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The Woodbine Twiner The Official Newspaper of Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa
www.woodbinetwiner.com January 12, 2011
Volume 133, Issue 2
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Supervisor appointments made Appointments were decided upon at the Supervisors’ reorganizational meeting Jan. 3 MARY DARLING For The Twiner The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 3 with new county officials
sworn in and appointments made for the year. Robert Smith was named chair of the Board of Supervisors and Gaylord Pitt was named as vice chair. Walter Utman was
sworn in as a new board member. Other appointments included: • Official newspapers: Logan HeraldObserver, Missouri Valley Times-News and Woodbine Twiner. • County Engineer: J. Thomas Stoner and staff • Drainage Engineer: Stephen Sundquist and Associates • Drainage Attorney:
Grace University where he teaches Greek/Hebrew classes. Udd is the pastor at the New Life Evangelical Free Church in Logan. Udd was taking a group of students to Jerusalem University College for a class in Holy Land studies. The timing couldn’t have been better for the Soetmelk’s, as Udd extended this opportu-
NIKKI DAVIS Editor Lloyd and Rilla Soetmelk of Logan believe in God. They believe in Jesus. And they wanted to see where Jesus walked and taught. The trip was Rilla’s retirement dream – and she firmly believes God had a hand in making it possible. Lloyd was discussing a possible vacation for him and his wife during a men’s breakfast with Dr. Stan Udd, a professor at
Noel Mumm • Courthouse Maintenance: Kathy Peterson and staff • Medical Examiner: CCL Ferguson-DO Medical Examiner • Enrique E. Cohen, MD deputy; Robert D. Cunard, MD deputy; Carrie L. Grady, MD deputy; Mary A. Lob, MD deputy; Joseph T. Piccolo, MD deputy; Daniel H. Richter, MD
nity to tour the sights and learn with the students on their journey. The Soetmelk’s couldn’t pass this offer and made the decision to go. The group flew out of Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 3, 2010 and stayed in the Holy Land for 24 days – each day the two tour guides had classes at JUC then other days only tours throughout Israel. At all times becoming more acquainted with the History on Site. “The trip was just amazing,” Rilla said, as she recalled their religious journey. “I would live
deputy; Therese M. Safranek, MD deputy; Romaine S. Sangha, MD deputy; Christopher J. Jankovich, PA-C/ME investigator; Melissa K. Klutts, RN/me investigator; Sara M. McIntosh, RN/me investigator. • Board of Health: Dr. Carrie Grady and Vern Henrich appointed for three-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2013; other members, Jack
there if I could bring our families.” Each day, beginning Jan. 5, 2010 was an adventure – at times we toured with two buses which held 50 students. One bus held several US colleges and the other bus Australian students. When on tour, there were four to six stops. The journey began as soon as lodging was assigned. Udd had been to Jerusalem several times and was acquainted with the historical landmarks and wanted to see Jerusalem light up at night. The students were treated to a walk through the Old City and the first stop was at the Holy Sepulcher. Then to the traditional site of the Last Supper, Pentecost and the first Church, now known and rebuilt as Zion Mother of All Churches. The day journey was well worth the up and down long walks, but Rilla couldn’t help be slightly disappointed. “It looked too new,” she replied. “Everything was reconstructed. I was expecting to see an upper room with wooden beams, not stone on walls, floor and ceiling.” The reason for the See HOLY LAND Page 9
Gochenour term ending Dec. 31, 2011; Bob Smith, term ending Dec. 31, 2012; Angie Pryor, term ending Dec. 31, 2012. • County Public Health Nurses: Nicole Carritt, Administrator and staff • Planning Council: Bob Smith, Jim Poehlman, Lonnie Maguire and John Mock • Budget Director: See SUPES Page 9
Bustin’ Loose in Woodbine NIKKI DAVIS Editor Pat Waresk loves his dogs, and he loves his rural Woodbine acreage purchased in 2004, the home to his Bustin’ Loose Kennel, where he trains them. And Waresk is good at what he does. The German Shorthair Pointers he has trained hold national titles, including Amateur Champion in 2000, the National All-Age Champion in 2009 and, in the beginning of November 2010, the National Gun Dog Champion. “And Chip was the runner up in the National Shooting Dog Championship,” Waresk added. “Add that, and it really is pretty impressive.” He doesn’t just love the dogs – the dogs love him. As he walks into their kennel, they circle in place, jump on their houses and bark for his attention. As he walks by, it’s clear they’re not just dog after dog. “Hi, Little Bell. Hi, Gabe. Hi, Crazy Eddie …” he says as he walks down the line. He finishes up with Buddy A, Chip, Rock N Rolla, Victor, Indy, Gemma, Buddy B, Niki, Morde, Vito and Baby. He currently keeps about 15 of the shorthairs in which he has trained and serves as their handler during year long field trial competitions. Of course, some of them were on See WARESK Page 9
SWIHMB performs in Fiesta Bowl parade MARY DARLING For The Twiner
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Some of the best musicians in southwest Iowa showed the Phoenix area what is so great about the Midwest when the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band performed in the Fiesta Bowl parade and pre-game festivities at the Fiesta Bowl football game over the holidays. The band, formed every
other year, was comprised this year of students from 30 school districts in southwest Iowa. Students in all southwest Iowa school districts are eligible to audition for the band. The first three trips were to Dallas, Texas, then eight to Phoenix, Ariz., one to Orlando, Fla., and this year again to Phoenix. Nate Simons, LoganMagnolia’s band director, served as the head director of the band this year.
American Legion Auxiliary to meet The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 2 p.m. on Jan. 20 at Rose court. Hostesses will be Zoe Leonard, Janet Mether and Lois Schraeder. Speaker will be Lary Oliver.
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“This has to be one of the best trips I’ve been on with this group,” Simons said. “I heard so many positive things from Phoenix residents, airport workers, flight attendants, hotel staff, bus drivers…everyone we came into contact with couldn’t say enough about how polite and respectful these kids were.” The 215 members including the band, directors and chaperones, left Dec. 29
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from Omaha, Neb. for Phoenix, Ariz. They were welcomed to Phoenix with unusually cold temperatures throughout much of their stay, but enjoyed the visit and honor band members proudly represented the state of Iowa in the Fiesta Bowl parade Dec. 31. “One of the best compliments I received was from long-time band selection chair for the Fiesta Bowl, See SWIHMB Page 9
or in the comment box at the front desk. Call Rita or Wendy with questions at 647-2750. Holy Land tour Lloyd and Rilla Soetmelk, from the New Life Evangelical Free Church, will be sharing
photos of their Holy Land tour, including Israel, Jerusalem and Jordan, from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Logan Community Center. The public is welcome to attend. After prom fundraiser
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The Woodbine junior class will be having a free will donation soup supper to raise money for after prom from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 14 in the Woodbine Community School’s commons. The See SHORT TAKES Page 9
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