Logan Herald-Observer 12-8-2010

UPCOMING C O N C E RT S Holiday concerts scheduled at LoganMagnolia include: 7 p.m., Dec. 8, kindergarten - fourth grade; 7 p.m., Dec. 14, fifth through eighth grade; 7 p.m., Dec. 15, high school vocal and instrumental groups.

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Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com DECEMBER 8, 2010

VOLUME 126, ISSUE 50

SHORT TAKES LEGISLATIVE FORUM DEC. 8

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T H E S E AR C H I S O N Finding the perfect tree a family tradition

The 2010 Western Iowa Legislative Forum will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 8 at the Logan Community Center. Join area elected officials and community leaders as issues are addressed and solutions sought for many questions facing Iowa in the coming legislative season. Legislators from Harrison, Cass, Crawford, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Shelby.

Mary Darling Editor In October, the Iowa Department of Revenue issued the rollback percentages for all classes of property in the state. This will help local officials plan budgets for the 2011-2012 year.

The rollback on residential property will change from 46.9 percent to 48.52 percent of the assessed value for 2010.

Agricultural property, which is assessed at the productivity value, will increase to 69.0152 percent of the assessed value from the 2009 rollback amount of 66.2715 percent.

No adjustments were ordered for commercial, industrial, railroad or utility classes of property because their assessed values did not increase enough to qualify for reductions, the report stated.

According to Harrison County Assessor, Dennis Alvis, using the 2009 rollback percentage, a house with an assessed value of $100,000 would have a taxable value of $46,000. In 2010, a house with an assessed value of $100,000 would have a taxable value of $48,500.

“So it’s about a $1,500

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

CRAFT SHOW The health occupation students will hold a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 11 at Missouri Valley High School. It is a national service project for the juvenile diabetes research foundation. You are also invited to work on scrapbooking, wrapping, jewelry, cards, etc. for 12 uninterrupted hours before the holidays. For more information call Dawn Fichter, 712-6424149, Cheryl Smithson at 712-642-3099 or Linda Hennessy at 402-6597607.

RETIREMENT PARTY A retirement party for Harrison County Treasurer Vicki Argotsinger will be held from 2-5 p.m., Dec. 8 in the Harrison County Courthouse courtroom.

FISH/CHICKEN FRY The Mondamin American Legion fish and chicken fry will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dec. 11, at the Mondamin Community Center.

CRIMESTOPPERS MEETING Harrison County Crimestoppers will meet at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Logan Public Library meeting room. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

OPEN HOUSE FOR LARRY KING An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 16 at the Harrison County Courthouse, second floor, to honor Harrison County Supervisor Larry King for his 16 years serving the county.

Property tax rollbacks set for FY2011-12

Gary Guge, above, checks out one of the many trees ready on Tannenbaum Acre in Logan. Guge has been growing trees since 1982.

Below, Jason Bendgen carries out the tree chosen by himself and Jen Felix, Landon and Lawson. They were at the lot with Sam and Diane Jacobs of Woodbine getting their holiday trees.

This is the seventh year they have returned to Tannenbaum Acre to choose their trees.

Photos: Mary Darling

Mary Darling Editor Seeing generations of families sharing the tradition of choosing and cutting a fresh tree for the holidays, is an inspiration for Tannenbaum Acre owner, Gary Guge.

Tannenbaum Acre is located in Logan at the west end of Fifth Street.

“Many families return each year,” Guge said. “I’ve been here long enough to see families come with their

kids and then maybe stop for a year or two and come back with the next generation. That’s the fun part about it.”

Guge began growing Christmas trees in 1982. He said a friend, the late Ted Yocum, a former Logan resident and an Extension Forester in Illinois, gave him advice on how to get started.

“I called the business Tannenbaum Acre because Tannenbaum is German for Christmas tree and my great grandfather immigrated

from Germany to northern Iowa,” Guge said.

He started the farm on three fourths of an acre behind his home at 306 West Tower Road in Logan.

“Following that, I planted two acres at my home farm northwest of Estherville. I sold trees there until the mid 1990’s when the trees were severely damaged by a hail storm,” he said.

In the early 1990’s he purchased two acres just south of his Logan home and began planting more

trees.

“The first year I had the tree farm I probably planted 400 to 500 trees,” Guge said. “Then in the 1980’s and 1990’s I planted about 1,000 a year.”

The trees Guge plants are primarily Scotch Pine and White Pine.

“We have been experimenting with several other species such as Frasier Fir, Norway Spruce, Concolor Fir and White Spruce,” SEE GUGE Page 2

Argotsinger retires after 16 years in office NIKKI DAVIS Nikki Davis Editor

Woodbine Twiner Technically, Vicki Argotsinger has spent 30 years in the Harrison County Courthouse. She spent the last 16 of those, 1994-2010, as the Harrison County Treasurer. And she has no complaints.

“I took over the office of incumbent Veronica Dayhuff in 1994, after she relocated,” Argotsinger remembered.

It was Dayhuff that encouraged her to run.

After all, she had the experience in county government.

Argotsinger “I spent 12 years in the auditor’s office,” she said.

“And then I spent two years in the assessor’s office. So, I had the experience in the county government. When Veronica knew she was relocating, she encourage

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me to run. I said, ‘OK.’” So in November of 1994, she took office. She’s seen the changes, through good and bad. In fact, she was the one that initiated many of those changes.

It was in 1999, she encouraged and initiated the county to let the Treasurer’s Office start issuing driver’s licenses.

“Before that, someone from DOT would come to Logan once a week. On Thursdays, I think. And that was the only time you could get your license,” she said. “I initiated the driver’s license station in Harrison County and worked to get it.”

Other changes within those 16 years include relocating the office from their second floor office, to the first floor, where all the departments were located together, simplifying communication.

“We used to be in three separate offices on the second floor. Now we’re located in this office, where everyone is in one office,” she said, smiling as she looked around.

She also initiated extended hours of the office, opening the doors to the Treasurer’s Office at 7 a.m. instead of 8 a.m., SEE ARGOTSINGER Page 2

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Anhydrous “nurse” tanks pose concern Chad Nation World-Herald News Service State officials are concerned about the number of damaged “nurse” tanks on the roads and on private property in Iowa.

Pottawattamie County Emergency Management coordinator Jeff Theulen said the topic came up at the Iowa HAZMAT Conference in Ames in October.

Nurse tanks are used to transport anhydrous ammonia as a liquid under pressure from the dealer to the field.

Theulen said there are 26,000 nurse tanks in Iowa.

“While a lot of them are inspected or in good shape, some are damaged and still holding (chemicals),” Theulen said, and a damaged tank is an accident waiting to happen.”

Theulen said the damages tanks have been known to explode off of their trailers, projecting forSEE TANKS Page 2

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GUGE: Christmas tree farm FROM PAGE 1 Guge said. “It will be several years before they are ready to sell as Christmas trees. They grow much slower and will demand a higher price.”

According to Guge it takes seven to eight years to grow Scotch Pine and White Pine to five to six feet.

“It may take 10 to 11 years to get the other species to that size,” he said.

Growing Christmas trees takes lots of hand labor and Guge works by himself.

He plants seedlings in early spring then applies herbicides around the trees to keep weeds and grass from around the seedlings.

In mid June the new years growth is ready for shearing to shape the trees.

“Each tree must be sheared every year,” he said. “It takes me five to six weeks to complete the shearing working about four hours a day. After the shearing the grass is mowed that grows between the trees.”

The tree farm is “self-

service,” Guge said.

“I have saws here and they can get one and cut their tree down then use the shaker to shake out the needles,” Guge said.

The $25 fee for each tree is placed in an envelope at the site.

“I feel self-service works well because people who celebrate Christmas and good family values are not likely to feel good about stealing a Christmas tree,” Guge said.

He is always there on weekends to help and during the week gives customers help if he sees them looking for a tree.

“In 25-years I have only had three trees stolen but I was able to identify who two of them were so I sent them a bill and they paid for the tree,” he said.

Sam and Diane Jacobs of Woodbine are regular customers at the tree farm and picked one up Nov. 28.

“This is probably our seventh year here,” Sam said. “We enjoy it.”

Because the trees are freshly cut, there is no problem with them lasting through January, Guge said.

Many of the lot trees are cut in October and then shipped in from other states. They are also sprayed green.

“We don’t spray them here, they are natural, so the color of green will vary,” he said.

For every tree cut each winter, Guge plants a new one in the spring to replace it.

If the summer turns out hot and dry about 50 percent of the seedlings will be lost Guge said.

Due to the heavy snow last winter, he also had severe deer damage to 300 trees.

“They ate everything off below four feet,” Guge said.

“They also cleaned up a truck load of leaves out of my compost pile. I don’t know what kind of damage there would have been to the trees if that compost pile wasn’t there.”

Guge said he loves the spirit people have when getting a tree.

“It’s fun to work with them,” he said.

For more information you can contact Guge at 712-216-0200.

ARGOTSINGER: Retiring FROM PAGE 1 sighting the point was to help those that commuted out of town.

“It made it easier for those working in Omaha to come in earlier in the morning,” she said.

Then there’s the technology she’s seen change.

The Treasurer’s Office offers county residents the options to pay for vehicle renewals and taxes online.

And, another initiated feature by Argotsinger, the ability to pay by credit card or debit card at the counter. And the computers, now located at every desk, as well as the front counter, offers information at any employee’s fingertips.

It’s those employees she considers herself lucky to have worked with through her 16 years. All of them.

“It’s unique,” she said.

“I’ve had the same employees since 1994. We had to hire new employees to work the driver’s licenses,

FROM PAGE 1 ward like a missile.

Theulen said there have been no explosions in Pottawattamie County that he is aware of related to a nurse tank.

Assistant Council Bluffs Fire Chief Brad Nocita said the HAZMAT team deals with wrecks involving vehicles hauling the trailers at least once a year.

The tanks are often privately owned and are supposed to be inspected every five years.

Theulen said that is not always the case.

“There is really no way to put them out of service,” he said. “The (Iowa Department of Natural Resources) inspects the big co-op tanks, but not the nurse tanks.”

According to Harrison

County Emergency Management Director, Larry Oliver, there is also a concern with the tanks within Harrison County.

“Anhydrous ammonia is a potentially hazardous material. I do not knowingly have information on the age of the tanks in the county, but do know that a lot of the new tanks are doubles,” Oliver said.

Theulen said the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement Agency would like to start periodic testing of the trailers, but no timetable has been set on the plan.

