Logan Herald-Observer 2-2-11

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.

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SHORT TAKES LEGISLATIVE DAYS The date for the annual Legislative Days sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club and Logan Chamber of Commerce have been set. March 12 in the Logan Community Center is the next scheduled date. Everyone is urged to attend.

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.

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Powell to be student ambassador for People to People organization Mary Darling Editor Lo-Ma fifth grade student, Emma Powell will be able to report to her classmates first hand next year, what the Eiffel Tower looks like and how the Changing of the Guard is done in England.

Powell was recently nominated to be a student ambassador of the People to

People program. A movement founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, People to People has allowed thousands of young Americans to travel across international borders and return home with a greater sense of what it means to be a global citizen.

According to the People to People organization, student ambassadors and leaders represent the best characteristics of the United

States of hope, courage, openness and a love of peace. They learn about other cultures, engage in fun activities and meet local citizens.

Powell will leave with a group of 25 fifth graders from the area on July 2 and tour France and England through July 15.

“We will learn about the countries and do some sightseeing,” Emma said.

“I’m excited to go to all the

different places and different countries.”

The chance to represent People to People also comes with a little homework.

Each student is required to study about the countries they will visit and take several quizzes prior to their trip. Emma will also be participating in a project fair where each student chooses SEE POWELL Page 2

New deputy BRAIN POWER AT WORK city clerk appointed Marilyn Keizer, Missouri Valley, named to the position

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

CRAFTERS NEEDED Crafters are needed for a craft fair Feb. 26 sponsored by the Logan United Methodist Women. If interested call Harriett at 644-3276 or 644-2592.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY IN MONDAMIN The Mondamin United Methodist Church, in cooperation with community churches, is sponsoring a mobile food pantry at The Mondamin United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 5.

Volunteers are also needed from 8 a.m. to noon.

Please call 712-6462049 for more information.

DORITY TO SPEAK Dan Dority, a missionary speaking about life in the jungles of Irian Jaya on Feb. 6 at the Logan Community Center, 108 W. Fourth St., Logan.

Dority and his wife are raising four children in Indonesia where they have lived among native tribes and coastal cities.

Dority will speak to the Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and again during worship service at 10:30 a.m. Contact Dr. Stanley Udd at 712-642-9363 or DrUdd@hotmail.com for more information.

DEMS TO MEET Harrison County Democrats will hold A monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Gurney’s Restaurant, 229 S. Sixth St, Missouri Valley.

Contact Mike Raine at 712-488-6015 with questions.

Emma Powell

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founder Norma Coret was canceled.

“It’s a surprise,” said Coret, who founded the organization in 1977.

Town & County Arts has about 150 to 170 members and is the only arts council in Harrison County.

Coret said she is still a board member, along with Don Doumakes, Sharlotte Watson, Chris Hinkel and Bill McAlpine. That group, filing as Town & County Arts, submitted a petition in equity in Harrison County District Court against Joe Vittitoe, Eric and Lori Newberg and David Leonard.

At the January 2010

New deputy city clerk, Marilyn Keizer was officially introduced to the Logan City Council at the Jan. 24 meeting.

Keizer is from Missouri Valley and has several years of experience in accounting. She said she is excited about the position and looking forward to working for the City of Logan. She officially began her duties on Jan. 31.

The council approved procedures for the coming year including: • Holding meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month • Named the First National Bank and Community Bank as depositories for city funds • Continued the appointment of Joe Lauterbach as city attorney • Named Chris Hartwig mayor pro-tem • Named Elmer Smith the Chief of Police • Approved to retain all city employees Mayor Randy Fetter told the council he will keep committee appointments the same as last year. They include: • Street Committee: Scott Moss, Dee Clark • Water and Wastewater Committee: Chris Hartwig, Dennis Crum • Police Committee: Randy Fetter, Chris Hartwig, Skip Johnson • Parks and Recreation: Dee Clark, Dennis Crum • Personnel Committee: Randy Fetter, Scott Moss, Skip Johnson The council approved the renewal of a Class C liquor license and Sunday sales permit for the Old Theatre pending receiving the dram insurance.

Two ordinances, updating new laws passed by the legislature were approved with the council waiving the first two readings and approving both at the meeting. They included

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What happens when you put eight Harrison County FIRST Lego League teams together? An amazing display of teamwork, research, engineering skills and leadership.

The event was held Jan. 26 at the Logan Community Center. Each of the four teams, three teams based in Logan and Mondamin, showed off their research projects and presentations to the others present.

Sponsors for the teams this year are: Bill Cunard, Culligan Water Conditioning of Missouri Valley; Missouri Valley Kiwanis; Logan Kiwanis; Woodbine Kiwanis; Cogdill Farm Supply; Hoffman Insurance, Dunlap; Do It Best Hardware, Logan; and Harrison County Extension 4-H. Above, Lori Lockwood, left, explains the project the Steve’s Liver Lovers presenting. Rich Pope, next to Lockwood, served as emcee for event.

Right, members of the SEND JES team, Logan, present their project on diabetes. From the left, Sarah Stueve, Delaney Ettleman, Justin Thomas, Nolan Rosengren and Ellan McGrew. Sitting is Sarah Riley.

Photos: Loyal Fairmann

Persia man charged with TCA divided manslaughter in Omaha Two factions vie in court for the title of Town & Country Arts

Jason Kuiper OWH News Service Lala Gibson wants to know why a man she thought of as a family friend now stands charged with killing the man she loved.

Justin Reinders, 28, of Persia, was ordered held without bail Jan. 27 in connection with the slaying of Milton "Earl" Jackson at a southwest Omaha oil change station.

A Douglas County judge also ordered a mental evaluation of Reinders, who is charged with firstdegree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony.

Reinders was committed by his family to the Douglas County Health Center in the days after the shooting, according to his lawyer.

Jackson, 54, was gunned down Jan. 6 at the

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Justin Reinders Shell Rapid Lube near 114th Street and West Center Road, where he worked as assistant manager. Reinders was arrested Jan. 26 by Omaha police.

Prosecutor Matt Kuhse said Jackson was shot in the head and that material found with Reinders matched evidence found at the scene.

J. William Gallup, Reinders' attorney, said his SEE REINDERS Page 2

At a legal hearing the afternoon of Jan. 25, a district judge prohibited the Town & Country Arts organization of Harrison County from conducting business until a legal dispute is resolved.

Fourth Judicial District Judge James Richardson ruled the two opposing factions within the organization must agree on terms of an officer election before further Town & Country Arts business, except for payment of bills, may proceed.

The ruling means the Jan. 29 membership meeting planned by a faction including organization

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From the Front

POWELL: People to People FROM PAGE 1 a research project, writes a report and then reports to the group about it.

Some of the sights Emma will visit on her trip include Warwick Castle, the Louvre, Oxford and Bath, Omaha Beach at Normandy where they will place wreaths next to soldiers’ graves, the Changing of the Guard in London, Notre Dame Cathedral and Disneyland.

“We will also get to meet a person from Parliament,” Emma said.

They will stay in hotels in the different countries with their group.

Emma’s mother, Jodi, said they attended a meeting in Omaha, Neb. to learn about the organization. They talked about the purpose of the group and what they would be doing and the security for the students.

“We thought it would be a very good experience for her to learn about the different cultures and places in the world,” her mom said.

Emma is in the process of raising the necessary $5,000 for her trip. At present she has raised $2,000. One of her fundraising activities will be a babysitting service

from 3 to 11 p.m., Feb. 12 at the Logan Christian Church. All funds raised will go towards her trip.

She has also applied for a student scholarship through the organization.

The $5,000 cost of the trip will cover all her expenses except for any souvenirs she may want to purchase.

If you would like to help support Emma’s fundraising efforts, you can call the Powell’s at 644-2369, send donations to her at 313 S. First Ave, Logan, IA 51546 or donate online at payment.peopletopeople.com using Emma’s identification number 10085660.

COUNCIL: Met Jan. 24 FROM PAGE 1 Ordinance No. 436 amending the provisions of the code of ordinance pertaining to sidewalks and Ordinance No. 437, amending provisions pertaining to traffic regulations. Ordinance No. 436, requires that if a street, road or highway is newly

built or reconstructed, a curb ramp or sloped area be constructed or installed. Ordinance No. 437 says any person who willfully fails or refuses to comply with any lawful order of a peace officer or fire department officer is in violation of the ordinance. It also prohibits texting while driving and

requires carrying registration card in vehicle.

City Administrator, Nedra Fliehe, informed the council the city had received a refund of $3,595 from the Workmen’s Comp Insurance which would be put into the general fund.

The next council meeting will be held Feb. 7.

PERSIA: Man charged with manslaughter FROM PAGE 1 client has "serious mental issues" and "problems with his thought process."

Gallup said Reinders will be sent to the Lincoln Regional Center for the mental evaluation. He said the examination will be used in trying to determine if Reinders is competent to stand trial.

Reinders, on Jan. 27 waived his preliminary hearing and was ordered to stand trial.

Gallup said Reinders' mental condition worsened prior to the shooting.

A brother of Reinders declined to comment.

Gibson said when police relayed witness accounts of the suspected shooter, she immediately said, "That's Justin. He lives in Iowa."

Gibson said she has known Reinders for more than 10 years, but said he was more of a friend to Jackson than to her. She said Reinders' mother died when he was a teenager and she felt sorry for him.

Jackson brought Reinders by to see her in November. She said she didn't know of any trouble

between the two men.

Later, Jackson told Gibson that Reinders was having financial problems and needed a job.

Gibson said she saw Reinders again Dec. 26 at a Big Lots store.

Omaha police have not given a motive for the shooting.

The shooter ran from the oil change station on foot. Police said that at some point he got into a red vehicle with Iowa license plates and drove off, at times reaching 100 mph. The vehicle was later spotted near Neola.

Court documents state that authorities in Harrison County, got a phone call the morning after the shooting regarding the man police were looking for.

The caller said two men, one of them Reinders, got out of a black car and went into a house in Persia.

Sheriff Patrick Sears and two deputies went to the house. Reinders' father and brother said Justin wasn't there and refused to let the sheriff and deputies inside, according to documents.

Reinders' father told authorities they weren't

TCA: An organization divided FROM PAGE 1 membership meeting, Vittitoe was elected chairperson of the organization; Eric Newberg, vice chair; his wife, Lori, secretary; and Leonard, treasurer.

The petition also lists the board of directors assigned by the Vittitoe faction: Peggy Hill, Renea Anderson, Jim Perley, Rick Dilley and Deb Nelson.

Dale Holcombe is also named as a defendant in the suit, though a crosspetition notes, “Bill Holcomb is a director of this corporation and the Dale Holcombe listed has no connection to the organization.”

The petition charges that the defendants – the Vittitoe faction – “have commenced a pattern of action to interfere with the board of directors” of Town & County Arts.

According to the petition, those interferences include changing the locks at the TCA building in Modale, attempting to invade the bank account of the organization, attempting to destroy the relationship of the current board of directors with the membership of the organization and changing the mail box of the organization.

In its response to the petition, the Vittitoe faction denies all of the allegations.

In a cross-petition, the Vittitoe faction claims they are the actual officers and directors of the arts organization and take issue with the Coret faction acting as Town & Country Arts.

