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Enjoy breakfast with the bunny, easter egg hunts, coloring contests and more 8 a.m. Saturday, April 15, downtown.

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Thursby leaves Lakeside Hotel & Davenport training service dog for veterans Casino

By HILARY FERRAND

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Armed with the skills to protect wounded warriors, Puppy Jake service dogs learn to “block,” “watch,” and perform other maneuvers that help protect veterans against post-traumatic stress triggers. Their training takes them into diverse environments to prepare for their jobs, anticipating and reacting to challenges on behalf of their human charges.

Osceola residents will have a chance to get involves with one English lab’s journey through the program thanks to local foster mom Shanna Davenport.

Elmer is only 12-weeksold, but he’s already well on his way to becoming an American hero. His classes started Tuesday, April 4.

“We’ve learned our name, and we’re doing crate training,” said Davenport. “They have to learn to go to the bathroom on command. We give them one minute to ‘get busy,’ they call it.”

Through the next 18 to 24 months, Elmer will go on trips to from coast to coast to acclimate himself to various terrain and social situations. He’ll be required to “get busy” without pause, whether on the beach or in a parking lot. The program utilizes clicker training and

Friday, April 7, was the final day on the job for Lakeside Hotel & Casino General Manager Bob Thursby.

According to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Affinity Gaming, a replacement will be named in coming weeks.

There’s no word yet on what the future holds for Thursby, who came to Lakeside in Jan. 2009 after a seven-year stint at Affinity’s Mark Twain Casino in La Grange, Missouri.

“I have enjoyed working with Bob and wish him well in the future,” said Bill Trickey, executive director of the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC). “Managing through a bankruptcy and a change in ownership had to present him with enormous challenges. Through

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it all he kept a steady hand on the business.”

Affinity Gaming was aquisitioned by Z Capital Partners, L.L.C., in December 2016 after several years of slumping revenues.

Other changes took place at the casino boat Thursby over the winter months, including a revamped menu and buffet selection and the introduction of new tech-based game machines.

Bogumil said Thursby is leaving Affinity on good terms.

The CCDC will continue to work with the casino in order to make the most of the gaming arrangement with the city and county.

Trickey said, “We look forward to meeting his replacement.”

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Pictured is Puppy Jake Foundation foster mom Shanna Davenport with Gemma and Elmer.

positive reinforcement to guide the dogs into learning what they have to do.

“It’s been so different from what I have done before,” said Davenport. “We have to kind of let them figure it out. I can’t tell him.

We have to let him work through it.”

“We don’t teach dogs, we do what’s called shaping,” said Nancy Saltzstein, who manages the office for the Puppy Jake Foundation in Urbandale, as well as fostering. “Basically, letting the dog figure something out on

its own.”

To aid in this special training, all of the dogs are fed by hand until they are 10- or 11- months-old. Kibble is rewarded whenever the puppy completes a task as expected.

“You force them to think about what’s getting the reward,” said Saltzstein.

“That’s so, if they sense their veteran is getting nervous, they can find a way to make things better. It teaches them to think. That’s why it takes two years to train a dog.”

Sessions start out short, sweet and in multitude. As dogs get older and become more intuitive, training changes to more intense, indepth sessions fewer times each day.

“My dog in training right now is 17 months,” said Saltzstein. “We might train once a day by going to a mall for an hour.”

The process is the foster parent’s biggest challenge.

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American State Bank celebrates 30 years

By HILARY FERRAND

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The year was 1987, and one of Osceola’s two financial institutions was going under. Five local families with a eye for finance saw an opportunity to turn things around while creating more jobs and expanding investment opportunities for everyone in town.

Jim Schipper is no longer the president of American State Bank, but he’s ready to celebrate the impact it has had on Osceola for the last Schipper 30 years — and what it took to get there.

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failed Osceola State Bank and Trust Company. It was interesting,” said Schipper.

“We had a town meeting at the high school gymnasium and a question-and-answer public session. It was quite an event.”

According to an article in the April 30, 1987 edition of the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, the Osceola State Bank was declared insolvent and was closed 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1987 by State Superintendent of Banking William Bernau. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took over the bank’s $8.3 million in deposits.

Schipper, along with four other area residents, stepped up to the plate and pitched the FDIC a winning proposal. They would establish Osceola Bancorporation and purchase Osceola State Bank’s deposits as newly chartered American

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State Bank. Creating a new bank to take over the assets meant continued service for customers of Osceola State Bank, nearly half of which were holders of residential loans.

Osceola Bancorporation paid $62,558 to buy the majority of the failed bank’s assets, though the FDIC retained around $3.3 million worth of bad loans. Schipper and his team also had to contribute an additional $600,000 to the new bank’s capital.

Officers of the newly minted American State Bank included: President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Schipper, Senior Vice President Forest Lewis, and Board of Directors: W. J. Emary of Osceola, Robert Garnett of Des Moines, Fred Reed, Jr., of Truro.

Now chairman of the board, Schipper is staying focused on the future.

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“The two-classroom mobile unit will need carpet, ceiling tile and lights. The frame is good. The floor is very good,” said Clarke Superintendent Steve Seid at Monday night’s school board meeting.

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“We’re planning a retreat next month with our board to take a look at our 30 years of success and how to build on that,” he said, and there’s plenty to think about.

Over the past 30 years, American State Bank has expanded to two Osceola locations, it’s original spot at 1000 Jeffreys Drive and another downtown at 101 S. Main St., along with a branch in Winterset and another in Lamoni. Resources have grown to $185 million in assets and $18 million in capital.

As for festivities, the bank’s 30th anniversary, which kicks off official Monday, April 24, will see a mixture of internal and customer-focused appreciation programs. The current contest running in the pages of the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune gives readers a chance to win a grill or one of 30 $30

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POLICE REPORT Homer Martin Freeborn, 56, of Des Moines was charged with forgery 1:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Lakeside Hotel & Casino.

According to an Osceola Police report, Freeborn attempted to exchange a counterfeit $100 bill for change.

When the teller marked the bill and the mark indicated the bill was a forgery, Freeborn grabbed the bill and put it in his pocket.

Freeborn was released on his own recognizance.

— — — — — — Michael Ray Nelson-Rhiner, 33, of Des Moines was charged with driving under suspension 2:17 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Lakeside Hotel & Casino.

He was released on $300 cash bond.

— — — — — — Jessica Jo Hendrickson, 31, 909 Blakes Lane, was charged with fifth-degree theft 1:35 p.m. Wednesday,

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April 5, at Dollar General.

According to an Osceola Police report, Hendrickson admitted to placing items in her purse with the intention of leaving the store without paying for them.

Bond is not known.

— — — — — — Troy Christopher Ryan Page, 29, 307 S. Kossuth, was charged with third-degree attempted burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at American State Bank off the square.

According to an Osceola Police report, Page was seen in camera footage attempting to break into the bank’s ATM. Bond is not known.

— — — — — — Rodney Lee McBride, 32, 130 N. Park St., was charged with failure to appear and possession of drug paraphernalia 1:24 a.m. Thursday, April 6, in the 200 block of

South Main Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, McBride had a black metal pipe in his possession used to smoke marijuana.

Bond is not known.

— — — — — — Mary Jocindy Demichelis, 39, of Humeston and Jason Robert Gray, 29, 331 S. Filmore St. were both charged with violating a no-contact order 2:23 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the 100 block of West Pearl Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, officers saw Demichelis in a car with Gray on West Pearl Street.

The couple has a protective order in place, entered on Jan. 23, 2017.

Each party was released on $300 cash bond.

— — — — — — Donald Loren Olson, 106 E. Jefferson St., reported the theft of a miter saw between 10:30 a.m. Monday, March

27, and 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, from a rental unit at Southern Iowa Storage.

Loss estimate is $700.

— — — — — — An employee of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 101 E. Vie Place, reported a break in 9:10 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the facility.

Nothing was stolen.

— — — — — — Chloe Dawn Tully, 117 N. Main St., reported an attempted burglary between 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Mane Attraction.

Nothing was stolen.

— — — — — — An employee of Casey’s General Store, 100 W. McLane St., reported the theft of Black Velvet whiskey 10:20 a.m. Monday, April 10, from the convenience store.

Loss estimate is $20.58.

Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash An investigation is ongoing after an accident 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at 1030 S. Main St. According to Iowa State

Patrol reports, Porter Sproll, 82, of Osceola, driving a 1997 Ford, was headed south on Highway 69 and made a U-turn at the Clarke

ACCIDENT REPORT No citations were issued after an accident 6:48 p.m.

Monday, April 3, at Pilot Travel Center.

According to an Osceola Police report, James Milton Trembath, 58, of Promise City was backing into a parking space with a 2018 International truck and trailer when he struck a parked, occupied 2000 Freightliner tractor trailer.

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

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No citations were issued after an accident 2:58 p.m.

Thursday, April 6, in the Walmart parking lot.

According to an Osceola Police report, Deanna Michelle Nellis, 20, of Grand River was backing out of a parking space in a 2005 Ford when she struck Cassie Renee Grubbs, 25, of Osceola, driving a 2003 Ford.

Damage estimates are $250 to Nellis’ vehicle and $1,500 to Grubbs vehicle.

REAL ESTATE The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of Clarke County Recorder Pennie Gonseth. The price is an estimate based on transfer stamps needed at the rate of 80-cents per $500 of transaction. If no price is listed, the transaction was less than $500 or no money was involved in the transaction

at this time.

Michael and Tara Foote Warranty Deed to John Alex and Megan Wick, Township 71, Range 27, Section 24, $865,000.00 Glenda W Soll Warranty Deed to Michael R and Teresa L Jackson, Township 72, Range 27, Section 7, $172,260.00 Manuel C and Maria A Camacho Warranty Deed to David Vasquez, Atkin’s Addition, Block 7, Lot 9, $65,000.00 Kirk and Jill C Opdahl Warranty Deed to Daniel J and Jodi M Opdahl, Township 71, Range 26, Section 28, $225,875.00 Castle 2016 LLC Warranty Deed to Kathleen Johnson, Original Osceola, Block 10, Lot 1, $29,000.00 Leroy Wilbert Boone Estate Court Officer Deed to Cougar Canyon LLC, Township 73, Range 26, Section 8, $ 150,750.00

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Mark and Kathleen Johnson Warranty Deed to Kevyn R and Maigan J Mumaw, Original Murray, Block 41, Lots 1 and 4 , $ 87,000.00 Marquis Farms Inc. Warranty Deed to Daran and Stephanie Becker, Township 72, Range 24, Section 20, $142,500.00 Michael R and Stephanie A Gilbert Warranty Deed to Gregory A and Susan R Gilbert, Township 71, Range 25, Section 3, $167,500.00 Olin Farms Inc. Warranty Deed to Western Roots Ventures LLC, Township 72, Range 25, Section 24, $144,000.00 Western Roots Ventures LLC Warranty Deed to M & B Investments LLC, Township 72, Range 25, Section 24, $225,000.00 Clarke County Sheriff, Thomas S Frazier, First National Bank of Omaha, and America State Bank Sheriff’s Deed to Bill Kelso, Township 71, Range 26, Section 11, $40,000.00

Lift LLC Warranty Deed to Rodney W and Brenda J Heston, Township 73, Range 25, Sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, $ 450,000.00

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Sprolls, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was transported to Methodist Hospital by air ambulance.

Jackson was killed in the crash. His funeral services have been set for 10:30

a.m. Thursday, April 13, at Kale Funeral Home with interment at Hebron Cemetery in Clarke County.

