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NM Board Takes School Renovation Tour By RD KEEP The Sun

Members of the North Mahaska School Board had a busy night Oct. 17 commencing at 6 p.m. The board held a tour of the renovations for anyone wishing to see, then followed with a busy agenda for its regular meeting. About a dozen patrons met with the board for the tour of the facilities. When the regular session opened, the board heard a presentation from Mike Salmon, who has been working on HVAC processes in the renovated parts of the high school. He had been asked about costs to air condition the elementary should the board choose to do so. Salmon, a design engineer with KCL in West Des Moines, said actually the building is set up and ready for air conditioning.

“When I did my walk-throughs we found most of the infrastructure is already in place,� said Salmon. “All that is missing is the coil, condenser,

wiring, and piping. There are a couple air return fans that should be looked at and bearings checked, but you are set up to add air conditioning.�

Salmon went on to say his costs estimate would be about $100,000, but no more than $120,000. He added he felt confident if the board

decides to go that route the number could go down since contractors are already on site. The board asked him to go ahead and get cost estimates to

determine if the board will pursue the option later. Dale Lienemann of Estes Construction shared with the board an updated progress report. He said Phase I of the project, which includes the science rooms, consumer science and media resource room, should wrap up by the end of the month. Work also continues on the outdoor track and concessions/restrooms. In his report, Lienemann said Phase II will begin, the first of November and will include renovation of the front office. He said the office area will be relocated on Oct. 21 and the second restroom group renovations will begin this week. On the financial side of the ledger, Lienemann said there has been a cost savings thus far of approximately $6,000. He said the project is on schedule for completion over the Christmas break.

NM Board Meets For October Meeting By RD KEEP The Sun

NEW SHARON – Board members of the North Mahaska School District met in regular session Monday night. The board received several updates including a report from school nurse Julie Knoot. Superintendent Angela Livezey said it would be good for the board to know the duties of the nurse to better understand the role in the school. “Some think we just dispense Band-aids,� joked Knoot. “I do much more than that.� Knoot provided board members and attendees with a three-page document outlining her general duties month by month. Some of those highlights included providing the necessary training to staff on handling blood borne pathogens and the safety protocols. She also monitors student health, dispenses medicines as needed, and make any necessary calls home or reports. She provides information to parents and staff on any emerging health problems or diseases. When possible provides educational health programs to students and community. Knoot said her hours are currently 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., but if necessary she does stay with a student until picked up or taken home by bus. Monday she stayed until 3 p.m. to be with a student.

Board members received a report on the 2016-17 certified enrollment from Livezey. The report showed a gain of 22 students. There are actually 481 resident public students attending North Mahaska this year. North Mahaska was the recipient of 84 open-enrolled students in and 25 open-enrolled out for a net of 59. Livezey said the district could look substantially different next year with the large 60-student graduating class and a smaller kindergarten class. The board approved the members of the School Improvement Advisory Committee. They include members with one year of service left: Matt Augustine, Dustin Hite, Aaron Schock, and Melissa Filb. Those with two years left: Janine Moore, Barb Vander Beek, Mark Moore, and Amber Goemaat. Those with three years: Carrie Houser, Curt Lamberson, and Mike Gipple. Administrative representatives are Angela Livezey and Doug Ray; student representatives are Haleigh Castaneda and Caleb Gipple, and Dirk Wilkin represents the school board. In other business: Approved late open-enroll out to Pella of a home school student Approved letter of assignment for Rachel Yang as elementary para-educator Approved Ryan Groom as assistant high school wrestling coach at .075 of the base

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The golden dome of corn grows larger at Key Cooperative south of New Sharon. Mahaska County producers are hoping weather holds a few more days to allow them to complete the harvest of 2016.

New Sharon Councilors Sell Final School Lot By RD KEEP The Sun NEW SHARON – The sixth lot of the Old School Parcel sold at Wednesday’s New Sharon City Council. The transaction will end ownership of the site of the former New Sharon School with the last if six lots sold. Jim and Andrea Reed approached the council a few weeks ago inquiring about purchasing

the property for a new home. A public hearing was held with only Reed making comment on the property. Following the hearing, councilors approved the sale. The transaction will become complete when the abstract and all legal paperwork is complete in a few weeks. T h ree ot her public hea rings were held for building permits. All were approved. J:?FFC CFK kf gX^\ )

Last Minute Voter Concerns OSKALOOSA – The following information is provided to Mahaska County voters by the county auditor’s office. What if I go to the polls and they tell me I can’t vote because I requested an absentee ballot? You can surrender your unvoted absentee ballot to the election officials at your precinct. If you requested an absentee ballot by mail and did not receive it, you will be asked to fill out a form saying that you did not receive it or do not have it with you, the precinct official will ask you to

Reward of $100,000 Offered for Information About Round of Arson Following a second round of arson, Dakota Access and Precision Pipeline, has issued a call for information including a reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The most recent fires were set to equipment near Reasoner Saturday night. Dakota Access, LLC is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and

conviction of those responsible for several construction equipment fires at work sites along a crude oil pipeline route in central Iowa. In a press release from Vicki Granado of Dakota Pipeline, LLC, the company issued a call for information. “Dakota Access has experienced the intentional burning of construction equipment by unknown indi-

viduals. These illegal actions have resulted in millions of dollars in damage. Dakota Access and Precision Pipeline are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. If you have information pertaining to anyone who may have been involved, or have information regarding any other vandalism as-

sociated with the pipeline project, please call the Dakota Access Vandalism Hotline at 1-855-430-4491.� The latest round of arson damaged three bulldozers and one excavator and will cost the company and its subcontractor approximately $2 million. This is combined with August equipment fires in Jasper and Mahaska Counties, which total approxi-

mately $3 million. This fire is in the same location as the August fire. Jasper County dispatch received a call at 11:38 p.m. Saturday from a caller who said several pieces of construction equipment were on fire near Salmon Street and Highway F62, which is near Reasnor. The equipment is owned by PreciI<N8I; kf gX^\ )

Sept. 24. He said the format was changed from previous years and the attendees were able travel to the stations at their own pace. “I didn’t hear any complaints about it,� he said. “We had a couple comments – something I’d never thought of before – from some of the young moms that were out there pushing strollers. They liked that format better because they could do it on their schedule and it seemed to work a lot better.� He said more than 150 youth participants preregistered, which was

about 10 more than in 2015. More than 60 volunteers assisted with the event said Sedivec. Sedivec said the next event is the Halloween Bash, which was to take place this past weekend. He said the free event has been pretty popular. The board members heard from the new executive director of Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development, Anna Bruen. “Mahaska County is a member county and we do appreciate the financial support that you’ve given us over the last 35-38 years, as well as the con-

tinued opportunities for a partnership on projects.� With all the controversy over the Dakota Pipeline installation in Iowa and Mahaska County, Evan DelVal, an inspector for the project, appeared before the board to ease concerns about inspections. DelVal said his team is out on the pipeline each day observing and documenting the work reports they are required to maintain. DelVal said the project is about 50 percent done on the 28-mile stretch. Present work also includes covering

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Mahaska Supervisors Receive Reports OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday saw the first reading of an ordinance for the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles on public roads. No one was present to speak on the issue and the first reading passed without comment. Dave Sedevic, Executive Director of the Mahaska County Conservation Board updated supervisors on several items he and his board have been working on. He updated on the results of the Youth Field Day held

fill out a form saying that you did not receive an absentee ballot. You can then vote a provisional ballot, which will be put into an envelope. On Thursday, Nov. 10 the Special Precinct Board will consider provisional ballots. What do I do if I have moved since the last time I voted? If you still live in the county where you were last registered to vote, go to the correct polling site for your new address. Take a current picture identification with your current address with you. You will be asked to complete a voter registration form with your new address, and you can vote in the usual manner. If your ID is not current, call the Audtior’s Office (641) 673-7148 for additional instructions. What if I don’t have my voter registration card any more? MFK<I kf gX^\ )

and seeding the effected areas once the topsoil is replaced. Depending on weather, the project should be complete in December. It was announced that a public hearing would be held Tuesday, Nov. 22 regarding the regional airport environmental report. It will take place at George Daily Auditorium at 6 p.m. There are two reports available at the courthouse: One in the supervisors’ office and one in the auditor’s office if the public wishes to view them.