The Vittitoe faction states

Coret and Doumakes submitted letters of resignation in early 2010, while as of January 2010 Hinkel had not paid organization dues for about five years.

On July 14, Anderson, Holcomb, Perley and Hill were appointed to the board of directors by the Vittitoe side, while Nelson was added on Aug. 11.

In July 2010, “presumably in response to the replacement of directors, (the Coret faction) began acting as if they were the board of directors of the corporation,” the counterpetition states.

Town & Country Arts bylaws require a membership meeting to be held in January. At the meeting, officers are elected and other organizational business is handled.

In a press release issued in early January, the Coret faction announced that a membership dinner would be held on Jan. 29 in Missouri Valley, featuring a lecture by Briar Cliff College English and writing professor Phil Hey. That event was cancelled.

The Vittitoe faction filed an injunction to prohibit either side from holding an annual meeting until the matter is resolved in court, leading to Tuesday’s hearing.

According to court documents, the Vittitoe faction has requested that the court schedule the annual members meeting, believing that a meeting held according to court parameters with both sides agreeing to acknowledge election outcomes would resolve the dispute.

After the hearing Jan. 25, Leonard said the dispute began in January 2010, shortly after the officer elections, though he declined to detail feud specifics. He said he couldn’t believe the matter ended up in court.

“We should’ve been able to resolve this on our own,” he said outside the courtroom. “It just escalated and escalated.”

That was as much as the Vittitoe faction would say.

Vittitoe himself directed questions to attorney Aimee Lowe of TelpnerPeterson Law Firm in Council Bluffs, who represented the faction at the Tuesday hearing, filling in for the group’s attorney, Jack Ruesch.

Lowe declined to comment on the ruling, how bills would be handled, if the locks were changed and more.

“We have no comment right now,” she said.

Lingering in the courtroom afterward, Watson said she was happy the group was being given the opportunity to resolve the issue.

“Though that may be a pie in the sky idea,” she said.

But Jay Randall, a former chair of the organization and long-time member who was at the hearing, said he hopes something will be worked out.

“We are a community organization working for the common goal of bringing the arts to our county,” he said. “We can try to come together; we have to.”

Jackson welcome because Justin Reinders had an inactive marijuana-growing operation in the house.

When authorities did get inside with a search warrant, they found evidence of the operation.

Authorities also located a box containing four .38 caliber bullets. An application for a search warrant states that Omaha police believe that type of bullet was used in the shooting of Jackson.

Reinders' vehicle, a red 2000 Honda Accord, was found in a Walmart parking lot in Columbus, Neb., according to an affidavit by an Omaha police officer. A spent .38 caliber shell casing was found in the vehicle, the affidavit states.

Attorneys Aimee Lowe, left, and Allen Nepper speak with Judge James Richardson.

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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.

Mothers should always overrule the Internet The anxious bride-to-be, with four months until the big day, is beginning to get unreasonable. I don’t believe in monsters, but I do think there may be such things as bridezillas. Instead of outfitting the family with wedding attire, I’m beginning to think we’re going to need combat boots.

My emotions are mixed when I think about my youngest daughter getting married. On one hand, it makes me sad that I will truly become an empty nester. Yet on the other hand, I’m giddy that I’m going to be handing over her mood swings to someone else.

Thanks to the Internet, full of bridal do’s and don’ts, we’re on a timeline that, under no circumstances can be altered. We picked out the wedding gown at the precise time the Internet goddess said and we’ve put down the appropriate deposits, at the appropriate time for the appropriate vendors. Just when I thought everything was under control, a crisis erupted.

My little princess called today, nearly hysterical, because the date I told her I was sending out shower invites would arrive before the wedding invitations. She nearly screamed that this was utterly unacceptable. After a few minutes of tense conversation I gave her two options. Move the date of the wedding or send out the invites two weeks ahead instead of two months.

The bottom line – I won’t move the date of the shower (yes, I am a retired bridezilla).

These mini meltdowns seem to always take place while I’m at work and I’m so busy I can barely find time for a potty break. Trying to tell her that I’m overwhelmed at work when she’s on a bridal mission, doesn’t accomplish anything. So I just hoped the invite dilemma would simmer down.

Maybe she would realize the Internet goddess doesn’t know as much as her own mother. I tried to change the subject and reminded her that we were sending out “save the date” postcards this weekend. By the way, I bet the post office thought up this new trend just to make some extra revenue on postage since I can’t see the benefit of sending out two sets of invites.

Apparently, it was the right thing to say because she had forgotten about the save the date postcards which would override the rule of sending out the shower invite before the formal invite.

If everyone and their brother doesn’t know about this wedding after this many invites, I’m pretty sure they never will.

At her request I typed out a timeline of who, what, where and when bridal planning would be taking place.

Even though most of it doesn’t include her fiancé, I thought I should include him on the e-mail blast as well.

Apparently he decided to make a run for it and headed for the hills to do some hunting. I thought deer season was over – let’s just hope he’s not hunting bridezillas.

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Mini Ice Age? NOAA records show 2010 to be tied for the warmest year on record, though that isn’t true for the Heartland. So far, our winter has been a little colder than normal, but it has been brutal in places like Western Europe.

Perhaps the string of cold winters has led people to see what isn’t there as it did during the 1970’s when noted scientists warned us we were on the verge of an ice age. A decade later, they were sure global warming would lead us to disaster within a few generations.

Then, as “climategate” emails revealed, several climatologists were dismayed because they didn’t understand why the earth’s warming trend stabilized for almost 10 years. The mechanisms which drive our weather and climate are still poorly understood and open to interpretation.

A columnist for Britain’s Sunday Morning Telegraph wrote in December, “In a few brief hours, we are told, the snowy super fortresses will be above us again, bomb bays bulging with blizzard. It may be in that in the next hours and days we have to step up our de-

icing, our gritting and our shoveling. So let me seize this brief gap in the aerial bombardment to pose a question that is bugging me, ‘Why did the Met Office forecast a mild winter?’ Do you remember?

They said it would be mild and damp….I’m not 46 and that means I have seen more winter than most people on this planet, and I can tell you that this one is a corker.”

The writer observed it was the third cold winter in a row and he wondered if anyone saw the chill coming. “Actually they did.”

Piers Corbyn is a meteorologist who is armed with a laptop computer, a huge publicly available database and a degree in astrophysics. Last summer, when the Met Office predicted a warm summer of barbeques, Corbin said it would be cold and wet. By November, he said the looming winter would be the coldest in a 100 years and it would be a white Christmas. He claims an 85 percent success rate, and farmers and other business people are starting to purchase his forecasts.

What does he do that

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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many others don’t? He studies the sun. Corbyn watches particles flowing from the sun and how they interact with the upper atmosphere, especially air currents like the jet stream.

He also studies the moon and other factors which influence the particles. He records what the sun is doing at any given time and looks for when the sun was doing the same thing. He also looks at what the weather was like. Then, he makes a forecast.

Corbyn speculates that the past three winters are the harbinger of a mini ice age that may begin by 2035 and plunge Western Europe into the coldest period over the past 200 years. He also speculates the relatively short and local cold spell might usher in a real ice age since it is

cyclically overdue. Nothing he says disproves the effect of greenhouse gasses our industries pour into the atmosphere.

Corbyn believes the sun’s influence is stronger than anything we have done to influence the climate and it still rules our weather.

“Is he balmy? Of course he may just be a fluke-artist who has had a run of good luck.” Is it possible that everything we do is dwarfed by the moods of the star that gives life to the world?

Perhaps Corbyn is right and the sun will give us a cold spell. Or maybe its mood will change and it will combine with our green house gases to make the earth so toasty Harrison County snows will be a novelty. As with so many things, time will tell.

News from the Extension Service

Check yourself for skin cancer Whether you have a history as a farmer, as an avid gardener or even have spent lots of time outdoors, you have a risk for development of skin cancer. If you are like me, you may tend to ignore it, but checking yourself for changes in your skin that signal a potential skin cancer is simple, quick and can save your life.

I fit the model of risk for skin cancer – red headed (at least I once was!), prominent freckles and I sunburn easily. But I never thought much about it until I was part of the ISU Extension team that worked the Farm Progress Show at Amana about 15 years ago. The focus was sun safety, and ISU partnered with the University of Iowa College of Medicine, where we had teams of doctors and physician’s assistants work in makeshift examination rooms, giving free examinations to the show attendees. I was helping with the public radio part of the show, and we got a couple of our staff to volunteer examination with the “patient” and doctor both mic-ed up. First up was my friend Carol who, to her surprise, had a

developing basal-cell carcinoma on her nose! Next was my turn, and low and behold, I had the beginnings of a basal-cell carcinoma on my arm – it was a painless, small, pearly bubble that had popped up in the past year. Now fortunately, basal-cell carcinoma is typically very slow growing and highly treatable, particularly when discovered early like ours were. By the way, I will gladly show you my scar to illustrate how minor the surgery was.

But that is because I caught the lesion early.

Also, neither Carol nor I had the more aggressive skin cancers including squamous-cell carcinoma or the nasty melanoma!

But regardless of the type of skin cancer, early diagnosis is important.

Dr. David Pariser, president of the American Academy of Dermatology says, “More than 11,000 Americans die each year from skin cancers,” and continues, “but when detected early, skin cancer has a cure rate of 99 percent. Since research shows [that] farmers are among the least likely workers to receive a skin examination by a physician, it is important that farmers

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator

perform regular skin selfexaminations, which could mean the difference between life and death.”

That self-examination is as easy as your A-B-C’s.

If you find a suspect lesion, have your doctor look at it, and of course the sooner the better.

Here are the A-B-C-‘s for melanoma: Asymmetry (one half is unlike the other) Border (the lesion is irregular or scalloped, or otherwise poorly defined) Color (varies within the lesion) Diameter (the size of a pencil eraser or larger) Evolving (changing in size, shape or color over time) Look over your entire body, including the back, scalp, and soles of feet and between toes and on your palms. Use a full-

length mirror and a handheld mirror. Also, remember to limit overexposure to the sun by wearing clothing that covers the skin and use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 on all exposed skin, and reapply it every two hours even on cloudy days. And protection to your face and hands can be important even in the winter when bright sun on reflective snow can provide excessive UV light exposure. A great additional source of information about skin cancer is in the SkinCancerNet section of h t t p : / / w w w. S k i n C a r e Physicians.com.

For additional information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension office at ropope@iastate.edu or 712-644-2105.

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111. S. First Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2244 • Deputy Killpack transported a subject to Mercy hospital on an involuntary committal order.

• Deputy Doiel responded to a residential alarm in Melody Oaks. All was found to be secure.

• Deputy Killpack assisted with a child custody dispute on Melrose Place. After some discussion the conflict was settled for now.

Jan. 26 • Deputy Klutts is investigating the theft of a Polaris 4-wheeler from a residence in Magnolia.

• Deputy Klutts checked on a suspicious vehicle on 335th Street.

The owner of the car and another subject were located and charged with hunting without a license.

• Deputy Killpack assisted with a juvenile that was threatening to hurt herself. Arrangements were made for the parents to transport for a voluntary committal in Council Bluffs.

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

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

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

Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Sheriff Pat Sears Jan. 19 • Deputy Killpack responded to a residence south of Modale for a death investigation.