Visitation with the family was held 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday.

Memorials may be directed to his family for a fitting tribute at a later date.

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POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE REPORTS Osceola Police officers answered 357 calls for service in March, a slight decrease from February.

Officers initiatied 230 contacts in March. Officers investigated 13 accidents in March, a decrease of three from the month prior, issued 48 citations and handed out 68 written and 39 verbal warnings. Officers arrested 34 peope on

57 separate charges.

The Osceola Volunteer Fire Department responded to two car fires, two alarm calls, on ambulance assist, 11 grass fires and one structure fire. Firefighters spent 176.5 man hours on 17 total calls for March.

They also spent 105 hours involved in training, maintenance and education.

Clarke County audit report filed Hunt & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, today released an audit report on Clarke County, Iowa.

The County had local tax revenue of $16,593,669 for the year ended June 30, 2016, which included $1,572,343 in tax credits

from the state and $246,322 in gaming tax. The County forwarded $11,480,517 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the County.

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Clarke students weigh future employment opportunities Over the past four years, the juniors and seniors in Osceola’s Clarke Community School District have taken a special day out of their study routine to learn more about the local employment landscape in Osceola and Clarke County. With the partnership of Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), Southwest Iowa Community College (SWCC), and Iowa Works, over 45 students spent an entire day recently, learning how a future in Clarke County may look during the Career and Tech Ed (CTE) Day. Starting the day in the auditorium, the students listened to and participated in job discussions lead by Clarke staff. Representatives from local businesses also spoke on the unique aspects of employment and

employment opportunities within their companies.

From college and education requirements to entry-level pay scale, the students were given the ins-and-outs of navigating their future employment.

“It’s always interesting to see where today’s students are looking for future careers,” said Bill Trickey, CCDC executive director. “The traditional ‘high school, then college, then life-long career’ path has changed dramatically. With apprenticeships and other options, a four-year degree isn’t always the most logical next step.”

Joey Rutledge, Kyle Ransom, and Peyton Gilbert, the team from Gilbert Plumbing and Heating spoke about one option available to soon-to-be-graduates: work apprenticeships. With the

apprenticeships, available in HVAC and other trades, candidates are able to work through necessary skill sets toward certifications that offer higher pay in a shorter time than some students spend in college. These certifications also offer consistent employment opportunities from Osceola businesses as well as others throughout the nation.

Many job opportunities throughout Osceola are centered around skilled trades.

A number of them don’t necessarily require a college degree, but they do require special certification or classes that can be taken through the business or through programs offered at SWCC. While discussing his experiences with the students, Rutledge said, “It doesn’t cost you anything to try, and it’s some-

thing you can take with you - from Journeyman to Master Craftsman. It’s an accomplishment that will serve me for the rest of my life.”

When the morning’s session was over, the students divided themselves into two

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“We don’t anticipate that anytime soon,” said Seid, who also said the modular units would be placed at the elementary school. “We feel comfortable with one of those [modular units] being a sixth grade. It would be located right outside where the sixth-grade classes are, so it just made sense.”

Keeping the modular units at the elementary would also prevent them from interfering with potential construction at the middle/high school facility. The board voted to get more information on the costs needed to refurbish the donated unit and to make certain of how much extra room is needed.

The search for lasting solutions Modular classrooms are not the end of the road for Clarke’s expansion plans.

The board listened to a presentation Monday night

by Paul Newhart of Estes Construction, an Iowa company working alongside school districts to assess and design projects of all kinds.

Along with the Iowa Association of School Boards, they created the Iowa Construction Advocate Team (ICAT) in 2009. The program helps member school boards receive qualified advice regarding renovation plans to ensure work is done well, in adherence with budget plans and in a timely manner.

“Districts were spending

$60,000, $70,000, $80,000 on these assessments,” said Newhart, “they’d have a book [of information] at the end, but they wouldn’t have a project.”

Through ICAT, these assessments are available at a fraction of the cost and lead to a comprehensive plan capable of taking them from the first step to the last.

Estes Construction has worked with over 140 schools through ICAT. The streamlined process allows districts to move swiftly through each stage of development, covering everything from identifying a school’s needs to options for financing and help in finding reliable contractors to perform the work.

Newhart also discussed 21st century or future classrooms and the projects currently in progress in cities like Creston and Charles City. The spaces are designed around a different style of learning and teaching. This is key, he said, to keeping up with the world’s developing economy.

“If I had a building like that, I’d stay another 12 years in education,” quipped Helgevold.

Changes are coming to Clarke slowly, but surely, and certainly done with an eye toward the best practices of future learning. Stay tuned to the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune as details unfold.

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“I’m really proud of the people we have and the 48 jobs that were created with this bank,” said Schipper.

“We have outstanding staff who consistently take care of our customers and cause our bank to perform at its best.”

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Estimated costs to refurbish the interior of the donated modular building is $6,000. In comparison, leasing a new unit would cost approximately $35,000 for a two-year lease contract, before customization. According to Seid, at least two modular units would be needed.

“I’m okay with a used trailer, fixing it up, but by the next board meeting I’d really like to have it figured out, so if we need another classroom, we get that figured out before school starts,” said At-Large Board Member Brian Crawford. “Get that done during the summer months.”

At an earlier meeting Monday, March 27, board members expressed their frustration with the lack of communication with building administrators concerning how much space was needed. As for the idea of constructing a new building, the majority of the board did not consider it an affordable option, particularly when there are areas of the existing middle/high school campus available for expansion.

Educators, like District 5 Board Member Lori Helgevold, encouraged moving the sixth-grade class to the middle/high school.

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prizes. The bank’s traditional booth at the Iowa State Fair will be transformed into what Schipper described as a “hot dog stand on steroids.”

More than anything, this will be a year of introspection and investment in the

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The painting class is one of many art classes and workshops sponsored by the Clarke Area Arts Council in Osceola. Contact Mary Ellen Kimball at 641-342-4272 for additional information about upcoming programs.

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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY • APRIL 13, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Larry Anderson Chariton

What did they say about education?

Aug.4,1789, The Northwest Ordinance-”Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools,and ·the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”/ James Madison-2nd annual message to congressDec.S,1810-”A well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people.”/ Laws and statutes for students of 1643 college- “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well the main end of his life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life (John 17:3) .”/Cotton Mather-”much religion was a friend unto good literature.”/ At college graduation by Monsieur Guitton-“Avoid pride, sloth, and antichrist. “/ Ben. Rush-signer of Declaration“Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals· and principles of mankind.”/ Declaration says-”The Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God ... all Men are created equal,they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ... Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World.”/ Federalist No. 55, by Hamilton or Madison, discusses the necessity in a Republican (representative) form of government for both electors and those elected to be of good character.’’/ Ben. Rush, the father of public schools, 1786- “The only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid on the foundation of religion. Without this there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty, and Rosie Partridge, Iowa CCI Member Wall Lake

Counties across Iowa are taking a stand on factory farms. More and more boards of supervisors are calling for a factory farm moratorium.

Why? One reason is because the Master Matrix — a scoring system included in factory farm applications — is a failure. Legislators created it 15 years ago to give communities more protections from

liberty is the object and life of all republican governments. “ / William Penn, May 5, 1682“that .. which makes a good constitution must keep it vie: men of wisdom and virtue, .. must be carefully propagated by a virtuous education of youth.”/ Theodore Roosevelt- “to educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”/ Noah Webster- “Education .. forms the moral characters of men, and morals are the basis of government, Education should therefore be the first care of a legislature .. furnishing of them the best men for teachers ... a good system of education should be the first article in the code of political regulations .. establish an effectual system for preserving morals,than to correct by penal statutes the ill effects of a bad system ... the education of youth .. lays the foundation on which both law and gospel rest for success .. to give them a religious education is indispensable and immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties ... in the family are formed the elements of civil governments .. family discipline is the model of all social order .. respect for the law and the magistrate begins in the respect for parents ... the parent who neglects to restrain and govern his child .. corrupts him,is the enemy of the community ... “/ G. Washington“refined education on mind... reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”/ Noah Webster- “Education is useless without the bible ..

The Bible was America’s basic text book in all fields” ...l828- “the Christian religion is the most important and

one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed ... the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people ... “/ Noah Webster had funds appropriated for education and declared government was responsible-” Discipline our youth in early life in sound maxims of moral, political and religious duties.”/ Thomas Dilworth published his schoolbook in 1740, its first lesson of three letters long, ”No man may put off the Law of God. The Way of God is no ill Way. My Joy is in God all the Day.A bad Man is a Foe to God.” Noah Webster (Schoolmaster to America) used only Dilworth’s book and the Bible.

Thomas Dilworth said“(rescue) poor creatures from the Slavery of Sin and satan by setting the word of God for a Lantern to our feet and a light to our Paths.”/ Henry Fielding- “Public schools are the nurseries of all vice and immorality.”/ Ben Franklin- “A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every district-all studied and as they merit-are the principal support of virtue, morality and civil liberty.”/1636 University declared the purpose of the college was to “train a literate clergy.”/ Oliver Wendell Holmes, March 8, 1931 on his 90th birthday- “Young man, the secret of mysuccess is that at an early age I discovered I was not God.”/ Abe Lincoln“the philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.”/ Get a copy of the first textbooks in America such as ‘The New England Primer’ and you will see the difference.

factory farm pollution — but that hasn’t happened. Today, Iowa has more polluted water and more factor farms than ever. The Master Matrix is so lax, applicants only need 440 out of 880 points to pass.

And, it’s not local control: approval is all up to the DNR. People are fed up.

Let’s strengthen the Master Matrix. It won’t solve our water crisis, but it could be a big step in the right direction.

Iowa Citizens for

Community Improvement is “on tour” to hear from everyday people about what they’d like changed in the Master Matrix.

We’re using this information to pressure the DNR to overhaul the current system. Our group in Lorhville came up with a long list of items to address, but surely there are more.

Go to CCI’s website (www.iowacci.org) to find a meeting near you to provide input. Your voice needs to be heard!

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OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

BACK IN TIME Aviation day

By Marie White, Clarke County Historical Society

“In the summer of 1912 an Aviation Day was held at Osceola.

On the brick paving in a tent on the north side of the square there was an airplane for people to look at.

Longtime Osceola resident, teacher and history buff Melvin Goeldner remembered attending the event. He stated he was not sure what made him feel so wise at a young age of fourteen but he spent some time explaining

features of the plane to his father and brother Leslie not realizing a girl about his age had been standing behind them.

At what was probably the close of his lecture the girl said to him, “You think you’re smart but

you’re nothing but a sassy boy.” Her reaction startled him.

He wished he had asked her name.

Even though when he was the age of 94, he thought she might still be living and he could thank her for the lesson she gave him on humility.”

The Fry Times

By Joel Fry,

House District 27 Representative

Texting and Driving SF 234 was approved by the Senate and was subsequently approved by the House this week. This bill simply upgrades texting and driving from a secondary offense to a primary offense. SF 234 allows for drivers to use their phones in handsfree mode and regular mode as well as using their phone as a GPS. It allows for peace of-

Across 1. Au ___ 5. Tender spots 10. Clearasil target 14. “Cast Away” setting 15. Village 16. Fizzles out 17. Journey 19. Above 20. Less taxing 21. One wife at a time 23. Come together 25. Honoree’s spot 26. Have second thoughts 29. ___ de deux 32. Bore 35. Brews 36. Big end 38. “___ we having fun yet?”

