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VOLUME 127, ISSUE 9

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STATE DUAL CHAMPS Lo-Ma edges Don Bosco for state clean sweep

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.

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.

LEGISLATIVE COFFEE The final Legislative Coffee will be held at 10 a.m., March 12 at the Logan Community Center.

Rep. Matt Windschitl and Sen. Jim Seymour will give an update on the Legislature and answer questions. The coffee is sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club and Logan Chamber of Commerce.

TSO FUNDRAISER The Lo-MaTeacher Support Organization will have a fundraiser night from 4 to 8 p.m., March 8 at McDonald’s in Missouri Valley.

McDonalds will donate a percentage of total sales during that time to the TSO.

LOGAN SOCCER REGISTRATION The Logan Optomist Club is offering spring youth soccer.

Registration will close March 4. If interested please lease contact the Logan Elementary School at 644-2168 or Sarah Moss at 644-3649.

Volunteers are also needed.

TEA PARTY MEETING The Tea Party will meet at 1 p.m., March 5 at the Missouri Valley Public Library, 420 E. Huron St. The public is invited. For more information, call Ron Duncan at 644-2903.

Evan Bland World-Herald News Service Kent Kersten jokingly held his heart afterward. Marrick Loftus couldn’t watch the last three matches. Nolan Oviatt held back jubilant teammates.

By the end, Logan-Magnolia wrestlers were free to form their a own mosh pit on the mat. Lo-Ma SEE DUAL WIN Page 9

The Lo-Ma Panthers celebrate their clean sweep of state titles Saturday. Pictured in front from the left, Courtney Oviatt, Emily Clark, Andrea Willard, Alexa Meeker, Haleigh Rife, Taylor Olsen; second row, Ridge Meeker, Ethan Reynek, Quinton Doiel, Dillon Lorentzen, Eric Brosnahan, Zach Hatcher, Nolan Oviatt, Troy Sodders, Karli Michael; third row, Courtney Palensky, Kent Kersten, Kirk Kersten, Logan Melby, Evan Mikels, Chris Bridgeford, Travis Jones, Quin Mann, Marrick Loftus, Dillon Miller, Matt Johnsen and Jeff Kuhl. At right, state dual tournament director hands head coach Kent Kersten the Class IA Championship trophy.

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2010 Census data shows Lo-Ma TSO drop in county population Carnival All cities in Harrison County show loss Mary Darling

Mary Darling

Editor Harrison County was among counties in western Iowa seeing a population slide, according to 2010 Census numbers recently released.

The figures are from actual head counts taken last spring and will provide the basis for redrawing the states’ congressional, Statehouse and local political boundaries.

The county saw a loss of 738 down to a total population according to the 2010 Census of 14,928 compared with 15,666 in 2000.

“We were surprised it changed that much,” said Harrison County Development Corporation Director Renea Anderson.

“The numbers just make us

March 11 Editor It’s time for the annual Teacher Support Organization family fun carnival set for 6 to 9 p.m. March 11 in the LoMa High School gym.

Besides rows and rows of games for children to play and lots of prizes, there will also be SEE CARNIVAL Page 2

High speed chase ends with two Budget proposal, streets and in custody more determined to show people how wonderful Harrison County is, so

hopefully the numbers can be turned around in a short time.”

SEE CENSUS Page 2

sidewalks on council agenda Mary Darling Editor The FY 2011-2012 budget, streets and sidewalks were among items on the Logan City Council agenda Feb. 17.

The council approved the proposed budget for publication and will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m., March 7.

City Administrator Nedra Fliehe reported taxes took a very slight increase of 0.03 for the

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CENSUS: County shows loss FROM PAGE 1 Anderson said they definitely want to work more with the county youth to make them want to come back to this area.

“Attractions to youth are important so when they finish their education they still see this as an attractive place to come back to live and raise their families,” Anderson said. “It’s important to county employers and schools districts, too.”

Anderson said it is important for HCDC to go through all the data in the Census not just the raw numbers comparing gains and losses.

“We need to look at the demographics of the state and see where the greatest changes are and address that locally,” she said.

According to Anderson, the Census numbers can be a powerful tool for economic development when communities gain or lose population.

“It’s important to compare 2000 and 2010 data and see what changed the most and how it will play out in the big picture.”

The counties in the 5th Congressional District losing population included Harrison, Woodbury and Guthrie. This loss of population means Iowa’s 5th Congressional District will see a drastic change. Even though the state increased in population to 3,046,355 in 2010 up from 2,926,324 in 2000, it will still lose a congressional seat next year.

Harrison County Supervisor Robert Smith said he was also surprised at the size of the loss.

“You have to factor in our significant elderly population as well as a lot of young people are attracted to the bigger cities. It’s unfortunate,” Smith said.

“We need to partner with

our school districts, local communities the HCDC and promote our county and all the benefits there are to raising a family here.

With our location close to the metropolitan area, we will see growth again, it just may take some time.”

For the cities in Harrison County, each reported a loss in population. Logan saw the least slide with 11, followed by Magnolia with a loss of 17, Modale, 20, Mondamin, 21, Persia, 44, Little Sioux, 47, Pisgah, 65, Dunlap, 97, Woodbine, 105 and Missouri Valley, 154.

Logan Mayor Randy Fetter said in reading the Census reports, it looked like there was a move back to the larger metropolitan areas in Iowa.

“It is disappointing that Logan also lost some residents over the last decade, but we were fortunate to loose fewer citizens than several of our surrounding cities. I feel that is a tribute to the friendly and caring nature of our long-time Logan residents making Logan a great place to live,” Fetter said.

“We will lose $1,034 in street road use funds,” said Logan City Administrator, Nedra Fliehe. “If we had dropped under 1,500 there would have been other reductions but I am pretty sure it just affected the Street Road Use Funds.”

Fliehe said she had been somewhat concerned with the Census results because of the vacant homes in town.

“But I felt we had enough families move into homes that were previously occupied by one or two people,” she said.

2010 Census figures for cities in the county compared to 2000 include: 2000 2010 Dunlap 1,042 1,139 (-97) Little Sioux 170 217

(-47) Logan 1,534 1,545 (-11) Magnolia 183 200 (-17) Mo. Valley 2,838 2,992 (-154) Modale 283 303 (-20) Mondamin 402 423 (-21) Persia 319 363 (-44) Pisgah 251 316 (-65) Woodbine 1,459 1,564 (-105) The majority of area towns also saw slides in population, except for Denison that gained 959; Manning, 10; Whiting, 55 and Underwood 229.

Atlantic saw a drop of 145 to a total of 7,112 reported for the 2010 Census; Portsmouth, a loss of 30; Onawa, 93; Harlan, 176 and Glenwood, 89.

According to the data, the five most populous incorporated areas in Iowa are Des Moines, 203,433; Cedar Rapids, 126,326; Davenport, 99,685; Sioux City, 82,684 and Waterloo, 68,406. Council Bluffs gained 3,962 in population to a total of 62,230.

The towns of Johnston and Waukee doubled or more than doubled their population in the last 10 years. Johnston grew from 8,649 in the 2000 Census to 17,278 in 2010 and Waukee more than doubled to 13,790 from 5,126 reported in 2000.

The Census showed a pronounced population increase in the Des Moines metropolitan area with rural areas losing population.

The Census also showed that the number of minorities in the state has grown from 7.4 percent in 2000 to 11.3 percent in 2010.

Community beautification grants Keep Iowa Beautiful Community Beautification Grant Program application deadline is March 31. This is the second year of the program designed for communities of 5,000 and under for beautification projects and derelict building removal and/or restoration.

Projects eligible for beautification funding include: • Litter prevention / removal / education / imple-

mentation / public awareness.

• Recycling education / implementation / public awareness.

• Beautification programs - flower, tree and shrub planting, painting and fix-up and general landscaping.

• Public nuisance abatement.

Projects eligible for derelict buildings: • Removal / renovation

including asbestos abatement and removal.

• Recovery and recycling of reusable materials.

• The purchase of recycled-content materials used in renovation efforts.

Grant applications and detailed information is available on the KIB Web site www.keepiowabeautiful.com or for more information e-mail gschnepf@keepiowabeautiful.com.

COUNCIL: Budget, streets, sidewalks FROM PAGE 1 would have been quite a bit higher. The sewer bond interest also went down.

“This doesn’t affect the property taxes, but will help with sewer rates once the deficit in the sewer fund is in the black,” she said.

“Taxes should go down more next year,” Fliehe told the council. “The bond issue from the 1995 water improvement project will be paid off this next fiscal year.”

According to Fliehe, the city has been making

payments of $95,000 a year on the bond issue.

Fliehe and Logan Police Chief Elmer Smith told the council they had reviewed the present ordinance regarding sidewalks. The present ordinance states residents need a permit to replace or take out a sidewalk.

Fliehe presented samples to the council of sidewalk ordinances from other towns which they will review to see if clarifications are needed for the present city ordinance.

The council approved advertising for bids to repair selected city

streets. These included: Glen Avenue, East Fourth Street from Fourth Avenue to Sixth Avenue and West Sixth Street from Linn Avenue to Oak Avenue including the intersection of Linn and Sixth Street.

Sarah Moss, representing the Optimist Club, reported to the council the club was taking over sponsorship of the soccer program in Logan. It will not be affiliated with the AYSO organization anymore.

The council approved her request to use Tourist Park for games and practices.

CARNIVAL: Fun night is March 11 FROM PAGE 1 inflatables, face painting and balloon making.

Along with the fun and games will be pizza and pop available for purchase.

Pre-sale tickets will be on sale the week prior to the carnival at a discounted rate of five tickets for $1 versus four for $1 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Logan Country Store, Sinclair Station and Do It Best Hardware.