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In honor of National 4-H Week, Mahaska Masters 4-H Club members wanted to give back to the comPXQLW\ 7KH\ GHFLGHG WR SUHVHQW D JLIW WR WKH ÂżUVW EDE\ ERUQ DW WKH 0+3 %LUWKLQJ &HQWHU GXULQJ WKH celebratory week. Dr. Jeffrey Fowler delivered honoree Denver Davis, son of Angel and Dustin Davis of New Sharon, on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8:23 a.m. He measured 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Denver is pictured with Birthing Center Nurse Registered Nurse Lacey Gardner and 4-H Club members Andrew Stodghill and Sydney and Caleb Septer.

Sixty-Plus Group Enjoys Mary Ellen’s Hats FREMONT – The Sixty Plus Group met Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Fremont United Methodist Church with a good attendance enjoying the cooperative meal held at 11:30 a.m. Following the meal, humorous readings were shared followed by the introduction of Mary Ellen Schmitz of Kirkville. Mary Ellen shared her collection of vintage hats and other fashion accessories including gloves, hand-

bags, and even beautiful hatboxes. She gave historical information and brought back many memories to those in attendance. One hat in the collection drew interest when told it was made of mushrooms and was sent to Mary Ellen from Budapest Hungary by her brother. A member of the group reminded us of some Fremont History informing us that Ava Hedge was a milliner and had a shop in Fremont before

her marriage. Ava’s granddaughter Becky Sterling was in attendance and shared that her grandma always made their Easter hats along with matching dresses when they were small. The next meeting of the Sixty-Plus Group will be on the first Tuesday of the month. The cooperative meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

J:?FFC CFK ]ifd gX^\ ( Shane Farnum, pastor at New Sharon Assembly of God, had made a request for a fence at the parsonage at 208 S. Mulberry. Casey’s General Store requested a building permit for two structures at their store at 205 S. Main. Dave and Sue DeWitt made a request for a garage and fence at 505 W. Market.

Councilors spent about 25 minutes talking with water superintendent Jeff Bittner regarding documentation of time cards. Councilors asked for more detail to help them in determining which tasks are taking the most time. Mayor Dustin Hite said it would also help councilors as they begin developing the next fiscal year’s budget. Bittner chose not request a closed session for the discus-

sion even though he is allowed under Iowa Code 21.5. In other business: Two items were tabled including a contract with Garden & Associates for wastewater treatment project engineering services, and vacation and sale of an alley at the southeast corner of Lot 7 and Lot 8 of the Branson’s Addition.

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in any of the incidents. The 1,168-mile oil pipeline goes through four states and 18 Iowa counties. It will connect the Bakken Oil Fields of North Dakota to a hub in Patoka, Ill. en route to gulf coast refineries. Work in Keokuk and Mahaska Counties is all but complete and

work in Jasper County, the longest sector through Iowa has approximately 34 miles of pipe to be laid. The Iowa State Fire Marshal and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are now assisting the FBI and Jasper County Sheriff’s Office in a cooperative investigation.

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NEW SHARON – Members of the Agriculture Advisory Committee, North Mahaska ag instructor Brett Hutchinson, and others came to the board meeting to hear and discuss the continued care of the school’s land lab, located across the street from the high school. Committee leader Chris Versteegh turned the presentation over to Kevin Funni, a district conservationist from Oskaloosa. He explained that the 33.82-acre land lab is grassland and cropland. There are drainage issues particularly with water runoff from a pipe at the east end that is owned by the railroad. As with any land that drains into a water source, nitrates and phosphoras add to the problems in the Mississippi Valley area. One solution for the board and committee to consider is a wood chip bioreactor. Funni said it converts nitrates into nitrogen gas and allows it to escape into the air. “This has only been researched for about 20 years,� said Funni. “This is an ag-engineered practice. Using woodchips as a food source, the nitrates feed on the carbohydrates, the carbon, then convert to nitrogen gas. “This is one practice out of many. I urge you to look at all of them.� Board member Arvin DeBoef said, “While we are not going to effect the Gulf of Mexico much, I look at the learning aspect for our

students.� Hutchinson echoed his sentiments. “Using it (bioreactor and land lab) as a tool to teach our students that they are stewards of the land is important,� said Hutchinson. “This teaches them how we manage our soil and water. I see this from the experiential aspect. “This would go hand-in-hand with my land management class and we would see the differences throughout the growing season.� Funni explained that a trench is dug then lined with an ag material that serves as a filter. The water seeps in and the nitrates eat on the woodchips then leave as a gas. He said some additional carbon dioxide would also be given off. Costs will need to be determined, but the board indicated a willingness to look at options. Hutchinson said she would certainly look for grant opportunities as well as other partnerships. Hutchinson said she could also see the FFA Chapter using the lab experience as part of their community outreach, but said the learning would be invaluable. “Why conservation practices are different in different areas is one aspect,� said Hutchinson. “Allowing our students to get their hands dirty and learn would be great.� No decision was made as the presentation was information only. The board may consider a recommendation from the committee at a later time.

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EBF Marching Band Wins Valleyfest EDDYVILLE – The EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont Marching Band had a very exciting day Saturday, Oct. 8, as the band placed first in the Valleyfest and Showdown Competitions in West Des Moines. EBF won the Valleyfest 2A competition with a score of 60.7. EBF also won the Outstanding Hornline, Marching and Maneuvering, and Soloist of the Day Awards. Maggie Voyles was chosen as the Outstanding Soloist of the Day in class 2A for her mellophone solos. Voyles was also selected as the Outstanding Marcher in the EBF Marching Band. In the evening contest, the “Showdown� of bands, the EBF Marching Band placed first in Class C with a score of 53.4. This is the 22nd consec-

utive year that the band has placed first at the “Showdown� Contest. The band also won the Outstanding Hornline, Color Guard, and Soloist trophies. Delanee Van Zante was honored with the Outstanding Soloist of the Day Award for her alto sax solos. The EBF Band has 73 members this year. The band is directed by Joe Overton, assistant director Dezirae Fairchild, and color guard instructor Paige VerSteegh. The field commanders are Claire Jager and Grace Manternach. The soloists for this year’s show are Claire Jager, Teri Jo Lane, Katy Fisher, Maggie Voyles, Hannah Koellner, Delanee Van Zante, Briana Ver Steegh, and Adlynn Eveland.

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On Oct. 14, the eighth grade students from North Mahaska joined other schools from the region who attended Career Day at Indian Hills Community College. This is an annual event that many middle schools in Southeast Iowa plan to attend. Students were able to choose three sessions and hear from professionals in those careers. Many students felt that this was a positive experience and opened up their minds to different professions.

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Pictured above TJ Sinnif and Austin Angle teaching horse safety

EBF Farm Safety Day Written By: RANDIE RICHMOND, MORGAN WELLS, and ADLYNN EVELAND Another year of teaching the kids about Farm Safety is in the books. Many members of the Agri-Power FFA go down to the Eddyville Elementary every year to teach the young kids about the safeties when they are on the farm. During the day the kids rotate around the different stations to learn. In the first station Adlynn Eveland and Claire Jager taught the kids that there is more to FFA than just living on a farm. The also told them about all the fun and exciting things FFA does, like going to National Convention. The second station was Morgan Wells and Jessie Fisher, where they were teaching kids how to safely ride on ATV. Lesson’s such as, riding with a helmet, riding in jeans, and always riding with a parent were taught. Brayden Black brought his calf to teach about beef. There the kids were taught about the calf, but also how they should be when they are around cows.

