Logan Herald-Observer 12-1-2010

BENEFIT DINNER Lo-Ma wrestling parents are planning a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 7 for Adam Whisney, who is undergoing treatments for cancer. The dinner will be a free will donation. Other fundraisers are being planned throughout the wrestling season.

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Health ins., trash pickup discussed by city council

SALVATION ARMY HERE TO HELP

Mike Brownlee World-Herald News Service A Logan man died the morning of Nov. 25 in a single-vehicle wreck.

Colton R. Bertelson, 22, died at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley after suffering injuries in the accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 127 and Morgan Avenue, about two miles southeast of Magnolia.

According to a release from the Iowa State Patrol, Bertelson was driving eastbound in a 2004 Chevy Silverado when he lost control taking a left hand curve about 5 a.m.

Bertelson partially entered the southeast ditch off the highway and steered back toward the roadway, but lost control and slid across the roadway, through the intersection with Morgan Avenue and entered the northwest ditch. He slid through the ditch and entered a farm field, where the pickup rolled and ejected Bertelson, the release said.

Bertelson was transported by Logan Fire and Rescue to the hospital where he later died.

According to the release, Bertelson was not wearing a seatbelt.

SHORT TAKES LEGISLATIVE FORUM DEC. 8

The 2010 Western Iowa Legislative Forum will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 8 at the Logan Community Center. Join area elected officials and community leaders as issues are addressed and solutions sought for many questions facing Iowa in the coming legislative season. Legislators from Harrison, Cass, Crawford, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Shelby.

CHURCH CONCERT The Woodbine United Methodist Church would like the public to enjoy, “The Music of the Season,” to be presented at 4 p.m., Dec. 5 at the Methodist Church.

Fellowship and freewill offering. Refreshments will follow.

NO TREE COLLECTION Harrison County Conservation Board will not be collecting Christmas trees this year. In the past there have been several drop-off locations. In recent years, the number of trees has decreased dramatically. Due to staff time and travel, it is no longer a cost-effective program to continue.

Christmas trees may be dropped off at the county landfill near Logan for proper disposal. Call HCCB at 712-647-2785 if you have questions.

Mary Darling Editor

Lo-Ma Key Club members Emily Dickinson and Cheyenne Jensen will be bell ringers for the Salvation Army’s holiday fundraising in Logan.

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Mary Darling Editor When you think of the Salvation Army, you can’t help but think of the bell ringers prior to the holidays or assistance after disasters. But the organization is ready to lend a hand throughout the entire year.

In Logan, Logan City Administrator, Nedra Fliehe, administers the Salvation Army fund.

Fliehe has been involved with the pro-

gram ever since she began working for the city almost 30 years ago.

“I remember Jerry Sorick doing it. I think it’s just one of the hats SEE SALVATION ARMY Page 2

Iowa DOT ads automated road closure gates at Missouri Valley The Iowa Department of Transportation is further implementing a pilot project to test use of automated mainline Interstate closure gates at key Interstate interchanges.

The first set of gates was installed in January at the southbound Interstate 35/U.S. Highway 18 interchange near Mason City. Additional sets are presently being installed at the northbound I-35/U.S. Highway 30 interchange in Ames and northbound I-29/U.S. 30 interchange in Missouri Valley.

The new mainline Interstate gates, as well as existing on-ramp gates, will be used when roadways are blocked or must be closed due to inclement weather (e.g. bliz-

The city health insurance was a main topic at the Logan City Council meeting Nov. 22.

Last month the city was informed renewal rates with the present company, Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, would increase more than 50 percent for the coming year. The council asked a True North representative that handles the city’s insurance, to attend the meeting to explain the increase and possible alternatives.

Dave VerWoert told the council that what drives insurance rates are trends, risk levels and demographics. He presented a rate history for the city and costs for the new plan as well as possible alternative plans with other insurance companies. The council requested further information before making a decision.

Street side garbage pickup was again on the agenda. Council member Chris Hartwig said the overall goal is to protect the city’s investment in paved alleys in town.

According to Police Chief Elmer Smith, he was told by Iowa Department of Transportation officials that an empty garbage truck weighs approximately 55,000 pounds.

Alleys are paved much thinner than the streets and can’t take the heavy traffic.

“We need to see what will be the best wording for an ordinance,” Smith said. “We need wording that puts more teeth in it for law enforcement.”

The issue will be placed on the Dec. 6 council agenda.

It was the consensus of the council that instead of applying for the Community Design Program grant sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation, to form a

SEE CLOSURE GATES Closure gates like these are being installed at the Interstate-29/U.S. Page 2 Highway interchange at Missouri Valley.

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New concealed weapons law starts Jan. 1 Nikki Davis Woodbine Twiner Over 600 Harrison County residents will soon be affected by new license to carry concealed laws, defined in SF 2379, becoming effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Unfortunately, the definitions in SF 2379 are broad, leaving many questions, some without answers.

However, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is prepared for

SF 2379, which will allow licensed carriers to hold their license for five years as opposed to one, no matter how broad the definitions are listed in the new laws.

One requirement is for all holders to take a firearms safety class. How long is the class?

“The legislature didn’t spell that out,” Harrison County Deputy and Firearms Safety Instructor Jeff Killpack said. “Only who teaches the class is spelled out – anyone recog-

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nized by the legislator as a firearms safety instructor such as an NRA instructor or Department of Public Safety Instructor. They also didn’t spell out what the class needs to entail.”

To summarize a few more important aspects of the new SF 2379, there are a few major points license to carry concealed holders should note.

Within 30 days of the expiration date of the license, carriers must complete a course by one of the

certified instructors. If a license is up for renewal in December of 2010, and it is renewed without a lapse, the renewal will be valid until December of 2011.

However, 30 days prior to the expiration date, one of the certified training classes must be completed.

“If someone comes in on Dec. 1, 2010 and renews, their permit will be valid for one year and no class will be necessary because they are renewing under the current laws. After that, they

will be required to renew in 2011 at least 30 day prior to the expiration of their current license, take a weapons safety class and be given a new, five year permit. To simplify, all persons holding a current permit to carry who renew in 2011 will be required to take the renewal class, which the state says is to be a weapons safety class,” Killpack said.

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SALVATION ARMY: Helps Logan COUNCIL: insurance renewal costs FROM PAGE 1 you wear as the city clerk,” Fliehe said.

The amount of her budget varies, depending on what was raised the previous year, Fliehe said.

According to Salvation Army Department Coordinator, Angela Gillespie, ninety percent of the funds raised in Logan come back to Logan to assist families in need with rent, utilities, groceries and other temporary emergency needs according to guidelines set.

“Our biggest fundraising event is the red kettle/bell ringing campaign,” Gillespie said. “We begin any time after Thanksgiving and ring up through Christmas Eve. We have actual bell ringers at Logan Super Foods and counter top kettles for donations at Logan MiniMart, Logan Country Store and Fuel & Shine,” she said.

According to Gillespie, Fliehe has been on the Logan Salvation Army Service Extension Committee as a volunteer

in the secretary position since 1999.

“The Chief of Police has always been listed as the chairperson, however Nedra really does it all,” Gillespie said. “She coordinates the volunteers, sets up the bell ringing locations, collects and deposits the donations received as well as keeps all the record books for funds distributed and provides the actual assistance requests.”

Gillespie said they admire and appreciate Fliehe’s dedication.

“It’s great to have someone who is familiar with the community that can head up our program.

Knowing who to contact for bell ringing and at the same time knowing who her clients are, whether they have received their limit of assistance or not and having the patience to deal with each and every situation that comes into her office,” Gillespie said.

The Logan Kiwanis Club and especially the Key Club also provides great assistance to the project.

“I think the Kiwanis Club got involved after the

tornado disaster in 1999,” Fliehe said. “It really hit home. We saw how much the Salvation Army did to help the families that lost homes.”

With the yearly budget, Fliehe said she has helped people who have received disconnect notices for their utilities, people who can’t afford to purchase propane, those coming through town needing lodging or food.

“People that have received disconnect notices, need to have tried somewhere else for funds first,” she said.

Sometimes with the funds in the budget, Fliehe will also purchase gift certificates for groceries to be given out.

“We can help more people that way with a special project like that,” she said.

Fliehe said she keeps in contact with area churches, John Mock the Director of Relief for Harrison County and the Department of Human Services for people who may need assistance.

“It’s very rewarding to know you are helping someone who is desperately in need,” Fliehe said.

CLOSURE GATES: At MV FROM PAGE 1 zard, ice storm or flood) crash, hazardous material spill or other emergency.

Presently, the Iowa DOT uses swing-type, farm-style fence gates, hinged to posts, on the on-ramps at several Interstate interchanges.

Deployment of these gates requires law enforcement or highway maintenance personnel to physically move the free end of the gate out across the ramp during dangerous road and weather situations.

Prior to this pilot project, no gates were in place on the mainline to restrict existing traffic from continuing to travel into the blocked/closed Interstate section. Absent a gate, the Iowa DOT was required to park snowplows across the travel lanes during a blizzard to stop traffic. This practice has had limited success, and is an inefficient use of staff and equipment resources during a time when they are needed most performing snow

removal, DOT officials said.

The new drop-arm style gates not only close the Interstate mainline to traffic, but all facets of road closure system (i.e. gates, lights and advance warning lights) will be monitored and controlled remotely. Area video cameras will allow Iowa DOT personnel to monitor site traffic and weather conditions.

During the 2010-11 winter season the Iowa DOT will be evaluating the reliability and operational performance of this type of gate system in extreme environmental conditions; frequency of use; traveler response and efficiencies that may be gained in the department’s operations.

Analysis of these three pilot test areas could help the department determine desired gate improvements for other parts of the state in those locations where conditions allow. Some of those conditions include implementation feasibility, budgetary considerations and the availability of facilities (e.g., motels, restau-

rants, truck parking area, etc.) in the near proximity to the mainline gate closure location.

Another advantage of the automated gates is that they can be easily operated to allow emergency rescue crews, law enforcement, snowplows and tow trucks to enter or exit the closed section of roadway so they can carry out their operations and get the road reopened as quickly and safety as possible, officials said.

According to the Iowa DOT, the mainline gates provide a more visible and consistent message to the traveling public in comparison to use of other road closure methods, such as orange fencing, cones, barriers and signs that tend to blow away during a blizzard or when drivers move or drive around them.

The cost of the gates is approximately $15,000 each. In addition to the gates, caution lights and dynamic message signs will be used to alert drivers when the Interstates are closed.