The elementary classes are donating items for the basket raffles. This year’s basket themes include John Deere, Family Movie Night, Crayola and many more. Tickets are $1 with

winners drawn during Grandparents’ Day April 21.

Funds raised from the event are used throughout the school year to support the students.

With funds raised the past six years, the TSO has supplied meals to teachers during parent teacher conferences,

organized the carnival since 2006, purchased two digital cameras for elementary teachers, held monthly “teacher help nights,” and reimbursed more than $9,000 to the teachers for classroom expenses. The TSO now has plans to purchase an AED for the elementary building.

CHASE: Suspects caught FROM PAGE 1 Island State Park.

Ronald W. Reid, 29, Council Bluffs, the driver of the vehicle, was caught after a foot chase by a trooper with the Iowa State Patrol. A passenger in the vehicle, Scott A. Hall, 35, of Omaha, Neb., was caught by conservation officers with the DNR after a foot chase.

Reid was charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving while suspended, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, interference with official acts and failure to yield for an emergency vehicle.

Hall was charged with interference with official acts.

The two men allegedly snatched a purse from the unattended car of a woman at a gas station just off Interstate 29 in Missouri Valley and headed south on the Interstate in a vehicle that had allegedly been stolen in Council Bluffs.

The woman was able to provide the license plate to law enforcement. The car was spotted by conservation officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources resulting in a high speed chase near DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. At one point during the pursuit, the stolen car was driven across the top of a levy on the Boyer River.

The chase ultimately stopped when the car was driven off a gravel

road, through a ditch and became entangled in a fence off Interstate 29 near Wilson Island State Park at the Loveland exit shortly before 11 a.m. Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle attempted to elude officers by running on foot across both lanes of Interstate 29.

Following the arrests in Iowa, search warrants were executed in Omaha and additional charges could be pending there for further investigation.

The DNR and Iowa State Patrol were assisted by the Missouri Valley Police Department and Iowa Department of Transportation enforcement officers.

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Down Home

By Sandy Turner Sandy Turner writes a weekly column “Down Home” which is published in several newspapers in the Midwest. She puts a humorous spin on issues that revolve around families and every day life, drawing from her own experiences.

I’m not a very good listener Ranking at the top of my list of scary things I have to do – like getting my eyebrows waxed or having a root canal, my girls are insisting that I shop for a new bathing suit – which will likely be a horror show for me and a comedy for them.

Since we’re headed to Cancun for my daughters’ destination wedding in May, they’re probably getting nervous about what kind of get-up mom will show up in.

I had planned to lose 20 pounds before this time arrived, but since it took me two years to lose 30, I should have known it wasn’t going to happen just because I made a New Year’s resolution on Jan. 1.

February is one of my busiest months at work, writing stories for businesses in our Progress Section. Definitely not a good time for trying to eat right. Every time I got stressed, I’d convince myself that I could write one more story if I just had a snack out of the vending machine. Sure I could have picked from a healthy snack, like nuts or a granola bar, but instead my finger would automatically push the numbers for the bag of Oreos or chocolate chip cookies to drop into my sweaty little hands. Even though they tasted great at the time, they didn’t help me write any faster or be less stressed.

I talked my son-in-law into letting me borrow his Wii game and for two weeks I got up every morning and worked out. That’s about it. When the alarm went off an hour early I’d go into a full-blown debate with myself whether or not to get up and exercise. Apparently my good conscience is the weaker of the two as it could only hold its own for a short time. My boyfriend got on the bandwagon and tried to get me motivated as we played Wii tennis a couple of nights. He never mentioned being sore and I sure wasn’t going to admit to it, but even though there wasn’t really a racket in my hand, my arm felt like it was going to fall off. I’m thinking that he too was beginning to feel the effects of virtual tennis, bowling and baseball because instead of asking me if I wanted to play a match of tennis he began trying to convince me that I looked good and not to worry about the fact that we were going to be sitting around in our bathing suits for days at a time with 30 family members and friends.

My daughters, who both wear single digit clothes sizes, think it’s going to be a snap to find a bathing suit that I’ll be satisfied with. If I could get by with wearing a longsleeved muumuu to cover up with the entire time, I would, but I hear it gets pretty hot on the beach in the Mexico sun.

Seems like I’ve been consumed with thinking about this trip and it probably stems from the fact that, throughout my entire life, I’ve barely been past Kansas, much less out of the country.

How come guys never worry about what they wear?

Basically, they put on their swimming trunks, the shirt comes off and they’re good to go and don’t care what’s hanging out or over. The truth of the matter is, my body and my fat have become really good friends – I hate to break up a good relationship.

What lies beneath A giant hot spot resides under western North America. As the continent drifts the hot area stays in place so it appears to move.

Millions of years ago it was under modern Idaho and sent lava and ash into the sky several times. Ashfall monument north of Norfolk, Neb., is under 18inches of ash from such a distant eruption, and tourists can now see the bones of animals killed by hot gas and ash. The ash also fell on Harrison County where it still rests underground. A family who owned a gravel pit northeast of Little Sioux used the ash to polish the family silverware as late as 1970. Had such a volcano erupted in modern times, it would have killed scores of people and made parts of the United States uninhabitable for several years.

Since then, the hot spot has “migrated” and created Yellowstone National Park.

Few tourists who watch the geysers, bears and spectacular scenery suspect they are standing on a caldera whose eruption would dwarf the blast, which killed the animals at

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Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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

stop short of an all-out warning, and they refuse to put a date on when the next disaster might take place.

The University of Utah’s Bob Smith, an expert on Yellowstone says, “It’s an extraordinary uplift because it covers such a large area.”

In the beginning the scientists were quite worried, but when they saw that the magna was collecting over ten miles below the surface they became less concerned.

They considered the threat to be less immediate than if the lava was two or three miles down. “Our best evidence is that the crustal magma chamber is filling up. But we have no idea how long this process goes on before there either is an eruption or molten rock stops and the caldera deflates again.”

The Yellowstone Caldera is one of the largest in the world beginning about 400 miles underground and spreading out over 300 miles across as lava fills it and rises to the surface.

Smaller bits of lava creep toward the surface relatively frequently and cause smaller eruptions. Lava and ash from them have given the caldera bottom a flat landscape. The last volcano erupted 70,000 years ago and its remnants help give the park its charm. Old Faithful geyser, the mud pots and other attractions are fueled by magma remaining under ground.

Water soaks to hot rocks and boils to the surface.

Yellowstone is a fine place to visit as its picturesque geysers and warm pools remind us of what lies beneath.

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Ashfall. It would be at least a thousand times more powerful than the Mt. St. Helen’s eruption which disrupted life in the Pacific Northwest in 1980. The explosion would give residents of Rapid City only a few hours to evacuate if it was down wind and the residents of Harrison County only several more hours to flee. Ten feet of ash could pile up a thousand miles from the volcano and two thirds of the United States would be uninhabitable for months or years. The world could enter a year or so of global winter as has happened in the historic past.

This is the nightmare scientists predict if Yellowstone blows up as it has done three times in the past 1.2 million years. Its last eruption occurred 600,000 years ago, and scientists are certain the volcano will erupt again. The only question is when?

Volcanologists studying Yellowstone say its floor has risen three inches per year for the last three years, the fastest since records began in 1923. But hampered by a lack of data, they

It is a pleasant winter day, and you open the cupboard to be met by a flurry of small flapping wings.

Moths are something we often enjoy watching, but these, the Indian meal moth, are associated with grain products around the house that have become feed for the generations.

Just to say it up front, don’t feel bad if you have grain pests, because every home has them from time to time. They flourish anywhere grain is stored, whether it is corn grain in a bin, cat food in the garage or pancake mix in the cupboard.

Indian meal moth adults are about 1/3-inch long with characteristic with wings that are gray in the front half and coppery red to the back. These adults are flitting around looking for a place to lay eggs, and any exposed place with edible carbohydrates are fair game. That includes the folds of flour sacks or cake mix boxes, so if your groceries sat in a warehouse where moths were plentiful, eggs can come home with you from the store (and it isn’t the store’s or your fault). Larvae hatch from the eggs and grow to about ½-inch long dirty white with green or

even pink shades. As they feed, the larvae exude webby material that hangs up in the food where they feed.

I know a grain inspector several years ago that made a routine visit to a popcorn storage facility with the warehouse manager. As they walked through the storage shed, he had clipped a tiny chip with Indian meal moth pheromone (sexual attractant) under his collar. As they walked the male moths surrounded them, causing the warehouseman all kinds of embarrassment until he was let in on the joke. I mention the story to illustrate that these pests are present all over and it isn’t your fault if they show up.

If you have a raging infestation, first find the source. Look for the webbed cruddy material, and as you find these things, throw them away – outside. Clean the area, at a minimum thoroughly vacuuming or sweeping up the spills.

But the best control is prevention. When you get cereal products home, think ahead. Transferring the flour, rice, dried fruit, powdered milk, chocolate, dry pet foods, some can-

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator

Adult Indian meal moth dies, etc. to a sealed container is a great first step.

For packaged materials like cake mixes etc., if they are sealed, put them in a plastic bag and refrigerate or freeze them for a couple weeks, or until the life cycle has passed. Bulk birdseed and animal feeds can be stored in sheds or out of the kitchen area to isolate them from the pantry. One

important note is that insecticides are not recommended and give little additional control from the sanitation process. Instead, spend the money on sealed containers for foodstuffs.

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

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By Sheriff Pat Sears Feb. 16 •Deputy Knickman stopped a vehicle in Logan for a traffic violation. The driver of the car was found to be intoxicated. Shane Roebuck of Logan was arrested and charged with OWI third offense and failure to obey a traffic device.

