Logan 1-26-11

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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA

THE LOGAN

Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com JANUARY 26, 2011

VOLUME 127, ISSUE 4

SHORT TAKES LEGISLATIVE COFFEE A “Legislative Coffee” is set for 10 a.m., Jan. 29 at the Logan Community Center. Sen. James Seymour and Rep. Matt Windschitl will be available to update participants on issues at the Iowa Legislature and answer questions. The program is sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club and Logan Chamber of Commerce. Other coffees in Logan will be held Feb. 12 and March 12.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHILI FEED A chili feed will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 311 East Sixth Street in Logan. All you can eat.

Red chili, white chicken chili, corn bread, cinnamon rolls, salads, desserts. There is a fee.

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Logan-Magnolia elementary school officials remind parents who have a child who will be 5 years old before Sept. 15, 2011 that kindergarten roundup will be held April 7 and 8 at the elementary school. A parents’ night will be held at 7 p.m., April 5 in the elementary commons. Call the elementary school at 6442168 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP An Alzheimer’s support group will meet at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 1, at Longview, 1010 Longview Road, Missouri Valley in the asissted living dining room. Virginia Smith, Alegent Behavioral Services, will be speaking on communicating with the individual with dementia. Contact Marcia Pitt, Director of Social Services at 712-6422309 with questions.

Note - this is a change in date.

A “Friend Your Library” meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 26 for anyone interested in supporting and promoting the Logan Public Library.

Meet in the lower level meeting room of the library.

CRAFTERS NEEDED Crafters are needed for a craft fair Feb. 26 sponsored by the Logan United Methodist Women.

If interested call Harriett at 644-3276 or 6442592.

LEA seeks 8 percent increase

2010 Sheriff stats on par with 2009

Mary Darling Editor The initial 2011-2012 contract proposal from the Lo-Ma Education Association made to the school board Jan. 12, was a total package increase of “The meth labs investigated 4,605; Modale, 6,795; Mondamin, $267,300 or eight percent.

Mary Darling were dump sites that were discov- 9,555; Persia, 5,780 and Pisgah, The LEA proposal ered probably from a rolling meth 5,030. Time in Magnolia showed a requested that $267,300 be Editor lab from a car,” Harrison County significant increase in 2010 from distributed in the following According to the 2010 Harrison Sheriff Pat Sears said. “These items the 2,820 spent in 2009. Time in order: County Sheriff statistics released are very dangerous. Meth is still Mondamin was also up from the •Full payment of educarecently, no statistics for the year out there and the manufacturing of 7,450 spent in 2009. These figures tional stipends changed a significant amount the product is still down due to do not include incident investiga•Increase of the suppleexcept for the investigation of two regulating the ingredients needed tions, only patrol time. mental base to make it.”

The department spent 15,907 meth labs.

•Increase board contriMinutes spent patrolling rural The last time a meth lab was bution to cover insurance SEE STATISTICS investigated in Harrison County towns during 2010 included: increase for 2011-2012 Page 2 Little Sioux, 5,705; Magnolia, was in 2006 when there were three.

•Increase each employee’s salary by a percent raise once the first three areas are settled.

“Until we know what our rates for insurance will be, we are looking at all of these areas as a whole,” said LEA representative Trent Buckner. “We will break them down after we know what the insurance will cost.”

The proposal also Mike Brownlee included a change in the amount of money an World-Herald News Service employee receives for addiFor years, children have tional credit hours obtained been playing with Legos, after employment. The LEA requested that an employee building houses, planes, with a Bachelor’s Degree boats and more with the received $300 for every versatile toy and a little three credit hours; an imagination. employee that has between Students in Harrison 16 and 30 additional credit County used the blocks to hours, $330 for every three build a robot. credit hours earned. An Fourth- through eighthemployee with a Master’s graders from West Degree to receive an addiHarrison, Missouri Valley, tional $360 for each three Logan, Woodbine and credit hours earned.

Boyer Valley schools The LEA also requested worked in teams of up to 10 that a teacher in the district to build robots as part of the asked by an administrator FIRST Lego League. to serve as a substitute dur“The students absolutely ing a planning period to be love it,” said Kimberly reimbursed at per diem pay Nunez, a science teacher at for such an assignment.

West Harrison Elementary The Logan Brain Bots received second place overall team at the state championships on The proposal also and coach of the school’s the Iowa State campus Jan. 15. Members include, in front from the left, Lyndsie Powell, included the addition of a team.

Garret Thomson, Hayden Doiel; middle row, Jenny Stueve, Dakota Anderson, Kylan Straight, longevity schedule to the Money and guidance for each team came from the Kolby Morrison, Kennedy Gochenour, Abbie Carlson; in back, coach Cheri Kersten, Sydni SEE LEA Harrison County McIntosh, Brendan Sieck, Emma Powell, Katie Diggins and coach Lori Lockwood.

Page 2 Submitted photo Extension, which introduced the league to the “To see what all of these Students are given a basic from the Extension service. county three years ago. This young people can do, your motor piece, with each First, a panel of judges season the county had eight mouth just drops wide team using Legos to create a interviewed the teams. The teams, up from five last open. ‘Oh my, you’re only unique robot. second area involved each year, and three the first year, how old and you’re doing At events, teams were according to Dee Colwell this?’ It’s great,” Colwell judged in four competitive SEE LEGO LEAGUES with the extension. said.

Page 2 areas, according to a release

Logan FIRST LEGO teams place at state tournament

Pride Award deadline Espenmiller retires from HCCB after 22 years service January 31 Mary Darling Editor

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His years as a Harrison County Conservation Board member have shown John Espenmiller what people filled with passion and commitment can accomplish.

Espenmiller, Logan, just retired from the board after 22 years of service.

He joined in 1988 after then Conservation Board Director Tim Sproul asked if he would be interested in completing the term of a member that had resigned.

“I didn’t know too much

Espenmiller about it,” Espenmiller said.

Sproul explained to him that the board had the responsibility for the parks and recreation areas in the county and was involved in

conservation work and preservation of the natural and historic areas in the county.

“I went in as a real novice,” Espenmiller said.

He did have a degree from Iowa State University in horticulture with an emphasis in turf grass management and a background as a superintendent of a golf course in Chicago.

On the board at the time were Cyril Ruffcorn of Mondamin, Mervin Skinner of Little Sioux and Floyd Nielsen of Pisgah.

“They are all gone now, but what struck me early on

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SEE ESPENMILLER The recognition event Page 2 will be held in March.

was the passion they had for the job. They weren’t there just sitting in a chair occupying a position,” Espenmiller said. “They were committed to the county. One of the most gratifying things over the years was to meet people with such passion.”

Other board members who have continued that commitment and passion are Gene Christensen of Persia, Fred Cooper, Mondamin, Dwayne Walker, Woodbine, Maggie Rains, Pisgah, Pat Perry, Little

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From the Front

STATISTICS: 2010 LEGO LEAGUES: Place at tourney LEA: Makes FROM PAGE 1 total duty hours in 2010.

There were 166 speeding citations issued, down from 268 in 2009.

Other statistics recorded for 2010 include: Speeding citations issued, 166; no drivers license, 22; OWI, 36; failure to control, 51; no insurance, 35; no registration, 34; seat belt violations, 69; warnings issued, 503; 59 accidents that involved animals; six fatalities and four hit and runs.

The department investigated 55 alarms; 32 assaults; 37 burglaries; 48 criminal mischief incidents; three deaths; seven disorderly conduct reports; four domestic arrests; one drug arrest; 20 felony arrests; 30 harassment complaints and four sexual assaults.

The statistics showed that burglaries investigated were down from the 55 investigated in 2009 and assaults up from 24 in 2009.

There were 72 thefts investigated; 37 trespassing incidents; 12 minor in possession complaints; 19 custody disputes and a total of 139 incident reports compared to 212 in 2009.

The department served a total of 1,363 civil papers and completed 252 transportations of inmates.

The total mileage for the year for the sheriff‘s department was 181,216 with 10,806 gallons of gas used.

The jail handled a total of 70 male inmates and 22 female inmates during the year.

Revenue for the department came from a variety of sources including carry permits issued, sheriff sales, papers served, service fees, county room and board paid, work release permits and out-of-county room and board.

There were a total of 621 carry permits issued in 2010 compared to 560 in 2009. The department held 36 sheriff sales, up from 31 the previous year. A total of 3,232 papers were served, compared to 2,998 in 2009.

Service fees increased to $30,838.88, from $27,234.51 last year and mileage charges for serving papers totaled $15,625.44 up from $14,548.20 in 2009.

County room and board, work release permits and out-of-county room and board brought in a total of $65,579.04 to the department, a large increase from the 2009 total of $46,608.47. Revenue for the year totaled $116,988.63, an increase of $22,778.56 from 2009.

“We have felt a little from the cuts this year as our budget is approved a year at a time,” Sears said.

“So if you are low on money you make adjustments and do without. It is challenging with the increased costs of vehicle maintenance, repairs and gas prices as driving is a large part of our job.”

FROM PAGE 1 team researching a topic within the overall theme of the competition and presenting their findings.

The final two areas involved the successful completion and programming of a robot, along with maneuvering the robots through a number of prescribed tasks on a pre-determined course.

“On a computer they program the robot to do the tasks. Once they push the button to start their program, they can’t touch the robot,” Colwell said. “The robot has to do the things it’s programmed to do.”

Each task completed is worth points, with some tasks worth more than others, Colwell said.

The teams began preparing for the competition in September. Two Logan teams and a Woodbine team traveled to the state competition in Ames on Jan. 15.

The FIRST Lego League named thusly for the nonprofit FIRST organization, a sponsor of the league, and the toy manufacturer theme this school year is “Body Forward,” which focused on biomedical engineering skills.

For the research portion, teams were required to present a project relating to an organ, according to Lori Lockwood of Logan Elementary.

Lockwood coached the Brain Bots team of fifth-graders from the school and also helped coach the Steve Liverlovers

team of fourth- through seventh-graders.

Her Brain Bots team chose the central nervous system for the presentation.

In looking at how to protect the nervous system, the Brain Bots studied the padding in the helmets used by military personnel -primarily the fact that the helmets had no padding.

Through a few research trips to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the team of students chose polystyrene, a lightweight foam, as the perfect choice to help prevent brain injuries to soldiers.

The students placed second in the research category for their work.

Overall, the Brain Bots scored 95 out of a possible 400 points, an amount that Lockwood lauded for a team of fifth graders with no previous FIRST Lego League or robotics experience.

“From where we started, it’s incredible what they’ve accomplished,” she said.

“Ninety-five points is a lot for the level they started at.”

Beyond that, Lockwood added, while the competition of the event was important, it wasn’t the No. 1 priority.

“For the FIRST Lego League, it’s not about the winning,” she said. “It’s about the process.”

That process, Nunez said, is helping students grow in many ways.

“It’s not just playing with Legos,” she said. “They’re learning teamwork skills,

doing in-depth research, being able to stand up in front of people and speak.

It’s engineering, programming and thinking outside the box.”

The West Harrison team advanced to state last year but was not given the chance this year. The area’s December regional competition in Sioux City was cancelled because of inclement weather, with a random selection system choosing the teams advanced to the state event.

Justice, though, came in the form of an invitation to the Nebraska state meet.

The meet, on Feb. 19 in Ashland, had an open slot and the West Harrison team, along with a second team from Woodbine, was welcome to compete.

“We’re looking forward to the chance,” Nunez said.

The Harrison County Extension is holding a FIRST Lego League jamboree on Jan. 26 at the Logan Community Center to showcase the work of all five schools.

Logan fifth-grade Brain Bots member Kennedy Gochenour said she’s looking forward to showing off her team’s robot again. The 11-year-old said the project was fun and she enjoyed working with her friends and the teamwork that it engendered.

“And working on robotics, learning how to program a robot,” Gochenour said. “Also, it was fun to learn new stuff and research stuff I didn’t know about.

Proposal FROM PAGE 1 extra-curricular pay schedule. For four or five years with an activity, a two percent increase would be earned; six to seven years, a three percent; eight and nine years, four percent; and 10 years and beyond, five percent.

The Logan-Magnolia School Board will give its response to the LEA at a later date.

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ESPENMILLER: Retires as member of Harrison County Conservation Board Sioux, Dean McIntosh, Missouri Valley and Kim Nunez, Mondamin.

“It’s been very enjoyable to get to know these people.

They are outstanding board members,” Espenmiller said. “They are dedicated and passionate about their conservation work. It’s a credit to Tim for identifying good partners.”

