Logan Herald-Observer 10-27-2010

CHILI COOKOFF Whether your taste runs to hot, mild, spicy, runny or thick, its time to grab your spoon and get to the annual Logan Kiwanis Club chili cookoff. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 7 at the Logan Community Center. If you would like to enter your recipe contact Kiwanis president Clint McDonald at 712-216-0265.

There is no fee for admission, but a free-will offering is encouraged.

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA

THE LOGAN

Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com OCTOBER 27, 2010

VOLUME 126, ISSUE 44

SHORT TAKES

Council talks trash at Oct. 18th meeting

CAN COLLECTION SITE As a fundraiser for postprom, the Lo-Ma junior class has a can collection bin available at the Logan Mini Mart parking lot.

RUMMAGE/ FOOD SALE The Logan Methodist Church is sponsoring a rummage and food sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 6 at the church.

Coffee and goodies at 8:30.

CHURCH DINNER Annual roast beef dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 13 at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. Free will offering.

FCCLA FUNDRAISER Lo-Ma FCCLA is selling fruit, meat and cheese through Nov. 1. Items will be delivered the first week of Dec. Contact sponsor Deneen Healey at school at 644-2250 or email dhealey@lomaschools.org to place an order. Profits are used to adopt a family during the holidays, the winter formal dance, and district and state STAR events dues.

TRUNK OR TREAT AT TWO CHURCHES The Mondamin Church of Christ and Little Sioux Church of Christ will each be holding a “Trunk or Treat” in each churches parking lot at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 31. Trick or treaters are invited to stop by for treats as they make their rounds. Will be inside if too cold.

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Mary Darling Editor

Early voting out pacing last General Election Mary Darling Editor After countless speeches, community events, parades, and campaigning, candidates for office in the general election will see if it was all-worthwhile come Election Day Nov. 2.

“Harrison County is experiencing an increase in early voting from the general election held four years ago,” said Harrison County Auditor Susan Bonham.

“The Auditor’s office has processed approximately 850 voters so far and I expect that number to reach as high as 1,200 by Election Day.” Harrison County has two contests generating a great deal of this interest. With Larry King declining to run for another term as Harrison County Supervisor, many people showed interest in the position. With two seats open, Democrats on the ballot are Russ Kurth and Norma Coret and Republicans, incumbent Bob Smith and Walter Utman.

Another race creating a great deal of attention is that of Harrison County Treasurer.

Vicki Argotsinger, the present Treasurer, announced her retirement, which brought several candidates to the table in the primary election. Heather Edney was the lone Democrat but the winner representing the Republican Party, Renee King, was decided after the Republican Convention was reconvened after the primary, due to no candi-

date receiving the majority of the vote. Sandy Royer, dropped out during the convention with King determined the winner.

Royer later placed her name on the ballot, running as an Independent for the position.

Harrison County Recorder, Lorie Thompson (REP) and Harrison County Attorney, Jennifer Mumm (DEM) are running unopposed.

SEE ELECTION Page 4

Candidates air views at public forum Oct. 21st

LO-MA PLAY Lo-Ma students will perform the comedy, “The Curious Savage,” at Lo-Ma School Nov. 5 and 6. Tickets may be purchased at the school. Call 644-2250 for more information.

BALLOON LAUNCH Hundreds of balloons will be released across Iowa Nov. 6 including 2 p.m., at Logan to raise awareness for children waiting to be adopted. It will take place at Encompass, 201 East Seventh Street.

All candidates for Harrison County Supervisor and Harrison County Treasurer answered questions at the Political Forum Oct. 21 sponsored by the Logan Herald-Observer and Woodbine Twiner.

Photo: Mary Darling

Mary Darling Editor Questions at the public forum, Oct. 21, ranged from how to fund the repair of county roads and bridges, to how candidates would invest county funds.

The forum, sponsored

by the Logan HeraldObserver and Woodbine Twiner, provided the candidates a chance to meet the public and air their opinions and area voters the opportunity to get a first-hand impression.

All candidates for Harrison County Supervisor and Treasurer took part in the event

No one likes change, but in the battle between trash collection and the alleys in town, the alleys just may come out the victors.

In order to save deteriorating alleys, the Logan City Council is discussing changing alley pickup of trash to street side pickup.

This trash talk drew a group of residents to the Oct. 18 meeting to protest the possible change.

According to the council, the reason behind the proposed change is that the base under the alleys is not strong enough to handle heavy trucks that are now used to pick up trash down the alleys. There would be a 12,000-ton weight restriction.

“Most garbage trucks fall under 16.5 tons empty,” said Logan Police Chief Elmer Smith.

Maxine Lesline, one of the residents present, asked, “What do we do when it snows? How do we get our trash to the front?”

Harriett Brust was concerned with where to put garbage cans when the snow piles up on the streets.

“We can sympathize,” said councilman Skip Johnson. “We are all in the same boat. The alternative is to ruin the alleys. You’ve got to look at the other 360 days of the year when we don’t have snow. The trucks have gotten bigger and are going to ruin the alleys.”

Logan Police Chief Elmer Smith said he had

contacted the garbage haulers and they were all in favor of street side garbage pickup.

Businesses would be exempt, as well as delivery trucks and Frain Trash Hauling since the truck used does not exceed the weight restriction.

Mayor Randy Fetter said the council needed to meet with the trash haulers and see how they may work with the city.

“We will get more information and have it for the next council meeting,” Fetter said.

The council discussed whether or not to apply for the Community Design Program sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation. Five applications from southwest Iowa will be accepted with Iowa West paying half of the application fee of $5,000.

The city would be required to pay the other half.

Council members stated they would like to see a committee formed to develop ideas for beautification projects for Logan. The council took no action on the application.

November 8 at 6:45 p.m., was set for the public hearing regarding the application for a CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program.

The council reviewed the FY 2009-2010 audit and present water rates and the possibility of charging fees for water turn on and off requests. The council asked city administrator Nedra Fliehe to research what SEE COUNCIL Page 2

Down payment assistance for new Logan homes

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee ballots are available at the County Auditor’s office for the general election Nov. 2.

Voters may stop by the Auditor’s Office and vote in person or send a written request that includes name, birthdate, address and signature to the Auditor’s Office and a ballot will be mailed.Last day for absentee ballots to be mailed is Oct. 29. Call 6442401 for more information.

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including supervisor candidates Norma Coret, Russell Kurth, incumbent Robert Smith and Walter Utman and treasurer candidates Heather Edney, Renee King and Sandy Royer.

Each candidate was given time for an opening SEE FORUM Page 2

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is offering down payment assistance of up to 25 percent of the purchase price of 11 newly constructed singlefamily homes.

This includes three new homes in the city of Logan. These homes are located in lots 6,7, and 8 of Jones Circle on the northern edge of town.

Each of the homes will be split level homes with 1,144 square feet of livable space, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an attached twocar garage. The homes will meet Energy Star and Iowa Green Streets criteria. The homes are currently under construction.

The 25 percent down payment assistance is offered in the form of a fiveyear, forgivable loan that will be used to buy down the amount that is borrowed for the home. After

the home is lived in for five years, the assistance will be forgiven and nothing will be owed back to the program.

The requirements of the program include: you must occupy the home as your primary residence and you must be at or below the median income level for the county. The income levels are based on the number of people in the household and are as shown below: •1 person: $49,300 •2 persons: $56,300 •3 persons: $63,300 •4 persons: $70,400 •5 persons: $76,000 •6 persons: $81,600 If you are interested in the program, you may get an application to purchase the home from participating builders, calling Southwest Iowa Planning Council toll free at 1-800-279-4720 or visiting www.swipco.org.

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COUNCIL: Trash talk FROM PAGE 1 other towns are charging.

Council member Chris Hartwig, also a member of the Logan Chamber, discussed the revamping of the Shiverfest celebration as well as the chamber looking for ideas and options to

continue the annual fireworks display.

“We’d like to keep it, it’s a tradition,” Hartwig said.

“We are looking at options.”

Also discussed were ideas on dealing with the empty storefronts on main street.

Building permits were approved for Marilyn Collins, 207 West Seventh Street, vinyl porch and railing and eight-foot concrete in back for sidewalk and Dean Bratetic, 214 West Fifth Street, 50-square foot mudroom, wood/corn pellet stove.

FORUM: Candidates air views FROM PAGE 1 statement at the forum, which was moderated by Nikki Davis, editor of the Woodbine Twiner.

When treasurer candidates were asked why they were running for office, Edney said it was a chance to give back.

“I grew up here and I want to ensure the survival of the community for future generations. I have an excellent reputation for customer service, I’m dedicated, loyal, dependable, a problem solver and bring new ideas and great experience,” she said.

King said she wanted to continue serving the community.

“I want to continue efficient and high quality customer service. I have strong leadership and am confident,” King said.

Royer said she enjoys her job.

“I work hard and am very good at what I do. I’m personable and able to multi-task, am energetic and confident,” Royer said.

Coret, a candidate for supervisor differed from her three opponents when asked how, with county funds depleted, they intended to repair county roads and bridges.

“Funds are not depleted,” Coret said. “We can get roads and bridges repaired. There is limited money available.”

Coret suggested reviewing all practices and hiring subcontractors.

According to Smith, funding for roads and bridges is not just a problem in Harrison County.

“It’s a problem in 99 counties,” he said. “We need to lobby legislators and the government to increase the gas tax.

Harrison County took a big hit in 2007 in the floods in Missouri Valley.

We did get a lot of FEMA

money but a lot came out of our own coffers. We took another hit with the snowfalls last year, about $400,000 that came out of our budget.”

Utman said there was a need to prioritize.

According to Kurth with the state funds the county gets there isn’t enough to fund replacement of bridges.

“It costs $500,000 to a million to replace a bridge,” Kurth said. “We need to educate voters to lobby the legislature.”

As far as changes they would make in the treasurers office, candidates’ opinions varied slightly.

Edney stressed the importance of cross-training employees so the driver’s license department never needs to be closed.

She also said she would utilize the software program already available, that is not being used.

King said she would keep the drivers license department open all day, every day.

Royer said one of the changes she would make, if elected, is to hire and train a driver’s license employee and back up person.

“Otherwise the office is running very well,” she said.

As far as how they would handle the public scrutiny and negative comments, Smith said it was just part of the job.

“We don’t like to be criticized in public, but I’ve learned to handle and deal with it. I’ve found that 99 percent of the public are sincere, caring, supportive and patient,” Smith said.

Utman said the key was to listen.

“You have to be a little thick skinned to hold public office,” he said.

According to Kurth, due to his previous employment with the

Natural Resource Conservation Service, he is used to people coming up to talk to him.

“It doesn’t bother me.

You have to listen and ask questions,” he said.

Coret said hopefully there would be positive and negative comments.

“It doesn’t frighten me,” she said.

When asked a question regarding funding for mental health, Kurth said it is dictated by the state.

“We need to inform legislators on how the rules are affecting our people and work with ISAC to get the point across,” Kurth said.

Smith said the county is very fortunate to have Lonnie Maguire as the CPC. “She does a remarkable job and knows how to back the legislators into the corner,” Smith said.

“Reimbursements are not enough. We need to work together and visit with the legislators. Lonnie works hard with the state association. It’s a complicated issue.”

Utman also said it was important to talk to the legislators and the community.

Coret, disagreed and said that there was no mental health department in the county and that the budget provided for mental health services was sufficient.

Candidates for treasurer agreed on two questions – that the office was not over staffed and that they would continue to invest county funds in the county if elected.

Following the forum, which lasted approximately an hour and a half, candidates remained to answer questions from those attending.

The General Election is slated for Nov. 2 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Down Home

By Sandy Turner Sandy Turner writes a weekly column “Down Home” which is published in several newspapers in the Midwest. She puts a humorous spin on issues that revolve around families and every day life, drawing from her own experiences.

Lots of things go bump in the night Being scared is when you imagine that a shadow passes by the other side of the shower curtain, after watching a re-run of Psycho – but then again, I can scare myself pretty good just be stepping out of the shower and catching a glimpse in the mirror.

Rules can be scary. It occurred to me that something was hauntingly wrong when I heard a news story about a first grader who was suspended for 45 days for bringing his new nifty boy scout knife to grade school.

Apparently, he just received the new gadget that also serves as a spoon and fork. All he wanted to do was eat lunch with his new utensil. A 45-day suspension – get real.

He’s a first grader and a Boy Scout and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t planning on taking revenge on the world, at least not until after he had his afternoon nap.

Being sick is scary. Having the flu is serious business but scaring everyone into hibernation is just plain ole’ wicked.

I want to avoid germs just like the next guy, but if I can’t feel safe breathing the air around me while picking up a gallon of milk, then I probably should just buy a cow. The real monster here could be called the media who is trying to frighten us by giving out too much information, too often.

Clothing can be scary. I’m far from a fashion queen or even close to being trendy, but it’s kinda creepy to see people who insist on wearing clothes that don’t come close to fitting. I suggest that if you can’t find a belt to hold up your jeans, try using a pair of suspenders. No one wants or needs to see decorative boxer shorts and when one of your hands is needed to hold up the pants, it’s worrisome what may happen if you were attacked by bats and had to let go.

Not believing in Santa Claus is scary.

When the jolly old man quit delivering presents it meant that for the next two months, the most wonderful time of the year, is turned into days of worry – who to buy for, what to buy and most importantly, how to buy gifts that no one really needs or wants.

Driving a car can be scary – especially if accidentally cut in front of someone on the highway and it causes them to go wacko and turn into a vampire, looking for blood.