Feb. 17 •Deputy Klutts assisted the Department of Human Services in Little Sioux.

•Deputy Cohrs checked on a report that horses were not being cared for north of Little Sioux. The area will be patrolled.

•Deputy Cohrs arrested Michael Dick of Woodbine on two outstanding Council Bluffs police department warrants.

Dick was transported to jail then posted bond.

Feb. 19 •Deputy Klutts transported Austin Hathaway from the Pottawattamie County Jail to Harrison County on an outstanding arrest warrant.

•Deputy Cohrs is investigating a reported burglary of tools from a residence on Locust Avenue.

•Deputy Cohrs assisted a subject with a civil complaint regarding ownership of a dog.

Feb. 22 •Deputy Doiel assisted juvenile services in Little Sioux looking for a subject that had left home. He was not located but is thought to be in the area.

•Deputy Killpack is investigating an attempted sexual assault at a rest area on the Interstate. The Department of Criminal Investigation is assisting.

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Feb. 23 •Deputy Doiel was called to the Missouri Valley hospital to transport an emergency committal patient. The subject was transported to Mercy Hospital in Sioux City.

•Deputy Doiel arrested Jason Koch of Mondamin on an outstanding arrest warrant. Koch was transported to jail.

Feb. 24 •Deputy Killpack assisted a subject with a property line dispute in Pisgah.

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

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

DeSoto to host summer youth conservation corps 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/Y CC. The center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The

only requirement for those applying is 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.

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Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Foodland Supermarket vs Matthew J. Hotz, Logan Vernon Micheal Jahn vs Logan Ginkens, Anthon, Iowa Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Jennifer Nichole Dunlop, Woodbine Credit Management Services, Inc. vs Kimala Garrison, Troy Garrison, Pisgah Sunnyside Village vs David D. Anderson, Missouri Valley Sunnyside Village vs Frank Rockwell, Missouri Valley Sunnyside Village vs Scott Ortiz, Missouri Valley VIOLATIONS Mack A. Kelly Jr., Denison, speeding Earl Watters, Mondamin, operating nonregistered vehicle Jackson Straight, Logan, fail to give continuous turn signal; fail to display registration plate Thaddeus Arrick,

Missouri Valley, financial liability coverage Troy Butterfield, Logan, financial liability coverage Dale Wulf, Denison, speeding Dakota Costanzo, Modale, financial liability; fail to maintain control Donald Bugenhagen, Modale, overweight Todd Klockgether, Charter Oak, speeding; failure to comply with safety regulations/rules; overweight Jeffrey Wallis, Mondamin, operating nonregistered vehicle Katherine Martens, Dunlap, fail to prove liability (no insurance) Christopher Render, Missouri Valley, fail to yield DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Brandon W. Ecker, simple assault, 30 days in jail, $100 fine, 28 days and fine suspended.

Six months unsupervised probation.

State of Iowa vs Brian P.

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Shannon, trespassing, $65 fine and surcharges.

State of Iowa vs Maxwell Grady, OWI, first. Thirty days in jail, 28 suspended; $1,250 fine.

Unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to undergo drug and alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s course.

State of Iowa vs Steven Fletcher, OWI. Sixty days in jail, $1,250 fine. All but two days suspended.

Unsupervised probation for six months. Ordered to undergo drug and alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s course.

Graduates from basic training Air Force Airman Michael Burmeister, graduated from basic military training at Lacklund Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Burmeister completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and

basic warfare principles and skills.

He is the son of Dave

Burmeister of Logan and a 2010 graduate of LoganMagnolia High School.

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Planning for Early junior bull calf champ Deadline March 1 Mondamin for scholarships Heritage Days A group of enthusiastic volunteers met Feb. 14 to plan for the fifth annual Heritage Day in Mondamin on June 18.

The committee is working hard to recruit vendors and volunteers. A full slate of activities is planned for the day, beginning with breakfast at 8 a.m. and concluding with a dance featuring music by Fork in the Road. As in the past, there will be a parade and a variety of events scheduled throughout the day.

Crafters and vendors of all kinds are invited to set up with registration fee.

Planning meetings are the second Monday of the month and open to anyone who wants to help.

“Planning the big event is part of the fun,” said committee chair Ron Bell.

Volunteers and suggestions are always welcome.

ONeills Black Raven 140 won early junior bull calf champion at the 2011 Iowa Beef Expo Angus Show and sale Feb. 16 in Des Moines. O’Neill Angus Farm, Logan, consigned the winning bull.

Photo: Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association

Pheasants Forever banquet set for March 5

March 5, the Boyer Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its 24th annual fundraiser at the Missouri Valley Eagles Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Funds raised from past events have contributed to over 900 projects in Harrison County. Over 11,000 acres of wildlife habitat including 700 trees have been planted thanks Evan Harper of Logan, to local patronage of the has been named to the annual event.

Dean’s List at Virginia Tech.

BVPF has spent more Harper is a junior major- than $37,000 on youth ing in geography in the education and summer College of Natural camps and has partnered Resources and the with other wildlife agencies Environment. in the purchase of more than 1,000 public management acres in Harrison

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County. The most recent was 341 acres in the spring of 2009 at a cost of more than $800,000. This area has become known as the Old Town Conservation area south of Missouri Valley across from Old Town Cemetery. This purchase turned out to be the second largest Pheasants Forever land acquisition in the state of Iowa.

Boyer Valley’s latest project is at the site of the abandoned south bound scales on I-29. Work began last spring with the clearing of brush and volunteer trees and the planting of 300 trees. In addition, there have been two plantings of wildflowers and native grasses. When completed,

this area will be a habitat demonstration site for the public to enjoy and observe firsthand the efforts of Pheasants Forever chapters across the state.

These types of areas throughout the state are permanent public areas for future generations to use and enjoy and would not be possible without the public support of local fundraisers.

Registration forms and sponsor information can be obtained at Double Barrel Shooters Supply in Missouri Valley. Banquet reservations may also be made by contacting Mark Herman at 642-4532 or Dan Reed at 402-6594951.

CMH auxiliary scholarship deadline set for April 12th Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has money available in its scholarship fund for the 2011-2012 school year.

There will be six scholarships given: two for $500 and four for $1,000 each.

The $500 scholarships are for students in a one to twoyear program.

Any person living in

Harrison County who has been accepted by an accredited institution for a program related to the healthcare field is eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Students in their second, third and fourth years of college or training may also reapply for scholarships.

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Interested persons may also contact Marilyn Tamisiea, scholarship chairman, Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 631 N. Eighth St., Missouri Valley, IA 51555.

Applications must be returned no later than April 12 to the attention of the scholarship chairman at the address given above.

Selection of recipients will be made at 1 p.m., April 21 in the hospital upper level conference room.

Members of the Harrison County Community Foundation remind students that March 31 is the deadline for submitting Currie, Rand, Birks and Dow Scholarship applications.

The Velda R. Currie Scholarship offers 10 vocational/technical education scholarships of approximately $1,000 each for tuition at a school of the student’s choice to residents of Harrison County who are high school seniors, graduates or GED recipients who attend or have attended Missouri Valley, Logan-Magnolia, West Harrison, Woodbine or Boyer Valley school districts.

The Wubbena C. Rand Scholarship is available to Blair Community Schools and Missouri Valley High School seniors or graduates who plan on entering the medical/health field. Four scholarships of approximately $1,000 are available for two Missouri Valley students and two Blair, Neb., students.

Five steps to a healthier heart Worried about your heart health, but not sure where to turn? A great place to start is with your family physician who can work with you to determine your risk factors for heart disease and come up with a plan to put your worries in their place.

“Hearts are the powerhouse of the body. If it isn’t working like a well-oiled machine, your quality of life can suffer,” said Mary Lob, M.D., Alegent Health Clinic in Logan.

You are at risk if you are age 40 or over (for women, post-menopausal), a smoker, have a family history of heart disease, are overweight or suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

To take control of the situation you can: •Lose weight. If you have excess body fat, you’re more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke. Even losing 10 to 20 pounds can help to lower heart disease risk.

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Generally speaking, when saving for retirement, it’s a good idea to contribute as much as possible to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. But if you’ve fully funded those plans for the year, and you still have some money left to invest, you may want to consider a variable annuity, which offers these benefits: *Tax deferred earnings — Your variable annuity’s earnings have the opportunity to grow tax deferred, which means your investment dollars can accumulate faster than if they were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. When you eventually make withdrawals, your earnings will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.

(For nonqualified annuities, you won’t have to pay additional taxes on the amount you contributed.) There are no tax advantages to investing in a variable annuity with qualified money. *A variety of investment options — Variable annuities allow individuals to invest in several different professionally managed investments, known as “subaccounts.” You can choose

the subaccounts that best fit your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term objectives.

Keep in mind, though, that diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. *No contribution limits — Each year, you can contribute far more to a variable annuity than you can to your 401(k) and your IRA. In fact, you can contribute virtually unlimited amounts to your annuity. *Payout flexibility — A variable annuity provides you with flexibility in gaining access to your money. You could, for instance, collect a lump sum. But you might find it more advantageous to take your payments over a specified number of years.

You could even choose to receive a lifetime income stream. *Guaranteed death benefit — When you die, your beneficiary is usually guaranteed the amount originally invested, minus previous withdrawals. Some variable annuities offer death benefit options, which may increase the death benefit over time.

Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

While variable annuities do offer some key advantages, there are also some considerations to discuss with your financial advisor before investing. For one thing, variable annuities are not suitable for everyone. A variable annuity is unquestionably a longterm investment. In fact, you may be assessed a surrender charge if you pull money out of the con-

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The Birks Scholarship offers one scholarship of $450 and is available to any Harrison County School District graduating senior but preference is given to graduates of the LoganMagnolia School District who are pursuing a business degree from a college of university of choice.

