FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Logan Public Library, Friends of the Library group is being reformed. If you are interested in attending the first meeting in mid January, contact Sandy Richardson at 644-2900 or Hariett Brust at 6443276 for more information. Watch the paper for the exact time and date.
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The Harrison County Democrats will hold the monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6 at Gurney’s in Missouri Valley. Share prespectives and ideas in a look back on 2010 and a look forward to 2012. Contact Mike Raine at 712-488-6014 for more information.
Mary Darling Editor
CAN COLLECTION SITE As a fundraiser for post-prom, the Lo-Ma junior class has a can collection bin available at the Logan Mini Mart parking lot.
Residents are in the holiday spirit this year with an abundance of homes dressed up for the holiday season throughout town. As you drive around you will spot a variety of seasonal decorations.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the following times: Dec. 23, Missouri Valley. Call Vanessa Dugdale, 712642-3249 for more info.
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HCCB NOT COLLECTING TREES 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.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The Harrison County Immunization Clinic is held from 8:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month at the Harrison County Home and Public Health office at the courthouse annex in Logan. All children must be accompanied by their parents. Bring a written immunization record along. Lead screening will also be available to children up to the age of 6 years. Call 644-2220 for more details.
CONCERT CANCELLED Due to inclement weather conditions the Lo-Ma senior high winter concert was cancelled Dec. 15. It will not be able to be rescheduled.
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King steps down after 16 years as supervisor Mary Darling Editor During his 16 years as a Harrison County Supervisor, it has been proven over and over to Larry King that what is so special about Harrison County are its people. “They are genuine, nice people,” King said. “Harrison County still has a small town atmosphere and nearly everyone knows each other. I have seen people work together and share during critical times of deaths and disasters. They will do what ever they can to help.” King will step down as Supervisor Dec. 31 after a long career in county public service. A 1971 graduate of West Harrison High School, King said he was always fascinated by the courthouse and its ambiance. “My grandfather, Lawrence King, was a supervisor for 12 years,” King said. “I remember coming to meetings with him and sitting beside him when I was about 7 or 8 and thought it was a very important job he
Larry and Donna King pose for a photo at his open house Dec. 16 at the courthouse. Photo: Mary Darling had with two other people.” King said serving as supervisor was just something he always wanted to do. “I have a Christian background and I know you should keep church and state separate, but I always thought people should be treated as I would want to be treated,” he said. “I do what I think is the best or right for the county and that is the same case with the present board.” King was elected in the
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1994 election along with present board member Bob Smith and joined Ike Leonard on the board. King said once he was on the board, he was surprised by the many things he thought the board would be able to do, but found out it had no control over. “We really just control the drainage districts we are trustees for, appointment members to boards and the budget.” SEE KING Page 2
The need to offer more activities for children and their families was the push behind starting the Logan Optimist Club, which was officially chartered July 27. “We knew there were a lot of great groups and organizations in Logan, but unfortunately they can’t do everything themselves,” said Nick Lefeber, a charter member. According to Lefeber, the interest in starting a club was first mentioned to Trent Lally by Dale Baker of the Underwood Optimists. “It grew from there,” he said. “Trent and Bria Lally were the first ones to start the ball rolling. We had to have 25 members to charter and everyone who was interested starting recruiting friends.” There are currently 27 members of the club. Charlotte Lefeber is president; Sarah Moss, vice president; Briana Lally, vice president/secretary; and Heather Fiddelke, treasurer. According to Lefeberr,
the goals of Optimist International are to bring out the best in kids. “We would like to see our club grow and help develop opportunities and activities for kids, families and the community. Optimist International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. There are clubs all over North America and the Caribbean, where approximately 3,000 clubs and 100,000 members make up the organization. Iowa has 76 clubs including clubs in the nearby communities of Woodbine, Dunlap, Underwood, Council Bluffs, Neola, Denison, Crescent and Treynor. The Logan club is sponsored by Club No. 40113 in Underwood and Club No. 40035 in Council Bluffs. Optimists conduct 65,000 community service projects each year, spending $78 million in their communities. Annually, 6 million kids are positively affected by Optimist programs. One of the club’s first SEE OPTMISTS Page 2
Barrineau returns to area as new HCCB employee Nikki Davis Woodbine Twiner While there are several changes occurring within the Harrison County C o n s e r - Barrineau vation Board’s program, one of the prominent changes brings a familiar face to the small team – Gary Barrineau’s. Barrineau, a 1996 West Harrison graduate, interned with the HCCB for a summer the year he graduated. He seemed to know, even in high school, that’s what he wanted to do… conservation practices… though how he returned to the HCCB was a winding road. He entered the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Neb. as an environmental studies major with a focus on geography. He also played football at UNO as a fullback. It didn’t take him long to realize the football schedule and the environmental studies classes were not compatible. “I had to take these different classes that were offered every other semes-
ter and there was a huge scheduling conflict,” he admitted. He eventually approached his college advisor, wondering about his options. At the time, his advisor pointed out he was a mere six credits away from a geography degree. So it was to be. In 2004, he graduated from UNO with a Bachelor’s of Science in geography. During and following college, Barrineau worked an array of construction jobs, gaining skill and knowledge in architecture, framing houses and managing equipment and time. He landed a seasonal job in Pottawattamie County 2009, working at Narrows River Park north of I-29 in Council Bluffs and remained there for two years. Adding to his array of knowledge, he found the time to earn certification as a Tech II Wildland Firefighter and assisted Hitchcock Nature Center with controlled burns. But it was the HCCB he had learned to love – all the way back in 1996. “When I worked here in 1996, I loved it,” Barrineau said. “I always wanted to work in the natural SEE BARRINEAU Page 2 LAND AUCTION RESULTS 116 Acres/107 Crop acres. Sold $5425.00 per acre $113 per CSR Point Give us a call.
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BARRINEAU: New HCCB employee KING: Retires from Supervisors FROM PAGE 1 resource management field and it was my always my intention to come back. I took a long and winding path to get back.” Barrineau will be replacing Sol Mohn as the conservation technician. Mohn’s official retirement date is Dec. 30, but Barrinau stepped into the position on Nov. 29. As the technician, Barrinau’s varied education and work history will come into play. He will be responsible for maintaining all properties under the HCCB, including 17 properties and roughly 2,000 acres of multi-use recreational
areas, wildlife areas, wetland areas, day use parks, scenic overlooks and the Historic Village and Welcome Center. He will engage in grounds maintenance, maintain buildings, prairie and wetlands management, timberstand improvements, trails construction and more. He will accomplish the natural lands component by encouraging native plants and controlling invasive species by use of fire management. “The general construction will help with the building maintenance, building new structures and construction, landscaping and more,” Barrineau said. “It just all
ties together.” He’s more than happy with the position he was hired for, and currently has no desire to move up the ranks … yet. “I’ve always wanted to work out in the field and I’m right where I want to be,” he said. Barrineau, currently residing in Omaha, Neb., will soon be moving to Harrison County with his wife, Beth, and his two children, Benjamin, 4 in January, and George, born June 27. Contact Harrison County Conservation at 647-2785 or e-mail Barrineau at gbarrineau@HarrisonCountyP arks.org with questions.
OPTIMISTS: New club in Logan FROM PAGE 1 activities was held Dec. 4 at the Logan Christian Church. “We called it, “Parents Day Out,” Lefeber said. “Parents dropped off their children and the Optimist members watched them for the day. This allowed parents to run errands or do anything they needed to.” The group provided lunch and activities for the children throughout the
day. Lefber said the group is currently planning a summer safety expo, a basketball tournament, family fishing day at Willow Lake and a soccer tournament. Every adult in the Logan-Magnolia School District is eligible for membership in the Logan Optimist Club. To find out more about the Optimist Club you can email locpres@gmail.com or
come to a meeting. Meetings are held at 6 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month at the Logan Christian Church.
FROM PAGE 1 During his tenure he’s seen some of the biggest disasters hit the county including two tornadoes and four floods. According to King, one of the county’s biggest assets is the creation of the Emergency Management department. “Jim Unruh was the first director,” he said. “There is a real need for that department, working with state and federal emergency management officials and county EMT’s and fire and rescue.” King is also proud of the courthouse renovations that occurred during his tenure. “The painting, new windows and geothermal energy will preserve it for future generations,” he said. “I think the 100 year anniversary is coming up next year and I would have liked to have been on the board for that, but I was needed on the farm.” The new law enforcement center was also built while King was on the board. “Terry Baxter and his staff did a really good job,” King said. “The state fire marshal was nipping at our heels. We were in desperate need for a new jail.” In 1996 the board also
oversaw the creation of new zoning regulations. “The state was putting the pressure on to bring the codes up to date,” he said. “Pete Clark the administrator at that time said the codes were very antiquated and needed to be brought up to date. It’s a plus for the county.” The improvement of the drainage system on the bottomland was also accomplished during his time on the board. “The drainage system for farmers is now working so much better. It’s really improved the land.” King said he is most proud to have worked with so many professional people. “All the department heads work together on what is best for the county,” he said. King said he has been most frustrated by the people who believe the coffee shop talk instead of coming in and finding out the truth. “Things get out of control sometimes,” he said. Then there are the phone calls. “They aren’t all bad, but there is usually a fire you have to put out, especially when you are the chairper-
son,” he said. According for the county to grow in the future, King said the road use tax money needs to change. “Rural Iowa needs to pick up some of the money that is going to the urban areas because of population,” King said. “That’s our tax money. They need to change the formula so the county can meet the needs of rural roads, bridge replacements and maintenance.” King said Harrison County Engineer Tom Stoner has done a real nice job as administrator of the road department. “Good guys work for us. Last winter is a prime example, King said. “Due to the Christmas blizzard most of them worked during the holiday. It was tough on the budget, employees and consumers.” King said besides being able to focus on the farm, he and his wife Donna, will now be able to spend some quality time with their five children and 14 grandchildren. “I’m going to miss working with the department heads and the board members,” King said. “But I have no regrets.”
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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.
