Logan Herald-Observer 12-29-2010

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA

THE LOGAN From the Staff of the Logan Herald-Observer

Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com DECEMBER 29, 2010

VOLUME 126, ISSUE 53

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

Blankets, coats of all sizes, mittens, gloves and scarves are being collected.

Also, new or near new hats, mittens, gloves and boots (sizes 1-6) are being collected for Lo-Ma students that need them. The collection boxes are located in the Fourth Avenue Mall building.

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

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Sproul praises staff, board as he retires as conservation director Mary Darling Editor If, as Tim Sproul says, success is measured by the impact you have on your region and its people, his 33-year tenure as Director of the Harrison County Conservation Board has been a huge triumph.

Sproul, who is retiring Jan. 14, is quick to point out that any talk of success in the department doesn’t include just him.

“There is no ‘I’ or ‘me’ about it,” Sproul said. “As the program has grown and included more activities and become larger and more expensive, the ‘we’ is so important.”

Sproul said the success lies with the staff of the board, the conservation board itself and the partners necessary to generate to get things

done.

“You have to reach out and develop relationships. It has to be ‘we,’ he said.

Sproul, a 1971 graduate of Missouri Valley High School, had always been interested in conservation.

“I hunted, fished, trapped and more than once skipped school when the ducks were flying,” he said. “I was strongly encouraged in high school that conservation wasn’t a career you wanted to go into or paid very well.”

He attended Wayne State College and majored in the medical technician program instead.

“The fourth year in the program required a practicum. I was accepted by the University of Nebraska Med Center for that year,” Sproul said. “I worked that first week in

the bowels of the hospital. I remember coming home to my wife, Cindy, and telling her I didn’t want to do this.”

He dropped out that second week, with time to still enroll at Iowa State University in the animal, ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology program. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology. He accepted a job in Meeker, Colo., but before the couple could “pack up our three boxes”, received a call from a Harrison County Conservation Board member asking if he would be interested in the director position that had just opened up. The couple decided he would apply and the rest is history.

“Little did we realize it would end up being a career,” Sproul said.

His first day was Jan. 1, 1978.

There was no training.

“The board chairman told me there was a conservation board SEE SPROUL Page 2

Board ups rates for Kid Care program

STEPPING TO THE BEAT

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

Mary Darling Editor

A Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Logan-Magnolia student council will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 5 at the high school. To make an appointment or for more information contact the school at 6442250.

HCCB NOT COLLECTING TREES Harrison County Conservation Board will not be collecting Christmas trees this year. In the past there have been several drop-off locations. In recent years, the number of trees has decreased dramatically. Due to staff time and travel, it is no longer a costeffective program to continue. Christmas trees may be dropped off at the county landfill near Logan for proper disposal. Call HCCB at 712-647-2785 if you have questions.

The Logan-Magnolia high school drill team has been kicking up its heels and continuing its tradition of entertaining at home basketball games this year. The group, is directed by Paula Worley.

Photos: Gene Esser

Time to get flu vaccinations before peak season arrives Nikki Davis Woodbine Twiner

SERVE SAFE CLASS ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be in Council Bluffs Jan. 13 and 20. Participants must attend both sessions. For more information and registration form contact 712-366-7070 or your local ISU Extension Office.

The peak of the flu season generally comes around late January or early February, but each season is different, Harrison County Home and Public Health pointed out. Not knowing when the season is going to hit is only one reason to receive a flu shot sooner rather than later.

“Typically providers start offering the flu vaccine between September and October,” HCHPH Administrator Nicole Carritt said. “Anytime after that is a great time to get a flu shot or the FluMist. It is highly recommended that people receive it before the holidays where travel and gatherings may increase the likelihood of spread.”

There is little reason to not get the shot.

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The shot itself, cultivated in chicken eggs, is an inactivated virus.

“So you can not get the

flu from the shot itself,” Carritt pointed out, trying to disperse the myth.

Side effects may occur, but are usually minor and include soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, a low-grade fever or body aches. These side effects usually begin soon after the shot and might last up to two days. Only on SEE FLU SEASON Page 2

A need for an increase in Kid Care rates, was at the top of the agenda of the Logan-Magnolia special school board meeting Dec. 16.

According to the board, after an analysis of the rates, they came to the conclusion it was necessary to increase rates due to decreasing funding as a result of increasing costs.

New rates were approved at the meeting and will be effective Jan. 1, 2011. They include: •One child per family, $2.00/hour.

•Two children per family, $3.50/hour.

•Three or more children per family, $5.00/hour.

•There will be a $10.00 per hour late fee charged for every 15 minutes a child is left at Kid Care after 6 p.m.

The board discussed the possible purchase of a school bus.

Todd Cohrs made a motion for the purchase of a 2010 International school bus for $74,945, that died for lack of a second. After further discussion, the board tabled the item until the Jan. 12 board meeting when all board members are able to be present. Mike Branstetter was not able to attend the special meeting.

Secondary principal Christi Gochenour discussed study-table guidelines with the board. This is a new mandatory program affecting all students earning an “F” as a final semester grade. She also updated the board on the progress of the district’s new web page.

Gochenour did not have an estimated date when the new page would be up and running.

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From the Front SPROUL: Retiring after 33 years

FLU: Get vaccinated FROM PAGE 1 very rare occasions can the flu shot cause serious problems such as an allergic reaction.

The nasal spray, FluMist, comes with different side effects since it includes weakened flu viruses. In children, FluMist may cause runny nose, wheezing, vomiting, headache, muscle aches or fever. In adults, FluMist can cause runny nose, headache, sore throat and a cough.

The only people who should shy away from the shot or mist, or consult a doctor prior to receiving one, include people with severe allergies to chicken eggs, those that have had a severe reaction in the past to the shot, people who have developed GullainBarre Syndrome within six weeks prior to the vaccine, children under six months of age and people who have current severe illness accompanied by fever.

“But the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that everyone else over six months of age should get the flu vaccine every year,” Carritt said. “It may be important for every person to be vaccinated against the flu. However, there are specific groups in which it should be especially important because they are at high risk for having serious, flu-related complications.”

Carritt sited these groups as being pregnant women, children younger than 5, but especially those under 2 years old, those over 50, those any age with certain chronic health conditions, people residing in nursing homes or long term care facilities and those who live with or care for those at high risk complications from the flu such as health care workers and day care providers.

HCHPH starts ordering their vaccines a year in advance.

“We start odering our vaccine from suppliers in

the fall before we need them. So we are ordering flu vaccine for the next year while we are giving flu vaccine in the current year,” Carritt said.

They select the quantity of vaccine to order based on factors such as how many have been distributed in previous years, the outlook for the flu season, what the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Iowa Department of Public Health recommend and more. They’re not limited on their doses and generally order as early as possible to help ensure the vaccine is received in a timely manner.

These vaccines are then distributed through the county, with HCHPH offering at least one flu clinic in each Harrison County community and providing flu clinics for businesses and schools. During each season, HCHPH offer around 25 clinics through the county as well as offer the vaccine to walk-in traffic in their office.

Behind the distributing is primarily HCHPH RN BJ Abrams.

“BJ is our agency’s immunization nurse and is responsible for the majority of the seasonal flu clinics,” Carritt said. “However, we have several RNs and LPNs that assist in larger clinics or in the office with walkins.”

Many insurance companies cover all or part of the vaccine, including Medicare Part B and Medicaid.