Espenmiller also praised Sproul.

“It’s neat to have been a part of an organization headed by Tim. I can’t really imagine anyone that’s more passionate about their work than Tim Sproul.

He also commended the others that work or have worked for the conservation board such as Scott Nelson, Byron Vennink, Sol Mohn,

Connie Betts and Pam Cates before her.

“I just marvel at their dedication to their work. It’s not just a job to them,” he said. “They are so committed, that’s why the program is so successful.”

Highlights over his 22 years on the board include expansions and land acquisitions and the relationships Sproul established with various partners.

“That allowed us to work together to get things done,” Espenmiller said.

“Tim helped bring in hundreds of thousands if not millions in grants to help us expand our programs. The vast majority of the people in the county don’t realize how fortunate we were to have Tim. He could have left Harrison County any-

time for a job paying two or three times more, but his heart was in Harrison County.”

Espenmiller said he really came to respect that.

“Most people in conservation work don’t do it for the money,” he said.

Other accomplishments Espenmiller is proud of include the continued development of Wilson Lake recreation area.

“It’s very gratifying. We added acreage to it, improved the campground, added restroom/showers and the camping cabins. It’s now a destination park for people in a 50-mile radius.

Over half the people that stay there come from outside Harrison County,” Espenmiller said.

He also listed the acquisi-

tion of the Old Town nature area south of Missouri Valley, marsh areas on the Missouri bottom and the Harrison County Museum/Welcome Center.

“That changed from a small museum and cider stand to an Iowa Welcome Center and then added the Lincoln Highway project and is part of the Loess Hills Scenic Byways. Oh, the work that Tim had to put in getting that off the drawing board to the DOT and to the agencies. It’s an outstanding facility, a real jewel,” he said.

This past summer Harrison County co-hosted the Iowa Association of Counties Conservation State Convention with Pottawattamie County.

“We received tremen-

dous compliments from the people around the state, the DNR, directors like Tim and board members about the Willow Lake area and museum,” Espenmiller said. “It’s a credit to Tim.” In the end, the ideas, legwork, paper work and partnerships start and end with Tim and his staff, he said.

“The board by law has to approve and give input, but Tim’s staff are the ones with their feet on the ground doing the leg work,” Espenmiller said.

He also cited the terrific cooperation from the Board of Supervisors during his years on the board.

“There is no instance where they weren’t supportive,” he said. “Tim

built close relationships with the supervisors and they supported what we were doing. Also, anytime we needed heavy equipment Harrison County Engineer Tom Stoner went out of his way to help us.

He was invaluable to the conservation board.”

Scott Nelson, who has been with the conservation board for 15-years has stepped up to the plate as Sproul’s replacement.

“He will do a good job,” Espenmiller said. “He’s been there a long time.”

“It’s been a great experience. I’m really going to miss working with the people on the board and staff. I learned so much and I’m taking away much more from the board than what I brought to it.”

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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.

Aging is a good thing- when you’re a piece of cheese Watching the belly dancer in a Greek restaurant, dancing around in ways I’m sure would bring serious damage to my body, I resolved to the fact I’m older than I think I am – especially since we were there to celebrate my daughter’s 30th birthday.

I’m having a hard time wrapping myself around the fact that she’s 30. Mom always said time goes by faster as you age and apparently she was right because it doesn’t seem that long ago when the girls were making tents in the front room pretending to be grown-ups in their own homes.

Now it’s my turn to pretend as I try to keep the memories alive of when they thought mom was the only one who knew the secret to life’s mysteries.

Back to the Greek restaurant before I get all teary eyed and can’t finish this column.

Everyone has a “trick” of sorts that they show off to friends and family. Some have the knack of turning their eyelids inside out, while others make their tongues flip sideways. I bet you’re sitting on the edge of your seat, anxious to find out what special trick I possess.

It’s what the belly dancer does. No, not the dancing and definitely not the stomach movements – since mine does a dance of its own much like that of a Jello-O Jiggler. The click-click of the cymbals tied onto the belly dancer’s fingers is my trick, except I don’t need them to be strapped on, as apparently I have sticky fingers.

Placing two coins together, holding them with just my index finger and thumb, I can click them together constantly, without letting them fall. It’s the only talent I have, although it doesn’t come in handy in my profession.

The artistic abilities that started with grandma and then continued onto mom and then began again with my sister must have run out by the time I was born. Grandma could paint anything, whether on canvas or plaster and with either hand. She was ambidextrous and said it was because her teachers wouldn’t let her be left-handed when she was in school. Mom followed suit, and although my sister doesn’t paint, she can sew.

For Christmas we made each other gifts. I made her a hodge podge scrapbook that looked like a first grade project. She made me an awesome shirt and jacket that looked like it was purchased from a department store.

Unfortunately the artistic gene didn’t skip a generation so that one of my girls could claim to be a painter. They both make up for it by being the most beautiful and intelligent women I know. Sure I’m biased – but that’s what moms do.

Watching my 30-year-old take center stage as we toasted her with some kind of blue drink that tasted and smelled like window washer fluid, her talent is clear – a friend to all – whether human or animal.

I’m retiring the coin trick as I recently learned something new. It’s called, “getting really close to going over the hill.”

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Snow Eater Meteorologists have had trouble forecasting storms this winter. Early on, some guessed that the Northern Plains, southern Canada and the Pacific Northwest would have a brutal winter while the South would tend to be warm and dry. Our part of the country would average near or below normal, but would experience extremes of warmth and cold. We also had the risk of a disastrous ice storm. Last year was an El Nino season, but it behaved in unexpected ways to give us an historically severe winter. This year’s La Nina is also not performing completely as expected.

In December, high pressure over Greenland blocked the normal progression of storms and air masses while it sent wave after wave of cold air and storms to western Europe.

As a result, storms approaching the heartland struck the equivalent of a brick wall which forced them to move north or south to get around the mountain of cold air over the Atlantic. That combined with a high pressure area that cut off moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, gave us mostly a series of small storms instead of the habitual heavy snows of last winter. It also fooled computers

as they tracked the storms’ progress.

A notable example was the New Year’s Eve storm.

Forecasters thought it would move too far north to affect us with more than some drizzle and a few days of milder temperatures.

Each computer run brought the storm farther south and the upper level low finally set up residence in central Nebraska. The dynamic storm could have given us a blizzard or the crippling ice storm some seasonal prognosticators had envisioned.

Instead, it had to use a scant amount of locally available moisture combined with what it had brought from the Pacific. Two low pressure centers were along the Arctic front.

They first moved through southeast Nebraska across Harrison County with a central pressure around 2900. It was so strong, it gathered warm dry air in Texas and created a snow eater as it surged north. Spring like temperatures in the high 50’s and 60’s brought golfers out as most golf courses in Omaha and other cities opened for business. Meanwhile, a 100 miles to the northwest, temperatures fell to near 10 degrees and heavy snow combined with wind to cre-

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

By Jim Perley Logan Herald-Observer Columnist jperley@iowatelecom.net ate a few hours of near blizzard conditions. Of course, the false spring soon ended as a shifting wind brought low clouds and falling temperatures.

On New Year’s Eve, the second and stronger storm moved northeast along the front which stalled over central Iowa. It pulled a tremendous mass of warm air overhead and 130 mile per hour winds overhead created thunderstorm like convection. A line of near thunderstorms moved rapidly northeast from Kansas with heavy sleet and a few big snow flakes which reduced the visibility to as low as half a mile. Such heavy sleet is unusual in Harrison County. In Sioux City, where the air was cooler, people reported snow flakes the size of golf balls.

As with a thunderstorm downdrafts formed behind the line of sleet showers, and in some parts of

Harrison County, the sun shone for a few minutes.

The next wave of showers was colder and dropped heavy snow with some drifting within an hour or so. Snow and sleet amounts were almost as variable as summer thunderstorms because they were essentially the same. Parts of the region had little more than a dusting while other places got two inches of sleet and snow. Another year with more Gulf moisture would have brought a nasty blizzard to our northwest.

Unfortunately, the cold air surged into the warm air the low had pulled north and thunderstorms quickly became severe in far eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas and the northeast. Tornadoes caused wide spread property damage and killed or injured a record number of people for the end of the December. It was definitely an historic storm.

News from the Extension Service

Something old is new again A California cousin asked me a while back, “Just how do you get through those awful winters in Iowa?” While the native Iowan in me was smiling and realizing that I actually can appreciate (for a little while at least) the good parts of an Iowa winter, it also got me to thinking what it must have been like for early settlers to Iowa in the late 1800’s. No electricity, no radio, no indoor running water, little or no insulation in the walls, yet our grandparents and their grandparents made it through the winter. Sure it wasn’t easy at times.

Take the winter storm of Jan. 12, 1888, that rolled across the eastern South Dakota and Nebraska and Western Iowa plains, trapping and killing many, including children who tried but couldn’t make it home from school. For a great read yet a sobering pictures of a powerful winter storm that hit right here over a century ago, check out the book, “The Children’s Blizzard,” by David

Laskin.

But people stayed and found ways to survive and flourish. And one of the simple coping activities that they used, some still enjoy today. One traditional way to keep spring just a thought away in the deepest of winter was to spend time carefully going through the seed catalog. The earliest seed house that I could find is the D. Landreth Seed Company of New Freedom, Pa., who began direct marketing neighbor to neighbor and through the postal service in 1784. Some historians view them as one of the earliest direct marketers in the U.S.A.; in a sense, they were the Ebay or Craigslist of their day.

In the dark comfort of the winter homes, they could dream of new varieties or even new crops to try in the coming season, and with a bit of preparation and a relatively meager investment, they could try out new, better yielding and better quality produce and colorful flowers to impress and

Logan City Council First and third Mondays, 7 p.m.

Lo-Ma Board of Education Second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator engage their communities in low-level competition.

Although our society has many technological comforts today that earlier generations did not, the allure of the seed catalog still remains, just in different forms. Sure, I can now head to the local garden center at planting time and choose from a wide selection of varieties, but there is something, maybe a bit of heritage for me by gazing at the new offerings in the seed catalog. Yes, now I can access the Internet and go to the online sites, but old familiar names like Northrup, King and Co., W. Atlee Burpee, Farmer’s Seed, Gurney and yes, even the old Landreth Seeds (http://landrethseeds.com) are there. And I believe the productive,

yet wistful browsing in anticipation of the coming year is a pretty healthy activity.

So for me, my planting plans in 2011 do involve some email-ordered watermelon radishes (well they look like watermelons when you cut them, but taste like a good solid radish), a few new tomato types, some okra and even an apple tree, variety Arkansas Black. I might even go to www.seedsavers.org and try some old Iowa heirloom varieties that Grandma Pope talked about. Heck, something to do as the snow blows by!

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

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Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Jan. 15 •Deputy Klutts assisted a caller with an e-mail scam. The caller’s password was used to find out who her friends were, then asked them for money. The caller changed her password and contacted her email subscriber.

•Deputy Jensen stopped a vehicle after a traffic complaint was received. The driver was found to be intoxicated.

Dominggo Castro of Fremont, Neb., was arrested and transported to jail. Castro was charged with no driver’s license, and OWI. An INS hold was also put on Castro.

Jan. 16 •Deputy Knickman is investigating a reported criminal mischief on Monroe Avenue.

•Deputy Knickman assisted with a domestic situation in Magnolia. The disturbance was between family members over property. After some discussion the party wanting the property left without further incident.

•Deputy Doiel and Deputy Klutts responded to a residence on 280th Street.

The caller reported several windows broken out and a door damaged in an attempt to get in the house.

It was discovered to be an argument between sisters after they spent the evening together in town. Charges

are pending.

•Deputy Knickman is investigating a poaching report near Mondamin. It was reported a shot was heard and then a vehicle loaded a deer and left.

Deputy Knickman checked the area and will do more follow up.

•Deputy Knickman took a report that mail was removed from a mailbox on 325th Street. No mail was thought to be taken only thrown on the ground.

•Deputy Knickman transported a juvenile male to Mercy Hospital per an emergency committal.

•Deputy Doiel stopped a vehicle on State Highway 127 for speeding. The driver was found to be drinking. After further testing, Tyler Swift of Magnolia, was arrested and transported to jail. Swift was charged with speeding and OWI. Jan. 17 •Deputy Knickman and Deputy Cohrs responded to Mondamin for a 911 hang up call. The source of the call was found with the caller being a child playing with the phone. The child was cautioned about the use of the phone.

Jan. 18 •Deputy Knickman assisted a subject with an ongoing phone harassment incident. The caller was warned to stop calling or charges would be filed.