Pulling into a drive-thru car wash and not being able to get your tires lined up correctly so the red light will come on and say “stop” is scary. Backing up and then pulling back in 10 times before the nice man comes over to direct me can be very spooky.

Happy Halloween and good luck avoiding the monsters because I found out that their favorite kind of being – is a human being.

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Wait and See Something odd is happening on Sunday and it holds unknown ramifications for all of us. We all know about the 11-year sunspot cycle.

Large solar storms developed during the cycle’s active phase and a quiet period follows. The sun is slightly hotter during the stormy phase, as it sends more energy and pieces of itself than normal into space. The result on earth is Northern Lights and disruption of satellite communications. Sometimes, solar storms can send destructive electrical surges through power grids and put millions of people in the dark. Such as power outage unconvinced citizens of Quebec a few years ago.

Scientists also believe the sun’s long-term cycles combined with changes in the earth’s axis contribute to the ebb and flow of ice ages.

Shorter cycles may contribute to the Little Ice Age of the Middle Ages and our modern period of global warming. So much information is still lacking that such summations still reside in land of theories. Lately, some pieces are coming together.

Studies show that gamma rays from outer space may contribute to the formation of clouds on the earth. Low

honing clouds help keep the earth’s surface cooler than it would otherwise be. Fewer interstellar energy emissions presumable cause clearer earthly skies. A space probe called IBEX is racing through the solar system and recording information on the sun’s heliopause, the outer limit of the sun’s heliosphere, the edge of the bubble where the sun’s influence ends. Results of the second survey had astronomers scratching their heads. They expected the results to be similar six months after the first, but the survey showed profound changes. Several interstellar hot spots had developed allowing more particles from outer space to enter the solar system and earth. If the solar wind weakens, as it usually does during sun spot minima, more energy from outer space makes it through the barrier.

This may be related to the solar cycle. Scientists expected a resurgence of sunspots around 2005, but the sun remained quiet. It entered the sun spot maximum about 2009, but the sunspots were almost non-existent. Some scientists predict a spectacular solar storm season around late 2012 with possible damage to satellites and numer-

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

By Jim Perley Logan Herald-Observer Columnist jperley@iowatelecom.net

ous power outages on earth.

Others believe the sun will remain quiet a while longer.

They theorize the sun has caused our warming climate to stabilize over the past decade and depending on the ability of human caused greenhouse gasses to cancel out the sun’s effect, we may be entering a 20 or 30 years cooling trend. While scientists debate the ramifications, our sun continues to behave in ways we have not seen in centuries.

People who guess this winter’s weather face a similar quandary. While they all have access to the same information, they interpret it differently. The National Weather Service believes our winter will average near or a little above normal with maybe a little than average snow. WOWT’s Jim Flowers thinks it will be a stormy

winter, and so does the Farmer’s Almanac. A site called, “Snow Days,” predicted a nasty winter last year and though it was more accurate than most, the forecast was too mild. However, its forecasters correctly predicted we would have heavy snow combined with bitter cold. They also rightly warned of ice storms. They say this winter should also be cold and snowy with the chance of a crippling ice storm. Unlike last year, the coldest air will be confined to the northern plains. At this early date, nobody can be sure of anything, whether it is winter or solar storms.

No matter what happens, we know it will snow, children will celebrate snow days, and the snow will melt.

Otherwise, forecasters’ favorite three words will guide us – “Wait and see.”

News from the Extension Service

Soils and a bit of rust Last weekend I had the great experience of being a judge of the 29th annual FFA soil judging contest near Ames. There were 29 teams of four from high school agriculture programs across Iowa who qualified for the state contest this fall.

OK, so you are probably wondering just what you would do to judge soils, and why you would care. To start with that last question, the soil is one of the foundations of most of the things we do in life. And not all involve growing things. We all drive on roads and over bridge abutments that are supported by the underlying soil. Homes are built (and basements dug) in soils, and the stable bearing ability and position of local water tables dictate much about construction techniques. Another important soil feature is the use of soils as a filter for home septic systems so that we can recycle water into nature safely. But the most direct use of soils in Iowa and particularly western Iowa is as a

medium for plant growth.

Row crops, forages, turf, ornamentals, shade trees and windbreaks, and orchard and vineyards all are vitally dependent on the soils present.

For the second part of how judging is done, the contest is held in three parts. The first is a comprehensive test of soil information and challenges youth over knowledge they have gained in their high school course work. The second and third involve looking and evaluating soils in four dug pits placed in different places on the landscape.

One part of the pit, judged by soil scientists from the NRCS and ISU Agronomy, involves characterizing the soil horizons to provide information that is the basis for the last part of the contest – management decisions. Thickness of various horizons coupled with texture (how clayey, silty or sandy it is), presence of lime, and color are all key factors in evaluating uses of soils. Yes, color. The intensity of the black colors of the top-

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator soil is derived from organic matter and the brightness of sub-soils tells you about the drainage class. Warm brown (rusty) colors indicate welldrained conditions with lots of oxygen, while gray dull colors are caused by frequently saturated conditions.

Although there were no teams from Harrison County, the Denison group placed third in the state and qualified to participate in the national contest in Oklahoma next spring.

Changing gears, I was in a rural lawn near Mondamin this week that had a great display going on. Large patches of the bluegrass were showing up with oodles of orange.

As you walked on the turf, an orange cloud form at your feet and shoes turn orange from the spores of bluegrass rust, a common fungal disease. The bad news is that you need to wipe your shoes before you walk across the carpet. But the good news is that as we move farther into fall, the rust will subside and the bluegrass should recover from any stress it has incurred from the fungus. It is not usually a serious condition, but the bright orange grass can be pretty startling.

For additional information contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension Office at ropope@iastate.edu or 644-2105.

Letter to the Editor How to stimulate local economy Dear Editor, In these hard economic times I wanted to share one way that I save money and stimulate our local economy.

I’ve not been paid nor asked to write this letter.

I’m familiar with the stereo type that small town local stores either don’t have it or want three times as much for it. I was wrong. This is

just a possible heads up for those of you who may believe as I once did.

I checked my options. I never dreamed the vast majority of my household purchasing could be accomplished at the local level and without added expense. It’s true that sometimes items cost me as much as five or 10 percent more, but it’s equally true that I’ve saved that and more on other items. I also save on shipping and gas.

In the end, I come out considerably ahead for having

bought locally.

Logan Hardware has a website that contains what are, to me, surprising items. When I have a shopping list I peruse the website or call Bill and Chris.

Unfailingly, 90 percent of my list is available there. I order and it’s on Wednesday’s truck. I’m also impressed with their customer service. They always know where their stuff is and what it does or doesn’t do. When in doubt I’ve seen them pick up the phone to verify the func-

tion or properties of something to me. NAPA, Ace, Hometown are others I’ve come to count on.

It’s like finding gold at the end of the rainbow for me personally. No more wading through traffic, into crowded stores with no or little product assistance and strangers taking my money annoyed by my existence in their day. All I had to do was look at the website, call or stop by and shop.

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Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Oct. 14 •Deputy Cohrs responded to an alarm south of Logan.

The alarm was found to have been set off by accident and all was OK. •Deputy Cohrs was called to a reported disturbance in Modale. Phillip Oliver of Modale was arrested and charged with criminal mischief. Oliver was transported to jail without incident.

•Deputy Jensen assisted Mondamin Rescue with a call in town. The patient became combative and refused transport.

Oct. 15 •Deputy Jensen is investigating the criminal mischief to a vehicle in Mondamin.

•Deputy Cohrs took a report of a dog bite on 270th Street. A child had been bitten by the family member’s dog.

The child will be checked and the dog confined. The dog was current on its shots.

Oct. 16 •Deputy Knickman tried to assist with an ongoing neighbor dispute on 280th Street.

•Deputy Knickman is

investigating a jogger that was bitten by a dog on Liberty Ave. The area was checked and no dog matching the described dog was found.

•Deputy Knickman is investigating the theft of a motorcycle from a garage in Pisgah.

Oct. 17 •Deputy Jensen took a parking complaint on 194th Street. The area will be checked.

•Deputy Klutts transported a subject from the Missouri Valley Hospital to jail on Woodbine police department charges.

•Deputy Klutts patrolled the 194th Street area for a reported suspicious vehicle.

No vehicle was located. The area will be patrolled.

•Deputy Knickman took a theft report from Beebeetown.

A fire escape had been stolen from the old school.

•Deputy Jensen is investigating a burglary at Woodland Camp.

Oct. 19 •Deputy Doiel stopped a vehicle in Modale for an equipment violation. The driver was found to have a

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valid Shelby County warrant.

Jason Pavlik of Modale was arrested and transported to jail, then transferred to Shelby County.

•Deputy Knickman responded to Modale for a reported domestic situation.

All involved parties were interviewed and it was determined no charges would be filed.

Oct. 20 •Deputy Doiel responded to a domestic situation in Sunnyside. The incident was found to be verbal with no charges filed.

•Deputy Killpack transported a juvenile to juvenile detention.

•Deputy Killpack transported Alfred Hale from Fremont County to Harrison County to answer to an outstanding Harrison County arrest warrant.

•To report crimestopper information: Call 1-800-2470592 •To report littering: Call 1888-665-4887.

Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

ELECTION: Set for Nov. 2 FROM PAGE 1 Matt Windschitl, (REP) is running unopposed for State Representative in District 56.

U.S. Rep. Steve King (REP) of District 5, is running against Matt Campbell (DEM) and Martin Monroe (NBP).

Incumbent Senator Chuck Grassley (REP) is running against Roxanne Conlin (DEM) and John Heiderschelt (LIB).

The race for Governor of Iowa has incumbent Chet Culver (DEM) fighting former Governor Terry

Branstad (REP) to keep his seat. Others running for Governor include, Jonathan Narcisse (IAP), Eric Cooper (LIB), David Rosenfeld (SWP) and Gregory James Hughes (NBP).

The election also includes the judicial ballot for retaining judges. More information can be found on the Iowa State Bar Web site regarding the judges at iabar.net.

Also on the ballot is a public measure to add an amendment to the Constitution of Iowa to adopt Iowa’s Water and

Halloween Party, Oct. 30

Land Legacy Amendment which would create a dedicated trust fund for the purposes of protecting and enhancing water quality and natural areas in the state.

Seven persons are also in the running for five seats on the county agricultural extension council including, Gary Brock, Mary Dickinson, Jami Bertelsen Helgenberger, Helen Knauss, Jamie Straight Myer, Pamela Parsons and Jami Sherer.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 2.

Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Logan-Magnolia Community School District vs Daric Ellison, Woodbine Advantage Assets II Inc., vs Dawn Brook, Persia Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Sarah Jenkins, Logan Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs James Hively, Tami Hively, Woodbine Lisa Brooks vs Jim Schwery, Logan Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Jeremy Crozier, Missouri Valley Wm David Roberts vs Ronda Minor, Missouri Valley.

Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Rose Danielson, Woodbine North Star Capital Acquisition, LLC vs Corey Mahoney, Honey Creek Harvest Credit Management VII vs Danny Nelson, Missouri Valley Razor Capital LLC vs Tracy Plambeck, Persia Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Melissa Gray, Woodbine Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Paula Charbonneau, Missouri Valley Food Land Supermarket vs Kyle Bertelson, Missouri Valley Food Land Supermarket vs Edward Radil, Tonya Radil, Modale Logan vs Jack Donnelly Jr., Tabor State of Iowa vs Phillip Oliver, Modale State of Iowa vs John Barnes, Woodbine City of Logan vs Christopher J. Thompson, Superior, NE. SPEEDING Nikkilas Taggart, Mondamin James Schwery, Logan Kari Lapke, Logan Brandi Ellison, Woodbine Miranda Milovich, Missouri Valley

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Very consistent in the offensive and defensive lines for the Panthers Nominate your Lo-Ma Athlete of the Week by noon each Monday by calling 712-644-2705 Mary Darling @heraldobserver.com.

Bradley Berwick, Modale John Henry, Mondamin Jose Gaytan, Pisgah Roger Houston, Dow City John Fernandes, Underwood Dwight Cox, Mondamin SEAT BELTS William Gilbert, Logan Amber Wilson, Logan Bryan May, Missouri Valley Ashley Cox, Woodbine Jake Schaben, Charter Oak Chase Durfee, Pisgah Justin Hoffmann, Dunlap John Hoffmann, Dunlap Tracy Scott, Missouri Valley VIOLATIONS Warren Hall, Magnolia, financial liability coverage; operation without registration; failure to maintain seat belts Brandi Ellison, Woodbine, operation of motor vehicle with expired license.

Kenneth Baxter, Missouri Valley, fail to maintain control.; financial liability Joel Holben, Honey Creek, financial liability coverage Eric Anderson, Missouri Valley, financial liability Craig Birdsall, Pisgah, failure to secure child Marlene Nolting, Pisgah, operating without registration.

James Kirk, Dunlap, fail to obey stop and yield right of way Samuel Powers, Woodbine, operating nonregistered vehicle Shelley Foutch, Logan, dark window/windshield Benigo Corona Torress, Denison, failure to have valid license/permit Lee Wisecup, Missouri Valley, improper rear lamp Dakota West, Missouri Valley, operation without registration John Roth, Missouri Valley, operation without registra-

tion.

DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Clyde L. White, OWI first offense, deferred judgment for one year; $625 civil penalty, ordered to obtain drug/alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s school.

State of Iowa vs Quentin A. Werber, possession of marijuana. 60 days in jail, 58 suspended. $315 fine. Driver’s license revoked for 180 days.

