Logan Herald-Observer 10-20-2010

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee ballots are available at the County Auditor’s office for the general election Nov. 2. Voters may stop by the Auditor’s Office and vote in person or send a written request that includes name, birthdate, address and signature to the Auditor’s Office and a ballot will be mailed. Last day for absentee ballots to be mailed is Oct. 29. Call 644-2401 for more information.

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SHORT TAKES POLITICAL FORUM OCT. 21 The Logan HeraldObserver and Woodbine Twiner political forum is set for 7 p.m., Oct. 21 at the Logan Community Center. Candidates confirmed to attend are: Treasurer: Heather Hack Edney, Renee King, Sandy Royer. Supervisor: Russell Kurth, Robert Smith, Norma Coret and Walter Utman. Lorie Thompson, who is running unapposed as Harrison County Recorder will also be in attendance.

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

CHURCH DINNER The Mondamin United Methdodist Church will hold a soup, sandwich and dessert dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 24. Free will offering.

A stairglide available into the basement.

VOLLEY FOR A CURE Volley for a cure will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., Oct. 23 at West Harrison High School. Proceeds from the volleyball tournament will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Teams accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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CRIMESTOPPERS MEETING The Harrison County Crimestoppers will be meeting at 7 p.m., Oct. 20 in the Logan Public Library meeting room. The meeting is open to the public.

Future of Logan’s fireworks display may be up in the air Chamber members reluctant to drop, but increasing costs taking 80 percent of budget Mary Darling Editor The times are changing, and the Logan Chamber of Commerce is wrestling with the possibilty of having to call a halt to a longtime Logan tradition.

The state of the economy and continually rising costs

have led chamber members to rethink sponsoring the annual fireworks display the Fourth of July.

“We are spending 80 percent of our budget on something that is done in 45 minutes,” said treasurer Steve Eby. Last year, the Chamber of Commerce spent approximately $6,000 on the fire-

works display. With costs continuing to increase each year, Chamber officials said they have had to face the hard fact, the organization just can’t sponsor the display on its own anymore.

“In recent years the costs involved in putting on our display have risen to the point we may be forced to stop the event if we cannot

find permanent partners to help with the year-to-year funding,” said Logan Chamber President Jason Meyer. “The chamber members strive to help Logan grow and remain a vibrant community. This goal is threatened due to lack of funds.”

Meyer said even with the donations received each

Anderson marking 10 years as HCDC director

year approximately $2,000 - the fireworks are still taking a huge bite out of the chamber budget that could be used toward new endeavors in the community.

“We (The Logan Chamber) truly hope to SEE FIREWORKS Page 2

New Web site coming to Lo-Ma School Mary Darling

Mary Darling

Editor

Editor For the past 10 years Renea Anderson, director of Harrison C o u n t y Development Corporation, has been relentless in broadcasting the Anderson assets of Harrison County.

A native of Dunlap, Anderson knew what the county had to offer when she took the position in August, 2000.

The many accomplishments over the past 10 years include bringing large businesses such as Carry-OnTrailer to the county, expansion at Tommy Gate in Woodbine to smaller ones such as a new park shelter that all add together to improve the county.

From 2000 when Anderson took office to 2008 when the latest figures are available, the impact of tourism on Harrison County has increased 55 percent.

“The communities have really been working hard to reach goals, whether multi-million dollar projects or as simple as playground equipment and street-scaping,” Anderson said. “Every town has a different goal.”

According to Anderson, communities of different sizes have different needs and expectations from her office.

“I work to help the communities SEE ANDERSON Page 2

The past 10 years have been a busy time for Harrison County Development with Renea Anderson at the helm. Pictured clockwise from the top are just a few of the accomplishements. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at the spec builidng in Woodbine; Anderson pictured with Helen Wood who received the HCDC lifetime achievement award in 2009; the opening of the Pisgah bridge; and Anderson in a discussion with Sen. Steve King and CarryOn Trailer officials regarding expansion of the company.

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KEY CLUB TRICK-OR-TREAT The Lo-Ma Key Club members will be trick-ortreating for UNICEF Oct. 31 during trick-or-treat hours. The students will be collecting change instead of candy. Each member will have a box that identifies them as Key Club members.

Money raised will support children in Uruguay.

HCHPH FLU CLINIC Harrison County Home and Public Health will sponsor a flu vaccine clinic in Logan from 1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 26 at the Logan Community Center. For more information call 644-2220.

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Each year during Fire Prevention Week the Logan Volunteer Fire Department spends time educating the elementary students about fire safety. This year they were able to obtain the fire safety trailer from Denison for all elementary children to tour. Fire Chief Craig Charbonneau spoke to students first about kitchen and home safety and then the groups ventured into a room where they were taught what to do in the case of a fire in their home and how to get out safely.

Pictured is Carol Brandon’s third grade class listening to Charbonneau.

Photo: Mary Darling

A new way to navigate through the LoganMagnolia School district will soon be on board at the school with the approval of a new Web hosting company at the Oct. 11 meeting.

Junior-senior principal Christi Gochenour told the board the present Web site is not user friendly.

“It’s not easy to function and navigate through,” Gochenour said.

“We looked at multiple districts and companies.”

Gochenour and Elementary Principal Jim Makey were most impressed with SOCS, an Iowa company that also hosts Web sites at the surrounding districts of Missouri Valley, Underwood and Riverside.

“They will come here to train us,” Gochenour said.

“We’d like to have it up and running by January. There’s a lot of benefits to getting this done.”

The first year fee is $2,897 and second and third years $1,588 annually.

A large list of contracts was approved by the board including: •Kent Kersten as head wrestling coach.

•Sound proofing of the elementary gym, $4,256.

•Purchase of a Kubota mower from Heller Implement in Dunlap for $8, 225 with trade.

•Purchase of a 2008 Chevy Impala from Woodhouse for $16,925 with $500 allowed for trade in.

•Charlie Green for snow removal, $75 an hour.

•Jean Nelson, high school para-educator contract.

•Gary Christians, bus route driver.

•Judy Adair and Gary Peterson as co-assistant track coaches.

•Judy Adair as head junior high volleyball coach and Toni Lacey as assistant junior high coach.

•Vicki Placek, increase in salary from $13.80 to $14 per hour to go along with terms previously agreed to.

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LO-MA: Board meeting

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and organizations in the county regardless of the size and scope of their projects,” she said. “Filling industrial parks in some towns is just as important as repairs to existing structures in others. All have different needs.”

The present state of the economy has drastically changed economic development, Anderson said.

“It has made it difficult in all aspects. The type of company looking at the area has changed from companies looking from around this area to the entire United States and internationally,” Anderson said. “The downturn in the economy has made it economical for foreign investors to do work in the United States.”

According to Anderson, the county is lucky that all its “economic eggs are not in one basket.”

“The county has a diversified industry from manufacturing, service related and tourism to recreation.”

According to Anderson, this diversification has helped Harrison County hold steady during the economic downturn and opened other aspects.

The term “Staycation” was coined the past couple of years when the economy made it too expensive to take long vacations and residents resorted to staying in their own local areas and vacationing instead.

Anderson said the Harrison County Welcome Center saw attendance increase this July and August with about 50 travelers a day stopping by.

Also a plus in Harrison County, Anderson said, is the upturn in people interested in organics and locally grown food and going green.

“Harrison County has an advantage because we have some of those industries right here such as the Aronia Berry Farm, homeopathic and herbals in Woodbine, organic beef at Reisz Farms and even a lavender farm now,” Anderson said.

The Farmers Market at the Welcome Center has been a “wonderful success,” Anderson said.

“It shows people are trying to get back to green and going healthy. They are more interested in these things and Harrison County has a lot to offer in niche markets. They’ve grown a lot in the last 10 years,” Anderson said.

Since she first stepped into the office, the Iowa Department of Economic Development encouraged counties to work regionally together.

“They have a greater presence to showcase a larger area,” Anderson said.

Harrison County worked with Mills and Pottawattamie Counties as West Central Iowa Marketing, which has now been reformed as the Greater Council Bluffs Regional Economic Development Partnership.

“We were ahead of the curve and had been working together for years before the state encouraged the regionalization. They used us as a model,” Anderson said.

“We are able to market the area on a larger scale,” she said.

“The trust factor has to be there if you are going to work with other counties,” Anderson said. “You have to realize a win in one county is good for all. You need to look at the big picture.”

Anderson said it’s great to have large companies come here, but at the same time, those are few and far between.

“If you hang your hat on just large businesses, you will miss out. You need to be aware of smaller mom and pop companies,” she said.

According to Anderson, Harrison County has a lot to offer prospective businesses, including an available labor force, strong work ethic and the quality of life.

“More and more I’ve seen that as the new trend,” she said. “They always care about the schools, the availability of the work force but now they want to know what kind of trails there are, shopping availability, is there kayaking and canoeing available, etc. It has changed in the way they

approach looking for a site.”

“They want to know once their company is here, what is there for them to do that is engaging and interesting for their spouses and families,” Anderson said. “We have to sell the whole area. We have to be acutely aware of what we have to offer here.”

According to Anderson, many people have no idea how large the tourism industry is in Harrison County. In 2008 it brought in $23 million.

As far as what towns can do to fill in those empty storefronts, Anderson said, they have to be creative.

“They need to look at the niche markets. We are such a mobile society and that isn’t changing. People travel back and forth to Omaha without thinking,” Anderson said.

“Communities that are successful have niche markets.”

Anderson said you need to be mindful of the past, but you can’t be stuck on it and not see what is in front of you now.

“You have to look at what successful communities are doing,” she said.

“You can’t try to be everything to everybody. You have to find that niche, what people want in their area that isn’t been offered at the present time.”

Anderson said a community business interest survey can help community leaders find out what people are willing to support locally that isn’t being offered.

“They can give you an idea of what citizens are really looking for,” she said.

Another positive change for Anderson in the past 10 years, has been the addition of the GIS office in the county.

“I deal a lot with that office. If we didn’t have one I don’t know what I would do. Companies ask for maps, topography of specific areas, flood plain locations, and I can get that from that office,” she said.

“It’s a quick process and fairly instantaneous for prospects and site selectors.”

Anderson said the favorite part of her job is

getting to work with people every day.

“I get to help impact the county and see how the changes positively affect the area and the people,” she said. “I grew up here and it makes it mean more to me to be able to see the positive actions and energy the communities have.”

According to Anderson, there is lots of energy and enthusiasm in the county with the towns having people that truly care and want to improve.

“They want to make it a better place for themselves and others,” she said. “It makes my job easier to work with people like that.

They are always trying to figure out how to make it work.”