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arrested Ershal SherwoodBall on an outstanding Harrison County arrest warrant. Sherwood-Ball was transported to jail without incident.

•Deputy Killpack assisted the Jiffy Mart in Mondamin with a reported gas drive off. The vehicle was located and stopped and the money for the gas was collected.

Jan. 19 •Deputy Killpack contacted a residence in Little Sioux after a complaint that dogs were not being cared for. The owner said that dogs were fed and watered with shelter and were outside dogs that were fine. We will check the dogs from time to time when in town.

•To report Crime Stopper information call 1800-247-0592.

•To report littering call 1-888-665-4887.

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

SMALL CLAIMS Hauge Associates, Inc. vs Lynda Holben, Rodney Holben, Pisgah Ben S. Howe II vs Kevin L. Grindle, Woodbine General Service Bureau, Inc. vs Carlos Charbonneau, Logan Credit Management Services, Inc. vs LeRoy Wagner Jr., Missouri Valley Credit Management Services, Inc. vs Kimberly Peasley, Little Sioux Donald Lyman vs Jim Schwery, DBA Logan Plumbing and Repair, Logan Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Luke Spencer, Logan Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Travis Short, Missouri Valley VIOLATIONS Nikkilas Taggart, Mondamin, possess/purchase alcohol by person under 21 Mack Kelly Jr., Denison, failure to display registration plates Shanna Squier, Missouri Valley, failure to maintain seat belts Kenneth Layton, Modale, failure to maintain seat belts Scott Knauss, Missouri Valley, speeding Rosemary Danielson, Missouri Valley, operation

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Several students from Logan were among those that graduated from Iowa Western Community College during December graduation ceremonies.

They included: Michelle Burmeister, associate of general studies; Jared Cook, associate of applied science, electronic mediaradio; Thomas Lathrop, certificate, sustainable energy technology; Carrie Meyer, diploma, practical nursing.

Morningside College Kurtis Hinkel, son of Mike and Kim Hinkel of Logan, was a December graduate of Morningside College in Sioux City.

Hinkel received a Bachelor of Science degree with an interdisciplinary major. He is a past graduate of Logan-Magnolia High School.

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pended. $1,250 fine.

Unsupervised probation for one year.

State of Iowa vs Anthony Allen Ringstad, possession of controlled substance. Ninety days in jail with all but 48 hours suspended. Fined $625.

Unsupervised probation for 180 days. Ordered to undergo substance abuse evaluation. Driving privileges revoked for 180 days.

State of Iowa vs Teri Lynn Bowers, theft in the third degree. 180 days in jail, which was suspended and placed on supervised probation for three years. $625 fine, which was suspended.

State of Iowa vs Bradley W. Tuel, OWI second.

Ninety days in jail with all but 10 suspended. $1,250 fine. Unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation.

DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Carlos E. Morales, violation of probation. Deferred judgment and sentence revoked. Sixty days in jail with all but seven sus-

Graduate from ISU Logan area students graduating from Iowa State University during fall 2010 commencement ceremonies included: Rachel Kinsella,

Bachelor of Science in finance; Benjamin Knauss, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology and health; Mikayla McDonald, Bachelor of Science, animal science.

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Quiz Bowl team makes semi-finals

Pictured from the left, Sal Rinella, GerrySue Rinella, Kathy Kellogg, Kathy Brandon and Barb Guinan. Not pictured is Priscilla McGrath.

Submitted photo raise funds to support hospital needs as well as to give scholarships to area Lo-Ma varsity quiz bowl team members are, in front from the left, Laura Holly, Catherine youth in the spring. For Beall, Sara Hensley; in back, Alex Fanning, Braden Rosengren and Tommy Peterson. more information about Submitted photo the CMH Auxiliary, call Logan-Magnolia’s varsi- Peterson. Colette Dubas After five competitive 712-642-9213. ty quiz bowl team traveled worked as an assistant games, the Lo-Ma team to Morningside College coach so coach Kathie was thrilled to find out Jan. 15 to participate in the Foreman could follow the they had made the top 16 KCAU (Channel 9) pre- team. to play in the semi finals. liminary tournament. The This is the largest tour- They will return to varsity team includes, co- nament the Lo-Ma team Morningside College later captains Catherine Beall has participated in this this month to play against The Humane Society met can take. The group is Old Theatre in Logan to and Braden Rosengren, year. Also, unlike other Sioux City North. This Jan. 13 with 16 present. presently unable to assist coincide with taco night. A and team members Laura tournaments, schools play game will be taped and air Costs of the running of ken- with cats, but will be apply- 50/50 raffle will be held Holly, Sara Hensley, Alex each other regardless of on KCAU Channel 9 at a later date. nels was discussed and a ing for a grant to assist in from 5 to 8 p.m. with the Fanning and Tommy size.

2011 budget will be drawn this area. Donations are also drawing at 8 p.m. up. always accepted.

Memberships and T-shirts The kennel run by Larry Jan. 20 has been set up as will be sold.

Hayes is only available for a spay and neuter clinic for The group continues to dogs at this point. He has cats through APE. There are research grants. This year had 20 go through the ken- already 20 cats lined up to their goal is to get a building nel since the group was be altered and members will constructed on their land. granted the shelter license assist at the clinic.

They will begin pursuing in August. He has three Kathy Alvis presented the bids for dirt work, water, spaces and keeps dogs for 28-E agreement she revised electricity, landscaping, The names of LoganHealey, Lukas Monico, two weeks before they are from a sample from Jasper Morton buildings etc. If you Magnolia students earning Kaleb Reynek, Seth Smith, placed in foster care or County’s agreement. It will are interested in supplying a places on the semester gold Toni Springston, Zachary adopted. The group is in be finalized by the attorney bid, contact any of the and silver honor rolls were Stewart, Hannah Thomsen, need of foster homes. An and then presented to each members. Contacts can be released recently. Students Jason Yost. application is posted on the city council in Harrison found at the Web site at har- named to the gold honor Ninth grade: Bradley Web site.

County. The agreement will risonhumane.org or face- roll with grade points of Benson, Marissa Doiel, Calls are coming in be used for after a shelter is book/harrison county 3.70 and above include Nicholas Edney, Joee regarding stray, abandoned built and running. humane society of Iowa. (*denotes all A’s): Hammitt, Maysen Jones, or feral cats. Suggestions are January is the member- The next meeting will be at Seventh grade: Mallory Chelsea Lautrup, Kaitlyn posted on the Web site ship drive kickoff. The first 7 p.m., Feb. 10 at the Logan Baber*, Bryn Davies*, Lorentzen, Brooke regarding actions people one will be Jan. 27 at the Community Center.

Grady Emswiler, Katelyn Gannon Cunard, Cole Mahoney, Jessica Gochenour*, Victoria Davis, Quinton Doiel, Mausbach, Cheryl Perkins, Johnson, Alex Pirolo, Anna Kaitlyn Dougherty*, Thomas Shields, Megan Readman*, Ezra Shaffer, Alexander Fanning, Troxel, Elaine Trussell, Abby Straight*, Ally Wills*, Nathan Fender, Kaitlyn Hayley Whisney.

Luke Worley*.

Sophomores: Ashley Gochenour*, Amelia Michelle Mether, a sen- named to the dean’s list a biology health professions Eighth grade: Dillon Klein*, Quintin Mann, Bradshaw, Carrie ior from Logan, has been must achieve a grade point major, earned Collegiate Bonham*, Ellen McGrew*, Charbonneau, Emily Clark, named to the Northwestern average of 3.50 or above Scholar distinction earning Erin Peschel*, Ty Pitt, Shelby Marquardt*, Caleb Tasha Coberly, Jacquelyn Mether, Jordan Muxfeldt, College Dean’s List for the while carrying a minimum a grade point average of Sarah Riley*, Brett Daniel Norton*, Taylor DeWitt, Cheyenne Jensen, fall 2010 semester. Students of 12 graded hours. Mether, 3.75 or above.

Rosengren, Jacob Stueve, Olsen*, Dominic Snyder, Ellis Johnson, Samantha Sarah Stueve*.

Kersten, Jacob Kirk, Samuel Thompson*.

Ninth grade: Chloe Nichols Knudsen, Caden Seniors: Amanda Baker*, Baber*, Cade Bolte, Catherine Beall*, Elizabeth McDonald, Autumn Brandon Buffum, Bruce Beall*, Tayler Benson*, Meeker, Logan Melby, DeWitt, Denisha Dobbs, Macy Cohrs*, Hannah Christopher Peterson, Matthew Foreman, Joseph Colpitts, Lauren Davies*, Haleigh Rife, Adam Graf, Brett Greenwood*, Audrina Dickman*, Thompson, Dylan Vaughn, Anthony Harker, Alex Elizabeth Ellis*, Abby Makala Wilson, Justin Yost.

Knauss*, Gabrielle Foutch*, Kelsey Frisk*, Juniors: Eric Brosnahan, McHugh*, Ridge Meeker, Curtis Hazen, Mason Jocelyn Camenzind, Thomas Peterson, Owen Hieb*, Laura Holly, Karen Grayden Killpack, Justin Pitt, Robert Rydberg*, Hutson, Travis Jones, McMurray, Seth Morris, Keegan Sears, Justin Melina Lambson, Chelsea Sydney Pickle, Ethan Pitt, Vaughn, Molly Weber, Mayer*, Karli Michael, Zach Powley, Samantha Tanner Winther, Logan Dillon Miller, Julia Oliver, Shields, Andrea Willard, Worley*.

Courtney Palensky, Joel Amanda Winchell.

Sophomores: Brennan Pixley, Jerrica Reynek*, Seniors: Cameron Azinger, Morgan Beckner, Tori Sertterh*, Alexander Beckner, Jake Carlson, James Branstetter*, Emily Skeen*, Hannah Everett Darnell, Zeth Dickinson*, Austin Wilkerson*, Hannah Earlywine, Levi Ettleman, Ettleman*, Kacie Hartwig, Winchell*.

Jeremy Fleming, Kendra Holcomb*, Paul Alexandria Gochenour, Named to the silver Hutson*, Monica honor roll with grade Zachary Hatcher, Sara Lambertsen, Brock Myers*, points of 3.20 to 3.69 were: Hensley, Ciara Hoff, Courtney Oviatt*, Braden Savannah Johnson, Kylee Seventh grade: Megan Rosengren*, CheyAnne Hiller, Julia Lambertsen, Loftus, Marrick Loftus, Royer*, Erin Schramm, Morgan Melby, Noah Dillon Lorentzen, Alexa Savannah Sheets, John Mitchell, Jarek Richardson, Meeker, Ashley Meeker, Thiele, Lani Wegner.

Andrew Walski, Riley Evan Mikels, Nathaniel Juniors: Parker Bolte*, Wohlers.

Morton, Nolan Oviatt, Check this paper for Great Valentine gift ideas from Christopher Bridgeford, Rydberg, Troy Eighth grade: Tyler Hallie Michelle Clauges, Alex Coffin, Kelsey Cunard, Sodders, Rachel area restaurants, florists and retailers Feb. 2 & 9 Cohrs*, Courtney Cox, Colton Fisher, Joeona Troshynski, Hannah Weber The Auxiliary of Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital held its annual and monthly meetings Jan. 17. New officers installed were president Kathy Brandon, vice-president Kathy Kellogg, treas-

urers Sal and GerrySue Rinella and Priscilla McGrath as secretary. Barb Guinan has been the auxiliary president for the past two years. The auxiliary holds various fundraisers throughout the year to

Humane Society meets

Lo-Ma gold/silver first semester honor rolls

Mether named to NWC dean’s list

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Knights of Columbus free throw contest Chair couples for 2011 Byways of Excellence awards

Participating in the local Knights of Columbus free throw shooting contest Jan. 16 were, from the left, Jamie Schultz, Hailey Clark, Katie Diggins, Austin Adair, Robert Perkins, Tyler Clark, Kelsey Cunard, Joeona Healey and Cheryl Perkins.

Grant Knight, Russ Kurth is pictured at the left. Winners in their respective divisions were, Jamie Schulz, Katie Diggins, Brandon and Amy Doiel, left and Sara and Heath McIntosh Austin Adair, Robert Perkins, Tyler Clark, Kelsey Cunard and Joeona Healey. They will compete at the district tournament are the 2011 chairs and co-chairs of the Byways of at 1 p.m., Feb. 3 at the Lo-Ma high school gym.

Submitted photo Excellence awards dinner.