State of Iowa vs Wesley Sellers, assault while displaying a weapon. Deferred judgment for one year and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. $625 fine, suspended. Ordered to have no contact with Christopher Davis unless absolutely necessary at work place.

State of Iowa vs Shannon Leigh Manley, OWI first offense. 60 days in jail, 58 suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. $1,250 fine. Ordered to obtain drug/alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s school.

State of Iowa vs Jason Badberg, OWI first. 60 days in jail, 58 suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. $1,250 fine.

Ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s school.

State of Iowa vs Jeannette F. Two Bulls, possession of marijuana. 60 days in jail, $315 fine. 58 days suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Fine suspended. Drivers license revoked for 180 days.

State of Iowa vs Samantha Earleywine, OWI first.

Deferred judgment for one year. $625 penalty. Ordered to complete drinking driver’s school and placed on unsupervised probation for one year.

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ABLE TO EVALUATE AND SET GOALS THANKS TO EDUCATION: B.S- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY M.A. - UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PH.D - UNIVERSITY OF NE, LINCOLN TRAVEL IN 11 COUNTRIES EXPERIENCE AS AN EDUCATOR AT ALL LEVELS • Take back the reins of county government • No axes to grind - no hidden agenda • Anxious to put a lid on property taxes • Provide wise management of county budget and careful use of revenue • Improve maintenance of secondary roads • Work to repair the countless bridges not usable for farm equipment and emergency vehicles.

• Trust farmers in their construction and repair and impose no inspection fees (with 75% of the Revenue going to California!)

• Be an advocate of historic preservation • Make board and commission appoint ments with an eye to gender balance as required by Law in 2012 • Serve all the people fairly and with respect.

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Hospital Auxiliary FCCLA Leadership rally wine tasting event The Third Annual Wine Tasting hosted by the Auxiliary of Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley, was held Oct. 15 and included music and food along with wine samples from Villa Santa Maria, Carroll, Danish Countryside Vines & Wines, Elkhorn, and Breezy Hills Vineyard, Minden.

“We would like to thank all who helped make this event a success,” Auxiliary members said. “A special thanks to Ron Halvorson, Ben McIntosh and Wayne Miller for providing music and entertainment, Tim Guinan, Alegent Health CMH and Tim Peffer for catering, and Woodmen of the World and Bob

Valentine for door prizes.”

Bob Dietering was the night’s quilt winner and door prize winners included Cora Halvorson, Mary Poe, Laurie Klein, Sal Rinella, Bill Christofferson, Ruth Busing, Bud Busing, Carole McCurley, Pat Provine, Jane Lytten, Amber Garrett, Kelley Ruffcorn, Tom Micek, Bob Oietening, Ed Guinan and Kim Bugenhagen.

Proceeds from the event will provide scholarships to local youth and hospital and equipment needs. The Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas Tea and Holiday Gift Shop Open House on Dec. 3 at the hospital. They are also holding a raffle for holiday China place settings and tickets may be purchased at the hospital lobby or by calling 712-642-9213.

FCCLA members attending the conference included, in front from the left, Cheyene Jensen, Andrea Willard, Jocelyn Camenzind, Joee Hammitt, Kaitlyn Lorentzen, Kaitlyn Swanger, Cyndi Hammitt, Carmen Peterson, Erin Schramm; in back, Quin Mann, Nolan Oviatt, Troy Sodders, Joeona Healey, Lukas Monico, Dane Charbonneau, Ben Kill and Jameson Muxfeldt.

Submitted photo A total of 17 LoganMagnolia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members attended the 2010 fall leadership rally Oct. 11 in Des Moines, joining 370 members and advisors from across the state.

This year’s theme was “Activate Your Leadership.”

Through presentations and hands-on sessions, participants examined and discussed several subject areas, including defining

leadership, multicultural leadership, service learning, time management and professionalism.

Former FCCLA national officer, Kent Butler, and Tri-Leadership owner, Ryan Underwood, were trainers for the rally. Their focus on “Leadership Activation: It Starts with You,” equips leaders of all ages with the tools and skills needed to motivate and become stronger leaders in their chapters and communities.

Butler and Underwood present youth leadership training across the country and are outstanding motivational speakers.

FCCLA teaches members skills in financial literacy, nutrition and wellness, career preparation, leadership and early childhood development through Family and Consumer Science education. FCCLA is a unique, service-oriented organization because its community-focused programs are student led by members nationwide.

Iowa currently has 117 FCCLA chapters representing nearly 2,750 members.

Old Fashioned Halloween Party for Kids (must be accompanied by an adult)

Upcoming blood donation times

Sat., Oct. 30 * 1-4 p.m.

Wisecup Farm Museum I-29 & Hwy 30 * exit 75 * Missouri Valley * Hay Rides * Wiener Roast * Games * Treats * Karaoke

Every day, patients across the nation rely on blood donated through the American Red Cross.

Nearly five million people need blood transfusions each year.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in the area include: Nov. 8: Woodbine High School, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Call the office at 712-6472227.

Nov. 18: Logan Community, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Call Eleanor at 6442997.

The blood supply is particularly vulnerable throughout the holiday season because donors are traveling or visiting family and friends and may forget to schedule a blood donation appointment.

Admission is FREE - We ask that you bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Harrison County Food Pantry.

T C E L RE-E ROBERT V.

SMITH

Harrison County Supervisor ✓ Reasonable ✓ Reliable ✓ Responsible ✓ Experienced & Knowledgeable in County Government • No axes to grind or personal agendas • Fiscally accountable & trustworthy • Learns quickly and adapts to changes, yet does not rush to judgment • Will put in the time required to do the job • Willing to listen • Uses common sense & good judgment • Working to make Harrison County a better place to live, work & raise a family • Keep dedicated experience working on the Board of Supervisors

“I thank you for your past support, and would humbly ask for your continued support November 2nd.”

Bob Paid for by Smith for Supervisor Committee

OTE DEMOCRATIC TUES., NOV. 2 CHET CULVER For Governer

Norma CORET For Supervisor

FRANCIS THICKE For Secretary of Agriculture MICHAEL MAURO For Secretary of State

Russ KURTH For Supervisor

TOM MILLER For Attorney General JON MURPHY For State Auditor Heather EDNEY ForCounty Treasurer

MATT CAMPBELL For Congress

Jennifer MUMM For CountyAttorney

ROXANNE CONLIN For U.S. Senate

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Saturday hours GOBLINS ON THE GREEN at auditor’s office The Harrison County Auditor’s office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 30 for voter registration and absentee voting for the General Election Nov. 2. Anyone needing to register to vote or wanting to vote early may stop by the courthouse that day. Written requests for an absentee ballot can be sent to: Harrison County Auditor, 111 North Second Ave., Logan, IA 51546. All writ-

ten requests must include name, address, birth date and signature of the voter and a ballot will be mailed to that voter. Last day for absentee ballots to be mailed is Oct. 29.

Absentee voting and voter registration can also be done during regular office hours, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have questions call Susan Bonham, Harrison County Auditor at 712-644-2401.

Crossroads to hold bowling fundraiser Crossroads of Western Iowa, a Missouri Valley, Council Bluffs and Onawa-based non-profit organization, will host a bowling fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Tamarack Lanes in Missouri Valley to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness. All proceeds collected will go directly to benefit individuals served at Crossroads of Western Iowa.

Participation in the

bowling fundraiser is $10 per person or $5 per individual served.

Also included with admission is shoes and bowling all night. Dress up and you could have a chance to win a prize for best costume.

For more information contact Development Coordinator Niki Steier at Nicole.steier@cwiowa.org or 712-328-1930. You can also register online at www.explorecrossroads.co m.

Look for Extension Council candidates on Nov. 2nd ballot Voters will have the opportunity to elect five members of the Harrison County Extension Council at the Nov. 2 General Election, said Rich Pope, Harrison County Extension Coordinator.

“The council members elected this year will have exciting opportunities to determine the work that extension will do in Harrison County for the next four years,” Pope said.

Extension programming is a cooperative effort involving local citizens, Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Extension council members are elected at large, and all voters in the county are eligible to vote for five candidates.

Candidates on this year’s ballot include Mary Dickinson of Logan and Pam Parsons of Persia, who are incumbents and Gary Brock of Dunlap, Jami (Bertelsen) Helgenberger of Logan, Helen Knauss of Logan, Jamie (Straight) Myer of Logan and Jamie Sherer of Pisgah.

Council members whose terms expire this year include Sue Cogdill of Dunlap, Russ Kurth of Logan and Julie Shelton of

Persia Satellites collect food

The Persia Satellites collected donated food items for the church food pantry recently with many residents graciously donating to the cause. They also decorated and traded pumpkins for nonperishable foods items to houses in town that had left their light on for donations Oct. 17. The club collected 301 items filling 16 boxes with canned goods, boxed foods and personal items to help the community. They The Logan City Park was invaded Oct. 17 by trick-or-treaters of all kinds and shapes to take appreciate all who donated part in the annual Goblins on the Green event sponsored by the Village Green Committee. so generously to make a Treats were plentiful as well as a costume contest.

Submitted photo difference.

Humane Society meets Oct. 14 The Harrison County Humane Society met Oct. 14 with two new members joining.

Clint Sargent, Mayor of Missouri Valley, attended the meeting. He proposed to the group Missouri Valley’s desire for HCHS to receive dogs currently taken to the Nebraska Humane Society. Missouri Valley has its own pound where they keep stray dogs for seven days while trying to locate the owner. If the owner is not found, the animal is taken to the Nebraska Humane Society.

It is costly for the city and the mayor proposed HCHS take the animal verses the trip to Omaha.

The group said once fostering homes are approved and a smooth flow going, that is a definite possibility. There are currently two kennels on Larry Hayes’ property, which are generally full.

He said he gets calls almost

daily regarding a stray or abandoned animal. The fostering program can allow the HCHS up to 20 homes with four animals in each (city ordinances to take precedent). From the foster homes, dogs will be adopted out. They are licensed in the State of Iowa, and must follow rules and regulations. If anyone is interested in becoming a foster home, contact Hayes at 712-2161207 for an application.

The general liability insurance policy does cover the foster homes. It was suggested each foster home check their individual polices to make sure no specific breed of dog was excluded in the coverage.

Other business discussed was ordering more t-shirts and the upcoming Shiverfest in Logan Nov. 19. The group plans to decorate a tree in the city park. They have won first and second places the past several years. They have also decorated a tree at the Museum of Religious Arts and plan to do that again this year.

The 28-E agreement with each of the cities in Harrison County is being developed. They will meet with the councils to discuss the trap, spay or neuter clinics they want to conduct for feral cats in each city. Sargent felt there would be definite interest at the Missouri Valley city council level for this.

A rough sketch of the land at 204th Lane and Laredo has been completed so the group can envision where a building could be placed and how it would be developed. A surveyor has been contacted to get exact boundaries.

A power point presentation was made by LuAnn Kahle showing the group’s progress and an updated educational program that will be presented to Harrison County schools this year.

The organization’s website is harrisonhumane.org. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Nov. 11 at the Logan Community Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

DeSoto Refuge road closures Modale. Carryover council members whose terms continue through the end of 2012 are Evelyn Oliver of Woodbine, Annette Knott of Pisgah and Travis Shearer and David Cooper of Mondamin.

Successful candidates in the Nov. 2 election will take office in January, 2011. Extension council members make policy, programming and budget decisions for the Harrison County Extension Service.

The Cooperative Extension System nationwide provides informal education opportunities on a variety of topics. For more information call the Harrison County office at 644-2105. ISU Extension has 100 field offices, providing local access to extension programs in all 99 counties.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge has temporarily closed a portion of the refuge roads to public use during the fall and spring waterfowl migration season. This includes the south entrance gate, as well as the south and east side of the loop road. The road closure will be in effect from Oct. 15-April 14. The purpose is to reduce potential disturbance to waterfowl that use DeSoto Lake and refuge wetlands as a stopover area during the fall and spring migration.

If ice conditions permit, DeSoto Lake will be open to ice fishing Jan. 2 throuh the end of February and all public roads will be reopened. For more information call the Refuge at 712-642-4121.

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It’s No Treat to Be Tricked by Scary Investment Moves If you have young children, or even if you just have some in your neighborhood, you know they will soon acquire large amounts of free candy, obtained by impersonating witches, vampires and other scary creatures. As an adult, of course, you’re unlikely to encounter too many monsters after Halloween ends. Yet as you go through life, you will find some things that are truly alarming — such as scary investment moves.

Here are a few of these frightful actions: • Investing too conservatively — You could try to avoid investment risk by putting all your money into very conservative investments. However, as you’re probably aware, those investments typically pay very little in the way of interest, so your money could actually lose purchasing power, even with a mild rate of inflation.

• Investing too aggressively — Just as investing too conservatively can be counterproductive, so can investing too aggressively. Obviously, you would like your money to grow, but the investments with the highest growth potential are usually also those that carry the greatest risk to your principal.

• Putting too much money in too few investments — If you put too many of your investment dollars into just one or two types of assets,

and a downturn hits those assets, your portfolio will probably take a big hit.

• Waiting too long to invest — As an investor, your biggest asset may be time. The more years in which you have to invest, the greater the likelihood that you can make progress toward your important financial goals.

• Taking a “timeout” from investing — During periods of significant market volatility, such as we’ve seen the past few years, you might be tempted to take a “timeout” from investing and stick all your money into very conservative vehicles until everything “blows over.” But the financial markets will never be totally calm, nor will they be predictable. Market rallies can start unexpectedly; if you’re not invested when that happens, you may miss out on growth opportunities.

