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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Do you help take care of an older family member or friend? If so, you are not alone. Over 65 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis.  Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.ISU Extension

Iowa State University Extension is sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Guthrie County starting on January 14th. This program has been tested and evaluated through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Classes consist of six, 2 ½ hour sessions held once a week. Staff from the Audubon & Guthrie County Extension offices, Tonya Vetter, and Mary Ebert, will be conducting each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.

Sessions are scheduled every Wednesday for six weeks and begin on January 14th. Classes will be held at the Guthrie County Extension & Outreach Office from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. There is a $10 fee for the program. Scholarships are available, & the application can be obtained by contacting one of the two class facilitators. For more information or to register, contact the Guthrie County Extension & Outreach Office at (641) 747-2276.

(Press Release)

Accident in Atlantic early Monday afternoon

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December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

An Atlantic woman suffered possible, unknown injuries during an accident Monday afternoon. Atlantic Police report vehicles driven by Tammy Wyman, of Atlantic, and Nathaniel Johnson, of Griswold, were both northbound on Olive Street approaching 5th, when Wyman slowed to make a left turn onto 5th Street.

Johnson was unable to stop his vehicle in time due to the slick street conditions. His vehicle hit the Wyman vehicle in the rear, causing a total of $5,800 damage. The accident happened at around 12:10-p.m.

Wyman reported some pain following the crash, but refused transport to the hospital. There were no citations issued.

Backyard and Beyond 12-30-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

December 30th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about Resolutions and Goals

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Cass County Supervisors to meet Wed. morning

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December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The final meeting of the Cass County Board of Supervisors scheduled for 2014 will take place Wednesday morning, in Atlantic. During their 8:30-a.m. session, the Board will hear from Kipp Harris, with regard to the County’s current Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. They’ll also receive a presentation and/or report from Jill Christophersen, with the Audubon County Dept. of Human Services/Case Management.

Other, regular reports are expected as well, from the County Engineer and Mental Health/General Assistance, departments.

Audubon P-D arrest report, 12/30/2014

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December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon Police Department today (Tuesday) released a list of persons who were recently arrested. Officer Matt Starmer reports 29-year old Heath Austin Kroll,  of Kiron, was arrested for Domestic Abuse – 2nd offense. 21-year old Joseph Andrew Reisberg, of Audubon, was arrested for Supplying Alcohol to Minors.

48-year old Timothy Duane Smith, of Audubon, was arrested in Audubon for Driving With a Suspended License. 31-year old Donovan Eugene Harris,  of Boone, was arrested on charges of Domestic Abuse, Harassment, Obstructing Emergency Communications, Going Armed with Intent and Child Endangerment.

34-year old Claude Anthony Cheatem,  of Audubon, was taken into custody on a Harassment charge. 28-year old Jared Dewayne Joyce, and 27-year old Kassie Michelle Joyce, both of Audubon, was arrested recently, for Trespassing.

No other information was provided about the arrests.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 12/30/2014

News, Podcasts

December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Area & State news, with Ric Hanson.

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Hot Chicken Dip (12-30-14)

Mom's Tips

December 30th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1 small jar green chilies, chopped
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can white chicken meat (don’t drain)

Combine all ingredients in a small crock pot.  I usually preheat the mixture in a microwave, or you can heat it in the crock pot, until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are mixed well.  Serve with crackers.

(Marlene Andersen)

 

Rice Chex Snack (12-30-14)

Mom's Tips

December 30th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter or oleo
  • 8 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Melt first three ingredients together in microwave.  Pour over 8 cups Rice Chex in a large bowl.  Cover and shake well (until coated).  Cool a little.  Pour two cups powdered sugar over Rice Chex.  Shake again.  Store in refrigerator.  BEWARE — this is very addictive!

(Linda Zimmerman/Linda Robinson)

 

Red Oak man arrested Tue. on Federal warrant

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December 30th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak this (Tuesday) morning, arrested a local man wanted on a U-S Marshals Service warrant. 38-year old Aaron Theodore Johnson, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 6:15-a.m. at his home, south of Red Oak. Johnson was wanted for indictment on a charge of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The charge stems from an incident that happened Nov. 3rd.

He was brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held without bond, pending extradition by the U-S Marshals Service.

Heartbeat Today 12-30-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

December 30th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Rollie Parrott about the Trojan Sports Locker project.

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