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SHORT TAKES BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER The Logan-Magnolia Baseball and Softball Teams will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser from 11 a.m. - 2 :30 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at the Lo-Ma High School Commons. The menu includes spaghetti, salad and a drink. There also will be raffle prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are being sold by the players and also will be available the day of the event.

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Concerns O N E..T W O..TH R E E..G O! aired at Easter Egg Hunt in a flash April 7 council meeting Mary Darling Editor A reprimand by members of the Logan City Council and an apology by members of the Logan Park Board were front and center at the April 2 Special Council meeting.

Gary Nordby, president of the Park Board, presented bids for construction of the proposed park shelter to the council.

“I requested a concrete price from Doug Johnsen, but didn’t get any price back,” Nordby said.

According to Nordby, Midwest Mechanical had priced the concrete at $2,200 and was donating $4,625 in labor. S.E. Smith and Sons, Blair, Neb., had bid a total of $8,551 for materials; Kuhl Construction, $10,375; and Bill DeWitt, Logan Do It Best, quoted prices on the items he could supply of $1,661, which is mainly roofing materials.

For the electrical service,

VILLAGE GREEN MAY 19 The 19th Annual Village Green celebration will be from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday, May 19, in the Logan City Park. There will be live entertainment throughout the day by the Dixie Dads and Rick Powell, a craft show and flea market, fire truck rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, children’s money in the straw game, antique tractors on display and refreshments throughout the day. For more information or to reserve a booth, please call Wilma at (712) 644-2863.

LOGAN AMERICAN LEGION The Logan American Legion will host a breakfast from 7:30 a.m. - noon on Saturday, April 21, at the Logan Community Center. Funds raised will go toward the Veteran’s Memorial at the Harrison County Courthouse and other local community projects. The Legion will host a Post Meeting at 6:30 p.m., April 24, at the Logan Community Center.

The American Legion Riders will meet immediately following, at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The Logan Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt April 7 at Logan City Park. Pictured above is the preschool area filled with eager egg hunters. At right are Madison Buffum, age 9, Jordan Buffum, 5, and Jocelyn Buffum, 5, meeting the Easter Bunny who was visiting with the children in the park. More photos are on page 10.

Photos by Mary Darling

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Park clean up, addition Volunteering bug hit early of members, discussed on for Lo-Ma sixth grader at Park Board meeting Mary Darling Editor The Logan Park Board Public Forum drew approximately 20 persons to hear plans for the Logan City Park and Milliman Park, as well as other issues.

Park Board President, Gary Nordby, gave an update on the City Park Shelter Project. Concrete for the floor is expected to be poured next week and materials for the construction should arrive the last SEE PARK BOARD Page 2

GOP TO MEET The Harrison County Republicans will meet Thursday, April 19, at the Gold Slipper, Dunlap.

Those wishing to eat dinner should arrive at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The agenda will include preparation for the upcoming District Convention in Fort Dodge, Saturday, April 21, and the State Convention, Saturday, June 16. Campaign activities for Paul Wilderdyke, County Supervisor candidate, and plans for a summer picnic. For more information please contact County GOP Chair, Sheila Murphy, at sheilagop@msn.com or call (712) 642-2849.

HCDC annual meeting April 26 Harrison County Development Corporation (HCDC) will host its 45th annual meeting Thursday, Meissen April 26, at the Logan Community Center.

Dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

This year’s featured speaker is Mike Meissen, Vice President of Value

Added Agriculture with the Iowa Area Development Group, Des Moines. A native Iowan, he began his career in economic development in 1985 as the Economic Manager at Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative. In 1995, he went to work for Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, and in August of 1997, was named to his present position. In

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Delaney Ettleman, left, helps Westmont Care Center residents Betty McAdams, center, and Jean Burkhart, make Easter bonnets for their Easter Parade. Photo: Mary Darling

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When Delaney Ettleman heard the topic of the Modern Woodmen Speech contest was volunteerism, she was already a seasoned volunteer and had the perfect idea for her speech.

Delaney, a sixth-grader at Logan-Magnolia Elementary, has been volunteering at Westmont Care SEE HCDC Center since the summer Page 2 before she started third

grade.

“I was just bored one day at home, and was making random cards,” Delaney said. “They had positive messages on them, and I just went up to Westmont and brought the cards up and gave them out.”

The activity director at the time, Sandra Dickman, told her to come again anytime and Delaney took her advice to heart.

She has been yelling out bingo numbers, reading

newspapers and magazines to residents, helping with crafts and painting fingernails for the past four years.

“I go up Mondays after school and on Saturdays if I don’t have any other family stuff,” Delaney said.

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From the Front

COUNCIL: Concerns aired FROM PAGE 1 G&M Refrigeration bid $1,305 for materials plus the cost of wire from the band shell to the shelter and donated their labor; T&S Electric bid $2,100 plus the cost per linear foot for wire from the Band Shell to the shelter; and Mike Hinkel bid $500 for boring for the wire with $1,000 of labor donated.

Construction of the shelter is to be through volunteer effort between the Logan Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts.

The total estimated cost of the project is $12,000.

Council member Wes Greve told the Park Board he was disappointed in the way the board, and City Clerk Angela Winther, had handled issues with Renea Anderson, executive director of Harrison County Development Corporation, Logan, regarding application for a grant for the shelter.

“You represent the city as an employee,” he told Winther. “And, to get out of control with someone trying to help us is out of line.”

Winther told Greve she did not get out of control when speaking with Anderson.

According to Mayor Randy Fetter, there was miscommunication regarding the potential grant between all the parties involved.

Council members then expressed their concern that Park Board meeting notices are not being posted and meetings are, therefore, not open to the public.

“We didn’t know until last week that we had to have open meetings,” Park Board member Nikki Allen said. “The meeting held at my house was just moved there because my boys were sleeping. I guess it should have been can-

celled. If I was in the wrong, I’m sorry. Now I know, and it will never happen again.”

Allen reiterated the Park Board did not want the issue of the Park Board meetings to interfere with the shelter project. They wanted it to move forward.

“All the Park Board members and the council were not made aware of the meeting,” Greve said.

“We need to set ground rules. How the meetings are going to be run. I’m all for going forward with this project.”

“That’s behind us now and I’m sorry,” Nordby told the council regarding the issue. “I dropped the ball.”

Greve said to open up a line of communication would be the biggest key.

“As long as we can deal with it [the issue] and get passed it, so be it,” he said.

During the citizens’ questions and comments time on the agenda, Mike Johnson asked if anything different had occurred in the past two months regarding the Park Board than in past years, and if the council issues a guideline packet to boards when a member joins so they have the rules in hand.

“Or do you just wait until something happens and goes awry and have a pxxxxxx contest?” Johnson said. “You need to get a packet together so the boards know what they are supposed to do and quit pointing fingers.”

“This is an issue we are going to fix going forward,” Fetter said.

The council did unanimously approve the shelter project as well as vendors, Do It Best Hardware for the materials it is able to supply for the roof; S.E. Smith and Sons for the remainder of the materials; G&M Refrigeration for the electrical

work; Mike Hinkel for the boring and Mid-west Mechanical for the concrete work.

Another lengthy agenda item was a discussion on the price to set for the sale of Kole Drive and Jacob Avenue to Wes and Pennie Greve and Jeff and Mandy Pitt. After discussion lasting more than an hour, the council approved the motion to charge $1,000, which also included any publication costs and fees to Greve, and $500 that included publication costs and fees, to Pitt. Dee Clark and Wes Greve abstained from voting on the motion.

Dennis Lovell was present to request he be allowed to plant alfalfa at the well field on the land he had donated to the city.

“I used to do this when we first donated the land,” Lovell said. “Then I got busy and didn’t have time. I am extremely aware of not putting chemicals or fertilizer on it.”

Logan Maintenance Supervisor Scott Muxfeldt said there had never been a problem with it in the past, and the Department of Natural Resources had approved.

The council granted Lovell’s request to plant alfalfa in the area.

During the clerk’s report, Winther told the council more than 35 schools had been represented at a Math Bee held at the Community Center in March. Organizer Lori Lockwood reported she had received more than 20 comments on how beautiful the facility is and the swimming pool and how fortunate the community is.

Winther also presented information regarding the city and Logan Senior Center being named in Miles Barnhart’s will and on a grant received from the Harrison County Community Foundation.

HCDC: Annual meeting FROM PAGE 1 1989, Meissen was part of a select group of rural electric cooperative developers that met in Washington D.C. to discuss the challenges of rural development, resulting in the formation of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA). Meissen was involved in the formation of this group and also is past president for the organization. In 1996, he

was presented their “Professional of the Year Award.” Meissen will discuss how agriculture and the economy both in Iowa and locally are closely tied together.

“We will discuss this as well as the growing impact of Agri-tourism on Iowa and Harrison County,” said HCDC Executive Director Renea Anderson.

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors have

declared April “Existing Business and Industry Month,” and hope that local citizens will share in support of businesses in the county.

This year’s event is sponsored in part by Golden Hills RC&D and Harrison County Farm Bureau.

Please RSVP to hcdc@iowatelecom.net or by calling 712-644-3081. The public is invited to attend.

DELANEY: Volunteer efforts FROM PAGE 1 on. We really need more kids like that.”

Delaney couldn’t decide which activity is her favorite to help with.

“I love them all,” she said. “I like talking to the people, it’s fun. A lot of times they ask what grade I’m in and will talk about their day and what they have done that day. They also really like to hear me tell stories about basketball.”

Delaney likes hearing their stories, too.

“There is one lady that was a teacher and she likes talking about that, and some talk about the jobs they had,” she said.

Delaney’s mother, Cami Ettleman, said she isn’t surprised her daughter’s volunteering at Westmont has lasted this long.

“She just has a gift for it.

She loves to go up there and comes home smiling with lots of stories,” Et-tleman said. “She really misses it when activities at school keep her away for awhile.”

The families of the residents also know about Delaney’s visits to Westmont.

“She gets cards in the mail from family members of residents thanking her for the time she spends there and how much it means to them,” Ettleman said. “That really helps her see the importance of it.

Not everyone can do what she does. I think it’s pretty neat and hope it’s something that she can continue.”

Her volunteering has also created an interest, Delaney said, of becoming an activity director one

day, just like a high school friend of hers that works part-time as an activity director at a nursing home in Woodbine.

Delaney also has the satisfaction of knowing her speech about volunteering at a nursing home sparked the interest in two fourth graders from Logan-Magnolia.

“Last week, two girls walked in and said they wanted to help,” Evans said. “They had heard Delaney’s speech and wanted to follow in her footsteps.”

Those two girls, Misty Rose and Kelsey Green, will also be helping Evans out when they can and passing on the gift of volunteerism that began with Delaney.

PARK BOARD: Public forum FROM PAGE 1 week of April or first week of May, Nordby said. Some members of the Logan Kiwanis Club that were present, said they had set May 5, as a work day to begin construction.

The Village Green and moving it under the umbrella of the Park Board for insurance purposes also was a topic on the agenda. According to Park Board members, this will save the Village Green Committee with having to come up with its own insurance rider at a cost of approximately $500.

Village Green will be a subcommittee under the direction of the Park Board, who will need to approve activities for that event on May 19.

Changing the Park Board from five to seven members also was a topic on the agenda. Starting in January, all boards were required to be gender balanced. The present board consists of Gary Nordby, Brittany Nordby, Nikki Allen, Maxine Green and Mary Vaughn. The board will recommend to the city council that John Espen-

miller and Gordon Fliehe be named to the board for a total of seven members.

The Park Board discussed clean up at Milliman Park and primitive walking trails. Nordby said he had talked with State Forester, Brent Olson, who volunteered to come in and advise the Park Board which trees need to be removed.

“A couple of people from Willow Lake also will help with chain saws,” Nordby said.

Jack Winther, representing the Boy Scouts, said they are ready to pitch in and pick up garbage and haul brush when needed.

Kiwanis members and Key Club members will also assist with the cleanup.

City Clerk Angela Winther informed the Park Board that she had received a letter from MidAmerican Energy offering gloves and bags for cleanup.

“We will certainly make use of that,” Nordby said.

The Park Board set 8 a.m., Saturday, April 28, as a clean up day, if approved by the Logan City Council.

“We want to make it a fun event,” said Nikki Allen. “We will ask people to bring potluck and come and go as they need to.”

Nordby said a list would be posted as to what is needed and criteria for working. Boots, long sleeve shirts, pants, shoes (no sandals), and goggles will be required. The Park Board also will have a check in/check out sheet for people to sign in.

Renee Springston, citing safety concerns for a child in the area, suggested partial trails be installed.

“In order for this [project] to go through without the town being pulled apart, maybe just a partial trail,” she said.

Mike Johnson suggested having Russ Kurth come in and lay out some trails, keeping them down in the lower part.

“It’s going to be a big enough undertaking, instead of going up in the hill,” he said.

The Park Board will make its recommendations to the Logan City Council at the next council meeting.

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Editorial 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.