39. Band booking 40.

Women’s loose gowns 41. Bug 42. “The Three Faces of ___” 43. Frothy 44. 100 centavos 45. Brief brawl 47. Alkaline liquid 48. Assail 49. Song and dance, e.g.

51. “Fudge!”

53. Sensible 57. Bon mot 61. Cuckoos 62. Unorthodox or radical 64. Barfly’s binge 65. Musical show 66. Wizard 67. “Green Gables” girl 68. Swiss capital 69. Checked out

ficers to pull someone over for a suspected violation of texting while driving. However, it does notmake texting and driving a moving violation. The fine for this remains $30.

This bill changes the definition of “electronic message” to include images visible on the screen of a hand-held electronic communication device including a text-based message, an instant message, a portion of electronic mail, an internet site, a social media application, or a

3. Misfortunes 4. System of rule 5. Mixes up 6. Electrical unit 7. Be itinerant 8. “Cogito ___ sum” 9. Devote, as time 10. Slowly, to a conductor 11. A city like Rome and the Vatican 12. Advertising sign 13. Catch a glimpse of 18. Back 22. “Bellefleur” author

game. This update now includes applications such as Facebook and Snapchat.

According to National Conference of State Legislatures, 46 states have already banned texting and Fry driving and there are 14 states that have prohibited drivers from using hand-held devices while driving.

24. A helix 26. Earnings 27. Breathing 28. Plant life 30. Anxious 31. Put (away) 33. Clear, as a disk 34. Cache 36. “A pox on you!”

37. Pewter containing 80% tin 40. Former capital of Japan 44. Pseudonym used by

authors 46. Sad; sorrowful 48. Two-masted vessel 50. Eat or drink rapidly 52. Montezuma, e.g.

53. Pro ___ 54. Soon, to a bard 55. Affirm 56. ___ lamp 58. Civil War side, with “the” 59. Halftime lead, e.g.

60. Cattail, e.g.

63. Mother Teresa, for one

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THURSDAY • APRIL 13, 2017

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Autistic student takes the lead in raising awareness

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

MURRAY — Self-advocacy is an important step for autistic people in gaining the understanding and services needed to live fulfilling lives. It’s a journey many individuals don’t begin until well past graduation. With the help of family and teachers at Murray School, one student is starting the pro-

cess early.

Friday, April 7, fifth grader Hayden Halverson held his second-annual bake sale in an effort to raise autism awareness and funds for future research.

Halverson, son of Joe and Darcy Halverson of Murray, is a low-functioning autistic student, currently the only one at the school with the diagnosis, according to his special education teacher

Debbie Aldrich. This is the second year Halverson has held the bake sale during April for Autism Awareness Month.

“While Hayden is a fifthgrade student, his abilities are not the same as his sameaged peers. At school, aside from working with numbers, letters, colors and shapes, Hayden does a lot of work on learning to request his needs and wants and communicating with a communication device,” said Aldrich.

“Hayden also does a lot of work with life skills, including learning signs in public, how to purchase items at a store, household chores and job tasks.”

According to national resource and support network Autism Now, the autism spectrum includes a range of neurodevelopmental disorders which lead to challenges in verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction. These disorders often manifest as rigid, repetitive interests, behaviors and activities.

Autistic individuals also have higher rates of developmental delays, sensory disorders, gastrointestinal problems, seizures, sleeping disorders, depression and anxiety. Symptoms vary widely among people on the spectrum, posing a unique challenge to awareness pro-

Contributed photo

Pictured are Shelley West, Hayden Halverson and Debbie Aldrich working the cookie sale.

grams.

Combined, these issues can make it very difficult for autistic people to make and maintain friendships or take part in activities.

“We use a curriculum with Hayden called Unique Learning Systems. One of the units included holding a cookie sale. The lessons provided skills needed for baking the cookies – adapted recipes, how to advertise for the sale, and counting coins when selling the cookies,” said Aldrich. “So, at school, we – Hayden’s one-to-one paraprofessional, Shelley West, Hayden and myself – followed the adapted recipes to make the cookies, and sold them later that week after posting his fliers.”

The bake sale, largely

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Pictured is Murray fifth-grader, Hayden Halverson, baking cookies for his Autism Awareness bake sale.

held for school students and personnel, sold out within a few minutes last year, so the team planned on baking even more this year. HyVee donated funds to help cover the additional costs.

“Last year, Hayden raised just under $60 from his cookies and donations that people made to him and the proceeds were sent to Autism Speaks in care of his name,” said Aldrich.

This year?

“Hayden’s sale went

great,” said Aldrich.

“Hayden raised $268, so he did much better this year.”

The bake sale is an important demonstration of the ability for autistic people to live independent, inclusive, productive lives as part of their communities.

Plus, it’s providing him with a way he can raise funds for research that will improve quality of life for all autistic people.

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revenue to finance County operations, a 2.0 percent increase from the prior year. Other revenue included charges for services of $708,956, operating grants, contributions, and restricted interest of $2,882,445, capital grants and contributions of $1,140,381, unrestricted investment earnings of $11,457 and other general revenues of $39,397.

Expenses for County operations totaled $8,303,320, a 2.3 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses included $3,565,961 for roads and transportation, $1,901,034 for public safety and legal services, and $1,005,242 for administration.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the County Auditor’s office, in the office of Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of State’s website at https:// auditor.iowa.gov/audit-reports.

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OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Thomas Kedley, Mayor Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Douglas Gay, and Dave Walkup.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

THURSDAY • APRIL 13, 2017

‘Making God Laugh’ in Amana

Courtesy Lily Allen-Duenas

Pictured are Marquetta Senters and David Q. Combs

AMANA — “Making God Laugh” opens on April 20 and runs through May 14 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

This brand new comedy follows one typical, and very funny, American family over the course of 30 years’ worth

of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children — a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star — all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives.

As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations. Written by

OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore 641.342.2334 Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor Cory Danley, Student Ministries Pastor Sunday – 9 am Worship Service and Bible Classes 10:30 am Worship Service and Power Kids Wednesday – 7 pm Kid’s Activities, FocalPoint Youth & ReFuel for Adults Web site: www.lifepointministies.net

By Rev. David Polich,

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.

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

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

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., 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!

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day marks his death on the cross. Easter Sunday, of course, is the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord from the tomb.

In an earlier part of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. Peter rises to the occasion and says he is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. Peter immediately rises to the top of the class. However, when Jesus says he has to go to Jerusalem to suffer and die and then rise, Peter protests, “God forbid, Lord. No such thing will ever happen to you.” It is beyond the disciple’s comprehension and certainly his own desire for how the future will unfold.

In a similar way, Jesus humbles himself by washing the disciples’ feet the night of the Last Supper. Peter protests again, “You will never wash my feet.” But Jesus by this action drives home what kind of Messiah he is. He

Every year during Holy Week the Osceola Ministerial Association offers a Good Friday service focusing on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. On Friday, April 14, we will gather again. This year we will be hosted by Lifepoint Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St. Rev. Mike Albert, the local HCI hospice chaplain, will offer the reflection. To accommodate those working, we will begin at 12:10 pm and end about 12:50 pm.

Holy Week is the culmination of each of the four Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with Jesus’ entry into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Maundy (or Holy) Thursday is the day of Jesus’ Last Supper and his washing of the feet of the disciples. Good Fri-

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.

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.

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.

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

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

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-3422850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas espanol los domingos 12 p.m.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Woodburn Mason Lodge celebrates 150th anniversary

By HILARY FERRAND OST news editor

hferrand@osceolaiowa.com The first mention of the Freemasons comes from a poem written over 600 years ago. The first Grand Lodge was established in Europe in 1599. Iowa’s first was recorded in 1840, and after 27 years, Unity Lodge #212 would start in Woodburn. Who know they’d still be going 150 years laters?

10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, the Iowa Grand Lodge is making the trip to Woodburn to rededicate the lodge there in celebration of the group’s sesquicentennial. The public is invited to attend.

“We’re just a small lodge,

22 or 23 members — guys from Woodburn or with Woodburn ties,” said former secretary Dennis Lothry. “We manage to get out a couple scholarships just about every year.”

The lodge also puts out a newsletter called “Trestle Board,” in which Masons share news and sometimes stories.

“I’ve been told time and time again it’s a folksy publication,” said Lothry.

The regular stories he shares, “Life and Times of a Farm Boy in Town,” have generated enough interest to prompt Lothry to write a book. The group’s newsletter already has more subscribers than the lodge has members. Issues are sent out to 17 states and

Holy Week

St. Bernard Catholic Church

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

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

Sean Grennan.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 13, 2017

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CLARKE TENNIS

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD

Hurdlers lead Clarke girls track at Creston Good start to season for Clarke tennis teams

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

CRESTON — Clarke’s girls track and field team, along with Interstate 35 and the rest of the teams at Monday’s Lady Panther Relays battled through the elements.

A strong north wind put a tremendous chill in the air, hampering times and making conditions less than ideal to run in.

The Lady Indians found a number of positives to take away from the meet.

Shenandoah won the meet with 116 points. Clarke was fourth with 41 points.

Interstate 35 was fifth with 22 points.

“We do what we’ve got to do,” said Clarke coach Christa Subbert. “Our times definitely weren’t the greatest. The girls got down on themselves. It’s hard to get personal bests on a night like this.”

Hurdling events led Clarke’s efforts. The shuttle hurdle relay quartet of Solanna Zimmerman, Ashlynn Oehlert, Chynna Beydler and Bailey Zimmerman took first in 1 minute, 13.97 seconds. Bailey Zimmerman was first in the 100-meter hurdles, with Solanna Zimmerman second.

“Our shuttle hurdle for the first time ran with all four regular girls,” Subbert said. “The 100 meter hurdles did really good. They scored us quite a few points.”

Now the Lady Indians are looking to nurse themselves

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

Clarke’s tennis teams had a quality start to their season last week.

On Thursday, the girls picked up a 9-0 win at Southwest Valley.

The Lady Indians had some solid wins at the top three singles positions, then dominated the lower half to lead 6-0. Clarke won both doubles matches, and Southwest Valley forfeited at number OST photo by SCOTT VICKER Clarke’s Sarah Davis, right, hands the baton off to Caitlin Clark during the sprint medley three douMorris bles. relay at Monday’s Lady Panther Relays in Creston.

The In800 sprint medley — 1.

Shepherd, Cayla Maitlen), dian boys picked up a 7-2 back to health.

Creston, 2:02.97; 2. Clarke 1:59.79. win over Southwest Valley, “We’ve had a few lit- (Ashlynn Oehlert, Hayley 100 meter hurdles — 1. Bailey tle injuries,” Subbert said. Gilbert, Sarah Davis, Caitlin Zimmerman, Clarke, 16.96; 2. also on Thursday.

2:07.27.

Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, Clarke led 5-1 after sin“Hopefully we’re getting Clark), 3000 meter run — 1. Claire 17.13; 6. Allyson Young, I35, gles, winning the first five over them. Hopefully they’ll Campbell, Shen, 12:02.87.

18.16; 9. Kirsten Schirm, I35, matches. The Indians also 4x800 — 1. Creston, 11:11.18; 18.75. be peaking towards the end 5. Clarke (Chelsea Mendez, 800 meter run — 1. Jessica of the season when it mat- Anna Farlow, Tisha Bulis, Jackson, Shen, 2:40.69; 6. won at number one and two Vanessa Vega), 13:36.34.

