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Parents charged in death of Decatur County infant LEON — Decatur County parents have been charged in the death of their 3-month-old infant son.

Joshua Russell Guill, 25, was originally charged with child endangerment causing serious injury, a class C felony, April 5. That charge has been upgraded to child endangerment causing death, a class B felony, and first-degree murder, a class A felony.

Jasmin Leigh Kifer, 20, has been charged with child endangerment causing serious injury, a class C felony.

According to a Decatur County Sheriff’s report, on April 4, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a 911 call that a 3-month-old infant, identified as Sebastian Guill, was having trouble breathing.

Emergency crews were dispatched to 446 Washington St. in Grand River where they discovered the infant was non-reGuill sponsive.

Emergency lifesaving efforts were started and

the infant was transferred to Decatur County Hospital by ambulance.

The infant was then transferred to Blank Children’s Hospital by air ambulance, where he died April 7.

An autopsy was performed at Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office. The results are pending.

Guill is being held in Decatur County Jail on $500,000 cash only bond. Kifer is being held on a

$10,000 cash only bond.

Iowa Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Leon Police Department are assisting Decatur County Sheriff’s Office with this investigation.

According to the sheriff’s report, this is an ongoing investigation and nothing further is being released at this time.

Wheeler, Evans appointed to fill city seat on CCRC

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

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These are the four Clarke Community High School students who qualified for National Speech and Debate Association’s national tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah, in June. Pictured, from left, are Timber Kent, Nick Johnston, Zach Smith and Parker Smith. The students are also holding their national qualifier plaques.

Clarke to send four students to NSDA national competition in Utah

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

Four is the magic number for speech students at Clarke Community High School.

In June, Clarke will have four of its students compete at the National Speech and Debate’s Association’s (NSDA) national tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah.

These are the four students and the areas they qualified to compete in: • Nicholas Johnston (domestic extemporaneous speech)

• Parker Smith (program of oral interpretation) • Zach Smith (informative speech) • Timber Kent (international extemporaneous speech) “You meet people from all over different parts of the United States, talk about all sorts of different things, what speech is like for them and their state,” Johnston said. “Or, it could be not speech related at all.

It can be just anything. Just talking with people from all over is really cool.”

Looking forward Johnston and Kent have attended nationals before.

This year will be the first time for Parker Smith and Zach Smith.

Zach Smith said he’s looking forward to being around a bunch of new people. Parker Smith also elaborated on excitement of going to the competition for the first time.

“I’ve heard it’s a lot different than everything else,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s like.”

Johnston had some advice for the first-time attendees.

Ty Wheeler, Osceola city administer/clerk, is officially a full-fledged member of Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC).

During an Osceola City Council meeting Tuesday, April 5, Mayor Thomas Kedley appointed Wheeler as the CCRC representative for the city of Osceola.

Brian Evans, chief executive officer of Clarke County Hospital, was appointed as the CCRC alternate.

Wheeler replaces Clint Walters, general manager of Osceola Foods, who was appointed to the position in Jan- Wheeler uary.

“Ty has been filling in pretty much the entire time, almost the entire time, of the appointment and he’s been

doing a fantastic job on that committee representing the city, I feel,” Kedley said.

Building a reservoir The filling of CCRC seats is an important issue because CCRC is in the process of building a reservoir in northern Clarke County.

The reservoir project comes from nearly three decades of work to build a new reservoir in Clarke County to replace West Lake. The reservoir was to provide a water supply for Osceola and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) with an 816-acre lake, which could provide 2.2 million gallons of water per day.

Funding for the project includes many sources, especially funding from the local-option sales tax.

There have been many direct legislative setbacks involved with the project, as well as eminent domain, which is taking private property for a government purpose.

Filling the seats Kedley discussed the rea-

son Walters wouldn’t be in the community anymore, or available to be in the CCRC seat.

“He got a great promotion in his job at Hormel. He’s done a great job for us here,” he said.

As for why Evans was chosen as the CCRC alternate, Kedley said, “My reason ... is look what he’s doing with Evans the hospital. Number one (in quality rankings) in the nation, enough said.”

Other city appointments The final appointment Kedley made during the council meeting was Kevin Emanuel to the city’s planning and zoning commission.

He said Emanuel owned many businesses in Osceola.

“He’s a self-made businessman and he’s a quality candidate, overall,” Kedley said.

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Week of the Young Child: Mayor Thomas Kedley, middle, signs the proclamation

declaring April 10-16 the “Week of the Young Child.” Kedley signed the proclamation during a visit to The Village Early Childhood Center Monday, April 4. For more information on The Week of the Young Child, check out a press release on page 12.

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Clarke Community High School hosted the State Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, April 2. Five schools attended, including Carlisle, Chariton, Clarke, Knoxville and Winterset. Students prepared music and performed for a judge. Their performance was rated on a 1 to 5 scale in the categories of tone quality, intonation, rhythm, balance and blend, technique, interpretation, articulation/diction, and other performance factors including appearance, poise, posture and memorization. Clarke band members, under the direction of Brad Lampe, received 27 “Division I, Superior” ratings, 12 “Division II, Excellent” ratings and three “Division III, Good” ratings. Clarke’s choir members, under the direction of Ann March, received six “Division I, Superior” ratings, seven “Division II, Excellent” ratings and eight “Division III, Good” ratings. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kayci Mongar, Hannah Pollard, Courtney Clark, Reed Morris, Taylor Hardy, LeeAnn Helgevold and Jonathan Bair. In the second row are Shannon Newburg, Sydney Sickels, Tyler Montgomery, Parker Hardy, Timber Kent, Hayley Gilbert, Alex Barr, Samantha Belden and Parker Smith. In the third row are Brandon Chavez, Erin Gay, Victoria Swartz, Nick Johnston, Zach Smith, Riley Elben, Jesse Corrales, Izzy Buddenhagen, Anna Sereg, Jasmine Rebol and Richard Wilkins. In the fourth row are Danielle Brown, Brittany Beckett, Dana Pearson, Isaac Lewis and Nathan Porter. Not pictured are Sam Reynoldson, Alexa DeVore and Katelynn VanGundy.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 14, 2016

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT Angela J. Church of Ankeny reported a 52-inch RCA television, seven trail cameras, two chainsaws (one Homelite and one Stihl), cultivator and tiller, log splitter, deer stands, snow blade, hunting gear and several other items were taken from her cabin between March 9 and 30.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, entry into the cabin appears to have been made by breaking in the door.

Loss estimate is $3,055.

The sheriff’s office is investigating this incident.

—————— Jacqueline Lea Smith of Murray reported a wallet with bank cards was taken from her car when the vehicle was parked in front of her residence 11:50 a.m. April 3 to 4 a.m. April 4.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Smith said her vehicle was unlocked at the time of the incident. She also said she had contacted her banks to cancel the cards.

Loss estimate is $50. The sheriff’s office is investigating this incident.

—————— Jennifer Ann Nolin, 32 of Mitchellville was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, 3:35 a.m. April 3.

Nolin was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail by the magistrate.

—————— Cody Tyler Smith, 24, of Sauk Rapids, Minn., was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 5:21 a.m. April 2.

Smith was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Terry Ray Hankins-Lund

Jr., 27, of Des Moines was charged with escape from custody 12:10 p.m. March 31.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Hankins-Lund Jr. escaped from custody while being returned to Clarke County Jail from court. He was taken back into custody approximately four blocks from the courthouse after a short foot chase.

Escape charges have been filed against Hankins-Lund Jr., who is being held in Clarke County Jail on other charges, as well.

—————— Joseph Redman Snook, 25, of Van Wert was charged with second-degree theft and fourth-degree theft 6 p.m.

March 30.

Snook was being held in Clarke County Jail until he could post bail or go to court.

—————— On March 29 at 2:35 p.m., Tamara Lynne Cowley of Osceola was observed by a Clarke County deputy driving away from Clarke County Courthouse in a green Ford Explorer.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Cowley’s driving privileges are suspended. A citation to appear in court has been mailed to her.

—————— Talton Julian Toney, 40, of Lamoni was charged with failure to serve time for second-degree theft 11 p.m.

April 6.

Toney will be held until time is served as there is no bond.

—————— Marilyn Kay Beeler of Woodburn reported 160 gallons of gas was taken from their gas barrel between March 7 and April 2.

Loss estimate is $265.

REAL ESTATE The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of Clarke County Recorder. 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.

Richard L and Marylee A Stephens Warranty Deed to Ryan J Stephenson, Township 72, Range 25, Section 6, $192,000.00.

Jace M McClaflin Warranty Deed to High Sierra LLC, Original Osceola, Block 1, Lot 8, $65,000.00.

Michael D Roan Warranty Deed to Melvin Davis, Township 72, Range 27, Section 15, $25,000.00.

Thomas L and Julita Pollard Warranty Deed to Martha Contreras, West Osceola, Block 11, Lot 8, $9,000.00.

Audrey S Thomas Warranty Deed to Randy Turner, Russ Turner, Renda Baker, and Rashawn Turner, Original Murray Block 46, Lots 1,4, and 5, $56,000.00.

Gregory Scott and Lori N (McMurray) Enger, Warranty Deed to Brian S and Tabitha D Cole, Osceola Park Place Addition Plat 1, Lot 1, $112,000.00.

Phillip D and Terri Rater and Jeffrey A and Cindy Norman, Warranty Deed to Jeffrey W Bonner, Township 72, Range 25, Section 20, $69,000.00.

Sarah Dulinsky Warranty Deed to Alfredo Jimenez Arevola and Blanca Jimenez, Original Osceola, Block 24, Lot 3, $62,500.00.

Larry D and Judy K Kjellsen Warranty Deed to Zach Flick, Harken Hills, Lot 13, $199,000.00.

Gold Tip Asset Mgmt LLC Warranty Deed to Eugene Pasierb, Original Murray, Block 39, Lots 7 and 10, $33,000.00.

Douglas D Berry WarPOLICE REPORT ranty Deed to Jacklyn and Eva C Bear, East Osceola Steven Paul Jones, 26, of April 8.

Addition, Block 2, Lot 1, Osceola was charged on a —————— warrant April 7.

Luther Fredrick Smith, 37, $77,000.00.

Darlene Handrock War—————— Donna Sue Singh, 55, of of Osceola was charged with ranty Deed to Clarke CounOsceola was charged on a willful injury — aggravated ty Reservoir Commission, Township 73, Range 26, warrant for parole violation assault April 10.

MEAL SITE Monday, April 18: Oven-fried chicken, whipped potatoes/gravy, broccoli, pineapple upside down cake Tuesday, April 19: Spanish beef patty, baked sweet potato, spring vegetables, diced peaches Wednesday, April 20:

Chicken pot pie, green beans, stewed tomatoes, applesauce Thursday, April 21: Beef chili, baked potato, tossed salad, chocolate chip cookie Friday, April 22: Potato-crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, tropical fruit

Leon student selected in GRM Networks scholarship program PRINCETON, Mo. – GRM Networks has selected six area students to receive $5,500 in scholarship monies through the GRM Networks scholarship program.

The selected students are as follows: • Derrek Hardy from Browning will receive $1,500 • Allie Stanley from Eagleville will receive $1,000 • Shaundra Nash from Cainsville will receive $1,000 • Michael Addison from Bethany will receive $750 • Mindy Wilson from Leon will receive $500 • Jacob Addison from Bethany will receive $750 set aside for a student indicating a tech-specific major GRM Networks started a scholarship program in 2016 to support high school seniors with a goal of attending college. All awardees will re-

ceive their monies after their first college semester, and upon proof of maintaining a 2.0 grade point average.

About GRM Networks GRM Networks is a member owned cooperative that provides communication services to customers located within a 4,500 square mile radius that covers 44 exchanges in northern Missouri and southern Iowa.

GRM Networks is dedicated to delivering reliable, advanced communications technology while providing an exceptional customer experience. GRM Networks is committed to promoting and investing in its local communities.

LTC Networks and SCC Networks are subsidiaries of GRM Networks. For more information about GRM Networks, visit www.grm. net.

L O C A L W E AT H E R Sections 26, 35, and 36, $235,130.00.

Elaina Maria Trust Warranty Deed to John C England, Township 71, Range 26, Section 20, $240,000.00.

Melvin and Alice R Davis Warranty Deed to Larry and Martha Oneall, Original Osceola, Block 14, Lots 5 and 6, $37,500.00.

John Fred Reed Jr Grandchild’s Trust Warranty Deed to Mark E and Mary E Gibson, Grandview South Plat Osceola, Lots 2 and 3, $10,000.00.

Carla S Jones Trustee for Heather Jones Wallace Warranty Deed to Thomas W and Mary M Werner, Osceola Addition, Block 11, Lot 10, $32,000.00.

Arthur L and Edwanna J Lyall Warranty Deed to Robert W and Charrissa M Lewis, Township 72, Range 25, Section 19, $161,680.00.

Adrian and Danielle J Flores Warranty Deed to Edwanna J and Arthur L Lyall, Original Osceola Block 5, Lots 6 and 7, $110,000.00.

Joanne E Barton Warranty Deed to Richard and Cindy Collins, Township 72, Range 25, Section 15, $182,000.00.

Great Western Bank Warranty Deed to Michael and Sandra McLaughlin, Longview Estates, Lot 1, $58,500.00.

Petty Pool Warranty Deed to Barbara C Williams, Webster’s 1st Addition, Block 5, Lots 1, 2, and 6, $55,000.00.