However, HCHPH offers the vaccine at $25 per dose without insurance, but will bill Medicare for those eligible.

Some children may be eligible to receive the shot through the Vaccine for Children program including those through 18 years of age, those enrolled in Medicaid, those that have no health insurance or those that are underinsured and children who are American Indian or Alaska Native.

And it’s important,

HCHPH stressed, to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

“The flu can be spread from one day before the onset of symptoms up to five days after getting sick,” Carritt pointed out, showing the importance of receiving the vaccine. “The incubation period, from the time you are exposed to the time a person becomes ill, is only about two days.”

The symptoms of the illness include one of, or a combination of, fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and tiredness.

“Some people may even have vomiting and diarrhea, though that is more common in children than adults,” Carritt said.

“Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious, respiratory disease caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. It’s different from a cold and comes on suddenly.”

If the flu takes hold, it may be a good idea to stay home from work or school for a few days.

“Most people who have the flu will recover in a few days to less than two weeks,” Carritt said.

But some people will develop complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis and ear and sinus infections as a result from the flu. The flu can also make chronic health conditions worse, such as those with asthma.

To help prevent the flu, aside from receiving the vaccine, there’s a simple saying HCHPH asks patrons to remember.

“Remember the three C’s,” Carritt said. “Cover your cough. Clean your hands. And contain your germs by staying home from work, school and social gatherings if you’re ill.”

For more information on the flu or the flu vaccine, contact or visit Harrison County Home and Public Health at 116 N. Second Ave., Logan, 712-644-2220.

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FROM PAGE 1 pickup in Schaben Park, the files were there in the office and to go do my job.”

At the time Sproul began his tenure, he was the only one on staff, the only fulltime employee, plus a retired individual that helped part-time with seasonal work.

In 1978, the board was in the process of purchasing the first land parcel of Willow Lake and completed the purchase of the first 90-acre acquisition in 1979.

“We knew the site would become the eventual maintenance complex and headquarters,” Sproul said.

The first building was built and the major focus at the time on the development of the Willow Lake Recreation Area.

In 1984, the second fulltime employee was hired, Kim Schramm, who was with the department until 1994.

“He was a great employee,” Sproul said. “We did a lot of the physical work associated with the parks department.”

In 1995 Scott Nelson, present Deputy Director and soon-to-be the new Executive Director, was added to the workforce. He will take over for Sproul on Jan. 15.

“Good things have come about because of the work of the employees that work here,” Sproul said. “The employees that work here are some of the very best.

They are talented, dedicated and gifted. I take pride in that I hired them, but I can’t take the credit for all that’s been done.”

Sproul said he’s most proud that his employees have stayed so long.

“The employees don’t turn over here much,” he said. “Part of me believes it’s a great job, a good working environment, and these are very dedicated, committed people.”

Sol Mohn, who just retired, was employed at the district for more than 20 years; Scott Nelson is in his 15th year, Byron Vinnick, 13 years, and Connie Betts, Naturalist, since 2002.

Sproul said there are programmatic as well as physical improvements he is most proud of throughout his 33year tenure.

The environmental education program was the vision of former conservation board member, Cyril Ruffcorn.

“He was very passionate in conservation and to move it into the environmental education field,” Sproul said.

The first Naturalist, Pam Cates, was hired part-time in 1992 and eventually the position made fulltime.

When Connie Betts replaced her in 2002, Sproul said she took a program that was well established and ratcheted it up to where it is today.

“We have one-on-one contacts with over 9,000 people a year,” Sproul said.

The physical improvements he is most proud of include Willow Lake.

“It’s more than just a local recreation area, it’s a regional recreation area,” Sproul said. “It’s top notch; the cabins, swimming area and fishing. Work on the lake has added cutting edge activities,” he said.

In 1996 the first camping cabin was built.

“We were one of the very first conservation boards in the state to build cabins,” he said. “In 2002 the first big modern cabin, White Pine was built, and in 2004, Scotch Pine. We have five cabins and six miles of trails.”

Willow Lake now includes 222 acres and has something for everyone.

“Nature trails, wetlands, prairie, great camping, swimming, fishing,” Sproul said. “It’s just a great area.

We play host to more than 50,000 visitors a season. You can’t find a camp site on the weekend in the summer if you are not here by Wednesday.”

According to Sproul, revenue from Willow Lake has set records each year with the campground bringing in more than $45,000 and the cabins generating nearly $55,000 a season.

Another physical area Sproul is proud of is the Old Town Conservation Area southeast of Missouri Valley acquired recently.

“It’s 340 acres in the Loess Hills. It’s the largest project the conservation board was ever involved in,” Sproul said. “It cost just shy of one million to acquire the property, with every penny coming from grants and donations.”

Sproul said the area is “wild wilderness.” Over 40 acres of virgin Loess Hills prairie.

“It’s what pioneers saw in the 1900’s. It belongs forever now to Harrison County.”

Sproul said the focus for

the past 10 years has been on identified critical resources in Harrison County - those threatened with being lost.

They include the Loess Hills and wetlands areas.

Lastly, Sproul said, he is really proud of the Welcome Center/Museum/Lincoln Highway site.

“From day one it was a real “cool” museum,” Sproul said. “I’m not a history buff, so it was a personal challenge for me to be enthusiastic about it. We were able to add the first building complex in the mid 1990’s, and the designation as a Welcome Center by the state, made it a huge tourism draw. Then the Lincoln Highway project started in the late 1980’s when Iowa State University did a study on how the Lincoln Highway should be interpreted across the state.

“It was a horrible effort of frustration,” Sproul said. “It was always one step forward and two steps back for so long, but we didn’t give up and have now succeeded in the Lincoln Highway Interpretation Project. We are yet to see the benefits, but I truly believe they will be significant to the facility and Harrison County.”

Since Sproul set foot in his new office 33 years ago there have been significant changes in the Harrison County Conservation makeup. At the time, the board had control of 83 acres in three areas. That has now grown to 1,800 acres of public lands in 20 areas. They also have custodial responsibility for six easement areas bringing the total acres under their responsibility to 2,600.

“We’ve made a positive impact. I fully expect the Conservation Board to continue to make huge improvements. Scott will be an outstanding director,” Sproul said. “He’s been here and part of the reason we are successful.”

As for him personally, Sproul said he doesn’t have any other job lined up at this time, but plans to spend some time doing the many things he loves to do, but didn’t have time for. He loves to golf, hunt, fish and plans to spend more time with his three grandchildren.

“I desire to do a lot more volunteer work and have that honey-do list to work on,” he said. “It’s truly time and I’m very comfortable with my decision. I can really say in 33 years, there hasn’t been a day I hated to go to work. It’s been a great ride.”

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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.

Mirror, mirror on the wall When dad looked in the bathroom mirror, and then asked me who that guy was, it made me realize that he isn’t the only one who wonders who we really are.

I’m not sure if he was kidding or not, as he did chuckle a little after I stumbled trying to figure out what to say. I decided that he said exactly what he was thinking, as there have been many times I’ve looked in the mirror and wondered who the heck I had been, and was going to be. I always, always make New Year’s resolutions to exercise more. I’ve bought the equipment, tapes and books, but it never really happens. The exercise bike ended up being a gigantic clothes rack for unused clothing, the books and tapes sold in garage sales and I’m left with the same flab (and more) I had 20 years ago when I decided it was time to get in shape.

