HARLAN -- Cletus Herbert Schmitz, 80, Harlan, died November 11 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.    Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.  A wake service will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Family will greet friends Friday from 4-7 p.m.

    HARLAN -- A ribbon-cutting was held Monday, Nov. 11 for the new Shelby County Historical Museum Military Exhibit Hall.  Approximately 50 people turned out for the event and to tour the new facility at the museum.       The Military Exhibit Hall explores the strength and sacrifice of Shelby County’s servicemen and women throughout our nation’s various wars.

    HARLAN -- After months of discussions and investigations on the best place to house a dog park in Harlan, the city has announced it will be placed at Potter Park.    The just less than one acre of available space currently is being under-utilized and will make the perfect location for a park for the city’s four-legged friends.    “This will be the north side of Potter Park,” said Harlan City Administrator Gene Gettys, Jr.  “It provides app

    HARLAN -- Final agreements have been signed on a housing project in north Harlan expected to start moving dirt as early as late fall.    “The last few weeks the closing has taken place on that land,” said Gene Gettys, Jr., Harlan city administrator.  “12 duplexes and two eight-plexes.    “In the next few weeks we plan to have a pre-construction meeting.  Still targeting we may see a little bit of dirt turning yet this late fall or winter. 

HARLAN -- Neil Ferguson was the guest speaker at the Veterans Day program at the HCS Elementary Schools on Monday afternoon, Nov. 11 in Harlan.    Ferguson is an Air Force Veteran and Commander of Helmer Reyelt American Legion Post 150. Veterans were recognized and the musical selections were presented by the fourth and fifth grade students.    Fifth grader Ainsley Mages read her essay on “Why Should We Honor Our Veterans.” 

    HARLAN -- Former Harlan resident Doraine Wigg will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house on Saturday, November 30 from 2-4 p.m. at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan. Her family is hosting the celebration. Friends and relatives are invited.    Cards will also reach her if sent to 106 Delores Drive #D2, Gilman, IA 50106.

    HARLAN -- Virgil and Mary Ann Coenen of Harlan will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on November 23. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 1811 8th Street, Harlan, IA 51537.

    ATLANTIC -- The family of Helen Schmitz is planning a card shower in honor of her 96th birthday on November 23. Cards will reach her if sent to 1406 E. 19th Street #127, Atlantic, IA 50022.    Her family includes Jerry and Bev Wilson, Seattle, WA; Janice and Bob Book, Atlantic; seven grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 HARLAN -- Calling it a difficult, but necessary, life decision, Brooke Wilson recently stepped down from her position as head coach of the Harlan Community softball team. Wilson notified the players of her decision on October 25 and her resignation was approved by the HCS Board of Education November 4. Wilson compiled a record of 68-70 during four seasons as the coach of her high school alma mater, highlighted by a 28-8 mark this past summer