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Library Events for November Cooking Club - Tues., Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Early Out Movie Day “Peanuts Movie” - Wed., Nov. 23 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Library CLOSED - Thurs., Nov. 24; Fri., Nov. 25 & Sat., Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving
Keokuk County Historical Society Hours Closed for Thanksgiving November 23rd and 24th. Closed for Christmas will be December 22nd, 28th, and 29th. Regular hours will resume after New Year’s Day. If there is no school or school is delayed, the KCHS will be closed. Please call (641-622-3005) to be sure we are open on winter inclement weather days. Regular hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Food Drive The Student Council is having a “Food Drive Contest” for each Eagle Advisory group. Please bring in any canned goods, non-perishable food or toiletry items to the school by Mon., Nov. 21. Items will be donated to the United Church of Faith.
Thanksgiving Mass Holy Trinity will be holding a Thanksgiving Mass at 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 23
Keota Tour of Homes: Amie Van Patten Regional Editor One stop on the tour of homes in Keota this year is that of Brian and Shannon Greiner. The Greiner’s live in a ranch style home built in 2005 located at 24227 330th Ave. They are the proud parents of four children who keep them on their toes, their sons Bryce who is 13and Brody whom is nine; and two younger daughters Karley who is six and two year old Jordyn. “We have a family home that is full of family life. Throughout the home you will see toys and many pictures of the children. That is who we are, are a family of six,” Shannon says about those who will visit during the Tour of Homes visit. On top of the different themed county decorated rooms, the Greiner children all have a tree in their rooms that they use to display decorations that represent themfrom the things they like, colors and more. The Greiner’s will also
display a tree with eggshell ornaments that belonged to their grandmother Mary Sieren. “I went to school at Iowa State and studied fashion and design and that will be represented throughout the home”, Shannon went on to say. The Greiner family loves the holidays and since son Brody celebrates his birthday on December 16, the family is able to celebrate many times throughout the month. Brain Sieren works full time at Marshall’s furniture as well as farming, while Shannon works as the FCS and Business teacher at Sigourney Community School district as well as the DRE at Holy Trinity in Keota. The family loves to host church parties as well as gatherings with friends, especially during the holiday season. They actively participate with the Elf on the Shelf with their children during the holidays and they hope that visiting their home will bring a little bit of family holiday spirit out in all.
A Christmas market will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tour of Homes The annual tour of homes will be held on Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Jeri Sieren at 319-330-8310
Hospice Tree of Memories The Keokuk County Hospice will be holding a lighting ceremony on Wednesday Dec. 7 in the Keokuk County Courthouse Rotunda at 6:30 p.m. To remember a loved one contact Keokuk County Hospice Auxillary. Continued on page 2
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Keota Tour of Homes: Gene and Lisa Brenneman Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Along the stops of the tour of homes this year is the home of Gene and Lisa Brenneman and their children. Gene and Lisa are the proud parents of three children, including Hanna and Haley who are students at Iowa State and sixteen year old Cole. Since Haley is an interior decorator she is very helpful when it comes to the home décor. Cole and Hanna help with the decorating as well by the hanging of lights. The Brenneman home is a family built home which Gene, who is a contractor, built. Lisa currently works for the Iowa City school system and is the previous principal at Keota schools. She is still tied to the Keota district and enjoys helping with fundraising events, including the current fundraising efforts for a new student lounge. The home includes 16 trees inside, with nine decorated. There are eight wreaths indoors and out, 14 fresh outdoor arrangements and many various candles and other décor. The decorating of
the home is a family tradition that includes many family heirlooms, including the Christopher Radko ornaments that their children receive yearly representing themselves with their personal interests and travels. These ornaments are displayed on the main tree within the home. Lisa’s mother also gifts a Hestia nativity piece yearly along with Beyer’s Carolers that are displayed throughout the Brenneman home. The master bedroom is decorated with all the gifts and ornaments that have been made throughout the years by the family and their children. A family member, Kerry Unkrich, also makes all fresh wreaths and greenery displayed throughout the home. To the Brenneman family, Christmas has always been a family tradition that the children insist on. “ We always have egg casserole, cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate and apple cider on Christmas morning. We celebrate with both sides of the family in addition to our own family Christmas on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day”, states Lisa.
This Thanksgiving, law enforcement agencies will ramp up patrols and be on the lookout for seat belt violations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday, 341 vehicle occupants were killed nationwide in traffic crashes. Fifty percent of those fatalities were not wearing seat belts. In Iowa, five people were killed over the 2015 holiday. NHTSA reports that wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of a fatal injury by 45 percent. Ejection from a vehicle is one of the most dangerous incidents that can happen to a person in a crash. Eighty percent of passenger vehicle occupants totally ejected from vehicles were killed; only one percent of the belted occupants were totally ejected during a crash. Who is more likely to not wear a seat belt? In fatal crashes males are more likely to be unbuckled (53 percent) than females (40 percent) and drivers aged 13–15 and 25–34 accounted for 59 percent of the fatalities in 2014. (NHTSA) Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones in the event of a crash. Failing to buckle up is dangerous and against the law. Remember: Click It or Ticket!
Keokuk County Community Services offers hope to residents of Keokuk County
The soup supper and festival of trees will be on Dec. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lagos Acres.
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Brian and Shannon Greiner
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Speech Soup Supper and Festival of Trees
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Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Mental health is making headlines in every direction you look. With mental health institutes closing, many are worried about the services and care that is available for not only themselves but their loved ones. Many struggle to find the resources needed in the area, and get frustrated when they feel as though they are at a dead end road. Tami Gilliland spends a majority of her day working with clients on case by case situations, in hopes that Keokuk County residents can get the help and services that they need through her office. Gilliland works at the Keokuk County Community Services office on the second floor of the court house. Since the mental health redesign in 2014, Iowans have been able to seek mental health services within their region, instead of their county as the program was before. Under the Mental Health Redesign legislation (SF2315), regions are required to pro-
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vide services such as outpatient and inpatient therapy as well as medication management; crisis response provisions including 24 hour access to crisis services, support in helping aide in finding employment, job development, and habilitation; community living such as health aides and modification of vehicles and homes as well as respite services; recovery services
including peer and family support; and physical and health care. Keokuk County is now in a region with Jefferson, Van Buren, Washington, Louisa, Lee, Des Moines and Henry county. These counties within this region pool all available resources and offer the core services in order to improve the health of Iowans. According to the Department of
Human Services website, services under Mental Health and Disability Redesign are offered in the least restrictive setting possible. This aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead decision in 1999 which said people of any age with disabilities should receive supports in the most integrated setting consistent with their needs. With many resources, Gilliland says she sees anywhere from seven to twenty clients weekly to help provide services. This may be from helping set up an application to assistance to finding a mental health inpatient facility. She works very closely with Hillcrest out of Washington County as well as River Hills to help get patients evaluated to determine the level of services they need provided. Recently in Washington, the Choices drop in center, located at 114 W Second Street in Washington, was opened as a place where clients can come in and receive services to connect to support groups and access to community resources. Choices features a meeting room,
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foozeball table, television and movies to watch, and a safe environment for anyone seeking help. The center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with two meals and two group sessions hosted Monday through Friday. A monthly calendar is developed by the participants about what they wish to cover during the group sessions, with topics including overall mental, recovery plans and support. More than 45 individuals visit regularly, with 200 visits each month. Transportation is being offered from Keokuk County to Washington twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday by Choice, with SEIL paying the expenses. Reservations must be made by 6 p.m. the day before by calling 319-591-8176 and they can pick individuals up anywhere. The ER Crisis program is another service offered where an individual can go to the local emergency room and ask for help. Gilliand says, “The ER Crisis Program services provided through Hillcrest are not eligibility based, which means everyone qualifies SERVICES to page 2
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Holy Trinity Blood Drive
The Holy Trinity Catholic Church social action committee will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 29 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Parish Center located at 109 N. Lincoln Street
Bingo Bingo is held every Friday at the Keota Health Care Center at 1 pm
KCSD Board Meeting The Keota School Board meets the second Thursday of each month, typically at 6:30 p.m.
