NR 43 2015 10 28 - Sigourney News
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NR 43 2015 10 28 - Sigourney News
Proudly Serving All Of Keokuk County Since 1860 PO BOX 285, 114 E. WASHINGTON ST. SIGOURNEY, IOWA 52591 $1 Opinion/Editorial .......... Pg. 4 Milestones/Local News . Pg. 3 Church Calendar ........... Pg. 5 Records....................... Pg. 6, 7 Classifieds ................... Pg. 8 Gone Cold .................... Pg. 9 Local News ............. Pg. 9, 10 Sports .................. Pg. 12-16 Friday, October 30 3:30 - 5 p.m. Treats available here Trick-or-Treat Around The Square planned Trick-or-Treat Around The Square will take place Friday, Oct. 30 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in downtown Sigourney. Flyers will be up at participating businesses welcoming little ones. Businesses taking part this year include: Kapple Dental Associates K & L Foods Manor House/Deer View Manor Horak Insurance Crisis Intervention Services Keokuk County Farm Bureau Keokuk County Farm Bureau Financial Services Cassens Mill Keokuk County Health Center Keokuk County Courthouse – use north entrance Jack’s Corner Drug Keokuk County Abstract Co. RE/Max Pride– Nicki Leathers TNT Liquors Kris’s Hair Stylin’ John Wehr Law Office Rockabettie Boutique Garden Gate Little Bits Sigourney Health Care Center P. Buckley Moss event Artist P. Buckley Moss will appear at the Kalona Chamber of Commerce Friday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hunters Breakfast A Hunters Breakfast is set for Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the What Cheer Fire Department. Halloween Dance Lagos Acres will hold a Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. What Cheer Opera House dance band The What Cheer Opera House will host Larry Wheeldon and Lonesome Country from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Daylight Savings Time Ends Daylight Savings Time will end Sunday, Nov. 1. Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Sigourney Library hosts Sen. Kinney Sen. Kevin Kinney will hold a listening post at the Sigourney Public Library at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Election Day Nov. 3 Nov. 3 is election day. Polls open at noon and will close at 8 p.m. A list of area polling places is included in this issue of the News-Review. Continued on page 2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 NUMBER 43, 155TH YEAR Road to Somewhere Part I in a series Rural roads pose unique challenges with funding By Michael Hohenbrink [email protected] Sigourney Trick-or-Treat Around the Square [email protected] 641.622.3110 Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series looking at the unique challenges involved in maintaining rural roads and bridges in the face of aging infrastructure and uncertain budgets. Keokuk County Supervisor Daryl Wood has heard the claim that rural counties keep Level B and Level C roads open as a revenue generator. Working on the farm late one evening, Wood had on a radio with the dial tuned to a talk show. The host cited the idea as a given – rural counties simply used the roads as a way to make money. Given actual revenues versus the total cost of keeping up those roads, Wood rejects the premise. Indeed, the money is negligible, Wood believes. Instead, the issue is ensuring farmers and other landowners a way to get to their land. Level B and Level C roads receive lower levels of maintenance than do Level A roads, but they still have importance. “We have to provide them [farmers and landowners] access to their property,” said Wood. The alternative would be legal challenges from affected landowners were the county to close off their access. Keokuk County Engineer Andrew McGuire concurs with Wood’s assessment. For McGuire, income generated by keeping rural roads open is not a big source of revenue. “It is minimal,” said McGuire. “It’s less than we spend on dirt roads.” As such, Level B and Level C roads operate at a net loss, year after year. The road may be used by only a handful of people. The road may be in need of continual upkeep. Yet, closing the road is a non-starter. For larger counties, higher traffic rates are a given. Such high-traffic rates help to lock in funding from state and federal authorities. Keokuk County does not have those rates of traffic, putting the county road system down the list to receive any funding. “You don’t have a lot of high-traffic roads in our county road system,” said Wood. That puts the county in a quandary. The same rains and the same cycles of freezing and thawing and the like still hit Keokuk County roads, just as they do to roads in counties with larger populations. Keokuk County also sees, as do other rural counties, heavy use from farm machinery and big trucks, vehicles that can cause significant wear and tear on roads. While a single-passenger vehicle may cause minimal damage to a roadway, even if done 25 times in a day – the cutoff for “high traffic” use of roads – the repeated use of a Level B or Level C road by heavy farm machinery can cause damage that far exceeds what small vehicles can do. If a piece of farm machinery is loaded at 37,000 pounds, that will do more to the roadway than a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle fresh off the assembly line. The physics are different. Work continues on W15 with a bridge replacement project, one of over 20 infrastructure projects tackled by Keokuk County over the last year as the county deals with aging infrastructure. Photo by Steven Seeley When a representative from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s office approached the board of supervisors recently about their concerns, it didn’t take long for the conversation to turn to roads and bridges. “One of the main things…is the road system,” said Supervisor Mike Hadley. Over 20 large projects have been tackled by the county just in the last year. That’s a big investment for a small county. Gas tax revenues and sales tax money help, but they go only so far. For Wood, restrictions on the federal level are a major headache. With funding come myriad restrictions on local government bodies, restrictions that add to the difficulty for projects. For Hadley, the uncertainty is a major problem. Not knowing how much revenue to expect creates confusion. If counties knew they would have only a certain amount of money to work with each year, that knowledge at least could be used in budget calculations. Changes along the way, especially during the middle of a budget cycle, are not helping. “I just need some stability,” said Hadley. City talks nuisance property plans By Michael Hohenbrink [email protected] Sigourney City Council is looking at how to proceed with a nuisance property that may soon be sold. In September, council opted to give the property, located at 102 W. Clark St., and which is owned by William Rasplicka, until Dec. 31 to be brought into compliance. With a possible sale of the property, council discussed how to handle nuisance abatement for the property. Precise details about the sale were lacking, which gave council members pause. “I’d be totally comfortable with it if we had a purchase date,” said Councilman Randy Schultz. While the property itself is supposed to be brought up to code by no later than Dec. 31, the prospect of a new owner who could then demolish existing structures on the property and build new, was of interest to council members. That would allow for both abatement of the nuisance and put additional value on the property in the form of a newly-built home. Council members opted not to take action on the property pending gathering additional information. Also during the Oct. 21 meeting, council discussed the possibility of forbidding parking on the west side of the 300 block of South Stuart. According to Mayor Terry Hollingsworth, the city had been approached about vehicles blocking access for use of a bus. Hollingsworth was reluctant to see banning parking. Council took no action to close that section of street to parking at this time. The next meeting of Sigourney City Council is set for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Cargill requests Urban Renewal District By Michael Hohenbrink [email protected] A request for establishing an urban renewal district was presented to Keokuk County supervisors Monday but was not granted immediate approval. Jane Fallon, vice president and general manager for Cargill Pork, was joined by SADC Executive Director Jim Dickinson and Robert Josten, a partner in the Dorsey & Whitney legal firm, to ask for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) through an urban renewal district. “We are basically finished with construction of our feed mill in Hedrick, Iowa,” said Fallon. According to Fallon, establishment of such an incentive had been part of an understanding between the company and the county back in the early days of the project. Supervisors did not agree with that assessment and questioned the value to the county. For Supervisor Daryl Wood, with the facility already having been built, the question came down to why the county should offer such an incentive given that the facility is already a done deal. “What’s in it for our county?” questioned Supervisor Michael Berg. Berg noted that other businesses in the county were operating, with more employees in some cases, than the 15 employees Cargill will utilize, but that those other businesses have not received similar assistance. The use of county infrastructure, for example traffic on county roads, was an issue for Supervisor Michael Hadley. Deferring some taxes for Cargill would not help the county’s road situation. Josten advised supervisors that the request was not all or nothing but rather could be modified, for example to include some area roads within the urban renewal district. Supervisors sought input from Keokuk County Engineer Andrew McGuire about this, and McGuire noted that such arrangements are not unheard of. Josten cautioned that the deadline for action was rapidly approaching. The window for the county to take action to set public hearings would be no later than two weeks down the road. Supervisors opted not to give immediate approval on the request at Monday’s meeting. Sigourney moving ahead with seeking drivers By Michael Hohenbrink [email protected] Following action at the board’s most recent meeting, the Sigourney Community School District is pushing forward to increase the pool of available drivers for the district. The board voted Oct. 14 to act to attract more staff. “The district will revisit the bus driver’s pay scale when this contract is up in Spring of 2017,” said Sigourney Superintendent Dave Harper. “The salary scale will remain the same, but the district will be offering driver incentives for new drivers of $1,500 and current drivers will receive $500.” Hiring additional drivers is planned. “The district is currently still looking for one route driver and also sub drivers,” said Harper. “Sub drivers would drive for various athletic events and field trips.” Harper said he hoped for good results from the changes. “We are fully expecting to see an increase interest in community members interested in driving a school bus,” said Harper. “We feel the incentive being offered should attract drivers to drive for the district.” Stock photo/courtesy of Metro 2 The News-Review Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Pekin Elementary continues to grow Student enrollment up, curriculum director APR certified By Hailey Brown News Editor In the midst of county wide talks about decline in rural schools, Pekin schools continue to see growth. Pekin Elementary K-5 Principal Kim Ledger has said that student enrollment continues to climb for the school, putting the number this year at about 315 students. Ledger expressed appreciation that the Pekin School Board agreed last spring to have three sections of Kindergarten instead of two, as more students came to Pekin after the deadline. “We’re at nineteen [students] across all three sections,” she said. “I’m very grateful, as are the Kindergarten teachers, that we’re in three sections instead of two.” The number of students is not the only thing growing for Pekin Elementary. Ledger says BRI and FAST testing has been completed and FAST testing expanded this year to include K-3 grade. Ledger was also able to send four teachers to the “Handwriting without Tears” conference in Des Moines and the school received one set of free materials for four different grade levels. “It is a research based developmental program from Kindergarten on up,” she said. “It does manuscript, it also does cursive.” She mentioned that with the growing need to keep up with technology, keyboarding is also an important skill to expand on in the future. She said there is a “Keyboarding without Tears” seminar available as well for consideration. One of the biggest points emphasized by Ledger during the Pekin Elementary School update was the Ciriculum Director responsibilities. “We are now APR certified,” said Ledger. “And that is a very big deal.” APR (Annual Progress Report) is part of the required state reporting that all schools completed by Sept. 15. The report includes information regarding academic proficiency, academic goals, dropouts, graduation rates, attendance rates, and post-secondary data. “Districts analyze student achievement data to determine if goals are being met, and devise a plan for increased improvement,” said Ledger. “Our plan was certified and did not require revisions.” With the growing student population and an array of busy schedules for parents and teachers, a presentation is scheduled for Nov. 5 on “How to Get Kids to Mind Without Losing Yours” at 6:30 p.m. “We are tying it in conjunction with parent-teacher conferences,” said Ledger. “We thought it was a good time with parents already in the building.” Ledger hopes that with no school the next day parents may be willing to stay a couple of hours to hear the seminar presented by Jim Garnett. “If you’re free that evening and you’re a parent, come on down,” she said. There will be concessions available during the evening as well. Ledger said FCCLA has agreed to provide childcare for everyone who needs it that night, however it will be on a pre-registration basis. “This is open to the public, it is not just a Pekin Community School parent event,” Ledger said. Perhaps the most talked about item on her progress report during the board meeting was concerns about classroom counselor guidance, something that used to be covered by the school. “[Classroom counselor guidance] is something we put on the wayside when we did a reduction in force,” Ledger said. “I’m looking for a way to fi ll that need that is there.” Ledger told members of the board she was seeing a void in emotional and social support for students. Although there is a guidance counselor on hand, she said that is more for one-on-one issues with students and not whole-class instruction. “Individual needs, referrals, sensitive issues that require one-on-one from a counselor are being covered,” said Ledger. However, she believes the need for whole-class guidance is still there. “I believe classroom guidance is a preventative program that directly teaches students about appropriate social interactions, communication skills, study habits, and a variety of other topics that would be included in lessons,” said Ledger. The board discussed that this position was not budgeted for this year and may be something to consider in the future as a shared position with another school. It was not an action item, so no motion was made at this meeting. “I truly understand the need for it,” said Superintendent Dennis Phelps. “The best thing I could do is explore and see if anyone would be interested [in sharing a counselor] and then come back to the board.” The next Pekin School Board meeting will be held Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Statewide Iowa youth caucus hits Keokuk County Bipartisan event first of its kind By Hailey Brown News Editor For five Keokuk County schools, those under 18 will get a unique opportunity to broadcast who they feel should be the next President of the United States. That’s because for the first time ever, there will be a statewide Iowa Youth Caucus, organized by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office in conjunction with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa. The mock caucus, scheduled for Nov. 19 and spanning the entire state, will include area schools such as Keota, Sigourney, Tri-County, English Valleys, and Pekin. A press release says that the event will be held at Sigourney High School for all five districts and is Lions Election Night Supper Wooden Wheel Vineyards, located at 1179 Hwy 92 just outside of Keota, on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Reservations can be placed by calling 641-636-2180. Sigourney PM Blood Drive The 4-H County Awards Night is set for Saturday, Nov. 21 with meal at 5:30 p.m. and awards ceremony at approximately 6 p.m. at the Keokuk County Expo 4-H Hall. Sigourney Lions Club will host an election night supper Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center on East Pleasant Valley in Sigourney. Sigourney PM will host a community blood drive from 3 to 6:45 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 100 N. Main St., inside the Sigourney City Hall Conference Room. Soup Supper Sigourney Christian Church will hold a soup supper Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to ? Pekin hosts free parenting event Pekin CSD will host a free seminar by Jim Garnett, “How To Get Your Kids To Mind Before Losing Yours!” Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pekin High School Commons. VA Family Caregiver conference Milestones Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Family Caregiver Conference on Nov. 6. with Connie Holmes from the VA in Iowa City Caregiver program. KC Fish Fry A fish fry is planned at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Harper Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Delta UMC Turkey Supper Delta United Methodist Church will host a turkey supper Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 301 E. 3rd St. 4-H County Awards Night Manor House Happenings Blood pressure checks will be offered at Hedrick Housing in the community room at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Country Steppers will perform at Manor House Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. A Trick or Treat will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Manor House on Friday, Oct. 30. Sigourney Health Center Happenings On Oct. 30, trick or treating will take place at the facility after school until 5 p.m. On Nov. 2, free memory screenings and educational materials will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon, 900 St. Stone St., Sigourney. On Nov. 5, a Gospel sing-along with Alice Menne begins at 2 p.m. Sigourney Library Sigourney Public Library will hold “Toddler Time” every Monday morning from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Manor House Sing-a-long Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney is every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Keokuk County Lagos Acres Sinclair Tractor will partner with John Deere and FFA to award college scholarships to local FFA members. This is the third year of the John Deere Dealer Scholarship Program, which is administered by The National FFA Organization. Last year, John Deere dealers awarded over $290,000 in scholarships. Sinclair Tractor and John Deere are sponsoring five $2,000 scholarships through the National FFA Scholarship program. These scholarships will provide financial aid to FFA members attending two or four year colleges. SADC $10,000 Raffle Sigourney Area Development Corporation will host its 25th Anniversary Raffle Friday, Nov. 13 at the Keokuk County Expo with meal starting at 6 p.m. Call 641-622-2288 for more information. Murder Mystery at Wooden Wheel There will be a “Murder Mystery” at Food Pantry Keokuk County Community Services food referrals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney. News-Review Deadlines The News-Review deadline for all articles, classified ads and display advertisements is Friday at noon. To submit an article or news tip, email [email protected] or call 641-6223110. Sigourney Lions Club Tuesday, November 3 641-622-3110 ElEction night Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. St. Mary’s Parish Center, Sigourney Free Will DONATiON Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday! SOUP SUPPER at Sigourney Christian Church Wednesday, Nov. 4 serving from 5:00 p.m. to ?? Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Chicken Noodle, Chili, Dessert and Drink FREE WILL OFFERING Proceeds go to Church Missions CURTAINS UP COSTUMES would like to clear up any confusion or misconceptions about their business. They are ONLY renting full opera and theatre productions and are no longer RENTING to individuals for Halloween or any other time of year. As always, they are open year round by appointment and currently have quite a few COSTUMES FOR SALE. They would be happy to set up an appointment for anyone that wants to take a look at what is available. They can be reached by phone at 641.622.3991 or by email at [email protected]. Wooden Wheel Vineyards invites you to a Murder Mystery Dinner “Murder at the Haunted Winery” Sat., November 14 - 5:30 p.m. $35.00 per person (dinner and production) Reservations Required • 641-636-2180 Hospital auxiliary vendor fair The hospital auxiliary will host a vendor fair Nov. 12, hospital lobby, from noon to 6 p.m. Bingo at Sigourney Care Center is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Cover Charge at the door Contact The News-Review! Bingo at Sigourney Care Center Pancake Supper DJ Music • Must be 21 years of age “Education is crucial to the continued success of agriculture and we are proud to partner with the FFA to help students achieve their dreams,” said Bob Sinclair, owner of Sinclair Tractor. In 2015 more than 2,150 scholarships worth more than $2.7 million were awarded to FFA members through the National FFA Scholarship program, with more than 125 sponsors participating in the program. More than 7,000 students applied for these scholarships last year. This year, scholarship applications are available online through Feb. 1, 2016, at www.FFA.org/Scholarships. Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for children without insurance or underinsured. Blood pressure checks are also available on a walk-in basis. Halloween Dance Saturday, October 31 United States.” Organizers hope that by conducting this mock caucus, students will understand how the process works and the experience will motivate them to get involved with the actual Iowa Caucus when they turn 18. Another factor making this a truly unique event is its bipartisan nature. Instead of holding one specific event for each party to attend, both may come together to cast their votes. “Students will participate in both a Republican and Democratic Caucus and cast votes for the presidential candidate of their choice in both parties,” organizers emphasize. “The results will be tallied at the site. Statewide vote totals will be reported that night by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.” Scholarships available for FFA members Public Health Continued from page 1. scheduled to go from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Registration will be from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and supper snacks will be available to participants. Following registration, the instructions and proper introductions for attendees will take place, along with directions to each caucus location and time. The public is invited to attend and assist, however event planners remind those interested that the mock caucus is for education purposes. “The purpose of the Iowa Youth Caucus is to inform and engage students in the political process,” reads the event press release. “Due to Iowa’s First-in-the-Nation status, we have a unique opportunity to play a major role in deciding the next President of the at Knights of Columbus Hall, Harper Friday, Nov. 6 Serving 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. $10.00 Per Person Children 1/2 Price Serving Whole Catfish, Tilapia, Scalloped & Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Roll & Drink PUBLIC INVITED For Carry outs Call 319-330-6456 Ad SponSored by JAmeS rinehArt To promote your business call Margie Stansberry 641-684-5563, ext. 21 Ottumwa Radio - known for getting results The News-Review Obituaries Bernadine Gordon Bernadine Gordon, age 93, of Sigourney, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Bernadine was born June 10, 1922 in the farm home near Lancaster homesteaded by German grandparents Christopher and Matilda Fauth Seaba first child of parents Roy Earnest and Louie Pearl Vandament Seaba. She was a member of the ‘great generation’ who lived through World War II and the depression. Bernadine learned to be fiercely independent. She shared many stories including how her mother squeezed back “egg money” to buy fabric for a high school home ec project. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1940 and went to Ottumwa Business School. She was employed in the personnel department at John Morell’s, then became head bookkeeper for Wimmer’s three Department stores before being hired by the Keokuk County Assessor. She worked under three different assessors for 34 years retiring in 1991. Bernadine was a member of Sigourney United Methodist Church, Martha Circle of UMW, former Sunday school teacher, Lydia’s Red Hat Ladies, and Keokuk County Arts Council when they were raising money to repair the fountain. Bernadine especially loved working in the craft and candy booth at the fall church bazaar. She was a champion divinity maker. Bernadine was both mother and father to her three children. Not an easy task in the fifties. At times she worked two jobs, leaving the office to go to another job after work. She never complained and gave all lovingly. Christmas was her special love with all the shopping and giving. She gave equally and when one gal or guy opened a gift, the others knew immediately what they were getting. Then the gathering and making would begin for next Christmas. She enjoyed many kinds of crafts including sewing, ceramics, painting, and especially Brazilian embroidery. Each year she learned a new craft during her Texas stay...one year it was wood carving. Grandma B loved to travel and had visited Hawaii, Great Britain, Italy, and the Holy Lands as well as many bus trips to various states. She had wintered in Florida, Arizona, and Port Aransis, Texas for ten years with dear friend, Jean Duncan. She treasured coming home with souvenirs, pictures of her feet, and stories for all her loved ones. With declining health due to congestive heart failure, she left her home in Sigourney in January 2015 and has since then only wanted to go home. Her hands are still, resting and now she has gone home on Monday as she said she would to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 93 years, 4 months, and 9 days of service on God’s earth. Survivors include three childen: Linda (Roger) Fritchen of Sigourney, Larry (Sonda) Petermann of Grinnell and Rick (Dalene) Gordon of Florida; grandchildren: Chanda Petermann and Andrea (Clint) Albert of Sigourney; great-grandchildren: Carter and Chloe Wallerich of Sigourney and Garrison Petermann; sister: Sarah Taylor and brother: Dean Seaba, both of Sigourney; two nieces: Valerie (John) Hill of Fairfax and Brinda (Mark) Porter of Ames and two great nieces: Carlyn and Laine Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson: Timothy Lee Fritchen; brother-in-law: Ronald Taylor; sister-in-law: Marcelene Seaba and nephew: Lynn Seaba. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at the Sigourney United Methodist Church, with Pastor Vince Homan officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney. A memorial fund has been established for the Lewis Memorial Fountain, KCHC Activity Department or Sigourney United Methodist Church. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Bernadine and her family. Tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Irene Vogel Irene V. Harkins Vogel, 83, died Oct. 19, 2015 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. She was born Oct. 9, 1932 to Paul and Marjorie Messerschmitt Harkins at the Ottumwa Hospital. Irene attended country schools; in kindergarten she rode her horse to the rural Ben Butler School in Highland Center. The family moved to the family farm at Rose Hill; there she attended the “Little Red Schoolhouse” for the first grade. They moved to Keswick to a rural farm in the fifth grade, and she walked into town to school. During her 8th grade year, Irene’s family moved into Keswick. Irene graduated from Keswick High School in 1950 as valedictorian. Irene’s fondest memories are of the Keswick Kittens basketball team making two trips to the State tournament in 1948 and 1949. Those teams were winners of several district and sectional championships games along the tournament trail. The Keswick Kittens brought home the third place trophy in 1949. On Nov. 15, 1950, she married Stanley Vogel in Harper. They lived on the family farm in Harper until moving to Keswick in 1952. Irene was a homemaker and farm wife; they resided in Keswick for 17 years until moving to their current family farm in 1970 near Sigourney. She enjoyed her yard and her flowers. She loved the Iowa Hawkeyes and rarely missed a sporting event of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law: Elvin Fisher, Don Oliver and Joseph Vogel; and her sister-in-law, Marie Vogel. Irene is survived by her husband, Stanley; three children: Leon (Cynthia) Vogel of Bloomfield, Linda (Larry) Northup of Sigourney, and Rhonda (Brian) Roberts of Bloomfield; seven grandchildren: Todd and Troy Vogel both of Bloomfield, Kylie Weber of Kalona, Kellie Northup of Kalona, Keaton Northup of Albia, Preston Roberts of Fairfield, and Austin Roberts of Bloomfield; five great-grandchildren: Quincey Vogel, Grayci and Londyn Vogel, Brady and Brooks Weber; her sister, Ruth (Wilford) Seaba, of Sigourney; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Fisher of Sigourney and Marie Oliver of Keswick; and a brother-in-law, Gordon Vogel of Kentucky. Funeral Service was held at Holm Funeral home Oct. 23, 2015, with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Holm Funeral Home. Where do I begin? A sincere Thank You to anyone who sent me a card, phoned, visited me, offered help or inquired about me during my 6 weeks in Iowa City, I am forever grateful. Thanks to my “Coffee Shop” friends - Dick Messerschmitt, Dick Swanson and Bill Rex for their weekly visits, the Rock Creek guys for mowing and all their help, Steve Swanson for taking Jennie on his trip to Iowa City, Jennie Morgan for being Jennie’s co-pilot on several trips, the Packwood Disciples of Christ Church ladies - Jane Pierce, Eunice Van Voorst and Alta Dickey, for their visit, plant and goodies. Last, but not least, the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids for their trips, visits, calls and still had time to make sure things went well at home. It’s great to be home and I’m continuing to improve. How lucky we are to live in a caring community. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Rex Chacey Wednesday, October 28, 2015 3 Polling places, times set City of Martinsburg Martinsburg City Hall, 405 Church St., Martinsburg Election day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polling places will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Area polling places include: City of Ollie Ollie Community Hall, 210 W. Alcorn St., Ollie City of Delta Delta City Hall, 104 N. 2nd St. W., Delta City of Gibson Gibson Presbyterian Church, 101 W. Grinnell St., Gibson City of Richland Richland City Hall, 109 N. Richland St., Richland Sigourney First, Second, Third and Fourth Wards Keokuk County Expo, 400 220th Ave., Sigourney City of Harper Knights of Columbus Hall, 300 Main St., Harper City of South English South English Fire Station, 401 Broadway St., South English City of Hayesville Hayesville City Hall, 104 Fritz St., Hayesville, City of Thornburg Thornburg City Hall, 501 Glen St., Thornburg City of Hedrick Hedrick City Hall, 109 N. Main St., Hedrick City of Webster Webster City Hall, 401 East St., Webster City of Keota Libertyville Savings Bank – North Entrance, 225 E. Broadway Ave., Keota City of Keswick Keswick Fire Station, 119 S. Irons St., Keswick City of What Cheer What Cheer City Hall, 308 S. Barnes St., What Cheer Absentee Keokuk County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St., Sigourney City of Kinross Kinross City Hall, 307 Ives St., Kinross Sigourney FD Breakfast The Sigourney Fire Department held a breakfast October 18 at the fire station. Pictured, members of the department brave the chilly morning to cook up breakfast for the community. Hawkeye Mutual Ad 7x5 Final.pdf 1 9/8/15 11:30 AM The auctioneer keeps the party going while taking bids for a donated tray at the Richland Pink Party for a Cure on Oct. 17. Photo by Hailey Brown It’s party time Richland Pink Party for a Cure raises over $11,000 By Hailey Brown News Editor Being from a small town in Iowa does not mean someone or a group of people cannot accomplish great things. A prime example is the Richland Pink Party for a Cure. Founded by Darcy Hackert, Kathy Coleman and Sandy Williams in 2008, the Richland Pink Party for a Cure mission is, “To inspire Southeast Iowa breast cancer patients and caregivers; by providing proactive planning and awareness, monetary support and continued healthcare education.” As a non-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer patients in Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Wapello and Washington counties, each hospital the organization contributes to directly receives the donated funds to assist with individuals in need, ensuring that the money impacts those in the Southeast Iowa community. “With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted a way to do something in the community knowing our proceeds stayed in our community,” reads the Richland Pink Party website. “Darcy came up with the idea as she was diagnosed in 2004 and then declared cancer free in 2005. So in 2008, she said, ‘We should do something this fall during October.’ And it was off from there.” Each year Richland Pink Party for a Cure holds the annual event in October. Following a free-will offering dinner, there is an auction where the organiza- Sandy Williams watches the auction portion of the Richland Pink Party for a Cure at Mother Cabrini on Oct. 17. The event was held for a non-profit organization that raises money to help breast cancer patients in Keokuk, Wapello, Jefferson, Washington and Mahaska Counties. Photo by Hailey Brown tion auctions off donated items. The proceeds go back to patients undergoing treatment and also goes towards scholarships created to help those entering a medical field that have been affected by breast cancer in some manner, according to the organization’s website. This month the Richland Pink Party for a Cure was held at Mother Cabrini Hall in Richland on Oct. 17. 