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SOCCER REGISTRATION Soccer registration will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 23 at the LoMa Elementary Commons. All children age 4 and older are eligible to play. The Optimist Club’s soccer committee will be available to answer questions. If unable to attend or for more information call Sarah Moss at 644-3649.

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Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com FEBRUARY 23, 2011

VOLUME 127, ISSUE 8

SHORT TAKES HUNTER SAFETY CLASS

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LO-MA CLAIMS STATE VICTORY

Harrison County Conservation Board will have a hunter safety class from 6 to 9:30 p.m., March 7, 9 and 10 at Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine.

Participants must be 12years old and attend all three nights to be certified. Pre-registration is required by calling 712647-2785. Space is limited.

Mary Darling Editor

COAT AND BLANKET DRIVE Logan’s annual blanket and coat drive for the homeless and local distribution is underway.

Blankets, coats of all sizes, mittens, gloves and scarves are being collected. The collection boxes are located in the Fourth Avenue Mall building.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Logan Library book sale will be held Feb. 1428 during regular hours.

Proceeds go to the revitalized Friends of the Library group.

Information on joining this group is avaiable at the library. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. and Wed; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tues, Thurs., Fri. and 11 to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

PERSIA BREAKFAST Persia Fire and Rescue will hold its annual breakfast buffet from 7 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 27 at the PIC Hall in Persia. Menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, muffins, coffee and juice.

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Lo-Ma Elementary will hold kindergarten roundup April 7 and 8.

Children who will be 5years old before Sept. 15 are eligible. There will be a parents night at 7 p.m., April 5 in the elementary school commons. For more information call the school at 644-2168.

CRAFT FAIRE The Logan Methodist Women are holding an early spring craft faire from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 26 at the Logan United Methodist Church.

There will also be a morning coffee and bake sale beginning at 9 a.m.

Lo-Ma approves new course of study

The Lo-Ma Panthers celebrate their first place win in Class IA at the Iowa State Wrestling Meet Feb. 19. The final team score was 86, outpacing Don Bosco who had 74.5. Lo-Ma last won the crown in 2005.

Photo: Angela Winther It was the ultimate bit- team championship well (74.5) and Alburnett Evan Bland tersweet moment for the in hand by the time (68). Lo-Ma won the contingent of Logan- Oviatt took the mat. team crown in 2005, then World-Herald News Service Magnolia fans and “We’re happy that we Don Bosco nabbed the Nolan Oviatt managed wrestlers at the Iowa won the tournament – of next five state titles. Like an escape point as the last State wrestling tourna- course – very happy,” in 2005, the purple-andseconds ticked off his ment Saturday. No. 2 Panthers coach Kent gold-clad group earned finals match. But he Oviatt (44-3) lost a 5-1 Kersten said. “But it was top billing Saturday withcouldn’t escape what bout at 140 pounds to tough for Nolan. We were out the benefit of an inditurned out to be the top-rated and defending pulling for him to win it.” vidual champion. worst feeling of his deco- champion Robert Walker The Panthers’ final SEE WRESTLING rated four-year prep (46-0). But the Panthers team score of 86 points career. already had the Class I-A outpaced Don Bosco Page 12

WCCA provides $1.5 M in services to county in 2010 1,115 individuals received some form of aid A total of 587 households in Harrison County received aid in some form from West Central Community Action in 2010.

Services provided included Head Start, child and adult care food programs, the Women, Infants and Children program, lowincome home energy assistance, weatherization, emergency food and shelter program, senior employment program, community empowerment areas and food pantries.

“Compared to fiscal year 2009 we served about the same number of households,” said Executive Director Joel Dirks.

Dollars and/or value going directly to clients, local vendors, etc. included: •Emergency food and shelter - $5,628 •Senior Aide Employment/training $15,978 •Fuel and utility assistance - $320,912 •Head Start/wrap-around family services - $294,476 •Weatherization $166,569 •Child Care Services $52,629 •WIC Supplemental

High School principal Christi Gochenour presented a new course of study for students in grades nine through 12 at the Feb. 9 school board meeting.

“Each subject area has put together a course of study sequence and we have made those adjustments in the course guide,” Gochenour said.

“We have added a few courses and included those course descriptions as well.”

This proposal would require 47 credits to graduate, which would include 30 core and 17 elective classes. The courses would be required to be completed in sequential order as Gochenour presented.

According to requirements, students would be required to complete the following: •Eight semesters of English (If a student completes English 9 in grade eight, they will be required to complete four years of English in high school and the credit earned in eighth grade will count as an elective.

•Six semester hours of social studies •Six semester hours of science •Six semester hours of math (If a student completes Algebra I in eighth grade, they will be required to complete three years of math in high school and the credSEE LO-MA Page 2

Budget info discussed by council Mary Darling Editor

Amy Lugsch, director of the West Central Community Action outreach office in Logan, loads up a box in the food pantry for a county family.

Photo: Mary Darling Foods - $160,705 •Local donations of food/clothing - $227,013 Overall administrative costs were only 3.23 percent and delivery costs 15.44 percent of the program.

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The majority of the households - 34 percent helped by WCCA, were single person households, followed by 27 percent two adults with children and 23 percent single parent/female households.

The Logan City Council discussed the 2011-12 budget and met with representatives of the park board and library board at the Feb. 7 meeting.

Gary Nordby, president of the park board, discussed the park budget with the council. The council had requested he come and give them an idea of what they are interested in doing.

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WCCA: Aids county families FROM PAGE 1 Sixty percent of the households have income below the 100 percent poverty guideline with 60 percent receiving monthly fixed income from SSA, SSI/SSD or other pensions and 48 percent by employment. The majority -43 percent - are 18 to 54 years of age, followed by 27 percent that are 6 to 17 years of age.

Out of the 587 households receiving assistance, 205 are one-person households.

Director of the Harrison County outreach office, Amy Lugsch, said she has seen the need for food increase.

“The past few months there have been more than 30 families a month using the food pantry here,” Lugsch said.

She said there is no income limit on food pantry use, but there is a limit of only four times per year each family can use it.

“There’s a lot of people still out of work.”

She said the pantry can

always use personal hygiene items, something they always seem to be low on.

Lugsch is also concerned what the higher cost of utilities will bring this spring.

“They are only protected until April 1, and then shut off notices come out. We encourage everyone to keep paying even if they get assistance,” she said.

Some of the various programs WCCA provides and the number of clients involved included: •Head Start – 36 children in Missouri Valley and Woodbine centers •Child and Adult Care Food Program – 80 children enrolled at 10 home providers •Child Care Resource and Referral – 65 center and home providers •Women, Infants and Children – 371 participants •Low-Income Home Energy Assistance – 533 households •Weatherization – 20 households •MidAmerican ICARE

assistance – 10 households •Emergency Food and Shelter program $5,306.58 spent in FY2010 •Senior Employment Program – 125 participants •American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – 95 households awarded funds •Food pantries – 401 individuals For the $4,350 WCCA requested from Harrison County for 2010, the county received $1.5 million back in services.

“It is our hope this report will provide you with an important resource,” Dirks told the supervisors. “Current, factual and objective information.”

Dirks said the staff at WCCA considers itself partners with the local community in providing appropriate assistance to the less fortunate and needy.

“If we can be of any additional assistance in our role, please do not hesitate to call upon us,” Dirks said.

LO-MA: New course of study FROM PAGE 1 it earned in the eighth grade will count as an elective.

•One semester of Health •One semester of Speech •One semester of Advanced Language •One semester of Keyboarding •One semester of Senior Seminar The board approved the new course of study to begin in the 2011-2012 school year.

Both Gochenour and

Elementary Principal Jim Makey presented results from Iowa Test of Basic Skills tests taken in November with graphs documenting strengths and weaknesses of the students.

Superintendent Jim Hammrich reported county superintendents are discussing scheduling a meeting of Harrison County board members. He said he would be meeting with the Harlan superintendent to discuss the possible human relations sharing.

The board gave its

approval for naming the auditorium the L. Eugene Evans auditorium.

A contract was approved for Martin Brothers for the purchase of a heated cabinet for the lunch service at a cost of $2,143.85.

The FY2010 audit, presented by business manager Lauren Roden, was approved by the board following a discussion of a deficit in the athletic activity account.

The board held a closed session to discuss negotiations.

COUNCIL: Budget discussion FROM PAGE 1 Nordby said they would like to add a small park shelter to the city park near the playground equipment.

It would have a roof and poles to hold it up with possibly some brick to make it look similar to the big park shelter. It would all depend

on costs. According to city administrator Nedra Fliehe, there is presently $5,000 in the park board budget for equipment. They would also like to purchase new swings, Nordby said.

Alvin Dinkel, a member of the library board, was present to answer council questions regarding the

library budget.

He explained some possible projects including the upcoming need to replace computers used by the public.

The council further discussed the budget and set the date of Feb. 17 for the next meeting to adopt the budget.

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Lo-Ma Board proposes no contract changes Mary Darling Editor The Lo-Ma School Board proposed a zero percent raise in compensation to Lo-Ma Education Association and basically no changes to the present contract when it presented its response last week to the LEA proposal of an eight percent increase for the 2011-2012 contract.

The LEA had requested an addition of $267,300 in

funds that would then be distributed according to its proposal. The board said it did not propose to add any additional funds to the contract as well as no additional funds for additional credit hours of education instructors receive the LEA had requested.

The LEA had asked that employees who are asked to serve as a substitute during a planning period, be compensated per diem with the board voting that

request down as well as the addition of a longevity schedule to the supplemental pay schedule for extra curricular activities.

The LEA asked for the board to cover the insurance increase for 20112012. The board said it intended to leave the contribution where it stands at $630 for the duration of the contract.

Negotiations will now continue in closed sessions until an agreement is reached.

Harrison County biggest loser to begin March 1 Nikki Davis For the Herald-Observer If you’ve ever wanted motivation to lose weight, it’s just arrived in Harrison County.

Hannah Johnsen, with help from assistant Jaina Swanger, haS already begun to think of crowning the ‘Harrison County Biggest Loser’.

“This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” Johnsen said.

“Jaina and I in the office have talked about it and both are the type who need motivated. So we thought this would be a fun way to do it.”

The Harrison County Biggest Loser competition is set to begin on March 1 and is limited to 10 teams of two. But if finding a partner is a daunting task, Johnsen and Swanger will

work in locating one.

Each individual is asked to pay $40 up front, which averages out to $5 per week, but that money may come back … and be a larger sum.

“Each week, the team with the highest percentage of weight loss will win $20 for their team,” Johnsen explained. “Then on week eight – the last week – the grand prizes will be awarded.”

The grand prizes include $300 for the first place team, $150 for second and $80 for the third.

Weekly weigh-ins will take place between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each Tuesday, beginning on March 1 and ending on April 26 at the Ed Spencer Real Estate Office in Logan. All information obtained is strictly confidential, taken by either Johnsen or Swanger, and will be taken on a digi-

tal scale.

“The scale will never change,” Johnsen said, to assure fairness. “It’s all the same on one scale at the one location.”

Every week Johnsen and Swanger will send out flyers with suggestions on exercise, nutrition and more.

“But everyone can do their own plans, dieting, exercising and more,” Johnsen said.

If anyone would like to participate, they may contact Hannah Johnsen at 592-9794 or Jaina Swanger at 402-740-5526.

“If this ‘season’ is a success, we will do another season, although I’m hoping to only partake in one,” Johnsen said, smiling.

“Jaina and I wanted to take off some weight and thought what a fun way to do this. Let the competing begin!”

IWCC continuing ed classes The Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College in Harlan, is offering the following upcoming continuing education classes: Microsoft Expression Web: Save hundreds of dollars on professional web design fees by learning to create your own website.

March 4, four sessions, $140, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

QuickBooks Level II: March 5, three sessions, $169, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30

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Dog Obedience: Teach your dog to come, sit, stay, heel and stand in this class for dogs three months or older. March 16, six sessions, $45; $29 for repeating dogs. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.

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Microsoft Word II: March 28 and 31, two sessions, $99, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Excel Level I: March 28 and 31, two sessions, $99, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

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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.

He’s cutting his way out of winter Dad has sorted and resorted a box of washers, bolts, screws and nuts for the past two months. I think the hardware my boyfriend used as a “job” for dad has overstayed it’s welcome.

About the only thing that he doesn’t get bored with is cutting up empty boxes into tiny squared pieces for the trash man.

According to dad, the people who pick up the trash have a new rule – nothing larger than a two-inch square can go into the trash bag – but then again, dad says he had a long talk with Tiger Woods about his inappropriate behavior.