Keota VFW Auxiliary
Alzheimer’s Support
The VFW Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
Keota Unlimited
Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.
Keokuk County Supervisors The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.
KEOTA EAGLE DEADLINES The Keota Eagle deadline for all content and advertisements is Friday at noon. Submissions can be dropped off at the office, mailed to P.O. Box 18 Keota, Iowa 52248, or emailed to keotanews@midamericapub.com.
SERVICES from page 1 for those services. Hillcrest as well as River Hills offers emergency appointments based on need to those clients. We are in the process of making this a 24-hour care service. Right now River Hills offers therapists five days a week, while Hillcrest offers one day a week as well”. A newer program to the region is the jail transition program. This program began October 1, and will be offered one full day and one half day per week and will help give inmates resources, as well as help with filing of any paperwork for insurance and Medicaid services so they can receive care once released. The hope is that this program will help offenders prepare for release to rehabilitate and be successful upon release.
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As of now, Keokuk County has access to two crisis homes in Fairfield and Burlington. These homes can be occupied for a six week maximum for patients that have been evaluated, are unable to go home, and meet certain criteria. The funding for this program is income and resource based. In smaller more utilized cases, Gilliland is able to work with the Ministerial Alliance in order to provide necessary items to those who do not have the resources. These would include help with a utility bill, or a referral to the food pantry for food, clothing and more. The food pantry is open to all residents of Keokuk County provided a referral. Gilliland also works with Regional Housing Trust Fund, Salvation Army, and Family Assistance funds.
Gilliland said that although services are used year round, she notices an increase in the spring and the fall. It seems that when the weather cools, and again when the weather gets nice, there is a higher demand for services. Gilliland also works closely with churches to help provide services as well. Many church members have helped in assisting with transportation to appointments when needed and for the medically needy, insurance can help pay for the services provided. The rest of the funding for the programs throughout the region comes from housing taxes. For more information about services provided in Keokuk County, contact Tami Gilliland at 101 N Main Street, 2nd floor Room 23, Sigourney, or call 641-622-2382.
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Freedom Rock Committee representatives Melanie Vermillion and Margie Thomas give the history of the Freedom Rock project
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Late spring frost having impact on animals this fall
Nuts produced by trees and shrubs in short supply after killing frost last May
Members of the Freedom Rock Committee raising the flag which was led by Gary Van Patten, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Keokuk County Freedom Rock
will have a formal dedication ceremony in late spring or early summer of 2017.
KeWash Trail to branch out with new trees Community leaders and volunteers are gearing up to plant trees in Keota to provide more shade while saving energy. This effort is part of the state-wide Trees Forever and Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program, which annually adds thousands of trees to schools, parks, downtowns, and neighborhoods through partnerships with local volunteers. “We are looking forward to working with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy to plant more trees in Keota this year”, said Melinda Eakins, local project volunteer. “With their help, we are literally planting a better environment while making our community look healthier, more vibrant and more energy efficient.” Trees help to break cole winter winds and reduce heating energy needs in winter months. In summer, shade built surfaces such as homes, businesses, streets, sidewalks, and parking lots, reducing the heat those surfaces absorb. Trees also cool the
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Patrick J. Hammes is awarded a Quilt of Valor during the Flag Raising ceremony held at the Keokuk County Freedom Rock on November 12
Keokuk County Freedom Rock Flag Ceremony features Quilt of Valor presentation Amie Van Patten Regional Editor With the bricks in place, Melanie Vermillion and Margie Thomas led in a celebration of the flag raising ceremony at the Keokuk County Freedom Rock on November 12. With Dan Behrens provided a flag that had been flown in honor of both his brother, Tom Behrens who was killed in Vietnam and father, Ken Behrens. The flag flew over the Capitol in Washington D.C over Memorial Day and then was returned to Behrens. The service began with Patrick J. Hammes, who served in Vietnam, being presented a Quilt of Valor by representatives Bonnie Barnhart and Sandy Smithart. Hammes joined the United States Army on July 22, 1970 and served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1982. He was in the 1st Calvary 9th division and the 502nd unit of the 101st airborne. He received a bronze star and a combat infantry badge. He received an honorable discharge on January 23, 1972 and returned home to his family and friends. Hammes was nominated by his daughter Brandy for this honor and presented the quilt by Brandy as well as son Brett. The service concluded with the history of the Freedom Rock project and the singing of God Bless America,
Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 6:30 p.m. in Keokuk Co. Courthouse Rotunda
Forever founding President said. “We want to thank our local volunteers for their hard work and dedication to improving the environment and quality of life in Keota. Together, we are planting a better tomorrow.” Trees Forever administers the Branching Out program throughout Iowa, providing technical and planning support to participating communities. Alliant Energy funds the program and provides project grants to the communities. This fall Branching Out will award nearly $104,000 in grants to assist 31 Iowa communities with volunteer- led tree planting projects. Keota will receive $4,000 for its tree planting project. “We are proud to help our communities take action to have a positive impact on the environment”, said Doug Kopp, president of Allisnt Energy’s Iowa Utility. “Since Branching Out began in 1990, the trees have sequestered more than 116 million pounds of carbon and saved more than 15 million kilowatt hours of energy.” If you would like to volunteer to help plant and care for the trees in Keota, call Melinda Eakins at 319795-7095 or Trees Forever at 1-800369-1269, extension 110. Branching our applications are accepted throughout the year, but are considered for funding during two grant-making cycles (spring and fall).
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surrounding air, both of these things lead to a reduction in cooling energy needed and peak energy demand. Trees also provide long term public health. Economic, social and environmental benefits to the community. “Trees Forever and Alliant Energy are very excited to support this project, as we know it will provide years and years of beauty and benefits to the community,” Shannon Ramsay, Trees
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Brightly-colored leafs, harvest and the busy labors of squirrels burying nuts for the long winter ahead are iconic images of fall in Iowa. This year, however, Iowans may notice fewer scurrying squirrels in their yards, thanks to a late spring frost that negatively impacted hard mast production in many areas throughout the state. “Hard mast is the botanical name for hard nuts produced by trees and shrubs such as acorns, walnuts, hickories and hazel nuts,” said Gabbi Edwards, urban forestry specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Hard mast provides food for many familiar wildlife species seen in urban and rural environments throughout Iowa.” Birds including bluejays, ducks and wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, fox squirrels and many other creatures rely on hard mast from trees and shrubs to build up energy reserves for long winter days or fuel their migration to warmer climates. Iowa Department of Natural Resources foresters have noted widespread hard mast failure this year, making for lean times for some animals counting on this seasonal food source. Mast failure results from frosts when hardwood tree flowers emerge during April and May. In the absence of killing frosts, flowers formed in April and May produce the seed, or mast, that matures and drops from the tree in the fall. A late spring frost after flowers have emerged can damage or kill the flowers, resulting in fewer acorns or nuts being produced. Spring 2016 saw frosts around the state as late as May 18, later than normal and after many trees had already produced the flowers necessary for mast production. The map illustrates the last date this spring where a temperature below 32 degerees F was recorded at each of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet stations. However, local variation in frost severity could result in failures in areas other than what is shown. Not only has the late spring frost affected mast production for this fall, but there will be the same decrease in mast next year
in some trees as well. Red oaks, and other oaks within the red oak family like black oak and shingle oak, take 15 months for acorns to mature. This means the fall of 2017 will have decreased mast due to flowers that were lost in the spring of 2016. White oaks and walnuts produce and mature acorns and nuts within the same growing year. Failure of mast does not affect all trees in the same area; that depends on the severity of the frost, exposure to the sun or other factors affecting local microclimates, and whether an individual tree had flowered at the time of a late frost. Thus some trees on the same block may have different production patterns this year, but on average many trees have failed to produce mast. “Large-scale failures of mast crops can have negative impacts on some wildlife species that count on the seasonal food source,” said Adam Janke, assistant professor and extension wildlife specialist at Iowa State. “Studies in some northern states with near-complete failures have shown significant reductions in squirrel populations. However, such a widespread decline is unlikely in Iowa, given that mast failure did not affect all trees and many other food sources, such as waste grain in crop fields, are available for wildlife.” Motorists and homeowners may expect to see some animals, like deer and squirrels, moving longer distances this fall and winter in search of trees that were spared from the damaging frosts. Home or property owners can do little to abate the impacts of a late frost on annual mast production. However, the impacts of a late frost on some species is a reminder of the importance of planting or managing for a diversity of trees and shrubs in landscaping and in natural areas to hedge against environmental uncertainties. In this year, having species of red and white oaks in the yard would ensure the impacts of the late frost were spread over two years, safeguarding the sight of busy squirrels in the yard foreshadowing the coming winter days each November.