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ing alert and careful when around a large animal. T he E ddy v i l le Fi ref ig ht e r s

brought down a truck and new safety equipment of the fire department. One of them being metal platforms that will help save farmers who have fallen into a grain silo and are stuck. Our own principal, Mr. Noble, was able to teach the kids about gun safety and the proper uses of guns. Mr. Noble mentioned “I really liked getting to teach the gun safety, it is nice as the new principal to be involved in school events�. The last station was the Chariton Valley CO-OP. They shared with the kids the dangers that powerlines threat and what to do if you ever come across a fallen powerline. TJ Sinnif stated “Teaching the kids about how to be safe around horses make me feel better, because I know that the kids will be knowledgeable about them. I also am glad to see the interest kids have in horses, and the opportunities they could have with it in FFA�. Overall the day was a major success and very informational for the younger generation.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 B: Sizzlers, Toast, Fruit, Milk L: Pizza, Romaine/Lettuce, Corn, Peaches, Milk Thursday, Oct. 27 B: Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk L: Walking Taco, Lettuce/Cheese/ Tomato/Salsa, Chili Beans, Baby Carrots/Ranch, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Friday, Oct. 28 B: Donut, Fruit, Milk L: Chicken Patty, Tator Tots, Sliced Tomatoes, Peas/Carrots, Pears, Milk Monday, Oct. 31 B: Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Milk L: Orange Chicken, Steamed Rice, Hashbrown, Mixed Veggies, Cherry Tomatoes, Pineapple, Milk

Tuesday, Nov. 1 B: Egg Patty, Toast, Fruit, Milk L: BBQ Rib Patty, Sweet Potato Fries, Seasoned Green Beans, Marinated Veggie Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Wednesday, Nov. 2 B: Donut Holes, Fruit, MIlk L: Pizza Quesadilla, Marinara Sauce, Romaine/Lettuce, Seasoned Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov. 3 B: Waffles, Fruit, Milk L: Taco Burger, Lettuce/Cheese/ Salsa, Chili Beans, Seasoned Carrots, Diced Tomatoes, Pears, Milk Friday, Nov. 4 No School

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Early dismissal 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Preschool fun night in Elementary gym 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 State Cross-Country Meet in Fort Dodge Tuesday, Nov. 1 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:307:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 2 p.m. Dismissal Athletic Booster Meeting, 6:30-7:30

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North Mahaska Events Thursday, Nov. 3 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:304:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 No School Tuesday, Nov. 8 Elementary Matinee (Dress Rehearsal), 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 2 p.m. Dismissal Thursday, Nov. 9 Financial Aid Night, 7-8 p.m.

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cuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Pears, Bread/Butter Friday, Oct. 28 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Sub Sandwich, Green Beans, Chips, Mixed Fruit

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LOWER GROVE NEWS By ROSEMARY SCHMIDT The Sun Correspondent Did you put away your summer clothes recently during the cold weather? Now with the warm weather last week I was glad that I had not got around to that job. It was nice to have weather to get caught up with those things that needed done outdoors. The garden needed cleared off, and the tomato cages taken to the garage. Never a job that one likes to do, but I am so glad that I am able to do that chore. My neighbors Dennis and Suzy Veenstra brought me another load of wood for the winter. They will never know how much I appreciate their kindness!! They wanted to know if I thought it would be enough to last the winter. I told them that it just depends on the winter, how cold it is and how long it lasts. I guess the almanac says it will be a really cold one. Saturday I went to Pella for breakfast at Happy Joes and those joining me were: Lilburn and Geneva Jansen, Bill Van Zante, Charlene De Kock, Ron Van Dyk, Shorty and Marlena Wichhart. Dave Pryor (the husband of Debbie Wichhart Pryor) stopped by to visit awhile. Debbie used to be my neighbor and lived just across the river with her late father (Robert) and mother Pat. Sunday I went to Sully and picked up my sister-in-law Norma Conover and then we went to Grinnell to a cousin’s birthday party. Marvin Billman was 90 years old. I visited with him regarding his service in the World II war. He reminded me so much of my late father, Earl Boyd who also served in World War II.

Some of the cousins that attended were: Bob and Deb Schmidt, Fred and Helen Schmidt, Rich and Linda Schmidt, and Norma Conover. We sat around a round table and enjoyed catching up on the latest news and the politics. While in Grinnell we went to visit Earl Vander Krol who was married to the late, Mary Lois Vander Krol (Sammie’s sister). Wilma Van’t Sant returned my call and said she had been on vacation. She and Joyce Vander Molen traveled to Petersburg, Canada to visit Wilma’s Uncle and Aunt. While there her Uncle took them on a drive to view the trees. They went to see the locks where the boats go thru, but it had been closed for the season. Then they went into the United States to New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts. Pennsylvania was next and while there they seen the Gettysburg Museum and took a tour of the battlefield. She was quite taken by the crudeness of the battle and all that the soldiers endured. Next she said they were quite impressed with a tour of a replica of the tabernacle as it is described in the Bible. Then is was time to head home through West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and arrived home in Iowa after traveling 3200 miles. Most of the corn has been harvested in Lower Grove, but I noticed as I went to Grinnell that they have a lot to do yet. The soy beans are still a little green in our area so the farmers are waiting to combine them. My harvesting is over with…that is the garden is dead and I’m glad of it. I picked all the green tomatoes and put them in a paper bag. They are ripening now, but of course they will taste more like the ‘town’ toma-

toes that you buy at the store. Is anyone getting tired of the politics on the TV and radio? And you will say, “Are you kidding?” I do not usually put anything in my column about politics because it is a private choice and a privilege to vote. You need to use your brain and vote for the ‘lesser of two evils”. If you do not go to vote, because you are not pleased with either of the candidates, then you will not have the right to complain when results are not what you wanted. Enough said!! A SENIOR GREETER AT WALMART Charley, a new retiree-greeter a Walmart just couldn’t seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their “Older Person Friendly” policies. One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. “Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic you do a bang-up job when you finally get here. But, your being late so often is quite bothersome.” “Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder,” replied the retiree. Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, “I know you’re retired from the Armed Forces; what did they say to you there if you showed up late in the morning?” The old man looked down at the floor and then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin, “They usually saluted and said, “Good morning, Admiral, can I get you coffee, sir?”

BARNES CITY NEWS By MOLLIE LOVING The Sun Correspondent Hello everyone! The colors and sounds of autumn are all around us. Brightly colored leaves and the rumble of combines are everywhere. I love autumn in Iowa. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Della Phelps, who passed away on Oct. 16. Florence Lindblom celebrated her birthday last week on Oct. 19. Pheasant season starts on Sat-

urday, Oct. 29. For many weeks to come we’ll be seeing lots of hunters wearing orange. Monday, Oct. 31 is trick or treat night in Barnes City. The kids will do their begging from 5:30-7 p.m. Those wanting to participate, leave your outside lights on. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at North Mahaska on Nov. 1 and 3. There will be no school at NM on Friday, Nov. 4. T he Ba r nes Cit y Met hodist Church will be having a soup supper

on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. Chili and vegetable beef soups, maid rites, and desserts will be served. A church service will follow the supper. It will be a delicious meal! Don’t forget to take your recyclables to the recycle bin. It is located on the north side of City Hall. In a few days we will be turning our calendars over to November and making Thanksgiving plans. Soon we will be eating turkey with all the trimmings and celebrating all we are thankful for.

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Fall Work, Iris and Small Towns By JACKIE PERKINS Off the Vine What a lovely time in Iowa! A while back a cousin of Greg’s was back for a visit from her home in Nevada and mentioned how she had forgotten how Iowa looked in the fall and she really enjoyed the beauty of that time of year. While driving out to Dad’s the other evening, we saw five combines in fields adjacent to the highway in those few miles. It doesn’t take long to empty a field with the huge equipment of today. We did some visiting in Sigourney on Sunday and I noticed a bed of blooming white iris. We had attended a dinner at the church there three weeks ago and they were blooming at that time, which was unusual to me, but to think they were still in bloom three weeks later in October was a real surprise. I just might have to walk up to the door and inquire about this variety. I realize that this paper is basically a Mahaska County paper, but I came across something that I found interesting about our neighbor, Keokuk

County. I found a list of 75 towns in Keokuk County. Of these, 14 are still incorporated towns. Can you imagine a little town every few miles throughout the county? Actually if you think about it that is typical in Europe, and where did most of our ancestors come from? It would be interesting to have the same information about Mahaska County. Does anyone out there know? The Keokuk County list includes (* indicates still incorporated): Atwood, Aurora, Baden, Baxter, Butler, Chandaller, Cheyene, Coal Creek, Cory, Creswell, Cuba, Delta*, Divide, Dutchtown, Elizabethtown, Edom, Foote, Freedom, Frenchtown, Garibaldi, Gibson*, Gilead, Harper*, Hayesville*, Hedrick*, Hinkleville, Hustons Point, Indianapolis, Ioka Station, Janestown, Keenersburg, Keota*, Keswick*, Kinross, Lafayette, Martinsburg*, Muscatine, Nassau, Newton, Nugent, Olean, Ollie*, Orville, Peck, Perry, Petersburgh, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Hill, Quakertown, Richland*, Rochester, Rosetta, Rush-

ville, Shanghai, Showman Station, Sigourney*,Sagle, South English*, Springfield, Steady Run, Sunningside, Stringtown, Talleyrand, Thornburg*, Vulcan, Walden, Warner’s Mill, Waugh Point, Webster*,West L ondon , Wester n Cit y, W hat Cheer*,White Pigeon, Wimer’s Mills and Witter. We have noticed some activity on the south side of Main Street. It appears that something is happening at the restaurant and we hope that is a good sign for our community. Over the summer, Fremont Styles has located on Main Street, giving a boost to the community. It would be nice to have our little business district experience some growth, or at least to appear not vacant like so many small towns. Our best wishes to our neighbor down the -street, Eleanor Grosvenor, who will be observing her 104th birthday on Oct. 20. I’m sure she would enjoy greetings and cards at the address of 218 N. Harrison Street in Fremont. Until next time, pack a lunch and take a little drive to enjoy the season!