My pantry looks like someone ransacked it in the middle of the night. Everything is scattered about, as I needed the boxes. From macaroni and cheese to Hamburger Helper, the boxes have been stolen and given to dad, a couple at a time, to keep him busy. I just hope I remember the directions on how to make everything I’ve dismantled.

I became so desperate for boxes that I even raided someone’s trash. It wasn’t as bad as it sounds.

I was going to work and noticed that someone had at least 20 empty trial sized dog food boxes on the top of their trashcan. I figured I was doing us both a favor. I needed the boxes and they wouldn’t have to worry that they would blow all over the neighborhood before the trash guy got there, besides they may have been rejected anyway, since they weren’t cut up into tiny squares.

Before winter came and dad was stuck in the house, he seemed to care more about how he looked. He would shave every day and his hair was always slicked back with VO5, with not a hair out of place.

He started telling me that a neighbor was watching everything he was doing and would laugh about it.

Since he often tells “stories” about imaginary people, I didn’t think much about it until I asked him why he hadn’t shaved in a couple of days. His answer was a little scary.

“The guy in the mirror doesn’t remember where he put the shaving kit.”

I’m not sure if that’s like speaking in the third person or if he has forgotten what he looks like, but once we went and looked at the guy in the mirror together and laughed as the goofy couple in the mirror laughed back at us, it’s been OK. It’s a new routine in the morning.

He says he wishes he could shave. I assure him that he can and we look in the mirror together, chuckle at the odd looking couple, I fill up the palm of his hand with shaving cream and he’s on the job with razor in hand.

I’m not sure what this all means but I just hope spring gets here soon or we may have to take down all the mirrors in the house.

Basically I just need more boxes.

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Love Letters Second Lieutenant Richard Wellbrook was in trouble. His crippled B-24 was hit over Germany on Aug. 24, 1944, and the future looked bleak. He was pinned under a 700-pound turret and if the pilot was unable to land, Richard would surely go down with the plane. Then, an explosion of anti-aircraft killed five of his crewmates and dislodged the turret.

Willbrook staggered to the opening and parachuted out of the spinning plane with moments to spare.

With one broken leg and the other badly cut, Bellbrook crawled away from the crash for five hours until German soldiers captured him. He was marched on two bad legs from one prison camp to another where he was tortured an interrogated. He was eventually held in Moosburg northeast of Munich. It was a hellish existence, as he battled hunger, sub zero cold, loneliness and infections.

Wellbrook had promised

his wife he would return after the war, but as days dragged on, he began to doubt seeing home again. If the worst happened, he wanted his wife and twoyear old son to know he had been thinking of them.

Richard secretly wrote a diary in the form of letters on paper provided by the Red Cross.

“Things here are critical with over half the men down with the G.I. flu. The fleas are in every bed…Have been lying in my bunk dreaming about us. It is my favorite pastime, though it hurts like the devil at times, Mary my darling. It is Christmas Eve and if I ever needed you, I do now. I’ve such a lost feeling and bluer than I ever have been in my life. I’ve spent the evening sitting with the other men, just staring into space. A strange sight, darling, and not a pretty one of 17 men in old clothes, heavy hearts and bitter forlorn faces as they think of home etc.”

“I only hope this bitter-

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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

ness will fade, but I’ve seen so many sights and too many men’s souls to ever be quite the same. I still wake up with nightmares. Some of the men who have been down two years wake up screaming, so the nights don’t lack interest. Life continued in such a hopeless fashion until prisoners heard distant shelling.”

At last, rescue was at hand. He wrote, “Mary darling, still a POW but it is definitely looking up. It is rumored we will not be evacuated. If so, we will be free in a week. It can’t be put into words how I feel at that prospect…After eight months of, the thought of freedom is almost frighten-

ing…the thought of soon being with you leaves me so impatient, I can’t sleep or even wait for the day. May it be very soon…The thought of you and Kent has made it possible, believe me, and putting those thoughts in here has helped. I hope and pray that Kent will never have to keep a record such as this, and that man in his little weak mind will at last have learned that wars can only cause suffering. My love forever, Mary.”

Thirty-two year old Second Lt. Richard Wellbrook delivered his letters to Mary on Christmas, 1945 and they were printed in War Letters by Andrew Carroll.

News from the Extension Service

Water quality starts at home In an earlier part of my life, I was called on from time to time to talk about water quality with a variety of audiences. I was always amazed when more urban folks would say something like, “…why don’t those farmers wise up and stop fouling up the quality of our water…?” Although it is a good question on its surface, the assumption that farmers don’t care really misses the point to me. I typically responded that even though every part of society has people that do things without thinking, in many ways the group that is first and most clearly threatened by contaminated water is the people on the land – farmers. It is maybe a bit gross, but in a true story from sinkhole country in northeast Iowa a few years back, a farmer rolled two dead hogs into a sinkhole. That spring when snowmelt ran in the ground, neighbors about a mile away had oil and hog bristles in the kitchen sink from the well water. Those farmers clearly understood

local water quality issues!

Here in western Iowa, we don’t have the sinkhole issue, but well condition and local water can be a concern. By Iowa law, public water systems (towns and community associations) must be tested regularly for common health concerns. But private wells are only tested at the owner’s prerogative. The two biggest concerns for well water quality are coliform bacteria and excessive concentrations of nitrates. Today we focus on coliform bacteria. Virtually all coliforms originate above ground, and therefore their presence indicates contamination at or near the ground surface. Not all coliform bacteria are the same, and some are actually relatively harmless, but the presence of any indicates a problem. Some waterborne illnesses including salmonellosis, shigellosis, bacterial hepatitis, and various diarrheas can develop.

Testing water is the one way to know. If you have water that contains coliform bac-

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator teria, the most likely cause is a poorly constructed well that was either improperly cased or where the well works have degraded through time and that now allow entry of surface water.

Some of the defects are easy to fix (for instance, a new well cap), while others may mandate relocation and installing a new well. But the starting point is to test the home water works.

Sampling is an easy process, and the local county sanitarian, or your extension office can help with the necessary sampling information. Taking a good sample is critical. Because coliform bacteria are found many places above ground, you need to sample careful-

ly to prevent accidentally contaminating the sample as you fill the bottle.

For thorough details on sampling home water systems, your extension office has the publication, “Coping with Contaminated Wells.” If you prefer, this publication is available at the Web site http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM13 29.pdf. In addition, more information about do-ityourself shock chlorination of your water system is available at our office.

For additional information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension office at ropope@iastate.edu or 6442105.

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Dolores Elaine Avalos, •Deputy Knickman Dunlap and Donald Lee responded to Easton Trail Mefferd, Dunlap to check on a child that had left home. The child SMALL CLAIMS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was located and returned home. The case will be for- vs James Joe Kirk, Dunlap Hauge Associates, Inc. vs warded to the Department of Human Services for fol- Christina Frazier, Troy Frazier, Dunlap low up.

Nebraska Furniture •Deputy Killpack investigated a reported runaway Mart, Inc. vs Charles Evans, female juvenile. She was Deborah Evans, Missouri found in Missouri Valley Valley Dornan Lustgarten & with a young man. Charges Troia PCL vs Ryan Hinkel, are pending.

•To report Crime Missouri Valley General Service Bureau, Stopper information call 1Inc. vs Bonnie J. Oloff, 800-247-0592.

Logan •To report littering call General Service Bureau, 1-888-665-4887.

Inc. vs John Hoffman, Any criminal charge is Elizabeth Hoffman, merely an accusation and the Missouri Valley defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven VIOLATIONS guilty.

Brittany Hansen, Missouri Valley, possess/purchase alcohol by person under 21

Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Feb. 11 •Deputy Cohrs responded to an alarm at a business in Modale. All was found to be secure.

Feb. 13 •Deputy Klutts assisted the state patrol with an intoxicated driver on I-29.

•Deputy Jensen tried to assist with what was described as an out-of-control 10 year old. The parents called for help in controlling the child. After some discussion the child was taken to the hospital by the parents to be checked. This has become an ongoing problem. No further action was taken.

Feb. 14 •Deputy Clemens was contacted by some hunters who were being harassed on 180th Street. After hear-

ing their side of the story, Deputy Clemens talked to the lady that was harassing the hunters. She was told to stop the activity and leave the hunters alone as they were not on or near her residence. She said she understood but was concerned about the shooting.

•Deputy Killpack assisted a subject from Persia with some child visitation questions and concerns.

The subject was given some ideas but referred to ask an attorney.

Feb. 15 •Deputy Knickman was called to a residence on Harvard Trail for reported suspicious activity.

•Deputy Doiel transported a juvenile to the Missouri Valley Hospital for a mental evaluation. It was decided that a volun-

Three get 10 more years for prison beating death World-Herald News Service Alfred Eugene Myre, imprisoned for his role in beating a man to death in Council Bluffs, was himself beaten to death for making untrue claims, authorities say.

“He had made a claim that he was something in the gang that he wasn’t,” said Scott Brown, the director of area prosecutions for the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. “This was an internal punishment to keep him in line.”

On Feb. 14, the three fellow inmates implicated in Myre’s June 14, 2010 death at the Clarinda Correctional Facility were sentenced to 10 additional years in prison.

Martin Edward Dahlke, 29, former Logan area resident, and Rolland William Jacobsen, 31, had each pleaded guilty in December to one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault resulting in serious injury, and they were sentenced Feb. 14.

Jeremy John McIntosh, 28, formerly of Logan, pleaded guilty to the same charges and, at his request, was sentenced immediately.

Each charge carries a five-year sentence and the prison terms will be served consecutively. The men also were ordered to jointly pay $150,000 in restitution to Myre’s estate.

The trio had initially been charged with seconddegree murder.

A fourth inmate, Richard Jason Martin Jr., had also been charged, but the case against him was dismissed last week.

Myre, 44, knew something about beatings. He was serving a 50-year sentence for second-degree murder in the 1991 beating death of Daniel Gilley, 29, in Riverside Park. Gilley was pummeled with rocks on the banks of the Missouri River. Another

man was convicted of firstdegree murder in the killing. Myre had recently been transferred to Clarinda from the Iowa Medical and Classification Center at Oakdale. In addition to claiming a position in a prison gang that he didn’t really hold, Myre also made a racial comment that infuriated another group in the facility, Brown said.

Authorities think Dahlke instigated the attack and Jacobsen and McIntosh carried it out.

They did not intend to kill Myre, Brown said.

The assault lasted about 30 seconds after which Dahlke walked Myre into the yard and Myre sat down at one of the picnic tables, according to court documents.

Soon after, Myer fell backward, unconscious.

Corrections officers could not revive him.

An autopsy found that Myre died of internal injuries, including a ruptured spleen.

Feb. 14 in the Page County Courthouse, only Jacobsen appeared to have family members present – his parents and his fiancée, all from Missouri Valley.

Kim Traylor said her son is not the kind of person to participate in something like a prison yard beating.

She thinks he was coerced into taking part.

In court, Dahlke and Jacobsen both said they wanted to apologize to their own families and to Myre’s. McIntosh declined an opportunity to speak.

Outside the courtroom before being returned to prison, Jacobsen hugged his family. After he let go of his mother, she burst into tears.

“It’s all right, mom,” he said. His shackles clinked as he was led away.

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

Levi Ettleman Levi Ettleman had 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks in a 67-38 win over Missouri Valley in the first round of districts on Feb. 14.

Nominate your Lo-Ma Athlete of the Week by noon each Monday by calling 712-644-2705 Mary Darling @heraldobserver.com.

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Courthouse Fines & Fees Debra Harvey, Portsmouth, operation without registration Ashley Miller, Mondamin, dark window/windshield Gregory Gross, Missouri Valley, speeding Troy Roach, Missouri Valley, minor using tobacco, first offense Gwendolyn Bennett, Modale, fail to maintain seat belt Carole Sears, Logan, operation without registration Jim Pitt, Missouri Valley, fail to maintain control Deric Hahn, Missouri Valley, fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way William Brady, Woodbine, fail to obey traffic control device Samantha Hough, Logan, operate without registration George Kissel, Missouri Valley, child restraint devices

111. N. 2nd Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2665 DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Kyle T. Lowery, probation violation, 15 days in jail.

State of Iowa vs Michael J. Doty, possession of controlled substance. Deferred judgment. $315 fine.

Unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation.

State of Iowa vs Sarah M. Boswell, possession of controlled substance.

Deferred judgment for one year. $315 fine.

Unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation.