As far as the future, Anderson said she’d love to have a crystal ball and be able to see when the economy will have an upswing again and be all “peaches and cream.”

“I still think our county is fortunate that we do not have just one type of industry and that is what will see us through any economic downturn or change,” Anderson said.

“We’re going to be able to bounce back from this a lot quicker than other areas. We need to focus on our strengths and work to improve some areas that might not be as strong. I think Harrison County really has a bright future.

You always have to be pushing the envelope and want to grow and improve and make this an even better place to live.”

Anderson also keeps busy serving on many boards in her capacity as director of HCDC. She is the president of the Western Iowa Transportation Corridor; secretary of the Greater Council Bluffs Regional Economic Development Partnership; district legislative leader for the Travel Federation of Iowa; served on the professional developers of Iowa’s Board of Directors; past vice-president of the Southwest Iowa Coalition; served on the Southwest Iowa Coalition Board of Directors and is a member of the Logan Kiwanis Club, among others.

Librarian Jodi Hinsdale gave a presentation to the board on her duties as a teacher-librarian and the various activities she does with each grade level, kindergarten through high school.

According to Hinsdale, her main goals are to expose students to different literature, show students how a library works and how to find information in it and model how to do research and have students complete research projects.

High school special education instructor, Collette Dubas, also gave a presentation on the Education 2020 program she is using.

According to Dubas, the computer program is for at risk students, students failing a course or students with scheduling conflicts.

She presently has three students involved.

“Various classes can be taken such as science, math, language,” she said.

“The students go through the course at their own rate and can be expanded to upper level courses in the future.”

“It’s a very interactive program,” Superintendent Jim Hammrich told the board.

Former board member, Gary Altwegg presented a petition signed by 200 to name the auditorium after the late L. Eugene Evans, who had served as superintendent in Lo-Ma for 20 years.

“Gene worked so hard

for this school,” Altwegg said. “We will raise money for any signage required and have it installed. I wish I would have done this when Gene was still alive.”

John Espenmiller, Gordon Fliehe and Tom Stoner also spoke for naming the auditorium in Evans’ memory.

Jim Randall of Community Bank presented a check for $800 from the bank to the school district to be used as needed.

The annual presentation is based on the enrollment head count of the district as well as the amount of business the district does with the bank.

Earl Walker met with the board. Lo-Ma is sharing his services for bus maintenance with West Harrison.

Walker explained his duties and program and the records he needs from LoMa. An open enrollment request was approved for Matthew and Betty Kerger for one preschool student from Woodbine to Lo-Ma. The board approved the special education delivery plan, the application to the School Budget Review Committee for additional allowable growth of $91,631.45 to cover funds the district spent on special education not funded by the state in fiscal year 2009-2010; the certified annual report and special education supplement; the second reading of the capital assets policy, and approved opening the early retirement policy for this year.

FIREWORKS: Up in air FROM PAGE 1 find a permanent solution to the funding issue for the Fourth of July fireworks,” Meyer said. “But without an ongoing financial commitment from at least one other partner, we will not be able to afford this event. If anyone has constructive ideas for

funding, we are open to suggestions.”

The chamber will be exploring all options the next couple of months and hope to find a way to save the fireworks display tradition in Logan.

You can speak to any chamber member of mail them a suggestion at P.O. Box 113, Logan, IA 51546.

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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.

I’m not smarter than a fifth grader If you save $3 on Monday and each day after that you save twice as much as you saved the day before, how much would you save by Friday?

What if I don’t save any money and then by Friday I’d have the same amount – zero. OK, that’s not the answer, but then again, I’m not the parent trying to help my kid with their homework.

I miss the day when my girls were in elementary school – with their cute little outfits and matching shoes with ribbons in their hair. I don’t miss homework, studying for tests and feeling like a complete idiot – which convinced me that “I’m not smarter than a fifth grader.”

Both girls had their different sets of struggles in school – the oldest with math, telling time and pronouncing the letter “r.” As strange as it was listening to words like “car” come out to be “caa,” her cousin sounded exactly the same way.

Eventually she grew out of that but then started stuttering.

I’m sure it wasn’t the proper way to make her stop, but I told her that if it was going to take longer than two minutes to get one sentence out – I wasn’t going to listen. Luckily, she stopped.

It seemed as though the harder I pushed, the harder she would try and so much of the summers were spent with flash cards and workbooks.

During her years in high school she’d lock herself in the bathroom to study. I contacted the counselors because I thought something was wrong with her. Apparently the only problem she had was that her younger sister and I were too noisy.

She graduated second in her class, and after eight years of college, she’s now a veterinarian. I can’t take any of the credit because I think that my technique of drilling information wasn’t the best method, but I didn’t know what else to do.

Five years later when the second one started school – afraid I had pushed the oldest too hard – I tried a different approach.

I’m not sure where I was going with this new strategy – with her social skills overshadowing study skills – but we spent a great deal of time throwing assignments together at the last minute, and, in drastic circumstances, I’m guilty of even writing several of her papers. I always got the grade from the teacher, but not from myself. This method of “helping” definitely wasn’t good or right. She graduated and successfully entered a prominent career path, no thanks to me.

Aside from working full time as a paralegal in a law firm downtown, she’s also full time college student who, I might add, has perfected her social skills.

Parenting – during those school-aged years – was frustrating, rewarding and sometimes scary, but always full of happy days which made wonderful memories. It’s difficult to know what’s always best for our kids because each one has their unique set of needs and wants. The best we can do is to love them unconditionally, believe in who they are and allow them to become who they want to be.

Dad’s method of making sure I did my homework was to send me to my room until I was done. He forgot about the window.

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Wait and See Something odd is happening on Sunday and it holds unknown ramifications for all of us. We all know about the 11-year sunspot cycle. Large solar storms developed during the cycle’s active phase and a quiet period follows. The sun is slightly hotter during the stormy phase, as it sends more energy and pieces of itself than normal into space. The result on earth is Northern Lights and disruption of satellite communications.

Sometimes, solar storms can send destructive electrical surges through power grids and put millions of people in the dark. Such as the power outage unconvinced citizens of Quebec a few years ago.

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

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

Lately, some pieces are coming together.

Studies show that gamma rays from outer space may contribute to the

formation of clouds on the earth. Low honing clouds help keep the earth’s surface cooler than it would otherwise be. Fewer interstellar energy emissions presumable cause clearer, earthly skies. A space probe called IBEX is racing through the solar system and recording information on the sun’s heliopause, the outer limit of the sun’s heliosphere, the edge of the bubble where the sun’s influence ends.

Results of the second survey had astronomers scratching their heads.

They expected the results to be similar six months after the first, but the survey showed profound changes.

Several interstellar hot spots had developed, allowing more particles from outer space to enter the solar system and earth. If the solar wind weakens, as it usually does during sun spot minima, more energy from outer space makes it through the barrier.

This may be related to the solar cycle. Scientists expected a resurgence of sunspots around 2005, but the sun remained quiet. It entered the sun spot maximum about 2009, but the sunspots were almost nonexistent. Some scientists predict a spectacular solar storm season around late

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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2012 with possible damage to satellites and numerous power outages on earth.

Others believe the sun will remain quiet a while longer.

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

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

WOWT’s Jim Flowers

thinks it will be a stormy winter, and so does the Farmer’s Almanac. A site called, “Snow Days,” predicted a nasty winter last year and though it was more accurate than most, the forecast was too mild.

However, its forecasters correctly predicted we would have heavy snow combined with bitter cold.

They also rightly warned of ice storms. They say this winter should also be cold and snowy with the chance of a crippling ice storm.

Unlike last year, the coldest air will be confined to the northern plains. At this early date, nobody can be sure of anything, whether it is winter or solar storms.

No matter what happens, we know it will snow, children will celebrate snow days, and the snow will melt. Otherwise, forecasters’ favorite three words will guide us – “Wait and see.”

News from the Extension Service

October odds and ends I had a phone call earlier this week from good friends at the extension office living north of Magnolia asking about any state-listed records for vegetables. This summer, they produced a magnificent sweet potato that weighed well over 10 pounds. Truly amazing. Well, the short answer is there is no official (or unofficial) registry for vegetables. But, I did learn from extension horticulturists in Ames that there were also several other huge sweet potatoes grown around Iowa this summer, and with good reason. All this points out a basic truth about sweet potatoes and other things we grow. Sweet potatoes originated from areas where there is lots of rainfall and warm temperatures during the growing season. So what we are seeing this fall is the result of the sweet potato plant’s getting weather that fitted its genetic abilities.

There are other things out there that have also benefited from the “odd” weather; also, some that are genetically

wired differently have suffered as well. Remember the comments I wrote in this column about the vining weedy wild cucumbers a month ago and then the masses of millipedes that have invaded our spaces? Both are direct beneficiaries of warm, wet conditions. A loser in the weather is the many burr oak trees on hillsides and in lawns that have really looked rough this last month. Those burr oak trees, stalwart trees of the pioneer prairies of the loess hills, have taken a beating from more than one foliar nemesis including the gregarious oak leaf blotch miner (an insect that hollows the tissue between leaf surfaces), anthracnose and other leaf spot diseases, and in a few cases a disease called burr oak leaf blight. This insect and two diseases are encouraged by the weather patterns we have. One year of early defoliation is not a big thing for a mature oak tree, but string a few years together and the trees begin to become stressed.

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator Continuing on the strange weather theme, I heard a comment the other day that a couple of farmers have broken through the magical 300 bushel per acre threshold this year. Yessiree, it is absolutely true. A couple of fields have produced over 200 bushels per acre at harvest – in March, 2010, an yet an additional 180 to 200 bushels again this past week. OK, so it is not really fair, but still the claim can be made: nearly 400 bushels of corn harvested per acre in 2010. In Harrison County! (Of course, think of the 2009 yields…zilch!)

A final thought…Last week was declared by the Governor as 4-H Week. But

just because the annual celebration is now over doesn’t mean the end of opportunities in 4-H. If you know of young folks who would enjoy camaraderie with friends new and old and gain experiences working with really good folks who volunteer as leaders in their communities to explore new fun things to learn, get them in touch with the extension office, or contact a 4-H leader near you. Lots of fun and great leadership experiences await you.

For more information contact Pope at the Harrison County Extension Office at ropope@iastate.edu or 6442105.

Letter to the Editor In danger of losing tradition Dear Editor, Tradition is important in our town, and over the years we have lost a few of our traditions. We are now in danger of losing another.