Nothing was found out of place or suspicious.

Jan. 20 • Deputy Jensen assisted a party with unwanted text messages that were received. The number was called and that party said he was getting unwanted text messages from the complainant. Both parties were told to stop texting each other or charges would be filed.

• Deputy Jensen is investigating a criminal mischief to a trailer in Sunnyside.

Jan. 21 • Deputy Klutts and Deputy Jensen responded to a business in Missouri Valley to assist a Missouri Valley Officer. A taser was deployed to control the subject after he refused to cooperate. Jared Hoss of Council Bluffs was arrested and transported to jail on several Missouri Valley Police charges.

Jan. 22 • Deputy Doiel is investigating a criminal mischief report on East Kelly Avenue. Damage was done to property owned by Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative.

Jan. 23 • Deputy Doiel responded to Persia to investigate an ongoing dog at large call. The complainant said she was chased by the dog and the dog runs around town all the time. Deputy Doiel made contact with the dog’s owner who said the dog was not mean. She was warned to keep the dog restrained or charges could be filed.

Jan. 24 • Deputy Clemens assisted rescue with a subject that attempted suicide.

The subject was transported to the hospital.

• Deputy Killpack responded to a child custody dispute on Loess Hills Trail. The father refused to let the child go with his mother because the child was sick. After some discussion the mother left the residence without further incident.

• Deputy Doiel is investigating a Burglary of a business in Pisgah.

Jan. 25 • Deputy Knickman transported a juvenile to the Missouri Valley hospital for a mental health evaluation.

• Deputy Doiel arrested Gage Lawson of Logan for outstanding arrest warrants. Lawson was transported to jail.

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Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS • Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inx. Vs. Charles Donald Wright, Cindy L. Wright, Logan • Merchants Credit Adjusters Inc. vs. Jason and Nicole Ann Smith., Mondamin • Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Yvonne M. Meijering, Pisgah • Community Bank vs.

Joshua Long, Logan VIOLATIONS • Babby Jean Donelson, Mondamin, failure to have valid license/permit while operating vehicle • Megan Nicole Fitzpatrick, Logan, failure to maintain control • Edward Robert Radil, Mondamin, operating non

registered vehicle • Ronda Sue Kelley, Mondamin, violationfinancial liability coverage and operating non registered vehicle • Cody Robert Olson, Persia, speeding • Jacqueline S. Poppen, Missouri Valley, violation, financial liability coverage • Jordan Maurice Wallar, Persia, speeding • Dustin Wayne Nelson, Woodbine, failure to maintain control • Debra L. Surber Logan, failure to maintain safety belts • Erwin Kent Strain, Missouri Valley, failure to display registration plate • Zachary Taylor Hatcher, Logan, speeding • Douglas Phillip, Logan, manner of con-

veyance • Brenda Leann Bostwick, fail to maintain safety belts • Rochelle Irene Rath, Pisgah, speeding • Katie Anne McKnight, Missouri Valley, violation, financial liability accident • Donnel Kristin Harker, Logan, unlawful passing of school bus • Barbara Marie Miller, Missouri Valley, failure to maintain control • Austin Quinn Baker, Mondamin, speeding • Adam F. Allyn, Little Sioux, driving while license denied, susp, cancelled • Joshua Scott Long, Woodbine, Driving while license denied, susp., canceled

Lambertsen graduates from basic training Air Force Airman Erica H. Lambertsen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Lambertsen is the daughter of Terry and Sandy Lambertsen of Niagara Trail, Logan.

Lambertsen graduated in 2010 from Logan-Magnolia High School.

Lambertsen

Boots to Heels City of Dunlap audit report released conference March 5 Women in Southwest Iowa are invited to a day of fun, learning and friendship during the fifth annual Boots to Heels Conference from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 5 at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.

“Boots to Heels started as a day to recognize and celebrate rural women and the many roles and responsibilities they have in our local communities,” program coordinator with Shelby County ISU Extension Kate Olson said.

“We have a great mix of attendees every year; some come for the first time, others return and bring friends; we’ve even had red-hat ladies and others who attend as a whole group. There truly is something for everyone, and each year we hear how much fun the ladies have, and how much they have learned. We are very excited to be going into our fifth year of this fantastic event.”

The conference will start off with South-Dakota farm couple Troy and Stacy Hadrick, also known as Advocates for Agriculture, who will share their message, “Discovering Your Influential Power.”

Throughout the day,

State Park reservation system coming soon The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding state park guests that a new reservation system is scheduled to come online in midFebruary.

The current system will continue to operate and accept reservations for cabins, day- use lodges and shelters until Feb. 3. No camping reservations for 2011 will be accepted until Feb. 17, when the second generation system is scheduled to debut.

The Active Network, the contracted vendor for the new system, has 25 years of experience in the park reservation business supporting 41 state, federal and county park systems.

For more information regarding the new system, visit http://parks.iowadnr. gov.

conference participants will be able to select from 14 unique topics during four workshop sessions.

Break-out workshop speakers will present information about exercise, scrapbooking, home energy costs, cake decorating and more. Each presenter has a wealth of knowledge in her respective field and will provide practical tips based on first-hand experience.

Treats for the tastebuds also await conference goers, as breakfast, lunch and a special dessert are served up by several locally-owned businesses.

Lunchtime entertainment, door prizes and plenty of time for conversation and networking will make this an event not to be missed.

Registration for the entire day, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and materials, is $30 if postmarked by Feb. 25.

Registration postmarked after that date is $35. A special “bring a friend” rate of $55 for two registrations is also available if postmarked by the 25th.

Registration forms are available at local ISU Extension offices or may be printed off at www.extension.iastate.edu /shelby.

Auditor of State, David A. Vaudt recently released an audit report on the City of Dunlap.

The city’s receipts totaled $1,060,595 for the year ended June 30, 2010.

The receipts included $286,540 in property tax; $95,143 from tax increment financing; $337,029

from charges for service; $241,063 from operating grants, contributions and restricted interest; $60,825 from local option sales tax; $4,849 from unrestricted interest on investments; $20,000 from note proceeds and $15,147 from other general receipts.

Disbursements for the

year totaled $1,074,887 and included, $313,939 for public safety; $137,618 for public works and $130,664 for general government. Also, disbursements for business type activities totaled $306,159.

A copy of the report is available for review in the City Clerk’s office, in the Office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s Web site at auditor.iowa.gov/reports/1 021-0400-BOOF.pdf.

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FEBRUARY OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS For Scheduling Appointments Call 712-642-9347

AUDIOLOGY Rhonda Ward, M.S., CCC-A..............,,.....Feb. 7, 21 & 28 CARDIAC Heart Consultants..........Every Wed. all day & Friday PM Heart & Vascular Services..Mon. & Wed. P.M. & Fri. A.M.

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CARDIAC/PULMONARY REHABILITATION Cindy Sproul, R.N.......Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Cole Davis scored 14 points and had 6 rebounds in a 6760 win over West Monona on January 20.

CARDIOVASCULAR NON-INVASIVE STUDIES..................................................Every Mon AM

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

EAR, NOSE, THROAT Iris Moore, M.D......................................Feb. 7, 21 & 28 GASTROENTEROLOGY John Ferry MD...................................................Feb. 8 GENERAL SURGERY Roalene J. Redland, M.D...................Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Andrew Y. Reynolds, M.D....Every Thurs. A.M. and Wed. OB-GYN Sami Zeineddine M.D.....................................Feb. 1 & 15 ONCOLOGY Heartland Oncology & Hematology..........Every Thursday OPHTHALMOLOGY Michael Feilmeier, M.D......................................Feb. 15 ORTHOPEDICS Thomas Atteberry, M.D...............1st, 3rd, 5th Thurs A.M, 2nd & 4th Thurs. all day PODIATRY John Weremy, DPM........................................Feb. 10 Indergit Panesar, M.D.....................................Feb. 3 & 17 UROLOGY Larry Siref, M.D............................................Feb. 14 & 28 MAMMOGRAPHY..............................Monday thru Friday EVENING HOURS NOW AVAILABLE..............Mon., Tues & Thurs.

MOBILE NUC MED.........................................Feb. 7 & 21 .

PT/OT......................................Mon.-Fri........642-2179 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.............................642-2045 Judith Benson, Psych ARNP Nancy Cyr LISW, Amy Jonas,, LISW

Neighbors Winter fun exhibit on display at MCC

Winter Fun opened at the Moorhead Cultural Center Jan. 14 and will close Feb. 27. Displays of winter activities are included in this exhibit. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday or by appointment by calling 712-866-5017 or Carolyn Archer at 712-886-5415.

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Small business workshop Feb. 22 A one-time comprehensive workshop for those interested in starting a small business will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 22 in Missouri Valley. Call 712256-6552 or e-mail ctrost@iwcc.edu, to register or for more information on location of classes.

There is a $20 registration

fee. Other classes are scheduled on the Iowa Western Community College campus, Harlan, Glenwood, Sidney, Clarinda, Shenandoah and Atlantic.

Sponsored by the Iowa Western Entrepreneurial Center and Small Business Development Center.

Sorghum Checkoff The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized procedures for the upcoming referendum on the continuation of the sorghum check off program and has announced the dates it will be conduced.

For the program to continue, the sorghum promotion, research and information order requires a referendum be conducted no later than three years after the start of assessments, which began July 1, 2008. The order requires a simple majority vote in the referendum for the program to continue.

USDA will conduct the referendum Feb. 1-28 at local Farm Service Agency offices for producers and the agricultural marketing service office, referenced below, for importers. Ballots may be obtained in person, by mail or facsimile at county FSA offices or via the Internet at www.ams.usda.gov/sorghumpage.

Any eligible person engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2010 is eligible to participate. Individuals are required to provide documentation, such as a sales receipt or remittance form that shows they engaged in the production or importation of sorghum.

For more information contact Kenneth Payne, Chief, marketing program, livestock and seed program, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0251; by calling 202-720-1115; or faxing 202-720-1125.

The list of Lo-Ma elementary students in grades three through six earning second quarter P.R.I.D.E. awards was recently announced.

Students named to the list include: Third grade: Chase Bucksbee, Seth Christiansen, Olivia Diggins, Joshua Dobbs, Megan Dunn, Zoe Fiddelke, Alexandrea Fields, Trevor Guyett, Adam Haner, Colton Hanlon, Kael Hartwig, Madison Hogan, Jaice Johnsen, Nellie Johnston, Cody Jones, Kaleb King, Violet Lapke, Christian Leonard, Elijah Marcum, Alyvia Meeker, Madison Mether, Joel Meyer, Kylie Morrison, Jarus Perelman, Sabrina Reisz, Reanna Rife, Misty Rose, Abigail Rosengren, Clayton Ross, Taylor Sporrer, Olivia Springhower, Kelsie Stevens, Zoey Swanger, Ramie Vaughn, Heidi Wakehouse, Gabriel Walski, Lili Wills, Joslyn Woosley.

Fourth grade: Isabelle Alvis, Garrett Anderson, Alexis Christians, Johnathan Clark, Robert Davies, Jacob Fiddelke, Abigale Godden, Keirstin Harkleroad, Alivia Hedger,

Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Feb. 9 Harrison County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instructional Course for commercial pesticide applicators Feb. 9. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environment program.

