New Logan 2-9-11

LEGISLATIVE COFFEE The next date for the annual Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club and Logan Chamber of Commerce is 10 a.m.

Feb. 12 at the Logan Community Center. The final coffee will be held at 10 a.m. March 12 Everyone is urged to

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

VOLUME 127, ISSUE 6

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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.

CRIME STOPPERS FEB. 16 Harrison County Crime Stoppers will meet at 7 p.m., Feb. 16 at the Logan Public Library meeting room. Meetings are open to the public.

FISH AND CHICKEN FRY The Mondamin American Legion will hold a fish and chicken fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at the Mondamin Community Center.

HCCB RAPTORS PROGRAM Harrison County Conservation Board will have a program about hawks and owls at 2 p.m., Feb. 19 at the Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine. See live hawks and owls from Nebraska Raptor Recovery and learn about the importance of the predators and what they do during the winter. Owl pellets will also be dissected. This is for all ages at the Nature Encounter Center. No cost of registration, however any donations go to NRR to help with care of educational birds or their rehabilitation program. If necessary to reschedule it will be posted on the HCCB’s facebook page.

For more information call 712-647-2785 ext. 12.

LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING The Harrison County Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m., Feb. 23 at the Missouri Valley American Legion Hall. For more information contact Ada Isom at 712-642-2669.

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

Proceeds go to the revitalized Friends of the Library group.

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

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

Mary Darling Editor In 1959 Charlene Dinsmore worked at Harmona FS in Logan.

One day she spotted a cute guy on the corner with the “nicest smile,” she said. From that day Charlene and her friend Verna Earleywine, set out to meet him. That man was Cecil Branstetter.

“I wanted to find out where he had lunch,” Charlene said. “There were five or six restaurants in Logan at the time.”

Charlene and Verna had lunch at each of those restaurants hoping to run into the guy with the great smile, but were unsuccessful.

“Come to find out,” Charlene said, “Cecil worked at the Ford garage in Logan where one of the restaurants was, but Bud Dow’s wife, who had the restaurant,

always made a special plate to take to him while he was working.”

Charlene and Verna had eaten there several times, not knowing Cecil was right there.

After three or four weeks of searching, Charlene said she had pretty much given up.

In March, Charlene and her girlfriend Carol were driving around and met him in his blue Ford.

“He waved and smiled,” Charlene said.

“He stopped and got in and rode around with us. I took Carol home first and he asked me out.”

Cecil said he had spotted her, too, seeing her driving around at different times.

“I knew one of the friends she was with,” he said.

The couple dated with one of their first dates a trip to

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Omaha with Cecil’s younger brother and a friend where they went to the movie, “The Shaggy Dog.” “How romantic was that,” Charlene said laughing. “I had my first root bear float that day.”

They attended many dances in the area in Earling, Defiance,

Plattsmouth and Neola and each other’s family get-togethers.

Cecil popped the question, Charlene said, by telling her where they were going to go on their honeymoon.

“I told him he had better ask me to marry him, and about an hour later SEE BRANSTETTER Page 2

Cecil and Charlene

The City of Logan has been notified that as of June 1, 2011, the interest rate on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan it holds will be reduced from 4.30 percent to 3 percent creating a savings of $55,315 over the remaining years of the loan.

“It was good news,” said City Administrator Nedra Fliehe. “I was glad it came before the budget was approved. It saves us $9,464 in interest for the sewer project loan this upcoming budget year and goes down each year.”

In 2001 the City of Logan borrowed more than $1.2 million at 4.3 percent interest for the $1.6 million wastewater lagoon project.

The Iowa Finance Authority who issued the notification said it wanted borrowers to benefit from financial savings achieved from restructuring and the maturing of the fund. One way was to reduce the interest rate of SRF loans that are at least 10 years old, such as Logan’s, to the current rate of three percent.

Since the interest rate reduction changes the terms of the original loan agreement, Fliehe will have to contact the bond counsel SEE SAVINGS Page 2

Plea deal likely Harrison County Crime Stoppers back in business to mean less Nikki Davis than 50 years Woodbine Twiner

Andrew J. Nelson World-Herald News Service If an Iowa judge accepts a plea agreement, the 22-year-old p i c k u p truck driver accused in the deaths of four motorcycle riders on Interstate 29 might not be an old man when he gets out of prison.

Persecutors this week recommended 50 years in prison for Andrew Schlichtemeier, who is accused of four counts of vehicular homicide. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 25 years.

But in Iowa, criminals not sentenced to life – or whose crimes do not carry a mandatory minimum sentence – are eligible for parole as soon as they get to prison, said Clarence Key Jr., executive director of the Iowa Board of Parole.

“That hardly ever happens,” Key said.

Under the plea deal – which calls for two consecutive 25-year sentences and two more 25-year sentences to be served at the same time – Schlichtemeier could be paroled in 10 to 20 years, legal experts said.

Four riders died in the Aug. 9, 2010, crash: Jay Bock of Omaha, Neb.; Steven Benscoter of Pacific Junction; and Dale Aspedon and Dennis Chaney, both of Glenwood.

They were returning from Sturgis, S.D., when the collision occurred in an I-29 construction zone near Little Sioux. The Iowa State Patrol said Schlichtemeier’s blood-alcohol level measured .373 percent, more than four times the legal limit.

The plea agreement will be presented to a judge Feb. 10. Schlichtemeier’s lawyer, Steve Lefler of Omaha, said there is a “very slight” possibility the case could still go to trial because the “nothing becomes final until a judge SEE PLEA Page 2

Harrison County Crime Stoppers is back in business.

The group was officially disbanded by the state back on Aug. 6, 2007 after neglect of filing a biannual report and board members who were facing health issues of their own or family members to be active enough to keep the organization strong. Only two people attended the November 2007 meeting.

The lack of interest and disbandment of the group left $11,000 sitting in a bank in Missouri Valley – frozen.

Rewards were being offered on two cases at the time – one for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the origin of the Woodbine arsons and the other, a burglary at the Speedee Mart in Missouri Valley. Both crimes had happened in the spring of 2007.

Between their inception in June of 1985 through their last meeting in

November of 2007, the group had paid out $8,650 to tipsters in Harrison County.

With the chance the state Crime Stoppers organization coming in to sweep the Harrison County funds, the group began to reorganize in October of 2009. A few old board members joined forces with some new faces and the group is beginning to get off the ground. They have already awarded $300 for a tip since then.

Harrison County Crime Stoppers is a partnership of concerned citizens and local law enforcement agencies.

The board of citizen volunteers establishes policies and helps decide upon the amount and method of rewards to be paid out – in compliance with state Crime Stoppers guidelines.

“The way it works is a CI (confidential informant) has the local law enforcement agency comes to us and says, ‘This is what I’ve got, I need help,’” new Harrison

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County Crime Stoppers Vice President Kenard Swift said. “Then the board members sit down and set a certain dollar amount based on state criteria that leads to the arrest for that crime. We put out flyers or run ads in the newspaper that this is what we need and this is what we’re offering.”

And Crime Stoppers and the local law enforcement take special care to be sure the CI remains completely anonymous.

“The CI calls the tip line and gives them any information they have.

The tipsters are given a number and they are paid based on that number,” Swift said. “We write the check out to that number or to the local agency SEE CRIME STOPPERS Page 2

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BRANSTTER: Married 50 years Guilty plea trims FROM PAGE 1 he did.”

They were married March 12, 1960 at the Catholic Church in Woodbine. The reception was held the next day at the Logan Christian Church.

“This storm today,” Cecil said is a good reminder of our wedding day. “It was nice in the morning when we got married, but then turned into a blizzard.”

A week after they were married they moved to Denver, Colo. Cecil worked in a block plant there and Charlene in a bank.

Charlene’s parents visited once and unknown to her, her father told Cecil if they

came back to Logan he would buy another bulldozer and wanted him to work with him.

“I was so homesick by that time,” Charlene said.

So in June of 1960 it was back to Logan.

Cecil and Charlene have three children: Debbie McCurley who has three children, Amy, Doug and Cole, Joanie Shields and Mike and his wife Trisha who have two children, Jake and James.

As far as advice they would give a new couple, Cecil said to talk about things.

“We never did anything or made decisions without first talking about it,” he

said.

Charlene said she always felt they should be friends.

“He’ll say he loves me, but does he like me? You are always going to have arguments and if you aren’t friends too you can’t talk about the problems,” Charlene said. “You need to be able to discuss things.

You don’t always have to agree, but have to give each other space.”

“Ya, if we don’t agree, she gets the rolling pin and I leave,” Cecil joked.

“I’m just lucky to have him,” Charlene said.

“There’s not anybody I’ve ever met I would have liked to have spent 50 years with.

He’s good for me.”

CRIME STOPPERS: Meeting FROM PAGE 1 where the tip came through. Then the agency can make sure the person gets the funds. It’s completely anonymous. The public needs to understand the information doesn’t go any farther than that.

There’s never any names involved and no paper trail back to the informant.”

And the money the tipsters are paid from have nothing to do with local, state or federal tax dollars.

Funding is received through Harrison County, its towns and private donations including, but not limited to, individuals, businesses, clubs and associations. All donations are tax deductable.

Though the Harrison County Crime Stoppers is back in the action, they are still seeking communi-

ty support and volunteers.

“We’re always looking for ‘fresh blood,’” Swift said. “There are no membership fees or dues. All it takes is attending a meeting about once a month.

And most of the time, those meetings are less than an hour long.”

The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Logan Public Library.

“This is a good program,” Swift said. “An example is before we even had our legs under us when we were reorganizing a local officer received a tip that led to the arrest of individuals manufacturing meth. At this time, we didn’t have time to get a meeting together, so we performed calls based on a calling tree. The reward was needed. It’s a wonder-

ful program.”

Now there are approximately six board members, a mix of “old” and “new” and they are looking for more support.

Carolyn Probasco currently sits as president, vice president is Kenard Swift, secretary is Amy Swift and treasurers are Ed and Pat Logan.

If interested in participating, the next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the basement of the Logan Public Library.

Interested citizens may also contact: Kennard Swift at 647-2623; Ed and Pat Logan at 644-2159; or Carolyn Probasco at 712592-7911.

If you have information regarding an unsolved crime, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 8 0 0 - 2 4 7 - 0 5 9 2 .

Anonymity is guaranteed.

PLEA: May mean less than 50 yrs FROM PAGE 1 accepts it.”

The amount of time Schlichtemeier ultimately spends in prison depends on many factors, including his behavior behind bars.

Someone sentenced to 50 years in Iowa, with no mandatory minimum term, typically is paroled in less than half that time, said Robert Rigg, director of the criminal defense program at the Drake University Law School.

About 12 years is average, Rigg said.

But the type of crime matters, too. Given that four

people died as a result of Schlichtemeier’s crime, he’s more likely to serve 15 to 20 years, Rigg said.

“It (the collision) has enormous impact on, could be, hundreds of people. Will the Parole Board be sensitive to that? Yep.” Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber, who emphasized that he has no special knowledge of the case, suggested that Schlichtemeier probably would serve at least 10 years.

“It would not surprise me if he served 15, but I would tend to think it would not be much more than that,”

Wilber said.

Getting out before his full sentence is served still doesn’t mean the former University of NebraskaLincoln honor student’s life will be easy, Rigg said.

People who spend more than 10 years in prison, he said, often have a hard time adjusting once back outside.

“If people don’t think he’s going to be punished …they’d better think again – about the reality of being in prison a significant amount of time, and then getting paroled, and what the rest of your life is like.

He just blew his whole life up.”

50 counts to one Mike Brownlee World-Herald News Service COUNCIL BLUFFS – A plea deal reached on Feb. 2 ended the federal criminal trial of former Woodbine banker Kenneth Waite.

Waite faced a 50-count indictment involving a series of bank transactions from October 2004 through November 2005 while at Commercial Federal Bank in Woodbine.