Taking a field trip for a happy pill

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Perley’s Bits & Pieces

By Jim Perley Logan Herald-Observer Columnist jperley@iowatelecom.net so angry to see how the pig had damaged his garden, he resolved it would not do the evil deed again.

He shot the swine.

When the Hudson’s Bay agent notified the British government, they threatened to arrest Cutlar. The United States responded with a 64-man infantry unit led by Captain George Picket. Then, the British sent in 400 members of the Royal Navy with orders to shoot if Picket refused to back down. However, Admiral Lambert Baynes balked at the orders and said he refused to lose even one man over such a ridiculous situation. Soon, Pick-et’s troops numbered 461, but no shots were fired.

As both sides waited for orders from Washington, the drama took a comical turn. The Brits went ashore for cigars and whiskey, and Americans attended Sunday services on the British warships. Finally, President James Buchanan sent General Winfield Scott to settle the dispute. Both sides’ commanders negotiated via messenger and settled the dispute within a week. Each company maintained a military company on the Island until 1872 when an international panel ruled that the islands belonged to the United States. Someone later commented, “A war didn’t happen here. Nobody was killed except a pig.”

RHIZO-WHAT??

If you hadn’t noticed yet, this spring has started off on the unseasonably warm side. March, 2012, enters the climate history books as the warmest March on record, and as a result, we are seeing a two or three week yearly morel mushroom season, early asparagus harvest, wild vi-olets and lilacs blooming and fruit trees flowering. This “early onset” of spring should make us examine different practices to make sure we do ones that are time-sensitive on time.

Nature is a wonderfully diverse thing. Each climatedependent species is driven by a unique set of factors to determine when they break buds, flower, or drop leaves in the fall. One activity that appears to be affected by the early spring is the proper time to look for and, if necessary, treat some spruces, especially Colorado Blue Spruce for a fungal disease of the needles called Rhizoshpaera needle cast. (OK, just call it spruce needle cast!).

Most of the issues with conifers are predictable.

Most conifer disease issues lie with three species, Austrian pine (Pinus nigra),

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chain of command. The satisfaction of justice was so slow it wasn’t until 1855 that a Washington Territory sher-iff dispatched his men to the island to expropriate 34 breeding rams as back taxes. They sneaked into the pen at night and thus the rams became the property of Washington Territory.

The furious Hudson Bay agent rushed to the shore and demanded the deputies cease and desist.

Instead, the Americans pulled their pistols on the angry Brit and he soon felt returning to San Juan Island was good for his health. An uneasy truce began as more Americans homesteaded near the Hudson’s Bay property. The company grazed sheep and a few hogs and all was well.

However, some of the settlers moved onto what Hudson’s Bay regarded as their land. One squatter was Lyman Cutler. One day in 1859, a pig escaped from its pen and rooted through Cutlar’s garden. Cutlar was

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San Juan Island is a nature lover’s paradise. It is part of an archipelago between Washington State and British Columbia. Few alive today know that once a dead pig nearly started a war between the United States and Britain. According to American History Magazine (August, 2011) the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Oregon in 1846 to establish a boundary between the two nations’ territories.

Ownership of the archipelago was not resolved, but no one seemed to care.

In 1853, England’s Hudson’s Bay Company established a sheep farm on San Juan Island, and Americans living nearby, regarded the farm as an aggressive invasion of their home area.

An American revenuer soon traveled from the mainland to collect taxes from the company, but the Hudson’s Bay employees figuratively laughed at him.

The angry American returned to his mainland office and complained up the

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By the time Dad began this new chapter in his life in a rest home, he was angry, agitated and scared. Now, eight months later, his chart says he’s pleasantly confused.

Granted, it took the help of some happy pills, which at first I wasn’t too happy about, but it has taken the edge off, and even though he can’t always verbalize what he’s thinking, I can see he feels safe and content.

He doesn’t take any other medication, although the cost of the happy pills would stress anyone out. Since he’s a veteran, the staff suggested we enroll him in the medical system at the VA Hospital to help with the cost.

With the appointment set, I spent several weeks being anxious about taking him and hoped it wouldn’t upset his routine or attitude.

Even though my boyfriend’s days are busier than ever, he insisted on taking us. It was a day on his calendar that was already full, and I’m sure he had to do some serious juggling. I love how I can always count on him to be there, as though he knows when I need help better than I do.

Dad was ready to go when we asked if he wanted to take a road trip. He’d probably agree to anything just to get outside. Most of the ride was spent listening to him read the street signs and commenting on how many cars were on the roads, although he kept calling them school buses.

We saw three different doctors and the hardest part was waiting. Although I enjoyed the chance to spend time with Dad outside the home, I could tell he was anxious and he would ask every couple of minutes where we were and why. Two of the doctors were in the mental health section, since we were asking for happy pills. The first round of questions went well until confusion set in and he decided to just stare daggers at the staff. Instead of asking where he was, he repeatedly said, “it’s been a nice meeting, but it’s time to go.”

Once we were done, I realized his comfort level wasn’t so much from the happy pills, but his security from being surrounded in a home with people he trusts.

When he got out of the car he shook my boyfriend’s hand, like always, and said the familiar line, “thank you, young man” and he walked toward the front door. He turned to me and asked if I knew he had built this place, like he was proud to show it off.

When I told him I was leaving, his smile faded, as he insisted he was going with me. The day’s emotions were already welling up in my throat as I miss him so much.

The staff distracted him so I could sneak out but as I was rounding the corner I heard the nurse ask if he enjoyed the day with his daughter.

“I haven’t seen my daughter in years,” he said.

My first instinct was to run back and scream, “Here I am Dad,” but I left, knowing he’s safe and secure in his new home, with his new family – and that will have to be my happy pill.

Scot’s pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Colorado blue spruce (Picea glauca). The prime time for disease development and decline is when the trees reach sexual maturity, generally about 10 - 15 years-old. Unfortunately, by then, the trees are fully integrated into the landscape and have often become almost part of the family.

Colorado blue spruce trees seem to be among the most popular landscape trees, considering their fine pyramidal form and typical blue cast to the needles, although individual trees vary in their expression of blue. However, a very common fungal disease called Rhizosphaera needle cast is a frequent problem for blue spruce. Needles catch spores and become infected as they elongate in the spring, and then as the summer progresses, many of last year’s needles often die and turn purplishbrown. Dead and dying needles may show lines of small black dots on the underside that are the structures where spores emerge.

If you have blue spruce in your landscape, check it

Rich Pope Harrison County Extension Program Coordinator for the signs and symptoms; that is, older needles that have died or are dying and the characteristic rows of black dots under the needles. If you see these, consider a fungicide treatment containing the active ingredient chlorothalonil this spring. That should protect the new needles that the spray reaches from becoming infected; the spray won’t cure previously infected needles. Normally we recommend that the fungicides be applied twice, once in mid to late May and again four - six weeks later.

But the early growth this year means I would treat (if necessary) when the needle buds break and new needles are about a half-inch long. That could happen in the next week, three weeks to a month ahead of normal schedule. Then, a second spray made in early June

should help.

If you are considering a new conifer for the landscape, I would first look to the “whites.” By that I mean white spruce (they have the same general shape as blue spruce, without the blue coloring), Norway spruce (which is rich dark green with drooping secondary branches that look nice), white pine and white fir (also known as concolor fir) as potential options.

Black Hills Spruce (actually a subspecies of White Spruce) also may be good to consider. However, the correct choice still depends on fitting an appropriate species to an appropriate site.

For more information, please contact Rich Pope at the Harrison County Extension Office at ropope@iastate.edu or (712)644-2105.

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By Sheriff Pat Sears March 30 •Deputy Doiel arrested Rodney Crosby, Pisgah, on an outstanding Washington County arrest warrant.

Crosby was transported to jail.

March 31 •Deputy Doiel arrested Andrew Bothwell, Pisgah, on an outstanding Harrison County arrest warrant. Bothwell was transported to jail.

•Deputy Knickman responded to a vehicle accident south of Pisgah on Highway 183. A chemical sample was sent in on the driver. Charges are pending.

•Fifty-three inmates and 15 females, for a total of 68 inmates, were booked into jail in the month of March.

April 1 •Deputy Doiel and Deputy Knickman responded to a neighbor dispute on 290th Street. The issue was resolved for the time being.

•Deputy Killpack responded to a civil dispute over property on 204th Lane. A divorce was on going and the issue was over divided property. The caller was referred to his attorney.

•Deputy Klutts assisted Missouri Valley Police with an intoxicated driver.

•Deputy Klutts assisted Logan Fire with a house fire on 250th Street.

•Deputy Doiel is investigating damage done to a door at the old school in Pisgah. Damage to the inside of the property was also found.

April 2 •Deputy Sieck and Deputy Knickman responded to Mondamin for suspicious activity. Nothing was found but the area was patrolled.

•Deputy Sieck assisted Missouri Valley Police with a traffic stop. Two subjects were detained and held for the Woodbine Police Department.

•Deputy Sieck received a report of a Minor in Possession party at a residence on 335th Street. The area was patrolled but nothing located.

•Deputy Denton assisted Missouri Valley Police with a domestic situation.

•Deputy Denton assisted a subject in Pisgah for a rental dispute. There was some concern about personal property removed from the house.

•Deputy Doiel and Deputy Knickman responded to a disturbance in Little Sioux involving a man chasing a girl. It was discovered it was a father chasing his daughter after an argument. The father was taken into custody and taken to Alegent Health. The subject was committed and taken to Sioux City for a mental evaluation.

•Deputy Killpack is investigating the theft of a vehicle from east of Logan that was recovered in the

ditch north of Magnolia.

•Deputy Doiel transported a subject from Ale-gent to Mercy Hospital for a mental evaluation.

•Deputy Doiel was back at a residence on 290th Street for a neighbor dispute, this time involving loud music. They were told to turn down the music.

•Deputy Knickman assisted a subject in Pisgah for a property exchange. The property was picked up and the subject left with only a few disagreements.

•Deputy Killpack and Sheriff Sears provided traffic control for a semi that had become high centered leaving a business on Highway 127 in Logan. A tow truck was called and removed the semi.

•Deputy Killpack took a report from a subject reporting a roofing scam.

Work had been done but was not thought to be as much work done as was charged for. They were referred to civil court.

April 3 •Deputy Denton transported a mental patient from Alegent Hospital to Mercy Hospital, Sioux City for a mental evaluation.

•Deputy Killpack is investigating the theft of wire from a farm field west of Missouri Valley.

•Deputy Killpack is investigating the theft of two bikes from a yard in Mondamin.

•Deputy Cohrs responded to the Mondamin City Park for a verbal argument of two mothers. Each accused the other of scolding their kids which started the argument.

•Deputy Cohrs responded to Pisgah for a report of kids playing in a parking lot and possibly damaging property. The kids were located with no damage found, and were told to move on.

April 4 •Deputy Denton went to Little Sioux at another county’s request, to look for a vehicle that may be in town. The vehicle had not been returned as promised and charges are pending.

•Deputy Klutts arrested Shay Anderson, Logan, on an outstanding Harrison County arrest warrant.

Anderson was booked into jail.

•Deputy Cohrs transported a subject from Alegent Health to Mercy Hospital for a mental evaluation.

•Deputy Cohrs transported Greg Osborn from the Pottawattamie County Jail to Harrison County on an outstanding arrest warrant.

April 5 •Deputy Klutts checked on a report of cows on the roadway on 335th Street.

The cows were located on the roadway and the owner notified.

•Deputy Denton stop-

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ped a vehicle on Highway 30 south of Logan for throwing debris from the vehicle. The driver was found to be drinking.

Deborah Adams, Council Bluffs, was arrested and transported to jail. Adams was charged with OWI first offense.

•Deputy Killpack is investigating the theft of wire from a residence on Canton Avenue.

•Deputy Denton responded to a residence on Liberty Avenue for suspicious activity. The area was checked with nothing being found.

•Deputy Denton is investigating a reported theft in Little Sioux.

Deputy Cohrs checked on a dog that was reported to be acting aggressive in Pisgah. The dog was located dragging a chain. The dog was returned to its owner.

•Deputy Denton assisted Mondamin Fire with a ditch fire south of Mondamin.

•Deputies Killpack and Knickman, and Sheriff Sears, responded to a tractor accident off of 235th Street.

The man was transported

by Logan Rescue then transferred to Life Flight with serious injuries. The accident is still under investigation.

April 6 •Deputy Klutts responded to a verbal confrontation between neighbors in Pisgah. Both agreed to leave each other alone.

•Deputy Klutts checked on an unsecured door of a building south of Pisgah.

The owner was notified and will secure the door.