Because there is no current regulation on the tanks, Theulen said it is important for volunteer fire departments to be educated and aware of how to handle the tanks in case of an emergency.

Theulen, who has been a volunteer firefighter for more than 30 years, said handling nurse tank emergencies has changed over the years.

“We used to fog them with foam to hold the vapors down, but now they say to let them blow up if there is no threat to a population,” he said. “The contamination of the ground might be worse for the environment than the explosion.”

Theulen said Emergency Management would work with volunteer departments in the future on training and also push to reach out to tank owners.

“We have great volunteer firefighters and we’ll make sure they know the dangers,” he said.

Mary Darling contributed to this article.

meeting people. I’ll miss the interaction with the people.”

She intends to use her retirement spending time with her family.

“I don’t have any plans to do anything at this point,” she said. “I have seven grandchildren and my in-laws and mother live in Woodbine, my three children live close and I’d like to spend more time with them. As well as with my husband, Gary.”

And when it comes time to renew her license, she’s prepared for what’s to come.

“It’ll be different. I’ll probably be that customer that will forget to bring what I’m supposed to,” she joked. “But it will be great to see everyone. This is a transition I’m looking forward to.”

Please contact the Harrison County Treasurer’s office with any questions at 712-6472144.

ROLLBACKS: Issued by state FROM PAGE 1

TANKS: Concern officials

but that’s all. And three of those employees worked for Veronica before me. I’ve been very fortunate to keep all that knowledge here.”

It wasn’t the employees or the technology that offered Argotsinger the most difficult challenge during her tenure. It was switching over the motor vehicle programming itself.

“We had to go to a new, state operated program.

The state dictated what we had to do,” she said, her face expressing the memory of the change over. “But now it’s just wonderful. It’s easier.”

But now, after 16 years, through initiatives and changes, Argotsinger is handing her legacy down to current employee Renee King.

To honor her 16 years in office, an open house is being held from 2-5 p.m.

Dec. 8 at the Harrison County Courthouse.

“I’ve enjoyed serving the public,” she said. “And

increase,” Alvis said.

Alvis said the rollback is just a small part of the big picture in figuring out property tax bills, Other factors are assessed values and the tax levies from each taxing body.

The 2010 rollback per-

centages will apply to property tax payments made in Sept. 2011 and March 2012. The 2011-12 fiscal year will begin July 1, 2011 and will end June 30, 2012.

The rollbacks are the result of an assessment limitations order issued by the Iowa Department of Revenue on property values

in Iowa. According to the Department, the adjustments in value are necessary to comply with the state law that allows no more than a four percent increase in taxable values from 2009 to 2010 for agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial property.

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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.

It’s time to bring out the reindeer antlers Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer is on TV. Even though there aren’t any little kids running around the house, it seems natural to have this Christmas classic in the background of a hectic evening. Somehow it allows time to stand still for a childhood full of memories.

Going to grandma’s for Christmas dinner was the highlight of the day. Even more exciting than opening the box that contained Chatty Kathy or even the year I got Clackers (which proved to be more dangerous than learning to drive a car), it promised to be packed full of fun with cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents who made it their job to make it special.

As soon as mom dressed me up in itchy clothes, saved especially for Christmas (wood skirt, no less), we’d head that way, even though it didn’t take us long since my grandparents lived only 10 houses away.

Cars would be parked on the lawn as well as all along the street, as food, presents and excitement were brought into their home.

Tables were up in every room to accommodate all of us, although it seemed we always had plenty of room. The women gathered in the kitchen with grandma, while the men joined grandpa who’d be sitting in his recliner smoking a cigar. My cousins and I would make a mad dash for the basement to play with our new toys Santa had left for us that morning.

I grew up surrounded by a large family, as all of my mom’s siblings chose to stay in the town where they were raised.

So many of our family traditions stem from grandma, who pulled us all together for the holidays. With every passing year, I’m finding that having those I love close by is more important than ever before.

Even though I’m not officially a grandma yet, I do have the privilege of getting to share my boyfriends’ 3-year-old granddaughter and now the recent arrival of a grandson.

Decorating takes on a whole new twist when there’s going to be kids involved in the celebrations.

I dug out all of the stuffed animal characters that are dressed up for the holidays but have been stowed away since my kids were little. I gathered all of the non-breakable ornaments, plastic candy canes and snow globes and spent an entire day building a winter wonderland.

Needless to say, his granddaughter was impressed although the 3-month-old boy was more interested in watching the ceiling fan.

Now I have a good excuse to wear my reindeer antlers and the Christmas sweaters that make me look like a walking Christmas tree. I’m excited to join the kids and get back on the Santa train to the land of make believe.

The 3-year old reminded me that Santa Claus really is coming to town and that he’ll probably be hungry. I think I’ll start on those cookies now – her grandpa may not play the role of Santa anymore but occasionally he likes to pretend he’s the cookie monster. Ho-ho-ho.

The Equalizer is out Construction of the Monona-Harrison County drainage ditch continued to be a contentious issue as a June flood inundated the Missouri Valley for over a month. Residents blamed the flood’s severity on the ditch after its dikes collapsed. The editor of the Blencoe Herald wrote on June 4, 1908, “It is indeed too bad that people who own these lands and who are paying interest on the bonds which were made for the big ditch should be compelled to lose two or three crops before the improvement does them any good, and the end is not yet.”

Workers repaired the dike and the dredge resumed its work in July though much of the valley remained under water. To add insult to injury, clouds of mosquitoes buzzed around anyone who had to be outside. The Blencoe Herald fired another editorial salvo on July 20. “If this dredge should again fail to work, the temper of the taxpayers and supervisors are such as not to be lenient much longer.” The FerrisHaskel Company reacted like a politician after the

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resources, and their ability to pay the Perley family for 14 acres of land used for the ditch was the last straw. The company declared bankruptcy and ceded the dredge to the family.

Thus, the magnificent dredge, one of the largest in the nation, spent its last days sitting ignominiously in a grove of trees near the ditch bank. Burt had died in a bicycle accident and his ghost was said to be haunting Middle Cut. His brother James and his family moved from North Carolina to look after the farm and to fulfill Burt’s plowing contracts. One day, as the family came home they saw people scavenging iron from the dredge, so they decided to act. They hired it cut up and sold. Four freight cars took the old dredge away.

More trouble began with a few more floods. The laterals drained water into the ditch as intended, but with the water so concentrated, the sometimes poorly maintained dikes tended to break. The Equalizer was another problem. Engineers assumed a drainage ditch connecting the HarrisonMonona County Drainage Ditch to the Little Sioux and Maple Rivers would keep the streams in equilibrium with less flooding. It didn’t always work as planned. The Little Sioux River still had enough bends and curves to slow water flow and to create ice jams in spring. If enough water backed up or an ice jam broke, water surging into the Equalizer was more than it could handle. “The Equalizer is out” became a common refrain.

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November 3 elections – with a new sense of urgency. They saved time and money by incorporating the Adams-Reynolds Ditch into the system as other construction companies finished digging a system of lateral ditches to the main channel from southern Woodbury County southward. They also used the remains of an 1880’s flood washout north of River Sioux to speed their work.

At last the ditch was completed with the promise of flood protection.

Ironically, Burt Perley, one of the ditch’s harshest critics, saw an opportunity. He bought a Hart-Parr tractor and five bottom plow and promised his neighbors he would plow the newly farmable sod for a price.

Though he was a mechanical engineer in Chicago and San Francisco, he spent his summers plowing land.

The ditch appeared to be working, as the regular floods became more rare for a few years, but the millennium had not yet arrived.

The first sign of trouble was Ferris-Haskel. The unexpected construction problems had drained their

I write today about some general odds-and-ends topics that apply throughout the year, but reach special importance in December.

The holiday season for most means, visitors (or visiting) special events and parties, decorations, travel and (to me most importantly) great food. Here are some plant tips to help in enjoying your holiday season.

Christmas trees: No single decoration has more important impact throughout the year than procuring and preparing a Christmas tree for the home. But remember, unless you are using an artificial tree, these beauties are living, respiring organisms (at least for awhile) that have been plucked from the plantation and hauled into a heated room, decorated and loaded with often heatgenerating lights and left for several weeks. Here are some tips for safeguarding that tree for home use.

When you select a tree, look for one that has fresh, green needles and is still supple. Try gently bending the branch tips to test for freshness. Of course, cutting your own directly from the plantation is an ideal way to know it is fresh, but

not everyone can do that.

Once home, remember that the living tree, like nearly all plants, has a vascular system that transports water and nutrients to the branches and needles. The moment the trunk is cut, those water tubes are severed, yet the tree still transpires water through the needles. To prove that, try weighing a tree on a bathroom scale and then come back in a day or two and reweigh it. The weight is simply the water lost from transpiration. The warmer the room temperature is the more water loss for the tree, and also, use of heatgenerating lights adds to the problem. Think about the newer LED lights, or be aware of the added heat load and compensate. To help the tree stay supple longer, remember that the vascular system of tubes at the cut end will dry out, and once they get air in them, the water uptake is done. So immediately before placing the tree in water, make a fresh cut about a half inch up the trunk and immediately put the tree in water. Keep water in the vessel, because if it dries up, the tree is done. As far as additives to the water to “freshen” the

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Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator tree, I would focus much more on managing the water supply.

Poinsettias and other Christmas flowers: The most critical time of their life of beauty is the 10 or 15 minutes when they are carried outside to an unheated car. Remember that poinsettias are tender perennials native to the tropics and absolutely unable to deal even briefly with temperatures below 35 degrees. The same thing goes for cyclamens, Persian violets, gloxinias, African violets, etc….you get the picture. So if you do have to transport them outside, make sure the car is warm first, and cover them sufficiently to get from one warm place to another. Once they are brought home, try to mimic the plant’s native growing conditions as best you can. Most flowering

plants need pretty good light conditions, and water regularly, but not overly much to keep roots from dying from water-logging.

Remember that each species has some different requirements. A good example is Christmas cactus. To get them to bloom, they need short day lengths (fall conditions), and will bloom better if the fall temperatures are cool, say 55-60 degrees. If it is warmer than that, the plants will tend to remain vegetative, being less and less likely to flower.

Look here next week for some tips on food safety, especially considering the leftovers that are a great product of holiday meals.

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

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Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Nov. 20 Deputy Killpack assisted with an anhydrous tank that had rolled over in the ditch. The leak was contained and cleaned up.

Deputy Cohrs responded to the Blair Bridge for a reported suicide attempt.

The subject was located and transported to the hospital for treatment.