He pleaded guilty to one count, making false statements in loan applications or renewals.

In exchange for his guilty plea, the U.S. Attorney’s Office agreed to waive the 49 other counts.

The U.S. Southern District of Iowa Court trial had resumed Wednesday in Council Bluffs, then attorneys reached the plea deal during a lunch break.

The case involved Waite’s banking relationship with Ed Sullivan, a Woodbine resident who runs a cattle-feeding operation. Sullivan, along with his son, Ryan, and Ryan’s wife, Tina, maintained an account, administered by Waite, at Commercial Federal Bank.

The charge Waite plead-

ed guilty to involved a request made in March 2005 by Waite to renew and increase the Sullivans’ existing revolving line of credit from $7 million to $9.25 million. Waite wasn’t cleared to approve an increase of that amount, and he had to ask a Commercial Federal Bank approval committee.

Authorities said Waite “knowingly made false statements for the purpose of influencing the action of” the bank. Waite presented the case to the committee that the Sullivans needed the extra credit because of increasing capacity on their cattle operation, when the extra money was, in fact, needed to cover $1.8 million owed to other bank customer accounts from which Waite had transferred money.

The case centered on what authorities said were unauthorized advances on loans and lines of credit that Waite made in the names of other bank customers and deposited into the Sullivans’ account.

According to the indictment, $4.2 million was moved from those customers’ accounts into the Sullivans’ account and

then later repaid.

Waite’s attorney, Joseph Hrvol of Council Bluffs, said during the trial the other customers were fellow cattle feeders and family and friends of the Sullivans’ who had agreed to “help Ed get by during a rough patch” then later denied giving authorization.

Waite was released from custody until sentencing.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a $1 million fine or both. U.S. District Court Judge John Jarvey noted Waite might be ordered to pay restitution to Bank of the West, which purchased Commercial Federal Bank in December 2005.

Hrvol declined to comment on the plea agreement.

Kevin VanderSchel, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, said, “Going with a plea agreement does provide certainty to the case. In case there is a hung jury, it helps avoid the cost of a retrial.”

He also noted under federal sentencing guidelines, dismissed counts can still be considered “relevant conduct” in deciding sentencing.

SAVINGS: Logan saves $55K FROM PAGE 1 for assistance in amending the documents related to the loan.

Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamision said, “The SRF is not only providing hundreds of Iowa communities

with vital drinking water and wastewater facilities, but it’s also saving communities substantial amounts of money annually.

EPA accepting grant applications The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for $1.2 million in funding to support projects designed to research, educate, empower and enable communities to understand and address local health and environmental issues. Eligible applicants from non-profit, faith-based and tribal organizations working in the community of the proposed project are encouraged to apply.

These grants are avail-

able to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska organizations through the EPA Region 7 office in Kansas City, Kan. Environmental Justice Small Grants funding is available for two categories of projects: • Forty grants of up to $25,000 each to support projects that address a community’s local environmental issues through collaborative partnerships, and; • Four grants of up to $50,000 each to gather

better science on the environmental and health impacts of exposure to multiple sources of pollution in communities.

Applications must be postmarked by March 31.

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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.

Love is more than I have time to say My oldest daughter gave me candlelighting duty for her wedding seven years ago, which was probably a wise choice on her part. You just never know what I might say.

Heck, half the time I don’t know what I’m going to say.

Either my youngest daughter is naïve or I have pulled the wool over her eyes a little tighter, as she has asked me to speak at her wedding. I told her I would be brief, but the more I think about what I’m going to say, the more I think we need to extend the service, so I can get it all in.

While I have her and the finance’s attention, I want to tell them what I have learned about love.

Love is saying only the good things that you think and keeping the negative thoughts to yourself or for the dog, if he’s willing to listen.

Love is not worrying about whether he puts the toilet seat down or not – he could say the same about you for not putting it back up.

Love is telling her that everything she wears looks great and never, ever agree that it makes her look fat.

Love is remembering why you fell in love in the first place and forgetting about those little things that you may find irritating, because it takes two to tango.

Love is remembering her birthday and forgiving him for forgetting.

Love is being the first to say you’re sorry and even if you don’t mean it, sound like you do.

Love is just a word, until someone comes along and gives it meaning.

I’m lucky to be able to share my life with someone who will not only give me the last chocolate chip cookie but will pour me the last glass of milk as well. Love is a mysterious thing but there’s something to be said about having that special person to ride through life’s bumpy paths with.

Whether it’s a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend or even a pet-being loved unconditionally is better than a Valentine’s card, roses or even chocolate – although receiving flowers at work from my Valentine is a pretty good perk.

I promised my daughter to be short and sweet so to sum it all up I thought of this verse from the Good Book, because He knows about love better than any of us.

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never ends.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Musicians private lives Songwriters are poets who put their words to music. The most successful write what they know and sometimes their best work opens windows into their lives. Katy Perry, for example, wrote about her romance with her now husband. John Mayer described his angst over a world he can’t control when he sang, “Waiting for the World to Change.” Another singer recalled his encounter with an ex-girlfriend when he wrote, “Sometime Around Midnight.”

Bruce Springsteen and his wife were frustrated with their choice of television shows when he wrote about the 57 channels with nothing to watch. Thirty years ago, a British singer noticed a similarity between what he had read in a science fiction story and the rapid acceleration of technology in the modern world. The result was a ditty called, “Video Killed the Radio Star,” and it was one of the first videos to appear on MTV. Buddy Holly was another singer who incorporated his personal life into his songs. One of his early hits, “I love you Peggy Sue,” was an acknowledgement of his high school classmate who was a band mate’s girlfriend. Don McLean celebrated his 35th birthday by

taking stock of his life. The result was “Goodbye Miss American Pie,” a history of his musical influences incorporated with important events of the baby boomers’ first 30 years.

Buddy Holly was one of the song’s featured attractions.

The author of a book titled, “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader,” discussed the meaning of other songs. Richie Valens who died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper sold a hit called, “Donna.” She was his high school girlfriend, and they remained close after Valens quit high school to go on tour. The Everly Brothers also used a girlfriend theme with “Cathy’s Clown.”

Cathy was Don Everly’s high school girlfriend in Knoxville, Tenn.

Songwriter Lori Lieberman watched Don McLean sing in Los Angles and was so taken by him, she wrote a 10-minute song about the experience.

Roberta Flack rewrote the song and had a hit with “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Paul Anka was another infatuated soul. He had a crush on Dianna Ayoub, a 20-year old who babysat his younger brother and sister. “She was a girl I saw at church and at functions…She was 20 and I was

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

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

15…and she really didn’t want anything to do with me.” Lovesick Paul wrote a poem and set it to music.

“Diana,” became a millionseller and launched his career. Rod Stewart also fell in love with an older woman, and he described his first romance with a song titled, “Magee May.” Neil Sedaka wrote, “Oh Carol,” about Karol Kein, a scrawny high school classmate who had a crush on him. Later, she married Gary Goffin, changed her name to Carol King and wrote many profitable classic pop sons.

The member of another group called Toto had a crush on actress Rosanna Arquette and the result was a hit song called, “Rosanna.” “Windy” described another object of affection. Although the Association sang about a girl, the real Windy was composer Ruthann Friedman’s boyfriend. He was a hippie living in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. In

that context the lyrics make sense as they say he’s “tripping down the streets of the city.”

Other songs describe heartache as when Bruce Springsteen sang about his failing first marriage. In 1968, John Lennon and his first wife, Cynthia, were in the middle of a divorce as messy as the Springsteens’.

Their son, Julian, suffered emotional pain and Paul McCartney who was close to him wanted to console Julian. Paul thought he knew how Julian felt and wanted him to know he would survive. Paul had described his feelings about his mother Mary who had died when he was a child in a song he titled, “Let It Be.” “Hey Jude,” became Paul’s anthem to Julian.

We never know when we hear a song. Usually it comes from a writer’s fertile imagination, but sometimes a song opens the door to a singer’s private life.

News from the Extension Service

Snow: More than you wanted to know Last year seemed to be our turn, and now it is the Northeastern States. That is, with regard to unusually heavy and persistent snowfall. While we escaped the brunt of the storm earlier this week, it has been described as the largest snowstorm in terms of area in the history of the U.S.; at one point Wednesday there were blizzard warnings posted in 11 states.

As I listened to various news reports, it struck me that there are many words used to describe winter precipitation. Here are just a few.

•Snow crystal: An individual, usually 6-sided unit of ice crystal. They form from condensing water vapor in the air and form around a central particle of dust or other material.

•Snowflake: A loosely grouped puff-ball of up to around 100 individual snow crystals.

•Ice crystals (also called diamond dust): small nee-

dles or columns or plates of ice that are not in the classic hexagonal shapes.

•Rime: A coating on grass, branches and trees formed when fog with tiny, cold water droplets freezes nearly instantly on cold.

•Freezing rain: Caused when snow falls through a warm zone in the atmosphere and then recools near the surface, freezing readily on cool surfaces (last week’s storm began with a mixture of rime and freezing rain coating windshields, sidewalks and streets.)

•Hoar: a type of rime, but where the crystals that form on surfaces grow into a fuzzy covering (Hoary means graywhite and furry.)

•Power snow: loose, light snow that has not been compacted appreciably. Powder snow plus wind results a ground blizzard, where a roadway may become impassable even on a bright clear day.

•Snow pellets (also called

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator

graupel): White, opaque grains of ice that are round or can be conical. Snow pellets range up to 1/5 inch in diameter.

•Snow grains: very small, white, opaque grains of ice smaller than snow pellets; they can drift more easily.

•Corn snow: A term most often used with skiing, when a snow surface alternately melts and then refreezes leaving a rough, granular surface.

Finally, how about a word that was coined in Iowa, and is used around the world today, blizzard? A blizzard is a severe snowstorm that is defined by the wind, visibili-

ty and duration. To be a blizzard, a snowstorm must have winds over 35 mph that last at least three hours and with less than a quarter mile visibility. The word blizzard was first published in Emmet County, Iowa in April of 1871 to describe the violet winter storms of the prairie.

The word may be derived in part from German, for a lightning strike “blitzen.”

(And yes, “donner” is in fact, thunder.)

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

Letter to the Editor Concerned about city changes DEAR EDITOR, What has happened to our nice little town? As some of you know, I was born and raised here. I have lived here all my life except for one year and three months. I attended the Logan school through senior year. I’m very proud to say I live in Logan. Where else

can you live where you can leave your car unlocked and nothing is bothered?

Speaking of car, I know there is a snow emergency in place. I don’t think people should get parking tickets – they would move their vehicles if at all possible. Our citizens, for the most part, will try to do the right thing.

Some of the tickets were given at 3 a.m. I know there has to be laws, but where has the compassion and

kindness gone?

The garbage route is another thing. I attended two council meetings and it did not do any good. It seemed to me the Chief of Police was in charge of the meeting. I didn’t know it was a police matter. I drove down the streets in Missouri Valley on garbage pick-up day, on a windy day and there were garbage cans and lids blowing up and down the street. Is that what we

want for our town? I think we are the only town in the Midwest that has trees trimmed up like palm trees.

While I’m on the subject of rules, how about the burn dates. It seems like it either rains or is windy on the first and third Saturday. If it doesn’t do either, then it looks like the whole town is on fire. These are my concerns.

Thank you for your time.

Maxine Lesline Logan

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111. S. First Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2244 of 18 prisoners.

Feb. 3 •Deputy Klutts assisted Missouri Valley Police with a domestic assault. The male subject was arrested

by Missouri Valley Police and transported to jail by Deputy Klutts.

•Deputy Cohrs is investigating the theft of a large amount of copper wire.

The wire was taken from a business south of Dunlap.

Thieves entered a locked structure to steal the wire.

•To report crime stopper information call 1-800247-0592.

•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. 28 •Deputy Clemens transported a mental patient from Mercy Hospital to Logan for a court hearing.