The Fay Marie and Linly Dow Scholarship Fund offers two scholarships of $1,500 each to LoganMagnolia Community High School graduating seniors, one boy and one girl, who are enrolled in a trade, technical, vocational or other educational program.

Scholarship applications are available from school guidance counselors with a deadline of March 31.

Harrison County Community Foundation board members are: Chair, Greg Christiansen, Missouri Valley; vice-chair, Nancy Cohen, Persia; secretary/treasurer, Cindy Pryor, Woodbine; Alan Anderson, Logan; Susan Bonham, Logan and Linda Lehan, Dunlap.

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a better quality of life,” said Lob. “They are also often able to stop taking medicines for diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure.”

•Get regular exercise.

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity – such as walking for just 20 to 30 minutes a few days a week – plays a major role in preventing heart disease.

“Walking is one of the best ways to improve your overall health,” Lob said.

“When done regularly, it helps you lose weight, reduce stress, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.”

•Lower your cholesterol levels. The risk of heart disease rises as blood cholesterol levels increase. Your cholesterol level is also affected by age, sex, heredity and diet. Talk with a dietitian about healthy diet choices, and with your physician about recommended ranges for cholesterol (for example, total cholesterol is recommended at a range of 200 mg/dl or lower.)

•Know your blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the heart’s workload. This also increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and learn the normal range of numbers for blood pressure.

•Quit smoking. A smoker’s risk of having a heart attack is more than twice that of a non-smoker. If you want to quit, you may need help from a tobacco cessation class or support group in your area.

“Like many physicians, I enjoy helping people to live healthier lives, and that includes taking care of their hearts,” Lob said.

For more ways to improve your heart health v i s i t www.Alegent.com/heart, or call Lob at Alegent Health Clinic, 644-3288.

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Iowa tourism industry New park ranger showcase held Feb. 22 on duty at HCCB Mike Weis has been hired by Harrison County Conservation Board as the new park ranger.

Weis is originally from Stacyville, Iowa.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal ecology from Iowa State University. Weis had served as a land steward intern for the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. He recently moved to Woodbine with his wife Rachael. He enjoys hunting, camping, hiking and

The Mondamin American Legion fish and chicken fry will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., March 12 at the Mondamin American Legion.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives There are several upcoming Red Cross blood drives scheduled. They include: March 4: Perfection Learning, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., call Barb Oliver at 6443541, ext. 25; March 8, Missouri Valley High School, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call 712-642-4149; March 9, Missouri Valley Hospital, lower level, 7 a.m. to noon, call Adele Hoss, 642-2784; March 29, West Harrison School, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., call 712-646-2231.

Watch out for ice jams on roof tops With this year’s winter storms, snow accumulated just about everywhere, including the roof of homes.

However, the large sparkling icicles that hang from gutters this time of year may be holding back a hidden and potentially destructive problem, said insurance company officials.

When an ice dam has formed, it’s important to remove the pooled water without climbing onto the roof. The snow, water and ice make the roof slippery and dangerous for walking.

They key is to open a channel in the ice that allows the water to run off the roof.

Homeowners can use various tools, such as a chisel or battery-operated screw gun with drill bit to accomplish this. Another preventive measure is to use a roof rake to pull snow from the roof.

For a long-term solution, home owners should make sure there is both adequate insulation and ventilation in the attic.

Plans in works for Persia alumni The Persia School alumni officers held a planning session Feb. 11 for the 2011 alumni event that will be held May 28 at the Persia Community Hall.

Honored classes will be the 50-year class and classes of 1956, 1951, 1946, 1941 and 1936.

A silent auction is planned with proceeds going to the alumni to defray costs. Wayne Miller, the one-man band from Missouri Valley, will provide entertainment. The dance will begin at 8 p.m.

Sen. Jim Seymour, left, and Rep. Matt Windschitl, right, discussed the area’s tourism potential with Kathy Dirks, second from left and Renea Anderson at the Iowa Tourism Showcase Feb. 22 in Des Moines.

Submitted photo Iowa tourism supporters hosted the 22nd annual Tourism Showcase for Legislators at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Feb. 22.

More than 75 communities showcased their attractions, events and businesses to remind Iowa Legislators about the abundance of “Things to Do” in the state.

Renea Anderson, Executive Director of Harrison County Development Corporation, and Kathy Dirks, Coordinator of the Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center, were among other tourism leaders who visited with legislators to thank them for their past support of tourism development and promotion and to discuss the challenge of finding funds to promote Iowa.

“Tourism in Iowa is about more than places to visit; it’s about people having jobs they enjoy in places they love to live,” said Kristie Wetjen, president of the Travel Federation of Iowa.

“Tourism is about revenue generation, providing quality of life; it’s about investing in Iowa’s future. The impact of tourism in Iowa is tremendous and reaches every county, every job sector, every child, every school and every household in the state.

In 2009, travelers in Iowa generated $6.1 billion in spending in local businesses and communities throughout the state. These dollars in turn, generated $312.6 million in state and local tax receipts for Iowa.

Put another way, if not for

the tourism industry, each household would have to pay $324 in additional taxes to maintain the current level of state services.

Dirks is on the Board of Directors for the Travel Federation of Iowa and was in charge of the evening’s events. She also serves on the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway Steering Committee, the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway Council and is chair of the Western Iowa Tourism Region’s Education Committee.

Anderson serves on the Western Skies Scenic Byway Council and is on the Western Iowa Tourism Region’s Education Committee.

Both Anderson and Dirks serve as District Legislative Leaders for the Travel Federation of Iowa.

News from the Pisgah area

By Joanne Shearer Gary Shearer, Sheri Harker of Modale were Feb. 20 dinner guest of Joanne Shearer.

Shelby LaGois of Moorhead spent several days visiting Ralph and Peggy Hussing, while her mother was in New Orleans, La. Ila Mae Storm, Rose Molitor, Leanna Christensen, Jim and Joy Carson attended the funeral services for Peggy

Hagget at Meyers Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City, Feb. 21.

Rose Molitor recently returned to her home after visiting her daughter Kathy Molitor at Houston, Texas and her son Dan Molitor of Austin, Texas.

He also went to Houston to visit for a two days with his mother.

Feb. 16, Pisgah Red Hot Wildflowers had breakfast at Dave’s Old Home Café.

Those attending were

Edna Wiltfong, Doris Woodward, Carolyn Waldemer, Mary Grubb, Leanna Christensen, Wanita Margheim, Sheryl Springer, Ila Mae Storm, Rose Molitor, Cherry Hall, Shirley Dunlop, Anna Belle Lizer and Sharon Young.

Feb. 19, Evelyn Sherer, Sherry Sherer, Jenny and Lyle Sherer of Pisgah attended the 60th anniversary open house for Earl and Priscilla Frisk at Blencoe.

canoeing and is looking forward to meeting park visitors this summer.

Wildlife films set for DeSoto Refuge DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center continues to host weekend wildlife films. The films are shown at 1:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Upcoming film titles are: March 5 and 6: The Key to Duck ID. Learn the most important features to help you identify ducks in any season. Sixteen minutes.

March 12 and 13: American Eagle. An intimate portrait of these majestic raptors’ lives in the wild. Sixty minutes.

March 19 and 20: Bluebird Program. Learn about bluebirds and nesting. Forty-five minutes.

March 26 and 27: Audubon’s Crane Adventures.

Symbols of peace, beauty and good fortune, there are 15 kinds of cranes around the world. Two are native to North America – the Sandhill Crane and the endangered Whooping Crane. Thirty minutes.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is located 25 miles north of Omaha, Neb. on U.S. Highway 30, between

Missouri Valley and Blair, Neb. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except federal holidays. For more information contact 712-6424121 or on the Web at http://midwest.fws.gov/desoto or e-mail the refuge at desoto@fws.gov populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign and Native American tribal governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Assistance program, which distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies.

Lincoln Hwy. display at First National Historical photos and information about the Lincoln Highway will be on display at the First National Bank in Logan beginning March 4.

The traveling exhibit features historic photos of Harrison County from the early 20th Century and general information about

ServSafe class March 14, 21 ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be offered at the Harrison County ISU Extension Office in Logan March 14 and 21. For more information and to register, contact the Harrison County Extension office at 6442105.

Registration is required

by March 4 for the Harrison County program.

A special Thank You to the administration and employees of Rose Vista Home. You gave our mother wonderful care the past 9 years. Your ongoing support was appreciated during her long goodbye. We can’t thank you enough.

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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.

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Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital Medical Services Foundation would like to thank all contributors and sponsors of the 2011 Byways of Excellence Awards Dinner held on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Additional thank you’s to CMH Departments, Harrison County Clinics, CMH Auxiliary, Shadow Valley Golf Club, and Missouri Valley HOSA Organization.

Honored recipients and categories were: Business: Posthumously awarded: H.E. (Whitey) Mensching, Education & Civic Leadership: Charlie Wolford, Health & Medicine: Velma Oliver and Youth: Scott Hinkel.

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Obituaries JEAN DICKINSON

JOHN MICHELS

Jean M. D i c k inson, 69, of Logan, passed away Feb. 19 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 22 at the Logan Memorial Chapel with Ted Sieck officiating. Musical selections were, “Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “Arms of an Angel.” Casket bearers were Derek Burton, Mike Joy, Kevin Thacker, Anthony Daggett, Don Christian and Charles Esser. Final resting place was Harris Grove Cemetery near Logan.

Jean was born May 24, 1941 in Logan to Ted and Francis (Sillau) Sprinkle.