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

Courthouse Fines & Fees SMALL CLAIMS Accredited Collection Service, Inc., vs Deborah Evans, Charles Evans, Missouri Valley Credit Management Services, Inc., vs Lyle Lickey, Wanda Lickey, Modale Credit Management Services, Inc., vs Amanda Marsh, Mondamin Credit Management Services, Inc., vs Larry Weyhrich, Missouri Valley Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc., vs Christopher Hawkins, Logan Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc., vs Christina Dow, Dunlap Kelly Craft vs Shelly Seffron, Charlie Seffron, Council Bluffs SPEEDING Kelley Vandorn, Missouri Valley Teresa Chamberlain, Missouri Valley Curtis Brich, Honey Creek Emmy Benson, Persia Derek Finken, Missouri Valley Tiffany Behrendt, Missouri Valley Joseph Vetro, Logan VIOLATIONS Victoria Boschee, Magnolia, financial liability coverage Emily Walker, Logan, windshield and window, obstructed vision David Huey, Little Sioux, no valid driver’s license Jason Jensen, Missouri Valley, financial liability, accident David Beebe, Mondamin, failure to maintain safety belts

DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa vs Cory D. Darr, OWI, first offense.

Sixty days in jail with all but two days suspended. $1,250 fine, costs and fees. Ordered to complete drinking driver’s school and obtain substance abuse evaluation.

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Marrissa won the 3000 and palced second in the 1500 at the Denison Invitational track meet.

Jonathan Myers, Pisgah, fail to use required towing equipment; improper rear lamp; fail to carry registration card Dale Johnson Jr., Dunlap, no license or permit Jerry Sorensen, Harlan, open container, driver Maureen Baines, Crescent, failure to display registration plate Jason Jensen, Missouri Valley, expired registration; no driver’s license Victoria Boschee, Magnolia, operate without registration Jason Jensen, Missouri Valley, operate without registration Cyan Seamann, Missouri Valley, violate conditions of restricted license Jason Jensen, Missouri Valley, expired registration; failure to obey a stop or yield sign

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Boyer River Cranes by the hundreds at Kearney DeSoto Wildlife Refuge opens for Art Show summer season May 3, 4 Boyer River Arts, Harrison County, has scheduled its first Art Show to be hosted in conjunction with the Woodbine School Art Show. It will be May 34.

Excitement mounts, on the part of the organizers, as donors come forward to sponsor awards. All area artists are invited to register. Registration information is due April 25, and should be sent to: Bracinda Blum, Artisan, 509 Walker St., Woodbine, IA 51579.

Contact Blum for more information.

Stuart Bay, Omaha artist and educator, will judge the show, determining recipients of ribbons and cash awards. Bay also will judge works of Theresa McKee’s high school students. McKee reported that various artists have com-mitted to demonstrating certain art processes during the two-day show.

Organizers also have on tap, the Denison School of Strings to perform at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 3.

Members of the group include Dr. Rosemary Mason, Margaret Cotton, Allison Sherer, Michelle Ahrenholtz and Claudia Coltrain.

Pictured are Sandhill Cranes at the Platte River at sunset.

Harrison County Conservation Board (HCCB), along with four other county conservation boards in southwest Iowa, recently hosted a public bus tour to Kearney, Neb., to view the annual Sandhill Crane Migration.

The bus tour of 51 people arrived at the Rowe Sanctuary to watch the cranes roost in the Platte

River for the evening. It was estimated there were 350,000 cranes. Those birds stop over to feed on waste corn and insects before resuming their long migration to Alaska for the nesting season. The next morning was a visit to a Greater Prairie Chicken lek to see the mating “dance” of these unique prairie birds. After another

Daniel Norton Logan-Magnolia senior, Daniel Norton, will showcase his Fine Arts talents at a Senior Recital at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 14, in the Logan-Magnolia High School auditorium.

A seven-year piano student of Anne Stoner, the recital will feature Daniel’s piano contest selections from the past and present, as well as piano duets with

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tour of the cranes, a Whooping Crane was spotted. There are only about 500 Whooping Cranes in existence and they are a very endangered species.

For more information on HCCB programs, visit HarrisonCountyParks.org or its Facebook page.

Norton to present senior recital April 14

Private Pesticide Applicator session A Private Pesticide Applicator Certification training session will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 13, at the Harrison County Extension Office, Logan.

There is a $20 fee to attend.

For more information, please contact the Extension Office at (712) 6442105 or IDALS at (515) 281-4339. They also have available list of other PPAT sites and tests locations.

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Stoner, a performance by the Choral Reading Group that features commercials from the 1940’s to the present; a selection from the Men’s Vocal Group and a performance by Daniel of the speech that earned him a spot at All-State Speech in 2010, on how to play a piano in eight minutes.

Daniel, the son of Beth Norton and Eric Norton, plans to attend Nebraska Christian College in the fall, majoring in the ministry and plans to continue to perform with the musical groups there.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge will begin its summer season April 14.

The entire paved and dirt tour loop roads, including access to DeSoto Lake, will be open to the public. Visitors may hike the nature trails, fish, boat, bird watch, etc. Canoes and kayaks also are a great way to enjoy spring at the Refuge.

Boyer Chute NWR is currently closed to the public. The Refuge plans to open June 1. Please check its website periodically or call for updated information on Boyer Chute.

Fishing and boating will be permitted at DeSoto beginning April 15. Anglers need either an Iowa or Nebraska license and are reminded that minimum length limits and creel limits are in effect.

Due to high water in DeSoto Lake, only the Middle Boat Ramp will be open through the season of April 15-Oct. 14. Boating speeds are limited to nowake, not to exceed fivemiles-per-hour, to protect the shoreline from excessive erosion. Motorized

boats are permitted throughout DeSoto Lake to allow fishing access, but a “no-anchor zone” is located at the aeration system in the lake, and marked with buoys.

Designated mushroom gathering areas will be open April 16-20, and April 23-May 31. A map showing those areas is available at the refuge entrances. The central portion of the refuge is closed to all public use to provide sanctuary for nesting birds and white-tailed deer during the fawning period. On April 15, and April 21-22, the refuge will be closed to mushroom hunting during a special youth turkey hunt.

An entrance permit is required for all vehicles.

The daily entrance fee for private vehicles is $3.

Permits may be obtained at the pay stations near the entrances or at the Visitor’s Center. The charge for commercial vans and buses is $20, or $30, if 21 or more people are aboard.

Annual permits, including the $15 DeSoto Refuge Pass, may be obtained at the Visitor’s Center.

Nature Tots to have froggy fun The Harrison County Conservation Board will host a Nature Tots: Froggy Fun night from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the Willow Lake Recreation Area near Woodbine.

Nature Tots is for ages 3,4, or 5-year-old and an adult. The children will

learn about frogs with a story, activity and craft. A snack will be provided.

There is no cost or registration. Older siblings may attend the program, but only tots will be able to participate. The program will be in the Nature Encounter Center.

April is “Car Care Awareness Month” Get a FREE INSPECTION of your car or light truck on Saturdays, April 14th, 21st or 28th (on a first come, first served basis) Our “maintenance and condition” inspection is a free service we’re offering during the month of April to help you keep your vehicle running at it’s best.

Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today and down the road-is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics.

A recent survey by the Car Care Council found: •54 percent had low tire pressure •38 percent had low or dirty engine oil •28 percent had inadequate cooling protection •19 percent needed new belts •16 percent had dirty air filters •10 percent had low or contaminated brake fluid The inspections include volunteers checking fluid levels, tires, lights and other system components. After the inspections are complete, volunteers and motorists review any problems that may have been found and motorists receive information about proper vehicle maintenance and repair.

The inspections are usually held in parking lots at shopping malls, schools and businesses and they’re generally sponsored by area repair facilities and auto-shops, as well as other businesses, civic groups and radio stations.

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Adair earns top poster award Logan-Magnolia School third grader, Nathan Adair, a student in Tami Dunham’s classroom, had the poster he made for the Henry Doorly Zoo Poster Contest chosen as one of the top 24 out of the 4,712 entered. He and his parents were invited to an awards ceremony March 24, at the zoo. His poster will be on display at the Henry Doorly Zoo through March 2013. He is the son of Craig and Linda Adair.

Nathan Adair proudly displays his winning poster and certifcate from the Henry Doorly Zoo. Submitted photo

Eighth grade leadership students attend conference Logan-Magnolia eighth grade Leadership Students and junior high student council representatives attended a Leadership Conference April 4, at Griswold Middle School.

The Keynote Speaker was David Williamson, Ogden. Williamson was a speaker at the former West I-80 Leadership Academies. He is an artist, poet, inventor, song writer and corporate trainer who travels all over the United

States doing presentations on creativity, thinking outside the box, the “knowledge,” and communication skills. He did an excellent job tailoring his presentation to middle school students with hands-on activities and audience participation.

The other two rotation sessions were presented by the Wilson Performing Arts Center, Red Oak, and Cass County Wellness.

The Wilson Performing

Arts Center shared a theatrical production addressing substance abuse, bullying and the difficult choices faced by teens. Their team of high school age actors involved the audience in their production, as well. The Cass County Wellness presentation by Bethany Rodgers, involved students in a session addressing healthy eating, the creation of “Blue Zones,” and a session of kickboxing and Zumba.

Local farmer helps county food pantry Volunteers at the Harrison County Food Pantry believe every family should have the opportunity to share a good Easter supper.

This year, their effort to keep the holiday festive received a little extra support from a local farmer and America’s Farmers Grow Communities.

Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Anita Allmon was the winning farmer in Harrison County. She chose to support the food pantry because she feels it is important to never let a child go hungry.

“There are so many families struggling to buy groceries this year. I thought that is a need I want to help address,” Allmon said. “I work at a school, and you see it everyday; kids need to eat. They may not know what is going on in their families, but they know they need to eat, and that’s a tough thing.”

The pantry will use the $2,500 to support its long running Easter Basket program that provides strug-

Anita Allmon and family present the Harrison County Food Pantry, Missouri Valley, with a check for $2,500 from Monsanto on April 5th.

Submitted photo gling families with a ham, trimmings and supermarket gift card to help them celebrate their holiday with a proper Easter dinner.

“It’s something we’ve been doing for probably 25 years and it’s become quite a project,” said Laura Martin, Harrison County Food Pantry Director. “Even for a family of three or four, Easter is an expensive meal to put on, and people are so appreciative to be able to enjoy that with their

families.”

In a ceremony April 5at the Harrison County Food Pantry in Missouri Valley, Allmon got the chance to present the food pantry with the $2,500 donation.

“It really brightened my day and just gave me a lift to get that call and find out I had this opportunity,” Allmon said. “It just made my day. I think the program is a great opportunity for some worthy organization in every county.”

include some of the older Loess Hills Scenic Byway signs.

Gary Weldon, Moorhead, will provide entertainment for the evening.

Any and all are invited to share in the evening that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the Loess Hills and the folks who live and work in the geographi-

cal area that has won the United States designation as one of the greatest “National Natural Landmarks.”

Tickets are available at the LHHA office in Moorhead, or by calling (800) 886-5441. Tickets also will be available at the door.

Iowa FSA offers SDA and beginning farmer loans Loess Hills Hospitality meeting State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds applicants that loan programs are available to assist eligible socially disadvantaged farmers (minority and beginning farmers and ranchers) to buy and/or operate familysized farms and ranches.

FSA offers two different loan types, direct and guaranteed. Farm ownership or farm operating loans may be obtained directly from FSA for up to $300,000.

Operating loans may be used for various short and intermediate type credit

needs, such as the purchase of livestock, equipment and annual operating expenses. Farm ownership loans may be used for the purchase and/or improvement of farm or ranch real estate and buildings associated with those properties.

Individuals, partnerships, joint operations, corporations, limited liability companies and cooperatives primarily and directly engaged in familysized farming operations are eligible to apply. Repayment terms for di-rect operating loans de-pend on the collateral se-curing

the loan and have a term of one to seven years. Re-payment terms on direct farm ownership loans are up to 40 years. Guaranteed loan terms (those loans made through commercial lenders, i.e. banks) are set by the lender.

Applications for all FSA direct loan programs are made through the local FSA office. Guaranteed loan applications are processed by the participating lender.

For more information, visit your local Farm Service Agency or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov.

Hitchcock KinderNature program April 15 Celebrate the arrival of spring and explore the world of animals and their eggs at Hitchcock Nature Center’s Kinder-Nature Program: Incredible Eggs.

Bring little ones to Hitchcock at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 15, to learn more about the first home to many animals and the differences between bird, reptile and other eggs.

These preschool pro-

Inmate, 70, dies April 3 in prison Roy Bales, an inmate housed at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center Long Term Ambulatory Medical Care Unit, died at 10:45 a.m., April 3.

Staff discovered Bales unresponsive in his assigned bed. Health service staff immediately employed emergency medial procedures but were unable to revive Bales. The on-duty physician pronounced Bales dead at 10:52 a.m.

Bales death was by natural causes, the result of complications from COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis and Congestive Heart Failure.

Bales,70, was serving a life sentence that began Aug. 16, 1982, for First Degree Murder, from Harrison County.

grams are designed for children aged 3-5 years, accompanied by an adult.

These unique programs are full of hands-on learning and outdoor activities that encourage curious minds to explore and engage with the natural

world. Each program will introduce children to a new and unique nature theme and includes stories, crafts and outdoor exploration. Programs are each month and last an hour. Cost is $4 per child, weather permitting.