State of Iowa vs Tiffany M. Michael, OWI first.

Deferred judgment. $1,250 civil penalty. Unsupervised probation for one year.

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

Western Iowa research farm ag day Feb. 25th Western Iowa crop research issues and stopping the yield stealers are topics for the annual Western Iowa Research Farm Ag Day to be held the morning of Feb. 25.

The program will begin at 10:30 a.m., on the farm three and a half miles east of Castana on County Road E34, and will highlight cooperative on-farm research both currently underway and planned for the future of Western Iowa and a discussion of corn and soybean nematodes that often don’t show symptoms yet can significantly sap yields.

ISU Extension Field Agronomist Joel DeJong will

chronicle ongoing on-farm research trials in northwest and west central Iowa. Stith Wiggs from the ISU Plant Pathology Department will share techniques for finding and managing crop nematode problems in the 21st Century.

Farm Superintendent Wayne Roush will summarize the year at the farm. There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided.

A confinement site manure applicator certification workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m., following lunch for anyone who needs certification. Also, the 62nd annual meeting of the Western Iowa Experimental

Farm Association board will be held from 9:30 a.m. till the start of the Ag Day; the public is also welcome to attend.

The Western Research Farm was established by an association of farmers and landowners to enable and encourage relevant research in west central Iowa. The board of directors is comprised of citizens from Monona, Harrison, Woodbury and Crawford Counties and membership is open to anyone interested.

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

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Local residents visit Capitol Friends of the Library program on First Ladies

A Logan family visited the Capitol this week to meet with Rep. Matt Windschitl.

Pictured from the left are Rep. Windschitl, Charlotte Lefeber, Nick Lefeber, Emmett Lefeber, Lillian Lefeber (seated) and Aubrey Lefeber (seated).

Submitted photo

Humane Society plans fundraisers, activities The Harrison County Humane Society met Feb. 10 with 22 present including four officers. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. The treasurer’s report listed a total of $25,293.61 in checking and savings. Memberships and fundraising for January was $1,054.74 with expenses of $851.26.

The Rescue Run has been changed to June 18. It will be at the Magnolia Event Center after the Poker Run with stops at various bars in the area like last year. A committee was formed to plan the details.

The group is also working on a bake/rummage sale in Mondamin. No date has been set.

Volunteers are needed at the kennels which are always full. It is very time consuming for Larry and Gayle Hayes. The group continues to receive daily calls regarding strays, lost or surrender dogs and is still looking for foster homes.

A “pet of the month”

article will be in the local newspapers with a little information about the animal up for adoption.

The group set a goal of March for the 28-E agreement to be completed to present to the cities in Harrison County as well as the Board of Supervisors.

The 50/50 raffle/membership drive went well for the first attempt. The group made $200, as the winner donated their proceeds back to HCHS. The next ones scheduled include: March 1 at the SourMash, Mondamin and April 2 at the Magnolia Event Center.

February was national spay and neuter month.

They are completing a voucher program and will present it at the March meeting.

April is prevention of animal cruelty month. They are selling PAWS for $1 each at various businesses around the county.

Lu Kahle and Jon McElderry submitted the grant for the Harrison County Endowment Fund.

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The newly activated Friends of the Library group met the afternoon of Feb. 16 for a program by Sandy Richardson on America’s First Ladies. If you would like more information on joining contact the library at 644-2551.

Photo: Mary Darling

McKinnon providing families programming In this grant they asked for a utility tractor to be used on the land. They are continuing to search further for grants.

A building committee was formed and will meet soon to begin the planning process, as well as a budget committee.

The next meeting is at 7 p.m., March 10 at the Logan Community Center.

The Web-site is: harrisonhumane.org. For more information contact Lu Kahle at 712-267-9906; Jeanette Riley, 712-6423835; Christina Dickinson, 402-740-7921 or Helen Rogers at 712-642-2796.

Are you a parent? Are you a childcare provider?

Are you concerned about your aging parents? Sandra McKinnon, a new family life program specialist with Iowa State University, is on hand to address the issues you may face.

McKinnon is dedicated to improving the quality of life for youth, families and communities. She provides research-based learning opportunities for professionals, community leaders, and volunteers. She builds partnerships by facilitating individuals, organizations, and communities to work together to address high priority needs.

“I also provide leadership, delivery and support for programs like Strengthening Families, a multi-session program for parents and youth 10-14

The Logan-Magnolia speech department will present an “Evening of Speech” at 6:30 p.m., March 5. They will perform contest selections of large group and individual contest pieces.

Ticket price of $16 includes dinner with a choice of steak or chicken and rice. RSVP by Feb. 28 to 644-2250.

Feb. 3, Matthew’s House Food Pantry and Food Bank for the Heartland sponsored a mobile food pantry at the United Methodist Church in Mondamin. Members from the Mondamin Church in Pisgah, Little Sioux and other area churches also participated in the event.

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“It was more than we ever expected,” said Kathy Winn of the Mondamin United Methodist Church.

“We couldn’t believe the turnout. It was so exciting that 6,500 pounds of food was given out in two and a half hours.”

According to Winn, the needs of 253 people were served, but regrettably 50 had to be turned away because they ran out of food.

“We are so thankful for our volunteers,” Winn said. “It was wonderful to see our community come together for such a worthy event.”

Assisting were Family, Career and Community Leaders students, 4-H members, Boy Scouts and others from West Harrison Community School.

“They did an awesome job and are to be commended for their participation in helping others,” she

said.

According to Denise Blackerby of Modale, the church’s mission is to be a resource to the community.

“By following the example of Matthew 25:35 when Jesus said, ‘When I was hungry you gave me food,’ and thus our Mustard Seed Missions have started. We decided to open a food pantry and call it Matthew’s House. There is no doubt there is a need in our area of the county for this type of service.”

On Feb. 20, the Matthew’s House Food Pantry will have a grand opening from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to any Harrison or Monona County resident. Regular hours of operation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information call Betty Anderson at 712-6462049.

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years old; Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a workshop series for family members caring for older adults; and training programs for childcare providers and new child care center directors.”

A native of Iowa, McKinnon graduated from ISU with a Bachelor’s Degree in family resource

management and consumer science and a Master’s in human development and family studies.

She then worked for University of Missouri Extension as a regional specialist for almost 16 years.

“I’m happy to be back in my home state,” she said.

Headquartered in West Pottawattamie Extension Office in Council Bluffs, McKinnon serves the following counties: Mills, Page, Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Fremont, Harrison, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Shelby, Audubon and Guthrie. You can contact her at 712366-7070 or by e-mail at sandram@iastate.edu.

“I encourage you to tap into free parenting resources easily available,” McKinnon said.

How Deep Will It Get? SNOW-METER Since Dec. 22, 2010 -Feb. 16, 2011 Logan Snowfall

17.4 Inches From NOAA Online Weather Data

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Neighbors

District free throw winners First Natl. has Lincoln Hwy. display Historical photos and information about the Lincoln Highway will be on display at the First National Bank in Logan beginning Feb. 24.

The traveling exhibit features historic photos of Harrison County from the early 20th Century and general information about the Lincoln Highway, America’s first transcontinental improved highway system.

The exhibit was created to promote the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway and to educate the public about the significance of the historic route.

The Lincoln Highway passed through Missouri Valley, Logan, Woodbine and Dunlap in Harrison County.

The exhibit will be on display for approximately four weeks.

DeSoto youth conservation summer program DeSoto Refuge will host a Youth Conservation Corps program this summer. Youths from Iowa and Nebraska will be drawn to participate in the program.

The enrollees will work on a wide range of projects such as nature trail maintenance, litter pickup, exotic weed control and banding Canada geese. They will also be involved in many different environmental education experiences.

Anyone interested must submit a YCC application to the refuge by April 15.

Application forms have been given to guidance counselors at the local

schools. Forms may also be picked up at the DeSoto Visitor Center or go online at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/documents/YC C. The center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The only requirement for those applying is that they must reach age 15 by the start of camp and not turn 19 before it finishes. Camp will run June 6 through July 29. Enrollees will be paid minimum wage.

A random drawing will be done and the winning applicants notified. For more information contact Mindy Sheets at 712-6425405.

Teen parent program available in Harrison County The Harrison County Home and Public Health office has offered a Teen Parent Program to residents of Harrison County for a number of years.

“We understand the impact that pregnancy and parenting have on teens in our communities,” said Tabitha Melby of HCHPH. “We are committed to helping these young people in a variety of ways.”

According to Melby the program is free, confidential and open to any parent or parent-to-be up to the age of 20. They offer edu-

cation, support and a link to resources needed to achieve the best outcome possible for themselves and their children. The Teen Parent Program is a branch of the Learning for Life program and also works closely with the Maternal Health Program. Both offered free of charge at their office.

Teen parent group meetings are available if there is enough interest. For more information stop by the office at 116 N. Second Ave. in Logan or call 6442220.

The Knights of Columbus district free throw shooting contest was held Feb. 13 at Lo-Ma. This district included champions from Dunlap, Logan and Missouri Valley. They included from the left, Jamie Schulz (10-year old girls’ champion from Logan); Makenzie Cunard (11 year-old girls, Missouri Valley); Noah Allmon (12-year old boys, Missouri Valley); Blake Clausen (13-year old boys’, Missouri Valley); Kelsey Cunard (13-year-old, Logan); Amy Klein (14-year old girls, Dunlap); Jared Frazier (14-year old, Dunlap). Not pictured is Alec Lapke (11-year old, Dunlap). They will now go on to the regional competition Feb. 27 in Avoca with those winners going on to the state contest.

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Registration deadline soon Lo-Ma school for Boots to Heels Conference audit released A local conference for women is set to take place in Atlantic on March 5, and ladies planning to attend are reminded the preregistration deadline is Feb. 25. The fifth annual Boots to Heels Conference for Rural Women will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center.

The local planning committee is excited to have a dynamic lineup of speakers scheduled for the one-day conference, to focus on the interests of women living and working in Iowa.

The conference will start off with South Dakota farm couple Troy and Stacy Hadrick, also known as Advocates for Agriculture, sharing their message entitled “Discovering Your Influential Power.” With a passion for agriculture, and a wealth of experience in dealing with consumers and the media, this duo is meant to inspire attendees find passion and stand up for their own personal beliefs.

Fourteen unique workshop sessions will be presented throughout the day, at four separate break-out times. Workshop speakers will share information about fitness, scrapbooking, gardening, home energy costs, cake decorating and more.

Each presenter has a wealth of knowledge in her respec-

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tive field and will provide practical tips based on firsthand experience.

Throughout the day conference participants will be treated to a continental breakfast, a soup and sandwich luncheon and a specialty dessert, all served up by locally-owned businesses. Lunchtime entertainment and door prizes are also on hand.

Registration for the entire day, which includes speakers, food and all materials, is $30 if mailed by Feb. 25 or $55 for pairs. Registration forms are available at local ISU Extension offices, by calling 712-755-3104 or online at www.extension.iastate.edu/s helby. Registrations will also be taken at the door for $35, but conference organizers are encouraging anyone who plans to attend to at least call ahead so they can be sure to have enough supplies.

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. released an audit report on the LoganMagnolia Community School District in Logan, Iowa.

The district’s revenues totaled $7,529,969 for the year ended June 30, 2010, a 0.72 per cent decrease from the prior year. Revenues included $2,137,140 in local tax, statewide sales and services tax of $366,424, charges for service of $1,136,971, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $1,370,145, unrestricted state grants of $2,476,217, unrestricted interest of

$17,838 and other general revenues of $25,234.

Expenses for district operations totaled $7,848,121 an 5.45% increase from the prior year.

Expenses included $3,236,877 for regular instruction, $1,053,496 for special instruction and $677,868 for administration support services.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District Secretary’s office, the office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s Web site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/repor ts/reports.htm.

Photo contest at Fair The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a photo contest again this year at the Harrison County Fair.

For more information on

the categories, guidelines and entry form contact the Harrison County SWCD office at 2710 Highway 127, Logan or by calling 6442210.

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Kylie comes into class every day with a smile. She is very friendly and makes sure everyone is included both in class and on the playground.

She is an excellent student.

Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

Kylee Morrison Third Grade

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

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Obituaries BERNICE JOHNSON Bernice P. Johnson, 88, Woodbine, formerly of Moorhead, passed away Feb. 16 at Rose Vista Home in Woodbine.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 19 at Bethesda Lutheran Church at Moorhead with Pastor Carla Johnsen officiating.

Music selections were a solo, “Abide With Me,” by Sam Johnson and the congregational hymns. Conni Anderson was pianist.