• Ignoring tax-advantaged investment opportunities — When you invest in a taxdeferred investment account, such as your 401(k) and a traditional IRA, your money has the opportunity to grow faster than it would if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. If you aren’t contributing to your 401(k) and you haven’t opened an IRA, you’re missing out on a great chance to build resources for retirement.

Scott Thompson 115 N. Ave., Suite 200 Logan, IA 51546 (712) 644-3692 www.edwardjones.com Toll Free: 866-644-3692 Member SIPC

To make sure you don’t fall victim to these scary investment moves, you need only follow a few simple principles.

First, take the long view — you will see ups and downs in the short term, but historically the market has performed well over the long term. (Keep in mind, though, that past performance is not guarantee of what will happen in the future.)

Second, diversify your holdings among a variety of investments. Diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, but it can help reduce the effects of volatility. Try to build a diversified portfolio based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. And finally, consider boosting your 401(k) contributions whenever your salary increases and fully funding your IRA each year.

Halloween comes but once a year, but scary investment moves can haunt you for a lifetime — so take the right steps to help avoid them.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Mark 15 years Not too late

Obituary RODGER CASE Rodger Louis Case, 66, died Oct. 18 at Rose V i s t a Nursing Home in Wo o d b i n e .

Funreal services were held at 11 a.m., Oct. 22 at Community of Christ Church in Woodbine with Elder Donnie Bothwell officiating. Musicians were, Margaret Cotton, Darin McLaughlin, Anthony McLaughlin and Lucy McLaughlin.

Selections were, “Sunshine on my Shoulders” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary pall bearers were Anthony McLaughlin, Rusty Nelsen, Zachary Herman, Lucy McLaughlin and Samantha Jackson. Final resting place was Westlawn Cemetery in Omaha, Neb. Rodger was born July 25, 1944 to Clarence and Eunice (McAdams) Case

inWoodbine. He was raised in Missouri Valley and graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1962. Rodger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he began farming and trucking. On July 27, 1969, Rodger married Lois Jean Henderson Nelsen at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha, Neb. The couple lived in Missouri Valley until 1974 when they moved to Mondamin. In 1987 they moved to Omaha where Rodger continued to truck. In 1998 they moved to Nevada, Mo. Rodger had a stroke in 2001 and they moved to Logan. In 2005 Rodger became a resident of Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine.

Rodger loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He loved to watch television, especially John Wayne movies. He also enjoyed going to the local coffee shop. Rodger bought

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horses for the kids and he simply loved animals. He particularly enjoyed visits at Rose Vista from his basset hound, Zelda.

Rodger was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenny Case; son, Russ Nelsen and granddaughter, Brandon Renee Herman.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Case of Woodbine; children, Denise Nelsen of Reno, Nev., Darrell Nelsen of Scottsdale, Ariz., Renee Nelsen of Corona, Calif., Sherry and Darin McLaughlin of Papillion, Neb., Christy and Cory Jackson of Missouri Valley; five grandchildren, Zachary Herman, Rusty Nelsen, Anthony McLaughlin, Lucy McLaughlin and Samantha Jackson; brother, Blaine and Javay Case of Missouri Valley and many other relatives and friends.

Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, Iowa 51579 712-647-2221

ATTENTION The Driver License Department will be open all day on Tuesdays.

I am now back in the office part time Thank you for your patience Vicki Argotsinger

for flu shots

Andrea McWilliams, left, and Lana Cleveland recently celebrated 15 years with Perfection Learning in Logan.

Submitted photos

Last week for Celebrate the Hills The 2010 “Celebrate the Hills” will end Oct. 31 so stop into the Moorhead Cultural Center to view the exhibit and vote for your favorite work of art for the “People’s Choice Award.” The winner will be announced Oct. 31.

Cardinal by Bettina Perkins An award of excellence was awarded to Linda Hills.”

Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Lee Herman for her watercolor of “Murray Hill” and Thursday through Sunday Bettina Perkins for her or by appointment by callwatercolor of the “Loess ing 712-886-5017.

Don’t Flu shot clinic set forget for Persia Oct. 28 a flu shot to vote clinicThereheldwillin bePersia at the PIC Hall from 9 to 11 a.m., 28. The cost will be Nov. 2nd Oct. $25 or a Medicare card will

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be accepted.

Iowa has yet to see influenza activity this year, however, it is being seen in some of the neighboring states, said Harrison County Public Health Director, Nicole Carritt.

“It’s only a matter of time,” she said. “If you haven’t received your flu shot this year, now is a great time to protect yourself and others.”

It takes 10 to 14 days for a flu shot to be fully effective on your immune system.

Influenza is spread from person-to-person by coughing or sneezing.

Symptoms usually consist of fever, head and body aches, fatigue, cough and sore throat and can last from seven days to some symptoms lasting longer than two weeks.

Harrison County Home and Public Health is offering flu vaccine through their office for $25 per dose. If you are enrolled in Medicare bring your Medicare card with you.

Children through age 18 who have no health insurance coverage have insurance coverage that does not cover immunizations, are American Indian or Alaskan Native or enrolled in Medicaid are able to receive the flu vaccine without charge through the Vaccine for Children Program.

Call the office at 6442220 for community clinic dates and times or to schedule an appointment.

LORIE A. THOMPSON HARRISON COUNTY RECORDER DEDICATED, HARDWORKING AND PROUD TO SERVE HARRISON COUNTY Paid For By Lorie A. Thompson, 2254 Rockville Ave., Woodbine, Iowa 51579

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Modale and Missouri Valley Pastor Kim Crummer 642-3168 or 642-2464 Modale Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Missouri Valley Sunday School during church services Missouri Valley Worship, 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Logan Branch Pres. - Wayne Kennedy Sunday Sacrament, 10 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.

Primary 11:20 a.m.

Priesthood and Relief Society, 12:10 p.m.

Seminary and MIA, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays Mutual/Scouts, Wed. 7 p.m.

LITTLE SIOUX CHURCH OF CHRIST 403 Mulberry Little Sioux, Iowa 51545 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Worship 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Persia Pastor Kirk Parsons Youth Leaders Kirk and Pam Parsons

Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:30 First Sunday of every month, 9:30 worship followed by fellowship LIFELINE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Pastor Ray Sorenson Assoc. Pastor Hank Gruver 1207 Harrison St., Dunlap, Iowa - 6435475 Sun.: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship; Thurs.: 7 p.m., Intercessory Prayer.

PERSIA TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Merlene Ostebee Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m.

Communion the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP of the CHRISTIAN and MISSIONARY ALLIANCE

Missouri Valley Pastor Brad Westercamp 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.

Nursery through adults.

10:30 a.m. Worship Nursery and children’s church provided during worship - infants through 3rd grade.

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s

and women’s fellowship study and prayer MONDAMIN BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Harley Johnsen Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday - Youth Group “Magnolia Fire Escape” 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Fire Hall Wednesday Family NIghts 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (during school year) LOGAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Ron Riley Youth Minister Nate Powell, 644-2642 www.loganchristianchurch.org Saturday Service - 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship, 8:15 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

6th - High School Youth, 6-8 p.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Mondamin Co-Pastors Tomm Bothwell and John Carritt Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Worship, 10 a.m PERSIA METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Orris Drake Sunday

712-644-2710

Worship, 8:45 a.m.

ST. ANNE’S Logan Rev. Michael Berner, Pastor 644-2535 • 644-2092 Saturday Mass, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S Dunlap Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m.

SACRED HEART Woodbine Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY Mondamin 645-2683 Sunday Mass, 8 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S Missouri Valley Rev. Michael Berner, Pastor Saturday Mass, 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pisgah Pastor Jim Young Sunday Service, 10 a.m.

Sunday School, 11 a.m.

United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays MONDAMIN CHURCH OF CHRIST (Christian) 207 Noyes Mondamin, Iowa 51557 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Jeff Bierbrodt, Youth Pastor Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Honey Creek 545-3022 Pastor David Kuhnle Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m.

Children’s Church in 10 a.m. service ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Magnolia -Sunday Worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church Logan MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor. Jack D. Hofmockel Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m.

PERSIA ST. JOHN’S

Church Services

Logan Memorial Chapel Strong Insurance Agency

215 N. 4th Ave. Logan 644-2929 Randall D. Scott ~ Funeral Director

LOGAN SuperFoods ‘Proudly offering Best Choice brands’ 644-2260 Logan, IA

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LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Dale Jenson Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m.

Communion, Every 1st Sunday PISGAH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Pastor Terry McHugh Co-Pastor Ralph Hussing Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mondamin Pastor Jim Young Sunday School, 10:30a.m.

Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m.

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Little Sioux Pastor Jim Young Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m.

Fellowship Hour, 9:30 United Methodist Women, 3rd Wednesday Every Month LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH Logan Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m. and Sunday night 6:30

p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Missouri Valley 642-2538 Rev. Barbara Todd firstpresbymvmsn.com Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Logan Pastor Jerald Firby 644-2384 • 642-2842 Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:00 10:15 a.m.

Sun. School, 10:15 11:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 10:15 0 11:00 a.m.

LOGAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Jack D. Hofmockel Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Contemp. Sun. School, 10:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHURCH Logan Comm. Center Pastor Stan Udd 642-9363 Kids/Adult Classes 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Eby Drug Store 3 Generations of Pharmacists 644-2160 Logan

Missouri Valley/Mondamin Helping You Reach Your Dreams

Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

Warner Insurance Agency, Inc.

MOSAIC “A life of possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities” Serving Western Iowa since 1988 217 E. 7th Street

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Please send your church service changes and/or notices to The Logan Herald-Observer, P.O. Box 148, Logan, IA 51546, or e-mail them tomary.darling@heraldobserver.com.

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Legals

October 27, 2010

LOGAN CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 18, 2010 At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were council members Johnson, Hartwig, Moss and Crum. Council member Clark was absent.

Mayor fetter asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none.

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Moss to approve the agenda. 4 ayes.

Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Crum to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approval of the 10-4-10 regular council meeting and public hearing minutes, set date of 11-810 for the next council meeting, approve claims register and building permits for: Marilyn Collins, 207 W. 7th St., porch railing and sidewalk; Dean Bratetic, 214 W. 5 th St., room addition and wood/corn pellet stove. 4 ayes.

Agenda item 6 was set a date for a public hearing to apply for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Moss to set a date of Nov. 8 at 6:45 p.m. for a public hearing to hear comments for or against the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. 4 ayes.

Agenda item 7 was a decision on applying for the Community Design Program sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation.

The clerk reported back to the council that Renea Anderson from HCDC had found that no applications have been turned in and they only knew of two cities working on the application. The council wondered what is the time frame on the application? The clerk said it takes 18 months for the entire process and that doesn’t include construction. Mayor Fetter spoke to the citizens in attendance and explained what the council was discussing. He said that the council is looking at this Community Design Program to see if they would like to make application and have some architect students from Iowa State come and help a committee design an entry way project, or design store fronts, etc.

Iowa West is willing to pay $2,500 of the $5,000 costs of this service for the five 5 cities that submit their application. The city would have to pay the other $2,500 if chosen. In 2002 the city did a similar design project when they completed the entrance and exit signs on the south entrance of the city.

Council member Johnson said that if the city decides to do this, then they have to be prepared to pay for the project. The council discussed this at length and decided to try to find people that were interested in being on a committee like this. Council member Hartwig said he could probably get some volunteers to be on the committee. He also said that they would use the same scope of people but not the same individu-

als that helped the last time unless they wanted to be on the committee. The mayor stated that it would be nice to think of projects like this when we are working on the budget and maybe put $5,000 a year to use for a community beautification project. The clerk reported that they have had $5,000 in the community beautification function to spend each year. One year the city helped pay for the banners around town and put $5,000 towards the Christmas lights. The council asked if the newspaper could put something in requesting volunteers to work on committee for community beautification.

Item 8 was approving a Class C Beer permit and Sunday sales for Fuel-n-Shine, Mark and Jill Madsen. The Madsens have purchased Fuel-n-Shine . Motion was made by Johnson and seconded

by Crum to approve a Class C Beer permit and Sunday sales for Fuel-N-Shine. 4 ayes.

Item 9 was Chief Smith to discuss garbage pickup upon the streets instead of alleys to keep the heavy trash trucks off of the paved alleys. The Chief explained the necessity of prohibiting large trucks in the paved alleys to keep them from getting torn up. The alleys are not paved as thick as the streets so they can’t withstand the weight of the trucks. There were several damaged last spring.

Mayor Fetter explained that if the alleys continue to deteriorate, they will have to go back to being

rock alleys or the funds used to pave streets will have to be spent on alleys instead. Several citizens were present to express their concern about hauling their trash to the curb rather than to their alley and how difficult it would be during the winter. Chief Smith stated that he had no control over the snow or how much farther it would be to haul, he only had control over keeping heavy vehicles. Off the roads that can’t withstand the weight. Harriett Brust suggested that maybe the haulers would work with the elderly and disabled and walk up to the houses to collect the garbage cans if they were unable to get them to the curbs themselves. Chief Smith said he had talked wit C&H Hauling and Papillion Sanitation and they were fine with all street pickups. There would be an exemption for large dumpsters that need to be picked up by truck. Chief Smith said he would check with these two haulers to see if they could assist the elderly and disabled where needed.

Agenda item 10 was review the fiscal year 2009-2010 city financial audit. The Clerk went over the report with the council.

Chamber update: Chamber member Chris Hartwig discussed the Shiverfest celebration. It will be Nov. 19 and will include tree lighting, Mr. and Mrs. Santa, soup supper and the children’s Christmas store. Hartwig also discussed the 4th of July fireworks funding. The Chamber is trying to

find funds to continue having the fireworks display but the cost keeps rising and there is not enough funds he said.