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Fall Work, Iris and Small Towns By JACKIE PERKINS Off the Vine What a lovely time in Iowa! A while back a cousin of Greg’s was back for a visit from her home in Nevada and mentioned how she had forgotten how Iowa looked in the fall and she really enjoyed the beauty of that time of year. While driving out to Dad’s the other evening, we saw five combines in fields adjacent to the highway in those few miles. It doesn’t take long to empty a field with the huge equipment of today. We did some visiting in Sigourney on Sunday and I noticed a bed of blooming white iris. We had attended a dinner at the church there three weeks ago and they were blooming at that time, which was unusual to me, but to think they were still in bloom three weeks later in October was a real surprise. I just might have to walk up to the door and inquire about this variety. I realize that this paper is basically a Mahaska County paper, but I came across something that I found interesting about our neighbor, Keokuk

County. I found a list of 75 towns in Keokuk County. Of these, 14 are still incorporated towns. Can you imagine a little town every few miles throughout the county? Actually if you think about it that is typical in Europe, and where did most of our ancestors come from? It would be interesting to have the same information about Mahaska County. Does anyone out there know? The Keokuk County list includes (* indicates still incorporated): Atwood, Aurora, Baden, Baxter, Butler, Chandaller, Cheyene, Coal Creek, Cory, Creswell, Cuba, Delta*, Divide, Dutchtown, Elizabethtown, Edom, Foote, Freedom, Frenchtown, Garibaldi, Gibson*, Gilead, Harper*, Hayesville*, Hedrick*, Hinkleville, Hustons Point, Indianapolis, Ioka Station, Janestown, Keenersburg, Keota*, Keswick*, Kinross, Lafayette, Martinsburg*, Muscatine, Nassau, Newton, Nugent, Olean, Ollie*, Orville, Peck, Perry, Petersburgh, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Hill, Quakertown, Richland*, Rochester, Rosetta, Rushville, Shanghai, Show-

man Station, Sigourney*,Sagle, South English*, Springfield, Steady Run, Sunningside, Stringtown, Talleyrand, Thornburg*, Vulcan, Walden, Warner’s Mill, Waugh Point, Webster*,West London, Western City, What Cheer*,White Pigeon, Wimer’s Mills and Witter. We have noticed some activity on the south side of Main Street. It appears that something is happening at the restaurant and we hope that is a good sign for our community. Over the summer, Fremont Styles has located on Main Street, giving a boost to the community. It would be nice to have our little business district experience some growth, or at least to appear not vacant like so many small towns. Our best wishes to our neighbor down the -street, Eleanor Grosvenor, who will be observing her 104th birthday on Oct. 20. I’m sure she would enjoy greetings and cards at the address of 218 N. Harrison Street in Fremont. Until next time, pack a lunch and take a little drive to enjoy the season!

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By BURDELL HENSLEY The Ancient Sportsman The beautiful harvest season continues and it was a great night for football for the ninth week. In fact, aside from one rainy night, the whole season was great. I just hope we can make it through the playoffs with decent weather. There were some huge games in our area with playoff implications. At Sigourney the Savage Cobras had to beat a good Wilton team to get in and they did just that. S-K won 35-28 in what was reported to me as a real good high school football game. The Savage Cobras move on to play Pella Christian at Pella Christian Friday night. I along with the Sigourney Community School District lost a real good friend this past week with the passing of Norman Collins. Norm was a huge Sigourney-Keota Football booster and he would have been smiling after the win Friday. I understand that the Sigourney Schools made a presentation to Norm’s family at halftime and that was most fitting. That guy bled black and gold. There will be an empty spot in the top row of the bleachers. I will be quite busy Friday night as four teams that I cover are hosting playoff games, so I am not sure of where I will be going. Pella, Pella Christian and Twin Cedars all finished unbeaten and Pleasantville will host Madrid as a pair of second seeds collide. Pella will host Oskaloosa and that is always and emotional game. Oskaloosa has come on like gang busters and they could be poised for an upset. PC is hosting Sigourney-Keota and Twin Cedars is hosting Iowa Valley. North Mahaska finished with a 15-7 win over Cardinal for its fourth win of the season and Pekin was forced to accept a forfeit from Danville. That is a miserable way to end your football season. Montezuma knocked off Lynnville-Sully to win a district title and they host BGM in the playoffs. One thing that is very noticeable about the playoffs this year is that

every game is a tough game. By taking only two teams from a district instead of four eliminates some potential weak teams playing top seeds that make for some very poor first round games. Grandsons, Chris and Alec, finished their high school football careers Friday night at Iowa City West. West is a powerhouse with five D-I recruits on the team. They scored eight touchdowns against Ottumwa in the first quarter and coasted to a 63-14 win. Ottumwa’s running back got hurt last week so Alec played running back. He did get one of the Ottumwa touchdowns. On defense he was able to get an up close look at Oliver Martin, one of the country’s top recruits. Chris is still taking therapy for a cracked vertebra and a concussion. Well it is official. The Flubs are in the World Series and very few of us can remember that ever happening. Let it be known that I am rooting for the Indians. At least I can remember the last time they were in, but just barely. Bob Feller was my Iowa hero. Let’s go Wahoo! The mascot, Wahoo, proves that this is the most politically incorrect series ever and I love it. If the Flubs win this thing, Obama better call out the National Guard to protect his city. Those Flub fans may do more damage than Mrs. O’Leary’s cow. One thing for sure is that the Chicago sewer system will get flushed out real good. Tuesday night I covered the Class 2-A Regional Volleyball match between North Mahaska and Pleasantville at Pleasantville. The Warhawks won easily, although they were tested in game one. Olivia Boender had a big night hitting for NM. Thursday I hosted a tour to Johnny Clocks Museum at Lockridge and Harvestville farms near Donnellson. Both places were neat, but it was just a little chilly to eat outside at Harvestville. On the way home we stopped at Dutchman’s Store in Cantril and Milton Creamery for some cheese. Friday night I covered the Pleasantville-Central Decatur game at Pleasantville. After a sloppy first half, the Trojans got it together and pulled out a 28-14 win. Rob, Alyshia and Lil’ Bea came up this weekend to help Grandma put up her storm windows. That is a

nice job to have done. My ability to handle storm windows on a ladder is not there anymore and I need to stay away from that kind of thing. There are some advantages to growing old, but to be right honest, I would rather put up storms. It is time to see what happened in our yesterdays. 100 years ago: Oct. 30, 1916 – Oskaloosa humbles Grinnell 48-0. Bill Davis scored four TD’s Dewey Kemp added a pair and Birdie Shoemake had one. Spike Parker kicked six extra points. Nov. 3- Penn slips past Central 10-7. Utterback scored all of Penn’s points with a TD, an extra point and a field goal. Nov. 5 – Fremont routed the Ottumwa seconds 119-0. 75 years ago: Nov. 1, 1941 – New Sharon rallied to beat Hedrick 18-13. Max Ladd blocked a punt and recovered it on the Hedrick one yard line to set up the winning score by Russell Burggraaf. Paul Leatherby was outstanding for Hedrick. Nov. 1 – Fremont beat Bussey 6-0 in the mud. Keith Leazer scored the lone touchdown on a 20 yard run. Nov. 5 – Eddyville launched the basketball season with a pair of wins over Kirkville. The boys won 32-12 with Paul McDonough scoring nine points. The girls won 41-32 as freshman Agnes Tesinsky was outstanding. 50 years ago: Nov. 5, 1966 – Craig Muhl fired two TD passes to Jim Sparks and one to Mike Fuhs as Osky beat Ottumwa 21-12. Nov. 5 – Iowa Valley won the SICL title with a 30-0 win over Keota. John Romoser, Steve Hammes and Denny Lyle were credited with fine play for the Eagles. 25 years ago: Oct. 31, 1991 – Madrid held on for a 24-16 win over North Mahaska in the Class 1-A playoffs. Travis Hanselman scored both Warhawk touchdowns. Oct. 31 – A strong defensive effort gave Pella a 6-0 win over Grinnell in the Class 3-A playoffs. Jamie Malek plunged one yard for the score which was set up by a 30 yard pass from Steve Brand to Rob Burns. Oct. 31 – Sigourney-Keota advanced with a 26-0 win over Mediapolis. Chris Coffman scored twice for the Savages and Chad Menster and Matt Holt each had a TD.