FROM PAGE 1 committee to come up with ideas for the community. If the city had received the $2,500 grant it would have been required to match it and still come up with funds for the project. The money through the grant would have only been for design and engineering.

“Do you even need an engineer?” asked city clerk Angela Winther.

“Obviously you do for some projects, but if you didn’t need an engineer,

that’s $2,500 that you could use on the project.”

The council will put together a committee to discuss a wide-range of ideas for the community.

City administrator Nedra Fliehe faxed a copy of the Department of Natural Resources letter regarding the odor at the landfill to city attorney Joe Lauterbach and to the Harrison County Supervisors. She said they were going to work with the city to try to block having the offending material stored on the old

quarry property. A meeting has been set for 1:30 p.m., Nov. 30 with Kevin Heck of Soil Solutions that is storing the material, to discuss the issue.

Building permits were approved for Perfection Press, 1200 Industrial Dr., 240 square feet of concrete; Helen Lovell Estate, 315 E. Sixth St., replace damageds sidewalk in front of Logan Post Office; Obed Orozco, 317 S. Third Ave., 20-foot by 10foot garage.

The next council meeting will be held Dec. 6.

LICENSE: Many questions FROM PAGE 1 County has formerly held the highest per capita license to carry number in the state of Iowa.

“We currently teach these classes a few times a year, but realize there will be 600 people who need to complete the course next year,” Killpack said. “As of now, we’re anticipating that and may pick two days each month to hold these classes. We haven’t decided on these dates yet, but as long as they come in 30 days or more before their license expires, they should be set by then.”

Killpack doesn’t anticipate the cost of the class rising over the $40 currently charged, although that has not been decided at this point. The classes offered will basically be a portion of the four-hour long class Killpack already teaches and will most likely last approximately an hour.

But there is another option.

“An option of attending a live fire training day will be offered in lieu of the class,” Killpack said.

Secondly, the fee to renew the license, in essence, has not necessarily increased – it has just been extended to a five year period.

“Right now, licenses are $5 for one year. Beginning in 2011, the cost is $25, but that’s over a five year period, so it’s still only $5 a year,” Killpack pointed out.

If you’re not renewing, but applying for a license

for the first time, the cost is $50, plus the cost of the course.

Third, the new SF 2379 allows carriers to carry, “Old West Style,” or not concealed. And this is applicable in a new place, as well – in places serving alcohol. But Killpack was quick to point out neither is recommended because county laws still trump state laws.

“We’ll still follow the operating while intoxicated 321 J code,” Killpack said.

“That means people can not be intoxicated and carry a weapon. And although the legal limit for driving is a .08, there is no actual number for conceal carry. For some people that might be only two beers.”

Another change, probably affecting local law authorities more than residents, is the recognition of all other states’ permits to carry concealed.

“Iowa has been a no reciprocity state. That means we didn’t accept licenses from other states,” Killpack said. “But now we recognize everybody’s. After Jan. 1, if you have a permit from any other state and you’re following all other Iowa laws, we will recognize them.”

But Killpack doesn’t think even that will add much extra work on the Harrison County’s Sheriff’s Department.

“Other than arranging classes for over 600 people per year every five years, the law enforcement work is not that big of a deal,” he

said. “I think it’s going to be more of sorting out the mess after the fact. It may take extra time to verify permits from other states, but we don’t even run across that much now.”

On somewhat of a side note, the sheriff’s department is also considering a more “driver’s license” style of license as opposed to a single piece of paper.

“We’re working on it now,” Killpack said.

“Keeping a piece of paper in good condition for five years might be difficult.

We’d like to offer hard licenses for a fee. But we have not confirmed anything at this point.”

All in all, even law enforcement officers continue to try to work out and understand the new, somewhat vague laws of SF 2379.

“I hope as time passes the transition in the new law will become more fluid for the public and for us as we remain flexible enough to keep up with these types of changes in Iowa law,” Killpack said.

More information is available on the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Web site at www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/SF 2379_FAQ.pdf and the law itself may be viewed at http://www.iowafirearmscoalition.com/download/I owa%20Code%20Section% 20724-Effective%201-111.pdf. If internet access is unavailable, please contact the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department at 712-644-2244.

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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.

Thankful for fast food drive-in I was in a hurry, which seems to be the current mode for most of us, most of the time. Pulling into the drivethrough lane for a quick lunch while trying to maneuver cash out of my purse and talking on a cell phone, I nearly plowed into the back of a truck. Some guy had stopped 10 feet from the speakerphone and was getting out of his truck.

My first instinct was to either honk the horn and wave him back into line or lock the doors in fear of being carjacked. All I wanted to do was order my food and be on my way.

He walked in front of my car and all I could do was be thankful there are still those among us who will put away their haste, to do the right thing.

An older woman was trying to make her way from the fast food restaurant to her car. Her walker wasn’t working properly and she basically was at a dead stop in the middle of the parking lot. With the helping hand and smile of this stranger, you could see and feel her sense of relief as he helped her into the car. Shame on me, I thought, to be in such a hurry I didn’t notice this woman’s struggle and to instantly think the worst of the guy holding up the drive-through line.

During the holiday season it’s easy to get wrapped up in everything that is fun and good about Thanksgiving and Christmas. From family gatherings to buying gifts and sharing meals – it’s these times which make memories last a lifetime.

This past week we observed National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week. It’s sad to think, in this country, which is known as the land of opportunity, we have over two million people who are living on the streets.

With so many people just in our area who are homeless and thousands more who need the simple things in life so many of us take for granted: food, clothing, heat for their homes, it seems Mother Teresa had the right idea, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”

One person can’t help everyone – although everyone could help at least one person.

It’s not hard to find a civic organization, agency or shelter that wouldn’t accept a helping hand, blankets, coats, clothes or cash.

I want to avoid getting sidetracked throughout the hustle and bustle and forget to give thanks for what I have and then to share it with others. I admit I’m guilty of focusing so much on the superficial components of the holidays I forget to slow down, be thankful, count my blessings and celebrate the holiday for its true meaning.

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Too warm to snow It has been a beautiful fall, especially when compared to the previous two.

Such good weather has occasionally lasted into December, but we all know the first snowstorm is inevitable. Snow around Veterans’ Day is not unusual, of course. Old timers remember the 1941 Armistice Day blizzard and others a 1977 near blizzard.

This year’s snow storm, while not secularly memorable, was unusual in several ways.

While the upper level trough sent a band wind over the area, its 100 mile per hour speed disturbed the atmosphere. During the spring and summer, it might have presaged a severe thunderstorm or tornado outbreak, but at this time of year, the storm could produce other surprises. The first and weaker of twin storms dropped heavy rain on parts of Harrison County late Thursday and early Friday.

Thunderstorms which developed in Kansas moved into southeast Nebraska and western Iowa. A few places in the area reported lightening, but as temperatures dropped to near freez-

ing, thunderstorm-like convection pulled cold air from aloft to the ground and produced up to half dollar sized flakes which accumulated to as much as an inch or two in some spots, especially in the hills.

As the low moved northeast along a stationary front across center Iowa, forecasters turned their attention to the main event.

Powerful upper level forces rotated and churned across Arizona through Texas and gave birth to a surface low in southeast Kansas which slowly crept along the stationary front. As in thunderstorms, jets of air surged toward the stratosphere and dropped cold air to the ground. Some wet snow flakes fell in parts of the Texas panhandle before warmer air melted them later in the day. Weather forecasters took note of the turbulence and decided we might get a dusting of snow after all, given the cool air already here. It was too warm for much more than a dusting, but computers envisioned a stronger storm and forecasters issued a winter storm watch for Crawford County, north.

They expected unusually

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heavy snow which would overwhelm the above freezing air and warm ground.

No one, outside of that small area needed to worry.

Things fell apart on Friday afternoon. A small band of thunderstorm-like showers developed and moved into southeast Nebraska. Their down drafts hit the ground with colder air and unexpected snow. The snow patch was only a few counties in diameter as a summer thunderstorm would be, but as it strengthened with even some lighting, the Omaha Weather Service issued a statement describing the development as frightening. The snow patch wasn’t even the main event which would cause snow. An upper level front would develop over the Missouri Valley and though

it was too warm to snow at the surface forecasters feared the big flakes would accumulate faster than they could melt. Moreover, since the snow development was dependent on thunderstorm-like convention, more rain would fall near the small patches of snow, so forecasters weren’t shown who would get rain and who would get snow.

Heavy snow moved over Missouri Valley and Logan while rain fell elsewhere.

Eventually huge wet flakes accumulated even in above freezing temperatures. The storm strengthened and caused thunder snow with blizzard conditions as it moved toward Minnesota.

Most residents of Harrison County woke to a rather white world the next morning, even though it was too warn to snow.

News from the Extension Service

Thanksgiving thoughts The idea of celebrating the end of the growing season is one of that crosses cultures throughout history. And it is a healthy thing all in all. Although the turkey and gravy is a fond memory and Black Friday has passed as this is published, let me recount several thankful things this year for both the area and for me personally.

First, the weather this year was certainly a challenge. Generally speaking, I hear that crops in the hills did quite well, while some of the lower bottomland crops got slammed by excessive water in the early summer. But for those water stressed crops, think for a moment about the improvements that crop breeders, equipment designers and pest managers have given us

through the years that mitigated what could have been even more disastrous. As the season ended, we did have a solid stretch of dry weather that allowed for great in-field grain drying and timely harvest. A good thing to be thankful about.

Another good thing is that we are entering the winter with soil moisture in fairly good shape. That is favorable for getting the 2011 crop off to a good start when spring comes.

Crop prices have been supported by adverse crop conditions in other parts of the world. Of course that is a mixed blessing; if you are buying livestock feed or running an ethanol plant, that means higher costs, but that is how the farm economy works.

Another thing to says

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator

thanks for is that even with the heavy rains, we mostly escaped major flooding events. Iowan’s typically respond well to disasters with the community coming together, but it is nice to not need to deal with bad events, and that was generally true in 2010.

On a personal note, I am thankful for two things.

First, my move to western Iowa has been a blessing. I work with people I like, doing things that are

intriguing (mostly) and have met some great folks.

The second is that I am thankful for being near for the last year of my mother’s life. She died the first week of November and I am able to look back over my life in remembering her. And I smile!

For additional information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension office at ropope@iastate.edu or 712-644-2105.

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Letter to the Editor Oversight is responsibility of all Dear Editor, Norma Coret began her editorial by addressing the people of Harrison County.

Why didn’t she just leave it alone there? Instead she got

partisan, made oversight a Republican responsibility and confused the whole idea.

