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ORVAL SNYDER, 70, of Atlantic (no svcs planned)

Obituaries

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ORVAL SNYDER, 70, of Atlantic, died Thu., Oct. 13th, at the Cass County Hospice Center. No services are planned for ORVAL SNYDER. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

ORVAL SNYDER is survived by:

His wife – Brenda Snyder

His daughters – Rochelle (David) Tucker, of Franklin, TX; & Bridgett (Scott) Tyson, of Cypress, TX.

His son – Jeremy Snyder, of Brian, TX.

His step-sons – Mark LaJeuness, of Atlantic, & Robert LaJeuness, of Columbia, MD.

His step-daughter – Starr LaJeuness, of Elk Grove, CA

6 grandchildren.

Property valuations on the rise in Adams County

News

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Agricultural and Commercial property owners in Adams County are facing a large jump in property valuations. Officials in Adams County said Friday, Iowa’s Director of Revenue has ordered final adjustments be made to the 2011 property valuations for Agricultural land and structures, as well as Commercial property.

Agricultural land, outside and within incorporated cities, will see a 26.4% increase in valuations, based on productivity. Agricultural structures (excluding residential dwellings) on agricultural realty outside and within incorporated cities, will increase 22%, based on productivity.

Commercial realty in Adams County (excluding machinery and equipment), outside and within incorporated cities, will be increased 8%, based on market value. Officials say there will be no adjustments to residential property in Adams County, that includes residential dwellings on agricultural land, outside or within incorporated cities.

Property owners wishing to protest the increased valuations must file a form available from the Adams County Assessor’s Office. The completed form must be filed with the Board of Review anytime from October 15th through November 4th.

Trojan Preview 10-14-2011

Podcasts, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?

October 14th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Atlantic Head Football Coach Tim Duff as his team prepares to take on Carroll.

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CASS Inc. Receives Three Year CARF Accreditation

News

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic) — CARF International has announced that CASS Incorporated, in Atlantic, has been accredited for the maximum accreditation period of three years for its community services in supported living, enrichment and employment for persons with disabilities.  CASS Incorporated has been fully accredited with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1983. 

The accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to over one thousand CARF standards across all areas of operations.  An organization receiving a three year accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable. 

Founded in 1966, CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of persons served around the world. 

Backyard and Beyond 10-14-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 14th, 2011 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about Fall Leaves.

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Juveniles allegedly vandalize park shelter house & pose for pictures

News

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Three juveniles who allegedly vandalized a shelter house in the Bayard City Park last week reportedly posed for pictures following the incident. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department, the incident took place October 4th.

Officials say the three juveniles were observed playing on top of the shelter house. When a witness demanded the youth get down from the roof, they refused to comply, and then posed for pictures. The youth claimed they had a right to be on the roof, because it was a public park.

The juveniles allegedly ripped newly installed shingles off the shelter house roof. Charges are currently pending.

FSA Emergency Loans available

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Area farm operators who have sustained major forage/crop production, and/or physical losses due to the combined effects of severe storms, excessive rain, flash flooding or other weather events, may be eligible for an emergency loan from the Farm Service Agency. FSA State Director John Whitaker said Thursday, the loans will cover a period from April 1st, 2011 to present day. Applications for assistance should be completed at the Cass/Pottawattamie County FSA office in Atlantic. The final date for making an application is June 12th, 2012.

Whitaker says the FSA may make Emergency Loans to eligible family farmers, which will enable those persons to return to their normal operations, if they sustained qualifying losses resulting from natural disasters. Applicants must be unable to obtain credit from other, usual sources in order to qualify for FSA Farm Loan Program assistance.

For more information, contact your local FSA office.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th

Trading Post

October 14th, 2011 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Couch with a hide a bed. 85.00, call 712-579-5238.

TO GIVE AWAY: Free puppies to good home.  11 Free 6 week old puppies Australian/lab mixed.  Call 712-773-2181.

FOR SALE: 4 tickets to the Iowa – Northwestern football game 10/15 from season ticket holders. Section 4, row 12. $117 each. 712-579-2398

FOR SALE: Oak entertainment center $40. 243-4268

FOR SALE: a ceremic kiln, ceremic molds, paints, glazes, & ceremics.  Please call 712-254-0838 if interested.  Currently giving up a hobby and am selling all the supplies.

FOR SALE: Purebred Boxer Puppies, Born 08/23/2011 Dew Claws, tails docked, wormed, and 1st shots Available
starting 10/21/2011 Brindle and Fawn colored 4 males 3 females.  Price: $300.00.  Call Shelly Schlake at 712-249-6230.

Bachmann says Obama’s “weakness” sending wrong signal to dictators

News

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

(Denison) — Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann says the thwarted terror plot against Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States shows terrorists are bold enough to think they can strike again on American soil.

“We have a very dangerous time in the United States that we’re looking at and part of that problem, unfortunately, is that President Obama has sent signals of weakness across the world and those signals have not been lost on foreign dictators like the dictator that’s in Iran and so now they’re so bold that they think they can have assassination plots in the United States,” Bachmann says. “That has to end.” Bachmann, who is in the midst of her third term in congress, is a member of the House Intelligence Committee.

“I know how to be tough on the terrorists. That’s exactly what we’ve got to do,” Bachmann said in Denison. “…I’ll tell the terrorists across the world that, ‘Not in our country, you don’t.'” Bachmann made stops in Denison and Sioux City Thursday. She is campaigning this afternoon (Friday) in Sioux Center, Rock Rapids and Estherville.

(Radio Iowa)

2012 Garden Calendar Puts Spotlight on Public Gardens

Ag/Outdoor

October 14th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa — Many of Iowa’s beautiful public gardens are in the spotlight next year with the 2012 Garden Calendar, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The full-color, 12-month calendar highlights a different public garden each month with several photos and information about the garden. “We wanted to spotlight public gardens next year because we have so many wonderful gardens in Iowa,” said Cynthia Haynes, ISU Extension horticulture specialist. “Many of these gardens also have special plant collections, which can give homeowners planting ideas for their own landscapes.” Haynes said visiting these gardens also can help gardeners see what a plant will look like and how much space it will need, as well as inspire them with interesting planting combinations, as they plan their own gardens at home.

The public gardens featured include: The Brenton Arboretum, in Dallas Center; Reiman Gardens, in Ames; Des Moines Botanical Center and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden®, in Des Moines; Pella Historical Village, in Pella; Iowa Arboretum, in Madrid; Bickelhaupt Arboretum, in Clinton; Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, in Prairie City; Vander Veer Botanical Park, in Davenport; Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, in Waterloo; Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden, in Dubuque; and Noelridge Park, in Cedar Rapids.

The calendar also lists additional public gardens in Iowa. Each garden listed includes a photo, location and contact information. Each month has several gardening activities and chores listed, so homeowners can easily stay on task as they plan, prepare for, plant and take care of their own 2012 garden. “Some gardeners also use the calendar as a journal to keep notes from their garden,” Haynes said. “We hope the calendar helps inspire people to create beautiful landscapes and gardens of their own that are fulfilling and rewarding throughout the year.” Additional extension information and resources are listed in the calendar for gardeners interested in finding out more about various garden topics.

“Public Gardens of Iowa – 2012 Garden Calendar” (PM 0815) is available for $6 from the ISU Extension and Outreach online store at www.extension.iastate.edu/store or from local extension offices. This is the 34th edition of the ISU Extension and Outreach garden calendar.