No broken promises to myself this year because I’m setting a whole different set of resolutions. No more dieting, working out or promising myself that I’m going to get into tip top physical shape. The year of the Tiger, 2011 – will be 12 months of revamping my attitude and taking inventory of the extra baggage I’ve been carrying around, and I’m not talking about pounds. I’m going to reverse the old cliché of hurting the ones you love the most, beginning with the man of my life. As much as I hate to admit it, I take for granted that he’s always going to put up with my moods, my quirky ways and the amount of time I spend sitting in front of the computer screen, whether at work or at home.

Not only does he constantly do things to make my life easier, but he’s also the official handyman-mover-advisorelectrician-plumber and anything and everything else for my family. When anything goes wrong, or right, he’s there to cheer me up or cheer me on. I don’t reciprocate his kindness enough and, even though I can’t promise to stop bringing work home or always be in a cheery mood, I’m going to shift my focus to being more considerate and less selfish with our time.

I’m taking on a new work attitude this year as well, with the goal to convince myself and co-workers that what we’ve accomplished and continue to accomplish, as a team, is worthy of making headline news and regardless of what some may perceive as the end of an era – nothing can replace the feel or smell of freshly printed newspaper.

Jan. 1 you can find me curled up on the couch, next to the best guy in the world, reading the best newspaper in the county. The first day of many more to come, as I’m excited to keep these resolutions.

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Final touches on the big ditch James A. Perley was one of several farmers who had suffered at the hands of neighbors who had cut the dike to save their land. Like other neighbors, he and his three eldest children patrolled parts of the ditch bank to prevent neighbors from cutting the dike and sending water onto their farm. Unlike most of the others, he gave his progeny weapons to scare miscreants into retiring from the business of cutting dikes.

He also warned them not to shoot anyone. No one but his eldest daughter Harriet every fired a weapon and she was the one everyone least expected to do so.

Harriet stood still in the dark after she heard a noise below the dike. She looked carefully and waited for more sounds to confirm someone was lurking nearby. Then, she saw a shadow and fired. The rest of the family heard the shot and ran to her rescue. James, especially wondered if he would find a mortally wounded neighbor lying on the ditch bank. They saw Harriet in silhouette against the moon-lit sky. Her shot gun was aimed at something they could not see.

James yelled, “Are you all right? What happened?”

Harriet replied, “I heard a noise and then I saw something. I don’t see anything now.” Her shotgun was still aimed where she had shot

and James scrambled down the bank to see who if anyone was in the brush.

Nothing was there.

Harriet had shot at a phantom, a random shadow.

James was relieved and his children a little disappointed. No one ever fired another shot after that night, but years later, her siblings reminded Harriet of the night she shot a shadow.

She grew up to become a mild mannered teacher in several schools. None of her students ever suspected she knew how to fire a weapon, much less that she had shot a shadow.

Though farmers conducted such freelance skirmishes, the real action was in court. George E. Allen and his son Sewell, of Onawa, earned a good living litigating cases for landowners from the World War I era through much of the 20th Century. Pat Morrow, another lawyer, said one of the cases he guided went to the United States Supreme Court. One source of litigation concerned a ditch bank Monona County couldn’t afford to fix.

The Equalizer was another bone of contention.

Several lawsuits swirled around it and eventually the district decided to fix the problem. More legal discord helped pay for lawyers’ homes and children’s college educations.

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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

In 1953, a year after the great Missouri River flood, what was known as the Gaynor Plan was advertised as a cure for the periodic flooding with alterations to the Equalizer. R.W. Fisher organized the MononaHarrison Flood Control Association to oppose the plan and lobby for the Corps of Engineers plan. It was called Plan O of the Army Corps of Engineers Plan for Flood Control.

Another court battle ended in 1955 when Plan “O” won in court. It was finished in 1958, and the Little Sioux Intercounty Drainage District that formed in 1955 to facilitate the project became active.

The millennium may not have arrived, but after generations of trouble, major flooding had all but ceased.

The Little Sioux River had been straightened with high dikes. More tubes were installed to let water flow from surrounding fields, and summer crews were hired to keep them clean.

The straightened river flowed more swiftly and held more water than previously. One of the last floods occurred in June of 1954 when heavy rain sent the Little Sioux River out of its banks and the water flowed as far down stream as north of Little Sioux. A February thaw and blizzard in 1972 flooded places like Missouri Valley and threatened the Harrison-Monona County watershed. Ice jams on the newly straightened Little Sioux River took out a bridge and nearly breached the dikes. Water broke out in Monona County, but much of the big ditch and lower Little Sioux stayed fairly dry.

At last, most unintended consequences, though not all, were fixed. Thanks to the flood control projects in conjunction with dams on the Missouri River, floods near the big ditch retreated into the memory of old timers and as old stories for younger generations.

News from the Extension Service

You can fool Mother Nature....Sometimes A pleasant gift that keeps on giving during the Christmas season can be ornamental house plants that brighten the home during the cold, short days of winter. Most showy houseplants originate from subtropical to tropical climates and need to be kept warm and generally with even moisture. The biggest killer of most house plants is overwatering. Dry plants suffer root damage and heavy “emergency” watering can exclude oxygen and cause root rot. Here is my list of popular plants ranked from easier to carry over for rebloom to most difficult: Pretty easy to keep going: •Pothos (Devils Ivy), Philodendron, Peace Lilies, Chinese evergreens, Schefflera (these are predominantly foliage plants so re-blooming is not an issue.)

•African Violet •Christmas or other holiday cactus •Gloxinia More challenging, but doable: •Poinsettia •Croton (mostly foliage) •Cyclamen Really pretty, but once they stop flowering, they are done:

•Florist’s mums •Persian violet •Azaleas In the wild, flowering for many of these plants is triggered by environmental inputs. That is so that flowers are timed to open when the right pollinators are there to carry pollen for successful fruit set, and also so that seed is produced at the right time for seed dispersal and eventual germination. The most common environmental alarm clocks that plants sense to trigger flowering are day (or night) length, temperature and moisture availability. Although there are other factors involved, some species can be tricked into flowering simply by using these alarm clocks. Here are some suggestions for the poinsettia, one of the more commonly encountered flowering plants to get it to re-bloom: For poinsettias the first thing is to keep the plant going until next fall. Never let the soil ball dry out completely and also, never let it sit more than an hour in standing water. Also, keep it in a bright window for at least six hours a day. Once this year’s colorful bracts fall, or by March or April, cut the

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator

steams back to eight-inches to stimulate new growth.

When temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees, repot the plant in a pot 1-2inches bigger than the original and it can be placed outside. Fertilize it lightly every three to four weeks with a dab of complete fertilizer and in June or July pinch the new growth back to stimulate branching. In early September, bring the plant back inside, clean up any insect pests that come along and find that bright window.

Starting the beginning of October, you set its alarm clock for day length by forcing it through long nights.

Put the plant in total darkness for 14 continuous hours every night for eight or nine weeks. Either move the plant to a dark closet (that will not

be opened when the lights are on) or fashion a box to exclude light that can be put over the plant each night.

And don’t forget a light. One bright blast of light for even a minute in the night can delay flowering. The plant senses that it is time to bloom, and will respond. It is a lot of attention to detail on your part, but the fun of fooling Mother Nature can be worth it, and your entire family can learn. A final note – if you have a poinsettia from last year that is still alive, start the nine-week dark treatment in May and you can have Christmas flowers in July.