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Ide Management Group announced last month that Kristine Tomash has been named the new Administrator for Keota Health Care Center. Kristine has many years of experience in the long term care field and is excited to join the Keota Team. Kristine comments “ I am thrilled to start a new challenge with the Keota Team and I look forward to working with the staff to further develop our memory care program. I am very fortunate to be joining such a great facility that prides itself on top quality service by always putting the residents first.” In addition, Kristine is also delighted for the opportunity to work in the newly remodeled building. Kristine said “the new updates and décor are absolutely beautiful and very home-like.” Kristine invites you to come out and visit all of the residents and staff in Keota and to see the building updates. For more information or to schedule a tour please call 641-636-3400.
Keota gearing up for the Holidays Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Homeowners around Keota are gearing up for the Annual Tour of Homes event. This event is set to take place on December 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. with four homes featured this year. Gene and Lisa Brenneman, Craig and Robin Hansen, Brian and Shannon Greiner, and Brett Romoser and Darren Hoffman are busy setting their homes up with holiday décor to reflect their own style, whether themed or family tradition, these homes are sure to please. Tickets are available at Lyle Insurance, Libertyville Savings Bank, Schmitty’s and Just My Style. Many more events will be taking place that day to get the community in the holiday spirit including the Christmas Market at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including over twenty vendors and others selling Christmas décor and presents for all of those on your list. There will also be lunch available. After the tour of Homes, the Keota High School Speech department will be hosting a Soup Supper at Lagos Acres from 4:30 to 7 p.m. featuring delicious soups and a display of Christmas trees. Make sure that you plan to get into the holiday spirit by making plans to join in on all of the festive fun in Keota on December 3.
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Thursday, December 1-10:00 AM From the Hwy 92/21 Jct located South of What Cheer, IA, go North 1/4 mile. (Farm lies on both sides of highway), then go West on the gravel around the corner to the auction site.
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• 19.9 acres CRP @ $155.82/acre, final payment 9-30-27 and 3.8 acres @ $131.20, final payment 9-30-17.(Both may be removed from CRP) • Balance in timbered draw. •Taxes: $406.00/year TERMS: 20% down day of sale. Balance on or before December 30, 2016. CRP payment in October, 2017 goes to the buyer. Check our website or call the auction company for more information.
Ruth Knowler Estate
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Parcel #1 – 68 acres m/l on East side of Hwy.
• 50.7 acres farmable for 2017, cash rented @ $174.00/acre • 8.7 acres CRP @ $160.24/acre with final payment 9-30-22 • Balance in timber and draws. • The 50.7 acres are enrolled in CRP wetlands starting 10-1-17 @ $300.00/acre. • Taxes: $1,314.00/year • CRP for 2017 payment year goes to the buyer.
Parcel #2 – 36 acres m/l on West side of Hwy.
• 26.91 tillable for 2017, cash rented @ $174.00/acre • 8.4 acres CRP @ $160.24/acre with final payment 9-30-22 • Balance in timber and 1 acre possible building site. • There are 24.9 acres enrolled in CRP wetlands @ $300.00/acre and 2 acres CRP enrolled @ $282.00/acre, both contracts start 10-1-17. • Taxes: $910.00/year Cash rent goes to the buyer $6,750.00 May 1 and $6,750.00 November 1, 2017. Taxes prorated to final closing. All CRP payment in October, 2017 go to the buyer. 20% down day of sale with balance on or before February 1, 2017.
Buelah Dumont Estate John Wehr, attorney for the estate
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Christmas Project Underway Plans are underway for the Ecumenical Christmas project to be held December 3rd. Angels with a child’s age, gender, size or gift request can be picked up at the United Church of Faith or Holy Trinity Parish. The wrapped gifts need to be returned by December 1. If you wish to donate nonperishable food items, they can be left at the Unit-
ed Church of Faith or ordered at Keota Eagle Foods and we will pick them up. Monetary donations can be given to Cindy Messenger at the United Church of Faith. Our community is very generous in helping with this project and we are so grateful. Questions can be directed to Vicki Fagen at 641-636-3410.
Sheriff’s Report The Sheriff’s news is a brief summary of the activities/ arrests/ citations from previous weeks as submitted by Keokuk County Sheriff, Casey Hinnah. Criminal Charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Arrests: On Saturday, November 5, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jayden Marissa Perry, 21, Fremont, for OWI. On Wednesday, November 9, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michelle Robin Spaulding, 38, Hedrick, for Violation of a No Contact Order. Citations On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Pedro Garcia
was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto). On Friday, Nov. 4, Roger Kenneth Jones Jr. of Oskaloosa was cited for Failure to have a Valid License. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Jayden Marissa Perry of Hedrick was cited for Operating Without Registration and No Insurance. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Richard Thomas Ball of Des Moines was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) and Driving Under Suspension. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Kyla Mardell Kelley of Batavia was cited for Improper Use Registration and Violation of Title Transfer. On Monday, Nov. 7, Amber Joy Schlichting was cited for No Insurance.
Federal Court Sentences Washington woman for conspiracy to distribute Methamphetamine On November 9, 2016, Brandy Kay Reschly, age 35, of Washington, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 50 months in prison on the charge of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel. Reschly was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following the period of imprisonment and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund. On June 3, 2016, Reschly pleaded guilty to this charge and admitted she participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Southern District of Iowa beginning
as early as May 2015 and continuing through November 2015. The charge was a result of an investigation by law enforcement of methamphetamine trafficking that occurred in Washington, Johnson, Muscatine and Blackhawk counties in Iowa and in Phoenix, Arizona. This matter was investigated by the Washington County, Iowa, Sheriff’s Department, the Johnson County, Iowa, Drug Task Force, the Washington, Iowa, Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Keota will be taking sealed bids for the mowing and maintenance of the Keota Municipal Cemetery that will take place in 2017. Interested parties must be at least 18 years of age, responsible for purchasing their own equipment and must carry insurance for any damages they may cause. This is contracted labor; therefore, the city is not responsible for any liability concerning the interested party or their equipment. All bids must be sealed and submitted to the city clerk by December 2, 2016, at 4 p.m. Bids will be opened at the December 5, 2016, council meeting and the contract will be awarded at December 19, 2016, council meeting.
OFFICE CLOSED Our offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 in celebration of Thanksgiving.