I agree with most every other point she made. The Republican candidates for county supervisor didn’t run for office based on the issues. They ran on their

current and past experiences which tells a lot about where they have been, but nothing of their vision for the future of Harrison County or the issues that face them once in office.

Where I disagree with Norma is that I believe

every person in Harrison County should feel the need to watch what is going on.

Not just the Republicans. We all should feel accountable for what happens in that third floor meeting room.

Respectfully, Harold Bertelsen

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County committee Courthouse Fines & Fees elections in progress Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Harrison County Pat Warmbier reminds eligible voters the county committee elections are in progress. Ballots have been mailed and completed.

Ballots must be returned by mail or delivered to the Harrison County FSA office

by Dec. 6.

“I strongly recommend that producers vote because the county committee members play a huge role in the Agency, especially at the county level,” Warmbier said.

“County committee members make decisions on how federal farm programs will be administered locally.”

Voters in Local Administrative Area #3,

representing Cincinnati, St. John, La Grange, Union, Washington and Cass, received ballots for this year’s election. County committee members are elected to office by their peers and serve as the representative voice for agriculture producers in the county, and they are responsible for communicating with USDA to ensure national programs are adapted to fit local needs.

County committees are responsible for making decisions on issues including commodity loans and payments, conservation programs, disaster assistance programs and emergency programs.

Warmbier encourages minority and female producers to serve as county

committee members in the future. It is important the county committee is comprised of members who reflect the demographics of the local agriculture community.

Farmers who participate in FSA programs are eligible to vote. If eligible voters do not receive a ballot by mail, one will be provided by the Harrison County FSA Office.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 6. New county committee members will assume their role and related responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2011.

For more information on the ballot, please contact the Harrison County FSA office or the Web site at http://www.fsa.usda.gov.

SMALL CLAIMS Advantage Assets II Inc. vs Jesus Colunga, Missouri Valley Atlantic Credit and Finance vs Justin Murphy, Modale Atlantic Credit and Finance vs Shelly Willard, Logan Nebraska Furniture Mart Inc. vs Stephanie Ragan, Missouri Valley LVNV Funding vs Kendra Flint, Missouri Valley Larry Malone, Jerry Malone vs Obed Orozco, Logan Midland Funding LLC vs Pamela Nelson, Missouri Valley SPEEDING John Mefferd, Dunlap Christie Kenkel, Woodbine James Cox, Missouri

Valley Robert Hardison, Onawa VIOLATIONS Jonathan Freihage, Pisgah, improper use of median Cory Blodgett, Missouri Valley, fail to maintain safety belts Michael Bowman, Dunlap, financial liability coverage Kody Lautrup, Modale, first offense, employee providing tobacco to minor Daniel Papp, Logan, hunting by artificial lights Tyler Swift, Magnolia, hunting by artificial lights Holly Butcher, Missouri Valley, operate without registration Dustin Lawrenson, Mondamin, operate without registration DISTRICT COURT

111. N. 2nd Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2665 State of Iowa vs Andrew J. Dawson, OWI first offense. Deferred judgment. Placed on probation for one year. Ordered to complete alcohol recovery program. Fined $1,250 with $625 waived if he presents temporary restricted license within 180 days. Ordered to complete drinking driver’s course.

State of Iowa vs Carol Fisher, OWI first. Sixty days in jail with all but two suspended. Fined $1,250.

Ordered to undergo substance abuse evaluation.

State of Iowa vs Twyla Mae Jensen, violation of probation.

Probation extended for two years.

Ordered to obtain and maintain full-time employment and enter into plan of restitution for court costs and fees.

Pest control operators Four men arrested on violations in Audubon and Harrison Counties course set for Dec. 1st A TIP call regarding a vehicle spotlighting led to the arrest of four men from Audubon for violations stretching from Audubon to Harrison Counties Nov. 18. It is illegal to hunt with artificial light and shoot from a vehicle in the State of Iowa.

Arrested were Christopher Groniga, 20, Audubon, charged with one count of hunting by artificial light and one count of not having a fur harvester license.

Additional counts of illegal method of take and civil damages for illegally taking raccoons were filed in Audubon County.

Michael Sonntag, 19, Audubon, charged in

Harrison County with hunting by artificial light, one count of loaded gun in a motor vehicle. Additional charges in Audubon of hunting by artificial light, failure to harvest report a deer, shooting a rifle from the roadway, abandonment of wildlife, hunting without a license and illegal method of take and civil damages for illegally taking raccoons and deer.

Scott Downer, 19, Audubon, two counts of illegal method of take, one count each of no fur harvester license, hunting by artificial light and abandonment of wildlife in addition to civil damages for wildlife taken illegally.

Benjamin Peterson, 18,

Audubon, one count each of no fur harvester license, hunting by artificial light, illegal method of take and no habitat fee in addition to civil damages for wildlife taken illegally.

Iowa Conservation Officers seized 22 caliber rifles, five spotlights, 28 traps and a set of antlers.

A total of 73 raccoon and two deer killed illegally.

The four individuals face total fines of $2,795.25 plus civil damages of $7,100. Additionally, all four face suspension of their hunting and fishing privileges in Iowa and 30 other states along with forfeiture of their equipment.

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The Harrison County Extension Office will host a pest control operators continuing iinstructional course for commercial applicators Dec. 1. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environment Program.

The local site for the Dec. 1 CIC is the Harrison County Extension Office, 304 E, Seventh St. in Logan. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the CIC session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee is $60. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the Harrison County

Extension Office by calling 644-2105.

The 2010 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7A, 7B, 8 and 10.

The couse will cover topics such as safe application techniques and calibration;

common household pests and pest management; pesticides and pesticide labels; and laws and regulations.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered through the PME program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/ PME.

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• Be prepared to describe any problems.

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• Carry a written list of the symptoms for the technician or service consultant.

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Dustin Killpack selected for Men charged with fish/game violations first BVU community award Two area men from Harlan and Walnut were charged with numerous fish and game violations Nov. 20 in Harlan. The investigation began when an Iowa Conservation Officer received a TIP call from a bow hunter reporting hearing two rifle shots near Corley. The bow hunter reported the license plate and description of the suspect vehicle. Iowa Conservation Officers went to the registered owner’s address and spoke with the occupants.

While at the residence, conservation officers seized at 30-06 rifle, one buck deer, one buck deer head, a freezer full of deer meat along with a Browning bow.

Additionally, conservation officers observed drugs and drug paraphernalia

while at the residence.

Harlan Police Officers arrived and obtained a search warrant for the residence.

Gregory J. Storjohann, 36, Walnut, was charged with one count each of shooting rifle over highway, illegally attempting to take a deer, loaded gun in motor vehicle, no valid deer tag, no valid hunting license and illegal method of take, taking deer with a rifle.

Timothy Sorensen, 39, Harlan, was charged with one count each of loaded gun in motor vehicle, no valid deer license and illegal method of take, taking a deer with rifle.

If convicted of these charges, Storjohann faces $730 in fines plus $4,000 for illegally taking buck deer with a rifle. Sorensen

faces $450 in fines plus $4,000 for illegally taking a buck deer with a rifle.

Additionally, both men face suspension of their hunting and fishing privileges in Iowa and 30 other states along with forfeiture of their equipment.

Also assisting in the investigation were Iowa Conservation Officers from Shelby, Carroll, Audubon and Mills Counties along with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

The public is encouraged to contact the TIP hotline (turn in poachers) at 800-532-2020 or your local conservation officer if you witness a fish and game violation. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward if the tip leads to an arrest.

Mether tutor at NWC DeSoto Refuge closure dates

Michelle Mether, Logan, a senior biology health professions major at Northwestern College in Orange City, is serving as a tutor in the math and science department for the 2010-11 school year.

Tutors offer support to students in a variety of academic disciplines including math, science

and writing. Tutors are selected by professors for their content knowledge and ability to assist other students with the material.

They are also trained by academic support professionals. In addition to providing one-to-one services, tutors facilitate study groups and test review sessions.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed the following days: Dec. 11-12, for a deer hunt; visitor center open Dec. 24, Visitor center closed; refuge roads open Dec. 25, Visitor Center closed, roads closed Dec. 26, Visitor Center closed, roads open Dec. 31, Visitor Center closed, roads open Jan. 1, Visitor Center and refuge roads closed An entrance permit is required for all vehicles.

The daily entrance fee for private vehicles is $3.

Permits may be obtained at the pay stations near the entrances or at the Visitor Center.

Dustin Killpack, a senior from Logan, double majoring in public administration and philosophy and religion at Buena Vista University, was selected as the first student recipient of the Iowa Campus Compact Community Engagement Awards.

This is the inaugural years for the awards which are presented to one outstanding college student, faculty member, staff member and community partner for excellence in implementing or participating in successful community engagement initiatives. The awards, which are sponsored by State Farm, provide an opportunity to highlight best practices that deepen student education and improve the quality of community life. The award ceremony was held Nov. 16 in Ames.

“Promoting civic engagement has always been important to me, and to be recognized at the state level for the projects and programs that I have created or led the past few years is a great honor,” Killpack said.

He plans to go to graduate school and study for a career in student affairs. “It just reminds me that I am making a difference and encourages me to keep serving my community.”

As the award recipient, Dustin will receive a $1,000 mini-grant to expand an existing community engagement project or create a new one. He says funds will be used to assist with activities planned for the new community-wide Martin Luther King Day of Service, which will be held for the first time in Storm Lake next January. The event is sponsored by Intercultural Programs and the Office of Community Service at BVU and will fea-

ture a variety of service projects in Storm Lake and the surrounding area involving BVU students and K-12 students.

“Two of the key attributes that distinguish Dustin from other students is his commitment to encouraging youth to become more civically engaged and always trying to enhance existing programs,” said Ashley Farmer-Hanson, director of community service at BVU. Since coming to BVU, Killpack wasted no time getting involved by volunteering at multiple local service organizations and setting an example for other students on the importance of civic engagement. He is one of the co-presidents of Student M.O.V.E., the leading community service and outreach group on campus and has contributed to a large expansion in the M.O.V.E. board as well as its number of volunteers.

He has been active in community outreach. He co-founded and serves as co-leader of a 4-H group in Storm Lake. After working at the after school program

in the middle school for three years, Killpack has started developing new programs that focus on teaching middle school students the importance of service and how service has changed in the 21st century. During his years at BVU he has logged 1,265 hours of community service.