Citizens questions and comments: None.

CLAIMS ACCO, chem.. .............$2,169.80 AFLAC, Aflac....................131.44 Agriland FS, fuel/chem.. 1,378.10 AMSAN, cleaner/mop .......143.54 State of IA Auditor, annual Filing fee .......................175.00 Bobby Yocom, deposit ref. ..50.00 Crescent Lock & Safe, repair Door lock ......................284.00 Deb Hofmeister, refund cig Permit ..............................50.00 Ed M. Feld Equip. Co., repair Fire alarm ......................195.00 First Natl. Bank, payroll Taxes .........................2,983.25 Gerhold Concrete Co., Concrete .......................316.83 Lois Hall, contract serv. ....446.35 Harr. Co. Dev. Corp., 28E Agreement ....................869.06 Harr. Co. REC, utilities......194.17 Hertz Equip. Rental , equip.

Repair ............................229.77 Holiday Inn Airport, hotel Training ............................98.56 Hygienic Laboratory, water Tests .............................268.00 IA Asso. Of Municipal Ut., Dues .............................572.60 IA Dept. of Nat. Resources, Annual water use fee .....135.00 IA League of Cities, budget Workshop........................30.00 IA One Call, locates ...........25.20 IPERS, Pension.............3,591.75 Katy Sojka, water refund ......1.24

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Live Music by

“OFF THE GRID” Costume Party No Cover Charge

Prizes for best single,best group and most original costume $100 Grand Prize

Pauley’s Pub

Panama, Iowa 712-489-2786

Student of the Week

312 E. 7th-Logan, IA 51546 ■ Phone 644-2710 Pam Parsons, Paula Stueve Serving the Area Since 1887

Bradley received an 80 percent on a nonfiction book about dolphins. His comprehension is amazing.

4th h Avenue

No other food served Tuesday evening 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

While Supplies Last

* NOTICE * Nov. 2

9 p.m. - 1 am.

NO COVER CHARGE

AT THE HAUNTED BEACH BOX

HARRISON MUTUAL

(Really Huge)

(Fantastic Toppings)

HALLOWEEN PARTY Sat., Oct. 30

Tuesday, November 2

Giant Tacos Huge choice of toppings

Treas. State of IA, sales Tax .............................1,897.00 Treas. State of IA, payroll Taxes .........................1,121.00 True North Group Benefits, Health ins...................3,042.72 TOTAL .........................25,333.13 PAYROLL THRU 10/18/10...................10,053.43 PAID TOTAL ................35,386.56 Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Crum to adjourn. 4 ayes.

Randy Fetter, Mayor Attest: Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk 441-

Salvo, Deren, Schenck, legal Counsel.......................1,343.00 Logan Auto Supply, parts .167.47 Loan Contractors Supply, Equip. repairs..................61.68 Logan Do It Best Hdw., office/ UPS, street supp. ...........388.47 Mangold Env. Test, wastewater Tests ................................46.00 Muxfeldt & Asso., 09/10 Audit ..........................1,903.38 Paltec/Omaha Standard, cutting Edges ............................600.95 Postmaster, postage.........256.00 Roger Seeley, repairs Explorer .........................188.80

GRILL

115 N. 4th Ave. • 712-644-3200 Logan, Iowa 51546 Bill & Becky Greenwood - Owners

Kathy Niedermyer Kathy has been with the Agency since September 2008 as a customer service representative. She says knowing the customers personally and being able to work locally is the best part of her job. Kathy has lived in the area for 37 years.

WARNER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 207 E. 7th St. • Logan, IA 51546 644-2456

Marilyn Keizer Marilyn has been the agency bookkeeper and a customer service representative since March 2007. She has been in accounting for more than 25 years. Marilyn has lived in the area 10 years.

WARNER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 207 E. 7th St. • Logan, IA 51546 644-2456

Susan Gilfillan Susan has been with the Agency since July 1981 as a licensed personal lines agent. She says the best thing about her job, is helping clients to understand what they are purchasing and saving them money. Susan and her husband, Lyle have lived in the area for 33 years.

WARNER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 207 E. 7th St. • Logan, IA 51546 712-644-2456

Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student

Bradley Springston Third Grade

of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

To nominate your student of the week, call 712-6442705 or e-mail marydarling @heraldobserver.com

Neighbors

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National Business and Professional Women’s Month Barb Hoff

Cheryl Michael

Dinah has been with Super Foods over 20 years. Starting out as a cashier, moving to scanning coordinator, one of the Assistant Managers, as well as Manager of the Bakery and Deli.

Cheryl has been with Super Foods many years. Starting out in the meat department and stocking shelves. Then later on running a cash register until moving into the office where she currently works.

Barb has been doing hair for over 20 years. She has owned her own business for 8 years and is the only barber in Logan. Her shop is located on Hwy 30 with parking for customers right at the front door.

BARB’S BARBER SHOP

She has worked here 21 years. She is from Woodbine and lived here all her life. Lori is married and has 2 children.

Sandy Royer Harrison County Treasurer

Let Your vote be heard.

Vote Independent.

November 2nd 403 E. 6th St. Logan, IA

Christina Ferguson, D.O. Emergency Trauma Department Director Education: Residency & Internship at Freeman Health Systems, Joplin, MO, and D.O. University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ferguson has extensive Emergency Room experience since 2000 and is happy to treat the residents of Harrison and surrounding counties. She believes all patients deserve considerate and compassionate care.

403 E. 6th St. Logan, IA

403 E. 6th St. Logan, IA

314 East 7th • Logan, IA 712-644-2769

Lori Benson

Dinah Vandemark

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sandy Royer

Mary Lob, M.D. Physician, Alegent Health Medical Director-Rural Division Westmont Care Center Medical Director. Education: Creighton University Family Medicine Residency, St. George School of Medicine. Dr. Lob is a family practice physician providing care for infants to elderly. She has a broad based community and hospital/emergency experience. She is concerned with preventative care and management of chronic medical conditions, while enjoying patient/physician relationships.

We salute our women in buisness! * Staci Marshall * Tara Wakehouse * Terri Savery * Cheryl Mordhorst * Dawn Miller * Kathleen Jacobsen * Peggy Swenson

425 Walker Street Woodbine, IA 51579

(712) 647-2301 Fax (712) 647-2362

Rita Petsch, A.R.N.P. Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Location

Education: Creighton University Rita has depth of experience in direct health care as she utlitzes that knowledge to work closely with clinic physicians to treat the health care needs of the patients in the community.

Her patient care delivery is consistent and she enjoys the community she serves and dedicated co-workers.

Community Memorial Hospital - Missouri Valley, IA 631 North 8th Street (712) 642-2784

Alegent Health Logan Clinic - Logan, IA 122 West 8th Street (712) 644-3288

Alegent Health Missouri Valley Clinic, Mo. Valley, IA Located in Hospital (712) 642-2794

Carrie Grady, M.D.

Judy Benson, A.R.N.P.

Jennifer Hall, A.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner, outpatient psychiatry

Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Location

Family Practice Physician

Education: Creighton University Family Medicine Residency, Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Grady has received many professional honors and retains membership in many professional societies. She is a family practice physician and also offers OB services including prenatal visits and delivery at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University. Jenny has a diversified nursing background with strong emphasis in patient care. She sees clinic patients of all ages from diagnosis to treatment, while providing a trusted physician/ patient relationship.

Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Judy has extensive experience in child/adolescent/adult/geriatric psychiatry.

She sees persons experiencing mental health issues that are disrupting interpersonal, family or work life.

Alegent Health Logan Clinic - Logan, IA 122 West 8th Street (712) 644-3288

Alegent Health Wellness Center, Missouri Valley, IA 809 Elm Street (712) 642-2179

Christy Jackson, A.R.N.P.

PAM PARSONS

Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Location

AHCMH Medical Services Foundation Vice Chairperson.

Education: Creighton University, Clarkson College. Christy continues to see all patients daily. She loves having the personal contact with all presenting and works diligently to provide exceptional preventative care to all while managing those with chronic medical conditions.New Clinic Opening Spring 2011!!

Pam has been in the insurance industry for over 23 years, purchasing Strong Insurance Agency with her husband Kirk in 2008. She enjoys working with her customers to “Protect the Things that Matter.”

PAULA STUEVE Paula is no stranger to the insurance industry.

Having left in 1998 to raise her family she returned to the insurance business in 2007.

She is an agent and bookkeeper for Strong Insurance Agency.

STRONG INSURANCE AGENCY Alegent Health Woodbine Clinic, Woodbine, IA 410 Ely Street (712) 647-2566

Alegent Health Dunlap Clinic - Dunlap, IA 707 Iowa Avenue (712) 643-2298

STRONG INSURANCE AGENCY

312 E. 7th - Logan, IA

312 E. 7th - Logan, IA

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NATIONAL BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL WOMENS MONTH

Elect Renee King County Treasurer A STRONG Leader Hardworking Dependable Most Knowledgeable

Over 25 Years Courthouse Experience Paid for by Harrison County Republican Women

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Logan Herald-Observer October 27, 2010

Sports PANTHERS IN POST SEASON PlAY Members of Logan-Magnolia’s 2010 Panther football team, are in front from the left, manager Jade Larson, Nolan Oviatt, Dominic Snyder, Quin Mann, Levi Ettleman, Jordan Muxfeldt; second row, Evan Mikels, Troy Sodders, Nate Fender, Nate Morton, manager Parker Bolte; third row, manager Staci Baker, Zach Hatcher, Jacob Winther, Marrick Loftus, Dillon Miller, Austin Ettleman, Ben Kill; fourth row, manager Tasha Coberly, Nick Edney, Justin Yost, Evan Sears, Dane Charbonneau, Gannon Cunard, James Branstetter; fifth row, Robert Rydberg, Dillon Wills, Jake Riesland, Brett Greenwood, Jackson Winchell, Logan Worley, Cade Bolte; sixth row, manager Amanda Baker, Brennan Azinger, Brock Myers, Caden McDonald, Nick Knudsen, John Thiele, Eric Brosnahan, Jimmy Sears; top row, Joey Graf, John Smith, Logan Melby, Brian Zephier, Chris Bridgeford, Tanner Winther, Paul Hutson. Not pictured, Travis Jones and Cole Cox. Photo: Mary Darling

SEASON RECORD S e p t . 24 vs Clarinda Academy 54-8

A u g . 27 vs Mo. Valley 62-7

Sept . 3 vs Clarinda 63-0

O c t . 1 vs Tri-Center 42-0

Sept . 10 vs A u d u bo n 6 0-12

Oct . 8 vs Underwood 62-7

Sept. 17 vs Treynor 34-27

Oct . 15 vs Griswold 63-14 O c t . 22 vs S t . A l be r t 3 4 - 2 7 ( S t . A l be r t )

Congratulations Lo-Ma

PROUD OF OUR PANTHERS

Eby Drug Store

STRONG INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

Celebrating Over 50 years in Logan!

Congratulations to the team!

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Your Hard Work has paid Great Rewards

Great Season Panthers!

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Logan, IA

207 E. 7th St.

CARQUEST AUTO PARTS 117 N. 4th Ave., Logan 644-2505 Quality Parts for Car, Truck, Farm Gene Beckner, Owner

312 E. 7th Logan, Iowa 644-2710

Paula Stueve Pam Parsons

118 W. 7th St. Logan, IA 51546 Ph: 712-644-2281 “See us for all your ‘Car Care’ needs” Fast. Accurate. Guaranteed, Auto Repairs

Logan Clinic 122 West 8th Street 712-644-3288

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GRILL

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Bill & Becky Greenwood – Owners

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Fueling the Fire!

Good Job Panthers

The Greatest Gift You Can Give is Your TIME

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Halloween

Logan Herald-Observer October 27, 2010

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Think Safety First this Halloween!

Use face paints instead of masks that obscure vision.

LED lights or glow sticks are a safer alternative to lit candles. Some lights even flicker to offer the appeal of candles.

Trick-or-treat in a group and never alone.

Take a planned route and don't wander off the path.

Wear reflective tape on darker costumes or when trickor-treating at night.

Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you.

Use face paints instead of masks that obscure vision.

Cell phones are a great way to stay in touch.

Make sure you set a time that your kids should be home by.

Kids will be kids. Explain to kids of all ages the difference between tricks and vandalism.

Serve your kids a filling meal before trick or treating and they won't be as tempted to eat any candy before they bring it home for you to check.

Have a Safe Halloween 117 N. 4th Ave. Logan, IA 712-644-2505 Quality Parts for Car, Truck, Farm

Get your Halloween Candy Here LOGAN

Your Home Town Grocery Store

403 6th St., Logan 644-2280 or 644-2601

Woodbine Municipal Light & Power Phone: 647-2340 If no answer, call 647-2345 www.woodbineia.org

LOGAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 215 N 4th Ave. 644-2929 Logan, IA

AFTER HOURS CLINIC Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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We have great gift ideas & cards for Halloween & Thanksgiving

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CITY OF MONDAMIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Mondamin City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning an application to the FY2011 Community Development Block Grant – Water and Sewer (W&S) program. The application is for funding assistance to rural water to the city. The city is applying for a $300,000 CDBG grant and will provide a local match. The application will be made on or before November 3, 2010. The project completes a stated priority of the City of Mondamin and benefits low-moderate income (LMI) residents. The LMI rate for the City of Mondamin has been determined to be through a survey. Public comments will be received at the meeting, or in writing up to the time of the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Mondamin Community Center on Monday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Should you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Courtney Harter, Southwest Iowa Planning Council, at 1-866-2794720. Written comments will be received until the day of the meeting at City of Mondamin, P.O. Box 196, Mondamin, IA 51557. Susan Perry, City Clerk.