May your holiday be blessed! Keota Eagle
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Being charitable when money is tight The term “charitable giving” is often associated with financial donations. But charity is not exclusive to donating dollars, and those who want to give back but can’t fit donations into their budgets can explore various ways to make an impact without writing a check. Volunteering According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 63 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2014 and September 2015. Up north, the General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating from Statistics Canada found that more than four in 10 Canadians ages 15 and older volunteered to some degree in 2013. Volunteering is a popular and rewarding way to give back to one’s community. Nonprofits and charitable organizations may fall short of meeting their missions if not for the valuable services provided by volunteers, so pitching in can be just as valuable as writing a check. Discuss your personal and professional experience with an organization to find a volunteering opportunity that suits you and your skill set. In addition to charitable organizations, schools, hospitals, libraries, and religious institutions may
Notice of Probate
Probate No. ESPR006916 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Washington County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE E. SEIP, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Joyce E. Seip, Deceased, who died on or about October 18, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 20, 2016, the last will and testament of Joyce E. Seip, deceased, bearing date of November 21, 2005, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Joseph Coleman Seip 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. Dated October 20, 2016. Joseph Coleman Seip Executor of estate 608 E. Elm Street Sigourney, IA 52591 John N. Wehr, ICIS PIN No: AT0008299 Attorney for executor John N. Wehr Attorney at Law 116 East Washington Street, P.O. Box 245 Sigourney, IA 52591 Date of second publication November 16, 2016. K45-2
have volunteering opportunities for those who want to give back. Item donations Donating time and money may be among the most popular ways to give back, but those are not the only ways to donate to organizations and people in need. Go through your closet and donate clothes you no longer wear. Instead of selling furniture you plan to replace, contact local charitable organizations to see if they would like your furniture, or donate pieces that they can then sell to finance their operations. Some donated items, such as vehicles, may earn donors tax deductions. Medical donations Donating money or dropping off canned goods
at food banks may be the first things many people think of when mulling charitable donations, but medical donations also present a great way to give back. The American Red Cross notes that blood donations help millions of people and a single blood donation can end up helping more than one person. The Red Cross also notes that roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed in the United States alone each day, while nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily. Donating blood, plasma or platelets can help save lives, and making such donations does not require substantial commitments of time. Organ donations also present a great way to give back. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that an average of 22 people die each day waiting for transplants that cannot take place because of the shortage of organ donors. Many of those deaths may not happen if more people signed up to be organ donors, an act that may be as simple as checking a box on the back of your driver’s license. Charitable men and women without much room in their budgets to make donations can still make a difference by giving back in other ways.
Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 7, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, Monday, November 7, 2016 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 31, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department. Discussion regarding the disposition of Keokuk County Parcel PRTOT-029950 as per Iowa Code – Chapter 331 was held. Keokuk County acquired said area due to Gibson pavement reconstruction years ago. Board consensus directed to continue with disposition proceedings. Discussion regarding low water crossing maintenance/reconstruction on Class B Road, 200th Street in Section 23 and 26, Township 76N, Range 11W disclosed the crossing has been closed due to a hole in the deck. No decision was made today to allow the Board time to consider said matter. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the November 7, 2016 claim listing as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the Family Farm Tax Credit Applications as submitted by Drew Sanders, Keokuk County Assessor. All ayes and motion carried. These are new applications from individuals that own and farms, or a family member farms, the property that is being applied for. Various board and committee reports were held. Berg attended a Decat meeting. Neither Hadley nor Wood had meetings to attend last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. Monthly updates were sent from Pathfinders RC&D and Area 15 RPC for the Board to review. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:45 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. CLAIM DATE: November 7, 2016 ABILITY NETWORK 303.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS 148.50 AGRILAND FS 1,006.94 ALL AM PEST CONTROL 40.00 ALLIANT ENERGY 2,844.40 ALTORFER MACHINERY 194,341.13 ARMSTRONG HEATING/AC 863.60 ATI 22.55 BANKERS LEASING CO 11.86 BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 73.80 BAYLISS, GARY W 150.00 BLAIR, KEITH 230.47 BOWERS, JERLYN 150.00 BROTHERS MARKET 4.47 CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC 9,485.00 CARD CENTER 717.09 CENTURY LINK 264.42 CINTAS CORPORATION 126.28 CLUBB, BONNIE 85.95 COBB OIL CO 15,777.50 COMBUSTION CONTROL 3,153.75 COX SANITATION & RECY 25.00 DES MOINES CO COMM SERV 746.90 DIRECTV 73.48 DOUDS STONE 122,273.88 ELLIOTT OIL CO 1,989.00 FARMER, MARGE 278.28 FARMERS COOP ASSOC 975.00 FIRST RESOURCES 5,599.80 FRANKLIN COVEY 65.73 GLAXOSMITHKLINE 400.10 GRANT, SCOTT 150.00 H & M FARM & HOME 38.01 HADLEY, MICHAEL C 508.35 HD SUPPLY WHITE CAP 227.94 HILLCREST FAMILY SERV 3,191.13 IDEAL READY MIX CO 458.00 ISG FIELD SERVICES 18,160.63 ITSAVVY LLC 4,210.40 JEFFERSON CO SHERIFF 61.00 JENNINGS, BRENT 93.29 KEMPF, MARGARET 342.16 KEOKUK CO ASSESSOR 20.00 KEOKUK CO HEALTH CTR 32.00 KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT 104.72 KESWICK, CITY OF 99.09 KLEIN, LYNN ELLEN 150.00
KLEIN, STEVEN & ANDRIA 350.00 LANKFORD, WENDY 279.76 LLOYD MCCONNELL DAVIS 243.09 MAIL SERVICES 292.33 MCKESSON MED SURGICAL 555.32 MESSERSCHMITT, LAVADA 133.12 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CO 1,620.80 MILLER, PAT SNAKENBERG128.44 MINKS FOUST, KATHY 317.72 MMIT 143.16 MODERN COOP TELEPHONE 346.80 MOORE, JANICE 109.20 MOYSON RESOURCES 975.00 NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOC 112.00 NORTH ENGLISH TELEPHONE 821.60 O HALLORAN INT 273.95 OFFICE CENTER 143.81 PHELPS AUTO SUPPLY 1,078.32 POMP’S TIRE SERVICE 1,109.94 POSTMASTER 170.00 POWESHIEK CO SHERIFF 4,690.00 QUILL CORPORATION 109.00 RAMADA NW INN & SUITES 61.60 RESERVE ACCOUNT 6,000.00 SCHROEDER, JOHN E 51.50 SCOTT CO SHERIFF 25.16 SHIVEHATTERY INC 988.50 SIACC 1,552.87 SIEREN, JIM 150.00 SIGOURNEY TURBO WASH 240.00 SIGOURNEY, CITY OF 518.84 SINCLAIR TRACTOR 146.48 STANGL LAW OFFICE 85.30 STOUTNER, BRUCE S TR 150.00 STOUTNER, GLADYS G TR 150.00 TENCO INDUSTRIES 2,576.83 THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA 139.96 TRUE VALUE 27.98 US CELLULAR 437.32 WAECHTER, MARILYN 81.12 WAPELLO CO SHERIFF 42.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT 7,846.67 WHITE, MISTY 126.00 WINDSTREAM 2,590.67 WOOD, DARYL 133.65 ZEP SALES & SERVICE 99.56 TOTAL $428,299.97 SK46
Keota City Council Minutes NOVEMBER 7, 2016 The Keota City Council met on November 7, 2016, at city hall.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Anthony Cansler. Council members answering roll call were Davis, Greiner, Westendorf and Conrad.Hill arrived after roll call was taken. City employee present was Osweiler. Slaubaugh was on vacation and Officer Conrad attended the funeral of a fallen officer. Dan Flynn; Cort Winegard; Colleen Winegard; John Butters, The Washington Evening Journal; and Amie Van Patten, The Keota Eagle; were also in attendance. Motion was made by Westendorf to approve the agenda, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Westendorf, seconded by Davis to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Colleen and Cort Winegard addressed the council about taking down the house they purchased at 206 South Ellis with the city’s revitalization program. They have plans to build a garage on that lot once the house is removed. The council had no concerns with their plans and agreed to proceed with city’s program by giving them the agreement to review and sign. Once the agreement is returned to city hall than it will be on the next agenda for approval. They inquired about the removal of the trees on their property and if the city would help with them, too. They were informed that the city will not help pay for the removal of the trees, but may be able to assist with them getting out to the city’s compost site. The council will have Slaubaugh address their questions with them once he is back from vacation. Jim Dickinson was unable to attend the meeting but left information about the difference between the 2009 and 2015 International Property Maintenance Codes. The council tabled this item until the next council meeting. Copies of the information will be given to each member for review. There was no public work’s report due to Slaubaugh being on vacation. Cort Winegard asked about the condition of the road, South Ellis, that runs in front of his house and if the city has it on next year’s road repair list. The council will forward this question on to Slaubaugh and have him address it with Winegard when he is back from vacation. Officer Conrad submitted the following written report for the police department. He issued nine citations: three speed/alterative enforcement and six sex abuse 2nd degree class B felonies. He had twenty-six complaints/service calls: theft, two sex offenses, disorderly conduct, three other criminal violations, seven assist/service, two attempt to locate, misc. complaints, misc. no officer, animal, three livestock, abandon vehicle, domestic abuse and two harassment. The mayor asked what the livestock complaint/concerns were, but will clarify it with Officer Conrad at a later date. Officer Conrad will be asked to make sure that only the maximum number of chickens are being kept in city limits per property. Motion was made by Greiner, seconded by Westendorf to approve the written police department’s report. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Davis to approve Resolution 2016-22: A Resolution Approving the Hourly Rate for City Employee(s) Starting December 1, 2016, and Overtime Compensation; Conrad seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis, Conrad, Westendorf & Greiner; “Nays”-None. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad to approve Resolution 2016-23: A Resolution Approving the Sale of Two Cemetery Lots to Wendy & Bill Reibold; Davis seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis, Conrad,
Westendorf & Greiner; “Nays”-None. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. The Libertyville Savings Bank would like to hang banners on the poles beside their building celebrating that they were voted one of the Des Moines Register’s Top Work Places in Iowa. The council agreed to this as long they are able to remove them if a sign/banner needs to be hung to promote the community in its place. Motion was made by Westendorf to approve LSB hanging their banners on the poles beside their building, Conrad seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler asked the council for topics they would like in the newsletter that will be going out at the end of November. Osweiler was given five topics to add to the other three she already had. She will draft the newsletter and present it for approval at the next council meeting. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the October financial presented below, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. FUND
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LIBRARY CD 38597.90 38597.90 LIBRARY CD 2 30365.97 30365.97 SEWER CD 142398.69 142398.69 SEWER VEH CD 19759.75 19759.75 WATER CD 66475.08 66475.08 WATER VEH CD 412.16 412.16 DARE 423.10 423.10 POLICE FORFEITURE 772.49 772.49 GEN FD INV 1429.97 0.18 1430.15 GEN FD LIBR INV 4913.86 1.63 1.00 4914.49 LIB BUILDING 1287.69 0.16 1287.85 LIB MEMORIALS 301.39 301.39 PERPETUAL CARE FUND 5616.69 0.72 5617.41 POLICE VEHICLE INV 12391.57 1.58 12393.15 PARK & CEM VEH 7496.69 0.95 7497.64 CITY HALL BLDG RPR 15963.14 2.03 15965.17 CIVIL DEFENSE FU 3132.26 0.40 3132.66 TENNIS COURT PARK 179.84 0.02 179.86 WILSON MEMORIAL LIB 17337.51 2.21 17339.72 T&A METER INV 22355.01 2.85 22357.86 SIDEWALK SAVINGS 9479.40 9479.40 WTR VEH SAVINGS 14491.37 14491.37 WTR TWR MAIN SAVINGS 6506.61 6506.61 SEWER VEH SAVINGS 6012.35 6012.35 SNOW EQUIPMENT SAVINGS 2500.99 2500.99 CHECKING 275460.86 195077.90 62943.08 407595.68 GENERAL 111444.06 24736.08 TRANS. IN TRANS. OUT DARE 0 0 ROAD USE 11112.45 5256.78 TRANS. IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 22417.2 6260.02
DEBT SERVICE 4769.63 0 CAPITAL IMPROV RESER 4649.37 0 LIBRARY 87.87 4283.35 TRANS. IN LIBRARY MUSEUM 0 WATER 27602.8514246.24 TRANS. IN TRANS. OUT CP. WTR. TRTMNT. PLANT 0 0 TRANS. IN CP. WTR. TOWER 0 0 TRANS. IN CP. WTR. MAIN DAVIS ST 0 0 TRANS. IN CP. WTR MAIN BROAD/ DAVIS 0 1071.47 UTILITY DEPOSITS 202.85 81.68 TRANS. IN TRANS. OUT SEWER 12768.26 6603.73 TRANS. IN SEWER EXT-BROADWAY 0 0 TRANS. IN SEWER PLANT UPGRADE 0 1521.44 TRANS. IN TOTAL 195054.54 64060.79 TOTAL T.I. 0 TOTAL T.O. 0 Motion was made by Conrad to approve the payment of bills listed below, Greiner seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler asked that she be able to take a few off the morning of November 18th. The council agreed to this request, but ask that she post it. The council asked that letters be sent to two property owners about their dangerous trees and two other property owners about their dangerous buildings. A letter was submitted by C. Erwin addressing a complaint she had with the junk her neighbors are keeping by the road. The council advised Osweiler to send them a letter to have it removed or Officer Conrad will cite them for the violation. Osweiler was told to send the owner of the apartments at 510 North Davis a letter about their trash not being kept in bags and blowing onto neighboring properties. E. McGuire spoke with Greiner concerning her name being brought up in council meetings concerning Officer Conrad and his job performance. She offered to submit a letter clarifying that she has no issue with Officer Conrad or the way he does his job, but was informed it would not be needed. Mayor Cansler received an e-mail from the attorney R. Michael concerning inquires that have not been addressed from the letter sent on September 29, 2016, from attorney L. Helling. He read the letter out loud and had the council respond to each question: 1. No final action, 2. There was no vote taken. The council told the mayor he can talk with the city attorney, Janice Becker, and there were no objections from the council, 3. Closed session did not comply on the 19th of September. The law was unclear, which is why it took place, 4. No vote was taken. A discussion took place after the closed session about how they would respond but nothing was voted on, and 5. There was no action taken. Davis asked what the next step will be once these responses are sent to R. Michael. Mayor Cansler said he didn’t know but this is between the attorney’s now and the city will wait to be advises on what the next step will be, if any is needed. Motion was made by Hill seconded by Wes-
tendorf to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M.The next regular scheduled council meeting will be on November 21, 2016, in city hall at 6:30 p.m. There will be employee evaluations for Frederick and Slaubaugh at the start of the meeting with anticipated closed session, the rest of the meeting is anticipated to start at 7 p.m. MAYOR ANTHONY CANSLER ATTEST: CITY CLERK NIKI OSWEILER CITY OF KEOTA NOVEMBER 7, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR PERIOD OCTOBER 18, 2016 -NOVEMBER 7, 2016 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE $228.30 UTL. BILLS & 2 ROLLS OF STAMPS NORMA J RICHARDSON, PAYROLL $38.59 PAYROLL BAUGHMAN, MELINDA, PAYROLL $69.12 BYERS, NANCY, PAYROLL $290.96 CONRAD, DOUGLAS L., PAYROLL $1,719.88 FREDERICK, CRAIG, PAYROLL $1,140.31 HAMMES, TOMISHA, PAYROLL $823.14 OSWEILER, NICOLE, PAYROLL $1,096.69 SLAUBAUGH, KEVIN L., PAYROLL $1,280.12 ALLEN HOPP $100.00 UTL. DEP REFUND FOR NONDLQ 1 Y $4,351.18 ALLIANT ENERGY OCT GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR ALL D $1,200.00 AUDITOR, STATE OF IOWA 2017 PERIODIC EXAM FEE $100.00 BARBARA DOHERTY UTL. DEP REFUND FOR NONDELQ 1Y $499.52 BARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY 2 CUSTOM SIGNS FOR RECREATION $100.00 CASH PETTY CASH FOR POSTAGE $249.04 COUNTY LINE MART, LLC FUEL FOR POLICE, SWR AND POLIC COX SANITATION & RECYCLING $2,976.75 OCT GRBG & RECYCLING, BAGS, DU $118.32 DERIN SANDERS UTL. DEP REFUND $1,282.33 FARMERS CO-OP ASSN OCT. FUEL, TIRES & POSTAGE FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA $1,178.76 WTR FALL CONFERENCE $6,129.68 GENUS TRAILHEAD DESIGN & ENGINEERING JAMES WATERHOUSE CONSTRUCTION $1,375.00 TRAIL HEAD DEVELOPMENT JIM DICKINSON $280.00 7 HOUSING INSPECTIONS $5.96 KEOTA EAGLE FOODS ANIMAL SUPPLIES $11,493.53 KEOTA FIRE DEPT. 2016/2017 CONTRIBUATION KEVIN SLAUBAUGH $19.26 MEAL REIMBURSMENT FOR CONFEREN $6,427.60 LYLE EARTHWORKS LLC TRAIL HEAD WORK MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP. $323.07 OCT. PUBLISHING $114.65 NICOLE OSWEILER MILEAGE REMBURSEMENT FOR CONFR $70.01 SITLER’S SUPPLIES, INC. LIGHT BULBS $95.98 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN COPY PAPER $498.50 STATE HYGIENIC LAB OCT WTR & SWR SAMPLE TEST $187.59 US CELLULAR OCT ALL DEPT CELL PHONES $40.03 VERIZON POLICE HOT SPOT $289.79 VISION AG TEMPO, TURF, MAP, POTASH FOR P $2,764.44 IPERS OCT RETIRMENT ALL EMPLOYEES $51.74 EFPT-AUTO W/DRAW 2ND HALF OCT SS/MED/FED W/HOLD $49,009.84 TOTAL K46
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Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92. Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity Parish
109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung - 641-6223426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-636-3883 Office hours are - Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: stmarysgrnyia@telecom.net. On Saturdays before the start of the 4 p.m. Mass, at either Saint Mary or Holy Trinity, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3 – 3:30 p.m.