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

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Neighbors

December 29, 2010

Community Foundation Two, new Mondamin has $98,000 available businesses welcomed in grants to nonprofits Greg Christiansen of Missouri Valley, chair of the Harrison County Community Foundation, reminds Harrison County nonprofit organizations grant applications are due no later than Feb. 1, 2011.

The Harrison County form is publicly available at http://www.tfaforms.com/1 86734. Detailed application procedures and fact sheets can be obtained online at www.omahafoundation.org. Contact any board member for additional information. Contact Dennis Nissen at 800-794-

3458 or dennis@omahafoundation.org or Denise Cardos at denise@omahafoundation.org with grant application specific questions. All completed applications will be considered at the March board meeting with notification of results no later than the first week of April.

Only organizations providing charitable services in Harrison County are eligible. They must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support and supply a copy of their

The City of Mondamin presented the first dollar of business to Loess Hills Service, Repair and Tires when the business opened Oct. 1. Pictured are Jim Fairchild, owner, and Mike Erhardt, team member. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. They offer oil changes, tire repair and full service auto care.

501(c)3 IRS determination letter. Requests for general operational funds will not be considered.

Board members of the Harrison County Community Foundation include, chair Greg Christiansen, Missouri Valley 712-642-2761; vicechair, Nancy Cohen, Persia, 712-488-6185; secretary/treasurer, Treva Block, Dunlap, 712-6435442; Alan Anderson, Logan, 644-2485; Susan Bonham, Logan, 644-2401 and Cindy Pryor, Woodbine, 712-647-2741.

Kevin Bryfogle and Deb Jochims opened the K&D Sandbar Oct. 6. They are open daily and schedule special events. The new business features an ATM and flat screen TV’s.

They plan to add a food menu after New Year. The City of Mondamin presented their first dollar of business and congratulated them on their new business.

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HOLIDAY RECITAL

Piano students of Anne Stoner presented a holiday piano recital Dec. 19 at Lo-Ma School.

Pictured in front from the left are, Audrey Roden, Robert Davies, Elizabeth Roden, Katie Diggins, Grace Powell, Emma Powell; in back Anne Stoner, Judy Forsen, Brandon Nelson, Lauren Davies, Daniel Norton, Ellis Johnson, Mallory Baber and Jessica Martin. Victoria Johnson is in the back behind Katie Diggins.

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Drainage District trustee elections scheduled for Jan. 15 The drainage district trustee elections are being held Jan. 15. If you are unable to vote at the polls you may vote an absentee ballot in the drainage office of the Monona County Courthouse in Onawa or submit a signed and notarized written request form that includes the complete address the ballot is to be mailed to and which drainage district ballot you wish to vote.

Trustee elections will be held for the following drainage districts: Kennebeck, Little Sioux Inter-County, McCandless Inter-County, Nagel, New Farmers, SandhillLakeport, Solider Valley and Upper Solider.

Any person or corporation owning land or rightof-way within the district and assessed for benefits may have the person’s or the corporation’s vote cast by the person or corporation’s agent or proxy authorized to cast such vote by a Power of Attorney signed and acknowledged by the person or corporation. The POA shall specify the particular election for which it is to be used; indicate the day, month and year of such election; be void for

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Third civil suit filed in fatal motorcycle crash

H O L I DAY CA R O L S

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Lo-Ma fifth through eighth grade students presented their winter concert Dec. 14. Vocal and instrumental groups directed by Jo Schmitz and Nate Simons performed for the evening entertainment.

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GLENWOOD, Iowa — The families of three of the four motorcyclists killed in a crash with a pickup on Interstate 29 have now sued Andrew Schlichtemeier, the driver of the truck.

The latest lawsuit was filed in Mills County by the family of Dennis Chaney. It alleges that the Glenwood man’s death was the result of negligence by Schlichtemeier.

The suit seeks damages for the “severe and excruciating pain” Chaney suffered before dying, for his family’s loss of companionship and support, for the assets he could have reasonably been expected to accumulate had he lived, and for funeral and burial expenses.

The lawsuit is similar to those filed by the families of motorcyclists Dale Aspedon and Jay Bock.

None of the suits seeks a specific dollar amount.

As of Dec. 13, it did not appear that the family of Steven Benscoter had filed a lawsuit.

Attempts on Monday to reach Randall Goyette of Lincoln, the attorney repre-

senting Schlichtemeier in the civil cases, were unsuccessful. But in a response to the suit filed by Bock’s sister, Schlichtemeier, through Goyette, has denied the allegations and has asked that the lawsuit be dismissed at cost to Jay Bock’s estate.

Rick Crowl of Council Bluffs, the attorney representing Chaney’s family members, said they asked him not to comment.

“I think they want to keep some privacy,” Crowl said.

“We’ll just let it resolve itself through the court’s process.”

Schlichtemeier, 22, of rural Murray, Neb., has pleaded not guilty to four counts of motor vehicle homicide. The Iowa State Patrol said his blood-alcohol level measured 0.373 percent after the Aug. 9 crash. He remains in the Harrison County Jail on $200,000 bail, awaiting a Jan. 11 trial.

Omaha attorney Steve Lefler, who represents Schlichtemeier in the criminal case, would not comment on the civil cases. He said he hopes to hear back soon from experts he has retained to look at the evidence.

“Then we’ll be in a better position to make some

decisions on what direction we’re going to take,” he said.

Aspedon’s family filed suit in September, about five weeks after the collision. Bock’s sister filed her lawsuit in November.

The Chaney family also is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., which provided Chaney with underinsured motorist coverage. The family is seeking the benefits of the policy.

Ann Avery, spokeswoman for State Farm in Lincoln, said the company does not comment on matters being litigated.

James Albert, a law professor at Drake University in Des Moines, said that if the Chaneys are seeking benefits under such a policy, it doesn’t mean that Schlichtemeier’s coverage was below the legal minimum, but it may not have been enough to cover the loss in this instance.

Albert, who has represented several plaintiffs in wrongful-death cases, said money hardly matters to those who have lost a loved one.

“It’s about holding people accountable for what they have done,” he said.

“Money doesn’t bring anybody back for Christmas.”

Lo-Ma elementary adopts area seniors For the second year in a row, Lo-Ma elementary staff and students have adopted seniors in local care facilities for Christmas.

It began last year when high school student Cade Bolte, noticed a Christmas tree at the local grocery store with snowflakes on

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it. Each snowflake had the name of a Westmont resident and what they wished for Christmas.

Cade wanted to ensure each resident was remembered during the holiday and thought it would be an excellent community service project for Lo-Ma students.

His mother, Brenda, presented the idea to elementary principal Jim Makey and staff. The response was overwhelming. The entire elementary were involved and every resident’s snowflake wish fulfilled.

There was no hesitation when approached this year to participate.

Fourth grade teacher, Mae Blum, took over the project. She wanted students to complete odd jobs at home for their donation to purchase the gifts.

Students learned that giving is better than receiving.

Each name was quickly chosen by a classroom or family. The packages were all delivered by Lo-Ma third graders Dec. 20 when they entertained residents by ringing bells and singing.

Every wish was granted this year. Lo-Ma staff is hoping this project will be a joint effort between Westmont and the school for years to come.

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111. S. First Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2244 subjects were located and advised of the illegal dumping laws. They left the area.

Dec. 20 •Deputy Klutts responded to Halbur Avenue to assist with an out-of-control juvenile. The juvenile was transported to the Missouri Valley Hospital then onto Mercy for an emergency committal order.