Through his work with local organizations, he has developed a greater understanding of community needs and issues. He has taken this knowledge and applied it to community service programs. For example, during two years as co-coordinator for the BV Buddies mentoring program for local middle school students, he helped redesign the program to focus more on one-on-one mentoring and helped more than double the number of BVU student mentors.

Next spring, Killpack will be a co-site leader for BVU’s alternative spring break trip to Pensacola, Fla., where BVU students will assist with the remediation efforts in the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill disaster.

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Additional famlies Stueve receives Mondamin annual added to WCCA Belin-Blank award Christmas event set for Dec. 12th holiday adoption

West Central Community Action and the Logan VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6256 are asking for help with the 2010 Christmas Adoption Program for Harrison County.

Families who are not adopted will receive gift certificates from monetary donations received.

Please contact Amy at 712-644-3388 to adopt a family or make a donation.

Make checks payable to: Harrison Co. Christmas Adoption Fund and mail to: West Central Community Action., Attn: Amy, 107 N. Fourth Ave., Ste. 7, Logan, IA, 51546.

Arrangements must be made to bring adopted family gifts between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Dec. 15 to the west entrance of Logan City Hall, at 108 W. Fourth St., Logan. Due to the venue, please do not bring perishable food items. Gift certificates for groceries are acceptable.

The following families are currently available for adoption: 10. Couple; girl 20 years, boy 6 years 16. Single mom; one girl, 20 years; one boy, 16 years 21. Couple; three boys, 13, 14 and 19 years 26. Elderly woman; single mom; one girl, 16 years; one boy, 18 years

33. Single mom; three boys, 21, 22 and 23 years 39. One girl, 16 years 40. Couple; one boy, 18 years; one girl, 14 years 41. Single mom; two boys, 17 and 18 years 57. Single dad; one boy, 14 years 59. Elderly couple; adult son with two boys, 9 and 10 years 65. Couple 69. Single mom; one girl, 17 years 71. Couple; one girl, 12 years; one boy 10 years 72. Couple; two girls, 7 and 11 years; one boy, 10 years 73. Couple; two girls, 11 and 15 years; one boy, 7 years 74. One girl, 11 years; one boy, 17 years 77. Two girls, 10 and 14 years; two boys, 9 and 13 years 78. Single mom; two girls, 10 and 13 years 80. Single mom; one boy, 4 years 81. Single mom; three boys, 7, 12 and 13 years 82. Elderly couple; adult son 83. Couple 84. Two girls, 10 and 14 years; one boy, 8 years 86. Elderly couple 88. Single mom; one girl, 13 years 89. Single mom; two boys, five and eight years; single mom; one girl, 3 years; one boy, one year 90. Eldery woman

PIC special meeting The Persia Improvement Club held a special meeting Nov. 17. George Wear called it to order at 7 p.m. and the treasurer’s report was given.

The business for the evening was deciding the fate of PIC. Only seven people attended to voice their opinions. The consensus was they didn’t want to see PIC close.

Tim Ellsworth and Raymona Crozier said they were willing to stay for another year and try to get more involvement so the PIC could stay open.

Ray Parsons made a motion to stay open for another year and Lowell Chapman seconded.

Chapman made the motion to have Crozier check into advertising in area papers for renting the hall. This was seconded by Wear.

Wear, Chapman and Parsons will stay on as board members. The group will be looking for someone to serve as vice-president.

Ellsworth will become president in January.

New business discussed was donating money to the Persia Playground Fund.

Ellsworth made a motion to donate $500 for the project. Wear seconded it. They will get information about putting a picture in the paper.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 1.

Sarah Stueve, left and Laura Muxfeldt with their awards.

Submitted photo Logan-Magnolia eighth grader Sarah Stueve was among 75 students in her grade level honored at the University of Iowa BelinBlank Center’s Recognition Ceremony Oct. 17. She was among the top one percent of the top five percent of her class honored. Additionally, recognized students were given the opportunity to honor a teacher they credited for having a profound influence on their lives.

Stueve selected Laura Muxfeldt for this honor.

Stueve was honored for her outstanding performance as a seventh grader on the ACT test as part of her participation in the BelinBlank Exceptional Student Talent Search program.

Stueve is eligible to receive a $2,000 Belin-Blank Talent Search Scholarship for her freshman year if she is admitted to the University of Iowa and enrolls immediately as a full-time student after high school graduation.

The Belin-Blank Center

identifies gifted, talented and artistic learners and offers specialized educational opportunities for students.

The Center provides assessment, counseling and consultation services and enhances educational opportunities through technology for students.

Addressing the students, teachers and guests was Senator Chuck Grassley who acknowledged the accomplishments of those being honored. Georgina Dodge, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President at the University of Iowa, also addressed the honorees.

Keynote speakers at the event held at the Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus was Sarah Brown Wessling, National Teacher of the Year for 2010 and Justin Hayes, a former Belin-Blank Center student and current University of Iowa student.

She is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Stueve of Logan.

ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be in Council Bluffs Jan. 13 and 20. Participants must attend both sessions.

The cost is $135 which includes 10 hours class time, a manual and the national certification exam.

It will be held at the ISU Extension Office in Council Bluffs. Anyone interested in preparing and serving safe food is welcome to attend.

The course is required by some companies and for state licensing which includes restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

For more information and registration form, contact the West Pottawattamie County Extension office at 712-366-7070 or your local ISU Extension Office.

Registration deadline is Dec. 29.

Call for artists The Denison Art Show: Rewind and Relax, an outdoor art festival this spring, is holding a “call for artists” from western Iowa.

The event, sponsored by the Denison Arts, City of Denison and the Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 28 at Washington Park.

This will be a celebration of

art and artist, and will be a juried event. No crafters, jewelry or furniture.

Applications and guidelines for artists are available for downloading through the Web site at www.denisonarts.com or the Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County office. For more information contact Jan Jacobsen, at 712-263-5621,

Bright Lights, Little City December 4, 2010 4:30 p.m.

Main Street Station

With your choice of 4 Borders to choose from Additional Print packages available for purchase.

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

Picture This, Photo & Music Preservation 712-592-1627

Heidi is a new student in our classroom. She is an awesome reader, friendly and smiles a lot. We are so glad she is here.

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Invitations and Greeting Cards starting at $1.00 each Other print packages are also available.

EVERYTHING ELLEN the FLOWER SHOPPE 413 Walker St. Woodbine, IA

Possum Lodge Christmas Trees

Open weekends 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Beginning Friday, Nov. 26th Located 1 1/2 miles east of Woodbine on Airport Road (F32), then 1 1/2 miles south on Sawyer Trail Cut your own tree • Fresh wreaths Denny Stoner ~ 647- 2459

Community Memorial Hospital 631 N. 8th St. Missouri Valley, IA

712-642-2784

DECEMBER OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS For Scheduling Appointments Call 712-642-9347

AUDIOLOGY Rhonda Ward, M.S., CCC-A.........................Dec. 6 & 20 CARDIAC Heart Consultants..........Every Wed. all day & Friday PM Cardio Vascular Services...............Mon. P.M. & Fri. P.M. CARDIAC/PULMONARY REHABILITATION Cindy Sproul, R.N.......Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday CARDIOVASCULAR NON-INVASIVE STUDIES..................................................Every Mon AM EAR, NOSE, THROAT Iris Moore, M.D..............................................Dec. 6 & 20 GASTROENTEROLOGY John Ferry MD...........................................Dec. 14 & 28 GENERAL SURGERY Roalene J. Redland, M.D................................Dec. 3 & 17 Andrew Y. Reynolds, M.D....Every Thurs. A.M. and Wed. OB-GYN Jorge Sotolongo, M.D..........................................Dec. 8 ONCOLOGY Heartland Oncology & Hematology..........Every Thursday

INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

1 - 4x6 Print with Santa..................$3.00

es All tre $25

kets/sacks for the raffle.

Popular theme baskets in the past have included fishing, cooking, children games and food. Drawings for gift baskets will take place every 10 minutes beginning at 5 p.m. A large stocking filled with gifts will be auctioned at the end of the evening.

The Heritage Day Committee sponsors this event at no cost as a service to the community. Free will donations are accepted, but most of all, they want you to enjoy a full evening with family and friends.

ServSafe class set for Jan. 13 and 20

Student of the Week

313 Walker St. - Woodbine, IA

The fifth annual Christmas Event will be held at the Mondamin Community Center Dec. 12. Doors open at 1 p.m. for shoppers to take advantage of vendors, games and crafts until 7 p.m. A limited number of vendor tables are available at no cost.

Call 712-646-2431 to reserve a vendor spot. You can expect a variety of items to meet your Christmas shopping needs.

Many crafters have handson participation for children, as well as games and prizes. Baked goods, crafts and smiles are available.

Indoor caroling begins at 5 p.m. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. with a special gift for each child. There will be special recognition for the youngest guest and for the one who has experienced the most visits from Santa. Soup and sandwiches will be provided from 5 to 7 p.m. Individuals, organizations and churches can bring donated gift bas-

Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student

Heidi Wakehouse Third Grade

of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

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

OPHTHALMOLOGY Michael Feilmeier, M.D.........................................Dec. 28 ORTHOPEDICS Thomas Atteberry, M.D...............1st, 3rd, 5th Thurs A.M, 2nd & 4th Thurs. all day PODIATRY John Weremy, DPM...........................................Dec. 9 Indergit Panesar, M.D....................................Dec. 2 & 16 UROLOGY Larry Siref, M.D...................................................Dec. 13 MAMMOGRAPHY..............................Monday thru Friday MOBILE NUC MED......................................Dec. 13 & 27 .

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Church Obituaries Mississippi; great-grandson Joseph Smithson of Chicago.

Nora was preceded in death by her parents, husband Otto, sister Irene Baum and step-father Joe Corbet.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Logan Fire and Rescue or Myrtue Medical Center, Community Health and Hospice at 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, Iowa 51537.

Logan Memorial Chapel 215 North Fourth Avenue Logan, Iowa 51546 644-2929

NORA BELLE HURNER N o r a B e l l e Hurner, 93, of Logan, passed away Nov. 19 at the Westmont C a r e Center in Logan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Nov. 27 at the United Methodist Church in Logan with Pastor Jack Hofmockel officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalist David Dickinson.

Selections were, “How Great Thou Art,” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Honorary bearers were Donald Dickinson, Dean Grimes and Jack McMillan. Casket bearers were Ron Hurner, Trevor Hurner, Pete Smithson, Christine Hurner, Kurt Hurner, Barbara Smithson and Tracie HurnerSmithson. Final resting place was the Logan Cemetery.