Charles D McMurray Estate Court Officer Deed to Benjamin A Vidales, Park Place Addition, Lots 2 and 3, $62,500.00.

Noreen Emily McMurray Estate Court Officer Deed to Benjamin A Vidales, Park Place Addition, Lots 2 and 3, $62,500.00.

Amy L Crawford Warranty Deed to Rosa A Matthews, Township 71, Range 25, Section 5, $110,000.00.

Donald E Parmer Revocable Trust Warranty Deed to Cody and Bridget Chandler, Townhip 73, Range 26, Section 36, $22,900.00.

Moon joins United Country – Land, Home and Auction Brandon Moon, real estate agent, recently joined the sales team at United Country – Land, Home and Auction in Osceola.

Moon is a native of northern Iowa, but has called southwest Iowa home for more than 15 years. He brings an impressive background to the team that includes being featured on HGTV’s new show “Log Cabin Living,” where he was able to work with buyers and sellers of log homes. He also specializes in selling land, recreational properties and farmland.

“There are a lot of agents in our area, but only United Country provides national, regional and local marketing to bring qualified buyers to our area,” Moon said.

“That, combined with United Country’s powerful marketing strategies, allows me to develop a marketing plan specific to your property.”

Moon will serve the counties of Adams, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page and Taylor in southwest Iowa.

Moon and the United Country – Land, Home and Auction team can be con-

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tacted by phone at 712-3038825 or by e-mail at bmoon@ uclha.com. Their full listings can be viewed at www.LandHomeandAuction.com.

About United Country Real Estate United Country Real Estate – a division of the United Real Estate Group – is the leading, fully integrated network of conventional and auction real estate professionals.

The company has been an innovator in lifestyle and country real estate marketing since 1925. United Country supports nearly 500 offices and 5,000 real estate professionals across four continents, with a unique, comprehensive marketing program.

The exclusive program includes the highest ranked and largest portfolios of specialty property marketing websites, unequaled national print advertising, the largest internal real estate advertising agency, an extensive buyer database of more than 550,000 opt-in buyers and additional proprietary programs to advertise properties more broadly.

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Audit report released on Clarke County Hunt and Associates, P.C., certified public accountants, released an audit report on Clarke County.

The county had local tax revenue of $15,719,340 for the year ended June 30, 2015, which included $1,097,239 in tax credits from the state and $252,767 in gaming tax. The county forwarded $10,707,904 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the county.

The county retained $5,011,436 of local tax revenue, including $325,314 in tax credits from the state and $252,767 in gaming tax to finance county operations, a 12.5 percent increase from the prior year.

The increase was because of higher property tax levies in anticipation of increases in overall county costs.

Other revenue included charges for services of $767,370, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $5,075,514, capital grants and contributions of $608,862, unrestricted investment earnings of $18,305 and other general revenues of $43,543.

Expenses for county operations totaled $8,115,046, a 3.4 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses included, $3,494,232 for roads and transportation, $1,786,234 for public safety and legal services and $963,591 for administration.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the county auditor’s office, in the

office of the auditor of the state and on the auditor of the state’s website at http:// auditor.iowa.gov/reports/index.html.

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Kalona Quilt Show & Sale April 28 ...... 5:00 pm-8:00 pm April 29 ...... 9:00 am-7:00 pm April 30 ...... 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Over 300 New & Antique Quilts On Display & For Sale in the Kalona Community Center

For info call: 319-656-2240 email: kac@kctc.net www.woodinwheel.com

Visit the Quilt & Textile Museum in the Kalona Historical Village Visitor's Center

SENIOR WELLNESS EXPO & OPEN HOUSE FRI. APRIL 15 -- 1:00 - 3:30 PM 1:00 Western Medicine with Complimentary Therapies 1:15 Finding Purpose in Retirement 1:30 - 3:30 Tour The Reserve and visit with Alternative Health experts

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Kathryn Hommer Osceola

Kathryn Elizabeth Hommer, 90, of Osceola died Monday, April 4, 2016, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola. Hommer Services were 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. John Long and the Rev. Jess Gaul officiating. Visitation with family present was from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 7, at the funeral home. Interment was in New Virginia Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to New Virginia

Marion Manley Afton

Marion Manley, 74, of Afton died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his home in Afton.

Celebration of life ser- Manley vices were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston.

Mary O’Riley officiated the

Carol Stahl Waterloo

Carol J. Stahl, 74, of Waterloo, formerly of Ocheyedan, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at ManorC a r e Health Services in Waterloo.

Funeral services were 1 p.m.

Saturday, Stahl April 9, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Locke Funer-

Dana Stonehocker Thayer

Dana Stonehocker, 61, of Thayer died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at her home.

Celebration of life memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and

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Ambulance and New Virginia senior citizens mealsite.

Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Kathryn Elizabeth Hommer, daughter of Allen Willard Gillett and Ethyl Opal (Horr) Gillett, was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Milo. Kathryn received her education in Warren County rural schools and graduated from Indianola High School. She attended Simpson College and received her normal teacher’s training, which led to her teaching for a brief time in Warren County country schools.

On May 14, 1944, Kathryn married Everett Raymond Hommer at Indianola United Methodist Church and four children, Thomas Ray, Vicki Jo, Charles Dale and Donald Dee blessed this union.

In later years, Kathryn later worked for New Virginia School system for over seven years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary in New Virginia.

Kathryn is survived by her son Thomas (Sharon Holtz) Hommer of Indianola; daughter Vicki (Merlin) Morris of New Virginia; son Charles (Cathy) Hommer of Indianola; son Donald (Deborah) Hommer of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Chad (Carolyn) Hommer, Michael (Jodie) Hommer, Melody (Steve) Hommer-Ramsey, Brett Morris, Ryan (Deanna) Morris, Amy (Devin) Janssen, Becky (Matt) Van Wyk, Brian (Jamie) Hommer, Chelsi Hommer, Katie (Bryan) Ripke and Jacob Hommer; great-grandchildren, Tyler Hommer, Nicole Hommer, Madison Hommer, Riley Hommer,

Logan Hommer, Jordan Williamson, Hailey Ramsey, Andrew Morris, Zachary Cook, Brant Morris, Jack Morris, Oakley Morris, Kaitlyn Morris, Kelsey Morris, Jorja Janssen, Emlynn Janssen, Archer Janssen, Cash Janssen, Brooke McQuiston, Aiden McQuiston, Hudson Van Wyk, Kale Van Wyk, Gunner Hommer, Eli Hommer, Henrik Ripke and Truett Ripke; great-greatgrandchild Tatum Williamson; step-brothers, Darrow (Lucy) Condon of Mexia, Texas, and Rodney Condon of Illinois; sister Edyth Lammey of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Everett Raymond Hommer; brother Clifford Gillett and stepmother Lorene Condon.

service. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in rural Cromwell. Open visitation was from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10, with family present from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to be determined.

Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Marion Owen Manley, son of Inez (Mason) Manley and Leo Virgil Manley, was born March 20, 1942, in rural Clarke County. He received his early education at Powell Liberty No. 7 School and then attended Osceola High School, graduating in May 1960.

In July of 1961, Marion

married Patricia Ramsey.

Their daughter Keri was born in 1962. Marion, Pat and Keri moved to Creston in January 1964. Their son Greg was born in 1966.

Marion married Joyce Jones in March 1980, and acquired another daughter and son, Jana and Jamie.

Marion worked different occupations and in 1970, joined the Creston Police Department, retiring as Captain in 1997 after 27 years of service. After retirement, he worked for SIRWA, Adams County Sheriff Department, Max Smith Construction, T.J.’s and owned Cromwell Tap.

Marion is survived by his daughters, Keri Manley of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Jana (Lynn) Weland of Creston; sons, Greg (Mary) Manley of Malvern and Jamie Christensen of Creston; four grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; former wives, Patricia Manley of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Joyce Manley of Creston; brother Myron (Linda) Manley of Osceola; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Inez Manley and his sister Mary Helgevold.

al Home, 1519 W. Fourth St., in Waterloo and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to House of Hope, 306 Walnut St., Waterloo, Iowa 50703. Online condolences may be left at www.lockefuneralhome.com.

Carol, daughter of Clarence and Ivadelle Ver Steeg Buysman, was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Sibley. She graduated from Ocheydan High School in 1958.

Carol married Bill Bargman, and they later divorced.

On July 7, 1990, Carol married Ronald F. Stahl in Spirit Lake. He died Sept. 3,

2008. She was a homemaker as well as a paraeducator in Spencer and Waterloo schools.

Carol was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Gates Neighborhood Association, N.E. Iowa Motorcycle Club, volunteered at Roosevelt School, Main Street Waterloo and numerous other organizations in Cedar Valley.

Carol is survived by her children, Craig (Jess) Bargman of Waterloo, Carrie (Russ) Mulert of Lexington, Kentucky, Chris (Tim)

Nieman of Waterloo, Chantel (Reinhard) Boeschen of Waterloo and Stacey (Eric) Millar of Washburn; Mike Stahl of Waterloo; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Roger (Jalene) Buysman of Dalhart, Texas; sisters, Lavonne (Michael) Bird of Westminster, Colorado, and Charlene (Todd) Swanson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and numerous friends she called family.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Brandon Nieman.

THURSDAY • APRIL 14, 2016

CCDC hosts social media sessions for businesses The average social media platform is rolling up on a milestone anniversary this year.

After 10 years of tweeting, posting, pinning and more, has the business world seen a benefit to social media marketing? Or do business owners still think platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest – with user populations ranging from tens of millions to a billion are a passing fad?

How does a business connect with its audience through Facebook? How can a 140 character “tweet” capture the attention of your targeted audience?

Does your business need a blog?

These questions and their answers are ever-evolving, so Clarke County Development Corporation decided to bring in Andrew B. Clark, president and The Brand Chef from SPOKE Communications, to discuss how businesses can take advantage of the social media marketing landscape.

In a free luncheon being held at the development corporation from noon to 1 p.m. April 22, businesses and entrepreneurs interested in using the reach of social media to build stronger online brands and grow audiences will work though and discuss those questions and more.

The “Lunch and Learn” will cover the basics of a number of relevant social media platforms and how they pertain to business

marketing. The presentation will also offer a question and answer period where business owners and marketers can discuss strategies, best practices and more.

To sign up for the workshop, contact Elizabeth Simpson at the Clarke County Development Corporation via phone – 641342-2944 or email at esimpson@clarkecountyiowa. com to make your reservation.

More about Andrew B. Clark and SPOKE Communications: Andrew B. Clark is a marketing communications professional from Des Moines. He started in digital marketing and promotions early in 2004 as blogger “The Brand Chef,” writing about marketing communications trends and offering insight from a career spanning over two decades.

In the fall of 2010, Spoke stepped into the entrepreneurial ring offering his own digital branding and marketing services to clients ranging from associations to start-ups. In 2014, SPOKE Communications was formed to offer clients a full marketing communications menu with public relations, media management, execution, and measurement.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 14, 2016

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Attention Murray residents

By Cheryl Wilson Murray

I guess if you want potholes fixed on your street repaired, you have to go up to city hall, fill out a paper called “Murray City Concerns Report.” It also says concerns will be reviewed within 72 hours of receipt.

On March 28, 2016, I put in a request on their Murray concern paper about a part of street that is in very, very poor shape and I know all the streets in Murray are horrible, but this stretch of street is very bad, and I’ve been complaining since last summer.

In April, I went to city hall to find out what their going to do about that stretch of street since the 72 hours was up and still nothing done to fix the street.

I got absolutely no response from the Murray city administrator. I said to her, I don’t believe the taxpayers of Murray should have to do city em-

ployees jobs and report where streets need to be fixed. Don’t they drive on them?

I was informed by the Murray city administrator that I don’t pay property taxes, that I rent my home, which is true.

I told the city administrator I believe the landlords include property taxes when considering what to charge for rent. So, I am part of the taxpayers.

I also informed her I pay my bills on time. I’ve lived in Murray over 20 years. The administrator was very rude and informed me that didn’t matter. I’m not a taxpayer.

Murray used to be a nice place to live, not so much anymore, unless you’re part of Murray’s elite. They don’t seem to care about the working families trying to make it.

My opinion is Murray city employees are overpaid and under-worked.

I’m waiting for an apology from the Murray city administrator.

The reality of sexual assaults

By Hannah Vander Kopsa

Sexual abuse specialist Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

We at Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center serve victim/survivors every day. The forcible violation of one’s body severs the belief in humanity and community.

The reality of the trauma that sexual assault causes can be seen on the faces of women, men and children in our own communities. These survivors are our friends, our family and fellow students. Sexual assault is wrong. No one asks to be abused.

Nationally, one in four girls and one in seven boys will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday. One in six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.

In Clarke County, this means 280

girls, 161 boys and 769 women will be violated. We can all help stop sexual abuse. Notice when somebody is using being victimized and find a safe way to intervene.

As a community, we can hold offenders accountable, support survivors and we can take a stand against this violence.

Stand with the survivors in your area this April and support Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

You can show your support by wearing teal, hanging a SAAM flyer, displaying a teal light bulb at your place of business or home or informing yourself with books and documentaries from your local library.

For questions or to get involved contact Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center. If you or someone you know is suffering from sexual abuse, please call our 24-hour crisis line 1-800-550-0004.

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House, Senate reach agreement on budget targets

By Rep. Joel Fry

The Fry Times

House District 27 joel.fry@legis.state.ia.us

On April 6, the House Republicans and Senate Democrats reached an agreement on the funding levels for the FY2017 budget.