Burial was at Spring Valley Cemetery at Moorhead.

Arrangements were under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa.

Bernice was born Jan. 19, 1923 near Correctionville, Iowa, the daughter of Louis A. and Maggie (Buehler) Frost.

She was raised in the Correctionville area and graduated from Correctionville High School in 1940. She furthered her education at Morningside College at Sioux City and received a teaching certificate.

She taught in rural schools in Woodbury County, Cushing High School and Moorhead High School. While teaching at Moorhead, she met Howard “Hap” Johnson. They were married in Washta, Iowa, Aug. 13, 1950. Hap passed away March 1, 1966. She worked at Sharon’s Café and Twin Valley Veterinary Office.

Bernice was an active member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary.

Her life revolved around her children and grandchildren and she enjoyed baking their favorites: Bernie buns, Danish pastries, brownies and apple bars.

She also enjoyed gardening and quilting.

Survivors include her three children, Gale and Kris Johnson of Moorhead, Alan and Lisa Johnson of Moorhead and Carolyn and Steve Eby of Logan; eight grandchildren, Jaime (Brad) Smith of Aurora,

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 Youth Pastor, Joey Norton Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Persia Pastor Kirk Parsons Youth Leaders Kirk

IWCC set to unveil Winter fun exhibit to close new nursing center

Colo., Jill (Robby) Savage of Fort Collins, Colo., Jessica (Gary) Keppy of The new Advanced The new center will feaCentennial, Colo., Mike Nursing and Allied Health ture: 27,850 square feet of and Aaron Johnson of Education was dedicated renovations; 4,180 of new Moorhead, Nick Johnson of Feb. 21 at Iowa Western. space added to Ashley Hall; Denison, Melissa (Brett) The nursing center proj- four surgery tech classSelk of Missouri Valley and ect, which totals $5 million rooms; 10 simulator classMark Unruh (Jennifer in construction and equip- rooms; one resource/media Payne) of Logan; great ment costs, will offer stu- library; three debriefing grandchildren, Shannon, dents state-of-the-art simula- rooms; one EMT training Ashley, Rayna and Kylan tor labs and other amenities room; one medical assisting Smith, Aleah and Parker to enrich health care educa- lab.

Savage and Evan and tion, said Dr. Dan Kinney, Funds for the project Mackenzie Keppy; four president of Iowa Western. were made possible by a brothers and sisters-in-law, “The new nursing facility $1.1 million grant from the Carroll and Jeanne Johnson is going to enable the college Iowa West Foundation, a of Moorhead, Ernest to greatly increase the num- United States Department of Schroeder of Honey Creek ber of nursing graduates at Health and Human Services and Nola Eskelsen of Iowa Western,” Kinney said. Grant Award of $718,740, Moorhead and many nieces “With the technology the State of Iowa’s ACEand nephews. involved in this project, PLAP Program award of In addition to her husband, she was preceded in The “Winter Fun” exhibit at the Moorhead Cultural Center will close Iowa Western will be one of $366,667, and the balance death by her parents; par- Feb. 27. There is still time to see the collection of items from the the premier nursing educa- of the proceeds coming ents-in-law, Lena and past. The circular saw, painted by local Loess Hills artist Sheila tion facilities in the coun- from the December 2007 bond issue proceeds.

Andrew Johnson; sister, Lindsay, is on loan for this exhibit. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday try.”

Bessie Moos; two brothers, through Saturday or by appointment by calling 712-886-5017 or George and Leland Frost Carolyn Archer at 712-886-5415.

Submitted photo and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

Memorials may be directed to Bethesda ServSafe, the national cer- however, some companies Lutheran Church. tification program for food and state licensed facilities Condolences may be left service employees, will be including restaurants, hoson line for the family at offered at the Harrison pitals, schools, nursing www.rushfamilycareserCounty ISU Extension homes and assisted living vice.com. may require The Persia School alumni going to the alumni to Office in Logan March 14 facilities Rush Family Care Service and 21.

Participants must ServSafe certification. officers held a planning ses- defray costs. Wayne Miller, 1629 10th Street Fore more information sion Feb. 11 for the 2011 the one-man band from attend both of the two sesOnawa, Iowa 51040 sions to gain certification. and to register contact the alumni event that will be Missouri Valley will provide 712-423-3293 The cost of the course is Harrison County Extension held May 28 at the Persia entertainment. The dance $135 that includes 10 hours office at 644-2105. Anyone Community Hall. will begin at 8 p.m. class time, a manual, and needing to take the recertifiHonored classes will be Present at the meeting the national certification cation exam only may conJEAN DICKINSON the 50-year class and classes were president Betty Larsen; exam. Anyone interested in tact the office for more Mary preparing and serving safe information. Registration is Jean Dickinson, 69, of of 1956, 1951, 1946, 1941 vice-president Jenkins; secretary Arlee Mae food is welcome to attend. required by March 4 for the Logan, passed away Feb. and 1936.

A silent auction is Parsons and treasurer The course is voluntary; Harrison County program.

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Funeral services were planned with proceeds Coralyss Krohn. held at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 22 at the Logan Memorial Engagement of Sarah Olsen & Nate Epperson Chapel with burial at Harris Grove Cemetery.

The Little Sioux Church of Sarah Olsen and Nate Epperson along with their Logan Memorial Chapel Christ junior/senior high families announce their engagement. Sarah is the 215 North Fourth Avenue youth group will have a daughter of Ed and Kathy Olsen of Missouri Valley and Logan, Iowa 51546 Bruce and Janice Allen of Logan. Grandparents are chicken noodle supper 644-2929 Charles and Arlyce Olsen of Missouri Vallley and Don beginning at 5 p.m., Feb. 27 and June Robinson of Harlan. Nate is the son of Scott at the Little Sioux Church of and Dawn Epperson of Magnolia. His grandparents are Christ. On the menu is Larry and Velma Epperson of Council Bluffs, Fred and chicken and noodles, sandSherry Caventer of Lidderdale, Iowa and Algene and wiches, desserts and drinks.

Barb Snyder of Carroll.

Everyone is welcome for a The bride-to-be is a graduate of Missouri Valley great evening of food and felHigh School and is currently employed at Cargill in lowship. There will be a Blair, Neb. She also works at Emma Mae’s Flower Shop in Missouri Valley. freewill donation taken at the The future groom is a graduate of Logan-Magnolia High School and is currently employed by door to raise funds for sumHGM & Associates in Council Bluffs as a surveyor. He is also fire captain on the Missouri Valley mer church camp and other Fire Department. activities. For more informaA June 11 wedding is planned at Mt. Crescent in Crescent. The couple will reside in Missouri tion call the church at 712Valley.

646-2644.

ServSafe class March 14, 21

Persia alumni making event plans

Youth dinner

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

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

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

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

Nursery through adults.

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

through 3rd grade.

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s and women’s fellowship study and prayer MONDAMIN BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Harley Johnsen Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Worship, 10 a.m PERSIA

712-644-2710

ST. PATRICK’S Dunlap Saturday Mass, 5:45 p.m.

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8 Logan Herald-Observer February 23, 2011

Sports

Lo-Ma boys advance to district finals Feb. 22 Trent Buckner For the Herald-Observer

The Logan-Magnolia boys’ basketball team advanced to the district final with wins over Missouri Valley and TriCenter in the first two rounds of the tournament.

In the first round, LoMa hosted Missouri Valley one week following the two teams regular season match-up. The Panthers started the game well, but a couple of open looks from 3-point range kept the Big Red within five, 1611, at the end of the first quarter. After the quarter Levi Ettleman, right, blocks a shot by Missouri Valley as Paul Hutson, left, looks on. break, Lo-Ma put the Photo: Angela Winther defensive clamps on Missouri Valley as the Panthers only allowed two ing most shots. Give points in the second quar- Missouri Valley credit, they ter. Score at the half was battled hard and never quit.

I was also very proud of 27-13, Panthers.

Following the intermis- Nate Fender who really sion, Lo-Ma continued to gutted it out for us tonight play well at both ends of while battling the flu. Zach the floor as they outscored Powley did the same thing Missouri Valley 40-25 in for us a week ago. I apprecithe second half. At the ate their efforts.”

Next up for the Panthers final horn, the Panthers was a re-match with the Trimoved on in the tournaCenter Trojans in the secment by a score of 67-38.

Levi Ettleman proved a ond round of the tournatough match-up for ment. The Panthers were Missouri Valley, as they looking to avenge a loss had no answer for him in from the first game of the the paint. The senior for- season that the Trojans ward finished the night took by a score of 73-44.

Early in the game, Lo-Ma with 30 points, 12 stayed patient on offense rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks. and limited Tri-Center’s Other statistics for the looks on offense as they game were: Cole Davis, 12 steadily built a 30-21 lead points, two rebounds and a at the half.

To start the second half, steal; Zach Powley, six points, one rebound and the Panthers built their lead two assists; Brennan to 15 as they outscored the Azinger, five points, four Trojans 12-6 in the third rebounds, one assist and a quarter. The pace of the three steals; Alex Cohrs, game really picked up in five points, two rebounds the final period of play as and an assist; Paul Hutson, Tri-Center tried to get back Brennan Azinger shoots a three-pointer in the game with four points, 10 rebounds in the game with their outMissouri Valley.

Photo: Angela Winther and two assists; Nate side shooting. Lo-Ma Fender, three points, two stayed strong as they rebounds, five assists and a matched 22 fourth quarter points, one rebound, eight They are so well coached steal; Caden McDonald, points from the Trojans assists and a steal; Hutson, and have so many two points and Gannon with 23 of their own to take 10 points, five rebounds, weapons. We really played Cunard, one rebound, one the game by a final of 65- two assists and a steal; our most complete game of Powley, five points, one the year. Defensively, we steal and one block. As a 49. rebound, three assists and a guarded the three-point The Panthers had a team, Lo-Ma was 27-35 steal; Davis, two points, one line better and offensively, somewhat balanced scoring from the free throw line compared to just 3-7 for attack on the night as four rebound, three assists and a we shared the ball and players finished the game steal; Alex Cohrs and took good shots. We will Missouri Valley.

“I felt like we did a good in double figures. Players Gannon Cunard each fin- have our hands full again against a hot IKMjob of attacking the basket contributing to the Lo-Ma ished with one rebound.

“What an exciting win Manning team Tuesday and the free throw differen- effort were Ettleman, 24 tial was a huge key to this points, 19 rebounds, two for our kids,” said coach night.

The Panthers play IKMwin,” said coach Steve assists, four steals and two Nixon. “After having played so poorly the first Manning in the district blocks; Azinger, 13 points, Nixon. “Defensively, we did time we faced them, it was final at 7 p.m., Feb. 22 at five rebounds, two assists a pretty good job of locating their shooters and contest- and a steal; Fender, 11 nice to see us play well. Denison.

Lo-Ma junior high wrestling team

Ornamental and turfgrass course Harrison County will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instructional Course for commercial pesticide applicators March 2.

The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environmental program.

The local attendance site is the Harrison County Extension Office, 304 East Seventh Street, Logan.

Registration is at 1 p.m., and the course runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The registration fee is $35. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the ISU

Extension office in Harrison County by calling 644-2105.

The course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 2, 3O, 3T, 3OT and 10. Topics to be covered include effects of pesticides on groundwater and other nontarget sites; phytotoxicity; pesticide stewardship; Iowa forest health update and turfgrass herbicide research updates.

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

FSA informational meeting for signup is March 14 Harrison County FSA, NRCS, Soil Commissioners and Pheasants Forever will be conducting an informational meeting on general CRP signup, as well as review Mid Contact Management options for existing CRP participants.

The meeting is scheduled for March 14 at the Logan Community Center, 108 West Fourth Street in Logan. A meal will be provided by Pheasants Forever to begin at 6:30 p.m. with the CRP meeting starting at 7 p.m. Please RSVP by March 9 to Karen at the NRCS office at 644-2210.

A general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin at the Harrison County FSA office March 14 and continue through April 15. CRP is a voluntary program that helps farmers use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits.

Farmers may enroll and plant conserving covers to control soil erosion, improve water and air quality and develop wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides annual rental payments and cost-share assistance.

Land that is not currently enrolled in CRP, plus CRP contracts expiring September 30, 2011, may be offered for enrollment through April 15, 2011.

Each offer will be ranked on a point system according to the Environmental Benefits index. After sign-up ends, decisions on the cutoff for ranked offers will be analyzed by the Secretary of Ag

and producers notified.