The local attendance site is the Harrison County Extension Office, 304 E. Seventh St., Logan. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 911:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the Harrison County Extension office by phoning 6442105.

The course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10. Topics to be covered include protecting groundwater and other nontarget sites, phytotoxicity, pesticide stewardship, pests and pest management.

Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units in Soil and Water Management and Pest Management will be offered at this program. Please bring your CCA number if interested.

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

involved with your estate plans, you will have legal, tax and investment considerations to deal with — so you’ll want all your legal, tax and financial advisors working together toward your ultimate objectives.

• Executing your strategy — Whether a quarterback hands off the football or throws a pass, he is attempting to follow his team’s game plan, or strategy. And your financial advisor, as your quarterback, will help you execute the right game strategy to attain your own objectives. For starters, your financial advisor will ask questions such as these: Do you have a retirement plan in place? If so, is it appropriate for your needs?

Do you have the right types and amounts of business insurance? Have you considered business succession strategies? Once your financial advisor knows the answer to these questions, he or she can then help you implement your overall strategy through the use of suitable products and services.

• Adjusting your “plays”— When a quarterback sees something he doesn’t like, such as a last-minute change in the opposing team’s defense, he may call an “audible” to adjust his team’s designed play. Similarly, your

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Second quarter P.R.I.D.E. awards Area college

Business Owners Need Their Own “Quarterback” Unless you’ve been cut off from every source of media, not to mention all human contact, you’re aware that the Super Bowl is fast approaching. If you’re a football fan, you’re probably eager to watch the game featuring this year’s best teams. And if you’re a business owner, you can learn a lot from how Super Bowl teams are put together.

One thing that virtually all Super Bowl teams share is a stellar quarterback — someone who drives his team with skill, agility and vision. These same qualities can be found in a qualified, experienced financial professional — someone who can act as your “quarterback” and help you reach your goals.

What sorts of guidance might you get from your “quarterback”? Here are some possibilities: • Coordinating your “team” — A Super Bowl-caliber quarterback obviously is adept at getting everyone on the offense to play well together.

And as a business owner, you, too, may need to get your own “team” up and running.

Specifically, you may well need to use both an attorney and a tax professional to help you take care of various aspects of your business. Your financial advisor can help coordinate their services.. For example, if your business is

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financial advisor, upon identifying obstacles to your success, may recommend changes to your “plays” — the individual actions that make up your overall financial strategy. To illustrate: After reviewing the progress you’re making toward the retirement lifestyle you seek , your financial advisor determines that your retirement plan — e.g., your owner-only 401(k), SEPIRA, SIMPLE IRA or whatever plan you’ve chosen — is underfunded, contains a high percentage of conservative investments, and may need potential growth opportunities.. Consequently, your financial advisor may help you decide it's time for an "audible" – in other words, it's time to re-evaluate so you may consider adjusting your contribution level and investment mix.

A Super Bowl team needs a good quarterback — and so does your business.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Sawyer Johnson, Chloey Johnston, Chase Maguire, Isaac Maurice, Brianna Mausbach, Aaron Michael, Kaitlyn Morrison, Chloe Morse, Brandon Nelson, Beau Peschel, Rachel Pitt, Sidney Pitt, Grace Powell, Joel Richardson, Ryan Filey, Elizabeth Roden, Mason Rosengren, Alex Shook, Andrew Skeen, Matthew Soetmelk, Joshua Stueve, Trevor Wills, Wyatt Wohlers, Weston Worley, Austin Zaiser.

Fifth grade: Payton Armstrong, Alexa Beers, Zachary Blum, Austin Bonham, Reece Bradshaw, Abbie Carlson, Brianna Cooper, Kaitlin Diggins, Hayden Doiel, Dakota Earlywine, Delaney Ettleman, Victoria Fanning, Alexis Fender, Kennedy Gochenour, Bennett Hennessy, Nicolas Hiller, Bergan Johnsen, Julianna King, Olivia Lapke, Aiyana Mahoney, Tre’ Martin, Sydni McIntosh, Raanan Meeker, Seth Montanez, Kolby Morrison, William Pitt, Emma Powell, Lyndsie Powell, Alaina Pruitt, Emily Readman, Jayden Rosengren, Nolan Rosengren, Austin Seguin,

Brendan Sieck, Jacob Small, Sars Smith, Tanner Stevens, Kylan Straight, Jennifer Stueve, Garret Thompson, Ethan Walski, Megan Wilson, Wyatt Worley, Austin Yost.

Sixth grade: Shelby Buffum, Alexandra Butterfield, Mackenzie Christensen, Hailey Clark, Kimberly Craft, Daniella Dobbs, Gracie Fisher, Kristin Foreman, Danielle Gochenour, Austin Haner, Chloe Hansen, Caleb Hildreth, Devin Holcomb, Drake Johnsen, William Kowalk, Megan Lorentzen, Joy Marcum, Jessica Martin, Shance McGrew, Connor Morris, Gina Nield, Obed Orozco, Jenna Peschel, Cheyenne Reynek, Rachel Steuve, Wyatt Wakehouse, Bradyn Wilson.

The following students have earned the P.R.I.D.E. award for improving their rade point averages for the second quarter: Third grade: Paige Lease, Lucas Pickle, Macie Hiller.

Fourth grade: Dominick Allen, Lawrence Hoffman, Cassi Downey, Reis Meeker, Alexis Riley.

Sixth grade: Kristian Mensching and Skyler Monico.

Free tax services Free tax preparation services will be available in southwest Iowa for low and moderate income families as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program sponsored by the Southwest Iowa Making Connections program. For more information or to make an appointment at the Logan location, call the Harrison County Extension Office at 6442105.

Residents in Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Rural Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, Page and Taylor Counties are eligible to participate. Other tax sites are available in Harlan, Atlantic, Glenwood, Malvern, Red Oak, Shenandoah and Clarinda.

Services will be provided by IRS trained volunteers who will utilize the Tax Wise software to complete returns. Only basic Federal and Iowa returns will be processed including Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. Most returns will be electronically filed and to speed up the return process participants are encouraged to have a savings or bank account, although it is not required.

Spaces and times are limited, available on a first come, first serve basis and are open to low and moderate income families. For example, yearly income should be less than $34,340 for a family of three , less than $41,300 for a family of four, less than $48,260 for a family of five, etc.

Low and moderate income families are encouraged to take advantage of these free tax services and not be tempted by advertisements for “fast cash refunds,” “express money” or “instant refunds,” that offer a refund in a just or day or two or on the spot. Most of these offers are really loans; Refund Anticipation Loans where you borrow against your own tax refund money. RAL’s are expensive with loan fees ranging from $30 to $90, which translates into an annual percentage rate of 60 percent to 700 percent.

Here how it works. For a tax refund of $2,000, you might pay $75 as a RAL loan fee, $40 for an electronic filing fee and $100 for tax preparation. This totals $215 or over 10 percent of the tax refund which could translate into an APR of 142 percent.

So to save at tax time take advantage of free tax preparation services such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. In southwest Iowa the Making Connections program is sponsoring VITA sites in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, Boost4Families, ISU Extension, Iowa Dept of Human Services, West Central Development Corporation, Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development and Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. Financial support is provided by the Institute for Social and Economic Development and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

students named to Dean’s Lists

Several area students have been named to the dean’s list at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.

They include: Dustin Killpack, a senior from Logan. Killpack received a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

Tyler Rosengren, a freshman from Logan.

Brittney Donn, a junior from Woodbine.

Clark Kuhns, a sophomore from Little Sioux.

Area students named to the Buena Vista University graduate and professional studies dean’s list include: Heather Fiddelke, Logan, attends the Council Bluffs location.

She received a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Kylie Harris, Woodbine, attends the Council Bluffs location.

Laurel Maguire, Modale, attends the Council Bluffs location and received a perfect 4.0 grade point.

Amber Tracy, Missouri Valley, attends the Council Bluffs location.

Katelyn (Kline) Oberbroeckling and Nicole Klingbeil, both of Logan, have been named to the fall dean’s list at Iowa State University. To be included on the list students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The following students from this area have been named to the dean’s list at Creighton University for the 2010-11 academic year.

Amanda Hinkel, Logan, a senior nursing student.

Jacob Branstetter, Magnolia, a junior nursing student.

Brittany McDunn, Missouri Valley, a fourth year pharmacy and health professionals student.

Kelsey Miller, Missouri Valley, a freshman arts and sciences student.

Full time students who earn a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the dean’s honor roll.

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USDA announces dates for sorghum referendum Donates to Locks of Love The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized procedures for the upcoming referendum on the continuation of the sorghum check off program and has announced the dates it will be conduced.

For the program to continue, the sorghum promotion, research and information order requires a referendum be conduct-

ed no later than three years after the start of assessments, which began July 1, 2008. The order requires a simple majority vote in the referendum for the program to continue.

USDA will conduct the referendum Feb. 1-28 at local Farm Service Agency offices for producers and the agricultural marketing service office, referenced below, for importers.

Ballots may be obtained in person, by mail or facsimile at county FSA offices or via the Internet at www.ams.usda.gov/sorgh umpage.

Any eligible person engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2010 is eligible to participate. Individuals are required to provide documentation, such as a sales

receipt or remittance form, that shows they engaged in the production or importation of sorghum.

For more information contact Kenneth Payne, chief marketing program, livestock and seed program, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0251; call 202-7201115; or fax 202-7201125.

LO-MA JUNIOR HIGH BOYS

Jackie Peterson of Logan recently made a donation to the Locks of Love organization. Peterson said she has been affected by the many people around her that have faced cancer, including several relatives. She tried to help by spending time with them while they recovered but just didn’t feel she was doing enough. She decided to grow her hair in order to donate to Locks of Love. The non-profit organization provides hairpieces to children under age 21 in the United States and Canada that are suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Donated hair is made into high quality hair prosthetics.

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Members of Lo-Ma’s junior high boys basketball team include, in front from the left, Noah Mitchell, Robert Perkins, Tommy Fender, Tyler Clark, Geoff Smith, Riley Wholers; second row, Jarek Richardson, Justin Thomas, Cole Royer, Ty Pitt, Luke Worley, Christian Jensen; back row, Brett Rosengren, Tristin Wilson, Seth Smith, Joe Small, Gage LaFleur and Dillon Bonham.

Photo: Sophia Johnsen

Junior high wrestlers opened their season Jan. 20 The Lo-Ma Junior High wrestlers opened their season in flashy fashion in a home dual meet Jan. 20.

They recorded 43 victories with only 17 losses.

Of the 43 wins, 36 were by pin. Not only did the young panthers wrestle flashy, but the new singlets purchased by the school and Lo-Ma Booster Club added some flash to their appearance as well.

Lo-Ma outscored Missouri Valley 54-18,

Woodbine 43-12 and Glenwood 114-56. The Lo-Ma Junior High are strong in numbers as well, with 11 seventh graders and 17 eighth graders making up the squad. LoMa had 13 wrestlers go unbeaten in this weeks dual meet action. Gabe Holben and Wyatt Oviatt went 3-0 with three pins.

River Meeker and Tyler Coffin went 3-0 with two pins.

Dillon Knudsn, Jacob

Stueve, Dillon Bonham and Wayne Wakehouse were 2-0 with two pins.