The star of wonder lights up a cold night Packing what little she had for the days of travel ahead, her thoughts kept drifting back to her husband. How could she be so lucky to have this man who loved her, despite the fact that she was pregnant and it wasn’t his child? She was nervous about the birth of the baby and to make matters worse, they had to travel 90 miles for a census and pay their taxes. It was going to be a long and difficult journey as she would probably need to stop and rest often for her swollen ankles and fatigue from being pregnant. Her husband was being so kind and sweet and reassured her that once they got into town he would get them a room at the inn so she could rest. He had plenty of time to worry as they made their way down the pebbled roads. What would the future hold for them? It was difficult at first to believe that she was really pregnant. How could this be and how could he believe her? Had it not been for the dreams when the angles told him what to do, he would never have married her or claimed this child as his own. What could a poor carpenter have to offer a baby, born from a miracle? What about the rumors of those who wanted to destroy the child? How would he protect this baby from those who didn’t believe? How could they deny what had been written long ago about this birth and that it would be a sign from God? When they finally arrived in Bethlehem, exhausted and hungry from days of walking, Joseph left Mary waiting outside while he went in to get a room. He couldn’t believe it. All the rooms were taken because of the census. He pleaded with the innkeeper and told him that his wife was due to deliver a baby at any time, but it didn’t matter; they were turned away. He told Mary the bad news but she didn’t complain and instead encouraged him to find some kind of shelter so she could lie down. Disappointed that he couldn’t provide her with the comfort of being indoors he led her to a crude stable where she could at least find some relief within the piles of hay and straw. Holding each other for comfort, they waited for the birth of this child, who would be called Jesus. With no crib for his bed, they wrapped Him in an old tattered blanket, laid Him in a trough and waited for morning to come, as they would celebrate the birth of the Christ child. O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight Merry Christmas
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Santa’s Helper Ken and his pregnant girlfriend were just 18 and 16 with $35 as their pickup truck sped down the highway. They were desperate to escape across the Louisiana border because a warrant was out for their arrest. They made it, but knew their prospects were bleak. For one thing, $35 wouldn’t go very far and the law was still looking for them. Ken found odd jobs and they saved their money. The couple was young and in love and they finally had a plan. They married and Ken enlisted in the Air Force. He was a smart, hardworking young man, and he quickly worked himself up the promotional chain. They had a daughter, Michelle, and the two teenagers did their best to raise her. The young family had never had so much money and the government provided their lodging in a nice house. From their prospective, they were rich with more money than they needed. The Air Force moved the family to Puerto Rico where Ken and Ruth spent their money on a new hobby. They had developed a taste for rum and other adult beverages. Eventually, the division became their
master, as they lapsed into near alcoholism. Ken, especially began to have black outs and the quality of his work had begun to suffer, though he didn’t realize it. One night an euphony slammed Ken as mightily as if he were Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. He floated through a hazy fog and heard distant yelling. He was curious and tried to concentrate on its source, but Ken wasn’t even sure it wasn’t a dream. Soon, he saw clearly as he looked at the ground below. Ken was on top of a light pole screaming his head off and he hadn’t a clue about how he got there. The young man was terrified. He climbed down and later he and his wife promised themselves never to take another drink. Years passed and I met them at a British Air base when he was a Master Sergeant and the highest ranking NCO at our clinic. Ken and Ruth became our friends and they often invited us to their home. Madylon and Ruth also shopped in the local towns. Two widowed sisters who lived together invited us all to their home for Christmas. Soon after we
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arrived, Ken told me we had an errand to run. While the others prepared dinner, I followed Ken to his car. We drove to an orphanage where everyone knew Ken. He had been a frequent visitor and donated money and presents to the orphanage and children. He was also Santa Claus. While he put on his Santa suit, which included a big pillow, he gave me a large red and white stocking cap and handed me an empty bag. We went to the car and removed presents and brought them inside with other gifts he had previously hidden in the building. We filled the bag and waited. The headmaster made a little speech as the children prepared to enjoy a special Christmas dinner. Ken rattled sleigh bells and the headmaster seemed puz-
zled. “What is that?” he asked one of the instructors. “I don’t know. What do you suppose it is?” Santa Claus, roared the children. Then, we burst from behind the curtain and the children mobbed us. They were so excited. We handed out all of the gifts and made sure each child had one. We stayed awhile to visit with the instructors and the children as Ken spun tales of our arduous trip from the North Pole. The older children knew it was humbug, but they played along out of gratitude. As we drove back to enjoy our Christmas dinner, I thought it was a most unique Christmas and I would never see another like it. I was right. Never again in my life was I Santa’s helper in an orphanage.
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The art and science of ice Saturday morning was the scheduled regional competition in Sioux City for the eight FIRST Lego League teams in Harrison County. As part of my role, I woke up in the wee hours in my home in Sloan (55 miles toward the contest) and made the trek out to the Interstate to assess road conditions, and then answer calls from the teams about road conditions. In addition to the blizzard warnings that were posted, my advice to not come north was hastened when I did a classic pratfall on the slick sidewalk surface outside the house. Ice and snow in Iowa happens, but our response to it with de-icing and traction-assisting materials can take several routes, and each has considerations to weigh. The biggest issues are effective melting, cost and environmental consequences-both to your lawn and landscape plants and in runoff to water resources farther down the watershed. For melting or deicing, the chemistry trick you are using is lowering the freezing point of water by adding in a soluble salt. Different salts have different characteristics and effects. Here are a few…. Most ice-melt products, certainly the cheaper ones, are chlorides. Sodium,
potassium, magnesium and calcium chloride salts are all pretty soluble and can reduce the freezing point to around 15 degrees F (calcium and magnesium chlorides can work down to just about zero). On an extremely cold day, say zero or below, the salt won’t do much, with calcium and magnesium chloride performing the best. But as the air temperatures warm, the ice will start to melt. Chloride salts have a great advantage in that they are typically both cheap and can be minimally damaging to the environment if applied correctly. Actually, potassium chloride and magnesium chloride can be effective plant fertilizers in the right doses. Potassium chloride is also called muriate of potash and has a fertilizer analysis of 0-0-60. So yes, garden fertilizers containing potassium do have ice-melt values. But remember the term “rust belt” is appropriate and that comes from the corrosion associated with metal on cars and trucks that are subjected to seasonal contact with salts. So like many things, what is good for one thing may additionally have a down side. So be careful how you apply and where you later pitch the scooped slush from an ice-melt application. As best you can, keep
Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator it away from metal surfaces of cars, etc. Also, high concentrations of soluble salts can foul up plant growth, which sometimes shows up in unhealthy lawn growth immediately adjacent to a roadway, resulting in salttolerant weeds and difficulty in maintaining vegetation. So, don’t over apply if you can avoid it. Some big retailers will offer nitrogen and even phosphorous fertilizers (materials with the first two numbers in the analysis greater than zero, like 46-00 or 5-10-5. Though they likely melt ice, these also leave high concentrations of very soluble nitrogen and phosphorous that readily runoff to streams and lakes causing problems. So either use a chloride-based ice melt or if you use a fertilizer, stick with the ones with a big third number like 0-060. For critically sensitive areas, there are special deicers based on calcium and
magnesium acetate. It works great at fairly low temperatures with low environmental or corrosion potential, but (yes, there is that big but in the way) they are often 20-30 times as expensive as traditional ice melts. Finally, in some cases, applying sand, sawdust or other physical de-slickening agent can help as well. In addition, sawdust added to calcium chloride not only allows it to soak up and potentially remain on site for future icing events, but is also pretty inexpensive. Coarse sawdust is preferred and added advantages include being able to better cleanup the site later and for dark sawdust, to add solar heat gain to let the sun give you an assist. For additional information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension Office at ropope@iastate.edu or 644-2105.
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Harrison County Sheriff Report By Sheriff Pat Sears Dec. 11 •Deputy Klutts transported Shari Giboo from the Pottawattamie County jail to Harrison County on an outstanding arrest warrant. •Deputy Klutts transported Michelle Elliott from the Washington County jail to Harrison County on an outstanding arrest warrant. •Deputy Cohrs investigated a custody issue. The complainant only wanted it a matter of record. Dec. 12 •Deputy Klutts took a report of mail being stolen from a box in Sunnyside. • Deputy Klutts responded to a residence in Mondamin to assist Mondamin Rescue. Dec. 13 •Deputy Cohrs investigated a civil dispute. The dispute was between two friends and concerning a child of one of the parties involved. •Deputy Cohrs responded to Mondamin per a report of reckless driving. The area was checked and nothing found. •Deputy Jensen responded to Modale per a complaint of reckless driving. The area was checked
and nothing found. •Deputy Killpack transported a juvenile male from Woodbine to the juvenile detention center in Council Bluffs. Dec. 14 •Deputy Cohrs investigated a trespass complaint on Reading Trail. The complainant advised there were hunters trespassing on her property. The hunters were located and advised to cease the activity. •Deputy Jensen investigated a littering complaint on 280th Street. The owner of the trash was located and advised to clean up the area. Dec. 15 •Deputy Knickman arrested Steven Fletcher of Missouri Valley for OWI, first, assault on a peace officer, interference with official acts, no driver’s license, failure to use headlamps and open container after a traffic stop in Missouri Valley. Fletcher was transported to jail and admitted. Dec. 16 •Deputy Klutts investigated an e-mail scam where a county resident received an e-mail from Nigeria. The complainant only wanted this reported. •Deputy Clemens
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investigated a criminal mischief report that occurred at Sunnyside Trailer Court. The complainant was driving out of the court when the window of his vehicle shattered. •Deputy Klutts investigated an assault that occurred in Persia. Upon arrival, Michael Taylor of Persia was arrested for simple assault and transported to jail. •Deputy Klutts transported Joseph Larsen from the Pottawattamie County jail to the Harrison County jail on a Harrison County warrant for revocation of probation. •To report Crimestopper information call 1-800-247-0592. •To report littering call 1-888-665-4887. Any criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Valley VIOLATIONS Jennifer Neill, Missouri Valley, open container, driver; fail to maintain control Kristina Woods, Little Sioux, fail to maintain seat belts Joshua Townsend, Missouri Valley, defective or unauthorized muffler system Michael Price, Missouri Valley, failure to have valid license/permit Susan Thomas, Persia, fail to maintain control; financial liability Mike Stevens, Mondamin, traps prohibited methods Jacob Jensen, Modale, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way Tamara Landon, Missouri Valley, dark window/windshield Ronald Showers, Missouri Valley, driving or towing unsafe vehicle Levi Malone, Dunlap, poss./purch. Alcohol by person 18, 19, 20 Scott Jones, Missouri Valley, operate without registration DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Mark Nygaard, OWI. Sixty days in jail with all but two suspended. $1,250 fine. Ordered to complete substance abuse evaluation and education program on drinking and driving. State of Iowa vs Anthony Michael Blackman, OWI, second offense. Ninety days in jail with 83 suspended. Fined $1,875. Placed on unsupervised probation for one year. State of Iowa vs Russell
G. Cornelius. Count I possession of prescription drugs. Sixty days in jail, $315 fine. Count II, amended charge of unlawful possession of prescription drugs, 60 days in jail with all but four suspended and placed on supervised probation for one year. $315 fine. Sentences to run concurrently. State of Iowa vs Chase Michael Strong, possession of marijuana. Four days in jail, $315 fine. Driver’s license revoked for 180 days. State of Iowa vs Michael Ward, OWI. Ninety days in jail with all but seven suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. $1,250 fine. Ordered to complete drinking driver’s school and obtain substance abuse evaluation. State of Iowa vs Joshua Wayne Hopkins, possession of controlled substance/assault. Ninety days in jail with 88 suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. $315 fine. Obtain psychiatric evaluation. Fine suspended due to plea agreement. State of Iowa vs Jennifer Dawn Lilley, OWI, first offense. Sixty days in jail with all but two suspended. Credit for two days served in McCartney Program. Fined $1,250. Half of find suspended in light that defendant has valid drivers license. Unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to complete drinking driver’s school and obtain substance abuse evaluation.