She was married to Gail L. Dickinson Jan. 15, 1958 in Harlan. Jean was a member of the Logan Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband Gail of Logan; daughters, Gayle Dickinson; Jane Calhoon and husband Gary of Omaha, Neb.; Geri Dickinson, Logan; grandchildren, Paige Daggett and husband Anthony, Danielle Calhoon, Derek Burton and fiance Samantha of Omaha, Neb., Chris Dickinson and fiancé Molly of Logan; many nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn Joy and niece Laurie Culp of Harlan.

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J o h n Lester Michels, 91, of Oelwein, died Feb. 24 at M e r c y Living Plus in Oelwein.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Feb. 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Fr. Harry Koelker officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein.

John was born Aug. 10, 1919 on the family farm near Stanley, to Peter and Elizabeth (Weber) Michels.

He attended Stanley schools. He married Mary Josephine Brady on Aug. 28, 1940. John farmed in the Oelwein area.

Survivors include daughter, Linda (Scott) Grant of Logan; son, John (Karen “Nickey”) Michels of Oelwein; grandchildren: Tony (Michelle) Michels, Chad Michels, Michelle (Lavell) Stewart, Tracy Schaeffer (special friend Gary), Cory (Sarah) Michels, Nichole Bustillo Michels, Elly (Brad) Steffen and Megan (Scott) Rima; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Miller of Independence and Ruth Kerns of Fairbank.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; sons, Joseph and Jerry Michels; sisters, Christina Brady and Mary Elizabeth Milbach; brother, Robert Michels; and his parents.

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Free tax help available Piano for older/disabled Iowans recitals Iowa Department on Aging Director Donna Harvey reminded Iowans the Internal Revenue Service has worthwhile initiatives that help older Iowans, low-income and/or disabled citizens with no-cost tax preparation services.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites are free tax preparation locations where volunteers help taxpayers prepare their federal and state income and property tax returns.

Those eligible for assistance are senior citizens, disabled citizens, those who speak limited English and individuals with an income of $30,000 or less ($50,000 or less for families).

Another important program to help older Iowans is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly initiative. This is a specific program designed for older citizens age 60 and older with free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation.

The AARP Foundation also offers free tax preparation services through the AARP Tax Aide program for low and moderate

World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m., March 4 at the Community of Christ Church in Persia.

Four churches will be

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

involved in the service. For more information contact Arlee Mae Parsons at 712488-7677. Everyone is invited to attend.

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

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Two piano recitals will be held at the Woodbine Methodist Church, March 6.

Performing at the 1:30 p.m. recital are: Payton Taylor, Emily Colwell, Marley Hansen, Ava Reisz, Hailey Ryerson, Garret Reisz, Emma Shaw, Joel Wolf, Karlie Heffernan, Megan Maaske, Alex Knauss and Katie Payne.

Playing at the 3 p.m. recital are: Abbie Carlson, Ali Glackin, Jenny Stueve, Mikey Barrett, Kevin Lee, Katie Payne, Sarah Stueve, Hannah Thomsen, Allison Lee, Katie Payne and Christopher Andersen.

Marley Hansen and Hailey Ryerson are students of Hilary Moores.

Emma Shaw is a student of Andrea Harper.

The other pianists are students of Loie McElwain.

The public is invited to attend the recitals.

Hillary and A n d r e w Stevenson of Missouri Valley are the parents of Payton Lynne Stevenson born Feb. 12 at 8:46 a.m. at University of N e b r a s k a Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long.

Grandparents are Ruth and Walter Utman of Modale and Donna and Drew Stevenson of Merrill. Great grandparents are Donna Lewis of Oxnard, Calif., (formerly of Woodbine), the late Glen Faylor, the late Birdie and Bob Utman and Sherry and Armand Roepke of Kingsley and Don and the late Jean Stevenson of Hinton. Great-great grandmother is Phyillis Dunnington of Anthon.

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.

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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.

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ST. ANNE’S Logan Rev. Michael Berner, Pastor 644-2535 • 644-2092 Saturday Mass, 4:00 p.m.

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

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HOLY FAMILY Mondamin 645-2683 Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

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

Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School, 11 a.m.

United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays MONDAMIN CHURCH OF CHRIST (Christian) 207 Noyes Mondamin, Iowa 51557 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Jeff Bierbrodt, Youth Pastor Worship – 9:00 a.m.

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

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“Help is available to fill out and file tax returns. We encourage our older citizens and those disabled and/or on a fixed income, to use these two worthwhile programs to get the assistance they need to file their returns in an accurate and timely manner,” Harvey said.

Along with these two worthwhile initiatives, there is no-cost help available to our military personnel. The Armed Forces Tax Council can provide free tax advice, preparation and assistance to military members and their families.

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GREAT SEASON PANTHERS!!

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LO-MA PANTHERS WIN STATE DUAL FROM PAGE 1 28, Don Bosco 27.

Drama was the only thing as high as the stakes during Saturday’s final round of the Iowa Class I-A state dual meet at the U.S. Cellular Center. The second-ceded Panthers (32-0) stormed back on the sixtime-defending Dons with key wins at both ends of the weight spectrum and held on late to cap off a season in which they won every dual and tournament they competed in.

“This has been stress,” said Kersten, Lo-Ma’s coach.

“That was just an awesome dual. Like (Don Bosco coach Tom Kettman) told me after, that was worth the price of admission.”

Lo-Ma became the 20th different Iowa school in the dual meet’s 24-year existence to earn the two-title state sweep in the same season. It claimed the I-A championship at last weekend’s traditional state tournament in Des Moines, and Saturday capped off the double feat that many of the eight senior starters had been dreaming about since elementary school.

“I don’t know what to do; I’m just flustered right now,” said Loftus, a senior at 160 pounds. “This was our last shot. I don’t know what to say; it was unbelievable.”

Top-seeded Don Bosco (23-6) had other ideas, taking a 15-3 lead out of the gate courtesy of two second-period pins. It still had a 21-14 advantage with only matches to go.

That’s when the Panthers made their move. Chris Bridgeford (189 pounds) and Evan Mikels (215) bagged back-to-back pins.

Heavyweight Logan Melby lost just 5-2 against Don Bosco’s Tony Becker, who finished fourth at traditional state at 215 pounds.

With the lead still precariously at 26-24, Lo-Ma turned to 103-pound Ridge Meeker – the team’s only freshman starter – in the penultimate match. Any kind of win would go a long way in helping the cause.

And help he did. Meeker and opponent Nathan Schmitz dueled through a scoreless first period, and the Lo-Ma standout held a tenuous 3-1 lead after two.

But a flurry midway

through the finale ended with Meeker on the positive side of a takedown and 3point nearfall. He added more back points later for good measure and prevailed 9-3.

Meeker was hugged immediately afterward on the mat by sister and LoganMagnolia cheerleader Alexa Meeker before an official motioned her back.

“She got shooed off, but I’m glad she did it,” Ridge Meeker said. “We just beat Don Bosco. The seniors were great, and I’m looking forward to my next three years.”

The dual’s outcome remained in doubt, as LoMa led 28-24 after being deducted a team point. The last bout was between Ethan Reynek and Drew Mangrich, both of whom Coach Kent Kersten and the rest of the team sit on the edge of their chairs as Ethan Reynek’s match swings back and were state placewinners last forth.

Photo: Angela Winther weekend.

A Mangrich pin meant a Dons celebration. On at 30 in the semis. The least three separate occa- Huskies took four of the sions, that outcome nearly first seven matches to became a reality. But an build an 18-12 advantage. electric back-and-forth But the Panthers countered affair turned into a harm- with five straight wins – less 15-11 Mangrich deci- including pins from Loftus sion – and Logan- and Mikels – to grab a 35Magnolia’s second dual 18 cushion and statistically title in the program’s 50- seal a finals berth.

The Dons have now year history.

“You just see everything appeared in the dual finals flash from the whole sea- in 10 of the last 11 years.

They beat Lo-Ma in the son,” Kersten said. “Then (Reynek) just comes up 2006 and 2007 duals, and It was jubilation and hugs all around with the championship win at the state dual tournaPhoto: Angela Winther out of there. Your emo- the Panthers won a finals ment. tions are just going on a matchup in 2003. The losroller coaster. It was an ers had been looking for 103: Ridge Meeker, their ninth dual title in LM, dec. Nathan Schmitz, awesome feeling.”

Reynek, a junior, raised program history.

9-3. 112: Drew Mangrich, “We could have had it DB, dec. Ethan Reynek a finger afterward, and dove into a crowd of again, but we didn’t get it,” 15-11; 119: Dylon friends and coaches at the said Kettman, Don Bosco’s Rhoads, DB, Quinton side of the mat. Later, he coach. “Hats off to Lo-Ma; Doiel, 3-2; Dillon said it was easily the best they did a great job this Lorentzen, LM dec. Jake loss of his grappling career. year. It’s tough. But next Hogan, 2-0. 130: Austin “I was pushing off my year, let’s start another Demuth, DB, pinned Eric back the hardest I’ve ever (streak).”

Brosnahan, 3:57. 135: On the season, nine Brandon Welter, DB, done,” Reynek said. “This feels better (than tradition- Panthers finished with at pinned Zach Hatcher, al state) because I had a least 40 wins. Along with 2:55. 140: Nolan Oviatt, bigger part in it. It’s better its first state sweep, Lo-Ma LM, major dec. Scott when you’re out there with also set a new school mark Weber, 19-6. 145: Mark for dual victories. Oviatt, Weber, DB, dec. Troy all your teammates.”

The Panthers breezed at 140 pounds, became the Sodders, 12-10. 152: through the opening quar- program’s career wins Dillon Miller, LM, dec. terfinal earlier in the day, leader.