As many know, and others may not, the Logan Chamber of Commerce has, for many years, organized and funded the

Fourth of July fireworks celebration. In recent years the costs involved in putting on our fireworks display have risen to the point that we may be forced to stop the event if we cannot find partners to help with the year-to-year funding. The Chamber members strive to help Logan grow and remain a vibrant community. This goal is threatened due to lack of funds. Even with donations received, the

fireworks consume nearly 80 percent of the yearly budget of the Chamber, a level that is unsustainable; we will have to end other events and forego new endeavors to continue supporting the fireworks (possibly for only another few years, as costs continue to rise) if there is no other group willing to help with costs. What is needed is a person or group who can make a long-term commitment to be a part

of this fun night of family entertainment.

We will be exploring all options in the next couple of months, and hope to find a way to save this long-standing tradition. If anyone would like to partner with the Chamber of Commerce (or knows of a group that would) please let a Chamber member know.

Jason Meyer, President Logan Chamber of Commerce

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By Sheriff Pat Sears Oct. 7 •Deputy Klutts responded to the 93-mile marker of Interstate 29 for a reported car fire. Deputy Klutts assisted Little Sioux fire with traffic while the fire was put out. The fire was a result of a mechanical problem with the car.

•Deputy Klutts is investigating a residential burglary on State Highway 127 north of Logan.

Oct. 8 •Deputy Cohrs assisted with a child custody dispute on Crete Avenue.

Oct. 9 •Deputy Knickman is investigating a report of threatening letters being sent to a resident in Persia. The letters are thought to be from an ex and their family members. Charges are pending.

•Deputy Jensen responded to a 911 hang up in Persia. No one was found where the call had been made.

•Deputy Knickman responded to Pisgah for a report of a family dispute. The incident involved a mother and adult daughter. Their differences were discussed and resolved.

•Deputy Clemens is investigating a trash dump on Monroe Avenue. The owner of the trash has been identified and charges are pending.

•Deputy Clemens is investigating an assault that was reported in Modale. The assault involved juveniles.

Further investigation is needed and charges are pending.

Oct. 10 •Deputy Jensen transported a subject from the Missouri Valley hospital to Mercy after an emergency committal order was issued.

•Deputy Knickman assisted a subject who wanted his soonto-be ex removed his house on Preston Place. The caller was informed of the procedure that he needed to follow.

•Deputy Killpack was

called to Persia after calls were received that a despondent person was threatening to hurt himself. The area was checked and the subject was not found.

The subject was later contacted by phone and said he was not in the area and the threats to him were just that and he was not going to hurt himself. The caller refused to give his location.

•Deputy Knickman responded south of Missouri Valley where a shooting had been reported. The area was checked and two subjects were found on the Boyer River dike target shooting. The men were told the leave the area and find a safer place to target shoot.

Oct. 11 •Deputy Klutts was called to the Farm Service Plant on U.S. Highway 30 per an anhydrous ammonia smell. Upon arrival, Klutts met with the manager of the plant who advised it was a mechanical problem that would be resolved.

•Deputy Klutts was called to a residence in Missouri Valley by request of Missouri Valley Police to transport a female to jail. The transport was made without incident per Missouri Valley charges.

•Deputy Doiel arrested William Peffer of Missouri Valley for OWI after a routine traffic stop. Doiel was running radar on Loess Hills Trail when the arrest was made. Peffer was transported to jail and admitted.

•Deputy Knickman is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 30 south of Dunlap.

A white car that was east bound crossed the centerline and side swiped the complainant’s car. The car continued on and turned onto a gravel road. The white car was reported to have heavy frontend damage. Investigation continues.

•Sheriff Sears arrested Jack Howell of Missouri Valley.

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Howell had come to the office for inmate visitation and was found to be intoxicated.

Howell was charged with public intoxication and booked into jail.

•Deputy Doiel investigated a dog bite case in Magnolia.

The owner of the dog is to produce proof of vaccination for the dog.

•Deputy Cohrs checked on suspicious activity that was reported in a construction area on the interstate. The area will be checked regularly.

•Deputy Klutts investigated a burglary in the Logan area.

Benjamin Maron of Magnolia has been charged with burglary third degree.

Oct. 13 •Deputy Klutts investigated a hit and run accident. The complainant advised she did not know when the accident took place but there was significant damage to the vehicle. A report was given to submit to insurance.

•Deputy Klutts responded to 283rd Lane with a representative of Agriland FS in reference to a civil complaint. The complainant was advised that there was no criminal activity and was to contact another agency to file the civil complaint.

•Deputy Klutts responded to Loess Hills Trail per an open door to a garage. The garage was checked and all appeared OK. Contact was made with a relative who owns the property and advised contact would be made with the relative that lives there.

Oct. 14 •Deputy Killpack was advised of a hospice death that occurred on 154th Trail. The death was of natural causes.

•To report crimestopper information call 1-800-2470592.

•To report littering call 1888-665-4887.

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

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Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Merchants Credit Adjusters vs Tom Schwertley, Logan Merchants Credit Adjusters vs Lou Beers, Randy Beers, Little Sioux Merchants Credit Adjusters vs Nicholas Lary, Susan Lary, Woodbine Merchants Credit Adjusters vs Sherri Summers, Jerry Summers Jr., Missouri Valley Arrowood Indemnity Company vs Roseann McCarty, Woodbine, Rosemary McCarty, Logan Food Land Supermarket vs Bill Pryor, Carol Pryor, Logan Food Land Supermarket vs Kyle Bertelson, Missouri Valley Citibank (South Dakota) vs Amy Doiel, Mondamin Citibank (South Dakota) vs Joanna Allen, Dunlap James Kern vs Jason Conant, Missouri Valley Capital One Bank (USA) vs Thaddeus Arrick, Missouri Valley Credit Acceptance Corp. vs Courtney Hoden, Tory Hoden, Missouri Valley Credit Management Services, Inc. vs Donovan Frazier Jr., Kristi Frazier,

Missouri Valley Credit Management Services, Inc. vs Clifford Barker, Jacqueline Barker, Missouri Valley LaVonne Morrison vs Kyle Bertelson, Missouri Valley SPEEDING Terry Spencer, Pisgah Inocencio Barrozovargas, Denison Stephen Hammitt, Logan Denis Heilesen Winchell, Logan Russell Allen, Missouri Valley Deena Smith-Nelson, Missouri Valley SEAT BELTS Jamie Gray, Pisgah Paul Dickman, Missouri Valley Amy Polzin, Missouri Valley VIOLATIONS Ross Haner, Moorhead, operating non-registered vehicle Jordan Wallar, Persia, fail to maintain control Sarah Swanger, Logan, no license or permit; taxidermy

regulations Heather Hazer, Logan, failure to carry registration card Amy Polzin, Missouri Valley, no driver’s license DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Robert L. Weise, violation of probation, 30 days in jail, credit for time served, placed on probation for one year.

State of Iowa vs Brandon K. Hines. Count I, burglary in third degree; Count III theft in third degree. On Count I, 5 years in jail, $750 fine; Count III, 45 days in jail, $625 fine.

Terms to run consecutive. All of jail sentence suspended and placed on probation.

State of Iowa vs Rodney Gerald Erixon, incest.

Deferred judgment for two years. $750 civil penalty.

Supervised probation for two years. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation, abstain from controlled substances and alcohol, attend and complete SOTP program, have no contact with Keri Erixon and her child. Ordered to submit a physical specimen for DNA profiling.

Auditor’s office open Oct. 23 for voting and registration The Harrison County Auditor’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 23 for voter registration and absentee voting for the General Election Nov. 2. Anyone needing to register to vote or wanting to vote early may stop by the courthouse Oct. 23.

Written requests for an absentee ballot can be sent to: Harrison County Auditor, 111 N. Second Ave., Logan, IA 51546. All written requests must include your name, address, birth date and signature of the voter and a ballot will be mailed to that voter. Last day for absentee ballots to be

mailed to the voter will be Oct. 29.

Absentee voting and voter registration can also be done during regular office hours, 7

a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call Susan Bonham, Harrison County Auditor at 712-644-2401.

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• Ready to Listen Ready to Serve • Trusted and Respected • Wanting the chance to serve Harrison County residents and make sure their tax dollars are used efficiently and effectively • 25 years experience working with Harrison County Landowners and operators to protect and improve their land • 25 years experience managing an office, staff and multi-agency programs, developing and implementing budgets • Experience working with local citizens and Federal, State and Local units of government to promote conservation projects.

• 1977 Iowa State University Graduate in Animal Science.

• Retired Natural Resource Conservation Service 34 years of service • Certified Crop Advisor and Farm Operator since 1994 • Harrison County Extension Council since 1998, Treasurer - 12 yrs.

• Harrison County Farm Bureau Board member since 1998, Treasurer - 12 years.

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Neighbors Halloween at New board chairs named at Welcome Ctr. Community Memorial Hospital Farmers Market The final Welcome Center Farmers Market of the season will be going out with a “Boo,” as market vendors and the Harrison County Welcome Center host trick-or-treating for all ages on Oct. 21.

Treats will be distributed during regular market hours from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Double treats will be given to those who wear costumes.

“It should be a fun event as most of the vendors will be in costume,” said Kathy Dirks, coordinator. “Plus we thought it would be another opportunity for children to wear their Halloween costumes and check out our new transportation play space.”

For additional information on the market, contact the Harrison County Welcome Center at 712642-2114.

Pioneer Cemetery restoration meeting The Western Iowa Pioneer Cemetery Association will meet Oct. 23 to work on upkeep at two additional cemeteries.

The group will meet at Manteno Cemetery in Gallands Grove, three miles east of Dunlap at 8:30 a.m. that day for a flag raising ceremony there. The group will then caravan to Doyle Cemetery for upkeep work.

Bring weed eaters and spades.

As of this date, the association has cleaned up six pioneer cemeteries in the area.

Pictured from the left are Robert Valentine Regional Administrator AHCMH, Jim Schwertley previous hospital board chairman, Connie McWilliams, newly elected Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson and Bill Cunard, previous Foundation chairman and newly elected hospital board chairman.

Submitted photo Alegent Health Foundation Board member Triplett, Creighton; Robert Community Memorial since 2004 and is excited Valentine, Bellevue, Neb.; Hospital Board of Directors about her new role as chair- and Paul Wilderdyke, and Foundation Board of man. She is the owner of Woodbine.

Trustees has new leadership McWilliams Insurance Foundation Board for the 2011 fiscal year.

Agency.