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Five generations gathered Nov. 27 for a photo. Pictured front center is great great grandmother, Eula Blankenship, 97 of Logan, holding six month old Nicole Smith; in back from the left are Nicole’s great grandmother Barbara Hornbeck, mother Ashley Smith and grandmother Ronda Thomas. Submitted photo
Senior mealsite menu Dec. 23: Pork loin in gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cranberries, roll, apple lattice pie. Dec. 24: No meal service Dec. 27: Oven roast chicken breast in supreme sauce, half baked sweet potato, zucchini and tomatoes, Oroweat bread, strawberry short cake. Dec. 28: Spaghetti and meal sauce, Italian vegetables, side tossed salad,
Oroweat fiber bread, emerald pears. Dec. 29: Corned beef brisket, baby red potatoes, seasoned cabbage, Oroweat fiber bread, apricot halves. Dec. 30: All beef hotdog, ranch whip potatoes, cowboy caviar, fresh orange. Dec. 31: No meal service All meals include coffee and two percent milk. Make reservations one day in advance by calling 6442229.
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Executive Director of Southwest 8 Senior Services, Barb Morrison, urges all Medicare beneficiaries to conduct a checkup on their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. “November 15 through Dec. 31 serves as the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D, and this year it is critical that everyone have a comparison done to ensure their plan is still the best plan to serve their individual needs,” Morrison said. The number of plans available in Iowa is being reduced from 48 to 33 and many of the companies that offer Medicare prescription drug plans have changed some aspects of the plans including the drugs that are covered, cost of premiums and coverage gaps. An individual’s pharmaceutical needs also change and drugs may be added or removed from a person’s daily intake. “A change in any or all of these factors can be very costly in the selection of a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan,” Morrison said. “This is the time to do an annual assessment of your current drug coverage.” According to Morrison, there are three easy ways to compare plans going forward to 2011 that offer completely objective and free assistance: 1. Call 1-800-Medicare: The lines will be busy during the enrollment period, but if you are patient or willing to call before or after
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traditional business hours you can speak with a customer service representative 24 hours per day, seven days a week. 2. Go to www.Medicare.gov: If you are computer savvy, you can log on to the Medicare Web site and enter your information to find the best plan for you. Again, high traffic on the Web site can be found during traditional business hours, so consider early morning or late night to log on. 3. Make an appointment with your local senior health insurance information program office: In Southwest Iowa there are local SHIIP stations in Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Atlantic and Shenandoah. If you need assistance in contacting a SHIIP office call Southwest 8 Senior Services at 1-800-432-9209 or 328-2540 ext. 13. “I realize that individuals may be very happy with their current Medicare Drug Plan,” Morrisson said. “I also understand that the process can be confusing and change is sometimes uncomfortable. I urge all eligible Iowans to do a Part D check up to ensure they will be happy with their drug plan in 2011.”
Graduates Salina Hall received her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Clarkson College on Dec. 11. Hall was named to the dean’s List. She is the daughter of Dennis and Lois Hall of Logan and employed at the Nebraska Medical Center.
Jim Morrow, right, was just one of the many Harrison County residents who dropped by the open house Dec. 16 for Harrison County Supervisor Larry King, left. King decided not to run for re-election this year, after serving 16 years on the board. Photo: Mary Darling
Logan/Magnolia Methodist Churches holiday services The Logan United Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve services at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. this year. The Magnolia United Methodist Church’s traditional Christmas Eve service has been moved to Logan and will begin at 6:30
Drainage district trustee elections set for Jan. 15th The drainage district trustee elections are being held Jan. 15. If you are unable to vote at the polls
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you may vote an absentee ballot in the drainage office of the Monona County Courthouse in Onawa or submit a signed and notarized written request form that includes the complete address the ballot is to be mailed to and which drainage district ballot you wish to vote. Trustee elections will be held for the following drainage districts: Kennebeck, Little Sioux Inter-County, McCandless Inter-County, Nagel, New Farmers, SandhillLakeport, Solider Valley and Upper Solider. Any person or corporation owning land or rightof-way within the district and assessed for benefits may have the person’s or the corporation’s vote cast by the person or corporation’s agent or proxy authorized to cast such vote by a Power of Attorney signed and acknowledged by the person or corporation. The POA shall specify the particular election for which it is to be used; indicate the day, month and year of such election; be void for all elections subsequently held. For more information call 712-433-2630.
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Applications being accepted for West Central wins Conservation Stewardship program with Lo-Ma penny war The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting new applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Operators may sign applications at any time under the continuous signup, however, those applications received by Jan. 7, 2011, will be considered for contracts in the next ranking period. Operators of a pasture system may be eligible to receive financial incentives to keep their ground in pasture. Not all ground is suitable to be converted to
cropland and the CSP program gives producers an opportunity to maintain their conservation ethic and at the same time earn payments for their efforts. Livestock play an important role in the farming community. CSP can help balance the economic challenges the industry is facing. CSP is a voluntary program that encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. The Food,
Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 authorizes CSP, which is available to all farmers nationwide. Potential participants can use a self-screening checklist first to determine whether the new program is suitable for them or their operation. The checklist and additional information is available online at www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/new_csp/csp.html and at local NRSC field offices. The local office is located at 2710 Highway 127, Logan, phone 6442210.
IWCC continuing ed classes The Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College in Harlan is offering the following upcoming continuing education classes: Legal Tips for Retirees: A local attorney will answer questions. Held at Therkildsen Activity Center, Jan. 18, one session, free, 5:15 to 6:30
p.m. Children in the Middle: Provides education and affirmation for parents, with the primary focus on the needs of children of all ages. Jan. 18, one session, $40, 6 to 10 p.m. Hatha Yoga Level I: Jan. 24, eight sessions, $69, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Energy Medicine for
Women: Workshop based on work of Donna Eden directly addresses improving women’s health. Jan. 29 and 30, two sessions, $69, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 30. For more information or to register, call the Shelby County Center at 712-755-3568.
Winter Arts Academy Dec. 27-31 Children in grades four through eight are eligible to register for the sixth annual Winter Arts Academy. The five-day event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 27-31 at the Missouri Valley Public Library. Student fees include a snack and lunch each day and a videotape of the conclud-
ing production. A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications will be kept anonymous. Dave Podendorf of Council Bluffs will serve as the academy director. Podendorf is a media specialist in the Council Bluffs school system. He currently teaches sixth
Deakins nominated by Grassley to academy Sen. Chuck Grassley has released his list of nominations to the various services academies, including Daniel Deakins of West Harrison Community School in Mondamin. “Nominating students to the service academies gives me the opportunity to see some of the highest caliber young men and women our state has to offer,” Grassley said. “Every year I’m
impressed with these young Iowans who are interested in serving their country. I’m confident that these nominees will represent our state well, and I’m happy to nominate them.” Grassley nominates several young Iowans each year for a select few spots. Each academy then selects students based on the number of vacancies for the 2011-2012 school year.
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Student council members pictured with the jars of pennies, include in front from the left, Autumn Meeker, Macy Cohrs, Erin Schramm, Emily Clark, Shelby Marquardt, Daniel Norton, Alexis Smithson and Sara Riley; in back, Stefhanie Orozco, Ellen McGrew, Brooke Mahoney, Alex Knauss, Chloe Baber, Carrie Charbonneau, Kaitlyn Gochenour, Karen Hutson, Luke Worley, Gage Killpack, Joeona Healey andTaylor Gebel. Not pictured are Kelsey Frisk, Karli Michael, Courtney Palensky, Jessica Ingham, Cheyenne Jensen and Bryn Davies. Submitted photo It was war at LoganMagnolia Dec. 6-10. The student council challenged students in grades seventh through 12 in a Penny War to raise funds for the West Central Development Corporation food pantry. The student council set up jars to collect pennies from each grade. While students piled pennies into their own grade’s jar, they could also sabotage the totals of the other classes by adding other coins or bills to the jars of those grades. The war went back and forth that week, classes trading who was ahead, with the sophomore class coming out on top at the end of the week. They will be
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Obituaries MARGARET STEVENS Margaret L. Stevens, 88, Mondamin, passed away Dec. 9 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Dec. 15 at the Church of Christ in Mondamin with Pastor Wayne Bahr officiating. Organist was Sharon Shelton and vocalist Katelyn Hoff. Musical selections were, “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden.” Casket bearers were Gary Lewis, Jack Peterson, Leonard Parker, Jim Lewis, Bill Stuckey, Larry Stevens and Randy Farris. Final resting place was Graceland Cemetery in Blencoe. Margaret was born Sept. 29, 1922 in Woodbine to Eugene and Sarah (Staley) Barnum. She graduated from Logan High School and on Sept. 27, 1939 she married Charles L. Stevens in Logan. Charles passed away June 21, 1985. Margaret was past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and loved reading, doing embroidery, sewing and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; son Charles L.; brothers John and Harry Barnum; sisters, Susan Simpson and Harriette Nicklohson. Survivors include her sons, Orville Stevens of Missouri Valley, Steve Stevens of Harlan; sister, Flora Staub of Omaha, Neb.; brother, Glenn Barnum of Harlan; grandson, Travis Stevens of Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home 310 East Huron Missouri Valley, IA 51555 712-642-2745
PAULINE JOHNSON Pauline Avadele (Anderson) Johnson, 89, passed away Dec. 9 at M e r c y Hospital in Council Bluffs.