Nora was born may 25, 1917 in Logan to Frank M. and Phoebe M. (Kellogg) Hardy Corbet. Nora graduated from the Logan High School with the class of 1935. She was married to Otto Hurner, Sept. 20, 1950 in Logan. Otto passed away in 1961. Nora was an order filler and worked for Perfection Form Company for 28 years retiring in 1986. Nora was a member of the United Methodist Church and loved cats, dining out, traveling and her church activities.

Survivors include her son Ronald L. Hurner and wife Christine of North Canton, Ohio; daughter, Barbara Smithson and husband Pete of Missouri Valley; granddaughter Tracie Hurner-Smithson and husband Mike of Chicago; grandsons Kurt Hurner and wife Rachel of Ohio; Trevor Hurner and wife Betsy of Mississippi; great-granddaughters, Mary Ellen Smithson, Andrea Smithson, both of Chicago; Sauter Hurner of

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

ROBERT GUY Robert Henry Guy, 91, of Wilton, Iowa died Nov. 15 at his home.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 19 at the United Methodist Church in Wilton. Interment was at the Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Visitation was held Nov. 18 at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. The Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 157 AF&FM conducted a Masonic service at 7 p.m.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Doris; his children, Robert Guy of Muscatine and his friend Vivian Lane and Judith and her husband Alan Whitmore of Muscatine; seven grandchildren, Staci, Brandon, Brett, Adam, Rachel, Luke and Dustin; nine great grandchildren, Fiona, Isabella, Jackson, Tate, Keegan, Ayden, Maiya, Steven and Ella and his sister Helen Meye of Lancaster, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Guy. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church in Wilton in his memory.

Online remembrances and condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

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

COLTON BERTELSON Colton R. Bertelson, 22, of Logan, passed away Nov. 25 at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Nov. 29 at the Lo-Ma High School with Seventy Curtis Lee officiating. Music selections were, “Good Man,” “Moments That Take Your Breath Away,” “There Goes My Life” and “If I Don’t Make It Back.” Honorary bearers were Andy Dickinson, Scotty Blum, Jamie Hoefer, Brady Dickinson, Nick Greeson, Kevin Rauschenberger and Zac Anderson. Casket bearers were Nathan Foutch, Justin Kuhlman, TJ McGinn, Coy Carritt, Daniel Mikels, Kody Kersten, Martin Gross and Keeley Park. Final resting place was St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Magnolia.

Colton was born Nov. 1, 1988 in Missouri Valley to Richard Thomas and Deborah Ann (Wagner) Bertelson. Colton attended and graduated from the Logan-Magnolia High School in Logan. He loved farming and worked as a farm hand all through high school and was employed with Brit Liljedahl Farms.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting John Deere Tractors.

Survivors include his parents, Tom and Debbie Bertelson of Logan; daughter Cheyenne of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Skyler Bertelson of Logan; maternal grandmother Wilma Wagner of Logan; maternal grandfather, Ron Wagner of Council Bluffs; paternal grandparents, Tom and Judy Bertelson of Missouri Valley; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 28 at the Logan Memorial Chapel.

Logan Memorial Chapel 215 North Fourth Avenue Logan, Iowa 51546 644-2929

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

Strong Insurance Agency 712-644-2710

Loess Hills Lo-Ma TSO Calendars now fundraiser available in area Images of Western Iowa: The Loess Hills calendars have arrived. They feature images that can be seen in the counties of Western Iowa. All images are donated by area residents or people who have visited the Loess Hills. There are deer, beautiful vistas, wonderful fall colors of the Hills, stained glass windows and even rare wildflowers. It is a unique gift for students at college, friends and family.

The publication is large enough to record appointments and can be enjoyed all year long.

The cover features a deer on ‘high alert’ surrounded by lush vegetation, looking straight into the eye of the photographer, Paul Gochenour of Logan and titled, “A Loess Hills Treasure.”

The calendar is a fundraiser of the Loess Hills Hospitality Association at Moorhead. Proceeds from the calendar are used to promote and educate about the wind-borne Loess Hills.

This calendar will be the last calendar that carries the blue and white Loess Hills Byway logo signs found along the Byway roads and highways of the area. The Loess Hills Scenic By-ways have been designated a National Byway and the signs will be changing in the upcoming months and year.

The new signs will reflect

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The Lo-Ma Teacher Support Organization is holding a fundraiser at McDonald’s in Missouri Valley from 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 7. TSO will earn a percentage of sales during this time frame. Funds raised will be used by TSO for projects to help[ support Lo-Ma teachers.

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Calendars can be found in Logan and Woodbine at: Eby Drug Store; Denison, Cronks Restaurant and Lounge; Dunlap, Main Street Cakes; Missouri Valley, Harrison County Welcome Center; Mondamin, Small’s Fruit Market; Moorhead, Loess Hills Visitor Center and Gift Shop and Moorhead Cultural Center; Pisgah, Loess Hills Forest Visitor Center.

Cattlemen’s banquet Dec.6 The Harrison County Cattlemen will host their annual banquet Dec. 6 at the Eagles Club in Missouri Valley. Socialization will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the catered meal at 6:30 p.m.

Membership dues may be paid at the door, but dinner reservations must be made by Dec. 1 by calling the Harrison County Extension Office at 6442105.

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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.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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

LOGAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Jack D. Hofmockel Worship, 10:15 a.m.

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

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Community Regional workforce Investment officials to meet Dec. 2nd

Shearer receives O’Neill’s inducted into Angus Heritage Foundation BVU alumni award Jim and Ardyce O’Neill of Logan, were among a select few inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation at the Nov. 15 banquet in Louisville, Ky. The Angus breed has a rich heritage in the United States. Each year the American Angus Association honors select individuals for their dedication to the improvement and advancement of the breed by induction into the Angus Heritage Foundation.

O’Neill Angus Farm was established in 1951 by Jim and his father, Clinton. Two of the first females purchased, the Eraline’s and Delia’s, rich in the blood of Earl Marshall, are the dominant cow families producing most major herd sires.

Their goal to produce profitable Angus cattle for the beef industry has resulted in O’Neill Angus progency worldwide, with production and test station records, as well as many show and sale records.

Jim was named Master Breeder at the 1987 AllAmerican Angus Futurity and Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year in 1990. He is a past president

Jim and Ardyce O’Neill, left, were inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation at the annual banquet Nov. 15. They are pictured with Bill Davis, American Angus Association outgoing president and chairman of the board.

Submitted photo of the Iowa Angus Association; president of the Beef Breeds Council; and longtime voting delegate to the American Angus Association. Ardyce has played an essential role managing the farm office.

She has been active in the Iowa Angus Auxiliary and has served in several leadership positions within the American Angus Auxiliary. She is an American Angus Auxiliary president and served as the organization’s former National Beef Education

Chairman. Ardyce was also integral in forming a Beef Education Booth displayed at the National Western Stock Show, as well as the first AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off held at the National Junior Angus Show and organized in 1983.

Jim and Ardyce have three children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. They belong to the United Methodist Church and other local organizations.

Reason for the Season at Museum of Religious Arts The “Reason for the Season” Christmas event is at the Museum of Religious Arts through Jan. 30. More than 400 nativity scenes from around the world are on display, ranging in size from less than an inch tall

to everything in between and up to 53 inches tall.

There are also 60 theme decorated Christmas trees on display throughout the museum. This year the museum is adding two more music presentations: Jay Randall on Dec. 5 and

the Glory Team, a Christian youth group, on Jan. 16.

The Buena Vista Alumni Association honored five individuals over homecoming week for service to the university and to society.

Those honored included Leon Shearer.

Shearer, Class of 1965, of Waukee, was the recipient of the Henry Olson Distinguished Service Award.

The award is the highest honor presented by BVU Alumni Association. It is named in honor of BVU’s 13th president. The award recognizes former students who have made significant contributions to society and/or to the University for their exceptional effort, dedication and self-sacrifice in service to others.

Shearer is a semi-retired attorney who has practiced law in the Des Moines area for more than 42 years. He earned his law degree with high distinction from the University of Iowa in 1967 and practiced in California until 1969 when he moved to Des Moines to join a firm there. In 1987 he left that firm to co-found the firm of Shearer, Templer and Pringle. He headed the legal team and was a member of the negotiating team that worked on Pioneer’s merger with Dupont. He retired from Pioneer in 2001.

Shearer has co-authored two technical books on construction law and has been a local and national speaker on varied technical topics.

He has been active in a number of civic organizations in the Des Moines area, and has been a member of the California, Iowa and American Bar Associations and held leadership positions in the Iowa Bar Association.

Leon, and his wife, Dianna, are members of the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. They have four children, Shawn in Dallas, Texas, Jeff in Minneapolis, Minn., Heidi and Brad in Des Moines and 10 grandchildren.

The Regional Workforce Investment Board and chief elected officials for Region 13 will meet from 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 2 at Iowa Western Community College in the Reiver Room in the new student center.

The meeting is open to the public.

This board is one of 15 Regional Workforce Investment and chief elected official boards in the state created to give communities direct input and decision making ability to address local workforce issues.

Region 13 is made up of Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties.

Congratulations to the Farm Bureau-Dean Koster/Logan-Magnolia Athlete of the Week!

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Had 9 points and 3 steals in her first varsity start against Missouri Valley. Lo-Ma won 51-48 Nominate your Lo-Ma Athlete of the Week by noon each Monday by calling 712-644-2705 Mary Darling @heraldobserver.com.

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Diocese of Des Moines Celebrates 100 Years 1911- 2011 Harrison County Catholic Churches Faith Foundation laid before and after diocese was established

Logan - St. Anne Logan’s first and only Catholic Church built for less than $6,000 in 1920. St. Anne first Mass celebrated on July 21, 1921

Dunlap - St. Patrick’s Parish founded in 1872 Current church was built in 1929 with cobblestones from Council Bluffs streets

Mondamin - Holy Family Parish established 1976, church built in 1977. First service September 1977. Consolidation of Sacred Heart in Mondamin, St. Patrick’s Modale and St. Anne’s in Pisgah

In the early 1800s, the Diocese of Des Moines was but a small part of the Diocese of Louisiana, which included territory from the Gulf of Mexico up to Canada and from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.

With the expansion of the Catholic Church in the West, the Diocese of St. Louis was created, and from that came many other dioceses, including the Diocese of Dubuque which was created in 1837.

In 1838, a Belgian Jesuit named Father Pierre De Smet began to minister to the Pottawattamie Indians in Council Bluffs along the Missouri River.