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Second quarter gold/silver honor rolls announced at Logan-Magnolia §Students named to the second quarter gold honor roll at Logan-Magnolia with grade points of 3.70 and above include (*denotes all A’s): Seventh grade: Mallory Baber*, Bryn Davies*, Grady Emswiler*, Katelyn Gochenour*, Megan Hiller, Victoria Johnson, Alex Pirolo, Anna Readman*, Abby Straight*, Ally Wills, Luke Worley*.

Eighth grade: Dillon Bonham*, Ellen McGrew*, Erin Peschel*, Sarah Riley*, Brett Rosengren*, Sarah Stueve*.

Ninth grade: Chloe Baber*, Cade Bolte, Bruce DeWitt, Denisha Dobbs, Brett Greenwood, Anthony Harker, Alex Knauss*, Gabrielle McHugh*, Ridge Meeker, Thomas Peterson, Owen Pitt*, Robert Rydberg*, Justin Vaughn, Molly Weber, Logan Worley.

Sophomores: Brennan Azinger, Morgan Beckner, James Branstetter*, Emily Dickinson*, Austin Ettleman*, Kacie Hartwig, Kendra Holcomb*, Paul

Hutson*, Monica Lambertsen*, Brock Myers*, Courtney Oviatt*, Braden Rosengren*, CheyAnne Royer*, John Thiele, Lani Wegner.

Juniors: Parker Bolte*, Christopher Bridgeford, Michelle Clauges, Alex Cohrs*, Courtney Cox, Cole Davis, Quinton Doiel, Kaitlyn Dougherty*, Alexander Fanning, Nathan Fender, Grayden Killpack, Quintin Mann, Shelby Marquardt*, Caleb Mether, Jordan Muxfeldt, Daniel Norton*, Taylor Olsen*, Samuel Thompson*.

Seniors: Amanda Baker*, Catherine Beall, Macy Cohrs, Hannah Colpitts, Lauren Davies, Audrina Dickman*, Abby Foutch*, Kelsey Frisk*, Curtis Hazen*, Mason Hieb, Laura Holly, Karen Hutson, Savannah Johnson, Travis Jones, Melina Lambson, Chelsea Mayer*, Karli Michael, Dillon Miller, Julia Oliver, Courtney Palensky, Joel Pixley, Jerrica Reynek, Hallie Rydberg, Tori Sertterh, Rachel Troshynski, Hannah

Wilkerson*.

Students named to the silver honor roll with grade points of 3.20 to 3.69 include: Seventh grade: Julia Lambertsen, Morgan Melby, Jarek Richardson, Ezra Shaffer, Andrew Walski.

Eighth grade: Tyler Coffin, Kelsey Cunard, Colton Fisher, Gage LaFleur, Lukas Monico, Ty Pitt, Kaleb Reynek, Seth Smith, Toni Springston, Zachary Stewart, Jacob Stueve, Allyson Thompson.

Ninth grade: Bradley Benson, Brandon Buffum, Matthew Foreman, Joseph Graf, Joee Hammitt, Maysen Jones, Chelsea Lautrup, Kaitlyn Lorentzen, Courtlynn Meyer, Cheryl Perkins, Keegan Sears, Megan Troxel, Elaine Trussell, Hayley Whisney, Tanner Winther.

Sophomores: McKenna Anderson, Ashley Bradshaw, Carrie Charbonneau, Emily Clark, Tasha Coberly, Jacquelyn DeWitt, Cheyenne Jensen, Ellis

Johnson, Jacob Kirk, Nicholas Knudsen, Caden McDonald, Autumn Meeker, Logan Melby, Christopher Peterson, Haleigh Rife, Erin Schramm, Savannah Sheets, Adam Thompson, Dylan Vaughn, Makala Wilson, Justin Yost.

Juniors: Eric Brosnahan, Jocelyn Camenzind, Gannon Cunard, Kaitlyn Gochenour, Amelia Klein, Seth Morris, Sydney Pickle, Ethan Pitt, Zach Powley, Samantha Shields, Dominic Snyder, Andrea Willard, Amanda Winchell.

Seniors: Elizabeth Beall, Cameron Beckner, Tayler Benson, Jake Carlson, Everett Darnell, Jacob Decker, Zeth Earlywine, Elizabeth Ellis, Levi Ettleman, Jeremy Fleming, Alexandria Gochenour, Zachary Hatcher, Ciara Hoff, Marrick Loftus, Dillon Lorentzen, Alexa Meeker, Ashley Meeker, Evan Mikels, Nathaniel Morton, Nolan Oviatt, Evan Sears, Alexander Skeen, Troy Sodders and Hannah Weber.

University of Iowa dean’s list Amanda Adams and Nikala Earlywine, both of Logan and in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa, were named to the 2010 fall semester dean’s list. To be named to the list, students must have a grade point of at least 3.5.

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

Zack Powley Zack had a career high 18 points in a 59-56 win over IKM/Manning on Friday, January 14 Nominate your Lo-Ma Athlete of the Week by noon each Monday by calling 712-644-2705 Mary Darling @heraldobserver.com.

Plans are underway for the 2011 Byways of Excellence Awards Dinner sponsored by the Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital Medical Services Foundation.

Heath and Sara McIntosh of Modale, will chair the event and Brandon and Amy Doiel of rural Mondamin will cochair. The dinner will be held Feb. 19 at Shadow Valley Golf Club in Woodbine with a social hour beginning at 5:30

p.m.

The Excellence Awards are in celebration of the communities honoring three adults and one youth from Harrison County who has bettered the communities through their professional and/or personal contributions. A raffle will be held as well as silent auction and live auction.

For more information or to purchase dinner or raffle tickets contact the Medical Services Foundation office at 712-642-9213.

New director of Conservation Board Scott Nelson has become the new director for the Harrison County Conservation Board, replacing Tim Sproul. Nelson has been with HCCB for 16 years as the Operations Supervisor. Nelson is looking foward to the new challenges of the job, ideas and visions for HCCB and working with the staff and public.

Natural history videos at DeSoto eSoto National Wildlife Refuge’s visitor center continues to host weekend nature themed films.

January and February features the PBS series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. One episode will be shown each week for six weeks at 1 p.m. (only) on Saturday and Sunday to Feb. 13.

Nearly a decade in the making, the six-part documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan,

is a breathtaking journey through the nation’s most spectacular landscapes and a celebration of the people – famous and unknown – who fought to save them for future generations.

The national parks spring from an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most precious of the land should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone, for all time.

Jan. 29 and 30: Episode 4: Going Home (19201933) 120 minutes. As the national enters the 1920’s Stephen Mather and Horace Albright ally themselves with the automobile to “democratize” the national parks and attract more Americans to them.

Feb. 5 and 6: Episode 5: Great Nature (1933-1945) 115 minutes. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, expands the national park idea to embrace battlefields and other historic and iconic sites.

Feb. 12 and 13: Episode 6: The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) 115 minutes.

After World War II, an increasingly mobile and affluent nation begins placing demands on the parks as never before, and the parks are in danger of being “loved to death.”

On University of Iowa Dean’s List Amanda Adams and Nikala Earlywine, both of Logan and in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa, were named to the 2010 fall semester dean’s list. To be named to the list, students must have a grade point of at least 3.5.

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Obituaries ORVILLE MENSCHING Orville William H e r m a n Mensching, 94, passed away Jan. 14 in Council Bluffs.

Visitation was held Jan. 17 at Cutler-O’Neill-MeyerWoodring Bayliss Park Chapel and Jan. 18 at the Logan Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Jan. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Logan with Pastor Jerald Firby officiating. Interment with military rites was at Soldier Valley Cemetery in Pisgah.

Orville was born Aug. 24, 1916 in rural Magnolia to William and Effie (Herman) Mensching. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Magnolia and attended Magnolia consolidated school while helping his dad on the farm.

He served his country in the U.S. Army anti-aircraft from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific Theatre. In January 1947, he married Kathleen Young at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs.

In their 64-year marriage they had two children, Lorraine of Council Bluffs and Marvin, who passed away in July of 2006.

The couple farmed in the Magnolia area and lived on the farm for 51 years before moving to Woodbine in October of 1997. They moved to Council Bluffs in December of 2009 to be hear daughter, Lorraine.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arnold; sister, Velma Hollenbeck; son, Marvin; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Norita Young; and grandson, Bryan Malone.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Council Bluffs; daughter, Lorraine Malone and husband Jim of Council Bluffs; daughterin-law, Robin Mensching;

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

grandsons, Ryan (Leah) and Andy, of Chicago, Ill.; granddaughter, Jeni Schulzkump (Curt) of Stanton, Neb.; two great grandchildren, Brandon and Ian Schulzkump; niece, Helen Dickey of Judy, Va; Richard Hollenbeck (Constance) of Omaha.

Memorial to Immanuel Luthearn Church and charity of your choice.

Cutler-O’Neill MeyerWoodring 545 Willow Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa 712-322-7779

LOIS MCADAMS Lois S. McAdams, 86, of Missouri Valley, passed away Jan. 17 at the Regency Rehabilitation Center in Council Bluffs.

Visitation with the family was held Jan. 22 at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley with inurnment held at 2:30 p.m. at the Logan Cemetery. Roger Seeley officiated.

Lois was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Missouri Valley to John L. and Sophia (Mandelko) Hatcher. She attended country school in Little Sioux. Lois was married to Harry Lyle McAdams March 7, 1946.

Lyle passed away May 8, 2010. She worked at Wilkenson Manufacturing in Ft. Calhoun and retired from the Plastilite Company in Omaha, Neb. Lois loved animals of all kinds and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and crafts.

Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda McAdams of Omaha, Neb; brother, Richard Hatcher and wife Marge of Missouri Valley; nieces, nephews and friends.

The family suggests memorials to the Harrison County Humane Society.

Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home 310 East Huron Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 712-642-2745

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

CHERYL FAYLOR Cheryl L y n n e Faylor, 64, of Missouri Va l l e y, passed away Jan. 19 after a valiant battle with breast cancer.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 22 at the Community of Christ Church in Missouri Valley with Elder Melba Struble officiating. Organist was Deb Stephens and vocalists, Brenda Marshall, Hannah Hutman and Hillary Stevenson. Selections were, “The New 23 Psalm,” and “You Called Me By Name.”

Honorary pallbearers were Wanda Olsen, Margaret Ruffcorn, Bunny Buss, Joy Day, Linda McIntosh and Joanne Gaver. Casket bearers were Carole McCurley, Phyllis Henrich, Nancy King, Linda Mumm, Diane Eischen and Karen McIntosh. Final resting place will be at a later date at the Woodbine Cemetery in Woodbine.

Cheryl was born March 13, 1946 in Baltimore, Md., to Harry W. and Phyllis (Jagerson) Happ. Cheryl was married to Lawrence Faylor, April 13, 1968. She served as special needs teacher with the Dubuque, Iowa Community Schools.

With her Master’s Degree in Education and over 20 years of service, she retired in 1998. She was raised in Redwood, Calif., where she was crowned pageant queen Miss Redwood City in 1965.

Cheryl lived in Dubuque from 1972 until 2002. Then she retired to Missouri Valley. Cheryl was a member of the Garden Club, Quilt Club and China Painters.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Lawrence; son, Eric Faylor; daughter Laura Greiner with husband Bryan; mother, Phyllis Happ; brothers, Bill Happ and family, Jeff Happ and family; grandchil-

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.

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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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EVERETTE NIELSEN Everett Gorm Nielsen, 90, passed away Jan. 20. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 25 a t Community of Christ Church in Wo o d b i n e with Elders Noel Sherer and Eugene Sherer officiating.

Musicians were Barb Sherer and Jerry Sherer. The selection was, “In the Garden.”

Pallbearers were Mike Dorland, James Dorland, Robert Hansen, Crailin Hardy, Josh Goodsell and Tony DePrima. Military graveside rites were by American Legion Weiss Post No. 143. Final resting place was the Woodbine Cemetery.

Everett was born Dec. 2, 1920 to Poul and Henrietta (Wright) Nielsen on a farm five miles south of Beebeetown. He went to country school and later graduated from Underwood High School in 1938. Everett worked as a farmhand until July 1942, when he enlisted in the Army Air Force and became an engine and airplane maintenance mechanic. On Feb. 22, 1946, he was honorably discharged. That year he commenced farming on his own in the Logan area. On May 23, 1948, Everett married Audrey Hansen at the RLDS Church in Logan.

Everett was an ordained minister of the priesthood serving for over 63 years, first in the office of Priest and later in the office of Elder, in

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.