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
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 13 at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley with Rev. Kim Crummer and Rev. DeeAnn Klapp officiating. Musicians were Kevin Anderson and Trisha Jones and Cathy Harper. Selections were, “Precious Lord Take My Hand,” “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling.” Honorary pallbearers were Beth Zittritsch, Shelly McAlpine, Melissa Billingham, Aimee Johnson and Jill Johnson. Pallbearers were Bill McAlpine, Mark McAlpine, Walter Billingham, Daniel Billingham, Jacob Billingham and Trevor Johnson. Final resting place was Calhoun Cemetery in rural Logan. Pauline was born March 14, 1921 to John Paul and Nellie (Erickson) Anderson in Storm Lake. She grew up in Albert City and graduated from high school in 1939. After graduation she moved to Omaha, Neb., to live with her mother and worked at Brandeis and Swanson’s. On May 21, 1950, Pauline married Alvin “Al” Johnson at the Evangelical Free Church in Albert City. The couple lived in Missouri Valley where they raised their family. Pauline was a devoted mother and homemaker. In 1965 the couple purchased the Dairy Sweet and worked together until Al’s death in 1984. Pauline sold the business and continued to live in Missouri Valley. In 2003 she moved to Kovar Court. Pauline was a member of the Missouri Valley United Methodist Church. She was active in the ladies circle and other activities at church. God was first in her life. She lived to serve and love her Lord and Savior and took every opportunity to tell others of his love. Pauline loved to play the piano, attend Bible studies and read. She also enjoyed houseplants, embroidery work and playing Chinese checkers. She loved all ani-
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
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mals and had many pets. Her two favorite pets were her dogs, Babe and Angel. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Al Johnson; three brothers, Russell, Emery and Wesley Anderson. Survivors include her three children, Shurmaine and her husband Bill McAlpine of Lenox, Sandra and her husband Walt Billingham of Austin, Texas, Danny Johnson and his wife Renee of Eldorado Hills, Calif.; seven grandchildren, four great grandsons; sister Mildred Anderson of Fort Dodge; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Valley United Methodist Church to the Youth Mission Trip or the Volunteers in Mission. Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, IA 51579 712-647-2221
ROBERT WILSON M.D. Robert G. Wilson, MD, 86, of Missouri Valley, passed away Dec. 9 at Longview Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Dec. 13 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Missouri Valley with Celebrant Father Mike Berner. Musician was by Lyle Waterhouse and the Eulogy was by Nancy Dinsmore. Musical selections were, “Amazing Grace,” “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary bearers were Michael Comfort, Chris Jankovich, PA, JW Barnes, MD, Clem Marsden, Robert Cunard, MD, Russ Kirkpatrick, Lou Ann McStay, MD, Leonard Ratliff, Gene Dinsmore all the members of the Lion’s Club. Casket bearers were Ray Lager, Harry Cohen, MD, Leslie Robbins, Chris Dinsmore, Mike Oehler, N. Ray Wilson and Jay Smith. Final resting place was Waveland Township Cemetery in Elliott. Robert was born Dec. 7, 1924 in Pottawattamie
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
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national president. Robert was very generous with his donations to many different group, organizations and schools. He was one of the original financial contributors in 1958 when Community Memorial was in the process of being built. Survivors include his nephews, great nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, long-time assistant Nancy Dinsmore of 50 years and eight months and many, many friends and colleagues. Military honors were conducted by the Griswold American Legion Post No. 508. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue, Missouri Valley Public Library or Longview Nursing Home Activity Fund. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home 310 East Huron Missouri Valley, IA 51555 712-642-2745
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Worship, 8:45 a.m. ST. ANNE’S Logan Rev. Michael Berner, Pastor 644-2535 • 644-2092 Saturday Mass, 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m. ST. PATRICK’S Dunlap Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m. Sunday 11a.m. SACRED HEART Woodbine Saturday Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. HOLY FAMILY Mondamin 645-2683 Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. ST. PATRICK’S Missouri Valley Rev. Michael Berner, Pastor Saturday Mass, 5 p.m. Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pisgah Pastor Jim Young Sunday Service, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD COYLE Richard Donald Coyle, 84, of Mondamin, passed away Dec. 12 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 18 at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley with John Lizer officiating. Organist was Gennelle Riesland. Selections were, “The Lord’s Prayer” with vocalist Jim McKain; “Amazing Grace,” vocalist Kathy McKain, “Play Me the Waltz of the Angels,” and a tribute to Beverly, vocalist Kasey Coyle. Honorary bearers were Denny Coyle and John Land Jr. Casket bearers were Chuck Hanson, David Stevens, Richard K. Coyle, Kyle Coyle, Jerry Stevens and John Stevens. Final resting place was the Magnolia Cemetery. Richard was born May 26, 1926 in Woodbine to Edward and Nellie (Ehlert) Coyle. He served his country in World War II in the
MONDAMIN CHURCH OF CHRIST (Christian) 207 Noyes Mondamin, Iowa 51557 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Jeff Bierbrodt, Youth Pastor Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Honey Creek 545-3022 Pastor David Kuhnle Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m. Children’s Church in 10 a.m. service ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Magnolia -Sunday Worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church Logan MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor. Jack D. Hofmockel Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m. PERSIA ST. JOHN’S
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County to George C. and Ada M. (Jennings) Wilson. He graduated in 1942 from the Elliott High School and then attended Creighton University where he earned his medical doctor degree in 1950. Robert was a physician in Missouri Valley since 1951, operating his own clinic and spent countless hours at the hospital, retiring in 1999. He spent many years as Chief of Staff at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. He served in the Air Force from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, charter member of the Lions Club since 1953, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post No. 337 of Missouri Valley, life member of the American Medical Society and the Iowa Medical Society. Robert received many prestigious awards including: Warren Coleman Honorary Award, Lions Foundation, Father’s John Paul II Apostolic Blessing, Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of distinguished achievements in leadership and service; Lion’s Club International, service and commitment; City of Missouri Valley, Lifetime Achievement Community Service Award, Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce; Creighton University School of Medicine Outstanding Achievement for 50 years of compassionate and caring service in the medical profession in the specialty of family practice, but most of all to his patients to whom he gave his utmost. Robert received the life membership gold anniversary citation Creighton University Alumni Association; Citizen of the month in Missouri Valley by the senior citizens of Western Harrison County; Services Foundation Byways of Excellence Award; and the Lions Club 55 year member chevron with a letter from the inter-
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PISGAH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Pastor Terry McHugh Co-Pastor Ralph Hussing Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mondamin Pastor Jim Young Sunday School, 10:30a.m. Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Little Sioux Pastor Jim Young Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship Hour, 9:30 United Methodist Women, 3rd Wednesday Every Month LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH Logan Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m. and Sunday night 6:30
Navy on a LST in the Pacific Theater and received the Bronze Star. He studied accounting at a business school and worked at the courthouse in Logan. He also managed the country club in Missouri Valley. He later worked as a crane operator and heavy equipment operator for Irving F. Jenson, from which he retired. Survivors include his wife Mary (McKain) Coyle of Mondamin; sons, Richard T. Coyle and wife Becky of Storm Lake; Troy J. Coyle and wife Barbara of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren Richard K. Coyle and wife Daria, Sally (Coyle) Jackson and husband Tom, Brittany, Kasey Coyle, also six great grandchildren, stepsons Jeff McKain, Tim McKain, Matt McKain and Dawn, Jim McKain and Cathy; 13 step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren all of Omaha, Neb. sisters, Lois (Hanson) McColley of Onawa, Marjorie Elvinger of Santa Fe, N.M., Bonnie Van Duesen of Denver, Colo., Katherine Stevens of Woodbine. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly (Lang) Coyle, brother Louis Coyle, sisters, Ethel (Coyle) Petty, Dorothy (Coyle) Bousted. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Mondamin Fire and Rescue. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home 310 East Huron Missouri Valley, IA 51555 712-642-2745
Little Sioux Church service The Little Sioux Church of Christ will have Christmas Eve services at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 24. Everyone is invited to attend. The service will last approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Bahr at 712-6462644.
p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Missouri Valley 642-2538 Rev. Barbara Todd firstpresbymvmsn.com Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Logan Pastor Jerald Firby 644-2384 • 642-2842 Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m. Fellowship: 10:00 10:15 a.m. Sun. School, 10:15 11:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 10:15 0 11:00 a.m. LOGAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Jack D. Hofmockel Worship, 10:15 a.m. Contemp. Sun. School, 10:15 a.m. NEW LIFE CHURCH Logan Comm. Center Pastor Stan Udd 642-9363 Kids/Adult Classes 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m.