Iowa became a state in 1846, and growth continued with German and Irish settlers. In 1852, missionary Father Timothy Mullen built St. Patrick, a log cabin church near Cumming at Irish Settlement, with a parish that covered most of what is now the Diocese of Des Moines. A new church built in 1868 continues to serve parishioners today.

By 1911, when Pope Pius X established the Diocese of Des Moines, there were 54 parishes, 28 missions, 68 priests and 17 Catholic schools within its boundaries.

In 1925, Bishop Thomas Drumm announced the creation of the Des Moines Catholic Charities in 1945 services expanded to include services for those on the western side of the diocese.

In the following years, a number of parishes built new churches, St. Albert High School was founded in Council Bluffs and the number of seminarians and priests grew.

On Oct. 4, 1979, Pope John Paul II agreed to a request by farmer Joe Hays, of Truro, Iowa, to visit Iowa. He spent time at St. Patrick Church near Irish Settlement and then celebrated a Mass before the largest Iowa crowd in history, estimated to be 350,000 people, at Living History Farms in Urbandale.

Since the 1970s, the Diocese of Des Moines has been welcoming refugees, immigrants and other newcomers.

The Diocese of Des Moines today serves about 97,000 people in central and southwest Iowa in 82 parishes throughout 23 counties in the southwest quadrant of the state.

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Woodbine - Sacred Heart Parish established, church built in 1903. Original rectory constructed in 1919. Parish Center was built in 1968.

Missouri Valley - St. Patrick’s First Catholic Church built corner of First and Huron in 1867. Cornerstone of second church laid in June of 1892. School built in 1915.

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Logan Herald-Observer December 1, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TO: CHANTILL HARVEY, LEGAL MOTHER, JEFFERY J. HARVEY, PUTATIVE FATHER OF I.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN DECEMBER 9, 2009, IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, F.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JULY 7, 2008 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, M.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JUNE 30, 2007, IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, A.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JUNE 30, 2007 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, I.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN APRIL 6, 2005, IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, C.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN MARCH 21, 2004, IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, N.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JULY 27, 1998 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. You are hereby notified that there is now on file in Office of the Clerk of Court in Harrison County, a petition in Case Numbers JVJV001311, JVJV001312, JVJV001313, JVJUV001314, JVJV001315, JVJV001316, JVJV001317 which prays for the termination of your parent-child relationship to I.H., a minor child born December 9, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska, F.H. a minor child born July 7, 2008, in Omaha, Nebraska, M.H. a minor child born June 30, 2007 in Omaha, Nebraska, A.H. a minor child born June 30, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska, I.H. a minor child born April 6, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska, C.H. a minor child born March 21, 2004 in Omaha, Nebraska, N.H., a minor child born July 27, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska. For further details please contact the Clerk’s Office.

The Plaintiff’s attorney is Judson L. Frisk, 207 E. 7th Street, Logan, Iowa 51546, phone 712-644-2833.

You are further notified that there will be a hearing on the Petition to terminate parental rights before the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. on the 21st day of December, 2010.

Vicki Krohn Clerk of District Court for Harrison County Janice K. Allen, Designee 48-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028887 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF METLIFE HOME LOANS, ET AL VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) EDWIN ISHAM JR., SPOUSE OF EDWIN ISHAM JR., PATRICK A. GROVER; MARY JANACE GROVER; JUDY L. GOOD, AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK; STATE OF IOWA. 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 EAST 50 FEET OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 59, TOWN LOT COMPANY’S SECOND ADDITION, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 216 W. ERIE ST., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Dec. 17, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $54,602.87; Costs, $552.80; Accruing Costs, sheriff’s fees; Interest, 5.5% from 9/3/2010; Date, Sept. 9, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, James V. Sarcone, Jr. 48-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028569 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, ET AL VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) JOSEPH M. CAMENZIND, JUDY CAMENZIND, MATT F. PITT, SHANA R. PITT, STATE OF IOWA AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION. 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: Parcel “A”: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4SE1/4) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Seventy-nine (79) North, Range Forty-one (41) West of the 5th P.M., Harrison County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of said SW1/4SE1/4 that is 1845.79 feet west from the southeast corner of said Section 28; thence N 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds W (an assumed bearing relative to all bearings contained herein) for 385.97 feet along said south line; thence N 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds E for 211.70 feet; thence N 86 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds E for 396.06 feet; thence S 02 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds E for 236.66 feet to the point of beginning. Contains 2.008 acres more or less including 0.293 acres in county road right-of-way.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 3563 270TH STREET, PERSIA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Dec. 17, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s

Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount $116,718.63; Costs, $416.40; Accruing Costs, $4,050.41 plus sheriff; Interest 10.20% from 4-3-10 on $101,833.38 plus $9,549.84; Date, Sept. 7, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Brian G. Sayer.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TO: JENNIFER DANIELSEN, LEGAL MOTHER, BRAD DANIELSEN, LEGAL FATHER AND ANY UNKNOWN FATHERS OF S.B., BORN JUNE 10, 1998 AT SCOTTSBURG, INDIANA, B.B. JR., BORN MAY 28, 1999 AT JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA, J.B. BORN JUNE 3, 2001, AT JEFFERSONVILLE, IN., N.B. BORN JUNE 20, 2003 AT MADISON, IND. You are hereby notified that there is now on file an active Child in Need of Assistance Petition in the Juvenile Court of Harrison County in Case Numbers JVJV001304, JVJV003105, JVJV001306, JVJV001307, which prays to determine a placement for the minor children: S.B. born June 10, 1998 at Scottsburg, IN, B.B. Jr. born May 28, 1999, at Jeffersonville, IN, J.B. born June 3, 2001 at Jeffersonville, IN, N.B. born June 20, 2003 at Madison, IN. For further details, please contact the Clerk’s Office.

The Plaintiff’s attorney is Judson L. Frisk, 207 E. 7th St., Logan, IA 51546, phone 712-644-2833.

You are further notified that there will an Adjudication Hearing to determine such placement before the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa on December 21, 2010 at 10:15 a.m.

Vicki Krohn

By Janice K. Allen, Designee Clerk of the District Court for Harrison County 48-2

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HARRISON COUNTY CASE NO. EQCV028992 ORIGINAL NOTICE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, Vs. MONTE HATCHER, SPOUSE OF MONTE HATCHER, MICHELLE EVA HATCHER, SPOUSE OF MICHELLE EVA HATCHER, CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK, DAG FINANCIAL TRUST 2002-A, CYNTHIA KAY HATCHER AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above court, a Petition in the above-entitled action which prays for judgment in rem and in the principal amount of $45,363.28 plus interest to 10/28/2010 in the amount of $1,238.04 and thereafter at the rate of 5.5% per annum, such amount equaling $6.84 per day, the costs of the action including report of title costs $250.00, recoverable balance of $3,232.34, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises at 210 South 5th Avenue, Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, to-sit: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE (25), TOWN OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. That the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed; that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment; and for other relief as the court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Brian G. Sayer, whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 507042363, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 232-3639.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FORM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOUI IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU

Legals WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before Dec. 28, 2010, in the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-4797. (If you are hearing impaired call Relay Iowa TTY (800) 735-2942.)

Vicki Krohn Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 48-3

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029004 ORIGINAL NOTICE PICKLE TRUCKING, LLC Plaintiff(s), Vs. BARBARA J. CRAIG, MURCO FOODS, INC., FRICK’S MEAT PRODUCTS, INC., d/b/a FRICK’S QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS, INC. and MICHAEL PETERSEN Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petition prays for judgment and a decree establishing the rights of the parties, both Plaintiff and Defendants, in and to said real estate, and confirming their shares therein as above and herein alleged; that the rights of the other Defendants as to liens, if any, be determined and settled; that partition of said real estate be made, or if same cannot be equitably divided in kind, then a sale be ordered and the proceeds of said sale, be divided among them according to their respective interests and shares after a proper establishment and settlement of all liens and like items from that part of the proceeds subject thereto and Plaintiff’s attorney be allowed statutory attorney fees for his services in said proceedings and that same be made a lien upon the shares of the respective parties, or the proceeds therefrom, all as provided by law; that a Referee or Referees be appointed as may be found necessary; and that such other and further general and equitable relief be rendered in the premises. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff(s) is Judson L. Frisk, 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128, Logan, Iowa, 51546. The attorney’s phone number is 712-6442833; facsimile number: 712-6443160.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 30 day of December, 2010, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Harrison County, at the courthouse in Logan, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-5883. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

SEAL Vicki Krohn, Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 48-3

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Rose Vista Home in Woodbine, Iowa, requests bids for the renovation of the existing Nurse’s Station and Lobby/Dining room. The total area of renovation is approx. 2,600 sq. ft. Work to include plumbing, electrical, metal stud framing, drywall, casework, solid surface countertops, acoustical ceilings, vinyl tile flooring, carpeting and painting.

Construction is scheduled to begin immediately.

Review of the existing conditions is required. A pre-bid walk thru will be scheduled.

The project will be competitively bid as one general contract.

Bidding documents for this project may be examined at the Architect’s office or at Rose Vista Home. Plans will also be placed at plan desks in Omaha and online plan desks.

Bidding Documents will be available from Emswiler Architecture starting on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

To obtain a set of Bidding Documents please crop off or send a non-refundable deposit of $20 to: Emswiler Architecture, 2729 Kraft Lane, Missouri Valley, IA 51555.

Rose Vista Home will receive bids at Rose Vista Home, 1109 Normal Street, Woodbine, Iowa until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Rose Vista Home reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Please place each Bid in a sealed envelope with the name of the project and the general contractor on the envelope.

Each General Contractor will be required to name his major subcontractors.

If you have any questions concerning this project or the Bidding procedure please call Emswiler Architecture at 712-642-4657.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY CASE NO. CNCN000202 ORIGINAL NOTICE IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF JERSIE RENEE MITCHELL, A Minor Child TO; Michael Ryan Mitchell, father of the minor child.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the father of Jersie Renee Mitchell, a child born on March 3, 2007, which petition prays for a change of name for the minor child.

The name and address of the attorney for the petitioner, Summer D. F. Springston, is Jack J. White, 204 East Erie Street, P.O. Box 250, Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555-0250 The attorney’s telephone number is 712-642-5334 and facsimile number is 712-642-3031.