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Kelly 641-224-2287 Larry 641-660-2600 4 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 OPINION/EDITORIAL The News-Review FIRST AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. STATE of IOWA MOTTO A NATION OF LAWS Where the will of men exceeds the rule of law, there, tyranny prospers. OPINION PAGE POLICIES It is the policy of the News-Review to run virtually every letter to the editor we receive, promoting an open flow of ideas within our community. As we are a community newspaper, preference is given to letters from readers in our readership area including Keokuk County and portions of surrounding counties within the Pekin, Keota, Tri-County and English Valleys school districts. Letters from readers outside of this local coverage area will run as space permits and at the sole discretion of the newspaper. We restrict letters to no more than 300 words in length and to no more than one letter to the editor per person every 30 days. The News-Review will not publish personal attacks or profanity. Letters to the Editor must include the name of the author, address and phone number for verification. Address letters c/o Editor, 114 E. Washington St., PO Box 285, Sigourney, IA 52591, email letters to [email protected] or fax them to 641.622.2766. Deadline for letters is Friday at noon. Call me ‘Switzerland’ Close to Home By Michael Hohenbrink News Editor ter and into the spring. Nor does it help that my undergraduate alma mater is 500 miles away, and there is a snowball’s chance on a hot summer day of ever seeing my old school’s games televised out here. Part of a school that was officially pacifist, my school’s mascot was a beaver – hardworking, industrious and, importantly, non-violent – in keeping with the school’s beliefs. Even if we could muster up an impressive season, I doubt the networks would be clamoring for the broadcast rights. Baseball offers some relief during the rest of the year, but I’m hard-pressed to name a team with whom I would feel comfortable. The Cubs have recently made headlines, and I’ll admit some charm there. More so than even the team itself, Cubs fans are just impressive. Through thick and thin, they stay loyal. Practically nobody knows loyal the exact same way a Cubs fan knows loyal. That’s dedication. Still, I would feel uncomfortable latching on to the Cubs right as they have had a great season. Better to take my lumps for a few years and earn the privilege of being a loyal Cubs fan through years of frustration and then appreciate it all the more when they do have that winning season. Which leaves me looking at the prospect of being bereft for the coming months. I could mourn this loss, but instead, I’m thinking I can turn the situation to my advantage. Since I’m largely without a major Big 10 affiliation, maybe I can be borrowed. Apparently, there is a tradition of this, for example at the Olympics, going back at least as far as the Seoul Summer Games in 1988, with enterprising individuals offering to provide your team with vocal support from the bleachers. With a hefty travel commitment – to Southeast Asia, in that case – it made some sense. While the Big 10 doesn’t quite involve that far to travel, its growth over the last few years has made the organization a sprawling behemoth, stretching from Nebraska to the Atlantic Ocean. At last count, it’s up to 14 teams. The math doesn’t quite make sense to me, but, hey, I’m willing to overlook such a quibble. Factor in other conferences, exempla gratia the ten teams of the Big 12 Conference (which like its counterpart seems to have some unique math in play) and you have quite the territory. It’s a vast, multi-state area, including numerous states and traveling teams who could use a vocal supporter. I don’t quite vouch for my knowledge of every sport’s intricacies. I think that ship sailed too long ago for me to catch up, no matter how fast I tread water. So, you won’t be getting a knowledgeable fan. Maybe this is for the best. I know my own limits. As such, I can guarantee my chances of ever arguing with a referee’s call are rather slim. I’ll take the expert’s word for it. What I lack in knowledge, though, perhaps I can make up for in enthusiasm. Give me something to wave, a good seat and some tailgating grub, and I’m all set. Brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, deviled eggs, it’s all good. Let the bidding commence. Playoff time returns It is playoff time already, and I can’t believe the nine game football season is gone. It just flew by, and now we are in the post season. The first round of the state playoffs are Wednesday night and hopefully we will have some area winners to talk about next week. Sigourney/Keota punched its playoff ticket with a 26-0 whitewashing of West Marshall Friday night. The Cobras will host Hudson Wednesday night with “Dome Dreams” dancing in their heads. Pekin will also be hosting a playoff game Wednesday despite a 16-12 loss to Winfield-Mt. Union in a battle for the district title. The Panthers will host the Hawks from Lynnville-Sully. Pella Christian qualified as a three seed, and the Eagles will travel to Wilton Junction to take on a tough Wilton Community team. Friday night the Eagles played top ranked Iowa City Regina tough before falling 31-14. The Eagles piled up 446 yards of offense in the game, and that is the most that any team has put up against the Regals. Other playoff games featuring teams in our neighboring areas include; Fairfield at Pella, Twin Cedars at Lenox, Iowa Falls at Albia and Belmond-Klemme at Pleasantville. The Regional Cross Country meets were held Thursday afternoon, and several area kids made the state field. When you talk about Regional Cross Country, Pekin always is there. Coach Davis Eidhal had been coaching for 50 years, and his teams always seem to peak at this time of year. Tales of the Ancient Sportsman By Burdell Hensley Columnist And true to form, the Panthers won both the girl’s and boy’s regional titles. Probably the most incredible feat of all the regions statewide was the effort turned in by the Pekin girls. The Panther girls had all seven runners place in the top 15, and they won the meet easily. Gwynne Wright won the individual title and Shea Dahlstrom was second. Following the leaders were: Taylor Lock in fourth, Zoey Wright ninth, Hunter Lock tenth, Holli Looper eleventh and Peyton Lock fourteenth. Those seven reasons alone lead me to believe that Pekin has to be favored to win the Class 1A state title this weekend. The Pekin boys won the meet as well, but they were not as dominant as the girls. The Panthers still put three runners in the top 15 lead by a second place finish by Ryan Millikin. Also making All-Region were Malcom Myers in eighth place and Austin Farris in ninth place. Pella Christian’s Grant Dunsbergen was the tenth place finisher. In Class 3A, Oskaloosa sent three runners to state. In the girl’s race, Lauren Coon was seventh and Sienna DeJong was ninth. In the boy’s race, Austin Scholes was 13th. There is a heartwarming story out of the Regional meet at Columbus Junction that has made National News and it demonstrates that we still have young people that believe character counts. Davis County’s Zach Hogland won the individual race by a long ways and as he was watching the other runners come in he noticed a problem. A Mediapolis runner was suffering a medical problem and was staggering and falling as he approached the finish. Hoagland was appalled that nobody was going to the aid of the young man, so he went back onto the course, picked the Mediapolis runner up and guided him to the finish line. The rule states that no runner may aid or be aided while on the course; therefore both runners were disqualified, and Hoagland’s victory and state qualification were taken away. Hoagland said after the meet that he would do the same thing again. First place was not that important because the Mediapolis runner obviously needed help, and he was hospitalized after the meet. There is good news. The top three teams in each region go to state and Hoagland’s teammates rallied to grab that third spot by four points. Zach will be in the state field also and I can assure you that all eyes will be upon him. What a great story and I applaud Zach Hoagland. 75 years ago: Oct 26, 1940 – Osky swamps Newton 30-0. Roe Campbell scored three times while Burrell Smith and Don Bowen each had a TD. Oct. 26- Bussey came from behind to nip Hedrick 9-6. Joe Young scored for Hedrick while Visser stood out for Bussey. 50 years ago: Oct. 25, 1965- Penn breaks a 23 game losing streak with an 18-14 win over Iowa Wesleyan. Chuck Henry led the Statesmen with 178 yards and two TD’s. Oct. 30- Sigourney downs Pekin 27-13. Randy Wiley fired TD passes to Rick Dill and Rex Pershio while Bill Stirlen and Ken Arduser ran for touchdowns. Pekin’s Bob McCormick ran for a score and Gordon Mitchell caught a TD pass from John Collett. 25 years ago: Oct. 26- Eddyville’s Holly Barnes won her fourth District Cross Country title while Matt McKenna qualified for the boy’s state meet with a sixth place finish. Oct. 26- The Sigourney Girl’s Cross Country team qualified for the State Meet. Members of the team are Angie Billman, Heather Bombei, Sally Snook, Erin Strobel and Jenny Bucklin. Oct. 27- Sigourney crushed Class 1A No. 1 ranked Iowa Valley 36-6, but missed the playoffs. The play of both offensive and defensive lines stood out as well as the inside-outside game of Chris Coffman and Mark Greiner. Oct. 27- North Mahaska clinched a playoff spot with a 33-8 win over Eddyville. B. J. Smith returned an interception for a TD and then threw scoring passes to Ben DeBoef and Andy Lindenman. Rob and the grandsons came up Saturday and winterized our house, so I guess we are ready. The thought of winter disturbs me a little, but in the meantime, let’s enjoy some playoff football and tournament volleyball. Remembering favorite pets In thinking about “pets,” I’m certain we’ve each had different ones, but also a favorite. I know this is true of myself. I’ve had pet dogs of all sizes and kinds, the same for cats, also a pony, horses and a goat. Of these, the goat was not a “most favorite,” but I also didn’t keep it very long, partly because it kept getting out of where it was supposed to stay. In regard to horses or a pony, “Old Dell” was the horse I rode when Dad was putting hay in the haymow. Later, I had a riding horse, “Goldie.” A family friend loaned my brother and [me] a pony named “Tony.” The pet dogs we’ve had varied from smaller, indoor kinds to the larger outdoor ones. Of all the pets, “Jerry, the cat” was probably a favorite, especially in my childhood. You see Jerry could go “in and out” of our house on his own. He was a short-haired part Persian and the fur was kind of striped. Now to go “in and out” it was via the screen door in the kitchen of our house. When “Jerry” had the need to go outside, he’d go to this screen door, push it with his head and a front paw and then walk out. 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With the Hawkeyes plowing through the remainder of the season, I’m facing the approach of a span of time with no team allegiance, at least until football season kicks off again next year. My wife, a graduate of the University of Iowa, came from a divided home. While she was a Hawkeye, her baby brother is an Iowa State alumnus. For those keeping track, that is one (1) Hawkeye alumna plus one (1) Cyclones alumnus, making two (2) alumni – two somewhat vocal alumni, to be precise. With the wife, it’s the Hawks year round, but I find myself in a quandry as she prepares to simply switch over to cheering on the Hawks in another sport. I never really bonded with Hawkeye basketball or other non-football sports during my time at the University of Iowa, leaving me at a loss come win- THE NEWS-REVIEW Just Reminiscing By Hilda Souer Columnist ways, then keep pushing to get his body inside. Not only did “Jerry” go in and out, he also stayed in the kitchen and dining rooms only. Then later he learned to put himself in my wicker doll buggy…and on his own!! I first learned this when I when I went to get the doll buggy I’d left one time in the dining room. So, I took him for a ride that first and many other times. I soon learned he liked to sleep in the doll buggy. After learning he liked riding and sleeping in this buggy, I decided to treat him like a doll and put a bonnet on him…and he didn’t object!! (so I did this many more times). He’d also take his naps with the bonnet. An “outdoor” cat we had was also special to me and also during my early childhood. It was one of the “barn cats.” During the years before my parents got milking machines, I would help with the milking but only with certain cows. Quite often, some of the “barn cats” would sit behind a cow along the wooden beams along the floor. One of the cows I milked was “Polly,” and I soon became aware of this same gray cat, sitting and staring at me. 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The News-Review Bethel United Methodist Church Pastor LuAnn Benge 319-456-3105 Located 6 miles east of Sigourney on Hwy. 92 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five event is the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening at 5 p.m. The Church Of Living Water Shane Jarr, Pastor 13 North Main St., Hedrick Sunday School -9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship -10:40 a.m. Evening Services - 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Delta Christian Church Henry Goetz, Lay Pastor 641-799-4800 Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m. Delta United Methodist Church Vince Homan, Pastor Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for Elementary age children is at 9:30-10:15 a.m. English River Church of the Brethren Diana Lovett, Pastor 29252 137th St., South English 319-667-5235 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Farson Baptist Church Jerry Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church Joe Winkler, Pastor 308 N. Jefferson St. Pastor Joe Winkler 319-654-6586 Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Bible Study, Wed. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 215 N Jefferson St, Sigourney Rev. Jim Stout 641-622-2247 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Gibson Presbyterian Church Hans Cornelder, Pastor Worship, 10 to 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Youth Group: Second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. Grace Family Church Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m. RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Hedrick First Christian Pastor John Lewis 206 Park St. Hedrick Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Gathering for Worship, 10:45 a.m. Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church Carl Benge, Pastor 203 N. Spring St., Hedrick 641-653-4477 Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. This Week’s Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: Atwood Electric, Inc. 641-622-3626 Holy Trinity Catholic Parish Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 209 N Lincoln St, Keota Saturday: Sacrament of Penance, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Hope Lutheran Church, LCMS Rev. Richard Meyer 315 W. Kelly Street Office: 319-668-2999 Saturday worship at 5 p.m. Communion: 1st and 3rd Saturdays Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Prairie View United Methodist Church Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Sunday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday, Nov 3, 9 a.m. Bible Study; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Clover Kids, 7 p.m. Patriotic Panthers 4-H; Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. UMW at Richland for Church Women United; Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. In-Gathering in Mt Pleasant; Sunday, Nov. 8 9 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. Mission-sponsored Chili Cook-off Billy Claywell, Pastor 615 South Jefferson 641-622-3708, 641-622-3582 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Communion Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m. Richland United Methodist Church United Church of Deep River Keswick and Webster Methodist Church Circuit Pastor: Rev. Dr. Charles Klink 641-455-4284 [email protected] WEBSTER: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship service: 10:30 a.m. KESWICK: Sunday worship at 9:15 a.m. Communion is on the 1st Sunday of the month for both churches Lancaster Christian Church Dirk Alspach 22934 W. County Rd. V5G 641-224-2255 Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7-12 grade. New Life Fellowship Denny Eden, Pastoral Care 319-430-2677 Hwy. 22 South, Keswick 319-738-3851 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Teaching: 7 p.m. Evening of Praise: every third Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Ollie Baptist Church Sigourney Church of Christ Carl Benge, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sigourney Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-622-3426 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sigourney Christian Church Jim Stout, Interim Pastor 308 S. Jefferson, 641-622-2151 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. Elder Gathering 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Board meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. CWF meet immediately following Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting SLOAN - MOHR MONUMENT COMPANY SINCE 1886 Sigourney United Methodist Church Richard Pippert, Pastor Website: sigourneyumc.com Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 319-664-3653 Every Sunday: Inspiration time, 10 a.m.; Worship, 9 a.m. 1st Sunday of the month: Communion. 