Nov. 21 Deputy Cohrs assisted with an on-going child custody dispute in Modale.

Deputy Jensen responded to an alarm south of Missouri Valley. All was found to be secure.

Nov. 22 Deputy Killpack responded to Modale for a death investigation.

Nov. 23 Deputy Doiel investigated the theft of a vehicle from a farm field south of Pisgah.

Deputy Doiel assisted a subject from Mondamin who was being harassed and threatened. The suspected party was contacted and told to stop the harassment or charges would be filed.

Deputy Doiel responded to a residence on State Highway 183. Several goats had been attacked by dogs.

Upon arrival, two goats had been killed and several others had been injured. The dogs were located at a neighbor’s residence.

Joshua Rhedin was charged with allowing dogs to run at large and keeping a vicious animal.

Nov. 24 Deputy Clemens is investigating the theft of firewood in Pisgah.

Deputy Klutts arrested Douglas Prior of Council Bluffs. Prior had served time in jail and was released. Deputy Klutts saw Prior driving and stopped him as his driver’s license was barred. Prior was returned to jail.

Nov. 25 Deputy Doiel assisted with a problem with a foster child on Newport Lane.

Deputy Killpack assisted with an ongoing child custody dispute in Mondamin.

Deputy Doiel checked

on a reported suspicious vehicle on 315th Street. The vehicle was a pull type camper. A wanted check showed the camper had been reported stolen from Atlantic.

While on routine patrol, Deputy Clemens noticed skid marks on State Highway 127 at Morgan Avenue. Upon further investigation it was found that an accident had occurred. The accident was found to be a single vehicle fatality accident.

Nov. 26 Deputy Knickman assisted a family with an unruly child on Halbur Avenue.

Deputy Knickman talked to the owners of some horses on 300th Lane.

Nov. 27 Deputy Doiel responded to the Missouri Valley hospital to assist with a juvenile that had attempted to hurt herself. She was transported on to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

Deputy Klutts was called to Pisgah to assist with a family dispute.

Deputy Klutts transported a female from court to Cherokee for a mental health evaluation.

Deputy Cohrs stopped a vehicle on 305th Street. It was reported that things were being thrown off the overpass towards vehicles on the Interstate. The occupants of the vehicle’s parents, were called and the boys turned over to them.

Deputy Knickman and Deputy Cohrs responded to Modale for a welfare check.

A domestic situation had occurred but the parties had separated. No charges were filed.

Deputy Knickman stopped a vehicle on Austin Avenue for an equipment violation. The driver was found to be drinking.

Joseph Morris of Little Sioux was arrested and charged with OWI second offense.

Nov. 28 Deputy Cohrs assisted Missouri Valley police with a vehicle hit and run.

Deputy Klutts assisted Missouri Valley police with a death investigation.

Nov. 29

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Deputy Klutts was requested to do a welfare check on a subject in River Sioux. The caller had tried to contact the subject several times. Deputy Klutts arrived at the residence and found the subject at home.

The subject said she would call her friend right away.

Deputy Clemens is investigating the theft of farm equipment east of Missouri Valley.

Nov. 30 A total of 48 inmates were booked into jail for the month of November.

There were 36 males, 11 females and one juvenile female.

Deputies were out during the Thanksgiving holiday enforcing traffic laws.

This was funded by the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau. Numerous tickets and warnings were issued as well as one OWI arrest.

We will be involved in the program through the Christmas season.

Dec. 1 Deputy Doiel assisted a subject who reported being threatened on her Facebook page. The subject making the threats was contacted and told to stop the threats or charges would be filed.

Deputy Doiel responded to Mondamin to look for a juvenile that had run away.

The juvenile was located and returned home.

Dec. 2 Deputy Doiel arrested Brandon Hines of Missouri Valley on outstanding Pottawattamie County arrest warrants. Hines was transported to the county line and turned over to a Pottawattamie County Deputy.

Deputy Doiel is investigating a report of a credit card purchase that was not made by the cardholder.

The report will be forwarded to the credit card fraud department.

To report Crimestopper information call 1-800-2470592.

To report littering call 1888-665-4887.

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

MARRIAGES Joan Pearl Krusemark, Missouri Valley and Robert Morris Conger, Missouri Valley Julie Ann Charles, Missouri Valley and Duane Arthur Wiggins, Jr., Missouri Valley

SPEEDING Michelle Mandel, Dunlap Joshua Long, Logan Chelsea Birtwell, Persia William Nelsen, Mondamin Stefhanie Bencomo, Logan Brannon Cudd, Portsmouth

SMALL CLAIMS General Service Bureau, Inc. vs Daniel Harding, Little Sioux Foodland vs Ronda Minor, Missouri Valley Foodland vs Terry L. Coddington, Missouri Valley Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Amber Doiel, Missouri Valley Wm. David Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts vs Priscilla E. Martinek, Missouri Valley Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Joanna L. Allen, Dunlap Harvest Credit Management VII vs Mike Kuhlman, Woodbine LVNV Funding, LLC vs Phillip Whitmore, Woodbine Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Christopher Ohnesorge, Dunlap Myrtue Memorial Hospital vs Christopher Edwin Nelson, Pisgah

VIOLATIONS Joshua Townsend, Missouri Valley, seat belts Spencer Smith, Missouri Valley, seat belts Michelle Mandel, Dunlap, operation of motor vehicle with expired license Raul Rosales, Denison, financial liability Kalie Gaines, Dow City, operating non-registered vehicle Zachary Hember, Missouri Valley, open container, passenger Melody Selland, Missouri Valley, possession/purchase alcohol by person under 21 Ryan Weaver, Missouri Valley, failure to have valid license/permit Gary Jensen, Modale, open container, passenger Brittney Reynolds, Pisgah, fail to maintain control Bradley Bothwell, Moorhead, operation by

Come work on projects, scrap booking, wrapping, jewelry, cards and knitting for a full 12-hours of uninterrupted time.

Also during this time, there will be a silent auction with items including a 2010 signed Nebraska volleyball, variety of Creighton season athletic tickets, nativity set and a variety of craft and Christmas items from on-site vendors.

Virginia Smith RN, BSN, manager of the senior mental health program at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital in conjunction with Rosalie Shepherd and Clayton Freeman of the Midlands Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, are offering a free presentation to anyone interested in learning about Alzheimer’s Dementia. The program, “Caregiver Education,” will be helpful for anyone who has a friend or family member diagnosed with dementia.

The program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at Alegent Health Community Memorial

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The other presenter will be Jennifer Mumm, Harrison County Attorney. She will address the importance of living wills, guardianship and medical power of attorney.

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Presenters will include Dr. Shoiab, a psychiatrist who specializes in geriatric care and dementias, will speak on the basics of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to include how the disease affects the

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DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Avis J. Liljehdahl, OWI second offense. Fined $1,875, two years in jail with all but seven days suspended.

Placed on probation for two years. Ordered to reside at Residential Care Facility until maximum benefits achieved. Enter plan of restitution and undergo substance abuse evaluation.

Driving privileges revoked for two years.

State of Iowa vs Suzanne M. Timbrook, possession of controlled substance.

Thirty days in jail, suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Fined $315. Ordered to complete after care treatment. Driving privileges suspended for 180 days.

State of Iowa vs Justin Skipton, violation of probation. Six months in jail.

Credit for two months served.

State of Iowa vs Paul Milton Hayden III, drug paraphernalia. Fined $65.

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HOSA students sponsoring Juvenile Diabetes fundraiser The Missouri Valley Health Occupational Students of America will be sponsoring a Christmas Create, Crop and Shop for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 11 at Missouri Valley High School.

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Professional Mondamin annual Harrison County Christmas event woman wins $250K medical coding class at IWCC to be held Dec. 12 The fifth annual Christmas Event will be held at the Mondamin Community Center Dec. 12. Doors open at 1 p.m. for shoppers to take advantage of vendors, games and crafts until 7 p.m. A limited number of vendor tables are available at no cost. Call 712646-2431 to reserve a vendor spot. You can expect a variety of items to meet your Christmas shopping needs. Many crafters have hands-on participation for children, as well as games and prizes. Baked goods, crafts and smiles are available.

Indoor caroling begins at 5 p.m. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. with a special gift for each child. There will be special recognition for the youngest guest and for the one who has experienced the most visits from Santa.

Soup and sandwiches will be provided from 5 to 7 p.m. Individuals,

organizations and churches can bring donated gift baskets/sacks for the raffle. Popular theme baskets in the past have included fishing, cooking, children games, and food. Drawings for gift baskets will take place every 10 minutes beginning at 5 p.m. A large stocking filled with gifts will be auctioned at the end of the evening.

The Heritage Day Committee sponsors this event at no cost as a service to the community.

Free will donations are accepted, but most of all, they want you to enjoy a full evening with family and friends.

Loess Hills calendars are now available Images of Western Iowa: The Loess Hills calendars have arrived. They feature images that can be seen in the counties of Western Iowa. All images are donated by area residents or people who have visited the Loess Hills. There are deer, beautiful vistas, wonderful fall colors of the Hills, stained glass windows and even rare wildflowers. It is a unique gift for students at college, friends and family. The publication is large enough to record appointments and can be enjoyed all year long.

The cover features a deer on ‘high alert’ surrounded by lush vegetation, looking straight into the eye of the photographer, Paul Gochenour of Logan and titled, “A Loess Hills Treasure.”

The calendar is a fundraiser of the Loess Hills Hospitality Association at Moorhead.

Proceeds from the calen-

dar are used to promote and educate about the wind-borne Loess Hills.

This calendar will be the last calendar that carries the blue and white Loess Hills Byway logo signs found along the Byway roads and highways of the area. The Loess Hills Scenic By-ways have been designated a National Byway and the signs will be changing in the upcoming months and year. The new signs will reflect the National Byway logo.

Calendars can be found in Logan and Woodbine at: Eby Drug Store; Denison, Cronks Restaurant and Lounge; Dunlap, Main Street Cakes; Missouri Valley, Harrison County Welcome Center; Mondamin, Small’s Fruit Market; Moorhead, Loess Hills Visitor Center and Gift Shop and Moorhead Cultural Center; Pisgah, Loess Hills Forest Visitor Center.

A Harrison County woman said she got no sleep the night she discovered she’d won the top prize of $250,000 playing the lottery’s “Cash Bonanza” instant-scratch game.

Betty Murphy, 59, said when she scratched her ticket she had to get her husband, Barney, out of bed to make sure she was seeing things right.