•Deputy Klutts transported Donald Charles from the Pottawattamie County Jail to the Harrison County Jail on Harrison County warrants.

•To report crimestoppers information call 1800-247-0592.

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

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

Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Dec. 17 •Deputy Knickman is investigating the criminal mischief of a mailbox on 134th Lane.

•Deputy Knickman is investigating a report of unwanted phone calls.

These calls are ongoing.

The number the calls are being made from is being traced. Charges are pending.

•Deputy Klutts checked the living conditions of a house on Albany Avenue at the Onawa hospital’s request. Deputy Klutts’ findings were forwarded to the hospital.

•Deputy Klutts is working on another phone scam. A business is called and told they owe money to the caller for a service. The service was not requested or delivered. The caller begins to get aggressive in

an attempt to get money.

•Deputy Klutts responded to Cody Avenue for a trespass complaint. The subject was located and it was found he had permission to be there.

Dec. 18 •Deputy Doiel is investigating a reported criminal mischief in Pisgah. Air had been let out of some vehicle tires. Some fireworks had been lit in the area also. It was determined that juveniles were responsible for the incidents. After some discussion the complainant requested we talk to the juveniles, which we did.

•Deputy Killpack transported James Briggs from the Shelby County Jail to the Harrison County Jail on Harrison County warrants.

Dec. 19 •Deputy Klutts responded to a report of illegal dumping on York road. The

Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Citibank (South Dakota) vs Jaime Redinbaugh, Persia Credit Management Services, Inc. vs William Eugene Carrier, Missouri Valley Capital One Bank, N.A. vs Barbara Block, Dunlap Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Danell Troxel, Thomas Troxel, Logan Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Chelsey Rose Schwery, Dunlap Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Babby Donnelson, Mondamin Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc. vs Melissa Hardy, Richard Hardy, Mondamin City of Missouri Valley vs Michael Jay Smith, Missouri Valley General Service Bureau, Inc. vs Kristine Baxter, Mondamin General Service Bureau, Inc. vs Minday Merrill, Woodbine SPEEDING Kellene Scotton, Mondamin Ryan Schaben, Dunlap Jennette McGrew, Magnolia Debra Tarney, Portsmouth John Dorton, Portsmouth Elizabeth Ellis, Missouri Valley Tommy Bubke, Denison VIOLATIONS Lacy Ann Heiliger, Little Sioux, first offense employee providing tobacco to minor Susan McColley, Pisgah, fail to maintain control Duane Christensen,

Harlan, fail to maintain safety belts Gary Lary, Woodbine, fail to maintain safety belts Richard Hibbeler, Missouri Valley, improper use of lamps Wade Pitt, Blencoe, manner of conveyance Coty Hansen, Missouri Valley, fail to maintain control DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Graham Amman Harper, OWI second offense. $1,875 fine, two years in jail with all but 30 days suspended.

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

State of Iowa vs Jeffrey James Ross, OWI, first offense. $1,250 fine, 60 days in jail with all but four suspended. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation and complete drinking driver’s school.

State of Iowa vs Donald Dee Mefford, violation of probation, 14 days in jail.

Kyle Robert Maybee, OWI first offense. $1,250 fine, 60 days in jail with all but two days suspended.

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

State of Iowa vs Joseph Harold Litel, three overweight violations. On first, $475 fine, $166.25 criminal surcharge plus court costs.

On second, $375 fine, $131.25 criminal surcharge plus court costs. Third dismissed.

State of Iowa vs Steven Fletcher, OWI first offense. $1,250 fine, 60 days in jail

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November Logan Police Report

By Sgt. Richard Hiatt Nov. 1 •Officer called to a residence on North Fourth Avenue for a barking dog complaint. When officer arrived the dog had been taken in for the night.

Nov. 5 •Officer called to report of a possible intoxicated driver on U. S. Highway 30.

Officer located vehicle and found it to be a tired driver.

Nov. 6 •Officer took report of an accident that had occurred on State Highway 127.

•Officer took report of a barking dog on South Maple. Officer located owner and advised owner to take dog in for the evening.

•Officer removed debris from the roadway on U.S. Highway 30.

Nov. 7 •Officer called to a residence on South Third for a suspicious vehicle. Officer located vehicle and found everything to be OK. Nov. 10 •Officer took report of a gas drive off. Officer investigated as to who was operating the vehicle.

•Officer called to State Highway 127 for a report of an erratic driver. Officer was able to locate the vehicle and found driver to be tired.

Nov. 12 •Officer called to assist with a house fire on South Third Avenue.

•Officer noticed the fire

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

State of Iowa vs Dennis Snyder, driving while impaired. Deferred judgment for one year. $1,250 fine; unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation.

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•Officer assisted with the transport of a female subject to the hospital for evaluation.

Nov. 21 •Officer assisted with the transport of a male subject to the hospital for evaluation.

•Officer assisted Harrison County Sheriff’s office with a criminal mischief complaint.

Nov. 23 •Officer took report of an accident that had occurred in the 300 block of North Second Avenue.

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Nov. 14 •Officer called to a business for a report of a suspicious person. Officer located male subject and asked him to leave.

•Officer assisted male subject with a cab ride to Omaha.

•Officer took report of a missing dog from a residence.

Nov. 16 •Officer took report of phone harassment. Both parties were asked to cease the activity.

•Officer called to a residence on West Tenth Street for a fight. After investigating, officer deemed to be a verbal argument.

•Officer assisted with a missing juvenile. Officer located juvenile at a residence and returned juvenile home.

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Friends of the Library reactivated

Santa made a quick stop in Logan Dec. 4 to visit with the Learning for Life families. They shared secret wishes for Christmas with Santa as well as milk and cookies. Each child, with dad and/or mom’s assistance, made an ornament or two to take home and hang on their tree. Pictured is Beckham, with mom and dad, Jason and Julie Witte of Logan, talking with Santa.

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The Friends of the Library group in Logan is being reactivated.

“One of the treasures of Logan is the public library,” said member Harriett Brust.

“It is an impressive building that holds many memories and a wealth of information.

Through the years many improvements have been made to upgrade the facility.

Many residents and friends have made generous contributions because of the quality of materials that have been maintained.”

According to Brust, several people have expressed an interest in supporting the renewal of the Friends of the Library group.

If you are interested in attending the first meeting in mid January call Sandy Richardson at 644-2900 or Brust at 644-3276 for more information. An exact day and time will be released at a later date.

Three Lo-Ma students, band set for Phoenix

Robert Rydberg, left, Cade Bolte and Catherine Beall are on their way to Phoenix Dec. 29 with the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band and Lo-Ma band director Nate Simons.

Submitted photo The three LoganMagnolia instrumental students that earned a spot in the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band last May are on their way to Phoenix Dec. 29 along with Lo-Ma band director Nate Simons, head director this year of the group.

The 190-member band and chaperones left in chartered planes Dec. 29 from Omaha to Phoenix.

The band will march in the Fiesta Bowl parade Dec. 31, and unfurl the fieldsized American flag on the Fiesta Bowl football field prior to the game. While in Phoenix band members will visit the Kiwanis wave pool, Organ Stop Pizza, Castles and Coasters Amusement Park, Rawhide Western Town for New Years Eve, Box Canyon

where band members will take part in a hayride cookout and bonfire, the Fiesta Bowl National Championship of Bands, and Arizona Mills Shopping Mall.