2nd Saturday of the month: Parish Council. Last Thursday of the month is the UCW meeting. 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VanDenHeuvel on College Access Advisory Council Keri VanDenHeuvel, a counselor at Sigourney High School, is one of 14 members of a statewide advisory council on career and college access in Iowa. The advisory council plays a key role in the development of the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN)’s outreach programs and services. The ICAN Advisory Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to discuss updates to ICAN’s programs and services, which included high school and college planning, financial aid and literacy, and freshman transitions presentations and materials for Iowa students. The council meets several times throughout the school year. Business Directory ABSTRACTING SERVICES 411 W. Jackson - Sigourney, Iowa 52591 5 KEOKUK COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. 100 S. Main St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-3321 DAY & BORDwEll ABSTRACTS Abstracts of title in Keokuk & washington Counties 114 w. washington St., Ste. 1 P.O. Box 303 Sigourney, IA 641-622-2600 319-863-9200 FAX 319-653-4797 CARE FACILITIES MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER DEER VIEw MANOR Assisted living, Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility 1212 S. Stuart St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-2142 SIGOURNEY HEAlTH CARE & ASSISTED lIVING Assisted living, Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility 900 S. Stone, Box 21 Sigourney, IA 641-622-2971 INTERNET SERVICES Cloudburst9 wireless Internet High Speed wireless Internet that does not require a landline. Call 877-528-2727 or locally call Andy Conrad at 319-461-0108 LEGAL SERVICES llOYD, McCONNEll, DAVIS & lUJAN, llP Attorneys at law 117 S. Jefferson Street Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-2215 MEDICAL SERVICES KEOKUK COUNTY MEDICAl ClINIC Robert Castro., M.D. Mary Graeff, M.D., F.A.A.P. Sam Mikota, DNP, FNP-C Brian Murphy, A.R.N.P. 23019 Hwy. 149 (lower level) Sigourney, IA 641-622-1170 PEDIATRIC & YOUNG ADUlT ClINIC Ronda Dennis-Smithart, MD, FAAP Christine Doyle, ARNP, CPNP 1417 A Avenue East, Suite 100 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 641.673.7537 www.pyaclinic.com We Treat Your Kids Like Our Kids! UI HEAlTH CARE-SIGOURNEY Family Medicine Harriet Echtenacht, M.D. Robert Baker, PA-C Michelle Malloy, ARNP 1314 S. Stuart Sigourney, IA 641-622-3840 PRINTING SERVICES THE NEwS-REVIEw Envelopes, letterheads, Forms, Register Forms, Business Cards, Posters, Banners, Invitations and More 114 E. washington P.O. Box 285 Sigourney 641-622-3110 fax 641-622-2766 The News-Review 6 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 KEOKUK COUNTY COURTHOUSE Information taken from the Keokuk County Recorder’s Office and District Court from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22. Deeds Shannon K. Aller to Kevin R. Aller, 75-13-02-NW ¼, SW ¼-L07, Plat B2 P273 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Wayne E. Miller and Luann Miller, Sigourney Brays Addition10-02-PT, 10-03, 10-04-PT Martha Fritchen and Keith Fritchen, to Shawn Marie Heckethorn, Ollie Original Plat 16-05, 16-06 Douglas M. Flynn and Rosemary Flynn to Fletcher M. Flynn and MaKenzie L. Flynn, undivided 1/3 interest 75-1024-NE ¼-PT Ted Gene Criswell to Rebecca Kay Criswell, Richland Andeways 2nd Addition-07 Karl E. Molyneux Estate and Deborah S. Decker Ex. to Jesse J. Molyneux and Bridget M. Cochrane and Zachary T. Molyneux, undivided 1/3 interest 7613-13-W1/2 NE 1/4 Marriages Justin Donald Berg to Jennifer Marie Cooper Christina Diane Peiffer and Kendall Paul Montgomery Traffic Thomas J. Smith, Ollie, insufficient Notice of Probate Probate No. ESPR037911 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. MCARTOR, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Larry L. McArtor, Deceased, who died on or about September 12, 2015: You are hereby notified that on October 9, 2015, the last will and testament of Larry L. McArtor, deceased, bearing date of July 17, 2006, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Brenda J. McArtor was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. DatedOctober9,2015. Date of second publication: October 28, 2015. Brenda J. McArtor Executor of the Estate 25291312thAvenue Keota,IA52248 Lloyd, McConnell, Davis & Lujan, L.L.P. Attorney for the Executor 211 W. Washington Street Washington,IA52353 S42-2 Keokuk County Board Proceedings OCTOBER 19, 2015 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the minutes of October 12, 2015 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Senator Ernst Regional Director Spyrow inquired of main issues of concern in Keokuk County. The Board identified: bridges, road system, federal funding, sustainable transportation bill, Belva Deer trail funding and Mental Health Redesign. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department update as follows: Lacey bridge project: shoulders, guardrail, paint & seeding is yet to be completed; Keota bridge project is making progress; patching roads. Hadley moved, Wood seconded approval of Amendment No. 1 decrease of $1100 for Professional Services Agreement for Project No. BROS-CO54(102)-5F—54 (located on 180th St.). All ayes and motion carried. Hadley moved, Wood seconded approval of Amendment No. 1 decrease of $4,780 for Professional Services Agreement for Project No. BROS-CO54(103)-5F—54 ( located on 195th St.). All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the October 19, 2015 claim listing as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Met with Community Services Administrator Gilliland regarding update for the month of September. Hadley moved, Wood seconded approval of quarterly report of fees collected by the County Auditor and Sheriff and monthly report of fees collected by the County Recorder and Clerk of Court as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the Personnel Report – date of termination/resignation for Mike Green, part-time, temporary/seasonal, Custodian Assistant, effective October 8, 2015 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended a RUSS meeting. Berg attended a Regional Mental Health meeting. Hadley had no meetings to attend last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was not held due to no additional topics to review. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor. SK43 number of headlights; Elliot Sylvan Veverka, Deep River, speeding; Dawn R. Wheeler, Webster, violation – financial liability coverage; Alexander Everett Beltran, Ottumwa, dark window/windshield; Marisa Katherine Martens, Iowa City, speeding; Charles Clifford Dyer III, Kellogg, failure to provide proof of financial liability; Sammie Key Long, Kinross, speeding; Tyron Anthony Shilling, Oskaloosa, failure to maintain control; Timothy Joseph Greiner, Riverside, speeding; Adjoa Alodeklo Dogbe Semanou, Ottumwa, speeding; Ashley Lynn Sheedy, Ottumwa, possession/ purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Jacob Ronald Salisbury, Hedrick, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Wyatt Johnson, Hedrick, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Lucas Benjamin Anderson, Rose Hill, permit under 18 to consume/ possess on property; Chace McKenzie Moyer, University Park, permit under 18 to consume /possess on property; Jesse Lee Voss, University Park, permit under 18 to consume/possess on property; John Todd Mather, Keota, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Curtis Lee Klett, Sigourney, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Michael Joseph Slaughter, Keota, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Blake Eugene Wright, Batavia, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Brody James Long, Hedrick, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Victoria Marie Lisk, Richland, possession/purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Kristin Anne Lundy, What Cheer, possession/ purchase alcohol by person 18/19/20; Samuel D. Horras, Keota, open container – driver over 21; Charles Bryan Coble, Columbia, Mo., speeding; Frederick Clark Huebner, South English, speeding; Donna Jean Shea, What Cheer, speeding; Joseph Michael Lyons, Ottumwa, speeding; Kyle J. Moore, Ottumwa, speeding; Michael Andrew Paisley, Centerville, seat belt. Judgements Frederick L. Dost, Sigourney, assault, $65 fine. Sigourney Police Department Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Oct. 12 10:55 a.m. Called to the 800 block of East Jackson for a gas drive off; located individual; they thought they had paid. 12:40 p.m. Called to the 100 block of East Marion for a report of trespass; incident under investigation. 1:55 p.m. Called to the 100 block of West Hickory for a low hanging wire; contacted utility company and Street Department blocked off roadway. Oct. 13 1:15 a.m. Welfare check at Kelly and Main; everything okay. 8:45 a.m. Called to the 100 block of South Jefferson for a suspicious person; unable to locate individual. 3:43 p.m. Arrested Maria A. Meegan-Biggs, of What Cheer, for Eluding and Failure to Obey Stop Sign at Stone and Jackson. 5:48 p.m. Called to the 100 block of South Main for a report of vandalism; incident under investigation. 7:41 p.m. Called to the 200 block of South Jefferson for an alarm going off; everything okay. Oct. 14 8:10 a.m. Received report of illegal dumping on North Street; incident under investigation. 9:55 a.m. Received report of loose dog in the 500 block of East Walnut; took dog to vets office; owner later claimed dog. 11:48 a.m. Called to the 200 block of South Jefferson for an alarm going off; everything okay. 1:59 p.m. Received report of dogs possibly being neglected in the 200 block of West Elm; spoke to owners. 5:48 p.m. Received report of shots being fired in the 1000 block of West Spring; determined shots were coming from the west outside of town. 3:48 p.m. Received report of gas theft in the 500 block of East South; incident under investigation. 3:52 p.m. Removed tree limb from roadway at Jefferson and South. Oct. 15 6:59 p.m. Issued citation to Matthew E. Feil, of Sigourney, for Driving While Suspended and Failure to Prove Security Against Liability at Hwy 92 and 220th Ave. 8:33 p.m. Received report of trespass in the 400 block of East Elm; spoke to parties involved. 9:50 p.m. Issued warning for no taillights. Oct. 16 12:48 a.m. Called to the 600 block of Mackey Ave for a possible trespass; unable to locate anyone in area. Oct. 17 12:15 a.m. Received report of harassment in the 100 block of South Jefferson; spoke to parties involved. 1:28 p.m. Called to the 200 block of South Jefferson for an alarm going off; everything okay. 11:50 p.m. Issued citation to Mitchell J. Bontrager, of Kalona, for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at Jackson and Main. Oct. 18 8:30 p.m. Received report of harassment in the 600 block of East Jackson; spoke to parties involved. tration; Timothy Martin Wright, Ottumwa, operating without registration; Sharon Morris, Keota, failure to secure child; Nazareth Lee Rambo, Richland, failure to obey stop sign; Matthew John Lynam, Keota, driving under suspension; Michael Lee Rus, no address listed, excessive speed; John Aaron West- fall, no address listed, excessive speed; Blake Andrew Broerman, no address listed, unlawful passing of a school bus; Michael Lee Maddoz, Coralville, open container – passenger. Arrests On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Department arrested Robert Leeroy Smithburg, 49, Delta, for Driving while Barred. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Department arrested Shaun David Gillam, 35, Ollie, on a warrant for Contempt of Court and for Burglary. Official NOtice OFFICIAL NOTICE Docket No. HLP-2014-0001 BEFORE THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE UTILITIES DIVISION OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE CITIZENS OF LYON, SIOUX, O’BRIEN, CHEROKEE, BUENA VISTA, SAC, CALHOUN, WEBSTER, BOONE, STORY, POLK, JASPER, MAHASKA, KEOKUK, WAPELLO, JEFFERSON, VAN BUREN, AND LEE COUNTIES: Notice is given that Dakota Access, LLC, Houston, Texas, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 479B (2015), has filed a petition with the Iowa Utilities Board (Board) for a permit to construct, operate, and maintain a hazardous liquid pipeline. The route of the pipeline in Keokuk County is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Mahaska-Keokuk County Line, on the west line of Section 18, Township 74 North, Range 13 West, Keokuk County, Iowa. Thence in a general southeast direction through the Southwest ¼ of Section 18; thence in a general southeast direction through the Northwest ¼ and the Northeast ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 19; thence in a general southeast direction through the Southwest ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 20; thence in a general southeast direction through the Northeast ¼ of Section 29; thence in a general southeast direction through the Northwest ¼ and the North- east ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 28; thence in a general southeast direction through the Southwest ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 27; thence in a general southeast direction through the Northeast ¼ of Section 34; thence in a general southeast direction through the Northwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of Section 35; thence in a general southeast direction through the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 to a point on the southern line of Keokuk County and the northern line of Wapello County; all being in Township 74 North, Range 13 West, and all being privately owned. A map is published with this notice showing the route of the proposed hazardous liquid pipeline in Keokuk County. The Board has established Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds Community Building, 1601 Industrial Park Road, Boone, Iowa 50036, and continuing at 9:00 a.m. on November 16, and at 8:30 a.m. on November 17-19, November 23-24 (November 25 may be used if necessary), November 30-December 2, as the dates, times, and place for hearing on the petition. Orders issued and documents filed in this docket may be viewed on the Board’s Electronic Filing System (EFS) at http://efs.iowa.gov. Objections to the granting of the permit may be filed using EFS or in writing, although electronic filing is preferred, not less than five (5) days before the date of the hearing. Instructions for submitting an electronic filing can be found on the EFS Web site at http://efs.iowa.gov. Written objections must be filed with the Executive Secretary, Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 East Court Avenue, Room 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Both electronic and written objections must clearly state the objector’s name and address and list the docket number on the objection. Late filed objections may be permitted if good cause is shown. Persons with disabilities requiring assistive services or devices to observe the hearing or participate in it should contact the Board at (515) 725-7334 at least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing date to request that appropriate arrangements be made. The date of the first publication is October 21, 2015. The date of the second publication is October 28, 2015. UTILITIES BOARD Geri D. Huser, Board Chair Elizabeth S. Jacobs Nick Wagner ATTEST: Trisha M. Quijano Executive Secretary, Designee Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 29th day of September 2015. S42-2 Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Citations James Gray, Jr., Fairfield, speeding; David Eugene Meyer, Ottumwa, speeding; Robert Smithburg, Delta, improper use of registration; David William Lock, Packwood, operating without regis- Sigourney School Board Minutes BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Meeting October 14th, 2015 The Board of Directors of the Sigourney Community School District met in regular session on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Sigourney Jr/Sr High School Media Center, Sigourney, Iowa. Board members present included Denise Conrad, Ruth Manchester, Anne Arduser, Shellie Striegel and Chuck Moore. Mark O’Rourke and Justin Boender were absent. Also present: Superintendent Dave Harper, Elementary Principal Deanna Hutchings, Secondary Principal Shannon Webb and Athletic Director Lee Crawford. I. Call Meeting to Order and Determination of a Quorum - 6:00 PM - Manchester moved, seconded by Arduser – Motion carried 5/0. II. Approval/Amend Agenda – Manchester moved, seconded by Striegel – Motion carried 5/0. III. Public Comments/Letters - Shannon Ridenair, Crystal Ives, Tim Schneider – Community members talked to the board about their interest in the board pursuing a soccer program. IV. Consent Agenda – Manchester moved, seconded by Striegel – Motion carried 5/0. V. Action Items 1. Resignations – None 2. Contracts/Letters of Intent – None 3. RevTrak – Approved for the 2016-2017 school year with the district piloting it in the spring of 2016 with the lunch program. – Manchester moved, seconded by Striegel – Motion carried 5/0 4. Early Retirement Plan – Arduser moved, seconded by Striegel to table the item until November, - Motion Carried 5/0. 