“I hit the number and I’m going, ‘Oh gosh, oh gosh!”

Murphy said. “I had to get my husband up out of bed.

He couldn’t get back to sleep and I didn’t sleep that night.”

Murphy, who is from Dunlap, said she scratched the ticket late that night and couldn’t believe what she’d won.

“I had to double check it to make sure,” she said.

Murphy said Cash Bonanza has been one of her favorite tickets and is definitely her favorite now.

She said she considers herself a lucky person and has won playing the lottery before. In 2008, she won a $10,000 prize playing the lottery’s “$35 Million Cash Spectacular,” scratch game.

“Never dreamt I’d win the big one,” Murphy said.

Murphy said she hadn’t told any of her friends or family yet, but was sure

Iowa Western Community College will be offering a Professional Medical Coding class Jan. 15 through May 21. The class will meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in Looft Hall on the college’s Council Bluffs campus.

A fast-growing career option, certified professional medical coders are in great demand. Medical coders are responsible for identifying diagnostic and procedural information and converting this information into simplified numerical Betty Murphy won the $250,000 prize in a scrach off lottery codes that can be electronically processed for payment contest.

Submitted photo by insurance companies and Medicare. This course word would spread after she Cash Bonanza is a $10 will train the beginner or visited her local bank. scratch game. Players win a enhance the knowledge of Murphy claimed her prize prize by matching any of those already working in Wednesday at the Iowa “your numbers” to any of the field. Prior courseLottery’s regional office in the “winning numbers” and work/knowledge in human Council Bluffs. win the prize shown for that anatomy and medical ter“It was very hard. It’ll be number. If players find the minology is required. (10 out this afternoon after we “coin” symbol, they win CEUs for Iowa nurses/100 drop the check off at the that prize instantly. If they contract hours for medical bank,” she said. find the “star” symbol, they assistants and Nebraska Murphy, who is a person- win double the prize nurses). al banker in Dunlapand amount shown for that Upon completion of the Woodbine, said she plans to symbol. course, students have the save her winnings until after Seven prizes of $250,000 option to sit for the certifithe first of the year, but is are still up for grabs in Cash cation exam through the thinking about taking a trip. Bonanza as well as 21 prizes American Academy of She purchased her win- of $10,000, 44 prizes of Professional Coders. ning ticket at Fillin Station, $4,000, 778 prizes of $1,000 Registration deadline is 720 Iowa Avenue in and several thousand prizes Jan. 7. For more informaDunlap. of $500, $200 and $100. tion and class details, call the Iowa Western Continuing Health Education department at 325-3265 or toll-free 800432-5852, ext. 3265 or email chininger@iwcc.edu.

Conservation Corner

By Pheasants Forever Food Plot Location Food plots have always been considered only one of three parts necessary for good winter habitat…tree/shrub cover, idle grass cover, and food plots. Ideally these three should be adjacent to each other, not a mile or two apart. But often the landowner has trees here, a wetland over there and some grass in the other sections.

So where should he put the food plot? Iowa research has found that more pheasants will use a food plot when it is next to idle grass. Second choice was a plot next to a wetland and third next to trees.

Recall that pheasants like to spend these cold winter nights in grass or wetlands (as opposed to trees and shrubs), so having breakfast right next door to the bedroom is handy and saves energy (not having to fly a mile for breakfast). Also recall though that blowing snow can fill those grasslands and wetlands, forcing

the birds into the trees and shrubs for cover…but now the food plot is way over by the snow filled grass.

Instead of one six acre food plot next to your grass, how about two acres for the grass, two for the wetlands and two for the trees?

Food Plot Size The placement will often dictate their size. In many instances, landowners cannot allocate large tracts of land. If smaller plots are needed, the amount of snow drifting into them can be lessened somewhat by establishing snow traps.

This is easily accomplished by harvesting 12 rows just inside the outer six rows on the windward side. This is a good management practice on larger food plots as well, especially if they are to be harvested next spring.

Whenever possible, large food plots should be located next to winter cover on the windward side (generally the northwest). If this is not possible, effective food plots can be established nearby if they are linked via corridors or other escape cover to traditional winter covers. In the absence of any traditional winter cover, large 10-acre-plus blocks of corn may be planted to serve as both food and shelter for the birds.

Free Food Plot Seed Boyer Valley Pheasants Forever supplies free food plot seed to anyone wishing to plant a food plot. This is on a first come, first serve basis. No special equipment is required for this as it can be broadcast by hand if equipment is not available.

For information on free seed, contact Harrison County Conservation Board in Woodbine at 712-6472785. Seed is purchased by Boyer Valley Pheasants Forever with money obtained from their annual fundraiser each spring.

Still Time for Year-end Financial Moves The holiday season is always a busy time of year, so you’re probably pretty busy.

But it is important to take some time now to evaluate year-end financial moves that may be beneficial in preparing for your financial future.

Which year-end moves should you consider? You will want to talk to your financial advisor and tax and legal professionals first, but here are a few ideas to get you started: *Boost your IRA contributions. You have until April 15, 2011, to fully fund your IRA for the 2010 tax year, but the sooner you finish with your 2010 contribution, the quicker you can get started on your 2011 contribution — and the earlier in the year you fund your IRA, the more time you give your account the opportunity to grow. * Put more money into college savings plans. If you have a 529 college savings plan for yourself or someone else, consider putting more money in before year-end.You can gift up to $13,000 ($26,000 per married couple) per person per year without gift tax consequences. However, this must be accomplished by year-end. * Be generous. If you’ve been thinking of making charitable gifts, don’t put them off any longer. As long as you make a donation to a qualified charity before the year ends, you can claim a deduction on

your 2010 tax return.

For example, if you donate $100 to a charitable group [either a religious organization or one that has received 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service], and you’re in the 25% tax bracket, you can deduct $100 (with a tax benefit of $25) when you file your taxes for 2010, providing, of course, that you itemize. If you donate stocks or other types of assets, you may also be able to save on capital gains taxes, because it will be the charity, not you, that eventually sells those assets. *Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since you purchased them, you can sell them before 2010 ends and then use the tax loss to offset capital gains you may have earned in other investments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. If your loss is greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. However, if you then want to repurchase the investment you sold, you’ll need to wait at least 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules. *Take capital gains. In 2011, the tax rate on long-

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term capital gains is scheduled to increase to 20% for most investors, up from the 15% rate it’s been the last several years. If you have stocks or other appreciated assets that you were thinking of selling in the near future, you might want to do so before the year comes to a close.

However, it’s generally not a good idea to make investment decisions strictly because of tax consequences. If your appreciated assets are still a part of your overall financial strategy, you may be better off holding them for the long term, even with a higher capital gains rate.

Considering these moves before the year ends may help you better prepare to address you financial picture in 2011.

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Dec. 8 - 18th Taco John’s of Missouri Valley is lending a helping hand to the Harrison County Food Pantry.

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LARRY KING Thursday, Dec. 16 10 AM until Noon Courthouse 2nd Floor in Logan 16 Years as Harrison County Supervisor

SereSafe class set for Jan. 13 ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be in Council Bluffs Jan. 13 and 20. Participants must attend both sessions. The cost is $135 which includes 10 hours class time, a manual and the national certification exam. It will be held at the ISU Extension Office in Council Bluffs. Anyone interested in preparing and serving safe food is welcome to attend. The course is required by some companies and for state licensing which includes restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

For more information and registration form contact the West Pottawattamie County Extension office at 712-366-7070 or your local ISU Extension Office.

Registration deadline is Dec. 29.

Online voting for favorite tree at Reason for Season The Reason for the Season Christmas tree voting at the Museum of Religious Arts can now be done online at www.mrarts.org.

The community groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to increase their tree votes by directing family and friends to the website.

“It is very simple and we would be glad to assist the public with placing their votes, just give us a call,” said LeeAnn Clark, Museum Director.

A photo of each tree to be voted on can be viewed on the museum website.

Donations for the museum may also be made through this process as well. All donations are important no matter how large or small, Clark said.

For more information contact Clark at 644-3888.

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Additional families added to holiday adoption list West Central Community Action and the Logan VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6256 are asking for help with the 2010 Christmas Adoption Program for Harrison County.

Families who are not adopted will receive gift certificates from monetary donations received.

Please contact Amy at 712-644-3388 to adopt a family or make a donation.

Make checks payable to Harrison Co. Christmas Adoption Fund and mail to: West Central Community Action., Attn: Amy, 107 N. Fourth Ave., Ste. 7, Logan, IA 51546.

Arrangements must be made to bring adopted family gifts between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 to Logan City Hall’s west entrance at 108 W. Fourth St., Logan. Due to the venue, in lieu of perishable food items, please bring gift certificates for groceries.

The following families are currently available for adoption: 10. Couple; girl 20

years, boy 6 years 16. Single mom; one girl, 20 years; one boy, 16 years 21. Couple; three boys, 13, 14 and 19 years 26. Elderly woman; Single mom; one girl, 16 years; one boy, 18 years 33. Single mom; three boys, 21, 22 and 23 years 40. Couple; one boy, 18 years; one girl, 14 years 41. Single mom; two boys, 17 and 18 years 57. Single dad; one boy, 14 years 59. Elderly couple; adult son with two boys, 9 and 10 years 65. Couple 69. Single mom; one girl, 17 years 71. Couple; one girl, 12 years; one boy, 10 years 72. Single mom; two girls, 7 and 11 years; one boy 10 years 73. Couple; two girls; 11 and 15 years; one boy, 7 years 74. One girl, 11 years; one boy 17 years 77. Two girls, 10 and 14 years; two boys, 9 and 13 years

81. Single mom; three boys, 7, 12 and 13 years 82. Elderly couple; adult son 83. Couple 92. Single dad; two girls, 11 and 15 years 93. Elderly woman; couple; 2 boys, 2 and 13 years; 1 girl, 16 years 94. Couple 95. Two boys, 14 and 16 years; six girls, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 16 years 96. Couple; one girl, 1 year 98. Three girls, 10 months, 13 and 15 years 99. One boy, 3 years 100. Single mom; one boy, 9 years; one girl, 15 years 101. Single mom; one boy, 7 years 104. Couple; one girl, 3 years; one boy, 5 years 105. Woman and adult son 106. Couple; two girls, 2 and 18 years; two boys, 4 and 13 years 107. Two girls, 8 and 14 years; two boys, 12 and 14 years 108. Single mom; one boy, 9 years

GO PANTHERS

Cheering on the Logan-Magnolia Panther basketball teams this year are cheerleaders, in front from the left, Melina Lambson, Brittney Reynolds, Tori Sertterh; in back, CheyAnne Royer, Kendra Holcomb and Cheryl Perkins.