•Deputy Clemens is investigating criminal mischief on 280th Street.

Jan. 29 •Deputy Doiel stopped a vehicle in Magnolia for a traffic violation. The driver was found to be intoxicated. Sheri Finken of Woodbine was arrested and transported to jail.

Finken was charged with OWI third offense, failure to wear safety belt and open container of alcohol in a vehicle.

Jan. 30 •Deputy Killpack took another report of ongoing phone harassment.

Charges are pending.

•Deputy Knickman checked on suspicious activity in Mondamin.

Jan. 31 •Deputy Heffernan took a criminal mischief report on Monroe Avenue. A vehicle had been parked on the roadway and the windows broken out.

•Deputy Clemens assisted Missouri Valley Police with a welfare check. The subject was located and found to be in need of medical attention.

The subject was transported to the hospital by rescue.

•A total of 45 subjects were booked into jail for the month of January.

Forty-five males and 13 females were booked with a daily average population

State treasurer looking to reunite owners with property State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is looking to reunite owners with a vault full of cherished treasurers this Valentine’s Day. “We have an assortment of sentimental items waiting to be reclaimed such as rings, necklaces, pocket watches, love letters and photos,” Fitzgerald said.

“You never know, some of these items may have been tokens of affection given from grandpa to grandma on a past Valentine’s Day.” Fitzgerald encourages all Iowans, past and present to check and see if they have unclaimed property waiting for them by visiting www.greatiowatreasurehunt.com.

“We are constantly

updating our Web site. Our goal is to get as many people as possible to check their names for any unclaimed property,” he said.

The Great Iowa Treasurer Hunt program has returned more than $122 million to more than 310,000 individuals since Fitzgerald started it in 1983. Companies and banks in Iowa and from across the nation report millions of dollars in unclaimed property to the State Treasurer each year.

Common examples of unclaimed property include money in forgotten savings/checking accounts, uncashed insurance benefit and payroll checks, IRA

Continuing ed classes The Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College in Harlan is offering the following upcoming continuing education classes: Children in the Middle, 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 15, one session, $40.

Microsoft Expression Web: Learn to create your own web site. 6 to 9 p.m., Feb. 17, six sessions, $195.

Driving Unimpaired: Required course for any-

one arrested for drinking and driving. Two sessions; 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 18 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 19.

Digital Cameras: Learn how to take pictures with a digital camera and prepare them, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 21, two sessions, $59.

Microsoft Word for Windows: 1 to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 21, two sessions, $99.

For more information or to register call the Shelby County Center at 712-755-3568.

funds, lost stock and dividends, abandoned safe deposit box contents, gift cards, utility refunds or deposits.

Treasurer seekers are encouraged to visit www.greatiowatreasurerhunt.com and check to see if they have unclaimed assets waiting for them.

Individuals may also send an e-mail to foundit@iowa.gov.

For those who prefer corresponding by mail, write to State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. Please make sure to provide current name, previous names and addresses.

111. N. 2nd Ave. Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-2665

Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Debra Stewart, Chad Stewart, Logan vs Drive Santander Consumer USA, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas LF Noll, Inc. vs Renee Springston, Norman E. Springston Jr., Logan General Service Bureau, Inc. vs Mark Schnackenberg, Karen Schnackenberg, Missouri Valley NP Dodge Real Estate vs Shelly D. Cunard, Missouri Valley ABA Recovery Services Inc. vs Duane W. Meier, Persia Brasel Self Storage vs Michael Thomas Block, Dunlap HFH Group LLC vs Michael S. Oehler, Missouri Valley VIOLATIONS Jodan Michael Allmon, Missouri Valley, financial liability Corona C. Martinez, Denison, financial liability Gary Jensen, Modale, no license or permit Jacob Jensen, Modale, manner of conveyance; hunting by artificial lights; pursuing, kill, trap, buy, sell; no license or permit Judy Sorey, Woodbine, failure to maintain control Nathan Hess, Dunlap, failure to maintain safety belts Brian Hemenway, Logan, failure to maintain control Anthony Peterson, Missouri Valley, financial liability

Wade Garren, Persia, operation without registration; financial liability coverage Brandon Fender, Logan, failure to obey sign and yield right of way Lori McWilliams, Pisgah, operation without registration Randy Hillman, Mondamin, open container, passenger Douglas Jipp, Logan, manner of conveyance Brenda Bostwick, Missouri Valley, failure to maintain safety belts Michael Fields, Missouri Valley, dark window/windshield Kaitlyn Bonsall, Dunlap, operating non-registered vehicle Grant Nelsen, Denison, failure to yield upon left turn Benjamin Petersen, Dunlap, MIP person under legal age Christopher Groninga, Dunlap, MIP person under legal age Scott Thorpe, Missouri Valley, speeding Dustin Collier, Missouri Valley, speeding Troy Dawdy, Missouri Valley, speeding Stephanie Mahder, Missouri Valley, operate without registration DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Nikkilas S. Taggart, driving while license denied or revoked.

Sixty days in jail and fees.

Sentence suspended and

placed on unsupervised probation for one year; on charge of driving under suspension, $1,000 fine and 26 days in jail.

State of Iowa vs Mark Vandemark, theft in the fourth degree. Deferred judgment. Unsupervised probation for 180 days. $315 civil penalty. Ordered to enter into plan of restitution.

State of Iowa vs Dustin Lawrenson, forgery.

Deferred judgment.

Unsupervised probation for 180 days. Ordered to make full restitution. Civil penalty of $750.

State of Iowa vs Jacob Harker, burglary in the third degree. Five years in jail and fine of $750 plus surcharges. Jail sentence suspended and placed on supervised probation for three years. Ordered to enter into plan of restitution.

State of Iowa vs Waynea C. Rollins. Count I, possession of controlled substance and amended Count II possession of cocaine. On possession of cocaine, fined $625 and sentenced to 90 days in jail. On possession of marijuana, $625 fine and 90 days in jail. Sentences to run concurrent. All but 30 days of incarceration suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year.

State of Iowa vs James Briggs, contempt. Thirty days in Harrison County Jail.

Logan-Magnolia school board to meet The Logan-Magnolia School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 for a workshop by Lane Plugge of the AEA and then for

the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include: public presenters, contracts, open enrollment, audito-

rium request, approve 2011/2012 student course guide, audit report, negotiations (closed session).

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Saturday,Feb. 12

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

Karen Hutson Karen Hutson She became the school’s all-time steals leader Nominate your Lo-Ma Athlete of the Week by noon each Monday by calling 712-644-2705 Mary Darling @heraldobserver.com.

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Tops in Three Lo-Ma FCCLA New additions poster members on to state at Guttau firm contest Seventh and eighth grade students in Laura Muxfeldt’s literature classes designed posters to accompany their current class novels. Winners in seventh grade for “The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle,” by Avi were: first place, Jessica Trussell; second place Quinton Waldron and third place, Mallory Baber. Winners in eighth grade for “Sounder,”

by William H. Armstrong were: first place, Justin Thomas; second place, Jameson Muxfeldt; and third place Luke Worley.

Students Named to dean’s lists Taylor Troshynski earned a place on the Chancellor’s Academic List at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the fall 2010 semester with a 4.0 grade point average. Troshynski will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

Salina Hall of Logan was named to the fall 2010 Dean’s List at Clarkson College in Omaha. Hall is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

She is the daughter of Dennis and Lois Hall.

Small business workshop

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.

Jan. 25, three Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members from Logan-Magnolia, participated in the District 13N Students Taking Action with Recognition Event competition in Council Bluffs.

Joeona Healey, Erin Schramm and Cheyenne Jensen earned silver ratings in their categories and were chosen to compete at the State FCCLA STAR event competition in Des Moines in March. More than 115 students from seven schools competed in a variety of STAR Events with 71 advancing to State.

Joeona’s category was career investigation. An individual event, it recognizes participants for their ability to perform selfassessments, research and explore a career, set career goals, create a plan for achieving goals, and describe the relationship of family and consumer sciences coursework to the selected career. Participants must prepare a portfolio and an oral presentation.

Erin and Cheyenne are working on a Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety project for National Programs in Action. It is a national FCCLA program that promotes seatbelt safety, sober driving and the elimination of distracted driving. They are working with other

Guttau Public Relations, a public relations firm specializing in restaurants, education, retail and nonprofit industries, has added six new clients, a new account coordinator and moved into new offices in Denver, Colo.

New clients include: Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping (FXB), Rive’, Thermal Clean, neruoAgility, Caroline’s Cuisine and Infinite Harvest.

Kelly Ozinga has been

Cheyenne Jensen and Erin Schramm, above and Joeona Healey, right, had STAR event projects chosen to advance to the state competition in Des Moines in March.

Submitted photos chapter members, the school interventionist and several other organizations on assemblies and projects that will bring awareness to the issues of dangerous driving practices. The projects will be completed throughout the school year.

STAR Events are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STAR Events offer individual skill development and application of learning through the following activities:

Friend your library group *Cooperative – teams work to accomplish specific goals *Individualized – an individual member works alone to accomplish specific goals *Competitive – Individual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria Among volunteers making the event a success were evaluators Jim Hammrich, Christi Gochenour, Nichole Healey and Dona Crandall.

Room helpers were Ali Wills, Dayna Edney, Kaitlyn Lorentzen and Joee Hammitt.

Boots to Heels 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,” said Kate Olson, program coordinator with Shelby County ISU Extension.

“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, 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

added to the team as an account coordinator after completing an internship with the firm last fall.

“It is exciting to see all the changes the New Year has already brought to our firm,” said Jim Guttau. “We are looking forward to our continued growth with new additions to our team, as well as continuing to add more companies to our extensive client list.”

Guttau is a 1996 graduate of West Harrison High School in Mondamin.

The Friend Your Library group will meet at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 17 at the lower level of the Logan Library.

The program will feature Sandy Richardson speaking on, “The Lives of the First Ladies.” This newly organized group will be making plans for the winter book sale to be held Feb. 14-28.

Friends of the Logan Public Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the library. The mis-

sion of the group is to promote reading and library services for both adults and children. Special interest programs will be held from time to time.

Anyone interested in becoming a “Friend of the Library” is welcome to attend. There are several levels of memberships available. Also keep the Logan Public Library in mind when making tax deductible donations and giving memorial gifts.

New arrival Aaron and Carrie Perkins are the parents of a son, Wade Aaron, born at 7:18 p.m., Dec. 6. He weighed seven pounds six ounces and was 20 ½-inches long.

He joins three older siblings, Cheryl, Robert and Emma.

Grandparents are Jim and Peggy Werkmeister of Denison, John and Sue Benedickt and Dennis and Jean Perkins all of Logan.

Great grandfathers are Melvin Downing of Cedar Falls, Preben Jensen and Harold Muell both of Logan

an event not to be missed.

Registration for the entire day, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and materials, is just $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 25. Registration forms are available at local ISU Extension offices or may be printed off at Last year there were www.extension.iastate.edu over 450 yard sale loca/shelby. tions in Iowa alone during the Lincoln Highway BuyWay yard sale. This year the dates are Aug. 4, 5, and 6. This will be Iowa’s second year to be involved.

People or groups interested in participating on an individual basis or as a group should contact Deb Rothmeyer as soon as possible. That way information can be distributed as planning continues and listings of sales can be made available for shoppers to plan their stops.

Lincoln Byway Iowa yard sale set for August A Travelers Guide will be distributed to businesses along the corridor for pick-up by shoppers in late July.

“This event has not only introduced hundreds of thousands to the history of America’s first coast-to-coast paved road, but it provides an economic boost to the hundreds of communities that participate and serves the thrifty side of all who shop,” said Rothmeyer, yard sale coordinator. She can be reached at 712-263-8356.

Student of the Week

HARRISON MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

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

Congratulations to the

Sarah, Riley, Megan Kinsella and Dillon Bonham. For being the second quarter high point earners for Accelerated Reading. Riley had 99.4, Kinsella 68 and Bonham 56.

Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

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

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Winter fun at Lo-Ma quiz bowl team Moorhead CC in Jan. 29 tournament

The Winter Fun exhibit at the Moorhead Cultural Center continues through Feb. 27. Mary Kay Beauchamp has her ceramic village on display. The window display is filled with

snowmen of many shapes and sizes. The exhibit is open from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays or by appointment by calling 712-886-5017 or Carolyn Archer at 712-886-5415.

The Logan-Magnolia varsity quiz bowl teams had a successful day at the Remsen St. Mary’s tournament Jan. 29, brining home a second place trophy. This was despite both teams playing with only three team members instead of the full four.

The varsity team, led by senior Laura Holly, included junior Alex Fanning and freshman Tommy Peterson.

The varsity team’s only loss of the day came in the final round to Ridge View.

The junior varsity team was co-captained by senior Halie Rydberg and freshman Robert Rydberg and included freshman Gabrielle McHugh. While the junior varsity team

Lo-Ma varsity team members at the tourney included, from the left, Alex Fanning, Laura Holly and Tommy Peterson.

Submitted photo played better as the day progressed, it lost to Gehlin team I in the semi

final round. Gehlin team I finished second to Ridge View.

Lo-Ma track stand out Free tax services Gochenour signs letter available now in of intent to run for LSU

Feb. 21 wedding planned Bruce and Kathy Cox of Logan announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lisa, to Robert Mitchell, son of Larry Mitchell of Flint, Mich., and Joy Mitchell of Mt. Morris, Mich. The brideto-be is a 2004 graduate of Logan-Magnolia High School and an 2008 graduate of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb. She has a bachelor of arts in elementary education. The future groom is a 1994 graduate of Kearsley High School in Flint, Mich., with a bachelor of arts in history. He served eight years in the Navy.

The couple is planning a Feb. 21 wedding at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nev.

News from the Pisgah Harrison County Tradition, weather lure future heptathlete South area

By Kevin White World-Herald News Service She won’t have to change her school colors, but Alex Gochenour has decided the next stop in her track and field journey will be 950 miles from her hometown.

The Logan-Magnolia senior on Feb. 2, signed a national letter of intent to continue her career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

Gochenour took official visits to LSU, Alabama, Nebraska and Missouri. She whittled it down to LSU and Alabama before finally deciding on the purple and gold of the Lady Tigers.

“I just loved everything about LSU: the atmosphere, the team, the coaches,” Gochenour said. “LSU’s always been a dream school for me.”

The Lo-Ma star said the southern weather was a factor in her decision, along with LSU’s winning tradition. The Lady Tigers have won an NCAA-record 25 team championships, 14 outdoor and 11 indoor.

They currently are rated third in the nation, behind No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Texas A&M. “I obviously wanted to go South where I could The 13th annual Iowa registration is recom- train year-round,” she said.

Farmer’s Market mended; walk-ins can reg- “The SEC is a great track conference, so I know I’ll be Workshop is scheduled for ister for $40 at 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 12 in Des Moines.

The workshop features running against great comThe workshop, spon- two presentations: petition all the time. I also sored by the Iowa “Farmers Market wanted to be a part of Farmers’ Market Disburbance: Handling championship teams.”

With a year to go, Association, provides difficult situations and the training and information people behind them” by Gochenour already has for farmers market man- Jeff Cole and “The Art and established herself as one of agers and vendors.

Science of Direct Iowa’s greatest female high The event will be held Marketing,” by Mary school track athletes.

Last spring, she became from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Peabody. the First Christian For more information, the third girl in the 39-year Church, 2500 University contact Ginny Gieseke, history of the Iowa state Avenue, in Des Moines.

IFMA President at 515- meet to win four individual The workshop registra- 277-6951 or visit IFMA state titles, capturing the tion fee is $30 and website at www.iafarmers- 100 and 200 meters and the 100 and 400 hurdles. She includes lunch. Advance markets.org. enters her senior year with nine state titles.

At the all-class Drake Relays last year, Gochenour Matthew’s House Food Pantry will have a 10-cent per won the 100 hurdles and item clothing sale from 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 19 at the 400 hurdles.

During the summer, Mondamin United Methodist Church, 301 Vine St. in Gochenour got a taste of Mondamin.

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 about the program call 712-7553104. To make an appointment for the Harrison County site, call 644-2105.

Residents in Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, rural Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont and Page Counties are eligible to participate.

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 1040EA. 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.

Locations and times are limited, available on a first come, first serve basis and are open to low and moderate income families who have income below 200 percent of poverty. For example, yearly income should be less than $36,620 for a family of three, less than $44,100 for a family of four, less than $51,580 for a family of five, etc.

In rural southwest Iowa the Making Connections program is sponsoring VITA sites in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and ISU Extension with financial support provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program operated by AARP Tax Aide is also available in the Broadway Methodist Church, First Street and Broadway, Council Bluffs.

No appointments are made. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Iowa Farmer’s Market workshop set for Feb. 12

Church food pantry/clothing sale

Grand Lodge of Iowa scholarship programs The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. is pleased to announce two scholarship programs are now available for 2011 graduating seniors from Iowa’s Public High Schools. Information is available both from School Guidance Counselors and on the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s Web site at www.gliowa.org.

One scholarship pro-

gram is for graduating seniors from Iowa Public High Schools who will graduate in 2011 and plan to study in an academic field. Sixty scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.

The second scholarship program is the “Mark Earl and Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship” or MCEC Technical Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to graduat-

ing Iowa High School seniors planning to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.

Twenty scholarships of $1,250 each will be awarded.

For more information about these scholarships, e-mail scholarships@gliowa.org, visit www.gliowa.org, or call 319-3651438.

Alex Gochenour, who has signed a letter of intent to attend Louisiana State University, is one of just three girls in Iowa history to win four individual titles in one state meet. She plans to concentrate on the heptathlon at LSU. international competition, placing 10th in the heptathlon while representing Team USA at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada.

Gochenour said she expects to concentrate heavily on the heptathlon in college. But she’ll continue to run in hurdles events and perhaps some relays for the Lady Tigers.

Gochenour said overall, she enjoyed the recruiting process.

“There were a few moments when I got

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stressed out a little bit,” she said. “But I loved meeting the coaches and athletes and visiting the schools.”

By Joanne Shearer Ila Mae Storm and her family attended six January birthdays at the home of her granddaughter, Tonya and her husband Joe Fustos and family at Mondamin.

Dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Woodward, Heidi and Sandi were Travis Roberts of Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Woodward and Doris Woodward.

Celebrating the birthdays of Ronny Woodward, Terry Woodward and Sandi Woodward.

Pisgah Red Hat Wildflowers met Jan. 19 for breakfast at Dave’s Old Home Café.

Those attending were Leanna Christensen, Wanita Margheim, Sheryl Springer, Edna Wiltfong, Mary Grubb, Carolyn Waldemer, Bobbie Thompson, Cherry Hall and Anne Belle Lizer.

Bob and Diane Anderson of Omaha, Neb. visited her mother, Donna Parr Jan. 30.

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Church did hair at Westmont Care Center in Logan for 30 years, Longview Home in Missouri Valley as well as several local funeral homes. Dee enjoyed making cakes and decorating them, upholstery, sewing and quilting.

Survivors include her son, Jay Myer and wife Myrna of Wadsworth, Ohio; daughter, Laurie Johnston and husband Tim of St. Louis, Mo.; grandsons, Matthew Myer, Marcus Myer and wife Jessa, Mitchell Myer.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Bernice Merchant, Doyne Willard, Norma Stoddard; brothers, Roger, Ken, Leonard, Ralph, Don, Dale and Robert.

A prayer service was held Jan. 30 at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Logan Fire and Rescue Department or the Jennie Edmundson Cancer Fund.

Logan Memorial Chapel 215 North Fourth Avenue Logan, Iowa 51546 644-2929

Delores Ruth “Dee” Myer, 76, of Logan, passed away Jan. 27 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 31 at the Christian Church in Logan with Pastor Ron Riley officiating. Organist was Vicki Koenig and vocalist David Dickinson.

Selections were, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.”

Honorary bearers were Calvin Johnsen, Dr. Phil Myer, Lyonal (Tommy) Clodfelder, Jack Myer, Bucky Hughes, Jack McMillen. Casket bearers were Tim Johnston, Marcus Myer, Kent Kersten, Matthew Myer, Mitchell Myer and Kent Clodfelder. Final resting place was Harris Grove Cemetery near Logan.

Dee was born Sept. 20, 1934 in Logan to Emmitt and Minnie (Peters) Pettit.

Dee graduated from Logan High School with the class of 1952. She then attended cosmetology school. In 1970, Dee opened Dee’s Beauty Shop and operated it for many years. Dee also

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Lo-Ma JV first at Atlantic meet

Obituaries DELORES MYER

Logan Herald-Observer

The Lo-Ma junior varsity team took first place at the Atlantic junior varsity tournament. They outdistanced the runner up, Lewis Central by 40 points. Members of the team are, from the left, J.J. Decker, Joe Graf, Jordan Muxfeldt, coach Kirk Kersten, Jordan Muxfeldt, Tanner Winther, Quin Mann, Brock Myers, Grant Whisney, Brett Greenwood, Brandon Buffum and coach Kent Kersten. Not pictured is Curtis Hazen.

Photo: Angela Winther Logan-Magnolia junior varsity wrestlers won the 12-team Atlantic junior varsity tournament Feb. 3.

The Panthers had 147 points, 40 points ahead of runner-up Lewis Central.

Lo-Ma had three champions, five third places and two fifth place finishes.

Brandon Buffum, Quin Mann and Jordan Muxfeldt were the three champions.

Buffum won two matches by pin and one by deci-

sion. Mann had a first period pin, a 15-5 major decision and a 12-10 overtime decision. Muxfeldt had a first period pin, a 5-3 decision and a 9-2 decision.

Brock Myers, Tanner Winther, Jacob Decker, Curtis Hazen and Joe Graf all finished third. Myers had a first period pin, Winther, Hazen and Decker all had two pins and Graf had one pin and a forfeit for third and fourth.

Brett Greenwood and Grant Whisney both finished in fifth place. At their weights the top three wrestlers in the bracket were all drawn into the same side of the bracket and if you lost in the first round the highest you could finish was fifth.

Whisney finished the tournament with two pins and Greenwood had one pin.

The young Panthers

finished the tournament with 21 wins and eight losses. They had 15 pins and only gave up four.

Team scores and placings were: 1. Lo-Ma, 147; 2. Lewis Central, 107; 3.

Creston, 105.5; 4. Tri Center, 103; 5. Atlantic, 102; 6. Clarinda, 94; 7.

Glenwood, 92.8; CBTJ, 83.5; 9. Sioux City East; 10. Griswold, 75; 11.

Harlan, 51; 12. Audubon, 12.

Vennink promoted Photos needed for 2012 Loess to Operations Engagement Supervisor at HCCB Hills calendar

Bill and LaVonne Shearer of Logan, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rebecca to Joshua Quackenbush, son of Lance and Janet Quackenbush of Kenesaw, Neb. A May wedding is planned.

Rebecca is a 2002 graduate of LoganMagnolia High School and is employed as a medical assistant at the Methodist Women’s Clinic in Omaha, Neb. The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Kenesaw High School in Kenesaw, Neb., and is employed as a manufacturing engineer at Baldwin Manufacturing in Kearney, Neb.

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

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

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

Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.

Primary 11:20 a.m.

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

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

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

Worship 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Nursery through adults.

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

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s

Harrison County Conservation Board announces that Byron Vennink has been promoted to operation’s supervisor. Vennink has been a park ranger with HCCB for 13 years. The operation’s supervisor manages daily operations and maintenance of HCCB’s 17 park and wildlife areas. Vennink says he is looking forward to the challenges and rewards in his new position.

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.

