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Atlantic Little League receives $500 donation

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August 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Melanie Petty presents check to Little League President Dustin McLaren

The Atlantic Little League organization has received a $500 donation to support the youth’s activities. The monies were made possible through the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund, which also supports the Trevor Frederickson Baseball/Softball Clinic each spring held prior to their regular little league season.

Each participant receives a t-shirt with a motivational saying on the back. This year’s saying, “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game,” was a huge hit with the players.

Frederickson, the son of Darrin and Melanie Petty of Atlantic and Gary and Kari Frederickson of Council Bluffs, lost his life in a 2009 residential fire in Council Bluffs.

Melanie Petty with the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund, says the organization looks forward to a continued partnership with Atlantic Little League, in the years to come.

IRENE CROSIER, 79, Coon Rapids (svcs 8-4-11)

Obituaries

August 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

Irene Crosier, 79, of Coon Rapids,  died Sunday (July 31) at her home.  Funeral services for Irene Crosier will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Aug. 4th,  at the Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7pm Wed., Aug. 3rd.

Burial will be in the Highland Township Cemetery near Bayard.

IRENE CROSIER is survived by:

Her daughter – Diane Olesen, of Audubon

4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren

Car and pickup collide

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August 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported after a car and pickup truck collided Friday afternoon, in Atlantic. The Police Department says a car driven by Paula Goettsche, of Atlantic, rear-ended a pickup driven by Jerry McCrory, of Atlantic, at the intersection of 7th Street and Hospital Drive.

Officials say McCrory was stopped at the intersection headed eastbound. Goettsches’ vehicle was behind him, and proceeded to move forward while McCrory was still stopped. Her car hit a lowered tailgate on the pickup, causing about $2,300 damage altogether. Goettsche was cited by police for Failure to Maintain Control. The accident happened at around 12:45-p.m.

And, an Atlantic man was arrested Sunday on a Cass County warrant. 23-year old Casey Sampson, Jr, was taken into custody on a warrant for Willful Injury. He was booked into the Cass County and held pending a court appearance.

St. Albert Invited to Join Hawkeye 10 Conference

Sports

August 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

St. Albert High School in Council Bluffs has been invited by conference officials to join the Hawkeye Ten.  Harlan Activities Director Mitch Osborn, who also serves as president of the Hawkeye Ten Conference says they have been discussing the possibility since last winter trying to be proactive.  Osborn says St. Albert already competes with most of the Hawkeye 10 Schools with the exception of football.  The consensus is that scheduling and developing more rivilaries would be a benefit to the conference. If St. Albert decides to join the conference, their constitution would allow that to happen in 2013, possibly a year earlier under certain conditions.  St. Albert school officials will vote on the proposal in September.

Children hurt when SUV enters ditch

News

August 1st, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Two children were hurt Friday afternoon, when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into an embankment near Red Oak. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the accident happened at around 3:45-p.m. on Highway 34, at the intersection with L Avenue.

Officials say 75-year old Keith Wayne Rhone, of Rockwall, TX, was driving a 2001 Chevy Suburban eastbound on Highway 34, when he fell asleep at the wheel. The SUV and a travel trailer it was pulling, crossed the westbound lane of traffic and entered the north ditch. The vehicle traveled about 400-feet before hitting an embankment and coming to rest.

Two, unidentified children in the SUV suffered minor injuries, and were transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The suburban was a total loss, while the travel trailer sustained about $500 damage.

2011 Rolling Hills All-Conference Baseball Selections

Sports

August 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

1st Team:

Pitchers

  • Derek Frahm- Sr.- Walnut
  • Colton Barton-Jr.- ICA/ACA

Catcher

  • Taylor Wheatley- Sr.- A-C

Infielders

  • Zack Rohrbeck- Sr.- GR
  • Wes Onken- Sr.- EG
  • Lucas Blum- Jr.- Walnut
  • Tony Santisteban- Sr.- Exira/EHK

Outfielders

  • Tyler Cooklin- Sr.- EG
  • Ryan Rasmussen- Sr.- Exira/EHK
  • Taylor Nelson- Sr.- Exira/EHK

Utility

  • Wade Hoyle- Sr.- GR

2nd Team:

Pitchers

  • Nick Ray- Sr.- OM
  • Eric Smith- Jr.- ICA/ACA

Catcher

  • Spencer Smith- Jr.- Exira/EHK

Infielders

  • Nic Schroeder- Sr.- ICA/ACA
  • Ty Johnk- Jr.- Walnut
  • Sawyer Ocheltree- Jr.- AC
  • Tevor McKee-So.- CAM

Outfielders

  • Jordan Wheatley- So.- AC
  • Aaron Lyons- Sr.- EG
  • Taylor Hackett- Sr.- GR

Utility

  • Trevor Collins- Jr.- ICA/ACA

Honorable Mention:

  • Eric McKee- Sr.- CAM
  • Michael Holste- Fr.- CAM
  • Reed Ostrander- So.- EG
  • Josh Johnson- Jr.- GR
  • Adam Pool- Sr- OM
  • Jonathan Breda- Jr.- OM
  • Aaron Brown- Jr. –OM
  • Cody Olson- Sr.- Walnut
  • Austen Stevens- Jr.- Walnut
  • Austin Grimm- Jr.- ICA/ACA
  • Dayton Rasmussen- Jr.- Exira/EHK

MONDAY, AUGUST 1st

Trading Post

August 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: a treadmill,weight bench,and a powerwasher $50 each.   300 pieces of girl clothing sizes premie to 14-16 including shoes $65 712-254-0643.

YARD SALE: today, Monday Aug.1, from 4:00 – 7:00 at   1500 Linn St., Atlantic.

FOR SALE: 8 HP Briggs and Stratton Vertical Shaft Engine with new rings and runs fine- $100.   20″ Master Cut 3.5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine push mower, runs fine- $75.  20″ Coast 2 Coast 3.5 HP Brigs and Stratton engine push mower, runs fine- $60.  Call 712-268-2656.

FOR SALE: Tomatoes, very cheap. 1/2 mile East, 1 mile North from Walmart — SOLD OUT —

FOR SALE: Dorm fridge, paid $300 for it, 44″ high, lots of space, want atleast $100, will talk price. Black & silver. 712-243-3232

WANTED: a used working window a/c. 712-243-2480

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LUCY L. GUTTAU, 82, Council Bluffs (svcs 8-3-11)

Obituaries

August 1st, 2011 by Jim Field

Lucy L. Guttau, 82, of Council Bluffs died Sunday Morning (July 31) at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs.  Funeral services for Lucy L Guttau will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Aug. 3rd,  at  the Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold.

An open visitation will be held at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6-7pm Tuesday (Aug. 2nd).

Burial will be in the Waveland Township Cemetery northwest of Elliott.

Lucy L. Guttau is survived by:

Sons: Darryl Guttau of Carson,  IA; Scott Guttau of Council Bluffs, IA

Daughter: Marsha Guttau of Oakland, IA

Brothers: Paul (Cleo) Steffen, Griswold, IA; Wayne “Slim” (Jeanne) Steffen, Greenfield; Marvin “Sam” Steffen, Corning;

Sisters: Mary (Bill) Davis, Glenwood, IA; Jane (Basil) Reppas, Cedar Falls, IA; Janet (Paul) Martinez, Arvada, CO

2 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild

Several nieces and nephews

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The 2011 Cass County Fair Royalty.

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