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CITY OF LITTLE SIOUX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Little Sioux City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning an application to the FY2011 Community Development Block Grant – Water and Sewer (W&S) program. The application is for funding assistance to rural water to the city. The city is applying for a $300,000 CDBG grant and will provide a local match. The application will be made on or before November 3, 2010. The project completes a stated priority of the City of Little Sioux and benefits low-moderate income (LMI) residents. The LMI rate for the City of Little Sioux has been determined to be through a survey. Public comment will be received at the meeting, or in writing up to the time of the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Little Sioux Community Center on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Should you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Courtney Harter, Southwest Iowa Planning Council at 1-866-2794720. Written comments will be received until the day of the meeting at City of Little Sioux, 407 1st Street, Little Sioux, IA 51545.

Andrea Perry, City Clerk.

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HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2010 The H.C.L.C. regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., October 13, 2010 by Chairman R. Smith. Roll call showed representatives: R. Holthe, M. Rhoten, J. Bertelsen, P. Marshall and solid waste manager Dan Barry. Also in attendance was Roger Goff from Crossroads of Western Iowa in Missouri Valley.

There were no changes to the presented agenda. R. Holthe motioned to accept the agenda. J. Bertelsen seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

There were no changes to the September meeting minutes and directors memos. M. Rhoten motioned to approve the meeting minutes and directors memos. R. Holthe seconded. All yeas. Motion passed.

Dan reviewed the budget and claims. The CD’s were reviewed with no changes to the report other than the misc. needs CD being renewed. The September sales, along with the checking and savings accounts were reviewed. Dan went through each “line-item” of the accounts. The budget was reviewed with this being the third month of the fiscal year. Dan asked if the representatives wanted to deposit any funds from checking toward the equipment reserve at this time. With interest being so low the representatives decided to take no action and leave the money in the checking account. The representatives reviewed the claims that were presented. Dan went through each lineitem of the claims. There was a question about an invoice from the Auditing Firm. R. Smith said that the bill should be paid. There were no other questions concerning the claims. M. Rhoten motioned to approve the budget and pay the claims. R. Holthe seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

The next agenda item was for questions/concerns for Dan to address by the representatives. M. Rhoten talked with Dan about the City of Magnolia not receiving some mail information. Dan will look into the issue but explained to Rhoten that the item she is asking about comes in the same envelope as other information the City of Magnolia says they are getting. Dan reviewed some misc. items with the representatives. A. the auditors have completed the FY2009/2010 audit and Dan thinks they will present it at the November meeting. B. Dan discussed information from the ISOSWO/IRA fall conference and the EPA Clean-Air Act that will require the landfill to have an air quality permit. C. Roger Goff from C.W.I. where we deliver our recycle material, talked about marketing issues which he got from the ISOSWO/IRA Fall Conference. As always the recycle prices change all the time and Roger will keep us informed. Roger also is unclear on the EPA clean-air-act and how it will affect the recycle industry.

The month-end reports; manager’s activities report; membership assessment report; landfill activity report; drop-box recycling reports; misc. information/news articles were looked at. There were no questions.

The next regular meeting will be held November 10, 2010. With no further items to discuss R. Holthe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. M. Rhoten seconded the

motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Robert Smith, HCLC Chairman Attest: Dan Barry, HCLC Mgr. BILLS PAID SINCE SEPT. 2010 MEETING First Horizon Bank .........$1,337.74 First Natl. Bank ................1,337.74 Iowa Work Force ...................28.76 IPERS ..............................1,396.97 Lincoln Financial .................300.00 Treas. St. of Iowa..............1,755.00 Petty Cash.............................50.18 U.S. Postmaster ....................88.00 TOTAL ..............................6,294.39 BILLS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL OCT. 13, 2010 BHE Trashmaster .............2,333.68 Barker, Lemar & Asso. .....2,600.54 Bill’s Water Cond...................47.00 Chase Card...........................87.09 Counsel Office Supply ..........84.32 Crawford Co. Landfill........1,500.00 Crossroads of W. Iowa .....1,300.00 Farm Service Co. ................237.74 Harr. Co. Engineer...............196.76 IMWCA.............................1,361.00 Iowa Telecom ......................191.17 Logan Auto Supply..............202.01 Logan Do It Best .....................6.29 Logan Herald Obs.................51.91 Metch ...............................1,077.49 Metro Waste Authority......3,573.53 MidAmerican Energy ..........460.13 Mo. Valley Implement .......3,395.89 Scale Source.......................325.00 Super Foods ...........................4.65 The Office Stop...................120.00 United Western Coop.......3,142.50 Wellmark BCBS of IA.......3,137.27 Williams & Co...................2,761.04 TOTAL ............................28,197.01 44-1

PERSIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 11, 2010 The Persia City Council met in regular session with the following members present: Councilpersons Flaharty, Ellsworth, Spencer and Ronfeldt with Mayor Kosmacek absent. Bradley acting as Mayor Pro-Tem. September 13, 2010 minutes were approved on a motion by Flaharty, seconded by Spencer.

Financial report for August was approved by Ellsworth, seconded

by Ronfeldt.

Financial report for September was approved by Ellsworth, seconded by Flaharty.

The following bills were unanimously approved for payment on motion by Flaharty, seconded by Ronfeldt.

MidAmerican Energy, gen., parks, Fire, street lites ..............$717.94 Regional Water, gen., roads, Fire, parks........................117.00 R&S Waste, general.........1,200.00 Harr. Co. Landfill, genera. ...722.00 Walnut Comm., gen., fire ......72.74 Logan Hearld-Obs., gen. ......18.74 Feld Fire, fire.......................702.30 Bomgaars, parks.................147.94 Wright Express, roads ..........42.99 Counsel Documents, gen. ....20.00 Summit Sup. Corp., gen...3,068.77 Western Eng., gen. .............571.25 Plambeck Const., gen.........253.00 Honeyman Rental, parks ....218.00 Neola Tire, roads ..................12.00 Judson Frisk, gen..................60.00 Harr. Co.Dev. Corp., gen. ....204.18 Harlan Hdw., gen. .................45.97 Wayne Miller, gen. ..............215.00 Arrangements have been made by the council to have a St. Patrick’s Dinner/Fish Fry fire hall building fundraiser on March 18 at the Fire Hall.

Mayor requested applicants to be interviewed this week for city clerk position.

Clerk reported the progression of the Arrick property. City now can proceed as of October 16 with clean up efforts of the property at owner’s expense.

On unanimous motion by Spencer, seconded by Ronfeldt, L-B Koss Co. will begin the removal and replacement of curb and street on F58 with the approval for the use of the city vehicle.

On unanimous motion by Ellsworth, seconded by Spencer, the seal coating of roads will be postponed until spring.

Adjournment on unanimous motion by Ronfeldt, seconded by Flaharty.

Tim Kosmacek, Mayor City Clerk 44-1

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028842 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF CITIMORTGAGE, INC. VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) RANDY S. BEERS, LOU ANN BEERS As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 43, IN BLAIR’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 406 N. 3RD ST., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Nov. 19, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $75,504.23; Costs, $321.70; Accruing Costs, $1,247.54 plus Sheriff; Interest, 7.126% from 2-18-10 on $69,384.54; Date, Aug. 5, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Gregory J. Kreitner.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028567

Legals Special Execution PLAINTIFF BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP VS DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) RICHARD A. LIGHT, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, SPOUSE OF RICHARD A. LIGHT, IF ANY As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Seventy-nine (79) North, Range Forty-two (42) West of the 5th P.M., Harrison County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North line of SW1/4SW1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 79, North, Range 42 West of the 5th P.M., and the centerline of the County Road as presently established, thence South 101.0 feet along said centerline, thence East 128.0 feet parallel with the North line of said SW1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4. thence North 101.0 feet parallel with said centerline, thence West 128.0 feet long the North line of said SW1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 0.30 acres more or less including the presently established county road right of way.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 2533 OVERTON AVENUE, LOGAN, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Nov. 19, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $52,689.79; Costs, $167.92; Accruing Costs, $555.56 plus sheriff; Interest, 8.0% from 11/5/2009 on $46,633.13 plus $5,326.01; Date, Aug. 6, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Benjamin W. Hopkins.

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LOGAN-MAGNOLIA SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS October 11, 2010 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:30 p.m. in the media center.

Roll call was answered by: Board President Dan Cohrs; VicePresident Kelly Gochenour; Directors, Todd Cohrs and Shelley Foutch; Superintendent James Hammrich and Business Manager/Board Secretary Lauren Roden. Director Mike Branstetter was absent. Also present were: Elementary Principal Jim Makey, Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour, Transportation Director Angie Clark and West Harrison Transportation Director Earl Walker, Maintenance Supervisor Roger Androy and Mary Darling.

2.

Review/Change/Approve Agenda. Todd Cohrs moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

3. Approval of Minutes, Bills and Financial Statements.

Kelly Gochenour moved to approve the minutes, bills and financial statements, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

4. A. Correspondence. There was no correspondence to share with the board.

4.B. Public Presenters. Jim Randall presented a check for $800.00 on behalf of the Community Bank Grant Program.

Librarian Jodi Hinsdale gave a power point presentation on the Logan-Magnolia Schools Library Program.

Secondary Special Education Instructor Colette Dubas, discussed the successful use of technology in the special education program – specifically the E2020 computer based program.

Members of the public, Gary Altwegg, John Espenmiller, Gordon Fliehe and Tom Stoner requested the board’s consideration of naming the auditorium or an event for L. Eugene Evans as a memorial for the former teacher/superintendent/board member. The group presented 200 signatures in support of the action and assured the memorial would be at no cost to the district.

5.

Administrators’/Directors’ Reports. Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour reported for Elementary Principal Jim Makey: *Activities related to fire safety week. *Professional development for the elementary teachers would be through Cognitive Guided Instruction with an emphasis on teaching math to elementary students. *Oct. 15 is the certified enrollment deadline and the count was almost complete.

Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour reported on: *The completion of the NWEA testing for all 712 students in two weeks. *Professional development in the high school would be through Concept Based Instruction. *The receipt of 2 bids for revising the School’s Web Page: one from CatapultK12, a California based firm, and one from SOCS, an Iowa based firm. Further discussion was tabled until 6.B. Contracts. *The success of the speech road show held Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3.

Maintenance Director Roger Androy reported on: *The need for a new air conditioning unit; further repairs to the unit not being cost effective.

Roger will get bids for replacement. *Security for the building. Roger is looking into vendors for a buzz-in entry system to further secure the building.

Transportation Director Angie Clark introduced Earl Walker. West Harrison’s Transportation Director to the board. He discussed his past job experience and the shared

duties between the West Harrison School District and the LoganMagnolia School District. He also reported on upcoming bus inspections.

Board President Dan Cohrs called for a recess at 8:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

6.A. Community Bank Presentation. Jim Randall presented under 4.B. Public Presenters.

6.B. Contracts. Kelly Gochenour moved to offer a contract to Kent Kersten for high school head wrestling coach, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

Shelley Foutch moved to accept the bid from Noisemaster Acoustical Baffle Systems for materials for soundproofing the ceiling in the elementary gym for $4,256.00 seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 40.

Todd Cohrs moved to approve the bid from Heller Implement for a Kubota mower for $8,225.00, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 40.

Kelly Gochenour moved to approve the bid to trade in the 2001 Impala with transmission problems for a 2008 Impala from Woodhouse for $16,925 - $500 trade in, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

The board tabled discussion on three bids to replace the pickup until after the first of the year.

Shelley Foutch moved to approve the bid from Charlie Green for $75.00 per hour for snow removal for the FY10-11 year, seconded by Kelly Gochenour, carried.

4-0.

The board tabled discussion on hiring an additional preschool paraeducator until the November 2010 meeting.

Shelley Foutch moved to offer a contract to Jean Nelson as a secondary paraeducator for $12.00 per hour, 35 hours per week, seconded

by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0.

Todd Cohrs moved to offer a contract to Gary Christians as a bus driver to replace Todd Wills, for $15 per hour, 20 hours per week, seconded by Kelly Gochenour, carried.

4-0.

Shelley Foutch moved to approve a contract with SOCS for the website update and maintenance for $2,897.00 the first year and $1,588 the second and third years, seconded by Kelly Gochenour, carried. 4-0.

Todd Cohrs moved to approve contracts for Judy Adair and Gary Peterson as co-assistant track coaches for $1,127 each, seconded

by Kelly Gochenour, carried. 4-0.

Kelly Gochenour moved to approve contracts for Judy Adair as head junior high volleyball coach and Toni Lacey as assistant junior high volleyball coach, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

Shelley Foutch moved to increase Kid Care Coordinator Vicki Placek’s hourly wage from $13.80 to $14.00, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0.

6.C. Fundraisers. Shelley Foutch made a motion to approve Will Azinger’s baseball fundraiser request, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0.

6.D. Open Enrollment. Todd Cohrs moved to approve the following

open enrollment request, seconded

by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0. To: Logan-Magnolia Community School District, Matthew and Betty Kerger, one student.

6.E. Certified Annual Report and Special Education Supplement.

Business manager Lauren Roden reported on the FY10 Certified Annual Report and Special Education Supplement.