Cheyenne Hiatt, I35, 2:48.98; 9. doubles. ters most.”

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Lizzy Parish, I35, 3:06.89.

Large school team results — On Friday, the Indian Clarke (Solanna Zimmerman, 200 meter dash — 1. Karmyn 1. Shenandoah 116; 2. Creston boys earned an 8-1 win over Ashlynn Oehlert, Chynna Pickens, Shen, 28.9; 8. Sarah 111.5; 3. Atlantic 81.5; 4. Clarke Beydler, Bailey Zimmerman), Davis, Clarke, 30.36; 11. Victoria Saydel.

41; 5. Interstate 35 22; 6.

1:13.97.

Gutierrez, I35, 33.13; 12.

Clarinda 21.

Clarke won five of the six 100 meter dash — 1. Charity Cheyanne Loomis, I35, 33.15.

Discus — 1. Hannah Hood, Crest, 106-08; 12. Taylor Kartchner, Clarke, 66-7; 13.

Audrey Kindred, Clarke, 50-10.

High Jump — 1. Breanna Wallace, Crest, 5-1; 6. Kirsten Schirm, I35, 4-4.

Long Jump — 1. MaKenna Hudson, Crest, 14-8.5; 2. Caitlin Clark, Clarke, 14-11; 6. Allyson Young, I35, 14-00.75; 10. Ashley Struth, 13-00.5.

Shot put — 1. Hannah Hood, Crest, 41-9.5; 6. Carli McCuddin, I35, 24-6; 12. Taylor-Dawn Miler, Clarke, 22-5; 13. Taylor Kartchner, Clarke, 20-8.

Williams, Atl, 13.79; 10.

Samantha Parmer, I35, 15.96; 11. Jaylen Bush, I35, 16.48.

1600 distance medley —1.

Creston, 4:59.03; 5. Clarke (Hayley Gilbert, Chynna Beydler, Sarah Davis, Chelsea Selsor), 5:27.33.

400 meter dash — 1. Jessica Jackson, Shen, 1:06.35; 2.

Brielle Baker, Crest, 1:06.78; 3. MaKenna Hudson, Crest, 1:07.62.

4x200 meter relay — 1.

Creston (Kiersten Latham, Allivea Skarda, Rachel

400 meter hurdles — 1.

Adrianna Holmes, Shen, 1:12.66; 2. Lilly Miller, I35, 1:16.45.

1500 meter run — 1. Brielle Baker, Crest, 5:38.3; 9. Chelsea Mendez, 6:54.82; 10. Hannah Schneiders, I35, 7:09.88.

4x100 relay — 1. Creston, 54.58; 5. Clarke (Ashlynn Oehlert, Hayley Gilbert, Caitlin Clark, Solanna Zimmerman), 59.6, 4x400 relay — 1. Creston, 4:37.89; 4. Clarke (Anna Farlow, Maddy Mickle, Tisha Bulis, Vanessa Vega), 5:51.2.

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

OSCEOLA — All four area boys teams enjoyed sunny skies, but chilly temperatures at the Crawford Boys Invitational Track and Field meet Thursday in Osceola.

Clarke, Central Decatur, Interstate 35 and Murray each had solid individual event showings in one of the first outdoor meets of the season.

Clarke Clarke’s boys were paced by its field events. Grant Wishon was third in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Brian Avalos was third in the long jump, while Zack Mosher was fifth in the high jump. Humberto Arellano was third in the 400.

A number of their relays performed well.

“We had a lot of relays run their season’s best, which was great,” said Clarke coach Kyle Eckerman. “There is still a lot of room for improvement.”

Eckerman noted several relays need a bit of work yet.

“We need to work on exchanges more,” Eckerman said. “Two relays botched handoffs and that cost us some points. We will dedicate a lot of practice time to refining the small things.”

Eckerman likes how the team is progressing so far.

“We are still growing as a team,” Eckerman said. “We need to continue to push ourselves in order to be at peak performance for conference and districts.”

Interstate 35 Interstate 35 was led by Grant Richardson’s firstplace finish in the 400, as well as Dominic Cresta’s first-place finish in the 3,200.

Mason Cassady was third in the 100 and 200-meter dashes.

By RYAN KRONBERG

Girls team scores — Clarke 226, Carlisle 253, Knoxville 264.

Clarke cards — Breana Lowry 45; Sadie Marker 54; LeeAnn Helgevold 61; Vanessa Bakley 66; Sidney Marker 76; Erin Siltzer 95.

Knoxville 166; Clarke 213; Carlisle 217.

Clarke cards — Connor Deutsch 48; Ethan Potter 53; Carter Wilken 54; Taven Floyd 58; Carter Smith 61; Colby Wilken 64.

KNOXVILLE — Clarke’s girls golf team picked up a win last Tuesday at Knoxville.

The Lady Indians finished with a team Big day for Clarke tally of 226. boys golfers Carlisle Thursday was second with at 253 CHARITON — Clarke’s and Knoxboys golfers took a big step ville was at Thursday’s meet at Charithird with a ton.

Lowry 264.

The Indians broke the 200 Breana mark for a team for the first Lowry led the Lady Indians time this season in placing with a medalist round of 45. third as a team.

Knoxville’s Maggie Leavitt Albia won with a 180. was the runner-up with a 50. Chariton was second with a Sadie Marker was the next 191. Clarke was third with OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG Clarke’s Andy Hurtado, left, and Interstate 35’s Dominic Cresta, fourth from right, take Lady Indian in with a 54. a 196. Moravia rounded out LeeAnn Helgevold had a 61 the field with a 220. off at the statrt of the 800-meter run Thursday at the Clarke High School track. and Vanessa Bakley added Albia’s Karter Speiler was a 66.

Grant Atwood, CD, 55.74. the medalist with a 41. The “We prepared well to Central Decatur 4x200 meter relay — 1.

On the boys side, Knox- Demons’ Trent Garver was participate and compete,” Central Decatur picked Earlham, 1:37.2; 3. Central ville was the team winner the runner-up with a 43. said Interstate 35 coach Tim up wins in the shuttle hurdle Decatur, 1:41.39.

110 meter hurdles — 1. with a 166. Clarke was secClarke was led by ConMcKinney. relay, and Cauy Spidle in Brad Benshoof, Wint, 14.8; 4. ond with a 213 and Carlisle nor Deutsch’s 44. Marshall The Roadrunners’ confi- the high jump. Cole Peder- Tyler Davis, CD, 16.2; 5. Alex Morrison was next in with a dence will look to grow in sen was second in the long McCuddin, I35, 18.62; 6. Brayden had a 217.

Egli, 18.62.

Knoxville’s Cam Arkema 48. Ethan Potter carded a 51 upcoming meets.

200 meter dash — 1. Joey jump. was the medalist with a 34. and Carter Wilken added a Harkins, Earl, 22.00; 3.

Mason “We can compete on Class A boys team scores — 1.

Cassady, I35, 23.89; 5. Grant The Panthers’ Ryan Davis Earlham 180; 2.

Winterset 134; 3.

53. a higher level than they Richardson, 24.08.

Central Decatur 70; 4. Interstate Team scores — Albia 180; and Cade McDonald tied for think,” McKinney said. “We 35 63; 5. Wayne 43; 5. Clarke 400 meter hurdles — 1. Carter Chariton 191; Clarke 196; runner-up with a 42.

Moravia 220. just need to instill in them 43; 7. West Central Valley 30; 8. Tryon, Wint, 59.86; 4. Amanuel Fry, Clarke, 1:04.27; 5. Kolten Clarke was led by Conner Marys 26.

Clarke cards — Connor that they can believe in the Martensdale-St. Johnson, CD, 1:04.99.

Class B team results — 1.

Deutsch 44; Marshall Morrison Deutsch’s 48.

Ethan Potter 1600 meter run — 1. Billy process that will make them Lenox 148; 2. Southeast Warren 48; Ethan Potter 51; Carter Wilken Larsen, WCV, 4:56; 6. Wyatt had a 53, while Carter Wilk118; 3. East Union 102; 4. Murray 53; Carter Smith 55; Taven Floyd better.”

Fitzgerald, 5:32.94.

73; 5. Lamoni 53; 6. Melcheren added a 54 and Taven 60.

4x100 relay — 1. Earlham, Murray Dallas 44; 7. Mormon Trail 34; 8.

45.00; 3. Central Decatur, 47.79; Floyd carded a 58.

West Central Valley JV 2.

Murray was led by a 5. Clarke, 49.54.

Class A individual results — 4x400 relay — 1. Winterset, Discus — 1. Jason Hopp, Earl, standout effort from Jack 3:38.34; 3. Interstate 35, 3:53.72; 130-4; 3. Grant Wishon, Clarke, Jones in the long jump. 117-10; 4. Trevor Thornburgh, 4. Central Decatur, 4:01.04.

Class B individual results — Jones easily won with a leap I35, 115-7.

Discus — 1.

Brenden High Jump — 1.

Cauy Spidle, of 20 feet, 6 inches, missing Christensen, Len, 116-2; 6. Bryce CD, 6-0; 4. Colton Oser, I35, 5-4; his personal best by half an 5. Zack Mosher, Clarke, 5-2; 6. Keller, Murr, 102-2.

Long Jump — 1. Jack Jones, inch that he jumped at state Kolten Johnson, CD, 5-2.

Murr, 20-6; 4. Hunter Paschke, Long Jump — 1. Kaden Shaw, in 2015. He was also fourth Wint, Murr, 17-6.

19-10.5; 2. Cole Pedersen, 800 sprint medley — 1. in the 100 and 200-meter CD, 19-7; 3. Brian Avalos, Clarke, Southeast Warren, 1:43.72; 7. dashes, as well as part of the 19-0; 4. Tyler Davis 18-11.

Shot put — 1. Drew 1:54.37. third-place 4x100-meter re- Williamson, Earl, 45-1.25; 4. Murray, 4x800 — 1. Southeast Warren, Grant Wishon, Clarke, 38-8; 6. lay team.

9:48.63; 2. Murray, 10:48.36.

Atwood, CD, 36-7.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Bryce Keller was first in Grant 800 sprint medley — 1.

Lenox, 1:08.19; 3. Murray, the 400-meter hurdles, sixth Earlham, 1:39.23; 3. Central 1:18.28.

100 meter dash — 1. Jeremy in the discus with a person- Decatur, 1:40;01; 5. Clarke, 1:44.44; 7. Interstate 35, 1:48.

Daye, Len, 11.66; 4. Jack Jones, al record and part of the 4x800 — 1. Earlham, 9:07.94; Murr, 12.05.

3. Clarke, 9:57.13; 6. Interstate 4x100-meter relay team.

1600 distance medley —1.

10:12.33.

Earlham, 3:55.22; 4. Central “We had several guys 35 Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Decatur, 4:19.16; 6. Clarke, 4:31. have good nights,” said Central Decatur, 1:03.1; 5.

400 meter dash — 1. Gabe Murray coach Keith Shields. Interstate 35, 1:12.34; 7. Clarke, Nixon, EU, 54.82; 6. Bryce Keller, 1:14.27.

Murr, 57.19.

The results improved 100 meter dash — 1. Joey 4x200 meter relay — 1. Lenox, Harkins, Earl, 11.02; 3.

Mason from East Union a couple 1:42.13; 5. Murray, 2:01.39.

Cassady, I35, 11.48; 5. Brian 110 meter hurdles — 1.

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG nights earlier.

