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8AM Newscast 04-15-2014

News, Podcasts

April 15th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Atlantic School Board approves early retirement & reduction in graduation credits

News

April 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School Board Monday night, accepted Early Retirement incentive requests from a dozen instructors and/or staff members. Superintendent Mike Amstein announced the names. They include: Joanne DeArment, Reading Support at Washington Elementary; 2nd grade teachers Sue Riggs and Sharon Ambrose; Kindergarten/1st grade teacher Laurie Fell; 1st grade teacher Deb Murphy; 3rd grade teacher Nancy White; 4th & 5th grade teacher Bruce Hansen; Bev Schelling, Level 2 & 3; High School Math teacher Kathy Bradfield; 3rd grade teacher Nancy Christensen; Jayne Tyler, 2nd/3rd grade Math support; and, Denise Sasse, 2nd/3rd grade Reading Support.

Amstein said as he looked at the names, he realized there was “A lot of experience going out of the District,” especially with most of the resignations coming from the Washington Elementary School. He said it will be difficult to replace them, but it’s a process the district has gone through before. Amstein said at one time they were beginning teachers, too. He congratulated the retiring teachers on “A job well done, and a nice career.” He said they have served their time and done a good job serving the district.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board approved the appointment of Olivia Newburg, Secretary to the Superintendent, as Board Treasurer. They also approved, by a vote of 3-to 2, a recommendation by High School Administrators, the reducing of graduation credits from 52 to 48, beginning with the current Junior class.

Board members Dennis Davis and Phil Hascall voted against the motion. Both said they were concerned with the “rigor” of the courses being offered, and the possibility the District was “Dumbing things down,” or “lowering the bar,” for future graduating classes. Board President Kristy Pellet said she felt the same way at first, but became convinced it would help level the field a little more for kids who are struggling but making an honest effort.

Amstein said the rigor of the classes are not impacted, because they still have to meet the requirements of the Iowa Core Curriculum.

Backyard and Beyond 04-15-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 15th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Jolene Smith with the Royal Neighbors of America about an Earth Day clean-up project at the Shildberg Recreation Area on April 22nd.

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Beef Cheese Casserole (4-15-14)

Mom's Tips

April 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 3 cups uncooked egg noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 1/2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 small onion, chopped (more or less)
  • 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper (more or less)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion (more or less)

Combine hamburger and onion in skillet and brown.  (1 season my hamburger with instant beef bouillon and Lawry’s seasoned salt) Drain off grease.  Add tomato sauce and simmer slowly.  While cooking, combine together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green pepper and green oniomn.  In a greased 9 x 13 inch pan, place cooked noodles; add cheese mixture, then meat mixture.  Grate cheddar cheese on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  For glass pan use 325 degree oven.

(Shar Fischer)

Heartbeat Today 04-15-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 15th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field talks about Gardening and getting in physical shape for the season.

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7AM Newscast 04-15-2014

News, Podcasts

April 15th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Comstock Hired to Lead Fillies

Sports

April 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

The Shenandoah Board of Education approved a head volleyball contract for Toni Comstock. Comstock has served the past two seasons as Shen’s 9th grade coach. Comstock is an elementary teacher for the district.

Comstock is a former Fillie athlete. As a Fillie, Toni Ratliff, was a key member of the Fillie volleyball, basketball and track teams. She also competed for the Bobcats of Peru State University. Coach Comstock fills the opening left with the untimely death of former head Coach Chad VanHouten.

This past season Jon Skillern served as an interim head coach. Skillern will continue serving the volleyball program as 9th grade coach. Also Shannon Gilbert was extended a contract to serve as the Assistant/JV volleyball coach.

In other coaching contracts, Matt Potratz was offered the Assistant Baseball Coaching assignment for this coming summer.

Monday Local Sports Results

Sports

April 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

Boys Soccer:

  • A-H-S-T-Walnut 5, Missouri Valley 0

Girls Tennis:

  • Red Oak 8, Kuemper Catholic 1

 

Christofferson Inks Deal With Phoenix Mercury

Sports

April 15th, 2014 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – It wasn’t long after the conclusion of the WNBA draft that a deal was struck for senior Hallie Christofferson to continue her basketball career. Christofferson will sign a free agent contract with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to continue playing basketball,” Christofferson said. “I am looking forward to what Phoenix has in store for me as I head to draft camp.”

Christofferson, a Hamlin, Iowa native, was a two-time Associated Press and WBCA Honorable Mention All-American and a two-time All-Big 12 first team selection. The forward led Iowa State in scoring for the second-consecutive season with 18.4 points. She scored in double figures in 29 of Iowa State’s 31 games, including 16 games with 20 or more points. She posted eight double-doubles and shot better than 50 percent from the field in 14 games.

“This is a great opportunity for Hallie,” head coach Bill Fennelly said. “Phoenix was excited to bring her to camp, and I am sure they will find out quickly how special Hallie is on and off the court!”

Christofferson recently wrapped up a standout career with the Cyclones after finishing her senior season sixth all-time in scoring (1,709) and eighth all-time in rebounds (762). Christofferson leaves Iowa State as one of the most decorated student-athletes in school history.

Nebraskan gets 25 years in Iowa child sex case

News

April 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) – A Nebraska man has been given 25 years in prison for sexually abusing girls ages 7 and 8 in western Iowa.  The Daily Nonpareil says 64-year-old John Schondelmeyer, of Bellevue, Neb., was sentenced on Monday. He’d been found guilty of two counts of sex abuse and two counts of lascivious acts with a child.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says Schondelmeyer was in the process of moving to Fayetteville, N.C., when he was arrested Oct. 17, 2013, at his Nebraska home.  Schondelmeyer will be transferred to Nebraska, where he faces more child sex charges.