Riley Wohlers, Kaleb Reynek, Brady Charbonneau and Drake Cohrs were all 2-0 with one pin.

Colton Fisher went 1-0 by pinning his opponent.

Wrestlers with two wins and one loss at the meet were Jason Yost, Seth Smith, Christian Jensen and Jameson Muxfeldt. Morgan Melby,

Cole Royer Jerek Richardson, Jack Forsen, Zach Stewart and Gage Lefluer each one one match and lost one.

Zane Oloff, Alex Pirolo, James Billmeier, Cameron Waldron and Colton Small also wrestle for the young Panthers.

Lo-Ma wrestled at Woodbine on Jan. 27 and Lewis Central on Feb. 1 and the next home meet will be Feb. 7 against Denison and Underwood.

Legislators field questions at Kiwanis/Chamber coffee Jan. 29 More than 35 people attended the legislative coffee Jan. 29 sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club and Chamber. A wide range of topics were discussed with Senator Jim Seymour and Representative Matt Windschitl both fielding a number of questions.

Seymour commented that in Des Moines, “It’s a new day - things are developing.

We could break a record this year on the number of bills filed.” Windschitl stated “We have set a phenomenal pace to get things done. It’s time to cut back state government and get back to the essentials.”

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Kirk Kersetn For the Herald-Observer Eight Lo-Ma Panther wrestlers won 30 or 34 matches Jan. 22 at the North tournament.

Twenty-four of the 30 wins were by pin. Five of the eight finished as tournament champions, two were second and one third.

Brandon Buffum, Brock Myers, Grant Whisney, Curtis Hazen and Jordan Muxfeldt were the five champions. Buffum finished in first place with two pins over a Lewis Central wrestler. Myers pinned two wrestlers from Sergeant Bluff and one from Norfolk, Neb. He also decisioned wrestlers from Norfolk and Maple Valley. Whisney pinned two from Sergeant Bluff, one from Maple Valley and one from Sioux City East.

Whisney also beat a wrestler from Sioux City North 14-9. Hazen finished with four first period

pins. He pinned wrestlers from Sioux City West, Lewis Central, Maple Valley and Norfolk.

Muxfeldt had three pins and a 6-4 sudden victory win over a Sioux City North wrestler. Muxfeldt pinned wrestlers from Norfolk, Lawton-Bronson and Lewis Central.

Jacob Decker and Joe Graf both finished in second place. Decker finished with four pins over wrestlers from Lewis Central, Sioux City East, Sioux City West and Maple Valley and his only loss was to a Sioux City North wrestler. Graf pinned wrestlers from Lewis Central and Lawton-Bronson and decisioned the Sioux City West wrestler 6-2. Tanner Winther finished in third place. Winther had two pins over Sergeant Bluff wrestlers and a 12-3 major decision over a Sioux City North wrestler. All eight wrestled extremely well all day.

Student of the Week

Quiz bowl team to compete Feb. 20th in Morningside College tournament Quiz bowl teams from 16 high schools, including Logan-Magnolia, in Iowa and Nebraska will compete for championship honors in the Morningside College Quiz Bowl Tournament that will be broadcast on KCAU-TV in Sioux City beginning at 11 a.m., Feb. 6.

Logan-Magnolia will compete against Sioux City North on Feb. 20.

The 15 weeks of broadcast contests will culminate with a championship game at 11 a.m., May 22. Sixteen schools won their way to the televised rounds after competing Jan. 15 on the Morningside Campus in a preliminary tournament

JV Panther grapplers earn 30 pins at Sioux City North JV tourney Jan. 22

that involved quiz bowl teams from 22 high schools. Other quiz bowl teams that have qualified for the broadcast competitions and broadcast dates are: Maple Valley and Anthon-Oto and Ridge view High School, Feb. 6; Estherville Lincoln Central and Unity Christian, Feb. 13; LeMars and Spirit Lake, Feb. 27; Norfolk and Sioux City East, March 13; Sioux City West and Westwood, March 20; Sergeant BluffLuton and MOC-Floyd Valley, March 27; WisnerPilger and West PointBeemer, April 3.

Each 30-minute quiz bowl broadcast on KCAUTV will feature two teams

vying for points by correctly answering questions that range over the entire spectrum of a high school curriculum and current events. Winning teams from the eight weeks of first-round competitions will move on to play in

four weeks of quarter-final contests. Two weeks of semi-final competition lead to the championship game May 22.

All of the quiz bowl contests are taped in television studios on the Morningside College campus.

HARRISON MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

312 E. 7th-Logan, IA 51546 ■ Phone 644-2710 Pam Parsons, Paula Stueve, Peggy Sieleman Serving the Area Since 1887 I’d like to nominate Dillon Miller. I have Dillon in Advanced PE and he is my 2nd hour work study.

Dillon works hard every day in class and really helps me set up for PE classes. Kevin Patterson Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

Dillon Miller Senior

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

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Obituary MARGARET FISHER A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Fisher

was held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Logan.

The celebrant was

Reverend Michael Berner.

Musician was Becky Loftus with special selections “Be Not Afraid” and

“On Eagles Wings.”

Margaret Mary (Spracklin) Fisher was born Feb. 28, 1924, to Elmer and Ellen (Bendon) Spracklin in Portsmouth.

She was raised in the Portsmouth area and attended Portsmouth Catholic School there.

Margaret married Donald Peterson on Jan. 21, 1943 and they lived near Pisgah.

The couple was blessed with two children. Donald died in 1975. Margaret married George Elmer Fisher on May 26, 1979.

The couple moved into Magnolia in the early 1980’s. Margaret became a resident of Westmont Care Center on July 8, 2008.

Margaret was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards and was a mem-

ber of the Hi-Lo Card Club. She was also a member of the Birthday Club.

Margaret enjoyed taking care of elderly people in their homes and she volunteered at the food pantry.

Margaret died on Jan. 26, 2011 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 29 days.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Donald Peterson in 1975 and Elmer Fisher in November of 2010; son, Teddy Peterson in 1952; two brothers, John and Max Spracklin; two sisters, Ruth Ditzler and Irene Pitt; and granddaughter Susan Huff. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (Gary) Small of Mondamin; two

step-sons, Tom (Cynthia) Fisher of San Diego, Calif., Tim Fisher of Logan; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one greatgreat grandson; three step grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren; brother, Donald (Delores) Spracklin of Valley, Neb.; sister Frances Elias of Des Moines; special niece, Marge (Roger) Carrigan of Persia; special step nieces, Jane (Eugene) Michael and Deb McFee of Magnolia; many other relatives and friends.

Burial was in the Logan Cemetery in Logan.

Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements.

Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal St. • Woodbine www.foutsfuneralhome.com Ph: 712-647-2221

New arrivals Ada Bosworth born Dec. 22 Michael and Donis Bosworth announce the birth of their daughter Ada Elizabeth Bosworth born Dec. 22, 2010 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Ada weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She joins a sister Mavin, 20 months old.

Grandparents are Tedd and Jessica Bosworth of Logan, Jack and Charlotte Smith of Denison.

Great grandparents are Leroy “Boz” and Ardithe Bosworth of Logan, Russell and Jenna Shreeves of Turin and Glenda Chatburn of Denison.

Briley Bosworth born Oct. 15 Mark and Dusti Bosworth announce the birth of their daughter Briley Sha Bosworth.

Briley was born Oct. 15, 2010 at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Tedd and Jessica Bosworth of Logan, Sheryl Foland of Logan and Gary Foland of Peotone, Ill. Great grandparents are Leroy “Boz” and Ardithe Bosworth of Logan, Russell and Jenna Shreeves of Turin and Nina Foland of Magnolia.

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

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

712-644-2710

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.

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

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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

217 East Seventh St. Logan, IA 712-644-2234 Serving Western Iowa since 1988

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

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

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.

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Valentine’s VALENTINE’S DAY: Mon., Feb. 14

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February 2, 2011

Celebrating a sweet treat Valentine’s Day classic Valentine's Day and chocolate seem synonymous, but another confection rules the roost come the day of love.

Since 1902, NECCO Sweethearts Conversation Hearts have played a pivotal role on Valentine's Day. The concept for these sentiment-reading candies came during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. During that time, mottos were all the rage. Other candies were produced with mottos printed on paper rolled up inside of the candy. But until this point there were no candies with the words were printed directly on the confection.

In the 1860s, Daniel Chase, the brother of NECCO founder Oliver Chase, began printing sayings directly on candy using experimental methods. Eventually the candy hearts became a coveted

Valentine's Day tradition.

Sweethearts have featured different sayings throughout the years, and starting in the 1990's, began higher-tech phrases, such as "Fax Me" and "E-mail Me." In 2009, the company asked the American public to tell how they express feelings of affection. The 2010 series of Sweethearts featured customer-provided sayings and bright, bold colors. The candies also were revamped to be softer and more enjoyable to eat.

The entire production of Sweethearts is available for a limited time and usually sells out in a matter of weeks. Those who love the candies better act fast to secure their sweets for this season.

To learn more about Sweethearts Conversation Hearts and fun recipe ideas, visit www.mysweethearts.com.

Did you know ....

Cupid, the winged cherub who aims his arrows at would-be lovers, is the son of what Roman god? a. Jupiter b. Penelope c. Venus d. Zeus c. Venus

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Many early Christian martyrs were named Valentine, which can make it confusing when trying to figure out just who is being honored on Valentine's Day. While there might be many martyrs named Valentine, the two honored on Valentine's Day are Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni. The former was a Roman priest who was martyred in roughly 269 AD, while the latter was bishop of what is now Terni who was martyred in 197 AD. It was not until the 14th century that any of today's popular romantic elements began to take shape when celebrating Valentine's Day. As a result of those new developments, the distinctions between Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni were gradually lost, eventually prompting the feast of St. Valentine on February 14 to be removed from the General Roman Calendar in 1969.

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Logan Herald-Observer February 2, 2011

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How Deep Will It Get? Make Your Prediction for a chance to WIN An EDEN PURE INFRAFRED HEATER From Logan-Do-It-Best or $10000 in Logan or Woodbine Bucks How Deep Will It Get? in Logan, IA (entry form) Snowfall inches between December 22, 2010 & March 31, 2011 Name:

Address:

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Total inches of Snowfall:

Entry Deadline, February 9, 2011 by 5 p.m.

Predict the total amount of snowfall in inches as measured by the National Weather Service for Logan, Iowa from December 22, 2010 through March 31, 2011 to enter the “How Deep will It Get?” contest.

The entry with the closest prediction will win an Eden Pure infrared heater value of $299.00 courtesy of Logan-Do-It-Best. The winner may choose to take $100.00 in Logan or Woodbine Dollars instead of the heater.

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Entry deadline for the “How Deep Will It Get?” contest is 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Drop off your entry form at The Logan Herald-Observer office or Woodbine Twiner Office or mail to: The Woodbine Twiner, “How Deep Will It Get?” contest, P O Box 16, Woodbine, IA 51579.

