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Herald-Observer www.heraldobserver.com APRIL 6, 2011

VOLUME 127, ISSUE 14

SHORT TAKES SEVERE WEATHER SIREN TEST Harrison County E m e r g e n c y Management will conduct a severe weather warning siren test at 10 a.m., April 6 for approximately three minutes.

S EVE R E W E AT H E R AWA R E N E S S WE E K

PET LICENSES The City of Logan reminds residents that pets licenses were due in January. To license you will need to have a copy of the rabies vaccinations unless you have already submitted one to the city. For more information call 644-2425.

POOL RAFFLE The Logan Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a raffle for a family membership to the Jim Wood Aquatic Center. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis member. The drawing will be May 12 at the Kiwanis meeting.

For more information call 644-2567.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD Boy Scouts in Troop 85 will be picking up donations for the local food pantry the morning of April 9. Please leave donations on front porch in a plastic bag. For more information call Jon Fiddelke at 6446009.

BINGO NIGHT The Mondamin Community Center will be hosting bingo night at 7 p.m., the second Saturday of every month.

Cash and prizes will be awarded. Bingo will follow the American Legion fish fry.

LEGION FISH/ CHICKEN FRY The Mondamin American Legion will hold a fish/chicken fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., April 9 at the Mondamin Community Center. For more information call 712-646-2049.

TEA PARTY MEETING Harrison County Tea Party meet-up 1 p.m., April 9, Missouri Valley library. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lee Hieb of Logan.

Topic, “Can National Health Care be Hazardous to Your Health?” For more info contact Ron Duncan, 644-2903.

CLOSED Matthew’s House food pantry at the Mondamin United Methodist Church will be closed Easter Sunday, April 24.

Mary Darling Editor Someone needs to tell Mother Nature she jumped the gun on severe weather this spring. The early spring storm that hit the area March 22 caught many off guard. The state is just now marking severe weather awareness week April 4-8.

Residents of Iowa know the weather can change in the blink of an eye from snow one day to warm temperatures, hail and tornados the next. This week

is used to make people stop and think how to prepare if faced with severe weather situations.

According to the National Weather Service the primary indoor warning tool is a NOAA weather radio. Like a smoke detector, a weather radio waits in standby mode until a warning is issued.

“Lack of information during a potentially dangerous storm could be devastating to your family and commuSEE WEATHER AWARENESS Page 2

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Golden Hills to help fund corridor plan Mary Darling Editor The Golden Hills RC&D has received partial funding to complete a corridor management plan for the Western Skies Scenic Byway.

Grants received included a $188,800 National Scenic Byway grant; a $15,000 Natural Resources Based Opportunity Grant and a $10,000 Iowa West Foundation Grant. The total project is estimated to cost $236,000.

According to Elizabeth Birkel-Leddy, Western Skies Scenic Byway project manager, each of the four Byway County Boards of Supervisors will be asked to contribute $2,000 towards the cost, with the remaining cost being provided through volunteer services.

“The Corridor Management Plan is the guiding document for the Byway and must adhere to the 14 points of a Good corridor management plan outlined by the Federal

Vote appears to have ended Town & Country Arts dispute Mike Brownlee World-Herald News Service The conflict within the Town and Country Arts organization of Harrison County appears to be over.

In a membership vote held March 27 at the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan, nine people were voted to the organization’s board of directors.

“We’re glad the election is over,” said Joe Vittitoe, who was elected to the board. “We’re thankful to all of our supporters who helped us be victorious in the election.”

Ninety-two Town and Country Arts members voted for nine directors, with Rick Dilley receiving

Highway Administration,” Birkel-Leddy said.

The Western Skies Scenic Byway in western Iowa runs through Harrison, Shelby, Audubon and Guthrie Counties. From Stuart, the Byway goes north to connect with Iowa Highway 44 in Panora. It then rolls along a ridge top through the towns of Guthrie Center and Hamlin. The route then passes through the Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, then past Jacksonville into Harlan where the route forms a loop. On the northern portion of the loop it travels through Westphalia, Panama and Woodbine. The southern portion of the loop travels through the community of Portsmouth and continues to the city of Missouri Valley.

New Byway signage is set to be installed this spring.

A photographer, Ken West, has also been hired to develop a professional photo database to promote the SEE GOLDEN HILLS Page 2

HCDC salutes existing industry

At the request of Harrison County Development Corporation, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors have named April “Existing Business and Industry Month.”

HCDC is working to recognize the significance of existing businesses in the county.

“Statistically speaking, 75 to 80 percent of all growth comes from existing businesses,” said HCDC Referee Judson Frisk, center, aided by Dixie Frisk, left, and Susan Bonham, right, explain Executive Director Renea Anderson. “We are working the Town and Country Arts election process to voters March 27 at the courthouse.

Photo: Nikki Davis on a business retention program called Synchronist. I the highest total of 65.

Vittitoe, Renea Anderson, SEE TCA VOTE will be setting up meetings Along with Dilley, David Bill Holcomb, Deb Nelson, Page 2 with businesses in Harrison Leonard, Jim Perley, Lori Newberg and Eric County to go through this process and help us glean information to better serve the companies and their employees.”

Anderson is hoping this, in turn, will aid communities and the county in working to make educated decisions when planning for development projects as well as routine infrastructure needs and quality of life enhancements.

HCDC is preparing to celebrate its 44th annual meeting April 28. The meeting will be held at the Logan Community Center and will focus on the existing business theme. Barb Oliver, Director of Human Resources for Perfection

Fliehe feted at open house An open house was held March 31 at the Logan Community Center for city clerk/administrator Nedra Fliehe, center, who retired after 30 years of service to the City of Logan. Former mayor Mike Foutch, left, and his wife Shelley, were just two of the many people who stopped by the reception to wish Fliehe congratulations on her retirement.

Photo: Mary Darling

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From the Front

WEATHER AWARENESS: April 4-8 GOLDEN HILLS: Western Skies FROM PAGE 1 nity,” said Harrison County Emergency Management Director Larry Oliver. “The first component of being prepared is having the proper information to make safety decisions.”

Once you get the information, knowing what actions to take to stay safe is the next step. Develop a family disaster plan and practice with your family what you will do for weather watches and warnings.

Oliver advised families to designate an area in the home as a tornado shelter.

“Practice having everyone in the family go there in response to a tornado threat,” Oliver said. “The designated shelter should be in a basement, storm shelter or lowest level of the building.”

Iowa Emergency Management Association advises to stay tuned to local TV or radio stations for emergency advisories and instructions. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning, officials said. Do not used corded phones, showers, take baths or use electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

“Discuss with family members the difference between a ‘tornado watch,’ and a ‘tornado warning,’ Oliver said. “Also develop a family emergency communication plan.”

A spotters class was held

in the county March 14. The National Weather Service in Valley, Neb., presented the essentials of weather spotting to a group of 50 volunteers from throughout the county.

“The information from the class was immediately put into effect,” Oliver said: “As many of the students – then trained spotters – were called to warn others of the danger on March 22 as a tornado passed through Harrison County. While damage was widespread to homes, buildings and trees, no deaths or serious injuries occurred.”

“Advance planning for thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes and floods requires specific safety precautions,” said Harrison County Public Health Administrator Nicole Carritt.

According to Carritt, you should have the following items on hand: •A battery-powered flashlight, a battery-operated NOAA weather radio, and extra batteries for both.

•An emergency evacuation plan, including a map of your home and, for every type of severe weather emergency, routes to safety from each room.

•A list of important personal information, including: telephone numbers of neighbors, family and friends; insurance and property information; telephone numbers of utility companies; medical information.

•A first aid kit including: prescription medication; hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin and diarrhea medicine, bandages and dressings for injuries.

•A three to five day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food •Personal hygiene items •Blankets or sleeping bags •An emergency kit in your car “Prepare your family members for the possibility of severe weather,” Carritt said. “Tell them where to seek appropriate shelter as soon as they are aware of an approaching storm. Practice your emergency plan for every type of severe weather.

Show family members where the emergency supplies are stored, and make sure they know where and how to turn off the water, gas and electricity in your home.”

According to Carritt, everyone is eager to head outdoors at the first chance of nice weather for track meets, soccer games, jogging or a stroll around town.

“Just be aware of the weather, especially if you know of any chance for severe weather. If you become aware of watches or warnings for your area, take heed to the warnings and recommendations of the professionals and take appropriate precautions to keep you and your family safe,” Carritt said.

HCDC: Existing business month FROM PAGE 1 Learning and Perfection Press will be the featured speaker. Perfection is currently in its 85th year. This milestone will be recognized during the evening events.

“Many times people take for granted companies who are already here. It’s great to welcome new companies and people to the area, but is just as important to continue a relationship with those that are already here.

Their contributions to our

economy should not be taken lightly,” Anderson said. “This is a great chance to showcase what Harrison County has to offer and show our appreciation for local entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry alike.”

FROM PAGE 1 Byway through electronic and print media.

To also help promote the Byway, familiarization tours will be held this spring.

Birkel-Leddy told the Harrison County Board of Supervisors at a recent meeting that major projects being developed at this time include, GIS mapping of Byway resources and forming a planning council that would include a representative from each county.

“Exposure is critical to tourism and even economical development,” said board chair Bob Smith.

According to Harrison County Development

Corporation Director Renea Anderson, all 10 Iowa Byways work together to promote each other.

“A survey was recently released that showed 25 percent of the people coming through Harrison County were interested in the Byways,” she said.

Smith asked if due to the high cost of fuel, more people were staying close to home.

“They call that a Staycation,” said Shirley Frederiksen, coordinator of Golden Hills RC&D. “We have been working very hard on theme tours the past few years,” Frederiksen said. “We are hoping to develop some of

those along the Western Skies Byway.”