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Harrison County 4-H annual meeting The 2010 Harrison County 4-H annual meeting was held Nov. 14 at Lo-Ma High School. The evening began with a potluck dinner followed by a 6:15 p.m. meeting. The meeting was called to order by County Council member E.J. Darnell and the pledge led by Blaire Shelton. Jessy Gochenour gave the secretary’s report, Emilee Earlywine the junior council minutes, Victoria Thompson read the roll call of clubs. Eight county clubs and four Clover Kid clubs answered. Installation of club officers was conducted by Sam Thompson and Blaire Shelton. Candidates for County 4-H Council were introduced. Newly appointed members were Emily Dickinson, Logan; Emilee Earlywine, Mondamin; Marissa Knott, Pisgah; Darby Kuhlman, Modale; Mason Mentink, Woodbine; Matt Monahan, Woodbine and Bobby Prucha, Missouri Valley. County council members completing first or second years of service were recognized with a pin. They included, Jordan Bruck, Portsmouth; Nicole Corrin, Neola; Hanna Dickerson, Neola; Taylor Dickerson,Neola; E.J.Darnell, Logan; Blake Dickinson, Logan; Lauren Dubas, Woodbine; Ethan Earlywine, Mondamin; Kirsten Flint, Missouri Valley; Jessy Gochenour,Mondamin; Shelby Hall, Woodbine; Kealy Knott, Pisgah; Brady Kuhlman, Modale; Amber Neill, Mondamin; Colton Neill, Mondamin; Carter Oliver, Woodbine; Blaire Shelton, Modale; Chance Sipple, Mondamin; Sam Thompson, Logan; Victoria Thompson, Woodbine; Caitlin Wilkerson, Mondamin and Hannah Wilkerson, Mondamin. This year’s council members were installed in a candlelight ceremony. 4-H County Council members, Jessy Gochenour, Ethan Earlywine and Taylor Dickerson presented club awards. Recipients were: Club of Excellence Certificates to Dunlap Knight Riders, Hawkeye Ramblers, Lucky Stars, Magnolia Hillbillies, Persia Satellites,Loess Hills Lancers, Missouri Valley Clover, Missouri Valley Dazzlers. Club recognized for outstanding community service projects were, Hawkeye Ramblers, Loess Hills Lancers, Magnolia Hillbillies, Lucky Stars, Dunlap Knight Riders, Persia Satellites, Missouri Valley Clovers and Missouri Valley Dazzlers. Certificates were awarded to outstanding Discovering 4-H’ers, Victoria Barksdale, Michael Suentjens, Kaelin Armstrong,Alyssa Jensen, Vincent Pauley, Hailey Ryerson, Cameryn Schafer, Austin Baldwin, Kaleigh Hansen, Kasey Lewis, Jennifer Maguire, Leah Millikan, Syndey Sherer, Dawson Casey, Jayden Burgar, Alexis Christians, Alivia Hedger, Rachel Wills, Brennan Hochstein, Jenna Hines and Lilly Dahir. Top recognition was awarded to: Juniors: Kaylynn Jensen, Krysta Jensen, Kara Koke, Brianna Darnell, Justin Thomas, Shelby Oloff, Dallas Magill, Megan Dailey, Austin Adair, Jill Manhart,Kyle King,Sam Dickerson, Noah Dickerson, Emma Dahir, Sarah Mowery, Samantha Jackson, Caitlin Horner, Matt Dorland, Trent Sakalauskas, Amie Parrish, Kasey Lewis, Kaitlin Holben, Ben
HAWKEYE RAMBLERS Pictured in front from the left, Cami Schafer, Woodbine; Malachi Mentink, Pisgah; Victoria Thompson, Woodbine; Matt Monahan, Woodbine; in back, Kristi Mentink, Pisgah; Mason Mentink, Pisgah; Nate Thompson, Woodbine. Submitted photo
MAGNOLIA HILLBILLIES Pictured in front from the left, Ben Hennessy, Logan; Jayden Burger, Logan; Austin Adair, Logan; Austin Yost, Logan; middle, Jessy Gochenour, Mondamin; Alex Knauss, Logan; in back, Hannah Wilkerson, Mondamin; Dana Edney, Logan; Emily Dickinson, Logan; Ally Wills, Logan; Shelby Yost, Logan. S ubmitted photo
LUCKY STARS 4-H CLUB Pictured in front from the left, Caitlyn Casey, Pisgah; Shelby Oloff, Logan; Dawson Casey, Pisgah; Brianna Darnell, Logan; in back, Stephanie Thompson, Logan; EJ Darnell, Logan; Sam Thompson, Logan. Submitted photo Hennessy and Caitlyn Casey. Intermediate Record Books: Alex Knauss and Holly Brock; senior record books: Carter Oliver and Chance Sipple. 4-H’ers completing their first year in 4-H were given a bronze membership pin. All first time 4-H members received a 4-H button and membership card. Fourteen youth completing their fifth year of 4-H were presented with certificates of recognition and 66 youth completing additional years given gold seals to affix to their certificates. Other awards presented were: Clothing, Lexie Seuntjens, Ashley Gore, Melissa Pauley; Dairy Foods, Holly Brock, Brittany Magill; Photography, Mason Mentink, Morgan Hansen, Hannah Wilkerson, Suzette Cote, Taylor Dickerson; Poultry, Brandon Barnett, Chase Bertelsen; Horse, Maggie Thomas, Sydney Hurst, Cheyann Shelton; Home Environment, Carlee Osborn, Emily Conant, Sam Thompson, Alex Knauss; Visual Arts, Bobby Prucha, Emily Dickinson, Ryanna Remple, Jodi Roth, Shelby Horner; Beef, Holly Brock, Montana Winther, Jay Koke, Cortney Cooper; Food and Nutrition, Heidi Graff, Shelby Keller, Alex Knauss, Brittany Magill; Healthy Lifestyle, Carter Oliver, Kelli Manhart; Woodworking, Jessy Gochenour; Cats, Dani Stoddard; Sheep, Ellen Cox; State shooting Sports Certificate, Nate Thompson, Jay Koke; Community Service, Emma Allen, Darby Rand, EJ Darnell; Technology and Engineering, Bobby Prucha, Braden Rosengren; Consumer Education, Shelby Hall, Jessy Gochenour; Communications, Kendra Holcomb; Family Heritage, Nate Thompson; Veterinary Science, Victoria Thompson; Fish and Wildlife, Seth Millikan; Goats, Miranda Bertelsen, Skylar Beck; Rabbit, Morgan
LOESS HILLS LANCERS In front from the left, Hunter Hansen, Pisgah, Kaleigh Hansen, Pisgah, Colby Neill, Mondanin; middle row, Morgan Hansen, Pisgah, Colton Heill, Modale, Blaire Shelton, Modale, Kasey Lewis, Little Sioux, Owen Smith, Modale, Ethan Rife, Mondamin; back row, Bobby Prucha, Missouri Valley, Alyssa Hatcher, Pisgah, Taylor Clark, Mondamin, Marissa Knott, Pisgah, Emilee Earlywine, Mondamin, Darby Kuhlman, Modale, Chance Sipple, Mondamin and Ethan Earlywine, Mondamin. Submitted photo
DUNLAP KNIGHT RIDERS Holly Brock, Dunlap Shearer, Eileen Hansen; Welding, Jake Carlson; Outdoor Education Recreation, Wyatt West; Dog, Christine Stoddard; State Fair $15 challenge, Emily Dickinson; State Fair Working Exhibits, Emily Dickinson, Alex Knauss, Jodi Roth, Ashley Gore, Carter Oliver, Blake Dickinson, Blaire Shelton, Brittany Magill; State Fair Extemporaneous Speaking, Jessy Gochenour, Hannah Wilkerson; State Fair Educational Presentations, Victoria Thompson, Justin Thomas, Jessy Gochenour, Kendra Holcomb,Emma Allen,John King; State Fair Share the Fun, Ben Hennessy, Abby Carlson, Austin Adair, Drake Johnsen, Angel Olsen, Blake Dickinson, Shelby Keller, Emily Dickinson,Alex Knauss, Jessy Gochenour, Hannah Wilkerson, Bergan Johnsen, Dana Edney, Karli Michael,Braden Rosengren,Katelyn Hoff, Alexis Christians, Alivia Hedger, Jayden Burgar, Brittany Magill, Elizabeth Kepford, Cassidy Hatcher, Owen Smith, Darby Rand, Rochelle Kepford, Chance Sipple, Brady Kuhlman, Johanna Stevens, Morgan Hansen, Heidi Graff, Alissa Hatcher, Brodi Skinner, Blaire Shelton and Bobby Prucha. In the areas of personal development, Blaire Shelton and Carter Oliver received the achievement award; Emilee Earlywine, Darby Kuhlman, Taylor Dickerson and Emily Dickinson, citizenship award; Sam Thompson, Chance Sipple, Ethan Earlywine and Mason Mentink, leadership award; Blake Dickinson, Ak-Sar-Ben award and
PERSIA SATELLITES Members of the Persia Satellites pictured in front from the left include, Kyle King, Persia; Emma Dahir, Minden; Lilly Dahir, Minden; Jill Manhart, Neola; in back, Hanna Dickerson, Neola; Jessica Blake, Persia; Emma Dickerson, Neola; Taylor Dickerson, Neola; Kelli Manhart, Neola; John King, Persia. Submitted photo
MISSOURI VALLEY DAZZLERS In front from the left, Danielle Stoddard, Missouri Valley, Shelby Horner, Missouri Valley, Trent Sakalauskas, Council Bluffs, Sarah Dorland, Missouri Valley, Matt Dorland, Missouri Valley, Caitlin Horner, Missouri Valley, Ben Dorland, Missouri Valley; in back, Val Horner, Missouri Valley, Caleb Brooks, Missouri Valley, Courtney Brooks, Missouri Valley, Carlee Osborn, Missouri Valley, Kim Niebur, Missouri Valley, Catherine Dublinski, Missouri Valley, Jordayn Halstead, Missouri Valley, Christina Stoddard, Missouri Valley, Brittany Magill, Council Bluffs, Jen Stoddard, Missouri Valley. Submitted photo Jordan Bruck the agriculture award. The Danforth “I Dare You” Award went to EJ Darnell and Jessy Gochenour.Victoria Thompson and Brady Kuhlman received the lamp of knowledge award. Nate Thompson and Emma Dickerson were recognized as outstanding Intermediate 4-H’ers and Shelby Keller and Bobby Prucha
outstanding Senior 4-H’ers. Recognition of club leaders was conducted by Sam Thompson and Hanna Dickerson. Club leaders were recognized for years of service. Wanda Dailey, Persia Satellites, five years; Sherry Frazier,Lucky Stars,10 years, gold pin; Michael Colwell, 15 years, pearl clover pin; Anita Mether and Tracy Michael, Magnolia
Hillbillies, 20 years, diamond pin; Lyle Gilfillan, 25 years of service, emerald pin; Donna Vandemark, 40 years of service,diamond clover pin. The alumni award was presented to Evelyn Oliver, Hawkeye Ramblers. Rozanne King was recognized as the 2010 Harrison County recipient for the Iowa State Fair 4-H Hall of Fame.