Student of the Week

HARRISON MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

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

Jacob Martin Third Grade Jacob just finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and took the Accelerated Reader Quiz and scored a 95%. His comprehension is amazing

Congratulations to the Lo-Ma/Harrison Mutual Student of the Week!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

To nominate your student of the week, call 712-644-2705 or e-mail marydarling@heraldobserver.com

The Loess Hills Hospitality Association will host its Annual Meeting at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 15, in the Moorhead Community Center.

The meeting will include dinner, an auction of gift items, drawings for door prizes and entertainment. The auction also will

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BINGO back at Mondamin

OBITUARIES loving husband for 51 years. He spent many years working for the road department of Harrison County until his retirement. He had many hobbies from stock car racing to woodworking and other activities.

Kenneth is survived by Terry and wife Kim, Mondamin, Larry and wife Kristi, Mondamin, Danny and wife Tara, Mondamin, Scotty and wife Laura, Beaver, Okla., Jimmy, Missouri Valley, Timmy and wife Tami, Blencoe; daughter, Debby and husband Donald Brown of Fayetteville, Ark.; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jo Lockling and Lois Stevens, Mondamin and Dorothy Rounds, Carson.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, his parents, grandson Gregg Rife, and many brothers and sisters.

Logan Memorial Chapel 215 North Fourth Avenue Logan, IA 51546 712-644-2929

KENNETH RIFE Kenneth ( T e d ) Richard Rife, passed away April 2, in Fayetteville, Ark. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., April 6, at the Logan Memorial Chapel with Ralph Hussing officiating.

The Eulogy was by Debby Brown. Honorary bearers were Debby Brown and Donald Brown. Casket bearers were, Danny Rife, Larry Rife, Terry Rife, Jimmy Rife, Scotty Rife and Timmy Rife. Final resting place was the Little Sioux Cemetery in Little Sioux.

Kenneth was born May 21, 1936, to David and Margaret (Fox) Rife in Mondamin. He was married to Beverly Conyers on July 9, 1955, in Onawa. He was blessed with seven children; six boys and one daughter (the youngest).

Kenneth was a devoted,

DeSoto weekend wildlife films set May 19, 20: Travelin’ On: Lewis and Clark Trail.

It’s a modern day look at a crusade from sea to shining sea. 50 minutes.

May 26, 27: Discovering Nature. An educational ex-perience about whitetail deer, elk, and bison.

35 minutes.

An entrance permit is required for all vehicles.

The daily entrance fee for private vehicles is $3.

Permits may be obtained at the pay stations near the entrances or at the Visitor Center. The charge for commercial vans and bus-es is $20, or $30 if 21 or more people are aboard. Annual permits, including the $15 DeSoto Refuge Pass, may be obtained at the visitor center.

DeSoto National Wildife Refuge’s Visitor Center continues to host weekend wildlife films at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., each Saturday and Sunday. Upcoming film titles include: April 14,15: Voices of Frogs and Toads. Learn the different voices of the area frogs and toads. 15 minutes.

April 28,29: Beavers.

Take a swim with beavers and experience the rich aquatic habitat on one of nature’s greatest engineers.

30 minutes.

May 5,6: Trumpeter Swans Return. Swan pair in Yellowstone raises cygnets.

20 minutes.

May 12,13: Leaping Lizards. Learn about reptiles. Find out what is a reptile. 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.

Primary 11:20 a.m.

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

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

LITTLE SIOUX CHURCH OF CHRIST 403 Mulberry Little Sioux, Iowa 51545 (712) 646-2644 Wayne Bahr, pastor Youth Pastor, Joey Norton Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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 Hank Gruver Co-pastor Suzi Peterson 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

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Persia

Bingo will begin again at the Mondamin Community Center with an early bird game at 6:45 p.m., Saturday, April 14, immediately following the American Legion fish fry. The current schedule is for the second Saturday of the month, but will increase according to local response, organizers said. There will be a 48 number, $500 jackpot along with raffles and other nightly specials.

Guy Graff shows off the new electronic BINGO equipment at the Mondamin Community Center.

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Poetry reading at Woodbine Library scheduled for April 14 The Woodbine Carnegie Library will wrap up an eventful National Library Week, April 8-14, with a poetry reading at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 14, at the library, featuring local poets and published poet, Kassandra Montag.

Readers ready to read and celebrate the library range in age from sixth grade to over 80, including: Hannah Nelson, Angela Doyel, Lou Waite, Audrey Cohrs, Barbie Schafer, Jodi Hickey, Tony Bantam and Alyssa Smalley. Those that have not registered to read, are still welcome to bring their original poetry with them.

Authors will be reading up to three, original works which Montag will silently critique.

Montag will be reading from her originally chap book, Unexpected Gardens, as well as some of her newer poetry. Chapbooks

Thurs., April 12: Beef roast in gravy, mashed potatoes, Oregon blend vegetables, Oroweat fiber bread/margarine, apple lattice pie or white care square.

Fri., April 13: Turkey tetrazini, Italian vegetables, spinach side salad, bread stick, cubed cantaloupe.

Nursery and children’s church provided during worship - infants through 3rd grade.

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

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday - Youth Group “Magnolia Fire Escape” 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Fire Hall Wednesday Family NIghts 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (during school year) LOGAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Ron Riley Associate Pastor John Sievering, 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

712-644-2710

Mon., April 16: Sweet and sour chicken breast over white rice, Japanese vegetables, fruit punch juice cup, apricot halves.

Tues., April 17: Beef stroganoff, baked potato, California blend vegetables, bread, strawberry pears.

Wed., April 18: Scram-

School, 9:15 a.m.

Worship, 10 a.m PERSIA 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.

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Little Learners program April 17 The next Little Learners Program will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the Logan-Magnolia Elementary School.

Key topics this month will be: Five Green and Speckled Frogs, Five Little Ducks, Car seat passenger safety and travel safety.

The event, for children ages 3-5 and their parents, is free and food and drinks will be provided. Enjoy a free book and special make and take project.

The program is funded

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EVA MANHART Eva (Gleason) Manhart of Neola, Iowa, will celebrate her 80th birthday on April 21, 2012. Eva is the wife of the late Lynn Manhart.

An Open House will be held Saturday, April 21st, at the Breezy Lodge in Arrowhead Park, Neola, from 4 to 8 p.m.

It will be hosted by her children: Vern, Linda, David, Dan, Calvin and their families. Come and help us celebrate. No gifts please.

Lay Pastor Pam Schwertley Sunday Service, 10 a.m.

Sunday School, 11 a.m.

United Methodist Women, 1:30 p.m.

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

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PERSIA ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Duane Anunson Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m.

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 Lay Pastor Pam Schwertley Sunday School, 10:30a.m.

Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m.

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Little Sioux Lay Pastor Pam Schwertley Sunday Worship, 8:45 a.m.

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

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Sunday night 6:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Missouri Valley 642-2538 Rev. Barbara Todd firstpresbymvmsn.com Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

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

Fellowship: 10:00 10:15 a.m.

Sun. School, 10:15 11:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 10:15 0 11:00 a.m.

LOGAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Jack D. Hofmockel Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Contemp. Sun. School, 9:30 NEW LIFE CHURCH Logan Comm. Center Pastor Stan Udd 642-9363 Small Groups Opening Contact Nathan 402-253-0642

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The family of Sonny McFerrin is hosting an 80th open house luncheon for him, from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at the Methodist Fellowship Hall in Modale. All are invited to come and celebrate this special occasion with the family.

bled eggs and turkey sausage links, tater rounds, orange juice cup, fresh baked biscuit/gravy, applesauce.

All meals include coffee and two percent or skim milk. Please make reservations one day in advance by calling (712) 644-2229.

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Iron Horse Discovered Voices Award. She was named as “Outstanding Graduate Student” at Creighton University for 2009-2010, after receiving full fellowship and completing an honors program after receiving her Bachelors of Arts with Magna Cum Laude Honors. She received her MA in English from Creighton University in May, 2011.

“I’m very excited and interested to see what Woodbine poets have to offer,” Montag said. “It sounds very exciting.”

Coffee, cocoa, scones and other refreshments will be served during the free event.

Poets interested in participating, or those interested in attending that have questions, should contact Nikki Davis, (712) 310-6314, or contact the Woodbine Carnegie Library, (712) 647-2750.

80th Surprise Open House

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

Nursery through adults.

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are small books containing poetry or ballads and often independently produced.

Montag will have copies of Unexpected Gardens available for purchase, and would be happy to autograph them.

Montag has several published works: “Dawes County, Nebraska” and “Migration” in the South Dakota Review, 2012; “Sargent, Nebraska, 1982” in Filling the Empty Room Anthology, 2010; “Pearl Drop Earrings from a Lover” in Ellipsis, 2010; “Widow,” in Platte Valley Review, Volume 1, 2010; and “Wingadacoa, 1584” in Shadows, Fall of 2009.

She has attended several poetry readings in Omaha and Kearney, Neb. Montag will offer a silent critique for local poets, upon their request.

She was also nominated for the AWP Intro Award in Poetry in 2011 and the

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When you’re home, set your thermostat at 70° F. or lower. If you feel slightly chilly, add another layer of clothing.

Choose a lower thermostat setting at night or when you’re away. It costs less to reheat your home to a comfortable level than it does to heat it while you’re sleeping or gone.

Keep the thermostat setting constant for long periods.

Frequently changing the thermostat causes the heating system to cycle and run too often, wasting energy.

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Follow these additional tips to stay warm and comfortable: Open window coverings on south-facing windows to take advantage of solar heat gain.

Letting the sunshine into your home can provide enough heat to reduce the load on your heating system. As soon as the sun stops shining, cover the windows to minimize heat loss.

Cover east-, north- and westfacing windows. Heavy curtains or insulated shades are best for covering these windows and reducing chills when it’s dark.

Also keep these windows covered during daytime—unless you need the natural light—since there will be little solar heat gain.

Repair damaged storm windows. Storm windows can reduce heat loss by 25 to 50 percent.

Make sure the glass isn’t cracked and that the weather stripping is in good shape around each window’s perimeter.

Wash south-facing windows.

Dirt and grime on windows can reflect part of the solar heat gain you’d otherwise get from these windows.

Trim trees and bushes in front of windows. Deciduous trees and shrubs will drop their leaves to let in sunshine. Cut back other types that block the low winter sun.

Warm up your bed. Turn down your thermostat and add blankets, quilts or an electric blanket or mattress pad to stay toasty at night.

Vacuum baseboard heaters, air registers or radiators. When you see dust, dirt and lint building up, clean these devices.

Move furniture or window coverings that are blocking air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators. Make sure all the heat-

ed air you’re paying for is being distributed throughout the room.

Install radiator reflectors.

These panels will help reflect heat away from walls and into rooms.The information in this article was taken from the Home Series booklets which are filled with everyday energy-saving tips to help Iowans make a positive impact on family budgets. They are available free of charge from the Iowa Energy Center. To obtain copies: • Inquire at your utility company.

• Download a PDF copy at the Iowa Energy Center Web site • Request a copy by e-mailing the Iowa Energy Center at iec@energy.iastate.edu • Call the Iowa Energy Center at 515-294-8819 to ask for a copy by mail.

Small energy-efficiency projects such as sealing air leaks or weather-stripping windows are easy to do yourself and are relatively inexpensive. However, when it’s time to purchase a new heating and cooling system, talk with your utility company as they may offer rebates on some systems. Also get in touch with the Community Action Agency in your area about governmentsponsored assistance and grant programs designed for lowincome and elderly homeowners.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 includes special tax credits for homeowners who make energysaving improvements to their homes between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007. Eligible items include insulation systems, exterior windows and doors, circulating fans, furnaces, solar panels, and solar water heaters.

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Do you have a welcoming home?

It’s easy to overlook the home fix-it projects until you’re cooped up inside during the dark days of winter. Besides the touch-up painting, consider whether you need bigger changes to create a more welcoming home.

Overnight guests - especially those who use wheelchairs - will enjoy their stay more if you have a no-step entrance, a bedroom or sleeping area and a full-sized bathroom on the main level.

No-step entrance A home with a no-step entrance makes it easy to carry groceries, move furniture or push a baby stroller through the doorway. You’ll be glad you don’t have to climb exterior steps during icy winters. There are many attractive ways to create a no-step entrance without building a ramp - even on an older home. Get a copy of The Welcoming Home, ISU Extension publication PM 1804, for details.

Bedroom or sleeping area on main level A bedroom or sleeping area on the main level is convenient for guests who aren’t able to climb stairs and is a good place for family members to recuperate following an injury or illness. If you don’t have a bedroom on the main level, consider how an office or family room might double as a guest bedroom with the use of a sofa bed.

Full-sized bathroom on main level A full-sized bathroom on the main level is a must. A skimpy powder room won’t work for guests who use walkers or wheelchairs. At a minimum, guests will need a five-foot circle of open floor space for maneuvering a wheelchair between bathroom fixtures. A shower stall will be more convenient than a tub for most guests. Make sure the bathroom door is at least 32 inches wide, preferably 36 inches.