You are further notified that hearing on said petition is scheduled before this Court on the 24th day of January, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa. You may serve a motion or answer on or before the hearing date with the Clerk of this Court, or appear at the hearing at the scheduled time and date. If you do not file a motion or answer to the petition, or do not appear for the scheduled hearing, judgment by default may be rendered for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-647-2460. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

Vicki Krohn, Clerk Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 48-3

Executor of the Estate 215 W. 7th St., Logan, IA 51546 Judson L. Frisk, ICIS PIN No. AT0002691 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Judson L. Frisk Law Office Address: 207 E. 7th Street, Logan, IA 51546 Date of second publication, 8 day of December, 2010.

Probate Code Section 304. 49-2

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. 014231 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRED DEAN, DECEASED To all persons interested in the estate of Fred Dean, Deceased, who died on or about November 19, 2010: You are hereby notified that on November 22, 2010, that Diane Axtell Reed and Marlene Neill were appointed Administrators of the

estate of Fred Dean.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated November 22, 2010.

Administrators of Estate Diane Axtell Reed 2490 Liberty Ave. Missouri Valley, IA 515555 Marlene Neill 2453 Austin Avenue Modale, Iowa 51557 Attorney for Estate: Judson L. Frisk Judson L. Frisk Law Office 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128 Logan, Iowa 51546 P01113681 Date of second publication, December 8, 2010.

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Beef checkoff offers program on proper livestock handling

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DECISION REGARDING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED IN A FLOODPLAIN OR WETLANDS Publication Date: December 1, 2010 The City of Pisgah is proposing to conduct a wastewater treatment system construction project, to be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds received through the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED).

In order to comply with Executive Orders 11988 or 11990 and the Water Resources Council’s Floodplain Management/Wetlands Protection Guidelines, the City of Pisgah hereby states that this sewage treatment plant project lies within an identified floodplain or wetlands (or will impact on an identified floodplain or wetlands).

However, the City of Pisgah has reached a decision that this is the only practicable alternative for this project.

Its decision is based on an evaluation of the following alternatives: taking no action, which would result in continued bypass of raw sewage into the ecosystem. The City of Pisgah will, however, ensure that this project will conform to all state and/or local floodplain or wetlands protection standards, and will take the following actions to mitigate the flood hazard/impact on wetlands.

Acquire all necessary permits and elevate the lagoons as required.

This proposed project is located inside the corporate limits of Pisgah, adjacent to the existing wastewater lagoons, south of Jackson Street.

Written comments on this proposed project are invited and should be submitted by December 8, 2010 to Southwest Iowa Planning Council, 1501 SW 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022. All such comments will be taken into account by the City of Pisgah prior to its decision on the proposed project.

Darlene Hammack, City Clerk P.O. Box 217 Pisgah, IA 51564 49-1

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14232 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF H. DIANE BURESH, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of H. Diane Buresh, Deceased, who died on or about third day of July, 2010: You are hereby notified that on November 23, 2010, the last will and testament of H. Diane Buresh, deceased, bearing date of the 26th day of April, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Julie Ellen Beall was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 23rd day of November, 2010.

Julie Ellen Beall

The beef checkoff-funded Iowa Beef Quality Assurance program is bringing Curt Pate back to Iowa the week of Dec. 13. The tour will be in this area at the Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis on Dec. 15. The program will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.

“The Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour” travels the country and uses live cattle-handling demos to inform cattlemen about the importance and benefits of proper cattle handling – and its critical role in increasing consumer confidence in beef. The tour includes special hands-on training sessions at livestock auction markets and other venues where cattle producers meet to discuss improved stockmanship methods, as well as the pivotal role producers play in sustaining beef quality for consumers. Pate has been conducting livestock handling programs nationally and internationally for over 10 years.

More information about Pate and his program can be found at www.effectivestockmanship.com.

Brian Waddingham, director of industry relations for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, will also be participating in these programs. He will be discussing the tools available for cattlemen to improve animal care and well being on the farm.

“Pate’s program is a real eye opener for producers as it allows them to see first-hand the benefits of moving cattle with minimum stress and the positive impact it has on both the cattle and those moving them,” Waddingham said.

Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension Livestock Program Specialist is helping coordinate the tour. Sellers will discuss disposition scoring and the impact of cattle temperament on cattle performance and carcass quality.

“Proper cattle handling and husbandry are critical to both cattle health and performance and producer safety. This workshop will be of great interest to innovative Iowa producers,” said Sellers.

Darrell Busby of the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity will review TCSCF data on the impact of cattle disposition on feedlot performance and carcass quality at the Armstrong farm location.

Pate will discuss the best handling practices while unloading livestock, sorting them, bring them into working facility and loading them to leave the farm.

Busby will speak about disposition scoring and the impact of cattle temperament on cattle performance and carcass quality. Waddingham will be discussing tools available for cattlemen to improve care and well being on the farm.

Please RSVP by Dec. 13 to help with meal plans by contacting the Armstrong Farm at 712-769-2600, Waddingham at 515-296-2305 or Clint McDonald at 712-355-1034 for more information.

Classifieds FOR RENT FOR RENT: in Woodbine. 1 bedroom basement apartment. All utilities included. $300/month.

Available Dec. 15th - Call 712-6482571 or 712-2160011.

FOR RENT: In Logan, 2 bedroom apt., references, deposit required.

Call 642-2007 or 712-420-2252.

FOR RENT: Upstairs two bedroom apartment, no pets. Woodbine.

647-2443 or 5920205.

FOR RENT: House for Rent! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1260 sq. ft., 1 car detached garage,

with 2005 washer/dryer. $600 per month.

Deposit and reference required. No pets.

Call Mindy @ 712592-1127.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Director of Nursing Services.

David M. Dorsett Regional Senior Care is a skilled nursing facility providing post acute care, memory care, hospice and long-term care services. Serving approximately 95 residents. We are located in Spearfish, SD. The Northern Black HIlls of SD provides an abundance of year round outdoor recreation.

Our

FARM FOR RENT 2011 crop year written cash rent bids only by December 6, 2010. Minarik Farm - Sec. 13, Ragland Township. 101 crop acres, more or less. For details, contact Michael Paul Jensen, Attorney for Owner, 710 Iowa Avenue, Onawa, IA 51040. PH: 712-423-1652

Channel your love for children and the joy of guidng a child through moments of discovery into an exciting career as an Associate Teacher at the WCCA Woodbine Head Start Preschool. Join our team of early education professionals and help create high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children. Stepping into an associate teaching position at Head Start, under the guidance of a teacher, you will interact frequently and respectfully with children, provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials/activities for children, participate actively in the teaching team through communication, collaboration and curriculum planning. AA/AS in Early Childhood or CDA, 1-year experience in field, valid driver’s license, and liability ins. required. 25 hr. 38 wk/yr position. Benefits include IPERS. Ad closes noon, 12/10. Mail, fax/e-mail 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: westcentralca.org EOE

dedicated nursing team is seeking a qualified individual with excellent communication, organizational, and life balance skills with a high regard for professionalism.

Leadership experience in a long term care setting and a BSN preferred. A valid South Dakota RN or compact license is required prior to beginning employment.

Regional Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package with relocation assistance available. To apply, complete an on-line applicaton at www.regionalhealth.com in the Jobs and Volunteering section, enter IRC4833 in the keyword slot. Please upload a current resume or VC with your application.

For further information contact the human resource coordinator at (605) 642-2716.

Equal Opportunity E m p l o y e r .

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

MCAN

FOR SALE FOR SALE: High Efficiency Classic Always Open Beginning Nov. 26 Farm Fresh

Christmas Trees

306 N. Tower Road, Logan, IA (West on 5th St)

4-9 Ft. Scotch & White Pine “Cut Your Own”

Self Service

RETIREMENTT FARM EQUIPMENTT AUCTION

11:01 A.M. Saturday, December 4, 2010 2656 Pierce Ave., Logan, Iowa

DIRECTIONS: From Logan, Iowa, go east across Boyer River bridge on Hwy. 30, then south 3/4 mile on Overton Ave. (L-34), then 11⁄4 miles east on Reading Trail (F-52), then south 1⁄2 mile on Pierce Ave. Watch for signs.

No Small Items! Auction will last approximately 11⁄2 hrs. Please be on time!

TRACTORS: IHC 560 Gas, w.f., 2-pt., 15.5x38 rubber. IHC 806 Diesel, SN 35315, w.f., 2-pt., 16.9x38 rubber.

TRUCK: 1974 Ford F-600, 16' steel box, hoist, 361 V-8, 4x2 trans, single axle.

COMBINE & HEADS: F Gleaner, gas. 13' Platform. 438 Corn Head.

HAY EQUIPMENT: New Holland Stackliner 1002 Bale Wagon. Gehl 256 SideDelivery Rake. IHC 1000 9' Sickle Mower.

PLANTER: JD 7000 4RW Planter, no-till coulters.

GRAIN HANDLING: Parker 2600 Gravity-Flow Wagon, 16.5Lx16.1 rubber. Farm King Gravity-Flow Wagon, 11Lx15 rubber. Bush Hog Barge Wagon w/hoist, 11Lx15 rubber. 2 Central Barge Wagons w/Westendorf gears. Koyker Auger.

LIVESTOCK: Grain-O-Vator Tandem-Axle Auger/Feed Wagon, 11Lx15 rubber.

Kelly Ryan 4x10 Feed Wagon. Gehl 95 Grinder-Mixer. Loading Chute on wheels.

Wooden Pickup Stock Rack.

TILLAGE: Kewanee 1020 21' Tandem Disk. IHC 37 13' Tandem Disk. Glencoe 13' Pull-Type Soil Saver. IHC 45 18' Pull-Type Vibra-Shank w/ harrow. 4-Row Danish-Tine Cultivator, 3-pt.

EQUIPMENT & MISCELLANEOUS: Kelly Ryan Shredder. 2 Elevators. Dual Planter Hitch. Pull-Type Sprayer. IHC 9' 2-Pt. Blade. 18.4 x 38 Duals/Hubs off 1066.

Frank Burbridge, Owner Sale Manager: Gabe Petersen (402) 533-8575

www.kentandgabeauctioneers.com

$25 Includes Tax

Guge’s

Tannenbaum Acre

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644-2388

Outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler, dual fuel ready models and 25 year warranty available. Call RDC Truck Repair Inc. Today 712-6472407.

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Dirt bike for sale: 2005 Kawasaki KLX 110 Hardly ridden $1,450. 647-3210.

CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to our family, relatives and friends for the many (80) cards, notes, gifts, flowers, visits and phone calls, to help us celebrate our 60th Wedding Anniversary. It was a pleasant surprise to hear from former students, Logan (1946-1950), Woodbine (19671980), and former piano students.

