Around Town, November 25th

November Calendar 

Tuesday, November 25th 7 p.m. The Inter-church Council Thanksgiving service will be at the First United Methodist Church in Chariton. Everyone welcome. 

Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day, give thanks for the freedoms we have 

Sunday, November 30, Faith United Methodist Church will have a Hanging of the Greens. Worship from 10:30-11:30. Hanging of the Greens to follow worship and potluck to follow Hanging of the Greens. 

December Calendar 

For Advent Faith United Methodist Sunday School class will be using Adam Hamilton's video series, the Journey. It is about the trip to Bethlehem. Sunday School is from 9:30-10:15 Sunday mornings. 

Monday, December 1, 7 p.m. Russell City Council meeting 

Tuesday, December 2nd , 3-7 p.m., Blood Drive at the Community Center. Contact Deb at 641-203-0681 to set up an appointment. 

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2 p.m. Garden Club at Ellen Hawkins, everyone welcome 

Tuesday, December 2nd, 6 p.m. American Legion/Auxiliary 

Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church Night Owl's group will meet at Connie Smith's for our Christmas meeting. We will be taking a collection of items for abused women and children. For those who want to participate there will be a gift exchange. 

Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 at 6 p.m. The Christmas Eve service at Faith United Methodist Church. 

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For Russell news updates try the Russell Historical Society Blog: 

http://russelliowahistoricalsociety.blogspot.com 

For Lucas County information try their blog at:

http://lucascountygenealogy.blogspot.com

If you have comments or suggestions for this column, please e-mail myoak10@gmail.com or call 641-535-2402. 

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Around Town November 18th

November Calendar

Mon, Nov 24, 1:15 p.m. Russell News meeting at the Museum, everyone welcome. 

Thu, Nov 27, Thanksgiving Day, give thanks for the freedoms we have. 

Tue, Dec 2nd , 3-7 p.m., Blood Drive at the Community Center. Contact Deb at 641-203-0681 to set. 

up an appointment. 

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Russell Council Mini-minutes 

November 3, 2014

   The Council approved Resolution 14-9, City of Russell employee handbook and Resolution 14-10, Filing Nuisance Abatement properties with the Lucas County Treasurer were approved.

   Vicki Jordan commended our first responders and the Fire Department on their prompt arrival to their personal emergency. 

    Harley Haven will continue to have events to help fund FD so they can get the training and equipment they need. 

    The 1997 Fire Department fire rescue truck is here. Craig is working to outfit the unit with the needed equipment and supplies and will check with RRWA about testing fire hydrants.

Pictured is the 1997 Rescue Unit that was recently purchased
by the Russell Fire Department (Bill Howes photo)

   Larry will attend to cleaning ditches at Mumford/Sallee properties as weather and work constraints allow and clean out trees at Garfield and Smith and level out where water pools build up.

   Ed will be meeting with Ray this week concerning The Track.

   The City Clerk will attend the Annual Budget training presented by the Iowa League of Cities.

   Ron Bingham will be asked to fix the east facing Russell sign at Hwy 34.

   It was agreed to purchase, for a reasonable price of $100, an 

emergency double light for the dump truck (if needed, it may just need a new bulb) and $35 for a single light for the pickup and skid loader with purchases made at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

  Tennis court paint quote is $5675 from Tennis Services of Iowa.  We are still waiting to hear on the grant from SPLASH. Craig G. will also submit a grant to SCICF. 

  Council members in attendance were Susan Beecher, Duane Bedford, Dana Blue, Jay Pierschbacher, and Crystal Moore along with Ed Scheel, Mayor, Wendy Nickell, City Clerk, and Fire Chief Craig Alexander.

   The next meeting will be on Monday December 1, 2014 at 7pm.

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For Russell news updates try the Russell Historical Society Blog:

http://russelliowahistoricalsociety.blogspot.com. 

For Lucas County information try their blog at:

http://lucascountygenealogy.blogspot.com.

If you have comments or suggestions for this column, please e-mail:

myoak10@gmail.com or call 641-535-2402.