Universal Design Learning Laboratory If it’s hard for you to visualize changes, visit the Universal Design Leaning Laboratory on the Iowa State University campus. You will be able to try special features that make a home more convenient, comfortable, and safe in a life-sized bathroom, kitchen and living area. Call (515) 294-6568 to schedule a tour. Bring along photos and floor plans if you would like some one-on-one assistance in planning your remodeling project. You’re welcome to come as an individual or a family; group tours may be arranged.

Tips when hiring a landscape architect A well-maintained landscape is important to many homeowners. In addition to adding to a home's aesthetic appeal, a lush landscape can also help increase a home's resale value. Oftentimes, homeowners without much experience tending to lawns and gardens hire a landscape architect to do the job for them. Firsttime homeowners on the lookout for a landscape architect should consider the following tips to make the most of that process. * Find a professional who will work with you. Though you might not plan to do any of the landscaping or gardening, that doesn't mean you won't have a vision of what you want the property to look like. A landscape architect should be receptive to your ideas and willing to work with your vision while keeping the channels of communication open throughout the project. * Look for a professional with some experience. A landscape architect should be ready and willing to discuss his or her previous work experience. Ask to see photos of previous work or even local addresses where work was done so you can see the finished product in person.

Landscape architects without extensive work histories aren't necessarily unqualified, but homeowners should weigh the projects such architects have completed considerably.

scape architects will handle the project entirely on their own, while others might subcontract part of the project. Determine who will be performing the project and how the hiring of subcontractors might affect the cost of the project. * Discuss fees and get a fee schedule.

How the project will be paid for is an important thing to discuss when interviewing landscape architects.

Each contractor might have a different fee structure, so you will want the one that's best suited to you. If a series of payments will be made, get a fee schedule so there's no confusion down the road. * Get references. A professional landscape architect should have a list of references at the ready for potential customers. When contacting references, be sure to ask how satisfied they are with the finished product and how the project went with regards to scheduling and fees. When talking to a previous customer, also ask how amenable the landscape architect was to their ideas and how much he or she involved the homeowner in the project. * Make sure the contractor is licensed. In many communities, landscape architects must be licensed.

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HAPPY HUNTING

Blayzn Baratta, 7 months, wasn’t quite sure what to think of the Easter Bunny.

Samantha Yoder, 8, was excited to claim her special prizes.

Shelly Willard introduces son Corbin, 15 1/2 months, to the Easter Bunny.

Winners of the top prizes in the Easter Egg Hunt were, from left to right, Lilliana McNutt, 4, Linden Barnett, 10, and Kenneth Fulton, 5.

Terri Pond, right, helped daughter, Keegan, 3, get into the spirit of the Easter Egg Hunt.

Jayden Fitzke, 5, made friends with the Easter Photos: Mary Darling Bunny.

The Easter Egg Hunt was done in a flash.

The lines to claim special prizes were long after the hunt.

Left to right, Rylan Dennis, 2; Brooklyn Kline, 4;and Carson Kline, 2; were patiently waiting for the hunt to begin.

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April 5, 2012 Photos By: Mary Darling

April 5 was a special day at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School when it hosted Grandparent’s Day. That afternoon a program was held in the gym with the various classes performing, including pictured clockwise from top left, the Sixth-Grade Bell Ringers; these six graders guarded the special class baskets that had been raffled off with winners drawn during the program; Grandpa Scott Fisher and grandson Jordan enjoy some quality time in the kindergarten classroom following the program; Second grader Haley Johnston visits with her grandparents Lynn and Mary Jane Dunn when they visited her classroom; Marlene and Norm Collins filled in for Valorie Riley’s grandparents and enjoyed the refreshments provided; and Ruby Nolting showed grandma Marlene Nolting one of her projects.

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Help for rural caregivers coming to SW Iowa

By Mike Brownlee WHNS Too often, caregivers forget to take care of someone: themselves.

Correcting that mistake and more is part of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Caregiving in Rural Communities project, a multifaceted attempt to assist caregivers.

“Caregivers experience a lot of stress and tend to not care for themselves while caring for someone else,” said Sandra McKinnon, family life program specialist for the West Pottawattamie County Extension office. “Sometimes caregivers run themselves ragged.”

There are about 310,000 informal caregivers – loosely defined as any individual that provides support or care for someone with a chronic

illness or disability – in Iowa. Caregiver situations include parent for child, spouse for spouse, adult child for parent or friend for friend.

In rural communities, caregivers may not have younger family members to assist and may miss out on supportive services available in larger metropolitan areas, McKinnon said. The Extension program targets Harrison, Shelby, Fremont and Page counties, through workshops, classes and meetings that are open to anyone.

As part of the project, a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop series is planned in southwest Iowa. Powerful Tools is a national program designed to assist caregivers to better sustain their own health.

“A lot of times, you get

lost, it seems like it’s you alone verses the world,” said Rich Pope with the Harrison County Extension office, and a class instructor. “But there are others out there. Every situation is different, but caregivers are going through something with some predictable problems.”

Pope lived the caregiver experience, tending to his mother, Lois, when she suffered from progressive senile dementia. Lois Pope died about a year ago, Rich said.

“It can be really tough,” Rich said of the caregiver role. “It’s difficult, you have lifelong roles you’ve established with a loved one, but the disease takes over and changes everything.”

Extension statistics show family caregivers are at an increased risk for

health, emotional, financial and work-related problems, with a higher rate of depression and physician visits. Taking care of his mother was very frustrating at times, Pope said. He lost sleep and was under a great amount of stress.

“So many of the people who take the classes come in, are feeling guilty and sad, all these emotions, they feel they’re not doing enough, that they shouldn’t be angry with the person they’re caring for, and they think they’re the only one feeling that way,” said Ruth Hamlin with the Extension Services Corps of Nebraska and a Powerful Tools instructors. “But then they’re with a group of 10-12 caregivers and realize ‘Maybe I’m not bad for feeling this way.”

“It’s a good feeling knowing there are others

out there, and knowing there are resources out there.”

More rural support would mean caregivers with a lower stress level, ready to attend to the task, Hamlin said. The Council Bluffs resident will lead a pair of workshops to train Powerful Tools workshop series instructors, with the hope for more series in rural communities.

“Getting it localized really helps,” she said, and added more instructors also means more classes and opportunities for caregivers to attend.

“We all have busy schedules, if it only comes around once or so a year, people might not have the opportunity to take the workshop,” she said. “If the program is ongoing then the people who’ve taken it become supporters, tell their family and

friends, ‘Hey, this was a great class, it helped me.’

And there’ll be another one for people to attend.”

Two six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop series courses, for caregivers, are planned in southwest Iowa. A course in Shenandoah will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, and the next five Tuesdays. For more information, please call (712) 542-5171. A course in Harlan will run from 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24, and the next five Thursdays. For more information please call (712) 755-3104. Class leader training is planned in Harlan on April 18, and 19. Call (712) 755-3104 to register.

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Legals HARRISON COUNTY SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS March 22, 2012 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Smith, second by Pitt.

Unanimous approval.

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Engineer Tom Stoner, Engineer, presented two pay vouchers that Chairman Utman signed. Stoner informed the board they have started stock piling rock. Stoner also informed the board he would be changing approximately 5 roads or a portion of roads to Level B. Stoner also discussed with the board the harassment prevention training and health insurance meeting. The board informed Stoner these are mandatory meetings for all employees and will be held at the same time in order to avoid more than one trip for all secondary road employees. Stoner voiced his opinion as a concerned tax payer that he felt this was not money well spent.

Native Wine Permit A native wine permit for Sawmill Hollow Organic Farms was approved on a motion by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant for US Bank in the amount of $2,772.02 was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Crane and McNeill Drainage Districts Mr. Smith attended a meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Onawa, Iowa, as a trustee for the Crane and McNeill Drainage Districts. At this meeting, projects were discussed for both districts.

Annexation, reclassification, and a clean out of the Crane ditch were some of the topics. The McNeil project was also discussed but will be looked into at a future date. For the Crane projects there was an informal hearing scheduled for May 22, at 1 p.m. in Onawa.

Mental Health Contract Amendment Lonnie Maguire, CPC, presented an amendment to the Jennie Ed contract. The changes will only change inpatient charges by approximately 2%. Motion by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Maguire also discussed with the Board that Alegent Behavioral Health has not yet hired an ARNP who prescribes mental health medication. The previous ARNP left earlier this year so there has been no one at the mental health center to prescribe medication since this time. Harrison County currently has a contract with Alegent to provide outpatient services including medication management by an ARNP. On a motion by Smith, a second by Pitt, the board requested that the CPC write a letter to Alegent requesting that a full time ARNP be hired as soon as possible otherwise the monthly payment made to Alegent would be reduced by the amount that Harrison County has to pay another mental health center to provide medication management.

Auction Property As advertised, the Board auctioned a parcel of land described as Lot D of Lot Number 2 in Section Five, Township 78, Range 42. Successful bidder was Brent Carlson with a bid of $1,000.

Motion to accept the bid was made

by Pitt, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

Zoning Public Hearing A zoning public hearing was held as advertised. Shirley Plambeck requested a rezoning of approximately 2.17 acres from A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Rural Residential on property described as part of the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 8-78-41. No comments for or against this request were received. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Smith, second by Pitt. Motion to approve the request was made by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Claims The claim for Teresa McCandless for a reimbursement for using a personal cell phone was denied because no policy currently exists for this type of reimbursement.

Motion to deny was made by Pitt, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

All other claims, as presented, were approved for payment.

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

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Walter Utman, Chairman March 29, 2012 The Board of Supervisors met in session with all members present.

The current agenda was approved on a motion by Pitt, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Lander Avenue Tom Stoner, Engineer, presented a petition from Tim Nolting, Marlene Nolting, Nicholas Nolting and Elizabeth Nolting, to vacate a portion of Lander Avenue described as: Commencing at a point on the northerly right of way of 174th Trail near the SW corner of Section 5-80-43 and running thence northerly along the centerline of Lander Avenue and terminating at the intersection with the southerly right of way of Kelsey Avenue near the NW corner of Section 5-80-43.

Because one landowner along Lander Avenue didn’t sign the petition, the petitioners revised the petition to only vacate a portion of Lander Avenue making it a dead end.

Mr. Stoner recommended not vacating as petitioned as it would not be in the best interest of the county to have a Level B dead end road. Motion to deny the petition was made by Pitt, second by Smith. Unanimous approval.

Tax Abatement Treasurer Renee King requested the abatement of the second-half taxes on two mobile homes that have been junked. Tax receipts (2011-12) 60 00017 and 60 00069 in the amounts of $50 and $78 respectively, were approved for abatement on a motion by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

Liquor License A liquor license for Willow Creek Banquet Hall will be considered approved when the required dram shop insurance is filed with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.

Motion to approve by Smith, second by Pitt. Unanimous approval.

With business of the day completed, the board adjourned on a motion by Pitt, second by Smith.

Unanimous approval.

ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Walter Utman, Chairman 15-1

MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS April 5, 2012 A special meeting of the Magnolia City Council was held on the above date at 6:15 p.m., with Mayor Lisa Winther presiding and the following council members present: Michelle Rhoten, Gene Barber, and Diane Archer, along with clerk Susanne Vokt. Mark Hoffman was excused. Citizens present: Carl Rorden.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Winther.

2. Approval of Agenda. Motion to approve agenda made by Gene Barber, seconded by Diane Archer. All aye, carried. 3-0.

3. Decision to appoint or elect to fill vacant council seat. The Council voted to appoint a person to fill the council seat vacated by Joanne Barber’s resignation.

Motion to appoint made by Diane Archer, seconded by Michelle Rhoten. All aye, carried. 3-0.

4. Adjourn. Gene Barber moved the meeting be adjourned at 6:21 p.m., seconded by Diane Archer.

All aye, carried. 3-0. 15-1

NOTICE OF VACANT MAGNOLIA CITY COUNCIL SEAT TO BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT Councilwoman Barber resigned from the Magnolia City Council effective March 21, 2012. The term for her position expires in January 2014. Notice is hereby given that the Magnolia City Council voted to appoint a person to fill the office for the remaining balance of the unexpired term. The appointment will be made at the council meeting April 18, 2012.

The appointment is subject to the right of the electors to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by special election, within 14 days of this notice. Requirements for a valid, timely petition to request a special election may be found in Iowa Code section 372.13. 15-1

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV028567 HARRISON COUNTY Special Execution PLAINTIFF BANK OF AMERICA, NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP VS. DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) RICHARD A. LIGHT, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, SPOUSE OF RICHARD A. LIGHT, IF ANY As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: A parcel of land located in Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 SW1/4NE1/4), of Section Nineteen (19), Township Seventy-nine (79) North, Range Forty-two (42) West of the 5th P.M., Harrison County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North line of SW1/4SW1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 79 North, Range 42 West of the 5th P.M., and the centerline of the County Road as presently established, thence South 101.0 feet along said centerline, thence East 128.0 feet parallel with the North line of said SW1/4SW1/4NE1/4, thence North 101.0 feet parallel with said centerline, thence West 128.0 feet along the North line of said SW1/4SW1/4NE1/4 to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 0.30 acres more or less including the presently established county road right of way.