Avalos, Clarke, 11.69.

Dawson Tullberg, Len, 17.24; 3. Construction on the renovation of the infield at the Clarke “We also had several oth1600 distance medley —1.

Gabe Gard, Murr, 17.66.

200 meter dash — 1. Aaron baseball field has progressed nicely the past few weeks. er guys that improved their Earlham, 3:55.22; 4. Central Decatur, 4:19.16; 6. Clarke, 4:31.

Schmitz, Len, 24.36; 4. Jack All that was left as of late last week was instillation of the performance from meet one 400 meter dash — 1. Grant Jones, Murr, 25.28. irrigation system. The infield will be ready and usable Richardson, I35, 54.81; 3. to meet two,” Shields said.

400 meter hurdles — 1. Bryce when practice begins in early May.

Good night for area boys track and field teams at Clarke

By RYAN KRONBERG

Girls — Clarke 9, Southwest Valley 0 Singles — Sydnee Sickles (C) def. Brittney Westlake 8-5; Megan Linskens (C) def. Jacy Schafer 8-6; Deseree Stubbe (C) def. Danielle Wetzel 8-1; Lexy Carson (C) def. Katie Hoerman 8-0; Sydney Garrett (C) def.

Kaitlyn Richey 8-0; CeJay Blakeley (C) def. Kaitlyn Rickey 8-1.

Doubles — Linskens/Stubbe (C) def. Westlake/Schafer 8-2; Sickles/Garrett (C) def Wetzel/ Hoerman 8-1. No. 3 — Clarke won by forfeit.

Boys — Clarke 7, Southwest Valley 2 Singles — Reed Morris (C) def.

Nic Frede 8-0; Jon Echeveste (C) def. Dalton Davis 8-5; Nathan McCann (C) def. Bryce Newton 8-6; Sam Reynoldson (C) def.

John Kinser 8-3; Zach Smith (C) def. Quinton Scott 8-2; Jadon Bohn (SWV) def. Brandon Chavez 8-4.

Doubles — Morris/Echeveste (C) def. Frede/Davis 8-1; McCann/ Reynoldson (C) def. Newton/ Kinser 8-5; Scott/Scott Palmer (SWV) def. Smith/Chavez 8-4.

Boys — Clarke 8, Saydel 1 Singles — Reed Morris (C) def. Dalton Silver 8-0; Billy Otto (C) def. Pete Walkwitz 8-1; Jon Echeveste (C) def.

Colin Vandersluis 9-8 (5); Zach Bobenhouse (S) def. Nathan McCann 9-8 (5); Sam Reynoldson (C) def. Bryce Campbell 8-0; Zach Smith (C) def. Lucas Graham 8-0.

Doubles — Otto/Echeveste (C) def. Silver/Walkwitz 8-2; Morris/ Smith (C) def. Vandersluis/ Campbell 8-2; McCann/ Reynoldson (C) def. Graham/ Mikel Nuzum 8-1.

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singles matches, then won all three doubles matches.

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Humberto Arellano, 55.34; 4.

Keller, Murr, 1:04.2; 6. Hunter

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Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup to approve Resolution 2017-17 Setting Public hearing for Sewer Revenue; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. (You may view the resolution at City Hall or City Website.)

Motion by Hooper and second by Page to approve the quote from Communications Solutions for $13,567.00 for the security cameras at the depot; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Page to direct staff to pursue the franchise fee and present to the City Council the next steps in the process; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Walkup and second by Hooper to post the Code Enforcement Officer/ Building Inspectors Position; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Page approve Easter Egg Hunt, Firecracker Fun Run and Fourth of July Beer Garden, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City administrator/clerk updated council on various activities and projects within the city.

Fotiadis had nothing to report. Gay expressed his gratitude for the elementary tour. Walkup had various questions and concerns. Hooper expressed his gratitude for the elementary tour. Page had some concerns for the golf course.

Motion by Gay and second by Hooper to approve the consent agenda: Council Minutes: March 7th & 14th ; Liquor License: and following claims: Check Numbers: 287587-287641 AGRILAND FS - MURRAY, Services , 1696.25; AGRIVISION, Services , 3694.77; AIR SOLUTIONS, Services , 814; ALLIANT ENERGY, Utilities , 135.39; ANDREW CONSTRUCTION CO., Services ,227.55; ARROW ENERGY, Utilities ,9686.88; AUDITOR OF STATE, Dues ,625; BOBS AUTO SUPPLY, Supplies ,26.84; BSN SPORTS INC, Supplies ,1361.58; CARQUEST OF OSCEOLA, Supplies ,104.88; CURTUS JACOBSEN, Reimb ,9.6; D & D PEST CONTROL, Services ,55; DARRON TONEY, Services ,575; DIAMOND OIL CO, Fuel ,1404.02; DUST PROS JANITORIAL, Services ,360; ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Services ,448.66; ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOC, Services ,856.46; FAREWAY STORES, Supplies ,58.2; FOOD AND CONSUMER SAFETY BUREAU, Services ,67.5; FRIDAY INS. CO., Insurance ,72; GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CORPORATION, Services ,1243.92; HACH COMPANY, Services ,142.79; HIGHWAY LUMBER, Supplies ,182.98; IDEAL READY MIX CO., Services ,201.5; J P AUTO WASTE WATER, Supplies ,146.8; JIM'S SANITATION& TRUCK REPAIR, Services ,29541.3; KD TIRES, LLC, Supplies ,110; KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, INC, Services ,2490.69; M & M AG SERVICE, Services ,147; MARC ELCOCK, Services ,6500; MEDIACOM, Utilities , 69.95; MID-STATES ORG. CRIME, Services ,150;MIDWEST BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS, Services ,166.5; MUTUAL OF OMAHA BANK ATIRACREDIT,Services ,1973.21; NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORIES OF WISCONSIN, Services ,264.79; NORTHLAND PRODUCTS COMPANY, Services ,134.5; O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC., Supplies ,6.82; OSCEOLA FARM & HOME, Supplies ,303.98; PETTY CASH LIBRARY, Petty Cash ,155.45; ROBERT TIDEMAN, Reimb ,124.99; ROBINSONS CO., Supplies ,9.98; SCHILDBERG CONST. CO., Services ,2423.81; SENECA COMPANIES, Services , 216.25; SENIOR CITIZEN SOC. CEN., Services ,3000; SLEUTH SOFTWARE, Services ,4752; STIVERS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, Services ,4044.22; US CELLULAR, Utilities ,521.11; VAN METER & ASSOCIATES, INC, Services ,165; VANWALL EQUIPMENT, Services ,15.49; VEENSTRA & KIMM INC., Services ,2317.95; WASH & WEIGH, Supplies ,47.5; WATCHGUARD, Services ,6240; WILDER'S TRUCK SERVICE, Services ,400.98; WINDSTREAM, Utilities ,757.93; ,Grand Total ,91248.97;Fund Recap: 1,General , 69761.77; 101,Insurance ,72; 110,Road Use ,13518.39; 331,Old Plant ,572.15; 610,Sewer ,7324.66; ,Grand Total , 91248.97; Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Walkup, aye; Gay, aye; Page, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

There being no further business, motion

by Page and second by Hooper to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

Thomas J. Kedley - Mayor Attest: Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/ Assistant City Clerk

NEWS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE In the Iowa District Court for Clarke County the individuals that work State of Iowa ClarkeCounty County Hospihere! Clarke Court No.: EQCV012253 tal has over 80 different SPECIAL EXECUTION job Plaintiff: FIDELITYand BANK classifications, we need vs. each of those different roles Defendant: MICHAEL J. TYLER, PEARL MAE TYLER, CLARKE COUNin our hospital to provide TY HOSPITAL, AND STATE OF IOWA As best a resultpatient of the judgment the care. rendered We un-in the above referenced court case, an execuderstand how each job contion was issued by the Clerk of the District Court to thetoSheriff of Clarke of County, tributes the success the Iowa. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s): By Real offering tuition Estate: _X_ Personal hospital.

Property: ___. The property is described assistance for career develbelow or on attached sheet.

Description: part of our comopment as PARCEL B- LOCATED IN THE prehensive NORTHWEST benefits package, QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 SE we an investment in 1/4) make OF SECTION THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP SEVENTY-TWO our employees.

We see it (72) as NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-SIX (26) another we provide deWEST OF way THE 5TH P.M., CLARKE COUNTY, IOWA, MORE PARTICUvelopment opportunities for LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT which THE beneSOUTH our employees QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION fits everyone. It’s a SEVENTYwin-win THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP TWO (72) NORTH, RANGE TWENTYscenario.”

SIX (26) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., At the end IOWA; of theTHENCE day, CLARKE COUNTY, NORTH 0°24'03" WEST, 1366.81 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY (30) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0°24'03" WEST, 660.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY (30); THENCE NORTH 89°35'56" EAST, 330.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°24'04" EAST, 660.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 35'56" WEST, 330.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 5.000 ACRES, INCLUDING 0.606 ACRES OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY E-911 Address: 2064 160th Ave., Osceola, Iowa 50213 Sale Date: May 17, 2017 Sale Time: 9:30 AM Location of Sale: Clarke County Law Center, Osceola, Iowa Homestead: ___ Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 acre if in the city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres.) The defendant must file a homestead plat with the Office of the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa, within 10 days after the service of this notice, or the Sheriff shall have it platted and will assess the costs to this case.

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

Redemption: One year: ___ 6 months: ___ Other: ___ No redemption: _X_ THIS SALE IS NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION PER ORDER OF THE COURT. Property exemption, certain money or property may be exempt. CONTACT your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file the appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount: $141,957.25 Interest: $4,387.06 Costs of Suit: $8,750.95 Other Costs: PLUS COSTS OF THIS ACTION AND ACCURING COSTS Attorney for Plaintiff: Name: C. Anthony Crnic Address: 925 E. 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone: 319-234-2530 Rob Kovacevich, Sheriff Clarke County Sheriff's Office Phone: 641-342-2914 FAX: 641-342-4071 Date: February 13, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Regular Meeting The City Council met on Tuesday, April 4, 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, Doug Gay, Dave Walkup, Dan Hooper and Dennis Page. 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, Allen Jaeger, Drew Hiatt, Ethan Domina, Ely Crawford, Adam Domina, Donnie McCuddin, Rod Clark, Hilary Ferrand, Kevin Kelso, Ed Stoll, Breanna Selsor, Jackie Kelso, Mackenzie Hickebotten, Kode Kent, Shane Selsor Alexis Heath, Cathy Heath, Tom Werner, and others that didn't sign in.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to approve the agenda; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

No one spoke during the open forum.

Mayors report: Non-profit update regarding the operation recreation; Rec Center update; Thanks to the new restaurant in Osceola; Thank Council and City staff who attended the elementary tour.

Drew Hiatt at 329 West Cass is asking Council for a request of Chickens for a 4H Project; Motion by Hooper and second

by Page to approve the request of chickens for the duration of the 4-H Project; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Page to open the public hearing regarding Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the CDBG Wastewater System Improvements Old Plant Pump Station & Force Main project; there was no written or verbal public comments, motion by Gay and second Hooper to close the public hearing.

Bids Received: Contractor Total Bid Progressive Structures.........$2,302,911.00 Vanderpool Construction....$2,413,717.00 Rognes Corporation............$2,458,782.00 J&K Contracting LLC.........$2,656,707.00 Motion by Fotiadis and second by Page to approve Resolution 2017-12 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Old Plant Pump Station and Force Main. Roll Call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

(You may see entire Resolution at City Hall or City Website.)