The Legislature is limited to spending $7.351 billion out of the general fund under the state‘s expenditure limitation law. The budget levels include the additional funding already authorized by the FY2017 Supplemental School Aid bills, which increased school funding by 2.25 percent.

In addition to the budget targets, the House and Senate agreed to place certain standing appropriations under the control over the budget subcommittees.

Many of these on-going appropriations had not been reviewed for years until a separate subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee examined the programs in Jan-

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uary and February.

The funding for the programs had been accounted for under the Standings Appropriations bills. Now, the programs and funding will be turned over to the appropriate budget subcommittee and accounted for in FY2017 budget.

Beginning with the next general assembly, the budget subcommittees will be conducting oversight and review of the programs. The programs moving are:

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“The competition can be brutal,” he said. “It’s definitely a different setting than at anything you would find at the state or local level.”

Kent said it’s best to try not to take people too seriously.

“They’ll be really aggressive because they’re trying their best, which is understandable. So, try not to take anything personally,” he said.

Johnston nodded his head in agreement with Kent’s advice.

“At nationals, it’s the cream of the crop. It’s the best of the best. Everyone is good who gets there,” he said.

“So, getting last place at nationals is still an accomplishment — to be at nationals, anyway. It’s not anything to be upset about.”

However, Johnston added joking-

ly, “But, don’t get last.”

Getting there It takes a lot of effort and funding to get to compete at nationals — $4,000 to be exact. If people would like to know more about donations, helping to fundraise or attending the competition as a judge, contact Don May, Clarke’s speech coach.

This year will be the first year Clarke has sent four speech students to national competition, and the school district is one of the smallest schools associated with NSDA. “The number and everything is great,” May said. “I wish that more people could go and be involved and/ or just go and see nationals. Once you are there, you would be biting and scratching to get back again. To compete with the top people in the nation, it’s a tough competition.”

College news Iowa State University AMES — Area students achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University.

Murray: Joseph Webb, class year 4, Human Sciences Osceola: Megan Oswald, class

year 2, Human Sciences —————— An area student has achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

Osceola: Kacey Klemesrud, class year 4, Agriculture and Life Sciences

Administration and Regulation Subcommittee Dept. of Revenue - Tobacco Reporting Requirements Dept. of Revenue - Printing Cigarette Stamps Economic Development Subcommittee Dept. of Cultural Affairs County Endowment/Community Cultural Grants IEDA - Tourism Marketing Education Subcommittee Dept. of Education - Child Development Health and Human Services Subcommittee Dept. of Human Services Child Abuse Prevention Dept. of Human Services Commission of Inquiry Dept. of Human Services Non-Resident Mental Illness Commitment Dept. of Public Health - Registry for Congenital & Inherited Disorders Justice Systems Subcommittee Dept. of Corrections - State Cases Court Costs

Women have served as postmistresses (postmaster being the official title) since before the Revolutionary War, even under British rule. The focus of this article are women who were appointed in Clarke County prior to World War I. Prairie Grove: The earliest women postmasters listed in Clarke County were Elizabeth and Isabella Guthrie at Prairie Grove in 1882.

Livada Olive “Ollie” (Smith) Bolibaugh was postmaster in 1889. The post office ran from 1852 until it was discontinued in 1899 and mail sent to Osceola. Ollie was a teacher prior to her marriage to Dr. W.R. Bolibaugh. She died a tragic death in 1920 at age 59 when a water heater connected with their kitchen range exploded.

Smyrna: First post office in Clarke County, originally Glenns, established 1851 and renamed to Smyrna in 1864.

The Smyrna post office was active until 1902. Adelphia (Rex) Boor, wife of Orpheus, 1886.

She passed away in 1908. Emma Wilson, 1886-1888, and Ervilla Bennett, 1889. Jemima (Ratliff) Staley, wife of John, 1891-1902, when it closed and Weldon took its mail.

Middleport (located north of Woodburn): Elizabeth (Burson) Porterfield, wife of Na-

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Pictured is Elsie Lowe, Woodburn postmaster, circa 1917.

thaniel, 1888. The post office was discontinued in 1891 and mail then went to Woodburn.

Liberty: Olive (Wilkinson) Trumbo was appointed in 1893 and served a short time.

She had been widowed at age 28, her husband and infant child dying in 1888. She made her home with her widowed mother. Olive passed away of consumption at her home in Liberty in 1904. Eliza (Elizabeth Watson) Hoagland was appointed in 1899. Her husband Jacob was postmaster from 1893 until that time.

Lacelle: Marinda (May) May, 1899-1902, wife of John May (who had died in 1898).

She also operated the Lacelle telephone switchboard until her death in 1925 at age 72.

Leslie: Mary Cox, 1913, wife of Oliver Cox. At the time of it being discontinued in January, 1933, Oliver was the postmaster. Mary died in 1967 and was the daughter of Mathew and Eva (Miller) McCann.

Woodburn: Ollie (Miller) Moore, Oct. 1910 to Feb. 1913.

She was also listed in 1910 as a dressmaker who worked from home. Her husband, Harvey, had died in 1903 at age 38, leaving Ollie with three children.

Elsie Lowe, 1913-1933, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Flannery) Lowe.

In 1915, the post office was robbed by yeggmen (slang for safecrackers). They blew the safe, muffling the sound with mail sacks. Elsie found the blown safe the next morning.

King, the criminal hunting hound from Creston, was brought in but no trail was found. It was thought the men had hitched a ride on a freight train. Elsie had a building built for use as a post office across the street from the current location in 1916, next to Bowen’s Drug Store. Her brother, John, was mail carrier.

In 1934 she ran for Clarke County recorder and lost by 24 votes. Elsie owned rental properties in Woodburn. She never married, and passed away in 1969.

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HCI Hospice Care Services volunteer honored during National Volunteer Appreciation Month April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to say, “thanks” to the 33 percent of Iowans who donate their time to make a difference.

Iowa is ranked No. 10 in the nation among states with the highest volunteer rates, according to the most recent data available from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Twenty-five-year Osceola resident Anna Harvey is one of these individuals and was recognized last year for her contributions by the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa.

As a volunteer with HCI Hospice Care Services, Harvey provides support, companionship and hope to those facing life-limiting

illnesses.

“Anna is always willing to go on short notice to sit with a dying patient or lend a hand to family members in need,” said Karen Irwin, local HCI Hospice Care Services volunteer coordinator. “Her compassion extends beyond the passing of a patient by staying in contact with families and providing support as needed.

Anna truly represents what it means to be a hospice volunteer!”

Harvey has spent the majority of her volunteer time the past two years offering companionship to patients and respite for their families. She’s part of HCI Hospice Care Services’ Pet Peace of Mind program, helping hospice patients

care for their pets.

As a specially trained 11th Hour volunteer, Harvey also provides a comforting presence by sitting with patients and families during the final hours of life. She finds being greeted by patients’ smiles when she enters the room to be the most rewarding part of her role.

“I have learned death is no longer a fearful thing,” Harvey said.

Harvey describes one particular patient as having the greatest impact on her thus far.

She said, “He looked up at me and said, ‘You are part of our family, and I could not go through this without you.’ I came home with a smile knowing I played a big part in making

this man’s last days better and happier.”

In addition to volunteering for hospice, Harvey has also given of her time to the local clothes closet, food pantry, roadside clean up and animal shelter.

For 23 years she also volunteered for the state, caring for orphaned and injured wild animals by raising and acclimating them to survive in the wild. She also offered animal programs at schools and home tours about wild and domestic animal care.

HCI Hospice Care Services is seeking more volunteers like Harvey. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Irwin at 641-342-2888 or at kirwin@hcicareservices.org.

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McConnells celebrate 50 years A card shower is planned in honor of Rodger and Donna McConnell on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 24.

Cards may be sent to them at 10260 County Road 424, Savannah, MO 64485.

Rodger and Donna McConnell

Sellers card shower planned The family of Dorothy Sellers is planning a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday, Wednesday, April 13.

Cards may be sent to her at Homestead, 334 N. Westview Drive, Osceola, IA 50213.

Dorothy Sellers

Relay for Life of Clarke County to host dinner Relay for Life of Clarke County will be hosting a pulled pork dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, at First Christian Church in Osceola.

It is a free will donation with all donations going to Relay for Life to help fight

cancer. People can learn more about the relay and how you could win a big screen TV for registering and participating in the relay.

Call Karen Irwin at 641572-0100 with questions.

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SPORTS

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Lady Indians win 3 events at Lady Panther Relays

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor svicker@osceolaiowa.com

CRESTON — Clarke finished fifth with 52 points and Interstate 35 sixth with 21 points in the Class AA division of the Lady Panther Relays here Monday night.

The Lady Indians picked up three event victories, including two field events.

Amanda Kindred won the Class AA shot put competition with her throw of 35 feet, 9 inches.

It looked to be a good competition, with Creston junior Hannah Hood ranking 14th in the state in the event. But Hood scratched on all four attempts, opening the door for Kindred to win the event with her PR throw.

Kindred’s previous best throw was 34-9.25. Kindred also finished fifth in the discus throw.

Senior Alexis Barr cleared 5-0 in the high jump competition for the first time this

season to win the Class AA crown.

B a r r nearly cleared 5-1 on both her first and second attempts, just barely k n o c k i n g Barr the bar off the standards.

Barr took fifth in the long jump and Hayley Gilbert finished sixth.

Clarke’s other event victory came in the shuttle hurdle relay, with the team of Solanna Zimmerman, Chynna Beydler, Ashlynn Oehlert and Bailey Zimmerman winning with its time of 1:14.07.

The Zimmerman twins took second and third in the 100 meter hurdles, behind Creston’s Amber Castillo, who ran a big PR of 16.22 seconds.

Solanna Zimmerman finished second in 17.25 seconds and Bailey Zimmerman was

third in 17.48 seconds.

Solanna Zimmerman also took third in the 100 meter dash.

Interstate 35 was led by sophomore Lily Miller’s third-place finish in the 400 meter hurdles in 1:16.24, just ahead of teammate Kirsten Schirm in 1:16.59.

The Roadrunners finished fourth in the shuttle hurdle relay and the 4x200 relay.

Lady Panther Relays Class AA Team standings — 1.

Creston 133, 2. Atlantic 99, 3.

Shenandoah 84, 4. Clarinda 58, 5. Clarke 52, 6. Interstate 35 21.

Discus — 1. Hannah Hood, Creston, 101-3; 5. Amanda Kindred, Clarke, 93-3.

Shot put — 1. Amanda Kindred, Clarke, 35-9.

High jump — 1. Alexis Barr, Clarke, 5-0.

Long jump — 1. Karmyn Pickens, Shen, 15-7; 5. Alexis Barr, Clarke, 13-8; 6. Hayley Gilbert, Clarke, 13-1.

3,000 meters — 1. Tiffany Williams, Atl, 11:46.53; 7. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 13:29.26; 9. Chelsea Selsor, Clarke, 13:54.01.

4 x 800 relay — 1. Creston (Lexie Little, Brielle Baker, Jami Sickels, Taylor Briley), 10:35.13.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Clarke (Solanna Zimmerman, Chynna Beydler, Ashlynn

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Amanda Kindred of Osceola Clarke launches a shot put attempt during the Lady Panther Relays in Creston Monday. Kindred won the Class AA competition with a distance of 35 feet, 9 inches.

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Clarke’s Sidney Marker (right) hands off to Hayley Gilbert during the distance medley relay at Monday’s Lady Panther Relays in Creston.

Oehlert, Bailey Zimmerman), 1:14.07; 4. Interstate 35 (Allyson Young, Kirsten Schirm, Emily Young, Haley Schaffer), 1:17.39.

100 meters — 1. Cynthia Best, Clar, 13.01; 3. Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 13.69; 8.

Bailey Zimmerman, Clarke, 14.36; 9. Miranda Hahn, I-35, 14.41; 12. Victoria Gutierrez, I-35, 15.71.

Distance medley relay — 1.

Creston (Josie Sickels, Cammy Rutherford, Brielle Baker, Jesse Vicker), 4:44.92; 5. Interstate 35 (Victoria Gutierrez, Ally Bedwell, Pearl Jones, Lizzy Parish), 5:21.67.

400 meters — 1. Taylor Briley, Creston, 1:03.60; 6.

Sarah Davis, Clarke, 1:08.02; 10.

Olivia Carlson, I-35, 1:14.96; 11.

Sydney Nelson, I-35, 1:15.69.

4 x 200 relay — 1. Creston (Kiersten Latham, Josie Sickels, Cayla Maitlen, Stephanie Hemsworth), 1:54.39; 4.

Interstate 35 (Keann Williamson, Miranda Hahn, Ashley Struth, Lilly Miller), 2:00.79; 5. Clarke (Ashlynn Oehlert, Sidney Marker, Savannah Gilbert, Hayley Gilbert), 2:07.51.

100 hurdles — 1. Amber Castillo, Creston, 16.22; 2.

Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 17.25; 3. Bailey Zimmerman, Clarke, 17.48; 6. Haley Schaffer, I-35, 18.36; 9. Cheyanne Loomis, I-35, 19.00.

800 meters — 1. Tiffany Williams, Atl, 2:33.25; 9. Pearl Jones, I-35, 2:58.02; 10. Chelsea Selsor, Clarke, 3:09.17.

200 meters — 1. Amber Castillo, Creston, 27.96; 6.

Ashley Struth, I-35, 29.10; 7.

Sarah Davis, Clarke, 29.75; 10.