Smith reiterated how important tourism is to the area.

“A county that just sits on its hands and hopes it will promote itself is in for a rude awakening,” Smith said. “The numbers are staggering of the people that come through here.”

Anderson told the board that since she started in her position 10 years ago, tourism is up 55 percent in the county.

“A lot of that is due to the Byways. In the state, tourism is a $6.1 billion industry. In Harrison County, 230 jobs are related to tourism.”

State fair award to recognize farm famlies The Iowa State Fair, Tractor Supply Company and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for six farm families to recognize with the Way We Live Award at the 2011 Fair, Aug. 11-21.

These families must exemplify farm values derived from hard work and a love for the occupation of farming.

To enter, submit an entry form along with a 500-1,500 word essay describing how living on a farm and choosing the occupation of farming has shaped the family’s life. All entries must include a family picture that illus-

trates the family’s commitment to their farming operation. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Iowa State Fair Web site: http://www.iowastatefair.org/ competition/the-way-welive-award. All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed to ebrewer@iowastatefair.org

by May 2.

Nominated families should show dedication to animal agriculture in their daily lives and in the lives of their family members.

Winners will receive a prize package including $250 cash, fair admission tickets, parking, fair food coupons,

and recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center during the fair.

Eligible families must be residents of Iowa whose farming operation is centered on animal agriculture and may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.

Send entries to: The Way We Live Award, Iowa State Fair, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 51317-0003 or email all materials to ebrewer@iowastatefair.org.

For more information about the award, contact Emily Brewer at 515-2623111 x244.

TOWN AND COUNTRY ARTS VOTE COMPLETE: Board members elected FROM PAGE 1 Newberg were elected.

Conflict within the organization erupted in January 2010, shortly after the election of Vittitoe, the Newbergs and Leonard to the officer positions of chairman, vice chair, secretary and treasurer, respectively.

Town and Country Arts founder and then-board member Norma Coret, along with a group she called the organization’s board of directors – Sharlotte Watson, Chris Hinkel, Don Doumakes and Bill McAlpine – filed suit

against Vittitoe, the Newbergs, Leonard and a set of board members appointed by the Vittitoe faction – Peggy Hill, Anderson, Perley, Dilley and Nelson – on January 25 of this year.

The Coret side’s suit stated members of the Vittitoe faction “have commenced a pattern of action to interfere with the board of directors.” According to the petition, those actions included changing the locks at the TCA building in Modale, attempting to invade the bank account of the organization, attempting to destroy the rela-

tionship of the current board of directors with the membership of the organization and changing the mail box of the organization.

In its response, the Vittitoe faction denied all allegations and filed a countersuit against the Coret said claiming the Vittitoe side was the actual officers and directors of the organization.

The matter ended in court, with Fourth Judicial District Judge James Richardson ordering the membership vote to settle the conflict.

“Our clients were pleased

so many people took the time to vote,” said Council Bluffs attorney Jack Ruesch, who represented the Vittitoe faction.

“The turnout showed that this was an important issue to the Harrison County arts community.”

Creasman finished 10th in the voting with 31 votes.

Watson, Coret and Doumakes were also among the eight people who received at least 25 votes but were not elected to the board of directors. All have the option of remaining in the organization.

In a message left for the

Nonpareil, Doumakes said, “I think the vote was a great injustice. But the injustice started well before the vote.”

Doumakes expressed concern that there was no evidentiary hearing in the court case and that all proceedings were conducted in judge’s chambers.

“I’m unhappy,” he said.

Coret declined to comment when reached. A message left for Allen Nepper, attorney for the Coret faction, was not returned.

Vittitoe said the next step would include the new direc-

tors deciding who among them will hold officer positions, per the basic bylaws for nonprofit organizations in the state of Iowa. He said the organization would also “start from scratch” in establishing new bylaws.

“We’ll start with the basic bylaws from the state and make a few changes to coincide with our organization,” he said. “But we’ll stay as close to the state bylaws as we can.”Ruesch said the court is expected to confirm the election results, and “that should be the end of it.”

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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.

The dog days of summer come early Warmer weather definitely helps dad’s attitude since outdoors is his favorite place to be.

The only dilemma now is with the dog, who has no interest in doing anything but sleeping and eating half of dad’s meals.

I knew the dog was steadily packing on the pounds but hadn’t realized how much until I tried to put his collar on to go for a walk. While feeding the dog half of his sandwich, dad swears he has no idea why the dog is fat. Last year when dad’s best friend Riley went to doggie heaven, it was a sad day. I found him lying next to dad’s bed, covered up from head to toe with a coat. After being dad’s companion for eight years, it was obvious that we needed to fill that void. We named the new dog Riley as well, since it was easy for dad to remember.

The beagle is stubborn and doesn’t move, unless, of course, you open the refrigerator door. Probably because dad is going outside so much and the dog doesn’t want to, but at least twice a day he calls to say he thinks the dog is dead.

We have a notebook on the dining room table, with important information, like the daily schedule of when I’ll be there, when Meals on Wheels will bring lunch and I have now added, “if you think the dog is dead, go to the refrigerator and give him a piece of lunchmeat.”

I quickly learned that I could only put a few pieces of lunchmeat in the plastic bag, marked “for the dog” in the fridge because he was feeding him the whole package, which definitely doesn’t help the dog’s weight issue.

One evening while my boyfriend and I were visiting friends, dad called to say that he was sure the dog was gone. I suggested the lunchmeat and he said that didn’t work and he even crawled under the table to rouse the dog and nothing was working. In a panic, I called his next door neighbor to go over and check. Several minutes later dad called to say the dog was barking at someone at the front door.

The next day I was in a meeting and didn’t have my cell phone on. I freaked out when I saw that I had 10 missed calls from dad over an hour’s time. I called him back, expecting to hear that something was supposedly wrong with the dog.

“Is everything OK?” “Why wouldn’t it be” he said, like I was interrupting his day of bird watching.

“My phone says that you tried to call me.”

“Well your phone doesn’t know what it’s talking about.”

When I go there, the dog jumped up from underneath the coat he was covered up with and started barking.

Dad looked at the dog, looked at me and said, “It’s a miracle! He’s alive!”

Next time he’s getting a cat, since they’re supposed to have nine lives.

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The irony of “My City Was Gone” Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders gained fame with several hits during the late 1970’s and 1980’s. As international stars, they mingled with musicians of several countries and for a time Chrissie and the lead singer of a Scottish group, Simple Minds, fell in love and had a baby. She was a liberal animal rights activist who disliked the political mood of the Reagan era, so she stayed in what was, to her, the more congenial culture of Great Brittan.

In 1984, she visited her parents in Ohio and was appalled by urban sprawl which had obliterated some of her childhood haunts. Her distress was the birth of a song, “My City Was Gone.”

“I went back to Ohio, but my pretty countryside had been paved down the middle by a government that had no pride.” It had a distinctive guitar sound and rhythm which made it popular until it faded away as most hit records do.

Under normal circumstances, the song would have remained an obscure oldie a few radio stations might resurrect from time to time.

Fortunately for the song, abnormal developments sent a talented talker into the entertainment stratosphere. Rush Limbaugh got his first break in 1987, and his irreverent conservatism made him a national star.

Limbaugh, a former disk jockey, knew music and what people liked. He heard the song and thought it had possibilities.

Limbaugh was especially amused by the irony of a conservative talk show using such a liberally oriented song as its theme.

Engineers remastered the song into a catchy jingle to introduce the show, and it quickly became a trademark virtually indistinguishable from Rush.

Anyone who heard the song thought of his show.

Meanwhile, Hynde, who was still in England, didn’t

Perley’s Bits & Pieces

By Jim Perley Logan Herald-Observer Columnist jperley@iowatelecom.net know Limbaugh had completed her song. She had no comment until 1997 when she heard Rush comment on the irony of the situation. “Here I’m going to take a liberal song and make fun of liberals at the same time.” Rush should have kept his mouth shut.

Upon reading the comment, Hynde asked her representative to demand payment and order Limbaugh to stop playing the song. She considered suing if the song continued on the air, but her parents came to the rescue. Hynde’s parents were avid Limbaugh fans, and they argued he should keep the

theme song.

Hynde made a proposal.

A leader of PETA told her that Rush had a soft spot for animals and she could probably persuade him to help the cause. He agreed to pay royalties and at Chrissie’s request. Rush pays the money to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Thus, the irony deepens. A conservative talk show host uses a liberal song to mock liberals while paying liberals for the privilege. Moreover, thanks to Rush, Chrissie Hynde and her song have achieved a measure of fame not possible without his show.

News from the Extension Service

All hail extension week For starters, thank you to all the visitors we had last week during our Extension Week week-long open house. All of the western Iowa County Extension offices were asked for pictures documenting things that happened during our county celebrations, but I think Harrison takes the cake. Shattered windows and pummeled cars from the March 22 excitement was unique among county extension offices. On a good note, office visitors entered a drawing for two door prizes and winners were drawn at our March Extension Council meeting. Congratulations to Paula Stueve and Ruth Pickle for winning.

Whenever there are major events that strike an area or community, it is amazing the camaraderie and support you see among neighbors. That was indeed true during and following our hailstorm and tornado.

Amidst all the damage, there are people who do their best to help, whether it was to help pick up broken glass, lend a ladder, or even just to provide moral support about the event.

But unfortunately there are some down sides to the experience. Logan and Missouri Valley, like other storm damaged communities, were inundated with contractors and auto glass service technicians like ants at a picnic, many of whom resolutely went door-to-

door plying their services.

