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Atlantic Parks and Rec Board approves increases in Summer Rec Program fees

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February 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The price you pay for your kids to participate in some of the Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Summer Recreation Programs will be going up, and be prepared for some changes in how some of the programs operate. Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring said at Monday night’s Board meeting, one of the changes affects the Playground Program. He says instead of two sites, there will be just one site: Washington Elementary School. The hours will be from 9:30-until 11:30-a.m., instead of from 1-3pm. Herring says the idea is to incorporate the YMCA lunch program into the Playground Program.

Herring says each day’s activities will be published as the time frame grows closer, but they will involve crafts and exercise. Each session would conclude with lunch at the YMCA. The students will be escorted from the Washington School to the YMCA, where their parents can pick them up after lunch. Herring recommended, and the Park and Rec Board Monday approved, charging parents a fee to enroll their kids in the Playground Program. He says the fee would amount to $1 per day of the 20-session program, which runs from May 29th to June 29th, or $20 altogether. The Board and Herring agreed that no student will be turned down for the program because of an inability to pay. Service clubs may be asked to help defray the costs.

Roger Herring says also, the swimming program would be held once a week, on Tuesday’s, at the Sunnyside swimming pool. No lunch will be served.    The Swim Team, which is held May 29th through July 15th, will practice daily at noon at the Sunnyside Pool, with practice during inclement weather, inside, at the Nishna Valley YMCA. Participants purchase their own team swimsuits, t-shirts and goggles. The price for the t-shirts, according to Herring, will be going up just a bit. He recommended, and the board approved, an increase of $5 in the fee to participate on the swim team, which will now cost $25.

Board Chair Stuart Dusenberry pointed out that’s still much lower than it was years ago, when the Parks Department was still paying to bus students to the various swim meets. Since the policy was changed, parents have been handling that responsibility. The increase in fee also helps to cover the cost of paying a Swim Team Coach, Assistant Coach and Manager, which had previously been a volunteer position. Herring said there were 60 participants in the program last year. He says if there are a similar number this year, it will be a “break even” proposition for the Parks and Rec Department cost-wise.

The adult softball fee is also expected to be “restructured,” but the details have not yet been worked out.

Western IA man wanted for probation revocation holds authorities at bay for 4-hours

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February 21st, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A man wanted in Shelby County for revocation of his probation, held authorities in Pottawattamie County at bay for more than 4-hours, Friday. Sgt. Dwayne Riche, with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, told KJAN News 34-year old Aaron David Hockin, of rural Avoca, barricaded himself in a home at 30575 Highway 59,about four-miles north of Avoca, at around 5-p.m., Friday, after deputies attempted to serve the warrant. Riche said the deputies backed up and maintained a perimeter, while issuing a call to the Pott County Emergency Response Team (ERT). The team and a command vehicle arrived on the scene, along with a Council Bluffs Police Department Crisis Negotiator. The father of Aaron Hockin arrived on the scene as well.

Sgt. Riche says during the next couple of hours, auxiliary lighting was set-up to illuminate the residence and any potential routes of escape Hockin might have. In addition, the propane and electricity service to the home was shut-off.  A pole camera was deployed by four-members of ERT and Council Bluffs Police. As they were advancing toward the residence, the negotiator advised he’d made contact with Hockin, and was attempting to get him to surrender. The negotiator was able to convince Hockin to leave the home, and a within a few minutes, he surrendered without incident in an attached garage, and was taken into custody. The scene was secured by about 9:30-p.m.

Hockin, who never displayed a weapon during the incident, was transported to the Shelby County Jail, where he was being held on $50,000 bond.

8AM Sportscast 02-21-2012

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February 21st, 2012 by admin

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2012/2013 High School Football Schedules Announced

Sports

February 21st, 2012 by Jim Field

The Iowa High School Athletic Association today announced the football schedules for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.  The Atlantic schedules are:

Atlantic 2012 Schedule:
08/24 Clarinda
08/31 @Carroll
09/07 Creston
09/14 @Lewis Central
09/21 @Denison-Schleswig
09/28 ADM, Adel
10/05 @Perry
10/12 Harlan
10/19 Glenwood

Atlantic 2013 Schedule:
08/30 @Clarinda
09/06 Carroll
09/13 @Creston
09/20 Lewis Central
09/27 Denison-Schleswig
10/04 @ADM, Adel
10/11 Perry
10/18 @Harlan
10/25 @Glenwood

Click on the following links to see other schedules:

8AM Newscast 02-21-2012

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February 21st, 2012 by admin

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st

Trading Post

February 21st, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engine 18 hp mod # 350447.  It sells for $1200 dollars new. We want  $450 used. Also inversion table brand Marcy classic 75 dollars. 712-249-6930.

WANTED: Good homes for kittens, 4 months old, males, use litter box perfectly, 712/549-2410, leave message if we’re not here.

FOR SALE**SOLD** 2 CELL PHONES, BOTH ARE US CELLULAR LG FLIP PHONES, WITH CAMERA’S, HAVE CHARGERS AND BOOK WITH EACH . 1 BLUE & 1 SILVER CLEAN & GOOD COND. 20.00 EA.   CASH     712.254.0217

WANTED: Car port in good condition that is reasonably priced.  243-5153, leave as message.

Heartbeat Today 02-21-2012

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February 21st, 2012 by admin

Jim Field speaks about the First Lego League competition that takes place annually in Ames at Iowa State University.

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7AM Newscast 02-21-2012

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February 21st, 2012 by admin

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Tuesday Boys/Girls Post-Season Basketball Schedule

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February 21st, 2012 by Jim Field

BOYS CLASS 1-A DISTRICT SEMI-FINALS:

  • Boyer Valley vs. Logan-Magnolia @ Dunlap
  • CAM vs. Corning @ Anita
  • East Greene vs. Ankeny Christian Academy @ Rippey
  • St. Albert vs. East Mills @ East Mills
  • Exira/EH-K vs. Adair-Casey @ Elk Horn (on KJAN & KJAN.com)
  • Guthrie Center vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard @ Guthrie Center
  • Nodaway Valley vs. Mount Ayr @ Greenfield
  • Treynor vs. Fremont-Mills @ Treynor
  • West Monona vs. Ar-We-Va @ Onawa

BOYS CLASS 2-A DISTRICT FINALS:

  • Des Moines Christian vs. Panorama @ Adel
  • Kuemper Catholic vs. East Sac County @ Denison
  • Clarinda vs. Underwood @ Red Oak

GIRLS CLASS 3-A REGIONAL FINALS

  • Winterset vs. Glenwood @ Atlantic
  • Denison vs. Bishop Heelan Catholic @ Sioux City East

GIRLS CLASS 4-A REGIONAL FINALS

  • Lewis Central vs. Ankeny @ WDM Valley

Apple Crunch (2-21-12)

Mom's Tips

February 21st, 2012 by Jim Field

  • 8 large or more apples, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Topping:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 crushed graham crackers

Placed sliced apples in buttered 9 x 13 inch glass dish.  Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over apples.  Mix topping ingredients by cutting it together like pie dough; will be crumbly.  Spread over sliced apples.  Bake at 325 degrees for one hour or until done.  Serve with ice cream.