Olivia Carlson, I-35, 32.79.

400 hurdles — 1. Adrianna Holmes, Shen, 1:12.79; 3. Lily Miller, I-35, 1:16.24; 4. Kirsten Schirm, I-35, 1:16.59; 6. Ashlynn Oehlert, Clarke, 1:22.11.

Sprint medley relay — 1.

Creston (Kiersten Latham, Josie Sickels, Jessica Beatty, Jesse Vicker), 2:01.63; 5. Clarke

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER

Clarke freshman Sarah Davis runs down the backstretch in the 400 meter dash at Monday’s Lady Panther Relays in Creston. Davis finished sixth in the event.

(Sidney Marker, Savannah Gilbert, Hayley Gilbert, Chynna Beydler), 2:15.13; 6. Interstate 35 (Ana Mary Bremont-Franco, Allyson Young, Ally Bedwell, Sydney Nelson), 2:16.58.

1,500 meters — 1. Tiffany Williams, Atl, 5:16.43; 8. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 6:09.30; 9. Alexis Jensen, Clarke, 6:27.42; 11.

Bianca Janssen, Clarke, 6:43.91.

4 x 100 relay — 1. Creston (Cayla Maitlen, Taylor Briley, Stephanie Hemsworth, Amber

Castillo), 53.41; 4. Clarke (Solanna Zimmerman, Ashlynn Oehlert, Sarah Davis, Bailey Zimmerman), 56.20; 6. Interstate 35 (Keann Williamson, Miranda Hahn, Ashley Struth, Haley Schaffer), 57.15.

4 x 400 relay — 1. Creston (Josie Sickels, Brielle Baker, Saige Rice, Jesse Vicker), 4:30.23; 5. Interstate 35 (Pearl Jones, Keann Williamson, Kirsten Schirm, Lilly Miller), 4:58.37.

Clarke tennis sweeps SWV

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor svicker@osceolaiowa.com

The Clarke tennis teams both improved to 2-0 with 9-0 sweep victories over Southwest Valley on April 5.

The girls team traveled to Corning to take on the Timberwolves and cruised to the victory, with the closest match coming in an 8-5 win for Sydney Sickels at No. 2 singles over Sydney Dimmler.

Sydnee Redman won 8-3 at No. 1 singles over Brittany Westlake.

Freshman M e g a n Linskens e a s i l y won 8-2 at No. 3 singles over A s h t y n Linskens Grossnickle.

Brittany Beckett was an 8-1 winner over Danielle Wetzel at No. 4 singles and freshman Sydney Garrett wont 8-3 over Jacy Schafer at No. 5 singles. Freshman Deseree Stubbe picked up an 8-0 win at No. 6 singles over Katie Hoerman.

Redman and Lexy Carson won 8-4 at No. 1 doubles over Dimmler and Grossnickle, while the No. 2 doubles team of Sickels and Linskens shut out Westlake and Schafer, 8-0. Beckett and Meredyth Olson won 8-1 over Wetzel and Hoerman in No. 3 doubles.

In boys action at home, matches were more competitive, but Clarke still rolled to a 9-0 win.

Reed Morris was an 8-2 winner over Dalton Davis at No. 1 singles and Billy Otto picked up an 8-5 win over Nic Morris Frede at No. 2 singles.

Senior Taylor Ehrhardt defeated Bryce Newton 8-6 at No. 3 singles and John Echeveste won 8-5 over John Kinser at No. 4 singles.

Nathan McCann knocked off Quenten Scott 8-2 at No. 5 singles and freshman Sam Reynoldson won 8-1 over Trevor Holbrook at No. 6 singles.

Morris and Ehrhardt were 8-4 winners over Davis and Frede at No. 1 doubles and Otto and Echeveste cruised to an 8-2 win at No. 2 doubles over Newton and Scott Palmer.

McCann and Reynoldson were 8-4 winners over Kinser and Holbrook at No. 3 doubles.

Johnston Invitational

The Clarke boys team finished sixth out of seven teams at Saturday’s Johnston Invitational, scoring 152 points. Johnston won the tournament with 277 points, ahead of Ankeny Centenni-

al’s 259 points.

Morris finished 2-4 for the day at No. 1 singles, with wins over Ankeny’s Logan Scheer and Boone’s Ethan Patterson.

Echeveste was 3-3 at No. 2 singles, winning matches against Ankeny’s Andrew Sander, Ankeny Centenni- Echeveste al’s Matt Tressel and Boone’s Cade Burkemper.

Clarke’s No. 1 doubles team of Ehrhardt and Otto finished 1-5, beating North Polk’s duo of Dustin Murray and Colby Cuppio. McCann and Reynoldson finished 3-3 at No. 2 doubles, with wins over Ankeny’s Caleb Van Rees and Andrew Schon, North Polk’s Jack Veber and David Budtken and Waukee’s Anudep Akala and Ashish Jag. Zach Smith and Ryan Walters went 2-4 at No. 3 doubles, beating North Polk’s Brennan Denning, who teamed with an Ankeny Centennial player, and Waukee’s Eric Stradling and Wyatt Karras.

Andy Hurtado and Nathan Porter finished 1-5 at No. 4 doubles with an 11-0 win over Hayden Sinnett and Markus Casten of Johnston.

The Clarke girls host Knoxville today, with the boys on OST photo by SCOTT VICKER the road against the Pan- Interstate 35 junior Allyson Young spots her landing during the long jump competition at the Nodaway Valley Invitational on April 5 in Greenfield. thers.

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Clarke golfers fall in triangulars

By SCOTT VICKER

OST sports editor svicker@ osceolaiowa.com

The Clarke boys team lost to Centerville and Saydel in a triangular meet Monday at Manhattan Golf Club in Centerville.

Clarke recorded a team score of 201 on the day, with Centerville posting a 164 and Saydel scoring 185.

Freshman Conner Deutsch carded his first career eagle on the 302yard par-4 third hole.

D e u t s c h Deutsch drove the green and made the putt for eagle. He finished with Clarke’s low round of the day, shooting

42 on the par 36 course.

Freshman Marshall Morrison recorded his best round of the year with a 48. Brock Hamer shot a 54 and Carter Wilken finished with a 57 to round out the scoring for Clarke. Other scores were Carter Smith with a 62 and Nick Johnston with a 72.

The Clarke boys also fell to Knoxville and Carlisle at home on April 5. The Indians finished with a team score of 209, with Knoxville scoring 164 and Carlisle posting a 197.

Deutsch led the Indians with his round of 50, while Hamer shot a 52, Morrison a 53 and Wilken rounding out the team scoring with a 54. Johnston shot 61 and Smith finished with a 64.

Knoxville and Carlisle both beat the Clarke girls

team on April 5, as well.

Clarke shot a 241 as a team, with Carlisle finishing at 222 and Knoxville recording a 215.

Courtney Clark continued her strong start to the season by winning medalist honors with her round Clark of 43. Breana Lowry shot a 49.

Alexa DeVore carded a round of 74 and Katie VanGundy rounded out the team scoring with her round of 75.

The Clarke girls travel to the Winterset Invite at 8 a.m. Saturday, before both the boys and girls teams travel to Central Decatur on Tuesday.

Niang is recipient of Karl Malone Award LOS ANGELES – Iowa State senior Georges Niang has been announced as the winner of the 2016 Karl Malone Award, presented annually to the nation’s top college basketball power forward by Basketball Hall of Fame. Niang was named the recipient of the award Friday evening on ESPN’s College Basketball Awards Show, which was held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Niang, who has re-written the Iowa State record books, is the first Cyclone men’s basketball player to Niang win an individual postseason award. He is the first two-time All-American in school history after earning second-team honors from the Associated Press,

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Former Clarke all-stater and current Graceland University sophomore Carley Robins throws a ball in from left field (above) during a doubleheader against Southwestern Community College on Friday. At right, Robins takes a swing at a pitch from Southwestern pitcher Jordan Major.

Southwestern swept the Graceland JV team 18-2 and 9-0, both games in 5 innings. Former Central Decatur preps Sadie Greene and Hallie Linhart are also members of the Graceland softball team.

National Association of Basketball Coaches and the United States Basketball Writers Association.

“It is an honor to be given this award,” Niang said.

“You grow up watching guys like Karl Malone and to take home an award that states my game emulates the way he played is pretty cool. I’m thankful for my coaches and teammates for making this all possible by pushing me and believing in me every day.”

Niang, a Methuen, Massachusetts, native, posted one of the great seasons in Iowa State history, averaging 20.5 points and shooting 54.6 percent from the field, 39.2 percent behind the arc and 80.7 percent at the freethrow line en route to earning consensus All-America honors in his final collegiate season.

The unanimous All-Big 12 First-Team selection was a dominant force on the of-

fensive end, scoring in double figures in all 35 games and posting 17 games with 20 or more points. He was at his best against ISU’s best opponents, tallying 22.8 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from 3-point range in 23 games against teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament.

He averaged 28.7 points in three NCAA Tournament games, becoming just the fifth player in tournament history to score 28 or more points in three consecutive games.

Niang’s versatility was perhaps his greatest asset.

Along with finishing second among Big 12 players in scoring, he was the only player in the league to rank among the top-10 in rebounds and assists.

Karl Malone Award Winners 2016 – Georges Niang, Iowa State 2015 – Montrezl Harrell, Louisville

Drake Relays announces men’s triple jump field DES MOINES – Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee director Brian Brown has unveiled the field for the Rio Olympic Game Preview men’s triple jump for the 107th Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. The event will feature nine jumpers taking off along the homestretch of the Blue Oval including two Olympic medalists and the Bahamian national record holder.

Headlining the field is American Will Claye, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the triple jump and bronze med-

alist in the long jump. Claye is also a two-time World Championships bronze medalist and finished the 2015 season ranked No. 7 in the world. He has been ranked as one of the top seven jumpers in the world for five-straight seasons.

A fellow 2012 Olympian and the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, Leevan Sands, will challenge Claye in the event.

Sands, a native of the Bahamas, holds the country’s record in the event at 57-8.5 and has consistently been one of the top jumpers in the world.

American Marquis Den-

dy finished the 2015 season ranked No. 8 in the world will also travel to Des Moines as the reigning U.S. Indoor and outdoor champion in the long jump.

The two-time U.S. Indoor triple jump champion Chris Carter is also in the field as one of five competitors that have jumped past 17 meters in the event.

Completing the field of talented jumpers are Alphonso Jordan, Josh Honeycutt, Iowa product Troy Doris, Chris Benard and Donald Scott.

SWCC photo by JOEL WIRES

Southwestern Community College sophomore Charley Buddenhagen (front left) of New Virginia signs a National Letter of Intent to continue her cross country and track and field career at Waldorf University next fall. Shown in front with Buddenhagen is her mother Kerri. Shown in back, from left, are Waldorf coach Kelsey Riggins and SWCC coach Nick Ekel.

OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Men’s & Women’s Adult Softball Leagues All Managers of a Men’s or Women’s Softball Team, start

forming your teams now.

Manager or Representative of team must come to the Parks & Recreation Office and sign their team up for the League and receive League Rules.

Sign-ups will be taken until Friday, April 22nd, 4:30 p.m.

You are invited

50th Anniversary Open House Sat., April 16, 2-4 p.m.

Southwestern Community College, Student Center 1501 W Townline St., Creston, IA 50801 Come and go event Find more information at:

www.swcciowa.edu/swcc50

Tentative start date is the first full week in May. League Entry Fee: $350.00 Entry Fee due by April 29th All teams interested in entrance into the league, do so acknowledging set nights of play.

Women’s League - Monday Evenings Men’s League - Wednesday Evenings Postponed Games will be made up the following week Make-up games for Women’s League will be played on Tuesday evenings Make-up games for Men’s League will be played on Thursday evenings

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Clarke preschool students work with different types of sports balls in the Project Approach to learning.

Clarke Community Preschool is having a ball with help of local funding source If you have taken a look around one of Clarke Community Preschool’s classrooms lately you might have noticed an unusual amount of balls.

Balls of different textures, sizes, colors and uses can be found. The multitude of balls available to students is not just for playground fun, however.

The balls are creating a rich learning environment for the preschool’s current study on balls. This is the second year the local preschool has developed studies, helping students seek knowledge through the Project Approach to learning.

The Project Approach is a type of learning that allows students to study a topic indepth while building important inquiry skills. As part of this approach students ana-

lyze what they already know about a topic.

A potential topic must be of interest to the students and one that can be explored extensively. Exposure and exploration with a topic naturally leads students to begin thinking about it more, helping them to pose questions.

Lists of questions are made and a good amount of time is spent with students searching for answers through experiments, the use of experts, field study experiences, books, Internet and other resources.

Teachers help students record what they are learning and ensure that well-rounded learning is taking place throughout the school day.

One of the unique elements of the Project Approach is the opportunity students have to participate

in the planning and construction of a student-chosen project. Project construction allow students to plan, problem solve and cooperatively work with others while building pre-engineering skills.

STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) skills are all incorporated into the Project Approach, allowing even the youngest students to build a solid foundation for future learning.

Clarke Community Preschool’s ball study has been taking place since Feb. 22 and is coming to a close. Students are beginning to plan and construct a giant marble run as their end project. This project will be followed by the final phase of the Project Approach, where students share their learning with others.

Project learning requires

many hands-on experiences.

Tracking down all the needed items to explore, experiment and create can be a daunting task.

It can also be an expensive venture. Fortunately for Clarke Preschool, there has been help on the home front.