Members are: Connie O. Jim Schwertley, previous Previous Foundation McWilliams, Missouri board chairman, has lifetime Chairman and newly elected Valley; John W. Barnes, community ties to Missouri Hospital Board Chairman M.D., Omaha, Neb.; Valley and has been on vari- Bill Cunard has been on the Marilyn Boustead, ous hospital and foundation Foundation Board since Woodbine; Stephen Eby, boards for over 35 years. 2004 and also served as a Logan; Christy Jackson, Members of his family have Hospital Board member part A.R.N.P., Missouri Valley; held leadership roles at the of that time. As Cunard’s Patricia Hofmeister, hospital over the last 50 Hospital Board Chairman Missouri Valley; Gerald years. Schwertley feels like term has ended, he has Lehman, Missouri Valley; community support has assumed the role of chair- Jason Sherer, Pisgah; been the single largest con- man, a role that will be an Timothy Sproul, Missouri tributor to the success CMH easy transition as he has Valley; Dean Stephany, has enjoyed. He was hon- served as Foundation Board Woodbine; and Robert ored to serve as Chairman of Chairman. Cunard owns Valentine. the Board, and gives credit Culligan Water in Missouri Auxiliary Board for the many achievements Valley.

Members are: President to the Hospital Board of Other hospital board Barbara Guinan; ViceDirectors, Foundation Board members include: Gary President Kathy Brandon; of Trustees and Auxiliary Altwegg, Logan; Lori Barry, Treasurers Cathy Bock, Sal Board.

Woodbine; Robert Copple, and Gerysue Rinella; Carole Newly elected Omaha, Neb.; Connie O. McCurley, Fran Dvorak, Foundation Board of McWilliams, Missouri Kathy Kellogg, Ruth Trustees Chair Connie Valley; Robert Cunard, M.D., Busing, Marilyn Tamisea, McWilliams has local ties Missouri Valley; Matthew Sherry Kleveter, Marilyn growing up in Harrison Earlywine, Mondamin; Neely and Judy Ruffcorn all County. She started an insur- Anthony Hatcher, D.O., of Missouri Valley; Mary ance business in Missouri Omaha, Neb.; Christopher Poe and Maggie Cotton of Valley in 1976, and has pas- Jankovich, PA-C, Omaha, Woodbine; Evelyn tored in the community and Neb.; Marie Knedler, Fairchild, Mondamin; and hospital since 1992. Council Bluffs; Rollie Secretary Priscilla McWilliams has been a Roberts, Dunlap; Rodney McGrath.

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FSA emergency loan applications now available State Executive Director, John Whitaker has announced that farm operators who have suffered major forage/crop production and/or physical losses caused by severe storms with excessive rain, flooding, flash flooding, hail, high winds and tornadoes may be eligible for an emergency loan.

Applications for assistance should be completed at the Harrison County Farm Service Agency office at 2710 Highway 127, Logan, or the Shelby County office at 2519 Southwest Avenue, Harlan.

The Farm Service Agency may make emergency loans to eligible family farmers that will enable them to return to their normal operations if they sustained qualifying losses resulting from natural disasters. Physical loss loans may be made to eligible farmers to enable them to repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the farm-

ing operation. Examples of property commonly affected include, essential farm buildings, fixtures to the real estate equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees and harvested or stored crops.

Applicants must be unable to obtain credit from other usual sources to qualify for the Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Program assistance. The interest rate for the emergency loans is 3.75 percent. Each applicant applying for credit will be given equal consideration without regard to race, creed, color, marital status or national origin.

Most of the disaster loans may be for up to seven years. However, if the loan is secured only on crops, it must be repaid when the next crop year’s income in received. Loans to replace fixtures to the real estate may be scheduled for repayment up to 40 years.

The final date for applications is May 20, 2011.

Area students in BVU homecoming concert The Buena Vista University concert band and choir under the direction of Jerry Bertrand and Dr. Paula Keeler presented their first concert of the season as part of BVU’s

homecoming festivities.

Brittney Donn, a biology major from Woodbine and John Killpack, a biology major from Logan are members of the concert choir.

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Post Office names best Crossroads first poker run has large turnout military mailing dates Ensuring care packages arrive in time for the holiday season is a priority for friends and family members of military personnel serving around the world.

To help get packages on their way, the U.S. Postal Service is offering a discount on its largest priority mail flat rate box.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to oversees military destinations including Iraq and Afghanistan is Nov. 12.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the priority mail large flat rate box is $14.50, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $12.50. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their priority mail postage labels

online at Click-N-Ship at usps.com/clicknship.

Environmentally friendly priority mail flat rate boxes are available at no cost at any post office or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship.

The postal service is also offering free military care kits designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas.

They can be ordered by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the military care kit. Each kit contains two “America Supports You” large priority mail flat rate boxes, four medium sized priority mail flat rate boxes, six priority mail labels, one roll of priority mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

For online ordering of the large priority mail

AFO/FPO flat rate boxes and information go to usps.com/supportingourtroops.

Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms.

“Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays,” said Logan Postmaster Dan Chambers. “They are a great morale boost for those men and women serving their country in places far from home.”

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas the postal service recommends that mail be sent no later than the mailing dates below:

Crossroads of Western Iowa held its first annual Poker Run Oct. 9. The purpose was to raise funds for the empowerment of individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness to actively seek out opportunities to enhance their quality of life.

The poker run began in Council Bluffs at Sugars Lounge and ended at the 4th Avenue Grill in Logan.

More than 70 participated in the event. All funds will be used to help individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness.

“Crossroads of Western Iowa wants to recognize all the participants and those who contributed to our first annual Poker Run,” said Niki Steier, Development Coordinator and organizer. “We had a great time raising money for the individuals we serve and hope to see everyone

First place winner Jeff Vomacka, second from left, gave his $100 he won back to Crossroads.

Submitted photo again next year.”

Many local businesses joined in to support the fundraiser by donating merchandise and facilities.

Contributors included Walker’s Harley Davidson, Holstein’s Harley Davidson, Lazy Mule Leathers and Motorcycle Parts, Full Throttle Motorsports, Tropics Bar and Grill, Village Inn, Gibbs Rental, Fazoli’s, Museum of Religious Arts,

Sugars Lounge, The Edge Sports Bar and Grill, Suds and Jugs, The Midway Tavern and 4th Avenue Grill.

“It was great to see so many people out enjoying the nice, fall weather and having a good time, all for a great cause,” said Brent Dillinger, CEO. “We thank everyone and look forward to our next event to draw people closer towards our mission.”

Iowa Western Community College continuing classes Road closures at DeSoto NWR DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge roads and trails will be closed on the following dates to facilitate white-tailed deer hunts: Oct. 30 and 31, Dec.11 and 12 and Jan. 8 and 9, 2011.

Due to the potential danger to visiting public, the refuge roads and nature trails will be closed beyond the visitor center to all non-hunters. This closure will interrupt some visitation opportunities; however, the visitor center will remain open as always

from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekend wildlife films will be shown.

The refuge facilitates these hunts in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Hunting is used as a management tool to control the number of deer on the refuge. The hunt also provides a wildlife dependent recreation opportunity which is compatible with the mission of the

National Wildlife Refuge System.

An entrance permit is required for all vehicles.

The daily entrance fee for private vehicles is $3.

Permits may be obtained at the pay stations near the entrances or at the visitor center. The charge for commercial vans and buses is $20, or $30 if 21 or more people are aboard.

Annual permits, including the $15 DeSoto Refuge Pass, can be obtained at the visitor center.

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The Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College in Harlan is offering the following continuing education classes in November: Excel Level I: Learn basic skills in creating spreadsheets, including using a mouse for most common tasks. Terminology and how to enter data and create formulas. Nov. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m., three sessions, $99.

Beginning Hatha Yoga: Classes are sequential and set a foundation for yoga practice. Basic postures, principles of alignment, relaxation and breathing techniques. Non-competi-

tive, supportive and comfortable environment. Must be 18. Nov. 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m., six sessions, $59.

Smart Start: Presented by Southwest Iowa Business Development Center. Will cover business start-up check lists, forms of ownership, registering business name, sales tax permits, business plans, marketing and local, state and federal loan and aid programs.

Nov. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., one session, $20. Call Coreen at 712-256-6552.

Danish Christmas Baking and Wedding Cake: Nov. 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m., one session.

Children in the Middle:

Nov. 16, one session, 6 to 10 p.m., $40.

Bring Your Feet to Life – Reflexology: Learn the centuries old reflex zones of the feet. Work in pairs. Nov. 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m., one session, $35 or $59 for pairs.

Driving Unimpaired: Required course for anyone arrested for drinking and driving. Nov. 19 and 20. 6 to 10 p.m., Nov. 19 and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 20. Two sessions, $115.

Excel Level II: Nov. 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m., three sessions, $99.

For more information, or to register, call the Shelby County Center at 712-7553568.

T C E L E RE- ROBERT V.

SMITH

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

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

Bob Paid for by Smith for Supervisor Committee

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Church SHARE Iowa has holiday food packages SHARE Iowa, is a program promoted by the food and service program promoted by the Office of Social Action in Iowa.

It offers nutritious grocery packages at half the retail cost in exchange for two hours of volunteer service in the community.

Holiday dinner packages are now being offered. The packages come with all of the necessities for a family of six at a cost of $25 per package.

The Thanksgiving dinner package includes a 10-12 pound turkey, potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes and dinner rolls. Side dishes include cherry gelatin, stuffing, green beans and homemade style egg noodles.

Beginning Oct. 23, you can place orders through the local volunteer site or online. The deadline for this

package is Nov. 5 for pickup at the local site, the Logan Community Center on Nov. 19.

The Christmas dinner package includes a sixpound honey ham, potatoes, green beans and dinner rolls as well as a fresh produce assortment.

Beginning Nov. 20, families can place orders for this package. The deadline is Dec. 3 with pickup Dec. 17 at the Logan Community Center.

The local contact for the program is Lorraine Readman who can be reached at 644-3106. The site manager is Debbie Harvey. SHARE’s main office phone number is 800-344-1107 and the Web site, www.shareiowa.org. ages may be paid for with cash or EBT/food stamps.

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

Joe Small and Dylan Reed, 8th grade, have been doing an excellent job learning their 38 literary terms for 8th grade literature.

CHARITABLE Magnolia Catholic CONTRIBUTION Cemetery donations Recently, the Magnolia Catholic Cemetery received rock for the roads within the cemetery. The donations of rock, hauling, equipment loan and labor were appreciated by officials. The upkeep and care of the cemetery from lawn maintenance to roads is an ongoing necessity. Carmen Schemmer donated a load of rock and hauling; Jim Myer and Tom Barry each

Jean Nelson took time out of her day to donate blood Oct. 14 at the blood mobile sponsored by the Lo-Ma high school.