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SACRED HEART Woodbine Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m.

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

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United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

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vived by his six daughters, Barbara (Bruce) Darrington of Las Cruces, N.M., Delores (Steve) Dorland of Missouri Valley, Linda Hardy of Nauvoo, Ill., Lois DiPrima of Fort Madison, Betty (Jerry) Vickery of New Bloomfield, Mo., and Marilyn (Kent) Standerford of Omaha, Neb; 22 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren; sister, Marie (Kenney) Wilson of Simpsonville, S.C. and many other relatives and friends.

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Johnny and Sarah Johnsen are the parents of a son, John Jaxon, born at 5:32 p.m., Dec. 1. He was nine pounds and 13 ounces at birth and 22 ¼-inches long. He joins a big sister, Raegan at home. Grandparents are Jean Kerger of Woodbine, John and Leia Johnsen of Woodbine. Great grandparents are John and Myra Kerger, Woodbine, Juanita Johnsen, Woodbine, Jane and Dewey Rowe, Missouri Valley and great grandmother Joan Allen, Missouri Valley.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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the RLDS Church which later became known as the Community of Christ.

Everett was a member of the Logan and Woodbine American Legion. He was active in the Harrison County Farm Bureau and served as president for three years. Everett served a number of years as a 4-H leader in Logan and later in Woodbine.

Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; parents; five brothers, Norman, Donald, Fremont, Evan and Dana Nielsen; sister, Edna Rainey; and son-inlaw, Craig Hardy. He is sur-

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dren, Alyssa Michele Faylor, Emma Sue Greiner, Hailey Lynn Greiner, Boden Charles Greiner.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Harry W. Happ and father-in-law, Glen Faylor.

Memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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Logan Herald-Observer January 26, 2011

NOTICE OF NONJUDICAL FORECLOSURE OF NONAGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE TO: Ryan R. Hammitt; Jessica L. Hammitt; State of Iowa; LVNV Funding, LLC You are each of you are hereby notified: Community Bank has formally commenced a Nonjudicial Foreclosure of Nonagricultural Mortgage pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 655A. Mortgagors, Ryan R. Hammitt and Jessica L. Hammitt, executed a Mortgage to Community Bank dated July 8, 2002 and filed a record on the 12th day of July 2002, in Book 2002 Page 2650 of the records of Harrison County, Iowa.

Said mortgage encumbers the following real estate, located in Harrison County, Iowa, locally known as 2482 Tampa Avenue, Logan, Iowa, and more particularly described as: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4SW1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township Seventy-nine (79), North, Range Forty-one (41) West of the 5th P.M., described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section Sixteen (16); thence N 00 degrees 07’ 34” E (an assumed bearing relative to all bearing contained herein) for 673.19 feet, along the West line of said Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) to the Point of Beginning; thence N 89 degrees 54’ 27” E for 102.52 feet; thence S 00 degrees 05’ 33” E 48.00 feet; thence N 89 degrees 54’ 27” E for 146.66 feet; thence N 20 degrees 58’ 42” E for 116.94 feet; thence S 89 degrees 57’ 21” W for 20.79 feet; thence N 26 degrees 40’ 43” W for 79.02 feet; thence N 80 degrees 55’ 54” W for 368.87 feet; thence S 00 degrees 07’ 34” W for 238.53 feet along the West line of said Southwest Quarter to the Point of Beginning. Containing 2.011 acres, more or less, of which 0.179 are in County Road right-of-way.

The mortgage is currently in default in the following particulars: the Mortgagors have failed to pay the principal and interest to the lender when due, the Mortgagors failed to keep the property insured against loss as required and the Mortgagors have failed to pay real estate taxes when due.

You and each of you are hereby notified that, unless, within thirty (30) days after service of this notice upon you, you cure the defaults specified above, or unless a rejection of this notice, pursuant to Iowa Code section 655A.6 is filed with the Recorder of Harrison County and a copy of said rejection is served upon mortgagee, the mortgage will be foreclosed. Said rejection notice must be served upon the mortgagee by ordinary mail addressed to: Community Bank, 224 E. 7th Street, P.O. Box 9, Logan, IA 51546.

WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU MUST EITHER CURE THE DEFAULTS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE OR FILE WITH THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS LOCATED A REJECTION OF THIS NOTICE AND SERVE A COPY OF YOUR REJECTION ON THE MORTGAGEE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR SERVICE OF ORIGINAL NOTICES. IF YOU WISH TO REJECT THIS NOTICE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY AS TO THE PROPER MANNER TO MAKE THE REJECTION. IF YOU DO NOT TAKE EITHER OF THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE WITHIN THE THIRTY-DAY PERIOD, THE FORECLOSURE WILL BE COMPLETE AND YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO THE MORGAGED PROPERTY. AFTER THE FORECLOSURE IS COMPLETE THE DEBT SECURED BY THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL BE EXTINGUISHED. COMMUNITY BANK, EIN 42-0225290 By: Jesse A. Render ISBA #1921; ICIS #AT0006508 110 North Second Avenue Logan, Iowa 51546 Phone: (712) 644-2485 Facsimile: (712) 644-2448 E-mail: jesserender@iowat-

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. 14241 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA HATHAWAY, Deceased, To All Persons Interested in the Estate of THELMA HATHAWAY, Deceased, who died on or about 25th day of August, 2010: You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of December, 2010, the last will and testament of THELMA HATHAWAY, deceased, bearing date of the 1st day of June, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dennis D. Hathaway and Susan Bonham were appointed executors 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 20th day of December, 2010.

Dennis D. Hathaway 1072 Palms Blvd.

Venice, CA 90291 Susan Bonham 1010 Skyline Drive Logan, Iowa 51546 Co-executors of the Estate Judson L. Frisk, ICIS PIN No. AT0002691 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Judson L. Frisk Law Office Address: 207 E. 7th St., Logan, Iowa 51546 Date of second publication 26 day of January, 2011.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028916 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) BETTY J. LOOPER, SPOUSE OF BETTY J. LOOPER, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 5, BLOCK 31, BLAIR’S ADDITION TO MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 307 E. SUPERIOR ST., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Feb. 11, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $54,856.43; Costs, $390.90; Accruing Costs, $1,966.34 plus sheriff; Interest, 6.25% from 9-24-10 on $49,887.74 plus $1,827.35; Date, Nov. 16, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Matthew E. Laughlin. 3-2

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028873 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF CITIFINANCIAL, INC. VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) BRIAN L. ZORTMAN, ET AL 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: From the Southeast corner of Rhoden’s Addition to the Village of Modale, Harrison County, Iowa, and assuming the Southline of Rhoden’s addition to bear due East and West, thence East a distance of 66 feet to the point of beginning; thence East a distance of 65.03 feet, thence North 0 degrees 39 minutes, 20 seconds West a distance of 98.71 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 45 seconds west a distance of 64.47 feet, thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 98.71 feet to the point of beginning.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 202 STATION ST., MODALE, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Feb. 11, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $79,022.46; Costs, $507.75; Accruing costs, $9,820.72 plus sheriff; Interest, 8.22% from 10-9-10 on $60,910.27 plus $7,191.47; Date, Nov. 10, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Matthew E. Laughlin. 3-2

HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 12, 2011 The H.C.L.C. regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., January 12, 2011 by Chairman R. Smith. Roll call showed representatives: C. Carrigan, R. Holthe, M. Rhoten, S. Struble, S. Clark and Solid Waste Mgr. Dan Barry. Also in attendance was D. Radke from the auditing firm of Williams & Company.

There were no changes to the presented agenda. S. Struble motioned to accept the agenda. C. Carrigan seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

There were no changes to the December, 2010 meeting minutes and directors memos. R. Holthe motioned to approve the meeting minutes and directors memos. S. Struble seconded. All yeas. Motion passed.

Agenda No. 4 was to select the 2011 H.C.L.C. Executive Board of Officers. After general discussion.

S. Struble motioned to add a third, at-large representative to the executive board and at the same time motioned that M. Rhoten fill that position. C. Carrigan seconded the motion. After discussion, a vote was taken. All yeas. Motion passed. The next discussion reviewed what representatives held the 2010 executive board positions. After some discussion, M. Rhoten motioned that the 2011 H.C.L.C. executive board officers remain the same as 2010: Chairman, R. Smith; vice chairman, S. Struble; secretary/treasurer, R. Holthe; at large-J. Bertelsen; at large, C. Carrigan. S. Struble seconded the motion. Upon final discussion a vote was taken. All yeas.

Motion passed. With these motions

Legals and passages, the 2011 H.C.L.C. Executive Board will now have six positions in place of the five positions in past years.

Dan reviewed the budget and claims: The CD’s were reviewed with no changes from last month’s meeting. The December sales, along with the checking and savings accounts were reviewed. Dan went through each line-item of the accounts. The budget was reviewed with this being the sixth month of the fiscal year. The representatives reviewed the claims that were presented. Can went through each line-item of the claims. S. Struble motioned to approve the budget and pay the claims. R. Holthe seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

D. Radke from the auditing firm Williams & Company presented the H.C.L.C. FY 2009/2010 audit report.

The audit report was gone thru page by page with D. Radke explaining how the numbers compared to the previous year’s report.

D. Radke also pointed out some differences in how this year’s numbers had to be calculated because of reporting changes in this past year.

The representatives had opportunities to ask questions and thanked D. Radke for his report. M. Rhoten motioned that the H.C.L.C. FY 2009/2010 audit report be accepted and filed with the State of Iowa per Code of Iowa requirements. C. Carrigan seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Agenda No. 7 was to discuss the H.C.L.C. members’ FY2011/2012 assessment fees. Dan reviewed how the assessment fees are determined by population. Because the 2010 Census numbers will not be available until sometime in February/March/April, the general discussion centered on not being able to calculate the numbers. The representatives agreed that Dan will notify all the H.C.L.C. members and explain to them that the FY2011/2012 assessment fees will not be available for their budget calculations because the federal government will not have the Census numbers until later. This item will be tabled until 2010 Census numbers are available for calculations. Dan also had a worksheet available for changes he will try to incorporate into next year’s budget reports. This is simply a change in the report form and Dan is trying to simplify and show more detail in some of the line items. This worksheet will become part of the upcoming budget work in the next few months.

The next agenda item was for questions/concerns for Dan to address by the representatives: R. Holthe told Dan that the Logan City Clerk has sent a letter to the owner of a house that was destroyed by fire in Logan. Dan told everyone that he had discussed the burnt house with the Logan Police Chief and the Logan City Clerk. The only item that Dan had for the representatives was (A) the employee benefits worksheet that has been tabled since November should be tabled again. Dan spoke with representative J. Bertelsen by phone and Dan thinks he should be here before any discussion should continue. This is not an issue that needs immediate attention.

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

The next regular meeting will be held on February 9, 2011. With no further items to discuss, M. Rhoten motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. R. Holthe seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Robert Smith, HCLC Chairman Attest: Dan Barry, HCDLC Mgr. CLAIMS BILLS PAID SINCE DEC. 2010 MEETING First Horizon Bank .........$2,006.61 Iowa Workforce Dev. .............17.98 IRS ...................................3,869.58 IPERS ..............................2,127.45 Lincoln Financial .................450.00 MidAmerican Energy ..........287.26 Petty Cash.............................45.47 Treas. State of Iowa .........1,774.00 Treas. State of Iowa ............117.42 United Western Coop..........480.00 Williams & Co........................50.00 TOTAL ............................11,225.77 BILLS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL JAN. 12, 2011 Barker, Lemar & Asso. .....8,400.00 Bedrock Gravel, Incorp. ...1,207.90 Bill’s Water Cond...................26.00 Chase Card.........................326.35 Counsel Office & Doc. ........125.90 Crossroads of West. IA ....1,300.00 Farm Service Co. ................302.81 IMWCA.............................1,208.00 Iowa Telecom ......................190.59 Keystone Labs ....................523.40 Logan Auto Supply................66.88 Logan Do It Best ...................46.82 Logan Herald Obs.................67.56 Metro Waste Authority......3,573.53 MidAmerican Energy ..........597.97 Office Stop ..........................134.57 Super Foods .........................40.13 United Western Coop.......2,383.65 Wellmark BCBS ...............3,137.27 TOTAL ............................23,659.33 4-1

LOGAN-MAGNOLIA SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS January 16, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:30 p.m. in the media center.

