Chariton Valley Regional Housing Trust Fund

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Kenedi Sue Hansen was welcomed into this world by parents, Ben and Sarah Hansen of Moulton.  She was born on February 1 at Ottumwa.  She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long.  Great grandparents are Bob and Alice Wilhite of Russell.

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Colby Lee Christensen was born to Cory and Amanda Christensen of Pleasantville on January 25, 2011 at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.  She weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.  Her grandparents are Ron and Doris Christensen of Chariton.

Barb Kittle Celebrated Birthday

Thompson - Seaman Engaged

 

Tucker Thompson and Amy Seaman

are pleased to announce their engagement.

Tucker is the son of Ron and Robin 

Thompson of Russell and Amy is the 

daughter of Terry and Linda Seaman

of Windsor, Colorado.

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Ben and Sarah Hansen of Moulton, are the parents of a daughter, Kenedi Sue, born Feb. 1 at Ottumwa.  She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long.  She is welcomed home by a brother, Hunter, and a sister, Deidra.

Grandparents are Cathy Burkland, Mike and Kathy Kinkade, all of Moulton and Ted Hansen of Florida.  Great grandparents are Geralda Wigg of Chariton and Bob and Alice Wilhite of Russell.

Cattlemen Banquet Held

Schreck Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Years and Years Ago

From The Chariton Herald Patriot, Jan. 6, 2011. 

10 years ago - David Rogers took over as superintendent of Russell Schools replacing the position from Bob McCurdy.

50 years ago - Douglas Dickinson and Dieter Homedale received their Eagle Scout badges during ceremonies held in Russell.  Governor Herschel Loveless was the guest speaker.  Their scoutmaster was Leonard Dickinson.

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     Cody Jaclynn McCullough was born December 30 at Lucas County Health Center to parents, Kurt and Toni McCullough of Chariton.  She weighed five pounds two ounces and was 18 inches long.
     She is welcomed home by Kelsey, Max, Bobbi Jo, Emmit and Mila.
     Grandparents are Gregg and Vickey Dale of Chariton and Kevin and Cindi McCullough of Russell.

Public Safety Center January 2011

Van Allen Math Night

Van Allen staff holds math night for students.  On Thursday, Jan. 6, the staff provided its students with a night filled with mathematics fun.  Teachers had stations for students and parents to work on fun math activities.  Every 15 minutes, prizes were handed out to students who were participating.  Everyone who attended had a great time working together and learning that math is everywhere in our world.

St. Lawrence Pastor of the Day at Iowa Senate

Farm Bureau News

 Members meet with McKinley and Arnold

The Lucas County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee consisting of Earl Comstock, chr. Jim Wright, Dave Orwig, Dick Warren, Dan Harrison and Carl DeJong, along with Regional Manager Tim Prunty, met with other Farm Bureau members at the Marion County Farm Bureau office in Knoxville Wednesday, Dec. 29 for a Pre-Session meeting.

The group met with Senator Paul McKinley and Representative Richard Arnold.  Issues covered included transportation, education, funding, DNR, along with a number of other issues.

Stork News

Jason and Gayla Posch of Gardner, Kansas announce the birth of a daughter, Jordyn Ava Posch, born Dec 1.  She weighed eight pounds two ounces and was 18 inches long.  
To welcome her home is a sister, Addie Grace.
Grandparents are Alice and Bob Posch of Springhill, Kansas and David and Shari DeBok of Russell.  Great grandparents are Floyd and Helen Coulson of Russell and Charles H. and Jo DeBok of Boone, Iowa.

50 years Ago - Dec 2010

Dec. 23rd - Army Pvt. Bernard L. Brawdy, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo C. Brawdy of Russell, participated with other personnel from the U.S. Army's Berlin Command in making Christmas happier for hundreds of orphaned youngsters in the West Berlin area.  Bernard was a 1951 graduate of Chariton High School.

Dec. 16th -  a sealed rail car containing thousands of letters and packages, bound for Calif,. and foreign ports west, burned at Russell.  The car was part of a C.B.&Q. mail train headed for San Francisco.  The cause of the fire was undetermined. 
Dec. 30th - Extensive remodeling was underway at the Russell Post Office.  Work included a new brick and glass front, new flooring, lighting, ceilings and a covered loading ramp.

Harry and Glendoris Tanner Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Dec. 24, 2010 Harry and Glendoris celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.  Their family honored them with a card shower.  Cards were sent to 515 W. Northumberland, Russell, Iowa 50238.

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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

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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.

New Granddaughter for Don and Mary Ann Schramm

Derrick and Sara Schramm announced the birth of a daughter Tearza Joy. She was born October 30 at Lucas County Health Center and weighed in at six pounds 14 ounces. She was 19 1/2 inches long. Welcoming her home is a sister Leeloominai.

Russell Volunteer Fire Department

Front row, left to right: Rick Krutsinger, Chris Feehan, Todd Atwell, Jeff Neer, Mark McCurdy, Ryan Atwell.  Back row, left to right: Scott Bingham, Chad Phippen, Steve Neer, Jim Carroll, Craig Alexander, Brian Beaty, Richard Dittmer, Jim Neer, Shawn Werts.  Not pictured: Mose Bear, Mike Beaty, Zach Bedford, Buddy Davis, Rae Evans, Rob Fenley, Chris Knust, Kevin Knust, Mike McCurdy, Mark Morrison, Jim Noble, Corey Paige, Jason Pardock, and Marshal Schultz.

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The Russell Volunteer Fire Department has served Russell and the surrounding area since 1904. They do it well.

From receiving the page to arriving at the scene, their average response time is three minutes.

Nearly all the members have Fireman 1 status; five are EMT first responders and six are EMT-B or higher (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic). There are 31 firemen in the department. Jim Carroll has served for 39 years.

Russell gets an average of 75 calls a year. Most are from in town or are township residents. That includes their EMS calls.

The department has five trucks: 2 brush trucks (also used for grass fires), one pumper, a rescue truck and a tanker.

They also have an impressive trophy room. Russell's VFD competes at the annual Iowa Fireman's Association Convention. They placed first in 2004 and second in 2005. Every year they bring home trophies for excellence in some of the events.

Brown-Shore Engagement

Timothy and Sheri Shore of Russell announce the engagement of their daughter Trinity L. Shore to Nathan R. Brown. Trinity is a 2007 graduate of Chariton High School and a 2009 graduate of Indian Hills Community College. Nathan, son of Richard and Janet Brown of Seymour, Iowa, is a 2006 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2007 graduate of Indian Hills Community College. They are both employed at Syngenta Seed, Inc., in Slater, Iowa, and plan on living in Madrid. A December 2010, wedding is planned.

Great, Great grandson visits Pauline Vincent

Pauline Vincent welcomed her great, great grandson at her farm home south of Russell.  Pictured are Pauline Vincent: Pauline's first-born daughter, Elzan  McMurry; Elzan's first-born son, Patrick McMurry; Patrick's first-born daughter, Caitlyn Williams' and Caitlyn's first-born son, Jonathan Daniel Williams.