LOCAL ADDRESS: 2538 OVERTON AVENUE, LOGAN, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, May 4, 2012; Time of Sale, 10:00 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $46,633.13; Costs, $297.92; Accruing Costs, $555.56 plus Sheriff; Interest, 8.0% from 11/5/2009 on $46,633.13 plus $5,326.01; Date, January 26, 2012; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, Benjamin W. Hopkins.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA HARRISON COUNTY IOWA DISTRICT COURT CASE #EQCV029236 Special Execution PLAINTIFF US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS.

DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor) AARON K. KWIATKOWSKI As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Part of the SW1/4NW1/4 in Section 26 Township 78 North, Range 44, West of the 5th P.M., Harrison County, Iowa; described as follows: Commencing at the W ¼ corner of said Section 26-78-44, thence along the West line of the SW1/4NE1/4 N 0 degrees 09’ 06” W 1024.45 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue N 0 degrees 09’ 06”W 146.33 feet, thence departing said line N 89 degrees 50’ 54” E 209.96 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel includes county road R.O.W. Note: Bearings are assumed and based upon a plat of survey completed by Kenny’s Surveying and dated May 15, 1995 of Parcel “B” in the SW ¼ NW1/4 of Section 26-78-44 (Said Parcel “C” being a subdivision of Parcel “B”).

LOCAL ADDRESS: 3282 LIMA TRAIL, MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale, May 4, 2012; time of Sale, 10:30 a.m.; Place of Sale, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Judgment Amount, $133,063.94; Costs, $270.00; Accruing Costs, Sheriff’s Fees; Interest, 4.25% from 2/1/2012; Date, 2/15/12; Sheriff, Patrick Sears, Harrison County, Iowa; Attorney, James V. Sarcone, Jr. 15-2

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029272 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 94-1687665 SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Plaintiff Vs. JUSTIN W. AMES; YVONNE MARIE PENA-ORTIZ, AKA YVONNE M. PENA-ORTIZ; Defendants TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a publication on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $90,344.48 with interest at 6% per annum from and including July 1, 2011, on the promissory note executed by Justin W. Ames and mortgage executed by Justin W. Ames and Yvonne Marie PenaOrtiz aka Yvonne M. Pena-Ortiz to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Justin W. Ames and Yvonne Marie Pena-Ortiz aka Yvonne M. PenaOrtiz to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated May 25, 2007 recorded in Book 2007, Page 1605 in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Iowa, with said note dated May 25, 2007 on the following described property, to-wit: The South 100 feet of Lot One (1) Except the West 4 feet, Block Eighteen (18), Original Town of Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa.

And also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys fees and cost and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. 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 ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIENCE OF IS 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. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, L.L.P.,

by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, Iowa 503258308, telephone number (515) 222-9400, facsimile number (515) 222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 1st day of May, 2012, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Harrison County, at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa.

If you do not, judgment by default, may 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) 3285883. (If you are hearing impaired, Call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942).

Clerk of the Above Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 13-3

CITY OF LOGAN REVENUE MARCH 2012 Rent for Comm. Ctr. .......$945.00 Building Permits ...............519.00 Court Fines.........................45.00 Donations Parks ............1,400.00 Donations Swim Pool .......204.88 Donations Comm. Ctr. ......358.54 Goods/SVCS Streets .......604.20 Housing Grant ...............8,105.00 Interest ...............................21.83 Landfill Charges ............3,414.46 Local Option Sales Tax.............................7,496.10 Parking Fines .....................50.00 Pet License.......................201.00 Property Taxes ..............6,802.30 Reimb. Office...........................75 Sewer Rental...............17,828.96 Street Road Use..........13,795.85 Swim Pool Fees ...............250.00 Water Sales.................26,736.15 Water Deposits.................200.00 TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED

BY CITY ...................88,979.02 TRANSFERS.................2,799.77 TOTAL REVENUE AND TRANSFERS ...........91,778.79 LIBRARY REVENUE FROM CITY/COUNTY...........4,399.22 LIBRARY FINES, MEM. AND GIFTS.....................48.01 LIBRARY TOTAL ...........4,447.23 TOTAL CITY AND LIB. REV. AND TRANSFERS...96,226.02 15-1

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV029283 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CONSECO FINANCE HOME LOAN GRANTOR TRUST 2002-A 41-0417860 Plaintiff Vs. DOUG RICHER AKA DOUGLAS JOSEPH LEE RICHER; JODY LYNN RICHER; MERCHANTS CREDIT ADJUSTERS, INC.; SPOUSE OF DOUG RICHER AKA DOUGLAS JOSEPH LEE RICHER, IF ANY; Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $25,048.16 with interest at 11.99% per annum from and including June 25, 2011, on the promissory note executed by Doug Richer and Jody Richer aka Jody L. Richer and mortgage executed by Doug Richer and Jody Richer to Samboy Financial, Inc., and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Doug Richer and Jody Richer to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated July 29, 1997, recorded in Book 550 Page 555 in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Iowa, with said note dated July 29, 1997, on the following described property to-wit: Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block Six (6), Seaton’s First Addition to Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa And also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. 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 ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS 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. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, L.L.P.,

by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, Iowa 503258308, telephone number (515) 222-9400, facsimile number (515) 222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 15 day of May, 2012, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Harrison County,

Logan Herald-Observer 13 April 11, 2012 at the Courthouse in Logan, Iowa.

If you do not, judgment by default may 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) 3285883. (If you are hearing impaired, Call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942).

Vicki Krohn Clerk of the Above Court Harrison County Courthouse Logan, Iowa 51546 YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 15-3

PISGAH CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS April 4, 2012 Mayor Richard Dilley called the Pisgah City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., April 4, 2012.

Roll call showed council members, Carson, Chlupacek, Parks and Sherer present. Woodward arrived at 7:10 p.m. Staff present: City Clerk Darlene Hammack, maintenance Rod Holben. Guest was Steve Perry. Motion by Sherer to approve the agenda. Seconded by Chlupacek. All yeas. Motion carried. Motion by Carson to approve the minutes. Seconded by Sherer.

All yeas. Motion carried.

Steve Perry was present to update the council on the wastewater lagoon project. Weather has been good and lining has been placed in the lagoon. Steve hopes to be finished the middle of May. The change order on the agenda was tabled until the May meeting per Steve Perry. Steve left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Maintenance report: Rod fell at home March 21 and pulled the muscle in his calf. He has been off work two weeks. He goes back to the doctor on April 6 to be re-evaluated. Rod had quotes on tires for the truck. Council approved 4 new tires from Handcook for $175.00 each. There is a water leak in the alley by the fire station. The showerhead was stolen from the men’s bathroom in the park. Rod took the one from the women’s shower to fix the one in the men’s bathroom.

We have workers from the lagoon project camping at the park. When Rod is released by the doctor to return to work, he will get a showerhead for the woman’s bathroom.

Rod said the flush valves are not working correctly in both bathrooms. Council told him to replace those.

There was a discussion on hour’s Jennifer turned in for helping Rod these past two weeks. Motion by Sherer to approve the bill paying Jennifer for mowing only at $8.00 per hour. Seconded by Carson. All yeas. Motion carried.

Council approve a $50 donation to Town and Country Arts for the annual Arts in the Park program.

Jay Randall from Community Bank sent a proposal to the city on the securities the city has. Council will have Jay do a rate adjustment on the existing loan and leave the securities alone and potentially save the city $2,600 with no publication or attorney fees.

Financial Report: Motion to approve by Sherer. Seconded by Woodward. All yeas. Motion carried.

Motion by Sherer to approve the liquor license for Sportsmen’s Bar. Seconded by Chlupacek. All yeas.

Motion carried.

Carson told the council that she has $1,900.00 donated for the banners on First Street. She wanted to know if the city would sell the old fire truck. No decision was made on the fire truck. The hotel/motel tax was tabled until a later date. Music Booster’s donation was discussed. No motion was made so this died at the table. The fence at the ball diamond was discussed. The little league coaches want to know if we want the fence.

The council made no decision. A piece of the roof blew off of the grandstand. Rod needs to call Rowdy and he will help put the piece back on.

The truck parked at 509 Polk St., was taken care of by Mayor Dilley.

Clerk stated she had the shelter house rented on April 20 for a baby shower. Sara Parks has volunteers that will help Rod remove picnic tables for shelter house. Clerk asked for help with cleaning.

Carson and Sherer said they do the cleaning before the rental.

Clerk stated she is having eye surgery April 10 and will be able to return to work on April 11. Clerk asked the council to set a date for meeting to go over the new codes for the ordinance book. Council set April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Sherer to adjourn.

Seconded by Park. All yeas.

Motion carried. Meeting adjourned by the Mayor at 8:30 p.m.

Richard Dilley, Mayor Attest: Darlene Hammack, Clerk CLAIMS LHCC, gas......................$211.12 IRS, fed w/h......................714.93 Doris Woodward, cleaning100.00 Harr. Co. Landfill, landfill Fees ...............................523.00 IPERS, Iper ......................472.20 Logan Observer, pub.

Fees ..............................218.32 C&H Hauling, garbage pickup Fees ...........................1,104.50 Windstream, 3 phones .....246.15 MidAmerica, electricity .....638.26 Darlene Hammack, salary870.13 Rodney Holben, salary..1,826.75 Siouxland Dist. Hth., lab Fees .................................13.00 Quill, supplies ...................157.56 Dave Archer Const., rock/ Hauling ...........................722.00 Postal Service, stamps.......38.55 United Western Coop, Propane..........................475.00 Electronic Eng., 2 sensors/ Pgr. Pagers..................1,200.00 Stumps Repair, 2 sway bar Links................................64.00 Harr. Co. Auditor, law Enforcement 28E ...........627.50 Bank of the West, supp. ...306.35 Treas. State of IA, sales Tax.................................294.00 Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Legal services lagoon

Project .........................5,000.00 Jennifer Hansen, water Chores............................260.00 Olmsted & Perry, wastewater Lagoon project .........10,710.00 Horizon Equip., supp.

And labor.......................229.36 Jennifer Hansen, mowing.128.00 TOTAL .........................27,022.68 REVENUE RECEIVED IN MARCH 2012 GARBAGE...................$1,700.00 GENERAL .....................3,250.68 RUT ..................................650.01 SEWER .......................62,287.25 WATER ..........................4,331.43 TOTAL .........................72,199.37 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 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 and minor plate subdivision submitted

by Randy Evans. The amendment will change the zoning of 2 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 10, Township 79 North and Range 42 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning Administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 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 submitted by Penny Street Farms. The amendment will change the zoning of approximately 2 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the NW1/4NW1/4NE1/4 of Section 36, Township 78 North and Range 45 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning Administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 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 submitted by Alyce Tucker. The amendment will change the zoning of approximately 2 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the NW1/4NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 28, Township 81 North and Range 42 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning Administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012 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 submitted by Don Kuhlman. The amendment will change the zoning of approximately 3 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 19, Township 80 North and Range 42 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning Administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 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 submitted by Randy Grimes. The amendment will change the zoning of approximately 8 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the S1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 13, Township 80 North and Range 42 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1

PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 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 submitted by Jeff Pitt. The amendment will change the zoning of approximately 6 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential. The location of the property is in part of the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, Township 79 North and Range 41 West. Any questions or comments may be mailed to the Planning and Zoning Administrator or emailed to mpitt@harrisoncountyia.org. 15-1.

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Corner Leadership Academy for Lo-Ma Seventh Graders In cooperation with the Iowa West Foundation and 15 supporting schools, the Corner Leadership Academy for Students will be July 913 at Grace University, Omaha, Neb. Students from Essex, East Mills, Fremont-Mills, Nishnabotna, Riv-erside, Shenandoah, Sid-ney, South Page, Villisca, Atlantic, Exira, Elk Horn, Logan-Magnolia, IKM-Manning, Walnut and Griswold, will participate.

Each school will select students to attend this academy based on criteria that includes traits such as potential to

lead and ability to make a difference in their school and community upon completion of their academy experience.

Students must commit to attending the entire academy. Students selected will be notified

by May 1 in order to facilitate their summer planning. Students are required to complete the application form, which requires two letters of recommendation from adults and possibly participate in a short interview. Each student will be required to pay a nominal $25 fee to attend the academy, with the remainder of the cost

covered by an Iowa West Foundation grant and support form local schools.

No student will be denied based on inability to pay the fee. Families who find themselves in this situation should contact their local base group leader or school official. Each school will host a parent information night at a later date to disseminate more information for those selected for the academy.

The purpose of the academy is to build leadership skills in students who have completed at least their seventh grade year.

Spring Scavenger Hunt set at Hitchcock Nature Center April 21 Go on a Spring Scavenger Hunt through the Loess Hills during Hitchcock Nature Center’s Hidden in the Hills event.

Come out to Hitchcock Saturday, April 21, and use your senses to follow clues through the woodlands and prairie.

Teams, consisting of two to 10 members, will be assigned staggered start times from 9-11 a.m. Pre-registration is required by Monday, April 16, as space is limited.

Please call Kelly at (712) 328-5834 to register your team.

All ages are welcomed to attend. Cost is $10 per team for teams of two-five and $20 per team for teams of six-10.