Photo: Mary Darling

News from the Persia community There will be a flu shot clinic held in Persia at the PIC Hall from 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 28. The cost will be $25 or a Medicare card will be accepted.

The Community of Christ Women’s Department met Oct. 12 at a Missouri Valley restaurant. Hosts were Marge Scott and Arlene Seeley.

President Arlee Mae Parsons gave the treasurer’s report. Secretary Betty Darrington gave the minutes to the last meeting.

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

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

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

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

Nursery through adults.

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

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s

on Kitchen opening soon.

Kevin Breyfogle & Deb Jochims

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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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.

Oct. 21: Breakfast sandwich, egg patty, sausage, cheese, Oroweat sandwich thins, tater rounds, orange juice cup, cubed cantaloupe.

Oct. 22: Cheeseburger mac casserole, Oregon blend vegetables, spinach side salad, Oroweat fiber bread, fruit cocktail.

Oct. 25: Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, fruit punch juice cup, Oroweat fiber bread, Mandarin oranges.

Oct. 26: Taco salad, diced peaches, cottage cheese.

Oct. 27: Breaded chicken breast, leaf lettuce and

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Harrison, Monona, Shelby Decategorization project is accepting proposals to support neighborhood-based projects. The Neighborhood Network Community grants will be awarded to successful applicants in Harrison, Monona and Shelby counties. The board will award grants with a maximum total of $2,000 for each community partnerships.

Successful projects will bring neighbors together and build lasting relationships that will result in reduced family stress and help protect children from child abuse by connecting people in neighborhood-based activities.

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

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

Awarded applicants will be required to work with the CPPC Coordinator to enhance their project by ensuring a focus is placed on preventing child abuse.

Each neighborhood proposal should include participation from community members. The application process will close Oct. 29.

Projects receiving grants will need to be completed

by June 30, 2011. To request an application, contact Diane Foss, Executive Director of Harrison, Monona and Shelby Decategorization Project at 712-433-9553 or dfoss@dhs.state.ia.us.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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tomatoes, Oroweat sandwich thins, ranch whip potatoes, cowboy caviar, red grapes.

Oct. 28: Pork roast in gravy, mashed potatoes, grazed baby beets, Oroweat fiber bread, pineapple cake.

Oct. 29: Spooky spaghetti with meatballs, icky Italian vegetables, scary salad, villainous Vienna bread, creepy cantaloupe, haunted Halloween cookie.

All meals include coffee and two percent or skim milk. Make reservations one day in advance by calling the Logan meal site at 644-2229.

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The Community of Christ Church will be hosting the community Thanksgiving service Nov. 23. Dec. 4 will be the cookie swap and Dec. 5 a potluck dinner will follow fellowship.

This will be the Christmas dinner. Present were Marge Scott, Arlene Seeley, Debbie Berg, Arlee Mae Parsons, Ruby Chapman, Betty Darrington and Shirley Plambeck. The group had lunch and adjourned at 3 p.m.

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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

donated a load of rock and Rod Plath loaned equipment for the project. Many hours were donated by Myer, Barry, Bob Martin and Jarod Pitt unloading and spreading the rock.

Anyone wishing to donate to the cemetery may send donations to Magnolia Catholic Cemetery, %Cindy Myer, 2810 270th Street, Logan, IA 51546.

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October 20, 2010

Panthers compete at WVC/OA-BCIG Invite Taylor Olsen For the Herald-Observer The Western Valley Conference cross-country meet was held Oct. 16 at Shadow Valley in Woodbine.

The boys’ varsity placed third out of the 12 full teams competing that day.

They scored 114 points and finished behind first place team from OA-BCIG with 58 and MVAO with 75 points.

“The boys ran much more competitively today,” said coach Pam Olsen.

“They should feel very excited about the district meet Thurs., Oct. 21. Many of the schools are in our district and we competed well against them today.”

For the varsity boys race, the top 15 made all-conference. The talented senior Joel Pixley ran a time of 19:25, placing 13th and making all-conference.

This is the second year that Pixley has earned this honor. As a junior, Pixley also earned all-conference.

In 20th place, Ellis Johnson had a time of 20:01. Grady Killpack finished 23rd with a time of 20:05, EJ Darnell, 27th at 20:31, Alex Skeen, 37th at 20:45, Wyatt Schultz, 38th at 20:49 and Tommy Peterson showed his best at 49th in 21:42.

There were 68 total runners.

In the girls varsity race, the girls placed sixth as a team out of a 12-team field.

“This was a great finish for the girls,” Olsen said.

“Considering we have only run as a full team for the last two meets. It is great to be competing as a full team again.”

There were 52 runners in the girls’ varsity race and

the top 15 medaled and were named to all-conference. Kendra Holcomb placed an amazing third place receiving a medal with a time of 17:40. This is Holcomb’s second year earning this honor. In 10th place and also medaling and earning all-conference was freshman Haley Whisney. Whisney ran in a time of 18:46. In 35th place was Jacque DeWitt dashing across the finishing line in a time of 20:15. DeWitt cut off more than 30 seconds of her race from just a couple of weeks ago on the same course.

“Woodbine is one of our toughest courses, but we all did well and showed improvement from the last time we ran there,” DeWitt said.

In 42nd place was senior Alexa Meeker with a time of 21:17 and in 46th was Jessica Mausbach, the newest member of the cross-country team.

The next race is the Class IA district meet in Panorama Oct. 21. The teams need to place in the top three to advance to the state meet in Ft. Dodge.

OA-BCIG INVITATIONAL The Logan-Magnolia Panthers competed Oct. 11 in Ida Grove as part of the OA-BCIG Invitational.

For the varsity boys, the top 15 finishers of the race medaled. Senior Joel Pixley missed medaling by two seconds, receiving 16th place with a time of 18:58.

EJ Darnell, placed 19th in a time of 19:09. Ellis Johnson was 28th in 19:26. Senior Alex Skeen hustled across the finish line in 40th place in a time of 19:50. In 44th place was Wyatt Schultz in a time of 19:59. Making his

Joel Pixley, left, leads a group of Lo-Ma runners Oct. 11, including, Alex Skeen, EJ Darnell and Grady Killpack.

Photo: Daniel Norton

mark with a time of 20:22 was Grady Killpack in 54th place. Concluding the race for Lo-Ma was Braden Rosengren in 57th place with a time of 20:43. The boys placed sixth out of 12 teams in the invite.

The junior varsity boys placed well with Tommy Peterson the first Panther across the finish line in fourth place with a time of 20:26. Peterson received a fourth place medal. The top five junior varsity finishers received medals. In tenth place was Adam Thompson, in a competitive time of 21:47. Daniel Cox had a time of 22:05, junior Alex Fanning 23:07 placing 22nd, Ridge Meeker, 29th in a time of 24:23, Owen Pitt, 39th with a time of 26:46. There were 43 boys in the junior varsity race. The team placed fourth out of five ,competing teams.

“We were hoping to place a little higher in this meet, as some of the teams will be at the conference meet Oct. 16. We will have to run a little more focused Saturday, if we want to

eighth with a time of 17:25 receiving a medal. Haley Whisney finished 16th and just missed a medal by one place with a time of 18:20.

In 45th place was Jacque DeWitt in a time of 19:30.

In 75th place was new member Jessica Mausbach with a time of 29:54.

The middle school boys may have run their best race as a team this season.

The top 10 finishers made all-conference and LoganMagnolia was proudly represented by two, top 10 allconference qualifiers. Brett Rosengren stormed across the finish line in an outstanding sixth place in a time of 13:20. Stride-forstride and only a second behind Rosengren was seventh grader Justin Thomas

in seventh place with a time of 13:21. Andrew Walski finished 21st in a time of 15:35. One man behind Walski was Gage Killpack in 22nd place with a time of 16:20.

The single member of the junior high girls team, Victoria Johnson, made allconference by placing ninth and receiving a medal.

Johnson completed the race in a time of 15:16.

“This was the last meet of the season for the junior high. However, you can tell that each of them are very hard working and dedicated runners, as they all showed up to practice the very next day and want to keep running and be ready to improve even more for next season,” Olsen said.

Jessica Mausbach, the newest member of the cross country team, strides down the course.

Photo: Daniel Norton place in the top three at the conference meet,” said coach Pam Olsen.

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TRICK-OR-TREAT LOGAN KIWANIS FLIPPING FOR FUNDS

The Magnolia Hillbillies 4-H Club went door-to-door trick-or-treating collecting items for the Harrison County Food Pantry Oct. 11. Members pictured include, from the left, Nathan Adair, Austin Yost, Jayden Burger, Ben Hennessy, Alex Knauss; in back, Emily Dickinson and Dana Edney.

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The Logan Kiwanis Club’s pancake/biscuit and gravy breakfast drew a large crowd to the community center Oct. 16. Pictured above, member Tiffany Scheuring dishes out a plate of biscuits and gravy to Al Stueve; at right, Joshua Stueve began his 10th birthday Saturday with a plate of pancakes and sausage. The Kiwanis use funds raised from the twice a year event for various programs it sponsors throughout the year. The third annual chili cookoff is next on the Kiwanis agenda and will be held Nov. 7 at the Logan Community Center.

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BV Pheasants Forever

News from the Pisgah area

By Joanne Shearer The following from Pisgah went to Kansas City, Mo., for a girl’s weekend.

Driving the group was Deborah Nelsen. The riders were Sarah Bryceson, Jane Johnson, Lynne Nelsen and Lindsey Johnson. Joining them in Kansas City was Katlyn Johnson of Warrensburg, Mo. Their first day was spent at Worlds of Fun where they rode every ride. Later that day they visited Ocean’s of Fun. Their second day was spent at Crown Center and Power and Light Company section of Kansas City.

Larry Bryceson made a corn run to Camdenton, Mo., taking down Iowa sweet corn to friends there at the lakes. He returned by the way of Macon, Mo., visiting Mark Bryceson and Cale Bryceson. Cale had been at his father’s for two weeks.

Jeff Jungck, former Pisgah resident, will deploy to Afghanistan the end of September. He is a major in the Army National Guard, 104th Division Institutional Training, 1st Battalion, currently training in Ft. Louis, La. He will be training

Afghan soldiers in hand-tohand and armed combat.

Jeff and his wife Sue live in Mesa, Ariz.

Pisgah Red Hat Wildflowers met Sept. 15 at Dave’s Café for breakfast.

Those attending were Sarah Bryceson, Edna Wiltfong, Doris Woodward, Leanna Christensen, Barbara Riley Hunt, Cherry Hall, Ila Mae Storm, Donna Bahr, Bobbi Thompson, Rose Molitor and Anna Belle Lizer.