Motion by Fotiadis and second Hooper to approve Resolution 2017-13 making award of construction contract to Progressive Structures, LLC; Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. (You may view resolution at City Hall or City Website.)

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup to approve 2017-14 Resolution approving construction contract and bond for Progressive Structures LLC; Roll Call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. (You may view the full resolution at City Hall and City Website.)

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to open public hearing regarding development agreement with Gilbert Home Services; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. Adam Damina, Ed Stoll and Rod Clark had questions for Council regarding the development agreement.

Motion by Hooper and second by Page to close the public hearing.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Hooper to approve the 2017-15 approving development agreement with Gilbert Home Service: Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. (Resolution may be viewed at City Hall and City Website.)

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup to approve the third reading of Ordinance 571; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Ordinance No. 571 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 99.03(01) A-E of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Osceola, Iowa is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Residential Users - $3.77 per 1,000 gallons Commercial Users - $3.91 per 1,000 gallons Industrial Class A Users - $4.11 per 1,000 gallons Industrial Class B Users - $4.26 per 1,000 gallons High Volume Rate - $4.26 per 1,000 gallons SECTION 2. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 99.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Osceola, Iowa is amended by adding the following subsection 1: Water Service Prohibited. It shall be prohibited for water service to be active at any house, building, or property used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes where the building sewer is unable to receive and/or convey sewage to the public sewer or onsite system. In such event, the City will give notice to Osceola Water Works that water services shall be terminated until the building sewer is repaired or replaced in accordance with the provisions of the State Plumbing Code and the Provisions of Chapter 135 of this Code of Ordinances. This prohibition shall not apply to water service for irrigation, livestock, construction, or any other purpose deemed appropriate by the City. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4.

WHEN EFFECTIVE. Section 1 of this ordinance shall be in effect following its final passage, approval and publication for the June 2017 utility usage, to be bill in July, 2017. Section 2 of this ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup to approve Resolution 2017-17 Setting Public hearing for Sewer Revenue; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. (You may view the resolution at City Hall or City Website.)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE In the Iowa District Court for Clarke County State of Iowa Clarke County Court No.: EQCV012253 SPECIAL EXECUTION Plaintiff: FIDELITY BANK vs.

Defendant: MICHAEL J. TYLER, PEARL MAE TYLER, CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL, AND STATE OF IOWA As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the Clerk of the District Court to the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s): Real Estate: _X_ Personal Property: ___. The property is described below or on attached sheet.

Description: PARCEL B- LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP SEVENTY-TWO (72) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-SIX (26) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., CLARKE COUNTY, IOWA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP SEVENTYTWO (72) NORTH, RANGE TWENTYSIX (26) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., CLARKE COUNTY, IOWA; THENCE NORTH 0°24'03" WEST, 1366.81 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY (30) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0°24'03" WEST, 660.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY (30); THENCE NORTH 89°35'56" EAST, 330.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°24'04" EAST,

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Darlene Dawn Handrock, Deceased Case No. ESPR010072 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Darlene Dawn Handrock, Deceased, who died on or about February 6, 2017: You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of March, 2017, the last will and testament of Darlene Dawn Handrock, deceased, bearing date of the 18th day of September, 2005 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Jay Handrock was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 28th day of March, 2017.

Jay Handrock 1547 N. Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Executor of the Estate Kyle A. Marcum, #AT0010150 Attorney for the Executor Watson & Ryan, PLC, 535 West Broadway, Suite 200; P.O. Box 646 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Date of second publication: 13th day of April, 2017.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Elania Critz, Deceased Probate No. ESPR010054 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Elania Critz, Deceased, who died on or about December 3, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the December 28, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated March 30, 2017.

Manda Wright 430 W. Clay St., Osceola, IA 50213 Administrator of the Estate Francis P. Hurley, ICIS PIN Number: AT0003824 Attorney for the Administrator Phil Watson, PC 535 E. Army Post Road Des Moines, IA 50315 Date of second publication: April 20, 2017 In the Iowa District Court for Clarke County Upon the Petition of Rachel Lynn Holford Petitioner and concerning Kevin Lee Holford Respondent Equity Case No.: CDDM009956 Original Notice by Publication 1. Information for Respondent Named Above * Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent. * Petitioner's contact information during the divorce case: Rachel Lynn Holford

the 46 students spent two to three hours at each of their selected locations, learning the future employment possibilities available at each.

From medical and healthcare to manufacturing, the paths available to the students were laid out and options discussed.

Through the efforts of Clarke County Development Corporation, SWCC, and Iowa Works, the Career and Tech Ed (CTE) Day provides a valuable opportunity for Clarke students In the Districtidea Court of for the to get a Iowa real-life Clarke County potential careers available to Upon the Petition of Rachelin Lynn Holford and Clarke them Osceola Petitioner County. and concerning

Kevin Lee Holford Respondent Equity Case No.: CDDM009956 Original Notice by Publication 1. Information for Respondent Named Above * Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent. * Petitioner's contact information during the divorce case: Rachel Lynn Holford 224 ½ N. Park, Osceola, IA 50213 Clarke County 641-414-6703 rachelthompson089@gmail.com 2. Respondent's deadline for filing a Response You must file an Answer or Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after April 13, 2017.

3. Instructions to Respondent Named Above You must file an Answer or Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition.

Important Notice to Respondent * You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests. * If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-presented litigant information and family law forms.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, contact the disability coordinator at: (____) ________.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Disability coordinator contact information available at http:www.iowacourts.gov/Administration/ Directories/ADA_Access/.

NOTICE The current term of office of magistrate in Clarke County in Judicial Election District 5B will reach statutory expiration July 31, 2017 [Iowa Code 602.6403(4)].

The magistrate is assigned to the magistrate docket in Clarke County, but may be assigned to cover other counties in the Fifth Judicial District as needed.

An applicant wishing to be considered for the position must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Iowa, a resident of Clarke County or a county contiguous to Clarke County (Madison, Warren, Lucas, Decatur, Ringold and Union), and be less than seventy-two years of age at the time of the appointment.

The Magistrate Appointing Commission will meet on May 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to interview applicants and select a magistrate.

Required application forms may be obtained from the Clerk of Court office, Clarke County, 100 S. Main St., Osceola, Iowa or by emailing the Clerk of Court, Darla Egli, at darla.egli@iowacourts.gov.

The names of persons serving on the Magistrate Appointing Commission are available from the Clerk of Court. Applicants should not contact individual commissioners prior to the interview date.

The application must be certified. The deadline for filing applications is May 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The application and any letters of recommendation must be received in the office of the Clarke County Clerk of Court by that deadline to be considered. Applicants will supply three additional copies of the application and any letters of recommendation to the Clerk of Court at the time of the filing.

The business of the Magistrate Appointing Commission, including the interviews and subsequent deliberations, are subject to the open meeting laws contained in the Iowa Code Chapter 22.

Dated: April 7, 2017 Judge Lloyd, District Court Judge Chairperson, Clarke County Magistrate Appointing Commission 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 March 16, 2017. Four Commissioners and Two Alternates responded to roll call. A representative from the City of Osceola was absent.

A motion to approve the March 16, 2017 agenda was made by Commissioner Sue Wilder and seconded by Alternate Brandon Patterson. Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternates Max Crawford and Brandon Patterson Absent: Commissioner Ty Wheeler.

A motion was made by Alternate Brandon Patterson and seconded by Commissioner Scott Busick to approve the February 16, 2017 meeting minutes as written.

Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick and Alternates Max Crawford and Brandon Patterson Absent: Commissioner Ty Wheeler.

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 $18,142.11. Bills presented were $30.00 Safe Deposit Box Rent and $19.95 SIRC&D for web site domain registration leaving March 16, 2017 cash balance $18,092.16.

Special Account: Revenue received was $28.48 for February 2017 interest, $20,000.00 Oswald Ranch for lease payment, $5,000.00 Steven & Carmen Maxwell for lease payment and $1,625 Gene & Judy Braddock for lease payment making cash balance of $87,514.07. A bill presented was $172.91 David Beck for flag tape and steel posts leaving March 16, 2017 cash balance of $87,341.16.

LOSST 2008 Checking Account: Revenue received was $18.56 for February 2017 interest and $7,081.55 City of Woodburn for November & December 2016 sales tax periods making cash balance of $46,763.34. No bills were presented leaving March 16, 2017 cash balance of $46,763.34.

LOSST 2009 Checking Account: Total revenue received was $213.68 interest for February 2017, $80,306.47 City of Osceola for November 2016 sales tax period and $1,542.24 Prorated sales tax-Sturtz closing making cash balance of $569,101.79.

Bills presented were $121,038.20 Wire to Nielsen Kenyon Trust Fund for Sturtz/Hyde closing, $15.00 Outgoing Wire Fee, $700.00 Midwest Right of Way, $62.00 Ahlers Cooney Attorneys and $10,188.00 Clarke County Treasurer for 71 real estate tax sheets leaving March 16, 2017 cash balance of $437,098.59.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): Revenue received was $48.60 interest for

Motion carried on roll call vote: al Model 7400 Truck), to be repaid in the Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, next five years. Black seconded the moJack Cooley, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick tion. All Ayes. and Alternates Max Crawford and BranMoved by Keller to open a public heardon Patterson ing at 9:25 a.m., seconded by Black, on OSCEOLA Absent: Commissioner Ty Wheeler. the matterSENTINEL-TRIBUNE of the authorization to enter into Copies of the Treasurer's Report were a loan agreement with Clarke County State made available for the audience to review. Bank for the purpose of purchasing a new Commissioners had received the Treasur- one ton truck, a hydro seeder and a coner's Report and copies of all bills to review crete pump at a cost of $165,000, to be reprior to the meeting. paid in the next five years. Payments are General Fund: No Revenue was re- to be made from the Secondary Road ceived making cash balance of fund. Motion carried. Those present in ad$18,142.11. Bills presented were $30.00 dition to the Board members & Auditor Safe Deposit Box Rent and $19.95 White were: County Engineer Tom AnderSIRC&D for web site domain registration sen, Secondary Road Office Manager leaving March 16, 2017 cash balance Cindy West, Marlene Stearns, Myron $18,092.16. of Iowa students participatIOWA CITY — Dania Manley, Richard McKnight, Jane Buttrey, Special Account: Revenue received Floyd Buttrey, and Steven McKnight. McEcheveste, a native of Osing in one of 12 Hawkeye was $28.48 for February 2017 interest, Cann asked the Auditor whether any writ$20,000.00 Ranch for in lease by any counobjections had been filedCommonceola, Oswald participated anpayal- tenService Teams. ment, $5,000.00 Steven & Carmen ty resident or property owner to the proternative spring break trip. posal. and $1,625 Maxwell for lease payment ly referred as “alternaNo written to objections had been Gene & Judy Braddock for lease payment Packing lunches at a filed. tive spring break,” the UI making cash balance of $87,514.07. A McCann then called for oral objections shelter inBeckMilbillhomeless presented was $172.91 David for to program Public comments were the proposal.promotes service flagwaukee, tape and steelshoveling posts leaving March 16, made regarding the need, use and cost efmulch 2017 cash balance of $87,341.16. learning, social justice, Itand fectiveness of the new equipment. was at a community gardenRev-in explained LOSST 2008 Checking Account: that the county has researched community building.

