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Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Seivert says the Fire Danger index in the County will remain in the “Moderate” category through at least this Thursday, Oct. 10th. With winds expected to increase this week to around 30 miles per hour, Seivert says open burning should be avoided, especially on Tuesday.
Efforts to bring a concert featuring renowned singer Simon Estes to Atlantic, have resulted in a donation from an area realtor to make his presence possible. Melissa Ihnen, owner of Meyer and Gross Real Estate, in Atlantic, recently presented a check for $500 to Cass County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Foundation Director, Dawn Marnin. Meyer and Gross is a “Silver” partner in the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.Simon Estes’ “Roots to Wings” concert is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 27th. Ihnen says she believes in giving back to the communities that support her, and one way to do that, is by being a partner in bringing Simon Estes, to Cass County.Estes will not only perform for the public, but will also share his inspirational message with Cass County High School Students the following day.
Meyer and Gross Real Estate is one of several locations with tickets available for the Simon Estes Concert. Stop in today at 621 Poplar Street to purchase yours! Tickets are $20 each and the concert will be held at the Atlantic High School Auditorium. For more information, contact Marnin at 712-243-7409.
Extension education officials and more than 6-million young people from across the country are celebrating National 4-H week, which runs October 6th through the 12th. Beth Irlbeck, Cass County Extension Youth Coordinator says the week will be marked with of a lot of different activities.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has dedicated each day to one of the four “H’s” of 4-H (Head, Heart, Health and Hands), with the final day celebrating the 4-H color, green. Irlbeck says area businesses are showing their support of the organization, through window displays created by several community clubs.
There are 15 4-H Clubs in Cass County, with more than 300 members and 30 volunteers. Cass County Extension will be hosting a coloring contest for all kindergarten through third grade youth. You can visit the extension’s website, download the coloring sheet and return it to the Extension Office. On Saturday, Oct. 12th, during Atlantic’s HarvestFest, there will be additional activities for youth, and opportunities to learn more about 4-H. Extension personnel will be available during the event, from 10-a.m. until 4-p.m. She says there’s also a petting zoo in the parking lot of the Orschelen’s Store on 7th Street in Atlantic this Saturday.
Irlbeck says one area 4-H has been focusing on recently, pertains to STEM. She says for the upcoming year, they plan on offering many great opportunities for youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – STEM. They’re also activities designed to expand on communication, citizenship, healthy lifestyles, leadership, and other important skills.
To find out more about the 4-H program in Cass County, contact the Cass County Extension and Outreach Office at 712-243-1132.
KEVIN “BUTCH” WILLIAM SCHWIESO, 54, of Harlan died Thursday, Oct. 3rd at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. There will be no funeral service for KEVIN “BUTCH” WILLIAM SCHWIESO, but a visitation will be held on Saturday from 9-a.m until 9-pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday.
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A private burial will be held.
KEVIN “BUTCH” WILLIAM SCHWIESO is survived by:
Sons: Jesse, Jason, and Cody Schwieso of Belle Vista, AR.
Brothers: Keith (Patricia) Schwieso of Defiance. Richard (Lana) Schwieso of Irwin.
Sisters: Dianna (Doug) Redinbaugh of Hancock. Susan (Gary) Greer of Harlan. Anna (David) Schwarte of Irwin.
KATHLEEN M. McDANIEL, 59, of Harlan died Saturday, October 5th at Alegent Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. A memorial service for KATHLEEN M. McDANIEL will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 pm at Abundant Life Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
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Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the church.
Burial in the Harlan Cemetery.
KATHLEEN M. McDANIEL is survived by:
Mother: Delores Marie Wilkinson of Harlan
Daughter: Tammie McDaniel of Harlan
Sons: Mark (Jennifer) McDaniel of Oakland; William (Catrina) McDaniel of Harlan
Brother: Rick (Lynda) Wilkinson of Omaha
9 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
After being closed only nine days, Iowa 92 near Massena is open to traffic with a brand new bridge. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office in Atlantic reports that the unique project went very well from the Iowa DOT’s perspective, but they want to know what you think.
Road users in the area are encouraged to complete the customer satisfaction survey on the project website http://www.iowadot.gov/MassenaBridge/index.html
FOR SALE: Set of four Goodyear assurance p205/70r15 car tires. Near new, very low miles. $250. Call 712-304-4557.
FREE: Have 2 working microwaves. If you want 1 or both call and leave a message of what day you will pick them up and I will put them outside for pickup. 243-4350.
WANTED: Jelly jars. Call: 712-254-0217.
WANTED: Someone to hem up some clothes. Please call 243-3663.
FOR SALE: 7- 2ft.x4ft. fluorescent 3 bulb light fixtures. Call 712-249-2905.
FOR SALE: Framing nails 3 1/4″ 33 degree, 3″x.120, 2 3/8″ x.113. Roofing nails 1 1/4″ x .120, 1 1/4″ coil roofing nails. 1 1/4″ ring shank dry wall nails. Phone: 712-249-2905.
FOR SALE: 4 tickets to Nebraska-Iowa football game on Nov. 29. Buy all 4 for $ 56 each. 243-3636. SOLD!
WANTED: someone to scrape and/or power wash and prime the wood and stucco part of my house in Griswold. Call Christy at 712-789-1289.
FOR SALE: 4 Rims/Wheels from a 1971 Rally Sport Camaro. 3 with center caps and nearly perfectly intact. Asking $100 for all 4. Call 402-490-2168.
WANTED: HAM Radio Equipment. Call 402-490-2168.