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Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016

New Greenhouse Expands Work for People with Disabilities OTTUMWA – A dedication ceremony was held Oct. 13 at a new greenhouse facility just north of Ottumwa that will expand work opportunities for people with disabilities and increase local food options all throughout southeast Iowa. The large 88-foot by 128-foot, four-bay hydroponic greenhouse, which is operated by Tenco, Inc., received a $70,000 USDA Rural Development business grant that assisted with purchasing various pieces of equipment for the facility. “We are very pleased to be helping with this exciting greenhouse project that both builds opportunities for people with disabilities to work and learn life skills and also expands opportunities to purchase locally grown foods,” said Bill Menner, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa. “Helping leaders in communities such as Ottumwa identify ways to improve quality-of-life opportunities for all rural Iowans is an important emphasis at USDA Rural Development.” Tenco Inc. was founded in 1965 and currently serves more than 250 people with disabilities through vocational centers, day programs and residential services in Fairfield, Ottumwa, Keosauqua, Knoxville and Centerville. The non-profit corporation currently operates a smaller greenhouse out of its Fairfield location and sells produce to such outlets as Market on Main in Ottumwa, Hy-Vee stores in Ottumwa and Fairfield, the farmers’

market in Fairfield, On-the-Green Restaurant in Oskaloosa, the Grass Roots Café in Humeston, as well as the Drakesville produce auction. The new and bigger greenhouse facility near Ottumwa will allow Tenco to offer more vocational opportunities to people with disabilities and expand its product offering and distribution network with tomatoes and lettuce grown year round using state-of-the-art hydroponic and climate-control systems. There are future plans to expand to other types of produce. USDA Rural Development’s funding continues to have a dramatic impact on rural communities across Iowa. Since 2009, USDA Rural Development has invested more than $4 billion on essential public facilities, small and emerging businesses, water and sewer systems, and housing opportunities for Iowa families. This past year USDA Rural Development’s assistance in Iowa helped create or retain more than 1,000 jobs, aided 2,400 families in buying their own homes and assisted more than 60 communities as they made improvements to their facilities, services and infrastructure. “We are proud to serve the needs of rural people and places to ensure that rural America continues to thrive and drive the economy,” Menner added. “We are very happy to be a partner with all the communities we serve as they work hard to make investments that will impact many future generations.”

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Assembly of God www.newsharonag.org Pastor Shane Farnum Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids (PreK-6th) Unleash Youth (7th-12th) Connection Groups Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Baptist Church of Fremont Pastors: Robb and Joyce Bruns Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.

Barnes City Community Church The Rev. Jim and Linda Sears Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 4 p.m. - Youth Group (Pre-6th) 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship

Barnes City United Methodist Pastor Michelle Williamson Worship, 4:30 p.m., Sunday

Cedar Christian Reformed Church Pastor Josh Van Engen 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship

Cedar United Methodist Pastor Bob Voles Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Fremont United Methodist Church Pastor Bob Voles Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Lacey United Methodist Church Pastor Roger White 641-673-5986 Worship, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Lower Grove Church Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

New Sharon First Christian Church Pastor David Hall www.nsfcc.org Sunday Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday WOW (Worship on Wednesdays), 6:00-7:30 p.m.

New Sharon Friends Church 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting

New Sharon Harvest Community Church 2083 Hwy. 102 Richard Smith, Pastor Phone: 641-891-5060 harvestcommunityfellowship2006@gmail.com

Sunday School, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

New Sharon United Methodist Church Lead Pastor Terry Pollard www.newsharonumc.org 641-637-2561 Sunday Worship Service, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. - G2C Children (1st-6th) Meets 6-8 p.m.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. – PROS Youth Grades 7-12 Meets McVay Family Center

Park Church of Christ Evangelist: Mark Doland 1804 Burlington Road Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Sunday Bible Class (All Ages): 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Life Groups Sunday afternoon and Thursday evenings

Peoria Christian Reformed Church Pastor George Den Oudsten 10 miles west of New Sharon office@peoriacrc.org www.peoriacrc.org Worship, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School,10:45 a.m.

Searsboro Community Church Pastor Don Job Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Taintor Community Church Pastor Joe Goemaat 641-569-3491 www.taintorchurch.org Sunday Worship, 9 a.m. Coffee Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Thursday Young Peoples, 6:00 p.m. All ages welcome

West Liberty Church of Christ 7 miles west of Montezuma on Diamond Trail Sunday Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening, 6 p.m. Fourth Friday Night April to October Singing and Fellowship, 7 p.m.

The Sun Church Directory Updates: Updates are due weekly to The Sun before 5 p.m. on Friday. All updates, corrections or changes are welcome at email: nssun@ iowatelecom.net.

Union Mills Christian Church Pastor Kerry Lake Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:35 a.m.

Pella Christmas Tour of Homes Tix Available PELLA – Pella’s 54th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, “Be Merry & Bright,” tickets are now available. The 2016 tour will include four exceptional homes plus traditional Dutch treats at one of the most historic treasures and newly renovated, Pella Opera House.

Many embellishments will be handcrafted with ornamentations of all styles, hoping to give you holiday ideas to take home and create yourself. Horse and carriage rides will be offered. Merchants will remain open late for holiday shopping after the tour.

Tickets are available through the Pella Convention & Visitors Bureau Office at 818 Washington Street in Pella, by mail, on-line at: http:// www.pella.org/visit-pella/christmas-tour-of-homes/ or at a number of local Pella retail businesses. Proceeds from the tour go toward on-go-

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Sully Locker Suffers Fire Loss SULLY — A fire at the Sully Community Locker is being called a major loss. Several area fire departments assisted Sully Fire Department including, Lynnville and Kellogg. The departments responded to the call just after 8 a.m. on Sunday to 407 Seventh Ave. Stacey and Jared Nikkel purchased the locker in 2012. Damage to the business affected the entire building and is extensive. The Sully Community Locker is a full-service meat locker specializing in cured meats, dried beef and fresh beef and pork butchering, packaging and selling. They service residents in Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, Polk Counties and others as well. An investigation of the fire is ongoing.