5. Athletic Sharing Agreement – Approved athletic sharing agreement with Keota for football, wrestling and bowling for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school year. - Striegel moved, seconded by Manchester – Motion carried 5/0 – Board was in favor of continuing its relationship with Keota. 6. Bus Driver Pay - Approved the MOA with the SESEA for changes in bus driver compensation. – Manchester moved, seconded by Arduser – Motion carried 5/0. 7. District Goals – Approved the long-term goals for the District and Administrative Team for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years. Moved by Arduser, seconded by Striegel – Motion carried 5/0. Discussion of how we can ensure our district is provided high quality instruction and it is in a position to build potential relationships within our community and county. Board members wanted to make sure our Admin Goals stand out and they are promoting how our district is the place to be. VI. Discussion Items/Committee Reports a. Soccer Report to the Board – Mr. Crawford reported out on his research on a soccer program and its impact on the district. The board will discuss at a future meeting on the feasibility of the program. The district has till July of 2016 to make a decision regarding the program. b. Superintendent – Mr. Harper discussed the upcoming work session on November 3rd with Matt Gillaspie regarding our VPPEL funding and determining a priority list. c. Reports from Administrators and Directors were in the board packet. VII. Adjourn – 7:15 PM – Manchester moved, seconded by Arduser – Motion carried 5/0. Denise Conrad, Vice President Dave Harper, Superintendent LIST OF WARRANTS OCTOBER 2015 Fund Number 10 GENERAL FUND 10-15 TRANSIT, SP. EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION 1,089.00 1XL LEARNING, 1 YEAR SITE LICENSE 2,860.00 ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP., PROT EQUIP/CREDIT 751.40 ALLIANT ENERGY, GAS/ELEC. 8/3/15-9/13/15 9,947.63 AMES ENVIRONMENTAL INC, ASBESTOS TRAINING/MAINT. DIRECTOR 100.00 APPLE INC, TAG IPAD MINIS 2,540.00 ARVIDSON, MELINDA, EARLY CHILDHOOD CONF. 186.64 BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY, TRANS. SUPPLIES 44.32 BLANK PARK ZOO, CLASS TRIP 179.64 BUG MAN PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL 350.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, QUARTERLY INTERNET FEE 44.58 CENTRAL IOWA DIST, JANITORIAL CREDIT 326.31 CITY OF SIGOURNEY, WATER/SANITATION 2,318.60 CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICE, LLC, ENERGY SERVICES 259.61 DELTA EDUCATION, INC, ELEM SUPPLIES 252.98 ESGI, LICENSE RENEWALS 350.00 EZFUND.COM, ELEM SUPPLIES 285.00 FIRST RESOURCES CORP./KEOKUK, AUGUST 2015 WORK ACTIVITY 542.86 GAY, JENNY, ELEM SUPPLIES 39.36 GILLUND ENTERPRISES, TRANS. SUPPLIES 364.45 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA, CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 60.10 GREENLEY’S CORPORATION, ELEM SUPPLIES 193.38 H & M FARM & HOME SUPPLY CO, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 250.20 HARPER, DAVID, AUDIT SUPPLIES 39.98 HINCKLEY SPRINGS, SUPPLIES 50.04 HUTCHINGS, DEANNA, READING NIGHT PRIZES 64.30 IBOSS,INC, NETWORK SECURITY 951.50 ICTM, MATH CONFERENCE 180.00 INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NEW BUS DRIVER CLASS 4,682.50 INGERSOLL RAND COMPANY, KCCA SERVICE 437.86 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, NETWORK SERVICES/AUGUST 1,453.68 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOC., VOCAL REGISTRATIONS 63.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASS’N, IHSSA COACHES CONVENTION 70.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES, TRANS. SUPPLIES 70.00 IOWA SCHOOL COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, ISCA REGISTRATION 265.00 IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, MENTORING 80.00 IOWA WATER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, MONTHLY WATER TESTING 145.00 ISFIS, BACKGROUND CKS 84.00 ITEC CONFERENCE, THE, ITEC CONF 215.00 J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC, VOCAL MUSIC 81.22 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, INC, CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 140.78 JOHNSON CONTROLS, SERVICE AGREEMENT 3,600.00 JP GASWAY, HS 2015-16 PAPER 1,952.00 K & L, ELEM SUPPLIES 248.38 KABEL BUSINESS SERVICES - FLEX, FLEX FEES 82.80 KEOKUK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, GAS/DIESEL 2,769.34 LISCO, PHONE SERVICE 1,182.06 LYNCH DALLAS, LEGAL FEES 594.00 MAHASKA BOTTLING, ELEM SUPPLIES 129.70 MARK’S PLUMBING PARTS, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,636.89 MCI MEGA PREFERRED, PHONE SERVICES 91.13 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP., ADS/LEGALS 400.14 NEOPOST USA INC, QUARTERLY POSTAGE MAINT. 113.67 QUILL CORPORATION, HS SUPPLIES 2,125.72 RADON SOLUTIONS OF IOWA, RADON TESTING 150.00 REALLY GOOD STUFF, ELEM SUPPLIES 88.89 SAFETY X-TREME, L.L.C., JANITORIAL REPAIRS 233.57 SCHOLASTIC INC, HS ENGLISH 296.67 SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS, ELEM SUPPLIES 125.50 SCHOLASTIC, ELEM SUPPLIES 29.95 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, ST. ACTIVITIES CONF 105.00 SCHOOL BUS SALES, TRANS. SUPPLIES 117.54 SHAW, REBECCA, YEARBOOK SUPPLIES 23.94 SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP, TRANS. REPAIRS 711.00 SIGOURNEY KIWANIS, 4TH QTR DUES 220.00 SIGOURNEY NUTRITION FUND, PROGRAM MEALS 388.60 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, JANITORIAL REPAIRS 219.40 STICHTER, RANDY, ALL STATE MUSIC 196.94 STROBEL INC, JANITORIAL REPAIRS 3,212.39 SUPPLYWORKS, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 885.80 THOMAS BUS SALES OF IOWA, INC, TRANS. SUPPLIES 74.66 TIMBERLINE, MEDICAID 160.17 TJS PRODUCTIONS, FALL 2015 MARCHING BAND DRILLS 300.00 TOTALFUNDS BY HASLER, POSTAGE 247.25 TRUE VALUE, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 155.86 U.S. CELLULAR, CELL SERVICES 369.70 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, UPS SERVICES 72.47 VETTER’S INC-CULLIGAN, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 91.60 VIKING SEWING CENTER, FCS SUPPLIES 429.00 VISA, ELEM SUPPLIES CREDIT 1,126.96 WEBER, KLYNT, 16.814 GAL GAS - HIGHLAND FB 40.00 WIESER EDUCATIONAL INC, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES 120.96 57,529.57 Fund Number 22 MANAGEMENT FUND HORAK INSURANCE, PREMIUM AUDIT 2,585.00 2,585.00 Fund Number 61 NUTRITION FUND ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO., NUTRITION SUPPLIES 2,748.55 BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY PARK INN, NUTRITION WORKSHOP 133.28 DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION, NUTRITION SUPPLIES, 52.35 EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, INC., NUTRITION SUPPLIES 404.53 EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO., NUTRITION SERVICES 125.73 HOBART SERVICE, ELEM REPAIRS 283.50 K & L, NUTRITION SUPPLIES 23.27 KECK, INC, SUPPLIES 1,444.32 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING, NUTRITION SUPPLIES 7,888.42 RAPIDS, ELEM SUPPLIES 85.84 13,189.79 Fund Number 21 ACTIVITY FUND ALLISON, STEVE, 9-21-15 OFFICIAL 190.00 ANDERSON’S, SUPPLIES 50.17 BRADFIELD, BOB, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 260.00 BRECKENRRIDGE, BOB, 9-25-15 OFFICIAL 250.00 CAPPS, RICK, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 70.00 DECKER SPORTING GOODS, SK FB SUPPLIES 2,829.00 EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, INC., FFA FB CONC 45.84 ENGLISH VALLEY COMM SCHOOLS, 2015 JH CC ENTRY FEE 94.00 GARDEN GATE, THE, HOMECOMING 631.88 GRAPHIC EDGE, THE, SUPPLIES 575.64 HASLEY, JEFF, 9-11-15 FB OFFICIAL 60.00 HEMSLEY, ROSS, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 70.00 HERR, PATTY, HOMECOMING SUPPLIES 70.00 HISPANIC FLAMENCO BALLET, SPANISH CLUB TRIP 660.00 HOPKINS SPORTING GOODS, FLAGS 307.00 IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, FFA CONF. 657.00 ISDTA TREASURER, IOWA STATE DRILL TEAM 214.00 K & L, HOMECOMING SUPPLIES 82.67 KENNING, GREG, 9-25-15 OFFICIAL 250.00 LOUWSMA, JOLEEN, FFA CONC 83.84 MAHASKA BOTTLING, FB CONC 3,513.90 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING, FFA FB CONC 748.60 MCAVAN, PATRICK, 9-25-15 OFFICIAL 310.00 MCCREA, ERIC, 10-2-15 OFFICIAL 90.00 MCDONOUGH, CHARLES, 10-2-15 OFFICIAL 160.00 MID-PRAIRIE, VOLLEYBALL TRN ENTRY 9-26-15 65.00 MILLIGAN, LONNY, 10-6-15 OFFICIAL 65.00 MISC. ON MAIN, VOLLEYBALL T-SHIRTS 1,397.00 MOUNT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL, VB ENTRY 70.00 NORTH MAHASKA COMM. SCHOOLS, VB ENTRY 9-19-15 60.00 OWENS, BILL, 9-25-15 OFFICIAL 310.00 PARKER, JERRY, 10-2-15 OFFICIAL 160.00 PARKER, STEVE, 10-2-15 OFFICIAL 160.00 PARKER, TODD, 10-2-15 OFFICIAL 160.00 PIZZA RANCH, FB CONC 383.49 ROHACH, STEVE, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 190.00 SELLERS, JODEE, 9-24-15 OFFICIAL 65.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS, FIELD PAINTING 827.60 SIGOURNEY SCHOOLS PPEL FUND, TRANSFER EXP./ATHLETICS ICE MACHINE 2,551.00 STATE THEATRE, THE, CLASS TRIP 570.00 THOMPSON, JENNY, CHEERLEADING SUPPLIES 344.15 TOTAL REHAB, ATHLETIC TRAINING 840.00 TREMMEL, ZACH, JH VB OFFICIAL 65.00 VEST, KEVIN, 9-17-15 JH VB OFFICIAL 65.00 VISA, DRAMA SUPPLIES 16.00 WALKUP, THOMAS, 9-25-15 OFFICIAL 180.00 WASHINGTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, CROSS COUNTRY ENTRY 80.00 WITZENBERG, BOB, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 190.00 ZIEGLOWSKY, RUSS, 10-5-15 OFFICIAL 70.00 21,157.78 Fund Number 36 PPEL FUND BLDD ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT PROF. FEES 500.00 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, COPIER LEASE 790.19 1,290.19 Fund Number 40 DEBT SERVICE FUND FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST, LIGHTING PROJECT 2,743.24 2,743.24 S43 The News-Review Public Notice ORDINANCE #3-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HEDRICK, IOWA, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ALLOWING THE USE OF GOLF CARTS & UTV’S ON CITY STREETS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE City Council of the City of Hedrick, Iowa: The Code of Ordinances of the City of Hedrick, Iowa is amended by adding a new section in Title III, Community Protection, Chapter 3, Traffic Code, Section 3-3-63(A) Golf Carts & UTV’s 3-3-63 (A) GOLF CARTS & UTV’S. Golf carts AND UTV’s may be operated on the traveled portion of any street with the exception of Highway 149 (Sixth Street) in the city limits. No person shall operate a golf cart or UTV on a city street unless such person is sixteen (16) years of age and possesses a valid operator’s license and has proof of insurance. A golf cart or UTV to be operated on a city street shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign, a bicycle safety flag and adequate brakes. The number of occupants shall not exceed the number of seats installed by the manufacturer in said vehicle. Golf carts and UTV’s may be operated on city streets only from sunrise to sunset as set by the National Weather Service for Hedrick, Iowa. No golf carts or UTV’s shall be operated on any city street at a speed in excess of the speed limit posted. There will be a $25. annual fee for a permit to operate. An inspection will be made prior to issuing a permit. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after is passage, adoption, approval and publication as required by law. Passed on its first consideration on the 5th of October, 2015. Passed on its second consideration the the______of_____________, 2015. Requirement of consideration vote at two prior Council Meetings suspended the 5th day of October, 2015. Final passage, adoption and approval of the 5th of October, 2015. Signed: Robert Crawford, Mayor Attest: Ann Spilman, City Clerk S43 Public Notice Notice Of Sheriff’s Levy And Sale Iowa District Court Keokuk County Court Case #EQEQ040713 Civil #15-000482 STATE OF IOWA KEOKUK COUNTY U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee For LSF8 Master Participation Trust VS. James F. Clubb; Rebecca L. Clubb, Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate described below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is All of Lot Six of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Two, Except the South Eight-Nine Feet Thereof, and All of Lot Eleven of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Two, Except the South Eighty-Nine Feet Thereof. All in Township Seventy-Five North, Range Twelve West of the Fifth P.M. in the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa Property Address: 815 South Main Street, Sigourney, IA 52591. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: December 8, 2015; Sale Time: 10:00 A.M.; Place of Sale: Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 204 S. Stone St., Sigourney, IA 52591. Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the sheriff will have it platted and charge the costs to this case. This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount: $66,884.47; Costs: $19,874.02; Accruing Costs: $0.00; Interest: $51,393.62; Sheriff’s Fees: Pending. Attorney: Megan Stumph 6363 College Blvd. Ste 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 913-663-7600 Date: October 8, 2015 /s/ Casey J. Hinnah Keokuk County Sheriff 42-2 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7 Public Notice Notice of Probate NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO: Melony Robertson 700 41st Avenue Drive SW, #29 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 YOUareherebynotified: (1)TheRealEstateContractexecutedby Melony Robertson, a single person, as Buyer, and Ruth H. Scott and Donald A. Scott, wife and husband, as Sellers, being dated March 4,2010,andfiledMarch8,2010,asDocument #2010-0339,KeokukCountyRecorder’sOffice, forthesaleofthefollowingdescribedrealestatelocatedinKeokukCounty,Iowa,to-wit: Lots 5 and 5 in Block 17 in the Original Plat of the City of Delta, Keokuk County, Iowa. hasnotbeencompliedwithregardingthe followingparticulars: (a)failuretopaythecontractpaymentof $335.00dueSeptember1,2014,andcontract paymentdueSeptember1,2015; (b) failure to pay 2nd half of 2013-2014 fiscalyearrealestatetaxesduebyMarch31, 2015, in the amount of $278.00 and 1st half of 2014-2015 fiscal year real estate taxes duebySeptember30,2015,intheamountof $283.00; (c)failuretopayCityofDeltawaterbills fromMay1,2014,throughSeptember15,2015, intheamountof$51.74x16months=$827.84; and (d) failure to maintain insurance on the abovedescribedproperty. (2)Thecontractshallstandforfeitedunlessthepartiesindefault,within30daysafter thecompletedserviceofthisnotice,shallperform the terms and conditions in default, and inadditionpaythereasonablecostsofserving thisnotice. (3)Theamountofattorneyfeesclaimed bytheSellerpursuanttoSection656.76ofthe CodeofIowais$50.00.Paymentoftheattorneyfeesisnotrequiredtocomplywiththisnoticeinordertopreventforfeiture. Datedthis16thdayofSeptember,2015. /s/RuthH.Scott 104East3rdStreet Delta,IA52550 /s/DonaldA.Scott 104East3rdStreet Delta,IA52550 S43-3 Probate No. ESPR0379102 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHESTER W. RENDER, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Chester W. Render, Deceased, who died on or about September 8, 2015: You are hereby notified that on October 5, 2015, the last will and testament of Chester W. Render, deceased, bearing date of May 11, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Joy Render was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated,forallowance,andunlesssofiledbythe later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. DatedOctober6,2015. Joy Render Executor of estate 11748 232nd Ave. South English, IA 52335 Thomas M. Buchanan, ICISPINNo:AT0001162 Attorney for executor Bloethe, Elwood and Buchanan 702ThirdSt.,P.O.BoxL Victor, IA 52347 Date of second publication October 21, 2015. S42-2 Hedrick City Notice of Probate Council Minutes October 19, 2015 The Hedrick City Council met in special session on Monday, October 19, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library, with Mayor Crawford presiding. Council present: Travis Bunnell, Cory Frye, Mike Mefford, Kathryn Cernic and Jeremy Greiner. Others present: Mike Spilman, Steve Davis, Faye Davis, Sheri Dehne, Daryl Dehne, Judy Short, Nicole Hohenbrink, Shawn McBeth and John Wehr. Greiner made a motion to approve the agenda. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. The first item on the agenda was a dangerous animal complaint. Mike Spilman talked with the Council about a recent incident that happened while walking his dog. He explained that he had been approached by two dogs running at large before, but on Sunday, October 4, 2015, these same two dogs came upon him and the medium sized white one, that appeared to be a bulldog, attacked his dog. He called the Sheriff’sofficeandtheytoldhimtofileareport with the City and then the Council can contact the City Attorney, if they want to proceed with any action. Due to this complaint and many others about these dogs, Greiner made a motion to have the City Attorney write a letter and have the Sheriff serve papers to the owner of the dog to have it removed from the City by Friday, October 30, 2015, or to ask for a hearing with the Council by that date. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. The next item discussed was the regulations and zoning for an Animal Rescue Center in the City. This was discussed at the October 2, 2015, meeting and there were several neighbors in attendance that were concerned about the location of the rescue center, as well as the barking. The City Attorney discussed several regulations that could be adopted, as well as the barking being considered a nuisance. Bunnell made a motion to have Jeremy Greiner and Mike Mefford talk to the owner of the Animal Rescue Center to see what their intentions are for the future and report back to other Councilmembers by the November meeting. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes, with Cernic abstaining. The Clerk reported that the Civic Center Committee may apply for the Keokuk County Community Endowment Grant for electrical upgrades at the Civic Center, if the bid is reasonable. The Council talked about applying for the grant for security cameras in the City. If a bid is obtained, the Clerk will apply for a grant for cameras. Greiner made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Signed: Robert Crawford, Mayor Attest: Ann Spilman, City Clerk S43 What Cheer City Council Minutes City Council Minutes Regular Meeting Tuesday October 13th 2015 The What Cheer City Council met in regular session at City Hall Tuesday October 13th 2015. Mayor Mike Danner called the meeting to order at 7:pm. Council Members answering roll call were: Chris Terrell, Lorrie Hartwig, Merrill D. Decker (Rabbi), Max Gragg Jr. and Joe Linder. Also present was Hailey Brown, Sandy Van Patten, Brian Hanna, Tina Schmidt, Darrell Wilkening and City Clerk Melanie Vermillion. Terrell made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Linder seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. During Audience comments Brian Hanna voiced his opinion about his disapproval of the International Housing Code. No action was taken by the council. Tina Schmidt approached the council about her dog that was ordered by the Council out of the city limits at the September meeting because it had bitten two children. Joe Linder made a motion to allow the dog to stay in town as long as the dog is confined to its own property. Max Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried Tina Schmidt left the meeting at 7:28pm Linder made a motion to approve a beer permit submitted by Casey’s General Store. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Gragg made a motion to have a no parking sign placed on the west side of North Oak between Fairgrounds Rd and Donna Rogers driveway. Decker seconded the motion. All in favor. Linder made a motion to set a public hearing November 10th on the vacating and possible sale of an alley west of West Johnston Street. (Description is available at the City Clerk’s office). Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Terrell made a motion to have the benches that sit east of Barnes St at the park replaced in the spring of 2016. Linder seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Linder made motion to sell the city’s gold ford pickup for sealed bids, minimum bid being $1200.00. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than November 9th at 12pm. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. What Cheer Opera house contacted the City Clerk about donating the parcel of land that the Keokuk County Freedom Rock sits on to the City of What Cheer. Decker made a motion to accept the parcel of land, Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. During new business City Clerk Melanie Vermillion said that Smiths on West Briney St were requesting dust control to be put in front of their property, because of the traffic from the bridge replacement on Lacy Hwy. After some discussion the council thought it was too late in the year to consider it. Gragg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:44pm. Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Mike Danner, Mayor Melanie Vermillion, City Clerk BILLS PRESENTED AT OCTOBER 13TH, 2015 MEETING WHAT CHEER FIRE DEPT $398.11 AFLAC 36.66 941 TAX 1980.90 IPERS 992.38 IOWA WORKFORCE 273.87 STATE OF IOWA 1849.00 STATE OF IOWA 1238.00 KEOKUK COUNTY 108.00 CHAMPION 20.00 DES MOINES STAMP 66.75 ALLIANT ENERGY 3146.47 BERNIE AULWES 402.50 RIDGEWAY 57.28 MID AMERICA PUBLISHING 201.88 AMAZON 125.08 OGDEN OIL 476.83 WAPELLO RURAL WATER 3010.35 WASTE MANGEMENT 5059.56 IOWA ONE CALL 26.30 DOUDS STONE 1003.76 BARRON MOTOR 4.50 FARMERS LUMBER 18.51 KEOKUK CO ABSTRACT OFFICE 270.00 WINDSTREAM 97.85 CITY OF WHAT CHEER AUGUST 2015 RECEIPTS DISBURSMENTS GENERAL FUND $5449.17 $6703.19 ROAD FUND $8948.07 $3359.06 DEBT SERVICE $2276.61 $0.00 TRUST & AG $1131.24 $1867.74 GARBAGE FUND $4265.31 $4900.63 WATER FUND $7954.83 $6770.06 SEWER FUND $4086.49 $7777.12 LOCAL OP SALES TAX $3036.18 $14500.00 LIBRARY $1122.35 $2155.19 TOTAL $38270.25 $48032.99 S43 Probate No. ESPR037912 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY JANE GOLL, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mary Jane Goll, Deceased, who died on or about September 27, 2015: You are hereby notified that on October 14, 2015, the last will and testament of Mary Jane Goll, deceased, bearing date of August 26, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Susan Foster was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated,forallowance,andunlesssofiledbythe later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. DatedOctober14,2015. Date of second publication: October 28, 2015. Susan Foster Executor of the Estate 506 E. Park Avenue, Apt. 4 Keota,IA52248 Lloyd, McConnell, Davis & Lujan, L.L.P. Attorney for the Executor 211 W. Washington Street Washington, IA 52353 S42-2 To discuss proposed improvements to Iowa 92 in Mahaska County PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Rose Hill Community Center on Main Street in Rose Hill The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss the proposed improvements to Iowa 92 in Mahaska County from east of the Oskaloosa eastern corporate limits east to the Keokuk County line. The proposed improvements include reconstruction of Iowa 92 for approximately 1.15 miles near the South Skunk River and the remaining portion of the project will be an asphalt overlay, and additional safety-related improvements. More information will be posted as it becomes available at: www.iowadot.gov/pim. Jason Huddle, transportation planner Iowa DOT District 5 Office 307 W. Briggs P.O. Box 587 Fairfield, Iowa 52556 Phone: 641-472-4171 or 800-766-4368 Email: [email protected] Traffic would be detoured during the reconstruction of Iowa 92 near the South Skunk River using Mahaska County Road V-13 and Iowa 23. This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff will be available to informally discuss the proposed improvement. No formal presentation will be made. The meeting space is accessible for persons with disabilities. However, if you require special accommodations at the meeting, please notify the Iowa DOT contact listed to the left by Nov. 9. Federal and state laws prohibit employment and/or public accommodation discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission at 800-457-4416 or Iowa Department of Transportation’s affirmative action officer. Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing shall be held on November 10th 2015 at 7:15pm at the What Cheer City Hall. This public hearing will be on the vacancy and possible sell of an alley. The alley is located west of West Johnston Street. Further description of this property is available at City Hall. For further information you may contact the City Clerk at 641-634-2590. S43-2 Iowa Statewide Database of Public Notices iowanotices.org All Iowa public notices in one place... free, searchable and online Delta City Council Minutes DELTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 6:00 P.M. DELTA CITY HALL The Delta City Council met in regular session Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Delta City Hall. Mayor Votroubek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers answering roll call were as follows: Walker, Todd Fisher, Barb Fisher and Whitmore. Absent: Rostami. Others present for the meeting were Haley Brown and the City Clerk. Upon motion by Walker and second by Todd Fisher, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; T. Fisher, aye; B. Fisher, aye; Whitmore, aye. Old/New Business discussion consisted of the ongoing nuisance abatements. Walker made a motion to have the City Attorney, Dustin Hite, proceed with legal nuisance abatement of the property at 408 N. Center Street; Barb Fisher seconded the motion, all ayes. The owner has had plenty of time to clean up the property and has failed to do so. Also included in the discussion was the property at 206 N. 1st Street W. The contract owner has been given 60 days by the Court to clear the property of junk cars and debris and if they do not, the City will then proceed to clean it up. The Council and Mayor discussed the next two properties to be on the agenda to be cleaned up. The City Attorney, Dustin Hite has advised the Council to do only two nuisance abatements at a time as they are quite costly and time consuming. Walker made a motion to approve use of the City Hall for the Republican Caucuses to be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2016 in the evening. Barb Fisher seconded the motion. All ayes. The lagoon improvements were discussed and upon motion by Todd Fisher and second by Walker the bid was awarded to Bill Tremmel for the estimate of $9,500.00 to repair the dry ponds. Vote on the motion, all ayes. (Troy Demoney was also contacted by Mayor Votroubek for an estimate but did not get back in touch with him.) An animal ordinance amendment for livestock inside City limits was discussed and a draft will be sent to the City attorney to look over. The Mayor/Maintenance report was given and discussed. There being no further business to discuss at the time upon motion by T. Fisher and second by B. Fisher the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. All ayes. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Delta City Hall. Mayor Rudy Votroubek Attest: Alice Robertson, City Clerk S43 Keokuk County Health Center 1st Quarter Disbursements Keokuk County Health Center Register of Disbursements 1st Quarter - Fiscal Year 2016 ABILITY NETWORK INC. 2,889.00 AGRILAND FS, INC 53 2,692.98 AIR SAFE, LLC 774.25 AIRGAS USA, LLC 4,621.31 ALADTEC INCORPORATED 1,095.00 ALERE NORTH AMERICA 4,923.57 ALIMED, INC. 90.20 ALLIANT UTILITIES 32,892.98 AMERICAN ASSOC OF CARDIOVASCULAR 270.00 AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE 13,947.20 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES 2,000.00 AMY O’CONNER 1,136.75 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO 335.32 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC. 123.46 ASTYM PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS, INC 9,005.00 ATWOOD ELECTRIC, INC. 5,874.82 BAIRD HOLM LLP 723.50 BANKCARD CENTER 12,783.50 BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP. 2,747.58 BERG, BECKY 20.00 BIORAD LABORATORIES 4,311.85 BIRD, MONTE 197.00 BLACK’S TIRE COMPANY, OOC 1,009.73 BLOOMFIELD ANESTHETISTS PLLC 6,489.00 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 567.00 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 634.32 BOWLER’S EDGE PRO SHOP 260.00 BRIGGS CORPORATION 210.71 C R BARD MEDICAL INC. 316.00 CARDINAL HEALTH, MED PROD.& SERVICE 11.82 CARE FUSION SOLUTIONS 3,228.00 CASEY THOMPSON 400.00 CATHERINE ANN DROST 2,765.11 CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS 242.92 CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS 387.87 CHTS 2,451.24 CITY OF SIGOURNEY 3,975.33 CLARK, ANNA 45.00 CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM 2,130.00 CLINICAL OUTREACH SERVICES 1,070.92 COBB OIL CO, INC. 457.18 COLLABORATIVE LABORATY SERVICES LLC 21,890.40 CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES, LLC 5,771.20 COPELAND TOWING & RECOVERY 815.13 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING 864.00 CROSBY, TANYA S 10.00 DEJONG LAWN & LANDSCAPE 300.00 DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF IOWA 14,201.07 DELTA LOCUM TENENS, LLC 57,197.57 DENMAN & COMPANY, LLP 13,625.00 DESIGN HOUSE PLUS LLC 6,555.13 DIX, JANICE MARIE 15.00 DOCUFORMS 668.15 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 163.90 DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP 124.80 DR. 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Call 641-622-3110 FOR SALE HELP WANTED NOTICE For Sale: 10 Holstein steers, 650 lbs., in Richland. Call 641-7996729. S42-2* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Green Mountain wood pellet grills; Ammunition, hand loading, muzzle loader supplies, firearms by order at Myles Miller Refrigeration, 641-622-2643. S1tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Used Club Car golf cart. Don Bermel, 641-660-0732. SK34tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Advertise your EVENT, PRODUCT or RECRUIT an applicant in this paper plus 40 other papers in Southeast Iowa for only $110/week! Call 800-227-7636 www.cnaads. com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Load Planner: Responsible for multistate region in a fast paced operations department. Work closely with our customer base in order to meet their shipping requirements. You must have experience in operations, along with organizational and problem solving skills. Two weeks paid vacation after first year, health insurance and 401(k). 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Call Don Bermel, 641-660-0732. SK24tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments For Rent: 2 bedroom, $400; 1 bedroom, $350. 641-2242125. SK23tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, furnished, close to the square. 641660-6941. SK15tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Home For Sale: 204 Quince Avenue, New Providence, $69,500. Call Hatch Real Estate, 641-750-0301. MAP42-2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HELP WANTED Precision Manure Application Inc. is looking for CDL Drivers. Call Adam Jackson, 515-321-8021 or Cory Jackson, 641-373-2886, if interested. MAP41-5 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CARDS OF THANKS Thanks to all of my family, friends and neighbors who were so supportive of me when I went to Washington, D.C. with the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight on Tuesday, October 20th. Thanks also to the many behind the scene persons, you know who you are, for making this such a memorable day. I also wish to thank our daughter, Susan, who served four years in the US Navy, for being my escort on the honor flight. Our reception upon returning to the Cedar Rapids Airport was awesome!!! Bill Bender. S43* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Billy and Wilma Northup give a special thanks to their family for the reception and songs. What A Great Day. Thanks for all who came and all our cards and memories - every one was special. Thanks and God Bless! SK43* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE The Sun, a division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation, is seeking a full-time marketing representative. This position will be responsible for all online and print advertising sales in the Mahaska County and surrounding areas. You’ll have a good advertising base with a huge opportunity to expand the market, so expectations of cold calling is a must. The successful candidate must be a self starter, organized, and willing to be a team player. A base pay, plus commission, plus benefits is available for the successful candidate. The position is opening soon, so interviews will begin immediately. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to Amber Kephart, Regional Manager, The News-Review, P.O. Box 285, Sigourney, Iowa 52591 or you may email your information to [email protected] REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SERVICES SERVICES S&S Auto • Truck • Trailer • Vinyl Siding • Seamless Steel Siding • Insulation • Replacement Windows • Seamless Gutter Free Estimates. Insured. 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PREGNANT? and NEED HELP? 319-310-4105 or 641-595-4105 Saturday, Oct. 31 Free Will Offering www.whatcheeroperahouse.com Serving and supporting the community since 1971 Van Dee Bins presents Larry Wheeldon and Lonesome Country Traditional Country Dance Band For photos and more information on our listings, please visit our Web site at: Scott Grimm Ken Trimpe Ashlee Grimm Lisa Sieren Blake Kuesel Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate 319-330-9738 319-430-0219 319-930-0303 319-430-1148 319-430-0447 S bel’s tro75 Hwy. 1 Inc S Roger Steffen Specializing in Restoration of Homes Since 1972 RepaiR & SeRvice • paRtS aiR BRakeS • inSpectionS Welding • chain SaWS • MoWeRS 1 WE HAVE SEVERAL BUILDING LOTS IN NORTH ENGLISH 210 N I Street Oskaloosa, IA 641-676-1843 641-622-3565 . 2323 290th St., Parnell: 4.39 acres. $49,900. Call Scott. 156.2 acres M/L, Williamsburg: This propertyIN G on J Avenue. There is a pond on D is located ENScott. LE PCall the property. ReducedS toA $468,600. 0.48 acre lot in Keswick: utilities available. $12,000. Call Scott Grimm. Join the CampaignHQ Family Today! Call Phil Laux, Dalton Laux or Nick Berg at 12217 W. Welsh Williamsburg HOMES 2263 G Avenue, Marengo: 5 bedroom home on 7.24 acres M/L. Home has one full bath and two 3/4 bathrooms. Large master bedroom with attached bathroom. Home also features a den/office space, formal dining room, large living room with wood burning fireplace, and a screened in porch. This home has original maple flooring in the kitchen and original oak floors in the dining room and office. Both porches have Brazilian hardwood-tigerwood floors. There is a 2 stall attached garage, a 12’ x 36’ pole barn and a 50’ x 100’ machine shed. This home has had many updates as well! $340,000. Call Ashlee or Scott. 