United Church of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – face book page Sunday Worship Service - 9:00 AM Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 AM (3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Sunday, November 20 – Liturgist: Duane Sprouse Usher: Larry Sanders Greeters: Syd & John Durst & Sarah & Aaron Lyle Candle Lighters: Sarah & Aaron Lyle Musician: Angie Carr Sunday, November 20 - Thanksgiving Service @ 7 PM Musician: Jane Edwards Please bring canned goods or nonperishable items to the service to be placed in a basket in front of sanctuary. Church office will be open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday the week of Thanksgiving.
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.
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
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
Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Sun, August 14 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Communion, followed by fellowship Tuesday, August 16 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, August 21 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship
Richland United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, 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. Joseph
Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
Ss. Joseph and Cabrini
Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday
Keota CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, November 16 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole grain toast, orange smiles, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden spinach salad, seasoned peas (9-12), French garlic bread, fresh grapes Thursday, November 17 Breakfast: Whole grain pastry, fresh mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Taco salad, whole grain tortilla chips with salsa, refried beans, cinnamon puff, pineapple tidbits Friday, November 18 Breakfast: Yogurt, whole grain chocolate chip muffin, pears, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Cream chicken on a biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans, orange wedges Monday, November 21 Breakfast: Whole grain French toast stick, applesauce, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Hamburger on a bun, leaf lettuce and tomato, sweet potato fries, fruit cocktail, rice crispy bar Tuesday, November 22 Breakfast: Whole grain cinnamon roll, mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Macaroni and cheese, meat balls, seasoned peas, whole wheat bread and jelly, fresh carrots, apple wedges Wednesday, November 23 Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, string cheese, apples, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Chili, whole grain corn chips, cauliflower and cucumbers, cinnamon roll, orange smilies
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Keota Music Boosters Birthday Calendar November 9- November 15 November 9- Justin Hultman, Stacey Sheetz, Mary Vittetoe, Barb Wehr, M/M Dave Hobscheidt M/M Gary Wickencamp November 10- Janette Conrad, Ruby Walters, Larry Sondag, M/M Scot Westendorf November 11- Jesse Aller, Cameron Fagen, Katelyn Hammen, Maci Mae Russell, Cash Barta, Cindy Snedigar November 12- Kristi Beneke, Caleb Morgan, Genevieve Schoofs, Roger Richardson, Aspen S i e r e n , April Altenhofen November 13- Paige Sieren, M/M Bill Cady November 14- Olivia Berg, Lauren Edwards, Jackson Beneke, Branden Hyman, Matthew Hyman, Elysha Lyle, Jerry Sheetz November 15- Deana Berg
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Holy Trinity Thanksgiving Mass Holy Trinity will be hosting a Thanksgiving Mass on November 23 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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Obituaries Virginia I. (Moody) Carlson-Kusch Virginia I. (Moody) Carlson-Kusch 94, of Dunnellon, Florida and Lake Geneva, WI died Thursday November 10, 2016 at The Hospice of Marion-Legacy House, Ocala, FL. Born November 12, 1921 on a farm in Washington County near Keota, IA. Daughter of Dale A. and Marjorie Irene Derby Moody. United in marriage to Jerome E. Carlson on May 11, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1989, then united in marriage to Lloyd C. Kusch on December 31, 1992 in Macon, GA. And he died September 28, 2009. Virginia was a graduate of Keota High School and attended business school. She faithfully served the Lord as Sunday School teacher and volunteer. Virginia reflected the character of her Lord throughout her life, as a wife, mother and devoted grandmother. She was an Iowa girl at heart and her love for gardening and cooking reflected her passion for life. Her family finds comfort and joy knowing she is with Jesus and so many loved ones who have gone before. She is survived by her four children; eldest Ron Carlson and
wife Betty of Muscatine, IA, eldest daughter Carol (Carlson) Lefler and husband Vern of Dunnellon, FL. youngest son, Frederick Carlson and wife Cherl of Oconomowoc, WI and youngest daughter, Deborah (Carlson) Heitmann and husband Wayne of Dubuque, IA. Step children Judy and Buddy Kusch. 13 beloved Grandchildren, 24 precious great grandchildren, 13 adorable great grandchildren. A sister Sharon (Moody) Wellington. Also preceded in death by her parents, a grandson James Buccieri, great grandson Michael Buccieri, stepson Ronnie Kusch and a brother Bob Moody. Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday November 19, 2016 at the Steinke Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Pastor Sal Massa officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Geneva. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to the time of service. In lieu of flowers, Virginia Kusch would prefer donations to the Wounded Warriors or Chuck Swindoll ministry, Insight for Living. For Online Obituary and guest registry go to www.steinkefuneralhomeinc.com.
How to teach kids to be philanthropic Introducing children to charity early in their lives can lay a foundation of philanthropy that lasts a lifetime. The more kids witness charitable giving, the more likely they are to embrace charity as they grow up. Teaching children that it is better to give than to receive can be challenging, but it’s never too early to instill philanthropic feelings in a child. In order to help young children understand what it means to be charitable, try these ideas.
Open a dialogue A study from the United Nations Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found simply talking to children about giving increased the likelihood that children would give by 20 percent. Being specific makes a difference in getting the message out there. For example, rather than mentioning we have to give because it makes the world a better place, explain how donating food will help feed the less fortunate who cannot afford to feed themselves. Lead by example Call the children over when you are doing something that pertains to philanthropy. Show them checks being written to help various nonprofits, or include them in outings that involve volunteer work.
Look for easy ways to give Charity doesn’t require a large amount of money or substantial effort, and starting with something simple can make for a great introduction to charity. Begin with small projects kids can embrace and understand. Spend time going through clothes that no longer fit and make a trip to a charitable clothing drive or collection bin. Bring your child to a clothing store or toy store and pick out an item that can be donated to a less fortunate child. This way he or she can participate firsthand. Help out neighbors Being charitable doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money or even putting together material things. It can involve donating time
to others who may need assistance. Service-oriented projects, such as raking leaves, baking cookies or taking in elderly neighbors’ garbage pails, are all types of charity. Children can become friendly and play with other children who may have a parent serving in the military or support someone who has special needs. Get involved with pets Animals and children seem a perfect match, and one charitable effort kids may embrace is helping animals. Bring food or pet supplies to a shelter or the local humane society. Allow children to interact with the animals they are helping. There are many ways to acclimate children to charitable living, and doing so may lay the foundation for a rewarding life.