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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

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

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.

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

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SACRED HEART Woodbine Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

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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.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m.

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

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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.

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Western Iowa and take photographs,” Shol said.

Profits from the calendar help support the effort of the Loess Hills Hospitality Association that promotes and educates about the Loess Hills unique landforms.

“Photographs on shiny paper or digital forms are both accepted, although digital forms do produce better images,” Shol said.

Submission forms are available at the Loess Hills Visitor Center and Gift Shop, P.O. Box 51 in Moorhead or by calling 712-644-7692 for forms or more information.

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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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Photographs are now being accepted for Images of Western Iowa: The Loess Hills 2012 calendar.

“Images will be accepted through Feb. 15. There is no monetary reward for images, but if an image is published in the calendar, the photographer gets a free calendar and discounts on multiple copies,” said president Colleen Shol.

Pictures are needed from all seven counties along the Missouri River.

“The Loess Hills, their activities, flowers and animals are wonderful subjects for calendars and photographers from all over come to

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Facts and Figures Every year, couples get together on Valentine's Day to express their affection for one another. This Feb. 14, consider the following interesting facts and figures when celebrating Valentine's Day. • According to research from Hallmark, more than half of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased within six days prior to the holiday. That's especially interesting as Hallmark research also indicates more than half of the United States population celebrates the day by purchasing a greeting card.

• There are more single men than single women. For every 100 single women in their 20's, there are 119 single men in the same age group.

• Dating service establishments continue to be popular means for meeting a prospective soulmate. Nearly 1,000 dating services, which include online dating Web sites, exist and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue annually.

• Hallmark research indicates that more than 140 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year.

• 43,322 people were employed by establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2004.

California was home to 136 of those establishments, leading the nation.

• The average American consumed 25.7 pounds of candy on 2005, which actually represents a significant decline from 1997, when Americans consumed roughly 27 pounds of candy on average.

• There are roughly 2.2 million marriages per year in the United States.

• In 2005, there were slightly less than 5 million opposite-sex cohabitating couples in the This Valentine’s Day, United States, reflecting a growing trend of couples living together before walking down the aisle.

Surprise her • Men and women in the northeastern United States tend to get married for the first time later with a beautiful floral arrangement than their male counterparts throughout the rest of the country. For example, men in Massachusetts were a median age of 29.1 years of age at first marriage, while women were 27.4 of wine and roses or a long lasting years old. In Utah, however, men averaged 23.9 years of age at first marriage, while women gift from were a median of 21.9 years.

• Seventy percent of men and women between the ages of 30 and 34 in 2008 had been married at some point in their lives.

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Code changes could complicate tax preparation Building your wealth the smart, safe way CHAD NATION News Service A slew of changes in the tax code could complicate tax preparations this year; but don’t fret, the government has given taxpayers three extra days to file.

The IRS said that taxpayers will have until April 18 to file their income tax returns.

Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls on Friday, April 15, which normally is Tax Day. By law, the IRS said, District of Columbia holidays affect tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do. That gives all taxpayers three extra days to file.

While there are three extra days for those running late, some early filers, especially those who itemize deductions, will have to wait a couple of weeks to submit information.

But Francis Clark, a certified public accountant at Dickinson & Clark CPAs, said he would still recommend people come in early with their tax information.

Tax changes that Congress approved in December required the IRS to reprogram its tax processing systems, said Christopher Miller, an IRS spokesman. It could take until mid- to late February to get that done, he said.

Taxpayers will need to wait to file if they fall in any

of these three categories: • They are taxpayers who claim itemized deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A. Such deductions include mortgage interest; charitable deductions; medical and dental expenses; and state and local taxes.

• They claim the Higher Education Tuition and Fees Deduction. That’s the deduction for parents and students covering up to $4,000 of tuition and fees.

• They claim the Educator Expense Deduction. That’s a deduction for K-12 educators with out-of-pocket classroom expenses of up to $250.

Delays will be minimal for taxpayers who already itemize deductions, the IRS said, because those taxpayers normally have to wait to receive certain financial documents anyway.

Clark said it is estimated that 50 million taxpayers itemized tax returns out of 140 million that filed returns last year. Of those 50 million, only 9 million filed during January and February.

“So, it might affect 9 million taxpayers,” he said.

Clark said other tax law changes could affect Iowans as well.

He said accountants and tax preparers have been advised by the Iowa Department of Revenue to assume Iowa will not conform to all federal tax law changes.

Some of the provisions

that were not adopted are: • Tuition and fees deduction for higher education.

• Deduction for educator expenses.

• Election to deduct state sales/use tax as an itemized deduction in lieu of state income tax.

• Tax-free treatment of IRA distributions donated to charity.

Clark said IRA gift contributions to charity up $100,000 do not have to be reported on a federal tax return as income, however, Iowa does not allow it.

“These changes can complicate things on an Iowa return,” he said.

Clark said there are also big changes in the law in the area of asset depreciation.

A business, including farmers, can expense $500,000 of eligible equipment purchased and placed in service in 2010, on a federal return. Clark said in Iowa, the business is only allowed up to $134,000.

“That’s a big difference,” he said. “Federal returns may also be eligible for a 50 to 100 percent bonus depreciation on qualifying property, while Iowa doesn’t allow any bonus depreciation.”

With all the changes, new deadlines and potential delays, Clark still said individuals should consult their tax preparers sooner rather than later.

“The IRS is advising taxpayers to go ahead and get their tax information together and begin doing individuals returns,” he said, “whether you do your taxes yourself or by a preparer, so they are ready to e-file once the IRS is ready.”

TIM ROHWER News Service There are ways to reduce debt and create a financial safety net for the future, and you can do it at the same time, according to a local insurance agent.

John Butterbaugh is among many who believe in the financial steps preached by Dave Ramsey, an American financial author, radio host, television personality and motivational speaker.

“We believe a lot of what he says,” Butterbaugh said.

Ramsey, according to Butterbaugh, suggests several steps to a healthier financial life, beginning with the creation of an emergency fund of, for example, $1,000. This way, there’ll be money available for special needs like a new furnace without adding more onto credit cards, Butterbaugh said.

The next step is to pay off credit card balances, emphasizing those with the least amount to pay off, he said. Obviously, people need to continue to pay on all the cards on a monthly basis.

Ramsey, according to Butterbaugh, suggests paying the minimum amount on those larger bills and paying $100 or $150 extra on the smaller ones until they are paid off.

Then, the process starts again on the next lowest amount. The key here, Butterbaugh said, is the mental satisfaction of knowing

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When people are faced with so much debt, there can be that immediate feeling of being overwhelmed, he said.

“Most people don’t know where to start,” Butterbaugh said. “Most ask, ‘What do I do?’”

After the credit card debt is paid off, the next step is to create a savings account with enough money to last six months. The purpose of this is to provide a temporary safety net should people lose their jobs.

“Then, you invest in retirement,” Butterbaugh said.

After that, put money away for college for the children if that is a goal.

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“All insurance companies use credit scoring for premiums. The worse the credit score you have, the more apt you are to have claims. We tell everybody who wants a quote that credit scoring is a part of it.”

Butterbaugh also recommended that people check their credit score at least once a year to ensure accuracy, especially with the threat of identify theft.

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PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY CLAIMS GENERAL BASIC FUND Betty J. Abrams, emp. mil. ..$78.25 Agriland FS, emp. mileage And subs............................48.46 Alegent Health OHS/EAP, Utilities payments.............130.00 Alegent Health Clinic, safety And protection supp............39.00 Alltel ......................................47.24 APCO AFC Inc., radio and Communication................210.00 AT&T .....................................32.92 Kathy Baer, emp. mil. ..........262.05 Gary Barrineau, wearing apparel And uniform .....................128.39 Ruth Beck, transportation ...100.00 Better Business Equip., office And data processing..........85.12 Bill’s Water Cond.................264.60 Patty Booher, emp. mil. ...........2.30 Briggs Corp., health supplies And equip.........................196.07 Nichole Briggs, emp. mil. ....146.95 C&H Hauling .......................199.00 Care Facts Info. Sys., computer Updates ...........................793.50 Nicole Carritt, emp. mil............3.02 Cheryl Smith Cleaning Service, Other personnel ................540.00 City of Logan.......................492.30 City of Mo. Valley.................183.90 Coon Valley Trophies, env.

Ed/awards ...........................50.95 Susan Corrin, emp. mil. ......212.20 Counsel Office & Document, Service contracts .............829.19 Leeandra Cox, rent pmts. ...150.00 Crawford Co. Sheriff, legal and Court related serv. .............44.34 Creemers Enterprise LLC, Sales items .........................37.35 Creighton Medical Labs ......215.60 Dr. Robert Cunard.................70.00 Des Moines Stamp Mfg., office Supplies ...........................893.45 Sandra Dickman, emp. mil. .196.20 Kathy Dirks, emp. mil. ........421.60 Doctors Foster & Smith, Feed..................................165.92 Dollar General.......................32.95 The Dunlap Reporter, board Proceedings.......................26.25 Eby Drug ...............................99.85 Farm Plan, parts ...................13.19 Farner Bocken Co., food & Provisions ......................1,541.39 Fazzi Associates, service Contracts ............................24.00 FFF Enterprises, flu clinics .484.00 Julie Florian, emp. mil. ..........50.00 Fourth Ave. Bldg. Corp., Service contracts .............120.00 Dixie Frisk ...........................473.00 Judson Frisk........................600.00 Reanna Gochenour, emp.

Mileage ............................107.05 Paula Greene, emp. mil. .......26.62 Lois Hall, service contracts .600.00 Harr. C. Dev., Harr. Co. Impovement ................10,902.12 Harr. Co. Landfill Comm. .......25.00 Harr. Co. Pub. Hth. Juvenile Programs .......................4,368.00 Harr. Co. REC ..................1,517.67 Carla Head, emp. mil. ...........34.50 Hennessey-Aman Fun. ....1,225.00 Mike Hinkel, bldg. Maint. .....200.00 Hobby Lobby, env. Ed/awds ..68.53 Home Town Hdw. ................188.34 Horizon Equip. .................3,000.00 Huebner Funeral Home ...1,500.00 IAN Treas., meeting reg. .......41.00 IKON Fin. Serv., office & Data processing...............134.00 IKON Office Solutions Central, Office & data proc............167.89 IA Co. Recorders Assn., dues And membership .............200.00 IA Dept. of Nat. Res., dues & Membership .......................15.00 IA State Asso. Of Counties, Meeting reg......................260.00 IA State Medical Exam. ...1,812.00 Jack’s Uniforms & Equip., Wearing app. & uniform ....744.09 Christopher Jankovich ..........70.00 Jensen’s Ace Hdw. ...............96.00 John Johnsen, ag./hort. ......285.00 Larry King, emp. mil. ...........175.50 Renee King, meeting reg. .....45.50 King’s Crossing Vineyard & Wine, sales items.............117.12 L-3 Communications Mobile, Minor MV pts. & acc. ....4,500.00 Lehman Printing..................491.00 Logan Do It Best ...................73.03 Logan Mini Mart ..................524.82 Logan Postmaster .................17.00 Logan Super Foods .........2,634.91 Logan Woodbine Newsp., Magazines/period. .........1,112.60 Loganet ...............................220.00 Mail Services, DOT renewal Notices.............................481.35 Marathon Sys., custodial Supplies ...........................411.72 Matt Parrott, office supp......290.93 Maximum, Inc., acct., audit Services........................1,518.21 Teresa McCandless, emp.