Adam Corkery, 3-0. 160: Kersten, who has led the Marrick Loftus, LM, dispatching Interstate 35 by a 54-15 margin. Of Lo- Panthers for 29 years, major dec. Josh VanNatta, Ma’s 10 individual wins, finally had enough proof 13-4. 171: Curtis Weber, six came by pin, and to dub his current team DB, dec. Travis Jones, 4another by forfeit. Drama better than any other in 1. 189: Chris Bridgeford, left the dual early when the the school’s formidable LM, pinned Austin favorites jumped out to a history.

Schmit, 3:00. 215: Evan “I guess it probably is Mikels, LM, pinned Brian 42-0 lead after eight bouts.

No. 3 Nashua-Plainfield the best,” Kersten said Weber, 0:47. 285: Tony (27-4) provided a stiffer with a smile. “Everyone Becker, DB, dec. Logan test before succumbing 35- did a great job.”

Melby. 5-2.

Legals IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV028747 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 13-2999081 SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff Vs. WAYNE D. GROSSMAN, JR. AND TAMMY A. GROSSMAN; LARRY RAMSEY; SPOUSE OF TAMMY A GROSSMAN, IF ANY; SPOUSE OF WAYNE D. GROSSMAN, JR., IF ANY; STATE OF IOWA; Defendants TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $93,880.86 with interest at 8.375% per annum from and including March 1, 2007, on the promissory note executed by Wayne D. Grossman Jr. and Tammy A. Grossman and mortgage executed

by Wayne D. Grossman Jr. and Tammy A. Grossman to First American Savings Bank, FSB and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Wayne D. Grossman Jr. and Tammy A. Grossman to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated April 15, 1999 recorded in Book 551 Page 3437 (Loan Modified 10/6/00 in Book 553 Page 1057 & 8/26/03 in Book 2003 Page 3938) in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Iowa, with said note dated April 15, 1999 on the following described property, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4NW1/4) of Section Thirtyone (31), Township Eighty-one (81) North, Range Forty-two (42) West of the 5th P.M., thence North 400

feet along the center of the county road; thence East 470 feet; thence South to the center of the County road, thence West along the center of the County road to the point of beginning; all in Harrison County, Iowa, and containing 4.3 acres more of less.

And also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLIING. 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. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa, Petosa and Boecker, L.L.P.

by Theodore R. Boecker, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, Iowa 50325-8308, telephone number (515) 222-9400, facsimile number (515) 222-9121.

You must serve a motion or

answer on or before the 5th day of April, 2011 and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Harrison County, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-6883. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

Vicki Krohn Clerk of the Above Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 9-3

PERSIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21, 2011 The Persia City Council met in regular session with the following members present: Councilpersons Ellsworth, Bradley, Spencer, Ronfeldt and Mayor Kosmacek.

Absent: Flaharty.

January 10, 2011 minutes were approved on motion by Ronfeldt, seconded by Spencer.

Financial report for January was approved by Ellsworth, seconded

by Bradley.

The following bills were unanimously approved for payment on motion by Ellsworth, seconded by Spencer.

MidAmerican Energy, gen., roads, Park, fire, st. lights ......$1,118.94 Regional Water, gen., roads, Park, fire ...........................134.00 R&S Waste Systems, gen.1,200.00 Harrison Cty. Landfill, gen.1,444.00 Walnut Comm., gen., fire ......73.21 Logan Herald-Ob., gen. ......104.08 Wright Express, roads ........404.21 Counsel Documents, gen. ....20.00 Price Cooling, gen. ...............65.00 CarQuest, roads..................133.99 Pam Bradley, gen..................21.79 Tim Kosmacek, gen. ...........180.86 Harlan paper, gen. ................36.00 Harrison Cty. Sheriff, gen. ...907.50

NAPA, roads........................179.90 Myrtue Medical Center, fire.....2.57 FAC Print & Promo Co., fire141.10 Plambeck Const., roads........87.53 IA West. Comm. College Gen ...............................1,200.00 Brucks Welding, roads ........214.00 Bomgaars, roads, park .........48.89 Feld Fire, fire.......................127.40 Harr. Cty. Landfill, gen. ........722.00 Bonsall TV App.., fire .......1,366.42 Resolution 02-21-10, approving FY2011 Budget was passed on motion by Spencer, seconded by Ellsworth. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Ronfeldt, Spencer, Bradley, Ellsworth. Nays: none.

On a unanimous motion by Spencer, seconded by Bradley the council accepted a big from DDCC Co. for the cleaning of the Persia Fire Hall. They will be paid $15 per hour each, paid in 15 minute increments, City of Persia will supply the cleaning supplies. DDCC Co. will clean once a month and/or after events or as needed. They will start on 3/1/11.

Brad Knauss has proposed opening a Gentlemen’s Club in his existing building. On a unanimous motion by Ronfeldt, seconded by Spencer the proposal was tabled until the March meeting due to gathering more information.

The council discussed the St. Pat’s fundraiser for the Persia Fire Hall Building Fund. The council is to contact people about volunteering to help or donate bars. The Mayor will contact the businesses to see if they would like to donate anything as well.

Maintenance walked the streets and informed the council of where the bad spots that need repair are.

He is checking on prices for the repair and will report at the next meeting.

On a unanimous motion by Spencer, seconded by Ronfelt, the city clerk was instructed to start the dangerous building process as it relates to the property located on 118 Main St. The Mayor reported that city hall is in need of a spring cleaning and the council is to look into possible dates.

Clerk reported that the Persia Project Playground made $175 on their last fundraiser. The clerk was

instructed to open a savings account for them. The clerk was also instructed to move $25,000 into a CD from general checking account earmarked for roads and $5,676 in to the CD earmarked for the FM roads.

Adjournment on unanimous motion by Ronfeldt, seconded by Bradley.

Tim Kosmacek, Mayor 9-1

LOGAN CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 17, 2011 At 7:009 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Hartwig called the meeting to order.

Those present were council members Johnson, Moss, Crum and Hartwig. Council member Clark and Mayor Fetter were absent.

Mayor Pro-Tem Hartwig asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Moss to approve the agenda. 4 ayes.

Motion was made by Moss and seconded by Crum to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approval of the 2-7-11 minutes, set date of 3-7-11 for the public hearing and regular city council meeting, approve department reports, claims register and no building permits. 4 ayes.

Sara Moss spoke to the council telling them that she was from the Optimist Club and the Optimist Club was gong to take over running the soccer program. She was there to ask permission to use Milliman Park for soccer games and practice for the younger children. She reported that soccer should be done by the middle of May. The council thanked her for coming and told her that they could use the field at Milliman Park.

Item 6 on the agenda was to adopt the City of Logan’s FY20112012 proposed budget and to order publication for notice of public hearing. The council thanked the city clerk for her help in reducing the tax levy to approximately the same amount as last year. With the help of the council, the tax levy was reduced. Last year the percentage was 16.36537 for FY2010-2011

and FY2011-2012 the percentage is 16.39642 or a 0.03105 increase.

The clerk reminded the city council that one of the G.O. Bonds would be paid in full in June of 2012 so the debt levy would be quite a bit lower in the FY2012-2013 budget. The city’s payment for that bond issue is around $95,000 a year so having that paid off will help. Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Moss to adopt the City of Logan’s FY2011-2012 proposed budget and order publication for notice of public hearing on March 7, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. 4 ayes.

Renewal of the contract with the Latta Drainage District was next on the agenda. The council asked the clerk what this was for and the clerk explained that we have a well and waterline in the Latta Drainage District’s right of way and we have to pay $500 each every year. The contract will expire and if we don’t renew, we have to move our well and our waterline. Motion was made by Moss and seconded by Crum to approve renewal of the Latta Drainage District contract. 4 ayes.

Citizens questions and comments: None.

Chamber representative to update city council: Chris Hartwig reported that the chamber was having a donation drive for fireworks.

There was some discussion about routing 4th of July parade down sixth street instead of 7th Street.

CLAIMS AFLAC, Aflac.....................$131.44 Agriland FS, fuel ..............2,620.73 G&M Refig., repair thermo..167.44 HACH Co., chemicals .........245.78 Harr. Co. REC, utilities ........308.92 Logan Water Dept., deposit Refund .............................100.00 Postmaster, postage ...........256.00 Process Measurement Co., Flow meter .......................568.58 Rock River Arms Inc., 2 gun Sights...............................200.00 Roger Seeley, 06 Explorer Repairs ............................101.90 True North Group Benefits, Health ins.......................3,586.04 PAID TOTAL .....................8,295.83 Motion was made by Crum and seconded by Johnson to adjourn. 4 ayes.

Chris Hartwig, Mayor Pro-Tem Nedra Fliehe, Cityk/Administrato 9-1

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LO-MA EVENING OF SPEECH MARCH 5 The Logan-Magnolia Speech Department will host “An Evening of Speech” March 5 at the high school to help raise funds for the speech team.

The evening will begin with a 6:30 p.m. meal of steak or chicken catered by Club 191 in Harlan. During and after dinner, the speech team students will be performing their individual and large group contest pieces from the season. There will also be a dessert basket silent auction along with centerpieces, all made by the students, that will be available for purchase.

Tickets for the event are $16 per person and can be made by calling the school at 644-2250. Funds raised will be used by the speech team for scripts, props, travel expenses, etc.

Reservations may be made through March 2.