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Students were able to use their art skills to go over the monument.
Fifth and Sixth grade tour monument Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Mr. Wenger led the fifth and sixth grade classes to the Veteran’s monument on November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day. Before going to the monument, the students were able to learn about the his-
The fifth and sixth grade classes at the memorial.
tory of Taps through a short film. While at the monument, the students were able to do an etching of names or items on the monument in order to take home as a souvenir, as well as discuss the different flags displayed and talk about the representation of each.
Veterans in Ag Program helps Veterans get started in farming Paul Havran smiles from behind a largedeskinhisWestDesMoinesoffice. “I’m not the normal face of a beginning farmer,” said Havran, a master sergeant in the Iowa Air National Guard. “But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been pursuing that dream all my life. Since I was nine years old I’ve wanted to own land. I just grew up thinking that everyone wanted to own land and farm.” Havran grew up in south central Iowa, helping his grandfather with chores. They gathered eggs, raised chickens and always had farm fresh beef on the table. “I always thought about how peaceful that was and how I wanted that same connection to the land,” Havran said. “That want was always there – an itch I just couldn’t quite scratch.” At the same time he was dream-
ing of owning a farm, Havran started to put his plan in motion. “I wanted to join the military, get a degree from Drake University, retire at 40 and own 1,000 acres by the age of 50,” Havran said. “That was my plan at age nine. I’m fortunate, I’ve met just about all those goals. “This summer we closed on 40 acres near Milo. It’s not quite 1,000 acres, but it’s where I start.” The Plan to Own a Farm Havran’s plan was always in place in his mind, the trick was putting it into motion. He joined the United States Marine Corps, spending six years as a platoon sergeant. After leaving the Marines and earning his degree (both a bachelors and master’s from Drake), he settled into a job teaching religion at Saint Pius X School. The military
came calling once again in 2006 and Havran has been working for the Iowa Air National Guard ever since. Having served his country and earned a college degree, Havran has now turned his attention to the final checkmark on his list – owning and farming land. While he knew where he wanted to go, he needed a little help figuring out how to get started. “The first piece for me was sitting down with the staff with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beginning Farmer Center,” Havran said. “They provide legal assistance right away and give you the materials you need to move forward.” The Beginning Farmer Center was created by the Iowa Legislature in 1994 to focus exclusively on the needs and issues facing beginning farmers. The center also works to match
Help through the Beginning Farmer Center Having a plan when they leave the service is something that is stressed to active military members. Ideally, those leaving the military will know what they want their next chapter to look like. “In the military we are taught to set a goal and work toward that goal,” Havran said. “In the Air Force we are told to look 5, 10 years down range and see what needs to be done to get to that goal. It’s the same thing in farming.” Getting from knowing what you want to do to being able to do it, that’s the challenge. “Dave (Baker) sits down with you and helps you look at how to start the process, how to get into a niche,” Havran said. “Most guys can’t write a $300,000 check for a cow/calf herd. A lot of people think you can only get a farm by having it handed down to you. That’s not true and that’s where Dave comes in to help you find other options.” Baker and the Beginning Farmer Center have a variety of tools to help veterans take those next steps down their chosen path. The AgLink matching program can be used to introduce those who want to get into
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farming to a current farmer hoping to find a successor to take over the farm business. Currently, the Beginning Farmer Center has a database of over 600 farmers in the AgLink system who are looking for a farm to take over. That process can be slow, as only 40-45 current farmers are looking for someone to take over their operation. Baker also helps veterans pursuing a career in farming think about questions they need to ask themselves. Where are you going to live? What housing options are available? If a spouse is looking for an off-farm job, will any be available? Where is the nearest school? Nearest hospital? These are all questions that must be thought through before taking on the responsibility of an ag business. Baker is working with 60 veterans as they work to transition from a military career to running a farming operation. The Veterans in Ag program also offers peer working groups for veterans, with over a dozen farmers working together to learn and grow their businesses. The Veterans in Ag program also helps connect those wanting to get into agribusiness with mentors who can help ease the transition into farming. For Havran, that mentor is Donnie Hunerdosse, someone who has donated his time and equipment to help Havran’s operation get started. Growing Together While talking with Baker, Havran shared his ideas to grow his cow/ calf operation. He was looking for a place to grow alfalfa and bale it. Baker knew his church in Waukee had extra land and put Havran in contact with church leadership. The crop he harvests from that land is now used as feed for his cows. “Little by little you grow your operation,” Baker said. “We just try to help connect the dots. “I want veterans who are interested in farming to sit with me and tell me about their business plan. That can scare some people off but we start with what the veteran wants to do and what they enjoy doing. I try to help them figure out what their options are and how to generate revenue. If you need income to support your family, then you have to generate revenue.”
Both Baker and Havran see a natural attraction between agriculture and veterans.“Agriculture offers a great amount of independence,” Baker said. “Farmers have the freedom to do what they want, when they want. Many enjoy being outside and working with their hands. For many it is also getting back to their roots, being around people they grew up with, their friends and neighbors.” Farming also requires the support of the most important community – the family. Havran’s wife Renee has been at his side for 30 years, working together to make the dream of owning land and operating a successful farm business a reality. The couple’s children, Elisha and Taylor, are also heavily invested and hope to one day take over the farm and continue its legacy. “Farming keeps families together, everyone has to be united toward the same goal,” Havran said. “That is something veterans are accustomed to and understand.” The End Result Havran’s agricultural adventure is just beginning. He secured his first 40 acres near Milo in south central Iowa with the help of Dave Baker and the Veterans in Ag program, John Baker, an attorney-at-law and administrator with the Beginning Farmer Center, and a Farm Service Agency (FSA) microloan. That land will be the home to his growing cow/calf operation; another FSA loan will allow him to purchase additional Black Angus cows and bring his herd to a dozen. “Farming provides an internal peace,” Havran said. “Farmers have an ethic of care and conservation of the land and I see that for the next generation. That’s the biggest element that links all of us together. It’s a hard work ethic but it’s also going above and beyond what you need to be doing. It’s your time that you are putting in but it’s also what you see in the future and someday that future will get passed down to your family.” For more information about the Beginning Farmer Center and the Veterans in Ag program, visit www. extension.iastate.edu/bfc or contact the center at (877) BFC-1999 or bfc@ iastate.edu.