Now don’t get me wrong, with a storm that caused several million dollars of damage in Logan alone, there is a great need for roofers, siding contractors, car window and hail dent repair services, etc. But among the good ones, I witnessed a few questionable (to me) actions and heard of others. It may be too late now for many, but when a sudden catastrophic event occurs, remember to be careful in signing contracts with people you don’t know.

Two examples of situations that garnered my attention: First, as the owner of a car in need of a new windshield, I was approached by a team from out of town who would replace the windshield and “put money in my pocket for the deductible.” Now the way it is worded might be legal, but do they really want me to believe that my insurance deductible is being covered from the goodness of their heart? They may have a competitive price, and that is great, but don’t tell me I am getting something for nothing, because that is pretty rare. The second situation did not affect me personally but a friend told me of a roofer who stopped by the home and said, “Your insurance agent sent me.” Correctly (by my way of thinking), the homeowner asked, well

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator who is my insurance agent then? The response: those folks downtown. That is pretty shady, in my view.

Now their service may be fair and fraud-free, but I don’t appreciate using lies as a marketing ploy, so as I have said before, caveat emptor….let the buyer beware.

With spring here, remember that if you have questions about damaged ornamental plants or related issues, we might be able to help!

For additional information, contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension office at ropope@iastate.edu or 6442105.

Last chance private pesticide recertification In order for landowners and crop producers to legally use “restricted use” pesticides in Iowa they must have a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. In order to receive their original certification, producers must take and pass a test

administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and pay a licensing fee.

Once crop producers receive their original certification there are two methods of keeping their pesticide certification current.

One is to attend a CIC recertification training conducted by ISU Extension every year. Training must be completed by April 15 each year. The other is to continue to take the test every three years. No matter which method you choose, you must send in your renewal form and the required fee to IDALS. There will be a “last chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Training class at 1 p.m., April 14 at the Harrison County Extension Office, 304 E. Seventh St., Logan. There is a $20 fee to attend.

For more information contact the Extension Office at 644-2105 or IDALS at 515-281-4339. We also have available a lsit of other PPAT sites and testing locations.

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Harrison County Sheriff Report

By Pat Sears March 25 •Deputy Klutts checked the area after a complaint of a suspicious vehicle was called in on 280th Street.

No vehicle was found but the area will be patrolled.

March 26 •Deputy Cohrs is investigating a burglary to a residence on Apple Road.

March 27 •Deputy Knickman responded to a disturbance at the courthouse parking area in Logan. Deputy Knickman found there was a verbal disturbance and took care of the problem before the Logan officer got to town.

•Deputy Doiel and Deputy Knickman responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Magnolia. Upon arrival, nothing was found. The owner of the house advised there was no problem.

There area was patrolled.

March 28 •Deputy Knickman and Deputy Doiel investigated an open door from a business north of Logan. The doors were found to be open and the lights on.

Nothing was found to be disturbed but a business representative was advised.

•Deputy Clemens is investigating a theft from Mondamin school property.

•Deputy Cohrs is investigating an allegation of threats being made to a person through a second party.

•Deputy Jensen assisted with an ongoing dispute between parents of a teenager in Persia. The couple is divorced and the teenager has moved in with the father.

March 29 •Deputy Clemens arrested Nicholas Conyers of Little Sioux for two counts of violation of a restraining order. Conyers was transported to jail.

March 30 •Deputy Klutts responded to the 86-mile marker of Interstate 29 for a vehicle in the median. It was found to be a semi and trailer that was now stuck in the mud.

The driver was thought to have fallen asleep and was cited for failure to maintain control.

•Deputy Cohrs talked to a subject on Highway 183 about his dog running at large. Several complaints had been received and the owner of the dog said he would secure the dog.

•Deputy Knickman was called to an assault involving juveniles in Magnolia.

All parties were questioned and no charges were filed.

•Deputy Knickman went to the Pottawattamie County Jail and transport-

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March 31 •Deputy Doiel transported a subject to Mercy Hospital for an emergency mental health committal.

•Further investigation on a minor in possession of alcohol case resulted in two more charges being filed. Cody Grandmont of Missouri Valley was charged with purchase of alcohol by a person under age 21.

Christine Williamson of Missouri Valley was charged with providing alcohol to a person that is under age 21.

Both were cited into court.

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Serve term not to exceed five years in prison on assault causing serious injury; five years on charge of burglary third degree. Two sentences to run concurrent. Ordered to pay additional costs and fees.

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State of Iowa vs Lavada E. Pelcher; OWI, first. Sixty days in jail, 58 suspended. $1,250 fine, suspended. Placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation and to complete the McCartney Center program within 60 days.

State of Iowa vs Crystal D. Lieb; OWI first. Sixty days in jail with 58 suspended. $625 fine, suspended. Ordered to obtain drug and alcohol evaluation and to complete McCartney Center program.

State of Iowa vs Kristen Raeleen Head; OWI first. Sixty days in jail, 58 suspended. $1,250 fine, suspended.

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Colonoscopy can save lives If you’re 50, it’s time to get a screening for colon cancer, said Mary Lob, M.D. of the Alegent Health Clinic in Logan.

According to the American Cancer Society, only about half of Americans who should have a colonoscopy actually follow through.

“Colon cancer occurs more frequently as we get older,” Lob said. “It’s unusual for someone under 50 to have colon cancer, so we start looking for things before they start happening.”

Most colorectal cancer begins as a polyp, or growth, on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. The colonoscopy is an exam of the entire colon, using a small camera attached to a flexible tube. If polyps are found, they can usually be

removed during the colonoscopy and tested.

Scheduling a colonoscopy is the easy part. When it comes to drinking the bowel-cleansing preparation the night before the procedure, many patients often balk.

“If you know someone who’s had a colonoscopy, you’ve probably already heard horror stories about the prep the day before, but don’t let that stop you,” Lob said.

“Colonoscopy absolutely saves lives, so there should be no debate.”

After the fluid is consumed and a good night’s sleep, a patient goes in for the outpatient procedure the next morning. The patient is sedated, so they need to arrange for someone to drive them home afterwards.

“If your colonoscopy is

normal, you’ll be told to do it once every 10 years,” Lob said. “At worst, depending on what they find, you might go back for the screening every three years.”

Remember these tips: *Colorectal cancer is just as common among women as men. Colonoscopy is an important wellness screening for colon cancer for all men and women over age 50 said Lob. Each year, about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and about 50,000 die from the disease. *You can take steps to prevent colon cancer.

Research shows that onefourth of colorectal cancer could be avoided by the following: maintaining a healthy weight, being physical active at least 30 minutes per day, eating a

healthy diet, not smoking and not drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. The American Cancer Society reports that more than 33 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be avoided if people over 50 had regular screenings. You could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it, because there may not be symptoms, especially at first. *Colorectal cancer is a risk for African-Americans too. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in AfricanAmerican men and women.

In fact, incidence rates are 20 percent higher and mortality rates are about 45 percent higher than those in whites. *Colorectal cancer is often highly treatable if found early. Even if you are afraid they might find

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Neighbors Promoted Logan scout earns to rank of Eagle Scout award private two Jacob Winther, 18, son of Jack and Angela Winther of Logan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 85, will be honored at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at 2:30 p.m., April 10 at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. The public is invited to attend.

To earn Scouting’s highest award, Winther had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as a leader in his troop and complete a major community service project. He completed 29 merit badges and his community service project was to erect a flag pole at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Winther has been a member of Troop 85 since the fourth grade. He has served the troop as patrol leader, troop guide and senior patrol leader.

Winther, a senior at Logan-Magnolia, plans to attend college in the fall and study agriculture.

Heather Hazen has been promoted to the rank of private two in the U. S. Army.

The private is a healthcare specialist (combat medic) regularly assigned to the 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery, based out of Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

She is the daughter of Kim and Ronda Schramm of Logan and a 2003 LoganMagnolia High School graduate.

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Students participate in piano festival March 12 The Iowa Federation of Music Clubs held its annual festival at LoganMagnolia March 12. Piano students of Marian Eckmann received the following ratings: Superior – Al Ohlinger, Emma Dahir, Savanna Huseman, Callie Eckmann, Allison Eikenberry, Paul Eiken-berry, Lilly Dahir, Cassidy Robinson and Annie Dahir; Excellent – Marie Olinger and Ben Sieleman; Superior in hymn playing, Al Ohlinger, Emma Dahir, Callie Eckmann, Marie Ohlinger, Allison Eikenberry, Paul

Eikenberry, Lilly Dahir and Cassidy Robinson; Superior in American Patriotic and Folk Song – Savanna Huseman.

Three year gold up trophies were won by Allison Eikenberry, Paul Eikenberry and Lilly Dahir. Savanna Huseman earned a trophy in the American Patriotic Division.

In hymn playing, threeyear trophies were won by Callie Eckmann and Marie Olinger. Hannah Pettit received her sixyear trophy in hymn playing.

News Learning for Life Lincoln Highway Association family learning time from Persia annual motor tour Aug. 26-28 Al and Marie Olinger (Dave and Bev) played their piano solos at the honors recital in Harlan along with 14 other honor students from the TriCounty Music Class. This recital was held at Grace Baptist Church in Harlan March 20. Al and Marie are piano students of Marian Eckmann of Persia.

March 26, the Missouri Valley Music Teachers met at Woodbine for a business meeting after the music festival in Logan. Seven Harrison County teachers were present including Sharon Shelton of Mondamin, chairman of the festival and Marian Eckmann of Persia, who is president of the Missouri Valley Music Teachers Club. The Iowa Federation of Music clubs state convention will held April 2930 at Grand View College in Des Moines.

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The motor tour, sponsored by the Lincoln Highway Association, begins with a pre-tour event Aug. 25 in Council Bluffs and ends in Clinton County Aug. 28. The historic route travels nearly 330 miles across Iowa going through the communities of Council Bluffs, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Cedar Rapids and Clinton.