Photo: Gene Esser

Named to Daily Nonpareil All-Area volleyball team

Quiz bowl members have busy tournament season The Logan-Magnolia quiz bowl team hosted its second Quiz Bowl Tournament Nov. 6.

A varsity and junior varsity tournament ran simultaneously. Nine schools participated in the junior varsity tournament and 11 in varsity. After four matches each, the top eight teams were ceded into brackets for single elimination play that determined the champion team.

Logan-Magnolia’s junior varsity team of Tommy Peterson (captain), Halie Rydberg, Robert Rydberg and Gabrielle McHugh,

was ceded fourth after the four preliminary matches.

In the first round of bracket play, they lost to fifth seeded IKM-Manning that went on to place second in the junior varsity tournament. Woodbury Central took home the first place trophy.

Lo-Ma’s varsity team included Braden Rosengren (captain), Catherine Beall, Laura Holly and Alex Fanning. The team was seeded second after four preliminary matches and faced seventh seeded Underwood in the first round of bracket play. Lo-

Ma won 140 points to 70.

In the semi-finals, Lo-Ma lost to Remsen St. Mary’s by only 20 points. Remsen St. Mary’s went on to defeat Boyer Valley to take home the varsity trophy.

Ed Adair was in charge of all the score keeping for the day and Judy Adair, Clay Foreman, Keith Foreman, Morgan Smith, Frank Marsh, Susan Rosengren and Tami Dunham all assisted by reading and score keeping.

The teams participated Dec. 4 in the Western Valley Conference tournament in Woodbine.

County Farm Bureau recognized as top performer

Karen Hutson

Abby Foutch

Kelsey Frisk

Shelby Marquardt

First Team

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Young Panthers in Audubon 9-10 tourney Kirk Kersten Five Panther wrestlers went to the Audubon Tournament Dec. 4, coming home with two champions and three in second place in their weight classes.

Both Brandon Buffum and Brock Myers were champions in their weight classes. Both pinned all three of their opponents in the first period. Buffum pinned wrestlers from TriCenter, Lewis Center and

Glenwood and Myers pinned wrestlers from St. Albert, Tri-Center and Underwood.

Brent Greenwood, Joe Graf and Tanner Winther finished second in their weight classes. Winther was tied for second with two other wrestlers and received the fourth place medal.

Winther beat the wrestler from South Central Calhoun, that got second by a 13-1 major decision.

Greenwood decisioned a

wrestler fron Tri-Center and pinned another one from Lewis Central. Graf pinned wrestlers from Lewis Central and South Central Calhoun. All nine of the pins were in the first period.

Totals for the day were 11 wins and four losses, nine pins and only gave up three pins, one and one with decisions, had a major decision and didn’t give up a major decision.

Vote online for favorite holiday tree at museum

Randy Olsen, center, president of the Harrison County Farm Bureau, received the Harrison County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 1. IFBF president, Craig Lang, left and IFBF vice-president, Craig Hill, right, made the presentation to Olsen. Harrison County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2010 program releated to policy development, policy implementation, communications, ag education, strengthening the organization and promoting the benefits of membership.

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The Reason for the Season Christmas tree voting at the Museum of Religious Arts can now be done online at www.mrarts.org. The community groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to increase their tree votes by directing family and friends to the Web site.

“It is very simple and we would be glad to assist the public with placing their votes, just give us a call,” said LeeAnn Clark, Museum Director. A photo of each tree to be voted on can be viewed on the museum Web site.

Donations for the museum may also be made through this process as well. All donations are important no matter how large or small, Clark said. For more information contact Clark at 644-3888.

Student of the Week

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

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Possum Lodge Christmas Trees

Open weekends 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Beginning Friday, Nov. 26th Located 1 1/2 miles east of Woodbine on Airport Road (F32), then 1 1/2 miles south on Sawyer Trail Cut your own tree • Fresh wreaths Denny Stoner ~ 647- 2459

Trevor is a hard working third grader. He always does his best.

Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student

Trevor Guyett Third Grade

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ATTENTION TEACHERS!

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

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Church Applications now available for Farm Bureau scholarships It is never too early to start thinking about scholarships for college. In 2011 the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will award 54 $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing the completion of a two or four year degree. County winner applications will be sent to the IFBF in Des Moines for consideration for the $1,000 state scholarship.

The Harrison County Farm Bureau board of directors will provide up to $2,000 in scholarships.

Scholarships will not be less than $500 with the amount and number of scholarships to be determined by the Harrison County Farm Bureau scholarship committee.

Eligibility guidelines state the applicant must be a son or daughter of an Iowa Farm Bureau member and must apply in the county where their Farm Bureau membership is held, must be accepted by or enrolled in an accredited college, university or community

college, must be a high school graduate or have an expected graduation of spring 2011. You do not need to be a farmer to apply.

All county high school counselors will have the scholarship application.

The Harrison County Farm Bureau office in Logan, 115 N. Third Ave. (phone 6442701 ext. 1) also has the applications.

The scholarship form is also on the Iowa Farm Bureau Web page at www.iowafarmbureau.com.

Click on members only tab (at the top), my membership, scholarships. The application is also available on the Iowa College Student Aid Commission Web site at www.iowacollegeaid.gov/commissioncentral/schgrants/sch.html.

The completed application must be returned to the Harrison County Farm Bureau by March 1.

For more information contact the office at 6442701 ext. 1 or a high school counselor.

New Arrival Jeff and Jennifer Fitzke are the parents of a son born Dec. 1 in Omaha, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, was 21 1/2-inches long and has been named Justin Drew.

He joins a brother, Jayden, age 3 1/2, at h o m e .

Grandparents are Ragene and Mary Darling of Logan and Aubrey and Connie Fitzke of Omaha. Neb. Great grandparents are Max Darling of Superior, Neb., and Roland and Lorna Knox of Seward, Neb. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Modale and Missouri Valley Pastor Kim Crummer 642-3168 or 642-2464 Modale Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Missouri Valley Sunday School during church services Missouri Valley Worship, 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Logan Branch Pres. - Wayne Kennedy Sunday Sacrament, 10 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.

Primary 11:20 a.m.

Priesthood and Relief Society, 12:10 p.m.

Seminary and MIA, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays Mutual/Scouts, Wed. 7 p.m.

LITTLE SIOUX CHURCH OF CHRIST 403 Mulberry Little Sioux, Iowa 51545 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Worship 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Persia Pastor Kirk Parsons Youth Leaders Kirk and Pam Parsons

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

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

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

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

Nursery through adults.

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

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s

712-644-2710

DeSoto roads closed for hunt

55th Anniversary

Jack and Dona Crandall Jack and Dona Crandall celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 3.

Jack and Dona were married in 1935 in the Dunlap Methodist Church and were blessed with four children,

Don C. Crandall (Ramona), Charles D. Crandall (Danette), Cristi D. Crandall-Zack (Mark) and Deneen M. Crandall-Healey (the late Steven); seven grandchildren; and one

great grandchild. Their children are hosting a card shower in their honor.

Please send cards to: Jack and Dona Crandall, 3234 Romeny Pl., Dunlap, IA 51529.

Humane Society meeting The Harrison County Humane Society met Nov. 11. Members present included, Jon McElderry, John Riley, Tom and Barb Miller, Paula Allen, Lois Pleiss, Mark and Diana Milovich, Lisa Brooks, Kathy Alvis, Sue Kramer, Larry and Gayle Hayes, Christina Dickinson, Jeanette Riley, LuAnne Kahle and Helen Rogers.

The treasurer reported a total balance of $23,769.34 after expenses of $1,925.28 for the month.

McElderry sent the grant report to MICCIO advising them the society had purchased the live traps but have not held a spay and neuter clinic yet due to scheduling problems with APE. Kahle received a check for $1,000 from the Omaha Community Foundation – Wubena Rand. Dickinson and Tyra accepted a check for $2,000 from the Harrison County Foundation. Those funds are to be used to purchase kennels.

Sixty people were invited to the benefactor party.

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

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Worship, 10 a.m PERSIA METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Orris Drake Sunday

Five said no, three said yes and only two couples came. It was very disheartening. Some did say if there was another one they would try to come. The Aronia Berry farm did a good job for the group and Kahle sent a thank you to them.

Santa Paws: The group did not have its own Santa Paws at Shiverfest on the 19th. Dickinson arranged for live reindeer to be there to have pictures taken.

Hayes took pictures that evening and Santa Paws was held with Nikki Allen on the 20th.

Spay/Neuter clinic, APE and 28-E agreements: Alvis spoke to Dr. Gillette who was formerly with the Loess Hills shelter and he agreed to be the vet for the program. Alvis wants to meet with him prior to the clinics.

28-E agreement: Alvis needs a sample so the group can model one after it. Christina Jorgensen, now of Panora Pets will provide one. She has set up a whole new organization.

Surveyor: Jim Petty of

Worship, 8:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S Dunlap Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m.

SACRED HEART Woodbine Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY Mondamin 645-2683 Sunday Mass, 8 a.m.

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

Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School, 11 a.m.

United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

Glenwood has completed the survey job. The invoice was $1,152. A copy of his completed work was given to Judson Frisk for the file.

Blair Shelter meeting: A few ideas were picked up that the society can try.

Kennel update: Hayes purchased a dog catcher pole. It is five-feet and heavy duty. The price was $124 with shipping. Dr. Jack Gochenour has some heavy gloves he will give to Hayes.

Kahle received word that Vicki Firby will have to close her K-9 Kastaway rescue site. She has seven dogs that are older and she will keep them.

The next meeting is Dec. 9.

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

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m.

Children’s Church in 10 a.m. service ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Magnolia -Sunday Worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church Logan MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor. Jack D. Hofmockel Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m.

PERSIA ST. JOHN’S

Church Services

Logan Memorial Chapel Strong Insurance Agency

December 8, 2010

215 N. 4th Ave. Logan 644-2929 Randall D. Scott ~ Funeral Director

LOGAN SuperFoods ‘Proudly offering Best Choice brands’ 644-2260 Logan, IA

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

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge roads and trails will be closed on the following dates to facilitate white-tailed deer hunts: Dec. 11, 12 and Jan. 8 and 9.

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

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

Due to the potential danger to visiting public, the refuge roads and nature trails will be closed beyond the visitor center to all non-hunters. This closure will interrupt some visitation opportunities. However, the visitor center itself will remain open and accessible as always from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekend wildlife films will be shown.