To be eligible for enrollment, the land must have been owned for 12 months prior to the end of the signup on April 15, 2011. Land must have been cropped or considered planted four out of six years from 2002 to 2007. Cropland must also have weighted average erosion index of eight or higher.

FSA offices have also received new soil rental rates, allowing a higher annual rental payment since the last general CRP signup in the summer of 2010.

CRP offers accepted will become effective October 1, 2011, with annual rental payments in arrears. Most contracts are in effect for 10 years, with certain practices up to 15 years. The general signup for CRP will not affect cropped acres for this growing season. Offers rejected may offer land into the continuous CRP, which allows farmers to offer the most environmentally sensitive land at any time.

FSA strongly encourages farmers to attend this informative meeting. It is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment due to the short signup period and the time an application takes to complete. Walk-ins are welcome, however, the waiting period may be much longer.

If you have questions and/or you are ready to start the application/bid process, contact the Harrison County Farm Service Agency to schedule an appointment at 644-2040.

FAFSA help for students/parents Seniors and parents’ who need help with their Free Application for Student Aid, can get that help from a representative from the College Access Network.

They will be in Council Bluffs at Kaplan University, Room 118 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23 or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 26.

You will need to bring the following: your PIN information, social securi-

ty number, driver’s license number, W-2 forms and/or other records of income earned last year, current bank statements and investment records, records of untaxed income received last year (veteran’s benefits, child support, etc.) and last year’s business and farm records.

Someone from the College Access Network will be available to help.

West Harrison student to Air Force Academy Members of Logan-Magnolia’s junior high wrestling team this year include, in front from the left, Christian Jensen, Dillon Knudsen, Morgan Melby, Gabe Holben, River Meeker, Zayne Oloff, Riley Wohlers, Wayne Wakehouse; middle row, Jacob Stueve, Jason Yost, James Billmeier, Wyatt Oviatt, Brady Charbonneau, Kaleb Reynek, Jake Forsen, Cole Royer, Dylan Reed; in back, Tyler Coffin, Dillon Bonham, Colton Fisher, Colton Small, Seth Smith, Jameson Muxfeldt, Gage LaFleur, Alex Pirolo, Drake Cohrs, Jarek Richardson.

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Senator Chuck Grassley announced that Daniel Scott Deakins has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Deakins is a 2007 graduate of West Harrison High School in Mondamin, and a current student at Brigham Young

University. He is the son of Annette and Ryan Deakins.

“Daniel is a bright student with an impressive list of extracurricular activities. His Air Force ROTC experience will serve him well at the academy. He’s earned this opportunity and I congratulate him,” Grassley said.

Legals PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS January 3, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pitt. The current agenda was approved on a motion by Smith, second by Utman.

Unanimous approval.

Pitt made a motion to appoint Robert V. Smith as Chairman, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

The following appointments were made on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Vice Chairman: Gaylord Pitt Official Newspaper: Logan Herald-Observer, Missouri Valley Times-News, Woodbine Twiner.

County Engineer: J. Thomas Stoner and staff.

Drainage Engineer: Stephen Sundquist and Associates.

Drainage Attorney: Noel Mumm Courthouse Maintenance: Kathy Peterson and staff.

Medical Examiner: CCL Ferguson – DO Medical Examiner; Enrique E. Cohen, MD deputy; Robert D. Cunard, MD deputy; Carrie L. Grady, MD deputy; Mary A. Lob, MD, deputy; Joseph T. Piccolo, MD deputy; Daniel H. Richter, MD deputy; Therese M. Safranek, MD deputy; Romaine S. Sangha, MD deputy; Christopher J. Jankovich, PA-C/ME investigator; Melissa K. Klutts, RN/ME investigator; Sara M. McIntosh, RN/ME investigator.

Board of Health: Dr. Carrie Grady and Vern Henrich appointed for three-year terms ending December 31, 2013.

County Public Health Nurses: Nicole Carritt, Administrator and staff.

Planning Council: Bob Smith, Jim Poehlman, Lonnie Maguire, Diane Foss.

Budget Director: Susan Bonham Director of Relief: John Mock Director of Veterans Affairs: John Mock Veterans Affairs Commission: Don Rodasky and Eugene Jacobsen.

County Conservation Board: Kris Pauley appointed 5 year term ending December, 2015.

Weed Commissioner: Ron Greenwood.

Zoning Commissioner: Matt Pitt Sanitation Commissioner: Matt Pitt.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Richard McIntosh appointed 3-year term ending 2013.

Zoning Board of Adjustments: LeRoy Burbridge appointed to 5 year term ending December 2015.

Loess Hills Alliance: Tim Sproul (director)/Bob Stueve (alternate) appointed 3-year term ending February 2014.

Civil Service Commission: Russ Lawrenson appointed to 6-year term ending December 2016; Jerry Matheny appointed as alternate for 6-year term ending December 2016.

Recorder Deputy: Patricia D. Kelley.

Treasurer Deputy: Charlene Branstetter (Motor Vehicle).

BOARDS: PITT: Southwest Iowa Transit/Planning Council/Housing Trust; WESCO; Fourth Judicial District Correctional Center; Harrison County Soil & Water Conservation Commission; Loess Hills Alliance; Hungry Canyons Alliance.

UTMAN: Job Partners Training Advisory Boards; West Central Development Corporation; RC&D; Family Preservation Coalition; Harrison County Conservation Board-non voting delegate; local emergency planning council; Willow Creek watershed.

SMITH: Enterprise Zone Commission; 28E agreement – mental health services coordinator; 28E agreement – case management; Landfill commission; Juvenile detention center; Emergency Management Commission; Regional Planning Affiliation Region 18; HCDC. Engineer Tom Stoner, Engineer, reviewed projects with the Board. No action needed.

Work Comp Review Susan Bonham reviewed the recent meeting with the county’s work comp representative. Suggested actions included developing an incident review policy, reviewing the safety belt/restraint policy with all employees, and setting yearly meeting dates at the beginning of each year.

With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned until January 13 on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Robert V. Smith, Chairman January 13, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Utman, second by Pitt.

Unanimous approval.

Engineer Tom Stoner, Engineer, discussed bridges with the Board.

General discussion. No action taken.

Dangerous Weapons Policy Judson Frisk, Assistant County Attorney, presented a county policy on prohibition of firearms and dangerous weapons in and on Harrison County buildings and property. The policy is as follows: WHEREAS, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, consistent with the safety of the public and county employees and officials and consistent with past practice and policy, desires to prohibit the presences of firearms and dangerous weapons in and on county buildings and property, and WHEREAS, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 331.502(1), has the authority to direct the general custody and control of the courthouse and other county buildings and property and also, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 602.1303, to

provide offices and spaces for the Courts, with appropriate funding, and WHEREAS, through respective employee handbooks Harrison County employees have adopted policies and regulations which address the safety of Harrison County employees in the workplace, and WHEREAS, the amendments to Chapter 724 contained in Senate File 2379 (effective January 1, 2011) relating to the issuance of non-professional permits to carry firearms does not infringe on the authority or power of the Board of Supervisors to enact regulations and pass resolutions regarding the protection of county property, the protection of the health safety and welfare of county employees and officials and the public who may be present on county property by restricting firearms and dangerous weapons on property or in buildings owned, leased, or occupied by Harrison County, and WHEREAS, the Supervisors recognize that all law enforcement officers and other persons who have valid professional permits to carry weapons will be exempt from this resolution, and WHEREAS, the Harrison County Conservation Board has previously adopted rules and regulations prohibiting firearms in all county parks, with the following specific exceptions: (1) Designated hunting areas during the appropriate hunting seasons. (2) Registered participants in Hunter Safety classes held at county parks or in county buildings by the Harrison County Conservation Board or by other organizations or persons approved by the Conservation Board.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that all firearms and other dangerous weapons are prohibited in or on all buildings and property that is owned, leased, or occupied by Harrison County, including but not limited to the courthouse, all county office buildings and property outside the courthouse, and with the exceptions previously adopted by the Harrison County Conservation Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that persons who have a valid professional permit to carry weapons are exempt from this resolution.

Motion to approve by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Condemnation List The board worked on attaining more individuals for the condemnation list.

Master Matrix Resolution A resolution was given to the board that sets out the procedure for the Board of Supervisors to follow relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure. Motion to approve by Utman, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,015.16 was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Assistant County Attorney The Board approved the appointment of Ashley West, Judson L. Frisk, Todd Argotsinger, and Marcus Gross, Jr. as assistant county attorneys on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Tax Abatement A tax abatement resolution was presented to the Board on a mobile home (title #43-AA37404) that has been considered junked. Motion to approve the abatement of $75 for the second half taxes was made by Utman, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Patrol Deputy Sheriff Sears requested approval to hire a new patrol deputy. Due to the increased work load of the office, the new patrol deputy is needed. The Board unanimously agreed with the request and to work it in the FY12 budget.

Gun Permit Process Sheriff Sears informed the Board of the new gun permit process for Iowa and how it has impacted the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Sears is proposing to keep the class fee and card fee into a separate fund that can only be used for the class instructor fee, weapons and ammo supplies, upkeep for the weapons range, and any other supplies needed for the gun permits. Board agreed with the request.

Crane Drainage District On a motion made by Pitt, second by Utman, the Board unanimously approved to meet with Monona County Supervisors, Ronnie Schulz, the petition, and by conference with Ivan Droessler, P.E., the Engineer for the project.

The meeting will discuss the preliminary study of the petitioner’s request for drainage relief.

Solider Valley Drainage District On a motion by Utman, second

by Pitt, the Board, acting as trustees for the Soldier Valley Drainage District, approved a permit with AT&T Corp. The permit will be in effect for 10 years with an annual fee of $600. A copy of the permit, showing the locations of AT&T lines, is on file in the Auditor’s office. Unanimous approval.

Conservation New Conservation Director, Scott Nelson, thanked the Board for their past support of the Conservation Department while under the direction of Tim Sproul, and looked forward to working with the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Nelson discussed the proposed budget and new employees of the department.

Claims Chairman Smith reviewed the 1/10/11 claims that he stamped last Monday.

With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman.

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Robert V. Smith, Chairman 8-1

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14252 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL

WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA H. VOHS, DECEASED To all persons interested in the Estate of Martha H. Vohs, deceased, who died on or about November 3, 2010: You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of February, 2011, the Last Will and Testament of Martha H. Vohs, bearing the date of January 25, 2007, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of the above 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 the surviving spouse and all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2011.

Janice K. Allen, Designee Clerk of Court or designee Address: 111 N. 2nd Avenue, Logan, IA 51546 Jesse A. Render, ICIS PIN No. AT0006508 Attorney for the Estate Firm Name: Altwegg & Anderson Address: 110 North 2nd Avenue, Logan, IA 51546 Date of second publication 23 day of February, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029025 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff Vs. JOSHUA D. KEAST; JESSICA KEAST; STATE OF IOWA Defendants TO: Jessica Keast YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED and required to serve upon Belin McCormick, P.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 666 Walnut Street Suite 2000, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3989, telephone number 515-283-4624; facsimile number 515-283-4653, an appearance, motion or pleading to the Petition which is now on file on or before the 23rd day of March, 2011, and within a reasonable time thereafter to file a duplicate with the undersigned Clerk of Court of Harrison County, at the County Courthouse in Logan, Iowa.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-5883. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2943.)

IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition of the Plaintiff filed December 14, 2010, in the aboveentitled action is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Harrison County, asking judgment in rem against the mortgaged property hereinafter described for: 1. The sum of $82,759.07, with interest at 6.50 percent from November 23, 2010, being the amount due plus interest upon the Promissory Note in the principal sum of $70,000 dated March 23, 2007; which Note was made and executed by Joshua D. Keast and now payable to the Plaintiff, which Note the Plaintiff has declared due and payable forthwith because of the default of the Defendants in failing to make payment of monthly sums of principal and interest due.

The said sum includes delinquent interest and advancements to and including November 23, 2010, and represents the total sum due after allowing Defendants all just credits; also asking for judgment for any further or further advancements Plaintiff may be required to make for continuing the abstract of title, or for any other purpose authorized by the terms of said Note and Mortgage and by Iowa law.

2. Also asking judgment for costs, including reasonable attorney fees.

3. Also asking as against the Defendants above named a Decree of Foreclosure of Mortgage made and given by Joshua D. Keast and Jessica Keast, which Mortgage is dated March 23, 2007, recorded in Book 2007, Page 0847 of the Office of the Recorder of Harrison County, Iowa; said Mortgage being given to secure the above-mentioned Note and other sums claimed; which Mortgage covers the following described real estate to-wit: Lot 1, Block 56, Town Lot Company’s Second Addition to the Town of Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDED A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE.