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER

OFFICIAL RULES No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Official entry forms are printed in the Logan Herald-Observer and The Woodbine Twiner. Only these forms will be permitted. No electronic duplication of these forms will be allowed. One entry per person. Entry forms must be turned in at The Logan HeraldObserver or Woodbine Twiner office before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 9, 2011. The winner shall be the person who correctly predicts on the Entry Form the total snowfall from December 22, 2010 through March 31, 2011 in Logan, IA. The total snowfall will be determined by the National Weather Service Station responsible for Logan, IA. The prize shall be subject to such additional terms, conditions and restrictions (including but not limited to, expiration dates.) In the event of a tie, a random drawing will be held at the Woodbine Twiner office. The prize will consist of an Eden Pure infrared heater valued at $299.00 or they may choose $100.00 in Logan or Woodbine Dollars. The winner will be notified promptly after the drawing. Employees and family members of The Logan Herald-Observer and The Woodbine Twiner are not eligible for this contest.

Copies of the official rules are available at the offices of The Woodbine Twiner and Logan Herald Observer.

“How Deep Will it Get?”

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Legals

February 2, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 436 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LOGAN, IOWA, 2000, BY AMENDING THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SIDEWALK STANDARDS. Be it Enacted by the City Council of the City of Logan, Iowa: SECTION 1. SUBSECTION MODIFIED. Subsection 11 of Section 136.08 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Logan, Iowa, 2000, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 11. Curb ramps and sloped areas for persons with disabilities. If a street, road or highway is newly built or reconstructed, a curb ramp or sloped area shall be constructed or installed at each intersection of the street, road, or highway with a sidewalk or path. If a sidewalk or path is newly built or reconstructed, a curb ramp or sloped area shall be constructed or installed at each intersection of the sidewalk or path with a street, highway or road. Curb ramps and sloped areas that are required pursuant to this subsection shall be constructed or installed in compliance with applicable Federal requirements adopted in accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, including (but not limited to) the guidelines issued by the Federal Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 216C.9) SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the council on the 24th day of January, 2011, and approved this 24th day of January, 2011.

Randy Fetter Mayor Attest: Nedra Fliehe City Clerk 5-1

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

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

This sale not subject to redemption.

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

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

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

20.79 feet; thence N 26 degrees 40’ 43” W for 79.02 feet; thence N 80 degrees 55’ 54” W for 368.87 feet; thence S 00 degrees 07’ 34” W for 238.53 feet along the West line of said Southwest Quarter to the Point of Beginning. Containing 2.011 acres, more or less, of which 0.179 are in County Road right-of-way.

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

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

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

elecom.net ATTORNEY FOR COMMUNITY BANK 3-3

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Magnolia Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Magnolia, Iowa will conduct a public hearing on February 16, 2011 at 6:00 o’clock p.m. (local time) in the Magnolia City Hall, to receive comments on the following item: Fiscal Year 2012 budget Any and all residents and interested property owners are invited and encouraged to attend this hearing at the time and place mentioned above and to submit comments either orally, in writing or both. For further information please contact the Magnolia Mayor, City Clerk or Council Members.

Susanne Vokt, City Clerk 5-1

PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY PAYROLL 01/01/2010 TO 12/31/2010 Betty J. Abrams............$44,208.68 David L. Albers...............41,157.88 Dennis Alvis ...................56,798.00 Judy Alvis.......................35,389.11 Arlyn Anderson .....................50.00 Betty Anderson .....................75.00 Vicki Argotsinger ............48,303.44 Larry Armstrong .............38,388.69 Lowell Arps ...........................75.00 Kathy Baer .....................51,252.48 Lance Baldwin.....................125.00 Connie Ball..........................100.00 Joseph Ball .........................100.00 Gary Barrineau ................4,038.45 Roger Barry ........................100.00 Kent Beebe ...........................75.00 Ronald Bell.....................61,593.42 Connie Betts ..................39,263.88 Tonia Birks .....................10,592.91 Dale Black...........................551.25 Susan Bonham ..............51,984.30 Patty Booher ..................11,307.39 Charlene Branstetter......38,210.34 Dawn Brewer....................4,410.00 Nicholas Burkhart ..........37,345.54 Jeremy Butrick ...............49,619.00 Mark Carrigan ................39,392.95 Nicole Carritt ..................50,319.56 Lloyd Cartmill .................35,583.92 Lowell Chapman ...................50.00 Donas Charbonneau........2,402.32 Kayleen Chase.................8,291.36 Frances Churchill .............3,774.78 James Clark Jr. ..............37,442.35 Jeffrey Clark..........................25.00 Dallas Clemens..............50,947.58 Nicholas Cleveland .............285.00 David Cohrs ...................50,078.56 Mary Collins ...................30,360.44 Timothy Collison ............37,288.67 Susan Corrin ..................17,334.37 Kim Crispin ....................36,946.74 Gary Dickinson .....................25.00 Lynn Dickinson......................75.00 Sandra Dickman ............16,680.33 Kathy Dirks.....................38,230.88 Denise Dobbs ................40,286.00 Brandon Doiel ................51.271.12 Patrick Dubas.................29,673.48 Matthew Earlywine................50.00 Steven Earlywine ...........41,797.35 Heather Edney .................3,258.26 Myrna Ehlert .........................50.00 Linda Faylor ...................32,202.95 Timothy Faylor................38,893.39 Mark Flint ..............................75.00 Julie Florian....................33,474.88 Phyllis Fouts...................37,780.71 Nancy Frazier.................37,732.90 Judson Frisk...................30,484.54 Lary Gaver ..........................237.00 Susan Gilfillan .......................75.00 Reanna Gochenour........14,949.95 Paula Greene .................40,771.92 Ronald Greenwood ..........1,968.17 Michael Hack ......................125.00 Renee Hack ...................37,038.32

Michael Haggerty.............3,955.86 Carl Hall .........................40,938.18 Gary Hall.............................100.00 Robert Hall............................25.00 Darrell Hansen ....................237.00 Russell Hansen.....................50.00 Dedra Hatcher................20,414.20 Patricia Hazen................28,725.84 Carla Head.....................23,291.32 Brian Heffernan..............53,684.80 Margie Heffernan .............9,336.27 Hester Heim .....................3,282.80 Jay Heim .............................115.00 Rene Hiller .....................32,001.34 Robert Hodge .....................100.00 James Houston .....................25.00 Chris Hussing ................40,157.24 Eugene Jacobsen ...............371.00 Jeanette Jensen.............25,672.96 Neil Jensen .........................192.00 Randy Jensen ................50,438.86 Calvin Johnsen .....................75.00 Charles Johnsen ............39,092.84 Juanita Johnsen...............2,908.76 Nick Johnsen .................37,942.38 Thelma Johnsen ...................75.00 Christina Johnson ..........32,485.76 Craig Kelley.........................150.00 Patricia Kelley ................38,210.32 Marilyn Kepford .....................75.00 Jeffrey Killpack ...............50,868.64 Kevin Killpack......................442.00 Jodi King ........................32,731.07 Larry King ......................27,349.09 Renee King ....................38,396.53 Duane Klein ..........................75.00 Lynn Kline ...........................115.00 Garrett Klutts..................42,077.25 Doyle Knadle.......................255.00 Jason Knickman.............50,330.39 Ronald Koenig ......................75.00 Russell Lawrenson................50.00 Connie Leighton....................75.00 Elizabeth Lenz ...............35,605.78 Clarence Leonard .................50.00 Marvin Leonard..............38,287.60 Gary Lewis ............................50.00 Kyle Lindberg ...................1,048.58 Kathy Lundergard ..........31,125.44 Mary Lyman ..........................75.00 Larry Maguire........................75.00 Daniel Marquardt ...........40,990.50 Danny Mathison ..................150.00 Reid Matthies ...................3,900.00 Teresa McCandless .......47,814.84 Kenneth McIntosh .................75.00 Richard McIntosh ................175.00 Diane Meeker.................32,229.79 Gay Melby ......................45,382.53 Tabitha Melby.................32,686.32 Curtis Mether ........................50.00 Cheryl Meyer..................44,019.84 Carl Michael .....................5,845.00 Kathleen Mickey.............39,878.78 Galen Mikels ..................32,202.95 Leonard Miller .......................75.00 John Mock......................21,928.80 Solomon Mohn...............36,182.96 Carrie Montanez .................932.88 Harold Muell..........................50.00 Sheila Muldoon ..............31,257.96 Jennifer Mumm ..............57,115.86 Randy Muxfeldt ..............40,060.77 Scott Nelson...................45,638.60 Richard Newsland..........40,810.40 Tom Niedermyer.............39,595.17 Richard Ohl Jr. ...............39,595.17 Richard Ohl Sr. ..............39,092.81 Dennis Oliver ........................25.00 Larry Oliver ....................44,012.84 Warren Oliver ........................50.00 Michael Olmstead ..........37.612.91 Terry Oloff ......................38,703.85 Lyla Olson ...........................100.00 Dane Pape ..........................463.75 Kristina Pauley ...............45,560.80 James Pelton .................40,979.93 Michael Perkins.....................75.00 Kathleen Peterson .........32,057.46 Pearl Pinkham................16,136.89 Floyd Pitt ........................28,449.84 Fred Pitt .........................41,844.95 Matt Pitt..........................42,550.34 Melvin Pitt ......................32,202.95 Edwin Placek .................33,793.67 Jams Rains ...........................25.00 Clifford Raper...................7,221.02 Kristine Rife....................37,704.42 Tom Robbins ..................60,246.02 Rolland Roberts ..................261.00 Donald Rodasky..................420.00 David Roden ..................39,417.81 Jodi Roden.....................14,217.42 Royl Roden .........................150.00 Sandra Royer .................39,103.98 Milo Roffcorn.........................75.00 Thomas Schafer...............1,089.00 Patrick Sears..................62,518.44 Rhonda Sears ..................4,621.88 Peggy Shearer ....................150.00 Ricky Shearer .....................150.00 John Shelton ..................22,567.93 Julie Shelton .........................50.00 Shirley Sigler....................1,640.07 Nancy Sipple.........................25.00 Marty Skinner...................3,974.40 Robert Smith..................27,910.14 Dwight Spooner ....................50.00 Timothy Sproul...............78,647.72 Betty Stamp ..........................75.00 Lynn Stamp...........................75.00 Carroll Stephens ............48,352.66 Michael Stolz.........................75.00 JT Stoner .....................146,096.06 Jolyne Strachan ..................905.26 Jay Straight ..........................25.00 Linda Stueve ..................32,321.76 John Sullivan.........................25.00 Connie Surber................16,402.53 Jacquelyn Swearingen.....3,435.33 Lloyd Swift.............................75.00 Diane Tedford.................31,674.93 Lorie Thompson .............49,263.32 Christian Thoms.............39,592.83 Ruth Utman...........................50.00 Walter Utman ........................50.00 Louis Valles ....................18,417.72 Byron Vennink ................40,587.52 Kandice Wallis................10,610.94 Sherrill Webb..................33,737.88 Gary Wenninghoff ..........10,558.32 Ashley West .....................5,384.61 Janet Wilderdyke..............4,182.30 Bruce Williams ...............39,047.80 David Willis.......................3,179.52 Brian Winchester............37,478.67 Linda Winchester ................788.40 Gail Witt ................................75.00 Caleb Wohlers................22,742.75 Michael Wohlers.............37,416.94 Ryan Wohlers.................39,842.82 Sherry Wohlers ..............32,202.95 Marianne Woodard.........39,862.44 Jeremy Yost......................6,341.25 Randy Zacharias...................75.00 Mark Zack ......................37,589.19 GRAND TOTAL .........4,736,353.04 TYPE OF PAY Salary........................3,016,396.33 Regular .....................1,478,777.82 Overtime ........................40,108.38 Double Time.................................0 Alternate Pay .................73,222.71 Other Earnings...............58,448.53 Longevity Pay...............................0 Earnings No IPERS .......69,399.27 Taxable Noncash .........................0 5-1

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 437 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LOGAN, IOWA, 2000, BY

AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Be it Enacted by the City Council of the City of Logan, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 62.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Logan, Iowa, 2000, is amended as follows: 62.01 VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS. Any person who willfully fails or refuses to comply with any lawful order of a peace officer or direction of a fire department officer during a fire, or who fails to abide by the applicable provisions of the following Iowa statutory laws relating to motor vehicles and the statutory law of the road is in violation of this section. These sections of the Code of Iowa are adopted by reference and area as follows: Section 321.276 – Use of electronic communication device while driving; text messaging. A new section has been added prohibiting text messaging while driving. (Note: This bill preempts city ordinances regarding the use of electronic communication devices by motor vehicle operators, so that the law is implemented uniformly throughout the state.)