Sept. 16 the Community of Christ ladies aid went to a Missouri Valley restaurant for lunch and the craft store afterwards. En route home they stopped and toured a house of Larry Stevens that he had furnished with antique furniture. Women attending were Karen Christensen, Marylin Mumm, Sheri Sherer, Anna Belle Lizer, Doris Woodward, Jenny Sherer, Hazel Alton and Lila Hinkel.

Colleen Leif of Omaha was a weekend visitor of Doris Woodward and attended the Woodward reunion.

The annual Woodward reunion was held Sept.19 at the Pisgah City Park with 36 attending. Collection of

money was taken with a total of $105 received to help for siding the shelter house.

Jim and Joy Carson of Pisgah and Janette Herzberg of Atlantic went to Sedalia, Mo., for a visit with their sister Leta Price.

Weber cousins held a reunion Sept. 11 at Missouri Valley. Those attending were, Mrs. Darlene Coleman of Yucaipa, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hall of Vienna, W.Va., Mrs. Glenna Reynolds, Ralston, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. Duane Weber, Cedar Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beutler, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Janet Saunders, Manilla; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Weber, Missouri Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mariner, Cedar Bluffs, Neb., Phillip Coleman and Heather of Pisgah, Janie Mann of Missouri Valley, Helen Mann, Pisgah. They spent the afternoon visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Weber of Missouri Valley.

Mrs. Darlene Coleman of Yucaipa, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hall of Vienna, W. Va., have been visiting with their families.

By Boyer Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever The last Saturday of October begins the annual Iowa pheasant season.

Many Iowans will walk afield with family, friends and canine companions in pursuit of our most popular game bird. With some good walking, a little luck and straight shooting, you or your party will be able to harvest a few roosters for the pot. Common questions hunters ask are, “How old is this bird?” or “Is it fork tender or does it need some time in the pressure cooker or crock pot?”

While there are many ways to age a bird, a very accurate way to age an October rooster is by examining their wing feathers. Stretch a wing outward from the bird’s body. See the 10 inner and the 10 outer most flight feathers? The outer feathers

are called “primaries,” and the tell the bird’s age.

Primaries are molted (replaced) in an orderly and timely manner. First, the inner most (shortest) primary, number one, drops out. When the new feather grows in, one’s spot, is half grown; number two drops out. When number one is three-fourths grown, two is half grown and three drops out. This sequence proceeds through all 10 primaries. During the first week of the hunting season, most young roosters are working on eight, nine and 10. If you get a wing gauge from your local conserva-

tion officer, it will use the length of the outer most growing primary to tell you the week the rooster hatched last spring. If eight, nine and 10 are fully grown, then that bird is over one year old, and many need the pressure cooker. There is no way to tell a one year bird from a two or three year bird.

On behalf of all the volunteers of Pheasants Forever across Iowa, we wish you and your party a safe and successful opener.

We hope you are able to enjoy this time honored Iowa tradition and hopefully introduce a youth to our wonderful hunting heritage.

To learn more about Pheasants Forever in your area, visit www.iowapheasantsforver.org, or contact chapter vice-president Dan Reed at 402-659-4951.

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Community

October 20, 2010

Conservation is on the election ballot Nov. 2 Understanding Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy Amendment

By Connie Betts, Naturalist, Harrison County Conservation Board As voters head to the polls this November, they will have several important decisions to make including an amendment to Iowa’s constitution called Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy.

Here are some facts and information for voters to better understand how it would affect their lives, Harrison County and all of Iowa.

The Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund would provide a permanent, dedicated and accountable funding mechanism for protection of water quality, conservation of agricultural soils and improvement of natural areas in Iowa, including fish and wildlife habitat. If passed, it has the potential of providing an additional $150 million dollars a year for conservation in Iowa.

The money would not come from a tax increase, but from allocating 3/8 of

one cent from sales tax revenue the next time the Iowa Legislature approves a sales tax increase.

Based on need and priorities, the money raised would be divided into several different areas.

• Agriculture and Land Stewardship: $30 million to meet the demand for the soil conservation and watershed protection programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This money would provide additional technical assistance to soil and water conservation districts, develop a stream bank and buffer stabilization project, initiate a statefunded CRP-type program and start a tillage management incentives program to assure adequate crop residue levels in areas impacted by demand for cellulosic ethanol production. This new money would be used to support environmental, agricultural and livestock stewardship.

• Natural Resources

Management: $35 million for identified needs in state parks, state preserves, wildlife areas, state forests, wildlife habitats, wildlife diversity programs, access for hunting and other recreational activities, technical assistance from forestry, fisheries and wildlife biologists through private landowner programs and incentives, water trails, river and stream programs, natural resources outreach including natural history interpretation in the parks and natural areas, angling opportunities, conservation law enforcement, recreational safety programs and others.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is the state agency charged with conserving and enhancing Iowa’s natural resources and providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities.

• Resources Enhancement and Protection: an additional $20 million to meet

demands of the REAP program. This program provides funds for projects that enhance our natural, cultural, educational and recreational resources across all of the state.

• Local Conservation Partnership Program: $20 million for habitat protection and conservation, infrastructure needs, conservation education and nature interpretation at the local level. Dedicating these funds is part of a strategic effort to best address conservation needs in local communities.

Funds would be made available through grants to county conservation boards ($12 million), nongovernmental organizations ($5 million), and cities ($3 million).

• Watershed Protection: $20 million to improve and encourage a watershed approach to solving water quality environmental problems. Watershed protection includes encouragement of watershed groups, targeted projects, wetland

restoration, and runoff filtration management techniques.

• Trails: $15 million for the addition of new hiking, walking, biking, and water trails, and maintenance of existing trails. At this time, Iowa’s trails are owned and managed by various entities such as county conservation boards, the state, cities, and non-profit organizations. These state investments in trails will be able to leverage additional federal, local, and private funds.

• Lakes Restoration: $10 million additional for lake restoration needs. Local involvement and watershed protection are essential components of all successful lake restoration projects.

This plan is the result of three years of research and legislative work. More than 90 percent of Iowa’s legislators voted “yes” twice to create the enabling legislation in 2008 and 2009.

Results of a survey conducted in 2008 show that

90 percent of Iowans say protecting land, water and recreational opportunities is critical to the state’s economic vitality and 75 percent support increased funding for those purposes.

Currently, money dedicated to conservation in Iowa ranks near the bottom, 47th out of 50 states.

Neighboring states that have passed similar legislation includes Missouri and Minnesota, along with Johnson County, Iowa.

After the list of candidates on the ballot, Question #1 will be about the amendment. The exact language on the ballot will read: Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy amendment “creates a dedicated trust fund for the purposes of protecting and enhancing water quality and natural areas in the State including parks, trails, and fish and wildlife habitat, and conserving agricultural soils.”

Learn more about Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy at w w w. i o w a c o n s e r v a tion2010.org.

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Judgment Amount, $119,257.86; Costs, $461.25; Accruing Costs, $4,526.00 plus sheriff; Interest, 7.0% from 6-6-10 plus $9,158.07; Date, Aug. 4, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Theodore R. Boecker. 42-2

Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.” The storm water discharge will e from the project lagoon site to the Soldier River located in NE ¼, Section 14, T81, R44, Harrison County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: surface flow to the Solider River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th

Legals PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14219 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OR APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORENE F. MINSHALL, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LORENE F. MINSHALL, Deceased, who died on or about 31st day of August, 2010: You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of September, 2010, the last will and testament of LORENE F. MINSHALL, deceased, bearing date of the 29th day of March, 1961, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that John N. Minshall was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 1st day of October, 2010.

John N. Minshall, Exector of Estate 3824 W. Villa Theresa Dr. Glendate, AZ 85308 Eileen Meadows, Executor of Estate 1206 Eastwood Ln. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Alan J. Anderson, ICIS PIN No: 28 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Altwegg & Anderson Address: 110 North 2nd Ave.,

ning North 100 feet to an iron pin; thence running East 179 feet to the West right-of-way line of County Road to an iron pin; thence running South 100 feet along the West right-of-way line of County Road to the point of beginning; containing 0.43 acres, more or less AND Beginning at a point 370.4 feet North and 33 feet West of the center of Section 30, Township 79 North, Range 44 West, Harrison County, Iowa; thence running West 179 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 30 feet to an iron pin; thence running East 179 feet to the West right-of-way line of County Road to an iron pin, thence running North 30 feet along the West rightof-way line of County Road to the point of beginning Now known as Lot Four (4), Block One (1), Four R addition to the City of Modale, Harrison County, Iowa.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 603 N. MAIN ST., MODALE, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Nov. 5, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $102,935.87; Costs, $285.00; Accruing Costs, $1,556.31 plus sheriff; Interest, 8.99% from 6-1810 on $88,514.57 plus $11,989.69; Date, Aug. 4, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Camille R. Hawke.

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STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028760 Special Execution PLAINTIFF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) MARY E. VANDEMARK, RUSSELL A. VANDEMARK 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 the defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: A parcel of land located in part of the SE1/4 of Section1, Township 79 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Harrison County, Iowa, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section1; thence N 00 degrees 00’ 00” E along a portion of the East line of the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 1 a distance of 459.12 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 00 degrees 00’ 00” E continuing along the East line

of said SE1/4SW1/4 and the centerline of a county road a distance of 290.98 feet; thence S 88 degrees 18’ 22” W a distance of 248.53 feet; thence S 03 degrees 48’ 30” E a distance of 59.40 feet; thence S 26 degrees 07’ 42” W a distance of 112.79 feet; thence N 87 degrees 57’ 33” W a distance of 63.17 feet; thence S 02 degrees 33’ 44” E a distance of 95.66 feet; thence S 33 degrees 59’ 01” E a distance of 106.13 feet; thence N 89 degrees 05’ 53” E a distance of 47.58 feet; thence N 01 degrees 02’ 04” E a distance of 54.59 feet; thence S 86 degrees 57’ 38” E a distance of 237.83 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel excludes presently established county road right-ofway and is subject to all easements of records. Note: The East line of the SW!/4 of Section 1 is assumed to bear N 00 degrees 00’ 00” E for this description.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 2289 NORTON AVENUE, LOGAN, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Nov. 5, 2010; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemp-

Street, Des Moines, IA 503190034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE City of Pisgah, Iowa plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge

For Scheduling Appointments Call 712-642-9347

Logan, Iowa 51546.