Roll call vote was answered by: Board President Dan Cohrs; Directors Todd Cohrs, Mike Branstetter and Shelley Foutch; Superintendent Jim Hammrich and Business Manager/Board Secretary Lauren Roden. Vice-President Kelly Gochenour was absent. Also present were elementary principal Jim Makey, secondary principal Christi Gochenour, transportation director Angie Clark and Mary Darling.

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Review/Change/Approve Agenda. Shelley Foutch moved to approve an amended agenda, with the addition of item 6.E. retirement, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried.

4-0.

3. Approval of Minutes, Bills and Financial Statements.

Mike Branstetter moved to approve the minutes, bills and financial statements, seconded by Shelley

Foutch, carried. 4-0.

4. A. Correspondence. There was no correspondence.

4.B. Public Presenters. Ed Gambs, Gary Altwegg, Tom Stoner and John Espenmiller presented a picture of the prototype of the Gene Evans Memorial. They discussed a coffee/brunch celebration to dedicate the memorial on April 3, 2011 or April 10, 2011 if board approved.

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Adminstrators’/Directors’ Reports. Secondary principal Christi Gochenour reported on: *A new permission slip to be signed by parents allowing students to take home laptops to complete on-line courses. *Melanie Freund, school based interventionist, requested Mrs. Gochenour’s permission to have a Relationship Educator from the AAA Center for Pregnancy Counseling in Omaha present an abstinence workshop for grades 512. The board tabled discussion on this workshop until 2011-2012 school year. *Administrator Mentoring – Mrs. Gochenour has been selected with one other administrator in Iowa to participate in a nationwide study in conjunction with NYU on change in administration. *Informed the board she is attending a 5 day workshop in Montana.

“2011 Lynn Erickson ConceptBased Curriculum and Instruction Certification Institute.” *The progress on the new LoganMagnolia website. Projected up and running date is January 31, 2011.

Dan Cohrs called for a recess at 7:09 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m.

Elementary Principal Jim Makey reported on: *An article on 13 different ways of doing addition and subtraction to demonstrate support for the professional development in CGI for math. *NWEA Reading testing will begin during the last week of January.

Peggy Kelly, Food Service Director, presented on the hot lunch program. She also discussed the need for a hot cart. Currently, the kitchen has five hot carts that have been in service since 1984. Peggy obtained a quote for approximately $2,150 which will be placed on the agenda for February 2011.

Superintendent Jim Hammrich reported on: *The FCC is changing the bands for mobile radios effective 01/01/2013.

Compliance with this mandate will affect the district by several hundred dollars. *HVAC issues with the music room. *Legislative update. Initial reports are that Governor Branstad is attempting to discontinue preschool funding. *Expressed appreciation for a parent who anonymously donated $1,000 to purchase E Readers.

6. A. Contracts. Mike Branstetter moved to approve the purchase of a 65-passenger 2010 International Bus from Hoglund Bus Co., Inc. for $74,945.00, following presentation of materials by Transportation Director Angie Clark, as to the need for an additional bus due to increased activity schedules and maintenance down-time, seconded

by Todd Cohrs.

Dan Cohrs called for a recess at 8:13 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 8:19 p.m.

Motion carried. 4-0.

6.B. Open Enrollment. There were no new applications at this time.

6. C. Early Graduation Request.

Todd Cohrs moved to approve the following early graduation request, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 4-0.

Rachel Troshynski, end of first semester FY2011.

6.E. Retirement Request. Shelley Foutch approved John Schulte’s resignation effective upon completion of FY 2011, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0.

6.D. Negotiations (closed session). Shelley Foutch moved to go into closed session according to Section 21.5.i. of the Code of Iowa at 8:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy, seconded by Mike Branstetter. Roll call vote: Todd Cohrs, aye; Shelley Foutch, aye; Mike Branstetter, aye; Dan Cohrs, aye; Director Kelly Gochenour was absent. Motion carried. 4-0.

Shelley Foutch moved to return to open session at 9:06 p.m., seconded by Mike Branstetter. Roll call vote: Todd Cohrs, aye; Shelley Foutch, aye; Mike Branstetter, aye; Dan Cohrs, aye; Kelly Gochenour was absent. Motion carried. 4-0.

6.E. Retirement request. This item was discussed before 6.D. Negotiations.

7. Board Reports/Discussion. The board discussed board training with an AEA representative, administrator training, the school lunch program and the Gene Evans memorial.

The next board meeting will be held February 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center.

Dan Cohrs adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.

CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 10 OPERATING FUND MidAmerican Energy, Electricity ......................9,137.01 FUND TOTAL ...................9,137.01 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL.....9,137.01 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Bill Herman, JV BB off. .........60.00 Jim Bruck, Wrest. Off. ...........95.00 Kyle Manz, Var. BB off...........95.00 Mark Arkfeld, JV BB off.........60.00 Neil Yeoman, Var. BB off. ......95.00 Omni Cheer, uniforms.........568.05 Steve Lefeber, wrest. Off.......95.00 West Central Dev., donation Penny wars ......................416.18 Western Valley Conference, WVC honor choir Gate receipts ................1,607.00 FUND TOTAL ...................3,091.23 CHECK. ACCT. TOTA.......3,091.23 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 10 OPERATING FUND ACT, testing prep ................545.40 AEA 13, at risk CPI inst. .......30.00 Agriland FS, supplies ............37.38 Agriland FS, gas, diesel...1,851.42 All American Fund Raising, Football helmets ...........1,602.75 AMSAN, supplies .............2,903.84 Blick Art Materials, Inst. Supplies ...................131.18 Bureau of Ed. & Research, Core seminar ...................860.00 Capital Sanitary Supply, Supplies ........................1,536.87 Central IA Distributing, supp725.00

Charlie Green, snow Removal........................1,368.75 City of Logan, winter chem.., Water/sewer ..................1,889.62 Constellation Newenergy Gas, Nat. gas ...........................246.41 Cornhusker Int. Trucks, Repairs, parts ...............1,141.30 Co. Bluffs Sch. Dist., Reading recovery .........4,400.00 Counsel Office & Document, Toner, copier rental ........1,055.27 Coyote Jazz Festival, Festival entry fee .............110.00 Crossroads of West. IA, Tuition................................697.00 CSI Computer Service, equip.

Repair service.....................80.00 Dave Lyon Auto & Truck Repair, Towing .............................500.00 Decker Sports, at tape ..........72.60 Do It Best Hdw., supp. ........323.76 Ed M. Feld Equip., supp......204.00 Engineered Controls, HVAC Repairs .........................1,704.01 Eugene Esser, gasohol.........29.79 Follett Educational Services, Inst. Supp.........................634.76 Fuel N’ Shine, misc. gasohol, Gasohol ...........................156.30 Harr. Co. GIS, map................15.00 ICDA Inc. SWI honor choir....30.00 IASBO, budget workshop......75.00 IA Comm. Network, monthly Fee...................................206.87 Iowa FLL, reg. Fee ................40.00 IA Western Comm. College, Dual credit tuition, bus driver Education, college early start Tuition............................7,697.75 JW Pepper & Son, Arrangements ..................193.99 Jaymar Business Forms, EOC Year forms ...............109.42 Kelly Gochenour, travel Exp...................................117.60 Kuhl Const., skid rental.......205.00 Loftus Htg., lock room elec. 350.13 Logan Country Store, diesel, Gasohol ...........................555.31 Logan Herald/Woodbine Twiner, Legal printing ...................161.91 Logan Mini-Mart, gas/ Diesel............................2,610.70 Logan Super Foods, supp., Ldship supp. ....................332.54 Logan-Mo. Valley Country Club, Member dues...................650.00 MakeMusic, software ..........212.00 Matheson-Linweld, inst.

Supplies ...........................283.34 MidAmerican Energy, elec. .287.63 Mo. Valley Comm. Schools, Open enroll .................27,398.00 Mundt, Franck & Schumacher, Attny. Fees .........................65.20 OMNI Pub. Co., at riskInst. Supplies ...................171.75 Papillion Sanitation, garbage Collection .........................307.60 Paragon, supplies ...............407.78 Per Mar Security Services, Background check .............35.00 Personal Service Mfg. Corp., Supplies .............................67.46 Pitney Bowes, postage Meter................................435.00 Schmitt Music Centers, Drum stand ......................180.00 School Adm. Of Iowa, SAI Mentoring, conf. Fee .........830.00 Seeley Auto Service, Batteries ..........................283.24 Student Career Connection,.

Google apps. Trning.........800.00 Subia, supplies......................37.55 Tri-Center High School, Open enroll ....................4,326.00 Verizon Wireless, cellular Service.............................247.85 Walmart Comm. Supplies .....41.10 West Harr. Comm. School Dist., Parts, first semester trans.

Sharing ..........................6,142.16 William Macgil & Co., nursing Supplies ...........................297.22 Woodbine Comm. Sch. Dist., Academy tuition first Semester, open enroll.26,449.84 FUND TOTAL ...............107,494.35 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 33 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX Best Buy Business Advantage, Video Camera..................858.39 FUND TOTAL ......................858.39 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL.108,352.74 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND 4 Seasons Fundraising, fundraising ........................536.65 Alex Ranninger, Var BB. Off. .95.00 Bill Herman, BB off. ............240.00 Brian Dickinson, JH wrest.

Official.................................60.00 Coyote Jazz Festival, festival Entry fee ..........................110.00 Custom Apparel, FCCLA shirts, Youth BB jerseys ...............782.00 Decker Sports, polos, BB Nets ..................................664.00 Deneen Healey, concession Supplies ...........................437.14 Eastbay, uniforms, Nike pants, Jackets, .........................2,737.98 Family Career & Counseling, Cluster reg. ...................1,220.00 Gaylen Ranninger, BB off. ....95.00 Grandstay Res. Suites, Coach clinic room ............111.90 JW Pepper & Son, music....300.74 Jake Ranninger, BB off. ........95.00 Jim Bruck, wrest. Off. ............95.00 Jim Salker, wrest. Off. ...........95.00 Ken Ford, BB off. ................120.00 Lou’s Sporting Goods, wrest.

Singlets .........................1,786.26 Mark Arkfeld, BB off............120.00 Martin Brothers, concession Supp. ............................1,089.80 Mike Plewa, BB off..............120.00 Money Handling Machine, SVC money machine ........119.00 Nolan Ford, BB off. ...............30.00 Pepsi Cola, soda..............1,229.24 Rod Foutch, wrest. Off. .........95.00 Scott Ford, BB off................210.00 Something Unique, shooting Shirts ................................192.00 Steve Lefeber, wrest. Off.......95.00 The Predicament Partnership, Youth wrestling ad..............50.00 Tom Moore, wrest. Off...........95.00 Trophies Plus, wrest. Tourney Medals .............................150.91 Walmart Comm., adopt a Family ..............................452.82 FUND TOAL ...................13,630.44 CHECK. ACCT. : 2 FUND: 62 LATCH KEY PROGRAM Iowa Telecom, telep. .............58.09 Logan Super Foods, Kid care Food.................................155.08 FUND TOTAL ......................213.17 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL...13,843.61 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 3 FUND: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Interstate Brands Corp., Food.................................588.97 Jeff Neukirch, daily sales ......65.80 Logan Super Foods, food .......7.90 Martin Brothers, food, Supplies .........................9,390.16 Roberts Dairy Co., food ...3,677.52 FUND TOTAL .................13,730.35 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL...13,730.35 4-1

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028661 Special Execution PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-17 VS DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) MARIE A. GOURLEY, CITIFINANCIAL, INC. As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE SOUTH 56 FEET OF THE WEST 106 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF THE WEST 26 FEET OF THE EAST 70 FEET OF LOT SIX (6) AND THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF THE WEST 26 FEET OF THE EAST 70 FEET OF LOT SEVEN (7), ALL IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) TOWN OF MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 102 N. 7th St., Missouri Valley, Iowa.

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date: Feb. 18, 2011; Time, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $118,819.77; Costs, $458.37; Accruing costs, $16,316.87 + Sheriff; Interest, 10.55% from 11-29-09 on $81,081.90 plus $20,196.00; Date, Nov. 18, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Brian G. Sayer.

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MAGNOLIA COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 19, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the Magnolia City Council was held on the above date at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Alice Rorden presiding and the following council members present: Michelle Rhoten, Mark Hoffman, Gene Barber and Carl Rorden, along with clerk Susanne Vokt and Water Operator Jake Gluntz. Joanne Barber was absent due to illness. Citizens present were Tina Harper, Joetta Alexander, Ellen Dahl, Noah Ludwig, Bill and Carol Pryor.

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

3. Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve December minutes made

by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Carl Rorder, carried. 4-0.