Kelly Gochenour moved to approve the FY10 Certified Annual Report and Special Education Supplement, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

6.F. SBRC Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid. Todd Cohrs moved to request allowable growth and supplemental aid for a negative special education balance for the FY10 school year, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

6.G. Capital Asset Policy No. 802.4 Second Reading. Kelly Gochenour moved to approve the second reading of the Capital Assets Policy No. 802.4, seconded

by Shelly Foutch, carried. 4-0.

6.H. District Developed Special Education Service Delivery Plan.

Kelly Gochenour moved to readopt the District Developed Special Education Service Delivery Plan for FY10-11, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0.

6.I. Early Retirement. Shelley Foutch moved to open early retirement for FY2011, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried 4-0.

7. Board Reports. Board president Dan Cohrs reported on meeting with the Walnut Community School Board to discuss the Superintendent Sharing Agreement.

Board members discussed the L. Eugene Evans memorial and tabled further action pending additional public input.

9. Adjournment. Dan Cohrs moved to the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 10 OPERATING FUND Able Locksmiths, repair locks, Duplicate keys ...............$187.00 Academic Superstore, software Licenses Microsoft........4,510.78 AEA 13, forms, assmt. Sol., Sub. Auth. Course.........2,684.75 Agriland FS, Inc., gasohol, Grass seed, round up ....2,726.63 Alegent Health, Gary Christians...........................78.00 AMSAN, plant operation and Maint. Supp...................1,232.84 Capital Sanitary Supply, plant Operation & maint. Supp.1,152.84 Carpenter Paper Co., Paper ................................967.50 Central IA Distributing, Inc., Supplies, ......................2,417.82 Chair Slippers, supp............311.82 Chris Lorentzen, overpmt. Dr. Ed fees...............................20.00 City Glass Co., gym door....390.00 City of Logan. Water/ Sewer...........................1,503.69 Clark Pest & Termite Control, Monthly pest control ........100.00 Cornhusker Int. Trucks, bus 21, bus 24.....................2,610.85 Counsel Office & Document, Supp., copier rental ......2,536.07 Crossroads of Western IA, Tuition .............................615.00 Dave Lyon Auto & Truck Repair,

Two 24, 31 and 27 to Omaha .............................900.00 Decker Equip., supp., marker Board ...............................363.85 Decker Sports, JH FB helmet, Shipping pads....................93.00 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. Co., Signature stamp..................31.80 Do It Best Hdw., batteries, Misc. bldg. Supp................484.70 Dunham, Hardwoods, resale Woods...........................1,005.93 Echo Group Inc., supp., Elec. supp. ........................683.74 Eugene Esser, mileage.........93.60 Fuel N’ Shine, gasohol, Gas ..................................111.07 G&R Nifty Lawns, lawn care460.00 Hammond & Stephens, supp.71.40 Hancock Fabrics, fabric.........25.50 Harr. Co. Eng., rock for bus.156.66 Iowa Telecom, telep. ...........201.23 IA Western Comm. College, CPR training, tuition, BLAST program ............6,159.86 ISCA, prof. Dues ...................35.00 J&R School Supp., resale Pencils ..............................104.00 JW Pepper & Son., sheet Music ...............................873.58 Jaymar Business Forms, Check stock ......................274.83 JMC Computer Service, License/maint................3,754.83 Keith Kersten, digital camera, Digital card readers, mileage, Yard cart...........................273.88 Kephart’s Music Center, Supplies .............................68.10 Key Curriculum Press, geometry Supplies .............................99.00 Kirkwood Comm. College, HS credit course online ....150.00 Klint Kersten, phys. 2 ............30.00 Kristin Michael, mileage........29.25 Kure Asso., install phone Line ...................................180.00 Leah Muxfeldt, mileage.........38.25 Lisa Peters, 3 color guard Routines............................375.00 Loftus Htg. , repair AC unit, Outlet installs., exhaust fan Motor..............................2,848.67 Logan Auto Supply, bolts, anti Freeze & diesel supp., air Filter, gear oil, keys..........198.62 Logan Country Store, gasohol, Diesel...............................544.84 Logan Herald/Woodbine Twiner, Adv., legal print., supp. ....588.62 Logan Kiwanis, annual dues204.00 Logan Mini-Mart, gasohol, Diesel............................2,251.64 Logan Super Foods, FCS Food.................................276.96 Lyle Oloff, mower blades.....126.00 Lyons Music, resale, Recorders ...........................99.45 Mark’s Plumbing, supp........817.68 Medical Enterp., supp. ..........44.00 Menards, supp. ...................178.55 MidAmerican Energy, Elec...............................7,682.68 Midwest Tech. Products, Supp., powermatic wood Lathe, pulley .................3,942.41 MNJ Technologies, USB Microphone ........................34.42 Mundt, Franck & Schumacher, Legal service ...................175.00 Nate Simons, SWIBA dues...15.00 Office Depot, supp., chair 1,683.21 Omaha World Herald, sub...126.70 PC Mall Gov., flash drive ....119.40

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Classifieds HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Dietary Aide.

Performs food prep, service and daily cleaning for meals served to residents

and at other special events. Part time with varied shifts during week and every other weekend.

Westmont Care Center, 314 South Elm, Logan, IA 51546. Apply in per-

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Music • Costume Contest • Food 103 N. Noyes Mondamin, IA 712-646-2300

HELP WANTED • SEMI/TENDER TRUCK DRIVER Driving - Maintenance - NH3 Handling Full-time position with benefits or Part-time postion available.

• CUSTOM APPLICATOR Full-time position with benefits or Part-time position available.

For more information call Josh

Leinen, Inc. 712-743-2315 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Harrison County Road Department is currently soliciting applications for Sign Truck Driver/Operator. This position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office for sign data maintenance. The successful applicant will be assigned to the County Shop in Logan. He/She must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License valid in the State of Iowa and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

For a job description and employment application, contact the Iowa Workforce Development Center at 300 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

Applications will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010.

Previous applicants must re-apply to be considered. All applications must be submitted through Iowa Workforce Development. Harrison County is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Home Health RN Wel-Home Health Logan is seeking compassionate, reliable, and experienced RNs to provide skilled Home Care. Requires Home Health experience, current RN license, CPR cert., driver’s license in good standing, reliable transportation. Able to develop rapport and good communication with patient & family. Skills required include decision making, critical thinking, coordination, assessment and documentation. Part-time position avaiiable. Come work in the satisfying and rewarding field of home health nursing.

WEL-Home Health Logan 314 South Elm, Logan, IA 51546 Apply in person, mail original copy of resume or fax to Stacy 712-644-3907 or call 712-644-3529 or e-mail hrdept@lantisnet.com EOE

son, mail original copy of resume or fax to Cecil 712-6443509 or Call 712644-2922 or email hrdept@lantisnet.co m EOE HELP WANTED: Lineworker. City of Sidney is seeking a Journey or A p p r e n t i c e L i n e w o r k e r.

Experience preferred. Contact Jo Houser at (308) 2547002 for application and job requirements.

Deadline: Nov. 12. EOE HELP WANTED: Part time Office A s s i s t a n t .

Established insurance company in Logan, IA is seeking a motivated, energetic person to fill this position.

Exceptional math and writing skills required. Computer skills are essential for this 3 day per week position.

Forward your resume with references to: P. O. Box 151, Logan, IA 51546-0151.

Resumes will be accepted until November 3, 2010.

Logan Herald-Observer October 27, 2010

HELP WANTED: Part-Time Bus Driver. Position parttime & temporary.

Duties include transport of residents to/from medical appointments, some light duty maintenance. Good driving record, valid drivers license required, LTC experience preferred. If you’re looking for part-time work and want to pick up some hours, check us out. Apply in person at Westmont Care Center, 314 S. Elm, Logan, IA, fax resume to Cecil 712644-3509, or call 712-644-2922. EOE

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CARD OF THANKS: The Family of Don Fetter would like to thank you so much.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair.

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hearts, we thank you, whatever the part. We would like to thank Pastor Ron Riley for his comforting words, and the members of the church for preparing and serving the luncheon. Thank you to Alegent and Mercy Hospitals for the care provided Don and a special thank you to Cindy Ballantyne for her continued care she provided over the past year. Very special thanks to Hospice for bringing Don home. God Bless you all. The Fetter Families.

CARD OF THANKS: “Kudos” to my Red Hat Society friends for their many talents.

You have proved to me that everyone is an actor at heart. You turned the Flower Shoppe Tea Room and stage into a Mini-Broadway Production. You have made me proud that I had written a play for you. Jodi Hickey.

STATEWIDES BUSINESS FOR SALE!! Established for 3 years. Will Train.

FAMILY ADVOCATE WCCA seeks Family Advocate to serve children/families, in Harlan, Missouri Valley and Woodbine. Duties include planning/implementing recruitment, enrollment and orientation of age/income eligible children/families, assessing/building on family strengths/community assets, educating/counseling/referring families for assistance, advocating as needed towards self reliance to enhance children’s/family’s self-worth, maintain accur-ate/confidential files/records, comply with HS Performance Stds, case management. Prefer BA/BS Social Work, or related degree will accept AA/AS. 1 yr. exp., valid drivers license, auto liability insurance required. Harlanbased, 36 hr/wk, 50 wk/yr position with benefits IPERS and more. Closes noon, 11/5. Mail, fax/email letter of application to Dennis Lawson, West Central Community Action, Box 709, Harlan, IA 51537, Fax: 712/755/3235, E-mail: dlawson@westcca.org, Website: www.westcentralca.org. EOE

bedroom apartment at Boyer View Apts., Logan, IA. Quiet complex, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income.

62 years or older or persons with disabilities of any age. Call 1-712-647-2113 or 1-800-762-7209. Boyer View is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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LEGALS Continued from page 12 Papillion Sanitation, Garbage collection...........307.60 Personal Service Mfg. Corp., Resale..............................116.08 Pitney Bowes, postage .......435.00 Pyramid School Prod., Inst. Supp. ...........................97.50 Renaissance Learning Inc., Math cards.......................100.37 Reserve Account, post.....2,000.00 Rick’s Computers, battery, server Repair, speaker set, laptop Repair ..............................725.57 Rose Willard, mileage .........192.60 Schmitt Music Ctr., sousaphone Repairs .............................68.00 School Bus Sales, repair parts, 2 hood latch .....................382.61 School Specialty, bookshelf 319.36 Schwertley Bros., bus repair #27 door ..........................100.00 Seeley Auto Service, tire Repair ................................45.00 Sew Viking, 2 sewing Machines ..........................798.00 Snowcap Comm., sub. .......250.l00 Software Unlimited, signature File ...................................100.00 Stephanie Ross, reimb. Autism Conference .......................125.00 Strauss Security Solutions, Supplies ...........................265.15 Summit Supply Corp., Supplies ...........................215.60 T&M Cable, skid loader Rental ..............................200.00 Uline, chair mat ...................184.56 Ultra No Touch, sept. bus Washes ..............................50.00 US Toy Co., supp. Comp.

Lab. ..................................105.59 Vandemark Htg. & Cooling, Duct cleaning................4,015.00 Verizon Wireless, cellular Service.............................247.90 Wall Street Journal, Sub. ...................................99.00 Walmart Comm., groceries .189.48 Waterline Inc., flow switch...147.50 FUND TOTAL .................75,014.07

CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL .........................75,014.07 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Body Basics, weight equip. ............

1,682.00 Custom Apparel, costs, cross Country shirts ...................747.00 Decker Sports, volleyball net, VB carts, lineman flags.1,022.00 Harr. Co. Food Pantry, donation FB chr. Pie contest..............82.00 IBCA, fall IBCA clinic, IBCA memb. ....................125.00 Key Club International, Key club dues ...................204.00 Larry Sheets, refund overmpt.

Shoes.................................28.00 Liberts, nylon dance Pant...................................392.36 Logan Country Store, gift Certif.., quizbowl supp. ......43.84 Logan Super Foods, FCCLA Supplies ...............................9.90 Martin Brothers, concession Supp., food........................741.67 Peak Interests, pizza for get a Grip/FCCLA meeting .......215.00 Pepsi Cola, pop................2,691.54 Solospike, spike eq ..........2,899.00 Something Unique, VB shirts, VB team shirts, uniforms1,505.08 Trophies Plus, xco. Medals & Plaqs., JV VB plq. & mdls .745.14 Walmart, supp.......................93.18 VENDOR TOTAL...................93.18 FUND TOTAL .................13,226.71 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 62 LATCH KEY PROGRAM Capital Sanitary Supply, Supplies ...........................166.74 Iowa Telecom, telep. .............23.97 Logan Super Foods, kidcare Food..................................614.37 FUND TOTAL ......................805.08 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL...14,031.79 44-1

CITY OF LOGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Logan City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning an application to the FY2011 Community Development Block Grant – Housing program. The application is for funding assistance to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied, single-family housing units in the selected target area. The city is applying for a $383,000 CDBG grant and will provide $15,000 in local match. The application will be made on or before December 8, 2010. The project completes a stated priority of the City of Logan to retain decent and affordable housing for low-income residents. All funds will benefit low-moderate income (LMI) residents. Public comment will be received at the meeting, or in writing up to the time of the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Logan City Hall on Monday, November 8, at 6:45 p.m. Should you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Jeremy Middents, Southwest Iowa Planning Council, at 1-866-279-4720. Written comments will be received until the day of the meeting at City of Logan, 108 W. 4th Street, Logan, IA 51546.