Date of second publication 20 day of October, 2010.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028729 Special Execution PLAINTIFF BANK OF THE WEST, A CALIFORNIA BANKING CORPORATION VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) LARRY K. MENSCHING, SPOUSE OF LARRY K. MENSCHING, PARTIES IN POSSESSION. As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4NW1/4) in Section Thirty (30), Township Seventy-Nine (79) North, Range Forty-four (44) West of the 5th P.M., Harrison County,

PUBLIC NOTICE

CHET CULVER For Governer

Norma CORET For Supervisor

OPHTHALMOLOGY Michael Feilmeier, M.D..........................................Oct. 19

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

Russ KURTH For Supervisor

ORTHOPEDICS Thomas Atteberry, M.D...............1st, 3rd, 5th Thurs A.M, 2nd & 4th Thurs. all day PODIATRY John Weremy, DPM.....................................Oct. 14 & 28 Indergit Panesar, M.D.....................................Oct. 7 & 21

TOM MILLER For Attorney General

UROLOGY Larry Siref, M.D............................................Oct. 11 & 25

JON MURPHY For State Auditor

MAMMOGRAPHY..............................Monday thru Friday

Heather EDNEY ForCounty Treasurer

MATT CAMPBELL For Congress

Jennifer MUMM For CountyAttorney

ROXANNE CONLIN For U.S. Senate

PAID FOR BY THE HARRISON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY - RENEE HACK, TREASURER

MOBILE NUC MED........................................Oct. 4 & 18 .

PT/OT......................................Mon.-Fri........642-2179 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.............................642-2045 Judith Benson, Psych ARNP Nancy Cyr LISW, Rebecca Eilers, LISW

Classifieds HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Part time. General computer knowledge and construction background helpful. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resemue to: Phil, P.O. Box 9, Woodbine, IA 51579.

Qualified candidates must have demonstrated automotive service management experience. Motivated in leadership skills & ability to preserve customer service satisfaction. Both positions have unlimited growth opportunity and full benefit package. Plus the benefits of small town life with accessibility to the city. Send resume to: w o l fa u t o @ e m b a r q mail.com or apply person at Wolf Auto Center, Kimball & ask for Mike or Wade. (308) 235-3697

HELP WANTED: Looking for a Change From Your Fast Pace?

Wanted! Certified GM Techs and Service manager at our Kimball location. GM techs: Experience a plus but will train the right person. Sign on bonus, tool allowance or moving expenses for the right individual. Service manager: Seeking a qualified professional leader to join our team.

HELP WANTED: Part time Office Assistant.

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

Exceptional math and writing skills required.

Computer skills are essential for this 3 day per week position.

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

HELP WANTED: Motel maintenance experienced, must have own tools and pickup truck send resume to EJ Rath Inc., 206 East Erie, Missouri Valley, IA 51555.

will be accepted until November 3, 2010.

HELP WANTED: Gering Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Business Manager (Certified Public Accountants will be given preference) Application materials may be accessed at www.geringschools.net Current open positions are listed on our website. If the position you are looking for isn’t open, you may apply to the consortium by clicking on “start an application for employment”, located just under our open listings.

EOE MCAN

LOST LOST: Dog. Lost Oct. 8 in the Logan country area. Male, black lab that is 3 years old.

Jaxon is his name. If found please call 402917-4877. REWARD OFFERED

NOTICE NOTICE: Iowa Permit to Carry Class Nov.

15th in Council Bluffs, $50. For more info, email paul@shootingsafely.com OWL

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Nice 2, could be 3 bedroom ranch house, main floor laundry, full basement, detached 1 car garage. 22 - 8th St., Woodbine, Call 712647-2517

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Nebraska Winter Coat, L, $80.

Nebraska Lightweight Jacket M - $50. Dodge Motorsport coat M, $75. All only worn 2 or 3 times 712-647-3145.

FOR SALE: 1968 International 1600 Grain truck, 16 ft. box, good tires, good hoist 647-3250 or 592-9017 BEST OFFER. FOR SALE: Nordic track treadmill, only a month old. Works perfectly. 1-10 mph, 10 inclines, ipod jack with speakers, $700. Call 644-2247.

GARAGE SALE 421 E. Erie, Missouri Valley, IA For information on all area listings go to: www.npdodge.com

REDUCED!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING

2525 Hwy. 127

2011 Perry Trail

3bed, 2 bth, 1,600 sf 1 acre, 4 car gar.

4 Bdfm, 2 bth, 2274 sf, 12 acres

Logan $121,500

Woodbine $219,000

a

131 W. 4th St.

2970 Par 5 Trl.

1 bdrm, 1 bth, 942 sf, 1 car gar., NEW LISTING

3 Bdr, 2.5 baths, 3,302 sf GOLF COURSE

Logan

REDUCED!

$55,000

Woodbine $259,000

NEW LISTING

2041 Tama Trail

702 Court Beautiful

3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 car Acreage, 14 acres m/l REDUCED

Victorian built in 1898, 4 bed, 3 bth, 2+ car, 3430 sf, 120x180’ lot

Woodbine $129,000

Dunlap

113 N. 3rd Ave.

1019 Skyline Drive

Commercial Building or Residence,

$197,000

Logan

3 bed, 2.25 bth, ,2 car 3,667 sf

$120,000

Logan

$229,000

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

PUBLIC AUCTION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17th ***12:00 (noon) 2509 205th St., Logan, Iowa From Logan go north on Highway 127 to Morgan Ave., then watch for signs.

Having sold my home and moving the following items must be sold.

HOUSEHOLD Small chest freezer Mircrowaves Whirlpool washer & dryer Wood dressers/chest of drawers Full bed/ cedar chest Coffee tables (one with glass top) End tables/glass shelving Maple glider chair/rocking chair Grandfather Clock/lamps T.V.’s Loveseat/library bookcase Electric fireplace/Wood burning Stove Oak computer desk with chair Curio cabinet/lighted book cases Exercise equipment/bikes Patio table w/6 chairs & umbrella

TOOLS Drills/jig saws/right angle grinders Hand orbit sander/hand saws Craftsman gas weed eater Craftsman table saw/escape ladder Craftsman electric blower Electric chain saw/sledges/axes 16” Craftsman chain saw Electric tree trimmer chain saw Craftsman Miter saw/shop Vac Metal parts cabinet/saw horses Halogen work lights with stand Power washer/hose reel/cabinets Craftsman self propelled mower CraftsGopman 17” rear tined tiller Ryobi Mulchers Push Mowers (one self propelled)

John Deere 20 HP 48” deck lawn mower Plus many, many misc., items too numerous to list!!!

Missouri Valley, Iowa Rex Gochenour 642-3370 Craig Gochenour 256-4897 Terms: Cash or good check day of sale. Proper I.D. required to register. All items sell where is/as is. All items must be paid for before being removed. No guaranties implied by auctioneers or owners. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR THEFTS. Go to www.gochenourauctioneering.com to see pictures and full listing.

Auction held at home, 721 Glen Rd, Logan, IA 721 Glen Rd, Logan, IA Legal Description: Lot 1 SESE 1379-43 921 f.s.f. ranch home w/ 15x24 detached garage on large 66x243 (.37 acre) lot.

Taxes: $1038, prorated to date of closing.

Large Beautiful lot with lots of mature trees! Home needs remodeling, but would make a great investment or starter home! Home will be open Sunday October 17th from 12 – 1pm.

Terms: 10% down day of auction to be held in Ed Spencer Real Estate Trust Account. Seller to provide clear and marketable title and deed at closing. Closing to be on or before November 24th, 2010. Bid is not subject to financing, so have your financing arranged prior to auction. Home being sold in its as-is, where – is condition. For more information contact Ed Spencer at 402-510-3276.

APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS

Pull out couch – like new

Coolers

Refrigerator

Pull out loveseat – like new

Gas Stove

Rakes

Microwave

Fishing Poles

Washer

Tackle Box

Dryer

Lawn Ornaments

Trimble Bed 3 – End Tables Kitchen Table w/6 chairs Entertainment Center

Stereo

ANTIQUES

GLASSWARE

TOOLS

Phonograph flumes

Many knick-knacks

Band Saw

Dishes

Suitcase

Figurines

Saws

Pots/Pans

Light Fixtures

Corningware

Hand Tools

Glasses

Woodstove Base

HOUSEHOLD

Plates Coffee Pot

Terms: Cash Day of sale.

Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents, not responsible for items left on the premises after auction.

Ercal M. Lebarge, Owner Spencer Auction Company 322 E 7th St, Logan, IA 712-644-2151 or 402-510-3276 www.edspencer.com

Brooms Garbage Containers

GARAGE SALE: fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

909 Weare

Street, Woodbine.

GARAGE SALE: Huge inside fall & winter sale continues: Added 1,000’s of more items. Fri. & Sat., Oct. 22 and 23, 9 to 3.

Missouri Valley City Park, commercial building. Too many boxes left, must get rid of: holiday decor galore, housewares, toys, baby stuff, home decor, sportscards, collectibles, old items, new and like new. verything for fall and winter. It was big last weekend, just as big this weekend. No junk.

Priced to sell.

CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: II want to say thank you to everyone for the gifts, cards, food, flowers, phone calls, prayers and to the hairdresser that took care of my customers while I was gone. A great BIG thank you goes to my husband and daughter for the wonderful care you gave me. I couldn’t have made it without you! Thank you, God bless you all. Love, Connie Mohn

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Can we COUNT on you? If you like dealing with numbers, this is the job for you, Duties include accounts receivable, collections procedures, billing, accounts payable, and payroll.

Accounting degree or experience required. Medicare/Medicaid experience preferred. Strong communication skills to interact with staff and families. Comp pay/benefits. Full-time.

WESTMONT CARE CENTER 314 South Elm Logan, IA 51546 Apply in person or fax letter/resume to: Cecil 712-644-3509 or call 712-644-2922 or email hrdept@lantisnet.com EOE

The Harrison County Homemaker Agency has an opening for a Part-Time Home Care Aide. Qualifications include a CNA certificate, valid driver’s license, and a dependable auto. Requires flexibility in work times and the ability to work independently. Competitive Wages.

Call Kathy at (712) 644-3437

Logan Herald-Observer 11 October 20, 2010 STATEWIDES FRANCHISE BUSINESS FOR SALE!!

Established for 3 years.

Will Train. Nets 100K can operate from anywhere. $4400 down.

Call Jerry 1-800-4188250 www.psgcreditrepair.biz (INCN) For Sale: New Timberline Hydraulic Tree Shear – will cut 14” trees, rotate and cut into firewood. Call John at 712-374-3366 for more info. (INCN) HELP WANTED- MISCELLANEOUS Between High School and College? Over 18? Drop that entry level position. Earn what you’re worth!!!

Travel w/Successful Young Business Group. Paid Training.

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n , Lodging Provided. 1877-646-5050. (INCN)

HVAC Must have 2+ yrs commercial exp, Iowa Mech. License, Valid D/L, Drug Free.

