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N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Jon-Paul Harkin Visits Deb Stanley's Class
Recently Jon-Paul Harkin made a surprise visit to Deb Stanley's class. Her class
had been writing letters to Harkin as he has been stationed in Iraq. Harkin was a
former fourth grade student in Stanley's class. When Stanley discovered he was in
Iraq, she knew her class needed to begin this writing journey.
This writing project was introduced to the students as part of their writing cur-
riculum practicing the friendly letter format. Students reviewed the five parts of the
friendly letter and than began their draft. Students are also working on writing im-
proved paragraphs, so their writing piece had many goals besides communicating
with our soldier•
Stanley sent the first set of letters and when Harkin received them, he sent an
email to confirm their delivery. He was so excited that the students had thought
about him. So, at about that time, he knew he was possibly going to come home for
Claristmas, so the surprise began to develop. Unfortunately, it did not happen before
Christmas, but Harkin was able to come after Christmas.
He was able to talk to the students about his job and the area in Iraq where he was
stationed. Harkin's job is in Patient Administration. He arranges for patients to go to
a facility if they need more care than the facility where he is can give them. He shared
with the class the importance of organization and self-discipline.
When the students asked questions, they learned many interesting details. Some
thought that it was very cool that Harkin helped people to get to hospitals. It was
exciting to learn that he was promoted to Sergeant. He also shared that his uniform
was fire proof. It was also shared that there is a cannon that shoots so that the sky is
lit up to check to see if any enemy people might be lingering close by.
Harkin also divided the student letters to the people that he works with. Each of
the comrades took a letter and wrote back to the students. The students thought this
was very cool! The class appreciated the fact that they were getting letters from people
who protect our country.
The class has their next box ready to send to Harkin and the people he works with.
The students are hoping to get to see him again if he gets home before school gets
out. But .... before then, they look forward to letters from 'their new friend who is
serving in Iraq.
Photos submitted.
LADY WARRIORS
Concluded from p. 9
the b/azzer to tie, but the
ball caromed off the rim
and the game ended.
Reed finished with 20
points to lead the War-
riors. Hali VanVelzen had
eight points and seven re-
bounds. Patava finished
with seven pomts includ-
ing two three-pointers.
Lammers contributed five
points. McAninch and
Taylor Welden chipped in
two each. Coach
Wermerskirchen said he
was extremely pleased
with the way the girls held
their composure and did
not panic after falling be-
hind so early and battling
back for the win. "It was a
BASKETBALL
big win for us," he said.
Norwalk traveled to
Des Moines Roosevelt Sat-
urday, Jan. 23, and were
overcome by a talented
Rider team led by Riley
Norman. The Warriors fell
52-37. The score was close
after one period of play
with Roosevelt leading 8-
6 with Lammers' three and
VanVelzen shooting three
free throws. The Riders
then went on a 10-5 run
and never looked back
leading at half-time, 25-15.
Norwalk cut the lead to
seven points on Lammers
second three-pointer, 'but
were unable to get closer.
VanVelzen led Norwalk
with 13 points and nine
rebounds. She was nine-
of-ten from the free-throw
line. Patava and Reed had
seven each. Lammers fin-
ished with six points.
Devin Brown hit from be-
yond the arc to finish with
three points and
McAninch had one.
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Friday & Saturday
10 a•m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
(Memorial Day-INmr Day)
LETTER
Concluded from p.9
Some have indicated that they are too expensive and
have quoted some pretty high numbers as to the cost.
Reasonable estimates that I have seen indicate that the
home fire sprinklers could be installed in new construc-
tion for around $3.50 per square foot. The U.S. Fire As-
sociation (USFA) brings these numbers even lower as
they stated in October 2009, "At the present time, cost
of a home sprinkler system is targeted at approximately
$1.00 to $1.50 per square foot in new construction. It is
hoped that the cost will decrease as the use of home fire
protection grows. It is also possible to retrofit existing
homes with sprinkler systems."
It is also interesting to note that these residential style
sprinkler heads are designed with very fast response
times. The sprinkler heads are smaller than traditional,
commercial, and industrial sprinklers, and can be aes-
thetically coordinated to fit with your home ddcor. In
addition, the systems require less water supply than the
systems installed in industrial or commercial settings
and can be connected to the domestic water supply.
Take some time to give this some thought and con-
sider contactingyour legislator to advocate this change
in our building codes.
/s/Steve Davidson, CSP
2210 Merle Huff Avenue
Norwalk
Because he and President
Andrew "Old Hickory"
Jackson were so close,
James Polk was often
referred to as "Young
Hickory"
Author Mark Twain held
three patents--one for gar-
ment straps, one for a scrap-
book with adhesive-coated
pages and one for a game
to help children remember
history.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE
STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court
WARREN COUNTY } SS COURT CASE # EQCV031026
WARREN COUNTY
BANK OF NEW YORK
PLAINTIFF X Special Execution
VS
BRIDGET R. ALLEN; PAUL R ALLEN; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor)
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) X REAL ESTATE
to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is X described below:
The South 22 feet of the North 172 feet of the West 75 feet of Block 7 and the West 75 feet of the North 150 feet
Of Block 7, Haworth's Addition to the City of Indianola, Warren County, Iowa. AKA The South 22 feet of the North
172 feet of the West 75 feet of Block Seven (7), Haworth's Addition, City of Indianola, Warren County, Iowa AND
the West 75 feet of the North 150 feet of Block Seven (7), Haworth's Addition to the City of Indianola, Warren
County, Iowa
(Locally known as: 401 East 4th Avenue Indianola, Iowa)
The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows:
Date of Sale Time of Sale Place of Sale
February 19, 2010 10:00 AM Warren Co Courthouse, East Doors, Indianola, Iowa
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X This sale not subject to redemption.
X. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to rewew
specific provisions of the law and the appropdate notice, if acceptable.
Judoment Amount Costs Accruino Costs Interest 6.6%
$76,698.08 PENC ING PENDING from 4-13-09
$4,327.03
Date: January 11, 2010.
Sheriff: JAMES W. LEE, WARREN COUNTY, IOWA
Attorney
Benjamin Hopkins
1350 NW 138th St.
Clive, Iowa 50325-8308
(5151 222-9400
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE
STATE OF IOWA Iowa Distdct Court
WARREN COUNTY } SS COURT CASE # EQCV031642
WARREN COUNTY
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL AS TRUSTEE
PLAINTIFF X Special Execution
VS
ANTHONY & DENISE SODA; CAPITAL ONE BANK;
ASSOCIATES FINANCE; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE
IND LOAN CO; PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK; CITIFINANCIAL DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor)
As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to
the Shedff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) X REAL ESTATE
to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is X described below:
The North One-half of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, YARNALL'S ADDITION, an Official Plat now included in and forming
a Part of the City of Carlisle, which is located in Warren County, Iowa
(Locally known as: 610 Market Street, Carlisle, Iowa)
The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash onq as follows:
Date of Sale Time of Sale Place of Sale
February 19, 2010 10:00 AM Warren County Courthouse, East Doors, Indianola, Iowa
X This sale not subject to redemption.
X Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review
specific provisions of the law and the appropriate notice, if acceptable.
Judoment Amount Costs Accruing Costs Interest 9.75% Att0m~y
$121.684.88 PENDING PENDING from 5-30-09 Brian Sayer
$8,613.80 PC Box 2363
Waterloo, Iowa 50704-2363
(319) 232-3304
Date: January 11, 2010
• Sher!ff:,JAM~S W. LEE, WARREN COUNTY, IOWA . .........
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