the opportunity they gave me to be a partner with them,” said Foote. “It’s been a good 26 years.” Be sure to keep an eye out for future updates in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.

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Mr. Ortiz selected Colby Feehan, son of Stacey and Ron Feehan, to receive the outstanding seventh grade performance award for his snare drum solo. Emma Bolton, daughter of Tricia and Randy Bolton, received two outstanding eighth grade performance awards for her snare drum solo and her xylophone solo. All Clarke Middle School Band Members are students of Christie Averweg. Emma Bolton also takes additional percussion and piano lessons from Rachel McCoy.

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