Mileage ..............................40.00 Diane Meeker, emp. mil. .......83.76 Gay Melby, emp. mil..............96.16 Menards, ..............................38.87 MidAmerican Energy .......2,354.58 Midwest Turf & Irr., parts .........7.76 MOCIC, dues & memb........100.00 Carrie Montanez, emp. mil..312.90 Mow-N-Snow, parts...............45.08 Mumm Law Firm ..............3,585.19 The Nature Cons. Loess, Meeting reg........................60.00 Scott Nelson, postage...........10.50 Office Stop ..........................613.55 Olsen’s Outdoor Power, Lubricants ..........................93.46 On Trac, service contracts ....87.29 Oriental Trading Co., env., Ed/awards..........................63.93 William Ouren .......................75.00 PayLess Office Products.......99.33 Floyd Pitt, emp. mil..............105.00 Pott. Co. Cons., meeting Reg. ..................................180.00 Pryors K&L Repair, lub. ........47.87 Qwest ....................................83.21 Reserve Acct., postage....3,000.00 Alan Ronk, custodial serv. ..150.00 Dr. Therese Safranek ............35.00 The Schneider Corp., Telephone .....................1,950.00 Rhonda Sears, emp. mil......323.40 Seeley Service, emp. mil. & Subs.................................627.28 Shirley Sigler, emp. mil. ........17.50 Dewey Sloan, utilities pmts. 762.95 Solutions, off. Supp. ............250.00 State Hygienic Lab., abandon Well exp. & water ...............20.00 William Steppuhn, rent pmts150.00 Cindy Stessman, deputies Salaries.........................2,500.00 Linda Stueve, emp. mil........127.70 Swift Locksmithing, ............260.00 TofC Comm. Laundry, laundry Expense.............................26.20 Diane Tedford, cont. ed. ........94.99 Tek-Supply, park land dev. ..235.67 Dorothy Thomsen, rent Payments ..........................150.00

The Toner Place, off. Equip. 324.50 Top Quality Mfg. Glove World, Office supp.......................419.40 Ultra No Touch ......................52.00 US Bank...........................5,421.17 Valley Times News, office Supplies ...........................835.45 Verizon Wireless .................481.42 Kandice Wallis, emp.

Mileage ...............................24.30 Jeffrey Walls DDS, .............100.00 Sherrill Webb, emp. mil. ......175.00 West Group, magazines Periodicals ........................517.86 Western IA Tourism, dues & Memberships ...................150.00 Windstream......................1,688.28 Woodhouse Chev.-Buick .....301.38 Yellow Book mag./period.......67.50 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL FUND Christian Home Asso., sheltered Care .................................139.95 Brian Heffernan, emp. group Ins. ...................................166.66 Henry Adkins & Son, elec.

Supplies .........................7,040.00 Rene Hiller, emp. group ins.166.66 IMWCA, workmen’s comp Insurance ....................13,254.00 Elizabeth Lenz, emp. group Ins. ...................................166.66 Logan Woodbine Newspaper, Sheltered care ...................29.41 Gay Melby, emp. grp. Ins.....166.66 Tabitha Melby, emp. grp.

Insurance .........................166.66 Monona Co. Sheriff, sheltered Care ...................................37.22 Richard Ohl Sr., emp. group Ins. ...................................166.66 Kristina Pauley, emp. group Ins. ....................................166.66 Floyd Pitt, emp. grp. Ins. .....166.66 SilverStone Group, emp. group & life ins. .......................6,750.00 Lorie Thompson, emp. group Ins. ....................................166.66 Walter Utman, emp. group Ins. ...................................166.66 RURAL SERVICES BASIC FUND Harr. Co. Landfill Comm., dues & memberships...........13,094.00 JAIL Bob Barker Co., personal items And clothing..................1,143.75 Loftus Htg. & AC .................375.82 Logan Woodbine Newspaper, Personal items & cloth. .......30.00 US Bank................................48.12 Valley Times News, personal Items & cloth.......................73.80 MH-DD SERVICES FUND Cass Inc., work activity Services........................1,432.38 Concerned Inc., work activity Services........................2,745.51 Country Care Ctr., RCF ...4,184.77 Country View Estates, RCF ..............................2,476.00 Crossroads of West. IA, work Activity services ..........19,150.30 DHS ...............................47,511.20 Faith Ridge Life Center, adult Day care .......................3,000.00 Harr. Comm. Mental Hth., Outpatient ......................8,333.33 Harr. Co. Clerk of Court, legal Rep. ...................................65.00 Home Care Services, blank Record .............................301.75 Horizons Unlimited, work act.

Services...........................439.74 IA Dept. of Human Services, Misc. services .............40,000.00 Kanesville Therapy, Outpatient .........................344.00 Knoxville Residential, RCF .110.58 Mosaic, supported comm..

Living ................................324.00 Nishna Prod., work activity Services...........................813.15 Partnership for Progress, RCF ...............................1,611.69 The Pride Group, RCF.....1,499.78 REM Dev. Services, work Activity services ...............462.00 Shelby Co. Auditor, blank Record ........................27,180.86 Southwest IA Planning Co., Blank record ....................960.85 Treas. State of Iowa, inpatient/ Hospital.....................100,741.49 Vocational Dev. Ctr., work Activity services ...............305.62 Wesco Ind., work act. Serv. 870.38 SECONDARY ROAD FUND A Glass Time, minor MV pts.

And access. .....................875.00 AA Wheel & Truck Supply, Minor MV pts. & access. .....97.44 Agriland FS ....................25,460.01 Alegent Hth. Clinic ..............174.00 Aramark Uniform Services, elec.

Light & power..................102.42 Baum Hydraulics Corp., minor MV pts. & access. ..........1,095.70 Bi-State Motor Parts Inc., safety Items ................................514.12 Bill’s Water Cond...................28.00 Brown Supply Co., shop Equipment.........................412.35 Chemsearch, minor MV pts.

And access. .....................152.00 Cheryl Smith Cleaning Serv., Bldg. Maint.......................220.00 City of Logan.......................146.86 City of Mo. Valley...................22.56 Coates Manf., minor MV pts.

And access. .....................164.53 The Cure, safety items........111.15 Diamond Mowers, minor MV Pts. & access. ...................182.10 Echo Group, bldg. Maint. ....197.46 Elec. Eng., office supp. .......129.00 Farm Plan, oil & air filters 1,818.30 Farmers Feed & Supply, cover Aggregate & sand.........1,306.25 First Horizon Saver, eng.

Services.............................75.88 Foley Belsaw, minor MV pts.

And access. ........................93.89 Gerber Life Ins., eng. Serv. 738.60 Hallett Materials, cover aggregate And sand ......................6,215.51 Harr. Co. REC ..................1,310.02 HGM Asso., eng. Serv. ....7,838.91 Hotsy Equip. Co., minor MV Pts. & access. ...................362.52 Hungry Canyons Alliance, flood & Erosion const. St...........3,000.00 IA Prison Ind., traffic & st.

Sign material......................70.60 Jensen’s Ace Hdw...................3.67 Lawson Products, minor equip.

And hand tools.................462.23 Matheson-Linweld, minor equip.

And hand tools..................398.00 Loess Hills Co. Corner ........124.49 Loftus Htg. & AC ...................93.03 Logan Auto Supply..............763.08 Logan Do It Best Hdw.........121.89 MD Products, minor MV pts.

And access. ........................41.06 Mark Hydraulic co., minor MV Pts. & access. ....................35.00 Menards, traffic & st. sign Material ............................184.94 MidAmerican Energy .......1,103.00 Midwestern Culvert, flood & Erosion const...................251.40 Mo. Valley NAPA..................286.12 Mow-N-Snow, minor MV pts.

And access. .......................32.00 Nuts & Bolts Inc., minor equip.

Legals And hand tools.................278.89 Oppold Lumber .....................49.28 Powerplan, minor MV pts. & Access. .........................3,153.45 Qwest ....................................53.18 Regional Water .....................42.00 Tom Robbins, off. Supp. ......101.89 Rubber Inc., tires & tubes .....34.34 Sam’s Club..........................334.61 Schildberg Const..............9,660.72 JT Stoner, meals & lodging...43.00 Thermo King Christensen, minor MV pts. & acc. .................214.53 Thrivent Financial Lutherans, Eng. Serv. .....................4,050.90 Ultra No Touch ......................32.00 US Bank..............................696.53 Verizon Wireless .................208.54 Eddy Walker, minor MV pts.

And access. .....................929.79 Wick’s Sterling Trucks, minor MV pts. & access. .............267.08 Windstream.........................359.46 Winter Equip. Co., minor MV Pts & access. .................2,348.48 Wise-Mack, Inc., minor MV Pts. & access. ...............3,479.53 Wright Express Fleet Serv., Fuel & oil.......................2,321.74 Zep Sales & Service, minor MV Pts. & access. ...................111.54 Ziegler Inc., minor MV pts.

And access. ..................5,716.48 DRUG SEARCH AND SEIZURES L-3 Comm. Mobile, drug Enforcement...................3,382.95 E911 SERVICE COMMISSION AT&T .....................................33.61 Bill’s Water cond. ..................21.00 Harr. Co. REC .......................48.12 IA Prison Ind., traffic & st.

Sign material......................80.15 Mainstay Sys. Inc., misc......237.00 MidAmerican Eng. ................15.49 Qwest ..................................476.91 Sam’s Club..........................150.52 Valley Times News, misc. ...154.00 Windstream......................2,725.75 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT City of Logan.........................87.27 Counsel Office & Document, Off. & data proc...................55.58 Harr. Co. Pub. Hth., wearing Apparel & uniform..............52.00 Loftus Htg. & AC ...................30.83 MidAmerican Energy ..........736.32 Office Stop ..............................6.39 Something Unique, wearing Apparel & uniform............325.92 Ultra No Touch ........................6.00 US Bank..............................372.23 Verizon Wireless ...................54.56 CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION TRUST FUND Dunbar/Jones PLC, Consulting service ............500.00 Home Town Hdw., ................23.88 RDG Planning & Design, park Land dev. .......................5,250.00 Alan Ronk, park land dev....116.00 Treas. State of IA, tax & fee Disbursement....................301.00 ASSESSOR Dennis Alvis, cont. ed. ..........56.10 Counsel Office & Document, Off. Supp. ..............................9.07 Inst. Of IA Cert. Assessors, Cont. ed. ............................25.00 IA State Asso. Of Assessors, Cont. ed. ..........................350.00 Office Stop ..............................7.44 United States Postal Serv. ..753.60 Verizon Wireless ...................37.78 Windstream...........................28.23 JANUARY 2011 WITHHOLDING GENERAL FUND FICA...............................24,221.62 IPERS ............................17,973.67 GENERAL SUPPLEMENT FICA...............................24,666.06 IPERS ............................25,124.18 AFFINITY CARE .................155.55 LINCOLN FINANCIAL.........357.30 BC/BS ............................53,101.26 FIRST HORIZON .............3,661.47 SECONDARY ROAD FUND FICA...............................24,715.08 IPERS ............................21,606.21 AFFINITY CARE ...................94.35 LINCOLN FINANCIAL.........217.80 BC/BS ............................35,654.94 FIRST HORIZON .............1,369.95 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND FICA.................................5,044.04 IPERS ..............................3,915.73 AFFINITY CARE ...................17.85 LINCOLN FINANCIAL...........42.00 BC/BS ..............................5,500.31 FIRST HORIZON ................887.16 ASSESSOR FUND FICA.................................2,158.68 IPERS ..............................1,701.18 AFFINITY CARE .....................7.65 LINCOLN FINANCIAL...........18.00 BC/BS ..............................2,865.05 JANUARY SALARIES Margie Heffernan ................712.85 F. Irene Churchill .................287.37 Janet Wilderdyke.................222.48 Nichole Briggs.....................439.88 Ruth Heim ...........................194.67 Juanita Johnsen..................120.51 Donas Charbonneau...........308.64 Connie Ball............................25.00 Peggy Shearer ......................25.00 Pearl Pinkham..................1,302.82 Marilyn Kepford .....................25.00 Dedra Hatcher.....................523.32 Kandice Wallis..................1,288.98 Carrie Montanez .................643.88 Donald Rodasky....................45.40 Clifford Raper......................638.48 Eugene Jacobsen .................37.24 Paul Weber............................25.00 Duane Klein ..........................25.00 Joseph Ball ...........................25.00 Gary Hall...............................25.00 Roger Barry ..........................25.00 Ricky Shearer .......................25.00 Danny Mathison ....................25.00 Lance Baldwin.......................25.00 Lowell Chapman ...................25.00 Leonard Miller .......................25.00 Jay Heim ...............................25.00 Lynn Kline .............................25.00 John Burbridge .....................25.00 6-1

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14250 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES R. MYER, DECEASED To All persons interested in the estate of Delores R. Myer, Deceased, who died on or about January 27, 2011: You are hereby notified that on January 31, 2011, the last will and testament of Delores R. Myer, deceased, bearing the date of October 14, 2010 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Jay Myer was appointed Executor of the estate of Delores R. Myer. Any action to set aside the will

must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the Decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated January 31, 2011.