PLAINTIFF WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT HERIN. Plaintiff also asks for the appointment of a Receiver to take charge of the Mortgaged property and to collect the rents, issues and profits arising or which may be had therefrom and to apply them as by Court directed. No money judgment is asked against any Defendant herein.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE THE PETITION NOW ON FILE. Dated this 31st day of January, 2011. /s/Vicki Krohn CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT/BY DEPUTY 7-3

PUBLIC NOTICE LOGAN-MAGNOLIA SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS February 9, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 7:30 p.m. in the media center.

Roll call vote was answered by: Board President, Dan Cohrs; vicepresident Kelly Gochenour; Directors, Todd Cohrs, Mike Branstetter and Shelley Foutch; Superintendent Jim Hammrich and Business Manager/Board Secretary, Lauren Roden. Also present were Elementary Principal Jim Makey and Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour and various high school government students.

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

5-0.

3. Approval of Minutes, Bills and Financial Statements.

Mike Branstetter moved to approve the minutes, bills and financial statements, seconded by Kelly Gochenour, carried. 5-0.

4. A. Correspondence. There was no correspondence.

4.B. Public Presenters. Bria Lally, Nick Lefeber and Candi Wallis of the Logan Optimist Club were present to discuss the Logan Youth Soccer League and ask permission to use the high school football practice fields and elementary fields for the soccer program.

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Administrators’/Directors’ Reports. Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour reported on: Iowa Test of Basic Skills results from testing performed in November, 2010; ITED exam results; The new Logan-Magnolia Community Schools web site is up and running; A proposed course of study for high school students and registration changes for FY 20112012. The new course of study would require 47 credits to graduate: 30 Core and 17 elective. The courses must be completed in sequential order as outlined in the 2011-2012 course description handbook. 1. 8 semesters of English. *students completing English 9 in grade 8 will be required to complete four years of English in high school. The credit earned in grade 8 will count as an elective. 2.

6 semesters of social studies. 3. 6 semesters of science. 4. 6 semesters of mathematics. *students completing Algebra I in grade 8 will be required to complete three years of math in high school. The credit earned in grade 8 will count as an elective. 5. 1 semester of Health. 6.

1 semester of Speech. 7. 1 semester of Advanced Language. 8. 1 semester of Keyboarding. 9 1 semester of Senior Seminar.

Elementary Principal Jim Makey reported on: Iowa Test of Basic Skills results from testing performed in November, 2010. He presented the board a handout with various graphs documenting the strengths and weaknesses of the LoganMagnolia Elementary students and discussed goals for the future.

Superintendent Jim Hammrich discussed: *Harrison County Superintendents are discussing a meeting of Harrison County School Board members. *Meeting with Harlan Superintendent tomorrow regarding possible Human Relations sharing. *Missouri Valley Community Schools will have a DOE visit next year. LoganMagnolia will share a certified library specialist one hour per month in order for Missouri Valley to be compliant with Department of Education requirements. *The legislative update recommending 0% allowable growth, a reduction in preschool funding and proposed tax cuts. *Presented the board a draft of the FY 11-12 calendar.

6.A. Contracts. Kelly Gochenour moved to accept the bid from Martin Brothers for $2,143.85 for a heated cabinet, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 5-0.

6.B. Open Enrollment. There were no new open enrollment requests.

6.C. Auditorium Request. Mike Bransetter moved to approve the L. Eugene Evans Auditorium Memorial, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 5-0.

6.D. FY2011-2012 Student Course Guide. Kelly Gochenour moved to approve the FY2011-2012 Student Course Guide as presented earlier

by Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour, seconded by Shelley Foutch, carried. 5-0.

6.E. FY2010 Audit Report. Todd Cohrs moved to approve the FY2010 Audit Report, presented by Business Manager Lauren Roden, following discussion of a deficit in the athletic activity account, seconded by Kelly Gochenour, carried.

5-0.

6. F. Negotiations (closed session). Kelly Gochenour moved to go into closed session at 9:45 p.m. according to Section 21.5.i. of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of negotiations, seconded by Todd Cohrs. Roll call vote: Todd Cohrs, aye; Shelley Foutch, aye; Mike Branstetter, aye; Kelly Gochenour, aye; Dan Cohrs, aye. Motion carried. 5-0.

Kelly Gochenour moved to return to open session at 9:49 p.m. seconded by Shelley Foutch. Roll call vote: Todd Cohrs, aye; Shelley Foutch, aye; Mike Branstetter, aye; Kelly Gochenour, aye; Dan Cohrs, aye. Motion carried. 5-0.

7. Board Reports/Discussion. The board discussed the FY11-12 cal-

Logan Herald-Observer February 23, 2011 endar, the busing of students to attend non-participatory school events, possible revenue streams to support the athletic account, and AEA training for the school board.

Director Todd Cohrs reported a former board member had complimented the custodial staff on the school’s appearance.

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

Dan Cohrs adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m.

CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 10 OPERATING FUND All American Sports Corp., Football helmets .........$1,602.75 Colette Dubas, petty cash, Math..........................................0 Fuel N Shine, gasohol ........136.75 Hugh O’Brien Leadership HOBY Camp reg..............800.00 Logan Auto Supply, bldg. Repair Service, rep. Parts ...........442.61 Lo-Ma Activity Fund, AL wrest.

Entry fee ............................50.00 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity ....................12,299.16 United Parcel Service, Postage...............................12.32 United States Post Office, Lo-Ma Leader ..................230.89 FUND TOTAL .................15,626.48 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 33 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX Hoglund Bus & Truck, Passenger bus .............74,945.00 FUND TOTAL .................74,945.00 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL...90,571.48 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Alex Ranninger, BB off..........95.00 American Travel, payment On DC trip ..................34,000.00 Bill Herman, BB off. ............120.00 Casey’s General Store, Donuts ...............................20.97 Gaylen Ranniger, BB off. ......95.00 Harlan Comm. Schools, Wrest. Tourn. Entry fee .......80.00 Hinton Comm. School Dist., Show choir entry fee.........175.00 IHSAA, state wrestling Tickets...............................245.00 Iowa H.S. Music Assn., 3 state piano entries ...........30.00 Jake Ranniger, BB off. ..........95.00 Jim Geister, BB off. ...............95.00 Ken Ford, BB off. ..................60.00 Kevin Dunn, BB off................95.00 Latrell Wrightsell, BB off........95.00 Lewis Central Choir Invite, Choir entry fee ..................225.00 Mark Arkfeld, BB off..............60.00 Mark Meyer, BB off. ..............95.00 Omaha Symphony, tickets ..230.00 Pete Dunlop, wrest. Tourn. ..145.00 QSP, Inc., reissue mag.

Sale...............................5,660.80 Regg Carnes, BB off.............95.00 Scott Ford, BB off................180.00 Tim Blum, BB off...................95.00 Tyler Hinkel, wrest. Tourn. ...205.00 Woodbine Comm. School, BB entry fee......................120.00 FUND TOTAL .................42,411.77 CHECK. ACCT. TOT. ......42,411.77 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 10 OPERATING FUND ACT, annual fee...................250.00 AEA 13, interventionist ..17,850.00 Agriland FS, diesel, gas...2,165.71 AMSAN, supp. ....................516.55 Angie Clark, fuel ...................30.00 Blick Art Materials, supp. ....247.54 Calloway House, supp. .........84.91 Carptenter Paper Co., copy Paper ...............................694.00 Central IA Dist. Inc., supp.1,104.24 Charlie Green, snow Removal........................1,818.75 City of Logan, water/sew.....873.32 Clark Pest & Termite Control, Monthly fee ......................100.00 Cornhusker Int., bus #24, Winter fronts ....................584.58 Counsel Office & Document, Toner, copier rental, Supplies.......................4,054.22 Crossroads of Western IA, Tuition...............................451.00 CSI Computer Service, Laptop repair .....................60.00 D&H Dist., 14 calculators.1,483.86 Decker Equip., supp............360.79 Dept. of Education, bus Inspection fee ....................28.00 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. FDO stamp ........................32.70 Discount School Supply, Supplies ............................189.69 Do It Best Hardware, Supp. ...............................170.26 Echo Group, supp. ..............151.86 Engineered Controls, HVAC Work..................................366.50 GL Sports, Equip. ...............234.00 Hancock Fabrics, supp........136.82 Harr. Co. Extension, Registration........................80.00 Horizon Equipment, repair1,031.62 IA H.S. Speech Assn., Registration.......................334.00 Iowa Testing Programs, ITBS Testing .................2,018.92 IA Western Comm. College, Staff CPR, dual credit tuition, College early start tuition, Nursing class ................7,517.75 JW Pepper & Son, Arrangements ..................199.72 James Hammrich, phone Case ..................................15.99 Jaymar Business Forms, Envelopes ........................260.86 Kenny Blum, repair 33&29 ..560.00 Klint Kersten, supp. ...............18.49 Kure Associates, LLC Phone service...................553.00 Loftus Htg., supp...................74.78 Logan Auto Supply, supp., Repair parts, ....................513.74 Logan Herald/Woodbine Twiner, Legal printing ....................190.75 Logan Mini Mart, gasohol, Diesel.............................3,905.54 Logan Super Foods, FCS Food...................................42.47 Minnesota Clay USA, inst.

Supplies ...........................291.25 Nolte Carnman & Johnson, FY 2010 audit partial ....2,940.00 Northwest AEA, conference Reg. .................................150.00 Office Depot, 2 binder machines, Supp. ............................2,720.74 Omaha World Herald, Personnel ad.....................287.72 Papillion Sanitation, Garbage collection............307.60 Rick’s Computers, printer/ Cable, equip. repair service, Annual fee........................942.03 Rose Willard, mileage ...........97.20 Schmitt Music, supp., Mouthpiece puller, jazz band Perf. Book, repairs ...........623.68 School Adm. Of Iowa, law Conference, leadership Academy..........................250.00 School Bus Sales, parts .....518.47 Snodgrass Custom Floors, Reglue carpet ..................125.00

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Ultra No-Touch, car Washes ..............................44.00 United States Treasury, Levy proceeds ..................293.00 US Toy Co., elem. Comp.

Lab. Supplies ....................217.06 Verizon Wireless, wireless ..236.11 West Harr. Comm. School, Tuition............................2,901.01 Woodhouse, heater 2007 Carvan ..............................154.50 FUND TOTAL .................64,456.30 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 1 FUND: 22 MANAGEMENT FUND IA Workforce Development, Unemployment...............1,784.46 FUND TOTAL ...................1,784.46 CHECK. ACCT. TOT. ......66,240.76 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Ashland Greenwood School, UNO entry fee...................150.00 Atlantic Comm. Sch. Dist., Wrestling tourney................70.00 Audubon High School, wrestling Tourney entry fee ................70.00 Brian Dickinson, wrest. Off....60.00 Custom Apparel, wrestling Singlets, cheer shirts, show choir Shirts, t-shirts, chess club Shirts ............................3,064.00 Deneen Healey, wrest.

Concessions ....................399.16 GTM Sportswear, Headbands ......................112.00 Henry Doorly Zoo, deposit on Zoo trip ............................500.00 Martin Brothers, concession Supp. ............................1,303.10 MESNE Educational Group, Uniforms ..........................161.21 Mike Plewa, BB off................60.00 North High School, JV wrest.

Tourney entry fee ...............40.00 Pepsi Cola, soda..............3,574.62 Riverside Comm. School, Wrest. Tourney entry fee .....75.00 Schmitt Music, bass guitar..300.00 Something Unique, Embroidery .........................34.60 Tyler Hinkel, wrest. Off. .........60.00 Walmart Comm., concession Supplies ..............................76.44 West. Valley Conference, WVC trny gates ............2,776.00 FUND TOTAL .................12,886.53 CHECKING ACCT. 2 FUND: 62 LATCH KEY PROGRAM Logan Super Foods, Kid care Food.................................218.90 FUND TOTAL ......................218.90 CHECK. ACCT. TOTAL...13,105.43 CHECKING ACCOUNT: 2 FUND: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Feldfire, purchase serv........130.60 Goodwin Serv. Co., equip.1,963.90 Interstate Brands Corp., Food.................................287.21 Keck, Inc., food ................2,404.28 Martin Brothers, food, Supplies ........................4,972.07 Roberts Dairy Co., food ...2,444.28 Ultra Chem. Inc., supp. .......230.26 FUND TOTAL .................12,432.60 CHECK. ACCT. TOT. ......12,432.60 8-1

PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2011 The H.C.L.C. regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., February 9, 2011 by Chairman R. Smith.