Refresh-ments included. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. A participant from last year’s event looks over the list.

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Legals CITY OF LOGAN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2012 At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were Council Members Clark, Johnson, Greve, Lefeber and Crum.

Mayor Fetter asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Motion was made by Crum and seconded

by Lefeber to approve the agenda.

5 ayes.

Item 5 on the agenda was to discuss and set a price for the sale of Kole Drive and Jacob Avenue if they are vacated. The approximate costs at this time are roughly $300 plus publishing, which is significantly less than it was for Bruce Allen when he purchased land. The City Attorney wrote the resolutions and did the leg work on it, and now the City Clerk is copying all of that.

Wes and Penny Greve have maintained Kole Drive since they moved there in 2003, and Jeff and Mandy Pitt have maintained Jacob Avenue it was stated. The City Clerk informed the Council of how some other cities handle vacated streets. There was a street vacated and sold in this same development for $1,250 plus costs it was stated.

Mayor Fetter stated that if the City decides to change the formula from when that land was sold, the person will most likely be asking why his price was more. He informed the Council that they need to be prepared if they change the rules once they start, that they may have to go back in time for another property owner. He suggested that since it has been done once, the Council should try to follow the same procedure. When asked what the two parties are willing to pay, Council Member Greve stated that he is not willing to pay what they are asking, which is $.20 a square foot. Pitt stated that $.20 a square foot is too much. Former City Clerk Nedra Fliehe stated that she had worked with the City Attorney to come up with a formula when they had sold the first piece of land. Crum asked Greve how much he had paid for the other lots he had purchased. The price was $1,000 per lot he stated.

A lot is about twice the size of the street. Crum asked if Greve would consider $1,000 for the land and costs would be included in that price. Greve stated that he was thinking more in line with $500 and costs. It is estimated that costs will be in the $400 range when it is all done. The Pitts asked if this will be written as two different resolutions.

If one party accepts the offer, the other one does not have to. Motion was made by Johnson to set a price for the two vacated properties. The price of Kole Drive is $1,000 and Jacob Avenue is $500.

The prices will be inclusive of the costs. Lefeber seconded the motion. 3 ayes. Johnson, Crum and Lefeber. Clark and Greve abstained. The public hearing will be held on Monday, April 9, at 6:45 p.m., to approve the resolutions to vacate those streets.

Agenda item 6 was to discuss and approve the Park Board’s plan for the park shelter project. Park Board Member Gary Nordby reported that he called Doug Johnsen for a quote on concrete, and he had not returned his call yet. Midwest Mechanical will put in a 31’ x 34’ piece of concrete which is six inches deep, reinforced with steel and includes 19.5 yards of concrete. The cost of the concrete is $2,200, and the total donated labor and materials from Midwest Mechanical would be $4,625. It will meet all ADA specifications. A quote for the building materials from S.E. Smith & Sons is $8,551.

Kuhl Construction quoted $10,375 for the building materials. Logan Do It Best quoted only the items they could supply from the original list. Their quote was for $1,661.

G&M Refrigeration and Appliance Service quoted $1,305 for materials to put electricity in the pavilion.

It would cost $3.20/ft. for wire to bring electricity from the band shell. Mike Hinkel will do the boring for the electrical wire for $500. He would be donating $1,000 in labor for the project. T&S Electric quoted $2,100 for labor and materials plus $1.29/ft. for 380 feet of wire. The total for the building would be approximately $10,000 and the cost to put electricity in would be about $2,000. Mayor Fetter asked Nikki Allen to contact all the people

who donated money for the project and let them know that the size and shape of the pavilion had changed. She replied she had contacted all but two donors and all were fine with the changes. Mayor Fetter suggested that they put the building up now and add electricity from next year’s budget. Nedra Fliehe stated that she and others would be willing to donate to the project. Council Member Clark stated that it was too bad that the City couldn’t get the Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant and then the budget money could have been used to put electricity in right away. Mayor Fetter said he looked at the grant earlier and didn’t think there was enough time to get everything together by the end of March.

Council Member Greve brought up several points with regard to what Renea Anderson of Harrison County Development Corporation had told him about her communications or lack thereof with the City Clerk, Park Board Member Nikki Allen and Mayor Fetter. Greve didn’t feel the City Clerk or Park Board had communicated with her. The City Clerk, Nikki Allen and Mayor Fetter all stated that Ms. Anderson never returned their emails. Other concerns of Greve were that the Park Board had a meeting at a residence, they didn’t invite all of the Park Board members, and the Council was not informed of the meeting. Park Board Member Nikki Allen stated that they did not know that they had to hold public meetings until they were told that at the last Council meeting. The only meeting they had at a residence was one that was held at Park Board Member Nikki Allen’s residence because her son’s were sleeping and she didn’t want to wake them so she asked if the meeting could be held at her house. She stated that she should have cancelled that meeting. Allen apologized several times to the Council. Greve stated that the Council state some ground rules for the Park Board. They need to set some parameters of how their meetings are going to be run and who they are going to answer to.

Greve asked Park Board Member Gary Nordby if he went to Maxine Lesline’s house and asked her to step down form the Park Board.

Mr. Nordby said that he had. Greve asked why and who gave him the authority to do that. Mr. Nordby stated that she hadn’t been attending the meetings. Greve asked if she even knew when the meetings were. Ms. Lesline stated that she didn’t know when three fourths of the meetings were held. Mr. Nordby apologized and stated that he would notify everyone in the future of the meetings. Council Member Johnson asked what the purpose of asking Ms. Lesline to step down was. Mr. Nordby said it was so the Park Board could get a more active member. Mayor Fetter brought up that it had been brought to his attention that they ought to increase the Park Board members to seven. He stated that the board needs to be diversified.

The City Clerk said that as of January 1, 2012, all appointed boards have to be gender equal.

Council Member Clark stated that she thinks any members that are added to Park Board should be residents of Logan. Mayor Fetter said that if the Council wants to make changes it could be put on the agenda, and they could write up a new ordinance. There was more discussion on the grant and the donations made to the park pavilion. The Park Board assured the Council that they will do what the Council expects of them as they move forward. Mayor Fetter recommended that we move forward with this project. Council Member Crum stated that the Council needs to decide who is going to do what and go for it, because if they wait they would be throwing a lot of money away.

Motion was made by Greve and seconded by Crum to approve building the park shelter. 5 ayes.

Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Greve to use S.E. Smith for part of the materials and Do It Best for the rest of the materials that they can furnish, G&M Refrigeration and Appliance Service for the electrical, Mike Hinkel of T&M Cable for the boring and Midwest Mechanical for the concrete work. 5 ayes.

Agenda item 7 was discuss and approve allowing Dennis Lovell to

plant alfalfa at the well field. Public Works Director Scott Muxfeldt stated they will probably leave it as it is now and let it grow up and be cut this season. Lovell stated they may plant alfalfa next year. He said he is aware that you don’t put chemicals or fertilizer on the land. Muxfeldt stated that Dennis and David Lovell have always been great to work with. Lovell said the City has always been their priority and they couldn’t have given the land to the City to be used if they didn’t care about the City. Muxfeldt had contacted the DNR and they sent information on what would be allowed within the 200-foot radius around the wells. Motion was made by Johnson and seconded

by Clark to continue to adhere to the original agreement the City had with Dennis Lovell allowing alfalfa to be planted. 5 ayes.

Citizens questions and comments: There were several citizens that attended the meeting. They expressed their thoughts and concerns and asked questions about the Council and their relationship with the Park Board. Mayor Fetter stated that they were going to go through the rules and do everything right going forward.

No claims approved.

Motion was made by Clark and seconded by Crum to adjourn. 5 ayes.

Angela Winther, City Clerk/Administrator Attest: Randy Fetter, Mayor 15-1

CITY OF LOGAN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2012 At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Fetter called the meeting to order. Those present were Council Members Clark, Johnson, Greve, Lefeber and Crum.

Mayor Fetter asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. Agenda item 6 was deleted. Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Clark to approve the agenda. 5 ayes.

Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Crum to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approving the minutes of the 3-12-12 regular city council meeting and the 3-12-12 public hearing, set a date of Monday, April 9th, 2012 for a regular council meeting., approve the Claims Register and building permits for James Clark, 217 E. 4th St., 10’x 12’ deck; Norman Collins, 419 E. 4th St., 14’ x 24’ single car garage. All items were approved except for the minutes of the 3-12-12 regular city council meeting which Council Member Johnson stated he would like the minutes to be detailed out, as portions of them were omitted.

He said he wanted them to be written out for the record because they were more of a transcript and not concise. 5 ayes.

Item 7 on the agenda was to approve the closing of 4th Ave. from 7th Street to 6th Street on May 19th, 2012, for Village Green Day. Motion was made by Greve and seconded by Lefeber to approve closing 4th Ave. on May 19th, 2012, for Village Green Day with the provision that the insurance be taken care of. 5 ayes.

Item 8 on the agenda was to discuss and approve selling the 1985 GMC Dump Truck which is on consignment. The original agreement in 2010 was to sell it for no less than $6,000. In January of 2011, Council lowered the price to $2500 because there had been no offers made. An offer of $2000 has been made on the truck. Motion was made by Clark and seconded

by Crum to approve selling the 1985 GMC Dump Truck which is on consignment for $2,000. 5 ayes.

Next on the agenda was that Officer Hiatt resigned, and his last day was 3/25/12. There will be an ad in the newspaper this week advertising for a new police officer.

Item 10 on the agenda was to discuss and set the price for the sale of Kole Drive and Jacob Ave. if vacated. Greve stated he has maintained this street for the last nine years. He doesn’t feel he should have to pay $2500 for it since he has pushed the snow, put rock on it and maintained it for that period of time. He also stated Jeff Pitt has maintained his lot by mowing it all the years he has lived

there. No decision was made by the Council on the selling price.

The Clerk advised that a decision has to be made on the price by the time of the Public Hearing on April 9th, 2012 so the Council decided to have a special council meeting on April 2, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Next on the agenda was to approve the Park Board’s plan for the park shelter project. Gary Nordy reported that they have approximately $14,700 to $15,700 for this project. The cost for a 24 x 36’ shelter would be approximately $11,350. Nordby had a drawing of it and said it would be placed in the northwest corner of the park. The price included all materials with the exception of lights and possibly electrical wire. Kiwanis will donate the labor to erect the shelter and Midwest Mechanical will furnish the labor the concrete work. It will look similar to the shelter that is already in the park.

Council Member Greve asked what happened from the last meeting when they were going to build a round pavilion style and they were going to apply for a grant to help fund it.

Mr. Nordby stated that they wanted to get it started so it could be completed by the 4th of July, and if they got the grant it couldn’t be started until after July 1st. It was decided that the northwest corner of the park would be a better location so that parents can watch their children on the playground. This type of shelter would bring the cost down, and it would match the one that is already there he stated. The round or octagon pavilion style was too big for the park, and there would be tree issues. Only half of the $4500 could be used for the shelter, the rest had to be used for beautification and there was no guarantee that the City would receive the grant it was stated.

The City Clerk updated the Council with the donations that have been received. Nikki Allen has spoken to about half of the donors so far and they all still want to donate even though the grant will not be applied for at this time. Greve asked Public Works Director, Scott Muxfeldt, if he had checked out the new location for the shelter. Mr. Muxfeldt said he had gone to the park with Nikki Allen, Gary Nordby and Angela Winther to look at locations for the new shelter. He felt the new location in the northwest section of the park would be a better fit for the shelter. Nobody uses the northeast section of the park, and the octagon pavilion would be too big for it without removing trees. When asked if it would present any problems for the 4th of July celebration, he said it wouldn’t because it will be placed in the location where the V.F.W. always sets up for Bingo. The shelter would not have electricity at this time, it would be added later, hopefully by fall. Nikki Allen said she would like the shelter to be approved because her company, Midwest Mechanical, will be doing the concrete labor. They have time to do it now, but their busy season is approaching very quickly.

Council Member Johnson suggested that the Park Board mark the place where the shelter will be so that the Council can look at it and decide if it will work. The City Clerk asked Nikki Allen if Midwest Mechanical would still be able to do the concrete labor if no decision was made until the April 9th meeting, and she said she did not know because she did not make those decisions for their company. The Council asked for an itemized list of materials that would be used.

Council Member Greve asked if the Park Board had gotten an estimate from Logan Do-It-Best Hardware. Mr. Nordby stated that he had tried, but Bill DeWitt, owner of Logan Do-It-Best Hardware, was sick that day. In addition, S.E. Smith & Sons was able to sit down with him, look at the project and figure out just what he would need right then and there. Time was an issue, and he needed to get the quote done for the meeting. Greve stated that the Park Board should get a local quote. Council Member Johnson asked that they get the concrete price, and the Park Board told him that he already has it. It is $2200 for concrete, material and rebar. Motion was made by Greve that Gary Nordby go back down to Bill DeWitt and get an estimate from him since he’s local, Council Member Johnson interjected with

“before next Monday” and then we also have it put on the agenda for next Monday to discuss or to look at the markings of where this is going to take place. There was discussion about the Council looking at the markings in the park before the meeting on the 2nd, and then a decision could be made that night.