The Eagle Emporium bookstore in the visitor center will feature a holiday season sale on Dec. 12.

All items will be discounted 20 percent and light snacks will be served. The bookstore is operated by the Friend’s of Boyer Chute and DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and features a diverse selection of nature and history themed educational books and games, wildlife identification guides, wildlife art postcards, electronic bird song identifiers, DeSoto branded clothing items and more.

p.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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Please send your church service changes and/or notices to The Logan Herald-Observer, P.O. Box 148, Logan, IA 51546, or e-mail them tomary.darling@heraldobserver.com.

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Logan Herald-Observer December 8, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS September 9, 2010 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Visitors: Norma Coret and Walter Utman.

Grover Avenue Engineer Tim Stoner had been contacted by Union Pacific railroad regarding the possibility of closing the railroad crossing at Grover Avenue. A formal request from the railroad may be coming. No action taken.

Native Wine Permit A Native Wine Permit for the Harrison County Welcome Center was approved on a motion by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,039.61 was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King. Unanimous approval.

Maintenance Kathy Peterson informed the board about sidewalk repairs and the annex roof repairs.

Solider Valley Drainage District The petition discussed at the last meeting regarding landowner Genee Godden placing a tube in the East Solider Ditch was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King. Unanimous approval. All costs will be paid for by the landowner, with the District taking over maintenance of the tube after placement.

A letter for the Harrison County REC from Jennifer Mumm, Drainage Attorney was discussed.

The Board, acting as trustees for the Solider Valley Drainage District, is in the process of obtaining permits for all crossings within the District. Harrison County REC has remained unwilling to sign a permit for their crossings. This letter was to inform the Harrison County REC that notice has been given and additional legal action may be pursued. On a motion by King, second

by Smith, the letter was approved to be sent. Unanimous approval.

Mental Health Lonnie Maguire reported that the Sheriff’s Office has started billing her department for service fees, mileage and copies relating to clients. These new expenses were not budgeted and will increase the budget.

Family Assistance Contract An amendment to the Family Assistance Contract which included the amount for services shall not exceed $20,000 was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

Claims Claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Gaylord Pitt, Chairman September 23, 2010 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King. Unanimous approval.

Visitors: Norma Coret, Russ Kurth, Walter Utman and Mary Darling.

Secondary Roads Tom Stoner informed the Board that the Secondary Roads department will be going back to the five eight-hour days beginning on October 18.

Christensen Low Water Crossing Tom Stoner informed the Board that Troy Groth from Sundquist Engineering will be meeting with David Christensen to negotiate terms regarding this FEMA project.

In the past, the terms could not be agreed upon, but the County is giving it one more chance. If negotiations fail, the project will be cancelled.

OPPD Letter of Agreement The Board approved the letter of agreement with OPPD concerning emergency response. Motion to approve by King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Asst. County Attorney County Attorney, Jennifer Mumm, requested the Board appoint Ashley West as Assistant County Attorney. Ms. West has been working at Mumm Law Firm as an intern, but has recently passed the bar exam. Motion to approve by King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,437.99 was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King. Unanimous approval.

Woodbine School Special Election The Woodbine School held a special election for the continuance of a physical plant and equipment levy and income surtax. This public measure was adopted by a vote of 165 yes and 37 no. Abstract was signed.

Lincoln Hwy. Byway Exhibit The Board has been requested to display an exhibit of the Lincoln Hwy. Byways in the Courthouse.

Auditor Susan Bonham will work with the organization in finding a suitable location for the exhibit.

Doyle Hardware Building The Doyle family approached the County Auditor to see if there was an interest in their hardware building. The board wants to inspect the building. Contact will be made with the family.

Zoning Public Hearings Zoning public hearings were held as advertised. 1. Jerry and Barb Sherer requested rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential on approximately 3 acres located in the SW1/4NE1/4 of Section 12-79-43. 2. Nancy Powell requested rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Rural Residential and Powell Subdivision on approximately 6 acres located in the E1/2 NE1/4 of Section 30-78-43.

No comments from the public were heard. Motion to close the

public hearings was made by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval. Motion to approve requests as presented was made

by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

Annex Office Space Nicole Carritt and Renee Kuhl discussed Office space in the annex. Mrs. Kuhl requested 2 additional offices be made out of the conference room to house additional Department of Human Services employees. Mrs. Carritt said that Public Health Nursing has no extra room, but is willing to work with DHS. Mrs. Kuhl also informed the board that with the additional staff, the phone system would need upgraded for more line capacity.

Mrs. Kuhl will get bids for the upgrade and also check with DHS officials to see if there is a minimum square footage requirement for office space. No action taken at this time.

FY09 Audit Graham Forbes from William and Co. presented the FY09 audit to the Board. Mr. Forbes reviewed the audit and felt the county was in good condition.

Claims Claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Gaylord Pitt, Chairman September 30, 2010 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

Visitors: Norma Coret, Russ Kurth.

Johnson Farm Rick Shearer and Larry Stevens met with the Board to request that the Little Sioux Historic Preservation Association be allowed to sell the Johnson Farm and use the money towards a new roof on Murray Hall. The Board agreed with the request on a motion

by King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Election Staff Auditor Susan Bonham requested approval of the hiring of her son, Steven, to assist with the general election like he did during the primary election. Motion to approve by Smith, second by King. Unanimous approval.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Gaylord Pitt, Chairman 50-1

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9 you are hereby notified that: 1. The property described in paragraph 2 of this Notice was sold at tax sale on the 16th day of June, 2008, Tax Certificate No. 200800150. The purchaser at tax sale was Kelley F. Watson.

2. The legal description of the property sold is: Parcel #442002067200000. Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block ThirtyFour (34), Town of Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa.

3. Your right of redemption as set forth in the Iowa Code will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of completed service of this Notice.

4. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of Harrison County, Iowa.

By. Kelley W. Watson 50-1

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF EXPIRATIOHN OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION In accordance with the Iowa Code Section 447.9 you are hereby notified that: 1. The property described in paragraph 2 of this Notice was sold at tax sale on the 16th day of June, 2008, Tax Certificate No. 200800299. The purchaser at tax sale was GSI LLC. 2. The legal description of the property sold is: Parcel #600002431200000. Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Block Seventeen (17), Willow Park Addition, Town of Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa.

3. Your right of redemption as set forth in the Iowa Code will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of completed service of this Notice.

4. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of Harrison County, Iowa.

GSI LLC By. John P. Watson, Member Manager 50-1

PUBLIC NOTICE PISGAH CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 1, 2010 Mayor Donald Clark called the Pisgah City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 1, 2010. Roll call showed council members Sherrie Sherer, Annie Freihage and Peggy Hussing present. Council members Rick Dilley and Heather Freihage absent. Staff present: City Clerk Darlene Hammack. Maintenance Rod Holben absent. Visitors present were Jenny Sherer and Joy Carson.

Motion by Sherry to approve the agenda. Seconded by Annie. All yeas. Motion carried.

Motion by Annie to approve the minutes and bills. Seconded by Peggy. All yeas. Motion carried.

Maintenance report: None Jenny Sherer was present for PROG: she informed the council

Legals that the Santa in Pisgah will be December 11, 2010 at the Community of Christ Church starting at 11:00 a.m. Santa will arrive at 1:00 p.m.

Financial report: Motion to approve by Sherry. Seconded by Peggy. All yeas. Motion carried.

Council discussed the condition of the Second Time Around Store.

The back wall has a large crack that has caused two windows to fall into the building. If this wall should collapse it will fall into the alley and maybe hit the U. S. Post Office.

Council wanted a letter sent to the property owner to have him fix said wall.

Council discussed the property at 307 Front St. No decision was made at this time on said property.

Council will discuss at a later meeting.

Council reviewed the 2010 Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010. Motion by Peggy to approve the 2010 Financial Report. Seconded by Annie. All yeas. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Peggy.

Seconded by Sherer. All yeas.

Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Donald Clark, Mayor Attest: Darlene Hammack, Clerk CLAIMS LHCC, gas ........................$160.97 IRS, fed w/h ........................831.39 Doris Woodward, cleaning ....80.00 HC Landfill, landfill fees ......628.00 IPERS, Ipers .......................401.98 C&H Hauling, garbage pickup Fees..............................1,054.50 Iowa Telecom, 3 phones .....279.35 MidAmerica, electricity........707.93 Darlene Hammack, salary ..869.21 Rodney Holben, salary ....1,815.92 Siouxland Dist. Hth., lab fees13.00 Treas. State of IA ................166.00 Logan Herald-Obs., renewal/ Fees.................................173.85 Menards, supplies.................86.13 IWACA, audit premium........302.00 Bank of the West, paint/ Supplies .........................1,180.99 Archer Const., rock/hauling.340.00 IADNR, annual water use Fee....................................135.00 Hugh Grimes, put up Christmas lights ...............150.00 Wayne Manf., Christ. Bulbs.228.99 Quill, postcards/supp. .........216.23 Aaron Rodenburg, attorney Fees..............................2,272.42 Vicki Carson, cleaning ........230.87 Rodney Holben, postage/ Pictures/supplies................28.36 Steve Hammack, Christmas Lights ...................................8.00 Stumps Repair, tires/pickup 664.00 Donald Clark, 16 meetings .800.00 Richard Dilley, 14 meetings 210.00 Annie Freihage, 14 Meetings ..........................210.00 Peggy Hussing, 15 meet.....225.00 Heather Freihage, 11 meet. 165.00 Sherry Sherer, 16 meet. .....240.00 Bankers Trust, sewer bond Interest..........................1,080.00 TOTAL ............................15,955.09 CITY OF PISGAH REVENUE RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER 2010 GARBAGE .....................$1,856.00 GENERAL........................6,835.94 RUT.....................................346.33 SEWER............................2,660.15 WATER.............................3,439.63 TOTAL ............................15,138.05 50-1

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LOGAN REVENUE NOVEMBER 2010 Building Permits ................$280.00 Capital Project CDBG ....76,549.00 Rent for Comm. Ctr. ............875.00 Court Fines .........................701.67 Interest ..................................16.53 Goods & Services ...............113.35 Ins. Settlement .................1,122.63 Landfill Charges ...............3,527.48 Local Option Tax ..............8,773.14 Misc. Income Police ............115.00 Office Reimburse ....................5.04 Parking Fines ......................105.00 Pet License ...........................11.00 Property Taxes ...............40,711.32 Sewer Rental .................20,933.54 Street Road Use ............12,918.77 Water Sales ...................24,707.35 Water Deposits ...................500.00 TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED

BY CITY....................191,965.82 TRANSFERS ...................4,159.28 TOTAL REVENUE AND TRANSFERS ............196,125.10 LIB. REVENUE FROM CITY/ COUNCIL......................4,244.65 LIB. FINES/MEMORIALS/ GIFTS ............................4,835.00 LIBRARY TOTAL ..............9,079.65 TOTAL CITY & LIBRARY REV. & TRANSF.........205,204.75 50-1

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14232 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF H. DIANE BURESH, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of H. Diane Buresh, Deceased, who died on or about third day of July, 2010: You are hereby notified that on November 23, 2010, the last will and testament of H. Diane Buresh, deceased, bearing date of the 26th day of April, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Julie Ellen Beall 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 23rd day of November, 2010.