A grant, obtained from Kids First Communities, directed by Osceola’s Mary Jo Schade, has enabled Clarke Preschool (and a host of other local preschools as well) to boost their curriculum.

Clarke has utilized the extra funding over the last two years to purchase items that have made the Project Approach become a reality in their early childhood program. Items recently received from this year’s grant will benefit the learning of many young Clarke County minds, now and in the future.

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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter The meeting was called to order by Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk of Lamoni 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Summit House in Creston.

Those present were Theresa Bahniuk, Jane Briley, Cynthia Barbour, Bonnie Riepe, Marj Kinkade, Pam Marvin, Jerilyn Johnson, Cheryl Powell, Natalee Anderson, Suzanne Atkinson, Connie Kinkade, Florence Lawhead and Dorothy Hughes. The roll call topic this month was “Your favorite Swedish item.”

This month the program was given by Jane Briley of Creston. She shared her Swedish heritage and where in the local Stanton area people could go experience the traditions from Christmas (St Lucia) to Mid-Sumer (Midsommar). She explained how the female of the family would be more likely to pass down the traditions. She offered a sampling of Swedish treats to sample.

Members shared the opening ritual followed by the presentation of the president general’s message by Theresa Bahniuk. The national defense moment was presented

by Cynthia Barbour of Van Meter.

Minutes from the December 2015 meeting were approved unanimously. The treasurer’s monthly report was presented by Bonnie Riepe of Afton. She also presented the state yearly budget report to the chapter. Two new bills were presented for payment. All were approved and paid.

Committee reports were presented. American Indian moment, focusing on the environment and preservation of land, was given by Pam Marvin of Chariton.

Commemorative events presented by Connie Kinkade of Creston told of the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act. This was the first in a series of acts to meet great resistance since the colonies had not representation in Parliament.

The conservation moment was presented by Cynthia Barbour and reminded everyone to use energy efficient bulbs and turn lights off every

time a person leaves a room.

The Constitution moment was presented by Theresa Bahniuk and she told of the founding fathers and their many continuing contributions, beyond the forming this nation. They were, among other things, presidents, judges and diplomats.

The sunshine moment was presented by Marj Kinkade of Creston, and members heard about the greeting cards she sent for January and February birthdays.

The chapter history moment was presented by Marj Kinkade and reminded members of the chapter past of giving awards to teachers and students for being good keepers of American history, and the national award we have given to Ray Bubba Sorenson.

Suggestions were asked for, encouraging more applications and recipients for the awards.

The Vietnam history moment was presented by Connie Kincade. They discussed the official Vietnam Veterans Day — March 29. This honors all men and women who served in the armed forces between November 1955 and May 1975. Nine million Americans served during that period. March 29 was chosen as the date because this was when the last American left Vietnam in 1973.

In old business, Theresa Bahniuk updated members on the increased adding of volunteer hours to Celebrate America and encouraged them to keep growing.

In new business, the group unanimously voted to accept prospective new members to visit. Also, the new officers for the next year have been nominated and were unanimously accepted.

Chaplain Connie Kincade offered a brief memorial for lost chapter members followed by the closing prayer.

The meeting was adjourned at 11 am.

Any woman 18 years of age who has an ancestor who was a patriot in the Revolutionary War is eligible to join DAR and would be welcome at the meetings. Contact Marjorie Kinkade, registrar, or Theresa Bahniuk, regent, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter NSDAR.

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641-342-4778. Pastor Benjamin Stalcup, Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m.

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THURSDAY • APRIL 14, 2016

Bread ... and forgiveness By the Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

What do we do when we can’t find the words to pray?

This was the question the first disciples asked Jesus (see Luke 11:1), and it is often our question too. His answer to them forms what we call the “Lord’s Prayer” (see Matthew 6:9-13).

This is the second in a three part series which invites you to look deeper into this prayer which is most often included in all kinds of worship services. The Lord’s Prayer is translated into more languages than any other prayer, and forms the backbone of worship prayers in more Christian worship traditions worldwide than any other.

The Lord’s Prayer begins “Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread…”

“Give us this day our daily bread…”

This part may seem odd, but is probably one of the most simple to understand – God’s provision. It is an acknowledgment that though we may work hard, it is God who ultimately provides our needs. Providing our daily bread is more than meeting our physical needs, it is satisfying the needs of the spirit, soul, mind and heart.

God knows our spiritual, emotional, intellectual and relationship needs. I know God understands when I am distracted by things of the world, needy, bored or lonely.

When I pray this prayer, I know God answers with renewal, assurance, challenging work and friendships. May you also see God’s powerful and complete provision as you pray.

“Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and for-

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GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110.

10:00 a.m. Church Service.

LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 E. Cass St., 641-7457257, Victor Lochman, pastor, worship Sunday, 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Elder Tom IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 101 E. Meyer, pastor, 342- CHURCH, View Place, Rev. J.R. 2553. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Wheeler, pastor, 641342-3121. Sunday - 9:00 FAITH FELLOWSHIP, a.m. God’s Service.

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give us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” “…forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” Forgiveness, that’s when we recognize that we (and all other human beings) are human – and so imperfect! It is not the same as “forget-ness.”

God expects us to acknowledge our humanity, and thus our need for relationship with God and acceptance of God’s amazing Gift of Jesus, the Christ, our Lord and Savior. He IS perfect, and He WILL give us all we need to grow into the children of God we were created to become.

God expects us to use the brains God created us with to learn (not forget) from our struggles and mistakes. It’s WHAT we learn that is the key. When we come to God, do we accept and claim the fact that we are forgiven – human, imperfect and needing the grace and wisdom given us in Christ? If not, what keeps us from accepting the grace of God’s loving forgiveness?

And, are we able to forgive others? Are we able to allow others to be human and imperfect (like us, sometimes spectacularly so)? Isn’t it remarkable that Jesus linked being forgiven and forgiving others? Do we understand that in fully accepting forgiveness, it frees us to forgive others?

Forgiveness is a powerful and effective path to peace – peace in our relationship with God and peace in our relationship others. If you are struggling to forgive another, prayerfully consider how God has forgiven you and embrace that forgiveness. As you do so, you may more easily be able to forgive those who have wronged you.

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lows: Robins/Eckels moved to accept Artistic Cann, Bill Black and Larry Keller. Also 52.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Concrete s bid for diamond grinding present, Auditor Janice White. Chairman chapter is to beautify and preserve the apfloors in the new addition. Motion carried McCann called the meeting to order at pearance of the City by requiring property 5-0.

9:00 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve owners and occupants to maintain grass McCracken/Siefkas moved to accept the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

THURSDAY • APRIL 2016 s bid for construction SENTINEL-TRIBUNE lawns at a uniform height within the OSCEOLA bounAssessor Paul Winship arrived at 9:12 Jones14, Construction da ties of their property and on abutting of a practice track on Hamer Field and a.m. street right of way in order to prevent unStrange Electric s quote for lights. Motion Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to sightly, offensive or nuisance conditions. carried 5-0. approve all Business Property Tax Credit 52.02 DEFINITIONS. For use in this The board reviewed regulations regard- applications and changes for 2015 assesschapter, the following terms a re-defined: ment year, as recommended by the Clarke ing Pcard use.

1. "Curb," “curb line" or “curbing" means The board held the second reading of County Assessor. All Ayes. the outer boundaries of a street at the edge proposed changed to board policies.

Mr. Winship left at 9:18 a.m. of that portion of the street usually travSiefkas/Robins moved to adopt revisions Environmental Health Clerk Jessica eled by vehicular traffic.

Conley arrived at 9:35 a.m. to policies. Motion carried 5-0.

2. Cut" or "mow" means to mechaniMoved by Keller, seconded by Black to Siefkas/McCracken moved to approve cally maintain the growth of grass, weeds the proposed 2016-17 budget for publica- appoint new members to fill vacancies on or brush at a uniform height. tion and set the budget hearing on April 7, the Safety Committee until Dec. 30, 2016: 3. "Owner" means a person owning pri2016 at 7:00 pm at the Murray Communi- Stephanie Shields, Scott Kent, George vate property in the City and any person Barber and Tom Andersen. All Ayes. ty School. Motion carried 5-0. occupying private property in the City.

Ms. Conley left at 9:40 a.m.

Eckels/Robins moved to approve the 4. "Parking" means that part of a street Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, 2016-17 Educational Services Contract in the City not covered by a sidewalk and with Southwestern Community College. to approve claims submitted Mar. 15, lying between the lot line or properly line Motion carried 5-0.

2016, through Mar. 28, 2016. All Ayes. and the curb line; or on unpaved streets, Siefkas/Robins moved to accept Supt. A-1 Window, Srv................................21.00 that part of the street lying between the lot Miller s recommendation for activity fund Alliant, Util....................................4,717.32 fine or property line and that portion of Andersen, Thomas, Exp........................9.50 transfers. Motion carried 5-0. the street usually traveled by vehicular Principal reports: Asmus, Robert, Twp Mtg...................29.00 traffic.

1. Presented information on the Easton Aunt Minnie Inc, Xrays....................140.64 52.03 CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE TO QUIT Barber, George, Exp ..........................20.00 Bullying Investigation Systems.

AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. 2. Chromebooks are being utilized 3-6th Barber, Judy, Twp Mtg.......................29.00 TO: Mr. Richard Jones grade.

1. Every owner shall cut, mow and 1630 Benson Street Cntrl Decatur Preschl, Exp............1,867.20 maintain all grass, weeds and brush upon Osceola, Iowa 50213 3. Musical scheduled for April 2016.

Century Laundry, Repairs................169.25 Supt. Reports: You and each of you are hereby noti- the owner's property (whether vacated or Century Link, Util ..............................34.33 1. District applying for e-rate funds to Co Hospital, Chest Xray ....................97.48 fied that the undersigned now demands non-vacated) and adjacent to the curb line upgrade district network.

Co Landfill, Per Capita..................3,184.58 that you vacate and surrender to said un- or outer boundary of any street, which in2. Greenhouse project applying for ad- Clarke Co PH, Home Visits..........9,294.02 dersigned within three (3) days from the cludes the parking area abutting the ownditional grants.

Co Secondary Rd, Well ...................500.00 date of service of this notice upon you, the er's property, any time the vegetation The next meeting of the Murray Com- Clarke Comm Preschl, Srv ...........3,355.00 possession of the premises now occupied reaches a height of more than 10 inches by the fifteenth (15TH) day of the month in munity School Board of Directors will be Clarke Rec, Elec................................457.18 by you and described as follows: The West One-half of the West One- May, June, July, August, September and held April 7, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Mur- Control Install Of Ia, Srv ..............1,443.36 ray School.

CR Services, Sup..............................342.40 half (W1/2 W1/2) of the Southeast Quarter October of each year.

2. Every owner shall cut, mow and Dennis Jeter, Board President Cummings, Peggy A, Exp................209.35 of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) Contributed photos Elizabeth Justice, Board Secretary Cummins Central Pwr, Srv .............519.79 of Section Thirty (30), Township Seventy- maintain grass, weeds and brush adjacent Agriland FS, fuel...........................5,463.73 Delong, Mary, Exp ..........................235.10 one (71) North, Range Twenty-six (26) to the curb line, including the parking a Clarke Community Middle School presents the April Leaders of the Month.

These students demonstrated leadership skills inside and outside of their classrooms.

West of the 5th P.M., Clarke County, Alliant Energy, electricity.............3,618.52 DMS Register, Newspaper...............245.76 rea abutting the owner's property, in such Iowa; AND the West 20 acres students of the South Umar Andersons, supplies.......................1,221.87 a manner so asRamon to be in conformity with a Eggman, Dawson Wilkens and Dixon, Sheryl, Snow Remove............75.00 Make sure to visit the middle school webpage to read their nominations.

LEFT: Pictured, from left, are seventh-grade Bulis, Garza, Gage Motor Supply, supplies..........51.98 Foundation 2, Srv .........................1,412.01 Fractional One-half of the Southwest nd at an even height with all other grass, RIGHT: Pictured eighth-grade students Bailey Smith, Domingo, Braedon and Woods.

Rebecca VanBuren. Not pictured Arnold is Pedro Delgado-Garrido.

Quarter (S frl 1/2 SW1/4)Maria of Section Thir- weeds GRP & Assoc, are Srv .............................52.00 Bedford CSD, track fees.....................80.00 or brushFeehan growing on the TJ remainder Belden, Jarrett, travel..........................18.25 Hamaker, Dave, Well.......................346.00 ty (30), Township Seventy-one (71) of the owner's property.

Capital Sanitary, supplies..............1,063.04 Hansens Services, Maps ..................108.75 North, Range Twenty-six (26) West of the 52.04 NOXIOUS WEEDS Ctr for Collaborative Classroom, 1. Every owner shall cut and control Henry, Cindy, Twp Mtg.....................29.00 5th P.M., Clarke County, Iowa; AND the supplies..............................................496.80 Hiland Dairy, Milk/ Juice ................271.78 East One-half of the West One-half of the noxious weeds upon the owner's property Central Decatur CSD, tuition........1,591.50 Hy-Vee, Sup...................................4,728.03 Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar- (whether vacated or non-vacated) and adter (E1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section jacent to the curb line or outer boundary of IA Dept Ph/Med Examiner, Character Counts Coalition, supplies..............................................356.88 Fees.................................................3,274.00 Thirty (30), Township Seventy-one (71) any street, which includes the parking area City of Murray, water/sewer............641.38 IA Health Phys, Fees..........................75.00 North, Range Twenty-six (26) West of the abutting the owner's property, by cutting Clarke CSD, tuition, tract fees......1,751.50 IA St Sher & Dep Assn, School.......250.00 5th P.M., Clarke County, Iowa; AND the noxious weeds to ground level or use of Cosner, Jami, physical......................183.00 ISU, Registration .............................130.00 East 20 acres of the South Fractional One- herbicides to eliminate or eradicate such Creston Farm & Home, supplies......122.22 Infomax, Copier ...............................300.85 half of the Southwest Quarter (S frl 1/2 weeds.

