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JAMES E. CAREY, 75, of Atlantic (Svcs. 9/13/13)

Obituaries

September 9th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

JAMES E. CAREY, 75, of Atlantic, died Sun., Sept. 8th, in Omaha. A Funeral Mass for JAMES CAREY will be held 10-a.m. Fri., Sept. 13th, at the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Services of Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation is open at Roland’s from 8am-to 5:30-p.m. every day, until service time. A Rosary service will be held 6-pm Thursday, followed by visitation with the family from 6:30 to 8-pm Thursday. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial with Military Rites performed by the Atlantic Color Guard will be in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.

JAMES CAREY is survived by:

His daughter – Susan D. (Jeffrey) Bates, of Papillion, NE.

His sons – Jon (Valerie) Carey, of Lincoln, NE; Robert  (Terry) Carey, of Atlantic, and Timothy (Cheri) Carey, of Atlantic.

9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

 

Chiefs score early, dominate Jaguars in 28-2 win

Sports

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Smith threw two early touchdown passes, Kansas City’s defense dominated all day and the Chiefs began the Andy Reid era with a 28-2 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jamaal Charles ran for 77 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a quadriceps injury, but that was about the only negative for the Chiefs.

Jacksonville advanced past its own 36-yard line just once, a stunning display of offensive futility for the rebuilding franchise. The Jaguars finished with 178 yards, but for most of the game were challenging the team low of 117 yards set last year against Houston.

It wasn’t even close to the start the new coach Gus Bradley wanted, but it was a clear indication of how far the team has to go.

Wacha’s arm, bat lead Cards to sweep over Pirates

Sports

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven shutout innings and drove in two runs as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep. The Cardinals outscored Pittsburgh 26-10 overall in taking the NL Central lead.

The Pirates arrived at Busch Stadium this weekend with a 1½-game division lead and a chance to cement their first winning season since 1992. They left trailing the Cardinals by 1½ games and still stuck on 81 victories.

Wacha (3-0) allowed two hits and walked two, both of which were erased on double plays. He struck out two and never had more than one runner on at a time. Pittsburgh starter Charlie Morton (7-4) left with discomfort in his left foot in the second inning. He allowed five runs on six hits and two walks in 1 2-3 innings.

Buescher wins NASCAR Trucks race in Iowa

Sports

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — James Buescher took control during a second green-white-checkered finish and held on to win the NASCAR Trucks series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday. It was the second win in four races for Buescher, the defending series champion.

Buescher grabbed the lead from the outside position and edged out polesitter Ross Chastain for his sixth career victory. Chastain, denied his first career win, was followed by Ty Dillon, Johnny Sauter and Darrell Wallace Jr.

Public hearing in Atlantic Mon. morning on variance application

News

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The City of Atlantic’s Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing early Monday morning at City Hall, with regard to a variance request. Keith Leonard, of 1108 Roosevelt Drive has requested a variance to allow for the construction of a two-family dwelling on an 8,000-square foot lot that does not conform to the minimum lot size requirements in an “R-3” High Density Single Family District, as stated in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The site of the lot is at 801 Hickory Street.

The public hearing is slated to begin shortly after the board convenes at 7:30-a.m., Monday.

Atlantic School Board to act on several matters Mon. evening

News

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday evening at the High School, during a regularly scheduled session. During their 7:30-p.m. meeting in the High School Media Center, the Board will hear a special presentation from Ginger Bechtold, and architect Jerry Purdy will update the Board on the Middle School Renovation project.

Among the many action items on their agenda is approval of: the School Resource Officers’ (SRO) program agreement for 2013-2014; A sharing agreement with the Harlan Community School District for a Curriculum Director; an full-time At-Risk Advocate for the EOC/Level 3 Behavior/Preschool program; and lighting and electric bids for the AHS Auditorium lighting project.

The Board will also discuss Capital Projects and Board Training.

VERAL D. SORENSEN, 78, of Exira (Svcs. 9/10/13)

Obituaries

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

VERAL D. SORENSEN, 78, of Exira, died Fri., Sept. 6th, at home. Funeral services for VERAL SORENSEN will be held 1-p.m. Tue., Sept. 10th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present at 6-pm Mon. (9/9).

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

VERAL SORENSEN is survived by:

His wife – Verlee Sorensen, of Exira.

His children – Dale Sorensen, of Bellevue, NE; Randy (Debbie) Sorensen, of Irwin; Laurie (Mike) Uehling, of Columbia, MO; Scott (Michelle) Sorensen, of Centralia, MO, and Kendall Logue, of Ft. Scott, KS.

His brother – Jack (Sally) Sorensen, of Dakota Dunes, IA.

12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, other relatives & friends.

ILAMAE AHRENDSEN, 85, of Audubon (Svcs. 9-10-13)

Obituaries

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ILAMAE AHRENDSEN, 85, of Audubon, died Sat., Sept. 7th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for ILAMAE AHRENDSEN will be held 11-am Tue., Sept. 10th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

A family visitation will be held at the church from 10-am until the time of service, on Tuesday.

Inurnment will be in the Manning Cemetery in Manning, at a later date.

ILAMAE AHRENDSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Edward Ahrendsen, of Audubon.

Her children – Kathy Garber, of Perry, & Bruce (Gloria) Ahrendsen, of Audubon.

Her sisters – Elaine Christensen, of Audubon, & Marjorie Knudsen, of Des Moines.

4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, her god-daughter, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

Public hearing in Audubon Monday night on the sale of property

News

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council will hold a public hearing Monday evening at City Hall, with regard to the sale of City-owned property. The hearing, which takes place during the Council’s regular meeting beginning at 7-p.m., pertains to lots located at 414 Pacific Avenue, the west side of South Golden Street, 202 Washington, and 210 West Broadway.

Following the hearing, the Council will act on approving a Resolution authorizing the sale of the aforementioned property. And, Mark Heller and Mike Wede will speak to the Audubon City Council, with regard to a matter pertaining to the car wash.

ALBERT STURM, 89, of Manning (Svcs. 9/12/13)

Obituaries

September 8th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ALBERT STURM, 89, of Manning, died Sat., Sept. 7th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial service for ALBERT STURM will be held 10-a.m. Thu., Sept. 12th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30-p.m. Wed., Sept. 11th, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary begins at 4-p.m., and a Prayer service is at 7-p.m.  Visitation will resume 9-a.m. Thursday, at the Sacred Heart Church (prior to the service).

Burial is in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

ALBERT STURM is survived by:

His wife – Ardith Sturm, of Manning.

His children – Kenneth (Claudia) Sturm, of Mesa, AZ; Robert (Barbara) Sturm, of Halbur; Karen (Carl) Sturm, of Manilla; Donna (Jeffrey) Alfers, of Manning; Randy (Denise) Sturm, of Ankeny; and Russell (Amy) Sturm, of Avoca.

17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, other relatives and many friends.