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investment “sidelines” for a while. Yet, this environment may actually be a good one for investors with patience, discipline and the ability to look beyond yesterday's headlines. For one thing, many quality securities are now good values. Also, we’re still seeing low inflation and low interest rates — factors that may lead to greater economic demand and improved strength in the financial markets. *Don’t over-react to market swings. Over the past few years, we’ve seen plenty of sudden, sharp swings in the financial markets, and you’re likely going to see more of them in 2011. Don’t over-react to either the “ups” or the “downs” of the market. Overreacting leads to short-term thinking — and successful investors are the ones who can maintain a long-term perspective. *Rebalance when necessary. At least once a year, review and rebalance your portfolio, as necessary, to make sure it still reflects your goals, risk tolerance and family situation, all of which can change over time. *Reduce your debts. While the sluggish economy of the past couple of years has obviously been a cause of concern for everyone, we have seen one “silver lining” in that many
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people, concerned about overspending, have shed some of their debt load. The less money you have to spend on your debts, the more you’ll have available to invest for your future, so do what you can to cut down on what you owe. *Maintain adequate cash levels. As an investor, you’ve got at least two good reasons for maintaining enough cash in your portfolio. First, having adequate cash available means you’ll be ready to act quickly to take advantage of good investment opportunities. And second, by having a cash cushion, you won’t be forced to liquidate long-term investments to pay for shortterm needs such as a major car repair, a new furnace, a big doctor’s bill, and so on. By following these suggestions, you can position yourself to make progress toward your long-term goals in 2011 — and in all the New Years that follow. This article was written by Edward Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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NOTICE OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTION The annual election of the Boyer Sub Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa for a trustee for the term commencing January 22, 2011 will be held at the office of Kellogg Law Firm, 314 East Erie Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A trustee will be elected for a three year term. Dan Hoyt is now the Trustee. BOYER SUB DRAINAGE DISTRICT DAN HOYT, Chairman MARJORIE A. STIRTZ, Clerk 52-2
NOTICE OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTION The annual election of the Latta Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa for a trustee for the term commencing January 22, 2011 will be held at the office of Kellogg Law Firm, 314 East Erie Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A trustee will be elected for Mark Tierney for a three year term. LATTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT W. BRUCE BUSING, Chairman MARJORIE A. STIRTZ, Clerk 52-2
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028731 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF COMMUNITY BANK VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) BILLY B. BROWN, WANDA R. BROWN, ELITE EXTERIORS AND ABA RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. 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: ALL OF THE SOUTH 181.12 FEET OF THE EAST 631 FEET OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 80, RANGE 42 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., EXCEPT THE SOUTH 181.12 FEET OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF SAID SE1/4 IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 80, RANGE 42 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., IN HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. THE PARCEL CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LOCAL ADDRESS: 2997 194TH ST., WOODBINE, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 7, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. This sale not subject to redemption. Judgment Amount, $206,904.19; Costs, $389.72; Accruing Costs, sheriff’s fees; Interest, 7.0% from 325-10 on $199,495.07 plus $7,409.12; Date, Sept. 10, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Jesse Render. 51-2
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14235 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAVONNE MABLE SIMPSON A/k/a LAVONNE M. SIMPSON A/k/a LAVONNE SIMPSON, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lavonne Mable Simpson a/k/a Lavonne M. Simpson a/k/a Lavonne Simpson, Deceased, who died on or about November 22, 2010: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, 2010, the Last Will and Testament of Lavonne Mable Simpson a/k/a Lavonne M. Simpson a/k/a Lavonne Simpson, Deceased, bearing the date of the 28th day of April, 1997, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and that Janice Jean Powell 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 (4) months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one (1) 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 (4) months from the second publication of this notice or one (1) month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 6th day of December, 2010. Janice Jean Powell Executor of the Estate, Janice Jean Powell 129 McKenzie Circle Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Oscar O. Over Attorney for Executor 604 South Main Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Date of second publication 22 day of December, 2010. 51-2
PERSIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 6, 2010 The Persia City Council met in regular session with the following members present: Councilpersons
Flaharty, Ellsworth, Bradley, Spencer, Ronfeldt and Mayor Kosmacek. October 12, 2010 minutes were approved on motion by Ellsworth, seconded by Flaharty. November 8, 2010 minutes were approved on motion by Bradley, seconded by Ellsworth. Financial Report for November was approved by Ellsworth, seconded by Bradley. The following bills were unanimously approved for payment on motion by Spencer, seconded by Ronfeldt. MidAmerican Energy, gen. Road, Park, fire ........................$574.01 Regional Water, gen. Road, Park fire ...........................134.00 R&S Waste Sysm., gen. ..1,240.00 Walnut Comm., gen. Fire ......72.73 Logan Herald-Obs., gen........29.66 Wright Express, gen., road, Park, fire ..........................187.20 Counsel Documents, gen. ....20.00 Myrtue Medical Center, Fire.................................110.001 Galls, fire...............................80.98 Bound Tree Medical, fire .....199.95 NAPA, gen. Road, park .......138.50 CarQuest, gen. Road, park .113.48 Midwest Trophy & Awards, Gen. .....................................7.50 Harr. Co. Sheriff, gen...........907.50 Bonsall TV & App., fire..........50.00 L-B Kos Co., gen..............4,520.00 Bomgaars, gen., road .........124.05 Menards, gen., road............283.23 Studer Harlan Do It Best Hdw., Gen. ...................................18.99 Matheson, fire .......................23.64 Western Central IA Clerks Assn., gen..........................10.00 Alegent Health, fire .............200.00 Pat Honeywell, gen. ..............52.50 The liquor license for H&B Pub was approved on a unanimous motion by Spencer, seconded by Ronfeldt. The City Street Financial Report was approved on a unanimous motion by Bradley, seconded by Spencer. By order of the City Council, the clerk was instructed to send a letter to the resident at 200 2nd St. regarding the obstruction of the city sidewalks. The clerk reported that a Fire Dept. CD will mature on 12/25/10. Ellsworth, seconded by Flaharty, approved it to roll it over into another CD after investigation of rates, on a unanimous motion. It was agreed to take bids on the cleaning of the firehall on a unanimous motion by Spencer, seconded by Ronfeldt. Adjournment on unanimous motion by Flaharty, seconded by Ronfeldt. Tim Kosmacek, Mayor Jill Ronfeldt, City Clerk 52-1
HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2010 The H.C.L.C. regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.,
December 8, 2010 by vice-chairman S. Struble. Roll call showed representatives C. Carrigan, R. Holthe, M. Rhoten, J. Bertelson and Solid Waste Mgr. Dan Barry. There were no changes to the presented agenda. M. Rhoten motioned to accept the agenda. R. Holthe seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed. There were no changes to the November meeting minutes and directors memos. J. Bertelson motioned to approve the meeting minutes and directors memos. M. Rhoten seconded. All yeas. Motion passed. Dan reviewed the budget and claims: The CD’s were reviewed, with no changes from last month’s meeting. The November sales, along with the checking and savings accounts were reviewed. Dan went through each line item of the accounts. The budget was reviewed with this being the fifth month of the fiscal year. The representatives reviewed the claims that were presented. Dan went through each lineitem of the claims. M. Rhoten motioned to approve the budget and pay the claims. R. Holthe seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed. Item #5 had been set again for the review of the FY2009/2010 audit report. This report will be presented at the January, 2011 meeting. Dan was notified before the packet mailings that the final review could not be completed by tonight’s meeting. The next agenda item was for questions/concerns for Dan to address by the representatives: R. Holthe is concerned about the auditing firm taking so long on the FY2009/2010 report. Dan told the representatives that this is something they should talk to the auditing firm about. Dan reviewed some items: A. The city of Modale is the only HCLC member that has not named a representative for the 2011 calendar year. The first item that will be discussed for the FY2011/2012 budget is the assessment fees, which are based on the 2010 Census population numbers. Dan has read that those numbers should be seen sometime in April 2010. The representatives will need to decide if they want to delay the assessment fees decision until after the April announcement or make a decision before the April announcement in order for the city members to finalize their budgets. B. Dan informed the representatives that the H.C.C.B. will not be collecting live Christmas trees this year. Dan has agreed to take the discarded trees free at the landfill. The H.C.C.B. will come and chip the trees if there are enough to chip. C. The worksheet on employee benefits which was tabled from the November meeting was reviewed. This worksheet was discussed for a lengthy period of time, with all representatives having different thoughts. After much discussion, a decision to keep the worksheet on the agenda, as an ongoing topic, was decided Dan explained that
there is no need for an immediate decision, Dan is looking for the representatives to have an understanding of the benefits issues because of the payroll liability that these benefits have on our budget. The general census is that we do not want these worksheet numbers to become an issue for our future audits. Also, Dan feels that the representatives need to understand that this issue has been created by the small number of staff. This creates problems on letting staff take time off and having enough staff to operate the facility. The month-end reports: Manager’s Activities Report; Membership Assessment Report; Landfill Activity Report; Drop-Box Recycling Reports; Misc. information/news articles were looked at. There were no questions. The next regular meeting will be held on January 12, 2011. With no further items to discuss, Sherman Struble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. M. Rhoten seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed. Sherman Struble, HCLC vicechairman Attest: Dan Barry, HCLC Mgr. CLAIMS BILLS PAID SINCE NOV. 2010 MEETING Bill Botos ...........................$100.00 First Horizon Bank ...........1,337.74 IRS ...................................2,564.14 IPERS ..............................1,478.20 Lincoln Financial .................300.00 United Western Coop..........180.00 TOTAL ..............................5,960.08 BILLS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL DEC. 8, 2010 Audubon Co. Transfer St. ....683.98 Bill’s Water Cond...................40.00 Chase Card.........................290.33 Crossroads of W. IA .........1,300.00 Farm Service co..................284.22 Harr. Co. Landfill Comm. ..6,168.44 IA Dept. of Nat. Res. ........8,357.24 IMWCA.............................1,208.00 Iowa Telecom ......................187.21 J&D Adv. & Graphics ............85.00 Keystone Laboratories ........932.60 Logan Auto Supply................97.87 Logan Do It Best .....................6.34 Logan Herald Obs.................79.92 Metech ................................798.76 Moores Elec. ....................1,432.00 Omaha World-Herald ............35.62 US Postmaster ......................88.00 United Western Coop.......2,322.76 Wellmark BCBS of IA.......3,137.27 TOTAL ............................27,535.56 52-1
DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) DANNY J. BUFFUM AKA DANNY BUFFUM, SPOUSE OF DANNY J. BUFFUM AKA DANNY JOE BUFFUM, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA FKA NORWEST BANK NEBRASKA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DANIEL GRONSETH 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: LOTS SEVEN (7) AND EIGHT (8), AND LOT NINE (9) EXCEPT THE NORTH TWENTY FEET (N.20’_ of LOT 9, BLOCK FIFTEEN (15) TOWN OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 501 E. 6TH ST., LOGAN, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 14, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. This sale not subject to redemption. Judgment Amount, $74,986.16; Costs, $382.00; Accruing Costs, $4,551.29 plus sheriff; Interest, 7.76% from 10-2-09 plus $6,488.34; Date, Sept. 3, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison
County, Iowa; Attorney, David M. Erickson. 52-2
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE TAXPAYERS AND AUTHORIZED VOTERS IN THE LITTLE SIOUX INTERCOUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. You are hereby notified that an election will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at the Monona County Courthouse, 610 Iowa Ave., Onawa, Iowa to elect one trustee, Division I, for a term of three (3) years on the Little Sioux Intercounty Drainage District Board. POLLS WILL OPEN AT 9:00 O’CLOCK A.M. AND CLOSE AT 12:00 O’CLOCK NOON. If you cannot vote at the polls on election day, you may vote an absentee ballot, either by mail or in the Drainage District Office at the Court House in Onawa, Iowa. If voting by mail, a request form acquired from the Drainage Office must be filled out and signed by the person requesting the ballot. The request must be notarized and then sent to the Monona County Drainage Office, 610 Iowa Avenue, Onawa, Iowa 51040 before a ballot can be mailed. Bonnie Kendall, Drainage Clerk 52-2
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Obituary with Pastor Scott Weber officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalist David Dickinson. Selections were, “Abide With Me,” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Honorary bearers were grandsons Jason Meyer, Jacob McNutt, Richard Montang Jr., Brandon Montang, Jeremy Meyer, Andrew McNutt, Corey Meyer, Jonathan Meyer. Final resting place
Helen Meyer Helen M a r i e Meyer, 76, of L o g a n , passed away Dec. 16 at her home with her family by her side. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m., Dec. 20 at the Logan Memorial Chapel
will be at a later date at Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, Iowa. Helen was born April 3, 1934 in Troy, New York to Octive and Helen M. (Galipeau) Dupras. She graduated from high school in Holyoke, Mass., and attended college in Denver, Colo., for two years. She served in the Air Force from 1952 until 1955. Helen was married to Ervin L. Meyer,
Nov. 14, 1956 in Pomeroy. Helen resided in Holyoke, Mass., Fort Dodge and in Logan for 50 years. She was employed with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years as a 911 operator and dispatcher. Helen was a swim team coach, youth counselor of church, vacation Bible school teacher, Boy Scouts and Webelos leader. Helen enjoyed collecting coffee
cups and writing poetry. Survivors include her husband, Ervin L. Meyer of Logan; son, Jeff Meyer and wife Cheryl of Logan; daughter, Ramona McNutt and husband Mike of Belmond; son, Daniel Meyer and wife Yvonne of Missoula, Mont.; daughter, Meta Montang-Shutt and husband Thomas Shutt of Logan; nine grandsons and ten great-grandsons.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Joshua McNutt. Military honors were conducted by the VFW Post 6256 and O’Hara Seeley Post. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Diabetic Clinic. Logan Memorial Chapel 215 N. Fourth St. AvenueLogan, IA 51546 644-2929
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HELP WANTED: Superintendent needed at Custer School District, Custer, SD. Starting 7/1/11 Salary DOE. S e e www.csd.k12.ad.us for Supt. Application packet. 605-6733154. Closes 1/14/11.MCAN
CARD OF THANKS: The family of Janice Hinze wishes to express sincere appreciation for the prayers, gifts and acts of kindness received during our recent loss. We believe that God is working in all things to bring us closer to Him and we are thankful to all who have supported us during this difficult time. Philippians 3:8 The Hinze Family
FOR SALE: High Efficiency Classic Outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler, dual fuel ready models and 25 year warranty available. Call RDC Truck Repair Inc. Today 712-647-2407.