Executor of Estate: Jay Myer 354 Bluestone Court Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 Attorney for Estate: Judson Frisk 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128 Logan, Iowa 51546 P01113681 Date of second February 16, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LOGAN REVENUE FOR JANUARY 2011 Rent for Comm. Center.....$910.00 Court Fines .........................270.66 Donations Comm. Ctr..........358.54 Franchise Fees ..............10,885.49 Fuel Tax Refund..................277.57 Interest ..................................12.69 Insurance Settlement .......3,595.00 Landfill Charges ...............3,227.79 Lease-Property ...................100.00 Local Option Tax ..............6,775.82 Misc. Income Police ............307.50 Office Reimburse ....................2.00 Parking Fines ......................230.00 Pet License .........................270.00 Property Taxes ...............13,417.83 Reimb. Supplies ..................172.23 Sewer Rental .................22,435.35 Street Road Use ............11,637.40 Street Repairs .....................519.15 Swim Donations ...............6,454.88 Water Sales ...................26,203.61 Water Deposits ...................300.00 TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED

BY CITY...................108,363.51 TRANSFERS ...................2,707.47 TOTAL REV. AND TRANSFERS ............111,070.98 LIBRARY REVENUE FROM CITY/COUNTY .............4,637.07 LIB. FINES/MEM./GIFTS .............0 LIBRARY TOTAL ..............4,637.07 TOTAL CITY & LIBRARY REV. AND TRANSFERS ...115,708.05 6-1

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028945 STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF COMMUNITY BANK VS DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) MELISSA A. LARSON & SPOUSE OF MELISSA A. 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 the defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) 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 SOUTHWSET 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 $77,217.38 plus $2,212.12; Date, Dec. 1, 2010; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Jesse Render. 5-2

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPRO14251 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET FISHER, DECEASED To All Persons interested in the estate of Margaret Fisher, Deceased, who died on or about January 26, 2011: You are hereby notified that on February 2, 2011, the last will and testament of Margaret Fisher, deceased, bearing the date of July 25, 2007 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Jane Michael was appointed Executor of the estate of Margaret Fisher. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all

heirs of the Decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated February 2, 2011.

Executor of Estate Jane Michael 311 Park Street Magnolia, Iowa 51550 Attorney for Estate: Judson L. Frisk 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128 Logan, Iowa 51546 P01113681 Date of second publication: February 16, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INFORMAL HEARING CRANE INTER-COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT MONONA AND HARRISON COUNTIES, IOWA TO: ALL LANDOWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN CRANE INTER-COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF MONONA AND HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA. The Joint Board of Supervisors of Monona and Harrison Counties, acting as Trustees for the Crane Inter-County Drainage District, received a petition on June 15, 2010 by a landowner of the District requesting drainage relief in Section 33 of Sherman Township, Monona County. Acting on this petition, the Joint Board appointed Kuehl and Payer, Ltd of Storm Lake as Engineer and directed them to evaluate the capacity of the open ditch and the road crossing culverts, and to report their preliminary findings to the Board.

The Crane Inter-County Drainage District facility consists of 33,752 feet of open ditch. The outlet for this District is the MononaHarrison Main Open Ditch in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, T81N, R-45W, Harrison County, Iowa. The Crane Drainage District serves as an outlet to the Fletcher Drainage District in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter, Section 28, Sherman Township, Monona County. The District is traversed by six (6) county roads. The facility also parallels the Union Pacific Railroad from Station 0+00 to approximate Station 80+00 in the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, Little Sioux Township, Harrison County.

In 1997, Sundquist Engineering was appointed to investigate the condition of the Crane Drainage District’s Open Ditch Facility. An Engineer’s Report dated April 2, 1997, was submitted by Engineer Assman containing plans, profiles and cost estimate for a cleanout and the replacement of the outlet culverts. This report also contained calculations of channel flow depths and crossing culvert sizes for the facility. The proposed cleanout project was approved at public hearing with final plans and specifications dated September 25, 1997. The contract was awarded to Nelson & Rock Contracting, Inc. on October 31, 1997 with the work including the installation of a new 72 inch diameter outlet culvert and a full cleanout of the open ditch facility. A certificate of completion for the project was filed on July 20, 1999.

The petitioner is requesting relief from out of bank flooding that is occurring on both sides of the facility in Section 33, Sherman Township, Monona County, Kuehl & Payer, Ltd., has found that the work completed in 1999 was in accordance with the plans prepared by Sundquist Engineering. However, the design grade through Section 33, Sherman Township was 0.0179% which is very flat causing very slow flow velocities above the county line. In addition, the Engineer’s evaluation has found that the normal flow depth throughout this segment of channel above 340th Street (County Line Road) is deeper than the existing deputy of ditch, indicating an out-of-bank flow situation.

To address this situation, the Engineer has proposed two (2) possible solutions: One is to widen the ditch through Section 33 without regrading the ditch downstream of Section 33. This option will increase the carrying capacity of the ditch through Section 33 reducing the out of bank flows. The ditch would need to be widened approximately 2 feet each side of centerline with the spot used to increase the spoil banks approximately 2 feet along the ditch.

The second option would be to excavate the ditch on a new 0.044% grade from the outlet to top end.

This option would require all existing road structures to be removed, salvaged and relayed on the new grade.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Joint Board of Supervisors for Monona and Harrison Counties, Iowa, acting as Trustees for the Joint Drainage District have set Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Monona County Courthouse, Supervisors Board Room in Onawa, Iowa, or such other place as may be determined at that time, as the time, place and date for discussions on the Engineer’s Findings.

Please take notice and plan to attend for the Joint Board requests your input.

Brooke Kuhlmann Monona County Auditor 6-1

PUBLIC NOTICE HARRISON COUNTY SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS December 30, 2011 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 Panic Button Joey Moore with Secure-Tech gave a presentation to the board on panic buttons for the courthouse. No action taken.

Johnson Farm A public hearing was held for the board to consider a resolution to convey any interest the county may have in a parcel of land known as the Johnson Farm to the Little Sioux Historic Preservation Association.

No comments against this proposal were received. Motion to close the public hearing was made by King, second by Smith. Roll call vote: King, aye; Smith, aye; Pitt, aye.

Motion to approve resolution authorizing a Quit Claim Deed to Little Sioux Historic Preservation Association on property known as the Johnson Farm was made by Smith, second by King. Roll call vote: King, aye; Smith, aye; Pitt, aye.

Johnson Farm is described as: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4NE1/4) and all that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4NE1/4), all in Section Eighteen (18), Township Eighty One (81) North, Range Forty Four (44) West of the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, Harrison County, Iowa, described as commencing at the East quarter (E1/4) corner of Section 18-81-44, thence due North along the East line of the NE1/4 of Section 18-8144, 1043.85 feet to an intersection with the centerline of existing County Road F020, thence North 11 degrees 27’ 15” West along said centerline 209.35 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence North 85 degrees 17’ 15” West 240.00 feet, thence North 17 degrees 32’ 05” West 145.55 feet, thence North 0 degrees 46’ 55” West 625.00 feet to the centerline of existing County Road L-14, thence along said centerline South 23 degrees 26’ 55” East 225.00 feet, thence South 30 degrees 56’ 55” East 250.00 feet to an intersection with the centerline of County Road F-20, thence South 11 degrees 27’ 15” East along said centerline 370.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Tract contains 2.58 acres, including Public Roads and 2.02 acres, excluding Public Roads in the NE1/4NE1/4; and, 0.27 acres, including Public Road and 0.22 acres, excluding Public Road in the SE1/4NE1/4, all in Section 18-8144.

Condemnation List Assistant County Attorney Ashley West discussed the condemnation list with the Board. This list will be brought back to the board in January for approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to U.S. Bank in the amount of $2,121.59 was approved on a motion by King, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Resolution Naming Depositories A resolution that lists the maximum amounts of Harrison County’s funds that can be deposited into various banks was given to the board. On a motion by Smith, second by King, this resolution was approved. Unanimous approval.

Cash Count: TREASURER: Cash..................................$593.00 Safe.....................................407.00 Auto.......................................60.00 Drivers License ...................100.00 Deposits in Transit..........57,046.04 CD/NN.......................9,422,463.90 TOTAL .......................9,480,669.94 RECORDER Cash....................................100.00 Deposits in Transit............2,728.20 Accts. Receivable................698.70 TOTAL ..............................3,526.90 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 6-1

HCSWCD scholarships The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its annual scholarship award.

The scholarship of $400 will be paid directly to the student. Some restrictions apply.

It is available to any student pursuing a program of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. High school seniors wishing to submit an application must reside in Harrison County.

Applications are available from the guidance counselors at LoganMagnolia, Boyer Valley, Woodbine, West Harrison, Tri-Center and Missouri Valley schools, or may be picked up at the Harrison SWCD office located at 2710 Highway 127, Logan.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 3.

The district will select its winner by April 2.

For more information contact Karen Androy at the Harrison SWCD at 644-2210.

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Logan Herald-Observer February 9, 2011

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Words from Rep. Matt Windschitl Protecting Our 2nd Amendment Iowa became a “shall” issue weapons permit state in January because of a new law which was passed last session. This was a major step in ensuring gun rights for all Iowans regardless of where they live in Iowa. Previously thousands of Iowans were being denied their constitutional right to bear arms for no real justifiable reason by some sheriff offices. This change has been very popular throughout the state as many sheriff offices are reporting a great deal of new and renewal applications for permits.

This year, House Republicans are working hard to make sure our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms is not infringed on again in the future. Two major pieces of legislation are currently being discussed in the House Public Safety committee which I serve on.

The first measure, House Study Bill 18, would protect Iowans’ firearm rights even in a state of emergency after a natural or man-made disaster. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the city of New Orleans declared a state of

cally state in our constitution that we have a right to keep and bear arms. House republicans believe it is the right time to put a 2nd Amendment provision in our State Constitution. The language in House Study Bill 17 would specifically guarantee Iowans the right to acquire, keep, possess, transport, carry and use arms for defense. It also prohibits special taxation, licenses and registrations that are currently required. This resolution would allow all law abiding Iowans to own and carry firearms without interference from the state government and makes it a fundamental right grounded in our State constitution as it is in our federal Constitution.

These two bills, along with several others being considered are designed to protect and enhance law abiding Iowans rights. HSB17 and HSB18 have been assigned to me to move through Committee. I know that Iowans truly value their right to keep and bear arms just like I do and I am committed to doing all I can to advance these bills.

Right to Work Declared This week the House took up a measure that directs the

emergency, and there were many reports of citizens being denied the right to legally carry weapons, also some citizens were forced to hand over their legally owned firearms to the government. Regardless if the tragic events that took place and the ensuing chaos, this was a serious misuse of government power and puts our constitutional rights in danger.

HSB18 was drafted to protect Iowans from ever having to face a similar situation.

This bill would specifically prevent any state officials from prohibiting law abiding Iowans from possessing or carrying firearms during a state of emergency. House Republicans in favor of the legislation are proposing the idea because we believe Iowans should always have the right to protect themselves and their families, regardless of the circumstances they are in. Iowans should never be left defenseless, especially during times of chaos and uncertainty.