Stuenue received was $18.56up formedical February the equipment and its usefulness, as well Denver, boxing 2017 interest and $7,081.55 City of asdents determined cost effectiveness. enroll inIt awasfor-credWoodburn for November & December way to handle the deteriosupplies in Atlanta to be this is the best it spring semester course 2016 sales tax periods making cash bal- rating culverts on the paved roads and sent overseasNotobills communiance of $46,763.34. were pre- control the tree growth in the county and travel to a community sented Marchcooking 16, 2017 cash bal- ditches. tiesleaving in need, breakance of $46,763.34.

After discussion, it was moved where they work with bya fast for an HIV/ LOSST 2009clients CheckingatAccount: To- Black to close the hearing. Keller secondvariety of local organizatal AIDS revenue received was $213.68 interest ed.

Motion carried.

Hearing closed at service organization for February 2017, $80,306.47 City of 9:40 a.m. tions on projects that in Dallas—all of the above Osceola for November 2016 sales tax periKeller moved to approve enteringneed into a od tasks and $1,542.24 Prorated sales tax-Sturtz loan agreement with Clarke County State attention-and some elbow were performed over closing making cash balance of Bank for the purchase of a new one ton spring break University grease. $569,101.79.

Billsbypresented were truck (2017 Ford F350 DRW), a hydro $121,038.20 Wire to Nielsen Kenyon seeder (400 gallon skid system) and a conTrust Fund for Sturtz/Hyde closing, crete pump (Schwing SP500 Trailer$15.00 Outgoing Wire Fee, $700.00 Mid- Mounted) at a cost of $165,000, to be rewest Right of Way, $62.00 Ahlers Cooney paid in the next five years. Black seconded Attorneys and $10,188.00 Clarke County the motion. All Ayes.

Treasurer for 71 real estate tax sheets leavMoved by Black, seconded by Keller to ing March 16, 2017 cash balance of approve an Ordinance Adopting the Code $437,098.59. of Ordinances of Clarke Co, IA, 2017 in PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS accordance with Code of IA, Sec 331.302, ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): subsection ten, requiring a county to comRevenue received was $48.60 interest for pile its code of ordinances once every five February 2017 and $11,291.43 City of years. All Ayes Murray for December 2016 sales tax periMoved by Keller, seconded by Black to od making March 2017 cash balance approve and sign Ordinance #30 Adopting $115,198.58. the Code of Ordinances of Clarke County, PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS Iowa, 2017. All Ayes.

ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Revenue reMoved by Black, seconded by Keller to ceived was $153.38 interest for February approve and sign Service Agreement for 2017 making March 16, 2017 cash bal- Water Management Program with Ameriance $327,934.28. ca's Best Water Treaters Inc. to maintain SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO cooling tower and heat pump loop systems FUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Revenue re- effective April 18, 2017, for a minimum of ceived was $70.08 interest for February one year at a cost of $3,200 per year. All 2017 and 4 deposits of $18,479.99 for Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, February 2017 making cash balance $150,794.94. to adopt and publish the Resolution for A motion to approve the Treasurer's Re- Destruction of Noxious Weeds, in accorport and to pay the bills was made by Al- dance with the provisions of Sec. 317.13, ternate Brandon Patterson and seconded Code of 2017. All noxious weeds shall be

by Alternate Max Crawford. Motion car- destroyed at the time and in the manner as ried on roll call vote: set forth. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, Jack Cooley, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick that costs for non-compliance with the Orand Alternates Max Crawford and Bran- der for Destruction of Noxious Weeds for 2017, are: $25.00 per man hr. for labor don Patterson Absent: Commissioner Ty Wheeler. and cutting weeds; $100.00 per hr. for Alternate Brandon Patterson moved to tractor and mower, if needed; current approve Farm Leases with Steven & Car- county mileage rate for mileage associated men Maxwell, Greg Gilbert and Mike with the expense of destroying weeds; cost Gilbert. Commissioner Scott Busick sec- of certified letter and a 25% admin. fee. onded the motion. Motion carried on roll All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, call vote: Ayes: Commissioners William Trickey, to approve payment of claims submitted Jack Cooley, Sue Wilder, Scott Busick from March 14, 2017, through March 27, and Alternates Max Crawford and Bran- 2017. All Ayes A-1 Window, Cleaning.......................21.00 don Patterson Alliant, Util....................................3,767.63 Absent: Commissioner Ty Wheeler.

Project Coordinator David Beck report- Amer Home Finding, Housing.........419.85 ed on the February 3, 2017 closing with Andersen, Thomas, Exp.....................18.65 the Sturtz/Hyde property. Mr. Beck also Black, Bill, Exp.................................293.68 reported on the fence projects on the for- Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Phone...........9.38 mer Handrock property and the plugging Canon Financial, Maint....................240.39 of wells on the CCRC properties. Mr. Card Service, Headlights...............3,247.21 Beck also met with NRCS staff to discuss Carpenter Uniform, Uniforms............74.99 supplemental application for cost sharing Ctrl IA Detention, Meds...................300.54 funds through the Iowa Public Owned Change Healthcare, Srv....................211.00 Lakes Program. Discussion was also held Chariton Valley, Ins..........................170.24 Co PH, CCNC Services...............10,647.38 on the House Study Bill 184.

The next CCRC meeting will be April Clarke Preschl, Tuition..................3,802.00 20, 2017.

Clarke Rec, Util................................456.66 A motion was made by Commissioner Conley, Jessica, Exp.........................192.28 William Trickey and seconded by Alter- CR Services, Sup..............................568.95 nate Max Crawford to adjourn the meeting Creston Pub, Ads..............................268.21 at 9:23 a.m. Motion carried with all aye Crossroads, Srv.................................283.00 Crystal Clear, Water...........................63.45 votes.

These minutes are unapproved minutes Cummings, Peggy A, Exp................198.28 and will be presented for approval at the DSM Reg, Subscription....................248.23 next meeting. For more detail see minutes Dist IV Treas Assn, Reg.....................15.00 on file at the local Recorder's Office, Eastside Auto, Tires.......................1,619.14 Clarke County Court House, Osceola, Excel, Repairs...................................580.00 Faith Fellowship, Culvert.................700.00 Iowa.

Gen Fire & Safety, Inspect.................83.50 Acting Secretary.

H K Rentals, Rent.............................620.00 Clarke County Board of Supervisors Highway Lumber, Wood....................57.74 March 27, 2017 Hiland Dairy, Milk/Juice..................318.66 The Board met in regular session, at the Hill, Jerome, Exp................................30.00 Courthouse, with the following members Hy-Vee, Water...............................4,621.77 present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and ISAC, Fees........................................250.00 Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice IA Co Recorders, Reg.......................100.00 White. Chairman McCann called the IA Law Academy, Training.............160.00 meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made Infomax, Copier................................303.68 a motion to approve the agenda, seconded Innovative Monitoring, GPS..............60.00

by Black. All Ayes.

Ins For Trans, Training.....................270.00 Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to Jim's Truck & Sani, Garbage...........110.00 open a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on the Keller, Laurence, Exp.......................136.81 matter of the authorization to enter into a Kent, Gregory L, Exp.......................243.58 loan agreement with Clarke County State Lynn Peavey Co, Sup.......................108.25 Bank for the purpose of purchasing a new Lynn, Debbie L., Exp.......................256.25 Peterbilt dump truck at a cost of $182,644, Mail Services, Renewal....................273.53 to be repaid in the next five years. Pay- Midwest Alarm, Inspect................1,843.08 ments are to be made from the Secondary Mormon Trl Preschl, Benefits.......1,346.11 Road fund. Motion carried. Those present Norris, George, Exp............................22.80 in addition to Board members and Auditor Orchard Place, Consult..................1,159.40 White were County Engineer Tom Ander- Pitney Bowes, Lease.........................117.00 sen, Secondary Road Office Manager Premier Office, Maint.........................35.09 Cindy West, Marlene Stearns, Myron Ringgold Co PH, Sup....................1,649.60 Manley, Richard McKnight, Jane Buttrey, Robinsons, Sup...................................87.71 Floyd Buttrey, and Steven McKnight. Mc- Rychnovsky Inc, Spraying.................75.00 Cann asked the Auditor whether any writ- SIRWA, Water....................................38.00 ten objections had been filed by any coun- Sec of State, Notary............................60.00 ty resident or property owner to the pro- Shred-It, Shredding.............................53.25 posal. No written objections had been Sickels, Vicki, Sup..............................10.49 filed.

Solutions, Paper................................686.94 McCann then called for oral objections Staples, Office Sup...........................304.99 to the proposal. Public comments were Stericycle, Waste...........................1,281.24 made regarding the need, bid process and Storey Kenworthy, Envelope...........322.63 specifications of the new truck. Explana- U S Cellular, Srv...............................431.61 tions were given regarding the cost effec- U S Postal Service, Stamps...........1,146.25 tiveness of purchasing the new truck as Union Co Eng, Rock........................831.89 well as how older equipment is rotated out Union Co Sheriff, Srv.........................16.00 of service. Bids were received for the new Village Ltd, Training........................604.30 truck and specifications are available in Wageworks, Admin Fee...................208.40 the Engineer's office.

Walmart Phar, Inmate Med..................9.69 After discussion, it was moved by Wayne Co Ext, Home Visits.........3,378.85 Black to close the hearing. Keller second- Wayne Co PH, Visit/Testing............213.00 ed. Motion carried. Hearing closed at Wenke, Sarah, Legal Rep..................48.80 9:30 a.m.

West Payment Cntr, Updates........1,363.00 Keller moved to approve entering into a White, Janice, Exp............................196.89 loan agreement with Clarke County State Wm Lamp Tracker, Recycle............282.00 Bank for the purchase of a new Peterbilt Youth & Shelter Srv, Shelter........1,446.15 dump truck (2017 Peterbilt Model 365 YESS, Shelter................................1,446.15 with Henderson box) for the Secondary Having completed agenda items and Road Department at a total cost of $182, having no other business, Keller made a 644 (includes trade-in of 2003 Internation- motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. al Model 7400 Truck), to be repaid in the All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 next five years. Black seconded the mo- noon. tion. All Ayes.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Moved by Keller to open a public hearAttest: Janice White, Auditor ing at 9:25 a.m., seconded by Black, on the matter of the authorization to enter into a loan agreement with Clarke County State Bank for the purpose of purchasing a new NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO HOLD A HEARING ON A LOAN one ton truck, a hydro seeder and a conAGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL crete pump at a cost of $165,000, to be reAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED paid in the next five years. Payments are $1,800,000 to be made from the Secondary Road (SEWER REVENUE) fund. Motion carried. Those present in adThe City Council of the City of Osceodition to the Board members & Auditor White were: County Engineer Tom Ander- la, Iowa, will meet on the 18th day of sen, Secondary Road Office Manager April, 2017, at the City Hall Council Cindy West, Marlene Stearns, Myron Chambers, Osceola, Iowa, at 7:00 o'clock Manley, Richard McKnight, Jane Buttrey, p.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing Floyd Buttrey, and Steven McKnight. Mc- and taking action to enter into a loan Cann asked the Auditor whether any writ- agreement (the Loan Agreement ) in a ten objections had been filed by any coun- principal amount not to exceed $1,800,000 ty resident or property owner to the pro- for the purpose of paying the cost, to that posal. No written objections had been extent, of constructing improvements to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System. filed.