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The tour will travel as much of the original Lincoln Highway route as possible. Organizers stress that this is a “classic or friendly” tour because some of the original route is gravel, but the tour will not be traveling on those long gravel sections. There will be only a couple of short sections, less than half a mile, to get to a stop or two.

Otherwise the tour will be on all paved routes. Any and all vehicles, including motorcycles are welcome to participate. All cars from the classics to the present are welcome to join up.

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Parents are their child’s first teacher. The Learning for Life program in Harrison County helps parents learn what they can do to help their children do well in school.

Family Learning Time is a way to help children build strong language skills and stresses reading to children. The first Family Learning Time session was held March 3. Families that attended participated in learning why reading is so important and in a discussion regarding lan-

guage as the key strategy that encourages children to talk. The Family Learning Time sessions are held the first Thursday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the Logan Public Library. Sessions last approximately an hour and babysitting is provided. There is a limit of 25 participants.

If you are interested in attending the six sessions call 644-2220 to reserve a place. The next session will l be at 11:15 a.m., April 7.

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The Lincoln Highway Association was created in 1913 to promote the road using private and corporate donations. The idea was embraced by an enthusiastic public.

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By Dorothy Broughton Many family members and friends were present to help Herbie Broughton celebrate his 92nd birthday, March 26. Those who dropped by included, Gene Jansen, his son Darlo and wife Deb; their children David, Lauren and Megan. Also visiting were Carolyn and Dave Falke, Sharon and Dennis Lopee, Tim and Nancy and Adam Cox, LouWanda and Al Duff, Pat Kauffman and Don Cosgrove, Barb and Dennis Kirlin, Mary and Carly Skinner, Beth Moore, John and Ruth Zahner, Francine and Alvin Schiltz, Brad and Jamie Berwick and children Evan Rylan, Broden and Hallie; Bill and Susan and Trey Kirlin; Polly Griffith, Frank and Dorothy Broughton and Diane Barrineau.

Koris Kirkpatrick has moved to San Antonio to be with her son and family.

Burmeister on ISU ag team David Burmeister, a senior in agricultural studies from Logan, was among a college bowl team of Iowa State University agricultural students competing at the National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization Conference March 9-12 in Springfield, Ill.

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The Modern Woodmen speech contest was held at Lo-Ma March 24. First place went to Cheyenne Reynek, left; second to Delaney Ettleman and third to Jessica Martin.

Photo: Mary Darling Logan-Magnolia fifth and sixth grade students participated in the Modern Woodmen of America speech contest March 24.

The theme this year was, “An American Invention.” Winners were first place, Cheyenne Reynek, sixth grade; second place, Delaney Ettleman, fifth grade; and third place, Jessica Martin, sixth grade. They each received a trophy and a gold award pin. Their names will be engraved on the school’s speech contest plaque.

Cheyenne’s speech was on the Barbie Doll.

“I found out that the doll was based on Ruth Handler’s (the inventor) daughter,” Cheyenne said.

“It represents the ever changing world we live in

and the clothing shows the different trends.”

Delaney chose basketball as her topic.

“My brother loves basketball and I love it too,” she said. “It was invented in 1892 in Springfield, Mass., by James Nasmith.

He worked with boys that were constantly getting in trouble. They played football and rugby but needed a game to play inside. He wanted to use boxes for hoops, but ended up using peach baskets.

Jessica’s topic was the telephone.

“I chose it because it literally saves lives,” she said. “You might have a smoke detector, but you still have to call the fire department. The phone was invented during 1876-1977 by Alexander Graham Bell. By 1915

there were 15 million phones in the United States.”

All three said any nerves they had went away once it was their turn at the podium and they started their speech.

Gold award pins were also given to the other finalists, Sara Smith, Ethan Walski, Gina Nield, Danielle Gochenour, Wyatt Worley, Kennedy Gochenour, Lyndsie Powell, Kristin Foreman and Drake Johnsen. All participants received certificates of participation for their hard work.

Cheyenne will now compete April 25, at the Green Hills Area Education Agency in Council Bluffs. Winners of the Level 2 contest will each receive a $50 cash award, a trophy and pin.

Iowa students broke the state’s all-time record for entries into the national reading-writing contest, Letters About Literature, a program sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

The program invites children in grades 4-12 to write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre – fiction, nonfiction or poetry, contemporary or classic – explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves. Iowa students, including Lo-Ma’s Ellen McGrew, entered their work into a pool of 70,000 student letters nationally. Out of 1,376 letters submitted in Iowa in level 2 (seventh and eighth grade), just 55 advanced to round three including Ellen.

“To be named a finalist is an achievement in and of itself, given the large number of Iowa students participating,” said Robin Martin, coordinator, Iowa Center for the Book.

Ellen wrote to the author of “My Mommy Has Cancer,” Carolyn Stearns Parkinson, about her emotions when her mother was undergoing treatments for cancer.

Endangered species art on display at DeSoto NWR Endangered species artwork from Otte Middle School in Blair, Neb., will be on display at the DeSoto Visitor Center. The pieces of art are entries in the national Endangered Species Day Youth Art contest. The contest provides young people with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and

express their knowledge and support through artwork. More than 50 pieces of artwork will be on display featuring a wide range of endangered species including those found locally such as the least tern, piping plover and pallid sturgeon.

The exhibit will be on display through May 20.

Logan-Magnolia Elementary P.R.I.D.E. awards Lo-Ma elementary students in grades three through six recently received P.R.I.D.E. awards for their academic achievement. They included: Third grade: Olivia Diggins, Megan Dunn, Zoe Fiddelke, Alexandrea Fields, Trevor Guyett, Colton Hanlon, Macie Hiller, Madison Hogan, Jaice Johnsen, Nellie Johnston, Kaleb King, Violet Lapke, Christian Leonard, Elijah Marcum, Alyvia Meeker, Ross Meeker, Madison Mether, Joel Meyer, Kylie Morrison, Jarus Perelman, Sabina Reisz, Reanna Rife, Misty Rose, Abigail Rosengren, Clayton Ross, Taylor Sporrer, Kelsie Stevens, Zoey Swanger, Ramie Vaughn, Heidi Wakehouse, Gabriel Walski, Lili Wills.

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Harkelroad, Alvia Hedger, Sawyer Johnson, Chloey Johnston, Chase Maguire, Isaac Maurice, Brianna Mausbach, Aaron Michael, Kaitlyn Morrison, Brandon Nelson, Beau Peschel, Rachel Pitt, Grace Powell, Joel Richardson, Ryan Riley, Elizabeth Roden, Mason Rosengren, Shelly Sherwood, Andrew Skeen, Matthew Soetmelk, Joshua Stueve, Wyatt Wohlers, Weston Worley, Austin Zaiser.

Fifth grade: Payton Armstrong, Zachary Blum, Austin Bonham, Reece Bradshaw, Abbie Carlson, Brianna Cooper, Ryan Derengowski, Kaitlin Diggins, Hayden Doiel, Dakota Earlywine, Delaney Ettleman, Alexis Fender, Braydon Gebel, Kennedy Gochenour, Brook Harvey, Bennett Hennessy, Nicholas Hiller, Bergan Johnsen, Julianna King, Olivia Lapke, Tre’ Martin, Sydni McIntosh, Raanan Meeker, Seth Montanez, Kolby Morrison, William

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Obituaries ERCAL LEBARGE Ercal Mae LeBarge, 84, of Logan, passed away March 30 at Westmont Care Center in Logan.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., April 2 at the Christian Church in Logan with Pastor Ron Riley officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalist David Dickinson.

Selections were, “Amazing Grace” and “Rock of Ages.”

Final resting place was Bethel Cemetery near Logan.

Ercal was born Jan. 9, 1927 in Toronto, Iowa to James and Loanza M. (Heath) Stowers. She was married to Cletus LeBarge March 13, 1943 in Clinton.

Ercal moved to Logan in 1950 and was employed in the packing department at Perfection Learning for more than 25 years. Cletus

passed away in August of 1984. Ercal enjoyed cake decorating and had made cakes for many people.

Survivors include her son, Royce (Betty) LeBarge of Roseburg, Ore.; daughters, Trudy (Fred) Pitt of Logan and Jeannie Bergantzel of Council Bluffs; sister Marlo Magnette of Ft. Myers, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

Ercal was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cletus, four sisters and four brothers.

Memorials are suggested to the Logan Rescue Service, Westmont Care Center or Mrytue Memorial Hospice.

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Republicans to meet April 14 The Harrison County Republican Party will meet April 14 for the regular monthly meeting. This is one week earlier than the standard third Thursday of each month, so the meeting does not conflict with Holy Week activities. The meeting will be held at Gurney’s Restaurant in Missouri Valley. Those wishing to eat dinner should arrive at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m.

Those attending will be able to participate in a panel discussion examining re-districting plans for Federal Congressional Districts and State Legislative Districts.

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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

Graduates from ITT Tech HCHS marks prevention of animal cruelty month

Cody Purcell graduated with an information technology bachelor of science degree in information systems security March 17 from ITT Technical Institute in Omaha. In addition to earning highest honors for maintaining a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 during four years of study, Purcell was awarded admission into the Alpha Beta Kappa honor society.

Purcell is the son of Marvin and Deb Purcell of Logan and the late Laura Purcell. Grandparents are

HCCB to sponsor Nature Tots program The Harrison County Conservation Board will sponsor a Nature Tots: Inside This Egg program from 6 to 7 p.m., April 19.

They will learn about different animals that come from eggs with a story, activity and craft. There is no cost for registration. A snack will be provided.

The deadline to enroll land into the Farm Service Agency’s general Conservation Reserve Program is April 15.