HELP WANTED: Highland Park Care Center is looking for a Dietary Manager to join our team.
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Responsibilities include: scheduling and supervising dietary personnel, clinical documentation care planning and nutritional assessments. A certified dietary manager is preferred. If you have a passion for food and people, this is the place for you. We offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to learn and grow. Qualified individuals call 308762-2525 for more info. EOE www.highl a n d p a r k alliance.com MCAN
Computer, Accounting and excellent communication and people skills required. Responsibilities incude: utility billing, responding to inquiries from citizens, payroll, accounts payable and assisting the city clerk in preparing for council meetings. Position will be posted until position is filled. For an application form, please send resume to: Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk/Administrator City of Logan 108 W. 4th St.
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Horizon Equipment in Mo. Valley is looking for a Parts Advisor to join their team. Requirements include: 2-year degree or related work experience. Selfmotivated, team player, good communication skills. General computer knowledge. Knowledge of ag equipment helpful. Contact Tom Bothwell at (712) 6424117 or tom@horizonequip.com.
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Harrison County Home & Public Health is looking for a FT Parent Educator for the Learning for Life program to make home visits to families with young children. Bachelor’s Degree and experience in early childhood education, social work, nursing or related field preferred. Experience working with children from birth to kindergarten entry is a plus. Hours are 8-4:30 M-F. Good Benefits. Application deadline is close of business January 7, 2011. Please send cover letter, resume and completed job application to Harrison County Home & Public Health 116 North 2nd Avenue, Logan, IA 51546 or email to ncarritt#harrisoncountyia.org. For more information call 712-644-2220 or go to www.harrisoncountyia.org and click on employment.
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Energy Corp Member City of Woodbine Woodbine, IA 51579 We are seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for an immediate opening. Responsiblities may include, but are not limited to, implementing specific energy efficiency programs for the residential and commercial sectors with a hands-on approach, create training and education programs and more. This individual should possess excellent organizational and communication skills with the abiliaty to accept responsibility and make decisions within a wide range of duties. Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; some college or work experience preferred but may be substituted with experience and other training. Full job description available upon request. Contact Theresa at 647-2340. Application must be submitted by December 31, 2011. Send Application or resume to: City of Woodbine C/O Paul Marshall 517 Walker Street Woodbine, IA 51579
HELP WANTED The Harrison County Sheriff’s office is currently taking applications for 1 to 2 part time Jailer positions. Applicant must be able to work a flexible shift including up to a 12 hour night shift or a 12 hour day shift. Starting hourly wage will be around $13.00. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a 40 hour Jail School after which the hourly wage will increase. Applications can be picked up at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center or can be printed off the Sheriff’s Web page. Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011.
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.
Legal Notices MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 15, 2010 The regular monthly meeting of the Magnolia City Council was held on the above date at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Alice Rorden presiding and the following council members present: Michelle Rhoten, Mark Hoffman and Carl Rorden, along with clerk Susanne Vokt. Council member Gene Barber arrived at 6:40 due to weather conditions (after bills list approval), Joanne Barber was absent due to illness. Citizens present were Tina Harper and Joetta Alexander. 2. Approval of Agenda. Motion to approve agenda made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Michelle Rhoten, carried. 3-0 3. Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve November minutes made by Michelle Rhoten, seconded by Carl Rorden. Carried. 3-0. 4. Approval of Bills. Bill for $320.00 for snow removal was presented by Noah Ludwig and added to bills list. Motion to approve bills list as amended was made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Michelle Rhoten, carried. 3-0.
5. Water Operator Report. Water Operator Jake Glunz was not present due to road conditions and councilman Rorden reported. The value for the cl2 bulk tank is in need of replacement; On Nov. 23 found that the well line was completely frozen solid. When Sargent Drilling came to fix the bowl they stated to use that they didn’t know what that was used for, but would probably not need it. We found that it is needed to drain the water out of the raw well line to prevent it from freezing; on the 12th of December, Chris had weekend rounds and found that the window by the high service pump was blown open. Some of the piping in the plant was frozen. Chris de-thawed the piping and fortunately the only thing damaged was a psi gauge in the plant. The DNR inspection report results were reviewed and there are a few things that will need to be taken are of to be in compliance. The bid for the pump starter motor from DC Electric was over $800 and council will hold off on this for now. 6. Letter from IDNR. IDNR sent a letter to the city outlining their
expectations regarding the septic systems. The council contends the septics are privately owned and the city should not be involved. It appears the County Sanitarian has the responsibility to evaluate and inspect systems if required. No action taken at this time. 7. Harrison County Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers is up and running again and requesting a $100 donation from the city. Council will take no action at this time and reevaluate in six months to a year. 8. City Clerk Report. Financial information given; The city’s water reserve account is dormant and the bank will be charging a fee of $2 per month on dormant accounts. Council agreed to have $50 of water bill money deposited to this account on a monthly basis and reevaluate in 6 months.; annual 2010 finance report gone over; printer/copier is jammed and councilman Rorden will come over sometime this week to repair it. Mayor’s Report. Sheriff’s report read. One property trespass noted. 10. Department Reports. A. Landfill/Park. Live Christmas trees
can be taken to the landfill after the holidays; Christmas candy has been obtained for Santa. B. Fire Department. No report. C. Streets. Street light at 5th and Elm is out again. Citizen wondered if it could be related to her windows being shot out, possibly with a beebee gun and her back porch light bulb removed. 11. Citizen’s ability to Address the Council. No concerns. 12. Adjourn. Gene Barber moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mark Hoffman, carried. 4-0. CITY COUNCIL BILLS DECEMBER 15, 2010 OPERATING ACCOUNT MidAmerican, elec., fire dept. 31011.............................$286.79 MidAmerican, elec., park 31012.................................10.00 MidAmerican, elec., shed 31051.................................10.19 MidAmerican, elec., street lights, 31035...............................365.49 Long Lines, city hall phone/ Internet/fax........................103.36 IPERS, employer/employee ..98.47 Logan Herald-Obs., pub........71.68
Windstream, fire hall phone ..52.83 Gene Barber, compensation 2nd, half of 2010......................112.86 Mark Hoffman, compensation 2nd Half of 2010 ......................92.35 Carl Rorden, compensation 2nd Half of 2010 .....................112.86 Michelle Rhoten, compensation, 2nd half 2010...................112.86 Alice Rorden, compensation, 2nd Half of 2010 ......................230.37 Susanne Vokt, clerk Wages..............................439.25 (gross $500) Bernard Barber, Christmas Candy ................................50.85 Noah Ludwig, snow removal 12/12/2010.......................320.00 TOTAL ..............................2,470.21 WATER ACCOUNT MidAmerican, water pumping 31016...............................131.17 Harr. Co. Landfill, landfill Assmt...............................398.00 People Service, water op. 1,821.66 TOTAL ..............................2,350.83 REVENUE Interest ....................................2.75 LOST...................................221.08 Co. Treasurer.......................883.65 Road Use Tax ..................1,429.38 TOTAL OPERATING ACCT.