Some of the groups performing at Lo-Ma’s Evening of Speech March 5 include, at top left, Sydney Pickle and Parker Bolte. They were one of 20 ensemble acts performing Jan. 19 at All-State at Iowa State University; at left, the musical theatre group of in front from the left, Lauren Davies, Elizabeth Beall, Emily Dickinson and in back, Ciara Hoff; and at right one of the large group improvisational groups made up of Catherine Beall in front, EJ Darnell and Grady Killpack. These groups along with the other speech groups will entertain that evening at LoganMagnolia.

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Legals HARRISONC COUNTY SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS January 20, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present, except Pitt. The current agenda was approved on a motion by Utman, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Safety/Staff Meeting A safety/staff meeting was held in the second floor courthouse conference room with the following employees attending: Susan Bonham, Lorie Thompson, Renee King, Louis Valles, Jeremy Butrick, Robert Smith, Larry Oliver, Scott Nelson, Dennis Alvis, Walter Utman and Mark Warner. The 2011 safety/staff meeting schedule was set with quarterly meetings for April 14, July 14 and October 13. The recent workmen comp site visit was reviewed. Recent incidents were reviewed. The seatbelt/restrain policy and dangerous weapons policy were given to each department head. Mr. Warner reminded everyone to inspect vehicles before using them.

West Central Community Action Joel Dirks, director of West Central Community Action, met with the board to review the FY10 annual report. West Central provided $1,517,816 worth of services to Harrison County during the year.

That total amounts to helping 587 households and 1,515 individuals.

Condemnation Board The Board appointed the following members to the Condemnation Board: Licensed Real Estate Salespersons and/or Brokers: Lary J. Gaver, Ed Spencer, Randy Pryor, Marilyn Boustead, Jay Schaben, Joanna Bernard, Fonda Story.

Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property: C.L. Busch, Karol King, Gail Witt, Cindy Pryor, Jennifer Buss, Jenny Hall, Jenette Dickinson. Owners of City Property: Ron Greenwood, Charles Warner Jr., Greg Stinn, Todd Cohrs, LeRoy Burbridge, Phyllis Henrich, Kathy Storm. Bankers and Etc.: Chris Hartwig, James Schwertley, Jim Randall, Jessica Bosworth, Deb Earlywine, Judy Lager, Julie Shelton.

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

Zoning Public Hearings A zoning public hearing was held as advertised. Sam Huerta requested rezoning of 2 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential on property located in part of parcel G of the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, Township 78, Range 43. Motion to close the public hearing was made

by Utman, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval. Motion to approve as presented was made by Utman, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Harrison County Fair Board John Straight reviewed the fair board’s annual report. No action required.

Crane Drainage District An informal hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Monona County Courthouse in Onawa, Iowa to consider the petition of Donna and Ronnie Schultz’s request for drainage relief, was approved on a motion by Utman, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Claims Claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Robert V. Smith, Chairman January 27, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in

session with all members present, except Utman who was attending an affiliate meeting. The current agenda was approved on a motion

by Pitt, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Annex Remodeling Bids Three bids were received for the remodeling project in the courthouse annex. The board tabled any action until the full board was present.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,662.51 was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

The Board recessed until after lunch.

Assessor’s Conference Board The Assessor’s Conference Board met with the following members in attendance. Bob Smith, Jay Schaben, Dan Cohrs, Jason Sherer, Ron Bell and Dennis Alvis.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved on a motion by Bell, second by Sherer.

Unanimous approval.

Proposed budget for FY12 was reviewed. Motion by Bell, second by Schaben for the salary and benefits package be the same as the elected officials. Unanimous approval.

Motion to approve the FY12 budget for publication was made by Cohrs, second by Sherer.

Unanimous approval.

Motion to set the FY12 budget public hearing at February 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. was made by Bell, second by Schaben. Unanimous approval.

Meeting to adjourn by Bell, second by Schaben. Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Robert V. Smith, Chairman February 3, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

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

Bridges Engineer Tom Stoner met with the Board to review county bridges.

The County has 143 bridges with 44 of those bridges posted with lower weight limits; 18 are on Mr. Stoner’s list for replacement, but only 5 are eligible for federal funding. All board members were given the list and asked to select 2 bridges for replacement. Board member Utman requested a tour by Mr. Stoner of the bridges on the list before any decisions are made.

Public Health Nursing Nicole Carritt, Public Health Nursing Administrator, met with the Board to review activities of her department. Grant funding may be reduced in next year’s budget, but the department is still projecting a surplus balance. Flu vaccinations were approximately the same as last year. Currently, Mrs. Carritt is in the process of hiring a new nurse.

Loess Hills Hospitality Mary Hamer met with the Board to request a $500 contribution for FY12, which is the same amount that the group received in FY11.

The Board will take it into consideration when working on the budget.

Solider Valley Drainage District The Harrison County Board of Supervisors met as Trustees for the Solider Valley Drainage District. All board members were present as well as Troy Groth, Sundquist Engineering, Rick Shearer Contractors and Elizabeth Lenz, Drainage Clerk.

Troy introduced himself to the newest board member and filed a report on the blow hole outlet structure. In this area, the pipes had partially collapsed, trees had grown blocking access to the pipes and fallen trees were impeding the

drainage. New pipes as well as the cleanup of trees have already been completed. A copy of the report is on file in the auditor’s office.

Annex Bids Three bids for a remodeling project in the Courthouse Annex were reviewed. The Board approved the bid from JDM Building LLC in the amount of $5,500. Motion to approve by Utman, second by Pitt.

Unanimous approval.

Budgets Completed budget worksheets were presented to each Board member and will be reviewed at next week’s board meeting.

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 February 10, 2011 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

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

by Pitt, second by Utman.

Unanimous approval.

Driveway Policy Tom Stoner, Engineer, discussed the current driveway policy which includes having the county inspect the area, landowner pays for the pipe, and the County installs it. Mr. Stoner is considering recommending to the Board hat a change is needed. Shelby County approves a permit and the landowner hires a contractor to install it. Mr. Stoner is investigating other options at this time.

Computer Server Jeremy Butrick and Kris Pauley met with the Board to make them aware that the Courthouse computer server is having problems and will need to be replaced. Estimated cost is $16,000. Mr. Butrick does have the funds available in his budget. The InstaGate will also be replaced at an approximately cost of $1,200. The Board agreed with the replacements.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $4,893.28 was presented to the Board. On a motion by Pitt, second by Utman, this handwritten warrant was approved. Unanimous approval.

Juvenile Court Service The lease for office space occupied by the Juvenile Court Services in Shelby County will be expiring on June 30, 2011. A new lease at the current rental amount was presented to the Board for approval. On a motion by Pitt, second by Utman, the lease agreement was approved.

Unanimous approval.

Veteran Affairs The appointment of Virginia Smith to the Veteran’s Board was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Utman. Unanimous approval.

Purchasing The purchase order policy was reviewed by the Board to the maintenance department. The board approved this new policy on a motion by Utman, second by Pitt.

Unanimous approval.

Budgets The Board worked on the FY12 budget.

Claims Claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

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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

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

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14256 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL

WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN J. BISSEN, Deceased.

To all persons interested in the estate of Melvin J. Bissen, Deceased, who died on or about January 11, 2011: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of February, 2011, the last will and testament of Melvin J. Bissen, deceased, bearing date of the 27th day of September, 2005, 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 county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 21st day of February, 2011.

Georgia Ann Bissen Proponent Allen K. Nepper, ICIS PIN. No. AT0005821 1312 First Ave. South Denison, IA 51442 Date of second publication 9 day of March, 2011.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14257 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. YUTESLER, Deceased To All Persons interested in the Estate of James A. Yutesler, Deceased, who died on or about January 20, 2011: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of February, 2011, the last will and testament of James A. Yutesler, deceased, bearing date of the 30th day of July, 1982, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Richard L. McIntosh was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 17th day of January, 2011.

Richard L. McIntosh Executor of Estate 280th Lane Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 Matthew G. Woods, ICIS PIN No. AT0008731 Attorney for Executor Peters Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 189, 10 North Walnut Street, Glenwood, Iowa 51534 Date of second publication 9 day of March, 2011.

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Classifieds A CALL 712-2493184. OWL

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Entertainment Center. Holds 28” Monitor TV will fit or 26” Plasma TV. Call 1-712-644-2108 FOR SALE: Real Estate. New 1635 sq. ft. finished 3 bed, 2 bath with double garage, green build home with 25% down payment furnished to qualified buyers. Call Jones Homes 712644-2874.

FOR SALE: Lots for sale by owner. Trees, walk-out, cul-de-sac close to shopping. $36,000, call 402.672.5550. OWL

SERVICES SERVICES: Chris Malloys Drywalling.

Drywalling, flooring, decks, bathrooms, demos, trim work and more GIVE ME

SERVICES: Rock hauling, also asphalt chips. Reasonable.

Jerry Jensen, Logan, IA. 402-740-9893 or 712-644-2512.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Work for Dept. of Health & Human Services. View current job openings at w w w. d h h s. n e. g ov MCAN HELP WANTED: Bayard Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Secondary Principal for the 2010-2011 School term. Bayard Public Schools, a class C-2 school district located in Western Nebraska, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of

Secondary Principal (grades 7-12) for the 2011-2012 school term.

Candidates must have knowledge of curriculum, assessment, evaluation of faculty & staff, and teaching with technology are desired. Interested candidates please send Letter of Application, Resume, Credentials and Transcript to Superintendent, Bayard Public Schools P. O. Box 607, Bayard, Nebraska 69334, Position is open until filled. MCAN HELP WANTED: Special Education Director, Grades K12, Glenrock, Wyoming. Converse County School District No. 2 is seeking a Special Education Director.

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of success as an educational leader.

Must hold or be eligible for Wyoming certification, endorsed for Director, K-12, Wyoming State retirement and health insurance fully paid by district.