Creston Publish, ads...........................63.65 Integrated Telehealth, Srv..................42.40 SW1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township 2. NOXIOUS weeds include any weed Murray Community School IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR D&D Pest control, service................150.00 J & K Repair, Srv .............................392.58 Seventy-one (71) North, Range Twenty- growth or plant designated as noxious by Murray, IA 50174 CLARKE COUNTY Dannco, supplies...............................846.11 J P Auto, Sup.......................................23.47 six (26) West of the 5th P.M., Clarke the State Department of Natural Resources March 10, 2016 IN THE MATTER OF The Murray Community School Board DM Register, subscription..................47.50 Jackson, Shirley A., Exp ...................30.24 County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel B as rules and regulations or by the Code of THE ESTATE OF of Directors met in regular session March East Union CSD, track fees..............240.00 Jim's Truck & Sani, Garbage...........100.00 shown on the plat of survey recorded in Iowa.

MARION EARL MATTHEWS, 52.05 PENALTY. The City of their Deceased.

10, 2016. The meeting was called to order Echo Electric, supplies.......................41.91 Kent, Gregory L, Exp ......................231.84 Book 44 at Page 545 in the office of the Economy Cap, supplies....................419.95 Lamoni Leep Preschl, Salary .......6,651.33 Clarke County, Iowa, Recorder; agents may mow any property, which is CASE NO. ESPR010012 at 6:30 pm by President Dennis Jeter.

AND not mowed by the above dates and a NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, Present: Jeter, Andy Eckels, Brian Mc- F&M Body Shop, service.................306.25 Lawson, Betty B, Exp ..........................9.38 The East One-half of the East One-half charge of $75.00 per hour for such mowFlaherty, Kristen, workshop.............107.00 Loghry, Dennis, Twp Mtg..................29.00 Cracken, Trevor Robins, John Siefkas.

OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 E1/2 Hiland Dairy, supplies...................1,359.36 Mail Services, Notices .....................271.76 ing, plus a surcharge of $100.00, will be Absent: None. Also present: Supt. Miller, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hildreth Co, service..........................319.44 Marion Co PH, I Smile ....................118.42 NW1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), charged to the property owner. Any propTo All Persons Interested in the Estate Principal Page, Secretary Justice.

Eckels/McCracken moved to approve Hy-Vee 1473, supplies.......................87.08 Mathias, Allan R., Exp.......................36.00 Township Seventy-one (71) North, Range erty owners who fail to mow their proper- of Marion Earl Matthews, Deceased, who IASBO, registration..........................178.00 Medicap, Inmate Medical.................151.96 Twenty-six (26) West of the 5th P.M., ties, thus allowing the same to be mowed died on or about August 28, 2015: the agenda with the following correction: delete #4, add articulation agreements ap- I-35 CSD, track fees............................95.00 Mid-St Org Crime Info, Dues .........100.00 Clarke County, Iowa; AND the West One- by the City of their agents, and who do not You are hereby notified that on March proval, move item C on consent agenda to Invinci Graphics, supplies................436.00 Midwest Alarm, Srv......................1,653.00 half of the Northeast Quarter of the North- provide payment for the mowing as re- 31, 2016, the last will and testament of Ia Fire Equip, service........................366.80 Midwest Office, Copier Maint...........53.00 west Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4) and quired, will be assessed by the City for Marion Earl Matthews, deceased, bearing action item. Motion carried 5-0.

Supt Miller recommended recognition Ia School Finance Ser, workshop....267.00 Mike's Landscape, Srv......................440.00 the West One-half of the Southeast Quar- such costs, which will be collected in the date of May 29, 2013 was admitted to proof the following coaches: Jerry Shields Jaywill Software, supplies................156.00 Mormon Trail Preschl, Salary ......1,346.11 ter of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2 SE1/4 same manner as general property taxes. bate in the above named court and that 52.06 METHOD OF SERVICE AND Rosa Amelia Amava Matthews was apnamed to Basketball Hall of Fame, Danny Keck Inc, commodities.....................335.44 Mosaic Inc, Srv..............................1,407.96 NW1/4) all in Section Thirty-one (31), Jensen named to Softball Hall of Fame, Koch Bros, services.......................1,280.01 Nissly, Peggy, Transcript.................597.70 Township Seventy-one (71) North, Range BILLING. Annual publication of this pointed executor of the estate. Any action Keith Shields 2011 8-Man Football Coach Lamoni CSD, track fees...................230.00 Orchard Place, Srv ........................2,007.01 Twenty-six (26) West of the 5th P.M., chapter will serve as notice to property to set aside the will must be brought in the of the Year, coach of 2011 State 8-Man Learning Post, supplies.......................53.94 Parker Reporting, Transcript............232.00 Clarke County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel C owners. Any billings for mowing done by district court of said county within the latFootball championship runner up and Lenox CSD, fees...............................160.00 Patterson, Jamie, Sup........................200.00 as shown on the plat of survey recorded in the City or their agents are to be sent by er to occur of four months from the date of 2012 semifinal contender. McCracken/ Martin Bros, supplies....................5,110.71 Peru Quarry, Rock.........................3,048.52 Book 44 at Page 545 in the office of the regular mail and are payable within 30 the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Siefkas moved to approve naming the fol- Melcher-Dallas CSD, fees................130.00 Pitney Bowes, Meter Rent ...............145.92 Clarke County, Iowa, Recorder. days of the billing date. for the reason that you have failed to lowing: Jerry Shields Multi-Purpose Gym- Miller, Alan, phone.............................60.00 Polk Co Treas, Medical Exam.........264.37 SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordi- notice to all heirs of the decedent and denasium, Danny Jensen Softball/Baseball Miller, Susannah, supplies...............229.29 Prairie Solid Waste, Trash..................50.70 vacate the premises after receiving notice nances or parts of ordinances in conflict visees under the will whose identities are Moravia CSD, fees............................245.00 Premier Office Equip, Maint..............47.56 of termination Field, and Keith Shields Football Field. with the provisions of this ordinance are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be You will therefore take notice and gov- hereby repealed.

Mt Ayr CSD, fees.............................180.00 Robinsons, Sup...................................69.66 Motion carried 5-0. forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons Eckels/McCracken moved to approve Murray Nutrition Fd, meals.............810.10 SIRWA, Water....................................38.00 ern yourself accordingly.

SECTION 3.

SEVERABILITY Carla Sue Jones, Landlord the following items on the consent agenda: N2Y, supplies....................................449.00 Schade, Mary J, Exp ........................276.89 CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part indebted to the estate are requested to By /s/ James G. Rowe 1. Minutes of the February 18, 2016 National FFA Org, supplies.............826.00 Short Construction, Repairs..........2,195.92 of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid make immediate payment to the underJames G. Rowe Osceola F&H, supplies.........................9.72 Shred-It, Shred ...................................59.96 meeting. or unconstitutional, such adjudication signed, and creditors having claims ICIS PIN No:AT0006833 2. Open checking account for transfer of Pepper of Minn, supplies....................92.55 Simplenergy, Lights.........................350.81 shall not affect the validity of the ordi- against the estate shall file them with the Attorney - Landlord Postmaster, postage...........................490.00 Solutions, Sup...................................447.94 Pcard funds. nance as a whole or a ny section, provision clerk of the above named district court, as Address: 201 E 1st Street, P.O. Box or part thereof not adjudged invalid or un- provided by law, duly authenticated, for 3. 2016-17 probationary contract for Rieman Music, supplies......................80.36 Staples, Sup....................................1,321.45 Ripperger Auto, service......................10.00 St Public Defender, Fund..............1,862.00 279 allowance, and unless so filed by the later Taylorann Clark. constitutional.

Leon, Iowa 50144 Robinsons of Osc, supplies................34.51 Stericycle, Waste...........................1,225.14 Motion carried 5-0.

SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. to occur of four months from the date of §648.3 Iowa Code Siefkas/McCracken moved to approve School Nutrition Assn, fee.................50.00 Treas, St of IA, Tank Reg...................10.00 This ordinance shall be in effect from and the second publication of this notice or NOTE: If the Fair Debt Collection after its final passage, approval and publi- one month from the date of mailing of this bills submitted for payment. Motion car- Shindigz, supplies.............................230.97 U S Cellular, Util..............................106.69 Snyder Plumbing, services...............511.68 U S Postal,Box Rental .....................114.00 Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., cation as provided by law. notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a ried 5-0.

The public hearing on the proposed SC Comm, phones..............................80.06 Village Ltd, Rent .............................700.00 applies to this communication, attach Passed by the Council the 1st day of claim is thereafter forever barred.

2016-17 school calendar was held. No SWCC, tuition................................7,175.00 Visa, Sup........................................1,034.27 Form No. 172, Notice of Validation of June, 2015, and approved this 1st day of Dated March 28, 2016.

Executor of the Estate one was present to comment on or voice Staples Adv, supplies........................141.48 Warren Co PH, Srv...........................205.23 Debt June, 2015.

Rosa Amelia Amaya Matthews objections to the proposed calendar. Mc- Tams Whitmark, supplies...................48.50 Wayne Co Ag Ex, Srv...................2,995.92 Virgina Crees ORDINANCE NO. 317 1109 Highway 34, Cracken/Robins moved to adopt the pro- Trophies Plus, supplies.....................118.97 Wayne Co PH, Lead Test ..................30.00 Mayor Pro Tem AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ATTEST: Denise Simmons posed calendar. Motion carried 5-0. The US Cellular, phone...........................246.89 White, Janice M, Exp ......................195.54 Murray, IA 50174 Van Meter CSD, fees........................240.00 Windstream, Srv...............................255.29 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE City Clerk public hearing was adjourned.

Unes J Booth, #AT0001015 The public hearing on the proposed Af- VISA, supplies/equip/fees................383.44 Winship, Paul E, Exp.......................123.46 CITY OF MURRAY, IOWA, 2015 BY I certify that the foregoing was pub- Attorney for the Executor firmative Action/Equal Employment Op- Wal-Mart, supplies........................1,694.82 Wm Lamp Tracker Inc, Recycle .......69.95 ADDING A NEW SECTION RE- lished as Ordinance No. 317 on the 2nd Booth Law Firm, Youth & Shelter Serv, Srv..........459.80 GARDING WEEDS AND GRASS 122 W. Jefferson Street, portunity Plan was called to order. No one Williams, supplies...............................50.97 day of June, 2015.

BE IT ENACTED by the City Council Having completed agenda items and was present to comment on or voice objec- Zellmers Soft Water, supplies............16.00 Denise Simmons Osceola, IA 50213 having no other business, Black made a of the City of Murray, Iowa: Date of second publication: April 21, tions to the proposed AA/EEO Plan. McCity Clerk SECTION 1. NEW SECTION. The motion to adjourn, seconded by Keller.

2016 Cracken/Eckels moved to adopt the proClarke County Board of Supervisors All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Code of Ordinances of the City of Murray, posed plan. Motion carried 5-0.

March 28, 2016 Iowa, 2015 is a mended by adding a new Robins/McCracken moved to approve The Board of Supervisors met in regu- noon.

Chapter 52, entitled Weeds and Grass, Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman the revisions to the TLC application. Mo- lar session at the Courthouse with the folORDINANCE NO. 320 which is hereby adopted to read as folAttest: Janice White, Auditor tion carried 5-0. lowing members present: Marvin McAN ORDINANCE RE-AFFIRMING THE AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDlows: Robins/Eckels moved to accept Artistic Cann, Bill Black and Larry Keller. Also 52.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ARIES OF THE CITY OF MURRAY, CLARKE COUNTY, IOWA, UTILIZED AS SINGLE Concrete s bid for diamond grinding present, Auditor Janice White. Chairman chapter is to beautify and preserve the ap- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND AS MULTI-RESIDENTIAL (COMMERCIAL) AND AS floors in the new addition. Motion carried McCann called the meeting to order at pearance of the City by requiring property MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA AND ADOPT5-0.

9:00 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve owners and occupants to maintain grass ING THE REVISED URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE AREA. McCracken/Siefkas moved to accept the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

WHEREAS, Chapter 404, Code of Iowa, as amended, authorizes cities by ordinance to des.................................................................. lawns at a uniform height within the bounJones Construction s bid for construction Assessor Paul Winship arrived at 9:12 of a practice track on Hamer Field and a.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR da ties of their property and on abutting ignate revitalization areas if such areas meet the criteria established in the code and if the city street right of way in order to prevent un- completes the procedural requirements of the code; and, Strange Electric s quote for lights. Motion Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to PROPOSED ADDITION TO CITY OF sightly, offensive or nuisance conditions. carried 5-0. approve all Business Property Tax Credit WHEREAS, the City Council did re-affirm the resolution finding the need for the establishOSCEOLA CODE OF ORDINANCES 52.02 DEFINITIONS. For use in this ment of an Urban Revitalization District; and, The board reviewed regulations regard- applications and changes for 2015 assessCHAPTER 162 TITLED RAPID chapter, the following terms a re-defined: ing Pcard use. ment year, as recommended by the Clarke WHEREAS, pursuant to the code, the city has caused to be prepared a plan for the Urban ENTRY SYSTEMS The board held the second reading of County Assessor. All Ayes.