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North Mahaska School Board Minutes October 3, 2016 The North Mahaska Board of Education met in special session October 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the elementary conference room New Sharon, Iowa. Those members present: Dirk Wilkin, Dan Gruber, Keith Foster and Arvin DeBoef. Absent: Sherrill Strobel. Also present: Angela Livezey, Doug Ray and Cindy Quang. Dirk Wilkin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A motion was made by DeBoef and seconded by Foster to approve the board agenda. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FURNITURE QUOTE Mrs. Livezey presented the board the furniture quote from Storey Kenworthy and Premier Furniture. A motion was made by DeBoef and seconded by Foster to approve the furniture quote from Storey Kenworthy for the amount of $84,738.52. Motion carried. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 10 X 30 ADDITION OF STORAGE DECK IN BUS GARAGE A motion was made by Gruber and seconded by Foster to approve the design and storage deck in the bus garage from Proline in the amount of $5,433 to be paid from the PPEL fund. Motion carried. Mr. Wilkin adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m. Cindy Quang, Board Secretary NS43 Dirk Wilkin, Board President

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New Sharon City Council Minutes NEW SHARON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 5, 2016 The New Sharon City Council met in regular session at city hall, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Dustin Hite presiding and the following members answering roll call: Larry Applegate, Kenneth Ward, Keri Lamberson, Wes White and Terry Hudson were present. Others in attendance were Kevin Lamberson, RD Keep, Clayton Beyer, Kevin Fouch, Lance Allsup, Randy Pleima, Craig Deming and Jack Pope. Roll Call answered by: Ayes: Ward, Applegate, Lamberson, White, Hudson Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by White to approve the following consent agenda items: 9/21/16 minutes 10/05/16 agenda 10/05/16 distributions pending AYES: Ward, Applegate, Lamberson, White, Hudson; NAYS: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Public Comments: A. Lance Allsup- owns the trailer at Prairie Village Lot 9 and would like to extend the amount of time to have it moved until the end of the month. Requests from the Community: None Public Hearings: A. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to open public hearing at 6:03 p.m. AYES: Ward, Applegate, White, Hudson, Lamberson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None . No one was present for the public hearing B. Motion was made by Hudson and seconded by White to close public hearing at 6:04 p.m. AYES: Applegate, Lamberson, Hudson, Ward, White; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. C. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by Ward to approve building permit for Denny and Tina Davis,addition, Jim Reed, shed, Tammy Rivera, dog fence. AYES: White, Ward, Lamberson, Applegate, Hudson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Resolutions and motions: A. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by White to set public hearing for building permits for Shane Farnum 208 S. Mulberry, fence, Caseys General Store, 205 S. Main addition, Dave and Sue DeWitt 505 W. Market, garage and fence for October 21st at

6:00 p.m. AYES: White, Ward, Hudson, Lamberson, Applegate; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. B. Motion was made by Applegate and seconded by Hudson to approve revisions for Craig Deming 207 E. Walnut to change dimensions on garage from 36x32 to 40x32. AYES: Lamberson, Hudson, Applegate, White, Ward; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. C. Discussion was held by Jack Pope in regards to the new sewer system. The end of month progress report and we have secured a ¿QDQFLDO SHUVRQ VR ZH DUH PRYLQJ LQ WKH ULJKW direction for the deadlines. The smoke testing has been completed and if we need to do improvements due to smoke testing can be put into the project. D. No action was needed in regards to acFHSWLQJ WKH SODQ VSHFL¿FDWLRQV IRU WKH VHZHU DW this time. E. Motion was made by Lamberson and seconded by White to approve advertising for part time deputy city clerk position. AYES: Ward, White, Lamberson, Applegate, Hudson; NAYES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None. Ordinances: None Department Reports a. Water Report- 7KH ò´ ¿UH K\GUDQWV have been delivered b. Sewer Report- smoke testing completed, a couple of service lines not capped, storm drains, 10 manholes, laid over need to uncover, storm drains. c. Street Report- intersection on S. Elm and E Maple done except seeding, Getting bids on North Park St. d. Police Report- on table e. Cemetery Reportf. City Clerk Report- 11 disconnect letters east side, g. City Attorney Report h. Fire Department Reporti. Library Board 10. Departmental Requests: 11. City council Information 12. Mayor Information: Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by White and seconded by Lamberson to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. All in favor, whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved. Lisa Munn, City clerk Dustin D. Hite, Mayor CITY OF NEW SHARON

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September 19, 2016 The North Mahaska Board of Education met LQ UHJXODU VHVVLRQ 6HSWHPEHU DW p.m. in the elementary conference room New Sharon, Iowa. Those members present: Dan Gruber, Sherrill Strobel and Arvin DeBoef. Absent: Dirk Wilkin and Keith Foster. Also present: Angela Livezey, Doug Ray, Crystal DeBoef, Lindsay Miller, Rachel Martin, RD Keep, Oliganida Gruber, Mike Vogt – Cunningham Inc., Dale Lienemann – Estes Construction, Matt Augustin, Amber Goemaat, Chris Ver Steegh – FFA Advisory Committee and Cindy Quang. Dan Gruber called the meeting to order at S P A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by DeBoef to approve the board agenda. Motion carried. A motion was made by DeBoef and seconded by Strobel to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION PUBLIC FORUM Ms. Martin, HS Spanish teacher, propose to the board that the school open the Puerto Rico trip to the current sophomore class. Ms. Martin mentioned that many sophomore students were interested in attending the trip in June 2017. Mrs. Livezey stated that many of the sophomore students would have completed Spanish II before the trip. Mrs. Livezey and the board agreed to allow sophomore students that have completed Spanish II to attend the Puerto Rico Trip. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION There were no written communication. BOARD PRESENTATION – TEACHER LEADERSHIP PLAN UPDATE Mr. Augustin, Secondary Instructional Coach and Mrs. Goemaat, Elementary Instructional Coaches talked with the board about the “Teacher Leadership Compensation (TLC)â€? plan. An instructional coach is there to help teachers improve teaching growth. Mr. Augustin and Mrs. Goemaat would randomly visit classrooms to observe teachers. Mr. Augustin and Mrs. Goemaat would work with the teachers on professional development goals. OLD BUSINESS UPDATE ON LAND LAB Mr. Ver Steegh, FFA Advisory member talked with the board about the FFA Land Lab. At a previous board meeting the FFA Advisory committee mentioned tiling under the railroad WUDFNV WR KHOS ZLWK WKH ZDWHU Ă€RZ WKDW LV FRPing off of the railroad tracks and settling at the creek. After much deliberation Mr. Ver Steegh mentioned the FFA Advisory board would like to LQVWDOO D Âł'HQLWULÂżFDWLRQ %LRUHDFWRU´ WR KHOS ZLWK the water that is setting on the FFA Land Lab. ESTES CONSTRUCTION – BUILDING PROJECTS UPDATE Mr. Lienemann, Project Manager for Estes Construction updated the board on the con-

struction project. Mr. Lienemann mentioned that HS Renovation is on schedule and the construction is half way done with Phase I (Science and MRC). Mr. Lienemann also mentioned that WKH DVSKDOW RQ WKH WUDFN LV ¿QLVKHG DQG WKH QH[W step is to put down the top layer for the track. UPDATE ON HVAC OPTIONS FOR REMODELED AREAS Mr. Vogt from Cunningham, Inc. talked with the board about possibly air conditioning the elementary and high school building. The total cost to have both building air conditioned would EH DSSUR[LPDWHO\ PLOOLRQ ADJORNED MEETING Vice President Dan Gruber adjourned the old meeting at 7:27 p.m. Ms. Quang, temporary chairman, called the meeting to order. All board members remain the same for the 2016-2017 school year. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT A motion was made by Gruber to nominate Dirk Wilkin as board president. Motion was seconded by DeBoef and let the nomination cease. Motion carried. ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT A motion was made by Strobel to nominate Arvin DeBoef as vice president. Motion was seconded by Gruber and let the nomination cease. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE REPRESENATIVES Dirk Wilkin will be the IASB delegate and Legislative Network representative. Dan Gruber will serve the County Conference Board. Keith Foster (2nd year) and Sherrill Strobel (1st year) will serve on the Negotiation Team. Dirk Wilkin will serve on the Advisory Board (SIAC) and Keith Foster will serve on the FFA Advisory Board. Sherrill Strobel will serve on the District Planning Team. Arvin DeBoef will serve on the North Mahaska Education Foundation. Arvin DeBoef (2nd year) and Dan Gruber (1st year) will serve on the Preschool/Daycare Board. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE 6 – AIR CONDITIONING FOR REMODEL AREAS Mrs. Livezey mentioned installing a mini split air conditioning unit in the HS MRC. This area will be a cooling zone for high school students. A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by Gruber to install a mini split air conditioning unit in the High School MRC. Motion carried. Mrs. Livezey also mentioned that current +LJK 6FKRRO RI¿FH DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ XQLW ZLOO EH relocated to the elementary cafeteria as a cooling zone for elementary students. APPROVAL OF FFA TRIPS Mr. Ray mentioned that FFA has overnight stay for the national and state FFA Convention.