Trunk or Treat

   On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, Russell Community had their Trunk or Treat event at the Trojan Field.  It was a great success.  There were lots of kids in different costumes from an elephant, to Dorothy, and many others.  The costume contests were split up into 3 groups.  The winners of the Preschool and under were:  1st place - Aislin Carroll, a donut; 2nd place - Marin Neer, a Polka Dot; 3rd place - Tucker Marler, a Robot.  The winners for K-2nd were:  1st place - Calvin Briggs, SI; 2nd place - Baylor Atwell, a Rodeo Clown; 3rd place - Sophia Martin, a Hippie Girl.  The winners for 3rd and up were:  1st place - Briley Atwell, a Crazy Cat Lady; 2nd place - Ava Johnson, as Dorothy; 3rd place - Blayne Beaty, as Willie.

   It was a gorgeous day for this event.

Lucas County Arts Council's Arts Festival

Arts Festival held on October 25th at the Chariton Freight House.

Around Town Nov 11th

No new news this week, but here is the November calendar so far this month.

Tuesday, November 11, Veteran's Day, Please fly your flag and thank a veteran

Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Center-fire rifle

Monday, November 17, 5:15 p.m. Museum Board Meeting

Monday, November 17, 6 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Annual meeting in the new education building. Supper at 6: p.m.; meeting to follow.

Monday, November 24, 1:15 p.m. Russell News meeting at the Museum

Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day

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For Russell news updates try the Russell Historical Society Blog:

http://russelliowahistoricalsociety.blogspot.com. 

For Lucas County information try their blog at:

http://lucascountygenealogy.blogspot.com.

If you have comments or suggestions for this column, please e-mail:

myoak10@gmail.com 

or call 641-535-2402.

Around Town November 4th

Around Town

   Tue, Nov 4, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. is a big day in our country in which we have the privilege of voting.  Please take seriously your civic duty and cast your vote.  
  The Russell Community Club's Trunk and Treat party was a success thanks to Hardee's, BP, Casey's, Last Chance, and Keith Goodrich for donating prizes that was held on Saturday 25, at the Campground in Russell.  There was a big crowd of kids that attended and everyone had a good time.  Also thanks to the young group of the Russell Community Club for getting this day organized and a success.
  The Museum welcomes Robin Thompson as the new curator, and thanks Betty Cross for her years of service. It takes time and perseverance to preserve our communities history and it is appreciated.

November Calendar

   Tue, Nov 4, 7 a. m. - 9 p.m. State wide election.

   Tue, Nov 4, 2 p.m. Garden Club at Pat Lindeman's, Guests are always welcome.  Call Ginger at 535-2023 for details. They enjoyed their October meeting at Martha Allen's.  Her lesson was about vegetables that can also be used in flowerbeds for their decorative leaves.  Elephant ears are also wonderful for their size, shape, and colors.

   Tue, Nov 4, 6 p.m. American Legion/Auxiliary at the Community Center

  Wed, Nov 5, 6:30 P.M. The Faith United Methodist's Night Owls will meet at Louise Narber's. Louise will also have the lesson.

   Thu, Nov 6, 6:30 p.m. The Russell Community Club meet at the Russell Community Center.

   Fri, Nov 7, 9 a.m. Putting out flags for the Avenue of Flags at the Russell Cemetery.

   Fri, Nov 7, 6 p.m. Russell Auxiliary/Legion supper to honor Russell Veteran's and their spouses.

   Tue, Nov 11, Veteran's Day, Please fly your flag and thank a veteran

   Sun, Nov 16, 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Center-fire rifle 

   Mon, Nov 17, 5:15 p.m. Museum Board Meeting

  Mon, Nov 17, 6 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Annual meeting in the new education building.  Supper at 6 p.m., meeting to follow.

   Mon, Nov 24, 1:15 p.m. Russell News meeting at the Museum

   Thu, Nov 27, Thanksgiving Day

         

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For Russell news updates try the Russell Historical Society Blog:

http://russelliowahistoricalsociety.blogspot.com. For Lucas County information try their blog at http://lucascountygenealogy.blogspot.com.  If you have comments or suggestions for this column, please e-mailmyoak10@gmail.com or call 641-535-2402.