Nedra Fliehe City Administrator 44-1

MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 20, 2010 The regular monthly meeting of the Magnolia City Council was held on the above date at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Alice Rorden presiding and the following council members present: Michelle Rhoten, Mark Hoffman, Gene Barber and Carl Rorden, along with clerk Susanne Vokt. Council member Joanne Barber was absent due to illness.

Also present was water operator Jake Gluntz. Citizens present were Tina Harper, Ellen Dahl, Rex and

Janet Rhoten and Laura Levell.

2. Approval of Agenda. Motion to approve agenda made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Michelle Rhoten, carried. 4-0.

3.

Approval of Minutes.

September minutes were amended to correct flu shot date to 10/26/2010. Motion to approve minutes as amended made by Gene Barber, seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

4. Approval of Bills. Bills list was amended to include $130 to Hygienic Laboratory for water testing. Motion to approve amended bills list was made by Michelle Rhoten, seconded by Mark Hoffman, carried. 4-0.

5. Water Operator Report. Water operator Jake Glunz reported. *DC Electric has been too busy to check into the cost of rewinding the old high service pump. Several other businesses were suggested to Jake and he will follow up. *People Service was unable to complete flushing on Sept. 29 and will finish this as soon as possible. *Jake was given the go ahead to contact Sargent Drilling to evaluate the issue with well #1 at a cost of $200. *There are a couple non-functioning meters and these will be replaced.

6. Letter to IDNR. Councilman Rorden consulted with the city attorney to see what legal authority DNR has to compel the city to evaluate privately owned septic systems.

Apparently the city’s obligation only extends to reporting any surface discharge to the County Sanitarian.

The city will also notify citizens via the next water statement that the recommended septic pumping interval is 3-5 years as stated on the IDNR website. A letter was written and will be sent to IDNR. 7. City Clerk Report. Financial information given. Clerk will be investigating utility billing software to replace the current Excel system and will report to the council at the

next meeting.

8. Mayor’s Report. Sheriff report read. Received thank yous from both the Magnolia cemetery and the Catholic cemetery for donations from the city. MidAmerican Energy will be clearing tree limbs from their electric facilities and will contact any property owners affected. The work should be completed within the next few weeks.

9. Department Reports. A. Landfill/Park. The landfill comprehensive plan for 2010 has been found and is on file in the city office.

A dead tree was cut down in the park. The park shed is still to be removed to the landfill. Mowing has been completed for the season.

Election day is in a couple weeks and a port-a-pot will be brought in.

B. Fire Department. A couple of rescue calls and one assist with a fire in Missouri Valley. C. Streets. All street lights appear to be working.

Visibility at stop signs and intersections due to properties not being maintained is still a concern. Two households are now in compliance and letters will be sent to a couple of others who were brought to the council’s attention. A car, apparently abandoned, has been blocking the north end of Evergreen Street and efforts to contact the owner by phone have not been successful. A letter will be drafted for the Sheriff’s department to serve to the offending party. Stabilt construction is finishing up their work with the county and will be contacting the city in the next couple of weeks to begin alley gravel work.

10. Citizen’s Ability to Address the Council. Citizen wondering when gravel work will be done as the special needs school bus is unable to drive up to the house until access is maintained.

11. Adjourn. Gene Barber moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

BILLS OCTOBER 20, 2010 OPERATING ACCOUNT MidAmerican, elec., fire dept.

31011...............................$62.37 MidAmerican, elec., park 31012.................................11.03 MidAmeircan, elec., shed 31051.................................10.00 MidAmerican, elec., street Lights, 31035 ....................365.67 Long Lines, city hall phone/ Internet/fax.......................103.25 IPERS, employer/employee ..57.25 Logan Herald-Obs., pub........69.62 Paul Rhoten, mowing..........407.00 Windstream, fire hall ph. .......52.77 Susanne Vokt, clerk wages.439.25 (gross $500) Harr. Co. Dev. Corp., quarterly Payment ............................112.50 IRS, quarterly withholding...229.50 TOTAL ..............................1,920.21 WATER ACCOUNT MidAmerican, water pumping 31016.................................81.90 Harr. Co. Landfill, landfill Asssmt. ............................398.00 DNR, water use permit .......135.00 People Service, water operator And postage for samples............

1,826.98 USPS, stamps-500 .............220.00 Sales Tax, prepaid through E-file 3rd quarter 2010..............638.00 Hygienic Laboratory, water Testing..............................130.00 TOTAL ..............................3,429.88 REVENUE Interest ....................................2.06 Worker comp refund ...........100.00 LOST...................................826.21 County Treasurer............13,776.59 Road Use Tax ..................1,643.68 TOTAL OPERATING ACCOUNT BALANCE AS OF 10/15...........................63,103.79 WATER REVENUE ..........3,673.85 TOTAL WATER REVENUE ACCT. AS OF 10/15......4,851.24 TOTAL WATER RESERVE ACCT. AS OF ..................405.00 44-1

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Logan Herald-Observer October 27, 2010

Sports

Panthers lose heartbreaker St. Albert hands Lo-Ma first loss of season Nancy Voggesser For the Herald-Observer It looked like the entire towns of Logan and Magnolia were present at what was arguably the best game of the Logan-Magnolia Panthers football regular season Oct. 22 at St. Albert.

The purple and gold reigned at the St. Albert stadium while the Panthers and Falcons fought it out on the gridiron.

St. Albert started the game on offense after Paul Hutson tackled the Falcons returner on the 20-yard line.

The first run of the game was stuffed after a short gain by Jacob Winther, followed by a tackle for loss by Evan Mikels and Caden McDonald. The Falcons were able to capitalize on a pass for the next play gaining 23-yards on the Panthers. Winther, Dillon Miller, Mikels and Dominic Snyder took care of the next two downs and Zach Hatcher broke up the next pass to force the Falcons to punt the ball.

The Panthers put together the first scoring drive of the game on the legs of Mikels and Marrick Loftus and a pass from Nate Fender to Levi Ettleman. The steady and sure drive was capped by a four-yard touchdown run by Mikels with 3:28 left in the first quarter.

Ettelman’s kick was good to put the Panthers’ up 7-0.

The Falcons steadily made it down field with the Panthers working hard to stop the drive. Winther, Miller, Snyder, Loftus and Travis Jones found their targets to slow down the drive, but the Falcons would inevitably end up in the end zone right off the bat in the

second quarter when Reece Hansen ran seven yards for a touchdown with 11:23 left in the second quarter. Gabe Meis’ kick was good to tie the game.

The Panthers were held to a three and out in their next drive. The Falcons had good field position starting their next drive on the Panthers’ 44-yard line. Jones was able to get a key sack on the drive and tackles by Hutson, Snyder and Winther stalled the drive enough to limit the Falcons to a 33-yard field goal with 6:19 left in the first half. The score was 10-7, St. Albert.

Lo-Ma came out tough, but Fender threw a pass to Mikels that was intercepted

by J.D. Culjat. Mikels got the tackle, but was handed a 15yard facemask penalty. It didn’t take long for Culjat to run eight yards into the end zone with 3:41 left in the first half. Meis followed the score up with a good kick to bring the Falcons to 17 points.

The Panthers stalled again on their next drive, giving the Falcons another opportunity in the first half.

The Falcons capitalized on the opportunity with 26 seconds left. Meis kicked another field goal to set the first half score, 20-7, St. Albert.

The Panthers came out fired up in the third quarter.

Good runs by Loftus and Mikels provided Snyder the opportunity to take advantage of an opening in the middle to sprint for a 60yard gain. Two plays later, with 10:15 left in the third quarter, Snyder burst through on a two-yard run.

Ettleman’s extra point brought the Panthers to within six points of the Falcons.

St. Albert answered the touchdown with one of their

Lo-Ma’s Marrick Loftus rushed for a total of 121 yards and a touchdown on the night. own, taking advantage of a 30-yard pass play from Culjat to Steve O’Neill. With 7:26 left in the third quarter, Kellen O’Neill ran three yards into the end zone followed by a Meis kick to put the Falcons ahead 27-14.

Lo-Ma answered the challenge with a drive featuring Mikels, Snyder and Loftus.

Mikels took advantage of a big block by teammate Ettleman to scamper 31yards downfield. Loftus broke free with 4:51 left in the quarter for a 27-yard touchdown run. Ettleman’s kick brought the Panthers back into the game with 21 points.

The Falcons and Panthers traded short drives, with tough defense led by Quinn Mann and Travis Jones on a key sack.

The next team to fire up the scoreboard was the Panthers. Early in the fourth

quarter, the Falcons tried to capitalize on a third and short, but failed, giving the Panthers the ball back on downs on the 50-yard line.

The Panthers pounded the ball up the middle and on a fourth and three, coach Matt Straight sent out the call to go for it. The Panthers answered his challenge and continued to drive the ball downfield. With just 7:15 left in the game, Mikels tied up the game with a two-yard run. Ettleman missed the kick to set the score at 2727.

St. Albert showed why they’re ranked first in the state on their next steady drive eating up the majority of the play clock before letting Culjat score on a fouryard run with 1:39 left in the game. Meis’ kick was good to put the Falcons up 34-27.

The Panthers had one last attempt to send the game

Photo: Angela Winther

The team celebrates as Evan Mikels scores the first touchdown of the game.

Photo: Angela Winther into overtime, but an intercepted pass with 47 seconds left in the game handed the Panthers their first loss of the season.

Lo-Ma will now face the Nodaway Valley Wolverines at 7 p.m., Oct. 27 at Logan in the first round of the playoffs.

Lady Panthers win in Cross country team regional play Oct. 19 ends season at districts Taylor Olsen For the Herald-Observer

Shelby Marquardt, center, helped in the win over Missouri Valley in the district game.

Photo: Angela Winther

Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer In two meetings earlier this season, the Lady Reds of Missouri Valley handed the Panthers defeats. The third meeting between these two teams Oct. 19, would be a battle to the very end.

The night started with Lo-Ma jumping to an early lead in game one winning 25-19. After the teams changed sides, the duo of Ashley Nelson and Ashton Hoffman of Missouri Valley put on a serving clinic in game two, handing Lo-Ma it’s second worst single game loss of the season 2510.

Game three was a seesaw battle as the lead changed several times.

With the score tied 25-25, a hitting error by Missouri Valley gave Lo-Ma a onepoint lead. The last point scored in game three came

by way of a kill from Karen Hutson, sealing a win for Lo-Ma 27-25. Missouri Valley came out strong once again in game four and held Lo-Ma to only 15 points.

With the match tied at two games and both teams facing their most important game of the season, Lo-Ma’s Audrina Dickman provided a spark with two successful serves for points to give LoMa the lead. After a Missouri Valley timeout, both teams returned to the floor and the Lady Reds gave Lo-Ma a couple of easy points on errors. The night and the match ended as the Panthers won the final game 15-6.

Statistically on the night, Missouri Valley dominated the match with 21 more aces than Lo-Ma and scoring 11 more points over the course of the five games.

The key stat in this matchup was Lo-Ma only committed 19 errors to the Red’s 28. This was especially crit-

ical in games three and five.

Leading both teams on the night in kills was Hutson, 17; Abby Foutch had 30 assists on the night as well as several decisive returns that kept Lo-Ma in contention in game three.

Hutson and Kylee Loftus had four blocks each on the night and Shelby Marquardt, Kelsey Frisk and Andrea Willard played a pivotal part as each recorded several digs that resulted in points for LoMa. “When we were down we kept our wits and stayed calm,” said coach Jacob Hedger. “We’ve played some tough teams this season and have proved to ourselves we can play with the best. I was a little nervous tonight, but we responded well.”

Lo-Ma takes a record of 18 wins and nine losses into the next round of regional play at Mapleton Oct. 26.

Oct. 21, the Panthers competed in the IA district cross-country meet at Panorma. The teams were hoping to place in the top three spots to earn a trip to the state meet at Fort Dodge, but fell short and ended their season.

The Panorama course has a nature-like feel with a trail that winds through the woods and prairie.

Freshman Haley Whisney was the top finisher for the Panthers placing 25th in 17:24. Kendra Holcomb crossed the finish line in 33rd place with a time of 17:51. Jacque DeWitt showed her usual hard work ethic in placing 67th in 19:30. Senior Alexa Meeker finished her season in style in 80th place in 20:17. Newest team member, Jessica Mausbach, helped support the team placing 108th in 29:56.

The girls’ varsity ran with exceptional effort placing 12th out of 18 teams with 286 points. The top three teams that advanced to the state meet were Griswold with 51 points, Panorama, 93, and Underwood, 152.

The boys placed ninth out of 18 full teams with 217 points. There were a total of 124 runners competing in the varsity boys’ race. Sophomore Ellis Johnson tramped across the finish line finishing first for the Panthers in 32nd with a time of 19:15.

Joel Pixley was right behind in 33rd place at 19:20. Senior EJ Darnell

Haley Whisney was first in Ellis Johnson came in first for the Lo-Ma girls varsity for the Lo-Ma Boys. team. rd ran 53 in 19:58; Grady Panorama, 98, Nodaway Killpack, 55th, 20:04; Valley, 115, and Riverside, Wyatt Schultz, 60th, 20:09; 131.

“We had an awesome senior Alex Skeen, 64th in cross country season this 20:20 and Braden year,” said coach Pam Rosengren, 73rd in 20:35.

Olsen. “The atmosphere Senior EJ Darnell was always positive and summed up the season hard working. The four after the race. seniors, Alexa Meeker, Joel “We went strong and Pixley, Alex Skeen and EJ gave it our all,” Darnell Darnell, will definitely be said. “The team this year missed next year. They had created a strong bond.” always led by example and The three boys teams were always encouraging advancing to state were the others to do their best.”

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