Mr. Ray said that Mrs. Hutchinson’s husband will be attending the trip with her as a chaperone pending that all background check is completed. A motion was made by Gruber and seconded by Strobel to approve the National FFA Convention trip on October 18-22, 2016, pending that Mr. Hutchinson completed all necessary background check. Motion carried. A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by Gruber to approve the State FFA Convention trip on April 9-11, 2017, pending that Mr. Hutchinson completed all necessary background check. Motion carried. REVIEW OF CLASSROOM SPACE AND CLASS SIZE (BOARD POLICY 606.1) Mrs. Livezey discussed the classroom space and size. Mrs. Livezey mentioned that kindergarten class has three section due to the increase of open enrollment. TITLE I PROGAM APROVAL A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by Gruber to approve the Title I program LQ WKH DPRXQW RI IRU WKH school year. Motion carried. SPECIAL EDUCATION BALANCE A motion was made by Gruber and secondHG E\ 6WUREHO WR DSSURYH WKH PRGL¿HG DOORZDEOH growth and supplemental aid for the negative VSHFLDO HGXFDWLRQ EDODQFH XS WR Motion carried. CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT APPLICATION (CASA) Mrs. Livezey presented the board the CASA plans to the board. RESIGNATION A motion was made by Gruber and seconded by Strobel to approve the resignation for Matt Augustin as 8th grade sponsor effective immediately. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by Gruber to approve Jordan Smith as an 8th grade sponsor effective immediately. Motion carried. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ESTES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT A motion was made by Strobel and seconded by Gruber to approve Estes ConstrucWLRQ FRQWUDFW LQ WKH DPRXQW RI 0RWLRQ carried. SUPERINTENDET’S REPORT IASB BOARD CONVENTION – NOV 17, DES MOINES Mrs. Livezey asked if any of the board members were interested in attending. SUPERINTENDENT GOAL Mrs. Livezey talked with the board about the four long term goals that were set by the board. Mrs. Livezey mentioned steps that has happened to achieve those goals. The four goals set by the board are: 1) Increase Student Achievement 2) Cultivate a Positive Learning ([SHULHQFH IRU 6WXGHQWV ,QFOXGLQJ ([WUD &XU-

ULFXODU $FWLYLWLHV 5HPRGHO WKH +LJK 6FKRRO DQG 'HYHORS D 8VHU )ULHQGO\ :HEVLWH PRINCIPAL’S REPORT MRS. LIVEZEY - ELEMENTARY FAST DATA Mrs. Livezey will table FAST data until October board meeting. No information has been entered in the FAST data. Mrs. Livezey talked about Special Education teachers attending the Wilson training this summer. Jaci Jarms from the Great Prairie AEA will be coaching the teachers. 0UV /LYH]H\ PHQWLRQHG WKDW WKH WK Âą WK grade will piloting a program called “Right to Learnâ€? from ISFIS. MR. RAY – SECONDARY SENIOR CLASS TRIP A motion was made by Gruber and seconded by Strobel to approve the Senior Class Trip to Chicago on April 28 – May 1, 2017. Motion carried. Mr. Ray mentioned that it is homecoming week. The grand marshal will be Gary and Sherrill Strobel. Mr. Ray said that Mr. Stubbs, HS guidance counselor will be starting MAP testing on OctoEHU Mr. Ray talked about the Academy classes that is provided to North Mahaska students. The North Mahaska Welding Academy is going JUHDW 7KHUH DUH FXUUHQWO\ VWXGHQWV WRWDO LQ the North Mahaska Welding Academy, this includes Oskaloosa Community School District VWXGHQWV 2XW RI WKH VWXGHQWV RQ WKH :HOGLQJ Academy 21 students are North Mahaska stuGHQWV DQG DUH 2VNDORRVD VWXGHQWV $VKHO\ Turner, IHCC instructor is teaching 1st year students in the North Mahaska Welding Academy IRU VW Âą WK SHULRG 0U 5D\ DOVR VDLG VWXGHQW DUH DWWHQGLQJ WKH 2VNDORRVD $FDGHP\ VWXdents are in the Computer Network program and 10 students are in the Health Science program. BOARD COMMENT Strobel mentioned that the 2nd grade Facebook page is updated regularly and parents and grandparents appreciated that. Strobel talked about the cross country team UXQQLQJ LQ KLJK WUDIÂżF DUHDV 0U 5D\ ZLOO DGYLVH the cross country team to wear safety vest. DeBoef was impressed with the construction progress during school. Mrs. Livezey mentioned having a special board meeting to approve the furniture in the newly constructed areas. Mrs. Livezey also would like to have a board work session sometime in November with Harry Heiligenthal, IASB Leadership Development Instructor, on board roles and work goals. 0U 'H%RHI DGMRXUQHG WKH PHHWLQJ DW p.m. Cindy Quang, Board Secretary 'LUN :LONLQ %RDUG 3UHVLGHQW 16

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Enhancing Customer Service Program hosted by The Exchange OSKALOOSA – On Friday, Oct. 28, The Exchange will be hosting a customer service program entitled “Enhancing Customer Service in the 21st Century.” Andy Campbell and Kelan Ern of The Odyssey Group will present the program from Pella. The program will be held at the Exchange’s regular meeting time at 7:30 a.m., and will be held in the Smokey Row meeting room. There is no charge to attend, and local business owners, representatives, and community members are welcome. The program will start promptly at 7:30 so Exchange members encourage arriving early enough to purchase a coffee or breakfast item before the presentation begins. The presentation will last ap-

proximately 30 minutes followed by a Question and Answer session. Attendees will expect to learn: The five main concepts on which customers evaluate a business’s service How to tell the story of your business like a pro, in person and on line Growing your service expectations as your customer base grows The tools and structure necessary to build a couture of extraordinary customer service in your business “Many aspects of how business is conducted have changed since the advent of the digital age,” said Campbell. “Despite the recent trend of increased automation and standardization, consumers are actually now seeking more engagement, per-

sonal relationships and experiences in their daily transactions,” Ern added. Their presentation will be beneficial in both the business-tocustomer and business-to-business areas. The Exchange for Entrepreneurs is “an educational and interactive resource for expanding knowledge and elevating ideas” and is comprised of individuals throughout the Mahaska Community who are self-employed or are taking steps to following their business dreams down an entrepreneurial path. More information about The Exchange as well as their events calendar can be found on line, www.TheExchangeOskaloosa.com.

Koos Joins GRMC Emergency Department GRINNELL – Stephanie R. Koos, DO, family and emergency medicine physician, began practicing part time at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center emergency department on September 1, 2016. Koos joined Patrick Cogley, MD; Clayton Francis, MD; and Stephen Ellestad, MD. “Dr. Koos is a wealth of knowledge,” Francis says. “Her enthusiasm for excellence and the variety of her experience make her a welcomed and necessary addition to the emergency team.” Koos completed her residency at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to entering medical school, Koos had earned a BS in microbiology from the University of Iowa. She is board certified in family medicine. “I find that people often come to the emergency room when they feel like they have no place else to go,” Koos says. “I am trained in family medicine, so I try to go beyond just emergency care to teach people on what they can do to improve their health. Just a little extra effort can go

a long way with someone who may not see a doctor often.” Koos has been providing care in emergency medicine since 2012 at Waverly Health Center. She spent two years at Rohlf Memorial Clinic, where she practiced family medicine with obstetrics. Koos also served as an urgent care physician for two years at Family Health Care of Siouxland. “I worked at GRMC in the past through a staffing agency and I came to love the emergency room staff,” Koos says. “Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and everyone works together as a team. It’s really encouraging to see emergency staff have such great comradery.” Koos, along with her husband, Dan, and their four children, Quinton, Owen, Harper, and Nora, recently moved to the Ankeny area to be closer to family. The Koos family is expecting another baby girl in October. When she’s not at GRMC, Koos enjoys running, biking, and being outdoors, as well as reading, baking, and crafting. Most of all, she likes to spend time with her family. However, Koos is excited to get to know the people of Grinnell and

explore the “wonderful relationship that the city of Grinnell and its people have with the hospital.”