Roll call showed Representatives R. Holthe, M. Rhoten, J. Bertelsen, S. Clark, and Solid Waste Mgr. Dan Barry. Also in attendance was Joe Gaa, the new Woodbine City Administrator.

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

There were no changes to the January, 2011 meeting minutes and directors memos. R. Holthe motioned to approve the meeting minutes and directors memos. M. Rhoten seconded. All yeas. Motion passed.

Dan reviewed the budget and claims: The CD’s were reviewed with no changes from last month’s meeting. The January 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 7th month of the fiscal year. The representatives reviewed the claims that were presented. Dan went through each line-item of the claims. J. Bertelsen motioned to approve the budget and pay the claims. S. Clark seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Item #5 was to begin work on the H.C.L.C. FY 2011/2012 budget. The assessment fees were looked at first. Dan requested the representatives review the fees which are collected and to determine now, if they want any changes to the fees which we are collecting. After general discussion, R. Holthe motioned to continue collecting assessment fees for the four (4) items, which we have been collecting. M. Rhoten seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

The next item was a wage worksheet for all the employees. Dan reviewed the worksheet and requested that the representatives review it and have decisions ready to discuss at the March meeting.

The next item was a Health Insurance worksheet that Dan reviewed. Dan believes this is a worst case scenario, as it is the first percentage suggested by the Insurance Company. Dan will keep everyone informed as insurance talks continue. The last item, was to review an updated budget comparison report, which we currently use.

Dan has changed the look of the report and added a few detailed line-items. Also the line-items have been grouped so that these groups are easier to look at. As these last three (3) items were for budget discussion only, no voting action was required.

The next agenda item was for questions/concerns for Dan to address by the representatives. R. Holthe asked Dan about petty cash in the safe. Dan explained how the petty cash works. Dan had a few items for the representatives. A. the employee benefits worksheet that has been tabled since November should be finalized tonight. After general discussion, the representatives directed Dan to talk with the two (2) employees, and work out a solution to lower their high bank of

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Continued From page 9 benefit hours. B. Dan presented information on a 1998 Mack truck to replace the 1984 Ford truck. Dan explained some safety issues that occurred this past month on the Ford. After general discussion, Dan was directed to talk with the equipment dealer and get some more information. C. Dan reviewed the Woodbine Green Committee’s progress on implementing a curbside recycle program in Woodbine.

Also Dunlap has called Dan and wants to keep up with Woodbine’s progress as they might have interest in curb-side recycling. D. Dan told the representatives he would like them to start thinking about future plans for the landfill.

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 March 9, 2011. With no further items to discuss, M. Rhoten motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. J. Bertelsen seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Robert Smith, HCLC Chairman Attest: Dan Barry, HCLC Mgr. CLAIMS BILLS PAID SINCE JAN. 2011 MEETING First Horizon Bank .........$1,337.74 IRS ...................................2,404.58 IPERS ..............................1,413.09 Lincoln Financial .................300.00 Petty Cash.............................46.41 U.S. Postmaster ....................88.00 TOTAL ..............................5,589.82 BILLS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL FEB. 9, 2011 Auditor of State ...................175.00 Bill’s Water Cond...................33.00 Chase Card...........................39.01 Crossroads of West. IA ....1,300.00 Farm Service Co. ................226.60 Farm Service Coop (Harlan).65.00 ISOSWO ...............................85.00 Logan Auto Supply................31.60 Logan Do It Best ...................19.64 Logan Herald-Obs.................83.63 MidAmerican Energy ..........611.81 Power Plan..........................367.95 Principal Mutual ..................340.80 Resource Mgt. Co. ..............378.40 St. Lukes Drug & Alcohol Test Service .......................30.00 United Western Coop.......2,761.63 Wellmark BCBS of IA.......3,137.27 Williams & Co...................5,150.00 Windstream.........................199.83 Woodbine Twiner...................40.00 TOTAL ............................15,076.17 H.C.L.C. 2010 WAGES Kelsey Ganoe......................540.13 Karli Michael .......................872.50 Lori Pitt ...............................998.00 Sandra Robbins .............19,734.96 Dan Barry.......................52,284.56 Duane Wallis ..................36,392.00 William Botos .................26,448.60 Neil Brown......................22,826.01 8-1

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY CASE #EQCV028844 Special Execution PLAINTIFF DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ET AL VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) TRACY L. SCOTT, HEATHER A. SCOTT, EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF IOWA, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSO., LLC, STATE OF IOWA, 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 EAST SEVENTY-FIVE FEET (E75’) OF LOT FIVE (5) BLOCK FORTY-SIX (46), BLAIR’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 401 N. 1ST ST., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of sale, March 18, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $88,230.40; Costs, $695.01; Accruing Costs, $2,512.48 plus sheriff; Interest, 5.25% from 7-30-10 on $80,967.12 plus $3,525.80; Date, Nov. 9, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, C. Anthony Crnic. 8-2

PUBLIC NOTICE MAGNOLIA BUDGET HEARING MINUTES February 16, 2011 A budget estimate hearing for fiscal year 2012 budget was held on the above date at 6:00 p.m. in the Magnolia City Hall. Present were Mayor Alice Rorden, council members Michelle Rhoten, Gene Barber, Carl Rorden, Mark Hoffman and clerk Susanne Vokt. Citizen Dave Weigelt was present.

1. Mayor Alice Rorden called the hearing to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. Motion to approve agenda made by Mark Hoffman, seconded

by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

3. The 2011 budget was presented to the council. One change made to amend water revenue to $50,000.

4. Mark Hoffman voted to approve the budget as amended, Michelle Rhoten seconded, carried.

4-0.

5. Roll call vote: Michelle Rhoten, aye; Gene Barber, aye; Carl Rorden, aye; Mark Hoffman, aye.

6. Motion to adjourn hearing at 6:20 p.m. made by Gene Barber, seconded by Carl Hoffman, carried.

Legals 4-0.

Input by Mr. Weigelt regarding purchase of tables/benches for park. Allowance had been made for approximately $1,000 for this. Some concerns about aging water plant.

Susanne Vokt City Clerk 8-1 MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 16, 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 Roden, along with clerk Susanne Vokt and water operator Jake Gluntz. Joanne Barber was absent due to illness. Citizens present were David Weigelt, Laura Levell, Tina Harper, Joetta Alexander, Ellen Dahl, Noah Ludwig and Carol Pryor.

2. Approval of Agenda. Motion to approve agenda by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Gene Barber, carried.

4-0.

3. Approval of Minutes. Motion to aprove January minutes made by Michelle Rhoten, seconded by Gene Barber, carried. 4-0.

4. Approval of Bills. Motion to approve bills list made by Mark Hoffman, seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

5. Water Operator Report. Water Operator Jake Glunz reported: Leaky pipe in the chlorine room, to be repaired; Well #1 is now in good working order, pumping 30 gpm vs 6 pgm before repair; Working on NPDES permit needed for the city.

People Service will obtain new water use permit from IDNR.; Water loss from the system estimated at 23%. People Service will be working on checking meters in the future.

6. Scenic Byway Signage. Tabled to next meeting when Renea Anderson from Harrison County Development can attend. Motion made by Mark Hoffman, seconded

by Gene Barber, carried. 4-0.

7. Pryor Building Permit. Building permit for handicap access east of SW corner of Magnolia Event Center requested by Carol Pryor.

Motion to approve permit #21611 made by Michelle Rhoten, seconded by Mark Hoffman, carried. 4-0.

8. Water Rate Update. Annual water rate review done. Consumer Price Index has not increased.

Water rates will stay the same for this year.

9. City Clerk Report. Financial information given; Updated census figures sent by Dan Barry of the landfill commission. Magnolia is at 183 population.

10. Mayor’s Report. Sheriff’s report read. Domestic disturbance, theft of a 4-wheeler and arrested OUI from Woodbine.

11. Department Reports.

A. Landfill/Park. No report.

B. FireDepartment. A fire call and request for mutual aid.

C. Streets. Stop sign missing a bolt.

12. Citizen’s ability to address the council. Citizen wondering when gravel work will be done. Thank you

from Old Settler’s re: city support and possible plans for Old Settler’s outlines, including a craft fair, teen dance, etc.

13. Adjourn. Gene Barber moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Carl Rorden, carried. 4-0.

MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL BILLS FEBRUARY 16, 2011 OPERATING ACCOUNT MidAmerican, elec., fire dept.

31011.............................$750.10 MidAmerican, elec., park 31012.................................10.00 MidAmerican, elec., shed 31051.................................13.37 MidAmerican, elec., street lights, 31035 ....................365.51 Long Lines, city hall phone/ Internet/fax.......................103.31 IPERS, employer/employee ..68.70 Logan Herald-Observer, publications .........................77.04 Windstream, fire hall phone ..52.50 Susanne Vokt, clerk wages.549.10 (Gross $600.00) Noah Ludwig, snow removal Jan./Feb. ...........................730.00 TOTAL ..............................2,719.63 WATER ACCOUNT Mid American, water pumping 31016...............................212.55 Harr. Co. Landfill, landfill assessment......................398.00 People Service, water operator, supplies for repair .........2,279.38 United Western Coop, propane............................199.90 TOTAL ..............................3,089.83 REVENUE Interest ....................................2.92 LOST...................................808.85 Co. Treasurer................................0 Road Use Tax ..................1,287.60 Longlines Franchise Fee.....220.78 TOTAL OPERATING ACCOUNT BAL. AS OF 2/15 ........68,232.29 Water Revenue Deposits .3,773.21 TOTAL WATER REVENUE ACCT. AS OF 2/15........7,469.06 Water Reserve Deposits .......50.00 TOTAL WATER RESERVE ACCOUNT AS OF 2/15 ...505.00 8-1

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PISGAH NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 372.13 and 362.3 that the City Council of the City of Pisgah will appoint a new council member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of council member Peggy Hussing. The newly appointed council member will fulfill the council duties until the next regular election to be held in November of 2011. If any person wants to request a special election to fill this position, a petition requesting such special election must be filed with the city clerk’s office within fourteen days after publcation of this notice or within fourteen days after the city council appoints a new interim council member. The petition must be signed by at least the number of signatures equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the voters who voted for

the candidate for the office of council member at the preceding regular election at which time the office of council member was on the ballot.

The meeting will be held at the Pisgah City Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. should you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Darlene Hammack at 1-712-456-2301; P.O. Box 217, Pisgah, IA 51564.

Darlene Hammack, City Clerk 8-1

PUBLIC NOTICE PISGAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 2, 2011 Pisgah City Council meeting called to order at 7 p.m., February 2, 2011. Only 2 council members were present. Meetng was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Mayor Clark set new meeting for February 7, 2011 at 7 p.m. at city hall. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

February 7, 2011 Pisgah City Council meeting called to order at 7 p.m., February 7, 2011. Only 2 council members were present. Meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Mayor Clark set new meeting for February 11, 2011 at 7 p.m. at city hall. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m February 11, 2011 Mayor Donald Clark called Pisgah City Council meeting to order at 7 p.m. on February 11, 2011. Rolll called showed council members Rick Dilley, Sherrie Sherer and Annie Freihage present.

Heather Freihage and Peggy Hussing absent. Staff present: city clerk Darlene Hammack and maintenance Rod Holben. Visitors present were Shane and Rene Taggart, Phillip Coleman, Cindy Chlupacek, Jenny Sherer and Joy Carson.

Motion by Sherer to approve the agenda. Seconded by Freihage. All yeas. Motion carried.

Maintenance report: Rod has 3 classes to attend March 1, 4 and 23. Rod has been using his comp time as there is now plowing. Rod turned in a jar of water to Iowa Rural Water for testing for the best water in Iowa. Rod asked council about hiring summer help for mowing.

Council approved running ad and interviewing at March 2, 2011 meeting.

Shane and Renee Taggart were present to talk about the property they own at 307 Front St. in Pisgah.

Renee stated they want to someday live in half of the building and run a business in the other half. Council told them they could rent out half for a commercial business but not the half for a resident Renee and Shane left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Phillip Coleman was present to discuss the water billing. He found someone on Craig’s list from Creighton University that would do software for the city free of charge.

Council to him, have the person

come to the council meeting on March 2, 2011 and council will talk to him.