“Individuals who are interested in signing up should come into our office now,” said Pat Warmbier, County Executive Director for the Harrison County FSA office. “Making offers for enrollment into this program takes time, so producers should not wait if they are interested, they should get started now.”

Interested participants are encouraged to contact the Harrison County FSA office to begin the sign up process or to complete it. Offers must be completed in their entirety by the end of sign up, April 15, in order to be considered eligible.

through 3rd grade.

Wed., 7 p.m.,men’s and women’s fellowship study and prayer MONDAMIN BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Harley Johnsen Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Orris Drake Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Mass, 8:00 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S Dunlap Saturday Mass, 5:45 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.

SACRED HEART Woodbine Sunday 9:30 a.m.

HOLY FAMILY Mondamin 645-2683 Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

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.

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Sunday School, 11 a.m.

United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays MONDAMIN CHURCH OF CHRIST (Christian) 207 Noyes Mondamin, Iowa 51557 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Jeff Bierbrodt, Youth Pastor Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class - 9 a.m.

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

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mented and provides a “weight-loss edge.”

Come learn about this new program that is focused on health and satisfaction to help enable participants to reach their goal.

Regular program times are: 4:45 to 5 p.m. weighin; 5 to 5:45 p.m., program. For more information call 712-642-9209. a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m.

PERSIA ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Dale Jenson Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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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Anyone is invited to share in the evening to support the Loess Hills Hospitality Association and its mission to promote, educate and preserve the Loess Hills. As a non-profit association, LHHA invites everyone to join them in an evening celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of the Loess Hills and the residents who live and work in the area.

Tickets for the annual meeting are available at the LHHA office in Moorhead or call 800-886-5441 for more information.

Weight Watchers open house

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paws will be displayed with the purchaser’s name.

The Harrison County Humane Society is also in the Shelter Challenge through The Animal Rescue Site. The Rescue Site is part of “Pet Finders” which the HCHS uses to post animals that are up for adoption. The Shelter Challenge started April 4.

You can vote daily until the challenge is over. HCHS could win $10,000. Go to www.theanimalrescuesite.c om, click on the tab to the right that states Shelter Challenge. It will bring you to the page to vote and type in Harrison County Humane Society.

Loess Hills Hospitality Assn. annual meeting

Conservation program signup deadline April 15

Logan Memorial Chapel Strong Insurance Agency

The Harrison County Humane Society is honoring Prevention of Animal Cruelty month April 4-9 by selling paper paws at various locations in Harrison County. Donations will go towards a spay/neuter voucher program to help with the expense.

Paper paws may be purJohn and Betty Wolsmann chased at the following parof Blair, Neb., an the late businesses: Jack and Maureen Purcell of ticipating Casey’s (Missouri Valley), Missouri Valley.

Willow Park Vet Clinic (Missouri Valley), Centsible Clothing (Missouri Valley), Pamida (Missouri Valley-which will begin to participate in May), Mini Mart (Logan) and Smitty’s (Dunlap). The Older siblings may attend the program, but only tots can participate.

The program will be held in the Nature Encounter Center. For more information call HCCB at 712-647-2785, The Loess Hills ext.

12 or visit Hospitality Association will www.HarrisonCountyPark hold its annual meeting at s.org.

5 p.m., April 10 at the Moorhead Community Center in Moorhead.

The meeting will include dinner, an auction of gift items, drawings for door prizes and entertain“We want to make sure ment. The auction will also that everyone who wants to include some of the older enroll into this program has Loess Hills Scenic Byway The Monona the opportunity, so produc- signs. ers need to allow themselves Country Band will be proadequate time before signup viding entertainment for the evening. There will also end,” Warmbier said.

Following sign-up, all be a comedic skit presentoffers for CRP will be evalu- ed. ated and ranked using an Environmental Benefits Index for the environmental benefits to be gained from enrolling the land in CRP. There will be a Weight The EBI consists of five enviWatchers open house at 6 ronmental factors (wildlife, p.m., April 13 at Alegent water, soil, air and enduring Health Community benefits) and a cost factor.

Memorial Hospital in the Decisions on the EBI cutoff lower level conference will be made after the signup ends and after analyzing room. This at-work prothe EBI data of all the offers. gram offers participants a For more information on chance to join Weight CRP contact the Harrison Watchers without any County FSA at 644-2040 or registration fee. Weight Watchers PointPlus prowww.fsa.usda.gov. gram has been imple-

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LOGAN-MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2011 SPRING AND SUMMER ATHLETIC SCHEDULE Varsity Girls Track 2011

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Logan-Magnolia Baseball 2011

Logan-Magnolia Softball 2011

Fri., April 1.......................B&G..................Denison Coed Thurs., April 7..............................................Boyer Valley Tues., April 12................Spartanette Invitational, Onawa Thurs. Apr. 14 ..............................Glenwood Invitational Tues., April 19...........................Cardette Relays, Treynor Mon., Apr. 25............................Johnson Cyclone Relays Apr. 28-30 Thurs-Sat.............Drake Relays, Des Moines Thurs., April 28............................Woodbine Invitational Mon., May 2.......G..................WVC Track Meet, Dunlap Thur. May 5........B&G..............Lo-Ma Coed, Logan Mon., May 9.................................Tri-Center Invitational Thurs., May 12......B&G............District Track Meet,.TBA May 19-21 Thur-Fri-Sat.,...B&G.. .State Track Meet DM

Thurs.,Mar. 31.............B&G...........Missouri Valley H Mon., Apr. 4.................B............... WVC, Dunlap H Mon., Apr. 4.....................G...............WVC, IKM Manning T Thurs., Apr. 7..............................B&G Tri-Center, H Mon., Apr. 11..............B........WVC........................Onawa T Mon. Apr. 11............G............WVC...........Logan H Mon., April 18...................B.........,.....WVC IKM/Manning T Mon., April 18................G..................,.........WVC Onawa T Thurs. April 23..................B&G,......,,,,,,,,,,,,,.....Riverside T Tues., April 26.....................B...........WVC.............Dunlap T Tues., April 26...............G..........WVC...............Woodbine T Thurs., April 28.............B & G....................Avoca H Sat., Apr. 30...........B................., Missouri Valley Tourney T Sat., Apr. 30........................G..................OA-BCIG Tourney Mon., May 2........................B............WVC......Woodbine T Mon., May 2.......................G.............WVC..........Dunlap T Mon., May 9.....B&G.......WVC Championship....Denison T Fri., May 13................B.............................Sectionals, TBA Sat., May 14...............G...................IKM/Manning Tourney Mon., May 16........................................Girls District TBA Fri., May 20................Boys District,.............................TBA Mon., May 23,,.....................................Girls Regional TBA May 27-28, Fri & Sat..........B,... Boys State Meet Iowa City May 31-Jun 1,, Tues-Wed.......G, Girls State Meet Norwalk

Tues., May 24..............................*Ar-We-Va, H Wed., May 25............................................Tri-Center, T Fri., May 27............................................*Woodbine, T Tues., May 31.....................................*Boyer Valley, T Wed., June 1............................*IKM/Manilla H Thurs., June 2........................Missouri Valley H Fri., June 3..................................................*Whiting T Mon., June 6.................................*Charter Oak-Ute T Tues., June 7.........................*West Harrison H Wed., June 8..........................*West Monona H Fri., June 10..............................................Ar-We-Va T Mon., June 13..................................*West Monona T Wed., June 15....................................*COU H Fri., June 17..................................*Whiting H Mon., June 20...................................*IKM-Manning T Wed., June 22..........................*Boyer Valley H Thurs., June 23..............................St. Albert H Fri., June 24...................,,,,.........*Woodbine H Tues., June 28...........................Nishnabotna H Wed., June 29..................................*West Harrison T Thurs., June 30.....Seniors Night......Underwood H Fri., July 1......................................................Walnut T Tues., July 5...........................................WVC Tourney Wed., July 6............................................WVC Tourney July 9-16.....................................District Tourney TBA July 19.......................................Substate Tourney TBA July 23-July 30.......................................State Tourney Game time: 6:00 except tournaments *WVC Games

Tues., May 24,,,,,,,,,,,,,.............,,,,,*Ar-We-Va, H Wed., May 25.............................................Tri Center T Thurs., May 26......................,,,,,,,,,,,,.......Underwood T Fri., May 27............................,,,,,,,,,,,,,....*Woodbine, T Tues., May 31........................,,,,,,,,,,,,....*Boyer Valley T Wed., June 1...........................*IKM, Manning H Thurs., June 2.........................................Maple Valley T Fri, June 3....................................................*Whiting T Sat., June 5....................................Perry SB Tourney T Mon., June 6........................,,,,,,,,,,,,......*Charter Oak T Tues., June 7...........................*West Harrison H Wed., June 8............................*West Monona H Thurs., June 9...................................Treynor H Fri., June 10..............................................*Ar-We-Va T Mon., June 13....................................*West Monona T Wed., June 15............................*Charter Oak H Thurs., June 16.......................Missouri Valley, H Fri., June 17...................................*Whiting, H Sat, June 18.......................................Treynor Classic, T Mon., June 20......................................*IKM/Manning T Tues., June 21......................Woodbury Central, H Wed., June 22............................*Boyer Valley H Thurs., June 23................................St. Albert H Fri., June 24.......Seniors NIght...........Woodbine H Mon., June 27................................Council Bluffs, TJ T Wed., June 29.......................................West Harrison T Thurs., June 30.................................WVC Tourney TBA Fri., July 1.........................................WVC Tourney TBA Sat., July 2................................LoMa Classic H

Varsity Boys Track 2011 Sat., March 19............WVC Indoor Meet.......Storm Lake Fri., April 1..................B&G......................Denison, COED Mon., Apr. 4.....................Jerome Howe Relays, Treynor Thur., Apr. 7..........................Big Red Relays, Mo. Valley Tues., Apr. 12..................Bob Evans Relays, Logan Fri., April 15.....................Eagle Invitational, Underwood Tues., Apr. 19......................Spartan Invitational, Onawa Mon., April 25...............................Woodbine Invitational Tues., April 26.................................Lawton Bronson Inv. Thurs.-Sat. Apr. 28-30............Drake Relays, Des Moines Thurs., May 5..........B&G...........LoMa Coed, Logan Tues., May 10....................................Dunlap Invitational Thurs, May 12.....B&G.........District Track Meet,...... TBA Thu.-Fri.-Sat. May 19-21....B&G....State Track Meet, DM

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Harrison County Soil conservation awards

LANDLORD-TENANT AWARDS – Myron Renz and Jason Buss. Pictured from the left are Linda Herman, commissioner, Jennifer and Jason Buss and Kathy and Myron Renz.