The Loan Agreement will not constitute McCann then called for oral objections to the proposal. Public comments were a general obligation of the City, nor will it made regarding the need, use and cost ef- be payable in any manner by taxation, but, fectiveness of the new equipment. It was together with the City's outstanding Sewer explained that the county has researched Revenue debt and any additional obligathe equipment and its usefulness, as well tions of the City as may be hereafter isas cost effectiveness. It was determined sued and outstanding from time to time this is the best way to handle the deterio- ranking on a parity therewith, will be rating culverts on the paved roads and payable solely and only from the Net Revcontrol the tree growth in the county enues of the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System. ditches.

The Loan Agreement is proposed to be After discussion, it was moved by Black to close the hearing. Keller second- entered into pursuant to authority coned. Motion carried. Hearing closed at tained in Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa.

9:40 a.m.

At that time and place, oral or written Keller moved to approve entering into a loan agreement with Clarke County State objections may be filed or made to the Bank for the purchase of a new one ton proposal to enter into the Loan Agreetruck (2017 Ford F350 DRW), a hydro ment. After receiving objections, the City seeder (400 gallon skid system) and a con- Council may determine to enter into the crete pump (Schwing SP500 Trailer- Loan Agreement, in which case, the deciMounted) at a cost of $165,000, to be re- sion will be final unless appealed to the paid in the next five years. Black seconded District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter. the motion. All Ayes.

By order of the City Council of the City Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to approve an Ordinance Adopting the Code of Osceola, Iowa.

Ty Wheeler of Ordinances of Clarke Co, IA, 2017 in City Clerk accordance with Code of IA, Sec 331.302, subsection ten, requiring a county to compile its code of ordinances once every five

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 323 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MURRAY, IOWA, 2015, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Murray, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Chapter 90, Section 90.04, 90.06, 90.11, and 90.14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Murray, Iowa 2015 is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof; 90.04 ABANDONED CONNECTIONS. When an existing water service is abandoned or a service is renewed with a new tap in the main, all abandoned connections with the mains shall be turned off and capped in an approved method at the curb valve.

90.06 FEE FOR PERMIT AND TAPPING FEE. Before any permit is issued the person who makes the application shall pay thirty-five dollars ($35.00) to the Clerk to cover the cost of issuing the permit and supervising, regulating, and inspecting the work. In addition there shall be a tapping fee in the amount of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) paid before issuance of a permit. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84} 90.11 INSTALLATION OF WATER SERVICE PIPE. Water service pipes from the main to the meter shall be standard weight "K" copper, approved PE (Polyethylene Plastic Tube), or PVC with brass fittings. Pipe must be laid sufficiently level to prevent waving and to such depth as to prevent rupture from settlement or freezing, and in no case less than forty-eight (48) inches deep.

90.14 CURB VALVE. There shall be installed within the public right-ofway a main shut-off valve on the water service pipe at the outer sidewalk line with a suitable lock of a pattern approved by the Superintendent. The shut-off valve shall be covered with a heavy metal cover having the letter "W" marked thereon, visible and even with the pavement or ground. New curb valves are not to be placed in driveways. One-quarter (1/4) turn ball type stop valves are to be used at the curb valve with all new installations.

SECTION 2.

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approvaland publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council the 3rd day of April 2017, and approved this 3rd day of April, 2017.

Kristi Frederick Mayor ATTEST: Denise Simmons City Clerk

Murray Regular Council Meeting: April 3, 2017 7:00 PM Murray City Hall Mayor Frederick called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present Jeff Robbins, Dean Robins, Jeannie Crees, Lois Hamilton; absent Ken Harrison.

Motion by D Robins seconded by J Crees to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by L Hamilton seconded by D Robins to approve CDBG draw #1 in the amount of $15,958 for the Water Distribution Project.

All yes, motion carried.

Motion by D Robins seconded by J Crees to approve the demo permit submitted by Dan McNeal. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by J Crees seconded by D Robins to approve Ordinance 323 Water Service. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by J Crees seconded by D Robins to waive the 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 323 Water Service. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by J Crees seconded by D Robins to approve the consent agenda. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by D Robins seconded by J Crees to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM. All yes, motion carried.

MINUTES ARE NOT COUNCIL APPROVED CRESTON PUBLISHING CO PUBLICATIONS..........................294.39 AGRILAND FS INC PROPANE .....................................885.01 SNYDER PLUMBING INC CCENTER/WATER MAIN BREAK .......................................1,595.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT WASTE FEE ..............................6,537.76 SCC NETWORKS PHONE/INTERNET ...................152.26 CLARKE COUNTY LANDFILL PER CAPITA FEE.......................739.17 WALMART LIB BOOKS.....................................64.62 IPERS IPERS ..........................................1,784.39 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX ........................2,419.44 STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES..................................344 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC BILL ......................2,271.69 GREGG FLAHERTY

PARKING.............................................16 RANDY TURNER BENCH GRINDER .........................33.9 CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR LOCAL OPTION ......................9,547.63 SIRWA WATER.......................................4,192.00 AG SOURCE TESTING .........................................300.5 D&D PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL ................................60 MURRAY POST OFFICE 2 ROLL STAMPS .........................209.52 MAGUIRE IRON WATER TOWER CONTRACT...............................5,060.00 WELLMARK INSURANCE .............................3,018.59 J&K REPAIR WATER/SEWER TRUCK .........142.28 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC TRAINING ...........................................95 RICOH/COPIES COPIES ..........................................101.39

PETTY CASH CERTIFIED MAIL ........................89.68 ELECTRIC ENGINEERING LIFT STATION .................................749 BADGER METER-PORTAL METER PORTAL........................307.94 JEO WATER PROJECT ................17,250.00 OSCEOLA FARM & HOME PARTS ..............................................92.92 CLARKE COUNTY TREAS DEED 103 GRANT.............................25 I CAP PROPERTY INSURANCE ...10,302.73 HOPKINS & HUEBNER, P.C LEGAL................................................322 GIS BENEFITS METLIFE.........................................56.05 MURRAY DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL MEETING ........................45 CLARKE COUNTY RECORDER 103 GRANT DEED.............................12 CLAIMS TOTAL ....................69,116.86

REVENUE & Expense REPORT CALENDAR 3/2017, FICSAL 9/2017 .....................................................................................MTD ..............................YTD ....................................................................................

ACCOUNT TITLE ...................................................BALANCE ................... BALANCE .......................BUDGET ................... DIFFERENCE GENERAL TOTAL .....................................................11,056.43 .................... 114,625.43 ..................... 179,187.00 ............................64,561.57 ROAD USE TOTAL......................................................7,450.99 ...................... 74,777.40 ..................... 101,000.00 ............................26,222.60 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL......................................913.87 ...................... 27,362.81 ....................... 47,391.00 ............................20,028.19 EMERGENCY TOTAL........................................................4.92 ........................... 123.96 ......................... 2,932.00 ..............................2,808.04 LOCAL OPTION TOTAL ...........................................9,547.63 .................... 103,435.56 ..................... 135,000.00 ............................31,564.44 SESQUICENTENNIAL TOTAL .....................................378.50 ........................ 6,424.50 ......................... 6,000.00 ............................... 424.50MURRAY REC COMPLEX TOTAL .....................................00 ........................ 3,990.80 ................................. .00 ............................ 3,990.80WATER TOTAL ........................................................13,294.44 .................... 132,156.07 ..................... 185,200.00 ............................53,043.93 METER TOTAL ...............................................................150.00 ........................ 4,350.30 ......................... 3,751.00 ............................... 599.30WATER DISTRIBUTION TOTAL ............................15,839.50 ................... 158,639.50 ..................... 180,000.00 ...........................21,360.50 SEWER TOTAL ............................................................6,445.12 ...................... 63,133.75 ....................... 92,780.00 ............................29,646.25 GARBAGE TOTAL ......................................................8,334.75 ...................... 74,503.03 ....................... 96,813.22 ............................22,310.19 STORM WATER TOTAL ......................................................00 ...................... 10,350.00 ..................... 180,000.00 ..........................169,650.00 TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND ..................................73,416.15 .................... 773,873.11 .................. 1,210,054.22 ..........................436,181.11

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its own speed,” she said.

Elmer has at least one four-legged friend to help show him the ropes. If there’s any dog capable of demonstrating how to be a good canine citizen, it’s Elmer’s new big sister. Davenport’s sixyear-old wirehaired pointing griffon, Gemma, is a trained therapy dog, but she isn’t quite sure about being a big sister just yet. Having a new baby in the house has been a big adjustment.

“She is getting right with it,” said Davenport. “At first, she would not even look at me.”

Davenport’s job at pet-friendly Boyt Harness Company allows Elmer to accompany her to work, just as Gemma did as a puppy. He’s spent the first few weeks getting more than his fair share of snuggling — as well as going around town to meet new friends.

“I’ve stopped at a couple of businesses and talked to them personally about service dogs,” said Davenport.

“That’s another reason [I got involved.] I wanted more exposure down here.”

The Puppy Jake Foun-

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Shanna Davenport takes Elmer out to “get busy” during wet, windy conditions.

dation has booths at popular pet stops throughout the Metro area. They have a booth at the Iowa State Fair and the Pet EXPO each year. Word is slowly getting out, and training is going well. In just four years, the

group has trained and delivered 13 dogs and continued training veterans to make sure the pairs bond.

“Our mission statement is

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‘providing well-trained and well-socialized dogs to veterans for PTSD and mobility issues,’” said Saltzstein.

“We’re on track to place 11 a year, which doesn’t even scratch the surface.”

Because of the need for ongoing training, Puppy Jake focuses on helping wounded warriors in the Midwest. Veterans interested in the program apply for a service dog and go through orientation.

“That’s one of the things that’s different about us,” said Saltzstein. “It’s all done by a matching process. They don’t know what dog they’re going to get. As fosters, we don’t know which veteran our dog is going to get. We do everything in our power not to create disappointment.”

As with any service dog training program, much depends on the individual traits of each animal and what they can do for a veteran.

Some are better at creating barriers to give a veteran the space they need to feel comfortable, while others excel at anticipating physical needs, such as helping someone who has fallen.

“Every dog will let you know,” Saltzstein said.

Also unique is the fact that none of the cost is passed on to the veteran.

Each dog placed is worth around $20,000. Corporate sponsorships help tremendously, but every donation benefits the foundation.

Becky Beach started the Puppy Jake Foundation in early 2013 to help veterans suffering from the after-effects of service. After a long and successful career working with politicians, she returned to Iowa for retirement. Her combined passions lead her to create

the program in an attempt to curb the difficulties some veterans face once they return home.

Davenport wants to spread the word about the organization and all the different ways volunteers can get involved — from fostering or puppy sitting so a foster parent can get a night off to fundraising and helping out at events.

Get involved or donate at http://www.puppyjakefoundation.org, and be sure to follow Elmer’s progress in upcoming issues of the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune.

Kedley to run across Iowa to raise funds How far would you go for what you need? Across the entire state? That’s exactly what Mayor Thomas Kedley has challenged himself to do.

These days, it isn’t just the duties as mayor, coach, educator, and new father that Kedley focuses on, but how to be a healthy, passionate leader of a growing community in need of its own health and wellness guidance.

“My goal is for Operation Recreation to raise over $250,000 by the end of the summer. If we can do it, I’ll run the entire state of Iowa, from the Minnesota border to the Missouri border, to show my gratitude,” he said.

To donate to Operation Recreation, you can contact Mayor Thomas Kedley directly at (563) 249-1330 or email him at kedleyt@ gmail.com.

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