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Sigourney-Keota has several players honored with All-District selections after great season Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY- The Sigourney-Keota Savage Cobras had a great season finishing 8-2 overall and second place in their District. Recently the All-District team was released, and not surprisingly was full of Cobras. SK had four First Team All-District selections as well as three Second Team All-District selections. They also had four players named Honorable Mention. SK was also honored with Avery Moore being named the Offensive MVP of the District and Noah Boender being named Defensive-Line MVP. Head coach Jared Jensen was also named the CO-Coach of the Year with Regina’s Marv Cook. All the honors bestowed upon this SK program are very much deserved and a testament to the hard work and sacrifice each and every one of these young men and coaches displayed all season long. Head coach Jared Jensen was very humble when asked about winning Co-Coach of the year honors for the District saying; “I am honored to be nominated by the district coaches for this award again this season. Anytime you get put up for something like this it is a true testament to the great assistant coaches and a great group of kids. To be in this situation you obviously have to winning football games. Coach Cook has a great thing going at Regina and for other coaches to honor our team as well by nominating me for this award as well is very humbling and gratifying. We as a coaching staff and a team just try to get better each week and find ways to win games.” Coach Jensen also talked about his team as a whole and the players he was lucky enough to have coached this past season, “I feel great about how our season went as a whole. From the time we started in August and played our first game to the time we finished the season we took advantage of each practice and each game and grew as a team and family. There was really no point in the season that there were any outside distractions or headaches that hindered our ability as a team. We had great leadership and the leaders kept the team motivated to succeed. We had a few key injuries week 4 during the Regina game, and we had kids step up into big rolls and we, as a team, never missed a beat. That shows the type of team we had. Losing our starting tailback/middle linebacker and our starting weak side linebacker the same week, our kids responded took on different rolls, and kept playing football. It gave certain players the ability to flourish in different positions and made us a more diverse team. There was no letdown, our kids grew closer and had each other’s backs. That is when you know you have a great team. When we got those players back after three weeks they filled back in nicely and we were able to get everyone back in their original position. We gained depth and ex-
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Avery Moore All-Dist. MVP (offensive). perience with them out which helped us down the stretch.” Here is the list of players selected to the various All-District teams from SK. 1st Team All-District: Senior Avery Moore was a tremendous focal point of the Cobras offense, defense, special teams and well just about everything else that he was asked to do. He was well deserving of the Districts Offensive MVP award this season. His return to Sigourney H.S. this past season by way of Albia was a shot of adrenaline for a program that had just lost a prolific running back with Peyton Crawford. Avery’s overall importance to his team may be second to none in class 1A. Moore averaged a ridiculous 11.2 yards per carry, with 1509 rushing yards on the season. He also scored 21 rushing touchdowns to go with his five receiving and three total return (punt and interception) touchdowns, giving him 29 total touchdowns on the year. Moore had 428 receiving yards, posting 35.7 yards per catch. He also had over 30 tackles on the year and three interceptions. He had 80 return yards from his interceptions, including that touchdown which was a 70-yard scamper against Pekin. Moore also had 363 punt return yards on only 15 returns,
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an average of 24 yards per return. Avery even had 200 kick return yards on eleven attempts. This will be the first of many post-season awards that Moore has earned this season for SK. Senior Noah Boender was equally important on both sides of the ball. He was the Districts Defensive-Line MVP, and could have been named the same on the other side of the ball. He was a tremendous force up front on either side of the ball, and a leader by example through his play. Boender led his team in tackles with 48.5, he also had 11 tackles for loss. He also accumulated three sacks he also had two fumble recoveries and an interception, which he returned for a very memorable touchdown against Wilton. Boender was a pivotal piece to the all-important offensive line with SK’s single-wing offense. He was asked to do a lot and guys like Moore, Luke Greiner, and Carson Crawford were able to put up big numbers because of the guys like Noah Boender up front and their impressive work ethic. Luke Greiner in his second full season as SK’s QB/Spinback had another successful campaign. He improved both running and throwing the ball, and he improved on the defensive side of the ball as well, putting in a very nice season for the Cobras. His successes, both statistically and as a
leader for this talented SK team, was rewarded with his selection to the All-District First Team. Greiner had 531 passing yards with six touchdown passes. Luke also put up 871 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns on the ground. Greiner had 23 official tackles, although it seemed like he was always in on the play, similar to Noah Boener. Greiner also had three interceptions at defensive back and over 130 kick return yards on eight attempts. Luke will return next season and try to continue his enormous success at SK. Senior Cooper Greiner had a terrific season on both sides of the ball as well for SK. Cooper was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball with 5.5 sacks and six total tackles for loss to go with a fumble recovery and several passes knocked down at the line due to his incredible athletic ability at defensive end. Cooper also did a fantastic job up front helping the Cobras accumulate well over 2,500 rushing yards as a team this season. His awesome play helped SK dominate the offensive and defensive line of scrimmage for much of the season. 2nd Team All-District Senior Will Magill was a magnet at defensive back for interceptions this season, accumulating five with
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his tremendous play. He also had several pass break-ups and was an all-around good defensive back for the Cobras this season. Magill added over 20 tackles to the season, and did a good job coming up and helping with the run on top of his excellent pass defense. Alec Schuster had a great season despite missing several games, as Coach Jensen alluded to earlier. Schuster was second on the team in tackles with 37 and had six tackles for loss including one and a half sacks. Schuster also had four fumble recoveries and wrecked havoc on the opposing teams quarterback all season from his linebacker position. Sophomore Carson Crawford also missed some time due to an injury, but he was very productive when he was healthy and able to go. He also was a major contributor on both sides of the ball. Offensively he was a between the tackles, grind it out runner to compliment Moore’s speed. Crawford had 708 yards on the ground and nine touchdowns for the Cobras. He also accumulated 27 tackles and two sacks on defense from the linebacker spot. Crawford will transition into the lead back next season and see a lot more carries than the 135 he saw this season, with Moore carrying the ball 135 times as well graduating. All-District Honorable Mention Honorable Mention saw three seniors and a underclassmen be selected for SK. They were all very deserving of this selection and all the seniors, as a whole including these three athletes will be very much missed next season. Ben Appleget, Tanner Bos and Cian Borra all were selected, along with Mac Conrad the only player who will be returning from this group next season. Borra did an excellent job taking over the kicking job mid-way through the season and made extra points look easy for SK. Conrad was excellent on both sides of the ball, but especially helping out upfront on the offensive line. Appleget did a fantastic job doing the hard work of a blocking/fullback, as well as playing linebacker defensively. Bos was great up front as well on the offensive and defensive line for the Cobras with his tremendous play.
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SK Jr. High football wrap-up SIGOURNEY-KEOTA- 7th grade finished with a record of 2-3-1, The kids really worked hard throughout the season and got better as we went, we tied Mid Prairie 0 - 0 the last game of the season. The kids’ really learned a lot and improved from the different rules they played in 5th & 6th tackle to learn the game of football. Hopefully the kids grow and get stronger over the next year as they will be a good group to look forward to again, Coach Lee Crawford. 8th grade finished the season with a tough loss at Grinnell, I really felt the last two years the kids bought
into the offense as this group the last two years ran no single wing, we ran a high tempo spread pistol shotgun offense in which we passed the ball 75% of the time, we got a lot more kids involved and a couple games we had 8 different kids score points. Our offense improved from last year averaging 15 points a game to 47 points a game this year. As they finish their JH football career winning 8 games. We will really miss this group and we wish them all the luck in the other sports they participate in and next year in
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7th Grade Roster: Coaches Lee Crawford & Dan Stout. Cade Streigle, Ethan Shifflett, Cade Molyneux, Bo Schmidt, Levi Crawford, Evan Dawson, Peyton Hammes, Dominic Bennsmiller, Aiden Schuster, Jackson Droz, Caden Clarahan, Anthony Westendorf, Dakota Detweiler, Drew Sieren, Grant Garman, Zach Smithart, Sammy Greiner. Photo by Jeni Harter.
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Eagles have three girls honored with All-Conference selections in volleyball Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor KEOTA- The Keota Eagles had a rough, but hard-fought, volleyball season. However, some of their girls were honored with their selection to the SICL Conference All-District team. The Eagles had two girls selected to the Honorable Mention team, Erin Chalupa and Mallory Woltering, and one girl be named a Golden Award winner, Olivia Sieren. The Golden Award only being
handed out to three student athletes throughout the conference. it is an award that goes to a student athlete who was limited this season in playing time due to an injury for part of the season, and would have been major contributors if not for their injuries. Junior Olivia Sieren was a terrific teammate despite dealing with ailments early this past season, and was very deserving of this award. She was able to only play in eight sets, but she will look to step back into a huge
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role on next years squad. Erin Chalupa, a senior, was a tremendous leader for the Eagles this season. She was a stat sheet stuffer night in and night out for the Eagles posting very nice statistics on the season. Chalupa finished with 157 digs, 41 kills and had a serve percentage of 92% efficiency. She also contributed nine assists and two aces. Another senior, Mallory Woltering, was named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention team. Woltering had 50 digs, seven kills, 11 aces and six assists on the season. She was also a terrific team leader and made a lot of hustle plays that don’t necessarily end up on the stat sheet each night.
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