418 E. South St., Sigourney: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a 2 stall detached garage. Home is being sold AS IS. $29,000. Call Scott. 203 Church St., Deep River: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 2 story home. Home features a pellet stove and large detached garage that is fully insulated and heated and has two ceiling fans. Price Reduced to $79,995. 810 S. 3rd St., Montezuma: 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home on a half-acre lot. Formal dining room with wood laminate flooring. Large office space. Two porches and a deck on the side of the house. There is a one stall detached garage with a smaller shed attached for storage. There is also a small shed in the back yard. All appliances stay. $90,000. Call Ashlee. 206 W. Broad Oak Dr., North English: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with 1 stall attached garage. Large living room with hardwood floors. Bedrooms also have hardwood floors. Large entryway with access to both front and back yard along with garage. $74,900. Call Scott or Ashlee. 135 W. Washington St., North English: 4 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home. Home has 2 G bedrooms and 3/4 bathroom in DI2Nadditional Nwith bedrooms and full bathroom on PEfloor Emain L A S basement. Home features eat-in kitchen, family area in basement and laundry in basement. $$78,500. Call Ashlee. 110 E. Churchill St., Keswick: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom INGhome. Large family room with woodND PEshop burning fireplace. Eat-in with in-floor radiant heat. $69,500. Call Scott ALELarge Skitchen. or Ashlee. 716 W. Broad St., North English: 4 bedroom two 3/4 bathrooms, 1 full bath, and one 1/2 bath. Large family room in basement and large living room on main level along with a formal dining room. Home has 2 double sided fireplaces one on each level and a 2 stall attached garage. $175,000. Call Ashlee. 1240 310th St., Brighton: 3 bedroom 1.75 ING on 15 wood acres M/L. Home has Dbathroom PENliving LEadditional SAroom, large open concept great room, and a pond with a dock and pavilion. $475,000. Call Lisa. 410 E. Jackson Street, Sigourney: This home is being sold AS-IS. It has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. There is a large living room and the kitchen has space for a small table. Outside there is a small storage shed. Price Reduced to $19,900. Call Ashlee or Scott. 100 Pearl St., Thornburg: 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Hardwood floors under the carpet. Large bedrooms. Office space and formal dining room. Sliding doors from the eat-in kitchen lead out on to the deck. This home comes with 1.35 acres M/L.Price reduced to $59,000. Ashlee or Scott. LAND AND LOTS Work Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 3rd Generation Family Business using the latest technology to solve all of your pest problems! 319-664-3000 HELP WANTED Raise funds for AMAZING CONSERVATIVE causes! PEST CONTROL 120 N. Main North English 319-668-9282 HELP WANTED “Over 40 Years Experience” Call for ANY KIND of New or Used Bin Repair Repair - Service - Sales All Makes and Models 641-660-9840 Sigourney Health Care Assisted Living 900 S. Stone St. Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-2971 • Skilled Nursing • Respite Care • Long Term Care • Assisted Living • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy • In-House Restorative Nursing What Cheer Fire Department Jeremy Bolinger, Chief Chris Terrell, Assistant Chief Terry Burger, 2nd Assistant Mike Armstrong, Secretary/ Treasurer and Training Officer EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: 641-634-2361 “Your Full Service Florist” ✿ Fresh Flowers for All Occasions ✿ Blooming and Green Plants ✿ Silk and Dried Arrangements ✿ Balloons and Great Gift Ideas! The News-Review MENUS & CALENDARS Senior Center Menu Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, Oct. 28: Breaded Chicken Breast, Parsley Butter Potato, Green Beans Amandine, Fresh Melon, Fruited Yogurt Thursday, Oct. 29: Sweet & Sour Pork, Brown Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Banana, Sherbert Friday, Oct. 30: Witch’s Stew, Whole Grain Biscuit, Eyeball Salad, Orange Slime, Halloween Treat Monday, Nov. 2: Beef tips in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Amandine, Mandarin Oranges, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Tuesday, Nov. 3: Ham & Beans, Tomato Spoon Salad, Corn Bread, Tropical Fruit, Pumpkin Bar Wednesday, Nov. 4: Cream Chicken, Mashed Potato, Biscuit, Scandinavian Mixed Veg., White Cake w/ cherry sauce Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults. Sigourney Community Schools BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. at both Elementary and Jr.-Sr. High School. Menu is subject to change without notice. The menu is currently scheduled as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 28 Breakfast: Banana Bread, Sausage Link, Apple Slices Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Whipped Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Pears, WW Roll-SM Thursday, Oct. 29 Breakfast: Cheese Omelet, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Savage Rite, Seasoned Wedges, Romaine Salad, Orange Wedge Friday, Oct. 30 Merchant compliance training held Merchant Alcohol Trainings were once again held in Sigourney with training held on Oct. 8 at the Sigourney Public Library. The Keswick Tavern took advantage of the trainings. The trainings are designed to show staff how to check valid IDs and how to check for fake IDs, laws regarding the sales of alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons, and intervention techniques for dealing with difficult situations. Shanna Ridenour and Matt Snakenberg, representing the Keswick Tavern, attended a training. They received certificates of completion and the business also received a certificate. For more information or to schedule a training, contact Kitty Bogle at Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services, 800-622-8340. Bain Electric Gary Bain 110 E. Washington B - Sigourney 641-622-3771 Residential & Commercial Electrical Work Bug Man Pest Control LOCALLY OWNED Greg Rasplicka 641-799-5608 English Valley Well and Pump Service Bill Van Dee Trenching and Backhoeing North English, IA 319-664-3516 Breakfast: Spider Web, Witches Warts Lunch: Mummies, Skeleton Fingers, Witches Toes, Eyeballs, Graveyard Dessert Breakfast alternative: Cereal. Milk choices are offered with breakfast and lunch. Fruit and 100 percent juice are offered with breakfast. Salad is offered as an alternative. Salad is offered as an alternative for grades 5-12. Grain/Bread products are whole grain rich. A cheese sandwich is offered daily as an alternative lunch option but must be ordered. EV School Menu Wednesday, Oct. 28 Breakfast: French Toast w/syrup, pears Lunch: Chili Soup, Tortilla Chips (9-12), Pepper strips, Cinnamon Roll, Peaches Thursday, Oct. 29 Breakfast: Sausage & Egg Sandwich, peaches Lunch: Baked Ham, Biscuit & Jelly, Sweet potato fries, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Apple Crisp (9-12) Friday, Oct. 30 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed fruit Lunch: Crispito & Salsa, Tortilla (6-12), Peas, Baby Carrots, Apples Slices Pekin CSD Menus Wednesday, Oct. 28 Breakfast: WG Cereal, Egg Patty, Fruit Choice Lunch: Turkey Sandwich, WG Chips, Corn, Diced Pears, Fresh Fruit Thursday, Oct. 29 Breakfast: French Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Choice Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Bread & Butter Friday, Oct. 30 Breakfast: Cheesy Eggs, WG Toast, Fruit Choice Lunch: Sloppy Brains on SMB, Baked Bugs, Eyeballs, Severed Fingers, Mystery Cookie Tri-County CSD Menu Wednesday, Oct. 28 Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Fruit Thursday, Oct. 29 Trick or Treat lunch Friday, Oct. 30 No School Ask someone, How can I help? Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Trick or Treat Times Set Trick or Treat will be observed in area communities. Area times include: Friday, Oct. 30 Keota, 5 to 7 p.m. Webster, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Harper, 6-8 p.m. Hedrick, approximately 6 to 8 p.m. Ollie, 6 to 8 p.m. Richland, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Delta, 6 to 8 p.m. Sigourney, 6 to 8 p.m. What Cheer, 6 to 8 p.m. Martinsburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Keswick, 6 to 8 p.m. Thornburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Hayesville, 6 to 8 p.m. Wellman, 5 to 7 p.m. Sigourney CSD Events Wednesday, Oct. 28 FB Playoffs 1st Round Red Ribbon Week – Superhero Day Thursday, Oct. 29 Kindergarten Field Trip Red Ribbon Week – Pajama Day 5 p.m. Elementary PTO Halloween Party 5:30 p.m. SIAC Meeting HS Media Center Friday, Oct. 30 Red Ribbon Week – Character Day Volleyball 3rd Round Saturday, Oct. 31 Cross Country State @ Fort Dodge Red Ribbon Week Monday, Nov. 2 7 p.m. FB 2nd Round Playoffs Tuesday, Nov. 3 2:30 p.m. E/Out P/T Conference Wednesday, Nov. 4 7 p.m. VB Regionals Thursday, Nov. 5 2:30 p.m. E/Out P/T Conference Friday, Nov. 6 NO School 7 p.m. FB Quarter Finals 641-673-6001 [email protected] Contact Christina Peiffer For Your Insurance Needs! This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association. DORIS ELAINE KONECNE Doris Elaine Konecne, secretary for Union County Attorney Robert Rolfe, was found dead on the kitchen oor of her Creston apartment the morning of October 28, 1973. Overturned and broken furniture as well as numerous bruises around Konecne’s neck indicated she had been strangled after a struggle. First to arrive at the crime scene were Union County Deputy Sheriff James Hildebrand and Marion Manley, acting chief of police for the Creston Police Department. With foul play clearly evident, the two began taken evidentiary crime scene photos. Shortly after photographing the full crime scene, County Attorney Rolfe and County Sheriff Don Loy arrived on the scene and conducted their own walk-through. Once those two nished and left the scene, Hildebrand and Manley reentered the apartment, where they found the crime scene had been tampered with. Hildeb- rand and Manley asked that an autopsy be conducted, but Loy and Rolfe denied the request, claiming that Konecne had died from an unfortunate accident while drinking alone. Konecne was rumored to be involved in an extramarital affair with both Rolfe and Loy. On the night of the death, Loy’s 15-year-old daughter allegedly overheard an explosive argument between her parents and her father’s secretary/mistress, Jule Sturzenegger, followed by a discussion among those three and County Attorney Rolfe, on how all of them would handle the unfortunate incidents that had transpired. No calls to the BCI (now known as the Iowa DCI) to request investigative assistance into Konecne’s suspicious death were ever made. An autopsy was not conducted. No criminal investigation took place. Konecne was buried in a turtleneck sweater to hide the choke marks on her neck. Doris Elaine Konecne | Age: 38 Died: October 28, 1973 | Hometown: Creston Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org. ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION concerning Doris Elaine Konecne’s unsolved murder is encouraged to contact the FBI at (712) 258-1920 or contact Special Agent in Charge Mike Motsinger at the Iowa DCI at (515) 725-6010 or email [email protected]. 9 The News-Review 10 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Savage Eye Staff (Listed in alphabetical order) Summer Barthelmen Adam Hames Kamanda McCoy Advisor: Joleen Louwsma Asst. Advisor: Mindy Jensen The ‘Savage Eye’ is a student generated newspaper for the Sigourney Community School District. The content and opinions expressed in the ‘Savage Eye’ are not necessarily those of The News-Review or Mid-America Publishing Corporation. NEWS-REVIEW PAGE 10 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 • SE ISSUE 3 - 5TH YEAR ‘Cinderella’ Comes to SHS By Summer Barthelman “Cinderella” is the school musical for this year. The practices will start after winter break; however, there could be some ballroom dance lessons late this fall. The main fund- Finishing XC On the cross country team there are 3 seniors. They are Lily Hammes, Madeline Berg, and Danielle Stout. Two of them, Lily and Danielle, have the same favorite memory, which is hiding from Coach Harter. Madeline’s favorite memory is when Jesse Fritz ran into a pole and ripped his shorts while running. This year, officials have added an extra .6 mile to the girls’ distance to make it equal for both boys and girls. Madeline and Danielle both like it better because they run the same distance as the boys, but Lily does not really notice the change in distance. All three girls will be running after high school to stay in shape and for fun. Danielle Stout’s favorite part is that she gets to run with her friends. Madeline Berg’s favorite part is making fun of Coach Harter and team dinners. Then lastly, Lily Hammes’ favorite part is that the team is tight. A Movie Review By Adam Hames A group of teenagers are being haunted by a cruel serial killer named Freddy Krueger who kills his victims in their dreams. When the survivors are trying to find a reason for being chosen, Freddy won’t lose any chance to kill them as soon as they fall asleep. Well, this was the beginning of “Freddy Krueger,” who certainly became famous in the horror movie genre. Of those horror films that spawned numerous sequels (this one, Halloween, etc.) this was the best of the “opening” shows. It definitely is frightening. It has the usual crude teenagers, some gratuitous sex, wild Krueger LOOK Madeline Berg is a senior on Cross Country. Photo by Adam Meier Can you find all the Letter Ks on this page? Help Your Child Learn Their ABCs Let be a part of your learning everyday! Danielle Stout is a senior on Cross Country. Photo by Adam Meier Lily Hammes is a senior on Cross Country. Photo by Adam Meier raccoon, fox, knights, townsfolk, and peasants. Then there will be about 14 band and chorus members. The play will be performed in March. The Savage Eye will keep you posted on other details. ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Pictured are Danielle Stout, Lily Hammes, and Madeline Berg. By Summer Barthelman raiser this fall is the Ghost Walk, and it’s possible they may do a fundraiser this winter or early spring. The musical has nine main characters, and there could be thirty or more kids involved in the play. Those include other roles like the footmen, Help a Neighbor. scenes, and is probably best-noted for showing Johnny Depp’s film debut. Boy, does he look young! He looks about 16 years old, as does Heather Langenkamp, who went on to play in several more of these “Nightmare” stories. This was the only movie in which she was foulmouthed. It’s nice to see Rony Blackley, too. Wes Craven certainly started this series off with a bang. This film is a classic and a lot of fun. I give it a 8½ out of 10 Gloves with knives. Closing in on 100,000 Buildings Sold More than 37 years in business and still going strong! WINTER BUILD SALE! FEATURING: BUILDING SPECIALS: 30’x54’x14’ • $15,386 42’x72’x16’ • $23,796 60’x108’x17’ • $47,891 CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION! FAIRFIELD, IA 641-472-1525 Building pictured is not priced in ad. Crew travel required over 50 miles. Local building code modifications extra. Price subject to change without notice. 