You are hereby notified that a public 1. "Curb," “curb line" or “curbing" means Revitalization District; and, proposed changed to board policies.

Mr. Winship left at 9:18 a.m. hearing will be held on Tuesday, April the outer boundaries of a street at the edge WHEREAS, all owners of record or real estate were notified and the appropriate number of Siefkas/Robins moved to adopt revisions Environmental Health Clerk Jessica 19th, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the regularly of that portion of the street usually travpublic hearings held; eled by vehicular traffic. to policies. Motion carried 5-0.

Conley arrived at 9:35 a.m. scheduled Osceola city council meeting in NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Murray, Iowa, that: 2. Cut" or "mow" means to mechaniSiefkas/McCracken moved to approve Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to the City Hall Council Chambers, Osceola, SECTION 1. the proposed 2016-17 budget for publica- appoint new members to fill vacancies on Iowa. The purpose of the meeting is to in- cally maintain the growth of grass, weeds All properties within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murray, Iowa, classified as restion and set the budget hearing on April 7, the Safety Committee until Dec. 30, 2016: form the public on the addition of Chapter or brush at a uniform height.

3. "Owner" means a person owning pri- idential, including single family residential units, multi-family units and commercial, including 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Murray Communi- Stephanie Shields, Scott Kent, George 162 Rapid Entry System to the City of multi-residential and business, as established in the Urban Revitalization Plan, and are hereby ty School. Motion carried 5-0.

Barber and Tom Andersen. All Ayes.

Osceola's Code of Ordinances. All mem- vate property in the City and any person declared, pursuant to Chapter 404, Code of Iowa, to be the Urban Revitalization District, and the Eckels/Robins moved to approve the Ms. Conley left at 9:40 a.m. bers of the public are invited to attend and occupying private property in the City.

4. "Parking" means that part of a street District will exist until repealed.

2016-17 Educational Services Contract Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, may make statements concerning the matin the City not covered by a sidewalk and with Southwestern Community College. to approve claims submitted Mar. 15, ter. In addition, comments may be subSECTION 2.

Motion carried 5-0.

2016, through Mar. 28, 2016. All Ayes.

Properties classified as single-family residential, multi-family residential (duplexes), mitted in writing at the time, or before at lying between the lot line or properly line Siefkas/Robins moved to accept Supt. A-1 Window, Srv................................21.00 City Hall and said comments shall be and the curb line; or on unpaved streets, multi-residential (commercial) and business commercial shall be eligible for abatement of taxes Miller s recommendation for activity fund Alliant, Util....................................4,717.32 made a part of the public record concern- that part of the street lying between the lot on the new value added by construction or improvements according to the following schedule: fine or property line and that portion of transfers. Motion carried 5-0.

Andersen, Thomas, Exp........................9.50 ing the hearing.

Residential & Commercial the street usually traveled by vehicular Principal reports: Asmus, Robert, Twp Mtg...................29.00 Osceola City Council Year of Schedule % of New Taxes Abated traffic.

1. Presented information on the Easton Aunt Minnie Inc, Xrays....................140.64 1 80% 52.03 CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS Bullying Investigation Systems.

NOTICE TO QUIT Barber, George, Exp ..........................20.00 2 80% AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. 2. Chromebooks are being utilized 3-6th Barber, Judy, Twp Mtg.......................29.00 TO: Mr. Richard Jones 3 60% grade.

1630 Benson Street 1. Every owner shall cut, mow and Cntrl Decatur Preschl, Exp............1,867.20 4 40% 3. Musical scheduled for April 2016. maintain all grass, weeds and brush upon Osceola, Iowa 50213 Century Laundry, Repairs................169.25 5 20% Supt. Reports: You and each of you are hereby noti- the owner's property (whether vacated or Century Link, Util ..............................34.33 SECTION 3.

1. District applying for e-rate funds to Co Hospital, Chest Xray ....................97.48 fied that the undersigned now demands non-vacated) and adjacent to the curb line upgrade district network.

Co Landfill, Per Capita..................3,184.58 that you vacate and surrender to said un- or outer boundary of any street, which inThe Urban Revitalization Plan for the City of Murray, Iowa, dated April 4, 2016 as amended, 2. Greenhouse project applying for ad- Clarke Co PH, Home Visits..........9,294.02 dersigned within three (3) days from the cludes the parking area abutting the own- on file with the office of the City Clerk be, and is hereby declared to be the Urban Revitalization ditional grants.

Co Secondary Rd, Well ...................500.00 date of service of this notice upon you, the er's property, any time the vegetation Plan for that area of the City of Murray, Iowa designated in Section 1 above.

The next meeting of the Murray Com- Clarke Comm Preschl, Srv ...........3,355.00 possession of the premises now occupied reaches a height of more than 10 inches by SECTION 4. munity School Board of Directors will be Clarke Rec, Elec................................457.18 by you and described as follows: the fifteenth (15TH) day of the month in This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its final passage, approval, and The West One-half of the West One- May, June, July, August, September and publication as provided by law. held April 7, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Mur- Control Install Of Ia, Srv ..............1,443.36 ray School.

CR Services, Sup..............................342.40 half (W1/2 W1/2) of the Southeast Quarter October of each year.

SECTION 5.

Dennis Jeter, Board President 2. Every owner shall cut, mow and Cummings, Peggy A, Exp................209.35 of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, this Elizabeth Justice, Board Secretary Cummins Central Pwr, Srv .............519.79 of Section Thirty (30), Township Seventy- maintain grass, weeds and brush adjacent Agriland FS, fuel...........................5,463.73 Delong, Mary, Exp ..........................235.10 one (71) North, Range Twenty-six (26) to the curb line, including the parking a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance not so declared unconstitutional Alliant Energy, electricity.............3,618.52 DMS Register, Newspaper...............245.76 West of the 5th P.M., Clarke County, rea abutting the owner's property, in such or invalid.

This ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Murray, Iowa, Andersons, supplies.......................1,221.87 Dixon, Sheryl, Snow Remove............75.00 Iowa; AND the West 20 acres of the South a manner so as to be in conformity with a Arnold Motor Supply, supplies..........51.98 Foundation 2, Srv .........................1,412.01 Fractional One-half of the Southwest nd at an even height with all other grass, and approved by the undersigned Mayor on the 4th of April 2016.

Bedford CSD, track fees.....................80.00 GRP & Assoc, Srv .............................52.00 Quarter (S frl 1/2 SW1/4) of Section Thir- weeds or brush growing on the remainder First reading passed by the Council the 4th day of April, 2016.

Belden, Jarrett, travel..........................18.25 Hamaker, Dave, Well.......................346.00 ty (30), Township Seventy-one (71) of the owner's property.

Moved by JCrees, seconded by KHarrison to waive the second and third reading of ordinance North, Range Twenty-six (26) West of the Capital Sanitary, supplies..............1,063.04 Hansens Services, Maps ..................108.75 52.04 NOXIOUS WEEDS #320.

Ctr for Collaborative Classroom, 1. Every owner shall cut and control Henry, Cindy, Twp Mtg.....................29.00 5th P.M., Clarke County, Iowa; AND the Roll Call vote taken: supplies..............................................496.80 Hiland Dairy, Milk/ Juice ................271.78 East One-half of the West One-half of the noxious weeds upon the owner's property Ayes: JRobbins, DRobins, LHamilton, JCrees, KHarrison Central Decatur CSD, tuition........1,591.50 Hy-Vee, Sup...................................4,728.03 Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar- (whether vacated or non-vacated) and adNays: Character Counts Coalition, ter (E1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section jacent to the curb line or outer boundary of IA Dept Ph/Med Examiner, Presented to the Mayor for approval and approved this 4th day of April, 2016. supplies..............................................356.88 Fees.................................................3,274.00 Thirty (30), Township Seventy-one (71) any street, which includes the parking area Kristi Frederick, Mayor City of Murray, water/sewer............641.38 IA Health Phys, Fees..........................75.00 North, Range Twenty-six (26) West of the abutting the owner's property, by cutting City of Murray, Iowa Clarke CSD, tuition, tract fees......1,751.50 IA St Sher & Dep Assn, School.......250.00 5th P.M., Clarke County, Iowa; AND the noxious weeds to ground level or use of ATTEST: Denise Simmons, City Clerk Cosner, Jami, physical......................183.00 ISU, Registration .............................130.00 East 20 acres of the South Fractional One- herbicides to eliminate or eradicate such Creston Farm & Home, supplies......122.22 Infomax, Copier ...............................300.85 half of the Southwest Quarter (S frl 1/2 weeds.

Creston Publish, ads...........................63.65 Integrated Telehealth, Srv..................42.40 SW1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township 2. NOXIOUS weeds include any weed Council Meeting: Motion

by K designated Harrison seconded

by JbyCrees to approve Ordinance 320 Urban Revitalization. All yes, motion carried.

D&D Pest control, service................150.00 J & Murray Seventy-one (71) North, Range Twenty- growth or plant as noxious K Repair,Regular Srv .............................392.58 April 4, 2016

by J Creesofseconded

by K Harrison to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance 320. All yes, motion carried.

Dannco, supplies...............................846.11 J P Auto, Sup.......................................23.47 six (26) West of the 5th P.M., Clarke the Motion Natural Resources State Department 7:00 Motion

by J Crees seconded K Harrison to purchase a flail mower from Iowa Farm & Equipment for $6,324. All yes, motion DM Register, subscription..................47.50 Jackson, Shirley A., or by thebyCode of ExpPM ...................30.24 County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel B as rules and regulations City Hall shown on the plat of survey recorded in carried.

East Union CSD, track fees..............240.00 Jim's Truck &Murray Iowa.

Sani, Garbage...........100.00 Echo Electric, supplies.......................41.91 Book 44Jeannie at PageCrees, 545 in theHamilton office of and the 52.05 City of Kent, Exp ......................231.84 Mayor Frederick called the meeting to order at Gregory 7:00 PM.L,Present Jeff Robbins, Dean Robins, Lois MotionPENALTY.

by D RobinsThe seconded

by Jtheir Crees to appoint the law offices of Hopkins & Huebner with Hugh Cain Brent Hinders as city Economy Cap, supplies....................419.95 Lamoni Leep Preschl, Salary .......6,651.33 Clarke County, Iowa, Recorder; agents may any property, Ken Harrison. attorney.

Allmow yes, motion carried.which is F&M Bodyby Shop, service.................306.25 AND Lawson, Betty B,the Exp ..........................9.38 notMotion mowedbybyL Hamilton the aboveseconded dates and Motion D Robins seconded by L Hamilton to approve agenda.

All yes, motion carried. by aJ Crees to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss Flaherty, workshop.............107.00 The the EastCity One-half of theAll East Twp Mtg..................29.00 charge ofwith $75.00 per hour for such mowMotionKristen,

by K Harrison seconded by J CreesLoghry, to allowDennis, the CCOPS Fun Run May 7, 2016 within of Murray. yes,One-half motion strategy the City’s counsel Hugh Cain regarding litigation where disclosure would likely prejudice the City’s position. All yes, Hiland Dairy, supplies...................1,359.36 Mail Services, Notices .....................271.76 of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 E1/2 ing, plus a surcharge of $100.00, will be carried. carried.

Hildreth Co, service..........................319.44 Marion Co PH, I Smile ....................118.42 NW1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), motion charged to the property owner. Any propMotion

by Jsupplies.......................87.08 Crees seconded by K Harrison to allowAllan the Murray Development Group toTownship use the city’s 501(c)(3)(71) status for aRange grant ertyMotion J Robbins seconded

by K Harrison to come out of closed session. All yes, motion carried.

Hy-Vee 1473, Seventy-one North, R., Exp.......................36.00 ownersby who fail to mow their properMathias, application to SCICF for the Freedom Rock. Medicap, D Robins,Inmate J Crees, L Hamilton, K Harrison yes; J Robbins no; West motion

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

IASBO, registration..........................178.00 Medical.................151.96 Twenty-six (26) ofcarried. the 5th P.M., ties,Motion thus allowing the same to be by mowed ALLIANT CRESTON PUBLISHING CO J Crees seconded

by LdoHamilton to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. All yes, motion carried.

I-35 CSD, track fees............................95.00 Clarke County, Iowa; ....................106.04 AND the West One- by Motion Mid-St Org ENERGY Crime Info, Dues .........100.00 FRIDGE-CCENTER the City by of their agents, and who not half of the Northeast Quarter of the NorthInvinci Graphics, supplies................436.00 Srv......................1,653.00 Midwest Alarm, provide payment forCOUNCIL the mowing as reELECTRIC BILL......................2,531.68 VW CONSTRUCTION PUBLICATIONS.........................372.62 MINUTES NOT APPROVED Ia Fire Equip, service........................366.80 west Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4) and Midwest Office, Copier Maint...........53.00 quired, will be assessed by the City for PATRICK GREENWOOD VISA DOOR-PUMP HOUSE.............2,255.63 REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT Ia School........................................576.98 Finance Ser, workshop....267.00 IRWA the West One-half the Southeast Quar- such costs, which will be collected in the Srv......................440.00 BADGER Mike's Landscape, LEGAL CLASSES .........................708.09 METERof PORTAL METER CALENDAR 3/7.016, FISCAL 9/2016 Jaywill Software, supplies................156.00 Quarter (W1/2 SE1/4 Salary ......1,346.11 ter of the Northwest Mormon Trail Preschl, same manner as general property taxes.