Letter to Mayor, City Council and Clerk from Peggy Hussing with her resigning from the council effective February 5, 2011. Clerk will place requirement for appointing new council member in paper. Council member can be appointed at March 2, 2011 meeting if anyone is interested.

Financial report: Motion to approve by Dilley. Second by Sherer. All yeas. Motion carried.

Donald Clark had a high water bill due to a leak. Motion by Dilley to adjust his water bill. Seconded by Freihage. All yeas. Motion carried.

Clerk has 2 estimates for damage to the city truck. Rod said he backed into a light pole behind the city hall when he was plowing snow.

Estimates were from Hall Body Shop, new parts, $2,462.88, used parts, $240.00 and David Cox Auto Collision new parts, $1,807.00, used parts, $400. Moiton by Freihage to take the lowest bid for used parts. Seconded by Sherer. All yeas. Motion carried.

The council discussed post prom donation. Motion by Freihage to donate $100 to post prom.

Seconded by Sherer. All yeas.

Motion carried.

Council disucssed paying Doris Woodward for cleaning of city hall.

Doris fell and broke her shoulder and has not been able to clean.

Motion by Freihage to pay Doris.

Seconded by Dilley. All yeas. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Freihage.

Seconded by Sherer. All yeas.

Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Donald Clark, Mayor Attest: Darlene Hammack, Clerk CLAIMS LHCC, gas ........................$353.01 IRS, fed. w/h........................811.66 Harr. Co. Landfill, fees.........628.00 IPERS, Ipers .......................401.98 C&H Hauling, garbage pickup fees ...............................1,054.50 Iowa Telecom, 3 phones .....255.88 MidAmerica, electrictiy.....1,261.23 Darlene Hammack, salary ..869.21 Rodney Holben, salary ....1,815.92 Siouxland Dist. Hth., lab fees13.00 Treas. State of IA, sales tax 294.00 Logan Herald-Obs., renewal/ fees ....................................46.96 Treas. State of IA, w/h.........429.00 Hugh Grimes, remove Christmas lights ................................150.00 Bonsalls TV, pager batteries mknb 15a ..........................111.00 Community Bank, box rent ...15.00 Badger Body, strobe light....137.02 United Western Coop, propane..........................1,387.25 TOTAL ............................10,034.62 REVENUE RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2011 GARBAGE .......................1,955.00 GENERAL........................5,269.55 RUT.....................................740.31 SEWER............................2,413.58 WATER.............................5,204.25 TOTAL ............................15,582.69 8-1

Senator Seymour: News from the Hill Branstad lays out fresh direction for Iowa’s voluntary preschool program G o v .

Branstad’s revamped Iowa preschool program helps eligible 4y e a r- o l d s attend high quality private and public preschools starting in the 2011-12 school year.

Research shows investing in high quality preschool pays off for economically disadvantaged children by raising academic achievement. It also reduces the need for repeating a grade and for special education services.

Program’s key points: • The $3,000 Iowa Preschool Scholarship for each eligible 4-year old helps pay for a minimum

10 hours of preschool a week annually.

• All families of eligible 4-year olds contribute to tuition with sliding scale fees based on federal poverty guidelines up to 300 percent of poverty.

•Quality is high.

Participating private and public programs must meet strong state preschool requirements including providing instruction that meets one of the following (or does so within 12 months of opening): Head Start Performance Standards, National Association of Education of Young Children Standards and Criteria, or Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards.

•A common, comprehensive statewide assessment will measure performance of 4-year-old Iowa preschool scholarship recipients and as many other 4-year-olds in preschool as possible. It will guide sound instructional decisions and show

whether preschool programs are successful.

•A license is not required to be a preschool teacher.

•An individual with a bachelor’s degree in any field many teach preschool in a participating program while working toward a new early childhood certificate that must be earned in two years. This is an ongoing option.

•There is another path to becoming a preschool teacher in the short term.

An individual with an associate of arts degree in any field may teach while working toward earning the new early childhood certificate and a bachelor’s degree by Aug. 31, 2014.

This is a phase-in period to allow more programs to meet state standards.

•Parents choose which private or public preschool they want their child to attend, provided space is available. The money follows the child.

•An Iowa Department of

Education website lets parents enter a zip code to find participating programs near home or work. Their choice does not have to be in their school district.

•The Iowa Department of Education decides whether private and public preschool programs meet state requirements, monitors quality and collects data.

•Schools districts register 4-year-olds eligible for Iowa preschool scholarships for the private or public preschool their parents choose, collecting proof of income and sending state funding to private programs. This is the case whether or not the district operates its own preschool.

•Private preschools collect the fees parents pay for children receiving Iowa preschool scholarships who attend their program.

Public preschools do the same.

•School districts must document they have con-

tacted all potential private preschools that may wish to enroll Iowa preschool scholarship recipients.

•School districts are required to collaborate with private preschools to extend the day for Iowa preschool scholarship recipients as needed with other state and federally funded programs, such as those offered trough Early Childhood Iowa boards, Head Start, Shared Visions, special education programs, licensed child care centers, registered child development homes, etc.

•Early Childhood Iowa receives an annual report from the Iowa Department of Education on preschool scholarships and advises the department on promoting collaboration with other programs and services.

•Early Childhood Iowa is a key partner with public and private preschools and the state in promoting the Iowa Preschool

Scholarships in communities.

•Early Childhood Iowa strengthens preschool program quality in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Education and Area Education Agencies.

•Parents may use pretax dollars to pay for preschool.

•The state appropriation is $43.6 million, plus parent contributions raise several million dollars more.

•Part of the state appropriation will pay for three education department positions, the statewide assessment and the state Web site that promotes Iowa Preschool Scholarships and the importance of preschool in general.

If you have any questions or concerns involving the Iowa Legislature, please feel free to e-mail me at james.Seymour@legis.stat e.ia.us.

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FEATURED PROPERTIES Logan 2889 Preston, 3200 fsfw / walkout new in 07. ....................................................... $359,000 1021 Skyline, 4 BR home, 2799 sq. ft ................................................................... $369,900 Mo.Valley 32977 170th St., 3Br. Ranch on 4.46 acres.......................................................... $265,000 Woodbine 1956 Parker Trail, 19 acres with home and outbldg. ............................................. $169,900 701 Ely, large victorian. Corner lot - lots of charm ................................................. $129,900 Dunlap 1878 Apple Rd., 2 story on 3.58 acres with outbldgs ............................................. $99,500 904 Eaton St., 2 b/r, large lot, 2 car garage ............................................................ $48,000 Modale 1262 260th St., 42.68 acres home & bldgs. Auction March 12th 1323 248th Trl., Fixer upper on 1 acre ...................................................................... $5,000 Little Sioux 3177 Larpenteur Mem. Rd., 5,000 sq. ft. home, 107 acres .................................. $899,000 1474 142nd Lane, 3 b/r brick ranch on 7 acres .................................................call for price Honey Creek 20205 Cougar Lane, 3 br, 2 ba on 2.3 acres, - private - ...................................... $189,500 30637 Old Lincoln Hwy., 2 b/r raised ranch on 1 acre .......................................... $115,000 Crescent 1011 Silver Lane, Golden Addition, 3 br ranch new in 07 ...................................... $228,500 Underwood 104 High St., 4 br, 3 ba, walkout w/pool nice home.............................................. $189,900 Oakland 17617 420th St., 3 br on 3 acres, very nice acreage ............................................. $230,000 Land 77 acres bottom land, Cal Jct., Auction March 5th, Rand Center 196 acres, sec 118 tillable/timber/stream ...................................................... $3,500 per ac 11 acres, 210th St., Crescent, horse pasture, live water ........................................ $78,000 20.3 acres, 205t St., Underwood, 18 acres tillable ................................................ $149,500 10 acres, 2908 Quentin Trl., Logan, tillable ............................................................. $75,000 12.5 acres, creek stream, gated, Whitetail Drive ................................................... $125,000 5 acres, Harris Grove, Lot 8a .................................................................................. $45,000 Lot 1 & 2, 2 acres, each, 40,000 each ....................................................... Both for $75,000 Several lots available in Eagle Ridge ................................................... priced from $40,000 South Pointe Estates, Beebeetown ......................................................... Lots from $40,000 Council Bluffs 7305 Stafford Dr., 3 br on 2 acres ......................................................................... $269,900 Commercial 3900 Richland Dr., Council Bluffs, 8-1/2 acres. Zoned comm. .............................. $475,000 5-1/2 acres, Mo. Valley, Charles Ferris estate auction, April 2nd 4.66 acres N. 24th, St., Council Bluffs ................................................................... $135,000

Logan office, 712-644-2151 Missouri Valley office, 712-642-4772 Council Bluffs office, 712-322-7653 Ed Spencer, broker/auctioneer ...................... 402-510-3276 Ruth Spencer, associate broker .................... 402-510-4772 Hannah Johnsen, sales associate ................. 712-592-9794 Luke Spencer, sales associate/auctioneer .... 402-510-5853 Wendy Ohl ..................................................... 402-250-0936

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CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank the Woodbine Police Department for their help in securing the safety of our property and persons while we were working in Woodbine. Sincerely, Wayne Roberts and Roger Wilson.

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Logan Herald-Observer February 23, 2011

Sports

PANT H E R S C AP T U R E STAT E IA WR E ST L I N G C R O WN Continued from Page 1

The team’s seven other participants solidified their podium positions earlier Saturday during the consolation finals.

They went 3-4 in the afternoon session, with victories going to Dillon Lorentzen (125 pounds) for seventh, Marrick Loftus (160) for third and Evan Mikels (215) for seventh. Ethan Reynek (112) and Quinton Doiel (119) finished sixth and Zach Hatcher (135) and Travis Jones (171) each took eighth.

Overall, a whopping 10 Panthers competed during the four-day tournament in Des Moines.

Oviatt had been vying to become the program’s sixth-ever state champion, and first since 2004.

“I’d like to go back and restart the whole match I just wish I could re-live it,” Oviatt said. “Usually

when I lose, it’s not in the state finals, so it’s not the end of the world for me.”

“I don’t know, I think this going to take a while to get over.”

If the team wins the state duals at Cedar Rapids next weekend, it will have gone the entire season without losing a dual or tournament.

Clark Mikels was a member of the 2005 team that was also perfect before taking third at the state duals.

Sitting in the stands Saturday, he said he’s happy to share some of the glory with the current group – and maybe even The team poses with the Class IA first place trophy and banner at the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament Saturday night. concede it if the Panthers emerge victorious at the brother, said they were “We knew we had it state duals) to prove said. “Two time place dual meet. told they had won the locked up today,” Mikels we’re the best.” winners are Dillon “If they win the state team title during said. “We were pretty At the tournament the Lorentzen and Marrick duals, they’ll be the top Saturday’s early afternoon dogs,” Mikels said. “We’re consolation round. Now excited after that. It was team record was 24-22. Loftus and first time earned seven placewinners, Ethan cool with that. They’ll these Panthers want to like a weight lifted off They Reynek, Quinton Doiel, give us a hard time, but show they’re the best in our chest. It was like, points and gave up six.

‘Yes, we’ve done it.”

“Nolan Oviatt is our Zach Hatcher, Travis it’ll be all right.” the successful 50-year “But we have to go out first four time state Jones and Evan Evans Mikels, Clark’s history of the program. next week and get (the placewinner,” Kersten Mikels.”

Zach Hatcher scores some team points by pinning Logan Loftus of Iowa Valley-Marengo in 1:10.

Senior Marrick Loftus gets his first win on his road to third place against Dillon Anderson of Clarion-Goldfield.

Travis Jones raises his hand in victory after pinning Justin Suhr of Wapsie Valley in his first state tournament match.

Junior Quinton Doiel brings Kole Stapes of Martensdale-St. Mary’s back to the mat and earns a victory on day two of the tournament.

Senior Dillon Lorentzen avenges an early season loss to Tyler Reiste of Panorama to place seventh in the tournament.

Nolan Oviatt begins his journey to the finals by outscoring Tyler Foubert of Tri-County-Montezuma with a score of 196.

Freshman Ridge Meeker wins his consolation match on day one against Jack Kline of BGM, Brooklyn.

Ethan Reynek opens up the state tournament with a 18-2 technical fall over Justin Marn of Corning.

Junior Chris Bridgeford takes his turn holding the team championship trophy Saturday night.

Evan Mikels tackles coach Matt Johnsen after winning his match on day two at the tournament.

PHOTOS BY ANGELA WINTHER

While waiting for the day’s action to start, texting good luck messages to the scoreboard helped pass the time.