WINDBREAK AWARD – Lynn Kline. Pictured from the left are Nyle, Adam, Denise and Lynn Kline with Everette Wohlers, assistant commissioner.

PASTURE MANAGEMENT – Merle and Greg Christiansen. Pictured from the left are Larry Faylor, commissioner, Mary Dinsmore, Gary Christiansen, Merle Christiansen, Greg and Sally Christiansen.

OWNER-OPERATOR AWARD – David Wohlers. Pictured from the left are Jake, Joey, Amy and Dave Wohlers with Babette Lucke, commissioner. More photos on page 6.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT – Sonny McFerrin. Pictured from the left are Sonny and Shari McFerrin and Bill Hammitt, commissioner.

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NEW COOPERATOR AWARD – Pictured from the left are Eric Faylor, Laura Greiner, Larry Faylor and Lou Waite, assistant commissioner.

POSTER CONTEST WINNER – Marshal Stirtz. Pictured are Marshal Stirtz and Anita Mether, commissioner.

Harrison County Soil Conservation Awards presented at the annual banquet held March 27 at Shadow Valley Golf Course

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April is national organ donation month The month of April is designated as national Donate Life Month across the United States. This serves as a time to recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.

Donate Life Month also honors the generosity of families who have helped make donation a reality.

In the United States, someone is added to the organ transplant waiting list every 10 minutes.

According to Donate Life America 2010, an average of 18 patients die every day while waiting simply because the organ they needed did not become available in time.

Healthcare providers have a unique opportunity to impact those waiting for a tissue or organ transplant.

More than one million Iowans have made the choice to donate life by registering on the Iowa Donor Registry.

The decision to be an organ donor impacts lives on a daily basis. In 2006, John Wright was given less than one year to live. A diabetic for 20 years, his kidneys had started to fail and he was diagnosed with end stage renal disease. His health deteriorated to the point where he could barely walk up a flight of stairs and was told he would need

a kidney and pancreas transplant. Since the average wait for a kidney and pancreas is three years, the outlook was not good.

“I lost much of my strength and made many trips to the emergency room,” Wright said.

“Several times I thought, OK this is it, this is the end.”

Later than year, Wright received a call that a match had been found.

“I know everything about my donor,” he said.

“She was 16 years old and had been involved in a car accident. Her brain stem was severed and she was declared brain dead. The

day she had received her license, she told her parents she wanted to be an organ donor. That decision saved my life.”

In 2006, Wright received a successful kidney and pancreas transplant.

Wright is the chairman and founder of the Triathlons for Transplants, an organization that brings awareness to tissue and organ donation through endurance events. Two years after his transplant, Wright began competing in marathons. A native of Cedar Rapids, he now resides in Des Moines with his wife Stephanie and daughters Maddisen (17)

and Payten (16). He was a recipient of the 2010 Governor’s Volunteer Award and volunteers for the Iowa Donor Network speaking to driver’s education classes about organ donation. He was introduced to his donor family in 2008 and remains in contact with them to celebrate the gift he has been given.

“My donor believed in giving as much as you can to everyone else. She saved so much stress on her loved ones by making her wishes known ahead of time.”

By ensuring that referral calls are made in a timely manner, healthcare profes-

sionals can start the donation process. In addition, giving the family the opportunity to speak with Iowa Donor Network early in the process allows the family the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding the gift of donation.

Wright is a living testament to the process. His life was changed because healthcare professionals took the time to honor the wishes of his 16-year-old donor.

For more information on donation visit www.iowadonornetwork.or g or contact Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital or Harrison County Clinics.

Gold rush byway historic Hutson in trail ride set for July 2-3 All-Star A “Gold Rush Byway” historic trail ride has been scheduled for July 2-3 in Crawford, Neb. by the “Ride the Ridge” riding group and Northwest Nebraska High Country. Horseback riders are invited to experience the “rush” gold seekers may have felt as they rode down “Breakneck Hill” 10 miles south of Crawford, Neb. The ride, beginning west of Belmont, will follow the Sidney-Deadwood Trail down Breakneck Hill.

The trail passes by the Gene Thornton place which once stood as White Clay Stage Station Ext. 1876 at the bottom of the hill. The ride will continue to follow the original trail as much as allowed across the Jackman place and through land currently owned

by Bob Hammitt. The trail continues to the junction of Breakneck/Four Mile Road and Highway 2/71.

Participants are invited to begin their ride at the junction if Breakneck Hill is deemed too treacherous. The ride then continues west and north into Fort Robinson and should arrive in the early afternoon. Some “Old Timers” will be available to visit with riders and share their knowledge of the Sidney-Deadwood Trail and answer questions.

All riders are responsible for their own food and/or snacks.

The morning on July 2, the group will ride from Fort Robinson to Crawford to enjoy a pancake breakfast.

Bob Hammitt, a resident of Woodbine, will serve as the group’s “Trail Boss” for the ride.

The Sidney-Deadwood Trail was an important link between Sidney, Neb. and the Black Hills, where gold had been discovered in 1874. The would-be miners tried to find the shortest route to their new found fortune. The railroad dropped men and supplies off in Sidney, and from there, they would venture over the 267-mile trail to the Black Hills in search of gold. In 1876 and 1877, hundreds of people arrived and departed Sidney daily in the rush to the Black Hills. From 18751881, the trail brought many men to the mining

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Bob Hammitt will serve as the group’s “trail boss” during the ride. ` towns of Deadwood and Custer, S.D. The trail saw a lot of traffic, mostly in the form of stagecoaches, freight wagons drawn by oxen or mules, herds of cattle, and riders on horseback. It is estimated that from 1878-1879 alone, over 22 million pounds of freight moved over the Trail. Gold shipments, some worth up to $200,000 moved over the

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Sidney-Deadwood Trail. The Trail’s major obstacle was the North Platte River, near Bridgeport, and in 1876, Clarke’s Bridge was created to make the traveling easier. By 1880, the railroad reached the Pierre Dakota Territory diverting much of the gold rush traffic away from Sidney. Please contact Jim Leess with questions regarding the ride at 308-667-2754.

Lo-Ma senior Karen Hutson competed in the Iowa Athletic Association All-Star select game at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, April 3.

Hutson played on the gray select 2A team. The 2A team played the 1A select white team. Hutson scored 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocks. 2A defeated 1A by a final score of 85-69.

Also representing the Western Valley Conference was Melissa Greve of ArWe-Va, Jackie Clark, West Harrison and Ashley Zobel, OA-BGIG.

Legals IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HARRISON COUNTY CASE NO. EQCV029078 ORIGINAL NOTICE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff Vs. MICHAEL D. COWAN, BONNIE L. COWMAN, LORRAINE J. SULLIVAN, T&S ELECTRIC AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above Court, a Petition, in the above-entitled action which prays for judgment in rem and in the principal amount of $158,255.13 plus interest to 03/14/2011 in the amount of $14,341.29 and thereafter at the rate of 8.125% per annum, such amount equaling $35.25 per day, the costs of the action including report of title costs $250.00, other fees of $4,598.25 and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the followingdescribed premises at 527 N. 5th St., Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, to-wit: Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4), Block Seventy-four (74), Town Lot Company’s 4th Addition to the Town of Missouri Valley in Harrison County, Iowa; That the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed; that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment; and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Brian G. Sayer, whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50704-2363, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 2323639.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM

ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before May 3, 2011, in the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-4797. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY (800) 735-2942.)

Clerk of Court Harrison County Court Logan, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED

TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 13-3

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029048 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff VS. STEVE W. THURMAN; MANDY L. SCHUSTER; A&S MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP. DBA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SVCS; PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Defendants TO: A&S MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP DBA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SVCS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED and required to serve upon Belin McCormick, P.C. Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 666 Walnut Street Suite 2000, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3989, telephone number 515-283-4624; facsimile number 515-283-4653, an appearance, motion of pleading to the Petition which is now on file on or before the 27th day of April, 2011, and within a reasonable time thereafter to file a duplicate with the undersigned Clerk of Court of Harrison County, at the County Courthouse in Logan, Iowa.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-328-5883. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2943.)

IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition of the Plaintiff filed January 26, 2011, in the above-entitled action is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Harrison County, asking judgment in rem against the mortgaged property hereinafter described for: 1. The sum of $92,251.87, with interest at 6.875 percent from December 9, 2010, being the amount due plus interest upon the Promissory Note in the principal sum of $92,600.00 dated

September 24, 2007; which Note was made and executed by Steve W. Thurman and Mandy L. Schuster and now payable to the Plaintiff, which Note the Plaintiff has declared due and payable forthwith because of the default of the Defendants in failing to make payment of monthly sums of principal and interest due. The said sum includes delinquent interest and advancements to and including December 9, 2010, and represents the total sum due after allowing Defendants all just credits; also asking for judgment for any further or future advancements Plaintiff may be required to make for continuing the abstract of title, or for any other purpose authorized by the terms of said Note and Mortgage and by Iowa law.