WASTE MANAGEMENT CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR PORTAL ......................................301.71 Keck Inc, commodities.....................335.44 Mosaic Inc, Srv..............................1,407.96 NW1/4) all in Section Thirty-one (31), 52.06 METHOD OF SERVICE AND MTD YTD .............................6,270.19 WASTE FEE LOCAL OPTION ......................9,017.74 FASTENAL Koch Bros, services.......................1,280.01 Township Seventy-one (71) North, Range ACCOUNT Transcript.................597.70 Nissly, Peggy, BILLING. TITLE Annual publication of thisBALANCE BALANCE BUDGET DIFFERENCE SCC NETWORKS SUPPLIES ..........................28.14 Lamoni CSD, track fees...................230.00 SIRWA (26) West of the 5th P.M., chapter will serve as notice to property Twenty-six Orchard Place, Srv ........................2,007.01 SHOP ....................164.75 PHONE WATER ....................................4,212.00 Learning INTERNET Post, supplies.......................53.94 Clarke County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel C GENERAL Parker Reporting, Transcript............232.00 JEO billings..................................... for mowing done by 4,046.41 ................... 143,977.76 ...................139,069.00 ........................... 4,908.76 owners. AnyTOTAL MENARDS SUPPLIES .................61.09 AG SOURCE .............................87.5 Lenox CSD, fees...............................160.00 as shown WATER on the plat of survey recorded in ROAD Patterson, Jamie, Sup........................200.00 STORM the CityUSE or their agents are to be sent by 8,016.31 ...................... 77,006.19 ......................83,000.00 ........................... 5,993.81 TOTAL ....................................

Martin Bros, supplies....................5,110.71 WATER Book 44 at FARM Page 545 in the office of the regular mail and are payable within 30 Peru Quarry, Rock.........................3,048.52 RICOH/RENT TESTING ........................310.5 OSCEOLA & HOME EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL.................... 942.46 ...................... 18,032.71 ......................23,500.00 ........................... 5,467.29 CSD, fees................130.00 Melcher-Dallas Clarke County, Iowa, Recorder.

Pitney Bowes, Meter Rent ...............145.92 days of the billing date.

RENTAL FEE ..................................100 D&D PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES......................................77.24 .........................................

00 .................................. 00 .......................2,848.00 ........................... 2,848.00 Miller, Alan, phone.............................60.00 for the reasonTRACTOR that you have failed to EMERGENCY Polk Co Treas, Medical Exam.........264.37 JOHN SECTION 2.TOTAL REPEALER. All ordiCLARKE COUNTY LANDFILL PEST CONTROL ...............................60 DEERE supplies...............229.29 Miller, Susannah, vacate the premises after receiving notice LOCAL Prairie Solid Waste, Trash..................50.70 .......................... nances orOPTION parts of TOTAL ordinances in conflict 9,017.76 ...................... 97,809.27 ....................130,000.00 ......................... 32,190.73 PER CAPITA FEE.......................739.17 MURRAY POST OFFICE PAYMENT .............................11,000.00 Moravia CSD, fees............................245.00 Premier Office Equip, Maint..............47.56 of termination with the provisions of this ordinance are 1,394.80 ........................ 8,626.43 ................................. 00 .......................... 8.626.43 SESQUICENTENNIAL TOTAL ................

SOLUTIONS You ROAN will therefore take notice and gov- hereby repealed.

Mt Ayr CSD, fees.............................180.00 STAMPS Robinsons,......................................209.18 Sup...................................69.66 MIKE MURRAY REC COMPLEX TOTAL ................... 00 ....................... 5,675.00 ..................................00 .......................... 5,675.00 SUPPLIES......................................11.48 CONSTRUCTION SHELVING .......................................300 Murray Nutrition Fd, meals.............810.10 RITTER ern yourself accordingly.

SIRWA, Water....................................38.00 SECTION 3.

SEVERABILITY BARNES AND NOBLE ROAD WATER ......................................

N2Y, supplies....................................449.00 Carla Sue Jones, Landlord Schade, ROCK Mary J,..............................301.47 Exp ........................276.89 ICAP CLAUSE.TOTAL If any section, provision or part 12,530.43 .................... 164,609.20 ....................158,600.00 ........................... 6,009.20 ......................82.32 LIBRARY BOOKS WELLMARK INSURANCE ....10,921.95 METER Org, supplies.............826.00 National FFA By /s/ James G. Rowe Short Construction, Repairs..........2,195.92 PROPERTY TOTALshall ............................................

750.00 ....................... 4,950.34 ..................................00 ........................... 4,950.34 of this ordinance be adjudged invalid Osceola F&H, supplies.........................9.72 HEALTH James G. Rowe Shred-It, Shred ...................................59.96 WALMART INSURANCE ...........3,597.15 GLOBAL or unconstitutional, such TOTAL adjudication WATER DISTRIBUTION .......... 17,000.00 ...................... 17,000.00 ..................................00 ......................... 17,000.00 ICIS PIN No:AT0006833 of Minn, supplies....................92.55 Pepper Simplenergy, Lights.........................350.81 shall not affect the validity of the ordiLIBRARY/CHALL......................420.37 RICOH/COPIES LIBRARY CART ........................842.47 SEWER TOTAL ......................................... 7,481.02 ...................... 72,806.45 ......................84,000.00 ......................... 11,193.55 Postmaster, postage...........................490.00 COPIES Attorney - Landlord Solutions,........................................193.05 Sup...................................447.94 MCCORMICK nance as a whole or a ny section, provision IPERS ENTERPRISES GARBAGE TOTAL ....................................

Rieman Music, supplies......................80.36 Address: 201 E 1st Street, P.O. Box Staples, Sup....................................1,321.45 or part thereof not adjudged invalid or un- 8,437.85 ...................... 60,099.17 ......................76,000.00 ......................... 15,900.83 IPERS .......................................2,404.32 DEMCO CULVERTS ..................................963.6 Ripperger Auto, service......................10.00 St Public Defender, Fund..............1,862.00 279 constitutional.

STORM WATER TOTAL .................................... 00 .................................. 00 ..................................00 ..................................... 00 EFFPS LIBRARY SHELF .......................341.46 AVESIS Robinsons of Osc, supplies................34.51 Stericycle, Waste...........................1,225.14 Leon, Iowa 50144 SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. TOTAL REVENUE

BY FUND ................ 69,617.04 .................... 670,592.52 ...................697,017.00 ......................... 26,424,48 FED/FICA TAX........................3,225.26 §648.3..........................................215.7 Iowa Code Assn, fee.................50.00 TREVOR School Nutrition Treas, St ofROBINS IA, Tank Reg...................10.00 VISION This ordinance shall be in effect from and STATE ................174 CLAIMS supplies.............................230.97 CRESTON Shindigz,WITHHOLDING NOTE: TOTAL If the ...................63,693.85 Fair Debt Collection after its final passage, approval and publiU S Cellular,PUBLISHING Util..............................106.69 CASH Rental .....................114.00 Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., cation as provided by law.

STATE TAXES ................................549 Snyder Plumbing, services...............511.68 PETTY U S Postal,Box SC Comm, phones..............................80.06 Village Ltd, Rent .............................700.00 applies to this communication, attach Passed by the Council the 1st day of SWCC, tuition................................7,175.00 Visa, Sup........................................1,034.27 Form No. 172, Notice of Validation of June, 2015, and approved this 1st day of

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THURSDAY • APRIL 14, 2016

NEWS

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

Week of the Young Child set in Osceola

Manure spill prompts ‘Meat Stinks’ billboard MURRAY — Following a manure spill from a pig farm near Murray recently, PETA is negotiating with outdoor advertisers in Iowa to display a billboard that shows a slaughtered pig’s severed head next to the words “Meat Stinks — Go Vegan.”

Investigating officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the manure traveled over

land and via a stream for 2.5 miles before flowing into and contaminating the Thompson River.

PETA Senior Director Colleen O’Brien said, “PETA’s billboard is a reminder that the most powerful step that each one of us can take to avert environmental disasters, improve our health, and save animals from suffering is to go vegan.”

PETA, whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat,” notes that animals in the industrialized meat industry produce 500 million tons of manure each year, and animal agriculture contributes as much as half of greenhouse-gas emissions globally.

Runoff from factory farms is one of the leading causes of river and lake pol-

lution in the U.S. and can contaminate groundwater with bacteria and viruses.

Compared to meat-eaters, vegans have a 41.7 percent smaller greenhouse-gas footprint, save more than 100 animals from suffering and death each year, and are less prone to suffering from heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer.

For more information, visit PETA.org.

April declared as Iowa Wine Month DES MOINES — A group representing the Iowa wine industry attended the governor’s official proclamation signing declaring the month of April as Iowa Wine Month.

Representatives in attendance at the proclamation signing were John Barber,The Cellar at White Oak; Mike White, ISU Extension Office; Ron Mark, Alexis Klahr and Shannon Klahr, Summerset Winery; Doug Bakker, Madison County Winery and Nicole Eilers, Iowa Wine Growers Association.

Facts about the Iowa wine industry: • Average grape yields in Iowa are typically in the 3 to 4 tons/acre range.

One ton of Iowa grapes will produce approximately 150 gallons of wine, filling about 750 bottles. Iowa grows cold-climate grape varietals.

• Iowa is home to 105 wineries and more than 300

vineyards across the state, covering nearly 1,300 acres.

• According to the most recent economic impact study conducted in 2012, the full economic impact of the Iowa wine industry totaled $420 million.

Wine-related tourism in Iowa had an economic impact of $41 million, drawing nearly 360,000 visitors to the state.

• Iowa has seven wine trails across the state: Amana Colonies Wine Trail, Iowa Wine Trail, Western Iowa Wine Trail, Heart of Iowa Wine Trail, Scenic Iowa Wine Trail, I-80 Wine

Trail and the Northwest Prairie Wine Trail.

The Iowa Wine Growers Association and its membership of wineries, vineyards and other industry members encourage adult residents and tourists alike to help celebrate Iowa Wine Month by visiting wineries across the state and responsibly enjoying a glass of quality Iowa wine.

Wineries are holding many events during April in celebration of Iowa Wine Month. For a listing of all events throughout the month, visit the Iowa Wine & Beer calendar of events.

About Iowa Wine Growers Association Iowa Wine Growers Association represents the 105 wineries and more than 300 vineyards operating in the state of Iowa.

Established in 2000, the association provides support and education to encourage sustainable viticulture practices and promotes the creation of quality wine and grapes from Iowa. The Iowa wine and grape industry provided $420 million in economic impact to the state of Iowa’s economy based on a 2012 survey performed by MKF Research.

The Village Early Childhood Center invites Clarke County residents to come together for children during the Week of the Young Child April 10-16.

As part of the national Week of the the Young Child celebrated across the country, by his recent proclamation, Mayor Thomas Kedley recognizes young children and all those in the community who make a difference in children’s lives.

“All young children need and deserve high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life, and Osceola, Iowa, has a great opportunity to do our part to help these young children,” Kedley said. “This Week of the Young Child is a time for us to recognize that the early years are learning years for all young children.”

Young children and their families depend on high-quality education and care, which help children get an early start and bring lasting benefits to the community.

Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize the importance of early learning and literacy, and to celebrate the teachers and policies that bring early childhood education to young children.

The Village Early Childhood Center has 28 early childhood professionals working together to improve professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education, and to build public support for high-quality early childhood education programs.

To schedule a tour of the four star facility, volunteer or inquire about upcoming programs, call 641-342-1421.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

CLARKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 115 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • 641-342-2944

2016 Officers: Jim Kimball, President; Sue Wilder, Vice President; Kevin Emanuel, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary 2016 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; Brian Evans; Jason Gibbs; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley Executive Director - Bill Trickey, Program Manager - Elizabeth Simpson

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

“Promoting the Economic Development of Southern Iowa”

OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD

Chair: Alisha Kale Vice Chair: Larry Bishop Members: Laura Castro, Alisha Kale, MacKenzie O’Hair, Larry Bishop, Mark Binning

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

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

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

Special council meetings are posted on City Hall bulletin board.

OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

Meets fourth Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

Board Members: Eric Zoske, Ryan Sweeney, Jorge Avalos, Lindsay Diehl, Mel Miller Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com

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

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

Board Members: James Bair, Brian Crawford, Lori Helgevold, Bert Houge, Gerard Linskens, Joseph Deutsch and Dena White.

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Indianola Memorial Works LARGE DISPLAY OF QUALITY MEMORIALS Hwy. 65 & 69 • Indianola

Martin and Tanya Hall, Owners Call Toll Free — 1-800-525-3349

Hunsicker & Associates • Home • Health • Life • Disability • Auto • Farm • SR-22 filings • Boats • RVs • Business • Group Life & Health • Long-term Nursing Care

315 W. McLane St. • Osceola • 641-342-2478

Osceola Eagles Aerie 3495 2329 N. Main • 641-342-6266 Ric D. Lewis, President

Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Open to Public Friday & Saturday • Darts • Pool Tables • Open 7 days a week

Osceola’s Only Certified Assisted Living •Month-to-month Leasings (short or long term) •Laundry/Housekeeping Services •Trained Employees on Staff 24/7

•Wireless Emergency Call System •All Personal Cares •Medication Management

334 N. West View Dr. Osceola, IA 50213 641-342-1036