Call 515-251-4998 (INCN) HELP WANTEDTRUCK DRIVER REGIONAL CDL DRIVERS NEEDED! Gordon Trucking, Inc. Immediate Openings!

Consistent Miles & Time Off! Full Benefits, 401k. We have lots of f r e i g h t ! www.TEAMGTI.com 888-832-6484. (INCN) Reefer & Flatbed Drivers Needed!

Experienced drivers & Class A commercial students welcome!

Incredible Freight network offers plenty of

miles! Call Prime today: 1-800-2770 2 1 2 www.primeinc.com (INCN)

Diesel Mechanics Ryder is hiring experienced Diesel Technicians in Cedar Falls. $2,000 sign-on bonus!

1st & 2nd Shifts.

Tuesday Saturday.

Visit ryder.jobs EOE (INCN) HELP WANTEDSKILLED TRADES Licensed Plumbers &

Follow my campaign for Harrison County Supervisor at www.normacoret.org Paid for by Coret for Harrison County Supervisor

DIETARY MANAGER Advance Your Career Full-time position in SNF. Responsible for over all operation of Dietary Dept.

Must prepare menus, cook, supervise, purchase food/supplies; conduct dietary assessments, write care plans, meet federal/state food/safety regulations and maintain dept. in a clean safe and sanitary manner. Prefer food service and sanitation experience.

WESTMONT CARE CENTER 314 South Elm Logan, IA 51546 Apply in person, mail original copy of resume or fax to: Cecil 712-644-3509 or call 712-644-2922 or email hrdept@lantisnet.com EOE

HELP WANTED • SEMI/TENDER TRUCK DRIVER Driving - Maintenance - NH3 Handling

Afternoon - 10:30 - 7

Full-time position with benefits or Part-time postion available.

COOK

Full-time position with benefits or Part-time position available.

We’re looking for dedicated and caring individuals with a strong work ethic to become part of the Rose Vista family.

If you take pride in your work and enjoy providing quality care to others, give us a call or stop by and fill out an application.

Excellent Benefit Package

• CUSTOM APPLICATOR For more information call Josh

Leinen, Inc. 712-743-2315 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.

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Logan Herald-Observer October 20, 2010

Sports

Panthers win cat fight with Griswold Tigers Oct. 15, 63-14 Nancy Voggesser For the Herald-Observer For the first time all season, the Logan-Magnolia Panthers found themselves on the losing side of the game after the first five minutes of the game with Griswold ticked away Oct. 15. Griswold started the game on offense and drove quite easily against the highly touted Lo-Ma defense, when quarterback Dillon Bates connected with Josh Ridlen on a fiveyard pass with 7:10 left in the first quarter. Chris Bates’ extra point attempt went sky-high and dropped just over the uprights. The Panthers found themselves at a 7-0 deficit.

The Panther offense came out with a vengeance, showing how much they disliked being on the bottom of the scoreboard. Less than a minute later, after good runs by Marrick Loftus and Dominic Snyder, Snyder broke free on a 59-yard touchdown run with 6:26 left in the quarter. Levi Ettleman’s kick was good to tie the game.

Griswold came out shaky in its next drive, recovering its own fumble and dealing with a sack by Caden McDonald before stalling on a three and out.

Nate Fender got the punt and returned it to the Griswold 45-yard line.

After a strong first down

run by Snyder, Loftus broke free to the left with 2:47 left in the first quarter to score on a 15-yard run.

Ettleman’s kick went straight through the uprights to put the Panthers on top where they like to be 14-7.

Griswold came back on offense on its own 20-yard line after Ettleman kicked the ball out of the end zone.

They couldn’t do much, especially when Nate Morton made a huge hit behind the line of scrimmage to force another punt to start the second quarter.

The Panthers started out with a fumble covered by Snyder, followed by big runs by Evan Mikels. With 10:09 left in the second quarter, Fender connected with Ettleman on a 51-yard passing touchdown.

Ettleman’s kick was good for a score of 21-7.

The game started to settle into familiar territory as Griswold tried to make something happen. They had one good run, but the runner was chased down

by Ettleman. Then Mikels forced a fumble covered by Travis Jones to set up the next scoring drive.

The Panthers’ next drive featured the running game with Zach Hatcher, Paul Hutson and Loftus getting the carrying duties. With 7:01 left in the half, Snyder pounded through on a oneyard touchdown run followed by a perfect Ettleman kick to move the score to 28-7.

The Panther defense got into the groove as they quickly stopped Griswold’s next drive.

The Panthers started the next drive at their own 41yard line. Loftus broke free on a huge 33-yard run, followed by a Snyder first down to set up an 11-yard passing touchdown from Fender to Ettleman with 3:11 left in the half.

Ettleman’s kick was good to make the score 35-7.

The Panthers were far from being done as the defense shut down the Tigers quickly to set up the next touchdown. On the first play of the Panthers’ drive, Loftus left various defenders in the dust as he sprinted for a 39-yard touchdown. Ettleman’s sure foot made the score 42-7.

Griswold took a three and out on their next drive.

After the Panthers took the field, Ettleman picked a perfect pass from Fender out from over the Tiger cornerback to take off for his next 59-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left in the half.

Griswold wasn’t done yet, either, when Garrett Muhlbauer took off downfield on a 66-yard sprint.

The only man faster than him on the field was Loftus who chased him down and saved the touchdown. On the next play, however, Dillon Bates connected again with Ridlen on a 9yard pass. Chris Bates’ kick bounced through the uprights to make the half-

Nate Morton tackles the Griswold ball carrier for a loss on the play in the second quarter.

Photo: Angela Winther time score 49-14, ensuring the clock would run in the second half.

The Panthers starred the next half with Troy Sodders returning the kickoff to the Griswold 45-yard line.

Snyder got the first call to carry the ball up the middle 17-yards followed by a huge Mikels 33-yard run to the five yard line. A Griswold penalty put the ball on the two and a half yard line where Snyder took the ball across the goal line. Ettleman kept up his perfect streak on the night to make the score 56-14.

The Tigers went back to their passing game, but big

play by Dillon Miller and Quin Mann slowed them down. Jacob Winther then tipped the next pass to set up a fourth and four and the Tigers chose to go for it.

It was a bad idea, as Bates was taken down by McDonald far in the backfield.

Lo-Ma’s next drive was probably their least productive of the entire season.

Although Snyder made a few positive yards, this was the first three and out on the Panthers’ season.

Griswold took over, but was unable to get anywhere on the defense of Winther and Miller and were forced

to punt.

Lo-Ma’s next drive brought the last seven points of the game when Hutson broke free for a five-yard touchdown run with 2:11 left in the game.

Ettleman’s kick made the score 63-14.

That could have been the end of the game, but the Tigers had one last drive to put together. They went to their passing game to try to get seven more points on the scoreboard, but a key interception by senior Dane Charbonneau ended the game with a Panther win on senior’s night.

Panthers end regular season on high Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer The Lo-Ma volleyball team ended its regular season with victories over West Monona, Whiting and Boyer Valley to give the Lady Panthers a record of 16 wins and 9 losses.

Oct. 7, the Panthers headed to Onawa to play the West Monona Spartans.

Game one was marked with several long volleys with Lo-Ma being very successful keeping the serving on their side of the court.

The Panthers won game one 25-13. Game two was much of the same as Lo-Ma won 25-17. In game three, the Spartans battled the Panthers to the wire handing Lo-Ma it’s first loss of the night as West Monona won 25-23. Game four saw a refreshed Panther team simply dominate the Spartans. Lo-Ma kept the Spartans from mounting much of an offense as game four ended quickly with the Panthers winning 25-13.

For the night, game four was the exception as the first three games were hard fought on both sides of the court. The key to success for Lo-Ma this night was great technical play as the Panthers outperformed their opponent with a better ratio in the kill category as well as a 96 percent successful serving percentage.

Lo-Ma had 34 kills on the night led by Karen Hutson and Kylee Loftus with 14 and 7 respectively. Shelby Marquardt and Andrea Willard led the team with nine digs each. Abby Foutch and Kelsey Frisk were prefect again on the night in the serving category.

The next victims for the Panthers were the Whiting Lady Warriors Oct. 12. In game one and three, the Lady Panthers were never challenged by the Warriors as Lo-Ma won those two games by scores of 25-13

Lo-Ma seniors are flanked by their parents during the senior night recognition Oct. 14. From the left are seniors and their parents, Kelsey Frisk, Karen Hutson, Audrina Dickman, Kylee Loftus and Abby Foutch.

Photo: Angela Winther and 25-10. Game two, the Warriors showed some fight as Whiting kept the game close, but Willard played spoiler for Lo-Ma making several digs that kept Whiting points off the board and helped Lo-Ma secure a 25-19 win. For the night, Willard led the Panthers with 11 digs, Marquardt led the team with seven kills, followed

by Frisk and Hutson with five each.

Oct. 14, would mark LoMa’s final regular season match as the Lady Panthers faced the Boyer Valley Bulldogs. Prior to the match all of the senior Panthers were escorted to mid-court by their parents and honored before the hometown crowd. This year was especially emotional as Lo-Ma will lose a large group of seniors.

Honored were Abby Foutch, Kylee Loftus, Audrina Dickman, Karen Hutson and Kelsey Frisk.

In game one the Panthers faced a very energetic Bulldog team. Boyer Valley, behind the hard serving of Jessie Kroll and Victoria Kirk, kept game one close until a picture perfect bump-set-spike by the trio of Frisk, Foutch and Hutson put the ball in the

serving hands of Foutch.

Foutch put the game away as Lo-Ma took game one 25-16. Game two saw Boyer Valley jumping out to a two to seven lead. After a time out, called by coach Jacob Hedger, the Panthers came right back as Hutson’s overhand top serve proved to be difficult for the Bulldogs to return. Lo-Ma continued to build a lead and took game two, 25-17. Marching into game three, the Panthers built a nine-point lead early on behind the serving of Marquardt and Foutch. The game ended with Lo-Ma winning 25-18. Late in this game Hedger pulled his seniors out to a standing ovation.

“As a team we have really jelled toward the end of the season. We have shown marked improvement in our serving percentage and have built the confidence needed not to become frustrated when we are behind,” said coach Hedger. “For our seniors, this has been a great group of young lady’s and it’s been an absolute pleasure and privilege to be able to coach them.”

Next up for the Lady Panthers is the start of regional play, Oct. 19 at Missouri Valley.

Karen Hutson tips the ball in the game with Boyer Valley. Lo-Ma won all three matches.

Photo: Angela Winther