Stork News

Dick and Peggy Christensen of Russell are proud to announce a new granddaughter, Willow May Christensen, born to Scott and Tricia Christensen, of Des Moines.  She was born on Nov. 28, 2010.  She has a big sister, Meadow Grace.

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Preston Reid Shenefield was born Nov. 4, 2010 to Jason and Tarra Shenefield, of Sandwich, Ill.  Great grandparents are Gerald and Dorthea Shenefield of Russell.

Live Windows Winner

Pictured are the representatives of the third place Live Window winner during the Holiday Open House.  One side of the window was shown by Lucas County Public Health and the other was shown by Parents and Children First.  Pictured second and third from left are Patti Scieszinski and Ashley Bedford, both of whom are on the Child Abuse Prevention Council.  The prize for third place was $25 in Chamber bucks.  Pictured at the far left is Chamber Business and Professional Division President, Betty Pepping, and at the far right is Chariton Chamber Executive Director, Deb Storm.  (Bill Howes photo).

Gladys Sibert Celebrated her 96th birthday

The family of Gladys Sibert held a card shower for her 96th birthday which she celebrated in November.  

Cards may be sent to Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center at 1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, Iowa 50049.

Chariton Chamber Fashion Show

Haiti Food Packaging

Richard Arnold

Stork News

Kirk Stansbery and Cali Feehan, of Russell, announce the birth of a son, Khyler Cooper Stansbery, born Nov. 22 at Lucas County Health Center.  Khyler weighed eight pounds seven ounces and was 20½ inches long.

Grandparents are the late Richard Stansbery and Karen Stansbery of Chariton and Mike and Mary Helen Feehan of Melrose.  Great grandparents are Lloyd and Deanie McDowell of Moravia and Vince and Carol Feehan of Melrose.

Lucas County Public Health & Child Abuse Council

14th World Percheron Congress

Don Johnson of Russell, Iowa was honored to participate in the World Percheron Congress held from Oct. 25-30, 2010 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds.  He took his farm team to the event with the help of his son Chad and friend Mike Beaty.

Don enjoyed doing the sulky plow with his black team of mares, Lil and Lacy.  Out of 27 teams plowing Don placed second.  Don also placed first in the barnyard pull.  The only one with a perfect score of 30.  Don received a blue ribbon and a trophy that he will cherish for years to come (and all the memories that go with it).

It was a glorious sight, 800 plus Percheron horses with 171 exhibitors registered.  They came from every state and Canada.

Mike Beaty of Russell also participated in the World Percheron Congress.  Mike participated in five of the six farm events with his team Freddie and Eddie.  Mike placed 6th in four of the five events and 3rd in the Antique Farm Machinery Class.  In this class his team pulled the Russell Oil horse-drawn fuel wagon which belongs to the Phippen family of Russell.  The Phippens had the tanker restored in the 1990's and now this tanker will be housed in the newly built addition to the Russell Historical Building.