Fontanelle couple injured in Nov. 22nd crash have died

November 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Fontanelle couple who were injured during a crash in Cass County last week, died just one-day apart from each other at a hospice facility in Johnston. That word came today (Wednesday) from the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle. 92-year old Virgil Martin and 89-year old Evelyn Martin were injured November 22nd in a collision with an SUV driven by 33-year old Cynthia Simon, of Anita. Virgil Martin died Nov. 28th. Evelyn died the next day, at Mercy Hospice, in Johnston.

The accident the couple was involved in happened at around 3:45-p.m., Nov. 22nd, about 3-miles southeast of Anita on Glendale Road. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department said a 2000 Buick LeSabre owned and driven by Virgil Martin, was eastbound on Glendale Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound 1999 Chevy S-10 Blazer driven by Simon, who had attempted a southbound turn in front of Martin’s vehicle into a farm driveway.

Both drivers were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, along with Evelyn Martin, who was a passenger in the Buick. She was flown later that same evening to a hospital in Des Moines.

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Mom, child fall from moving SUV in Council Bluffs

News

November 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Council Bluffs police say a mother and her 1-year-old child were taken to a hospital after they fell from a moving vehicle. 18-year-old Joanna Puentes and her baby were taken to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday night. Police say the SUV, driven by Alex Perez, of Omaha, was traveling on a city street when Puentes and the child fell out of the passenger side door. Perez allegedly told police that Puentes was attempting to put the child in a safety seat when her foot opened the door and they both fell from the vehicle. Perez was cited for several violations, including failure to secure a child.

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LOLA McLAREN, 95, of Cumberland (Svcs 12-6-11)

Obituaries

November 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

LOLA McLAREN, 95, of Cumberland, died Tue., Nov. 29th, at the Colonial Manor in Anita. Funeral services for LOLA McLAREN will be 11-a.m. Tue., Dec. 6th, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church in rural Massena. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home from 2-8pm Mon., Dec. 5th, with the family greeting friends from 6-8pm.

A private family burial will be held in the Massena Center Cemetery, prior to the services. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Cumberland/Pine Grove United Methodist Churches with emphasis on missions.

LOLA McLAREN is survived by:

Her children – Roma McLaren of Iowa Falls; James C. (Marla) McLaren of Massena; Jan (Cheri) McLaren of Missoula, MT; Roxy McLaren of Spencer; and Brian (Delilah) McLaren of Alamosa, CO.

10 grandchildren, her in-laws, other relatives & friends.

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VIRGIL 92, & EVELYN MARTIN, 89, of Fontanelle (Svcs 12-3-11)

Obituaries

November 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

VIRGIL MARTIN, 92, and EVELYN MARTIN , 89, of Fontanelle, died at Mercy Hospice, in Johnston on Nov. 28th and 29th, respectively. Funeral services for VIRGIL & EVELYN MARTIN will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Dec. 3rd, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the church from 2 until 8-pm Friday (12/2), with the family greeting friends from 5-8pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com. Memorials may be directed to the Virgil & Evelyn Martin memorial fund, to be established by the family.

Burial will be in the Fontanelle Cemetery.

VIRGIL & EVELYN MARTIN area survived by:

Their daughter – Patty Queck, of Fontanelle.

Two sons – Ron (Donna) Martin, & Reggie (Virgene) Martin, all of Bridgewater.

11 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 5 step great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

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Break-in at Elliott Elementary School

News

November 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

Montgomery County Sheriff’s officials are asking for information on a break-in at the Elliott Elementary School. The incident happened between November 23rd and November 29th. Those responsible pried open a window and made off with three laptop computers and six cameras from several room. The items are valued at 41-hundred-five dollars. Tips can be made anonymously to the Montgomery County Crimestoppers Hotline at 800-432-1001.

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Walnut/A-H-S-T to Begin Sharing Next Year

News, Sports

November 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

The Walnut School Board voted at their Tuesday night meeting to enter a sharing agreement with the A-H-S-T schools. Walnut students will attend classes at A-H-S-T for about three periods per day and share all athletics with A-H-S-T beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. Walnut Superintendent Jim Hammerich said they voted on shifting academics from Atlantic to A-H-S-T for three periods in the afternoon, just like they currently do in Atlantic. The board voted for a two-year contract with A-H-S-T. The Walnut school board also voted to continue sharing Junior High sports, unanimously sending all boys sports to A-H-S-T. The board also voted 3-2 to share all girls sports with A-H-S-T. The board’s vote ends the sharing agreements with Atlantic. Hammerich said it is a better fit for the Walnut kids, with all the logistics, transportation costs etc., and having Junior High already in Avoca all weighing in on the board’s decision. He said the Atlantic sharing experience the last five years was wonderful, but it will end this school year. Hammerich says the two school board’s will continue to discuss future whole-grade sharing between A-H-S-T and Walnut.

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Backyard and Beyond 11-30-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

November 30th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Karen Bissel about the Christmas walk coming up to benefit victim services at Family Crisis Support Network.

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APD Reports Theft, Minor Traffic Accident

News

November 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

Atlantic police say that no one was injured in a two car collision Tuesday afternoon. Shirley Chester of Atlantic was eastbound on 6th Street approaching Birch Street just before four o’clock. Her car was hit by another driven by Keisha Houston of Avoca, who failed to stop at the sign as she was southbound on Birch. Chester car ended up in a nearby yard. Houston was charged with failing to obey a stop sign. Damage to the two cars totalld 45-hundred dollars.

Also, Atlantic police arrested 31 year old Christopher Anstey of Atlantic on a charge of 5th degree theft for shoplifting.

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Atlantic/Audubon @ Griswold Wrestling Set

Sports

November 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

Double dual at Griswold, Thurs. Dec. 1st vs. Atlantic and Audubon is at 6 P.M.
Dual 1 – Atlantic vs. Audubon – 6:00 pm
Dual 2 – Griswold vs. Audubon
Dual 3 – Griswold vs. Atlantic

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