The band represents 30 schools from across Southwest Iowa. Besides Lo-Ma, musicians come from AHST of Avoca, Atlantic, Audubon, Bedford, Clarinda, Corning, Creston, Denison, East Mills, Elk HornKimballton, Farragut, Glenwood, Griswold, Guthrie Center, IKMManning, Lenox, Murray, Nodaway Valley, Red Oak, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Treynor, TriCenter, Underwood, Villisca, Walnut, West Harrison and Woodbine.

Crossroads accredited Crossroads of Western Iowa has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation. This latest accreditation is the seventh consecutive year CARF-CCAC accreditation has been awarded to Crossroads.

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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Modale and Missouri Valley Pastor Kim Crummer 642-3168 or 642-2464 Modale Worship, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.

Primary 11:20 a.m.

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

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

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

Worship 9:00 a.m.

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

accreditation has voluntarily put itself through a rigorous peer review process and demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site survey that it is committed to conforming to CARFCCAC’s accreditation conditions and standards.

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.

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Zoe Fiddelke always takes her work seriously. She is a very good listener who enjoys her school work.

Ryan and Mindy Oster are proud to announce the arrival of twin boys. Reece Barry Oster and Reegan Clark Oster were born Sept.

29, 2010 in Omaha, Neb. Reece weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Reegan weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 inches long.

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

Grandparents are Mo and Shari Barry and Bob and BJ Oster all of Woodbine.

Great-grandparents are Don and LaVonna Clark, Ralph and Jeanelle Barry all of Woodbine, Bob and Donna Oster of Cheyenne, Wyo. and the late Raymond and Helen Johnson of Milbank, S.D.

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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.

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.

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

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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December 29, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTION The annual election of the Boyer Sub Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa for a trustee for the term commencing January 22, 2011 will be held at the office of Kellogg Law Firm, 314 East Erie Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A trustee will be elected for a three year term. Dan Hoyt is now the Trustee.

BOYER SUB DRAINAGE DISTRICT DAN HOYT, Chairman MARJORIE A. STIRTZ, Clerk 52-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT ELECTION The annual election of the Latta Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa for a trustee for the term commencing January 22, 2011 will be held at the office of Kellogg Law Firm, 314 East Erie Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A trustee will be elected for Mark Tierney for a three year term.

LATTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT W. BRUCE BUSING, Chairman MARJORIE A. STIRTZ, Clerk 52-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND LEVY STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028604 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORP. MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES 2006-BC4 VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) DANNY J. BUFFUM AKA DANNY BUFFUM, SPOUSE OF DANNY J. BUFFUM AKA DANNY JOE BUFFUM, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA FKA NORWEST BANK NEBRASKA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DANIEL GRONSETH As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOTS SEVEN (7) AND EIGHT (8), AND LOT NINE (9) EXCEPT THE NORTH TWENTY FEET (N.20’_ of LOT 9, BLOCK FIFTEEN (15) TOWN OF LOGAN, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 501 E. 6TH ST., LOGAN, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 14, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $74,986.16; Costs, $382.00; Accruing Costs, $4,551.29 plus sheriff; Interest, 7.76% from 10-2-09 plus $6,488.34; Date, Sept. 3, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, David M. Erickson.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE TAXPAYERS AND AUTHORIZED VOTERS IN THE LITTLE SIOUX INTERCOUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. You are hereby notified that an election will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at the Monona County Courthouse, 610 Iowa Ave., Onawa, Iowa to elect one trustee, Division I, for a term of three (3) years on the Little Sioux Intercounty Drainage District Board.

POLLS WILL OPEN AT 9:00 O’CLOCK A.M. AND CLOSE AT 12:00 O’CLOCK NOON. If you cannot vote at the polls on election day, you may vote an absentee ballot, either by mail or in the Drainage District Office at the Court House in Onawa, Iowa. If vot-

ing by mail, a request form acquired from the Drainage Office must be filled out and signed by the person requesting the ballot. The request must be notarized and then sent to the Monona County Drainage Office, 610 Iowa Avenue, Onawa, Iowa 51040 before a ballot can be mailed.

Bonnie Kendall, Drainage Clerk 52-2

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION To the taxpayers and landowners in the Upper Boyer Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa. You and each of you are notified that an election will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Courthouse (2nd floor) in Logan, Iowa to elect one trustee board member. A trustee will be elected for a threeyear term ending January, 2014.

The polls will be open from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Absentee ballots are available upon written request or you may vote in the Auditor’s office, 2nd floor, Harrison County Courthouse.

Larry Maguire, Chairman for the Upper Boyer Drainage District 52-2

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION To the taxpayers and landowners in the Kirk Sub Drainage District in Harrison County, Iowa. You and each of you are notified that an election will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Courthouse (2nd floor) in Logan, Iowa to elect one trustee board member for a three-year term ending January, 2014. The polls will be open from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Absentee ballots are available upon written request or you may vote in the Auditor’s Office, 2nd floor, Harrison County Courthouse.

Larry Maguire, Chairman for the Kirk Sub Drainage District 52-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028920 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) FAITH N. WAGNER; SPOUSE OF FAITH N. WAGNER As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE WEST 78 FEET OF THE SOUTH 150 FEET OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK TWO (2), BLACKMAN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WOODBINE, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 119TH ST., WOODBINE, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 28, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $62,351.85; Costs, $337.70; accruing costs, sheriff fees; Interest, 6.75% from 9/13/2010; Date, Oct. 4, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, James V. Sarcone Jr. 53-2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028810 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF: FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACQUISITION LLC VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) ESTATE OF CATHERINE BOLTON

PECK, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, ET AL As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property be sold is: THE SOUTH 79 FEET OF BLOCK FORTY-EIGHT (48), TOWN LOT COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA; AND THE NORTH HALF OF MAPLE STREET, WHICH ABUTS SAID SOUTH 79 FEET OF BLOCK 48, TOWN OF LOT COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MISSOURI VALLEY, HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 803 N. 6TH ST., MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 21, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $76,711.92; Costs, $551.27; Accruing Costs, $9,649.68 plus sheriff; Interest, 1.94% from 7-1-10 on $47,477.60 plus $18,559.74; Date, Sept. 20, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Matthew E. Laughlin.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028759 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO., ET AL VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) DON MARTIN, ET AL As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4SW1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP EIGHTY-ONE (81) NORTH, RANGE FORTY-ONE (41) WEST TH OF THE 5 P.M., HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE1/4SW1/4 SECTION 2681-41 THENCE N 00 DEGREES 00’25” W 319.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NE1/4SW1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 44 DEGREES 24’45” w 112.8 FEET, THENCE W 36 DEGREES 24’ 30” W 129.0 FEET, THENCE N 62 DEGREES 34’ 15”W 95.6 FEET; THENCE N 01 DEGREES 32’25” W 265.7 FEET; THENCE S 49 DEGREES 02’ 55” E 131.8 FEET; THENCE S 28 DEGREES 56’ 25” E 136.3 FEET, THENCE S 86 DEGREES 58’ 35” EAST 82.9 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID NE1/4 SW1/4, THENCE S 00 DEGREES 00’ 25” E 284.4 FEET ALONG SAID EASET LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 1.33 ACRES MORE OR LESS SUBJECT TO THE PRESENTLY ESTABLISHED COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. LOCAL ADDRESS: 1471 UTE AVENUE, DUNLAP, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, Jan. 28, 2011; Time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $152,123.78; Costs, $323.40; Accruing costs, sheriff’s fees; Interest, 5.0% from 11-19-09 on $145,963.85; Date, Oct. 13, 2010; Sheriff, Pat Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Gregory J. Kreitner.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO014240 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD L. HEIN, DECEASED To all persons interested in the estate of Floyd L. Hein, Deceased, who died on or about October 23, 2010: You are hereby notified that on December 20, 2010, the last will and testament of Floyd L. Hein, deceased, bearing the date of April 23, 1984 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Irene A. McGinn was appointed Executor of the estate of Floyd L. Hein. 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 forever 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 December 20, 2010.