Memories are an important part of our lives. Love to All of You, Loie and Merril McElwain.

STATEWIDES ADOPTION ADOPT: You will be assured we can provide all the love and security your newborn needs.

Expenses paid.

Please call Cathy and Phil: 1-8663 0 8 - 0 9 7 3 .

WANTED: Organists to play the organ in the Community Memorial Hospital Lobby several times weekly.

Flexible schedule.

Join our Volunteer Team For details: Mike Baker 712-642-9213

Coming January 2011!

Odd Fellows Building In Woodbine ALL NEW!

Apartments for Lease: 6 Apartments- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 1 Work / Live Studio-$300.00 All appliances, including Washer & Dryer.

Refinished Wood floors with 12 ft. Ceilings Attached Garage Space Available.

Call NOW to see floor Layouts!

Ranging from $550-$600 per month 6 Office Space for Lease Including: Shared Conference Room/Kitchenette, Lobby Area. $250 per month

Logan Herald-Observer December 1, 2010

www.cathyandphil.i nfo (INCN)

or call this newspaper! (INCN)

ANNOUNCEMENTS DIVORCE with or without Children $125.00.

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FOR SALE- MISCELLANEOUS NEW Norwood SAWMILLSLumberMate-Pro handles logs 34inches diameter, mills boards 28inches wide.

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Now Accepting Applications For: 1 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.

AUCTIONS Automobiles, tools, tractors, trailers, welders all selling Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

At no reserve Internet auction.

Detailed photos, description and bidding at www.purplewave.c om (INCN) FOR SALE- MISCELLANEOUS NEW Norwood SAWMILLSLumberMate-Pro handles logs 34inches diameter, mills boards 28inches wide.

Automated quickcycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%! www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/300N 1800-661-7746 Ext 300N (INCN) HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRAILERS 2005 Volvo Small Sleeper Autoshift truck tractors for $23,500.

2005 Under CDL 24 foot Flatbed Truck for $17,500. Call Kelly at SelecTrucks, Council Bluffs 866-344-7938.

(INCN) HELP WANTEDTRUCK DRIVER ***Home for the Holidays*** OTR Drivers APU Equipped PrePass EZ-pass Every 60k mile raises. 2007 and newer equipment.

Passenger/ Pet Policy 100% NO touch. 1-800-5287825 (INCN) Reefer and Flatbed Drivers N e e d e d !

Experienced drivers and Class A commercial students welcome!

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REDUCED!

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Woodbine $219,000

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Pisgah

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bdrms, 2 bths, 1,274 sf 36x56’ mechanics dream shop!

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ADOPTION ADOPT: You will be assured we can provide all the love and security your newborn needs.

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31479 170th St.,40 acre, 5-6 bdrms, 4 bths, Wildlife paradise!

3 bed, 1 ba, 1+ car gar. 1,460 sq. ft. needs TLC

Honey Creek $339,000

Little Sioux $16,000

4307 Austin Ave.

131 W. 4th St.

1 bdr., 1 bath, 942 sf, 1 car gar.

Logan

$50,000

Chuck & Ravae Smallwood 402-639-6106 • www.chucksmallwood.com

Legal Notices LOGAN CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Nov. 22, 2010 At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were: Council members Clark, Johnson, Hartwig, Moss and Crum.

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

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Clark to approve the agenda. 5 ayes.

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Moss to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approval of the 11-8-10 regular meeting and public hearing minutes, set date of 12-6-10 for the next council meeting, approve claims register and building permits for: Perfection Press, 1200

Industrial Dr., 240 sq. ft. of concrete; Helen Lovell Estate, 315 E. 6th St., replace sidewalk; Obed Orozco, 317 S. 3rd Ave., 20’ x 10’ garage. 5 ayes.

Item 6 on the agenda was True North representative Dave VerWoert to discuss the health insurance renewal. The current carrier, Wellmark BCBS of Iowa, is quoting an increase range from 22 to 50% depending on benefit levels. He showed the council a breakdown of the increase components and the biggest factors were age demographic and risk level. He also presented pricing for a different insurance carrier for the city to consider. If a new company is chosen, he will need to know the decision by mid December. If the city stays with Wellmark, they just need to decide which benefit level before

the end of December. No action was taken.

Item 7 was street side pickup for garbage collection. Chief Smith discussed the weight of the trash trucks and the damage that is being done to the alleys as well as the entries and exits of the alley ways. He stated he will research the weight and truck size restrictions so the council could decide what kind of ordinance to draft.

Maxine Lesline voiced her concerns that the elderly who may not be able to get their garbage to the street. The council said they felt strongly that the garbage companies would accommodate those with physical limitations as two residents have already checked with their companies and they were told they would come up to the house or garage to retrieve the garbage

during the winter when snow would prevent them from taking it to the curb. The council asked for the item to remain on the next agenda and no decisions were made.

Item 8 was a decision on the Community Design Program sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The program has a $2,500 grant available for engineering fees with a match being met by the city. Council member Hartwig said he had about 10 people willing to serve on a committee to come up with ideas for the program. The council discussed the program at great lengths and it was decided that perhaps a local engineer could volunteer on the committee and offer some design assistance and then the city’s match of $2,500 could be spent on the eventual project instead of

engineering fees since not all projects would even require an engineer.

Chamber update: Council member Hartwig discussed the Shiverfest celebration and also noted that the nominations forms are available for the Chamber Pride Awards.

Citizens questions and comments: None.

CLAIMS AFLAC, Aflac ...................$197.16 Clark Pest Control, spray city Hall...................................40.00 Data Technologies, 2011 License/support ............5,414.34 First National Bank, payroll Taxes ............................3,225.47 Lois Hall, contract service .446.35 Harr. Co. REC, utilities .......194.05 Salvo, Deren, Schenck, legal Counsel .......................1,215.33

Logan Herald-Obs., pub. ...194.86 Long Lines Metro, local access System ........................1,115.13 OMB Guns, bun scopes ....327.97 Postmaster, postage ..........256.00 Principal Life, life & disab. .179.28 Roger Seeley, tire repairs ....35.00 Tennant Sales & Service, Repair street sweeper .1,389.76 True North Group Benefits, Health ins. ..................3,042.72 Windstream, telephone......246.54 TOTAL...........................17,519.94 PAYROLL THRU 11/22/2010 ................11,221.35 PAID TOTAL..................28,741.29 Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Johnson to adjourn. 5 ayes.

Randy Fetter, Mayor Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk/Administrator 49-1

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Logan Herald-Observer December 1, 2010

Sports

Lo-Ma boys scrimmage Lady Panthers slip by at Westwood Jamboree MV in season opener Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer Excitement may be an understatement to describe the meeting Tuesday night between the Lady Panthers and Missouri Valley Big Reds.

Playing on the Red’s home court the Panthers opened the game with Courtney Oviatt sinking a pair of free throws. This was followed up by Alex Gochenour and Kylee Loftus grabbing rebounds that resulted in Panther points that gave Lo-Ma a 12-6 lead at the buzzer.

The Panther’s picked up the pace of the game in the second quarter and spread the scoring as Hutson, Paul Hutson blocks the shot from an Lawton-Bronson Eagles player in the scrimmage last Oviatt, Loftus and week.

Photo: Gene Esser Gochenour all scored points. Lo-Ma went into the half leading 26-17.

Trent Buckner Starting the third quarter, Hutson got into a little For the Herald-Observer foul trouble and took a Logan-Magnolia boys’ break from the game. basketball team traveled Loftus then stepped up for to Sloan Nov. 22 to play the Panthers, scoring the the Lawton-Bronson next six points for Lo-Ma. Eagles in the Westwood Hutson came back into the Jamboree. game and immediately scored two points folIn the first quarter of lowed by another pair of the two-quarter exhibipoints from Oviatt. With tion, the Panthers starting two seconds left in the line-up of Nate Fender, period, Hutson put up a Zach Powley, Brennan long shot for three points.

Azinger, Levi Ettleman The third quarter ended and Paul Hutson saw most with the Panthers leading of the playing time as LoMissouri Valley 40-27.

Ma found itself down 13Opening the fourth quar12 after the first eight ter for the Lady Reds, the minutes. During the sectrio of Hailey Hellstrom, ond quarter, head coach Courtney Cunard and Steve Nixon looked to get Carlee McKee led a more of his team game Missouri Valley run that experience as all nine cut the Panthers lead to players of his varsity rotafive points, 45-40. A twotion saw some floor time. point bucket by Hutson At the end of the half, the was again followed up Panthers trailed the Eagles 30-21. One statistic that Nixon said hurt was his team’s 15 turnovers.

“This is an area that we will have to clean up as move into the season,” he No. 43, Levi Ettleman goes up for the ball. Also pictured is Brennan Azinger No. 33.

Photo: Gene Esser said.

INA All-State Football honors

Levi Ettleman, Sr.

Evan Mikels, Sr.

Dillon Miller, Sr.

Class 1A First Team INA All-State Tight End; First Team Des Moines Register End

Class 1A First Team INA All-State D-Line; First Team Des Moines Register Defensive Line

Class 1A Third Team INA All-State Offensive Line

IGCA All District Volleyball Team

Karen Hutson, Sr. Class 2A Iowa Girls Athletic Association All-District Team

No. 31, Macy Cohrs gets ready to pass the ball.

Photo: Gene Esser with a Big Red run that cut the Panthers lead to three points. Gochenour gave Lo-Ma a little breathing room scoring two points followed up with a free throw from Hutson, but Missouri Valley immediately scored making this a two-point game with 30 seconds left – 5058. Oviatt was fouled with 21 seconds left in the game and sunk a free throw to give the Panthers a three-point lead, putting pressure on the Lady Reds.

Gochenour sealed Missouri Valley’s fate as she stole the ball on the inbound from Missouri Valley. Logan-Magnolia escaped with the win. The final score 51-48, Panthers.

Leading Lo-Ma in scoring for the night was Hutson with 24 points.

Loftus added 10, Oviatt had nine, Gochenour scored seven and Macy Cohrs added one. Loftus and Hutson had seven rebounds each, followed

by Gochenour and Oviatt pulling in five and four rebounds, respectively.

Hutson had six steals on the night and both Carrie Charbonneau and Ashley Bradshaw added a steal each at pivotal moments in the game.

“We did a good job the first three quarters tonight, but broke down in the fourth quarter on fundamental defense,” said coach Kevin Patterson. “Tonight was a good indicator on what we need to focus on as a team going forward.”

The Lady Panthers host Tri-Center, Nov. 30 followed by a trip to Underwood on Dec. 3.