4. Approval of Bills. Bills for $88 and $138.25 for water testing and plant repair submitted by Mr. Gluntz and added to bills list. Motion to approve bills list as amended was made by Michelle Rhoten, seconded by Gene Barber, carried. 4-0.

5. Water Operator Report. Water operator Jake Gluntz reported: Leak discovered in storage shed next to fire station and repaired; well #1 inspected by Cahoy. Well motor was inoperable. Well was cleaned out and 6 feet of debris removed.

Well motor needs to be replaced; some other issues with repairs at the plant will be reviewed and can be taken care of at a later date; permit needed for discharge of water at the plant. Councilman Rorden will look into what is needed for this.

The Cahoy bid for motor replacement was $2,951 to complete repair of Well #1. Motion to approve the bid made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

6. Liquor license renewal Magnolia Event Center. Motion to renew license made by Gene Barber, seconded by Mark Hoffman, carried. 4-0.

7. City Clerk Wages. Council approve increase in clerk wages to $600/month effective February 2011. Motion to accept made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

7. Budget workshop. Council gave input into FY2012 budget. Budget hearing will be set for Wed., Feb. 16 at 6:00 p.m.

9. City Clerk Report. Financial information given; water bill software on hold for now until clerk has time to prepare; pictures of Governor and Lt. Governor received and will be hung in city hall.

10. Mayor’s Report. Sheriff’s report read. No incidents; Mayor Rorden made designations and appointments as follows: Appointments, Designations and Department Appointments: Monthly meeting date, 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; Depository bank and amount, First National Bank, Logan, Iowa, $200,000; City Attorney, Phil Caniglia; Official City Newspaper, Logan Herald-Observer; Law Enforcement, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department; Fire and Rescue, City of Magnolia Fire and Rescue; City Clerk, Susanne Vokt; Water Superintendent, People Service Inc.; Mayor Pro-Tem, Michelle Rhoten; Senior Councilmember, Joanne Barber.

Department Appointments: Michelle Rhoten, animal control, snow removal, landfill commission representative, nuisance control; Joanne Barber, parks and recreation, community relations; Gene Barber, emergency services, E911 representative, street lighting, Old Settler’s liaison; Carl Rorden, mapping and addressing, street maintenance and signage; Mark Hoffman, insurance administration, administration process, street maintenance, water department liaison.

11. Department Reports A. Landfill/Park.

Landfill Commission’s audit report will be on file at the city hall.

B. Fire Department. Radios need to be replaced; no fire calls. 3 rescue runs in town.

C. Streets. Street light at 5th and

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Classifieds HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Work for Dept. of Health & Human Services. View current job openings at w w w. d h h s . n e . g o v MCAN HELP WANTED: Elementary School Principal, Grades K-4, Glenrock, Wyoming.

Converse County School District No. 2 is seeking an Elementary School Principal.

Grades K-4, with a demonstrated record of success as an educational leader. Must hold or be eligible for Wyoming certification, endorsed for Principal, K-12, $72,500 base salary plus allowance for experience.

Wyoming State Retirement and health insurance fully paid by district.

Application deadline is Noon, February 22, 2011. The successful candidate will begin no later than August 1, 2011 and will be required to live within school district boundaries. Please call Glendene Stillwell, Administrative Assistant, (307) 4355331 for an application packet or visit our website at www.cnv2.k12.wy.us.

Converse County School District #2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCAN

School District has the following openings beginning in August, 2011: Library Media, Grades K-12, Trade & Technical (Industrial Arts) Teacher, Grades 9-12. We offer up to $4,500 in housing allowances, and up to $1,500 for moving expenses. Our base salary is $42,800.

Check out our website at www.cnv2.k12.wy.us for application information. Application deadline is Noon on February 16, 2011.

Questions call Glendene Stillwell at 307-436-5331. EOE MCAN

HELP Teacher Glenrock

HELP WANTED: Leyton Public Schools, a rural district in Western Nebraska of approximately 200 students is seeking applicants for a K-12 Principal. Please contact the Leyton School District for application

WANTED: openings.

Wyoming

Harrison County Home & Public Health is looking for a FT home health RN. Must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa and at least 1 year of acute care experience required, home care experience a plus. Good Benefits. M-F 8-4:30 with oncall rotation. Application deadline is January 28, 2011. Please send cover letter, resume and completed job application to Harrison County Home & Public Health, 116 North 2nd Avenue, Logan, IA 51546 or email to ncarritt@harrisoncountyia.org. For more information call 712-644-2220.

Seasonal Positions - City of Woodbine Swimming Pool Manager, Assistant Manager, Lifeguards. Must be at least 15 years old and have a lifeguard certification. Prior experience as a lifeguard preferred.

Public Works Groundskeeper. Must be at least 17 years old.

Previous experience operating mowing, weed eating and landscaping equipment preferred.

Applications may be obtained at City Office, 517 Walker St. between 8-5 Monday through Friday.

Review of applications will begin February 20th, 2011. Phone 647-2550

materials at POB297, Dalton NE 69131 or call 308-377-2303.

Leyton Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. MCAN HELP WANTED: Mechanic. We have an opening for a mechanic in our Sutton, Nebraska location. This position will require experience in medium/hearvy duty trucks, and farm equipment.

Hourly rate w/OT and excellent benefits. Must have own tools and be dependable. Apply in person or Call 308379-1505. MCAN HELP WANTED: Special Services Positions. Hemingford Public Schools, a Class C2 District in Western Nebraska has three full-time teaching positions open for the 2011-2012 school year.

Individuals interested in small caseloads and

Loess Hills State Forest Farmland For Rent 9 Tracts Available - Bid Deadline Wednesday, February 9th Call Agri-Valley Farm Management Chad McCollester, for bid packet & information (712) 525-9201

ATTN: LPN’S/CNA’S Carroll Area Nursing Service Has a Home Care Aide position available for the Woodbine/Dunlap and surrounding area.

We offer: • Competitive Wages •Flexible Scheduling

For an application or more information call 712-263-3078 or 800-920-2267

Carroll Area Nursing Service “Quality Care with a Personal Touch”

1824 4th Ave South • Denison

BANKING Bank of the West is currently seeking a Customer Service Manager in Woodbine, IA to maintain the integrity of branch operations, manage/train branch operations staff, provide superior customer service and help achieve the mission of the Bank.

Specifically, you will sell Bank products and expand customer relationships; oversee/administer branch personnel issues; develop methods to streamline daily functions and improve branch productivity; work with branch management to establish and achieve challenging sales/service goals for all areas of the branch; and balance operational controls and customer service to minimize risk to the Bank.

Requires an AA degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of branch operations experience; working knowledge of bank products & services; familiarity with bank terminals; a strong customer service orientation; excellent analytical, research, math and communication skills.

For immediate consideration, visit www.bankofthewest.com, click on ‘Careers’, search under ‘Woodbine, IA’ and apply online. Bank of the West and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.

Bank of the West Community Focused Banking

mindycrook@crownviewdevelopment.com

January 26, 2011

a supportive environment are encouraged to apply. All positions require a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.Title 1 Reading Teacher requires Elementary Education K-8 certification. Preschool/BirthFive Special Education Teacher - requires Early Childhood Special Education, Preschool Disabilities, or Early Childhood United endorsement.

Speech/Language Pathologist - requires Speech/Language Pathologist degree.

The Salary and Benefit Package is competitive with larger districts.

Please send letter of application, college transcripts and a copy of your current Nebraska Teaching Certificate to: Mandy Plog, Special Education Director mplog@paneau,org for questions. Hemingford Public Schools, PO Box 217, Hemingford, NE 69348, www.hemi n g fo r d s c h o o l s. o r g .

Position is open until filled. EO MCAN

FOR SALE: Black and red angus heifers.

LOAD LOTS 450-600 lbs. Farm direct in Appleton City, MO. Phone us at 877-4989150 (Les) MCAN

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Newly remodeled 2 bedroom house in Logan, Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, pet negotiable. $450 plus utilities. Low maintenance, no yard or garage. 644-2259 FOR RENT: PIC Hall, Persia, IA. Fully equipped kitchen, $150. Call Raymona Crozier at 712-4882107 or 712-326-4385.

1-8 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house in Logan, $550 per month. Call 712592-1507.

FOR RENT: 608 Lincoln Way Woodbine.

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1260 sq. ft., 1 car detached garage, with 2005 washer/dryer. $600 per month.

Deposit and Reference required, no pets or smoking. Call Mindy @ 712-592-1127.

LOST LOST: 2 female red Heelers about a year old. One with an orange collar with “Beck” written on it and one with a crooked tail.

Call 648-2109 or 712216-0652.

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo, all appliances, including washer and dryer; garage available. 712592-1355 3-tf

CARD OF THANKS

FOR SALE

CARD OF THANKS: I am sorry for the trouble I caused Friday night. I want to thank those who assisted me til the unit got

HELP WANTED Part Time Bartender and Part Time Waitress

EOE

Exciting Nursing Leadership Position Available New Hospice company based in Missouri Valley, IA Generations Hospice Care RN - Full Time Title - Director of Professional Services Longview Home, Rose Vista, and Sherer Mgt. are starting up a Hospice company located in Missouri Valley. This position entails start up responsibilities, management of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Spiritual Care Coordinators, Social Work, Bereavement Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator.

Position involves travel to patients' homes wherever they call home e.g. home, assisted living, nursing home, hospital. Please contact Kelly Sherer at 712-642-2264 if interested or fax resume to 712-642-2578.

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there. To the capable unit staff for taking me to emergency. After many tests, breathing treatment and antibiotic IV I was able to come home. I want to thank Bill, Cindy and Megan for being there with me and for Bill spending the night with me. It’s nice to know we have such kind and devoted people to care for us in need. Thank you very much again to all and God Bless. Tammie O’Banion.

CARD OF THANKS: The family of Rick Cooper would like to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, personal visits, memorials, food and prayers at this difficult time. A special thank you to Pastors David Loeschen and Kirk Parsons. God bless you all. Rick’s family.

CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank everyone who attended our benefit last Saturday. Each individual person’s kindness and generosity made it a huge success. All of your wonderful gifts will go to helping us put our lives back together as you all know we lost nearly everything.

Words cannot express the love and thanks we feel for all our friends and family. We are truly blessed. Our sincere thanks and all our love.

Brad Leonard and Megan Gibson.

FOR SALE: 2007 Ford F-150 XLT, Ex Cab, 4x4, 5.4, V-8 power locks and windows, towing package, bedliner, factory running boards, CD player, 39,000 miles, one owner, super clean. Robert Flint 712-592-5025...,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. $20,500

Dave’s Old Home 712-456-2127

ASSOCIATE TEACHER Channel your love for children and the joy of guiding a child through moments of discovery into an exciting career as an Associate Teacher at the WCCA Woodbine Head Start Preschool. Join our team of early education professionals and help create high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children. Stepping into an associate teaching position at Head Start, under the guidance of a teacher, you will interact frequently and respectfully with children, provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials/ activities for children, participate actively in the teaching team through communication, collaboration and curriculum planning. AA/AS in Early Childhood or CDA, 1-year experience in field, valid driver’s license, and liability ins. required. 25 hr, 38 wk/yr position. Benefits include IPERS. Ad closes noon, 2/2. Mail, fax/e-mail letter of application to: Dennis Lawson, West Central Community Action, Box 709, Harlan, IA 51537, Fax: 712/755-3235, E-mail: dlawson@westcca.org,

Website: westcentralca.org,

Odd Fellows Building In Woodbine ALL NEW! Apartments for Lease: 6 Apartments - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths All appliances, including Washer & Dryer.

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

Call NOW! Ranging from $550.00 - $600.00 per month 6 Office Space for Lease Including: Shared Conference Room Kitchenette, Lobby area $250 per month Call Mindy at 712-592-1127 Or email

Logan Herald-Observer

Direct Support Associates in Logan $9.00 per hour with eligibility for two increases during the first year.

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.

Part Time and On-call Positions Available Our employees work to help individuals with disabilities live independently at home. Experience is not necessary, just a desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support.

(You must also be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license.)

The City of Logan is accepting applications for Pool Managers, Assistant Managers and LIfeguards for summer 2011. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 108 W. 4th St., Logan, IA 51546, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. 712-644-2425 EOE

$100.00 hiring bonus (for part time, after 6 months of successful employment).

Mosaic also offers Tuition Reimbursement, a 403B Retirement Plan, and Dental to Part Time employees.