Executor of Estate Irene A. McGinn 2538 Tampa Avenue Logan, Iowa 51546 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, January 5, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LOGAN-MAGNOLIA SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS December 16, 2010 A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room. Roll call vote was answered by: Board President Dan Cohrs; vice-president Kelly Gochenour; directors, Todd Cohrs and Shelley Foutch; superintendent Jim Hammrich and Business Manager/Board Secretary Lauren Roden. Director Mike Branstetter was absent. Also present were Secondary Principal Christi Gochenour and Transportation Director Angie Clark.

2.

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

4-0.

3. Approve Kid Care Hourly Rate Increase. Shelly Foutch moved to approve the increase of Kid Care rates effective January 1, 2011, as follows, upon analysis of Kid Care’s decreasing funds as a result of increased costs, seconded by Todd Cohrs, carried. 4-0. One child per family, $2.00/hour; two children per family, $3.50/hour; three or more children per family, $5.00/hour; $10 per hour late fee for every 15 minutes after 6:00 p.m.

4. Bus Purchase. Todd Cohrs moved to approve the purchase of a 2010 International for $74,945.00, which died for lack of a second.

Further discussion was tabled until the January 12, 2011 board meeting when all board members could be present. The board discussed options for a bus barn.

5.

Administrators’/Directors’ Reports. Secondary principal Christi Gochenour reported on: Study-Table Guidelines – a new mandatory program affecting all students earning F’s as a final semester grade; Progress on the district’s new web page.

Dan Cohrs adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LOGAN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 20, 2010 At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were council members Clark, Johnson, Hartwig, Moss and Crum.

Mayor Fetter asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none.

Motion was made by Moss and

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Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Hartwig to approve the agenda which consisted of approval of the 12-6-10 council meeting, set date of 1-10-11 for the next council meeting, approve claims register and no building permits. 5 ayes.

Item 6 on the agenda was approve the renewal of the Class C liquor license and Sunday sales for the 4th Avenue Grill. The clerk reported that everything was in order. Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Clark to approve the renewal of the Class C liquor license and Sunday sales for 4th Avenue Grill. 5 ayes.

Item 7 was Deputy Clerk Angela Winther to accept the offer to serve as City Clerk/Administrator. The council offered a $2.00 an hour increase in her current salary.

Winther accepted the council’s offer. Motion was made by council member Johnson and seconded by council member Crum to offer a $2.00 an hour increase to Angela Winther to serve as the new City Clerk/Administrator. 5 ayes.

Item 8 was to discuss the city employees’ health insurance for 2011. The council reviewed the alternate plans quoted by True North for Wellmark BC/BS and United Healthcare of the River Valley. Quotes were also received from Myers Insurance Services for the same plans and prices offered

by United Healthcare. The council asked if the city was pleased with the service from True North. The clerk reported that they had been good with any claim problems or issues over the last three years. The council decided to stay with True North since the quotes by all agents were the same cost and the city has been very satisfied with True North’s service. Also, due to the lateness in the month, a change from Wellmark BC/BS to United Healthcare may go smoother if the agent remains the same. The council agreed to switch from Wellmark BC/BS to United Healthcare of the River Valley. The plan was chosen has a 1.92% increase from the current rates. The copays will raise from $15 to $20, the co-insurance will now be 20% instead of 10% and the cost for brand name drugs will increase. The deductible will remain at $2,000 with a maximum out of pocket of $4,000. Motion was made by council member Hartwig and seconded by council member Johnson to remain with True North but to switch to a United Healthcare of the River Valley policy with an increase to the city of 1.92%. 5 ayes.

Item 9 was Larry Oliver with Harrison County Emergency Management to discuss Narrowbanding changes to the size of radio bands. The FCC mandated that all users operating below 512 MHz move to 12.5 kHz by 1-01-13.

Oliver stated that each city, county, fire department will need to assess all their radio equipment to see which pieces can be reprogrammed to work with the new frequency and which pieces are too old and need to be replaced. There is no federal or state monies available to help with the reprogramming/replacing costs he stated. The city will need to review their licenses and equipment soon to see what needs to be replaced and budget accordingly.

The next item on the agenda was street side garbage collection.

The city attorney reviewed the City’s Solid Waste Control ordinance and found that the ordinance already provides that the city has the authority to implement reasonable standard policies and therefore can make a policy to require the garbage collection companies to pick up garbage on the streets instead of the alleys. The council instructed Chief Smith to draw up a list of rules that the collection companies must adhere to regarding street pickups and the council will review them at the next meeting.

Chief Smith updated the council on the purchase of a new police vehicle. He had a bid from Karl Chevrolet on a 4-wheel drive pickup for $23,744 base bid. Then equipping the truck with items such as a push bumper, spotlight, lights, spray or box liner and onboard camera brought the price up to approximately $35,000. The Chief said he is going to apply for a grant from the onboard camera and also new police computers so if received, it would help defray some of the cost of the $4,000 onboard camera. The council discussed the fact that only $26,000 was budgeted for a new vehicle this year. They asked the Chief to price a car or another Ford Explorer to see if the prices were

lower and then they will decide if they should purchase a car, truck, or wait one more year to allow for more money in the budget.

Chamber update: None Citizens questions and comments: None CLAIMS AFLAC, Aflac.....................$131.44 Agriland FS, fuel ..............1,518.43 R.C. Androy, fuel reimb. ........80.00 BC’s Ampride Truck Plaza, Truck repair ......................678.08 Data Technologies, tax Forms...............................134.59 Douglas Johnsen, street Repair ..............................653.50 First Natl. Bank, payroll Taxes.............................3,129.45 Nedra Fliehe, microphone Cord ...................................26.74 Gary Nordby, snow removal205.00 Gerhold Concrete Co., concrete Street ...............................763.60 Lois Hall, contract serv........446.35 Harland Tech. Serv., computer Maint. Contract .............1,743.00 Harr. Co. REC, utilities ........199.85 Hawkeye Truck Equip., snow Plow ............................10,035.00 Salvo, Deren, Schenck, legal Counsel............................224.00 Loftus Htg., repair furnace ..395.37 Logan Herald-Obs., pub......317.84 Logan Super Foods, shop/ Cleaning supplies ..............50.13 Logan Water Dept., water Deposit refund .................264.57 Mangold Env. Testing, Wastewater tests ...............92.00 NMC Exchange LLC, parts Cat loader ........................207.66 Principal Life, life & disability Ins. ...................................211.60 Ryan Sears, deposit Refund ...............................35.00 Simplex Grinnell, fire ext.

Service...............................70.00 The Office Stop, printed Envelopes ........................110.25 Angela Winther, reimb. Meal Training ................................7.22 TOTAL ............................21,730.67 PAYROLL THRU 12/31/2010..................11,110.18 PAID TOTAL ...................32,840.85 Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Johnson to adjourn. 5 ayes.