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Sen. Joni Ernst Accepting Spring Internship Applications WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that her office is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. and Iowa offices for the spring 2017 semester. “An internship in our Iowa or Washington, D.C. offices is a great opportunity to get firsthand experience in public policy, communications, and constituent services,” said

Senator Ernst. “I encourage young Iowans who are interested in serving the great State of Iowa to consider applying for our spring internship program.” Interns will have the opportunity to experience a wide-range of responsibilities. In the Iowa offices, interns will assist constituents and attend local events. In the Washington, D.C. office, interns will learn about the legislative process, give

tours of the U.S. Capitol and help with constituent services. Internship applications are available here. Applications for fall and spring semester internships are reviewed on a rolling basis and can be submitted to Ernst_Internships@ Ernst.Senate.Gov. For student/parent questions, please contact Tyler Brown at Tyler_Brown@Ernst.Senate.Gov. Senator Ernst was elected as the

first woman to serve in federal elected office from the State of Iowa and also became the first female combat veteran elected to serve in the United States Senate. In Washington, Senator Ernst serves on four Senate committees: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Growing Popcorn Presentation at ISU Extension OSKALOOSA – Mahaska County Master Gardeners will host Ron Van Sant and learn how to grow popcorn on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Van Sant grew up on a farm outside of Tracy and has been grow-

ing popcorn since 1997. His current popcorn plot is about 40-feet long and consists of 12 rows. He uses equipment from the early 20 th century. He has several two-cylinder John Deere tractors and hit and miss engines. His equipment includes a John Deere H tractor with a mount-

ed plow, a John Deere corn sheller hooked to a hit and miss engine with a flat belt, and a fanning mill. He will also discuss his remedy to keeping the deer away from the popcorn. This presentation is for anyone wishing to learn about growing popcorn. Prior registration is not

required. For more information about this or other Mahaska County Extension horticulture programing, please contact Mahaska County Extension phone 641-673-5841 email striegel@ iastate.edu or visit our website www. extension.iastate.edu/mahaska.

HE SAYS “KEEP IN TOUCH.” HE MEANS IT. Every county. Every year. Iowans get Chuck Grassley’s ear. He listens. That’s why he meets with Iowans in Mahaska County— and every county, at least once—every year.

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PLEASANTVILLE – No volleyball match seems to come easy for the North Mahaska Warhawks. Such was the case Oct. 19 when they faced Pleasantville in the opening round of the Class 2A Region 5 tourney in Pleasantville. The Warhawks won 27-25, 25-7, and 25-12. They face Pella Christian at Pella on Oct. 24. “The girls did great, but were tight at the beginning,” said NM coach Alicia Ehret. “We are a team who

needs to get off to a good start.” North Mahaska senior Jensen Kelderman took over serve on her second rotation trailing Pleasantville 14-13. Her serving and the Warhawk offense moved out to a 19-14 lead before the host Trojans called a timeout. By the time she finished, NM was on top 21-15. The teams traded sideouts then Pleasantville served to a 23-19 Warhawk lead. Senior Olivia Boender hit one of her eight service aces to put NM at set point, 24-20, but the Warhawks could not close the deal. With the score tied at 25-25, ju-

nior Tessa Fuller came to serve and the Trojans’ Madyson Thill hit the ball out to preserve the win for NM. “We like to serve aggressively and make the teams work,” said Ehret. “We just get tight when we get to 23 points, but they finished strong.” North Mahaska left no doubt who was in control in set two jumping out to a 14-4 advantage. The charge was led by three aces by Boender. The offense and defense allowed just three points the rest of the way to the Trojans. Pleasantville held a brief lead on

set three at 3-2, but Boender’s serving and her teammates, tenacity at the net saw the Warhawks build a a 6-3 lead that grew to 9-4 behind the sand and bing of senior Kalleen Chamberlain. The Trojans closed to within 14-10, before the Warhawks galloped away with the win. Boender finished the game with 15 kills, a block and eight aces on 20-of-21 ser ving. Senior Katie Koehler recorded 24 assists and two aces on 10-of-10 serving. Jensen was perfect from the line at 16-for-16 as was Fuller at 7-for-7.

Shaw Reaches State X-C Field ANKENY – North Mahaska’s youthful girls cross-country team made a solid run at a competitive district meet Thursday with freshman Cheyenne Shaw punching her ticket to this Saturday’s state meet in Fort Dodge. Shaw led her team to an eighth place finish with 211, but earned runnerup status with a run of 20 minutes 21.5 seconds. Newman Catholic won the team meet with 68 points followed by Colo-Nesco with 89. Fellow South Iowa Cedar League competitor Lynnville-Sully was seventh with 179. Sigourney, Montezuma and BGM ran and finished at the back of the pack. Junior Bailey Wanders placed

34th for the Warhawks in 23:48.2. Freshman Emma Tyrell was 53rd in 25:01.5, and senior Shelby McGriff was 54th in 25:03.3. Freshman Jade Hay rounded out the NM team scoring with a 68th place from Nash in 26:33. Freshman Kassidi Steel finished in 27:36.9 and Ashlynn Playle ran the distance in 32:04.7. North Mahaska’s boys team did not have enough to run as a team. Senior Andrew Goemaat capped off his senior season with a 20 th overall finish in 17:59.4. Chris Kubli was 35th in 18:41.1. Freshman Isaac Knockel ran 66th in19:53.1 and senior Dawson Davis ran 124th in 24:02.6.

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Iowa’s Pheasant Season Begins This Weekend Iowa’s pheasant hunting tradition will begin another chapter on October 29, when nearly 60,000 hunters will pursue ringnecks during the season opening weekend in fields across the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August roadside survey predicts Iowa pheasant hunters can expect to have good hunting this fall, and likely more company in the field. The optimistic mood is a natural outcome of five consecutive years of higher population surveys and hunter harvests. The survey found an average of 21 pheasants per 30-mile route statewide, with higher counts coming from counties crossing the state diagonally from northwest to southeast. The statewide average in 2015

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was 24 pheasants per route. “At this point, it appears much of our corn and beans will be out of the fields by the opener, which will concentrate birds to grass areas and make hunters happy. If we have good weather, I think we could see a bump in hunter numbers and birds harvested,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa DNR. Bogenschutz said he has noticed more birds near field edges and along the roads as the crops have been coming out. “I’ve been seeing some birds around on my way in to the office and have been getting a few phone calls from around the state from people also seeing birds,” he said. ““The birds are here, we need hunters to return.” Iowa’s pheasant population could

sustain a harvest of 500,000 roosters, but it will not reach that level until there are 90,000 hunters afield. In 2015, some 55,000 hunters harvested 270,000 Iowa roosters. Hunters can read the August roadside survey, review hunting regulations, buy a license and find a place to hunt online at www.iowadnr.gov/ hunting Pheasant hunting regulations unchanged Regulations covering pheasant hunting are unchanged from last year – there is a limit of three roosters per day, 12 roosters in possession, and hunters are required to wear one piece of solid blaze orange clothing. If hunting public land, be sure to check if steel shot is required. If cleaning the birds in the field, be sure to leave the head, fully

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feathered wing or leg attached while transporting the bird home. Quail population highest in 27 years Iowa’s quail population is its highest since 1989 after experiencing increases again across south central and southwest Iowa this year. “This is the best opportunity we’ve had to hunt quail in 27 years,” Bogenschutz said. “For anyone who has ever had an interest in quail or who hasn’t hunted quail recently, this is the year to go.” In 1989, 80,000 hunters harvested 400,000 quail. In 2015, 10,000 hunters shot 28,000 quail. Quail population information is also included in the August roadside survey for hunters wanting to give quail hunting a try. Quail season begins Oct. 29.

EDDYVILLE – Serving was not a strong suit for Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and PCM when they met in Eddyville for their Class 3A Region 5 volleyball tilt. But EBF’s hitting overcame the challenge. The result was an EBF sweep of the visiting Mustangs, 25-19, 25-12 and 25-20. EBF will meet Centerville at Centerville on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EBF committed five serve errors and PCM had three in the opening set. The Rockets were able to manage the net by recording 13 blocks in the sweep. Following the challenge in the opening set the Rockets broke away from an 8-6 lead to 12-8 on Torie Alexander’s serving. EBF continued to pull away and Teri Jo Lane’s service ace sealed the set

win. Taryn Swartz, who recorded seven aces in the match, including three in a row to build a 5-2 edge. The Rockets maintained a fivepoint edge most of the way and Swartz’s ace ended it. Alexander contributed six digs and a block to go along with her 13 kills. Briana Ver Steegh scored eight kills and had a team-high four blocks.. Emma Bunnell doled out 15 assists while teammate Land had 17. Ver Steegh also had seven kills and two blocks.. Lane also added three aces and four digs.. Haegen Boyer had 13 digs and two aces and Taylor Caves contributed three blocks. The victory puts the Rockets two matches away from a return trip to the state tournament.

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