Julie Ellen Beall Executor of the Estate 215 W. 7th St., Logan, IA 51546 Judson L. Frisk, ICIS PIN No. AT0002691 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Judson L. Frisk Law Office Address: 207 E. 7th Street, Logan, IA 51546 Date of second publication, 8 day of December, 2010.

Probate Code Section 304. 49-2

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. 014231 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRED DEAN, DECEASED To all persons interested in the estate of Fred Dean, Deceased, who died on or about November 19, 2010: You are hereby notified that on November 22, 2010, that Diane Axtell Reed and Marlene Neill were appointed Administrators of the estate of Fred Dean.

Notice is hereby 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 November 22, 2010.

Administrators of Estate Diane Axtell Reed 2490 Liberty Ave. Missouri Valley, IA 515555 Marlene Neill 2453 Austin Avenue Modale, Iowa 51557 Attorney for Estate: Judson L. Frisk Judson L. Frisk Law Office 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128 Logan, Iowa 51546 P01113681 Date of second publication, December 8, 2010.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HARRISON COUNTY CASE NO. EQCV028992 ORIGINAL NOTICE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, Vs. MONTE HATCHER, SPOUSE OF MONTE HATCHER, MICHELLE EVA HATCHER, SPOUSE OF MICHELLE EVA HATCHER, CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK, DAG FINANCIAL TRUST 2002-A, CYNTHIA KAY HATCHER AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above court, a Petition in the above-entitled action which prays for judgment in rem and in the principal amount of $45,363.28 plus interest to 10/28/2010 in the amount of $1,238.04 and thereafter at the rate of 5.5% per annum, such amount equaling $6.84 per day, the costs of the action including report of title costs $250.00, recoverable balance of $3,232.34, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the followingdescribed premises at 210 South 5th Avenue, Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, to-sit: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE (25), TOWN OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. That the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed; that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment; and for other relief as the court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Brian G. Sayer, whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50704-2363, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 2323639.

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 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 FORM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY 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. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT

BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOUI IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before Dec. 28, 2010, in the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa, judgment by default will 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 712-328-4797. (If you are hearing impaired call Relay Iowa TTY (800) 735-2942.)

Vicki Krohn Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 48-3

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029004 ORIGINAL NOTICE PICKLE TRUCKING, LLC Plaintiff(s), Vs. BARBARA J. CRAIG, MURCO FOODS, INC., FRICK’S MEAT PRODUCTS, INC., d/b/a FRICK’S QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS, INC. and MICHAEL PETERSEN Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petition prays for judgment and a decree establishing the rights of the parties, both Plaintiff and Defendants, in and to said real estate, and confirming their shares therein as above and herein alleged; that the rights of the other Defendants as to liens, if any, be determined and settled; that partition of said real estate be made, or if same cannot be equitably divided in kind, then a sale be ordered and the proceeds of said sale, be divided among them according to their respective interests and shares after a proper establishment and settlement of all liens and like items from that part of the proceeds subject thereto and Plaintiff’s attorney be allowed statutory attorney fees for his services in said proceedings and that same be made a lien upon the shares of the respective parties, or the proceeds therefrom, all as

provided by law; that a Referee or Referees be appointed as may be found necessary; and that such other and further general and equitable relief be rendered in the premises. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff(s) is Judson L. Frisk, 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128, Logan, Iowa, 51546. The attorney’s phone number is 712-6442833; facsimile number: 712-6443160.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 30 day of December, 2010, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for 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 disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-5883. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

SEAL Vicki Krohn, Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 48-3

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY CASE NO. CNCN000202 ORIGINAL NOTICE IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF JERSIE RENEE MITCHELL, A Minor Child TO; Michael Ryan Mitchell, father of the minor child.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the father of Jersie Renee Mitchell, a child born on March 3, 2007, which petition prays for a change of name for the minor child.

The name and address of the attorney for the petitioner, Summer D. F. Springston, is Jack J. White, 204 East Erie Street, P.O. Box 250, Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555-0250 The attorney’s telephone number is 712-642-5334 and facsimile number is 712-642-3031.

You are further notified that hearing on said petition is scheduled before this Court on the 24th day of January, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa. You may serve a motion or answer on or before the hearing date with the Clerk of this Court, or appear at the hearing at the scheduled time and date. If you do not file a motion or answer to the petition, or do not appear for the scheduled hearing, judgment by default may be rendered 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 712-647-2460. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

Vicki Krohn, Clerk Clerk of Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 48-3

News from the Social Security office The redesigned homepage for Social Security now features a service channeling guide on the left side of the page, that lists the most sought-after services and information on the site. You’ll find the information or service you want quickly and easily, including links to: • Applying online for benefits • Estimating retirement benefits • Extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs • Services for people who already receive benefits • Getting or replacing a Social Security card You can find great information categorized by general topic at the top of the home page, including retirement, disability, survivors, supplemental security income, Medicare and business services. At the center of the page you’ll find information targeted for specific groups, such as Congress, the press, wounded warriors, government employees, as well as useful links ranging from emergency office closings to getting help with your situation. You’ll also find information about the agency, such as careers with Social Security, and the history of Social Security.

A news section keeps readers up-to-date on important Social Security news, and a large question mark to the right of the page takes you to frequently asked questions.

You can find the page at www.socialsecurity.gov.

If you need to do business during the holidays you may experience more busy signals on the telephone and longer wait times in local offices.

There’s an even better way to conduct business.

Do it at the online site. You can save a trip to the office.

Some important items to consider: • Get an estimate of your future Social Security benefit in just a few minutes at the online retirement estimator.

• Read your mail that arrives from Social Security about two to three months before your birthday. You should receive your annual Social Security Statement. If you have any questions visit the Web site at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Logan Herald-Observer December 8, 2010

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Beef checkoff offers program on proper livestock handling methods The beef checkoff-funded Iowa Beef Quality Assurance program is bringing Curt Pate back to Iowa the week of Dec. 13.

The tour will be in this area at the Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis on Dec. 15. The program will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.

“The Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour” travels the country and uses live cattle-handling demos to inform cattlemen about the importance and benefits of proper cattle handling –

and its critical role in increasing consumer confidence in beef. The tour includes special, hands-on training sessions at livestock auction markets and other venues where cattle producers meet to discuss improved stockmanship methods, as well as the pivotal role producers play in sustaining beef quality for consumers. Curt Pate has been conducting livestock handling programs nationally and internationally for over 10 years. More information about Pate and his

program can be found at www.effectivestockmanship.com.

Brian Waddingham, director of industry relations for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, will also be participating in these programs. He will be discussing the tools available for cattlemen to improve animal care and well being on the farm.

“Pate’s program is a real eye opener for producers as it allows them to see firsthand the benefits of moving cattle with minimum

stress and the positive impact it has on both the cattle and those moving them,” Waddingham said.

Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension Livestock Program Specialist, is helping coordinate the tour. Sellers will discuss disposition scoring and the impact of cattle temperament on cattle performance and carcass quality.

“Proper cattle handling and husbandry are critical to both cattle health and performance and producer

safety. This workshop will be of great interest to innovative Iowa producers,” said Sellers. Darrell Busby of the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity will review TCSCF data on the impact of cattle disposition on feedlot performance and carcass quality at the Armstrong farm location.

Pate will discuss the best handling practices while unloading livestock, sorting them, bring them into working facility and loading them to leave the farm. Darrell Busby will

speak about disposition scoring and the impact of cattle temperament on cattle performance and carcass quality.

Brian Waddingham will be discussing tools available for cattlemen to improve care and well being on the farm.

Please RSVP by Dec. 13 to help with meal plans by contacting the Armstrong Farm at 712-769-2600, Waddingham at 515-2962305 or Clint McDonald at 712-355-1034 for more information.

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CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to our family, relatives and friends for the many (80) cards, notes, gifts, flowers, visits and phone calls, to help us celebrate our 60th Wedding Anniversary. It was a pleasant surprise to hear from former students, Logan (1946-1950), Woodbine (19671980), and former piano students.

Memories are an important part of our lives. Love to All of You, Loie and Merril McElwain.

CARD OF THANKS: During a difficult time we are reminded how much our friends and family mean to us. Thank you all so much for your kindness and support in the week my sister was in the hospital and since her passing.

Your calls, visits, prayers, cards and hugs were truly appreciated. Ethel Thomsen.

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Logan Herald-Observer December 8, 2010

Sports

Lady Panthers Lo-Ma Panthers break Harlan tourney record improve to 3-0 Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer Led by Beth Sieleman, the Tri-Center Trojan lady’s basketball team made its way to Logan Nov. 30 to play the Class 2A fifth ranked Lady Panthers. The first quarter was marked as a defensive battle as neither team was able to gain an advantage over its opponent. The quarter ended with a surprisingly low score with Lo-Ma having eight points and the Trojan’s with nine. The start of the second quarter was a replay of the first as again neither team was able to open a lead until Kia Fender came off the bench and scored two points followed up with another score by Macy Cohrs giving Lo-Ma the lead 19-14. At the buzzer ending the second quarter, the Trojan’s Alex Larsen sunk a three-pointer pulling Tri-Center within two points. The score at half had Lo-Ma leading 19-17.

Lo-Ma started the third quarter rotating players.

Carrie Charbonneau played good defense and scored four points helping help the Panthers in the lead ending the third quarter 29-26. The seesaw battle continued early in the fourth quarter until Tri-Center finally ran out of steam. At the 2:20 mark, Karen Hutson scored two points followed by a steal and a foul on the shot that gave Lo-Ma another three points. Another four

by Tri-Center on Hutson resulted in more Panthers points as Hutson sank both free throws. Courtney Oviatt went to the line at the end of the game sinking the final point as the Lady Panthers outscored the Trojan’s 15-8 in the fourth quarter and won the game 44-35.