Section 321.281 – Actions against bicyclists.

Section 321.32 – Registration card, carried and exhibited; exception.

Section 321.406 – Cowl lighting has been repealed.

SECTION 2 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

“This is a summary of the changes to the ordinance and the entire Ordinance #437 is available at city hall for examination.”

Randy Fetter, Mayor Attest: Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk 5-1

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LOGAN COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2011 At 7:00 pm Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were Council Members Clark, Johnson, Hartwig and Moss.

Council Member Crum was absent.

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

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Clark to approve the agenda. 4 ayes.

Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Moss to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approval of the 1-10-11 regular council meeting, set date of 2-7-11 for the next council meeting, approve claims register and no building permits: 4 ayes.

Item 6 on the agenda was resolution 11-01: A resolution pertaining to policies and procedures as set by the City Council. The first and third Mondays of each month will be the dates of council meetings; designate First National Bank of Logan and Community Bank of Logan as depositories for all municipal funds and securities; name Joe Lauterbach as city attorney; name Chris Hartwig as Mayor Pro-Tem and Elmer Smith as Police Chief and retain all present city employees. Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Clark to approve resolution 11-01. 4 ayes.

Item 7 was Mayor Fetter’s selection of committee members. Fetter reappointed all council members to the same committees as last year.

Item 8 was the renewal of the Class C liquor license and Sunday Sales for Old Theater Restaurant and Lounge. The clerk reported that the dram insurance had not been approved yet. Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Moss to approve the renewal of the Class C liquor license and Sunday Sales for Old Theater Restaurant and Lounge pending approval of the dram insurance. 4 ayes.

Item 9 was ordinance 436: An ordinance amending the code of ordinances by amending provisions pertaining to sidewalk standards.

This amendment to the code was passed by the legislature and recommended that cities also adopt.

The subsection modified pertains to curb ramps and sloped areas for persons with disabilities where new or reconstructed roads are installed. Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Johnson to suspend the rules pertaining to three readings of an ordinance. 4 ayes.

Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Clark to pass through from the 1st to the 3rd and final reading of Ordinance 436: An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the city of Logan, IA, 2000, by amending provisions pertaining to sidewalk standards. 4 ayes.

Item 10 was ordinance 437: An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the city of Logan, IA, 2000, by amending provisions pertaining to traffic regulations. This amendment to the code was passed by the legislature and recommended that cities also adopt.

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Moss to suspend the rules pertaining to three readings of an ordinance. 4 ayes.

Motion was made by Hartwig and seconded by Clark to pass through from the 1st to the 3rd and final reading of Ordinance 437: An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the city of Logan, IA, 2000, by amending provisions pertaining to traffic regulations. 4 ayes.

Chamber update: Hartwig stated the Chamber will be meeting with a representative from Blues Amusements to discuss the upcoming July 4th celebration. The last date to submit nominations for the Pride Awards is Jan. 31.

Citizens questions and comments: None.

Budget Work Session: The Clerk gave the Council a print out with the

preliminary budget numbers in each line item to review. The Council reviewed the budget and the Clerk answered any questions. The Council will make any recommendations or changes they’d like to see at the next council meeting.

AFLAC, AFLAC .................$131.44 Agriland FS, Fuel ...........$1,450.66 First National Bank, Payroll Taxes .........................$2,975.27 Gary Nordby, Snow Removal .......................$280.00 Lois Hall, Contract Service .........................$446.35 Harrison Co. R.E.C., Utilities..........................$279.64 Horizon Equipment, Saw Chain..............................$59.00 Iowa Assoc. of Municipal Util, Training...........................$20.00 Iowa Codification, Inc., 2010 Legislative Update........$300.00 Iowa One Call, Locates.......$25.20 IPERS, Pension .............$3,570.44 Kirkwood Community College Training.........................$155.00 Salvo, Deren, Schenck, Lauterbach, Legal Counsel ........................$418.88 Postmaster, Postage .........$256.00 Principal Life, Life & Disability Ins. ...............................$188.38 Selective Insurance-Flood Flood Insurance ...........$891.00 SLC Pool Consultants, CPO, CEU Class ..............................$85.00 Southwest Iowa Planning Co., Admin Fees Sewer Project .......................$3,635.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Payroll Taxes .........................$1,160.00 TOTAL..........................$16,327.26 Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Johnson to adjourn. 4 ayes.

Randy Fetter, Mayor Nedra Fliehe, City Clerk/Administrator 5-1

PUBLIC NOTICE RFP Notification January 17, 2011 Southwest 8 Senior Services, Inc. is currently soliciting proposals to provide services to individuals age 60 and older and their family caregivers. The Request for Proposals (RFP) being issued on January 17, 2011 is for those agencies who wish to contract with Southwest 8 for any of the home and community based services listed in the proposal. This RFP does not apply to those agencies that wish to have a purchase of service agreement with the agency in FY2012. The notification on those agreements will be issued in March.

Proposals are due back in the Southwest 8 office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

You may download a copy of the RFP on our website, www.southwest8.org. stop by the office at 300 W. Broadway, Suite 240 in Council Bluffs, or phone 712-328-2540 ext.

42 to request a copy be mailed to you.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE Iowa District Court Case #EQCV028945 Special Execution STATE OF IOWA ss.

HARRISON COUNTY PLAINTIFF COMMUNITY BANK VS. DEFENDANT Melissa M. Larson & Spouse of Melissa M. Larson 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 described below: to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is.

OT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (A) IN CONDIT’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA: ALSO A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, BLOCK 1. THENCE NORTH TO THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER, THENCE SOUTHWEST ALONG SAID RIVER TO A POINT WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, THENCE EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2.

THENCE NORTHEAST ALONG THE BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. LOCAL ADDRESS: 93 MULBERRY ST. LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of sale Feb. 25, 2011, time of sale 10:00 a.m. Place of sale Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment amount $81,327.50, costs, $285.00, Accruing costs $75.00 plus sheriff. Interest 6.75% from 11-24-10 on $77,217,378 plus $2212.12.

Dated Dec. 1, 2010 Sheriff Pat Sears Harrison County, Iowa Attorney: Jesse Render 5-2

PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 2, 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: Walter Utman and Mike Johnson.

L16 Reconstruction Tom Stoner, Engineer, discussed the negotiations with a landowner along the L16 reconstruction project. Landowner has a well on the east side of the road. Mr. Stoner said the County has four options: (1) Offer $5,000 to the landowner; (2) Go to Condemnation with the offer of $2,800 to boor a line; (3) County pay for the installation of a new well; and (4) Stop project right before the landowner’s property. On a motion

by King, second by Smith, the Board approved proceeding with option #1 above. If option #1 isn’t accepted, go to option #2 and notify Ass’t County Attorney Judson Frisk

to start scheduling a condemnation hearing. Unanimous approval.

Quarry Road Mr. Stoner said that Gary Hopp was willing to relocate the quarry road using County’s standards and then the County would accept the road into the road system and vacate the previous road. The new road would still be a level B road.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,240.75 was approved on a motion by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

SWIPCO Annual Report BJ Broomfield presented the annual report for SWIPCO. In Harrison County, there were 18 homes helped by the housing fund.

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 December 9, 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 King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Visitor: Walter Utman Upcoming Appointments The Board reviewed and discussed the list of upcoming appointments to various boards and commissions that will have to be made on January 3, 2011. No action taken.

Soldier Valley Drainage District The Board of Supervisors met as Trustees for the Soldier Valley Drainage District along with Ashley West, Attorney, Elizabeth Lenz, Drainage Clerk, and Jodi Caviness from AT & T. Permits were presented by Ms. West for lines owned by AT & T and NuStar that are within the drainage right of way. Ms. West discussed changes that AT & T and NuStar were requesting; some of which she approved and others of which she did not. The Board accepted the changes that were approved b y Ms. West. On a motion

by Smith, second by King, the permits were approved. Unanimous approval.

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 December 16, 2010 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present, except Pitt (due to the school’s late start). The current agenda was approved on a motion by King second by Smith.

Visitor: Walter Utman Seat Belt Resolution A seat belt resolution was presented to the Board. M<ark Warner and Tom Stoner discussed the resolution with the Board. Mr. Stoner requested that “in accordance with State law” be inserted n the resolution. The Board approved the resolution with the additional wording on a motion by King, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $2,289.52 was approved on a motion by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Johnson Farm Asst. County Attorney Judson frisk discussed the Johnson Farm with the Board. There is an interested party in the property. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor board room of the Courthouse in Logan to consider a resolution to convey any interest the County may have in aparcel of land known as the Johnson Farm to the Little Sioux Historic Preservation Association.

The Johnson Farm is located ion part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1881-44 and consists of 2.58 acres more or less. Comments both for and against this conveyance can be submitted in writing to: Harrison County Auditor, 111 N. 2nd Ave., Logan, IA 5146. Oral comments can be given during the public hearing.

Motion to set the public hearing date was made by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Claims Claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Robert V. Smith Chairman Pro-Tem December 23, 2016 Engineer Tom Stoner met with the board for general discussion.

Powley Drainage District A petition requesting a replacement of a damaged tube in the SW SE of Section 1-80-42 was approved by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

Closed Session On a motion by Smith, second by King, the Board entered into closed session under Code of Iowa Section 21.5(1)(c) Roll call vote: King – Aye; Smith – Aye; Pitt – Aye. Motion by Smith, second by King, the Board ended the closed session. Roll call vote: King = Aye, Smith – Aye: PittAye. No action required, With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Smith, second by King.

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Kris Pauley, Deputy Auditor Gaylord Pitt, Chairman 5-1

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Call 712-643-5442 ask for Treva Block, or pick up an applicaton at Community Bank in Dunlap or Logan. Applications need to be returned by

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

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

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

(You must also be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license.) $100.00 hiring bonus (for part time, after 6 months of successful employment).

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

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

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HELP WANTED: Maywood Public Schools is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year for an industrial Technology position.

Please send letter of application, resume and credentials.

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Located 1/2 mile west of I-29 on Highway 30 at the Gift Mall 712-6424443.

LOST LOST: 2 female red heelers about a year old. One with an orange collar with “Beck” written on it and one with a crooked tail. Call 648-2109 or 712216-0652.