2. Also asking judgment for costs, including reasonable attorney fees.

3. Also asking as against the Defendants above named a Decree of Foreclosure of Mortgage made and given by Steve W. Thurman and Mandy L. Schuster, which Mortgage is dated 09/24/2007, recorded in Book 2007, Page 2943 of the Office of the Recorder of Harrison County, Iowa; said Mortgage being given to secure the above-mentioned Note and other sums claimed; which Mortgage covers the following described real estate to-wit: Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Town of Persia, Harrison County, Iowa.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDED A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU

WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. PLAINTIFF WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT HEREIN. Plaintiff also asks for the appointment of a Receiver to take charge of the Mortgaged property and to collect the rents, issues and profits arising or which may be had therefrom and to apply them as by Court directed. No money judgment is asked against any Defendant herein.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE THE PETITION NOW ON FILE. Dated this 10th day of March, 2011. /s/ Vicki Krohn CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT/BY DEPUTY 12-3

NOTICE TO CREDITORS, HEIRS OF THE DECEDENT, AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST To all persons regarding Merlin K. Straight, deceased, who died on or about March 6, 2011. You are hereby notified that Lisa R. Straight is the trustee of the Merlin K. Straight Revocable Trust. At this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent’s estate. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Harrison County, Iowa, within the later to occur of sixty days from the date of the second publication of this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse of the decedent, and beneficiaries under the trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of sixty days from the second publication of this notice or thirty days from the date of mail-

ing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2011.

Merlin K. Straight Revocable Trust Lisa R. Straight, Trustee Address: 2575 East Warwick Castle Lane Tucson, AZ 85706 Attorney for Trustee: Judson L. Frisk Judson L. Frisk Law Office 207 E. 7th St., P.O. Box 128 Logan, IA 51546 Phone: 712-644-2833 Date of second publication 13 day of April, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Engineer’s building located at 301 N. 6th Ave., in Loan, Iowa. The purpose of the hearing is to review the Zoning Map Amendment 4-1-11 submitted by the Estate of Hazel M. Benetti. The amendment will change 5 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The property is located in part of the lot 1 of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 19, Township 81 North and Range 44 West. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the same day at 10:00 a.m. 14-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Engineer’s building located at 301 N. 6th Ave. in Logan, Iowa. The purpose of the hearing is to review the Zoning Map Amendment 4-2-11 submitted by Shane McCool. The amendment will change 1 acre from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 Business.

The property is located in part of the SE1/4NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 26, Township 78 North and Range 41 West. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the same day at 10:00 a.m.

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Community

Logan Herald-Observer 11 April 6, 2011

Injury prevention coloring contest Harrison County Home and Public Health recognized national Public Health Week by holding a coloring contest and promoting “Safety is no Accident: Live InjuryFree.”

Injury is the most expensive medical problem in the United States. In a single year, $80 billion will be spent on medical care; another $326 billion on lost productivity; and an untold amount on social support for the individuals and families caring for the severely injured. In many cases,

these costs are increasing because preventative measures are not being taken to prevent injuries and violence. This week, Harrison County Home and Public Health held a coloring contest to show individuals how to live safer lives and help reverse the bleak national health statistics.

“I am extremely proud of the kids, families and school districts in Harrison County that participated in the coloring contest,” said Nicole Carritt, Administrator of Harrison County Home and Public

Health. “Participation from our schools can make a real difference in our community by encouraging safer behaviors for themselves, the children and families.

“We will find real change when we shift from a reactionary health system to one focused on preventative measures.

Many injuries are not accidents and are preventable.

Something as simple as this coloring contest helped children and their families realize what they can do to improve their lives.”

The coloring contest

focused on safety topics such as the importance of wearing bicycle helmets when riding and seeing the doctor for regular checkups.

“We need to recognize that public health requires much more than eating fruits and vegetables, getting vaccinations and quitting smoking, although those are very important aspects,” Carritt said. “Adults and children must have safe places to live, work and play where they can enjoy every aspect of their lives without worry about violence or

injury. If everyone contributes, we can help people live safer lives, free from hurt and harm.”

Carritt emphasized it only takes a moment for an injury to happen – a fall on a stair, a moment’s glance away from the road, a biking or sports related injury, a medication mix up. But it also takes just a moment to protect against injuries and make communities safer.

Each year, nearly 150,000 people die from injuries and almost 30 million people have injuries serious enough to visit the emer-

gency room. Furthermore, every day in the United States, about 75 people die as a result of unintentional poisoning and another 2,000 are treated in emergency departments. The coloring contest was also part of the American Public Health Association’s annual celebration of the role of public health in Harrison County.

For more information about public health services in Harrison County visit www.harrisoncountyia.org/ public health or call 6442220.

Classifieds HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Work for Dept. of Health & Human Services. View current job openings at w w w. d h h s. n e. g ov MCAN HELP WANTED: Gering Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the following position’s for the 20112012 school year.

Activities Director (Full Time, District Wide) Application materials may be accessed at w w w . g e r ingschools.net Interested candidates are requested to send a letter of interest, resume and completed application to: Don Hague, Superintendent,

NOTICE Old Settler’s will be meeting Wednesday, April 13th. Lots of fun events are being planned for our 125th celebration. Please join us with your help and ideas.

See you at 612 Park St. at 7:00 p.m.

WANTED Crafters wanted for our Magnolia Old Settler’s 125th celebration on August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Call for details (712) 648-2313.

Gering Public Schools, 1800 8th Street, Gering, NE 69341 308-436-3125 EOE HELP WANTED: Thedford Public Schools is seeking applications for a 712 Math Teacher.

Please send letter of application, resume and transcripts to: Henry Eggert. Supt.

Thedford Public Schools, P. O. Box 248, Thedford, NE 69166. MCAN HELP WANTED Pharmacist Great Plains Regional Medical Center is currently recruitng for a highly motivated Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team.

This individual will provide both clinical and staff pharmacist services while providng quality patient care.

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy and an unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Nebraska required. Hospital experience pre-

ferred. Contact Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Recr uitment Department, 601 West Leota, North Platte. NE 69101, e m a i l : recruiter@mail.gprm c.com 308-696-8888 or 800-543-6629 FAX: 308-696-8889 Check us out and apply online at w w w. g p r m c . c o m MCAN

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Very nice, 2 bedroom upstairs apt. in Logan. Large deck, all appliances including washer/dryer, 900 sq. ft., 2 blocks from grocery store.

Call Gene for details, 712-374-2781.

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CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: Thank you staff at Westmont Care Center, Wel-home Health, Magnolia First Responders, Logan Rescue and C o m m u n i t y Memorial Hospital.

God Bless ALL of you who treated our loved one as if he was your own.

Connie and Bill Bohnenkamp and Vicky Adams, our extended family. He needed us for over 10 years and now all our lives will be forever changed from this day forward. We did not call for the rescue crews this time, though many times we have and we are fortunate to live in such a caring

STATE WIDE ADS PREGNANT? Consider ing Adoption? Call us First! Living expenses, housing, medical and continued support afterwards.

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422 N. 8th St.

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Party room, 2 bars, full kitchen.

421 E. Erie, Missouri Valley, IA

3 bdrm, 1.25 ba., 1638 fin. sf, 2 car garage REDUCED

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community, as you always gave your best.

Dennis Maaske, your words of comfort and memories helped to remind us that Sy simply lived life to the fullest. And last but not least, everyone that sent cards/contributions, plants, prayers, food, utensils, Jul’s Cave Inn, Magnolia Event Center and those that helped with the lunch. We have gotten to know many of you through Sy and for that we are grateful! Many will miss you, Sy. Family of Sylvester McHugh.

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HELP WANTED Harrison County Home and Public Health – Logan, Iowa is currently seeking an Administrator. This individual will be responsible for the total operation of the agency’s programs according to approved policies, procedures and standards. Maintains the image of the agency in the communities that Harrison County Home and Public Health serves and in state and national organizations. Will keep the agency abreast of local, state and national trends. Ensures agency compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Collaboration with community partners is a priority. The administrator is responsible to the Harrison County Board of Health. This is a full-time position with occasional long hours.

Minimal travel related to marketing, public relations and infrequently client/family home visits. Other travel to statewide meetings/conferences.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration or other applicable field; a minimum of five years of experience in public health; and completion of a program in public health management, leadership, or sciences from an accredited school of public health or recognized public health organization or completion of an advanced degree in public health or other applicable field within five years of employment date. OR Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, or other applicable field and a minimum of two years of experience in public health.

HCHPH offers excellent benefits, including Iowa Public Employees Retirement.

Please send resume to Kristi Rife, c/o Harrison County Home and Public Health, 116 N. 2nd Avenue, Logan, Iowa 51546. If you have questions, call 712-644-2220. Resume must be received by 4:30 pm, April 29, 2011.

Corner of Windom and Huron Street 1 Block east of the swimming pool on Huron St. Due to moving to a nursing home I must sell the following items.

Frigidaire Freezer, Kenmore Refrigerator, Recliners Occasional chairs, Wood Wardrobes & cabinets Full beds/Dressers, Hide-A-Bed, Antique Loves eat Bookshelves, China hutch/glassware, metal kitchen cabinet, wood drop leaf table, many small kitchen appliances, Ornate wood carved room divider, 1 MinnKota electric trolling motors, General 46” cut 18 horse riding mower, Small homemade trailer, Many misc. household items too numerous to list.

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Now Accepting Applications For: 1 bedroom apartment at Boyer View Apts., Logan, IA. Quiet complex, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income.