Randy Fetter, Mayor Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk/Administrator 53-1

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TO: JEFFERY J. HARVEY, PUTATIVE FATHER, AND ANY UNKNOWN FATHERS OF S.H., A MINOR CHILD BORN APRIL 7, 1996 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, S.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JULY 22, 1997 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA; I.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN DECEMBER 29, 2009 IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA; F.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JULY 7, 2008, IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, M.H., A MINOR CHILD BORN JUNE 30, 2007 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, A.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JUNE 30, 2007 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, I.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN APRIL 6, 2005 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, C.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN MARCH 21, 2004 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA, N.H. A MINOR CHILD BORN JULY 27, 1998 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. You are hereby notified that there is now on file in Office of the Clerk of Court in Harrison County, a petition in Case Numbers JVJV001318, JVJV001319, JVJV001311, JVJV001312, JVJV001313, JVJV001314, JVJV001315, JVJV001316, JVJV001317 which prays for the termination of your parent-child relationship to S.H., a minor child born April 7, 1996 in Omaha, Nebraska; S.H. a minor child born July 22, 1997 in Omaha, Nebraska; I.H. a minor child born December 29, 2009, in Council Bluffs, Iowa; F.H. a minor child born July 7, 2008 in Council Bluffs, Iowa; M.H., a minor child born June 30, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska; A.H. a minor child born June 30, 2007 in Omaha, Nebraska; I.H. a minor child born April 6, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska; C.H. a minor child boprn March 21, 2004 in Omaha, Nebraska; N.H. a minor child born July 27, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska. For further details please contact the Clerk’s Office.

The Plaintiff’s attorney is Judson L. Frisk, 207 E. 7th St., Logan, Iowa 51546, phone 712-644-2833.

You are further notified that there will be a hearing on the petition to terminate rights before the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa at 11:00 a.m., on the 20th day of January, 2011.

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HELP WANTED The Harrison County Sheriff’s office is currently taking applications for 1 to 2 part time Jailer positions.

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Applicant will be required to successfully complete a 40 hour Jail School after which the hourly wage will increase. Applications can be picked up at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center or can be printed off the Sheriff’s Web page. Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011.

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December 29, 2010

Lady Panthers chalk Panther cagers head into break with win over WH up two more wins

Kylee Loftus, left, Kia Fender No. 12, Courtney Oviatt No. 20 and Karen Hutson with the ball on her way to the basket in the game with West Harrison.

Photo: Dan Adair

Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer With the holiday break looming, the Lady Panthers put themselves in good position to go into 2011.

Lo-Ma hosted the West Harrison Hawekeyes Dec. 20. West Harrison took initial possession on the jump ball and scored quickly as the Hawkeyes Jackie Clark sunk a basket. The quick tempo of the first period would set the tone for the game. With neither team having an advantage the quarter ended with the Panthers leading 9-8. In the second period, West Harrison came out strong offensively as they were able to get around Lo-Ma’s defense and put additional points on the board. As the second quarter drew to a close, the Panther’s found themselves in an unusual situation, behind at the half. Going into the locker room the Panthers trailed 18-17.

Staying with their game plan, the Panthers used

their speed on offense to keep pressure on the Hawkeyes defense. With about a minute left in the third quarter, Lo-Ma was finally able to put some distance between themselves and West Harrison.

Alex Gochenour and Kylee Loftus scored eight points in succession to close out the period with a score of 38-28. The Panthers continued to dominate a worn out West Harrison team and ended the game with a score of 54-34. Led by Loftus, Lo-Ma had a season high of 26 offensive rebounds, a marked improvement over previous games. Three players scored in double digits on the night – Karen Hutson had 22 points, Gochenour put up 15 and Loftus nailed down 10 points.

Rounding out the scoring was Macy Cohrs with 5, including a long threepoint shot and Ashley Bradshaw with 2 points.

“We did much better on rebounding tonight and did a good job moving the ball,” said coach Kevin Patterson.

The next evening the

Panthers entertained the Woodbine Tigers. Lo-Ma was missing its leading scorer, Karen Hutson who was out sick. Stepping up for the night was Kia Fender scoring a personal high 14 points. During the first quarter the Panthers could not build momentum and found themselves down 7-6. Picking up the pace in the second quarter the Lady Panthers improved both on offense and defense putting 22 points on the board and holding the Tigers to 9 points. Heading into the half, Lo-Ma had the lead 28-16.

Coming out of the locker room, the Lady Panthers took the court in the third quarter as a team that was clearly in-sync.

Moving the ball well on offense, Lo-Ma put 14 more points on the board building their lead to 4228. The Lady Panthers continued on the same wavelength on the fourth quarter. Holding the Tigers to 10 points in the quarter, Lo-Ma went onto a 56-38 victory, improving their record to 8-1.

Scholarship grant applications due Feb. 1 Iowa high school students planning to enter college next fall with a major in an arts discipline can apply for a 2011 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts by Feb. 1, 2011.

The Iowa Arts Council offers the scholarship annually to Iowa students who will graduate from high school during the 2010-11 academic year and have a proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theater, traditional arts or visual arts. The application is available at www.iowaartscouncil.org.

Each recipient will receive $1,000 toward his or her 2011-12 college tuition and related expenses as a full-time undergraduate at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in one or more of the disciplines considered for the award.

To be considered, students must complete the scholarship application , write an essay about their future career goals in the arts, provide a work sample and include two letters of recommendation.

Incomplete, illegible, handwritten or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Application review, criteria, approval and notification process information is available at www.iowaartscouncil.org.

Applications and attachment are due by 4:30 p.m., Feb. 1, 2011 in the Iowa

Arts Council offices at 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Please contact Veronica O’Hern 515-281-3293 for more information.

Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the state of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In the Dec. 22 edition of The Logan Herald-Observer, the Santa Letters page was incorrect. The letters were written by first graders, not second graders as indicated.

We apologize for the error.

Levi Ettleman No. 42 goes for a basket in the game with the Hawkeyes. Cannon Cunard No. 44 is also pictured.

Photo: Dan Adair

Trent Buckner For the Herald-Observer The Logan-Magnolia boys’ basketball team heads into the holiday break after a solid victory over the Hawkeyes of West Harrison.

In the first quarter, LoMa held a slim 10-8 lead as time was winding down when Zach Powley received the inbounds pass, took a couple dribbles and made a shot from just inside the half court line to put the Panthers up 13-8.

During the second period of play, Lo-Ma continued to stretch their lead with the largest lead, 30-13, following a Levi Ettleman dunk.

At the half, Lo-Ma went to the locker room with a 3220 advantage.

In the second half, the

Panthers outscored the Hawkeyes 22-16 in the third quarter and 21-19 in the fourth. At the final buzzer, the score was 7555, Lo-Ma. Ettleman continued his strong play on the season as he finished the night with 18 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, and a steal; Nate Fender 13 points, five steals and four assists; Zach Powley, 12 points, five rebounds and two assists; Gannon

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Harrison County Clinics Holiday Hours New Years December 31: Missouri Valley, Woodbine and Dunlap open 8:30 a.m. - Noon.

Logan Clinic Closed.

All Clinics Closed January 1, 2011 No After Hours Clinic Dec. 31 or Jan. 1

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Cunard, two points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal.

“Once again, we played a game where we had more assists (25) then turnovers (15),” said coach Steve Nixon. “We were a little sloppy at times, but we shared the ball. Having five different players score in double digits was really cool. We have lots to improve on, but we’re happy to go into the break at 5-2.”

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