REV. AS OF 12/15 .......66,869.54 Water Rev. Deposits.........3,562.73 TOTAL WATER REV. ACCOUNT AS OF 12/15.................5,666.51 TOTAL WATER RESERVE ACCT. AS OF 12/15.........405.00 52-1
PUBLIC HEARING The Harrison County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor board room of the Courthouse in Logan to consider a resolution to convey any interest the county may have in a parcel of land known as the Johnson Farm to the Little Sioux Historic Preservation Association. The Johnson Farm is located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18-81-44 and consists of 2.58 acres more or less. Comments both for and against this conveyance can be submitted in writing to: Harrison County Auditor, 111 N. 2nd Ave., Logan, IA 51546. Oral comments can be given during the public hearing. 52-1
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Logan Herald-Observer
Sports
December 22, 2010
Hutson reaches milestone Lo-Ma wrestlers keep in win over MVAO Dec. 13 winning streak alive Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer After a tough loss last week to Ar-We-Va, the Lady Panthers basketball team fell five places in the Iowa Class 2A rankings to the number 10 spot. The climb back up the rankings started with a home match up with the Lady Rams of Maple ValleyAnthon-Oto. The MVAO Rams have struggled somewhat this season as they entered the game against the Panthers with a record of three wins and four losses. The Panthers and Rams style of play are polar opposites. The Panthers play a fast paced contest whereas the Rams play a slower and more conservative game on offense. It was evident in the first quarter the difference of playing style as the Rams held on to the ball most of the quarter, but were outscored 10-4 by the Panthers. As the second quarter started, Courtney Oviatt sank a long three that would be the only points the Panthers scored for several minutes. Lindsay Brown and Megan Drenkhahn sparked a Ram run that went unanswered by Lo-Ma, pulling the Rams within three points. A Ram turnover that resulted in two points for Lo-Ma provided a much-needed spark as the Lady Panthers defense shut down the Rams the remainder of the second quarter. In a moment of déjà vu, Karen Hutson launched the ball from mid court with one second left on the clock. The buzzer sounded as the ball was in the air and finally made it home to the basket, dropping in for three points, bringing the hometown crowd to their feet. The Panthers entered the half leading 23-18. As play resumed in the third quarter, the Rams stayed with their slower and conservative play on offense. The Panthers played their typical running offense and matched scoring to keep the lead. As the period drew to a close, Lo-Ma led 35-31. The game basically ended about two minutes into the fourth quarter as the
Carrie Charbonneau makes the freethrow during the game with Ar-We-Va. Photo: Angela Winther Lo-Ma offense put together what would be the start of several scores. Defensively, the Panthers shut down a worn out Ram team that could only come up with four points in the final quarter of play. The Panthers put 17 points on the board in the fourth quarter to end the game with a final score of 52-35. Leading the scoring for the Panthers on the night was Karen Hutson with 31 points. Hutson also scored her 1,000-career point, putting her near the top in the all-time scoring category at Lo-Ma. Courtney Oviatt made three, three-point goals for the night giving her nine points. Alex Gochenour and Kylee Loftus added four points each. Macy Cohrs dropped in a bucket for threepoints and Carrie Charbonneau had one point. “We played really well defensively in the first and fourth quarters,” said coach Kevin Patterson. “We need to work on playing consistent throughout the game, but overall the lady’s did a good job tonight.” Next up was a match up against Charter-Oak-Ute on the Bobcat’s home court Dec. 17. COU is one of those fun places to watch a game as the trip through the snow covered landscape and small gym gives the feeling of an old school basketball game right out of the movie “Hoosiers.” Statistically, the match up would have favored the Panthers, but as in any game, sometimes the
stats don’t matter. The Bobcats started off the night with the first score taking a 2-0 lead. After four changes of possession the score was still 2-0. Four and a half minutes into the first quarter the Panthers scored to make it a 2-2 game. The next three minutes were all Lo-Ma’s, as the Panthers found their routine and ended the first period leading 10-4. To start the second quarter, Charter Oak put up six unanswered points to tie the game. Lo-Ma coach Patterson called a time out and sent the Panther’s back out to the court with a slightly modified defensive scheme. A Bobcat turnover resulted in a two-point bucket by Hutson. For Panther fans the next 90 seconds were very exciting as steals led to two, threepoint buckets by Cohrs, and a two-point add from Oviatt to put the Panthers up by eight. The Panthers ended the half leading 22-12. LoMa continued to lead throughout the third quarter and extended their lead to 12 points at the end of the period, leading 38-26. In the fourth quarter, Lo-Ma continued to manage the ball scoring 12 points to the Bobcat’s nine. Lo-Ma walked away with the win, 50-35 and improved 6-1 on the season. Hutson and Oviatt put up 24 and nine points on the night, respectively. Loftus added seven, Cohrs six and Gochenour and Charbonneau each added two.
Evan Mikels pinned Dylan Christensen in a close meet with Atlantic. The final score ws 37-25. Photo: Angela Winther
Mary Darling Editor The Logan-Magnolia Panthers came out the winners again in the team dual Dec. 18 at Lo-Ma. The Panthers had a total of 231 points, followed by Bennington, Neb., with 160, Woodbine, 107, Tekamah-Herman, Neb., 110 and Panorama, 103. In the match with Woodbine, the final score was 65-5, Lo-Ma. “Woodbine has a wellbalanced team. They won the Treynor Invitational and finished third at Riverside. Ethan Reynek, Quinton Doiel, Dillon Lorentzen, Zach Hatcher, Troy Sodders and Evan Mikels all earned pins. Nolan Oviatt and Logan Melby won by major decision and Dillon Miller avenged a loss to Gavvon Shafer with a 4-3 win,” said coach Kent Kersten. Picking up forfeits were Ridge Meeker and Marrick Loftus. Lo-Ma won the match with Tekahmah-Herman 66-6. “Tekamah-Herman has improved a lot over last year,” Kersten said. “They have more wrestlers out and several good wrestlers.” Meeker, Reynek, Lorentzen, Sodders, Travis Jones and Mikels, all earned pins in the match. Doiel, Oviatt, Loftus and Melby picked up forfeits. Hatcher and Miller won decisions.
Lo-Ma’s closest match was with the team from Bennington, Neb. “Bennington is the third ranked team in Class B in Nebraska,” Kersten said. “They always have a lot of good wrestlers and this year was no exception.” Reynek was the only wrestler from Lo-Ma to win by pin and Oviatt won a major decision. Doiel, Lorentzen and Brosnahan won by decision. “Most all of our guys that lost were to state ranked wrestlers,” Kersten said. “Zach Hatcher lost a 4-3 decision to a state runnerup.” Lo-Ma easily beat Panorama 63-7. “Quinton Doiel, Marrick Loftus and Evan Mikels all did a good job holding on to win close matches,” Kersten said. Hatcher, Sodders, Miller and Melby all picked up pins. Lorentzen lost his first match of the year to another rated wrestler. Meeker, Reynek, Oviatt and Jones all picked up forfeits.
December 16 The Logan-Magnolia Panther wrestling team won a close match over Atlantic 37-25 Dec. 16, but steamrolled past KingsleyPierson 84-0. “Atlantic won the Hawkeye eight conference tournament last year and qualified for the state duals in 2A,” said coach Kent Kersten. “They have a good
team and we knew this was going to be a good dual.” Lo-Ma won seven of the 14 matches and Quinton Doiel picked up a forfeit. Ethan Reynek, Marrick Loftus and Evan Mikels picked up pins for the team. “That made a big difference in the dual,” Kersten said. Chris Bridgeford beat a wrestler 5-1 he had lost to at Riverside. Dillon Lorentzen and Zach Hatcher both won by decision and Nolan Oviatt picked up a major decision for the team. Ridge Meeker, Dillon Miller and Logan Melby, lost decisions and Travis Jones lost a major decision to his opponent; Eric Brosnahan and Troy Sodders were pinned by their opponents. In the match with Kingsley-Pierson Lo-Ma had nine pins out of the 14 weight classes. “Nolan Oviatt’s opponent, Matt Steffen is ranked in he state so they have some good quality wrestlers,” Kersten said. “Mathematically this is the most points you can score in a dual.” Picking up pins were, Ridge Meeker, Dillon Lorentzen, Eric Brosnahan, Nolan Ovaitt, Troy Sodders, Travis Jones, Chris Bridgeford, Evan Mikels and Logan Melby. Reynek, Doiel, Miller and Loftus picked up forfeits.
Lo-Ma boys record two additional wins Trent Buckner For the Herald-Observer The Logan-Magnolia boys basketball team improved their record to 4-2 as they recorded wins over Maple Valley and Charter Oak-Ute. Dec. 13, the Panthers defeated the Rams of Maple Valley in a game that became one sided from the onset. Lo-Ma outscored the visitors from Maple Valley 18-4 in the first quarter on their way to a 35-18 halftime advantage. After the halftime break, the Panthers came out red hot again as they put 23 points on the scoreboard in the third quarter to only three for the visitors. During these eight minutes, the Panthers lead grew to the new 35-point threshold and the continuous clock mercy rule was put into affect. Final score for the contest was 68-33, Panthers. As in previous wins, the Panthers had very good team play as they had 19 assists to only 14 turnovers and pulled down 34 rebounds. The team also shot a blistering 50 percent from behind the three-point line making nine of their 18 tries. Players contributing to the victory were Levi Ettleman, 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals; Paul Hutson,
15 points, six rebounds, and a steal; Brennan Azinger, 14 points and three steals; Nate Fender, 12 points, seven assists and two steals; Zach Powley, five points and five assists. Cole Davis and Gannon Cunard rounded out the scoring with one basket each and Alex Cohrs had five rebounds and Caden McDonald, four. “It was fun to see sever-
al guys get hot from the three-point line tonight,” said coach Steve Nixon. “We limited our turnovers, shared the basketball and hit the boards. Overall, I was happy with how we played.” On Dec. 17, Lo-Ma traveled to Charter Oak for a Western Valley South Conference game. In this game the play was very physical from the beginning as the Panthers mus-
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cled their way to a 14-9 first quarter lead. Lo-Ma continued their success on the offensive end of the floor as the Panthers scored 20 points in the second quarter to take a 14 point lead into the half. In the second half, Lo-Ma continued to work hard as the team outscored COU 29-21 over the final two quarters to win the game 63-41. Ettleman led the
Panthers in the victory as he contributed 16 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks. Other players chipping in for the win were, Fender, 12 points, three rebounds, eight assists and three steals; Azinger, nine points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals; Hutson, seven points and 10 rebounds; Davis, seven points, three rebounds, two assists and
two steals; Powley, six points, two assists and two steals; McDonald, four points and a rebound; Cunard, two points and a rebound and Cohrs, three rebounds and an assist. “It’s always good to get a road win, especially at Charter Oak,” Nixon said. “We played with good energy, shared the ball and defended well. Our team is making good strides and improving.”