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Logan Herald-Observer April 6, 2011

Community

SW IA Players of Year Lo-Ma girls take third at Denison meet Ed Adair For the Herald-Observer

KAR E N H U TS O N

LEVI ETTLE MAN

Lo-Ma will miss Hutson’s big game

By Patrick Donohue, WHNS Kevin Patterson feared when the day would come.

In fact, he even coined an acronym for it: PKE, the Post Karen Era, referring to the end of Logan-Magnolia senior Karen Hutson’s prep career.

In his two seasons as the head coach at Lo-Ma, Patterson has seen Hutson guide his Panthers to a 387 record while averaging 23.8 points per game, a total that puts her among the state’s elite.

So it’s no surprise that Patterson’s future strategizing will be significantly impacted with Hutson’s departure.

“We’re not going to be able to play nearly as fast,” he said. “We’re going to have to run more stuff in the half court. We’re going to have to back off defensively because we’re not going to be able to press as much, and we’re going to have to really look at our shot selection.”

Patterson’s fears are wellfounded. Hutson literally did everything for the Panthers during her senior campaign. Although her scoring average slipped slightly from her junior year (22.9 from 24.8) she still finished with the second-highest mark in the state while also leading LoMa in rebounds (8.1 per game) assists (4.5), steals (4.2) and blocks (1.2).

That kind of consistency earned Hutson her second consecutive Daily Nonpareil Area Player of the Year. She is joined on the All-Area first team by juniors Courtney Cunard

of Missouri Valley and Morgan Lucy of Glenwood and seniors Kaitlin Floerchinger of Treynor and Jacie White of Harlan.

Hutson’s high-level production has become an expectation. She regularly faced double and triple teams as teams defensively planned with her as the primary target.

Still, that didn’t stop her from putting her fingerprints all over the Lo-Ma basketball record books. As a junior, she established school records for points in a game (41) and in a season (595) and during her senior year, she set a new LoMa mark for steals in a game (11).

Just recently she set new Panther career marks for steals (237) and points (1,331).

Hutson said she wanted to develop her game more before her senior year, and that included doing more than having a high scoring average.

“I feel like I’m becoming a better basketball player,” Hutson said. “I’m understanding things more, even just from a year ago. I think once I get to college and play more, I’ll keep improving.”

“I’m a pretty competitive person. If you put two people up against me, I’m not going to let them wear me down. I’ve got to do something and I’m just competitive that way.”

Hutson will try to translate those skills to the next level when she arrives in the fall to Northwestern College in Orange City, the two-time defending national champion. She said she’s

thrilled for the opportunity to play there because she’s somewhat acclimated to the Red Raiders’ style of play.

“My role will probably be similar,” Hutson aid.

“Speedwise, Northwestern plays pretty fast, so I think I’ll be able to fit in that way, but I’ve still got a lot to learn. I think my role will be pretty similar. I might have a more defensive role next year.”

Her coach, too, feels Hutson made the right choice for her basketball future.

“For a small school, they get up and down the floor as well as any team,” Patterson said. “With the ball in her hand in the full court, she’s virtually unstoppable.

For Northwestern, that’ll be great because they fullcourt press on the defense, and they run, run, run on offense.”

As thrilled as Patterson is to see his senior star off to college, it’s bittersweet because the “Post Karen Era,” is now a reality.

But he is fine with that.

It’s been fun watching a tremendous basketball talent develop exponentially in his short stink at the school. And if you ask him, she’s acquired the right qualities to maintain her high level of play.

“It’s fun to see coaches focus on her, yet she still perseveres through that,” Patterson said. “That’s going to really benefit her in college. There’ll be nothing see sees in college that she hasn’t already seen.

Plus, she’ll have skilled players around her.”

Ettleman at home on court

By Tony Boone, WHNS No matter what Levi Ettleman did on the basketball court during his prep career, he never did overcome the fact that people thinks he looks like a football player.

Sure he’s 6-foot-4, weighs 235 pounds and is one heck of a tight end on the gridiron.

But the Logan-Magnolia senior has always had a fondness for the round ball.

And after scoring more than 1,500 points in a Panther uniform, Ettleman will take his basketball skills to NAIA power Northwestern College in Orange City this fall.

People seemed to be surprised, as he was reminded this past week in Washington, D.C. “Even on this trip, I had about seven people ask if I was playing football this year,” Ettleman said with a chuckle. “I was like, ‘Nope, I’m playing basketball.”

The Daily Nonpareil’s Area Player of the Year – who is joined on the AllArea first team by TriCenter’s Britton Barrier, Glenwood’s Cole Darrow,

Treynor’s Brock Meis and Riverside’s Ricky Williams – has been battling the stigma of the football look throughout his playing days on the court. Overcoming it has become a fun challenge for him.

“I do take a lot of pride in that,” he said. “Every since I was little, people have looked and me and think I’m big and kind of unathletic. That’s one of the things I pride myself in – proving people wrong.”

It’s hard to argue with the results.

This season Ettleman averaged 20.4 points, 13.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists as Lo-Ma had its best season in nearly two decades. The Panthers won 19 games and finished one victory shy of their first state tournament berth since 1992.

The atmosphere of the substate game “was awesome,” Ettleman said, although he wished his team would’ve played better in its 58-40 loss to Treynor. But he added that the win that got the Panthers there – a 55-44 overtime victory over IKMManning – will always stick with him.

“My greatest memory will be beating IKM up at Denison, coming back and beating them in overtime,” he said, ranking it ahead of his first dunk as a junior.

“That was special to me.”

His first-team attitude and all-around play have made Ettleman stand out.

“He’ll go down as one of the all-time greats at LoganMagnolia,” coach Steve Nixon said.

Ettleman said the chance to play for Kris Korver, the winningest coach in Northwestern history, enticed him to take his game to Orange City. The Red Raiders have been to nine N3AIA national tournaments and have won two national titles since 2000.

A chance to be a part of that history and continue playing his sport of choice was enough for Ettleman, even though Northern Iowa was recruiting him for football.

“Basketball has always been my thing,” he said. “I got an offer from UNI, but it wasn’t what I thought it would’ve been. Basketball has always been my passion so why not stick with it?”

Karen Hutson took a leap into history April 1 when the Panthers competed at the Denison-Schleswig coed track meet. At the beginning of the meet, Hutson was participating in the long jump when on her last attempt she put forth a leap of 18-feet 3-inches. That leap was not only the best in the state of Iowa so far this year, it would have been the best in all classes at last year’s state track meet in Des Moines.

Lo-Ma continued success in the field events as Kylee Loftus won both the discus and shot put. Loftus’ throw of 105.2 -inches in the discus was the only throw over the 100-foot mark. Her winning toss in the shot put was 34-6. Also placing in the discus for the Panthers was Carrie Charbonneau who scored points with a fourth place effort.

The running events started with Alex Gochenour and Hutson finishing first and

second in the 100-meter dash. Gochenour scored first place finishes in both the 100-meter hurdles and 400meter hurdles. Her performance in the 400-meter hurdles was nothing short of remarkable as the final stretch was against a strong headwind. Her time of 1:05 seconds was short of her best this season, but the time was still better than any other 400-meter hurdle performance in the state this year.

In the 200-meter dash Hutson placed first as well as second in the 100-meter hurdles. Freshman Haley Whisney scored points for the Panthers as she sprinted past two runners in the last 100-meters of the 800-meter run to place third. The 4x200 meter relay team of Kia Fender, Jessica Ingham, Emily Dickinson and Monica Lambertsen had an amazing race against a much older field. On the anchor leg a great hand-off from Dickinson to Lambertsen pushed the Panthers from fifth into third place.

“We had a really strong showing in the field events

Freshman Haley Whisney makes her move in the final stretch of the 800-meter run.

Photo: Ed Adair at this meet,” said coach Gene Esser. “I was really proud of our younger runners today. They really made a good showing in their events.”

Boys earn second place at Denison Invitational Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer The Panther boys track team bean its outdoor season with a good showing at the Denison-Schleswig coed meet April 1. The team tied for second place with Atlantic and just behind champion Harlan.

Leading the way for the Panthers was senior Levi Ettleman who placed first in both the shot put and discus, fourth place in the high jump and along with Paul Hutson, Evan Mikels and Nate Fender took first in the 4x100-meter relay.

Ettleman’s throw of 141feet 9-inches in the discus placed him in the top 10 in the state’s early season rankings.

The 4x800-meter relay team of E.J. Darnell, Alex Skeen, Grady Killpack and Joel Pixley earned Lo-Ma points with a sixth place finish in a time of 9: 54 seconds. J.J. Decker and Dillon Wills added points in the 110-meter high hurdles with second and sixth place finishes, respectively.

In the 3,200-meter run, Ellis Johnson finished third for the Panthers following by a sixth place fin-

Sophomore Caden McDonald starts off in the 400-meter dash. He finished fourth.

Photo: Ed Adair ish by Alex Fanning. In a tough 100-meter field, Fender placed third with a time of 12:28 running directly into the wind.

Fender also placed second in the 200-meter dash in 24:55 seconds. The 4x200meter relay team of Jake Riesland, Hutson, Quin Mann and Mikels took fourth and the 4x400 meter relay team of Pixley, Justin Yost, Nick Knudson and John Thiele added points with a fifth place finish. Decker came back in the 400-meter hurdles and placed second with a time of one minute, three

seconds.

Sophomore Caden McDonald had a strong showing in the 400meter dash running 57:27 seconds to place fourth. In the 800-meter run, freshman Wyatt Schulz ran with the lead pack and placed fourth in a time of 2:20.

“We did a good job today,” said coach Joe Cooper. “McDonald and Schulz ran really well against the older kids. This gives me a better idea of where strengths are and where we need to do a little more work, but again I’m really pleased with today’s performance.”