Scoring was spread around with Hutson leading Lo-Ma with 20 points, Cohrs with seven, Kylee Loftus and Charbonneau with six each, Fender and Oviatt with two points each and Ashley Bradshaw, one point.

Hutson had six steals on the night and four defensive rebounds while Loftus and Charbonneau had four and three defensive rebounds, respectively. Tri-Center’s top producer for the night was Beth Sieleman with 18 points.

“We didn’t start very fast tonight and we were a little slow following up on our

Courtney Oviatt plays defense against Underwood in the game Dec. 3.

Photo: Gene Esser rebounds,” said coach Kevin Patterson. “We need to focus on our strengths (speed) and follow up on rebounding as we have some tough opponents coming up.”

The next challenge for the Panthers was a matchup with Underwood Dec. 3, on the Eagles home court.

Playing in Underwood is somewhat of a special experience as you’re playing on the same court where Meghan Brue and Jamie Boyd brought back-to-back state championships to the home of the Eagles in 2003 and 2004. The current Eagle team has won both of their first two games impressively including a 51-point margin victory over East Mills.

The game started with a jump ball where Hutson’s impressive vertical leap gave Lo-Ma first possession.

Hutson scored 12 points in the first quarter including a long three-pointer to give the Panthers a 15-10 lead at the end of the period. To start the second quarter, Cohrs sank a three-pointer then on the next possession dropped in another three points followed up with four points from Loftus. Hutson added six more points to end the half at 30-19, Panthers. Cohrs came out after half time and put the ball up for another three points, her third try of the night. What initially looked to be a Panther blow out didn’t materialize as the Eagles went on a seven point run followed by two three pointers to close the gap. Additional Lo-Ma turnovers resulted in Underwood scores that pulled the Eagles to only three points as the quarter drew to a close with the Panthers leading 42-39. The fourth quarter was a pure

defensive fight as over four minutes went by and only a total of nine points were scored. At this mark Lo-Ma was holding onto a onepoint lead with 46 points until Hutson was fouled.

Hutson made both free throws giving the Panthers a three-point lead. A minute of play later the Eagles scored two points to narrow the Panthers’ lead. With 1:40 left to play, Cohrs went to the line in a one-on-one situation and put two more points. Underwood battled back to tie the game at 50 a piece with 24 seconds left in the game.

On Lo-Ma’s next possession Hutson burned six seconds off the clock and scored two points. After Underwood called a time out the Eagles put the ball in play and tossed up a shot with five seconds left. As the ball hit the backboard and missed the bucket, Loftus grabbed the rebound and passed the ball to Hutson who took off the last four seconds of game. The Lady Panthers escaped the night with a hard fought 52-50 win over the Eagles.

“Underwood did a good job coming out in the second half with pressure and we didn’t respond as quickly as I would have liked to,” said Patterson. “This was a good learning experience for us.”

The 11 rebounds Loftus grabbed on the night led the Panthers in that category.

Loftus also had a steal on the night that ended an Eagle run. Hutson scored 25 points, including 20 in the first half. Cohrs and Loftus added 11 and 10 points respectively. Rounding out the scoring was Oviatt with four points and Charbonneau with two.

Senior Nolan Oviatt (140 pounds) pinned his opponent from Des Moines Lincoln in the finals.

Photo: Angela Winther

Mary Darling Editor The Lo-Ma Panther wrestling team broke the Dan Hill Tournament scoring record, set by the 200708 Lo-Ma team, by four points at the meet Dec. 4 in Harlan.

Lo-Ma had 10 wrestlers earning their way to the finals to wrestle under the spotlight with five of those crowned champions. LoMa was 57-23 in takedowns and went 29-12 for the day with 18 pins giving up only six pins. Lo-Ma had 258 points, followed

by Gretna, Neb., with 177; Urbandale, 175.5; Glenwood, 145; Winterset, 110; Underwood, 104; Harlan, 97; Des Moines Lincoln, 67; Riverside, 46; and Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 39.

First place finishes went to: Seniors Dillon Lorentzen (125 pounds), Nolan Oviatt (140 pounds), Dillon Miller (152 pounds), Marrick Loftus (160 pounds) and Evan Mikels (215 pounds).

Earning second place finishes were: Ethan Reynek (112 pounds); Quinton Doiel (119 pounds), Zach Hatcher (135 pounds), Travis Jones (171 pounds) and Logan Melby (275 pounds).

Eric Brosnahan (130 pounds) earned a third place finish; Chris Bridgeford II (189 pounds) fourth place, and Grant Whisney (145 pounds) sixth place.

Ridge Meeker (103

pounds) lost by fall to Andrew Foutch (Underwood) and Broghan Kelly (Harlan).

Ethan Reynek (112 pounds) won a major decision over Conner Rankin (Riverside), won a decision over Taylor Curtis (Underwood) and lost a decision to Sam Jameson (Glenwood).

Quinton Doiel (119 pounds) won a decisions over Shawn Klein (Underwood) and Zach Hankins (AL) and lost a major decision to Kolby Knight (Urbandale).

Dillon Lorentzen (125 pounds) won a major decision over Seth Warren (Glenwood), and won by falls over Don Fibich (Gretna) and Caleb Hoferman (DM Lincoln).

Eric Brosnahan (130 pounds) pinned Dominic Rizzul (DML), lost by fall over A.J. Clark (Glenwood), won a decision over Clay Harris (Riverside) and won a major decision over Walker Howard (Urbandale).

Zach Hatcher (135 pounds) pinned Adrian Martinez (Urbandale) and Nate Luna (DML) and lost a decision to Steve Gutscherritter (Glenwood).

Nolan Oviatt (140 pounds) pinned Dustin Putnam (AL), won a major decision over John Schwarte (Harlan) and pinned Zach Cooper (DML).

Grant Whisney (145 pounds) was pinned by Mike Novotny (Underwood), pinned Andy Federspiel (Harlan) and Jordan Young

(Riverside), was pinned by Tyson Bowman (Winterset) and lost a major decision to Zach Magnussen (Glenwood).

Dillon Miller (152 pounds) pinned Cody Crouch (Glenwood) and won decisions over Jacob Brouillette (DML) and Taylor Norden (Urbandale).

Marrick Loftus (160 pounds) pinned Adam Zaccone (Harlan) and Landon Eberl (Underwood) and won a decision over Taimon Wehr (Harlan).

Travis Jones (171 pounds) pinned Wade Jones (Winterset), decisioned Anthony Lazard (Urbandale) and was pinned by Jon Williams (Glenwood).

Chris Bridgeford (189 pounds) lost a decision to Mackinze Housman (Riverside), pinned Harrison Leeper (AL) and Blake Gunderson (Underwood) and lost a decision to Mackinze Houseman (Riverside).

Evan Mikiels (215 pounds) pinned Evan Schnack (Underwood), Nick Jepsen (Urbandale) and Tanner Evans (Gretna).

Logan Melby (285 pounds) had a bye in his first round then won a decision over James Gerhardt (AL) and lost a decision to Edvin Ikeljic (Urbandale).

“Our wrestlers did a good job in this tournament,” said coach Kent Kersten. “We have some things to work on and improve. This was our first time out and I was proud of the way they wrestled.”

Boys win one, lose one to open season Trent Buckner For the Herald-Observer The Lo-Ma boys basketball team got its 2010-11 season underway hosting the Tri-Center Trojans Nov. 3 and traveled to Underwood, Dec. 3 to play the Eagles.

In the first game, the Panthers got off to a slow start and fell behind 29-9 to the Trojans after one period of play. Lo-Ma outscored the visitors 15-14 in the second quarter, but trailed at the half 40-24.

In the second half, TriCenter once again found their rhythm behind the three-point arc and increased the Lo-Ma deficit to 30 by the end of the third period of play, 63-33. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers briefly fell behind by 35 points, which initiated a new rule to the boy’s game this season. The Iowa High School Athletic Association instituted a 35-point mercy rule in which the game clock runs continuously after the margin between the two teams becomes 35 during the second half. The clock runs continuously until the end of the game or

the trailing team cuts the deficit to 25 or if a time out is taken.

The Panthers were led by 18 points and nine rebounds from Levi Ettleman and 15 points and four steals from Nate Fender. Others scoring were Paul Hutson, four, Brennan Azinger, three, Cole Davis and Zach Powley, two each.

“Tonight was obviously not the way that we wanted to start the season,” said coach Steve Nixon. “It’s tough to win games when the opponent hits 13 threepointers. Give credit to TriCenter they played great.

We will have high hopes for this season and think this can be a really good team.

We just didn’t show it tonight.”

On Dec. 3, Lo-Ma took on a physical Underwood team who entered the game 2-0 on the road. The Panthers began the game on a hot streak as some key outside shots and a solid defensive effort allowed a 17-10 lead after the first quarter. The game really slowed down in the second period of play as both teams had to work hard for shots.

Underwood outscored Lo-Ma 8-5 over

Underwood came down the floor and had an empty trip on offense when Levi Ettleman swung the momentum back to the Panthers. The senior forward received the ball on the left wing and drove baseline against the Underwood defense where he threw down a powerful dunk over an Eagle defender that brought the Lo-Ma crowd to its feet. Lo-Ma won the game 63-48.

Ettleman put together a solid statistics line of 25 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and four steals as he set the pace for

Paul Hutson pulls down a rebound as Bryce Azinger and Photo: Gene Esser Cannon Cunard look on.

the eight minutes. At half the score was 22-18, Panthers.

In the second half, LoMa came out of the gates quickly and put 16 points on the scoreboard to only six for the home team. This allowed the Panthers to begin the final period of the game with a 14-point lead, 38-24. In the fourth quarter, Lo-Ma seemed to have

the game in hand for the first few minutes until a quick Underwood run cut the lead to single digits with about four minutes left in the game. The Eagles seemed to be gaining a little momentum and following a flurry of activity that included three by both teams, Nixon called a time out to set his defense.

Following the time out,

Lo-Ma. Hutson had 15 points and 16 rebounds; Azinger, 11 points (threethree pointers) and six rebounds. Rounding out the scoring was Fender with seven, Powley four and Alex Cohrs, one.

“I was really proud of the way we responded after playing so poorly Tuesday night,” Nixon said. “We did a great job of rebounding and made our free throws (22/31). Our energy and effort was much better and we’re hoping we can continue to improve. It’s a long season, but I saw some really good things tonight.”

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