Motion was seconded by Council Member Crum. 5 ayes.

Item 12 on the agenda was for the Park Board to discuss the trail project in Milliman Park. Park Board member Gary Nordby said these trails have been a long term goal of the Park Board. There have been trails in the park for 40 to 50 years, but they haven’t been maintained. The Kiwanis and Boy Scouts would help the Park Board maintain these trails. A specialist would come in and advise the board on what trees need to be removed. His time would be donated. One of the issues that brought up in the last meeting was insurance. Mark Warner of Warner Insurance Agency said there would be no additional cost to the City’s policy for trails. If there is DOT money or Federal money involved, they have guidelines on what should be done with the project. This park and the trails are already in place, and there is no Federal or DOT money involved.

Since this is a walking trail, ADA regulations do not apply. It’s a nature trail so it can be dirt, chips and even lime chips would be acceptable Nordby stated. The DOT states that for privacy issues, signs should be posted where there is private property. The Park Board is discussing raising money for a survey or someone would donate their time.

Mr. Nordby asked for a show of hands for and against the project. The majority of the people in attendance were for the project.

Council Member Johnson asked about the insurance that Gary said he would comment on after he covered the issues from the last meeting. The Park Board was advised not to put trails where they would be uneven or too steep, and they would need to keep them as level as possible.

If Mr. Warner advised that an area was too steep, the trail would be moved to a different area. These trails would be walking trails only.

Council Member Clark asked if someone from the Boy Scouts was hurt while working the trails, whose insurance would cover it. Scout Leader, Jack Winther stated that the Boy Scout’s insurance would cover it. Chief Smith asked if there was going to be any type of lighting. Council Member Greve was concerned if the trails would be patrolled because he talked to people his age and older, and they said when the school was where the pool is now people used to go back there and do drugs. Chief Smith said he would be in favor of whatever the City wants to do, but most walking trails die out.

Johnson asked what his ability to police the park would be. Chief Smith stated that it would be a little harder if he had to go up into the hills. There was some discussion of the next Park Board meeting.

Agenda item 13 was for Samantha Johnson to discuss the trail project in Milliman Park. She stated the trail has become the topic of great controversy. She did not seek this conflict. It was brought to her home. She feels that the council members and individuals understand her concerns and objections regarding her property line, and there is no need to take their time to explain her position. She invited citizens of Logan in the audience to speak to her so she could tell them her logical concerns and objections concerning their property line. She wanted to address accusations about her through emails and the facebook page that has been circulated in this community. She feels they are biased and twisted versions of the truth. This disagreement has been misrepresented in this community by the individuals who promoted the project. Her home has been physically targeted on a map on facebook. She has been personally targeted by individuals that are here tonight who have utilized their organizations in the community, specifically the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce to disseminate emails and create the facebook page. She stated that because she votes in the minority here tonight does not make her

weak or wrong. To some of you, this problem may be small. To her it is big she said. She has a voice to speak out, and that’s what she’s doing. She said it is with hope and gratitude that she prays that all of you have the clarity and wisdom as you move forward on this matter as well as many others that you will meet in the future.

Agenda item 14 was for the Water Committee to make a recommendation to the Council on the disputed water bill. The Water Committee made the recommendation that the Council split the water bill between the Deemers and the Dagues. Motion was made by Greve and seconded by Johnson to go ahead and send the bill back out, one to the renter and one to Pat Dague. Split the bill in half. 5 ayes.

Agenda item 15 was Ray Darling, Pool Board President, to discuss hiring pool managers. The Board interviewed candidates for pool managers at their regular meeting on Wednesday night. The Board voted to hire Karie Waters as the new pool manager, and Brittany Gochenour as the new assistant manager. Ray said he had reminded the Council at the meeting in January that the Pool Board holds their meetings the third Wednesday of every month.

Citizen’s questions/comments: A large crowd was at the meeting to voice their opinions for and against putting walking trails in Milliman Park. The majority of those speaking were in favor of cleaning up the park and putting the trails in. There were differing opinions expressed on whether the citizens would like to see all of the trails created or just part of them for now. Several people are of the opinion that the trails could be moved a little farther inside the park, but some are in favor of keeping them as they have been presented. There were concerns about littering and the possibility of creating a haven for illegal activity.

No action was taken.

Chamber update: Chris Hartwig reported that the new Logan website is up and running.

The Easter egg hunt will be held April 7th at 2:00 P.M. SWI Windows & Doors will hold their grand opening on April 14th.

Clerk/Administrator comments: Marilyn has a list of the animals that were licensed last year that have not been licensed yet this year. The City will be sending out letters with the animal ordinance very soon on this, and the ordinance will let them know that there is a $100 fine for not licensing their pets.

CLAIMS AFLAC, ins. ....................$110.48 Alegent Health, physical, Graber .............................33.85 AWWA Region IV, training/ Muxfeldt............................20.00 Barco Municipal Products, Survey flags ..................355.67 Biological Resolutions, BAC-IN PAK ................................630.38 Brenden, Heidi, CC rent Refund............................100.00 Data Technologies, Inc., spring User group meeting ........95.00 Douglas Johnsen, equip. rent Wessar .......................1,000.00 First Natl. Bank, payroll Taxes ..........................2,733.89 Gerhold Concrete Co., cement 6th and 2nd Ave.,..........862.62 Lois Hall, contract service 459.74 Hertz Equip. Rental, concrete Saw parts ........................92.90 Hygienic Laboratory, water Tests ................................40.00 IA Workforce Dev., unemp.

Tax..............................1,421.19 IMFOA, IMFOA spring Meeting .........................100.00 IPERS, regular Ipers .....3,598.59 Salvo, Deren, Schenck, legal Fees ..............................400.00 Loftus Heating, filters .......110.00 Andrew Moores, jet vac....950.00 Postmaster, postage.........192.00 Principal Life, life and Disability ins. ..................185.32 Schwertley Bros. LLC, repair V plow ...........................100.00 Treas. State of IA, payroll Taxes ..........................1,142.00 TOTAL .........................14,733.81 PAYTROLL THRU 3/26/2012 ...................9,747.87 PAID TOTAL.................24,481.68 Motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded

by Council Member Greve to adjourn. 15-1

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Logan Herald-Observer 15 April 11, 2012

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16 April 11, 2012

Legals

Lo-Ma girls track season off and running Judy Adair For The Observer The Lady Panthers track team has been busy over the course of the last week.

March 30, the Panthers competed in the Denison Co-Ed Classic. Nohemy Orozco finished third in the 100-meter relay with a time of 13.72 seconds. In the 200-meter dash, LoMa added more points with Isabelle Winchell taking fourth place in a time of 30.77 seconds. Maysen Jones pulled double duty in hurdles running both the 100 and 400-meter hurdles. Jones ran the 100meter hurdles in 19.44 seconds to finish third. In the 400-meter hurdles, her time of 1:19.71 gave her another third place finish.

One of the most exciting events of the day was in the 1500-meter run as Marissa Doiel surged from fourth to second place in the last 300-meters and just barely missed the vic-

tory, finishing in a time of 6:04.39 – just two seconds behind winner Allie Ahrenholtz of DenisonSchleswig. Doiel added LoMa’s only individual title with a victory in the 3000meter run with a time of 14:12.68.

The Panthers did well in the field events as Jones grabbed fifth place in the long jump with a leap of 12-feet 3 ¼-inches. The duo of Carrie Charbonneau and Alix Lawson placed third and fourth in the shot put, respectively.

Charbonneau had a throw of 31-feet 1.75-inches and Lawson was just behind at 30-feet 7-inches. Charbonneau then placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 86-feet 5-inches.

Lo-Ma’s sprint medley relay team had a solid performance as they finished fourth with a time of 2:23.74. The Lady Panthers rounded out the day with a third place effort in the 4x100 meter relay with a time of 59.97.

April 2, the Lady Pan-

Joeona Healey, left, and Isabelle Winchell, right, round the corner running the 200-meter dash at the Denison Co-Ed meet.

Photo: Judy Adair thers traveled to Dunlap to compete in the Boyer Valley Invitational. Lo-Ma’s lone scorer in field events was Charbonneau. Her toss of 89-feet 8-inches put her in fifth place. Doiel also added a fifth place finish in the 1500-meter run with a time of 6:02.00

seconds. Jones continued to show improvement in the 400-meter hurdles.

Her time of 1:19.00 was good for fourth place as well as cutting nearly a second off her time from the previous meet. Jones and Kelsy Cunard added more points with fifth and

sixth place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles. Jones finished with a time of 19.24 seconds and Cunard was right behind at 19.33 seconds. In the 800meter medley, the Panthers finished in sixth place with a time of 2:17.96. The Lady Pan-

thers put forth a great effort in the 4x800 meter relay finishing in second place with a time of 11:28.36. Rounding out the points for the Panthers was the shuttle hurdle relay, whose effort of 1:22.24 put them in fifth place.

Two more meets under Lo-Ma golf teams belt for boys track team compete in first WVC meet last week

Ed Adair For The Observer The Logan-Magnolia boys track team competed in the Denison Co-Ed Classic March 30.

Leading off in the field events were Dillon Wills and Wyatt Schulz in the high jump. Wills managed a third place finish clearing the bar at 5-foot 8-inches and Schulz jumped 5-foot 4-inches to grab fifth place.

In the discus, Lo-Ma managed to place two throws in the points. Paul Hutson finished fifth with a throw of 124-feet 10inches and Logan Melby placed sixth with a throw of 116-feet. The boys also found moderate success in the relays as the 4x800 relay team took the fourth place spot with a time of 9:34.43. The shuttle hurdle team added points finishing in fourth place with Brett Greenwood, left, hands off to Tanner Winther in the 4x200 meter relay during the a time of 1:10.78. In the Big Red Relays.

Photo: Judy 4x400 meter relay, the Adair Panthers added another team point finishing in sixth place in 4:02.17. Lo-Ma also had place finishers in the sprints as Caden McDonald placed third with a time of 11.84 seconds. Nate Fender’s time of 23.75 seconds in the 200-meter dash gave him a second place finish.

Hutson rounded out the points for the day with a second place performance as well in the 110-meter high hurdles in a time of 16.11 seconds.

On April 5, the boys headed to Missouri Valley for the Big Red Relays. Leading off for the boys was Hutson in the discus. He placed third with a throw of 121-feet 4inches. Hutson came back and won the 110-meter high hurdles in a time of 16.59 seconds. Also placing first for the Panthers in the 400-meter dash was Nate Fender, who won the race with a time of 55.31 seconds.

Lo-Ma also won the shuttle hurdle relay by nipping Woodbine in a time of 1:09.21. The Panthers 4x100 meter relay team came up just short of victory as they placed second in a time of 48.27.

Paul Hutson won the 110 meter high hurdles at the Big Red Relays in Missouri Valley.

Photo: Kevin Brown

Denisha Dobbs lining up for a putt on the green.

Photo: Trent Buckner

Trent Buckner For The Observer The Lo-Ma golf teams had a busy week as they competed in their first Western Valley Conference meet in a dual meet against Tri-Center.

April 2, the girls’ golf team, hosted the other conference schools at the Logan-Missouri Valley Country Club.

Team scores for the meet were, West Monona, 225, Boyer Valley, 232 and IKM-Manning, 241. The Panthers did not receive a team score as they did not have enough golfers competing along with Woodbine and Charter Oak-Ute. Golfers who did compete for Lo-Ma were, Molly Weber, 63, Denisha Dobbs, 77, and Sarah Stueve, 82.

For the boys’ meet, the Panthers traveled to ManningManilla Golf Course for the the conference meet. Lo-Ma finished in fifth place with a team score of 195, only six strokes out of third and one shot out of fourth.

Other team scores were West Monona, 164, Boyer Valley 186, IKM-Manning, 189, Woodbine, 194, and Charter Oak-Ute, 204. In individual medal play, Cole Davis tied for low score in the meeting with his round of 37. He ended up with the runner-up medal as Davis Hackman of Woodbine had a better score on the first handicap hole. Other scores for the Panthers were Nate Fender, 48, Alex Cohrs, 52, Clayton Lundergard, 58, Robert Rydberg, 60 and Braden Rosengren, 62.

April 5, both teams traveled to Quail Run Golf Course near Neola to take on Tri-Center in a dual meet.

Lo-Ma came away victorious in the boy’s meet as they outscored the Trojans by a score of 181-194. Davis claimed medal honors with his score of 39, while Alex Cohrs just missed the runner-up medal with a score of 43. Other golfers who competed were Lundergard, 48, Rydberg, 54, Cade Bolte, 54, and Rosengren, 59.

In Junior Varsity action, members of the team that made the loop were Logan Worley, Gabe Holben and Ty Pitt.

In the girls’ meet, Tri-Center came away with the win as the Panthers were short one golfer for a team score. In individual play, the Panthers saw each golfer shoot their best score of the year. Scores were Dobbs, 54, Sarah Stueve, 65 and Erin Schramm, 69.