Application deadline is Noon, March 29, 2011. The successful candidate will begin no later than August 1, 2011 and will be required to live within school district boundaries. Please visit our website at www.cnv2.k12.wy.us for application information, if you have questions please call Glendene Stillwell, Administrative Assistant (307) 4365331.

Converse County School District #2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCAN HELP WANTED: Kindergarten P o s i t i o n .

Hemingford Public Schools, a Class C2 District in Western Nebraska has the full-time teaching position listed above for the 2011-2012 school year. The Salary and Benefit Package is competitive with larger districts.

Individuals interested in a great job atmosphere please send letter of application, including college transcripts and a copy of your current Nebraska

Teaching Certificate to: Mr. Ron Foster, EL Principal rfoster@panesu.org for q u e s t i o n s .

Hemingford Public Schools, PO Box 217, Hemingford, NE 69348, www.hemingfordschools.org.

Position is open until filled. EOE. MCAN HELP WANTED: Flatbed Drivers Needed. Good pay and home time.

Vacation, holiday pay, health and life insurance.

Nice equip. rider and pet policy. Karen 888454-5766. MCAN HELP WANTED: G l e n r o c k Intermediate/middle school principal Grades 5-8, G l e n r o c k , Wyoming, Converse County School District No. 2 is seeking an intermediate/Middle School Principal. Grades 58, with a demonstrated record of success as an educational leader .Must hold or be eligible for Wyoming certification, endorsed for Principal K-12.

Wyoming State Retirement and health insurance, fully paid by district.

Application deadline is Noon, March 22, 2011. The successful candidate will begin no later than August 1, 2011 and will be required to live within

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school district boundaries. Please visit our website at www.cnv2.k12.wy.us for application information. If you have questions please call Glendene Stillwell, Administrative Assistant (307) 4365331.

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

count, 10 cent per gallon gasoline discount. Apply in person, 1961 Hwy. 30, Missouri Valley. 712642-3641.

HELP WANTED: Advertising Sales Professional: Seeking competent, motivated individual looking for long term opportunity. No travel required, 5 day work week, flexible, friendly workplace. Pay structure based on experience and ability. Call 308-2365024, ask for Marc or email resume to n ew s @ a g n e t . n e t .

MCAN

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Deposit and references required. No pets. Cable and wireless Internet. Call Logan Rooms, 712644-3040.

HELP WANTED: Petro Mart in Missouri Valley needs kitchen personnel: grill cooks, prep cooks, full time and part time. Must be able to work some weekends and nights. Paid vacation, 401K, employee dis-

WANTED WANTED: To buy: Two adult bikes in good condition. Call 644-3391.

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62 years or older or persons with disabilities of any age. Call 1-712-647-2113 or 1-800-762-7209. Boyer View is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

GOSHEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 www.goshen.k12.wy.us

UPCOMING VACANCIES FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR: Administrative Openings

· Elementary Principal for Southeast/Lingle Ft. Laramie/LaGrange (200 day contract - salary range $78,108 to $94,508)

· MS/HS Principal for Lingle Ft. Laramie MS-HS (210 day contract - salary range $85,614 to $102,014)

· Secondary

Principal for Torrington High School

(220 day contract - salary range $89,519 - $105,919)

Apply online at www.goshen.k12.wy.us GOSHEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 www.goshen.k12.wy.us

UPCOMING VACANCIES FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR: Torrington Schools · Art Teacher - Middle School · Chemistry & Earth Science Teacher - High School · Elementary Teachers · English Teacher - High School · English Teacher -Middle School · Library Media Specialist - Elementary · Music Teacher - Elementary · Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Southeast Schools · K-12 Music Teacher

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Head Wrestling Coach - Southeast High School Head Football Coach - Torrington High School Assistant Football Coach - Torrington High School

*** $5,000 Special Education Hiring Bonus *** Apply online at www.goshen.k12.wy.us

Legal Notices STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U. S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.

The person responsible for coor-

dinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is F. Joe Farley, Manager/EVP. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further in formation about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization, or the Administrator Rural Utilities Service.

Stop 1510, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-1510; or the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410; or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the

extent possible.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028888 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCITION VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) JOSEPH E. KEMBALL 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:

LOT FOUR (4) AND THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) WILLOW PARKI ADDITION TO MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 318 PORTLAND AVE., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, March 25, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $96,956.35; Costs, $300.70; Accruing Costs, Sheriff’s Fees; Interest, 6.0% from 8/25/2010; Date, Jan. 4, 2011; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, James V.

Sarcone, Jr.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028727 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF SUN TRUST MORTGAGE, INC. VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) SHARON L. CARLTON, HSBC BANK NEVADA N.A., SPOUSE OF SHARON L. CARLTON, IF ANY 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 HALF OF LOT 10; ALL OF LOT 11, BLOCK 18 IN THE TOWN OF PISGAH, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 209 WEST OAK ST., PISGAH, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, March 25, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $58,033.71; Costs, $333.40; Accruing Costs, $2,892.06 plus sheriff; Interest, 6.0% from 4/1/2010 plus $3,772.21; Date, Jan. 10, 2011; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Benjamin W. Hopkins.

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Logan Herald-Observer March 2, 2011

Sports

PANTHERS FALL ONE STEP SHORT OF STATE First trip to sub-state in more than 20 years Trent Buckner For the Logan Herald-Observer

The Logan-Magnolia boys’ basketball team wrapped up a successful season as they fell one step short of the state tournament with a 58-40 loss to Treynor in the sub-state game Feb. 25 in Harlan.

With the district title in hand, the Panthers faced up against a heavily favored Treynor team that entered with contest with a 22-1 record.

The game got off to a rocky start as Treynor used

their fire power from inside and outside along with a pesky man-to-man defense to take a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. The Panthers made a quick run in the beginning of the second quarter to cut the Cardinal lead to single digits, but Treynor quickly took back control of the game. At the half, Lo-Ma trailed, 34-19.

After the intermission, the Panthers continued to fight as they cut the Treynor lead to 10 on two occasions. The second LoMa run came with just over three minutes

Zach Powley looks for a teammate to pass the ball.

Photo: Cami Ettleman

remaining as a Fender three-point basket cut the lead to 49-39. On the next trip down the floor, the Panther effort took a huge blow as senior Levi Ettleman picked up his fifth foul. Over the final few minutes, Treynor stretched their lead back out as they knocked down free throws to win the game 58-40.

“We challenged our kids at halftime to just keep battling,” said coach Steve Nixon. “We ran into an outstanding team tonight.”

Ettleman finished the night with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Other Panthers who scored in the game were: Fender, Hutson and Powley, each with six; Azinger, three and Alex Cohrs, Gannon Cunard and Davis, each with two.

Lo-Ma finished the season with a 19-6 record and won the Western Valley South Conference Championship with a conference record of 9-0.

The Panthers earned the chance to play in the sub-state game as they won the district tournament in thrilling fashion with a win over IKMManning at the Denison high school gym Feb. 22.

In the district final, LoMa started the game a little tight as IKM-Manning raced out to a 19-14 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Panthers settled down in the second period of play as they outscored the Wolves 13-10 over eight

minutes to cut the IKMManning lead to 29-27.

Points were at a premium in the second half of the game as both teams struggled to get any offense going. In the third quarter, both teams combined for nine points with the Wolves extending their lead to 34-31. IKMManning took its largest lead of the game, 39-33, with five minutes left in the contest and things looked bleak for the Panthers.

With Lo-Ma needing a spark, Nate Fender hit a three-point basket, which cut the Wolves’ lead in half and started the Panther rally. After IKM-Manning hit one of two free throws to take a four point lead with just over a minute left, Paul Hutson connected on four free throws down the stretch to send the game to overtime.

In overtime, Lo-Ma claimed its first lead since early in the game as Levi Ettleman scored inside on the Panthers’ first possession. After a miss by the Wolves, momentum squarely swung to the Panthers’ as a Brennan Azinger jump shot extended their lead to four. Lo-Ma salted away the victory at the free throw line as they made seven shots; four by Ettleman, to earn the victory by a final 51-44.

Statistics for Lo-Ma were: Ettleman, 16 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two steals; Nate Fender, 16 points, one rebound, one assist and two steals; Azinger, 10

Paul Hutson grabs for the ball from a Treynor player in the sub-state game Feb. 25 at Harlan. This was the first time in more than 20 years the boys team had made it to a substate game.

Photo: Cami Ettleman points, 10 rebounds; three assists and two steals; Paul Hutson, eight points, 10 rebounds and a steal; Cole Davis, one point and Zach Powley, four assists and a steal.

“Another amazing win by the Panthers,” said coach Steve Nixon. “We played from behind the

whole game and it just seemed like we couldn’t get anything going. However, the kids stuck together, kept battling and then made some big plays down the stretch. Paul obviously hit some big free throws at the end of regulation, but everyone contributed in this win.”

SCENES FROM STATE DUALS

Logan Melby wrestles a very smart match against Don Bosco’s 215 pound state place winner, Tony Becker.

Photos by Angela Winther

Even though Ethan Reynek lost his final match by trading leads with Drew Mangrich of Don Bosco, he sealed the team victory and helped end the Dons’ six year winning streak.

The team celebrates with the faithful Lo-Ma fans who attend the tourney.

“What a dual - if this didn’t keep you on the edge of your seat nothing would,” said coach Kent Kersten. “Don Bosco had a grip on the state duals winning the last six.

It was awesome being able to put an end to their streak.”

PANTHERS FINISH SEASON 32-0 IN DUAL MEETS

152 pounder Dillon Miller catches 215 pounder Evan Mikels as the team starts celebrating their win.

The Lo-Ma Panthers placed first in every tournament they were in this year.