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CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: Thank you for the flowers, cards and kindness shown to our family at the death of our mother Carmen Gage. Bill and Pat Gage and family. Deanna and Keith Ulmer and family.

CARD OF THANKS: Thank you for the many acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, prayers, cards, calls, memorial gifts, food and time during Orville’s illness and death. Also to Dr. Vonderfecht and nurses, Pastor Firby, the ladies for the luncheon, and to the men who presented the military service at the cemetery. God Bless.

Kathleen Mensching, Lori & Jim Malone, Jeni & Curt Schulzkump & family.

CARD OF THANKS: The family of Merle Sass would like to Thank everyone for their thoughtfulness at the time of his recent death. He served the public for over 40 years and the outpouring of condolences was very much appreciated. Marjorie Sass, Renee Hack & family, Lynn Sass and family.

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Logan Herald-Observer February 2, 2011

Sports

Lo-Ma wins first round Panthers advance after two rounds of tourney of WVC tournament Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer The first round of the Western Valley Conference tournament got underway with a home game for the Lady Panthers hosting the Bulldogs of Boyer Valley.

Both teams started off sluggish with a first quarter score of 8-5. In the second quarter, the Panthers got on track scoring six points in the first two minutes of play. Then Karen Hutson went coast to coast to fuel a 10-0 Panther run. Lo-Ma held Boyer Valley to single digit scoring in the second quarter. Going into half time the Panthers led the Bulldogs 25-12.

In the first two minutes of the third quarter, Kia Fender sank five of the Panthers seven points to put Lo-Ma up 32-15. By the end of the quarter, LoMa built a comfortable lead of 42-24. The Panthers didn’t let up in the fourth quarter as the Lo-Ma defense held the Bulldogs to seven points.

In the end, the Panthers came out on top 52-31.

Hutson led the Panthers with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Fender and Courtney Oviatt added eight while Carrie

Charbonneau poured in seven points. Ashley Bradshaw had six, followed by Kylee Loftus with five and Macy Cohrs, four.

Jan. 29, the Lady Panthers hit the road to Manning to play the ArWe-Va Rockets in the second round of the Western Valley Conference tourney.

This was the second meeting of the season between the Rockets, ranked third in Class IA, and the Panthers. Attempting to avenge the earlier loss this season to the Rockets, LoMa started the game winning the jump ball. That would be the only advantage the Panthers would see in the first quarter as Ar-We-Va jumped to an early lead with 7-0 run.

The Rockets couldn’t miss the basket as the Panthers struggled to get the ball to the bucket. Lo-Ma fell behind in the first quarter 17-7.

The Panthers had a little more success in the second quarter scoring 15 points, but the Rockets put another 21 points on the board to go into the half, leading Lo-Ma 38-22. Coming out in the third quarter, the Panthers were finally able to slow down the Rocket offense, but struggled to keep the ball as numerous turnover’s kept Lo-Ma on

defense. There were also several opportunities for the Panthers as the hot shooting from Ar-We-Va faded as the game went on and the Panthers were able to get the ball on rebound, but couldn’t capitalize on these opportunities. The third period ended with the Panthers trailing 4833. Lo-Ma continued to chip away at the Rockets lead, even pulling within 11 points. Lo-Ma nearly pulled to within an eight point deficit as Hutson hit a long three, but was called for traveling and negating the bucket. Again the Rockets turned over the ball and kept the Panthers in the game, but Lo-Ma failed to score. The Panthers scored 14 points in the fourth quarter and came up short as Ar-We-Va won 60-47.

“We played three of four quarters tonight, and that simply isn’t good enough against a talented team like the Rockets,” coach Kevin Patterson said.

On the night, the Panthers had seven players scoring, led by Hutson with 19 points; Fender added eight; Oviatt and Cohrs scored five points each; Loftus and Charbonneau contributed four points each and Bradshaw added two.

Eighth Audubon meet win for Lo-Ma Panthers Logan-Magnolia topped the nine teams in the Audubon Invite Jan. 29 landing on top with 270 points, followed by Audubon with 172; St. Albert, 144; Corning, 136.5; Missouri Valley, 105; Treynor, 97; East Mills, 90; Griswold, 68.5; and ElkHorn-Kimballton, 35.

“The Panthers boosted their pins for the year up to 263 which is already eight over their average,” coach Kent Kersten said. “This is the eighth consecutive year

the Panthers have won this tournament.”

Lo-Ma had seven first place, five second and one fourth. First place finishes went to Ridge Meeker (103), Dillon Lorentzen (125), Zach Hatcher (135), Troy Sodders (145), Marrick Loftus (160), Chris Bridgeford (189), Evan Mikels (215). Second place finishes went to Ethan Reynek (112), Quinton Doiel (119), Dillon Miller (152), Travis Jones (171), Logan Melby (275); fourth place to Eric Brosnahan

(130).

“Marrick pinned all three opponents in the first period, wrestling a total of one minute and 37 seconds,” Kersten said. “In the finals he pinned Tyler Ogburn from Corning in 52 seconds, a returning state runner-up and currently ranked second.”

Lo-Ma went 27-7 for the day with 19 pins and gave up four. Hatcher and Loftus tied for most points scored for the team with 26. They each had three pins for the day.

Lo-Ma tops Woodbine, Woodbury Central Jan. 27 Lo-Ma topped Woodbine 73-3 and Woodbury Central 59-21 in the dual Jan. 27.

The team earned nine pins and a major decision against Woodbine.

“Dillon Miller wrestled an outstanding match with a 7-3 win over Gavvon Schafer,” coach Kent Kersten said.

Earning pins over Woodbine opponents were, Ridge Meeker (103), Quinton Doiel (119), Dillon Lorentzen (125), Eric Brosnhan (130), Zach

Hatcher (135), Nolan Oviatt (140), Troy Sodders (145), Marrick Loftus (160) and Logan Melby (275).

Ethan Reynek (112) won a major decision over Lucas Hedstrom 20-6 and Dillon Miller (152) won a decision over Gavvon Schaefer 7-3.

Travis Jones (171) and Evan Mikels (215) picked up forfeits. Chris Bridgeford (189) lost a decision to Dalton Peterson 7-0.

In the match with Woodbury Central, the team earned five pins and received three forfeits.

“Woodbury Central has a handful of very outstanding wrestlers like Jordan Bremer who is the returning state champion at 103,” Kersten said.

Pins went to Doiel, Lorentzen, Hatcher, Oviatt and Mikels. Sodders won by injury default. Miller won a decision over Skylar Sandford 7-0. Loftus, Jones and Melby picked up forfeits. Lo-Ma wrestlers losing by pin were, Meeker, Reynek and Brosnhan and Bridgeford lost a decision to Jared McCoy 4-2.

The Logan-Magnolia boys’ basketball team advanced to a third round match-up with IKMManning Jan. 31 with wins over West Harrison and West Monona.

In the first round of the tournament, the Panthers came out ready to play as they used a very unselfish offensive effort against the Hawkeyes of West Harrison.

Lo-Ma raced to a 42-26 lead at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half as they won the game 82-57.

A very balanced Panther attack was highlighted with 21 assists on 31 made shots, which saw five players score in double digits. Players contributing to the win were: Zach Powely, 17 points, three steals and an assist; Levi Ettleman, 16 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block; Paul Hutson, 12 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals; Brennan Azinger, nine points, a rebound and two steals; Nate Morton, two points and a rebound; Alex Cohrs, one point, three rebounds and an assist and Gannon Cunard, one point, one rebound one assist and a steal.

“It was nice to finally play well against a scrappy West Harrison team,” coach Steve Nixon said. “I was really pleased with how unselfish we were and how we really shared the ball. Anytime you can have five players (almost six) to score in double figures, it’s a good thing.

I thought our energy level was really good and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun.

It was a good first step in the conference tournament.”

Following a quick turnaround, Lo-Ma hosted West Monona in a second round game Jan. 27. The Panthers continued with their strong play in this game as they

Nate Fender plays defense in the game against West Harrison. Lo-Ma won 82-57.

Photo: Cami Ettleman turned a 16-12 lead at the end of the first quarter into a 25-14 advantage after a couple of minutes of the second.

West Monona did not go away as the Spartans turned their fortunes around by outscoring Lo-Ma 18-7 before halftime to tie the score at 32 at the break.

In the second half, the Panthers came out and seemed to take control of the game on many occasions due to some clutch outside shooting. Each time West Monona was able to come back and keep the game within striking distance. In the end, Lo-Ma was able to withstand all Spartan runs and took the game 77-67.

As a team, Lo-Ma finished the night with 10 baskets from behind the three-point line with Brennan Azinger, five makes, and Nate Fender

four, doing most of the damage. Individual efforts for the night were: Ettleman, 21 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and a block; Fender, 20 points, two rebounds, and six assists; Hutson, 17 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals; Azinger, 15 points, two rebounds and an assist and a steal; Powley, two points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Cunnard rounded out the team scoring with a basket.

“It was nice to see our guys shoot the ball really well tonight,” Nixon said.

“That was a direct result of guys sharing the ball and playing unselfishly. We now face a huge challenge on Monday against IKMManning, but our guys are playing well and feeling confident. It should be a great high school basketball game.”

Lo-Ma chalks up two more wins over Audubon The Logan-Magnolia Panthers chalked up two more wins over Audubon and Riverside at the Audubon dual Jan. 25.

The Panthers beat Audubon 69-6 and Riverside 78-3.

“The team got eight pins and a major decision in this dual,” coach Kent Kersten said of the dual with Audubon. “Travis Jones came from behind to get an exciting 12-10 win.”

Pins went to: Ethan Reynek (112) over Lucas Smith-Peterson in 2:46; Dillon Lorentzen (125), Chase Peterson in 3:13; Nolan Oviatt (140) Nate Stephens in 1:13; Troy Sodders (145) Dylan Jensen in 1:39; Dillon

Miller (152) John Toyne in 3:23; Marrick Loftus (160) Dakota Christensen in 43 seconds; Chris Bridgeford (189) Ryan Herbers, 2:45; Evan Mikels (215) Jarred Packard, 51 seconds.

Logan Melby (275) had a major decision over Nick Fett 15-6. Zach Hatcher (135) won a decision over Colton Jensen 2-0 and Travis Jones won a decision over Jesse Svoboda, 12-10.

Taking forfeits were Ridge Meeker (103) and Quinton Doiel (112).

Eric Brosnahan (130) was pinned by Riley Jensen in 4:41.

In the dual with Riverside, Lo-Ma earned seven pins and six forfeits.

“Chris Bridgeford lost a

close match to Mack Houseman,” Kersten said.

“They have had several close matches this year and Chris won the last match.”

Pins went to Meeker (103) Collin Applegate in 1:31; Reynek (112) Eric Rock, 3:14; Doiel (119) Connor Rankin, 1:22; Lorentzen (125) Zach Morris, 1:38; Oviatt (140) Austin Morrison, 1:44; Sodders (145) Kyle Klindt, 1:42; Loftus (160) Regan Moore, 2:36.

Taking forfeits were Brosnahan (130), Hatcher (135), Miller (152), Jones (171), Mikels (215) and Melby (275). Bridgeford (189) lost a decision to MacKenzie Housman 9-3.

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