The second measure is House Study Bill 17, which proposes an amendment to our State Constitution. Iowa is one of only a handful of states which does not specifi-

Department of Economic Development to include the phrase “Iowa is Right to Work State” on all materials they distribute to recruit or advertise our state in order to draw in new business.

Now I know this may seem like a simple measure, but I assure you it is not. Our Right to Work status has been under attack for the past four years and if we are to truly be able to bring in new business to help create jobs we need to show how lucrative Iowa really is. Many top executives admit that when they look at new places to locate, the right to work status of those states plays a huge role in the process.

There are over 100,000 Iowans out of work right now and House Republicans are committed to doing everything we can to help get those Iowans back to work.

Even if it’s as simple as boldly telling potential employers that we are a Right to Work State.

Healthcare Freedom Act Passes House Currently in Iowa we have over 70,000 jobs related to insurance and financial services industry. These are good paying jobs and vital to our economy, unfortunately there

are numerous provisions in the Federal Healthcare Mandate which would eliminate many of these jobs. This is why House Republicans took action this week on the Healthcare Freedom Act, House File 111.

Many of the provisions in the Federal Mandate would drive down competition in the healthcare and insurance industry and therefore drive up the cost of healthcare coverage. Iowa needs more health insurers, not less. For example, part of the mandate requires 80 percent coverage; this is likely to force small insurers out of business in Iowa.

That means two things, fewer people working in the insurance industry and less competition, which translates to higher costs for health insurance.

Voters sent us to Des Moines to help Iowa businesses grow and put people back to work. Allowing the Federal Government to force this mandate on Iowans would do the opposite. By passing House File 111, we are asserting Iowans’ rights to make decisions about their health care, we are saying that Iowans are in a better position to make decisions about their health care than

bureaucrats in Washington and we are trying to ensure that many of the jobs we have today in the insurance industry will be here for years to come.

Update: Marriage Amendment Moves Forward Early this week House Republicans brought up for debate the Iowa Marriage Amendment, House Joint Resolution 6.

The resolution states; “marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union valid or recognized in this state.” The amendment has made it past its first major hurdle in the legislative process and will now move to the Senate for debate.

Share Your Thoughts There are many different issues on the horizon this session and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments on issues important to you. If you or a friend would like to receive this newsletter by e-mail I would be more than happy to add you to my newsletter list.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns, the district number is 712-6424334 or e-mail me at matt.windschitl@legis.state.i a.us

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Logan Herald-Observer February 9, 2011

Sports

LO-MA SENDS 12 TO DISTRICT MEET Seven champions, five second place advance Evan Bland World Herald News Service One weight class at a time, Logan-Magnolia reminded its competition why it’s among the best wrestling teams in the state.

The Panthers paraded out a whopping 12 district qualifiers – including seven champions – and pulled away to claim a Class I-A sectional at Woodbine High School Feb. 5.

“They get excited for each other,” Lo-Ma coach Kent Kersten said. “They’re friends, and when they win, it just gets them going a little more for the next guy. It does get them fired up.”

Advancing a dozen wrestlers to districts is something Kersten said may never have been done in the program’s 50-year history. The 2005 team that won the state tournament had 10 in districts and the 2006 squad claimed 11 berths.

Lo-Ma (284 points) also moved on to a four-team regional dual Feb. 8 at Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto in Mapleton. Runner-up

Underwood (188.5) will face Woodbury Central while the Panthers drew Akron-Westfield at 6 p.m.

The regional winner earns a spot in the state dual tournament Feb. 26.

Individual qualifiers will meet their counterparts from the Griswold sectional Feb. 12 at noon at Council Bluffs St. Albert who will play host to the I-A meet.

The Panthers’ seven champions were No. 9 Ethan Reynek (112), No. 4 Quinton Doiel (119), No. 4 Dillon Lorentzen (125), No. 8 Zach Hatcher (135), No. 2 Nolan Oviatt (140), No. 2 Marrick Loftus (160) and Travis Jones (171).

Oviatt’s win was the 178th of his career, tying him for the school record as he tries to become the program’s first four-time state place-winner.

“It’s amazing,” Loftus aid. “We knew what we were in store for, and we came out here and pinned people.”

“Some kids will think this is the end of the season for them, and we know we still have a month left of wrestling. We pick it up

A record 12 Lo-Ma wrestlers qualified at the sectional meet Feb. 5 for districts at Lewis Central Feb. 12. They included in front from the left, Troy Sodders (second), Nolan Oviatt (first), Zach Hatcher (first), Dillon Lorentzen (first), Quinton Doiel (first), Ethan Reynek (first), Ridge Meeker(second); in back, Logan Melby (second), Evan Mikels (second), Chris Bridgeford (second), Travis Jones (first) and Marrick Loftus (first).

Photo: Angela Winther a notch in February.”

Also earning a spot at the district meet were Ridge Meeker (103), Troy Sodders (145), Chris Bridgeford (189), Evan Mikels (215), Logan Melby (285).

Finishing in third were Eric Brosnahan (130) and Dillon Miller (152).

This was the 10th consecutive year Lo-Ma has won the sectional tournament and the 32nd sectional crown in the pro-

gram’s 50 years, Kersten said.

“There were a lot of good wrestlers at our sectional and I thought our guys dia a great job,” Kersten said. “But, we needed to get a lot through

if we want to do well at district and state.”

Host Woodbine (150.5) points, took third, followed by St. Albert (145), Westwood (131), MV-A-O (106.5) and West Monona (76.5).

Hutson breaks school Lo-Ma loses career point total Feb. 3 tough game to IKM/Manning Judy Adair

For the Herald-Observer

Over the past few y e a r s , LoganMagnolia has seen s o m e incredible Hutson achievements in girl’s sports. Feb. 3 was no different. Senior Karen Hutson broke LoMa’s all time career scoring record as she recorded her 1,268th career point.

Early in the night it was questionable as to whether the record would fall on LoMa’s home court as the West Monona Spartan’s made an early focus on containing Hutson. Sixty seconds into the game, Carrie Charbonneau, Courtney Oviatt and Hutson combined for eight points to give Lo-Ma an early lead. The Spartans defense forced two Panther turnovers that quickly got West Monona back in the game and cut the Panthers lead to 12-8. The Spartans continued to play hard and capitalized on missed Panther shots and took the lead late in the first quarter 13-12. The Panthers managed to get the ball back with seconds to play and

went up by two to end the first quarter, 15-13.

Starting the second quarter, Hutson was fouled on a shot and made the extra point for a three-point play.

The Spartan’s again came storming back by going inside against the Panther’s defense and closed the gap to one point at the five minute mark, 22-21. In a quick move, Charbonneau raced to the Panther’s end of the court as Hutson grabbed a rebound from a missed Spartan shot. Hutson heaved the ball the entire length of the court to Charbonneau who made a quick two that would ignite an eight point Panther run.

Kylee Loftus then drew a foul and scored two free throws. On the inbound from the Spartan’s, Hutson would steal the ball and score an easy two putting Lo-Ma up 40-28 to end the half.

The third quarter started like a ping-pong game as Hutson hit a three-point bucket followed up with a two-pointer from West Monona. Then Lo-Ma sank a two, and Hutson stole the ball again and scored two points. West Monona took the ball down the court hitting a field goal for three, setting the score at 47-36.

Then as has happened so many times this season, Lo-

Levi Ettleman goes for two in the semi-final round game with IKM/Manning Feb. 3.

Photo: Gene Esser Kylee Loftus plays defense in the game with West Monona.

Photo: Gene Esser Ma’s speed would be too much for their opponent.

Lo-Ma scored 13 points in the remainder of the quarter to only four points by the Spartans going up 60-40.

Early in the fourth quarter Hutson went in for a layup and scored two. It was this shot that gave Hutson the all-time scoring record.

Lo-Ma scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with a win, topping the Spartans by a score of 76-45.

Hutson finished the night

with 34 points. Loftus scored a career high of 18 points, and led the night with 12 rebounds and had two steals. Charbonneau ended the night with 10 points and two steals. Kia Fender and Oviatt added six points each.

Emily Dickinson came off the bench and added two points. ”We played smart tonight and did our job,” said coach Kevin Patterson.

The win gave the Panthers a record of 15-3.

were fifth.

In matches wrestled, the Panthers had 22 wins and 25 losses and recorded 13 pins while giving up 20.

The young Panthers lost their first dual by six points to Sioux City North 39-33.

They won their second dual against LawtonBronson 42-30. They lost their last three duals to Moc-Floyd Valley 72-12, Westwood 60-23 and Alcester-Hudson, S.D., 4624.

“Giving up 30 points in forfeits due to five open weights after the first two duals hurt our chances of winning the last three duals,” said coach Kirk Kersten.

For the Herald-Observer

Following a two-day postponement due to last week’s snowstorm, the LoganMagnolia boys basketball team hosted the IKMManning Wolves in a semifinal round game of the Western Valley Conference Tournament Feb. 3.

In the first quarter of the game, the Panthers dialed up a couple of shots from behind the three-point line as both teams battled to a 14-14 tie.

Then in the second, Lo-Ma picked up their defensive pressure to gain momentum and claimed a 27-21 lead at the half.

After the intermission, it was the Wolves turn to pick up the defense as the Panthers had to work hard for every shot. Lo-Ma could only muster five points in the third period of play, that led to a 3232 tie going into the fourth quarter. In the final period of the game, the two teams traded leads on several occasions with IKM/Manning going up 40-38 with just over two minutes to go. With Lo-Ma coming down the floor looking for a tie or the lead, Levi Ettleman took a pass at the top of the key and knocked down a three-point basket to give the Panthers a 41-40 lead. Nate Fender stole the ensuing end bounds pass, but a quick shot gave the Wolves the ball back with a minute left to go. Following a couple time outs, and IKM/Manning holding the Grant Whisney finished in fourth place at the Lawton- ball for the last shot, the Wolves hit a three-point basBronson dual tournament.

Photo: Angela Winther ket from the right corner to

JV wrestlers fifth at Lawton-Bronson dual Logan-Magnolia’s junior varsity wrestlers finished in fifth place at the LawtonBronson varsity dual tournament. First place went to MOC-Floyd Valley.

Curtis Hazen finished as champion at 189 with a 5-0 record. Hazen had four pins and one forfeit. Brock Myers and Quin Mann both finished in second place in their weights. Both Myers and Mann had three pins. Joe Graf finished in third with a 3-2 record. He had two pins and a forfeit.

Brett Greenwood at 103, Grant Whisney at 145 and Jordan Muxfeldt at 215, all finished in fourth place.

Brandon Buffum at 112 and Tanner Winther at 135

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take a two-point lead with only 2.7 seconds remaining.

After two time outs for the home team, the Panthers had one last play. A long inbounds pass down the floor was completed to Levi Ettleman, but he was unable to get a good look at the basket as time ran out. Final score was IKM/Manning 43 and Lo-Ma 41.

“Obviously, that was a tough way to lose a ball game,” said coach Steve Nixon. “We didn’t play our best tonight, but I was proud of how we battled. In the end, our poor shot selection led to a difficult shots, which contributed to our struggles on offense. Give IKM/Manning credit – they played a good game.”

Ettleman finished the night with 14 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and a steal. Others contributing were Paul Hutson, 12 points, nine rebounds an assist and a steal; Fender, nine points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals; Brennan Azinger, six points, two rebounds and two assists.

With the loss, the Panthers moved to the consolation side of the bracket and traveled to Lawton to take on the Lawton-Bronson Eagles from the North Division Feb. 4. In the game Lo-Ma came out very flat and looked to still be reeling from the previous night’s loss. This spelled trouble for the Panthers as they were facing a very talented Eagle team. In the end, the Panthers fell by a score of 7445.