Contact: Dennis at 712-644-2234 Mosaic is an equal opportunity employer

FOR RENT 9’ x 12 Storage Unit Contact Boustead Real Estate Service 510 Walker St. (712) 647-2442

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

REDUCED!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING! 2525 Hwy. 127

1019 Skyline Drive

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

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

Logan $121,500

NEW LISTING

Logan

$229,000

REDUCED!

1369 Hwy 183 - 20 Acres, 3

Lot 13 & 14

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

Skyline Drive, Get two lots for the price of one! 1 acre

Pisgah

$225,000

Logan

$12,500

318 E. 7th St.

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Commercial Building, 5,907 sf, Hwy frontage Great investment

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

Logan

$51,300

Woodbine $259,000

MOTIVATED

131 W. 4th St.

113 N. 3rd Ave.

1 bed, 1 bth, 942 sq. ft., 1 car garage Reduced $10,000

Commercial Bldg. or residence

Logan $45,000

Logan $120,000

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

Legal Notice Continued from page 8 Elm is working again; street light on the corner of Magnolia St. is on all the time. Bulb is out in the light over city hall door.

12. Citizen’s ability to address the council. No concerns.

13. Adjourn. Gene Barber moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m., seconded by Mark Hoffman,

carried. 4-0.

MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL BILLS JANUARY 19, 2011 OPERATING ACCOUNT MidAmerican, elec, fire dept., 31011............................$637.05 MidAmerican, elec, park 31012................................10.00 MidAmerican, elec., shed 31051.................................10.00 MidAmerican, elec., street lights,

31035...............................365.53 Long Lines, city hall phone/ Internet/fax........................103.41 IPERS, employer/employee ..57.25 Logan Herald-Observer, Publications .......................69.62 Windstream, fire hall phone ..52.42 IRS, 4th quarter 2010 .........293.49 HCDC, 3rd quarter FY2011 112.50 Susanne Vokt, off. Supp........83.56 Susanne Vokt, clerk wages.439.25

(gross $500) Noah Ludwig, snow rem. ....720.00 TOTAL ..............................2,954.08 WATER ACCOUNT MidAmerican, water pumping 31016...............................222.59 Harr. Co. Landfill, landfill Assmt...............................398.00 People Service, water operator, Heater, parts, postage ..1,942.69 State Hygienic Lab,

Radiochemistry..................36.00 State Hygienic Lab, credit ..(36.00) United West. Coop, propane101.40 Iowa Sales Tax, efile 4th Quarter 2010 ...................608.00 Siouxland Hth. Dist., testing..88.00 Boruff Plumbing, parts and Labor................................138.25 TOTAL ..............................3,498.93 REVENUE Interest ....................................2.84

LOST...................................808.85 County Treasurer..............2,404.71 Road Use Tax ..................1,250.49 TOTAL OPERATING ACCT. BAL. AS OF 1/15 ........68,866.12 WATER REV. DEP. ...........3,829.17 TOTAL WATER REV. ACCT. AS OF 1/15...................7,144.85 WATER RES. DEP.................50.00 TOTAL WATER REVENUE ACCT. AS OF 1/15...........455.00 4-1

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Sports

January 26, 2011

Lo-Ma takes Sioux City Heelan duals Evan Bland World-Herald News Service Nolan Oviatt’s left eye was dark and absurdly swollen. He and his LoganMagnolia wrestling team absorbed plenty of shots from Lewis Central.

But Oviatt – the No. 2 wrestler at 140 pounds in Class 1-A according to The Predicament- eventually pinned his man. And the Panthers (23-0) eventually held off Lewis Central to remain unbeaten in dual formats and end the Titans’ three-year reign at the Sioux City Heelan Duals, winning 39-33.

“It feels really good to come in here and wrestle all these kids and be successful,” Oviatt said. “We’ve expected it from ourselves this year; now it’s just a matter of showing up and doing it.”

Logan-Magnolia and Lewis Central each bulldozed their way through pool play with 4-0 marks at the Long Lines Family Recreation Center. They met in the title match as 1A’s top-rated dual team and 3-A’s No. 6 squad, respectively, according to the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association.

The clash lived up to its billing. The Panthers jumped out to a 33-9 lead

after No. 6 Quinton Doiel stuck Corbin Tawser at 119 pounds. The lead held despite L.C. winning five of the last six matches.

“We got a lot of pins and wrestled well,” Lo-Ma coach Kent Kersten said.

“Lewis Center has a good team, but we came up with some pins and that’s kind of what made the difference there.”

The teams split the 14 weights, but Lo-Ma earned a 5-4 edge in pins and also benefited from an L.C. open class at 112 pounds.

The Panthers finished fourth at the Heelan Duals last year and most recently wwon the event in 2007.

Jan. 22 they defeated Le Mars (74-0), Lincoln East, Neb. (66-6), Glenwood (60-15) and Sioux City East (75-9) to reach the title bout.

Between the two finalist schools, 11 wrestlers combined to finish the afternoon unbeaten. For LoMa, they were Ridge Meeker (103 pounds), No. 9 Ethan Reynek (112), Oviatt, No. 4 Marrick Loftus (160), Chris Bridgeford (189) and No. 4 Evan Mikels (215).

The Panthers added the Heelan title to a pile that also includes tournament wins at Harlan and Riverside as well as their own.

But with teams from Iowa and Nebraska present – not to mention Lewis Central – Kersten said Saturday’s crown was as satisfying as any.

“It’s tough and kind of a grind, so after this, three duals in the state duals doesn’t seem as bad. The kids did a good job and it will help us get ready for what’s ahead.”

Lo-Ma 39, Lewis Central 33 103: Ridge Meeker, pinned Eric Kruse, 3:40 112: Ethan Reynek, won by forfeit 119: Quinton Doiel, pinned Corbin Tawser, 1:20 125: Tyler Feller, LC, dec. Dillon Lorentzen, 11-4 130: Derek Jenkins, LC pinned Eric Brosnahan, 3:30 135: Jay Hildreth, LC pinned Zach Hatcher, 5:10 140: Nolan Oviatt, pinned Ethan Ruby, 2:56 145: Ben Schwery, LC pinned Troy Sodders, 1:57 152: Zeb Wahle, LC, dec. Dillon Miller, 11-4 160: Marrick Loftus, dec. Klint Forristall, 5-3 171: Kyle Putnam, LC pinned Travis Jones, 1:48 189: Chris Bridgeford pinned Dylan Miller, 1:22 215: Evan Mikels pinned Zach Renshaw, 2:52 285: Tommy Grimes, LC dec. Logan Melby, 5-4

Chris Bridgeford pins Dylan Miller of Lewis Center in 1:22 in the finals of the Heelan Dual Touranment. Bridgeford was undefeated for the day.

Photo: Angela Winther

Quinton Doiel earned two pins in the dual against Griswold and Underwood Jan. 18th.

Photo: Angela Winther

Lo-Ma boys WVC conference champs first time in 30 years This photo was mis-identified in last week’s paper. The caption should have read: Ridge Meeker holds on to a 4-0 decision over Colby Mauch of MVAO. Photo: Angela Winther

Trent Buckner For the Herald-Observer

Lady Panthers clinch third place in WVC south Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer With two victories this week in conference games, the Lady Panthers clinched third place in the Western Valley Conference South division. Hosting the Spartans of West Monona Jan. 20, the Lady Panthers paid tribute to their three senior players. A ceremony following the game honored seniors Macy Cohrs, Karen Hutson and Kylee Loftus.

In first quarter action, both teams started off sluggish. Lo-Ma held West Monona to four points and ended up leading 10-4 at the end of the quarter. The second quarter saw a good defense from the Panthers who held the Spartans to single digit scoring. At the buzzer, Lo-Ma had the advantage over West Monona 21-9.

Coming out of the locker room, both teams had trouble putting the ball in the basket. With half of the quarter gone, no team scored until Ashley Bradshaw sank a basket with 3:57 on the clock.

Bradshaw got another bucket with 3:04 left. These two baskets were the only points Lo-Ma scored in the quarter, making it a 25-17 contest. Hutson started the fourth quarter by drawing a foul basket and sinking the free throw after. She followed that with a threepoint bucket. At the 5:26 mark, Hutson had a threepoint play to make the score 34-21. The Spartans kept fighting coming within five points with three minutes left to play. The Panthers held on to the 4332 win.

Karen Hutson, left,

takes the ball down the court.

Photo: Gene Esser Hutson had 21 points, 10 rebounds and five steals; Bradshaw and Loftus had six points each followed by Carrie Charbonneau with four points and seven rebounds; Macy Cohrs and Courtney Oviatt had three points each Traveling to Mondamin Jan. 21, the Panthers faced off against the West Harrison Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes scored first on a three-point bucket by Jacque Clark. With 3:42 left in the first quarter, Courtney Oviatt sank a three-pointer to bring the Panthers within one of the Hawkeyes. A free throw by Loftus tied the game at eight apiece. At the end of the first quarter, Lo-Ma was down 12-10. Good passing in the middle and defensive rebounds helped the Panthers build a lead.

At the 3:33 mark, Kia

Fender drained a threepoint shot to make the score 26-14. Going into half time the Panthers had the advantage 31-22.

In the third quarter, the Panthers added 15 points making the score 46-33. To start the fourth quarter, Hutson rattled in a threepoint shot. The Panthers went on to score 19 more points and held the Hawkeyes to only nine in the quarter. Lo-Ma went on to win 65-44.

Leading the scoring was Hutson with 29 points and 11 rebounds; Loftus had a good night scoring 13 points and pulling down 12 rebounds; Oviatt poured in seven points followed by Fender with five and Bradshaw with four.

Macy Cohrs had three; Chelsea Lautrup and Charbonneau each had two.

With wins over West Monona and West Harrison, the Lo-Ma boys’ basketball team laid claim to the Western Valley South Conference championship.

Even with Jan. 22’s game against Whiting postponed for a second time, the Panthers own a 7-0 record in the conference, which earned them the top seed in the south half of the conference bracket.

Jan. 20, the West Monona Spartans came to Logan for a makeup game.

The Panthers started out fast as they raced to a 21-9 first quarter lead. The Spartans would not go away as they outscored LoMa 18-11 in the second quarter, which cut the Panther lead at half to 3227.

In the third quarter, LoMa came back out of the locker room ready to go as they built a double-digit lead again. West Monona was not done as they found their touch from behind the three-point line and took a 51-50 lead to end the third quarter. The game swung back and forth to start the last period of play, but the Panthers looked to their man in the middle, Levi Ettleman, who made some key shots as Lo-Ma pulled away to a 67-60 win.

Ettleman finished with 30 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Other Panthers giving great effort were, Nate Fender, 15 points, nine assists, two rebounds and a steal; Cole Davis, 14 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals; Gannon Cunard, four points, one rebound and a steal: Paul Hutson, two points, 11 rebounds and two assists; and Zach Powley, two points, three rebounds and three assists.

“I was pleased with the way we came out with lots of energy and focus, but we were unable to sustain that throughout the game,” said coach Steve Nixon. “West

Monona really took it to us in the third quarter, but our guys kept their composure and made some big plays down the stretch. I was proud of our toughness and how we stuck together.

This was a very big win for us.”

Lo-Ma traveled to Mondamin for a game against the Hawkeyes Jan. 21.

The Panthers started slowly, but finished the first quarter strong to grab a 1512 lead. In the second quarter, Lo-Ma put the defensive clamps on the Hawkeyes as they held the home team to seven points to take a 28-19 lead into the intermission.

To begin the second half, both teams came out tight as West Harrison outscored the Panthers 9-8 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Lo-Ma seemed to take control as they stretched their lead to 15, but some key outside shots

by West Harrison quickly turned the game into a twopossession game. Over the final few minutes, Lo-Ma was able to withstand the Hawkeye charge with some clutch plays and took the victory 60-50.

The Panthers received another strong effort from Ettleman as he collected 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Fender had 15 points, 10 steals, five assists and four rebounds. Other Panthers chipping in for the win were Hutson, eight points, 10 rebounds and two steals;

Lo-Ma Panthers WVC South Champs

Davis, eight points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals; Powley, six points, four assists, one rebound and a steal; Alex Cohrs, two points and a block.

“I was disappointed in our performance, but pleased with the win,” Nixon said. “This is our first conference championship in over 30 years and these kids deserve all the credit. However, if we are going to make a deep run in the conference tournament, we’re going to have to play much better than we did tonight.”

As the top seed in the tournament, the Panthers host first round play Jan. 25. Charter Oak-Ute will take on West Monona at 6 p.m. with Lo-Ma’s game against West Harrison to follow.

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