800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com The News-Review Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11 K-4 Flag Football Photos courtesy of Flag Football program Grades K-1 The Bears Orange & White Grades 2-4 TheOrange Browns & White The Steelers/Black Gold & Black Sponsored by DJ Davis Trucking Coach: Chuck Moore Team Members: Cooper Moore, Graham Moore, Rex Flynn, Carson O’Rourke, Klayton Wehr, Nathan Kitzman, Ella Bruns, Henry Molyneux, Sully Stanley, Cooper Vermillion, and Carson Davis Sponsored by Pizza Ranch Coach: Erik Strand Team Members: Tanner Waterhouse, Bryce Kavitz, Conner Strand, Jax Weber, Dylan Weber, Isaac Striegel, Caden Clarahan, Luke Moeller, Owen Menke, and Garrett Greiner Sponsored by County Bank Coach: Dan Stout Team Members: Aston Thomas, Cole Kindred, Brody Greiner, Jace Chalupa, Chase Sieren, Sawyer Stout, Billie Kindred, Cael Jaeger, Jake Morris, and Blake Gretter TheRedChiefs & White The Steelers/Gold Black & Gold TheNavyCowboys Blue & White Sponsored by County Bank Coach: Dave Fisch Team Members: Landon Fisch, Lance Walden, Ryker Vos, Nolan Randall, Easton Mercer, Landon Conrad, Kloie Spears, Jaden Baker, Jacob Brissee, Aiden Knepper, and Casyn Epperson Sponsored by Precision Structures, Inc. Coach: Jason McKay Team Members: Gaige Mercer, Cole McKay, Caleb Schultz, Cael Moore, Jayden Smith, Drew Fisher, Haley Thomas, and Kaleb Bolinger Sponsored by Copeland Towing & Recovery Coach: Adam Clark Team Members: Brady Clark, Ty Krueger, Davian Thompson, Abrielle Linville, Kayla Renner, Dylan Renner, Dawson Meyer, and Cain Weber The Lions Royal Blue & White The 49ers Red & White TheGreen Packers & Gold Sponsored by Arnold Motor Supply Coach: Aaron Sellers Team Members: Hunter Sellers, Cason Kerr, Brynn Clarahan, Easton Krumm, Owen Mather, Cotter Dietrich, Levi Myers, Keaton Leathers, Ike Molyneu, Caden Meyer, and Braden Hemsley Sponsored by Sigourney Body Shop Coach: Scott Alderson Team Members: Brock Alderson, Landon Crow, Wyatt Wehr, James Jondle, Rylan Vos, Jayden Thompson, and Xander Bell Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank Coach: Tony Jones Team Members: Grayson Jones, Izaak Smith, Kaen Kopp, Cera Hahn, Reid Molyneux, Braxton Milford, Solon Yates, and Trae Keel TheGreen Packers & White The Bears White & Navy Blue The Seahawks Neon Green & Navy Blue Sponsored by Clarahan Trucking Coach: Steve Menke Team Members: Dillon Menke, Nolan Anderson, Cooper Strand, Ayden Galindo, Chase Clarahan, Bailey Gretter, Brennan McGuire, Blake Baker, Porter Cave, Aidan Greiner, Brayden Sines, Tyson Osweiler, and Levi Jaeger Sponsored by Whitetails Unlimited Coach: Chuck Moore Team Members: Ty Goldman, Cael O’Rourke, Isaac Bruns, Jonathan Aller, Brayden Wood, Jake Moore, and Kale Clarahan Sponsored by Vittetoes, Inc. Coach: Shawn Haifley Team Members: Chase Haifley, Hunter Sieren, Aiden McGuire, Evan Vittetoe, Landyn Greiner, Jacob Flynn, Thomas Flynn, Ashton Galindo, Gavin Sieren, and Jackson Vittetoe The News-Review 12 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Congratulations To Pekin Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams, 2015 District Champions Good Luck At State! The following businesses congratulate the 2015 Pekin Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams and Gwynne Wright on your District titles: Abell Auction & Real Estate Agriland FS Amy’s Salon House & Spa Bain Electric Barron Motor Supply Bell’s Collision Repair Bender Foundry Service, Inc. Brenneman Construction Broadway Service Center Capper Auto Group Clarahan Trucking Copeland Towing & Recovery County Bank, Member FDIC County Line Mart Crop Production Services English Valley TV & Electronics Farmers Cooperative Association Farmers Lumber Co. 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Sigourney BP Sigourney Financial Services Sigourney Health Care Assisted Living Sigourney Pride Sigourney TV & Appliance Gwynne Wright 2015 Ankeny District Individual Champion Sinclair Tractor South English Ag Service Strobels, Inc. Tammy’s Headquarters/Deb’s Permanent Solution Terry Schroeder Alignment & Towing, LLC The Garden Gate The News-Review The Sun Thomas Grocery TruBank, Member FDIC True Value UI Health Care – Sigourney Vision Ag Vittetoe Inc. W.C. Gretter & Sons Wagler Motor Company, Inc. Wayne Davis Trucking White State Bank, Member FDIC Wolfe Family Vision Center The News-Review Wednesday, October 28, 2015 13 Congratulations Sigourney Savage Boys Cross Country Team 2015 SICL Conference Champions The following businesses congratulate the 2015 Sigourney Savage Boys Cross Country Team on their accomplishment: Abell Auction & Real Estate Agriland FS Amy’s Salon House & Spa Bain Electric Barron Motor Supply Bell’s Collision Repair Bender Foundry Service, Inc. 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Keota Eagle Keota Eagle Foods Keota Health Care Keota Meat Processing Keota Transmission Keota Veterinary Clinic Libertyville Savings Bank, Member FDIC Lyle Insurance Manor House Care Center/Deer View Manor AL MHP Home Health & Hospice Services MidWestOne Bank, Member FDIC Misc. on Main Modern Communications Moore Hair Designs Neighbor Insurance, Rhonda Noel Olde English Barber Shop Phelp’s Auto Pizza Ranch Powell Funeral Homes Prairie Mutual Insurance Association PTL The Shop Ray-Man, Inc. River Hills Community Health Center River Products Co. Inc. Sigourney Body Shop, Inc. Sigourney BP Sigourney Financial Services Sigourney Health Care Assisted Living Sigourney Pride Sigourney TV & Appliance Sinclair Tractor South English Ag Service Strobels, Inc. Tammy’s Headquarters/Deb’s Permanent Solution Terry Schroeder Alignment & Towing, LLC The Garden Gate The News-Review The Sun Thomas Grocery TruBank, Member FDIC True Value UI Health Care – Sigourney Vision Ag Vittetoe Inc. W.C. Gretter & Sons Wagler Motor Company, Inc. Wayne Davis Trucking White State Bank, Member FDIC Wolfe Family Vision Center The News-Review 14 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 area sports: cross country Sigourney’s boys burst off the line at Seminole Valley Park. Photo by Adam Meier Devastating district is Sigourney’s demise By Adam Meier Regional Sports Editor Second-ranked Bellevue, 9thranked Regina and 13th-ranked Central Elkader were all a part of the Class 1A Cedar Rapids district in the boys’ field last Thursday. In the girls’ field, 2nd-ranked Central Elkader, 6th-ranked Regina, 9thranked Starmont and 15th-ranked Marquette Catholic, along with Durant’s Alyssa Williams, who is the top-ranked girl in Class 1A, all met in Cedar Rapids as well. This meant the Sigourney varsity cross country team had itself a mountain to climb at the State Qualifying Meet at Seminole Valley Park on Thursday. Despite an absolutely stacked field, the Savages still held their own. Coach Andy Harter’s girls came through with a 10th-place finish as a team, while his boys earned 12th. Freshman Summer Barthelman ran as well as any Savages on Thursday, ending her season with a 47th-place (out of 113) finish in a time of 22:59. Behind Barthelman, in 56th-place, came senior Maddie Berg. Berg capped her prep career by running a time of 23:39. In 69th and 72nd came a pair of freshmen. Paige Thompson clocked in at 24:24 to place 69th, just ahead of Lainey Graff and her time of 24:41. Senior Lily Hammes wrapped up her cross-country career by finishing in 85th and running a time of 25:45. Megan Montgomery (25:59) finished up her junior season in 90th, and Sarina Gretter (27:04) did the same in 101st. The conference-champion Sigourney boys were led by a 21st-place finish by Tyler Crawford, who crossed the stripe in 17:58. Will Flanegin was next in line for Sigourney, running a time of 18:27 to place 44th, while Luke House placed 65th in a time of 19:12. Sigourney’s fourth-fastest runner at Cedar Rapids, freshman Tristan Bell, clocked in at 20:09 and finished 85th, and Sigourney’s fifth-fastest runner, Tommy Stout, ran a time of 20:23 to place 91st out of 155. Junior Aaron Michael rounded out the Savages on Thursday, finishing in 101st by running a time of 20:50. Without a senior on the boys’ roster, Sigourney appears to be the runaway favorite to repeat next season as SICL champions. Lainey Graff. Photo by Adam Meier Lily Hammes. Photo by Adam Meier Summer Barthelman. Photo by Adam Meier C.R. marks finish line for EV By Adam Meier Regional Sports Editor There will be no 2015 State qualifiers this season for the English Valleys cross country team – that doesn’t mean the past three months haven’t been a success, though. The Bears’ season culminated last Thursday at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids, at the State Qualifying Meet for EV’s Class 1A district. Coach Kiley Blythe’s girls entered competition on Thursday without 2014 SICL champion Hannah Greene, who sat out after fighting a nagging leg injury all season. Without Greene, the Bears would be led by their freshmen duo of Isabel Schneider and Isabella Fisher. The two capped their freshmen campaigns in impressive fashion, finishing in the top-50 of the 113-person field. Schneider and Fisher stayed close for the entire race, with Schneider eventually placing 43rd in a time of 22:54, and Fisher coming in 44th at 22:57. Those two, along with the return of a healthy Greene, will make the Bears dangerous in 2016. EV, however, will no longer have the always-consistent Taylor Gerard come next fall. Gerard wrapped up her prep cross-country career by finishing in 77th on Thursday, running a time of 24:55. Meanwhile, the EV boys claimed a 13th-place finish, out of 21 teams on Thursday at Seminole Valley Park. Only two of the team’s seven runners finished outside of the top-100 on Thursday, as it was led by freshman Jacob Glandon, who ran a time of 18:41 and finished in 52nd out of 155. Clayton Moore, another freshman, clocked in at 19:02 and placed 61st, while Zach Axmear, a junior, ran a time of 19:25 and finished in 69th. Being the wrestling standout Axmear was another Axmear, Charlie, Isabella Fisher. Photo by Adam Meier Moustapha Kebe (left) and Cooper Andreassen (right). Photo by Adam Meier Jacob Glandon. Adam Meier Photo by who finished 78th in a time of 19:52. Also notching a top-100 finish was junior Thomas Glandon, who ran a time of 20:43 to finish in 98th. Senior exchange student Moustapha Kebe capped his season with a 129th finish, crossing the line in 22:12, while freshman Cooper Andreassen was right there with him, placing 131st and running a time of 22:14. The young and talented Bears appear poised to improve on this year’s 4th-place SICL finish, not just next year, but for the foreseeable future. Don’t tempt fate... That text can wait! The News-Review Wednesday, October 28, 2015 15 area sports: football Luke Greiner’s big game vs. West Marshall helped SK clinch the two-seed. Photo by Tamara Schuster Two-seed belongs District crown sails past the Panthers to Sigourney-Keota Ryan Swanson watches a pass sail past him on Pekin’s final drive. Photo by Adam Meier By Adam Meier Regionals Sports Editor By Adam Meier Regional Sports Editor Winfield-Mt. Union 16 Pekin 12 Helplessly watching the opposing team take a knee and run out the clock at the end of a game has got to be one of the most discouraging things in sports. Especially after a near comeback. And especially in a game that matters more than most. The Pekin varsity football team watched unbeaten Winfield-Mt. Union kneel down twice a escape and gutsy Panther comeback on Friday night in Mount Union. The Wolves survived a second-half rally by the Panthers after leading 16-0 at the half and clinched a district title, holding off Pekin, 16-12. The loss brought Pekin’s regular season mark to 7-2, with a first-round playoff game at home against 6-3 Lynnville-Sully on Wednesday, October 28. A win on Wednesday would mean another playoff game on Monday, November 2, with the opponent and location not yet known. Before the Panthers even knew what hit them on Friday, they were trailing 8-0. A 48-yard touchdown on a wide receiver screen later in the first half quickly made Pekin’s deficit 16-0. Good teams with good coaching staffs, however, thrive on making halftime adjustments. After more or less running wild on the Panther defense in the first half, the Wolves were met with a harder-hitting, much more physical Pekin defense in the second half. Pekin’s defensive backs shut down WMU’s horizontal passing game in the third and fourth quarters, while the linebackers and front-four wrecked havoc on quarterback Kolt Rossiter and running back Darren Hunter. The Pekin defense didn’t just start hitting harder, though, it started trying to rip the ball out of WMU’s hands relentlessly, play after play. After the Panthers got on the Sigourney-Keota 26 West Marshall 0 Tyler Copeland bulldozes his way for positive yardage. Photo by Adam Meier board via a five-yard touchdown run by Trever Northup on 4th-andgoal in the third quarter, Pekin registered its first of three second-half fumble recoveries. With the help of a WMU personal foul, which was one of three by the Wolves on the night, the Panthers cashed in again, this time of a seven-yard run by Keaton Winn. However, failed two-point conversions on both touchdowns left Pekin trailing by a score of 16-12, heading into the fourth quarter. Winn ran seven times for 54 yards, and Northup added ten rushes for 51 yards. Northup and the Pekin passing attack was completely shut down by Winfield-Mt. Union’s defensive backfield in the game; the junior quarterback attempted just four passes all night, completing none. Another fumble recovery by the Panthers led to an offensive possession that ended inside WMU’s 10-yardline on a 4th-and-short that was stopped short by the WMU defense. However, WMU’s third lost fumble of the half gave the Panthers a chance with four minutes still on the clock. Again, though, the Wolves’ defense held strong and A win over two-win West Marshall on Friday kept Sigourney-Keota in front of Pella Christian for good, for the two-seed in Class 1A, District 6. SK’s suffocating defense pitched its first shutout of the season, as the Cobras controlled West Marshall from the get go. The Cobras held West Marshall to 168 yards of total offense and were led with a monster performance from Noah Boender. Boender, a junior defensive lineman, ended the game with a ridiculous 3.5 sacks, to go along with his eight tackles. Boender was joined by Alec Schuster’s 7.5 tackles and Carson Crawford’s 1.5 sacks, in SK’s 26-0 win. Short touchdown runs by Craw- ford and Jacob Wickenkamp allowed SK to build a 14-0 halftime lead. Crawford’s second touchdown run of the night, late in the third quarter, bumped the Sigourney-Keota lead to 20-0, before a short touchdown run by Luke Greiner capped the Cobras’ scoring at 26. Carson finished with 47 yards on 11 carries, while older brother Peyton had a relatively lite workload, rushing 16 times for 111 yards. Greiner went for 70 yards on 14 attempts, and Wickenkamp added 22 yards on the ground and three catches for 60 yards. The win, SK’s fourth-straight, sealed a two-seed for the Cobras in the 1A District Playoffs, with their first-round game coming on Wednesday, October 28, against a very good 7-2 Hudson team. A win over Hudson would mean another playoff game for the Cobras on Monday, with the site and opponent yet to be determined. Bowling Scores Keokuk County Bowl Zack Conger (55) and Keaton Baayen (80) crush the WMU ball carrier. Photo by Adam Meier the Panthers turned the ball over on downs, and Winfield-Mt. Union ran the final minute out to win the district title. Chase Copeland led Pekin’s offensive attack with 131 yards on 27 carries, while Tyler Copeland added 75 yards on 17 carries. Give A Little, Save A Life! 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Foubert 661 The News-Review 16 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 area sports: volleyball Madi Lathrop has come on strong as a senior. Photo by Adam Meier Cassidy Tolle (front), Courtney Comstock (middle) and Emily Bemis (far) lock in vs. Van Buren. Photo by Adam Meier Lady Panthers blow by Van Buren By Adam Meier Regional Sports Editor Coach Bartels and the Pekin bench celebrate a point vs. Van Buren. Photo by Adam Meier Michaela Lundy tips the ball over against Sigourney. Photo by Jamie Maxwell It was as big of a mismatch on the court last Tuesday, as it was on paper. A 5-19 Van Buren team came to 21-5 Pekin for the first round of Regionals last week, and didn’t stand a chance. The Lady Panthers rolled past Van Buren for their 22nd win of the season, winning easily in three sets: 255, 25-9, 25-14. The win sent Pekin to Cardinal (197) on Tuesday, for a second-round matchup in the Class 2A Regionals. Coach Ashley Bartels’ Panthers used 24 assists from Courtney Comstock, ten kills from Beth Atwood and nine kills from Cassidy Tolle to cruise past Van Buren. Shelbie Williams and Maci Gambell each added four kills, and Madi Lathrop and Kennedy Coleman pitched in two apiece. As a team, the Panthers rattled off 22 aces on the night. A win over Cardinal would send Pekin to a Regional semifinal match against the winner of 3rd-ranked Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Pella Christian, on Friday in Eddyville. Ginny Schmidt hits to the front row in districts at Sigourney. Photo by Jamie Maxwell Regional rivalry goes Sigourney’s way By Adam Meier Regional Sports Editor It’s not every day that two schools from the same county and same conference meet up in postseason play. That happened last Wednesday when Keokuk County and South Iowa Cedar League members Tri-County and Sigourney matched up with one another in the first round of the Class 1A volleyball regionals in Sigourney. After already beating the Trojans in three sets earlier in the season in Thornburg, Sigourney handled its business again, with everything on the line. The Savages dominated the first and third sets on their way to a three-set win over Tri-County: 2514, 25-19, 25-10. It was Sigourney’s tenth win of the season, while the Trojans saw their season end with two wins and 22 losses. The win sent Sigourney to a sec- CONTACT Amber Kephart your Advertising Connection for The News-Review Give Her A Call Today At 641-799-9392 or email: [email protected] Leah Carter finished with 26 assists vs. Tri-County. Photo by Adam Meier ond-round matchup with 10thranked New London on Tuesday, October 27, in New London. Senior hitter Sierra Davis finished her night for the winning Savages with 12 kills, ten digs and three aces. Setter Leah Carter registered 26 assists and four aces, and Anna Ohland pitched in four kills and Autum Barthelman added three. With the loss, Tri-County said its goodbyes to a group of five hard-working, persevering seniors: Emma Bair, Taylor Markham, Jessie Maxwell, Ginny Schmidt and Kelsey Towns. Leading the Trojans into 2016 will be Michaela Lundy, who led the team in kills (91), and Myrissa Garber, who led the team in assists (101) and aces (21). Hitters Natalie Steinkie and Nikayla Dowd, along with Skyler Fisher, have pivotal roles next year for the team as well. Sierra Davis ripped 12 kills and added ten digs in SHS’s Regional opener. Photo by Adam Meier Save on Physical Exams for CDL UI Health Care–Sigourney is charging a new discounted rate to provide Iowa DOT physical exams for obtaining Commercial Drivers Licenses for interstate trucking. 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